Registered number 1142709 The PCC of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Caverswall stoke on Trent Report and Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31 December 2023
The PCC of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Caverswall Contents Page Trustees Annual Report Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financial Activities 16 17 Balance Sheet 18 Notes to the Financial Statements 19
DIOCESE OF LICHFIELD GOING FOR GROWTH TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CAVERSWALL STOKE-ON-TRENT Charity Reference Number 1142709 FOR THE YEAR ENDED ST 31 DECEMBER 2023
TAR 2023-. Tre Parochic71 Church Council of the Ecclesia51ical Pattsh of Cavet5woII, Sloke-on-Trenl The PCC of the Ecclesiaslical Parish of Coverswoll Contents Page Inlroduction and Report from the Vlcar Trustees Annual Report Independent Examiner's Report 16 statement of Financlal Aclivities 17 Balance Sheet Notes to the Financlal Stolements 19
TAR 2023.. The Porochial Church Council of N)e Ecclesiostical Parish of Caverswall. Sloke-on-Trenl INTRODUCTION: The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiaslical Parish of Caverswall is responsible for the whole mission of ils two Churches.. St. Peter's and Sl. Andrew's. st. Peter's Church is situated in the village of Caverswall in the Staffordshire MoorSands. It is a pretty. medieval Church building, enlarged and adapted over the cenluries, with a written record of Incumbenls dating back to 1230. 11 is popular for Weddings and Baptisms, seats approximalely 160 people, and has a small kitchen and toilet area and a bell lower Ihat was restored in 2008. Sl. Andrew's Church is located in Weston Coyney, Stoke-on-Trent and was built and dedicated in 1984, wilh the aim of serving the communities there, wilhin whose boundaries the Church is situated. 11 is a modern building, with a seating capacity of approximately 200 people. Wilhin the building is also a Centre which comprises a hall, large kilchen, loilet facilitie5 and a smaller kitchen, plus a number of smaller rooms and office space. The Parish Office is based there, and the Centre and small rooms are hired by local Communily groups and are in almost constant use throughout the week. st. Peter's and St. Andrew's Churches hold separate worship services most Sunday mornings, but they also operate closely as a Parish Community and have many shared events and activities. and administrative arrangements. They work together with All Saints Church (the Parish of Dilhornel as a United Benefice, with one Incumbent for Ihe three Churches. The Benefice is in the Cheadle Deanery, the Archdeaconry of Stoke-upon-Trent, and Ihe Diocese of Lichfield (Church of England). TAR Vicars, Report 2023 It was wilh great sadnes5 that we, alongside all other Churches in Ihe counlry and around the world, had to announce the dealh of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth11 in Seplember 2022. We were able to gather to watch fhe funeral, and later, the Coronation of King Charles on a large projeclion screen at both St. Andrew's and at All Saints, Dilhorne. And, for Ihose who were able to attend. it felt right to gather for these national moments which were primarily Christian service5, and it made these significant events in the nation's life even more so by being together. Funerals still seem to be a big feature of parish life here. wth many more taking place than had been the yearly average before Covid. Sadly, we have had a number of much younger people to help family and friends say goodbye to, but I am especially grateful lo all the church family who serve al all our funeral services who help those attending feel welcomed and cared for in the midst of such sadness. Whether Churchwardens or Vergers ond musicians, and others, Ihere is an atmosphere of real care for all those attending thol ha5 been frequently commented on. A new bereavemenl group is providing support and Space to talk about loss and memories, which is proving important for those that attend.
TAR 2023.. The Porochiol Church CoLJncil of *he Ecclesioslical Parish ofcavetswall, Sloke-on-Trent There have been many happier gatherings, worship is still very much a living commitment of Ihe majorily of those who attend our Churches, and 51h Sundays especially. thal step outside our more normal worship patterns, have seen teslimonies and the 'divine miracles, of sponlaneous contributions from people that have been so obviously Spirit driven, that the hairs on the back of my neck have slood up for pretly well all of the worship. I hope that Ihat freedom in worship will grow in the years aheadl In last years, TAR report, I had said about the target I had set myself to see at least four new families come to join the Church. I, m pretty certain that target has been met, because new families and a number of individuals have grown to love whal Church is about. and attend regularly, but l/we cannot be complacent, as getting new people to grow in that commitment is still an ongoing challenge here. other Highlights inclvded.. The Vinesong Concert and Mlnistry Event... The leam from Vine50ng, who are internationally recognised for Iheir performances, and rnore importantly their leading of Spirit filled worship and ministry came lo St. Andrew's. The evening was a reol blessing to all who came from across the town. We hope that there will be opportunitie5 for a relurn visit soon. utloxeter Brass Band Concert.. One of the great gatherings Ihis year was a concert with the Uttoxefer Bras5 Band. helping to raise money for our part of Ihe Food Bonk system in Stoke. It was a great evening of Film theme tunes. and raised considerable funds to help us top up Supplies for specific needs at the Food Bank, and the team do not need lo worry aboul getting all they need. We are hoping the Band will come to lead an evening of Carol Singing towards Christma5 in 2024, but I'm sure it will be an ongoing relationship with this wonderfu5 group of musicians. Worship Album... I had brought with me lots of worship song recordings that I had recorded for Covid Lockdown services in my last parish. With the help of a good number of the Church family here, and over a number of recording opportunilies, we created an album of conlemporary worship songs given away for donations fo the St. Peter's Clock Repair Fund. It is a good album, and will have a life beyond the clock repairsl Film Night... Just before Christmas we had a big screen showing of the Muppet5, Chrislmas Carol.. Again a great success for all ages, putting us in Ihe mood for Christmasl Open Doors Events at Sl. Peter's... A number of events through the summer, and a one-off running up lo Christmas were full of community members as well as Church members. So much joy filled energy goes inlo making these the success they are and l am so grateful to the teams and individuals that make them happen.
