## The Parish of Worplesdon 


St Alban's, Wood Street Village & St Mary's, Worplesdon **‘Living in love, moving in power’** 

Annual Report & Financial Statements of Worplesdon Parochial Church Council For the year ended 31 December 2020 



_The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Worplesdon (Worplesdon PCC) is a registered charity under number 1128100_ 

## **The Parish of Worplesdon in the Worplesdon and Wyke Group of Parishes with the churches of St Mary’s, Worplesdon, & St Albans’s, Wood Street Village** 

# _**Seeking to be an inclusive, welcoming, Christ-shaped community reflecting the unconditional love of God**_ 

## **Trustees’ Annual Report for 2019** 

## **Administrative information** 

St Mary’s Church is situated at Perry Hill, Worplesdon and St Alban’s Church is situated on Oak Hill, Wood Street Village.  The Parish is part of the Diocese of Guildford within the Church of England.  The correspondence address is The Church Office, Perry Hill, Worplesdon, Guildford, Surrey GU3 3RE. 

**PCC members (who are also trustees of the charity) who have served within the period from April 2019 to April 2020 are:** 

|Incumbent|The Revd Alex Russell|
|---|---|
|Curate (from<br>March)|The Revd Barry Hansen|
|Church Wardens|Liz Gunn (succeeding)|
||Susie Moore|
||Dan Shaw|
|Honorary Ofcers|Hon Secretary –Claire Billimore<br>Hon Treasurer – Dominic Howard-|
||Jones|
|Representatives||
|on||
|The Deanery|Robert Lynch|
|Synod|Janet Sutton|
|Ex-ofcio PCC|The Revd Ruth Brothwell, associate|
|members|priest (to November 27th)|
|PCC members|Janet Sutton, to October 30th2020|
||Kevin Davidson, to October 30th|
||2020|
||Lynn Collier, to October 30th2020|
||Jenny Shaw, to October 2020|
||Cath Mirmak, to October 2020|
||Carol Findlay, to October 30th2020|
||Liz Gunn, to APCM 2021|
||Janet Weil, to APCM 2021|
||Joanna da Costa Santos, to APCM|
||2022|



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Rob Pocock, to APCM 2022 Clive Watson to APCM 2024 Carol Caven to APCM 2024 Jeanette Grey to APCM 2024 Betty Leach to APCM 2024 John Ellis to APCM 2024 

Bank Lloyds  TSB  Bank  plc 147 High Street, Guildford.  GU1 3AG Inspecting Architect Rena Pitsilli-Graham BA Arch 6, St Martin’s Almhouses Dip Arch, GradDiplCons(AA) Bayham Street, London. RIBA, AABC NW1 0BD Independent Helen Lee MA FCA 55 Wodeland Avenue Examiner Guildford GU2 4LA 

The day to day management of the work of the Parochial Church Council is normally delegated to the incumbent, the Revd Alex Russell, who was appointed on 21 September 2016. 

## **RECTOR’S REPORT** 

## **Structure, Governance and Management** 

The  Parochial  Church  Council  is  a  corporate  body  established  by  the  Church  of  England, by  Act  of Parliament.  The PCC operates under the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure.  All members of the PCC are trustees of the charity.  Worplesdon PCC is a registered charity under number 1128100. 

Benefits to the public arising from carrying out the PCC’s objectives are explained within the annual report.  The PCC has complied with its duty to have due regard to the guidance on public benefit published by the Charity Commission in exercising its powers or duties. 

The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules.  All regular church attendees are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll, to attend the Annual Parochial Church Meeting and to consider themselves for nomination to the PCC.  Members of the PCC are inducted into their  role  and  responsibilities  using  literature  prepared  by  the  Diocesan  Department  for  Mission, Evangelism and Parish Development. 

The PCC operates through a number of Groups (sub-committees), which meet at agreed times during the year and then report to the PCC. During 2020 these Groups were as follows: 

## _**Standing Committee** :_ 

This is the only committee required under Canon Law.  It has power to transact the business of the PCC between its meetings, subject to any directions given by the PCC.  The Standing Committee meets once a month  and  comprises  at  least  the  incumbent,  the  churchwardens,  the  honorary  secretary,  and  the honorary treasurer _._ 

## _**Property** :_ 

Maintenance and development of the buildings.  Liaison with local council, the diocese, various heritage organisations, and our quinquennial architect.  Development and management of conservation policies. Maintenance  and  development  of  the  churchyard  and  churchyard  structures  (stone  tablets  etc.) Development  and  management  of  conservation  policies.   Production  and  maintenance  of  historical records not in our registers _._ 

## _**Finance** :_ 

Financial accounting to the Charity Commission’s standards. Management accounting and budgeting. Sound cash and expenditure controls, fund management.  External fund-raising (eg through charities). Insurance to cover assets and liabilities.  Development and monitoring of investment policies. 

## _**Events** :_ 

Development and co-ordination of a regular programme of social and fund-raising events.  Advice and support to groups mounting special services and events _._ 

## _**Marketing** :_ 

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Promotion of our churches and all related events through local and, where appropriate, national media. Liaison with the Diocese. 

## _**Worship and Music** :_ 

Reviewing the impact, music and timing of existing services and recommending additions and/or amendments to the PCC. 

## _**Youth and Children (now called Ministry to Young People)** :_ 

Looking at our worship and events through the aspect of our younger members and contacts, and focusing on how best to address their needs. 

## _**IT**_ 

Working to ensure that we have a strong and positive profile in the digital marketplace, and ensuring compliance with national and Diocesan requirements around information technology.  Advising church officers on related matters including privacy and IT policies, data management, and email systems. 

## _**Strategy**_ 

Facilitating the implementation of the church development plan, ‘Living in love, moving in power’, and prioritising changes needed in the parish to enhance our service to God and to our community. 

## **Objectives and Activities** 

The Worplesdon Parochial Church Council has the responsibility of co-operating with the Incumbent in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church: pastoral, evangelical, social and ecumenical. It also has maintenance responsibilities for both St Mary's and St Alban's churches, St Alban's House, St Alban's Hall and the Church Office. 

## **Review of the year:** 

Such has life been in the grip of a pandemic that there is little in the way of updating to be done to my last review, written in October of last year (as all 2020 APCMs were very delayed).  One thing that never changes, pandemic or no, is my gratitude to you all, whether volunteers or employees (and some are both!), who enable the work of this parish to flourish.  Without you there would be no possibility of carrying out the will of God in this place – I am so grateful to you all. 

We continue to be very thankful for the amount of effort made by Sally Gregory and Susie Moore for our online services, and by Disensemble, our virtual choir.  We are now at the stage of planning how to livestream services from our churches, as it’s clear that the number of people reached by online services is far and away greater than those able to get to our buildings. 

As might be expected, we have experienced a number of Covid 19-related funerals at St Mary’s, although our area has not suffered nearly so badly as some others. 

One piece of news that gave us all a great deal of hope was that of the extremely generous legacy to our parish from the late Sue Darbey; the PCC is still finalising how this will be used to further the mission of God in this place – there are some wonderful ideas in the pipeline! 

There are so many groups and activities that have had to be put on hold over the past year, namely the Smilers Group, Toddlers, Youth Café, Heart Prayer, assemblies in our schools, home communion at Worplesdon View, village lunches, Friday Café, choir, bellringing, and all the amazing work with our children and young people, which we really hope will soon be able to resume.  It has been an interesting experience for church officers to work within both government, Church of England, and Guildford Diocesan guidelines and regulations, which have not always been in accord/following the same timetable! 

