Charity Regi4tration No. 1163737
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL
PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY HASTINGS
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL
PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY HASTINGS
Contents of the Flnancial Ststements
for year ended 31 Decomber 2024
Page
Report of the Ttustees
Independent Examinerfs Rep)rt
Statement of FinanrAal A¢tivities
Bal8nco Sheet
statement of Cash Flows
Notes to the Statement of Cash Flows
Nole8 to the Finanaal slalemen18
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL
PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY HASTINGS
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
ThÈ Trusteés of th8 Charity, also known a8 HTH Church. present their report with the finan¥ial statements of
the Charty for the year ended 31 De￿mber 2024. The Trust88s have adopted the provisions ofAccounting
and Reporting for Charities.. Ststemenl of Recornmendèd Practice applicable lo charitses preparing the
accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicablo In the UK aml Republic of Ir￿and
IFRS102 1A) (effective 1 January 2019}.
Regist¢rod Charity Number
1163737
Prlncipal ¥ddrès#
Holy Trinity Hastings is situated Dn Robertson Street. Haslings TN34 1 HT. 11 5$ part of the Dioces8 of
Chlchesler withSn the Church of England.
PCC Member8
PCC Membets in¢lude Ex Officio rnembers and El8ct•d members.
Ex Offieio M8mbgrs
Rev Simon Larkin
Rev Toby Larica51er
Viror
Cutale
James Kirby
Pippa Fishlock
Church Warden
Church Warden
Elected Api. 2024
Deanery Synod RÉp.
Resigned Apr. 2024
Denise Fairbrolher
Church Warden
ResignÈd Apr. 2024
Nigel Howard
Ele¢ted Mgmbers
Fayih Garli¢
Ethvard Gosnell
Tassja Gamer
Nei5 Grover
SAlly Grover
Resigned April 2024
James Keeling
Beryl Lovett
lan Nunn
Danny Pè8d)
Yetty Yusef
Re4lÈctèd Aprll 2024
Reelected April 2024
Elected Aprtl 2024
No members of the PCC received remuneration during the year.
Ind•p•nd•nt Examiner
Mark Cummins FCCA, FCIE
TC Group
The Courtyard,
Shoreham Rd.
Uppèr B88ding.
Steyning
Wesl Sussex
BN44 3TN

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL
PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY HASTINGS
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Govèmlny Documènt
Th& Parochial Church Couricil of the EcdesiasticaS Parish of Holy Trinity Haslings, IPCC). a corporat8
body astablished by the Church of England. The PCC operated under thg Parg¢hial Church Counci5 Powers
Mea5ur8.
organIsa￿Onal Structure
Appoinlmenl of members to the PCC conlomis wllh the Church Repiesent8tion Rulès. At Holy Trinity the
membership of the PCC (x)nsists of the Vicar. the Curate, the Church Wardens, thÈ DÈanÉry Synod Reps.
and up to 12 elected PCC mèmbers.
Man•gèmènt
All members of the PCC, both ex-¢ffs¢io and eleded membèrs, ar8 Trustees. Members of the PCC are
rèsponsible lor making dec￿lOnS on all matters of general concem and Importance to the parish, induding
decldlng on how lunds oflhe PCC a￿ to bè spent.
Related Partle8
The PCC enjoys the support ofthe Friénds of Hoty Trinity, Haslings.
Rlsk Management
The TnASt&&s have a duty lo identify and revi¢w the risks lo which thè Charity is exposed and lo en8ur
appropriatÈ controls are in place lo proviije ie88onable assurance against fraud and ?rTgr.
Rgmuneration Policy
Salaries are detemiined by the PCC aftèr taking advice on remuneralton for comparable roles in thg local
a.
Prlncipal Risks and Uncortalnti
MÉmb8rs of the PCC have examined the major strategic and opèrational risks which the church faces in
ordÈr to be satisffied that systems have been established to enable re9ular IEports to be produced and th8t
all reasonable 51¢ps have been laken to minimisè th8 effects of all such risks that may exist.
Recrultsnent and Appoirttmènt of tho PCC
There are six statutory ex officio member& of the PCC. the VicaT. thè Curat•, the knvo Church Wardens and
the two De8n8ry Synod Reps. Other membe[& of the PCC are elèctÈd 8t the Annual Parochial ChuTd)
Meeting IAPCMI and nomally serve for a period of 3 years before retiring or stsnding for re-election rfthey
wish. Members oflho PCC may be cmpted beiwèèn APCMS, e.g., to replace a PCC tnember who resigns
during the year, bul they must then stand lor èlèction at the next APCM. In order to stand for election,
members of the Col￿WatiOn must be on the parish elgdgral roll, be over 16 years tsf aga. and be an actual
communicant.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIWTIES
The Parod)ial Church Coundl of the EccJesia8lieAI Parish of Holy Trinity Hastings, (the PCC). has thè
responsibility of coopeiatiny with the VKar, the RÈvérend Simon Lartin, in prornoling in the Ecclesiasli¢81
Parish the whole mission of Church, pastoral, evang91islir, social and ecurHenic41. In acJ)i8ving these
objectives. the TruslèÈs have duè regard to guidance ￿ public benefit as published by the Charity
Commission.

