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St. John the Evangelist 76 St. John's Road, Hedge End, Southampton, S030 4AF Registered Charity: 1147617 ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING Sunday, 27th April 2025 11 a.m. in the UHC Everyone Welcome

ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING

The meeting has been arranged for Sunday, 27th April 2025 at 11 a.m. in Underhill Centre

Vestry Meeting

  1. Welcome and Apologies

  2. Approval of Vestry Meeting Minutes

  3. Election of Churchwardens

Annual General Meeting

  1. Minutes of 2024 Annual Parochial Church Meeting

  3. Electoral Roll Report and Appointment of Electoral Roll Officer

  4. Presentation/Election of PCC Members

  5. Vicar’s Report

  6. Churchwardens’ Report

  7. Financial Report

  8. Election of Safeguarding Officer

  9. Election of Health & Safety Officer

  10. Election of Sides persons

  11. Adoption of All Accounts and Appointment of Independent Examiner

  12. Proposed Date of Next Annual Parochial Church Meeting

  13. Vote of Thanks

  14. The Year Ahead

14. Closing Prayer

Please bring this Agenda, the Minutes and Reports (Appendix A and Appendix B) with you to the Annual Parochial Church Meeting

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St. John the Evangelist Church 76 St. John’s Road, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 4AF

Annual Report

Purposes

The Parochial Church Council (PCC) of St. John the Evangelist, Hedge End, has the responsibility of co-operating with the Incumbent, in promoting the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. The PCC also has over-sight of the Underhill Centre Management Committee, which is specifically responsible for the maintenance and running of the Underhill Centre (UHC) attached to the Church, which is used for Church and community activities. The following Reports update the Parish community of our activities over the last year, and our hopes and dreams for the year ahead.

Hopes and Dreams

The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at St. John the Evangelist and become part of the Parish community. The PCC maintain an overview of worship throughout the Parish and make suggestions on how our services can involve the many groups that live within our Parish. Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer and scripture, music and sacrament and are exercised in such a way with the hope that they reach out to all people.

When planning our activities for the year, we have considered the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the supplementary guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. In particular, we try to enable ordinary people to live out their faith as part of our Parish community through:

To facilitate this work it is important that we maintain the fabric of the Church and Centre but that this is not done at the expense of mission and growth. The PCC have recognized that children and families are an essential part of our missional outlook and therefore prioritized this while planning ahead for the coming year.

Administration

St. John the Evangelist is situated on St. John’s Road, Hedge End; it is part of the Eastleigh Deanery in the Diocese of Winchester. The correspondence address is the Parish Office, the Underhill Centre, 76 St. John’s Road, Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 4AF.

The PCC is a body corporate (PCC Powers Measure 1956, Church Representation Rules 2006) and a charity registered with The Charity Commission (Charity No. 1147617).

Structure Governance and Management

The method of appointment to the PCC is set out in the Church Representation Rules. At St. John the Evangelist the membership of the PCC consists of the Incumbent, other members of the Ministry Team, Churchwardens and members elected by those members of the congregation who are on the electoral roll of the church. All those who attend our services and members of the congregation are encouraged to register on the electoral roll and stand for election to the PCC. The PCC members, as Charity Trustees, are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance to the Parish including deciding on how the funds of the PCC are to be spent. New members receive initial guidance into the workings of the PCC and where necessary are provided with a Job Description.

The PCC had 6 meetings this year, with 85% attendance

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PCC MEMBERSHIP 2024—2025

Positon Name (Re-Electon Due) Notes
Incumbent Revd. Phil Aindow From April 2023
Churchwardens Mr David Lloyds From April 2023
(Renewed every year) Mr James Clark From April 2024
(antcipated term of 3 years,
But appointed annually)
Deanery Synod Members Mr David Dimmick (2026)
(Renewed every 3 years) Mr. David Lloyds (2026)
Mr. John Reynolds (2026) Deceased December 2024
PCC Members Mr. Tim James (2025)
Mrs. Victoria James (2025)
Mrs. Kathy Moore (2025)
Mr. David Taylor (2025) Resigned April 2025
Mrs. Emma Watson (2026) Resigned January 2025
Ms. Marsha Hale (2027)
Mrs. Di Hawkins (2027)
Mr. Mike Furnell (2027)
Mr. Malcolm Thornton (2027)
Mr. William Sambrook (2027)
Mrs. Chrissie Aindow (ex ofcio member)

PCC Appointments

Position Name Notes Electoral Roll Officer Mr David Dimmick Resigned April 2024 Ms. Marsha Hale From May 2024 Data Protection Officer Mr David Dimmick From January 2013 Safeguarding Officer Mrs. Catherine Lynch From September 2015 PCC Secretary Ms. Marsha Hale From August 2022 Health & Safety Officer Mr. Ken Guy Stewardship Officer Vacancy Underhill Centre Manager Mr. Malcolm Thornton From July 2021 Treasurer Vacancy PCC Bookkeeper Mr. Geoff Judd Resign ed December 2024 Mrs. Gini Kearsley From January 2025 Gift Aid Officer Mr. Mike Furnell Payroll Officer/Asst. Treasurer UHC Mr. John Collings From October 2020 200 Club Treasurer Mr. Geoff Judd From January 2017

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Vice Chair

Mrs. Victoria James

From June 2024

Works & Maintenance Lead

Vacancy

Cashiers

Mr. Geoff Judd Mrs. Kathy Moore Mrs. Yvonne Thornton Mrs. Victoria James Mr. Malcolm Thornton Mr. Mike Furnell (ad hoc basis)

Sidespersons Mr. Gerald Miller Mrs. Emma Watson Mrs. Sally Lloyds Mrs. Jackie Murley Mrs. Ros Bundy Mr. Dennis White Mr. William Sambrook (ad-hoc) Mrs. Lyn Colman Mrs. Victoria James Mr. Malcolm Thornton (ad-hoc)

Committees

Given its wide range of responsibilities, the PCC has a number of Committees that report to the PCC. Each Committee is responsible for a different area of Parish life. These Committees meet between full PCC meetings.

Standing Committee:

This is the only Committee required by law. It has the power to transact the business of the PCC between meetings, subject to any directions given by the council.

Finance Committee:

Meets occasionally to discuss financial matters.

Underhill Centre Management Committee:

To oversee and manage the running and activities of the Centre.

Works and Maintenance Committee:

Attends to matters relating to the Church building and fabric and the churchyard.

Social Committee:

Raises funds for the church fabric and maintenance and provides food and drink for the various events held throughout the year. The Social Committee runs three major events, namely a summer event, Harvest event and Christmas event.

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Professtonal Advlsors The professional ad￿lSOr$ forthe pefiod were asfollows.. Banke National Westminster Bank, Hedge End and Romsey Legal.. advised bythe Dlocese IndePend￿t Examiner.. The con501idated PCC and ilnderhill Centre accounts were examined by Dawd Chard. Slgned on behalf of St. John's PCC Date". Re¥d. Phil Aindow Page 6 of 35

ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING

HELD ON SUNDAY, 28[TH] APRIL 2024 AT 11am

Apologies: Helen Humphrey, Jan Morse, Hazel Guy, Pat Jenkins, Mandy Cool, Pam Hodgson, Yvonne Thornton, Ken Guy

1. WELCOME

Phil Aindow welcomed everyone to the APCM and opened the meeting with a prayer. He explained that this is an annual meeting for the PCC to report the year’s activities to the parish, there is no Any Other Business, but asked that if anyone in the congregation had concerns please raise them with Phil, Churchwardens or PCC Secretary so that they can be discussed and answers given back to the congregation.

2. VESTRY MEETING

This meeting is for the election of Churchwardens, this is for a 3-year period but renewed every year. Anyone living in the parish is able to vote at this meeting. The two candidates are David Lloyds and Jim Clark.

