Annual Report and Financial Statements of the Parochial Church Council of St Bartholomew's Church Tong For the year ended 31" December 2024 Charity number 1192842
DIOCESE OF LICHFIELD Come follow Christ in the footsteps of St Chad The Parochial Church Council of St BarthOlomes, Tong st Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2024 Ob ertlves and Activities The Parochial Church Council of Tong (the PCCI has the responsibility of co-operating With the minister in charge, the Reverend Thorneycroft, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelical, social, and ecumenical. The PCC is also spiritually responsible for the maintenance of the church. The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and to become part of our parish community at Tong. The PCC maintains an overview of worship throughout the parish and makes suggestions on how our services can involve the many groups that Ilve wtthin our parish. Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer, scripture, music and sacrament. Also, through non sacramental activities of hospitality and fellowship we aim to reach non churched members of the community. Public Benefit The trustee5 of the PCC are aware of the Charity Commission's guidance on public beneflt in The Advancement of Religion for the Public Benefit and have had regard to it in their administration of the Charity. The trustees believe that, by promoting the work of the Church of England in the Ecclesiastical Parlsh of Ton& it helps to promote the whole mission of the Church (pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenicall more effectively, within the Ecclesiastical Parish, and that in doing so it provides a benefit to the public by.. Providing facilities for public worship, pastoral care and spiritual, moral and intellectual development, both for its members and for anyone who wishes to benefit from what the Church offers- and Promoting Christlan values and servlce by members of the Church in and to their communities, to the benefit of individuals and society as a whole Vicar's Re Ort 2024 Notes from Pippa of 2024- first quarter Unttl Easter Day, 31st March 2024, Iife at St. Bartholomews went on in the way it had done for the previous decade; 2 services on the first Sunday of the month, the first a Communion at 8 o'clock- often cold- and then a non-Eucharistic service, for less than an hour at 11.(X) with whatever weird and wonderful subj'ect came out of my head, alway5 Put together the day before, so necessarily very ad hoc. For the first few year's members of the congregation asked me if theTe were service sheets, but eventually weTe surpTised if there were. I am not proud of my last-minutism but l observed that the congregations didn't dwindle because of it and it was good to have a different'feel, from the other Sundays which were Eucharists according to the seasons.
There were two weddings during that ttme, Frank Davis's granddaughter, Hannah to Mathew Meredith, Eva {Hobbs) and Howard Jones who have attended very regularly these past few years. With the PTepaTation, going through the service, the rehearsal and the day itself, there is a build-up of anticipation and it is always a pleasure to come to the joy of the occasion. Followins my ofEicial retirement there were two other maTriages'. Genuna (Westl & Matthew Brotheridge and GTaee (folley) & Bryn Mullard at Tong and one at Sutton Maddock. Funerals in church were Bob Griffiths and the burial of ashes of Margaret Kirk after protracted correspondence about the old grave in which Margaregs rematns were to be interred which involved the removal of a kerb set and new headstt)ne but turned out very satisfactorily for the churchyard mowerl I took two outside fLmerals both at the crematorium. The usual and unusual round of fixtures at Tons ineluded some tours with the trusty Christine Deane in charge, and these went on into the sununer; the Qllinquennial IsPectiO repair of the clock, visit of the Countrykids Nursery for Easter. Then there was Safeguarding training for the tea weekly Staff meetings at Shifnal, PCC meetings, APCM, Home Communion to Paul Joseland and still ongoing, Mary and Philip Hutchinson. Of the one-offs, with Sally Beard we pursued with the BTadfoTd Trust the idea of making a Visitor Centre in part of the old stables to include toitets/ kitchen since stalemate seems to have been reached with the DAC. We noted the invisibility of the much-prized Tong Cup at Lichfield where it is housed, and considered the possibility of making a replica to display at Tong. I was offered a kitten which found an appreciative home with one of our Euture wedding couples, and I had a Sunday off to celebrate my 80th birthday. For me St. BaTtholomew's has been about God at work in the people He has