PARISH CHURCH OF ST PETER-AD-VINCULA, ROYDON Annual Report for the Parochial Church Council for the Year ended 31 December 2020 Registered Charity Number 1127074
Administrative Information
St Peter’s Church is situated in the High Street, Roydon, and is immediately opposite the Village Green. It is in Harlow Deanery which is part of the Diocese of Chelmsford within the Church of England.
The Parochial Church Council (PCC) is a charity which registered with the Charity Commission in November 2008 under the provisions of the Charities Act 2006.
PCC members who served from October 2020 to April 2021were:
| Priest-in-Charge: | Rev’d Richard Attew | Chairman |
|---|---|---|
| Churchwardens: | Mrs Jessica Wells | re-elected at APCM on |
| 12.10.20 | ||
| Deputy Chairman | ||
| Mrs Helen Iles | re-elected at APCM 12.10.20 |
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| Representatives on | Mrs Helen Iles | |
| the Deanery Synod | Mrs Pauline Preston | |
| Elected members | Mrs Jane Nairn | also Assistant Churchwarden |
| Mr Alan Beal-Forbes | also Assistant Churchwarden | |
| Mrs Patricia Collins | Treasurer | |
| Mrs Lynn Hughes | ||
| Mrs Vivien Townsend | ||
| Secretary | Mrs Maureen White | (co-opted member of the PCC) |
Structure, governance and management
The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. The Churchwardens who are elected annually, and the Representatives on the Deanery Synod who are elected every three years, are ex-officio members of the PCC. All church attendees are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC.
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Objectives and activities
St Peter’s PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the priest-in-charge in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. The mission of the Church in Roydon includes the provision of acts of public worship and space for private prayer. The PCC supports other registered charities whose aims and objectives are complementary to those of the Church. St Peter’s PCC also has responsibility for the maintenance and repair of the church and the church halls.
Proceedings of the PCC
6 meetings of the PCC were held during 2020:
13 January with 9 members attending
29 April via Zoom with 7 members attending
10 August via Zoom with 9 members attending
5 October via Zoom with 8 members attending
12 October with 8 members attending 9 November with 8 members attending
The principal issues considered during 2020 were as follows:
Clergy Deployment:
Due to loss of income caused by a reduction in payments of Parish share across the Diocese, Chelmsford would bring forward its intention to reduce the number of stipendiary clergy posts in the Diocese and the Harlow Deanery. Each Deanery would assess posts as “Red”, “Amber” or “Green”. Parishes were asked to complete an answer to the Deanery Question- ‘What role does your Parish play in the Community?’ This would be used to help the Archdeacon compile the RAG.
The Churchwardens prepared a comprehensive document setting out their thoughts on the Deanery questions relating to the plan for the future of the Deanery and the role St. Peter’s played in the community, which was sent to the Area Dean in August.
Finance:
Financial reports were received at each meeting. There was much discussion around our ability to pay the Parish Share in the light of the financial impact of the pandemic, and in particular the loss of income from the church hall and fund-raising events. It was initially agreed that monthly payments of the Parish Share would be suspended for a period until we had a more stable financial situation. The PCC reviewed this decision at its meeting in August and agreed to resume payments at £1,200 per month instead of the full sum of £2,352 with the intention to increase this amount as soon as the church finances looked more stable and healthy.
Response to the Pandemic:
Rev’d Richard Attew and the Churchwardens reported to the PCC on the provision of worship and social/pastoral activities (as detailed below).
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Safeguarding
The PCC of St. Peter-ad-Vincula Roydon is committed to ensuring that St. Peter's Church is a safe place for everyone.
The PCC of St Peter's has adopted the House of Bishops' 'Promoting a Safer Church' Safeguarding Policy Statement, and has complied with the duty to have 'due regard' to the House of Bishops' Safeguarding Policy and Practice Guidance.
A Parish Safeguarding Representatives has been appointed, together with Advocates for Children, Vulnerable Adults and a DBS administrator. Safeguarding training for PCC members and the Tower leader commenced in 2019 but has not been able to progress due to the COVID19 pandemic.
Achievements and performance
Worship, Prayer and the Community
Our usual pattern of services comprises Holy Communion at 9 am on the 1[st] to 3[rd] Sundays in the month, and All-Age Worship on the 4[th] Sunday. In the evenings, we offer BCP Evening Prayer on the 1[st] to 3rd and 5[th] Sundays, with BCP Holy Communion on the 4[th] Sunday.
