2023-12-31-accounts

Annual Report and Consolidated Financial Statements of the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of The Holy Cross with Saint Peterfs. Shrewsbury The Abbey Church of St Peter and St Paul, Abbey Foregate with St Peterfs Church. Monkmoor Road st For the year ended 31 December 2023 Charity registration number.. 1149972

The Parochial Church Council of the Parish of The Holy Cross, Shrewsbury The Abbey Church of St Peter and St Paul, Abbey Foregate with St Peterfs Church, Monkmoor Road TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023 Chority registrotion number.. 1149972 Objertives and Artivities The Parochial Church Council of Holy Cross Shrewsbury Ithe PCCI has the respon5ibillty of co-operating with the incumbent Ithe Reverend Dr Tom Atfield until 25th May 2022, thereafter during the continuing interregnum the churchwardens jointlyl in promoting the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelical, social and ecumenical. The PCC is also spiritually responsible for the Maintenan￿ of the church. The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship in our churches and to become part of our parish community at Holy Cross, Shrewsbury. The PCC maintains an overview of worship throughout the parish and makes suggestion5 on how our services can involve the many groups that live within our parish. Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer, scripture, music and sacrament. Also, through non-sacramental artivities of hospitallty and fellowship we aim to reach non- churched members of the community. Publlc Benefit The trustees of the PCC a￿ aware of the Charity Commi55ion's guidan￿ on public benefit in The Advancement of Religion for the Public Benefit and have had regard to it in their administration of the Charity. The trustees believe that, by promotinE the work of the Church of England in the Ecclesiastical Parish of The Holy Cross Shrewsbury it helps to promote the whole mission of the Church (pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenicall more effectively, within the Ecclesiastical Parsh, and that in doing so it provides a benefit to the public bv.. Providlng facilitie5 for public worship, pastoral care and spiritual, moral and intellectual development, both for its members and for anyone who wishes to benefit from what the Church offers- and Promoting Christian values and se￿ice by members of the Church in and to their communities, to the benefit of indfviduals and society as a whole. The PCC is specifically responsible for the maintenance of the Abbey, St Peter'5 and the parish hall on the St Peterfs site.

Achlevements and Perfom7ance Worshlp and Services During 2020 and 2021, worship in both churches was suspended in Ilne with Government and Church of England guidelines and did not resume until 2022. During 2023 the full pattern of Parish worship resumed with an increasing number of attendees. Shrewsbury Abbey In 2023, the averoge weekly attendance at Sunday services at Shrewsbury Abbey was 74 adult5 and 2 children. Attendance at services on Easter Day and vigil service on Easter Eve was 178 lincluding 140 communicants). Attendance at servites during Advent for the congregation and local community wa5 251. Attendance at services for Advent specifically for school and civic organisations was 480. Number of Communicants at any service on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day was 230. Total number (including communicants) attending worship at any service on Christmas Eve or Christma5 Day (including Crib and natwity service5 held on Christmas Evel wa5 1150. St. Peterfs Church, Monkmoor. Average weekly attendance at Sunday 5ervi¢es at St. Peterfs in 2023 was 29 adult5. Attendance at services on Easter Day and vi8il service on Easter Eve was 50 lincluding 45 communicants) Attendance at services Iluring Advent for the congregation and local community was 120 Number of Communicants at any Se￿l£e on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day was 29 Total number lincluding communicantsl attending worship at any seNice on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day was 31.

Financial Review 2023 OveDJlew The consolidated accounts for the year ended 315t December 2023 are attached to thi5 report and show: Con501idated Total Net A5sets- £355,72512022= £331,646] Excess- £4.17512022'.1£18,28911 Holy Cross Total Net A55ets- £360,74012022- £335,961] Excess.. £4,57412022'. Deficlt1£17,90911 Connexion Ltd Total Net A5sets:1£5.015112022'.1£4,31611 Deficit-1£400112022:1£38011 .6450 Shareholding in Connexion £300 was not shown in the 2022 figures but was not updated in MFAOL SO 15 Still showlng in the software. This has been included in 2023 figures but has been moved to the Agency account of both organisations creating a creditor in Connexion and a debtor in Holy Cross. As the figure of £300 is not material it was left as showing In the 2022 comparatives. The total funds show a surplus forthe year of £4,17512022.. deficit £18,289). The Parish continues to recover from the financial difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and subsequent lock downs. Normal activities have now been resumed and income has increased in 2023 when compared with 2022. This increase has come from increased giving by parishioners and at various special services, recovery of Gift Aid, increased visitor donations enhanced by the purchase of additional electronic donation stations and an increase in the number of events held in the Abbey. In 2023, an agreement was reached with Lichfield Diocese and if the parish contribute £15,000 towards the £45,192 arrears from 2022, the Diocese will match the arrears payment5 on a 2.. 1 bas￿ and write off £30,192 over three years provided full contributions are paid in 2023, 2024 and 2025. ReseThes Policy It 15 PCC policy to try to maintain a balance on free reserve5 forthe charity (unrestricted net current assetsl which equates to at least three months unrestrirted payments and one additsonal month's salary costs circa £5,000. This is equivalent to £51,9401£42,762 in 20221. It is held to smooth out flurtuations in cash flow and to meet emergencies. The balance of the free resetves at the year-end was1-£31,99511-£17,793 in 20221. This is lower than target. However, the PCC hold £91,101 in designated funds which could be transferred should the need arise. The PCC are aware of the position and are doing their utmost to rectify It is our policy to Invest the investment fund balances with the CCLA Church of England Oeposlt Fund and the majorlty of the remainder with the Lichfield Dlocesan Board of Finan¢e ILOBFI. Investment Policy The charity is granted power to invest in suitable investments under the PCC Powers Measure 1956 and the Trustees Act 2000. As a charity, the Trustees have a duty of care to take such advice as is appropriate before investments are undertaken. This advice is sought from the Central Board of Finance ICCLAI in London The charity's investment policies are based on two key principles..

Éthical Investment- this includes ensuring that investments are held in companies which have high standards of corporate governance and act in a responsible way towards stakeholders. Long-term responsibilities- the trustees are aware of their long-term responsibilities in respect of the Restricted and Unrestrirted reseNes and as a result follow a prudent approach to investment decisions. Investment policy for long-term funds is aimed primarily at generating a sustainable income, with due regard to the need for the preservation of capital value, and the possible need to realise investment5 to meet operational needs. The charity does not have a policy of generating iricome at excessive or high risk known as "purchasing income", where high returns are guaranteed at the expense of capital. In summary, the charity has an overall policy to maximise income while preserving the real value of Its funds. Due to the nature of the charity, an ethical investment policy is taken into consideration when investments are made= The charity follows the Ethical Investment Advisory policy as recommended by the Lichfield Diocese which includes the following.. "We aim to invest An componies that.. will develop their business in the interest5 of shoreholders,. * demonstrote responsible employment practice5,' ore conscientlOU5 concernin9 issues of corporGte govemonce, the environment ond humon rights,. ore 5ensltive to the community in which they operote." Planned giving, collections, donation5 and income from events are the main source5 of fund raisin& along with tax recoverable. feguarding The PCC believe they have fulfilled their duty under section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 (duty to have due regard to House of Bishop5' guiijance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults). All PCC members have completed the required online trt7ining modules. Reporting Serious Incidents A Serious Incident Is an adverse event, whether actual or alleged, which results in or risks significant harm to the charity's beneficiaries, employees, office holders, volunteers or to others who come into contact with the charity through its worl loss of the charfty's money or assets, damage to the charity's property or harm to the charity's work or reputation. The trustees are not aware of any Serious Incidents in the last year. Fundraising The PCC takes its fundraising responsibilitie5 seriously and is very grateful to all donors- whether regular or occasional - for their support of the church and church events. PCC supporters are never taken for granted. The PCC take full responsibility for fundraising and do not use commercial organisations or professional fundraisers. All money raised is ef(her by donations, fundraising events, special appea15 or le8acies for which the PCC are most grateful. Volunteers The members of the PCC would like to thank all the volunteers who work so hard to make our Church a lively an(1 vibrant community Risk Management The PCC is aware of its major risks and has a rtsk-management policy which is reviewed annually. The Risk Management Policy includes a description of the principal risks and uncertainties facing the Charity and its

subsidiary undertaking, as identified by the PCC members, together with a summary of their plans and Strategies for managing those risks as wel5 as any factors that are likely to affect the financial performance or position going fo￿ard. The worldwide outbreak of the COVID-19 virus whSch substantially affected the Income we received from worshippers and decimated the income both from tourists and visitors during 2020 and 2021. Income leve15 began to recover in 2022. continuing into 2023. and congregational giving increased significantly following a Time Talents and Tythes campaign. Parishioners continue to be encouraged to make their regular giving by direct debit In preference to cash donations orthe envelope scheme. Thi5 enables us to manage cash flow better, safeguard5 against absence from church and redu￿5 the handling of cash by our volunteers. Structure, Governance and Management Ovepilew The PCC is a Body Corporate established by the Church of England IPCC Powers Measure 1956, and the Church Representation Rules 2(K)61 and is a Charity registered with the Charity Commisslon (Registration number.. 11499721. The PCC is governed by the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure119561 as amended that came into effect on 2nd January 1957, and the Churth Rep￿sentatIOn Rules (contained in Schedule 3 to the Synodical Government Measure 1969 as amended). The PCC is responsible for making decisions on all matter5 of Beneral concern and importance in the parish. and for all financial matters. The PCC met 8 times with an average of 15 members in attendan￿. Reports We￿ tabled, discussed and approved by the PCC. The rnethod of appointment of the PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. The Council comprises the Incumbent, the Churchwardens, a representative of the Readers, those elected to the Deanery Synod, and other members who are elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting by those on the Electoral Roll. PCC members receive training from courses run by the Diocese. Members of the congregation are always urged to join the Electoral Roll, and to stand for election to the PCC. The PCC have put in plate Sub-committee arrangement5. The PCC'S Standing Committee has met as necessary between PCC meetings. The Standing Committee ha5 comprised the Vicar, Churchwarden5 and the Chairmen of the Abbey and St Peterfs Counclls as ex-officio members, and the two PCC officers ITreasurer and Secretary). The Abbey Council has met 3 times, to discuss and agree a range of busine55 matters, particularly the practical and financial arrangements following the proposed split of the parish into the Separate Holy Cross (Abbey) and St. Peterfs parishes. The St Peter s Councll has met 6 time5, particularly to discuss the future arrangements forthe parish split. The ShrewsburyAbbey Connexion Ltd is a subsidiary company wholly owned by the PCC in order to comply with the trading charitie5 requirements of the Charities Act. Its funrtion is to operate the Abbey Shop and promote the Abbey church as an attraction to visitors. The company covenants its profits annually to the PCC. The Shrewsbury Abbey Connexion Ltd has not traded since March 2019 and remalns closed at the time of signing these accounts.

