**THE PARISH CHURCH OF SAINT COLUMBA , ANFIELD** 

**ANNUAL REPORTS AND ACCOUNTS** FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020 

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## **CONTENTS** 

**Legal and administrative information** 

**Aims and Purposes** 

**Trustees Reports – Statutory and Non-Statutory** 

**Independent Examiner’s Report** 

**Statement of Financial Activities** 

**Balance Sheet** 

**Notes to the Financial Statements** 

**Objectives and Activities** 

**Accounts and Independent Examiner’s Report** 

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**THE PARISH CHURCH OF SAINT COLUMBA, ANFIELD ‘MISSIONARY DISCIPLES: POINTING PEOPLE TO JESUS’** 


## **THE VICAR** 

## **Fr Daniel Howard SSC** 

St Columba’s Vicarage, Pinehurst Avenue, Liverpool, L4 7UQ 0151 474 7231 fr.danielhoward@gmail.com 

**Chairman’s Report for the year ended 2020** 

Easter 2021 

## Dear Friends, 

The Annual Meeting is a chance for us to take stock and look back at the past year. Needless to say, 2020 will be etched in our minds forever. Just three weeks after my induction as Vicar of the parish, we were all ordered to stay at home, and churches closed their doors for a period of four months. Last year was, for so many, one of the most difficult in living memory, and I would agree with that statement. Things have been extremely challenging for the Church, and in some ways, in this first quarter of 2021, we are still experiencing the effects and trying to overcome those challenges. 

What happened to us as a parish last year? Despite the immeasurable damage caused by Covid-19, not least in the tragic loss of human life, Saint Columba’s remained active and present in this community. During the first few months of the pandemic we undertook a number of funerals in the parish, and were able to offer the hope that was so desperately needed in such hopeless times. For many, there was a natural sadness that funerals could not take place in Church, but they were nevertheless conducted with the same dignity and grace, that we have become well respected for in Anfield and beyond. 

Whilst our doors were closed, the round of prayer continued for the people of the parish, and resources were made available for all those on the electoral roll and those who requested them. These included packs for Lent, Easter and the immediate months following, comprising of orders for morning, evening and night prayer, and devotions such as the rosary, the stations of the cross and spiritual communion prayers and scripture reading plans. All of these things were designed to enable us to be spiritually fed whilst away from the sacrament. This was underpinned by the offering, privately, of the Mass on all Sundays and holy days. 

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In the early summer we were able to open our doors, initially for private prayer, and then, public worship once again; this was a great source of hope and comfort to those who came, others continued to shield to protect their health and those of their families. A long period of time was spent, prior to re-opening, working out how we could do so safely, adapting the building and our practices to those deemed ‘Covid Secure’, ensuring that social distancing, hand sanitization, thorough cleaning and clear rules were put in place. I am deeply grateful for those who assisted in any way in facilitating the commencement of public worship once again. 

During this time we were able to have installed a new, largely wireless sound system; the previous installation had largely given up after a period of many years, and so, the money was used from the legacies of Edward Franklin and Rene Eve to install a new system which has substantially improved the sound within the Church, allowing everything to be heard clearly and affording us other options for recording and such in the future. 

I was particularly pleased that Saint Columba’s began the round of public worship as soon as it was legally possible, particularly when many, many churches remained closed; it was a joy to welcome Christians from other parishes to join in our worship. Whilst it was a joy to re-open, the worship was necessarily different, the absence of communal singing was a source of pain for many, and that has continued to be the case during these months of 2021, but we do take joy in the fact that the Mass is able to be celebrated, for it is the ‘source and summit of the Christian life’. 

Finance was, for so many people, a great cause of concern during the pandemic; people were anxious about their jobs and of course the maintenance of business. At the beginning of the pandemic I made the decision on behalf of the PCC to take advantage of the government’s furlough scheme. This scheme has enabled us to look to the future with confidence and re-open Columba’s Community Café as soon as it is safe to do so. I am likewise indebted to you, as the people of God, for your faithfulness during that most difficult year, for your continued generosity and the maintenance of your regular giving to the life of the church; this has enabled us to continue the work of Christian ministry – thank you! I must also formally thank Rosie & Jim’s Nursery who have continued to pay rent for their use of the building throughout this last year. All of these things in combination have ensured that we have been able to meet all our financial commitments. However, moving forward we will need to keep this under constant review. 

The PCC met in 2020 when it was safe and permitted to do so, particularly in the summer months and in October; however, with the second national lockdown, our physical meetings were somewhat frustrated, the main business of the PCC 

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was moved forward by the Churchwardens and I during that period. Since the last APCM there have been changes to the standing committee, Tony Oulton has stepped down as warden after several years in post – I am very grateful to Tony for his diligence and commitment over many years and I am delighted that he remains a PCC member. Carolyn Swash now fulfils the role of Churchwarden, along with Jeff Brandwood who was duly re-elected and my thanks go to them both for being willing to fulfil this role. 

We were able to celebrate Advent and Christmas albeit differently last year, and whilst we missed much of the communal aspect and the socializing with one another, we nevertheless proclaimed with confidence once again that the Word became flesh: Christ Jesus came to save us. That is at the heart of what we believe, it is what we proclaim and it the rule by which we live. As we pray for an end to this pandemic it is my hope that we can come to realise this more deeply as Christian people and flowing from this renewed understanding seek to share it with others as ‘Missionary Disciples: Pointing People to Jesus’. One of my great inspirations in the recent period of the Church’s life is the French theologian, Fr Yves Congar, in his words: ‘if the Church boldly throws herself open to lay activity, she will experience such as springtime as we cannot imagine’. When the pandemic abates, we will move forward by God’s grace, in making this vision a reality – we will do it together. 

Yours in Christ, 

## _Fr Daniel_ 

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The Parish of Saint Columba’s is a well-established Christian community, located in the suburb of Anfield and Deanery of Walton, within the Diocese of Liverpool. 

Since the early incumbencies of Fr Norman Alcock and Fr James Howard Foy the parish has been firmly rooted in the Catholic tradition of the Church of England, and displays all its hallmarks both liturgically and doctrinally. The parish is led by Fr Daniel Howard, who was instituted as Vicar in February 2020. Fr Daniel is supported by two Churchwardens, Mr Jeff Brandwood and Mrs Carolyn Swash, and a Reader, Mr Adrian Manson, who holds the Bishop’s License. 

