St. la Parish Church. St Ives, Cornwall. The Parh137 Church Council of the Ecclegastical Parish of St la. St Ives (DieSe of Trurol. 0rity number 1201438 Annual Report and Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31st December 2024. IncumLEnt= The Revd. Dr. Nick Widdows Honorary Treasurer: Mr thri5 Weston Accountants: Da**, HaWrfen and Dodd Banks: HSBC Bank pk Lloyds Bank pk Barclays pk IndeFndent Examiner= MrAFarr FCCA
INDEPENDENT EXAMtNER?S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PAIUSH OF ST. IA ST. tVES IOCESE OF TRURO I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 Dec¢mber. 2024 which are attached. Respeeth7e Responsibilittes of the Trnsttts and IndepeDdent Examiner Th¢ chwity's trustecs consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Ckwities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my respyjnsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act. follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners section 145(5Kb) of the 2011 Act. and state whether particular matters have come lo my attention. BASIS of IndependeDt ExAminer's Statement My cxamination was carri¢d out in accordance with the General Dir¢ctions given by the Charity Commission. An examination inclu(k5 a review of the accountin8 records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. Yt also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the management committee concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in a full audil and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the Accounts. Independent Examlner's Ststement In connection with my eXamitio no matters hav¢ wmc to my attention: l) Which give me reasonable cause to belteve that in any material respect the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with s. 130 of the 2011 Act. or to prepare accounts which accord with these accounting records have not been met. or 2) to which, in my opinion, attention sho accounts to be reached. Id be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the Andrew Farr. FCCA. Fairway View, Helstone, Camelford. PL32 9RL Dated: 9th May, 2025
St .5t1¥@S Parbh thurth Annual Report 2024 Introduction The Parochial Church Council IPCCI of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St la, St Ives IDioce5e of Trurol is a registered charity (number 12014381. It 15 known as St la or St Ives PCC and manages the day to day working of St la Parish Church in St Ives. St la is one of two churches in the St Ives Anglican Benefi and works closely with its sister church, St John's in-the-fields. to fulfil its aims and purposes. Aims and Purposes Our primary purpose as a church is the promotion of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to the doctrine5 and practices of the Church of England. Our main charitable purpose is therefore the advancement of religion. The PCC is required by the Parochial Church (Powers) Measure 1956 to to- operate with the parish priest Ivicarl in promoting in the parish the whole mission of the church, pastoral. evangelistic. social and ecurnenical. The parish church of St Ives is dedicated to St la. and is part of the Diocese of Truro within the Church of England. It is a grade I listed Medieval church with a capacity of 300. The PCC has mainterbante responsibilities for this church and thereby preserves this historic building for future generations. The PCC is also specifically responsible for the maintenance of number 5 and 6 Redfern Court, St Andre5 Street. St Ive5. Objectives and Attivities In carrying out their responsibilities. the members of the PCC have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. As well as having an attive church membership. St la is used by the community for key events. with special services held throughout the year. such as the annual Feast Service, and the Remembrance Day service. Special seryices are also held at Easter and Christmas, which many extra visitors and locals attend. The church also provides a focus for local people at key times in their lives. including baptisms, weddings and funerals. The worship at St la is primarily in the AngIcatholIc tradition. This complements the worship on offer at our sister church. St John's in-the-field5. which offers contemporary Services in the low- church, Evangelical tradition. The regular services include said and sung weekly communion services and regular evening servIs. There are also services on the occasion of major Christian festivals and these are often well-attended by a wide range of people. We seek to ensure that the church building is open and staffed for as much of the week as possible. This 15 ma(Je FK155ible by both a committed core of volunteers and through the café that we run in the garden or inside the church. We also provide regular midweek groups such as Christian Meditatiori, Art and SpiritLtality, Choir Rehearsals, and more informal worship evenings. Alongside our spiritual artivities the church runs a progrdmme of events enjoyed by many of our local community and by visitors to St Ives. These events include live music, live theatre, and our annual Christmas Market. 'Fair Mo.. The PCC has decided to make grdnts to other organisations from income acr05S the year. These organi5ations should align with our own objertNes but normally will be working in a different or across a wider geographical area. They will often be involved in providing relief in situations of extreme poverty or disaster. The PCC aims to make grants amounting to a minimum of £l,(X)O each year.