TAR 2023.. The Parochiol Church Council of Ihe Ecclesiasticql PIsh of Caverswoll. Stoke-on-Trenl Mornlng Coffee.. Continue to be an ongoing success. A good number of people are now regulars from both within lhe Church family, and from the broader communily. I still thrill at Ihe number of people committed to rnaking these gatherings a success, and especially the cake makers who make sure there is plenty of choice. Calch-up Baptisms... We had hoped that once we had worked through the waiting list, utilising these group baptism events, we would then see families come to the family service for individual baptisms. But fhe waiting list, if anything. has increased again. and we have had to plan more Sunday afternoon baptisms through into the year ahead. Sermon Serles... Again l am immensely Ihrilled with the effort our three Readers put info preparing lo lead services. and especially to preach. We work for most of the year with sermon series, but cul back inlo the Lectionary Readings for Lent and Advent. We have had series looking al the Psalms, a series looking at where Jesus confronts the world, and a series looking ot the work of the Holy Spirit. The Church family here respond so powerfully to sermons. and that encourages us as preachers to struggle wilh the Word to give a prayerful. and hopefully inspired. message. Alpha Course... The second Alpha Course in my time as Vicar has again been a real success both numerically, but more importantly through peoples, response to the course materiall We had people who had attended the previous year's Alpha, and a good number of new people as well, and it leads to a great interaction of debate and conversation. School Assemblles.. A number of schools have again been into St. Andrew's for curriculum visits and assemblies. And I have been into several Schools within the parish to conduct assemblies and speak on various requested themes. These contacts continues to grow. We also had requests from the two Church schools to run communion service5 for the school family, which we did. We provided crusty bread and grapes for the children, and bread and wine for staff and adults who came to share. I had not been asked to do such a Service before, but they were wonderful, and had the real sense of sharing the feasl al the Lord 's Table. We already have dates for the year ahead which I look forward to. My ongoing prayer is that all three churches in my care presently grow to have a sustainable future, bul thal can only come through having o working commilment from the whole Church family to look for, and work for growth,. to see discipleship grow in us as the existing Church family, and to see a growth in new disciples who come to see our Churches as the place they worship and grow in the Gospel. That is still a big ask. because working for growth, and for new members of a Church, sometimes requires sacrifice over what we are 'comfortable with, if Church were just for us.
TAR 2023.. The Parochiol Church Council of the Ecclesioslical Parish ofcovemvoll. Stok&on-Trent Trustees. Annual Report For the Year ended 31sl December 2023 The Porochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Caverswall, Stoke-on-Trenl Charity Reference Number 1142709 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATION DETAILS a) Charily Name: The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Caverswall, Stoke-on-Trent, Charily Reference Number 1142709 IRegistered July 20111. b) Key Contacts and Address: Revd Mike Newbon, Mrs Christine Lomax and Mrs Elizabeth Beardmore, Churchwardens, C/0 The Parish Office. St. Andrew's Church & Cenlre, 375 Weston Road. Weston Coyney. Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 6HB Parlsh Office: Tel. 01782 312570. Email.. caverswa11382@btinlernel.com. Web-site: ww.allsaintssfandrewsstpelers.chessck.co.uk c) Current PCC Members: Trustee name Office Ilf any) Dates acted If not for whole year Revd Mike Newbo Vicar (Ex officiol Ellzabeth Beardmore Co-vice-chair, Churchwarden, Standing Committee Member, also Elected Lay Representative Co-vice-chair, Churchwarden, Standing Committee Member, also Elected Lay Representative Local Lay Minister (Permission to Officiate) Elected Lay Representative Local Lay Minister (Permission to Officiate), Deanery Synod Representative (Ex-officiol Deanery Synod Representative IEx-officiol Elected Lay Representative, Treasurer, Standing Committee Member, Gift Aid Secretary Elected Lay Representative, Treasurer Assistant, Standing Committee Member Christine Lomax David Beardmore Terry Baggulev Janette Wilkinson Yvonne Baeguley Trevor Barnacle Helen Cartlidge June Bunn Elected Lay Representative Elected Lay Representative Deanery Synod Representative IEx-Officiol io li Maureen Virgo
TAR 2023.- The Porochiol Church Council of Ihe Ecclesiaslicol Purish of Cavetswall, Sloke-on-Trent Gillian Fullwood Elected Lay Representative Safeguarding Coordinator Elected Lay Representative Elected Lay Representative Safeguarding Assistant Elected Lay Representative Elected Lay Representative Elected Lay Representative Local lay Minister and Ex-officio Elected Lay Representative PCC Secretsry 12 13 Katrina Fitzpatrick loy Hall Resigned in 2023 14 15 Alan Hawkins 16 Mary Hull Mike Lomay 17 18 Josie Podmore Vanessa Collis 19 d) Name and Address of Bankers & Independenl Examlner: Caverswall PCC holds ts business current accounl with Lloyds Bank plc, Fountain Square, Hanley, stoke-on-Trent. A holding business current accounl is also held with Natwest Bank, Market street, Longton. Stoke-on-Trent. which is used for the receipt of wedding. funeral and burial fees, which are Ihen allocaled monthly to the relevant parties (Lichfield Diocesan Board of Finance. Caverswall PCC or Dilhorne PCCI. Two investmenl accounts are also held wth the Chuich of England Central Board of Finance ICBFI. The Independent Examiner for Caver5wall PCC is BK Plus Chartered Certified Accountants, Stoke-on-Trent. e} Nume of Incumbenl In Charge: The Reverend Mike Newbon was licensed as Vicar in February 2022. