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2023-12-31-accounts

THE BENEFICE OF ST DUNSTAN, ST PETER AND ST MILDRED, CANTERBURY

ST DUNSTAN WITH HOLY CROSS PCC

REGISTERED CHARITY 1140343

ANNUAL REPORT

AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE PARISH CHURCH COUNCIL

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023

RECTOR

REV. JO RICHARDS

Independent Examiners

Peter Acott SHPD Accountants 10 Littlebourne Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5QP

PARISH OF ST DUNSTAN WITH HOLY CROSS PCC

CONTENTS

Pages
Annual report 1 - 5
Independent examiner's report 6
Statement of financial activities 7
Balance sheet (detailed) 8
Statement of assets and liabilities 9
Fund movement summary 10
Analysis of income and expenditure 11-13
Notes to the financial statements
Accounting policies 14

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ST DUNSTAN’S WITH HOLY CROSS, CANTERBURY PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL

ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR 2023

Aim and purposes

St Dunstan’s Parish is part of the Benefice of St Dunstan, St Mildred and St Peter and the Rector is the Revd Jo Richards. St Dunstan’s with Holy Cross Parochial Church Council (PCC) has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent, in promoting in the parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, social and ecumenical. The PCC also safeguards the fabric of the church and has responsibility for maintenance of the church hall and the former curate’s house at 69 Whitstable Road, Canterbury. The Parochial Church Council is a charity registered with the Charity Commission. Its number is 1140343.

Objectives and Activities

In line with the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit, the PCC aims to involve both those who attend church regularly and the wider parish in worship at our church and in being part of the community of St Dunstan’s. It therefore takes very seriously its responsibility of maintaining the fabric of the church and the church hall. A group dedicated to fundraising for this purpose, the ‘Friends of St Dunstan’s Church’, is supported by the PCC, and has PCC representation on its committee.

Achievements and Performance

Prayer and Worship

Following last year’s Annual Meeting, where the continued practice of receiving the intincted wafer was mentioned, Revd Jo sent out questionnaires to both parishes asking about their preferences. The feedback she received gave no indication of a wish to return to a shared chalice at Holy Communion, so the current way of receiving Communion has continued during 2023. The practice of live streaming celebrations of Holy Communion services on Sundays has also continued. This and both Morning and Night Prayer and other special services can also be viewed on You Tube. The Benefice online congregation has also been maintained during the year.

The pattern of services at St Dunstan’s has continued in the way set up in 2021 with a weekly 8.00 a.m. said Communion Service and the 10.00 a.m. Communion Service now taking place at St Dunstan’s on the 1[st] and 3[rd] Sundays of the month, with Communion being celebrated at St Peter’s Church at 9.30 a.m. and at St Mildred’s at 11.00 a.m. on the 2[nd] and 4[th] Sundays. Where there is a 5[th] Sunday in the month it is celebrated in each church of the Benefice in turn.

Monthly Open Table services have taken place regularly in St Peter’s Church, supported by some members of St Dunstan’s congregation as well as by those from St Peter’s and St Mildred’s. As an Inclusive church, St Dunstan’s welcomes this addition to the services across the Benefice, and the provision of a Safe Space where all feel welcomed. The holding of a general non-Eucharistic service which might appeal to those who are unfamiliar with more traditional services was discussed during 2022 and ‘Sunday Praise’ was launched at the beginning of this year. Initially, it was thought that this might appeal to parents and children, but over the year it has become apparent that the attenders are mainly in the-middle-aged to elderly age bracket. Although its congregation is small, this service is much enjoyed by those

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who participate and already some ‘traditions’ have become established, like ‘Moment of the Week’ where all are free to talk about events that have given pleasure since the last meeting, the choosing of hymns and songs for the next service, largely by members of the Lunch Club and the serving of tea, coffee and homemade cakes at the end.

