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Annual Report 2024 The Parish of St Saviour’s, Upper Sunbury Diocese of London, Kensington Area

Annual Parochial Church Meeting Sunday 12 May 2024 Contents

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1. Agenda for the Annual Meeting of Parishioners (AMP) May 2024………………………….3

2. Minutes of the Annual Meeting of Parishioners (AMP) May 2023………………..…….….4

3. Agenda for the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) May 2024………………….…5

4. Minutes of Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) May 2023 …. ………………………6

5. Report of the Parochial Church Council to the APCM May 2024 ……………………………8

6. Statement of Accounts …………………………………………………………….……………………………9

7. Wardens Report………………………………………………………………………………………… …………11

8. Various Reports on Ministries & Activities……………………………………………………………12

9. Vicar’s report 2024 ………………………………………………………………………………………………17

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Diocese of London, Kensington Area The Parish of St Saviour’s, Upper Sunbury

Annual Meeting of Parishioners

The Annual Meeting of Parishioners will take place at St Saviour’s Sunbury at 11.30am on Sunday 12[th] May 2024.

Agenda

Prayer and Minutes of last meeting
Appointment of two Church Wardens
Date of next meeting: 30 March 2025

Those entitled to attend, and vote are all adults resident in the parish and all members of the electoral roll.

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Annual Meeting Parishioners (AMP) Minutes 2023

Minutes of the Annual Parochial Church Meeting held at St Saviour’s Sunbury Sunday 14 May 2023

Around 40 people were in attendance. Apologies were received from Norman Head

The meeting was chaired by Rev Allen Bower.

1. Election of Churchwardens

Geraint Owen and Guy Trevithick had stood for the roles of churchwardens. As there were no other nominations all were in favour that they should be appointed.

Anyone not on the Electoral Roll was then asked to leave as only people on the Electoral Roll can vote at the Annual Meeting.

The date for the next meeting was set as 12 May 2024.

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Diocese of London, Kensington Area The Parish of St Saviour’s, Upper Sunbury

Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM)

The Annual Parochial Church Meeting will take place at St Saviour’s Sunbury directly following the AMP on Sunday 12 May 2024.

Agenda

Minutes of the previous meeting (The Revd Allen Bower)
Changes in the Electoral Roll (Gillian Harrap)
Annual Financial Report (Agnel Rajiv)
Independent Examiner’s report for the year ending Dec 2023.
Appointment of Independent Examiner for period to 31 December 2024.
Safeguarding Review (Lisa Cook & Jess Bray)
Election of lay representatives to the PCC and Deanery Synod (The Revd Allen Bower)
Wardens’ report (Geraint Owen & Guy Trevithick)
Vicar’s Report (The Revd Allen Bower)
Date of Next APCM – 30 March 2025
Closing Prayer

Date of next business PCC meeting: 13 May 2024 7.25pm.

Those entitled to attend and vote: Members of the electoral roll.

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Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) Minutes 2023

Minutes of the Annual Parochial Church Meeting held at St Saviour’s Sunbury Sunday 14 May 2023

1. Minutes of Meeting held on 8 May 2022

These were agreed to be an accurate reflection of the meeting. It was proposed by John Welch, seconded by Jess Bray that the minutes be adopted – all in favour.

2. Electoral Roll

Gillian Harrap (Electoral Roll Officer) reported the following:

 Five people were removed from the roll as they had moved out of the area.

 Two people had asked to be removed.  Three new names had been added.  There are currently 224 names on the Electoral Roll  Two names are waiting to be added.

3. Financial Report

Rev Bower thanked Barbie Ryder-Matthews and Guy Trevithick for all their hard work and said that the church’s finances are in a good place. Gillian Harrap proposed that the Financial Report be approved; seconded by Val Mitchell, all in favour.

Barbie Ryder-Matthews had proposed that the current independent examiner, Figtree Accountancy be re-appointed; seconded by Jess Bray, all in favour.

4. Election of PCC Members

Rev Bower thanked Simon Greatwood, Vin Bamford, Keith Wilsher and Brad Loader for all their hard work on the PCC as they have now stepped down. Norman Head, Stephen Pal-George and Christine Rogers were re-standing for the Deanery Synod Daniel Kemp, Agnel Rajiv and Barbie Ryder-Matthews had indicated their willingness to stand for PCC.

Proposed by Sarah Higgs, seconded by Colin Agar – all in favour of these appointments.

The following people’s term on PCC continued:

Rani Banga, Jess Bray, Lisa Cook, Gillian Harrap, Lynnette Peckett, Doug Potkin, Hannah Welch

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5. Wardens’ Report

Guy Trevithick said there were so much to be thankful for even though there continue to be challenges and uncertainties as the church moves forward. The numbers do not always add up, yet things are happening, lives are being changed and there is growth. Jesus needs to continue to be kept at the front and centre of all that is done at St Saviour’s; then there will be more testimonies of what God is doing in the life of St Saviour’s.

6. Vicar’s Report

Rev Allen thanked everyone who had stepped up and taken on doing various jobs within the church, especially whilst he was on compassionate leave. It is good to know that the church can continue to run without all the reliance being on the vicar. However, there are gaps in church life where it is difficult to find people to resource certain areas.

We need to constantly be listening to God to see where He wants the church to move forward and somethings that are tried will work, others may not but God does not stand still, so nor should we.

Everyone in the church has a part to play, being part of a team where there is good governance and accountability.

7. Any Other Business/Questions

Do we want to continue pre-recording Sunday services?

The computer is left on to download as a connection is needed and this takes several hours.

Could we start having the Bible readings in person during a service rather than pre-recorded?

People can be asked if they would like to pre-record their reading or read life during the service.

Is there going to be a prayer team at the end of services? Looking into restarting a prayer team for next term

It is sad not seeing the children in church before they go out to their groups on a Sunday morning.

This is a difficult balancing act. The children are in church during half-term and the holidays seasons and there could be safeguarding issues. All Age services are being built into the life of St Saviour’s.

Could we start celebrating birthdays in church again?

Could we have photographs of staff/PCC/ministry leads as the board is still on the wall.

Is there anyone who could be at the front of services doing sign language?

Lynnette Peckett, Disability Champion, will look into this.

2024 APCM

This will be held on 12 May 2024

9. Closing of Meeting

Rev Allen closed the meeting in prayer.

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Report of the Parochial Church Council to the APCM 2024

1. PCC REPORT

Since the APCM last year the PCC has met 6 times, all meetings were quorate, and minutes taken.

2. PCC ADMINISTRATION

Members of the Parochial Church Council from May 2023 - May 2024

VICAR The Revd Allen Bower (Ex-officio) WARDENS Mr. Guy Trevithick Mr Geraint Owen DEPUTY WARDENS Mrs Jessica Bray Mrs Barbie Ryder-Matthews DEANERY SYNOD REPS Mr Norman Head (Ex-officio) Mr Stephen Pal-George Ms. Christine Rogers ELECTED MEMBERS OF THE PCC Mrs Barbie Ryder-Matthews (Deputy Warden)

Mrs Jessica Bray (Deputy Warden) Miss Hannah Welch Mrs Rani Banga Mrs Lynnette Peckett Ms. Gillian Harrap Mrs Lisa Cook Mr. Doug Potkin Mr. Daniel Kemp PCC SECRETARY Mrs Jenny Welch (Non-Voting)

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TREASURER Mr. Agnel Rajiv ELECTORAL ROLL OFFICER Ms. Gillian Harrap SAFEGUARDING OFFICER Mrs Lisa Cook

3. STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS

Once again, I am indebted to the work of our Finance team Barbie RyderMatthews and Agnel Rajiv, for their faithful and wise guidance throughout the year. Thank you to all who partner with us in seeing lives transformed through your giving. Everything we do is due to your incredible generosity. One way you can make a real difference is to give regularly by standing order and help us to claim gift aid. You will find the full financial report on a separate document, and if you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Treasurer.

Yours sincerely, Revd Allen Bower.

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4. CHURCH WARDENS’ REPORT

In 2023 we continued to work to ensure all the activities undertaken by all those at St Saviour’s were characterised by good practice & good governance.

As always for the purpose of this report there are too many people to acknowledge and thank by name. The selfless, hard work of all the staff & volunteers remains the bedrock of the church. To each and every person who have given their prayers, time, expertise, energy & who contribute financially to the church we extend our profound thanks.

In no particular order as wardens, we note the particular importance of certain practices to the health of St Saviour’s. Our safeguarding dashboard measures are all UpToDate & green. This means for example that all safeguarding training for every person requiring it is UpToDate. Safeguarding was also discussed & reviewed at every PCC & Standing Committee meeting in 2023. It informs how we approach all our activities including recruitment. Likewise, the diligence & transparency with which all the financial transactions & accounts of St Saviour’s are recorded & reported every month continues to ensure that the financial position of the church is fully understood & reviewed.

A critical part of ensuring that key processes & decisions are implemented and reviewed, transparently is that we have a fully functioning Staff team, PCC & Standing Committee. Each of these groups were at full complement & met regularly as planned throughout 2023.

