Annual Report and Financial Statements of the Parochial
Church Council of
The Parish of Drayton Bassett, Fazeley & Mile Oak
Charity Registration no. 1191092
For the year ended 31st December 2024
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DIOCESE OF
LICHFIELD
Come follow Christ in the footsteps of St Chad
The Parochial Church Council of The Parish of Drayton Bassett, Fazeley & Mile Oak- Charltv
Registration no. 1191092
Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2024
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Ob-ectivès and Activities
The Parochial Church Councll of The Parish of Drayton Bassett, Fazeley & Mile Oak Ithe PCCI h35 the responsibility of co-operating
with the incumbent, Rev jonathan Iddon, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral,
evangelical, social and ecumenical. The PCC is also spiritually responslble for the rna1ntenan￿ of the church
The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at ourthurch and to become part of our parish comrnunity
at all three Churches St Peiel's Drayron Bassett, St Paul's Fazeley and St Barnaba5 Mile Oak. The PCC maintains an overview of
worship throughout the parlsh and makes suggestlons on how our services can involve the many groups that live within our parish.
Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer, scripture. music and sacrament. A150. through non sacramental
activities of hospitality and fellowship we aim to reach non churched members of the community.
Publlt Beneflt
The trustees of the Charity aTe aware of the Charlty Commission's guidance on public benefjt in The Advancement of Reli8ion for
the Public Benefit and have had re8ard to it in their administration of the Charity. The trustees believe that, by promoting the Work
of the Church of England in the Ecclesiastical Parish of Drayton Bassett, Fazeley & Mile Oak, it helps to promote the whole mission
of the Church (pastoral, evangeli5tlC. Social and ecumenicall more effertively. within the Ecclesiastical Parish, and that in doin8 $0 It
provides a benefit to the public by-
Providing facilities for public worship. pastoral care and spiritual, moral and intellecrual development. both for its members and
for anyone who wishes to benefit from what the Church offers.. and
Promoting Christian value5 and Service by rnember5 of the Church in and to their communities, to the benefit of individuals and
society as a whole.
Achlevements and Performance
Irica￿S Report
If I had to sum up 2024 in one word for the Parish of Drayton Bassett. Fazeley & Mile Oak, the word I would choose is 'Seekin8.'
Thls past year has been marked by a deep sense of Seeking God's direction, both as churches and for me personally. Over the
summer, I became increasingly aware that the Lord was doing a new thing, both in my own calling and In the life of the Peel
Parishe5. After much prayer and reflection, I discerned that my season here was drawing to a c195e, and that it was time to make
way for 50rneone else to lead St Peter'5, St Paul's and St Barnabas forward into the next chapter of their journey with God.
In the life of our three churches. 2024 has been a year of stepping deeper into prayer, reflÈction. and expectation. Our verse for
the year, 2 Chronicles 7..14-"IAmypeople. who are tulled by my nume. will humble themselves ondpn7y tsftd seek myAote and
turnArom their wlcked ways, then I will heurfrom heoven, und I willforgive theirsin und wlll heol theirlund."
Set the tone for
the beginning of the year, calling us to trust in God's guidance and seek His presenee wlth renewed devotion. We began by
posturing ourselves in prayer. seeking renewal and revival. and pressing into the presence of God in a fresh way. Lent and Holy
Week invited us into deeper confession and worship, with the addition of Open Heaven Monday5 at St Peterfs, where we gathered
in expectant prayer, seeking God's renewal and brèakthrough.
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Easter brought with it a spirit of joy and expectancy,. a season of encountering the risen Christ and exploring what new thing God
rni8ht be doing amon8 Us. The week5 leadin8 ta Pentecost were filled with waiting and watching, and as we Stepped into
Pentecost itself, we saw a renewed desire for the power of the Holy Spirit to work in our lives and communities.
Alongside thi5 spiritual journey, the life of our churches has continued with energy and commitment. Fellowship groups have
deepened faith, another Alpha cour5È ran successfully in the autumn, children and youth ministries have continued to thrive, and
new connections have been made within the wider communily.
As I prepare to move on, my prayer for St Peterfs. St Paul's and St Barnabas, and for the wider Peel Parishes farnily, is that you will
ontinue into the vacancy period wrth that Same spirit of expectancy and obedience to the call of God. The Lord is faithful, and He
is leading you forward into a new chapter filleij with His presence and HIS purposes.
Thank you to all who make our churches what they are and thank you for allowing me to walk thls Journey with you,. It has been a
privilege to serve as your vicar since 2013. and this past year especially.
With every ble55in&
Jonathon Iddon
Disripleship Team
The Discipleship Team Continued tts work ihroughout 2024, building on the foundations laid in previous year5. It comprises the
Ministry Team12 Licensed Cler8y and 3 Licensed Reader51, our Retired Ministers12 Clergy and 3 Readers) with Permission to
Officiate, and two Occasional Service Leaders/Preachers. The team meet5 rnonthly with a Ternit to discern and develop our Sundav
worshlp services. primarily focusing on the teaching and preaching but also providin8 pastoral support to the congregations.
A particular highlight of 2024 was the emphasis on deepening the church's engagement with prayer, Scripture, and healing. Thi5
was reflected in the serrnon series chosen for the year, which aimed to challenge, encourage. and equip the congregations to
grow in faith and discipleship.
During 2024, we covered a varied diet of Scripture through bespoke sermon Series as follows-
If My People...
A 5-part thernatic series exploring Prayer. Fasting, and Humility, inspired by 2 Chronicle5 7'.14. The series
ran in January and February, buildin8 towards Lent, encouraging the congregations to take seriously the call to seek God's
face. It included reflections on both personal and cornmunal prayer and fasting, culmlnatlng In Ash Wednesday.
