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MARDEN PAIUSH CHURCH
Annual Report
Financial Statements
of the Parocl]ial Church Council
for the year ended
31 December 2022
Charity Number: 1142437

Marden PattKbial Council
Chartty Number. 1142437
Annual Re￿rt alld Financial Statements
31 December 2022
Contents
Page
Legal and administrative inforniation
Annual Report
4-14
Statement of the PCC'S responsibilities
15
Independent examinerfs report
16-17
Statement of financial activities
18
Statement of assets and liabilities
19
Notes
20-26

Marden PaNKhial Church Council
Chanty Number: 1142437
Annual Rewjrt and Financia] Ststements
31 De¢ember 2022
Legal and Administrative Inforniation
Incumbent:
Revd Nicky Harvey
Churchwardens:
Dr Stephen Meech
Mrs Janet Gowen-
Smith
Representatives on the
Deanery Synod:
GrahaTn Codling
Brian Woodgate
Di Copas
Elected PCC tnembers: Ali Bomi¢y
(Secretary)
Sandra Bourne
Sian Bu
Jan Collins
Anne Cox
Sarah Davies
David Emanuel
Jonathan Picken
Jenny Smith
Robert Tweddle
Carol Walker
Chris Wyton
Mathewyoung
(2021-2022)
Co-opted PCC
Member:
Mike Davidson
(Treasurer)
Church Office:
The Vesty HalL
High Street
Marden fN12 9DR
Independent Examiner: Les s￿CeV
Bowling Green
Cottage, Hioh StreeL
Mard¢n TN12 9DP
Bankers:
Natwest Bank
3 High Street
MaÉdstone ME14 IHJ

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Annual Report
Atm and purposes
The PCC has the responsibility of cix)per&ing with the incumbenL the Reverend Nicky
Harvev: in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish: the whole Tnission ofthe Church. pastoral.
evangelistic, social and ecumenical. It also has maintenance responsibilities for the Church
building, the Churchyard and the Vestry Hall.
ObjectlVQ$ 2nd 2Ctivities
The PCC is committed to being an inclusive church providing an environment that enables
as manv people as possible to worship at OUT church- St. Michael and All Angels- and to
become part of our parish community. The PCC maintains an overview of worship
throughout the parish and makes suggestions on how the services can involve th¢ many
groups that live within the parish. Our services and worship put faith into practice through
prayer and scripture. music and sacrament. Since the Covid pandemic this has included the
provision of online worship.
When planning our activities for the year, the incumbent and the PCC have considered the
Cornmission's tsuidance on public benefit and, in particular. the specific guidance on
charities for the advancement of religion. In particular the PCC tries to enable ordinary
people to live out their faith as part of the parish community through:
worship and prnyer, learning about the Gospel, and developing their knowledge
and trust in Jesus"
provision of pastoral care for people livÉng in the parish.
missionary and outreach work.
The mission statement of the PCC is:
To share God's love
in worshipping together;
in learning and growing together, and
in service to others.
Achievements and perforniaDce
ElecÉoral roll
In April 2022 there were 135 membets on the Electoral Roll and at the end ofthe yearthere
remained 135 Members on the Roll. This compares to 125 in April 2021.

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Church altendanee
For the first time since the start of the Covtd-19 pandemic, there were no lockdowns or
restrictions on our communal worship in church throughout 2022. which has been
wonderful. However, as a church we have been very aware that the spread of Covid
throughout the community remains high and many of our church members are elderly or
have health conditions which make them vulnerable.
Whilst all our main services have returned to worship in church. we are continuing to offer
on-line services through the church Facebook page for those unable to attend in person and
these continue to be well viewed.
Marden Church is an inclusive church and welcoming to all abilities and disabilities, whkch
is especially important in light of the Church of England'5 Livino tn Love and Faith policy
and inclusivity of LGBTQF communities.
In January, PCC members agreed that we should apply to register forn]ally as an Inclusive
Church and adopt the Inclusive Church vision st2teTnent. Our application was accepted and
we are now registered with Inclusive Church and the Inclusive Church logo is displayed
on our website.
The numbers of families that are beginning to attend church regularly is very encouraging
and the popularity of Messy Church and the Little Fishes Toddler group is helping to
develop our links with families in the community.
Links with Marden Primary Academv - not a church school - have grown throughout the
year since the lifting of Covid restrictions. Rev Nickry takes relyular assemblies in school,
and the school have been to the church for whole school services &$ well as individual Class
visils.
Thts year the church twk the lead in helping the community through the period of
mourning after the death of our late Queen: HeT Majelly Queen Elizabeth 11. Th¢ Church
was open for people to light a candle and sign a l)ook of condolence. Flowers were laid
by individuals and the Parish Council next to the old ￿ockS. Special services were held
throughout the period of national mourning and our bells were also tolled to mark this sad
event.
