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 BarthOlome￿s, 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 I￿sPectiO
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 her￿S 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 con￿rn 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 BartholOme￿S 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
EX￿ffiCi9
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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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 be￿een funds- oul
£42.596
1£42,596}
Other recognlsed galns I losses
Gains￿OsSeS 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
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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
$699: Agency collections
£151
£151 £1.316
£151 £1.316
Total
£151
Net total assets £54,691
£16.958 £39,195
£110,844 £93.538
Approved by the PCC on Sunday ......25/0512025....-. and signed on its behalf by:
Reverend Christopher Thorpe
Ichairmanl
Mr Robert Kerrigan
(Vice Chairmanl
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Comparative Statement of Assets and Liabilitles 2023
Cla55 and nominal code General Designated Restri¢ted Endowment
2023 2022
Fixed Ass¢t- Inve$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-
EVents￿Ong 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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