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2020-12-31-accounts

Trustees’ Report and Organisation Reports for submission to

Annual Parochial Church Meeting 2020 To be held on Wednesday 21st April 2021

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Clergy Report for APCM Report from Alan

2020 -what a year that was. A year when the world struggled against Covid-19. A year that brought dark days of confusion - when we didn’t know which way to turn for the best. A year of disappointment, when things didn't turn out the way we wanted.

2020 was more than the temporary closure of schools, shops, leisure facilities, offices, factories and churches. It was also a year of heartbreak - the loss of a loved one, the loss of a job, loneliness, stress, anxiety, fear, depression and despair. All of which shook the world to its core.

Nobody was left untouched by the dark shadow of Covid-19 but we did see rays of light and hope.New methods of working were adopted - the classroom was replaced by home schooling, workers exchanged their office desk for the dining room table, and churches closed their doors and moved online. We started to appreciate nature afresh and most of all how much we value our relationships. Then towards the end of 2020 the world took hope from the announcement that scientists, from around the world, had successfully developed the vaccine - that’s the ‘JAB’ to you and me.

At Mossley Hill, in addition to our Sunday online services, our Standing Committee and PCC meetings continued by using Zoom. At the beginning of the year most of us had never even heard of Zoom, let alone, used it. Whats App, I thought was slang for ‘what’s happening’, was used both for church news and for encouraging prayer for one another. So many of you made numerous telephone calls to isolated family and friends. Everyone has tried their best to ensure nobody stood alone during such dark times.

The Pandemic, with its social distancing, has created a huge amount of extra work for so many people within the church. As with everything at Mossley Hill, it has been the generous service of our church family that has made it possible to carry on.

So a million thanks to everyone, you have all worked so hard to cope with the Pandemic and to enable the church to still function during this difficult time - I am so proud of you.

In comparison to the Pandemic and the year in general, it seems like a footnote to say that in October the Mossley Hill Team was dissolved. All Hallows, St Barnabas, and Mossley Hill are now three independent parishes and each has their own minister. Mossley Hill’s incumbent’s title has changed from its pre-team title of Vicar to Rector. So we trust that all three churches will continue to prosper and successfully share the Gospel and be a blessing to their people and parish.

Your friend and Rector

Alan

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Introduction

This report is prepared as required by the Church Accounting Regulations, 2006.

As Alan mentioned above the year 2020 was a very important year for St Matthew and St James church as it saw the end of the Team ministry between ourselves, All Hallows and St Barnabas churches. Draft proposals were sent out to all parishioners by notices in the church porch, social media, post and by word of mouth giving everyone the opportunity to make representation for or against the proposal by 1[st] September 2020 and the Pastoral Scheme affecting the Benefice was made by the Church Commissioners and came into effect from 1[st] October 2020.

1.Our Buildings

The Church was built in 1875 of Woolton Quarry sandstone and was restored in the 1950s following major war damage. An adjoining church hall was built in 1975 as part of the centenary celebrations.

An attractive, new vicarage was built adjacent to the church grounds in 1986.

A major programme of refurbishment of the Church buildings was undertaken in the 1990s, costing in excess of £100,000 and this was aided by a grant from English Heritage. In developing our vision plans, we have carried out enhancement works, which include: electrical wiring, lighting, a new heating system, a dais and an improved sound system. A new glazed screen has been installed in the Memorial Chapel in the last few years. This has enabled an improved environment for small services, prayer and ministry. The works were funded through a number of bequests and donations.

In 2014 screens, projection and cameras were installed to enhance services. During 2016, we installed a kitchen, toilets, and a new technical studio at the back of church. We also replaced our pews with upholstered chairs, and had the floor sanded and re-sealed.

2017 saw the completion of the extension and refurbishment of the Church rooms, which has been well used and has created a valued community hub.

2. Our Parish and Community

The local Scouts and Guides worship with us regularly and many church members are involved in their leadership. Parade services are held regularly throughout the year in the church.

The church runs a very successful group (CAMEO) for Mothers/Carers and Toddlers, who live in the area.

The Rector and Churchwardens are no longer trustees of the land on which Mossley Hill Athletic Club, next to the church, is situated. A new lease has been signed between the Club and Liverpool City Council. However, access to the land still exists and there is regular contact/liaison by the church with the club.

Mossley Hill Preschool, not operated by the church, uses the church buildings every day. The Social Club (formerly the Royal British Legion) occupied the former Church Institute premises in Rose Lane (the Rector, Churchwardens and church representatives are trustees of the Church Institute fund) until the end of 2019. Members of the Legion attend the Remembrance Sunday Service each year in the church.

The church also previously owned a school, since demolished and the land sold. The Rector, Churchwardens, and church representatives are trustees of the School Trust fund, which is used for educational activities.

Members of congregation are actively involved in school PTAs, as Parent Governors, lead Christian Clubs in schools and many are involved in charity and other work in the local community, city and nation. The Team Rector has established links with local schools, leading worships and assemblies e.g. Greenbank, and Liverpool College.

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Electoral Roll Numbers at 31 December 2020 were 245

During this strange year due to COVID the average Sunday attendance at main worship services was 78 people which reflected the fact that we were severely restricted in the numbers we could safely accommodate at each service.

We held 8 baptisms in church in January and March before Covid struck.' There were 3 weddings, 0 blessings, 6 funerals in church, and 14 funeral services at the crematorium.

1.2 Administrative information

1.2.1 Name and Address of Church

St Matthew and St James, Rose Lane, Mossley Hill, L18 8DB. St Matthew and St James, Rose Lane, Mossley Hill, L18 8DB Parish no 653, Liverpool South Childwall Deanery.

Following the dissolution of the Team and the church administrator working from home there is a new post box on the wall by the Hilltop Centre doors which is checked regularly.

