Central .TeLford Parish Reflectingjesus Everywhere Charity Registration No 1140301 Annual Report & Financial Statements of the Parochial Church Council for the year ending 31 December 2023 Incorporating the District Churches of Holy Trinity, Dawley St. Leonard. Malinslee St. John. Lawley St. Mary, Ketley /1 DIOCESE OF J LICHFIELD THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND
Contents Section I: Trustees Report....... . . Administrative information Structure and Governance...................................................................... Aims and purposes ..........-................................................................. Objectives and Activities=................... Achievements and Performance. Attendance at Services.. .. Baptisms. weddings and funerals.. Report on buildings and churchyards:................................................................... Team Rectorfs Report..................-............ ....... ... .... Parish churchwardens, Report.... Deanerysynod................................. .. Ecumenical Relationships. Volunteers..........................................................................-....................................... SafeBuarding.................................................................................... Activities: Dawley CE School........................... Monday Bible Study Group- St John's............................................................. Lawley Smallies- St John's. Telford Christians Against Poverty.............................................................. Reports from District churchwardens........................ Holy Trinity, Dawley...... .10 .10 io io .10 .10 St John, Lawley........ St Leonard, Malinslee.. St Mary, Ketley.. Financial Review. li 12 .12 .13 Reserves Policy ............................... ... Section 2: Parish Mission Plan............................ ... ... ....... .13 .14 Section 3: Independent Examiner's Report & Financlal Statements....................-...-..................................... 15
Section I: Trustees Report Warden), Hannah Yapp (Holy Trinity), Margaret Cartwright (from 14" May 231 Administrative information The Central Telford Parish is part of the Diocese of Lichfield within the Church of England. The correspondence address is: The Vicarage, Church Road, Dawley, Telford, TF4 2A5. The Parochial Church Council of Central Telford is a Registered Charity No: 1140301. PCC Treasurer: Margaret Cartwright PCC Secretary: Margaret Southall Parish Safeguarding Officer: Helen Vellacott luntil May 20231.. Hannah Yapp Ifrom May 20231 District Church Officers, District Wardens: Ann Broadhurst15t Maryl, Barbara Crawforth (Holy Trinity), Lorraine Granger (St Leonardl, Doreen Dyson 1st Maryl, Jane Hill (St Leonardl, Eileen Robertson1St John), Glenis Watkins (Holy Trinity) District Treasurers: Dave Broome (St Leonardl (until April 20231, Roger Farnworth 1st Leonardl (from May 202311 Jean Heighway (Holy Trinity), Brian Richards (St Maryl, Bill Robertson 1st John) The churches of the Parish are.. Holy Trinity Church, Dawley.. Old Vicarage Road, Dawley, Telford, TF4 3NH st John'5 Church, Lawley= Dawley Road, Lawley, Telford, TF4 2PD St Leonard's Church, Malinslee.. Brunel Road, Telford, TF4 2DS St Mary's Church, Ketley: Shepherd's Lane, Red Lake. Ketley Telford TFI SEG The PCC also retain5 responsibility for the churchyards of St James, Church, Stirchley (church building now in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust) and St Luke's, Doseley Ichurch building now in private ownership), and St John's Church Hall. 2. Structure and Governance The Parochial Church Council IPCC is the governing body for the Parish. The method of appointment of PCC members 15 set out in the Church Representation Rules and the Parish Scheme. The PCC also retains responsibility for the churchyards of 5t James, Church, Stirchley (church building now in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust) and St Luke's, Doseley Ichurch building now in private ownership), and St John's Church Hall. Members of the PCC in 2023, and other officers of the Parish: PCC members who have served from l January 2023 until the date this report was approved were.. Ex Officio Members Incumbent.. Revd Prebendary Joanna Farnworth Ichairl Team Vicar- Revd Scott Edwards (From 29, March231 Reader= Margaret Cartwright (until April 231 Reader: Chris Prescott (From 29, March 231 Churchwardens-. Doreen Dyson and Mary Richard5 (also Deanery Synod repl The PCC met six times during 2023. There are four District Church Councils IDCCsl, one for each District centred on the churches of the Parish. All the DCCS met regularly during 2023. There were 137 names on the electoral roll at the time of the 2023 Annual Meeting Deanery Synod Reps: Chris Hicks, Jean Heighway, Mary Richards (also Churchwardenl, David Broome (until Oct 231 3. Aims and purposes The PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the Team Rector, to promote the whole mission of the Church-pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical- throughout the parish. It is the duty of the Team Rector and the PCC to consult together on matters of general tontern and importance to the parish. Some powers and functions are delegated to each District Church Council, as set out in the Parish Scheme. Elerted Members Margaret Southall, Ann Broadhurst (St Mary, District Warden), Barbara Crawforth (Holy Trinity, District Warden), Lorraine Granger (St Leonard, District th Warden) Ifrom 14 May 231, Jane Hill (St Leonard. District Warden), Eileen Robertson 1st John, District
- Objectives and Activities.. When planning our activities for the year, we have considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the supplementary guidance on charwties for the advancement of religion. We try to enable people to live out their faith as part St Leonard's boiler was condemned in the autumn of our parish community by providing facilitie5 for and for a period there was no heating in church. public worship, pastoral care and spiritual, moral and Thanks to a generous grant from Lichfield Diocese, a intellectual development, both for its members and temporary boiler was installed which will provide for anyone who wishes to benefit from what the heat over the winter until April 2024. Options for a Church offers,. and by promoting Christian values, and new heating system are being considered and advice service by members of the Church in and to their from the Diocesan Heating Adviser is being sought. communities, to the benefit of individuals and society as a whole. To facilitate this work it is important that we maintain the fabric of our church buildings, St John's church hall and our churchyards. various items of work to the buildings that will need addressing in 2024. Telford and Wrekin repaired the retaining wall around Holy Triniws churchyard which had developed a large bulge. Holy Trinity church also had issues with its heating system when the controller panel stopped communicating with the boiler. This led to a period when the church was being heated continuously with at a high temperature, possibly causing damage to the organ. Once as the problem was identified, the heating was manually controlled, only being turned on when needed for service/events or when low overnight temperatures were forecast. The work to resolve this will take place in 2024.