There are also services of Morning Prayer at 9.30 am on Monday and Tuesday each week led by Rev’d Richard Attew and a service of Iona prayers on a Wednesday morning at 8.30 am, led by Rev’d Dr Anthea Cannell.
Following the commencement of the first national lockdown on 23 March 2020, public worship was suspended and the church closed its doors. Services were provided online and by telephone. Between 28 March 2020 and 28 June 2020, the Sunday morning service was livestreamed by Rev’d Richard Attew on YouTube from the Vicarage. The Sunday evening service was conducted, by Rev’d Richard Attew or Rev’d Anthea Cannell, by telephone conference using LoopUp. Morning prayer was said by representatives of the parish each day, with Iona Morning Prayers taking place via LoopUp on Wednesday mornings.
The Lych Gate became a focal point for displays for Easter, VE Day, Pentecost and Trinity Sunday. These included descriptions explaining the meaning of the festivals, prayer cards and branded pens for passers-by to take, the playing of recorded music and flower arrangements.
In accordance with the changing regulations, the church reopened for individual prayer on 15 June 2020 and public worship recommenced, with appropriate social distancing, on Sunday 5 July. It was a joy to hear the choir again, as they sang hymns outside church to welcome the congregation before each morning service and sang from the Colte Chapel during services.
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Harvest festival was marked with a lunchtime service, and gifts were collected for the Harlow Foodbank. Two Services of Thanksgiving were held on Sunday 25 October 2020. The families and friends of those who had been bereaved during the year were invited.
Public worship was suspended again during November 2020. During this lockdown, the Sunday morning service was recorded by Rev’d Richard Attew at St Mary’s Great Parndon and broadcast on YouTube. The Sunday evening service again took place by LoopUp. Sadly, it was not possible to hold a Service of Remembrance, but a tribute was laid at the War Memorial on behalf of St Peter’s. Roydon Acorns made poppies for a further display in the Lych Gate.
Thankfully, we were able to return to public worship for the Second Sunday in Advent. During Advent, Jess Wells produced an Advent Prayer Calendar, collating prayers from members of the congregation, on the themes of Faith, Hope, Light and Love. A daily prayer was sent by email and the prayers were also displayed in an Advent Prayer Calendar in church and a Prayer Tree outside the church, both created by Rev’d Anthea Cannell.
Two services of Nine Lessons and Carols were held on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 December 2020, in order to accommodate as many people as possible. Although it was not possible for the congregation to sing carols, the choir sang beautifully from the Colte Chapel. Both services were very moving and greatly appreciated by all who attended.
Given the restrictions, it was not possible to hold the usual Christingle service, but “Christingle Packs” were made available for collection from the Lych Gate on Christmas Eve and Rev’d Richard Attew conducted a Zoom Christingle service from the Colte Chapel, with musical accompaniment from Helen Iles. We were thankful to be able to celebrate Christmas almost as normal, with the First Communion of Christmas at 11 pm and Family Worship and Communion on Christmas morning.
Charitable giving
Total charitable giving for the year was £3,623, including the following donations:
| Christian Aid. £724 |
|---|
| The Children’s Society. £724 |
| Cruse Bereavement Care. £725 |
| Mind. £725 |
| Red Balloon Foundation. £725. |
Links with the Community
The year started with a very successful New Year’s lunch laid on by CAMEO (“Come and Meet Each Other”). CAMEO also provided a delicious ploughman’s supper for the annual St Peter’s Quiz in early March.
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The popular Coffee Mornings were held every Tuesday, looked after by Pat Collins, until the lockdown started.
A first Lent Prayer Walk took place before these too were precluded by the lockdown.
Notwithstanding the lockdown, social activities and pastoral care continued in whatever ways were permitted, adapting as the restrictions were lifted and then reimposed. These included:
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Weekly newsletter sent to all email contacts;
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Regular phone calls, especially to the elderly, those living on their own and those who were shielding;
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Coffee Morning By Email every Sunday morning through lockdown;
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A sponsored Beard Competition, raising £1,600 for the Harlow Foodbank;
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Online Photography Competition on the theme “Hope in a Troubled World”;
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Virtual Open Gardens Tour;
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A “Teddy Bear’s Picnic” in the churchyard;
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“Heavenly Walks” – socially distanced walks around the Parish, in whatever sized groups were permitted – and “Heavenly Sit Downs” for the less mobile;
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“St Peter’s Café” serving soup lunches once a fortnight and teas/coffees (adapting to takeaway coffees as restrictions tightened);
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“St Peter’s Mobile Soup Kitchen”, delivering soup on an occasional basis to more isolated members of the community;
In the first months of 2020, the church halls were almost fully booked, with a wide range of community activities, including the W.I., Sewing Group, Exercise classes and theatre group. The Roydon Acorns, an after-school group, occupy the halls every weekday afternoon during termtime. Sadly, all these activities ceased in March 2020. Roydon Acorns were able to return for the Autumn term.