Of course, such developments and progress that we have achieved during this strangest of years happened only because we have such an amazing group of staff and volunteers.  So, with my usual sprinkling of fear that I might inadvertently miss someone out, huge thanks go to: my clergy colleagues and our lay worship leaders; Michaela for running our admin operation with such calm good humour; 

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Susie, Dan, and Liz our wardens; our assistant warden John, our Deanery Synod representatives and our PCC members; Becky and her helpers for their continuing service to local parents and toddlers; our virger Steve, and Kevin who assists him; 

Lara, John Brand, Mike and Peter, who support our treasurer in various aspects of the accounting work and of course Dominic himself, who is doing so well to keep us on track at a time when our income has been hugely adversely affected by the pandemic; 

the bellringers for their contribution to church life; 

our choir, festival singers and musicians for enhancing our worship, especially the ever-loyal Mike Briggs; Claire Billimore, PCC secretary; 

John and the events team who make a huge contribution to church and parish life; Becky and Lynn in their management of baptism and marriage administration, and Susie and Becky for being baptism virgers; Jenny Shaw for being our safeguarding officer – a huge role; the Smilers, Friday café, parish lunch and flower arranging teams; our small group leaders, and Ros, their co-ordinator; those who work with our children and young people month by month and at the annual holiday club; members of our pastoral team and ‘Holiday at Home’ group; the many people who take care of our buildings, grounds and churchyard; those who provide refreshments after our services; chairs and members of our various Groups; 

those who enhance our worship by reading, serving, lay assisting, leading prayers, being welcomers; those who pray regularly for this place and its people. 

Although many of the important roles above have not been able to be fulfilled in their usual way this year, I know that lots of you have made huge efforts to keep in touch with the members of your various groups. Others have made an important contribution to the life of our community by volunteering to deliver food and medication to those shielding at home, and as stewards and helpers at the various vaccination centres.  All such efforts, wherever they take place, are demonstrating the love of God to the people we meet, so thank you all. 

Most contemporary Christian theologians believe that, while God most definitely does not send the world disasters such as Covid-19, God does use every opportunity such events bring to teach us more about ourselves and about our faith.  The national Church expects the pandemic to have a marked effect on the future of churchgoing and parish life on our communities, and Guildford Diocese and our parish will undoubtedly experience considerable change.  We have a choice regarding how we respond to this: with anxiety and hopelessness (‘people won’t come back to church; we haven’t enough volunteers to do things differently; people only join the big evangelical churches these days’), or with energy and enthusiasm to embrace the opportunity that this topsy-turvy time has given us.  Your Standing Committee and PCC have some great ideas regarding how we may best move forward – some of them will seem obvious (‘of course that’s a good idea!’) while others will require flexibility and imagination on the part of those who have always ‘done church’ in a certain way.  Whether you are a natural seeker and maker of change, or someone who prefers things to remain the same, I urge you to pray about our future here in Worplesdon and Wood Street.  We can have any number of clever plans – if they are not where God wants us to go, God will not lead us there!  And we can only know God’s plans if we pray to be shown them.  So please, pray for those who must take decisions, and those who must enact them, and pray that God will send the resources we need as we set out on this new, challenging road. 

I end with my repeated thanks to you all, for your ongoing support and friendship, for the stimulating conversations (even when we don’t agree!), and for your commitment to the future of this parish.  May God bless us as we continue on the journey together. 

## **The Revd Alex Russell, on behalf of the PCC** 

**Date:  17[th] April 2021** 

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REPORTS FROM THE WARDENS AND THE PROPERTY GROUP ST MARY’S 

## _**ST MARY’S - 2020**_ 

**Churchyard:** The front grass and hedges continued to be cut and trimmed by the volunteer team organised by Rob Pocock and the contract cutting was partly carried out by Lyndon Weekes and company and in lieu of an annual financial contribution to the keeping of the churchyard by the Parish Council, 2 contract cuts were carried out by the council’s contractors. 

It is recognised that the path to the churchyard extension is steeper than desirable and plans have been laid to create a much gentler slope to this area. Once again, the work of these groups was supplemented by the local Community Pay Back team and in particular, their team leader Rita. 

Lighting on the church path has been a continued challenge overcome by the supplementary LED lighting but requiring a long term enhancement. The car park lights have now been partly restored. The existing lamps have been weatherproofed and are more reliable but one is still not working and it is planned to add an extra light opposite the steps half way up the path. 

Quotes were obtained for a handrail initially to run up the left hand side of the path. This was initially put on hold by PCC but then given the go ahead on the right hand (hedge side) of the path. However, the best quote provider then vanished and the next best quote was around £8000 and it remains far from certain that the people for whom the rail was to help, would actually benefit. We have now got two wheel chairs to assist people up the slope. The out drive was repaired again by filling in pot holes. It is likely that the whole of the tarmac carpark, drive and path will need resurfacing within the next few years. A donation or legacy would be welcome! **Church:** The bulbs in the many chandeliers have started to reach the end of their working life and although they were the best technology available in 2010, they are now not easily replaceable 120w dimmable low energy bulbs. At some point in the future we will have to replace the dimmer controls and the bulbs as we switch over to dimmable LEDs. The organ was partially restored under the management of Chris Bond and a new blower is to be installed in 2020. Towards the end of 2019, the heating installed in 2016 began to fail. With assistance from the diocesan experts and the heating engineers that installed the system, it has been determined that this is down to an underfloor leak from the old Victorian cast iron pipes. The constant topping up of the system is likely to have produced greater sludge and the boiler heat exchangers have become blocked. The plan is to fix the leak (easy to say) and install heavy duty dirt and air filters to the system. Additional support bars were installed next to the step to the kitchen and in the toilet. The heater under the sink was replaced. Glenda Archer sadly moved back to Canada but donated her leaving collection towards the cost of a removable rail and step to assist those who find the chancel step slightly difficult. This was fitted by Cal O’Loughlin a local carpenter who was recently married in St Marys. On a positive note, the long-awaited project to replace the kitchen and toilets was started with an assessment of user needs. This is likely to result in new accessible toilets, a path from the south door to the kitchen door and refreshments prepared and served from within St Mary’s Room. Funds are being identified and it is hoped that this will be carried out in 2020. _**ST ALBAN’S 2019**_ We had two tidy up days in 2019 where lights in the church have been changed, gutters cleaned, fascia boards scrubbed, hedges and undergrowth cut back. It would be lovely to see more people attend tidy up days as these are good opportunities to get a lot of cleaning and maintenance done but they are also a social occasion. The toilets were completely reconfigured making a wheelchair access and changing table toilet, a semiambulant toilet and three further unisex cubicles. This was project managed excellently by Robert Lynch and the works carried out well within time and specification by A S Ashcroft Ltd. In addition, the Narthex area was relit with modern LED downlighters (thanks to Mike Hone). The church is likely to have dimmable spotlights completed in 2020. The Community Teams helped in St Albans by painting the hall very brightly and the church up to approx. 16  feet high. The cost to the PCC was the paint and brushes. A new trolley was purchased for the tables to make it easier to get them out of the store. New fixings were placed around the room to help with Holiday Club and other decorations. The lighting in St Alban’s Room was replaced with additional LED wall lights to help those with failing sight to read. There is an unresolved issue with the floor near the alter. Although it has been moving up and down for many years due to the underlying clay, it is thought that joints in the floor may now have failed resulting in a 5-8mm ridge. This is currently with our insurers to help resolve. In 2020, it is planned to have this fixed, to lay a new sound loop and to fit a new carpet. Finally, the substantial build up of moss on the Scout Garage was cleared off in order to prevent back up of water and leaking into the garage. 

