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2023-12-31-accounts

The Parochial Church Council of St Martin’s Church, Camberley

ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2023

The Parochial Church Council of St Martin’s Church, Camberley

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE NUMBER
Trustee’s Report 2
Independent Examiners Report 8
Receipts and Payments Account 9
Statement of Assets and Liabilities 10
Notes on the Financial Statements 11

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The Parochial Church Council of St Martin’s Church, Camberley

Receipts and Payments Account for the year ended 31 December 2023

Aims and Purposes

St Martins Church Parochial Church Council (PCC) has the responsibility of cooperating with the incumbent (The Reverend Chris Richardson) in promoting the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. The PCC is also specifically responsible for the maintenance of the Church buildings of St Martins, Old Dean, Camberley.

Objectives and Activities

The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and to become part of our parish community at St. Martin’s. The PCC maintains an overview of worship throughout the parish and makes suggestions on how our services can involve the many groups that live within our parish. Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer and scripture, music and sacrament.

When planning our activities for the year, we have considered the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the supplementary guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. We aim to enable ordinary people to live out their faith as part of our parish community through:

To facilitate this work, it is important that we maintain the fabric of the Church of St. Martin’s and the Church Hall.

Vision, Values and Mission

The PCC has discerned the vision, values and mission priorities as part of developing a new Mission Action Plan under the diocesan initiative “Transforming Church, Transforming Lives”.

Vision

We have discerned God’s vision for St Martin’s as “to see God, each other and community loved wholeheartedly”. This is summarised as:

Loving God Loving each other

Loving community

This vision is supported by five core values and three mission priorities, as follows:

  1. Worship - God loves us so much and, through worship, we love him back.

  2. Friendship - Jesus welcomes everyone and we do too.

  3. Service - Jesus served others and we do too.

  4. Going deeper - Jesus wants us to know him better and we want that too.

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The Parochial Church Council of St Martin’s Church, Camberley

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  1. Witness - Jesus spoke about God’s love and we do too.

Our mission priorities

  1. Engaging with more children, young people and families, sharing God’s love with them, and creating further opportunities to disciple those in our church family.

  2. Discipling our church family, primarily through our Life Groups.

  3. Serving our community, particularly the lonely, the bereaved, those who are hurting, those who are not well, those who are struggling with life and those who are in need.

Achievements and Performance

Worship and Prayer

The Free Community Breakfast, first introduced in September 2021, continues to be a great success. Typically 70-80 people gather every week. Bacon rolls, pancakes, pastries, toast, cereals, fruit, tea, coffee, and juice are enjoyed in a warm and friendly atmosphere which builds community and combats both social isolation and food poverty.

A service of Quiet Communion precedes the Free Community Breakfast unless it is the first Sunday of the month when we enjoy Communion together in the service.

The main service which follows the Free Community Breakfast continues to experience growth which we are absolutely thrilled about. We recognise that God is growing his church, and it is both a real privilege and a great joy to join in with what he is doing.

We continue to livestream our services as part of God’s mission.

The congregation are fully empowered, and every Sunday is a wonderful, great team effort. The PCC extends huge, warm thanks all those who have taken part.

As well as the regular services there has been regular prayer meetings held each morning. There has been a genuine feeling of God’s presence each time we meet.

We are richly blessed with amazing children and youth leaders and helpers as well as amazing children and youth! Children’s and youth groups on Sunday morning, Messy Church, and Children, Youth and Community Socials have been very popular amongst our community. More children and young people have joined us which we are absolutely delighted with.

In addition to our regular services there are several Life Groups, to develop members’ knowledge and trust in Jesus.

Deanery Synod

Two members of the PCC sit on the deanery synod. This provides the PCC with an important link between the parish and the wider structures of the church.

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The Parochial Church Council of St Martin’s Church, Camberley

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The Church and Hall

The Church and the Hall are very well used throughout the week. The Hall is used each weekday by Parity for Disability, a charity for adults with multiple disabilities. It is also used most evenings by the church and different community organisations. The church is well used for activities such as Tuesday Tots, Wednesday Café, Monthly Alzheimer’s café, Neurodiverse Children Support group, and Outlook for Seniors group.

Pastoral Care

The Pastoral Care team do a fantastic job of visiting those who are sick, require support or wish to speak to someone on a confidential one to one basis.

Mission and Discipleship

In partnership with the Old Dean Community Group, (ODCoG) the Church has continued to support to our community through the Free Food Stall. Provision is made to deliver to any who are unable to get to the stall, so they are not left out. Our Wednesday and Saturday café provide a focal point for the community to meet and where access is also available to local support services. And the church was identified as a Warm Hub providing a warm meeting place during the colder months and access to free blankets.

Financial Review

The accounts are prepared on a receipts and payments basis. Total receipts in the year on general funds was £69,735 (2022: £58,632) of which £35,683 (2022: £37,760) was voluntary donations through collections, regular giving and one-off gifts. £27,315 (2022: £19,746) was received in respect of hiring the hall with our regular user, Parity for Disability continuing and other users returning with bookings. The increase in income from Hall Hire reflected a renegotiated fee with Parity to reflect the increase in energy costs.