Proposed Phil Aindow Seconded: Lyn Colman ALL AGREED

3. ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING

The Minutes of the 2023 meeting had been circulated and Phil asked if everyone agreed that this was a true record and were happy for him to sign them.

Proposed: Lyn Colman Seconded: David Taylor ALL AGREED

4. ELECTORAL ROLL REPORT AND APPOINTMENT OF ELECTORAL ROLL OFFICER

David Dimmick gave his report, he explained that last May the number stood at 118, but this year the figure is 115. The Electoral Roll is renewed every 6 years, this will happen in 2025 which gives us the opportunity to start with a clean slate, also see how the church family is developing.

Phil thanked David for all his work over the past years, also he was standing down from this role but no new Electoral Roll officer has been appointed; this will take place at the next PCC meeting.

5. PRESENTATION/ELECTION OF PCC MEMBERS

Phil asked the current PCC members to stand – Malcolm Thornton, Kathy Moore, Emma Watson, David Taylor, William Sambrook, Tim James, Victoria James, Marsha Hale, also two new members Di Hawkins and Mike Furnell – and asked if the meeting was happy to elect these members to stand for another year.

Proposed: Phil Aindow ALL AGREED

Phil led the congregation in a prayer for guidance of the PCC during the forthcoming year.

6. VICAR’S REPORT

Phil’s first year at St. John the Evangelist, he thanked David Lloyds, Catherine Lynch and Lyn Colman for helping him and his family settle in Hedge End. He was looking forward to the exciting times ahead, he remembered Chris White, Tony Trist and John Green who were a great help to him, the congregation remembered them and their families at this time of sadness.

7. CHURCHWARDENS’ REPORT

The report written by Lyn Colman and David Lloyds, which had been circulated to everyone, was read out by David, who spoke about the quinquennial and gave his and Lyn’s sincere thanks to everyone who had helped with the smooth running of the church, also the groups that use the UHC.

8. FINANCIAL REPORT

Geoff had submitted a very comprehensive report, which had been circulated. He went on to say that he was the Bookkeeper for the church in the absence of a Treasurer. Geoff went on to explain the finances of the church during the last year with clear, easy to understand pie charts, which helped clarify the figures given in his report.

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The Common Mission Fund (Parish Share) was also clearly explained, and we are topping up our yearly payments by going into reserved funds. At the moment there are 77 worshippers, he explained Parish Giving, any amount however large or small is of great help to the church as they can then budget for future projects and the cost of running the church.

Budgeting is important, he was working with Victoria to budget for heating, electricity, salaries etc. This was demonstrated by a pie chart showing percentages given to various categories. If we wish to remain solvent and indeed move forward regular giving is a great help.

Phil thanked Geoff for all his hard work, these days it is applying for grants to get projects off the ground and if someone felt able to undertake the task of filling out applications to apply for grants, please speak to Phil, Churchwardens or PCC Secretary.

9. ADOPTION OF ALL ACCOUNTS AND APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER

Phil asked the meeting if they were happy to adopt the accounts.

Proposed: David Lloyds Seconded: Emma Watson ALL AGREED

The meeting was asked if they were in agreement that David Chard be appointed as Independent Examiner.

Proposed: Malcolm Thornton Seconded: Carol Watson ALL AGREED

10. PROPOSED DATE OF NEXT ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING

Date agreed Sunday, 27[th] April 2025 at 11am

11. VOTE OF THANKS

Phil thanked David Lloyds and Lyn Colman for all their help over the last 12 months but a big thank you to Lyn for all her work during the interregnum, also during Rev. Rowberry’s illness. Lyn was presented with flowers and a gift as she was now standing down as a Churchwarden.

David Lloyds thanked Lyn for all the help she had given him, he presented her with a small gift from him and Sally.

Lyn thanked David and Catherine for the help they had given her during her time as churchwarden, she thanked the congregation for the flowers and gift. She thanked Phil as it was a pleasure to work with him.

Jim Clark on behalf of the congregation thanked Phil and Chrissie for all their hard work during the last twelve months.

Phil now thanked the following people for their efforts during the year.

Catherine Lynch for her work as Safeguarding Officer

Victoria James as Governance Officer which will bring us in line with all safeguarding policies and guidelines to make St. John’s a safe place within the community.

Malcolm Thornton for all his work in the maintenance and running of the Underhill Centre.

Marsha Hale for her work as PCC Secretary and for producing numerous posters.

PCC for their work over the last twelve months and for us going forward in an exciting year.

John Collings with Geoff Judd for looking after the payroll and finances.

Mike Furnell as Gift Aid Officer, his good work in claiming back money.

David Dimmick as Electoral Roll Officer, who is stepping down from the post at the APCM. He was given a small gift in appreciation of his work over the last 6 years.

Ken Guy as Health & Safety Officer, his advice has been invaluable for the health & safety of St. John’s.

David Lloyds, Ken Guy and David Taylor for their maintenance work and sorting out quinquennial items.

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Tim Jamesfor keeping the website up to date. Carol Watson for soffjng out food forour various events, St. John's has a good reputation lor h05pitslity. A big thank you to Anne Green for her help withweddings, we have S this year and the Baptism ladies, espeually Daphne Dimmlck who linds the teddy bears and the Mothers, Union for raisingfundsto buy the bibles. Thank you to the Keyholders who do a greatjob of locking & unlocking the buildings. Lyn Celman, Mike Furnell. David & Carol Watson for their work in makingThe Shed waterproof and sturdy, so thai people p355ing by our church and follow the story of Jesus by visiting The Shed. D￿ld Dimmicl John Reynold5, David Uoyds as our Deanery Synod representstives. The Social Committee for pulung on events iuch ag coffèe rnornings. Eco Committee for helping to make St. john's greener and environmentally friendly. 150 Anniversary committee for arrsnging events from Ja￿u8ry tojuly, the events so far have brought in many people who have not been to St. john the Evangelist before. 12. THE YEAR AHEAD Thank you all as a thurch, workin8 together totske God's ministry into the parish of Hedge End. We are looking forward to an e¥atinE year ahead, to bring my dream of an outdoor thurch to fruition. Ourdoor Churth-Te develop the wildlife area behind 5t. John's, the idea is to level theground, erect 3 laT8e semi- permanent canopy so that this valuable sp3ce c3n be used as 3 forest church for outdoor worshipping. The next stsge is going to be discussed atthe PCC meeting immediatdy after thi5 APCM. Children & Family Worker- an amount of money has been allocated. an advert h35gone out and alreadywe have had some interest shown. The rnoney 15 spre3d over a 3 year period so we can develop children and family interest at St. John the Evangelist, hopelullywe will have someone in place by September. 150 Birthday in Juty- A flower festiwal, arts & crafts, the Bishop attending the Sunday serwice. barbeque and Salvation Army band it should be è wonderful event. Ple3se invite lots of people, everyone is in￿lted to have a great time at our St. John the Evangelist festival. 13. CiOSING PRAYER Phil closed the Annual Parochial Meeting with a prayer. The meeting closed at 12.15 p.m. S￿ned.. D3te'. 2....7./.9./.a..r.... Revd. Phil Aindow P28e 9 of 35

Achievements and Performance

These are detailed in the independent reports outlined in the appendix A and Financial Review and Reserves Policy Appendix B.

REPORTS 2024—2025

APPENDIX A

VICAR’S REPORT

Last year I said it has been a busy year, but of course this year was even busier with the wonderful 150th celebrations that took place.

At our 2024 APCM Lynette Coleman resigned as Churchwarden and James Clark stepped into the role to accompany David Lloyds as he continued in the post. It was a privilege to be with David and Jim as they were sworn in at Christchurch Priory in June. I am extremely grateful for the work David and Jim have done over the past year, from the faculties, to submitting figures to the diocese, to all the practical jobs a warden takes on.

We thank Catherine for all the work she has continued to do as our safeguarding officer. Sadly Catherine will be stepping down from her Safeguarding role at our APCM. I am so grateful for Catherine’s support over the past two years in this extremely important role in looking after our church community.

