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 De￿mber 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
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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 PrO￿5S
required to get the necessary permissions for these changes during 2021.
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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 I7￿S 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 s￿0d
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.
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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 De￿rnber. 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.
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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 eaS￿r 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.
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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 SUC￿55 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 con￿rn 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 chIld￿n using G￿gle 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
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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 kr￿W 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.
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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 pro￿5. 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 Chari￿5 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" De￿mber 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.
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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 OverS￿ht of Health. Safety and Child Protertion
Issues. We also di5CU55ed= finance,. grft aid,. personnel. the fabric of our churches- St George's
redevelopment Progre￿10n. 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.
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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& T￿aSurer
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
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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 E￿and and Wales requires the charity trustee5 to prepare
financial statements for e￿h year which give a true and fair view of the state of affair5 of the charity
and of the incoming resources and application of resour￿5, 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 g￿ve their time and skills
resulting in churches that are well maintained and welcoming.
Without you, our serwces would not njn $0 smoothly. Thank
you.
The time ahead will te one of change...as fomier Rettor Davrd
alway5 said. 'Change is a frtendty word, and with the prayers.
wisdom. patiern￿ of the congregation. the PCC members
will be equipped to guide our churches to the best of OLtr
abiltty, into the future.
.iop-F L-i.
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SeNices and Occaslonal Offitts
Midnight Communion. St Michael's service cancelled due to Covid 19.
Service
St. Michael's
11.15am
11.15am
6pm
Thursday
15
20 adults
ljan, Feb and
March only)
St. Geor8e's
15 adutts
I child
17
Easter 2020
NO Services
No services
No service5
No Services
Chri￿rna$
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
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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 Her￿rn
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.- B￿nd3 Johnson. Pat Dite. Gwen Woodbridge, Pat Ansell,
Ken Ansell, and Jo Hefrera.
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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￿$.
12.30pm, every Thursday, Holy Communion followed by lunch
7.30 for 8pm I" Friday,. Praise night
Detoils ofparish seryices can befvindon the Benefte Website.
www.cheniesbene
ice.or
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS forthe year ended 31- December 2020
STATEMENT OF FINANaAL ACTIVITIES
Funds
Fund5
2020
2019
Note
Income and endowments from:
Donations & legacies
2131
Income from Charitable activities 2lbl
Income from investments
21cl
218.065
2.030
155
218,065
2.030
9,758
103,195
6,810
11,556
9.603
Total
220,250
9.603 229.853
121.561
Expendlture on:
Raising funds
Charitable Artivities
31al
31bl
31cl
110.293
2,620
3,028
113,321
2,620
118,489
2,620
Other- Depreciation
Totsl
112.913
3,028
115.941
121.109
Net income
107337
18.470)
6.575
113.912
18.4701
452
Write back deferTed expenditure
Nèt movement in fvnd5
ReconcEliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
98.867
6.575
105.442
452
132.400
86.0(YJ 218,409
217,957
Total funds Ca￿led forwanl
231,267
91584
323.851
218.409
All the above results 3re deriveil from continuing activities. There were no recognised gains and
losses other than the result for the year.
The notes on pages 17 to 25 form part of these finanual statements.
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CHENIE5 AND UTfLE CHALFONT PAROCHIALCHURCH COVNaL
FINANCIALSTA7EMEp¥rs
BALANCE SHE￿A$ 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
CuRRE￿AsSE[s
255.731
147,669
ASSErs
332￿51
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)
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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.
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CHENIES AND LITTLE CHALFONT PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31° De￿mber 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 char￿S 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.
otherf￿ture5. 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, st￿￿ure
Unrestricted income funds comprise those fur￿5 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.
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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￿.
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CHENIES AND LirrLE CHALFONT PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNaL
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31° D￿mber 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 OUt￿8¢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
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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
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CHEP41ES AND UTllE CHALFoKf PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNOL
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS forthe year ended 31° De￿mber 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
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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
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CHENIES AND u￿LE cHALF0P￿ PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS forthe year ended 31" D￿ernber 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
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CHENIES AND UTfLE CHALFONT PAROCHIALCHURCH COUNaL
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31° De￿mber 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 R￿DevelOPMent 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
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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 Di0￿Se 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).
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INDEPENDENT EXAmINE￿s 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
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