Charity number: 1182343
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, LEWISHAM
REPORT AND UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS for the year ended 31 December 2024
Field Sullivan Limited Chartered Accountants 9 Hare & Billet Road London SE3 0RB
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, LEWISHAM
Status: Charity registration number 1182343 Incumbent: Revd Steve Hall Address: 346 Lewisham High Street Lewisham London SE13 6LE PCC members: Rev Stephen Hall (Chair), (retired 31/10/24) Fr. Max Marsh (Curate), (resigned July 2024) Joan McKenzie (Deanery Synod) Jennifer Henry (Deanery Synod) Julia Pring (Deanery Synod) Joy Ivacovic (Churchwarden; Lay Chair) Paul La Touche (Churchwarden) Mark Symons (Treasurer) Heather Barclay Annette Moses Trevor Dixon, (resigned 19 May 2024) Chris Stringfellow, (resigned 19 May 2024) Clara Kalu Marcia McKenzie Allister Walker Peter Larking Julian Lahai-Taylor Erjola Sadria Wendy Doyle Jane Boggan, (appointed 19 May 2024) Marion Watson (Lay-reader) Paul Wynter (Lay-reader) Monica Smith (SPA) Elizabeth Evans (SPA) Wendy Dean (SPA) Independent examiner: Field Sullivan Limited Chartered Accountants 9 Hare & Billet Road London SE3 0RB Bankers: Nat West 159 Rushey Green Catford London SE6 4BJ
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, LEWISHAM
Report of the Parochial Church Council for the year ended 31 December 2024
The Parochial Church Council present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the Parochial Church Council (Powers) Measure 1956, the Church Accounting Regulations 2006, the Charities Act 2011 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective from 1 January 2019).
Aims, Objectives and Activities
In accordance with the PCC (Powers) Measure 1956, the PCC of St Mary the Virgin is responsible for working with the incumbent in promoting the mission of the church - summarised in its Renewal programme 2015 based on Bishop Christopher’s Faith, Hope and Love, and its revised Renewal programme 2020. The PCC seeks to shape all it does so as to support this mission – through the staff it employs, the financial support it offers to individuals and other entities, the groups that meet each week, also the way the PCC itself is organised and sets its agenda.
St Mary's Parochial Church Council has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent, the Fr Steve Hall, in promoting in the parish the whole mission of the church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. It also has maintenance responsibilities for the church complex of St Mary the Virgin, Lewisham.
The Parochial Church Council have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the Church should undertake.
In common with many churches, the charity is heavily reliant on volunteers who assist in many aspects of church life. The value of their input cannot be quantified and the trustees are very grateful to all those who give of their services voluntarily.
Achievements and performance
There are 127 parishioners on the Church Electoral Roll, 76 of whom are resident outside the parish. 2 names were removed during the year either through death or because they moved away from the parish.
St Mary the Virgin has remained committed to its vision of Renewal through regular Sunday services, midweek activities, open church, its Therapeutic Garden, special events, and by the life and witness of members of the congregation.
We have increased our outreach activities with various concerts and exhibitions, visits from local schools and mental health, NHS and other support groups within the wider community.
We have continued to livestream services, investing in equipment and expertise, and this now has a strong international following, linked to families and friends of those in our congregation.
In the past year we have continued to strengthen our work with Children and Young People (CYP) and continue to invest in this vital part of our mission.
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, LEWISHAM
Report of the Parochial Church Council for the year ended 31 December 2024
Regular reports from various sub-groups of the PCC have been presented to the Council covering areas of Finance, Management, Buildings and various areas of ministry within the life of the church.
Public benefit statement
The Trustees confirm that they have had due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission in determining the activities undertaken by the Charity.
Financial review
St Mary's depends on the generosity of the congregation to meet its financial needs. The results for the year are set out in the Statement of Financial Activities. An income surplus on unrestricted funds of £3,304 (2023: £4,192 deficit) arose in the year. This wiped out the deficit brought forward from the prior year.
It is the policy of the Church that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three to six month's expenditure. The Parochial Church Council considers that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the Church's current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. Three months unrestricted expenditure amounts to approximately £26,000 and while the unrestricted fund balance in net current assets amounted to £10,908 (2023: £7,604) the Parochial Church Council are giving consideration to how additional funds may be raised and reserves strengthened. This has included a Planned Giving Review campaign scheduled for early 2025 with assistance from a Diocesan Officer.
