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 And￿W 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
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St. Mary De Haura Parish Office
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Shoreham-By-Sea
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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
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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 mI￿lon
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
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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.
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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
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Serylce5 and other church aCt￿ltIeS
12.
Trends for both regular and occasional worship at St Marfs continue to reflert patterns which are
observed natI￿allY. 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.
Atter￿an￿ 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
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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 Mar￿S 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.

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'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,

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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.
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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.

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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 pla￿S once again. Pr￿pective 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..

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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 serVI￿S 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 serVI￿S
(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
M￿lc, 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.
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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 publ1cc0n￿rtS 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.
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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 r￿pect 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 Mar￿S 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
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The PCC emI￿0ved 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 y￿th 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(￿d￿ank
£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.
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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
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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.'1lre￿5ter-of-
charliies.charltyc0mmlsslon.8￿.UklCharlty-se1rchl-ICharlt¥-delal1sI2803ls
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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
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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 Su￿eX
BN44 3TN
Dated..
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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.
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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
73￿11
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
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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.
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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 Theasu￿d 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 Servi￿5.
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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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).
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