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← The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Market Bosworth, Cadeby With Sutton Cheney And Congerstone

2023-12-31-accounts

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1150873

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

FOR

MARKET BOSWORTH PCC

MARKET BOSWORTH PCC

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 8
Report of the Independent Auditors 9 to 11
Statement of Financial Activities 12
Balance Sheet 13
Cash Flow Statement 14
Notes to the Cash Flow Statement 15
Notes to the Financial Statements 16 to 28
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 29 to 30

MARKET BOSWORTH PCC

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2023. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).

This is the eleventh annual report of the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Market Bosworth, Cadeby with Sutton Cheney and Congerstone (referred to as the Bosworth PCC in this report).

The PCC is responsible for four churches: -

St Peter, Market Bosworth All Saints, Cadeby St James, Sutton Cheney St Mary the Virgin, Congerstone

Each of which has a church hall, although the ones at Sutton Cheney and Cadeby are administered as separate charities.

The PCC forms part of the Bosworth Benefice.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

Bosworth PCC continues to exercise its responsibility to the whole mission of the Church within the Diocese of Leicester. It remains committed to working with all the churches of the Benefice as well as other Christian denominations and faiths within the parish. We work closely with The Roman Catholic Church of our Lady and St Gregory's in Market Bosworth, and the Market Bosworth Free Church.

The PCC also recognises its responsibility for the maintenance of its Churches and church halls noted above.

The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to engage with our churches.

Our aims are:

To enable as many people as possible to worship in our churches and to share the love of God through worship, prayer, music and sacrament.

To express the Christian faith through daily discipleship, love and compassion for all our neighbours.

When planning our activities for the year, we have considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the supplementary guidance on charities for the advancement of religion.

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

The parishes rely almost totally on the active participation of volunteers to ensure the successful organisation of its services and managing the Churches.

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MARKET BOSWORTH PCC

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Charitable activities

Achievements and performance (Community & Missional Achievements and Sustainability)

Bosworth Benefice comprises seven churches of which four make up the administrative unit of Bosworth PCC. We are a predominantly rural Benefice with Market Bosworth being the 'hub'. Market Bosworth is by population size a village whilst having many features of a rural town.

Our Ministry Team consists of one ordained stipendiary minister, the Rector, and two readers, as well as one ordained self-supporting minister who is employed as our Benefice Discipleship Enabler (BDE) and two Children's Ministry Enablers (CME's) also employed by St Peter's Fund.

During December 2023, the Rector and his wife, one of our Children's Ministry Enablers, announced they would be leaving to take up a post in Yorkshire.

Regardless of the size of any of our churches we aim to be a visible and active presence in the communities we serve.

St Peter's, Market Bosworth holds regular weekly and midweek services, mainly Communion based. We have a choir who sing for two of the main services and at special events including weddings by request. The other churches vary between 2 services per month or one.

Our children's work has grown. We have a FunChurch for Primary age children which meets once per month during a regular Sunday morning service at Market Bosworth along with activity mornings for special festivals. Numbers have been up to 45 for these events. In addition we hold three Little Fishes sessions across the Benefice for Mum's with babies/toddlers. With the departure of one CME, we will be looking to deliver our Children's Ministry in innovative and different ways, working with Bosworth Churches Together when we can.

We have continued to develop with the guidance of our BDE, fresh ideas for worship, discipleship forming and deepening of faith. Lent Groups, Tenebrae services, Songs of Praise, as well as our regular Pop-In Coffee morning for social interaction and Women's Fellowship have continued along with different approaches to festivals. In addition, engagement with schools in the Benefice has been a priority for the BDE.

We support the work of Hinckley Foodbank through a donations scheme as well as making a regular contribution to the Hinckley Homeless Group.

A group of people from Bosworth continue to work in the churchyard with a view to encouraging wildlife whilst maintaining a space which is valued by local people and visitors.

We are keen to audit and develop St Peter's church with a view to the environmental issues we all face and reduce our carbon-footprint. Work has been done by our Premises Manager to research ways of saving on utilities, and further research as to how to reduce our dependency on fossil fuels is underway.

The project to develop a Sculpture Trail depicting different elements of the battle of Bosworth as a local visitor attraction continues to develop and we hope will come to fruition in the near future. The project is being led by the 1485 Group in conjunction with the Borough Council and local organisations.

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MARKET BOSWORTH PCC

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE

Factors likely to affect future financial performance or position

The appointments of the Benefice Discipleship Enabler and Children's Ministry Facilitators continued to have some effect on St Peter's Fund, but only in relation to the interest gained. The postholders have permanent positions, but one of the CMEs resigned in December 2023.

The land assets recognised for potential development in the Neighbourhood Plan (known as The Station Fields site) are still on-going. The Borough Council, Parish Council, Neighbourhood Forum and ourselves are working in partnership to fulfil the recommendation of the Neighbourhood Plan for development. Complication has always focussed around suitable access to the site. In the meantime we continue to work through our agent and solicitor. As interest, motivation, and pressure have built around this potential site, there have been increased costs to maintain and hold our position until a 'master plan' has been completed and agreed so that the project may advance. This situation continues.

