Annual Report and Financial Statements of the Parochial Church Council of Longton Hall St Paul's For the year ended 31" December 2024 Registered Charity Number: 1207384 Pt7ge I
DIOCESE OF LICHFIELD Come follow Christ in the footsteps of St Chad The Parochial Church Council of The Parish of Longton Hall St Paul's st Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2024 Ob ertives and Activitles The Parochial Church Council of The Parish of Longton Hall St Paul's Ithe PCCI has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent Rev Dave Street in promoting in the ecclèsiastical parish, the whole rnission of the Church. pastoral. evangelical, social and ecumenical. The PCC is also spiritually responsible for the maintenance of the church. We continue to focu5 on the strat%ic plan for St Paul's, with the aim of continuing to grow God's kin8dom here in the parish of Longton Hall and making new disciples. We aim to build a thriving and sustainable church which contributes to the Di052n Strategic Framework for 2024-2030. The PCC is comrnitted to enabling as mar)y people as possible to worshlp at our church and to become part of our parish community at Longton Hall. The PCC maintains an overview tsf worship throughout the parish and rnakes 5ugEestions on how our services can involve the rnany groups that live within our parish. Our services and worship put falth into practice through prayer, Scripture, rnus(c and sacrament. Also. through non sacramental activities of hospitality and fellowship we aim to reach non churched members of the comrnunity. Public Beneflt The trustees of the Charity are aware of the Charity Comrni55ion's guidante on public benefit in The Advancernent of Religion for the Public 8enefit and have had regard to it in their administration of the Charity. The trustees believe that, by promoting the work of the Church of England in the Ecclesiastical P3ri5h of Longton Hall, it helps to promote the whole mission of the Church (pastoral, evangelistic. social and ecumenicall more effectively, within the Ecclesiastlcal Parish, and that in doing so it provides a benefit to the public by.. Providing facilities for public worship, pastoral care and spiritual, moral and intellectual development, both for its members and for anyone who wishes to benefit from what the Church offer5,' and Prtrmating Christian values and Servi by mernber5 of the Church in and to their communitles. tothe benefit of individuals and society as a whole. Mission and outreach work Ptssfe 2
Achlevements artd Performan Worshi &Pra er In 2024 St Paul's valued the support of lay leaders who maintained Sunday worship throughout the on8oin8 vacancy. Since july, with the arrival of the new incumbent. we have seen the redevelopment of the worship tèam, sorne exciting, initial engagement with families and all-age, family services have been introduced. Faithful member5 have gathered weekly to pray and support all areas of ministry in prayer. The PCC is keen to offer a range of services and activitiè5, not only on Sundays, but also durinE the week that our community find both beneficial and Spiritually fulfilling. For example, Wednesdays is 3 busy day with 'Open House, Icornrnunity coffee morning), 'Reading Friends, (Library initiative facilitated by a church volunteer) and 'Seated EKer¢ise' Igentle exercise led by our partners at Stoke City Community Trust). We continue to offer weekly online services for those unable to attend in person. We have welcomed new famS1ies into our church, and the PCC have agreed to the use of a new style of Family Worship on the last Sunday of each month. We try to arran8e for baptlsmslthanksgivings to take place at this service. The use of the digital screen5 and technology supports our Sunday sèrvices and helps to engage 0r congregation. As well as our regular services, we enable our communityto celebrate and thank God at significant milestones of thejourney through Ilfe. We have walked alongside families to offer baptisrns, weddings and funerals. Those who are no longer able to come to Church are not for8Otten. A5 well as onllne servlces there Ss a Pastoral Team of volunteers who offer Holy Communion at home. Church Fabric We are thankful that the church is in a good state of repalr and we are now reaping the benefits of the newly refurbished hall. It's great to recognise the work of the volunteers in cleaning and maintaining the church and hall an(1 tending the Garden of Hope (community garden at the back of the church). In 2024 we have undertaken an environrnental assessment of our buildings through the VCSE Energy Efficiency Scheme to help us operate our buildings as cost-effectively a5 possible. Our thanks go to Groundwork UK for their support with this. Deène Three tnernbers of the PCC sit on the Stoke-upon-Trent Deanery Synod. This provides the PCC wilh a link with the churches around us, and also with the Diocesè as a whole. It also receives reports from the General Synod. Amongst the items discussed at meeting5 in 2024 have been the 'Shaping for Mission, Strategic Framework. outreach for