stIa.StI Parish thtwthAnnual Report 2024 Achie¥ements and Perforrnan The Sunday worship at St la continues to attract a committed core of regular members. augmented by regular and occasional visitors. especially durinE the summer months. There are challenges for the church by virtue of its placement in the middle of a parish with few permanent residents and with limited and expensive parking locally. However, its heritage and setting compensate for some of these disadvantages and the church remains very popular with visitors. Recent growth of the regular congregation has come primarily through the choir and the musical tradition of the church is of a high standard. The voluntary teèms on a Sunday morning {the choir, the server5, the sidespeople, and the churchwardensl make the services possible but also provide meaningful opportunities for service for our congregants. Our other events. café, and large services see many thousands of people coming through the church each year for reasons other than worship. This allows many to make use of the beautiful building and fosters a deeper connection between St la and the wider community. By keeping the church open throughout the year there has been opportuntty for local residents and visitors to St Ives to come into the building and to appreciate It as a pla of peace, quiet prayer. and rich history. Flnancial Review The financial performance for the year is outlined in the attached accounts and has been subject to a review by the Independent Examiner. Total unrestricted receipts were £134,654 {2023- £178.627} and total unrestritted payments were £131,84412023- £171.5251. The main reason for the drop in both receipts and payments was that the income and expenses from the Café up to 31 July 2023 were included in the unrestrirted receipts and payments. but after that date the trading activities have been carried out by St la Trading Limited. The surplus made by St la Trading Ltd which was donated to PCC funds is shown in the unrestricted receipts. There was a surplus of unrestricted receipts over payments of £2,810. down from £7,102 in 2023. A breakdown of the designated and restricted funds are Shown in the accounts. The overall operating position continues to be considered to be acceptable and viable. The level of reserves currently held by St la remain5 at a high level due to the sale of the former Parish Rooms (the Sunday School building} and donations for salaried post5. The active project to invest some of this money into the maintenance and development of the church building to better allow us to continue and grow our mission and ministry including works to make the church more accessible is now underway and will see expendtture during 202512026. The minimum level of reserves will be reviewed when a final decision is made on the scope and cost of this project. The PCC operates as a going concern.
5tla.Stl¥esl¥rtsh Artnual Wrt2024 structure, Governance and Management St la PCC is an unincorporated charity. The method of appointment of PCC members (who are the trustees of the charity) is set out in the Church Representation Rules. All Church attendees are encouraged to gIster on the electoral roll and stand for election to the PCC. PCC members are reqLFired to attend safeguarding training and to undergo a DBS check. They are also encouraged to attend relevant training days offered by the Diocese of Truro. In 2024 the PCC had several employees- a Pioneer Minister lfvll-time until June and then part-timel. a café manager Ifull-timel. and assistant café-manager Ipart-timel as well as some temporary café staff. a Youth and Children's Worker {part-timel. and administrator Ipart-timel. In addition there wa5 3 Deanery Administrator Ipart-timel and three Deanery Youth and Children'5 workers employed from June (two part-time workers) and August lone full-time workerl- These deanery