Charlty ReBlstratlon No. 1206680 THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST LEONARD'S, ALDRINGTON ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST LEONARD'S, ALDRINGTON LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Truste•8 Rovd Ali Marshall Jason Cole David Clements Mason N¢lson Richard Jago Rowena Walson Rosi8 Dracott Samuel Dracott Stèphaniè Imndsor Emma Plaslow Adam Dra¢ott Caroline Child8 Lydia Smith Marion Clements Margaret Lyon$ Daphne Gowle Georgina Bennett Susan Lucas Daniel Quinn Benjamin Johnson Charity number 1206680 Prlncipal address St Lèonards Church New Church Road Hove BN3 4ED Indopendent Examln•rs TC Group Thè Coutyard Shoreham Road Uppar Be8din9 Steyning West Sussex BN44 3TN Bankers Thè Ctsopèrativo Bank PO Box 250 Skelmersdale VVN8 6Wf
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST LEONARD'S, ALDRINGTON CONTENTS Page Annual report Ind¢pendenl examinerfs report 10 Statement of financ4al activities Balance sheet 12 Notss to the au15 1&20
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST LEONARD'S, ALDRINGTON ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 The trustèès pr8sent their report and accounts for the year ended 31 Decèmbèr 2024. Th8 accounts comply with the Charities Act 2011, the charity's Trust Deed and Accounting and Reporting by Charitiès.. Stalernenl of Recofflrrended Practice applicable tc charili9s preparing their accounts in accordan with thg Finandal Reporting Standard applirAtl8 in the UK and Republic of Iieland IFRS1021 (effectivè 1 January 2019). Ouraims and purposes as a charlty The PCC has the sponsbillty of.. Promoting th8 gospel of the Lord J&8us Christ according to the doctrines and pradices of the Church of England. Promoting in tho parish the whole Tnission of the church, pastoral, soa81, evangellstic and, ecumeni¢81. Knowing Jèsus better and fflaking Him better known. Pmviding practical supp¢)rt and care for people in the parish. •sp8cAally the vulnerable. Providing finan¢lal support to those in need and. to other organisations with siwnilar objectives. What we planned to do to achieve our charltable objectlves hen planning ouractivities for the year. the PCC have consideied the Charity Commission's guidan¢e on public benefft and, in particular, the specific guidanGe on 'charities for the advan(mant of religion.. The council has complied with the duty under section 5 of the Safeguarding and Cl¢rgy Disapline Measure 2016, fulty recognising its duty lu have due regatd lo House of 8ishops' guidance safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For this yearwe discussed and planned the followlng oblerASvès and aclwities lo fil1 our aims.. Enabling as rnany people as possible lo worship 8t our church, both in person and online, and to become part of our pari8h COmTnunity Considering how servi¢e8 can Involve the many groups that live within the parish Puttlng fa6th Into practice. through prayer and scriplure, music and Sacrament Réaching out to the unchurched through our youth café, mid-week toddler group. o)mmunty ¢*fo, Alpha and one ¢ff èvènts such as Ihe Christmas market. pub quiz, carols. Providing bulldings, faciliti•s and open space Wh possible while building works were ongoing. Providing as5iStarKe lo the poor and needy of the parish
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST LEONARD'S, ALDRINGTON ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 What w• achieved and ht)w we affectsd benefl¢larfos' Ilve8 Attgndance at worshlp Everybody is welcomè at St Leonard's Church. from within as wÈll 8S Outside the parish. Provision of a sacred Spa 8nd worship services. publbc rituals and TeMonIaS such as baptisms, weddings and funerals, well as njnning Sunday school groups which contributè to the spiritual and moral education of childrgn, a some of Ihe ways Ih3t we provide public benèfit through our activities. Our charitable donations and activities in p8rtn8rship with other organisations las des(bed in this report} al$0 contribute to the reopi¢nts' well-behng across a wide sector of soaety both local and further afield. We havetwo regul¥r Sunday servi2 atst Leonard's,. 9am IPari$h Etscharist SeTvicèI and 11am {InforTnal Senrice wtth Kids and Youth groups). The 9am service average attendance was 30 people and the 11am service average attendance was 114 adults plus 44 children and young peoplÈ. Aeross both services including children, the averagÈ att8ThJance was 188. rea¢hlng, baptlslng and nurturfng now and exlsting bollevers We have multiple expressions of musical worshipwth a Choir singing al our 9am service and a band for our 11am setvice. The songs are thoughtfully ¥hosen by our worship pAstor, Working wrth the speaker to link the talk and theme of that wéèk, h8lping people deepen their relationship with Josus. The Choir who attend th¢ Iraditional seN¢e mèet W8ekly to practico and again spend timè considering which hymns should be sung on the Sunday ahead, Ènsuring they tie in with the talk. During 2024 we continued to run an Alpha courso. This was aimed at péople from outside St Leonard's to hÈlp explore the Christi8n faith. we saw a Tnix of regular church attendefrs Coming as well as those from local communrlies. We have continued to keep the leathing of scripture as a cèntral part of our servi¢es, exploring thÈ thèmes of God's love, hopÈ, 1•8dership, worship. prayer and our identity In Chdsl. We ran a v8ri8ty of different Sunday leaching sèriès th three particular focusès, The Holy Spsrit. Mission and the Fruits of the Spirit. St Leonard's Church attended Focus in 2024. This is our annual church wè8k•nd away with around 10.000 others from tho 'HTB Nelwork". about 100 from SÉ Leonard'8 iended. There was a lol of laughter, ¢ommunity building, worship and teaching. Some frorn Sl Leonard's camped onsite as well as olhers staying loeAlly and Irovelling in each day. Focus is a great way to bring all ages of the congre9ation together. sharing meal times an¢J building upon Christiaft fèllowship. 5 baptisms were held al Sl Lgonard's in 2024 Wè wer8 able to baptise a mEXture of thildren. youth and adulls throughout the year which wa8 celebrated by al in the congiegation. In 2024. Qui home groups colltinued across the parish and beyond. Thèsè seek to connect people new to the church into community butalso grow thè church community closerto Jesus, and are key places whÈfe discipleship and spiritual growth happens. About 60Vo of our congregations are in a horlle group. We have a wid8 v8riety of horne groups cAt8ring to congregants of all ages, induding families with children.
