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2022-12-31-accounts

ECCLESHALL PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL

Registered Charity Number 1153305

HOLY TRINITY ECCLESHALL & ST. CHAD’S SLINDON

Trustees’ Annual Report and

Financial Statements

for

The Ecclesias�cal Parish of Eccleshall

Holy Trinity & St. Chad’s for the

Year ended 31[st ] December 2022

March 2023

Administrative Information

Holy Trinity Church is situated in Church Street, Eccleshall, whilst St Chad’s Church is located on the Newcastle Road in the settlement of Slindon. Eccleshall Ecclesiastical Parish is part of the Diocese of Lichfield within the Church of England. The correspondence address is The Vicarage, Church Street, Eccleshall, Staffordshire, ST21 6BY. The Registered Charity Number is 1153305.

PCC members who served during 2022 were:

Ex Officio Members:

Clergy Reverend Alison Thomas ( Part-time Interim Vicar, Appointed 1[st] September 2022) Reverend Stephen Habgood (PTO Licensed to Lichfield Diocese) Churchwardens Kate Griffiths Allan Dale Jonathan Jones John Treanor (Lay Co-Chair of PCC) Diocesan Synod Member Jonathan Jones Deanery Synod Members Jonathan Jones (Deanery Lay Chair) David Beswick (Lay Co-Chair of PCC, Died 22[nd] November 2022) Lorna Sant / Clare Lockett Hazel Bradshaw Kate Griffiths

PCC Members:

Olivia Baines (Resigned 1[st] February 2022) Mary Leather (Resigned 1[st] Nov 2022) Hazel Bradshaw John Leather (St Chad’s Treasurer) John Bradshaw Sue Marsh (Appointed 7[th] April 2022) Izzy Edge (Appointed 7[th] April 2022) David Milner Tim Griffin (Appointed 7[th] April 2022) Judith Norton Anita Guest (Appointed 7[th] April 2022, Chris Reynolds Resigned 16[th] Sept. 2022) Nancy Reynolds Clive Jones (Appointed 7[th] April 2022) Jenny Turnock (Appointed 7[th] April 2022) Lucinda Jones (Appointed 7[th] April 2022 Keith Winstanley Resigned 11[th] October 2022)

PCC Secretary (Not elected to the PCC) Licensed Lay Reader (Not elected to the PCC)

Emily Howard

Geoff Dingle (Retired 31[st] August 2022)

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Trustees' Annual Report and Accounts CHURCH OF ENGLAND PARISH OF ECCLESHALL, DIOCESE OF LICHFIELD Registered Charity Number 1153305 Holy Trinity Church, Eccleshall with St Chad’s Church, Slindon 2022 Report and Accounts for the Eccleshall Parochial Church Council

SECTION I – TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT 2022

1. Aim and Purposes

Eccleshall Parochial Church Council (PCC) has the responsibility of cooperating with the interim incumbent, the Reverend Alison Thomas, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social, and ecumenical. The PCC is also specifically responsible for the maintenance of two churches, the parish church, The Church of the Holy Trinity, The Church of St Chad, Slindon (a chapel of ease), and a Parish Room.

2. Public Benefit

The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship in the two churches and to become part of the parish community and the pastoral care of the people of Eccleshall Parish. The churches’ acts of worship reflect Christian faith through Fellowship, Prayer, Scripture, and the Sacraments.

All that has been done and planned during 2022 has been consistent with the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit and in particular the supplementary guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. In summary we strive to enable people to live out their faith as part of our parish community through:

To promote this work the maintenance of the fabric of the two churches is vital, as is the care and maintenance of the Parish Room (situated next to Holy Trinity Church), a facility to serve all members of the parish.

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3. Structure, Governance and Management

The PCC is a corporate body established by the Church of England and operates under the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure and the Church Representation Rules (CRR). It is a Registered Charity. The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the CRR. Membership of the PCC and the PCC members in 2022 are detailed on Page 1 of the report. The membership includes nineteen members elected by those members of the congregation who are on the Church Electoral Roll of the Eccleshall Parish (three of whom being members of the St Chad’s congregation). All members of the congregation are encouraged to register on the Church Electoral Roll and are welcome to stand for election to the PCC.

The PCC is responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance to the ecclesiastical parish, including deciding on how the funds of the PCC are to be spent. The PCC met seven times during the year. Given its wide responsibilities the PCC has several committees, each dealing with a particular aspect of parish life: St Chad’s congregation; Mission and Pastoral Care; Parish Room; Finance and Fabric; Trinity magazine. These committees are all responsible to the PCC and report back to it regularly with minutes of their recommendations being received by the full PCC and discussed as necessary.

4. Activities and Achievements - Holy Trinity Church Eccleshall

2022 proved to be a very busy and eventful year and we were pleased to celebrate a wide variety of services and church and community events despite being in Interregnum since July 2021. 84 attended Holy Communion on Easter Day and a total of 337 joined us for services on Christmas Eve and Christmas morning. We celebrated 9 baptisms and 8 weddings.25 funerals were held either in church or at the Crematorium. The church remained open to visitors daily, throughout the year.

Early in January we welcomed our Archdeacon, the Venerable Dr Megan Smith, to lead a joint service of Holy Communion. We marked the Accession of Queen Elizabeth II in 1952 on 6[th] February during the morning service, led by the Revd. Stephen Habgood. A Christingle Service was led by the Revd. James Graham and the collection taken in aid of the Children’s Society. Pupils in Y3 at Bishop Lonsdale Academy finally managed their Christmas Service for parents. This had been postponed because of Covid 19 restrictions just before Christmas. All pupils and staff came again soon afterwards for their Ash Wednesday service, led by Revd Stephen Habgood.

March brought a ‘Planning for the Future Vision Day’. The morning session was led by the Revd Charles Ruxton, Diocesan Spiritual Advisor. The afternoon session was a ‘Tea and Cake Drop-in’ for families, led by Laura Edwards, the Parish Evangelistic Enabler. This was consolidated later in the month by Archdeacon Megan leading a special Holy Communion

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Service. Following the invasion of Ukraine we highlighted the fact the church is open daily for private prayer from 10.00am-5.00pm every day. In addition, we opened from 6.00pm to 7.30pm on Sunday 6th March for private prayer and reflection in support of the people of Ukraine and all those suffering the effects of war. The Service for Mothering Sunday with Holy Baptism was preceded on the Saturday by a ‘Family Fun’ event with craft and musical activities.

