The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Rickmansworth (The PCC for the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin) Charity Registration number: 1201244
Report of the Trustees
The Trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023. The financial statements comply with current statutory requirements. The following pages set out our financial position during the year and our activities. A separate report details the activities of all the Church groups during the year. No funds are held by a Custodian Trustee – details of the investments held are set out in Note 6 to the accounts.
How we are run
The Charity is governed by the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure (1956) as amended and the Church Representation Rules that came into force on 02 January 1956. The Charitable objects of the charity are to promote the whole mission of the Church of England in the Ecclesiastical Parish.
Our Trustees
The following members of the congregation of the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin (the Church) served as Trustees during the year up to 28th April 2023:
Rev Gary Norman (Vicar and Chair) Jane Earl (Lay Vice-Chair) Alison Coster (Secretary) Adam Shiels (Treasurer) Gillian Bayley Andrew Bond David Carruthers Jean Dodds David Gilbert John Glidden Martyn Gowing David Hibbert Susan Hillier Hilary Stevenson Alison Vincent Edwards Petra Hedges Roger Willet Judith Haigh Maxine Platzman
Address; St Mary’s Church, Church Street, Rickmansworth, WD3 1JB Website: www.stmarysrickmansworth.org.uk
Members of the Parochial Church Council (PCC) are elected at the Annual Parochial Church Council (APCM). Each candidate is required to be on the Electoral Roll of the Parish and is proposed and seconded by a member of the Church congregation. In the event that more people stand than there are places available, a ballot takes place.
St Mary’s is no longer in vacancy, as the new incumbent the Revd Gary Norman, began his ministry after his licensing and installation on the 2[nd] October 2023.
Revd Gary brings with him 20 years of experience as an ordained member of the clergy, formerly ministering within Durham diocese across a number of multi parish benefices. Additionally, he has worked across a number of social working and charity sector settings. He is both excited and encouraged by the opportunities for missional witness and church growth evident at St Marys
Mission Action Plan
We reviewed our Mission Action Plan in 2022 and set out our vision for our future:
To be a spiritual, prayerful and dynamic church
To be a welcoming, inclusive and accessible church
To be a joyful church serving the whole community
To achieve this, we established four key goals: Engaging youth and children's work Empowering and inspiring leadership Welcome and invitation Sound finances and teaching on generosity and giving
Further details of our Mission Action Plan can be found on the Diocesan website.
Revd Gary will be working closely with the Church community of St Marys in the ongoing implementation and reviewing of the Mission Action Plan. With Garys oversight and contribution the plan will continue to evolve and grow in its aims; and will remain a primary focus of the Mission and Outreach subcommittee and the PCC
Activities during the year
The PCC met regularly (at least bi monthly) during the year and was supported by the Standing Committee (which comprised the Incumbent, the Lay-Vice Chair, the Secretary, the Treasurer, and 2 PCC members), and the three PCC committees:
Community & Outreach (chaired by David Carruthers) Fabric & Churchyard (chaired by Martyn Gowing); and
Address; St Mary’s Church, Church Street, Rickmansworth, WD3 1JB Website: www.stmarysrickmansworth.org.uk
Stewardship & Finance (chaired by John Glidden).
St Mary’s continues to thrive as a church community, thanks to the work of its PCC and sub committees and the generosity of its many volunteers and supporters
A separate report sets out in detail the activities which have taken place during the year and can be obtained from the Church office: churchofce@stmarysrickmansworth.org.uk.
Public Benefit
We have a duty to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s public benefit guidance, under Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011. We are confident that we meet those public benefit requirements having taken Charity Commission guidance into consideration. Our Mission as set out above is to promote the Church in the Parish and we believe we have fulfilled that Mission by ensuring that ecclesiastical services have been available to the congregation and members of the public on Sundays, midweek mornings and Holy days and festivals. We have also provided facilities for Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals as required and our Church centre is a venue used for many voluntary organisations.
Financial Review
The PCC determines the amount of desired free reserves, being unrestricted funds not otherwise designated, as £56,086 calculated as 4 months day to day expenditure from the 2023 accounts. This is in accordance with our Reserves Policy which states:
“The Parochial Church Council has agreed that the level of free reserves, that is to say the funds held which are neither restricted nor endowment funds, should be equivalent to four months of regular expenditure together with those further known and necessary items of future expenditure”
At the end of the financial year the charity held free reserves of £137,704. This is higher than the level of desired free reserves of £56,085. Given the current context of continuing high energy prices and upcoming work resulting from our Quinquennial Inspection, it is positive and prudent that we hold more than the desired level of free reserves referred to in our Reserves Policy.