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT a) PCC'S Constitution: The Parochial Church Council is a corporate body established by the Church of England. The PCC operates under the Parochial Church Council Powers Mea5ure119561 as amended. ond Church Representation Rules that came into effect on 2 January 1957. b) Public Benefit statement: Truslees IPCC Membersl of the Charity are aware of the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefil in The Advancement of Religion for the Public Benefil and have had regard to it in their administration of the Charity. The trustees believe that, by promoting the work ol the Church of England in the Ecclesiastical Parish of Caverswall, il helps to promote the whole mission of the Church (pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenicall more effectively, within the Ecclesiaslical Parish, and thal in doing so il provides a benefit to the public by- Providing facilities of public worship, pastoral care and spiritual, moral and intellecluol development, both for its members and for anyone who wishes to benefit from whal the Church offers.. and Promoting Chrisfian values and service by members of Ihe Church in and to their communities, to Ihe benefit of individuals and society as a whole.
TAR 2023.. The Parochiol Church Council of the Ecclesiasticol Parish of Cover5wolI. Stoke-on-Trenl c) How trustees (PCC members) are appolntèd: Truslee5 are elecled or appointed, in accordance with the Church Representation Rules 2011. d) How we induct and Iraln new Irustees: New members are normally supported by the Vicar, Churchwardens and PCC members. e) Sub-committees: Although no finance meetings took place in 2023, monthly management accounls were prepared and reviewed by members of the Finance Team throughout the year. The full PCC met 4 limes during the year. The required Standing Committee, for emergency decisions, is in place and comprises of Ihe Vicar, the two Churchwardens, and two other members from the PCC. This group did not meet bul liaised 3 times in 2023. Risk Management.. Risk Management 15 an item that is continually under review, and malfers which are regularly considered and for which policies are in place, include.. First Aid Fire Safety and Evacuation (including fire drillsl Food Hygiene Health and Safely Lone Working PAT Testing and Electrical Inspection Quinquennial Inspeclion Risk Assessment Ifor Church aclivities and eventsl Safeguarding Security Condition of Hire for St Andrews Church Centre Data Prolection IGDPRI The Parish of Caverswall is insured with Ecclesiastical Insurance Office PLC, which provides full cover for the Iwo Churches. In ferms of the management of risk. a CCTV System is in place and maintained at st. Andrew's Church, and the building has annual inspections of fire extinguishers. A security alarm sysfem is also in place. S*. Peter's Church also has annual inspections of fire extinguishers, and has a security alarm system, which includes an independent roof alarm. Safeguarding is under constant review, and Confidential Declarations and Disclosure ond Barring Service IDBSI application5 were made for volunleers who required these as part of fheir role. Safeguarding training (to Ihe appropriale level) is also required where necessary. Decisions on who should complete a Confidential Declaration, have a DBS check or undertake safeguarding training and al what level, are made in accordance with the Churches, Safeguarding Policy. which is based on guidelines issued by the Diocese of Lichfield. The Benefice Safeguarding Policy was reviewed and updaled in Seplember 2019. and adopted across the Benefice. The PCC believe that they have fulfilled Iheir dufy under seclion 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016
TAR 2t)23.' Ihe Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiosticol Porish of CoVeWo11, Stoke-on-Trent (duty to have due regord lo House of Bishops, guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults). OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES a) Summary of the Objects of Ihe Charlty: The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship in our churches, and lo become part of our parish communities in Coverswall and Weslon Coyney. The PCC maintains an overview of worship throughout the Parish and makes suggeslions on how our services can involve the many groups that live within our Parish. In our services and worship, we aim to put faifh into praclice through prayer and scripture, music and sacrament, word and deed. b) Vlsion Statemenl, Vision Aims & Mlssion Actlon Plan: Vision Slatement, Vision Aims & Mission Action Plan.. The Vision Slatement for the Benefice is 'Altracting She Community to Jesus,. which we consider in the context of the diocesan (Lichfieldl focus on the three themes of Discipleship. Vocation and Evangelism. c) Employees: A Parish Administrator Ms Gemma Hall115 hours/weekl and a cleaner, Mrs Brenda Colclough 112 hourslweekl are employed by the Parish. d) Contribution of volunteers: The Churches are served by a large team of volunteers who are vital lo the mission and aclivilies. These include.. Bible Reoders Buildings Maintenance Teom Cards mode by Pauline Powell and Gill Till. sale5 ofwhich go to church funds Cemetery Working Party Churchwardens Flower Arrangers 'Foodbank' Team Inlercessors 'Ladie5 Fellowship, leaders Lay Eucharistic Ministers Lay Service Leaders Local lay ministers Licensed Lay Reader Life-group leaders Musicians 'Open Doors, Team PCC Members. including Treosurer and Secretary Prayer Team Refreshments Team5 Setvice Facilitalors Sidespersons st Peler's Church School Foundation Governors and volunteers Welcomers
