ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31 December 2023
The Parochial Church Council of St Peter’s Church, Gildersome
| Table of contents | Page Number |
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| Trustees Report | i |
| Independent Examiner’s Report | 1 |
| Receipts and Payments Account | 2 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 3 |
2023 Report and Accounts for the Parochial Church Council of St Peter’s Church, Gildersome
Aims and purposes
St Peter’s Parochial Church Council (PCC) has the responsibility of cooperating with the incumbent, the Reverend Patrick Senior, in promoting the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. The PCC is also specifically responsible for the maintenance of the Church Centre complex of St Peter’s, Church Street, Gildersome.
Objectives and Activities
The PCC is committed to the mission statement: The local church serving the local community.
When planning our activities for this year, we have considered the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the supplementary guidance on charities for the advancement of religion.
To facilitate this work, it is important that we take the responsibility to maintain the fabric of the church of St Peter and the Church Centre complex.
Achievements and performance
Worship and prayer
The PCC is keen to offer a range of services over the course of the year that our community find both beneficial and spiritually fulfilling. For example, weekly morning prayer provides a worshipful, intimate and reflective environment for prayer and we have just begun a monthly praise service on a Sunday at 4pm.
Family Worship continues on the morning of the first Sunday each month. Baptisms sometimes happen within this service, but more often as lunchtime services.
All are welcome to attend our regular services. At present there are 107 parishioners on the Church Electoral Roll, 26 of who are not resident within the parish. One new member was added during the year and 2 were removed.
The average weekly attendance, counted during October, was 55 adults, but this number increases at festivals, especially at Christmas.
As well as our regular services, we enable our community to celebrate and thank God at the milestones of life. There were four baptisms during the year, three weddings and seven funerals.
Deanery Synod
Currently, no members of the PCC sit on the Diocesan Synod but we hope this will be rectified at the APCM.
Pastoral care
Some members of our parish are unable to attend church due to sickness or age. The Vicar, together with Lay Pastoral Minister, Elizabeth Knight arrange to visit and take communion to such people.
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Volunteers
We would like to thank all the volunteers who work so hard to make our church the lively and vibrant community it is. In particular, we want to mention our churchwardens Liz Pearce and Sue Panther, and our verger Susan Smith who have worked so tirelessly on our behalf. Unfortunately, during the year our Treasurer resigned and Liz Pearce has currently taken on this responsibility, for which we are very thankful. We would also like to thank Moira Stainsby who is our PCC secretary.
As always we are extremely grateful for the army of helpers and volunteers who carry out a whole range of practical and spiritual tasks. It would be wrong to begin to name names for fear of missing someone out. Suffice to say, you are very much appreciated. Thank you all of you!
Home and Overseas Mission
The PCC agreed to support different home or overseas charities each month throughout the year.
We have started a children’s church after school on Tuesdays for primary school children and younger.
Ecumenical relationships
There is no formal Churches Together in Gildersome, although the church works with the Baptist Church on occasions such as the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity service, World Day of Prayer service and Remembrance Sunday.
Financial review
Total receipts on unrestricted funds were £94,783 of which £64,797 was unrestricted voluntary donations, and a further £10,212 was from Gift Aid. No restricted donations were received.
Giving through envelopes, standing orders and the Parish Giving Scheme increased by 13.25% and the amount recovered through Gift Aid increased by 17.77%. We were extremely grateful for the pecuniary legacy of £16,122 from Eric and Dorothy Bancroft, which was put towards the installation of the new windows and doors, alongside the continued donations made by the congregation. The restricted funds in the Parish Development Fund were also used for the windows and doors project. The project has now been completed and the PCC is extremely grateful to everyone who has made donations towards it. Total income increased by 23.97% compared with last year.
£100,461 was spent from unrestricted funds to provide the Christian ministry from St. Peter’s Church, including part payment of the diocesan parish share of £36,000 (the full amount of the share request was £42,036, but the PCC made the difficult decision not to pay the full parish share this year).
The net result for the year was an overspend of £5,678 on unrestricted funds. Adding bank and deposit balances brought forward at the beginning of the year, the balances carried forward at 31 December on unrestricted funds totalled £23,112.
