THE PARISH CHURCH OF CHENIES & LrrtLE CHALFoKr (Charity No: 11301341 St Michael's Church. Chenies St George's Church, Little Chalfont TRusfEES ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL ATEmEKrS OFTHE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNaL l January 2020- 31 Dember 2020 Incumbent The Reverend David Whale (Priest-in-chargel The Rertory Chenies. Bucks WD3 6ER Bank The National Westminster Bank plc 13 High Street Chesham, Bucks Independent Examlner David Green MA (Cantabl ACA Azets Anglo House Bell Lane Office Willage Bell Lane Amersham. HP6 6FA
CHENIES AND LITfLE CHALFONT PAROCHIALCHURCH COUNaL TRUSTEES REPORT forthe year ended 31 December 2020 The trustees present their annu31 report and financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31" December 2020. The finanaal statements have been prepared in accordan with the accounting policies set out in note I to the accounts and compty with the charivs trust deed, the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities= Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their aCcoUr in accordance wtth the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021. Objectives and activlties MF55ion StatemeTrt To know Christ and to make Christ known, • through personal discipleship, • through community action, through taking an active part in the church familv The Parochial Church Council IPCCI has the responsibiltty of co-operating With the incumbent. the Reverend David Whale, in promoting within the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. It also has the responsibility for the upkeep of St George's and St Michael'5 churches and ancillary propertFes. Publlc Benefrt The trustees have considered the guÉdance pub1È5hed by the Charity Cornmis5ion and have concluded that the attivtlies, as set out under Achievemerrts and performance. address the principle5 of identtfiable public benefft and demonstrate that fulfilment of the p¢Jblic benefit requirement under the Charrties Art 2011. Athievements and perforniance: Fabri¢ Report lor St Michaevs Churth {Sandra Kemp. thurchwarden) I report that all g¢)ods and ornaments are as recorded in the Terrier and Inventory. The clock, fire extinguisheTS, organ and lightning conductor We 311 serviced as usual during the year. The flag of St George ha5 not been Ilown owing to the damage to the flagpole caused by a gale in 2019. As with so much else dijring 2020 It wa5 not P055ible to arrange its repair due to the Covid19 pandemic. Repairs are also still needed to the louvres in the bell chamber and unfortunately no progress has been made on our plans for changes to the intemal arrangements in the ¢hur¢h. A fa¢e-to-frdce meeting with representatives of the Diocesan Advrsory Committee IDACI is needed to discuss the detail of what we wish to do, and no such meetings have been possible. We shall restart the PrO5S required to get the necessary permissions for these changes during 2021. Page I
CHENIES AND UME CHALFONT PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES REPORT forthe year ended 31" December 20201conL) For so much of the year St Michael's was lo(ed and unw5ited. A sad statement to have to write and which probably last happened during the I7S when the church was in a semi-derelict State and chancel roof had collapsed. We were everrtually allowed to open the church twice a week for private prayer and some of our services resumed but without the social interaction and fellowship which is so important a part of our community lrfe. However, as in past years I must thank those who. despite the difficultie5, kept our church clean and the churchyard and new graveyard tidy with the grass mown and autumn leaves cleared away. More generally I thank you all for your help and support during 3 difficult year. May God bless you all. Fabrlc Report for St Georye'5 Church (Mr. Blll Stokes) No major items of [te relating to the fabric were undertaken at St George's in 2020. The church house remained in use by Simon Parry and supported his work on 'AII Star Kids Club.. Simon has since moved out. We undertook a review of the building to see if remedial works were appropriate. The conclusion was that if we were to do so and then rent out the property, the likely payback is likely to be atM)ut 10 years. Given the likely -develOpMent of the stte we determined that it was not appropriate to undertake remedial works atthis time. Finally, and most importantly, I would like to extend my thanks to the dedicated team o indÉviduals that keep the church running and support me in my role as churchwarden. This is especially so this vear, which has proved to be an unusual and difficult period for many of us. Deanery s0d The synod meets four times a year at one of the churches represented in the large Amersham Deanery. Re8u13r topits of discussion include-. mission of local churches. training and resources, stewardship and the parish share. Member5 Can be eletted to General Synod to participate at national level. Pastoral Care Team (Brenda Johnson) The Pastoral Care team usually meets about every two months bLrt were unable to do so during 2020 because of Covid 19. The members of the team have however kept in touch with various members of the congregation during this difficult time. Page 2
