St Andrew’s Church, Donhead St Andrew Annual Report Of the Parochial Church Council
For the year ended 31[st] December 2024 Rector: Rev Kate McFarlane
Independent Examiner: Debbie Cruxton 7, The Mallards Tisbury SP3 6SD
ST ANDREW ’S CHURCH, DONHEAD ST ANDREW
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2024
Administrative Information
St Andrew’s Church is situated in St Bartholomew Street, Donhead St Andrew. It is part of the Benefice of St Bartholomew in the Chalke Deanery of the Diocese of Salisbury within the Church of England. The correspondence address is West End House, Donhead St Andrew, Shaftesbury, SP7 9DY.
The Parochial Church Council (PCC) is a registered charity with the Charity Commission (Reg. No. 1150714).
PCC members who have served during the reporting year are:
Rector: The Rev Kate McFarlane Chair
Church Warden: Lady Cooper Vice Chair Mr Mark Jeffery
Elected members: Mrs Evis Holliman Mr George Lisle Mrs Lynda Appleby Mr Geoffrey Malone Mr Alistair Stoker ( Hon. Treasurer) Mrs Elizabeth Grady (Hon. Secretary and Electoral Roll Officer)
Structure, Governance and Management
The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules, 2006. All Church attendees are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC. A revised Electoral Roll contains 57 names, compared with 59 in 2022.
Objectives and Activities
The PCC has responsibility as Trustee of the Parish Church of Donhead St Andrew and its churchyard. It also has the responsibility of co-operating with the Rector in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical.
As St Andrew’s Church is also our village community space we encourage everyone to come to social events and individually to use the building and its library. The church is open every day. There is a growing use of the church space for coffee mornings, pilates, exhibitions, talks, plays and concerts. We offer places of quiet contemplation, prayer and reflection both inside and out - the churchyard now has a beautiful wildflower garden and seating.
We continue to welcome everyone to St Andrew’s for one of our services that are held each Sunday morning. These are BCP - Holy Communion at 8.30am on the first Sunday of each month, Sung Matins on the 2nd Sunday at 11am, Sung Holy Eucharist at 11am on the third Sunday and a Family Service at 9.30am on the fourth. There are also special services held throughout the year including Lent and Easter, Advent and Christmas and Harvest time. Also, on the 3rd Friday of each month at 10am we hold a quiet, informal Eucharist service as part of the Benefice Worship. The Benefice also has a Pastoral Care team, coordinated by the Rector, which responds to requests for help.
Rectors Review of the Year
Once again I must, above all, express my deep gratitude to all those who display such wonderful commitment and care in supporting St Andrew’s. Our Churchwardens, Juliet Cooper and Mark Jeffrey, show great dedication to their roles. Liz Grady continues to be invaluable as our hardworking secretary, and we are grateful to Alistair Stoker for his thoroughness as Treasurer and to George Lisle for his attention to the church fabric.
In terms of ministry, we are very fortunate to have Revd June Lane, Jo Johnson, Elizabeth Hockney and Lynda Appleby offering a wide range of regular services. Michael Hockney, as ever, richly enhances those services with his music. Services of particular note were the Lammas Barn Service and the Nine Lessons and Carols, which were both very well attended.
Once again the Fete, which is a huge undertaking for Michael Hockney and his dedicated team, was very successful. The interest and help offered by newcomers to the village was delightful and much appreciated. The church has also provided a wonderful venue for successful art exhibitions and public events. A highlight each
month is the coffee morning which seeks to draw in the wider community. We are deeply grateful for all those who keep it running so smoothly.
Our PCC members and many others have been actively engaged in planning events, caring for our church and churchyard, creating extraordinarily beautiful floral displays, and offering refreshments and hospitality. We continue to offer a Foodbank collection point in church and, during 2024, achieved the Bronze Eco-Church Award. This could not have been achieved without the long-term care shown in nurturing our churchyard, for which particular thanks are due to Elizabeth Hockney. The beauty to be seen there certainly stirs one to care for God’s creation and to give thanks to God.