TAR 2023.. The Porochiol Church Council of *he Ecclesioslical Parish of Caver5wall, Stoke-On-TnI Voluntary Vergers The Churches are also reliant upon the generosity of the Church community, in financially supporting Ihe Churches and their activities. ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE a) Regular Worshlp Servlces and Average Sunday Altendance: The Benefice commenced the year with a four-week palfern as shown below, with the fifth week services available for special community initiatives. For advent Ihe l O-o clock services took place at st Andrew's Church on each Sunday. There wa5 an 8.00am BCP Service AT St Andrew's Church, on Good Friday Ihere was An Hour at The Cross for St Peler's Church and the Agape Supper took place at st Andrew's Church at 6.30pm for Maundy Thursday. Isl Sunda 2nd Sunda 3rd Sunda 4th Sunda 5th Sunday st Peter'5 st Andrew's All Saints st Andrew's All age worship Individual churches to decide upon a servicelactivit ST PETER'S CHURCH Adult Child Under 16 Average Sunday Attendance 2023 47 Adult Child Under 16 Worshippin9 Community 2023 65 Services al bofh St Peler's and St Andrew's included Holy Communion and Service of the Word, wilh All-Age services al the lalter. ST ANDREW'S CHURCH Adult Child Under 16 Average Sunday Attendance 2023 GO Adult Chlld Under 16 Worshipping Community 2023 69 st Peter's hosted a Remembrance service which was incorporated into a 10.00 am Sunday service. Attendance at key seasonal services included: EASTER st Peterf5 st Andrew's Easter Eve/Day Attendance 30 easter Eve/Day Communicants 30
TAR 2023.. The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesioslical Pafjsh of Coverswoll, Stoke-on-Trent CHRISTMAS st Peter's st Andrew's Christmas EvelDay Attendance 76 49 Christmas EvelDay Communicants 57 47 Carol Service Attendance 112A IOC 75A 36C School Carol Service 65A 170C 50A 472C Easter Day saw an 8.00am Book of Common Prayer Holy Communion at st Andiew's. The St. Peter's Carol Service was very well received and children from St Peter's school, together with a community choir, made it a joyous occasion. Mulled wine and mince pies were as welcome as everl st Peter's hosted an 11 .30pm Christma5 Eve communion service. The Chri5tingle Service/ Carol Service al St Andrew's on Chrislmas Eve was a very happy evenl and well attended. Both churches hosted School Carol Services, St Andrew's attendances being particularly high because three different schools were involved. b) Life Evenls - Policies and Statlstics: The Occasional Offices IBaptisms, Marriages and Funerals) are a significanl part of the ministry of the Churches, especially St Peter's, and they are an important way in which the Church serves its community. Our policies with regard to access to occasional offices are: Baplism: We welcome baptism requests from parent's resident within the Ecclesiastical Parish, or who have a connection with Sl Peter's or St Andrew's Church, and adults who wish themselves to be baptised. All candidates lor their parents in Ihe case of a child) are required lo attend Baptism Preparation. which is usually two sessions over two weekday evenings. Dates for Thanksgiving lin Ihe case of a child) and Baptism are offered during Preporation, and confirmed after completion. Child candidates are required to have at least two Godparents, who must themselves have been baptised. Adult candidales may wish to have a Sponsor. In the case of baptism for a child or young person under the age of 18, consent is required from all those with parental responsibility. Marriages: In order to qualify for marriage by Banns in the Parish, and in accordance with the legal requirements for marriage in the Church of England, both bride and groom must be British or EEA citizens. In addition. at least one must hove an exisling connection wilh Caverswall lor Dilhorne Parish, combined due to its operating as a United Benefice with a Bishop's Instrument in place for the three Churches) under the Marriage Measures Act 2008. If Ihe couple are nol resident in the Parish, a certificate of banns reading will also be required from Iheir local Parish Church. Further advice is sought from Church of England guidelines and the Diocese with regard lo other legalities. for instance. 10
TAR 2023.- The Parochiol Church Council ol the Ecclesiaslical Porish of Caverswall, Stoke-on-Trent where a common or special licence may be required. If either of the couple have been previously married, they must complete and return the Church of England's 'Marriage in Church after Divorce, document, for the Vicar'5 consideration. Funerals: Funerals at the Churches, Crematorium or graveside are usually referred to the Parish by the Funeral Directors assisting the family. at which point the details regarding the deceased are confirmed with the Benefice Office. At Ihe heart of all of this was the need to support mourners at the most challenging of times, and the loving care of Reverend Mike Newbon and our Lay Ministers Terry Baggu1ey and David Beardmore. Burlols: The Parish has an open Churchyard in Caverswall, which also contains a Garden of Remembrance section. If a person lived outside the