Registered Charity Number 1128278 

**The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Faith, Havant** 

**Annual Report and Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31st December 2020** 

Compliant with Charity Commission Guidance on Annual Reports 

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## **THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF** 

## **St Faith, Havant** 

## **ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31st 2020** 

## **1.  ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION** 

**Full Parochial Name:** Havant, St Faith with St Nicholas Chapel, Langstone **Registered Charity No:** 1128278 **Location:** St Faith’s Church is situated in West Street, Havant, PO9 1EH St Nicholas’ Chapel is in High Street, Langstone to the south of Havant. **Church Office** The Parish operates a parish office for administrative purposes, situated at 2 North Street, Havant, PO9 1PR.  Telephone 023 9249 2129 

## **2.    MEMBERS OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL (PCC)** 

**Chair (Rector), ex-officio** The Reverend Canon Thomas Philip Kennar (from February 17th 2015). Address:  The Rectory, 5 Meadowlands, Havant, PO9 2RP **Licensed Readers, ex-officio** None – although Reader Sandra Haggan attends meetings in a non-voting, consultative capacity (as an employee of the Council). **Churchwardens** Mr Colin Hedley (from 30 April 2017 – fourth year of service) Mr Clive Barnett (from 28 April 2019 – second year of service) **Deanery Synod Members,** Dr Michael Laird (Term: October 2020 to March 2023) **ex-officio** Mrs Mary Moore (Term: October 2020 to March 2023) **Diocesan Synod Members,** Post vacant. **ex-officio Parish Secretary** Mrs Pauline West (employed as Secretary from October 2018).  Non-voting. **Safeguarding Officer** Mrs Pauline West from April 2018. 

**OTHER PCC MEMBERS DURING 2020** 

**a)  Resigned or term-expired during the year** (none) 

## **b)  Serving PCC Members during the year** 

_**In first year of service**_ Hilary Deadman: (3[rd] Term: October 2020 to April 2023) Bill Jones: (3[rd] Term: October 2020 to April 2023) Rex Plowman: (1[st] Term: October 2020 to April 2023) _(Resigned February 2021)_ Susan Tinney: (1[st] Term: October 2020 to April 2023) Emily Ashworth: (1[st] Term: October 2020 to April 2023) 

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_**In second year of service**_ Dr Michael Fluck (2[nd] Term: April 2019 to April 2022) Mr Nicholas Saunders (2[nd] Term: April 2019 to April 2022) Miss Naomi Sloane (1[st] Term: April 2019 to April 2022) Mrs Barbara Stearne    (3[rd] Term: April 2019 to April 2022) _**In third year of service**_ Mrs Shelley Saunders (Hon. Treasurer) (2[nd] Term: April 2018 to April 2021) **Main Bankers** CAF Bank, 25 Kings Hill Ave., Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4JQ A subsidiary bank account is held at Lloyds Bank, for ease of payments. **Independent Examiner:** P J Underwood, Morris Crocker, Chartered Accountants, Station House, North Street, Havant, Hants, PO9 1QU **Church Architect** Richard Andrews, Carden & Godfrey, 33 Clerkenwell Close, London 

## **3. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT** 

The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules as published online by the Church of England General Synod at this link: https://www.churchofengland.org/about/leadership-and-governance/legal-services/churchrepresentation-rules/contents.  All regular church attendees are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC.  The Roll was last revised in 2020, prior to the Annual Parochial Church Meeting. 

The PCC is the body of trustees for the Parish.  Their responsibilities are understood primarily as the setting and careful monitoring of parish policies, including the annual budget. (Other policies are listed later in this report.) Day-to-day management is devolved (with set budgets) from the PCC, through the Rector and paid staff (4.8 full time employees – 9 employees in total, of whom 2 are full time, plus clergy), and a number of formal and ad-hoc committees or teams, containing a wide range of other PCC members, advisors and co-optees.  These currently include: 

## **3a) List of Principal Committees** 

**Standing Committee:** Rector (Chair), Churchwardens, PCC Vice-Chairman (post held this year in tandem by Colin Hedley, Churchwarden), Parish Secretary (currently a non-voting employee), the General Manager (also currently a non-voting employee), and the Hon Treasurer, Shelley Saunders. _The Standing Committee is responsible for progressing the policies of the PCC between meetings.  Key staff members are invited to attend from time to time (as non-voting members) depending on the business to be transacted. During 2020, because of the need to monitor the impact of the pandemic, the decision was taken for the Standing Committee to meet – virtually by Zoom – every week._ 

**Worship Committee:** Rector (Chair), Director of Music (advisor), any Licensed Readers or Readers with Permission to Officiate, Head Server (Bruce Strugnell), Michael Laird, Sybel Laird, Clive Barnett and Nick Saunders. _The Committee is responsible for advising the Rector and PCC on all aspects of the worshiping life of the parish.  Due to the pandemic, the committee did not meet in 2020._ 

**Pastoral Care Team:** Sandra Haggan (Reader and Lay Pastor, Chair), Julia Hancock (Co-ordinator). _Other pastoral visitors are invited to attend to share pertinent information and plan the pastoral work of the parish.  This team meets on an ad hoc basis, as required._ 

**Pallant Development Team:** PCC Vice-Chair (Colin Hedley, Chair), Rector, Sandra Haggan, Kevin West, Jackie Udy, Will Coulston (General Manager - advisor). _This committee advises the PCC about work required to upgrade and develop the Pallant Centre (formally “Church House and the Church Hall”)._ 

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**Ministry Team:** Rector, Accredited Lay Workers, Lay Readers. _This Committee agrees rotas for the leading of services and plans new worship initiatives._ 

**Young People and Families Team:** Colin Hedley (Chair), Sandra Haggan, Fiona Hedley, Louise Hedley, Clive Barnett, Barbara Stearne, Mary Moore, Claire Toole, Jeremy Toole, Karin & Tony Downer, Rector, Sarah Rickett (Educational & Heritage consultant – advisor). _This team is carrying forward the Mission Development Plan’s focus on engaging with young people and families._ 

**Other Groups:** Ad-hoc groups which also met during the year include the ‘Treasury Team’, ‘Communications Team’, ‘Churchyard Redevelopment Group’, ‘Flower-Arrangers’, ‘Serving Team’, ‘Choir’ ‘Bell-Ringers’, ‘Senior Staff Team’. _Much of the work of these teams is carried out on a dayto-day basis via email and interpersonal conversations.  The PCC is advised of their work in general and takes decisions regarding any significant policy or financial matter, when requested by these teams through the Standing Committee._ 

## **3b) Parish Staff** 

The PCC and its associated sub-committees, working groups and teams are supported by a range of stipendiary, salaried, contracted and voluntary staff.  These comprise: **Full-Time Staff** 

**The Rector:** Reverend Canon Thomas Kennar 

- **Lay Pastor (including Little Seeds Manager):** Reader Sandra Haggan (full time from January 2020) 

**Operations Manager:** Will Coulston 

## **Part-Time Staff** 

- **Director of Music:** Graham Kidd (from September 2019) 

- **Parish Administrator:** Pauline West (from March 2018) 

**Charity Shop Manager:** Clare Kennar (20 hours per week from January 2020) 

- **Assistant Charity Shop Manager:** Jacqui North (20 hours per week from January 2020) **Finance Officer** : Ani Moore (from December 2019) 

- **Capital Programmes Manager:** Kevin West 

- **Facilities Manager/Caretaker:** John Glassett 

- **Three self-supporting clergy with Permission to Officiate:** Rt Rev’d John Hind, Rev’d Richard Acworth and Rev’d Frank Hillebrand 

- **Two self-supporting Readers with Permission to Officiate** : Dr Michael Fluck (PtO) and Mrs Jackie Brookfield (PtO). 

**Volunteer Staff** are busy across the whole range of the parish’s work, including the charity shop, bellringers, maintenance team, Little Seeds workers, pastoral visitors, finance team, communications team, servers, choristers, flower-artists, stewards and welcomers.  There are too many to list by name (not least for fear of missing someone off the list!).  The PCC is _immensely_ grateful to each and every one. 

In addition, The Pallant Centre hosted Jakob - a student on a Department of Education placement – for six months. 

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## **3c) Charitable Status** 

Under the terms of the Charities Act 2011, the PCC, having an income in excess of £100,000 was registered with the Charity Commission (under no. 1128278); this registration being confirmed on the 26th of February 2009. 