## _**GENERAL**_ 

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We would like to thank all those who helped with the flower arranging, cleaning, gardening, grass cutting and general handiwork. 

As you are probably aware, the Church Development Plan is being quietly implemented to ensure that the church in Worplesdon thrives rather than survives. We would like to thank the steering group members who have been involved in developing strategy and the PCC and other members who have made such a difference to this process. We would also to like to thank existing members of the congregation who see the changes happening and support the objectives of developing our church life and attracting others to join us even though change can be uncomfortable at times. See elsewhere in the Annual Report for more details. 

A successful Stewardship campaign was launched in October – Everyone who can possibly convert to the Direct Debit Parish Giving Scheme greatly assists in reducing admin for our team and speeding up the recovery of gift aid. 

We would also like to thank all the other groups and individuals for all they do - parish office, clergy, virgers, sides people, choirs, finance and the events team. 

## **Susie Moore and Dan Shaw, Wardens February 2020** 


Annual Safeguarding Report for APCM 2021 This report covers the period January to December 2020 1. Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) My contact details are publicly displayed on the church notice boards and on the website. The e mail address safeguarding@worplesdonparish.com is used for safeguarding matters. I am fully up to date with required training and liaise with the Diocesan safeguarding team on best practice. 2. Safeguarding Policy The PCC has an annual requirement to formally adopt the House of Bishops’ ‘Promoting a Safer Church: Safeguarding Policy Statement’. This was completed in 2020 and a copy sent to the Diocesan Safeguarding Team and displayed in both churches. This year the updated documents will be sent to PCC members to allow them to adopt the Policy in the first meeting after the 2021 APCM. 3. Safeguarding Concerns There has been little face to face activity during the year. No safeguarding concerns have been raised with the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser during 2020. _Parishioners and those running groups for children, young people and adults must report any safeguarding concerns to the PSO and the Rector._ 4. Insurance Policy The Parish Insurance Policy (which covers safeguarding issues) is held by the Treasurer. 5. Risk Assessments Our Risk Assessments are regularly reviewed by the PCC. Amendments were made to cover COVID issues. Copies are available in both churches and in the hall. _Those running events in either Church or in St Alban’s Hall should ensure they read the RA’s and if necessary, produce their own risk assessment for specific activities if any additional risks are identified._ 6. Safer Recruitment The Parish carries out the basic requirements of safer recruitment and required Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks are in place. 3 DBS checks / renewals were completed during the year. Role descriptions and Volunteer Agreements are being put in place as part of the DBS renewal process for roles working with children, young people and vulnerable adults where these do not exist. _It is important that those who run groups advise me of any new volunteers working with children, young people and/or adults who may be at risk so that safer recruitment is followed, to check if a DBS is required and arrange necessary training and support._ 7. Safeguarding Training The Parish complies with the requirement for volunteers and paid staff working with Children and Young People, and /or Vulnerable Adults to receive training / refresher training every 3 years. The training structure has been revamped by the House of Bishops with clear training requirements specified for certain roles. Some training is now only available on- line. No training was undertaken during 2020 due to lockdown. All Safeguarding training certificates are held in the Church Office. 8. Children and Young People’s Groups in the Parish The Parish has adhered to the requirements of the Code of Safer Working Practice when running groups including DBS checks of leaders, appropriate ratios and completion of registration forms and Photography consent forms. 9. Parish website The Parish complies with the requirements to publicise safeguarding arrangements on our website. 10. Safeguarding Notices 

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The necessary information on how to raise safeguarding concerns and information about helplines and local services is displayed in both churches, in St Alban’s Hall and by the Lych Gate of St Mary’s. Domestic Abuse helpline numbers are also displayed in the toilet cubicles. 

11. Hire of Church Premises The hire agreement for the hire of church premises contains required provision for safeguarding arrangements required of hirers. 

13. The Year Ahead The following priorities have been identified: 

- i. Basic and Foundation training renewal is underway for many involved in church life, and those who help with activities involving children and young people / vulnerable adults. 

- ii. An audit of training in parish by role will be undertaken to ensure compliance with the revised training pathway. 

- iii. First Aid training will be arranged once lockdown is over. iv. Continued implementation of the plan agreed by PCC as part of safeguarding audit as follows: a) Role descriptions / volunteer agreements for all volunteers in a leadership position working with children / adults who may be at risk to be reviewed / improved or produced where they do not exist. 

- b) Leadership structure to be developed so that all volunteers working with children / young people/ vulnerable adults have a clear group leader trained to review the role and how things are going and to provide support to the volunteer. 

JENNY SHAW PARISH SAFEGUARDING OFFICER March 2021 


## **– Deanery Synod Report year to April 2020** 

John Payne and Robert Lynch were our deanery synod lay representatives for the year. All parishes are electing their deanery lay representatives for the next three years at their 2020 APCMs.  The synod meets three times a year to discuss issues relevant across all our parishes, and Worplesdon parish is entitled to have three representatives. 

The church has plans for the deanery to work more strategically together in partnership with the diocese, and with one another, providing opportunities for individual parishes to help resource leadership, collaborate in mission, and support each other in ministry in a way that is not possible as a single parish, or as a diocese. 

There have been the usual three deanery synod meetings in the year: 

- June 2019: Community Engagement: Mental Health and Well Being 

- Oct 2019: Praying for each church in the Deanery 

- Feb 2020: Welcoming and supporting those who mental health issues into the worshipping life of our churches 

## **Small Groups Report** 

**The year started off well with six thriving Small groups.  We had chosen a Lent book to study across the groups and all had started reading the book which seemed to be popular.  But as we all know what happened in the middle of March suddenly Lent was cut short as far as meeting up was concerned and we could not finish our discussions.** 

**After the start of the first lockdown everything was so uncertain and no one really knew how to approach the new technology. A couple of groups tried meeting on Zoom and during the summer there were garden catch ups but nothing has worked very successfully. By the end of the year we are still unable to meet in our usual venues and we are all greatly looking forward to the time when we can be together again.** 

## **Flower Arranging at St Mary’s** 

Sadly St Mary’s was closed from mid-March 2020, so we were unable to celebrate the Easter festival with lilies and spring flowers.  There was a period after mid-July when we resumed our usual floral displays through to Harvest Festival  and Remembrance Sunday.  Following another shorter lockdown we were able to decorate again for Christmas. 

Diana Forder March, 2021 

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## **Baby and Toddler Group** 

Sadly, the Baby & Toddler Group met for the last time on 12 March 2020, where we were already worried about Coronavirus, madly sanitising all the toys and trying to keep our distance. We haven't met remotely during 2020 as many of the parents have already formed friendships and what they really need is physically getting out and letting the children run off steam. Some of the older ones were included in the Christingle activities we distributed, so it was nice to deliver them and catch up on the doorstep. Several of our 'regulars' had children starting school in September, so those families would no longer be coming anyway, but I have had messages from people keen to come back as soon as we are running again. Having run the group for 20 years, I was planning to 'retire' in 2021, so it would be lovely if we could start again with some new blood... Becky Kirby 

## **EVENTS 2020** 

2020 started with great plans and to launch the year, we all gathered at the Worplesdon Memorial Hall for our Burns Night. To the strains of the fiddle, the rhythm guitar and the accordion, Sandy and his band struck up and the first event of the year had started. Unfortunately, that is also where it all ended as the remainder of the year’s communal gatherings of a Parish Lunch, Brass Band Concert, The Quiz Night and Carol Singing all disappeared into the COVID lockdown. 

