REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1202436 Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 Decernber 2023 for THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SEVEP40AKS Hilden Park Accountants Limited Hilden Park House 79 Tonbridge Road Hildenborough Tonbrid¥e Kent TNII 9BH
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SEVENOAKS Content5 of the Financial StatemeNt5 For The Year Ended 31 December 2023 Page Report of the Trustee5 Independent Examiner'5 Report Statement of Finarteial Aetivities Balanee Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements 10 to 18 Detailed Statement of Financi81 Activitie5 19 to 20
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SEVENOAKS Report of the Trustees For The Year Ended 31 December 2023 The tnjstees present their report with the financial stateinents of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2023. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Staiement of Recommended Practice applicable io charities preparing their accounts in accordance with ihe Finai)cial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102) (effective l January 20191. BACKGROUND St John's Parochial Church Council has the responsibility of co-operating with the Vicar in promoting the ecclesiastical parish and the w.hole mission ol. the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social, and ecumenical. It also has maintenance responsibilities for the complex of St John's, including the church and hall stCre5, and the churchyard. PCC MEMBERSHIP Members of the Parochial Church Council are either- Ex-officio.. the Vicar. the two Churchwardens elected at tl)e Annual Meeting of Parishioners. and members of Ihe General, Diocesan and Deanery Synods Elected.. at Ihe Annual Parochial Church Meeiing Co-opted.. by the Parochial ChuTch Council Durin¥ the year the followin¥ served as member5 of the Parochial ChuTch Council.. Vicar Fr R Jones, SSC. Chaimian Member of the Diocesan Synod Fr R Jones, SSC Churchwardens Mr D Ashenden Mr G Davison Members of ihe Deanery Synod Mr D Bonner (until 21 May 2023) Elected Members Dr J Aveson (from 21 May 2023) Mrs C Cheeseman Mr M Cheeseman (froni 21 May 2023) Mrs M-C Davies (until 21 May 2023) Mrs J Hendry Mr5 M Mart Mr D Newholm {from 21 May 2023) Mr M McGovem Mrs J Moore (from 21 May 2023) Mr S Raikes (from 21 May 2023) Mrs G Shepherd-coates Page I
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SEVENOAKS Report of the Trustees For The Year Ended 31 December 2023 ORJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES The objective of the ¢harity is for the promotion in the parish of St John the BaptisL Sevenoaks, of the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelisiic: social and ecumenical. The main activities of the Church are the mainienance of the M'orship of Almighty God in the Catholic tradition of the Church of England in all lis richness. the mission of the ecclesiastical parish of St John the Baptist, Sevenoaks. Work with botli the paiochial school of St Jolin and also the providin¥ of coniniunity facilitie5 throu¥h the parish hall. The PCC'S chariiable objects ('Promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church,) are primarily focused on the advancen)ent of religion: which is recognised as a charitable purpose having public benefit. All regular public worship is provided free of charge aiid open to all. In addition, the PCC'S activities as listed above have rther public benefiis; for example: iegching and taking assemblies offer advancement of education which is recognised as a charitable purpose having public bei)efit. Donations to otl)er cl)arities ai)d our own projects provide public benefits in the relief of poverty and need, whether within or outside the ecclesiastical parish, often for minority groups with particular needs such as the elderly. ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Charitable aetivities The Annual Meeting of the Parishioners aiid the Aniiual Parochial Churcl) Meeting were held on Sunday 21 May 2023. The ParLKhial Church Council met four limes during the year, the meeting to elect the Vice Chairn)an, Treasurer. Secretary aiid Electoral Roll Ofyicer and to appoiiit the Standin¥ Committee bein¥ held inimediately after the Aniiual Meeting on 21 May 2023. The PCC received reports on the proceedings of the Standing Committee, Diocesan and Deanery Synods, and on St John's School. The PCC diu$$ed the maintenance ai)d repair of the church fabric and the Parish Room. The new kitthen facilities have been beneficial and full}. utilised. The liturgical life and