St James’ Church, Exeter – Annual Report for 2020
Background
St James’ Church is situated in Exeter and is part of the Diocese of Exeter within the Church of England. The address is: St James’ Church, Mount Pleasant Road, Exeter EX4 7AH.
E-mail: office@stjamesexeter.org . Website: www.stjamesexeter.org.
The parochial church council (PCC) is registered with the Charity Commission (number 1128877).
St James’ PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church. Additionally, the PCC has maintenance responsibilities for the church buildings and grounds. Our strap line, “Sharing God’s Love through Worship, Fellowship and Service”, underpins all we aim to do.
PCC Membership
Members of the PCC are either co-opted ex-officio or elected at the Annual Parish Meeting and the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM). In 2020 this took place on 15[th] March.
During the year, the following served as members of the PCC:
| Incumbent: | Fr Henry Pryse |
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| Assistant Priest: | Fr Martin Poolton |
| Assistant Curate: | Fr Steve Turner |
| Reader with PTO: | Dr Mark Davie_(not licensed to St James’ but on the electoral roll and_ |
| therefore invited by the PCC) | |
| Churchwardens: | Mr Nigel Ridgway |
| Mr Nigel Williams | |
| Deanery Synod Representatives: | Mr Mike Payne, Mrs Marilyn Pegg and Mrs Joan Ridgway |
| Elected: | Mrs Anita Atherton |
| Mr Tim Bayton | |
| Mrs Susan Coombs | |
| Mrs Anne Killingback | |
| Mr Stuart Macwilliam | |
| Mrs Charlotte Payne | |
| Mrs Pat Read | |
| Mrs Cherie Snell | |
| Mr Jim Weeks | |
| Co-opted (at the meeting in May): | Mrs Caroline Adams (Safeguarding Officer) |
| Mrs Rachel Martindill (Treasurer) | |
| Ms Jill Mather (Secretary) |
In addition, the PCC appoints: a Health and Safety Officer, a Safeguarding Officer for Young People and for Vulnerable Adults, a Planned Giving Officer, and an Electoral Roll Officer.
Because of the unusual events of 2020, the standing committee met some thirty-six times, in various forms. The PCC met six times during 2020. Committees and working groups met between meetings. Minutes of their deliberations were received and discussed by the PCC. Notes of standing committee meetings were circulated to all PCC members.
Many of the regular activities of parish life did not take place in 2020, as a result of the disturbance caused by the lockdowns and precautions taken for the pandemic.
Committees
The PCC operates through a number of committees, which normally meet at varying intervals throughout the year:
Standing Committee
This group comprises the clergy, Churchwardens, Readers, Treasurer and two members of PCC, as well as the Secretary.
Pastoral Care Team
This group offers help and care to those in the Church and wider community who have a particular need.
Social Committee
This group organises social events on behalf of the PCC and encourages participation by as many as people possible in social and fundraising events at St James’.
Communications Committee
This group is responsible for the production and distribution of Contact magazine as well as maintenance of the website and general publicity.
Hall Committee
This group oversees the maintenance and use of the church hall.
Gardening Team
This group looks after lawns, gardens, trees, hedges and benches in the church grounds.
Young People’s Leaders (11-Ups, JAM and Messy Church)
This group coordinates and stimulates the growth of groups for children and young people within the Church and local community.
Semi-Autonomous Groups
“Celebrate Together” is a Fresh Expressions Church that includes people with disabilities.
Luncheon Club and Outreach meet to provide opportunities for the elderly and lonely to socialise.
Messy Church, for young children and their parents or carers, meets in the church and in the hall.
Substantive PCC Business in the Year
Churchwardens’ Report
We accept the government message: “Stay safe, Protect the NHS, Save lives”. 2020 has therefore been a strange year, with normal liberties suspended and no baptisms or weddings, as these were either discouraged or not permitted. Many of the usual modes of operation, refined over many years, were prohibited and had to be replaced at very short notice, although even new methods were often subsequently rejected when the guidance changed.