CHENIES AND UTnE CHALF01 PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEE5 REPORT fortheyear ended 31" December 2020 IconL) Che55 Valley Churthes Together (Brenda Johnson) Due to Cowd 19 the Ecumenical Committee has been unable to meet in person since January 2020. The majority of the joint events, which we nomially hold, were all cancelled. We did. however. manage to hold a Remembrance Sunday 5erwce on Ltttle Thalfont Village Green which was organised by Little Chalfont ParÈ5h Council. This was led by Philip Lovegrove. Carols on the Green. on Saturday 12 Dernber. also went ahead socially distanced. The event was well attended with Bible readings and the Bra$5 Band played camls, but no singing was permitted. The service wa5 led by Rev. David Whale. Outreach & Events: General There were few outreach and charity everrts during 2020. due to the Covid 19 pandemic. As a direct result most of the planned events had to be cancelled because of restrittions and lockdowns. We managed ts¥o charity coffee momings at St. Michaefs, in February and early March, before the first lockdown began and after that nothing happened for the rest of the year and indeed at the time of writing Imay 20211, we still have not been able to put any finn plans in pla. As we were unable to hold the Chenie5 Quiz to raise money for BBC Children in Need, Gwen and John Woodbridge did collert donations for the charity and over £250 was raise(l. It should also be mentioned that members of the congregations We most generous with gifts of mr)ney and food for the foodbank and Sue Nash has organised distribution to families known to the hurches, who needed help throughoutthe pandemic. Online content and ¢ommunlty With the arrival of lockdown our online content grew from the weekly "Garage Theolo sermons to online services and reflections. We published 41 "Sunday Services" and more than ICKI short reflections "Dave's Desv. In totsl the channel had over 8,CW views over the year. Thank you to everyone who recorded readings or prayers. and kept these services going. These videos have provided a vital link for many across the benefice who could not gather to worship in a buildin& either due to lockdowns or extreme clinical vulnerability- They have provided an opportunity for worship and reflection on the Word. when for many it W35 most needed. Page 3
CHENIES AND UTfLE CHALFoKf PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEE5 REPORT forthe year ended 31" December 2020 {conLI In addition to the one-way content found on YouTube there were also a range of opportunities for artivities with two-way interaction. Zoom cofFee momings. and later aftern(N)ns. were used by many to talk and chat through that week's highs and lows. We are incredibly grateful for Sue and John Nash who hosted those conversations so well for so many weeks. When we could not leave our homes. these were precious moments to remember that we were still in community. On Facebook, the Chenies benefice group provided a useful point of contact and updates on church life. In the Autumn we ran OLFr first Alpha Online. This was a successful course, and we were able to welcome guests from inside and outside of our congregations. The fomiat of the course, while occasionally challenging on the technical front, did make it eaSr for some to attend, there was no need for babysitters or to rush out on cool autumn evenings. This course has directly led to further courses in 2021. Video call facilities have also been vital in the continuation of church business. as they have been used to enable us to "meev and work through the challenges of the year. ljoth ordinary and extraordinary. Thank you to everyone who used time and resources so that you could attend meetings this way. The Harbour The Harbour began in the auttjmn of 2019. meeting on a monthty basis. is a support group for parents of children who have additional needs. whith is run by a team at St George's. By January 2020, we had an ertablished group of regular attenders who met together to discuss the high5 and lows of parenting a child wth a disabiltty. At our final meeting in Febmary 2020, we had approximately 15 attendir)g. rFOt induding volunteer5. Sadly, this group ceased at the start of the first lockdown. and virtual meetings were not Possible due to the home-schooling commitments of many of our members. We have now re5t3rted, temporarily meeting weekly (to account for missed weeks due to weather!) in the Little Chalfont Nature Reserve. We will be establishing a prayer support group in the nearfuture, so watch this space. Oasis Cafe {Sue Nash) There were sadly not mary (afe meetings in 2020 due to the pandemic When we were able to open between the first and second lo(*down. numbers were limited to keep meeting as safe as P055ible. We did however keep in touch with many of the families in 5UPPOrting them with food deliveries. We increased our collections from Marks & Spencer during the first lockdown to pitking up 4 times a week. Our church family at St. George's and across the Benefice were very generou5 in making financial donations and delivering food stuff5 for families in need of support. Page 4
CHENIES AND LrrrLE cHALF0 PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TrUSTEES REPORT forthe year ended 31" December 2020 {conLI This not only provtded practical support but also gave the opportunity to meet on doorsteps. We also set up an Oasis cafe gmup on social media and had some lively corhversations on Friday mornings when we could not meet in person. Thank you everyone who h85 SUPPOrted these famrlies, practrcally and prayerfully and to the te3m of volunteers who run the café when we are able to. We hope to open again very 500n arld look forward to connetting wfth the regular familie5 and meeting new ones. Sunday schorA at St GÈor8ds (Shaion Chapman, Sunday school teacher and admini5tratowl The beginning of the year started well with three families attending on a regular basis in the age range of 3 to 7 year5. We continued basing our sessions on resources from the Scripture Union Bubbles bible. Our structured session would start with an introductory game or craft, followed by a bible story, snack and prayer and ending with crnft. We also