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
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Statement of Financial ActNities
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Balance Sheet
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Notes To The Accounts
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Rewrt of The Independent Examiner
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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
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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,.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Co1￿ction 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.
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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.
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Throughout the year Christ Church continued to e￿age 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.
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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
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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 sup￿rt 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.
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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 chU￿h 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
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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 SUP￿lease 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.
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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.
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Our pollcles and prO￿dureS are rewewed and updated. Thls Is currently being done as I will be
handinB this over to Anne a5 the Lead R￿rU1ter. and thereloTe 5teppin8 back from this rolei a8aln to
concentrate on my ALM roles.
Jane Hart
Safeguarding Olfvcer
14. Child￿n,$ 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.
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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 g￿at. 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.
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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 Se￿iCe5 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.
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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 p￿paratIon 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.
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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.
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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 g￿3t 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=
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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
312￿36
£1ffi38
17.191
I8￿29
f24
119.7851
361,911
342,126
1129.4191
491.330
361,911
437
461
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Balance Sheet as at 315t December 2023
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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
I8￿29
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
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Accounting Policies
Accounting Convention
The financial statements have been prepared under the Church Accounting
Regulations 2006 in accordance with applicable accounting slandards and the cUr￿n1
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
I2￿17
I3￿87
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
4￿2
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
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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
ch￿rCh 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
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Notes to the Financial Report
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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 examinut￿n
Account5 productio
BookkeepAno
1.820
I￿10
1,980
1,820
1.820
1. 980
Analysis of Transfers Between Funds
Unresiricted
Funds
Restricted
Fund
Endowed
Fund
Total Funds
2023
Transfers
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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
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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
al2￿36
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
IS￿29
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
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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
R￿tor & 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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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 r￿UireMents 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 appl￿ble 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 C￿fim1 that no material matters have come to my attention in
c￿ne￿lOn with the examinabon gwirKJ ￿ cause to ￿leVe that in any material re5Fert:
ac(x)unting r￿ordS 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 r￿luIreM0)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 indepe￿Ient exawninabon.
I have no concern5 and have come across r￿ other matters in connection s*ith 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 ￿ read*d.
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..
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