PETERBOROUGH PARISH CHURCH St. John the Baptist with St. Luke Charity registration nulllber 1127813 Annual Report and Financial Statements of the Parochial Church Council for the year ended 31st December 2022 Incumbent: Vacant until 19 March 2022, thereafter Reverend Michelle Dalliston The Deanery, 14 Minster Precincts PeterborouglL PEI IXX Bank: Barclays Bank plc I Church Street Peterborough Cambridgeshire PEI IXZ Independent Examiner Michael Horspole 30 Liverniore Green WeIngtOn Peterborough PE4 5DG Page l of22
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, PETERBOROUGH PARISH INFORMA TION Parish Peterborough Parish Church St John the Baptist with St Luke. Incumbent Vacant until 19 March 2022, thereafter Revcrcnd Michelle DlIst0 The Deanery, 14 Minster Precincts Peterborough Cambridgeshire PEI IXX Bank Barclays B&rf( PIC I Church Street Peterborougb CambridgeshiTC PEI IXE Independent Examiner Michael Horspole 30 Liverniore Green Werrington Peterborough PE4 5DG Page 2 of22
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, PETERBOROUGH CONTEJVTS Page Trustees, report i- 11 Independent examiner's report 12 Statement of financial activities 13 Balance sheet 14 Notes on the fmancial statcmcnts 15-22 Page 3 of22
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, PETERBOROUGH COUNCILS REPOR T FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 The Parochial Church Council (PCC) is pleased to present its report together with the financial statements for the year ended 3 1st December 2022. OUR PARISH VISION AND MISSION The PCC 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. St John's and St Luke's are open and inclusive communities of faith, welcoming all and seeking to be living witnesses to God in Jesus Christ. This is expressed through our Ethos and Vision. Our aim is to be a beacon of faith, hope and love in the heart of our city- Our mÈssion is to proclaim God's love ill Jesus clst so that others wiIl be drawn to follow him and find a place in our con]munity. The values that we espouse of being open and inclusive. worshipping and faithful, loving and serving, guide eVerythll we do. In these we seek to live the mission of the church and draw others into its life and community. Everything we do falls under five key eas. Prayer and worship - prayer and worship is the foundation of all we do Serving and caring - being an active presence in the community Learning together - nurturing faith, telling the story, providing a credible witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and enablin(F room for different understandings to exist alongside one another Justice - where faith leads to action for the wellbeing of all people Stewardship of the environment, promoting ecological concern and reducing the churches, carbon footprint. These mirror the Five Marks of Mission of the Anglican C.ommunion: Tell - Good news of God in Jesus cls[ God's Kingdom Teach - Faith, Baptism and cOnfatIO help all grow and deepen faith Tend- Care and Love Transform - Make a difference in the world for the wellbeing of all Treasure - Creation, be good stewards of the earth and its resources. OUR VISION FOR THE WIDER USE OF ST JOHN'S As the historical parish church for PeteTborough. Thc Church of St John the Baptist was consecrated to witness to the presence of the living God in the heart of the city and amid human life. in all its variety and complexity, in its joys and in its sorrows. In order to develop enh3nced public benefLt and make the most of its strategic location today, we aim to live the vision and mission through being: a place of hospitality and refreshment and centre for resources and inforn]ation a concert and arts venue for the city- an inspiring space in which all that is good in human creativity and endeavour can be witnessed and celebrated, through th¢ perforn]ing arts, public discourse, lecture and exhibition a place of tranquillity at the centre of the city where appropriate professional advice and counselling services can be offered and signposted. Page 4 of22
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, PETERBOROUGH COUNCILS REPOR T FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 (continued) St Luke's is our daughter church on Mayor's Walk, built in 1901 &s a Mission Room to serve the growing residential part of St John's Parish to the west of the railway. Dedicated to St Luke in 1983 it had a focus in supporting the now demolished District Hospital and is now in the midst of a residential community and small commercial are PREMISES The PCC has maintenance responsibilities for the church buildings: The Parish Church of St John the Bapt15t, Church Street, Peterborough and the daughter church of St Luke, Mayor's Walk. Peterborough. Our Vicar resides in The Deanery. in the Cathedral Precincts. All Saints Mar Thoma Church Sied a 25-year lease to rent St John's Hall in Mayor's Walk as of July 2018 and as such is responsible for the matntenance of this premises. An annual inspection will be undertaken by the PCC of St Jol)n's Hall and was completed in December identifying some minor areas requiring improvement. which have been completed. MEMBERSHIP OF THE PCC Members of the PCC are either ex-officio, co-opted or elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting in accordance with the Church Representation Rules. During the year the following served as meinbers of the pcc: Incumbent Reverend Michelle Dalliston Curate Revd Bccka Yates Wardens Vemon Bull - (Acting Treasurer) Judy Barsby Alun Williams - Parish Safeguarding OtTicer (PSO) Deanery Synod Representatives Judy Barsby June Bull - Electoral Roll Officer, Deanery Synod Standing Committee. Diocesan Synod Representative. Health and Safety Officer Elected Members Malikia Brewster Wendy Dyer Malcolm Hopkins Lai Julian Maroaret Lilliman Tony Pickering Di Sabel Les Sabel Jim Reynolds Michael Horspole has attended some meetings as Independent Financial Adviser. The PCC met on 9 occasions in 2022 with an average attendance of I I members. The number of members that could be elected to the PCC stands at 9 as the Electoral Roll numbers are below 100. The current Electoral Roll permits two representatives at Deanery Synod. Page 5 of22