In April, the Rt Revd. Matthew Parker, Bishop of Stafford, led the service on Passion Sunday. Bishop Lonsdale Academy came for their Easter Celebration with Parents. The usual Palm Sunday procession from the crossroads took place, followed by the Passion Narrative in church. The Good Friday devotional service in HT was followed by the usual Churches Together Act of Witness at the crossroads. We were pleased to welcome a good number for the Easter Day service. Two special Memorial Services were held in May. These were for loved ones who died during the pandemic when funeral services were very restricted.

Thanks to all involved in the Churches Together Community Service to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on 5[th] June. Special thanks to Revd. Stephen for compiling the Service and delivering such an interesting and amusing Sermon. Thanks also to the Flower Guild for the beautiful floral displays and all who helped to decorate the church. It really did look splendid! As ever, our team of Bellringers supported the many events over the Jubilee Weekend, including special ringing for the lighting of the Jubilee beacon. We were pleased that the flagpole had been repaired just in time to allow us to fly the Union Flag. Later in June, Martin Jones organised a Music Festival in Holy Trinity involving pupils from Mucklestone, Woodseaves and Bishop Lonsdale. Eccleshall Festival soon followed with refreshments in the Parish Room and a Community Concert in church featuring The Community Band, the Broughton Choir, Bishop Lonsdale Academy Choir and Dance Group and many others.Holy Trinity next hosted Eccleshall Community Band’s “Rusty Musicians” open afternoon and was pleased also to provide the venue for the Archdeacon’s Visitation.

In July we welcomd to Bishop Matthew again to lead a Communion Service. This month also marked the establishment of a promising relationship with ‘Stafford Sinfonia’, an orchestra of largely amateur musicians with some professional support. Their first concert here attracted a good audience and was deemed so successful that they promised to return. The Bishop Lonsdale Academy End of Year Service took place. As usual, Holy Trinity presented each Y6 leaver with a copy of the ‘ Lets Move’ booklet, a guide to moving to secondary education. A special service for the licensing by the Bishop of Stafford of the Reverend Alison Thomas as Interim Minister took place at the beginning of September. This position was initially for a six -month period. We were delighted to welcome Alison to the Parish. Just a week later the death of the Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was announced. The church remained open until late that evening, allowing members of the community to visit for private prayer and reflection. A book of condolence was opened. At midday, the following day Holy Trinity bells

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were rung fully muffled with just the ‘tenor’ bell open at backstroke to create a ‘tolling’ effect. The bells were rung open for the proclamation of King Charles but were rung ‘half-muffled’ thereafter, up to and including the day of the funeral. On the Sunday before the State Funeral a well-attended Service of Commemoration was held in Holy Trinity led by Revd. Alison.

At the beginning of October, we celebrated Harvest Festival. Bishop Lonsdale Academy pupils held their service in church soon afterwards. The Annual All Souls’ Service took place at the end of the month, remembering especially all those who had died over the past year. We were delighted with the response to Community Service followed by the Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial. Donations at the service were to SAFFA and the Royal British Legion. Stafford Sinfonia returned, as promised, for a second concert with the theme “Czech Mates” and drew a good audience. November ended on a splendid note with the Christmas Tree Festival being a great success and well supported by the local community. There were 53 trees on display and huge numbers of locals and visitors came to enjoy the ‘Magic of Christmas’. They were entertained by performances from local choirs, schools, and music groups. The catering team provided refreshments throughout, quite a marathon. We were supported by Trinity Men’s Fellowship who provided Stewards and ran their successful Tombolo stall once more. The Grand Christmas Raffle, which runs alongside the Tree Festival, was also very well supported. The whole Tree Festival weekend was not only successful in community outreach but also raised substantial funds for the church. We also thank Vicar Alison, who manned her own wonderful home-made crafts and preserves stall, which was extremely popular. The Festival ended with Reverend Alison leading a special Christmas Song and Story Time, after which visitors went out to see the switching on of the lights on the main Christmas Tree by the Lych gate.

December began with beautiful, candle-lit Celtic Evening Prayer for Advent and another ‘Family Fun’ event, a “Christmas Cracker”, sharing the anticipation of Christmas through craft, story, and music. The funeral of our Church Warden Emeritus, David Beswick, took place on the 12[th] . David was a man of strong faith and extraordinary dedication and commitment, not just to Holy Trinity but to the Diocese and wider community too. Earlier in the year we had been sadden by the death of David Brass, who had been a Churchwarden at Holy Trinity for many years. Key Stage Two pupils from Bishop Lonsdale presented their Christmas Service for parents, as did Walton Hall Academy the following day. The Churches Together Service of Nine Lessons and Carols proved as popular as ever, donations being sent to UNICEF. The Parish Council Event ‘Carols Around the Tree’ concluded in Holy Trinity with accompaniment by the Stafford Brass Band. The ever-popular ‘Crib Service’ was very well attended. We celebrated Midnight Mass and Christmas Communion in a beautifully decorated church, thanks to members of Holy Trinity Flower Guild, who has supported us with arrangements for many of the services and events.

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During the year pupils from Bishop Lonsdale Academy also came for educational visits, such as a talk to Y2 about the life of Bishop Lonsdale and Y4 taking part in a Wednesday Holy Communion service. This proved so successful that it was decided to bring other year groups for the experience too. We maintained regular contact with school staff, planning dates for the year ahead. Classes continued to provide the lovely pillar posters for the Christmas and Easter seasons. Following the Revd. Alison’s appointment, she began to lead school worship on a weekly basis and further develop the pastoral links. Revd. Alison also established strong links with Beavers and Cubs. The Beavers provided resources for Harvest, which were subsequently donated to the House of Bread in Stafford. The children also produced some delightful decorative plates for Remembrance Sunday, which looked splendid.

The fortnightly Coffee and Fellowship mornings in the Parish Room continued. Those attending enjoy a drink and a natter with friends and the opportunity, once a month, to join the Wednesday Holy Communion service in church. Home Communions continued for those who are housebound. The Prayer List is regularly updated and circulated within our Prayer Group. Weekly information sheets are sent via email to the regular congregation and others requesting them. Content includes the Collect, Readings, and Intercessions for the Sunday service as well as dates of events and items of news.