From our one event, we raised nearly £1,100 and hopefully with the easing of the 2021 lockdown we have planned a number of social gatherings which include a Barn Dance, Brass Band Concert and The Quiz Night. So not only will be able to beat last year’s figure, but there is a good chance that the Worplesdon community will again be enjoying each other’s company. 

John McLean 

## **Youth Cafe** 

Unfortunately the group has been unable to meet due to the various lockdowns caused by the pandemic. 

## **IT Working Group Report** 

This group has had fewer meetings than usual, but our involvement with IT and social media has never been greater, due to the need for virtual services and online pastoral contact during the pandemic.  The membership of the group has been greatly enhanced by our new curate, The Revd Barry Hanson, who comes from a very solid IT background.  Under his guidance we have recently held a number of meetings via Zoom and are now focussing on updating the website and strengthening our social media presence. Our current project is to enable livestreaming of services from both churches. 

## **The Stewardship Group** 

Due to the pandemic no meeting were held this year 

## **Ministry to Young People Group** 

Due to the pandemic no meeting were held this year and, sadly, in person work with youth and children is currently suspended due to government/Church of England guidance. 

We have tried as best we can to stay in touch with our young people despite not being able to meet over the last year. In July there was a much viewed virtual Holiday club service, and in December we were able to send out 50 Christingle Packs to families in the parish and had a very successful virtual Crib Service. Our TASA group has stayed in touch via mail and Whatsapp group, we gained two new members and we all look forward to being able to meet again in person. 

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Treasurers Report Year ending December 31[st] 2020 

## GOVERNANCE 

The Worplesdon Parochial Church Council has the responsibility of co-operating with the Incumbent in promoting, in the Ecclesiastical Parish, the whole mission of the Church: Pastoral, Evangelical, Social and Ecumenical. It also has maintenance responsibilities for both Churches, St Mary’s and ST Alban’s, ST Alban’s Church hall, the Church Office and our two let properties which we rent out to produce an income. 

The Parochial Church Council meets regularly to conduct its business and contained within it various sub committee vision groups, Standing Committee and Strategy Group which meet between the full Council meetings. All deliberations from the sub committees are discussed and reviewed as necessary by the full PCC. All PCC Members are given sufficient briefing materials to understand their duties and to ensure that good Governance exists 

## FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 

This has been a most challenging year, none of us could have dreamed back in January that a pandemic would spread across the globe and as I write this now in February 2021, still continues to run almost unchecked with little scope to see an ending. It is against this backdrop that these accounts are put into context. As previously, I will start with two headline figures. The first from Profit and Loss, the second the overall position following the Accruals process. PROFIT AND LOSS: INCOMING £ 138585. OUTGOING £ 141376. TOTAL £ 2791 LOSS. ACCRUALS CORRECTED: INCOMING £ 140518. OUTGOING £ 141580. £ 1062 LOSS. 

In general terms, considering the tumult we have faced through this year, this is a better result than perhaps we could have assumed. To give some detailed context to these results, I will set out some reasons below with some comparisons to 2019. INCOME was down by £ 31548 This was driven by a number of factors, notably: 

The inevitable collapse in service collections with our Churches closed for much of the year, no legacies were received, fund raising events stopped by ongoing lockdown restrictions, reductions in Hall letting fees and wedding fees. Holiday Club had to be cancelled, together with Friday Café, monthly lunches and Holiday at Home. Crossway magazine was also put on ice in the Spring. All these income driving things fell victim to the Pandemic restrictions. One positive that should be noted was that our planned giving has held firm through the year. It can be seen that more people transferred to the PGS Scheme and I remain hopeful that those who have not yet done so will also come to understand that it is a far better vehicle for Planned Giving, most notably because the Administrators of the scheme claim the Gift Aid monthly, greatly improving cash flow. I am, of course grateful to all who give so generously to enable the work of our Parish to continue. EXPENDITURE was down by £ 48716. 

However, over 30K of that should be disregarded as was the cost of the ST Alban loo project in 2019. In terms of the main spending reductions for the year, again with Churches often closed and the loss of fees associated mostly with Weddings, the need for Choir and Bells costs were negligible as was the cost of flowers. Utility costs were down as less time was spent using the facilities. Our Director of Music position was not refilled after the departure of Chris Bond and visiting Organist costs also down due to closed Churches. In addition with no events or clubs possible, there was no expenditure there on the whole. This has all helped to keep our costs down this year. 

In terms of notable expenditure, this year saw the Quinquennial inspections performed - £ 1.2K Problems associated with the heating water pipes at St Mary’s created an £ 8K bill taken from reserves to cover this. 

Part of the Lightning conductor system at St Alban’s had to be fixed - £ 1.5K On a positive note in terms of expenditure, the PCC took a decision early on to set up the GS ( Good Samaritan ) Fund with the aim of offering Financial assistance to those in our Parish who have been badly affected personally by the Pandemic. The Fund was made up from 10% of the 2019 PnL ( operating ) profit and donations from Parishioners. At Year End, out of an initial Budget of £ 2767, we have paid out £ 1275 to help those in need. The fund remains open and we would welcome further donations. 

We currently have two properties which we own and let out which bring in much needed income. For 2020 the figures are as follows: 

GROSS INCOME  28290 EXPENDITURE     5849    ( Agent fees, insurances and maintenance costs ) NET PROFIT         22441 

Finally, it has been a challenging year for your Treasurer. Covid restrictions meant that all who would normally help with the data inputting were not in a position to help, so it has been just me in the main. Mike Gillet, who has been of stalwart support to me in this role, has announced a wish to step down from his duties in relation to HMRC returns, so I will need to learn how to do that going forward. I would like to 

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thank him for all he has done and for putting up with many requests for help and advice over the last few years. Thanks also to Michaela for her stalwart support as ever. I would also like to extend a huge debt of gratitude to Helen Lee, our external Examiner for her assistance and wise counsel, especially through the process of getting these accounts finished and fielding a number of queries in terms of processes with Sage and Excel. 

Our Parish has shown great resilience through this most difficult year under the excellent leadership of our Splendid Rector and I hope and pray, by the grace of God, that 2021 will bring a return to happier times. 

Dominic Howard-Jones Treasurer Worplesdon PCC, February 2021 

## **Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Worplesdon Parochial Church Council** 

I report on the financial statements of the Parochial Church Council for the year ended 31 December 2020. 

This report is made solely to the charity’s trustees, as a body, in accordance with section 145 of the Charities Act 2011.  My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity’s trustees those matters I am required to state to them in this report and for no other purpose.  To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity’s trustees as a body, for my work, for this report, or for the opinions I have formed. 

## **Respective responsibilities of the PCC (“the trustees”) and the examiner** 

The  charity’s  trustees  are  responsible  for the  preparation  of  the  financial  statements.  The  charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (“the 2011 Act”) and that an independent examination is needed. 

It is my responsibility to: 

- examine the financial statements under section 145 of the 2011 Act; 

- follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and 

- state whether particular matters have come to my attention. 

