Charlty Number: 1174718 THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY DE HAURA, NEW SHOREHAM TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY DE HAURA, NEW SHOREHAM LEGAL & ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Trustees Rev AndW Bennison Rev Jane Bartlett Jonathan Smith Susan Clay Edward Downes Louise Smith Anthony Rathbone Gillian Robertson Christopher Davis John Tyson lan Tompkin William Payne Rebecca Allinson Sarah Sayers Louise Gill Mark Potter Samantha Johnson Terence Clark charlty number 1174718 Prin¢ipal addre$5 and reglstered office St. Mary De Haura Parish Office l New Road Shoreham-By-Sea BN43 6RA Independent Examlners TC Group The Courtyard Shoreham Road Upper Beeding Steyning West Sussex BN44 3TN Bankers HSBC Bank PLC 113 Warwick St Worthing BNII 3DE
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY DE HAURA, NEW SHOREHAM CONTENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Page Trustees, report 1-15 Statement of trustee5' responsibilities 16 Iridependent examiner's report 17 Statemerrt of financial activitles 18 Balance sheet 19 Notes to the accounts 20-30
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY DE HAURA, NEW SHOREHAM TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 The Parochial Church Council of St Mary de Haura present their annual report, together with the financial statements for the year ended 310ecember 2023. Contents Sertion Sub5ectlon Para8raph5 St Maryde Haurathe Charlty Aim and purposes Activities and Achievements Review ol the Year Highlights Services and church actSvitles Children & Famllies Safeguarding Eco Church WorknngGroup Church building5 Mi55ion 2020 The Church School Dirertor of Music's report Music at St Marvs st Mary's Bellringers 9-11 12-18 19-22 23-25 26-28 29-33 34-36 37-40 41-45 46-48 49-50 Flnanclal Review Income & expenditure Parish Share, Staff cost and trustees payment5 Giving 51-55 56-58 59-63 Iv. Management of the Charlty structure and Governance Public Benefit Statement of trustees, responsibilities 64-67 69 ST MARY DE HAURA THE CHARITY Alm and Purposes as a ¢harlty The tharitys full title is The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastlcal Parlsh of St Mary de Haura, New Shoreham,. It is registered with the Charity Commission INO 11747181. Full details of its registration and its previous annual reports and accounts can be found on the Charity Commi55iori website The primary objettive of St Mary de Haura's PCC 15 'the promotion in the parish the wholè mIlon of the church, that 15,the promotion of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to the doctrines and prartices of the Church of England. The PCC has the responsibility for co-operating with the incumbent, the Reverend Andrew Bennison, in promotin8 In the ecclesiastical parish the whole misslon of the Church - pastoral. evangelistic, social 3nd ecumenical. In addition, it also has rèsponsibility for maintaining the church buildin& a Grade I listed heritage slte. Detai15 of the charity St Mary de Haura, New Shoreham Can lound via htt arnmisslDn. 51
Trustees Annual Report for 2023 The PCC is required by the regulations in the Church Representation Rules, to have a Standing Committee which has the power to transact the bu5ine55 Qf the PCC between meeting5 and when it not practicable to convene a full meeting. No Standing Committee meetinss took place during 2023 a5 all relevant busines5 was able to be transatted by thè full PCC, which met on six occasions during the year. Occaslonally, it transacted some buslness by correspondence. PCC has oversight of two charities: the Friends of St Mary's Church, New Shoreham, and the New Shoreham Church Trust, which manages the premises in New Road and East Street of whlch the church owns the freehold. The Incumbent and Churchwardens are the sole trustees of both charities. The PCC has an informal Committee I'mission 2020,1 which was established in 2018 and is focussed on supporting the Irustees of the New Shoreham Church Trust. A summary of the work uf thi5 Committee is provided in paragraphs 34 - 36. In March 2023 the PCC also forrnally established a Churchyard Committee to 5UPPOrt the Vicar and Churchwardens in discharging the responsibilities the church has for the churchyard (which Is no longer used for burialsl, including lialslng with the local authority who are responsible for its day-to4ay management. The PCC also set up another informal group to take forward its commitment to becoming more 5U5tainable by aéoptlng the approach that the A Rocha Eco Church initiative has set out. A summary of its work is provided in Paragraphs 26- 28. Artlvltles and Achlevements After three years which were preoccupied wlth the impact of the Covid pandemic and subsequent recovery, 2023 was perhaps ihe first year in which the ministry and mi55iun of St Mary de Haura resumed a more recognisable shape. The activity of a vibrant, town-centre church is never static. but combine5 tradition and routine with a constant flow of new activities, relationships and demands. Thè appointment of a new Vlcar (who arrived In October 2022 after a mercifully short interregnum since his predecessor left in January 20221 has also enabled the church community to build on existing Strengths whilst welcorning new insight5 and direction. Highlights from the year are detailed below. Particular thanks are due to those individuals who Stepped dovvn from key roles In 2023- induding John Tyson 35 Churchwarden and Sue Clayas Parish Administrator and to those who ably stepped into their shoes (Ed Downes and Louise Smith respectively), as we11 as to lon6-5erving staff members, minister5, retired clergy and volunteers who continued to give sacrificially of their tirne and energies in support of the church. Together wth the Vicar and PCC, their efforts ensured that prayer and worship, pastor31 care and outreach, admini5tr3tion and hospltality13nd many more thing511 were all maintained and developed within the organic web of relationships and activity that make up our common life at Stmary's. Our thanks are also due to the Revd Steven Emerson who moved on his role as Curate in the benefice in September 2023 to take up the role of Rector of Maybridge and West Tarrlng in the Deanery of Worthing. Steve made an immense and valued contribution to the life of the benefice during his four year5 Wlth us and hls departure wa5 marked by much gratitude and love. 2 Detalls of the Church REpre5entstion RulÈs E2nbÈ frjund vla htt overn nce ch rch-re resentation-rule5 conten 3 Dei8lls of thecharltyThe Friends of St Marfs can befound vla.. htt Searc 4 The Npwshoreham Church Trust det2ils of whlch tan be found via.. hit ommi5510n. v.uk -search 160031 www.£hurchofen abou leadershi -and- re 15ter-ol-chaflties.charl mm155iofL i5ter-of-
Trustees Annual Report for 2023 REVIEW OF THE YEAR 2023 Highlights 2023 was a year ol both familiarity and fresh directlon at St Marf5. Havlng emerged from both the Covid years and an interregnum in a position of enviable strength, it was gratifying to see much of the familiar pattern of services. events and activities take place. As a 9(J)-year-old institution in a prominent town-centre location, the charitable purposes of St Marfs depend on the Cultivation an Organic web of activities and relationships within whlch the mission of God is discerned and the tontrlbutlon of the Church tothe wider community is realised. Hence, the regular pattern of artivitv includes both a full pro8r2mme of worship ond pastoral ministry (especially through life events.. baptisms, weddings and funerals) as well as community events 1nduding concerts, children's activr(ies, coffee mornings and fundraising activities. Meanwhile, the commitment of the church t(J be open 365 day5 a year reflects our recognitiori of the importance of providing a place of sanctuary and h05Pltality within the life of our town. Indeed. much valuable administrative and pra¢tlcal activity behind thè scenes is devoted to sustaining this important day-to-day ministry and witness. io. Highlights from the year thus Included both familiar event5-such E5 the liturgies of Holy Week and Easter and as the annual Arts Festival and new initiatives. Durin8 Lent. for instance, over SQ people from across the benefice participated in a Lent course written by Revd Andrew. Participants remarked on the valuable opportunity to deveSop frlend5hips and relationships across both churches whi15t exploring matters of faith and spirituality. In a very different way, 3 series of 'Pop-up Shops, and event5 created fresh opportunities for community and friendship-building during the second half of the year. A glance at our weekly Parish Newsletter throughout the year would reveal a characteristic mix of sacred and secular, congregatl¢Jnal and community - refiectinB our charism at St Mary's to be community of both depth and openness. ii. Of course, the year has not been without challenges. A dominant preoccupation during 2023 was the need to address our financial deficit and efforts in this direction were mounted with vigour and some success. Plan5 to redevelop the New Road building near the church and to improve our facillties in church have also required significant attention. Nonetheless. on a more down-to-earth level, a healthy Sunday attendance, a steadytrickly of newcomers lof varied ages and backgrounds), a committed ministry of life events and a full and joyFul turnout at Chri5tma5 and Easter servlces all thankful a Christian community which is in good heart. No church is perfect but we have much to be grateful to God for at St Marfs.