## **3d) Accountability and Policy Framework** 

The PCC is fully aware of the risk factors involved in the running of church affairs and continues to ensure that all our properties are adequately insured, including public liability.  We have policies for all significant areas of the Parish’s life, which guide the decision making of the PCC, and the actions of officers and staff. These comprise: 

- The Annual ‘Budget’ (called the Financial Operating Plan) 

- PCC Statement Regarding Potential Churchyard Developments 

- Constitutional position of the PCC 

- Finance Policy and Procedures (Operational Policy) 

- Reserves Policy (the standing policy throughout 2020 was to maintain reserves equivalent to one month’s normal revenue budget expenditure) 

- Legacies Policy 

- Extra-Parochial Giving Policy 

- Safeguarding Vulnerable Children and Adults Policy (we adopt the Diocese of Portsmouth Policy wholesale, and comply with all its guidance and rules) 

- Appraisal Policy 

- Complaints Policy 

- Grievance Policy 

- Health and Safety Policy (including COSHH), 

- Lone Working Policy, 

- Staff Compensation policy. 

- Mission Plan 

- Admission to Communion Policy 

- Data Protection Policy (including GDPR and Data Privacy) 

- Social Media Policy 

- Equalities and Diversity Policy 

- Volunteer Policy 

- Whistleblowing Policy 

- Risk Management Policy 

- Conflict of Interest policy 

The operational policies are published on the parish website at http://stfaith.com/pcc/pcc-policies/ and are periodically reviewed in line with the timetable shown on the website. By a vote of the PCC in October 2020, each PCC member took responsibility for overseeing one or more of these policies and reporting to the PCC on their implementation and revision (when required). 

We comply (as far as heritage considerations make possible) with the Disability Discrimination Act, and subject to funding are planning to improve further the access we provide for disabled people to the church and Pallant Centre.  We have plans to build a fully accessible toilet in the Church as soon as possible and a fund-raising drive to bring this about was initiated in 2020. 

Policies currently under development include: 

- Investment Policy (although the standing policy for long-term trust funds has been to invest them through Diocesan-approved investment vehicles, while general cash reserves are held on deposit for ready-deployment on parish projects). 

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The PCC gives regular updates on its decisions and activities to the wider parish, through a variety of media, including redacted copies of minutes, and summaries of key decisions and actions through the weekly and monthly newsletters (see later “Mission Development Plan 2020-25”). 

An Annual Parochial Church Meeting is held, so that the PCC may be publicly accountable to the whole membership of the Electoral Roll. 

## **3e) Public Benefit** 

The Trustees (PCC) are aware of the Charity Commission’s guidance and requirement on public benefit in ‘The Advancement of Religion for the Public Benefit’ and have had due regard to it in their administration of the PCC.  As a part of its Charitable Objects of ‘promoting of the whole mission of the Church’ the PCC provides a benefit to the public by: 

- providing facilities for public worship, pastoral care and spiritual, moral and intellectual development, both for its members and for anyone who wishes to benefit from what the church offers; and 

- promoting Christian values and service by members of the Church in and to their communities, to the benefit of individuals and society as a whole. 

- providing administrative and meeting facilities to local charities, small local businesses and community organisations. 


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## **4. OBJECTIVES** 

The PCC’s primary objective, defined by the Church Representation Rules of the Church of England is **‘to co-operate with the Incumbent** (i.e. the Rector) **in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the church, pastoral, evangelical, social and ecumenical’.** 

## **4a)   Mission Development Plan** 

In pursuance of its primary objective, the PCC agreed a five-year Mission Development Plan during - - 2015.  This plan may be read in full on the parish website (www.stfaith.com/mission development plan/).  It divided the work of the parish into five categories, each with a list of objectives which were then tackled with energy.  The five objectives were: 

## **1. Worship & Service; 2. Discipleship & Encouragement; 3. Nurturing the Young; 4. Enhancing our Environment; and 5. Caring for our Buildings.** 

The impact of this Mission Development Plan was reviewed at a public meeting in February 2020. Groups worked on the following areas: **community participation** , combating isolation and growing an inclusive Christian community; **children & families** , growing the next generation of St Faith’s members and leaders; **worship & discipleship** , challenging ourselves to respond to the call of the Gospel; the **environment** , aiming at net carbon neutrality, Fairtrade, local food, and sustainability; and **buildings strategies** as good stewards (e.g. energy efficiency and social housing) and to serve the other four themes. 

Building on this assessment and the ideas it generated together with our Spiritual Development Plan (November 2018), Pallant Development Plan (February 2018) and the Re-ordering Plan (November 2017), work took place in the course of the year to develop a new Mission Development Plan (2020 to 2025); this was presented to and adopted by the 2020 Annual Parochial Church Meeting in October 2020.  It takes forward the work of the previous plan and seeks to enable our parish (and indeed our diocese) to grow in depth, impact and number. 

Our Mission Plan 2020-2025 is aligned with the mission strategy of the diocese – **Live, Pray, Serve** . In practical terms its aims are: 

**Live** the Gospel by **:** 

- Establishing a Young People and Families programme, 

- Achieving formal recognition as an Inclusive Church, 

- Achieving a gold standard award as an Eco-church, 

- Completing the Churchyard project, 

- Maintaining our buildings to the highest possible standard, 

- Growing our prophetic presence within the community, and 

- Developing our parish maintenance team as a resource for our parishioners and those of other parishes. 

**Pray** on our own and together in community in order that we might: 

- Implement as far as possible the aspirations of our Spiritual Development Plan, 

- Ensure that young people and families are offered high quality opportunities to engage in prayer, worship and celebration appropriate to their needs, 

- Broaden and deepen the styles of worship which we offer, 

- Broaden and deepen the opportunities for discipleship training, 

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- Develop specific and deliberate ‘faith-seekers’ opportunities, and 

- Strengthen our capacity to welcome warmly all who enter St Faith’s or the Pallant Centre in search of spiritual refreshment, prayer or companionship. 

**Serve** and love the people among whom we live and work by: 

- Continuing to grow and develop the work of the Pallant Centre in line with the Pallant Centre Development Plan, 

- Examining the benefits and challenges of developing a new Pallant Centre Trust to enable greater community participation, 

- Developing our pastoral care services especially for the marginalised, homeless and vulnerable, 

- Exploring the potential for virtual meetings and livestreamed services, 

- Developing our ‘occasional offices’ programme of baptisms, weddings and funerals supported by low cost ‘celebration packages’, 

- Developing the work of the St Faith’s shop, 

- Growing our relationship with other churches, 

- Developing a youth-work strand of our outreach to young people and families, 

- Exploring the creative use of restricted investment funds held in trust by the PCC, and 

- Growing the regular stewardship of our core membership, and reviewing and developing our support for our mission partners in the UK and around the world. 

This Mission Plan was formed within the context of the 2020 COVID 19 pandemic which has taught us the need to do some things differently. These include: 

- The **livestreaming of services** which has enabled people who are unable to attend public worship to be engaged and included; we believe that housebound parishioners and those who live outside the parish will appreciate the continuation of this facility once the pandemic is over. 

- The creation of **zoom or similar virtual meetings** as a management tool and a means of keeping connected with the housebound and vulnerable. 

- The publication of a **weekly parish magazine (the Corona Chronicle)** which has enabled parishioners to have a voice, tell their stories and stay connected whilst also providing a useful medium for the contemplation of sermons, prayers and other spiritual resources. In the course of the year, the Corona Chronicle incorporated the weekly newsletter (Pew News) and the monthly newsletter. 

We believe that there will be a need for all of these to continue in some form once the pandemic is over. 

## **4b)  Buildings to serve our Mission** 

In pursuance its primary objective, the PCC has responsibility for a number of buildings which are used to underpin and promote the mission of the church.  These comprise: 

- a) St Faith’s Church - a Grade II* Listed building with medieval origins.  A Re-ordering Plan for the church was agreed during 2017, and may be viewed on the Parish website at http://stfaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Re-ordering-St-Faiths-Plan.pdf. During 2020, work was completed on a new North entrance and a new servery was installed. 

- b) ‘The Pallant Centre’ - a collection of three joined buildings, known as Pallant Hall (formerly St Faith’s Church Hall), Pallant House (formerly ‘Church House’) and The Coach House.  The site has a Grade II listing category applied.  This complex provides the most visible example 

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of the PCC’s public benefit statement above. Within these three buildings, facilities are provided to a very wide range of local and mainly charitable organisations and social clubs. Organisations currently using the Pallant Centre currently comprise: 

- Havant Dynamo Youth Theatre 

- The Pallant House Play Café (ceased operation in April 2020) 

- Havant Orchestras 

- Solent Male Voice Choir 

- Hayling and Havant Bowmen 

- St Faith’s Art Group 

- Alcoholics Anonymous 

- MIND (Havant) 

- Self-help groups (AA, Al Anon, NA, GA) 

- The Redeemed Christian Church of God 

- SSAFA - the Armed Forces charity 

- Brownies and Rainbows 

- Various ad-hoc dance, fitness and baby/parent groups. 

