REGISTERED CHAIUTY NULNIBER: 1149232
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
FINAP4CIAL STATEL¥IENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEI¥IBER 2024
FOR
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARtSH OF
ST CUTHBERT, BURNLEY
Ainsworths Limikd
Chanered Accountants
Charter House
Stansfield Street
Nelson
Lancashire
BB9 9XY

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST CUTHBERT,
BL'RNLEY
CONTENTS OF THE FIIYANCIAL sTATE￿IENTs
FOR TIIE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEIIBER 2024
Page
Report of the Trustee$
Ito4
Independent Examiner's Report
sta￿￿ent of Financial ActlVLties
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial S￿teMents
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PAIUSH OF ST CUTHBERT,
BURNLEY
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR E￿DED JIST DECEMBER 2024
FINANCIAL STATEINIENTS AND TRUSTEES. REPORT
The trn%tee% present Ihe financial statements ol the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024. The trustees confim)
thai, in iheir opinion, Ihey have.. selected 5uilable accounting policies and applied them CQllSjStently' made judgements
and estimates which are reabonable and prudent, and prepared the financial 8tatemet)Is on a going concern basis. The
trnS￿e8 believe that Ihe financial Statements comply with statutory requirements, the governing do¢uments of the charity
and the Statement of Recommended Practice ielaling to charities.
REFERENCE AND AD￿[[IN1sT￿LITIVE DETAILS
Registered Chmritv niimber
1149232
Registered offiee
St Cuthbert
Ttswneley Street
Burnley
Lanca5hire
BBIO ITS
Trustees and key management
J A Swierc
P Pilkington
A Brown
Rev M Din
J Braddock
J Gilbert
L Rogers
P Woodworth
IDdepeRdent Examiner
M Sunter FCA
Ainsworths Limited
Chartered A¢¢ounian(s
Charter House
Siansfield Streei
Nelson
Lanca8hire
BB9 9XY
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THE PAROCHIAL CHLTRCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST CUTHBERT,
BURNLEY
REPORT OF THE TRUSTF.ES ICONI TINUED)
FOR I'HE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
STRUCTtyRE. GOVERNANCE AND PwIèiNAGEIWIENT
Organisatioftal status
The Parochial Church Council of The Ecclesiastical Parish of St Cuthbert, Bumley I'the charity") was established on 5
O¢tTrber 2012 and is registered with the Charity Comtni8sioners (regislralion number 1149?321.
Organi5aÉioll31 structure
The Board Cu￿entlY cotL%ists of the trustees and is responsible for key policy decisions and the effeciive governance of
the organisation overall. The rrustees take care of the day to day running and legal requirelnents of the chariiy and the
Board meets on a regular basis.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
Trustees are appoinied to refleci the skills required to support the Board and its range of activities. The trustees themselves
appoint new tNsiees to the Board and provide appoiniees with a full orientation of the service5 provided, the decision-
makn.ng processes of the charity and the roles and responslbiliiies of a irnsiee, including their legal obligationb under
applicable laws.
Risk management
The trus￿e& have examlned the majoi strategic, bubine5s and operatiotjal risks which the charity faces and confirtn that
5y5te]n5 have been etstablished to ensure that regular reports are pioduced and that necessary sreps Can b¢ taken lo address
any issues ansing.
OBJECTtVES AND ACTIVITIES
The objectives of the charity are for the benefit of the public and are to promote to the e¢¢lesiastical part.￿h the whole
]nission of the church and for the trustees for other purposes which are eK¢lusively charitable according to the law of
England and Wales and are connected with the charitable work of the church.
Public benefit
In setting out the charity's objectives 2nd planning of activities the trustees have given careful consideraiion to the Charity
Cornmi55ion's general guidance and section 17151 ot the Charities Act 2011. The trubtees are confidenr that the charity
offers services ot real and practical use to the local population and theiefore complies with the responsibiliry placed on
all charities under the Charities Act 2011 to demonstrate a public benefit.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
In his review tsf 2024, The Reverend Munawar Din thanked all the members of the Parochial Church Council, the church
warden5, the leaders of various ministries and all parishioners for their superb support and partnership in the ministry and
inissioll of Jesus. He expressed his sadness at the deaths of several parishioners and prayed for the sick. He gave
inf0rn12tion about the Vision Actioll Plan with the long-tenn goals of increasin¥ the under 50'b in the congregation,
developing and strengthening links and relatiollsh2p8 With the diverse community, growing in faith and leadership and
improving use of digital technology. He welcomed our Intercultural Lay Minister. Teeman Zaki, who started his ministry
in January. He encouraged praver and welcotned link8 With NHS Christian staff. He also encouraged spiritual growth by
readillg the scriptures and spending time in reflection and prayer. He is very encouraged by an increase in Ihe number of
children attend￿g Sund&y School. And al80, by the unifomed organisations workin&T with Sunday School to lead the All-
Age Service which takes place once a month. He hopes thai continued link5 With Building Bridges and Mahabba will
build relation8hips in the Community, Links with New Neighbors together and a local cotnmunity School are growEng
well. He gave thank8 for the life of Kevin Quinn, who will be greatly mi8sed and urged both the Church, the Cotnmunity
Hail and the Finance Committee to keep a close eye on the fjllancial situation. May God bless us and help is to berve him
for his glorious purposes and mission as we worship and share Christ in 2025 and Beyond.