The Remembrance Day service on 11 November was held inside the church. The
Remembrance Sunday service on the 13 was again held outside. Both were beautiful
services and well atÈended.
The Christmas Services were very popular and ￿'ell attended by church tnembers and those
in the wider community. It was lovely lo once again host the BAE Systems band at Carols
by CandlelighL
Three candidates from Marden church were confirmed at the Deanery Confirniation
Service at St Laurence's Church Ilawkhurst in January.

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The monthly CoTnrnunion service held on the I WedEJesday of each month at Bramley
Court is (roing well and is much appreciated by those who come.
Personnel
Revd Nicky has continued to be supported in her ministy by Sardh Emanuel: our Reader,
and Amanda AbbitL our Authorised Lay Minister. As a trained bereavement minister,
Amanda is authorised to conduct funerals in church and we are extremely grateful to both
Sarah and Amanda for their support throughout the year. Sarah offers Home Communion
to those who are unable to attend church otj a regular basis.
Kathy Young continues to develop the faith of our young people as Youth and Children's
Worker. She ￿nS Sunday Club, helps HTith Messy Church and sends out the baptism
anniversary cards. Kathy is also Church Administrntor and is responsible for managing the
Food Bank with Janice Collins
Alec Noakes retired as Gift Aid Secretary in July, following his house move further north.
Alec has been handling our Gift Aid for around 15 y&ws and ￿'e are most grateful for all
his dedi¢ation and hard work in this ￿ and also the Sound and Projection tearn over many
years. We wish Alec and his family every happiness for the future.
Kathy Young kindly offered to add the role of Gift Aid secretary to her responsibilities-
thank you Kathy.
Stephen Meech and Janet Gowen-smith continue to serve as Churchwardens, and we are
hugely grateful for all that they do. and for the support they give Revd Nicky in her
ministry.
The PCC 'Away Mornintr, at Sissinuhurst in May gave PCC member5 the opportunity to
get together and discuss broader church issues - such as where we atr now as a church.
where do we need to go to nurture and grow as a church, and how are we going to get
there? Members also looked into ¢T¢ating a Friends of Marden Church leafiet and electronic
giving.
Support ofworship services
Thankfully throughout 2022 we ivere able to return to communal WOTship in church,
although services continue to be posted onlin4 enabling those who are unable to attend tn
person to stay connected.
The weekly news sheet keeps church members infornied and involved with all church
servtces. activities and events, alongside the monthly Marden Church Parish MagaLine.
Our website continues to offer cuffent infom)ation and is monitored and updated on a
regular basis. Our Safeguarding policy is easily aCc￿S1b1e on the website.

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Sunday Club nms on the 2 and 4 Sundays during Communion services. Numbers have
continued to increase throutrhout the )'ear with children actively participating and engaging
with the liturgj. led activities. The number of families that are beginning to attend church
regularly is also very encouraging.
Messy Church is a great success with many families from our church, and the wider
community, attending regularly. It is held in the Vestry Hall around ¢very 6 weeks
throughout the year, with a focus on a particular theme such &8 Flarves¢ LiJo i Christmas
and JosepK offering all age activities and craft followed by infornial worship and te&
Lent reflection booklets were available for use at home during LenL and a Lent group was
attended by a small regular group of people. Reflective Prayer stations were set up in
church Teflecting on the stations of the cross.
A Prayer Lab)Tinth was marked out in the churchyard as 8n invitstion to prayer.
Advent reflections were also available for use at home.
All are very welcome to join our Home Groups for a tirne of bible study. prayer and
fellowship. Revd John Boume leads the Thursday evenino group and Sarah Emanuel leads
the Tuesday afternoon tsroup and new members are always welcome to join either of these
groups.
Compnunity building andfyP￿raLSlng
Thankfully. all the church led community events have restarted following the lifting of all
Covid -19 pandemic restrtctions. Thes¢ are thriving and include:
Craft Group
Weekly Village Cafe
Little Fishes Toddler group
Monthly ComrnuDitv Lunch
Come and Sing
Events for charity including coffee mornings and soup lunches
Kathy Young and Janice Collins contlnue to organise and manag¢ the Marden Food Bank,
on behalf of the church. It is open on Monday mornings between l(k12 n(K)n and is a real
lifeline for some in the community. especially in the current economic climate and the
increases in the Cost of living. They are very orateful for the help and support they receive.
Involve Kent visits the Food Bank on a monthly basis and is able to offer practical help
with benefit applications and housing SuP￿rt.
The village community continues to be very generous in their support of the foodbank. All
financial donations are managed by the church and used to buy supplies.

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As well &s donations from individuals, the FIK)d Bank was supported by generous
donations from the Parish Council and other community organisations such as the Paddock
Wood Lion4 the Salvation Amy and Bethany sch￿1.