£53,956 (2022: £52,331) was spent from unrestricted funds to provide Christian ministry from St Martin’s including a contribution to the diocesan parish share which has increased slightly compared with the previous year and largely provides the stipends and housing for clergy.

The net result was an excess of receipts over payments of £113 (2022: £6,301). Total funds at the end of 2023 are £133,029, (2022: £132,916), of which £32,290 (2021: £23,991) is in the General Fund with the rest allocated for specific purposes in various designated funds as shown in Note 6 on page 13 of the accounts.

During the year we have received several grants for specific purposes to support our community work. We are particularly grateful to both our local authorities; Surrey County Council and Surrey Heath Borough Council who have both generously supported our work in the community including providing funds for our Community Breakfasts, Free Food stall, and enabling the community to come together to celebrate the Kings coronation. Guildford Diocese provided a grant towards our heating costs and St John’s Church, Stoke have continued to provide funding so we can afford a house for Julie, our curate. We are extremely

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The Parochial Church Council of St Martin’s Church, Camberley

Receipts and Payments Account for the year ended 31 December 2023

grateful to each of these organisations and others who have helped fund our ministry and community projects in this way.

Total bank balances at the end of the year were £133,029 (2021: £132,916)

Reserves Policy

It is the policy of the PCC to try and maintain a balance on the general fund which equates to six months unrestricted payments. Based on these accounts this is equivalent of about £28,490. reserves are held to smooth out cash flow and to meet emergencies.

The Fabric fund is retained to cover exceptional costs or emergencies on the fabric of the church buildings and to build a fund towards a future building project. During the year it has been increased by £7,500.

Structure, Governance and Management

The Parochial Church Council is a corporate body established by the Church of England. The PCC operates under the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure.

The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. At St. Martin’s the membership of the PCC consists of the incumbent (our vicar), churchwardens and members elected by those members of the congregation who are on the electoral roll of the church. All those who are members of the congregation are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC.

The PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance to the parish including deciding on how the funds of the PCC are to be spent.

The full PCC meet every other month. More frequent meetings (roughly monthly) were held of an expanded standing committee to deal with day-to-day issues. The minutes of the PCC are published on the church noticeboard once they have been approved.

Administrative Information

St Martins Church is situated at 231 Upper College Ride. Old Dean, Camberley, GU15 4HE. It is part of the Diocese of Guildford within the Church of England. The PCC is a body corporate (PCC Powers Measure 1965, Church Representation Rules 2011) and a charity currently excepted from registration with the Charity Commission.

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The Parochial Church Council of St Martin’s Church, Camberley

Receipts and Payments Account for the year ended 31 December 2023

PCC Members

PCC members who served during 2023 are:

Members throughout 2023

Revd Chris Richardson (Chair) Revd Kim Murray Revd Julie Couchman-Boor Anne Flude (Church Warden) Peter Lofthouse (Assistant Church Warden) Caroline Blake Mark Appleby Judith McFarlane

Members from 1[st] January 2023 to 2023 APCM

Paula Collier (Church Warden Term Ended at APCM) Eric Flude (Resigned at APCM) Racheal Glover (Resigned November 2023) Valerie Eker, (Term ended at APCM) Michael Collier (Term ended at APCM)

Jacqui Bailey (Term as Secretary ended at APCM, became Deanery Synod Representative) Revd Faith Bailey (Until 1st October 2023)

Appointed at 2023 APCM:

Trevor Perry (Church Warden) Tracey Ashcroft Astrid Sprake Jacqui McNutt Mary Dawes Linda Thompson

Approved by the PCC and signed on their behalf by

(Chairman)

Date

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The Parochial Church Council of St Martin’s Church, Camberley

Receipts and Payments Account for the year ended 31 December 2023

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER REPORT

TO FOLLOW

Date:

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The Parochial Church Council of St Martin’s Church, Camberley

Receipts and Payments Account for the year ended 31 December 2023

INCOMING RESOURCES
Note
Voluntary income and grants
(direct giving)
2(a)
Gross income from
events and activities
2(b)
Income from investments
2(c)
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
RESOURCES USED
Directly relating to
the work of the church
3(a)
Church management and
administration
3(b)
TOTAL RESOURCES USED
NET INCOMING/(OUTGOING)
RESOURCES AND NET
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD
AT 1 JANUARY 2023
Transfers
BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD
AT 31 DECEMBER 2023		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total Funds
Funds
Fund
2023
2022
£
£
£
£
37,183
43,341
80,524
102,947
30,123
309
30,433
20,414
2,428
-
2,428
485
69,735
43,650
113,385
123,846
53,297
56,314
109,588
81,010
3,683
-
3,683
3,119
56,980
56,314
113,272
84,129
12,755
(9,964)
113
39,717
86,635
46,281
132,916
(23)
23
99,367
33,640
133,029

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The Parochial Church Council of St Martin’s Church, Camberley

Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31 December 2023

Note 2023 £ CURRENT ASSETS Cash at Bank 133,029 LIABILITIES: Amounts falling due within one year - NET CURRENT ASSETS 133,029

Approved by the Parochial Church Council

(Chairman)

Date:

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The Parochial Church Council of St Martin’s Church, Camberley

Notes on the Financial Statements for the year to 31 December 2023

1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Accounting

The financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 have been drawn up in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice ("SORP") issued by the Charity Commission and the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 using the receipts and payments basis.