employees were all employed on behalf of Penwtth Deanery. There was also a regular cleaner and gardener Iself*mployedl. The Reverend Keiren Marwood continued to work during the year within the benefice as a self-supporting Assistant Minister. Dr Andrew Hicks was licensed to St la as a Lay Reader during the year. Whilst the Youth and Children's Worker is employed at St la. most of her work has taken place at St John's in-the-fields. This demonstrates the close partnership and cooperation between the churches in the benefice. The PCC met six times in 2024. In between those meetings the churchwardens and treasurer met regularly with the vicar and the Pioneer Minister. fime critical decisions were made by circulation. Administrative Information St la Church is situated in St Ives. Cornwall in the centre of the old town on the harbour edge. It is part of the Diocese of Tnjro within the Church of England. The formal address of the church is= St la Church Market Square St Ives Cornwall TR26 ILE However. correspondence should be directed a5 set out in 7.4. The PCC is a body corporate under the Parochial Church Council Power5 Measures 11956135 amended and Church Representation Rules that came into force on 2 Jan 1957 and is registered as a charity with the Charity Commission (number 12014381. The incumbent vicar is the Reverend Dr Nick Widdows who is also the incumbent vicar at St John's in the Fields in the Parish of Halestown which is St la's sister Church in St Ives. Correspondence should be directed to= The Vicarage St John's in The Field5 Hellesvean St Ive5 Cornwall TR26 2HG 07789 680070 stiveschurch@gmail.com www.stiveschurch.or -uk
St ¥. St p•ri5h thwth knnual RepDrt 2024 PCC members and officers who have served during 2024: offi Ilf any) Vicar land Chairl Assistant Priest Naky Rev Dr Nick Widdows 'Rev Keiren MaTrKJod Churchwardens 'MrsJ F Wendy Francis 'MrsAnn Luke 'Mrs Jean Curnow luntil the APCM on 16June 20241 'Mrs E Anne Badcock Ifrom the APCM on 16June 20241 'Mr Chris Weston Treasurer PCC Secretary "Mrs Diane Crocker (until the APCM on 16 June 2024 and remains a PCC member) Mrs JosieTydeman lfrom the APCM on 16 June 20241 'DrAndrew Hicks Diocesan Synod (also Deanery Synod) (also Deanery Synod) 'Dr Anne Hicks Deanery Synod 'MrWStuart Guppy (until the APCM on 16June 20241 Mrs Jacinth Fowler Other PCC Members 'Mrs Martha Patrick- Horsman 'Mr W F David Badcock Mrs E Anne Badcock 'Mr Daniel Lawther 'Mr Graeme Parkhill Mr Jeffrey Williams 'Mrs Elizabeth Watson * Denotes Charity Trustee Note: all PCC members are appointedlreappointed at the APCM each year. Approval The report and accounts were approved at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting on Sunday 11 May 2025.
St la. St Paffjh (thurth Atythy•l Reptyt2024 Signed Vicar Treasurer Accounts and notes The accounts and notes follow
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesica Parish ofst la, St Ives Statement OfFinClaI Activitlesfor the endIng31 December 2024 Vnrestrirted Designed Restrirted Totsl Receipts VoluntaryReceipts Planned Giving Gift Aid Recovered Collectionsat Services AFI Other Giving Legacie5 Grant5 18.689.80 9.453.28 5,177.49 26.705.60 0.00 4.187.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.245.00 537.38 0.00 20.576.21 0.00 111.362.50 19,934.80 9.990.66 5,177.49 47,281.81 0.00 115,550.00 0.00 0.00 Activitiesfor generatingfunds Fundraising Activities 17.569.73 0.00 0.00 17,569.73 Income from Investments Bank Interest 466.58 9,022.58 1,484.73 10,973.89 Church Activities Fees Retained by PCC Deanery Funds Other Incoming Rex)urces St la Trading Donation Rent Received Other Income 3,627.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3,671.02 3,627.40 3,671.02 30.465.88 18.300.00 11.