Trustees Annual Report for 2023 Serylce5 and other church aCtltIeS 12. Trends for both regular and occasional worship at St Marfs continue to reflert patterns which are observed natIallY. On the one hand, chLJrch attendance on Sundays has continued a recovery towards pre-covid levels and attendance at ChrSstmas and Easter reflected a level of vitallty last seen in 2019. On the other hand. after a flurry of delayed post-covid weddings and baptisms, the overall trend of decline in bapt15ms, confirmatlons and weddings has continued. This Is a national phenomenon and reflects changes in legal possibilities le.g. a wider range Df wedding venues) a5 well as social-cultural changes in patterns of family life and rites of passage. The Vicar, Churchwardens and PCC endeavour to be as alert as possible to this changing landscape whilst continuing to give thanks for a rich and vibrant worshipping life. Atteran at serdces Ba tiSTnS Confirmations Admission to Communion before Confirmation ster Communicants Christmas Communicant5 Church attendance on an avera Weddin s and Marria e Blessin 2018 36 2019 30 12 21 263 179 194 237 227 189 89 144 c.90 155 153 c100 235 211 c.105 esunda c.75 13. Durlng Holy Week and Easter 2023 a full programme of serwces was held. Later in the year we were able to host the Town Remembrance Service. Church wa5 full for this service and the contlnued popularity of Remembrance Day testifies to the ongoing civic role of St Ma$ within the life of the town. It was likewise gratifylng to welcome back Shoreham College and Shoreham Acadèmy- two large secondary schools in the town for their annual carol services, as well as to host a Su5sex- wide carol serwce for St john Arnbulance. In May, meanwhile, we hosted a successful service of Choral Mattins to mark the King's Coronation. 14. Our overall pattern of worship continue5 to reflett our aspiration to offer high quality worship in the best of the Anglican tradition, combining dignity with variety and accessibility for different ages. This approach reflects our identity 3$ a parish and our commitment to maintain an open and hospitable eth05, rather than a sectarian and niche appeal. It is worth noting that our monthly services Ichgral Evensong, Compline, Taizé Evening Prayer and Teatime Worship) attrart distinct and sometimes sizeable and very different congregation5. The daily discipline of Evening Prayer also provides a bedrock of prayer and presence in the building that many other parish chijrches have lost. The overall 'reach' of our prayer and worshipping life at St Marvs 15 therefore pleasingly large and not merely limited to Sunday morning5. 15. Alon8side the church serwces and the range of pastoral work which underpins them, the wider life of the church continued to grow and flourish. Within the life of the congregation, group5 Such as Mothers, Union and Julian Group Continued to provide opportunitles for spiritual nurture and fellowship under confident lay leadership. Lent groups provided similar opportunities for faith formation and discipleship and it was particularly encouraging to prepare four adult candidates for baptism andlor confirmation over the course of the year.
Trustees Annual Report for 2023 One of the distinctive features of St Mary's continues to be its role within the wider community. During the year the church was host to a range of community events and initiative5 (several of which were arranged under by the tharlty Music at St Mary de Haura details of which can be found in paragraphs 46-481. In May we partnered with Adur Voluntary Actlon to host a 'Volunteer Fairf over the Coronation weekend, with a large number of local charities and voluntary organlsations represented. The Art Festival, which Gillian Goldsmith with the support of The Frriends of St Marf5 organised, was held once again at the beginning of June and was well attended. The weekly guide tour5 Of St Marfs during the summer months and durinE the national Heritage Open Days festival September also attracted people to the church from near and kr. In October, Wordfest- Shoreham's annual liteTary festival- held events in church and the church continued to open Its doorsfor'Light Up Shoreham, and thè monthly Farmers, Market. Last but not least, the Christmas Tree Festiwdl in early December- held in aid of the Friends of 5t Mary's - was a tremendous success, with over a thousand visitors over the weekend sharing in a beautiful festive atmosphere in church and particular thanks are owed to Jayne and Phil Crornpton for this and all they do for The Friends of St Mary's. All these events testify to the importance of the church as a spate for wonder, hospitality, fun and relationship-building. 16. 17. Finallyi the social and fundraising life of the church grew significantly during 2023, providing a COTrespondlng boost both to Congregational morale and church funds. The efforts of the newly- formed Fundraising Group and particularly Louise Smith, our new Parish Administrator, are particularly worthy of mention In this respect - as well as the tremendous commitment of Mark Potter, who once again raised significant fund5 for St Mary's through his sponsored walK matched by 3 donation from his employer, Legal & General, raising £12,000 in total, including gift aSd. A welcome addition to the mlx has been the use of the Parish Centre for regular 'Pop-up ShgPS' drawing togethèr the skills and talents of many members of the St MarS commLJnity. 18. Inevitably, this report provides onlya partl81 snapshot of what was an immensely full and rewarding year in the life of St Marvs. Further detail Is prowded in the reports below and thanks are due to everyone Involved in producing them. Chlldren & Famllles 19. Our Children & Families ministry, coordinated by Sarah Sayers lone of the church's four part-time paid members of staff51 has continued it5 strong recovery from the pandemic. Not only has there been a resumption of the full range of those attivities, but attendance has grown and the feedback from them has been very positive. The main activitie5 of the Children & Famllles ministry. which is aimed principally for nursery and primary school a8ed Children, are- 5 The four pari.iime paid members of staff are the DirectN of Music, Ihe Children & Families Coordinator. the Par15h Admlnlstrator and Ihe Ver8er.