As part of our Mission and Outreach we continued to collect and deliver donations of food and toiletries to Sanctus St Marks, the Charity in Stoke -on -Trent assisting refugees and asylum seekers. The closure of St Mark’s Church building for urgent repairs meant the transfer of the collection point to the food bank at the nearby YMCA. We are seeking further information regarding the project’s future.

Regarding the building, the Finance and Fabric Committee has continued to work on the main West End Re-ordering Project which includes the addition of toilet and kitchen facilities and secured the go-ahead for the paving of the Bishop’s Path, our main area for the burial of Cremated Remains.

One of the few positives from the Covid experience was the development of technology to extend our opportunities to engage with people in our local community and across the wider world, via the internet. We now have high quality Wi-Fi in Holy Trinity, giving us the ability to ‘Zoom’ services, meetings, and any other functions we are hosting. We have been able to share funerals with relatives in New Zealand, USA, Canada, and Scotland. Most of our Sunday services are available through Zoom and we have regulars who connect every week. Currently we rely on two keen parishioners who volunteer to make this possible and we aim to encourage more volunteers to help us grow this provision in the future. Currently we use individual devices to make the sharing work; ideally in the future we will have installed cameras to enhance our provision.

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We also plan to add additional monitors to increase the visibility in church so that anyone sitting in the North Aisle or choir stalls will also be able to view what is happening in the service. The PCC has been very positive in supporting these developments.

We are most grateful for the support we have received from our clergy, both regular and visiting. We also thank our ‘retired’ readers Geoff Dingle and Barbara Dodd. We again look forward to the appointment of a new Vicar, with anticipation!

5. Activities and Achievements - St Chad’s Church, Slindon

We started the year still being cautious with covid but being in interregnum continued the pattern of 3 services each month (two Holy Communion led by Revd Stephen Habgood and one matins or morning prayer led by Geoff Dingle).

We continued with our “special” services such as Candlemas at the end of January, Palm Evening Service and Maundy Evening Service. One special occasion was a visit by Bishop Matthew on Passion Sunday. And another “special” was our Rogation Service in May, this time outside beside a lake as guests of Claire and David Lockett at Brockton Farm, with numerous non-human spectators. The collection went to Medic Malawi.

The “normal” pattern of services was resumed in September with the very welcome appointment of Revd Alison Thomas as our Interim Vicar. Revd Stephen Habgood, who has done such a sterling job during the interregnum, continued to take alternate services, but at this point Geoff Dingle finally retired as lay reader. We all thanked him most sincerely for his efforts and friendship over recent years.

It has been very much a busy family year at St Chad’s, with one baptism, two weddings of daughters raised near St Chad’s and sadly two funerals. One of these was Dr Jane Benton who played the organ at St Chad’s for some 50 years and served on the PCC.

In October, the popular St Chad’s Cake and Produce Stall was held in the High Street outside the Crown Surgery and sold out in less than 3 hours, raising funds for St Chad’s. At Easter and Harvest special collections were made, the proceeds going to Katherine House and 1[st] Responders. Carols Round the Village were resumed in full this year, visiting houses, which was just as well as the temperature was -6 degrees C. £225 was raised, to be shared equally between St Chad’s and Sanctus.

In June we had St Chad’s Quinquennial Inspection, and we were pleased to hear that whilst some work is required there are no major problems.

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6. Ecumenical Activities

Holy Trinity and St Chad’s are members of Eccleshall Churches Together, which also includes the Eccleshall Methodist and Catholic churches.

Inter-Church activities have resumed in 2022 and included a World Day of Prayer, and a short service of Witness at the cross-roads on Good Friday with representatives of all three denominations. Joint activities during the year have also included charity fundraising during Christian Aid Week, a Nativity display in the window of the Community Library during Advent and a joint service of Nine Lessons and Carols was held at Holy Trinity with proceeds going to UNICEF, and with readers representing all four churches. We were pleased to welcome the new Methodist minister Revd David Bintliff at this well-attended service.

Holy Trinity also organised a Service of Commemoration for the local community following the death of Her Majesty the Queen. The service was attended by 162 people, including parish council members and representatives of community groups, plus members of all the local churches. The Gospel reading was read by the Catholic priest for Eccleshall and Stone, Father Gerry Doyle.

Other activities included cards of services for Easter and Christmas, and decoration of the library window at these times. There was no stand at Eccleshall Show this year.

7. Safeguarding & Reporting Serious Incidents

The Trustees believe that they have fulfilled their duty under Section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 (duty to have due regard to House of Bishops’ guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults). A serious incident is an adverse event, whether actual or alleged, which results in or risks significant harm to the charity’s beneficiaries, employees, office holders, volunteers or to others who come into contact with the charity through its works, loss of the charity’s money or assets, damage to the charity’s property, or harm to the charity’s work or reputation. Health and Safety, and Safeguarding are reviewed as an agenda item at each PCC meeting. The Trustees are not aware of any serious incidents in the last year.

8. Risk Management

The Church Wardens carry out regular Health and Safety Reviews and regularly inspect premises for potential hazards. The Trustees have safeguarding policies in place for child protection and for work with vulnerable adults, including rigorous DBS checking of staff and volunteers. Parish insurances are reviewed annually to ensure adequate cover. An informal review of any new risks which may impact the work of the Church in the Parish is ongoing.

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9. Financial Review

The PCC continued to manage the church finances against a background of falling church income and rising costs following the pandemic restrictions and compounded during 2022 by further economic uncertainty and rising inflation. The overall impact has been reflected in lower levels of attendance at routine services, weddings, and funerals as well as fundraising and other community events during the year. The continuing shortfall on the General Fund of Holy Trinity has been offset primarily by transfers of Investment Income from the Parish Trust Funds. A full Financial Review and details of the Accounts are included in Section II of the Trustees’ Report.

10. Reserves Policy

The Reserves and Investment Policy has been established consistent with the charitable purposes of the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Eccleshall (Registered Charity Number 1153305) and the terms of the Trust Deeds of the Parish Endowment Trust Funds. The primary objective is to secure the long-term future of the Christian churches in Eccleshall Parish (Holy Trinity and St Chads) with particular emphasis on mission and educational development within the parish. The application of the policy will be reflected in the responsible stewardship of the original capital within the funds and the application of the income to specific projects consistent with the terms of the relevant Trust deeds.