The **Pallant Development Group** is currently working towards the refurbishment of The Pallant Centre, to secure the long-term future of this vital community building.   A ‘Way Forward’ - document is available to view on the parish website at http://stfaith.com/wp content/uploads/2018/02/Pallant-Plan-the-Way-Ahead.-Final-agreed-document.pdf . 

The Coach House is used as a charity shop, staffed by volunteers, with the support of two (parttime) paid Charity Shop Managers.  The Shop offers part-time employment to two local people, volunteer placements to local people (including some with learning difficulties), and encourages the efficient recycling and re-use of clothes, books, small furniture and other household goods. Surpluses generated are used to support the general objectives of the parish. 

**4c) Christchurch Centre and Bungalow** - a modernist church building erected in the North of the parish during the early 1980s as a mission church, with an associated bungalow.  After some years, the church building was no longer needed for worship, and it is currently let to a local provider of nursery education (commensurate with the PCC’s objectives and public benefit statement above).  During 2020, negotiations took place to draft a new 20-year lease to give the owners of the nursery a greater measure of security of tenure than they erstwhile enjoyed. 

The bungalow is used at times for the housing of clergy or is let-out to generate a general revenue for parish funds. 

- **4d) 1 & 2 Churchfields -** a pair of houses, left to the Parish in Trust, which are let out to local people from time-to-time to generate revenue, or are used for the housing of clergy when needed. 

- **4e) 2-4 North Street** - a building with two shop units and an overhead flat, held in Trust by the Incumbent (Rector) and Churchwardens, but treated as though directly owned by the PCC.  One of the two shop units is used as a Parish Office.  The other is let to another charity (Sue Ryder) commensurate with the PCC’s objectives and public benefit statement above.  The overhead flat is let to a local housing association to provide accommodation for those in housing need. 

## **5.  Review of Activities and Achievements** 

## **5a) Statistics of Mission** 

In this section it is usual to provide a selection of statistics compiled on an annual basis, which indicate the progress and trajectory of certain parish activities - especially in relation to  the pastoral and evangelical elements of the PCC’s primary objective (especially worship). However, 

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2020 was a year like no other during which restrictions consequent upon the COVID pandemic meant that the Church and Pallant Centre were closed for long periods for public worship and social activities. This was particularly the case in the early spring and in the lead up to and during the Christmas period. During periods when these restrictions were eased (mainly in the late spring and summer months), initially the Church was opened on two days a week for private prayer and subsequently for weekly services with a much-reduced congregation (limited to a maximum of 55 people) and subject to strict risk assessments and health and safety protocols. Similarly, during these periods, it was possible for various social groups to use the Pallant Centre, again subject to strict protocols. 

From late March onwards, weekly services were broadcast either by livestreaming or Zoom technology, and subsequently made available as recordings. This medium proved very popular especially with those who were shielding. 

Inevitably, the impact of the pandemic meant that statistics relating to attendance at worship, baptisms, weddings and funerals for 2020 are significantly different when compared with previous years. 

## **Attendance at Worship** 


**Comment:** _The 2020 official statistics are markedly affected by the Pandemic.  They do not, however, record the fact that online services have been attended throughout 2020 by around 80 to 90 people for the duration of services, and often ‘viewed’ (for long or short period) by hundreds thereafter._ 

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## **Average weekly attendance** 


**Comment:** _At the height of the two lockdowns, livestreamed Sunday services attracted between 70 and 100 people although recordings of these services were then made available on the St Faith’s website and Facebook pages and some attracted more than 1000 ‘views’ (a ‘view’ can be as little as a few seconds). When the church was open and a limited congregation was permitted to attend, the combined attendance was 90-110. Livestreamed Thursday services attracted between 20 and 40 people with up to 200-300 additional post-service views. On average, Sunday Evensong Prayer (by Zoom) attracted around 15 people.  We are quietly and prayerfully hopeful that 2021 will show a significant up-tick in average weekly attendance (especially if online participation is counted in the future)._ 

## _**Baptisms, Marriages and Funerals**_ 


**Comment:** _Over the last decade, numbers of all ‘pastoral services’ has remained fairly constant, and quite low. Statistics for 2020 were skewed by the restrictions placed on the numbers permitted to attend these services.  This is an area of potential growth but comes at a time when there are many more options available to the general public (weddings in beautiful secular locations, cremations by funeral directors who employ their own ‘Civil Celebrants’) and a general decrease in infant baptism alongside a fall in levels of interest in faith more widely (especially in the Western world)._ 

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In addition to our core worship services, St Faith’s has once again been the chosen location for a number of Civic events during the year, including the Remembrance service and Rotary Club carol service. In 2020, these too were livestreamed, and the congregation attended by invitation only. Also because of the pandemic, St Faith’s Church was unable to host Christmas services by two local schools. However, a programme of weekly lunchtime concerts did take place when restrictions permitted. 

## **5b) Evangelical and Pastoral Objectives** 

The raw statistics of attendance in the previous section do not paint an accurate picture of the whole life of the parish, particularly in respect of the PCC’s efforts to fulfil its evangelical and pastoral objectives. 

Evangelism (understood as the promulgation of the ‘Evangel’ or ‘Good News’ of Jesus Christ) requires that the PCC should exert itself to provide the comfort of faith, and the challenge of the Kingdom of God to the community it serves.  The word ‘Pastoral’ is taken to mean the active care of people whom the church encounters, wherever they are from and whatever support-needs they present. 

Inevitably, given the onset of the pandemic and the ensuing restrictions on activities, throughout 2020 the PCC was hampered in its pursuit of these objectives and the number of activiuties which could be run were severely limited. Nonetheless, during the year, the PCC has: 

- published a new Mission Development Plan (2020-2025), to guide the parish’s future (see https://stfaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Mission-Plan-2020-2025-PCC-Approved.pdf) 

- promoted membership of the church through the work of the Communications Team, with improved signage, enhanced web-presence, and the introduction of the weekly Corona Chronicle from late March onwards 

- provided subsidised accommodation to SSAFA - the Armed Forces charity (which it has done since 1946) 

- provided low-cost meeting facilities to many local charities and community groups and small businesses 

- raised funds through personal donations and gifts from the Rector’s Discretionary Fund to a diverse number of local and national charities, including Rotary Shoe-box Appeal, The Beacon Foodbank, the Havant Homeless Trust, Two Saints (local housing charity) the Children’s Society, the Hampshire & the Islands Historic Churches Trust, the Havant Passion Play, and via the PCC general account, Koforidua Diocese (our link Diocese in Ghana) 

- provided an open church, whenever pandemic restrictions and building works have allowed, for visitors to have the space to sit, pray, ask questions, explore faith or simply enjoy the ancient and hallowed surroundings.  A team of dedicated stewards is present on most weekday mornings – subject to strict health and safety protocols and risk assessments – to offer refreshment and friendship to all. 

- when possible, supported the work of Bosmere Junior School, through the provision of assemblies, R.E. support and general support of the teaching staff through the ‘Pray, Bake, Read’ scheme. Because of the restrictions imposed by the pandemic, plans to build on the very successful ‘advent experience’ of 2019 had to be shelved.  More limited support is also given to the other two schools (Fairfield Infant School and Warblington Secondary) at their invitation. 

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- provided and supported a team of Pastoral Visitors who visit any in the parish who are in need of regular contact, friendship and (if requested) home communion; during periods of lockdown, members of this team regularly phoned and delivered copies of the Corona Chronicle to those shielding as a result of the pandemic. 

- before the onset of the pandemic, offered Faith Talk which offered the opportunity to explore matters of faith, ran a weekly evening course introducing the origin and key themes of the Bible and, during lockdown, provided a weekly course by Zoom which explored the Anglican Catechism; these sessions regularly attracted between 15-20 participants. 

- where restrictions permitted, held a variety of social and fundraising events, including weekly lunchtime concerts, monthly coffee mornings, weekly Tea & Chat (Mondays) and TAT (Thursdays at Two), the Ride & Stride event (organised by the Hampshire and the Islands Historic Churches Trust) and a Christmas market; these have the function of raising money, but also bringing people together in community. However, because of the pandemic a number of planned events had to be cancelled. 

## **5c)     Ecumenical Objectives** 

In pursuance of its ecumenical objective, the PCC has: 

- played a full part in the life of the Deanery and Diocese; because of the pandemic most meetings at Deanery, Diocesan and local ecumenical levels took place via video-conference. There are two representatives elected to the Deanery Synod, who attend along with the readers and clergy.  Clergy meet regularly with Cluster colleagues (from other local Anglican churches).  Our Rector is a member of the Diocesan Synod, and an honorary canon of Portsmouth Cathedral. 

- been represented steadfastly on the ‘Churches Together in Havant and Bedhampton’ Group, by both our clergy (and readers) and particularly by Jackie Martin (who is Secretary of Churches Together)  and Paul Utting (Treasurer to Churches Together). 

