St John the Evangelist Church Stoke-next-Guildford
Annual Report and Financial Statements of the Parochial Church Council
for the year ended 31 December 2020
Incumbent: Revd Mark Woodward
Bank: CAF Bank Ltd 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ
Independent Examiner
Fiona Harvey
Registered Charity no 1128450
St John’s Stoke, Stoke Road, Guildford, Surrey GU1 1HB Tel: 01483 574562 Email: office@stjohnstoke.com Registered Charity no. 1128450
stjohnstoke.com
St John the Evangelist, Stoke-next-Guildford Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2020
Contents
Annual report
| Aims and purposes | 3 |
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| Objectives and activities | 3 |
| Achievements and performance | 4-6 |
| ● Worship and prayer | 4 |
| ● Ministry and pastoral care | 4 |
| ● Children, Youth and Students | 4-5 |
| ● Outreach and Community | 6 |
| ● Facilities and Buildings | 6 |
| ● Wider Church Structures | 6 |
| Structure, governance and management | 7-9 |
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Role of PCC
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● Administrative information ● Safeguarding
| Finance Report | 10-17 |
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| ● Statement of financial activities | 11 |
| ● Balance sheet | 12 |
| Independent examiners report | 18 |
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St John the Evangelist, Stoke-next-Guildford Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2020
Aims and purposes
St John’s Parochial Church Council (“the PCC”) has the responsibility of co-operating with the Rector, the Reverend Mark Woodward, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical.
The PCC is also specifically responsible for the maintenance of St John’s Church and the Stirling Centre, Stoke Road, Guildford, and 35 Woking Road (Curate’s house).
Vision
The PCC, together with the wider congregation has established a vision plan for the church and the community we serve. We believe that Jesus came to bring ‘Life in all its fullness’ (John 10:10) and our vision is to bring this life through transformation of the parish of Stoke. Our vision is to be a growing church at the heart of the community of Stoke-next-Guildford.
Together, as a whole church family we seek, through the grace of God and with the full support of the whole church community, to build a vibrant and growing church that has firm foundations on Jesus Christ and His teaching, placing Him at the heart of the church’s life and growth. Our vision speaks of how we strive to share His good news with the local community and parish of Stoke and to build a church where all people are valued, where newcomers can quickly ‘belong’ and old and young, single, married couples and families belong together as the body of Christ.
The main emphases of our Vision are:
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Worship and Prayer - encountering God in vibrant and life-giving worship and deep prayer
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Outreach and Community - reaching out in relevant ways to the those within our sphere of influence with the good news of Jesus Christ
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Discipleship and fellowship - growing closer to Christ in discipleship, supporting each other fellowship and pastoral care, and calling and enabling leaders for the future
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Children, Youth- supporting and caring for children, youth
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Facilities and Buildings for Ministry - developing our buildings, facilities, resources and leadership for life and growth
Objectives and activities
The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and to become part of our parish community at St John’s. The PCC maintains an overview of worship and considers how services can involve all sections of the residents of the parish and beyond. Our services put faith into practice through music, prayer, scripture, teaching and sacraments.
The PCC have considered the guidance of the Charity Commission on public benefit, and in particular the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. When planning our activities for the year, the incumbent and the PCC try to enable all people to live out their faith as part of our parish community through the realisation of themes from our vision:
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Worship and prayer, learning about the Christian Gospel and developing their knowledge and trust in Jesus.
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Provision of sensitive and loving pastoral care for members of the congregation and those living in the parish
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Provision of activities for the benefit of children, young people and local students
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Support to Christian organisations and other charities in Guildford and to overseas missions and relief agencies
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Maintenance of the fabric of the Church of St John’s Stoke and the Stirling Centre to provide facilities for these activities and for use by the local community.
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Achievements and performance
Worship and Prayer
The PCC is keen to offer a range of services during the week and over the course of the year that our community finds both beneficial and spiritually fulfilling.
Throughout 2020 the established pattern of Sunday services changed significantly due to the COVID pandemic. However, we were able to livestream Sunday Services from the church building on Sundays for several months until we were able to return to worship in-person. Details of all our worship services and times are available via the church website www.stjohnstoke.com.