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, PETERBOROUGH COUNCILS REPOR T FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 (conlinued) StandRng Committee The Standing Committee of the PCC is a ststutory con]mittee with power to transact emergency business between meetings and other business as instructed by the Council. The Standing Committee comprises the Vicar and Churchwardèns together with the Treasurer (when appointed), Parish Safeguarding Officer and Secretary, and this also serves as the Health and Safety Committee. Working Groups and Other Appointments The PCC has appointed several working groups for different areas of interest in the life of the church and the parish. The Social and Fundraising Committee, consisted of Judy Barsby, Wendy Dyer, Margaret Lillima Rosie Haynes, Sarah Warburton and Malikia Brewster, who provided and co-ordinated infonnal church activities including the Harvest meal and Patronal Festival meal as well as lunches and corporate parish meals. The Finance Committee consisted of the Vicar, Churchwardens, Treasurer (when in post), June Bull, Rosie Haynes and Duncan Garfiel(l the last two fulfilled the role of cash counters. The Fabric Con]n]ittee, concerned with the care and maintenance of parish buildings, consisted of the Vicar, ChurchwaTdens, Margaret Lilliman and Malcolm Hopkins. assisted by Les Sabel. Our Churchwardens were Vernon Bull, Judy Barsby and Alun Williams. Alun Williams also acted as our Parish Safeguarding Officer ovcrseeing Safeguarding policies and working practices. Stewardship Recording was carried out by Judy Barsby and Duncan Garfield, our Parish Athninistrator. Payroll services w¢rc provided by Baldwins Chartered Accountants until August and subsequently by the Diocese with oversight by the Treasurer. June Bull was our Electoral Roll Officer and Health and Safety Officer. The PCC would like to thaDk everyone for their hard work and contribution throughout the year. The PCC appointed Reg Tomblin and Alun Williarns as representatives on the executive of Churches Together in Central Peterborough (CTICP). In addition, the Vicar, Alun Williams and June Bull represented the PCC on the St John's Development Board Community Interest Company which exists to develop the use of the church for appropriate artistic and cultural purposes. The PCC also established a Communications Team with the long-terni aim of promoting and sharing information about our churches and their Mission - currently it has a role in reviewing and making recommendations on all aspects of our cotnmunications. The Parish Administrator deals with church administration, financial processing and events COOTdination and during the year became our 'Lead Recruiter, for DBS checking Purposes. Page 6 of22
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, PETERBOROUGH COUNCILS REPOR T FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 (continue SAFEGUARDING The PCC takes its responsibilities for the care of everyone in the church seriously. It follows the Safeguardin(T Policies for the Diocese of Peterborough and everyone who works with children, young people and vulnerable adults is iecruited following the Safer Recruiting procedures, including checks made with the Disclosure and Barring Service, where appropriate or by the use of Confidential Declaration Fornis and references. During the year use of the Safeguarding Dashboard was adopted to help the PSO and incumbent ensure we are compliant with these policies. A Safeguarding Pack for volunteers w&s produced which included all the necessary Safeguarding documents appropriate for those volunteering at our churches and is being introduced to our volunteer groups, beginning with those volunteering at the Support Hub and Tuesdays Till Two. The Safeguarding Policy is Teviewed annually and regular meelings of an IornIa11Y appointed safeguarding group, whose membership includes the vicar, the curate. the PSO, and a iegular worshipper at St Luke's, are held to review its implementation. Matters of concern are referred to the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. in accordance with the Safeguarding Policy. Safeguarding is a standing item on the PCC Agenda. CHURCH ATTENDANCE AND WIDER COMMUNrrY The Electoral Roll on 31 December 2022 stood at 70 rnembets, with 21 resident within the parish and 49 non-resident. As the Electoral Roll stands. under the 2020 Church Representation Rules 9 persons may be elected to serve on the PCC in addition to 2 Deanery Synod representatives. The Deanery Synod representatives will be elected for a three-year tern] at the 2023 APCM. It is pleasing to report that during the course of the year there was a most encouraging increase in attendances at Sunday Fucharists at St John's of people from different age groups and social backgrounds. It is hoped that many of these new faces will become pernmnent members of the congregation. REVIEW OF THE YEAR The Ministry An eventful year. As it begaTL we knew that a new incumbent had been appointed and that an end to the trying days of the vacancy was in sight. In thc vacuum the Wardens had done a magnificent job in maintaining a regular stream of clergy to lead our Eucharistic services, in managing the financial affairs of the parish, in conserving the fabric of our buildings. and in ensuring that the social cohesion of the congregations was nurtured. We owe thern a considerable debt of gratitude. Following the vacancy. ten months after Canon Ian Black's installation as Dean of Newport, we were blessed in March with the collation and inductionof the Revd Michelle Dalliston as the Vicar of Peterborough and our new parish priest. And not too long after those celebrations, we were doubly delighted to receive a Curate to support Revd Michelle, in the forni of the Revd Becka Yates. excitement and joy with which their ministy has been received within the parish is manifest. After the bleak years of the pandemic the Spirit of the congregation has been renewed by the grace, enthusiasm and vigour of this priestly team. It is also a pleasure to record Canon Bill Croft's contributions to the worshipping life of the parish, along with the support of both Archdeacon Alison Booker and Canon Helen Dearnley who both live within the parish and assist with occasional services. Page 7 of22
