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
We￿IngtOn
Peterborough
PE4 5DG
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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 D￿lIst0￿
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
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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
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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 c￿lst 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 c￿ls[ God's Kingdom
Teach - Faith, Baptism and cOnf￿atIO￿ 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.
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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 Si￿ed 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.
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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.
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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 I￿ornIa11Y 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.
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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 reCo￿lt￿on 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.
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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 f￿st
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.
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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 r￿st 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 reS￿lled 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.
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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:
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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 exa￿nerf5 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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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