The PCC of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Gorleston St Mary Magdalene (Registered Charity No: 1207772)
Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ending 31 December 2024
St Mary Magdalene Church Magdalen Square Gorleston NR31 7BZ
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2024 Report and Accounts for the
PCC of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Gorleston St Mary Magdalene
Aims and Purposes
The Parochial Church Council (the “PCC”) of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Gorleston St Mary Magdalene has the responsibility of cooperating with the incumbent, the Reverend Matthew Price, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. The PCC is also specifically responsible for the maintenance of the parish church and church hall of St Mary Magdalene, Magdalen Square, Gorleston, NR31 7BZ.
Objectives and Activities
The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and to become part of our parish community at St Mary Magdalene. The PCC maintains an overview of worship throughout the parish and makes suggestions on how our services can involve the many groups that live within our parish. Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer and scripture, music and sacrament. When planning our activities for the year, we have considered the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the supplementary guidance on charities for the advancement of religion.
Throughout 2024, the PCC has continued to work towards implementing its mission and vision which it adopted in the course of 2022, guided at all times by the values it adopted at the same time. These are as follows:
“…seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you…” Jeremiah 29:7
Our Mission is to be:
A community being transformed by, and transforming our neighbourhood with, the extraordinary love of Jesus.
Our Vision is to be:
A spiritually vibrant, thriving church which is growing in number and depth, where every member is being empowered to share the good news of Jesus in their life, in words and actions bringing transforming hope to the parish of St Mary Magdalene.
Our Values are:
Life is better together: we want to be a community where all are welcomed with generosity and love and mobilised to serve together.
Bible-believing and gospel proclaiming: the Bible is our supreme authority in matters of faith and conduct and will be at the heart of our life together.
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Authenticity : we are seeking to build an unpretentious, non-judgmental community where everyone can be honest about the joys and struggles they encounter in life, and supported in them, and where differences are acknowledged and respected.
Partnership: we seek to work with other like-minded organisations and individuals, wherever possible, in working out our mission and vision.
To facilitate the work of implementing our vision and mission it is important that we maintain the fabric of the Church of St. Mary Magdalene and the attached meeting room and church hall.
Achievements and Performance
Worship and Prayer
Sunday worship has continued in the same pattern as in 2023. Communion services are held at 10.30am on the second and fourth Sunday of the month, with an all age service on the first Sunday of the month and a cafe-style service, Sunday Soul Time on the third Sunday of the month. During the communion services we also make provision for children and young people, with Micro Mags for pre-schoolers, Mini Mags for those children at primary school up to and including year 5 and Hot Choc Elders for those young people in school year 6 and above. Special provision is also made for children and young people during Sunday Soul Time.
In addition to this regular pattern, special seasonal services were held at Christmas and at Easter, including daily reflections during Holy Week. We were also delighted to host nine baptisms in the course of the year.
In addition to our Sunday worship, Jesus Time, the fresh expression of worship which was pioneered at the Bridge community Friday gathering, has continued. This comprises a short time of worship, including songs, prayer, a re-telling of a bible story and a short talk. On average between 10 and 15 people attend this each week.
Congregation growth
The congregation has grown during 2024 to a usual Sunday attendance of 72 adults and 9 under 16s. Our electoral roll now stands at 79, from 78 last year. The total worshipping community has also grown to 148 people, including 30 under 16s.
Pastoral Care
During 2024 we restructured our pastoral care team, under the leadership of the incumbent, The Revd Matthew Price. There are now 11 members, including the vicar, curate and our commissioned Anna Chaplain , Sue Loades. The team have been active in caring for the needs of the church family and in home visiting. Home Communions have also been offered and support continues to be offered by the Wednesday Communion service followed by Open House.
Two MagLife groups met for much of the year for mutual fellowship, Bible study and prayer. One group meets during the day time and one in the evening. MagLife groups are an important part of the life of the church and our individual walk with Jesus. Theologian, J.I. Packer, writes in his book, Knowing God, that small groups help us see God more clearly through the discussions. It is from this basis that we have MagLife groups and use a discussion based approach in small groups rather than a lecture/listen approach.
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During 2024 these groups have studied a variety of books from the Bible, often looking at the passage from the previous Sunday in greater depth. Both groups followed the newly released Practicing The Way Course, during 2024.
At the end of 2024 there were officially nine people in the daytime group with attendance ranging from six to nine each week. The evening group is slightly larger with an official membership of 16 and an average attendance of 14.
Forever Young
Forever Young, a group for over 65s has continued to meet every month during 2024, under the leadership of Anna Chaplain , Sue Loades, with support from the Volunteers Coordinator and a committed group of volunteers. Further funding from Norfolk Community Foundation’s Connecting Older People Fund has continued to support this group, with 35-40 people attending each month and a total membership of over 60 people.
