The Parochial Church Council of the Eccle5iaStic31 Parish of Christ Church with St Mary Magdalen and St Peter and St Paul, St Leonards on Se Registered Charity No. 1170031 For the year ended 31 Deomber 2023 CONTENTS Trustees Annual Report to 19 Statement of Financial ActNities 20 Balance Sheet 21 Notes To The Accounts 22 to 32 Rewrt of The Independent Examiner 33
Trustees Annual Report 2023 Re8lStered Charity No. 1170031 Contents Arms and Purpose Fundraising and Fellowship Serving the Community Financial Review Struciure. Governance anil Maintenance Christ Church St Leonards on Sea House Improvement Society Ltd St Mary Magdalen Educational Charity Sarah 8risto Charity Christ Church Old Buildings Trnst Risk Assessment Organisational Structure Fabric Safeguarding Children's Ministry Deanery Synod Youth Grou Sacristy Choir Page I
rrustees Annual Report 2023 Re8lStered Charity No. 1170031 l. Aims and Purpose Our aims and purposes as a charity.. The PCC has the responsibility of co-operatin8 Wlth the Incumbent in.. The provision and maintenance of the fabric of Christ Church. St Leonard5 on Sea and its associated buildin8S,' • Conducting regular Christian worship- The celebration of the Holy Eutharist. including on a daily basis at Christ Church,. baptisms. marria8es and funerals- Leaving Christ Church open to the public to enter and benefit from personal spiritual contemplalion.. Promoting the study of Christian teachin& practices and Scriptures: The provision of means and encouragement to promote fellowship within the membership of thè Churchès and thè wider community,. In addition to the above. Christian clevotional acts and outreach work is carried out, including.. -> Visiting the sick- Administering the Sacrameftts io ihose unable to attend re8ular acts of Worship, to the sick and dying,. -> Supporting pastoral work- -> Fostering ecumenical lin between dFffÈring Christian denominalions: -> Supporting the work of other local Charities. What we planned to do to achleve our charitable obiertives When planning our activities forthe year, our incumbent and the PCC have considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the specific guidance on 'charities for the advancerllent of religion,. In 2023124, we continued to Pursue the following objectives anil activities to fullil our aims: Enabling as many people a5 Possible to worship at our church. The Church is now open from 7.30- 7pm every day. except in exteptional circumstances. Enabling as many people as possible to become part of our parish community- Teachin& baptizin8 and confirming new and existing believers; Considerin8 how services can involve the many group5 that exist within the parish,. Putting faith into practice. throu8h prayer and scripture. music and sacrament,. Pase 2
Trustees Annual Report 2023 Registered Charity No. 1170031 Offering worship and prayer Assisting people fiom all walks of life to develop their knowledge of, and trust in, Jesus,. PfOViSiOn of pastoral care for people INing in the parish: Providing assistance to the poor and needy of the parish- Maintaining the fabric of the church building as a historic centre and focus of lrfe in the Parish. Our Mission Action Plan came to an end last year. and the Rertor, Wèr(lens & PCC are discerning the next steps to develop one for the next five years. The process began in 2D22 with an open meeting of the parish, but the next steps have been delayed by- amongst otherthings- overrunning building works, a Heritage Engagement Projeci & the temporary absence of the Rector oft sick leave. However, the Rector. Wardens & PCC remain committed to concluding this pr¢xess to enable u5 to have a long term plan in place to launch from our 150th Annlversary celebrations. Christ Church remains open daily for private prayer and public worship: there are is a Daily Low Mass offered either in the daytime11030aml or evening17pml to allow both retired and working people to attend. On Sundays. there is a Low Mass at 8am. followed by a time of silent prayer before the Blessed Sacrament and Morning Prayer at 915. The main sunday Sung Mass then folk)ws at 1030. which is supplemented by Sunday School. There are a150 occasional seasonal evening setvices, usually Even50n& offered by either our choir. a visiting choir or a combination of the two. As well as the continued offering of the daily Mass, additional opportunities for worship include the Rosary led by the Cell of Our Lady of Walsin8ham, the celebrations of major feasts and solemnities and since Leni 2024- the reintrodurtion of public daily Morning & Evening Prayer. Christ Church now offers 11 hours of regular public worship per week1572 hours per year- the equivalent of almost 24 501id daysll This doesn't include additional major feasts and solemnities. or the extra programmes of worship offered over Advent, Christmas, Lent & Easter. We can See this has borne fwit as our ASA IAverage Sunday Altendancel including Christmas & Easter had increased almost 25% for 2023 comparod with 2022. to 110. Baplisms continue to be Celebrated. including most recentty at the Easter Vigil, which also included three Confirmations. There were also seven confirmalions at the large celebration of St George's Day in April 2023. alon8side the Scout Church Parade. We conduct a small number of funerals, mainly of fomier parishioners. Page 3
Trustees Annual Report 2023 Registered Charity No. 1170031 Christian teaching occurs weekly in the preaching al weekday and sunday Masses, as wèll as in Lent & Advent Courses from the Rector. Visiting clergy have also come to speak and teach on particular topics. There have also been three courses of 516 sessions offered twictrweekly Idaytime and evening) over the past year to allow parishioners to explore the 'Meanin8 of the Mass'_ what happens at Christ Church, why and how it can be made more reverent. We also ran well-attended Alpha Course this year, and have hopes to repeat this in the future havin8 learned le5son5 about the most effective approaches to engaging new people and balancing their interests with those of current thuich members. The Rector also leads Christian worship at Christ Church Academy at least every week, a5 well as other additional seasonal seNices and continues to develop a growing programme of visits from the school and to the school in conjunctron with the staff and governors. Pastoral care 15 offered to members of our parish and congregation not just by the clergy Iboth stipendiary and retiredl but also by the Eucharistic Ministers of the church, in the form of home visits, home tommunions and pastoral calls. Christ Church continues to grow its wider ministry and vTrsibilily in the local community as well in a variety of ways inclu(ling hosting concert series, one.off events such a5 Staging a play about the life of julian of Norwich and particularly this past year with our Heritage Engagement Projeu. More details ale in the below reports. 2. Fundralslng & Fellowship Monthly table sales, which regularly bring in between £4IyJ-5 and are the result of a lot of hard work from our volunteers. have continued. They also act as an important )Int of interaction with the local community. There have also been other occasional events which have raised funds, such our Epiphany Meal. a Curry Night and a play by a local artist. Concerts also continue to provide both an important revenue stream, and an opportunity to develop links with local groups and people. As last year, the growth of the congregaiion and of tongregational giving represents an important source of income- as well as a primary aim of Christ Church in and ol itself. Sunday worship is now focussed on the 1030 Mass attended by a growin8 and diversifying congregation followed bv fellowship & refreshments for all- as well as the continued provision of an early 8am Mass, and quiet prayer and reflection in between. There have also been a number of'Bring & Share. parties after major Feasts & Feslivals- including Easter & Christmas. A major highlight was the celebration of the King'5 Coronation in May 2023 with special services and an outdoor party h05ted by the parish. and including many visitors and local friends. Paee 4