Health, Safety and Safeguarding
During 2024, we continued to review our Health and Safety and Risk Assessment policies for the Parish and our Safeguarding Policy for the Parish and Benefice. All necessary DBS checks have been carried out and all members of the PCC have completed the necessary safeguarding training. This now includes ‘Domestic Abuse’ training. All necessary contact details are displayed at the church and are available on the Benefice website. Our policy and practice pay due regard to the House of Bishops’ guidance in relation to safeguarding.
We now use the Parish Safeguarding Dashboard to help us keep up to date with training and to make sure that our policies and practice are as good as they can be. Safeguarding is on every PCC agenda, and members consider a detailed Safeguarding Action Plan at least twice during the year.
Financial review for the year ending 31 December 2024
The accounts for the year to 31 December 2024 have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis.
Unrestricted General Fund
Income. Total income increased from £39,100 to £42,511 mainly due to a very successful fete. Events income (net of costs) increased from £16,710 to £20,235.
Expenditure. Total expenditure amounted to £38,074, £4,210 above 2023. The Diocesan Share increased by £421 to £14,117 while Benefice expenses increased by £466 to £1,846. Donations to worthwhile causes increased from £7,366 in 2023 to £8,358 in 2024, £7,500 from fete results (2023 £6,000). £3,000 was transferred to the Development Fund.
Surylus. The surplus for the year was £4,437 (2023: £5,236). In addition, funds invested in accumulation shares in the investment fimd of the Church of England Central Board of Fillance increased in value by £7,349 to £151,306. Fabric Reserve Fund. This is a designated fund within unrestricted reserves, mainly held in accumulation shares in the investment fund of the Church of England Central Board of Finance. Gains on the underlying value of investments amounted to £912 (2023 gain of £1,994). At 31 December 2024 the Fund was valued at £18,775, compared to £17,863 at 31 December 2023. In addition, with the closure of the Friends of Donhead St Andrew and the Development Fund, £1,832 is held in bank accounts. Balances. At 31 December 2023, total unrestricted funds amounted to £257,348 (2023: £244,257). Develo ment Restricted Fund. Costs for ihe outstanding items in the redevelopment of the church amounted to £7,571 (2023 £536). Funds available to the fund arnounted to £4,965 including £1,157 received in the year. The balance of costs were contributed from unrestricted funds and the Development Restricted Fund is now fully expended, Total Funds Total fLllids at 31 December 2024 amounted to £257,348 (2023 £248,065). Approved by the PCC on 18 May 2023 and signed on their b¢half by Rev K4te McFarlane (PCC chair) O.Ml
DONHEAD ST ANDREW PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
UNRESTRICTED FUND RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT (£)
| RECEIPTS Collections Planned giving Tax Recovered Donations Fees Event income Interest Other Surplus/(deficit) Balances at 1 January Current account Friends account Deposit account CBF Investment account Balances at 31 December Current account Friends account CBF Deposit account CBF Investment account |
2023 6,378 7,802 5,112 1,142 328 16,710 1,283 345 39,100 5,236 30,676 4,065 40,022 74,763 128,000 202,763 31,586 7,108 41,305 79,999 143,957 223,956 |
2024 PAYMENTS 5,277 Diocesan Share 7,532 Benefice Expenses 5,464 Heating & Lighting 745 Insurance & Security 1,066 Supplies & Services 20,235 Charities & Mission 2,192 Transfer to Development Fund 0 Other expenses 42,511 5,437 31,586 7,108 41,305 79,999 143,957 223,956 38,937 3,001 43,497 85,435 151,306 236,741 |