Sessions are varied and very much tailored to the people attending. Once a year the group is consulted on what activities they have really enjoyed and what other activities they would like to try. 2024 was rather a busy year, with a boat trip around the broads as well as various guests leading craft sessions, flower arranging, wreath making, chair exercises and bee keeping. In addition, there have been bingo sessions, board games, jigsaws and carpet bowls. The group also enjoyed a summer barbecue and a Christmas meal at the Pier Hotel.
Evangelistic and Missional Endeavours
During the first half of 2024, the church hosted a Hope Explored course with am average of 12 attendees. This was followed by a Christianity Explored course, which the same group attended. At the Bridge, ‘Jesus Time’, a fresh expression of worship, has continued at 11am-11.20am on Fridays with 10 to 15 people attending.
Annual community events have continued and been developed, especially in terms of Christian content, but also with two new additions.
Community Pancake Party (300 attendees) Easter egg Trail (250 attendees) Summer on the Mag (5000+ attendees) Light on a Dark Night (300 attendees) Christmas on the Mag (400 attendees) Quiz, Chips and Chat (110 attendees) [new for 2024] Wreath Making Afternoon (35 attendees) [new for 2024]
Summer on the Mag and Christmas on the Mag continued to benefit from our relationship with Freshly Greated and funding from Norfolk Community Foundation’s Love Norfolk Fund, to bring high quality contemporary arts to the event.
In addition, in the run up to the 2024 General Election, the church hosted a hustings with all the candidates standing for election in the Great Yarmouth parliamentary constituency attending. The hustings, which was also live-streamed on YouTube, was chaired by the vicar and attended by over 100 people in person.
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Open House
Open House drop-in coffee morning on a Wednesday morning is open to all from the community. During 2024, attendance grew from an average of 35 to 50 and the provision and variety of activities was also developed. During this year, some of the activities have included: prize bingo; a quiz; flower arranging; Easter crafts; vintage games; knitting twiddle muff making; a dog cafe; diamond art; watercolour painting; a visiting pianist; and seed planting. There was also a Christmas special with carols singalong and Christmas card and decorations making when attendees were encouraged to wear Christmas jumpers. In addition to the special activities there is always an on-going jigsaw for anyone to join in with. Open house has developed into a place where many come to meet their friends, make new friends , eat cake and have coffee in a warm, welcoming and safe environment.
Community Workshop and Gardening Team
In 2024 further developments were made in this project after a period of slower progress due to a change in the volunteer team. The vision was thankfully maintained to see carpentry skills made accessible in the community, with mental health and Christian faith support. This vision was implemented further with the shed being kitted out, the team strengthened and paperwork being put in place for the work going forwards. And good working relationships have been formed with the Gardening Team, who have been maintaining and developing the gardens.
The Bridge
Each Tuesday on average 55 adults have been welcomed who are experiencing isolation, unemployment, housing problems, mental health challenges, addictions, disabilities and other life challenges. Served a nutritious three course hot meal in tables of 8, each facilitated by a dedicated pastoral care volunteer, we have formed friendships, found mutual support in small groups, found a listening ear and practical help/advice through our Community Link, Dial worker, MIND mental health recovery worker and the visiting presence of the GYBC Rise Team (addressing homelessness, addictions and mental health). The employment of a dedicated Cook has meant that there has been stability and through mentoring the Cook has developed and grown in confidence, enabling others to benefit from the mentoring too. 16 people have volunteered week after week to bring that community together.
Cooking courses have been regularly taken up and the Jesus Time slot at the Friday Drop-in has introduced many to the teachings and stories of Jesus (from the gospels of Mark and Luke). Funding has been provided by DCMS Know Your Neighbourhood, and other smaller funders through the NCF, as well as contributions from participants on the day.
Foodbank
Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at St Mary Magdalene and Thursday mornings at Great Yarmouth Pathway, Yarmouth and Magdalen Foodbank distributed 4803 parcels, of which 1470 parcels were distributed to children. Often a number of reasons are given by the referral agency for someone to need a food parcel. However, 48% gave 'Rising cost of Essentials’ as a reason and 70% are on benefits and not earning. £91 a week on Universal Credit has not been viable for people to make ends meet. We are keen to see significant increases in this basic benefit. 18.43% of our recipients have priority debt. (Eg. Utility bills or rent). 12.45% have non-priority debt (e.g. credit cards). Thankfully with a close active partnership with Dial these issues are immediately addressed with support given for budgeting, debt relief and
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income maximisation. Most foodbank recipients are referred into Dial and this is often transformative.
13.22% of recipients are insecurely housed and our Community Link worker works closely with the rough sleeping team at the council addressing these issues.
All of the above means that those coming to the foodbank, although they on average receive only 1.8 parcels each (being an emergency provision only), they are immediately given direct access into longer term, advice, help and support which we are finding is incredibly effective and often life changing.
