REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 10743504 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1175502
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
FOR
ST WERBURGH'S DERBY
Sibbalds Limited
Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers
Oakhurst House
57 Ashbourne Road
Derby
Derbyshire
DE22 3FS
ST WERBURGH'S DERBY
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
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Page |
Reference and Administrative Details |
1 |
Report of the Trustees |
2 to 7 |
Independent Examiner's Report |
8 |
Statement of Financial Activities |
9 |
Balance Sheet |
10 to 11 |
Cash Flow Statement |
12 |
Notes to the Cash Flow Statement |
13 |
Notes to the Financial Statements |
14 to 24 |
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities |
25 |
ST WERBURGH'S DERBY
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
TRUSTEES |
E D L Bateman (resigned 24.4.23) |
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S L Crathorne |
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D J Dark (resigned 24.4.23) |
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L J Gwilt |
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V Lewis |
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P D Mann |
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C McCrone |
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L C Mildenhall-Clarke (resigned 24.4.23) |
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B T Sams |
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C J Simpson (resigned 24.4.23) |
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A S Ramsay |
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A M Savage (appointed 24.4.23) |
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A L Peters (appointed 24.4.23) |
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G Towers (appointed 24.4.23) |
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G Strange (appointed 24.4.23) |
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L F King (appointed 24.4.23) |
REGISTERED OFFICE |
St Werburgh's Church |
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Friar Gate |
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Derby |
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DE1 1BU |
REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER |
10743504 (England and Wales) |
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER |
1175502 |
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER |
Sibbalds Limited |
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Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers |
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Oakhurst House |
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57 Ashbourne Road |
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Derby |
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Derbyshire |
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DE22 3FS |
PRINCIPAL BANKERS |
The Cooperative Bank |
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PO Box 250 |
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Skelmersdale |
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WN8 6WT |
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ST WERBURGH'S DERBY
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
ThetrusteeswhoarealsodirectorsofthecharityforthepurposesoftheCompaniesAct2006,presenttheir report
withthefinancialstatementsofthecharityfortheyearended31December2023.Thetrusteeshaveadopted the
provisionsofAccountingandReportingbyCharities:StatementofRecommendedPracticeapplicableto charities
preparingtheiraccountsinaccordancewiththeFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublic of
Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Vision
Ourobjectivesaresetoutinourgoverningdocument,theMemorandumandArticlesIncorporated27/04/2018 as
amendedbyspecialresolutionregisteredatCompaniesHouse13/10/2017.Thecharitywasregisteredwith the
Charity Commission on 1st November 2017 (charity number 1175502).
The charity'sobjectis the advancementof the Christianreligionthroughthe provisionof an Anglicanplace of worship
in Derby as part of the establishment, renewal, and revitalisation of churches within the Anglican communion.
TheTrusteesarecommittedtothevisionstatementofthechurchtobuildanauthenticcommunitywhichis Christ
centredthatplaysourpartintransformingthecityandbeyond.In accordancewiththevisionstatement,the church
aims to meet its objectives through the provision of church services, courses, and planting churches. Given the
diversity of the church's activities, performance is measured on a case-by-case basis.
Public benefit
Inaccordancewithourdutiesasstatedinsection17(5)oftheCharitiesAct,wehaveconsideredthe guidance
providedbytheCharityCommissioninregardtopublicbenefit.Thispublicbenefithasbeendemonstratedby the
activities undertaken since inception of the charity outlined in this document.
Volunteers
Thechurchbenefitsfromthededicatedworkofagreatnumberofvolunteers.InaccordancewithFRS102and the
Charities SORP (FRS 102), the economic contribution of general volunteers is not recognised in the accounts.
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ST WERBURGH'S DERBY
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
In2023wecontinuedtoserveourcommunitybyofferingafullprogrammeofactivities-SundayServices, Alpha,
Kids-,Youth-andStudentwork.We helda churchAway Day in ChesterfieldandattendedFocus- the network church
holiday.
We continuedto buildrelationshipswith organisationsaroundthe city includingDerby City Vision,Derby City Mission,
Derby Food for Thought Alliance, Derby Youth Alliance, Community Action Derby and the Derby City Council.
AGM/Werb's Church Council
Our Werb's ChurchCouncilhave continuedto meet monthlyaside from April, August and December. Our AGM in April
2023waswellattended- fourofourtrusteesresignedandfournewmemberswereelectedandwe co-opteda new
treasurer.
Building Work
Upgrades to the wiring in the church continued in 2023 and this will be completed in 2024.
Churchyard Renovation
Work continuedon the churchyardby a committedgroupof volunteers.2023 has seen great progresson clearing and
pavingmoreareasgivingbetteraccesstothegarden.Workwillcontinuein2024withtheinstallationofthe prayer
shelter which should see the renovation complete and the churchyard in full use for other church activities.
Werb's Central
OuryouthandKeyStage2 kidsgroupshavebothusedthebuildingonSundaymorningsthisyear.Staffenjoyuse of
the office space and meeting rooms for collaborative working.
