The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Bilborough and Strelley Nottingham Registered Charity Number 1187401 Financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 Page Contents PCC'S annual report Independent Examination Report Receipts & payments account Statement of assets & liabilities Notes to the accounts Sign-off of the accounts
PCC Bilborough and Strelley (Nottingham) PCC'S annual report for the year ended 31 December 2023 Full name.. The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Bilborough and Strelley, Nottingham Registered Charity Number: 1187401 Principal address St Margaret's Church, Aspley Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 5GE. Trustees Rev'd Richard Atkinson Rev'd Peter Shaw resigned 3111212023 Rev'd Denise Watkinson Carole Platts Kathleen Marian Henshell Lyn Kent Margaret Palmer Michael Wakerley Rosemary Walker Christopher Hayward Stephen Goodings John Cherry resigned 2310512023 Montunrayo B Ajanaku SLJzanne Cherry resigned 2310512023 Shelley Anand Thomas Pearson resigned 2310512023 James Whitham appointed 2310512023 Naomi Bradshaw appointed 2310512023 Valerie wh1haM appointed 2310512023 Bankers Lloyds Bank, 16 Market Place, Oldham. OL1 1JG. CCLA Investment Management Ltd, Senator House, 85 Queen Victoria Street, London. EC4V 4ET. Independent examiner Katrina Proctor FCMA (Honorary Independent Examiner) Govemance and management The activity of the PCC is governed by the PCC (powers) measure 1956 and the Church of England representation rules. AII PCC members are trustees. PCC members are elected according to church representation rules of the Church of England IPCC measures 1956). They are recruited by election carried out under church representation guidelines. Those eligible for voting are on the Electoral Roll of the Parish of Bilborough and Strelley. The number of trustees elected is calculated based on the size of Electoral Roll. All Trustees are required to complete and sign a fit and proper persons, declaration. Objectives and activities The PCC of Bilborough and Strelley's Mission Statement is "Sharing God's love in Bilborough and Strelley. The main activity of the PCC is promoting in the parish the whole mission of the Church. The Mission of the church is lo carry forward the work begun by Jesus Christ in all aspects of the life of people in society Public benefit statement The trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in section 4 of Ihe Chanties Act 2006 to have due regard to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefrt, 'Charities and Public Benefit,.
PCC Bilborough and Strelley (Nottingham) PCC'S annual report for the year ended 31 December 2023 Sumrnary of the vnain activities undertaken for the public benefrt The activities of the PCC are those of the Church of England, namely". {1} proclaiming the Good News of Ihe Kingdom. through Christian witness, worship, teaching and loving Servi",(2) seeking lo transform unjust structures in society; {31 seeking to safeguard the integrity of all creation_ We engage with our local communilies by offering worship, mission. pastoral care, education and social activities.. We offer the use of our hall and buildings to Gommunrty groups such as the unifomed organisalions and local groups., Our churches are open for a number of hours during the week for many different people groups. including.. parentslcarers and babies and toddlers. youlh. young adults. the elderly. and all ages at our Sunday services., We have a graveyard and 3 areas for cremaled remains which a available for people from our community should they need them", We work alongside and with other organisations in our community. Including local schools. We seek lo support those in need. both physically and mentally. We offer pasloral services such as weddings, funerals and baptisms., We are funded through donations and fundraising-, The public benefit spirrtually, educationally. socially, physically and emotionally from these activities. We are a visible and active sign of God's love for all. Safeguarding of all children, young people and adults is an important part oflhe work of our churches and our policies are reviewed on a regular basis_ The PCC has complied with the duty to have 'due regard. to the House of Bishop's Safeguarding Policy and Practi Guidance. Regular reports are made to the PCC, and, as and when necessary, advi is sought from the Di0san Safeguarding Team. Summary ofthe main achievements during the period Our Parish comprises three churches All Saints,. Sl John s and Sl Martin's, where regular worship is offered. The churches are diverse in nature and offer many opportunities for different forms of worship, cultural events and activities. Numbers on the Electoral Roll as at 23 May 2023.. 102 Life Services perfomed across the Parish.. 16 Baptisms, 3 Weddings., 10 Funerals, 4 Burials of ashes., Our churches were regularly open for visitors", We collected foodstuffs and toiletries for our local food banks" We supported local and national charities through charitable giving.. We visrted local Ca homes". We hosted visits from local schools", We have had a regular pattern of Bible Sludyldiscipleship groups which were open to all. Our churches have reached out to Iheir local communities. offering spiritual. psychological and practical support. A sample for events and activities from each of the churches All Saints, All Saints, continued to provide weekly services with Ihe help of Readers, dergy and retired clergy. There were special seNices, e.g. Remembran Sunday, Harvest, memorial service and Christingle. The church participated in Woven seNices and prayer meelings. The church was used for baptisms, renewal of wedding vows. funerals and buria15. Great effort was made to support and encourage everyone. The church was OFen every Ihird Sunday afternoon when visitors were able to see and listen to guides recounting the history of the church. Many initiatrves look place involving village residents, and activrties included "Ride and Stride. on behaff of Notts Historic Churches Trust, fundraising events e.g.