The work of other teams such as the Building Committee has also ensured that the ongoing work of maintaining the existing buildings & providing for future needs has been diligently done. i.e. the refurbished kitchen and the completion of The Light House in 2023 & the work underway to provide adequate toilet facilities & an additional meeting space.

The “Matthew 18” prayer groups have also been a significant initiative. Open to anyone from the church with each member of the PCC participating, these are weekly prayer meetings that are an important contribution to the spiritual health of the church.

We would also like to welcome Sophie back from her maternity leave.

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Many uncertainties remain of course, and we can improve in many areas. Equally we enter 2024 with the foundations in place to see the work of St Saviour’s continuing to thrive.

Geraint Owen Guy Trevithick

5. OASIS REPORT

Our Oasis community continues to meet every Wednesday for a more formal service with Holy Communion followed by a time of fellowship. The congregation has seen a number of new people join them plus the return of some familiar faces.

We have been blessed to have a few local clergy join us to preside over communion when our clergy were unavailable. During August we had a more informal time of meeting with a Thought for the Day and a time or prayer and fellowship. The year ended with a Carol concert.

6. KIDS’ MINISTRY

Our Sunday groups continue to grow in strength and numbers Sparks (3 years to Year 2) average regular number 8 per week and Blaze (Year 3 – Year 6) average regulars’ number 15.

On Thursday’s in term time we run a Stay and Play together with the Haven. This is a very successful group for our local community, and we have seen many weeks with up to 20 little ones plus parents/carers.

Our Junior kick group has been put on pause for the moment as we were not able to get the numbers needed. However, this year we will be doing termly socials to allow our kids to still meet on days other than Sundays.

Easter Holidays 2023 and February 2024 Half term, we hosted Kick camp for our kids. This was again another successful venture with 18 kids attending for the day. We look forward to hosting more holiday camps in the future.

In October our Light Party saw both a large group of church and nonchurch families attend. We look forward to continuing the success of evenings like this in the future.

Christmas Eve the youth and kids did a Nativity service for the church. It was great to have so many of the church family involved in this event. With this in

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mind, we will be allowing more opportunities for the children to be involved in the main church services.

At the end of last term, we ran transition sessions for the kids moving up to youth and on the last day we had a celebration service, where we were able to pray and present the Year 6 kids to Youth. Also, the Year 2 kids in Sparks who have moved up to Blaze.

Our team has grown with some new members, as well as others moving onto other things. More team is always a vital to allow us to continue to grow the kid’s ministry and allow more age-appropriate groupings for the kids.

7. YOUTH MINISTRY

During 2023/24, we have continued to bring sessions to young people both at St Saviour’s and at Bishop Wand School, with regular contact with St Paul’s School. Weekly Younger Youth sessions on Sunday mornings and Friday Youth Kick Academy runs with games and activities, both in term time. Older Youth has started back with the Youth Alpha series including food and great discussions.

At The 4 service we have continued to see young people involved in these services by preaching, hosting, leading the game, doing the reading, lead worship and being involved in the band, visuals and welcome.

It has been a busy year in our youth work. We had pizza and pancake socials and a trip to White Spider climbing wall.

Sonia is part of the Kensington Growing younger team where they ran a training morning in October 2023 for children’s and youth workers, Sonia ran a seminar and was on the panel. In November as part of the Bishop’s schools mission week, we provided a prayer space at Bishop Wand School and hosted the Kensington Area Youth Event, where a number of local churches attended for games and worship. Sonia gave a talk on ‘Who you’re made to be’ from Psalm 139:14.

In December there was a youth Christmas party and young people were involved in narrating our nativity service. During February half term, we were able to partner with Kick again to provide one multi sports day camp for kids and another for youth, which was great fun for all involved. This is the second time we have provided these days, and they were a great success. In March we had another worship night where we partnered with Kick again and Samuel (Kick coach) brought a message on intimacy with God from 2 Corinthians 3:18.

We have a wonderful youth team and the numbers of young people attending our youth activities are growing. It is great to see young people share their gifts and grow in confidence. It is so good that we can provide different sessions to

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facilitate the young people’s different needs. To provide a safe, supportive space and sharing Jesus’ love and light is such a privilege.

8. PRAYER

Prayer continues to underpin everything that we do at St Saviour’s. We have a number of prayer meetings throughout the week including Tuesday morning Dynamic prayer, Tuesday morning staff prayer and Wednesday Men’s breakfast/prayer. This year we introduced our Matthew 18 prayer groups which meet throughout the week, via zoom, to pray for the church. Our monthly prayer meeting is now meeting in church in person.

We had two Saturday Mornings of Prayer in church at the start of each new term to pray for the term ahead.

We are thankful to Guy Trevithick, John Welch, Julia Jaeger and Christine Rogers for leading these prayer meetings.

9. WORSHIP

This year has been a year of challenge but also a product of wonderful Spiritual growth witnessed in the team. Yvette Kemp joined us bringing her beautiful harmonies, but we are still praying for God to increase our numbers of skilled people.

We continue to support The 10, The 4 and The 6 services on a Sunday, as well as our Oasis service on a Wednesday and The Haven on a Thursday. We have also begun to support the monthly prayer meetings, as well as the staff team meetings on a Tuesday morning.

Christmas and Easter were successfully delivered again, and we hosted the Compassion Ladies event, supporting them with production for Phillipa Hanna. We also put on our own fundraising musical event featuring Spelthorne Orchestra, raising over £500.

We have been extremely active with the youth worship team, playing host to a Kensington Area worship evening and a Deanery worship evening. We have grown in numbers of youth being involved in worship and continue to mentor their development.

We upgraded our stage lighting system by installing LED spots to reduce running costs of bulbs and purchased a new Djembe drum from money donated to the ministry. We have a great team of volunteers on production and although face challenges at times, I organised some advanced sound training with Olie to help assist them in upskilling.

10. COMMUNITY MINISTRY

Over the last 12 months, we have seen the number of new clients increasing both on a Monday and Thursday, particularly for The Haven lunches on a Thursday.

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The Haven was nominated for a number of awards including The Rotary Club and Voluntary in Action.

We were privileged to be able to support and organise a wedding blessing for one of our clients, who had been diagnosed with a terminal illness.

During the summer holidays we organised and funded 4 coaches to take local families to the beach for a fun day out.

We were blessed to receive an amazing amount of Harvest Festival food from local businesses, schools and local residents.

It was a real pleasure to be part of the Kenyngton Manor Lantern Parade, where we provided hotdogs and drinks for the event free of charge. The event was a huge success and as well as building relationships with other charities and organisations, the foodbank received some financial donations.

Christmas

We were able to host a Christmas Community Party when 100 children and their families attended. Kempton Jockey Club provided a party lunch free of charge, and we were able to fund a children’s entertainer as well as a puppet show from Peckett’s Puppets. We had our Christmas gifting day, when 200 children were catered for. Our volunteers did the Rotary walk with Santa around our local neighbourhood and raised money for The Haven.

Easter Celebrations

On Maundy Thursday we organised crafts for under 5s and were able to bless them with free Easter Eggs. Kempton Jockey Club provided a delicious lunch.

Partners

We have been able to partner with the following organisations to offer support to our local families, including:

Beauty Bank
Spelthorne Hygiene Bank
MIND – who provide sessions hosted in the church.
Foodbank Network with other local foodbanks. The partnership was created to stop duplicated foodbank support and to enable additional funding.

11. WOMEN’S MINISTRY

During 2023 we held 5 varied events including 3 evenings and 2 Saturday breakfasts. During our March breakfast event we heard from Yvette Kemp, who shared a testimony around rest, and in October Elspeth Saville, from All Saints Church in Laleham, spoke on ‘the antidote to anxiety’. Both were well attended, and we enjoyed a continental breakfast together.

Our evenings included a ‘great re-gifting,' and a talk on the impact of plastic rubbish in low-income countries by Joanne Green from Tearfund; hearing from Frances Novillo the Lead Police Chaplain for Surrey and Sussex; and a summer picnic at the church. Due to very low numbers at evening events throughout the

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year, going forward we’ll be focusing on 3 breakfast events a year. We hope to see you there!

12. OPERATIONS

We have continued to have 4-5 services a week at The O, The Haven, The 10, The 4 and The 6. It has been a real joy to welcome many new people to these services. We have been blessed to have a wide range of preachers and service leaders each week and are very grateful for their hard work and to that of the worship, production and welcome teams who make our services run so smoothly.

We have carried out 1 baby dedication, 5 baptisms, 1 wedding blessing and taken 2 funerals during the year. Plus, we held special two baptism services during December and on Easter Sunday 2024 when a further 16 people were baptised!

All of the Health & Safety checks/inspections and Risk Assessments are all up to date and were carried out on time.

The new community kitchen was opened in September 2023, and this is a huge asset to both The Haven Ministry and the church. New processes and procedures were written, and we carried out kitchen training for our volunteers. We are so thankful to have Charlotte Willoughby join the staff team as Kitchen Lead. Charlotte will be responsible for overseeing the operations of the kitchen during The Haven on Mondays and Thursdays.