Our church services continue with the same format as last year. Our first Sunday service has an informal start in the Underhill Centre, encouraging conversation and reflection on the subject of the service and then moving into the church building to celebrate communion. The Shed continues to be an extension of this space where we display what we discussed and made in the service for the wider Hedge End community to see. The second and fourth Sundays, continue celebrating our faith with our more traditional services. Third Sundays continue, with a dedicated team, to be interactive. I am extremely grateful to all our Third Sunday team for their commitment to supporting this service. Shortly after April last year, Jennifer Thorne felt she should be supporting St. James’ Church, West End, which she has attended regularly since lockdown. I am grateful to all the contributions Jenny has made to Third Sunday over the years. We continue to celebrate infant baptisms in our Third Sunday service and look forward to welcoming families into our church family over the coming year.

Our evening services have continued with Northumbrian Evening Prayer, Contemporary Worship, Evening Communion and Taizé Worship. These services allow the Church to explore a wide range of spirituality and have become a much loved space for those who attend. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Vanessa and Graham Pearce for continuing to play ‘live’ music for our contemporary service with the more recent addition of William Sambrook on the keyboard. Evening communion continues to be our most traditional service and is a time of peaceful reflection before we begin the week.

Our presence in the local schools has increased over the past year. We have partnered up with St. Luke’s and Chrissie, Maddie (St. Luke’s youth worker) and I have begun mentoring young people in both Deer Park and Wildern School. I have been asked into Freegrounds Junior’s more regularly to lead assemblies and speak to classes about Christian subjects. Just before Christmas, I was asked into Kings Copse Primary to introduce myself and speak to the year 1s about harvest. Recently I have been asked back to speak to the year 2s and 3s about topics around Easter. I continue to visit Freegrounds Infants to do assemblies about Christian festivals and visit Shamblehurst Primary Reception classes once a year to show them what vicars might wear as they look at the meaning of uniforms. I hope this work continues to grow in the coming year. Throughout the year, classes from Freegrounds Infants, Juniors and Kings Copse have visited the church together with some local uniformed organisations.

With this year being our 150th birthday we celebrated in style! Building on the Burns meal, cream tea and the quiz night, which all happened before 2024’s APCM, we continued our celebrations with a whist drive, teddy bears parachuting from the tower and Beer, Pimm’s and Hymns. To cap it all off, we had the amazing three-day art and flower festival ending with our 150th Birthday service with Bishop Philip presiding. Afterwards, we continued the celebrations with a lunch and music from Maddie Thorpe, The Salvation Army and the New Music Makers, where Roy Hogben sang a very special solo. A few months after our 150th we were visited by the Sarah Siddons Theatre group who put on a wonderful performance telling us tales from the history of St John’s and Hedge End. I am so grateful to everyone who worked together to make all these events happen, enabling us to open our community of St. John’s to the people of Hedge End.

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As well as the 150th celebrations many other events took place, such as the Mothers’ Union organising the ‘I do like to be beside the seaside’ fish and chip lunch which raised money for AFIA, the Songs of Praise event and the Carol Concert. Unfortunately, there wasn’t a Hedge End Carnival this year, which meant we weren’t able to have a stall. When the Christmas lights turned on, we handed out many cups of mulled apple juice as young and old played ‘Trash or Treasure.’ All this as well as community coffee mornings, quiz nights, raising money for the church, Mission to Seafarers and other charities. Thank you to the Social Committee, the Mothers’ Union and others for all their hard work.

Throughout the seasons, we have worshipped God our creator - saying thank you for all those who had lost their lives in conflicts on Remembrance Day, thanking God for provision at harvest, celebrating the birth of Jesus at Christmas and contemplating the sadness and joy of Easter. I hope these seasons have enabled you to deepen your faith as we have gone through each one.

Two of our study groups have continued to meet since Lent last year on a fortnightly basis. These groups talk through the questions I hand out to the church through the everyone email address. I hope that in the future more of these groups will form, enabling people to deepen their faith with God and their relationships with each other.

Thank you to all those who have made these things possible, from those serving coffee to those who’ve helped lead services, to those who come up with wonderful ideas. Thank you.

This year we have started to get to grips with the iKnow database. This is a central place we can keep details of our congregation, services, rotas, baptisms, weddings, funerals, even hiring rooms in the Underhill Centre. Thank you for bearing with us as we get to grips with all its capabilities.

Finally, now that we have gained planning permission for our outside space, I’m really excited with what God has in store for us in the coming year.

Every Blessing,

Phil

SAFEGUARDING REPORT

The Safeguarding work on the ground has been both interesting this year and a reminder that as a church which we may consider to be very ordinary when we glance around us on a Sunday morning, has in fact, all sorts of things bubbling away under the surface.

The people who make up our church are in fact a kaleidoscope of individuals all carrying different stories, feelings and secrets within them.

Some of these people will willingly share their stories and worries/concerns about certain aspects of their life and when that happens we are given an opportunity to offer help and support. Some of us might be reticent about this for fear of A) getting in too deep or B) not feeling confident as to how to cope.

I would like therefore to encourage everyone to use the Safeguarding service which exists within our church and Diocese as a way of helping people to open up.

There have been a few times this year when people have been signposted to me for help/advice and that is when we can offer our support and love as a church body to see them through some sort of difficulty that has arisen.

Obviously the biggest problem we need to address is abuse in all its forms and given the recent reports that have come to light with the Church of England hierarchy it only shines a light on the possibilities that no individual can be disregarded as a possible perpetrator or as a victim.

I fully expect that as time goes on, sadly, these sort of problems will only increase unless we address them with positive action.

As a PCC I would ask you all to be diligent when in or around church activities. Don’t hesitate to report any concerns to either the vicar or Safeguarding Officer no matter how small they may seem.

Catherine Lynch Safeguarding Officer

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CHURCHWARDENS’ REPORT 2024

At last year’s APCM, Jim Clark was elected to join David Lloyds as Churchwarden as Lyn Colman stepped down. There were a couple of Sundays where both Jim and David L were away on holiday but Lyn C very kindly filled in.

Geoff Judd stepped down as PCC Bookkeeper and we found Gini Kearsey to step into his shoes. Both Churchwardens have been added as signatories to our bank accounts and David L has been added as a second Account Leader to the NatWest Bankline for dual authentication purposes.

A lack of volunteers to be sidespersons, readers, intercessors, to open/close the church, and to help with coffee hour has been an on-going problem. Several people stepped forward but in most cases it was a question of people, who were already doing things, taking on another duty. The preference for some people for one Sunday over another has made finding volunteers tricky. Training, including a list of duties, was given to all sidepersons. The training was needed by the new people and served as a refresher for existing ones of long standing. A written to-do list was provided to those on the coffee/tea rota.

Six organ pipes were repaired. A torn banner was prepared for storage by a conservator. An old pew, stored in the undercroft and not used for many years, was acquired by a member of the congregation at their request. David L maintained the list of Faculties (written requests to the Diocese for permission to do things) and kept the PCC informed. Both Churchwardens worked in tandem with the Building and Maintenance team – please refer to the Building and Maintenance report for details.

Many thanks are extended to the following people and groups who keep our church running smoothly, listed below in alphabetical order as all are of equal importance.

Altar Frontal

Building & Maintenance

Coffee/Tea Rota

Counters

Finance

Flowers

Gardens and Grounds

Intercessors

IT Team

Key Holders

Pastoral Care

Readers

Safeguarding

Servers

Sidespersons

Social Committee

Third Sunday Team

Underhill Management Committee

Vergers

More volunteers would be most welcome.

Thanks are also extended those who do the myriad other jobs behind the scenes, a little bit here, a little bit there, but it all helps to keep St John’s running.

The Churchwardens are always available if you have anything you would like to discuss with them.

David Lloyds and Jim Clark.

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HEALTH & SAFETY REPORT

As the temperature starts to warm it is now easier to get outside and do some bits.