Two localorganisations- LittleWondersandTOGS - continuedto use the buildingfor storagespace andan operating
locationfor their activities.Both deal with children'sclothingand supportingpeople who are unableto afford clothing
themselves. At the end of 2023 they ended their partnership with us and have relocated.
WeranaWarmWelcomeinresponsetothecostoflivingcrisis-providedwarmfoodanddrinks-which was
attended by many members of the local community and we were able to support them with access to support funds.
The decisionwas made in 2023 to separate11 & 12 FriarGate backintotwo properties,withthe aim beingto let out
number 12 via a commercial agent. Work towards this will be progressed in 2024.
Staffing
Atthestartof2023ourChildren'sandFamiliespastorlefttomovetoanewchurch.Wesubsequentlyappointed a
newpersontothisroleinMarch2023.InJunewe sentoneofourcuratestorevitaliseStEdmund'sChurch Allenton
andSheltonLockandourothercuratewentonmaternityleave.OurvolunteerWarmWelcomeManager stepped
backfromtheroleandourtwovolunteerMinistryAssistantscompletedtheirplacementsandwe didnotrecruit any
others.
Church Plant - Mackworth (planted 2020)
StFranciscontinuedtogrowanddevelopduring2023.MinistriesincludeMondaynightfootball,chatty crafters,
connect groups, Alpha, plus kids and youth groups on Sundays.
By the end of 2023 St Francis' worshipping community was about 150 adults, 50 children and 20 youth.
Theordinand,whohadbeenonplacement,lefttobeordainedinthesummer,weappointedaparttime parish
co-ordinator in February and in July we were appointed a curate and he and his family came and joined us.
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ST WERBURGH'S DERBY
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Somehighlightsfromtheyearwere:acharityfootballmatchagainstAFCMackworthreserves,aresidents night
hostingthe localcouncillors,a wrestlingevent in the churchwhere testimonieswere shared,a jointChristmas market
workingwithmanylocalorganisations,beerandcarolshaditssecondyearinoneofourlocalpubsand grew
significantly.
WesawanumberofpeoplecometolivingfaithinJesusandasachurchcontinuetogrowinmaturity.Weare so
grateful for all that we saw God do in 2023 and are expectant for 2024.
Church Plant - Allenton and Shelton Lock
In June 2023 we planteda churchto St Edmund'sAllenton& SheltonLock in the southof the city.We sent our curate
alongwithhisfamilyandabout40membersofourcongregation.Theyrananumberofcommunityeventsover the
year including a Summer Fun Day and a Christmas Market which had good engagement in the community.
ThecongregationhasgrownalreadyandinAutumntheyranAlphawithabout20participants.Welookforward to
supporting them as they look towards some building improvements and extending their community outreach in 2024.
Love Christmas
OurconnectionswithDerbyCityMissionandDerbyFoodforThoughtAlliance(DF4TA)continuedwiththe Love
ChristmasCampaign.DF4TAdelivered4220foodparcelsandDCMgaveout800ChristmasGiftswithsupportfrom a
grant we were successful in applying for.
Additionallyas partof thiscampaign,we gave 250 giftsto residentsof carehomeslocalto St FrancisMackworth and
400 selection boxes to children local to St Eds Allenton and Shelton Lock.
Sunday Services
Our SundayServices continuewith over 300 peopleengagingwith our services each week - eitherin personor online.
We trialled a new 4.30 service which then combined with our 6.30 service to create a new 5.30 gathering.
AtStWerburgh'swewantchurchtobehomeforeveryonewhocomesthroughourdoors.Throughout2023, the
WelcomeandHospitalityTeamshavecontinuedtoofferawarmwelcome,hotcoffee,andafriendlyfaceat every
Sundaygathering.We also started a runninga course called 'New to Werb's' which gives people who haven't attended
the church previously to come and find out about our vision and values and meet the church leaders.
Children
Werb's Kids continues to have a good attendance on Sunday mornings with an increase in the pre-school group.
ToddlerGroupwasputonholdthroughtheSpring/SummertermswhilethepreviousChildren'sandFamilies Pastor
left and a new one was appointed.The grouprelaunchedin September2023, with a changeof day.There is a regular
attendance of parents from both within and outside Werb's.
AmonthlyyouthgroupforKS2childrenhasbeenrunningsinceJune.Thechildrenthatcomealongparticipate in
activities such as pizza making, crafts, wide games and laser tag.
OnGoodFridayweheldafamilyactivitymorningtakingthechildrenthroughthestoryofJesus'death and
resurrection and trying to work out the mysteries of Easter. This was a great event that combined fun and reflection.
WeheldourannualLightPartyon31stOctoberandAdventPartyatthestartofDecember.Thesewerevery well
attended with church families and visitors and we were able to publicise our Christmas services through the events.