All are welcome to attend our regular services. The weekly attendance, counted during October 2020, is in-person only, not the online viewers. Please see table below:-
| 4c.1 | Number of services |
Adult | Adult | Children and young people |
Children and young people |
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| Church | Fresh expressions |
Church | Fresh expressions |
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| Sunday 4th October |
2 | 58 | 7 | ||
| Weekdays **5th-10th ** |
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| 4c.2 | Number of services |
Adult | Children and young people |
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| Church | Fresh expressions |
Church | Fresh expressions |
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| Sunday 11th October |
2 | 54 | 6 | ||
| Weekdays 12th – 17th |
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| 4c.3 | Number of services |
Adult | Children and young people |
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| Church | Fresh expressions |
Church | Fresh expressions |
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| Sunday 18th October |
2 | 54 | 5 | ||
| Weekdays **19th-24th ** |
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| 4c.4 | Number of services |
Adult | Children and young people |
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| Church | Fresh expressions |
Church | Fresh expressions |
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| Sunday 25th October |
2 | 45 | 3 | ||
| Weekdays **26th-31st ** |
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As well as our regular services we enable our community to celebrate and thank God for the milestones of life. Through baptism we thank God for the gift of new life in Christ. In marriage public vows are exchanged with God’s blessing and through funeral services friends and family express their grief, give thanks for their loved ones’ life in this world and commend them into God’s keeping. It is our policy to hold baptisms within our main services and we hold marriage and funeral services as required. During 2020, due to the COVID pandemic we conducted 0 baptisms, 1 wedding, and 13 funeral services here or at the crematorium/cemetery, and 2 Burials of ashes.
Ministry and pastoral care
Nick Sharpe has responsibility for the oversight of pastoral care with a team of 9 Pastoral Assistants. Their aim is to enable each church family member to give and receive God’s love and care as we journey through life together by offering spiritual, practical and emotional support, enabling people to live life to its fullness through healing, restoration, forgiveness, listening, empathy and compassion. We held a Memorial Service in December, which was well attended and much appreciated.
We have identified the need for a structured approach to pastoral care and we have created a new Pastoral Care noticeboard with a view to making Pastoral Assistants more identifiable and accessible.
Children, Youth and Students
Children
2020 has been an exciting year in our children’s and youth ministry. We have continued to provide Sunday kids groups and activities for children of all age groups during the Sunday morning services, wherever possible, and due to the COVID pandemic we conducted many children’s and youth sessions online to enable our young people to continue to meet together. We meet together to have fun, encourage each other and help the children grow in their understanding of the Christian faith.
Our Tuesday Toddler Group continued to meet each week in the first three months of the year providing valuable support for parents, carers and childminders. We provide a safe and secure environment for babies & toddlers to play and learn together. We have been described as a ‘life line’ by some of our parents. We have also a ‘breast-feeding peer support group’, which is supported by Liz Jennis. During the COVID pandemic we were unable to meet in person for Toddler group so sadly had to ‘pause’ meeting together for several months.
In March/ April 2020 we had a vision to begin a new Community food delivery project called ‘Stoke Community Support’ or SCS for short. Working jointly with St Peter’s Church in Bellfields, local schools and the Children’s Centre we built a large team of volunteers and delivered over 30,000 meals to 300 families in the local community. This was to help families, children and young people with food through the difficulties of lockdown and the Pandemic. These meals were very well received. This work continues until September 2021.
Boys' Brigade and Girls’ Brigade
Boys' Brigade and Girls Brigade are integral to the church's children's and youth work, led by St John's members with support from other local churches too. Boys' and Girls' Brigades at St John's work closely together, with joint leadership meetings, sharing leaders when necessary. They enjoy an amazing annual Brigades camp, and join up for parade services, Christmas and summer events. Boys Brigade continues to meet on Thursday evenings during school term time, catering for around 40 boys and young men up to the age of 18. Their aim is through a structured, faith-based programme to teach the boys about the Christian faith in an exciting, fun-based environment, which includes a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities. This year saw a first weekend expedition by the older boys. They also events across Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire. Through the Pandemic we continued to meet together online.
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Girls’ Brigade has seen encouraging growth and now has 30 members. We continue to meet on a Tuesday evening during term times and online through the Pandemic. The girls are inviting their friends and our company evenings are busy and great fun. We have a committed team of helpers but could always do with more help! The Girls’ Brigade motto ‘to seek, serve and follow Christ’ is something as a team we try to live by and is the message we aim to bring to the girls so that they too will come to know Jesus as their Saviour.