- Achievements and Performance Attendance at Seivices.. Total TOTAL HT attendance Average Sunday Messy Church Easter Eve/Day Christmas Eve/Da Carol Services Stj StL Stm 89 32 21 24 12 The most significant work at St John's was the upgrading of the lighting in the church hall. 29 29 St Mary's have had issues with a leaking roof, which we hope will be addressed once the QI report is received. One of the four heaters has needed repair and funding for this is being sought. 160 51 23 64 22 388 157 155 21 55 398 89 185 66 58 Team Rector's Report Jesus said '"1 am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will . never wa5k In darkness biit will have the li9ht ol John 8. Telford. 2023 Baptisms, weddings and funerals.. TOTAL Baptisms 42 Weddings li Funerals. 62 40 14 Interments 27 io 15 'Includes funerals at crematorium for people living in the district HT 18 Stj StL Stm **lncludes interments at St Luke, Doseley and St James, Stirchley Looking back at 2023, 1 am grateful to God for his faithfulness to us in Central Telford Parish. Our parish verse for 2023 was 'Jesus said "l am the light of the world. Whoever fo15ows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life" from John 8.12. In a world that seems increasing chaotic and uncertain, our prayer has been that our churches, and u5 as individuals, will have confidence that the Report on buildings and churchyards.. In November, each church had its Quinquennial Inspection by Geraint Roberts. The reports are awaited and so we anticipate that there will be
light of Christ will guide us through these time5. At While we have said goodbye to some in our the heart of this is a sense of our own responsibility congregations, we have also welcomed new people to 'shine as lights, in the world enabling others to into our church families. We have been able to pay encounter the love of God. At times, our churches our Common Fund in full and have been working can seem fragile when we look at our financial hard to exercise good stewardship with our finances situation and the numbers attending our seNices. whch is starting to move us on to a more secure However, I think that we have seen many glimmers of footing. A lot of work has been done over the year to light in 2023 to give us confidence that God is at work make sure that our churches are safe places, in tern15 among us, revealing the kind of churches that we are of safeguarding, looking after the buildings and called to be at this time and in this place. churchyards, and working towards having all the necessary policies and procedures in place. We had our Mission Plan as our guide but throughout the year it seemed that God was calling us to have a We had a '5eason of Generosity, in the autumn to time to 'be still and know that l am God,. I think that focus on how we can respond to the abundance of this has been a blessing for us= to have a time to draw God's love which is given to us so freely. As part of breath, to continue to rebuild post-covid, and thi5, everyone was asked to consider their financial particularly to make sure that we look after one generosity to the church, and also whether they another and don't get over busy. Thi5 was could offer their particularly skills. We had a good particularly important during the vacancy for a Team response, and l am particularly looking forward to us Vicar, and has also been a real help to me since being enabling those who offered their time and talents to asked to become Acting Archdeacon at very short do so in the coming year. notice in October 2023. I hope that as you read through the reports from our wardens and group leaders, that you will recognise the number of different opportunitie5 that are offered to help people to grow in faith and to worship, to share in the love of God through practical actions, to have fun and build friendships. My prayer is that in 2024 we continue to be aware of God blessing us by enabling us to be a parish where prayer and worship is at our heart, where we care for one another, where we see growth in our numbers and in our faith, where all have confidence to use their God-given talents, where all are welcome and where the good news of Jesus Christ and the love of God is encountered in all that we do. It was a joy to welcome Revd Scott Edwards as Team Vicar in March, and at the same time to welcome Chris Prescott as a Reader and l am grateful for all that thev bring to the parish. I know that the occasionally ministry of my husband Revd Roger Farnworth has been appreciated since he received Permission to officiate, along with some other visiting clergy, Readers and lay ministers. We are also blessed with lay worship leaders who lead some Sunday morning services, evensong at Holy Trinity and other occasional services. It was also a delight to have Joe Grogan on placement with us as part of his training for ordination. Margaret Cartwright decided to step back from active Reader ministry during the year, which was a sadness for us, but it is important to recognise that God calls us into different ministries at different seasons of our life and we pray that Margaret will discover God's new call in the fullness of time. Revd Prebendoryjo Fornworth Parish churchwardens, Report The first significant occasion to mention was the Installation of Revd Scott Edwards as Team Vicar on 29th March by Bishop Michael at St.John'5, Lawley. It was a joyful welcoming, although it did pour with rain as we Eathered for refreshments afterwards in the Church Hall. At the same time Christine Pre5COtt was Licensed as a Reader in Central Telford, another welcome addition to the Ministry Team. Prior to Scott and Judy's arrival the Diocese carried out work on the newly acquired house in Lawley, converting the garage into a Study. A team from the Parish made a final clean and prepared a welcome for them in their new home. l am grateful to all those who volunteer in so many different ways- some in very public roles and others who are quietly doing jobs in the background. It is a great blessing to our churches and our wider communities that so many are willing to serve God in many different ways. It is wonderful to be part of a parish where it's not experted that the Team Rector, or the Team Vicar, will do everything.
SO we were blessed with a full team to cover Holv Week and Easter services. Since then it has been great to see a regular pattern of worship developing across the Parish. All four thurches have been able to have regular services of Holy Communion, provided alternately by Jo and Scott, apart from when Jo 15 needed on Associate Archdeacon duties. However additional help is at hand as Revd Roger Farnworth received Permission to Officiate IPTOI in the Diocese. In June/July we were pleased to be able to offer a student placement to Joe Grogan, who is training for the Priesthood. Joe Erew up in Dawley so fitted into the Parish easily, was of great benefit and proved himself popular. V5 Jo and Scott have been re- building the relationships with the local Primary Schools and we hope to see further development in this in 2024. Experience Easter was offered at Holy Trinity. We were able to offer Christmas Experience at Holy Trinity at St Mary's. Manv thanks to those who volunteered their time to help lead the sessions. A major event in the Autumn was the dreaded Quinquennial Inspections. All four churches were due or overdue for an Inspection. There was much preparation for this regarding checking on the currer¢t State of our buildings and ensuring that relevant paperwork/records were up to date. Each church ha5 had building issues of one sort or another and there have been testing times for Church Wardens over heating, electrics, leaks etc as we expect you might read in the individual church reports. Geraint Roberts the Inspector visited all four churches over two days in November. It was fascinating to see a drone flying over the church to take photos of the roof. As at February 2024 we stlll await his Reports. We are praying that they will be kindl Sadly, Margaret Cartwright stepped down as Reader in the Parish. We thank Margaret for her years of faithful service in thi5 role and we are extremely grateful that she continues to hold the post of Parish Treasurer. We thank all the Lay Leaders who have stepped up to lead or help out in worship or other areas of Parish life. There has been an encouraging growth in pastoral care which will hopefully develop further. ri Pari5h-wide the year continued on a steady path. In April an Eco- Church session was held to make and decorate Swift boxes readv for eventual placing in the tower5 of the