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, PETERBOROUGH COUNCILS REPOR T FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 (continued) Under their infiuence several new initiatives have been introduced. There is a cycle of Daily Prayer and a new Family Service once a month for young children at St John's. A similar service is offered monthly at the Cathedral and so working together we are currently able to offer a service specially aimed at families every other week. An occasional Taizé service takes place and the monthly Healing services continue at St Luke's. Some modest adjustments have been made to the times of some services: the Friday Eucharist h&s been moved to middal, and a well-attended Midnight service on Cl]ristmas Eve comtnenced at I I.00pm. followed on Christmas Day by noontide carol singing and open hospitality for visitors at St John's, with a 10am Christmas Eucharist at St Luke's. A prayer group by Zoom was restarted. A measurable effect of these changes and the influence of our priests has been a threefold incTease in the number of communicants at St Jol)n's. Ivhile numbers at St Luke's remain more or less the same, there is a clear reColton of the importance of St Luke's and the potential for mission and ministy here. li One of our key objectives established early in 2022 was the growth of our church. numerically, spiritually and pastorally in all aspects of our relationship with the city centre and its resident population and visitors. Summer activities were held with art and craft days, linking with the Cathedral where a Dinosaur Exhibition took place throuohout the sununer months. There have also been prayer trails, and the inti"oduction of a Prayer Space with a focus on peace and prayer cards available - throughout the year this has focussed also on the situation in Ukraine: and many people come to light a candle, say a prayer, and make use of the prayer cards and leaflets offering a simple fomi of Morning and Night Prayer to use at home. In addition, a base was Provided for the Street Chaplains, from the Light Project Peterborough as we worked in partnership with them. Connections were made with the St John's Ambulance cadets who meet in Cowgate and with the junior Cathedral Choir who sang at our Patronal Festival in June and our Harvest Festival in October. By way of change, we decamped as a Nvhole to St Luke's to share their Patroiial Festival which was a very happy occasion. A Mission Day in October was well supported and provided many thoughts about next steps. A high point of the year was the Flower Festival at St John's to celebrate the Patronal Festival weekend. An amazing array of floral arrangements were produced by our dedicated Trlower Team - Di Sabel, Lai Julian, Jackie Edwards and Margaret Lilliman, along with members of the congregation. Inviting in many diverse community groups to provide displays they curated flowers and displays to illustrate the theme 'To the Glory of God.: Talented students from Thomas Deacon Academy played a variety of musical pieces to accompany the opening afternoon following a special service to begin the Festival at which we gave thanks for those who had made this possible and remembered those departed loved ones in whose memory many of the arrangements were dedicated. Students from IK)th West Town Academy and Thomas Deacon Academy also produced painted paper flower garlands and a myriad of brightly coloured origami flowers to add the finishing touches to the celebrations. At the start of the year the financial situation was not encouraging but, mainly due to the efforts and expertise of Vernon Bull and mentor Michael Horspole. by the end of 2022 things looked more opti]nistic. Various adjustments were made to the financial accounting regime, new systems and protocols were introduced and certain investsnents were modified. The Parish is not out of the fmancial woods yet, but we are more in control of the management of these affairs and more confident about the futur¢. During the next year a Stewardship campaign is planned, and the advances made in 2022 will be helpful in infonning our future direction of travel. The structural and maintenance items identified in the quinquennial review were finally completed by the end of the year, along Mqth improvements and repairs to the heating system. The chancel roof was recovered at no cost to the parish. It is disappointing to record continuing damage to stained glass and other windows, particularly the window in the south porch which was badly affected by an act of vandalism, and which has been removed for restoration. Both churches remain in reasonably good order. Page 8 of22