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PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY HASTINGS
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
During 2024 HTH conb.nued logrow and develop 8cbvilies to fulfil Ihevision of building rDmrnunitie8 of people
who arè so passion8le about being wtth Je$u$, becoming like Jesus and joining in wlh what Jesus is doing.
that livés, famllie$ 3nd communities ale ¢*anged and transfomied, one life at a time.
Sundays and Worship
Two Sunday mornSngs servi￿$ were held weekty. at 10.'00 {Ih8 Uv8@101 and 11..15, with a $Sngle
combined Sunday 8ervi(> during the August peak holiday period. Attendance at the 11'.15 service
or8w significanly through thè yèar and ¢onlinué$ to be live Streamed.
There is a growing mulb-generalional team of more than 20 singers and musiaans who soNe to
faeilit81e 8nd en¢ourage our i*urdJ ¢ornrnunity to engagg passionately and inlenlionally in prayer
and worship at all church s•rvic8s, induding Sunday moming seNie£s, monthly youth gatherings
and lermly'House of Prayerf evenings, as well as themed seNices at Easter and Christmas.
Teaching seriÈ8 through thé ye8r induded Ruth, Ads of the Apostles, Gifts of Ihe Holy Spirit, Luke's
gospel and Summer Psalms.
'Hou5e of Prayerf, an evening service of prayer and worship, was held lemily in HTH Hall.
E￿tsr and Christmas
On Good Friday we ran a tsrnily event in the churth, with crafts. ￿freshrnents, singing, danang,
thallenges, and chocdale treats for the children, followed by an evening communion service. An all-
age worship celebration service was held on Easler Sunday.
At Christmas we held a Chri$lingle, a Nativity and an evening C8101 Service, as well a8 an all-age
servi¢e on Christmas Day.
Chlldren and Famili93
During the year we formed a new Children and Families team to support childrgn'$ groups both on
Sundays and 41 w¢ekday adivilies. This has been lesourced by existing HTH staff and volunteers,
with the addition of a new part-time Children and Families Assistant.
The Live
10 seNice continued bringing famili8S togethèr. offèring a time to èxplttrÈ thÈ Christian
laith through worship, 98me$, lun, and bible teaching. Three new children'8 groups were launched
al the 11..15 Sunday Bervice.. Sprouts for years 0-3, Seedlings for years 3-5 and Saplings for years
10. The average weekly atte￿danGe was 42.
Tots & Me. which meets weekly during terrn-lirne, continues lo be extremely popular. There is
a￿ayS a wann welwme, lots of toys, physical fun. and craft activities, as w811 as café and snack-
me. Towards the end of the session a shared thought, a short bible story and music, including
nutsory rhymes and'kids, worshlp songs, gwes young familie8 wilhoul 8 thurch bac*ground a tsste
of the Live@10 service.
We held many special evet)ts overth& y&ar, including a light party in OCto￿r. Christingle 8nd famity
nativity seNices at Ghristrnas. and a fun family event al Easter.
In thè summèr familiès had Ihe opportunity to join a weekend of activities at Ashburnham Place.
Youth
During 2024 Youth continued to m8el every Wednesday evening during term time for fun.
connection. and disaple5hip. A Thursday evening Youth event for older youth was laun¢hed Sn
Sepl6mber. An averagè of ￿ youth attènded eath week.
Launched in 2023, 'Deeper', a monthty Sunday evening youlh-led service for young people,
continued to providing opportuntties for discipleship, worship. connection, and refreshments. By the
end of the y¢ai 25 youth were allending.
The HTH school's worker at Ark Alexandra Academy has had contact with many of the 2,100
students enrolled over the school's two sites, through mentoring, counsèlling, and skills
development, as well as R.E lessons. Conversations were often around developing self-GonfidenGe
and gr¢aler s&lf-worth as well 88 an underst8nding of the chriskn.an lailh.