Going In Deep (The Book of Jonahl- A S-part Lent series in February and March, exploring the therne5 of rebellion,
confe55ion, salvation, transformation, and reflection. This series invited the congregations to exarnine their own hearts in
right of Jonah's journey, emphasi5ing the depth of God's mercy and thè call to repentance during the penitential season
of Lent.
God's Next Move-A serie5 from May to July covering Acts Chapters 1-11. This series explored the early church's growth,
the work of the Holy Spirit, and how God was moving powerfully through the apostles to spread the gospel beyond
Jerusalem.
God and US-A summer series in August focusing on our identity as Christians. Thi5 series helped the con8re8ations
reflect on what tt means to belong to God, to be shaped by Him. and to live out our calling in the world.
The Bible Serles- A 7-week thematic series from Bible Society in September and October, walking throush the
overarching story of the Bible, en8aglng both Sunday worship and midweek small group5. The Series explored key biblTrcal
themes such as Orlgins, Exodus, and Exlle, drawlng out their meaning and relevance for todav.
JÈsu5 Heals- A S-part series in November focused on the healing miracles of Jesus as recorded in all thrèe synoptic
Gospels. This series not only highlighted Jesus. concern for physical healing but a150 explored thè deeper spiritual and
discipleship le550n5 found in each encounter. The series was accompanied by opportunities for congre8ants to receive
prayer for healin& with the hope of e5tabli5hing a regular ministry in this area.
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As 2024 drew to a close. Vernon Whitby-srnith, who had faithfully served as an Occasional Leader and Preacher, made the
decision to retire from thi5 ministry. We are deeply 8rateful for his dedicated service. particularly his preaching, which has been
source of spiritual nourishment. The team remains appreciative of the ongoing commitment of all those involved in preaching and
leadin8 worship, whose efforts ensure that our services continue to strengthen and challenge our churches in our jOUTney of falth.
Jonathon Iddon
Fellowship Group.. Tuesday Mornlngs
There are ¢urrently nlne of us who meet weekly In term time. Tuesday mornings, 9.30 to 10.45 at St Barnabas. We mèet for Bible
study, fellowship and prayer.
We began the year with a 10 week study of Mark's Gospel called 'News of the Hour" from the InteractNe Bible Studies series. It
was fast-paced but a helpful and thoueht-provoking introduction to the life and ministry of Jesus, and what it means to
believe and have faith that he is the Messiah. the Son of God. After the May half term, we worked through 3 7 week study of the
first few chapter5 of Genesis (Creation to the Tower of Babell. Some big topics and big questionsl
We paused for the summer. and restarted in the autumn by following the Sunday sermon topics using"The Bible Series" by
Andrew Ollerton. It was good to have space to go deeper into the bi8 tOPlC5 and themes of the Bible. We then returned to Genesis
and to Abraharn, Sarah and Isaac. and the challenge of living a life of faith in God and His promises.
Alex Keen
Fellowshlp Group: Tuesday Evenlngs
Thi5 group, having experienced a rather tumultuous time in terms of membership, ha5 now seitled into what is a very strong and
cohesive group, albeit a small one.
We follow the school term date5 to give structure to the year. In the Spring term. the series was Women of the Old Testament.
This proved very enrichin& studying some fascinating women including Ruth, Naomi. Hannah, Abigail, and Esther.
After Easter we moved on to Women of the New Testament. This again proved to be a real blessing. as we drew many contrasts to
the OT women, learning about women such as Elizabeth, Mary, Herodias, and Martha.
After the summer break, we followed the Sunday theme of The Bible Series. which worked very well, digging deeper into eoch
week's topic. We then rounded off the year by continuing to follow the Sunday series of Jesus Heals, which again prompted some
fruitful discussions.
We continue to meet Fn the Church Centre on Tuesday evenings, now looking forward to a twelve-sesslon series
Studying Miracles.
steve Edwards
Drayton Ba55ett Bible Study Group
We ale a group who meet on alternate Wednesday evenings.
We meet at 19.00, with tea and coffee on arrival and finish at 20.00 promptly.
We study the scriptures by studies that run for three weeks maxlmum but did do a study on How Do We Pray which ran for six
weeks.
Some of ihe studie5 we have done are, The Life and fimes of Abraham, The Covenants of Scripture, Who is Jesus as described in
Hebrews Chapier 1-6, What is San¢tifi¢ation. Jesus is Coming again. and thi5 sort of typical subjects. We are advised of the
scriptures we will use ahead of time and anyone who fail to be with us will get a copy of the note5.
Wè welcome anyone who would want to know about whaV5 in The Bible.
Vernon Whltby-smith
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Klntsug5 Hope Wellbelng Course 2024
We are so blessed to have run a joint Kintsugi Hope Wellbeing course this year alongside Holy Trinity Church, Wilnecote.
The 10-week course was held on Sunday evenings, between July and September 2024. at Holy Trinity Church with both church
families represented. There was a really Éood uptake wlth people from all ages and backÉrounds, some with faith and others
seeking. As wlth previous eourses the group bonded well and shared the journey of learning more about thernselves and others.
wellbein8.
Some feedback from the course:
"It WUS good to meet newpeoplefrom the chur¢h community l attend regulurly andfrorn another church. It wos 0150 nice to relate
to the bible passages t751 t7m new to ottending church and understt7nding the scriptures."
-1 oppreciLrted the soft envlronmen¢ the trust within, the core and comptssslon shown to etsch person ot dIffe￿rtr times throughout
the course. A greot coursefor everyone whether they ottend church ornot."
The atmosphere wus open, relaxed, non-judgernental t7ndsupportive. l am gratefulfor the opportunity to attend this COu￿e,
enabling me to learn new coping skillsfor life ond ot the some rime let7rning more obout the bible.-
It is a privilege to be able to share this course which God has so faithfvlly ovèrseèn and blessed those who attend.
Trisha Castanhelra
Churchwardens, Report
We are pleased to present our Annual Report as Churchwardens for Drayton Bassett, Fazeley and Mile Oak. It ha5 been a year of
both challenges and blessings. We are grateful to everyone who ha5 supported us, both our paid staff and volunteers who have
worked very hard to maintain our services and keep our building5 and churchyards clean and tidy.