worship at St John's remains at the heart of all that M'e do. The Sunday 10am Parish Mass has continued as the main act of worship. In addition, said Mass was held on Sundays at 9am, and on each week day. monthly Family Mass contiiiues to take place: with th¢ children reading and leading intercessions. S(arions of the Cross were held twice weekl5J in Lent and a full Holy week i¥as kept. A Lent Course also took place on Thursday eveniii¥s, liiiked with St Biirnabas, Tuiibrid¥e Wells. Regular sick communicani rounds were made by Fr Robin in the tWL) care homes within the parish, Gloucesier House and Alpine. and to iiidividual meniber5 of tlie con¥re¥ation no loii¥er able to ¥et to Cliurch. Mrs J Hendry has a150 visited and carried out Se[iceS at Alpine Care Home. Fr Barry has taken communion to church Inembers, who are resident in Rockdale. The Patronal Festival was kept on 25th June, when the organist and choir provided us with Haydn's 'St Nicholas Mass,. It was a joy 10 welcome as the preacher, Fr John Caster from St Barnabas, Tunbridge Wells. The Mass was followed by refreshn)ent and fellowship in the Hall, and ei)ded with Evensong and Benediction. The families of those whose funerals were undertaken by St John's were invited to attend Mass on All Souls Day, where their loved ones were prayed for b!, name. In addition, people were invited to light a 7 day candle in memory of ihe departed. A monthly Requiem Mass contiiiue5 to be held for those whose anniversary of deatli occurs in tliat nionth and for aiiy kno7 to parishioners. A very successful and enjoyable Oktoberfest took plaLe in OLtober. In December, the Bishop of Richblirough visited the Parish and Confirmed one candidate and a Parish Party was held in tlie Hall afterward5. Page 2
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SEVENOAKS Report of the Trustees For The Year Ended 31 December 2023 ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE A 11 programme of Chri%tmas masses were offered. Th¢ traditional servi¢¢ of Nine Lessons and Carols, was held on 17 December with ihe Choir singing and lay people reading. In addiiion, Sevenoaks School Parents and Friends Choir joined St John'5 Choir in ali Advent Carol Service at St John's. A full Christmas Eve Cliristin¥le service took place once again gnd was well attended. Three Masses of Christmas (Midnighi, Dawn, and Day) were also celebrated. The rnonthly Walsin¥ham Mass has contiiiued tts be held. Makin¥ good use of the Altar from BuTrswood, a monthly Healing Mass also continues to take place. In April. seven members of the congregation attended a weekend pilgrimage (o Walsingham. Evensong and Benediction were held on Trinity Sunday and ar Michaelmas, each being followed by refreshmeni and celebration. Sunday School is attended weekly. In all its M'ork with children and young people, the Parish complie5 Wlth the Diocesan Child Protection Policy, wl)ich is in line with the Natianal Church Policy authorised by the Church of England and Sectii)n 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 (duty to have regard ro House of Bishops. guidance on safeguarding children and vuliieritble adults). The parish is fortunate to have, in St John's School, a controlled Church School. The Vicar is a Foundation Governlir and there are a150 two further Fouiidation Goveniors nomiiiated by the PCC. Also on the Governin¥ Body froin within the congregation is the Clerk. An act of weekly collective worship is taken by Fr Robin. Sehool Masses take place at the school. Harvest Festival, a Carol Service, Easter Service and Leavers, Service took place in the Church. The Loaves and Fisl)es Foodbank continued its good work throughout 2023, providing basic food to families with children, who have been recommended by a bona fide, source. Where applicable across all aspects of Church life, DBS checks have been carried out FINANCIAL REVIEW Reserve5 policy The PCC aims to have three months of reserves to enable ongoing operation, which is equal to £25:000. Total income for the year was £129,285, which 15 a decrease of £283,760 lar¥ely due to the legacy received iii the prior year. Total expenditure was £116,435, with the decrease due to a serious water leak in the prior year which resulted in increased repairs and maintenance costs. Voluntary Income and general giving was do on previous years. An increase in Investments meant that dividend Income was £43.816. Overall the position 15 very healthy, the parish having end of year assets of £1,540,832 (2022.. £1,416,876). Unrestricted funds at ihe year end totalled £941,495, restricted funds totalled £6.893 and endowment funds rotalled £592,444. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document The charity is controlled by its governing documei)L a deed of trust and constitutes an unintorporated charity. Page 3