## **AIMS & PURPOSES** 

The Parochial Church Council (PCC) of the Parish of St Columba, Anfield has the responsibility of cooperating with the incumbent, Fr Daniel Howard, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social. The PCC is also specifically responsible for the maintenance of the Church of St Columba, Anfield. 

## **OBJECTIVES & ACTIVITIES** 

The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship in our church and to become part of our community. Our vision is detailed below (this is not an exhaustive list): 

- To be a community of ‘Missionary Disciples: Pointing people to Jesus’. 

- To allow people to worship God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, through regular attendance at mass and other public worship, and through daily personal prayer. 

- To nurture a strong, welcoming Christian community, whose values are underpinned by the teaching of our Lord Jesus Christ. 

- For all members of our church to grow in their Christian discipleship – praying, reading and learning. 

- To reach out to the local community. 

- To engage with our local school. 

- To make a bigger difference in this community – telling, serving and giving. 

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- To providing pastoral care through baptism, wedding and funeral ministry as well as the visitation of the sick and dying. 

- To offering teaching to children and young people and providing opportunity for them to explore matters of faith. 

- To deliver catechetical and formational programmes. 

## **ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION** 

The Parochial Church Council is a body corporate (PCC Powers Measure 1956, Church Representation Rules 2020), and is registered with the Charity Commission, number: 1129512 under the name ‘The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St. Columba, Anfield’. 

## **CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS:** 

St Columba’s Vicarage Pinehurst Avenue Anfield Liverpool L4 7UQ 

## **BANK:** 

HSBC Lord Street Liverpool L2 6PG 

## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER:** 

Mr Paul Collins Collins & Co Chartered Accountants 13 Hattersley House, 1 Hattersley Court, Ormskirk L39 2AY 

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## **INSURANCE PROVIDER:** 

Ecclesiastical Insurance Group Beaufort House Brunswick Road Gloucester GL1 1JZ 

## **ARCHITECT:** 

Mr Andrew Kepczyk Kepczyk Pearce Sanderson 75 Wilmslow Road Handforth SK9 3EN 

## **STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE & , MANAGEMENT** 

The structure, governance and management of the parish is determined by the rules of the Church of England, in particular the Church Representation Rules 2020. This sets out the membership of the PCC, which consists of the incumbent (Vicar), other clergy licensed to the parish, and the reader (all _ex-officio_ ), together with the two churchwardens (elected at the Annual Meeting of Parishioners) and members of the laity elected to serve on the Deanery Synod or Parochial Church Council (both of which are elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting). 

Governance of the parish is provided by the Vicar, Churchwardens and PCC, whilst day-to-day management is the responsibility of the Vicar, Churchwardens and Officers of the Parochial Church Council. Whether _ex-officio_ or elected, together, all PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance to the parish, including deciding on how the funds of the PCC are to be spent. 

## **VICAR & CHAIRMAN:** 

Fr Daniel Howard SSC BA (Hons), M.St (Oxon) 

## **HONORARY ASSISTANT PRIEST:** 

Fr Tom Allen 

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**READER:** 

Mr Adrian Manson 

## **CHURCHWARDENS:** 

Mr Jeffery Brandwood & Mrs Carolyn Swash 

## **DEANERY SYNOD REPRESENTATIVES:** 

Mr Adrian Manson, Mrs Irene Campbell & Mr Jordan Mercer 

## **STANDING COMMITTEE:** 

Fr Daniel Howard, Jeff Brandwood (Warden), Carolyn Swash (Warden), Irene Campbell (Secretary), Julie Holland (Treasurer). 

The existence of the Standing Committee is required under the Church Representation Rules. It meets prior to PCC meetings to set the agenda for the meeting and transact delegated business. 

## _The full membership list of the PCC is detailed below in the PCC report._ 

## **HEALTH & SAFETY OFFICER:** 

Mrs Carolyn Swash 

## **PARISH SAFEGUARDING OFFICER:** 

Mrs Dawn Mercer 

## **ELECTORAL ROLL OFFICER:** 

Mrs Marj Allen 

## **DEPUTY CHURCHWARDENS:** 

Mrs Irene Campbell & Mr Tony Oulton 

## **PARISH CENTRE MANAGER:** 

Mrs Sharon Oulton 

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## **STATUTORY REPORTS** 

## **REPORT ON THE ELECTORAL ROLL SINCE THE LAST AGM** 

Throughout the year we have maintained our register of names on the Electoral Roll, though sadly, since the last APCM we have suffered bereavement as a Church family, particularly through the loss of Harry Molton, a dedicated and loved former churchwarden. 

The church has seen a number of new parishioners arrive who are settling in nicely. This year we are adding new names to the roll: Donna Forsyth, Stephen Forsyth, Andrew McDonald and David Singleton. 

The total number on the roll therefore stands at 83, of whom 41 live within the parish and 42 live outside our boundaries. 

## **Marj Allen Electoral Roll Officer** 

## **Report on the Proceedings of the Parochial Church Council (2020)** 

_It should be noted that this PCC report deals with 2020 as a whole, which, unusually, and as a result of the pandemic, meant that the APCM took place in October 2020 rather than in the first quarter of the year. The Diocesan Bishop extended the period in which the APCM could take place. The membership list of the PCC was, until the October APCM, the same as that listed in the 2019 annual report._ 

1. The membership of the PCC since October 2020 comprises Father Daniel Howard (Vicar & PCC Chair); Mr Jeff Brandwood (Church Warden & PCC Vice Chair); Mrs Carolyn Swash (Church Warden); Miss Julie Holland (Treasurer); Fr Tommy Allen (Assistant Priest), Mrs Irene Campbell (Deputy Church Warden, PCC Secretary and Deanery Synod Representative); Mr Adrian Manson (Reader & Deanery Representative); Mrs Dawn Mercer (Parish Safeguarding Officer); Mr Jordan Mercer (Deanery Representative); Mrs Jacqui Hale; Mr Tony Oulton; Mrs Irene Taylor, Mrs Lynn Colgan, Mrs Lori Roberts, Mr Robert Liston, Ms Patsy Watterson and Mr Malcolm Dorr. 