participating churches. This project ha5 yet to develop - maybe in 2024, 05 we will look at other ways of becoming Eco-church. There were the national celebrations for the Coronation of His Majesty Kin8 Charles 111 in May. A picnic was held in the grounds of Holy Trinity Dawley on 7th May followed by a Songs of Praise service. In September the annual Ride & Stride for Shropshire Historic Churches Trust took place. We were able to open all our churches to visitors, including St James, 5tirchley. Two of our members were sponsored and succeeded in walking around all the churches in the Parish on what was a very hot dayl As a Parish, we continue to support the Food Bank based at Dawley Christian Centre and a number of our parishioners volunteer there regularly. Scott became a representative for the local CAP (Christians ogainst Poverty). Once again our churches were able to make up Christmas Hampers for CAP to present to client families. The Church of England initiated a Generosity Week at the end of September. For the parish this was extended into a Season of Generosity running from Harvest through to November. It was felt that this would be a good time to ask people to look at their giving, whether increasing or decreasing, and giving of their time and talents. Packs were prepared and distributed for this purpose, with response requested in terms of financial donations and offers of taking on new or different roles. It was hoped that donations would help to cover the expected shortfall in the central Parish funds, which would have meant that we could not pay our Common Fund to the diocese in full. The fear was unfounded as the generous response did cover the shortfall and we paid in full thankyou God! So the year ended happily with a full round of Christmas events and service5. SEASON OF GENEROSITY Doreen Dy50n & Mary Richards (Parish Wurdens)
Deanery Synod each of the h¢Jbs or groups would be autonomous, some may be short lived with a particular individual focus. Telford Area Mission is in reality a hub, Engage Schools acts as a hub for those who work in Secondary schools and equips and supports them. Deanery Synod has continued to meet 314 times year Some possible hubs could be- hub for church via Zoom and meetings are usually well 'attended' in leaders, civic engagement hub to work with Telford this format. Area Dean, Rev Debbie Loughran is in and Wrekin Council, Social Action hub, Primary school hub Ithis may need more than one given the size of the Chair but each session has a guest speaker talking the area covered) and a prayer hub. These different about their role and work. This is then followed by short discussion in 'break-out' rooms. Many of the hubs or groups would then feedback to TCT at maybe themes included have reflected the Shaping for three meetings a year. The work is ongoing to try Mission process. Each meeting Starts with a short act and restructure in a way that is prayerful, relational, and missional. of worship and ends with any appropriate Deanery business or information. Reports are given of recent Diocesan Synod or General Synod meetings. 2023 saw the start of a new Triennium, with some members completing three years on Synod and new ones beginning. Telford Deanery . Shaping for Mi55ion FOLLOWING JESUS.. LOVItlG AENEWIMO ¢wuH¢H ¢kOwiNa YuuNaER In July members of Synod met face-to-face sociallyi for a Barbecue hosted at Holy Trinity, Wrockwardine Wood. pleant weather meant we were able to gather outdoors in fellowship with some tasty food. In October, we heard from John ITugl Wilson of the National Deaneries Network. John has spent 21 years as Deanery and Diocesan Lay-chair, and he has over 30 years of involvement with the National Deaneries Network. He explained the Origin of Synods and described the structure of Parish/DeanerylDiocesan/ General Synod and how things which are discussed or brought to synod can move up the structure and how motions can be brought to Diocesan Synod and could even move forward to General Synod. Last time Telford Deanery fomarded a question to Diocesan Synod was 20141 This was especially useful to the new Deanery Synod members. A question he posed was "what can I bring to Synod?_ Ability, Experience and Knowledge, and Passion and Representation. In January, John Procter from Engage Schools Network was the speaker. He facilitates and enables local churches to work with schools in this area. The Engage Schools network aims to set up 2 events in a school year with churches doing the follow up introducing stable provision5 for the young people. Engage look to open new possibilities in schools where there is little or no current access. In 2022123 one project was fit41ife with Dan Desmond working with the RE Teachers in Telford Park School and Hadley Learning Community- Also a Student RE Conference was planned for March 2023 with Lat 8laylock involving 12-15 students from each of the local schools. In May, Chris Densham from Telford Christians Together ITCTI was the guest. He began by describing the role of TCT, Churches Together in Shropshire, both feeding into the national network Churches Together in England. At one time there were different groups making up TCT eE Street Pastors, CAP, Engage Schools but things have changed since the p3ndemic and a new way forward is being sought. Chris said "We are on a journey and God is working in us and the diversity we encounter 15 to be celebrated. Ecumenical shouldn't mean we should all be the same. There is unity in diversity- we can work better for Jesu5 when we come together. Each church is unique, it is not about doing everything together, but we can and should encourage what each other is doing., Currently as TCT regroups, they are looking at how they can create opportunities, mi55ional hubs, place5 of encouragement, places which can equip groups- National Deaneries Network https'.//www.nationaldeaneries.net/ has lots of resource5 available and like the PCC essential guide there are many briefings on there which may be of use to members of synod but especialty for new members. Ecumenical Relationships We value our relationships with other denominations in Telford, particularly with Dawley Baptist Church and our Methodist friends at Dawley Christian Centre. Regular meetings have been taking place with the ministers over 2023, although sadly Revd Nik from DCC has not been well during some of this period. The Dawley Foodbank continues to be a very successful and much needed ecumenital endeavour. We are delivering Experience Christmas and Easter ecumenically to schools, and hope to build on this in 2024.
Volunteers We would like to thank all the volunteers who work so hard in many different ways across the parish to provide ministry, enable worship to take place smoothly serve a5 church officers or as DCCIPCC members, leadlhelp at the many different activities, care for our buildings and churchyards, providing food and drinks, etc. Thanks also go to those who faithfully serve in unnoticed ways, and who pray for the life of the church. attended by a regular few who enjoy some lively and often amusing conversation. It 15 also a time when those who need it may have more in-depth conversations. It has progressed to activities being provided for those who enjoy this and has a lot of potential for development. All are welcome on the appropriate Saturdays between 10.00am-12.00. Refreshments are free Sxercise C105s- St Leonord's This class has continued and bravely kept going during the period when there wa5 no heatingl Well donel There are twenty-two people on their register wlth an average attendance of twelve. There have been no issues reported. Safeguarding There have been no safeguarding incidents reported in the parish in 2023. When Hannah Yapp was appointed as our new Parish Safeguarding Co- ordinator, a safeguarding audit of each church was Pensioners, Lunches and Party carried out to ensure that that our practice is as it Due to unforeseen circumstances the annual should be. As a PCC, it was agreed that all new pensioners party was unable to go ahead this volunteers in the parish working with children/young year 'and similarly the monthly lunches have people and vulnerable adults must go through the been unable to carry on. safer recruitment process before they start their role and this is not happening. We are ensuring that all of our Trustees and volunteers have a current DBS Iwhen 3ppropriatel and keep their Safeguarding Training up to date. The PCC believe they have fulfilled their 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). Baby Babble- St Leonard's This group is run by Great Dawley