Messy Church met regularly on the 1[st] Sunday afternoon of the month until halfway through the year when it became evident that attendance was dropping off. Many of the adult helpers had been part of Messy Church since its inception 11/12 years ago, but reluctantly the decision was made in August to pause Messy Church for a while. However, the traditional Crib Service, popular with families and children and an important part of our outreach, took place on Christmas Eve, was a well-attended and truly joyful occasion for everyone.

During the autumn of this year the Benefice was lucky to be joined by Denise Parrett, an ordinand in training, who was working to be ordained as a Deacon. It was a pleasure to have her with us and we were very sorry to see her go, while wishing her all the best for her future in the Church.

St Dunstan’s Mothers’ Union has met during the year, either in the church or in the church hall. It continues to support the Afia holiday project and to write cards for members of the parish at Easter and Christmas. More details of this will be found in the collected reports.

Services held for life events are an important part of our outreach to the community and the church has continued to celebrate baptisms and weddings and to give thanks for lives ended at funeral services. All are welcome to attend any of our services.

There were 76 names on the Church Electoral Roll at 31st December 2023, 46 of whom were resident and 30 of whom were non-resident within the parish. The average Sunday attendance counted for the year in October was 55 adults and 3 children, combining both services.

The Church

St Dunstan’s Church, is left open during throughout the day for visitors and for private prayer, facilitated by a team of parishioners who unlock the church in the morning and lock at the end of the day, enabling it to be open for all during the daylight hours.

The PCC is aware of its responsibility of maintaining the fabric of the church building not only as a place of worship, but as part of our historical heritage. This is carried out by the Hall and Fabric Committee which meets regularly to oversee renovation and repair as part of the quinquennial (five yearly inspection of church fabric) and reports back to the PCC. The ‘Big Plan’, supported by the PCC, a move to make the church a centre for pilgrimage and prayer by Mission through Heritage, is sadly on hold at present owing to the resignation of Sarah James as project coordinator. It is hoped that in time, someone will be found to take over this role. The church hall has happily incurred no major capital expenditure apart from a replacement water heater and the installation of CCTV cameras in the churchyard this year. Bookings and fundraising are healthy, as will be seen elsewhere in the Collected Reports.

Pastoral Care

Members of the congregation and community who are ill or going through difficult times are visited by the ministry team and Communion is taken to those who cannot attend church..

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There are many activities and organisations, open to congregation, the wider parish and beyond, which form part of St Dunstan’s outreach and aim to benefit all. These include the weekly Saturday Morning Coffee from 10.00 a.m., the Lunch Club which meets on the first Wednesday of the month, and Tiny Tots, a weekly opportunity for toddlers, parents and grandparents to meet together for a time of play and socialising. Additionally, the Social and Fundraising team works hard to organise sales, the Christmas Fair and other celebrations throughout the year. Chief of these in 2023 was the celebration of the King’s Coronation in May, with a lunch, followed by a loyal toast to His Majesty.

The Thomas More Fellowship continued to discuss plans for making the Roper Chapel a more inviting place for the many pilgrims and visitors who come to the church, as part of the ‘Big Plan’ mentioned previously. A report on the Fellowship can be seen elsewhere in the documents.

Mission and Evangelism

St Dunstan’s supports several missions as part of our ministry of outreach.

The Newsletter has continued to make an appearance in 2023 with 2 double issues in July/August and December/January and single publications for the rest of the year. It is available both online and as a physical copy as part of the Benefice newsletter along with sections from each of the other churches. Additionally, the St Dunstan’s section is printed as a separate entity for organisations such as the Lunch Club and for people who come to the coffee mornings.

The Benefice website, www.dunstanmildredpeter.org.uk, is a valuable means of communication. So, too, are the many banners which have been purchased and displayed outside our various churches, and the digital presence, keeping people informed about our faith, services, and other matters.