chose a handFul of very popular children's praise songs to teach the children which would be used in the All Age 5ervi¢es. It was also decided to have extra activities available to engage older children, mainty boys who get bored with some of the craft activities. This would be in the fomi of a junk modelling materials box, to allow junk modelling to be carried OLrt on a different table following the session theme. Unfortunately. Sunday school sessions at St George's stopped when we went into lockdown and no further sessions were held in 2020. Short thirty-minute zoom sessions a now being held on zoom with two families every fortnight where we do a 5irnple craft based on a bible story. These have been going well, although the SUC55 can very much depend on the broadband provision of the area, which is not the best in Cheniesl There will be a new team of planners and helper5 when we eventually stsrt face to face Sunday school sessions again, as several have decided to step down. I would like to thank them for their years of dedication and Commitment to our Sunday School. St George's School: {Julia Oaw50n Governor) The past year has certainly been a challen8in8 and very different year for the staff and pupils of St George'5. However, thanks to the dedication, ingenuity, positiwty and conrn for eath and every child. the school has continued to thrive and refflain5 a beaton of learning and joy. The school certainly live5 UP to its vision of Inspire. Believe. Achieve, with God oll things are possible. and the school values of Courage, Commitment. Compassion. Community and Love have been demonrtrated beyond doubt during the lockdown period. One of the initiatives which the staff worked extremely hard on was setting up a virtual learning environment for the chIldn using Ggle aassroom. I had the pleasure of watching some of the online lessons and coutd see how much efftirt had been put into provtding an engaging and Page 5
CHENIES AND LrrrLE CHALFONT PAROCHIALCHURCH COUNaL TRUSTEES REPORT forthe year ended 31" December 2020 IconL) comprehensive curriculum for the children. Work could be sent in daity. and the staff worked long and hard to ensure feedback was given promptly and children felt that their effort5 were being valued. This Mrtu31 format required many additional hours of work, and the staff deserve our heartfelt thanks for their dedication. I krW how delighted everyone was to welcome the children bèck to school after Easter and the children themselves are as happy and lively as always. One event which showed the enthusiasm of children and their parents, was the celebration of St George's day with some truly wonderful costumes arrFving at school. If you would like to see some pictures of this happy day, they are available on the sthool web5fte. And so, the staff and pupils at St George's may have had a different year from the one they anticipated, but they h8ve risen to the Challenge and come through unscathed, ready to begin another year. We are tru blessed to have them as part of our communtty- Flnanual Review: IMTS Linda Ounning) The General Fund deficit for the year under review was £6.025. compared to last yearfs defictt of £2.722. Due to Covid 19 and the churches being closed for open worship there ha5 been a sharp decline in collertions at seThices. We have also seen a fall in stewardships in the year, due mainly to members of the congregation moving away and the sad passing of some of our parishioners. Donations to the General Fund, however, were up during the year, due to generous gifts and leBacies from parishioners, past and present and donations from Latimer and Fl8unden churches, towards the salary costs of the A%so(iate Minister. Ruth Boughton and our Administrative Assistant, Laura Burgin. Desptte the increase in our Parish Share Quota and additional salary costs in the year. the eypenditure of the General Fund m31ned muth the same as in the previous year. This again Was duE lo the iFnpatt of Covid 19. with the d05ure of (he thurthes. resultlng In a reduuion In running costs. Our largest cost, the Parish Share was £73.471 for 2020. which w35 re(luced by a deanery rebate and a 1% discount for paying by direct debit. resulting in a final sum of £71,017 paid for the year. The Parish Share for 2021 remains at £73.471. which will reduce again by an experted deanery rebate of 1,793 and a 1% discourrt of £735 for paying by dirett debtt. Page 6
CHENIES AND urrLE CHALFONT PAROCHIALCHURCH COUNaL TRUSTEES REPORT forthe year ended 31" December 2020 IconL) The General Fund reserves have been wven an addttional b005t during the year. as St Michael's Restoration Fund transferred £13,500 of their designated funds into the General Fund. The Restoration Fund, followin8 the ceipt of a large legacy received during the year, took the decision that they had more than sufficient funds to meet any current and future restoration projects. The reserves of St Michael's Restoration Fund. which is a designated fund. increased by £99,862 during 2020. This was mainly due to a very generoLts legacy of over £115,(K)O from the Estate of one of St Michael's deceased parishioners. The Re-development Fund. another designated fund, took the decision to write back £8,470 of the deferred expenditure shown on their Balan Sheet. These costs related to expenditure incurred on applying for planning permission for the proposed development of the St George's site several yeèrs ago. The balance of the deferred expenditure has been carried forward, as in 2021, it was decided to revisit the po55ibility of developing the site and using some of the original plans drawn up by the architert in the previous planning pro5. A new architect has been appointed and a decision will be made in 2021 as to whether