From 23[rd] March, all church buildings were temporarily closed, because of the coronavirus pandemic. From 29[th] March, St James’ services and occasional reflections were broadcast online, together with aids to worshipping at home, such as home-grown videos for Morning and Evening Prayer. These provisions, also available on DVD for those who have no internet access, were a lifeline for many and continue to hold the congregation together. From 1[st] July, weekday Morning Prayer resumed in the church. From 12[th] July, both the 8.00am and 10.00am Sunday Eucharist services resumed, with coronavirus precautions in place (social distancing, good ventilation, no heating, no singing, face masks etc). Attendance at the 10.00am service was initially on a 3-weekly rota basis and chairs were stacked in the nave allowing, so that around 40 people could attend at any one time, with 2-metre distancing. Kneelers and hymn books were removed,
in order to prevent contamination. Attendance was lower than expected, in part due to shielding but also probably because the Church experience was hugely altered, especially with no singing. Provision of online services continued throughout the year and remains ongoing.
From 2[nd] November, the church buildings were again closed. From 9[th] November, Morning Prayer was moved to the online platform Zoom; this still continues every weekday. From 6[th] December, the 8.00am and 10.00am Sunday services resumed once again and a booking system for the 10.00am services replaced the 3-weekly rota. This system is still in place. As infection rates are very low in this parish and our precautions are of the highest standard, services have continued, albeit with modest numbers of regular worshippers.
In addition to the above major milestones in the history both of the nation and of St James’ Church, the following milestones occurred in the life on the St James’:
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On 26[th] September, in a sparsely attended service at Exeter Cathedral, because of the pandemic restrictions, Assistant Curate Fr Steve Turner was ordained to the priesthood. On 1[st] October, he joyfully offered his first Mass, with 45 invited communicants at St James’ Church.
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After a period of isolation, which began on 12[th] August, Fr Henry took sick leave until the beginning of Advent on 29[th] November. Throughout this period, we were deeply indebted to Fr Martin Poolton, Fr Steve Turner, the retired clergy and the standing committee for facilitating ongoing worship and support in the parish. We are blessed both with a high calibre of leadership and with an excellent support structure of congregation members, who are the bedrock of care and encouragement to one another.
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In the week commencing 5[th] October 2020, the infection rates in our statistical area (MSOA) were very high indeed. When the rate reached 1,977 per 100,000 for our parish, the Churchwardens (as the Incumbent was on sick leave) made the difficult and unprecedented decision to close the church building with immediate effect, owing to concerns about individual safely, especially since some congregation members were lax about wearing masks at all times and there was strong pressure to increase the attendance by moving from a 3-weekly to a 2-weekly rota. Nevertheless, as the Bishop was unwilling to grant a dispensation for the temporary closure of St James’, a service was held only at 8.00am on 11[th] October. With reluctance, owing to the very high risk of viral transmission, 10.00am services were resumed on 18[th] October.
Finance Report
The financial results for the year to 31[st] December 2020 were memorable. Total receipts in the year fell by nearly £28,000 (a drop of some 20%) and total payments had to follow suit, meaning a fall of nearly £27,000. Unrestricted Funds (those that we can spend as we choose) decreased by just £12 – a spectacular feat.
With all normal hall activities suspended since 23[rd] March 2020, our income from that source dried up completely. Also, since Church gatherings meetings were curtailed, there was no income from weddings, baptisms, refreshments after services or plate collections. In addition, there was no summer fête and no Christmas bazaar. Income was therefore down by at least £2,500 per month (about 25%).
Cost savings were negotiated and our Parish Administrator, Sue Pinn, was furloughed for six months. Sue has since returned to work with reduced hours. We are grateful for other savings volunteered, such as costs for organists, cleaning and visiting clergy. Some small savings have, of course, occurred naturally, such as heating, lighting etc., although many of costs are fixed and inescapable.
After we realised that, without further action, our bank balance would be reduced to zero by mid-2021, and conscious that our Common Fund payments now consumed 91% of our monthly income (compared with 65% previously), we asked for help from the diocese. A discount of some £11,000 on our 2020 Common Fund payments was therefore kindly allowed.
