The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish
of
St. Leonard’s Lexden
Annual Report and
Financial Statements
st December 2021 for the year ending 31
Priest in Charge The Rev’d Matthew Simpkins, 2 Wroxham Close, Colchester, CO3 3RQ
Parish Office St Leonard’s Church, Lexden Road, Colchester, CO3 4BL
Registered Charity number 1128302
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Administrative information
The parish of St Leonard’s, Lexden is part of the Diocese of Chelmsford, within the Church of England. The correspondence address is St Leonard’s Church, Lexden Road, Colchester, CO3 4BL. The PCC is a body corporate (PCC Powers Measure 1956 and Church Representation Rules 2017 and 2020). The charity number is 1128302.
Aims and purposes
The Parochial Church Council (PCC) of St Leonard’s, Lexden is responsible for co-operating with the Priest in Charge, the Rev’d Matthew Simpkins, in promoting within the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church. The PCC is specifically responsible for the church building and the church hall and manages the day to day life of the buildings and congregation. The PCC employs a Parish Administrator. The parish serves a population of approximately 6,445 and is mainly residential with four care/nursing homes, three schools, and some retail outlets.
Objectives and activities
We put Jesus at the centre of everything that we do; we try to be a force for good in the world and we believe nothing is impossible with God. Our vision is to serve the community, to proclaim and teach the Gospel through worship and prayer and to be a welcoming and inclusive church where anyone and everyone can feel welcome and accepted. This PCC is committed to living out our faith, both corporately and individually, in ways which serve the local community practically and pastorally.
REVIEW OF THE YEAR
The COVID-19 pandemic continued during 2021. This had significant effect on many of the workings of St Leonard’s as the PCC sought to do its part to protect the community of Lexden by following the law and government guidance, local and central church guidelines, and advice from local public health officials. From the beginning of the year until Easter Sunday (4[th] April 2021) the in-person attendance of worship within our building was not possible. The hiring of our public spaces (church, rooms, and church hall) resumed in the summer. When our building was open for worship, social distancing measures and other mitigations remained in place. We strove to offer a safe space, and to encourage confidence – particularly amongst the vulnerable – to return to in-person worship. Creativity, resilience, and technology were again called upon in order to maintain the core purposes of St Leonard’s in these trying circumstances: to serve our community, to spread the Gospel, to encourage prayer and worship, and to provide pastoral support. What was achieved, was (inevitably) characterised by compromise and imperfection, but the purposes of St Leonard’s PCC were indeed honoured as the following review shows. In November 2021, the Priest-in-Charge began a year of treatment following the recurrence of his cancer.
Mission and evangelism
We believe that every member of St Leonard’s contributes to mission and evangelism, and we nurture and support them in this. Church members continue to be actively involved across Lexden and Colchester through their everyday lives as well as initiatives such as Colchester CAP Debt Centre, Colchester Foodbank, Dr Bike, St Cedd’s Community Café and school governance.
The PCC is committed to supporting mission to young people in the parish. We usually have an active Junior Church at each Parish Eucharist. During lockdowns the youth group, OMG+, met via Zoom. All-Age Eucharists usually happen on the first Sunday of the month with young people taking roles in those services. As in 2020, during lockdown, a weekly Junior Church session was provided through Facebook and YouTube. By the end of the year, Christmas services for children and young people were resumed in the church building. Messy Church met online for worship during the year until resuming physical gatherings in December, when 37 people attended. Many of those attending this ‘fresh expression’ are not regular members of other congregations.
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Messy Church forms a significant part of our outreach and remains our second best attended regular act of worship. Using the internet for Messy Church allowed us to reach new worshippers in Lexden and beyond: Messy Pancakes – Messy Lent receiving 222 substantial views online.
A New Parent Support Group was set up during lockdown to support new parents and their children. This began to meet in person during the Spring and eventually became part of our Baby and Toddler Group, which approximately 60 carers, babies and toddlers attend each week. This continues to be popular with the community of Lexden and beyond, and is of substantial missional importance, attracting many from beyond the church. This group holds services at major festivals and also connects people with our other activities such as Messy Church and Junior Church.