The short-term funding of the regular expenditure of the churches will be met primarily from regular giving and other income sources with the objective of holding a working capital balance on the Church General Fund equivalent to three months expenditure. A deficit in short term funding may require an annual exceptional drawdown from the Parish Trust Funds to maintain financial stability within the unrestricted Church General Fund. The short-term funds will be held in approved UK bank accounts. The long-term funds will be held in CCLA and other approved investment funds on terms established by Eccleshall PCC acting as administrative trustee in conjunction with the Lichfield Diocesan Board of Finance acting as custodian trustee. The Reserves Policy applied to the Parish Endowment Trust Funds provides indicative limits to the amount of drawdown in any single financial year with the overall objective of the maintenance of the original capital balances on an inflation adjusted basis.

11. Investment Policy

The charity is granted power to invest in suitable investments under the PCC Powers Measure 1956 and the Trustees Act 2000. As a charity, the Trustees have a duty of care to take such advice as is appropriate before investments are undertaken. This advice is sought from the Central Board of Finance (CCLA) in London. The charity’s investment policies are based on two key principles: -

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Investment policy for long-term funds is aimed primarily at generating a sustainable income, with due regard to the need for the preservation of capital value, and the possible need to realise investments to meet operational needs. The charity does not have a policy of generating income at excessive or high risk – known as “purchasing income”, where high returns are guaranteed at the expense of capital. In summary, the charity has an overall policy to maximise income while preserving the real value of its funds. Due to the nature of the charity, an ethical investment policy is taken into consideration when investments are made and the charity follows the Ethical Investment Advisory policy as recommended by the Lichfield Diocese: ‘’We aim to invest in companies that will develop their business in the interests of shareholders, demonstrate responsible employment practices, are conscientious concerning issues of corporate governance, the environment, and human rights, and are sensitive to the community in which they operate.’’

12. Fundraising and Volunteers

The PCC takes it fundraising responsibilities seriously and is very grateful to all donors, whether regular or occasional, for their support of the Church and Church events. PCC supporters are never taken for granted. The PCC take full responsibility for fundraising and do not use commercial organisations or professional fundraisers. All money raised is either by donations, fundraising events, special appeals, or legacies for which the PCC are most grateful. The members of the PCC would like to thank all the volunteers who work so hard to make our Church a lively and vibrant community. Our special thanks go to our Church Wardens who have worked so tirelessly during a difficult year to maintain the continuity of church activities within the Eccleshall Parish community.

Thank You

The Church Council would like warmly to thank everyone who has contributed to the thriving life of Holy Trinity Eccleshall and St Chad’s Slindon in any way.

The Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts were approved by the Eccleshall Parochial Church Council on 30[th] March 2023 and signed on their behalf by Rev Alison Thomas and John Treanor (Co-Chair of the PCC):

Rev Alison Thomas

John Treanor

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SECTION II – ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31[st] December 2022

The Financial review of the year to 31[st] December provides a summary of the movement on the individual PCC Funds and the Trust Funds of Eccleshall Parish with details provided in the financial schedules. Preparation of the accounts for 2022 has been undertaken using the Data Developments accounting software and it should be noted that certain of the brought forward balances reflect differences in the accounting for accruals compared to the prior year. The following schedules are included:

Holy Trinity Church Eccleshall Treasurer Vacant Independent Examiner Jonathan Hill (Lichfield DBF) St Chad’s Church Slindon Treasurer John Leather Independent Examiner Tony Cahalin Eccleshall Parish Trust Funds Treasurer Vacant Independent Examiner Jonathan Hill (Lichfield DBF)

Professional Advisers

NatWest Bank (Bankers) 41 Greengate Street, STAFFORD, ST16 2JA CCLA (Investment Advisers) One Angel Lane, LONDON, EC4R 3AB Cannacord Genuity (Investment) 88 Wood Street, LONDON, EC2V 7QR Ecclesiastical Insurance (Insurers) 2000, Pioneer Avenue, GLOUCESTER, GL3 4AW Wood Goldstraw Yorath (Architects) Regent Road, STOKE-ON-TRENT ST1 3RH

NOTE: The attached Financial Statements contain the Statements of Financial Affairs and supplementary financial schedules for Holy Trinity Church Eccleshall, St Chads Church Slindon, and the Eccleshall Parish Trust Funds. There may be minor discrepancies in the totals which have been rounded to the nearest pound and the pence are not being shown in the financial schedules.

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Financial Review for the Year to 31[st] December 2022

The accounts have been prepared under the financial reporting and governance requirements for parishes and registered charities SORP (FRS102). Unrestricted, Designated, and Restricted Funds are held by Eccleshall PCC on behalf of Holy Trinity Church, Eccleshall, and St Chad’s Church, Slindon. The PCC also acts as Administrative Trustee in conjunction with Lichfield Diocesan Board of Finance (DBF) as Custodian Trustee in the administration of The Parish Endowment Trust Funds which are held independently from the PCC Funds and are managed within the specific terms of the respective Trust Deeds.

The allocation of Eccleshall Parish funds at 31[st] December 2022 is summarised as follows:

Holy Trinity Eccleshall Allocation of Funds– December 2022
2022 (£)
2021 (£)
Church General Fund (Unrestricted)
42754
32235
Designated Funds (Unrestricted)
24826
18448
Reserved Funds(Restricted)
65904
62696
Total Funds of Holy Trinity Church Eccleshall
133484
113379
St Chad’s Slindon Allocation of Funds– December 2022
Church General Fund (Unrestricted)
66766
58252
Designated Funds (Unrestricted)
131077
150549
Reserved Funds(Restricted)
3085
3566
Total Funds of St Chad’s Church Slindon
200928
212367
Eccleshall Parish Trust Funds– December 2022
Trust Fund TN520 – The Eyeswell Trust
177975
195953
Trust Fund TN 710 – The Shaw’s Lane Trust
1933866
2241259
Total Eccleshall Parish Trust Funds
2111841
2437212
TOTAL FUNDS OF ECCLESHALL PARISH
2446255
2762958

Holy Trinity Eccleshall continues to operate with a significant shortfall of expenses compared to regular income and is dependent on the investment income and the direct contribution to church activities from the Parish Trust Funds to maintain a balanced budget. St Chad’s Slindon continues to operate with a small surplus before investment valuation losses. The total funds of Eccleshall Parish reduced by £316703 during the year primarily reflecting losses on investment valuations of £323972. The movement on individual funds is detailed in the attached financial schedules and summarised in the following paragraphs:

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1. Holy Trinity Church Eccleshall - General Fund (Unrestricted)

The Unrestricted Church General Fund includes the regular costs and expenses of Holy Trinity Church in Eccleshall. The PCC continued to manage the church finances during the year against a background of falling church income and rising costs compounded by the impact of the restrictions arising from the coronavirus pandemic. The fund showed a shortfall of income over expenditure of £44230 for the year. The closing balance on the General Fund at the end of the year was £42754 after net transfers of £54750 from the Parish Trust Fund TN710 and other funds. In the absence of any increase in planned giving and voluntary contributions it is projected that further support from other funds will be required in future years.