Students from Bethany School have been visiting on a Friday afternoon as part of their
enrichment programme and have been very helpful sorting out and shopping for the Food
Bank.
All Harvest Festival donations were handed over to the Food Bank and it w&$ also the
nominated church Charity of the Month for October, and received a welcome boost to
funds.
Kathy is very grateful for the support she receives from Jan Collins. Angela Lindsell and
Sandra Osbourne. It helps build relationships and trust when visitors see a familiar friendly
face.
Little Fishes toddler group continues to thrive on Wednesday mornings durtng tem time
throughout the year and is an important form of outreach to thc whole community. On
aveyage around 25 children attend each session and some of the f8Jnilies now also come
alon(r to Messy ChuTch and Crib and Christingle services.
Many Weddings, Baptisms and Funernls have been held in the church throughout the year
celebrating our joys and grievintr for our sorrows.
The church took part in the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations during the June Bank
Holiday weekend. The church had a stall on Southons Field and the Bell ringers organis
a BBQ to raise money for the restoration of the church bells. A Flower Festival was held
in the Church.
The church relies on Fundrdising activities throughout the year to generate much needed
income for church funds and we are verv grdteful to all who come along to support these
events. Numerous events were held and these include=
A mid-summer Market was held in the front Vicarage garden in June, with a small number
of stalls including cakes, provision& crafts and a delicious BBQ.
Cream T￿% were held in the Vicarage garden during five Consecutive Sundays in August
and September.
In September, Marden Church took part in the Ride & Stride in support of the Friends of
Kent Churches and hosted the Friends of Kent Churches Tea event raising further fijnds.
We held a band concert in church as part of our Patronal festival weekend at the end of
September.
The Christmas Market held in the church at the end of November was very successful and
a lovelv way to start the Chtistm&s season.
The Christmas Tree festival in the church together with soup and rolls were available for
all, as part of the Marden at Christm&8 celebrations.

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We are very grateful to Carol Walker and Graham Codling for all the hard WOTk they have
put in to organising and tnanaging so many fundraising events over the years and to all
thos¢ who have help¢d out and supported in any way.
Sadly, the Friends of Marden's He[l￿e agreed that the charity would be dissolved at the
end of March 2022. Membership had waned in recent years and there was a lack of
volunteers to take up positions on the Committee.
Over the past 13 years. the charity donated over £36,000 to the church whTch was laTgely
used to refurbish the church tower and repair the church windows. Members of the PCC
are most gratefijl to the support the FOMH h&s given to the church over the years.
Revd Nicky and Niall Dosa￿ the head of Marden Primary Academy hav¢ continued to
extend the links between the church and the school throuoJout the year. Revd Nicky visits
the school to take assemblies and the whole school came to church for a Remembrance
service and the Christmas end of tern] savice
Marden ¢hur¢h on¢e again welcolned Ordinands from St Augustine's Theological College
to carry out a mission project in the coTnTnunity Is part of their studies. The students
organised an excellent day workino with Years 3 and 4 pupils from Marden Prirnarv
Academy in the church. focusing on the Christmas Story.
Revd Nlcky h&8 also developed close links with Marden Scout Group.
Throughout the year we have continued to supwrt nominat￿ charitÈe4 &$ part of our
Chartty of the Month and the charities concerned have been very grntefijl for the donations
that we have been able to send. Soup lunches are held in the Vestry Hall once a month in
support of the Charity of that month and these have been hugely popular and successful in
rdising funds.
The church was very much a part of the parish 'Warn] Spaces, initiative alongside otheT
village groups and organisations to offer our services to those who need it in th¢ village
and help provide warm space5 to visit on a rota basis throughout the week in the winter
months.
We are actively encouraging outside groups to use the church 8$ it is lovely for tt to be used
by the wider cotnmunity. However. we do need to make a charge for this as there are
fmancial overheads such &s he*ing and insurdnce.

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The building
In February 2020, James Sawle our Tower Captain ptEsented a report to the PCC for the
proposed urgent restoratton of the church bells.
The 8 Bells of Marden church are 110 years old and have had no signifJ&2nt maintenance
work since their installatiOT] by Alfred Bow¢ll. As a resulL much of the fittings are in need
of renewal and updating and in their current condition are becoming increasingly harder to
ring, and require more monthly maintenance.
Three estimates were obtained with quotes in the region of £45k plus VAT.
Since then, and following the &￿Ing of all Covid restrictions. due to the pandemic, the bell
ringers have throwm themselves into fijndraising for the project with all funds raised going
into a designated Bells Restoration Fund.
In September we put down a deposit of £15k with our prefe￿ed bell hanger, Nicholson
Engtneering, who have guaranteed to cany oui the works for £45k plus VA T with the work
scheduled to take place in Autumn 2023.