The ministry team is actively involved in all three of the parish’s schools through assemblies, visits, and carol services. Support for schools continued through online assemblies, educational YouTube videos, and contact with and support for the teachers themselves. Members of St Leonard’s serve as governors at two of these schools. Our outreach Brick Club – an open club based around Lego building, was paused during 2021.
Our buildings are normally used by local community groups for gatherings, rehearsals, concerts, carol services and other events. We hosted 8 regular groups until the lockdown, which formed a key aspect of our community engagement. In partnership with the ecumenical Colchester CAP Debt Centre, a number of CAP Life Skills courses continued. Run by members of our congregation, this course continued over Zoom once physical gatherings became impossible. The Bereavement Support Group began again in the latter half of the year. St Leonard’s offered active support to the neighbouring Parish of Shrub End in setting up St Cedd’s Community Café – a community hub which meets twice a month. A new initiative, Dr Bike, began at St Leonard’s church hall, and now regularly appears at the Community Café, led by members of St Leonard’s.
It was not appropriate to run a standard Summer Fete, but a Christmas Bazaar was held. The fete was missed as a well-attended community and fundraising event. Our usual Remembrance Day service and Act of Remembrance was resumed and well attended.
Men’s and Women’s breakfasts resumed towards the end of the year, replacing Zoom breakfasts which had continued during the lockdowns. A Zoom-based lent course was run, and a confirmation course met in person.
Other charitable service to the wider community involved church members in, and fundraising for, charities including Colchester Food Bank, Colchester CAP Debt Centre, Christian Aid, OMF international, Colchester YES, CYO, Colchester Refugee Action, English for Women, the Next Chapter, the Children’s Society, Sheepfold Centre, Essex Integration, Beacon House, Colchester Korban Project, Operation Christmas Child, MacMillan Cancer Care, and the New Hythe parents and baby unit. The PCC aims to give a proportion of income to charities, donating approximately £12,000 during 2021.
St Leonard’s also reaches out through its website, an occasional online magazine, and using social media including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, Soundcloud and podcasts in order to further engage St Leonard’s with its community and promotes the Church’s mission.
St Leonard’s actively supported the Parish of Shrub End during 2021, our ministry team taking a number of services and offices, and the Priest in Charge offering advice and input and working to establish the St Cedd’s Community Café.
Worship and prayer
Our pattern of worship is shaped by the Priest in Charge in consultation with the PCC. We are committed to enabling worship which resources those who share in it to live lives of faithfulness and service, is welcoming and attractive to newcomers, and helps to make God known to those on the fringes of faith. We strive to offer
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a variety of inclusive, thoughtful and high-quality services. St Leonard’s worship centres on the Eucharist, and we aim to provide engaging and relevant preaching and maintain a living tradition of choral music. Our worship draws people from beyond the parish. When in-person public worship resumed, the main act of worship was the Parish Eucharist each Sunday (initially 9.45am and 11am and then a single service at 9.45am), with 8am Book of Common Prayer Holy Communion twice a month, and Evensong and a Eucharist for Wholeness and Healing using once a month in the evening. On the first Sunday of the month there was usually an All-Age Eucharist. Eucharists at 10am on Wednesday, and at 8am on Thursday (which is attended mainly by those on their way to work) also resumed.
In addition to this a variety of live-streamed and online worship was provided, from Messy Church services and special services on YouTube to meditative prayer groups on Zoom. The choir continued to meet via Zoom and provided socially distanced recordings for a number of Sundays and Festivals.
There was continuing concern for those who do not have access to the internet during the periods of lockdown, and they were encouraged towards the BBC’s worship provision, the Church of England’s freephone prayer line, and given advance notice of the physical services at Christmas. A St Leonard’s Prayer Book, with daily and seasonal prayers, was produced at the beginning of the pandemic and distributed to those connected with the church who were less likely to have internet access.