1.2.2 Correspondence address for Parochial Church Council

Parochial Church Council Secretary: Susan Mason, PCC Lay Chair: Lynn Halliday c/o church administrator- Kathryn Topping tel. 07544 882529, email: mossleyhillchurchoffice@gmail.com

Kathryn is currently working from home due to Covid 19 and her working hours are Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday between 9.00 and 1.00pm (closed Wednesday)

1.2.3 PCC membership

Clergy: Team Rector: Revd Alan Kennedy

Incumbent minister: Sally Mason, appointed in June 2019

Church Wardens: Yvonne Watson (re-elected APCM 2020) and Dawn Spiller (re-elected APCM 2020)

Ex Officio: Deanery Synod: David Bishop, Lynn Halliday and Pat Kennick were elected for a further 3 years.

Diocesan Synod: David Bishop, and Michael Swinson

General Synod: Margaret Swinson.

1.2.4 Bankers

Barclays Bank

1.2.5 Independent Examiner

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Brian Hodson

1.2.6 Day to Day Managerial Control

Day to day managerial control of the Church was exercised by the Team Rector, Revd. Alan Kennedy and by our Churchwardens, Yvonne Watson and Dawn Spiller, who are contactable via the church administrator on 07544 882529

Structure, Management and Governance

1.3.1 PCC Constitution

The PCC operates under the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure 1956. The PCC became a registered charity (1128486) which was effective from 11[th] March 2009.

1.3.2 Related Trusts

1.3.3 PCC Appointment s

The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. All church members are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC.

At its first meeting, on 8[th] December 2020 the following PCC officers were re-elected:

1.3.4 Training

The PCC officers and members aim to take advantage of training courses, when provided by Liverpool Diocese concerning management, finance, protection policies.

Members of Church involve themselves in various appropriate training sessions such as Pastoral Care, Bereavement Training and Safeguarding.

Marriage Preparation and Children Group Leaders etc. meet occasionally and have engaged in informal training within their groups.

1.3.5 PCC Organisation

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PCC has up to 15 members elected at the Annual Meeting. The Annual Meeting is also a celebration of achievements, mission and an opportunity to outline plans for the future. We endeavour not only to deal with business, but to have a time of worship and have a social gathering as well. Elected members serve a maximum 3-year term, with a third of the members elected each year.

PCC Ex-officio members consist of:

Brian Ellison and Keri Owen and the Finance Group, provide information to the PCC and this input is much appreciated.

chaired by the elected Lay Chair, Lynn Halliday, the subsequent 4 PCC meetings were held via Zoom, as follows: 21[st] May, 6[th] July, 3[rd] November and 8[th] December plus the AGM for 2019 on 21[st] October, there were 5 meetings held via email on 26[th] April, 10[th] August, 23[rd] August, 14[th] September, 12[th] October,

During the various lock downs the SC continued to meet weekly via Zoom and regular church updates were sent to the parishioners via email.

PCC agendas are prepared by Standing Committee, which consists of:

1.3.6 Assessment of Risks

The PCC holds Public Liability Insurance (Ecclesiastical Parishguard). Risk assessments are undertaken as required and Health and Safety is considered within the PCC agenda.

The Church has prepared an Asbestos Register, as required by the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006.

1.4 Objectives and Activities

1.4.1 Primary Aims and Objectives

promoting in the parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social, and ecumenical”. When planning our activities for the year, the PCC gave consideration to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the specific guidance to charities concerned with the advancement of religion.

At St Matthew and St James, we have a Church Mission Statement which confirms our mission to promote the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to the doctrines and practices of the Church of England. ‘ EMPOWERING, ENABLING AND EQUIPPING PEOPLE FOR WHOLE LIFE DISCIPLESHIP’. We are seeking to place this at the heart of all our development plans, outreach and mission to our own and the wider community. In this year ahead, our main objective is to develop our mission to the community.

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For many years we have been working to achieve growth in our diocese. We have used different ways to express this but the aim and direction of travel has remained the same – consistent with the whole of the Church of England. When Bishop Paul was installed he adopted our growth agenda refreshing it by saying ‘ 'we are asking God for a bigger church so we can make a bigger difference; more people knowing Jesus more justice in the world’

To do this we are calling every Christian to -

  1. Sign up to the Bishop of Liverpool’s rule of life which will encourage and support us to Pray, Read, Learn, Tell, Serve, Give,

  2. Bring 1 person into the regular worshipping and serving life of the church

  3. Do 10 acts of service or find 10 new points of connection beyond the walls of the church.

1.4.1 Main Achievements for the Year 2020

Parish Flyer

This was produced and distributed to all homes in the parish early in 2020 The flyer provided information about who we are as a church ,our services and contact information

Elan Homes.

Welcome packs were distributed to those that moved into the new housing development adjacent to the church in February. The plan had been to provide all those who moved into the new homes with a welcome pack but this had to stop due to COVID. We had also hoped to have a welcome event for our new neighbours but this has been postponed until 2021 when we hope we can do something.

Alpha courses:

We started to run an in person Alpha course in March which was running successfully and well attended until we had to close due to lock down. In November however we started an on online Alpha course

Development of Men's Ministry

We hosted a Men's breakfast in early February for the Deanery who were starting to develop a Men's Ministry. It was well attended and much enjoyed. The idea was to have further events which unfortunately have not been able to be planned.

Makers Markets:

We held another Makers Market on Saturday 7[th] March which was a great success and proved to be a popular community event Unfortunately due to the lock down we were unable to hold further events which had been planned for later in the year

Social Lunch

A Social lunch was held on Sunday 1[st] March 2020 following the 11 o'clock service. We have continued to hold a Sunday Social Lunch for members of the 11pm congregation for several years and they have always been very popular. We were blessed to have volunteer helpers from the Coffee Bar team. The meal proved very popular and we received many positive comments. We had underestimated how thankful people were to share a meal with other church members on a Sunday when they may well have eaten alone at home. This has really encouraged us to continue to hold these events in the future

Thank You Sunday.