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,350.00 30,465.88 18.300.00 2,361.40 Total Receipts 134.654.66 9.022.58 141.226.84 284.904.08 Payments Cost of Generating Funds Cost of FundraisingActivities Church Activities Mission Giving & Donations Parish Share IMMFI Ministry Expense5 Upkeep of Services 15.598.31 0.00 15,598.31 225.00 42,720.00 3,960.55 8.758.08 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 225.00 42,720.00 3,960.55 8,758.08 Church Expenses Church Running Costs Churchyard Costs Mission ana Evangelism Costs Salaries Administration Costs Other Payments Rental Property Expenses Governance & Accounting Major Works and repairs Sundrie5 Total Pents 24.718.03 1.920.00 493.30 28.863.97 1.726.64 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3,409.60 74.211.21 5.683.86 24.718.03 1,920.00 3,902.90 103.075.18 7,410.50 1,096.51 1,714.00 0.00 0.00 12.603.11 0.00 12.603.11 0.00 0.00 18.920.00 0.00 102.224.67 1,096.51 1,714.00 31.523.11 50.00 246.672.17 50.00 131.844.39 SurplusllDeficitl 2.810.27 -3.580.53 39.002.17 38.231.91 Bank Balance5at 01.01.24 Bank Balances at 31.12.24 55,019.49 57.829.76 322.785.17 319.204.64 117,074.97 156.077.14 494,879.63 533,111.54
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesastical Pwish of St14 St Ives Statement of Assets& Liabilitiesfor the yearending 31 December 2024 MonetaryAssets 2024 2023 General Current Account HSBC Barclays HSBC HSBC 42,184.93 74,376.28 62.280.83 12,672.13 43.748.38 7,937.22 75,069.74 85,335.01 81.557.63 81,354.25 88,582.82 84.931.35 161.094.96 155,927.23 4.116.26 3,886.25 558.635.55 506.419.72 26,796.01 11,540.09 531,839.54 494,879.63 Reserve Restoration Savings HampshireTrust 100 Day Cambridge& Counties95 Day YorkshireBSoc CommunitySavÉY Square & Cash Balances Total Cash and Bank Bala)ces Le Held on behalf of St la Trading St la PCC Cash and Bank Balances Funds included above held bythe PCC on behalf of Other Projects etc CAF (Youth and Children'sworkerl 19,599.60 10,605.14 CAF (Church Marbagerl 2.052.26 10,333.51 Parish Admin Fund 3,535.53 9.788.71 DeaneryAdmin Fund 62,926.42 3.601.60 St la Trading 26,796.01 11,540.09 Clock Fund 0.00 2.500.00 Organ Fund 28.216.84 26,609.21 Fabric Fund 12,500.00 12,500.00 Restoration fund 27,246.49 41.136.80 TOTAL 182,873.15 128,615.06 Debtors Gift Aid Recoverable 4.958.81 7.988.82 Creditors Decembercostspaid injanuary December Payroll Late Electricity Bill Charity Donations Accruals TOTAL 1.986.64 3,148.90 13.147.43 10,584.39 0.00 2,928.00 1,000.00 0.00 1,200.00 1,200.00 17.334.07 17,861.29 Non4nonetarya5sets As per Terrier The 60140 SweepstakeAccount is recorded in theaccountsfor audit purposes but excluded from this statement asthe funds are dMed to belong to the 5ubscriber5. ApprovLyJ bythe Parochial Church Council and signed on its behalf by-. Revd Dr N Widdows CPWeston Chairman Hon. Treasurer.
The Parochtal Church Council of the Eccle5astical Parish of St14 St l¥*s Statement of financia Activitiesforthe ye¥ending 31 December2024 Notes l Unrestricted Income Planned Giving Net Amount given under gift aid Other Planned GivinE 2024 2023 15.280.23 16.003.00 3,409.57 809.17 18,689.80 16,812.17 9.453.28 7,702.37 5.177.49 6.158.93 Gift Aid Reco¥ered Collectionsat services All Other Giving Sundry Donations Church Expenses Box Votive Candles Donation5 From Bookstall Donationsfor Refreshments 3,234.43 2,503.45 5,538.98 7.229.89 7.260.83 7.702.14 2,813.77 3.171.24 7.857.59 0.00 26.705.60 20,606.72 0.00 2,000.00 4.187.50 3,875.00 Legacies Grants FundraisingActi¥ities September Fest and Music Events Fairmo Cafe 15.474.43 17.735.07 2.095.30 2,628.84 0.00 82.203.69 17.569.73 102,567.60 466.58 468.67 3,627.40 1,035.60 Bank Interest FeesRetained byPCC Other Incoming Resources Donation from St la Trading Rent Receivexl Other Income 30.465.88 0.00 18.300.00 17.400.00 11.40 0.00 48,777.28 17.400.00 Tota Unrestrirted Incorne 134.654.66 178.627.06 Note Café income received in 2023 wasto 31 July 2023, afterwhich timethecafe was operated by St laTrading Ltd.