Families at St Peter’s
One Messy Church event was held at the end of February, telling the story of Noah’s Ark, with a range of imaginative craft activities. Dads and Toddlers also met on a monthly basis until March 2020.
The pandemic precluded further gatherings of the families in 2020, however the children were invited to produce paintings (on the theme “What makes me happy”) to send to local care homes and to participate in the Photo Competition.
The various groups and activities under the “Families at St Peter’s” umbrella are the result of a huge amount of time, energy and creativity from Ann and Kingsley Sleep and Chris Findlay. We are very grateful for all that they have given to St Peter’s over the years and wish them well as they move on to pastures new.
Other Activities
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The Sewing Group, led by Jane Nairn, met in the Church Hall on a monthly basis when possible. There are 12 members and children are welcome. A quilt has been completed and will be raffled at an appropriate moment.
The choir met every Thursday to rehearse – including meeting outdoors when indoor rehearsals were prohibited. It has 10 regular members. The choir and organists greatly enhance the worshipping life of St Peter’s.
The bellringers met every Sunday whenever possible. There were 2 new beginner members.
A dedicated group of 12 flower arrangers decorate the church on a fortnightly basis and for special services.
The Church Magazine, Roydon Parish News, is distributed to 570 households. The editor, Sheila Collins, has done a fantastic job of producing interesting copy throughout the lockdown.
The website, www.roydonstpeters.org is managed by Rosemary Iles. It is engaging, attractive and detailed. It has been invaluable in keeping people up to date and entertained during the lockdown.
Church Fabric
Repairs to the guttering and down pipe on the roof of North wall of the Colte Chapel in July 2020. An application was made for a Faculty to repair the St Peter Window in the Colte Chapel.
The Churchyard
The Friends of the Churchyard, together with our contractors, A Touch of Grass, continue to keep our surroundings in excellent shape. Pam Craner our tree officer keeps an overall eye on anything that needs doing to the trees or surrounding areas in the Churchyard.
Church Attendance
The number of persons on the Electoral Roll as presented at the APCM on 27[th] May 2021 is 61. The average weekly attendance in 2020 was 35 adults and 2 children. The total attendance for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services was 38.
No baptisms or weddings were held during 2020. Three funerals were held in church and two funerals were conducted on behalf of the parish at crematoria. There were two burials of ashes.
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Conclusion
2020 was a challenging year, but St Peter’s rose to the challenge. The church community has remained strong, supporting each other and reaching out into the wider parish.
Our aims for 2021
Mission
In 2021, we aim to continue to be a strong presence in the local community.
We are keen to re-engage with the Families at St Peter’s and would like to develop services or discussion groups aimed at 11 to 18 year olds and young adults.
We wish to build upon our existing connections with the Village School, Pre-School and after school club.
When restrictions lift we hope to resume and increase our range of social activities such as Men’s Curry Nights and film afternoons, and to build contacts with commuters.
Buildings
Major work may need to be done on the Colte Chapel roof in the near future. We would like to improve the sound system in the church as a priority. We would like to explore the possibility of promoting the church, halls and grounds as a facility for retreats, quiet days and conferences.
We hope to be able to recommence our normal fund-raising activities soon.