sent. I tried to make sure that after me there would be continuity and am so grateful that Revd. Mike Shaw and Revd Jess Harper have picked up the baton and seamlessly continued to lead worship, that Fred Myerscough agreed to head up the project tea and Church wardens, Sandy Baker and Rob Kerrigan have been on hand to keep the show on the road, ably supported by Treasurer Mick Pilsbury and his team of David Milner and Ruth Kerrigan. A big thankyou to Ruth PilsbuTy who has continued to play the organ. There are countless others who deal with coffee, refreshments, tour5 (Robert Parry maxnly) and the willing good humour of key- holders locking and unlocking and showing round visitors. There are the unsung herS like Tony Randall who deals with the Christmas tree lights, Pam who organises the'Light up a Life, lists and money, Stewart Moore who faithfully mows and Sandra Owen who deals with our Dementia Friendly status. I am personally indebted to David Alcock for his regular watch on the Website (which he is due to hand over to Jessica BTunt- wedding to George Beard pending) and underskndy Eva Jones. Also, Lizzie Neary (Raybould) who deals with our Facelx)ok Page. Finally, there was a wondeTful gathering of the PCC for a lunch and garden tour at The Bradshaws, thanks to Sally BeaTd on 21st April, so as I saiL off into the sunset, I say Thank. you to each one of the people I have been privileged to meet, laugh witEL SUPPOrt and pray for. May God conlinue to bless St. Bartholomew's. Pippa Thorneycroft FebTuary, 2025
Following Revd Pippa's last service on Easter Sunday myself and Revd Jess were asked by the PCC to take on day to day responsibility for St Bartholomew's. We have endeavoured to continue Pippa's ministry here in Tong without seeking to impose too many changes. I have to say that it has worked well, and our attendance number5 are remarkably similar and to my knowledge we have not lost any members but have indeed encouraged some youth into our midst whlch is a source of great joy. Howard and Eva Jones followed up their wedding by having a beautiful daughter J05ephene who we look forward to baptising in February 2025. Since Pippa's retirement we have celebrated three baptisms six weddings and a wonderful choral Evensong at which she preached a lovely semion. Pippa has been an immense help to both of us as we have come to terms with the complexities of a treasured building. The work goes on and we are indeed fortunate to have employed the services of a new Architect Candida, who has already made great strides, alongside Fred Myerscough, in progressing our long term aim to provide toilet facilities for our congregation and many visitors. Pippa has already thanked the many people within our community who have contributed the continuing success of our thurch and Jess, and I would like to thank all those already named who have assisted in our work. During the period from Easter to the end of the year we have continued our successful Tong tours and celebrated Country Kids Nursery Nativity, our Christmas carol Service at which less had a large congregation, and we also had good numbers for our combined Crib and Christingle service. We also had a remarkably successful Christmas Day Eucharist. Jess and I have thoroughly enjoyed our time at Tong, which although was due to end at Christmas, will now continue into next year as we all await a permanent replacement for Pippa and l ask you to join us in our prayers for a priest in charge to take the work of the church forward. Revd Mike February 2025 Church Wardens Re Ort 2024 Well once again it has been an interesting year for Tong church. The good news is that our congregation numbers are remaining stable with a steady attendance average of 30 to 36 parishioners. Our project team has been very active. and we have lodged three projeds with the DAC IDiocese Advisory council). The first project is the provisiorb of a handrail at the entrance path Iwhich is partly inclined) to aid all attending the church especially in inclement weather. This has been approved by the DAC and subject to availability work will commence very soon. The cost of this will be funded by church fund5 Icirca £2.5KI. The second project is the tea point and toilets (you may remember me raising this issue last year and the year before etc.). We have the faculty for the tea point and a budget figure of £55K to provide the required foul drains, waters feeds, carpentry plus the electrical and mechanical installations. This faculty will be valid for two years. It was decided to delay the installation of the tea point until the position regarding toilet provision has been finalised. At the last PCC meeting it was agreed to progress with two lines of enquiry in tandem regarding toilet provision.
