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
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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 - manager@shrewsburyabbey.com
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

Apprn*d bythePCCon tr DecfJnbtr2024 aThd SW M ￿￿￿￿¥br.
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TreaSu￿r
Bernlce Hmln
Churchwarden

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-.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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