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2022-12-31-accounts

PARISH CHURCH OF ST PETER AD VINCULA, ROYDON Annual Report for the Parochial Church Council For the Year ended 31 December 2022 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 during 2022 were:

Priest in Charge: Rev’d Richard Attew Chair
Licensed 24.06.19
Churchwardens: Mrs Jessica Wells Deputy Chair
Re-elected at APCM 30.05.22
Mrs Helen Iles Re-elected at APCM 30.05.22
Representatives on Mrs Helen Iles
Deanery Synod: Mrs Pauline Preston Elected at APCM 12.10.20 for
3 years
Elected Members: Mrs Jane Nairn Also Assistant Churchwarden
Re-elected at APCM 12.10.20 for
3 years
Mr Alan Beal-Forbes Also Assistant Churchwarden
Re-elected at APCM 12.10.20 for
2 years
Mrs Patricia Collins Also Treasurer
Elected at APCM 30.05.22
for 3 years
Mrs Lynn Weekes Elected at APCM 30.05.22
for 3 years
PCC Secretary Mrs Maureen White Co-opted member of the PCC

There are currently 4 vacancies on the PCC

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 church halls.

Proceedings of the PCC

Ten meetings of the PCC were held during 2022:

17 January with 7 members attending

7 March with 9 people attending

11 May with 8 people attending

25 May (post APCM) with 9 people attending

13 June with 8 people attending

25 July with 6 people attending

5 September with 8 people attending

24 October with 9 people attending 28 November with 8 people attending

The principal issues considered during 2022:

Parish Share Payments

The annual Parish Share is requested from all churches in the Diocese to collectively pay for clergy stipends and Diocesan staff, ministry training, and other Diocesan expenditure. Our requested Parish Share payment for 2022 was £32,415. Thanks to the generosity of congregation members and others associated with St. Peter’s, we paid our requested Share in full in 2022.

There was a consultation in the Diocese (inc. at Deanery Synod) about the way in which the Parish Share would be calculated in future. It was decided that, from January 2023, the Parish Share would be calculated for each Parish using a ‘hybrid’ method. This means that the Diocese would send each Deanery the total required for that area, with this Deanery total then being sub-divided between each parish within the Deanery (based on various factors). This is different from the existing model, where the Diocese makes a direct request for payment from each individual parish. Based on the new ‘hybrid’ method, St. Peter’s Parish Share request for 2023 is £33,525, compared with £32,415 for 2022.

Extending the Churchyard

With the churchyard nearing capacity, we explored ways of utilising the land available to us as efficiently as possible. The PCC considered various options and it was agreed that keeping the churchyard open for new burials and interments is our priority and that, if possible, it would be appropriate to create a new line of graves in the ‘new’ graveyard along the boundary hedge. The feasibility of this is being explored. It was also agreed that a suitable churchyard policy was needed for the future.

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The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

The PCC agreed to hold a joint event for the Jubilee with the People of Roydon Group. Cream Teas were served in the hall and there was a United Songs of Praise service with the United Reform Church.

Summer Festival

The PCC was engaged in planning for our popular biennial Summer Festival, hosted by St Peter’s over the August Bank Holiday weekend. The theme of the Festival was agreed to be the Platinum Jubilee. There were 5 flower displays in church, based on the Queen’s Childhood, Marriage, Service, Majesty and Faith. A Service of Celebration and a Songs of Praise service were held in the morning and evening respectively. There was a vintage car display, music in the church, a film night, refreshments, stalls and other events. It was agreed to hold a Quiz and Open Gardens to raise money for the flowers. The festival raised £2037 for church funds.

Caring for our Local Environment

St. Peter’s facilitated a nature survey to mark ‘Love Your Churchyard' week. Money was raised through donations to purchase bird and bee boxes to help to increase the wildlife in the churchyard. 10 bird boxes were purchased and hung around the churchyard on a family environment day, where children and adults made bee and bug boxes.

Making the Vicarage Available for Refugees

In collaboration with the Diocese and Essex Integration, we worked towards housing a refugee family in the vacant parish Vicarage. The house was redecorated and prepared by a group of willing workers and we thank them wholeheartedly for their efforts and all those who have made donations. We are waiting for a family to move in shortly.

Safeguarding

The PCC of St. Peter ad Vincula is committed to ensuring that St. Peter’s Church is a safe place for everyone.

The PCC 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 Representative has been appointed and Safeguarding training is underway.

Worship, Prayer and the Community

Our usual pattern of morning services comprised Common Worship Holy Communion at 9 am on the 1[st] to 3[rd] and the 5[th] Sundays in the month and All Age Worship on the 4[th] . In the evenings, at 5 pm, we offer Book of Common Prayer Evening Prayer on the 1[st] to 3[rd] and 5[th] Sundays with Book of Common Prayer Holy Communion on the 4[th] Sunday.