2. In 2020, the PCC met on multiple occasions, prior to the arrival of the new incumbent, Fr Daniel Howard, on: 30/01/20 and since his induction on 18[th] February 2020, namely on: 09/03/20, 15/03/20, 28/06/20, 09/08/20, 30/08/20, 01/10/20 and 08/10/20. After the first PCC meeting chaired by the new incumbent, the country was placed into national lockdown measures by order of the government, and all Churches were closed for public worship 

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by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York. Once measures were eased, the PCC was able to meet in a socially distanced way to transact important business and make decisions pertaining to the parish. The APCM for the year ending 2019 thus had to take place on Sunday 18[th] October 2020. Since then, PCC had to meet infrequently due to the City of Liverpool suffering a further local lockdown and then national lockdown as a result of the ongoing Covid19 pandemic. Up to this current APCM the PCC met on several occasions, including 27/01/21, 

It should be noted, that these meetings, which take place in 2021, are noted here for reference in order to give a clearer picture of the impact of Covid-19 and the measures imposed by the government. Online platforms were utilised in these instances in order to transact essential PCC business, but the daily running of the parish was fulfilled by the Vicar in light of the continuing crisis with the support of the Churchwardens. Places of worship were closed for public worship from 5[th] November, public worship at Saint Columba’s recommenced on 6[th] December, the Second Sunday of Advent. No major decisions were made during this period that required PCC consultation; priority was given to the ongoing pastoral care of the people, the resumption of public worship, ensuring the premises were kept ‘Covid secure’ and preparation duly made for Advent and Christmas. 

3. Prior to the first national lockdown, the first PCC meeting with the new incumbent was well attended. We gave thanks to God for the life of Tracy Waddington, a member of the PCC who had recently died, her outstanding contribution to the life of the parish was acknowledged. Fr Daniel set out his vision for the future of the parish, as a community of ‘Missionary Disciples: Pointing people to Jesus’. It was noted that the interegnum had been an extremely challenging time and over the course of the month since beginning as Vicar the situation had stabilised and Mass attendance was increasing. Plans for the future were discussed, and the PCC agreed to the purchasing of a new PA system. Fr Daniel noted that safeguarding was an immediate priority and the Diocese had placed the parish under review – this would be urgently carried out. Tracy Waddington had been the safeguarding officer for the parish, and it was agreed that Dawn Mercer should take over these responsibilities. 

4. In addition to the regular reports received at each meeting including general updates, Deanery developments, discussion has also taken place on the following topics, when the PCC been permitted to meet met due to the pandemic, including: 

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- **Safeguarding:** a safeguarding report can be seen below written jointly by the Vicar and the Parish Safeguarding Officer, Mrs Dawn Mercer. 

- **Finance:** a financial report can be seen below written jointly by the Vicar and the treasurer, Miss Julie Holland. 

- **Services:** Prior to the lockdown, the service pattern at Saint Columba’s was revised. This was decided by the Vicar, in the hope that new and existing members of the Church may benefit from a change in timings. The Daily Office times are 9am and 5pm respectively, for Morning and Evening Prayer, said publicly Tuesday to Friday. The Mass times have also undergone slight revision, namely, Tuesday and Thursday at 7.00 pm, Wednesday at 12 noon and Friday at 10.00 am. 

- **Support:** Once the pandemic had begun, the PCC recognised the need for further supporting the local parish community. Once we were permitted to open, food for the St Andrew’s Community Foodbank was collected once again. And, in a specific effort to support local families and children attending Pinehurst Primary School, items for the children such as films and snacks have been collected – this was decided in light of the fact that families might not have enough income to spend on such items, but recognised that they would have a significant impact on the mental health of all. 

- **Church & Parish Centre Buildings:** please see the fabric and ornaments report compiled by the Churchwardens. 

- **Columba’s Café:** with the onset of the pandemic in March 2020, all businesses, save essential retail were ordered to close, this included Columba’s Café. At several points during the year reopening was considered and plans put in place, particularly detailed risk assessments, to ensure that we could do so in a safe manner. However, with each proposed opening, further restrictions were put in place that would either curtail custom (such as not being allowed to sit with different households) or further lockdowns imposed (tier 3) that prevented opening altogether. We look forward to the point in time when we can open safely that does not put staff or volunteers at risk. 

- **Church Growth:** The PCC have understood the need to engage in missionary activity; once again, it must be the essential function of the parish. Every effort will be given to realising church growth after the pandemic has past. At the start of his incumbency, Fr Daniel outlined plans to attract new members to our worshipping community, this was 

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prevented with the onset of the pandemic, but remains a firm focus when we are able to function normally. Indeed, Church growth has been something that has experienced during the pandemic. The fact that the Church building has been open and the Mass offered has seen new members join our congregation – it is hoped that there will be a confirmation service when appropriate. 

## **Irene Campbell PCC Secretary** 

## **Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults** 

On 10[th] March 2020 the Archdeacon of Liverpool instigated a Safeguarding Review of the parish. Work began immediately to review all safeguarding procedures and policies to ensure that the parish was compliant with the latest safeguarding protocols. A substantial amount of work was undertaken in the days following 10[th] March. All those engaged in work with children or vulnerable adults were contacted and paperwork completed which collated personal information, relevant qualifications and contact details. Likewise, with this new system in place, confidential declaration forms were completed, code of safer working practices issued and copies of the ‘Promoting a Safer Church’ handbook from the House of Bishops were distributed. DBS checks were completed for eligible persons. This was also completed for all PCC members, to ensure that they understood the collective responsibility for safeguarding as trustees of the parish. With this review, the lead recruiter position had been vacant since Fr Ray’s retirement and was fulfilled by the new Incumbent. Following the sad death of Tracy Waddington, who had acted as Safeguarding Officer, as has been detailed in the PCC report, Dawn Mercer was appointed to that position. Dawn underwent Safer Recruitment as she was new to this post; this included the taking up of references, a clear role description as well as the other items noted above. The PCC has adopted the House of Bishops Safeguarding Policy, and this, as well as the contact details for diocesan and local safeguarding advisors feature on the ‘Promoting a Safer Church’ poster located around the building. The Vicar ensured that Rosie & Jim’s Nursery, as well as other user groups have signed the declaration to comply with the parish safeguarding policy. Training for those who undertake work with children, as well as for those in positions of leadership (PCC) is ongoing. 