Holy Trinity Church General Fund (Unrestricted)
2022
2021
£
£
Total Income
66580
61230
Total Expenditure
(110811)
(99094)
Net Shortfall for the Year
(44230)
(37864)
Opening Balance at 1stJanuary 2022
32235
20849
Net Transfers from other Funds
54750
49250
Closing Balance at 31st December 2022
42754
32235

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2. Holy Trinity Church – Designated Funds

The Church Accounts follow a standard categorisation of Designated and Restricted Funds based on the principle that income received by the PCC will only be restricted if it has been given for a specific purpose. Where the PCC decides after receipt to designate funds for a specific purpose, those funds remain unrestricted for accounting purposes. The following funds are Designated Funds:

2.1 Parish Room Fund (Designated)

Parish Room Fund (Designated)
2022
2021
£
£
Total Income
4542
1920
Total Expenditure
(2581)
(1688)
Net Surplus / (Shortfall) for the Year
1961
232
Opening Balance 1stJanuary 2022
1495
763
Transfer (to) / from Church General Fund
0
500
Closing Balance 31st December 2022
3456
1495

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2.2. Special Projects Fund (Designated)

Special Projects Fund (Designated)
2022
2021
£
£
Opening Balance 1stJanuary 2022
16953
15098
Donations / Interest
3770
1855
Holy Trinity Flower Guild (Net)
648
0
Closing Balance 31st December 2022
21371
16953

3. Holy Trinity Church – Restricted Funds

Restricted Funds represent funds which have been donated for a specific purpose including grants, public appeals, and donations. The PCC will be in breach of trust if restricted income is used other than for the specific purpose. The following funds are held as Restricted Funds:

3.1 Organ Restoration Fund (Restricted)

Organ Restoration Fund (Restricted)
2022
2021
£
£
Opening Balance at 1stJanuary 2022
1231
1230
Donations / Gift Aid Tax Recovered / Interest
16
1
Closing Balance at 31st December 2022
1247
1231

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3.2 Holy Trinity Conservation Fund / War Memorial Fund (Restricted)

2022 2021
£ £
Opening Balance 1st January 2022 59740 57001
Donations / Gift Aid Tax Recovered / Interest 2880 2739
Closing Balance 31st December 2022 62620 59740
Holy Trinity Church Conservation Fund (Restricted) 60435 57561
War Memorial Fund (Restricted) 2185 2179
Closing Balance 31st December 2022 62620 59740

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3.3 IDS Fund – Lichfield DBF (Restricted)

IDS Fund– Lichfield DBF (Restricted) 2022 2021
£ £
Opening Balance as at 1stJanuary 2022 1725 1413
PCC Contribution (2022) 250 250
DBF IDS Contribution Uplift for 2021 (25%) 62 62
Closing Balance as at 31st December 2022 2037 1725

4. Funds of St Chad’s Slindon

St Chad’s Income & Expenditure 2022 2021
£ £
Income 23113 21432
Expenditure (14526) (11388)
Net Surplus / (Deficit) for the Year 8587 10044
St Chad’s Slindon Allocation of Funds 2022 2021
£ £
Unrestricted Funds 66766 58252
Designated Funds 131077 150549
Restricted Funds 3085 3566
Total Funds of St Chad’s Slindon 200928 212367

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5. Eccleshall Parish Endowment Trust Funds (Restricted)

The Parish Trust Funds are managed by the PCC acting as Administrative Trustee in conjunction with the Lichfield Diocesan Board of Finance who act as Custodian Trustee and provide advice on investment strategy acting in accordance with the terms of the respective Trust Deeds. The Reserves Policy applied to the Trust Funds is based on the principle of holding adequate reserves to secure and maintain the long-term future of both churches within Eccleshall Parish with indicative limits to the amount of drawdown in any single financial year and the overall objective of the maintenance of the original capital balances on an inflation adjusted basis. The Trustees are advised of the balances on the relevant investment and deposit accounts which are subject to the Lichfield DBF audit. Individual transactions within the fund balances are managed by Lichfield DBF.

5.1 Parish Trust Fund TN520 - The Eyeswell Trust

Parish Trust Fund TN520– The Eyeswell Trust
Capital Fund
Income Fund
Total Trust Fund
£
£
£
Opening Balance 1stJanuary 2022
76918
119032
195950
Investment Income
0
5204
5204
Gain / (Loss) on Valuation
(9014)
(14166)
(23180)
Trust Fund TN520 Balance 31st December 2022
67904
110070
177974

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5.2 Parish Trust Fund TN710 – The Shaw’s Lane Trust

Parish Trust Fund TN710– The Shaw’s Lane Trust
Deposit
Accounts
Investment
Accounts
Total TN710
Trust Fund
£
£
£
Opening Balance 1st January 2022
92932
2148327
2241259
Transfer to Holy Trinity Church General Fund
(55000)
0
(55000)
Diocesan Payroll Agency Transfer Current Year
(9927)
0
(9927)
Diocesan Payroll Agency Prior Year Accrual
4515
0
4515
Investment Income
37850
19358
57208
Interest
1118
0
1118
Gain / (Loss) on Valuation
0
(305306)
(305306)
Parish Trust Fund Balance 31st December 2022
71487
1862379
1933866
Funds are summarised as follows:
2022 2021
£ £
CCLA Deposit Account 71487 92392
CCLA Investment Fund 993434 1125315
CCLA Global Equity Fund 293927 341651
Cannacord Genuity Investment Fund 575018 681361
Parish Trust Fund TN710 – The Shaw’s Lane Trust 1933866 2241259