Structure, governance and management

The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. All who attend Church regularly are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC. There were 5 meetings of the full PCC during 2023, and the Standing Committee met on 4 occasions. The average attendance at PCC meetings was 80%.

The PCC operates through several committees which meet between full meetings of the PCC. These are: the Standing Committee, the Hall and Fabric Committee, the Worship Committee, the Flower Guild, the Social and Fundraising Team, the Fellowship of St Thomas More and the Eco-Church Committee. A new Finance Committee was also started during the year and continues to meet regularly The leaders of these sub-committees report back to the PCC.

Administrative information

St Dunstan’s Church is situated in St Dunstan’s Street, Canterbury. It is part of the Canterbury Diocese within the Church of England. The Benefice Office address is St Dunstan’s Church Hall, London Road, Canterbury CT2 8LS. The former parish of Holy Cross is combined with the parish of St Dunstan’s.

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PCC members who have served from 1 January 2022 until the date this report was approved are:

Ex Officio: Rector Revd Jo Richards Curate Revd Jenny Walpole Churchwardens Mrs Jayne Ward, until September 2023 Mrs Sue Palmer

Representatives on the Deanery Synod : Ms Elizabeth Turner (PCC Secretary and Deputy Warden) Mrs L Parsons Elected members : Mr John Albin, until APCM 2023 Mr David Cockburn Mrs Laurienne Edwards Mr Richard Edwards Mr Geoffrey Parsons (Treasurer) Mr John Shaw from APCM 2023 Miss Philippa Trewby

This has been an interesting year of comings and goings, saying goodbye to dear friends who have died or left and welcoming newcomers to the parish. The latter half of the year has been overshadowed for us all by the absence of our Rector due to illness and her subsequent continuing recovery from Long Covid. We are so thankful that she is now able to make a graduated return to work and we keep her in our prayers. Many, many thanks to Revd Jenny who has worked tirelessly to keep everything running smoothly and to our churchwardens who have had so much to deal with and have managed so well.

Financial Review 2023

The figures are intended as a summary of incoming resources and expenditure. The 2022 figures are shown in parenthesis for comparison purposes.

Before transfers and revaluations, we recorded a net operating surplus on all funds of £20,307 (-£8,410), and an operating surplus in the General Fund of £19,257 (-£6,226).

In 2023, our investments with the CBF Church of England funds increased in value by £26,062 (-£46,892).

Receipts

Overall, total receipts for all funds for the year were £110,697 (£92,432), boosted by receipt of a legacy- see below.

General Fund receipts increased compared to last year £104,160 (£85,890). Within these figures, the total ‘giving’ figure, that is regular giving, donations (including on-line), plate collections and gift-aid increased compared to last year £44,581 (£43,462).

It is noted that on-line donations were £2,693 in 2023 (£488).

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Friends’ fund -raising income was £2,162 (£2,018) and hall rentals have increased: £12,970 (£10,989) and are recovering to pre-pandemic levels of 2019 (£14,530).

Parochial fees decreased £1,071 (£1,244), but dividend and bank interest continued to contribute significantly to overall income at £12,717 (£11,529).

After increasing the rent for Whitstable Road in September 2022 by 6%, net rent for the year (2023) was £10,704 (£10,000).

One-off grants received were £3,922 (£6,994). These comprise a grant from the Beerling Foundation of £3,000 towards a projector, and £922 for VAT relief.

Fund-raising, including coffee mornings were £4,139 (£4.052).

We received a legacy from the estate of the Late David Heald for £16,908.

Expenditure

Total expenditures of all funds for the year were reduced, £90,390 (£100,842),

because there was only a very small sum spent on capital expenditure.

Total expenditure in the General Fund was £84,904 (£92,116), of which the Parish Share was £43,107 (£42,950).

Utility costs (church and hall, gas, water, electricity) increased considerably to £9,215 (£3,826).

Church maintenance costs were £4,579 (£4,419). The main items were boiler service £1,020; safety & security £1,845; WIFI link £467. Hall maintenance costs were £1,540 (£7,090).