Trustees Annual Report 2023 Registered Charity No. 1170031 Although the completion of outstanding building works took longer than was originally hoped- and consequently occupied more time and energy for longer than anticipated- these have now come to a close. and put us in an excellent position to focus on our programme of event5 and fundraising for our 150th anniversary in 2025. This will also allow a greater focus of our collective time and efforts on missiovb and outreach to the people of God, and the growth of our church family in both faith and number. Various groups and ministries rest3rted last year continue lo offer the chance for more fellowship and outreach, including the Rosary lan important lay-led ministry) and Coffee hosted by the Cell of Our Lady of Walsingham,. Cozy Crypt- ongoing links and hostin8 of the School, the Fellowship of St Nicholas at Christmas, and our Unrformed Groups. The provision of a 'Scratch NatNitV on Christmas Eve was a new offering and a particular highlight. bringing well over 100 parents and families into church and laying the foundalions for a growing ministry of engagement and outreach to this demographic that is still relatively small at Christ Church. 3. Serving The Community This year we have continued, as much as we can. to continue looking outward in our mission and outreach. We have still been able to su ort the local communit in these wa The Seaview Projert (for the poor and needyl providin8 items of requirement when needed. Serving a51(Kal governors at our parish school. Serving as trustees of the Christ Church Old Buildings Trust ICCOBTI. Sarah Brisco Tw5t and the St Mary Magdalen Educational Charity. • Serving a5 Board member5 of the Christ Church St. Leonards House Improvement Society Ltd. Hosting weekly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Hosting weekly Cocaine Anonymous and NarcotlC5 Anonymous meetings. • Members of the sewin8 group are contributing knitted items of clothing to charities such as Surviving the Streets. Dom's Food Mission and Warming Up The Homele55. Page 5
Trustees Annual Report 2023 Registered Charity No. 1170031 hi Shel Opening the Crypt for the night shelters operated by SWEP Isevere Weather Emergency Protocol 15 no longer operating due to other council arrangement5. Regular contact and support is maintained with Surviving the Streets and some funding has been given to them via the Sarah Brisco charity. Discussions re ways forward for the church io continue its support a ongoing and 3 link between the charity and Chri51 Church is now fIrn? linked. We have contributed to the costs of their delivery vehicle5 and equipment and our Harvest festival Co1ction went to them. Other Initiatives The food bank continues to serve the local community and is in regular use. This 15 run by Surviving the Streets. Cosy Crypt has been started up on a regular Thursday basis as part ofthe Warm Space initiative. It has been a great success. open from 10am lo 4pm and staffed by Christ Church Volunteers. There ha5 been a constant good foot fall. Cosy Crypt offers a warm safe space. friendly faces and an opportunity to chat, rest and have hot drinks and snacks. A representative from Citizen's Advice 8ureau is in re8ular attendance to 8ive advice. Church members continue to volunteer to lead our local Scout Group and Serve a5 members of the Scout Group Comrnittee. Monthly Table Sales have continued and have proven once again to be a great succes5 Wlth local people and also as a means of income. Many thanks to the members of the congregation who tirelessly work on a regular basis to enable the sales to occur. The Parish Hall and Crypt have continued to be used by vulnerable gfoups A6 NI CA and both rooms ale open to the wider public for bookings. Active Arts. a charity for people with leamin8 difficulties also use the hall on a frequent basis as do various exercise and well }ing groups. The hall is also used for different types of exercise groups. The 'Book Room, in the Parish Centre is open twice a week and continues to r3i5e a profitable amount of money as well as providing a reading resource for the congregation and wider public. Pa8e 6
Trustees Annual Report 2023 Registered Charity No. 117(J031 The Church has been able to continue to host some concerts this year and has a good ongoing relationship with Hastings Philharmonic Choir and Chamber Choir. We have been able to benefit from a variety of recwtals by various people in church and sevèral concerts have taken place with full bookings. The concerts run by Hastings Philharmonic have become an extremely well known and popular feature in our oulreach to the wider community. The children's choir group, SonBbird5. set up by Hastir)8s Philharmonic Choir is continuing to take place In church. A good relationship continues with Citizens Advice Bureau housed in Christ Church Old Buildings Trust ih the courtyard. We have developed a link wf(h the festival'A Town Explores A book, whith engages the tommunity in assorted activities and events round a book theme. In 2023 the opening ceremony took place in the church and discussions re further activitie5 Ill the church are open. The church became involved in the Si Leonards on Sea community Frost Fair and parade with the Litur8y Group dressing up as angels anil promoting Chrislmas activtties in the churth. Variou5 activities involvin8 the Liturgy Group took part in Ad¥ent to which members of the public could attend. This year a National Lottery Heritage Fund series of evenls open to members of the congregation and the wider public took place. Thi5 was co-ordinated by Lucy Bailey and involved a series of activities for children over a period of months which were well attende(l. A Community Embroidery depicting church and community was also undertaken in several venues, the main one being Christ Church and the unveilin8 of this was on Easter Sunday. As part of the heritage fund initiative open days one of the stone masons from Heritage Stone, working on the buildin8. was on hand to give ialks and explanations of the Work invofved. 4. Financial Review Throughout 2023 the PCC continued to highlight different ways in which people can financially contribute to the mission and ministry of the Church in thi5 PaTish. The 'Mind ihe Gap. Stewardship campaign was launched again in both May and October, seeking additional giving, and particularly through the Parish Giving Scheme IPGSI, enabling a more direct means of reclaiming Gift Aid, thus helpin8 with our cash flow. Although this brought about a small uptake in numbers of givers, the overall level of regular giving has not increased. since some 8ivers were105t. Page 7