The Light House building has now been fully clad, and the side area of the garden cleared of the brambles.

The ceiling lights in the church have been replaced with new LED light fitments.

We organized a number of events during the year including a summer picnic, the annual church holiday to HTB Focus and a Compassion Ladies Night. Jess Bray and Yvette Kemp started a Ladies Bible study which meets monthly, and this group has grown and flourished.

We continue to use the Diocese Safeguarding Dashboard and have achieved a 100% progress rate. All of our teams are now DBS checked and have carried out their safeguarding training.

13. PAID STAFF CHANGE

Revd Sophie Raeside returned from her maternity leave in January 2024. Charlotte Willougby was employed as Kitchen Lead in March 2024.

14. DEANERY SYNOD REPORT

Spelthorne Deanery Synod met three times to consider current matters within the Anglican Church; meetings also provide opportunities for sharing news and enjoying fellowship with clergy and lay representatives from the eleven churches in the Spelthorne Deanery. The current three-year term began on 1[st] July 2023.

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Clergy moves within the Deanery –Rev Carole George, rector of St Nicholas Shepperton, was appointed as Area Dean in succession to Fr Joseph Fernandes who was appointed a Prebendary of St Paul’s and took up a new appointment as vicar of St Mary’s Acton after serving as Area Dean of Spelthorne and incumbent of St Hilda’s Ashford.

Rt Rev Dr Emma Ineson who had just taken up the appointment of Bishop of Kensington joined the February meeting. During a Q&A session she introduced herself, described some of her past experience, particularly her recent role as assistant to Archbishop Justin Welby during 2022/23 when King Charles’ coronation and the late Queen’s funeral took place. She spoke on the content of her book “Failure” what Jesus said about sin, mistakes and messing stuff up”. She also said that Spelthorne was a valued and important area in the diocese and challenged us to examine how we can contribute to Christian mission in the Diocese of London.

Rev John Beauchamp, London Diocese Disability Ministry Enabler spoke at the June meeting and stimulated all PCCs to consider how inclusive their churches are so that all people can feel welcome and able to participate in activities bearing in mind that disabilities include not just physical and sensory disabilities but mental health issues and learning disabilities, as well as ”hidden” disabilities such as epilepsy, diabetes, arthritis, autism, and various conditions which may cause chronic pain. He drew attention to the wide range of material and support available from the Diocese.

The October meeting was addressed by Emma Thompson of the St Alban’s Diocese who spoke passionately about the mission of “Save the Parish”, which was founded in 2021 and is run by volunteers, to give a voice to parishes who felt the strategy of the leadership of the Church of England to amalgamate parishes and reduce the number of clergy in those parishes, was wrong and counterproductive. She mentioned that the parish church forms an important part of many communities even if attendance at services is low. Although the Diocese of London has priests in most parishes and finances are better than other parts of the country, there are no grounds for complacency.

Annual Finance meetings were hosted by Archdeacon Richard Frank & Rev Mary Spredbury (Diocesan Finance Officer). During the year reports were given by Nick Wood-Dow on issues discussed at the London Diocesan Synod.

15. VICARS REPORT 2023

A few years ago, I shared the above passage for our annual review, and as I reflect on 2023, I am again reminded of these words.

It seems to me that ‘remembering’ God’s faithfulness is important to God. That being so, why does God declare “forget the former things?” Israel’s focus on the past may have brought some comfort, however, it was hindering momentum into

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their future. The path ahead was teeming with challenges and appeared far from exhilarating. Nonetheless, God declares to Israel, “I am doing something new - are you excited?”

It’s easy to get distracted with the numerous challenges: An aging building, shortage of team in many areas, financial restrictions - just to name a few.

And God says,

“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?”

As we have sought to discern where God is leading in 2023, I am filled with wonder and gratitude at His faithfulness. The video our curate Sophie has created gives just a glimpse of what God is doing at St Saviour’s. With limited resources we have encapsulated something of the Diocesan vision for the church in London: ‘Confident Disciples, Creative Growth, Compassionate Communities,’ and the values of ‘Growing Younger, Safer, and Racially Diverse.’

Confident Disciples

A competent training parish for future leaders: A Curate returning for their second year of training, An ordinand beginning training, A person discerning their call to Ordained ministry through the Caleb Stream.

Attending Focus summer festival where we saw many grow in their faith, especially young people.

An emphasis on prayer through online meetings, teaching, and in-person meetings.

Creative Growth

Seeing growth in the Haven Stay & Play, Haven Knit & Natter, The Art club and other fellowship groups.

Compassionate Communities

The flourishing of the Haven as a transformation hub for fellowship, faith, wellbeing & mental health, free lunches, surplus food, foodbank, debt advice, housing advice and other local agencies. A place where the broken are welcomed, can feel safe and be restored.

Growing Younger

Seeing our youth and children thrive on Sundays, during the week, and at events such as Light Parties and Youth Worship Nights. Engaging with local schools through hosting courses, visits and services.

Growing Safer

Building a safe culture for all, across our ministries and activities, evidenced via the diocesan dashboard.

Racially Diverse

A diverse church family, racially, in gender, background, disability and education, represented in every area of church life.

Our social media tagline speaks of ‘a real-life adventure.’ Through the above, and many more activities, St Saviour’s Sunbury has invited those in our local community, both young and old, to a real-life adventure. An adventure where they can find faith, freedom, and new life in Jesus. Are you excited?

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Lots of love, Al len Page 19

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST SAVIOUR'S CHURCH, UPPER SUNBURY, TW16 7TP

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1130267

ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2023

Approved by St Saviour's PCC and Approved by External Examiner

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Saviour's Church, Upper Sunbury, TW16 7TP Report and Financial Statements 2023

The Parochial Church Council (the PCC) present their report together with the financial statements of the PCC accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023. The financial statements have been prepared in the format prescribed by the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP2015): Accounting and Reporting by Charities and the Financial Reporting Standard 102 (FRS102). This is in accordance with the accounting policies set out on page 6 and apply with the Church Accounting Regulations 2015. The legal, reference and administrative information set out below and later in this document forms part of this report.

Reference and Administrative Information
Church Details
Church address	St Saviour's Church Vicarage Road, Sunbury, Middlesex, TW16 7TP
Church office address	St Saviour's Church Vicarage Road, Sunbury, Middlesex, TW16 7TP
Telephone E-mail	01932 782800 info@StSavs.org
Website	www.StSavs.org
Clergy
Vicar	Rev. Allen Bower (Appointed Sept 2020)
Curate	Rev. Sophie Raeside (Appointed July 2021 PCC ex-officio) (On
	maternity leave as at 31st December 2022)
Permission to Officiate (PTO)	None in 2023
Key Management Personnel
St Saviour's regard its PCC as kec management personnel in that it consists of all the Church members who, to varying levels, have responsibility for planning, directing and
controlling the activities of the church.
Membership of the PCC
Members of the PCC are also charity trustees for the purposes of charity law and those who served from 1 January 2023 to the date of this report was approved are as below, unless
indicated otherwise:
Chairperson and Vicar	Rev Allen Bower (Appointed Sept 2020 PCC ex-officio)
PCC Secretary (non-voting)	Jenny Welch (First appointed October 2021)
The Wardens and Members of the PCC are elected each year at the Annual General Meeting from members of the electoral roll. The members of the PCC receive induction and
ongoing training using appropriate material made available through the Diocese.
Wardens	Guy Trevithick (First appointed May 2022 ex-officio)
	Geraint Owen (First appointed Oct 2020 ex-officio)
Deputy wardens	Jess Bray (Appointed May 2022)
	Barbie Ryder- Matthews (Appointed May 2022)
Treasurer	Barbie Ryder-Matthews (Treasurer since April 2020) (Stepped down May 2023)
	Agnel Rajiv (Appointed May 2023)
Members of the PCC	Hannah Welch (April 2019, re-elected May 2023)
	Barbie Ryder-Matthews (April 2016 re-elected Oct 2020, & May 2023)
	Jess Bray (May 2022)
	Rani Banga (Oct 2020)
	Brad Loader (Oct 2020-May 2023)
	Lisa Cook (May 2022)
	Doug Potkin (May 2022)
	Gillian Harrap (May 2022)
	Keith Wilsher (April 2021) (stood down Apr 2023)
	Lynnette Peckett (April 2021)
	Agnel Rajiv (May 2023)
	Dan Kemp (May 2023)
	Lavinia Bamford (April 2016 - re-elected 2020, stood down May 2023 ex-officio)
	Stephen Pal-George (Oct 2020 ex-officio)
	Christine Rogers (April 2020 ex-officio)
	Simon Greatwood (April 2020 – May 2023 ex-officio)
	Norman Head (April 2016 ex-officio)

Deanery Synod representatives are elected for a three year term at the respective APCM.