For and on behalf of the Trustees
Jane Earl
Address; St Mary’s Church, Church Street, Rickmansworth, WD3 1JB Website: www.stmarysrickmansworth.org.uk
Lay Vice-Chair, PCC Revd .Gary Norman Chair of PCC and incumbent Date: 18[th] March 2024
Address; St Mary’s Church, Church Street, Rickmansworth, WD3 1JB Website: www.stmarysrickmansworth.org.uk
ST MARY'S RICKMANSWORTH
The Church of England
Annual Report and Financial Statements of the Parochial Church Council
for the year ended 31 December 2023
Vicar: Rev Gary Norman
Bank : Lloyds Bank PLC Units 32 & 32a, Atrium Shopping Centre Watford, Hertfordshire WD17 2UB
Independent Examiner : Ms N.Anderson FCA FCIE 189 Baldwins Lane Croxley Green Hertfordshire WD3 3LL
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARY'S RICKMANSWORTH
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES For the 12 Months ended 31 December 2023
| STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES For the 12 Months ended 31 December |
2023 | 2023 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Restricted | **Endowment ** | TOTAL | FUNDS | ||
| Fund | Fund | Fund | 2023 | 2022 | ||
| Note | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| INCOMING RESOURCES | ||||||
| Incoming resources from donors | 2a | 162,058 | 0 | 0 | 162,058 | 141,661 |
| Ancillary income | 2b | 36,912 | 0 | 0 | 36,912 | 30,497 |
| Income from investments | 2c | 4,377 | 3,498 | 0 | 7,876 | 6,947 |
| TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES | 203,347 | 3,498 | 0 | 206,845 | 179,105 | |
| RESOURCES USED | ||||||
| Charitable giving | 3a | 4,372 | 0 | 0 | 4,372 | -500 |
| Activities directly relating to the | 3b | 148,867 | 60 | 0 | 148,927 | 183,202 |
| work of the church | ||||||
| Church management and | 3c | 15,019 | 0 | 0 | 15,019 | 14,563 |
| administration | ||||||
| TOTAL RESOURCES USED | 168,258 | 60 | 0 | 168,318 | 197,265 | |
| NET INCOMING RESOURCES | 35,089 | 3,439 | 0 | 38,528 | -18,159 | |
| GAINS AND LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS | ||||||
| -unrealised | 1,484 | 2,885 | 9,117 | 13,486 | -42,514 | |
| NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS | 36,573 | 6,324 | 9,117 | 52,014 | -60,673 | |
| BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD | ||||||
| AT 1 JANUARY | 103,016 | 91,874 | 96,065 | 290,955 | 351,628 | |
| BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD | ||||||
| AT 31 DECEMBER | 139,589 | 98,197 | 105,183 | 342,969 | 290,955 |
The notes on pages 4 to 12 form part of these accounts
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARY'S RICKMANSWORTH
BALANCE SHEET AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
| Note FIXED ASSETS Investment assets 6 Dicoese Plate Fund Epworth Investment Fund CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 8 Short term deposits Cash at bank and in hand LIABILITIES: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 9 NET CURRENT ASSETS NET ASSETS FUNDS 7 Unrestricted Restricted Endowment |
2023 £ 105,182 144,283 249,466 10,794 6,834 86,706 104,333 -10,830 93,503 342,969 139,589 98,197 105,183 342,969 |
2022 £ 96,065 135,214 |
|---|---|---|
| 231,280 | ||
| 15,429 6,621 54,244 |
||
| 76,294 | ||
| -16,618 | ||
| 59,676 | ||
| 290,955 | ||
| 103,016 91,874 96,065 |
||
| 290,955 |
The notes on pages 4 to 12 form part of these accounts. These accounts were approved by the PCC and signed on their behalf by :
Adam Shiels, Treasurer 29/MAR/2024
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARY'S RICKMANSWORTH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the 12 Months ended 31 December 2023
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 and in complia with Financial Reporting Standard 102 (September 2015) as applicable for Small Entities. The financial statements have b prepared under the historical cost convention except for the valuation of investment assets, which are shown at market v
Funds
General funds represent the funds of the PCC that are not subject to any restrictions regarding their use and are available application on the general purposes of the PCC. Funds designated for a particular purpose by the PCC are also unrestricte The accounts 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
Incoming Resources
Voluntary income and capital sources
Collections are recognised when received by or on behalf of the PCC.
Planned giving receivable under covenant is recognised only when received.