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, PETERBOROUGH COUNCILS REPOR T FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 (conlinued) Following the suspension of all its activities on 17th March 2020 at the start of the pandemic, St Jolm's CIC was able to resume its regular Tuesday lunchtime concerts from 15th March 2022. Piccolo, a monthly concert for preschool children and their carers. also resumed from April. and a Cl]TiStmas evcning concert also took place. Altogetlier the CIC organised and ran 38 concerts during 2022. These initiatives contribute to an increased footfall by keeping St John's opeffj as well as raising the church's profile at the heart of the city centre. Our thanks to Alun Williams who worked hard to generate and host these events as the CIC'S programme manager. The CIC'S activities generated over £2000 in church hire fees for St John's, and £1 l 00 in donations to the DEC Ukraine appeal, and donations at the Christmas concert supported both Garden House and church funds. On Saturdays, regular church volunteers staff the morning cafe at St John's, supported by volunteers from the East Anglia Children's Hospice. The students of Marshfields School returned to run the cafe on the fst Wednesday of the rnon beginning in October and operating during terni time. Wendy Dyer raised the remarkable sum of £IOO(H- by selling souvenirs and knitted items while staffing the welcome counter at both th¢ Saturday and Tuesday cafes. We were saddened by the loss of the late Marina Jones whose initiatives with her bookstall and otheT enterprises raised a great deal of money during her lifetime for the direct benefit of the church. We are grateful to Malikia Brewster who has taken on developing the bookstall as 'Book Nook, which regularly features special interest books and other items for sale. A new enterprise put forward by Malcolm Hopkins in September saw the introduction of Chill and Chat on Wednesday mornings at St Luke's, a drop-in time for social engagement and refreshments - a meeting open to all and concluded by a simple service. The Ladies Group for the Parish meet at St Lukc's on the second Tuesday of each month for a talk or activity and refreshments. Towards the end of the summer, we learned of government Proposals to provide funds to local councils through the Household Support Fund to establish and finance 'Warni Ilubs,. These Community Support Hubs were to be places where hot food, advice and companionship could be provided for people in need as well as being a wann space to gather for those who would struggle to heat their own homes due to the cost- of-living crisis and rising fuel costs. St John's applied and was awarded funding to become one of the Hubs for Peterborough and due to a phenomenal response from volunteers to make this possible. and with the dedicated commitment of Malikia Brewster and Malcolm Hopkins as Hub Co-ordinators, we opened our doors to welcome people in the third week of November. By the end of the year, we were serving food and offering support to as many as 90 people on Tuesdays and Fridays when the Hub was operating, with many attending at different times too when the church was ope The PCC maintained a good relationship with All Saints Mat Thoma Church who le&se St Jolm's Hall. Both our churches joined the Welcome Directory intended to provide known support for prison leavers as they re-join society. Current policies were reviewed Tegularly and managed via a Policy Schedule to ensure that correct working practices were followed within the churches. The Safeguarding Policy was updated. Links have been maintained with Eco Church. with which work will continue during 2023. During services at St Jobn's Pew Bags for children are now available again and a new play area with books and toys was sct up in the north aisle, along with a craft table near the Cafc arca for younger children and their families attending WOTship enabling them to remain in the body of the church and be included in the service. St John's musical tradition h&s been led for 8 years by our Director of Music and Organist, Elizabeth Arkell, and we are sorry that she will be stepping back from this role in the New Year, although her husband John will still be available to play at some services. Our choir perfornied gallantly under difficult circumstances during the year and, with the acquisition of one or two new members as the year progressed became a much appreciated and valuable resource that enhanced our WOTship. Page 9 of 22
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, PETERBOROUGH COUNCILS REPOR T FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 (continued) The congregation is well represented on the rota of servers. readers, intercessors, Eucharistic assistants, Sunday Wardens and sides-people. Fresh flowers were arranged in both churches each week by the Flower Team led by Di Sabel, who must take great credit for pmposing and implementing a superb Flower Festival dedicated to the Glorylof God that generated many visitors to St John's and many compliments during our Patronal Festival at the end of June. Usually Sunday services conclude with coffee at St Luke's and coffee and sherry at St John's. These provide occasions for enjoyment and fellow3hip to complete the WOTship. A TTaidcraft stall operated at St John's on these occasions. During the Autumn, for the rst tirne since the Covid Pandemic, we were glad to host again the charity group, Cards for Good Causes. Not only were they able to sell exccllent quality cards on behalf of many charities, but also cnabled St Jol]n's to be open every day. with many people enjoying and appreciating that. Worship and Mission The worship at both churches has traditionally been based on Common Worship, with robed servers and choir complemented by the singing of a responsorial psalm and anthems during the Eucharist at St John's. At St Luke's. C.Ds provided the accompaniment for hymn singing. At St John's technology has been introduced to perniit live and recorded streaming of services, along with a sound system to improve audibility. As in Previous years a service of Night Prayer with prayers for wholeness and healing at St Luke's continued with a small but faithful group of attendees. An annual Memorial service at All Souls-tide to which those bereaved during the year were invited was reSlled after lockdown and Remembrance Sunday was marked with an Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial. supported by a Serving paty and choir from St John's. It ought to be recorded at this juncture that the Vicar, who would nonnally lead such proceedings, experienced a nasty injury to her foot following an accident in the Cathedral precincts and was partly rendered hors de combat for the remainder of the year. Notwithstanding an impressive orthopaedic boot, she continued her duties in full until restored to good health. Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday were all marked with the usual special services. Mothering Sunday was packed as were both Patronal F&stivals. On the 8 September we joined a nation mourning the death of HRH Queen Elizabeth ll and offered a space for prayer, candle lighting and signing a Book of Condolence in the days leading up to the funeral on 19 September. Significant numbers of people visited St Jol]n's during this time and our services at both churches on the Sundays either side of funeral offercd prayers of remembrance and thanksgiving. The popular Crib Service at Christmas again took place in church with the first outing for a Children's Choir which we hope to be able to groNv more fully in time. We were honoured to host a special Royal Carol Service organised by the Lord LieutenanL Mrs Julie Spence, to thank those who make an outstanding contribution to the life of the community. Early in December, the church was packed, and the service was much appreciated by all who attended. Our Carol Ih Service on 18 December was this year cstablished as a Civic Carol Service, attended by the Deputy Mayor and Mayoress of Peterborough and Leader of the Council. Home communion has been administered by the clergy and members of the congregation to those unable to attend our churches, and services at The Maltings Care Home resumed with visits to St Margaret's House to begin in the new y&ar. Page 10 of 22
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, PETERBOROUGH COUNCILS REPOR T FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 (continued) Ties were maintained with the two schools in the parish, The Peterborough School, where the Vicar visits to preach at the school Eucharist, and West Town Academy, who supported the Flower Festival by producing paper flowers. Our links with Marshfields were developed and also with Thon Deacon Academy, where the Vicar is a member otthe Foundation Charity, and pupils from TDA took part in both our Flower Festival and Royal Carol Service in providing music of exceptional standard. Pupils from The Peterborough School also resumed their ternily visits to play music to accompany the Marshfields Cafe. We began to renew our ministy with childreffj young people and fan]ilies with a number of special events. activities and services, and introduced a regular Wethiesday holiday Family Activity scssion supported by volunteers from St John's and the Cathedral. Our dedicated team of Bellringers ring at St John's most Sun(iays calling us to worship and in the course of the year have rung several peals and supported ringino at the Cathedral and elsewhere in the Deancry. Church Buildings St Jol]n's church remains sturdy and of sound structure and good order throuohout. The fabric of St Luke's is also in a good state of repair. Following the quinqucnnial inspection carried out in 2019 by our architect, Stephen Oliver, major projects were undertaken and completed in 2022. A survey was also undertaken at St Luke's with work being completed towards the end of the year. FiLnaneial The parish met all its liabilities during 2022, with the Parish Share being paid in full. Roles and Responsibilities of the Council The Council is required to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of its state of affairs at the end of the year and of its income and expenditure for that period. In preparing these fmancial statements the council is required to: Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently Make judgements and estinmtes that are reasonable and prudent Prepare the financial statements on a uoing concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the church will continue &8 such. ii) iii) The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the church. The trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the church and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud. PCC Chairn]an: Date: Page 11 of 22
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, PETERBOROUGH INDEPENDE]VTEXAMINER'S REPOR T TO SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST PAROCHIAL CHURCH Independent exanerf5 report to the trustee5 of The Parochial Church Council of The Ecclesiastical Parish of St John the Baptist Peterborough ('the Company) I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company forthe year ended 31 December 2022. Responsibilities and basis of report As the chariws trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company lawl you are responsible fr)r the preparation of the accounts in accordan with the requirements of the Companies Art 2006 (tthe 2006 Act.). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are el¥gible for independent examination. I report in respert of my examination of your charitvs accounts as C3rried out under section 145 of the Charities Art 2011 I'the 2011 AcV)- In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission undersectlon 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act. Independent examinerfs statemert I have completed my examination. I confinn that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe: l. accounting records were not kept in respert of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act: or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records" or 3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 A<( other than any requirementthatthe accounts give a 'true and fair view which is not a matter considered 35 part of an independent examination- or 4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordan with the methods and principles of the ststement of Recommended practi for accounting and reporting by charities [applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordan with the Finanaal Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102)]. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the exarntnation to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Name: Michael Hor5pole Address= 30 Liverrnore Green, Werrington. Peterborough PE4 5DG Date: 2nd May 2023 Page 12 of22