2023 2024 13,696 14,117 1,380 1,846 4,861 4,608 2,844 2,970 1,471 2,358 7,366 8,358 0 2,000 2,246 817 33,864 37,074 |
|---|---|---|---|
DONHEAD ST ANDREW PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
DESIGNATED FUND : CHURCH FABRIC RESERVE (£)
| RECEIPTS Subscriptions Surplus/(deficit) Balances at 1 January Friends account Share of Unrestricted Fund account Share of Development Fund account CBF Investment Fund Market value at 1 January Investment gain (loss) Transfers to PCC Development account Balances at 31 December Friends account Share of Unrestricted Fund account Share of Development Fund account CBF Investment Fund Market value at 1 January Investment gain (loss) Market Value at 31 December |
2023 0 0 0 266 656 2,438 17,470 (1,601) 19,229 (922) 18,307 - - 2,438 15,869 1,994 20,301 |
2024 PAYMENTS 0 Expenses 0 0 0 0 2,438 15,869 1,994 20,301 0 20,301 - 656 1,176 17,863 912 20,607 |
2023 2024 0 0 |
|---|---|---|---|
DONHEAD ST ANDREW PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
RESTRICTED FUND - PCC DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT (£)
| RECEIPTS Transfer from Unrestricted Fund account Receipts by Friends Surplus/(deficit) Balances at 1 January Current account Share of Unrestricted Fund account Friends account transfer Transfers from Fabric Reserve account Balances at 31 December Current account Share of Unrestricted Fund account Due to Fabric Fund Friends account |
2023 1,170 1,170 634 1,966 0 286 2,252 922 3,174 1,430 656 0 1,722 3,808 |
2024 2,000 1,157 |
|---|---|---|
| 3,157 | ||
| (4,414) | ||
| 1,430 656 1,722 |
||
| 3,808 0 |
||
| 3,808 | ||
| 1,166 0 (1,176) 10 |
||
| 0 |
| PAYMENTS Church redevelopment costs |
2023 2024 536 7,571 536 7,571 |
|---|---|
D1D$fANDEw9AROOILcmUR¢m¢OulK1L FIFWKLALSTATtMtFm FOR THE YEAR EIIDED31 OECSMgE112014 srATEMENfoFN55Ersi£) Cash Funds Unresirlcted Fund Math Accvuni Frnd$A(COUnt DE¥elopment Fundk¢oynt C8F Dep05hAccount C8F1nvesiffnt Fund Ac¢uMu10Th Sh•resat m•rketvalueon 31 OKemb¢r C45h In TrJnstt to CBF Investment Fund 32,142 39,593 3.011 1.166 43,497 41,¥6 170,OBI 24(5 l. The FrndsOf Oonh•id SIMdrewwas¢h)sed •$ rt31 DEtprnhr 2010aTrdiheisfetsdtstrlbuted b) Uw•51vtodiunds.th• Pserve and Ihe Devehlpffnt Fundkn Inehthe sO¥r011$. 2. Thtflnan¢I stateffrbtsofthé FfcAe betn prtpw¢d ¥¢wd4nce wllh thechvrch Re¢ets & Ptymtnts 3. MLNeabk chur¢hfurnlihln85 heh# bythethurthw¥dnsM 5pvliry5tts th• PCCarOvthh retyt i re¢o8nlseObthtfyot¥hd kn theSt•mwt OlA¥Thd u9b41es 4. Conitlon51or Chaffts& wrt•5foW.. Dorset Alr Ambulante- thare of f@Prftts Donheads Happy Gherln8- share of leteproftt5 W1$Ire Ali Ambulance- share of leteprofhs nsbu5- share of leie prollts Ilsbyry Hospke- sh•reof tste prols Tru$5ell Tru51 Rtyal eritish Lesbjn-collottbn Pftmbran¢e Sund¥v Comb31 stres5- Cdlertbn Rem2mbr4nce Sunday lulks House Ahe1rner5 Other TOTAL 1250 15( 1250 335 341 The5hareof fete profh5 donatedto charits bKreased tttyn£6.IXYJkn 2023to£7.5mln 2024. 5.Theredeveloprnentolthe church was¢ompletEd in 202Q PrnentSn 2024wore1orlknbJFe5.ItwdChur(hwd InVo¥th8veed bythtrelantthor. ThelastpurchasÈ bythe fund w•5 (fiJndOd withthe FabrK Fund. Monsrerb¥lnin8 in the•¢¢ouDtaredue tvthe Fabrk Fund.
St Andrew’s Church, Donhead St Andrew Annual Report Of the Parochial Church Council
For the year ended 31[st] December 2024 Rector: Rev Kate McFarlane
Independent Examiner: Debbie Cruxton 7, The Mallards Tisbury SP3 6SD
ST ANDREW ’S CHURCH, DONHEAD ST ANDREW
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2024
Administrative Information
St Andrew’s Church is situated in St Bartholomew Street, Donhead St Andrew. It is part of the Benefice of St Bartholomew in the Chalke Deanery of the Diocese of Salisbury within the Church of England. The correspondence address is West End House, Donhead St Andrew, Shaftesbury, SP7 9DY.