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This was held on 26[th] January during the 11 o'clock service. It was a celebration of people who have given a great deal of their time in order to help the church. We celebrated the devoted work done by Margaret Hughes, Patricia Croker, Carol Boston and Irene Wagner

Unfortunately the following events had to be canceled due to Coronavirus restrictionsHeritage Open days (29/4), Philharmonic choir concert (16/5), Family fun day (6/6), MAF visit to the church (6/6), Holiday Club (10-14 August), Winter Makers Market (7/11), the Summer and Christmas Fairs and a visit by Owain Wyn Evans. A future aim would be to develop these events.

Vision Project

Re-Opening of Church for Services

The UK entered the first lock down on 25[th] March 2020 and we immediately had to close and secure the Church buildings. The regulations were very strict and Standing Committee constantly reviewed legislation, law, advice and rules from the Government, Church of England and the Diocese to ensure we were compliant.

Our first priority was always to ensure the safety of our Church family so in making a decision to re-open church for services on 6[th] September 2020 we had much to plan and prepare. This included making the church as Covid safe as possible – moving chairs, removing books, papers, preparing signage, rigorous cleaning, preparing risk assessments and establishing a volunteer steward rota. We had to ensure we could safely accommodate, and keep a limited number of congregation socially distanced, so introduced a suitable seating pattern and an online booking system on Eventbrite.

Online services continued but we were happy to greet the return of many members of our congregation on 13[th] September, 20[th] September, 4[th] October and 11[th] October 2020. Managed by the Stewards social distancing, hand sanitising and mask wearing was maintained and everyone felt comfortable and safe in church.

Unfortunately during mid-October Liverpool plunged into tier 3 restrictions and whilst churches were allowed to remain open the PCC supported the decision of the Rector that with the soaring Covid rates in our local area it was the correct decision for us to shut our doors and continue with our online offerings.

The Government worked with Liverpool Council and implemented local mass testing which appeared to be a great success and allowed Liverpool to enter tier 2 on 2[nd] December 2020.

We safely re-opened church during Advent and for various wonderful Christmas Services on 13[th] , 20[th] , 24th, 25[th] and 27[th] December 2020. Thank you to everyone who was involved in anyway. We had been planning on running 2 Sunday services from mid-January 2021 but unfortunately lockdown 3 was introduced on 4[th] January 2021.

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We would like to thank everyone who has worked tirelessly to maintain our church buildings and premises during lockdown and for those who have planned and have been involved in enabling us to re-open for church services safely.

Online services and Social Media

As soon we had to close church for the first lockdown in March we realised straight away that we needed to react immediately to ensure we could stay in contact with each other. We had been a thriving and growing church prior to this and it was very important that we tried to find ways we could keep the spirit of the church going whilst we all had to deal with the difficult times we found ourselves living in.

Within a very short period of time we had an active Church What's App group, a Church FB page, a phone pyramid for those who didn't have internet access or who found the internet a challenge and a large email list to enable us to send communications out easily. It also saw the start of the development of a new website to take us forward. These communications channels have enabled us all to keep together, provide help and support and to reach out to the community.

Whilst we weren't able to meet together face to face in church for quite a while we started to do our services differently. We started with a live streamed service which attracted interest from the BBC who came to film what we were doing! We have been so grateful to Stuart Welton, one of our 10.00am church family, who has his own media company, who offered us his time and skills to put together a recorded online service each week. During 2020 almost every week we have been able to provide an online service which is posted on our social media. We know that there is a faithful following who find the services helpful whilst church has been closed and that there are many others who watch our services who may not ever be able to join us in person. We weren't able to have our usual Christingle/ Nativity in church this year due to COVID restrictions but instead we had a fantastic online service which showcased the talents of our amazing church family children. Before church had to close again we were also able to record a short carol concert with our choir and we were able to put both out on our social media thanks again to Welton Media. 2020 has been a year of challenges but we feel that what has happened for us has clearly shown that church is not a building but is the people.

We have learnt so much about different ways to keep in touch and how to use technology. We realise that we are likely to continue to need and use these new ways for some time to come.

Hiring of Church and Hilltop Centre for Events

We were able to hold one successful large scale event before the first lockdown of 2020 – a Makers Market on 7th March. The hirings and lettings side of church business has been adversely impacted during 2020 due to the pandemic. In 2020 we received £18,349 in income compared with £37,053 in 2019 - a reduction of 50%. The main source of revenue has been from Mossley Hill Pre-school who have continued to operate throughout most of the lockdowns. After the first lockdown ended we undertook risk assessments with all groups to ensure a safe and phased return, and also issued a special set of COVID terms and conditions appended to the existing contracts which all had to sign before being allowed to return. Unfortunately not all groups decided to resume, either due to their members age and health

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profile or because the social distancing measures meant reduced class sizes making their business unviable.

We are hoping to be back up to maximum utilisation/capacity as the year progresses and restrictions are eased. More volunteers would make the load on those who manage this side of church life less onerous. Please do get in touch if you can spare some time and would like to get involved with this side of things.

Remembrance

On Sunday 8[th] November 2020 we held a special service on line to commemorate the souls lost in both World Wars and of more recent conflicts. This service was viewed and enjoyed by many.

Peregrine Falcons.

During the Spring two Peregrine falcons were seen nesting on the church tower. It proved to be of great interest to many but the birds and their nest were in a very precarious position. Following discussions with the RSPB plans were drawn up and following Faculty approval there is now a new platform in place for the birds and a camera has now been installed enabling people to safely observe the birds.

Comfort and Joy bags-

Comfort and Joy Bags were distributed to some people in our parish during Advent 2020. They were really well received by all. About 60 bags were distributed .

