St John the Evangelist, Fareham
Annual Report
and
Financial Statements
of the
Parochial Church Council
for the year ended 31st December 2023
Incumbent:
Rev. Bruce Deans (until June 20231
3a Upper St Mlchaels Grove
Fareham
P014 IDN
8ank:
Lloyds Bank
43 West Street
Fareham
P016 OBE
Independent examlner:
Mrs Julia Ogden
Reglstered charfty 1143777

ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, FAREHAM ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31ST DECEMBER 2023
Administrative inforrnation:
St John the Evangelist is situated in Upper St Michael's Grove, Fareham. It is part of the Diocese of
Portsmouth within the Church of England. The correspondence address is.. St John the Evangelist Church.
la Upper St. Michael's Grove, Fareham, Hampshire, P014 IDN.
The Parochial Church Council IPCCI is a charity re8lStered with the Charity Commi$5i0n. Registered no.
1143777.
PCC members:
QllL' Revd. Bruce Deans, Joint Chairperson (May 2015-June 2023)
£utdl2: nla
LL. Miss Eleanor Coutts and Mrs Vicky Duboc
Inc
resentatives on th
Mr Andrew Arnell
Mr Richard Jarman (April 2022- September 20231
La Reader Re
resent
iv
Mrs lune Have
Mrjeremy Hicks
El
Mrs Elizabeth Webb (Until APCM 20241
Mrs Rachel Hicks (Until APCM 20241
MrThomas Mccorkell (Until APCM 20241
Mr Geoff Collins (Until APCM 20251
Mrs Sue Lupton (Until APCM 20251
Mrs Ursulla Lewis (Secretary) (Until APCM 20251
Mrs Janet Tucker (Treasurer) (Until APCM 20261
Mrs Sally Cranstone (Until APCM 20261
Mr lan Cranstone Iuntil APCM 20261
Mrs Charlie Stevenson (Until APCM 20261
Structure* governance and management.
The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. All Church
attendees are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC.

Objectlves and activltles
St John's PCC has the responsibility of co-operatin8 Wlth the incumbent, in promoting in the ecclesiastical
parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistlc, social and ecumenical. It also has
maintenance responsibilities for the Church, the Church Hall and 7A Upper St Michael's Grove.
Church attendance
The average weekly Church attendance in 2023 was 73 people.
Annual review:
The PCC held meetings in the coffee area of the Church eight times during the year (including two
extraordinary meetings) with an average attendance of 15. Committees met between meetings and their
minutes were received by the full PCC and discussed where necessary. All PCC meetings began with a Bible
reading and prayer, and received financial and safeguarding reports. Deanery Synod reports were given by
the representative5. The Quinquennial Report, action plan and buildings review were a major part of
discussions held throughout the year.
The vision of St. John's Church is to see 'Jesus in the heart of our communiv. To begin the year, PCC met
in January with 16 attendees, and were challenged to see how we could play our part in building Jesus,
kingdom on earth. The Christmas services, pastoral care work and the work with local schools and college
and our children and youth work were reviewed. Ideas for the possible development of the whole church
site to make it more welcoming for the community and generate some income, as well as plans to
celebrate 60+ years of St. John's were also discussed.
March PCC meeting had 16 attendees. With notificatlon that our Incumbent would be moving on in June,
PCC was reminded that God knows how we are feeling, to hold firmly to our faith in Him and He will carry
us through. The APCM and the annual financial statements were discussed. There was some good news -
the new Church website and other social media platforms were now live and a new parish administrator
had been appointed. PCC once again looked at the vision for St. John's going forward,. the importance of
making it sustainable and ensuring it remains an active part of the Fareham community.
May PCC meeting had 13 attendees. Newly elected PCC members were welcomed and appointments made
for specific roles. Plans for St. John's 60+ celebrations, mission giving and the appointment of lay assistants
to administer home communion were the main focus ofthis meeting.
In June, a special PCC meeting was held to discuss the vacancy and its implications for St. John's. 16
members attended and an additional two Readers were invited. We were joined by the acting Archdeacon.
Will Hughes, and Mike Duff representing the Church Pastoral Aid Society ICPASI. our patron. They advised
on the day-to-day practicalities of governing the Church including the importance of safeguardin&
continuing to have services with the help of lay Readers and other clergy, the recruitment process, and
what the ministry can look like going forward.

