St Michael’s Church, Myland, Colchester
Trustees’ Annual Report and
Financial Statements
of the Parochial Church Council
for the year ended 31st December 2024
Incumbent:
In vacancy from 7[th] April 2024
Bankers: Santander plc Bootle Liverpool
Treasurer:
Vacancy – temporarily Sarah King Church Administrator
Independent Examiner: John Mehen 1 Barnfield Road Great Horkesley Colchester CO6 4TR
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Trustees’ Annual Report of the Parochial Church Council of
St. Michael’s Church, Myland, Colchester
For the year ended 31[st] December 2024
Aims and Purposes
St Michael’s Parochial Church Council (PCC) has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent, the Reverend Raymond Gibbs, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. From April 7[th] 2024 St. Michael’s entered vacancy.
The PCC is also specifically responsible for the maintenance of the church and halls complex of St. Michael, Mile End Road, Mile End, Colchester and for part of the year, The Community Room at Paprika House, Apprentice Drive, New Braiswick Park, Colchester.
Objectives and Activities
The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and to become part of our parish community at St. Michael. The PCC maintains an overview of worship throughout the parish and makes suggestions on how services can involve the many groups that live within the parish. Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer and scripture, music and sacrament.
When planning our activities for the year, we have considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit and especially the supplementary guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. In particular, we try to enable ordinary people to live out their faith as part of the parish community through:
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Worship and prayer; learning about the Gospel; and developing their knowledge and trust in Jesus.
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Provision of pastoral care for people living in the parish.
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Missionary and outreach work.
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To facilitate this, it is important that we maintain the fabric of the church and our community facilities.
Achievements and Performance
We continue to owe a huge debt of gratitude to Lesley and Sue as Churchwardens and to Sarah in the church office for all that has been achieved in the past year. The Easter and Christmas seasons saw pleasing numbers, given that Christmas Eve was a working day. There have been definite signs of growth in general church numbers, with new members joining across the age spectrum. This is something to celebrate and we rejoice that giving has remained high and that many continue to make a significant contribution to keeping St Michael’s running, especially during the vacancy.
Worship and Prayer
The PCC remains keen to offer a range of services during the week and over the course of the year that our community find both beneficial and spiritually fulfilling, and such services include traditional Holy Communion, quiet morning prayer, wholeness and healing, family worship, and celebrations or commemorations of significant dates and events.
Regular Services
Our pattern of services has remained consistent for the year. We continue to use the Church all year round for Sunday worship, and requested funerals, memorials and weddings. Since April 2024 we have also offered Morning Prayer on Friday and are grateful to Lesley and Kevin and to Sue and Roger for
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holding this as often as they are able. The prayer diary, which had been running for nearly four years, is now printed in the monthly newsletter and contains a suggested daily Bible Reading and psalm with prayers for people to worship daily in their own home.
All are welcome to attend our services, which remain of a high quality, and preaching has often been inspired. The demand for baptisms remains high in comparison to other churches, and there has been a recovery in our weddings with a number being booked in for 2025.
Church Electoral Roll
Preparation of a new electoral roll has been completed in 2025 and the number on the new roll stands at 65 . There are 47 people that reside in the Parish and 18 non-residents.
In 2024 the number on the Electoral Roll was 65.
Milestone and Special Services
As well as our regular services, we enable our community to celebrate and thank God at the milestones of their journey through life, funeral services/burial of ashes/ memorials have carried on throughout 2024, and the demand for our services remains high. Both the Harvest Festival service and the Service of Remembrance were well attended, and we were delighted to welcome representatives of our uniformed organisations, who also read during the Remembrance service. The satellite Foodbank based in the hall foyer is now established every Friday morning and we are grateful to all who volunteer to provide this valuable service to our community.
Music
We are indebted to Joe and John who play so well for us, as they provide excellent leadership in worship, as well as supporting funerals and weddings as they are able. We continue to be grateful to Barbara Cutter, who covers music as and when necessary. It was good to hear the choir again at Christmas.
Deanery Synod / Diocesan Synod / General Synod
We have recently re-elected a member of the PCC to Deanery Synod and to receive reports of what happens at both Diocesan and General Synod. The General Synod has passed legislation and published draft prayers for the blessing of same sex couples in church, this is a big step for those in favour and against such a move, and is now being debated at a Diocesan level, eventually this will come down to individual priests and parishes to decide upon.