Whilst we keep a close-eye on these costs, we know that if the project were to go ahead, they would be covered by the sale of the site.

Overall the trustees continue to be mindful that economic factors could impact the return on investments but are in regular discussions with CCLA with regards the risk profile of the investments.

Corporate Governance

We continue to maintain our attention to the reporting and governance as guided by the Charity Commission and implemented by our Finance Committee.

At its Annual Meeting, the PCC was satisfied that our auditors, had acted professionally and efficiently over the previous three years and therefore agreed to appoint them on a further three-year contract to work with us in preparing the Annual Accounts and Report for 2022-2024.

Fabric & Buildings

At St Mary's Congerstone, sales of the Gopsall & Congerstone at War and Gopsall: A Millennium of Influence books continued and have now raised almost £8,000 towards future church restoration works. A National Lottery Community Fund 'Awards for All' grant of £9,650 has been obtained to cover the costs of drawing up plans and gaining planning permission for the renovation of the Congerstone Village Hall. A Congerstone Village Hall Residents Association has been established to take the renovation project forward with a committee responsible to the Bosworth PCC. Just over £8,000 has been raised for the renovation fund through activities including a BBQ, a fashion show, craft workshops, historical talks and a Christmas concert.

At Cadeby the work on the boundary wall was finally completed and we are pleased with the professionalism and care from the stonemason. Work to repair another small plaster fall from the church ceiling is planned. The Quinquennial Inspection highlighted a few issues, but nothing major. A full Tree Inspection of the churchyard has been arranged. There is ongoing concern about falling numbers, especially children, and this will be a focus for the coming year. We would also like to recruit new people to our DCC.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Financial position

The charity had funds at the beginning of the year of £9,842,420. There was a deficit of £54,734 before investment gains and a surplus of £2,247,160 after the gains on investment assets and revaluation of property. Therefore, giving reserves carried forward at 31 December 2023 of £12,080,346.

Following the turbulent financial markets seen in 2022 following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the CCLA portfolio value rose as investment markets rallied in late 2023.

Total income for the year was £270,776 (2022: £296,196) of which £114,881 (2022: £130,884) were unrestricted receipts.

The charity has investments which generate income and in 2023 this included £46,051 (2022: £46,051) in the form of rental income and £104,743 (2022: £104,167) from listed investments.

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MARKET BOSWORTH PCC

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

FINANCIAL REVIEW Principal funding sources

The principal funding sources of the charity are:

Periodic grants and legacies are also received.

These sources of income have been expended in the furtherance of the charity's objectives.

Investment policy and objectives

The listed investments are managed by CCLA who are selected because of the extent to which they assess environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks. CCLA are a leader in stewardship and ethics and are a signatory of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI) and the UK Stewardship Code.

The listed investments form part of the St Peter's Fund and the portfolio is balanced between providing an annual income to support the objectives of this fund whilst maintaining capital for the future. The rate of return of the investments is considered by the trustees to be satisfactory.

Reserves policy

The Parochial Church Council of the charity ('Board of Trustees' - St Peter's Fund) have determined that each church comprising Bosworth PCC should retain sufficient unrestricted funds as follows :

Current reserves are:

Church Reserve
Market Bosworth (General) 2,402
Market Bosworth Parish Hall 4,404
St Peter's Fund 34,040
Cadeby 986
Cadeby Church Hall 44
Congerstone 1,245
Congerstone Church Hall 978
Sutton Cheney 836
Sutton Cheney Village Hall 187
Total 45,122

As at 31 December 2023 the level of the combined reserve was £176,401 which is sufficient against that set in the reserves policy. This balance can be further analysed below:

Cadeby Parish Church: £40,264 Congerstone Parish Church: £6,539 Market Bosworth Parish Church: £114,244 Sutton Cheney Parish Church: £15,354

The trustees have designated the funds equivalent to the net book value of the buildings which total £620,000 as at 31 December 2023. This has been designated as the assets cannot be realised without undermining the charity's work.

At 31 December 2023 the restricted fund balances were £11,216,354, the designated fund balances were £687,591 and the total funds were £12,080,346.

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MARKET BOSWORTH PCC

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Going concern

No material uncertainties that may cast significant doubt upon the ability of the Charity to continue as a going concern have been identified by the Trustees. Therefore the accounts are prepared on the going concern basis.

PLANS FOR THE FUTURE

The General Synod of the church and Diocesan Synod have committed the church to review and reduce its 'carbon footprint' and we aim to progress on our vision to reduce our dependance on fossil fuels and to update St Peter's Church internally, with the aim of improving accessibility. We have sought advice from the DAC (Diocesan Advisory Committee), the Buildings Development enabler and our architect. Our churches aspire to work more closely together. Our aim remains to welcome and establish God's Kingdom in our hearts, lives and communities as we grow in faith in this Benefice, Deanery and Diocese. The Leicester Diocese Synod agreed in November 2021 to a new 'Shaped by God' framework for organisation of parishes and ministry resource. We anticipate there will be further developments in the implementation of this framework throughout the coming year, particularly as we move into an interregnum.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.