The maintenance of our church buildings and grounds remains a key challenge with onty sufFicient funds belng avallable to do the
most urgent work.
Thi5 year, we have undertaken rgof repairs at both St Paul's and St Peterfs. The roof at St Paul's Suffered storm damage and also a
lightning Strike in the last quarter of 2024.The storm damage caused rubble to fall inside the chancel area which had to be cordoned
off for a few weeks. Thi5 provided us with the opportunity to check out a long-standing concern regarding the condition of the east
chancel wall at 5t Paul's. Following a survey, assurance was given that the wall is structurally safe and sound. With the scaffolding
in situ to clear the rubble away, our roofing Contractors did this and cleared all the cobweb5 away without C05t to us except for the
5caffoldin8. Unfortunately, the insurance company would not pay out for the storm dama8e because relevant work outlined in our
QI had not been done. We need to highlight this as a potential ongoing issue because a significant number of costlyworks mentloned
in the QI Reports are unable to be done due to lack of funds.
The c05t5 for thè repair5 that are required run into tens of thousand5 Of pound5. The QI RepoTts for St Paul's and St Peter'5 are
available upon request and the PCC will be providing more information to our congregations.
We have eontinued to ensure that all the relevant Health and Safety requirements have been adhered to and checks on equipment
etc have been made.
Our churchyards continue to be kept as neat and tidy as possible with the help of our paid staff and willing volunteers for whom we
are very grateful.
Looking ahead we would welcome help from anyone with ski115/experience in fundraisin8 or obtaining 8rantS to enable u5 to move
forward with our prograrnme of works.
We are grateful to Jonathan, Alex and the ministry team for thèir leadèrship, as wèll as to thosè involved in the PAIAV team, the
welcome and hospitality teams, to our Duty Wardens and those who have taken part in the reading and intercession rotas. We have
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been grateful to have musI¢ led on occasions by an organist at St Peter's. We would like to See the introduction of 'live' music back
at St Paul's but realise we draw on a small pool of individuals who already give their time in other areas of minlstry.
We give thanks for our congre8ation5 for theirfaithfulness and commitment.
Churchwordens Dennb Hooperlyntla Pussey
Oasis. a support group for those bereaved, whether recently or not, was begun by Rev Sue Rowley and Liz Helm in February 2023.
The group meets on the first Monday afternoon of each calendar month from 2pm to 3.30 pm in St Paul's Church Centre. It was
envisioned as a ministry of the church to the community, and all would be welcome, no matter their race, culture, faith, or none
and for howevef long or short their need for support and friendship. It has never been a 8rief counselling group although
literature helpful to the bereaved, Christian and secular. would be available.
Initially 5 people joined the group, and while membership has fluctuated according to need, the total membershlp now consists of
11 members plus the leader5 and it ha5 been a delight to welcome julie Ll(Tryd to the cure team which means there are ample
hands to prepare the welcoming tea, coffee and cake when holidays or sickness means the absence of one of the leaders.
We have also enjoyed Christmas meals at dining pubs and an Afternoon tea at a Garden Centre. Thls summer we plan to organise
a picnic or barbecue, venue to be decided.
Each year a Memorial Service is held for those who have known the ministry of the Peel Parishes at funerals and inforrnation
regarding Oasis is given_ Oasis 15 intended to be a continuation of this ministry. There is clearly a need for this 5UPPOrt group and
every effort will be made to maintain it for the foreseeable future. even though leadership and membership may fluctuate and
chan8è. I commend it to you.
Rev Sue Rowleyi Liz Helm and Julie Lloyd.
Deanery Synod Report for DFM
Gary Simmonds (vicar of Glascotel stood down as Deanery Synod chair and was replace by Rev Debra Dyson. David Lrtchfield also
retired and the lay chair is Pat West, and Peter Thornley is the Secretary. Key attendees include members from the House of
Cler8y. At the time of writin& Synod have met twlce whilst I have been the DFM representatlve. and a further meeting is planned
for March 2025.
Synod have di5CU55ed the strateÉic plan for the Diocese, lookin8 at the Shaping for Mission and Eco-chur¢h inltiatives.
Subsequently the Shaping for Missbon event took place here at St Paul's on the Iph July 2024, and Jonathan submitted our
response to the Diocese.
Other discussions at Deanery Synod have covered priorlties for the Deanery, including better communication and social media
en8a8ernent. Pat West edits a Deanery Newsletter, and if you would like item5 from ovr Parishes to appear in the Newsletter.
please email to DFM.PCC
eel
arishes.church.
We have heard presentations about the-Healing Roorns" ministry at St EdStha's Church. Church vacanties are discussed, and
people at Synod are willing to SUPPOrt us during the interregnum.
Members of the Synod attended and welcomed Bishop Tim at his induction and have attended Diocesan Synod meetings, where
safeBuarding and Eco Church have been important topics.
Peter Thornley
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Financial Revièw
PCC of Dra
on Bassett Fazele & Mile Oak
Net Total Assets.. £55,79120241£67,349 20231
Deficit/Excess'. £l11,55812024- Unrestricted Deficlt £18.410 Restricted Sirplus £6,852
IDeficit.' IES,079120231
The net assets have reduced from £67,348 2023 to £55,7912024 and whilst overall there is a deficit of l£ll,558, this is due to the
extensive roof repair bills during the year.
Drayton Bassett. Fazeley and Mile Oak have not only cleared LD8F Assigned fees of £2,400 they have also cleared allcommon fund
arrears. So this has been a positive year..
Overall income has increased from £129,164 2023 to £142,897 2024. The most notable differences being 0550 Donation5, and 0601
Tax recovered.
Expenditure has increased from £134,242 2023 to £154,455 2024. The most notable differences belng 2051 Salary of youth minister.