Related Parties Donations from Related Parties Donations from 14 related parties during the year totalled £13,1051£13,778 in 20221. Remuneration paid to Trustees None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other beneftts from employment with the PCC in 2023. Expenses paid to Trustees None of the trustees have been paid any expenses in respect of reimbursement of office and travelling in 20231£1,098 20221. Names and addresses of advisers Banks Royal Bank of Scotland, 36 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH2 2YB Co-operative Bank, PO Box 101, l Balloon Street, Manchester M60 4EP Investment Managers CCLA l Angel Lane, London EC4R 3AB Independent Examiner Jonathan Hill Lichfield Diocesan Board of Finance, St Marfs House, The Close, Lichfield WS13 7LD.

Reference and Administrative details The Abbey church is situated at Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury SY2 6BS and St Peterfs Church is in Monkmoor Road, Shrewsbury SY2 5BE. The two churche5 are part of the Deanery of Shrewsbury in the Diocese of Lichfield. The correspondence address is The Abbey Office, 25 Foregate, Shrew5bury. SY2 685 and the telephone number is 01743 232723 (during office hoursl. Email - [e-mail] Our website address is- htt www.shrewsbur abbe .com PCC member5 PCC members leath of whom is a trustee of the ecclesiastical charity of the Parish of the Holy Cross, Shrewsburyl who have served Since 1st January 2023 lunless otherwbse stated) until the date thi5 report was approved were: Ex Officio Members The Incumbent The parish is currently in interregnum Licensed clergy Rev Pat Aldred (Associate Priestl (from 6th September 20221 Re(7der Mike Duckett Co-opted Clergy Rev Stephanie Fahie Churchwarden5 From 24 May 2023 the following seNed as Churchwardens, sharing the role of lay Vice-chairman Brian Newman Bernice Firmin Deputy Churchwardens Hannah Smith Ifrom 23 May 20231 June Marshall Ifrom 23 May 20231 Deanery Synod Reps Gill 8arrow Katherine May Hannah Smith Elected Members Elizabeth Coley (from 23 May 20231 Sarah Cooper loan Greatbatch-wood IElectoral Roll Offlcerl Miles Kenny lune Marshall Diana Morgan (Safeguarding) Chrlstine Poharyskyi Stefan Poharyskyi Nigel Pursey (Secretary) (until 23 May 20231 Julia Taylor Officers Martin Riddett ITreasurerllco-optedl from 6 December 2022 Carolyn Mahy Isecretaryllappointedl from 23 May 2023

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Independent Examinerfs report to the trusteeslmembers ofThe PCC of The Parish of Shrewsbury Holy Cross I report on the accounts for the year ended 31" December 2023 which are set out on the following pages. Res ertlve res onsibilities of the Trustees and Inde endent Examiner The charity'strustees are responsible forthe preparation of the accounts. The charitls trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under Section 144 0* the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Art l anij that an Independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, to follow the procedure5 laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 1451Sllbl of the Charities Act, and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Inde endent Examiner's Statement My examination wa5 carried out in accordance with the General Dirertions glven by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented wrth those records. It a150 includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whetherthe accounts present a "true and fai￿ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Inde endent Examiner's Statement In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to I￿lieVe that in any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act or the accounts do not accord with the with the atcountSng records I have come across no other matters in connertion with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: jonathan Hill FCMA CGMA Lichfield Diocesan Board of Finance St Marfs House, The Close, Lichfield WS13 7LD Date-. io

PARISH ACTIVITIES GENERALLY IN 2023124 Parlsh of Holy Cross Mission Report 2023 Our mission is to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ afresh in each generation. This is our priorltv and is Outlined below using the fivefold marks of mission. To proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom: The vacancy has allowed the parish to re-imagine what tts mission is and to discover new ways of making disciple5. At St. Peterfs, Me55y Church, forget-me-not, toddlers, groups, and drop-in Services have all been a part of the parish strategy. The initiative ha5 helped to generate more volunteers across the parish, but we always need more. The Abbey is discovering what is distinctive abovt its role. A civic church with a unique position, the Abbey will continue to build on its relationships within the county. Developin8 a tourism strategy, the Abbey is trusted venue for exhibitions, concerts, and recitals. These events brinE in much needed revenue and visitors. The parish is blessed with excellent worshlp leaders and a musical heritage that 15 second to none. To teach. baptise and nurture new believers: Congregations in the parish are growing and numbers for Holy Communion are increasing. This last year, we have focused on a Lent course, we have our prayer group, and we have candidates for Confirmation. Weddings and Baptisms will continue to be potential areas of growth and reaching out for new members. To respond to human need by lovlng servlce: We have successful food bank hubs and hold ￿gular seniices for those who are most vulnerable in our community. We support several chartties, and individual parishioners are involved in a myriad of charitable endeavours from the Samaritans to Street Pastors. This year, we must consolidate our efforts through tangible service and selfless commitment. To seek to transform unjust strurtures of society, to challenge vlolence of every kind and to pursue peace and reconciliation: The parish have ￿ached out to those who have arrived in Shrewsbury from the Ukraine as well as other refugees. Service sheets have been provided in the Ukrainian language to enable visitors to feel welcome and donations have been made to assist those caught up in war and violence. This year, the parish joined the 'lnclusive church. network as a positive step in standin8 against discrimination of any kind and to become a community where ALL are welcome. To strive to safeguard the inteBrity of creation and sustaln and renew the life of the earth: More must be done if we are to achieve the aims of this mark of mission. We utilise traidcraft products in our refreshrnents and recycle where we can but there is room for improvement. We are rationalising the use of our heating and lightinB and continue to strtve to lessen waste and printing requirements. We will do better in the next 12 months to become more sustainable and envSronmentalty friendlv. Revd. Pat Aldred Associate Minister li

Proceedings of the PCC For the year beginning with the 2023 yearfs APCM the PCC continued to operate with the Sub Committee arrangement5 introduced in the previous year. The full PCC held 7 meetlngs with all meetings held in person. Durin8 the current inter￿gnUM the meetings We￿ chaired in rotation by the two churchwardens. Two issues have dominated the PCCS dlscus5ion5 over the last year. al With the parish formally in sequestration, the Archdeacon attended two of the PCC'S meetings in 2022 to discuss option5 for filling the vacancy. The PCC decided to consult on the option to split the parish, the new Abbey Parish with a half-time stipendiary priest and the new St Peterfs parish with a 0.2 full time equivalent house for duty priest. Consultee responses showed support forthis option which has now been taken fO￿ard by the Di0￿Se with a Pastoral Scheme needed. Draft proposals were received from the Diocese and approved by the PCC on 8, August 2023. The proposals were then approved by the Shrewsbury Area Mission and Pastoral committee on 5th September and by the Diocesan Mission and Pastoral committee on 3rd October and finally signed off by the 8i5hop of Shrewsbury. On 2nd November the proposals were submitted to the Church Commissioners to enable them to prepare the Draft scheme for public consultation. Itls expected that this will move forward and hopefully be resolved with the appointment of 2 new priests lone for each parish) during 2024. bl Secondly, financial matters. The PCC was pleased to be able to appoint a new Treasurer in December 2022. The finance5 continued to be of considerable concern due to the impact of Covid lockdown on the finances for 2020 and 2021 with income from events and tourism having suffered a massive decline. A financial recovery plan was put into place, and the PCC has been pleased to see a recovery of income. Due to the former trea5ure¢s ill health, completion of the 2021 and 2022 accounts proved difficult. but the 2021 formal statement of accounts wa5 lodged with the Charity Commission before the end of October 2022 and the 2022 accounts before the end of 2023 (accepted by the Charities Commission a5 In time due to problems with thelr new 5y5tem for uploadin81- The Abbey Council devoted much time to the arrangements for ensuring the recovery of the Abbey particularly for worship, events, tourists and general marketing. The St Peterfs Council met 6 times in the vear and has devoted time to extending its mission and outreach, and to the general maintenance of the whole site. Both Councils have a150 discussed options for the future ministry of the parish. A Fabric Sub- Committee is newly established. As well as dealing with maintenance issues on both sites, it will also have oversight of the parish longer term response to sustainability issues. A fourth Sub-committee - the Standing Committee - has also met when necessary for any urgent business discussions between meetings of the full PCC. Carolyn Mahy PCC Secretary Appolnted from 23 May 2023 12