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, PETERBOROUGH STA TEMENT OF FINANCIAL A CTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2022 Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment Fund Funds Funds Funds Total Funds 2022 2021 Notes Income From Voluntary Income Activities for Generating Funds 2(a) 47,508 972 319 48,798 48,090 2(b) 2,612 4,379 6,991 1,336 Investment Income 2(c) 10,905 8,140 19,045 18,649 Church Activities 2(d) 24,330 24,330 11,991 Other Incoming Resources 2(e) 3,004 30,000 33,004 24,949 Total Incorne 88,358 5,351 38,459 132,168 105,015 Expenditure On Cost of generating voluntary income Fundraising trading: cost of goods sold and other cost 3(a) 386 386 186 3(b) 872 872 791 Church Activities 3(c) 127,552 4.067 9,593 141,212 151,202 Governance Costs 3(d} 200 200 1.613 Total Resources Expended 129,010 4,067 9,593 142,670 153,792 Net Incoming Resources Before Other Recognised Gains and Losses (40,652) 1,284 28,866 (10,502) (48,777) Change in market value of investments (63,302) {63,302) 79,565 Transfers Net Movement in Funds 238,214 197.562 (238,214) (301,516) (73,804) 30,788 1,284 28.866 Balance bought forward at 1st January Balance carried forward at 31st December 33,136 261.716 79,294 588,579 962,725 931,937 230,698 263,000 108,160 287,063 888,921 962,725 The notes on pages 15 to 22 form part of these accounts. Page 13 of22
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, PETERBOROUGH BALANCE SHEET AS A T 3151 DECEMBER 2022 2022 2021 Notes Fixed Assets Tangible Investments 221,867 525,277 747,144 223,047 588,579 811,626 Current Assets Debtors Cash at Bank and In Hand 6,326 144,396 150,722 27,201 126,424 153,625 Current Liabilities Creditors: amounts falling due in one year 8,945 8,945 2,526 2,526 Total Net Assets 888,921 962,725 Parish Funds Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment Funds 10 11 12 13 230,698 263,000 108,160 287,063 888,921 33,136 261,716 79,294 588,579 962,725 Approved by the Parochial Church Council on behalf by: géh¢kkiZ 63] and signed on its PCC Chair The notes on page5 15 to 22 form part of these accounts. Page 14 of22
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, PETERBOROUGH NOTES FOR THE FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2022 l Accounting Policies Charity Information The Peterborough Parish Church (named after St John the Baptist)is the historic Parish Church for Peterborough. Today it is home to a vibrant Church community and is in the Church of England Diocese of Peterborough 1.1 Accounting Convention These accounts have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard Applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" {"FRS102"). "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" the Statement of Recommended Prattice for charities applying FRS102, the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Practice as it applies from l January 2015. The Charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRSIO2. The accounts are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these accounts are rounded to the nearest pound 1.2 Going Concern At the time of approving the accounts. the trustees have reasonable expettation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus, the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the accounts. 1.3 Income Planned giving, collections and donations are recognised when received. Tax refunds are recognised when the incoming resource to which they relate is received. Grants and legacies are accounted for when the PCC is legally entitled to the amounts due. Dividends are accounted for when receivable, interest is accrued. All other income is recognised when it is receivable. All income is accounted for gross, as long as it is capable of financial measurement. 1.4 Resources expended Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, if that award creates a binding or constructive obligation on the PCC. The diocesan parish share is accounted for when due. Amounts received specifically for mission are dealt with as restricted funds. All other expenditure is generally recognised when it is occurred and accounted for gross. Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to a contractual provision of the instrument. 1.5 Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand and deposits held at call with banks. 1.6 Financial Instruments The charity has elected to apply the provision of Section 11 'Basic Financial Instruments, and Section 12 'Other Financial Instruments, of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments. Page 15 of 22