2330 Church Maintenance, and 2701 Church Major Repairs.
Thanks go Lisa and Deana for their hard work In 2024.
Reserves Polic
It Is PCC policy to try to maintain a balance on free resèrves Inet current assetsl which equates to at le￿t three months unrestricted
payment5. Three months expenditure is equivalent to £35,872 20241£27,466 20231. It is held to srnooth out fluctuations in cash
flow and to meet emergencies. The balance of the free feserve5 at the year-end was £20,19120241£29,46120231 which is lower
than this target. but the expenditure is artificially inflated in 2024 due to the roof repairs and the stonework repair5. A revised target
would be £28.847, excludin8 these fi8ures.
Investment P 11
The charity Is granted power to invest in suitable investments under the PCC Powers Measuie 1956 and the Trustees Act 2000. As
a charity, the Tru5tee5 have 3 duty of care to take such advice as is appropriate before investments are undertaken. Thls advlce is
sought from the Central Board of Finance ICCLAI in London.
The charity's investment policies are based on two key principles..
Ethical Investment- this includes ensuring that investments are held in companies which have high standards of corporate
governance and act in a responsible way towards stakeholders.
Long-term responsibilities - the trustees are aware of their long-terrn responsibilitie5 in respect of the Restricted and
Unrestricted reserves and as a result follow a prudent approach to investment decisions.
Investment pollcy for long-term fund5 is aimed prirnarily at generating a sustainable incorne, with due regard to the need for the
preservation of caprtal value, and the possible need to realise investments to meet operational needs. The char1ty does not have
policy of generatin8 income at excessive or high risk- known a5 "purchasing income" where high returns are guaranteed at the
expense of capital.
In 5urnrnary. the charity has an overall policy to rnaxlmise income while pre5ervin8 the real value of its funds. Due to the nature of
the charity, an ethlcal investment policy is taken into consideration when investments are made..
The charity follows the Ethical Investment Advisory policy as recommended by the Lichfield Diocese whlch includes the following".
"We aim to invest in companie5 that..
will develop their business in the interests of shareholders;
4 demonstrate responsible employment practlces..
are conscientious concerning issues of corporate governance. the enwronment and human rlghts,.
are sensitive to the community in which they operate."
Planned giving, collections and donations are the main Sour￿5 of fvnd raising alon8 Wlth tax recoverable.
Safe
uardin
The PCC believe they have fulfllled their duty under section 5 of the Safeguardin8 and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 (duty to have
dve regard to House of Bishops, guldance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults).
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Re
ortln
Serlous Inc5dents
A Serious Incident is an adverse event, whether actual or alleged, which results In 01 rlsks significant harm to the charity's
beneficiaries, employees, office holders. volunteers or to others who come into contact with the charity through its work, loss of
the charitvs money or assets, dama8e to the charitvs property or harm to the charity's work or reputation.
The trustees are not aware of any Serious Incidents in the last year
Fundraisin
The PCC take5 its fundraising responsibilities seriously and Is very grateful to all donors- whether regular or occa5ional- for their
5UPPOrt of the church and church events. pcc sUPPOrters are never taken for granted. The PCC take5 full re5pon5ibility for
fundraising and does not use cornmercial organi5ations or professltsnal fundraisers. All money raised is either by donations.
fundTaising events, special appeals or legacies for which the PCC are most grateful.
Volunteers
The member5 of the PCC would like to thank all of the 72 volunteers who work so hard to make our Church a lively and vibrant
communitv.
Risk Mana
ement
The Church Wardens carry out regular Health and Safety Reviews and regularly inspect premises for potentlal haiards. We have
5afeguardin8 policie5 in place for child protection and for work with vulnerable adults. including rigorous DBS checking of staff and
volunteers. Our insurances are reviewed annually to ensuie adequate cover. An informal review of any new risk5 which may impact
the work of the Church in the Parish is ongoin8.
Structure Governance and Mana
ement
The PCC is a Body Corporate established by the Church of England and is a Charity re8iStered with the Charity Commission. The PCC
is 8overned by the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure119561 as amended that came into effect on 2. January 1957, and the
Church Representation Rules Icontsined in Schedule 3 to the Synodical Government Measure 1969 as amendedl_
The method of appointment of the PCC members Is set out In the Church Representation Rules. The Council comprises the
Incumbent. the Churchwardens, a representative of the Readers, those elected to the Deanery Synod. and other members who are
elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meetin8, by those on the Elecloral Roll. The PCC members receive training from courses run
by the Diocese. Members of the con8regation are always ur8ed to join the Elertoral Roll, and to stand for election to the PCC.
The PCC members are responsible for maklng declslons on all matters of general concern and importance in the parish, and for all
financial matters. The PCC met 7 times during the yèar.
Related Partles
No Trustee or their family are employed or offered contracts to carry out work for the PCC.
Donations from Related Partiès
Donation5 from 15 related parties IPCC membersl during the year totalled £39.62120241£44,764 20231. One trustee donated 37%
this inclLtded a one-off generous donation. All these donations were received without condition.
Remuneration
aid to Trustees
None of the trustees have been paid any remuneratlon or recelved any other benefit5 from employment with the PCC.
Ex
enses
aid to Trustees
Two trustees were reitnbursed £1,142 20241£892 20231 for travel and 5ub51Stence durin8 the year.