St. Michael’s Church and Myland Parish Halls
We have had some ongoing issues with the heating in the church and although it is an old system; Churchwardens and partners have worked tirelessly to keep it going and to ensure repairs are carried out efficiently. Especially during vacancy, we have been unable to prioritise any work on the church building, but work has been carried out to maintain and improve the church halls, including the installation of new cameras on the church and bringing the church system over to the halls for ease of use
Pastoral Care
In 2024 we have continued to do our best to care for each other in the church community. Though our numbers are increasing, a small group continues to offer pastoral support to those in our congregation who are struggling. I believe that we do a good job of looking after each other, as we also nurture and befriend those joining us who are new to the faith. It has been a joy to baptise two adults during 2024, who have recently come to faith.
Ray continued to visit Woodland View and to hold a weekly communion service there until his retirement in April 2024. We are sorry that this work has not been able to be carried forward into vacancy, though we would very much hope that this could be resumed once a new incumbent is appointed. The Clergy and churchwardens remain contactable at all times, with email addresses and telephone numbers readily available, including on the website and in newsletters.
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Mission and Evangelism
Our Parish Mission Statement continues to be: “Following Jesus’ Great Commission, we will continue the ministry of Jesus and live the message of Jesus in the manner of Jesus”. This mission takes us out into the community; a community that is diverse, dynamic and an ever-growing in population. Our mission to the schools in the parish continues and we were able to deliver Posadas to groups at Myland and Queen Boudicca schools. Both of these schools used the church for their school Christmas concerts, which was wonderful. The highlight being children from Queen Boudicca school singing Away in a Manger by candlelight. We are grateful to local minister, Lynsey Heslegrave, for taking Christingle services at Queen Boudicca, where she also exercises ministry. We would hope to make further connections with the school on New Braiswick Park again and to forge some links with Camulus school as we are able. The annual Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Appeal, although smaller in number, happened, as did the Lent lunches and the Children’s Society box appeal, which continues to be encouraging.
The church is a ‘hub’ to which many people are drawn for a variety of reasons, but we hope and pray for new opportunities to arise for us to develop new ways to encourage parish newcomers, as well as more longstanding residents to be aware of our presence, our mission and the fellowship we offer.
New Braiswick Park Mission
The under lease for the Community Room was surrendered on the 26[th] April 2024. However, it took a few months to cancel the contract with the energy supplier. This has now happened and on the 27[th] September 2024 all remaining funds were returned to St. Michael’s.
Ecumenical Relationships
The church is a member of Churches Together in Myland (CTIM), and re-committed itself to working in unity in 2023. We have joined together on Palm Sunday for the blessing of the Palms for all our churches and for a service to mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in January. Although a planned BBQ didn’t go ahead in the summer, plans are sure to be discussed again for a Churches Together picnic and an opportunity for us to enjoy getting to know each other better.
Financial Review (Important - Please read it)
The financial review is provided within the attached Treasurer’s Report on Page 8.
Reserves Policy
It is our policy to invest our current funds balances with the CBF Church of England Deposit Fund, and longer term monies with the CCLA Central Board Investment Fund.
Further Information
We are thankful for all those who continued to support our mission and ministry here in Myland, especially since we went into vacancy. We are grateful to all those who have stepped up and will continue to step up to keep the church running smoothly. We hope to encourage greater stewardship so that we may build on our work here, expand our activities across needs and age groups, and enable St. Michael’s Church to continue to serve the parish of Myland in the future.
Structure, Governance and Management
The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules 2022. At St Michael’s, the membership of the PCC consists of ex-officio positions, namely our clergy team, churchwardens, and Deanery Synod representatives as well as members elected by those of the congregation who are on the electoral roll of the church. Other members are co-opted if and when appropriate. All those who attend our services/members of the congregation are encouraged to register on the electoral roll and stand for election to the PCC.
The 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.
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During 2024, the PCC held seven meetings. The average attendance was 77.57%.
In accordance with the Church Representation Rules 2022 Rule M5 (3), the PCC has complied with the duty under section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 (duty to have due regard to House of Bishop’s guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults).