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST LEONARD'S, ALDRINGTON ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 310ECEMBER 2024 We We d&lighted lo be able to hold our Harvest Cele110, collecting food itams for local f¢ed banks in the aroa. We hgld a Remembrance Setvic8 and obseNed a 0 minute silence to show our respects. We aayS welcom8 other members of the local Gummunlty al these services, as well as Ihe ngregatIon. Chrtstrnas This year at St Leonaid's, we had the incredible opportunlty lo hcl 8 variety of different Christma$ sgrvices and events for our d)urch family and wvjer corntnunity. Cornmunil market The fesllve $oason started with a Christmas market, whith saw local vendors hostin9 Stalls as wall as members of our own congregation. The day was dry and we were able lo enjoy a live band playing festive songs outside the church. More than peoplo from thÈ ¢mmunity were welcomed into the d)urth during a 4 hour peri. Proffits went towards our ChrislTlla5 MpaIgn partnering with local food bank8 and charities. In al c8rolg We partngrod wth the Foghorn p> to provide 8ing-aloryJ carols for the cL)mmunity. W8 s•t up outside the wb and were thrilled so many passèrsby joined in. Vve also held a 'coffee and Goiols, event on a Thursday moming duwing one of oui community CAfé sèssions. The church was full of people from the local community wanting to celebrate the Chrisltn8s season, including some residents from 8 local care home as well as clients of 'gat¢way wornen, 8 chartty set up forthose who have suffèr8d from domestic violence. Carol seNi We hosted several carol seNices over the Christmas period including.. Kings school Christmas Èerwce for over 280 students along With paren15 and teachers A servi¢e of traditional and conternporary carols., there were 211 people in attendance. This had a vgry high level of production and was only made possible by am8zing volunteèrs from oui congregations. 2 carol sèrviees airlled at families and the younger generations. We hired in a petting Zoo - whi(* wa V8ry p¢)pular. We had 456 people attend the services induding 174 under 18's. Many families from the local comrnunity attended forthe first time. including those who had become involv8d in thè ehurth community through our Liwe Lions mid-week toddlèr group. other service Wewere pleased to host a Christingle semcè. somÈlhing whi¢h we had paused in 2023. The serviff was beautiful and indudÈd all ages creating Chrislingles lo lake home. The church lookèd stunning as the night drew in and candles were lit, and children sat engaged with the adults Ihal brought them. A Midniyht Comrnunion service was held on Christmas Eve, with SO Ople in attendan joining logElh¢r1g Sop in Christma6 Day. Finally, we had an 811-age Christmas Day Family Cèlèbration, where 129 people joined in with carols and fun for all the family. St Leonard's had an incredible Chri81mas season, w&lcoming over 1000+ pècyle from our congregation and the local Community to our setvices and events. 'Jusl lo let you knowhow much fhè wonjen Gateway Women's Centre really lovgd the Christmas meal at St L#oJJard's. We had such positive f8gdbaGk from all of them. Th&yp8clarty 8ppreGff8ted the delicious food- on& WOAnan descttbed all elements of thg mè81 to me 8nd had taken piclures - they Blso liked bging able lo take he leftovers and another w8s so pleased to take some home for her son. They said if wés b W8nn and atmosphere, and they appwFal8d the decorabon delails like the tFBe and cr£ck6ts. They wfjre SUlIseand so pleas8d with Ilje gift bags. Anothérviom8n commented on and appreciated the teafn who We cooking, hosting and$eNing on 117e day. The w8$ a al'buzz. around the chat aboutthe aftemoon- 811 &8Fd howlovely At had bgèn, KD
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST LEONARD'S, ALDRINGTON ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Provision olpastLval ¢are forpgople Ilving in tlJ•pari$h We 8re part of thè St Peter's Family of Churthès IFOC) in Brighton ond Hove. This comes with many bgn8ffit$, one of which being Ihe opportunrty to share iesources and courses. Within the FOC in 2024, there werg a variety of drfferenl ¢OUTses offering earè and support forthose in the congregation and parish; Tackling Anxiety Together. The B8reavement Journey and the recovery programmè. Wè have had M¢MrS ofst L8on8rd'$ running and helping njn these wueS throughout 2024. We were pleased lo h031'the marriage course, and'youlh Alpha,. st Leonard's h8$ an amazing mixture of agè$. ranging from nèwbttTn babies to people in their SO'S. We have sought lo care and provide 5UPPOrt for all those age ranges uffering differ&nt Spaces for people lo connect in. I love meeting my friends At st Leonard's, h8viftg fvn and Worshipng God toggthèr., BC- age 11 Towards the ènd of2Q23 wa opÈnèd up a community café spac8 on Thursday mornings. Our assouat8 Vi(>T. Ali attends each week, and this gives us an opportunty to en98ge with the community. offering pray8r 8nd éeeper conv¢tsalions with those exploring their own faith. One of things which we see as b¢ing central to the life of the church is prayer. During earfy 2022 we began 8 prayer moming at 7aM every Wednesday during terrn time. We have often described this a3 Ihe°engine room. tsf the church as Il luels our weekly rhythms. This is something we ¢orrtinued throughout 2024. Our Associate Vicar, Ali, along with our retired clergy With pernissn lo officiate offer pastoral visits. home communion 8nd prayer lor people in the ¢ornmunity whetr at home, in the ¢hurth, neutral spacs, or IspItal visits. 