Youth
Our Wednesday night youth club continues to be a great means of evangelism as the young people bring their friends along. Our Sunday night discipleship group has also attracted many young people wanting to go deeper in their faith. We also run a youth group on a Sunday morning alongside all our other kids’ groups. From April 2020 the groups continued to meet online.
Behind all this work is very supportive and committed team of volunteers without whom we could not continue this work. We would like to extend a huge thank-you for all their hard work and loyal support over this last year.
Outreach and community
As a church we are called to participate in God’s mission to share Christ’s love and serve others, whether locally, nationally or overseas. St John’s has always had a strong commitment to supporting mission financially, spiritually and practically. In normal years, we serve and reach out to the local community in many ways throughout the year, through Easter Encounter and Holiday Club, Summer Fun events, School assemblies, Boys’ and Girls’ Brigade, Toddler group (over 80 adults & children attending), and monthly Seniors lunch (over 55s). We run a Munch club for local needy families during the holidays. A number of people have started attending Church, or showing an interest in faith, as a result of contact with these groups. In 2020 we contributed a total of £23,418 to local and overseas Mission. Internationally we supported David and Linda James in Austria (ECM), Wendy Gerster in Switzerland (OMF), Sergiu and Diana Bradean in Romania (CMS ) and Sarah and Daniel Brito Medeiros who are working with street children in Brazil (CMS). Locally, we continue to support Christians against Poverty, Guildford Foodbank, Footsteps drop-in centre, Guildford Besom and the Emmaus Trust and local events such as the St Peter’s Fun Day.
Facilities and Buildings
In normal years the church and the centre continue to be widely used, by both church members and the community, although in 2020 there was limited use due to lockdown and the Pandemic. We aim to use the church and centre for prayer on most weekday mornings, Toddler Group, Seniors Lunch, Holiday Club, Messy Church, Boys’ and Girls’ Brigades; and for Alpha Courses, band practice and outreach events.
A work party in November enabled many additional maintenance and cleaning jobs to be completed, together with clearance work in the graveyard. We are very grateful to all the church members who helped with ongoing maintenance and cleaning.
Wider Church Structures
In 2020 St John’s had one lay representative on the Guildford Deanery Synod, with two further vacancies. This provides the PCC with an important link between the parish and the wider structures of the Church and ecumenical activities. We continue to support Churches Together in Guildford and join with other Guildford congregations in the Walk of Witness in the town centre on Good Friday when possible.
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Structure, governance and management
In accordance with the Church Representation Rules, the members of the PCC are either exofficio, elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM), or co-opted by the PCC. All regular worshippers are encouraged to register on the electoral roll and can stand for election to the PCC. At the last Annual Parish Council Meeting, held on the Tuesday 20[th] October 2020 the Electoral Roll membership of St John the Evangelist Church, Stoke-next-Guildford was 127. The Electoral Roll was revised this year, as required by the Church of England. Thank you to everyone for registering. The current Electoral Roll membership (at the Annual Parish Council Meeting on the 25[th] May 2021) is 129.
PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance to the parish including how the funds of the PCC are to be spent. Minutes of meetings are displayed on the PCC notice board by the entrance into the church from the Stirling Centre.
The full PCC, chaired by the Reverend Mark Woodward, met eight times during the year with an average attendance of 90 per cent of members present.
Administrative information
St John’s Church is situated in Stoke Road, Stoke-next-Guildford and is in the Guildford Diocese of the Church of England.
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Stoke-next-Guildford is a body corporate (PCC Powers Measure 1956, Church Representation Rules 2006) and, having previously been exempted, was registered with the Charity Commission (Registered No. 1128450) with effect from 6 March 2009.