I have spoken to Daphne Dimmick and will be looking to start the vapour barrier channels around the Church soon. Once these vapour barriers are done we should start the drying process in the plaster on the walls but this may take some considerable time. The reason for Daphne's input is because of the flower beds being disturbed and we don't need a disgruntled gardener!

The front Church step pointing should be done once the stone mason has been on site.

The book case, that was just inside the Church main door, is now gone but the plaque has been returned to the wall. I still have a major part of the book case which should, in time, become a table to replace the one from the U.H.C. stock.

Above this I had noticed some time ago that an extension lead, within the Spire, that has supplied the lights used at the 150th celebrations and the Christmas lights up there, has no earth wire. I will be replacing that soon. As it is only an extension lead there is no electrical intervention required but it does need to be routed in a certain way so as not to create a hazard.

I have no others problems I am aware of at this time as we are still only on number 4 of the "Accident near miss reports forms".

Ken Guy

200 CLUB REPORT

The count of member number ranges was 55 in January but had reduced to 52 by December. In 2024 the club contributed £1,625 towards the Underhill Centre Fabric maintenance.

The Fund-Raising Committee would like to thank all the members for their continuing support and would welcome any newcomers to join us. If you want any further information regarding the 200 Club please speak to myself and I will happily supply it.

Geoff Judd

ART GROUP REPORT

The Art Group continues to thrive and has 18 members on its books. Not all come on the same Wednesday of course, which is just as well because we could not accommodate them all each week. Although we did have 17 one week and just managed to get them all in.

In July of last year (2024) we had an extremely good display of art for the church’s 150[th] Anniversary, when we had the Art and Flower Festival. Everyone displayed at least two pictures, and the sales were well above average. Very uplifting comments on the display were also well received.

The Art Group is currently running with some 8/9 people per week as numbers have depleted due to illness. Remembering that most members are well and truly retired!

The Group will always readily welcome new members, so if anyone fancies a morning enjoying art, a chat and a cup of tea (or coffee), then they are welcome to come and join us on a Wednesday morning in the Underhill Centre. We start at 09:30 and finish circa 12 noon. The cost is £5 per morning (if you don’t come, you don’t pay!)

We look forward to the year ahead and will no doubt produce some splendid art. Come up and see us!

David Taylor

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BUILDINGS AND MAINTENANCE 2024 REPORT

The most visible issue is with the dampness in the church on the west and south walls as well as the chancel arch. This has been investigated and a stonemason has been engaged. Repair will involve scaffolding both inside and outside the church. The church architect has also been consulted and will visit when the work is in progress. The work to be done includes repairing mullion internally and externally and repairing/replacing spalled coping stones.

Additionally, spalled stonework near the spire doorway will be repaired to prevent further rusting of the hinge pintles. A missing cornerstone at the northwest corner will be replaced by our in-house Building and Maintenance team, under supervision by the stonemason.

Furthermore, a trench will be dug around the perimeter of the church where the ground level is high and close to the damp proof course. It will be covered with pea shingle. Concrete slabs on the south side will be cut so that whilst they still fulfil the fire exit requirements, they will not extend to the church wall as debris can build up between the slabs and the church wall. The front church step pointing will be done under supervision by the stonemason.

Guttering on the church porch will be repaired.

A banner that had suffered a tear, noticed in 2022, was sent off to be boxed for storage by a professional conservator, as required by the Diocese. The banner was returned and is in storage.

Six bent organ pipes were sent off for repair. They were returned and re-installed.

Louvres in the spire needed to be repaired. This work was completed.

The Community Payback Team, liaising with Malc Thornton, have done lots of work in and around the church during the year. This included grounds work in trimming and keeping the Wildlife Haven in check.

Various other minor works have been undertaken during the course of the year. Thanks are extended to Kenton Guy for his many labours, as well as to Dave Taylor, Mike Furnell, David Watson, the late John Reynolds, Malc Thornton, Clive Killick and John Collings.

David Lloyds, Acting Works and Maintenance Team Lead

SOCIAL GROUPS’ REPORTS

Table Tennis Group meets Tuesday mornings, on average 25 players each week paying £2.50 each per session.

Crafty Thursday Group meets Thursday afternoons, between 13/15 people attend paying £2 each per session

Bee Creative Group meets on 1st Saturday of the month, on average 9 people attend. £5 per session per adult

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EASTLEIGH DEANERY SYNOD REPORT

Meetings

3 Meetings were held at St Francis, Valley Park, St Andrews, Hamble and St Lukes Hedge End. At St Lukes there was a presentation by Bishop Phillip.

Appointments and Vacancies

Finance

The 2024 Deanery Common Mission Fund request was £609,093.00 and the contribution was £611,093.00 All the parishes were able to make a 100% contribution with one exception. The shortfall of £3000.00 was cancelled out by another Parish making an additional contribution of £5,000.00

David Dimmick

CHURCHES TOGETHER REPORT

There were many changes during 2024. In the first quarter of the year some of the Churches Together Leaders had the idea of becoming a new group after the loss of the Chairperson and the uncertain future. They started with informal get togethers of friendly chats and prayers. By the Summer this had evolved to make it more time-friendly to enable every church to attend at more suitable times. It then became a formal organisation with it's own bank account still meeting bi-monthly.

The social life and discipleship of each member church has been extremely busy and continues to grow thanks to their many dedicated hard working Parishioners. There is great encouragement in welcoming new people, especially children into all the churches. There is much outreach to the growing developments of Grange Park and Boorley Green. The Messy Church at Boorley Green Community Centre is run by All Saints Church, Botley.

St John's Church (150th) and the Methodist Church (100th) both celebrated these Anniversaries with many events. The Summer Children's Club continues to grow each year where they can have fun and learn bible stories.

The Churches Together Service of Christian Unity was held at St John's Church drawing in a wide congregation in worship and praise. The school assemblies are often attended by our church leaders and the many Christmas Services, Events etc drew in new interested people.

In September there was a Disability Awareness Week for equal access to churches and a leaflet was printed by the "Through the Roof" group.

Churches Together are trying to fund more new ways of all connecting together and a Gospel Concert is being planned for 2025.

St John's has a very active Mothers’ Union, a craft club that meets every Thursday 2 to 4pm where the ladies knit items for care homes, Mission to Seafarers etc. There is a new craft group called Bee Creative meeting the first Saturday of each month 10am to 12 where anyone can learn from the leader or work on their own project.

The building of the old United Reform Church, Hedge End has been bought by The Good Shepherd Gospel Church and the Leaders were welcomed and have been invited to attend a Churches Together Meeting.

The future looks bright for the growth of HEWEB Churches Together.

Pat Jenkins HEWEB Churches Together Rep for St John's Church

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MOTHERS’ UNION LEADER’S REPORT

This past year has been another busy and successful one for our branch and we have enjoyed another full year of meetings, social activities and fund-raising events.

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Our first event of 2024 was in April when we once again held our AFIA fundraiser with the: ‘I Do Like to Be Beside the Seaside’ fish and chip lunch. We had over 60 people attend and together with donations, raised £557 which we made up to £600 for a very worthwhile cause. We then had our summer social in July when we had a ‘bring and share’ supper in the Underhill Centre and enjoyed an evening of food and fellowship.

Our August event was our Summer of Hope Appeal with an afternoon tea in the Underhill Centre. We had 60 people attend and enjoyed an afternoon of tea, cakes, quiz and a raffle. Thanks to everyone’s generosity, we raised £396 which we made up to £400 for MU projects overseas.

We held our second Mothers’ Union ‘Hymns of Praise’ evening in October and enjoyed an evening of hymn-singing, with tea and cake in the interval. This seemed once again to be a popular event with 44 people attending.

