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
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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 st￿C￿re5, 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
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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 di￿u$$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 kno￿7 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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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 pa￿￿ent 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- TruS￿e
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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
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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
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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
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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 settle￿ent 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.
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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 p0￿er 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
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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
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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.
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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
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COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES- continued
Unre%tricted
Re%tricted
End0￿ment
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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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