children and young people in the City and ongoing issues around human sexvality and marriage. Mission Evan elism & Outreach St Paul's Church has continued to have a great relationship with our church prlmary school throughout the last year. The school and the church have both had new leaders during the year but this ha5 ¢nly resulted in stronger ties. The children have made several visits to church. We had a wonderful Eastèr servio for the children and staff Sed by the Bishop of stafford and since the appointment of our wcar the school has had regular lrnput from Rev Dave in morning worship. We have continued to tonnect in many ways whlch include- Reading buddies lour volunteer5 listen to the chlldren read) Pen pals lexchan@e of letters between church volunteers and class groups) Choir showcases at Open House Replenishing the school food bank as and when needed Providing school governor volunteers Help at varlous school activities includTrnÉ the Christm35 and Summer fairs A church volunteer has forrned a ukulele group in school for pupils Regular prayer times for the school in our own weekly prayer meetings. Page 3
We welcomed Supertots from Septemberl Supertots is oui term time. play group for little ones from birth through to reptIOn age and their carers. It is led by church volunteers. There Is no charge for those attendin& but carer5 can make a donation if they wish. During the time that Sup&rtot5 has been open Isepterrber to Detemberl sessions have been well attended and community projects well supported by the group. It was a pleasure to join with Longton Hall CommuTrity Association and a local cc*uncillor to host another Macmillan coffee morning for our community. The mornin8 was a great success and we raised over £250 for Macmillan Cancer Support. At our Harvest Service thls year our donations of non-perishable food were given to Affordable Food Stoke for emergency food par15. Affordable Food was just one of the venues for our Carol Singing in 2024, with other5 being Royal Stoke University Hospital. St Paul'5 Primary School and OUT local community shops. In 2024 wè held 2 community quiz nights which were very well attended by both church and community members and were a great success. Open House, Reading Friends and Seated Exerclse continue to thrive and we welcorne new members regularlv. Financial R v St Paul's Church ended the year 2024 In a stable financial p051tion. We were able to pay all our outstanding bills on time and in full. This included the Common Fund (Parish Sharel of £33.131. Our thank5 go to the contSnued, faithful giving of the congregation. We have benefited from the Gift Aid s¢heme again this year to claim tax relief on the donations that we receive. At the end of the year we purchased a contactless card machine to enable payments to be made to the church by card or mobile phone. The cost of this was reimbursed to us from the Diocese. During 2024 we received £6.480 in funding, which all went towards supporting our cornrnunity activitie5. We are grateful to Bishop Stamerlcommunity Foundation for Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent City Council/FaFnily Focus for their funding support 35 well as funding from the ward budget of two local councillors. 2024 Priorities wer such that project fut)dln@ was not sought in the same way in whtch it had been in 2023, this has been reflected in the reduction of incorne. A number of changes have been made throughout 2024 to help u5 achieve value for money, these have incltjded securing new telephone, WiFi. photocopier and utility contracts. We have also changed eneigy provider and had autornated meter readers fitted to our utilities. On Ilth March 2024 St Paul's Church became a charity-, registered with the Charity Commission for England & Wales, due to us aching the income threshold at which churches need to register. A5 a church we continue to tithe Igive away IO% of our incomel to a combination of local and national charitie5 and ministries. During 2024 these have included Christian Aid, City Vision Ministries, Donna Louise Trust via the Dougie Mac, North Staffs Mind. New Era. Voice of Hope and North Staffs YMCA. Every year brlngs fresh financial challenges and 2024 ha5 been no exceptlon. Therefore. we continue to monitor closely all that God has given us stewardship of and thank Him for hi5 faithfulness. Ptsge 4