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Eccleshall Parish (Holy Trinity & St Chad's) Consolidation Statement of Financial Activities

For the period from 01 January 2022 to 31 December 2022

Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment Total Prior year
funds funds funds funds funds total funds
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies 47,902 4,623 2,678 - 55,202 58,416
Income from charitable activities 15,046 - - - 15,046 10,648
Other trading activities 15,418 4,345 - - 19,763 13,122
Investments 7,125 256 218 63,529 71,128 65,934
Other income 4,130 - 63 - 4,192 408
Total income 89,620 9,225 2,958 63,529 165,332 148,527
Expenditure on:
Expenditure on charitable activities 73,860 - - - 73,860 88,406
Other expenditure 46,961 2,581 - 9,927 59,469 41,352
Raisingfunds 4,516 192 - - 4,708 3,661
Total expenditure 125,336 2,774 - 9,927 138,037 133,418
Net income / (expenditure) resources before transfer (35,716) 6,451 2,958 53,602 27,295 15,109
Transfers:
Gross transfers between funds - in 55,000 - 250 - 55,250 50,750
Gross transfers between funds - out (250) - - (55,000) (55,250) (50,750)
Other recognised gains / losses
Gains/losses on investment assets - (19,545) (481) (323,972) (343,998) 291,571
Gains on revaluation,fixed assets,charity's own use - - - - - -
Net movement in funds 19,034 (13,094) 2,728 (325,371) (316,703) 306,680
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward 90,487 168,998 66,262 2,437,212 2,762,958 2,456,278
Total funds carried forward 109,521 155,904 68,989 2,111,841 2,446,255 2,762,958

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Eccleshall Parish (Holy Trinity & St Chad's) Consolidation

Balance Sheet detailed

Current assets

Liabilities

Reserves

As at
31/12/2022
As at
31/12/2021
6701: St Chad's Current Account
6711: St Chad's CCLA Deposit Account
6712: St Chad's Eden Tree Investment Account
6713: St Chad's School Investment Account
6501: General Fund - Current Account
6504: Conservation Fund - Current Account
6502: Parish Room - Current Account
6511: General Fund - CBF Account
6515: Conservation Fund - CBF Account
6517: Trust Fund TN520 - Capital
6503: Designated Fund - Current Account
6512: Designated Fund - CBF Account
6514: Organ Fund - CBF Account
6519: Trust Fund TN710 - Deposit Account
6518: Trust Fund TN520 - Income
6520: Trust Fund TN710 - CCLA Investment I
6516: Restricted IDS Fund - LDBF Account
6522: Trust Fund TN710 - CG Investment
6521: Trust Fund TN710 - CCLA Investment II
Z05: Accounts Receivable
Total Current assets
6699: Agency collections
Z04: Accounts Payable
Total Liabilities
Net Asset surplus (deficit)
Excess/(deficit) to date
Z01: Starting balances
Z02: Gains/(losses) on investment assets
Total Reserves		 66,766
58,252
5,581
5,509
125,496
145,041
3,085
3,566
42,911
28,834
46,582
44,392
3,456
1,495
152
150
15,550
15,349
67,904
76,919
7,232
4,034
13,088
12,918
1,247
1,231
71,487
92,932
110,071
119,034
993,434
1,125,315
1,975
1,725
575,018
681,361
293,927
341,651
4,050
3,250
2,449,013
2,762,958
1,678
-
1,080
-
2,758
-
2,446,255
2,762,958
27,295
15,109
2,762,958
2,456,278
(343,998)
291,571
2,446,255
2,762,958

Represented by Funds

General (Unrestricted) 109,521 90,487
Designated 155,904 168,998
Restricted 68,989 66,262
Endowment 2,111,841 2,437,212
Total 2,446,255 2,762,958
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Holy Trinity Church Eccleshall Statement of Financial Activities

For the period from 01 January 2022 to 31 December 2022

Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment Total Prior year
funds funds funds funds funds total funds
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies 34,146 4,623 2,678 - 41,446 43,866
Income from charitable activities 13,323 - - - 13,323 10,619
Other trading activities 14,980 4,345 - - 19,325 12,900
Investments 1 184 218 63,529 63,933 59,302
Other income 4,130 - 63 - 4,192 408
Total income 66,580 9,152 2,958 63,529 142,219 127,095
Expenditure on:
Raising funds 4,516 192 - - 4,708 3,661
Expenditure on charitable activities 59,978 - - - 59,978 77,090
Other expenditure 46,317 2,581 - 9,927 58,825 41,279
Total expenditure 110,811 2,774 - 9,927 123,512 122,030
Net income / (expenditure) resources before transfer (44,230) 6,378 2,958 53,602 18,708 5,065
Transfers:
Gross transfers between funds - in 55,000 - 250 - 55,250 50,750
Gross transfers between funds - out (250) - - (55,000) (55,250) (50,750)
Other recognised gains / losses
Gains/losses on investment assets - - - (323,972) (323,972) 282,400
Gains on revaluation,fixed assets,charity's own use - - - - - -
Net movement in funds 10,520 6,378 3,208 (325,371) (305,265) 287,465
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward 32,235 18,448 62,696 2,437,212 2,550,591 2,263,126
Total funds carried forward 42,754 24,826 65,904 2,111,841 2,245,326 2,550,591

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Holy Trinity Church Eccleshall