the proposed developmerrt will go ahead or be put to rest for the foreseeable future. The Restricted Funivs reserve5 have increased in the year from £86,Crf)9 in 2019 to £92,584. Rental income from the car park wès very slightly down in the year and dividend income of £2,0701201 £2,068) was received from investments held on behalf of the Chari5 trustees by the Oxford Diocese. There was a fall in expenditure. as little money was spent on the upkeep of the church house during the year compared to the prewous year. Policy on ReseNes: ReseNes will continue to be managed and invested in order that the short-temi requirements of the two churthes tan be adequately met and funds made èvailable to satisfy any needs, as and when they arise. The tnjstees will continue to aim to maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately two and a half months of unrestricted charitable expenditure. The balance held a5 unrestricted funds as of 31" Dember was £93.752. of which £25.632 are regarded as free resetves, after allowing for funds tied up in tangible fixed assets. On 31° December 2020, based on the anticipated expenditure for 2021. free reserves in the unrestricted furkds equate5 to 3.5 months of charitable expenditure. The anticipated expenditure for 2021 ha5 taken into account reduced salary costs. due to the retirement of our Associate Minister in January 2021. The trustees consider the reserves held in the designated 3n(I restricted funds to be adequate for their purpose. Risk Management Risk management is an on-going process as the PCC continues to monitor all risks lating to rts various activities. These include registering tho* associated with young peoples. work in accordan with Government and Diocesan requirements. Health and Safety policies are available for both churches and risk Assessments are undertaken for specific events. Page 7
CHENIES AND UTfLE cHALF0 PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEE5 REPORT forthe year ended 31° December 2020 {¢onLI Future Plans In February 2020. the building team met wtth KeEvin Sampson from Leap Architects. This was a positive discussion and Kelvin put forward a clear plan to help us define the feasibility of a total redevelopment of the St George's site. This progress then paused until the autumn. In the final months of the year the building team grew, adding Penny Steven and Linda Dunning to the group. At this point. 3 plan was put in place to return to the project in the early part of 2021. This plan was approved by the PCC and the team a now working wrth Leap Architetts to carry out a consolation and feasibiltty assessment. Additionally, Shamn Ch3pman and Laura Burgin have joined the team, with Revs Peggy and Brian sharing their experien. Strurture governan and management The PCC is a charity under the auspice5 of the Charity Commi55ion. registration number 1130134. Members of the PCC are either ex officio or eleded by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting in accordance with the Church Represerrtation Rules. The Staff Team The staff team consists of Priest in Charge (Rector De5ignatel David Whale. Associate Minister Iwith responsibtlity for Flaundenl Rev. Rtrth Boughton, who took retirement at the end of January 2021,. House for Duty Minister. in vacancy during 2020 IvardnLy filled in January 2021 by Brian & Peggy Ludlowl, two Licensed Lay Minister5 {Lay Readers) Mrs Pat Ansell, and Mr Philip Lovegrove, who retired part way through 2020. A Synopsls of the Year The PCC held five meetings during 2020 but due to Covid 19, we did not make available a préci5 of the main business of each meeting for the parishioners. A Standing Agenda is used for meetirw to ensure an OverSht of Health. Safety and Child Protertion Issues. We also di5CU55ed= finance,. grft aid,. personnel. the fabric of our churches- St George's redevelopment Progre10n. the contents of Parish Profile,. charitable gNing,' stewardship campaigns,. communication including the need for a more dynamic website- risk assessments- planned events,. outreach: home grovp5,' Pastoral ca. Key management peTh>nnel remuneration The trustees comprise the key personnel of the charrty in charge of directing and controllÉng the charity and running and operating the charity on a day-to-day basi5. All trustee$ give of their time freely and no trustee remuneration was paid in the year. Details of tnjstee expenses and related party transartions are disc105ed in note 10 of the accounts. Page 8
CHENIES AND UTfLE CHALFONT PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNaL TRUSTEES REPORT fortheyear ended 31" Decemb 2020 {toftL} Reference and administrati Infornia Trustees During the year the following served as members of the PCC- The Incumbent: The Reverend David Whale, the Chairman Associate Minister.. The Reverend Ruth Boughton The Churchwaiden5: Mr William Stokes1St George's) Mrs Sandra Kemp 1st Michael'sl Representatlves on the Deanery Synod: Mrs Jo Herrera, Mr Philip Lovegrove, Elected Members up to the APCM 2020. Mr Phil Chapman. Mission Co-ordinator Mrs Linda Dunnin& Treasurer Mr5 Ruth Lawrie, Secretary Mr5Julia Dawson, Child Protection Officer Mrs Sue Nash Mrs Gwen Woodbridge Elected Members from the APCM 2020 Mr Phil Chapman. Mission Co-ordinator Mr Philip Cummings Mrs Jo Herrera Mr Philip Lovegrove Mrs Gwen Woodbridge Mrs Ann Cummings Mrs tinda Dunnin& TaSurer Mrssue Nash Mrs Helen Tyers Committee5 Stonding Committee.. Comprising the Incumbent. Churchwardens. Secretary and Treasurer,. transacts urgent business of the PCC between meetings. subject to directions given by the full Council and is required by13W. Finan¢e Committee.. Comprisin8 the Rertor, Churthwardens and Treasurer. monitor5 the income, expenditure and budgeting of the Parish. 5tMichoefs Commitee meets regularly to discuss matters relating to St Michael's. Ann Cumming5. Philip Cummings, Pat Dite, Brenda Johnson, Sandra Kemp, Helen Tyers, Gwen Woodbridge and the Incumbent St Georye's Committee meets regularly to discuss matters latTrng to St George's. Jo Bolton. Phil Chapman, Jo Herrera, Sue Nash, Lesley-Anne Simpson Penny Steven. Bill Stokes, Gill Seymour and the Incumbent Page 9