There was no capital expenditure for the year for the church. £3,572 was spent on the hall of which £3,000 was covered by a grant for the projector.

During the year donations were made to charities from restricted and unrestricted funds of £763 (£2,586). A further £3,200 was allocated in December 2023, but money will be transferred during early 2024.

Funds Carried Forward

Total funds carried forward to 2024 are £546,573 (£500,004) of which unrestricted funds carried forward are £172,294 (£144,661).

Reserves Policy

It is PCC policy to maintain a balance of reserves of unrestricted funds of between twelve and twenty-four months unrestricted payments. Such reserves would allow for most emergency situations that may occur and will help to cushion any future decline in incoming resources. Fund balances will be held in the bank current account and CBF Church of England Funds.

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS' REPORT

TO THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCILLORS OF ST. DUNSTAN WITH HOLY CROSS PCC

This report on the accounts of the PCC for the year ended 31 December 2022, which are set out on pages 8 to 16, is in respect of an examination carried out under Regulation 3 of the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 and section 145 of the Charities Act 2011.

Respective responsibilities of PCC members and examiner

As members of the PCC you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts; you consider that the audit requirement of the Regulations and s.144(2) of the Act does not apply. It is my responsibility to issue this report on those accounts in accordance with the terms of the Regulations.

Basis of this report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under s.145(5)(b) of the Act and to be found in the Church guidance, 2006 edition. That examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the PCC and a comparison of the accounts with those records. It also includes considering any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.

Independent Examiners' Statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

I consider that I am able to sign this report on the basis of the above paragraph.

Peter Acott SHPD Accountants Ltd 10 Littlebourne Road, Maidstone Kent, ME14 5QP

Dated: 18 March 2024

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St Dunstans PCC Canterbury

Statement of Financial Activities

For the period from 01 January 2023 to 31 December 2023

Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total Prior year
funds funds funds funds total funds
Incoming resources
Incoming resources from generated funds
Voluntary income 62,559 4,760 - 67,319 52,818
Activities for generating funds 15,643 1,393 - 17,035 15,236
Investment income 23,421 - - 23,421 21,528
Incoming resources from charitable activities 2,537 330 - 2,867 2,706
Other incoming resources - 55 - 55 143
Total income 104,160 6,537 - 110,697 92,432
Resources used
Cost of generating funds
Cost of generating voluntary income 14 100 - 114 20
Charitable activities 81,493 5,387 - 86,880 98,334
Governance costs 3,396 - - 3,396 2,489
Total expenditure 84,904 5,487 - 90,390 100,842
Net income / (expenditure) resources before transfer 19,257 1,050 - 20,307 (8,410)
Transfers:
Gross transfers between funds - in 240 79 - 319 568
Gross transfers between funds - out (79) (240) - (319) (568)
Other recognised gains / losses
Gains/losses on investment assets 8,215 5,725 12,121 26,062 (46,892)
Gains on revaluation, fixed assets, charity's own use - - - - -
Net movement in funds 27,633 6,614 12,121 46,369 (55,302)
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward 144,661 129,784 225,559 500,004 555,307
Total funds carried forward 172,294 136,398 237,681 546,373 500,004
Represented by
Unrestricted
General fund 172,294 - - 172,294 144,661
Restricted
Church Fabric - 114,706 - 114,706 108,257
Community Outreach - 1,086 - 1,086 1,173
Donations to Charities - 200 - 200 -
Flower - - - - 202
Friends of St Dunstans - 11,666 - 11,666 9,349
Friends of Thomas More - 205 - 205 330
Hall Fabric Fund - 633 - 633 2,047
Music - 5,736 - 5,736 5,748
Rector Discretionary Fund - 58 - 58 196
Support of Worship - 55 - 55 55
Tower Fund - 1,110 - 1,110 1,485
Youth Development - 943 - 943 943
Endowment
Building - - 96,722 96,722 96,722
Endowments - - 140,959 140,959 128,837
Total funds 172,294 136,398 237,681 546,373 500,004