Administrative Information
St Michael’s Church is situated in Mile End, Colchester. It is part of the Diocese of Chelmsford within the Church of England. The correspondence address is Myland Parish Church Office, Myland Parish Halls, Mile End Road, Colchester, Essex CO4 5DY.
The PCC is a body corporate (Parochial Church Council Powers Measure 1956, Church Representation Rules 2020) and is a charity registered with the Charity Commission number 1130020.
PCC members who served from 1st January 2024 until the date this report was approved were:
Incumbent (Priest-in-Charge): Reverend Raymond Gibbs (Chair) Until 7[th] April 2024 Associate Priest: Reverend Hazel Greenland – Chair from 8[th] April 2024 Churchwarden: Mrs Lesley Hindle Mrs Susan Smith from 5[th] May 2024 Representative - Deanery Synod: Mrs June Chandler until 5[th] May 2024 Mr Andrew Ayton from 5[th] May 2024 Elected Members Treasurer: Chelmsford Diocesan Support until 31[st] May 2024 – Role Vacant PCC Secretary: Vacancy (Acting: Mrs Sarah King) Other Members: Mrs Jillian Bollen Mr Roger Smith Mrs Susan Smith until 5[th] May 2024 Mr Joe Richardson Mr Andrew Ayton until 5[th] May 2024 Mrs Jenny Spence from 5[th] May 2024 - 15[th] August 2024 Mrs Sheila Wilson from 5[th] May 2024 Mr John Barratt from 5[th] May 2024
THIS REPORT WAS APPROVED BY THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL ON * 2025 AND SIGNED ON THEIR BEHALF BY THE CHAIR, THE REVEREND HAZEL GREENLAND
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Statement of Financial Activities
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | Designated | Restricted | Endowment | Total | Prior year | |
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| funds | funds | funds | funds | funds | total funds | ||
| Receipts | |||||||
| Planned giving | 34,386 | — | 175 | — | 34,561 | 34,555 | |
| Collections and other giving | 4,043 | — | — | — | 4,043 | 2,528 | |
| Other voluntary receipts | 25,841 | — | 640 | — | 26,481 | 17,772 | |
| Gift Aid recovered | 10,438 | — | — | — | 10,438 | 9,088 | |
| Other receipts | — | 908 | — | — | 908 | 60 | |
| Activities for generating funds | 2,576 | 77 | — | — | 2,652 | 4,520 | |
| Investment Income | 515 | 516 | 25 | — | 1,056 | 667 | |
| Receipts from church activities | 5,752 | 39,203 | — | — | 44,955 | 39,087 | |
| Total income | 83,552 | 40,704 | 840 | — | 125,096 | 108,276 | |
| Payments | |||||||
| Cost of generating funds | 483 | — | — | — | 483 | 613 | |
| Missionary and Charitable Giving | 43 | — | — | — | 43 | 612 | |
| Parish Share | 51,975 | — | — | — | 51,975 | 46,932 | |
| Clergy and Staffing costs | 8,343 | — | — | — | 8,343 | 9,904 | |
| Church Running Expenses | 17,560 | — | 166 | — | 17,726 | 12,981 | |
| Hall Running Costs | — | 37,362 | 369 | — | 37,730 | 37,308 | |
| Total expenditure | 78,405 | 37,362 | 534 | — | 116,301 | 108,350 | |
| Gains / losses on investment assets | — | — | — | 109 | 109 | 408 | |
| Net income / (expenditure) | |||||||
| resources before transfer | 5,147 | 3,342 | 306 | 109 | 8,904 | 334 | |
| Transfers | |||||||
| Gross transfers between funds | - in | — | — | 1,433 | — | 1,433 | 43 |
| Gross transfers between funds | - out | — | (1,433) | — | — | (1,433) | (43) |
| Other recognised gains / losses | |||||||
| Net movement in funds | 5,147 | 1,909 | 1,738 | 109 | 8,904 | 334 | |
| Reconciliation of funds | |||||||
| Total funds brought forward | 10,151 | 11,062 | 2,214 | 4,745 | 28,172 | 27,837 | |
| Total funds carried forward | 15,298 | 12,971 | 3,952 | 4,854 | 37,076 | 28,172 | |
| Represented by | |||||||
| Unrestricted | |||||||
| General fund | 15,298 | — | — | — | 15,298 | 10,151 | |
| Designated | |||||||
| Fabric/Restoration Fund | — | 7,068 | — | — | 7,068 | 6,804 | |
| Halls Fund | — | 5,903 | — | — | 5,903 | 4,257 | |
| Restricted | |||||||
| Friends of St Michael's Church | — | — | 3,010 | — | 3,010 | 2,810 | |
| Youth Group initiative 2023 | — | — | 942 | — | 942 | 468 | |
| Endowment | |||||||
| Canon Bolsin Fund | — | — | — | 4,854 | 4,854 | 4,745 |
There may be minor discrepancies in the totals if the pence are not being shown.
