St James Church, Anston
Annual Report and Financial Accounts For the year ended 31[st] December 2022
ST JAMES CHURCH, ANSTON (Charity No: 1129033)
Annual Report of the Parochial Church Council For the year ended 31st December 2022
Administrative information
St. James Church is situated in South Anston. We are part of the Diocese of Sheffield. The correspondence address is 17 Rackford Road, NorthAnston, Sheffield, S25 4DE.
The Parochial Church Council (PCC) is a charity which is registered with the Charity Commission.
PCC members who have served from 1st January 2022 until the date this report was approved are:
Incumbent: Revd Jon Hidden Assistant Priest: Revd Barbara Cushing Wardens: Pat Bradey Ron Cushing (resigned as warden 18[th] May 2022)
Representatives on the Deanery Synod
Pat Bradey Tracey Winfrow Representatives on the Diocesan Synod Rev’d Jon Hidden Pat Bradey Elected members: Peter Howard - Hon. Treasurer Sue Harpham – Hon. Secretary Ron Cushing (appointed 18[th] May 2022) Alan Broomhead (resigned 17[th] January 2022) Hazel Coates David Little Diane Moseley (resigned 18[th] May 2022) Kathy Nunnington Mira Robinson Julie Tedder Co-opted member: Tracey Winfrow
Structure, governance and management
The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. All church attendees are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC.
Objectives and activities
St James’ PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. It also has maintenance responsibilities for the Church itself in South Anston and the Church Hall in North Anston.
Achievements and performance
Church attendance
There are 90 parishioners on the electoral roll as at the date of this report. The average weekly attendance, counted during October, was 50 which is still considerably down on previous years due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Review of the year 2022
The full PCC met on 10 occasions during the period.
Thankfully we are meeting regularly again on a Sunday in person after Covid, this has meant we have put some things down as a church yet also kept some things we learnt from the Covid experience. For example continuing the distribution of a weekly newsletter, which goes out to about 25 people who are not on the internet or find it harder to come to church of a Sunday. Another thing we’ve kept is the church being open on a Wednesday for a short act of worship and for people to drop off items for the foodbank. Despite a further Covid outbreak in the autumn we were able to run our usual pattern of Christmas services which saw many visitors come and be part of our worship.
Our Ministry Team has a breadth of experience and includes a part time SSM licensed as Assistant Priest and two Lay Readers. We also have six Pastoral Workers who exercise varied roles. In addition, we have four trained and licensed Worship Leaders, two Godly Play Practitioners, and Tracey Winfrow, our Children and Young Families Worker. We are committed to supporting those who wish to train and to enabling all of our congregation to grow and exercise their gifts.
We have rich and varied services from traditional Book of Common Prayer, Holy Communion through to Family Holy Communion Services to less formal Liquid Worship style services. We also hold a popular Memorial service, a busy Remembrance Day service for our uniformed groups and we have occasional extra Prayer and Praise evenings held in our church hall. Owing to a backlog caused by Covid, our Baptisms have been taking place outside of our Sunday services. Also, after two years of no weddings, we’ve had many this year due to the Covid backlog; they have all been joyous services.
Our Children and Young Families Worker runs a Tuesday morning Toddler group at the Church Hall. This has grown over the last year as people have got used to being out post Covid and as word has spread about it. She also has been able to re-start visiting schools which has included RE lessons, Open the Book Bible stories and a Christmas concert at St James.
The Natter Cafe is normally held every week in The Church Hall and is an integral part of our outreach to the community, attracting the recently bereaved and the elderly, alongside church members. It serves simple drinks and food in relaxed surroundings supported by a team of volunteers. As the community has grown together, bring and share lunches have been held after Café. This year our Assistant priest has started a post Natter café group study (e.g. for Advent or Lent) which has been very popular with lots of people staying after the Café. Alongside the Café, a group of men, typically husbands of Café attendees have been meeting to do jobs around the church hall. This has even developed into a termly social men’s dinner where these men and others from the church gather for a meal.