Gardens

Initially the restrictions only allowed the grass to be mown and it was cut by the mowing team. And a large amount of weeds had grown up around the grounds during lock down. These were tackled by Brian, Lesley, Keri, Rhoda and others during socially distance gardening days. We would like to thank the mowing team and Brian, Lesley, Keri and Rhoda for their hard work.

JAM and School application Forms.

Since December 2016 we have continued to grow this new congregation, and numbers are increasing and there has been much positive feedback. Families used to come for the 10am service and often stay on after the service ends at 10.45am to enjoy bacon & sausage butties! Unfortunately the Family and JAM services had to cease along with everything when Coronavirus struck. Since then Kacey Jones has presented weekly online JAM services for children.

We would like to thank Kacey Jones for all her lovely stories which she reads on a Sunday

School application has changed this year, with it being online and when the church has been able to open for services we have been able to record the attendances by children.

We wish to thank Jan McGloughlin, Ali Seddon and Kathryn Topping who have been involved in registering attendance.

Christmas Services

The church was able to open with appropriate safe restrictions for 2 services in Advent, Christmas when the candles in the Advent Crown were lit and the Crib was blessed, Christmas Eve Holy Communion, Christmas morning Holy Communion and for two Sunday

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Family services following Christmas which involved looking towards the new year. These were very enjoyable services and were well attended. Music was provided by Colin on the organ and carols were sung by the choir and Michael and Maggie Swinson and everyone was encouraged to wear Christmas jumpers.

Coffee Bar

We have an amazing well equipped coffee bar space in Hilltop centre. We were able to offer a range of coffees and light lunches. Each Sunday (January-25[th] March) after the JAM/Family service we saw the coffee bar full whilst people enjoy coffee and bacon or sausage butties in fellowship together! It proved to be very popular!

We have been blessed by the enthusiasm of the 10.00am JAM ladies who volunteered to run the coffee bar for this.

After the 11 o'clock service we also have a hardworking, dedicated team of helpers who work in the Coffee Bar providing tea/coffee, biscuits and cake.

Website

We worked with Welton Media to produce a new website which was launched in December

1.4.3 Strategies and Objectives for 2021

1.5.1 Significant Contributions by Volunteers

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Under normal circumstances the church operates with a significant number of volunteers who are involved in many activities. Indeed the involvement of volunteers is a vital aspect of our mission and ministry, both in contributing to weekly worship, and serving our church family and wider community. Under normal circumstances these are the areas in which we have people volunteering:

We wish to thank all our volunteers and emphasize that a lot of these activities still took place but in a different format and we relied heavily on volunteers helping out in different ways eg when opening church for services in September 2020 and at Christmas. Hopefully a great deal of the above activities which have had to cease this year will resume in 2021.

We thank Revd. Graeme Amey; Revd. Bill Letheren and Capt.David Boyle (Church Army, retired) and appreciate their continued support

Other parish news

DBS checks

The Diocese of Liverpool now requires that all PCC members, Church Wardens, and Trustees have an Enhanced DBS Certificate for both Children and Adults. This process is completed by using the 'thirtyone:eight' (formerly CCPAS) website which the Diocese of Liverpool continues to use for the processing of DBS enhanced Certificates and advising on all maters relating to Safeguarding.

This process is overseen by Charlie Jones, who is always very eager to help those of us whose IT skills are not quite what they should be.

Sadly we mourned the loss of the following:

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Margaret Graham, Raymond Beardsmore, Ronald Large, Audrey Davies, Hazel Madigan, Barbara Orr, Rosemary Long, Joseph Lee, Valerie Williams, Reuben Knowles, Shirley Anakin, Walter James, Brenda Joyce, Donald Wescombe, Raymond Wakefield, Jean Kirkham, May Leigh, John Sheridan, John Derbyshire, Eleanor Yates and

Albert Swinson & Mrs Swinson (funeral service not conducted in Liverpool Diocese))

May God keep them and all others who have passed in 2019, but not named above, safe in his keeping.

Clerk of Works

Graeme Tolmaer, our Clerk of works has prepared the following report.

1.5.2 CLERK OF WORKS REPORT 2020

January

A small pool of water appeared in the coffee bar area caused by a leaking valve from the overhead heater which needed tightening to repair .The fan and heat exchanger were given a clean while the casing was removed and along with the two other overhead heaters in the hall will probably need doing on an annual basis .

A threshold was fitted to the bottom of the cellar door to fill the large gap that could be an easy entry point for mice.

Our pest control contractor gave advice that we should avoid leaving food out in the kitchen area rather than in sealed containers. Currently though we have no issue with vermin. The Union and St George’s flags were taken for repair as both had become a bit frayed. Thanks to Robert Barclay for sorting this out.

One of the lighting units above the pods at back of church had to be replaced, and the toilet in the coffee bar area had a new cistern fitted.

February.

The large amount of tree branches and cuttings from previous work days that had been piled around the back of church were chipped and shredded for use around the grounds . The gutter by the link door needed a repair by our roofing contractor.

Also towards the end of the month a work day took place. Thanks to all who helped out.

March

To prepare for the grass cutting season the mower was checked over and a new belt guard fitted to replace the damaged one.

Several pot holes by the main gate and north lawn were cut back and new tarmac laid. These repairs along with those done last year have seemed to be quite successful and the next pot holes to be tackled will be around the entrance at the gate from Rose Lane. Thanks to Brian Ellison for his help with the repairs.

New pest control measures were taken to reduce the on going problem of pigeons nesting in the porch .Netting also repaired to stop smaller birds entering porch roof space.

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April

With the Covid lock down in place the church buildings were reduced to a weekly check with water and non essential electric items turned off as requested by the Diocese. All the portable electrical appliances have also been visually checked and labeled to tie in with the mandatory 5 yearly inspection .