Bookkeeper FFnancial Review PCC ol Longton Hall Net Total Asset5.' £63,339 20241£67,97120231 Deficit.'1£7,714 20241- Unrestrirted Exce5s'. £10,546 Restricted Deficit1£18,2611 IExces5 £9.619 20231 The bookkeeplng was transferred to Lichfield Diocesan Board of Finance in 2024. Overall income has reduced from £134,622 2023 to E70,032 2024. The rnost notable differences are increases in 0101 Gift aid collections, 1230 Church Hall lettings and 1020 Bank Building society interest. We have seen reductions in 0201 Other planned givin& 0301 loose plate collections, 0550 Donations and 0601 Tax recoverable on Glft ald. This could be because only January to April was clalmed to date. Expenditure has reduced from £125,003 2023 to £77,746. The m05t notable differences being increases in 2840 Other PCC propertv upkeep, 2570 Hall running telephone and 2580 Hall running Water. We have seen reductions in 2201 Parish Trainlng and Mission. 2330 Church maintenonce and 2360 Adrnini5tration. This could be because of a different way of recordlng so the comparatives shou5d be more easy to understand in 2025. Thank$ 80 to Fiona Priest and Sue Mourtrford for their hard work, support and impeccable paperwork throughout 2024. Kim Benton Rèserves Policy It is PCC policy to try to maintain a balance on free reserves Inèt current assets) which equates to at least three months unrestricted payment5. Thi5 is equivalent to £13,361 20241£14,920 20231. It is held to smooth out fluctuations in cash flow and to meet emergencies. The balance of the free reserves at the year ènd wa5 E39,7951£31,49120231 which 15 considerably hlgher than this tar8et. The Trustee5 have agreed to keep £15,000 in additional re5erve5 following an advisory not about the Ilfespan of the church boiler on its last service. The PCC has agreed a bud8et for 2025 and this will be reviewed at reEular Finance Tèam meetings. Page 5
Investment Pollcy The charity is granted power to Invest in suitable investment5 under the PCC Powers Measure 1956 and the Trustees Act 20(KI. As a charity. the Trustee5 have a duty of care to take such advice as Is appropriate before investments are undertaken. This advi¢e is sought from the Central Board of Finano ICCLAI in London. AFH Wealth Management and EFG Harris Allday The charit¢s investment policies are based on two key principle5-. Ethical Investment- this Includes ensuring that investments are held in companies which have high standards of corporate governance and act in a rpOnsIble way towards stakeholdèr5. Long-term responsibilities the trustees are aware of their long-term re5ponsibillties in respect of the Restricted and Unrestricted reserves and as a rèsult follow a prudent approach to Investment decisions. It)vestwent policy for lonÉ-term funds is aimed primarily at generating 3 5UStainable Income, with due regard to the need for the prèservation of capital value, and the possible need to realise investments to meet operational needs. The chaThty does not have a policy of generating Income at excessive or high risk- known as "purchasing income" where high returns ale guaranteed at the expense of capital. In summary, the charity has an overall policy to maxlmise income while preserving the real value of its fund5. Due to the nature of the charity, an ethical investment pollcy is taken into Consideration when investments are made.. The ¢harity follows the Ethltal Investment Advisory policy as reeommended by the Lichfield Diocese which include5 the following.. "We aim to Invest in companie5 that.. will develop their business In the interests of shareholders,. demonstratÈ responsible employment prattice5; are conscientious concerning issues of corporate 8overnance, the envlronment and human rights. are sensltive to the community in which they operate." Planned giving, collections 3nd donations are the main sources of fund raising along with tax recoverable. Room hire is also a source of income. Safeguarding The PCC has complied with the duty under sertion 5 of the Safeguardlng and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 Iduty to have regard to House of Bishops, guidance ()n 5afeguardin8 children and vulnerable adultsl. As a minimum we ensure that safeguarding policy is updated regularly and 15 treated as a living document, all front facing volunteers are up to date with safeguardin8 trainin& 08S checks are carried out at the appropriate time, safeguarding is a standing agenda item at all PCC rneetin8s and we clearly communlcate to our church and community that safe8uardin8 is everyone's responsibilitv. Reporting Serious Incidents A Seriou5 Incident is an adverse event, whether actual or alleged, which result5 in or risks significant harm to the charitV'5 beneficiaries, employees, office holders, volunteers or to others who come into contact with the charity through its work, 105s ol the charity's money or assets, damage to the charitvs property or harm to the charity's work or reputation. rhe trustees are not aware of any Serious Incidents In the last year Fundraising The PCC takes i¢5 fundraising responsibilities seriously and rs very grateful to all donors- whether regular or occasional- for their support of the church and church events. PCC supporters are never taken ftlr granted. The PCC takes full responsibility for fundraising and does not usè commercial organisations or profe55ional fundraisers. All money raised is either by donatlons, fundraising events, speclal appeals or legacies for which the PCC are most grateful. Volunteers The members of the PCC would like to thank all the volunteers who work $0 tirelessly to make our church a lively and vlbrant community. Special thank$ 80 to our Churchwardens. Poge 6