The Parochial Church Council has assessed the major risks to which the Church is exposed and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
Structure, governance and management
The Parochial Church Council is a corporate body established by the Church of England. The Parochial Church Council operates under the Parochial Church Council (Powers) Measure 1956. The PCC of St Mary the Virgin Church is a registered charity (1182343), formally registered 6 March 2019.
St Mary the Virgin Parish Church is situated at 346 Lewisham High Street, London SE13 6LE. It is in the East Lewisham Deanery of the Diocese of Southwark.
Reference and administrative information is provided on the page following the cover sheet.
Members of the PCC are either ex-officio or elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting in accordance with the Church Representation Rules. Members of the PCC are the trustees of the Church charity.
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, LEWISHAM
Report of the Parochial Church Council for the year ended 31 December 2024
| PCC members who have served from 1 January 2024 until the date this report was approved are: | PCC members who have served from 1 January 2024 until the date this report was approved are: |
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| Vicar: | Fr. Stephen P Hall (Chair) (retired 31/10/24) |
| Other Licensed Ministers: | Fr. Max Marsh (Curate), (moved to new parish July 2024) |
| Readers: | Marion Watson (retired) |
| Paul Wynter | |
| Wardens: | Joy Ivackovic |
| Paul La Touche | |
| Southwark Pastoral Auxiliaries (SPAs): | |
| Monica Smith | |
| Liz Evans | |
| Wendy Dean | |
| Elected Representative on Diocesan Synod: | |
| Jennifer Henry | |
| Elected Representatives on Deanery Synod: | |
| Jennifer Henry | |
| Julia Pring | |
| Joan McKenzie | |
| Elected Members of the PCC: | |
| Joy Ivackovic (Lay Chair) | |
| Mark Symons (Treasurer) | |
| Heather Barclay | |
| Annette Moses | |
| Trevor Dixon, (resigned 19 May 2024) | |
| Chris Stringfellow, (resigned 19 May 2024) | |
| Clara Kalu | |
| Marcia McKenzie | |
| Allister Walker | |
| Peter Larking | |
| Julian Lahai-Taylor | |
| Erjola Sadria | |
| Wendy Doyle | |
| Jane Boggan, (appointed 19 May 2024) |
The Parochial Church Council is a corporate body established by the Church of England. The PCC operates under the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure. There were six meetings of the full PCC during 2023 and in addition, there are committees which flow from the PCC and other groups which oversee the work of the church which met with varying frequency throughout the year. Reports from these committees and groups were received by the full PCC and discussed where necessary. Reports can be found in the PCC minutes and in the report to the Annual Parochial Church Meeting.
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, LEWISHAM
Report of the Parochial Church Council for the year ended 31 December 2024
The Standing Committee is required by law and has power to transact business of the PCC between meetings, subject to PCC directions. Members include the Vicar, the Curate, the Lay Chair, the Church Warden, Secretary and Treasurer. Day-to-day management of the church and its staff team is delegated to the incumbent.
The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. All church attendees are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC.
Lewisham Parochial and Almshouse Charities
The Lewisham Parochial and Almshouse Charities is a Trust which is separate to the Church and administers the following charities: Lewisham Relief in Need (1025779) Lewisham Education Charity (1025785) Lewisham Almshouse Charity of John Thackeray (1025792) Lewisham General Trust (1025794) and Lewisham Almshouse Charities of William Hatcliffe & Abraham Colfe (228514)
The PCC and Lewisham Council have the power to appoint trustees. The vicar and church warden are ex officio trustees. The Trust also has a Clerk who is not a trustee. The Treasurer of the Lewisham Parochial and Almshouse Charities is also Treasurer of the Trust. The Trust is an umbrella charity to manage the charities set out above. In summary, the purpose of the Relief in Need, Education, and General charities the provision of grants to individuals and organisations. The purpose of the John Thackeray, and William Hatcliffe & Abraham Colfe charities is to provide almshouses. Relief in Need also provide almshouses.