'Ourfomftly love Sund(7y's, the kids work isfun andfoith building, my children often come rjwoy telling me oll they hove leornt t7boutJesusl' HC Evgngellsm •nd outroach Utlle Li s- Runs on Wednesday moming (during lerm-limel for all pieschool ages. 11 1$ armed for families in the ommunity who meet for coffe¢. cake. soft play, toys, games and friéndly, inclusNe conversation each wa8k. Thè group seeks to include every baby and child in the welcome song before Bharing 8 seledion ofwell-known nursèry rhymes, fatniliar IL¢nes and Christian faith-based songs. It then ends by saying goodbye with a bl¢ssing song, before bdy-up lime. W8 have seen many familie5 com8 from Little Lh?ns to ollend one of our Christmas services and Sunday serviTrs. ommufli afé- This had been now running for ov9r a year, it is a wonderful space for all. Toys are put out similar lo Little lions where preschool children can play under paret)Ucarei Supervision. The lady chapel side ofihe church is Iransfomied inttr a café spa. whgre many of the communtty regularly me8t and enpy barista style coffee. Busin s conn rou Each Monday during 2024 Iwal businèsses and members ofthe communtywere invited tojoin the connect group which was held in the main Ghurch. This time wa5 positive and impaefful for all attending. hearing from Ioc81 business leadets sharing how they navigated through challenging lirnes, some speakers were able lo bring a faith element in, sharing how as Christians they faced some challenges. Food was shared and enjoyed each wook. arria rse A 7-we8k course which was hosted in the rn8in church. tha thurth was set up b¢aulifully, allowing couplès to connect, share food and drink before thè course started. Workbooks were provided for all couples attÈrtdirtg to take hotne and contiNe the discussions that had. The atmosphere was relax8d and was designed lo replicate a 'date nighf setting for all cwples.
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST LEONARD'S, ALDRINGTON ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Bri htp - This was the third party we had mn al Sl Leonard's. for ages 5- 11. It was a huge SUCLess with around 100 thildren and 50 adults attending. The churchyard was brightly lil and lookèd warm and inviting. ThE party was castle Iherned., it was a community oulreath as rnany came who had not been to the church before. We were able to be a light in community artd offer wami smiles on a dark night of the year. Youu) Gaf¢ continued for its second year in Sl Leollards Hall, many young people frcm thè loeAI communty have been attending, exutingly w8 hav8 seen 8 cross-over in attendance frcKn a Thursday to a Sunday seFvice. 2040 Youth on averag¢ attend each week and enjoy a range of game8, 8Ctiwties and snacksl We launched our first youth Alpha series held in the main ¢hurth- we had plenty of team sign up Ir) help which enabled thè young peOe to be put irrto different 9roup8. The youth attending ate Pizza. watched the video ntènt, rèleded on their wews and had ijiscussions around faith. The cours8 8ndÈd with the Alpha Hoty Spirit day on the final Saturday which induded lirne for praying and worshlpplng together. Kin 's scho Througts)ut 2024, our rislng geneTalions pastor went lo Kings school lo offer a safe Spa where young pèoplè could relax and discuss topics around faith. The club was encouragingly very well attended. Ourvicar and rising generations pastor had the honourof helping put on school services at Chri81mas and Easter. ThÈsè services were moving and gave opportunities for children to r8spond and takè ¢omfflunion. Wo hosted a Christm85 mè81 for all involved in a local charity called'off Tho Fence,. It W88 8 privilege to open our doors lo Ihose going through Challenging times. as well as Voluntee and staff fflembers of the charity. We enjoyed a full Chiisltnas meal, pudding and plenty of Chri8trnas cheer. Carols were sung and 91tt bags w&ra handed out to eath pefson and family that attènded. We were ab18 to hand out around 80 further Chrfstmas glft bags tts two kncal Food banks. .1 really enjoy bein9 Part oAa church which hos somethingfor oll oges t7nd stages, and where everyone is welcome, BJ Provislon of the churth bulldlng. hall and churehyard forpéoplè to wjoy The Church The green gym continues to opere in the Churchyard, they are an extemal 9roup who tend lo the churchyard
èveral times per month. Thi8 is a beneffcial tme for all. Once tasks arè complète in the churchyard they enjoy
lea, coffee, and homemad8 eakÉs inside the church on a Thurs¢Jay. It is g¥t lo have them enjoy the newly refvrbished ¢hurch in the community café space and unwind after a hard morning of gardèning. In August 2024, we opened Ihe Ghurch for 4 Sundays hosting the well known and lovad 'erearn tea. events. Each Sunday aftewoon the church was fill•d wtth plenty of cakes and people from the communtty. Throughout2024 we ¢ontinued to lend the Church and hall spaces to the Diocese of Chichesl6r for spÈcifie Èvents and trRining including a churchwardens visitation service and various Oiocesan events plus Environment days.