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Statement of assets and liabilities
| Class and nominal code | General | Designated | Restricted | Endowment | Total | Last year |
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| Fixed assets - Investments | ||||||
| 6450 : CBIFS 6B3022485-01 Bolsin | — | — | — | 4,854 | 4,854 | 4,745 |
| Total | — | — | — | 4,854 | 4,854 | 4,745 |
| Current assets - Cash at bank and in hand | ||||||
| 6501 : Santander Current Account | 2,424 | 420 | 1,342 | — | 4,187 | 7,411 |
| 6501 : Santander Current Account | — | — | — | — | — | (1,064) |
| 6510 : CCLA CB3022484-01 | 12,874 | 12,551 | 3,010 | — | 28,435 | 17,380 |
| Total | 15,298 | 12,971 | 4,352 | — | 32,622 | 23,727 |
| Liabilities - Agency accounts | ||||||
| 6699 : Agency collections | — | — | 400 | — | 400 | 300 |
| Total | — | — | 400 | — | 400 | 300 |
| Net total assets | 15,298 | 12,971 | 3,952 | 4,854 | 37,076 | 28,172 |
| Represented by | ||||||
| Unrestricted - General | 15,298 | — | — | — | 15,298 | 10,151 |
| Designated - Fabric | — | 7,068 | — | — | 7,068 | 6,804 |
| Designated - Halls | — | 5,903 | — | — | 5,903 | 4,257 |
| Restricted - Friends | — | — | 3,010 | — | 3,010 | 2,810 |
| Restricted - Youth | — | — | 942 | — | 942 | 468 |
| Restricted - NBPM | — | — | — | — | — | (1,064) |
| Endowment - Bolsin | — | — | — | 4,854 | 4,854 | 4,745 |
| Total | 15,298 | 12,971 | 3,952 | 4,854 | 37,076 | 28,172 |
Notes
- Liabilities – Agency totals comprises of four £100 deposits for Weddings in 2025 and 2026.
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Analysis of income & expenditure
INCOME
| Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment This year Last year Planned giving 0101 - Gift Aid - Bank 29,590 — 175 — 29,765 28,107 0110 - Gift Aid - Envelopes 3,871 — — — 3,871 5,139 0201 - Other planned giving 925 — — — 925 1,309 Planned giving Totals 34,386 — 175 — 34,561 34,555 Collections and other giving 0301 - Loose plate collections 2,820 — — — 2,820 2,528 0302 - Contactless donations 1,223 — — — 1,223 — Collections and other giving 4,043 — — — 4,043 2,528 Totals Other voluntary receipts 0410 - Giving through church boxes — — — — — 93 0550 - Donations appeals etc 25,209 — 640 — 25,849 16,164 08A1 - Non-recurring one-off grants 632 — — — 632 1,515 Other voluntary receipts Totals 25,841 — 640 — 26,481 17,772 Gift Aid recovered 0601 - Tax recoverable on Gift Aid 10,438 — — — 10,438 9,088 Gift Aid recovered Totals 10,438 — — — 10,438 9,088 Other receipts 0901 - Other funds generated — — — — — 60 1310 - Insurance claims — 908 — — 908 — Other receipts Totals — 908 — — 908 60 Activities for generating funds 0910 - General Fundraising 2,576 — — — 2,576 4,520 1220 - Bookstall sales - fund raising — 77 — — 77 — Activities for generating funds 2,576 77 — — 2,652 4,520 Totals Investment Income 1001 - Dividends 132 — — — 132 130 1020 - Bank and building society 383 516 25 — 924 537 interest Investment Income Totals 515 516 25 — 1,056 667 Receipts from church activities 1101 - Fees for weddings and funerals 5,752 — — — 5,752 4,731 1230 - Church hall lettings — 39,203 — — 39,203 34,355 Receipts from church activities 5,752 39,203 — — 44,955 39,087 Totals Receipts Grand totals 83,552 40,704 840 — 125,096 108,276 |
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment This year Last year 29,590 — 175 — 29,765 28,107 3,871 — — — 3,871 5,139 925 — — — 925 1,309 |
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment This year Last year 29,590 — 175 — 29,765 28,107 3,871 — — — 3,871 5,139 925 — — — 925 1,309 |
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| 34,386 — 175 2,820 — — 1,223 — — |
— 34,561 34,555 — 2,820 2,528 — 1,223 — |
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| 4,043 — — — — — 25,209 — 640 632 — — |
— 4,043 2,528 — — 93 — 25,849 16,164 — 632 1,515 |
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| 25,841 — 640 10,438 — — |