Charity constitution

The Parochial Church Council is a corporate body established by the Church of England. The PCC operates under the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure. The PCC is part of the Diocese of Leicester within the Church of England.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. Members are elected by those members of the congregation who are on the electoral roll of the four churches. All those who attend our services/ members of the congregation are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to their DCC and the PCC. Training is available for PCC members through the Diocese of Leicester in areas such as finance, safeguarding and administration. The Charity Commission's Guide The Essential Trustee is provided to new trustees.

The PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance to the parish including deciding on how the funds of the PCC are to be managed. In addition to the Annual Meeting, the full PCC meets in accordance with the Church Representation Rules, which is to hold a sufficient number of meetings to enable the efficient transaction of its business. In 2023, the PCC held three meetings in addition to the Annual Meeting.

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MARKET BOSWORTH PCC

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Risk management

We are required to state in the annual report that "the major risks to which the PCC is exposed have been reviewed and that systems or procedures designed to manage those risks have been established."

One main area of risk relates to the St Peter's Fund that comprises of agricultural land and investments to generate growth and income. Whilst the value of the investments can underperform, CCLA were selected for reasons outlined above, and trustees are satisfied that their investment management strategy avoids excessive risk. Land is managed by reputable land agents, Andrew Granger, who are able to advise us and act where necessary to ensure risks are identified and managed.

Other financial risks could occur through poor budgetary/spending control and financial reporting. The Incumbent chairs the Finance Committee and works with the administrator to produce reports for PCC meetings. Book-keeping and reporting is now performed using Finance Co-ordinator software. All budget limits and expenditure require PCC approval, and payments are authorised by a minimum of two signatories.

Investment with CCLA was affected by market volatility, however income remained constant and income from land rental was also unaffected.

The Premises Officer performs regular health and safety checks and risk assessments are carried out for any areas of concern, for example access to the tower and battlements. Health and Safety and Safeguarding Policies are in place and reviewed annually.

A structured programme of work is continuing to ensure policies and procedures are in place and reviewed.

The Trustees are satisfied that adequate insurance is in place to protect the churches, buildings and structures.

The trustees are committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and have the required policies and procedures in place, as provided by the Leicester Diocese Safeguarding team, copies of which are publicly available in each church and hall. We work in partnership with the Diocese Safeguarding team to ensure policies and procedures are up to date. Notices detailing who our Safeguarding Co-ordinator is, along with other relevant contacts, are displayed. All volunteers fulfilling relevant roles have received appropriate Safeguarding training. Any concerns are appropriately dealt with in partnership with the Diocesan Safeguarding Co-ordinator.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number

1150873

Principal address

St Peter's Parish Church Hall Park Street Market Bosworth Leicestershire CV13 0LL

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MARKET BOSWORTH PCC

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Trustees

Reverend Mark Poskitt - Priest in Charge (resigned 11.2.24) Reverend Ann Elizabeth Hall - Benefice Discipleship Enabler David Surtees - Laity Colleen Annan - Lay Minister/Parish Warden Geoff Blackburn - Laity Fiona Frisby - Laity Geoff Frisby - Deputy Church Warden Jane Glennon - Laity Janet Hicklin - Deputy Church Warden Carina Hurst - Laity Robert Leake - Laity Seth Lewis - Laity (resigned 16.5.23) Robert Rickard - Deputy Church Warden Tina Winterbottom - Parish Warden Rohanne Hurst (appointed 16.5.23) Eleanor Zuercher (appointed 16.5.23) William Owen (appointed 23.1.24) Thomas Owen (appointed 23.1.24) Ruth Brothwell (appointed 16.5.23) Campbell Strefford (appointed 16.5.23)

Auditors

TC Group 31 High View Close Hamilton Office Park Leicester Leicestershire LE4 9LJ

Solicitors

Stone King LLP Boundary House 91 Charterhouse Street London EC1M 6HR

Solicitors - for development land

Davies & Partners Latham House 33-34 Paradise Street Birmingham B1 2AJ

Bankers

HSBC Bank plc 10 Market Place Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 1NU

Land Agents - for agricultural land

Andrew Granger & Co 44-46 Forest Road Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 3NP

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MARKET BOSWORTH PCC

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Agents & surveyors - for development land

Carter Jonas 6-8 Hills Road Cambridge CB2 1NH

CCLA Investment Management Ltd

Senator House 85 Queen Victoria Street London EC4V 4ET

Charity name

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Market Bosworth, Cadeby with Sutton Cheney and Congerstone. Known as Market Bosworth PCC.

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The law applicable to charities in England and Wales, the Charities Act 2011, Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charity for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 21 May 2024 and signed on its behalf by:

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Colleen Annan - Trustee

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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE TRUSTEES OF MARKET BOSWORTH PCC

Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of Market Bosworth PCC (the 'charity') for the year ended 31 December 2023 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet, the Cash Flow Statement and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Basis for opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charity in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC's Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Conclusions relating to going concern

In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charity's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.

Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.

Other information

The trustees are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report, other than the financial statements and our Report of the Independent Auditors thereon.

Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.

In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.

