Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of
Frimley Green and Mytchett
Trustees Annual Report for 2024 Financial Year
l. Aim and Purposes
St Andre￿$ Frimley Green and Mytchett Parochial Church Council {PCC) has the responsibility of
co-operating with the Incumbent - Reverend Suresh Menon - to promote in the ecclesiastical
parish, the whole mission of the church. pastoral. evangelistic and social.
The PCC and the Churchwardens are also specifKally resw)nsible for the maintenance of the
Church Building, Hall. Church Room and grouThls of St Andrews Frimley Green & Myichett.
2. Objectives and Activities
The PCC is committed to enabling as many people a5 possible to worship at our church and to
become part of our church family at St Andrews. Our servi￿5 and worship put faith into practice
through prayer. scripture and music.
When planning our actNities for the year. the Incumbent and PCC have considered the Charity
Commission's guidance on public benefiL particularly the specific guidan￿ for charities on the
advancement of religion.
We try to enable ordinary people to live out their faith as part of our church family through:
Worship and prayer"
Learning about the gospel and developing their knowledge and trust in Jesus through the
preaching and teaChI￿g of the Bible:
Provision of pastoral care for people livÈng in the parish:
Missionary and outreach work.
To facilitate this work. it is important that we maintain the fabric of our Church 8uilding and its
Church Hall and Church Room.
We would like to thank a51 the volunteers who work so hard to make our church the community it
The PCC'S objectives and planned activities for 2025 remain as described above.
3. Achievements and Perfomiance
Worship and Pmyer
The PCC offer a range of services on a Sunday alongside Bible study and other groups during the
week and over the course of the year the churth community finds these both beneficial and
spiritually fulfilling.

All are welcome to attend our regular services. At present there are 94 parishioners on the Church
Elertoral Roll. The average weekly attendance, counted during October was 70 adults and 21
under 16s.
As well as regular services. we hold weddings. funerals and baptisms throughout the year. An
extended mission weekend was held in February 2024 which provided opportunities to share the
gospel wwth guests and encouragement to the church family.
Deanery Synod
In line with its elertoral roll allocation. the PCC continued to have two elected Deanery Synod
Representatives during 2024.
The Church Building und Church Hall
Regular maintenance and repairs have been carried out as necessary. Several minor non-
urgent works identified in the last Quinquennial inspection (October 2022) have been
addressed.
In August 2024 the Church Hall roof was Suc￿sS[uS1Y replaced with no eviden￿ of leaks since.
The front porch to the Hall has been partialty refurbished and external lighting improved to the
front and rear of the church buildings.
The mould reported in previous years on the Church Building roof has improved but continues to
be a potential issue. The Church Building roof will continue to be monitored and the Church
Building kept at the recommended temperdture.
Pastorol Core
Our activities nomally ind￿je.
Baby and toddler group for pre-school child￿n.
Friday coffee morning for anyone who wants to attend:
Youth Worship Band practice:
Work in local schools-
Sunday aftemoon teas for the elderty-
Quarterly Songs of Praise events on Sunday aftemoons;
3 x Sunday children's group5 for 311 age5 {taking place during our Sunday servicel-
Midweek Bible study groups for members of the church family.
4. Financial Review
Finance summt7ry
Total receipts on unrestricted funds were £154.047.01. £73.934.60 spent on the Parish Share
together with £25,072.83 spent on capital projects Imostty relating to the repair of the Church
Hall roofj. Salaries were £31.562.80.
Reserves Policy
Free reserves as at 31 December 2024 were £121.316.33. It is PCC policy to maintsin a balance on
unrestricted funds lif possible} which equates to at least three month< unrestricted payments.
equivalent to £31.5(K). The current level of free reserves is above the reserves level because of
future anticipated capital expenditure.
It is PCC policy to invest funds with the CBF Church of ErEland De¥x)sit Fund.