Earlier in the year stomi Eunice Ca￿ some damage to both the church roof and also, to
a lesser exten¢ to the roof of the Vestry Hall. The large church Notice Board was also
blown over and damaged in the same storni. This was very kindly repaired by Les Daniel.
Essential repairs were carried out to the leather on the organ reservoir.
The Flagpole halyard h&s been replaced and we have a new flag with the Diocesan crest.
The Lady Chapel pews have been detached 2nd moved to the side following the Pews
Temporary Minor Re-ordering (fMRO). This enabled us to make more flexible use of the
floor space in the middle - and was particularly beneficial for displaying crafts at the
Christmas Market and for use when the school visits.
A Health and Safety walk of the church and churchyard is carried out twice a year by
members of the fabrtc committee.
A team of volunteers help to keep the church clean on a regular basi
Bookings for the Vesty Hall have been good and we secured three new regular bookings
later in the year.
Unfortunately our lengthy application for a grant from Allington Landfill Facility for the
refurbishment of the Vestry hall was turned dO￿.Tr.
Ihe grounds
Under the oversight of the Fabric Committee, the Church}'ard is developing well into its
state of 'Gods Natural Acre..
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Sadly in June, several fires were lit in the churchyard causing some damage to the fir trees
and grass. These incidents were extremely concerning and reported to the police and the
fire brigade. These actions, and other antisocial behaviours in the village, called for greater
police presence and vigilance in the community.
The Maidstone Task Force organised for the Communitv Pa}back Team to work in the
churchyard every Sunday to clear brambles and undergrowth: supervised by the probation
service. The Payback Team has done a great job and their work is much appreciated.
Members of the team are invlted to join the congregation for coffee and biscuits after the
main l 0.30am Sunday services.
Outside contractors contRnued to mainlain areas of tight tnowing and areas of naturaI (but
maintained) growth supported by a team of volunt¢ers to clear other parts of the
churchyard. PCC members are grateful to all those who have helped look after and maintain
the churchyard- it is hugely appreciated.
Thepeople
We continue to build relationships with those in the wider community with a healthy
number of Weddings and Baptisms.
A copy of Marden Church's Data Protection Policy is held in the church office 2nd can be
read on our website and is reviewed by the PCC everv three years.
As mentioned earlier in the report, we ate now registered with Inclusive Church as a church
which celebrates and affims every person and does not discriminate.
We are committed to being a 'Safe Church'_ following strict Safeguarding procedures,
DBS checks and Data Protection. Stricter regulations, a result of GDPR, have meattt that
people may receive additional consent fomLS to SI￿ and that is part of the pmcess of
reinforcing ourselves as a safe church.
Marden Church's Safeguarding Policy is reviewed by the PCC on an annual basis.
Marden Church belongs to the Weald Deanery, and our Deanery representatives keep the
PCC informed of developments within the Deanery and neighbouring parishes. Graham
Codling is the Deanery Lay Chair and Brian W(M)d.ts2te. the Deanery secretary.
Churches within the Deanery have been working on the Weald Wide Web plan, with the
aim of encouraging co-operation between churches, reaching out to all our communities
and adapting to change. This has now been approved and has formed a framework from
which to work for parishes in the deanery. There is no specific path to follow. but parishes
are encouraged to share ideas and work collaboratively.
Deanery Elections will take place in 2023. with three representatives from Marden Church
elected on to the Deanery.

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Finantixl review
The Statement of Financial Activities for the y¢aT ended 31 December 2022 is set out on
page 18 and the Statement of Assets and Liabilities &$ at 31 December 2022 on page 19.
In 2022 total receipts for unrestricted funds incre&sed to £129.J19 compared to £119,416
in 2021. This increase w&$ largely du¢ to lega¢i¢s gifted to the church and also to high¢r
income from fundraising activities (£6.137) and from hire of the Vestry Hall (£7.160) in
the absence of any Covid-19 lockdow￿ or restrictions during 2022. Regular planned
giving and the gift aid reclaimed on it fell 4% to £7),079. Gross income of £9,655 from
the Parish Magazine was largely unchanged from 2021.
Tota] designated fund receipts in 2022 InCre￿d to £43,952, comprising donations of
£11,175 for the Marden Food Bank, £22.337 for the Restordtion of the Bells Fabric Fund
(including a generous legacy), £4.466 for charitable giving and £5.971 for Living
Memories. In comparison, total designated fund receipts in 2021 were £14.425 (£5,962 for
the Food BanL £4,420 for the Fabric Fund, £2,825 for charitable giving and £1,217 for
Living Memories).
In 2022 net total funds showed a surplus of £48.532 compared with a deficit of £21,972 in
2021. This surplus comprised a £30:li5 sutplus in unrestricted funds (2021- deficit of
£263) and a £18,397 surplus in unrestricted fi￿d5 (2021: deficit of £21,709). These swings
from deficit back to surplus in both unrestricted and designated funds reflected a
combination of factors: in 2021 a restoration of the church windows cost £20.869 and we
retumed to paying the full amount of our Parish sha￿ (£78,650 versus £53,960 in 2020),
whereas the inflow of funds in 2022 benefited from three legacies and a major fund raising
effort for the restoration of the church bells.