Fabrlc Goods and Ornaments of the Two Churches Parish of the Holy Cross- Shrewsbury Abbey and St. Peterfs Monkmoor Church Warden5 annual report for 2023 A certain amount of work of a routine nature needs to be undertaken every year on all of the buildings, working to a schedule agreed by the architect and the Insurers. Urgent work arising from the 2022 quinquennial inspections of the Abbey, St. Peter's Church and the Church Hall was carried out during the year, with the exception of repairs to the lead on the Abbey tower roof, which appears to be in a worse condition than first thought. It is a great shame that the many boards around the abbey explaining the significance of the building and its history were removed at some time duringthe pandemic. During 2023 thetourism committee continued to work on improvin8 the tourist experience in the Abbeyi including the full re-opening of the shop. In May a modern sculpture by Paul Kennedy, sponsored by the Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire commemorating the countvs struggle durlng the covid-19 pandemic, was placed on a stone plinth in the Abbey. The recently installed sound system ha5 been extended Snto the Lady Chapel. This has improved audibility for 5ervice5 held there. Shrewsbury Abbey Several leaks in the south ai51e were dealt with by accessing externally with scaffolding (access internally does not exist) and clearing of gulleys and downpipes. Vegetation externally on the north alsle. which had grown up durinE lockdown, has successfully been removed. Improvements have been made to the external floodlighting. Improved controls for the two condensing boilers mean the heating is now rnore efficlent in a notoriously cold building. The controls take account of the external temperature. As reported last year, based on architect's estimates, there is abovt a quarter of a million pounds worth of work required over the next four or five years. This will undoubtedly require appeals once again to external funder5 which support such work. The parishioners will not be in a position to fund this in addition to the day to day running costs. St Peterfs Church As mlght be expected there was very little to report other than the replacement of the rotting vestry door and installation of Secondary glazing. also in the vestry. The'west. porch was fully refurbished by volunteers prior to Bishop Michae1's visit. The Garden of Remembrance path5 were also fully refurbished and regular maintenance has brought the wider gardens to peak condition. Two heavy duty telescopic gazebos were purchased to assist with Fairs and other church and mission events. The bell tower was inspected and the bell rope replaced. 13

Church Hall A significant improvement was made to the elertrrcs of the Hall and this included the ￿neWa1 and commissioning of emergency lighting. Pastoral Measure- to create two separate parishes of Shrewsbury Abbey and St Peterfs Shrewsbury. The Wardens and Deputy Wardens met on several occasions in 2023 to discuss arrangements forthe future of the parish. During the year the Pastoral Measure moved from Parochial to Deanery, Diocesan and Church Commissioners. Thank yous... The Wardens extend their thanks to Clergy and Laity who have a55iSted at and enabled all worship and occasional services across the parish during the year, together with thanks to all volunteers at PCC, the officers of the PCC, the Abbey Guides and the range of volunteers at the myriad of events at the Abbeyi St Petels and Hall during the year- Thank you. Brian Newman and Bernice Flmiln Churchwardens St Peterfs Report for the year 2023124 Report of St Peterfs Council (Friends of St Peterfsl Church warden Bernice Firmin,. Deputy Warden lune Marshall The parish of the Holy Cross IAbbey and St Peterfsl ha5 been in vacancy Since May 2022. A Pastoral Measure seeking to split the parish has been progressing through the various Diocesan Committees and passed to the Church Commissioners for approval and completion. This will result in St Peterfs becoming a Parish Church at some polnt in 2024. St Peterfs Council. a subcommittee of the PCC has met 7 times during the year. Worship With the assistance of Rev Steph Fahie, Rev George Hodkinson, Associate Priest Pat Aldred and our several readers the regular Sunday pattern of worship of Holy Communion at 10.00am except on the 4, Sunday each month which is a lay led service has been maintained. other visiting priests have included the Archdeacon Paul Thomas and Rev Chris Walker and Bishop Michael in August. The numbers of regular worshippers is growing,. average Sunday attendance between 25-30 adult5. There are a number of congregants who attend regularly with their care supporter5 including our blind organist Rob Sherratt on the first Sunday each month. Services for Ash Wednesday and Maundy Thursday were held at 7.OOprn There was a Servi￿ for Harvest Festival followed by a Parish bring and share lunch attended by about thirty people. In the two weeks preceding Christmas a group from St Petels sang carols in local pubs and distributed leaflets with the Service times for all parish Christmas services. At Christmas the usual Carol Servlce was held followed by Mince pies and mulled wine. Collection being donated to Christian Aid. This Sum was added to the tithe of the end of year FOSP accounts amounting to £670.50. 14

Mess Church This takes the form of a selection of themed crafts for parents and chIld￿n to do followed by a short time of 'worship' in church and then a meal in the hall. It requires a large team of church members to prepare and deliver on the day. Our first one was on the Wednesday of Holy Week and proved such a success Wlth 79 adults and children attending. A second one was held on Sunday afternoon 2nd july with a rnarked fall in attendance. On Advent Sunday afternoon a Mess Chrlstin le was held with good attendance. Following discussions it was decided that the most opportune time for Messy Church to be held is on Wednesdays during half-terms and shorter school holidays. To be continuedl There were two families from the Toddle-ln group who brought thelr children for Baptism during the year. There was one Church Funeral of a former member. One Crematorium funeral of a reg¥Jlar attendee at Forget me not tea Pra er Grou et every Thvrsday evening and a list of prayer requests was updated weekly. The numbers attending has grown. Home Grou 2 Groups were started in October meeting either on Wednesday evenings or Friday Mornings and reflecting together on the previous Sundays readings. Buildin s and Gardens The Vestry Window was repaired and secondary glazing added to enable the vestry to be used as an office. The rotting external Vestry door has been replaced. A phone line has been installed with internet. A 'love St Peterfs Day, was held in March. The gardens have been well maintained by Roger Smith as well as volunteers maintaining the flowerbeds and tubs. Another seat has been added- the gift of Brian Ruff. Mission and Outreach Most of this ha5 taken place in the parish hall. Coffee'n Chat on Tuesda mornin s continued to be a source of Inspiration, friendship and enjoyment to all who attend. Numbers vary between 20-35. Free refreshments continued, but many gave donations from which supplies were bought and a regular contribution towards heating made to the PCC. By popular request a second occasion was started on Thursda mornin s in the Church. The hall having a regular booking. On both occasions there a￿ several adults who receive care being brought to enjoy the opportuntty. Food Hub supplie5 collected by volunteers were made freely 3vai13ble on both Tuesdays and Thursdays. Food Bank . The collertion point in Church continued and weekly deliveries to the Food Bank at Barnabas Church were made. Wami S ace started In Autumn 2022 in response to a nationwide initiative in the face of rising heating costs and continued to operate on Tuesdays from 10.00am to 5.00pm and Wednesdays from 2.00pm to 5.00pm until the end of March 2023. This included Coffee and Chat on Tuesday5. Grants and generous grfts covered the added cost5 of electricity lor heating with the surplus from the Grants from Shropshire County Council and Lichfield Diocese going toward5 the replacement of the outdated Electriclty Consumer Board in the hall as stated in the Grant application. This work was carried out in December. Toddle•ln The very popular Toddle-ln Group on Wednesday mornings during term-time continued to thrive under the leadership of Vicky Towers and Natasha Price assisted by a team of church members in the kitchen. Numbers attending have grown to over 30 children and their carers. In the Autumn of 2022 fiddle-ln for mothers and bables under lyr started to relieve the pressure on Toddle-ln. This continued into 2023 but it was decided to close this down in the autumn as those attending had 'moved up, to toddle-lnl 15

For et Me Not Tea is the response In Holy Cross parish to outreach for carers and in particular to those carin8 for those with memory loss. It takes place on the first Wednesday of every month and teas in 2023 were well attended. The overarching theme for 2023 was Poetry, which included the poems of a local poet, a variety of well- known poems. songs that are modern poem5 and the beautiful poetry of the psalms. The Annual Dementia Church certrficate was renewed again by Bishop Michael and the three artions promised for 2023 were fulfilled. Particular highlights were the tea with the Beatles son8s, and some of their poetic lyrics, and the beloved AA Milne poems. The Owl and The Pussy Cat ended up as the favourite poem of the year. We have been very pleased to welcome several new people and they have enjoyed the friendship and caring support that thi5 Outreach offer5. In common with many church events we rely on a small group of dedicated volunteers who turn up with freshly baked scones and other cakes and sandwiches. lay up, clear down and tidy away. Without their 5UPPOrt this event would be very difficult to run in its present format as we regularly get as many as thlrty people attending. Thank you to those helpers for their dedication in continuing our dementia action in this Parish. Events Other successful events have been held with good attendances and some fund raising. uiz in Februa with Cheese and Wine Grateful thanks to Roger and Wendy Ford. This was an enjoyable eveninB event. Coronation Part Sunda Ma 9th was marred by rain,. nevertheless a good event. This was supported by a grant from the Underdale and Monkmoor Community Council IUMACCI via Mile5 Kenny thank you I Fair 20 Ma with the hire of the Lichfield Diocese Ringers Mobile Belfry accompanied by several ringer5 a5 an added attraction Eave opportunity to anyone 'to have a go,. This event raised £950 after costs half of which wa5 given to the Food Hub. Afternoon Tea in Jul as a 'thank ou, for all volunteers was supported by a grant from Shrewsbury Town Council. None of the above would be possible without the consistent and much appretiated help and commitment of the many volunteers for which we as a church are extremely grateful. Bernice Firmin, Churchwarden and Rev Stephanie Fahie March 2024 16