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, PETERBOROUGH ]VOTES FOR THE FIJVANCIAL STA TEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2022 (continued) l Accounting Policie5 1.7 Fixed Assets Consecrated and benefice property is not included in the accounts in accordance with section 10(2}(a) of the Charities Act 2011. Moveable church furnishings held by the vicar and churchwardens on special trust for PCC and which require a faculty for disposal are inalienable property, listed in the church's inventory, which can be inspetted (at any reasonable time). For anything acquired before 2001 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such a55et5 are not valued in the financial statements. Subsequently no individual item has cost more than £1,000 so all such expenditure has been written off when incurred. No cost information is available for the church hall so it is included at a deemed cost being its 2012 valuation. The property is not depreciated due to the high value placed on the buildin& the longevity of its existence, which in turn suggest the longevity of its future existence. Equipment used within the church premises is depreciated on a straight-line basis over four to five years. 1.8 Funds Restricted funds represent (a) income from trusts or endowments which may be expended only on those restricted objects provided in the terms of the trust or bequest, and (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 each year must be carried forward as a balance on that fund. The PCC does not usually invest separately for each fund. Where this is no separate investment, interest is apportioned to individual funds on an average balance basis. Designated funds are funds set aside by the PCC for a specific purpose. Unrestricted funds are general funds which can be used for PCC ordinary purposes. Endowment funds are funds held for the long-term investment. 1.9 Critical accounting estimates and judgements In the application of the charity's accounting policies, the trustees are required to rnake judgements, estimate5 and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimate5 and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Attual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods. Page 16of22
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, PETERBOROUGH JVOTES FOR THE FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2022 (continued) 2 Income Unrestricted Fund Designated Funds Restricted Endowment Funds Funds Total Funds 2022 2021 2(a) Voluntary Income Planned giving stewardship 29.152 29,152 36,318 Gift Aid 10,095 10,095 2.200 Collections (open plate) 4,674 4,674 1.941 Gift Aid envelopes 940 940 295 Donations and legacies 2,646 972 319 3,937 7,336 47.508 972 319 48,798 48,090 2(b) Activities for Generating Funds Coffee mornings 4,379 4,379 636 Social event & Service Refreshments 1,462 1.462 Traidcraft 1,150 1.150 700 2,612 4.379 6,991 1,336 2(c) Investment Income Dividends 10,218 10,218 9,361 Interest 686 8.140 8,826 9,288 10.905 8,140 19,045 18,649 2(d) Church artivities Church hire and hall rent 15.857 15.857 11,326 Flowers (Including festival) 2,526 2,526 Fees 3.620 3,620 615 Interregnum Claim 636 636 Trading income - cards and picture sales 1.691 1,691 50 24,330 24,330 11,991 2(e) Other incoming resources Insurance claims 2,249 2,249 12.489 Tower fund Grant income 755 30,000 30,755 12,460 3,004 30,000 33,004 24,949 Total Income 88,358 5.351 38,459 132,168 105,015 Page 17of22
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, PETERBOROUGH NOTES FOR THE FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS FOR THE YEAR EIVDED 31st DECEMBER 2022 (continued) 3 Resources expended 3 Resources expended Unrestrirted Fund Designated Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds 2022 2021 3(a) Cost of generating voluntary income Contactless Fees 386 386 186 186 386 386 3(b) Fundraising trading: cost of goods sold & other costs Traidcraft & Souvenirs 872 872 872 791 791 872 3(c) Church activities Missionary and charity giving Parish share Uti5ities Routine maintenance Church fabric maintenance Quinquennial work Organ maintenance Incumbent & Curate expenses Insurance Upkeep of services Children & Youthwork Administration Wages and Salaries Stewarding and music services Flowers expenditure (Including festival) Diocesan fees Community Hub Depreciation 4.067 4,067 70,174 6.752 549 5,158 7,168 792 991 10,156 2,519 108 70,174 6,752 549 63,392 7,437 894 28,844 15,162 408 286 9,401 1,155 5,158 7,168 792 359 10,156 2,519 108 4,813 18,991 986 631 4,813 18,991 986 3,918 18,929 50 1,499 1,505 1,499 1,505 3,804 1,180 1.180 141,212 151,202 102 3,804 1,180 127.552 4,067 9,593 The Parish Share for 2022 increased from June 2022 following the departure of the Incumbent. The parish share for 2022 is £70,173. 3(d) Governance costs Independent examiners fees Accountancy fees 100 100 100 100 200 100 1,513 1,613 142,670 153,792 200 Total Resources expended 4 Wages and salaries 129,010 4.067 9,593 During the year, the PCC employed a number of people. The total cost of these appointments was £18,991 (2021 £18,929), including employers, national insurance contributions. The average number of employees on the payroll during the year was 3 (2019 - 3) No employees have been paid more than £60,000 per annum during 2022 or 2021 Page 18 of22
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, PETERBOROUGH ]VOTES FOR THE FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2022 (continued) 5 Fixed Assets Property Equipment Total Tangible Cost or valuation: At l January 2022 Additions At 31 December 2022 220,000 12,029 232,029 220,000 12,029 232,029 Depreciation: At 1st January 2022 Charge for the year At 31 December 2022 8,982 1,180 10,162 8,982 1,180 10,162 Net book value At l January 2022 At 31 December 2022 220,000 220,000 3,047 1,867 223,047 221,867 The property comprises of the church hall at Mayors Walk, Peterborough A valuation of the property was undertaken by Joliffe Dakin& Chartered Surveyors, on 6 December 2012 6 Investments 2022 2021 Bought forward 588,579 560,014 Sale of Investments (for payment of Parish Share) 51,000 Change in market value during the year (63,302) 79,565 525,277 588,579 The investments are administered by Peterborough Diocesan Board of Finance on behalf of the Church and held with CCLA and M & G Equities, 7 Debtors Unrestricted Designated Restricted Fund Funds Funds Total Funds 2022 2021 Tax recoverable on stewardship Accrued income Prepayments and accrued interest Other Debtors {Interregnum claim) 3,811 2,516 3,811 2,516 2,200 4,000 20,228 773 6,326 6,326 27,201 Page 19 of22