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PARISH CHURCH OF ST PETER-AD-VINCULA ROYDON Registered Charity Number 1127074
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ROYDON
Registered Charity Number 1127074
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
| TOTAL | TOTAL | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Endowment | FUNDS | FUNDS | ||
| Notes | Funds | Funds | Funds | 2020 | 2019 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Incoming resources | ||||||
| Voluntary income | 2a | 41,395 | - | - | 41,395 | 40,004 |
| Activity for generating funds | 2b | 1,808 | - | - | 1,808 | 4,035 |
| Income from investments | 2c | 770 | - | 130 | 900 | 962 |
| Church activities | 2d | 12,594 | - | - | 12,594 | 15,523 |
| Other incoming resources | 2e | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total incoming resources | 56,567 | - | 130 | 56,697 | 60,524 | |
| Resources expended | ||||||
| Costs of generating voluntary income | 3a | - | - | - | - | - |
| Fund-raising trading costs | 3b | 422 | - | - | 422 | 1,319 |
| Church activities | 3c | 49,667 | - | - | 49,667 | 57,160 |
| Governance costs | 3d | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total resources expended | 50,089 | - | - | 50,089 | 58,479 | |
| Net incoming/(outgoing) resources | 6,478 | - | 130 | 6,608 | 2,045 | |
| Other recognised gains/losses | ||||||
| Transfers between funds | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Gains/(losses) on revaluation of fixed assets | 5 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Gains/(losses) on investment assets | 6 | 1,466 | - | 310 | 1,776 | 3,811 |
| Net movement in funds | 7,944 | - | 440 | 8,384 | 5,856 | |
| Total funds brought forward at 1 January 2020 | 65,118 | - | 4,291 | 69,409 | 63,553 | |
| Total funds carried forward at 31 December | 2020 | 73,062 | - | 4,731 | 77,793 | 69,409 |
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ROYDON
BALANCE SHEET AT 31 DECEMBER 2020
| Notes | 2020 | 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |||
| Fixed assets | ||||
| Tangible fixed assets | 5 | - | - | |
| Investments | 6 | 27,566 | 25,030 | |
| Total fixed assets | 27,566 | 25,030 | ||
| Current assets | ||||
| Debtors | 8 | 12,209 | 11,976 | |
| Short term deposits | 33,099 | 32,959 | ||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 20,428 | 12,954 | ||
| 65,736 | 57,889 | |||
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | 9 | (15,509) | (13,510) | |
| Net current assets | 50,227 | 44,379 | ||
| Total assets less current liabilities | 77,793 | 69,409 | ||
| Creditors: amounts falling due after one year | 9 | - | - | |
| NET ASSETS | 77,793 | 69,409 | ||
| Funds | 7 | |||
| Endowment funds | 10 | 4,731 | 4,291 | |
| Restricted funds | 10 | - | - | |
| Unrestricted funds | 10 | 73,062 | 65,118 | |
| 77,793 | 69,409 |
Approved by the Parochial Church Councilon Monday22™ March 2021 and signed on its behalf Approved by the Parochial Church Council on xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 2021 and signed on its behalf
Mrs J Wells Chairman Chairman
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ROYDON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
1. Accounting policies
a Accounting convention
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019), Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland and the Charities Act 2011.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by the inclusion of investments at market value and the revaluation of certain fixed assets. The financial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their affiliation to another body, nor those which are informal gatherings of church members.
b Funds accounting
Funds held by the PCC are:
Unrestricted funds – general funds which can be used for PCC ordinary purposes
Designated funds – monies set aside by the PCC out of unrestricted funds for specific future purposes or projects.
Restricted funds – (a) income from trusts or endowments which may be expended only on those restricted objects provided in the terms of the trust or bequest; (b) donations or grants received for a specific object or invited by the PCC for a specific object. The funds may only be expended on the specific object for which they were given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of the year is carried forward as a balance on that fund.
Endowment funds – funds the capital of which must be maintained; only income arising from the investment of the endowment may be used, either as restricted or unrestricted expenditure, depending on the purpose set out in the terms of the original endowment.
c
Incoming resources
All incoming resources are accounted for gross.
Voluntary Income
Collections are recognised when received. Planned giving receivable is recognised only when received. Income tax recoverable on Gift Aid donations is recognised when the income is recognised. Grants and legacies are recognised when the PCC is legally entitled to the amount due.
Income from investments
Dividends are accounted for when due and payable. Interest entitlements are accounted for as they accrue.
All other income
All other income is recognised when it is receivable.
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ROYDON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
c Gains and losses on investments
Realised gains are recognised when the investments are sold Unrealised gains and losses are accounted for on revaluation on 31 December.
d Resources used
Resources expended are accounted for on an accruals basis and are accounted for gross.
Grants
Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded where the award creates a binding obligation on the PCC.