Incoming resources, including investment income, covenants and donations are accounted for on a cash received basis to which is added Income Tax when it is recovered.

Expenditure is accounted for when paid and includes value added tax where applicable.

2 RECEIPTS ANALYSIS

2(a)
Voluntary income (direct giving)
Stewardship including tax reclaim
Collections (open plate) - all services
Sundry donations
Grants
2(b)
Gross Income from events and activities
Church hall letting
Events
Card sales & Picture auctions
Wedding and burial fees & expenses (net)
Other
2(C)
Income from investments
Bank deposit interest
TOTAL RECEIPTS		 Unrestricted Restricted Total Fund
Total Fund
Fund
Fund
2023
2022
£
£
£
34,186
34,186
34,441
1,497
1,497
1,786
3,781
3,781
1,563
1,500
39,560
41,060
65,187
37,183
43,341
80,524
102,947
27,315
27,315
19,746
90
90
259
259
120
526
526
523
1,933
309
2,243
25
30,123
309
30,433
20,414
2,428
2,428
458
2,428
2,428
458
69,735
43,650
113,385
123,819

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The Parochial Church Council of St Martin’s Church, Camberley

Notes on the Financial Statements for the year to 31 December 2023

3 PAYMENTS ANALYSIS

3(a)
Directly related to the work of the Church
Ministry
Outreach activities
Outreach programmes
Community support (Free food stall)
Community events (Breakfast/cafes)
Grants
Parish Share
Facilities
Curates House
Church refurbishment- feasibility study
Other
3(b)
Church management and administration
Communications
Administration
TOTAL PAYMENTS		 Unrestricted Restricted
Total Funds
Funds
Funds
2023
2022
£
£
£
£
7,394
686
8,080
2,076
1,739
1,739
1,922
14,084
14,084
11,883
5,259
5,259
4,869
4,467
4,467
3,558
25,739
25,359
25,359
14,715
14,418
29,134
14,894
264
17,400
19,644
11,823
3,024
3,001
3,374
421
421
1,252
53,297
56,314
109,588
81,010
1,122
1,122
1,701
2,562
2,562
1,418
3,683
-
3,683
3,119
56,980
56,314
113,271
84,129
4 LIABILITIES:Amounts falling due within one year. 2023 2022
£ £
Amounts collected on behalf of third parties to be
paid over in due course - -

5 EXPENSES

The expenses paid to clergy may include small immaterial amounts which relates to their function as PCC members. No payments were made to other PCC members.

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The Parochial Church Council of St Martin’s Church, Camberley

Notes on the Financial Statements for the year to 31 December 2023

6 FUND DETAILS
General Fund
Designated funds
Mission Fund
Ministry Fund
Building Fund
Fabric Fund
Total Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds
Community Support Fund (HSF)
Community Events (Non-HSF)
Ministry Fund (Clergy House)
Hardship Fund
Warm Bank & Energy Fund
Café Healthy Eating
Other Funds
Total Unrestricted + Restricted
TOTAL FUNDS		 Balance
Incoming
Resources Transfers Balance
01-Jan
Resources
Used
31-Dec
2023
2023
£
£
£
£
23,991
69,735
53,935
-7,500
32,290
7,483
21
7,462
6,000
-23
5,977
9,161
3,001
6,159
40,000
7,500
47,500
62,644
0
3,021
-23
67,098
86,635
69,735
56,980
-23
99,367
20,187
14,860
18,552
-
16,495
4,578
3,690
5,259
-
3,009
5,377
12,000
17,400
23
-
3,729
1,350
686
-
4,393
4,969
11,250
14,418
-
1,801
0
500
500
7,441
-
7,441
46,281
43,650
56,314
33,640
113,385
113,294
23
132,916
133,029

Fund to cover additional ministry costs over the next three years, particularly Curates housing.

Ministry Fund Fund to cover additional ministry costs over the next three years, particularly Curates housing. Hardship Fund others. Building Fund Fund set aside for building improvements project Fabric Fund: Fund for improvements and major repairs of church buildings. Community Support Fund Fund to provide support to the parish and community, particularly the Free Food Stall. Community Events Fund Fund to provide support to the parish and community, through Breakfasts and Cafés Warm Bank/Energy Fund To fund provision of warm banks and the cost of energy for the church and community. Café Health Eating To fund healthy food as part of community cafes at St Martins Other Funds This is from a specific grant with the intention of establishing a food larder in the future.

Fund established to provide grants to those in hardship. This has now been replaced by the Hardship Fund, funded by FFA and others.

7 TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

There were no material transactions with related parties.

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