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Reference and Adminlstrative Oetails
CharSty Name.. The Parochial Church Council of The Parlsh of Drayton Bassett. Fazeley & Mile Oak
Other names the charity Is known by: Peel Parishes
Registered Charlty Number: 1191092
Charit￿5 printlpal address: St Paul's Church Cole5hill Street Fazeley Tamworth 878 3RQ
Correspondence addre55'. St Paul's Church Coleshlll Street Fazeley Tamworth 878 3RQ
Web51tè address- hit
www.
eel
arishes.or
PCC Members: Who Served from l January 2024 to the date thÉs report was approved
Trustee name
Offlce Ilf any)
Dates acted If not for whole
period
Ex-officio
Revd jonathan Iddon
Rettorlchairperson
Churchwarden
911212019- current
311512022- 211412024
291512022- 11812023
Julie Andrews
Robert Davies
Clergv
Alexander Keen
Clergv
Deputy Warden St Peterfs Church
Deputy Warden St Peter's Church
Deputy Warden St Paul's Church
Churchwarden
lean Jennings
Judith Haden-Homer
Mark Hardv
Dennis Hooper
911212019- 2ty412024
Julie Rammell-sime
Deputy Warden St Barnaba5 Church
Deanery Synod (St Peter'sl
Deanery Synod (St Paul's)
Deanery Synod (St Barnabasl
Churchwarden
Judy Davies
David Litchfield
101612019- 2ty412024
Lynda Jackson
Lynda Passey
04/oV2025
Elected Members
Deana Tamplin
layne Ackers
Peter Thornley
Wendy Smith
Matthew Lloyd
Treasurer (No longer a member)
Finance Team Chair
1811012020- 211412024
Secretary IAnd Deanery Synod Rep St Paul'51
911212019- 211412024
301412023- 211412024
Mark Whitehead
Rosemary Bridge
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Bank
Cooperativp 8ank Business eanking PO 8ox 250 Skelmersdale WN8 6WT
Investment
CCLA
Managers
l Angel Ln London EC4R 3AB
Independeni
Examiner
Lichlield Oioce5an Board of Finance
gt Marys House. The QDse, Lichfield. WS13 7LD
Approved bythe Pccon 10.03.2025 and si8ned on its behalf bv..
Revd Alexander Keen
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Independent Examinerf5 report to the trusteeslmembers of The PCC of The Parish of Drayton Bassett, Fazeley &
Mile Oak- 1191092
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31# December 2024 which are set out on the followin8 pages.
Res
ective res
onsibilities of the Truste
dln
ExamSner
The charity's trustee5 are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charl￿5 trustees consider
that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independen
t examinatlon Is needed.
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
lunder section 14515llbl of the Charities Act. and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Inde
endent Examlner's Statement
My eKamlnation was carrled out in accordance with the General Directions Èiven by the Charlty Commission. An examination
includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those reeords.
It also includes consideration of any unusual Items or disclosures in theaccount$3ndseeking explanationsfrom the
trustees concerning any such matters. The pro￿dureS undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an
audlt, and consequently no opinion is given a5 to whether the accounts present a-true and fair" view and the report 15 limited to
those matters set oul in the statement below.
Inde
eftdent Examlner's Statement
In connettion with my examination, no material matters have cometo my attentlon which gives me causeto believe that in anv
material respect..
accounting records were not kept in accordance with Section 130 of the Charities Act or
the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have come across no other matters in connection with the examlnatlon to which attention should be drawn in order to
enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed:
Lichneld Diocesan Board of Finance
St MaTVs House, The Close. Lichfield W513 7LD
Date..
If Ip3lzp2r
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rtsh ol Dra
on Bassett Fazele
& Mlle Oak
Notes to the Financial
tat
ments
For the year ended 31" December 2024
Accountlng Policies
The Financial statements of the PCC have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accountin8 Regulations 2006 u5in8 thè
Receipts and Payments basis.
There may be minor discrepancies in the tota15 as the pènce are not being shown.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value
unle55 Otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts. The financial statements Include all transactions, assets and
liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their main affiliation
to another body nor those that are informal Éatherings of Church members.
Cashflow Statement
The Charity has taken advantage of the exemption in F￿102 from the requirement to produce a cashflow statement on the grounds
that the Income does not exceed £500,000.
Golng Concem
There are no material uncertainties relating to events or Conditions that cast slgnlflcant doubt on the Charl￿5 abllity to continue as
a going concern.
Accounting Estimates and Prior Year Errors
No changes tts accounting estimates have occurred in the reporting period. No material PriOT year errors have been identified in
the reporting period
Destriptlon of Funds
Unre5trtrted funds are income funds of the PCC that are available for spending on the general purposes of the PCC, including
arnounts designated by the PCC for fixed assets for its own use or for spending on a future project and which are therefore not
included in its'free reserves" as disclosed in the trustees. annual report.
An explanation of purpose of each Designated fund are as follows
Peely Tots- Funds set aside for PeelyTots group to record Income and expenditure
StBBuildin@- Funds set aside for St B3rnaba$ Building.
5t PaulsBuildin8- Funds set aslde for St Pau15 Building- Advise that thi5 fund is closed and transfer to General
StPHobbs- St Peters Hobbs Legacy
Regtrlcted funds cornpri5e of two elements :_
al income from trusts or endowments whlch may be expendeil only on those restricted objects provided in the terms of the
trust or bequest
bl donations or grants received for a 5pecifi¢ object or invited by the PCC for a specific object. The fvnds may onlv
be
expended on the spetific object for which they were glven. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of each year must
be carried forward as a balance on that fund. The PCC does not usually invest separately for each fund. where there is no
separate investment. interest is apportioned to individual funds on an average balance basis.
An explanation of purpose of each Restrlcted fund are as follows..
Clothed- Specific donations for Clothed in Kindess
SSPDCC- PCC to confirm the restrictions
StPBells- St Peters Bells- Donations for the upkeep of St Peters Bells
Youth Worker- Grants and donations specifically for the Youth Worker
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Endowment funds are restricted fund5 that must be retained as trust capital elther permanently or Subl￿t to a discretlonary power
to spend capital as income, and where the use of any income or other benefit derived from the capital rnay be restricted or
unrestricted. Full details of all their restrictions are shown Sn the notes to the accounts.
An explanation of purpose of each Endowment fund are a5 follows-.
The Parlsh of Drayton Bassett, Fazeley & Mise Oak do not hold any Endowment funds.