Balance Sheet detailed

Current assets

Liabilities

Reserves

As at
31/12/2022
As at
31/12/2021
6501: General Fund - Current Account
42,911
28,834
6502: Parish Room - Current Account
3,456
1,495
6503: Designated Fund - Current Account
7,232
4,034
6504: Conservation Fund - Current Account
46,582
44,392
6511: General Fund - CBF Account
152
150
6512: Designated Fund - CBF Account
13,088
12,918
6514: Organ Fund - CBF Account
1,247
1,231
6515: Conservation Fund - CBF Account
15,550
15,349
6516: Restricted IDS Fund - LDBF Account
1,975
1,725
6517: Trust Fund TN520 - Capital
67,904
76,919
6518: Trust Fund TN520 - Income
110,071
119,034
6519: Trust Fund TN710 - Deposit Account
71,487
92,932
6520: Trust Fund TN710 - CCLA Investment I
993,434
1,125,315
6521: Trust Fund TN710 - CCLA Investment II
293,927
341,651
6522: Trust Fund TN710 - CG Investment
575,018
681,361
Z05: Accounts Receivable
4,050
3,250
Total Current assets
2,248,084
2,550,591
6699: Agency collections
1,678
-
Z04: Accounts Payable
1,080
-
Total Liabilities
2,758
-
Net Asset surplus (deficit)
2,245,326
2,550,591
Excess/(deficit) to date
18,708
5,065
Z01: Starting balances
2,550,591
2,263,126
Z02: Gains/(losses) on investment assets
(323,972)
282,400
Total Reserves
2,245,326
2,550,591
Represented by Funds
General (Unrestricted)
42,754
32,235
Designated
24,826
18,448
Restricted
65,904
62,696
Endowment
2,111,841
2,437,212
Total
2,245,326
2,550,591		 42,911
28,834
3,456
1,495
7,232
4,034
46,582
44,392
152
150
13,088
12,918
1,247
1,231
15,550
15,349
1,975
1,725
67,904
76,919
110,071
119,034
71,487
92,932
993,434
1,125,315
293,927
341,651
575,018
681,361
4,050
3,250
2,248,084
2,550,591
1,678
-
1,080
-
2,758
-
2,245,326
2,550,591
18,708
5,065
2,550,591
2,263,126
(323,972)
282,400
2,245,326
2,550,591
Represented by Funds
General (Unrestricted)
42,754
32,235
Designated
24,826
18,448
Restricted
65,904
62,696
Endowment
2,111,841
2,437,212
Total
2,245,326
2,550,591

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Holy Trinity Church Eccleshall

Analysis of income and expenditure Selected period: 01 January 2022 to 31 December 2022

Total
General
Designated
Restricted
This year
Last year
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
0101 - Gift Aid - Bankers Orders
0110 - Gift Aid - Envelopes
0201 - Other Planned Giving
0301 - Cash Collections - Services
0503 - Donations - General
0505 - Donations - Wall Safe
0507 - Donations - Funerals
0550 - Donations - Specific
0601 - Gift Aid - Tax Recovered
0701 - Legacies
Donations and legacies Totals
Income from charitable activities
1101 - Fees - Weddings
1102 - Fees - Funerals
Income from charitable activities Totals
Other trading activities
1220 - Special Events - Fund Raising
1230 - Parish Room - Rental Income
1240 - Parish Room - Other Income
1250 - Trinity Magazine - Advertising
1260 - Trinity Magazine - Sales
Other trading activities Totals
Investments
1020 - Bank Interest
1021 - Investment Income
Investments Totals
Other income
0801 - Grants - Recurring
0901 - Other Income
Other income Totals
Income and endowments Grand totals		 15,393
-
1,870
17,263
20,920
2,058
-
-
2,058
2,182
2,194
-
-
2,194
2,797
4,440
-
-
4,440
2,647
2,385
197
-
2,582
1,887
226
-
-
226
375
1,527
2,586
-
4,113
667
350
1,840
200
2,390
1,331
5,573
-
608
6,181
9,212
-
-
-
-
1,848
34,146
4,623
2,678
41,446
43,866
2,370
-
-
2,370
1,884
10,953
-
-
10,953
8,735
13,323
-
-
13,323
10,619
9,571
-
-
9,571
5,927
-
3,731
-
3,731
1,286
-
615
-
615
256
3,102
-
-
3,102
3,162
2,307
-
-
2,307
2,270
14,980
4,345
-
19,325
12,900
1
184
218
403
84
-
-
-
-
59,218
1
184
218
403
59,302
345
-
-
345
345
3,785
-
63
3,847
63
4,130
-
63
4,192
408
66,580
9,152
2,958
78,690
127,095

Expenditure on:

Raising funds

Page 241,935

1730 - Costs of Special Events

192

2,127

1,401

Total

Total
General
Designated
Restricted
This year
Last year
2350 - Trinity Magazine - Printing
Raising funds Totals
Expenditure on charitable activities
1801 - Giving - Charitable Donations
1910 - Ministry Parish Share
2101 - Incumbent Expenses
2155 - Clergy Fees
2160 - Altar Requisites
2161 - Organist / Choir
2162 - Church Services - Sundry
2200 - Training / Education / Mission
Expenditure on charitable activities Totals
Other expenditure
2102 - Administrator Expenses
2150 - Telephone
2201 - Stationery / Printing / Books
2202 - Subscriptions / Gifts
2204 - Computing / IT
2205 - Photocopier
2320 - Organ Servicing
2360 - Bank Charges
2380 - Professional Charges
2401 - Church - Electricity
2430 - Church - Heating Oil
2435 - Church Water
2440 - Church - Maintenance
2450 - Church - Cleaning
2455 - Church - Security
2460 - Church - Insurance
2465 - Church - Equipment / Fittings
2501 - Church - Major Repairs
2514 - Church - AV System
2670 - Churchyard Maintenance
2813 - Parish Room - Electricity
2815 - Parish Room - Insurance
2816 - Parish Room - Maintenance
2817 - Parish Room - Water
2818 - Parish Room - Cleaning
2819 - Room - Equipment / Fittings
2911 - Vicarage - Maintenance
Other expenditure Totals
Expenditure Grand totals		 2,581
-
-
2,581
2,260
4,516
192
-
4,708
3,661
486
-
-
486
325
51,971
-
-
51,971
58,933
-
-
-
-
124
3,676
-
-
3,676
2,204
336
-
-
336
196
2,190
-
-
2,190
1,950
1,319
-
-
1,319
1,036
-
-
-
-
12,322
59,978
-
-
59,978
77,090
151
-
-
151
9,167
633
-
-
633
936
399
14
-
413
636
560
-
-
560
293
490
-
-
490
625
1,773
-
-
1,773
1,650
600
-
-
600
702
100
-
-
100
100
4,040
-
-
4,040
500
4,539
-
-
4,539
3,490
6,224
-
-
6,224
3,515
66
-
-
66
-
810
-
-
810
1,452
1,275
-
-
1,275
1,306
726
-
-
726
886
4,767
-
-
4,767
4,228
8,333
-
-
8,333
1,219
2,154
-
-
2,154
-
1,203
-
-
1,203
3,431
5,185
-
-
5,185
4,489
-
499
-
499
328
-
757
-
757
729
-
441
-
441
140
-
257
-
257
64
-
53
-
53
60
-
559
-
559
368
2,287
-
-
2,287
968
46,317
2,581
-
48,898
41,279
110,811
2,774
-
113,584
122,030