Spring Fair and 'Christmas at The Hall" Members of the church encouraged each other socially with a Christmas meal al the Broad Oak inn. St John's During 2023 St John's increased ils outreach to the local community, with Ihe residents benefilting in so many different ways. Weekly events al St John's included youth drama, youth drop-in, a community meal, toddler group aclivilies and a drop-in wellbeing café. These, logether with the Sunday service with children's groups, and a bi-weekly youth ServCe, gave a weekly foottall of nearly 300 people. St John's ran several men's, and women's. breakfasl mornings throughout the year. During the warmer months, there were regular gardening groups on the community allotment. Special events included a Coronation party and Christmas Lights festival Thus, the chufch has continued to be very much a vibrant hub of local commun¢ty life. St Martln's St Martin's. as part of the wider Woven Group of Churches, is a small bul friendly and welcoming ¢ongregation. During 2023, the weekly Sunday morning 10.30 am service provided a quiet and reflective setvice, whilst on Sundays at 4.00 pm the church had its all-age Family, Faith and Fun service. The church had many visitors who were particularly interested in the agelhislory of the church. St Martin's continued lo maintain the benefit of the Hidden Treasures Project in line with HLF recommendations. The Friends of St Martin's {FOMI. is a group of people who enable the church lo organise social events for the local community, and support the church in many ways. They continued to offer a programme of one-off events and regular activities to the local and wider community. Thes8 included e.g a weekly Crafty Ladies, Group. a Writers, Group, a monthly Local History Group. On Monday afternoons, the chur¢h ran a Little Sparks Group for parentslcarers and toddlers and on Tuesday mornings there was a weekly well-being community café. Throughout the year, the churGh held social events for the community. establishing itself as very much at the heart of the community This parish was impacted by a pastoral scheme effeclive 1S1 January 2024, whereby new parishes have been formèd being Bilborough Sl John the Baptist and Bilborough St Martins of Tours and the residual parish has been renamed Strelley All Saints. These accounts are the final accounts of the combined parish. The charlty's pollcy of resèrves The trustees have a policy of maintaining unreslncted reserves al a minimum equal to 3 months expenditure, this policy has been met at the year end. Risks There is always a risk that income from regular giving can fall rf memters sadly die or move out of the Parish. In addition, this year the churches fa continued financial risk due to higher energy prices. This was been mitigated in 2023 by the govemment scheme and also a church of England grant. The PCC tries to ensure that sufficient funds are left in reserve for upkeep of the four buildings in the Parish. We might be financially challenged should unavoidable multiple major repairs be needed all at the same time. Signed on behalf of the Charity's Trustees.. Signed Date Carole Platts, Trustee
Independent examinerfs report to the PCC of Bilborough and Strelley Parish. (Nottingham ear ended 31 December 2023 for the I report on the accounts of The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Bilborough and Strelley, Nottingham. vthich are set out on pages 2- 4 covering the period 0110112023 to 3111212023. Respective responsibilities of the PCC The PCC of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Bilborough and Strelley. Nottingham are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The PCC consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. Respective responsibilities of the Examiner It is my responsibility to.. examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5}(b) of the Charities Act. and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examiner's report My examination was carried out in accordan with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual ff(ems or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The prOdureS undertaken do not provide all the evidents that would be required in an audit. and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair, view and the report is limrted to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examiner's statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the PCC of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Bilborough and Strelley, Nottingham has not met the requirements to ensure that.. proper a(xounting records in accordan with section 130 of the Charities Act; and the accounts are prepared which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act or 2. to which, in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed". Date.. Katrina Proctor FCMA (Honorary Independent Examiner)