In October, it was the turn of our branch to lead the Cathedral prayers in the Epiphany Chapel in Winchester Cathedral. This year’s theme was: ‘Poverty’ and also focussed on how period poverty affects so many young girls in some countries and how the Mothers’ Union aims to address this problem. We hosted the Mothers’ Union Diocesan Information Day in the Underhill Centre in November and provided the refreshments.

In December, we held our two traditional events. We had our annual evening Christmas party where we collected festive treats, toiletries, socks and gloves for the Society of St James and made £102 from the raffle. We also held our afternoon Christmas Carol Service and festive tea, with a retiring collection which raised £137 for Mothers’ Union charities. Both events were very well-attended with 38 people at the party and 50 at the carol service.

In other news, we have had a full year of meetings with a variety of speakers and most importantly, we have gained two new members, although we have lost two with one moving away and another going into residential care. We were privileged to help with refreshments at the funeral wakes for three St John’s Church members, and also helped with a wedding reception tea. We also made beautiful daffodil posies for Mothering Sunday. In July, St John’s celebrated its 150th anniversary and we sponsored a floral display depicting St John’s Mothers’ Union in one of the church sanctuary windows.

We started sponsoring our student Beatrice in Bukedi in January for her two-year educational programme and were delighted to hear how well she did in her summer exams. We also supported the Days for Girls programme when we bought pants, soap, flannels and bamboo lining to help fill reusable period packs that a local sewing group make. Due to a suggestion from our treasurer, we reinstated the Mothers’ Union tombola at the church Christmas coffee morning and raised £77 for St John’s. We have made donations to the Underhill Centre and also to the MU Dignity Literacy project. We have continued to hold our monthly £1 raffle and money from this, together with our 20ps in Smartie tubes, will now help raise money for not only baptismal Bibles when needed but also our monthly sponsorship fee.

Many branches are sadly closing but we are still going strong and in our own small way continue to carry out the work of the Mothers’ Union by demonstrating our faith in action whenever we can.

Sally Lloyds

SOCIAL COMMITTEE REPORT

We continue to hold events to support the church, socially and financially. 2024 saw the 150[th] anniversary of the founding of St Johns. Each month from January to July we had a Burns lunch, a quiz, Beer, Pimms and Hymns and a teddy bear parachute jump. The last event in July was the Art and Flower Festival over 3 days. The flower arrangements in the church depicted Mothers’ Union, Rev Spenser Underhill, the 60’s, Suffragettes and many more.

Our regular events are still coffee mornings, quiz and for the second year we had a stall at the Switch on of the Christmas lights in the village.

Our committee consists of Marsha Hale, Jackie Murley, Leonie Miller, Helen Humphrey , Lyn Colman DI Hawkins and Kathy Moore.

We are always trying to think of different events, so any suggestions are always welcome.

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UNDERHILL ALE REPORT

At the end of 2023 we planned our brewing programme to compliment the upcoming events celebrating the 150th anniversary of the church in 2024. In total we brewed five special ales for these occasions, and we also produced another batch of St John’s Cider as well as our usual Christmas Ale. A total of seven brews, so a busy year.

The events we brewed for were the “Teddy Bear’s Parachute Jump” in May. The “Beer, Pimm’s and Hymns” evening in June.

For the Flower & Art Festival and the 150th Anniversary celebration day we made three ales, two kegged ales to be sold over the days of the events and we brewed a special commemorative ale which was bottled and sold.

From the sales of all of these we contributed £360 to Church funds but there was also an undetermined sum that went to the PCC account from beers sold with food etc. at these events and paid for by card on the card payment machine, these were not fully recorded and the amount is unknown.

There are some significant administration issues that will be affecting us in 2025. Lloyds Bank have informed us that they will be introducing standing charges for the use of our current account and, possibly, transaction charges. This is a problem and may necessitate us trying to find an alternative account.

There are some major changes to the way HMRC will be collecting duty that comes into force in February and will be implemented for March. What impact this will have on our level of duty and ability to use the new online systems has yet to be discovered as we are still awaiting the letter giving the final details from HMRC. We have had other issues with HMRC and our returns over the Covid period which have been resolved.

The Brewing Group had a meeting at the beginning of February, and we have agreed to continue whilst we can. This was in doubt due to lack of people to help and deteriorating health of the people who currently brew the ales. We lost two of our regular helpers and I would to like extend our thanks to both Carol Watson and Chris Kearsley both of whom would make themselves available to help with brewing and bottling. Fortunately, we have had a couple of volunteers willing to come on board and help out so we will be producing beers for sale at church events if requested. We are always grateful for assistance when brewing and bottling and any other volunteers willing to help out would be made very welcome.

We shall be brewing an ale in time for Easter and will be able make ales for planned events if we are informed of dates at least 40 days in advance. We are planning to make the cider again this year and will make a Christmas Ale for 2025. Profits from the sale of these will be donated to church funds.

Gary Morse

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Appendix B - Finance St. John the Evangelist 76 St. John's Road. Hedge End, Southampton, S030 4AF Registered Charity: 1147617 Finance Report and Annual Accounts for the Year Ending 31st December 2024 Page 18 of 35

PCC FINANCIAL REPORT FOR 2024

Throughout the year there was no named PCC treasurer. Geoff Judd continued as the PCC bookkeeper and John Collings as the UHC bookkeeper. Colin Moore kindly agreed to produce the year-end balance sheet, combining the PCC and Underhill Centre figures. David Chard kindly agreed to examine the accounts.

2024 was a more comfortable year for the PCC finance as compared to recent years. The year ended with income £14,538.63 more than expenditure. The value of the CCLA investment accounts increased by £3,028.27 and the CCLA deposit accounts earned £4,029.64 in interest. Thus, giving an operating profit of £7,480.72.

Throughout the year the PCC continued to pay a £2,000 monthly standing order to the diocese towards the Common Mission Fund (CMF) giving £24,000 for the year. The church committed to paying £32,893.58 to the CMF for the year, which was £12,690.75 less than 2023. So, an additional £8,893.58 had to be paid. It was possible to fund this from the general fund without needing to take any money from the contingency and legacy funds. The CMF request for 2025 has been increased by £4,069.12 to £36,962.70.

The PCC contributed £225 per month to the heating and lighting bill giving a yearly contribution of £2,700. Regular giving for the year was £41,707.94 compared to £36,737.98 in 2023, an increase of £4,969.96. Loose plate collections and one-off gift aid donations were £7,716.49 compared to £5,065.52 in 2023, an increase of £2,650.97. The overall Gift Aid claimed, Including the Parish Giving Scheme, was £9,522.63 compared to £8,125.61 in 2023.

The net amount raised by Social Events was £3,769.73 compared to £2,554.93 in 2023, an increase of £1,214.80. I gave notice at the beginning of the year that I no longer wished to continue as the PCC bookkeeper beyond the end of 2024. In September Gini Kearsey kindly volunteered to become the PCC bookkeeper. Gini had handover and training from October to December and then took over the role in January 2025.

In summary for 2024 the PCC has been able to meet regular expenditure without having to take any money from the contingency and legacy funds. The major reasons for this are that the CMF request was lower than in recent years and the level of giving increased. The position going forward looks positive although it should be noted that the CMF request has increased for 2025.

Geoff Judd – PCC Bookkeeper

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UHC ACCOUNTS

The overall picture for the Underhill Centre accounting period of January to December 2024 shows the financial situation has remained relatively steady with the final accounts showing income and expenditure being slightly positive. The income does however include a one-off donation from the church of £1300 which was a share from the 150 year celebrations in July.

With regard to lettings at the Centre, the overall income has shown an increase over 2023 due to a considerable gain in non-church lettings and a small decrease in hiring from church related groups. Hire charges for 2024 were increased and represent a portion of the overall increase and this will again occur in January 2025.

The primary expenses for the Centre remain energy, office staff wages, Centre maintenance and cleaning. We are currently in a two year fixed price energy contract covering gas and electricity which provide reasonable rates. In fact the comparable energy costs against 2023 show significant savings of nearly 25% for similar consumption figures.