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
In the summer a Youth C8rnp was held al Ashbumham. with games, discussions, ouidoor acknvilies
and bible study as part of the weekend. A number of HTH youth also attended Focus at Newaik
Showground in July.
Premlse8
Following the award of £479.1)00 from the National Lottery Hèritagè Fund at th8 and of 2023, wo
began in April on the Development Stage of Hèritagè project that will protect the herit899,
8rtrfacts and athlork of HTH Church, induding resloring the Grade Il" listed building and preserving
the Missal by mastercalligraph¢r Edward Johnston. Invi18tions to tenderwerè issued forcontractors
to work gn Ihe Development phase and following a series of tender evaluations appointments were
made ¢overing Project M8n8gemÈnt, Architects, Business Planning. Herilagg Activity and
Inte￿[platIon Planning, and Fundraising. Progress was made towards raising the 10°h m8tchÉd
funding rèquired, which is on-track lo be completed ahead of the end of the Development Stage In
May 2025.
Work was undertakÈn on the propety at 32-33 Robertson Street, now known as HTH House, in
ordèr to make Ihe budding walertighl. The PCC continued to explore options for fijnding the
renovation and adaptation of this property for use by the chur¢h and the wider community and
engaged an archileci to conduct suryeys and produce cosl¢d designs for the work. as well as a
fundraiser to idenlify sources of fundTng.
Further landlord works were ¢arried out at HTH Hall, lo repairthe rwf 8TvJ renovate the upper floor.
This h8$ &n8bled the upper floor to be used for the Saplings children's group on Sunday momings.
as wall as lor Youth and other ￿tiVItieS duftng the week.
Community Work
HTH wntinued support for the Ukrainian Sanctuary Café that meets in HTH Hall In total thar8 were
2.056 wsrts by Ukrainians. with kn average of 49 attendirtg éach ￿ek, supported by 4 chuich
vDlunleers. Unfortunately, Ihe language teacher we had been using beCa￿e unavailable due to
illness, but a new teacher has been found who has provided 54 houis of langu8gè16ssons to date.
The Buddy Proj¢¢t was launched to match Ljkrainians with a local volunteer who provide friendship
and assistan￿ to navigate life in the UK. Othar voluntary organisalions have visited lo lead activities.
In addition, staff from thè DWP and IcKal council attended the calè during the year to meet with ènd
assist th8 Ukrainian guests wth issues such as employment and housing.
Safehaven Men continued to operate from Church Premises Ihrouyh the year. Around 40 men wère
Supportad @ach week. through provision of 8 safe space and hospitality, food, love and klndness.
with more than 300 individuals b8neffitting i)ver the course of the year.
Safehaven Womèn thnfinu8d to operate from Church premises through the year. BeNYeen 30 and
40 women were supported each woek. through provision of clothing. a safe spaco anij hospitality,
hotfood, lovg and kindr*ss. More than 180 individuals, including 15 Ukiainians, benefitted over the
our8e of the year. Keyworkers from 18 different agencies attended during 2024 and various artists
provided help with ￿aft adivilies for the women. A new 8etiwty Was Sound Portraits provided by 8
tgam frum Ashburnham Place, who play Èxtèmporaneously on the piano, Iluts and violin and pray
for the women. This has prtsvèd vèry popular with the guesl$_
A number of speaal events were held during thè y8ar. induding supporting the Ha$lings half-
marathon in fvTarch, providing htsl Chocolate and cookies lo participants in the Hastings Bonfire
parade in Octobar and opening the church doors lo provide passers-by with the opportunity lo rome
In for prayer, refreshTnenls orju$t a liSt￿ing ear during the local slre¢t market on sèveral Sundays
during thé year.
Following a successful recruitrnent proc8ss, in September we launched Spear Hastings, an
employabilitye8ntre in H8Stingsfor 18-24ye3r-olds not in education, employrnent ortraining. Spear
is run in parlnership with ResurgD, a ￿atIonal charity, who havè provided training to stsff and
volunteers involved in this initiative.