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St Dunstans PCC Canterbury

Balance Sheet detailed

As at
As at
31/12/2023
31/12/2022
Fixed assets
Current assets
Liabilities
Reserves
6431: 69 Whitstable Road
3,450 3,450
6432: Church Hall
93,272 93,272
6440: Halestrap Legacy Investment
104,560 95,568
6441: Helmore Bequest Investment
10,792 9,864
6442: Watkins Memorial Investment
25,607 23,405
6448: Rees Legacy Investment 004S
71,337 65,203
6449: CBF Property Fund 001P
20,900 22,618
6450: Cheyney Legacy Investment
44,167 40,369
6451: Headley & Lowe Legacy Investment 006S
83,055 75,913
6452: Headley & Lowe Legacy Property 002P
17,250 18,667
Total Fixed assets
474,390 448,329
6501: Bank current account
36,104 15,737
6510: CBF deposit account 001D
36,000 36,000
6520: Prepayments
-
-
6521: Revenue receivable
-
-
6590: Cash in hand
78 49
Total Current assets
72,183 51,786
6610: Accruals Deferred Income
-
-
6620: Creditors for goods services
-
-
6699: Agency collections
200 110
Z04: Accounts Payable
-
-
Total Liabilities 200 110
Net Asset surplus (deficit)
546,373 500,004
Excess/(deficit) to date
20,307
(8,411)
Z01: Starting balances
500,004 555,307
Z02: Other gains/(losses)
26,062
(46,892)
Total Reserves
546,373 500,004
3,450 3,450
93,272 93,272
104,560 95,568
10,792 9,864
25,607 23,405
71,337 65,203
20,900 22,618
44,167 40,369
83,055 75,913
17,250 18,667
Represented by Funds
General (Unrestricted)
172,294
144,661
Restricted
136,398
129,784
Endowment
237,681
225,559
Total
546,373
500,004
546,373
500,004

Accounts approved by: -

Sue Palmer (Trustee)

Geoffrey Parsons (Hon Treasurer)


Dated: 18 March 2024


Dated: 18 March 2024

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St Dunstans PCC Canterbury

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (by code)

As at: 31 December 2023

Class and nominal code General Designated Restricted Endowment Total Last year
Fixed Asset - Investments
6440: Halestrap Legacy Investment - - - 104,560 104,560 95,568
6441: Helmore Bequest Investment - - - 10,792 10,792 9,864
6442: Watkins Memorial Investment - - - 25,607 25,607 23,405
6448: Rees Legacy Investment 004S 71,337 - - - 71,337 65,203
6449: CBF Property Fund 001P 20,900 - - - 20,900 22,618
6450: Cheyney Legacy Investment 44,167 - - - 44,167 40,369
6451: Headley & Lowe Legacy - - 83,055 - 83,055 75,913
Investment 006S
6452: Headley & Lowe Legacy Property - - 17,250 - 17,250 18,667
002P
Total 136,405 - 100,305 140,959 377,668 351,607
Fixed Asset - Tangible Assets
6431: 69 Whitstable Road - - - 3,450 3,450 3,450
6432: Church Hall - - - 93,272 93,272 93,272
Total - - - 96,722 96,722 96,722
Current Asset - Cash At Bank And In Hand
6501: Bank current account 19,829 - 16,275 - 36,104 15,737
6510: CBF deposit account 001D 15,982 - 20,018 - 36,000 36,000
6590: Cash in hand 78 - - - 78 49
Total 35,890 - 36,293 - 72,183 51,786
Liability - Agency Accounts
6699: Agency collections - - 200 - 200 110
Total - - 200 - 200 110
Net total assets 172,294 - 136,398 237,681 546,373 500,004
Represented by
General (Unrestricted) 172,294 - - - 172,294 144,661
Restricted - Charities - - 200 - 200 -
Restricted - Chfabric - - 114,706 - 114,706 108,981
Restricted - CommOut - - 1,086 - 1,086 1,173
Restricted - Flower - - - - - 202
Restricted - FOTM - - 205 - 205 330
Restricted - Friends - - 11,666 - 11,666 9,349
Restricted - HallFab - - 633 - 633 1,323
Restricted - Music - - 5,736 - 5,736 5,748
Restricted - RDF - - 58 - 58 196
Restricted - Tower - - 1,110 - 1,110 1,485
Restricted - Worship - - 55 - 55 55
Restricted - Youth - - 943 - 943 943
Endowment - Building - - - 96,722 96,722 96,722
Endowment - Endowments - - - 140,959 140,959 128,837
Total 172,294 - 136,398 237,681 546,373 500,004