In line with Biblical principles and our ongoing commitment, St James’ once again gave away over 5% of its income to charitable causes, many of which were overseas.
Going Concern
The PCC has reviewed the budget for income and expenditure and it has considered various different outcomes for 2021. Taking into account the available reserves, the PCC is reassured about the financial stability of the parish.
Health and Safety
The year since the APCM in 2020 was very different for all of us. From a health and safety perspective, it was dominated by the introduction of COVID-safe procedures, so that activities could take place in the church building and church hall when permitted. Risk assessments were undertaken, following guidance issued by the Church of England. These were reported at PCC meetings, where health and safety is a permanent agenda item.
Numerous measures were introduced in the church and the church hall, to reduce the possibility of transmission of COVID-19. The key principles in all cases are to reduce contact. Some of the main measures implemented to minimise contact and time in the building, whilst promoting safety, are listed below:
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Keeping numbers to an appropriate level, to allow social distancing
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Reorganisation of the seating
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Removal of hymn books and kneelers
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Wearing of face masks (in place before entering the building)
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Implementation of good hand hygiene with use of hand sanitiser
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Regular cleaning of frequently touched surfaces
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Good ventilation
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Reduction of visits to the church building to essential tasks and services only
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Keeping a list of people who enter the church (for track and trace purposes)
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Appropriate use of microphones
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Introduction of a Perspex screen on the pulpit
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Provision of recorded services
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The heating system, which blows warm air, is not operated when people are in the buildings
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Addition of safety and warning signage on walls and floors
Church hall users are required to abide by our specified COVID-19 guidance. Since 23[rd] March 2020, the main user was Devon and Cornwall Police, for training purposes.
Safeguarding
The PCC is committed to the safeguarding of our young people and vulnerable adults and reviews its safeguarding policy annually. Details of safeguarding contacts can be found on St James’ Church website and on the notice boards in the church and church hall. In July 2020 the PCC signed up to the Parish Safeguarding Dashboard, an online tool introduced by the Diocese of Exeter, which helps with the management of policies, procedures and training. A safeguarding report is submitted to each PCC meeting throughout the year, with updates on training, the action plan produced by the Parish Safeguarding Dashboard and information from the diocese.
Activities, Achievements and Performance
Details of all major activities of the various committees and groups as well as a summary of the treasurer’s report are set out in the attached booklet, St James’ Church: Review of the Year 2020 – 2021 . This booklet is approved by St James’ PCC as a proper report of the year.
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ST JAMES’ CHURCH, EXETER
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Annual Report and Financial Statements of the Parochial Church Council for the year ended 31 December 2020
Incumbent: Reverend Prebendary Henry Pryse Assistant Priest: Reverend Martin Poolton Curate: Reverend Steve Turner Bankers: NatWest, 59 High St, Exeter CBF/CCLA, 85 Queen Victoria Street, London Independent examiner: Mrs. Dawn Bird, MIMA Chartered Mathematician Website: www.stjamesexeter.org St James’ Church, Mount Pleasant Road, Exeter, EX4 7AH Charity Commission number: 1128877
Independent[Examiner's] a Tf[Certificate] a i for the PCC Accounts
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THE CHURCH
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Report to the trustees of: ot James”, Exeter Parochial Church Council
On accounts for the year ended: _ 31/12/2020 Charity Number (if applicable): | 1128877
Respective responsibilities The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The
of trustees and examiner charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section
144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent
examination is needed.