Risk Management The Church Wardens carry out regular Health and Safety Reviews and regularly inspett premises for potential hazards. We have safeguarding policies in place for child protection and for work with vulnerable adults, including ¥igorou5 DBS checking of st3ff and volunteers. Our insurances are reviewed annually to ensure ade4uate cover. An inforrnal review of any new risks which may irnpact the work of the Church in the Parish 15 ongoing. Structure. Goveinance and Mar*agement The PCC is a Body Corporate established by the Church of England and is a Charity registered with the Charity Commission under registration number 1207384. The PCC is governed by the Pèrochial Church Council Powers Measure119561 as amended that came into effect on 2. January 1957, and the Church Representation Rules Icontained in Schedule 3 to the Synodical Government Measure 1969 as amended). The method of appointment of the PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rule5. The Council comprises the Incumbent, the Churchwardens, those elected to the Deanery Synod, and other mernbers who are elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting, by those on the Electoral Roll. The PCC members receive training from courses run by the Diocese. Members of the congregation are always urged to join the Electoral Roll, and to Stand for election to the PCC. The PCC Members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concem and importance in the parish, and for all financial matters. The full PCC met ten times during 2024. There were two sub committees of the PCC in 2024- the Finance Team and the Standing Committee. The Finance Team met three times and comprised the Incumbent, the Churchwarden5, the Treasurer and the Vice Treasurer. The Standing Committee con515ted of the Churchwarden5, Secretary and two PCC reps. This 15 the only committee required by law and has the power to transact business of the PCC between its meetings. subject to any direction of the council. The Standing Committee was not required to meet in 2024. The PCC met 10 times in 2024 Rèlated Parties Fiona Priest Is èmployed as Parish Administrator and continues as a Trustee of the PCC. Thi5 ha5 been discussed by the PCC wlthout Fiona present and the PCC agreed unanimously that they wanted Fion3 to continue in both roles. No other Trustee or theiT family are employed or offered contratt5 to carry out work for the PCC. Donations from Related Parties Donations from 10 related parties durlng the year totalled £11,82012023 No fi8ure5 availablel. All these donations were received without conditions. Remuneration pald to Trystees One or more of the trustees has been pald remuneration or has received other benefits from employment with their charity. Fiona Priest 15 employed as the Parish Administrator. The PCCdi5CU55ed the reason for ernployment and her continuing as a Trustee without Fiona being present. They decided that because of her years of experience working as the Administrator Iprior to being registered with Charity Commissionl and her years of attending St Paul's Church. they wanted her to continue in both role5. The remuneratlon is £16,224 per annum with £300 Employer pension contributions per annum1£15,425 20231. Fiona does not receive any other benefits. Expèrtses pald to Trustees No trustee was reimbursed for travel or subsistence during the year or in the previous year. Poge 7
Reference and Administratlve Detalls Charlty Name.. The Par(Khial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Lon8ton Hall 5t Paul's Other names the charitv Is known by: NIA Registered Charity Number.. 1207384 CharitW5 principal addre55'. Longton H311 Road Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire Correspondence address.. 131 Lon8ton Hall Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST3 2EL Website address: www.stpaulsonline.co.uk PCC Member5.' Who Served from l Janvary2024 to the date this report was approved Trustee name Office lif anyl Dates acted if not for whole period EK-Offido Rev David Street Chairperson Deanery Synod Joined 26.06.24 Wendy Edwards 'Fiona Pries* Deanery Synod Deanery Synod Churchwarden Mo Trudel Sue Moijntford Ken Edwards Churchwarden Resigned 28.04.24 John Ash Churchwarden from 28.04.24 Elerted members Alex Povey Angela Ward Secretary Barbara Burton Vice Secretary Joan Stanway Paul Jone5 Vice Treasurer Sue Rushton Alan Thorley Gill Ash Elected 28.04.24 Ali50n Hopley Elected 28.04.24 Employed bythe PCC Poge 8
Bank Co-operative Bank PO Box 250 WN8 6WT Investment CCLA Managers l Angel Ln London EC4R 3A8 Indepèndent Examiner Lichfield Diocesan 8oard of Finance St Marys House, The Close. Lichfield. WS13 7LD Approved by the PCC on 10.03 2025 and signed on its behall by.. D Stieet Chalrman Poge 9