Trustees Annual Report 2023 Registered Charity No. 1170031 Throughout the year Christ Church continued to eage the fundraising consultancy Crai8myle as professional 5UPPOrt to advise on capital campaigns to raise the sums required io take our Tower Clock plans forward, and to create plans to make the annual running costs of the church 5UStainable without relying on reserves. The Quinquennial Inspection showed the requiremeni for urgent fabrtc restoration repairs. Works to the Tower, and SoLJth Elevations were completed in 2022, and the remaining elevations of the Church are the subject of a grant by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. which has covered a large part of the costs, but ha5 Still required over £IIX),I)CM) to be found to complete all the necessary works. £70,000 of this has been incurred by the end of 2023, with the remaining £35,1) to be incurred during the first half of 2024. We were fortunate to successfully negotiate a further £io,rn) grant in respect of the South Elevation Works. During 2023 donation income was £17.786 lower than in 2022, entirely resulting from no le8acv income during this year. Income from the use of the Church Hall and Crypt together with concerts in the Church, was lower than in 2022. but still a valuable contribLStion to Church funds. The PCC continue. where possible. to keep expendilure under tight control. However the day.to4ay deficit although eliminated during 2023 this was due entirely to the negotiated 3 year reduction in our Parish Share payments to the Diocese. These 3 years are to allow u5 to address our ongoing deficits. The investment holdinEs. in line with market trends in 2023, recovered £28,620 of the previous years deficit on their revaluation at the year-end. The overall effect has i*en to decrease our Reserves by almost £20.0(XJ. The PCC continues to address this unsustainable financial position through its Financial Sustainability Sub-committee, tasked with achieving a balance of income over expenditL4re over a five-year period. It has not been possible during 2023 to make much progress, and it is essential that we make further progress on increasing our Income in 2024. Why we hold some money in reserve The PCC discussed the following factors in arriving at their reserves w>licy.' Money should only be kept in SerVe for specrfic reasons- whilst the Bible clearly indicates that we should not hoard, it is also clear that sensible planning for known events and a contingency for emergencie5 are irnportant. In 2023 there was an excess of expenditure over income of £48.405 before the exceptional increase in the value of our Investments is taken into Account. The ongoing income is insufficient to meet the ongoing costs of the Church, the largest item of cost being the Parish Share. Whi15t the reduction in Parish Share for the next two years helps addre55 this, there is no immÈdiate cause for concern. given the current levels of cash and other resetves, it remains prudent to make reserves for both ongoing costs and special repair and maintenance costs, for ihe Church and Church Hall. Page 8
Trustees Annual Report 2023 Registered Charity No. 1170031 Policy.. It is the policy of the Church to keep-six months. running costs1£70.000 before the special short-term reduction in Parish Share costs). to cover any unforeseen emergencies. The PCC will also keep in reserve sufficient funds to enable the Church, and Church Hall to be kept in a good and substantial state of repair. Currently an amount of £42,¢YXI is considered to be a reasonable estimate. This policy is reviewed annually. 5. Structure, Governance & Management The Parochial Church Council IPCCI is registered with the Charity Commission as required by the Charities Act 2011. Its Eoverning document is the Parochial Church Councils IPowersl Measure 1956. During the year the following served as members of the Parochial Church Council- Ex Officio members Rector: The Rev'd Thomas Crowley A5SlStant Curates.. The Revd Dr Richard Ralph INSMI Authorised Lay Minister: Jane Hart Wardens: Susan Shaw PCC Vice Chuirmon Maureen Harman Elected Members: William 8aker Trevor Davies Christophei Gidlow Tina-marie Grevett Michael Hart Andrew Knight Jane Read John Read David smith Page 9
Trustees Annual Report 2023 Registered Charity No. 1170031 Deanery Synod Representatives: luliÈ Gidlow Anne Hanney Assistt7nt Sofeguording OffKer Elizabeth Mackay Su54n Parsons Membership of the PCC is determined under the Church Representation Rules and consists of certain ex-officio members (the incumbent, curdles}. the churchwardens and members Df the Deanery, Diocesan or General Syn¢)ds and lup tol 12 members of the church who are elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting IAPCMI- Members are warmly encouraged to stand for election to the PCC and we try to ensure a balance of Skil and experience where possible. A Standing Committee meets to transatt PCC business between PCC meetings, and the Rector & Churchwardens meet on a regular basis to address any ongoing or arising matters. 6. Christ Church St Leonard5 on Sea House Improvement Society Ltd The Board of DireEtors is chaired by the Rector. The other Direuors are, Sue Parsons a rnember of the PCC, Heidi Ralph and Melanie Clark. The Company Secretary is Trevor Davies and the Managing aEents continue to be FPE. Fr Richard Ralph is in attendance at Directorfs meetings. Sadty during 2023 we lost both Gerald Funnell. a retired Director and George Bryan. Their expertise will be sorely missed and may they Rest In Peace. The Directors have the responsibility of adrnTrnistering and maintaining St Richard's House, Pevensey Road, St Leonards-on-sea, East Sussex. During 2023, the Board of Directors continued to improve the standard of housing and levels of comfort for our tenants. with flat improvements being made to existing tenants a150. A new Intercom Telephone system as well as CCTV to the front of the Building has been installed. Costs tontinue to increase, but rents were not increased during ihis difficult time linancially. This has led to a deficit again the year. Whilst the Society has ample reserves to meet this, it is necessary to address this and Rents will be increased over a two.year period commencin8 April 2024. but still to a level well below current market rentals. The registered address is Christ Church Parish Office. 2 Christ Church Courtyard, London Road, St Leonards on Sea, TN37 6GL. 7. St Mary Magdalen Educational Charity The charity Is re8i5tered with the Charity Commission13064951. The charity c)ffers cash grants to individuals and organisations that will tend to facilitate education in accordance with the principles of the Church of England. and provides grants to Christ Church School in particular. The charity mainly operates within the parish of Christ Church and St Mary Magdalen. Sl Leonards-on-sea or in the wider Borough of Hastings. Other areas where this Charity could offer suprt are bein8 examined. The Trustee5 are chaired by the Rector. There are 4 other Trustees including Michael Hart a member of the PCC and Trevor Davies as Treasurer. PaEe 10