This year’s ‘October count’ of in-person attendance was 65 adults with 2 children and young people. This does not take into account the number joining us online. A conservative estimate of our average online congregation during October (based on substantial views on Facebook or YouTube) suggests 35 people joined us online for each Sunday Eucharist. Our first in-person acts of worship took place on Easter Sunday when 85 (two under 16) attended and there were 81 substantial online views. Over Christmas Eve and Christmas day, 357 people attended worship in person. During 2021 there were 12 baptisms, 1 wedding, and 21 funerals were conducted either in church or at local crematoria. 3 candidates were prepared for Confirmation by the Bishop of Colchester at St Leonard’s. The provision of baptisms, weddings and funerals for the parish and community remains a critical aspect of the parish’s mission, with new relationships being established and nurtured. Many of those families who approach us for baptism are not yet regular members of our congregations and we are delighted to be able to respond to their desire to bring new family members into the Church. In normal times, we offer opportunity for further nurturing into the St Leonard’s community through our many other activities and fresh expressions including Baby & Toddler Group, Messy Church, Brick Club, and our annual Commemoration of the Departed.
In November, the Rev’d Viv Mendham was licensed as Associate Priest. Rev’d Jacquie Messinger and the Rev’d Maggie Whiteman continued to serve as Assistant Curates. Retired priest with PTO, the Rev’d Canon Hugh Beavan, and Readers Emeriti with PTO, Pauline Jarvis and Rosemary Elden, continued to contribute to ministry at St Leonard’s.
Pastoral Care
Much pastoral care within our congregation is informal and mutual. This has proven resilient during the pandemic. When face-to-face pastoral provision was not possible, a telephone network was set up to provide support to the most vulnerable, under the supervision of the Pastoral Coordinator. This was effective at maintaining relationships. Emergency pastoral visits were conducted, according to the regulations at the time, by the clergy with the agreement of the Priest in Charge. Pastoral contact was kept with the local care homes, though the usual regular services and visits were suspended until later in the year. Regular pastoral visiting was resumed as the year continued and was usually organised by the Pastoral Co-ordinator and overseen by the Priest in Charge, who also organises response to pastoral emergencies.
Buildings
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The church building is in good order. The essential works listed in the Quinquennial Inspection Report of 2017 have been carried out. The next Quinquennial Inspection is due in 2022. A new wi-fi system was installed in the Church and Church Hall.
Deanery Synod
Deanery Synod met three times during the year on Zoom. St Leonard’s was represented on Deanery Synod by three lay representatives of our allocation of five lay representatives, and by four clergy representatives during 2021.
Safeguarding
The care and protection of children, young people and adults involved in Church activities is the responsibility of everyone who participates in the life of the Church. At St Leonards we are committed to promoting a safer environment and culture, and supporting all those who come into our church. We ensure there is support for any member of the church who has particular responsibility related to children and vulnerable adults. The Parish Safeguarding policy is reviewed regularly and our Parish Safeguarding Officer ensures all those who need to have DBS checks are up to date, and that training for those who require this for their role is arranged. Safeguarding information is displayed in the hall and the church, and a safeguarding folder including the Parish Safeguarding Policy, the Promoting a Safer Church booklet and the Parish Safeguarding Handbook is available. As the above measures and ongoing practices and policies make clear, the PCC has complied with the duty under section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 to have regard to the House of Bishops’ guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
Financial review
The annual accounts for 2021 record a total income of £214,767 compared to £118,159 in 2020. This increase in income is due to generous legacies totalling £95,710 (amounting to more than 46% of total income). COVID safety measures in church continued in 2021, meaning we relied heavily on on-line giving (slightly less income in 2021 than in 2020). Income from church and church hall lettings began to increase on their 2020 level and, thanks to many, we were able to hold a Christmas Bazaar in 2021. Tax recovered on Gift Aid, £16,130 in 2021, continues to be a significant area of income. Expenditure in 2021 was £146,815, down on expenditure of £160,015, in the previous year. Of this, over £100,000 was for our parish share due to the diocese. Projects in 2021 included: gutter and drain works, external wall light works, extractor fan works in the church hall and purchase of books for children’s and youth ministries. PCC donations in 2021 totalled £11,950 On 31 December 2021, the principle balances were £258,932 (excluding the £684,319 value of the church hall) and £258,304 in the restricted and endowment funds. This year, significantly due to the generosity of one-off legacies, the accounts show a balance of £71,487.