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SEVENOAKS Report of the Trustees For The Year Ended 31 December 2023 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Recruitment and appointment of nem. trustees Trustees are appointed in line w'ith ihe The Parochial Church Coui)cils (Powers) Measure 1956 & The Church's Represet]tation Rule5 wl)icli Jneans the), are elected to their various office at the annual meeting. PUBLIC BENEFIT In setting objectives and planning for activities, Ihe Trustees have given due consideraiion io general guidance published by the Cl)arity Commission relating to public benefit, including tl)e guidance'Public benefit.. running a charity (PB2)'. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charitv number 1202436 Princip81 addre&s The Parish Office 62 Quakers Hall Lane Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3TX Tru5tee5 Fr R Jones Mrs G Shepherd-coates Mr D Boi)nei Iiesigned 21.5.23) Mr M McGovern Mr D Ashenden Mr G Davison Mrs M Martyn Mrs C A Cheeseman Mrs J Hendry Mr M Cheeseman lappoiiited 21.5.23) Mrs J Moore (appointed 21.5.23) Mr S Raikes (appointed 21.5.2J) Mr D Newholm (appoiiited 21.5.231 Dr J Aveson (appointed 21.5.23) Independent Examiner Paul CheM¢er FLA Hilden Park Accountanis Limited Hilden Park House 79 Toiibridge Road Hildenborough Tonbridge Kent TNII 9BH Page 4
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SEVENOAKS Report of the Trustees For The Year Ended 31 December 2023 COMMITTEES The Standing Committee This is the onlsll committee required by law and it has the power to transact the business of the PCC between its Ineetinus, Subject to any directions giveii it by the PCC. During 2023. the Conimittee approved the new Electricity contract for the Church and the Hall. The Fabric Committee A separate report on the fabrit of the church is attached. OTHER STAFF Fr Barry Compton has continued as Honorary Assistant Priest. Mrs J Hendry is a Pastoral Assistant. The Organist aiid Cl)oinnaster, Mr J Hendry, is responsible for the music at sung services. Mr5 M-C Davies 15 the Parish Athniiiistrdtor. CHURCH ATTENDANCE There were 104 parishioners on the Church Electoral Roll at the time of Ihe Annual Parochial Church Meeting and the average weekly attendance was 68 adults ai)d 12 children. There ivere 3 baptisms during the year. There were no Weddings. There were 2 Church funerals and 3 funerals at the crematoriunvtemetery. Among thlise who have died this year were John Evans, Doris Brooks and Diana Johnston. COMMUNICATION As well as the website, St John's is a150 on Twitter aiid has a Facebook page. There is a150 the weekly Forward in Faith pew sheet. FINANCE The Church is in a healthy financial position, following Ihe Legacy of Mr I Stupples, and during 2023 registered with the Charity Commission. FABRIC REPORT FOR 2023 Servicing and Routin¢ Maintenance All portable electrical appliances were professionally tested (PA Tl on 9 March. The aniiual visual iiispection of tlie ligFhtningF coiiductor M'as carried out ot] 9 July. (A ]14 yearly electrical test is due in 20241. The Fire Extinguishers were givei) their annual check on 4 October. One was replaced as date expired. The gas centrdl heatiiig boilers aiid the liot water heater for the hall were serviced on 2?nd NoveJnbeT. On l O October the gutters were cleared of pigeon droppings and other debris, and broken roof tiles were replaced. Non Routine Maintenanee and Building Work. Work on the store room and hall lobby area was completed in February. The oak porch door was repaired by a heritage carpcnter in April Page 5
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SEVENOAKS Report of the Trustees For The Year Ended 31 December 2023 The large eucalyptus tree by the front ei)trance was becoming a hazard to pedestrians, vehicles and overhead cables. It was removed in April. While Ihe kitchen w&s being updated at the end of 2022. it was discovered that the flat roof was in a bad stare of repair and leaking. A major refurbishment was carried out in Maj,. Three quoit]s to churcli buttresses H'ere replaced in Mav. -The stonemgson also refvrbished the interior sills on the nonh aisle window."s. Both of these tasks required a Faculty. The lighting in the l)all was replaced with a brighter and more flexible systein in May. New emergency exit lights were installed at the sanie time. The glass inner door of Ihe