Trustees Annual Report for 2023 'Sunday Shlne. lour weekly Sunday School): the focus of eath event 15 shaped by the liturgical calendar. Crafts and games complementary to the bible reading engenders a fun and positive atmosphere which encourages children lon average between eight and IS children attend each weekl and their parentslcarers to engage as well. It's been particularly encouraging to see more Dads attendl 7oddlerTlme' lan hourly sesslon each Wednesday morning is held in the church which is furnished appropriately) involves interattive p13V, Story-telling and crafting as well as singing on a Christian theme and concludes with a prayer. well as parents, several grandparents attend, and attendance is regularly up to 20 chlldren. Feedback is particularly encoijraging about welcoming the church space as well as the activities are which is why we are keen to pursue the creation of a more permanent place for children ané families in the church which the PCC is attively considering. 'Marfs MUSI, la two-hour weekly se$5ion on Monday mornings): though none of the se55ions 15 that formal, Marfs Music by its nature engenders an informal atmosphere with time to chat and have light refreshments, sharing fellowship. Up to IS children (plus their parentslcarersl attend each week. 'Teatlme Workshop, la once-a-month short Sunday afternoon service in church): what has been most encouraging about this event Is the increasing number5 of families attending it and sunday Shine or the main church service Ipremously there was a tendency for families to attend one or the other). On average attendance is up to 40 at each of these services. 20. Over the Summer hollday perlod, we continued with all the usual activities and supplemented them with 5umrner actlvities into the fabric of our usual events, established a closer connertlon v4ith what routinely do rather than taking a 'summer break,. The results were encouraging. We hÈld 'Summer Family Fun, days 6 , f 16 and 21" August as well as our annual Teddy Bears, Picnic encouraging the community to attend. The Family Walk which I was part of Summer events held on 21st August we joined forces with our friends from the Church of the Good Shepherd on Shoreham Beach. eoNme Famlly Wtjrsh Teddy P5cntG Join fv ty Ted&y t lth ihe¢Wygrd. 21. As expetted, due to our now well-established family-orientated focu5 the Chrlstmas servlces almed at children and families during December proved very popular. Highlights included: Over IQO attended the Pop-up Nativity which replaced the routine Teatime Worship. Together with our entryto the Christmas Tree Festival broadened the range of people attending. Over 200 attended both the Chri5tingle and Crib services - and a Christingle-making morning to prepare for the seNice with some wlling volunteers adde(I to the fun and festive spiritl 22. All in all, another good yearl WÈ are grateful to S3rah'5 unflagging energy and commitment t¢J thi5 important part of our work to reach into the community as well as to Sustain the interest of the youngest members of the church and their parents and c3rors. Safeguardlng 23. Safeguarding responsibility in the parish in 2023 continued in the highly competent hands of Ash Sayers, our Parish SafeguardinE Officer Ipsoi. In his professiortal life Ash is a serving police officer and brings a great deal of diligence and expert15e to the role, particularly in ensuring compliance th the evolvingframework of safeguardingtraining for PCC members, staff and others. As a result,
Trustees Annual Report for 2023 all PCC rnembers. clergy and staff were fulty up-to-date with thelr mandatory safeguardlng training and DBS checks lif applicable) at the year's end. 24. During the year, very few safeguarding concerns arose. One involve(I the disdosure of a historic nature- unrelated to St Mary de Haura but disclosed in the course of our ministry. This was referred to Sussex Police with no further attion needed. Our positive and productive relationship with the Diocesan Safeguarding Team continued. 25. More formally. the parish continues to be registered with Thirtyone.'Eight, the independent Christian safeguarding charity. Eca Church Working Group 26. To take forward its commitment to becoming more sustainable the PCC set up an Eco Church Worknng Group in January 2023. It is based on the approach set out by the A Rocha 'Eco Church, initlatlve which the diocese supports. The Working Gmup met every three months and its membership is drawn from across the congregation. It began work by condutting a rea55e5sment of our church's environmental awareness and activity using the A Rotha survey of five areas of church life.. worship and teaching: the rnana6ement of church buildings,. the managèment of church land,. community and global engagement; and personal lifestyle. When St Marfs first condurted this self- a55e55rnent in 2019, we achieved the Bronze status. Given that the pandemic had since intervened, It wasn't aliogether surprlsing that we rated ourselves Bronze again in 2023. Eco* CHURCH 27. Inevitably, wlth a church building which Is very old and Gra(ie I listed and the uncertainty about the church hall building which is in a poor statè, it will be difficult for usto be as environmentallyfriendly and sustainable as a more modern church. The Working Group therefore concentrated it activities on these other areas.. Publishing arti¢le5 on Green issues in each monthly edition of the Parish Magazine Llnking up wlth other local environmental groups Reviewing the arrangements for coffee and refreshments in church Reduclng printing costs in the parish ofFice and using recycled paper Making the churchyard an even more environmentally friendly place than it is at present 28. The more Immediately visible impact of what can be achieved in the churchyard encouraged particular efforts to prepare a Churchyard Management Plan ICMPI. Thanks in no small part to the energies and effort of Anthony Rathbone who has led and coordinated all this work, the Churchyard Management Plan has attracted the interest and support of the wider community, including Adur Council Iwho have responsibility for the upkeep of most of the churchyard), the local ward councillor, the Shoreham Society and the Sussex Wildlife Trust. rch.arocha.or
Trustees Annual Report for 2023 Church bulldings 29. The Quinquennial Revlew was conducted In early 2023 by our Inspecting Arthitètt. He reported.. "this church remairJ5 011 the HistorNc England 'Churche5 Ot Risv registerond the condition is listed us °poor". A5 Ihave commentedbefore, thi5 15 no rellection olneglect, only of the effertofanno domini ond o morine envlronment on the Coen stone of whlch the church is 5ub5tontially built. While t17e mosonry continues to decay, inside ot]d our, rhe porish continue to look ufter the fobric conscientiously 0$ much as theirfunds ollow". The report also noted that"Internally the church is in generally good Orde,. that Yhe roof slopes are generally in sound orderf,. and that.the external m3sonry warrants repair on most elevations. The worst are the south-facing windows on the south transept and south aisle., The latter require repairs to the external stonework on the South aisle South w211 and the East W211, the internal masonry in the bell ririging chaFnber and the opening of the Nave. The cost of this Is estimated at c.£36,(M)O + VAT to meet which the PCC has resolved to repurpose a restricted fund 2nd apply for grants the prèparation of which the diocèsan adviser has helped. Addition311y, other priority works identified in the Quinquennial inspertion- clearing the gutters and removing vegetation from the stonework- were completed. 31. Other WO undertaken in the course of the year included.. the five yearly inspertion of the electrieal circuitry In the church, whlch Is generally In good condition, and such repairs as were necessary were caTTied out at a eosi of £6,203, which was met by The Friends of St Mar*s,' rep3lrs to the rnemorial stones in the main aisle of the Nave whlch had bècome bowed and lifted at the edges forming a trip hazard Ithe Corners of the Purbeck slab were eased 2nd ground down, and the surrounding York stone slabs rebedded flush with the memorial slab). The cost of this l£1,80DI was met by the Friends of st Mary's,. repairs to the boiler which cost £975 which The Friends of St Marrfs also met; routine inspections of the lightning conductor, flagpole, fire extinguishers and the security alarrn; and, the organ was also tuned and we are very fortunate to have secured the service5 of a new organ tuner, Neil Lacey, following the retirement of Pat Christian our longstanding organ tuner who restored the organ in 1994. 32. Following the successful trial which began In 2022 of removing the two front pews from the South side of the Nave to enable wheelchair users to have better access to services. we applied and were granted 3 Faculty to make this a permanent arrangement. 33. In the churchyard, two new benches were installed along the East wall, the cost of which was met by the families whose deceaseé famlly member5 they commemorate. The plans showing the plots in the Garden of Remembrance were updated. The churchyard continues to be looked after by Adur Council forgra55cuttingand an enthu5ia5tic team of volunteers who look afterthegraves and flower bed5. We are very grateful for their hard work which help5 to make the churchyard a much used and valued green spate within the town. The work the Eco Church Working Group has undertaken Isee paragraph 28 abovel strengthens further our commitment to look after this beautiful local amenity.