Structure, Governance and Management
PCC members are elected and appointed according to the Church Representation Rules 2017. All members of our congregations are encouraged to register on the electoral roll and to participate in the annual elections. As of 31st December 2021 there were 214 names on the Electoral Roll. PCC members are responsible for all matters of general concern and importance to the parish, including decisions about its finances. The PCC met six times in 2021. The PCC has a number of subcommittees (Standing Committee, Finance, Fabric and Hall, Mission and Outreach, and Children and Young Peoples’ Group) which report to the main Council for decisions and approval of major issues. The Priest in Charge and Churchwardens are ex-officio members of all committees.
During the year ending 31st December 2021 the following served on the Parochial Church Council:
Ex-Officio Members:
Priest in Charge The Rev’d Matthew Simpkins
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Associate Priest (from 22[nd] November 2021; previously Assistant Curate) The Rev’d Viv Mendham Assistant Curate The Rev’d Jacquie Messinger Assistant Curate The Rev’d Maggie Whiteman Churchwardens David Watkins Esther Hepstonstall Parish Safeguarding Officer Mrs Julie Hinchcliffe Deputy Parish Safeguarding Officer Mrs Amanda Allston Treasury Team Clare Cleverdon David Burrows Adrian Steward Representatives to Deanery Synod Mrs Margaret Smith Mrs Maureen Watkins Mrs Julie Hinchcliffe Elected members: Judith Steele (Secretary) (re-elected APCM 2021) Vivienne Depledge (Until 2021 APCM) Chris Newton Janice Cocks Yvonne Romain Ruth Windscheffel Mary Hanmer Matthew Brown Amanda Allston Chris Andrews
The Standing Committee members are: Priest in Charge, Churchwardens, PCC Treasurer and Secretary.
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. LEONARD'S, LEXDEN
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
| TOTAL | TOTAL | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | Restricted | Endowment | FUNDS | FUNDS | ||
| Notes | Fund | Funds | Funds | 2021 | 2020 | |
| £ | £ | £ | ||||
| Incoming resources | ||||||
| Voluntary income | 2a | £204,393 | £14 | £204,407 | £108,262 | |
| Activities for generating funds | 2b | £4,665 | £4,665 | £1,949 | ||
| Income from Investments | 2c | £4,004 | £2 | £4,005 | £4,303 | |
| Church Activities | 2d | £1,690 | £1,690 | £3,645 | ||
| Total incoming resources | £214,752 | £15 | £214,767 | £118,159 | ||
| Resources expended | ||||||
| Costs of generating voluntary income | 3a | £53 | £53 | £384 | ||
| Fund raising trading costs | 3b | £1,158 | £1,158 | £2,044 | ||
| Church Activities | 3c | £143,991 | £686 | £144,677 | £156,569 | |
| Governance costs | £927 | £927 | £1,018 | |||
| Total resources expended | £146,129 | £686 | £146,815 | £160,015 | ||
| Net incoming/(outgoing) resources | £68,623 | -£671 | £67,952 | -£41,856 | ||
| Revaluation gains/losses on investments | £3,535 | £3,535 | £1,512 | |||
| Net movement in funds | £68,623 | £2,864 | £71,487 | -£40,344 | ||
| Transfers between funds | 8 | |||||
| Net movement in funds | £68,623 | £2,864 | £71,487 | -£40,344 | ||
| Total funds brought forward at 1 January 2021 | £874,628 | £245,183 | £10,258 | £1,130,069 | £1,170,413 | |
| Total funds carried forward at 31 December 2021 | £943,251 | £248,046 | £10,258 | £1,201,555 | £1,130,069 |
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. LEONARD'S, LEXDEN
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2021
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible fixed assets 5 Investments 6 Total fixed assets Current assets Short term deposits Debtors Cash at bank and in hand Liabilities Agency collections Accounts payable Total Liabilities Total assets Parish Funds 7 Endowment funds 8 Restricted funds 8 Unrestricted funds 8 |
2021 2020 £ £ £684,319 £684,319 £28,242 £24,955 £712,561 £709,274 £429,503 £342,092 £4,665 £4,688 £57,999 £77,784 £492,167 £424,565 £500 £599 £2,673 £3,171 £3,173 £3,770 £1,201,555 £1,130,069 £10,258 £10,258 £248,046 £245,183 £943,251 £874,628 £1,201,555 £1,130,069 |
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| Approved by the Parochial Church Council on ……………………………. 2022 and signed on its behalf by 9th May |
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| The Revd Matt Simpkins Clare Cleverdon |
| Chairman Treasurer |
| Matthew J Simpkins Clare Cleverd� |
The accompanying notes form a part of these financial statements.