The third project is the restoration of the tombs. We have passed another stage with the DAC, moving from the unofficial guidance stage to the beginning of the 42-day official consultation period where all the relevant bodies can have official input. If we pass this stage wlthout further questioning, we move to the 28-day notice. Candida Ithe architect) has sent assurances regarding the blocked drains that is possibly impacting the algae growth on the tombs in the south transept. The DAC have accepted this promise of action and the estimated cost to clean the tombs is £63K. Unknown cost to rectify the drains that will need DAC consent before progressing. I hope that Fred Myerscough IPCC member) will not mind me putting in some of these lines from his email. Quote "I feel that we are on the correct track starting from the first principles. Although the journey may not be smooth or quick, l am convinced this time we will achieve an extension that is in keeping constructed of sandstone. It will include essential facilities in the fomi of two toilets lone with baby changing requirements) and a tea pointlsetvery, all in the same building. This project will be expensive, but hopefully funds will be available through fund raising and generous donations" Unquote. Robert Kerrigan Church Warden Secreta 'sRe 0rt- 2024 Once again it has been a busy year for St Barts. Tong. There have been six PCC meetings during the year, in January, March, June, July, September and November with an APCM in April 2024. Agenda items have been varied and all PCC members have actively contributed. As usual there has been much lively debate. There continuesto be ongoing discussion regarding particularlythe matter of toilets, drainage, heating and a servery for the church. Whilst some items have progressed to a conclusion, others remain ongoing, particularly the heating, toilets, servery and a potential visitors, nter located in the stables opposite the church. These remain outstanding and conclusions seem some way off however there is always a robust thallenge in respect of how funds are spent, ensuring there remains a healthy bank balance of reserve funds in case of any unforeseen but necessary expenditure. The congregation has remained stable with average attendance 30+ and bookings of weddings and christenings have been maintained. As always members of the congregation help and support throughout the year with cleaning, flowers, prayers and serving communion. Pippa Thorneycroft left in the Spring and since then the church has been blessed with Mike Shaw and Jess Harper alternating in taking Sunday services. A 0.2 post will be advertised in due course to cover all of Pippa's duties. The PCC and congregation are immensely Erateful to Pippa for all her service to St Barts arTrd the incredible support she gave. The impact of her work will be seen for many years to come. As with prevlous years there have been several events which have raised money to facilitate further improvementslplans for the church., particularly, the classic car festival in September and Light up a Life at Christmas. Tong Tours continue to be a success with plans regularly discussed to further advertise these and other events to maximise attendance and thus income for the Church given both the PCC and congregation remain keen and focused on promoting St Barts, Ton& ensuring it remains a beautiful building to visit whilst promoting its history and references to cultural figures and recoEnising its primary function as a place to come together and worship. Mrs Lisa Apter
5HIFNALAND EDGMOND DEANERYSYNOD REPORT 2024 There were 3 meetings of the Deanery Synod during the year. 1. 5, March 2024 at St Andrews Church Shlfnal. Rev Zoe Hemming spoke about her work as the Diocesan Enabler, assisting members of congregations to cope with disability problems. She pointed out many problems that could make attending or participating in worship difficult. She encouraged churches to advertise what they have done to alleviate these problems. A tribute was paid to Rev Pippa Thorneycroft on her forthcoming retirement. She gave a synopsis of her life and her calling to ministry. Members present applauded her work in the area over many years. The rural dean led some reflection on the Diocesan initiative 'Shaping for Ministrf and encouraged church to find ways of cooperating and pooling resources. 2. 3, July 2024 at St Marfs Church Sutton Maddotk John Webb gave a potted history of the church, which was mentioned in the Doomsday book, but had to be rebuilt in 1887. There were farewells to a number of clergy. Rev Helen Morby was to retire, Rev Zoe Hemming to leave and take up a p05t at Newcastle Cathedral. And Lilleshall curate Rev Vikki Day was to join the Army Chaplaincy. There was conrn about so many parish vacancies and the problems of providing ministers for regular worship, 'Shaping for Mission, was further discussed with the need for parishes to share resources. Parishes shared news of events connected to their churches, some that had happened and some about to happen. 3. 7th November at St John's Church Muxton There was some discussion about local parish responses to the Diocesan Strategy Goals. These related to ways in which congregations could be increased There wa5 an update on progress filling the ministry vacancles in the Deanery, but no news of any new appointments. Material wa5 circulated to promote resources that are available from the Diocese to SUPPOrt Rural Mission News was given bychurchesaround the deanery and a summary of the Diocesan Synod from July was circulated. Robert Parry (Deanery Synod Representative) February 2025 Ton Tours Re ort 2024 Again, another succe55ful year for Tong Tour5. Durin8 2024 we welcomed over 5CN) visitors to Tong Church for Tours, either group bookings, Saturday morning drop-in sessions, English Heritage September Open Days and of course we offered Tours at our own Classic Car Show. Advertising in Connect Pages again paid off well with lots of inquiries and bookings. In 20251 would like to spread our wings and advertise in Shropshire more11 am still working on that). I would like to thank everybody that has helped and supported me in many different ways, without their help Tong Tours would not be so successful. I have a wonderful team behind me.
Christine. Electoral Roll Sally Beard reports that the roll stands at 66. Lo Book 2024 Month Where Action January Church Exterior Repair and maintenance of PIR Lights May Church Interior All fire extinguishers tested New Mat replacement June Roof Roof Guttering cleared Church Yard Wall repaired followlng accident. Moles controlled Safe uardin The PCC believe they have fulfilled their duty under section S of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 (duty to have due regard to House of Bishops, guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults). Re ortin Seriou5 Incidents A Serious Incident is an adverse event, whether actual or alleged, which results in or risks significant harm to the charitVs beneficiaries, employees, office holders, volunteers or to others who come into contact with the charity through its work,105s of the charitrfs money or assets, damage to the charitW5 property or harm to the charity's work or reputation. The trustees are not aware of any Serious Incidents in the last year Volunteers The members of the PCC would like to thank all the volunteers who work so hard to make our Church a lively and vibrant community. Risk The Church Wardens carry out regular Health and Safety Reviews and regularly Inspect premises for potential hazards. We have safeguarding policies 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 ensure adequate cover. An informal review of any new risks which may Impact the work of the Church in the Parish is ongoing.