Having recently taken over the finances of The Parish of Drayton Bassett. Fazeley & Mile Oak I have reviewed all of the funds
currently listed. I have advised that the majority of the designated funds are closed to simplify the accounts. I would ask the PCC
to consider this in 2023 a5 this will help the PCC to understand the pgsition of the Parish throughout the year making It easier to
plan.
Incoming Resources
Planned 8ivin& collections and donations are recognised when received or when the PCC becomes entitled to the resource and the
monetary value can be measured with sufFicient reliability. Tax refunds are recognised when the incornins re50urcè to which thev
relate is received. Grants and Legacies are accounted for when the PCC is legally entitled to the amounts due and the monetary
value c3n be measured with sufficient reliabilaty. Dividends are accounted for when re￿ivable. interest Is accrued. All other income
is reco8riised when it is receivable. All incoming resource5 are aecounted for gross.
Resources Expended
Grants and donations are accounted forwhen paid over. or when awarded, if that award creates a binding orconstru¢tive obligation
on the PCC. The diocesan parish share 15 accounted for when due. Amount5 received specifically for mission are dealt with as
restricted fun¢Js. All other expenditure 15 generally recognised when it is incurred and is accounted for gr055.
Governance and Support Costs
Support costs should be allocated between governance costs and other 5UPPOrt. Governance costs comprlse all costs Involvlng
public accountability of the PCC and it5 compliance with regulation and good prèctice.
Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost Categories on a basis consistent with the use of
resources eg by allocaiing staff costs by time spent and other costs by their usage.
Flxed Asset5
Consecrated and benefice property is not Included In the accounts by s.1012llal&lCI of the Charities Act 2011.
Moveable church furnishings held by the Vicar and Churchwardens on special tiust for the PCC and which require a faculty for
disposal are inalienable property, listed in the Church's inventory, which can be inspected lat any reasonable tirnel, For anything
acquired prior to 2000 there is insufFicient cost information available and therefore 5Uth assets are not valued in the financial
statements.
No depreciation is provided on buildings as the currently estimated re5Tdual value of the propertie5 is not less than their carrying
value and the remaining useful life of these assets exceeds 50 year5, 50 that any depreciation charge5 would be irnmaterial.
Other tangible fixed assets are valued at cost. The depreciation rates and methods used are 50% per annum.
Investments
Investments in quoted shares, traded bonds and similar investments are valued initially at cost and Subsequently at market value
at the year end. Investments held for re-sale are treated as current asset investments.
Debtors
Debtors are measured on initial re¢ognltlon at settlement amounl. Subsequentlythey are measured as Cash expetted to be received
Creditor5 and A¢cruals
Creditors are measured at settlement amounts less any trade discounts. Accruals are measurèd on best estimate of the amount
Tequired to settle the obligation Bt the reporting date.
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Ponsh oADrayton Bassett. Fozeley & Mile 017kyeorended2024
Receipts and Payment Account 2024
Unrestricted Deslgnated Restricted Endowment
lunds
funds
funds
funds
2024
2023
Receipts
Donatlons and legacies
Income from tharitable activities
Other trading atttvities
Investments
other income
Total incomè
108,308
25,729
1.532
41
7,285
117.126 105,822
25,771 22,882
460
134,038
1.573
7,285
142A97 129,164
Payments
Raising funds
Expenditure on charitable activities
Other expenditure
Total expenditure
148,535
5.486
433
154.455 134.242
148,535
5,486
433
154.455 134,242
Net In¢ome I lexpendlturel resources
before transfer
114,4971
13.9131
6.852
111.558115,0791
Transfers
Gross transfers between funds- in
Gross transfers between funds out
Othèr recognlsed gains / losse5
Gainsl1055es on investment assets
Gains on revaluation, fixed assets,
charity's own use
Net movement in lunds
11,520
111.5201
{14.4971
13,9131
6￿52
Ill￿58115,079}
Reconcillation of funds
Total funds brought fonvard
29,641
13,098
24.608
67.348 72.426
Total funds Carried forward
15,144
9.186
31,460
55.791 67,348
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Sta¢emeDt ol assets and liabllit¢e$ 2024
c￿5% and nurnlnalwdÈ
GEnpral D+Hinat+d
Endowment
2024
20Z3
CurrentA5Srf-ca*h Al BankAnd In Hand
65295834.. co.vp current4￿Ou￿E
lotal
20,191
,151
4.139
4,139
32.659
32,659
56.989 67.838
56.989 67,83¥
LlabilFty-Aionc¥Accounts
6699.- AB?ncy EollectiOfflS
490
l.l>8 490
Lisg
Nei ¢otèlès%etS
20,191
4,139
31,460
S5.791 67,34B
Approved by the PCC on 10.03.2025 and 5igr*d on its behalf bv..
Revd Alexander Keen
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Statemènt of assèts and liabilities 2023
Class and nominal code General Deslgnated Restricted Endowment 2023 2022
Current Asset- Cash At Bank And In Hand
620307001D". CCLA ICBFI Drayton Bassett St Peters PCC
65295834.. Co-op 8ank ctJr¥ent account
21,747
67,839 60.887
67,839 81634
29,641
29,641
13.099
13,099
25.099
25.099
Total
Liability- Agency Accounts
6699.. Agency collections
490
490
490 2.530
490 2,530
Total
Liability- Creditors- Amounts FallSng Due In One Year
PSFAZEOI.. LDBF Common fund Liability
7.677
7,677
Total
Net total assets
29,641
13,099
24.609
67,348 72.427
Puge 17

Analysis of income and expendlture 2024
Unrestrlcted Oeslgnated Restrlcted Endowment 2024
2023
RECEIPTS
Donations and legacies
0101 Gift Aid Collections
0201- Other planned gNing
0301- Loose plate collections
0302- Collections at Weddin85 and Funerals
0303 - Contactless Giving
0452 - Donations for Reader Ministry
0510- Gifts of quoted securitles Inactlve
0550- Oonations appeals etc
0601- Tax recoverable on Gift Aid
0701- Le8acie5
0801- Recurrin8 grants
08AI- Non-recurring one-ott grants
0901 Other funds generated
0903- Regular Clubs and Meetings
Donation5 and legacies Totals
55.396
10.121
6,092
663
2,488
4.930
1,395
60,326 64,088
11,516 10,462
6,092
5,778
663
189
2,488
3,420
12,585
16,104
250
16251.
