REGISTERED CHARrrY NUMBER: 1206055
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
FOR
PCC OF ST MARYS CHURCH. ATHERSTONE
LDP Luckmans
1110 Elliott Court
Coventry Business Park
Herald Avenue
Coventry
West Midlands
CV56UB

PCC OF ST MARYS CHURCH, ATHERSTONE
CONTETrtrs OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year gndgd 31 Decembgr 2024
Page
Roport of Ihg Trustges
1 to 10
Independent Examlner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
12
Bala￿8 Shget
13
Cash Flow Statement
14
Notos to thg Cash Flow Statgment
15
Notes to the Flnanclal Statements
16 10 23
Detsiled Statement of Financial Activiti8s
24 10 25

PCC OF ST MARYS CHURCH, ATHERSTONE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the year ended 31 Decembèr 2024
The tnjstees present their report with the fina￿la1 statements of the charity for the year ended
31 December 2024. The trustees have adopted the pr(wisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charthes..
statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities prq)ariro their accounts in accordance with the
Finanoal Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Irdand IFRS 1021 (effective 1 January
20191.
St. Ma￿5 Atherslone Parochial Church Council {the PCCI wcYks with the incumbent, The Revd Michael
Brandsma, to promote the whole mission of the Churth in the ecclesiastical parish.. pastoral. evangelistic.
social and ecumenical. The PCC also has Maintenan￿ reswnsibilty for the church buildings including the
adjacent building known as trie Youtt) Headquarters.
sin￿ the APCM in 2024, members of the PCC have on eight occasions including the Annual Parwhial
Church Meeting. The Standing Committee has not met. PCC rnem￿rs are ￿spOnSible for makirvJ decisions
on all matters of general concern aThJ importance to the parish induding deciding on how the funds of the
PCC are lo be spent.
Three committees, b￿ng the Ministy Leadership Team, the Legacy Steering Group and the Building Team,
meet between full meetings ofthe PCC, reporting back and m8king recommendat'ons to the PCC.
The Ministy Leadership Team aims to meet each month to plan sermces for the month ahead and to
discuss other pastor81 and ev8ngelistic events for the foreseeable future.
The Legacy Steering Group was brought into existence upon re￿Ipt of a substantial legacy and meetings
are held when deemed to be required. The aim of the grcAJp is lo ensure that the legacy is protected and
used in accordance with the PCC'S original intention of wise stewardship in prunoting mission and ministy.
The Building Team endeavours to ensure that the fabric arKI equipment are regularfy maintained lo a safe
and acceptable level.
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PCC OF ST MARYS CHURCH, ATHERSTONE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the year ended 31 Decembèr 2024
OBJECTIVES AND ACTNMES
THE VICAR'S REPORT
Our theme for 2024 was "Behdd I stand al the door and knC￿k. frcrn Revelation 3.'20. The objective of this
Was lo encourage the (x)ngregatson to 'hearf' what God was saying to us as individuals and as a
congregation.
St Marls receiv￿ a large bequest from Dee Croyman wFich was invested. The investmerrt enabled
part-lime parish administrator to be employ&d in May of 2024. Thks has proved invaluable in develoFxng the
administration of the parish affairs.
Refleding back on this year I can rejoice in the prcoress and development of the grt)Nth in wdcome and
hospitality lo visf(ors to Sl Ma￿S AtherslC￿e. We have welcomed wsilors to serwces. community events and
the hire of the vallous facilities we offer at St Mary's.
Numerous visit(Xs have be(x)me regular worshippers and continue lo be erKouraged to participate in the
various aspects of church lrfe.
A number of y(yJngerfamilie5 have become regular worshippers al St Mary's during this year.
I want lo thank the church wardens for the lime and ener￿ that they dedicate lo the oversight of the building
and the wdlbeing of the people who attend St Mary's.
Funerals and weddings were down on previws years,. however, we did see a lar￿ increase in both infant and
adult baptisms.
Finanaal giving has Maintain￿ and we were able to meet our comm((ment to parish share.
We have continued to support a variety of I￿al and overseas charities. To this end. we have been atAe to
offer use of church rooms and faolilies free of charge to severa groL4)S.
The groups that incortKJrate both congregation and communty members have all seen growth in numbers
during 2024. Knf( & Knatter, and Tea & Chat conbnue to be a source of encouragement and fellowship lo all
those who attend.
Messy Church relaunched in May 2024 and is continuing to grthv month on month with great vdunteer
support from the congregation.
We have continued to host or support successbjl o)mmunily events, mot￿ Show Day in September, the
Dickens Day, and a series of Christrnas celebrations that reached out to the whole (x)mmunty. The Santa
Sleigh was an event that we engage wf(h each year and so thank you to all who give of their evening for this
event.
We al St Mary's have begun to focus children as the next generation as we develop mission and ministry
to the community of Alherslone. The first Sunday of each month the 10.30am focus "Into The Light" is being
US￿ to enc(yJrage y(yJngerfamilies to ervJage from the community.
The bells at St Mary's continue lo ring out to the parish. A new bell tower captain was installed. Keth
Whitehead is now the new captain and continues to enc￿ra￿E ringers every Thjrsday at l.00pm.