Independent Examinerfs report to the trusteeslmembers of The PCC of The Parish ot Longton Hall st Paul's I report on the accounts for the year ended 31rt Decernber 2024 which are set out on the followinÈ pages. Res ectFve re5 onsibilitles of the Trustees and Inde endent Examlner The charlty's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charl5 trustee5 consider that an audit 15 not required for thls year under Sectlon 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an Independent examinatlon is needed. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charitie5 Act. to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Comrnission (under section 14515llbl of the Charitie5 Act, and to state whether particular rnatters have come to my attention. Basis of Inde endent Examiner's Statement My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directlons given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or dlsclosures in theaccounts, andseeking explanation5from the trustees concerning any such matter5. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit. and consequently no oplnion is glven as to whether the account5 present a'true and fairf, view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Inde end nt Examiner's Statement In connection with Fny examinatlon, no material matter5 have come to my attention which gives me eause to believe that in any material respect.. ac¢ountSng records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting record5 I have come acr055 no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed.. Date.. Lbchfield Dloce5an Board of Finance St Mary's House, The Close, Lichfield WS13 7LD Page 10
The Parish of Lon on H311 St Paul's Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31" December 2024 Accountlng Pollcles The financial statemenrs ol the PCC havè been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 using the Receipts and Payments basis. There may be minor discrepancie5 in the totals as the pence are not being shown. The flnanclal statements have been prepared under the hlstorlcal cost convention with items recognised at cost ortransactlon valve unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts. The financial statements include all transactions, È55ets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their rnain affiliation to another body nor those that are informal 8atherin8s of Church members. Cashflow Statement The Charity has taken advantage of the exemption in FRS102 from the requirernent to produce a cashflow Statement on the grounds that the income does not exceed £500,000. Going Concern There are no material uncertainties relate to events or conditlons that cast significant doubt on the charity'$ ability to continue as a going concern. Accounting E5tirnates and Prlor Year Errors No changes to accounting estimates have occurred in the reporting period. No material prior year errors have been identified in the reporting period Description of Funds Unre5trirted fund5 are income funds of the PCC that are available for spending on the general purposes of the PCC, Including amounts designated by the PCC ft)r fixed assets for its owll use or for spending on a future project and whlch are therefore not Included in its 'free reserve5" as disclosed in the trustees, annual report. An explanation of purpose of each Deslgnated fund are as follows.. Quinquennial fund- Fund set aside towards the quinquennial held locally Page 11
Restrlcted funds comprise of two elements al income from trusts or endowments whith may be expended only on those restricted objects provided in the terms of the trust or bequest bl donations or grants received for a specific object or invited by the PCC for a speclfic object. The funds may only be expended on the specific object for which they were given. Any balance remainin8 unspent at the end of each year must be carried forward as a balan on thai fund. The PCC does not Usually invest separately for each fund. Where there is no separate investment, interest is apportioned to individual funds on an averège balance basis. An explanation of purpose of each Restricted fund are as follows.. Affordable Foods fund- Chrlstma5 fund- For affordable foods. At nil to be closed in 2025 For expenditure on Christmas items For work with the community. At nil to be closed in 2025 For the internal decoration of the vicarage held with LDBF Annoymous Gift no specific restrictions advised that this is transferred to gener81 funds For the maintenance of the Church Grounds at nil to be closed in 2025 Communlty- National Lottery Decoration fund - Glft IAnonl fund- Grounds maintenance- Hall fund- For H311 expenditure. At nil to be closed in 2025 For Hampers for the community For the Heatlng projett at nil to be closed in 2025 Histoiical legacy from Irene Burdett Historical fund. PCC to rovide detai15 in 2025 Hampèr fund- Heatlng fund- Irene Burdett fund- Land fund Quin uennial fund- For the quinquennal costs held with LD8F Wa es fund- For the Wages of the administrator. At nil to be closed in 2025 For providing a Warm space. Warm space fund . Endowment funds are restrlcted funds that must be retained as trust capital either permanently or subject to a discretionary power to spend capital as income, and where the use of any income or other benefit derived from the capital rnay be restricted or unrestricted. Full details of all their restrictions arè shown in the notes to the accounts. An explanation of purpose of each Endowment fund are a5 follows.. The PCC does not hold any Endowmènt Funds Incomlng Resources Planned giving. collections, donatiofts and room hire are recognised when received or when the PCC becomes entitled to the resource and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability. Tax refunds are recognised when the incoming resource to which they relate is received. Grants and Legacies are accotjnted for when the PCC is legally entitled to the amounts due and the rnonetary value can be measured with sufficient reliBbility. Dlvldends are accounted for when receivable, interest is accrued. All other income Is recognised when it 15 receivable. All incoming resources are accounted for gross. Poge 12
