2023-12-31-accounts

The Lord is my strength and my shield,. my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leapsforjoy, and with my song I praise him. Psalm 28..7 Annual Report and Financial Statements for the parish of Kingsclere For the year ended 31st December 2023 ow JEStss

Introduction and statutory information The parish of Kingsclere is one of two parishes which together make up the United Benefice of Kingsclere and Ashford Hill with Headley, within the Diocese of Winchester, within the Church of England. Until June 2023 the benefice was in a vacancy. Rev. Pete Williams was appointed as Priest-in-charge from June 2023. The parish church is St Mary's. The correspondence address is Church Office, 37 George Street, Kingsclere, Berks, RG20 5NH. The Parochial Church Council IPCC} is a charity registered with the Charity Commission, number 1164911. Objectives The Parochial Church Council IPCCI has the responsibility of working with the incumbent in promoting the whole mission of the Church pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical- together with care of the church buildings and churchyard. Our benefice vision is defined as:"Follow Jesus, Love God's Family, Bless Others" Our Mission Action Plan was developed from this and the actions we plan to take are all focused on how we can improve the way we Follow Jesus, Love God's family and Bless others. The membershi Vicar (Chairl of the PCC durin 2023 was follows.. Vacant until June 2023 Rev Pete Williams (from June 20231 John Price (from Feb 20231, re-elected April 2023 Churchwardens Licenced Lay Minister Deanery Synod Members Steve Green Janet Larkins (from June 2022} PCC Members Sara Hannan{from April 2022) Janet Larkins (from April 2022) Kate Pink (from May 20211 John Price {from April 20231 Rodolph de Salis{from April 20231 Lese osta (from Ma 20211 Matt Hensby{from September 20231 Emma Rivers Co-opted Members Secretary PCC members are elected for a three-year term according to the Church Representation Rules. At its APCM in 2005, Kingsclere passed a resolution to set a limit of 3 years for continuous service{unless elected in anothercapacity}afterwhich an individual would be required to step down for a minimum of 1 year. This has been in operation since April 2006. All regular worshippers are encouraged to register on the electoral roll and stand for election to the PCC. Officers of the PCC Chair: Rev Pete Williams (from June'231 Electoral Roll Officer- Les Wallace Treasurer.. Lesego Stapley Safeguarding Officer.. Emma Rivers Secretary- Emma Rivers {non-voting)

Sub-committees & Working Groups The PCC fulfils its responsibilities by delegating to various smaller groups. The Standing Committee is a statutory sub-committee and made up of the Vicar and Churchwardens lex-officiol and at least two representatives of the PCC. During 2023 the standing committee did not meet, but instead the PCC met as a whole. The Fabric sub- committee deal with issues relating to the fabric of the building. There are two other working groups- the Ministry Team who meet to discuss worship in the parish, and the larder team, who oversee the Community Larder only. What has the PCC done during the year? The PCC met 6 times during the year. The average level of attendance was 91 %. During the year, the PCC: Managed the appointment of Rev Pete Williams as our Priest in Charge Worked closely with Ashford Hill with Headley PCC throughout the appointment process as wel l as pla nning services and dealing with benefice-wide issues. Carried out essential maintenance on St Mary's Church including repairs to the nave floor and replacement of the carpet. Supported a week-long summer holiday club for Primary School aged children. Celebrated the Coronation of King Charles Received regular reports on the finances of the PCC and reviewed spend against budget, adjusting our CMF contribution as necessary. Installed card machines to accept donations more easily. Supported a very successful Bank Holiday Fete Held services twice-weekly throughout the year as well as special services for festivals and other celebrations, Supported Kate Pink, Sarah Mussett and Chryssie Green as they completed the BCM training and were licenced in October 2023. Supported Steve Green who was re-licenced as an LLM in October 2023 Supported Beverley Williams who began her LLM training in September 2023. Collected donations and gave to the Community Food Link, Crisis, Macmillan Cancer Care, The Childrens, society and the Poppy appeal at various services and events throughout the year. Supported an Alpha Course in the Autumn Term In addition reports were received from the Treasurer of the PCC accounts, the Deanery representative and others to ensure that the PCC were monitoring and supporting all the activities being undertaken in its name. Risk The Council identifies risk in relation to the investments and take a ppropriate actions to minimise the financial effect of that risk. The Council endeavours to identify the risks relating to their activities and take such action to avoid or minimise such risks.

Statement of trustees, responsibilities Charity law req uires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each fi nancial year which Show a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and its fi nancial activities forthatyearand of its financial position atthe end of theyear. In preparing those financial statements the trustees are required to.. Set suita ble accounting policies and then apply then consistently., Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; State whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operational existence. The Council is responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure thatthe financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fra ud and other irregularities. Safeguarding Throughout the year the PCC have complied with their duty to have due regard to the House of Bishops, Safeguarding Policy and Practice Guidance. The above report was adopted by PCC at its meeting on 4th March 2024 Rev Pete Williams (Priest in Charge)

Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Parochial Church Council of St Mary’s Church, Kingsclere

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Parochial Church Council of St Mary’s Church, Kingsclere for the year ended 31 December 2023.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect

1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or

2. the accounts do not accord with those records.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Mark Ellis (ACMA)