niain entrance started to sag and was catching on the floor. This was reset in June. The fencing betw'een the church and the clergy house was repaired in July FolloM'ingF the tragic deatli of John Evans, who maintained the church grounds for tnany year5. we were compelled to employ a professional gardener. This has proven to be a very successfvl solution to our garden maintenance requirements. An oak sideboard was purchased ai)d placed by the n)aii) entrance. This provides a suitable gurface to hold publicity brochures and the card paent machine h7]e also storing service booklets. The original old cupboard has been moved to the Lady Chapel 10 hold our stock of candles. Safeguarding report- April 2024 St John'5 PCC has fully accepted the action a church needs to take to proniote a safer environmeiit and culture, to safely recruit and support all those with any responsibility related to children and vulnerable adults within the Church and to resplind promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation. The PCC meinbers have all been DBS checked, as have those who work directly with children in the congregation, and have completed the Basic Awareness course. The Vicar, those working as Sunday School teachers, the Organist, the Churchwardens and Head Server have all completed either Basic Awareness, Foundation or Leadership courses. One teacher still requires final certification for the Foundations course. Safeguarding is discussed at each PCC meeting, all are aware that although we have a Safeguarding Officer, everyone in Ihe congregation bears some responsibility for ihe welfare of lis members and are aware who to (alk to if the necessity arise5. Contact detai15 for the Safeujuarding Officer are available on both the parisl) web51te and on p05ter5 around the ¢hur¢h and hall premises. The Pgrish Safcguarding Polic), is available both on the St John's website and as hard copy at the back of the church. Posiers displaying contaci details for organisations giving assistance with safeguarding issues have been displayed in the toilets used by both congregation members and hall hirers. There have been no safeguarding issues at St John's duriiig the year April 2023- April 2024. Jackie Hendry Safeguarding Officer: St John the Baptist, Sevenoaks Approved by order of tl)e board of tnjstees on 12 June 2024 and signed on its behalf by.. Fr R Jones- TruSe Page 6
Independent Exanjiner's Report to the Trustees of The Paroehial Chureh Couneil of the Ec¢lesiasti¢al Parish of St John the Baptist Sevenoaks Independent exgmin¢r's report to the tru5t¢e5 of The Parochial Church Council of th¢ Ecclesiastical Parish of St John the Baptist Sei'enoaks I report 10 the charity, trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St John the Baptist Sevenoaks (tl)e Tnjst) for the year ended 31 December 2023. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charit), tru5tee5 of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of tl)e aLCOUnts in accordaiice witl) the requirements of the Charities Aci 2011 {'the Act,). I report in respect of my exaniinatioii of the Trust'5 accounts carried out under Sectioii 145 of tlie Act aiid in caTryin¥ Out niy exainination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Conitnission under Sectioii 145{5)Ib) of the Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirni that no material matiers have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect.. accounting records were not kepi in respeci of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act,. or the accounts do ntst accord with those records: or the accounts di) not compl}. 1th the applicable reqiiirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view whiLII 15 not a matter COl15idered as part of ali indtpeiideiit exiimination. I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination 10 which attentiL)n should be drawn ii) this report in order to enable a proper understai)ding of the accounts to be reached. Paul Chewter FCA Hilden Park Acci)uniants Limited Hilden Park House 79 Tonbridge Road Hildeiiborough Tonbridge Kent TNI 19BH 21 June 2024 Page 7
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SEVENOAKS Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 31 December 2023 2023 Total funds 2022 Totsl funds Unrestricted fund Restricted fund Endow7nent fund Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 79,687 79,687 362.495 Charitable actii'ities Church attivities 5.753 5,753 7,466 Other trading aciiviiies It]ve5tment income 28 43,817 28 43,817 75 43,009 Total 129285 129,28S 413,045 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Church activities 116,435 16,435 137.126 Net gainsl(losses) on it]ve5tnients 82,762 28,344 (163,155) NET INCOME 95.612 28,344 123,956 112.764 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought fonvard 845.883 6,893 564,100 .416,876 1,304.112 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 941,495 6,893 592,444 1,540,832 1,416.876 The t)otes fomi part of these fii)ancial statements Page 8