Matters on which we are required to report by exception

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:

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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE TRUSTEES OF MARKET BOSWORTH PCC

Responsibilities of trustees

As explained more fully in the Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities, the trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements which give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charity or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements

We have been appointed as auditors under Section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in accordance with the Act and relevant regulations made or having effect thereunder.

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue a Report of the Independent Auditors that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:

We obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that are applicable to the company and determined that the most significant frameworks which are directly relevant so specific assertions in the financial statements are those that relate to the reporting framework (UK GAAP and the Companies Act 2006) and the relevant tax compliance regulations in the UK.

We understood how the company is complying with those frameworks by making enquiries of management and those responsible for legal and compliance procedures. We corroborated our enquiries through review of board minutes and discussions with those charged with governance.

We assess the susceptibility of the company's financial statements to material misstatement, including how fraud might occur, by discussion with management from various parts of the business to understand where they considered there was a susceptibility to fraud. We considered the procedures and controls that the company has established to prevent and detect fraud, and how these are monitored by management, and also any enhanced risk factors such as performance targets.

Based on our understanding, we designed our audit procedures to identify any non-compliance with laws and regulations identified in the paragraphs above.

We also performed audit work over the risk of management override of controls, including testing of journal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness, evaluating the business rationale of significant transactions outside the normal course of business and reviewing accounting estimates for bias.

Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation.

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Report of the Independent Auditors.

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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE TRUSTEES OF MARKET BOSWORTH PCC

Use of our report

This report is made solely to the charity's trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charity's trustees those matters we are required to state to them in an auditors' report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity's trustees as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

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TC Group 31 High View Close Hamilton Office Park Leicester Leicestershire LE4 9LJ

04.06.2024 Date: .............................................

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
2
Charitable activities
5
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
3
Investment income
4
Total
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
6
Charitable activities
7
Charitable activities
Total
Net gains/(losses) on investments
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Other recognised gains/(losses)
Gains on revaluation of fixed assets
Net movement in funds
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD		 Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
£
£
57,818
3,981
43,526
-
11,953
-
1,584
151,914
114,881
155,895
1,028
4,847
134,043
185,592
135,071
190,439
1,062
2,246,098
(19,128)
2,211,554
45,500
-
26,372
2,211,554
837,620
9,004,800
863,992
11,216,354		 2023

Total
funds
£
61,799
43,526
11,953
153,498
270,776
5,875
319,635
325,510
2,247,160
2,192,426
45,500
2,237,926
9,842,420
12,080,346		 2022
Total
funds
£
70,960
47,797
26,597
150,842
296,196
9,750
234,863
244,613
(659,467)
(607,884)
-
(607,884)
10,450,304
9,842,420

The notes form part of these financial statements

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BALANCE SHEET

31 DECEMBER 2023

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
11
Investments
Investments
12
Investment property
13
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks
14
Debtors
15
Cash at bank and in hand
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
16
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
19
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS		 2023
£
626,107
6,016,753
5,150,000
11,792,860
1,075
10,984
312,500
324,559
(37,073)
287,486
12,080,346
12,080,346
863,992
11,216,354
12,080,346		 2022
£
590,007
5,439,593
3,480,000
9,509,600
1,525
24,180
337,123
362,828
(30,008)
332,820
9,842,420
9,842,420
837,620
9,004,800
9,842,420

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 21 May 2024 and were signed on its behalf by:

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Colleen Annan - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
1
Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Interest received
Net cash provided by investing activities
Change in cash and cash equivalents in
the reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the
beginning of the reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of
the reporting period		 2023
£
(27,327)
(27,327)
-
2,704
2,704
(24,623)
337,123
312,500		 2022
£
45,162
45,162
(330)
624
294
45,456
291,667
337,123

The notes form part of these financial statements

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NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

1. RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

2.

2023 2022
£ £
Net income/(expenditure) for the reporting period (as per the
Statement of Financial Activities) 2,192,426 (607,884)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges 9,400 9,472
(Gain)/losses on investments (2,247,160) 659,467
Interest received (2,704) (624)
Decrease in stocks 450 3,650
Decrease/(increase) in debtors 13,196 (13,247)
Increase/(decrease) in creditors 7,065 (5,672)
Net cash (used in)/provided by operations (27,327) 45,162
ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS
At 1.1.23 Cash flow At 31.12.23
£ £ £
Net cash
Cash at bank and in hand 337,123 (24,623) 312,500
337,123 (24,623) 312,500
Total 337,123 (24,623) 312,500

The notes form part of these financial statements

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, with the exception of investments which are included at market value, as modified by the revaluation of certain assets.

Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the Charity's accounting policies, management is required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and underlying assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.

Valuation of investment properties

The investment properties are stated at fair value based on the valuations performed by Andrew Granger & Co and updated by the Trustees at the year end. The valuers used observable market prices adjusted as necessary for any differences in the future, location or condition of the specific asset. The Trustees are of the opinion that, based on available market evidence, there were no material changes to the property valuations.

Income

Legacies are accounted for as soon as the PCC is notified of its legal entitlement and the amount is quantifiable and its ultimate receipt by the PCC is considered reasonably certain.

Grants and donations are included in the SOFA when any preconditions preventing their use by the PCC have been met. For collections and planned giving this is when the funds are received.