Triistees Annual Report 2023 Registered Charity ND. 1170031 8. Sarah Brisco Charliy The charity is registered wwth the Charity Commission12115541. The Trustees are The Rector and the Church Wardens 3nd Treasurer. The charity exists for the relief of the poor of the Parish which it does throuEh the making of grants to individuals. and organisations within the Parish of Christ Church. St Leonards-on-sea, at the absolute and uncontrolled discretion of the Trustees. In 2023 this included grants to Chrisl Church School for part of the costs of the needy schoDl•children's Walsillgham Pilgrimage, as well as a further contribution to SuNiving The Streets for their provislon to the needy. The Charity also fun(led the Defibrillator for Community use in thè Courtyard. 9. Christ Church St. Leonard5 Old Building Trust The charity is re8istered with the Charity Commission110873211 The Trusi owns ancl manages the buildings parallel to Christ Church known as the Old School Buildings and the land upon which the Christ chUh CE Primary and Nursery Academy stands. The objects of the Trust are: l. The advancement and promotion of theological e(lucation and training for lay and ordained persons in the Church of EnBland. 2. Meeting rooms for the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church and St Mary Ma8dalen. St Peter and Sl Paul, St Leonards-on-sea. 3. Accommodation for clergy and their families within the Church of En8land. 4. For other charitable purposes connected with the Church of En8land The Rector of Chri5l Church, Fr Thomas Crowley. Bishop Peter Wheatley. Mrs Maureen Harman, Bishop Nicholas Reade, Mrs Susan Parsons. Mr Paul Lewis and MrAndrew Knight serve as Trustee5. Mr Andrew Knight is also Clerk to the Trustees. Highlights for 2023 have been= The completion of the major maintenance of the outside of OSB both South and North side5. The continuation of a ten-year leasè let to CA1066 (Citizen5 Advice Bureau) from 211119 Page 11
Trustees Annlial Report 2023 Re8lStered Charity No. 1170031 A rolling l-year lease let as a private residence for 17 Alfred Street from 11512020 The continuation of a rollin8 I-year lease of the 'Parish Rooms, to the Christ Church PCC A continuation of a 125-year lease to Hastings Borough Council for the part of the building known as Renaissance House The Board met five time5 during 2023 an(1 discussed and progrèssed where p055ible ¢ A closer relationship with the Mother Agnus Trust IMATI o Fire Safety in the Old School Buildings IOSBI o Long term slrategy of the use of the OSB includin8 discussions with the Mother ABnes Trust and the Diocese o A succe550r for the p05t of Clerk to the Trustees ts Anti-social behaviour tn and around the OSB and Chiist Church Compliance with the Charities Commi%sion 3(Ivice on Risk and ¢ Installation of pigeon deterrents. Agreed an extension of the BHT SUPlease in Renaissance House Financial Control 10. Risk Assessment The ri5k5 faEin8 the PCC include the state of repair of the church, and ihe financial requirements to meet its stated activities. includin8 payment of its Annual Parish Sha. The structure of the church 15 continually monitored by the Church Architect reporting regulady to the Standing Committee and PCC. The finances are controlled by careful budgeting and close attention io fvndraising, particularly with the employment of professional fundraiser5 and an ongoing multi-year stewardship carnpaign. There have been no seriou5 incidents or other matters relating to this charity over the previous financial year that should have been brought to the attention of the Charity Commissioners but have not. There is a Church Risk Assessment booklet. It is stron8ly recommended that all who work in the church read il and abide by it. There is a copy in the Outer Sacristy and more copies are now available for group5 who hire the church and for school vssttS. 11. Organisational Structure The PCC is responsible inter alia for promoting the mission of thè Church, the parochial budget. and all expenditure thereunder, and the care and maintenance of the fabric of the church. All members of the PCC are volunteers. Page 12
Trustees Annual Report 2023 Registered Charity No. 117(K)31 New representatives are told of their responsibilities and of the issues facing the Church by extsting representatives, and receive such additional training as required. Officers of the PCC, including the Secretary and Treasurer are appointed at the first meeting of the PCC after the VestTy Meeting. The PCC approved a set of Terms of Reference in November 2022 which outlined the expected conduct of members, lo which all llew members are required to assent. These were updated in July 2023. As indicated, members of the PCC also serve as representatives on the Deanery Synod. The thurch is run entirety by volunteers. as the one stipendiary clergyman is remunerated by the Church Commissioners. Without the work of these volunteers. Christ Church would not function. 12. Fabric Firstly, it is important to thank Terry Knight immensety for doing many necessary jobs around the Church. including painting the Crypt. dealing with the Fire Extinguisher Fllounling5. and securin8 loose wooden tiles in the Church Flooring. SERVICING- The Church alarms, Font lifting mechanism. Altar lamps. Smoke alarms, Fire Extinguishers, PAT Testing and boilers for the Church and Parish Centre. have all been dealt with. DRAINS- the drains around the Church and Parish Centre have all been checked and cleaned out as necèssary. PARISH CENTRE BOILERS- at present there is no heating or hot water in the Parish Centre. One of the two boilers stopped workin& Am inspection from Dale Saunders engineer. who complete understands the system, said that the boilers were not fit for ihe purposes of heating such a large space, which should have been known when the buildings were renovated. Dale Saunders quoterl £7,000 for one boiler that would effectively heat the Centre. Two weeks ago the second boiler died. Both Boilers burnt out doinE a job they were not equipped to do. 13. Safeguardin8 Myself. Anne Hanney and jessica Midgely Campbell are the Safeguaiding personnel for Christ Church. We are responsible for advert15ing and supporting training and doing DBS thecks. We follow the Diocesan guidelines, an(J are in regular contact with Church House ènd the DBS checkinE agency. Page 13