July's PCC meeting had 15 attendees, with discussions focused on what the main priorities for the Church
were, the vision for the future, and having an open discussion with the church family which will help in
formulating a parish profile and any meetings with Bishop Jonathan. A special note of thanks was extended
to the Readers for all they are doing to help us thrive and survive during this time of vacancy.
There were 14 members at the September PCC meeting alohg with two Readers and Archdeacon. Kathryn
Percival. The draft parish profile, church finances lincluding parish share and ways money could be saved),
and plans for a Gift Day appeal were discussed.
Novemberfs meeting was attended by 15 members and the Safeguarding Officer, Graham Newton. The
updated Parish Safeguarding Policy was read in full and adopted. The Success of the Light Party, held in the
church building this year, was highlighted, as well as schools holding their Ha￿est Thanksgiving &
Christmas Carol services in church. Proposed plans to upgrade the file server and WIFI access points were
approved and plans for the Christmas services were finalised. including publicising these on social media
platForms.
This year, PCC also met in December with Bishop Jonathan to discuss our vacancy. Our 'Section Il, meeting
was held directly after this to agree our Parish Profile lin principle) for candidates to read, and to elect our
parish representatives for the recruitment process.
Electoral Roll
There were 102 parishioner5 on the Church Electoral Roll up to the end of March 2024 of whom 59 were
not resident within the Parish.
Ursulla Lewis (PCC Secretary)

Church Fabric (Buildings) and Grounds
Trouble5 Wlth the ceiling and heating remind us what a privilege it is that we usually have a warm and safe
space to gather to worship freely. A huge thanks to all who have helped keep our church building going
throughout 2023 to facilitate this.
The Church - Having started 2023 worshipping in the hall due to concerns about the ceilin& we are
grateful to our architect & contractor for the repairs they carried out. meaning we could return to the main
church building. During our vacancy, plans to address the ceilin& heating and other items on our list have
been somewhat on hold, but we hope to be able to resume this soon. Regular maintenance such as
Servicing of the boiler, gutter cleaning etc. has of course also been ongoing. Huge thanks to the Fabric &
Ground5 committee who have been working on many thin85 behind the scenes to keep our buildings in
good order.
l.T.- a big thanks to Thomas who has formed a new separate Tech Committee this year to work on our l.T.,
website etc.
Church Grounds - We remain very grateful to Bill Pratt who kept the grounds neat and tidy during the
year. An enormous thank you too to all who have kindly helped at grounds days this yearl
Annual Health and Safety and Flre SafetyTrainlng-The Health and Safety Pollcy document was approved
by the PCC (copies are available from the Church Wardens). The annual H&S and Fire Safety training for
Clergy. Readers. Sidespeople and Group Leaders who use the church will now take place every 3 years.
7A- We have continued to invest in 7A. by using some of the income we have received for any general
repairs and upkeep. Our tenants remain in place and are very happy with the property.
Church hall - Ongoing thank5 to the hall committee who have ensured that many varying bits of upkeep
have been taken care of throughout the year.
APCM Documentation The Church Terrier Ilnventoryl has been checked and was found to be in order.
The Church Log Book has been kept updated. Both documents have been signed by the Churchwardens.
Vicky Duboc- Churchworden
Eleanor Coutts - Churchwarden