Income tax recoverable on Gift Aid is recognised at the same time as the income.

Donated assets are accounted for as soon as they are received and are included in the accounts at a reasonable estimate of their value.

Funds raised by fetes and other social events are accounted for gross.

Rental income from the letting of church properties is recognised when the rental is due.

Dividends are accounted for when declared receivable, interest as and when accrued by the payer.

The PCC receives substantial practical assistance from individual church members, but the financial value is mainly unquantifiable and no attempt is made to reflect this in the accounts.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised at the earliest point that there is an obligation to make a transfer of value to a third party.

All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs relating to the category.

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1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Expenditure

The charity is not registered for VAT and therefore all expenditure is shown inclusive of VAT.

Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Parish Halls - 2% per annum on valuation Fixtures and fittings - 15% on reducing balance Computer equipment - 33% on cost

Consecrated and benefice property of any kind is excluded from the financial statements by section 10(2) (a) and (c) of the Charities Act 2011.

The figure described as land and buildings in note 12 represents Parish Halls which were introduced at a valuation in 2012. It also includes the cost of expenditure incurred since 2012 in extending St Peter's Parish Hall. The Parish Halls were revalued at 31 December 2023.

Investment property

Investment property is included in the balance sheet at its most recent valuation.

Stocks

Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits

The charity participates in the Pension Builder 2014 Scheme section of the Church Workers Pension Fund (CWPF) for lay staff. The Scheme is administered by the Church of England Pensions Board, which holds the assets of the scheme separately from those of the Employer and the other participating employers.

The Church Workers Pension Fund has a section known as the Defined Benefits Scheme, a deferred annuity section known as Pension Builder Classic and a cash balance section known as Pension Builder 2014.

Investments

Investments quoted on a recognised stock exchange or whose value derives from them (CIF's etc.) are valued at market value at the year end, using the bid price.

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1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Investments

Other investments are included in the balance sheet at their open market value.

2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

Donations
Gift aid
Legacies
Grants
Planned giving
Collections at services
Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:
Congerstone Listed Place of Worship grants
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council Grant
Cadeby Parish Council
Cadeby Listed Places of Worship
Energy grants
Cadeby Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council Grant
Cadeby Leicestershire Historic Churches Trust Grant
Congerstone National Lottery Community Fund
3.
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
Fête and other events
Cadeby - Wall appeal
4.
INVESTMENT INCOME
Rental income
Income from listed investments
Interest received

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5. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

Activity
Fees for weddings and
funerals
Fees for weddings and funerals
Church hall lettings
Church hall lettings
Other church activity
Other church activity
Benefice contribution
Benefice contribution
6.
RAISING FUNDS
Raising donations and legacies
Investment management costs
Raising funds
7.
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Staff costs
Church running expenses
Church repairs and maintenance
Professional fees
Finance costs
Parish share
Hall repairs and maintenance
Hall running costs
Mission giving and donations
Audit fees
Choir costs
Depreciation		 2023
£
11,528
29,123
775
2,100
43,526
2023
£
4,397
1,478
5,875

8. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2023 nor for the year ended 31 December 2022.

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8. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS - continued

Trustees' expenses

The reimbursement of trustees' expenses was as follows:

2023
2022
Number
Number
Travel
3
3
Stationery
2
1
Phone
1
1
Other
3
3		 2023
£
986
350
1,049
592
2,977		 2022
£
814
223
927
841
2,805

Also in the year there was £260 (2022: £520) paid to two(2022: three) trustees in respect of verger fees, of which there is £Nil (2022: £Nil) included in creditors.

Furthermore, an amount of £273 (2022: £583) was paid to a trustee is respect of lay reader fees and an amount of £680 (2022: £417) was paid to a trustee in respect of retired clergy fees.

9. STAFF COSTS

Wages and salaries
Other pension costs
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
Charitable activities
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
10.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
funds
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
55,900
Charitable activities
Fees for weddings and funerals
18,554
Church hall lettings
23,984
Other church activity
3,159
Benefice contribution
2,100
Other trading activities
26,597
Investment income
590
Total
130,884
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
1,703		 Wages and salaries
Other pension costs
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
Charitable activities
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
10.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
funds
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
55,900
Charitable activities
Fees for weddings and funerals
18,554
Church hall lettings
23,984
Other church activity
3,159
Benefice contribution
2,100
Other trading activities
26,597
Investment income
590
Total
130,884
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
1,703		 2023
£
65,846
2,844
68,690
2023
5
Restricted
funds
£
15,060
-
-
-
-
-
150,252
165,312
8,047		 2022
£
57,836
2,703
60,539
2022
5
Total
funds
£
70,960
18,554
23,984
3,159
2,100
26,597
150,842
296,196
9,750