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SEVENOAKS Balance Sheet 31 December 2023 2023 Total funds 2022 Total funds Unrestricted fund Restricted fund Endow7nent fund Notes FIXED ASSETS Taiigible assets Invesiments 71,700 847,673 71,700 .440,117 22,338 1,384.011 12 592,444 919J73 592,444 1.511,817 1,406.349 CURREIYT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank 13 3,750 22,670 5,500 16.253 6,893 29,563 26,420 6,893 33,313 21,753 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 14 {4,298} (4,298) {11,2261 NET CURRENT ASSETS 22,122 6,893 29,015 10.527 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 941,495 6,893 S92,444 I,S40,832 1,416,876 NET ASSETS 941,495 6,893 592,444 1,540,832 1,416.876 FUNDS Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endtswment funds 941.495 6,893 592,444 845,883 6,893 56A, 100 TOTAL FUNDS 1,540,832 1,416,876 The financial stateTnent5 were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue 011 12 June 2024 and were signed on it5 behalf by.. Fr R Jones- Trustee The t)otes fomi part of these fii)ancial statements Page 9
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SEVENOAKS Note5 to the Financial StatemeNt5 For The Year Ended 31 December 2023 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of preparing the fjnaneial statements The fiiiat]cial statemeiits of tl)e charity, which is a public benefit entity uiider FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP {FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommei)ded Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reportin¥ Staiidard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102) (effective l January 2019),, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reponing Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, aiid ihe Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under Ihe historical cost convention, M'ith the exception of inveslJnent5 M'hich are included at Inarket value, a5 modified by the revaluation of certain assets. The financial stateinents are presented in pounds sterling and rounded to the nearest pound. The Trustees have concluded that there is no material uncertainty and that they can continue io adopt the going concetn basis in preparing the annual report and accounts. Ineome Income from doiiations, grant5 and legacies is reLo¥ni5ed when the charity 15 eiititled to the fund5. the receipt is probable and the amount Cgn be measured reliably. For donations, this is usually on receipt. For granis, this is usually when a formal offer is made in writing, unless the grani contains tsrms and condiiions hleh must be met before the charity is entitled to tlie funds. For legacies this is usually wlien notification of the le¥acy has been received. Ineome from charitable activities is recognised over the period in wl)ich the hire of the hall is provided. Investment income is recognised when the charity is entitled to receipt. Expendilure Liabiliiies are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or construciive obligation commiiting the cl)arity to tl)at expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of econoTni¢ benefits will be required in settleent aiid the ainount of the obligation can be measured rcliably. Expenditure 1% accounted for on an accrnals basi% and has been classified under headings that aggregaie all cost related to the category. The charity only has one charitsble activity to which direct and support costs are allocated. Support costs are those that assist with the work of the charity but do not directly relate to the charitably activity include governance costs. Governance costs are the costs of govemanee arrangements relating to the general running of the charity. These Costs are included within the charity'5 charitable activities. Tk)ngible fixed assets Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in OTder to MTite off each asset over its estimated useful life. In)provemeiits to property Strdight line over 5 years T#x#tion The charity 15 exempt from tax on its charitable activities. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance 1th the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Page 10 CL)niinued...