Parish al the date of death and is not on the Electoral Role. they can be buried inlo an existing family grave if there is space, but not into a new space in either the Churchyard or Garden of Remembrance. The only exception is if Ihe person was resident in a care or nursing home outside of the Parish at the date of death. but immediately prior to moving there. they were residenl in the Parish. The Summa statistics for Occasional Offices during 2023 were as follows- 2023 Statistics Summarv St. Peter's st. Andrew'5 Baptisms 13 Thanksgiving5 Confirmations Marriages Funerals in Church 22 Full Funeral at Crematorium or Cemetery CivTrc ServÉce c) Mission through community activifies, groups and events: 'Caverswall Bell Rlngers, al Sl Peter'$: a weekly practice and fellowship group for bell ringeis of all ages and abilities, from Caverswall and elsewhere,. St. Peter's also usually hosts a number of Bell Ringing events and visitors during the year. Our new very experienced member Bernie, is training our new ringers for which we are very grateful. 'Foodbank Dlstrlbutlon Centre, al St. Andrew's: the lenlh year of working with stoke on Trent Foodbank, as a Distribufion Centre operating on Friday afternoons throughoul the year. The Distribution Centre normally feeds approximately 1800 people each year which equates lo feeding 35 people each week. We currenlly have 17 active volunteer5 who work on a rota basis. While most of Ihe volunteers are drown from acr05S the three churches in the United Benefice. some ore non-church goers from the surrounding area.
TAR 2023.. The Porochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Porish of Coverswall. Sloke-on-Trent 'Open Doors, al St Peter's: Summer 2023 marked the lenth season of Open Doors at st. Peler's. We had lots of wonderful comments from visitors. The cakes and refreshments were plentiful and delicious, and Ihis year. courtesy of Mike and Ali Newbon, we offered proper" coffee from their coffee machine. It is impossible lo count the number of visitors at these events, buf Ihey proved extremely popular. We welcomed Olcole Animal Sanctuary who brought along Iheir Minialure Shetland Ponies and sheep. They proved very popular with adulls and children alike. 'Bereavement Friendship Group,: Meets at st Andrew's on the first Monday of the month l 0.30-12.00pm, in conjunction with the Belh Johnson Foundation. A friendly and caring support group for those who have been bereaved. 'Railway Club, at st Andrew's: meeting Monday night's 7.30 - 9.30pm. a social group for Irain enthusiasts with two club layouts in 'n' and 'OQ' gauge. Contact Phil Hull or the Church Wardens for further informalion. Railway club had their first Open Event which was a greal succes5, they also always help with any fayre which takes place within Sl Andrew's Church when raising fund5. d) Courses, study groups etc.: The Church has three 'Life Groups, in which members of the Church Community meet throughoul the year in small groups in people's homes. or at Sl Andrew's Church and via zoom. Very much fellowship groups, they feature Bible study and prayer and are an encouragement to those who attend. An Alpha Course also starled in the Autumn and attracted 40 plus people on some occasions e) School links: There is a particularly strong link between the Parish of Caverswall, and St Peter's ICofEI Primary School, which 15 located in Caverswall Village. The Vicar. plus several members of the Church community are Foundation Governors at the school, and Ihey hold a majorily of votes on the Governing Body. Several other members of the Church community (from both St Peter's and St Andrew'sl go inlo the school to help including listening to the children read. The pupi15 at the school enjoy leading special services al the church. Sl Andrew's Church has good links with the four local primary schools in Weston Coyney (Parkhall Academy. Crescent Academy. Weston Coyney Ilnfant and Junior) Academy). who all visil St Andrew's for occasional end-of-term services, Special event5 and educational visils. Q Centre Lettings.. St Andrew's with St Peter's Pre-school use the building on weekdays during lerm time. Weight Watchers, Rainbows and the Model Railway Club continued to meet throughout the year. Parenl & Toddler Group, run by Hozel Beardmore and Josie Podmore on behalf St Andrew's on a Thursday afternoon 1-2pm. 12
TAR 2023.. The Porochiol Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Coverswall. Stoke-on-Trenl g) Other Exfernal Contacts The Parish Office maintains links with local funeral directors. and with memorial masons. The Caver5wall Bell Ringers have slrong links with the local and National Association of Change Ringers. h) Communlcation: Communication regarding the Churches and their events and services take place mainly through weekly notice sheets, monthly and periodic posters. and flyers which are displayed in and around the church Building5. Nolifications of upcoming Services and events are also regularly Posted on our Church Facebook pages and on our newly updated website. FINANCIAL REVIEW The Treasury team Iyvonne Bagguley, Treasurer and Trevor Barnacle, Treasurer Assistanll ensure that the charity keeps proper accounts and they review its financial performance. They draw up and review budget and monthly management accounts to ensure robust and effective financial controls. They regularly report the state of finoncial matters to the Finance Commiftee and at PCC meetings. and liaise wilh the Independent Examiner in producing the End- of-yeor Accounts. Account Summary and Reference The detailed results for the year are disclosed in the