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St Dunstans PCC Canterbury

Fund movement summary

Selected period: 01 January 2023 to 31 December 2023

Fund Fund balances
brought forward
Incoming
Resources
Outgoing
Resources
Transfers Gains and
Losses
Fund balances
Carried forward
Building - Building 96,722 - - - - 96,722
Charities - Donations to Charities - 495 295 - - 200
Chfabric - Church Fabric 108,981 - - - 5,725 114,706
CommOut - Community Outreach 1,173 532 429 (190) - 1,086
Endowments - Endowments 128,837 - - - 12,121 140,959
Flower - Flower 202 110 354 42 - -
FOTM - Friends of Thomas More 330 - 125 - - 205
Friends - Friends of St Dunstans 9,349 5,162 2,882 37 - 11,666
HallFab - Hall Fabric Fund 1,323 10 700 - - 633
Music - Music 5,748 - 12 - - 5,736
RDF - Rector Discretionary Fund 196 200 288 (50) - 58
Tower - Tower Fund 1,485 29 403 - - 1,110
Worship - Support of Worship 55 - - - - 55
Youth - Youth Development 943 - - - - 943
General - General fund 144,661 104,160 84,904 161 8,215 172,294
Totals 500,004 110,697 90,390 - 26,062 546,373

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St Dunstans PCC Canterbury

Analysis of income and expenditure Selected period: 01 January 2023 to 31 December 2023

Total

General
Designated
Restricted
Endowment
This year
Last year
0101 - Gift Aid bank
0102 - Parish Giving Scheme
0110 - Gift Aid Envelopes
0201 - Other planned giving
0301 - Loose plate collections
0401 - Regular gift days
0410 - Giving through church boxes
0501 - One-off Gift Aid gifts
0510 - Gifts of quoted securities
0550 - Donations appeals etc
0551 - Donations on-line Benefice
0552 - On-line donations St Dunstans only
0601 - Tax recoverable on Gift Aid
0701 - Legacies
0801 - Recurring grants
08A1 - Non-recurring one-off grants
0901 - Other funds generated
0503 - Friends subs Gift-aid
1220 - Bookstall sales - fund raising
1240 - Church hall lettings - fund raising
1250 - Magazine income - advertising
1270 - Coffee mornings
1301 - Rummage sales etc
1302 - Other fundraising income
1001 - Dividends
1020 - Bank and building society interest
1030 - Rent from lands or buildings
1101 - Fees for weddings and funerals
1210 - Bookstall sales to promote objectives
1230 - Church hall lettings - objectives
1260 - Parish magazine sales
1303 - Fairtrade Sales
0502 - Subscriptions received
1310 - Insurance claims
1320 - Surplus - sales of fixed assets
Incoming resources from generated funds
Incoming resources from generated funds Totals
Incoming resources from charitable activities
Incoming resources from charitable activities Totals
Other incoming resources
Other incoming resources Totals
Incoming resources Grand totals
Incoming resources
5,977
- 50
- 6,027 25,235
18,217
-
-
- 18,217 96
466
-
-
- 466 583
3,422
-
-
- 3,422 3,802
1,844
- 47
- 1,891 1,430
-
-
-
-
-
-
457
-
-
- 457 603
1,933
- 165
- 2,098 808
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,606
- 4,463
- 6,069 3,707
942
-
-
- 942 98
1,751
- 35
- 1,785 390
7,966
-
-
- 7,966 8,589
16,908
-
-
- 16,908
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
922
-
-
- 922 6,994
150
-
-
- 150 484
-
- 148
- 148 140
187
-
-
- 187 226
11,504
-
-
- 11,504 9,830
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,052
-
-
- 2,052 1,863
963
-
-
- 963 1,104
937
- 1,245
- 2,182 2,073
11,340
-
-
- 11,340 11,289
1,377
-
-
- 1,377 240
10,704
-
-
- 10,704 10,000
101,623
- 6,152
- 107,775 89,583
1,071
-
-
- 1,071 1,244
-
- 220
- 220 264
1,466
- 110
- 1,576 1,199
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,537
- 330
- 2,867 2,706
-
- 55
- 55 143
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- 55
- 55 143
104,160
- 6,537
- 110,697 92,432