Church Activities
The diocesan parish contribution is accounted for when paid. Any parish contribution unpaid at 31 December is provided for in these accounts as an operational (though not a legal) liability and is shown as a creditor in the balance sheet. No such liability existed at 31 December 2020.
e Fixed Assets
Tangible fixed assets
Consecrated and beneficed property of any kind is excluded from the accounts by section 96(2) of the Charities Act 1993.
Movable church furnishing held by the Vicar and Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal, are accounted as inalienable property unless consecrated. They are listed in the church's inventory which can be inspected. For inalienable property acquired prior to 1 January 2005 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the accounts. Individual items acquired since 31 December 2004 have been capitalised in the accounts and depreciated over their useful economic life (see note 5).
All expenditure on consecrated or beneficed buildings and individual items costing under £1000 are written off in the year they were incurred.
Depreciation
Depreciation is calculated to write down the cost of tangible fixed assets, excluding freehold properties, over their expected useful lives. The rates generally applicable are:
Fixtures and fittings 25% straight line Computer equipment 30% straight line
No depreciation is provided on freehold property as it is the PCC's policy to maintain these assets in a continual state of sound repair. The useful economic life of these assets is so long and residual values so high that any depreciation would not be material. These assets will be subject to annual impairment reviews. Provision will be made if there has been any permanent diminution in value.
Investments
Investments are stated at market value at the balance sheet date.
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Current Assets
Amounts owing to the PCC at 31 December in respect of fees, rents or other income are shown as debtors less provision for amounts that may prove uncollectible.
Short-term deposits include cash held on deposit with the CBF Church of England Funds and at HSBC bank.
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ROYDON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
| 2 Incoming resources Voluntary income Tax-efficient planned giving All tax recovered Other giving Collections of loose cash at services Gift days and sundry donations Recurring grants Non-recurring grants Legacies b Activities for generating funds Fund-raising Non-charitable trading Special appeals c Investment income Dividends and interest d Income from church activities Income from hire of St Peter's Hall Magazines Parochial fees paid to the PCC e Other incoming resources Insurance claims Sale of fixed assets Refund of historic utility payments Total incoming resources |
TOTAL TOTAL Unrestricted Restricted Endowment FUNDS FUNDS Funds Funds Funds 2020 2019 £ £ £ £ £ 27,110 - - 27,110 26,160 7,136 - - 7,136 7,161 156 - - 156 294 1,345 - - 1,345 2,616 4,648 - 4,648 3,273 - - - - - - - - - - 1,000 - - 1,000 500 |
|---|---|
| 41,395 - - 41,395 40,004 |
|
| 1,808 - - 1,808 4,035 - - - - - - - - - - |
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| 1,808 - - 1,808 4,035 |
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| 770 - 130 900 962 |
|
| 770 - 130 900 962 |
|
| 4,035 - - 4,035 3,366 6,858 - - 6,858 8,170 1,701 - - 1,701 3,987 |
|
| 12,594 - - 12,594 15,523 |
|
| - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
|
| - - - - - |
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| 56,567 - 130 56,697 60,524 |
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ROYDON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
3 Resources expended
| Costs of generating voluntary income b Fund-raising trading costs Fund-raising costs c Church activities Missionary and charitable giving: Overseas mission societies Christian relief and dev agencies Home mission and Church societies Secular charities Parish share paid Incumbent working expenses Heat, light, cleaning, insurance Church maintenance Upkeep of services Upkeep of churchyard Parish magazine and bookstall Hall running costs Salaries, wages and honoraria Mission costs Church administration Other expenses Major repairs and redecoration Bad debts Bank charges Depreciation d Governance costs Independent examination fee Cost of annual accounts Total resources expended |
TOTAL TOTAL Unrestricted Restricted Endowment FUNDS FUNDS Funds Funds Funds 2020 2019 £ £ £ £ £ - - - - - |
|---|---|
| - - - - - |
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| 422 - - 422 1,319 |
|
| 422 - - 422 1,319 |
|
| - - - - - 1,448 - - 1,448 1,411 1,827 - - 1,827 1,089 725 - - 725 1,500 |
|
| 4,000 - - 4,000 4,000 14,285 - - 14,285 25,774 517 - - 517 325 4,609 - - 4,609 4,450 1,538 - - 1,538 531 3,341 - - 3,341 2,242 4,700 - - 4,700 5,159 3,557 - - 3,557 3,463 6,579 - - 6,579 5,580 2,466 - - 2,466 4,806 - - - - - 1,033 - - 1,033 559 - - - - 271 3,042 - - 3,042 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
|
| 49,667 - - 49,667 57,160 |
|
| - - - - - - - - - - |
|
| - - - - - |
|
| 50,089 - - 50,089 58,479 |
Total resources expended
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b
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ROYDON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
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| Staff costs Wages and salaries |
2020 2019 £ £ - - |
|---|---|
The PCC did not engage any employees throughout the year.