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST LEONARD'S, ALDRINGTON ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Thè Church Hall We conlM)ue lo rent the hBII spa¢e for commurrity 8v•nts induding baby sensory ¥18sses, tumble tots, 8 children s drarna group, Poslcard Club and Hove Gardening Club. The hall was also used a8 a polling statron in the local council by-election and a faw other local community yroup8 held their AGMS there. The gardening dub held a two-day spring fayr8 was very populai with the IcKal cornmunity The Churchyard Oui large churchyard wlh over 500 gravos is a peacefijl green Space in an Uan aa. Many people, particularly Ih05e with no gardens, regularly sit in the churchyarLI lo ¢al their lunch or comè during the day to enjoy Ihg pea and quiet. fresh air and the greenery. We are pleased to have a m¢mLpr of St Leonard's on the secret garden ¢ommittèe representing the chu. we keep in dose cornmunication working together wlh regards lo the welcoming spa¢e and churchyard. The Green Gym, who g8rden together for their physical aThJ ment81 well-being and companionship. They visit monthly, weather perrnitting. and enjoy thè challenge of cleaTlng the brambles and uncovering previously hidden gTaves and spiing bulbs. The Green Gym love th6 tr8nquillity of the churchyard and have worked tirelessty throughout 2024 to maintain the giounds. The group enjoy join the communty caf8 oneè they have finished their tasks, reXIng with tea and homèmadè cakes baked by one of the PCC members. Provl8lon of tanglblè support to thepoorandneedy and oth¢r charftsble glvlng We celebrated our Haryesl Festlval In Cttuh and brought food donations for our local food bank, The Purple People's Kitchon in Portslad•, which we continue lo support. We have a permanent colleGlion basket insidè of thè hurch whefe both thè ngTegatIOn and members of the community may leave items they wlsh to donate to the foodbank. One of the charities we have been working with is G8tew8y Wornen. They are a local charity seeking to hdp vulnerable and isolated women across the city. At Christmas time we helped by delivering hampers to som& of the women they support. We had fÉédback of happy memories of St Leonard's from gtsme of the women whosg parents w8re married in the thurch and som8 who were baplised as babSe$. We have enjoyed welcoming the group along lo the community cafe. The Safe Families oiganisalion speks lo provide support for farnilies in the local community that might be Struggling. We worked wth tham by making"Jars of Kindne5s' on Molherfs day in 2024 for the mothers of those families. In 2024. we joined wlh the Love Christmas campaign and delivered over 280 "Ba9s of Kindness. through 4 different local Chae$,. Gataway Women, Fishersgal$ & Purple People Foodbank. plus YMCA hostels (including George Wlliam & William Collier hou5pI. We partn6r8d with LoveYourNeighbour cha¥ity. part of the Church Revitalisation Trust, who match fundèd our donations whith enabled us to 6erve thé commLJnity in this way.