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Total

General Designated Restricted Endowment This year Last year

1701 - Fees paid to fund raisers
1710 - Costs of applying for grants
1720 - Costs of stewardship campaign
1730 - Costs of fetes & other events
1740 - Investment management costs
1731 - Faitrade purchases
1801 - Giving to missionary societies
1830 - Giving - relief and development agencies
1850 - Home mission
1870 - Secular charities
1901 - Stipends quota
1910 - Ministry parish share etc
2001 - Assistant staff costs
2050 - Parish administrator expenses
2051 - Organist fees
2101 - Working expenses of incumbent
2102 - Curate's Expenses
2110 - Visiting speakers / locums
2120 - Council tax
2130 - Parsonage house expenses
2140 - Water rates - vicarage
2145 - Parsonage - water
2150 - Vicar's telephone
2160 - Parish training and mission
2170 - Education
2201 - Mission expenses
2301 - Church running - insurance
2309 - Church Office Supplies
2310 - Church office - telephone
2311 - Telephone church hall
2312 - Photocopier hire
2320 - Organ / piano tuning
2330 - Church maintenance
2331 - Cleaning
2340 - Upkeep of services
2350 - Upkeep of churchyard
2360 - Administration/stationary
2401 - Church running - electric
2410 - Church running - gas
2420 - Church running - water
2430 - Church running - oil
2440 - Church running - heating and lighting
2441 - Misc Expenses Church
2442 - Refreshments
2443 - Rubbish collection
2444 - Church Other consumables
2501 - Magazine expenses
2502 - Outreach costs
2510 - Bookstall costs
2515 - Hall caretakers renumeration
2520 - Hall running - oil
2530 - Hall running - electricity
2540 - Hall running - gas
Resources used
Cost of generating funds
Cost of generating funds Totals
Charitable activities
-
- 50
- 50
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
14
-
-
- 14
-
-
- 50
- 50 20
-
-
-
-
-
-
14
- 100
- 114 20
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(100)
-
- 38
- 38 1,050
53
- 165
- 218 1,286
50
- 457
- 507 350
-
-
-
-
-
-
43,107
-
-
- 43,107 42,950
4,921
-
-
- 4,921 4,872
80
-
-
- 80 62
3,415
-
-
- 3,415 3,395
-
-
-
-
- 11
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- 223
3,758
-
-
- 3,758 3,328
571
-
-
- 571 624
526
-
-
- 526 376
-
-
-
-
-
-
419
-
-
- 419 1,437
629
-
-
- 629 702
4,176
- 403
- 4,579 4,419
8
-
-
- 8 4
2,523
- 340
- 2,863 3,736
2,975
-
-
- 2,975 1,137
288
-
-
- 288 275
1,586
-
-
- 1,586 896
4,186
-
-
- 4,186 1,199
241
-
-
- 241 93
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
338
- 339
- 677 535
24
- 191
- 215 103
551
-
-
- 551 957
-
-
-
-
- 4
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,554
-
-
- 1,597 858
999
-
-
- 1,019 390