PCC Bilborough and Strelley (Nottingham) Receipts & payments account for the year ended 31 December 2023 2022 Total Funds 2023 Total Funds Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Note Receipts 106,584 Grants and donation5 3,026 Fundraising 24,118 Sales & Fees 1,112 Bank Interest 498 Sundry receipts 135.338 TOTAL 70,598 4,395 27.335 1,579 15,443 119,350 51,210 176 121,808 4,571 27,335 1,579 15,753 171,046 310 51,696 Payments 16 Fundr815ing costs 330 Misson giving and donations 11,328 Parish share 11,438 Staff costs 18,458 Mission activities 19,393 Church running costs 28,362 Utility bills 62,257 Major Building Work 2.340 Woven Contribution 153.923 TOTAL 77 84 3,284 14,928 21.485 16,186 14.257 32,161 7,062 3.809 113,254 3,284 14,928 12.238 2.772 13.371 27.161 9,247 13,414 886 7,062 3.809 74,355 38.899 Transfer between fun(ts 5.947 15,9471 118.5851 Net receiptsllpayments) 94.341 Cash funds at start of this period 75,756 Cash funds at end of thls period 50,942 27,186 78.128 6.850 48.570 55,420 57,792 75,756 133,548
PCC Bilborough and Strelley (Nottingham) Statement of assets and liabilities as at 31 December 2023 2022 2023 Cash assets 75,538 Bank accounts 218 Cash in hand 75,756 Note 133,548 133.548 Other monetary assets 30.971 Investments= Endowment Funds 3,896 Debtors 34,867 33.885 1,552 3S.437 Aets retalned fof the charlty's own use General equipment Llabllltles 16,7011 Creditors 16.7011 19361 9361
PCC Bilborough and Strelley (Nottingham) Notes to the accounts ear ended 31 December 2023 for the 1. Receipts & payments accounts Receipts and payments accounts are statements that summarise the movement of cash into and out of the charity during the financial year. In this context 'cash" includes cash equivalents, for example. bank accounts where cash can be readily withdrawn to pay for debts as they become due. 2. Grants & Donation8 Unrestricted Restricted Total Warm Welcome Diocesan Enew Grant Nottinghamshire Historical Churches Groundworks Listed place of Worship Grant Growing Disciples Grant Carin8 for creation Garfield Weston East Midlands Airport The National Churches Trust Nottingham Crty Council National Lottery Sundry donations 1,000 13,400 2,5¢)0 soo 196 2,000 250 10,000 591 iO,OCN) 275 10,0 71,096 121,809 13,400 196 250 io,c 591 lo,() 275 io,(Ko 14,898 51,210 S6,198 70.598 3. Creditors 20 2Crf) 716 936 Mi55ion costs Parochial Fees
PCC Bilborough and Strelley (Nottingham) Notes to the accounts ear ended 31 December 2023 for the 4. Funds analysis Opening balae Receipts Payment5 FU Transfers Closing balae Restricted Funds St Martins Funds Hidden TreèsuTes Delivery St Martin's Build New Worshiptyng Communrty Growing DIscie$ Family, Faith znd Fun Growing Disciples SMC- AV St Johns Funds Love your neighbjur WARM 20.849 3.442 17.407 iio Iiioi 11,3451 4.345 652 1,348 282 282 3.1 io.c 763 3.104 iom) 499 2.563 1.2 3A69 137 666 4.477 St Johns Little Sparks Toddler Group Feed 52 Coronation 264 2.3 923 790 PS Discretionary Growing DisCieS SJ Rooted Christmas Meal Lottery YoLrth St Johns build Other All Saints stremey Funds SAS Build SAS Other SAS War Memorial 6.250 1,991 343 413 375 io,co) 3,506 9,602 189 218 4.307 545 io.(KM) 995 20.( 244 2.745 234 6.616 13,7821 5.301 75 2.013 51.6% 17101 3.690 75 2.012 55,420 48.570 3899 . 5.947 Unrestricted Fund5 General Fund Strelley AJI Saints General Fu1 St Martins Church General Fund St Johns Church General Fund 5t Johns Social Gera1 Fund St Jghns Social Designated Buidling Fund 1.274 272 30594 18.457 49,7 20.238 15S 12.987 17*tJ) 28.086 15.328 1,392 19,303 2.112 41.915 10,307 3,1(K) 78,128 710 1,455 3.782 16.429 5.397 3,1(X) 27,186 119.3SO 74.355 5.947 S. Glossary of temis Creditors: These are amounts owed by the charity. but not paid during the accounting period. Restricted Funds: These are funds given to the charity. subject to specific restrictions set by the donor, but still wrthin the general objects of the charity.
PCC Bilborough and Strelley (Nottingham> Approval of the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023 These financial statements are apted and approved on behalf of the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Bilborough and Strelley, Nottingham by.. Signed Rev'd Richard Atkinson, Chair Dated Signed Lyn Kent, Treasurer Dated l?