— 26,481 17,772 — 10,438 9,088 |
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| 10,438 — — — — — — 908 — |
— 10,438 9,088 — — 60 — 908 — |
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| — 908 — 2,576 — — — 77 — |
— 908 60 — 2,576 4,520 — 77 — |
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| 2,576 77 — 132 — — 383 516 25 |
— 2,652 4,520 — 132 130 — 924 537 |
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| — 1,056 667 — 5,752 4,731 — 39,203 34,355 |
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| 5,752 39,203 — |
— 44,955 39,087 |
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| 83,552 40,704 840 |
— 125,096 108,276 |
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EXPENDITURE
| Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment This year Last year Cost of generating funds 1730 - Costs of fetes & other events 483 — — — 483 613 Cost of generating funds Totals 483 — — — 483 613 Missionary and Charitable Giving 1830 - Giving - relief and development — — — — — 612 agencies 1850 - Home mission 43 — — — 43 — Missionary and Charitable Giving 43 — — — 43 612 Totals Parish Share 1901 - Parish Share 51,975 — — — 51,975 46,932 Parish Share Totals 51,975 — — — 51,975 46,932 Clergy and Staffing costs 2050 - Salary of parish administrator 8,343 — — — 8,343 9,904 Clergy and Staffing costs Totals 8,343 — — — 8,343 9,904 Church Running Expenses 2201 - Parish training and mission 100 — — — 100 408 2203 - Youth Work Expenditure — — 166 — 166 — 2301 - Church running - insurance 2,129 — — — 2,129 2,039 2320 - Organ / piano tuning 175 — — — 175 340 2330 - Church maintenance 3,676 — — — 3,676 923 2340 - Upkeep of services 2,220 — — — 2,220 1,725 2350 - Upkeep of churchyard 200 — — — 200 350 2351 - Cremated remains area 250 — — — 250 81 2360 - Administration 4,142 — — — 4,142 3,123 2401 - Church running - electric 4,523 — — — 4,523 3,848 2420 - Church running - water 144 — — — 144 144 Church Running Expenses 17,560 — 166 — 17,726 12,981 Totals Hall Running Costs 2530 - Hall running - electricity — 3,791 215 — 4,005 3,766 2540 - Hall running - gas — 3,194 154 — 3,348 6,351 2550 - Hall running - insurance — 1,703 — — 1,703 562 2560 - Hall running - maintenance — 5,235 — — 5,235 3,390 2561 - Halls Cleaning — 12,327 — — 12,327 12,813 2562 - Halls Booking Clerk — 8,343 — — 8,343 8,243 2563 - Halls Consumables — 622 — — 622 122 2570 - Hall running - telephone — 1,392 — — 1,392 1,200 2580 - Hall running - water — 754 — — 754 861 Hall Running Costs Totals — 37,362 369 — 37,730 37,308 Payments Grand totals 78,405 37,362 534 — 116,301 108,350 GRAND TOTAL 5,147 3,342 306 — 8,795 (74) |
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment This year Last year Cost of generating funds 1730 - Costs of fetes & other events 483 — — — 483 613 Cost of generating funds Totals 483 — — — 483 613 Missionary and Charitable Giving 1830 - Giving - relief and development — — — — — 612 agencies 1850 - Home mission 43 — — — 43 — Missionary and Charitable Giving 43 — — — 43 612 Totals Parish Share 1901 - Parish Share 51,975 — — — 51,975 46,932 Parish Share Totals 51,975 — — — 51,975 46,932 Clergy and Staffing costs 2050 - Salary of parish administrator 8,343 — — — 8,343 9,904 Clergy and Staffing costs Totals 8,343 — — — 8,343 9,904 Church Running Expenses 2201 - Parish training and mission 100 — — — 100 408 2203 - Youth Work Expenditure — — 166 — 166 — 2301 - Church running - insurance 2,129 — — — 2,129 2,039 2320 - Organ / piano tuning 175 — — — 175 340 2330 - Church maintenance 3,676 — — — 3,676 923 2340 - Upkeep of services 2,220 — — — 2,220 1,725 2350 - Upkeep of churchyard 200 — — — 200 350 2351 - Cremated remains area 250 — — — 250 81 2360 - Administration 4,142 — — — 4,142 3,123 2401 - Church running - electric 4,523 — — — 4,523 3,848 2420 - Church running - water 144 — — — 144 144 Church Running Expenses 17,560 — 166 — 17,726 12,981 Totals Hall Running Costs 2530 - Hall running - electricity — 3,791 215 — 4,005 3,766 2540 - Hall running - gas — 3,194 154 — 3,348 6,351 2550 - Hall running - insurance — 1,703 — — 1,703 562 2560 - Hall running - maintenance — 5,235 — — 5,235 3,390 2561 - Halls Cleaning — 12,327 — — 12,327 12,813 2562 - Halls Booking Clerk — 8,343 — — 8,343 8,243 2563 - Halls Consumables — 622 — — 622 122 2570 - Hall running - telephone — 1,392 — — 1,392 1,200 2580 - Hall running - water — 754 — — 754 861 Hall Running Costs Totals — 37,362 369 — 37,730 37,308 Payments Grand totals 78,405 37,362 534 — 116,301 108,350 GRAND TOTAL 5,147 3,342 306 — 8,795 (74) |
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment This year Last year 483 — — — 483 613 |
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| 17,560 — 166 — 17,726 12,981 — 3,791 215 — 4,005 3,766 — 3,194 154 — 3,348 6,351 — 1,703 — — 1,703 562 — 5,235 — — 5,235 3,390 — 12,327 — — 12,327 12,813 — 8,343 — — 8,343 8,243 — 622 — — 622 122 — 1,392 — — 1,392 1,200 — 754 — — 754 861 |
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| — 37,362 369 — 37,730 37,308 |
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| 78,405 37,362 534 — 116,301 108,350 5,147 3,342 306 — 8,795 (74) |
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| GRAND TOTAL |
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Fund movement by type
| Unrestricted General - General fund 10,151 83,552 78,405 — — — 15,298 Sub-totals 10,151 83,552 78,405 — — — 15,298 Fund and type Fund balances Incoming Outgoing Transfers Gains and Journal Fund balances brought forward Resources Resources Losses Entries carried forward |
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| Designated Fabric - 6,804 264 — — — — 7,068 Fabric/Restoration Fund Halls - Halls Fund 4,257 40,440 37,362 (1,433) — — 5,903 |
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| Sub-totals 11,062 40,704 37,362 (1,433) — — 12,971 |
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| Restricted Friends - Friends of St 2,810 200 — — — — 3,010 Michael's Church Youth - Youth Group 468 640 166 — — — 942 initiative 2023 NBPM - New (1,064) — 369 1,433 — — — Braiswick Park Mission |
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| Sub-totals 2,214 840 534 1,433 — — 3,952 |
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| Endowment Bolsin - Canon Bolsin 4,745 — — — 109 — 4,854 Fund |
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| Sub-totals 4,745 — — — 109 — 4,854 |
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| Totals 28,172 125,096 116,301 — 109 — 37,076 |
Notes
- The Community Room underlease is no longer held by St. Michael’s and a balance transfer of £1433 was made from Halls funds to close the account.
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Independent examiner’s report to The PCC of St Michael’s Myland, Colchester on the Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024
Respective responsibilities of the PCC and the examiner
The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 (2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an Independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to
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Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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Follow procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commissioners section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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State whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiners Statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission.
An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the account presented with those records. It is also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the management committee concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in a full audit, and consequently I do not express an opinion on the accounts.