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PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY HASTINGS
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Communlty
Hub groups continue to be the main opportunity for the majoriiy of the church congregalN>n lo
parbcipale in ¢hureh life during the working week. By the end of the year. we had 10 active Hubs
wth approxirnately 130 people regularty allending.
Alpha Courses were run each terrn, and baptisms were held on Hasting's beach in June.
WÉ ènjoyèd Community mèals in the church aftar tha 11..15 SLJnd8y sèrvicès on sevéral occasion$
during the year, serving food reflecting the diverse backgrounds of members of the congregation.
A party of around 70 people atlended Focus, run by the HTB ne￿Ik of churches. al the Newark
Showgiound ovEr the last weekend of Juty.
As well a$ streaming Sunday services, HTH continued to gr(w its digttal presence with 3,404
followers by the end olthe yearon Instagram and Facebook. Ourtotal social network reath was jusl
un¢Jer 38,0￿.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
In the year ended 31 Decernber 2024, total incorne increased to £783,76712023.. £588,903), largely due lo
a rise in grant and ongDing support ft>r the thurth's vaiious ministries and PTojeds. Expenditure for
the year totalled £815.90512023'. £544,474), reflecting increased activity across charitable programmes and
invéstment in buildings and outtsaeh wtsrk.
This rBSulled in a net defi(atof£32,138 forthe year12023'. surplu5 of £44,429). with total funds raiTied lorward
of £210,764 (2023= £242,902), of which £114,318 We￿ restricted.
The Trustees remain committed to prudent financial management and ensuring that resources are directed
effectively lo support the thurth's mission and community work.
RESERVES POUCY
The PCC aims lo htsld reseryes ol between £80,OCK) and £95,000 In unreslrlcted fuThls. ReseNes ar¢ hol¢J
for the following purposes:
As a contingency fund should urgent r8pairs ￿ r8quir&d to any of the buildings for which the PCC
has rasponsibility.
To m8intsin L38hflow relating lo major grant8 whi(* requirE evidence of expenditu￿ prK)r to funds
being ielease(l.
To ensure that stsff remuneration and core expendilurg could b8 Jnainlain$d for a minimum 013
months should donations significantly redu￿.
For the year of 2024. the unrestricted iesetves ainount 10 £96,446 {2023.. £84,032). Our closing balan
achieve8 Ihts arKI 80 we expect lo continue lo have sufficient ￿$h flow lo continuè to pay bills Wh￿ they fall
due.
Rev Simn Larkin
Date..2710412025.............................................

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL
PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY HASTINGS
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
THE TRUSTEES OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY HASTINGS
I report lo the charwty Iruslees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31
December 2024 which arg set out on pages 7 to 18.
Responsibllitias and basls of report
As the Ch￿Ity'S trustees. you are tesponsible for the preparation of the accounts In accordance with the
r8quir8ments of thè Charitias Act 2011 I'the Acf).
I report in respecl of rny examination ol tho acGounts ratri¢d gul under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in
carrying out my examinatson, I have followed all Ihg applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
under sedon 14515llb} of the Act.
Independenl èxaminefs statement
Since the charitys gross incorne exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in
seclson 145 of the 2f)11 Acl. I confirm that l am qualifi￿ lo undértake tho èxamination because l am a
member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accounlanls, whiGh is on¢ of Ihe listed bodies.
I have Gotnpl¢l¢d my ¢xarnlnation. l ¢onfirm that no matters have come lo my attention in conneclion with
th¢ examination giving ￿U5¢ to believe that in any material respect..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity a5 rgqylred by Section 130 of the 2011
Act or
th8 att￿ntS did not accord with the accounting records", or
the accounts did not wmply with 1he applicable requiremenls concerning the forrn and eonlent of
auounts sel out in the Charibes {Aecounts and R8POrtsl Regulations 2008 other than any
requirement that the accounts give a'tTLJe and faiV view which is not a malter considered as part of
an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in ¢onnectton with thè èxamination to whi
attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper undèrstanding of thè accounts to be
reached.
Mark Cufflmlns FCCA FC
On behalfofTC Group
Office.. Sleyning, West Sussex
tg..4pn.I qot5

