Charity Number . $13504
THE GREAT BUDWORTH CHURCH
RESTORATION APPEAL FUND
REPORTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

THE GREAT BUDWORTH CHURCH RESTORATION APPEAL FUND
TRUSTEES
Viscount Ashbrook -President
Jim Martin - Chairman
Rev. Alec Brown
Richard Kershaw
Margaret Cross
Philip Acton
Rob Collier
TREASURER
Philip Acton
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER
513504
PRINCIPAL ADDRESS
The Vicarage
High Street
Great Budworth
CW9 6HF
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
Sarah Garside
Chartered Accountsnt
6 Longway Avenue
Charlton Kings
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL53 9JL
BANKERS
Barclays Bank plc
1 Churchill Place
London
E14 5HP

THE GREAT BUDWORTH CHURCH RESTORATION APPEAL FUND
REPORTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees, Report
Report of the Independent Examiner
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Accounts

THE GREAT BUDWORTH CHURCH RESTORATION APPEAL FUND
TRUSTEES, REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
The Tnjstees, as shown on the index of these accounts, present their annual report and financial statements for the
vear ended 31 December 2023
Principal Actlvities and Constitution
The Appeal is a Charitable Trust established by Trust Deed dated 14th January 1983. The object of the Appeal is
the raising of funds for the ￿StOratIon and repair of the fabric of the Church of St Mary and All Saints in Great
Budworth, Cheshire and the provision. restoration and repair of its monuments, omamenls, fumishings,
embellishments and organ and such other charitable purposes as in the opinion of the Trustees are for the benefrt of
th8 Church and the communitv of which it foryrLE Dart.
Review of the Year
The Trustees are pleased to present their report for the year 2023
The funds raised in 2023 amounted to £30,488 from regular pledges, donations and a Bums Night fundraiser. Grant
income was in respect of VAT recovered on eligible expenditure.
Charitable expenditure incu rred in the year was £1 ,887 compnsing works identified in the Quinquennial Inspection
and improvements to facilities in the church.
At 31 st Decembér 2023, the unrostricted Funds of tho Appeal were £112,284 (2022: £80,121) comprising the
General Account of £109,962 and Friends Account of £2,322. The Friends transferred £7,000 to the Gerberal Fund
as a contribution towards important projects undertaken on restoration of the Church.
During the year £17,500 was invested in Ihe CCLA COIF Charities Ethical Investment Fund and £40,000 was
invested in the CCLA Charities Deposit Fund.
The cost of remaining essential works. idèntified in the 2019 Quinquennial Inspection, levelling of uneven paths and
installlng handrdils in the churchyard are included in Capital commitments and will be completed during the first
Reservès Pollcy
The Trustees are aware Ihal income receipts are not guaranteed and therefore have retained sufficient funds lo
ensure the Charitv can conlinue for at least the next 24 months
Rlsk Management
The Tnjslees have a duty to identify and review the risks to wh￿h the Chartly is exposed and to ensure appropriate
controls aTB in place to provide reasonable assurance aqainsl fraud and error
Publlc Benefit
In planning the charity's activities for the year, the Trustees keep in mind the Charily Commisslon guidance on public
benefrt. The focus of the Charitvs activtties during the year explains the delivery by the Charity of public benefrt as
set out above in 'Principal Activities..
Financial Mattèrs
The results for the year are shown in the Statement of Financial Activities on page 3.
Jim Martin
13th May 2024

REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE GREAT 8UDWORTH CHURCH RESTORATION APPEAL FUND
I report on the fina￿1￿ Staten￿ntS of the chw*y for the year ended 31 Decenpber 2021 wlFth are set out on
pages 3 to 6.
Respective Responsibilities of Twstees and Independent Examiner
The Charity s Twslees a￿ responsible for the preparation of the financial statemenls,. you consider Ihat the
audit ￿quirPMent of Section 144 of the Chaiities Act 2011 (the Act) does not appty, and that an independent
examination is ￿qUired.
It is my ￿SponsIbl1￿ lo examine the financial statements underseclx)n 145 of the Act. and to fol1owprocedu￿S
specified in the Generdl Directions gwen by the Charily commissione￿ under section 145(5)(b) of the
ChariesAct and to state whetherparticularmatters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiners. Report
My examination was can7ed out in accofflance with Ihe Genernl Directxv￿ gNen by the Clk71ity Commission.
An 8xaminalion includes a ￿vieW of the accounting ￿ kept by Ihe Chaiity and a comparison of the
rinancial statements presented with those records. It also includes considergtion of any unusual items or
disclosurns in the financial statements. and seeking explanations from you as Tnjstees conceming any such
matters. The proCedu￿S undertaken do not provide 811 th& evidence that would be required in an audit, and
consequently I do nol eXp￿sS an opinion as to whether the financial slatements p￿ent a Inie and fair view
and the r8POrt is limite(I to ttjose matters set (Art in the stalement beknv.
Independent ExamlnerJ' Statement
In connection with my oxamination, no material Matte￿ have come to my attention which gives me cause to
believe that in, amy material respect..
the 8ccounting Trcords were not kept in accordance with sectlon 130 of the Chai7ties Act 2011,.
the financial statements di(1 not 8ccord with the accounting reconls or did not comply conceming the
fonn aiid conlenl of accounts set out in the Chanties (Accounts and Reports) Regulalions 2008 other
than any ￿qu1￿ment thai the financial statements give a 'tm8 and fairf view which is not a m8tler
consid8red as part of an independenl examination
I have come 8cmss no othermattefs in connect*Jn with the examinatic¥) to which altentAM should be dTrwn in
this rpport in ortler to enable a pnwer Un{kn￿tanding of ihe f￿ancial statements lo be Tracl￿d.
Sarah G•rside FCA
Charter8dAccountant
O Longwoy Avenue
Charlton Kings
Cheltenham
Glos GL53 gJL
13 May 2024