Stalement of Financial Activities. The total unrestricted Incoming resources for the year were £94.070 12022: £95,952). Of this. income from planned giving was £42,62312022= £44.7611. Collections made al all services (open platel totalled £5,66012022: £5,7281 Various donalions tolalled £2,98712022: £2,599) There was no gift day appeal during 2023 or 2022. The gift aid tax recoverable on aS1 applicable receipts totalled £9.73512022: £10,400). Fees retained by the parish from weddings and funerals amounted lo £15,438 12022.. £14.5831- Special events income £674 12022: £7901 includes receipts from Christmas greelings £150. CD'S £115 and Morning Coffee £409. The gros5 amount of income from centre lettings was £11,25312022: £11,891) The total resources expended from Unrestricted Funds was £76,766 12022: £84,439), of which the Diocesan Common Fund contribution amounted to £29,374 12022-. £40,090). The church property costs include the allocated expense of the centie which lofolled £8.36112022'. £7,222) The Parish's giving forthe year to Chrislian Charitable Works amounted to £2,960 12022: £2,301). In addilion to this amount, £1,71512022'. £1.2221 was paid from special collections and appeals. The net incoming funds for the year on Unrestricted Funds totalled £17.30412022: £11,513) increasing the balance carried forward at 31 December 2023 to £72,611 12022- £55.3071. 13
TAR 2Q23.' The Parochial Church Council ol the Eccle5iosticol P(Jnsh ofCaver5woII, Sfoke-on-Trent Restricted incoming resources lotalled £25,75712022.. £11,475) and ore analysed in the notes lo the account5, Nole 2. Included in donations is the amount of £4,838 which has been given by the family of the late Beryl Ball for Parish Communily and Oulreach. The grant receipt of £9.500 was for the disabled loilet project. Special events income £3,79612022'. £1,312) includes Chrislmas Fayre etc £2,279, Open Doors £1,094 and sale of Cards £423 Restricted outgoing resources totalled £17,58312022-. £6,447) and are analysed in the notes to the accounts, Note 3. The repairs and mointenance tolal £6,231 Includes St Peter's replacements lights £3,491, Sl Andrew's painting, cladding and roof repairs £1.770. The expenditure on the Disabled Toilet project at fhe 315t December was £9,037 All restricted incoming and outgoing resources allocated to the various restricted funds are disclosed in the notes lo the accounts. Note 8. b) Policy on Reserves: The PCC wish lo maintain a balance of unrestricted funds which equates to al least one month's unrestricled payments. or no less than £1 0,000, to cover emergency situalions that may arise from time to time. It is the policy of the PCC to invest surplu5 funds as they see fit. Members. Responsibility for the Financial Statements.. Charity law requires members to prepare financial statemenls for each financial period, which give a true and fair view of the stale of affairs of Ihe PCC and of the surplus or deficit for that period. In preparing those financial slatemenfs. the members are required to- Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently-, Observe the methods and principles in Ihe Charilies Statemenl of Recommended Particulars ISORPI; Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; Slate whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any malerial deparlures disclosed and explained in the financial statements- Prepare the financial statements on fhe going concern basis unless It is inappropriate lo presume Ihat Ihe charity will continue lo operale. 14
The members are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time Ihe financial p051tion of Ihe charity and enable them to ensure thot the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charily and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevenlion and detection of fraud and other irregularities. TRUSTEES DECLARATION The Irustees declare that Ihey have approved the trustees. report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees: Reverend Mlke Newbon Chair of Trustee5 Doted: 31 March 2024 15
Ind8P8ndent Exarniner'5 Reportto the trustee8 of The PCC of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Cav8rswall I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of The PCC of th8 Ecclesiastic1 Pgrish of Caver8wall lthe Trust) for the year 8nd8d 31 December 2023, which a set out on pages 17 to 25. R88ponslbllitles and basis of report As the ¢harity Iruslees of Trusl you are sponsible for the preparation tsl the accounts in accord8nc8 With the requirements of the Charities Act 20111'lhÈAct'i. l Port in respect of my examination of the Trusys account5 carried out under section 145 of the 2011 AGt and in carrying out ffly examination I hav8 folknwed all Ihp applicable Di¢tionS given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl ol the Act. Independentexaminer's stat8ment I have ctsmpleted my exarnination. l Confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause lo believè that in any material respect.. 1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust a5 requi by seelion 130 of the Act., or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records., or 3. the acGounls do not Comply with the applicable qUirementS concerning the form and content o12c¢ounls set out in the Charities IAtcoun18 and Repor151 Regulations 200B other than any requirement that the accoun18 giv8 a true 8nd fair view which is not a rnatter considered as part of an indep8ndentexarninats'on. I have no concerns and have ¢Dme across no othar mallers in connection with th8 examination to which attention should be drawn in this pOrt in order to enable a proper understanding of tho accounts lo be reached. K R Sall IFCCAI BK Plu5 Litnlled Chartered Certified Accountants Adventure Place Hanley Stoke on Trent ST13AF Dated.. 8th April 2024 16