1.000
4.120
iii
108.308
20
12,605 3,797
17,rJ44 8,487
1,250
16251
625
1.000
3,617
4,478
4,570
286
784
117,126 105A22
1,000
357
174
1,532
7,285
Income from charitable activlties
0902- Heating- Weddin8s&Funerals
1101- Fees for wedding5 and funerals
1230- Church hall lettin85- objectives
Income from charitable actlvities Totals
233
6,642
18,854
25,729
233
6,642
6,486
18,896 16.396
25,771 22,882
41
41
other tradlng actlvltles
Other trading artivities Totals
Investments
1020- Bank and building soclety Interest
Investments Totals
460
460
Other Income
1330- Solar Panel Income
Other income Totals
Retèipts Grand totals
134,038
1,573
7,285
142A97 129,164
PAYMENTS
Raistng funds
Raising funds Totals
Expenditure on charitable activities
1730- C05t of Clubslfetes/concert5 & other events
1801- Giving to missionary societies
1870- Giving to Secular charities
1910- Common Fund
2001- A5515tant staff costs
2050- Salary of parish administrator
2051- Salary of Youth Minister
2060- Music Staff payments
2,372
2.998
82
293
2,747
2,998
2.108
3,338
51,858
3,489
13.437
51,858 5Q,841
3.489
3.179
13,437 13,174
23,349
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2101- Working expense5 of incurnbent
2102- Workin8 eKpense5 of Youth Minister
2150- Vicars Telephone
2201- Parish training and mission
2301- Church running- insurance
2308 Other Expenses
2310- Church Office- Telephone & Broadband
2330- Church maintenance
2331- Cleaning
2332- St Peter's Building
2333 - St Barnaba5 Buildin8
2334 St Pauls Building
2340- Upkeep of services
2350- Churchyard Maintenance
2360- Administration
2370 Visiting Speaker5/Locum
2401- Church running- electricrty
2410- Church running- gas
2420- Church running- water
2440- Church running- heatlnÉ and lighting
2601- Governante costs examinationlaudit fee
2701 Church rnajor repairs- Structure
2710- Church major repairs- installation
2720- Church interior and exterior decoratin8
2820- Hall + major repairs- installation
2840_ Other PCC Property upkeep
Expendlture on charltable actlvltles Totals
1,142
1.142
60
264
899
7,274
892
158
417
1,816
7.079
60
264
759
7,274
60
79
595
14,933
664
120
595
592
15,355 6,277
664
726
120
442
296
227
383
4,985
4.795
37
1.722
2,325
518
545
10,806 1.415
1,177
5,434
7,584
1,177
5,434
7,584
518
10.806
23,102
4,902
28,004 3,480
23
154,455 134,242
143.488
10,533
433
other expenditure
Other expenditure Totals
Payments Grand totals
143,488
10,533
433
154.455 134.242
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Fund movemènt by typè 2024
Fund
Clothed
Restricted
Sub-totals
Openin
Incorni
Outgoing
Transfers
GainslLosses
Journals
Closing
604
604
604
604
PeelyTots
Designated
Sub-tota15
392
392
394
394
142
142
644
644
SPDCC
Restricted
Sub-totals
22,206
22,206
22.206
22.206
StBBuildin
Designated
Sub-totals
3,756
3,756
179
179
3,935
3.935
StPaulsBuilding
Designated
Sub-totals
14421
14421
14421
14421
StPBells
Restricted
Sub-totals
3,353
3.353
20
20
3,373
3,373
StPHobbs
DesiEnated
Sub-totals
9,390
9.390
1,000
1.000
10.390
10,390
Youthworker
Restricted
Sub-tota15
11.5561
11.5561
7,265
7.265
433
433
5,276
5,276
General
Unrestricted
Sub-totals
29.641
29.641
134,038
134.038
143.488
143,488
147.5421
147,5421
20,191
20.191
Totals
67,349
142,897
154,455
147,5421
55,791
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Fund m(wement by type 2023
Fund
Openlng
Incoming
Outgoing
Transfers
GalnslLosses
Journals
Closlng
Advent Appeal
Designated
298
298
12981
12981
Sub-totals
Audio
D￿Ignated
435
435
14351
14351
Su&totals
Churthyard
Designated
560
560
15601
15601
Sub-totals
Clothed
Restricted
604
604
Sub-totals
MinistryTrainin8
Designated
604
2,351
2,351
12,3511
12,3511
' Sub-totals
PeèlyTots
Desienated
188
188
374
374
169
169
393
393
Sub-tota15
SPDCC
Restricted
21,453
21,453
460
460
293
293
22,207
22,207
Sub-totals
SPFNG
Designated
801
801
18011
18011
Sub-totals
StBBuilding
Designated
3,757
3.757
3,757
3.757
Sub-totals
StPaulsBuilding
Designated
13601
13601
81
81
14411
14411
sub.totals
StPBe115
Restricted
3,353
3,353
3.353
3.353
Sub-totals
StP8ulldlng
De518nated
16,7821
16,7821
6,782
6.782
Sub-totals
StPHobbs
Designated
16.418
16,418
245
245
16,7821
16.7821
9.391
9.391
Sub-totals
Youthworker
Restrictèd
16.294
16.294
6,032
6,032
23,882
23,882
11,5561
11,5561
Sub-tota15
General
Unrestricted
13.057
13.057
122,298
122,298
109,866
109,866
4,152
4.152
150,8411
150,8411
29.641
29,641
Sub-totals
Totals
72.427
129,164
134,242
50,841
67,348
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taff Costs
2024
2023
Wages & Salartes
£16,229
£36,71
Social Securi
Costs
£503
£2,327
Average number of
Emplo ees
During the year the PCC employed a Cleaner Ipart-timel and a Parish administrator Ipart-tlmel. Some payment5 were large
enough to attract Social 5ecuritV COSts.