Donations are so vital to the foodbank and St Mary Magdalene is open 5 days a week 9-4pm to receive food donations as well as on Sunday mornings. If you have a large donation that needs collecting, please email Debbie King at warehouse@yarmouthmagdalen.foodbank.org.uk and she will happily arrange to collect it from you with the van. Food storage is now centralised at the Yarmouth and Magdalen Foodbank Warehouse situated behind Tescos, which is where Debbie and her team are based, whilst packing for parcels distributed at St Mary Magdalene continues to take place in the StMM Cabin.
Funding has been provided by the local community supported and sustained by Trussell Trust who have been extremely generous and a supportive partner to this joint endeavour of GY Pathway and St Mary Magdalene.
Volunteering
The Community Team continues to support various ministries and services at St Mary Magdalene in the community and volunteers in the church community provide vital leadership to the church and to the groups and ministries provided. The appointment of the Volunteer Coordinator has meant that numbers of volunteers have increased from 90 to 150 over the course of the year, including a considerable number who have benefited from a highly supportive, nurturing and accessible volunteering environment. Support from a dedicated employee has meant that the various community groups and projects have been run in a stable and sustainable manner, despite the growth and developments.
Staff Team
This has been stable during 2024, with the continued employment as follows: Matthew Price, Vicar
Karl Ross, Assistant Curate
Anna Price, Community Strategic Manager Gosia Rockall, Operations Coordinator Sue Loades, Community Link Sarah Simmons, Volunteer Coordinator Charlotte Eaton, Cook
In addition:
The funding partnerships with GY Dial and with Norfolk and Waveney MIND have meant we have continued to have a member of each of their staff on site for large portions of the week. And our partnership with GY Pathway and the Trussell Trust mean that the Yarmouth and
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Magdalen Foodbank Warehouse Coordinator continues to support our foodbank centre with food storage and the regular flow of supplies.
And Identity Youth Project were finally able to provide visa sponsorship for Gabi GroenewaldSimmons to be employed in the Autumn; she is also based at St Mary Magdalene and drawn into the staff team here.
Magpies
Our parent/carer and baby/toddler group has continued to flourish under the leadership of Jan Gwyn and Vicky Moyse with an excellent team of volunteers. The parents are cared for pastorally; the children have wonderful equipment; and the families receive introductions to the Bible and faith through their story times and thoughtfully Bible-based crafts. Around 15-20 families attend each week.
Youth and children’s work
Mags Outreach Youth Club (for school years 6-11) meeting fortnightly on Friday nights has flourished with a strong team of seven volunteers and 25 regularly attending (having put a limit on numbers to improve relationships). Young people attending have come from Wroughton Primary, Lynn Grove, Ormiston Venture, Cliff Park, Ormiston Herman and Peterhouse.
Hot Choc Elders (for 11-17s) , has provided a discipleship opportunity for young people attending our Sunday congregation twice a month with often up to ten attending.
Mini -Mags (for 4-11s) and Micro-Mags (for 0-3s) have joined up to provide creative learning opportunities on Sunday morning. Numbers are very variable but sometimes are up to eight or nine.
Identity Youth Project delivered two main groups for young people which have enormously benefited youth from our congregation and have supported both Hot Choc Elders and Mags Youth Group. The Identity delivered groups are as follows:
Central: A twice monthly group for Christian young people. Central aims to be a safe space where young believers from the various churches in Gorleston can have fun together and talk about their faith. This group had seven regular attendees and represented three different churches. In November we were able to take a few of these young people on the Soul Shaper weekend at Horstead run by the Diocese of Norwich. We also had a great end of year event at Quasar with some of the youth from Cliff Park Community Church. Please continue to pray for this ministry particularly that God will guide us as we look forward and that he will continue to work in the lives of the young people.
Zip: Our weekly Bible study group. We had a committed group of four girls. It is wonderful to see them all grow in their knowledge of God and scripture through our meetings together. Over the year they did a study on Matthew, completed a prayer course, did a study on Genesis and towards the end of the year looked at different passages linked to Jesus’ birth. Please pray for the girls that come that they will be encouraged and be confident in what they know so that they will be able to share with those around them.
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Hope into Action
This year three tenants have benefited from the support of our house, and the residents have all made significant progress in their support plans towards independent living. We have been ably supported in this endeavour by the Hope into Action empowerment workers and a team of church volunteers known as the friendship and support group.
Link with local schools
Our Vicar has continued to have close links with both Primary schools in the parish, conducting assemblies in both. In addition, he has continued to serve as the chair of the Local Governing Board of the Ark Federation, a federation of two schools - Peterhouse Church of England Primary Academy (in the St Mary Magdalene Parish) and Moorlands Church of England Primary Academy (in the Parish of Belton). Congregation member, Gabby Saunders, has also served as governor for the Ark Federation.
Our Vicar has also continued to serve as the chair of the Academy Council for Lynn Grove Academy, a local secondary school, where he has also conducted virtual assemblies. Matthew also led the Creative Education Trust Carol Service for Eastern Schools in Great Yarmouth Minster, where the address was given by the Bishop of Thetford.
