PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN ELLAND
ANNUAL REPORT
and
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Incumbent:
The Revd Canon David Burrows
The Rectory
Charles Streel
Elland
HX5 OJF
Bank:
Barclays Bank PIC
39147 Commercial Street
Halifax
HX1 1BG
Independènt Examlner:
Craig Stratford MAAT FCA
Simpson Wood Limited
Bank Chambers
Market Street
Huddersfield
HD12EW

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARYTHE VIRGIN ELLAND
INDEX
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Contents
Page
Annual Report
Statement of Responsibililies of Ihe Par￿hla1 Church Council
Independent Examinerfs Reporl
Stalemenl of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Noles to the Financial Slalements
7-11

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARYTHE VIRGIN ELLAND
ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The Parochial Church Council
Th8 policy and decision-making body of the Parish, and therefore of the Charily. Members are Trustees.
with responsibilities for a Registered Charity, as defined by Statutory and Ecclesiastical Law. The prime
objectlve of the Council is to co-operale with the Incumbenl to promote the whole mission of the Church.
and to provide religious facililies of the Church of England. as the Established Church, within the Parish
of St Mary's Elland, for the public benefit. In making decisions Trustees have had due regard to the
public benefit guidance when exercising any powers or dutie5 to whlch Ihe guidance is relevant.
Members of Ihe PCC
Elected Members.. Susan Blunstone, Jackie Heap, Joyce Haigh (PCC Lay ViGe -Chairman), Tony
Murphy, Elaine Safiah, Brenda Simpson, Eleanor Simpson, Judith Uttley {Hon. Secretary). Peter Uttley
(Hon. Treasurer)
No Churchwardens were elecled at the 2024 Annual Vestry Meeting.
Reader with Permission to Officiate & Deanery Synod Representative." Lynn Lord
Co-opled: Fr Philip Chadwick (Honorary Assistant Pri8St).
InGufftbent.. Canon David Burrows (Stipendiary Priest, Rector of Elland, Chairman of the Council)
Full Meetlngs held on 23 March. 27 April. 7, July. 28 September and 141h D8C8mber 2024.
ststuto
Res
onsibilities
Safeguarding & Child Protection Issues are reviewed annually, together with the with adoption of
National and Diocesan Policies. Heallh and Safety Polici8s are impl8mented and observed. together
with requiremen(s under Accessibility legislalion.
Safe
uardin
The Ca￿ and protection of children. young people and vulnerable adults involved in Church activitses
is the responsibility of the ￿ole Church. Everyone who participates in the lrfe of the Church has a role
to play in promoling a Safer Church for all.
Priorltles
Th8 PCC are guided by the following Pastoral and Missional Priorities-
Teaching the Faith
Pastoral support and encouragem8nt for on8 another
A Culture of Invitation
Fabric and Finan
During 2024 V￿ saw a similar figure to 2023 in collection monies. We did however continue to enjoy
social activities which as in previous years raised around £3.500. Given our financial situation it was
decided by the Church Council members at the November 2024 meeting, that we could only afford lo
pay £11,000 as part of our Parish Share out of £26,000 requested. However, at Ihe end of the year it
was found that we had sufficient in the Current Account to pay £12,000 rather than £11,000. Resenies
of funds have now diminished considerably over the past few years as building works have been
undertaken to maintain services.

