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
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Trustees Annual Report
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
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17
Balance Sheet
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Notes to the Financial Statements
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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

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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
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Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financlal Stolements
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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).
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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.

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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
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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
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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
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Maureen Virgo

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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
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Katrina Fitzpatrick
loy Hall
Resigned in 2023
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Alan Hawkins
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Mary Hull
Mike Lomay
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Josie Podmore
Vanessa Collis
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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
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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
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(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
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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
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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.
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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
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'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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Ecclesiastic￿1 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
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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 ResoU￿e5
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 be￿een 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 fO￿ard
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.
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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 OU￿8nt 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
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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
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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.
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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
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