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. LEONARD'S, LEXDEN
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
1. Accounting policies
a Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 together with applicable accounting standards and the Charities SORP 2005.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by the inclusion of investments at market value and the revaluation of fixed assets. The financial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their affiliation to another body, nor those which are informal gatherings of church members.
b Parish funds
Unrestricted funds are general funds which can be used for PCC ordinary purposes
Designated funds represent monies set aside by the PCC out of unrestricted funds for specific future purposes or projects.
Restricted funds represent (a) income from trusts or endowments which may be expended only on those restricted objects provided in the terms of the trust or bequest, and (b) donations or grants received for a specific object or invited by the PCC for a specific object. The funds may only be expended on the specific object for which they were given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of the year is carried forward as a balance on that fund.
Endowment funds are funds the capital of which must be maintained; only income arising from the investment of the endowment may be used, either as restricted or unrestricted funds, depending on the purpose set out in the terms of the original endowment.
c Incoming resources
Planned giving, collections and donations are recognised when received. Tax refunds are recognised when the incoming resource to which they relate is received. Grants and legacies are accounted for when the PCC is legally entitled to the amounts due. Dividends are accounted for when receivable, interest is accrued. All other income is recognised when receivable. All incoming resources are accounted for gross.
d Resources expended
Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, if that award creates a binding or constructive obligation to the PCC. The diocesan parish share is accounted for when due. All other expenditure is generally recognised when it is incurred and is accounted for gross.
e Fixed assets
Consecrated and beneficed property of any kind is excluded from the accounts by s.96(2) of the Charities Act 1993.
Movable church furnishing held by the Rector and Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal, are accounted as inalienable property unless consecrated. They are listed in the church's inventory which can be inspected. For inalienable property acquired prior to 2003 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the accounts. Subsequently all expenditure on consecrated or beneficed buildings and individual items costing under £1,000 are written off in the year in which they were incurred.
Investments are stated at market value at the balance sheet date.