Youth
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ST WERBURGH'S DERBY
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Our youthministryhas hada fruitfulyear,withmanynew youngpeopleattendingourweeklyyouthgroups,many of
whomhavenochurchbackgroundandwhosefamiliesdonotattendchurch.Therehasbeenagrowthin young
peopleinvitingfriendsto come to youthand many of these new youngpeoplehave said thatthe youthgroupis their
favouriteactivityoftheweek.Wehavecontinuedourmonthlyyouthservicewhichhasdevelopedtoapoint where
youngpeopleare regularlyin leadershiproles and growingin their gifts and skills throughthis opportunity.We aim to
develop this as our main outreachevent in the coming year. Duringthe summer we took a number of youngpeople to
a Christianfestivaland in the Autumnwe ran our thirdconsecutiveyouthweekendaway whichwas a big success and
was attendedby a range of young people includingthose with no churchbackground,those with additionalneeds and
manywhohadneverhadanopportunitytogoonaweekendawaybefore.Wehavemaintainedapresencein the
localsecondaryschool,runninga weeklygroupto allowstudentsto exploreChristianityas well as leading assemblies
and we have now been asked to assist in a number of RE lessons.
Students
During2023we continuedtogatherstudentsandconnectwitha numberof themthroughministryduringthe week
as well as Sundayevenings.Duringfreshersweek therewas an excitingnumberof connectionsmadewiththose new
to the cityandit was greatto be ableto inviteandchatwithmanystudentsaboutfaith.In Novemberwe alsotook a
numberofstudentstothePeakDistrictforaweekendawaywhichwasagreatopportunityforrelationshipsto be
built and strengthened and for students to step into leading different areas, especially worship.
At the end of the yeartherehas been a changein leadershipfor studentsdue to ourcurategoingon maternity leave
and so the lead ministerhas now taken on overseeingthe groupand will be reshapingand relaunchingnew initiatives
as part of our student ministry for 2024.
Alpha
Alphais an eleven-weekcourseandgives guestsan opportunityto explorequestionsof faithandthe meaningof life.
Each week the course consistsof a meal, watchinga talk and then time to discusswhat has been watched.In 2023 we
ranAlphaonTuesdayeveningsinboththeSpringandAutumnTerm.Eachcoursealsohasan'awayday'on a
Saturday,whichwe runjointlywithotherchurchesat St Francis'Church,Mackworth.Lastyearit was greatto have a
mixofnewandoldteammembers,helpingtorunAlpha.Throughout2023itwasajoywelcomingpeopleonto the
Alpha course who wouldn't normally go to church, and seeing people develop a faith in Jesus for the first time.
Werb's Groups
Followingtherelaunchofthesegroupsin2022,lastyearhasseenthemcontinuetogrowandstrengthen.They are
the heartbeat
ofSTWDerbyandwehavebeguntodevelopagoodpathwayforpeoplewhoarenewtothechurchtoconnect in.
Eachterm we runNew to Werb'seveningswithfoodandinputfrom the leadminister.Out of thispeoplelearn more
aboutthechurchandthevisionandespeciallyaboutCommunitygroupsandhowtojoinone.Thegroupsare places
where we live in communitywhere we eat, pray, and share life together.Werb's Communitiesare based primarily (not
exclusively)ongeographicallocations(North,South,East,WestandCentralpartsofthecity.Wehaveseen leaders
develop and grow in their gifts and are grateful for so many being willing to step up and serve in this way.
Prayer
We have continuedto pray every day on Zoom at 7am. A faithfuland consistentcommunityhas formed and remained
steadfastin theircommitmentto prayand seek God for our church,city and nation.We also held a 24/7 prayer room
duringMaywhichwasalmostfullyfilleddayandnight.Thishelpedtostirandengageprayeratadeeperlevel and
wasfascinatingtobeintheroomovernightorlateinthenighttoraiseawarenessofthenighttimeeconomy and
manyoutandaboutonthestreetatthattime.We havealsocontinuedtoconnectwithCityVisioneventsand have
joinedwith the monthlyprayermeetingsfor leadersas well as the City wide prayerevents thathave gathered people
from across the different churches to unite in prayer.
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ST WERBURGH'S DERBY
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
At theendof thereportingperiod,thecharityhadtotalfundsof £1,936,400.Restrictedfundstotalled£774,541 and
unrestrictedfundstotalled£1,161,859.Ofthe£1,161,859unrestrictedfunds,£857,657weredesignatedtothe new
buildingfund(representingthenetbookvalueofthenewbuildingandimprovementworks)andthe remaining
£304,201 were general unrestricted funds.
IntheyeartotheendofDecember2023,thecharityreceivedatotalof£432,518againstexpenditureon charitable
activitiesof£530,138.Expenditureonthepurchaseoffixedassetstotalled£Nil.Restrictedfundsreceivedin the
periodtotalled£39,281,thesewerereceivedforvariousprojectssuchasLoveYourNeighbour,WarmWelcome, The
Garden Project, Living Room and other smaller projects.
Overaperiodofsixyears,thecharityhadreceived£1,257,274offundingfromtheChurchCommissioners,and this
fundingended duringthe 2021 financialyear. Budgets,forecasts,and reserves are in place to supportthe transition to
self-sufficiency in the coming years.
Reserves policy
Thedirectorsaimtoholdfreereserves(i.e.unrestrictedfundslessfixedassets)equaltoapproximately3months of
expenditureas contingencyfor unexpectedevents. At the end of 2023 the balanceof free reserves came to £239,456,
which is sufficient to comply with the reserves policy.