structure Governance and Mana ement The PCC is a Body Corporate established by the Church of England and is a Charity registered with the Charity Commission. No. 1192842. The PCC is govefned by the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure119561 as amended that came into effect on 2. January 1957, and the Church Representation Rules Icontained in Schedule 3 to the Synodical Government Measure 1969 as amended). 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 Meeting, by those on the Elertoral Roll. The PCC members receive training from courses run by the Diocese. Members of the congregation are always urged to join the Electoral Roll, and to stand for election to the PCC. The PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance in the parish, and for all financial matters. The PCC meet 4 times a year. IGiven its responsibilities, the PCC has a number of sub committees, each dealing with a particular aspect of parish life. These include Worship, Mission and Outreach, Buildings and Finance and Youth Work. Each reports back to the PCC with the minutes of their meetings.] Related Parties Donations from Related Parties Donations from related parties during the year totalled £6,44512023 £7,332). All these donations were received without conditions. Remuneration paid to Trustees None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from employment with the PCC Expenses paid to Trustees I trustee was reimbursed £2,61612023 £8011 for travel and subsistence during the year. Reference and Admlnlstratlve detalls The Church is situated in Newport Road, TFII 8PW and is part of the Deanery of Edgmond and Shifnal, in the Diocese of Lichfield. The correspondence address is the St BartholOmeS Church, Newport Road, Tong, Shropshire. TFII 8PW. Parish Administrator- Mrs W. Aykroyd email: admin@shifnalbenefice.org.uk. Registered charity number 1192842. Our website address is- www.tong-church.org.Ltk PCC members who have served from l January 2024 until the date this report was approved were: Ex Officio Members The Incumbent Revd. Preb. Pippa Thorneycroft Ichairmanl luntil June 20241 Revd. Preb. Christopher Thorpe Ichaimanl (from June 2024 Mr Robert Kerrigan Ivice Chairman) Mrs Sandy Baker Churchwardens EXffiCi9 Rev Mike Shaw Elected Members Mr Robert Parry (Deanery Synod Repl Mrs Lisa Apter Isecretaryl
Mr Michael Pilsbury (Treasurer) Mr Maxwell Owen Mr David Hopson Mr Malcolm Groom Mr Paul Grinnell (until APCM April 20241 Mr David Dixon luntil APCM April 20241 Mr Peter Tonkinson lurstil APCM April 20241 Mrs sally Beard Mr David Milner Mr Paul Joseland Mr Howard Jones Mr Frederick Myer5cough Names and addresses of advisers Bank Barclays Leicestershire Investment Managers CCL4 l Angel Ln London EC4R 3AB Independent Jonathan Hill Examiner Lichfield Diocesan Board of Finance St Marys House. The Close, Lichfield. WS13 7LD Approved by the PCC on Sunday ......2510512025...... and signed on it5 behalf bv.. Reverend Christopher Thorpe (Chairmanl Mr Robert Kerrigan (Vice Chairman)
Financial Review General This year's accounts have been produced on a Receipts and Payments basi5. Incoming Resources oioyoiio Tax efficient giving though the envelope scheme, Standing Orders and yellow envelopes decreased from £22,635 in 2023 to £15,798. 0301 Open plate collections increased from £4,224 to E4,983 in 2024 0550108AI Donations and Grants amounted to a total of £13,574 compared with £9,489 for 2023. Notable - £6.000 from the Bradford Estate and £1,500 from the Bishop5 Council for the Tombs, £1,000 for the wall and £500 from Lady Forrester Trust for the hand rail5. 0601 Gift Aid recovered from the tax man amounted to £5,732, a reduction of £908. 0701 We received legacies worth £10,100 (with no stipulated conditions) which was placed in the Fabric Fund (Designated) 0901 Fund raising was up from £4,413 in 2023 to £8,676 In 2024. 100111020 Income and Interest at £4,327 is up by £1.651 on 2023. 2d Fees received by the PCC was down from £6,524in 2023 to £4,713. 1220 Boxes and Book Stall was slightly up to £1,791. a rise of just of £9. 1310 We received £3,698 for the insurance claim for damaged to the wall. summary In total Income stood at £73,392 compared with £58,382 in 2023. Eypenditure 1701 Fees paid to the fund raiser increased by £2,039 to £3,362. 1801 to1870 Mlssion giving decreased from £3,068 to £1.160. A return to pre 2023 giving. 1910 Parish share increased from £12,993 in 2023 to 13,253. 2010 C05t of Organist was down from £490 in 2023 to £455. 2101 Clergy and staff expenses amounted to £2,516. 2301 to 2370 Church Running expenses fell from £31.204 to £23,114. io