The Rgv'd Mi¢hag1 Brandsma- Vicar of St. Marfs
PASTORAL REPORT
from the Wicar
I have been encouraged by the faithfvlness of each of you as you have continued lo serve Christ and His
people during these restraining times. Thank for all the help and encouragement that you have been to
me and to one another.
John & Sue Stock requested a break from ministy for a few months fran Octokr 2024 to Febru8ry 2025.
We wish them wdl duriro this time of renewal and rest.
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PCC OF ST MARYS CHURCH, ATHERSTONE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the year ended 31 Decembèr 2024
Worship & Fellowship has been kept to a fwus of Sunday 10.30am gathering. On the first Sunday of the
month, we 1ntrcmju￿d a seNice for children and families called "Into the Light" This has borne fruit and we
are mw having a regLJlar attendance of families.
Congregational singing has improved and a big thank you to the Music Group for the lime they put in to
prepare for a broad variety of music.
Hospitality and welcome is one of our strong wints al Sl Marls. Th￿k you to all who serve to make this
possitAe.
Messy Church
A team have come together lo launch a Messy Churth congregation frcrn the 25 March 2024. This will be
hosted monthly and will follow the formal and guidelines of BRF.
This is now a regular monthly mission activity which is attracting younger families and is proving to be well
supported by the wngregakn'on who volunteer to help in a varEty of area5.
Thursday Prayer and Thursday Study Group has gone through a varEty of expressions during the year.
During the year some folk attended the "Leading Your Church into Growth. traning supported by the dI(￿eSe.
This was introduced into the Thursday ev ening studies with varEd success.
Knri & Knatter Group led by Yvonne has devdoped a cross section of actimties. This gr(yJp has also tEen
very supportive of those who have fa￿d loneliness, bereavement or ill heatth. They continue to raise fvnds
for a variety of nee ds within the cc¥nmunity and church.
Cornmunity T8a & Chat led by Neta and her team a￿ayS inspires me when I visit this grotjp. on￿ again. f(
is a group that has a cross section of members who all look forward lo their gatherng each week. They enjoy
raffles, bingo. chatting and bus trips and the group has been a lrfeline to many from the community.
Music Group led by Keith are growing in skill, repertoife and Confiden￿ as they lead our singing and have
develO￿d into a cohesive team.
GFS led by Sharon and her very faithful a(xompli(Es is a lifdine for stability in the lives of all the girfs who
attend. The team involved are fulfilling a vital role in the lThies of many of the young girfs of Atherstone.
The end of year Christmas celebrations were well attended by those of the congregats'on and community. We
also hosted the "A Town Sound" Christmas Concert and the TQEA for their Christmas Variety as well as the
MG Evans Chrisbnas bereavement memorial.
The overall wellbeing of the congregation is high. We have many WFK) are ageing yet still very supportive and
committed to each other. The desire for fellowship and challer is str1￿g with some gr*1 limes over coffee
and tea after worship on a Sunday. God has added to our numier during the year and l am encourag￿ by
all that we have been part of during 2024.
BUILDING TEAM REPORT 2024
This group had pwressed the pr[￿eSS from discussion and planning to the position of appointing
contractor to begin work within the next few weeks (March 20241. The DAC IDiocesan Advisory Council)
were notified of the intended works that were about to begin. Previous advi￿ was that the two prefab
buildings did not need a faculty for any building W(￿k. This was challenged by the DAC and we were notffied
that this was incorrect and that any renovation lo the lfjlchenlcommon room was subject to a faculty being
applied for.
This caused a huge disappointsnenl lo all invclved and Ihe works were pul on hold.
The PCC engaJed with Mayway constructiC￿ in an effort to worf( through the upjrade to this building and
other anticipated wcwks wi(hin the Lounge aThJ Nave. However, this has tumed out to be 8 longer process
than anticipated.
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PCC OF ST MARYS CHURCH, ATHERSTONE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the year ended 31 Decembèr 2024
The Maintenan￿ of the building both inlemally and externally continues to be done with gLrtters, the tower
and Chancel being the most affected areas.
A flow of water into the old boiler room U￿er the txjilding is a cause for cngoing attention and resolving.
The ong(xng maintenance needs have been dealt with by the PCC during the year.
A group gather fr￿UendY to discuss and stralegize a Flan for the future possibilities of developing the interior
of the building for eff¥tive mission and hospitality to the community of Atherstone.
Rev'd Michael Brandsma
Building Team
CHURCHWARDEN'S REPORT 2024
Last year saw some improvements from the previous year. However, more work is yet to te done.
Our existing outreach groups are d￿r0 very well and delivering much needed community support to our
parish.
Church services continue lo be well attended,. Sunday M)rnngs, Sunday Evenings IAftemwns and Thursday
Evening Bible Study and Prayer Groups.
The moming SeNi￿S saw new p￿pIe join us. which is very encouraJing. espeaally as this indudes children.
As a result, our Sunday Morning now indudes 'lnto The Light Servi￿, focused on the needs of children.
During the year we had many Baptisms, Funerals, Weddings and a W￿dIng Blessing se￿1￿.