## **Basis of independent examiner’s report** 

My examination was carried out in accordance with General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the financial statements presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all of the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the financial statements present a “true and fair view” and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. 

## **Independent examiner’s statement** 

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: 

- a) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements:  to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and 

   - to prepare financial statements which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act 

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have not been met; or 

- b) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached. 

## **WORPLESDON PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020** 

## **WORPLESDON PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020** 

## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES** 

## **FUNDAMENTAL ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES** 

The  financial  statements  have  been  prepared  in  accordance  with  the  Statement  of  Recommended  Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Practice as it applies from 1 January 2015. 

The financial statements have been prepared to give a ‘true and fair’ view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a ‘true and fair view’. This departure has involved following Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn. 

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by the inclusion of fixed asset investments at market value and have been prepared on the accruals accounting basis. 

The financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2015 are the first financial statements prepared in accordance with FRS102. The date of transition to FRS102 was 1 January 2015. The trustees have considered whether in applying the accounting policies required by FRS102 a restatement of comparatives was needed. No restatements were required. 

The financial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law.  They do not include the transactions, assets and liabilities of church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body nor those that are informal gatherings of church members. 

The financial statements do not include funds collected for other charities, whether these funds are sent directly to the charities by the organisers or are passed through the PCC’s bank account.  They also do not include fees for weddings, funerals and other services which are assigned by the incumbent to the Diocesan Board of Finance. 

## **GOING CONCERN** 

The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Trust's ability to continue as a going concern thus the PCC continues to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements 

## **FUNDS** 

Restricted Funds represent: 

- 1.income from trusts or endowments which may be expended only on those restricted objects specified in the terms of the trust or bequest, and 

- 2.donations or grants received for a specific object or invited by the PCC for a specific object. 

These funds may only be expended on the specific object for which they were given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of the accounting period is carried forward as a balance on that fund. The money received for different funds is normally co-mingled and is not normally placed on deposit in separate bank accounts. Deposit interest is apportioned to individual restricted and unrestricted funds on the basis of the average balance of these different funds. 

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Unrestricted Funds are funds which are available for the general purposes of the PCC. Funds designated for a particular purpose by the PCC are also unrestricted. 

## **INCOME** 

Planned giving, collections and donations are recognised when received.  Tax recoverable on gift aid donations is recognised when the donation is received.  Grants are recognised when the PCC is notified of its legal entitlement and the amount due. Legacies are recognised when the PCC is notified of its legal entitlement following grant of probate and is notified of the amount due and the settlement date. Rental income from the letting of church premises is recognised when the rental is due. 

Dividends are accounted for when receivable and interest is accrued.  Income from the Halsey Bequest Fund is recorded based on when funds are received by the Guildford Diocesan Board of Finance. 

Services donated by members of the parish are normally not included in the financial statements. It is neither appropriate nor feasible to evaluate the voluntary work done by members of the church, because participation in church activities is part of what it means to be a Christian and is the bedrock upon which the ministry and mission of the parish is built. Services donated by “outside” individuals and organisations are normally included in the financial statements. 

## **1.          ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)** 

## **EXPENDITURE** 

Grants and donations for missionary and other charitable giving are accounted for when paid or when awarded, if that award creates a binding obligation on the PCC. The diocesan parish share is accounted for when it is due.  Any parish share which is unpaid at the balance sheet date is provided for in these financial statements as an operational (though not a legal) liability and is shown as a creditor in the balance sheet. All other expenditure is generally recognised when it is incurred and includes attributable VAT where it cannot be recovered. 

## **EXCEPTIONAL EXPENDITURE** 

One-off  and  large  value  payments  are  normally  included  in  the  financial  statements  as  exceptional  items  of expenditure, to ensure that within the financial statements there is information concerning the significant items of expenditure authorised by the PCC. Also, this ensures that the amounts shown in the financial statements for the other categories of expenditure are comparable with prior years. 

## **GAINS AND LOSSES ON INVESTMENT ASSETS** 

Realised gains or losses are recognised when investments are sold. Unrealised gains or losses are accounted for on the revaluation of investments at the balance sheet date. 

## **FIXED ASSETS** 

Consecrated and benefice property are not included in the financial statements in accordance with section 10 of the Charities Act 2011. See note 6d for a description of these assets. 

Movable church furnishings held by the Rector and churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal are accounted for as inalienable property unless consecrated. They are listed in the Church’s inventory, which can be inspected at any reasonable time. Expenditure to renew, improve or add to such assets is written off as an expense. 

Freehold land and buildings not deemed as investment properties are included in the financial statements at their estimated original cost. They are being depreciated on a straight-line basis over a period of one hundred years from the date when the construction of the building was completed. 

Machinery and equipment is depreciated on a straight line basis over four years. Individual items with a purchase price of £500 or less are written off when the asset is acquired. 

Investments held as fixed assets are included in the financial statements either at open market valuation or at the mid-market value at the balance sheet date and the gain or loss on revaluation in the Statement of Financial Activities. 

## **CURRENT ASSETS** 

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Amounts owed to the PCC at the balance sheet date in respect of fees, rents, tax recoverable on gift aid donations and other sources of income are shown as debtors, less provision for amounts that may prove to be uncollectible. Short-term deposits and cash at bank are funds held on deposit with Lloyds TSB Bank plc. 

## **FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS** 

The PCC only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value. 

## **6c Land and Buildings** 

## **St Mary’s Church, Perry Hill, Worplesdon** 

This is a Grade 1 listed building. The oldest part of this church is the Chantry or North Chapel, which is no later than the 11[th] century. The chancel dates from the 13[th ] century and the Nave is 14[th] century in origin. Significant changes were made to this church in later centuries. The value of this building and its contents for insurance purposes was £6,132,787 at 1 June 2014. The PCC is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the churchyard at this church. The church and churchyard have not been included in the financial statements for the reasons set out below. 

## **The Rectory and the Parish Office, Perry Hill, Worplesdon** 

The Rectory and the Parish Office were constructed in 1987. The Parish Office has a separate entrance but is not detached from the Rectory and the Rectory’s garage. The Rectory and the Parish Office have not been included in the financial statements for the reasons set out below. 

## **St Albans’s Church and Church Hall, Wood Street Village** 

The Church and Church Hall were constructed in 1967. The value of this building and its contents for insurance purposes was £1,482,197 at 1 June 2015. This is a single building and the PCC have concluded that the Church and Hall cannot be sold while the Church continues to be used for church activities. The Church Hall has been included in the financial statements at its original cost.  St Alban’s Church has not been included in the financial statements for the reasons set out below. 

## **WORPLESDON PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2015** 

## **6c Land and Buildings, continued** 

## **Consecrated and benefice land and buildings** 

The Charities Act 2011 states in section 10 that benefice property and consecrated property are removed from the definition of charity for the purposes of the Act and should not be included in the PCC’s financial statements. Accordingly, St Mary’s Church and the Churchyard, St Alban’s Church, the Rectory and the Parish Office have not been recorded as being assets owned by the PCC and are excluded from the balance sheet. 

## **The PCC’s responsibility for the maintenance, repair and upkeep of land and buildings** 

The Diocese of Guildford is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the Rectory. The PCC is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the Parish Office and the other properties specified above and for the maintenance and upkeep of the churchyard at St Mary’s Church. 