Parish Church and Church Hall
During 2024 we have continued to work towards the completion of items identified in the last Quinquennial inspection of our building. In addition, we have replaced a large amount of the lighting in the building with low energy LED lighting. We have also renewed and replaced the audio visual equipment in the church that is used for service and other functions. This has improved the quality of the sound in the building and enabled the streaming of our services and other events via the church YouTube channel. We were also delighted to achieve the ARocha Bronze EcoChurch Award in the course of 2024.
During 2024 the PCC commissioned a Fire Safety Assessment of the building and is committed to working towards implementing the recommendations made during the report. The first stage of this was completed during 2024 with the installation of fire alarms at each main exit of the building and fire safety notices.
During the course of 2024 responsibility for managing building matters was handed from Nick Hewitt to Mark Stanley. Grateful thanks go to both Nick and Mark for their important work in this area.
Financial Information
Total receipts on unrestricted funds were £53,970 of which £32,731 was unrestricted voluntary donations, and a further £2,900 from unrestricted grants and £5,745 was from Gift Aid. Restricted donations of £41,271 and grants for restricted purposes totalling £77,023 were also received and are detailed in the Financial Statements.
After increases in each of the previous three years (including and increase of 38% last year), planned giving increased by a further 9% in 2024. The overall increase in giving in 2024 was 11% compared with 2023. This was helped by a continued increasing use of the Parish Giving Scheme, which we introduced in late 2022. Total unrestricted income, including tax recovered
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and grants, reduced by just over 20% compared with last year, because of a reduction in unrestricted grants and a PCC decision to designate some income received at the end of last year particularly for our community work in 2025. Taken together unrestricted and designated income rose by just over 44% compared to 2023.
£60,142 was spent from unrestricted funds to provide the Christian ministry from St Mary Magdalene Church, including the contribution to the diocesan parish share which increased to £13,962 in 2024 and largely provides the stipends and housing for the clergy. This was at a very similar level to in 2023.
The net result for the year was a deficit of receipts compared to payments of £6,172 on unrestricted funds. This was negated by a transfer of funds from restricted to unrestricted funds of £13,346, where contributions towards general costs were received as part of restricted grants. Therefore at the end of 2024 unrestricted funds had risen by £7,174 to £23,829. In addition to this the PCC have designated a reserves fund; see further below
Reserves Policy
It is PCC policy to maintain a designated reserves funds which equates to at least three months unrestricted payments. This is equivalent to approximately £5,000. This is the designated fund shown in our accounts. Given the change in funding of the various staff positions at the end of 2024, the PCC has committed to reviewing its reserves policy in the course of 2025.
Donors
We are thankful for our faithful congregation members, some external individual donors, and to the following trusts for supporting our community work in 2024:
The Lady Hind Trust Trussell Trust GYBC Cultural Connections The Ranworth Trust The Geoffrey Watling Charity Community of All Hallows Charitable Trust The Paul Basham Charitable Trust Norfolk Community Foundation:
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Dept of Culture, Media and Sport - Know Your Neighbourhood (NCF)
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Surviving Winter (NCF)
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Connecting Older People (NCF)
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Love Norfolk (NCF)
Volunteers
We would like to thank all the volunteers, within the congregation, who work so hard to make our church the lively and vibrant community it is. In particular we want to mention our churchwardens Janet Upton and Jan Gwyn who have given excellent oversight and wisdom to the leadership of the church, and our treasurer, Brian Philpot for his tireless work in maintaining the church finances during continued financial growth and developing complexities.
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Thanks also go to the team of community volunteers who, whilst not being members of the church, give significant time to support the operation of the foodbank, the bridge, the workshop, cooking courses, community groups and care for the church buildings and gardens, along with our community events.
Structure, governance and management
The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. At St. Mary Magdalene the membership of the PCC consists of the licensed clergy in our parish (currently our incumbent and assistant curate), churchwardens, representatives elected to the Deanery Synod and PCC members elected by those members of the congregation who are on the electoral roll of the church.
All those who attend our services are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC. The PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance to the parish including deciding on how the funds of the PCC are to be spent. New members receive initial training into the workings of the PCC.
The full PCC met four times during the year with an average level of attendance of more than 90%. A standing committee, made up of the incumbent, the two church wardens, the treasurer and two other elected members from among the PCC, meets in between PCC meetings to deal with any urgent business, and other matters delegated to it by the full PCC.
The PCC appoints a designated Parish Safeguarding Officer. During 2024, Janet Upton has continued to serve in this role. Safeguarding is a standing item on the PCC agenda and the PCC is monitoring compliance via the Church of England provided dashboard. In addition to the Diocesan supported DBS checks and training, additional safeguarding training has been sought, particularly for volunteers who are working with vulnerable adults from the wider community.