Town Council on the last Tuesday of each month from approximately 13.00-15.00. This has become very popular with local familie5 and it is good to welcome people into our church. While the church building was without heating though this group did not meet. Activities.. Iwondoy Food bonk drop in - St Leonord s This group a150 continues and does serve the need of the twelve plus people attending each week. Those attending are appreciative of the chance of being somewhere warm and being provided with a warm drink. It is also appreciated as somewhere they are able to go to for a chat knowing they will be listened too. Huge thanks must be given to all those who help with this group.. Becky, Jackie, Jane and Mike. A special thanks to Graham for his unwavering commitment to collecting the food from the supermarkets and delivering it to St. Leonard's each Sunday. Due to unforeseen circumstances this group is in great need of more volunteer helpers. rriniLy Tots- Holy Trinity Despite children leaving to go to nursery or school, we still have a good number who attend either or both days. We now have the younger siblings of those who have left as well several new babies where the parents are taking time to make friends. We average from 15ish to 26 at each meeting. We are getting good reports back about what we offer for the children and even better reports about our now legendary bacon sandwiches. The parents/ grandparent5 and carers all get on well. They are friendly and helpful. We are Still financed by donations and are in profit. We use this money for foods, crafts, a5S0rted presents during the year and WEI..C MF- Coffee L7nd Compon/i - St Leonurd'5 A new venture which started in 2023 and takes place the first Saturday morning of each month. This is spearheaded by Rev. Scott and Chris. It is still in its infancy and started off with people attending and enjoying coffee and companyl It has been well
sometimes to replenish any church stocks that we use. A big thanks to the Trinity Tots Team and all those who still come and help whenever needed and do whatever they do to make it work. families get, ones we know and new ones where it is their first time is a huge part of why they come back because they feel safe, welcome and accepted. Thank vou to everyone who braves leading a craft activity whether that invofves paint, glitter, glue, colouring in, making things or is food related. Thank you to everyone who helps in the kitchen and always manages to feed everyone no matter the dietary requirements and supply a constant stream of tea and coffee to the parents, grandparents, foster parents and helpers. Thursdoy Coffee ond Chot-14oly Trinity This club was started after some of the reEular parents wanted to keep meeting after their children had moved on to school. We met in the school holidays at the Christian Centre and then moved to Holy Trinity when schools were back in session. We meet at 11-30 after Tots. Over the weeks, those who were interested to start with stopped coming and we are lucky if we get on or two who aren't linked to church. Mainly it's the Thursday helpers who are still cleaning up after Tots. We have spoken, advertised and let people know, but it's not improving. Hunnt7h Yopp others, Union - Holy Trinity We have had another interesting programme thanks to our Events Organiser. At the AGM the same people were returned as officers.. Glenis, Jean, Helen and Barbara. The following are some of the activities and events we enjoyed.. The Revd Lynne Morris had us laughing out loud as she recounted some funny incidents in her ministry. Revd lan Oliver told us Some more details and showed photos of his visit to the Holy Land. It was very interesting, but some areas do look bleak, wild and lonely. It was all of course before the present trouble in Gaza was happening. We had a lady to tell us about looking after our feet. She had brought some horror photos of things that can go wrong with our feet. Some of the group were horrified but the more ghoulish of us enjoyed them. We were also given a little goody bag. In March and April we had someone from the Fire service to talk about Fire Safetyi and someone to advise us about keeping safe from scams. Both very useful. Revd Jo gave a talk about some memories of her childhood and her path to ministry. It was really interesting- another vicar who gave up a job in industry and stience to be ordained. By the way if Jo is with you around 4ish, she will really need a cup of tea and a bisCUltI Our visit was to a Garden Centre, Oak Gates, in June. There were lovely gardens to walk round, a delicioLSS, beautifully presented lunch and reasonably priced plants to buy. Messy Church- Holy Trinity We meet up 11 times in 2023 taking August off for the summer holidays. We tried to support the families that came to Messy Church this year by focusing on themes about God's love. constancy, strength and the strength we have when we work together and support each other given how difficult this year has been for everyone and the scary events happening around the world. We celebrated Motherfs Day and Fatherfs Day as well as Harvest and Christmas. This year Easter was a little different as we held an All-age Good Friday Service using the Experiencing Easter Stations which some of the families came to and found moving. The Crib Service was really er)joyed by the Messy Church families that came and some of the children even dressed up as characters from the Nativity. We have sadly seen some families move on as the children have gotten older and got weekend jobs, but we have had the joy of welcoming families who started at Trinty Tot5 and wanted to do more in the Church. It has been a joy seeing all the families that come to Messy Church getting involved with all the crafts (especially the messy ones), singing along to the songs, sometimes getting involved in the story telling and saying the Lord's prayer together. I would like to thank everyone who is involved with helping at Messy Church the welcome that all the In the New Year we are going to discuss our branch's future. Some are thinking that it might be time to move on. We are grateful to the Dawley women who kept things going for so long. We will try not to let £4
them down and remember our responsibility to them. Williams when she is available. We have children with parents, childminders and foster carers and our regular average each week is 33. At Easter and Christmas Cathy reminds the group of the significance of those Christian event5. This year we have put out a prayer box for anyone who would like U5 to pray for them. We have had 2 special comments for us this year, which encourages us to carry on. "To all at Lawley Smallies, thank you for another great year of coffee, chatter, toys and songsl Some weeks you really are a lifeline." and 'Yhank you for all the years of fun, support and friendship. You make a huge difference in so many lives. You're all wonderful" 8arbaru Cruwforth Bell Ringer5- Holy Trinity Holy Trinity bells all appear to be in working order. With the help of ringers from nearby towers, we have generally managed to ring the bells before service on Sundays. We practice on Monday evening5 between 7 and 8 pm, and we currently have 4 new learners, which is an improvement over this time last year. New potential ringers are always welcome and l am happy to show anyone around the ringing chamber where we ring. l am hoping to arrange an open afternoon to try and attract new ringers, hopefully to coincide with the Spring or Summer fayres. Simon Rice, Tower coptoin Eileen Robert50n Telford Christians Against Poverty In the gospel according to Luke there is an emphasis upon Jesus, concern for the poor. It has therefore been good to be able to support the work of Telford CAP. In 2023 Ann Trehern was appointed as the Debt Centre Manager and the hours of the Debt Coach Lizzie Brown were increased. In 2023, 22 people have been helped to go Debt Free and 40 clients supported with Debt Management Plans. In addition, 50 Christmas Hampers (four from the Central Telford Parish) were distributed and received with appreciation and two social events la Picnic in the Park and a Christmas Party) was organised for the clients. Dawley CE School It has been another productive year with both Jo and Scott. They have helped u5 to further develop the links with Holy Trinity. Support has included a new worship timetable. redevelopment of the worship table,. support with worship music choices,. opening up of the church for lessons across the curriculum if needed- letters for use in RE lessons to support the learning of the children- support