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST LEONARD'S, ALDRINGTON ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Saf•guarding update Rosie Dracolt ¢gntinues as PSO wilh Bronwyn Pe8reÈ a8 Safeguardiny lead. Ali Marshall has oversight on all reported 8afeguarding concems. We continue lo consult with the DI0$8 Saféguarding team for any safeguarding eoncems that need a fvller conversation and for advic• 8nd guidance. We ntInUe lo use My Conram to POrt safegU8rdlng concems. Any concerns that are recorded arg followed up with a conversation with the PSO to discem what ifany furthor action may b? required. A total of 15 ¢oncerns were r&portÈd in 2024. Of these 3 were discuss8d with the Diorw safeguarding team and followed up wllh the indwiduals. AII PCC members were reminded that they need to have a ujrrent DBS complètè CO and C1 safegu8rdSrvJ training. In April wo completed Level One of the Simple Quality Protects 8tandard as requirèd by the Dioceso. In October itwas agreed that Rosie should be added as a DBS recruiterto support Bronwyn with the admini$tr81ion of this. Flnanclal Revlew The lolal receipts on general uniBslricled funds wèrè £238.976 and are detailed in thè Financial Report. UnrestrictÈd expenditure amounted to £168,989. The total receipts on roslricted lunds w8ie £64.510 and arè detailed in the Financial Report. Restricted fvnd expenditure arrounted to £100,337, with the balance being transfewTed from gen6r81 unrestricted funds. The fflajority of this transfer is to pay staff costs which are not funded by the SDF grant. Roslricted funds at the end of t1 yèar have a value of £1,931. The sufplus for the year of £35.756. is budgeted to be spent in 2025. The balance shèet for the end of 2024 shows cash-in-hand of £138,078. Together with a faw minor oulslanding inv(xcos. the lolal current assets 88 al 31112r24 £138,110. Togelherwith acttu8d bills. induding thè balance of the Building Project. the totèl current liabilities as al 31112124 were £184.198. £141.859 represents repayable loans, rèpayable over the next 5 yeais. Income And trxpendlturo The main sources of income were through règular and one-off giving. and amounted to £156,712. Gift Ald of £29,526 was dairned from HMRC. VAT of £11,133 was daimed from th8 Listed Place of Vvorship Grant Sch8me. The Assoiiale Vicar, Churchwardens and Treasurer looked in detail 81 the project $tingS. the 2024 surplus, the cash in hand at Ihè end of 2024 and the goneral trends in incom¢ ID the church through giving and other grants. With this in mind, 8 detailed budget for 2025 wa8 drawn up and approvéd by the PCC whith shows that, after loan repayments, church exp•nditure in 20251$ expeded to exceed in(x)me by up ID £49,000. Staff Costs St Leonard's has a small staff tearn o)vering opèrations. worship and youlhlchildren's work. These staff costs were initially funded through the SDF grant, bul this Is tapering down. and St Leonard's is gradually paying morè t¢ward8 the staff costs. In 2024, thè grant covered £61,695 of the total slaff o)sls of £89,101. For 2025, the grant 18 budgeted lo bo £33,520.
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST LEONARD'S, ALDRINGTON ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Resèrve* policy It is PCC policy to maintain cash at bank of at least 3 months, worth of essential Operations expenditure, as onlingery against unfores•en situations. Based on our budget for 2025, this policy means holding a bank balance of at least £40,700 Ihrough¢ul the year. We sa115ffied this policy throughout 2024. We èxpect to have sufficient cash flow to continuo to mèÉt the policy, and to pay bills and loan repayments when they fall duc. Structure, govemanee and manag$ment ofthe charlty The APCM was held 14th May 2024.. Priest in Charge Associate Vicar Revd Daniel Millest Revd Ali Marshall Churchwardens Daniel Quinn Benjamin Johnson Elected Members Sue Luc Emma Plastow Richard Jago Lydia Smith Georgina Bennett Adam Dracott Rosie Dracott Caroline Childs David Clements Daphne Cowle Margaret Lyons Rowena Wat50n Mason Nelson Jason Cole Ibrahim Mikhail Treasurer Sue Lucas Deanery Synod Rep Samuel Dracutt Stephanie Windsor Safeguarding Officer R05ie Dracott Bronwen Pearce PCC Secretary Emma Plastow Co-opted Marion Clement5
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST LEONARD'S, ALDRINGTON ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Membèrship of tho PCC is detem)Ined under the Chureh Represemtaliun Ryles and conslsts of certain ex-offido member3 Ilhe in¢urnbentl, the ehUrthwarder and Fnembers ol the Deanery Synod 8nd members ofthe church who are elected al the Annual ParoGhial Church Mèating IAPCMI. Member¥ are warmly on(x)ur8ged lo sland for $1g¢lion to thè PCC and we try to 8nsure a balance of 5ktll$ and experign¢e where possible. This Trusiees, Annual Report was approv8d by thè PCC and signed on their behgEf by 8enlamin Johnson. Chufchwarden and Deputy Chair. Signed . Dale Z?-it-25