Additional reserves held as designated are detailed in the notes to the financial statements.
FUTURE PLANS
TheCharityplansoncontinuingtheactivitiesoutlinedaboveintheforthcomingyearssubjecttosatisfactory funding
arrangements.We hope to lease part of one of our buildingsout commerciallyto generateadditionalrevenue to fund
our mission
Wewillbecontinuinganddevelopingthewayweresourceourchurchplantsaswellasplanningforthenext one
whilst increasing our mission to young people in the city.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
StWerburgh'sDerbyisaCharitableIncorporatedOrganisationregisteredintheUKwithTheCharityCommission of
EnglandandWales(registerednumber:1175502).StWerburgh'sDerbyisgovernedbyMemorandumandArticles of
Association 27/04/2018 as amended by special resolution registered at Companies House 13/10/2017.
Decision making
The Trusteesmonitorand advise on financialand strategicdecisions.They supportthe LeadershipTeam which directs
theongoingoperations.TheFinanceCommitteeareresponsibleformakingdecisionsonallmattersof general
concernandhowthefundsofStWerburgh'saretobespent.TheFinanceCommitteeisrepresentativeof the
congregation and includes the Lead Minister, Operations Manager and Treasurer.
Induction and training of new trustees
ProceduresfortherecruitmentandappointmentofTrustees/DirectorsarelaidoutintheMemorandumand Articles
of Association. New trustees are elected by members of the church.
Allstaff,volunteersandTrusteesundergoaformalrecruitingandselectionprocess,followedbyaninduction period
thatincludesanytrainingconsiderednecessarytoeffectivelyperformtheirrole.SeniorManagementofthe church
consists of clergy, whose pay is set via stipend, the level of which is set by the Diocese.
Risk management
Thetrusteeshaveadutytoidentifyandreviewtheriskstowhichthecharityisexposedandtoensure appropriate
controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
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ST WERBURGH'S DERBY
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
SAFEGUARDING
TheTrusteeshaveadoptedtheChurchofEngland'ssafeguardingpolicyrelatingtochildren,youngpeople and
vulnerablepeopleandhavean appointedParishSafeguardingLinkwhohascompletedthe Diocese'straining courses
in safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults.
TheDirectorsarecommittedtotheprinciplesof bestpracticeinrelationtosafeguardingandcomplieswiththe duty
undersection5 oftheSafeguardingandClergyDisciplineMeasure2016inrespectofhavingdueregardtoHouse of
Bishops'guidanceonsafeguardingchildrenandvulnerableadults.Theguidancecanbe readinfullontheChurch of
England official website.
Use oftheParishSafeguardingDashboardtoauditoursafeguardingpracticesis ongoing.Thishelpsustoreview our
policiesandproceduresandensuresthatourstaffandvolunteershavethecorrectleveloftrainingaccordingto the
Church of England guidelines.
Safeguardingconcernswithinthe churchare dealtwith usingthe supportof the SafeguardingTeam at Derby Diocese.
We continue to work hard to make the church a safe and welcoming place for everyone.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 22 April 2024 and signed on its behalf by:
P D Mann - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
ST WERBURGH'S DERBY
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of St Werburgh's Derby ('the Company')
IreporttothecharitytrusteesonmyexaminationoftheaccountsoftheCompanyfortheyear ended
31 December 2023.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity'strusteesof the Company(andalsoits directorsfor the purposesof companylaw)youare responsible
for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').
Having satisfiedmyself that the accountsof the Companyare not requiredto be auditedunder Part 16 of the 2006 Act
andareeligibleforindependentexamination,Ireportinrespectofmyexaminationofyourcharity'saccounts as
carriedoutunderSection145oftheCharitiesAct2011('the2011Act').IncarryingoutmyexaminationI have
followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Since yourcharity'sgross incomeexceeded£250,000yourexaminermust be a member of a listedbody.I can confirm
thatIamqualifiedtoundertaketheexaminationbecauseIamamemberoftheAssociationofChartered Certified
Accountants, which is one of the listed bodies.
Ihavecompletedmyexamination.Iconfirmthatnomattershavecometomyattentioninconnectionwith the
examination giving me cause to believe:
1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).