Tf L¢Stee5 Annual Report 2023 Registered Charity No. 1170031 Our pollcles and prOdureS are rewewed and updated. Thls Is currently being done as I will be handinB this over to Anne a5 the Lead RrU1ter. and thereloTe 5teppin8 back from this rolei a8aln to concentrate on my ALM roles. Jane Hart Safeguarding Olfvcer 14. Childn,$ Ministry PALS IPraisè and Learn on Sundays) Sunday School in its currènt format has been running for about 30 vears. Over this time, we have had various leaders (some still involved- myself and Fiona -thank you Fiona !), and different styles of teaching and learning. Some leaders have been qualrfied teachers or teachinB assistants, and bring a wealth of knowledge and experience, and others are volunteers from other walks of life. Above all. we have a passion for 5harin8 the love of Jesus with the children of our church and parish, We all have individual and unique skills, so the children benefst from a varied teaching programme. In recent months thè children havè taken part in the Scraich Nattvity on Christmas Eve, and also The Frost Fair ané The St Leon8rds Festival. I was privileged. with Tina & Sharon. to be involved in the Walsingham Children's Pi18rima8e in March. 18 children went from school. and I from church. They gave a presentation on this yearfs therne 'Mary's Song,, on Mothering Sunday. and gave out posies to the ladies ofthe church. Fr Thomas was also presented with a very fetching Easter bonnet on Easter Sunday, and the children helped tg give out Easter eggs to the con8re8ation. Those that have been involved on a regular basis are Fiona. Krystyne. Sharon, Kate, less. Tina an myself. My thanks go to all of those. and others that have stepped in as needs arise. All leaders are DBS checked and others are supervised. am an Aulhori5ed Lay Minister for Children & Families, and also an ALM for Liturgy & Worship. These roles have involved study courses, and follow on from my degree in Religious Education Studies. I have recently stepped away from PALS to concentrate on the wider ministry my training affords me, but I will Still be involved in the children's ministry, and key events with my ALM hat on. I hope to have some more Godly Play and Messy Church ses5iOll5. which are open to familie5 and individua15. Covid got in the way of much of the children's work. and I feel we are still rebuilding. Page 14
TrustLJes Ann ual Report 2023 Reg15tered Charity No. 117(M)31 As a team we still plan to have regular Sunday morning se55ions. but also these bigger event5, and others, both within church and in the wider community. For these we hope to recruit one off volunteers. Watch this space! You can still contact me on ane.alm ahoo.com Jane Hart Authorised Lay Ministei- Children & Families 15. Deanery Synod Our parish was well repre5erFted at the very few Deanery Synod meetings held April to April. M05t of the value this year has been literal rnbxing with other parish representatives. We discover much in common: that other parishes had been running alpha groups, h3vinB warm spaces and coffee clubs. Leadership of synod is changing. Reverend Matthew Foy of St Matthews and St Ethelbur8a's Church has been appointed Rural Dean. It is likely the new chairperson and treasurer will be appointed at the next meeting. Synod Members representin8 Christchurch.. Sue Parsons, Anne Hanney, Lizzy Mackay, Julie Gidlow 16. Youth Groups: Group Scout Leaders Report 2023 Firstly, I would like to say a big thank yotj to all our section leaders. assistant leaders. occasionallparent helpers and younE leaders foi all the great work they do. Without them we wouldn't be able to run our sections each week and all the acttvities in-between. Our young people numbers have grown over this past year12023}, which is realfy great to see. As the group continues to grow. we have welcomed more volunteer helpers like Sarah Mayes. Krystyt)e Walsgrove. Charley Roe. lon Bromell, Catherine Cattaway. Harley Marshall. Alex Stocks and Sharon Irving. Highlights from this yearfs programmes... The Hastifigs half-marathon returned. which was gat. The whole section lurned up and Tt was good to See so many of the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts ihere helping the runneis. We've seen the passing of our Queen and the crowning of our new King and reflected/celebrated both. Page 15
Trustees Annual Report 2023 Registered Charity No. 1170031 We have been over to RSPCA Mallydams a couple of times this year. The Cubs and Scouts visit was our 'helping nature camp. and the Beaver5 was their first sleepover. We also hosted our annual beach clean. with help from the RSPCA education team. The Beavers also had there annual fun day. over at Bushywood campsite. So many activities seen and done, plus some very tuckered out leaders in attendance. I would also like to acknowledge that our very own Merry an(1 Tabby received their 5-year seNice awards, finally. A great achievement, even though ihese are always received late. I would also like to extend a special ihank you Graeme Monk, our fom)er GSL. As l am finding out first hand. being a Group Scout Leader is never a dull day... never felt so popular before in my lrfe, especially for things I never knew existed or were necessary before. So, I thank you on behalf of the 9th family for all your time. your encoura8ement and your commitment to being you. Ronnie Group S(oul Leader 17. Sacristy °8ut whot do you actuully doy is a question I was asked during Holy Week and, since thi5 IS the first time I have been asked to write a report for the APCM. I thou8ht I would try and answer it a5 a means of introducing the Sacristy Team to the wider congregation of Christ Church. In the five years since I became a Sacristan there have been some fluctuation5 to the level of service offered by the Sacristy. Back in 2019, when the were three of us. we covered at least one service every day of the week. A year later, when Covid came, there were initially no service5 to cover at all and then suddenly we found ourselves having to set up and clear away four SeiCe5 back-to-back every Sunday- that was tough but just about do-ablÈ. Thes@ days we are back to a more manageable level lat least when it's llot Holy Weekll and with the current members of the team we are still usually able to make sure that there is always someone to set out ar)d clear away the items used at Mass. Essentiaify the role of the Sacristan is to have charge of the Sacred items used in the offerin8 of Mass, and other services. For each Mass the Sacristy Team set out vestments for the priests, layrng them out in a specific orcjer so he can put them on correctly. We set up vessels (chalice and ciboriuml with the correct linens. and make sure there are enough wafers, waler. and wine for communion. Page 16
Trustees AnnLial Repurt 2023 Registered Charity No. 1170031 We prep3Te the bowls and towels for the priest io wash his hand5 during Mass, and extra water and linens for the cleansing of the vessels that takes place in the Lady Chapel post communion. We prepare the liturgical books- the Lertionary, Gospel and Ordo- and make sure that everything is In place on the leBilium for the priest, lector and intercessor. We ensure there is oil in the 13rge altar candles, refill numerous wax candlesticks, restock the pricket stands and votives, and most importantly make sure the Tabernacle lamp is Constant alight. We take charge of changing the liturgical colours accordin8 to the Season or any special Feast days or Solemnities. We put up and take down the Shrine banners, a8ain according to the ason, ènd determine how many Shrine candles are put out on any given Sunday. The set up for a normal Sunday takes us approximately two hours each week. but there is always more to do in the Sacristy (stock takin& orderin& cleaning brass and silver. repairing items etcl so we are often in church for much longèr. On special Feast Days- Christma5, Easter, Corpus Christi. All Saints and All Souls- there is Considerab more to think about. During Holy Week, for example. we have the equivalent of a regular Sunday set up every day, plu5 Several service5 that only happen once a year- the Washing ol the Feet on Maundy Thursday (which require5 large bowl. thirteen towels and water at exactly the righi temperaturel. and the Stripping of the Aliars Iwhich is a military operation all by itseln, the Solèmn liturgy of the Passion on Good Friday, and of course the incredibty complex Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday, which requires the preparation of not only the usual items for Mass. but the whittling down of a new Paschal candle. the pparatIon of two Paschal Candle 51ands, the emptyin& cleaning and refilling of the font. the preparation of approximately 100 hand held Candles for the con6re@ation, the laying of new linens on six separate altars, the hanging of banners, and placement of ftowers, plus twice the number of altar lights to be put out-the set up for this service alone takes almost terb hours. 