The PCC has also: 

- participated in a the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity; normally the PCC would also participate in the World Day of Prayer, and the Holy Week Walk of Witness but these did not take place this year because of the pandemic 

- co-operated in efforts to relieve the misery of homelessness and poverty experienced by many in the town, not least through the raising and then provision of funds through the Rector’s Discretionary Fund – especially to the Havant Homeless Trust and the Beacon Foodbank 

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   - supported the clergy to have regular fraternal meetings with clergy of other local churches 

- collected donations of food for the Havant Foodbank, run by the Portsdown Community Church 

- given space (in Church House) to an independent church (of African origin) called ‘The Redeemed  Christian Church of God’.  Pallant House is now their permanent home, and they participate in efforts to restore and refurbish the whole Pallant Centre for the good of the community. 

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## **5d) Social Objectives** 

Many of the achievements and activities described in the previous sections have strong social elements to them, and so are not repeated here.  In addition, it is worth noting that, where restrictions consequent upon the pandemic have permitted, the following activities with a strong social content have also been supported by the PCC (whenever pandemic restrictions have allowed): 

- **Bellringing** - the provision of high quality bell-ringing which calls people to worship and celebrates marriages and special civic occasions 

- **Church Choir** - while also enhancing worship, the church choir provides the social function of bringing people together in the making of music 

- **St Faith’s Men’s Group** - a group of men (including those who don’t regularly attend worship) who meet for fellowship and fun.  The Men’s Group also provide voluntary labour on occasions throughout the year when projects are undertaken 

- **Tea and Chat (Mondays)** – established in response to the pandemic and providing an opportunity for people to meet together virtually via ‘Zoom’ 

- **TAT (Thursdays at Two)** – providing a chance for fellowship and company. 

- **Church Recorders** – A group of dedicated volunteers, who are members of the Arts Society Portsdown, are compiling a detailed record of every item in the Church.  Once complete the Record will be given to the Church, to the Arts Society, the Diocesan Office, the National Archive and the V&A Museum 

- **St Faith’s Charity Shop** – in spite of being closed for long periods of the year, the Charity Shop (staffed by volunteers with support from part-time paid managers) provides a valuable social space; in spite of being closed for periods due to lockdown restrictions, it provided around £11,416 to Parish funds in 2020 (£31,159 in 2019, £22,812 in 2018, £23,219 in 2017 and £18,397 in 2016) 

- One **Parish House Group** for fellowship, support, study and prayer.  New members are welcome; the pandemic put on hold plans to encourage the establishment of other housegroups in 2020 

- **Flower Team** - The flower team regularly decorates the church with fantastic arrangements, often working together in fellowship and fun as they do 

- **Church Cleaning & Maintenance Team** - a small band of volunteers gathers once a month to clean the church, and enjoy each other’s company for a while 

- **The Monday Club** – an ad hoc gathering of local people, led by Bill Jones and (formerly) Wyn Clinnick (RIP) on Monday mornings in the church.  This is essentially a social group, providing mutual support and a strong bond of friendship. 

## **6. REVIEW OF THE YEAR – PCC** 

Due to restrictions consequent upon the pandemic, the PCC met four times during 2020 in February, August, October and December; these last two were by video-conference.  All meetings were quorate. 

During the course of the year, among the usual administrative matters (overseeing, monitoring and approving the detailed work of sub-committees, working groups and teams), the PCC: 

- maintained vigilance over Safeguarding Issues, by reviewing and approving the PCC policy, ensuring that all relevant checks and training are being carried out, and supporting our 

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Safeguarding and Health and Safety Officer 

- monitored the continuing implementation of the Mission Development Plan, and the Spiritual Development Plan, and adopted the 2020-25 Mission Plan 

- 

   - maintained its commitment to paying its ‘parish share’ of Diocesan expenses each month 

- maintained budgetary control through the receipt of, and discussion about, regular financial updates from the Honorary Treasurer and Finance Officer 

- where appropriate, negotiated and authorised leases, including that for the Christchurch Centre, and monitored tenants’ activities and payments 

- received updates and approved actions taken by the Standing Committee especially during the periods of lockdown 

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- 

- 

   - approved faculty applications for church improvements 

   - monitored staff wellbeing 

   - planned the APCM (postponed until October 2020) and approved the 2019 annual report 

- oversaw the development of ideas to open up the churchyard for more public use 

- 

- 

- 

   - drafted a response to the Diocesan Review 

   - monitored the Electoral Roll 

   - authorised the permission of Chalice Assistants 

- instituted a policy review cycle with each PCC member taking responsibility for at least one policy. 

## **7. FABRIC REPORT (The State of our Buildings and their Contents)** 

## **7a) St Faith’s Church** 

Broadly speaking, St Faith’s Church is believed to be in _good_ condition considering its age and usage patterns.  This assessment is supported by a quinquennial (5-yearly) inspection on the state of the church which was completed in 2019.  It noted some considerable improvements to the building since the previous report (2014).  The PCC, through the churchwardens, Rector and the Buildings Maintenance Team has been steadily working through the issues identified as funds become available. 

During the periods when the church was closed, regular checks of the fabric and general security of the building were undertaken. Refurbishment and redevelopment work on the fabric has been hampered in 2020 by lockdowns and other local and national restrictions due to the pandemic. 

However, notable changes to the fabric are: 

- High level exterior cleaning including clearing out and overhauling the guttering 

- Replacing the lower level slipped or damaged tiles on the roof; work to replace tiles at a higher level had to be postponed due to lockdown restrictions 

- Removing and subsequently levelling the Foster tomb memorial outside the West door (while not disturbing the remains beneath) and planning to provide a new carved memorial at ground level in 2021 

- Beginning work to repair crumbling stonework and stained glass around the West quatrefoil window 

- Repairing the clock. 

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**Looking to the future** , the PCC plans to: 

- Make long-term plans for the eventual replacement of the church roof.  A report from the present Architect concurs with our previous Architect that the roof has many problems associated with age and will need total replacement within around 20 years.  However, the PCC believes (on the basis of such Architect’s reports) that careful management and maintenance in the meantime will extend the roof’s life until the point where total replacement becomes essential.  The replacement of some crumbling ceiling panels will need to wait until the work to the roof is complete. Temporary repairs with painted hardboard are currently in place 

- Complete outstanding issues identified in the new Quinquennial report – including roofing, bellchamber windows, West window 

- Improve still further access to the building for all disabilities, including provision of a wheelchairaccessible toilet at the West end to meet the requirements of disability discrimination legislation 

- Put in place a new technology required for improving the quality of livestreaming services and other community events 

- Develop ideas and fundraising for a West End gallery, incorporating toilets, and an education room (agreed in principle by the 2016 Annual Meeting), and 

- Replace the present pews with a more flexible & comfortable seating system; fundraising for this has already started and we hope to have the first seats in place during 2021 

With regards the rest of the estate for which St Faith’s PCC is responsible, as for the church buildings and churchyard, the various lockdowns and other restrictions in the course of 2020, had the effect of hampering, halting or postponing many planned refurbishment and redevelopment projects. Nevertheless, in spite of these obstacles, gas safe and electrical testing certificates were obtained for all buildings under the PCC’s care, and emergency maintenance carried out when required. 

## **7b) The Pallant Centre** 

Over the first 15 years of the 21[st] century, the PCC was considering whether to dispose of The Pallant Centre as an asset which could pay for Church improvements.  As a result, there was a reluctance to spend resources on anything other than the most essential repairs.  In 2015, this policy was reversed by the decision (in the first Mission Development Plan) to restore, refurbish and repair the Pallant Centre, to form the centrepiece of the PCC’s social mission to the community. 

Since the adoption of the Mission Development Plan in 2015, the parish’s buildings’ maintenance team (of paid and voluntary staff) have achieved a great deal.  This work was planned to continue in 2020 but, because of the pandemic, much had to be shelved. When limited use of the buildings was permitted, much of the work of the General Manager and his team focused on COVID compliance including installing COVID-aware signage, preparing and agreeing a raft of risk assessments to allow the safe return of various user groups to the Pallant Centre, undertaking deep cleaning to ensure that the Centre was as COVID safe as possible. During times of lockdown, regular pest, legionella and security checks were undertaken. 

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However, in the course of the year, the team has (among many smaller projects): 

- Repaired the porch roof following the theft of its lead covering and replaced damaged woodwork. 

- Improved the security of the entrance doors and car park 

- Introduced a safer and compliant system of parking 

- Upgraded the electrical circuits in the hall 

- Undertaken repairs to the surrounding perimeter wall. 

**Looking to the future** , the PCC, through the Pallant Development Group plans to: 

- Build a seminar and training facility (in part of the Courtyard) for the primary use of Havant Dynamo Youth Theatre Company. 

