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2024-12-31-accounts

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Totley All Saints

Reports & Accounts

Financial Year Ending 31/12/2024

Contents

Legal & Administrative Details Vicar’s Report Trustees Report Treasurer Report Independent Examiners Report Receipts & Payments Statement Asset & Liability Statement Notes to the Accounts

All Saints Totley 2024 Annual Report and Accounts

Legal & Administrative Details

Charity Name: The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Number: Parish of Totley All Saints 1208603 Charity Address: Totley Hall Lane Totley, Sheffield S17 4AA

Trustees: Incumbent

Wardens

Readers

Licensed

Elected Members

Non-voting members

Independent Ashley Ellis, Examiner: 22 Barholm Rd, Crosspool, Sheffield, S10 5RS

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Vicar ’ s Report 2024

All Saints Church, Totley

Aims and Purpose

Our local church is committed to reaching as many people in Totley Parish and beyond with the good news of Jesus so they may come to know Him as their Lord and Saviour, and that the Church might be a blessing to the area - both for those involved in our church family and those who simply benefit from living nearby or enjoy our community events / facilities.

Our weekly activities include our Sunday morning service, children's work specifically aimed at young people, a youth group on Sunday evenings, Bible study groups to help people grow in faith and godliness, a toddler group, the Natter group for the over-60s, a midweek communion service (for those unable to attend on Sunday mornings or those seeking a quieter, reflective time). Monthly, we also offer a church family prayer meeting. More ad-hoc, we offer groups for those exploring the Christian faith through evangelistic courses, church family picnics, social events, and engagement activities throughout the year – aimed at current and future members of our growing church community.

Electoral Roll Review

At the end of 2024 there were 104 people on the electoral roll, up from 85 the previous year. Our average weekly attendance in October 2024 was 137 , reflecting the ongoing consistent growth seen over the last couple of years. We are thankful for this increase and the continued engagement of our congregation.

Corporate Worship

We have seen continued growth throughout 2024, with higher in-person attendance at Sunday services, compared to previous years. This is a great joy for which we give thanks. It is especially encouraging that many of those who have started attending were not previously regular churchgoers. A significant number have moved to the area from Hong Kong or elsewhere in the UK and have integrated fully into our Sunday church family. Many also joined our

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regular bible study groups and also have volunteered to serve in various ministries in the church and the local community.

To address overcrowding in our services, we have invested in audiovisual equipment which allows us to add seating in areas of the building that previously had no line of sight which has increased capacity by about 50 places, so allowing us to continue meeting in one space. However, we experience overflow situations during School Services, and at the Christmas Eve Family Carol Services, when there was standing room only. After one of our regular surveys on how to improve our church for all our members, we have begun exploring live-streaming our services so that our new crèche area in the church hall can take an active part in the service.

In 2024, we covered a wide range of biblical teaching, focusing on Mark, Exodus, Hebrews, the Book of Ruth, and the incommunicable attributes of God. Attendance in Growth Groups increased, leading to the creation of an additional regular mid-week group. We have also begun considering launching a Blokes' Group, and have taken in-house full responsibility for our youth work provision (which as previously outsourced to a local charity – Soul Roots).

Church Staff

Thanks to successful grant applications, we were able to advertise and appoint our first paid member of staff (other than the vicar) since the church graft took place in June 2022. Rob Marsden was appointed in September 2024 as our Children's, Youth, and Families Minister (CYFM). He has already made a significant impact, leading the Children and Youth Ministry Team, as well as overseeing the Youth Group on Sunday nights.

Rob and I are supported by a team of dedicated volunteers, including the Reverend Philip Robertson, who was granted Permission to Officiate (PTO) in 2024, greatly aiding with occasional offices. I am also assisted by two Readers and many hard-working volunteers, including our part-time Volunteer Administrator / Fundraiser, Claudia Demuth.

Outreach

2024 marked our Centenary Year, which brought additional opportunities for reaching out to our local community. Special events included:

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We also participated in local community events such as the Open Gardens and the Totley Show, and regularly offered the local community prayer resources.

Annual Church events also continued, with increasing attendance:

We maintained strong relationships with both local primary schools – Totley All Saints CE Primary and Totley Primary - offering key services and assemblies throughout the year.

For our adult congregation and community, we focused on personal evangelism, running courses such as Life of Jesus and Hope Explored. We are exploring the delivery of Alpha courses in the future, in response to regular requests.

Mission Partners

All Saints supports a combination of mission causes (charities) and mission partners (individuals). In 2024 we supported:

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Building and Facilities

All Saints Church comprises a 100-year-old church building and a church hall built in the 1960s, extended in the 1990s. Space constraints remain a challenge, particularly with our growing children ’ s ministry – recent positive changes, after consultation, include the reorganization and reconfiguring of our outdoor sheds to improve our storage; in partnership with three local community groups.