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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 prayer by teleconference on a Tuesday morning at 8.30 led by Rev’d Dr Anthea Cannell.

A series of Compline services, led by Jess Wells, was held each Wednesday through Lent. Each service focussed on a Psalm, through music, poetry and prayer.

The Choir, with special guests Tony Dunn and Lynne Creasey, performed Faure’s Requiem on the Saturday before Palm Sunday. In Rev’d Richard Attew’s absence due to Covid, the Holy Week and Easter services were led by Rev’d Dr Anthea Cannell.

A Harvest Service was held with contributions collected for the Harlow Food Bank, followed by a successful brunch. On Sunday October 30[th] a Service of Remembering and Thanksgiving was held and the Annual Remembrance day Service was held in church in collaboration with the United Reform Church and village institutions and organisations, followed by the Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial.

Advent began with a choral Service of Light on Advent Sunday. A weekly service of Compline, led by Jess Wells, was held during the season. An Advent Prayer Calendar based on The Jesse Tree was collated into a display in the Lych Gate by Rev’d Anthea Cannell and a prayer and reflection was distributed by email each day. “Prayer Angels” were knitted by a group of talented volunteers and formed a stunning display on the Christmas tree in church- symbolising prayers being carried to God. Carols were sung at Hansell’s Mead on 21[st] December. The Service of Nine Lessons and Carols took place almost as normal – with the added accompaniment of drips from melting snow.

Roydon School attended Christmas Services in the church.

The Christingle Service was once again able to be celebrated in church on Christmas Eve.

Messy Church was reintroduced on a monthly basis.

A Bible Study house group is held monthly.

Breakfast and tea was provided for participants in Archdeacon Vanessa’s walk around the Archdeaconry.

Charitable Giving

£4,122 was available from tithed incomes and it was agreed that this would be allocated to the following charities:

DEC (Ukraine): £2,500 Harlow Foodbank: £622 Afghan Association: £500 Herts and Essex Wildlife Trust: £500

In addition, £1,203 was collected for Christian Aid. The Macmillan Coffee morning raised £1,587. A Sleep Out on the coldest night of the year raised £4,339 for the British

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Red Cross and a donation was made to the DEC for the Pakistan Flood Appeal. Christmas “shoe-boxes” were collected for Samaritan’s Purse.

Links with the Community/Environment

Links with the Community remain strong and full use is made of opportunities to share celebrations and events with the wider community.

St Peter’s collaborated with the People of Roydon Group in a very popular Easter Egg Hunt on Holy Saturday, with the church providing craft activities and refreshments. Further collaborations included a celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and a Christmas Gathering on the Village Green. A successful Fish and Chip Lunch in the Church Hall started up on a monthly basis in December.

A Churchyard Nature Count was undertaken during the first week in June, with refreshments provided in the churchyard each afternoon and a display in the Church. A plaque informing of the presence of a Commonwealth Grave in the churchyard has been fitted.

An ‘Open Gardens’ was held in June, organised by Jane Nairn. A quiz was organised by Barbara Richmond in July. After 21 years in charge of this very successful event – Barbara has decided to pass on the baton to a new team of quizmasters.

A CAMEO (“Come and Meet Each Other”) Cream Tea was held in the churchyard in July and a delicious lunch was held in November. As always, these events proved popular with members of the congregation and beyond.

Our biennial Summer Festival took place in August and was an opportunity for everyone to enjoy Music and Flowers in the Church, Classic Car Display, ‘Screen on the Green’ and Stalls and Refreshments, including the popular “Pub Shed”.

Chelmsford Diocese agreed that the vacant Vicarage could be used to house refugees. Donations were given and a group of Volunteers prepared the Vicarage for use by a refugee family by redecorating and furnishing it.

Other outreach included:

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Families at St. Peter’s

Dads & Toddlers meets on the second Saturday of the month. There are toys for the children, refreshments, and the opportunity for conversation among the adults. It is an opportunity for families to meet each other and build connections with others who are at a similar life-stage.

Messy Church is held monthly. We offer a Bible story, related arts and crafts, and refreshments for children and adults.

The new Children’s Corner has a child-friendly carpet and toys. It is a spacious area for families to sit together on a Sunday and at special services.

Church Fabric:

The Quinquennial Inspection was carried out by CB Architecture in August 2022. The Report “commends the PCC for their efforts in maintaining their church over the last quinquennium” . No major works were identified. Minor repairs, including replacement of slipped tiles and repair of lead work on the tower and nave roof will be undertaken as soon as possible.