Resources Expended Grant5 and donations are accounted for when paid over. orwhen awarded. if that award creates a binding or constructive obligation on the PCC. The diocesan parish share is accounted for when due. Amounts received specifically for rnission are dealt with as restricted funds. All other expenditure Is Eenerally recognised wher) it is tncurred and is accounted for gross. Governance and Support Costs Support costs should be allocated between governance costs and other support. Governance cost5 comprise all costs involving public accountability of the PCC and its compliance with regulation and good practice. Support Costs include central funcrions and have been allocated to a¢tivity cost categories on a basis consistent wlth the use of resources eg by allocating staff costs by time spent and other cost5 by their usage. Fixed Assets Consecrated and benefice property Is not included in the accounts by s.1012ll8l&lCI of the Charities Act 2011. Moveable church furnishings held by the Vicar and Churchwarden5 on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal are inalienable property, listed the Church'5 inventory, which can be inspected lat any reasonable timel. For anything acquired prior to 2000 there is insufficient C05t information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the financial statements. Investments Investments in guoted shares, traded bonds and simlar investments are valued initially at C05t and 5ub5equently at market value at the year end. Investments held for re-58le are treated as current asset investrnents. Debtors Debtors are measured on initial recognition atsettlement amount. Subsequentlythey are measured as ¢ash expected to be received Creditors and Accruals Creditors are measured at settlèrnent amounts less any trade discounts. Accruals are measured on best estlmate of the amount required to settle the Dbligation at the reporting date Poge 13
The Ponsh o Lon ton Htt115t P¢7uI ear endin 2024 Recelpts and Payments Atcount 2024 Unrestricted Designated Restrlcted Endowment funds funds funds funds 2024 2023 Receipt5 Donations and le8acies Income from charitable activities Other trading activities Investments Other Income Total Income 40,756 21,366 5,980 46,736 115,643 21,366 18,548 1,866 62 1.929 431 63,990 70,032 134.622 Payments Raising funds Expenditure on charitable attivities Other expenditure Total expenditure 407 53,036 322 23.980 729 75 77.016 124,928 53,443 24,302 77,746 125.003 Net income / lexpend4turel resource5 belore transfèr 10.546 118,2611 17,7141 9.619 Transfers Gr055 transfers between funds- In Gross transfer5 between funds- out Other rècognised gains I losses Gainsjlosses on investment assets Gains on revaluation, fixed assets. charlty's own use Net movement in fund5 17,595 122,9181 2,274 23,707 120,6591 43,576 143,5771 3,081 8.305 3,081 14,6331 9,619 2,274 115,2121 Reconciliatioft of funds Total funds brought forward 31,489 36.482 67,971 58,352 Total funds carried torward 39,795 2,274 21,270 63,339 67.971 Puge 14
ststement of assets and liabilitie5 2024 Class and nominal code General Deslgnated Restricted Endowment 2024 2023 Current Asset. Cash At Bank And In Hand 65271625.. Bank current account 6590.. Cash in hand CB3028117.. CCLA St Paul's Longton Hall CB3028118'. CCLA- St Paul's Longton Special funds IDEDENOII.. IDS Decoration Account QFLONG071.' Quinquennial Account Total Liabllity- Agency Accounts 6699- Agency collettions Total 15,211 6(Xl loo 24,483 1,674 7.091 22.903 26,327 100 100 43,410 17,253 41,544 343 400 25,088 343 400 67.157 67,971 39,795 2,274 3,818 3,818 3,818 3,818 Net total assets 39,795 2,274 21.270 63,339 67.971 Statement of assets and liabllltres 2023 Unresiri¢ted funds Restricted funds 2023 2022 Cash funds 8ank Current Accounl CBF Church ol England Deposit Ftjnd Petty Cash 26,328 5.063 100 26,328 41,544 100 47.067 11.186 100 36.481 31.491 36.481 67.972 58.353 Other monetary a55•ts Income Tax Recoverable 800 800 1.000 Poge 15