Administrative Information
St. Mary Magdalene Church is situated on Magdalen Square, Gorleston. It is part of the Diocese of Norwich within the Church of England. The correspondence address is St Mary Magdalene Church, Magdalen Square, Gorleston NR31 7BZ. The PCC is a body corporate (PCC Powers Measure 1956, Church Representation Rules 2020). We were registered with the Charity Commission on 9th April 2024 with the number: 1207772.
PCC members who have served at any time from 1st January 2023 until the date this report was approved are:
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Incumbent: The Reverend Matthew Price (Chair)
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Assistant Curate: The Reverend Karl Ross
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Church Wardens: Mrs Janet Upton (also the Parish Safeguarding Officer) and Mr Nicholas Hewitt (until 14th May 2024)/Mrs Janice Gwyn (from 14th May 2024)
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Elected members:
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Mrs Anna Price (resigned 2nd April 2024)
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Mr Christopher Upton
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Ms Victoria Moyse
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Mrs Janice Gwyn (until 14th May 2024)
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Mrs Susan Loades (resigned 2nd April 2024)
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Mrs Catherine Banim, secretary (resigned 30th September 2024)
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Mrs Gabrielle Saunders
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Mr David Yaxley, Deanery Synod representative
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Mr Connor Hall, Deanery Synod representative
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Mr Nonso Nnamdi Nwagbo (resigned 30th September 2024)
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Mr Stuart Hanks, Deanery Synod Election (elected 14th May 2024)
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Mrs Helen Stanley (elected 14th May 2024)
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Mrs Beverley Brown (elected 14th May 2024)
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Mrs Rachel Hewitt (elected 14th May 2024)
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Mrs Julie Hanks (elected 14th May 2024)
Approved by the PCC on Sunday 4th May 2025 and signed on their behalf by the Reverend Matthew Price (PCC chair)
The PCC of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Gorleston St Mary Magdalene
Financial Statement for the year ended 31[st] December 2024 Receipts and Payments Account
| Unrestricted | Designated |
Restricted | Endowment | Total | Prior year total |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | funds | funds | funds | ||
| funds | ||||||
| Receipts | ||||||
| Donations and legacies | £41,376 | £35,776 | £119,121 | - | £196,272 | £214,038 |
| Income from charitable activities | £429 | - | - | - | £429 | £787 |
| Other trading activities | £730 | - | - | - | £730 | £528 |
| Investments | £11,435 | - | - | - | £11,435 | £8,571 |
| Other income | - | - | - | - | - | £440 |
| Total Receipts | £53,970 | **£35,776 ** | £119,121 | **- ** | £208,867 | £224,364 |
| Payments | ||||||
| Raising funds | - | - | - | - | - | £17 |
| Expenditure on charitable activities | £60,142 | £16,482 | £149,338 | - | £225,962 | £200,091 |
| Other expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total Payments | £60,142 | **£16,482 ** | £149,338 | **- ** | £225,962 | £200,108 |
| Excess of receipts over payments before transfer |
(£6,172) | **£19,294 ** | (£30,217) | **- ** | (£17,095) | £24,255 |
| Transfers: | ||||||
| Gross transfers between funds - in | £13,346 | £3,787 | £18,256 | - | £35,389 | £317,775 |
| Gross transfers between funds - out | - | - | (£35,389) | - | (£35,389) | (£317,775) |
| Excess of receipts over payments before other gains |
£7,174 | £23,081 | (£47,350) | - | (£17,095) | £24,255 |
| Net movement in funds | £7,174 | **£23,081 ** | (£47,350) | **- ** | (£17,095) | £24,255 |
| Reconciliation of funds | ||||||
| Excess of receipts over payments at beginning of the year |
£16,655 | £15,288 | £92,452 | **- ** | £124,395 | £100,140 |
| Excess of receipts over payments for the year |
£23,829 | £38,369 | £45,102 | **- ** | £107,300 | £124,395 |
Represented by