The Parochial Church Council (PCC) is a registered charity with the Charity Commission (Reg. No. 1150714).
PCC members who have served during the reporting year are:
Rector: The Rev Kate McFarlane Chair
Church Warden: Lady Cooper Vice Chair Mr Mark Jeffery
Elected members: Mrs Evis Holliman Mr George Lisle Mrs Lynda Appleby Mr Geoffrey Malone Mr Alistair Stoker ( Hon. Treasurer) Mrs Elizabeth Grady (Hon. Secretary and Electoral Roll Officer)
Structure, Governance and Management
The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules, 2006. All Church attendees are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC. A revised Electoral Roll contains 57 names, compared with 59 in 2022.
Objectives and Activities
The PCC has responsibility as Trustee of the Parish Church of Donhead St Andrew and its churchyard. It also has the responsibility of co-operating with the Rector in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical.
As St Andrew’s Church is also our village community space we encourage everyone to come to social events and individually to use the building and its library. The church is open every day. There is a growing use of the church space for coffee mornings, pilates, exhibitions, talks, plays and concerts. We offer places of quiet contemplation, prayer and reflection both inside and out - the churchyard now has a beautiful wildflower garden and seating.
We continue to welcome everyone to St Andrew’s for one of our services that are held each Sunday morning. These are BCP - Holy Communion at 8.30am on the first Sunday of each month, Sung Matins on the 2nd Sunday at 11am, Sung Holy Eucharist at 11am on the third Sunday and a Family Service at 9.30am on the fourth. There are also special services held throughout the year including Lent and Easter, Advent and Christmas and Harvest time. Also, on the 3rd Friday of each month at 10am we hold a quiet, informal Eucharist service as part of the Benefice Worship. The Benefice also has a Pastoral Care team, coordinated by the Rector, which responds to requests for help.
Rectors Review of the Year
Once again I must, above all, express my deep gratitude to all those who display such wonderful commitment and care in supporting St Andrew’s. Our Churchwardens, Juliet Cooper and Mark Jeffrey, show great dedication to their roles. Liz Grady continues to be invaluable as our hardworking secretary, and we are grateful to Alistair Stoker for his thoroughness as Treasurer and to George Lisle for his attention to the church fabric.
In terms of ministry, we are very fortunate to have Revd June Lane, Jo Johnson, Elizabeth Hockney and Lynda Appleby offering a wide range of regular services. Michael Hockney, as ever, richly enhances those services with his music. Services of particular note were the Lammas Barn Service and the Nine Lessons and Carols, which were both very well attended.
Once again the Fete, which is a huge undertaking for Michael Hockney and his dedicated team, was very successful. The interest and help offered by newcomers to the village was delightful and much appreciated. The church has also provided a wonderful venue for successful art exhibitions and public events. A highlight each
month is the coffee morning which seeks to draw in the wider community. We are deeply grateful for all those who keep it running so smoothly.
Our PCC members and many others have been actively engaged in planning events, caring for our church and churchyard, creating extraordinarily beautiful floral displays, and offering refreshments and hospitality. We continue to offer a Foodbank collection point in church and, during 2024, achieved the Bronze Eco-Church Award. This could not have been achieved without the long-term care shown in nurturing our churchyard, for which particular thanks are due to Elizabeth Hockney. The beauty to be seen there certainly stirs one to care for God’s creation and to give thanks to God.
Health, Safety and Safeguarding
During 2024, we continued to review our Health and Safety and Risk Assessment policies for the Parish and our Safeguarding Policy for the Parish and Benefice. All necessary DBS checks have been carried out and all members of the PCC have completed the necessary safeguarding training. This now includes ‘Domestic Abuse’ training. All necessary contact details are displayed at the church and are available on the Benefice website. Our policy and practice pay due regard to the House of Bishops’ guidance in relation to safeguarding.
We now use the Parish Safeguarding Dashboard to help us keep up to date with training and to make sure that our policies and practice are as good as they can be. Safeguarding is on every PCC agenda, and members consider a detailed Safeguarding Action Plan at least twice during the year.
Financial review for the year ending 31 December 2024
The accounts for the year to 31 December 2024 have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis.