Statement of PCC members' responsibilities
The PCC members, as charity trustees, are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to:
a) select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently; b) observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
c) make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
d) state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
e) prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, LEWISHAM
Report of the Parochial Church Council for the year ended 31 December 2024
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity, and which enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011 and the Church Accounting Regulations 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
This report was approved by the PCC and signed on its behalf on ............................................... by:
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FIELD SULLIVAN•CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, LEWISHAM
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of The Parochial Church Council of St Mary The Virgin, Lewisham (‘the charity’) for the year ended 31 December 2024 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet and related notes.
This report is made solely to the charity’s trustees, as a body, in accordance with section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity’s trustees those matters I am required to state to them in this report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity’s trustees as a body, for my work, for this report, or for the opinions I have formed.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
An independent examination does not involve gathering all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently does not cover all the matters that an auditor considers in giving their opinion on the financial statements. The planning and conduct of an audit goes beyond the limited assurance that an independent examination can provide. Consequently I express no opinion as to whether the financial statements present a ‘true and fair’ view and my report is limited to those specific matters set out in the independent examiner’s statement.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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.
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 financial statements to be reached.
Tim Sullivan FCA Date:
Field Sullivan Limited Chartered Accountants 9 Hare & Billet Road London SE3 0RB
Field Sullivan Limited Registered in England no. 8024052
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, LEWISHAM
Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 December 2024
| Note Income from: Donations and legacies 2 Charitable activities 3 Investments 4 Total incoming resources Expenditure on: Charitable activities 5 Total resources expended Net gains/(losses) on investment assets 10 Net income/(expenditure) Transfers between funds 14 Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward 14 |
Endowment Funds £ - - - - - - 1,706 1,706 - 1,706 72,744 74,450 |
Restricted Funds £ 135,055 1,065 2,287 138,407 64,122 64,122 - 74,285 (108) 74,177 149,060 223,237 |
Unrestricted Funds £ 100,778 5,273 51 106,102 102,906 102,906 - 3,196 108 3,304 7,604 10,908 |
Total Funds 2024 £ 235,833 6,338 2,338 244,509 167,028 167,028 1,706 79,187 - 79,187 229,408 308,595 |
Endowment Funds £ - - - - - - 6,135 6,135 - 6,135 66,609 72,744 |
Restricted Funds £ 175,728 1,213 2,378 179,319 179,064 179,064 - 255 - 255 148,805 149,060 |
Unrestricted Funds £ 91,143 4,587 - 95,730 99,922 99,922 - (4,192) - (4,192) 11,796 7,604 |
Total Funds 2023 £ 266,871 5,800 2,378 |
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| 275,049 | ||||||||
| 278,986 | ||||||||
| 278,986 | ||||||||
| 6,135 | ||||||||
| 2,198 | ||||||||
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| 2,198 227,210 |
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| 229,408 |
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, LEWISHAM
Balance sheet as at 31 December 2024
| Note Fixed assets Investments 10 Current assets Debtors 11 Cash at bank and in hand Total current assets Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 12 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Net assets 13 The funds of the charity: Endowment funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds Total charity funds 14 |
£ £ 74,450 74,450 2,021 238,319 240,340 (6,195) 234,145 308,595 308,595 74,450 223,237 10,908 308,595 2024 |
£ £ 72,744 72,744 2,871 164,485 167,356 (10,692) 156,664 229,408 229,408 72,744 149,060 7,604 229,408 2023 |
£ £ 72,744 72,744 2,871 164,485 167,356 (10,692) 156,664 229,408 229,408 72,744 149,060 7,604 229,408 2023 |
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| 72,744 156,664 |
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| 229,408 | |||
| 229,408 | |||
| 72,744 149,060 7,604 |
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| 229,408 |
These financial statements were approved by the PCC on ………………………………… and signed on its behalf by:
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, LEWISHAM
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024
1 Accounting policies
The principal accounting policies are summarised below. The accounting policies have been applied consistently throughout the year and in the preceding year.
(i) Statutory information
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Lewisham is a corporate body established by the Church of England. The principal address is 346 Lewisham High Street, Lewisham, London, SE13 6LE.
- (ii) Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, Companies Act 2006, Charities Act 2011 and the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (FRS102). The church meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS102.