**Fr Daniel Howard & Dawn Mercer** 

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## **Financial Report of the Parochial Church Council** 

Finance was, for so many people, a great cause of concern during the crisis; people were anxious about their jobs and of course the maintenance of business. At the beginning of the pandemic the decision was made on behalf of the PCC to take advantage of the government’s furlough scheme. This scheme has enabled us to look to the future with confidence and re-open Columba’s Community Café as soon as it is safe to do so. We would like to record our most heartfelt thanks to you, as the people of God, for your faithfulness during that most difficult year. Your continued generosity and the maintenance of your regular giving to the life of the church has enabled us to continue the work of Christian ministry – thank you! We must also formally thank Rosie & Jim’s Nursery who continued to pay rent for their use of the building throughout this last year. All of these things in combination have ensured that we have been able to meet all our financial commitments. However, moving forward we will need to keep this under constant review for the road ahead is uncertain, and we must soon turn our attention to major building work projects in order to restore our building to its former glory. A financial overview will be given at the meeting. 

## **Fr Daniel Howard & Julie Holland** 

_The Accounts and Independent Examiner’s Report can be found in the pages following these reports, and are to be read in conjunction with these statements._ 

## **Report on the Fabric, Goods and Ornaments of the Churches of the Parish Church & Community Centre** 

The overall stewardship of the ‘Fabric, Goods and Ornaments’ is an ongoing task undertaken by the Churchwardens year by year. This Fabric, Goods and Ornaments report is the process by which the Church of England oversees and ensures good management of all the Church physical assets. In 2020 the following works have been completed or undertaken: 

- A proportion of the grounds outside the Vicarage have been reflagged – this was at the expense of the Diocese. The flags had lifted due to the roots of the tree located by the gate protruding. This has greatly increased evenness of the path, however we note that there are other parts of the grounds that need substantial work. 

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- The lightening conductor was inspected in July 2020 and found to be in good condition. 

- The smoke detectors, fitted into the ceilings around the parish centre were all tested in July 2020 and found to be working correctly 

- A safe located in the sacristy was repaired after issues with the locking mechanism resulted in the safe not being able to be secured appropriately. 

- The Church heaters were all serviced and one problem was discovered, the heater in the Lady Chapel has been disconnected from the gas mains as it is beyond repair. 

- The light in the Spooner Porch (the door adjacent to the Vicarage) was replaced by an electrician. 

- Some electrical rewiring has taken place within the Church and parish centre that had become faulty, it was replaced in a like for like manner. 

- The door leading into the Church foyer has been repaired as it was deemed unsafe and could cause serious injury. 

- The lift in the foyer, leading to the first floor of the parish centre had substantial safety issues, namely the rollers needed replacing, these were replaced to ensure future safety. 

- The gutters were cleared on the Church roof and as far as possible along the roof of the hall to ensure that water could pass through easily and drain through the pipes. 

- The cooker hood located in the kitchen in the Bishop James room of the nursery now occupied by Rosie & Jim’s was broken and was therefore replaced with a new fan and fixtures. 

- The roller shutters leading to the outside play area in the Bishop James section of the nursery were broken and were thus repaired. 

- A bees nest was lodged in the upper region of the roof of the Bishop James room and was treated by a pest control expert 

- The fire extinguishers were serviced/replaced as necessary to ensure compliance. 

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- The heating system located in the boiler room adjacent to the Bishop James room (which serves the whole parish centre) was serviced and found to be in good working order. 

- A new sound system was installed into Church during the summer months, replacing the older one which had become defective, this was on a like for like basis, with wires being laid under the carpet by the nave altar and wireless functionality installed. 

- The locking mechanism was replaced on the door to the basement of the Church after access had become problematic due to the warping of the metal fixtures in the door. 

As is detailed in the latest Quinquennial Report in 2019, we recognise that other essential work, namely the plaster erosion in Church, the need for a new roof and the replacement of many of the doors and shutters need to be carried out. These remain priorities that will be undertaken as soon as is possible. 

## **Jeff Brandwood & Carolyn Swash Churchwardens** 

## **NON-STATUTORY REPORTS** 

## **Report on the Proceedings of the Deanery Synod** 

2020 was an unprecedented year for the Deanery in two respects. Firstly, all Deaneries became responsible for allocation and calculation of Parish Share. This had to be significantly higher this year, in order for the Diocese to achieve a break even budget, meaning more money for parishes within the Deanery to find. Secondly, the Coronavirus pandemic meant that none of the usual quarterly meetings of the Deanery Synod could go ahead. 

## **Adrian Manson** 

## **Deanery Synod Representative** 

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## **Pinehurst Primary School** 

The link between St Columba’s and Pinehurst Primary School has been strengthened in recent months, particularly through the pandemic. From the summer of 2020 I have served once again on the governing body and which has, collectively, tried to support the new Headteacher in unprecedented circumstances. Whilst access to the school for governors was not permitted due to the Covid regulations, we were able as a parish to engage in a very important missional activity during this time. The marks of mission of the Anglican Communion notes the importance of responding to human need with loving kindness. Whilst we continue to support the Foodbank located at St Andrew’s, the PCC supported the initiative to provide films and snacks for local children. We are all too aware of the financial pressure that the pandemic has caused and the impact that has had on parents in particular; we have seen in the news that often money would stretch only to the essentials. The offering of snacks and films from the parish has meant that we have contributed to the wellbeing of children within our boundaries and beyond which has been generously supported and gratefully received. 