With regard to the office staff remuneration the PCC is guided by the Church of England stipends and it was agreed the increase for the admin staff wages would be 5%. The overall Payroll position is expected to be more demanding in the future with up to twenty eight new Employee Regulations being proposed by the Government.

The Centre maintenance charges for the year were slightly increased predominately by the cost of third party contractors and the £1000 purchase of the more efficient LED lighting to replace the older fluorescent style lights.

Although not strictly maintenance, the Centre had a substantial water leak which resulted in an inflated water bill for that particular quarter. The remedy to fix the problem was not expensive but it was a perhaps a warning that many of the remaining fixtures and fittings are those originally installed in the Centre.

Cleaning costs for the Centre have again increased and although alternative companies were costed the decision was taken to remain with the current cleaning contractor.

The Centre has continued to receive a monthly income from the 200 Club with the sole aim of bolstering the Fabric Fund which is used exclusively to help maintain the Centre. The fund was depleted in 2022 to pay for the new central heating systems but is now beginning to provide help for unexpected maintenance and repair work. A big thank you to all 200 Club members for their continuing support.

As every year, it is the aim of the Centre to be self- financing and remain commercially competitive. In anticipating 2025 the UHC team will endeavour to continue the important element of hiring to new outside businesses and organisations and hope that general inflationary increases will decline leading to a more stable financial environment and improvement in our overall financial position.

John Collings UHC Treasurer and Payroll

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Accounting Policies

Basis of the Financial Statements

The Statements have been prepared under the Church Accounting Regulations 2007 in accordance with applicable accounting standards and the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP 2015) for charities as well as FRS102.

The Accounts are produced on a Receipts and Payments basis as allowed, following consideration of the necessary cosiderations under Charity Commission Regulation CC16a, and with due respect to the following:

None of the consolidated organisations (Church and Underhill Centre) being a registered Company

The Charities ‘gross income’ being less than £250,000

No related activities require additional detail, a ‘true and fair view’ or have specified that accruals accounts are required.

The statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC and Underhill Centre Committee is responsible in law.

They do not include the accounts of church groups (such as the Mothers’ Union) that owe their affiliation to another body, nor those that are informal gatherings of church members.

Fund Accountng

Restricted Funds Donations or grants received for a specific purpose. To distinguish from designated funds, the use of these funds is specified by the donors at the point of giving.

Endowment Funds The Isabella Blennerhasset fund is the only endowment currently held by the PCC which is from an historic legacy. Under the terms of the Will, the income from this endowment is held in a restricted fund and can be used to benefit the poor and needy of the parish.

Incoming Resources

Planned giving, collections and similar donations are recognized when received.

Tax refunds recognized when the incoming resources to which they relate are received and it is tax refunds which make up the Accounts Receivable in the Balance Sheet.

Grants and legacies are accounted for when the PCC is entitled to the use of the resources, their ultimate receipt is considered reasonably certain and the amounts due are reliably quantifiable.

Dividends are accounted for when declared receivable,

Interest as and when accrued by the payer (being informed of future receipt is taken as intention to pay).

All incoming resources are accounted for gross (before reclaim of tax or the impact of associated expenditure)

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Outgoing Resources

Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, if the award creates a binding or constructive obligation on the PCC.

All expenditure is generally recognized when it is incurred and accounted for gross.

Investments

Investments are valued at market value at 31 December 2024.

Reserves

St John the Evangelist, Hedge End is a medium sized church in a reasonably affluent area. However, the demographic of the parish which St John’s serves compromises a significant number of retired individuals and the congregation of St John’s mirrors this demographic. This has an impact therefore upon the income through regular giving especially in the current financial climate.

The annual income of St John’s is approximately £70,000- £87,000, which is generated by church activities as well as the hire of the Underhill Centre attached to the church. The Church and Underhill Centre have separate reserves and this policy relates only to the Church funds.

A strong underlying principle of this policy is that money should only be kept in reserve for specific reasons – whilst the Bible clearly indicates that we should not hoard, it is also clear that sensible planning for known events and responsibility for others (including employees) is important. The role of the church in the wider parish and serving that community as fully and effectively as possible should also be considered.

In arriving at the reserves policy, the PCC discussed the following factors:

A wish to have three months running costs in cash reserves in case of major difficulties (£25K);

In addition to the running costs, to keep at least three months salaries in reserve (£2,000);

The quinquennial inspection (May 2023) did not highlight major works and the general condition of the church is good, but there will be minor works to the church. It is also prudent to hold some monies in reserve for unexpected major fabric expenditure

There was a general wish that more should be spent on outreach into the parish and community and it was considered important that the PCC and church as a whole gives consideration to the formal mission of our church and how that mission is to be achieved. This will be done in line with the deanery plan. It is therefore planned for there to be a mission day(s) to consider this important issue but that the balance of reserves (currently £8,500) should be held for this purpose.

POLICY : It is the policy of this church to hold in reserves the equivalent of three months general running costs and three months salaries. It is also our policy to hold an amount for likely building and maintenance work contained within the quinquennial report.

This policy will be reviewed annually at the budget meeting but also after the mission day(s). In addition, the PCC will consider at the budget and reserve policy review how reserve levels will be maintained.

Any increase in investment assets will be added to the PCC running and contingency reserve.

Employees

The church employs two part-time members of staff, whose current annual salaries total approximately £12,000. This cost is shared equally between the Church and Underhill Centre. As an employer the PCC has responsibilities to provide a Pension which is done through NEST.

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SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTS Year ending 3 1st December 2024 Unrestrict. Desi at. Restricted 2024 Total 2023 Total Variance INCOME Dons&Le Inc.- ch Inc.- trad Investment Other 56646-10 11690-09 17397-07 1761-94 135-00 4885-43 7027-43 2115-00 60523-04 11825-09 23907-50 709548 2-70 50494-08 13082-29 15810-29 7805-34 115-28 10028-96 1257-20) 8097-21 709-86 112-58) 1625-00 68~05 2-70 TOTAL 85735-96 13809-80 3808-05 103353-81 87307-28 16046-53 EXPEND. 74862-83 1420-83 76283-66 3447-59 2065-18 5512-77 3240-51 1705-00 4945-51 81550-93 5191-01 86741-94 94570-98 998-39 95569-37 13020-05 4192-62 (8827-43) Other TOTAL

CHURCH & UNDERHILL CENTRE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET Year Ending 31 si D¢L¢mb¢r 2024 CUIiRENT ASSETS As at 3111212024 26043-94 49318-94 29310-46 3766943 20265-89 1379-94 12603-95 As at 3111212023 18563-22 46766-63 27833-13 35652-28 19285-25 134946 10530-71 107-00 160087-68 Currefftjt account CCLA S ire De osit CCLA Fundraisin De ire Investments CCLA In¢ome Shares ire Lnn Tctin CCLA Income Shares CCLA Income Shares - IBH Underhill Current account 200 Club Currcnt account TOTAL 176849-55 LJABILITtES Accounts Pa able & Pre NET ASSETS ments 185-00 176664-55 35-00 160052-68 FUNDS TOTALS - UNRESTRtCTED PCC General Fund Underhill General Fund TO'I-AL FUND TOTAJ.- DESIGNATED azine 18018-97 4922-80 22941-77 7872-44 4217-61 12090-05 2246-09 331-90 2216-09 81959-71 7600-00 8395-82 2164-74 23851-52 9767-40 35-00 acies Buildi Conti Sala Contin AV S stem Contin PCC Lontin Mission Godl Pla Fabric Outdoor S Social Events UHC Fabric Youth Work¢r D¢ficit Mana ement UHC Desi &t¢d Funds TOTAL FUND TOTAL- Defibrillator Stone Communion Table Fund Craft Club Isabclla Blennerhass¢t Flowers Church Fabric Children's Work Lib UHC Restricted Funds TOTAL enc enc 2000-00 953-72 cnc 1270-00 99-69 26654-15 4396-02 1498-57 6000-00 60029-40 35981-17 5847-77 147308-48 box 4712-77 140703-05 STRtCTED 284-00 iooo-00 119-37 2848 885-56 492-48 276-35 42-74 1905-38 5034-36 iooo-00 133-37 90-91 505-44 2188-98 276-35 42-74 1672-33 5910-12 Page 24 of 35