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL
PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY HASTINGS
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2024
Totsl
Funds
2023
Tot81
Funds
Unrg¥tricted Restrlcted
Fund
Funds
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENT FROM
Donations and lega￿eS
Investment Income
Other Income
384,866
8,931
13,730
376,440
761.106
8,931
13,730
567,772
6.131
15,(M)O
Totsl
407,327
376.440
783,767
588,WJ3
EXPENDITURE ON
Ralsin9 Funds
1,954
17,430
19,384
22,742
Charltsble a¢tivitle8
Charitable actwilies
Ministry expenditure
Holy TTinty Hastings Ministries
Church expense
Buildlngs
18.145
97.008
8,909
171,585
97,312
18,145
97.008
50.068
238,689
392.611
14.982
93.135
48,057
234,947
130.611
41,159
67,104
295,299
Totsl
394.913
420.992
815.905
544.474
NET INCOME IIEXPENDITURE)
12,414
144,5521
132.138)
44,429
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Tolal fvnds brought fonmard
84,032
158.870
242.902
198,473
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
96,446
114.318
210,764
242,902
The statement of financial actiMties indudes all gains and 1¢8ses recognised in the period. All income and
expenditure derive from continuing activities.

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL
PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY HASTINGS
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
2024
Total
Fund8
2023
Total
Fund5
UnT¢$tricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Notss
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank and In hand
12
10,693
101,594
10,693
21S.912
13,934
245.046
114,318
112,287
114,318
226.605
258,980
CREDITORS
Amount falling due within one yèar
13
(15,8411
115.8411
(16.078)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
96,446
114,318
240,764
242.902
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
96,446
114.318
210.764
242.902
NET ASSETS
98.446
114,318
210.764
242,902
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
14
96.448
114.318
84.032
158,870
TOTAL FUNDS
210,764
242,902
Thefinanaal statem8ntswere approved by the Board ofTrustétS and authorised foi issue on. .271412025.................
and were signed on its behalf by..
S Larkin- Trusteè

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL
PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY HASTINGS
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2024
2023
Notes
Cash flows from operatlng a¢tivitieg
Cash g&nerated from operations
136.5851
46,276
Nel cash provided by l {used in) operating activilks
(36,5851
46,276
Ca¥h floyts from Investing aetlvltl•s
Interest received
7,451
3.671
Nel cash provided by investing actNit￿8
7,451
3.671
Chang• in cash and ca¥h ¢quivalents In the
roportlny perlod
129.1341
49,947
Cash and cash ¢qui¥alents atthe beginnlng
of the reporting period
245,046
195.c199
Ca¥h ¥[￿ cash equlvalonts at the end of tho
reporting pèriod
215,912
245,046

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL
PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY HASTINGS
NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
RECONCIUATION OF NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING
ACTIVITIES
2024
2023
Net Incom￿{expendIturn1 for the reportlng pgrigd las per the
statement of Finanelal Activities)
Adjustments for-
Intsrest i8c8ived
De¢reasèllincrè8s81 in debtors
Increasellde¢T¢as¢) in creditors
132,1381
44,429
{7,451}
3.241
12371
13,671)
2,633
2,885
Net cash provlded byl lused In) oporatlons
136,5851
46,276
2. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS
At1.1.24
Cash flow
At 31.12.24
Ngt cash
Cash #t bank 8nd in hand
245,046
P9,1341
215,912
10