The PCC of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Caverswall Statement of Financia5 Activities for the year ended 31 December 2023 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds 2023 Total 2022 Total Notes Incoming resources Donations & Legacies Charitable Activities Other Trading Activities Income from Investments Other Income ResoUe5 2a 2b 2c 2d 2e 61,005 15,438 12,143 1.805 3,679 20,416 81,421 15,438 15,939 3,288 3,741 70,608 14,723 14,324 705 7,067 3,796 1,483 62 Total incoming resources 94,070 25,757 119,827 107,427 Resources expended Fundraising Costs Mission Giving & Donations Church Activities Church Expenses Management & Adminislralion Church Building Facility Improvements 3d 172 2,960 32,394 26,038 15.202 267 1,715 439 4,675 32,394 32.602 15,202 9,037 181 3.523 44,522 27,899 14,761 3a 3b 6,564 9,037 Total r8sour¢es 8xpended 76,766 17,583 94,349 90.886 Net (outgoing) /incoming resources befo transfers 17,304 8,174 25.478 16,541 Transfers Gross transfers beeen fund5 Net movement in funds 17.304 8,174 25.478 16,541 Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought fotward 55,307 49,854 105,161 88,62a Total funds carried fOard 72,611 58,028 130,639 105.161 The ststement of financial actniities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. The notes on pages 19 10 25 form part of these accounts. 17
The PCC of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Caverswall Balance Sheet a5 at 31 December 2023 Notes 2023 2022 Flxed assets for use by the charity T8ngible assets 1,056 142 Total fixed assets 1,056 142 Current assets Stock of goods for resale Debtors and prepayments Balance at bank Balances at Centr81 Board of Finance Cash in hand 80 9,360 47,880 76,604 1,747 102 6,765 48,214 54.344 662 Total cuffent assets 135,671 110,087 Liabilitles Creditors.. amounts falling due within one year 6.088 5,068 Net Gurrent assets 129,583 105,019 Total assets less OU8nt liabilit18S 130,639 105,161 Creditors.. amounts falling due after more than one year Net assets 130,639 105,161 The funds of thg charity- Restricted income funds 58,028 49,854 Unreslricled income funds General funds 72,611 55,307 Total charity funds 130,639 105,161 The flnancial statements were approved by the trustees on the date shown below and signed on their behalf by: Rev. M. Newbon Date.. 31 st March 2024 18
The PCC of the Ecclesiastical Parlsh of Caverswall Notes to the Financial Statements forthe year ended 31 December 2023 Accounting policies Basls of preparation of accounts The accounts (financial slatemenls} have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised al cost or transaction value unless othetwise slated in the relevant nolelsl lo these accounts. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Slalemenl of Recommended Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021 issued on 16 July 2014 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdorn and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021 and the Charities Act 2011. The trust constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 1D2 Fund accountlng Reslricled funds comprise 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 On be expended on the specific object for which they were given. Any balanee Temaining unspent al the end of each year musl 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 lo individual funds on an average balance basis. Unrestricted funds are income funds whioh are lo be spent on the PCC'S general purpose. InMmlng resources Planned giving, collections and donations are recognised when received. Tax refunds are recognised when the incoming resource lo which they relate is received. Grants and Legacies are accounted for when the PCC is legally entitled to the amounts due. Dividends are accounted for when receivable, interest 15 8¢crued. All other income is recognised when it is receivable. All incorning resources are accounted for gross. Resources expended Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over. or when awarded, if that award creates a binding obligation Dn the PCC. The diocesan parish share is accounted foT when due. Amounts received specifically for mission are dealt with as reslricled funds. All other expenditure is generally recognized when it is incurred and is accounted for gross. 19
The PCC of the Ecclesiastical Parlsh of Caverswall Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 Tangible fixed assets Consecrated and benefice property of any kind is excluded from the accounts by S.1012lla}&{c}of the Charities Act 2011. Moveable church furnishings held by the Vicar and Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a facu51y for disposal, are inalienable property, listed in the Church's inventory, which can be inspected lal any reasonable time). For anyihing acquired prioF lo 2000 there is insufficient cost infomiation available and therefore such assets are not valued in the financial slalements. Items acquired since 1 January 2000 have been capilalised and depreciated in the accounts over their currently anticipated useful life on a straighl-line basis at the following rates. Church Equipment Office Equipment FLJrnilure & Fittings Garden Equipment 20% straight line b8SIS 20% straight line basis 15% straight line basis 15% straight line basis 20