| Unrestricted | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Fund | £23,829 | - | - | - | £23,829 | £16,655 |
| Designated | ||||||
| Expenditure Reserves | - | £5,000 | - | - | £5,000 | £5,000 |
| Pension reserves | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| S James Legacy | - | - | - | - | - | £10,288 |
| Salaries Fund | - | £33,369 | - | - | £33,369 | - |
| Restricted | ||||||
| Agency collection | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Community Hardship Fund (NCF) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Community Link Worker | - | - | £15,051 | - | £15,051 | £30,460 |
| Community Work Shop | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Connecting Older People Fund | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Fabric | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| FAM | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Food Bank | - | - | £16,813 | - | £16,813 | £16,553 |
| Forever Young | - | - | £1,589 | - | £1,589 | £1,066 |
| Know Your Neighbour | - | - | - | - | - | £25,943 |
| KYN Focus Groups | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| KYN Top Up | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Love Norfolk (On The Mag) | - | - | - | - | - | £4,673 |
| Magpies | - | - | £722 | - | £722 | £737 |
| MAGS | - | - | £416 | - | £416 | £249 |
| Mercers | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| NCF - Household Support Grant | - | - | £1,562 | - | £1,562 | £5,609 |
| NCF - Love Norfolk 2024 | - | - | £1,068 | - | £1,068 | - |
| NCF - Surviving Winter Fund | - | - | £1,891 | - | £1,891 | - |
| Operations Coordinator | - | - | £5,657 | - | £5,657 | £3,650 |
| The Bridge | - | - | (£2,421) | - | (£2,421) | £3,513 |
| Trussell Trust Volunteer Coordinator Fund |
- | - | £2,755 | - | £2,755 | - |
Balance Sheet
| As at 31/12/2024 As at 31/12/2023 |
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| Fixed assets Current assets Cash At Bank And In Hand Liabilities Creditors: Amounts Falling Due In One Year Net current assets less current liabilities Total assets less current liabilities Liabilities Total net assets less liabilities Represented by Unrestricted Unrestricted - General Funds Designated Designated - Expenditure Reserves Designated - S James Legacy Designated - Salaries Fund Restricted Restricted - Community Link Worker Restricted - Food Bank Restricted - Forever Young Restricted - Know Your Neighbour Restricted - Love Norfolk (On The Mag) Restricted - Magpies |
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| - - £107,599 £125,337 |
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| £107,599 £125,337 £298 £941 |
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| £298 £941 |
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| £107,300 £124,395 |
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| £107,300 £124,395 - - |
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| £107,300 £124,395 £23,829 £16,655 £5,000 £5,000 - £10,288 £33,369 - £15,051 £30,460 £16,813 £16,553 £1,589 £1,066 - £25,943 - £4,673 £722 £737 |
| Restricted - MAGS Restricted - NCF - Household Support Grant Restricted - NCF - Love Norfolk 2024 Restricted - NCF - Surviving Winter Fund Restricted - Operations Coordinator Restricted - The Bridge Restricted - Trussell Trust Volunteer Coordinator Fund Fund Totals |
£416 £249 £1,562 £5,609 £1,068 - £1,891 - £5,657 £3,650 (£2,421) £3,513 £2,755 - |
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| £107,300 £124,395 |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities (by fund)
| Balance Previous balance |
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| Cash At Bank And In Hand 6501: CAF Bank current account General Fund Unrestricted Agency collection Restricted 6502: Lloyds Holding A/c Food Bank Restricted General Fund Unrestricted 6503: Lloyds Current A/c (closed) General Fund Unrestricted 6505: CAF Gold Account (Deposit Account) Operations Coordinator Restricted Community Link Worker Restricted Salaries Fund Designated Food Bank Restricted Forever Young Restricted Know Your Neighbour Restricted S James Legacy Designated Magpies Restricted |
£6,300 £6,167 £298 £941 |
| £6,599 £7,108 £1,000 - - £1,000 |
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| £1,000 £1,000 - £644 |
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| - £644 £5,657 £3,650 £15,051 £30,460 £33,369 - £15,813 £16,553 £1,589 £1,066 - £25,943 - £10,288 £722 £737 |
| MAGS | Restricted | £416 | £249 | ||||