The Church has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the church. Monetary amounts in this financial statements are rounded to the nearest pound.
(iii) Going concern
These financial statements are prepared on the going concern basis. The board members have a reasonable expectation that the church will continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, and are not aware of any material uncertainties which may cause doubt on the church's ability to continue as a going concern.
(iv) Fund accounting
General funds represent the funds of the PCC that are not subject to any restrictions regarding their use and are available for application on the general purposes of the PCC. Funds designated for a particular purpose by the PCC are also unrestricted.
Restricted funds are those funds that must be spent on restricted purposes and details of the funds held and restrictions are provided in the notes.
Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the Church.
The financial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the financial statements of church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body, nor those that are informal gatherings of church members.
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, LEWISHAM
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024
(v) Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the PCC is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income:
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Collections are recognised when received by or on behalf of the PCC
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Planned giving receivable under Gift Aid is recognised only when received. Tax recoverable on Gift Aid donations is recognised when the donation is recognised.
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Grants and legacies to the PCC are accounted for as soon as the PCC is notified of its legal entitlement, the amount due is quantifiable and its ultimate receipt by the PCC is reasonably certain.
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Donated services and facilities are included at the value to the charity where this can be quantified. The value of services provided by volunteers has not been included in these accounts.
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Rental income from letting of premises is recognised when the rental is due.
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Investment income is included when receivable.
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Realised gains and losses on investments are recognised when the investments are sold. Unrealised gains and losses are accounted for on revaluation of investments at 31 December each year.
(vi) Resources expended
Expenditure is accounted for on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates.
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Costs of generating funds comprise the costs associated with fundraising events.
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Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.
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Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, if that award creates a binding obligation on the PCC.
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The diocesan parish share is accounted for when due. Any parish share unpaid at 31 December is provided for in these financial statements as an operational (though not a legal) liability and is shown as a creditor in the balance sheet.
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, LEWISHAM
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024
(vii) Fixed assets
Consecrated property and moveable church furnishings
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Consecrated and beneficed property of any kind is excluded from the accounts by s96(2)a Charities Act 1993.
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No value is placed on moveable church furnishings held by the churchwardens on special trust for the PCC which require a faculty for disposal.
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All expenditure incurred during the year on consecrated or benefice buildings and movable church furnishings, whether maintenance or improvement, is written off.
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses. Assets costing less than £500 are written off as an expense in the year in which the expenditure is incurred.
Fixed asset investments are initially measured at transaction price excluding transaction costs, and are subsequently measured at fair value at each reporting date. Changes in fair value are recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred.
(viii) Debtors
Trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost uning the effective interest method, less provision for impairment. A provision for impairment of trade debotrs is established when there is objective evidence that the trust will not be able to collect all amount due according to the original terms of the receivables.
(ix) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
(x) Creditors
Trade creditors are recognised initially at the transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.Short term trade creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
(xi) Employee Benefits
Short term employee benefits and contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as an expense in the period in which they are incurred.