Unrestricted General Fund
Income. Total income increased from £39,100 to £42,511 mainly due to a very successful fete. Events income (net of costs) increased from £16,710 to £20,235.
Expenditure. Total expenditure amounted to £38,074, £4,210 above 2023. The Diocesan Share increased by £421 to £14,117 while Benefice expenses increased by £466 to £1,846. Donations to worthwhile causes increased from £7,366 in 2023 to £8,358 in 2024, £7,500 from fete results (2023 £6,000). £3,000 was transferred to the Development Fund.
Surylus. The surplus for the year was £4,437 (2023: £5,236). In addition, funds invested in accumulation shares in the investment fimd of the Church of England Central Board of Fillance increased in value by £7,349 to £151,306. Fabric Reserve Fund. This is a designated fund within unrestricted reserves, mainly held in accumulation shares in the investment fund of the Church of England Central Board of Finance. Gains on the underlying value of investments amounted to £912 (2023 gain of £1,994). At 31 December 2024 the Fund was valued at £18,775, compared to £17,863 at 31 December 2023. In addition, with the closure of the Friends of Donhead St Andrew and the Development Fund, £1,832 is held in bank accounts. Balances. At 31 December 2023, total unrestricted funds amounted to £257,348 (2023: £244,257). Develo ment Restricted Fund. Costs for ihe outstanding items in the redevelopment of the church amounted to £7,571 (2023 £536). Funds available to the fund arnounted to £4,965 including £1,157 received in the year. The balance of costs were contributed from unrestricted funds and the Development Restricted Fund is now fully expended, Total Funds Total fLllids at 31 December 2024 amounted to £257,348 (2023 £248,065). Approved by the PCC on 18 May 2023 and signed on their b¢half by Rev K4te McFarlane (PCC chair) O.Ml
DONHEAD ST ANDREW PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
UNRESTRICTED FUND RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT (£)
| RECEIPTS Collections Planned giving Tax Recovered Donations Fees Event income Interest Other Surplus/(deficit) Balances at 1 January Current account Friends account Deposit account CBF Investment account Balances at 31 December Current account Friends account CBF Deposit account CBF Investment account |
2023 6,378 7,802 5,112 1,142 328 16,710 1,283 345 39,100 5,236 30,676 4,065 40,022 74,763 128,000 202,763 31,586 7,108 41,305 79,999 143,957 223,956 |
2024 PAYMENTS 5,277 Diocesan Share 7,532 Benefice Expenses 5,464 Heating & Lighting 745 Insurance & Security 1,066 Supplies & Services 20,235 Charities & Mission 2,192 Transfer to Development Fund 0 Other expenses 42,511 5,437 31,586 7,108 41,305 79,999 143,957 223,956 38,937 3,001 43,497 85,435 151,306 236,741 |
2023 2024 13,696 14,117 1,380 1,846 4,861 4,608 2,844 2,970 1,471 2,358 7,366 8,358 0 2,000 2,246 817 33,864 37,074 |
|---|---|---|---|
DONHEAD ST ANDREW PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
DESIGNATED FUND : CHURCH FABRIC RESERVE (£)
| RECEIPTS Subscriptions Surplus/(deficit) Balances at 1 January Friends account Share of Unrestricted Fund account Share of Development Fund account CBF Investment Fund Market value at 1 January Investment gain (loss) Transfers to PCC Development account Balances at 31 December Friends account Share of Unrestricted Fund account Share of Development Fund account CBF Investment Fund Market value at 1 January Investment gain (loss) Market Value at 31 December |
2023 0 0 0 266 656 2,438 17,470 (1,601) 19,229 (922) 18,307 - - 2,438 15,869 1,994 20,301 |
2024 PAYMENTS 0 Expenses 0 0 0 0 2,438 15,869 1,994 20,301 0 20,301 - 656 1,176 17,863 912 20,607 |
2023 2024 0 0 |
|---|---|---|---|
DONHEAD ST ANDREW PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
RESTRICTED FUND - PCC DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT (£)