CHENIESAND urrLE CHALF0r PAROCHIALCHURCH COUNaL TRUSTEES REPORTforthÈ year ended 31- December 2020 {tonLI Trustee< responsibilbties in relation to the financlal statements The chartty tru5tee5 are responsible for preparing a trustees. annual port and financial statements in accordance wtth applicable law and United ngdoM Accounting Standar(ts (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounbng Pracbce). The law applicable to chartties in Eand and Wales requires the charity trustee5 to prepare financial statements for eh year which give a true and fair view of the state of affair5 of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resour5, of the charity for that period. In preparing the financial statements. the trustees are required to.. selett SUFtable accounting policies and then apply them consistently. observe the methods and princtples Trn the applicable Charities SORP. make judgements and estimates that are re850nable and prudent. state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed. subject to any material departures that must be disclosed and explained in the financial 5tatemerts. prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unle55 tt 15 inappfoprlate to presume that the chartty wi15 continue Èn business. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disdose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements compEy wtth the (hartties Art 2011, the applicable Chartties IAccounts and Reports) Regulations, and the provisions of the Trust deed. They are also resPOll5ible for safeguarding the assets of the tharity and taking reasonable step5 for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The trustees are ponSIble for the maintenance and integrrty of the charity and financial information on the charity's website in accordance with legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation antl dissemination of financial ststemen Approve(I by the twstees on and signed on their behalf by: Rev. David Whale (Chairman) Thank you. Il- 9- 21 The PCC would like to extend tts grateful thanks to the many members of the congregation who gve their time and skills resulting in churches that are well maintained and welcoming. Without you, our serwces would not njn $0 smoothly. Thank you. The time ahead will te one of change...as fomier Rettor Davrd alway5 said. 'Change is a frtendty word, and with the prayers. wisdom. patiern of the congregation. the PCC members will be equipped to guide our churches to the best of OLtr abiltty, into the future. .iop-F L-i. Page 10
CHENIE5 AND UThLE CHALFONT PAROCHIALCHURCH COUNOL TRUSTEES REPORT for the year ended 31" December 2020 IconL) SeNices and Occaslonal Offitts Midnight Communion. St Michael's service cancelled due to Covid 19. Service St. Michael's 11.15am 11.15am 6pm Thursday 15 20 adults ljan, Feb and March only) St. Geor8e's 15 adutts I child 17 Easter 2020 NO Services No services No service5 No Services Chrirna$ 2020 13 adults 30 adults I child 6 adults No servKe Occaslonal Offites SL Michaefs SL Georf5 Totab Funera15 at Crematorium Graveside funerals Funerdls in church Interment of Ashes Weddings Service of tledication after civil rnarriage Baptisms Page 11
CHENIES AND UrnE CHALFoKf PAROCHIALCHURCH COUNaL TRUSTEES REPORT lor the year ended 31" December 2020 IconL) Slde's persons 2020 St Mi¢hael's Churth Chenie5 St George'4 Llttle Chalfont Dennis Darling Pat Dite Ron Dite Chris Ingham V J Irons Brenda johnson Chris Kemp Sandra Kemp Margaret Nice Joan Parton John Watkins Sarah Watkins Gwen Woodbridge John Woodbridge Keith Wright Lesley Wright Jo Bolton Martin Bull Rita Bull Phil Ch8pman Sharon thapman Julia Dawson Linda Dunnrng Jenny Ewason Pauline Godden Jo Herrn Ruth Lawrie Sue Nash rim Phillips Jan Phillips Gill Seymour Jim Seymour Lesley-Anne Simpson Penny Steven Bill Stokes Sue Stokes Peter Sutton Susan Sutto Alan Tumer Vera Tumer loy memljers Postornl Core teum.- Bnd3 Johnson. Pat Dite. Gwen Woodbridge, Pat Ansell, Ken Ansell, and Jo Hefrera. Page 12
CHENIES AND UTfiE CHALF014T PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES REPORT forthe year ended 31" December 2020 {tonLI SeThi in the Parish eath month e Covid lo¢kdowns St Michaefs Chenies Every Sunday 8am Traditional Holy Communion from the Book of Common Prayer 6pm Traditional Evening Prayer Isungl from the Book of Common Prayer 1" & 3 Sunday5 at 11.15am: Holy Communion 2 & 4 Sundays at 11.15am; Moming Praise Though attendance is irregular, there is always somethingto occupy the children at the 11.15èm servitrs. 5" Sundays- please look for 11.1Sam Setv1 details inside the church. St. Geor 's Little Chalfont Every Sundav IL15am 1" & 3" Sundays- Moming Praise nd 2 & 4 Sundays: Moming Praise Éncluding Holy Communion. All indude traditional and contemporary worship. Bible teathing and children's activities. with refreshments in the hall priorto the servi. The 5 Sunday varies in style of Servi$. 12.30pm, every Thursday, Holy Communion followed by lunch 7.30 for 8pm I" Friday,. Praise night Detoils ofparish seryices can befvindon the Benefte Website. www.cheniesbene ice.or Page 13