2401 Utility bills were down from £6,952 in 2023 to £S,340. BUT- we dld not have a utility bill from the end of August22 until March 23. Supplier problem. 270112710 Major Repairs IProjectsl amounted to £2,794 Inetl compared to E4,022 Inetl in 2023. Summary In total our expenditure was £56,385 compared with £63,315 in 2023. Funds General Fund General fund increased from £52,121 to £54,691. Designated Fund The Designated Fund has increased from £6,265 in 2023 to £16,958. Restricted Fund The restricted fund now stands at £39,195 compared with £35,152 at the end of 2023. Overall At the end of 2023 all fund totals came to a surplus of £93,538 (includes £9,889 share value). At the end of 2023 the total for all funds now shows a surplus of £110,844 (includes 10,187 share value). Comment Opportunities. Need to continue to work hard at fund raising as we cannot always rely on general giving. Challenges. Cost control. Major projects that still need to be started in earnest are The Heating and Toilet projects and cost control needs to be uppermost in our thoughts when they do. Reserves Poli It is PCC policy to try to maintain a balance on free reserves Inet current a55etsl which equates to at least three months unrestricted payments. This is equivalent to £11,617. It is held to smooth out fluctuations in cash flow and to meet emergencies. The balance of the free reserves at the year-end was £54.691 which is higher than this target. li
Independent Examinerfs report to the trustees/members of The PCC of The Parlsh of Tong Registered charity number, if applicable.. NIA I report on the accounts for the year ended 31" December 2023 which are set out on the following pages. Res ective res nsibilities of the Trustees and Inde endent Examiner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees tonsider that an audit is not required for this year under Section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 Ithe Charitie s Act) and that an independent examination 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 (under section 14515llbl of the Charities Act, and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Inde endent Examinerfs Statement My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and comparison of the accounts presented with those record5. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures In the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit. and consequently no opinion is given 35 to whether the accounts present a "true and fairt view and the report is limited to those matters Set out in the statement below. Inde endent Examlner's Statement In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act or the accounts do not accord with the with the accounting records I have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the account5 to be reached. Signed= Date: For and on behalf of Lichfield Diocesan Board of Finance St Mary's House, The Close, Lichfield WS13 7LD 117125 12
The Parish of Tong Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 December 2024 Accountin Policies The Financial Statements of the PCC have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 using the Receipts and Payments basis. There may be minor discrepancies in the totals as the pence are not being shown. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaclion 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 gatherings of Church members. Cashflow Statement The Charity has taken advantage of the exemption in FRS102 from the requirement to produce cashflow statement on the grounds that the income does not exceed £500,000. Goin Concern There are no material uncertainties that relate to events or condition5 that cast significant doubt on the charity's ability to continue a5 a going concern. Accountin Estimates and Prior Year Errors No changes to accoLJnting estimates have otcurred in the reJ)orting period. No material prior year errors have been identified in the reporting period Descri tion of Funds Unrestricted