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST LEONARD'S, ALDRINGTON INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST LEONARD'S. ALDRINGTON I report lo the tharity Iruslees on my •xamination of the acwunts of the charity for the year ended 31 De¢embeT 2024 whith are s81 out on pages 1110 20. Respon¥lblllties and b8¥is of report AS the charity'$trustees you are responsibleforthe preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Chartti¢s Act 2011 fthe Ad'l. l Feport in respect ol my examinalion of the charity's accounts ¢affjed out under soclion 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicabl8 Dire¢tions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5}Ibl of the Act. IndÈpgndent examlner'B Staternt Since the ¢harity's gross in(x)rne exceeded £250,OOD your examiner musl be a memb8r of 8 body listed in se¢tion 145 of the Act. I confimi that l am qualffjied 19 undertake the examination because l am 8 mÈmber of the Assoryation of Charter1 Certified Accountants whiGh is one of the listed bodies. I h8ve wrnpleled my éxamination. I confitrll that no material matters have come to my attention in connédion with the examination gThiing rne cause lo believe that in any material Tespect., accounting records were not kept in respect of the eh8rity as required by sodon 130 of the Aet., or the accounts do not accord with thos• r8¢ords', or 3. the a¢wunls do not comply with the applicable requirements conc8rning the form and contènt of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the oc¢ounls give a'true 8nd fair view, which is not a matter considergd as part of an indèpendent examination. I have no concern8 and have comè across no other mattws in connection wfch the exarninalion to whlch attention should be drawn in this report in ordèr to enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reaGhpd. Mark CummlnÈ FCCA FCIE On bèhalf ofTC Group Offi. Sleyning, West Sussex io
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST LEONARD'S, ALDRINGTON STATEMEpif OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Unrestrictod R¢$tri¢ted funds funds Endowment funds 2024 2023 Incomè frnm: Donations and IEgadgs Othèr trading 8¢tivilies Charitable a¢tivili¢s Investments Note 218.572 18,720 1,375 309 1.923 61,695 220.495 80,415 1.375 1.201 691,665 79,156 814 1.095 892 Total Incomè 238,976 64,510 303.488 772.730 Expondlture on.. Charitable actNities 168.989 100.337 269.328 951,473 Total expendlture 168.989 00,337 289,326 951,473 Net gain on invg¥tmgnts 14 1,596 1.596 3,897 Nfrt In¢om•llexpondlturel 69.987 {35,827) 1.596 35.756 1174,8461 Tran¥fer¥ between funds 18 136,2941 36.294 Not movèmont In fd$ 33,693 467 1,596 35,756 1174,8461 Rèeoneiliation of fvnds Total fijnds brought fotward 19 145,0381 1.464 53.475 9,901 184.747 Total funds carrled forward 111.3451 1.931 55.071 45,657 9.9)1 The statement ol finanual activities indudes all gains and losses recognised in the period. All income and exp8nditur8 derives from conb"nuing activities. li
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST LEONARD'S, ALDRINGTON BALANCE SHEET AS AT31 DECEMBER 2024 2024 2023 Notes Flxed assets Tangibla fixed assets Investrnents 13 14 36.674 5S.071 52,417 53,475 91,745 10S.892 Current assets Debb Cash at bank and in hand 16 32 138,078 492 124,986 138,110 125.478 Creditorn.. amounts fallin9 dug within one year 16 ISS.q771 1154,802) Net ¢urrent assets 82.933 129.3241 Cr8dltorB: amounts fAlling due after on• year 17 1129,021) {66,8671 N8t o¥$ets 45,657 9,901 The funds of the chartty: Unrestrictod fu15 19 111.34SI 1,931 {45,0381 1,464 53.475 R&slri¢ted funds 18 Endowment funds 14 55.071 45,657 9,901 24-4t-Z Thp accounts were approved by lh8 Board on ...................-..... 8gnjamln Johnson Churchwarden and Deputy Chair Charity Règlstratlon No. 1206680 12
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST LEONARD'S. ALDRINGTON NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Legal status of charitabl¢ company The Parochial Church Council of St Leonard's, AldrirWon 13 a charity. Accounting policles Bagig of preparatlon The Parochial Churd) Council of St Leonard's, Aldrington meèts the definttion of a publiG benefit ently under FRS102. Assets 8nd liabilities are initially rQgniSed al historical cost or transa¢tion value unless othenvise slated in the r8lavwt a¢UntIng policy nolel$l. After making appropriate enquiries, the Iwstees have a reasonable expectation that th8 ¢h8rity h88 8dÈquale resources to ¢ontinu8 in operational existence for the foreseeable future. There are no material UlertainlIeS about Tha P8rochÉal Church Council of St Loorlard's, Aldrington's abilfy to continue as 8 going COnM. The financlal statements have bèèn prepared in acc4)rdance wlth AtuntIng and Repjrtino by Charilie8.' Stslement of Recommended Practice applicable to chariliEs preparing their accounts in ac¢ordance with the FinancAal Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective 1 January 20191 and in aGwrdance with Church Accounting Regulations 20C6. Income All in¢orning resour¢es are included inlhe Stat8m8ntof Fin8n¢ial Activities when Ihg tharity is legallyentitled lo the incom8. it is PtobalAe the income will bo re¢wved and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. Donation5 and other forrns of voluntary income 8ie recognised as income when receivable. except insofar as they are Irapable of finCIal measurèrnenl. Incomè from charitable a¢liwlie5 comprises grants awardèd for activitie8 dertaken by the harlS projecl partners. Grants are credited lo the Statement of Fin8noal Activities in the year in whi¢h they are receivable unless a grant is sub]'È¢t to donor imposed nditionS that specify the lirne period in which the expendrture oflhe r¢sour¢es in tske pl. in which (38e they are deferred. 