We are re-developing links with our neighbouring parishes so we can work together to grow mission across our deanery via our “Mission Partnership”. Covid naturally stopped this, but now with a new incumbent in a neighboring parish there is new impetus and we’ve already had several joint services as a Mission Partnership. Alongside this, we work ecumenically with joint services and the running of joint Advent and Lent courses.
Further afield, we offer ongoing support to several Charities: Bluebell Wood Hospice, Rothacs and Charis; we value the work of Mel Welch and Mandy Hunter in Mozambique and support them both financially and prayerfully. We also contribute to The Dinnington Food Bank, organized by The Salvation Army and we collected for them at our Harvest service.
There is much to give thanks for in the lrfe of our church, though we need to keep praying. As we move forward we have opportunities to find out where God is at work and join in, and we are reminded we are called as the Body of Christ to work together, entrusting our church to God for a new and exciting future. Financlal Review As we tome out of the restrictions plxed on us by the Covid-19 pandemic. income continues to fall.. Total receipts to the General Fund were £49.719 which is down £1.500 from last year. Other receipts were down £9,crfxI from last year due mainly due to a defictt on our investment funds caused by the Ukraine invasion and woddwide inflationary pressures. This was offset by a considerable rise in Church Hall income as Covid-19 restrictions have eased. Total payments from the General Fund were £41,41N) which is £7,1 less than last year. mainly as a result of an agreed reduction in our Diocesan Common Fund contribution. Other expenditure was down £2.)0. The net result for the year was a net surplus of E8,3LD on the Generdl Fund of which £2.9(N) was transferred to the Childrens, and Young Families fund to cover these costs. Moving forward, the PCC decided to retain our Common Fund contributvJn for 2023 at £29,1. Despite a reasonable surplus on the General Fund, we continue to face tough times financially as a church, especially as we have numerous capital projerts in the pipeline but God h35 been generous to us. for which we have to be very thankful. However, we must ensure that we keep a tight rein on all finances. ReseNes pollcy It is our policy to retain in the General Fund reserve. contained within Unrestricted Funds. a sum to provide some cover in the event of a sudden loss of income or costly repair. With actumulated interest, the balance in this fund currently stands at £10.077. C4 Mijl. Approved by the PCC on the 20th March 2023 and s*ned on thelr behalf by Rewl Jon Hlddèn
ST JAMES CHURCH, ANSTON (Charity No: 1129033)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES For the year ending 31st December 2022
| Note INCOMING RESOURCES Voluntary income 2(a) Income from investments 2(b) Church activities 2(c) Other incoming resources 2(d) TOTAL INCOME EXPENDITURE Church activities 3(a) Raising funds 3(b) TOTAL EXPENDITURE NET INCOME BEFORE TRANSFERS Transfers between funds 5 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Funds brought forward 1st January 2022 8-11 Funds carried forward 31st December 2022 8-11 |
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment TOTAL FUNDS Funds Funds Funds Funds 2022 2021 £ £ £ £ £ £ 41,586 513 925 0 43,024 50,311 -811 -2,151 -194 -1,493 -4,649 8,271 8,467 9,655 0 0 18,122 8,402 477 372 0 0 849 809 |
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| 49,719 8,389 731 -1,493 57,346 67,793 |
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| 41,312 11,551 0 0 52,863 62,070 113 0 0 0 113 105 |
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| 41,425 11,551 0 0 52,976 62,175 |
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| 8,294 -3,162 731 -1,493 4,370 5,618 -2,900 2,900 0 0 0 0 |
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| 5,394 -262 731 -1,493 4,370 5,618 13,098 29,874 2,418 16,296 61,686 56,068 |
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| 18,492 29,612 3,149 14,803 66,056 61,686 |
The notes on pages 3 to 11 form part of these accounts.