funds are income funds of the PCC that are available for spending on the general purposes of the PCC, including amounts 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 serveS as disclosed in the trustees, annual report. An explanation of purpose of the Designated fund are as follows: Fabric Fund- General Maintenance Restricted funds comprise of two elements- _ al Income from trusts or endowments which may be expended only on those restricted objects provided in the terms of the trust or bequest. bl Donations or grants received for a specific object or invited by the PCC for a specific object. The funds may only be expended on the specific object for which they were given. 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.. Fabric and Bells- Used to repair the bells Icompletedl and residue for further projects. Golden Age Project- Reordering of Nave, refurbishment of Golden Chapel etc Icompleted 13
Heating Project- Provide improved heating system. Organ - Repair and maintenance of the Organ Pulpit Fall- Conservation of medieval pulpit fall. Ramp- Provision of wheelchair access. Toilet- Project to provide toilet facility and tea point. Tomb- PreseNation oftombs. Endowment funds are restricted funds that must be retained as trust capital either pemianently or subject to a discretionary power to spend capital as income, and where the use of any income orother benefit derived from the capital may be restricted or unrestricted. Full detai15 of all their restrictions are shown in the notes to the accounts. An explanation of purpose of each Endowment fund are as follows.. The Parish of Tong does not hold any Endowments. Incomln Resources Planned giving, collections and donations are recognised when recewed 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 incoming resource to which they relate is received. Grants and Legacies are accounted for when the PCC is legally entitled to the amounts due and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability. Dividends are accounted for when receivable, interest is accrued. All other income is recognised when it is receivable. All incoming resources are accounted for gross. Resources Ex ended Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, if that oward creates a binding or constructive obligation on the PCC. The diocesan parish share is accounted for when due. Amounts received specifically for mission are dealt with as restricted funds. All other expenditure is generally recognised when it is incurred and is accounted for gross. Governance and Su ort Costs Support costs should be allocated between governance costs and other support. Governance costs comprise all costs involving public accountability of the PCC and its compliance with regulation and good practice. Support costs include central fL¢nctions and have been allocated to activity C05t categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources e.g. by allocating staff costs by time spent and other costs by their usage. Fixed Assets Consecrated and benefice property is not included in the accounts by s.1012llal &ICI of the Charities Act 2011. Moveable church furnishings held by the Vicar and Churchwardens on special trust 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 timel. For anything acquired prior to 2000 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the financial statements. The Church Centre is revalued at 31 December annually using Nationwide house price calculator and shown on page 32. 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. 14
Debtors Debtors are measured on initial recognition at settlement amount. Subsequently they are measured as tash expected to be received Creditors and Accruals Creditor5 are measured at settlement amounts less any trade discounts. Accruals are measured on best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation at the reporting date. Parish of St Bartholomev/s Tong Statement of Receipts and Payments 2024 Unrestrlcted Designated Restricted Endowmerrt funds funds funds fund5 2024 2023 Recelpts Donations and legacies Incomtr fiom charflable acfvitks Other trading activities Investrnents Other in¢ome £34,982 £3,233 £1,791 £2,136 £14,781 £1,480 £9,100 £58,863 £47,401 £4,713 £6.524 £1.791 £1,782 £4.327 £2,676 £3,698 £73,392 £58,382 £1,030 £1,162 £3,698 £17,290 £13,960 Total in¢om* £42,142 Payments Raising funds Expenditure on charitable activities Other expenditure Totsl expenditLSrè £6,397 £33.473 £1.181 £8,737 £7,578 £2.805 £48,807 £60,436 £74 £e,597 £39,870 £6,597 £9.917 £56.385 £63.315 Net in¢ome I lexp$nditurèl SoUrCeS £2.272 £10,693 £4,043 £17.007 1£4,9331 Transfers Gross transfers between funds- in Gross transfers beeen funds- oul £42.596 1£42,596} Other recognlsed galns I losses GainsOsSeS gn irweslm9nl as5ats Gains on revaluation. frxed assets, Net movèmènt In funds £299 £299 £523 £2.570 £10,693 £4,043 £17,306 1£4,4101 Reconciliation of funds Total fvnd¥ brought forward £52,121 £6,265 £35,152 £93.538 £97,948 Total funds carried forniard £54,691 £16.958 £39,195 - £110.844 £93,538 Represented by Unrestricted General Fund £54,691 £54,691 £52,121 Designat8d Fabri¢ Fund £16,958 £16,958 £6,2eS 15
Restricted Fabric & Bells Fund £23,457 £23,457 £25.241 Golden Age Fund Healing Project Fund Organ FurKI Pulpit Fall Ramp And Handrail Fund Toilet Fund £4,843 £186 £816 £4,843 £4,843 £186 £483 £816 £816 £1.000 £1,000 £400 1£7561 £8,893 £4,125 Tomb Fund £8.893 Statement of Assets and Liabilities 2024 Class and nominal code General Dèsignatèd Restrleted Endowment 2024 2023 Fixed Asset. Investments CB3028209.' CCL4- CBF Tong St BarthoFomew PCC £10.187 £10,187 £9,889 Totsl £10,187 £10.187 £9,889 Current Asset. Cash At Bank And In Hand 00882399.. Bardays Current Account No 1 6590.. Cash in hand £2,404 £74 £11.399 £151 £13,955 £12,399 £74 £115 CBOLXJ1830206.. CCLA ICBF) deposit £42,025 Total £44,504 £5.559 £39,195 £16,958 £39,346 £86.779 £72,452 £100,808 £84,965 Liability . Agency Accounts $699: Agency collections £151 £151 £1.316 £151 £1.316 Total £151 Net total assets £54,691 £16.958 £39,195 £110,844 £93.538 Approved by the PCC on Sunday ......25/0512025....-. and signed on its behalf by: Reverend Christopher Thorpe Ichairmanl Mr Robert Kerrigan (Vice Chairmanl 16
Comparative Statement of Assets and Liabilitles 2023 Cla55 and nominal code General Designated Restri¢ted Endowment 2023 2022 Fixed Ass¢t- Inve$tm•nts C83ts28209.' CCLA- CBF Tong Sl Bartholomew PCC £9,889 £9.889 £9.3e6 Totsl £9,889 £9,889 £9,366 Current Asset. Cash At Bank And In Hand 00882399.. Bardays Current Account No 1 23280845.. 8ardays Cuirent Account No 2 6590.. Cash in hand CB0001830206'. CCLA ICBFI deposit £7.972 £2,736 £1,697 £12.399 £6,69) £123 £115 £86 £72,452 £92,776 £84,965 £99,675 £115 £34,145 Total £42,232 £3.529 £34,777 £6,265 £36.468 Llablllty . Agency Accounts 6699.. Agency collection$ £1,316 £1.316 £1,316 £1,073 £1,316 £1,073 Total Llability- Creditors= Arnounts falling duè after more than one year 6602." Diocesan Loan due in 2- 5 Years Total £7,157 £7,157 Liability - Creditors.. Amounts Falling Due In One Year 6601.. Diocesan Loan due in 1 Year £2.863 £2.863 Total Net total a$$•ts £52.121 £6.265 £3S,152 - £93,538 £97,948 Analysls of Income and Expenditure 2024 Total Unrestrlcted Designated Restrirted Endowment 2024 2023 RECEIPTS Donations and legaeiès 0101 Gift Aid- Bank £8,730 £6,968 £8.730 £10.655 £7.(K8 £11.980 0110- Gift Aid . Envelopes 0201 Other planned giving 0301 Loose plate collections 0550- Donations appeals etc 0601- Tax recoverable on Gift Aid £100 £4,983 £4,474 £5,732 £4,983 £4.224 £5,574 £5,489 £5.732 £6.640 £10.100 £8,000 £4,CKJO £1.100 0701 Leg8¢ies 08A1 Non-re¢urring one-off grants 0901 Other funds generated- EVentsOng Tours Donations and legaclè8 Totsls £10,100 £8,000 £4,0 £4.581 £8,676 £4.413 £34,982 £14.781 £9,100 - £58,863 £47,401 Incom• from charltable acttvltles 1101 Fees for weddings and funera15 £3,233 £1.480 £4,713 £6,524 17
Ineomo Irom eharltable act5vltles £3,233 £1,480 É4,713 £6.524 Other trading activities 1220- Bookstall sales- fund raising Other trading activSties Totals £1,791 £1.791 £1,791 £1,782 £1,791 £1,782 Invèsknents 1001 Dividends £65 £965 £191 £256 £213 1020- Bank and buildin9 $O¢T¢ty intere81 Inve¥tments Tota15 £2.136 £2,136 £971 £4,072 £2.462 £4.327 £2,676 £1,030 £1,162 other income 1310- Insurance daims Other Income Totals £3,698 £3,698 £3,698 £3,698 Receipts Grand totals £42.142 £17,290 £13,980 £73,392 £58,382 PAYMENTS Raising funds 1701 Fee3 paid lo fvnd iaisers 1730- Costs of fetes & other events £2.181 £3.759 £457 £1,181 £3,362 £1.323 £3,759 £1.046 £457 £436 1740 - Bank