Deanery Synod	Norman Head (Appointed April 2016 & May 2023)
	Christine Rogers (Appointed Oct 2020 & May 2023)
	Stephen Pal-George (Appointed Oct 2020 & May 2023)
	Vin Bamford (Appointed Oct 2020, stood down May 2023)
	Simon Greatwood (Appointed Oct 2020, stood down May 2023)
Church Staff on payroll
Operations Director	Loraine Hutton - Part Time (April 2021)
Operations Administrator	No employment in this role during 2023
Worship Pastor	Kirsty Evans - Part Time (June 2019)
Senior Youth Pastor (Youth Minster Grant)	Sonia Stead - Part Time (April 2018)
Youth Pastor	No employment in this role during 2023
Youth & Children's Pastor	Claudia Aimer - Full Time (April 2022)
Social Transformation Pastor	Donna Mason - Part Time (Jan 2021)
Foodbank Manager	No employment in this role during 2023
Community Administrator	Steve Bank-Smith - Part Time (April 2021)
Church & Office Housekeeper	No employment in this role during 2023
Church Staff - Part Time Volunteers
Finance/HR Manager	Barbie Ryder Matthews
Payroll Lead	Barbie Ryder Matthews
Creative Department Lead	Stephen Pal-George
Building Project Lead	Julia Jaeger / Geraint Owen
Pastoral Lead	No volunteer in this role during 2023
Pastoral Admin Lead	No volunteer in this role during 2023
Oasis Pastor	Rev Sophie Raeside
Community Recovery Lead	Ministry not run during 2023
Football Fun Lead	No volunteer in this role during 2023
Life Group Lead	No volunteer in this role during 2023
Prayer Lead	Julia Jaeger
Kid's Ministry Administrator	Hannah Welch
Women's Ministry Lead	Sue Wilsher
Men's Ministry Lead	Simon Raeside
PA to Vicar	Loraine Hutton
Electoral Roll Officer	Gillian Harrap
Communication team	No volunteer in this role during 2023
Fund Raising Team Lead	Jess Bray (stood down June 2023)
Youth Work Student	No volunteer in this role during 2023
Youth Admin Support	No volunteer in this role during 2023
Church Staff - Third Party
IT Consultant	Rix Banga - RX Designs
Professional advisors and agents
Bankers	Barclays Bank Plc, 59 Staines Road West, Sunbury, TW16 7EG
Independent Examiner	Costas Loizou, ACMA CGMA Figtree Accountancy Limited, 25 Claremont Avenue, TW16 5LX
Quinquennial Inspector	Louise Goodison, Cazenove Architects Ltd, 32 Clarence Mews, London, E5 8HL
Church membership

The 2023 Electoral Roll has 224 signed up (7 members removed, 3 added, 0 death). (2022 - Electoral Roll 221)

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Structure and Management The PCC In accordance with the Parochial Church Council (Powers) Measure 1956 the PCC is required to co-operate with the minister in promoting in the parish the whole mission of the church: pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. The PCC is a registered charity with the Charity Commissioners. Registration No: 1130267

The PCC meets six to seven times per year. The meetings are all minuted and can be obtained from the Church Office. Church members are encouraged to find out about any matters of particular interest to them by speaking to one of the PCC members. Any relevant matters arising from the PCC meetings are raised in church notices and summarised on a weekly newsletter.

The PCC has committed itself to appointing and financing a paid staff team, working alongside the clergy. In addition, many members of church are involved in activities and responsibilities on a voluntary basis. The Church Wardens are elected annual at the Annual Meeting of Parishioners (AMP) and new members of the PCC (Parochial Church Council) are elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) from members of the electoral roll. The PCC receives induction and ongoing training using appropriate material made available through the Diocese of London. In addition to the Clergy and Wardens, we have 5 ex-officio members of the PCC: Norman Head (Deanery Synod), Christine Rogers (Deanery Synod), Vin Bamford (Deanery Synod), Stephen Pal-George and Simon Greatwood (Deanery Synod)

The PCC does not reimburse expenses incurred by its members.

Quinquennial: May 2023 - Cazenove Architects November 2018 - Cazenove Architects November 2014 - Clive England of Thomas Ford and Partners. November 2005 - John Deal RIBA

The PCC is responsible for the preparation of a statement of accounts for each financial year which gives a true and fair view of the Church's incoming resources and application of resources during the year and of its state of affairs at the end of the year. In preparing those accounts, the PCC is required to: - Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;

Make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
State whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the accounts; and - Prepare the accounts on the going concern basis unless it is manifestly inappropriate to presume that the activities of the Church will continue in operation.

The PCC responsibilities include keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the church and to enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the Charities Act 1993 and the Church Accounting Regulations 2006.

The PCC is also responsible for safeguarding the church's assets and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and breaches of law and regulations.

The PCC at St Saviour's fully supports the vision to see the church radically transforming lives in the love and power of Jesus. We are planning a mission action plan to enable us to achieve this goal.

Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM)

The APCM is the main meeting for the church as a whole at which elections are carried out for the officers of the church, including the PCC, in line with the normal rotation of elections. The APCM reviews the year just gone and the future vision and is typically held in May.

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VICAR and WARDEN's REPORT

Our social media tagline speaks of ‘a real-life adventure.’ Through the above, and many more activities, St Saviours Sunbury has invited those in our local community, both young and old, to a real-life adventure. An adventure where they can find faith, freedom, and new life in Jesus. Are you excited?

Lots of love, Allen March 2024

Warden’s Report 2023

In 2023 we continued to work to ensure all the activities undertaken by all those at St Saviour’s were characterised by good practice & good governance.

In no particular order as wardens, we note the particular importance of certain practices to the health of St Saviour’s. Our safeguarding dashboard measures are all up to date & green. This means for example that all safeguarding training for every person requiring it is up to date. Safeguarding was also discussed & reviewed at every PCC & Steering Committee meeting in 2023. It informs how we approach all our activities including recruitment. Likewise, the diligence & transparency with which all the financial transactions & accounts of St Saviour’s are recorded & reported every month continues to ensure that the financial position of the church is fully understood & reviewed.

A critical part of ensuring that key processes & decisions are implemented and reviewed transparently is that we have a fully functioning Staff team, PCC & Standing Committee. Each of these groups were at full complement & met regularly as planned throughout 2023.

The work of other teams such as the Building Committee have also ensured that the ongoing work of maintaining the existing buildings & providing for future needs have been diligently done. i.e. the refurbished kitchen and the completion of the modular build in 2023 & the work underway to provide adequate toilet facilities & an addition meeting space.

The “Matthew 18” prayer groups have also been a significant initiative. Open to anyone from the church with each member of the PCC participating these are weekly prayer meetings that are an important contribution to the spiritual health of the church.

We would also like to welcome Sophie back from her maternity leave.

Many uncertainties remain of course, and we can improve in many areas. Equally we enter 2024 with the foundations in place to see the work of St Saviours continue to thrive.

Geraint Owen

Guy Trevithick

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Financial Review

The PCC's main source of funding is the "free will" offerings of church members.

Financial Position

Unrestricted funds

The financial position for the year has been challenging with donations being reduced due to members of the congregation struggling financially.

In overall terms at 31 Dec 2023 unrestricted	9	£117,887	£114,731
funds stand at:
Historically unrestricted funds of £244,635 was designated by the PCC to enable the purchase of the property at Wolsey Road for
£419.736 and after costs, £400k was designated towards the building fund project.
Restricted funds
The details of all the restricted funds received are set out	in detail in note 10 to the accounts. A separate restricted fund		manages
project and this is reported in a separate column headed "BCF" and forms part of these financial statements.
At 31 December 2023 Building project restricted funds:	10a	£96,670
At 31 December 2023 Asset Sales:	10b	£0
At 31 December 2023 General restricted funds:	10c	£65,512
At 31 December 2023 Fuel Fund project restricted funds:	10c	£1,676
At 31 December 2022 Building project restricted funds:	10a	£149,982
At 31 December 2022 Asset Sales were:	10b	£0
At 31 December 2022 General restricted funds:	10c	£55,873
At 31 December 2022 Fuel Fund project restricted funds:	10c	£19,652

Historically unrestricted funds of £244,635 was designated by the PCC to enable the purchase of the property at Wolsey Road for curate use. The property was sold in 2017 for £419.736 and after costs, £400k was designated towards the building fund project.

The details of all the restricted funds received are set out in detail in note 10 to the accounts. A separate restricted fund manages the financial aspects of the Building Community project and this is reported in a separate column headed "BCF" and forms part of these financial statements.

Reserves Policy

The PCC's aim is to have an unrestricted reserve level that is neither deficient or excessive, and seeks to strike a balance between two competing needs: on the one hand to have sufficient funds available to meet unexpected costs and/or loss of income, and on the other hand, to optimise its use of available funds to make the church's vision a reality in the local community. The Reserves Policy set in 2006 was revisited in 2013 and agreed that unrestricted funds should be available to meet any contingencies that may arise up to an amount of £25,000. The current unrestricted funds are in line with this level and are considered appropriate.

The PCC regularly review the position in light of their existing and anticipated commitments.

Risk Management 2023

All Health and Safety requirements have been up-dated including any necessary Risk Assessments.

Quinquennial

Our quinquennial inspection took place in May 2023. The porta cabin, which has reached its life expectancy, will be dealt with as part of the build project. The asbestos roof requiring replacing will be removed as part of the build project.