5. Strurture. governance and management
Funrtion of PCC
The Parochial Church Council is a corpornte LK)dy establis1￿d by the Church of England. The
general funrtions of the PCC are ststed within section 2 of the Parochial Church Council (Powersl
Measure 1956. The PCC is a registered charity.
The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. At st
Andrev/s the membership of the PCC consists of the Incumbent. Churchwardens, Treasurer and
elected member5 from the Church's elertordl roll. All those who attend the church and who are
on the electoral register are encouraged to stand for elettion to the PCC.
The PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and
importance to the parish with particular regard to deciding on IM)w the funds of the PCC are spent.
PCC members
The full PCC currentty meets at least sixtimes during the year. The names of those who seThed on
the PCC during 2024 are=
Reverend Suresh Menon- IncumbeTrt
Andrea Timms {until May 20241- Churchwarden
Lynne Ferguson-Treasurer land Churchwarden until May 2024}
Sarah Hawton
Geoff Silk- Churchwarden {from May 2024}
Jonathan Hayles- Churchwarden (from May 20241
Brian Olson Ifrom May 20241
Patricia Davies {from May 2024)
Those invited to attend PCC rneetings but not entttied to vote=
Louise Silk- PCC Secretary
Rohan Mohanty- Children and Youth Worker
Stonding Committee
In addition to the PCC, as required by law the church has a Stsnding Committee appointed by the
PCC. This Standing Commtttee has the power to transact the business of the PCC between its
meetings, subject to any directions given by the PCC. The Standing Committee is composed of..
Rev Suresh Menon
Lynne Fergusson
Jonathan Hayles
Geoff Silk
Brian 0150n
Sofeguording
The Parish Safeguarding Officer Is Emma Jackson. She is responsible for ensuring St Andre￿5
complies with the Parish Safeguarding Handbook and all other safeguarding requirements. The
Parish Dashboard is regulady updated to monitor safeguarding requirements, including volunteer
safeguarding trainin8. Rohan Mohanty is responsible for ensuring that a Disclosure and Barring
Service search 15 conducted before anyone is able to work with children and vulnerable adults in
the church.
Heolth ond sofety
Nik Davies was Health & Safety Officer during 2024. He worked with the Churchwardens to assess
and implement health and safety measures. Risk assessments are reviewed bi-annually.

Risk management
The PCC actively considers and mitigates potential risks and uncertainties facing St Andrev/s. St
Andrev/s annual risk assessments are completed to mttÈKate health and safety risks. Financial
procedures are in pla￿ to mitigate any misappropriation of funds. Insurance is in place for fi
and theft, and there are CCTV cameras instslled. as well as improved floodliEhting this year. All
volunteers with children. youth and vulnerable adults are screened. including DBS checks. As Set
out in 'Promoting A Safer Church., actNtties are stmctured in a way that minimise the potential
for abuse or allegations of abuse to arise. The PCC reviews financial gNing as compared to
expenditure and reserve levels at every PCC rneeti￿ to monitor the potential risk of future
financial difficulties.
6. Admlnlstratlve Information
St AndreW5 IS Situated in FriM￿Y Green. Surrey. It is part of the DI0￿$e of Guildford within the
Church of England. The correspondence address is Sturt Road, Frimley Green, Surrey. GU16 6HY.
St Andre￿S registered charity number is 1183470.
The independent examiner is Mr David Baskaran. 26 Pe¥ensey Way, Frimley. Camberley GU16 9YJ.
The Church's bank account is held with Santander Business Banking OF*rations. Sunderland,
SR43 4FW
Approved by the PCC on 17 March 2025 and signed on their behalf by Suresh Menon Ilncumbent and
Chairl.
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St Andre￿S Church, Frimley Green & Mytchett
Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024
Statement of Financial Activities
Note
2024
2023
Income
Charitable Act- Booksiall
501.16
196.39
Charitable Act- Events
1.213.02
2,277.26
Charitatile Act- Hall Hire
5.274.50
6,373.98
Charitable Act- PCC Extra
1.706.
2,001.00
Charirable Act- PCC Statutory
Charitable Act- Pre-school Group
D&L Arnazo.q
2.990 C
2.010.00
300.1XJ
202.00
30.62
D&L- Collections
6.745.35
6.601.57
D&L- Easy fundraising
D&L- Flowers
409.93
233.21
143.68
163.00
D&L- Gift Aid planned giving
D&L- Grants
90,923.36
1.750.IX)
84,720.98
6,000.(X)
D&L- Legacies
D&L- Other planned giving
D&L- Ta¥ recovered
3.500.(XI
9,423.27
15,316.21
24,430.61
23,004.67
Interest Income
4,736.13
2.367 95
Total Income
154.047.01
151,498.84
Other Trading Activities
Fund Raising
Expenditure
Raising Funds
CP- Church major repair5
CP- Other major repairs
Expen5es- Events
Expenses- Grants
Expenses Parish Share
Total Expenditure
990.IXJ
25.072.83
2,112.00
1.927.12
2,9(￿.69
3,998.64
73,934.60
3.998.64
80,838.00
104.933.19
90,848.33
Gross Profit
49,113.82
60,650.51
Administrative Cost5
Insurance
2.396.34
2.308.99
IT Software and Consumables
161.51
559.62
LighL Power. Heating
Printing & Stationery
RC- Church Services
61(M).66
8,846.15
256.88
791.26
976.14
793.00
RC- Lilerature
362.17
110.72
Repairs & Maintenance
S&H Administr3tor
1785.94
2,026.54
3.753.00
3.456.40