- Bring the second floor attic (or ‘Garret’) back into use to create a long term revenue stream – probably as flexible programme space (subject to planning permission) 

- Improve the design and layout of the ‘Green Room’ (behind the stage of the Main Hall) as a multi-use meeting, work and rehearsal space 

- Fundraise to provide an ‘atrium’ to the front of the Main Hall to be used as a Café-cumgathering space during artistic productions 

- Explore the possibility of fitting solar panels to the Hall roof 

- Fundraise to provide improved theatrical facilities to support artistic productions 

- Regenerate further the Courtyard and Garden as a safe social space, and 

- Review the usage of the Ground Floor suite and redesign it accordingly. 

A **‘Way Ahead’** document for the Pallant Centre is available to view on the parish website at: http://stfaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Pallant-Plan-the-Way-Ahead.-Final-agreed-document.pdf . 

## **7c) Christchurch Centre** 

The Christchurch Centre is currently leased to a private nursery provider on a five year ‘full-repairing’ lease and provides a reasonable revenue stream to the PCC.  The lease was re-negotiated during 2020 with a view to creating a twenty-year lease giving greater security to both the owners of the nursery and the PCC. This new lease is due to be signed in February 2021. 

## **7d) Christchurch Bungalow** 

The Bungalow is currently let to a private tenant, generating a revenue stream to the PCC.  A recent inspection by our officers shows the property to be well-maintained. In the course of 2020, repairs were undertaken to the roof and plans were drawn up to improve insulation in line with our green commitment. 

## **7e) 1&2 Churchfields** 

Both houses are let to local Havant residents, creating a revenue stream for the parish. Various repairs and upgrades are undertaken as budgets permit, to bring both houses up to modern standards. Thus, following a flood during 2020, a new kitchen was installed in 1 Churchfields. A survey of both properties showed that there are damp problems caused by water ingress and attending to this is a priority for 2021 for which the PCC has set aside an appropriate sum of money. 

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## **7f) St Nicholas’ Chapel** 

St Nicholas, although technically unconsecrated, acts as a ‘chapel of ease’ and meeting place for Langstone Village.  Monthly (and highday) services are held, and the building is rented by the Langstone Village Association for various events (ranging from coffee mornings to educational evenings). Thanks to the willingness of local volunteers, especially Gill Falconer and Anne Plater, the chapel is opened every day in normal weather and 


COVID restrictions permitting, as a sanctuary for local visitors, and to display Langstone history.   The parish is keen to develop this tiny, but well-loved resource for the benefit of the Langstone community.  It was decorated throughout in 2019, and an updated display of the history of Langstone was installed by the Village Association. 

## **7g) 2-4 North Street** 

One of the two shop units is used as a Parish Office. The PCC feels that the advantages of having a highly visible, central administrative hub outweigh the loss of a modest rental income.  During 2016, the rear room was converted into an archive for the Parish and its associated community groups – providing a modest income.  During 2020, the identification of damp problems led to the replacement of damaged roof tiles. The rear of the Parish Office still has issues with water ingress with the added complexity of an adjoining, privately owned building. This is one of the projects for 2021 in 


## **The Parish Office at 2 North Street** 

order to bring the building up to a good standard. The other shop is currently leased to a third-party charity (Sue Ryder), who carried out substantial repairs to the building in 2017. 

The overhead flat is currently leased to a housing association. 

## **Health and safety** 

The use and condition of our buildings continues to undergo regular scrutiny by our Operations Manager and the maintenance team together with external experts by invitation or notice. As our record and in particular our approach to the challenges posed by the Corona virus pandemic show, health and safety compliance continues to be embraced enthusiastically by the staff and PCC of St Faith’s. 

## **8. 2020 FINANCIAL REVIEW** 

The PCC, through the Hon. Treasurer and Finance Manager, has worked tirelessly during 2020 to maintain a tight control of finances.  The financial impact of the pandemic resulted in the following additional steps being implemented: - 

- Weekly cash flow report to the Standing Committee 

- 2020 budget adjustment to identify expenses that could be reduced or deferred 

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- Local Government grant applications of £24k 

- Central Government HMRC Job Retention Scheme claims of £42k 

- A temporary lift to the Reserves Policy, to provide a more substantial cushion (see below) 

The complex Statement of Financial Activities can be difficult to interpret without experience.  The bottom-line (in round numbers) is that the PCC spent £255k in 2020 (compared with £372k in 2019, £300k in 2018, and 280k in 2017) reflecting the impact of the pandemic.  We received £331k (up from £326k in 2019, £246k in 2018, and 293k in 2017), generating an operating surplus on the year of around £76k (compared with a deficit of -£46k in 2019, -£53k in 2018) after cash investment revaluations.  The income sources were from donations to support the ongoing work and aims of the church, along with support grants from local and national organisations.  After other accountancy adjustments are made, the cash reserve of the parish has increased to £126k from £49k in 2019 (£110k in 2018).  Much of this reserve (less the reserve policy requirement set out below) is allocated to future building works in the parish. 

## **9. RESERVES POLICY** 

It is the policy of the PCC to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the free reserves of the PCC, at a level which equates to not less than one month’s unrestricted expenditure.  This policy was set during 2017 and constitutes a reduction from the previous policy of maintaining not less than three month’s unrestricted expenditure.  This policy is intended to demonstrate to funders that we are fully committed to using our resources to the maximum good effect, and not ‘sitting on’ cash. This provides sufficient funds to cover parish management and administration as well as the activities directly relating to the work of the Church.  The PCC confirms that unrestricted funds were maintained at least at the level of one month’s expenditure throughout 2020 and that this policy will be reviewed during 2021.  During 2020, the PCC temporarily increased the size of the free reserves to an amount equivalent to at least two months’ unrestricted expenditure (and usually around three months’ worth) to provide an additional financial bulwark against the uncertainties of the Pandemic.  The PCC expects to allocate these additional reserves to building works as soon as, in its best judgement, it is financially prudent to do so. 

It is the PCC’s current policy to invest surplus funds with the CBF Church of England Deposit Fund. 

## **A note on the use of Building Assets** 

Some thought has been given in the past, by the PCC, to releasing the capital which is locked up in our various other buildings - and this topic is often raised by well-wishers.  However, the PCC has found that this is difficult to accomplish (because many of the buildings are tied up with deeds of trust, preventing their sale for just such a purpose). 

Furthermore, the PCC presently judges that maintaining a constant in-flow of revenue from rents is in the best long-term interest of the parish.  This is especially the case while current UK-wide trends indicate that we are entering a period of lower attendance and commitment to religions in general. Current UK economic pressure also reduces the ability of church members to contribute to church funds.  Keeping assets that bring in revenue is considered, by the PCC, as a good long-term stewarding strategy.  In simple terms, it is likely that most of our assets will bring more revenue to the parish over the next 25 years than their sale now would realise.  Our assets are therefore considered as a way of sustaining mission in the long term – not a ‘quick fix’ for our present challenges.  The PCC may decide to acquire _more_ building assets in the future (through mortgaged purchase) to both alleviate housing problems for local people and provide long-term assets for the parish. 

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## **Trust Funds** 

The PCC holds a number of trust funds, generated from the previous sale of parish assets.  These funds, together, were valued at £82,476 at the end of 2020 (up from £77,984 in 2019). 

## **10. STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES** 

The Members of the PCC are required to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of the affairs of the PCC and of the surplus or deficit of the PCC for the period.  In preparing those financial statements, the PCC is required to: 

- a) select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; 

- b) make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; 

- c) prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the PCC will continue in operation. 

The members of the PCC are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the PCC.  They are responsible for safeguarding the assets of the PCC and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. 

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Faith Havant confirms that it is aware of these responsibilities and that it has exercised them to the best of its ability. 