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srJM£s MsroN (c(rity No.. 1129033) BALANCE SHEET AT 31ST DECEMBER 2022 2022 2021 Notes CURRENT LSSETS Debtors Short term dep051t5 Cash at bank and in hand 2.352 52.401 10,952 938 52.061 9,602 65,705 62.601 CURRENT UABILITIES Creditors- amount5 falling due wr(hin one year -351 915 TOTAL NET ASSETS 66,056 61,686 PARISH FUNDS Unrestricted DesI8nated Restricted Endowment 18,492 29.612 3,149 14.803 13,098 29.874 2,418 16,296 io li 66,056 61,686 Approved by the Parochial Church Council on the 20th March 2023 and signed on r($ behalf bv-. Rev. John Hidden Ivicarl Mr PeterG Howard (Hon. Treasurer) The notes on pages 3 to 11 form part of these accounts.
ST JAMES CHURCH, ANSTON (Charity No: 1129033)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ending 31st December 2022
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The PCC is a public benefit entity within the meaning of FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared under the Charities Act 2011 and in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 governing the individual accounts of PCC's and with the Regulations' "true and fair view" provisions, together with FRS (2016) as the applicable accounting standards and the 2016 version of the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP (FRS 102)).
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and 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 affliation to another body nor those that are informal gatherings of church members.
Endowment Funds
Endowment funds are funds, the capital of which must be maintained, only income arising from investment of the endowment may be used either as restricted or unrestricted funds depending upon the purpose for which the endowment was established.
Restricted Funds
Restricted funds represent a) income from trusts or endowments which may be expended only on those restricted objects provided in the terms of the trust or bequest, and b) donations or grants received for a specific object for which they were given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of each year must be carried forward as a balance on that fund. The PCC does not usually invest separately for each fund. Where there is no separate investment, interest is apportioned to individual funds on an average basis.
Unrestricted Funds
Unrestricted funds are general funds which can be used for PCC ordinary purposes.
Designated Funds
Designated funds are sums set aside out of general funds for specific designated purposes. They can be transferred back to unrestricted funds at any time.
Incoming Resources
Planned giving, collections and donations are recognised when received. Tax refunds are recognised when the incoming resource to which they relate is received. Grants and legacies are accounted for when the PCC is legally entitled to the amounts due. Interest is accrued. All other income is recognised when it is receivable. All incoming resources are accounted for gross.
Expenditure
Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, if that award creates a binding or constructive obligation on the PCC. The Diocesan Parish Share is accounted for when due. Accounts received specifically for mission are dealt with as restricted funds. All other expenditure is generally recognised when it is incurred and is accounted for gross.
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ST JAMES CHURCH, ANSTON (Charity No: 1129033)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) For the year ending 31st December 2022
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Fixed Assets
Consecrated and benefice property is not included in the accounts by s.10 of the Charities Act 2011. Moveable church furnishings held by the incumbent and churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal are inalienable property, listed in the Church's inventory, which can be inspected (at any reasonable time).
For anything acquired prior to 2000 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the financial statements.
Equipment used within the Church premises is depreciated on a straight line basis over 4 years. Individual items of equipment with a purchase price of £1,000 or less are written off when the asset is acquired. All such assets are separately disclosed on the Balance Sheet.
Investments
Investments are valued at market value at 31 December.