Reserves policy
It is PCC policy to try to maintain a balance on unrestricted funds which equates to at least three months unrestricted payments. This is equivalent to £25,115. It is held to smooth out fluctuations in cash flow and to meet emergencies. The cash balance of £23,112 held on unrestricted funds at the year end falls short of this target.
We hold restricted funds of £4,674 in the Children/Young People Fund.
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Structure, governance and management
The Parochial Church Council is a corporate body established by the Church of England. The PCC operates under the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure.
The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. At St. Peters the membership of the PCC consists of the clergy, churchwardens and Deanery Synod members (as exofficio members) together with up to 12 members elected by those members of the congregation who are on the electoral roll of the church.
The PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance to the parish including deciding on how the funds of the PCC are to be spent.
The full PCC met nine times during the year.
Additionally, the Standing Committee met three times. No other PCC sub-committees currently exist.
Administrative information
St Peter’s Church is situated in Church Street, Gildersome. It is part of the Diocese of Leeds within the Church of England. The correspondence address is 2A Church Street, Gildersome, Leeds, LS27 7AF. The PCC is a body corporate (PCC Powers Measure 1956, Church Representation Rules 2011). Registered charity number 1175182.
PCC members who have served at any time from 1 January 2023 until the date this report was approved are:
Ex Officio members:
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Vicar: The Reverend Patrick Senior – Chair
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Curate: The Reverend Denise Brogden
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Warden: Liz Pearce
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Warden: Sue Panther
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Deanery Synod Representative: To be elected
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Deanery Synod Representative: To be elected
Elected members:
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Helen Butterworth (from April 2019 to November 2023) – Treasurer until April 2023
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Rebecca Kelly (from April 2019)
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Anna Head (from April 2021)
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Paul Butterworth (from April 2021 to December 2023) – Treasurer from April 2023 to December 2023)
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David Townsend (from April 2021)
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Elizabeth Knight (from April 2022)
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Brenda Potts (from April 2022
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Diana Bell (from April 2023)
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Susan Smith (from April 2023)
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Phil Pearce (from April 2023)
Co-opted members:
- None
PCC Secretary (not a member of the PCC):
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Moira Stainsby (from January 2022} Page iv
Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of St Peter’s Parochial Church Council
I report on the accounts of the church for the year ended 31 December 2023 which are set out on pages 2 to 5.
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The church’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The church’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts (under section 145 of the 2011 Act);
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to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act); and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent Examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met; or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed:
Date:
Name:
Lima Accountancy
132 Street Lane, Gildersome, Leeds, LS27 7JB
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Receipts and Payments Account
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST PETER’S CHURCH, GILDERSOME
Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
Receipts and Payments Accounts
| Note RECEIPTS Voluntary receipts: Planned giving Collections at services All other giving/voluntary receipts 4a Gift Aid recovered Activities for generating funds 4b Deposit fund interest Church activities 4c Total receipts PAYMENTS Church activities: Diocesan parish contribution Clergy costs 5a Church running expenses 5b Costs of generating funds 5c Total payments Excess of receipts over payments Cash at bank and in hand at 1 January Cash in bank and in hand at 31 December |
Unrestricted/ Designated funds Restricted funds Endowment funds TOTAL 2023 TOTAL 2022 £ £ £ £ £ 36,498 - - 36,498 32,229 2,927 - - 2,927 5,000 25,372 - - 25,372 14,548 10,212 - - 10,212 8,671 |
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| 75,009 - - 75,009 60,451 6,047 - - 6,047 5,818 580 - - 580 507 13,147 - - 13,147 9,683 |
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| 94,783 - - 94,783 76,458 |
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| 36,000 - - 36,000 42,556 1,190 - - 1,190 1,474 60,529 5,631 - 66,160 45,804 |
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| 97,720 5,631 - 103,351 89,834 2,740 369 - 3,110 1,883 |
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| 100,461 6,000 - 106,461 91,717 |
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| (5678) (6,000) - (11,678) (15,259) 28,788 10,674 - 39,463 54,744 23,112 5,047 - 28,159 39,463 |
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
| Note Cash funds Bank current accounts Cash in hand Deposit account Liabilities Agency collections Total assets |
Unrestricted/ Designated funds Restricted funds Endowment funds TOTAL 2023 TOTAL 2022 £ £ £ £ £ 16,731 - - 16,731 13,493 657 - - 657 175 5,724 5,047 - 10,771 25,224 |
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| 23,112 5,047 - 28,159 38,893 - (373) - (373) 569 |
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| 23,112 4,674 - 27,786 39,463 |
Notes
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The financial statements of the PCC have been prepared in accordance with the Church Account Regulations 2006 using the Receipts and Payments basis.