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10.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES -
Charitable activities
Staff costs
Church running expenses
Church repairs and maintenance
Professional fees
Parish share
Hall repairs and maintenance
Hall running costs
Mission giving and donations
Audit fees
Choir costs
Depreciation
Total
Net gains/(losses) on investments
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
11.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Parish
Halls
£
COST OR VALUATION
At 1 January 2023
679,278
Revaluations
45,500
At 31 December 2023
724,778
DEPRECIATION
At 1 January 2023
96,528
Charge for year
8,250
At 31 December 2023
104,778
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 December 2023
620,000
At 31 December 2022
582,750		 10.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES -
Charitable activities
Staff costs
Church running expenses
Church repairs and maintenance
Professional fees
Parish share
Hall repairs and maintenance
Hall running costs
Mission giving and donations
Audit fees
Choir costs
Depreciation
Total
Net gains/(losses) on investments
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
11.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Parish
Halls
£
COST OR VALUATION
At 1 January 2023
679,278
Revaluations
45,500
At 31 December 2023
724,778
DEPRECIATION
At 1 January 2023
96,528
Charge for year
8,250
At 31 December 2023
104,778
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 December 2023
620,000
At 31 December 2022
582,750		 continued
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
£
£
6,872
53,667
38,437
6,326
2,768
25,110
-
4,317
17,800
46,000
2,445
-
8,136
-
2,943
-
-
10,080
490
-
8,553
919
90,147
154,466
(1,495)
(657,972)
39,242
(647,126)
798,378
9,651,926
837,620
9,004,800
Fixtures
and
Computer
fittings
equipment
£
£
23,220
1,189
-
-
23,220
1,189
16,293
859
1,040
110
17,333
969
5,887
220
6,927
330
Total
funds
£
60,539
44,763
27,878
4,317
63,800
2,445
8,136
2,943
10,080
490
9,472
244,613
(659,467)
(607,884)
10,450,304
9,842,420
Totals
£
703,687
45,500
749,187
113,680
9,400
123,080
626,107
590,007

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11. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS - continued

Cost or valuation at 31 December 2023 is represented by:

Fixtures
Parish and Computer
Halls fittings equipment Totals
£ £ £ £
Valuation in 2023 724,778 23,220 1,189 749,187

The Parish Halls have been incorporated within the financial statements at their 2023 valuation of £620,000. Parish Halls include £205,000 (2022: £195,000) in respect of land at valuation which is not subject to depreciation.

12. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS

MARKET VALUE
At 1 January 2023
Revaluations
At 31 December 2023
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 December 2023
At 31 December 2022		 Listed
investments
£
5,439,593
577,160
6,016,753
6,016,753
5,439,593

There were no investment assets outside the UK.

All listed investments are shares in CBF Investment Fund.

13. INVESTMENT PROPERTY

FAIR VALUE
At 1 January 2023
Revaluation
At 31 December 2023
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 December 2023
At 31 December 2022		 £
3,480,000
1,670,000
5,150,000
5,150,000
3,480,000

A valuation of the investment property was carried out on 31 December 2023 by Andrew Granger & Co LLP who are an independent professionally qualified valuer with recent experience in the location and class of the property. The trustees have reviewed this valuation in light of the property's present condition and use and after having taken further professional advice and considered changes in the open market are of the opinion that the fair value remains unchanged.

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13. INVESTMENT PROPERTY - continued

Fair value at 31 December 2023 is represented by:

Valuation in 2023
14.
STOCKS
2023
£
Finished goods
1,075
15.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2023
£
Other debtors
7,268
Prepayments and accrued income
3,716
10,984
16.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2023
£
Other creditors
37,073
17.
LEASING AGREEMENTS
Minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases fall due as follows:
2023
£
Within one year
1,848
Between one and five years
2,310
4,158
18.
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
2023
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
funds
funds
funds
£
£
£
Fixed assets
621,459
4,648
626,107
Investments
12,424
11,154,329
11,166,753
Current assets
236,292
88,267
324,559
Current liabilities
(6,183)
(30,890)
(37,073)
863,992
11,216,354
12,080,346		 £
5,150,000
2022
£
1,525
2022
£
7,141
17,039
24,180
2022
£
30,008
2022
£
1,848
4,158
6,006
2022
Total
funds
£
590,007
8,919,593
362,828
(30,008)
9,842,420

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19. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Property Fixed Asset Reserve
Sutton Cheney church fabric fund
Cadeby Fabric Fund
Choir fund
Market Bosworth Parish Hall
Congerstone Church Hall fund
Restricted funds
Congerstone Church Fabric fund
St Peter's fund
Market Bosworth capital reserve
Market Bosworth church fabric fund
Congerstone Heritage Lottery fund
Sponsor a Toy Bag
Sutton Cheney Tomb fund
Sutton Cheney bells fund
Handbells Fund (Market Bosworth)
Walter Rowland Award Fund
TOTAL FUNDS		 At 1.1.23
£
173,696
582,750
10,819
43,798
83
8,308
18,166
837,620
3,822
8,988,535
476
1,839
9,005
71
111
427
514
-
9,004,800
9,842,420		 Net
movement
in funds
£
2,705
37,250
776
(24,706)
-
(7,053)
17,400
26,372
118
2,212,317
-
(900)
-
-
-
19
-
-
2,211,554
2,237,926		 Transfers
between
funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
391
(476)
(939)
-
-
-
-
-
1,024
-
-		 At
31.12.23
£
176,401
620,000
11,595
19,092
83
1,255
35,566
863,992
3,940
11,201,243
-
-
9,005
71
111
446
514
1,024
11,216,354
12,080,346