Signed on behalf of the PCC: 


Reverend Canon Tom Kennar **Rector and Chair of the PCC** 

Date: 13 April 2021 

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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST FAITH HAVANT
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total funds Total funds
funds
funds
funds
2020
2019
Note
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
FROM
Donations and legacies
Activities lor generating funds
Church activities
Investment income
Other income
111,494
12.417
41,558
51.967
48,066
59,679
1,886
159,560
72,096
43,444
51,967
82,648
118,837
68,560
47,420
2b
2c
2d
2e
TOTAL
217,436
109,631
327,067
317,465
EXPENDITURE ON
Flaising funds
Church activities
3a
3b
756
180,121
756
254,592
1,349
370,499
74,471
TOTAL
180.877
74,471
255,348
371.848
Nel gainslllossesl on investments 8
41
4,451
4,492
8,761
NET IEXPENDITURE}IINCOME
36,600
35,160
4,451
76,211
145,6221
Transfer between funds
15,6011
5,601
Net movem8nt in funds
30,999
40,761
4,451
76,211
145,6221
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought lonvard
45,199
12,836
453,320
511,355
556,977
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED
76.198
53.597
457,771
587,566
511,355
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BALANCE SHEET
AT
1DE
EMBER 2
2020
2019
Note
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible fixed assets
Investments
377,821
82,476
377,967
77,984
460,297
455,951
CURRENT ASSErs
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
6,678
125,667
132,345
9,367
49,102
58,469
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
10
5,076
3,065
NET CURRENT ASs￿s
127,269
55,404
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
587,566
511,355
NET ASSETS
587,566
511,355
FUNDS
Unreslricled lunds
Restricted funds
Endowment funds
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76,198
53,597
457,771
45,199
12,836
453,320
587,566
511,355
Approved by the Parochial Church Council on
13, April 2021
and signed on ils behalf by:
Reverend Canon Thomas Philip Kennar
Chair
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basls of preparlng tha flnanclal stat8m•nts
Thé linaneial stateménts havè been preparéd in accordancé wth thè Charities SOFIP IFRS1021 'Aeeounting
and Rèporting by Charities.. Statèment ol Flècommended Praetieè applieablé to eharities preparing thèir
aeeounts in ace(>idance with the Financial Reporting Standaid applicable in thè UK and Flepublic ol Ireland
IFRS1021 lèffèetive January 20151,. thè Charitiès Aet 2011 and thè ChLJreh AccoLJnting Flsgulations 2006.
The financial statemènts havè bèèn préparsd Ljndér thè historical cost e()nvènlion éxeèpt ltsr thè valuation ol
investment assets, whieh are shown at market value and properties which are shown al valuation as at 31
Deeember 1998. The linaneial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities lor which the PCC is
rèsponsible in law.
The PCC membèrs considèr that thère arè no matèrial uncertaintiès ragarding the Charity's ability to continuè
as a going concern.
Funds
General funds represent th& funds ol thè PCC that arè not subject to any restrictions regarding their Ljse and
arè available lor application on the general purposes ol the PCC. FLJnds designated lor a particular PLJrws&
by thè PCC arè also unrèstricted.
The accounts inclLJde all transactions, assèts and liabilitiès lor which thè PCC is responsiblè in law. They do
not include the aceoLJnts ol chLJrch grtsups that owe their main alliliation to another body nor those that arè
inlomal gatherings ol Chureh members. Following nèw regLJlations introdLJeed in respect ol the year 2007
and subsequently, sums collected lor specific charities leg al special. and lun6ral servic6sI are excludèd
from thè financial statèmènts., prèvitsusly they werè includsd in both incoming and OLJtgtsing resoLJreès.
Flnanelal Instruments
The PCC only enters into basic financial instruments transactions that 18sult in the recognition ol financial
ass8ts and liabilities like trad8 and oth81 accounts receivable and payable, loans from banks and other third
parti8s and loans to relat8d parti8s and inv8slments in non-puttabl8 ordinary shares.
Dèbtors and cash at bank
Short term debtors ar8 measui8d at transaction price, less any impairm8nt. Loans r8e8ivable ar8 measui8d
initially at lair value, net ol transactions costs, and ar8 m8asured subs8qu8ntly at amortised c(>st using th8
8118ctive interest m8thod,18ss any impaiiment.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents compromisé cash at bank and (>n hand, d8POSlts with bank and othér short-t8rm
highly liquid inv8slm8nls and bank overdiafts. In the balance sh88t, bank overdialts shown within
borrowings or eurrént liabilitiés.
Creditors and provisions
Creditors and piovisions ar8 rècognissd whérè thè eharity has a presént (>bligation rèsulting from a past èvent
that will probably result in th8 tiansl81 ol funds to a third party and th8 amtrunt due to S8ltl8 th8 obligati(>n ean
ba measui8d or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions arè normally récogniséd at théir sèttlèmant
amoLJnl aft8r allowing loi any tiad8 discounts dué.
Incomè
Voluntary Incom
Co118elions ar8 rèeognissd whèn réeèivéd by or on ￿hall ol thè PCC.
Planned giving receivable under covenant is recognised only when received.
Incomè tax réeovarabla on eovènants or gift aid donations is raeognisad whèn thè incomè is recéivablè.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
R THE YEAR ENDED
1DE
EMBER 2
ACCOUNTING POLICIES contlnued...
Grants and legacies to the PCC are accounted lor as soon as the PCC is notified ol ils legal enlitlemenl,
the amount due is quantifiable and ils ultimate receipt by the PCC is probable.
Sales from the church shop are accounted for gross.
Other Income
Rental income from the lelling ol premises owned by the church is recognised when the rental is due.
Income from investments
Dividends and interest are accounted lor when receivable.
Expenditure
Grants
Grants and donations are accounted lor when paid over, or when awarded, il that award creates a binding
obligation on the PCC.
Church activities
The diocesan parish share is accounted lor when paid. Any parish share unpaid at 31 December is
provided lor in these accounts as an operational Ilhough not a legall liability and is shown as a creditor in
the balance sheet.
All other expenditure is generally recognised when il is incurred and is accounted lor gross.
Fixed assets
Conse¢rated land and buildings and movable church furnishings
Consecrated and benelice propety of any kind is excluded from the accounts in accordance with Section
1012llal ol the Charities Act 2011.
Movable chLJrch furnishings held by the Rector and ChLJrchwardens on special trust lor the PCC and
which require a lacully lor disposal, are accounted as inalienable property unless consecrated. They are
listed in the Church's Inventory which Can be inspected lal any reasonable limel. For inalienable property
acquired prior lo 2000 there is insullicienl cost information available and therefore such assets are not
valued in the accounts.
All expenditure incurred in the year on consecrated or beneliced buildings, individual items under £1,000
or on the repair ol movable church furnishings acquired before 1 January 2000 is written oll.
Other flxtures, flttlngs and off Ice equlpmenl
Individual items ol equipment with a purchase price of £1,000 or less are written off when the asset is
acquired.
Assets capitalised are written oll over the estimated life of the asset.
All expenditure incurred during the year on consecrated or benelice buildings and movable church
furnishings, whether maintenance or improvement, is written off as expenditure in the SOFA and
separately disclosed.
Other properties
Properties are shown at professional valuation as al 31 December 1998. Valuation ot a nominal £1 value
has been placed upon the Church House and the Church Hall as al that date il was not intended that
these properties would be disposed of.
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST FATH HAVANT
TES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
ACCOUNTING POLICIES continued...
Investments
Fixed assets investments are included at market value at the balance sheet dale.
Realised gains and losses on investments are calculated as the difference between sale proceeds and
their market value at the start ol the year or their subsequent cost, and are charged or credited to the
statement ol financial activities in the year of disposal.
Unrealised gains and losses represent the movement in market values during the year and are charged or
credited lo the slalemenl ol financial activities based on market value al the end ol the year.
Current assets
Amounts owing lo the PCC al 31 December in respect ol lees, rents or other income are shown as
debtors les5 provision lor amounts that may prove uncolleclable.
Short-lerm deposits include cash held on deposit either with the COIF Charity Investment Fund or at the
bank.
Volunteers
The value ol services provided by volunteers is not incorporated into these financial slalemenls.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT
INCOME FROM
Unre$tri¢ted Re$tri¢ted Total fund$ Total fund$
lunds
funds
2020
2019
2a. Donations and legacies
Planned giving-.
Gift aided stewardship
Other stewardship
Other collections al services
Sundry donations
Donations, appeals elc
Income lax recoverable
Grants from church institute
Job Retention Scheme Grants
Covid Business Support Grants