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST CUTHBERT,
BUNRLEY
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES (CONTIN4UED}
FOR THE YEAR ETr4DF,D 31ST DECENIBER 2024
ACHIEVEL¥IENTS AND PERFoR￿L￿NcE {CONTINUEDI
Church Finanee
The ca8h balance for the church at 31" December 2024 was £51,711.15 compared with £33,919.18 at the end of December
2023. Toward8 the end of 2024 a legacy of £18.445 was gratefully teceived. Without this legacy Iheie would have been
a small reduction in cash of £653. Significant expenses in 2024 included £1,470 to repair the roof and drainpipes, £645
on gas safety checks, £338 ot) fjre extinguishers, £195 on heater iepai15 and £190 on the ener(Ty control panel. The PCC
expressed its gratitt2de for the ¢ontinued regular giving by paribhioners, without which the parish would not be fu￿nciallY
viable.
Community Hall Finance
The cash iotal as at 31", December 2024 was £37,063.52 compared lo £46,569.61 at the end of December 2023 which is
a loss of £9,506.09. This is mainly due to us having to have new fire doors fitted in the main hall and the youth room at
a cost of £6,000. The gas bills for 20?4 were. thankfully. almost £4,000 less than 20?3 and the electricity almost £1,000
less. The hall is still being well used both during the day and in the evening and th¢ bar open8 every Tuesday evening and
during show week. Thanks go to everyone who use5 and supports the hall in any way and thanks to all members of the
CommLmity Hall CoM￿lttee for their hard work.
Future plans
Future plans will be driven by the needs of the church and wider community. Events and meetings will be held in person
and using video conferencing I me85aging iools where appropriate.
Reserves policy
At 31° December 2024 total reserves carried forward $L￿d al £616.53912023.. £608,278).
The trustees believe the net asset position is sufficieni for the ￿tUre needs of the charity. HoweTrer, these levels are to be
reviewed annually.
Related parties
There were no related parties during the financial year12023.. £Nil}.
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST CLsTHBERT,
Bu￿5¥LEy
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR E)L DED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
STATEI¥IENT OF TRLTSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES
The tru5tee5 are responsible for preparing the trusiees. report and the f￿ancIal statements in accordance with applicable
law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards includinLF Financial Reporting Standard 102.. The Finiincicil Reporling
Standllrd applicahle in the UKand Repiiblic of Irelund {United Kingdom Generally AcCep￿d Accounting Practice).
The law applicable 10 charitie8 in England and Wales requires the trustees ro prepare fmancial statements for each
financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming re50urce8 and
application of resources of the charity for that petiod. In preparillg these financial staiements. the trugtees are required to..
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently"
observe the methods and principles in the Chartties SORP and FRS 102:
ake judgements and estimaies that are rea8onable and prudent.,
state whetheT applicable UK accounting SLgndards have been followed, subject to any material departures
dibclosed and explained in the fthancial statements.
prepare the F￿ancial sthtemenis on the going concern basis unless It is itkappropriate to presume that Ihe charitable
cotnpany will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping sufficient accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time
the financial position of the charity and el￿￿]e ihem io ensure that the F￿anCIal statements Comply with the Charities Act
201 I, the Chai'itv (Accounts anclRepoits) Regtsla¢iun5 2U08 and the provisiotL8 of the tryst deed. They are also responsible
for safeguarding the assetb. of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the preveniion and dete¢Èion of fraud
and other irregularities.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD..
Trustee
Dated.. 201h June 2025
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INDEPENDE,YT EX.4MINER'S REPORT TO THE ￿lEL¥llBERs OF
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COU)CIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST CUTHBF.RT,
B￿￿￿LEY
I report on the accounts of The Paro¢hial Church Council of The Ecclesiastical Parish of Si Cuthbert. Buml¢y for the
year ended 31, December 2024, whi¢h are set oui on pages 6 10 12.
Respeetive respoThsÈbilities of the trustees and examiner
The charity'5 I￿SteeS are re%ponsible for Ihe preparation of the account%. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is
not required for this year under section 14412) ol. the Charities Act 2011 (the 201 l Act) and Ihai an independent
examination is needed.