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SEVENOAKS Note5 to the Financial StatemeNt5- Colltinued For The Year Ended 31 December 2023 ACCOUNTING POLICIES- continued Fund aeeounting Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes widiin the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular resiri¢ied purposes. Endowmeiit fund5 are restricted funds that must be retained as trust capitsl either peTmanently or subject to a discretionary p0er 10 spend capital as income, and ivhere the use of any income or other benefit derived from Ihe capital may be resiricied Lir unrestricied. Full details of all iheir restrictions are shown in the notes to the accoiiiits. Further explanation of the nature and purpose Lif each fund is included in Ihe notes io the financial statements. Hire purchase and leasing commitments Renials paid under operaiing leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activiiies on a straight line basis over the period of the lease. Investments Listed investnients are stated at market value. Gains and losses arising on the Tevaluation of investments are iaken to the Statement of Financial Activities. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES 2023 2022 Gifts Doiiations Gift aided donations Legacies 9,031 4,255 27,466 38,935 4,523 6,813 32.223 318,936 79,687 362,495 OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES 2023 2022 Refreshment sales 28 75 INVESTMENT INCOME 2023 2022 Dividends Deposit account interest 43,816 43,000 43,817 43.009 Page I I CL)niinued...
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SEVENOAKS Note5 to the Financial StatemeNt5- Colltinued For The Year Ended 31 December 2023 INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 2023 2022 Church hall lettings Fees from weddings and fvnerals 5.092 661 6,297 1,169 5,753 7,466 CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS Direct Costs (see note 7) Suppon costs (see note 8) rota15 Church activities 63,749 52,686 116,435 DIRECT COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 2023 2022 StatTcosts Parish quota Sacristy expenses Clergy expenses Donations 5,843 52,000 2,073 1,476 2,357 5,594 52,174 956 5,250 63,749 68.288 SUPPORT COSTS Governance costs Oiher Totals Church activities 49,326 3,360 52,686 Page 12 CL)niinued...
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SEVENOAKS Note5 to the Financial StatemeNt5- Colltinued For The Year Ended 31 December 2023 SUPPORT COSTS- continued Siipport costs, incliided in the above, are as follows.. 2023 Church activities 202? Totsl activities Hall rates and water ChurLh insurance Church light and heat Telephone Church postag¢ and stationery Sundries Advcrtising Cleaning Repairs gnd maintenance Educatioi) Rates and water Hall light ai)d heat Church repairs and maintenance Hall repairs and maintenance Indcpcndcnt examiners, fees {10,592) 22,739 5,030 3,583 991 3,276 9,864 808 3,551 42 2,975 2,087 1,015 427 4,447 5,269 1,961 877 3,178 4,277 4,961 7,634 3,364 1,698 18,097 3,360 52,686 68,838 TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There ..ere no trnstees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2023 nor for the year ended 3 l December 2022. Trustees expenses Expei)ses totalling £3,795 (2022.. £4,751 I were reimbursed to 4 (2022.. 4) Trustees in relation to repairs ai)d maintenance and eveiits Costs. io. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unr¢%tricted Rc%trict¢d fund fund Endowm¢nt fund Total funds INCOME Af44D ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 362,495 362,495 Charilable activitie5 Chureh activities 7.466 7,466 Other trading activities Investment income 75 43.009 75 43.009 Total 413,045 413,045 EXPENDJTURE ON Page 13 CL)niinued...