At the year-end 2022 total unrestricted fimds carried fonvard were £45,816 (2021:
£15,681) and totsl designated funds carried fonvard were £25,484 (2021". £7,087). Net
assets at the year-end 2022 were £71,300 (2021: £22,768) and included bank balances of
£59,323 (2020: £26,977).
As at 31 December 2022 total desI￿ed funds of £25.484 included £1 1,268 for the Fo(NJ
Bank (2021: £3,121), £6,072 for Living Memories {2021- £2,470) and £8.141 for the
Restoration of the Bells Fabric Fund (which in¢luded £1,496 transferred from the Herttage
Fabric Fund on its dissolution in 2022).
Reserves policy
It is PCC policy to ty to maintain a balance on ￿n￿Stricted funds equating to at I￿t three
months, unrestricted payments. This is equivalent to approximately £30,0(K). It is held to
smooth out fluctuations in cash flow and to meet emergen¢ies. PCC was able to return to
meeting this target in 2022 with unrestricted funds of £45.816 caLTied forward at the end
of the year (versus £15,681 at 2021 year-end).
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Designated funds of £25.484 at the year*nd were exclusively for the use of the FO￿ B
Living Memories, the Bells Fabric Fund and the General Fabric Fund.
Going concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the PCC has a
reasonable expectation that it has adequate unrestricted funds to meet its debts as they fall
due despite unpaid voluntary 2020 Parish Share contributions of £25,329. payable to the
Diocese of Canterbury. There is no legal requirement for the PCC to accrue for the
outstanding amount in the financial ststements as it ts not a legally enforceable liability
and it is a voluntary contribution payable when fl￿dS perniiL In January 2023 £8,534 was
paid to the Diocese as a part-payment towards the arrears. In addition the PCC has a
reasonable expectation that it has adequate unrestricted funds if there is a shortfall in
donations to meet the commitments for the restoration of the church bells.
Structure, governance 2nd management
The PCC
The Parochial Church Council (PCC) is the governing body of St Michael & All Angels
Church, Marden. The PCC operates under the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure.
The method of appoinljnent of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules.
All Church attendees are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election
to the PCC.
The PCC meets six times during the year, which includes an Awaymoming. Between PCC
meetings the Standinu Committee comprising the Vicar, the churchivardens, the Tre&surer
and the PCC secretary, meets to act on behalf of the PCC.
At the PCC meetings all matters regarding the Tunning of the church and its finances are
discuss¢d. At ¢ach of its meetings the Council receives a report from the Incumbent relating
to Mission and Mtnisty, Tre&8urer, from the Churchwardens regarding church fabric and
maintenaTJce, from meetings of Deanery and Diocese, from the Vestry Hall COJJ)mittee,
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS} checks and from the Youth and Children's Worker
and the Food Bank.
The Vicar, other ministers (lay and oidained).. the Churchwardens and the representatives
at the Deanery & Diocesan Synods are, by nature of their role, members of the PCC. The
remaining 12 members are elected at the Annual Meeting. As at the date of this Report
there are 12 elected members.
The PCC members who have served from l January 2022 until the date of this report are
set out on page 2. Chris Wyton 2nd Mathew Young will be retiring at the APCM 2023 and
David Emanuel will be standing down. Sarah Davies and Anne Cox will be eligible for re-
election.
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With an elector￿ roll of ltheen and 200, the PCC is entitl¢d to bave 12 elected
members.
Committees
vario￿ groups and committees meet between PCC meetings a8 appropriate and report
back to the PCC for discussion and decision. These groups and committees include the
Finance and Standing Committ4 the V¢sty Hall ConllnitteE the Chatities Committee
and the Fabric Committee.
Finance andstapthng Committee
This is the only committee required by law. It has power to transact the business of the
PCC between its meeting4 subject to any dite¢tAon given by the PCC. It oversees the
general finances of our Church work by monitoring income and expenditure andthe annuaI
budget.
tn 2022, tt comprised the IncumbenL Churchwardens. Tre&surer, and the PCC Secretary.
The Finance and Standing Committee meets 5 times during the year.
Vesty Hall Committee
This group has the responsibility of overseeing the maintenance and running of the Vesty
Hall.
Charities Committee
Marden chU￿h supports a number of charities over the year, with a particular focus given
to a specific named cl)arity each month of the year and two charities during DecembeT. The
charity is piomoted throughout the montty with infonnation and leafiets displayed on a
large board by the entrance door. Any donations to the charity are placed in the box by the
door or made on-line to the trewurer. and tbe total is given to the charity at the end of the
tnontK together witb any extra fundraising from specÉal events. such as the soup lunches,
held duting the month.