| RECEIPTS Transfer from Unrestricted Fund account Receipts by Friends Surplus/(deficit) Balances at 1 January Current account Share of Unrestricted Fund account Friends account transfer Transfers from Fabric Reserve account Balances at 31 December Current account Share of Unrestricted Fund account Due to Fabric Fund Friends account |
2023 1,170 1,170 634 1,966 0 286 2,252 922 3,174 1,430 656 0 1,722 3,808 |
2024 2,000 1,157 |
|---|---|---|
| 3,157 | ||
| (4,414) | ||
| 1,430 656 1,722 |
||
| 3,808 0 |
||
| 3,808 | ||
| 1,166 0 (1,176) 10 |
||
| 0 |
| PAYMENTS Church redevelopment costs |
2023 2024 536 7,571 536 7,571 |
|---|---|
D1D$fANDEw9AROOILcmUR¢m¢OulK1L FIFWKLALSTATtMtFm FOR THE YEAR EIIDED31 OECSMgE112014 srATEMENfoFN55Ersi£) Cash Funds Unresirlcted Fund Math Accvuni Frnd$A(COUnt DE¥elopment Fundk¢oynt C8F Dep05hAccount C8F1nvesiffnt Fund Ac¢uMu10Th Sh•resat m•rketvalueon 31 OKemb¢r C45h In TrJnstt to CBF Investment Fund 32,142 39,593 3.011 1.166 43,497 41,¥6 170,OBI 24(5 l. The FrndsOf Oonh•id SIMdrewwas¢h)sed •$ rt31 DEtprnhr 2010aTrdiheisfetsdtstrlbuted b) Uw•51vtodiunds.th• Pserve and Ihe Devehlpffnt Fundkn Inehthe sO¥r011$. 2. Thtflnan¢I stateffrbtsofthé FfcAe betn prtpw¢d ¥¢wd4nce wllh thechvrch Re¢ets & Ptymtnts 3. MLNeabk chur¢hfurnlihln85 heh# bythethurthw¥dnsM 5pvliry5tts th• PCCarOvthh retyt i re¢o8nlseObthtfyot¥hd kn theSt•mwt OlA¥Thd u9b41es 4. Conitlon51or Chaffts& wrt•5foW.. Dorset Alr Ambulante- thare of f@Prftts Donheads Happy Gherln8- share of leteproftt5 W1$Ire Ali Ambulance- share of leteprofhs nsbu5- share of leie prollts Ilsbyry Hospke- sh•reof tste prols Tru$5ell Tru51 Rtyal eritish Lesbjn-collottbn Pftmbran¢e Sund¥v Comb31 stres5- Cdlertbn Rem2mbr4nce Sunday lulks House Ahe1rner5 Other TOTAL 1250 15( 1250 335 341 The5hareof fete profh5 donatedto charits bKreased tttyn£6.IXYJkn 2023to£7.5mln 2024. 5.Theredeveloprnentolthe church was¢ompletEd in 202Q PrnentSn 2024wore1orlknbJFe5.ItwdChur(hwd InVo¥th8veed bythtrelantthor. ThelastpurchasÈ bythe fund w•5 (fiJndOd withthe FabrK Fund. Monsrerb¥lnin8 in the•¢¢ouDtaredue tvthe Fabrk Fund.
Independent Examinerfs Report I report on the accounts for Donhead St Andrew Parochial Church Council for the year ended 31. December 2024 which are set out on the fr>llowing pages. Respective responsibilities of the PCCITrustees)and Independent Examiner The PCC {charity trustees) is responsible for the preparation of these accounts in accordance with the Church Auditing Regulations 2006. It considers that an audit is not required for this year under section 14412) of the Charities Act 2011(the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 act Follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions glven by the Charity Commissioners under section 145(5){b) of the 2011 act; and State whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Independent Examiner's Statement My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the charity Commission. An examinatior1JcludeS a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures In the accounts and seeklng explanations from the PCC concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audlt and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and falr view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent Examiner's Statement In connection with my examination, no matters have come to my attention l. Which give me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respett the requirements a) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and b) to prepare accounts which accord with these accountin8 records and comply with the accounting requirements 2011 Charities Act have not been met; or 2. To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed Dated I0 Name Debbie Cruxton Address 7 The Mallards Tisbury Wilts SP3 6SD Contact details 07770688784 debbie.cruxton@btinternet.com