We opened the church to provide light refreshments when the FamErs' Market was in the Main Square.
We also opened the church when the Car Show and Dicken's Day events were in the Market Square and
provided both light refreshments and a wam) place area.
We enjoyed openir@ the church to concerts al Christmas and during the year,. including the reknm of the
D-Day Darfings, Elvis and the 'A Town Sound" for their Chrisbmas Concert.
The next grand proied will be the refijrbishment of the C(ynmon Rcx)m, kitchen and toilets to enable us to do
more to hdp the town community.
Keith Wise and Sharon Holland
Churchwardens
DEANERY SYNOD REPORT
Durir@ the year there were 8 number of interesting and challenging twics coverd during the Syntyj
Meetings.
We had group discussions where churches shared their ideas activities to prcThote church growth, both
numerically and spiritually.
The Hub Church - All Saints Church, Bedworth
A hub church is a ￿ntral resour￿ for others in mission. evangelism and enablirYJ New Worshipping
Communities INWCs} and Fresh Expressions.
These resources are to help and enat￿e all churches in the Deanery.
There are leaming Op[K)￿n((1eS and events lo help churches to grow.
Pathway to Ngt Zgro
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PCC OF ST MARYS CHURCH, ATHERSTONE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the year ended 31 Decembèr 2024
Colin Angus, Net Zero Carbon INZCI Project Officer of the Di)cese of Coventy, introduced himself and
described how he can help lo make individual Parishes aware of the reSoUr￿S available lo work towards Net
Zero. He provides help and advice about ways we can become gr￿ner and he has provided a d￿￿ment that
we tum into a P(werPoinl.
We are being encourag￿ to consider changing our energy usage lo be more enmronrnenlally friendly: the
Church Of England have sel a deadline of all churches being green by 2030.
Suggestions inclLJde considering allematThie healing options wken replacing Gas b(xlers, using LED lighting.
improved insulation,. some of the suggeStic￿S are quick wins wtrilsl other have a much longer payback and
might L)e conSide￿d dnTicutt for churches to finance.
Mission to new housing
Canon David Porter presented a values-based approach lo housing.
David intrcXYu￿d the concept of a financial asset for others to share, for example, a shared hwse for
ecumenical church use.
New housing is being built in various areas of the Deanery, we need lo look at these developments as
opportunities for mission,- creating new worshippirKJ communi(ies and inviting p￿￿￿e to come and worship
with us in our established churches as approwiate.
Al Opportunities. mordlity and how we should engage vlth It as Christlans and as the church.
presented by Professor Maggi Savin-Baden and Zak Savin-Baden.
Al is being develoted at an alaming rate and we need to understarKI the advantages and the dangers that
come with this technology.
Al can ba usad to craata falsa naws and im&gas'. including raslistic manipulation of pooplè saying things Ihat
they never said and doing things that they never did.
Al can also be to benefit us all in the area of improved leaming and rnedical developments, enabling
vehides to be drivertess or at least have driving aids to make our drwing safer.
Al has no copyright- r( can be used lo write songs, poetry and even sermons.
Al has no feelings and no sense of truth,. il doesn't really know who we are.
Al is with us,. there is much discussion as lo how it should te regulated.
Kelth Wise
and Pat Hathway
Deanery Synod Representatlves
SAFEGUARDING REPORT FOR 2024r25
Thrwghout the year any matters arising frcm report￿ safeguarding issues have been appropriately handled
by the Safeguarding team. All matters have tEen reported to the diocese, as and when required.
The Parish Dashboard has been kept urxjaled and r8x>rds have been completed.
From January 2025, after 20 years of holding the post, I have resigned as Parish Safeguarding Officer
because of my lack of Confiden￿ in the execution of established prtxedures by the Church of England
hierarchy. I have no intention in expanding on this as recent public events speak for themsdves.
My co-worker, Pauline Wise, will continue to uphold saf￿￿8rding standards at Sl. Marls with support from
the incumbent and the Churchwardens.
Yvonne Stone
Retiring Parish Safeguarding Officer
ST. MARY'S WORSHIP GROUP
Psalm 104'.33
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the year ended 31 Decembèr 2024
"I wll sing to the Lord all my lrfe; I will sing praise to my G&Y as loro as I live".
During the last year we have intr(xluced new hymns and constantly lo(4( lo brng rmre hymns of praise and
worship to enhance our worship.
During the year Paul joined us on guitar and Rich has developEd both playing the bass and now really love
playing the drums.
We rehearse usually on Friday nights from 7..30 and finish around 9=30.
We are happy to teach others how to play instruments and this W￿ld normally be at 7pm-,
rf you WOLJld like lo join the group, we would love to wdcome those who would like to play drums.
keyboar(Vpiano, elc.- let's make a joyful noise in praise and worshipping the Lord Jesus Christ.
If you would like share in working on the sound desk and running the PowerPcint, these are important jobs
and we need a team of people to share in the W￿k.
Music is a very important part of our lives and is beneficial for wr health.