Auditors/Independent Examiner

The accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023 fall beneath the audit threshold and are therefore subject to review by an independent examiner.

Approval

The report of the PCC for 2023 accounts was approved by the PCC on the Date to be entered after PCC approval

Rev Allen Bower

Date: 12th May 2024

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Independent Examiner's Report to the PCC of St Saviour's Church, Sunbury Upon Thames

I report on the accounts of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Saviour's for the year ended 31 December 2023, which are set out on pages 11 to 16.

Respective responsibilities for the PCC and the examiner

The PCC is responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The PCC considers that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) but that an independent examination is needed. The charity's gross income exceeds £250,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and Chartered Global Management Accountant. It is my responsibility to:

1 examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2012 act;

2 to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and

3 to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of independent examiner's report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a "true and fair view" and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

(1) Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements

to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the Act; and

to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the requirements of the Act and the Regulations have not been met; or

(2) To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed: Date: 24/04/2024

Costas Loizou ACMA CGMA Figtree Accountancy Limited 25 Claremont Avenue Sunbury-On-Thames Middlesex TW16 5LX

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (SOFA) Notes INCOMING RESOURCES from: 2 Voluntary income 2a Income from Charitable Church activities 2b Other trading activities 2c Investments 2d TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES RESOURCES EXPENDED 3 Church Activities 3a-3f Depreciation Governance costs 3g TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED NET INCOMING (OUTGOING) RESOURCES NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Transfers between accounts BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD at 1Jan	Unrestricted Funds	Restricted Funds	TOTAL FUNDS	2022 £ 192,957 108,150 17,531 335 318,973 200,554 44,101 696 245,351 73,622 73,622 375,783
	£ 186,958 2,609 4,641 1,429	Building community fund (BCF) Ministry Restricted Funds £ £ 1,620 794 56,000 82,348 - 1,159 2,213 -	2023 £ 189,372 140,957 5,800 3,642
	195,637 206,970 1,080	59,833 84,301 110,171 95,015 -	339,771 412,156 1,080
	208,050	110,171 95,015	413,236
	12,413 -	50,338 - 10,714 -	73,465 -
	12,413 - 15,548 114,731	50,338 - 10,714 - 99,931 4,048 149,982 75,526	73,465 - 119,527 340,239
BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD at 31 Dec	117,866	199,575 68,859	386,297	449,405

The notes on pages 10 and 11 form part of these financial statements

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (Balance Sheet) as at 31st December 2023 Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible fixed assets 4 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 5 Short term deposits 6 Cash at bank and in hand 7 LIABILITIES: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 8 NET CURRENT ASSETS	Unrestricted Funds	Restricted Funds	TOTAL FUNDS	2022 £ 155,710 155,710 1,635 112,280 234,010 347,925 10,129 - 337,796
	£ -	Building community fund (BCF) Other £ £ 102,880 -	2023 £ 102,880
	-	102,880 -	102,880
	3,012 26,621 90,462	25 - 38,698 - 57,972 68,859	- 3,037 65,320 217,293 -
	120,095	96,695 68,859	285,650
	2,229	- -	2,229
	117,866	96,695 68,859	283,421
NET ASSETS	117,866	199,575 68,859	386,297	449,405
FUNDS Represented by: Unrestricted/Designated Funds 9 Restricted Funds 10 Light House Building			117,887 165,530 102,880	112,684 223,989 112,732
			386,297	449,405

Approved on behalf of the PCC by:

Rev Allen Bower

Agnel Rajiv - Treasurer

Date: 12th May 2024 The notes on pages 12 to 13 form part of these financial statements

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1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The principal accounting policies adopted, judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows:

1a Basis of accounting

The financial statements have been prepared under the Charities Act 2011 and in accordance with the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (Charities SORP (FRS 102) and Financial Reporting Standard 102 (FRS 102). The financial statements are drawn up on the historical cost basis of accounting, and include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. The PCC meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.

1b Going Concern

There are no material uncertainties about the charity’s ability to continue and accordingly the accounts have been drawn up on a going concern basis.

1c Income recognition

Voluntary income and donations (including legacies) are accounted for once the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be reliably measured. Income from the recovery of tax on gift aided donations is accounted for in the period in which the relevant donation is received. Grant income is recognised on a receivable basis.

Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank.

1d Expenditure recognition Expenditure is accrued as soon as a liability is considered probable, and the amount of obligation can be measured reliably. The PCC is not registered for VAT and accordingly expenditure includes VAT where appropriate.

Expenditure on Raising Funds includes property maintenance costs.

Charitable expenditure includes those costs in fulfilling the PCC’s principal objects. These include grants payable and governance costs:

Grants payable are payments made to third parties in furtherance of the PCC’s objects. In the case of an unconditional grant offer this is accrued once the recipient has been notified of the grant award. The notification gives the recipient a reasonable expectation that they will receive the grant. Grants awards that are subject to the recipient fulfilling performance conditions are only accrued when the recipient has been notified of the grant and any remaining unfulfilled condition attaching to that grant is outside of the control of the PCC.

Governance costs comprise all costs involving the public accountability of the PCC and its compliance with regulation and good practice. These costs include costs related to the independent examination and legal fees.

The PCC contributes to certain employees' personal pension plans. These are defined contribution schemes, the assets of which are held separately from those of the charity. The Rentals under operating leases are charged as incurred over the term of the lease.

1e Fixed Assets - Tangible fixed assets

Consecrated Property and Moveable Church Furnishings

St Saviour’s consecrated land and benefice property, comprising the church building and the vicarage, is excluded from the accounts in accordance with s10 of the Charities Act 2011. Moveable church contents are held by the vicar and churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and require a faculty for disposal. They are considered by the PCC to be inalienable property.

With one exception, all expenditure incurred on consecrated or benefice buildings and moveable church furnishings, whether maintenance or improvement, is expensed within the Statement of Financial Activities. The one exception is the improvements to the church described in the accounts as Building Projects, which were capitalised in 2010 and have now been fully depreciated.

Other non-PCC Property

The PCC rents St Saviour’s Glebe Cottage from the London Diocesan Fund (LDF) and the rental charges are expensed within the Statement of Financial Activities. The rental agreement is subject to review annually in October. The LDF is responsible for its maintenance.

PCC Property

The property at 41 Wolsey Road was sold in August 2017 for the value of £426k. Phase 1 Modular build was completed in 2023 at the back of the Vicarage garden. The remainder of the fund £149k will be put towards the next phase of the building project.

Other Fixtures, Fittings & Office Equipment

The cost of furniture, fittings and equipment, less any expected residual value, is depreciated on a straight line basis over the effective useful life of the asset, which has been estimated as four years. The value threshold over which an asset will be capitalised is £2,500.

1f Debtors and Prepayments

Debtors are included at the settlement amount due. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid.

1g Fund accounting Unrestricted funds are general funds which can be used by the PCC for any purpose it deems appropriate. Funds designated for a particular purpose by the PCC are also unrestricted. Restricted funds represent donations received for a specific objective or objectives, and may only be expended on those objectives.

At the year-end, any unspent balance on a restricted fund is automatically carried forward where the purpose is not yet complete.

Apart from the building community project, the PCC does not invest separately the balance of each restricted fund. Where there is no separate investment, interest received in respect of the total of the fund balances may be apportioned to individual funds on an average balance basis on agreement from the PCC. No interest was apportioned in 2023.

1h Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of opening of the deposit.

1i Creditors and provisions

Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation arising from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are recognised at their settlement amount.

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Unrestricted Funds	Restrict	ed Funds	TOTAL
£ 159,297 27,660	BF £ 1,320 300	Other £ 794	2023 £ 160,617 27,960 794 -
186,958	1,620	794	189,372
1,045 223 279 52 166 182 -	-	92 -	- 1,045 223 - 279 52 166 - 274 -
1,948	-	92	2,039
131		50	181
131	-	50	181
521		811	1,332 - -
521	-	811	1,332
9	6,000 50,000	11,700 2,000 62,196 5,500	11,700 2,000 68,196 5,500 - - 9 50,000
9	56,000	81,396	137,405
- - -	- - -	- - -	- - -
-	-	-	-
2,005 - 24 1,941 671		1,030 129	2,005 1,030 24 - 129 1,941 - 671 - -
4,641	-	1,159	5,800
1,429 -	2,213 -	-	3,642 - -
1,429	2,213	-	3,642