11 goes without saying that none of this can be done without a huge amount of helpl After a couple of difficult years following Covid. we started thi5 tirne last year to builLI the Sacristy Team. I was joined bv Mark O'sullivan and Tina Grevett land sometimes Eden tool who give up their time each Saturday to join me in preparing for Sunday service5. Gail Salsbury covers what is needed for the largest of the weekday services on 8 Wednesday. Sue Edwards has taken over the washing of all the small linens for Mass every week, previously done by Louise Fisher (who also washeil and ironed the large altar linen cloth5- an immense taskll and Val Cooper. Page 17
Trustees Annual Report 2023 Registered Charity No. 1170031 One of the Sacristy tosks.. burnin9 the polm crosses andmoking o5hfor Ash Wednesdoy For the large festiva15 of Christmas and Eoster, regular helpers Graerne Monk, Harry Walsgrove, Philip Mackay. Mark O'sullivan, Will Baker and John Zachariah are often joined by other rnembers of the Serving Team and congregation who help to carry very large and heavy items around the church for me. l am deeply grateful to you all- it would noi be possible for me to do what I do without your help. Julie Gidlow- Sacristan 18. Christ Church Parish Church Choir The choir currently consists of 4 Sopranos. 2 Altos, 2 Tenor5 lone of whom is the organist and the other occasionall and l Bass. We have had quite a busy year whtch has involved some changes. The choir is now leading the congregational singing frown the chancel, a position they occupied when the church was first built. It is a much better position to sing from and ihe acoustic bn that position help5 the sinEers produce a good sound. The climbing of the slairs to the gallery often left individuals out of breath in the past. Now that they are singing in the char)cel they are able to process in and out with the servers and clergy, as well as taking part in the prayers befoie and after the service. The choir works hard each week preparirhg the music so that they can lead the congregalion in worship SLJnday by Sunday. They are a very Commitled group of individuals and over the week leading up to Easter were singing services on a daily basis. It was a joy to welcome the choir of St Mary's Parish Church, St Neots in Cambridgeshire to sing Evensong wilh us in july 2023. They enjoyed seeing Christ Church as Charles Lyndhurst-vèughan was their Rector before he came lo Christ Church. Our choir went to sing Evensong at Sl Neots in October. Page 18
Trustees Annual Report 2023 Registered Charity No. 1170031 On Saturday 18th November, our choir set off in the School Minibus to Iravel all the way to Covenlry to sing Evensong at the Cathedral, together with the choir of St Neots. I had the g3t privilege of playing the magnificent Cathedral organ. Future dates include.. Satulday 1st June- Evensong at St Edmundsbury Cathedral Sunday 28th Ju5y- Even50ng at St Neots Parish Church. Saturday 24th August- Evensong at Chesterfield Parish Church. (The church with the crooked spire). If there are any that feel that ihey could sing as part of our choir they should have an informal conversation with me during coffee after a seThice. David Smith Director of Music This Trustees, Annual Report wa5 approved by the PCC and signed on their behalf by- Revd. Thomas Crowle PCC Chairman Date= P38e 19
Statement of Financial Activities for the 12 Months Ended 31st December 2023 Registered Charity No. 1170031 Unre5tricQed Fuvd Total Funds Z023 Total Funds 2022 Fvndlsli Fundlsl Incorne and endowments from: Donation5 and legacies Charitable attlVLties orher trading activities Investment5 72.920 291 72,920 291 90,706 S59 237.747 12.806 242,629 13.Z77 191,963 9,885 Other receipts Total Incorne 323.764 S353 329.117 295.113 Expendlture on: RaisinE funds Charitable activities 3,683 350.902 17.756 3.683 351.548 22,291 7,911 347,912 16.627 646 Other trading activitie5 Other expenditure Total expenditure Net Eains lor105ses1 on Inve51ments Net income or (nèt expènditure) Tran5fer5 between fulld5 4.535 372341 27,130 121A471 5.181 377,522 18,620 119.7851 382,450 140,0821 1129.4191 24 24 121.4471 1.638.: 24 119,7851 1129,4191 Othei ietO8nlsed 8alnslllosstsl: Reconciliatfon oflunds.. Net movement in funds Total funds brought forward 31.12.2022 Total lunds Carrled foiward 121A471 344283 31236 £1ffi38 17.191 I829 f24 119.7851 361,911 342,126 1129.4191 491.330 361,911 437 461 Page 20
Balance Sheet as at 315t December 2023 Re8lStered Charity No. 117(K)31 Total Funds 2023 TotolFunds 2022 Notes Intangible assers Tangible assets Investments 330,156 461 301.560 437 Endowed invesiments Total fixed assets Stock5 Debtors Cash at bank and in hand Total (urient assets Creditors.. Arnount5 falling due within one year Net current asset5 or Iliab*litiesl Total assets less cuvrent liabilities Creditor5.' Amounts falling due afrer more than 330,617 301.997 25.921 77.078 102.999 149.4181 53,581 384,198 5.307 144,2( 149,507 147,521) 101,986 403.983 15 li 12 142.0721 342,126 {42.0721 361.911 Total net a5set5 or Iliabilitiesl The fvnd5 of the charltv.. Endowment funds Restrirted income lunijs Unrestricted funds 461 437 17.191 344.283 I829 322.836 Revaluation reserve Total unrestricted funds 322.836 344.283 Yotal charity lund5 342,126 361.911 This Annual Financial Report, for the year ended 31st December 2023, includin8 the noie5 following, was approved by the PCC and signed on it's behalf by Revd. Thomas Crowley Chairman Date Jl Page21