Key developments in 2024:

A feasibility study is in its early stages of development, to explore various potential ideas to improve our space in the medium and long term – including the addition of toilets within the church building; addressing accessibility concerns for older / less mobile attendees in the church hall and church; as well as further changes to improve accessibility for those attending weddings, funerals, and Sunday services.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding remains a top priority. Liz Hayden continues as Parish Safeguarding Officer, with Sophie Bryant as Deputy Parish Safeguarding Officer. They report regularly to the PCC, and we reaffirm our commitment to being

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vigilant and transparent in safeguarding practices, listening to and caring for survivors and vulnerable individuals in our church and community.

Conclusion

2024 has been a year of growth, mission, and celebration for All Saints Church. We have seen increased attendance, expanded ministries, and deepened engagement within the local community. As we move forward, we continue to trust in God ’ s provision and seek His wisdom in the work He has set before us.

We give thanks to God for His faithfulness and to all who serve and support the mission of All Saints Church, Totley.

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Trustees Report 2024

Please see Page 2 for list of PCC members.

The full PCC met seven times during the last financial year, and held three further extraordinary meetings. Sub-committees such as Finance, Maintenance, Wardens met between the PCC meetings; with reports of their deliberations received and discussed by the full PCC where necessary.

All Saints Totley Church has been celebrating its Centenary in 2024 which has been marked with a number of church and community focused events throughout the year – including: Hearts for Totley, Family Fun Day at Easter, Nabucco (operatic concert), Beating the Bounds (a centuries-old tradition of hiking the Totley boundary), and the year ending with the Centenary Celebration Service (re-creating the very first service held in 1924). A colourful Centenary Banner was also created, using motifs from our church’s history.

The Church has benefitted from the appointment of a new Children’s, Youth and Families Minister who has settled in well with the children’s work flourishing.

Practical work has incorporated updating policies to ensure they are relevant which has included privacy, security, information and safeguarding policies. There have also been improvements to the grounds such as: replacing paving stones, increasing storage facilities, and repairing the lime mortar wall next to the church.

In June 2024 a new church architect was appointed. With a rapidly increasing congregation, there is a need to expand capacity, improve heating, consider the addition of a disabled toilet in the main church building, and improve creche provision / facilities. The architect will be producing an energy audit and accessibility audit.

Due to the significant growth of the church - with approximately 200 people now regularly engaging - the organisational structure of the church is the latest project the PCC is working on, to ensure such growth is managed effectively. PCC Secretary

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Treasurer’s Report 2024

2024 has been a busy yet exciting year in the life of All Saints Totley as we have celebrated our 100[th] birthday. We have had much to celebrate and thank the Lord in his provision for us as a church – as we grow numerically, across ministry and with more outreach events, we have been blessed by those with a sacrificial heart towards the growth of the Kingdom in Totley and beyond.

At the start of 2024 our financial aims were to seek external funding for our Youth and Children’s Minister; increase our gifts to mission partners, to 7.5% of regular income; and consider how we can better accommodate our growing congregation within our main building and the church hall – as well as catering for all the communities that benefit from our space, activities, and wider outreach.

For this financial year, we budgeted an income of £139,792 – this figure includes external funding obtained for Rob Marsden as our new CYFM – we were successful in securing a number of grants (see notes to accounts). Multiple one-off donations helped boost our cash income to £178,103 - of which £29,334 is restricted to the new and vital Youth and Children’s work.

Cash expenditure for 2024 was budgeted at £101,732 . This figure was projected by the Finance Team which adopted a cautious yet optimistic outlook, after much discussion and consultation. The draft budget was presented to the PCC for approval in November 2023.

Naturally, as our congregation and areas of ministry grow, our costs will increase. One of the bigger unbudgeted costs this year was upgrading the tech within the church so more people can engage in our Sunday worship and special services. Repairs to the church roof, walls and paths also added to our costs. Our total cash expenditure was £116,170.

Our 2024 year-end cash surplus was £61,993, of which £15,800 is for restricted use (see notes to Accounts). As part of good financial stewardship, AST puts aside an agreed amount yearly into Designated Reserve Funds (DRF) to cover known and

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unknown expense increases in future years. In 2024, £19,970 was added to the DRF (including interest). With £8830 utilised in 2024, we have a slight net increase in designated fund value of £11,140, to £40,730 (see funds breakdown).

As of year-end 2024, our church is in a good financial position with no outstanding liabilities. As we look forward towards 2025 and beyond, we are conscious of future cost pressures e.g. further resourcing of our vital Youth and Children’s Minister; set increases in our Common Fund Contribution; and a potential phased Capital Build Project covering both the church and the church hall – to support our increasing needs by developing our facilities further, over the next few years. As such, it seems prudent to put aside an amount each year (as God provides) into a designated Capital Build Fund to help this development – the Treasurer has moved the 2024 residual balance of £34,993 into this Fund.