to staff when needed,. an active seat or) the Local Academy Reports from District churchwa rdens Committee for the Academy. We are looking forward Holy Trinity, Dawley to the relationship continuing and an increased Like most of the country nearly all the congregation presence in school. The school was also pleased to of Holy Trinity would have been glued to their receive a Good rating from Ofsted after their televisions watching the marvellous spectacle of King Inspectlon In June 2023 Charles, coronation in May. We had our own more modest celebration with a picnic and Songs of Praise. Looking back on the year we realized we had not organized many social event5 and hoped to manage some for next year. However, our Spring, Summer and Christmas fairs have become social as well as fund raising events for many of the people who support them. They make sure they have the dates and enjoy meeting UP with friends over tea and cake. The fairs are usually well attended, bring in vital resources and we are grateful to all those who 51JPPOrt them in any way. We had a "swifv, Saturday morningwhen we learnt about swifts and how to make nesting boxes, all helped along by refreshments. We look forward to having the boxes erected in the Tower. Let's hope the swifts use them. Revd Scott Edword5 Nlck Andrews, Principol Monday Bible Study Group- St John's Sadly, the Bible Study Group came to an end in September when the leader, Roy Burley, was unable to continue with the sessions due to other commitment5. His leadership over recent years has been much appreciated in helping those who attended to deepen their understanding of the Bible and faith. Lawley Sm311ies - St John's The Leaders of Smallies are Cathy Parker, Carole and Warwick France, Eileen and Bill, Des Pritchard and Jan io
Numbers at services have stayed fairly similar. We did along. 8est wishes too for Margaret, who had have a new family stepped back from reader ministry. coming regularlyi and it Glenis and Barbara would like to say a big thank you was lovely having their to all who help to care for the church in so many children with us but they ways and do it willingly and cheerfully. We wish you have moved out of the all a Happy 2024. area. People pop in and out and we try to make them welcome. Some are occasional worshippers, although one man seems to have settled with us and comes when he can It was lovely during the year to see children, Poppy and Violet, being given permission, after study with Jo, to take Communion. We are glad and grateful to have Sunday morning services every week and thank Jo and Scott for arranging them, and the lay members for the part they play in leading worship. I know finding cover can be difficult. In the evening we have two setvices a month, a lay led Evensong and a Communion service from the Book ofcommon Prayer. It Seemed strange at first but I think we all enjoy it now. Most of the people who attend Evensong are from the morning congregation but the few who only tome in the evening appreciate it. During the year Marjorie Harrison, who used to come to Evensong before moving to her care home, died. She was the last of the little group who moved to us when Little Dawley Chapel closed. Sadly, Ethel Martin, a long time faithful worshipper and verger also died. The Christmas services were well attended again and Scott and Hannah did sterling work with all the knitted shepherds, kings and donkeys at the crib service. Although we don't have many regular children, the church does see plenty of them during the year with visits from schools and especially the Experience Easter and Christmas sessions when hundred5 of children hear the stories and join in activities to help them understand. l am pleased to report that the clock winding team are working well. We do get contacted if the clock is not going or is chiming wrongly so people do notice. Also it is lovely to hear the bells as we are arriving at church when the visiting ringers make one of their regular visits. It was lovely having Scott join us. He has a great sense of humour and it is lovely to see him and his wife, Judy at services. Thanks are also due to Jo who works extremely hard, especially recently when she has had extra pressure due to covering for the Archdeacon. She manages to keep things going very patiently and with such good grace. Thanks also to the Readers who do help to keep thing5 moving 8arbaro Cruwforth & Glenis Wutkins St john, Lawley.. We were very pleased to have a new Vicar, Scott Edwards who was licensed on 29th March 2023. He has been warmly welcomed by our congregation. Whilst our tongregation were very happy with the Vicars and Readers who helped in 2022 and 2023 having our own 2 regular vicars has had a very positive effect. The arrival of Scott meant that we are now able to have Holy Communion services most Sundays. We still have children from Lawley school for their Harvest Festival service and the Carol Service about 140 children, and Crib service had 45 children and 20 adults. We have had a group of asylum seekers who have been with us for a number of months and some members of the congregation have helped them with English language lessons. The asylum seekers were welcomed from day one by all our congregation. We were able to pay our Common Fund in full and also pay some extra to help others in the parish. We had Bible study with Roy Burley on Monday evenings until September when a new job and commitments to his church meant he was unable to continue. We were sorry to lose him as he had so much knowledge of the Bible. We are hopeful that some further Bible study might return this year. We are Still supporting a Secret Child through Open Doors and having our Toddler Groijp on Tuesdav mornings in term time. The Hall is still busy with Bill and I taking the main responsibility for it. Des does Hall check5 on Tuesdays after our Toddler group and on Sunday mornings before the Church service. Scott also takes some of the booking calls which we are grateful for. Fundraising events in the Hall this year were: Race Night in March, Summer Fair in June and Christmas Fair in December. We want to be a Church where everyone really is welcome. I believe that our whole congregation embrace this aspiration. I hope this continues and li
strengthens so that more people come to our Church, feel they have become part of a family and feel like they have come home. it is so encouraging to be able to say this h35 risen to approximately thirty-four each week. It is exciting to be able to say this include5 children l To ensure the children feel welcome and included which they are, Rev. Jo provides Service co-ordinated colouringlpuzzle activity sheets for them each week. It was very welcome news we were able to pay our share of the Common Fund in full this year. In April we had a concert by the Military Wives Choir (postponed from last September) which was Something different and a very pleasant evening. Our summer fair was held in July and although some money was raised it did seem disproportionate to the amount of hard work it takes to run a fair. In November we had a concert by the Shifnal Male Voice Choir. They were excellent and treated us to a good variety of different music to cater for all tastes. The concert was fairly well attended and enjoyed by all. The Christmas Fair in December raised over £900.00. Needless to say everyone was thrilled by this achievement. There was a good sum of this raised by the raffle. This year tickets were officially printed and church members asked to try and sell these to friends and family. Coupled with donations ol wonderful prizes this worked well. We extend grateful thanks to Jane for her commitment and hardwork in organizing our annual fairs. Jone Hill ond Lorroine Granger Eileen Robert50n St Leonard, Malinslee.. On behalf of the congregation of St. Leonard's we would like to extend thanks to Rev. Jo and Rev. Scott for the hard work they do for us all at St. Leonard's. There is much work needed to keep hurch functioning and progressing much of which Jo and Scott carry out 'behind the scenes,. Without their commitment and constancy land Scott's sense of humourl life at St. Leonard's would be very different. We are indeed fortunate God guided them to us. Thanks must and should be given to others who help St. Leonard's to funttion= Those who regularly turn up early each Sunday to help prepare the church and help ensure our services run smoothlv. All those who do our readings, act as welcomers. operate the music and serve us with tea and coffee following the setvice. We currently have thirteen people on the rota