There were no employee benefits to key managernent personnel in the prevlous w current year.
The PCC use5 the National Employment Savin85 Trust INestl via the Diocesan PayToII Scheme. for its pension payrnent5 £1951£663
20231
Trustees. Remuneratlon & Ex
en5es
No Trustèes were employed so no rernvneratioN has been incurred during the year
Ex
enses
aid to Trusteès
Two trustees were reimbursed £1,142 20241£892 20231 for travel and subsistence during the year
Related Parties
No other expensès were paid to any other PCC member, or people closely connected to them or related parties.
Donations from 15 related partie5 IPCC membersl durin8 the year totalled £39.62120241£44,764 20231. One trustee donated 37%
this included a one-off generous donation. All these donations were received without condition.
Fees for the examination of the ac¢ountS
2024
2023
Independent Examinerfs
fèes
150
150
Other fees- Bookkeeping
680
830
42Q
570
Total
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Analysis of TransFer between Funds 2024
There were no transfers between funds in 2024
Analysls of Transfer between Funds 2023
Debtt
Credit
Descri
tlon
Furtrd
Fursd
293.49
Tfr from Gener8 I to CCLASPDCC
General
Unr
293.49
Tfr from Genera I to CCLA SPDCC
SPDCC
435.04
Per Audio Visua I
fjenera I
stPaulsBuildin
fjeneral
Unr
6 781.55
Per St Peter Hobbs L
Des
298.14
Per Advent
Unr
56038
Per Church ard
General
Unr
800.69
Per ft￿chI n
New Generations
General
Unr
-6 781.55
Per St Peter Hobbg Le
StPaulsBui Idin
6 781.55
Per St Peter Hobbs Le
StPBuildi n
435.04
To Genera l Fund
To Genera l Fund
To St Peters Bui Idin
Audio
Des
2 350.79
Minist frainin
6 781.55
Fund
StPHobbs
Des
560.38
To Genera l Fund
&Tr2inin
Church ard
General
Des
2 350.79
Per Mi nistr
Unr
800.69
To General Fund
To General
To St Peters Buildin
SPFNG
298.14
Advent A
eal
-6 781.55
Fund
StPHtsbbs
6.781.55
To St Peters Building Fund
StPHobbs
Fixed A55et5
al Tangible Fixed Assets- The PCC does not have any Tangible Fixed Assets
bl Fixed Asset Investments- The PCC does not have any Fixed Asset Investments
Liabilities due within one
ear
2024
2023
2022 Common Fund
Agency
1,198
490
Totsl
1,198
490
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Summary of Assets by Fund 2024
Unrestricted
General fund
De￿gnated
Peely Tots
St Barnabas Building Fund
St Pau15 BuildinE Fund
St Peters Hobbs Legacv
Restricted
CCLA
Clothe(J In Kindness
St Peters Bell ICAFI
Youth Worker Fund
20,191
20.191
29.641
644
3.935
14421
644
3,935
14421
392
3,756
14421
9,390
22,206
604
3,373
5,276
22,206
604
3,373
5,276
22,206
604
3,353
11.5561
Total funds
24,330
31.460
55,791
67.348
Summary of Assets by Fund 2023
Unre5tritted
General fund
De518nated
Audio Visual Equipment- Inadive
Barnabas Special - Inactive
Churchyard- Inactive
Holiday Club- Inactive
Let There Be Light- Advent Appeal Inactive
Ministry And Training- Inactlve
Peely Tots
Reaching New Generations- Inactlve
st Barnabas Building Fund
St Barnabas Christmas Tea
St Pauls Bullding Fund
St Peters Building Fund - Inactive
St Peter5 Hobbs Legacy
Restricted
Agency collection
CCLA
Clothed In Kirtdness
5t Peters Bell ICAFI
Youth Worker Fund
29.641
29,641
13,057
435
560
298
2,351
188
801
3,757
393
393
3,757
3,757
14411
14411
13601
16,7821
16.418
9,391
9.391
22,207
604
3.353
11,5561
22,207
604
3.353
11,S561
21,453
604
3,353
16.294
Total funds
42,740
24.609
67,349
72.427
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SOFA- R￿e[PtS & Payments Comparatlves
IPrevious Year 20231
Recelpts and Payments Account 2023
Unrestrlcted RèstrScted Endowment
funds
funds
funds
2023
2022
Receipts:
Donations and legacies
Income from charitable activities
Other trading activities
Investments
Other in¢ome
Total income
99,790
22,882
6,032
ID5,822
22,882
9),513
14,371
460
460
13,277
1,429
129,165 119,591
122,672
6.492
Paymènts:
Raising funds
Expenditure on charitable artivities
Other expenditure
Total Èxpendlture
110,361
23.882
134.243 141,580
iio.a61
23.882
134.243 141.580
Net Income I lexpendlturel resources before transfer
12.311
117,3901
15,0781 121.9891
Transfèrs
Gr055 transfers between funds- in
Gr055 transfers between funds- out
Other reco8nised 8ains110s5es
Gains/losses on investment assets
Gains on revaluation. fixed assets. charity's own use
Net movement in furKIs
11,227
111,5201
293
11,520
24.833
111,5201 124,8331
2,510
132,8531
15.0781 152,3321
12,018
117.0961
Total funds brought forward
30.722
41.705
72A27 124,7S9
Total funds carried forward
42.740
24.609
67.349
72,427
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