Ihavenoconcernsandhavecomeacrossnoothermattersinconnectionwiththeexaminationtowhich attention
should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
David Bowler FCCA ACA BFP CTA
Sibbalds Limited
Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers
Oakhurst House
57 Ashbourne Road
Derby
Derbyshire
DE22 3FS
1 May 2024
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ST WERBURGH'S DERBY
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
2
Investment income
3
Other income
Total
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
4
Students, Youth, Children & Communities
Alpha & Events
Mission Giving
Worship & Services
Social Action & Outreach
Common Fund - Parish Share
Church Planting
Total
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Transfers between funds
14
Net movement in funds
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
Unrestricted
funds
£
383,248
4,664
5,325
393,237
131,232
50,383
9,000
141,636
10,023
78,164
29,672
450,110
(56,873)
(65)
(56,938)
1,218,797
1,161,859 |
Restricted
funds
£
39,281
-
-
39,281
19,171
14,289
-
19,895
24,327
-
2,346
80,028
(40,747)
65
(40,682)
815,223
774,541 |
2023
Total
funds
£
422,529
4,664
5,325
432,518
150,403
64,672
9,000
161,531
34,350
78,164
32,018
530,138
(97,620)
-
(97,620)
2,034,020
1,936,400 |
2022
Total
funds
£
586,488
354
436 |
|
|
|
|
587,278 |
|
|
|
|
181,664
56,577
10,033
137,959
46,500
52,000
22,109 |
|
|
|
|
506,842 |
|
|
|
|
80,436
- |
|
|
|
|
80,436
1,953,584 |
|
|
|
|
2,034,020 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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ST WERBURGH'S DERBY
BALANCE SHEET
31 DECEMBER 2023
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
11
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
12
Cash at bank
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
13
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
14
Unrestricted funds:
General Fund
New Building Fund
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS |
Unrestricted
funds
£
922,404
4,905
248,578
253,483
(14,029)
239,454
1,161,858
1,161,858 |
Restricted
funds
£
766,093
-
9,493
9,493
(1,044)
8,449
774,542
774,542 |
2023
Total
funds
£
1,688,497
4,905
258,071
262,976
(15,073)
247,903
1,936,400
1,936,400
304,201
857,657
1,161,858
774,542
1,936,400 |
2022
Total
funds
£
1,791,363
17,982
254,111
272,093
(29,436)
242,657
2,034,020
2,034,020
322,595
896,202
1,218,797
815,223
2,034,020 |
|
|
|
|
|
The charitablecompanyis entitledto exemptionfrom audit under Section477 of the CompaniesAct 2006 for the year
ended 31 December 2023.
Themembershavenotrequiredthecompanytoobtainanauditofitsfinancialstatementsfortheyear ended
31 December 2023 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
-
(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
-
(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
The notes form part of these financial statements
continued...
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ST WERBURGH'S DERBY
BALANCE SHEET - continued 31 DECEMBER 2023
Thesefinancialstatementshavebeenpreparedinaccordancewiththeprovisionsapplicabletocharitable companies
subject to the small companies regime.
The financialstatementswere approvedby the Boardof Trusteesandauthorisedfor issueon 22 April2024and were
signed on its behalf by:
P D Mann - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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ST WERBURGH'S DERBY
CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
1
Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Interest received
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the
reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning
of the reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of
the reporting period |
2023
£
(713)
(713)
-
4,673
4,673
3,960
254,111
258,071 |
2022
£
192,394
192,394
(297,904)
354
(297,550)
(105,156)
359,267
254,111 |
|
|
|
The notes form part of these financial statements
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ST WERBURGH'S DERBY
NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1. RECONCILIATION OF NET (EXPENDITURE)/INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net (expenditure)/income for the reporting period (as per the
Statement of Financial Activities)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges
Interest received
Decrease/(increase) in debtors
(Decrease)/increase in creditors
Net cash (used in)/provided by operations |
2023
£
(97,620)
102,857
(4,664)
13,077
(14,363)
(713) |
2022
£
80,436
97,567
(354)
(4,559)
19,304
192,394 |
|
|
|
2. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS
|
At 1.1.23 |
Cash flow |
At 31.12.23 |
|
£ |
£ |
£ |
Net cash |
|
|
|
Cash at bank |
254,111 |
3,960 |
258,071 |
|
254,111 |
3,960 |
258,071 |
Total |
254,111 |
3,960 |
258,071 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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ST WERBURGH'S DERBY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financialstatementsof the charitablecompany,whichis a publicbenefitentityunderFRS 102,have been
preparedinaccordancewiththeCharitiesSORP(FRS102)'AccountingandReportingbyCharities: Statement
ofRecommendedPracticeapplicabletocharitiespreparingtheiraccountsinaccordancewiththe Financial
ReportingStandardapplicablein the UK and Republicof Ireland(FRS 102) (effective1 January2019)', Financial
ReportingStandard102 'The FinancialReportingStandardapplicablein the UK and Republicof Ireland'and the
Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
The presentation currency of the financial statements is the Pound Sterling (£).
Income
Donationsandotherincomearerecognisedwhenreceivedand,anestimateofincometaxrecoverable is
recognised when the related donations are recognised.
Grants and legacies are accountedfor as soon as the churchis notifiedof its legal entitlement,the amount due
is quantifiable and its ultimate receipt is probable.
Expenditure
Liabilitiesarerecognisedasexpenditureassoonasthereisalegalorconstructiveobligationcommitting the
charitytothatexpenditure,itisprobablethatatransferofeconomicbenefitswillberequiredin settlement
andtheamountof theobligationcanbe measuredreliably.Expenditureis accountedforonanaccruals basis
andhas been classifiedunderheadingsthataggregateall costrelatedto the category.Wherecostscannot be
directlyattributedtoparticularheadingstheyhavebeenallocatedtoactivitiesonabasisconsistentwith the
use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciationis providedat the followingannualrates in orderto write off each asset over its estimated useful
life.