and encouragingly the number of volunteer readers has grown. A special thanks is extended to those who serve our refreshments as it IS mostly the same people who regularly do this for us. More volunteers are badly needed for this. All those who donate tea. coffee, milk and biscuitslcake so we mav enjoy our refreshments. Everyone who contributes in anyway to our annual 5urnmer and Christmas Fairs. These events are undeniably hard work, but the sense of teamwork, dedication. friendship and fun more than makes UP for this and it is a privilege to be a part of this team. We continue to have Holy Communion on each Sunday with the first Sunday of the month being dedicated to Family Worship with Holy Communion. Where there are five Sur)days in a month the last Sunday continues to be a united service with all the churches within Central Telford Parish. Until mid-November our congregation numbers were between twenty to twenty-five. However, since then St Mary, Ketley: We are pleased to start our report with the good news of the appointment of our new vicar Revd Scott Edwards. His licencing service took place in March by Bishop Michael at St. Johns church Lawley. After twelve months of Revd Jo and Scott working together, we think it is safe to say they work very well as a team. We at St. Mary's are grateful for the work they have put in to ensure we have a service each week. We thank Jo for the improvement of ommunication between the four churches whlch has been achieved through the monthly news sheet and WhatsApp groups. It is fair to say at this point Revd Jo has had other responsibilities as Associate Archdeacon, so she has called on other clergy and lay ministers to help. We would like to thank them for the support they have given. Many thanks to all. During Lent members of St. Mary's attended Lent Group sessions at Holy Trinity Holy Week, St. Mary's took part on Zoom Compline. Mondayi Tuesday, Wednesday. MaundyThursdav service was held at St. Mary's. Some of us from St, 12
Mary's attended a Good Friday service at Holy Trinity. Easter day all churches held services individually. Ascension Day service was held at St. Mary'5. We were privileged to meet Jo Grogan in June-luly who was a placement student, he gained some experience by taking part with services in all the four churches of CTP. In September Ride and Stride took place and all four churches were open. We had more people visit our church than we have had for a long time, it was lovely to meet parishioners and show them around the church. Mary from St. Mary's and Hannah from Holy Trinity did a sponsored walk together around the whole of the CTP. Money was shared between St Mary's and Shropshire Historic Churches. The Ecumenical Prayer Group used St Mary's for Quiet Mornings in July and October. Harvest festival, all produce was donated to the food bank at Dawley. A generosity appeal was launched, everyone on the Electoral roll were sent envelopes containing an explanation of the needs of the church. It was a great success. Many thanks to all who responded. November, Remembrance Service, parishioners laid wreaths at the memorial, along with Local Councillors. December, children from Meadows school attended Christmas Experience. It needed two sessions, approx. 60 children attended in total. An absolute pleasure to have the children, they were so well behaved and knowledgeable of the story of the announcement of Jesus, birth. We held our annual Carol Service on the17th, which was well attended. 24th Crib Service / Midnight Mass. Fund raising Fish 'N' Chip / Bingo Evenings, Garden Party at Doreen's, Coffee Morning at Mary's, Easter Raffle Department for their expertise and support. The full accounts can be found in Section 2 of this report. The consolidated accounts show a total income of £131,696 and expenditure of £120,015, giving an excess of income over expenditure of £11,681. The requested Common Fund for 2023 was paid in full and we are grateful to all those who made this possible through their generous donations. We are also thankful for the Special Agreement from Lichfield Diocesan Board of Finance to enable St Mary's to increase their contribution of Common Fund We are working hard to improve our financial situation, which needs keeping under constant review due to the increased expenditure due to high fuel costs. The cost of living crisis continue5 to have an impact on our income, as does the10sS through death/moving away of some of our regular givers. We have seen generosity through our Season of Generosity campaign this year and are very grateful for this. In 2023, we have looked to improve financial stability though reviewlng the use of Gift Aid, ca5hle5s giving, income generation, central purchasin& reviewing energy and maintenance providers/contracts, and careful expenditure. Some of these are being implemented, and others will be looked at in 2024, including providing information about legacies. We will continue to promote the message that the use of money and faithful Christian living go hand in hand. 8. Reserves Policy The PCC aims to keep approximately three months running costs in reserves, in the event of a major problem. In 2023 we will be reviewing all of our reserves to ensure that they are correctly allocated lie general funds, designated, restrictedl, and developing a strategy to build up reserves where necessary to ensure thot they are at a value of approximately £30,004. An important value is one of mutual support between district churches, so that if one faces a major problem, others will respond with generosity. Ann Broadhurst rind Doreen Dyson. Financial Review Thank you to everyone who works to ensure the smooth running of finance5 Wlthin the parish. We recognise the hard work and commitment of our PCC Treasurer (Margaret Cartwrightl, and DCC Treasurers. We a150 recognise the contribution of those who help with.. collecting and countin8 monies, banking arid administering Gift Aid. We also express our thanks to Jonathan Hill, and his colleagues from the Lichfield Diocese Finance Approved by the PCC on 16, May 2024 fvLcLFtfv Revd Preb Jo Farnworth Margaret Cartwright (Chair) (Treasurer) 13
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Section 3: Independent Examiner's Report & Financial Statements Independent Examiner: Mr Jonathan Hill, Lichfield Diocesan Board of Finance Bankers: Lloyds Bank, 113 The Border, Telford Centre, Telford, TF3 4AE Is
Independent Examiner's report to the trustees/members of The PCC of Central Telford Registered charity number.. 1140301 I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023 which are Set out on the following pages. Res ective res onsibilltles of the Trustees and Inde endent Examiner The charity'5 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 Actl and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibillty 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 14515llbl 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 fairf, 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 give5 me cause to believe that in any material respect.. accounting record5 were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form 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 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.. Jonathan Hill FCMACGMA Lichfield Diocesan Board of Finance St Marys House, The Close, Lichfield. W513 7LD Date.. 16
Parothial Church Councll of Central Telford Parish CHARITY REGISTRATION NO 1140301 Statement of Financial Activities For the period from 01 January 2023 to 31 December 2023 Untestrlcted Fund$ Deslgnated Fth)d8 Restrleted Funds Total Funds Prioryear Total Funds Incoming resources Incoming resources from gerated funds Donations and kgacies 83.571 100 83,671 79,631 Income froTn charitable activth'e5 41,407 87 41.494 45.890 InYeslm8nls 5.577 955 6.532 72.205 Other trading activities Total income 130,554 955 187 131,696 198.569 Re50urcÈs used Raising Funds 105 105 147 Expendrfcure en Charitable Actnirties 119,728 118,728 138.448 Other Expenditure 182 182 Total expenfllture 120,015 120,015 138,$98 Net income I lexpÈnditurel resources before transfer 10.540 955 187 11,681 59.974 Transfers". Gross transfers b8tween funds- in 30.925 100 81 31.106 500 Gross transfers behveen fund$- out -21,271 -9.855 -31,106 15001 Other rQglSe gains I losses.. GaInlo$Se$ on investment assets 836 836 16991 Net movement in fund$ 42,119 -20.216 19,3871 12,517 59.275 Reconciliation of funds Total fund5 brought forward 79.044 44,290 79.209 202.544 143,268 Total fund5 carried fOard 121.164 24,075 69.822 215.061 202,644 17