We continue wtth our Mission objective of sHAR￿G GOD'S LOVE tN:
WORSHIPPING TOGETHER
LEARNtNG AND GROWING TOGETHER
sERv￿G OTHERS.
PCC on 8 March 2023 and signed on its behalf by:
Ilev'd Nicky Harvey
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Statement of the PCC'S responsibilities
Law 2pplicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Tnjstees to prepare financial
statements for each financial y¢ar, which give atwe and fair view of the Charity's financial
activities during the vear and of its financial position at the end of the year. In preparino
those financial staterneD￿ the Trustees are required to:
a) select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently"
b) make judgments and estimates
re&sonable and prudenL
c) state whether applicable accounting sthndards and statements of recommended
practice have been followed subject to any departures disclosed and explained in
the fmancial st2tements" and
d) prepare the financial statements on the goints concern basis unless it is inappropriate
to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose ivith
reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and enable them to
ensuTr that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. They are also
responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps
for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
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Independent examiner's report to the Parochial Church Council of St
Micbael and All Angels, MardeD
I re￿rt to the members of the Parochial Church Council (the PCC) on the financial
statements of the PCC lor the year ended 31 Decem￿[ 2022. which are set out on pages
18to26.
This report is made solely to the PCC. as a IM)dy. in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities
{Ac¢ounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My wotk has been undertaken so that I may
state to the PCC those matters l am requireAJ to state io them in this report and for no other
purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to
anyone otheT than the PCC for this report or for the opinions I have formed.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As members of the PCC, you are responsible forthe preparation of the financial sLqtements
in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and the Church Accounting
Regulations 2006. The PCC considerthat an audit is not required for this year under section
144(2) of the 2011 Act and that an independent examination is needed.
I report in respect of my examination of the financial statements of the PCC under section
145 of th¢ 2011 Act and in canrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable
directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Indepettdent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination. I can eonfwm that no matters have come to my
attention giving me reasonable cause to beli¢ve that in, any material respect:
accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act. or
2. the financial statements do not accord with those accounting records; or
3. the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements covering the
form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports)
Regulations 2008.
In connection with my examination, I have considered the ability of the PCC to continue
as a going concern due to the unpaid voluntarv Parish Share contributions due to the
Diocese of Canterbury for 2020 amounting to £25:329 as at 31 December 2022 and the
mmitrnent of £47,079 inclusive of VAT for the restoration of the church bells, of which
£15,69i in¢lusive of VAT w&8 paid during the year.
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Marden Parochial Chwch Counc6
ChariTh" NFumber. 114?4)7
AnnuaI Reikn and Financial Statrments
JI December 2022
Independent Examiner's report (￿ntinued)
l am satisfied that the PCC can continue as a going concern because. after making due
inquiries:
the Parish Share is not a legally enfot¢eable liability and is a voluntary c4)ntribution
payabl¢ when funds pennil of which £8,534 was paid tn January 2023 and also
there is no legal requirement for the PCC to accrne for the outstanding amount in
the financial ststements" and
as at 31 De￿rnber 2022 donations of £23.834 had been received to cover the cost
of the restoration of the church bells and as atthe date of Si￿1ng this ttport a further
£6,418 had been ttceived in donations leaving a further £16,827 by Octobet 2023;
the PCC have a te&sonable expectation in the event of any shortfall in the fuE]d
raising for the restorntion of the church bells that the Church has adequate
unrestricted funds, which as at 31 December 2022 were £45.816. to meet any
shortfall in the fund raising for the rostoration of the church bells.
I have no other concerns and have come across no other matters in connection wtth the
examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper
understanding of the financial statements to be reacheiL
L D Stracey ACMA
Bowling Green Cottage
High Street
Marden
Kent TN12 9DP
March 2023
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Marden Porochial Church Council
Chartty Number. 1142437
Annua] Report and Financial Statements
)1 December 2022
Stgtement of FiDancial Activities
for the year eplded 31 December 2022
Total
funds
2022
Total
funds
2021
Unrestrieted Designated
fullds
funds
Notes
Incoming resourcos
Voluntary income
Activities for generating fimds
Income from investments
Church activities
Other illcoming resources
2(a)
2(b)
2(c)
2(d)
94286
6.137
43,952 138238
6,137
99,566
8,311
21,736
22,960
7,160
3,003
43,952 173271 133,841
7.160
129,319
Resources expended
Fundraising activities
Church activities=
Diocesan Parish Share
Church improvements
Other church activities
3(a)
33)
335
3(b)
3(c)
3(d)
70,117
(15.693)
44,425
99.184
70,117
78,650
15.693
20.869
9,862
54287
56,294
25,555 124.739 155.813
Net {outgoing)lincoming
resourcos
30.135
18,397
48532 {21,972)
Balance brought forward at start
of the year
15,681
7.087
22,768 44,741
Total funds urried fonv2rd at
end of th¢year
45,816
25,484
71JOO
22,768
The notes on pages 20 to 26 forni an integral part of these financial statements.