CHURCH & UNDERHILL CENTRE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET Ycar Ending 3 1st Deccmbcr 2024 FUND TOTAL- ENDOWMENT Isabella Blennerhasset 1379-94 134946 TOTALS TOTAL SURPLUS FOR YEAR- £16611-87 176664-55 160052-68 Page 25 of 35

CHURCH & UNDERHILL CENTRE CONSOLIDATED EXPENDITURE ANALYSIS Year Ending 31st December 2024 UA)restricl Desi aL RestricL 31112124 31112123 A.CHURCH Cost of Fetes & Fundrnisin Stewardshi Cam Costs Parash Shar¢ Incumbent Workin Parish Trainin & Mission Pastoral Care anlPiano Tunin Safe . Checks maintenance Cleanin 499-90 1157-11 1657-01 512-94 44-99 45584-33 638-81 19-50 119-23 1015-76 988-74 918-00 510-99 461-31 60-00 865-00 1745-66 972-28 983-98 32893-58 15-00 328-73 191-30 228-77 32893-58 15-00 328-73 191-30 228-77 1684-00 935-95 1025-69 941-76 1684-00 935-95 1025-69 13-00 of Service5 Church FloweTS anisVPianisVchoirn￿ter Church ard / Peace Garden Administration CCLI Licences Church Ma or Visititi S AV Installation B. UNDERHILL CF.NfRE oirice Tele honelInternet Cleanin & Materials Corn uter & Software Ststion Photoco ier LettTn Refunds Refi￿e Collection Victuals Window Cleanin Hall - Electrici Flall - Gas Hall - Maintenance Hall - Water C. SHARED Sal - Administrdtor Pension Contribution Buildin Insurance Websitdsoftware GOvernanc¢￿xam. Fees 744-20 184-56 1645-85 1020-37 1645-85 1020-37 95-00 103-80 154&28 95-00 Locums 103-80 154&28 449-31 344&12 236-39 253-78 439-78 1157-00 772-80 762-76 360-00 4079-00 5752-15 1295-66 2342-92 449-31 344&12 252-38 253-78 439-78 1157-00 772-80 762-76 360-00 4079-00 5752-15 2556-62 2342-92 529-22 2999-02 15-99 499-01 343-95 708-00 599-59 895-93 360-00 4167-84 7366-37 1678-66 512-34 1260-96 9714-68 64746 2941-08 710-00 600-00 74862-83 126448 156-35 76283-66 9714-68 64746 2941-08 710-00 600-00 81550-93 5034-66 156-35 86741-94 1212145 422-14 2884-54 627-(K) 2268-00 94570-98 878-39 120-00 95569-37 TOTAL EXPENDITURE OtherPCC Ex nditure Other Underhill Ex diture GRAND TOTALS 3447-59 2065-18 3240-51 1705-00 5512-77 4945-51 Page 26 of 35

CHURCH& UNDERHILL CENfRE CONSOLIDATED fNCOME ANALYSIS Year Ending 31st December 2024 UnrestTiCt. Desi ate Restricted 31112124 31112123 A. CHURCH l)Donations & Le Gift Aid - STO'S Gift Aid- Weekl Envs. Glft Aid- POS Charities Trust Pa oll OtherPlanned Givin sto OtherPlaned Givin OtherPlannedGivin PGS Loose Plate Collections One-off Gift Aid 'fts Donationsl A als Tax RecoveyableGiftAid Non Recurrin Grants Other FurLds enerated TOTAL 2)Charitablc Activitics Fees Wcddin 51Funerals B. UNDERHILL CEKr. Centre Lettin s Church CaFe & Refreshments TOTAL 3) OTHER TRADtNG A. CHURCH Social Events Bookstall Sales Godl Pla azine Sales TOTAL B. UNDERHILL Lettin s Non Church 200 Club Net Income Non Recurtin Grant TOTAL 41 Investment Income Dividends Increase in Share Value Bank Interest TOTAL Other In¢om¢ TOTAL INCOME acies 4803-00 4803-00 4808-00 339-00 23099-46 6477-00 515-00 410-00 1089-52 2059-62 3005-90 554-77 8125-61 27954-03 6476-04 540-00 27954-03 6476-04 540-00 envs 1934-87 1959-32 2643-73 524-09 9147-63 200-00 463-39 56646-10 1934-87 2525-48 5191-01 912-59 9522-63 200-00 463-39 60523-04 566-16 1047-28 148-50 1500-00 240-00 375-00 10-20 50494-08 1761-94 2115-00 3007-20 3007-20 2179-30 7849-53 833-36 8682-89 135-00 7984-53 833-36 8817-89 9930-60 972-39 13082-29 135-00 636-00 193-34 4790-74 5426-74 193-34 64-69 30-00 5714-77 3067-87 153-77 35-00 64-69 30-00 4885-43 829-34 3256-64 16567-73 16567-73 1625-00 10788-65 1735-00 30-00 12553-65 1625-00 16567-73 1625-00 18192-73 37-57 37-57 3028-27 4029-64 7095-48 2-70 103353-81 37-04 5020-39 2747-91 7805-34 115-28 87307-28 2997-79 4029-64 7027-43 68-05 2-70 85735-96 13809-80 3808-05 Page 27 of 35

CHURCH BALANCE SHEET Year Ending 31st December 2024 CURRENT ASSETS PCC Current Account 3111212024 26043-94 49318-94 29310-46 37669-43 20265-89 1379-94 3111212023 18563-22 46766-63 27833-13 35652-28 19285-25 134946 CCLA (CBF ire De osil CCLA CBF) Fundraisin osit ire Investments CCLA Income ShaT¢S ire Lon Temi CCLA Income Sh8£es CCLA Income Units- IBH Awounts Receivable Prior Year Ad'ustments TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 163988-60 149449-97 LIABII.ITIES NIL NIL NET ASSET S LUS 163988-60 149449-97 REPRESENTED BY FUNDS Unrestricted Desi nated Restricted Endowment TOTAL OF FUNDS 18018-97 141460-71 3128~98 1379-94 163988-60 7872-44 135990-28 4237-79 1349-46 149449-97 ear s IncOMe￿A enditure Su lus £14538-63 Page 28 of 35

FUND TOTALS Year Ending 3 1st December 2024 UNRESTRICTED PCC General Fund 3111212024 18018-97 3111212023 7872-44 DESIGNATED Fabric Outdoor s￿ace Social Events UEIC Trabric Youth Worker Deficit Mana ement ire Ma azine acies Godl Pla box Contin Buildin Contin ency AV S stem Cotin enc PCC Contin Mission TOTAL DESIGNATED 26654-15 4396-02 1498-57 6000-00 60029-40 35981-17 2246-09 331-90 99-69 2000-00 NIL 953-72 Nll. 1270-00 141460-71 2216-09 81959-71 35-00 8395-82 7600-00 2164-74 23851-52 976740 135990-28 enc en Rf.STRtCTED Defibrillator Crnft Club Isabella Blennerhasset Flowers Fabric Children WoTk Lib Stone Communion Table TOTAL RESTRICTED 284-00 119-37 28-48 885-56 492-48 276-35 42-74 1000-00 3128-98 133-37 90-91 505-44 2188-98 276-35 42-74 iooo-00 4237-79 ENDOWMEKr Isabella Blennerhasset 1379-94 134946 TOTALS 163988-60 149449-97 Page 29 of 35

