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St Denys PCC — Annual Report 2020

Parochial name St Denys, Sleaford Ecclesiastical parish Sleaford Locationof church Market Place, Sleaford, Lincolnshire NG34 7SH Grid Reference TF 069459

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Denys Sleafora Registered Charity number 1127600

Report for 2020

Number on Electoral Roll reported in April 2021: 101 (Oct 2020: 106)

Number of Usual Sunday Attenders during 2020:

Sunday AttendersAttenders during 2020:
2020 2019
Young people under 16: 3 7
Adults under 70 22 24
Adults 70 and over 20 50
(YouTubeChannel views 65 - )
Total 47 81

Background The Parochial Church Council has the responsibility of co-operating with the Incumbent in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical, pursuant to the Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1956. The presentation of this Report and of the Accounts seeks to meet the requirements of the Charity Commission. The PCC also has the responsibility for the care and maintenance of the Parish Centre, held by Lincoln Diocesan Trust & Board of Finance Limited on behalf of the PCC. Membership Members of the PCC are either ex-officio, elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting or co-opted, in accordance with the Church Representation Rules; as such, they are charity trustees. The following people served as members of the PCC during the period 1° January 2020 to 16" March 2020, the date when the 2019 Accounts were approved. Due to the Pandemic the April APCM was postponed and they remained in post until it was finally held on 14" October 9020.It was resolved at that meeting that they should continue to serve until April 2021. Ex-officio members: Incumbent Revd. Philip A Johnson, MA, FIBMS Churchwardens Mr. T Richard Clash Mr. PhilipJ Starks

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Director of Music Mr. Lee Rooke Deputy Churchwardens: Mr Terence E Regan and Mrs Pamela A Jakeway. (elected from the P.C.C.) Deanery Synod Representatives: (third year of a 3 year term as from October 2018): Virs. Gillian M Boutle Mrs. Beryl Risdell

Members co-opted by the PCC: None

Elected members (maximum of twelve): Mr. Keith Bailey Mr. Douglas C Hoare Mrs. Pamela Jakeway | Mr. Edward Jarvis Mr. David J Marriage Mr. Terence E Regan Miss D Joan Sommers Mirs Minyon Prescott

PCC Officers: Chairman Revd. Philip A Johnson, MA, FIBMS Hon. Electoral Roll Officer © Mrs. Angela Clash * Hon. Secretary Mrs. Gaynor Jakeway * (resigned 31% August 2020) Hon. Treasurer Mrs. Brenda R Hitchcock *

*(non-members of the PCC)

Church Ministry and Local Ministry Team The PCC continues to be appreciative of the contribution made to the worship and ministry at St Denys’s by the retired clergy, the Revd. Canon John Wickstead, the Revd. David Boutle, and the Rev'd. Canon Bill Kentigern-Fox. | In 2020 the Local Ministry Team comprised: Mrs. Beryl Risdell, Miss Helen Bristow, Mr. Douglas Hoare, Miss Joan Sommers, Mr. Terry Regan and Reader (with PTO), Mr. Bernard Pope. Because of the changes to due to covid restrictions the work done by both retired clergy, Readers and authorized local ministers has been affected this year. Stewarding Stewarding in a covid secure manner took place in church when it was allowed to reopen for private prayer following the first lockdown. A rota was put in place for teams of two who were originally in attendance two mornings a week. This was reduced to every Wednesday morning when Sunday morning services and funerals in church resumed. Electoral Roll Officer’s Report 2020 Electors at start of year 106

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Electors added to Roll 4 Electors removed from Roll at own request (0) Deaths (8) Electors at end of year 102

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~ Churchwardens after the annual meeting. Statistical Report: church service attendance figures and other relevant information throughout the year will be submitted via the CoE online facility. Churchyard: Sleaford Town Council continue to manage the churchyard and many thanks must go to the small band of council staff who perform their duties with care and affection. Sleaford Town Council carried out a tree survey which resulted in several trees being pruned. Gutters: these were cleaned after the autumn fall.