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL
PARISH OF HOLYTRINITY HASTINGS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
STATUTORY INFORMATION
The Parochlal Church Council of thè E￿I￿S18St1Cal Paiish ol Holy Trinty Hastings is an unincorporated
Charily. The nature of the Charty'5 opÈr8tions and princAple aCt￿thes Bre promoting the E￿lesIaStICal
Parish the whole rnission of the Church.
ACCOUNTING POUCIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statèments ofthe charity, whi¢h is a public beneffit èntity under FRS 102, have b86n prepared
in accordance with thè Charities SORP IFRS 102) 'Accounling and Reporting by Chaiiliès.. St8temenl of
Recommended Practice applicable to charities prèparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republie of Ireland IFRS 1021 {effective 1 January 2019),.
Fin8neial R8POrting Standard 102 'Thè Finanaal Reporting Standard applicable in thè UK and Republi¢ of
Ireland, and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been preparèd undèi the historical cost
convention.
Tho financial statements arè propared on a going con¢6rn basis. The financial statements are prèpar8d in
sterfing which is the functional cuirgnGy of the charity.
Income
All income 15 recognisod the Statement of Finanual Actwiti'es oncethe charty has entitlementto the funds,
it is probable that the incorne will be receved, and th8 atnount can be me8sur8d reliably.
For donations Iv be recognised the eh8rty will have been nolsfied of the amounts and the setuement date in
wrbtsng. 11 there are conditions altad)8d to the donation and this requires a level of perfomance before
enlillernenl ¢an be obtained, then the inGotne is deferred until those conditions are fully met or the fulfilmènt
of those conditions is within the control of the tharity. and it is probable that they will be fulfill8d.
Income trom trading aGlivrfies includes incomé @arned from fund raising even15 to raisè funds for the
charity. Income is recewed lor supplying goods and seN1￿5 in order to raise funds and is recognised when
enlktlem¢nt has OC￿rTed_
Incorne from grants is reeognised when Ihg Gharfty has entitlemènt after any perforInan￿ condition5 havè
been mel, il is probablè that the income wll be received. artd th8 amount can be meaSu￿d reliably If
enlillement is not met lhasa amounts are deferted.
Investment income is eamed through holding assets for inv8stment purposes. It inclLJdes interest and r¢nt.
No investment management costs are in¢urr8d. Interest and rental income are rÈcognisèd as the chatty's
right to receive the payment is establishéd.
Expenditure
Liabiltlies are recognisèd as èxpenditure as soon as there is a legal or Conslructlve obligation ¢ommitting the
charity to that expenditure, il is piobable Ihat a transfer of economic benefits wll be required in sèttlement
and thé amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an acGmals
basis and has been dassified undoi h88dings that aggregate all cost related to th8 category. Vlhere costs
cannot be directly attribuied to particular headings. they have been allocated lo advities on a basis
consistent wlh the use of resources.
It is ¢ategorised under the following headings-
Costs ol raising funds.
ExpÈnditure on charitab5e actwities includes Mini8ty expenditure, support and gov•rnance cpsls.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 (Continued)
ACCOUNTING POUCIES leontlnuedl
Support co$ts allocatlon
Support Costs are those that assist in the work of the rharily but do not direcuy represent d)8rit8ble activities
and include chui¢h and buildings expenses. They arp inGurred diredy in support of expèndituré on the
objects of the charity. Wher8 SUPPOrt costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings, they have
been 8lk)cated to the cost of Tai5ing (unds and expenditure on charitsblè activitiès on a basis consistent with
thè usè t)f thè resources.
Govèrnance ￿$ts comprise those c0818 associated meeting thg constitutional and statutory
requirements ofthe thality.
Taxatlon
The charity is pxtrmpt from lax on its ¢h#ritablÈ activities.
Fund account5ng
Unte8tri¢ted funds can be used in accordance wth the charitable objectives at thè disr*8tion of the tru5tee8.
Rastricted funds can bo used for particular Testii¢ted purposes within the objects of the charity.
R8Strictions arise when speGified by the dO￿r orwhen funds 8rÈ r8isÉd for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation ofthe nature and purpose of eath fund is induded in the notes lo)th¢fjnan¢ial statements.
Pènsion costs and other p08t4etlrement benefits
The chafity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the chaTity'8 pension
8cheme are charged to the Statement of Fin8nryal A¢tivities in the period lo whith th8y relate.
btors. roceivable and croditors payable wlthln one yèar
D8btors and creditors with no slated interest rate and receivablè and payable within one year are ie¢ordèd
8t tiansaclion price. Any losses arising from impaimient are recogni5gd irb ¢xpendiiure.
Golng concèrn
The finanoi81 $tatem8nts have been prepared on a going concem basis a5 the Trustèés believe that no
material uncertaintiès èxist. The Trustees have o)nsidwed the level of funds held and the expeded level of
Incon￿ and expenditur¢ for twelve months from approving th6s8 financial statements.
DONATIONS AND LEGACIE8
2024
2023
Collecli(>ns
Planned giving
Gift Aid
One off donations and legaues
Grants
Vision days
Miscellaneous
Focus
Fundraising events
Other gvonts
Child￿￿.5 Ministry
26.903
195.779
58,288
4,979
376,062
88,208
1,287
20.165
188,267
17,148
222,969
59,402
1,286
123
2.339
5.723
4,398
5,202
761.106
567,772
Grants received, incbjded in the above. aTe as follows..
2024
2023
Grants
376,062
222,969
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 (Continued)
INVESTMENT INCOME
2024
2023
Rents receivod
Deposit accounts Inter•sl
1,480
7,451
2,460
3,671
8,931
6.131
A property on 32-34 Robertson Street was pur¢ha$ed in 2023. This property is in the legal Dwnei$hip of
the DiC￿ese of Chi¢he$ter while Ihe benefi(aal ownership 1$ ¢onsidered by the Parothial Church Counal to