Having satisfled that the Charity is not subject lo an audit under section 144121 of the 2011 Act and is eligible for
independent examinarion, it is my responsibility to..
Examine Ihe accounts under section 145 of the 2011 A¢i',
To tollow the procedures laid down in the general Directio]]s given by the Charity Commission under section
14515)(bl of the 201 l Aci. and
To Stale whether particulat matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Direeiions given by the Charity Commissioner. An
examination includes a review of the accounting records kepi by the chanty and a compatison of the accounts presented
with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and the seeking of
explanaiions from you ab trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the
eviden¢e Ihat would be required in audit and, ¢onsequenily, no opinion is given as to whether the accoLmts present a
'tJue and fair view, and the report is limited to those matiers set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's Statement
In connection with tny examinalioll, no matter has come to my attention..
WhȢh give5 tne reasonable cause to believe thai, in any material respect, the requiremet)L8'.
la) to keep ac¢ounling recordb in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
{bl to prepare a¢counts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accouniing
requiremenrs of the 201 l Act have not been m¢t', or
To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts
to be reached.
Mark Sunter FCA
Ainswoffhs Limited
Charter House
Stansfield Street
Nelson
Lancashire
BB9 9XY
Dated.. 20th June 2025
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLEStASTICAL PARISH OF ST CUTHBERT,
BURNLEY
STATEfvIENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEIWIBER 2024
Unrestrieted
funds
Rtstrlcted
funds
2024
2023
Notes
INCOMING RESOURCES
Voluntary income
Chariiable a¢iivities
Other tr8ding activities
Investment income
S8,088
4,073
1,799
10,008
9,110
958
59,887
14,081
9,110
1,903
48,551
10,927
945
2,046
Total ineomillg resources
63,106
21,875
84,981
72,734
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Chariiable a¢iiviiies
Other trading Costs
Support costs
42,745
27,634
4.152
234
70J79
4,152
2,189
81.536
4,539
1,839
1.955
Total resources expended
44.700
76,720
NET movE￿IENT IN FUNDS
18,400
{10,1451
8,261
{15,1801
Other re¢ogni$ed gains and losses
Net gainslllossesl on investments
NET MOVEMENT lly FLryDS
18,406
(10,145)
8,261
(15,180)
RECONCILIATION OF FLryDS
Total funds brought forTrvard
53,983
554,295
608,278
623,458
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
72
544 150
608,278
The statement of fjnanctal activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derives from continLLing activities.
The notes form pan of these financial Sta￿mentS
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUYI CIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST CL THBERT,
BUILYLEY
BALANCE SHEET
AT JIST DECETrIBER 2024
2024
2023
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible asset5
527,423
527,423
CURRENT ASSETS
Stock
Cash at bank and in hand
451
88,775
426
80,489
89,216
80,915
CREDITORS
Amountb. falling due within one year
NET CURRENT ASSETS
10
iio
60
89,116
80,855
TOT AL ASSETS LESS CURRENL T
LIABILITES
616,539
608,278
NET ASSETS
616,539
608,278
FUNDS
Restricted
Unre%trict¢d
544.150
72.389
554.295
53.983
TOTAL FUNDS
616.539
608 ?78
The fu￿nCIal statements were approved by the Board of Trustee5 on 20 lune 2025 and were signed on its behalf by..
JGI
ert
Trnstee
The notes forn) part of these fu￿nCIal 8tatemenrs
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCtL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST CUTHBERT,
BURNLEY
NOTES TO THE FINANCI.4L sTATE￿IENTs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEfwlBER 2024
ACCOUNTll¥G POLICIES
Aeeoullting eonvention
The accoun15 (financial statements) have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Reconunended
Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounL% in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102) and the Charities Act ?01 l and UK
enerally Accepted Practice.
Cash flow
The Charity is exempr from ihe requirement to prepare a cash flow sratemeni as it qualifies as a small enriiy.
Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Fi[￿nCial Aciiviiies when the chariry is legally entiiled
the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
Income from donations. legacies, fundraising and sirnilar incoming resources are in¢ll￿ed in the year in which
they are receivable.
Any income received for specific PULpose 15 accounted for as restricted fi￿￿S when receivable.
Resourees expended
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis {in¢lusive of attributable value added tax which cannot be
recovered) and has been classified under the principal categorie5 related to the cost.
C05t5 allocated to activities in the furtherance of the ciwi'ty's objects are those directly associated with achieving
the charity's goals. Governance costs are those inCu￿ed in connection with the managetnent of the charity's assets,
organisalional administration and cotnpliance with constitutional and statlliory requiretnents. Where co8L8 cat)not
be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basi.% consistent with the
Use of resources.