195,637	59,833	84,301	339,771

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Unrestricted Funds	Restrict	ed Funds	TOTAL
£ 54,000 13,940 480 100 12,974 4,437	BCF £	Other £ 410	2023 £ 54,000 13,940 480 100 12,974 4,847
85,931	-	410	86,341
1,357 2,335 - - 1,815 635 14,068 250 51 536 94		150 589 794 2,000 129	1,357 2,335 150 589 1,815 635 14,068 794 250 2,000 180 536 94
21,140	-	3,663	24,803
277 251 204 59 84 1,450		92	- 277 251 204 59 84 92 1,450
2,324	-	92	2,416
427 747		25,039 124	25,466 872
1,174	-	25,163	26,337
1,277		1,081	2,357 -
1,277	-	1,081	2,357
15,351 115		4,015 -	19,366 115
15,466	-	4,015	19,481
		15,658 16,051 205	15,658 16,051 205
-	-	31,914	31,914
		12,968 8,720 1,790	12,968 8,720 1,790
-	-	23,478	23,478
5,525			5,525 -
5,525	-	-	5,525
5,200 - 26,486 17,978		5,200	- 26,486 - 17,978
39,264	-	5,200	44,464
5,339 5,091 5,825 14,711 1,830 - 5,731			- 5,339 5,091 5,825 14,711 1,830 - 5,731
34,867	-	-	34,867
	110,171		110,171
-	110,171	-	110,171
			- - - -
-	-	-	-

1,080	-	-	1,080

208,050	110,171	95,015	413,236

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Restricted EXPENDITURE ON RAISING FUNDS Restricted Funds Total (Info only) Unrestricted Funds 2023 2023 2023 Total 3h Funds 2023 BCF Other 2022 £ £ £ £ £ Machu Picchu Mountain Walk 2023 This expenditure was taken from the £5k raised from this walk. 1,450 - - 1,450 - Total expenditure 1,450 - - 1,450 - 3i STAFF COSTS (info only) The aggregate payroll costs are as follows: 2023 2022 £ £ Gross Wages and salaries 97,468 92,032 Youth Apprentice - - Employer's NI Contributions (gross) 6,208 6,062 Employer's Allowance - 3,000 - 3,000 Pension contributions 2,880 2,190 - 103,556 97,284

During 2023 we employed 1 new member of Staff. At the year end there were 7 members of staff employed, all on a part time basis. No employee was paid more than £60,000.

In February 2017 we joined a government pension scheme called Nest. Pension contributions were paid by and on behalf of 5 eligible employees during 2023. (Four employees were part of the pension plan during 2022)

4 FIXED ASSETS (Bal Sheet)

Freehold Land & Buildings £ - - -	Building Projects £ 122,170 - -	Fixtures & Equipment £ 33,540 - -	2023 £ 155,710 - -	2022 £ 155,710 - -
-	122,170	33,540	155,710	155,710
- -	12,860 6,430	31,241 2,299	44,101 8,729	33,951 10,150
-	19,290	33,540	52,830	44,101
-	109,310	2,299	111,609	121,759
-	102,880	-	102,880	111,609
Unrestricted Funds	Restricted Funds		Total
£ 2,305 707	BCF £ 25	Other £ -	2023 £ 2,330 707	2022 £ 2,091 -
3,012	25	-	3,037	2,091
Unrestricted Funds	Restricted Funds		Total
£ 25,795 827 -	BCF £ 36,486 2,213	Other £ -	2023 £ 25,795 827 36,486 2,213	2022 £ 112,280 - - -
26,621	38,698	-	65,320	112,280

Surplus funds are invested in the CBF Church of England Deposit Fund managed by CCLA Investment Management Limited. Interest is paid quarterly. The current market Interest rates increased in 2023 accounting year and we realised interest for the whole year of, £827 (£334 - 2022) on the PCC account and £2,213 (£1,122 - 2022) on the BCF.

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Unrestricted Restricted
7 CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND (Bal Sheet) Funds Funds Total
BCF Other 2023 2022
£ £ £ £ £
Barclay's current account
PCC - Barclays General Fund 56,607 56,607 70,402
PCC - Barclays Restricted & Unrestricted Savings Fund 33,855 67,183 101,038 80,483
PCC - Barclays Building Fund 57,972 57,972 63,498
PCC - Barclays Fuel Fund - TW16 7TP & TW16 6RG parishes 1,676 1,676 19,602
90,462 57,972 68,859 217,293 233,985
LIABILITIES/CREDITORS: (SOFA) Restricted
8 AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE Unrestricted Funds Funds Total
YEAR
BCF Other 2023 2022
Accruals and sundry creditors: £ £ £ £ £
Sundry Creditors 2,229 2,229 10,129
Previous year adjustment - -
2,229 - - 2,229 10,129
9 UNRESTRICTED & DESIGNATED FUNDS Balance
(Represented By) as at Balance as at
31 Dec 2022 Income Expenditure Transfers 31 Dec 2023
£ £ £ £ £
General unrestricted funds 76300.76 339,771 413,236 50,000 52,836
Previous year allocation 33521 33,521
Designated Funds 4909 4,909
- -
114,731 339,771 413,236 50,000 91,266
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The sale of 488 shares in 2011 (£4909) were designated by the PCC to the building fund account

Balance b/fwd. at 1 Jan £ 63,497 - 86,485	Funds collected, Interest & Debtors £ 59,833 2,213 25	Funds spent £ 110,171	Transfers £ 44,788 50,000 -	Balance at 31 Dec £ 57,947 - 38,698 - 25 - 96,670 - -
149,982 -	62,071 -	110,171 -	5,212 - - -
4,000.00 4,014.91 - 4,517.53 5.00 219.78 410.21 25,038.52 6,659.84 964.00 193.51 250.00 60,319.00 35,048.47 - 16,110.34 - 440.00 19,652.02	2,000 211.42 599.49 49.58 794.13 129.00 150.00 880.00 62,570.64 91.59 2,000.00 11,700.00 5,502.09	4,014.91 481.20 599.49 124.46 410.21 794.13 25,038.52 5,199.96 129.00 150.00 589.43 31,913.96 91.59 2,000.00 23,478.29		6,000 - - - 4,248 5 145 - - - 1,460 - 964 194 541 90,976 35,048 - 16,110 - - 440 - 11,700 1,676 -
75,526	86,678	95,015	-	67,188

225,507	148,749	205,186	5,212 -	163,857

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10d RESTRICTED FUNDS Explanation (Info Only)

Building Community Fund	A separate Building Community Fund was established in 2006 to record the activities in relation to the Building Community project. A
	small number of donors continue to support the fund on a regular basis.
	A new Building Project was launched in 2017. Several fund raising events occurred during the latter part of 2017 and beginning of
	2018. Planning permission was denied so project put on hold.
	In 2019 planning permission was obtained for an annex to the northside rear of the church, where the portacabin is currently located,
	and the replacement of the extension at the southside rear of the church. Planning permission was sought, and subsequently
	received in early 2020, for the construction of a building in the rear of The Vicarage garden.
	The Modular Build was operational from September 2022 but formally launched as "The Light House" in January 2023 and finally
	completed in December 2023..
Hardship Discretionary Fund - Specific	This fund holds donations that are received for specific members of the community.
	These donations are given out to the relevant members as per the donators request.
"Community Food Bank"	Sufficient donations were received during 2023 for the Foodbank & Community Support Centre Project to remain self-funding.
and
"Community Support Centre" Project	During 2023, the St Saviour's Community Foodbank distributed food parcels to just under 1000 families, around 84 families per
	month.
	The number of people benefitting from the foodbank during the year was 13,583 local community members.
	Meals given out during the year was 142,523. The weight of food distributed was 57,731kg
	Average number of foodbank parcels (an average of 5 bags per family) given out each month was 4980.
	Average number of volunteer hours served during the year was 8,448 hours.
	This number of hours equates to £89,664 if the volunteers were paid minimum wage.
	Calculations are worked out by taking the total weight of all the ambient and surplus food distributed each week and then dividing it
	by .420grams which is the value used by the Trussell Trust. We have been recording accurate weights for all food in and out of the
	foodbank, including removing the weights of the crates and boxes the food comes in, as well as subtracting any waste food that is
	thrown away or taken to the swan sanctuary. Records are updated weekly and reports sent to Spelthorne Borough Council, Surrey
	County Council, DiningsSW3 and Chanrai businesses, Tesco Supermarket and Surplus to Supper.
	The Community Support Centre offers many areas of help to our local community.
	We offer debt and budget advice, help with housing benefits, personal benefits, care benefits etc.
	Outside agencies attend the centre on a regular basis, Citizen's Advice Centre, A2 Dominion Housing association, Age concern and
	many more.
	Community members of Surrey & Spelthorne Counties and beyond who attend this ministry are accepted as they are on that day and
	given unconditional love, care and a listening ear. Everyone is invited to enjoy a relaxed atmosphere to chat whilst enjoying free
	refreshments, breakfast and lunch prepared with surplus food.
Frozen "Ready Meals"	This project supplied local community members with 4,759 frozen meals via parcels and to the surplus queue.
Community "Lunch" Project	We began the Community free lunch project in June 2017, this was put on hold during 2020 and 2021 due to Covid and was
	resumed in 2022 and running well during 2023.
	The average number of local community attending the lunches was around 250 Per month.
Community Fuel Fund Project	In conjunction with St Mary's Church, Sunbury, we were able to continue to run the Fuel Fund project providing "Top UP" and
	"Arrears" support for many of the Parish community in need of gas and electric help.
Oasis Annual Holiday	The Wednesday Oasis Ministry organises an annual holiday for community members. Deposits and donations are received in
	advance of the trip. These funds are held in the St Saviour's bank account as restricted until such times as the payments are due.
	The 2020 holiday deposits were paid in January 2020 for our September 2020 departure to Devon. Due to the Covid social distancing
	and lockdown restrictions the holiday was cancelled and deposits were moved to secure the same destination in 2022. Some people
	paid more than their deposit during 2020 and these funds are held in restricted until such times as they are due to be paid later in the
	year of 2022. The Oasis holiday was again put on hold for 2022 due to Covid restrictions. Refunds were made to those who had paid
	more than the deposit..
	No holiday was booked for 2023 and the remainder of the restricted fund money will be held to help towards day trips during 2024.
Worship Music & Sound Equipment	The Worship Ministry received a donation for the purchase of a new sound equipment.
	Some items of equipment were purchased in 2020 with the remainder of the donation being used to purchase equipment in
	2022/2023. The ministry received donations towards Multitrack music during 2023.
Youth Minster Project	St Saviour's was selected in 2018 to be a Youth Minster, funded by a grant from the Diocese of London. This project ended in 2023.
	The grant was to support growing the number of young people who are in contact with the church. This is being done by providing
	support in local secondary schools through Alpha courses, workshops for young people with severe anxiety and after school clubs.
	Groups are also run at the church, including youth band, life groups, youth club, groups during morning services and youth led
	services whilst the church was open and online activities throughout lockdown periods.
	Many of the activities will continue going forward but under the Church Youth Ministry.
Youth Ministry	A donation of £5k was made to the Youth Ministry to be used at the discretion of the Senior Youth Pastor. The balance remaining at
	the end of 2023 will be carried forward to 2024.
	We received vouchers from Jack Petchey to award to Youth members which were spent during 2023 to provide much needed
	resources for the Youth ministry.
Children's Ministry	A donation was received to purchase children's ministry equipment in 2023 and the balance will be carried forward to 2024.
Council Tax paid by church & refunded by Di	The church paid for the Vicarage council tax and was refunded by the Diocese
Salary donations for Church staff	Donations were received specifically towards staff salaries. This was spent during 2023.
Staff Salary increase	A donation was received towards staff salary increase as a thank you for all their hard work. This was spent during 2023.
Previous year's shared costs allocated in 202 The Community & Foodbank Ministry had sufficient funds to remain self-funding.
	Utility/Overhead running costs for the ministry were transferred from restricted to general fund to cover the ministry overhead costs
	paid by the church general fund.
Discretionary Fund - Vicar Choice	Donation received specifically to meet ministry/church expenses which only the Vicar has discretion to use.
Future Contingency	This fund was created to meet any future contingency and carried £4000 into 2023. A further £2000 was allocated in 2023 making a
	total of £6000 at the end of the year.
Spontaneous Creative Projects (Jan Berry)	This money was donated to St. Saviours, to spend on Creative / Art related projects.