General maintenance work has continued as required during 2022. Thankfully, a roof leak which occurred in December 2022 seemed to have been the result of snow melt, with no further ingress of water observed.

Church Attendance:

The number of persons on the Electoral Roll as presented at the APCM 2022 was 55. The next review is due in 2025.

The average weekly attendance in 2022 was 30 adults. The total for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services was 156.

6 Baptisms and 1 wedding were held during 2022. 5 funerals were held in church and 6 funerals were conducted on behalf of the Parish at the crematorium. There were 5 burials of ashes.

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Aims:

Our aims for 2023 include:

Conclusion:

2022 was an active and vibrant year at St Peter’s. We are a significant amenity within the local community. It has been good to make further connections and collaborate towards shared vision and goals within the parish. As people of faith, we seek to bring a distinct perspective to this work. We live, pray, and serve so that God’s love is known throughout our community.

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PARISH CH U RCH OF ST PETER-AD-VINCULA ROYDON Registered Charity Number 1127074

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YE A R ENDED 31 D ECE M BER 2022

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ROYDON

Registered Charity Number 1127074

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

TOTAL TOTAL
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment FUNDS FUNDS
Notes Funds Funds Funds 2022 2021
£ £ £ £ £
Incoming resources
Voluntary income 2a 160,733 - - 160,733 49,856
Activity for generating funds 2b 6,909 - - 6,909 1,460
Income from investments 2c 2,437 - 148 2,585 827
Church activities 2d 15,944 - - 15,944 15,439
Other incoming resources 2e - - - - -
Total incoming resources 186,023 - 148 186,171 67,582
Resources expended
Costs of generating voluntary income 3a - - - - -
Fund-raising trading costs 3b 1,236 - - 1,236 21
Church activities 3c 69,245 - - 69,245 68,847
Governance costs 3d - - - - -
Total resources expended 70,481 - - 70,481 68,868
Net incoming/(outgoing) resources 115,542 - 148 115,690 (1,286)
Other recognised gains/losses
Transfers between funds - - - -
Gains/(losses) on revaluation of fixed assets 5 -- - - -
Gains/(losses) on investment assets 6 - (658) (3,832) 4,016
Net movement in funds (3,174) - (510) 111,858 2,730
112,368 -
Total funds brought forward at 1 January 2021 74,965 - 5,558 80,523 77,793
**Total funds carried forward at 31 December ** 2021 187,333 - 5,048 192,381 80,523

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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ROYDON

BALANCE SHEET AT 31 DECEMBER 2022

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets
Investments
5
6
Total fixed assets
Current assets
Debtors
Short term deposits
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
8
9
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due after one year
9
NET ASSETS
Funds
7
Endowment funds
10
Restricted funds
10
Unrestricted funds
10		 7,842
134,841
24,978		 2022
£
-
29,420
29,420
162,961
192,381
-
192,381
5,048
-
187,333
192,381		 2021
£
-
32,392
32,392
12,015
33,117
19,716
167,661
(4,700)		 64,848
(16,717)
48,131
80,523
-
80,523
5,558
-
74,965
80,523

Approved by the Parochial Church Council on 27th February 2023 and signed on its behalf

Rev R Attew Chairman

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 2022

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 2022

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 2022.

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.

f 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 2022

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		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
Restricted
Funds
£
TOTAL
TOTAL
Endowment
FUNDS
FUNDS
Funds
2022
2021
£ ££
24,858 -
7,842 -
400 -
2,819 -
4,347
-
--
-
120,467 -
-
24,858
27,994
- 7,8429,223
- 400100
- 2,8191,434
- 4,3478,905
- --
-
-
-
- 120,4672,200
- 160,73349,856
160,733 -
6,909
-
-
-
-
-
-
6,909
1,460
- --
-
-
-
6,909
-
2,437 -
-
6,909
1,460
148 2,585827
2,437 -
148 2,585827
5,578 -
6,158 -
4,208 -
-
5,578
3,878
-
6,158
6,423
-
4,208
5,138
15,944 -
- 15,94415,439
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
~~186,023~~
~~-~~
~~148~~
~~186,171~~
~~67,582~~

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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 2022

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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		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
Restricted
Funds
£
TOTAL
TOTAL
Endowment
FUNDS
FUNDS
Funds
2022
2021
£ ££
- - - --
- - - --
1,236 - -
1,23621
1,236 - -
1,23621
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,027 - -
-
500
-2,500
-
643
4,0271,122
4,027 - -
4,0274,765
32,128
-
590 -
7,719 -
2,252 -
1,112 -
4,474 -
3,702 -
7,166 -
5,520 -
-
555
-
-
-
-
-
- -
-
32,128
32,828
-
590
608
- 7,7195,323
- 2,2523,080
- 1,1121,750
- 4,4744,145
- 3,7023,559
- 7,1665,569
- 5,5203,664
- -81
-
555
447
- -3,028
- --
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
69,245 -
-
69,245
68,847
- - - --
- - - -
-- - - --
70,481
-
-
70,481
68,868

Total resources expended

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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 2022

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a

Staff costs

Wages and salaries

2022 2021
£ £
- -

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 2021 in respect of PCC members, nor persons closely connected to them, nor other related parties.