The Parochial Church Council of the Eccle5a5tical Parish of St14 St l%*s Statement of Financial Activitiesforthe TrEar ending31 December 2024 Notescontinued 2 Unrestricted Payments Cost of Generating Funds Cost of FundraisingActivities Church Artivities Mission Givirig & Donations Parish Share IMMFI Ministry Expenses Upkeep of Services Refreshments Service costs Bookstall purchases 2024 2023 15.598.31 46,139.73 225.00 250.00 42,720.00 46,967.00 3.960.55 1.920.00 2.520.25 5.215.13 1.022.70 0.00 3,168.94 633.00 8,758.08 Church Expenses Church Running Costs CleaninFJCaretaker Insurance utilities Church Maintenance 4.452.00 3.767.75 4,631.51 5,428.31 13,125.49 5,277.34 2.509.03 24,718.03 10,360.55 Churchyard Co#$ Mission and Evangelism C051s Salaries 1,920.00 4,297.97 493.30 2,008.68 Salaries Payroll PrOCeng Costs Administration Costs Office Costs Bank Charges Telephone & Internet Other Payments Rental Property Expense5 Governance & Accounting Major Works and repairs Sundries Total Payments 28.649.74 214.23 2863.97 35,013.08 522.60 546.31 263.89 916.44 938.63 153.61 803.22 1,726.64 1,096.51 1.714.00 3.734.77 90.00 50.00 50.00 131044.39 171,525.18 Donationswere male in Jary 2025 to: Salvation Army Heart OftheFather 500 500 Cost of FundrainE in 2023 includes Cafépurchases up to 31 July 2023
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesical Parish of St la. St Ives SLitement of Financial Activitiesforthe ending31 December 2024 Notescontinued Parish Hall Funds 3 De%gned Funds Boiler ReseTh Tot Income Interest Received 9,022.58 9,022.58 Expenditure Maintenance Shelving in Vestry Architect, QS & Structural Engineer Printer& conrnableS 1,511.00 6,995.00 1,511.00 6,995.00 3,311.00 786.11 3.311.00 786.11 Totsl Expenditure 12.603.11 12.603.11 SurplusllDeficitl For theyear -3.580.53 -3.580.53 Balanceat 01.01.24 313,782.54 9.002.63 322,785.17 Balance at 31.12.24 310.202.01 9.002.63 319.204.64
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The Parochial Church Council ofthe Eccles35tical Pwish of St la. St Ives Statement ofFinancial Arti¥itiesforthe ar ending 31 Decernber2024 Notes Continued 5 Non- PCC Accounts St la Trading Limited 2024 Income Takings (Net of VAT) 131,986.06 Expenditure Equipment, Crockery& Set upcosis Purchases Salaries Payroll Costs Sundries Donation to St la PCC Bank Charges 3.745.00 61,578.09 44.989.91 417.25 120.00 30.465.88 2.210.02 Total Expenditure 143.526.15 Surplus/{Deficit) -11,540.09 Balance at 1.1.24 11.540.09 Balance at31.12.24 0.00 These accounts have been prepared on the accruals basis and take into account the VATpayment made in April 2024 of£26,796.01. The Donation to St la PCC coversthe surplusfor 2023 and 2024
The Panxhial Church Council (rfthe Ecclesical Parish of St14 St l¥es stement of Financial Activitiesforthe yearending 31 December2024 Note5Continued 6 Non- PCCAccounts PCC St Ives 60/40 Sweepstake Account for the year ended 31112/24 2024 2023 Subscribers Prepaid Monies received in error 811.00 40.00 30.00 881.00 680.00 0.00 0.00 680.00 Po ments Draw winners Items bought for church 240.00 240.00 142.80 382.80 240.00 Excess receiptsover payments Opening balance 1/112022 Closing balance 3111212022 641.(M) 6.091.65 6.732.65 297.20 5.794.45 6.091.65 Year end balanceas per latest statement (Print out at 15 Jan 20251 6,732.65 Prepared by C P Weston 0210312025 1164 membersfor12 months, 2 fDrlO months, 2 for8 monthsand I for7months. 212 winningchequesfrom 20231s* note71 notcashed & wnoniesduewereconverted into 2 x 2024 membership (bringing total in year to 711 and 2 x £8 donation5. 31 £30 wasreceived in error into account on 30 Decfrom memberwho meant to donate to St la Christmas appeal. Cheque 617 ISSU for same amount to St la PCC general account but not cashal until 2025. 412024 Drawwinnersaremadeup of£200.00 for2024 plus£40from 2023 winners handed back. Note£40 duebut notyet presented. 51 No purchases made in the year. 612023. 56 membersfor 12 monthsand onememberfor8 month& 712023 Drawwinnersare£200.OOfor 2023, £40.00 for2022. Note£40duebut not presented-see note2. 81 Cassock purchased for serverfrom funds in 2023