Deanery Synod Report Shrewsbury and Wrekin Deanery Synod Report 2023. There were 3 meetings in 2023, the first in the church of the Holy Spirit, Harlescott in March. Topic5 discussed Included the Warm Space Update, Eco-church, Deanery elections and News. We also heard of the "Comings and Goings,, The Diocesan Day of Prayer and the Good Friday Walk of Witness. The main Speaker was Rev. A. Gompertz who runs R.E.V.S. - a Fresh Expressions Outreach for those who love Classic Cars. The meeting closed with Prayers. The second meeting in July wa5 held at Holy Trinity, Uffington. Following opening prayers there was the elertion of Lay OfFicer5 and members to the Standing committee. The￿ was an update on "Safeguarding" by Tom Currie, lead officer for Haughmond and Wrekin. reminding us that everyone ha5 a part to play in this area of responsibility to others. Updates and Any Other Business followed with a reminder to archive Baptism, Marriage and Burial Re8lSters after 25 years. We then heard feedback from last month's Diocesan Synod Report. The main speaker was Laura Edwards from the Diocesan Mission Team who spoke on the subject of "Outreach to New Housing Estates." The third meeting in September was held at St.Lucia's, Upton Magna. Following a welcome and opening prayers, we were informed of a 2 session course to be held early in 2024 about welcoming everyone to our churches, to include a Llay about being relevant and supportive to adults with learning difficulties and their carers and a further day looking and learning about"Makaton." The importance of Safeguarding was again referred to, followed by any other matters of business. The main topic of the meeting was "Outreach to Children, Youth and Young Adults,, another of the Shaping for Mission priorities, speakers were Rev. H. Lins. Rev. F Iddon and Rev. A. Ackroyd. They spoke of varioLts events which have taken place in Shrewsbury and Wrekin churches for children, young people and their parent5. Gill Barrow. Deanery Synod Representative. 17

Safe8u•rding SAFEGUARDING REPORT 2023 We are committed to taking Safeguarding very seriously. This is on the agenda for every PCC meeting. Our policy is stated on our Website and is regularly reviewed and updated. The parish complies with all safeguarding policies and procedures as (leemed necessary by the Church of England. We review our own parish policy each year to ensure we are fully up to date with any new directives. Safeguarding is everyone'5 business and we have a duty of care to all. All PCC member5, paid staff and some volunteers who must have a DBS check have completed their applicatlons and are now cleared. The PCC took the decision that all PCC members should tjndertake Basic and Foundation Safeguarding training. It is recommended that volunteers would a150 find the training helpful. The past twelve month5 has been a busy time regarding safeguarding issues. We have had to deal with several incidents in liaison with the Lichfield Safeguarding Adviser. The Advisor has also had to contact me on the occasions when there has been a potential con￿rn within our parish and to check we are aware. We then have to be vigilant in order to eliminate any risk to children and vulnerable people. The Church of England has now returned to the previous policy whereby people who are required to have DBS clearance, must be checked every three years ratherthan five. l am in the process of doing this. People who are PCC members plus certain othervoluntary roles are a150 required to undertake online safeguarding training which has been completed. Diana Morgan Safeguarding Officer 18

Communications and Events PARISH OF THE HOLYCROSS REVIEW OF EVENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS, 2023 EVENTS There were 34 events In 2023, ranging in scale from a lunchtime recital by local A-level students, to an evening With Russell Watson. Overall income from events was £30,000. There were also 12 '5aturdays at Noon, organ recitals. Most events involve promoters. Others are organised by local groups such as cholrs, or by the parish ourselves. All events went well and all but one hirer booked to return in 2024, several of them with an increased number of bookings. The hirer that didn't rebook would have rf the pews had been removed I Autliences have generally been civilized and there ha5 been the minimum of disruption or mess.. however we have been very mindful of the need to manage particularly night-time events, most of which take place with the lights off,. it is notjust a case of stewarding as we do durlng daily opening hour5. There were minor ncidents involving gate crashers, but fortunately on only one occasion did we have to call the police to remove a couple causing disruption. In 2024 we have 54 scheduled events, and we are looking at staffing in response to that. It Is important that we don'tjust have commereial events at the Abbey. We redu￿ rates for charity events and some simply attratt a donation, if anything. That is con515tent with our role as a place of worship and our standing within the community. In 2023 we developed good links with street food providers. Typitally, we have a coffee and cake vendor inside the Abbey and up to three pitches outside, for some althou8h not all events. This is appreciated by audiences and earns revenue and will be continued in 2024. Performers and audiences love the Abbey. just as we do. By virtue of being a beautiful and historic place with a great acoustic. we get away with hard seats, poor lighting. and a lack of backstage facilities. As far a5 possible, though, we should be making improvement5 to enhance the Abbey experience for performers, audiences and wor5hipper5 alike. One particular area is lighting. standard in the nave and emergency lighting in the side aisles. this is essential work that needs to be done as funds allow. COMMUNICATIONS We owe much to the keen attention given by Hannah Smith to social media. In 2023 the E-sheet became fortnightly because of sheet workload but was still well received. Ilt has recently gone monthly for the same reason but still performs an important role.) Comrnunication within the parish is better overall than it was but there is still some way to gol The parish website is updated more regularly than in the past but could really do with a revarnp: this wlll be a considerable task. Steve 5winden. 30 April 2024 Parish Admlnistrator 19

Abbey Choir This past year has been a particularly good year for the choii of Shrewsbury Abbey. We have been able to recruit singers in all divisions of the choir allowing us to broaden our repertoire. The choir enjoyed a successful slnglng weekend at Blackburn cathedral deputising for the cathedral cholr. Christmas saw record number5 attend the Nine lessons and carols with the Abbey being full to capacitv. Also, at Christma5 the Abbey choir led community carols at the Crown pub, raising money for the Abbey in the process. We were fortunate to have composer Matthew Coleridge come to direct a 'come and sing, workshop on his Requiem as heard on Classic FM. Many of our choir took part in this event, including providing the soprano soloist in the Pie Jesu. The concert began with the Abbey choir singing a range of pieces with the composer joining us to sing. l am grateful for the continued support and dedication of the rnembers of the choir. The choir members give up typically six hours a week, some weeks more, of their time. This is a major volunteer commitment but it is enjoyable. Principally* the choir makes music to enhance the liturgy and thereby to the greater glory ofGod. I look forward to the Coming year with a number of events already planned. Peter Smith Musical Director. Abbey Organ 2023 The Abbey's 1911 Hill and Son organ continues to settle well after its major 2020121 renovation and completion work. There are still one or two minor issues to resolve, but the new and old pipework blend well. and comments from visitors, organists and congregation5 continue to be extremely positive. Over the last year there have been regular Saturday at Noon recitals. which have been well attended and have generated donations to the Organ Fund as it continues to repay the PCC'S loan. Work is in hand to create an archive of the 2020121 work. and this will contain photographs, key documents and narratives explaining the work as it progressed. The Abbey a150 has a loaned small 'box" organ Iliterally organ pipes in a box under a short compass keyboardl kept in the chancel and used to accompany early period music. Unfortunately, the box organ blower was damaged in mid 2023 when being moved and has still to be repaired following a successful insurance claim but is due to be returned to the Abbey in the early summer. Nigel Pursey Lead Organist 20

The Parish of The Hol Cross Shrewsbu Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 315t De￿mber 2023 Accounting Policies The PCC is a public benefit entity within the meaning of FRS102. The financial statements have been prepared under the Charities Act 2011 and in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 governing the individual accounts of PCCS, and with the Regulations trL4e and fair view" provisions. They have also been prepared in accordance wlth the Charities SORP IFR51021. There may be minor discrepancies in the tota15 as the pence are not being shown. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention wlth items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these account5. The financial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible In law. They do not include the account5 of church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body nor those that are informal gatherings of Church members. Cashflow Statement The Charity has taken advantage of the exemption in FRS102 from the requirement to produce a cashflow statement on the grounds that the income does not exceed £500,000. Going Concern The Parish continues to recover from the effects of Covid lockdowns which had a serious effect on the finances. 2023 las in 20221 saw a return to regular worship and a Continued increase in cash donation5 at Servi￿$, a recovery in visitor income and an increase in income from events. An agreement was reached in 2023 with Llchfield Diocese for the Common Fund arrears, that, if the Parish contributed in full in 2023,2024 and 2025 plu5 a contribution of £15,000 for 2022, the remainder of the 2022 request would be absorbed by the Diocese. The agreement for 2023 was met and there was write- off of £18,192 reducinE the LDBF Common fund arrears from £45,192 in 2022 to £27,000. The £45,192 was shown as part of Z04'. Accounts payable in 2022 total £55,776. £27,0(M) was transferred to PSSHREOI LDBF Common Fund in 2023 so that it is clear to the reader of the aceounts and the reason that 2022 is showing zero against that code. In 2023 we recewed information on two previously unknown Investment funds held by CCLA on behalf of Shrewsbury Holy Cross and St Giles Church Estate char.rty C03048153 value as at 31 December2023 £396.90 and Shrewsbury St Giles Church Estate C03048162 value as at 31 December 2023 £101,993.58. It is Still not clear as to whether these investments should be shown on our balance sheet as they are both a 5eparale Charity registered with Charity Commission 249923. Further investigation will need to take place. We have been informed that we are entitled to 213rd of the income produced which is now being paid into our current account. Once we have established whether the investments should be shown on our balance sheet they will be introduced into the actounts. 21