## **7. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS continued** 

## **7c The Tom and Elizabeth Crowdy Bequest** 

Under the will of the late Mrs Elizabeth Crowdy, the residue of her estate was left “absolutely” to St Mary’s Church, Worplesdon with the desire that the income from the investment of these funds be used for the internal and external upkeep of St Mary’s Church and the desire that the capital sum be used only when absolutely necessary. Her wish was that these funds should be known as the Tom and Elizabeth Crowdy Bequest. 

In round figures, the PCC received £72,000 from the Tom and Elizabeth Crowdy Bequest during 2000 and used £29,000 of this money during 2002 to help pay for urgent repairs to the tower parapet and bell cote of St Mary’s Church. 

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||||UNRESRICTED|RESTRICTED|TOTAL|TOTAL|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||||FUNDS|FUNDS|2020|2019|
||NOTE||£|£|£|£|
|INCOME AND ENDOWNMENTS|||||||
|FROM|||||||
|Donations and legacies|2a||96,382|5,180|101,562|115,303|
|Charitable Activites|2b||6,768|560|7,328|27,076|
|Investments|2c||31,624|4|31,628|29,687|
|Total income|||134,774|5,744|140,518|172,066|
|EXPENDITURE ON:|||||||
|Raising funds|3a||155|-|155|978|
|Charitable Activities|3b||131,762|9,459|141,221|189,114|
|Total expenditure|||131,917|9,459|141,376|190,092|
||||||||
|NET RESCOURCES BEFORE|||||||
|GAINS OR LOSSES|||2,857|(3,715)|(858)|(18,026)|
|Net (loss) / gain on investments|||||||
|on revaluation|7a 2c||(204)||(204)|3,640|
|NET INCOME / (EXPENDITURE) and|||||||
|NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS|||2,653|(3,715)|(1,062)|(14,386)|
|BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD|||||||
|Jan 1, 20|||730,720|81,254|811,974|811,974|
|Transfers between funds||12|(2,397)|2,397|-||
|BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD|||||||
|Dec 31,20|||730,976|79,936|810,912||





|NOTE<br>FIXED ASSETS<br>Tangible fxed assets<br>5<br>Fixed asset investments<br>6|UNRESRICTED<br>FUNDS<br>£<br>3,578<br>604,840|RESTRICTED<br>FUNDS<br>£|TOTAL<br>TOTAL<br>2020<br>2019<br>£<br>£<br>3,578<br>4,518<br>604,840<br>605,044|
|---|---|---|---|
|Totals|608,418|0|608,418<br>609,562|
|CURRENT ASSETS<br>Debtors<br>7<br>Short term deposits<br>Cash at bank and in hand|17,996<br>83,256<br>33,212|1,375<br>78,561<br>-|19,371<br>24,587<br>161,817<br>155,590<br>33,212<br>34,010|
|Totals|134,464|79,936|214,400<br>214,187|
|CURRENT LIABILITIES<br>Creditors: amounts falling due within<br>one year<br>8|11,906|-|11,906<br>11,775|
|NET CURRENT ASSETS|122,558|79,936|202,494<br>202,412|
|TOTAL NET ASSETS<br>PARISH FUNDS<br>General Unrestricted Funds<br>11<br>Restricted income Funds<br>12|730,976<br>730,976|79,936<br>79,936|810,912<br>811,974<br>730,976<br>730,720<br>79,936<br>81,254|
||730,976|79,936|810,912<br>811,974|





|UNRESTRICTED<br>RESTRICTED<br>FUNDS<br>FUNDS<br>Note<br>2   INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS<br>2A  Donations and Legacies<br>Planned giving:<br>Gift aid donations<br>20,240<br>0<br>Tax recoverable<br>4,845<br>0<br>Other planned giving non gift aid<br>257<br>0<br>Collections (open plate) all services<br>1,904<br>-<br>Tax recoverable open plate<br>358<br>0<br>Grants<br>0<br>0<br>Parish Giving Scheme GA Donations<br>50,725<br>0<br>Parish Giving Scheme Non GA Donations<br>2,411<br>0<br>Parish Giving Scheme Tax Recovered<br>12,682<br>0<br>Donations<br>2,906<br>3,450<br>Legacies<br>0<br>-<br>Friends funds<br>0<br>1,730<br>Other income<br>54<br>0|TOTAL<br>TOTAL<br>2020<br>2019<br>20,240<br>26,747<br>4,845<br>6,607<br>257<br>2,811<br>1,904<br>8,207<br>358<br>1,756<br>0<br>250<br>50,725<br>43,920<br>2,411<br>2,729<br>12,682<br>11,120<br>6,356<br>4,529<br>0<br>5,464<br>1,730<br>1,163<br>54<br>0|
|---|---|
|TOTALS<br>96,382<br>5,180|101,562<br>115,303|
|2B  CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES<br>FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES<br>Calendars, baubles, books<br>-<br>0<br>Events<br>948<br>Leaving collection<br>0<br>560<br>St Mary's bells fund<br>0<br>0<br>CHURCH LETTINGS<br>St Alban's Church Hall<br>2,670<br>0<br>St Alban's Church Room<br>(20)<br>0<br>Parish Magazine (Crossways)<br>814<br>0<br>Fees<br>2,121<br>Other Church Activities<br>189<br>0<br>Other incomegift aid tax interest<br>46<br>0|0<br>1608<br>948<br>3,997<br>560<br>0<br>0<br>0<br>2,670<br>5,212<br>(20)<br>23<br>814<br>1,760<br>2,121<br>11,857<br>189<br>2,328<br>46<br>291|
|TOTALS<br>6,768<br>560|7,328<br>27,076|
|Interest income from bank deposits<br>46<br>4<br>Income from investment assets<br>Crowdy<br>1,288<br>0<br>Income from Halsey bequest<br>2000<br>0<br>Rental income from OVAL and WOOTEYS (gross)<br>28,290<br>0<br>2CINVESTMENTS|50<br>72<br>1,288<br>1251<br>2,000<br>2,234<br>28,290<br>26,130|
|TOTALS<br>31,624<br>4|31,628<br>29,687|
|TOTALS 2A 2B 2C<br>134,774<br>5,744|140,518|