## **Fr Daniel** 

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FINANCIAL STATEMEPUS
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The Parochlal Church Gouncll of thg Ec¢1eBl￿tlC*l Parl8h of
St. Columba. Anllold
Tru8te88' Rèport for the ye•r endod 31•t D•c•mber 2020 1contlnu￿l
FSnanclal Rèvlèw
Re>ults for the y¢Jr
The results Icr the year are 50t out on page 20.
The PCC has Smplemenled the Parish Givlng S¢hem• a8 8 means of securing a regular, tsx eff￿len1 revenue
51ream.
Ro8orvo8 poIIcy
The Church has one employee. a Parlsh C¢ntre Manager. Our 81m Is lo have sullbcienl funds lo cover
redundancy should Ihis ¢)ccur. In addllion, the PCC alm lo have an gmounl equal to 51x months worth ol
unfeslricled expenditure in reserve. Al 3151 Oecembef 2020. Ihgse Ilgms would amounl to a total ol
pproximately £43,00012019. £44,0001.
The aclual free reserves al 31st De￿mtrer 2020 were £28,04212019.. £23,572). In calculating reserves, the
Iruslees have excluded from tolal funds resldcled income funds1£3,3811 and tangib￿ fixed 8ssels1£550.9261.
The truste88 will conlinu6 lo monitor the situation.
Tru•t•v'
n•SbllltlM In r•1
lon to th• fln
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Charily law fequires the Iruslees lo preparè financial stslemenls lor each financial year whlch give a true and f8ir
view ol the 5t8ie of aff81rs of the charity ond of its suipIu5 or defI￿t for that year, In preparfng Ihose financlal
Stalements, thè Irusleès are required to..
selecl suitable accounting policles and then apply them consislenuy.,
make judgements ano eslimales Ihal are reasonable and prudent",
slate whelher applicable Accounting Sland8rds and Statemen18 01 Recommended Practice havo been
followed. Subject lo any departures disclosed and explalned in the financial stalemenls. and
prepare Ihe financial slalemenls on the gcing ￿ncern tsa￿$ unless il is inappropriate lo presume Ihat
the charity will continue in operation,
Tho Iruslee8 are re8p)n8ibk8 lor kèeping prO￿r aecounllng record8 which dlsclose with reasonab￿ OCCYf8Cy al
ny limo the financial posilivn ol the charity an¢J lo enable Ihem lo ensure that the financial slalem8nt8 comply
with the Charitiès Act 2011. They Bre also responstble lor safeguarding Ihg assets ol Ihe chartty and hènce lor
laking re8son8ble sleps lor Ihe prevenlSon and delecllon ol fraud and other irregularilles
Thls report was approved by the Board of Trustee$ on 12th May 2021 and signe(i on bts behalf by,,
Fr DBniel Ht)ward
Chairman
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The Porochlal Church Councll of the Eccl•JlaBtlcal Parloh of
St. Colurnba, Anflold
Page 19
Independent Examlnerf8 Report to tho Tru8too8 of
The Parochlal Church Counc51 of tho Ecclo8lastlcal Parl8h ol St. Columba, Anfleld
I report lo the Iruslees on my examlnalion ol the 8ccounls for the year endgd 31 sl December 2020 whi¢h are sel
out on pages 20 10 29.
Respon8lbllllleq Ind b4818 ol report
As the charity trustees ol Ihe Tru31 you are responslble for the preparat1￿ of the accounts In accordance wSth Ihe
requirem8nls ol the Charilies Act 2011 1"th8 Acr'i.
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 01 the 2011 Act and in
carrying out my examlnalion I have followed all the applicable Direct￿n6 given by Ihe Charity Commlsslon under
secbon 14515llbl ol the Acl.
Ind8pondent Examln•rf8 Staloment
In ¢onneclion with my examination, I conlim that no maièrial matters have come to my attention Sn t)Jnneclion
with the examination giving me cause lo believe that In any malerial respect,.
l. accounting records were not kept in respect ol the Trust as required by seclion 130 of the Act. or
2. the accounts do not accord wlh the accounting records.. or
3. thè accounts do not ¢omply with the applicable requirements conoming Ihe form and content of
accounts set out In the Charilies (Accounts and Reports) Regulolions 2008 other than any
requirement that th8 accounts give a 'true and fair'view which is nol a matter considered as part of an
independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come acr055 no other matters in conneclion wilh the ex8min8lion lo whlch allenlion
should be Ofawn in order 10 enable a proper underslanding ol Ihe accounts lo be reached.
Mr P J Collln8 FCA
Colllns & Co
Chartgrod Accountants
Sulle 13 Hattersley Hou8•
1 Hattor81oy Court
Omi8klrk
L39 2AY
12th Mly 2021
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Tho Parochlal Church Councll ol tho Ecclo8la8tlcal Parl8h of
St. Columba, Anflgld
Statement of Flnanelal Actlvltle8
lor the year ended 31st Docember 2020
Unrestrlcted R98tri¢ted
Fund8
Funds
TOTAL FUNDS
2020
2019
Note
INCOME FROM:
Donatlons and legacles
31,159
1.199
32,358
29,708
Other tr8dSng actlvilles
30,322
30,322
29.380
Investments
18
18
65
Charltabte 8Ctivilles
8,184
8,307
16,491
388
other income
TOTAL INCOME
69,683
9,508
79,189
59,541
EXPENDITURE ON:
Ralsino funds
2,507
2,507
8.332
Chantable 8Ctivilies
62,7C6
9,806
72,512
69.454
TOTAL EXPENOITURE
65 213
9,80S
75,019
77,786
NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI
4.470
13001
4.170
{18.245)
TRANSFERS BETWEEN FUNOS
NET MOVEME14T IN FUNDS
4.470
13001
4,170
118.245)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought loN￿r￿ at 1st January
2020
Total funds earrled I0￿3rd al 31st
December 2020
574,498
3,681
578,179
596.209
578.968
582,349
577.964
The notes on pages 22 to 29 form part cf these accounts.
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The Porochlal Church Councll of the Ecclo8la8tlGal Par18h ol
st. Columba, Anfleld
8•l•ne? Sho•t At 31•t Dec•mb•r 2020
2020
2019
Note
FIXED ASSETS
T2nglble fixed assets
11
550,926
550.926
CURRENT AsseT8
Debtors
C85h at bank and in hand
12
5.286
29.308
34.594
4.904
26.433
31.337
Total cuffent asselg
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
13
3.171
4.084
NET CURRENT ASSETS
31,423
27,253
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE
YEAR
582.349
578,179
TOTAL NET ASSETS
57
THE FUNDS OF THE CHARI
15
Unr051Ticled luncls
Re¥tricted funds
578,968
3,381
Tolal charlty fund8 Th5Y3f9
574,498
3,681
17
Approved by the Parochial Church Council on 12th May 2021 and signed on Ils behalf by..
Fr Oaniel Howard
Mlss Julle Holland
The notes on pages 22 to 29 fom part ol thes8 accounts.
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Tho Paro¢hl•l Church Councll of the E¢¢lM148tlcal P•rlBh of
St. Columba. Anfigld
Notès to the Flnjnclal Statements
for tho yéar onded 31st D•c8mtsgr 2020
Ae¢ountlng pollclos
The linancial slalemenls have been Pfepared under the historical cost convention excepl ft)r the valualion of
Inveslment assets. wh*h are shown al markel value. The financi?1 slalemenls have been prepared in accordance
with the Church Accounting Regulations together with applicable accounling $tsndards and th$ with the Slalemenl
ol Recommended Practice - Accounting and Reporting by Charitie3 ISORP 2015 FRS 102}.
The athiunts inGlude transactions, as3els and liabilities for which the PCC is hel¢J respon91b￿ In law, They do nol
include the accoun15 01 church groups Ih8t Owg Ihelr affi1￿110ft lo anolher b¢xly nor Ih05e that are informal
9alherings of church membern.
Funds
General funds represent the funds of the Parochial ChurGh Counc51 I'charity'l that are not 9ublecl lo any
reslri¢llons regarding their use and 3fe available for applic3tion on the general purposes of the charity. Funds
designated for a particular purpose by the trustees are also unreslriGted.
Reslrlcted lunds are fund8 $ublècl to speclfTrc condikn"on8 imposed by Ihe donors or Ihrough the tems ol an appeal.
Transfers of fvnd5 are made to recogniso the release of re8tricled funds or lo meel expendllure not covered by
slricled income.
In¢omè:
Donations. legacles and other voluntary In¢tsme
Voluniary Income recèived by way ef grnnls, don8lion5 and gifts is included in the Sia16ment of Financial Aclivities
in the year in which it is received by or on bghall ol the charily. Grants. where enlillemenl is nol condillonal on the
delivèry ol a specific performance by the charity, are recognised when the chority becomes uneondilion8lly entitled
to the grant.
Plannèd glvlng receivablè under Glft Aid Is recognised only when received. Income lax recoverable on Gtft Aid
donolion5 Is recognised when the Income is recognised. Funds raised by Iho season81 f8lrs, lundralsing evenls
and similar events are accounled for gross. Sales of books and magazines from Ihe chuTch bookstall are
accounted ft)r gross.
The charity receNed sub518nlial amounts ol voluntary help Irom its supporters, bul no Attempt is made lo place a
financial value on these serviees and they have not been included.
Grants recelvablo
Grants are credited to Ihe Statement of Financial Aclivllle$ in the year whlch they are receivab￿.
Other Ineorne
R8nlal I￿ome ffom the letting of the ¢hafty'8 premises is recognised when Ihe rent81 Is due.
Income from inve81ments
Dividends and Inleresl are accounted for when due and payable. Interest enlillemenls are a¢¢ounled for 88 Ihoy
accrue. Tax recoverable on such Inwme 19 r8cognlsed in the same accounling perictrd,
Gains and losse5 on Inveslmenls
ReaSised gains or losses are recognised when Investments are sold. Unfeallsed galng or losses are acc¢unted for
on r8valualion of investments a131 sl December,