Accountlng Estimates and Prior Year Errors No changes to accounting estimates have occurred in the reporting period. No material prior year errors have been identified in the reporting period Description of Funds Unrestricted funds are income funds of the PCC that are avallable for spending on the general purpose5 of the PCC, including arnounts designated by the PCC for fixed assets for its own use or for spending on a future project and which a￿ therefore not included Sn Its'free reseNes" as disclosed in the trustees, annual report. An explanation of purpM)se of each Desrgnated fund are as follows= Boiler: For the replacement work on the boiler Trust 1745.. For the general purpose of the Church of England Parish. Partly held by the knchfield Diocesan Trust Restricted funds comprise of two elements:_ al income from trusts or endowments which may be expended only on those restricted objects provided in the terms of the trust or bequest bl donations or grants received for a specific objert or invited by the PCC for a specific object. The funds may only be expended on the specifit object for which they were given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of each year must be carried fon￿ard as a balance on that fund. The PCC does not usually invest separately for each fund. Where there is no separate investment, interest is apportioned to indwidual funds on an average balance basis. An explanation of purpose of each Restricted fund is as follows: Abbey Restoration: For the restoration of the Abbey Food Bank: Forget Me Not: For the support of dementia friend￿ church HM Lee.. For the purpose of Church of England in the parish. To record the interest from the Endowment fund. The PCC to consider closing this and interest to be recorded against the General fund as there are no restrictions IntDe¢: For the internal redecoration of the vicarage. Fund5 are held by Lichfield Diocesan Board of Finance Music,. For the promotion of choral music in the Abbey Organ: For the renovation of the William Hill organ in The Abbey Roof Insulation: For the Insulation of the roof RSALT: Legacy from Miss Rachel Salt re￿iVed in September 2018 with a request that somethin8 be purchased in memoriam St Peters.. For the sole benefit of St Peterfs Church T619: For the benefit of St Peterfs site. Held by the Lichfield Diocesan Trust Toddle: A stay & play Toddler group at St Peterf5 Vestment: To buy and maintain vestments 22

Endowment funds are restricted funds that must be retained as trust capital either permanently or subject to a discretionary power to spend capital as income, and where the use of any income or other benefit derived from the capital may be restricted or unrestricted. Full detai15 of all their restrictions are shown in the notes to the accounts. An explanation of purpose of each Endowment fund is as follows: HMLee: For the purpose of Church of England in the Parish. The PCC to consider transferring this to the Gerkeral fund as the endowment no longer produces £1,000 income per year T1447: For the accommodation of Curate. Held by the Lichfield Diocesan Trust Incoming Resour¢es Planned glving, collections and donations are ￿cognISed when received or when the PCC becomes entitled to the resource and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability. Tax refunds are recognised when the incoming resource to whichthey relate is received. Grants and Legacies are actounted for when the PCC is legally entitled to the amounts due and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability. Dividends are accounted for when receivable, interest is accrued. All other income is recognised whell rt is receivable. All incoming resources are accounted for gross. Resources Expended Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, if that award create5 a binding or construrtive obligation on the PCC. The diocesan parish share is accounted for when due. Amounts received specifically for mission are dea￿ with as restricted funds. All other expenditure is generally recognised when it is incurred and is accounted for gr055. A liability is measured on recognition at its historical cost and then subsequently measured at the best estimate of the amount ￿qUired to settle the obligation at the reporting date. Governance and Support Costs Support costs should be allocated between governance costs and other support. Governan￿ costs comprise all costs involving public accountability of the PCC and its compliance with regulation and good practice. Support tosts include central functions and have been allocated to actlvity cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources e.g. by allocating staff costs by time spent and other costs by their usage. 23

Flxed Assets Consecrated and benefi￿ property is not included in the accounts by s.1012llal &ICI of the Charities Act 2011. Moveable church furnishings held by the Vicar and Churchwardens on specral trust for the PCC and which require a facuhy for disposal are inalienable propertvi listed in the Church's inventory. which can be inspected lat any reasonable timel. For anything acquired prior to 2000 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the financial statements. Freehold land and buildings cornprise the Parlsh Hall at St Peters which was built in 1992 at a cost of £46,000. No depreciation is provided on land and buildings as any charge would not be material due to the very long expected useful economic life and because their experted ￿sIdUal value is not materially less than their carrying value. See fixed assets on page 40 Equipment used within the church premises is depreciated on a stral8ht-Ilne basis over three years. Individual items of equipment wlth a value of less than £l,LKKJ are written-off when the asset is acquired. Investments Investments in quoted shares, traded bonds and similar investments are valued initially at cost and subsequently at market value at the year end. Investments held for re-sale are treated as current asset investments. Oebtors Debtors are measured on initial recognition at settlement amount. Subsequently they are measured as cash expected to be received Creditors and Accruals Creditors are measured at settlement amount5 le55 any trade discount5. Accruals are measured on best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation at the reporting date Wholly Owned Trading Sub5idiary- Connexion Ltd The PCC own a trading subsidiary company call Connexion Ltd. The turnover, gross expenditure, stock and debtors and creditors have been included in the consolidated set of accounts. 24

The Parish o The Hol Cross Shrewsbu eor endin 2Q23 Statement of Financial Activitie5 2023- Con501idated Unrestricted Restricted Endowment funds funds funds 2023 2022 Receipts Donations and legacies Income from charitable activities Other trading activities Investments Other income 126,354 8,027 37,809 4,371 8.063 455 134.418 108,955 8,483 11,561 37,884 21,205 1,714 11,005 6,556 1,670 1,561 1,714 193,463 149,840 75 4,919 1,665 15,178 Totsl income 176,569 Payments RaisinE funds Expenditure on charitable activities Other expenditure Total expenditure 4.240 180.568 2,952 187,761 6LK) 4,840 1.576 181,495 163.175 2,952 3,377 189,287 168,128 926 1,526 Net incame l {expenditurel resources before transfer Transfers Gross transfers between funds in Gross transfers between fund5 - Out Other recognlsed galns / losses Gains1105ses on investment assets Gains on revaluatlon, fixed assets, charity's own use 111,1921 13,652 1,714 4,175 118,2891 4,638 4,638 37,925 14,6381 137,9261 14.6381 1,838 10,932 5,444 18,215 125.8321 1,688 1,688 Net movement in funds 112,3041 29,223 7,159 24,079144,1201 Total funds brought forward 71.410 149.042 111,193 331,646 375.766 Total funds carried forward 59,107 178,265 118,353 355,725 331,646 25

Balance Sheet 2023- Consolidated Asat Asat 3111212023 3111212022 Class and code Description Fimed assets 6440 6450 CB3008616 The Parish Hall, situated at 5t Peter's slte- Asset Shareholding in Connexion CCLA Shrewsbury Holy Cross- TN1447 CCLA Shrews HC- TN 1447 CCL4 Shrewsbury- TN1745 CCLA Shrewsbury Holy Cross- TN 619 Total Flxed assets 46,(KlO 46,000 300 54,659 8,652 21,375 127,132 257.820 49,959 7.908 19,537 116,199 239,904 CB3008434 CB3008435 CB3008369 Current assets 10129838 10129854 6590 RBS current account 838 RBS Current Account 5,627 5,758 loo 5,614 4,393 loo 37,271 580 6,416 796 Cash in hand HMRC Gift Aid Debtor- Inactive posted to Z05 Open Door Debtor- LDBF Connexion Gift Aided ProPIt LDBF Internal Detorating Scheme CCLA CBF Deposit Shrew5 - TN1447 CCLA CBF Deposit Shrews - TN 1745 CCLA CBF Deposit Shrews - TN 619 CCLA H M Lee for Abbey Church Accounts Reteivable Co-op current accoL¢nt 474 Royal Bank of Scotland 680 Iconnexionl Lloyds current 975 Iconnexiorbl Total Current assets 6570 6585 6588 IDSHRE012 580 796 CB3008500 CB3008514 CB3008506 C03075588 14,678 11,050 43,528 834 12,526 10,134 38,770 799 5,040 35,925 521 Z05 11.383 41,287 507 67213474 10136680 00934975 1,367 137.501 1,752 160,645 Liabilities 6660 C105in8 Creditors at year end Closing accnjals at year end Agency collections Accounts Payable LDBF Common Fund Arrears 326 1,988 3,764 55,776 6680 6699 Z04 PSSHREOI 6603 6710 4,236 7,661 27,000 698 Payroll creditor Creditors 7,048 68.903 331,646 Total Liabilities Net Asset surplus Ideficitl 39,595 355.725 Reserve5 Excesslldeficitl to date Starting balances Other gains/llossesl Gainslllossesl orb reval of flxed assets Total Reserves Represented by Funds General Iunrestricledl 4,175 331,646 18,215 1,688 355,725 1355,5431 713,020 125,8321 zoi Z02 Z03 331,646 131,9951 117,7931 26

Asat 3111212Q3 3111212022 aess and cod• Des¢rfptlon Represented by Funds General Iunrèstrictedl Deslgnated Rèstricted Endowment Total 130.2671 9LIOI 176,537 118,353 {17.7931 89.203 149.042 111,193 331,646 Approved bythe PCC on 10th December 2024 and signed on Its behalf by.. Brlan Newman Chur¢hwarde r4iartln Riddett Treasurer 8emice Fimin Chur¢hwarden 27

Balance Sheet 2023- Charity Asat Asat Class and ¢ode Description 3111212023 3111212022 Fixed assets 6440 6450 CB3008369 C83008434 CB31X)8435 C830O8616 The Parish Hall at St Peters- Asset Shareholding in Connexion CCLA Shrewsbury Holy Cr05s- TN 619 CCLA Shrews HC- TN 1447 CCLA Shrewsbury- TN1745 CCLA Shrew5bury Holy Cross-TN1447 Total Fixed asset5 46,000.LI) 46.000.00 3￿.00 127,132.21 8.652.40 21,375.80 54.659.62 257,820.03 116,199.71 7,908.36 19,537.63 49,959.27 239,904.97 Currènt assets 10129838 10129854 RBS current account 838 RBS Current Account Prepayments- General Admin Trust Debtor HMRC Gift Ald Debtor- Inactive posted to Z05 LPWGS Hall and Abbey Lettings Debtor Open Door Debtor- LDBF Connexion Gift Aided Profit Loan to FHC Cash in hand Co-op current account 474 CCLA CBF Deposit Shrews- TN1447 CCLA CBF Deposlt Shrews- TN 619 CCLA CBF Deposit Shrews- TN 1745 CCLA H M Lee for Abbey Church LDBF Internal Decorating Scheme Accounts Receivable Total Current assets 5,627.65 5,758.52 5,614.61 4,393.46 6560 6565 6570 6575 37,271.68 6580 580.81 6.416.97 6585 6588 6589 6590 67213474 CB3008500 C83008506 CB3008514 C03075588 10SHRE012 205 580.81 loo.00 100.00 35.925.99 12.526.45 38,770.23 10.134.62 799.70 41.287.57 14,678.62 43,528.23 11.050,50 834.74 796.42 11,383.47 135,626.53 796.42 4.581.09 157.912.03 Liabllities 6603 6660 Payroll creditor Closin& CreditOTS at year end Closing accruals at year end Agency collections LDBF Common Fund Arrears Accounts Payable Totsl Liabilitles Net Asset surplus {deficitl 698.43 326.18 1,988.25 3,764.32 6680 6699 PSSHREOI 12.653.111 27,000.00 7,661.17 32,706.49 360,740.07 Z04 55,776.28 61,855.03 335,961.97 Reserves Excesslldeficitl to date Starting balances Other gains/l1055esl Gain5lllossesl on reval of fixed assets Total Reserves Represented by Funds General (Unrestricted) 4,574.79 335.961.97 18,215.06 1,988.25 360.740.07 1343,391.401 705,184.66 125,831.291 zoi Z02 Z03 335.961.97 126,980.191 113,477.491 28