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, LEWISHAM
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024
2 Donations and legacies
| Donations Legacies Grants receivable Colfe's School Charity of John Marshall The National Churches Trust Leathersellers Morden Trust Incorporated Trustees of The Number 1 Trust Vicar's discretionary fund Listed Places of Worship The National Lottery CIS Security Groundwork - Tesco St Peter's, Ghent Fellowship of St John Trust Association Other small grants Gift aid Total Income from charitable activities Sales within charitable activities Fees from weddings and other services Rental income Other activities Total |
Restricted funds £ 7,845 - - - - 18,000 - 30,000 52,293 9,937 10,956 3,600 1,375 1,000 - - 50 135,055 Restricted funds £ 1,065 - - - 1,065 |
Unrestricted funds £ 76,286 4,000 5,000 - - - - - - 31 - - - - - - 15,461 100,778 Unrestricted funds £ - 1,251 3,860 162 5,273 |
Total funds 2024 £ 84,131 4,000 5,000 - - 18,000 - 30,000 52,293 9,968 10,956 3,600 1,375 1,000 - - 15,511 235,833 Total funds 2024 £ 1,065 1,251 3,860 162 6,338 |
Total funds 2023 £ 79,165 - 5,000 20,000 40,000 6,000 7,000 50,000 - 28,705 10,000 500 1,125 1,200 300 17,876 |
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| 266,871 | ||||
| Total funds 2023 £ 1,213 2,332 2,255 - |
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| 5,800 |
3 Income from charitable activities
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, LEWISHAM
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024
4 Income from investments
| Income from unlisted investments Interest receivable Total Charitable activities Director of music Parish share Church premises Upkeep of services Ministers' expenses Communications Crypt costs Therapeutic garden costs St Mary's Festival costs St Mary's Social costs St Mary's Day School costs Youth work Bank charges Sundries Independent examination Grant funding of activities Note 6 Share of support costs Note 7 Total |
Restricted funds £ 2,142 145 2,287 Restricted funds £ - - 39,389 - - - - 20,269 962 1,541 348 613 - - 1,000 64,122 - - 64,122 |
Unrestricted funds £ - 51 51 Unrestricted funds £ 6,450 63,720 17,751 1,178 559 3,875 75 - - - - - 636 340 3,818 98,402 1,296 3,208 102,906 |
Total funds 2024 £ 2,142 196 2,338 Total funds 2024 £ 6,450 63,720 57,140 1,178 559 3,875 75 20,269 962 1,541 348 613 636 340 4,818 162,524 1,296 3,208 167,028 |
Total funds 2023 £ 1,956 422 |
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| 2,378 | ||||
| Total funds 2023 £ 5,660 61,680 161,188 2,363 624 3,915 11,886 16,858 613 428 600 3,456 271 - 4,680 |
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| 274,222 1,413 3,351 |
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| 278,986 |
5 Charitable activities
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, LEWISHAM
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024
6 Grants payable
| Grants payable | ||
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| Grants to individuals Total |
2024 £ 1,296 1,296 |
2023 £ 1,413 |
| 1,413 |
7 Support costs
| Support Governance Total costs costs 2024 £ £ £ Staff costs 3,208 - 3,208 3,208 - 3,208 Staff costs and numbers Staff costs were as follows: Salaries and wages Social Security costs Employer's contribution to defined contribution pension schemes Total No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 (2023: nil) The average number of employees during the year was as follows: Ministerial Support |
Support costs 3,351 3,351 |
Governance costs - - 2024 £ 11,598 - - 11,598 2024 1 2 3 |
Total 2023 £ 3,351 |
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| 3,351 | |||
| 2023 £ 10,642 - - |
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| 3 |
- 8 Staff costs and numbers
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, LEWISHAM
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024
9 PCC members' remuneration and expenses
In accordance with the provisions of the Parochial Church Councils (powers) Measure 1956, one (2023: one) of the Parochial Church Council received remuneration during the year: Liz Evans received £3,208 (2023: £3,351) for her role as administrator.
No PCC Member or other person related to the charity had any personal interest in any contract or transactions entered into by the charity during the year (2023: nil). PCC members have ultimate control of the charity.