2.3 Expenditure and basis of apportloning costs Expenditure is accounted for on an accua15 basis wf(h the irrecoverable element of VAT included with thè ilèm to which it relates and has been dassified und8r h8adings that aggregate all rglaled lo the category. Charitable activllles comprises all expendrtuie directty relating lo the objectives of thè eharty. Govemance costs linduded within Support costs) comprises all costs associalgd with constitutional and statut(Ny requirements with whlGh the eJ)arily must compty. 13
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST LEONARD'S, ALDRINGTON NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Accountln9 Pollcles l¢onllnuodl 2.4 Inv•8tm•nts Investments are induded at fail value at the balance sheet date. Any gain or loss on revaluation is taken lo the Slatement of FinanaAI Activities. Tangible fixed assets Tangible fixed assets are stated al cost less dèprèualion. Deprgcialion is provideij al rates calculated to write off the wst less estimated residual value of each asset over its exp8etèd useful life, as follows.. Fixtur8s & frttings- 3 & 5 years straight line 2.6 Debtors Trade and other debtors are recognised at the setd8m&nl amount after any trade discount offer8d. Pfepaymenls are valued at the amount Prepaid net of any trade dis¢ounls due. 2.7 Cash at bank and in hand Cash at bank And in hand indudes cash and short term highly lirjuid investménts. The truslges Seek to use short tertn d8POSits to maximise the return on monies held al the bank and lo manage cash flow. Credltors and provlslon Crgdilors and provisions a rèeognised where the charity h8s present obli9Otion resulting from a past event that will probably rosuh in a transfer of funds to a third party and the amount du8 to sethe the Obligation can be measured or estimated réliably. 2.9 Fund Accounting Unrestricièd lunds are lo be used in ae(x)rdance with th8 tharitable ObjeiveS at the discielion of the Trustees. Restrided fvnds are to be used for particajlar restricted purposes within the objeclwes of the chaiity. Restrictions arisè when sp¢Gtfied by the donor or when funds arg raised for part¢ular restricted purposes. 2.10 Judgements and key soureès of estimatlon uneèrtalnty In the application of the charity's accounting policies, the trustees are requirèd to make jLJdgernenls eslim81es and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readi apparent from other sources. The ¢51imales and asswaled assumptions are based on historical experiènce and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may drffer from these estimates. The estirn8les and undÈtying assumptions are revi8wad on an ongoing b88is. Revisions to accounting estimatèg are recognlsed in the period in which the 8stimate is revised. The 1ru3lees do not consider that thère are any (Jibcal estimates or 8r&as of judgement that need to brought lo the attention of th¢ loaders of th8 fin8n¢ial statements. 14
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST LEONARD'S, ALDRINGTON NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Incomo from donatlon6 and l•gacles Unre8trf¢t¢d Restrlcted funds funds Endowment funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Regular giving One•off giving induding gift day8 Gift Aid One-off Èvent income Grants 132,430 24,282 29,526 2.334 30,OC4) 132,430 123,089 24,282 20,728 29.526 27,910 2,857 2.531 31,400 517,427 523 1,400 Total income from donth'ons and legaei08 218.572 1.923 220.495 691,665 Incom• from other trading activltles Unrestricted Restri¢ted funds funds Endowmont funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Hall fevenu• Tots and Toddlers in¢orne Other non-giwng income Focus incorne Community Café income Alpha income Marriagg course in¢on 8,006 4,536 61,695 2,000 3.775 203 200 2,341 2,052 72,733 1,550 470 1[) 4,536 61.695 2.000 3.775 203 200 Tot81 illcne ftom other trading activities 18,72D 81,695 80.415 79,156 Income from charftable activltiè# Unrostricted R88trfct•d funds funds End¢)wmant funds Total 2024 TDtsI 2023 Weddings, fvnerals fee income 1.375 1.375 814 Total ineorne froffl charitable activities 1,375 1,375 814 Income from Inv•stments Unre8tblet•d Restrfctèd funds funds Endowmont fund$ Total 2024 Total 2023 CBF Deposit Intèrest COIF C Hallet Finch Wnter Parish Charbty COIF (Churchyard and Gravel 309 309 215 549 549 541 343 343 339 Total in¢M)e from invgstm¢nls 309 892 1,201 1.095 15
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST LEONARD'S, ALDRINGTON NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FQR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Totsl expenditurg Stsff Costs Othgr Total 2024 Total 2023 Depr•eiatlon Expgnditurn on eharliable a¢dvltle¥ Activitie$ undertaken di¢1 Support costs 89,101 15,743 181,795 2,687 266.839 949,019 2.687 2,454 89.101 15.743 164.482 269,326 951,473 Total Expondltu 89.101 15.743 1U,482 269.326 951,473 Analysis vf ¥upport costs Total 2024 Total 2023 G0Veman costs (Indèpendent examlnation) 2.687 2,454 2,687 2,454 Employe•s Number of•mployees Th8 charity 8mployed 4 employees during the year12023: 4) Employment costs Total Total 2023 2024 Wa9os and salaries Social security wsls Pension costs 85,240 1,366 2,495 75.251 178 1,329 89,101 76,758 10 Tru¥tees During Ihp year trust8ès were reimbursed expenditure tolalling £5,513 (2023.. £4,396). 16