Independent Examinerfs Report
to the PCC of St John's Church, Fareham
for the Year Ended 31st December 2023
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2 INCOMING RESOURCES
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
funds
fund8
funds
TOTAL FUNDS
2023
2022
21al Incoming resourc8s from donors
Planned giving:
Gift Aid for general fund
Standing orders
CAF
Free will giving
Open giving
Parish Giving Scheme
Other donations
2612.49
71X)8.c
0.00
497.95
2993.06
41163.55
2,612.49
7,008.00
497.95
2,993.06
41,163.55
0.00
43,0
54,275.05
0.00
0.00
54,275.05
21bl Activities for generating funds
Prices charity grant
Overse8 mission
Christian relief
Bishops Lent Appeal
Contribution from Hall
2,000.00
2,000.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
1,312.50
12,746.49
1312.5
Miscellaneous income
12681 69
64.80
13,994.19
2.064.80
0.00
16.058.99
12.
21cl cfiU￿h activrti&s
ffee money
Bookstall
1,270.75
22
1,270.75
22.00
21
Church hall lettings
7a rental income
32413.80
9231.
32,413.80
9,231.00
28,7
10,1
Special projects
Fees - church
252
252.00
1,008.00
1,008.00
1.008.00
43,189.55
0.00
44,197.55
42.8
21dl Otheroffjlinary income
sundry social
1910.91
1.910.91
1,910.91
1,910.91
0.00
0.00
21el Income from inveslements
Interest - Gen ac
CPAS interest
Inleresl - hall account
0.00
2.840.84
0.00
2,840.84
£2,840.84
7.68
2,840.84
0.00
0.00
7,68
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
72,118.08
47,165.26
0.00
119.283.34
129,21
3 RESOURCES EXPENDED
Unr06trlcted Restricted Endowmènt
fvnds
funds
funds
2023.
2022

3{a} Grants & Donations
Oversea mission
Christian relief
Other donations
25CQ.00
2,500.Cw)
0.00
0.00
2.500.IXI
3,000.00
0.00
0.00
3.000.00
2,500.00
0.00
0.00
3{b) Support Costs
Lay readers allowance
1003.45
1.003.45
1,003.45
1.003.45
185.00
185.00
0.00
0.00
31cl Dirnctly re18ting to the WO￿ of the chur¢h
Parish share
Clefgy costs
Young people
Outreach
Subscriptions
c fees
Services costs
Special projects Icontral
Church running costs Igen & cdfj
47395.44
652.98
47,395.44
652.98
2,023.80
115.03
1,226.28
1,181.00
1,693.08
153.40
11,258.67
65.699.68
53,092.89
1,123.71
3,108.12
120.00
1,379.48
714.30
4,461.44
445.95
11,865.
76,311.85
2023.80
115.03
1226.28
1181.00
1693.08
153.4
11258.67
63.675.88
2.023.80
0.00
31dl Fund ￿lSing and publicity
Social fund
Bwk stall
0.00
612.76
612.76
0.00
612.76
. 404.46
139.53
543.99
0.00
612.76
0.00
31e} Churvh m8nag8menl & adMinistrat￿n
Administration & stationery wsts
Bank charges
1075.66
207.88
1,283.54
1,075.66
365.62
1.441.28
1,500 36
367 77
1,868.13
157.74
157.74
0.00
3{fj Otherexpens&s
3a
0.00
4 STAFF COSTS
Wages - church cleaner
Wages - office
Wages- youth cwrdinalor
1338.36
5609.72
1,338.36
5,609.72
0.00
6.948.08
1,522.09
5,710.80
1,013.34
8.246.23
6,948.08
0.00
0.00
5 FIXED ASSETS FOR USE BY THE PCC
Unre8trldod
funds
Restrlcted Endowmgnt
fund8
lunds
TOTAL FUNDS
2023
2022
GROSS BOOK VALUE
at1Jan
additions
8131 De¢
DEPRECIATION CHARGE
a11Jan
Charge for year
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
o.oo'
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

at 31 Dec
NET BOOK VALUE
at 31 Dec
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
CURRENT ASSETS
7 Dabtors
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Cash
General Alc
High interest alc
Hall Ajc
Petty cash
Social fund
2023
17,929.51
21,696.38
82,013.92
0.00
0.00
121.639.81
202
20,536.2
18,536.0
63,395.1
28.6
9987
103,494.8
17929.51
21696.38
82,013.92
39,625.89
82,013.92
8 CURRENT LIABILITIES
CPAS108n
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
000
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND
Fixed Assets
Current Assets
Current Liabililies
Fund balanee
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
39,625.89
0.00
39,625.89
82,013.92
0.00
82,013.92
121,63981
0.00
121.639.81
103,494.8
103,494.8
9 FUND DETAILS
The restricted funds comprise of the Prices fund, Circus Charity fund {hall, s¢oul hut & 7a),
Bookstall. Special projects, social and youth donation