May

As restrictions slowly lifted to allow outside maintenance, the cellar ,vestry and blower room doors were sanded and given a couple of coats of paint.

Apart from grass cutting not much else permitted under the guidelines.

June

Finally the wait to have the front wall on Rose Lane rebuilt following the car strike was over. Having to cancel our stone mason David Churchill a few months ago due to Covid was unfortunate ,but work was finished to a high standard by the end of the month.

July

Some pointing around the inner tower pinnacles completed (a requirement on the quinquennial report ).

The large amount of weeds that had sprung up around the grounds during lock down were tackled with help from Brian ,Lesley, Keri, Rhoda and others during socially distance gardening days.

Thanks to all who helped.

Two bike stands were fitted next to the hall/play area.

August

The memorial chapel roof had some tiles replaced and a ridge tile secured

along with the gutters and hoppers cleaned out. Some gauze material has now been removed from one part of the gutter as it was thought one of the chicks had been trapped in it causing the concern in June.

The organ had stopped working because an electrical starter in the blower room had burnt out. The electric supply to the organ is quite dated and a specialist firm were needed to manufacture and fit a new component.

At the same time a cable was replaced to the organ transformer as advised by the electrical contractor.

Thanks to Chris Tetley for his expertise in carrying this out to a very high standard.

At the end of the month quotes were sought for the removal of the two large holly trees at the top of the memorial garden.

September

At the time of having the memorial chapel roof repaired it was pointed out by our contractor that approximately twenty rosemary tiles on the hall roof were broken/cracked

To prevent future problems this was addressed using some of the spare tiles stored in the cellar so keeping costs down.

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October

Torrential rain at the beginning of the month resulted in water dripping down the wall of the north aisle, cleaning of this high level gutter had been planned for next summer as the south gutters were done a few years ago for the same issue.

This work was brought forward and completed within a few days including the erecting of scaffold.

Being surrounded by trees gutter cleaning will be an on going issue to be tackled annually. I plan to stagger each side of the church so at least every high level gutter gets cleaned within a few years.

A new bird box has now been built at the site of the existing nesting position of the falcons with plans having been given permission. The possibility of a camera feed now being the next step.

With the dissolution of the Mossley Hill Team, a post box has been fitted by the hall door entrance for our mail.

The two holly trees were felled and shredded along with a branch of the oak tree that was touching the hall roof.

Thanks again to Keri Brian Lesley and Rhoda for all the hard work carried out in the memorial garden .

November

After the removal of the holly trees the low level gutters around the hall were cleaned for the second time this Autumn and the windows below them washed.

One of the boilers that heats the church had stopped working and a replacement part needed fitting. It then was tested and is now running fine.

Cables to support the use of cameras in the bell tower to monitor the nesting falcons were installed to be ready to connect to the internet when a suitable camera kit is purchased. Thanks again to Chris Tetley for supplying and installing this equipment.

December

A new cast iron air grill was cut and fitted replacing the damaged one on the South wall of the Church ( this another item on the quinquennial report).

The large rhododendron by the main gates has been cut back. Thank you to Don Thompson . The cameras for the bird box were successfully fitted and up and running in time for the beginning of next years nesting season (thanks again to Chris Tetley ) The RSPB representative has been informed and is delighted.

Finally thanks to all who have helped on work days and with the mowing roster this year, despite all the restrictions and difficulties the grounds look in good shape.

Graeme Tolmaer, Clerk of Works.

1.6.1 The Financial Position

The Accounts for the year ended 31st December 2020 show the General Fund has made a surplus of £8,694 in the year. This has resulted in the accumulated deficit from previous years being cleared and we ended the year with a small balance on general reserves of £711.

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The lock down and closure of church had a hard effect on our finances. The budget for 2020, prepared before the pandemic, had projected a surplus of £21,000. Closure of the premises meant that our income from rents and lettings was £19,000 less than anticipated, and our Sunday cash and contactless card donations were reduced by £11,000.

However, we continued to be faithfully supported by those who give to the church by regular bank transfer and those who made other arrangements to pass in their usual envelope donations. We also received substantial support from generous donations to the lock down appeal, without which the position would have been considerably worse.

Total expenditure on the general fund, £149,975 has been carefully controlled, being 5.4% lower than the previous year, although this partly reflects the reduced levels of activity and energy usage. We continued to pay the Parish Share to the diocese throughout the year, a total of £98,720. We have received confirmation that the 2021 Parish Share will be partly offset by a contribution from the Church Commissioners

A large proportion of our income continues to be provided by a relatively small number of people, and we encourage all those connected with us to regularly consider and review their giving to the church. The last year has shown the importance to the church of receiving its giving from members by regular bank payment.

There remains considerable financial uncertainty as we look forward, including the timing of the reopening of church, limits on future capacity for services, the re-engagement with our congregation, the extent of future letting income and the possibility of further lock downs.

In addition, the national economy continues to present challenges for all who currently give to the church, and we recognise that we need to encourage giving based on Christian principles.

As we recover from the effects of the pandemic, as always, we face the challenge to maintain and increase our total income from giving and from other sources whilst continuing the tight control over our expenditure.

1.6.2 Statement and explanation of reserves policy

The policy of the PCC, through the Budget and Finance Group, is to work towards re-instating and maintaining a basic level of reserves through responsible financial control and the encouragement of Christian giving.

Some really encouraging news is that during 2020, thanks to the continued support of a large number of our regular givers, we have been able to pay our Parish share of £98,721 and have not been required to borrow from our Unrestricted Legacy Funds and have been able to clear the church's deficit leaving a small surplus of £711

Deanery Synod Review 2020

In February 2020 we met at All Hallows’, where we enjoyed the opportunity to celebrate communion together. Archdeacon Mike McGurk updated us on the Strategic Development Fund application for St Barnabas, Penny Lane. At this meeting David Bishop stepped down as Lay Chair after 10 years in the post. We adopted the title of Lay Dean rather than Lay Chair to reflect the

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equal status of the Clergy and Lay Leadership positions. Ian Crowe was elected as Lay Dean and David Bishop took on the role of Assistant Lay Dean.