21 Coppice Road Kingsclere Newbury

26th March 2024

PAROCHIAL CMURCH COUNCIL OF STMARYS CMURCM, ￿NG$CLEftE Chanty R￿181rat￿￿ NunU)er 1164911 Financlal Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 R•¢•ipts and Paym•nts A¢¢ounts Unresthdkd Reslncted lunds runds Total 2023 Tolal 2022 Note RECEIPTS Voluntary receipts: 1. Planned giving 2. Collections 3. All other givinglvoluntary receipts 4. Tax and Gfft Aid recovered £32.126.68 £0.00 £32,126.68 £32.446.23 £5,958.21 £0.00 £5,958.21 £3.156.Tl £42,398.43 £28,443.74 £70,842.17 £34,237.99 £11,453.97 £6,020.96 £17,474.93 £13.945.60 £91,937.29 £34,464.70 £126,401.99 £83.785.59 4a 5. Activities for generating funds 4b £15.tK13.52 £0.00 £15.003.52 £2.240.￿1 6. Investment in¢om• £11,232.93 £0.00 £11.232.93 -£8.968.21 7. Church a¢tiviti•s 4c £6,838.00 £0.00 £6,838.00 £12.033.86 Total receipis £125.011.74 £34,464.70 £159,476.44 £89.093.14 PAYMENTS Church activities: 8. Diocesan parish contnbution 9_ Clergy antj staffing costs 10_ Church running expenses £31,965.78 £0.00 £31,965.78 £39.397.15 £24,487.86 £1,035.04 £25,522.90 £27.499.74 £51,312_09 £12,629.41 £63,941_50 £34.152.73 £107.765_73 £13,664.45 £121,430_18 £101.049.62 4d 11. Cost of generating funds (fete) £2.054.28 £0.00 £2.054.28 £0.00 Total payments £109.820.01 £13,664.45 £123.484.46 £101.049.62 Surplusl{deficit) of receipts over payments £15,191.73 £20,800.25 £35,991.98 -£12.056.48 Transfers between funds -£13.82 £13.82 £0.00 £0.00 £15,177.91 £20,814.07 £35,991.98 -£12.056.48 Cash at bank and in hand at 1 January £115.020.29 £12,485.21 £127.505.50 £139.561.98 Cash at bank and in hand at 31 Decernber £130,198.20 £33,299.28 £163,497.48 £127.505.50

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• £0. £I￿).198.20 £33,290.28 £163.497.48 £727.￿5.50 2c￿8 usiry Receipts Pa>nnts basrs. 2. Funds arè held in the CCLA CBF Clmxth of Eroland In4S1￿ Fur¥J. Re￿ffts are used tr ortlin￿ 3. In error. at end. £228.47 wa5 in ￿ St Marsls bank aouwt that shwkl hav Lwn tra￿f￿r•d to the ConvDunity Foc¢J Bar Acwunt. It was transferred in January 2024. Cotrmunrty Foc•J Larder FLThY "Fr Missicyi fund"R' ChihJren & Farrity Furwj "Fr Kngsdere SurwJay FurwJ"R" Christmas me￿ FuTrJ 'R" Grft Day 2023 Flng Fenced "tr £4.155.13 £1,306.37 £8.754.10 £289.61 £7.859.78 £D.LKJ £1.327.8e £o.c4) £277.L £O.(X) £25.[￿.(x1 £9.388.96 £234.18 £3,480 82 £269 al £2￿J.88 £2.625.95 £1,072.19 £4.fy)1.14 £0. £O.LM) f25.IXJO.00 £13.82 £12485.21 £34.404.70 £13,1)$4.45 £13.82 £33.299.28 The Ct•h*en & Famity Fund to be spènt cffl ctrildren famly acts4Itb￿. The Gift Day 2023 Riryd Ferb0￿ rrwe5 ¥e to be used Wry5trMp Le•knh

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARVS CHURCH, IQNGSCLERE Charty Regi*&"￿ Number 1164911 Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 4. Further Anatysis ol Receipts aTrJ Payments Accounts Unrestricted Reslncted Total 2023 Tolal 2022 Jnds nds Note RECEIPTS a) All other givingivduntary receipts General Donations Insurance Claims Community Larder Donations anij Grants Fabric projects (incl Drainage) grants and fund raising From Ashford HilVHeadley + Wider Benefice £26.528.66 £21.501.13 £48.029.79 £12,532.82 £3.485.06 £0.00 £3,485_06 £980.00 £0.00 £6.942.61 £6,942.61 £8,178.56 £0.00 £0.00 £o_oo £0.00 £12.384.71 £0.00 £12.384.71 £12,546.61 £42.398.43 £28,443.74 £70,842.17 £34,237.99 b) Activit￿5 for generating fvnds Fete Luhts, Coffee Momings and olher £12.121.19 £2,882.33 £15.003.52 £0.00 £12.121_19 £0.00 £2,882.33 £0.00 £15,003.52 £0.00 £2,240.90 £2,240.90 Cl Church actiVrt￿S Fees for weddings arKI funerals Room hire £6.820.00 £18.00 £6,838.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £6,820.00 £10,784.86 £18_00 £1,249.00 £6,838.00 £12,033.86 PAYMENTS d) Church running expenses Donations utilities and rent Sch￿1 Bibles and M￿SKIn Cost of services Repairs and mainlenance AV and music Insurance Supplies Fhjwers CleanirMJ Training £1.065.43 £720.CMJ £1,785.43 £4,572.99 £14.425.15 £0.00 £14,425_15 £5.587.52 £0.00 £3.889.65 £3.889.65 £999.07 £5.484.00 £0.00 £5,484.00 £2,420.66 £17.408.53 £0.00 £17,408.53 £5.973.62 £249.70 £0.00 £249.70 £455.68 £5.498.43 £0.00 £5.498.43 £5.044.36 £5.749.99 £8.019.76 £13.769.75 £7,838.72 £120.72 £0.00 £120.72 £348.61 £808.50 £0.00 £808.50 £775.50 £501.64 £0.00 £501_64 £136.00 £51.312_09 £12.629.41 £63.941_50 £34,152.73