|NOTE<br>3   EXPENDITURE ON:<br>3a   RAISING FUNDS<br>Planned giving<br>Friends Fund raising<br>Other fund raising|NOTE<br>3   EXPENDITURE ON:<br>3a   RAISING FUNDS<br>Planned giving<br>Friends Fund raising<br>Other fund raising|UNRESRICTED<br>FUNDS<br>£<br>30<br>0<br>125|RESTRICTED<br>FUNDS<br>£<br>0<br>0<br>0|TOTAL<br>TOTAL<br>2020<br>2019<br>£<br>£<br>30<br>0<br>0<br>0<br>978|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||155|0|155<br>978|
|3b   CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES<br>Missionary and other charity giving<br>3c<br>Ministry costs<br>3d<br>Church running costs<br>3e<br>St Alban's Hall expenditure<br>Routine maintenance expenditure<br>3f<br>Depreciation of fxed assets<br>11<br>Administration and other support<br>3g<br>Parish magazine production<br>Property costs for oval and wooteys<br>3h<br>Other items||100<br>74,125<br>15,892<br>4,284<br>12,511<br>940<br>17,823<br>238<br>5,849<br>0<br>131,762|1275<br>0<br>0<br>0<br>8,184<br>0<br>0<br>0<br>0<br>9,459|1,375<br>258<br>74,125<br>74,140<br>15,892<br>30,353<br>4,284<br>7,698<br>20,695<br>9,206<br>940<br>940<br>17,823<br>20,714<br>238<br>853<br>5,849<br>5,905<br>-<br>39,047<br>141,221<br>189,114|
|||131,917|9,459|141,376<br>190,092|
|3c    MISSIONARY AND CHARITABLE GIVING<br>The church overseas<br>13<br>UK Church organisations<br>13<br>UK Secular charities<br>13<br>Other donations||0<br>0<br>100<br>0|0<br>0<br>150<br>1125|0<br>0<br>0<br>0<br>250<br>258<br>1125<br>0|
|||100|1275|1,375<br>258|
|3d    MINISTRY COSTS<br>Parish Share<br>Assistant staf costs<br>Rector expenses<br>Rector other (telephone and other)<br>Rector house repairs||71,494<br>74<br>779<br>1,518<br>260|0<br>0<br>0<br>0<br>0|71,494<br>70,309<br>74<br>676<br>779<br>778<br>1,518<br>2,210<br>260<br>167|
|||74,125|0|74,125<br>74,140|
|3e    CHURCH RUNNING COSTS<br>Choir, fowers, bells<br>Church utilities and insurances<br>Director of Music 1/01-14/06/2019<br>Visiting Organists fees & music licences<br>Verger costs honoraria and fees<br>Church Activities relating to services<br>Church Activities other,cafes,clubs,lunches||192<br>7641<br>0<br>4,388<br>1,030<br>2,513<br>128|0<br>0<br>0<br>0<br>0<br>0<br>0|192<br>2,487<br>7,641<br>8,873<br>0<br>6,830<br>4,388<br>4,826<br>1,030<br>3,029<br>2,513<br>2,522<br>128<br>1,786|
|||15,892|0|15,892<br>30,353|
|3f    ROUTINE MAINTENANCE COSTS INC CLEANING<br>net of provision releases<br>St Mary's Church<br>St Alban's Church<br>St Mary's Churchyard||5129<br>4,914<br>2,468|8184<br>0<br>0|13,313<br>5,554<br>4,914<br>1,332<br>2,468<br>2,320|
|||12,511|8,184|20,695<br>9,206|
|3h     PROP<br>Oval Main<br>Oval Fees<br>Wooteys<br>Wooteys f<br>TOTALS|ERTY COSTS FOR OVAL AND WOOTEYS RENTALS<br>tenance<br> <br>Maintenance<br>ees|1,479<br>2,317<br>620<br>1,433|0<br>0<br>0<br>0|1,479<br>1,671<br>2,317<br>1,863<br>620<br>415<br>1,433<br>1,956|
|||5,849|0|5,849<br>5,905|





|||Unrestr'|Restricted||Total||Total||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|||Funds|Funds|||2020||2019|
|3      RESOURCES EXPENDED|Note|£|£||£||£||
|3g     ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER|SUPPORT COSTS||||||||
|Parish Administrator||11,297||||11,297||11,093|
|Computer and photocopier||2,024||||2,024||3,099|
|Postage and stationery||294||||294||329|
|Parish Ofce||837||||837||1,326|
|Parish Ofce property costs||1,616||||1,616||2,512|
|Bank charges||217||||217||485|
|Other items||||||||0|
|Advertising posters and website||538||||538||620|
|Independent examination fees||1,000||||1,000||1,250|
|TOTALS||17,823||0||17,823||20,714|



## 4     NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES AND STAFF COSTS 

|4     NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES AND STAFF COSTS||
|---|---|
|Number of employees at year ending 31 December 2019<br>Number of employees at year ending 31 December 2020<br>Salaries and wages<br>Social security|3<br>1<br>0<br>1<br>12327<br>12,327<br>20,952<br>0<br>0<br>0<br>0|
||0<br>12,327<br>20,952|



At the YE 31 DEC 2020 only one person remained employed, the Parish Administrator. Following the passing of John Collier, only Steve Reeds remained as a Verger. He is now paid purely on a fees basis. 

|BREAKDOWN OF STAFF COSTS<br>Parish Administrator( including costs )<br>Director of Music<br>Vergers<br>PCC MEMBER EXPENSES FOR YE 31 DECE|2019<br>11297<br>11,093<br>0<br>6,830<br>1030<br>3,029|
|---|---|
||-<br>12327<br>0<br>20,952|
||MBER 2020<br>4,852<br>4,168|



Various out of pocket expenses were paid to congregational members during the year. Such figures are not detailed here but form part of the costs shown earlier. No Trustees were paid for their roles as Trustees in the year ending 31 December 2020 

## 5.     TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS 

|5.     TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS|||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|5a Costs, accumulated depreciation and net book value|Freehold land and|Unrestricted funds|Total||Total||
||Buildings (note 6b)|Machinery||2020||2019|
|||and equipment|||||
||£|£|£||£||
|COSTS|||||||
|At 1 January 2020|7,612|10,718||18,330|||
|Additions|0|0||0|||
|Disposals|0|0||0|||
|AT 31 December 2020|7,612|10,718||18,330||18,330|
|ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION|||||||
|At 1 January 2020|3,958|9,854||13,812|||
|Charge for the year|76|864||940|||
|Disposal|||||||
|AT 31 December 2020|4,034|10,718||14,752||13,812|
|NET BOOK VALUE|||||||
|At 31 December 2019|3,654|864||4,518||4,518|
|At 31 December 2020|3,578|-||3,578|||





5b     FREEHOLD LAND AND BUILDINGS 

|Property<br>Part of land between St Mary's Church<br>1935<br>and the A 322 road<br>St Alban's Church Hall, Wood Street Village<br>1967<br>Total Costs<br>6     FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS<br>Note<br>Fixed asset investments<br>6a<br>45,938<br>Investment Property<br>Oval and Wooteys Way<br>6b<br>558,902<br>TOTALS<br>604,840<br>6a     INVESTMENTS: HISTORIC COST AND MARKET VALUE<br>AT 31 DECEM<br>Number of<br>Historical<br>Units<br>cost<br>£<br>CAF UK Equity income fund<br>9,726<br>9,726.00<br>CAF Fixed Interest fund<br>30,012<br>30,013<br>39,739<br>Market Value 1 January 2020<br>Purchases at cost<br>Disposals at carrying value<br>Revaluation GAIN/ ( LOSS)<br>Market value 31 December 2020<br>Date of<br>Acquisition|d between St Mary's Church<br>1935<br>322 road<br>Church Hall, Wood Street Village<br>1967<br> <br>ASSET INVESTMENTS<br>Note<br>t investments<br>6a<br>45,938<br>t Property<br>Wooteys Way<br>6b<br>558,902<br>Date of<br>Acquisition|d between St Mary's Church<br>1935<br>322 road<br>Church Hall, Wood Street Village<br>1967<br> <br>ASSET INVESTMENTS<br>Note<br>t investments<br>6a<br>45,938<br>t Property<br>Wooteys Way<br>6b<br>558,902<br>Date of<br>Acquisition|BER 2020<br>AT 31 DECEM<br>Market<br>Number of<br>Historical<br>Value<br>Units<br>cost<br>£<br>£<br> <br>14,500<br>9,726<br>9,726<br><br>31,438<br>30,012<br>30,013|COST<br>£<br>NIL<br>7,612|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||7,612|
|||||BER 2019<br>Market<br>Value<br>£<br><br>15,468<br><br>30,674|
|||604,840|||
|||MARKET VALUE<br>AT 31 DECEM<br>Number of<br>Historical<br>Units<br>cost<br>£<br>9,726<br>9,726.00<br>30,012<br>30,013|||
|||39,739|45,938<br>39,739|46,142|
||||£<br>46,142<br>0<br>0<br>(204)<br>45,938||