An additional synod meeting was held at All Hallows in March 2020 and at this meeting synod unanimously agreed to adopt our ‘Developing Deaneries Plan’. This provides an exciting opportunity for us to fully consider how we can work better together, further discussion is needed, particularly with Chapter.

Towards the end of March 2020 we entered a period of National Lockdown. Our church buildings closed and the majority of churches moved to online acts of worship. Annual Meetings did not take place in April and Deanery Synod reps remained in post until the end of November 2020. Our new Synod began in January 2021 and will be in post until April 2023.

In June, we welcomed new curates Gareth Morgan to St Aidan’s with All Saints Speke, Helen Deegan to All Saints Childwall and Julia Pratt to St Peter’s Woolton.

St Barnabas Penny Lane was successful in receiving the Strategic Development Fund bid and Rev Alex Rayment was appointed. 25 people from Holy Trinity Brompton applied to move to Liverpool to be part of the new church plant. A full reordering of St Barnabas’ building has taken place. As a result of the successful bid the Mossley Hill Team was dissolved in October 2020.

In September we held our first Deanery Synod meeting via Zoom, 36 members of Synod were present. Parish Share was discussed; many churches are struggling to pay the Parish Share as buildings remain closed. We also looked at St Anne’s and St Aidan’s with All Saints Speke and the journeys they have been on and the growth they have experienced.

The Deanery Mission and Growth Fund did not accept any new applications in 2020 but £1000 was offered to parishes towards their Parish Share payments. 14 churches accepted this offer and this money was paid direct to the diocese. All churches were given a payment of £250 to help with added expenditure for COVID reopening. An additional payment of £50 was made to assist towards Crematorium expenses that clergy were experiencing due to an increase in funerals.

We met again via Zoom in November 2020, we had a virtual tour of the newly re-ordered St Barnabas’ church and heard a little of what is happening for them. The building had its first service on Sunday 6 December and Alex’s licensing took place in the week following.

At the end of 2020 the Deanery held an £18,000 bank balance. We have received no additional money due to our Parish Share arrears.

In Advent 2020, Andy Radford led a virtual 24/7 prayer event – it was great to see a lot of people from our different churches signing up. We hope to repeat this in 2021 and encourage regular times of Deanery Prayer to ensure that prayer remains central to and foundational for all that we do.

We encourage all churches to encourage engagement with our Deanery Social Media and website.

David Bishop (Assistant Lay Dean)

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ST MArrHEW & ST JAMES, MOSSLEY HILL {Charlty No 1128486) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020 INDEX Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financial Activf(ies 8alance Sheet 5 - 10. Noies lo the Fina￿181 StaterEnts

THE PCC OF ST MATfHEW & ST JAMES, PIOSSLEY HILL (Charity No 1128486) Independent Examinerfs Report to the PCC of St Matthew & St James, Alossley Hlll This report on the accounts of the PCC for the year ended 311t December 2020, which are set out on pages 3 to 10, is in respect of an examinab.on rarried OLrt under Regulatton 313) of the Church Accounting Regulations 20161.the Regulations.) and s43 of the charit￿$ Act 20111.the A¢t'l. Rgspectlve responslbllltles of trustees and examiner A5 niembefs of the PCC you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts., you consider that the audit requirement of the Regulations and s144 of the Act does not apply It is my responsibility lo iSSLbe tt)Is report on those accounts in accordance wrth the lems of the Regulations. Bas18 of Indèpendent examinerfs report My examination was carried out in accordance with General Directions given by the Chanty Commission under $145151 of the Act. That eXaminat￿n includes a review of the accounting records kept by the PCC and a comparison of the accounts wf(h those records. 11 also includes considering any unusual items or diselosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees conceming any such matters. The pr¢)¢edures undertaken do not provide all the evidence which would be required in an audl and cOnsequen￿Y I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. Independenl examinerfs stat8m•nt In connect￿Th with my examinati￿, no matter has to my attention.. . which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements lal lo keep accounting records In accordance with s130 of the Act., and Ibl to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and lo comply wilh the requirements of the Aci and the Regulations have not been met. or. 2. to which, in my opin¢on. attention shoukl be drawn in order to enablg a proper understanding of the accounts to be ￿ached. Brian Hodson 21Xt March 2021

THE PCC OF ST MATTHEW AND ST JAMES. MOSSLEY HILL (Charity No 1128486) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTNMES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020 T¢Aal Fur• FurK* 2Ql• INCOMING RESOURCES Incoming ¥esour¢es from donors 2(al 116.7LY) 116,7(Kl 113.343 Other voluntsry incoming resources 21b) 7.879 7.879 12,625 Income from ch8ritsble and ancillary trading 2(c) 39.040 39.040 61,270 Other ordinary incoming ￿$OurCeS 21d) 21.540 21.540 13,902 Income from invèstments 2(e) 2.929 712 3.641 3,595 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 158,869 29,419 712 188,800 204,735 RESOURCES USED Grants 3(a) 162 756 8,077 Activllie8 directly relating to the work of the thurch 31b) 139,373 16.Crf)B 155,381 172,039 Church management and administration 3(c) 10.802 10.602 9.776 TOTAL ResouRCES USED 149.975 16,602 162 186,739 189,892 NET INCOMINGIIOUTGOINGI RESOURCES 12,817 22.￿1 14,843 GAINS AND LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS Roalised Unrealised 1&5 5,385 5,365 16,106 NET MOVEMENT IN FUMDS 8,894 12.817 5,935 27.446 30,949 BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD AT 1•t JANUARY 245.286 49,107 184,180 478,573 447.624 BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD AT 31st DECEMBER 2S3,980 61.924 190,115 5C6,019 478,573 Unmtricted Funds repre••nt•d by: Fund reserves Fixed assets 253,980