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN ELLAND
ANNUAL REPORT (CONTINUED}
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Our five-year Quinquennial Inspedion. carried out in the summer of 2023, identified some works that
need to be undertaken In 2024. The Vestry roof ridge tiles were re-cemented in place along with some
works in the porch. Dampness continues in the East Vestry wall and has proved difficult to find the
cause until recently. Our roofing builder did find that the Vestry gully drain into the hopper at the East
end of the Vestry was poorly fitted by our previous contraclor (now in liquidation). As part of hls work.
he renewed the fitting as il should have been. Hopefulty this should allow thé V8siry wall lo dry oul
during 2024 prior lo r8plastering and painting. In addition, a small amount of r¢)oflwall works were
completed above the Community Room kitchen and above the candle sland in Ihe norlh aisle. Annual
checks on the fire extinguishers, tower clock, rool alarm system, and heating system were also carried
out. Moore Cleaning Company was brought in three times during 2024 to carry out a full clean of the
Church building.
Regular weekly checks were made on the fabric of the bullding throughout Ihe year and health and
safety matters also considered.
Thank You
This Report acknowledges also the profound thanks of Ihe Church Council for the generosity of so
many. in time, talents and financial giving, and to all who have endeavoured to keep our Church life
going forward.
Signed ....
11 Mar¢h 2025

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN ELLAND
Statement of Responsibilities of the Parochlal Church Council
Law applicable lo charilias in England and Wales requlres the Parochial Church Council {PCC) lo prèpare
financial slalemenls for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the charity's financial activities during
the year and of its financial posilion al Ihe end of the y8ar. In preparing financial statements giving a true and fair
view, the PCC Should follow best praclice and:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently:
make judgements and estimales that are reasonable and prudenl;
stale whether applicable accounting standards and slaternenls of recommended practice have been followed.
subject lo any depariures disclosed and explained in the fi'nanciol statements,. and
prepare the financlal stalemènls on the going crmcern basis unless it is inappropriate lo presume that the
charily will continue in operation.
The PCC are responsible for keeping proper accotsnling records which dlsclose. with reasonable accuracy ihe
financial position of the charity and which enable them lo both ascertain the financial position of the charity and
which enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. They arè also
responsSble for safeguarding Ihe assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention
and delectlon of fraud and other irregularities.

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARYTHE VIRGIN ELLAND
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE PCC OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN ELLAND
I report on the financial slalemenls ol the PCC for the year ended 31 December 2024, which are set out on pa
51011.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and Independent examiner
The Church's trustees are responsible for the preparalion of Ihe financial slalements. The Church's truslees
consider Ihat an audit is nol required lor Ihis yeai under seclion 144{2) of the Charities Acl 2011 (the Act 2011)
and Ihat an independent examination is required.
11 is my responsibility lo..
Examine thè financial slalemenls undèr Séction 145 of the 2011 Act.,
To follow Ihe procedures laid down in Ihe General Direclions given by the Charity C¢)mmissioners (under
section 145(bl of the 2011 A¢ll and
To slate whether particular matters have come lo my attention
Basls ol Indepond•nt examlner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commlsslon. An
axaminalion includes a r8view of the accounting records k8Pt by the Charity, and a ￿mpariSOn of the financlal
stalemenls presented with those records. 11 also includ&9 consideration Of any unusual items or disclosures In
the financial statements. and se8king 8xplanations from you as Irust88s concerning any such matters. The
proc8dur8s undertaken do not provld8 all the evldence that would be requir8d In an avdlt, and consequently no
opinion is giv&n as to wheth8r lh8 financial statements present a 'lrue and falr v18w' and Ihe report Is Ilmi18d to
those matters sat out in the statement below.
Independent examlner's statement
In connection with my examination. no matter has come to my altenlion:
<1)
which gives me reasonable cause to believe thal In any malerfal respect the requlremenls..
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 01 the 2011 Act- and
to prapare financial statements which accord wilh Ihe accounting records and compty wllh the
accounling requir8ments of the 2011 Acl have not bean met.. or
(2)
to which. in my opinion. attèntion should be drawn in order to enablé a proper understanding of the
financial sla
ements to be reached.
Craig Stralford MAAT FCA
Simpson Wood Limlted
Chartered Accounlants
Bank Chambers
Market Slreet
Huddersfield
HD1 2EW
11 March 2025