Income tax recoverable on gift aid donations is recognised when the income is recognised.
Grants and legacies to the PCC are accounted for as soon as the PCC is notified of its legal entitlement and the amount du Funds raised by events and income from the sale of the parish magazine are accounted for gross.
Other ordinary income
Rental income from the letting of church premises is recognised when the rental is due.
Income from investments
Dividends and interest are accounted for when receivable. Tax recoverable on such income is recognised in the same Gains and losses on investments
Unrealised gains or losses are accounted for on revaluation of investments at 31 December.
Resources used
Charitable giving
Donations are accounted for when approved for payment by the PCC.
Activities directly relating to the work of the Church
The diocesan quota or parish share is accounted for when payable. Any quota unpaid at 31 December is provided for in th accounts as an operational (though not a legal) liability and is shown as a creditor in the Balance Sheet.
Fixed assets
Consecrated land and buildings and movable church furnishings
Consecrated and beneficed property is excluded from the accounts by s.96(2)(a) of the Charities Act 1993.
No value is placed on movable church furnishings held by the churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which requi faculty for disposal since the PCC consider this to be inalienable property. All expenditure incurred during the year on con or beneficed buildings and movable church furnishings, whether maintenance or improvement, is written off as expenditu SOFA and separately disclosed.
Other fixtures, fittings and office equipment
Equipment used within the church premises is depreciated on a straight line basis over 4 years. Individual items of equipm a purchase price of £3000 or less are written off when the asset is acquired.
Investments
Investments are valued at market value at 31 December.
Current assets
Amounts owing to the PCC at 31 December in respect of fees, rents or other income or prepayment of expenses are show debtors less provision for amounts that may prove uncollectible.
Short-term deposits include cash held on deposit either with the CBF Church of England Funds or at the bank.
Domicilary
St Mary's PCC is registered with the Church of England, within the diocese of St Albans, at St Mary's Church, Church Stree Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, England, WD3 1JB
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARY'S RICKMANSWORTH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
For the 12 Months ended 31 December 2023
| 2 INCOMING RESOURCES 2a Incoming resources from donors Planned giving: Under Gift Aid Not under Gift Aid Additional donations outside regular giving Legacies and bequests Gift Aid on Planned Giving Gift Aid on Other Giving 2b Ancillary income Church Hall Lettings Church Lettings Fees Grant : Listed Places of Worship Scheme Dicocese Energy Grant Events & Other Income 2c Income from investments Dividends and interest including any reclaimed tax TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES Collections at services & online, gift aid envelopes, donated via sum-up devices |
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment TOTAL FUNDS Fund Fund Fund 2023 2022 £ £ £ £ £ 80,251 0 0 80,251 84,537 7,188 0 0 7,188 7,516 13,330 0 0 13,330 10,549 1,000 0 0 1,000 1,163 35,818 0 0 35,818 15,001 21,765 0 0 21,765 21,134 2,705 0 0 2,705 1,762 |
|---|---|
| 162,058 0 0 162,058 141,661 |
|
| 19,489 0 0 19,489 9,790 747 0 0 747 1,519 4,775 0 0 4,775 8,234 6,711 0 0 6,711 2,383 0 0 0 0 1279 5,191 0 0 5,191 7,292 |
|
| 36,912 0 0 36,912 30,497 |
|
| 4,377 3,498 0 7,876 6,947 |
|
| 203,347 3,498 0 206,845 179,105 |
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARY'S RICKMANSWORTH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) For the 12 Months ended 31 December 2023
| 3 RESOURCES USED 3a Charitable giving Mission and charitable giving: DEC Israel-Palestine Balance to be disbursed by the Charitable Giving Comm 3b Activities directly relating to the work of the Church Ministry: Parish Share Methodist assessment vicar/staf expenses Services: sanctuary inc silverware books, music Organists & bellringers Christmas & Advent, Easter, Induction, Remembra Community, Outreach & Christian education Church running expenses insurance heating, lighting and water church maintenance Church hall running costs maintenance major expenses cleaning Cost of fee generating activities Major repairs / improvements Sundries 3c Church management and administration Parish Administrator Printing, Post, Stationary & Other Admin Telephone Publicity Ofce equipment TOTAL RESOURCES USED 4 STAFF COSTS Wages and salaries |
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Fund Fund Fund £ £ £ 500 3,872 |
TO 2023 2022 £ £ 500 0 3,872 -500 |
|---|---|---|
| 4,372 0 0 |
4,372 -500 |
|
| 87,061 0 469 -122 1,707 3,828 391 540 5,554 23,062 11,927 3,528 358 5,419 4,312 0 60 832 |
87,061 90,941 0 0 469 2,694 -122 2,042 1,707 1,482 3,828 3,478 391 459 540 1,159 5,554 5,353 23,062 13,235 11,927 5,460 3,528 1,390 358 144 5,419 3,672 4,312 6,550 60 44,254 832 891 |
|
| 148,867 60 0 |
148,927 183,202 | |
| 8,654 2,216 1,428 1,372 1,350 |
8,654 8,242 2,216 3,148 1,428 1,027 1,372 330 1,350 1,816 |
|
| 15,019 0 0 |
15,019 14,563 |
|
| 168,258 60 0 |
168,318 197,265 | |
| 8,654 8,242 |
During the year the PCC employed a parish secretary, who did not earn £60,000 p. a. or more.