Designated Restricted Endowrnent 91.101.45 178,265.67 118,353.14 360,740.07 89,203.25 149,042.43 111.193.78 335.961.97 Total 29

Statement of a￿etS and liabilitie5 2023- Consolidated Cla55 and nominal code General Designated Restrirted Endowment Total Last year Fixed Asset- Investments 6450.. Shareholdin8 in Connexion CB3008369.' CCLA Shrewsbury Holy Cr055- TN 619 CB3008434- CCLA Shrews HC- TN 3ts).00 127,132.21 127,132.21 116,199.71 8,652.40 8,652.40 7,908.36 1447 C83008435.' CCLA Shrewsburv- TN1745 CB3008616.. CCLA Shrewsbury Holv Cross - TN1447 21.375.80 21,375.80 19,537.63 54,659.62 54,6S9.62 49.959.27 Total 21.375.80 127.132.21 63,312,02 211,820.03 193,904.97 Fixed Asset- Tangible Assets 6440: The Parish Hall at St Peters- 46,000.00 46.000.00 46,000.00 Asset Total 46,000.00 46,000.00 46,000.00 Current Asset- Cash At Bank And In Hand 00934975: Lloyds current 975 Iconnexionsl 10129838.. RBS current account 838 10129854.. RBS Currenl Account 10136680: Royal Bank ol Scotland 680 Iconnexionsl 6590: Cash in hand 67213474.. Co-op current account 474 CB3008500.' CCLA CBF Deposit Shrews- TN1447 C83008506.. CCLA CBF Deposit Shrew5- TN 619 CB3008514'. CCLA CBF Deposit Shrews- TN 1745 C03075588: CCLA H M Lee for Abbey Church IDSHRE012- LDBF Internal Decorating Scheme Total 154,428) 69.725 55.198 55,041 125.537 111,335 15,5221 4,957 9,270 6,889 670 1.367 1,752 5,627 5,614 5,758 4,393 13,5131 507 507 521 loo IIKJ 164,327158,822 6,790 40.WO 41,287 35,925 437 14,241 14,678 12,526 43,528 38,770 11,050 10,134 834 799 796 796 43,528 147 10,902 35 799 796 Current Asset- Debtors 6570.. HMRC Gift Aid Debtor- Inactive posted to Z05 6585= Open Door Debtor- LDBF 6588: Connexion Gift Aided Profit Z05- Accounts Receivable 37,271 580 580 6,416 11,383 5,040 11.964 49,309 10.987 11,567 396 Total 396 Lièblllty- Agency Accounts 6699: Agency collections 4,236 4,236 4,236 3,764 4.236 3,764 Total Liability- Creditors: Amounts Falling Due In One Year 6603-. Payroll creditor 6660.. Closing Creditor5 at year end 698 698 326 30

6680.. Closing accruals at year end 6710.. C￿dItOrS PSSHREOI.. LDBF Common Fund Arrears Z04- Accounts Payable 1,988 7,048 27,000 7,436 Total 35.134 27,000 7,661 55,776 35,359 65,139 225 225 Net total assets 131,995191.101 178,265 118.353 355,725 331,646 Statement of assets and liabilitie$ 2022- Consolidated Class and nominal code General Designated Restrirted Endowment 2022 6450: Shareholding in Connexion CB3008369.' CCLA Shrewsbury Holy Cross- TN 619 CB3008434= CCLA Shrews HC- TN 1447 CB3008435: CCLA Shrewsbury- TN1745 CB3008616.. CCLA Shrewsbury Holy Cross- TN1447 300 300 116,199 116,199 7,908 7,908 19.537 19,537 49,959 49,959 Total 6440- The Parish Hall situated at St 300 19.537 116,199 57,867 193.904 Peterfs site . Asset 46,000 46,000 Total 46,000 46,000 00934975.. Lloyds current 975 Iconnexionl 10129838.. RBS current account 838 1,752 1,752 3.277 9,270 2,337 14,8781 5,614 4,393 10129854.. RBS Current Account 10136680.. Royal Bank of Scotland 680 Iconnexionl 6590.. Cash in hand 67213474: Co-op current account 474 157,6861 CB30085Crf).. CCLA CBF Deposit Shrews -TN1447 C83008506: CCLA CBF Deposit Shrews -TN619 C83008514.- CCLA CBF Deposit Shrew5 -TN 1745 521 521 loo 59,531 15,9201 40.000 35,925 12,526 12,526 38,770 38,770 10,134 10,134 C03075588: CCLA H M Lee forAbbey Church IDSHRE012.. LDBF Internal Decorating Scheme 799 799 796 796 Total 142,7641 69.665 31,107 53.326 111,335 6565.. Admin Trust Debtor 31

Class and nominal code 6570.. HMRC Gift Aid Debtor- Inactive posted to 205 6575: LPWGS 6585= Open Door Debtor- LDBF 6588.. Connexion Gift Aided Profr( Z05.' Accounts Receivable General Designated Restricted Endowment 2022 31,771 5,500 37,271 580 580 6,416 5,040 49,309 3.764 3.764 326 1.988 7,048 55,776 65,139 6,416 5,040 Total 43.809 5.5 3,764 3,764 6699- Agency collections Total 6660.. Closing C￿dItorS at year end 6680.. Closing accruals at year end 6710.- Creditor5 Z04.' Accounts Payable 326 1,988 7,048 55,776 Total 65.139 Net totsl assets 117,7931 89,203 149,042 111,193 331.646 32

Analysls of Income and Expenditure 2023- Consolidated Unrestrlcted Deslgnated Restrirted Endowment 2023 2022 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: Donations and legacies 0101- Bank Standing Orders Abbev 0105 - Standing Order St Peterfs 0110- Regular giving- Envelopes Abbey 0115 Regular gSvlng- Envelopes St Peterfs 30,786 10.910 89 30,786 23,816 10,910 10.810 89 782 306 306 751 0301- Loose plate collections- Abbey 0305- Loose Plate Collertions- St Peterf5 0401- Regular gift days 0410 - Giving through electmnic donation stations 0S01- DO NOTUSE 8,805 2,307 11,112 6,994 3,763 3,763 4,077 90 12,626 12,626 16,896 11,586 1,463 0550- Donations appeals, etc 0555 Christmas and Easter Flower Donations - 6,546 1,285 7,831 324 0560 - Visitors Box- Abbey Cash 0590- Toddle In Donations- Parish Hall 0601- Tax ￿coVerable on Gift Aid 0701- Legacies 08AI- Non-recurring one-off grants 13.592 0901- Other funds generated 6,819 Donations and legacies Totals 126.354 8,063 Income from charitable activities (The Church of Holy Cross with St Peter's Shrew5buryl 1101- Fees for weddings and funerals- Parish 1102 - Music income Abbey- restrlcted 1212 - Abbey Shop - cash 1230- Parish hall lettings- objectives Income from charitable activitie5 Totals 8,027 Other trading adivitie5 IThe Church of Holy Cross wtth St Peter's Shrewsburyl 0570- Organised Tours- Abbey 0580- Tea5 and Coffees 22.491 180 245 22.671 4,807 245 400 9,114 13,fL)o 892 8,718 892 396 3,5¢X) 150 17,092 9,867 6,969 3,285 134,418 108,955 5,384 5,384 9,458 455 455 2,643 2,643 io 2,093 8.483 11,561 455 50 689 75 764 548 0910- Rummage sales etc 1220 - Bookstall sales- fund raising 1224 - Hire of Abbey Church 1226- Hire of St Peter's Church 1228- Abbey Events- cash 1240- Parish hall lettings fund raising 1270- Christmas Fayre 1280- Summer Fayre Other trading artivities Totals 4,078 470 25,512 10,309 351 122 25,512 351 378 7,953 1,706 1,595 37,809 7,953 1,706 1,595 37,884 21,205 3,642 1,519 88 75 33