Ephesians 5.18-20 we are exhorted to be filled with the Holy Spirit, speaking to one another with
psalms, hymns. and songs for the Hoty Spirit. To sing and make music from our hearts to the Lord,
a￿laYS grving thanks to God the Father for everything* in the nwne of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Psalm 150.'6 says 'Let everything that breathes praise the Lordl"
God has richly blessed us- God has given us the greatest gft of all the gift of salvaticffi. Let us praise and
worship God in all our circumstsnces,. He is most worthy of our prase and worship.
Kgith Wi$9
Worship Group CO￿rdInatOr
"INTO THE LIGHT" SERVICES
'Into the Light" service is an all-age service which invites our chitdren to participate throughout the service.
The Se￿1￿ is held on the first Sunday of each mnth and is shorter than usual lo hold the children's
attention.
We fcllow a theme and include bible readings, which may involve an animated bible story, activities
connected lo the reading5 and a prayer 8cbvity deliver￿ in the ser￿lce. Aso, there are crafts set out on
tables for the children to complete.
The worship songs are chosen so there is something for everyone atKI espeaally the childr￿. Having songs
with actions helps the children to participate more.
Thr￿ghOut the year t￿re are themed and st*cial events sud) as E8sler. Harvest Festiv81 with GFS and
Christrnas. 11 can be challenging to balance the content for all the diverse ages. a￿hOUgh havirKJ all age
qroups participate is a success and a joy lo see.
"INTO THE LIGHT" (Children on Sundays)
These groups are held each week except for the first Sunday of the month when everyone joins in with the
all-age service.
We stsrt with a scripture followed by a slcry and sometimes some acting may be involved. The childon wll
play a short game and then one of the older children will read the prayer for the group. After there are crafts
sel up the children lo do that are connected to the story and scripture. Even painting and trj'scuil
decofating have been included, which the children thoroughly enjoyed.
Irs a time children to leam about God's love, stories atK)ul Jesus, the church family and a creative study of
the 8ible.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the year ended 31 Decembèr 2024
We have grown in numters and have rgJular preschool, primary and secondary aged children attend weekly.
Suzanne Grimstead and John Stock originally led the gr￿p althokjgh John has re￿ntlY taken sabbatical
leave, during which lime Libby Surplice stepped in lo hdp lead the grlwp. I would like lo express our
appreciation for Libby and for all our current volunteers WFL) help with this important children's ministry.
including the parent5 wtrK) (x)me along w(th their presch(x)I children and help w(th the session.
Suzanne Grimstgad
Leading "Into the Light"
5T. MARY'5 TEA & CHAT GROUP
The Tea and Chat group continues to grow.
We have got lo know rmre about our regular mern￿rs as the years have gone by. always welcome new
people into the group. They love the games we play, and now that we have an extra hour to play cards and
board games. quite a few stay forthat tct).
Last year we Iwk most of the memkrs on day trips lo Skegness and Slratford. And we had good weather
this yearl For those who could not go, we gave them a Tea Paty so no-one was left out.
We had a visi( from 8isFK)p Ruth who was visthng the churches in the DI0￿Se that day.
We also had a Chrisbnas dinner in De￿M￿r for everyone, cc(&ed by Michael and Courthey, which was very
much appreciated by everyone.
We feel very Uessed to be able to provide a place for these people who are mostly on their own.
We will continue to (l) God's worf< in this area as most of these people are on their own and need company.
Nets Randle and Pauline Wise
Tea & Chat Team
ST. MARY'S KNIT & NAThER GROUP
The Group continues to thrive and grow and currently has a Mem￿rship of 30. Our main prclect this year
was lo construct a Christmas tree made of approximately 15￿ Crocheted squares.
As always, we were alje lo open a colourful stall of knitted and crocheted items for both Atherslone Motor
Show and the Dickens Event to raise money for our charitable giving. This year we have donated funds to
Messy Church at St. Marls which provides games, crafts and a meal to young families.
The Group is open lo all ages, both men and women, a￿1 its most im￿rtant aspect continues lo be the
promsion of a safe place lo make new friends and enjoy a get together and natter over a cup of tea.
Everyone is wdcomel
Yvonne Stone
KnFi and Natter Group Leader.
BEHIND THE TEAPOT
Th￿ghout the past year, Sl Ma￿S Church Family has rejoiwj in pr(Mding hospi181ty for very many
community events and we are blessed with willing volunteers frcm the church family who are always ready to
bake a cake, man the teapot, or sland at the kitchen sink with the washing up
men indudedl Teamwo
equals friendships!
Our regular monthty Open Church and Café on FarnErg Market Saturdays continues to provide a welcome
for all, with an opportunity to exFAore the church, read abwt the history of the ar￿, and offers crafts for the
kiddies- as well as coffeeAea and cakes.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the year ended 31 Decembèr 2024
We've been pleased lo offer refreshments lo the communty for events on the Square, including Atherslone's
Big Weekender, Alherslone Motor Show and the annual Dickens Event. Vve've enjoyed b￿ng hosts for
concerts by= The D-Day Darfings, a tribLJle to Elvis, Atherstone CIK)ra Society wrf(h Handel's Messiah. and "A
Town Swn(r with their Chrislmas Concert.