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MISCELLANEOUS CHARITABLE 11 DONATIONS (Info Only)

Fund Raising Walk - Machu Picchu

12 CHURCH BUILDING PROJECTS (Info Only)

Architects - Planning & Preparation & Fundraiser Costs

Balance Funds collected at 1 Jan from donors Funds spent PCC support Balance at 31 Dec £ £ £ £ £ - 5,000 1,450 - 3,550 - - - - - 5,000 1,450 - 3,550 2023 2022 £ £ 110,171 33,833 110,171 33,833

The original Building Community project was formally launched in September 2006 and put on hold in 2008 due to a significant increase in the cost of the project and following a prayerful, careful and thorough discernment process the difficult decision was taken to call a halt to the architectural plans and to begin once again to explore other options. The PCC wrote to everyone who contributed to these plans and have received confirmation that the funds raised to date should be retained within the Building Community fund for the wider vision of building community in Sunbury.

In 2016 this project was been resurrected and the funds will be used towards the architectural planning for the very much needed "new" building project. The Wolsey Road property has been sold and the funds allocated to the New Building Community Project. During 2018 the project was placed on hold due to planning permission being denied.

In 2019 planning permission was obtained for an annex to the northside rear of the church, where the portacabin is currently located, and the replacement of the extension at the Southside rear of the church.

Planning permission was sought, and subsequently received in early 2020, for the construction of a modular build at the rear of The Vicarage garden.

In 2021 the modular build at the rear of the Vicarage garden was purchased and erected on site. All surrounding areas were landscaped with fencing, paths and levelling of soil areas ready for planting grass seed in the spring of 2022. In January 2023 the building was named "The Light House".

In 2023 the cladding for the building was agreed for installation in autumn 2023 and work began in December for completion in January 2024.

13 OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS (Info Only)

London Diocese Fund - Rental of Glebe Cottage - Curate Housing began June 2022 Siemens Financial Services - Rental of Ricoh MPC2500

2023 2022 £ £ 12,974 12,952 1,006 1,556 13,980 14,508

The above payments are in respect of two agreements;

London Diocesan Fund for renting the Glebe Cottage and is renewable annually in October. In October 2023, rental was frozen at the current levels for another year.

Siemens Financial Services Ltd renting a Ricoh MPC2500 photocopier. A five year agreement was put in place ending in February 2027.

14 CAPTIAL COMMITMENTS (Info Only)

We purchased an industrial dishwasher in 2018 (depreciated fully), and sound equipment in 2020.

There were four capital commitments at the end of 2022 financial year, fridges and freezers, an electronic keyboard and updated sound desk. The Modular build at the back of the Vicarage was completed in 2022 and was named "The Light House" The new Kitchen was built and commissioned in 2023.

15 Related Party Transactions and Balances (Info Only)

The following items from 2023 in respect of PCC members, their spouses and other related parties are required to be disclosed in these accounts.

There are five disclosures of "conflict of interest" for 2023 to be recorded:

Jenny Welch took up the role of a non-voting PCC Secretary in April 2022 and continued in the post during 2023.

Jenny Welch is the mother of Hannah Welch, a PCC Trustee and volunteer children's leader. Jenny Welch would be asked to leave the room for any discussions regarding Hannah Welch and separate notes taken.

Hannah Welch is a PCC Trustee and is the daughter of Jenny Welch the non-voting PCC Secretary. Hannah Welch would be asked to leave the room for any discussions regarding the PCC Secretary role and separate notes taken.
Rani Banga is a PCC Trustee and the mother of Rix Banga who, under the name of RX Designs, is the church's IT Consultant. Rani Banga would be asked to leave the room for any discussions regarding RX Designs and separate notes taken.

HISTORIC INFORMATION - will remain in accounts until all phases of the building fund project are completed.

The property owned by the Church in Wolsey Road, was sold in Sept 2017 and the funds allocated by the PCC to the Church Building Project.

PCC Giving

During the year of 2023 members of the PCC gave a total of £40,079 in unrestricted offerings and donations. (2022 £29,785)

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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST SAVIOUR'S CHURCH, UPPER SUNBURY, TW16 7TP

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1130267

ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2023

Approved by St Saviour's PCC and Approved by External Examiner

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The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Saviour's Church, Upper Sunbury, TW16 7TP

Reference and Administrative Information
Church Details
Church address Church office address Telephone E-mail Website	St Saviour's Church Vicarage Road, Sunbury, Middlesex, TW16 7TP St Saviour's Church Vicarage Road, Sunbury, Middlesex, TW16 7TP 01932 782800 info@StSavs.org www.StSavs.org
Clergy
Vicar	Rev. Allen Bower (Appointed Sept 2020)
Curate	Rev. Sophie Raeside (Appointed July 2021 PCC ex-officio) (On maternity leave as
	at 31st December 2022)
Permission to Officiate (PTO)	None in 2023

Key Management Personnel

St Saviour's regard its PCC as kec management personnel in that it consists of all the Church members who, to varying levels, have responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the church.

Membership of the PCC
Members of the PCC are also charity trustees for the purposes of charity law and those who served from 1 January 2023 to the date of this report was approved are as below, unless indicated otherwise:
Chairperson and Vicar	Rev Allen Bower (Appointed Sept 2020 PCC ex-officio)
PCC Secretary (non-voting)	Jenny Welch (First appointed October 2021)
The Wardens and Members of the PCC are elected each year at the Annual General Meeting from members of the electoral roll. The members of the PCC receive induction and ongoing training using appropriate material made
available through the Diocese.
Wardens	Guy Trevithick (First appointed May 2022 ex-officio)
	Geraint Owen (First appointed Oct 2020 ex-officio)
Deputy wardens	Jess Bray (Appointed May 2022)
	Barbie Ryder- Matthews (Appointed May 2022)
Treasurer	Barbie Ryder-Matthews (Treasurer since April 2020) (Stepped down May 2023)
	Agnel Rajiv (Appointed May 2023)
Members of the PCC	Hannah Welch (April 2019, re-elected May 2023)
	Barbie Ryder-Matthews (April 2016 re-elected Oct 2020, & May 2023)
	Jess Bray (May 2022)
	Rani Banga (Oct 2020)
	Brad Loader (Oct 2020-May 2023)
	Lisa Cook (May 2022)
	Doug Potkin (May 2022)
	Gillian Harrap (May 2022)
	Keith Wilsher (April 2021) (stood down Apr 2023)
	Lynnette Peckett (April 2021)
	Agnel Rajiv (May 2023)
	Dan Kemp (May 2023)
	Lavinia Bamford (April 2016 - re-elected 2020, stood down May 2023 ex-officio)
	Stephen Pal-George (Oct 2020 ex-officio)
	Christine Rogers (April 2020 ex-officio)
	Simon Greatwood (April 2020 – May 2023 ex-officio)
	Norman Head (April 2016 ex-officio)

Deanery Synod representatives are elected for a three year term at the respective APCM.