CHENIES AND UTTLE CHALFoKf PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNaL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS forthe year ended 31- December 2020 STATEMENT OF FINANaAL ACTIVITIES Funds Fund5 2020 2019 Note Income and endowments from: Donations & legacies 2131 Income from Charitable activities 2lbl Income from investments 21cl 218.065 2.030 155 218,065 2.030 9,758 103,195 6,810 11,556 9.603 Total 220,250 9.603 229.853 121.561 Expendlture on: Raising funds Charitable Artivities 31al 31bl 31cl 110.293 2,620 3,028 113,321 2,620 118,489 2,620 Other- Depreciation Totsl 112.913 3,028 115.941 121.109 Net income 107337 18.470) 6.575 113.912 18.4701 452 Write back deferTed expenditure Nèt movement in fvnd5 ReconcEliation of funds: Total funds brought forward 98.867 6.575 105.442 452 132.400 86.0(YJ 218,409 217,957 Total funds Caled forwanl 231,267 91584 323.851 218.409 All the above results 3re deriveil from continuing activities. There were no recognised gains and losses other than the result for the year. The notes on pages 17 to 25 form part of these finanual statements. Page 14
CHENIE5 AND UTfLE CHALFONT PAROCHIALCHURCH COVNaL FINANCIALSTA7EMEp¥rs BALANCE SHEA$ AT 31" DECEMBER 2020 2020 2019 Note FIXED ASSETS Tangible fixed &ssets 68.120 70,740 CURRENT ASSETS Short term depostts Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 123,707 43.367 90,645 23.607 46,211 81,229 TOTAL ASSETS 257.719 151.047 UABIUTIES: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 11.9881 13.3781 CuRREAsSE[s 255.731 147,669 ASSErs 33251 218.409 FUNDS Unrestricted 93.752 137.515 92,584 86,277 46,123 86,009 Designated Restricted 323.851 218,409 The notes on pages 17 to 25 forni part ofthese finanrial statrments. These accounts were approved bythe Trustees on and signed on their behalf by: Rev. Davitl Whale ICh3ir) Page 15
CHENIES AND LrrrLE CHALFoKf PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL HNANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31" December 2020 CASH FLOW STATEMENT Unrestrictedl Designated Reslrfcted Funds Fund5 2020 2019 Net Cash provided byl (used in) Operating ActSvitles Interest and Rents from Investments 102.786 155 13.028) 9,603 99.758 {13.377) 9,758 11,556 21c} Change In Cash & Cash Equivalents In perlod Reconciliation of funds: Cash & Cash Equivalents at Beginning 6.575 109.516 11.821) 18,627 86,209 104.836 106.657 Cash & Cash Equivalents at End 121.568 92.784 214.352 104.836 Short term deposits Cash at bank and in hand 115.937 5.631 7.770 123.707 85.014 90,645 23.607 81,229 121.568 92,784 214352 104,836 The notes on pages 17 to 25 form part of these finanaal statements. Page 16
CHENIES AND LITTLE CHALFONT PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31° Dember 2020 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS l. Accounting Poliaes {al Basis of preparation and assessment of zoing concem The ftnanci31 statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note to thesè accounts. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note I to the accounts and comply with the tharivs trust deed, the Chartties Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities- Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charFties preparing their accounts in accordance wtth the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 as tt applies from l January 2020. The trust con5titute5 a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charS ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements are presented in sterling 1£). which is a150 the funrtional ojrrency. {bl Fixed assets Consecroted lond ond buildings ondmoveoble thurchfvrnishings Consecrated and beneficial property is excluded from the accounts by section 10 of the Charities Act 2011. No value is placed on moveable church furni5htngs held by the Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which requires a faculty for disposal since the PCC considers thi5 to be inalienable property. All expenditure incurred during the year on consecrated or benefice building5 and moveable church furnishings. whether maintenance or improvement, is written off as expenditure in SOFA and separately disdosed. Freehold land and buildings are depreciated on a straight-line basis over 50 years. otherfture5. fittings and office equipment Individual items of equipment with a purchase price of £3,[ or less are written off when the asset is acquired. {cl Funds, sture Unrestricted income funds comprise those fur5 which the trustees are free to use for ary purpose in furtherance of the charitable objectives of the church. Unrestricted fvnds indude designated funds where the trustees. at thetr discretion, have created a fvnd for a 5pectfic purpose. Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific instructions imposeil by the donor or trust deed. The St. George's Trust Fund is restricted and can only be used for the purpose5 for which the funds have been gNen. Further details of each fund are disdosed in note 8. Page 17
CHENIES AND UTfiE CHAiFONT PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FINANCIAL ATEmENTs fof the year ended 31° December 2020 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS IconL} Idl Incoming recognition Collections are recognt5ed when received by or on behalf of the PCC. Planned giving CeIVable urEder Gift Aid is recognised only when claimed. Income tax recoverable on Gift Aid donations is recognised when the income tax has been received. Any claimed Sin the year end is included in debtor5 On the Balance Sheet. Grants and legacies to the PCC are accounted for a5 soon as the PCC is notified of its legal entttlement and the amount due. Rental income from the letting of the church premises 15 recognised when the rental is due. Dividend5 and irrterest are accounted for when received. Funds raised by a fete. garden party or similar event are accounted for gross. Unrestricted income can be used for the running the Parish or in whatever way is