September was a busy month when the church hosted talks by our very knowledgeable local historians,
Eddie Smallwood and Yvonne Stone, as part of the Atherstone Heritage Week. Aso, we've been pleased to
host M.G. Evans, Memorial Service and Reception, and a Te￿age Market in December when we were
ddight& with the stalls of gods for sale, all of them hand-made by loral teenagers.
We look forward in the coming twelve n￿nthS to welc£)ming faces old and new atxl lo pl8yirKJ host to the
many events organised by our enthusiastic Atherstone c(xnmunity.
show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without
reallzlng Itl" Hebrews 13.2.
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PCC OF ST MARYS CHURCH, ATHERSTONE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the year ended 31 Decembèr 2024
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
though our finances showed an ex￿&$ of income over expenditure for the year., this was only because of
the interest from the invested legacy re￿Ved in the FWIOUS year.
Income:
The interest from the legacy, and the savirrfJs account, was £48,292 in 2024.
Other fund raising was down by over £2.000,. there was no Merev81e Walk this year.
Room Hirewas up by £2,000.
Voluntsry Giving was down by£1.5￿.
There was over £8,(K)O on which we could not reclaim gift aid bec3use we re￿iVed over £16,000 in loose
cash and non-gift aided don8ti(x)s', we can only claim against£8,0(K) of this.
The preferred method for those who pay lax and wish to tithe regularty is via the Parish Giving Scheme, which
collects the gift aid on behalf of the church and pays il to the thurch every month. For those who wish to give
via the Sumup machine, then il is possible to declare your giving for gift aid. For those who still give cash
then there are enveloFes that can be used to declare gfft aid reclaim.
ExpBnditurn:
We paid our Diocesan Quota of £26,500., this is significanuy less than the current cost of ministy. The cost
of a full-lime minister in 2024 was £64.900.
Energy costs were actually down in the year by £1,000,. this was due to a combinat￿n of only running the
heating when ne￿$Sary, and a price reduction for Gas.
Insurance costs also increased by £1.000- we changed our insurance pr(Mder fr(xn 8th April arKJ saved
£1.258.46 whcn Comparcd to our pr¢vious insuror.
Our Extemal Examiner Fees increased by £4,500-, this was due lo the need to have our previous yearfs
rigures restated lo promde figures for the SOFA accnjal accounting method now required by the Charity
Commission. This involved the full re-examination of three years of documents.
We now have a paid Parish Administrator, fvnded from the interest from the legacy currently invested.
Our mission giving was down due to the reduced voluntary giving.
The cost of Building Works increased significanuy,. total increase when compared to 2023 was £20.627.
Urgent work was done on the Tower to slop futther deterioration. Also included was the cost of a detaIl￿j
survey lo enable drawings lo be done in preparation for pr(iect Work in re-r￿dering of the whole ChU￿h,. the
cost ofthe suNey was £10,362.
Kelth Wlse
Treasurer
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE ANO MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by ts goveming document. a deed of trust and ConSti￿teS an unincorrorated charity.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity number
1206055
Principal address
Market Street
Atherslone
Warwickshire
CV91EX
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PCC OF ST MARYS CHURCH, ATHERSTONE
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the year •ndod 31 D•c•M￿r 2024
Tru$le•s
Kwise
R8v M J Brandsma
Y Z Stone
S M Holland
S M Stock
E Awainman
S Grimstead
P M Hathway
E A Surpllce
S Y Simkiss
P A Shillon
Independent Examiner
LDP Luckmans
1110 Elliott Court
Coventry Business Park
Herald Avenue
Coventry
Wesl Midlands
CV5 6UB
Approved by order of the board of trustees on ...
. and signed on Its behalf by..
M J Bondsma - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
PCC OF ST MARYS CHURCH. ATHERSTONE
Independent examlnerfs report to the truste8s of PCC of St Mary's Church. Atherstone
I report lo the charity tnJslees on rny examination of the accounts of PCC of St Marys Church. Ather51one
(the Trust) for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Responslbllltles and bas1$ of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordarbce with
the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 llhe ACYI.
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust'5 accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in
Car￿ng out my examination I have followed all applirAble Directions given by the Charity Commission under
Section 145{5llbl of the Act.
Independent examlnerfs statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection
wth the examinat¢on giving me cause to believe that in any material respecL'
accounting records were not kepl in respect of the Trust a5 required by Section 130 of the Act., or
the accounts do nol accord wth those ￿cOrds., or
the accounts do not comply wlh the applicable ￿qUIrementS conceming the form and content of
accounts sel out in the Charrties (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement
that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent
examination.
I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examinalion to which
attention should be drawn in this rgwrt in order to enable a proper understanding of the actounls lo be
reached.
M D Spafford FCA FCCA
LDP Luckmans
1110 Elliott Court
Iventry Business Park
Herald Avenue
Coventry
Wesl Midlands
CV5 6UB
Dale..