Trustees Annual Report for 2023 Mission 2020 34. The Mission 2020 committee ha5 continued to meet to consider the best way of progressing with the proposed development of the property that the church owns in New Road, Shoreham. As prewou51y reported the property has for rnany years been a drain on our financial resources as It is in a poor state of repair. The vision had been to prepare plans for a residential development incorporating better facilities for the Parish ntre. It was also envlsaged that the Completed development would deliver a steady income stream for the church. This would have provided greater financial security and enable u5 to enhance our work in the wider commLtnity. 35. However, with the Significant in(Tease in construction costs and interest rates, ourfinancial propertv Consultant advised that the scheme was no longer viable. Given this and the other demands on church funds, we were unable to incur the very significant costs of making a formal planning application. This prompted the committee to consider a wide range of possible options, including the sale of the building. However, amongst other disadvantages it would leave the church with no Parish centre and office accommodation. The whole matter ha5 therefore been very challenging in deciding on the best course of action. 36. Towards the end of the year the PCC decided to explore the opportunity of finding a suitable joint venture partner to share the risks and rewards of takn'ng the development forward. Accordingly, in5truction5 were given to our financial property consultant to investigate this option and we await the outcome of that work. The Church School. St Nlcolas and St Marf5 Church of England Primaryschool 37. 2023 was the first full year of our new Senior Leadership Team in role. As with 311 schoo15 we are working in an extremely challenging financial climate which sadly has rneant that we were not able to retaln all our temporary staff at the end of the school year. However, while managing this was not easy, the feedback from staff was that the process was carried out with care. compassion and fairness. The important role of the school's Board of Governors in supporting the staff must also be recognised. The Board includes as an ex officio governor the vicar St Mary de Haura (the vicar of St Nicola5 is a150 a governorl and two representatives of St Mary's.. we are grateful to Ed Downes and Pauline Higgins for their contributions sn this role. 38. The School embarked on a multi-million pound refurbishment of our newl-ishl teaching block, partly to resolve some latent defecls. This has meant half the school moving to temporary accommodation but these works will be completed by August 2024. Improvements include nèw solar panels. new windows and doors, better insulation and a complete redecoration. 39. Following a slight dip in the number of new puplls joining the school during the pandemic, we are now experiencing a high demand for plaS once again. Prpective parents recognise our warm welcome, care for children. high academic results and inspirational. innovative and inclusive currlculum. In September we launched our new wslon Statement, following consultation and development work wlth stakeholders over the prewous year: 'Be courageou51 In God's faith, h•: and love be empowered to be inswrknonal induswe and innovath..
Trustees Annual Report for 2023 40. This is based on Joshua 1..9 and I Corlnthians 13'.13. The school's Latin motto which 15 on Dur school badge, remains Nihil SAne Deo which means 'NothAng Without God,. As a school we want to be courageous like Moses before tho burning bush. We want to explore faith, have hope and love our neighbour as ourselves. Directorof Muslds report 41. Music continues to play a signtficant role in the worshlp and Ilfe of St Mary's. Our Services are enriched by choral and organ music- and we support the local community in bein8 able to PTovide quality music at weddings. funera15/memorial serVIS and school services. In additlon, the church hosts concert5 several of which are arranged by the charity Music at St Mary de Haura, and other events, attended by many from the local communlty and beyond. 42. During the year the choir sang at three weddinesjblessings and at ten funeralslmemorial serVIS (fewer than in 2022 when the numbers were respeetlvely four and 121. Among ihe memorable events in 2023, the 'Mattlns for a Monarch, on 7th May In commemoration of the coronation of King Charles 111, was well attended by more than our regular congregation as well as community leaders. For both the annual town carol service and the 'Carols at St Marls, the choir was augmented by guest singers. Many who attended these Christmas Services commented on the quality of the music and singing. 43. The cholr is an Afflliated Member of the Royal School of Church Musicand is committed tothe RSCM Voice for Life training and awards scheme. The cholr make5 an invaluable contributlon to worship, singing at the 10.003m Sunday Eucharist. at Choral Evensong every third Sunday and at other important dètes In the liturgical calendar including Advent, Christmas, Ash Wednesday, Holy Week, Easter. The choir is a voluntary organisatiorb. and there is much musical reward in regularly singinE a wide repertoire of cathedr31-style music with just one rehearsal a week (Friday evenlngs 17.30pm 8.45pmll. It comprises a fine small team of dedicated singers whose numbers are augmented by local singers to as many as 16 for services of Chgral Evensong. weddings and funerals. Most of the personal fees received for singing at weddings and funerals are generously donated to the choir fLsnd Iwhich stood at £3,423.88 at the end of the year) from which purchases music and other expenses are paid. 44. We are particu13rly grateful to Louise Gill for giving many voluntary hours In the administration of Mlc, to Pauline Cakebread for maintenance of cholr robes, and thanks also to Tim Williams for his accomplished solos as choir Cantor and his design, printing and editing skllls. 45. The church has a fine 3-manual Norrnan & Beard organ of 1894 which suffered a few rne¢h3nical and electrical faults in 2023 due to humidity, resultant corroslon, and shrinkage. Rehearsals are supported by a portable Roland digltal piano, purchased in 2014 with funds from 'Music at St Mary de Haura,. Although the church doe5 not possess its own acoustic piano. we are very grateful to Ann Wroe for the long-term103n of a Yamaha C3 grand piano I'music at St Mary de Haura. promotes at least one event a year raising funds for'Gospel Oak Actlon Link,, the ¢harityfounded in the Malcolm Wroel. At some point the church will need to consider buying its own piano la new piano comparable to that on loan which cost £31.0001. io