rÈst with the Church. Any incorne Irom this property would beneffit the Church and the Church bears the
responsibility for M￿ntenan￿ and repair. Rent income relating to this property was £480 in 2024 (2023-.
£nil).
The rentsl income from the occasional lelling of HTH Hall (a150 known as Cambridge Hall) which we lease
long term from the Church Growth Trust was £1.OCK) in 2024 {2023'. £2,460}.
5. OTHER INCOME
2D24
2023
Other Income
13.730
15,000
13.730
15,000
RAISING FUNDS
2024
2023
Cost of r8i$iny fund$
19.384
22.742
19.384
22,742
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Direct
Support
C08t
Isee note 8)
Total
Total
Costs
2024
2023
Chaittable activities
Ministry expenditure
Holy Trinity Hastngs Mini$thes
Chureh èxpènsès
Bu11dings
18,145
18,145
97,008
50,068
238,689
392,611
14.982
93.135
48,057
234,947
130,611
97,008
50,068
238,689
329,611
Total Charltable Acilvttle8
778.376
18,145
796.521
521,732
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PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY HASTINGS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 (Continued)
SUPPORT COSTS
2024
2023
General Offi￿ and administration
Ityjependent examiners, remunerab'on
14.845
3,300
14.982
1.450
18.145
14,982
STAFF COSTS
2024
2D23
Wages and salaries
Social sècurity costs
Other pension eosts
194,330
9,932
7,457
179,790
8.826
211.719
195,614
The averag¢ rnonlhly number of employees during the year was as follow$.'
2024
2023
Charitable actNitie5
No ¢mployE¢s ieG¢iv¢d emoluments in extsss of £80,￿0.
There were no key management personnel. the dergy b6ing rÈimburs8d by the Diocese.
10. TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 De¢ember 2024 nor for the
year 8nd8d 31 December 2023.
Trustees, expen8es
There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year erKled 31 Decembar 2024 nor for th• y8ar ended 31
D¢G¢mb?r 2023.
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PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY HASTINGS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 (Contlnued)
11. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricied Restricted
Funds
Funds
Total
Funds
INCOME AND ENtKJWMENT FROM
Donation$ and legacies
Investment Income
Other lrncome
344.802
6,131
15.000
222.970
567,772
6.131
15,000
Total
365,933
222,970
588.903
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising Funds
22,742
22,742
Charitsbla activltlos
Charit8blÈ atttivitiès
Ministry expenditure
Holy Trinity Haslings Ministrie
Church expense
Buildings
14,982
93,135
18,024
146,830
66,175
14,982
93.135
48,057
234,947
130,811
30.033
88,117
64.436
Total
361.888
182,586
544,474
NET INCOME IIEXPENDITUREI
40,384
44,429
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Totsl lunds brought foNard
79.987
118,486
198,473
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
84,032
158,870
242,9D2
12. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Trade receivables
Income tax recoverable
Other debtors
Prepayments
Accrued Income
5.808
5,521
975
1,630
2.016
7.710
10.693
13.934
13. CREDITORS.. AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Social setturity Ènd other t8x•s
Accrued expen$&s
3,675
12,166
3.498
15,841
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PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY HASTINGS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 (Continued)
1& MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
Movement
In funds
At1.1.24
At 31.12.24
Unrestrfcted funds
GÈn8rdl funds
84,032
12,414
96,446
Re8trl¢tsd fund8
Bursaries
ChIld￿n and Youth
Church Restorats"on Project
Equipment Fund
ajor Building Proje¢l
mus￿. Production. and Publityty
Pastoral Aid Funds
Saféhaven Ministries
SpeaT Centre
Ukraine Support
2,440
30,911
6,529
(18,116)
8,969
12,795
2,923
(97,9631
27,239
1,945
11,558
27,151
15,8181
2,923
17.4(K)
27.239
4.010
13,382
27.151
115,362
2,065
2,274
5,818
158.870
{44,5521
114,318
TOTAL FUNDS
242,902
132,138}
210,764
Net movemenl in funds, included in the above are as follows..
Incomlng
Resource8
Movement
irt funds
expendgd
Unrestricted funds
General funds
407,327
1394,913}
112,4141
Rostrieted funds
Bursari$$
Children and YoLrth
Church Restoration Project
Equiprnenl Fund
Major Building Project
usic. Production. and Publiaty
Past￿￿1 Ald Funds
Safèhaven Ministries
Spèar Céntr8
Ukraine Support
13,000
22,273
185,265
5,000
18.700
53,C4)0
3,00
21,928
57,954
16.320
16.471}
(40,389)
1165,265}
12,077)
1116,663)
(25,7611
11,055)
110,3701
130,8031
122,1381
6.529
118.116}
2,923
197,963)
27.239
1,945
11,S58
27,151
{5,818)
376,440
{420,9921
{44,5521
TOTAL FUNDS
783.767
1815,905}
132,1381
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PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY HASTINGS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 (Contlnuod)
14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Icontlnuedl
Comparatlves for mov•m•nt In funds
Net
Movement
In fund$
At1.1.23
At 31.12.23
Unrestrfcted funds
General funds
79.987
4,045
84,032
Ro$trl¢tod fund$
Buisarigs
Children and Youth
Church Restoration Pir)je¢t
Major Building Piojecl
Pastoral Aid Funds
S8fehaven Ministries
Ukraine Support
3,938
34.424
21.659
21,219
364
4,883
21,999
11,498)
13.514}
{21,659)
84,144
1,701
12,6091
{16,181}
30,910
115,363
2,065
2.274
5,818
118.486
40,384
158,870
TOTAL FUNDS
198,473
44,429
242,902
Comparative net movement in funds, ineluded in the above are as follows..
Incoming
Resources
Resources
expended
Illovemont
in fund¥
Unrestiictad fund8
General funds
365,933
1361.8881
4,045
Restrlcted fund$
Bursaries
Children 8nd Youth
Churej) Rèsloralion Project
Major Building Project
Pastoral Aid Funds
Safehaven Ministries
Ukraine Support
3.000
46,285
3,465
13S,345
29,000
5,040
835
14,4981
{49,7991
P5,1241
151,2011
{27.2991
17,6491
{17.0161
{1.498)
{3,514)
{21.659)
84,144
1.701
{2,609)
{16.181)
222.970
1182,5861
40.384
TOTAL FUNDS
588,903
IYA.4741
44,429
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## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT** 