Unrestricted Oesignated Restricted Endowment Investments (The Church of Holy Cross with St Peter's Shrewsburyl 1001- T1447 Dividends 1,342 1002 - T 1745 Dividends 1,684 1003 - T 619 Dividends 576 2023 2022 1,293 2,636 2,120 4,051 421 331 1,282 35 126 1,721 581 436 3,475 3,455 154 1020 - T1447 Deposit interest 1021- T 1745 Deposit interest 1022 - T619 Deposit interest 1023 - Interest- HM Lee 1024 - Interest on current accounts Investments Totals 3,603 768 Other income (The Church of Holy Cross with St Peter's Shrewsburyl 0920- 49ers 421 331 128 487 1,282 35 126 19 4.919 1,714 11,005 6,556 1,665 1,665 1,560 1023 - Interest on current accounts Other incorne Totals Income and endowments Grand totals 1,665 15,178 1.670 1.561 1.714 193,463 149,840 175,800 768 EXPENDITURE ON: Raising funds 1720- Costs of stewardship campaign 1730- Costs of fetes & other events 1732- Cost of Christmas Fayre 1736- Cost of Summer Fayre 1737 - 59ers prize monev Raising funds Totals 4,240 6(Kl Empenditure on charitable activities (The Church of Holy Cr055 with St Peter's Shrewsburyl 1201- Purchase of good5 for resale non- profit 1205 - Non trading expenditure 1400- Sundry expenses 1402- Card payment machine rental 1801 Giving to missionary 50cietie5 1910- Ministry parish share etc 2001 Assistant staff costs 2050- Salary of parish administrator 2101- Working expenses of incumbent 2130- Vicarage expenses to be recharged 2301- Church running- insurance- Abbey 2305 - Church running- insurance- SP Church & Parish Hall 2310- Church office - telephone 2320- Organ / piano tuning 2329- Church Maintenance- Abbev 81 3,436 367 81 135 3,436 367 355 600 1,078 112 355 600 250 4.840 1.576 360 360 45 45 45 336 161 161 45,192 4,575 28,599 45,192 45.192 4.575 6,238 28,599 20,750 1,218 130 8,613 8,613 7,917 1.262 1,262 1,391 194 95 11,999 95 250 11,999 12,310 34

Unrestrirted Designated Restrfded Endowment 7,194 2023 2022 2330- Church maintenance- St Peter5 2331- Cleaning Payroll 2332 - Cleaning Contracts 2333 - Cleaning Materia15 2338- Upkeep of services- Abbey 2339 - Abbey Storage charges 2340- Upkeep of services- St Peters 2342 - Mu5ic- Payroll 2344 - Musician5 Vislting organists 2345 - Choral/Organ Scholars 2346- Music & Licences etc Abbev 2348- Music & licences etc- St Peter's 2350- Upkeep of churchyard St Peterfs 2360- Administration 2361- Photocopier 2362 - IT Contracts 2364- Staff advertising 2368- Church Flowers 2369- Subscriptions 2370- Visiting speakers I locums 2401- Church runnin8- electric Abbey 2402- Church running- electricity- St Petels 2410- Church runnlng- gas Abbey 2420- Church running- water 2430- Church runnlng 2445 - Abbey Shop purchases 2520 - Hall running- Cleaning pay and materials 7,194 2,069 10,706 879 831 988 2,699 575 56 831 988 2,799 575 56 3,466 3,685 750 449 1,588 1,250 i(J) 3,466 3,685 750 3.300 3,491 654 90 643 1,297 90 1,093 145 230 4,908 3,301 5,247 230 5,091 3.301 5,247 490 182 2,902 3,496 4,641 193 453 335 4,211 4,989 542 297 542 297 132 132 9,361 9,361 582 582 526 11.933 374 11,933 374 7,431 359 315 4,960 4,960 72 72 2530- Hall running- electricity 2560- Hall running- maintenance building 2585 - Hall Grounds - Maintenance 2590 - Hall running- heating and lightinE 2604- GWD charges for tard stations 2710- Church major repairs- installation Abbey 2820- Hall major repairs- installation 2840- Other PCC property upkeep Expendlture on charitable a¢tlvltles Tota15 Other expenditure IThe Church of Holy Cross with St Peter's sh￿wsburyI 2052 - Ad-hoc Staffing Costs 2,564 2602 - Bank charges 35 777 777 1,788 136 136 572 260 412 412 4,077 4,077 4,896 708 9,232 5,720 5,720 30 708 926 179,860 181,495 163.175 2,564 35 3,224 21 35

Unrestricted De51Bnated Restrirted Endowment 2023 2022 2603 - Paya card servite charges for card donations 352 352 131 Other expenditur¢ Totals Expenditure Grand totals 2.952 187.052 2,952 3,377 189,287 168,128 708 1,526 36

Fund movement by type 2023- Consolidated Fund Opening Incoming Outgoing Transfers Gains/Losses Joumals Closing Abbey Restricted 4,791 4.791 4,791 4,791 Sub-totals Boiler Designated 5.283 5,283 708 4,574 4.574 Sub-totals 708 Food Bank Restricted 150 150 Sub-totals 150 150 FORG￿mE Restricted 150 180 330 Sub-totals 150 330 HMLee Restricted Endowment 35 35 799 799 Sub-totals 799 35 834 IntDec Restricted 796 796 Sub-totsls 796 796 Music Restricted 3,653 3,653 755 643 643 3,766 3,766 Sub-totals 755 Organ Restricted 122,9341 Sub-totals {22,9341 5,404 5,404 782 4,638 4.638 113,6741 {13,6741 782 Roof Insullation Restricted 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500 Sub-totals RSALT Restricted 3,050 3,050 3,050 3,050 Su￿totals StPeters Restrirted 3.650 3,650 37

Sub-totals 3,650 3,650 T1447 Endowment 110.394 Sub-totals 110,394 1.714 1,714 5,444 117,553 117,553 T1745 Designated 83,920 83,920 768 1.838 1,838 86,526 86,526 Sub-totals 768 T619 Restricted 153,573 Sub-totals 153,573 4,758 4,758 10,932 10.932 169,264 169.264 Toddle Restricted 2,LK)5 2,005 395 2.400 2,400 Sub-totals 395 Vestmeftt Restricted 305 loo 205 Sub-totals 305 100 205 General Unrestricted 117,7931 175.800 187.052 Sub-totals 117,7931 175,800 187,052 14,6381 14.6381 1,688 131,9951 1,688 131.9951 Tota15 331.646 193,463 189,287 18,215 1,688 355,725 Fund movement by type 2022- Consolidated Fund Opening Incoming Outgoin8 Transfers GainslLosses Journals Closing Abbey Restricted 4,591 4.591 2Tr) 4,791 4,791 Sub-totals 2¢]0 Admin Restricted 3,995 3,995 13,9961 {3,9961 Sub-totals Boiler Designated 5,283 5,283 5,283 5,283 Sub-totals 38

Fund Opening Incoming Ouigolng Transfers Gains/Losse5 Journals Closing FORGETME Restricted 150 150 Sub-totals 150 150 HLF Restricted 24,482 24,482 124,4831 124.4831 Sub-totals HMLee Endowment Sub-totals 791 799 791 799 IntDec Restricted 796 796 Sub-totals 796 796 Music Restricted 4,686 4,686 100 1,132 1,132 3,653 3,653 Sub-totals loo Organ Restricted 123,8101 Sub-totals 123,8101 5,696 5,696 9,232 9,232 4,411 4.411 122,9341 {22.9341 RSALT Restricted 3,050 3.050 3,050 3,050 Sub-totals St Peters Restricted 3,650 3,650 3,650 3,650 Sub-totsls T1447 Endowment 116,239 Sub-totals 116,239 1,875 1.875 17,7211 17,7211 110,394 110,394 T1745 Designated 58.817 58,817 710 27,000 27,000 12,607 12.607) 83.920 83,920 Su&totals 710 T619 Restricted 165,134 Sub-total$ 165,134 3,943 3,943 115,5041 115.504} 153,573 153,573 Toddle 39

Fund Restricted Opening In¢omlng Outgoing Transfers GalnslLosses Journals Closlng 1,605 400 2,¢X)5 1,605 2,005 Sub-totals 400 Vestment Restrirted 305 305 Sub-totals 305 305 General Unrestricted 5.997 136,906 157,762 5,997 136.906 157.762 12,9341 12,9341 117,7931 117.7931 Sub-totals Totals 375,766 149,840 168,128 {25,8321 331.646 40

Notes to the Accounts- Consolidated Staff Costs 2023 2022 Wages & Salaries Social Security Costs Average number of Employee5 £46,554 £2,708 £39,808 £2,068 During the year the PCC employed a Parish Administrator full time, a Director of Music, an Office Administrator and one Cleaner all part-time and not all payments attracted social security costs. There were no employee benefits to key management personnel in the previous or current year. The PCC use the National Employment Savings Trust INestl via the Diocesan Payroll Scheme, for its pension payments £6971£344 20221 Trustees, Remuneration & Ex There has been no Trustees remuneration during the year. en5es None of the trustee5 have been paid any expen5e5 in respect of reimbursement of office and travelling in 20231£1,098 20221. Related Parties No other expenses were paid to any other PCC member, persons closely connected to them or related parties. Donations from 14 related parties during the year totalled £13,1051£13,778 in 20221. Fee5 for the examination of the accounts 2023 2022 Independent Examinerfs fees 300 300 Other fees - Bookkeeping Totsl 1,190 300 6fy) Anal is of Transter between Funds 2023 Debit Credit Dqscriptiorb Trffrom General to Organ as peremail 24.09.24. The or¥inal InvO￿e forthe rebuild of the organ included tuning 3 tirnes peryear in 2023.2024 and 2025. The totèl invoice Was osted against the Or6an fund in 202112022. Trffrom General to Organ as per email 24.09.24. The oriEinal InVo￿e forthe rebuild of the organ included tuning 3 time5 peryear in 2023.2024 and 2025. The total Involce was posted against the Or anfund in 202ty2022. Nigels Organfees Nigels Organfees Fund Fund T pe 1,728.00 General Unr 1,728.lJO 2,910.00 Or Organ General an Res Res Unr 2,910.00 41