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Property Fixed Asset Reserve
Sutton Cheney church fabric fund
Cadeby Fabric Fund
Market Bosworth Parish Hall
Congerstone Church Hall fund
Restricted funds
Congerstone Church Fabric fund
St Peter's fund
Market Bosworth church fabric fund
Sutton Cheney bells fund
TOTAL FUNDS		 Incoming
resources
£
62,644
-
776
4,542
23,813
23,106
114,881
644
155,200
32
19
155,895
270,776		 Resources
expended
£
(61,001)
(8,250)
-
(29,248)
(30,866)
(5,706)
(135,071)
(526)
(188,981)
(932)
-
(190,439)
(325,510)		 Gains and
losses
£
1,062
45,500
-
-
-
-
46,562
-
2,246,098
-
-
2,246,098
2,292,660		 Movement
in funds
£
2,705
37,250
776
(24,706)
(7,053)
17,400
26,372
118
2,212,317
(900)
19
2,211,554
2,237,926

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19. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparatives for movement in funds

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Property Fixed Asset Reserve
Sutton Cheney church fabric fund
Cadeby Fabric Fund
Choir fund
Market Bosworth Parish Hall
Congerstone Church Hall fund
Restricted funds
Congerstone bell ropes and ringers
Congerstone Church Fabric fund
St Peter's fund
Market Bosworth capital reserve
Market Bosworth church fabric fund
Congerstone Heritage Lottery fund
Sponsor a Toy Bag
Sutton Cheney Tomb fund
Sutton Cheney bells fund
Handbells Fund (Market Bosworth)
TOTAL FUNDS		 At 1.1.22
£
166,849
591,000
10,630
9,390
132
3,595
16,782
798,378
241
9,927
9,629,338
476
1,821
9,005
71
111
422
514
9,651,926
10,450,304		 Net
movement

in funds
£
6,845
(8,250)
189
34,408
(49)
4,715
1,384
39,242
(241)
(6,105)
(640,803)
-
18
-
-
-
5
-
(647,126)
(607,884)
At
31.12.22
£
173,694
582,750
10,819
43,798
83
8,310
18,166
837,620
-
3,822
8,988,535
476
1,839
9,005
71
111
427
514
9,004,800
9,842,420

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19. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Property Fixed Asset Reserve
Sutton Cheney church fabric fund
Cadeby Fabric Fund
Choir fund
Market Bosworth Parish Hall
Congerstone Church Hall fund
Restricted funds
Congerstone bell ropes and ringers
Congerstone Church Fabric fund
St Peter's fund
Market Bosworth church fabric fund
Sutton Cheney bells fund
TOTAL FUNDS		 Incoming
Resources
Gains and
Movement
resources
expended
losses
in funds
£
£
£
£
72,182
(63,842)
(1,495)
6,845
-
(8,250)
-
(8,250)
189
-
-
189
34,408
-
-
34,408
-
(49)
-
(49)
19,753
(15,038)
-
4,715
4,352
(2,968)
-
1,384
130,884
(90,147)
(1,495)
39,242
-
(241)
-
(241)
11,875
(17,980)
-
(6,105)
153,414
(136,245)
(657,972)
(640,803)
18
-
-
18
5
-
-
5
165,312
(154,466)
(657,972)
(647,126)
296,196
(244,613)
(659,467)
(607,884)

The Congerstone bell ropes and ringers fund represents funds donated for the upkeep of the church bell ropes and ringers.

The Congerstone church fabric fund represents funds donated for the repair and restoration of the church building.

The Congerstone heritage lottery fund represents initial grant money received towards the development phase of the building works and heritage activities at Congerstone.

The Congerstone church hall fund represents incomes and expenses which arise from and are designated towards the running of the Parish Hall in Congerstone.

St Peters fund represents assets left as a bequest under the will of Frank Roland Smith to St Peter's Parish Church Market Bosworth for the building and churchyard maintenance and up keep and its general ecclesiastical purposes.

The Market Bosworth capital reserve represents funds which have been donated for Market Bosworth DCC capital projects.

The Market Bosworth church fabric fund represents funds donated for the repair and restoration of the church building.

The Sponsor a toy bag fund represents donations received towards an initiative to fill toy bags for use in St Peter's Church.

The Property fixed asset reserve - The land and buildings comprise of three Parish Halls. Although these properties are unrestricted assets they cannot be realised without undermining the charity's work. The board of trustees therefore consider it appropriate to reflect the investment in properties by means of a designated fund.

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The Choir fund represents a legacy received which has been designated to the running of the church choir.

The Market Bosworth Parish Hall fund represents incomes and expenses which arise from and are designated towards the running of the St Peters Parish Hall in Market Bosworth.

The Sutton Cheney tomb fund represents money which has been received for the purpose of conserving the medieval alabaster tomb in the chancel at Sutton Cheney.

The Sutton Cheney church fabric fund represents donations which have been set aside for the repair and restoration of the church building.

The Sutton Cheney bells fund represents donations which have been set aside for the upkeep of the church bell ropes and ringers.