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It is my responsibility to: e examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, e to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
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e to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the examiner’s statement Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
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Independent examiner's In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention (etherthan~ statement that-disclosed-below—)
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
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e to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
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e to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
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have not been met; or
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ST. JAMES' CHURCH, EXETER Financial statements for year ended 31 December 2020
| CASH FLOW STATEMENT | CASH FLOW STATEMENT | 2020 | 2019 | |||||
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| £ | £ | £ | ||||||
| Total Receipts in year | (Note 2) | 112,795 | 136,629 | |||||
| Total Payments in year (Note 3) | 109,500 | 132,213 | ||||||
| Excess of Receipts over Payments | 3,295 | 4,415 | ||||||
| NatWest Bank account | at 1 January |
38,077 | 33,662 | |||||
| NatWest Bank account | at 31 December | 48,073 | 48,135 | |||||
| Cheques not presented | -6,700 | -10,058 | ||||||
| 41,373 | 38,077 | |||||||
| Cash at Bank and in hand | 41,373 | 38,077 | ||||||
| 2020 | 2019 | |||||||
| BREAKDOWN of | funds | £ | £ | |||||
| Unrestricted (includes | Designated | -see below) | 33,854 | 33,866 | ||||
| Restricted Funds (see below) | 7,518 | 4,212 | ||||||
| Cash at Bank and in hand | 41,373 | 38,077 | ||||||
| UNRESTRICTED | funds | |||||||
| General - | unrestricted funds | 33,354 | 33,366 | |||||
| Designated - Bequests and Memorial donations | 500 | 500 | ||||||
| Total Unrestricted Funds | 33,854 | 33,866 | ||||||
| RESTRICTED | funds : |
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| Common Fund Provision | 4,000 | 0 | ||||||
| Rector's Discretionary Fund | 1,315 | 1,315 | ||||||
| Flower Fund | 629 | 543 | ||||||
| Hall refurbishment | 279 | 279 | ||||||
| Organ and Fabric Fund | 566 | 1,344 | ||||||
| Celebrate Together | 730 | 730 | ||||||
| Total | Restricted Funds | 7,518 | 4,212 | |||||
| Income-generating | Investments, including Endowment Funds : | |||||||
| Shares | 2020 | 2019 | ||||||
| £ | £ | |||||||
| CBF | Investment Fund Shares | 18,452.23 | 377,287 | 352,917 | ||||
| (held forPCC byExeterDiocesan | Boardof Finance) | |||||||
| Endowment | Funds | Shares | ||||||
| 25p Ordinary Shares Astra | Zeneca Group plc | 360.00 | 26,366 | 27,385 | ||||
| CBF | Investment Fund | Shares | 3,666.78 | 74,974 | 70,131 | |||
| M & G Charifund Units | (FlowerFund) | Fund) | 224.00 | 3,075 | 3,720 | |||
| 104,415 | 101,236 |
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ST. JAMES' CHURCH, EXETER Notes to Financial statements for year ended 31 December 2020
| 2) INCOMING RESOURCES | 2020 | 2019 | ||
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | TOTAL | ||
| funds | funds | |||
| RECEIPTS - UNRESTRICTED | £ | £ | £ | £ |
| Incoming resources from donors | ||||
| Stewardship and Collections | 65,089 | 74,861 | ||
| Income Tax recovered | 13,782 | 16,500 | ||
| Sundry donations for general purposes | 2,168 | 2,653 | ||
| Sundry donations for specifed purposes | 0 | 510 | ||
| Designated - Bequests and Memorial donations | 0 | 0 | ||
| 81,039 | 81,039 | 94,524 | ||
| Other voluntary incoming resources | ||||
| Fundraising and social events income | 0 | 0 | 2,873 | |
| Income from investments | ||||
| Dividends from investments | 13,472 | 13,472 | 13,112 | |
| Income from activities | ||||
| Hall receipts | 8,722 | 15,997 | ||
| Funerals, marriages - PCC fees | 1,424 | 1,828 | ||
| Retreats | 0 | 222 | ||
| Magazine | 995 | 1,020 | ||
| Luncheon Club | 428 | 2,798 | ||
| Church hire, coffee,etc | 524 | 1,460 | ||