Analysi5 of receipts and payments 2024 Unrestrlcted Designated Restrirted Endowment 2024 2023 RECEIPTS Donations and legacie5 0101- Gift Aid Collections 0201- Other planned giving 0301- Loose plate collections 0550- Donations appeals etc 0601- Tax recoverable on Gift Aid 08AI- Non-recurring one-off grants 0901 Other funds generated DonatlOn5 and legacie5 Totals Income from charltable artivltles 0902- Heating- Wedding5&Funera15 1101- Fees for weddings and funerals 1230- Church hall lettings Incomè from charitable activities Totals Investment5 1020- Bank and building society interest Investments Tota15 Receipts Grand totals 31,278 510 4,112 591 3.411 500 353 40.756 31,278 25,212 510 9,898 4,112 5,002 S91 66,819 3,411 8,539 6.480 353 173 46.736 115,643 5,980 5,980 SOD 1,191 19,575 21,366 6CQ 1,191. 5.017 19,575 13,531 21,366 18,548 1,866 1.866 63,990 62 62 6,042 1.929 431 1,929 431 70.032 134.622 PAYMENTS Raising funds 1730- Costs of fetes & other evènts Raising funds Totals Expenditure on charitable activltles 1801- Giving to missionary societies 1910- LD8F Common Fund 2050- Salary of parish administrator 2060- Music Staff payments 2201- Parish training and mission 2301- Church running- insurance 2310- Church office- telephone 2330- Church maintenaft 2331- Cleaning 2340- Upkeep of service5 2350- Upkeep of churchyard 2360- Administration 2370- Visiting speakers / locums 2440- Church running- heating and lighting 2560- Hall running-maintenance 2570- Hall running- telephone 2580- Hall running- water 2590- Hall iunning- heating and Ilghting 2601 Governance costs examinationlaudit fee 2840- Other PCC property upkeep Expenditure on charitable acrivities Totals Payments Grand totals 407 407 322 322 729 729 75 75 3.325 33,131 1,418 60 277 2,925 708 2,347 64 789 360 3,732 581 1,626 loo 3.425 3,932 33,131 32,481 17.431 15,425 60 30 3,533 5,980 2,925 3.106 708 2,347 5,489 254 249 887 390 1.059 3,827 4,055 581 2.387 2,388 233 16,012 3.255 189 97 30 95 761 328 196 806 328 196 1,194 1,547 200.00 3.407 2.366 77,016 124.928 77,746 12S,003 387 357 53.036 53,443 3,Q50 23,980 24.302 Puge 16
Fund movement by type 2024 Fund Affordable Foods Restricted Sub-totals Opening Incomlng Outgolng Transfers Gain5lLosses Journa15 Closlng loo loo 100 100 Christmas Restricted Sub-totals 550 550 161 161 388 Community Restricted Sub-totals 7,783 7.783 6,746 6,746 11.0371 11,0371 Decoration Restricted sutotals 62 62 3,050 3,050 3,331 3,331 343 343 Gift IAnonl Restricted Sub-totals 12,211 12,211 12,211 12,211 Grounds Restricted Sub-totals 30 30 30 30 Restrirted Sub-totals 306 306 387 387 81 81 Hampers Re5trirted Sub-totals 1,216 1,216 1,216 1,216 Heating Restricted Sub-totals 761 761 761 761 Irene Burdett Restricted Sub-totals 263 263 263 263 Land Restricted Sub-totals 485 485 485 485 Quinquennial Designated Restricted Sub-totals 2,274 11,2741 I,(K)o 2,274 400 2.674 1,674 1.674 Social Activlties Restricted Sub-totals 64 64 64 Poge 17
Wages Re5tiicted Sub-totals 9,466 9,466 11.411 11,411 1,945 1,945 Warm Space Re5trirted Sub-totals 2,123 2,123 5,430 5,430 1,426 1,426 6,126 6.126 General Unrestricted Sub-totals 31,489 31,489 63,990 63,990 53,443 53,443 15.3231 15,3231 127,2901 127,2901 39,795 39795 Totals 67,971 70,032 77,746 127,2901 63.339 Fund movemeht by type 2023 5 Restricted Funds Broughl Fonvard CarThed Tiansfers FoThvar Received Paid Affordable foods ArchilecVQuinqennial Costs Social Aclivilies- Quiet day Hall Funding Healing Fund National Lottery Community Fund Land .Iiscellaneous Grounds maintenance Grft Irene Burdeit Gift IAnonl Open Housel Ivam Spa Wages Hampers larketing 232 132 1 51 boo 1,074 1,674 11,020 39.158 1,000 12,143 48.072 1 1.8001 531 292 4.360 555 308 761 7,783 485 1,040 286 286 141 593 15,003 2.129 330 2,792 263 2.123 9.486 1,216 13.678 322 5,512 1.826 18 1,300 1,505 18 1,215 32.284 66,819 2.700 36,482 Unrestricted Funds 26,069 67,803 59,681 1 2.7(x)I 31.491 Total Cash Fund5 58,353 134.622 12i,LK12 67,973 Poge 18
staff Costs 2024 2023 Wages & Salaries Socizl Security Costs £16,224 £544 £15,425 Not included a5 3 separate figure in Accounts Average number of Employees During the year the PCC employed an Administrator and payment5 attracted social security C95ts. The were no employee benefits to key management persor)nel in the previous or current year. The PCC use the National Employment Savings Trust INestl via the Diocesan Payroll Scheme, for its pension payments £300 INol included as a separate figure in 2023 A¢¢ountsl Trustees, Remuneratlon & Ex ense5 There has been no Trustees remuneration during the year. No Trustees have been reimbursed INil 20231 for travel and subsistence during the year Related Partie5 No other expenses were paid to any other PCC member, persons closely connected to them or related parties. Donations from 10 related parties IPCC membersl totalled £11,820 INO fi8ures included in 2023 accountsl. Fees for the examination of the accounts 2024 2023 Independent Examinerfs fees 150 200 Other fees- Bookkeepin8 570 720 900 I,ioo Totsl Puge 19