The Cadeby fabric fund represents money that has been set aside for church roof maintenance.

The Handbells Fund (Market Bosworth) represents donations which have been set aside for the purpose of supporting the playing of handbells.

The Fun Church Fund represents a donation which was given to support children's church activities.

The Walter Rowland Award Fund represents annual awards to choristers.

Transfers between funds

The terms of the St Peters Fund were widened in 2017 so that the money can be used by St Peter's Church Market Bosworth for the building and churchyard maintenance and upkeep and its general ecclesiastical purposes.

In 2017 it was decided that amounts from this fund could be transferred to cover expenditure incurred in the General Fund.

The trustees have agreed that the use of the St Peter's Fund to cover expenditure in the other funds will be assessed on a case by case basis.

20. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS

Market Bosworth PCC (PB 2014) participates in the Pension Builder Scheme section of CWPF for lay staff. CWPF is administered by the Church of England Pensions Board, which holds the CWPF assets separately from those of the Employer and other participating employers.

CWPF has two sections:

  1. the Defined Benefits Scheme

  2. the Pension Builder Scheme, which has two subsections;

a. a deferred annuity section known as Pension Builder Classic, and,

b. a cash balance section known as Pension Builder 2014.

Pension Builder Scheme

Both sections of the Pension Builder Scheme are classed as defined benefit schemes.

Pension Builder Classic provides a pension, accumulated from contributions paid and converted into a deferred annuity during employment based on terms set and reviewed by the Church of England Pensions Board from time to time. Discretionary increases may also be added, depending on investment returns and other factors.

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20. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS - continued

Pension Builder 2014 is a cash balance scheme that provides a lump sum which members use to provide benefits at retirement. Pension contributions are recorded in an account for each member. Discretionary bonuses may be added before retirement, depending on investment returns and other factors. The account, plus any bonuses declared is payable, unreduced, from age 65.

There is no sub-division of assets between employers in each section of the Pension Builder Scheme.

The scheme is considered to be a multi-employer scheme as described in Section 28 of FRS 102. This is because it is not possible to attribute the Pension Builder Scheme's assets and liabilities to specific employers and means that contributions are accounted for as if the Scheme were a defined contribution scheme. The pensions costs charged to the SoFA in the year are the contributions payable (2023: £2,844, 2022: £2,703).

A valuation of the Pension Builder Scheme is carried out once every three years. The most recent valuation was carried out as at 31 December 2019.

For the Pension Builder Classic section, the 2019 valuation revealed a deficit of £4.8m on the ongoing assumptions used. At the most recent annual review effective 1 January 2024, the Board chose to grant a discretionary bonus of 6.7% to both pensions not yet in payment and pensions in payment in respect of service prior to April 1997; and a bonus on pensions in payment in respect of post April 2006 service so that the pension increase was 5% (where usually it would be calculated based on inflation up to 2.5%). This followed improvements in the funding position over 2023. There is no requirement for deficit payments at the current time.

For the Pension Builder 2014 section, the 2019 valuation revealed a surplus of £5.5m on the ongoing assumptions used. There is no requirement for deficit payments at the current time.

The next valuation is due as at 31 December 2022. Calculations for this are currently under way.

The legal structure of the scheme is such that if another employer fails, Market Bosworth PCC could become responsible for paying a share of the failed employer's pension liabilities.

21. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 December 2023.

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MARKET BOSWORTH PCC

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations
Gift aid
Legacies
Grants
Planned giving
Collections at services
Other trading activities
Fête and other events
Cadeby - Wall appeal
Investment income
Rental income
Income from listed investments
Interest received
Charitable activities
Fees for weddings and funerals
Church hall lettings
Other church activity
Benefice contribution
Total incoming resources
EXPENDITURE
Raising donations and legacies
Investment management costs
Raising funds
Charitable activities
Wages
Pensions
Church running expenses
Church repairs and maintenance
Professional fees
Carried forward		 2023
£
15,420
6,960
1,020
13,175
19,427
5,797
61,799
11,953
-
11,953
46,051
104,743
2,704
153,498
11,528
29,123
775
2,100
43,526
270,776
4,397
1,478
5,875
65,846
2,844
43,218
50,513
34,178
196,599		 2022
£
10,341
8,622
5,000
21,792
19,908
5,297
70,960
10,837
15,760
26,597
46,051
104,167
624
150,842
18,554
23,984
3,159
2,100
47,797
296,196
4,397
5,353
9,750
57,836
2,703
44,763
13,550
4,317
123,169

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MARKET BOSWORTH PCC

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Charitable activities
Brought forward
Parish share
Hall repairs and maintenance
Hall running costs
Mission giving and donations
Audit fees
Congerstone tower repairs
Choir costs
Bank charges
Depreciation of freehold property
Fixtures and fittings
Total resources expended
Net (expenditure)/income		 2023
£
196,599
69,800
19,624
9,288
2,338
12,060
-
440
86
6,800
2,600
319,635
325,510
(54,734)		 2022
£
123,169
63,800
2,445
8,136
2,943
10,080
14,328
490
-
8,250
1,222
234,863
244,613
51,583

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