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN ELLAND
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Note
Unrestrlcted
Funds
Restrlcted
Funds
TOTAL
FUNDS
2024
TOTAL
FUNDS
2023
Voluntary income (dire
ivin
2{a)
25,306
1.350
26.656
32.479
Other voluntary income
Gross Income from
evenl$ and Activities
21b)
21¢
7.660
7,660
9,418
Oiher ordlnary income
2{d)
30
30
Incomg from investmént
TOTAL INCOMING
RESOVRCES
2{è>
192
192
263
32,996
1,542
34.538
42.190
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Grants
31a)
175
2.678
2,853
3.698
Support costs
31b)
Oir•¢tly rélating lo the
work of th8 churth
Fund-raising and publicity
3{c)
34,964
34.964
53.835
31dl
440
440
470
Church managernenl and
adminislralion
TOTAL RESOURCES
EXPENDED
Transfers belween fvnds
31è)
2,498
2.498
2.290
38,077
2,678
40,755
60,293
NET INCOMINGI
IOUTGOING)
RESOURCES
15,081)
11,136)
16.217)
118.1031
GAINS & {LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS
Realiséd
Unrealised
TOTAL
NET MOVEMENT IN
FUNDS
BALANCES BROUGHT
FORWARD AT I JAN
2024
15.0811
11.136)
(6,217)
118,1031
15,211
5,205
20.416
38,519
BALANCES CARRIÉD
FORWARD AT 31 DEC
2024
10,130
4.069
14.199
20,416

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN ELLAND
BALANCE SHEET AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
2024
2023
Note
FIXED ASSETS
Investments
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank and in hand
14.697
20,914
CURRENT LIA81LITIES:
amounts falllng due wlthln one year
Accrued expenses
498
498
NET CURRENT ASSETS
14.199
20,416
£14,199
£20,416
FUNDS
Unreslricled
Restricted
10.130
4.069
15,211
5,205
£14,199
£20,416
Approved by the Parochlal Church Council on 11 March 2025 and signed on ils behalf by:"
Revd Canon D 8urrows
Redor
Mrs J Haigh
Lay Vlce Chaimian
The notes on pages 7 10 11 form part of these accounts.

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN ELLAND
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Notè
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The PCC is a public benelil within the meaning of FRS102.
The financial slalements have been prepared under Ihe Charitie5 Act 2011 and in accordance with Ihe
Church Accounting Regulations 2006 together with applicable accounting standards and the Charities
SORP.
The financial slatemenls have been p￿pared under the historical cosl conv8ntion excepl for the valuation
of inveslmenl assets, which are Shown al market value.
FUNDS
Gen8ral fur)ds represent Ihe lunds of the PCC that ar8 not subject to 8ny restrictions regarding their use
and are available for application on the general purposes of the PCC. Funds d8signaled for a particular
purpose by the PCC are also unrestiicled.
The accwnls include all Iransaclions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. Th8y
do not includ8 Ihe accounls of church groups that owe their main affiliation lo another body or those Ihat
ar8 informal galherlngs of church members.
INCOMING RESOURCES
Voluntary Incom• and ¢apltal sources
Collections are recognised when received by or on behav of the PCC.
Planned giving receivable under Gift Aid is recognised only when received.
Income lax recoverable on Gift Aid donation5 is recognised when received.
Grants and legacies lo the PCC are accounled for as soon as Ihe PCC is notified of ts legal enlitlement.
the amounl due is quantifiable and ils ultimale receipl by the PCC is reasonably certain.
Funds raised by social events and from the sales of books and magazines are accounted for gross.
other Income
Rental income Irom the lelting of church premises is recognised when the rental is received.
Income from investments
Divld8nds and Interesl are accounted lor when received.
Galns and losses on Invostménts
Realised gains or losses are recognised when investments are sold.
Unrealised gains or losses are a¢counled for on revaluation of investments at 31 December.
RESOURCES USED
Grants
Grants and donalions are accounted for when paid over. or when awarded. ifthal award creales a binding
obligalion on th8 PCC.