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Total

General
Designated
Restricted
Endowment
This year
Last year
2550 - Hall running - insurance
2560 - Hall running - maintenance
2570 - Hall running - telephone
2580 - Hall running - water
2590 - Hall running - heating and lighting
2591 - Misc Expenses Hall
2592 - Hall kitchen supplies
2593 - Hall: Other consumables
2701 - Church major repairs - structure
2710 - Church major repairs - installation
2720 - Church interior and exterior decorating
2801 - Hall + major repairs - structure
2820 - Hall + major repairs - installation
2830 - Hall + interior and exterior decorating
2840 - Other PCC property upkeep
2901 - New building parsonage house
2910 - New building house for curate
2920 - New building Church
2930 - New building Hall
2302 - Licences and subscriptions
2601 - Governance costs examination/audit fee
Other resources used Totals
Resources used Grand totals
Charitable activities Totals
Other resources used
Governance costs
Governance costs Totals
1,122
-
-
- 1,122 1,109
1,540
-
-
- 1,540 7,090
-
-
-
-
-
-
361
-
-
- 361 390
-
-
-
-
(63)
-
73
- 146
- 219 276
425
- 36
- 461 91
76
-
-
- 76 232
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- 7,333
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- 5,975
300
- 3,272
- 3,572 13
-
-
-
-
-
-
616
-
-
- 616 655
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
81,493
- 5,387
- 86,880 98,334
2,226
-
-
- 2,226 1,319
1,170
-
-
- 1,170 1,170
3,396
-
-
- 3,396 2,489
-
-
-
-
-
-
84,904
- 5,487
- 90,390 100,842

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ST DUNSTAN WITH HOLY CROSS PCC NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023

1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Church Accounting Regulations and Charities Act 2011 using the receipts and payments basis.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention other than for the value of investments which have been shown at market value.

The accounts are framed as receipts and payments and do not take in account timing differences caused by accruals or prepayments.

1 (a) Funds

Unrestricted 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 purposes of the PCC. These include funds designated for a particular purpose by the PCC.

The purposes of restricted funds are noted in the accounts.

The accounts include transactions, assets and liabilities for the which the PCC are held responsible . They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe an affiliation to another body nor those that are informal gatherings of church members.

1 (b) Incoming resources

Voluntary income and capital sources

Collections are recognised when made. Amounts receivable under covenant are recognised only when honoured by the covenantor. Income tax recoverable on covenanted or gift aid donations is recognised when received.

Grants and legacies to the PCC are accounted for as soon as the PCC is notified of its entitlement and the likely amount due.

Other ordinary income

Rental income from letting of church premises is accounted for when earned.

1 (c) Resources expended

Grants

Grants and donations are accounted for when paid.

Costs

Costs are accounted for when they are expended.

1 (d) Fixed Assets

Consecrated land and buildings and movable church furnishings

Consecrated and beneficed property is excluded from the accounts by s. 10(2)(c) of the Charities Act 2011. No value is placed on movable church furnishings held by churchwardens on special trusts for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal since the PCC considers this to be an inalienable property. All expenditure during the year on consecrated or beneficed buildings and movable church furnishings, whether maintenance or improvement, is written off.

Freehold Property

Freehold property is stated at cost. No depreciation is charged against the values stated. Fixed asset investments

Investments are initially recognised at their transaction value and subsequently measured at their market value as at the balance sheet date using the closing quoted market price. The statement of financial activities includes the net gains and losses arising on revaluation and disposals throughout the year.