THE PCC OF ST MArrHEW AND ST JAMES. MOSSLEY HILL (Charity No 1128486) R4LANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2020 2019 FIXED ASSETS Tangible fixed assets Investments 253.269 119.695 372,9S4 253,269 114,310 367.579 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors and prep8yments Cash al bank and in hand 4,678 224.429 229,107 5,459 199,769 205,228 LIA8ILITIES'.AMOUNTS FALUNG DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 96,052 .052 94,234 94,234 NET CURRENT ASSETS 133,055 110,994 ,019 478,573 FUNDS Unrestrfcted De8lgnated Restricted End¢)vmi•nl 253.980 245,286 61,923 19J,116 49.106 184,181 SC6,019 478,573 Approved by the Parooi81 ChuT¢h Councl on 23rd MaT( 2W21 ¥nd Sig￿ on its l)¢haW by: Lynn Halliday- Lgy Chair K8rf Owon- Aetlng Tr&8surer The notes on pages 5 10 10 fom part olthe8e a(¥￿nts

THE PCC OF ST MATfHEW & ST JAMES. AIOSSLEY HILL {Charity No 1128486 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2016 together with applicable Accounting Standards and the Charrties Statement of Recommended Practice 2015. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convenb.on except for the valuation of investments and buildings referred io below. Funds General funds rep￿sent the fijnds of the PCC which a￿ not subjecl to any restrictions regarding their Use and are available for application on the general putt¥)ses of the PCC. Funds design8ted for a particular purpose by the PCC are also unrestricted. Restricted funds can only be applied on the purposes specffied by the fund. Endowment funds can only ￿ applied lo the extent of the income of the tund. Incoming Resources Voluntary income and capilal sources Collect￿nS are recognised when received by or on behalf of trte PCC. Planned giving receivable under gfft aid is recognised onty when recerved. Income tax recoverable under gift aid is reccgnised when the income is receNed. Grants and legacies to the PCC are actounted for when the PCC is notified of il¥ legal entitlement and the amount due. Funds raised from fund raising and other actiVrt￿s are accounted for gross and any associaled expendrture is included in resources used. Other ordinary income The financial slalements include the gross incoffe and associated expenditure of various church organisatsons. Income from investrnents Dividends and interest are accounted for when receNable. Gains and losses on investrnents Realised gains and losses are recc*Jnised when investments are sold. Unrealised gains and losses are accounled fw on revaluats'on of the investments at the balance sheet dale. Ro8ources used Grants Grants and donations are aco)unted lor when their payment is approved. Aotivities directly relating to the work of the church and Church rnan8geff￿nt and administration Expenditure is a¢￿Unted for when payable. Flxod as8•ts Consecrated land and buildings and rnveable church fumishin9S Consecrated and benefi¢ed yoperty is excluded from the aC￿￿nIS by s10121 of the Chartties Acl 2011. No value is placed on moveable church fumishings held by the churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disF4)sal, as the PCC considers this to be inalienable property. All expenditure incurred during Ihe year on wnsecfated or beneficed buildings and moveable chur¢h fumishings is written off as expenditure in statement of financial activrties. Other fixtures ffttings and office equip￿11 Purchased equipment is dePre¢￿ted on a straight line basis over 3 years. Other buildings The church room is included in the balance sheet at its insurance valuation as at 31S1 tkcember 1997, the dale of tts first inclusion in the financial statements. Investments Investments are valued at market value at the balan￿ sheet date.

THE PCC OF ST MAThHEW AND ST JAMES. MOSSLEY HILL {Charity No 1128486) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEpirs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020 Total FwwJ• ' F¥nds Funds 2020 2019 2.INCOMING RESOiIRCES 2{al Incoming resources from (k)nors Planneil giving Tax effirient planned giving Income tax recoverable Lockdovm app881 donations General collections 69.728 19,784 23,123 69.728 19,784 23,123 4,065 116,700 77,676 20,819 14,848 113,343 116.700 21bl Olher voluntary incoming resources Special collections {noto 91 Garden fete Vision Proj'ect donations Legacios Fund-donations Organ Fund-donations Flower Fund-donali¢￿s Sewing group- donati(￿$ Coffee Fund4onation$ 5,351 185 185 826 500 3.647 443 692 12.625 7.879 7,879 2{cl Income from Charitable and ancillary trading Rents and lettings Printing income Fees Sundry in¢ome 27.599 27,599 46.303 28 2.918 12.021 61.270 2,059 9,382 39,040 9,382 39.040 21dl Other Ofdingry incoming r&8ource8 8efriertding scheme Christian Contact Clu￿1n¢¢m0 olscoverer8.irKome 21,150 21,150 13.100 21.540 21,540 13.￿12 2181 Income from Invesknents Dividends and interest Vision Project Fund-intgresl Holmes Bequest Fund4ncome Clock Fund-income Monumènts Upkeep Fun¢>income Gate Fund.income Gladstone Buckley Trusl Fun¢*ineom• Memorial Accourt-income Church School Trust-inteost 2,929 2,878 259 259 255 453 712 453 3,641 3,595