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN ELLAND
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Not
ACCOUNTING POLICIES continued
Activities directly relating lo the work of the Church
The Common Fund payment15 accounled for vthon pad. Al th? year end, an amount remains outstandlng
on Ihe Parish Share.. Ihis has not been provided for as there 15 no legal obligation to pay it.
FIXED ASSETS
Investments
Invaslmenls arè valued at markèt value at 31 December.
CURRENT ASSETS
Amounts owing to Ihe PCC al 31 DeGember in respect of fees. rents or olher income are shown as debtors
18ss provision for amounts thal may prove uncolleclable.
Short-lerm deposiis include cash held on deposit at Ihe bank.

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN ELLAND
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
INCOMING RESOURCES
Uniestrlcted
Funds
Restrlcted
Funds
TOTAL
FUNDS
2024
TOTAL
FUNDS
2023
Note
Volunla
income
Planned
ivin
Gift Aid
dire¢l
ivin
19,630
19.630
20.891
Incomè tax recoverable on gift aid
5.368
5.368
5.667
Other
Ivin
Collections at all services
428
428
362
Sund donations
308
922
1.230
5.559
DCMS Stheme VAT Refund
TOTAL
25.306
1.350
26.656
32.479
Other volunla
Granlg
t)onalions. a
eals. etc
TOTAL
21c}
Gross income from frvenls and
activities
Fetes. Bazaars, other fund ralsl
events
6.472
6.472
7.090
Ma
azines
403
403
411
Fees
785
785
1.917
TOTAL
7,660
7,660
9,418
Other ordina
in¢omè
Insurance claims
Church Lettin
30
30
30
TOTAL
30
30
30
Incom& from invastsnenl
Dividends and inleresl including any
feclaimable tax
192
192
TOTAL
192
192
268
TOTAL INCOMING
RESOURCES
32,996
1,542
34,538
42.190

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN ELLAND
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Unreslriclfrd
Funds
Restricted
Funds
TOTAL
FUNDS
2024
TOTAL
FUNDS
2023
Not•
Granis
Missiona and charilable
ivin
Relief and developtnenl agencies
Home missions and other Church
societies
175
1,928
2.103
2.898
Secular charities
50
Da
School
750
750
750
TOTAL
175
2,678
2,853
3,698
ort costs
Sunda
school leaders trainln
TOTAL
Education
3(c)
Dlredty relallng lo Ihé work ol
the Church
Ministry.. Common Fund
Clergy ewenses
Church Nnnin9 expenses
Church mainlenan¢e
11.000
2,032
2,032
13.939
13.437
Expenditure on magazin8 and bookslall
Major repairslreplacamenls linstallalionsl
or
an resloralion
414
414
3.251
7,019
Sund
80
80
55
Salariès
480
480
of Services
TOTAL
34,964
34,964
S3,835
Fund-raisin
and blici
Costs of Feles, bazaars, other (und rassing
events
440
440
470
TOTAL
440
470
3181
Church managemanl and
adminislralion
Printin
and slalione
elc
2,000
1,792
Audil and accountanc
fees
498
498
498
TOTAL
2,498
2,498
2,260
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
38,077
2,678
40.755
60.293
10

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN ELLAND
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Nolo
STAFF COSTS - SALARIES
During the period Ihe PCC had an Organlsl who Is self-8mploy8d.
FIXED ASSETS
Investments as Ilsted
Nominal
Value
Market Value
31.12.24
Market Value
31.12.23
Restricted
C.B.F. Deposit Fund
C.B.F. Deposit Fund
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND
Unrestrlcted
Funds
Roslrlcted
Funds
TOTAL
2024
TOTAL
2023
Fixed Assets
CuTTenl Assets
Current liabiliiies
10.628
(498)
4.069
14,697
{498)
20.916
(498)
£10.130
£4.069
£14.199
£20,416
Restricted Funds were held in respecl of the Legacies and Building Funds.