Fulld accounting
Uurestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the try8tees in the fiJrtheran¢e of the general activities
of the chariry. Surplus funds can be allo¢ared 10 restric￿d projects if the tjustees believe they are required.
Restricted funds are funds subject to specifi¢ restri¢iion impo8ed by the donors for the purpose of any appeal in
which the funds are raised and can only be used for particular purpose within the obje¢ts of the charity.
Tangible fixed assets
It is Ihe policy of the Chariiy noi 1¢> deprecia￿ the fLxed asbeis on the basis they fomi the land and buildings of the
organisarion.
Taxation
The eniiry is a regiS￿red ¢harity and is theiefore exempt from Income Tax and Corporation Tax under the
provisions of Se¢tion 50511} of ihe Income and Cotporation Taxes Act 1988.
The notes forni part of these financial siatements
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST CUTHBERT,
BblknYLEY
NOTES TO THE FtNANCIAL STATENIENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECETrIBER 2024
VOLULYTARY INCOME
2024
2023
Donations
Planned giving
Legacies
Collections (open plate}
Gift aid
7,817
25,601
18,44S
996
7,018
15.705
24,165
735
7,946
59,887
48.551
In 2023. voluntary income totslling £47.035 wa5 unrestricted and £1,516 was restricted.
INL COTrIE FROM CHAIUTABLE ACTtvtTIES
2024
2023
Fundraising events
Colltributions from Internal Groups
PCC Fees
4,713
7,779
1,589
4,966
5,296
665
14,081
10,927
In 2023, incoine from charitable activities iotalling £1.853 was unrestricted and £9.074 was restricted.
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
2024
2023
Hall Lettillgs to External Bodies
Cafeteria, Bar and Catering
3,680
5,430
5,243
5,967
9,110
11,210
In 2023, income from other trading activities tO￿lling £11,210 was restricted.
The notes fomi part of these financial slatetnents
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARtSH OF ST CUTHBERT.
BURLYLEY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEE4TS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEI¥IBER 2024
CHARITABLES ACTtVTY COSTS
2024
2023
Ministry Parish share
Vicarage cosis
Fundraiblng expenses
Premises COSts
Repairs and renewals
27.439
706
738
29,461
12,035
27,000
2,005
360
46.252
5,919
70,379
81,274
During the year. ￿0 employee received remuneration in excess of £60,000.
The trustees and key tnanagement personal have received neiiher remuneration nor reimbursemeni of expenses
during the period for their roles as tru8tees end management.
OTHER TRADING COSTS
2024
2023
Bar staff costs
Bar Stock used
Bar costs
1,577
2.320
255
1.814
2.640
85
4,152
4,539
Resources expended lotalling £4,15212023.. £4.5391 were resiricied.
SUPPORT COSTS
2024
2023
Administration costs
2,189
1,839
2,189
1,839
Resources expended iotalling £234 (2023.. £Nill were restricted.
The notes fotm part of these financial statements
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COLNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST CL THBERT.
BURNLEY
YOTES TO THE FINANCIAL ST ATELMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECE￿IBER 2024
TATr4GIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Lalld & Fixtures
Buildings
Fitting$
Total
COST
At I" January 2024
Additions
500.165
27.258
527,423
At 31° DeCe￿ber 2024
500,165
27,258
527.423
DEPRECIATIO.N
At I" January 2024
Charge for year
At 31" December 2024
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31" December 2024
500,165
27,258
527,423
At 31. DeceTnber 2023
500,165
27,258
527,423
STOCK
2024
2023
Bar stock
451
426
451
426
io.
CREDITORS: AL¥IOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHINL ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Other creditors
iio
60
iio
60
The notes fonn part of these financial statements
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST CUTHBERT,
BURNLEY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR EDIDED 31ST DECEfvIBER 2024
ii.
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
2024
Total
funds
2023
Total
Funds
Unrtstrieted
funds
Restricted
funds
Fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
527,423
16,837
(i ioi
527,423
89,226
Iiio)
527.423
80,915
1601
72,389
72,389
544.lio
616,539
608,278
12.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
rund$
At 1.1.24
At 31.12.24
Unrestricted fund$
Designated fund- Hall
General fund- Church
15,576
38,407
15,576
56,813
18.406
Restricted funds
Church fund
Hall fund
4.165
550,130
1555)
19,590)
3,610
540,540
TOTAL FUTr4DS
608,278
8,261
616,539
Net Move￿ent in funds, included in the above are as lollows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
Recogni5ed
expended gaillsl(Ios5e$l
lovement
ill fulld5
Unrestrieted funds
Designated fund- Hall
General fund- Church
63,106
{44.7001
18.406
Restricted fuThds
Church fi]nd
Hall fund
910
20,965
11,465)
{30,555)
Isss)
(9,5901
84,981
(76,720)
,261
The noies fomi part of these financial siatemenis
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