46,109
601
7,773
6,298
46,109
601
7,773
6,298
6,436
11,300
15,411
41,630
24,002
37,406
1,724
16,557
817
3,741
6,943
15,460
6,436
11,300
15,411
41,630
24,002
111,494
48,066
159,580
82,648
2b. Activities tor generating funds
Church shop income
Fundraising
11,416
1,001
11,416
60,680
31,159
87,678
59,679
12,417
59,679
72,096
118,837
2c. Church actlvltles
Fees
Lellings ol Church, Church House, Church Hall
and Coach House
2,199
39,359
2,199
41,245
3,246
65,314
1,886
41,558
1,886
43,444
68,560
2d. Investment Income
Dividen(Js and interest
Property rent
2,452
49.515
2,452
49,515
2,795
44,625
51,967
51,967
47,420
2e. Other income
Other income
TOTAL
217.436
109.631
327,067
317,465
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T FAITH HAVANT
TE
THE FINAN
R THE YEAR ENDED
IAL
1DE
TATEMENT
EMBER 2
EXPENDITURE ON
Unrestricted Restricted Total funds Total funds
lunds
funds
2020
2019
3a. Raising funds
Other fundraising costs
756
756
1,349
756
756
1,349
3b. Church activities
Diocesan parish share
Stall costs
57,733
57,733
55.092
Admin stall, organis15 and caretaker
67,503
45,886
113,389
100,139
Expenses
Incumbent expenses including rectory
Clergylslall housing costs
Other staff expenses
Support costs
Printing and slalionery
Ollice costs
Independent examiner's lees
3,234
3,234
3,206
1,354
6,511
1,330
4,187
5,517
1,969
3,788
1,410
1,969
5,240
1,410
1,793
2,003
1,368
1,452
Church costs
General running expenses
Routine maintenance including organ
Music and choir
Church House and Church Hall running costs
Other property running costs
Mission development
Extra parochial giving
Ac¢ounlancy
Depreciation
11,708
21,203
32,911
134,001
640
2,676
55,755
4,287
1,358
17,593
8,817
1,358
19,322
8,817
1,729
669
3,546
132
180,121
3,546
146
254,592
163
370,499
74,471
TOTAL
180.877
74,471
255,348
371,848
SUPPORT COSTS
Total funds Total funds
2020
2019
Management Governance
Printing and slalionery
Ollice costs
Independent examiner's lees
1,969
3,788
1,969
3,788
1,410
7,167
1,793
2,003
1,368
5,164
1,410
1,410
5,757
GOVERNANCE COSTS
Total funds Total funds
2020
2019
Independent examiner's lees
1,410
1,368
1.410
1,368
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THE FINAN
YEAR ENDE
IAL
DE
TATEMENT
EMBER
2019 COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted Endowment
funds
funds
funds Total funds
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
A¢livilies lor generating funds
Church activities
Investment income
Other incowe
78,907
34,019
68,580
47,420
3,741
84,818
82,648
118,837
68,560
47,420
TOTAL
228,906
88,559
317,465
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
Church activities
1,349
233,605
1,349
370,499
136,894
TOTAL
234,954
136,894
371,848
Net gainslllossesl on investments
26
8,735
8,761
NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITURE)
16,0221
148,3351
8,735
145,6221
Transfer between funds
135,0071
35,007
Net movement In funds
141,0291
113,3281
8,735
145,6221
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought I
86,228
26,164
444,585
556,977
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
45,199
12,836
453,320
511,355
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST FAITH HAVANT
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
R THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
FIXED ASSETS
Freehold land
and bulldlngs
Plano
A Frame
COST
Al 1 JanLJary 2020
376,502
4,689
449
Al 31 December 2020
376,502
4,689
449
DEPRECIATION
Al 1 January 2020
Charge lor the year
Al 31 December 2020
3,365
132
308
14
3,497
322
NET BOOK VALUE
Al 31 December 2020
376,502
1,192
127
Al 31 December 2019
376,502
1,324
141
Computer
PA System Equipment
Total
COST
Al 1 January 2020
Al 31 December 2020
1,020
370
383,030
1,020
370
383.030
DEPRECIATION
Al 1 January 2020
Charge lor the year
Al 31 December 2020
1,020
370
5,063
146
1,020
370
5,209
NET BOOK VALUE
Al 31 December 2020
377,821
Al 31 December 2019
277,967
Freehold land and buildings comprise the following..
2020
2019
1 Churchlields, South Street, Havanl
2 Churchlields, South Sireel, Havanl
Christ Church Bungalow, Rowan Road, Denvilles
Christ Church Cenlre, Rowan Fload, Denvilles
The Church HoLJse, The Pallanl
The Church Hall, The Pallant
110,000
105,000
82,000
79,500
110,000
105,000
82,000
79,500
376,502
376,502
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HIAL
HUR
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LE
IA
Tl
AL PARI
HOF
T FAITH HAVANT
TE
THE FINAN
IAL
TATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 202
INVESTMENTS
2019 Unrealised
Market
Gainl
Value
(Lossl
2020
Market
Value
Hlstorlcal
Cost
710.53 CBF Fixed Interest Securities Fund
3,017 CBF Fixed Interest Securities Fund
12,143 CBF Fixed Interest Securities Fund
2,649 CBF Investment Fund Income Shares
62.70 CBF Investment Fund Income Shares
1,027
4,642
19,000
19,000
720
1,166
4,942
19,895
50,779
1,202
41
174
702
3,492
83
1,207
5,116
20,597
54,271
1,285
44.389
77,984
4,492
82.476
Trusts and Bequest - The lollowng trusts are all permanent endowments which require income lo be
spent on the general purposes ol the parish..
1 & 2 Churchlields Trust
57 South Street Trust
Boyd-Richardson Trust
DEBTORS
2020
2019
Other debtors
6,878
9,367
6.678
9,367
10. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2020
2019
Deferred income
Other creditors
2,593
2.483
1,032
2.033
5,076
3,065
Deferred income represents lees received in advance lor church services, property rent and
church hire.
2020
2019
Brought forward
Amount released lo incoming resources
Amount deferred in year
1,032
11,0321
2,593
1,020
11,0201
1.032
Carried forward
2,593
1.032
11. REMUNERATION
No person connected with the PCC has been paid or is payable, remuneration or other benefits from
PCC funds.
Thè total out ol pocket expenses claimed during the year by Clergy and other PCC members was £9,570
12019.. £14,1561.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAH ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
12. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S FEE
Th•199 ¢hai9gd in Ihw Ilnan¢lal siawonts In iey¢i ol ind&wndoni &xamlnaih)n Ih8r801 aM￿niS 10 £1.410
12019. £1.3881.
13. REUTED PARTY DISCLOSURES
T￿r8 wgrg no rolal£d partyiYan$aclion$ for iheyear 8nd8d 31 Dècémber 2020
14. CONTINGENT LIABILrrY
Followiw a sJrvoy ol Ihg church roof. and examinatDn ¢1 pasi Yeports. thg In$po¢ting ar¢hite¢l ha$ aavisod lh8
PCC that 5ub5tanlial rool T8pairs arè liksly lo bs iequiréd in thè nèxt d8cadè. Thès8 arè gslimaled lo I￿51 In Ihs
region ol £SOOK. Tho PC¢ h8$ noisd Ihls long lorm Iiabillty. and 1$ pulling a lundrai$lng $1101ogy In pla¢0.
15. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS B ￿EEN FUNDS
2019
Tol41
Funds
Untg8trlclgd Rgslrtctgd Etsdowmgnt
Funds
Funds
Funds
Total
Funds
Fixed asse15
Currgnl assgls
2,399
78,875
127
53.470
457,771
460.297
132.345
15.0761
587.566
455,951
58,469
7fj,198
53,597
497,771
511.355
16. MOVEMENT OF FUNDS
Nel
mowm•ni
in funds Al 31.12.20
At1.1.20
Unrèstrlctgd hjnds
General lund
Llunday18ga¢y
44,089
30.999
75,088
45.199
30.999
76.198
Rogiri¢téd Fundg
RectOT'S di5Grelionary
Roof Fund
Oigan
Big Build Campaign
Vestry
Vèstrnènls Fund
Youth Clu￿lsundaY Club
Dr Oèwhursi Mèmorial Garden
Bell Tower Louvres
Chuieh Acc*$ (North Tran$8Pt Proie¢tl
1,383
9,339
2.482
13,5941
3,865
5,745
1,424
371
11291
1,295
371
Hall PA 8 Liohiing EqJlpmom
We51 Window Rgpair
PalTonal Banner
Lill1¢ SgedsttAT
Tom's Scribblings
Young Pewe and Famil￿5 Fund
Big Build Technology Fund
Big Build Wèst End Toilot
Big Build Church Mernorial Sealing
Big Build- North Slieeul ChurGhlields repairs
Big Build Chur¢hligU$ 2
Big Build- Churchyard R0d￿lopm•nI
314
12.958
13,272
434
99
2.379
7.515
2.929
6.000
7.584
1.640
351
434
2,379
7,$1$
2.929
6,000
7,584
351
Big Build- Moving Iwalion ol Tomb
Big Build- Pallanl Hall Courtyard & Rootn 2 relutb
CoronaviTusJob Retenlv)n Schetne
12,836
40.761
53,597
Qndo¥%Tr8nl Funds
453,320
4.451
457,771
4￿,320
4.451
457,771
TOTAL FLINDS
511,355
587,566
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FINANCIA
STAT
16. IIOVEMENT OF FUND$c4Jntlrwd...
Net It￿￿d￿d In lh8 abovè èreè8f￿knw$.
Tr4n$l•r
Inco￿1n9
r•sourc•s
fl•sourc88
•xpwndod
lund¥
105¥•¥
un￿1￿cled lund$
Ggn8ral fu
Mundaylogacy
217.436
1180.8771
.999
217.436
1180.8771
15.6011
.999
Fundg
Re¢ior's 0is¢reti•n￿lur
oof Fund
Organ
Bil Build Camwgn
Vestry
Vestsngnts Fur
yo￿hcluknsu￿aY Cl
DT DÈwhuiSl MèmoTial GÈrd•n
Bell Tuwgr LoLtyre$
ChvTch Access INorthTransopt PTOIKII
13,9541
13.5941
2.482
13.5941
18,7651
S.359
11291
Hall PA & LIgMino EQ￿PM4
Wesi Wiww R*pali
Paironal 8anmi
hlg Sgod&TAT
14,688
11,7281
12.958
434
99
2.379
People and Fèmllies Fu
Big Build- T8chnolwy Fund
7.515
3.231
2.929
6.000
7.584
1.640
Blg Bulld- WrthSli¢*t.'1 ChwChf1e￿$I￿rs
Big Build- Chuictyard Rgdgvolawont
13.3601
11.7291
1S,2011
Big Build- Pallant Hall CouMyar4 & Roorn 2rgturb
Coronaviiu8JDb Rglenlion Sc￿rn9
2.244
41.630
32
141.6301
109,631
40.781
TOTAL FUNDS
327.067
255.948
4.492
Comwail¥￿tormo¥*MThtsin lundg
mowrnbnl
lu￿9 At31.12.19
At 1.1.1
unr•s1rkl￿ lundg
Gonoral fu
￿￿￿y19￿acY
I41.￿>
44.089
86.228
141,0291
Ff•slrklqd Fund5
AeclOr'5 di*relionaTylu
Rth)l Fund
OTgan
Big Build Carn￿9
Vèstry
Vesimems FuThJ
YowhC1utrb&T￿ay Club
Dt Dowhursl Mgrnatial GaidBn
8911 Towgr LouvTgS
ChuTch Ac￿sS INorthTTan58Pt PTO1￿)
3.700
9.339
1.303
gw9
5.000
350
15.0ty)I
452
1.750
11,2301
12,0(M)I
Hall PA & Llghung EQ￿prne
W￿1 Withy Ropaii
Patro￿1 Ban
Lillle Sefjd>TAT
26.184
113.3281
12.836
EndovJm•trt Funds
444.5
6.735
453.320
444.585
8.735
453.320
TOTAL FUNDS
556.977
145.6T21
33