Trustees Annual Report for 2023 Music at St Marfs 'Music at st Mary de Haura, is a tharity, which was set up in 2006to enable the church-to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education and appreciation of the arts and science of music in all it5 aspects by the presentation of publ1cc0nrtS and recitals" As well as arranging and hosting concerts and other events. it holds the David Bennet Memori31fund1£6.041.191, established in 1989 to encourage young organists, with financial support for organ tuition. 47. The charity helps the church to diversify its reach into the local community by encouraging the community to make use of the wonderful space the church provides. The range of muslcal events In 2023 was again broad and deop In February* the 'Create Music, Youth String Ensemble (formerly '8YOSE'I gave it5 end of tour toncert The Shoreham Oratorio Choir performed Mozart's Requiem in March Saint-Saen5' Orotorlo de Noel in Detember In April, Shoreham Wordfest organised an event which celebrated Shakespeare in words and music Shoreham Chamber Choir performed SucredMu51c, M17drigalsand Folksongs in May and in Ortober The Sea50n5' 111 support of national poetry day as part of Shoreham's literary festival 'Wordfest' In july, Brighton Consort sang o coppellu The Byrds & The Bees, music for summer inspired by nature Bessie Matthews and Neal Richardson performed 'An Evening of Jazz, in September to help raise fijnds for the Friends of St Ma$ The saxophone quartet Changing Winds (Spencer Bundyl Tofty Kent, Naomi Rides and Jenni Norman) gave a concert in October In December SussexVoicework5' concert featured Vivaldi's Glorftu. and Seaford College Chapel Cholr sang caro15 for thelr annual Christmas concert in aid of 4Slght In addition, Adur Arts Forum put on five Saturday lunchtlme concerts in the Autumn. The Rude Mechanicals, Parker and Ridge folk duo, Peter Mallinson (Viola) and Lynn Arnold Ipianol, Yoko Ono (Piano) and The Wellington Wailers - Sea Shanties. And Sunday afternoon concerts were given by the Pastores Early Music Ensemblè 2nd the Contemporary Music Ensemble. We acknowledge the important contribution Gillian Goldsmith and lan Tompkin have played astrustees of the charity Is supporting its many activities. St Mar¢s Bellringers 49. 2023 w3s a successful year f¢Jr St Mary's bellringers. With now nine regular ringers the bells have been rung for the 10am Sunday service every week, often on all eight bells. The Bellringers rang for three weddings and two funerals this year, and 3150 for the 'Light up Shoreh3m' event in December. P DÈt211s otthe ch3rlty can be four vla.. htt 402548 trustees re f-charities.char mmissiDn. ov.uk -search char li
Trustees Annual Report for 2023 In May an outing to ring at four towers In the Adur Valley was thoroughly enjoyed- and in November three of St Mary's ringer5 were joined by five experienced ringer5 from the Sussex County Association to ring a quarter peal of GrandsireTriples to mark lan Viughan's 70years of membership of the Association. FINANCIAL REVIEW Income and expÈndSture 51. The totsl receipts received on the general unre5trided fLJnd were £129,36412022: £133,3241 and are detailed in the financial report. Total expenditure on the general unrestricted fund was £166,412 (£2022.. £157,577). A deflcit of £16,4Crf) had been projected for 2023 and the reduced deficit is due to robust fundraising and a Stewardship drive which attracted an increase in the numbers signing up for the Parish Giving Scheme IPGSI. The deficit of £33,773 is due to the tompletion of the refurbishment of the vicarage1£4,6761 an increase in the parlsh office costs1£3,770I and £2k to salaries which are offset by fees received in respect of the Dlrettor of Music, and general increases in the cost of maintenance and upkeep of services. 52. A grant of £5,0(XJ was received from New Shoreham Church Trust in rpect of our Familles and Children's Worker. We continijed to receive regular giving through the Parish Giving Schemè IPGSI, standing orders and the contattless card terminal installed in 2020. 53. Outward Givln8 a donation was sent from a collertion from the congregation to the Disaster Emergency Appeal forrhe Syria/Turkey earthquake of £350. Donations were a150 made tothe British Legion of £438, The Children's Societyfrom the Christlngle collection of £186 and to Worthlng based charity Turning rides followin8 the Chri5tma5 services collections of £575. 54. Once again fundraising provided much needed income in 2023 and the final total for the year wa5 an incredible £17,71912022-. £12,842). Our grateful thanks go once more to everyone involved, especially to Mark Potter again for his sponsored w31k from St Mary'5 to Chichester Cathedral with the money raised being match funded by his employer, Legal and General, and raising £12,000 in total, including gift aid. Match funding from L&G wa5 a150 re¢ÈivÉd also for the Pop Up shop Events held in the Parish Centre by Louise and many Helpers and the Fashion show run bycheryl and Louise was also a great suctess. We are very grateful to Legal and General for their community 5UPPOrt over the last few years, matching what we have raised to a great surn of up to £5,000. Sadly, this was the last year wherè they were able to match funds to such a large amount, going forward they are reverting to pre-covid levels. 55. All income, except the grant detailed previously, are raised frorn the congregation and by fundraisin& as St MarS does not have a hall or any other external way to raise funds. Parish Share. Staff costs & Trustee payments 56. The largest expenditure ofthe PCC was the Sum of E62,5(KJ paid to the DSocese for our share of all churches, Parish Minlstry costs incurred by the Diocese12022: £60,000). Thls amount covers the housin& stlpend and pension costs of the clergy, and a standard sum for diocesan central costs and clergy training. We are pleased to report that in 2023, we were ablè to pay our Parish Share in full once again 12
Trustees Annual Report for 2023 The PCC emI0ved four part time staff.. a Director of Music, Parish Administrator, Children Family and Youth Coordinator and a Verger. Two of those positions (that of the Parish Administrator and the ChiSdren, Family and yth Coordinatorare members of the PCC- Loulse Smirh and Sarah Sayers respectively). 57. 58. Other c05ts Incurred and pald included Council Tax, water charges and expenses for travelling and telephone for thè vicarage and curate's house luntil October 20231 which with the clergy expenses amounted to £9,1871£10,647 In 20221. This figure has been higher than usual for the last two years as it includes refijrbishments costs to the wcarage paid by the PCC. expenditure will be reduced in 2024. Glvlng 59. The table below sets out the church's giving for 2023, some donations are sent through the PCC bank account and some are raised in church by parishioners and sent by them directly to the charity concerned. 2023 2022 2021 The Children's Society Turnin8Tides Disasters Emergency Appeal IDECI Turkevlsyria earthquake Srit15h Le8ion Shoreham and Adurcommunity F(dank £186 £407 £371 £345 £575 £1,780 £350 £108 £438 £1,209 Family Support Work Christian Aid £150 £364 £590 £600 Disaster Recover Ukraine £858 The PCC'S policy is to maintain a balance in the general unrestricted funds whSch equates to approximately three months of unrestricted payments contingency fund and to allow time to identify and develop new source5 of income or to cut back on related expenditure. Three months, worth of essential expenditure, approximately £19,000, comprise5 salaries, Utilities, photocopier rates and contingenry. The unrestricted reserves are approximately equ31 to 412022.. 61 month's e55enlial expenditure based on the expenditure of the year ended 31st December 2023 which is cunsidered sufficient and in line with the policy. Free reserves totslled £67.58812022.. £104,636) at the balance sheet date. 61. St Mary de Haura is a Grade I listed building and the Friends of St Marfs 15 a separate charity with the responsibility for r3i5ing finance with which to support the on-going resioration of St Mary's. The Trustees are the Vicar and Churchwardens. 13