5 SITE & FABRIC EXPENDITURE INCLUDED ABOVE
This expenditure was for the Quinnquennial Inspection
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARY'S RICKMANSWORTH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) For the 12 Months ended 31 December 2023
6 FIXED ASSETS FOR USE BY THE PCC
6 Investment assets
- 6a 4,653 shares in the CBF's Investment Fund - historical cost £6,357. Valuation at 31 December 2023 £105,183 (2022 £96,065).
| 6b Epworth Investment Fund including dividends Market valuation at 31 December 2022 Purchase Redemption Re-invested Dividend Income Gain unrealised (including dividends) Market valuation at 31 December 2023 |
Equity Corporate Bonds Affrimative Deposit Total £65,829 £69,373 £12 £135,214 £71,403 £71,403 £0 -£71,403 -£71,403 £2,918 £456 £1,327 £4,700 £2,795 £1,574 £4,368 |
|---|---|
| £71,541 £0 £72,742 £144,283 |
7 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND AT 31/DEC/2023
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Endowment | TOTAL | TOTAL | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | Fund | Fund | 2023 | 2022 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Investments | 46,084 | 98,199 | 105,183 | 249,466 | 231,280 | |
| Current Assets | 104,333 | 0 | 0 | 104,333 | 76,294 | |
| Current Liabilities | -10,830 | 0 | 0 | -10,830 | -16,618 | |
| 139,588 | 98,199 | 105,183 | 342,970 | 290,955 | ||
| 2022 COMPARATIVE (31/DEC/2022) | ||||||
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Endowment | TOTAL | TOTAL | ||
| Fund | Fund | Fund | 2022 | 2021 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Investments | 43,340 | 91,874 | 96,065 | 231,280 | 319,788 | |
| Current Assets | 76,294 | 0 | 0 | 76,294 | 50,527 | |
| Current Liabilities | -16,618 | 0 | 0 | -16,618 | -18,686 | |
| 103,016 | 91,874 | 96,065 | 290,955 | 351,628 | ||
| 8 | DEBTORS | 2023 | 2022 | |||
| £ | £ | |||||
| Income tax recoverable on gift aid | 10,635 | 10,074 | ||||
| Other debtors and prepayments | 159 | 5,355 | ||||
| 10,794 | 15,429 | |||||
| 9 | LIABILITIES: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE | WITHIN ONE YEAR | ||||
| Charitable giving | 3,872 | 724 | ||||
| Creditors for goods and services, etc. | 6,958 | 15,894 | ||||
| 10,830 | 16,618 |
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARY'S RICKMANSWORTH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) For the 12 Months ended 31 December 2023
10 FUND DETAILS
| Purpose Unrestricted Charitable giving General use of the church, identified for charitable giving Vicar's discretionary General use of the church, identified for Vicars discretionary payments General Unrestricted Fund General use of the church Accumulated deficit General use of the church Restricted Chair Fund To be spent on the Fabric of the Church Myers Bequest (Fabric) To be spent on the Fabric of the Church Carter Bequest (Fabric) To be spent on the Fabric of the Church Accumulated interest from Endowment Fund (Fabric) To be spent on the Fabric of the Church Endowment See footnote (below) Total |
2023 c.f income expenditure transfers 2022 income expenditure transfers 2021 b.f 885 0 0 885 0 0 885 1,000 0 0 1,000 363 -322 960 178,146 178,146 178,146 -40,442 203,347 -168,258 1,484 -77,015 176,235 -153,720 -9,072 -90,458 gain / loss on investments gain / loss on investments |
|---|---|
| 139,589 203,347 -168,258 1,484 0 103,016 176,597 -154,042 -9,072 0 89,533 |
|
| 398 14 0 12 373 -27 -175 -47 621 82,614 2,943 -50 2,427 77,294 -5,510 -36,363 -9,661 128,829 3,687 131 -2 108 3,450 -246 -1,623 -431 5,750 11,499 410 -7 338 10,758 -768 -5,062 -1,345 17,932 |
|
| 98,198 3,498 -60 2,885 0 91,874 -6,550 -43,223 -11,484 0 153,131 |
|
| 105,184 9,117 96,066 -12,899 108,965 |
|
| 342,969 206,845 -168,318 13,486 0 290,955 170,047 -197,265 -33,455 0 351,628 |
The endowment fund comprises the Fabric Maintenance Fund, also known as the Church Plate Fund, which represented the net proceeds of the sale of the Church Plate. The capital can only be released with an order of the High Court.