Note5 to the Financial Report Registered Charity No. 1170031 Accounting Policies Accounting Convention The financial statements have been prepared under the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 in accordance with applicable accounting slandards and the cUrn1 120151 Statement Of Recommended Practice. Accounting and Reporting by Charities SORP IFRS 1021. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by the inclusion of investments at market value and the revaluation of fixed 3ssets. The financial statements include all transactions, èssets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their affiliation to another body. nor those which are informal gatherings of church members. Funds Accounting Funds held by the PCC a-. Unrestrictedfunds - gerieral funds which can be used fow PCC ordinary purposes. Designotedfunds monies set aside by the PCC out of unrestricted funds for specific future purposes or projecls. Re5trictedfunds al income from InJ5ts or endowments which may be expended only on those restricted objects provided in the terms of the twst or bequest,. bl donations or grants received for a specific object or invited by the PCC for a Specific objett. The funds rnay only be expended on the specific object for which ihey were given. Anv balance remaining unspent at the end of the year is carried forward a5 a balance on that fund. Endowmentfunds - funds the capital of which must be maintained.. only income arising from the investment of the endowment may be used, either as restricted or unrestricted funds, depending on the purpose set out in the terms of the original endowment. Income and Éndowments All income and endowmenls are accounted for Wlthout deduction for any costs of receivability. are recognised when there is evidence of entitlement. receipt is probable, and the amount can be measured reliably. Page 22
Notes to the Financial Report Registered Charity No. 1170031 Donations and legacies Collections are recognised when received. Plonned giving CeiVable is recognised when there is evidence of entitlement, receipt is probable, and the amount accords with the Gift Aid declaration or other recor(l of intention to donate. Gift old recovered is recognised when the income to which it is attached is recognised. Gronts ond legocies are recognised when the formal offer in writing of the funiling, is received by the PCC. Charitable artivities Soles of mogozines and study notes are recognised when received. Rentsfrom property are recognised in accordante with the rental agreements. when receipt 15 probable. Other tradin8 activities Troding octAVltie$ are where income is receivable in return for selling goo(Is or providing services. Income from Irading is recognised either= a when received, or b- in the cease of concert5= for the year in question. irrespective of date of receipt. Advance bookings ore included in creditors until the concert has taken place. Investment income Dividend5 are accounted for when due and payable. Interest entitlements are accounted for as ihey accrue. All other income All other income is recogni5ed in accordance with the above overall policy. Gains and losses on investments Realised gains are Tecognised when the investments are sold. Unrealised gains and losses a accounted for on revaluation at 31 December. Expenditure Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and accounled for gross. Grants Grants and donation5 are accounted for when paid over, or when 3warded where the award creates a binding obligation on the PCC. Page 23
Notes to the Financial Report Registered Charity No. 1170031 Church Activities The diocesan parish contribution is accounted for on an annual basis, reflecting the allocation set by our Deanery. Any parb5h tonlribution unpaid at 31 December is provided for in these accounls as an operational Ithough not a legall liability and is shown as a creditor in the balance sheet. Fixed Assets Tangible fixed assets Consecrated and beneficed property of any kind is excluded from the accounts by s.10121 of the Charilies Act 2011. Movable church furnishing held by the Vicar and Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal. are accour)ted as inalienable property unless consecrated. They are lisled in the church's inventory which can be inspected but are not included in the financial statements. For other property acquired prior to Idatel there is insufficient cost information available and therefore the tost of such assets is not stated in the financial statements. All expenditure on consecrated or beneficed buildings and individual ilems costing under £l.iIXI are written off in the year ihey were incurred. Depreciation Depreciation is calculated to write down the cost of tangible fixed assets. excluding freehold properties, over their expected useful lives. The rates generally applicable are: Fixtures and fittings Audio visual equipment Office equipment 33% 25% No depreciation is provided on freehold property as it is the PCC'S policy to maintain these assets in a continual stale of sound repair. The useful economic life of these assets is so long and residual values so high that any depreciation would not be material. These assets will be subject to annual impairment reviews. Provision will be made if theie has been any permanent diminution in value. Investments Investments are stated at market value at the balance sheet date. Page 24
Notes to the Financial Report Registered Charity No. 1170031 Current Assets Amounts owing to the PCC at 31 December in respect of fees, rents or other income are shown a debtors less provision for amounts that may prove uncollectible. Short-term dep051ts include cash held on deposit either with the CBF Church of England Funds. or at the bank. Page 25
Notes to the Financial Report Registered Charity No. 1170031 Analysis of Income and Endowments 12 Months to 31st December 2023 Unrestrkted Fund Restrirted Fund En¢Jowment Fund Total Funds 2023 Total Funds 2022 Planned giving (excl. Gifr Aid) Planned Giving lincl Gift Aidl Donations LOOSÈ cash collections 12.817 13.887 21.935 5.961 2.357 1,551 5.531 8.881 I217 I387 21.935 5.961 2,357 1,$51 5,531 8.881 13,503 15.673 23.525 2,992 1.890 Fund Raising Events Cosy Crypt Table Sales Gift Aid recoverable 5.129 9.243 18.011 7¢KI Le8acie5 Special Appeals Donations and legacle5 72.920 72.920 90,706 Fees for weddin65 & funerals 291 291 559 Charitable activilies 291 291 559 Sumrner fete & Christmas bazaèr Coffee and Candles Rent from letting of St Peter5 Hall Church Hall and Office Letting Grants 4.292 4292 3,221 19.140 214,315 19,140 214315 42 22,880 161.545 4.317 Walsingham Pilgrimages 4.882 OthÈr tradin8 activities 237,747 4,882 242,629 191.963 Bank & CBF deposit intecest CBF investment fund dividend HMRC Interest re Gift Aid 4.220 8.556 30 4220 9x127 30 898 471 8,977 io Investments 12.8( 471 13.277 9.885 Total Income and endowments on all funds 323,764 5.353 329,117 293,113 Page 26
Notes to tlie Financial Report Registered Charity No. 1170031 Analysis of Expenditure 12 Months to 31st Oecember 2023 Unrestrirted RestrKted Endowment Fund Fund Fund Total Funds 2023 Total Funds 2022 Notes Special appeals Costs le.8. adverts. brochures) 5umtner fete & Chrisrmas ba2aar cosrs Planned Giving Costs Stewardship cost5 le.g. printing envelopes) Grant5 Costs le.g. making EIHeritage 3.663 3,663 7911 Invesrmenr management tosts Other fundraising Inon-lradingl costs 20 20 C05t of rai5in8 funds Missionary charitable giwng Ministry.. 3ffi83 3.683 7,911 dioce50n PLFfi5h share otherclergy cost5 34,550 34550 6,182 9A45 2587 16,311 175 62.500 1.561 8.295 2,791 17,697 loo 273 Sraff Upkeep of services Church running Sunday school chrCh maintÈnancE and repair Fabric Costs Insurance ol Church Building Grants Special Appeals works Iclock Dials/&)und Sy5temlOrgan Architects Fees Bank char8es RECtDry Co5t5 GovernancÈ 9,845 2.389 16,311 198 175 10.073 260,736 7.529 265 10,073 260.736 7.5Z9 165 7.864 220,848 6,843 75 20,270 1,234 241 1,234 241 1,149 262 14,3231 1.980 347,912 1,820 350.902 1,820 351,548 C05t of chai5tablÈ atlivities 646 Summer fete & Christmas bazaar costs St Peters Hall cost5 Church Hall and Crypt running costs Curate costs Parish rnagazine cosr5 8tsokstall cost5 Walsingham Pilgrimages Svndry Expenses Cost of other trading actlvities Total expended on all funds 17.756 17.756 16.436 6.332 4.535 4535 3.859 17.756 372.341 Pa8e 27 4.535 5,181 Z2.291 26.527 377.52Z 382.450