THE PCC OF ST MATTHEWAND ST JAMES, MOSSLEY HILL (Charity No 1128486) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sTATEMEP￿s FOR THE YEAR ENDEO 31ST DECEMBER 2020 RMtrktsd Elldo￿ Tcéal Total Funds 2020 Z019 3.RESOURCES USED 3{al Grants Missionary and chaiitable giving (Th)te 9) Church School Trust Fund- expendrture 594 162 756 6,413 1,664 8,077 162 162 31bl Activ￿.￿$ diredy relating to the wort ofthe thurch Ministry-parish share -clergy expenses -dergy housing Organ and music Church activrties Befriending scheme Rales and insurance Llght and heat Repairs, rnaintenance & deaning Provision for renewals Supplies and seThi Vision ProJe¢t expenditure Organ Fund- expenditure Flower Fund-eXpendI￿ Sewing group- expenditure Coffee Fund-expenditu Christian Contact Clu&•xpendiluTe Discoverers-¢xpenditure Leg8de8 Fund-expenditure 98,720 655 5,129 2,692 4,270 15,062 10,817 5.789 11,179 98,098 5,129 5,348 2,491 9,297 9,170 10.867 11.168 9.408 3,CKIO 316 5,456 4.270 15,1￿2 10.817 5,789 11.179 122 so 696 812 5,156 172.039 139,373 16,CrfJ8 155,381 31cl Church m8nagernent and administration Stationery and office equipment Secretarial and administr¥lion 3,428 6,350 9.776 7.693 10.eA)2 7,693 10,602 4.FIXED ASSETS FOR USE BY THE PCC Freehold land and buildin9S Church Room al Fnsuiance valuation Office equipment at coslloss d•p￿all￿n 2020 2019 252,649 620 253.269 252,649 820 253,269

THE PCC OF ST MArrHEW AND ST JAMES. MOSSLEY HILL (Charity No 1128486 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020 athet M•rk•t Value Val 5.INVESTMENTS Milne Bequest CBF Deposit Fund CBF Fixed Inlerest Se(xJribes Fund 930.47 shares CBF Investment Fund 4396.(6 IncoThE Shares Holmes 8equÈst CBF Investment Fund 503 units Schneider Electric SE BAE Systems 1,108 Ordinary shares Cl(Kk Fund CBF Deposrt Fund Morkuments Upkeep Fund CBF Deposit Fund Gale Fund Bank Gladstone Buckley Trust Fund CBF Deposit Fund Ritchie Bequest CBF Deposit Fund 2019 11,862 11,862 1,543 84.079 89,884 10.284 211 5,416 9,620 491 6,257 63 208 40 103 103 119,695 114.310 Futrmts 6.ANALYSIS OF ASSETS BY FUND Fixed Assets Current Assets Current Liabilthes Fund balance 253.269 96,763 {%.0521 253.980 119.695 70,421 372. 229,107 196.052 506.019 61.923 61,923 190,116 2020 2019 7.OEBTORS Income tsx recoverable Other debtors 4,678 4,942 517 5,459 4.678

THE PCC OF ST MArrHEW AND ST JAMES. MOSSLEY HILL (Charity No 1128486) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020 N•tsuwpI￿ Trnnslvrn Balance 8.FUND DETAILS 31.1119 31.12.20 UnrgStiicte(l FUr￿S General Fund reserves General Fund fixed assets (7.983) 253,269 245.286 8.694 711 253,269 253,980 8,694 Designated Funds Restricted Fund$ Wision Project Organ Fund Betr￿ndIng scheme Legacies Fund Flower Fund Coffee Fund Dlscoverers CYFA & Youth Club Cameo Bookstall Christian Contact Club Greenbell Fund Church Holiday Fund W<)m&n's Fellowship Strwing Group Diocesè ol Rift Valley Fund 185 185 4,424 15,928 36,614 176 35 419 203 152 434 120 4.374 6.088 29.614 14501 419 203 152 434 176 ($6) 109 49.1 12,817 61,923 Endowment Funds Milne Bequest Holmes Bequest Fund Clock Fund Monuments Upkèèp Fund Gate Fund Gl8dslon8 Buckley Trusl Fund M¥morial Fund Rilthiè Bequest Fund Chufch Tru8t Fund 97,484 23.047 1,240 355 5.842 11981 103.328 22,849 1,240 355 1,092 310 139 103 80.702 19).116 310 139 103 .411 184,181 291 5,935 Total Funds 478.573 27,446 XK.019

THE PCC OF ST mA￿HEw AND ST JAMES, MOSSLEY HILL (Charity No 1128486) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST OECEMBER 2020 9. MISSIONARY AND CHARITABLE GMNG 2019 OVERSEAS CMS Compassion UK- Sunday School for PaulÉna Tear Fund- Christsnas concert 52 291 47 291 343 947 HOME Children's Soaety Cancer Research Royal British Legion Help for Her<￿S Lind8 Mccartney Centre- Cury Night Child￿n,5 cake Sale for wheelchair LDBF- Confirmation seThKe 2.￿1 193 193 131 131 251 251 251 2,870 Christmas Fair proceeds- to be allocated 2,5 TOTAL 6,413 -1

THE PCC OF ST MATTHEW & ST JAMES, MOSSLEY HILL (Charity No 1128486)

Independent Examiner’s Report to the PCC of St Matthew & St James, Mossley Hill

This report on the accounts of the PCC for the year ended 31[st] December 2020, which are set out on pages 3 to 10, is in respect of an examination carried out under Regulation 3(3) of the Church Accounting Regulations 2016 (“the Regulations”) and s43 of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

As members of the PCC you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts; you consider that the audit requirement of the Regulations and s144 of the Act does not apply. It is my responsibility to issue this report on those accounts in accordance with the terms of the Regulations.

Basis of independent examiner’s report

My examination was carried out in accordance with General Directions given by the Charity Commission under s145(5) of the Act. That examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the PCC and a comparison of the accounts with those records. It also includes considering any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence which would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.

Independent examiner’s statement

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

  1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements

  2. (a) to keep accounting records in accordance with s130 of the Act; and

  3. (b) to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the requirements of the Act and the Regulations have not been met: or.

  4. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Brian Hodson

21[st] March 2021

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