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARY'S RICKMANSWORTH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) For the 12 Months ended 31 December 2023
11 Charitable Giving, Collections and Fundraising
£
| Charitable Giving | |
|---|---|
| Donaton from Church Funds to the Christan Aid Middle East | |
| Appeal | £500 |
| Sum set aside from Planned Giving Income for disbursement by | |
| the Charitable Giving Commitee | £3,872 |
| £4,372 | |
| Amount raised for Third Parties from special collections | £3,085 |
| Amount raised for St Mary's Church from Fundraising events | £4,691 |
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARY'S RICKMANSWORTH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) For the 12 Months ended 31 December 2023
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARY'S RICKMANSWORTH
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
| STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For the 12 Months ended 31 December | 2022 | - (OLD YEAR 2022 ACCOUNTS FOR COMPARISON) | |||
| Unrestricted | Restricted | **Endowment ** | TOTAL FUNDS | ||
| Fund | Fund | Fund | 2022 | ||
| Note £ |
£ | £ | £ | ||
| INCOMING RESOURCES | |||||
| Incoming resources from donors | 2a | 141,661 | 0 | 0 | 141,661 |
| Ancillary income | 2b | 30,497 | 0 | 0 | 30,497 |
| Income from investments | 2c | 4,439 | 2,508 | 0 | 6,947 |
| TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES | 176,597 | 2,508 | 0 | 179,105 | |
| RESOURCES USED | |||||
| Charitable giving | 3a | -500 | 0 | 0 | -500 |
| Activities directly relating to the | 3b | 139,979 | 43,223 | 0 | 183,202 |
| work of the church | |||||
| Church management and | 3c | 14,563 | 0 | 0 | 14,563 |
| administration | |||||
| TOTAL RESOURCES USED | 154,042 | 43,223 | 0 | 197,265 | |
| NET INCOMING RESOURCES | 22,556 | -40,715 | 0 | -18,159 | |
| GAINS AND LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS | |||||
| -unrealised | -9,072 | -20,543 | -12,899 | -42,514 | |
| NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS | 13,483 | -61,258 | -12,899 | -60,673 | |
| BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD | |||||
| AT 1 JANUARY | 89,532 | 153,131 | 108,964 | 351,628 | |
| BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD | |||||
| AT 31 DECEMBER | 103,016 | 91,874 | 96,065 | 290,955 |
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARY'S RICKMANSWORTH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Note 14 : Expenses paid to members of the Parochial Church Council
In 2023, no member of the PCC received any payment for expenses, with the exception of the vicar,
who's expenses received in the discharge of their activities are declared in note 3b
Note 15 : Related Party transactions with members of the PCC
In 2023 the amount donated to St Marys by members of the PCC was £24,676 (2022 = £20,250)
This excludes cash collected anoymously during services & any other anonymous donations.
Payments to Sue Hillier as fees for acting as Verger at weddings & funerals = £379.55 .
Note 16 : Reserves Policy
The Parochial Church Council has agreed that the level of free reserves, that is to say the funds held which are neither restricted nor endowment funds, should be equivalent to four months of regular expenditure together with those further known and necessary items of future expenditure
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Independent Examiners Report to the Parochial Church Council
I report to the Council on my examination of the accounts of The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Rickmansworth (Charity no: 1201244) for the year ended 31 December 2023 which are set out on pages 6 to 17.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As members of the Council, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’) and the Church Accounting Regulations 2006.
I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out in accordance with section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination.
No matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any other material respect:
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Accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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The accounts do not accord with those records.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Nicola Anderson FCA FCIE
dated: 30 March 2024
189 Baldwins Lane Croxley Green Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 3LL
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