| 2. INCOMING RESOURCES 2(a) Voluntary income Planned giving: Gift aid donations Other Collections Gift Aid recoverable Donations, appeals etc. 2(b) Income from investments Interest rec'd and Investment fund deficit/income 2(c) Church activities Church Hall lettings Parochial fees 2(d) Other incoming resources Fund raising Sundry other receipts Total income |
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment TOTAL FUNDS Funds Funds Funds Funds 2022 2021 £ £ £ £ £ £ 22,974 395 760 24,129 28,312 7,875 7,875 6,041 2243 2,243 1,163 7,869 118 165 8,152 9,905 625 625 4,890 |
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| 41,586 513 925 0 43,024 50,311 |
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| -811 -2151 -194 -1493 -4,649 8,271 |
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| 8,785 8,785 2,327 8,467 870 9,337 6,075 |
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| 8,467 9,655 0 0 18,122 8,402 |
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| 440 372 812 724 37 37 85 |
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| 477 372 0 0 849 809 |
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| 49,719 8,389 731 -1,493 57,346 67,793 |
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ST JAMES CHURCH, ANSTON (Charity No: 1129033)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) For the year ending 31st December 2022
| 3. EXPENDITURE 3(a) Church activities Missionary and charitable giving Overseas Charis Ministries - Mel & Mandy Home CARE ROTHACS Bluebell Wood Hospice Yorkshire Bellringers Ministry: Diocesan Common Fund contribution Other ministry costs Light, heat, insurance and water rates Altar and service materials Cleaning expenses Downpipe and hopper replacements Boiler and heating repairs Fire extinguisher service Insurance excess re roof repairs Electrical repairs Sound system repairs Other maintenance costs Training , books and housegroup materials Children and young peoples' ministry Church Hall running costs Church Hall floor repairs Printing, stationery and photocopying Christian Copyright licence Hardship payments Screen laptop replacement Zoom subscriptions Independent examiner gift Other miscellaneous expenses 3(b) Raising funds Costs of gift envelopes Total expenditure |
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment TOTAL FUNDS Funds Funds Funds Funds 2022 2021 £ £ £ £ £ £ 600 600 600 0 125 450 450 400 450 450 375 3 3 3 |
|---|---|
| 1,503 0 0 0 1,503 1,503 29,000 29,000 35,000 326 326 376 5,922 5,922 5,720 418 418 127 1,077 1,077 1,287 0 5,300 750 750 616 0 378 0 250 210 210 200 385 385 0 54 54 95 4 4 492 4,588 4,588 4,323 4,412 4,412 3,952 2,551 2,551 0 659 659 779 568 568 542 130 130 0 0 669 14 14 173 150 150 145 142 142 143 |
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| 41,312 11,551 0 0 52,863 62,070 |
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| 113 113 105 |
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| 113 0 0 0 113 105 |
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| 41,425 11,551 0 0 52,976 62,175 |
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ST JAMES CHURCH, ANSTON (Charity No: 1129033)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) For the year ending 31st December 2022
4. Related Party transactions
The total amount paid to PCC members as trustees of the charity for Childrens' work, cleaning duties and other costs was general expenses was £4,525 (2021- £5,484) for the year.
The total identified gifts from PCC members and their families donated was £11,844 (2021- £16,464) for the year.
5. Transfers between Funds
The following transfers have been made between funds:
| Childrens' and Families Worker Fund to General Fund To fund Tracey Winfrow's work. 6. Debtors Gift aid tax recoverable (2 months, 2021-1 month) Church Hall rent debtors Fundraising Other debtor-Payment in advance for next year 7. Liabilities Amounts falling due within one year Diocesan Common Fund contribution Credit card balance Accrual - electric and gas Accrual - donation to independent examiner Other creditors |
Unrestricted Designated Funds Funds £ £ -2,900 2,900 |
|---|---|
| 2022 2021 1,270 463 403 175 79 300 600 0 |
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| 2,352 938 |
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| 0 0 0 669 -483 -106 150 145 -18 207 |
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| -351 915 |
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ST JAMES CHURCH, ANSTON (Charity No: 1129033)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) For the year ending 31st December 2022
8. Funds (Unrestricted)
| Balance at 1st January 2022 Income General Fund 1,510 Opening balance 50,530 Receipts Tfr to Childrens' and Fam. Worker Fund Payments Closing balance 1,510 50,530 52,040 General Fund Reserve 11,588 Opening balance Investment deficit Closing balance 11,588 0 11,588 |
Balance at Payments 31st December 2022 2,900 41,425 7,715 44,325 7,715 52,040 811 10,777 811 10,777 11,588 |
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NB. This fund was set up some years ago as a buffer against a sudden loss of income or unexpected expenditure.