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St Chad's Church Slindon

Statement of Financial Activities

For the period from 01 January 2022 to 31 December 2022

Unrestricted Designated Restricted Total Prior year
funds funds funds funds total funds
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies 13,755 - - 13,755 14,549
Income from charitable activities 1,723 - - 1,723 29
Other trading activities 437 - - 437 221
Investments 7,123 72 - 7,195 6,631
Total income 23,040 72 - 23,112 21,432
Expenditure on:
Expenditure on charitable activities 13,881 - - 13,881 11,315
Other expenditure 643 - - 643 72
Total expenditure 14,525 - - 14,525 11,388
Net income / (expenditure) resources before transfer 8,514 72 - 8,586 10,043
Transfers:
Gross transfers between funds - in - - - - -
Gross transfers between funds - out - - - - -
Other recognised gains / losses
Gains/losses on investment assets - (19,545) (481) (20,026) 9,171
Gains on revaluation,fixed assets,charity's own use - - - - -
Net movement in funds 8,514 (19,473) (481) (11,439) 19,215
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward 58,251 150,549 3,565 212,367 193,151
Total funds carried forward 66,766 131,077 3,085 200,928 212,367

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St Chad's Church Slindon

Balance Sheet detailed

Current assets

Reserves

As at
31/12/2022
As at
31/12/2021
6701: St Chad's Current Account
6711: St Chad's CCLA Deposit Account
6712: St Chad's Eden Tree Investment Account
6713: St Chad's School Investment Account
Total Current assets
Net Asset surplus (deficit)
Excess/(deficit) to date
Z01: Starting balances
Z02: Gains/(losses) on investment assets
Total Reserves		 66,766
58,251
5,580
5,508
125,496
145,041
3,085
3,565
200,928
212,367
200,928
212,367
8,586
10,043
212,367
193,151
(20,026)
9,171
200,928
212,367
Represented by Funds
General (Unrestricted) 66,766 58,251
Designated 131,077 150,549
Restricted 3,085 3,565
Total 200,928 212,367

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St Chad's Church Slindon

Analysis of income and expenditure Selected period: 01 January 2022 to 31 December 2022

Total
General
Designated
Restricted
This year
Last year
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
0101 - Gift Aid - Bankers Orders
0110 - Gift Aid - Envelopes
0301 - Cash Collections - Services
0550 - Donations - Specific
0601 - Gift Aid - Tax Recovered
0701 - Legacies
0802 - Grants - Non-Recurring
Donations and legacies Totals
Income from charitable activities
1102 - Fees - Funerals
Income from charitable activities Totals
Other trading activities
1220 - Special Events - Fund Raising
Other trading activities Totals
Investments
1021 - Investment Income
Investments Totals
Income and endowments Grand totals		 8,217
-
-
8,217
8,532
318
-
-
318
565
2,311
-
-
2,311
1,724
269
-
-
269
371
2,506
-
-
2,506
2,222
-
-
-
-
1,000
135
-
-
135
135
13,756
-
-
13,756
14,550
1,723
-
-
1,723
29
1,723
-
-
1,723
29
438
-
-
438
222
438
-
-
438
222
7,124
72
-
7,196
6,632
7,124
72
-
7,196
6,632
23,040
72
-
23,113
21,432
Expenditure on:
Expenditure on charitable activities
1801 - Giving - Charitable Donations
1910 - Ministry Parish Share
2401 - Church - Electricity
2440 - Church - Maintenance
2460 - Church - Insurance
Expenditure on charitable activities Totals
Other expenditure
2155 - Incumbent Expenses
Other expenditure Totals
Expenditure Grand totals		 568
-
-
568
903
10,231
-
-
10,231
8,098
914
-
-
914
667
499
-
-
499
34
1,670
-
-
1,670
1,614
13,882
-
-
13,882
11,316
644
-
-
644
72
644
-
-
644
72
14,526
-
-
14,526
11,388

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Independent Examiner’s Statement to the Members / Trustees of the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Eccleshall (Holy Trinity and St Chads)

Separate independent examinations of the accounts of Holy Trinity Eccleshall, St Chad’s Slindon and the Eccleshall Parish Endowment Trust Funds for the year ended 31[st] December 2022 have been conducted and the following statement is an extract from the report of each independent examiner:

In connection with my examination, no matters have come to my attention.

  1. which give me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements

  2. to keep accounting records in accordance with s.130 of the 2011 Act: or

  3. to prepare accounts which accord with these accounting records 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.

Jonathan Hill (Lichfield DBF) Tony Cahalin Jonathan Hill (Lichfield DBF) Independent Examiner Independent Examiner Independent Examiner Holy Trinity Church St Chad’s Church Eccleshall Parish Trust Funds Eccleshall Slindon

Approval of Accounts by Eccleshall PCC

These Financial Statements of Eccleshall Parochial Church Council and the Eccleshall Parish Endowment Trust Funds have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 and The Charities Act 2011 using the Accruals basis of accounting.

The Financial Statements were approved by the Members / Trustees of the Eccleshall Parochial Council on 30[th] March 2023 and signed on their behalf by Rev Alison Thomas and John Treanor, Co-Chair of the PCC.

Rev Alison Thomas

John Treanor

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Holy Trinity and St Chad’s Churches in the Community

The PCC is extremely grateful for all donations and financial support which has been provided during 2022 particularly following the pandemic lockdown in 2021 and the subsequent economic and financial uncertainty. However, with the ongoing shortfall in the Church General Fund, the Church continues to need as much support as you feel able to give.

The Church continues to be dependent on a relatively small number of regular donors within the parish who provide over two-thirds of the regular church income. The PCC continues to take initiatives to raise the profile of the need for regular giving particularly under the HMRC Gift Aid arrangements and has recently installed a card reader for automated donations at church services. There are many ways in which you can help, in particular:

Annual Parochial Church Meeting – Thursday 11[th] May 2023

The Trustees’ Report and Financial Statements of the Parochial Church Council will be presented at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting. This takes place at 7.15 pm on Thursday 11[th] May, in Holy Trinity Church

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