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. LEONARD'S, LEXDEN
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
2 Income & Endowments
| a Voluntary income Planned giving Collections at all services Sundry donations and appeals Stewardship Cheques Other funds generated Income Tax recovered Legacies Non-recurring one-off grants b Activities for generating funds Church Hall and Church rooms lettings Fundraising events c Investment income Dividends and Interest d Income from Church activities Wedding and funerals fees Refunds Parish magazine (adverts) Parish magazine (sales) Toddler Group Total income & Endowments |
General Restricted Endowment FUNDS FUNDS Fund Funds Funds 2021 2020 £ £ £80,890 £80,890 £87,080 £1,073 £1,073 £1,113 £567 £567 £1,000 £1,000 £395 £16,130 £16,130 £18,675 £95,696 £14 £95,710 £1,000 £9,036 £9,036 £204,393 £14 £204,407 £108,262 £2,301 £2,301 £1,799 £2,364 £2,364 £150 £4,665 £4,665 £1,949 £4,004 £2 £4,005 £4,303 |
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| £4,004 £2 £4,005 £4,303 |
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| £1,450 £1,450 £1,122 £578 £981 £452 £240 £240 £512 £1,690 £1,690 £3,645 £214,752 £15 £214,767 £118,159 |
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. LEONARD'S, LEXDEN
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
3 Resources expended
| a Costs of generating voluntary income Fees paid to fund raisers Stewardship costs Investment management costs b Fund raising trading costs Church Hall running costs Fund raising events: c Church activities Missionary and charitable giving: Overseas: Church Overseas Relief & Development agencies Home: Home missions CAP Partnership Ministry Costs: Diocesan Parish contribution Other clergy costs Church running expenses and administration: Church fabric and maintenance Upkeep of services Training and Education Mission & Outreach Parish magazine & bookstall Junior Church and Youth Ministry Toddler Group Governance Total resources expended |
TOTAL Total Unrestricted Restricted Endowment FUNDS funds Funds Funds Funds 2021 2020 £ £ £ £ £ £45 £45 £68 £317 £8 £8 £53 £53 £384 £1,086 £1,086 £2,023 £73 £73 £21 £1,158 £1,158 £2,044 £1,000 £1,000 £1,000 £395 £395 £180 £7,695 £7,695 £12,000 £360 £360 £360 £9,450 £9,450 £13,540 £100,057 £100,057 £100,787 £50 £50 £50 £24,281 £24,281 £29,993 £2,675 £686 £3,361 £5,219 £3,019 £3,019 £3,956 £100 £100 £150 £3,402 £3,402 £562 £884 £323 £323 £1,428 £634 £634 £927 £927 £1,018 |
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| £146,129 £686 £146,815 £160,015 |
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. LEONARD'S, LEXDEN
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
4 Staff costs
| 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|
| £ | £ |
| £13,422 | £12,950 |
During the year the PCC made payments to a choir director, organists, cleaner and parish administrator; all part time. These amounts are included in the charge for "Church running and administration". See Note 3c on Page 9
| 5 Tangible fixed assets Cost or valuation At 1 January 2021 At 31 December 2021 Depreciation At 1 January 2021 At 31 December 2021 Net book amounts At 31 December 2021 At 31 December 2020 |
Freehold land Total and buildings Fixed Assets £ £ £684,319 £684,319 |
|---|---|
| £684,319 £684,319 |
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| - - |
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| - - |
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| £684,319 £684,319 |
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| £684,319 £684,319 |
The freehold land and buildings comprise the parish hall in Lexden Road, Colchester. For accounting purposes the historical cost of this property is unknown and was valued in March 2007 for insurance purposes at £684,319. The property has now been included in the accounts in order to comply with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006.
| 6 Investments Market value 1 January 2021 Gain (loss) on revaluation Sale of shares Investment management costs Market value 31 December 2021 |
Santander Sir Percy Sanders Trust Total Investments £ £ £ £248 £24,708 £24,955 £3,535 £3,535 -£239 -£239 -£8 -£8 |
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| £28,242 £28,242 |
7 Parish Funds
Analysis of net assets by fund
| Fixed assets for Church use Investment fixed assets Current assets Total funds 31 December 2021 7a Current Assets - Debtors Total debtors 7b Liabilities - Agency accounts 7c Liabilities - Creditors |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment Funds Total funds 2021 £ £ £ £ £684,319 £684,319 £10,258 £10,258 £258,932 £248,046 £506,978 |