Independent Examiner’s Statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with s.130 of the 2011 Act; or
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to prepare accounts, which accord with these accounting records have not been met; or
(2) to which in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed:
Dated: 5[th] March 2025
John Mehen Treasurer, Great Horkesley PCC 1 Barnfield Road Great Horkesley Colchester CO6 4TR
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Parochial Church Council of St. Michael’s Myland Treasurer’s Report for the year 2024
St Michaels Myland operated 7different funds in 2024, held within 3 physical accounts and the following report, together with the Financial Statements, are prepared from a software package specifically designed for use within the Church of England.
Church General Fund
This important Fund (Unrestricted) reflects the cost of Christian ministry at St. Michael’s Church, including the contribution made to the Diocesan Parish Share, which largely provides the stipend, pension and housing for the clergy. This remains the case even though we are in vacancy. We pride ourselves that even during vacancy we were able to pay £51,975 of the £57,273 2024 Parish Share.
Planned giving/Service collections income was up from £36,958 to £38,429. We also received a large donation and bequest which also boosted our Gift Aid collections. Parochial fees (weddings and funerals) were also up from £ 4,731 to £ 5752.
This means our total income was up from £71,611 in 2023 to £83,577 in 2024.
Costs are being kept under control, as far as we are able.
General Fund expenditure has been managed as well as possible. There was an increase in expenditure during the year up from £70,038 to £78,404. However, work was carried out to replace CCTV cameras and move the system over to the halls. Administration costs appear higher; however, the cost has now been split equally with the halls.
The Church received a grant of £632 for a new PC.
In 2024, we had an excess of income over expenditure amounting to £5,172.
Myland Parish Halls
The Halls had a much better year with lettings income up from £34,355 to £39,203.
Total receipts for the year were £40,414 and expenditure was £37,362.
Within the total costs figure, Repair and Maintenance costs rose from £3,390 in 2023 to £5,235 in 2024. Amongst the increase, work was carried out to fix the main hall door and replace glass panes in some of the small hall windows.
Cleaning costs were down slightly from £12,813 to £12,327. This does change throughout the year; in 2024 there were less party hires therefore less cleans required. We are grateful to our hall cleaners who have not increased their costs in recent years.
The net position was considerably better than in 2023, turning net expenditure of £1,086 last year to a net income of £3,053 in 2024. However, £1,433 was transferred from the halls fund to close the New Braiswick Park Fund.
This results in a total balance of £5,878 as at 31 December 2024 (up from £4,257 last year).
New Braiswick Park Mission Fund
The Community was continuing to make a loss each year, which was usually cleared by transferring funds from Myland Parish Halls Account.
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On the 26[th] April 2024 the underlease was surrendered and the keys returned. It took several months after this to end the contract with the electricity supplier Corona. During this time, bills were still having to be paid. Once closed down all funds were returned to us, backdated to 26[th] April 2024.
The account was in deficit £1,433 which was cleared with funds from the halls account. This fund has now been closed and deactivated.
Canon Bolsin Endowment Fund
The capital sum of £5,000 in this fund was donated many years ago, and is held in a share account; therefore, the value can regularly go up or down. We are currently permitted to utilise income from the Fund, but not the capital. The balance is currently £4,854 as at 31 December 2024, with an increase in value during the year of £109.
Fabric Fund
This fund receives gifts given specifically for the fabric of the Parish Church. During the year there was no expenditure taken for maintaining the Church. The balance is £7,068 on the 31 December 2024 which includes interest of £264.
Friends Fund
Although only a small fund yearly standing orders are received from people registered for donations, and this year we received £175 in standing orders and £25 in interest. The amount held as at 31 December 2024 is £3010.
Conclusion
The PCC say a huge ‘thank you’ for all that our members have given, continue to give, and fund raise, because it is through the regular giving of committed church members and others who value the on-going work and mission of this church that we are in the marvellous position we are, considering we are in vacancy.
Let us encourage each other to look again at what God is asking of us, as individuals and as a worshipping community, so that Gods name can be glorified in St. Michael’s.
It is up to each one of us to respond to God’s prompting through the work of the Holy Spirit. May we all be richly blessed by refocusing on what it is God is calling us to do in the parish of Myland.
Sarah King of behalf of the PCC
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