Anal sis of Transfer between Fun 2024 Reference Debit Credrt Fund Fund Ty Unr Tfr from General to Quinquennial as per email 30.10.24 Tfr from General to Quinquennial as per email 30.10.24 Tfr from General to IDS to tidy up SOAL Tfr from General to IDS to tidy up SOAL Tfr from 65271625 to QFLONG071 General to Qulnouennial Tfr from 65271625 to QFLONG071 General to Quinquennial Tfr from community to wages as per email 16.12.24 500 General 500 Quinquennial De5 250 General Unr 250 Decoration General Res 200 Unr 200 General Unr 1.389.89 Community Res Tfr from community to wages as per email 16.12.24 Tfr from General to Community to bring to nil In 65271625 contra in C83028117 KB tidy Tfr from General to Cornmunity to brin8 to nil in 65271625 contra in C83028117 KB tidy Tfr from General to Wages to bring to nil in 65271625 contra in C83028117 KB tidy up 1.389.89 Wages Res 7.783.00 General Unr 7,783. Community Re5 9,466.00 General Unr Tfr from General to Wages to bring to nil in 65271625 contra in CB3028117 KB tidy up 9,466.00 Wages Res Tfr from Gefteral to Wages to brlng to nil and close Tfr frorn General to Wages to brin8 to nil and close Tfr from General to Quinquenllial as per email 30.10.24 Tfr from General to Quinquennial a5 per email 30.10.24 Tfr from Wage5 to General to bring to nll Tfr from Wages to General to bring to nil Tfr from General to National Lottery to brlng to nil Tfr from General to National Lottery to bring to nil Tfr from General to Hall to bring to nil 65271625 Tfr from General to Hall to bring to nil 65271625 Tfr frorn Community to General to bring to nil in CB3028117 contra in 65271625 KB tidy 595.55 General Unr 595.55 Wages Res loo General Unr 100 Quinquennial Des 40 Wage5 General Res Unr 353.81 General Unr 353.81 Communitv Res 387.62 General Unr 387.62 Hall Res 7,783.00 Community Res PGge 20
Tfr from Community to General to bring to nil in CB3028117 contra in 65271625 KB tidy Tfr from Wages to General to bring to nil in C83028117 contra in65271625 KB tidy up 7,783.00 General Unr 9.466.00 Wages Res rfr from Wages to General to bring to nil in CB3028117 contra in65271625 KB tidy up 9,466.00 General Unr Tfr from Hall to General to bring to nil CB3028117 Tfr from Hall to General to brin8 to nil CB3028117 Tfr from Quinquennial Restricted to Quinquennial desi8nated to co¥rect Tfr from Quinquennial Restricted to Quinquennial designated to correct Tfr from General to IDS to correct Tfr from General to 50S to correct Tfr from 65271625 to QFLONG071 General to Quinquennial Tfr from 65271625 to QFLONG071 General to Quinquennial 306 Rès 306 General Unr 1,674.00 Quinquennial Re5 1,674.00 Quinquennial De5 3,081.23 General Decoration Unr 3,081.23 2(M) Res Quinquennial Re5 200 Quinquennial Res Anal sls of Transfer between Funds 2023 There were no transfers between funds in 2023 documented Fixed Assèts al Tangible Fixed Asset5 The PCC does not hold any Tanglble Fixed Assets bl Fixed Asset Investments The PCC doe5 not hold any Fixed Asset Investments Liabilitie5 due withln one year 2024 2023 Agency 3.818 Total 3,818 Puge 21
Debtor5 2024 2023 Income tax recoverable 800 Total 800 Summary of Asset5 by Fund 2024 Unrestricted 39,795 Deslgnated Restrlcted Endowment 2024 39,795 2,274 2023 31,489 General IUnre5trictedl De518nated- Quinquennial Restricted- Affordable Foods Restricted- Christmas Restricted - Community Restricted- Decoration Restricted- Gift IAnonl Restrcted Grounds Restricted- Hall Re5trirted- Hampers Restricted- Heating Restricted- Irene Burdett Restricted- Land Restricted- Quinquennial Restricted Social Activities Restricted Wage5 Resiritted Warm Space Total 2.274 100 161 161 7,783 343 12,211 343 12.211 12,211 30 306 1.216 761 263 485 1,674 64 9,466 6.126 2,123 63,339 67,971 1.216 1,216 263 485 400 64 263 485 400 64 6,126 21.270 39,79S 1274 Poge 22
Summary of Assets by Fund 2023 5 Restricted Funds Brought Foard Received Paid Transfers For¥vard Affordable foods ArchiÈecUQuinqennial Costs Social Activities qLtiet day Hall Funding Heating Fund National Lottery Community Fund Land Miscellaneous Grounds maintencince Gift Irene Burdett Gift (Anonl Open Housel Wam Space 232 132 { 51 600 100 1.674 64 306 761 7.783 485 1.074 11,020 39,158 1.000 12.143 48.072 1 1,8001 531 292 4,360 555 286 111 330 1,040 286 141 593 15.003 2,129 30 263 12,211 2.123 9.466 1,2'16 796 5,512 1,826 18 790 1.300 1,505 18 13,678 322 Hampers Marketing 1.215 32,284 66,819 65,321 2,700 36,482 Unrestricted Funds 26.069 67,803 59,681 1 2,7001 31,491 Total Cash Funds 8,353 134,622 125,002 67,973 PLrge 23
Receipts & Payments Comparative5 Previous Year 2023 Total Unrestri¢ttd Restri¢ted 2023 2022 RECEIPTS Voluntary receipts-. Tax efficient planned giving Other planned giving Collections al setvices All other givinglvoluntary receipts Gift aid Tecovered 25.212 9.898 5.002 25.212 9.898 0.002 66.819 8.539 28.603 7.602 36.006 9.779 66.819 8.539 48.651 66.819 115.470 81,990 Church Activities Aclivilies for generating funds Investment inconie Other 2b 5.017 13,540 431 164 5.017 13.540 431 164 1.474 35.334 147 20 2d Total Receipts 67.803 66.819 134.622 118.965 PAYMENTS Cost of generating funds Church Activities Other 14 59.667 61 65.261 75 124.928 194 98,671 3b Total 59.681 65.322 125.003 98.862 Net In¢omellExpendiiurel 8.122 1.497 9,619 20.103 Transfer beeen Funds 1 2.7001 2.700 Nel Movements in Funds 5.422 4.197 9.619 20.103 Bank, Currenl and Deposit Accounls.and Cash Balance al 1st January 2023 26.069 32.284 58.353 38.250 Bank, Currenl and Deposit Accounls,and Cash Balance al 3151 December 2023 31.491 36.481 67.972 58.3S3 Poge 24