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SEVENOAKS Note5 to the Financial StatemeNt5- Colltinued For The Year Ended 31 December 2023 io. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES- continued Unre%tricted Re%tricted End0ment fund fund fund Total funds Charitable a¢tivitie5 Church activities 137,126 137.126 Net gain{lOsses} on investmenis (107,124) (56,031 } (163,155} NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE) 168.795 156,031 } 112,764 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Totsl funds brought fonvard 677,088 6,893 620,131 ,304,112 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 845,883 6,893 564,100 1,416,876 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Iniprovement to property COST Ai l January 2023 Addition5 22,338 49,362 At 31 December 2023 71,700 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 December 2023 71,700 At 31 December 2022 22,i38 Page 14 CL)niinued...
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SEVENOAKS Note5 to the Financial StatemeNt5- Colltinued For The Year Ended 31 December 2023 12. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS Listed investments MARKET VALUE At l January 2023 Disposals Revaluations l J84,011 {55,000) 111,106 At 31 December 2023 .440,117 r4ET BOOK VALUE At 31 December 2023 ,440,117 At 31 December 2022 1,384.011 There were no investment assets outside the UK. Cost or valuation at 31 December 2023 is represented by: Listed investments Valuation in 2023 Cost 111,106 lJ29,011 1,440,117 13. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE IVITHIN ONE YEAR 2023 2022 Trade debtors 5.500 Page 15 CL)niinued...
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SEVENOAKS Note5 to the Financial StatemeNt5- Colltinued For The Year Ended 31 December 2023 14. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2023 2022 Trade crediiors Other creditors 9,416 1,810 4,298 4,298 11,226 15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Nei movetnent in fiinds At 31.12.23 At 1.1.23 Unrestrieted funds Genergl fvnd 845,883 95,612 941,495 Restricted funds Restricted Fund 6,893 6,893 Endowment funds Endownient Fund 564,100 28,344 592,444 TOTAL FUNDS ,416,876 123,956 ,540,832 Net movement in fijnds, included in the above are as follows.. Incomin¥ resources Resources expended Gains and losses Movement in funds Unrestricted fund5 General fund 129,285 (116,435) 82,762 95,612 Endowment funds Eiidowineiit Fund 28,344 28,344 TOTAL FUNDS 129,28S (116,43S) 111,106 123,956 Page 16 CL)niinued...
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SEVENOAKS Note5 to the Financial StatemeNt5- Colltinued For The Year Ended 31 December 2023 Is. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued Comparatives for movement in funds Nei movement in fund5 At 31.12.22 At 1.1.22 Unrestricted funds Geiieral fund 677.088 168.795 845,883 Restricted funds Restricted Fund 6.893 6,893 Endowment funds Endowment Fund 620,131 156.031) 564.100 TOTAL FUNDS 1,304.112 112.764 1,416,876 Comparative net movement in funds, included in rhe above are as follows.. Incoming resources Resources expended Gains and losses Movement in funds Unr¢5trict¢d funds General fvnd 413.045 (137.126) (107.124) 168,795 Endriwm¢nt funds Endowment Fund {56.031) {56.031) TOTAL FUNDS 4 li,045 (137,1261 1163,1551 112,764 Restrieted funds This fund is for Tnonies raised for Church windows, Choir, Servers and Walsingham ndS and is to be spent on specific purchases for the church. Endowment funds Alice Charles Bequest this is a pemianent endowment of funds left by the late Alice Charlies, '1th the income to be used for the maintenaiice of the ministry and iii particular the support of the assistant clergy. St John's endowment fund this is an expendable endowment consisiing of monies given in legacy by Fr Dlinald Pharoah and lan Stupples. Page 17 CL)niinued...
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SEVENOAKS Note5 to the Financial StatemeNt5- Colltinued For The Year Ended 31 December 2023 16. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES Donations from Trusiees during the year iotalled £6.140 (2022.. £5,240). J Hendry (spouse of g trustee) M'as paid £3,720 (2022.. £3,410) in relation to orggnist services. Page 18