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST LEONARD'S. ALDRINGTON NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 11 Comparativ• Funds- Statsment of Fln#nclal A¢tlvltle$ for tho Year EndÈd 31 December 2023 Unr•$tricted fund$ SOFA Restrlcted funds Endowment funds Total 2023 Donations 8nd legaGIgs Othertrading activthes Charitablo 8Ctiwties Invéstments 171,920 6.873 814 215 519,745 72.283 691,665 79,156 814 1.095 880 Total incom• 179,822 592,908 772,730 Ex nditurg on.. Raisiny funds Charitable activitios 144,299 807,174 951,473 Total expenditur6 144,299 807.174 951.473 Net gain on Investmgnts 3.697 3,897 Net Incomallexpendlturel 35,523 1214,266) 3,897 1174.846) Transfer befv48Èn funds 1214,244) 214,244 Net rnovem•nt tn funds 1178.721) {22) 3,897 (174,8461 Recon¢illatlon of funds Total funds brought forwgrd 133.683 1,488 49.578 184,747 Total fund5 earried forward 145.038} 1,464 53.475 9,901 12 Taxation The Parochial Church Council of St Leonard's, Aldringlon is exempt from tax on incomÈ and gains lo the extent that these are applied to tts charitable objects. 17
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST LEONARD'S, ALDRINGTON NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS {CONTINUED> FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 13 Tangible fix•d 88$ots FIxtUr and Flttlnys Total Cost As al 1 January 2024 and 31 Dècèrnber 2024 76,315 Depr8elation A$ al 1 January 2024 Charge for year 23,898 15.743 AS 8131 D8eember 2024 39,641 Net book value AS at 31 Decèmber 2024 36,674 As at 31 December 2023 52,417 14 Investmgnts Total Fairvalue al l January 2024 Change in fair value 53,475 1,598 Fair valua 8t 31 Dember 2023 55,071 Thè lolal investment gain of £1.596 12023.. gain of £3,897) shown in the Stalement of Flnancial Athivilies 15 represented by an UnalISed gain 01 £1,59612023.' gain of £3,897). Is Dgbtors 2024 2023 Trade debtors Othèr debtors 32 425 67 32 492 18 Crodltors: amounts falling duè wlthln one year 2024 2023 Trade uedilors O¢her creditors18ee note 171 17.192 37,985 2.477 152,325 55,177 154,802 18
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST LEONARD'S, ALDRINGTON NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (COriNUED} FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 17 Creditors: amounts falling du• after one year 2024 2023 Other u8dilors 128,021 fj6,867 129.021 66.667 Other creditors in notes 16 and 17 indudes £141,859 {2023'. £ieo,0001 of loans frorn 'non-financial' Sn$llub"tsns. 18 Restricted Funds The incomo funds of the charity indude restricted fLJnds comprising th& following un&xpended balances of donattons and gr8nts held for specAfic purpose$'. 1 Jan 2024 Incoming ource$ Resour¢ expended Transfer 31 Decembor 2024 Fund name Eileen's Oasis Charty Don8lions Winter Fund Churchyard donallons Salary Building Prolect 569 82 813 569 1,862 549 404 61.695 10.434 P,0451 101 1.362 16,2061 189.1011 {13,4191 5,802 27,4Q 2,985 1,464 74.944 1110,7711 36,294 1,931 Elleen'¥ Oasls is reslrfcted to the creation of a sealing aioa in memoriarn of Eilean Odom. Charity Donatlons represents appeals hel¢J for external tharilies thrtsughout the year. Wlnter Fund Is restricted to relieving hardship during the wnter. Churehyard Donations aTe resliicled to the upkeep and maintenance ofth8 churchyard. Salary is a restricted grant from the Strategic Development Fund lo cover salary costs of speafic St Leonarrfs employees duying the period of the grant. Bullding Project is restricted to the SDF projact to refurblsh the church. 19
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST LEONARD'S, ALDRINGTON NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 19 Analy$i¥ of net a8Sgt8 betw8•n funds Fund balances at 31 Decembgr 2024 Brè represented by: Unre$trtcted Re8trict8d funds funds Endowment funds Total Fixed ass$l$ Currènt assets Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Coditors.. amounts falling due after one y88r 36.674 136,179 155,177} 1129,0211 55,071 91,745 138,110 {55,1771 (129,0211 1,931 111,3451 1.931 55.071 45.657 Fund balancos al 31 Decèmber 2023 8re represented by.. Unrestrlctèd Restrf¢tgd funds funds Endowment funds Totsl Fixed 888ets Current asséts Creditors.. amounts falling due within one year Creditors." arnounts falling due after one yoar 52,417 124.014 1154,8021 {66,66n 53.475 105,892 125,478 {154.8021 (66,667) 1,464 145,0381 53,475 9,901 20 Related parties The Priesl-in-ChargÈ of St Leonard's was Rev Daniel Mlllèst. He was al80 Wicar of St Pelerfs Biighton. Wrthin the parameters ol the Apostolic Partnership, Sl Leonards made payments lo the valuè of £4.1 {2023'. £10.4711 to St Pèter's for tho supply of services, arKI the passing on of donations made by members at Sl Leonarrf$ 1¢ the work of St Pet¢rf8. 21 Ultlmatg controlllng party Tha tharity was under th8 Control oftho Trustees during the period under review. 20