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PCC OF ST MARYS CHURCH, ATHERSTONE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTrvrriES
for the year ended 31 Decembèr 2024
2024
Totsl
funds
2023
Totsl
funds
UNestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
41,589
41.589
1.097,787
CharFiable activities
Charitsble
13,113
13,113
10,131
other trading 8ctwib.es
Investment income
Other income
4,201
47,742
4,909
4.201
48,291
4,909
4.329
734
6,230
549
Total
111,554
549
112,103
1,119,211
EXPENDrruRE ON
Charitable activities
Charitable
82,950
16,644
99,594
68,862
Net gains on investments
201
201
754
NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITURE)
Transfers between funds
28,805
4,889
116,0951
14,8891
12.710
1.051,103
13
Net movement in funds
33,694
120,9841
12.710
1.OJ1,103
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
1,076.681
53,167
1,129,848
78,745
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
1.110,375
32,183
1,142,558
1,129,848
The notes fomi part of these finanaal statements
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PCC OF ST MARYS CHURCH. ATHERSTONE
BALANCE SHEET
31 December 2024
2024
Total
fvnds
2023
Total
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Investments
10
8,972
8.972
8.771
CURRENT ASSETS
DebtOT5
Cash at bank
11
71,667
1,042,322
71,667
1,065.534
58,626
1.063,748
23,212
1,113,989
23,212
1,137,201
1,122.374
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
12
13.614)
{3,6151
11,2971
NET CURRENT ASSETS
1,110,375
23,211
1,133.586
1,121.077
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILrriES
1.110.375
32,183
1.142.558
1,129,848
NET ASSETS
1,110,37S
32.183
1.142.558
1,129,848
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
13
1,110,375
32,183
1.076,681
53,167
TOTAL FUNDS
1.142,558
1.129,848
The fin
5tatemenls were approved by the Board of Tfustees 8nd aulhorised for issue
..ijJL￿and were signed on its behalf by..
J Brandsma - Twstee
K Wise- TTUStee
The notes f￿n part ofthese financial ststements
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PCC OF ST MARYS CHURCH, ATHERSTONE
CASH FLOW STATEMENT
for the year ended 31 Decembèr 2024
2024
2023
Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
146,505}
1,004,608
Net cash lused invprovided by operating activities
146,505)
1,0(>1,608
Cash flows from Investlng actlvltles
Interest received
48,291
734
Net cash provided by investing actiwties
48,291
734
Change in cash and cash equivalents
in the reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the
beginning of the reporting period
1,786
1,005,342
1,063,748
58,406
Cash and cash equivalents at the end
of the reportlng perfod
1,065,534
1,063,748
The notes fomi part of these finanoal slalemenls
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PCC OF ST MARYS CHURCH, ATHERSTONE
NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT
for the year ended 31 Decembèr 2024
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
2024
2023
Net income for the reportlng perfod (as per the Statement of
Financial Activities)
Adjustments for.
Gain on investments
Interest received
Increase in debtors
Increase1{d￿reasel in credf(ors
12,710
1,051,103
12011
148,2911
113,0411
2,318
17541
17341
127,5631
117,4441
Net cash (used inllprovided by operations
146,5051
1,004,608
ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS
At 1.1.24
Cash flow
Al 31.12.24
Net cash
Cash al bank
1.063,748
1.786
1,065,534
1.063,748
1,786
1,065,534
Total
1,063,748
1,786
1,065,534
The notes fomi part of these finanoal slalemenls
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PCC OF ST MARYS CHURCH, ATHERSTONE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 Decembèr 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial slalements of the charity, which is a pUt￿lC benefit entity under FRS 102, have been
prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 'Ac(x)unling and Reporting by Ch8ribes'.
statement of Recommended practi￿ ap￿1¢able to charities preparing their accounts in accordan
with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021
(effective 1 January 20191,, Finan￿31 Reporbng Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have
been prepared under the historical cost convention, wrth the exception of invesbnents which are
induded at market value. 8$ modified by the revaluation of certain assets.
Income
l income is recognised in the Slalement of Financial Activi(ies once the ch8rity has entitlement to the
funds. f( is probable that the inc(xne will be receiv& and the am(xJnt can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are re￿nised as expendf(ure as scnn as there is a legal or conslnjctive obligation
committing the charity lo that expenditure, il is probable that a transfer of eC￿0M1¢ benefits will be
required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is
accounted for on an accnjals basis and has been dassified under headings that aggregate all cost
related to the category. Where costs cannot be direcuy attributed lo particular headings they have teen
allocated to activi(ies on a basis conslstenl with the use of resource5.
Taxation
The charty is exempl from lax on its charitable aCtiv￿es.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitsble objectives at the discretion of the
trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for parbcular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity.
Restrictions 8ri5e when by the donor or when funds are raised for Pa￿'cUlar restricted
purposes.
Futher ewanalion of the nature aThJ purpose of each fund is induded in the notes to the financial
statements.
Penslon costs and other post-retlrement beneffts
The charity operates a defined cx)nlribub'on pension stheme. Cc¥)tributions payable to the tharitys
pension stheme are charged to the Statement of Finanryal Activities in the peri¢)Y to which they relate.