The PCC of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Caverswall Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 Incomlng resources 2a Donations and Legacie5 Unrgstricted Restricted 2023 2022 Planned giving.. Gift aid donation5 other planned giving Collections (open platel at all setvices Sundry donations Gift aid recoverable Grants Legacies other voluntsry receipts including special appeals 29,368 13,255 5,660 2,987 9,735 968 1,320 30.336 14,575 5,660 8,973 10,Q47 9.500 31,828 13,053 5,728 3,347 10,430 5,986 312 9,500 5,000 1,222 2.330 2,330 61,005 20.416 81,421 70.608 2b Charitable Activities Unrestricted Restricted 2023 2022 Fees received Less.. paid out 18,323 (2,8851 15,438 18,323 12,8851 15,438 17,653 13.0701 14,583 140 Church course recelpts 15,43 15,438 14,723 2¢ Other Trading Activlties Unrestricted Restricted 2023 2022 Special events Printing and photocopying Centre lellings 674 216 11.253 3.796 4,470 216 11,253 2.102 331 11,891 12.143 3,796 15.939 14.324 2d Income from Investment5 Unrestricted Restricted 2023 2022 CBF interest 1.805 1.483 3,288 705 2e Other incoming resources Unrestrlcted Restricted 2023 2022 Contribution lo parish expenses.. All Saints Dilhorne Miscellaneous Vicarage decorating scheme claim Insurance claim 3,666 13 3,666 75 3,029 1.463 62 615 21
The PCC of the Ecclesiastical Parlsh of Caverswall Notes to tho Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 Resources Expended 3a Church Activities Unrestricted Restricted 2023 2022 Diocesan common fund Clergy expenses Vicarage upkeep 29,374 3.020 29.374 3.020 40,090 1,531 2,901 3b Church Expenses Unrestricted Restricted 2023 2022 Church celebration expenses Church courses Upkeep of services Advertising Church property costs.. Insurances Repairs and maintenance Gas and electricity Cleanillg materials Cleanerfs wages Sundries Depreciation Churchyard expenses 392 383 298 96 333 725 383 298 96 1,225 356 166 82 4,149 2,456 6.166 1.822 6,708 615 406 2,547 4,149 8,687 6.166 1.822 6,708 515 406 2.547 3,819 3.992 5.526 1,787 6,140 900 229 3,677 6.231 3c Management and Administration Unrestricted Restricted 2023 2022 Secretarial salary and pension Telephone and internel costs Bank charges Equipment leasing Printing, stationery and postages Payroll fees Accountancy fees Gifts Sundries Subscriptions 9,177 1,152 411 1,051 1,530 227 1,066 123 25 440 9,177 1,152 411 1,051 1,530 227 1,066 123 25 440 8,134 1,190 438 1,132 1,827 204 960 343 422 3d Church building facility improvements Unrestricted Restricted 2023 2022 Disabled toilet 9,037 9,037 22
The PCC of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Caverswall Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 Stsff Cost5 2023 2022 Salaries.. Cleaner Secretarial Employers Pension Contributions 6,708 9,091 86 6,140 8,079 55 5 Tangible flxed assets Church Equipment Office Equipment Furniture & Fittlngs Garden Equlpment Total Cost As al 1 January 2022 Additions Disposals Al 31 December 2022 39,922 1.320 12,520 3,560 465 56,467 1.320 41,242 12,520 3,560 465 57,787 Accumulated depreciation As al 1 January 2022 Disposals Charge for the year Al 31 December 2022 39,885 12,505 3.470 465 56.325 301 40,186 15 12,520 90 3,560 406 56,731 465 Net book value At 31 December 2022 1,056 1,056 As at 1 January 2022 37 15 90 142 Debtors: amounts falllng due within one year 2023 2022 Gift Aid General Fund Gift Aid - Restricted Funds Letlings LDBF Vicarage Decorating Account Tax & National Insurance recoverable CBF Interest Due Prepayments 5,661 263 1,054 1,245 35 1.027 75 5,461 23 243 933 35 70 9.360 6,765 23
The PCC of the Ecclesiastical Parlsh of Caverswall Notes to the Financial Statements forthe year ended 31 December 2023 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2023 2022 PaTish expenses and accruals Fees received in advance Lallings received in advance 5,153 855 80 4,018 970 80 6.088 5.068 Restricted funds The movements on the restricted funds of the charity were as follows.. Incoming Resources resources expended 2022 Balance 2023 Balance Transfers Specific Donations Community fund - Sl Andrew's Lay Worker Fund Building Fund - St.AndreWs Disabled Toilet Fund General Fund - St.Peler's Caverswall Parish Outreach & Community Fund Resloralion Fund - Sl.Peterfs Vicarage Fund Food Bank Fund 1,614 121 219 3,079 9,506 91 1,614 333 212 2,386 6,009 2,605 6,794 469 1.600 2,294 9.037 3.491 5.000 4,906 5,148 75 998 4,906 40,203 554 897 35,768 479 713 101 49, 54 25,757 17,5 58,028 Transfers No transfers between funds were made during the year. Unrestricted funds 2022 Balance Incoming Resources resourGes expended 2023 Balance Transfers General fund 55,307 94,070 76,766 72,611 Total unrestricted funds 55.307 94.070 76.766 72,611 All funds are considered adequate to meet their intended purposes. 24
The PCC of the Eccleslastical Parish of Caverswall Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 10 Analysis of net assets between funds Unrestricted fund5 Restrlcted funds Total funds Fund balances as al 31 December 2023 are represented by.. Tangible fixed assets Stocks on hand Debtors alld prepayments Bank Balances & CBF Deposits Cash in Hand Creditors.. Amounts falling due within one year Amounts falling due in more than one year 1,056 80 9,360 66,456 1,747 1,056 80 9,360 124,484 1,747 58,028 16,0881 16,0881 Total net assets 72,611 58,028 130,639 11 Commitments There were no commitments for capital gxpendilure at the year end. Al the year end the charty was committed lo making the following payment under non-cancellable operating leases in the year lo 31 December 2023. The future minimum lease payments are as follows: Plant & other 2023 2022 Not later than one yeaT Later than one year and not later than five years Later than fi've years 1,051 2.628 1,051 3,679 25