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Tangible fixed assets

Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2022
Additions
Disposals
Revaluation
At 31 December 2022
Depreciation
At 1 January 2022
Provided in the year
Disposals
At 31 December 2022
Net book amounts
At 31 December 2022
At 31 December 2021		 Freehold land
and buildings
Church
equipment
£
£
-
2,657
- -
- -
- -
-
2,657
-
2,657
- -
-
-
-
2,657
-
-
-
-		 TOTAL
£
2,657
-
-
-
2,657
2,657
-
-
2,657
-
-

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Investments

Investments
Market value 1 January 2022
Disposals at carrying value
Purchases at cost
Net gains and revaluation
Market value 31 December 2022		 £
32,392
-
860
(3,832)
29,420

During the year, dividends totalling £860 were reinvested in the purchase of 39.93 additional income shares in the CBF Church of England Investment Fund. The holding at 31 December 2022 was 1,424.98 shares with a market value of £29,420.

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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 2022

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Analysis of Net assets by fund
Unrestricted
Funds
£
Fixed assets for church use
Investment fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
-
24,372
167,661
(4,700)
187,333
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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
£
-
24,372
167,661
(4,700)		 Restricted
Funds
£
Endowment
Funds
£
Total Funds
2022
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
5,048 29,420
- 167,661
- (4,700)
187,333 -
5,048
192,381
2022
2021
££
7,842
2,209
--
-10,000
7,842
12,209
2022
2021
££
1,85711,607
2,7043,623
139279
4,70015,509
one year
2022
2021
££
-
-

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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 2022

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
1 Jan 2022
£
64,212
1,169
708
1,424
3,646
3,806
Income
£
186,023
-
-
-
-
-
Expenditure
£
(70,481)
-
-
-
-
-
Transfers,
other gains
and losses
£
(3,174)
-
-
-
-
-
Bal c/fwd
31 Dec 2022
£
176,580
1,169
708
1,424
3,646
3,806
74,965
186,023
(70,481)
(3,174)
187,333
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
5,558 148
-
(658)
5,048
5,558 148
-
(658)
5,048
80,523
186,171
(70,481)
(3,832)
192,381

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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INDEPENENT EXAMINER'S REPORTTOTHE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIA¥ficAL OF ROYDON I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2022 set out on pages I to 9. RESPEUIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The chariVs trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year {under Section 144121 of the Charities Act 2011 Ithe 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is required. It is my responsibility to: Examine the accounts under 5ettion 145 of the 2011 Act To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission lunder Section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act= and To state whether particular matters have come to my attention. BASIS OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT My examination was carried out in accordance wtth 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 a150 includes consideration of any ur)usual items or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanation5 from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The pro￿dureS 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 p￿sent 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: 111 Which gives me ￿asonable cause to ￿lIeVe that. in any material respect, the requirements To keep accounting records in accordan￿ with Section 130 ofthe 2011 Att: and To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Att Have not been met: or 121 To which. in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understsnding of the accounts to be reached. Geoffrey G. Prosser FCA 4 Church Mead Roydon Essex CM19 SEY 7 April 202

INDEPENENT EXAMINER'S REPORTTO THE PAROCHIALCHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL OF ROYDON I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2022 set out on pages I to 9. RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The tharity'5 trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under Section 144121 of the Charities Act 2011 Ithe 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is required. It 15 my responsibility to: Examine the accounts under Secknon 145 of the 2011 Att To follow the procedures laid down in the Generdl DirectÉons given by the Charity Commission (under Section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act= and To state whether particular matters have come to my attention. BASIS OFTHE INDEPENDEMf EXAMINER'S REPORT My examination was carried out in accordan￿ 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 consequentty 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 EKqMINER'S STATEMENT In connection wwth my examination, no matter has come to ry attention: 111 Whith gNes me reasonable cause to believe that. in any material respect. the requirements To keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the 2011 Act,. and 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 121 To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understsndinE of the accounts to be reached. Geoffrey G. Prosser FCA 4 Church Mead Roydon Essex CM19 SEY 7 April 2023