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| NCF - Household Support | Grant | Restricted | £1,562 | £5,609 | |||
| NCF - Love Norfolk 2024 | Restricted | £1,068 | - | ||||
| NCF - Surviving Winter Fund | Restricted | £1,891 | - | ||||
| Love Norfolk (On The Mag) | Restricted | - | £4,673 | ||||
| Expenditure Reserves | Designated | £5,000 | £5,000 | ||||
| The Bridge | Restricted | (£2,421) | £3,513 | ||||
| Trussell Trust Volunteer Coordinator | Fund | Restricted | £2,755 | - | |||
| General Fund | Unrestricted | £17,529 | £8,845 | ||||
| £100,000 | £116,585 | ||||||
| Cash At Bank | And In Hand | £107,599 | £125,337 | ||||
| Agency Accounts | |||||||
| 6699: Agency collections | |||||||
| Agency collection | Restricted | £298 | £941 | ||||
| £298 | £941 | ||||||
| Agency Accounts | £298 | £941 | |||||
| Grand Total | £107,300 | £124,395 | |||||
| Fund movement summary | |||||||
| Fund | **Opening ** | Incoming | Outgoing | Transfers | Gains/Losses | Journals | Closing |
| Admin Support | |||||||
| Restricted | £3,650 | £26,275 | £25,487 | £1,218 | - | - | £5,657 |
| Sub-totals | £3,650 | £26,275 | £25,487 | £1,218 | - | - | £5,657 |
| CHF | |||||||
| Restricted | - | £7,790 | £7,329 | (£461) | - | - | - |
| Sub-totals | - | £7,790 | £7,329 | (£461) | - | - | - |
| CLW SL | |||||||
| Restricted | £30,460 | £16,509 | £23,879 | (£8,039) | - | - | £15,051 |
| Sub-totals | £30,460 | £16,509 | £23,879 | (£8,039) | - | - | £15,051 |
Community Work Shop
| Restricted | - | - | £519 | £519 | - | - | - | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-totals | - | - | £519 | £519 | - | - | - | |
| COPF | ||||||||
| Restricted | - | £9,958 | £2,912 | (£7,046) | - | - | - | |
| Sub-totals | - | £9,958 | £2,912 | (£7,046) | - | - | - | |
| CSMF | ||||||||
| Designated | - | £35,776 | £6,194 | £3,787 | - | - | £33,369 | |
| Sub-totals | - | £35,776 | £6,194 | £3,787 | - | - | £33,369 | |
| Fabric | ||||||||
| Restricted | - | £9,167 | £9,167 | - | - | - | - | |
| Sub-totals | - | £9,167 | £9,167 | - | - | - | - | |
| Food Bank | ||||||||
| Restricted | £16,553 | £10,977 | £10,717 | - | - | - | £16,813 | |
| Sub-totals | £16,553 | £10,977 | £10,717 | - | - | - | £16,813 | |
| FY | ||||||||
| Restricted | £1,066 | £851 | £328 | - | - | - | £1,589 | |
| Sub-totals | £1,066 | £851 | £328 | - | - | - | £1,589 | |
| KYN | ||||||||
| Restricted | £25,943 | £23,849 | £47,031 | (£2,761) | - | - | - | |
| Sub-totals | £25,943 | £23,849 | £47,031 | (£2,761) | - | - | - | |
| KYN - FG | ||||||||
| Restricted | - | £500 | £90 | (£410) | - | - | - | |
| Sub-totals | - | £500 | £90 | (£410) | - | - | - | |
| Legacy | ||||||||
| Designated | £10,288 | - | £10,288 | - | - | - | - | |
| Sub-totals | £10,288 | - | £10,288 | - | - | - | - |
Magpies
| Restricted | £737 | £1,044 | £1,058 | - | - | - | £722 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-totals | £737 | £1,044 | £1,058 | - | - | - | £722 | |
| MAGS | ||||||||
| Restricted | £249 | £626 | £459 | - | - | - | £416 | |
| Sub-totals | £249 | £626 | £459 | - | - | - | £416 | |
| NCF - HSG | ||||||||
| Restricted | £5,609 | - | £847 | (£3,200) | - | - | £1,562 | |
| Sub-totals | £5,609 | - | £847 | (£3,200) | - | - | £1,562 | |
| NCF - LN24 | ||||||||
| Restricted | - | £1,500 | £432 | - | - | - | £1,068 | |
| Sub-totals | - | £1,500 | £432 | - | - | - | £1,068 | |
| NCF- SWF | ||||||||
| Restricted | - | £2,000 | £109 | - | - | - | £1,891 | |
| Sub-totals | - | £2,000 | £109 | - | - | - | £1,891 | |
| OTM | ||||||||
| Restricted | £4,673 | £400 | £4,849 | (£224) | - | - | - | |
| Sub-totals | £4,673 | £400 | £4,849 | (£224) | - | - | - | |
| Reserves | ||||||||
| Designated | £5,000 | - | - | - | - | - | £5,000 | |
| Sub-totals | £5,000 | - | - | - | - | - | £5,000 | |
| The Bridge | ||||||||
| Restricted | £3,513 | £1,584 | £10,788 | £3,271 | - | - | (£2,421) | |
| Sub-totals | £3,513 | £1,584 | £10,788 | £3,271 | - | - | (£2,421) |
TTVCF (SS)
| Restricted | - | £6,089 | £3,335 | - | - | - | £2,755 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-totals | - | £6,089 | £3,335 | - | - | - | £2,755 | |
| General | ||||||||
| Unrestricted | £16,655 | £53,970 | £60,142 | £13,346 | - | - | £23,829 | |
| Sub-totals | £16,655 | £53,970 | £60,142 | £13,346 | - | - | £23,829 | |
| Totals | £124,395 | £208,867 | £225,962 | - | - | **- ** | £107,300 |
Analysis of income and expenditure
Total
| Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment This year Last year | |