Notes to the Financial Report Registered Charity No. 1170031 Missionary and Charitable Giving: Uniestricted Fund Restricted Fund Endowed Fund Total Funds 2023 TorÉJl flind5 2022 erseas: Home.. Staff Costs Unrestricied Fund Restricted Fund Endowed Fund Total Fund5 Totol Fund5 2023 2U22 Remuneration Wuge5 undsolorie5 Sociolsecuriry cosrs 9.845 9,845 8,295 9.845 9,845 8,295 Governance Unrestricted Fur¢ds Restricted Fund Endowed Fund Total Funds Totol Fund5 2023 2023 Independent examinutn Account5 productio BookkeepAno 1.820 I10 1,980 1,820 1.820 1. 980 Analysis of Transfers Between Funds Unresiricted Funds Restricted Fund Endowed Fund Total Funds 2023 Transfers Page 28
Notes to the Financial Report Registered Charity No. 117(X)31 Fixed Assets Investments Unrestricted Resirlrted Fund Endowed Fund Total Funds Fund Market value l January 2023 285,865 15.695 437 301,997 Net11055esl/gains and revaluaiion Market value 310ecember 2023 27.130 312,995 1.466 17.161 24 28,620 330,617 461 Tangible Fixed A$5ets Freehold land and buildings Audio vlsyal equipment Office equipment Total fixeil assets Cost or valuatlon At l January 2023 Additions Disposals Revaluation At 31 De(ember 2023 Charge for impairment At l January 2023 Additions Di5P05a15 Revaluation At 310ecember 2023 Net book amounts At 31 December 2023 At 31 December 2022 Page 29
Notes to the Financial Report Registered Charity No. 117(K)31 Analysis of Net Assets by Fund Unrestricted Restricted Fund Endowed Fund Total Fund5 Totol Funds Funds 2023 2022 Investment fixed asset5 312.995 25,921 75.410 149.4181 142.0721 al236 17.161 461 330,617 25,921 77,078 149.4181 142,0721 342.126 301.997 5. 307 Idd,21,'0 147.52Jl Current assets lexcept cashl Cash ai bank and on deposit Current liabilities Provisions for Liabilities IS29 461 361.931 io Debtors Unrestricted Funds Restricted Fund Endowed Fund Total Fund5 2023 Total Fund5 2022 Iniome lax recoverable 3.747 2AOI 19,773 25.921 3.747 2,401 19.773 25,921 3.083 2,224 Prepayments and accrued income Other debtors 5,.1n7 li Creditor5: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year Unrestricted Funds Restricted Fund Endowed Fund Total Funds 2023 Totfjl Funds 2022 Deferred income Accruals for utilities and other costs 49.418 49A18 47,521 Other creditors 49A18 49A18 J7.521 12 Creditors.. Amounts Falling Due After More Than One Year Unrestricted Restricted Endowed Total Funds 2023 Totol Fund5 Fvnds Fvnd Fund 2022 Othei creditors Page 30
Notes to the Financial Report Registered Charity No. 1170031 13 Provisions for Liabilities Unrestrirted Resiricted Fund Endowed Fund Total Funds 2023 Totol Funds 2022 Funds Provision lor Church Hall MaintetTrance Provision for Churih Maintenance 42,072 42.072 42.072 42.072 J2.072 42.fJ72 The Board of Trustees have deemed the valuation of the provision for Church Maintenance as reasonable based on the report of the Architect following the Quinquennial Inspection of the structure of the Church and the recommendations included in the Report. 14 Statement of Funds Balances Transfers, other gains and losse5 Balances clfwd 310ec 2023 blh¥d l Jan 2013 Income Expenditure DBF Funds 437 24 461 Total ol all endowed funds 437 24 461 Rtor & Churchwardens YACC S77 577 Walsin8ham Pilgrimage Fund Sunday School Trollope5 Ch3riiy Total ol all restricted funds 624 4,882 4,535 175 971 295 120 15,695 17.191 471 471 1,466 17,161 18,829 5.353 5.181 General fund 344.283 323,764 323.764 372.341 372,341 27,130 27,130 322,836 322,836 Total of all unrestflcted funds 344.Z83 Total funds 361.911 329.117 377.522 28.620 1 342,126 The endowed fund comprises an historic bequest. The restrirted funds are as Set out above. The YACC balance is considered to be a designated account. Restricted funds are not invested permanently. but are to be spent within reasonable timescales. Pa8e 31
Notes to the Financial Report Re8istere(I Charity No. 1170031 The unrestricted fund includes a designated Sum £42,072 which has PCC has set aside towards the cost of future fabric paIrS to the Church. Within the unrestricled funds a balances totalling £75.1(K) that can be utilised for expenditure by the authority of the Rector and Churchwarden5 onlv. 15 Analysis of Cash and Cash Equivalents Total Funds 2023 rotolFund5 2022 Cash in h3nd including non-notice de$it5 Noiice depoyts Iless than 3 monrhsl Overdralt facility repayable on demand Total cash and cash equivalents 77.078 144,2 77.078 144,200 16 Related Party Transactions Cerlain members of the PCC are a150 trustees of certain other Charities. No member of the PCC has any financial transactions with any of these Charities. Page 32
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORTTO THE PCC OF CHRIST CHURCH WITH ST MARY MAGDALEN AND ST PEfER AND ST PAUL FOR THE YEAR EIIDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023 I pOrt to the tnjstees on my examinab.cn of the accounts d the alx)ve tharity for the year ended 31" t)Mber 2023 set out on pages 20 to 32. Re$ponsibilities and basls of report A5 t clkinty trustees of the Tnjst Y{ are resFonsitAe for the preparation of the account In accordan with the rUireMents of tIE Charites Att 2011 (the kv). I rep)rt in res of my examination of the Trustees accounts carrial Jt under sectlon 145 of the 2011 Art and in carrying Out my examination I have followal all ihe applble Dirertion5 given by the Charity Comrni5sion under section 145(5)Ibl of the 2011 Act. Independent &Yamlnerfs statement Since your charity's gross income exceeded E250,000 examiner must be a Member of a t(Kly listed in section 145 cl the Act. I can confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a registered memttr of the Institute of Chartered Accountant5 in England & Wales which is one of the listed trKxJies. I have completed my examinati(n. I Cfim1 that no material matters have come to my attention in cnelOn with the examinabon gwirKJ cause to leVe that in any material re5Fert: ac(x)unting rordS were not kept in res of t1 Trust as wuired by section 130 of Act,. or 2. the accounts do not attord wth records: or 3. the OUnts do not comtAy with the apt4icatle rluIreM0)ts co[eMing form arKI content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and RetKKts) Regulations 2LK)8 other than any requlrement that the account5 give a'true and fair we•V' which is Th)t a matter congdered as part of an indepeIent exawninabon. I have no concern5 and have come across r other matters in connection sith the examination to which altenllon should be drawn in this rqM)rt in or¢Jer to eY)atle a propw understsndltvJ of the accounts to readd. S. R. Samp50n BFP FCA FCIE DChA For and on behalf of Athdown Huryey AUdit(S Limited Accountants and sInesS Advisors 20 Havelock Road H3stings East Sussex TN34 IBP Date.. Page 33