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Marden Parocbi81 Church Cow)cil
CILarity Nwnber: 11424)7
Annual Report and Financial Statemel
31 December 2022
Statement of assets and liabilihes
ot 31 December 2022
2022
2021
Current assets
Debtors
C&8h at bank
18,078
59J23
77,401
2,640
26,977
29,617
Creditors:
Amounts falling due within one year
Net assets
6.101
71
00
6,849
Fullds
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
Total funds
45,816
25,484
71JOO
15,681
7,087
The notes on pages 20 to 26 form an integral part of these financial statements.
These financial statements on pages 18 to 26 were approved by the Paro¢hial Church
Council on 8 Mawh 2023 and were SI￿)ea on its behalf by.
Rev'd Nicky Harvey
Chairpersonfor 2022
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Marden PanKhial Church Council
Charity Number. 1142437
Annual Rqxyrt and Financta] Statements
31 December 2022
Iyotes (forniingpart of¢hefipkThcial statements)
l. Accounting Policies
Basis ofprepartition ofihefinancialslalepnents
The financtal statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, in
accordance with the Church Aw)unting Regulations 2006 and the Statement of
Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (2015) preparing
their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
appli¢abl¢ in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
The fmancial statements are presented in sterling and rounded to the nearest £.
The financial slatements include all transactions, assets and Itabilities for which the
PCC is responsible in law.
The primary objective of the charity IS to promote the tsospel of Lord Jesus Christ
according to the doctrine and practice of the Church of England. The charity meets the
definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities aTe initially
recognized at hisLoricai cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant
accounting policy note(s).
The church is a registered charity in England and Wales. The trustees are the members
of the PCC.
Going concern
At the time of approving the accoun￿ the PCC h&$ a reasonable expectAtion that the
Church h&8 adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable
ture given that the outstanding amount of £2i,329 due to the Diocese of Canterbury
for the 2020 Parish Share is not a legally enforceable liability and is a voluntary
contribution payable when funds permit. Also there is no legal requirement for the
PCC to aCC￿e for the outstanding amount in the financial statements. In addition the
PCC h&g a reasonable expectation that it has adequate unrestricted funds if there is a
shortfall in donations to meet the commitments for the restoration of the church bells.
Therefore the PCC continues to adopt the going concern b&8is of accounting in
preparing th¢ financial statements.
Funds accounting
Unrestricted fimds are general funds of the PCC that are not subject to any restrictions
regarding their use and can be used by the PCC for general purposes.
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Marden Parochial Church Council
Charity Numkr: 1142437
ATrrn￿ Re￿rt and Financial Ststements
)1 December 2022
Notes (conlinued)
l. Accoullting Policies (continued)
Funds accounting (contint4ed)
Designated fimds represent donations or grdnts received for specific future purposes.
The funds may only be expeT]ded on the specific object for which they were given and
any balance remaining unspent at the end of each year are Ca￿led forward as a balance
on that fimd.
The designated funds comprise donations and grants for the Heritage Fabric Fund
(dissolved 2022), the Restordtion of the Church Bells Fund, the General Fabric Fwid,
Living Memories and Marden Food Bank.
Incopning resources
All incoming resources are accounted for gTOSS.
Planned giving. collections and donations are recognized when received. Tax
recoverable on gift aid donations is rec02nized when the incoming resource, to which
it relates, is received. All other income is recognized when it is receivable.
ResourcLs expended
The voluntary diocesan Parish Share is accounted for when due except where there is
a strong possibility or no likelihood that the PCC will not have the fijnds to meet th¢
payment and it is then accounted for on a receipts and payments basis. All other
expenditure is genernlly recognized when it is incuTred and is accounted for gross.
Currenl asséts
Amounts owtntr to the PCC at 31 De¢eTnber in respect of fees, rents or other income
are shown in debtors less provision for amounts that may prove uncollectablc.
Short tern] deposits include cash held on deposit at the bank
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Marden Parocbial Church Council
Charity Number: 1142437
Annual Report and Financial Statements
31 Decetnber 2022
Notes (contipwed)
2. Incoming Resources
(a) Voluntary income
Unrestricted Dosignated
funds
funds
Total
2022
Total
2021
Planned giving
Collections at services
Gift day
Gift aid recovered
Donations
Leuacies, grants and other
incotne
58.149
2.758
58,149
2,758
59,716
2,742
500
16,402
EO,202
14,930
5,449
14,930
49,401
43.952
13,000
94,286
13,000
138238
43,952
99,566
(b) Activities for gen¢ratino funds
Unrestricted Designated
fullds
fllDds
Total
2022
Total
2021
Fundraisino activities
6.137
(c) InVest￿ent income
Unrestricted D&signated
funds
nd$
Total
2022
Total
2021
Interest income
(d) Church activities
UDr¢stricted Designgted
funds
funds
Total
2022
Total
2021
Fees from weddings.
fuTJerals etc.