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Total Unrestricted Funds 18,492
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ST JAMES CHURCH, ANSTON (Charity No: 1129033)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) For the year ending 31st December 2022
9. Funds (Designated)
| Balance at 1st January 2022 Income Church Hall Fund 115 Opening balance 8,785 Lettings 0 Fundraising Investment deficit Light, heat, insurance and cleaning Floor repairs Other repairs Sundry expenses Closing balance 115 8,785 8,900 Fabric Fund (Designated) 26,227 Opening balance 870 Wedding & funeral fees 115 Fundraising Investment deficit Closing balance 26,227 985 27,212 Outreach Fund 2,492 Opening balance Investment deficit Closing balance 2,492 0 2,492 |
Balance at Payments 31st December 2022 72 4,308 2,551 54 50 1,865 7,035 1,865 8,900 1,869 25,343 1,869 25,343 27,212 175 2,317 175 2,317 2,492 |
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ST JAMES CHURCH, ANSTON (Charity No: 1129033)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) For the year ending 31st December 2022
9. Funds (Designated - continued)
| Balance at 1st January 2022 Income Childrens' and Families Worker Fund 1,040 Opening balance 395 General donations 118 Tax recoverable 257 Fundraising 2,900 Transfer from General Fund Investment deficit Childrens' and Families worker fees Materials Closing balance 1,040 3,670 4,710 NB. This Fund is being used to finance Tracey Winfrow's Children and Families work. |
Balance at Payments 31st December 2022 35 4,486 102 87 4,623 87 4,710 |
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29,874 Total Designated Funds 29,612
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ST JAMES CHURCH, ANSTON (Charity No: 1129033)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) For the year ending 31st December 2022
10. Funds (Restricted)
| Balance at 1st January 2022 Income Hardship Fund 1,977 Opening balance Investment deficit Closing balance 1,977 0 1,977 |
Balance at Payments 31st December 2022 138 1,839 138 1,839 1,977 |
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NB. This Fund was created to provide assistance to needy families at the discretion of the vicar/PCC.
Fabric Fund (Restricted)
| 0 Opening balance 760 General donations 165 Tax recoverable Investment deficit Closing balance 0 925 925 Wrights Bellringers Fund 441 Opening balance Investment deficit Closing balance 441 0 441 2,418 Total Restricted Funds |
25 900 25 900 925 31 410 31 410 441 3,149 |
900 |
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| 900 | ||
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ST JAMES CHURCH, ANSTON (Charity No: 1129033)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) For the year ending 31st December 2022
11. Funds (Endowment)
| Balance at 1st January 2022 Income CBF re Church Hall - note original endowment amount = £7,941) 16,296 Opening balance Investment deficit Closing balance 16,296 0 16,296 |
Balance at Payments 31st December 2022 1,493 14,803 1,493 14,803 16,296 |
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NB. This fund originates from the sale of the caretaker's cottage at the Church Hall many years ago.
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sfJM£s c9[RC[. M5foN (cfiarity No.. 1129033) INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT Thts report on the financial staiemefits of the PCC for theyear ended 31st December 2022. which are Set out on pages I to 11, is in respect of an examination carried out ID accordance with ihe Church Accounttng Regulations 20061"the Regularions") nd 5eciion 145 of ihe Chariiies Act 20111"the Act'l. As members of the PCC, you aTe re5pon5ible for the preparation of the financial statements.. you consider that the audit requirement of the Re8ulation5 ènd Section 144121 of the Att do not appfy. It Is my resp0Tr51bility to issue thi5 report on those financial staternents in accordance with the terms ol the Regulations. My examination was carried OLrt in accordance with the General (*rettions gNen by the Charity Commission under Section 145ISllbl of the Act and to be lound in the Church Guidance, 2( edition. That examination includes a review of the accountlll8 records kept by the PCC and 3 comparison of the accounts with those records. It also Iniludes considering arsy uTru5ual items or disc105ure rnatter5. The procedures undertaken do not provide provide all the evidence that would be wuiied in an audit, and consequently I do not expre55 aTrd audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. n connettion with my examinatiors, no matter has come to my attention.. 11 which gives rne reasoltable £au5e to believe that in any material spert the requirements= - to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Act, and - to prepare financial statements, which accord with the accountin8 records and comply with the requirernent5 of the Act and the Regulations have not been met." or 21 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in ordeT to enable a proper Undersnding of the accounts to be reached. (Signed) Peter H Jones 27 Crimcar Avenue Sheffield 510 4Ea February 20/ 12