Our Financial Approach

With the support of the Finance Team, the Treasurer has worked hard this year to improve financial procedures and processes.

One key area is our reserves policy (available on request) which upholds our Christian values and the Charity Commission guidance (that a church uses its reserves for charitable purposes and within a reasonable timeframe (unless the funds in question are held as capital endowment)). Our PCC, supported by the Finance Sub-Committee, have sought to find an appropriate balance (considering our risk tolerance, our capacity for loss, our risk requirements, and all timeframes).

Following consideration, we hold various reserves, to ensure that

On this basis, a total of £54,133 has been set aside in reserves, for 2025, to cover the eventualities outlined above, in various funds, maintained by the Treasurer, and overseen by the PCC.

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Signature

This report was approved by the trustees, and is signed on their behalf by:

Name Chris Pocock
Signature
Date 10/03/25

Objects of the charity

All Saints Totley promotes in the Ecclesiastical Parish, the whole mission of the Church - pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. It also has maintenance responsibilities for the church and church hall of All Saints, Totley.

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Independent Examiners Report

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Totley All Saints ('the charity') for the year ended 31/12/2024.

Responsibilities and Basis of Report

As the trustees of the charity, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent Examiner’s Statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with the accounting records.

I have no concerns and have come across 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.

Independent Examiner’s Details

Name Ashley Ellis
Signature A. Ellis
Date 08/04/25

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Receipts & Payments Statement

Notes Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total Prior Year
Receipts
Donations & Legacies
All other giving (incl special appeals) 1 16,186 2,500 0 18,686 8,889
Collections at Services 2,686 0 0 2,686 1,772
Gift Aid recovered 20,133 140 0 20,273 16,984
Grants (recurring & one off) 2 100 25,900 0 26,000 6,150
Legacies received (capital value) 0 0 0 0 0
Planned Giving 84,557 790 0 85,347 61,441
Charitable Activities
Fees retained by PCC (weddings, funerals etc) 3,681 0 0 3,681 1,888
Other receipts/income not already listed 825 0 0 825 113
Investments
Dividends, interest, income from property etc 4,203 4 0 4,208 2,123
Trading Activities
Trading activities (gross proceeds) NOT fundraising 3 16,396 0 0 16,396 13,246
Other
Sale of Fixed Assets 0 0 0 0 0
Total receipts 148,769 29334 0 178,103 112,606
Payments
Charitable Activities
Church running expenses (inc. Governance) 25,310 556 0 25,866 16,878
Church utility bills 3,321 0 0 3,321 3,144
Clergy and staff expenses 1,539 0 0 1,539 1,128
Costs of trading 4 8,431 556 0 8,987 7,019
Diocesan parish share contribution 37,500 0 0 37,500 35,000
Employee Costs 5 0 11,752 0 11,752 0
Major repairs to the church building 0 0 0 0 0
Major repairs to the church hall 0 0 0 0 0
Mission and evangelism costs 15,170 670 0 15,840 5,367
Mission giving and donations 6 11,365 0 0 11,365 7,174
New building work 0 0 0 0 30,063
Other
Fixed Asset Purchases 0 0 0 0 0
Total payments 102,636 13,534 0 116,170 105,774
Net Receipts / Payments (before transfers) 46,132 15,800 0 61,933 6,832
Fund Transfers In 17,749 0 0 17,749 16,525

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Fund Transfers Out 17,749 0 0 17,749 16,525
Net Movement of Cash Funds 46,132 15,800 0 61,933 6,832
Total Cash Funds Brought Forward 125,993 5,756 0 131,749 124,917
Total Cash Funds Carried Forward 172,125 21,556 0 193,682 131,749
Represented By
General (Unrestricted) 131,395 0 0 131395 96,402
Ministry Reserve Fund (Designated) 833 0 0 833 333
Mission Partners Reserve Fund (Designated) 805 0 0 805 500
Hardship & Vicars Discretion Fund (Designated) 937 0 0 937 500
Repairs Fund (Designated) 232 0 0 232 -574
Boiler Fund (Restricted) 0 4,378 0 4,378 5,490
Quinquennial Fund (Designated) 1,250 0 0 1,250 625
Common Fund Reserve Fund (Designated) 15,550 0 0 15,550 8,000
Legacy Holding Fund (Bird) (Designated) 21,123 0 0 21,123 20,163
Children and Youth Minister (Restricted) 0 17,178 0 17,178 0
Study Notes Fund (Designated) 0 0 0 0 44
Christmas Tree Fund (Restricted) 0 0 0 0 266