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The Parochlal Church Councll of tho Eccle8Sa8tlc•l Parl•h of
St. Columbl, Anflold
Note8 to th• Flnanclal St•tgmonts
for the yoar onded 31st Dg¢omber 2020 Icontlnu•dl
Accountlng pollclfjs {conLJ
expendStur•
Grants
Grants and donations are èccounled for when paid over. or when aw8fded,11 that award ¢reales a blndlng
obligation on the charity
Costs of raising fund5.
All expen5¢s relaling lo lundraBing. publtity. public relallons and Invesiment managamenl charges are chaf9ed lo
this heading.
Chariiable activities
Cttariiable acllvllies comprises those costs Incurred by the charity in Ihe dellvery ol Ils aclivilles and services for ft8
beneliciaries, 11 Includes both the costs that can be 8SlocBled directly 10 such acbvitles 8nd those ol an
irbdirecl nature necessary lo supp)rt them.
The Di¢xesan Parish Share 18 accounted for when payable. Any Parigh Share unpaid 813181 December 1$
provided for these accounts as an operallonal Ilhou9h not legall liability and Is Shown as a creditor in the
8alan¢e Shoel.
Irrecoverable VAT
All resources ex￿nded are classified und81 gelivity headings that aggregate all ¢osls related lo the category.
Irrecoverable VAT 15 Gharged againsl the category of resource5 expended lor which il wa5 incurred.
T•nglble flxed a88èts thnd depreclatlon
Conseeraled propety and movable church fumlshings
Consecrated and benefleèd propety of any klnd Is èxeluded Irom the accounts by sects'on 1012llal ol the Chariliè8
AG12011,
Moveable church furni5hing$ helLI by the Vicar and Churchwardens on speel81 Injsl for the PCC, and which requlre
faculty IOT disposal. a￿ accounted l¢r as Inalienable property unless consecrated. They are listed in the church's
Invonlory. whleh can be Inspe¢lod lal any reasonable limel. For inalienable PfOP8ty acquired prio110 2000 there is
insulfiGieThl eosl inlorrnallon available and, Iherelore, such a5S8ts are not valued In the accounis. Ilems acquired
since 1st January 2000 h8ve been capilalised and deprecialed In the accoynls over their eurrenlly 8nllcipaled
useful economic lile linilially over 20 years) on 8 slr8ighl line ba515, Al expenditure incurred durtng the year on
onsecraled or benefice buildlngs, whether malnlenan¢e or impfovemenl, is written off 88 expenditure In the
SOFA and separaiely dlselosed
Freehold land and propety is not deprecSaled, as In the vièw ol the PCC they are maintained lo 8 sufficiently high
standard whFch ensure5 that the market value of the properties is ncl less Ihari Ihe carrying value shown in the
accounts.
Other fixtures, fillings and off￿e equipment
l expendllure Incurred durlng ihe year on Indivldu31 Items of èqylpment, llxlures and fittlngs wllh an orlginAI cosi
under £2000, are wrillen cff in the year in whi¢h Ihe expendilure was incurred on the bosis that due lo the nature ol
the Gharily'5 o¢1ivilies, there iy no expectalion Ihal the cosl ol Ihg asse15 will be fecovered in the way ol future
revenues.
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Tho Pirochlal Church Coun¢ll of tho E¢clesla•tlcal Parl8h ol
SL Columba. Anlleld
Notos to the Flnanclal Statement8
for th• yo¥r endod 318t December 2020 Icontlnuedl
1 Accountlng pollcles (cont.)
Oepreeialion Is provided al ratès c8lculaled lo wnte off the cosl less residual value ol 8ach asset over its expected
useful life. 85 follows,.
Short lea8ehcld18nd and buildings
Fixtu￿ & fittings
ICT equlpmenl, includbng computers
Molor vehicles
Amortlsed over the perlod ol the lease
20% on cost
33.33% on cost
25% reducing balance
Invg8tm•nts
Inveslmenls 3Te valued al markel value al 31st December. The stalemenl ol financial aclivilles includes Ihe nel galns
and losses 8rising on revaluation and dlsposals throughout the year.
CLtrrent A8JOt8
Amounts owtng to Ihè chafity al 31st December In respect ol fees, rents or other in¢ome are shown a$ debtors less
provision lor amoun15 that may Pfove uncolleclible,
short.lerm deposlt8 Include cash held on deposil aither wllh the CBF Church ol England Fund$ or al the bank,
Contlngent Llab1111198 and Provl8lon8
In accordanGe with U)e SORP, a conlingent lla￿.11ty Is disclos￿ ft)r IhoBo gr8nts. wht¢h do not repre8enl l+ablliUo$. where
the possible obligalion, which arise5 fiom past events, wlll only be confimed by the occufrenco ol one or more uncertaln
Iuiure events nol wholly wllhin th8 Iruslees. Control. Provlsions are recognised lor those grants where there is
uncertainty as lo the liming or amount, and any uncertainty regarding Ihe amount 15 more than one ol delermining 8
basis for reasonBble eslimallon of the li8billly 8r58ing from that conslwcbve obligation.
Charltabl¢ statuj Ind taxatlon
As a registered charfty, Ihe charity benefits Irom rates. rellef and Is generalty exempl from income lax and ¢orp)r8llon
tax, The ¢harity is not registered for value added tax.
UnrnBtrlct•d R•8trf¢ted
Fund8
Fund•
TOTAL Unr08trlctod Rèstrfcted TOTAL
2020
Fund8
Funds
2019
2 Donatlon8 Ind 19gacIo1
PIBnned Giving".
GITt Aid donallons
Inceme Tax recoverabl¢
Other pl8nned giving
Collectiorns lopen platel al 811
88rvices
Donation5
Legocl&s and bequests
12.645
5.308
4.434
12,645
5,308
4.434
10.589
5,608
1.645
10,589
5,608
1,645
3.237
1.685
3.850
1.199
4,436
1.685
3.850
4,667
4,748
2.451
7,118
4,748
3 Other tradlng aCtl¥ltl
Room hire Income
Cafè Income
Fundraising Income and actlvi118S
Wedding and funeral fees reeèived
25,180
1,928
2.706
508
25,180
1,928
2,706
508
11,000
9.450
6.S18
2.414
11.000
9.450
6.516
2.414
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Th• Parochlil Church Councll of Ihe Eccle8la•tlcal PaT]sh ol
St. Colurnba, Anlleld
NoteJ to tho Flnanclal Statomonts
for the year endod 31st December 2020 Icontlnued)
Unrostrlctod Re8trlcled TOTAL UnrestrlGled Ro8trlcted TOTAL
Fund*
Fund8
2020
Funds
Fund•
2019
4 Invostments
Dividends and intaresl (including
any feclaimed lax).
- on cash deposits
18
18
65
6 Charltable actlvltle•
Bookstall
Grants..
HMRC - Job Retention Schem8
Liverpool Diocese
Walton Deanery
Walsingham Inp Income
31
31
88
8,307
8,307
300
300
8.153
8.153
6 Other Income
Sale of assets
7 Ral8lng fund•
Fundralslng Costs and aclivltles
Cafe and calering costs
100
2.407
100
2.407
401
7,931
401
8 Charlt•ble aGtlvltlo0
MlssSonary & charitable giving..
Additional Curates, Society
Children's Society
Leprosy Mission
Macmillan Cancer Care
Walsingham Trust
World Vision
Walton Deanery
414
290
242
$45
500
290
242
604
40
274
60