Parochial Church Council of Central Telford Parish CHARITY REGISTRATION NO 1140301 Balance Sheet Detailed Asat 3111212023 Asat 3111212022 Fixed a85ets 6050.. Hill & Smith Holdin 5Pk 2.148 1.313 Totsl Flxed assets Current assets 6501.. Bank current account 61.226 55,394 6505.. Bank dep0511 accounl 2.528 8,762 6510". CBF deposit account 147.183 140,725 559D'. CTP Share account 232 232 591.. Compassion bank account 6700.. Bank current aGcounl 97 193 3.441 5.462 6710". Easy Access Account Totsi Curreiit asselg 214,474 210,766 Liabilitie 6899.. Agency collections 8.005 6621". Common Fund Arrears 3.532 Total LlabIll*S NetAs5et Sur 215,061 202,544 Reseryes Excess I Ideficiti to dale 12.185 62,808 ZQ1.. Starting balances 202.D40 139,736 Z02.. Gain5111055es1 on iTweslmenl a$$et5 836 16991 Z02.. Other gaNsllk)ssesl Z03.. Gain5 and losse5 own use T¢)tsI RÈser¥eS 215.061 202,544 Represented by Funds.. UnreslriGted 121.164 79.044 Desi9n3led 24.075 44.2 ReStrted 69.822 79.209 Endowment Total 215,061 202.544 Approved by the PCC on 16, May 2024 and signed on its behalf by.. Reverend Prebendary Joanna Farnworth (Chairl Margaret Cartwright (Treasurer) 18
Parochial Church Council of Central Telford Parish Analysis of income and expenditure Selected period: 01 January 2023 to 31 December 2023 Thi$ gar Last General Desl nat8d Restrlcted Incomin resources Donations and le acie5 0101 Gift Aid Envelo eglDonatKns 32.858 32.858 40.818 0110- DI¢t Givin Envelo e5-non 7.756 7.756 9.218 0150-Pa ments receDied from other CTP accts 600 0301 Plate Collects'ons 7.434 0303- Sund Donations 3,057 20 3,057 383 0550- Donations a eals et¢ 383 0601- Recoverab18 Income Tax 22,557 0701 Le acies 5,000 5.000 0850- Grants 1.700 2.750 1.700 08A1 NOn-recUi one-Dff rants 2.750 110 3,800 1,683 1310- Other InGome 30 BO DoTrations aod Le acSes Total 83.571 100 83.671 79,631 Income from Charltsble Actlvltles 1101 - Fees reciv 19.021 19.021 15.243 1102- PCC local fees 1.175 1.175 475 $45 12- Sale ef items 475 1210- Gr055 income frern fundraKsin 9.748 1.967 ecial A ross fundraisin income 1.7 5.314 1212- Chiisiian Aid income 60 60 55 1213-S ecial Restricted Pro ects incom8 17 1230- Children and eo 120 70 190 1240- Chur¢h Hall lethn 5 and rent 8.886 10.535 Charltable Actlvltlo$ Totsl$ Investrn¢nts 1020- Ban}BlIdIn Sode Interest 5,862 955 6,517 998 1040- Dividends & Trust In¢ome 15 71.207 Investments Totals 5,577 955 6,532 72,208 Othor In¢omè 1401 Insufance Claims 845 other Income Totals 845 In¢omln Resour¢K Grand TO1$ 130,554 955 187 131696 19
Parochial Church Councll of Central Telford Parish Analysls of Income and expendlture Icontlnuedl Selerted period: 01 January 2023 to 31 December 2023 Thi5 Last ear General Desi natsd Restricted ResourGo$ Vsod Ralsin Funds 2202- Bafik Cha es 105 147 Rassin Fund5 Totals 105 105 147 enditure on Chart¢able Activities 1871 Christian Aid donallons 200 200 160 2100- DonationslGift5 2.875 2.875 3,174 2150-Pa ments made to other CTP ac£ts 500 2201 Trainin 204 204 42 2232- Other workin ex ense5 1,446 1.44e 852 2303- Housin Costs 1 Rents 322 322 224 2304. CI Workin EX fynSe5 2.981 1.291 2305- Exlemal Clar Ex nses 95 95 2306- La Parish Workin Ènses 22 109 2312- Quin uennial Ir6 i*ion$ 2320- Pa Tnent of Common Fund lo the Diocese 65.452 65,452 72.610 2330- Rtsnnin costs inc Ga5, Water. Electric 22,116 22.116 13.359 2331 Re airslre laeem?ntslnew ilem$ 1,053 1,053 17.$80 2332- Church Maintenance 1,284 1.284 614 2340- Church Hall costs 4.428 4.428 2.609 2345- ChurGh 3rd rnainlenance 2.848 2.848 2.233 2351 - Administrators Sala 2355- Insuran 9.735 9.735 9.187 2365- Flowers 98 98 317 2370- Children and Youn Peo le 651 651 630 2380- Chur¢h items urchased 249 249 23 2401 Costs of fund rai$1 820 820 48 2411 Printin Ico 28$ 25S 832 2520. Audit Fegs 500 500 500 2535- Licence Fees 534 534 677 2820- Decoration Seha 250 2630- Other Pa ent$ 37 37 934 Ex Bndlturo on Charitsble Activitie5 Totals 119,728 119726 138,448 Other Ex nditure 1702- S e¢ial ro ects ments as re uired 182 182 Other Ex ndsture Totsls 182 182 Re$our¢es used Grand tota15 120.016 120.015 138,S9S 20
Central Telford Parish Combined Fund movement summary Selected period: 01 January 2023 to 31 December 2023 Fund Fund balances brought forward 2022 Gains 15 Journal Entries Incomlng Outgolng Transfors Fund balances Carrfod forward and Resources Resources Loss•s 2023 General- General fund 79.044 130.554 120015 836 121 164 Desi nated Funds EAA- Easy Access Account Kelle CTPsh0- CTP Common Fund Malinslee LDBF- CBF De Lawle LDBF- CBF deposit account Dae 232 234 2,116 2.116 41.941 953 21,723 24.075 955 Restrictsd Funds Outreach- Lawky Outreach Fund pcc st John$- BU11n5 Special Fund Law Special- Sp&tial Projects fund Malinse ZReval- Revaluation ServeS Dawle 10 10 40.178 -9.574 -81 81 Lewi5- Nellie Lewis Dawl 81 Restr- RÈstricted Fund pcc 25,242 170 25,412 69.822 187 Tola 202.544 131696 120.015 836 215,061 Fund Description Designated Funds Easy Access Account IKedeyl- dosèd 1 January 2024 CTP Common Fund IMalinsleel- monies set aside for wmmon furKI payments LDBF CBF Deposrt (Lawley & Dawley}- monles kept in the CBF Deposit account held by Lichfield Diocèsan Trust Restrlcted Funds Lawley Outreach IPCCI- for mission in the district of Lawley Special Buildings ILawleyl- for the upkeep and maintenance of the fabric of St John's church Special Projects IMalinsleel- monie3 sel aside for particular projects at St Leonard's Nellie Lewis IDawleyl- for children's work at Holy Trinity Restricted IPCCI- a few restrtcted fijnds that are being reviewed in 2024 Transfers between funds 2023 £9,574 was transferred from the Speaal Projects Fund to the General fund (Malinsleel to correct historical mi postitYJs. £21,171 was transferred from the CBF Deposit designated fijnd lo the general fund (Dawleyl to (x)rrect historical mis-postings. 2022 £500 was transferred from the general fund to the CTP Common Fund Imalinsleel to sel money aside for cornmon fund payments. 21
Parochial Church Council of Central Telford Parlsh Fund movement summary Selected period: 01 January 2022 to 31 December 2022 Fun balancos brought forward 2021 Incomlng Outgoin9 Galns and Fund balance5 Carried forward 2022 Fut)d Transfers Journal Entr105 R950ur¢o$ R¢$our¢es Losses EAA. Eas Access Account Lewis- Nellie Lewis Outreach- Lawley Outreach Fund 81 81 10 10 Restr- Restricted Fund 25.132 16.119 25,242 Gener81 General fund Spec-BLDG- Sl JohD5- 5 S e¢ial Fund 192.0( 131 413 -500 499 79.044 40.176 40.176 13.781 ecial_ S ecial Pr ects fund 15.209 5,753 7.182 ZReval- Revaluation reserves TPShare- CTP Common Fund uirrel Fund -81 -81 -969 701 500 232 LDBF. CBF De osils 2.118 2.116 LDBF. CBF de osit account 41,941 41.941 Totals 198.570 138.595 499 202.544 Statement of Financial Activities- 2022 Unrestrithd Funds Restricted Funds Totsl Fund5 Prlor year Total Funds Incoming resources Voluntary income 69.854 4.060 73,914 71,056 Investment income 72.205 72,205 70 Activities for generating fund5 Other incorning re50urc8s Total inGome 28,132 1.703 29,835 13,603 22,516 100 22,616 80.934 192,706 5.863 198.569 145,663 Resourr*s used C05t of generating funds 48 48 Investment management costs 147 147 143 Charitable activitie5 3.334 3.334 2,414 G0Vefflan Costs 122.895 7.182 130,076 101,145 Other resources usetl 1.457 1.457 46.850 Total expendlture 131,413 7,182 138,S95 150,562 Net incorne I lexpenditurel resources before transfer 61,293 11.3191 69,974 14,8981 Tran5fers'. Transfers between fiJnd$ Gainslb$ses en investment assets 16991 16991 432 Met movement In funds 60.594 59,275 14,8981 Reconciliation of funds Totsl funds broughtforward 62,741 80,628 143.268 144.202 22
Parochial Church Council of Central Telford Parish Notes to accompany the financial statement5 for the yearended 31 December 2023 Note5 to the Account5 a. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice for Charities ISORPI and applicable accounting standards IFR51021. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The financial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body nor those that are informal gatherings of Church members. There may be minor discrepancies in the totals as the pence are not being shown. b. The Charity has taken advantage of the exemption in FRS102 from the requirement to produce cashflow statement on the grounds that the income does not exceed £500,000. c. The Parochial Church Council of the Central Telford Parish has approved the format and layout of these accounts. The PCC is made up of representatives of all the member churches. d. You will see from the accounts that the bank balance held at the 31st December 2023 wa5 £214,474, and 31 December 2022 was £210,768. That is made up as follows- 2023 £39,820 £29,995 £132,768 £8,450 £3,441 £214,474 2022 £38,128 £30,743 £127,431 £9,004 £5,462 £210,768 Central Accounts Holy Trinity Stjohns St Leonards St Marys Totsl Team Consolidation.. The accounts also show a total income of £131,69612022.. £198,569) and a total expenditure of £120,01512022'. £138,5951. Giving a surplus for the year, before revaluation of investments, of £11,681,12022: £59,9741. For inforniation we have set out below the details of the income and expenditure of each of the churches which may help the understanding of the overall position Church Name Central Accounts Holy Trinity St Johns St Leonards St Marys TOTALS INCOME £22,042 £36,609 £36,839 £24,757 £11,449 £131,696 EXPENDITURE £12,549 £37,356 £31,503 £25,136 £13,471 £120,015 Difference GainlLoss on investment a55et BIF from previou5 year Carried forward £11,681 £836 £202,544 £215,061 23