S&H- Pension Costs
810.00
750.00
S&H- Youth Worker
26,999.80
508.62
25,(YJO.08
2.266.26
Sundries
Telephone & Internet
Water bills
570.70
517.07
415.33
490.14
Tot31 Administrative Costs
45.097.09
47,916.23
Operating Profit
4,016.73
12,734.28
Profit on Ordinary Activities Before Taxation
4,016.73
12,734.28
Profit after Taxation
4,016.73
12,734.28
Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2023
St Andrew's Church, Frimley Green & Mytchett
Note
31DEC2024 31DEC2023
Current Assets
Cash at bank and in hand
Oeposit Account
St Andrews PCC
83,184.27
28,997.50
112,181.77
78,449.57
32,809.58
111,259.15
Total Cash at bank and in hand
Gift Due from HMRC
9,334.56
6,340.45
121,516.33 117,599.60
Total Current A55ets
Creditors- amounts falling due within one year
Income in Advante
Incorne in Advance- Stipend
Income in Advance- Wedding Depostts
Total Creditors: amounts tzlling due wff¢hin one year
200 00
300.00
200.00
300.00
Net Current Asset5 (Liabilities)
121,316.33 117,299.60
Total Assets less Curreni Llabllitles
121,316.33 117,299.60
Net Assets
121,316.33 117.299.60
Capital and Reserves
Current Year Earnings
Retained Earning5
Total Capltal and Rèsérves
4,016.73
12,734.28
117,299.60 104,565.32
121,316.33 117.299.60
Notes
l. Replacement of Window in Church Hall / Roof
2. HMRC Gift Aid - Tax refund
3. At 31" December 2023 the general fund contained £19,350.CQ from the 2024 Gift Day

Independent Examinerfs Reportto the members/trustees of St Andrelrfs Church, Frimley Green
& Mytchett Parochial Church Council
I report to the membersltrustees of the Parochial Church Council of St Andrew's Church, Frimley
Green & Mytchett I'the Trust") on my examination of the accounts for the year ended 31 December
2023.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with
the requirements of the Charities Acl 20111.the Act").
I reporl in respect of my examination of the Trust'5 accounts carried out under section 145 of the
?ni¥
.4ct and in carrying out my examination I have follovved all the applicable Directions given by
,: ridrily Commission under section 1451Sllbl of the Mit.
Independent examinerfs statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in
connection with the examination which give me cause to believe that in any material respect..
l. The accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act,. or
2. the accounts do not accord with those record5: or
3. the account5 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 15 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
accounts to be reached.
Mr.
Baskaran
en5ey Way
Imley Camberley
Surrey
GU16 9YJ