The PCC members who have served from 1 January 2020 until the date that this report was approved are:
Ex Officio members
Incumbent Curates
Churchwardens
Rev’d Mark Woodward Rev’d Nick Sharpe Rev’d Nick Hill Dave Robson Beverley Colinese Matthew Maclachlan
Chairman
(left September 2020) Deputy Chair (retired Oct 2021) Deputy Chair (from Oct 2021) (Elected Oct 2021)
Elected members
Deanery Synod rep Deanery Synod rep Deanery Synod rep PCC Member PCC Member PCC Member PCC member PCC Member PCC Member PCC Member PCC Member PCC Member PCC Member PCC Member PCC Member PCC Member PCC Member
Simon Loveless Carol Brown Christine Maskell Pavel MacLachlan Pete Bunting Simon Etheridge Claire Lee Ali Anjomshoaa Elodie Curran Joe Probert Esmanda Monem Sue Gregory Jo Lamberth William Lowries Jon Barnardo Sue Turner Debbie Pennells
Retired Oct 2020 Retired Oct 2020 Retired Oct 2020
Elected to Deanery Synod Oct 2020 Retired Oct 2020 Retired Oct 2020 Secretary Oct 2020 Secretary Retired Oct 2020 Treasurer Elected Oct 2020 Elected Oct 2020 Elected 2020 Elected 2020
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Safeguarding
The Parish is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of the children within our church community, and also to encouraging an environment where all people and especially those who may be vulnerable are able to worship and pursue their faith journey with encouragement and in safety. We are also committed to the implementation of the Diocese of Guildford Safeguarding Policy and Procedures, and the relevant statutory legislation and guidance for the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We have complied with the duty under section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016.
In line with the House of Bishops Policy 2017, it is now a requirement for anyone working with children and/or vulnerable adults to undertake a foundation course in safeguarding. We have identified the training and DBS requirements for all our volunteers and reviewed those of our employed and lay staff and notified them accordingly.
The foundation course is now available on line for those unable to attend a face to face session. We have a safeguarding group who meet termly to ensure the Parish action plan is adhered to and
Every year the PCC agrees the Parish Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Policy Statements displaying a copy in the Church and forwarding one copy of each to the Diocesan Safeguarding Office for their records; our Safeguarding Representatives have been Helen Anjomshoaa and Elodie Curran up to the date of this report, and Jon Barnardo is the PCC Safeguarding Representative. They can be contacted at besafe@stjohnstoke.com
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Finance Report
The financial statements for the church for the year ended 31 December 2020 are attached. Overall, there was a surplus of £18,782 although income dropped to £221,977 (£226,387 in 2019). The Covid 19 pandemic and the subsequent changes in delivering services as well as placing staff on furlough resulted in reduced costs in the year.
The financial statements have been presented to comply with the rules imposed by the Charities Act, SORP 2005 and the Church of England.
Income primarily comes from regular donations from members of the congregation. We call this planned giving, and it accounted for 70% of our income in 2020 (72% in 2019). Income tax reclaimed under the gift aid scheme generated £35,361. Income from letting the Stirling Centre was reduced due to the pandemic but this loss was partially offset by letting 35 Woking Road for three months in 2020. We are very grateful to all those who have supported our work so generously over the year.
Cash
It is the policy of the PCC to maintain sufficient cash reserves to continue the current level of activity and build reserves for the long-term maintenance of the fabric. Current assets, (cash + tax recoverable) of £63,154 is roughly equivalent to three months expenditure which is reasonable.
It is our policy to invest our surplus balances with bank deposit accounts and the CBF Church of England Deposit Fund.
Looking forward
As always, the budget for the coming year will be challenging with costs rising as we grow and desire to extend our ministry.
Risks
We have a programme of identifying the major risks which could impact the work of the Church in the parish. All standard risks for loss of property and employee and public liability have been covered by insurance. We have in place an established child protection policy. Other risk areas are reviewed from time to time.