Trustees Annual Report for 2023 The PCC holds three designated Ith8t is, restrirtedl lunds which are invested within the Church of England Central Board of Finance Deposit Accounts.. 62. The Regin31d Brown Bequest 1944.. the balance at 31st December 2023 was £3,481. The conditions attached to the use of thls fund are that a sermon must be preached from a prescribed text on Quinquagesima Sunday. The Interest from thi5 fund Is used by the Incumbent at their discretion. The Rice Bequest.. the balance at 31st December 2023.. £21,046. This fund is designated for the maintenance of a stained-glass window. The Clement Bequest.. balance at 31" December 2023.. £1,043. This fund, the disbursement of which is at the discretlon of the Vicar and Churchwardens. is designated *or the maintenance of a grave in the churchyard. 63. At the meeting on the 21st November, the PCC 3greed to repurpose £16,000 from the Rice bequest to go towards the cost of necessary stonework repairs identified in the 2023 Quinquennial report and the Charf(y Commission have been informed. The cost of the repairs is £36,655 plus VAT Iwhich will be reclaimed from the Listed Place of Worship Grants Schemel. Applications for grants have been submitted for the remaining balance. MANAGEMENT OF THE CHARttY Structure and Governance The trustees of the charity are the ex offlcio and eletted members of the PCC. The ex officio members are the priests of the benefice,. the Churchwardens,- and the members of the Deanery. Diocesan or General Synods. The other13y members of the PCC are elected at the Annual Parochi31 Church Meeting IAPCMI by those on the elertoral roll attending th3t meeting. Th@ PCC may also co opt additlonal members but did to-opt one person. The members of the Pccthroughout 2022 were: Ex officio Revd Andrew Bennison Incumbent Revd Jane Bartlett, Associate Vicar Revd Steven Emerson, Assistant Curate (until September 20231 Jonathan Smith (from April 20231 Sue Clay. Churchwarden John Ty50n, Churchwarden luntil April 20231 Ed Downes, Churchwarden Ifrom April 20231 Louise Gill, Deanery Synod Member (until April 20231 Chris Davis, Deanery Synod Mernber luntll 20231 Jenny Inn, Deanery Synod Member (until 2023 Edith leslie, Deanery Synod Member (until 20231 Louise Smith, Deanery Synod Member IfTom April 2023 and until April 20261 14
Trustees Annual Report for 2023 Eletted lay members Rebecca Allinson Chris Davis Louise Gill Sam johnson Mark Potter William Payne Anthony Rathbone Gillian Robertson Sarah Sayers Jonathan Smith, Lay Reader Louise Smith lan Tompkin John Tyson Tery Clark (until APCM 20241 (until APCM 20261 luntil APCM 20261 luntil APCM 20251 luntil APCM 20241 luntil APCM 20241 luntil APCM 20251 (until APCM 20251 (until APCM 20261 (until APCM 20231 (until APCM 20231 (until APCM 20241 (until APCM 20261 (until APCM 20241 Co•OPted 65. Membership of the PCC is determined under the Church Representation Rules and consists of certain ex-officio rnembers (the incumbent and curate, the churchwardens and members of the Deanery, Diocesan or General Synods) and 12 members of the church who are elected atthe Annual Parochial Church Meeting IAPCMI. Members are warmly encouraged to Stand for elettion to the PCC and we try to ensure a balance of skills and experience where possible. 66. The PCC has two Committees, the Standing Comrnittee, which did not meet in 2023, and the 'Mission 202¢Y Committee which was established in 2018, to plan for the redevelopment of the two. storey property close to the church. The freehold of this property is held in trust for the church by a separate chariV of which the Incumbent and the two churchwardens are the sole trustees. A summary of the work of the Mission 2020 Committee is provided in paragraphs 34- 36. 67. In adéition, the responslbillties of the PCC for the malntenance and upkeep of the church. parts of which are nine centuries old, are supported by the work of another charity, The Friends of St Mar¢s Church, New Shoreham . The Incurnbent and Churchwardens are also the sole trustees of this. Publlc Beneflt In accordan with our duties as stated in section 17151 of the 2011 Charltles Act, wè have considered the guidance provided by the Charity Cornmi55ion in regard to public bènefit. This public benefit has been demonstrated by the attivities undertaken since thè inception of the charity outlined in the 'Objectives and Aciivities, section above. aThe Newshoreham Church Trust details ofwhich can be found throu8hthls link.. httP5.'l/re8iSter-of- th3rities.ch3ritycommission.8ov.ukltharity-se3rch/-Itharity-detallsJ516W31 g Detalls of the charityThe Frlends ofst Mary's can be found through Ilnk.. https.'1lre5ter-of- charliies.charltyc0mmlsslon.8.UklCharlty-se1rchl-ICharlt¥-delal1sI2803ls 15
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY DE HAURA, NEW SHOREHAM STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 69. The trusteeslexecutive romFnittee are required by law of Engl3nd and Wales to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a trLJe and falr view of the Association's financial activities during the year and the financial position at the end of the year. In preparing these financlal statements, the Trustees are required to.. select suitable accounting polioes and then apply them consistently; observe the methods and principles In the Charities SORP- make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent,. state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subjett to any material departures, disclosed and explained in the financial statements: and prepare the accounts on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume th8t the charity will continue in operation. The Trustees/Executive Committee are responsible for keeplng accountlng records whlch dlsdose with reasonable accuracy at any time, the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the a55et5 Df the charity and hence taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other SrregularStSes. ThisTrustees' Annual Report was approved by the PCC and signed on thebr behalf by the Deputy Chairman of the PCC, Ed Downes. Ed Downes Deputy PCC Chairman Date.. 19" March 2024 16
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY DE HAURA, NEW SHOREHAM INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY DE HAURA. NEW SHOREHAM I report on the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2023. Responsibilitle5 and ba515 of report The Charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's tTUStees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 145 of the Charitie5 Att 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under sertion 145151 Ibl of the 2011 Art. Independentexamlnerfs statement I have completed rny examination. I confirwn that no matters have come to my attentlon in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe.. accounting records wère not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2. the accounts do noi accord with those records,. or 3. the accounts do not comply with the appllcable requirements concernlng the fom and content of accounts set out in the Charitles (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2CQ8 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view which is not a matter considered a5 part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Mark Cummins FCCA FCIE for and on behaw of TC Group The Courtyard Shoreham Road Upper Beedin8 SteynSng West SueX BN44 3TN Dated.. 17
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY DE HAURA, NEW SHOREHAM STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Notes Unrestrlcted Restrlcted funds funds 2023 2023 Endowed funds 2023 Total funds 2023 Total funds 2022 Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies Charitable activities Other trading attivities Investments Other 90.905 10,609 17.719 1,087 9.044 90,905 10,609 17,719 1,087 12,226 94,880 15,553 12,842 938 12,208 3,182 Total income 129.364 3,182 132,546 136,421 Expendlture on: Charitable activities Fundralsin 166,278 134 028 168.306 159,146 134 113 Total expenditure 166,412 2,028 168,440 159,259 Net gainslllossesl on Investments 10 {431 2.164 2.121 14,0971 Net movement In funds 137.0911 1.154 2,164 133,7731 126,9351 Reconcdiatlon of funds: Total funds brought forward 14 110.602 26.724 23,406 160,732 187,667 Totsl funds carrled forward 73.511 27,878 25,570 126,959 160,732 The notes on pages 20 to 30 form part of these accounts. All attivities are classed as continuing. 18