Magazine income
12,081
9,655
12.081
9,65)
21,736
13.085
9,875
22,960

Marden Parochial Church Council
Charity Number.. 1142437
Annual Report and Financial Statements
31 December 2022
Notes (continued)
2. Incoming Resources (contim*d)
(e) Other incoming resourtrs
Unrestrictl￿ D￿]gnated
fullds
funds
Total
2022
Totsl
2021
Vesty hall income
7.160
7,160
3,003
3. Resources expended
(a) Cost of generating funds
UDrostricted Dosignated
funds
fuuds
Total
2022
Totsl
2021
Fundraising activities
335
33)
(b) Parish Share
The Parish Share due for 2022 and 2021 w&s paid in full. The Parish Share for
2020 excluded arrears of £2i.484 which were not accrued as it was not possible
to make the payment due to depleted funds. The Parish Share is not a legally
enforceable liability and is a voluntary contribution payable when funds perniit.
In January 202), following PCC approval, a pa)'ment of £8,534 was paid to the
Diocese of Canterbury as a part-payment towards the arrears.
(c) Church improvements
An advance payment of £15,693 was paid during the year for the restoration of the
Church bells which has been included in resources expended for Desi_gnated funds
for the year ended J l December 2022. This advance payment was transferred to
prepayments as at 31 December 2022.
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Marden Parochial Church Council
c.harity Number: 1142437
Annual Reikn and Financial Ststements
31 De¢emE￿ 2022
Notes (contimied)
3. Resourc¢s expended (conlinued)
(d) Other chureh Aetivities
Unrestritted Designated
nds
funds
Total
2022
Total
2021
Fees remitted to diocese
Church giving
Magazine expenses
Vesty hall expenses
ofrice expenses
Church utilities
Ministy cxpenses
Miscellaneous expenses
6,876
7,493
3,662
3589
3,129
9,814
17J55
2J69
7,403
14,580
3,666
3.394
3,358
7,455
15,803
635
7.493
3.662
3.589
3,129
9,814
17.355
2,369
9,862
44.425
ij
54287
56,294
4. Anatysis of net 2Mets by fund
Unrestricted D¢signated
funds
lunds
Total
2022
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within one
year
Amounts due from unr&stricted funds to
designated fi￿dS
15,693
6,072
18,078
59?23
53251
(6,101)
(6,101)
3,719
45.816
3.719
25,484
71?00
5. Debtors
Unrestricted Dosignated
funds
funds
Total
2022
Total
2021
Gift aid receivable
Prepa￿￿ents- restoration
of bells fund
2.385
2J85
2,640
15,693
15.693
15.693
18,078
2.385
2,640
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Marden PaffKhiai Church Council
Charity Number: 1142437
AnnL￿1 Rewrt and Financial Statements
31 December 2022
Notes (continued)
6. Cash at bank
2022
2021
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
53351
6,072
59J23
24,507
26,977
7. Creditors: amounts falling due within one vear
2022
2021
Deferred income from magazine advertlsing
Vesty Elall rents rec¢iv¢d in advance
Wedding de￿sIts received in advance
Charity donations received in advance
5,401
400
5,310
221
800
518
6.849
6,101
8. Dosignated funds
2022
Balance at l January 2022
Incoming resources
Resources expended
7,087
43,9)2
25,55
25,484
Designatedfyndf compnse..
2022
2021
Marden Food Bank
Heritage Fabric Fund
Living Memories
Restoration of Bells Fund
Fabric Fund General
11268
3,121
1,496
2,470
6,072
8,141
25,484
7.087

Marden Parochial chU￿h Council
Charity Number: 1142437
Annual R￿￿ and Financial Statements
31 Decemi*r 2022
Notes (conlim4ed)
8. D¢signated funds (cop21inued)
The balance on the Restoration ofBells Fund can be analysed asfollows.-
2022
Balance at l January 2022
Transf¢r from the Herit4ue Fabric Fund
Donations received during the year
Advance payment to the contractor
Balance at 31 December 2022
1,496
22J38
15,693
8,141
The oulstanding amowit to bef￿nded￿ 31 December 2022 can be analysed asfollows..
2022
Amount committed to contrnctor
Advan¢e payment to the contractor
Balance on Restoration of Bells FuT)d
Balance to be funded at 31 Decelnber 2022
47,079
(15,693)
23245
As at th¢ date of the signing of these f￿anCial statements further donations of £6,418 have
been received during 2023.
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