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
16. MOVEMENT OF FUNDS continued...
Comparative net movtment in funds are a8 follows:
Transfer
between Gains and Movemenl
fund8
10s8oS
in lunds
IDcorning Resources
resources
expendod
Unrtstrlctèd funds
GenÈral fund
Munday legacy
228,906
1234,9541
135,0071
26
141,0291
228.906
1234.9541
135,0071
26
141,0291
Restrlcted Funds
Rector's discretionary fund
Roof Fu
Or9an
Big Build Campaign
Vesiry
Veslmenls Fund
Youth Clutxlsunday Club
Dr Dewhursl memori￿ Garden
Bell Tower Louvres
Church Access (North TransÈpi Projettl
1.741
14.0581
12,31
16
7.439
7.168
424
26,1
134,5361
112,1681
17741
15,0001
13501
4.000
51.76D
16.4211
168.1861
11.2301
15.5151
671
16.426
H￿1 PA & Lighting Equipmenl
Wost Window Repair
Paironal Banner
Itle seeds￿AT
2.000
314
1.000
1.561
1.515
12,0001
314
11.7951
234
88.559
1136.8941
35.007
113,3281
E[￿OWMent Fund
8.735
8,735
TOTAL FUNDS
317.465
371.848
8.761
145,622
Roof Fund
The Aool FurKJ is lor IhÈ replacemeni or repair ol the Chuich Rool.
Organ
The Organ FUTKI is lor Ihe refurbishment ol tho Church Organ.
819 8uild Campaign
The Big Build Catnpaign Is the capital prograTnme Set up to cover capild cos15 acr055 the Par15h.
Vestry
The Vestry Fund is for the refurbishment ol th8 Church Vestry.
Vestments Fvnd
The Vestments Fund is lor the replacemgnl ol Veslmenls Attar linen.
Youth Clublsunday Club
The Youth Club and SUr￿aY Club is lor the sel up and running ol Youth and Sunday Clubs.
Dr Dewhurst Memorlal Garden
The Dr Dewhursl M8Tllorial Gard8n fund is to cover the cost of maintenance and iTnproveTnents lo the rneMOri￿ garden.
Bell Tower Louvres
The Bell Tower Louvrss rsquire rap￿r$ due lo weat￿r wear and tear. Funding has come from Hampshire County Council Ward
Members and Poslcods Publications.
Church A¢¢ess (North Transopl Projectl
This is an expensive projeci, primaTily 10 Improve access lo the Church. UPgr￿e th& Vestry hav& nèw gla88 doors.
Defibrillator
The Pallanl Centre defibrillator has been funded.
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST FAITH HAVANT
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
R THE YEAR ENDED
1DE
EMBER 2
16. MOVEMENT OF FUNDS contlnued...
Hall PA & Lighting Equiprnent
The Hall is increasingly been used as a live events venue hence the need lor an improved PA and
lighting. We have again been fortunate to receive funding from HCC Ward Members.
West Window Repair
This fund supports the repair and resloralion work required for the Wesl End Window.
Endowmenl Funds
Churchlields South Sireel Trust.. A reslricled trust which relates lo No 1 and No 2 Churchfields and
land surrounding them. The property was endowed lo the parish on the basis that il could be used by
the parish, or sold., bul il sold the proceeds musl be invested lo provide an income lo the parish. Most ol
this endowment remains lied up in the properties, which continue lo be used by the parish as rentable
accommodation. A cash sum, presumably from the sale ol part ol the propety in the past, is invested
through the Diocese under Diocesan Trust Ledger Number.. 26421
57 South Street.. This is a reslricled trust fund, comprising a sum of money acquired from the sale 0157
South Street, in two parcels. As a condition ol the endowment ol the property lo the parish, funds from
that sale were required to be invested by the parish lo provide an income lo the parish. Diocesan Trust
Ledger Numbers.. 26020 and 26021
Boyd-Richardson'. This is a restricted fund, arising out ol an endowment. Under the terms ol the
endowment, the funds are used lo generate an income tor the parish, or may be used towards the
purchase ol another propety. Diocesan Trust Ledger Number.. 26220
Munday Legacy= This is a historic fund. No information is known about its origin (despite a search ol
Diocesan archivesl- Oiocesan Trust Ledger Number.. 26621
Sl Faith's Hall- This was a designated fund, established by the PCC many years ago, for the long term
repair needs ol Sl Faith's Hall (also called the Pallant Centrel. The value of this fund was depleted lo
zero during 2019, to contribute lo the costs of major refurbishments lo Si Faith's Hall, including the
refurbishment ol the hall kitchen and various electrical inslallalions. The separate COIF accoLJnl
previously containing these funds has been closed.
Rector's discretionary fund
Provides direct relief lo those allecled by poverty, individually or through other local charities.
Patronal Banner
A resloralion project for the fabric ol the Palronal banner.
Little SeedslTAT
A play group lor pre-school children and their parents and carers. Thursdays At Two - a social gathering
with games, cakes, chal and fun on the last Thursday of the month al 2pm.
Transfers between funds
The transfers from unrestricted funds are lo cover shortfalls in funding for those restricted funds.
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
THE PAR
HIAL
IL
THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST FAITH HAVANT
Independent examiner'$ report to the tru$tee$ ol The E¢¢le$iasti¢al Parish of St Faith, Havant
I report lo the PCC members on my examination ol the accounts ol the Ecclesiastical Parish ol Sl Faith,
Havant lor the year ended 31 December 2020.
Re$pon$ibilitie$ and basis of report
As the members ol the PCC you are responsible lor the preparation ol the accounts in accor(Jance wth the
requirements ol the Charities Act 2011 I'lhe Acl'l-
I report in respect ol my examination ol the PCC'S accounts carried out under section 145 01 the Act and in
carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under
section 14515llbl ol the Act.
Independent exarniner's stalement
I have Completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in Connection
with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect..
1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the PCC as required by section 130 01 the Act;
2. the accounts do not accord with those records,. or
3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requiremen15 concerning the form and conlenl ol accounts
sel out in the Charities IAccounls and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the
give a true and lair view which is not a matter considered as part ol an independent examination.
I confirm that there are no other matters lo which your allenlion should be drawn to enable a proper
understanding ol the accounts lo be reached.
Paul Underwood, FCCA
Morrls Crocker
Chartered Ac¢ouniant8
Ststlon Hous•
North Street
Havanl
P09 lQU
Dolo:
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