Payments to PCC members
The PCC acts as an intermediary to pass on fees from funeral directors and marriage couples to choristers and bell ringers some of whom may be members of the PCC. There were no disclosable transactions in 2020 in respect of PCC members, nor persons closely connected to them, nor other related parties.
Tangible fixed assets
| Cost or valuation At 1 January 2020 Additions Disposals Revaluation At 31 December 2020 Depreciation At 1 January 2020 Provided in the year Disposals At 31 December 2020 Net book amounts At 31 December 2020 At 31 December 2019 |
Freehold land Church and buildings equipment £ £ - 2,657 - - - - - - - 2,657 - 2,657 - - - - - 2,657 - - - - |
TOTAL £ 2,657 - - - |
|---|---|---|
| 2,657 | ||
| 2,657 - - |
||
| 2,657 | ||
| - | ||
| - |
Investments
| Investments | |
|---|---|
| Market value 1 January 2020 Disposals at carrying value Purchases at cost Net gains and revaluation Market value 31 December 2020 |
£ 25,030 - 760 1,776 |
| 27,566 |
During the year, dividends totalling £760 were reinvested in the purchase of 39.20 additional income shares in the CBF Church of England Investment Fund. The holding at 31 December 2020 was 1,348.18 shares with a market value of £27,566.
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ROYDON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
| 7 Analysis of Net assets by fund Unrestricted Funds £ Fixed assets for church use - Investment fixed assets 22,836 Current assets 65,736 Current liabilities (15,509) 73,063 8 Debtors Income tax recoverable VAT recoverable Other debtors 9 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Accruals for utilities and other costs Donations payable Other creditors Creditors: amounts falling due after more than |
Unrestricted Funds £ - 22,836 65,736 (15,509) |
Restricted Endowment Total Funds Funds Funds 2020 £ £ £ - - - - 4,730 27,566 - - 65,736 - - (15,509) |
|---|---|---|
| 73,063 | - 4,730 77,793 |
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| 2020 2019 £ £ 2,209 1,976 - - 10,000 10,000 12,209 11,976 2020 2019 £ £ 11,607 10,646 3,623 2,461 279 403 15,509 13,510 one year 2020 2019 £ £ - - |
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ROYDON
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
10 Statement of funds
| Unrestricted funds General Designated churchyard project Designated floor project Clock and tower repairs Unrestricted Fabric fund Memorial fund Restricted funds Upkeep of church grounds Church maintenance Designated charities Endowment funds Tithe Chancel Trust Total funds |
Bal b/fwd Income Expenditure Transfers, Bal c/fwd 1 Jan 2020 other gains 31 Dec 2020 and losses £ £ £ £ £ 54,365 56,567 (50,089) 1,466 62,309 1,169 - - - 1,169 708 - - - 708 1,424 - - - 1,424 3,646 - - - 3,646 3,806 - - - 3,806 |
|---|---|
| 65,118 56,567 (50,089) 1,466 73,062 |
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| - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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| - - - - - |
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| 4,291 130 - 310 4,731 |
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| 4,291 130 - 310 4,731 |
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| 69,409 56,697 (50,089) 1,776 77,793 |
The endowment comprises the Tithe Chancel Trust for maintenance and repair of the church.
There also exists a connected trust, St Peter’s Roydon Church Estate, which exists independently of the PCC and does not form part of these accounts. The trust was established as a permanent endowment circa 1752 and first registered as a charity in 1904. It is currently registered with the Charity Commission number 264214. The trustees are the incumbent and the churchwardens for the time being. The objects of the trust are "for the repairing and beautifying of the building", which the Charity Commission has agreed includes the church halls as well as the church itself.
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL OF ROYDON
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2020 set out on pages one to nine.
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act)) and that an independent examination is required.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under Section 145 of the 2011 Act
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to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under Section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act); and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
BASIS OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions 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 disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view ' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statements below.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements
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to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met; or
- (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Geoffrey G. Prosser FCA 4 Church Mead Roydon Essex CM19 5EY
19 May 2021