| 12,094 | 12,094 | 23,325 | ||
| Total Receipts - UNRESTRICTED | 106,604 | 106,604 | 133,834 | |
| NON-CASH MOVEMENT - RESTRICTED | ||||
| Common Fund Discount | 4,000 | 4,000 | 0 | |
| RECEIPTS - RESTRICTED | ||||
| Incoming resources from donors | ||||
| Donations - Equipment and vestments | 1,966 | 2,204 | ||
| Celebrate Together | 0 | 250 | ||
| 1,966 | 1,966 | 2,454 | ||
| Income from investments | ||||
| Flower Fund - Dividend income& receipts | 225 | 225 | 341 | |
| Total Receipts - RESTRICTED | 2,191 | 2,191 | 2,795 | |
| TOTALRECEIPTS | ~406,604 | 6,191 | 112,795 | 136,629 |
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Notes to Financial statements for year ended 31 December 2020
ST. JAMES' CHURCH, EXETER
| 3) OUTGOINGS - Resources expended | 2020 | 2019 | ||
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | = ro 7,) | ||
| funds | funds | |||
| £ | £ | g | £ | |
| PAYMENTS - UNRESTRICTED | ||||
| Activities directly relating to the work of the Church: | ||||
| Ministry:- Common Fund - Diocese of Exeter | 68,046 | 80,298 | ||
| Clergy expenses (incl. visiting Priests) |
2,947 | 4,454 | ||
| Secretarial and Parish Office (nett) | 5,384 | 9,324 | ||
| Church running expenses (including insurance) | 5,896 | 5,786 | ||
| Church and Office fabric (including Quingennial) | 720 | 1,637 | ||
| Maintenance of Church buildings | 3,682 | 2,066 | ||
| Organist and music | 1,156 | 3,145 | ||
| Altar requisites | 548 | 1,902 | ||
| Retreats | 0 | 212 | ||
| Magazine expenses | 1,215 | 1,140 | ||
| Luncheon Club and others | 0 | 953 | ||
| Children & Messy church expenses | 0 | 241 | ||
| Insurance claims | 100 | 0 | ||
| 89,693 | 89,693 | 111,159 | ||
| Hall - running expenses |
5,591 | 5,591 | 6,905 | |
| Hall - emergency lights et al. |
0 | 0 | 3,312 | |
| Fundraising expenses | 26 | 26 | 452 | |
| Giving to Charities, missions etc. (Note 4) | 7,305 | 7,305 | 7,530 | |
| Total Payments - UNRESTRICTED | 102,615 | 102,615 | 129,357 | |
| NON-CASH MOVEMENT - UNRESTRICTED | ||||
| Common Fund Discount | 4,000 | 4,000 | 0 | |
| PAYMENTS - RESTRICTED | ||||
| Church - appeal funded equipment and cleaning | , | 1,845 | 1,166 | |
| Donations - vestments | 900 | 0 | ||
| Celebrate Together | 0 | 212 | ||
| 2,745 | 2,745 | 1,378 | ||
| Flower Fund | 140 | 140 | 1,478 | |
| Total Payments - RESTRICTED | 2,885 | 2,885 | 2,856 | |
| TOTALPAYMENTS | 106,615 | 2,885 | 109,500 | 132,213 |
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ST. JAMES' CHURCH, EXETER
Notes to Financial statements for year ended 31 December 2020
4) GIVING TO CHARITIES, MISSIONS, etc.
| and Donations | ||
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| Overseas | ||
| USPG | 450 | 1,000 |
| Tearfund | 1,000 | |
| Diocese of Melanesia | 1,000 | |
| St Peters Malawi Education Trust | 1,000 | |
| UK based | ||
| Mothers’ Union | 540 | |
| Balloons | 540 | |
| Hospiscare | 540 | |
| The Compassionate Friends | 540 | |
| ICE (Initiative in Christian Education) | 540 | |
| Traidcraft | 100 | |
| Christians Together | 35 | |
| Devon Historic Churches | 20 | |
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ST. JAMES' CHURCH, EXETER Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31° December 2020
1. Accounting Policies
The Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and the Statement of Recommended Practice, on the Receipts and Payments basis.
2. Analysis of Fund Movements for the Year
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i. UNRESTRICTED FUNDS may be used by the PCC for any of its ordinary purposes. The PCC has chosen to set aside bequests and memorial donations to be used for fitting future projects or commitments. There is therefore a DESIGNATED fund that remains part of the unrestricted funds. Movements in the funds are shown in the cash flow statement.
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ii. RESTRICTED FUNDS represent income which may be spent only on the specific purpose for which they were given or for which they were invited. Any balance remaining unspent is carried forward as a balance on that fund and may not be absorbed into general funds.