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
2024
2023
Donations
Gift aid
Legacies
Grants
34,697
6.754
15,774
27.672
1,050,500
3,841
138
41,589
1,097,787
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PCC OF ST MARYS CHURCH, ATHERSTONE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
for the year ended 31 Decembèr 2024
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES- continu8d
Grants receiv￿. included in the above. are as follows=
2024
2023
Coventy Diocesan Board of Finan
Think Active
Other grants
1,181
2,660
138
138
3,841
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
2024
2023
Income from events
Other income
2,164
2,037
2,115
2.214
4,201
4,329
INVESTMENT INCOME
2024
2023
Deposit account interest
48,291
734
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTivrriES
2024
2023
Activity
Charitable
LettirKJ and Hire
13,113
10.131
CHARITA8LE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Direct
Costs
Charitable
99,594
TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFrrs
There were no Iruslees, reMuneratiC￿ ￿ other benefits f￿ the year ended 31 Decemttr 2024 nor for
the year ended 31 December 2023.
Trustg9$' gxpenses
There were no Iruslees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 Decemter 2024 for the year ended
31 De￿mber 2023.
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PCC OF ST MARYS CHURCH, ATHERSTONE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
for the year ended 31 Decembèr 2024
STAFF COSTS
2024
2023
Wages and salaries
Other pension costs
28
5,072
The average fTK)nthly number of employees during the year Was as follows..
2024
2023
Parish Administrator
No employees received emolunEnts in excess of £60,000.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCL4LACTivrriES
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Totsl
funds
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
D(￿ationS and legacies
1.092,419
5,368
1,097,787
Charitable actlvltles
Charfiable
10,131
10,131
Other trading actDiities
Invcstmcnt in¢om¢
Other income
2,046
192
6,230
2,283
542
4.329
734
6,230
Total
1.111,018
8,193
1.119,211
EXPEND￿uRE ON
Charitable activities
Charitable
67,434
1,428
68,862
Nel gains on investments
754
754
NET INCOME
Transfers between funds
1,043,584
11,2601
7,519
1,260
1.051,103
Net movement in funds
1,042,324
8,779
1.051,103
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total fvnds brwght forward
34,357
44,388
78,745
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
1,076,681
53,167
1,129,848
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PCC OF ST MARYS CHURCH, ATHERSTONE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
for the year ended 31 Decembèr 2024
10. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS
Unlisted
investments
MARKET VALUE
At 1 January 2024
Revaluations
8,771
201
At 31 De￿mber 2024
8,972
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 December 2024
8,972
At 31 December 2023
8,771
There were no investment assets OLrtside the UK.
Cost ￿ valuation at 31 De￿rnber 2024 is represented by:
Unlisted
investrnents
Valuation in 2024
8.972
11. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Other debtors
Prepayments
57,738
13,929
57,474
1,152
71,667
58,626
12. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE W￿H1N ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Other creditors
3,615
1,297
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PCC OF ST MARYS CHURCH, ATHERSTONE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
for the year ended 31 Decembèr 2024
13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
in furKJs
Transfers
betw*n
funds
At
31.12.24
1.1.24
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Stay and Play
Vicarfs Mission FurKI
Bellringers Account
Knthrs Donations
Messy Church
Tea and Chat
Social Committee
Unrestricted common roomlkitchen
project
1.072,513
60
521
382
1.907
27.395
516
1601
1.1CQ,424
521
405
1,291
119
1.246
130
22
11151
1575}
787
1370}
15011
500
11251
1201
520
1,661
4,578
6.239
1.076,681
28.805
4,889
1,110,375
Restrleted funds
AG Hall Trust
Hambury Trust
Building Fund
Grant - Childrens. Play Area
CCInn￿n Room and Lounge
Refurbishment
Think Active
Clock Fund
Tea & Chat restricted
1,885
8,771
26.848
1,175
3(
243
115.037}
2,191
9,014
2,480
1,175
19,3311
12.134
747
1.607
5,164
17471
17,298
{1,607}
25
25
53.167
116.095)
14,8891
32,183
TOTAL FUNDS
1,129,848
12,710
1,142,558
Nel movement in fvnds, included in the above are as foll(pws'.
Incoming
resour(2S
Resources
expended
Gains and
losses
Movement
in funds
Unrestrlcted funds
General fund
Bellringers Account
Knitters Donations
Messy Church
Tea and Chat
Social Committee
Unrestricted common roomlkrtchen
project
107.570
180,376}
201
27,395
22
{1151
{5751
787
{3701
{116}
{575}
{1,009}
1370}
1,796
2.165
1504)
1.661
111.554
182,950}
201
28,805
Restricted funds
AG Hall TTUSI
Hambury Trust
Building Fund
Clock Fund
306
243
3(
243
115,0371
11,6071
115,037)
{1,607}
549
116,6441
116,0951
TOTAL FUNDS
112,103
199,594}
201
12,710
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PCC OF ST MARYS CHURCH, ATHERSTONE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
for the year ended 31 Decembèr 2024
13.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continuod
Comparatlves for movement In funds
Net
movement
in furKJs
Transfers
be￿een
funds
At
31.12.23
At 1.1.23
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Stay and Play
Vicarfs Mission FuThY
Bellringers Account
Knitters Donations
Messy Church
Tea and Chat
Social Committee
30,784
130
1,391
312
1,237
194
309
1,042.184
1412}
{870}
70
670
14551
342
1,072,513
60
521
382
1.907
194
275
1,667
11,1471
520
34,357
1,043,584
11,2601
1,076.681
Restricted funds
AG Hall Trust
Hambury Trust
Building Fund
Grant - Childrens, Play Area
Common Room and Lounge
Refurbishment
Think Active
Clock Fund
1,583
8.017
26,057
1,175
302
994
551
1,885
8,771
26,848
1.175
12401
240
7,556
2,571
1,494
1,607
2,007
17471
12,134
747
1,607
44,388
7,519
1,260
53,167
TOTAL FUNDS
78.745
1.051,103
1,129,848
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PCC OF ST MARYS CHURCH, ATHERSTONE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
for the year ended 31 Decembèr 2024
13.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continuod
Comparative nel movement in funds, included in the above are as follows..