CHURCH fNcoME ANALYSIS Year Ending 31st December 2024 UnrestricL Desi at. Restricted Totl 2024 Totl 2023 Donations & Le Gift Aid-siandin Orders Gift Aid- Weeki Envs. Gift Aid - PGS Charities Trust PaJToII OtherPlanned Givin sto Other PlannedGivin Env. OtherPlarmedGivin GS Loose Plate Collections One off Gift Aid ifts Donations, A eals T&x Reeoverable Non Recurrin Grants Other Funds en¢rated SUB TOTAL acies 4803-00 4803-00 4808-00 339-(K) 23099-46 6477-00 515-(H) 410-00 1089-52 2059-62 3005-90 554-77 8125-61 27954-03 6476-04 540-00 27954-03 6476-04 540-00 1934-87 1959-32 2643-73 524-09 9147-63 200-00 463-39 56646-10 1934-87 2525-48 5191-01 912-59 9522-63 200-00 463-39 60523-04 566-16 1047-28 148-50 1500-00 240-00 375-00 10-20 50494-08 1761-94 2115-00 Fees weddin qlfwierals OTHER TRADING Social Events Bookstall Sales Ma Fazine Sales Godl Pla box SUB TOTAL 3007-20 3(K)7-20 2179-30 636-00 193-34 4790-74 5426-74 193-34 30-00 64-69 5714-77 3067-87 153-77 30-00 64-69 488543 35-00 3256-64 829-34 tNVESTMENTS Dividends Inc.(Dec.}in Share Values Bank Interest SUB TOTAL 37-57 30-48 37-57 3028-27 4029-64 7095-48 37-04 5020-39 2747-91 7805-34 2997-79 4029-64 7027-43 68-05 Transfers from Underhill 6621-22 82-50 6703-72 7040-62 TOTAL PCC INCOME 67103-86 13674-80 2265-55 83044-21 70775-98 Page 30 of 35

CHURCH EXPENDITURE ANALYSIS Year Ending 31st December 2024 Unrestrict 499-90 D¢si nat 1157-11 Restrict Totl 2024 1657-01 Totl 2023 512-94 44-99 45584-33 12121-45 422-14 638-81 19-50 119-23 2884-54 3672-00 1015-76 988-74 918-00 510-99 461-31 60-00 865-00 1745-66 627-00 972-28 2268-00 983-98 Cost of Fetes&Fundraisin Stewardshi costs Porish Share Salary-Pari$h administrator Pension Contribution Incumbent workin ex nses Parish trainin & mission Pastoral Care Church Insurance Heat & Li t contribution an / Piano Tunin Maintenance & Safe Cleanin U kee of Services Church Flowers anist, Pianist, Choirmaster Church ,ard & Peace arden Administration Website & COT CCLI Licenccs Govcrnancc Costs & Fees ChurL.h Ma orRe Visitin ersl Locums AV Installation TOTALS 32893-58 9714-68 647-46 15-00 328-73 191-30 2941-08 2700-00 228-77 32893-58 9714-68 647-46 15-00 328-73 191-30 2941-08 2700-00 228-77 1684-00 935-95 1025-69 941-76 checks 1684-(H) 935-95 1025-69 13-00 744-20 184-56 1645-85 710-00 1020-37 600-00 1645-85 710-00 2 020-37 600-00 95-00 103-80 1546-28 61626-31 uter software 95-00 103-80 1546-28 3447-59 56215-16 1963-56 77436-65 OTHER EXPENDITURE Tranfers to IJHC Other Ex nditure TOTALS 516-00 1264-48 1780-48 1328-61 2065-18 3393-79 1844-61 5034-66 6879-27 829-20 878-39 1707-59 1705-00 1705-00 TOTAL CHURCH EXPENDITURE 57995-64 6841-38 3668-56 68505-58 79144-24 NET SURPLUS INCOMEIEXPENDITURE 14538-63 Page 31 of 35

irNDERHILL CENTRE BALANCE SHEET Yeat Ending 3 1st December 2024 Current Assets 6501- Underhill Centre Current Account 6502 - 200 Club Current Account Z05 - Accounts Receivable Total Current Assets As at 3111212024 12603-95 257-00 As at 31112f2023 10530-71 107-(K) 12860-95 10637-71 Liabilili¢s Z04 - Accounts Pa PrcEayments Total Liabilities able Iso-00 5-00 185-00 30-00 5-00 35-00 Net Assets 12675-95 10602-71 lus for 2024 2073-24 106-17 resented b Funds Unrestricted Dessi nated Restricted Endowment Fund Total 4922-80 5847-77 1905-38 4217-61 4712-77 1672-33 12675-95 10602-71 Page 32 of 35

UNDERHILL CENTRE - tNCOME ANALYSIS Year Ending 31st December 2024 Unrestilct Desi Restrict. Totl 2024 Totl 2023 A. CHARITABLE INCOME Church related lettin Cafe & R¢freshnients Heat & Li ht Contribution 7849-53 833-36 3150-00 11832-89 135-00 7984-53 833-36 3 150-00 11967-89 9930-60 972-39 3672-00 14574-99 135-00 B. OTIIER TRADtNG Non Church related lettin 200 Club nett income TOTAL 16567-73 16567-73 1625-00 18192-73 10788-65 1735-00 12523-65 1625-00 1625-00 16567-73 C. OTHER INCOME Other Income Transfers from PCC Non recurrin Grant 2-70 1394-61 2-70 1394-61 115-28 829-20 30-00 974-48 TOTAL 1397-31 1397-31 TOTAL CENTRE ￿COmE 29797-93 135-00 1625-00 31557~93 2807J-12 Page 33 of 35

UNDERHILL CENTRE EXPENDITURE ANALYSIS Year Ending 31st December 2023 Unrestrict Desi Restrict. Totl 2024 Totl 2023 A. Charitable Ex enditure Salary Contribution Officc Phone & Internet Cleaning & Materials Com uter & Software Statione Photoco ier Letting Refunds Refiise Collection Victuals WEndow Cleanin Ha]1 Electrici Hall Gas Hall tnsurance Hall Maintenance Hall Water TAL 5196-70 449-31 3446-12 236-39 253-78 439-78 1157-00 772-80 762-76 360-00 4079-00 5752-15 1424-52 1295-66 2342-92 27968-89 5196-70 449-31 3446-12 252-38 253-78 439-78 1157-00 772-80 762-76 360-00 4079-00 5752-15 1424-52 2556-62 2342-92 29245-84 5040-10 529-22 2999-02 146-40 499-01 343-95 708-00 599-59 895-93 360-00 4167-84 7366-37 1424-52 1678-66 512-34 27270-95 15-99 1260-96 1276-95 B. Other F,x enditurc Othcr Ex nditure Transfers to PCC TOTAL 156-35 82-50 238-85 120-00 576-00 696-00 82-50 238-85 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 28207-74 1276-95 29484-69 27966-95 NET SURPLUS DEFIC ET 2073-24 106-17 Page 34 of 35

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner"s Report Report to the trusteosl mombors of Parochial Church Council of St John the Evangelist Hedge End, Southampton On accounts for the year endgd 31¥t December 2024 Charlty no (if any) 1147617 Set out on pages 1-11 I report lo the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charrty I'lhe Trusl'l for the year ended 3111212024 Re$ponsibilitie$ and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basls of report of the acc¢unls in ac¢ordance with the ￿quireMentS of the Charities Act 2011 1.the Act.) I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commi8sion under section 14515llbl of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below") in connection with the examination which gives me cause lo believe that in, any material respect.. accounting ￿COrdS were not kept in accordance wrth section 130 of the Act or the aoGounl$ do not aword with the accounting records Independent examlnor'g slaternent I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection wrth the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understandin of the accounts to be fftached. Please del words in the r8ck&ls if they do not apply. Signod: Datè: Name: David Chard Relevant professional qualificationlsl or body (if any): Associate Chartered Institute of Banker8 Addross: 15 Daisy Lane , Locks H8ath. Southampton, Hampshi￿ S0316RA IER October 2018 Page 35 of 35