Funds General funds represent the funds of the PCC that are not Subject to any restrictions regarding their use and are available for application on the general purpose5 of the Council. Funds designated for a particular purpose by the PCC are also unrestricted. Restricted funds comprise of two elements.. al income from trusts or endowments which may be expended only on those restricted objects provided in the terms of the trust or bequest bl 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 indlvidual funds on an average balance ba51S. The accounts include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body nor those that are informal gatherings of church members. They do include the transactions, assets etc. of each of the four churches, which make up the single parish of Central Telford. The names of those Churches are listed elsewhere within this document. Incoming Resources All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be qvantified with reasonable accuracy and there 15 certainty of receipt. Volunta Income and ca ital sources Collections are recognised when received by or on behalf of the PCC. Planned giving receivable under Gift Aid 15 recognised only when received. Income Tax recoverable on Gift Aid donations is recognised when the income is received. Grants and Legacies to the PCC are accounted for as soon as the PCC is notified of its legal entitlement and the amount due. Funds raised from fetes, fairs and similar events and the sale of books and magazines are accounted for gross. Other ordina income Rental income from the letting of Church premises is recognised when the rental is recelved. Income from Investments Dividends and interest are accounted for when receivable. Any tax recoverable on such income 15 recognised in the same accounting year. Gain5 and105ses on investments. Realised gains and losses are recognised when investments are sold. Unrealised gains or105ses are accounted for on revaluation of investments at 31 December. Resources Used Expenditure is included on the accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the SOFA category. Grants payable are charged in the year when the offer is conveyed to the recipient except in those cases where the offer is conditional on the recipient satisfying performance or other discretionary requlrements to the satisfaction of the Board. Grant offered subject to such conditions, which have not been met at the year-end, would be noted as a commitment, but not accrued as expenditure. 24
Grants Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over. or when awarded if that award creates a binding obligation on the PCC. Activities directl relatin to the work of the Church Common Fund is accounted for when payable. Any Common Fund unpaid at 31st December is provided for in these accounts as an operational Ithough not a legall liability and shown as a creditor in the balance sheet. Common Fund was paid in full in 2023. Governance Cost5 v Charitable Activities In 2023, a review was made of the categories that expenditure 15 ollocated to as it is recognised that some of the expenditure currently identified as Governance Costs has now been allocated to Charitable Activities. Fixed Assets Consecrated and benefice property is not intluded in the accounts by s.10 12llal&lCI of the Charities Act 2011. No value is placed on movable Church furnishings held by the Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal since the PCC considers this to be inalienable property. All expenditure incurred during the year on consecrated or benefice buildings and movable church furnishings, whether maintenance or improvement, is written off as expenditure within the Statement of Flnancial Activities and separately disclosed. The Parish ha5 overall responsibility for one other building, the Church Hall at St John's Lawley. The hall at St. John's is run and maintained by the District Church Council at the church and was valued at £216,000. It is in a good state of repair as it has been recently refurbished. Thi5 value is below expected market value. Investments Investments are valued at market value at 31 December 2023 £2,14812022 £1,313), and held within Hill & Smith Holdings PIC Current assets Amounts owing to the PCC at 31 December in respect of fees or other income are shown as debtor5 less provision for any amounts that may prove uncollectible. No such amounts are due for 2023. Short-term deposits include cash held on deposit either with the CBF Church of England Funds or at the Bank or Building Society. At present monies are held in a deposit account with the Central Board of Finance by three District churches as well as an amount held centrally. Investments are held as a part of the Central Accounts. These include shares in Hill & Smith PLC. Details of this are held centrally. All dividends and interest received on these investments are included in the accounts under the heading of °Investment Income". Unrestricted Funds Restflcted Funds 2023 Total 2022 Total Bank Current Accounts Bank Deposit Accounts CBF Deposit Accounts CTP Share Account Compassion Bank Account 138,016 11,7521 6,729 173,3491 4,280 140,453 64,667 2,528 147,182 60,856 8,762 140,725 232 97 97 193 Total 143.090 71,384 214,474 210,768 25
Going Concern There are no material uncertainties related to events or condition5 that cast significant doubt on the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The parish paid the requested amount of Common Fund for 2023 in full. Stsff costs 2023 2022 Wages & Salaries £9,679 AveraEe no. of employees There were no employee benefits to key management personnel in the previous or current year. Related Parties 3 trustees were paid £1,688 in respect of reimbursement of travel and phone expenses during the year. Donations from related parties totalled £10,138 for the year 2023 (£10,825 for the year 20221. 10. Creditors due within one year 2023 2022 Other creditors (restricted) Common Fund120211 1,562 6,005 3,532 Total Credltors 1,562 9,537 Common fund arrears of £3,532 were written off by the Diocese in 2023. 11. Summary of Assets by Fund - 2023 Unrestrirted Funds Restricted Funds 2023 Total 2022 Total Fixed Assets Investment Assets Current Assets Current Liabilities 2,148 143.090 2.148 214,475 1,562 1,312 210,768 19,5371 71,384 1,562 Total 145.238 69,822 215,061 202,544 12. Summary of Assets by Fund- 2022 Unrestrlrted Funds Re5tritted Funds 2022 Total 2021 Total Fixed Assets Investment Assets Current A55ets Current Liabilities 1,312 125,554 13,5321 1,312 210,768 19,537 2,011 144,032 16,3071 85,214 16,0051 Total 123,334 79,209 202,544 139,736 26
Statement of Financial Activities- 2022 Unrestrlcted Fund5 RestriGte Fund$ Total Fund$ Prforyear Totsl Funds Incoming resources Incoming resources frorn generated funds Voluntary Income 89.854 4.060 73.914 71,056 Investment Income 72.205 72.205 70 ActwitEs for generating funds Other inGomirtg resourTrs 28,132 1,703 29.835 13,603 22,516 100 22.616 60.934 Total Income 152,706 S,863 t98,569 145.663 Resources used Cost of generating funds Investment m3nagem8nl costs 48 147 147 143 Charitable actwilie$ 3.334 3,334 2,414 Covernance costs 122.895 7,182 130,076 101,145 Other resour5 used 1.457 1,457 46,850 Total expenditure 131.413 7,182 138,595 150,562 Nel inGome I lexpendilurel resourGÈs before transfer 61,293 11,3191 59,974 14,8981 Transfets. Gross transfers between fund$- in 500 500 Gross transfers betwe8n funds- out 15001 15001 Other recognrsed gains i losses Gainsllosses on investrnent assèts 16991 16991 Gains on revaluation. fixed assets. charitys own use 432 Not movement In funds 60.594 59,275 14,8981 Recencilialion of funds Total funds brought forward 61741 80,528 143,268 144,202 27