Freehold property |
- 2% on cost |
Long leasehold |
- 2% on cost |
Improvements to property |
- 10% on cost |
Plant and machinery |
- 20% on cost |
Fixtures and fittings |
- 10% on cost |
Computer equipment |
- 33% on cost |
All capital items are written off in the year of purchase except those costing over £1,500.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restrictedfundscanonlybeusedforparticularrestrictedpurposeswithintheobjectsofthe charity.
Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Furtherexplanationofthenatureandpurposeofeachfundisincludedinthenotestothe financial
statements.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
Thecharitablecompanyoperatesadefinedcontributionpensionscheme.Contributionspayableto the
charitablecompany'spensionschemearechargedtotheStatementofFinancialActivitiesintheperiod to
which they relate.
Allocation of costs to charitable activities
Duringtheyearitwasidentifiedthatsomeofthecharitableactivitiescouldbepresentedinabetterway to
moreaccuratelypresentthe activitiesof the charity.As a result,changeshavebeenmadeto the allocation of
theseandin additionthe comparativeshavebeenadjustedto more accuratelypresentthe allocationof costs
to each charitable activity.
2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Donations
Grants
Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:
Diocese and Church Commissioners
Other
Church Revitalisation Trust
3.
INVESTMENT INCOME
Interest on investments |
2023
£
388,642
33,887
422,529
2023
£
-
13,887
20,000
33,887
2023
£
4,664 |
2022
£
483,431
103,057 |
|
|
586,488 |
|
|
2022
£
63,457
5,650
33,950 |
|
|
103,057 |
|
|
2022
£
354 |
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ST WERBURGH'S DERBY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
4. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS |
|
|
|
Students, Youth, Children &
Communities
Alpha & Events
Mission Giving
Worship & Services
Social Action & Outreach
Common Fund - Parish Share
Church Planting |
Direct
Costs
£
103,275
37,741
9,000
114,403
27,617
78,164
25,285
395,485 |
Support
costs (see
note 5)
£
47,128
26,931
-
47,128
6,733
-
6,733
134,653 |
Totals
£
150,403
64,672
9,000
161,531
34,350
78,164
32,018 |
|
|
|
530,138 |
Overheadshavebeenallocatedtoactivitiesbasedontheestimatedtimeandresourcesspentonthe area
concerned throughout the period concerned. These allocations are estimated as follows:
|
2023 |
2022 |
Students, Youth, Children & Communities |
35.00% |
35.00% |
Alpha & Events |
20.00% |
20.00% |
Social Action/ Outreach |
5.00% |
5.00% |
Church Planting |
5.00% |
5.00% |
Worship & Services |
35.00% |
35.00% |
|
-------------------- |
-------------------- |
|
100.00% |
100.00% |
5. SUPPORT COSTS
SUPPORT COSTS |
|
Buildings
Governance
Management & maintenance
costs
£
£
£
Students, Youth, Children & Communities
29,466
15,982
1,680
Alpha & Events
16,838
9,133
960
Worship & Services
29,466
15,982
1,680
Social Action & Outreach
4,210
2,283
240
Church Planting
4,210
2,283
240
84,190
45,663
4,800 |
Totals
£
47,128
26,931
47,128
6,733
6,733 |
|
134,653 |
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ST WERBURGH'S DERBY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
6. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
|
2023 |
2022 |
|
£ |
£ |
Depreciation - owned assets |
102,866 |
97,567 |
7. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees'remunerationor other benefitsfor the year ended 31 December 2023 nor for the year
ended 31 December 2022.
Trustees' expenses
Duringtheyear,expenseswererepaidtothreetrusteestotalling£525(2022:£1,304).Thesewere direct
reimbursements of charity costs.
De facto trustees
Duringtheyear,expenseswererepaidtoonedefactotrusteetotalling£1,405(2022:£3,285).These were
direct reimbursements of charity costs.
8. STAFF COSTS
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
Employees |
2023
£
138,896
6,820
17,770
163,486
2023
6 |
2022
£
147,854
13,372
18,269 |
|
|
179,495 |
|
|
2022
7 |
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
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ST WERBURGH'S DERBY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
9.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
Investment income
Other income
Total
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Students, Youth, Children & Communities
Alpha & Events
Mission Giving
Worship & Services
Social Action & Outreach
Common Fund - Parish Share
Church Planting
Total
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Transfers between funds
Net movement in funds
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
Unrestricted
funds
£
486,546
354
436
487,336
149,063
40,709
10,033
113,474
13,994
52,000
18,774
398,047
89,289
24,852
114,141
1,104,657
1,218,798 |
Restricted
funds
£
99,942
-
-
99,942
32,601
15,868
-
24,485
32,506
-
3,335
108,795
(8,853)
(24,852)
(33,705)
848,927
815,222 |
Total
funds
£
586,488
354
436 |
|
|
|
587,278 |
|
|
|
181,664
56,577
10,033
137,959
46,500
52,000
22,109 |
|
|
|
506,842 |
|
|
|
80,436
- |
|
|
|
80,436
1,953,584 |
|
|
|
2,034,020 |
10. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REMUNERATION
Theindependentexaminersremunerationamountstoanindependentexaminationfeeof£3,200 (2022:
£3,120) and other fees of £1,600 (2022: £1,560).