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| £943,251 £248,046 £10,258 £1,201,555 |
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| £4,665 £500 £2,673 |
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. LEONARD'S, LEXDEN
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
8 Statement of funds
| Statement of funds | ||||||||
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| Transfers, | ||||||||
| other gains | ||||||||
| Bal b/fwd | and | Bal c/fwd | ||||||
| 1 Jan 2021 | Income | Expenditure | losses | 31 Dec | 2021 | |||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||||
| Unrestricted Fund | ||||||||
| General Fund | £186,771 | £205,225 | -£144,410 . | £247,587 | ||||
| Designated funds | ||||||||
| Hall Building | £684,319 | £684,319 | ||||||
| Church Hall | £1,394 | £1,701 | -£1,086 | £2,010 | ||||
| Choir Robes | £285 | £285 | ||||||
| Parish Magazine | £1,301 . | . | £1,301 | |||||
| Youth | £45 . | £45 | ||||||
| Toddler Group | £512 | £240 | -£634 | £119 | ||||
| Former Lexden Sunday School | £7,586 | £7,586 | ||||||
| Restricted Fund | ||||||||
| Fabric Fund | £9,065 | £2 | £9,067 | |||||
| NS&I Investment/ Papillon | £2,375 | £2,375 | ||||||
| ChurchWM - Bequest MB | £209,035 | £14 | -£686 | £208,362 | ||||
| Sir Percy Sanders Church | £12,354 | £1,767 | £14,121 | |||||
| Sir Percy Sanders C Yard | £12,354 | £1,767 | £14,121 | |||||
| Endowment Fund | ||||||||
| Fabric Endowment | £10,258 | £10,258 | ||||||
| Total funds | £1,130,069 | £214,767 | -£146,815 | £3,535 | £1,201,555 |
The Restricted Funds comprising the Fabric Fund, the Papillon Bequest and the Sir Percy Sanders Trust may only be expended on the specific object for which they are given.
The Endowment Fund is a permanent endowment which requires the income to be spent on the church fabric.
The Hall buildings have been separated from the General Fund to give a clearer indication of funds available for running the Parish.
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The Parochial Chureh Counell of the Eceleslstfiel Parish of St. Leonard'5, Leiden IndepeDdeDI ExamlDer's Report to the Members of S¢ Ixonrd'5 PCC Lexden Year Ended 31st Decernber 2021 I report on the financtal statements for the yearended 31si December 2021. Respective Responsibilities of Trnsttts and Exminer The chwch's trusltts areTesponsible for thepreparaiion of the financial statements. The church's tnteeS consider that an audit is noi required for this yeaT under section 144(2) of the Charities A 2011 (Ihe 2011 Act} and that an independent examination is needed. The chariry's gross income exceeded £250.(MK) and l am qUAlifi¢d TO undertak¢ the examination by being a qualified member of thc In101 ofchartered Accountsnts in England & Wales. It is my T¢SPOTL8ibility to: examinc the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act: to follow theprocedures laid do in thegeneral Directions given by theTharity commi10 under section 1451Sllbl of the 2011 Act: and to state whether particular matters hav¢ ¢om¢ to my attention. BxlJ of Indepethdthl Examlner's Report My examinaliun was cwried out in accordance wilh the general DireL'liOrts given by ihe Chariiy Commissiun. An examination includes a review of the accounung recor&4 kepi by the ch&ity and a eomparison of th¢ 8¢¢ounts prcsented with chose records. li also includes consideration of arty Unual it¢m$ or dis¢10sur¢s in th¢ accounts. and sceking explanations from you as tntses concerning afty such matters. The pro¢¢durcs undthak¢n do not provide all the evidence thai would be required in art audit and consequently no opinion is given as 10 wheTher the accounts present and fair view, and the report is limi¢ed to those mittw5 5¢t OUT in the next s¢aiement. Independent Exmlner's Statement In connection with my examination. no maieriil matters ve ¢om¢ ¢0 my attention which gives me reasonable use ro Ixlieve that in any material reSl the accounting records were not kepi in 8ccordanc¢ with s¢¢tion 130 of the 2011 ACL or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requiremenrs concernin8 th¢ forni ¢ont¢nt or accounts set ou¢ in the Chariiies (Accounts and Rcports) Re13(19n$ 2008 oth¢r than any requirement that the awowjts give a"¢DJe and fair" view which is rtot a matter consid¢r¢d as panof an independetjt examination. I have come across T%0 o¢her matters in connection with the examination to which 4ttention should be drawn in this report in order to enablc a propu understsnding of the accounts to be reached. PEYTON TYLER MEARS Chartered accountsnt Middleborough House 16 Middletx)rou8h Colch¢ster E5SCX COI IQT 21'April 2022.