2.010
65
65
59
40
274
60
519
274
274
274
65
339
1.491
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The Parochlal Church Councll of the Eccl98118tlcal Par18h of
SL Columba, Anfield
Note8 to the Flnanclol Statements
for tho yoar endod 318t Décember 2020 Icontlnuod)
Unre8trlcted Re8trlcted TOTAL Unrestrlctod Reslrfcted TOTAL
Funds
Fundg
2020
Funds
Fund8
2019
8 Chirltable A¢tlvltle8
Continued
bl￿d
274
65
339
519
1.491
2,010
Ministry.,
Diocesan parish Share
Vicarage housing costs
Vicarage lelephone
Vicafs oxpenses
Church costs.
Insurance
Heal and Ilght
Rent and rales
RepaSrs and malntenance
Telephone & broadband
Community Centr8 C05ts'.
Rent and rates
Heal and light
Repairs,mainlenance & cleaning
Wages- Centre manager
Pension - Centre manager
Organlsl's salary
Costs ol services
PTinling, postage and stationery
Hire of Equipmenl
Payroll. pension & grant claim co816
Walsingham trip costs
Walsingham Festival cos
Licences & Subscription3
Accountancy and independenl
examlnalion
Sundiies
Depreciation on fixlures & fittings
IProfilllloss on disposal of fixed
24,329
2,903
852
65
24,329
3,203
852
65
21,165
2,316
756
21,165
2,316
756
300
3.485
760
262
5,172
576
3,485
760
262
5,172
576
3,553
904
238
2,076
870
3,S53
904
238
2.076
870
518
6,908
2.114
6,501
258
1,900
1,126
708
1,130
1,253
518
8,906
2,114
14,808
258
1.900
1,126
708
1,130
1,253
811
6.852
3.053
14.672
215
1,400
2,655
932
1,130
722
811
6.852
3,0S3
14,672
215
1,400
2.655
932
1,130
722
8,307
80
80
128
206
206
128
1,284
124
1.284
1.258
1,236
419
1,236
1.680
1,134
1,261
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Th• ParochSal Church Counell of the Ecclo8la¥tlcal Parl8h of
St. Columb•, Anfield
Not•8 to the Flnanclal Ststemgnts
for tho year endod J1st Docemb8r 2020 {contlnufrdl
g Net Incomlng reBourc•s
2020
2019
Nel Incoming resources is staled after charging..
eprecialion ol tsnglble lixed assets
Profivllossl on disposal of lixed assets
Staff coslslsee note 10
16,966
16,287
10 Staff Coots
2020
2019
Wages and Salaries
So¢ral Security Costs
Pension Costs
16,708
16,072
258
215
The average number of full-lime equivalenl employè85 lincluding casu81 and part-lime staff) employod by the
charSty durtng th& yeaf wa8 as follows..
2020
2019
Adminislralion
Centre managèr
Organiyl
During the year the charity employed membefs ol Staff 8s detailed above. None12019'. None) of whom e8rned
more than £60.000 p.8. The Iruslee8 recoived £Nil remuneralion12019'. ENill during the year. Trusle6s were
relmbursed working exFenses of £91712019". £7561 for the year. There were no other disclose8ble
transa¢llon8 In resp8cI of trustees, persons c105ely C￿nec{ed with Ihem or other related parties,
11 Tanglble Flxed AB8etB
FSxture•,
flttlngg &
qulprnont
Freèhold land
& bulldlngs
Tot41
COST OR VALUATION
Al 151 January 2020
Addillons
Disposals
Al 31st December 2020
550.925
12,440
583.365
550.925
12,440
DEPRECIATION
Al 1st January 2020
Charge lor the year
Depreciation on disposals
Al 31¥t December 2020
12,439
12,439
12.439
12,439
NET BOOK VALUE
Al 31$1 December 2020
550.925
550.926
Al 3131 December, 2019
550.925
550 926
The freehold and ￿?sehold buildings ¢omprise$ the Communlty Centre located adlacenl to the church.
Equipmgnl relates lo vadous compularn and 8 Flat S¢ieen TV
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Th• Parochlal Church Councll of tho Ec¢le81•8tlco1 Parl8h of
St. Columba. Anfleld
Note8 to tho Flnanclal St•tomont8
for the yaar ènded 31st De¢èmb?r 2020 Icontlnuèd
12 Debtorn
2020
2019
Income Tax recoverable
Prepayments gnd accrued Income
2.800
2.486
2,000
2,904
13 Llabllltlos: Amounts falllng duo wllhln on• ye•r
2020
2019
TTade credllors
Accruals and deferred income
854
2,317
1,991
2.093
14 Analy•l• ol N•t AM•ts by Fund
Unr••trlcted
Funds
Rgstrfctod
Funds
Tol•l
Flxed Assets
Cuirent Assets
Current Ll8bililies
Liabilities after more Ihen one year
550,926
31.213
13,171)
550,926
34,594
13.171>
3,381
Fund Balanco
16 Movomont on fund8
At 18t
JJnu•ry
2020
Incomlng
Ro8ourceB
{Inc. galn8)
Al 31st
D•cemb•r
2020
Oulgolng
Rgsour¢•o
Tran•f•rn
ricle
fund
Capital Asset Fund
General lund
550,926
23.572
550,926
28.042
89.683
6S.213
Tolal unreslricled fvnds
574.498
69,683
65.213
Decorating fund
Gifts fund
Job Retention Scheme
Leprosy Mission fund
Loop Hearing System
School Ma65 Fund
Walslngham Fesuval
300
300
1.134
8.307
65
1.134
8,307
65
100
357
2.924
100
357
2,924
Tolal roslrictod fvnds
3.681
9.506
9.808
3,381
Total funds
578,179
79,189
75,019
582,349
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The Parochlal Church Councll ol the Ec¢le8la8tlcal Parf8h of
St. Columba, Anflold
Note8 to Ihe Flnancl41 Slatements
forthe year onded 318t December 2020 (contlnued)
16 Fund Detall8
Details of the vanous funds held by the charlty are as follows.,
Namo ollund
Descrlptlon, nature and purpo$e8 of tho fund
t dfund
C8Pltal Asset Fund
General fund
Reslricled funds
Decorating fund
Gifts lund
Thig fund represents the net book value ol fixed assets,
Any monies not Included in any other fund,
This fund was a grant received towards decorating the vicarage.
Th15 fund was sel up (as and when requlred) to collect monies lo be gSven as glfts lo
Indwiduals.
Job Retention Scherne These granis are received towards the costs of furloughing slaff during the Covld 19
pandemic.
This fund was sel up (as and when required) to collect monies lo be fopwarded onlo
Ihis Christian missionary society.
This f(Jnd was sel up rnany years ago lo provide for a new loop hearing sound
This grant was recelved towards the cosis of selting up a mass group lo work In
schools.
Thiy fund was sel up lo receive mon￿$ towards the costs of attending the
Wa151ngh8m Festival.
Leprosy Mission fund
Loop Hearlng System
School Mas8 Fund
Walslngham Festival
17 Taxatlon
As a Gharily, the The ParLKhial Church Council ol the EcclesiastiC81 Parish of St. Columba, Anlleld is exempt
from lax on income and gains to the extent that these are applied to Ils charltable objects, No t8x charges
have ansen In Ihe Charty.
18 Conllngont Ilabllltlfr
The charity had no contingent Ilabililies al 31st Oecember 2020 (2019.. None).
19 Capltal commltmont8
The charity had no capital commitments 8131st December 202012019.. None) eilher conlracled for or
aulhorised by the Iru3tees but not contracled for.
20 Rolatod partle8
The Parish Centre Manager, who Is employed by the charity, Is related to one of Ihe Injstees.
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