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY DE HAURA, NEW SHOREHAM BALANCE SHEET AS A T 31 DECEMBER 2023 2023 2022 Notes xed assets Unrestrirted Investments Endowed investments io 5,923 25,570 5,966 23.406 31,493 29,372 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 12 6.770 97,700 17,611 122,897 104N70 140,508 19,1481 Creditors: amounts lalllng due within one year 13 19.CK14) Net current assws 95,466 131,360 Total assets less current Ilabllltles 127,139 160,732 Net assets 126,959 160,732 The fuhds of the charity Endowed funds Restrlcted funds Unrestricted funds 14 25,570 27,878 7311 23,406 26,724 110,602 Totsl charity funds 126,9S9 160,732 This Annual Financial Report. for the year ended 315t December 2023, including the notes followin& was approved by the PCC and signed on its behalf by Ed Downes Dèpw pcc Chalrman Dated... Iq/?ILI Charity Number- 1174718 19
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY DE HAURA, NEW SHOREHAM NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Legal Status The Church is an unincorporated charity registered in England and Wales, further details can be found on the front cover of these accounts. Accountlng pollcles 2.1 Accountlng convention The financial statements have been prepared under the Charities Act 2011 in accordance with applicable accounting standards and the current 1201515tatement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charitie5 SORP IFRS 1021. Parochial Church Council of St Mary De Haura meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. There are no material uncertainties about Parochial Church Council of St Mary De Haura's ability to continue as a going concern. The financial 5taterllents have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by the inclusion of investments at market value. The fSnanclal statements include all transactions, assets and liabilitie5 for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the account5 of church group5 that owe their afFiliation to another body, nor those which are informal gatherings of church member5. The functional currency of the church is pounds sterling. Items in the accounts are rounded to the nearest pound. Funds accountlng Funds held by the PCC are.. Unrestricted fLJnds - general funds which can be used for PCC ordinary purp05e5 Restrltted funds- al income from trusts or endowments which may be expended only on those restritted objects provided in the terms of the trust or bequest,. bl donations or grants received for a specific obje¢t or invited by the PCC for a specific object. The funds may only be expended on the specific object for which they were given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of the year is carried forward as a balance on that fund. Endowment funds- funds the capital of which must be maintained; only income arising from the investment of the endowment may be used, either as restricted or unrestrirted funds. depending on the purpose set out in the terms of the original endowment. 20
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY DE HAURA, NEW SHOREHAM NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS ICONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 A¢¢ountlng pollcle8 Icantlnu•dl 2.3 Income and endowments All income and endowments are accounted for without deduction for any costs of receivability, are recognised when there is evidence of entitlewnent, receipt is probable, and the amount Can be measured reliably. Donation5 and le¥a¢ies Collertlons are recognised when CeIved. Planned giving receivable is recognised when there is evidence of entitlement, receipt is probable. and the amount accords with the Gift Aid declaration or other record of intention to donate. Gift aid recovered is recognised when the income to which it is attached is reccenised. Grants and legacles are recognised when the formal offer in writing of the funding. is received by the PCC and the charity becomes entitled to the income. Charltable artlvltles Income from charitable activitie5 is recognised when there is evidènce of entitlement, rèceipt is probable, and the amount can be Theasud reliably. Fees are recognised a5 services are prowded. Other tradlng actlvltles Sales of magazine5 and study notes are recognised when received. Trading attivities are where income is receivable in return for selling goods or providing Servi5. Income from trading is recognised either- a - when received, or b- in the cease of concerts= for the year in qupstion, irrespertive of date of rÈceipt. Advance bookings are included in creditors until the concert has taken place. Investment Income Divldends are accounted for when due and payable. Interest entitlements are accounted for as they accrue. All other Income All other income is recognised in accordance with the above overall policy. Galns and losses on investments Reali5ed gains are recognised when the investments are sold. Investmellt gains and10sse5 are accounted for on revaluation at 31 December. 21
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY DE HAURA, NEW SHOREHAM NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 A¢countlng pollcles Icontlnued) 2A Expendlture Expenditure is accounted for on an acuuals basis and accounted for gross. Grants Grant5 and donations are accounted forwhen paid over. or when awarded where the award creates a blnding obligation on the PCC. Church Actl¥ltles The diocesan parish contribution is accounted for on an annual basis, reflecting the allocation set by our Deanery. Any parlsh contributlon unpald at 31 December is provided for in these accounts as an operational (though not a legall liability and is shown as a creditor in the balan sheet. 2.5 Flxed Assets Imiestments Investments are stated at fair value at the balance sheet date. 2.6 Cash Flow Statement In accordance with Settion 7 of FRS 102 the charity Is Clalming exemption from the requirement to prepare a cash flow statement on account of its $12e. 2.7 Cash at bank and in hand Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments. The Trustee5 seek to use short term deposits where po55ible to maximise the return on monies held at the bank and to manage cash flow. 18 Credltors and provlsions Creditors and provisions are recogni5ed where the charity a present obligation resulting from a past event that w511 probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. 2.9 Trustee remuneration All the trustees donate their time Spent running the charity on a voluntary basis and do not receive any remuneration for their work. 2.10 Estlmates and judgements Estimates and underlylng assumptlons are reviewed by trustees on an ongoing basis. Revi5ion5 to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised. The trustees do not consider that there are any critital estimates or areas of judgement that need to be brought to the attention of the readers of the financlal statemènts. 22
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY DE HAURA, NEW SHOREHAM NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Comparatfve Funds Ststement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 Decernber 2022 Unrestricted funds 2022 R¥trirted Endowed Funds Funds 2022 2022 Total Funds 2022 Income and endowments from: Donation5 and legacies Charitable activities Other trading activities Investments Other 94,880 15,553 12,842 938 9,111 94,880 15,553 12,842 938 12,208 3,097 Total incoTne 133.324 3,097 136.421 Expenditure on: Charitable activlties Fundraising 157,464 113 1,682 159,146 113 Totsl expenditure 157,577 1,682 159,259 Net galnsl{lossesl on investments 19531 13.1441 14,0971 Net movement in funds 125,2061 1,415 13,1441 126,9351 Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward 135,808 25,309 26,550 187,667 Total funds carrled fonyard 110.602 26.724 23,406 160,732 23