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, PETERBOROUGH NOTES FOR THE FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2022 (eontiniied) 8 Cash at bank and in hand Unrestricted Designated Restricted Fund Funds Funds Total Funds 2022 2021 CCLA Investment accounts: CBF St John's Burial fun investment account Deposit Account (Sale of Holdich Street) St Johns Fabric fund St Lukes Fabric fund Barclays current account Virgin savings account Cash in hand 6,901 6,901 31,080 545 9,333 63,668 32,046 823 11,884 30,676 538 9,211 41,771 31,962 382 31,080 545 9.333 63,668 32,046 141 682 63,809 63,126 17,461 144,396 126,424 9 Creditors - amounts falling due within one year Unrestricted Designated Restritted Fund Funds Funds Total Funds 2022 2021 Accruals for utilities and other costs 8,945 8,945 2,536 8,945 8,945 2,536 10 Unrestricted funds Balance as Balance as Incoming Resources Transfers at 31.12.22 at 1.1.22 Resources Expended General Account 21,252 78,069 113,738 (14,417) CBF St John's Burial Fund Interest Account St John's Fund - for the Ecclesiastical Purposes of the parish 11,884 10,289 15,272 6,901 238,214 238,214 33,136 88,358 129,010 238,214 230,698 The CBF St John's Burial Fund Interest Account unrestricted fund, is money held separately from the main account, but can be used for any purpose. Page 20 of22
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, PETERBOROUGH NOTES FOR THE FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31si DECEMBER 2022 (continued) 11 Designated funds Balance as at 1.1.22 Incoming Resources Transfers Resources Expended Balance as at 31.12.22 Holdich Street sale Church hall Dilapidation settlement Coffee shop Mission Fund 37.025 220,000 4,000 691 37,025 220,000 4,000 1,129 846 263,000 4,379 972 5,351 3.941 126 4,067 261,716 The Holdich Street Sale fund relates to proceeds from the sale of a property on Holdich Street as well as the sales of treasury stock, which have been designated for the purpose of the fabric of the church. The PCC decided to use Holdich Street designated funds to maintain a minimum reserve of unrestricted funds to cover annual wages. The Church Hall fund is the designated funds represented by the investment in the church hall and dilapidation settlement. The coffee shop is the designated funds from incoming donations and sales less any charitable donations made as a result of the fundraising activity. 12 Restricted Funds Balance as at 1.1.22 Incoming Resources Transfers Resources Expended Balance as at 31.12.22 St John's Fabric fund & LPOW Grant St Luke's Fabric fund Income from G Wyman Fund Income from Reichmann Bequest Fund The St John's fund - for the Ecclesiastical purposes of the parish Income from Muriel Elizabeth Snowdon fund Community Hub 5,332 10,802 533 2,468 319 5,062 95 500 131 589 10,707 581 2,844 548 508 59.600 7,085 66.685 559 559 26,196 108,160 30,000 38,459 3,804 9.593 79,294 The St John's fabric fund represents funds held for the purpose of the fabric of St John's Church The St Luke's fabric fund represents funds held for the purpose of the fabric of either St Luke's Church or St Johns. Income from Reichman Bequest represents income from the endowment fund in resect of the assistant curated fund. As described in noted 13, the 'income from the Sunday School maintenance fund, has been redesignated as The St John's fund- for the Ecclesiastical purposes of the parish,. This fund represents the income from the related endowment fund which may be applied for the Ecclesiastical purposes of the parish. The Community Hub has been set up with a grant from Peterborough City Council to provide food, warmth and shelter for anyone struggling with the cost-of-living crisis Page 21 of 22
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, PETERBOROUGH NOTES FOR THE FINANCL4L STA TEMENTS FOR THE YEAR EJVDED 31st DECEMBER 2022 (continued) 13 Endowrnent funds Balance as Balance as Sale of Treasury Stock Changes in Market Value at 31.12.22 at 1.1.22 Transfer Reichmann Bequest St John's Fund- for the Ecclesiastical Purposes of the parish Burial ground fund 19,343 {2,277) 17,066 269,998 299,238 (31,784) {238,214) (29,241) 269,997 588,579 (63,302) (238,214) 287,063 The Reichmann Bequest represents an investment from a bequest in the will of Mrs A E Reichmann in 1934, from which the income is to be paid as an augmentation to the Assistant Curates fund. The Sunday School Maintenance fund has been redesignated this year as the St John's Fund for the Ecclesiastical Purposes of the parish. Thi5 has been agreed by the Trustees and the Diocesan Board of Finance and has therfore been transferred to unrestricted funds. The Burial Ground fund represents funds received from the Peterborough Development Corporation following the compulsory purchase of the old burial ground. The funds can be used for any purpose. 14 Analysis of net assets between funds Total Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment Funds Fund Funds Funds Funds 2022 Notes Fund balances at 31 December 2022 represented by: Fixed Assets Current Assets: Debtors Bank Current Liabilities 238.214 220.000 1,867 287,063 747,144 6,326 63,809 (8,945) 61,191 6,326 144,396 (8,945} 888,921 63,126 17,461 283.126 19,328 287,063 15 Related party transactions The church is one of 7 legal members of Churches Together in Central Peterborough, a separate charity. The church received rental income from St John the Baptist (Peterborough) Development C.S.C. in respect of events held in the church. There are dirertors and members common to both organisations. The George Wyman bequest to the curate fund. The church wardens are the trustees with interest received being paid to the church. During the year £533 (£2021: £568) was received. Page 22 of22