|---|---|
| RECEIPTS Donations and legacies 0101 - Gift Aid - Bank 0102 - Gift Aid - SumUp - Regular 0103 - Gift Aid - PGS 0201 - Other planned giving Bank 0202 - Other planned giving PGS 0203 - Other Planned Giving - SumUp 0301 - Loose plate collections 0302 - Sum Up 0303 - SumUp Gift Aid 0501 - One-off Gift Aid gifts 0550 - Donations appeals etc 0551 - Donations appeals Gift Aid 0601 - Tax recoverable on Gift Aid 0801 - Recurring grants 08A1 - Non-recurring one-off grants Donations and legacies Totals |
£660 - £60 - £720 £7,466 £80 - - - £80 £220 £11,569 - - - £11,569 £6,995 £91 - - - £91 £23 £5,425 - - - £5,425 £1,855 £160 - - - £160 - £3,518 - - - £3,518 £2,868 £882 - £184 - £1,065 £674 £583 - £95 - £678 £932 - - - - - £2,350 £8,263 - £40,672 - £48,935 £45,618 £1,500 - £260 - £1,760 - £5,745 - £827 - £6,572 £6,522 £1,800 £3,776 £51,430 - £57,006 £99,057 £1,100 £32,000 £25,593 - £58,693 £39,460 |
| £41,376 £35,776 £119,121 - £196,272 £214,038 |
| Income from charitable activities | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1101 - Fees for weddings and funerals | £429 | - | - | - | £429 | £787 |
| Income from charitable activities Totals |
£429 | - | - | - | £429 | £787 |
| Other trading activities | ||||||
| 0910 - Rummage sales etc FUNDRAISING incl Easy F R |
£730 | - | - | - | £730 | £528 |
| Other trading activities Totals | £730 | - | - | - | £730 | £528 |
| Investments | ||||||
| 1020 - Bank and building society interest |
£2,235 | - | - | - | £2,235 | £1,381 |
| 1030 - Rent from lands or buildings | £9,200 | - | - | - | £9,200 | £7,190 |
| Investments Totals | £11,435 | - | - | **- ** | £11,435 | £8,571 |
| Other income | ||||||
| 1320 - Surplus - sales of fixed assets | - | - | - | - | - | £440 |
| Other income Totals | - | - | - | - | - | £440 |
| Receipts Grand totals | £53,970 | **£35,776 ** | £119,121 | **- ** | **£208,867 ** | £224,364 |
| PAYMENTS | ||||||
| Raising funds | ||||||
| 1730 - Costs of fetes & other events | - | - | - | - | - | £17 |
| Raising funds Totals | - | - | - | - | - | £17 |
| Expenditure on charitable activities | ||||||
| 1702 - Bank Charges (incl SumUp & Stripe etc) |
£169 | - | - | - | £169 | £104 |
| 1850 - Home mission | £10,552 | - | £46,818 | - | £57,370 | £41,062 |
| 1910 - Ministry parish share etc | £13,962 | - | - | - | £13,962 | £13,137 |
| 2001 - Assistant staff costs | £99 | - | - | - | £99 | £211 |
| 2050 - Payroll Costs | £69 | £6,194 | £82,759 | - | £89,022 | £60,962 |
| 2101 - Working expenses of incumbent | £79 | - | - | - | £79 | £27 |
| 2102 - Vicar's Travelling | £1,978 | - | - | - | £1,978 | £1,878 |
| 2150 - Vicar's telephone | £149 | - | - | - | £149 | £137 |
| 2201 - Parish training and mission | £149 | - | - | - | £149 | £30 |
| 2301 - Church running - insurance | £1,203 | - | - | - | £1,203 | £1,400 |
| 2310 - Church office - telephone | £712 | - | £159 | - | £870 | £861 |
| 2320 - Organ / piano tuning | - | - | - | - | - | £339 |
| 2330 - Church maintenance | £4,221 | - | - | - | £4,221 | £2,027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2331 - Cleaning | £2,923 | - | £2,317 | - | £5,240 | £3,862 |
| 2340 - Upkeep of services | £1,662 | - | - | - | £1,662 | £2,721 |
| 2341 - Materials for Services | - | - | - | - | - | £178 |
| 2342 - Refreshments for Services | £1,369 | - | - | - | £1,369 | £1,701 |
| 2360 - Administration | £2,724 | - | - | - | £2,724 | £2,536 |
| 2361 - Photocopier | £1,494 | - | - | - | £1,494 | £1,460 |
| 2362 - Stationary | £766 | - | - | - | £766 | £633 |
| 2370 - Visiting speakers / locums | - | - | - | - | - | £20 |
| 2401 - Church running - electric | £8,327 | - | £6,813 | - | £15,140 | £20,485 |
| 2420 - Church running - water | £158 | - | - | - | £158 | £145 |
| 2540 - Hall running - gas | - | - | £1,305 | - | £1,305 | £2,810 |
| 2560 - Hall running - maintenance | £3,206 | £2,721 | - | - | £5,928 | £1,509 |
| 2701 - Church major repairs - structure | £4,171 | £5,259 | - | - | £9,430 | £36,802 |
| 2710 - Church major repairs - installation |
- | - | £9,167 | - | £9,167 | £3,053 |
| 2801 - Hall + major repairs - structure | - | £1,610 | - | - | £1,610 | - |
| 2820 - Hall + major repairs - installation | - | £698 | - | - | £698 | - |
| Expenditure on charitable activities Totals |
£60,142 | **£16,482 ** | £149,338 | **- ** | **£225,962 ** | £200,091 |
| Payments Grand totals | £60,142 | **£16,482 ** | £149,338 | **- ** | **£225,962 ** | £200,108 |
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