Anal sls of Transfer between Funds 2022 Debit Credlt 3,995.97 Descrl ion Trnslrfrorn Admin Res to Gen- 6565 Trnsfrfrotn Admin Res to Gen- 6565 Fund Admin General Fund T Re5 3,995.97 Unr 27,C(X).i)) PCC Mlnute 2419118- sur lus sale roceeds from T1745 HLF Res 27,OCX).LY) PCC Minute 2419118- sur roceeds from T1745 Organ Fee5 2021- Debited from General instead of T1745 De5 1,480.00 an Res Or8an Fee5 2021- Debited frorn General instead of Or an 1,480.(X) 288.36 General General HLF General Gener31 Unr 2022 0 an Gift aid ad'ustment To cle8rshortf311 on HLF Pro'ect N Purse èn fees 20221 2020 Gift Aid Or an restriction ad'u5trnent 2022 Or Jn Gift aid ad'ustment 20210 an Gift Aid ad ustment 2021 Or an GiftAid adjustment To clear shortfall on HLF Projett N Purse or an fee$120221 2020Gift Aid Organ restriction adjustrnent Unr 2,517.57 Res 2,360,(h) 178.88 nr Unr Res Res 288.36 104.38 an an 104.38 2,517.57 General General Unr Unr Re5 Res 2,360.00 178.88 Organ Fixed Assets consolidated and charl al Tangible Fixed Assets Freehold Buildings Total Assets Cost or Valuation Asatljan Additions in the Year Disposal in the Year Revaluation lif anyl Value at 31 Dec 46,000 46.000 46,000 46.000 Accumulated Depreciation Asatljan Charge for the Year Dis osals Value at 31 Dec Net Book Value at l Jan 2023 Net Book Value at 31 Dec 2023 46.000 46,000 46,000 46.000 The Freehold Building is the Parish Hall at St Peters which was built in 1992 at a cost of £46,000. The PCC has buildings insurance as follows.. The Abbey Church, St Peterfs Church and Parish Hall 42

bl Fixed Asset Investments Iconsolidated and charitvl Atljan Additions Disp05a15 Transfers Change in Market Value At 31 Dec Unrestricted funds Investments 19,538 0.00 0.00 1,838 21,375 Restricted Fund5 Investments 116.200 0.00 0.00 10,933 127,132 Endowment Fund Investments 57,868 0.00 0.00 0.00 63,311 Total 193,605 0.00 18,215 211,820 CCLA Shrewsbury Hoty Cross TN619 C83008369 Restricted.. £127,13212022: £116,200] CCLA Shrews HC TN1447 C83008434 Endowment.. £8.65212022.. £7,908] CCLA Shrewsbury TN1745 C63008435 Oesignated.. £21,37512022= £19,5381 CCLA Shrewsbury Holy Cross TN1477 Endowment.. £54,65912022: £49,959] Debtors- Consolidated 2023 2022 Gift Aid recoverable Unrestricted n)oved to Z05 in 2023 Gift Aid recoverable Restricted moved to Z05 in 2023 6585 Open Door Debtor 31,772 5,SC(J 580 580 Connexion Gift aided profrt- moved to Agency in 2023 Z05- Account5 Receivable.. Other debtors Total Difference to figu￿ of £42,434 shown in 2022 accounts 6,416 11,383 5,040 11,963 49,308. 16,8751 43

Debtors- Charit 2023 2022 Gift Aid recoverable Unrestrirted- moved to ZOS in 2023 Gift Aid recoverable Restrirted moved to Z05 in 2023 6585 Open Door Debtor 31,772 5,5 580 Connexion Gift aided profit- moved to Agency in 2023 Z05-Accounts Receivable.. Other debtors Total Difference to figure of £42,434 shown in 2022 accounts 6,416 11,383 4.581 11.963 48.849* 16,8751 'This figure includes £6,748 and £127 - £6,875 which is owed to Holy Cross by ConneKion Ltd. It is shown as a debtor and a creditor so the two net each other off. The 2022 accounts show a net figure of £62,028 in the liabilities and a net figure of £42,434 in the debtors. The monies owed between the two organisations have been moved to Agency so that the net figure is shown in 2023 accounts. Liabilities- Consolidated Liabilities due within one year 2023 2022 6660 Closing Creditors at year end- Children's Society Christingle collection 2019- Moved to Agen¢y in 2023 6680 A¢crua15 at year end. This was accrued income posted incorrectly. Posted to Z05 correttly in additlon and brought to nil in 2023. This was written off in 2023 a5 It was 0.59% of the balance sheet so not material. 6680 not used in 2023 all accruals posted to Z04 enc PSSHREOI LDBF Common Fund Arrears Z04- Parish Share Arrears 2022 balance moved to PSSHREOI in 2023 IE Fee- 2021 & extra help with year-end. Moved to Agency in 2023. Z04- Offering Envelopes IConnexionl- moved to ency 2023 Z04- Abbey Elertric Z04- St Peters Electric 326 1.988 4,236 27,000 3,764 45.192 600 128 455 123 44

2023 2022 Z04- Parish Hall Electric Z04- Abbey Gas Z04- Supplier Accruals 2022 Statutory Fees Z04- Payroll Creditor moved to 6603 147 902 5,592 1,939 698 Z04- Total shown in accounts comparat5ve 2022 6710- Late filing penalty Iconnexionl moved to enc in 2023 6710- Due to Holy Cross Iconnexionl moved to Agency in 2023 Z04- Accounts 55,776 300 6,748 able 7,661 6603 Payroll Creditor moved from Z04 Total Difference to figure of £62.028 shown in 2022 accounts 698 39,595 68.903 10,8751 This figure includes £6,748 and £127= £6,875 which is owed to Holy Cross by Connexion Ltd. It is shown as a debtor and a creditor so the two net each other off. The 2022 accounts show a net figure of £62,028 in the liabilities and a net figure of £42,434 in the debtors. The monies owed between the two organi5ations have been moved to Agency so that the net figure is shown in 2023 accounts. Liabilities- Charit Liabilities due within one year 2023 2022 6660 Closing C￿dItorS at year end.. Children's Society Christingle collection 2019- Moved to Agency in 2023 6680 Accruals at year end. This was accrued income posted incorrectly. Posted to Z05 correctly in addition and brought to nil in 2023. This was written off in 2023 as it was 0.59% of the balance sheet so not material. 6680 not used in 2023 all accrua15 Posted to Z04 Agencv PSSHREOI LDBF Common Fund Arrears Z04- Parish Share Arrears 2022 balance moved to PSSHREOI in 2023 IE Fee- 2021 & extra help with year-end. Moved to Agency in 2023. Z04- Offering Envelopes IConnexionl- moved to Agency 2023 Z04- Abbe Electric Z04- St Peters Electric 326 1,988 12,6531 27,000 3,764 45,192 600 128 455 123 45

2023 2022 Z04- Parish Hall Electric Z04- Abbey Ga5 Z04 - Sijpplier Accruals 2022 Statutory Fees Z04- Payroll Creditor moved to 6603 147 902 5,592 1,939 698 2023 2022 Z04- Total shown in ac¢ounts comparative 2022 Z04- Accounts payable 55,776 7,661 6603 Payroll Creditor moved from Z04 Total Difference to figure of £62,028 shown In 2022 account5 698 32,706 61,855* 16.8751 Summary of Assets by Fund 2023- Consolidated Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment 2023 2022 Unrestrirted General fund Deslgnated Boiler Fund Trust 1745 Restricted 131,9951 131,9951 117,7931 4,574 86.526 4,574 5,283 86,526 83,920 Abbev Food Bank 4,791 150 4,791 150 4,791 Forget me not project H M Lee Bequest Internal Decorating Scheme- LDBF Music 330 330 150 35 796 35 796 796 3,766 3,653 113,6741 122,9341 3,050 3,050 3,5LX) 3,650 3.650 2,400 2,005 169,264 153,573 205 305 3,766 113,6741 3,050 3,500 3,650 2,400 169,264 205 Organ Rachel Salt's legaty 2018 Roof Insulation- Parish Hall St Peters Toddle In Trust 619 Vestment Restricted Fund Endowment H M Lee Bequest Trust 1447 799 799 117,553 117,553 110.394 {31,9951 91.101 178,265 118,353 355,725 331,646 799 Total 46

Summary of Assets by Fund 2022- Consolidated Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment 117,7931 General fund Boiler Fund Trust 1745 Abbey Administration Agency collection Boiler Fund Food Bank Forget me not project H M Lee Bequest Heritage Lottery Fund Internal Decorating Scheme- LDBF Music Organ Rachel Salt's legacy 2018 Roof Insulation- Hall St Peters Toddle In Trust 619 117.7931 5,283 83,920 4,791 5,283 83,920 4,791 150 150 796 3,653 122,9341 3,050 796 3,653 122,9341 3,050 3,650 2,005 153,573 305 3,650 2,005 153.573 305 799 110,394 331,646 Vestment Restricted Fund H M Lee Bequest Trust 1447 Total 799 110,394 111,193 117,7931 89,203 149.042 47

Statement of Financial Activities- Comparatives Previous Year 2022 Unrestricted Designated Restrlcted Endowment fund5 funds funds funds 2022 Donations and legacies Income from charitable activities Other trading activities Inve5tment5 104,741 11,561 20,583 19 4,214 108,955 11,561 21,205 1,883 6,556 1,561 1.883 149.840 622 710 3,943 1,560 10,340 Other income Total income 136,906 710 Raising funds Expenditure on charitable activities Other expenditure Total expenditure 1,576 1,576 152,809 10,365 163,175 3,377 157.762 3,377 168,128 10,365 Net intome / (expenditure) resources before transfei 120,8571 710 1261 1,883 118,2891 Gross transfers between funds- in Gross transfers between funds- out 3,995 27,000 6,929 37,925 16,9301 130,9961 137,9261 Gainsllosses on investment assets 12,6071 115,5041 17.7211125,8321 Gains on revaluation, fixed assets. charity's own use Net movement In funds 123.7901 25.103 139,5961 15,8381 {44,1201 Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought lonvaTd 5,997 64,100 188,638 117,031 375,766 Total funds carried forward 117,7931 89.203 149.042 111,193 331,646 48