Pest control: the church buildings continue to be periodically inspected for vermin, with no evidence of any infestation reported. Electrical testing: A full electrical test of the church and church rooms was Carried out during February 2020. Covid: During March the country entered into the first national lockdown which meant that most routines within the church were suspended. In July some of the restrictions were lifted and the church was able to open for visitors on a limited basis and also resume the 10am Sunday service whilst observing national guidelines. The nave was deep cleaned, a risk assessment carried out, many of the pews taped up and a one-way system introduced. A second lockdown occurred during most of November with the previous arrangements being brought back into force during early December. Special services: An Act of Remembrance was recorded in church with the High Sheriff and representatives of the Royal British Legion as the normal Remembrance Sunday Service in the Market Square could not take place. The Carol Service and Crib Service were also recorded as it was not possible to do these services live due to current restrictions. Music: The choir and music department of the church has continued to develop their ministry through an increase in variety of hymns, psalm singing and repertoire of anthems over the course of 2020. January to March saw the introduction of 3 new anthems to the choir which were well received by the congregation and were well learnt by the members. The national lockdown from 93°4 March 2020 until September 2020 meant that much of the music was provided virtually. The organ music was provided by the Director of Music from home, using the software Hauptwerk to record a variety of voluntaries. The choir contributed 10 virtual anthems over this time which were incorporated into the YouTube Channel services, these gave a semblance of normality in a time of uncertainty. The choir reconvened on Friday 4th September with an average attendance at practices and services until 4th January 2021 of 10 people with our limit set at 13. During this period, small-scale repertoire was used to good effect and the choir learnt a new Mass Setting by Herbert Sumsion; this is unknown to the congregation which prevents them from singing along as per the COVID-19 guidance. No evening services were offered during this period and so the choir’s commitment was reduced to one rehearsal and one service per week. The number in the choir will reduce in 2021 due to the resignation of Pat Hoyland, Carol Tattersall and Annie Jones leaving a choir of 18 regular singers and 4 less-regular singers. Our main project for 2021 and 2022 will be 4 recruitment drive, particularly aimed at children from the local schools, once COVID-19 4

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restrictions lift. Thanks go to the members of the choir, past and present, for their hard-work and contributions to the services of St Denys’; without them, none of the recent work would have been possible. Church Rooms: The Covid virus meant the Parish Office had to close and the Parish Adminstrator to work from home. There is a limited opening of the Parish Office, which is constantly under review depending on national guidance. Emergency Lighting: Some of the emergency lights in the parish office needed replacing Thank you: Owing to the pandemic many of the routines within the church have been suspended and several persons have been prevented from fulfilling their usual tasks. It goes without saying the Churchwardens are grateful to everyone who spends their time and skills in maintaining the church. And it is very much hoped these routines can be reinstated during 2021. Thank you in anticipation!

Financial Activities

SLEAFORD PARISH CHURCH RESERVES POLICY for 2020 remained as follows:It is the policy of St Denys 's Parochial Church Council to hold in reserves the equivalent of 12 months running costs from the General Purposes Fund (£95000) and a further £50000 trom the Fabric Fund for Insurance and Emergency repairs. Following the first National Lockdown in March 2020 and closure of the Church and Parish Centre, much usual revenue was lost, most particularly from use of the Hall, loss of fees for Weddings and Funerals, Fund Raising activities, and the usual cash collections. Members of the planned giving scheme not paying direct into the bank have in the main been forwarding offerings at regular ‘ntervals whilst the church has been closed for services. A covid Grant of £4250 was received from NKDC for loss of revenue from the Parish Centre. Where possible service contracts were suspended to save on expenditure. However additional expenses were necessary to provide licence and equipment for on ine streaming of services, and provision of covid related sanitizing products etc. At the end of 2019 the PCC had reviewed the budget for 2020 which showed a predicted shortfall of around £25,000. The Diocese had requested details of the amount to be contributed towards the share and it was resolvedto pledge £20510 which was achieved by December 2020. There was only one legacy received during the year of £500. Solar Panel income of £3787 was received for the power generated for the national grid, a slight increase on the previous year. A vandalised window in the Chancel was repaired for £1170 covered by an Insurance claim less the excess of £250, however a protective grill was then fitted at a cost of £828. Full electrical testing was carried out in both church and parish centre at a total cost of £2148 with a further £384 paid to renew emergency lighting in the centre. A salary increase for the Parish Administrator and the Director of Music took effect from 1st January 2020. They have both been fully paid during the pandemic as they continued working from home as required. A local company continues to administer the payroll and the workplace pension, put in place from 1st April 2017 of which there Is currently one member.

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The PCC investments in the CBF funds had increased at the end of the year. At the request of the Diocese the Johnson Light CBF deposit fund was transferred into St Denys general CBF fund in - February 2020. The funds managed by Wren had decreased at the end of the year giving an overall loss in value of £5023. At the start of the year the Counters and Sidespersons continued to seal, record and count collections and other moneys received. Since March the Treasurer overseen by Church Wardens has been responsible for sealing, counting, recording and banking all receipts. All funeral fee bills are paid to the Diocese who then remit them direct to our account for distribution as necessary by the Treasurer. We continue to collect wedding fees and account to the Diocese monthly. Retired Clergy and Readers claim their fees direct from the Diocese. The following groups, which are connected with the church, held funds at the 31st December 2020 2020 2019 Choir/Music £645 £981 Bellringers £2686 £2642

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| CHARITY COMMISSION | Independent examiner's report SectionA ae Independent Examiner’s Report — OR Oe es ae : ; : Report to the trustees/ |THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL members of |PARISH OF ST DENYS NEW SLEAFORD On accounts for the year |31 DECEMBER 2020 Charity no | 1127600 ended

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