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ST WERBURGH'S DERBY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
11. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
COST
At 1 January 2023 and 31 December 2023
DEPRECIATION
At 1 January 2023
Charge for year
At 31 December 2023
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 December 2023
At 31 December 2022
COST
At 1 January 2023 and 31 December 2023
DEPRECIATION
At 1 January 2023
Charge for year
At 31 December 2023
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 December 2023
At 31 December 2022 |
Plant and
machinery
£
59,869
58,713
1,156
59,869
-
1,156 |
Freehold
property
£
683,748
18,233
13,675
31,908
651,840
665,515
Fixtures
and
fittings
£
101,995
47,195
10,198
57,393
44,602
54,800 |
Long
leasehold
£
715,140
53,851
13,463
67,314
647,826
661,289
Computer
equipment
£
59,111
28,574
19,128
47,702
11,409
30,537 |
Improveme
to
property
£
452,461
74,395
45,246
119,641
332,820
378,066
Totals
£
2,072,324
280,961
102,866
383,827
1,688,497
1,791,363 |
|
|
|
|
|
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ST WERBURGH'S DERBY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
12.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Pensions control
Prepayments and accrued income
13.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade creditors
Social security and other taxes
Other creditors
Pensions control
Accruals and deferred income |
2023
£
-
4,905
4,905
2023
£
7,276
220
12
1,526
6,039
15,073 |
2022
£
624
17,358 |
|
|
17,982 |
|
|
2022
£
20,471
220
-
-
8,745 |
|
|
29,436 |
14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
General Fund
New Building Fund
Restricted funds
SDF Other Costs Non-Capital
SDF Refurbishment Non-Capital
SDF Refurbishment Capital
SDF Building Grant
Building Fund
Love Your Neighbour
CRT New Building Improvements
Warm Welcome
City Vision
Garden Project
Living Room
Youth Easter Holiday Club 2023
Youth Homework Club 2023
TOTAL FUNDS |
At 1.1.23
£
322,595
896,202
1,218,797
1,710
23,278
142,830
354,700
266,127
1,177
23,646
1,755
-
-
-
-
-
815,223
2,034,020 |
Net
movement
in funds
£
(18,329)
(38,545)
(56,874)
(285)
(2,472)
(28,206)
(6,950)
(5,765)
2,590
(2,500)
(66)
825
(53)
2,148
1
(13)
(40,746)
(97,620) |
Transfers
between
funds
£
(65)
-
(65)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
53
-
(1)
13
65
- |
At
31.12.23
£
304,201
857,657 |
|
|
|
|
1,161,858
1,425
20,806
114,624
347,750
260,362
3,767
21,146
1,689
825
-
2,148
-
- |
|
|
|
|
774,542 |
|
|
|
|
1,936,400 |
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ST WERBURGH'S DERBY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General Fund
New Building Fund
Restricted funds
SDF Other Costs Non-Capital
SDF Refurbishment Non-Capital
SDF Refurbishment Capital
SDF Building Grant
Building Fund
Love Your Neighbour
CRT New Building Improvements
Warm Welcome
City Vision
Focus Event
Garden Project
Living Room
Youth Easter Holiday Club 2023
Youth Homework Club 2023
TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming
Resources
Movement
resources
expended
in funds
£
£
£
393,237
(411,566)
(18,329)
-
(38,545)
(38,545)
393,237
(450,111)
(56,874)
-
(285)
(285)
-
(2,472)
(2,472)
-
(28,206)
(28,206)
-
(6,950)
(6,950)
20
(5,785)
(5,765)
20,000
(17,410)
2,590
-
(2,500)
(2,500)
7,050
(7,116)
(66)
1,383
(558)
825
1,630
(1,630)
-
4,000
(4,053)
(53)
2,705
(557)
2,148
1,493
(1,492)
1
1,000
(1,013)
(13)
39,281
(80,027)
(40,746)
432,518
(530,138)
(97,620) |
|
|
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ST WERBURGH'S DERBY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
Unrestricted funds
General Fund
New Building Fund
Restricted funds
Diocesan Grants: Interns
SDF Other Costs Non-Capital
SDF Refurbishment Non-Capital
SDF Refurbishment Capital
SDF Building Grant
Building Fund
Love Your Neighbour
CRT New Building Improvements
Warm Welcome
TOTAL FUNDS |
At 1.1.22
£
391,569
713,088
1,104,657
8,977
22,706
5,320
157,540
361,650
271,912
20,822
-
-
848,927
1,953,584 |
Net
movement
in funds
£
(104,049)
193,337
89,288
-
(20,996)
18,768
355
(6,950)
(5,785)
(19,645)
23,646
1,755
(8,852)
80,436 |
Transfers
between
funds
£
35,075
(10,223)
24,852
(8,977)
-
(810)
(15,065)
-
-
-
-
-
(24,852)
- |
At
31.12.22
£
322,595
896,202 |
|
|
|
|
1,218,797
-
1,710
23,278
142,830
354,700
266,127
1,177
23,646
1,755 |
|
|
|
|
815,223 |
|
|
|
|
2,034,020 |
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General Fund
New Building Fund
Restricted funds
SDF Other Costs Non-Capital
SDF Refurbishment Non-Capital
SDF Refurbishment Capital
SDF Building Grant
Building Fund
Love Your Neighbour
CRT New Building Improvements
Warm Welcome
TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming
Resources
Movement
resources
expended
in funds
£
£
£
263,199
(367,248)
(104,049)
224,137
(30,800)
193,337
487,336
(398,048)
89,288
7,106
(28,102)
(20,996)
20,120
(1,352)
18,768
36,230
(35,875)
355
-
(6,950)
(6,950)
-
(5,785)
(5,785)
9,526
(29,171)
(19,645)
25,000
(1,354)
23,646
1,960
(205)
1,755
99,942
(108,794)
(8,852)
587,278
(506,842)
80,436 |
|
|
continued...