**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024** _**(Continued)**_ 

## **14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS (Continued)** 

## **Description of Restricted Funds** 

**Bursaries** - Bursaries to provide a financial contribution towards cost of attending Focus for children, youth and others who would not otherwise have been able to attend. Funded by anonymous donors. 

Children and Youth - Funding towards the Children's ministry, Tots & Me, Youth work and school worker salaries, consumables, equipment and other costs. Funded by the Henry Smith Foundation, the Sequioa Trust, Little Lives, Hastings Borough Council Safer Hastings Partnership, Sussex Community Foundation and an anonymous donor. 

**Church Restoration Project** - Funding towards major restoration works to the fabric of the Church building. Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Friends of HTH and personal donations. 

**Equipment fund** - Funding for purchase of equipment to support various projects including play equipment, sensory play equipment and youth activities. Funded by the Catherine Cookson Trust. 

**Major Building Project** - Major building project for the development of HTH House. Funded by the Diocese of Chichester, The Chalk Cliff Trust, personal donations and an anonymous donor. 

- **Music, production and publicity** funding towards salaries and other costs to support the promotion of HTH activities, engagement with the wider community and the music ministry of the church. Funded by an anonymous donor. 

**Pastoral Aid Fund** -At discretion of Church Wardens. Funded by anonymous donors. 

**Safehaven Ministries** - The Safehaven Men and Safehaven Women projects have been funded by The Chalk Cliff Trust (Fridge repair), The Friends of HTH (defibrillator for the benefit of all HTH visitors and staff), Hastings Borough Council Safer Hastings Partnership, The Magdalen and Lasher Trust, National Lotter Awards for All, Pett Women's Institute, the Sussex Community Foundation and personal donations. 

**Spear Centre** -The Spear employability programme project has been funded by Resurgo, personal donations and an anonymous donor. 

**Ukrainian Sanctuary** - The Ukrainian Sanctuary Cafe and support. Funded by the Jerusalem Trust, Hastings Voluntary Action, Love Ukraine, The Revitalisation Trust and personal donations. 

## **15. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES** 

During the accounting period there were no related party transactions. (2023: £6,000). 

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