Incoming
rescXJr￿S
Resources
expended
Gains and
losses
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted fund5
General fund
Stay and Play
Vicarfs Mission FuThJ
Bellringers Account
Knitters Donations
Tea and Chat
Social Committee
1,106,761
368
164,577}
1780}
18691
1,042,184
{4121
{8701
70
670
275
1,667
70
1,135
650
2,035
{465}
1375}
1368}
1,111,018
167,434}
1,043,584
Restricted funds
AG Hall Trust
Hambury Trust
Building Fund
ComrrK)n Room and Lounge
Refurbishment
Think Active
Clock Fund
302
240
551
302
991
551
751
2,833
2,660
1.607
1262)
{1,166}
2,571
1.494
1,607
8,193
{1,428}
754
7.519
TOTAL FUNDS
1,119,211
168,862}
754
1,051,103
Restricted Funds:
AG Hall Tnjsl for the church organ maintenance, music and other musical instruments.
Hambury Trust for the church building fabric repairs and maintenance.
Clock Fund for the maintenance of the church tower clock M￿haniSMs.
Building Fund for the church building fabric repairs and maintenance.
Grant - Childrens, Play Area
Grant - Tea & Chat for the Tea and Chal activ￿.eS.
Grant - Think Active for promob'ro activities for the clder generation.
ComrrK)n Room and LourrfJe for Common R￿M refiJrbi%hment to provide new toilet and kitchen
faciif(ies.
Designated Funds:
Social Committee Fund was created from fund raising events to support events and outings for church
members and others.
Stay & P18y was created from grants and donations for running the Stay and Play t¢)ddlers group. The
funds ran out in 2023 and the activity was stopped due to lack of numbers.
Vic8ls Mission Fund is donated money that is for outreach activilies,- ex￿ndItUre is aulhorised by the
vicar.
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PCC OF ST MARYS CHURCH, ATHERSTONE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
for the year ended 31 Decembèr 2024
13.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continuod
Bellringers Acc(yJnt is for the maintenance of ropes arKJ other Maintenan￿ relating to the bells in the
church lower.
Knitters Donations created by fund raising activities of the Knit and Natter Group., expenditure is for
their activities or other exFenditure lo support the church as directed by the group.
Tea & Chat Fund is reserved for activities of the Tea and Chat Group induding bus trips for the group.
Messy Church Fund is for the use of the Messy Churth activities,. this has only recently started up
again after beirg Closed as a resur( of the COVID pandemic.
ComrTK)n RoornlKitchen Project Fund has been txeated frtTh fund raising activf(ies for Common Room
refijrbishmenl lo provide new toilet and kitchen facilities.
14. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no rdated party transactions for the year ended 31 December 3J24.
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PCC OF ST MARYS CHURCH, ATHERSTONE
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
for the year ended 31 Decembèr 2024
2024
2023
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Don*ion$ and19ga¢igs
Donations
Gift aid
Legacies
Grants
34,697
6,754
15,774
27,672
1.050,500
3.841
41,589
1.097,787
Other tradlng actlvltles
Income from events
Other income
2,164
2,037
2.115
2.214
4,201
4.329
Investment income
Deposit account interest
48.291
734
Charttsble activities
Letting and Hire
13,113
10,131
Other income
Wedding and funeral fees
4,909
6,230
Total Incomlng resources
112.103
1.119,211
EXPEND￿uRE
Chartiable activities
Wages
Pensions
Rates and water
Insurance
Postage and stationery
Diocesan Quots
Buildings maintenance
Bank charges
Cleaning wages and materials
Health and safety
Broadband & website renewal
Events
Accountancy
Charitable donations
Clergy expenses
Other expendf(ure
Video & copyright li￿nCe
Mission
Church services costs
Messy Church
5,044
28
8,033
5,189
1,122
26,500
24,484
72
4,701
324
1,9
132
5,840
3.195
6,126
3,857
10.828
4.905
2,341
25,000
4,643
45
3.906
2,032
492
198
3,431
7.034
2,641
377
989
2,080
475
99,594
68,862
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PCC OF ST MARYS CHURCH, ATHERSTONE
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
for the year ended 31 Decembèr 2024
2024
2023
Total resources expended
99,594
68.862
Net income before gains and losses
12,509
1,050,349
Realised recognised gains and losses
Realised gainslllossesl on fixed asset
inveslments
754
Net income
12,51)9
1.051,103
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