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY DE HAURA, NEW SHOREHAM NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Analy515 of Income and endowments: Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Endowed Funds Totsl Funds Total Funds 2023 2023 2023 2023 2U22 Planned giving (excl. tax refundsl Loose cash collettions Grants Grft Aid recoverable Sundry donations and appeals Parish Giving Scheme 13.429 13,429 16.116 12,448 5,000 15,962 12A48 5.000 15.962 12,727 7,000 5,881 19,437 19.437 29,960 24,629 24,629 23,196 Donatlons and legacies 90.905 90.905 94,880 Fees for weddings a funerals Church Hiring Fees Other sales 5,594 5,594 10,754 1,867 1,867 1,394 3.148 3.148 3.405 Charltable actmtles 10.609 10,609 15,553 Trading Artivities 17.719 17.719 12,842 Othèr tradln8 attivities 17,719 17,719 12,842 Dividend5 and interest 1,087 1.087 938 Investments 1.087 1.087 938 St Mary de Haura Choir Music at St Mary de Haura Belfry Fund Children's activities Other (Shared costs- COGS) 1,317 1,660 205 1.317 1,660 205 1,872 816 409 765 765 775 8,279 8,279 8,336 Other 3.182 12.226 12,208 Total recelved on all funds 129,364 3.182 132.546 136,421 24
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY DE HAURA, NEW SHOREHAM NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS ICONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Analys15 of expendlture on.. Unrestrl¢ted Funds 2023 Restrlrted Funds 2023 Endowed Funds 2023 Totsl Funds 2023 Total Funés 2022 Missionary and charitable Eiving (note 61 Ministry.. Diocesan parish Other clergy costs Staff (note 71 Upkeep of services Church runnSng Belfry Fund st Mary de H3ura Choir Music at St Mary de Haura Church maintenance and repair Parish office Children'5 activitie5 Redevelopment Costs Church groups Support costs Inote 81 1,549 1,549 4,276 62,5 9,187 34,464 10,442 10,590 62,500 9,187 34.464 10,442 10.590 254 1.324 450 60,000 10,647 37,565 12,506 5,033 150 1,253 279 254 1,324 450 5,346 7,874 12,735 22 17,603 100 1,740 12.735 22 17,603 IOD 9,855 170 7,668 400 1.740 1,470 Charitable attlvltles 166.278 2,028 168,306 159,146 Fundraisin8 Costs 134 134 113 Ralslng funds 134 134 113 Totsl expended on all funds 166.412 2.028 168,440 159,259 25
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY DE HAURA, NEW SHOREHAM NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Missionary and charitsble glvlng: Unrestrfcted Funds 2023 Restrfrted Funds 2023 Endowed Funds 2023 Total Funds 2023 Total Funds 2022 General Christian Ald Family Support Work Worthing Homelessness Foodbank 20 200 209 1,780 1,209 575 575 Disaster Emergency Comrnittee Iukrainel Disaster Emergencv Committee British Legion The Children's Society 750 350 350 108 438 186 438 186 1,549 1,549 4,276 Siaff costs Remuneratlon Total 2023 Total 2022 Operational Administration and other 23.011 11,453 24.849 12,716 34.464 37,565 All staff costs in the current and prior year were unrestrlcted. Summary of staff Costs Total 2023 Total 2022 Gross Pav Employeffs contribution to defined contribution scheme 33,640 824 36,866 699 34.464 37,565 26
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY DE HAURA, NEW SHOREHAM NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Stsff ¢osts {¢ontinued) Notes During the current and prior year, none of the staff earned more thsn £60.CM)O p.a. An average of 4 staff were employed this ye3r12022.' 41. Support costs (including Governance costs) Total 2023 Total 2022 Independent examination 1,680 1,470 1,680 1,470 Trustees and Key Management Personnel: Key management of the church con51St of the Clergy and the Church Wardens. The Clergy are paid stipend directly by the Diocese and the church wardens are voluntary positions. As such, the key management of the church did not receive any remuneration either in 2023 or 2022. The PCC are not remunerated forthelr servlces as PCC members and have not received any reimbursement for expenses. Sue Clay, Parish Administrator and Sarah Sayers, Families anij Children's Worker, are both Trustees and salaried member5 of staff who each received a market rate payment for their work. The PCC pald Councll Tax, water charges and expenses for travelling and telephone for the vicarage together with curate expenses amounting to £9,18712022'. £10.6471. 10 FSxed Asset Investments Unrestrlrted Funds Restrfcted Funds Endowed Fund5 Total 2023 Total 2022 Falr Value l January 2023 Net gains and revaluation 5.966 1431 23.406 2,164 29.372 2.121 33,469 14,0971 Fair value 31 December 2023 5.923 25.570 31.493 29,372 27
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY DE HAURA, NEW SHOREHAM NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS {CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 11 Analysls of net assets by fund For the year ended 31 Dec 2023 Unrestrirted Fuftds Restricted Endowed Funds Funds Total 2023 Investment fixed assets Current assets Current liabilities 5,923 76,592 (9,0041 25.570 31.493 104.470 19,0041 27,878 73,511 27,878 25,570 126.959 Analysls of net assets by fund For the year ended 31 Dec 2022 Unrestritted Funds Restricted Endowed Funds Funds Total 2022 Investment fixed a55ets Current assets Current liabilities 5,966 113,784 19,1481 23,406 29,372 140,508 19,1481 26,724 110,602 26,724 23,406 160,732 12 Debtors Total 2023 Total 2022 Gift Aid recoverable Prepayments and accrued income Shared Costs due from Good Shepherd 3.500 622 1,352 14,873 1,918 2.116 6.770 17.611 28
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY DE HAURA, NEW SHOREHAM NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 13 Credltors Total 2023 Total 2022 Utilities Other creditors Independent examlner Hymn Ejook loan 1,586 2.763 1.680 2,975 1,611 3,062 1,5 2,975 9,IX14 9,148 l Jan 2023 Income Expenditure Gains / Ilossesl 31 Dec 2023 14 Ststement offunds General fund 110,602 129,364 1166,4121 1431 73,511 Unrestricted Funds 110,602 129,364 1166,4121 1431 73,511 St Mary de Haura Choir Music at St Mary de Haura Belfry Historic England Youih Group 3.431 17,234 3.428 2.336 295 1,317 1.660 205 11.3241 14501 12541 3,424 18 3.379 2.336 295 Restrlrted Funds 26,724 3,182 12,0281 27,878 Browne Bequest Clernents Bequest Rice Bequest 3,182 299 55 1,810 3,481 1,043 21,046 19,236 Endowed Fund 23.406 2.164 25.570 160,732 132,546 1168,4401 2,121 126,959 29
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY DE HAURA, NEW SHOREHAM NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 14 Statement of funds Icontlnuedl Endowed funds are required by the donors to be Invested and the income spent on specific objectives: The Reginald Browne Bequest 1944, and is invested in the CBF Investment Fund shares. If a prescribed text is preached on the Sunday Next before Lent then the Vicar may claim the accrL¢ed amount of interest on thÈ capital. The Clements Bequest Is Invested in the CBF Investment Fund shares. The fund is held for the maintenance of a grave in the churchyard. The Rice Bequest Is Investe(l in the CBF Investment Fund shares. The fund is held for maintenan of the stained glass window in St Marls dedicated to Edwin Rice and for the Rice graves. Restrlcted Funds are not invested pernanent but are to be spent within reasonable timescales= The Belfry Fund holds the funds of the St Mary de Haura bell ringers. The Youth Group Fund holds funds for the Youth Group based at St Mary and St Nicolas, school. The Hlstoric England Fund relates to grant income received towards repairs to the church fabric. St Mary Church Choir holds funds for the church choir. Music at St Mary de Haura holds funds relatlng to music at St Mary de Haura. Unrestricted funds are not subject to any donor restrictions and can be Spent a5 the PCC decides. 15 Control The charity is under the control of the Trustees. 16 Taxatlon As a charlty, Parochial Church Council of St Mary De Haura 15 exempt from tax on income and gains to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects. 17 Related party transa¢tions Other than the items detsiSed in note 9 of the accounts, there are no related party transartions to report12022.' none). 30