10 Fixed assets investments
| Cost or valuation At 1 January 2024 Disposal Addition Valuation changes At 31 December 2024 Carrying amount At 31 December 2024 At 31 December 2023 11 Debtors Other debtors Prepayments Total |
Listed investments £ 72,744 - - 1,706 74,450 74,450 72,744 |
2024 £ 866 1,155 2,021 |
Total £ 72,744 - - 1,706 |
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| 74,450 | |||
| 74,450 | |||
| 72,744 | |||
| 2023 £ 982 1,889 |
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| 2,871 |
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, LEWISHAM
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024
12 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | ||
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| Other creditors Accruals Total |
2024 £ 636 5,559 6,195 |
2023 £ 1,102 9,590 |
| 10,692 |
13 Analysis of net assets between funds
| Current year Investments Current assets Current liabilities Net assets at 31 December 2024 Comparative - previous year Investments Current assets Current liabilities Net assets at 31 December 2023 |
General funds £ - 17,103 (6,195) 10,908 General funds £ - 18,296 (10,692) 7,604 |
Restricted funds £ - 223,237 - 223,237 Restricted funds £ - 149,060 - 149,060 |
Endowment funds £ 74,450 - - 74,450 Endowment funds £ 72,744 - - 72,744 |
Total funds 2024 £ 74,450 240,340 (6,195) |
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| 308,595 | ||||
| Total funds 2023 £ 72,744 167,356 (10,692) |
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| 229,408 |
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, LEWISHAM
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024
14 Movements in funds
| Current year At 1 January 2024 £ Endowment funds: St Mary's Day School Fund 35,309 Sale of Elfrida Hall 37,435 Total endowment funds 72,744 Restricted funds: Appeal Fund 114,171 Legacy Fund 5,104 Crypt Capital Fund (578) Organ Fund 103 Bell Restoration Fund 2,313 Therapeutic Garden 7,766 Smith Trust 6,430 St Mary's Day School Fund 6,892 St Mary's Festival Fund 678 St Mary's Social Committee 2,312 Colfe's Chaplaincy Fund 3,870 Total restricted funds 149,060 General fund 7,604 Total unrestricted funds 7,604 Total funds 229,408 |
Incoming resources £ - - - 109,557 - - - 6,427 19,227 1,039 1,247 910 - - 138,407 106,102 106,102 244,509 |
Outgoing Transfers resources between funds £ £ - - - - - - (40,315) (561) - - - 578 - - (9) - (20,298) - (637) (125) (1,541) - (965) - (357) - - - (64,122) (108) (102,906) 108 (102,906) 108 (167,028) - |
Gains/ (losses) £ 849 857 1,706 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1,706 |
At 31 December 2024 £ 36,159 38,291 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74,450 | ||||
| 182,852 5,104 - 103 8,731 6,696 6,707 6,598 623 1,955 3,870 |
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| 223,237 | ||||
| 10,908 | ||||
| 10,908 | ||||
| 308,595 |
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, LEWISHAM
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024
14 Movements in funds (continued)
Comparative - previous year
| At 1 January 2023 £ Endowment funds: St Mary's Day School Fund 32,419 Sale of Elfrida Hall 34,190 Total endowment funds 66,609 Restricted funds: Appeal Fund 32,487 Legacy Grant 79,787 Crypt Capital Fund 1,308 Organ Fund 103 Bell Restoration Fund 1,467 Therapeutic Garden 13,632 Smith Trust 7,212 St Mary's Day School Fund 6,311 St Mary's Festival Fund 113 St Mary's Social Committee 2,516 Colfe's Chaplaincy Fund 3,870 Total restricted funds 148,805 General fund 11,796 Total unrestricted funds 11,796 Total funds 227,210 |
Incoming resources £ - - - 152,050 174 10,000 - 846 10,992 2,674 1,181 1,178 224 - 179,319 95,730 95,730 275,049 |
Outgoing Transfers resources between funds £ £ - - - - - - (145,223) 74,857 - (74,857) (11,886) - - - - - (16,858) - (3,456) - (600) - (613) - (428) - - - (179,064) - (99,922) - (99,922) - (278,986) - |
Gains/ (losses) £ 2,890 3,245 6,135 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6,135 |
At 31 December 2023 £ 35,309 37,435 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72,744 | ||||
| 114,171 5,104 (578) 103 2,313 7,766 6,430 6,892 678 2,312 3,870 |
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| 149,060 | ||||
| 7,604 | ||||
| 7,604 | ||||
| 229,408 |
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, LEWISHAM
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024
14 Movements in funds (continued)
Purposes of endowment funds:
St Mary's Day Scool Fund: funds for the adjacent primary school. Sale of Elfrida Hall: funds for youth work.
Purposes of restricted funds:
Appeal Fund: funds for building works and projects. Legacy Grant: funds for capital costs and other grants. Crypt Capital Fund: funds to be spent on capital works in the Crypt of the church. Organ Fund: funds for organ maintenance. Bell Restoration Fund: funds for the church bells and related tower. Therapeutic Garden Fund: funds for church garden development and maintenance. Smith Trust: funds for youth work. St Mary's Day Scool Fund: funds for the adjacent primary school. St Mary's Festival Fund: funds for the festival annual event. St Mary's Social Committee Fund: funds for events put on by the committee. Colfe's Chaplaincy Fund: funds to provide chaplaincy support for Colfe's School and for the provision of parish administrators.
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