Market Value is the mid point between the bid price and the offer price. CAF is the Charities Aid Foundation 

## 6b     INVESTMENT PROPERTY 

In October 2017, the PCC purchased the investment property 125 Wootey's Way, Alton Hampshire for £ 247,448 to add to the other investment property 24 The Oval, Wood Street Village purchased in 2016. In 2019 rental income net of agents fees and maintenance costs are recognised as investment income 

( see note 2c) for both properties. The latest valuations for these properties remain their respective purchase prices 

|7     DEBTORS<br>Halsey bequest income<br>Prepaid Expenses<br>Recoverable gift aid<br>Other sundry debtors<br>Unrestricted GASDS TAX<br>Restricted gift aid tax recovery - Friends<br>TOTALS|Valuation at 1 January 2020<br>No additions or disposals<br>Valuation 31 December 2020<br>Unrestricted<br>Restricted<br>Total<br>Funds<br>Funds<br>2020<br>£<br>£<br>£<br>2,000<br>0<br>2,000<br>3,659<br>0<br>3,659<br>10,829<br>932<br>11,761<br>-100<br>0<br>-100<br>1,608<br>0<br>1,608<br>0<br>443<br>442<br>UNRESTRIC<br>INVESTMEN|£<br>558,902<br>0<br>TED FUNDS<br>T PROPERTIES|
|---|---|---|
|||558,902|
|||Total<br>2019<br>£<br>2,234<br>2,581<br>15,517<br>344<br>3,456<br>455|
||17,996<br>1,375<br>19,371|24,587|





|8     CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year<br>Utilities and suppliers<br>Parish Share shortfall<br>Independent examiners fee<br>Deferred income-lettings, weddings/funeral fees<br>Deferred income-Advertising<br>Other amounts owed to Creditors<br>PAYE/ Nat Ins liability<br>Diocesan assigned fees<br>TOTALS|£<br>£<br>£<br>£<br>3,770<br>0<br>3,770<br>1260<br>0<br>0<br>0<br>2209<br>1,250<br>0<br>1,250<br>1,500<br>5,305<br>0<br>5,305<br>2577<br>0<br>0<br>0<br>189<br>334<br>0<br>334<br>643<br>0<br>0<br>0<br>222<br>1,247<br>0<br>1,247<br>3,175|
|---|---|
||11,906<br>0<br>11,906<br>11,775|



## 9     RESOURCES EXPENDED- MISSIONARY AND OTHER CHARITABLE GIVING 

2020 saw a change of strategy to previous years . We set up the GS ( GOOD SAMARITAN ) fund intended to give financial assistance to both individuals and organisations in need during this year plagued by the covid virus. It was funded partly from a percentage of the operating (non accrual) profit from 2019 and partly by donations from Parishioners. This remains a live ongoing fund. 

- AT YE 31 DEC 2020 - AVAILABLE BUDGET £2,767 SPENT £1,275 

In addition, our Smilers social group produced a cheque from proceeds of their activities for £ 150. They asked that it be split 3 ways between ourselves and 2 secular charities each receiving £ 50. The other 2 were Phyliss Tucwckwell Hospice and The Society of Bell Ringers. 10    CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS 

Expenditure contracted for but not provided for in these Financial Statements totalled £ nil (2019 £nil ) 

## 11    GENERAL UNRESTRICTED FUNDS 

|PCC General Funds<br>Tangible fxed assets<br>Other funds<br>Crowdy Bequest Funds<br>Building Reserve Fund|Balances<br>Incoming<br>Resources<br>Transfer<br>Balances<br>12/31/2019<br>Resources<br>Expended<br>IN/OUT<br>12/31/2020<br>£<br>£<br>£<br>£<br>£<br>4,518<br>0<br>940<br>0<br>3,578<br>634,621<br>134,774<br>130,977<br>(2,397)<br>636,021<br>46,142<br>204<br>0<br>45,938<br>45,439<br>0<br>-<br>0<br>45,439|
|---|---|
||730,720<br>134,774<br>132,121<br> (2,397)<br>730,976|





## 12     RESTRICTED INCOME FUNDS 

|Concert to pay for new piano<br>Parish youth<br>St Mary's Ch. Altar linen/candles<br>St Mary's Garden of Remembrance<br>St Mary's Bells repair fund<br>St Mary's Church/churchyard repairs<br>St Alban's chairs<br>St Albans Church fund<br>Choir<br>Organ<br>Friends of Worplesdon Parish<br>GS Fund Missionary giving<br>Ruth Brothwell leaving collection|Balances<br>12/31/2019<br>169<br>569<br>150<br>2,683<br>11,264<br>42,275<br>108<br>0<br>470<br>5,368<br>18,198<br>0<br>0<br>81,254|Incoming<br>Resources<br>4<br>40<br>3000<br>1,730<br>410<br>560<br>5,744|Resources<br>Expended<br>8,184<br>1,275<br>9,459|Transfers<br>IN/ (OUT)<br>2,357<br>40<br>2,397|Balances<br>12/31/2020<br>169<br>569<br>150<br>2,683<br>11,268<br>34,131<br>108<br>3000<br>470<br>5,368<br>19,928<br>1,492<br>600|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||||||79,936|



## RESTRICTED FUNDS ACCOUNT BALANCES FOR YE 31 DECEMBER 2020 

|St Mary's bells fund account<br>Friends Account<br>Bank deposit accounts<br>Gift aid recovery debtor|11,268<br>19,851<br>47,442<br>1,375|
|---|---|
||79,936|



## NOTE 13 MISSIONARY AND OUTWARD GIVING 

|GS FUND Expenditure<br>Individuals<br>UK Secular charities<br>Non GS Expenditure from Smilers|TOTAL 2020<br>1,125<br>150<br>100<br>1,375|TOTAL 2019<br>-<br>0<br>258|
|---|---|---|
|||258|





## **Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Worplesdon Parochial Church Council** 

I  report  on  the  financial  statements  of  the  Parochial  Church  Council  for  the  year  ended  31 December 2020. 

This report is made solely to the charity’s trustees, as a body, in accordance with section 145 of the Charities Act 2011.  My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity’s trustees those matters I am required to state to them in this report and for no other purpose.  To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity’s trustees as a body, for my work, for this report, or for the opinions I have formed. 

## **Respective responsibilities of the PCC (“the trustees”) and the examiner** 

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (“the 2011 Act”) and that an independent examination is needed. 

It is my responsibility to: 

- examine the financial statements under section 145 of the 2011 Act; 

- follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and 

- state whether particular matters have come to my attention. 

## **Basis of independent examiner’s report** 

My  examination  was  carried  out  in  accordance  with  General  Directions  given  by  the  Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the financial statements presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all of the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the financial statements present a “true and fair view” and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. 

## **Independent examiner’s statement** 

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: 

- a) which  gives me  reasonable  cause  to  believe  that, in  any  material respect,  the requirements: 

   - to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and 

   - to  prepare  financial  statements  which  accord  with  the  accounting  records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act 

   - have not been met; or 

- b) to  which,  in  my  opinion,  attention  should  be  drawn  in  order  to  enable  a  proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached. 

Helen Lee 

## Independent Financial Examiner for Worplesdon PCC 

March 2021