THE GREAT BUDWORTH CHURCH RESTORATION APPEAL FUND
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTMTIES
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
2023
Notss Unrestrfcted Unrestrlcted
General
Frlends
2022
Total
Total
INCOME
Incomlng Resources
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Grants
Interest on deposits
7,775
19,790
192
638
2,093
9,868
19,790
192
638
9,377
17,005
4,097
39
Total Ineomlng Resourcos
30,518
EXPENDITURE
Resources Expended
Costs of charitable activities and
raising funds
Govemance co8t8
Charitsble expenditure
100
608
44,373
608
1,887
608
1,887
Total R•sources Expended
2,495
45,081
NET INCOMEI{EXPENDITURE)
BEFORE TRANSFERS
Transfer from Friends to General Fund
Increase l (decrease) in market value
of investments
Balance brought for*vard
at 1 January 2023
Balanco carrled forward
at 31 December 2023
25,900
2,093
27,993
{ 14,563)
7.000
(7,000)
4,170
4,170
(817)
72.892
7,229
80,121
95.501
109,962
112.284
80,121
The notes on pages 5 to 6 fomi part of these financial statements.

THE GREAT BUDWORTH CHURCH RESTORATION APPEAL FUND
BALANCE SHEET
31 DECEMBER 2023
2023
Unrestricted
2022
Unrestricted
CURRENT ASSETS
Bank current and deposit account
33,986
40,194
38.354
62,859
CCLA COIF Charities Deposit Fund
CCLA COIF Charities Ethical Investment Fund
Debtors
16,683
844
112.534
80,398
CREDITORS
CreditOf5 and Provisions
250
277
TOTAL ASSETS
112284
Financed by:
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
112284
Approved by the Trustees on 13th May 2024
and signed on
s behalf:
Treasurer
Phlllp Acton
Chaiffnan
Jim Martln
The notes on pages 5 to 6 fomi part of these financi81 statements.

THE GREAT BUDWORTH CHURCH RESTORATION APPEAL FUND
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The following accounting policies have been applied consistently in dealing with items which are
considered material in ￿lation to the charity's financial statements:_
al Basls of Accountlng
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance
with the Statement of Recommended Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charits'es preparing their
accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland (FRS 102) issued 16 July 2014 and with the Charities Act 2011. The Charity constitutes a
public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
b) Status and purposa
The Appeal is a Charitable Trust established by Trust Deed dated 14th January 1983. The object of
the Appeal is the raising of funds for the restoration and repair of the fabric of the Church of St Mary
and All Saints in Great Budworth, Cheshire and the provision, restoration and repair of it's
monuments, omaments, furnishings, embellishments and organ and such other charitable purposes
as in the opinion of the Trustees a￿ for the benefit of the Church and the community of which It
forms part.
c) Taxatlon
As a Registered Charity (number 513504), the Appeal 18 exempt from income tax.
Unrestrlcted Income Funds - Frlends
The unrestricted income funds 'Friends" records the financial activity of the 'Friends of Great Budworth"
an integral part of the Appeal.
Donatlons and legac188
Income comprises donats'ons and Friends subscriptions
Charltsble Actlvltles and Fund Ralslng
These comprise locally organised events intended to ralse funds and awareness of the Appeal.
Governance Costs
These comprise insurance arKI IrKlependent Examinerfs fees
CHARITA8LE EXPENDITURE
From General Funds (in respect of Contracts entered into
by the Parochial Church Council)
Repairs and maintenance
Donation to Great Budworth PCC
2023
2022
1,887
27,368
17,005
44,373

THE GREAT BUDWORTH CHURCH RESTORATION APPEAL FUND
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - contlnued
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
NET INCOMINGI(OUTGOING) RESOURCES FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR
In 2023 no m8mbers of the Management Committee received 8ny remuneration. (2022: Nil)
2023
2022
Net incomingl(outgoing) resources is stated after charging..
Independent examiner remuneration
250
200
CAPITAL COMMITMENTS
At 31 December 2023, the Charity had aLrthorised but not entered into commitrnents for building repair work
totalling £21,295 (2023.. £20,399)