Gharg85 Rai8ing funds Totsl$ £6.397 £1.181 £7,578 £2,805 Expenditure on charitablè aetivitias 1801 Giving to missionary societies 1850- Home mission 1870- Seculai chatilie5 1910- Ministry parish share etc 2010- Organist Costs 2101- Working expenses of irtumbent 2301 Church running- insurance 2310- Church office- ltsltsphone & 2311 Church Security 2320- Organ I piano tuning 2330- Church maintenance 2331 Cleaning 2340- Upkeep of seNTrs 2350- Upkeep of churchyard 2360- Administration 2401 - Church running - èléctric 2501- Magazine expenses 2510- Bookstall cosls 2601- Govemance costs 2701 - Churd) major repairs- slructure 2710- Church major repairs- installation Expenditure on charitable activities £75 £75 £705 £380 £705 £1,856 £380 £1,212 £13,253 £12,993 £455 £490 £2,516 £7 £4,538 £4,310 £504 £707 £2.251 £2,251 £297 £13,253 £455 £2,516 £4,538 £504 £2,251 £297 £1.927 £203 £1.080 £3,210 £13,575 £546 £3,103 £3,g67 £5,340 £546 £911 £4.698 £7.801 £5,585 £3,967 £3,865 £5.340 £6,952 £70 £675 £175 £174 £979 £3,391 £1,815 £631 £48,807 £60.436 £175 £979 £1.815 £8,737 £33,473 £6.597 othèr expendliure 2040- Award £74 18
Othèr •xpènditur• Totsls £74 Payments Grand totsls £39.870 £6,597 £9,917 £56,385 £63,315 Fund Movement by type 2024 Fund Openlng Incoming Outgoing Tran5fer5 Gain5lLossès Journals aoslng Fabric Designated £6,265 £17,290 £6,265 £17,290 £6.597 £6,597 £16,958 £16,958 Sub-totals Fabri¢B¢ll$ Restricted £25,241 Sub4otsls £25,241 £4,829 £4.829 £6,614 £6.614 £23,457 £23,457 Hèatlng Restricted £4.843 £4.843 t4,843 £4,843 Sub-totals Oryan Restricfrd £483 £297 £186 Sub-totsls £297 £186 Pulpit Rèstrfcted £816 £816 sub.totals £816 £816 Ramp Restricted £400 £600 £1,000 £1.000 Sub-totals £400 £600 Tollet Restricted 1£7561 (£7561 £1.031 £1,031 £275 Sub-totals £275 Tomb Restricted £4,125 £4,125 £7.500 £7.500 £2,732 £2,732 £8,893 £8,893 Sub.totsl¥ General Unreslri¢ted £52,121 sub.totals £52,121 £42.142 £39.870 £42,142 £39,870 £299 £54,691 £54,691 £299 Totals £93.S38 £73,392 £56,385 £299 £110,844 19
Staff Costs The PCC did not employ anyone during the year Anal is o* Transfer between funds- 2024 There were no Fund Transfers in 2024 Anal is of Transfer between funds- 2023 Deblt Credit 21,170.28 Description Per PCC agreement PerPCCa reement Per PCC reement Per PCC agreement Fund Fabric8ells Golden FabricBells ToSlet Fund Res Res 21.170.28 21.425.83 Res Res 21,425.83 Fixed Assets 2024 al Tangible fixed assets The PCC does not hold any tangible fixed assets. bl Fixed Asset Investments AtlJan Additions Disposals Transfers Change in Market Valije At 31 Dec Unrestricted funds Investments 9,366 0.00 0.00 0.00 522 9,888 Totsl 9,366 0.00 5Z2 9,888 CCLA-CB3028209-Tong St Bartholomew PCC General Com arative SOFA for 2023 Unresirlcted Deslgnated Restrfcted Endowment 2023 2022 Receipts Donations and legacies Incom& from charitable activities Other trading activities Investments £40.563 £5,201 £1.782 £877 £2,838 £1,323 £4.000 £47.401 £67,518 £6.524 £7,837 £1,782 £2.3C £2,676 £1,653 £1,799 Other incom8 Totsl incomtr £48,423 £5,960 £4,000 £58,382 £79,314 Payments Raising funds Expenditur8 on Charitable activities £2,305 £49,598 £500 £2,805 £7,702 £60.436 £80,071 £7,285 £3.556 20
UnTestrr¢ted Deslgnated Restrlcted Endowment £74 2023 2022 £100 Other expenditure Totsl •xpendlture £74 £51,976 £7,285 £4,056 £63,315 £87,873 Net in¢omg I Ièxp8rtditur81 rasources 1£3,S521 1£1,3251 (£561 1£4,9331 1£8.5591 Transfers Gross transfers between funds- in Gross transfers behveen funds- out £42,596 1£42,5S61 £42.596 1£42,5961 Other recognised gains I losses Gainsnosses on investment as$ets Galns on revaluation, fixed assets, Net movemènt Kn funds £523 £523 1£1,452} 1£3.0291 (£1,325) {£561 1£4,41011£10,011} Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought foNArd £55,150 £7.590 £35,208 £97,948 £107,959 Total funds carried forward £S2,121 £6,265 £35,152 £93,538 £97,948 Represented by Unrèstricted General Fund £52.121 £52.121 £55.150 Designated Fabr Fund £8.265 £6.26S £7.59) R•gtricted Agency collection Fabric & Bells Fund Golden Age Fund Heating Project Fund Organ FurKI Othèr £25.241 £25,241 £70,138 1£21,1701 £4.843 £4,843 £483 £483 £4.843 £483 Pulpit Fall Rarnp Fund Toilet Fund £816 £400 (£7561 £4.125 £816 £816 £400 £40D 1£75611£21.4261 £4.125 £1.125 Tomb Fund Tower Fund Wndows Fvnd 21