agreed by the PCC. Restricted income is to be used solely for the purpose for which tt was donated. {èl Expendttitre recognÉti Expenditure is included on an accruals basis and 15 recognised when there is a legal or constructive obligation to pay for the goods or services. costs have been directty attributed to various categories within the Statement of Financial Activrties and as the churches are not registered for VAT, all expenditure ts shown inclusive of VAT. The parish share or diocesan quota is accounted for when paid. Any parish share unpaid on 31 December is provided for as a creditor in the Balance Sheet. In Employee Pensrons The churches pay into a workplace pension scheme for its Admin Assistant. to which she contributes the minimum contribution as advised by the Pension Reg¥Jlator. The churches no longer contribute towards our Associate Ministerfs defined pension scheme as she has opted to take her pension. The annual contributions paid to Nest are charged against income. Ig) Governance costs This represents direct expenditure on the govemance of the church. Most of the management is cairied out without charge by volunteers. This intangible cost is [t included in the Statement of Financial Activttte5 since there 15 no measurable c05t to the volunteers for their servi. Page 18
CHENIES AND LirrLE CHALFONT PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNaL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31° Dmber 2020 NOTES TO THE AccouKfs (conLI 2. ANALYSIS OF INCOME Total 2020 Fund5 Funds Funds 2019 (o) Dortotion5 qnd legaaes Collettions Stewardships Income Tax Recoverable (Gift Aid) General donations & legacies Wall safe Parish OUt8¢h Teaching Second collection donations 1,611 65.3 15,593 77 1,688 65,003 15.593 5,395 68.597 16,107 16,108 119,354 57 135,462 57 11.255 877 262 262 121 98577 119.488 218.065 103,195 Ibj Intomefrom ¢lwritttble ortivities Service fees Fundraising 1,291 199 1.291 739 3.930 2,880 1.490 2.030 6,810 {cJ Incomefrom inbEstments Dividends and interest 43 24 2.103 2,170 88 7,500 2.186 770 Church hall lettings Rental income 131 24 9,fA)3 9,758 11,556 TOTAL INCOME l(M).198 120.052 9,603 229,853 121,561 TOTAL INCOME 2019 104.066 6.827 121.561 Page 19
CHENIES AND UTtLE CHAiFOP4T PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31°De¢ember 2020 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS {conL) 3. ANALYSIS OF EXPENDiniRE Totsl 2020 Funds Funds Funds 2019 (aj Raisingfvnds Gift Aid envelope5 {bJ Chorftoble ArtivitNes Diocesan Quota Wicarf5 expenses Other Staff expenses Associate Minister Insurance Legal & professional fees Church utilities 71.017 815 71,017 815 6,794 13.350 4,988 1,355 4.888 68,403 1,945 1.852 13,826 5.328 1.561 9,161 243 6,794 13,350 3.498 1,490 300 1,055 4.888 Parsonage iunning costs Church runrbing costs & minor repairs Major repairs Charitable donations- spetific Charitable donations- general Printing, postage & stationary Bank charges Advertising Parish Outreach Teaching Sanrtuary, organÈrt & music 1,572 1,238 4,654 5,436 1,620 1,620 563 1,917 176 1,917 176 2,085 247 399 399 169 169 129 359 359 717 820 820 2,953 103,603 6,690 3,028 113,321 118,489 fcj Other Depreciation of parsonage & hall 2.620 2.620 2.620 TOTAL EXPENDffuRE 106.223 115.941 121.109 TOTAL EXPENDtWRE 2019 106,788 6,315 1,109 Included in Charitsble Attiwties are- _ 2020 2019 Independent examinerf5 fees 1,020 630 Page 20
CHEP41ES AND UTllE CHALFoKf PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNOL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS forthe year ended 31° Dember 2020 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS 4. FIXED ASSEfs FOR USE BY THE PCC Freehold land & buildings Tongiblefixedassets Gross Book Value At I" January 2020 Additions 131,0(M) At 31° December 2020 131,0(KS Depreciation At I" January 2020 Charge for the year 60.2f4) 2,620 At 31° December 2020 62,880 Net Book Value At 31" December 2020 68.120 At 31" December 2019 70,740 The freehold land and buildings comprise the Hall extension to St George's Church and the curate's house. Gross book value of the former is the cost of Construction in 1991192 3nd the latter is at estimated historic cost in 1963. 5. PAID EMPLOYEES Staff costs 2020 2019 Gross wages Pension costs 19,791 211 15,072 20 586 Other costs, including expenses 957 20.959 15,678 The average number employed in the area of governance in the year was 212019- 21 These costs are included in unrestricted fund Page 21
CHENIES AND LITfLE CHALFONT PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS forthe year ended 31° December 2020 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS IconL) 6. CURRENT ASSEf5 Unrestrirtedl Desi8nated Restrirted Funds Fund Debtor5 Totsl Total 2020 2019 Income tax recoverable Sundry debtors Prepayments & acuued income Deferred expendtture 3,462 8.781 4.536 26,588 3.462 8,781 4.536 26,588 3.958 6.554 641 35,058 43.367 43,367 46,211 Short Tem Deposlts CBF Church of Eng. Deposit Funds 115.937 7.770 123.707 23,607 Cash at bank and in hand Natwest account 5.631 85.014 90.645 81,229 7. UABILMES: AMOUNTS FALUNG DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Unrestrictedl Desi8nated Re5trictÈd Funds Fund Creditor5 Totsl 2020 Total 2019 Accounts payable Other credf(ors 330 652 806 330 2,577 653 2(X) 852 Accruals 806 1,788 21X) 1.988 3,378 Page 22