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Statement of Financial Activities
| Note Unrestricted General Funds Designated Funds Restricted funds Incoming Resources £ £ £ Voluntary income Planned giving 152,857 - 2,000 Income tax recovered 35,361 - - Collections and donations 18,830 - - 207,048 - 2,000 Other income Events & fees 5,429 - - Church centre lettings 7,405 - - Investment income 95 - - 12,930 - - Total Incoming Resources 219,977 - 2,000 Resources expended Mission Partners 2 17,800 - - Mission Trip to Romania - - - Local Mission Projects 5,482 - - Other mission expenses 136 - - Church Refurbishment 2,608 - - Parish share 82,019 - - Cost of church activities 1 13,592 - - Church running costs 1 20,267 - - Support costs 1 61,290 - - Total resources expended 203,195 - - Net Surplus (Deficit) before transfers 16,783 - 2,000 Transfers - Net Income 16,783 - 2,000 Opening balances as at 1 January 321,346 - - Closing balances as at 31 December 5 338,128 - 2,000 2020 |
2019 Total Funds Total Funds £ £ 154,857 162,110 35,361 35,055 18,830 6,781 209,048 203,947 5,429 12,257 7,405 10,010 95 174 12,930 22,441 221,977 226,388 17,800 17,300 - 375 5,482 1,212 136 235 2,608 23,506 82,019 80,779 13,592 21,906 20,267 25,490 61,290 70,960 203,195 241,764 18,783 15,376 - - - 18,783 - 15,376 321,346 336,722 340,128 321,346 |
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NB: Minor discrepancies in totals are due to pence not being shown
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Balance Sheet
| Note Fixed Assets Tangible Fixed assets 4 Current assets Cash at bank & on deposit Tax recoverable Current Liabilities Other creditors Mission grants due Net current assets/(liabilities) Long Term Liabilities Total net assets Funds Unrestricted 5/6 Designated 5/6 Restricted 5/6 |
2020 £ 277,974 49,840 13,314 63,154 - 1,000 1,000 62,154 - 340,128 338,128 - 2,000 340,128 |
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| 2019 | ||
| £ 278,258 |
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| 38,478 5,610 |
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| 44,087 | ||
| 1,000 - |
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| 1,000 | ||
| 43,087 | ||
| - | ||
| 321,346 | ||
| 321,346 - |
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| 321,346 |
NB: Minor discrepancies in totals are due to pence not being shown
Approved by the Parochial Church Council on 13 April 2021 and signed on its behalf
Revd M C Woodward Chairman
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2020 2019
Unrestricted Restricted TOTAL FUNDS TOTAL
funds Designated funds FUNDS
£ £
Church Activities
Grants to UK missions 1,520 - - 1,520 1,620
Grants to overseas missions 16,280 - - 16,280 15,680
Mission Trip to Romania - - - - 375
Other Mission Expenses 136 - - 136 235
Local Mission Projects 5,482 - - 5,482 1,212
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23,418 23,418 19,122
Parish share 82,019 - - 82,019 80,779
Cost of church activities
Hospitality 238 - - 238 1,934
Equipment 2,567 - - 2,567 326
Worship 846 - - 846 4,453
Youth and children 2,102 - - 2,102 5,486
Outreach & events 6,151 - - 6,151 6,863
Training 1,688 - - 1,688 2,844
13,592 - - 13,592 21,906
Church running costs
Depreciation of equipment 284 - - 284 615
- -
Heat light etc 7,956 7,956 9,427
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Repairs & maintenance 3,315 3,315 6,267
Church Refurbishment 2,608 - - 2,608 23,506
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Cleaning & centre management 3,886 3,886 4,397
Insurance 4,826 - - 4,826 4,784
22,875 - - 22,875 48,996
Support costs
Office costs 3,733 - - 3,733 6,937
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Staffing costs 54,890 54,890 59,568
General expenses 2,667 - - 2,667 4,455
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61,290 61,290 70,960
Total funds spent 203,195 - - 203,195 241,764
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NB: Minor discrepancies in totals are due to pence not being shown
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Accounting policies
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 1997 as amended by the Church Accounting (Amendment) Regulations 2001 together with applicable accounting standards and the Charities SORP 2005.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, using the accruals system.
Funds
General funds represent the funds of the PCC that are not subject to any restrictions regarding their use and are available for application on general purposes of the PCC. Funds designed for a particular purpose by the PCC are also unrestricted. Restricted funds are those holding moneys given for a specific purpose only or assets so financed, less any associated liabilities, or grants received for particular work or ministries.
The accounts 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 main affliction to another body or those that are informal gatherings of church members.
Balances in a fund do not represent cash in a bank account but a proportion of the total net assets of the church (see note 6)
Incoming resources
Voluntary income and capital sources
Collections are recognised when received by or on behalf of the PCC.
Planned giving receivable under Gift Aid is recognised only when received. Income tax recoverable on Gift Aid donations is recognised when the income is recognised.
Grant and legacies to the PCC are accounted for as soon as the PCC is notified of its legal entitlement, the amount due is quantifiable and its ultimate receipt by the PCC is reasonably certain.
Other income
Rental income from the letting of the church and centre premises is recognised when the rental is due.
Resources used
Grants
Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, if that award is considered an obligation by the PCC. Any grant unpaid at 31 December is provided for in these accounts as an operational (though not legal) liability and is shown as an accrual in the Balance Sheet.