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Asset & Liability Statement

Cash Assets

Asset & Liability Statement Asset & Liability Statement Asset & Liability Statement Asset & Liability Statement Asset & Liability Statement Asset & Liability Statement Asset & Liability Statement
Cash Assets
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total Prior Year
General (Unrestricted) 131395 0 0 131395 96402
Ministry Reserve Fund (Designated) 833 0 0 833 333
Mission Partners Reserve Fund (Designated) 805 0 0 805 500
Hardship & Vicars Discretion Fund (Designated) 937 0 0 937 500
Repairs Fund (Designated) 232 0 0 232 -574
Boiler Fund (Restricted) 0 4378 0 4378 5490
Quinquennial Fund (Designated) 1250 0 0 1250 625
Common Fund Reserve Fund (Designated) 15550 0 0 15550 8000
Legacy Holding Fund (Bird) (Designated) 21123 0 0 21123 20163
Children and Youth Minister (Restricted) 0 17178 0 17178 0
Study Notes Fund (Designated) 0 0 0 0 44
Christmas Tree Fund (Restricted) 0 0 0 0 266
Other Monetary Assets
Notes Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total Prior Year
Gift Aid December 2024 Gift Aid 1830 20 0 1850 0
Investment Assets
Notes Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total Prior Year
None 0 0 0 0 0
Fixed Assets
Notes Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total Prior Year
Land & Buildings 0.5 acre land (unvalued) 0 0 0 0 0
Music & PA
Equipment		 4265 0 0 0 0
Computers & IT 850 0 0 0 0
Fixtures & Fittings 4370 0 0 0 0
Liabilities
Notes Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total Prior Year
None 0 0 0 0 0

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Signature

These accounts have been approved by the trustees, and are signed on their behalf by:

Name Chris Pocock
Signature
Date 10/03/25

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Notes to the Accounts

Accounting Policies

The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis and comprise a statement that shows the charity's receipts and payments, a statement that summarises the charity's assets and liabilities and related notes. The accountancy profession have determined that only accounts prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards present a 'true and fair' view and, as these receipts and payments accounts have not (and cannot) be prepared in accordance with accounting standards, these accounts do not present (and are not intended to present) a 'true and fair' view of the charity's financial activities and state of affairs.

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity. Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for particular purposes. Restricted funds are donations which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors; they include donations received from appeals for specific activities or projects.

Transactions to Related Parties

There were no transactions to related parties during the accounting period.

Movement of Funds

Fund Name Opening Balance Income Expenditure Fund Transfers Closing Balance
General
(Unrestricted)		 96,402 146,548 93,806 -17,749 131,395
Ministry Reserve Fund
(Designated)		 333 0 0 500 833
Mission Partners
Reserve Fund
(Designated)		 500 1,260 2,455 1,500 805
Hardship & Vicars
Discretion Fund
(Designated)		 500 0 563 1,000 937
Repairs Fund
(Designated)		 -574 0 5,768 6,574 232
Boiler Fund
(Restricted)		 5,490 0 1,113 0 4,378

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Quinquennial Fund
(Designated)		 625 0 0 625 1,250
Common Fund
Reserve Fund
(Designated)		 8,000 0 0 7,550 15,550
Legacy Holding Fund
(Bird) (Designated)		 20,163 961 0 0 21,123
Weddings and
Funerals Fund
(Unrestricted)		 0 0 0 0 0
Children and Youth
Minister (Restricted)		 0 29,330 12,15152 0 17,178
Study Notes Fund
(Designated)		 44 0 44 0 0
Christmas Tree Fund
(Restricted)		 266 4 270 0 0
TOTAL 131,749 178,103 116,170 0 193,682

Receipts and Payments Statement Notes

1)

Description Unrestricted Restricted
All other giving (incl special
appeals)		 One off Donations 14,648
Nabucco concert (for Grace food
Bank)		 1,538
Gift from Soul Roots 2,500
2)
Description Unrestricted Restricted
Grants (recurring & one off) The Gavins Foundation 7,900
The Church Burgesses 10,000
Gospel Partnership Trust 3,000
SOLA Trust 5,000
Sheffield Diocese LED energy grant 100

3)

Description Unrestricted Restricted
Trading activities (gross proceeds)
NOT fundraising		 Church Hall Hire 16,396

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4)

Description Unrestricted Restricted
Costs of Trading Estimated running cost of Church
Hall
8,431		 556

5)

Description Unrestricted Restricted
Employee Costs Gross Pay 9,863
Employer Pension Contribution 389
Employer NIC 0
Employee Relocation Grant 1,500

6)

Description Unrestricted Restricted
Mission giving and donations Gifts 1,450
Grace Food Bank 1,538
Joel & Beth Hutton 2,400
David Kereto 3,877
Hugh & Helen Simms-Wiliams 1,350
Transport 17 750

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