CHENIES AND uLE cHALF0P PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS forthe year ended 31" Dernber 2020 NOTES TO THE Accoup¥fs (cont.) . FUNO DEfAIiS MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Balance at Receipts Payments Transfers Balance at I" Jan 20 31"De£ 20 Unrestricted Fund5 General Fund 86,277 ICKJ,198 1106.2231 86277 1(W).198 (106.2231 13,500 13.51X) 93,752 93,752 Total Unrestrlrted Funds Designated Funds Specific Donations Fund Re-Development Fund St Michael's Restoration Fund Totsl Designated Fund5 1.620 11.6201 16,084 30,039 118.432 46,123 120.052 18.4701 (5.0701 113,5(K)I 16.690) 121.970) 7.614 129,901 137,515 Restricted Funds St George's Fund Total Re5trirted Funds 86,009 9.f4)3 86.(M)9 9.603 13.0281 (3.028) 92,584 92.584 MOVEMEAITIN FUNDS {PREVIOUS YEAR) Unrestrirted Funds Gener(Jl Fund Totol Unrestrirted Funds Bolonce at Receipts Poyments Troftsfrts Bolance at I"J4m 19 31" Dec 19 88.931 104.066 1106.788) 88331 10£066 (106 788) 68 86,277 86277 Designated Funds Specific Dont7tlOlls Fund Re-Development Fund St Mffchuel s Restorotion Fund Totol Designated Funds (2.155) 168) 16,084 31286 47J70 16,084 30.039 46.123 15.851J (8.Clk5J (68J Restrfrted Funds St George 5 Furjd rotol Restricted Funds 81.656 81fi56 10.668 10.668 16,315) 16315) 86,009 86M19 Page 23
CHENIES AND UTfLE CHALFONT PAROCHIALCHURCH COUNaL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31° Dember 2020 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNtS {conL} 8. FUND DETAILS (continued) The Designated Funds tomprise ofr. SL Msthael's Restoration Fund was set up to raise funds for larger maintenance. refurbishment and insurance costs incurred in relation to St Michael'5 Church. Chenies. Speclfic Donatlons Fund was set up to deal with monies raised or donated for specific extemal charities. The RDevelOPMent Fund has been set up. as the Trust is planning to sell off part of the land on which St George'5 Church, Ltttle Chalfont stan(ts antl to carry out major refvrbishment work on the exlsting church building. Planning permission was granted, but no building work was commenced, as the decision to go ahead with the development had not yet been agreed. As 3 ult, costs incurred in preparing plans and submitbng them for planning permission were carried forward in debtors, as deferred expenditure. In 2020 costs relating to obtaining planning permission were written back in the accounts and a decision relating to the balance of costs carried forward as deferred expenditure will be made in 2021. Thi5 will be dependent on the final decision as to whether the development of the site will take place or whether it should be shefved forthe foreseeable future. Thè Restricted Fund is St. George's Trust Fund. The main purpose for the fund is to use the income for the managing of the St George's church property, including major repairs and the insurance of the buildings. After payment of these costs, the trustees may use the remainsng income in furthering the religious and other charitable work in the parish of Chenies & Little Chalfont. 9. RECONCIUATION OF INCOME/EXPENDrruRE TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING AcnviTIES Unrestrict/ Funds FuTrds 2020 2019 Net incomellexpenditure) for period las per 50FA) Depreciation charges Interest and Rents from Invesbnents Ilncreasel/Decrease in debtors IncreasellDecreasel in creditors 107.337 2.620 11551 15,6261 11,3901 6.575 113.912 2,620 2,620 19.6031 19.7581 111.5561 15.6261 13.9021 11.3901 19911 452 Net cash {used in) pro¥lded by operating activitses 102.786 {3.0281 99.758 113.3771 Page 24
CHENIES AND UThLE CHALFONT PAR¢XHIAL CHURCH COUNOL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31- De(*mber 2020 NOTES TO THE Accoup¥fs IconL) 10. RELATED PARTYTRANSAcfioNS AND TRU5fEES' EXPENSES AND REMUNERATION Stipend5 of the vicar are paid by the Di0Se out of 3 fund raised from parishes charged to the PCC as part of the Parish Share. The associate minister (Ruth Boughtonl and the Admin A55iStant are paid from unrestrirted funds. a breakdown of which is shown in note 5. All the other trustee5 give freely their time and expertTr5e WTthout any fomi of remuneration. During the year. the expenses reimbursed to the clergy. incurred on chartty business, were £957 12019 - £2.5311, of which £569 rèlated to the vicarage office telephone. which is paid dirertty to BT. Other clergy expenditure was in relation to travel. stationery etc. In the year. 3 trustees claimed reimbursement of expenses of £1,26812019 4 trustees £5681. in respett of minor repair costs and other sundry items. The trustees, other than the dergy, received no remuneration during the year. 11. CONTINGENCIES & COMMITMEPITS Minimum lease commitments under J non-cancellable operating lease for the office photocopiers amounted to £5.22712019- £6,757). Page 25
INDEPENDENT EXAmINEs REPORTTO THE TRUSTEES OF CHENIES AND LITfiE CHALFONT PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL for the year ended 31° IYecembeT 2020 I report on the accoLbnts of the charity for the year ended 31° December 2020, which are set out on pages 14 to 25. Responsibilities and basis or report A5 the charitls trustees you are respons¢ble for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Att 20111-the Acfl. I report in respect of my examination of the chariWs accounts carried out under section 145 of the Att and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Act. Independent examinerfs statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matter5 have come to my attention in connectlon with the examination giwng me cause to believe that in any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by sertion 130 of the 2. the accounts do not a¢corfl th those records: or 3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reportsl Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give 3 true and fair vieN¢ which is not a matter Considered as part of an independent examin3tion. I have no con¢ems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. David Green MA (Cantsb) ACA Azets Anglo House Bell Lane Office Willage. Bell Lane Amersham. HP6 6FA Date= 14 September 2021 Page 26