Activities directly relating to the work of the Church
The diocesan parish share is accounted for when paid. Any parish share unpaid as at 31 December is provided for in these accounts as an operational (though not legal) liability and is shown as a creditor in the Balance Sheet.
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Fixed Assets
Consecrated and beneficial property of any kind is excluded from the accounts by s96 (2)(a) of the Charities Act 1993.
Church furnishings held by the Rector and Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC, and which require a faculty for disposal, are accounted for as inalienable property unless consecrated. They are listed in the church’s inventory which can be inspected on request. Items acquired since 1 January 2000 have been capitalised and depreciated in the accounts over their currently anticipated useful economic life (initially over 5 years) on a straight-line basis. There is no depreciation provided for 35 Woking Road.
Other fixtures, fittings and office equipment
Equipment used within the church premises is depreciated on a straight-line basis over the anticipated useful life of the asset. Individual items of equipment with a purchase price of £1,000 or less are written off when the asset is acquired.
Current assets
Amounts owing to the PCC at 31 December in respect of fees, rents, or other income are shown as debtors less provision for amounts that may prove uncollectable.
Short term deposits include cash held on deposit either with the CBF Church of England Funds or at bank.
Current liabilities
These generally comprise accruals for payments due as at the year end, but which had not been made.
1. Resources Expended
The resources expended by the church are analysed on page 9.
2. Mission Partners
| Home mission and relief agencies Chistians Against Poverty - debt relief Overseas mission and relief agencies OMF (Wendy Gerster) OMF (David & Amy Roche) ECM (David & Linda James) Sergiu & Diana Bradean |
2020 £ 1,520 1,520 2,000 4,460 4,460 4,460 15,380 |
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| 2019 | ||
| £ 1,620 |
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| 1,620 | ||
| 2,000 4,560 4,560 4,560 |
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| 15,680 | ||
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3. Staff Costs
| . Staff Costs |
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| Wages & salaries National Insurance Pension costs Total salary costs |
2020 £ 50,929 - 3,961 54,890 |
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| 2019 | ||
| £ 54,621 - 4,947 |
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| 59,568 | ||
During the year the PCC employed a part-time administrator, a part time office manager, a part-time hall manager, two part time cleaners, a part time director of children and youth and a full-time youth worker and a trainee worship pastor.
Expenses are paid to the Rector in connection with his duties as incumbent (but not in connection with his position as PCC chairman), and to the curates.
4. Fixed Assets
| Cost Opening balance 1 January Purchases in year Total cost 31 December Depreciation Opening balance 1 January Depreciation charge for 2020 Accumulated depreciation 31 Dec 2020 Net book value 31 December 2020 Net book value 31 December 2019 |
Property £ 277,121 - 277,121 - - - 277,121 |
Equipment £ 34,925 - 34,925 33,788 284 34,072 853 1,137 |
Total £ 312,046 - 312,046 33,788 284 34,072 |
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| 277,974 | |||
| 277,121 | 278,258 | ||
In order to support the appointment of a curate in 2009 the PCC purchased 35 Woking Road (the “House for Ministry”) for a gross cost of £275,121. This is a significant investment for the future and the PCC is most grateful for all those who have contributed and supported this endeavour. This property is shown at historic cost in the balance sheet.
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5. Funds analysis
| Unrestricted funds Designated funds Restricted funds TOTAL |
Opening balance 1 January £ 321,346 - - 321,346 |
Net surplus before transfers £ 16,783 - 2,000 18,783 |
Transfers £ - - - - |
Closing balance 31 December £ 338,128 - 2,000 |
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| 340,128 | ||||
6. Analysis of Net Assets
| Unrestricted funds Designated funds Restricted funds TOTAL |
Fixed assets £ 277,974 - - 277,974 |
Current assets £ 61,154 - 2,000 63,154 |
Current liabilities £ 1,000 - - 1,000 |
Long term liabilities £ - - - - |
Total net assets £ 338,128 - 2,000 |
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| 340,128 | |||||
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St John the Evangelist, Stoke Next Guildford
Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2020
Independent examiner’s report to the PCC of St John the Evangelist, Stoke next Guildford
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 December 2020.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity’s trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (‘the 2006 Act’).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
Since the Company’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I a member of [insert named of applicable listed body], which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
- accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or 3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or 4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities [applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)].
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed:
Relevant professional qualification(s) or membership of professional bodies (if any): ACA
Date: 13 April 2021
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