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iii. © ENDOWMENT FUNDS are funds whose capital must be maintained: only income arising from the investment of the endowment may be used, either as restricted or as unrestricted funds depending upon the purpose for which the endowment was established.
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Investments Quoted investments are valued at bid-market prices at 31° December. Apart from bank balances, there are no other investment assets.
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Assets and Liabilities i. | The church and grounds as well as the Rectory and the curate’s house are vested in the Representative Body of the Church of England and are not parish assets.
ii. Moveable church contents (plate, furniture etc.) are inalienable property and require a faculty for disposal. They are recorded in the Church Terrier log. Many are historic and no reliable cost basis exists for them; they are neither recognised nor listed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities below.
iii. Other assets and property, which are retained for or occupied for Church purposes and which are not investment assets, are listed below in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as non-monetary assets.
5. Statement of Assets and Liabilities
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ASSETS Hall: The building, kitchen equipment, cooker, fridge/freezer, water heater, cupboards, chairs, tables, stage curtains, heaters, fire guards and copper piping.
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Grounds: Lawnmower, shed, cycle rack, notice boards. Parish Office:PC, software, photocopier and office equipment. Church: Organ, silverware, vestments, altar frontals, statues, pictures, Clavinova, CCTV equipment, loop system, PA equipment, Optoma projector and screens, heaters, guards and copper piping.
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DEBTORS HMRC December 2020 claim received in January 2021: £983.99 (December 2019: £1,886.74 - received in January 2020)
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LIABILTIES There were no liabilities at the year end.
Accounts Report 2020 - from the Finance Team
Our financial results for the year to 31°" December 2020 have been memorable. Our total receipts in the year have fallen by nearly £24,000 (a drop of some 17.5%), and our total payments have had to follow suit falling by nearly £23,000. Our Unrestricted Funds (being those that we can spend as we choose) have decreased by just £12 — a spectacular feat.
With all the normal hall activities suspended since 23" March 2020, our income from that source dried up completely. Also, church meetings have been curtailed; hence there has been no money from weddings, baptisms, coffee after church as well as limited plate collections. Also of course, no summer fete and no Christmas bazaar. Our income has been down by at least £2,500 per month as a result (about 25% down).
Cost savings were negotiated; these included our Parish administrator, Sue Pinn, being furloughed for six months (now on reduced hours). We are grateful for other savings which have been volunteered such as with the organists, cleaning and visiting clergy. Of course there are some small savings that have occurred naturally such as heating, lighting etc., but many of our costs are fixed and inescapable.
Realising that our bank balance would be reduced to zero by mid-2021 if nothing was done, and conscious that our Common Fund Payments now consumed 91% of our monthly income (previously 65%), we asked for help from the Diocese. They kindly allowed a discount of some £11,000 on our 2020 Common Fund payments.
We have again given away in excess of 5% of our income to charitable causes, mainly overseas. The PCC now has a formulated decision-making process for charitable giving, and we are grateful to Tim Bayton for the help he has given to PCC in drawing up these guidelines.
More recently we have been fortunate that the Devon and Cornwall Police have been renting our hall for training purposes, providing us with an income while lockdown and other restrictions are preventing it from being used otherwise.
The continued coronavirus COVID-19 turbulenceand disruptions promise to make 2021 another interesting year for our finances as we Strive to remain financially healthy.
We are truly grateful for all the continued generosity and faithful support which has been given to St James’ Church during this challenging period.
Rachel Martindill Nigel Ridgway
Independent[Examiner's] a T Certificatea = for the PCC Accounts
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THE CHURCH
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Report to the trustees of: St dates"; Ekerer Parochial Church Council
On accounts for the year ended: _ 31/12/2020 Charity Number (if applicable): | 1128877
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Respective responsibilities The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The of trustees and examiner charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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e examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, e to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
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e to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the examiner’s statement Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
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Independent examiner's — In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention fether-thanstatement that-disclesed-below—)
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
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e to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
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e to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
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have not been met; or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
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