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ST WERBURGH'S DERBY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Unrestricted funds
Thenewbuildingfundreflectsmonieswhichhavebeendesignatedbythetrusteeswiththepurpose of
financing the new premises at 11-12 Friar Gate.
Restricted funds
StrategicDevelopmentFunds (SDF) representfunds received from the ChurchCommissionersin relationto the
purchase, improvement and development of the church.
Totalfundingbidshave been made to the ChurchCommissionersof £1,257,274andthese amountswere fully
drawn down as at 31 December 2022, reflecting the costs incurred and covered by these grants.
Thebuildingfund(non-SDF)reflectsmoniesraisedwithinthecongregationandfromelsewheretowards the
purchase of the church building.
Love Your Neighbouris a governmentmatched fundingfund for the provisionof a pandemicresponseto those
in need of food or employment.
15. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS
The charityparticipatesin the PensionBuilderScheme sectionof ChurchWorkersPensionFund(CWPF) for lay
staff.CWPF is administeredby the Churchof EnglandPensionsBoard,whichholdsthe CWPF assets separately
from those of the Employer and other participating employers.
The scheme (PensionBuilder2014)is a cash balancescheme thatprovidesa lumpsum whichmembers use to
providebenefitsatretirement.Pensioncontributionsarerecordedinanaccountforeach member.
Discretionarybonusesmaybeaddedbeforeretirement,dependingoninvestmentreturnsandother factors.
The account, plus any bonuses declared is payable, unreduced, from age 65.
There is no sub-division of assets between employers in each section of the Pension Builder Scheme.
Theschemeisconsideredtobeamulti-employerschemeasdescribedinSection28ofFRS102.This is
becauseitis notpossibletoattributethePensionBuilderScheme'sassetsandliabilitiestospecific employers
andmeansthatcontributionsareaccountedforasiftheSchemewereadefinedcontributionscheme. The
pensions costs charged to the SoFA in the year are the contributions payable (2023: £17,770, 2022: £18,269).
A valuationof the Pension BuilderScheme is carriedout once every three years. The most recent valuation was
carried out as at 31 December 2022.
ForthePensionBuilder2014section,thevaluationrevealedasurplusof£8.5montheongoing assumptions
used. There is no requirement for deficit payments at the current time.
Thelegalstructureof theschemeis suchthatif anotheremployerfails,thecharitycouldbecome responsible
for paying a share of the failed employer's pension liabilities.
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ST WERBURGH'S DERBY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
16. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
Duringthe year, the charityentered into transactionswith RDX Pro-Audio,a tradingname of Simon Lewis who
isadefactoTrustee.Purchasesof£450(2022:£23,931)weremadeduringtheyearandthe balance
outstanding at the year end was £Nil (2022: £8,590).
Duringtheyear,thecharityenteredintotransactionswithEliteKitchens&Bathrooms(Cheadle)Ltd, a
companywho trustee Andrew Savage is a directorof. Purchasesof £64 (2022: £Nil) were made duringthe year
and the balance outstanding at the year end was £Nil (2022: £Nil).
Duringtheyear,thecharityrentedstoragespacetoTOGSClothingBankwhotrusteeAntheaPetersis the
founderof.Salesof£2,400(2022:£Nil)weremadeduringtheyearandthebalanceoutstandingatthe year
end was £Nil (2022: £Nil).
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ST WERBURGH'S DERBY
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations
Grants
Investment income
Interest on investments
Other income
Fundraising income
Total incoming resources
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities
Wages
Social security
Pensions
Delivery costs
Support costs
Management
Wages
Management costs
Buildings & maintenance
Buildings & maintenance
Governance costs
Accountancy fees
Total resources expended
Net (expenditure)/income |
2023
£
388,642
33,887
422,529
4,664
5,325
432,518
73,286
6,820
17,770
297,609
395,485
65,610
18,580
84,190
45,663
4,800
530,138
(97,620) |
2022
£
483,431
103,057 |
|
|
586,488
354
436 |
|
|
587,278
86,852
13,372
18,269
227,085 |
|
|
345,578
61,002
15,225 |
|
|
76,227
80,357
4,680 |
|
|
506,842 |
|
|
80,436 |
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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