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There are no endowment funds.
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The movements in designated and restricted funds during the year were:
| Unrestricted General Designated Kitchen Restricted Parish Development Fund Children/Young People Fund Total of Funds |
Bal b/fwd Receipts Payments Bal c/fwd £ £ £ £ 28,521 94,784 (100,193) 23,112 268 - (268) - 5,033 - (5,033) - 5,641 - (967) 4,674 |
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| 10,674 - (6,000) 4,674 |
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| 39,463 94,784 (106,460) 27,786 |
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4. Further analysis of Receipts
| Note a) All other giving/voluntary receipts Donations Legacies Grants b) Activities for generating funds: Art Group Coffee donations Coffee mornings Fees for weddings and funerals Friendship Group Meeting Place Scarecrow Festival Tots and Tea Wine Group Other funds generated c) Church activities: Bookstall sales Traidcraft Stall sales Lettings – private bookings |
Unrestricted/ Designated funds Restricted funds Endowment funds TOTAL 2023 TOTAL 2022 £ £ £ £ £ 7,250 - - 7,250 11,123 16,122 - - 16,122 1,000 |
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| 2,000 - - 2,000 2,425 |
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| 25,372 - - 25,372 14,548 349 - - 349 304 - - - - 555 - - - - 271 3,100 - - 3,100 1,710 - - - - 155 212 - - 212 265 539 - - 539 455 341 - - 341 212 66 - - 66 34 1,440 - - 1,440 1,856 |
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| 6,047 - - 6,047 5,818 752 - - 752 503 305 - - 305 138 12,091 - - 12,091 9,042 |
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| 9,683 - - 9,683 9,683 |
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5. Further analysis of Payments
| Note a) Clergy costs: Working expenses of incumbent Telephone and internet b) Church running expenses: Insurance Telephone and internet Electricity Gas Water Support for Children’s Activities Support for Friendship Group Support for Tots and Tea Support for other Church groups Decorating of church building Maintenance Major repairs to building Upkeep of churchyard Cleaning and hygiene Upkeep of services Copier/printer costs Computer costs Independent examination fees Mission and evangelism Bookstall costs Traidcraft stall costs Administration c) Costs of generating funds: Stewardship campaign Costs of events |
Unrestricted/ Designated funds Restricted funds Endowment funds TOTAL 2023 TOTAL 2022 £ £ £ £ £ 600 - - 600 933 591 - - 591 542 |
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| 1,190 - - 1,190 1,474 2,487 - - 2,487 2,260 593 - - 593 541 4,827 - - 4,827 1,039 9,546 - - 9,546 4,707 665 - - 665 497 - 436 - 436 480 - - - - 20 - 41 - 41 81 - - - - 107 - - - - 27 5,104 - - 5,104 2,521 31,759 5,033 - 36,792 28,033 275 - - 275 604 2,316 - - 2,316 1,127 1,297 108 - 1,405 1,130 70 - - 70 863 477 - - 477 359 240 - - 240 - 304 12 - 316 288 509 - - 509 594 21 - - 21 462 40 - - 40 52 |
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| 60,529 5,631 - 66,160 45,804 76 - - 76 423 2,665 369 - 3,034 1,460 |
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| 2,741 369 - 3110 1,883 |
Agency (Postbox) Report Summary – Donations/Collections held on behalf of third parties as at 31 December 2023
| £ | |
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| Christian Aid | 136.77 |
| Helping Hands | 48.85 |
| Mara box | 32.35 |
| Sightsavers | 154.65 |
| Total | 372.62 |
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