Deanery Synod representatives are elected for a three year term	at the respective APCM.
Deanery Synod	Norman Head (Appointed April 2016 & May 2023)
	Christine Rogers (Appointed Oct 2020 & May 2023)
	Stephen Pal-George (Appointed Oct 2020 & May 2023)
	Vin Bamford (Appointed Oct 2020, stood down May 2023)
	Simon Greatwood (Appointed Oct 2020, stood down May 2023)
Church Staff on payroll
Operations Director	Loraine Hutton - Part Time (April 2021)
Operations Administrator	No employment in this role during 2023
Worship Pastor	Kirsty Evans - Part Time (June 2019)
Senior Youth Pastor (Youth Minster Grant)	Sonia Stead - Part Time (April 2018)
Youth Pastor	No employment in this role during 2023
Youth & Children's Pastor	Claudia Aimer - Full Time (April 2022)
Social Transformation Pastor	Donna Mason - Part Time (Jan 2021)
Foodbank Manager	No employment in this role during 2023
Community Administrator	Steve Bank-Smith - Part Time (April 2021)
Church & Office Housekeeper	No employment in this role during 2023
Church Staff - Part Time Volunteers
Finance/HR Manager	Barbie Ryder Matthews
Payroll Lead	Barbie Ryder Matthews
Creative Department Lead	Stephen Pal-George
Building Project Lead	Julia Jaeger / Geraint Owen
Pastoral Lead	No volunteer in this role during 2023
Pastoral Admin Lead	No volunteer in this role during 2023
Oasis Pastor	Rev Sophie Raeside
Community Recovery Lead	Ministry not run during 2023
Football Fun Lead	No volunteer in this role during 2023
Life Group Lead	No volunteer in this role during 2023
Prayer Lead	Julia Jaeger
Kid's Ministry Administrator	Hannah Welch
Women's Ministry Lead	Sue Wilsher
Men's Ministry Lead	Simon Raeside
PA to Vicar	Loraine Hutton
Electoral Roll Officer	Gillian Harrap
Communication team	No volunteer in this role during 2023
Fund Raising Team Lead	Jess Bray (stood down June 2023)
Youth Work Student	No volunteer in this role during 2023
Youth Admin Support	No volunteer in this role during 2023
Church Staff - Third Party
IT Consultant	Rix Banga - RX Designs
Professional advisors and agents
Bankers	Barclays Bank Plc, 59 Staines Road West, Sunbury, TW16 7EG
Independent Examiner	Costas Loizou, ACMA CGMA Figtree Accountancy Limited, 25 Claremont Avenue, TW16 5LX
Quinquennial Inspector	Louise Goodison, Cazenove Architects Ltd, 32 Clarence Mews, London, E5 8HL
Church membership

The 2023 Electoral Roll has 224 signed up (7 members removed, 3 added, 0 death). (2022 - Electoral Roll 221)

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Structure and Management

The PCC

In accordance with the Parochial Church Council (Powers) Measure 1956 the PCC is required to co-operate with the minister in promoting in the parish the whole mission of the church: pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. The PCC is a registered charity with the Charity Commissioners. Registration No: 1130267

The Church Wardens are elected annual at the Annual Meeting of Parishioners (AMP) and new members of the PCC (Parochial Church Council) are elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) from members of the electoral roll. The PCC receives induction and ongoing training using appropriate material made available through the Diocese of London.

In addition to the Clergy and Wardens, we have 5 ex-officio members of the PCC: Norman Head (Deanery Synod), Christine Rogers (Deanery Synod), Vin Bamford (Deanery Synod), Stephen Pal-George and Simon Greatwood (Deanery Synod) The PCC does not reimburse expenses incurred by its members. Quinquennial: May 2023 - Cazenove Architects November 2018 - Cazenove Architects November 2014 - Clive England of Thomas Ford and Partners. November 2005 - John Deal RIBA

Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
Make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
State whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the accounts; and - Prepare the accounts on the going concern basis unless it is manifestly inappropriate to presume that the activities of the Church will continue in operation. The PCC responsibilities include keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the church and to enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the Charities Act 1993 and the Church Accounting Regulations 2006.

The PCC is also responsible for safeguarding the church's assets and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and breaches of law and regulations.

Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM)

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VICAR and WARDEN's REPORT

“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland… to give drink to my people, my chosen, the people I formed for myself that they may proclaim my praise.” Isaiah, Chapter 43, verses 18-21. A few years ago, I shared the above passage for our annual review, and as I reflect on 2023, I am again reminded of these words. It seems to me that ‘remembering’ God’s faithfulness is important to God. That being so, why does God declare “forget the former things?” Israel’s focus on the past may have brought some comfort, however, it was hindering momentum into their future. The path ahead was teeming with challenges and appeared far from exhilarating. Nonetheless, God declares to Israel, “I am doing something new - are you excited?” It’s easy to get distracted with the numerous challenges: An aging building, shortage of team in many areas, financial restrictions, Pastoral Care, Life Groups, Media & Comms, inadequate creche facilities - just to name a few. And God says, “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” As we have sought to discern where God is leading in 2023, I am filled with wonder and gratitude at His faithfulness. With limited resources we have encapsulated something of the Diocesan vision for the church in London: ‘Confident Disciples, Creative Growth, Compassionate Communities,’ and the values of ‘Growing Younger, Safer, and Racially Diverse.’ Confident Disciples A competent training parish for future leaders: A Curate returning for their second year of training, An ordinand beginning training, A person discerning their call to Ordained ministry through the Caleb Stream. Attending Focus summer festival where we saw many grow in their faith, especially young people. An emphasis on prayer through online meetings, teaching, and in-person meetings. Creative Growth Seeing growth in the Haven Stay & Play, Haven Knit & natter, The Art club and other fellowship groups. Compassionate Communities The flourishing of the Haven as a transformation hub for fellowship, faith, wellbeing & mental health, free lunches, surplus food, foodbank, debt advice, housing advice and other local agencies. A place where the broken are welcomed, can feel safe and be restored. Growing Younger Seeing our youth and children thrive on Sundays, during the week, and at events such as Light Parties and Youth Worship Nights. Engaging with local schools through hosting courses, visits and services. Growing Safer Building a safe culture for all, across our ministries and activities, evidenced via the diocesan dashboard. Racially Diverse A diverse church family, racially, in gender, background, disability and education, with representation in every area of church life. Our social media tagline speaks of ‘a real-life adventure.’ Through the above, and many more activities, St Saviours Sunbury has invited those in our local community, both young and old, to a real-life adventure. An adventure where they can find faith, freedom, and new life in Jesus. Are you excited? Lots of love, Allen March 2024 Warden’s Report 2023 In 2023 we continued to work to ensure all the activities undertaken by all those at St Saviour’s were characterised by good practice & good governance. As always for the purpose of this report there are too many people to acknowledge and thank by name. The selfless, hard work of all the staff & volunteers remains the bedrock of the church. To each and every person who have given their prayers, time, expertise, energy & who contribute financially to the church we extend our profound thanks. In no particular order as wardens, we note the particular importance of certain practices to the health of St Saviour’s. Our safeguarding dashboard measures are all up to date & green. This means for example that all safeguarding training for every person requiring it is up to date. Safeguarding was also discussed & reviewed at every PCC & Steering Committee meeting in 2023. It informs how we approach all our activities including recruitment. Likewise, the diligence & transparency with which all the financial transactions & accounts of St Saviour’s are recorded & reported every month continues to ensure that the financial position of the church is fully understood & reviewed. A critical part of ensuring that key processes & decisions are implemented and reviewed transparently is that we have a fully functioning Staff team, PCC & Standing Committee. Each of these groups were at full complement & met regularly as planned throughout 2023. The work of other teams such as the Building Committee have also ensured that the ongoing work of maintaining the existing buildings & providing for future needs have been diligently done. i.e. the refurbished kitchen and the completion of the modular build in 2023 & the work underway to provide adequate toilet facilities & an addition meeting space. The “Matthew 18” prayer groups have also been a significant initiative. Open to anyone from the church with each member of the PCC participating these are weekly prayer meetings that are an important contribution to the spiritual health of the church. We would also like to welcome Sophie back from her maternity leave. Many uncertainties remain of course, and we can improve in many areas. Equally we enter 2024 with the foundations in place to see the work of St Saviours continue to thrive. Geraint Owen Guy Trevithick

Financial Review

The PCC's main source of funding is the "free will" offerings of church members.

Financial Position
Unrestricted funds
The financial position for the year has been challenging with donations being reduced due to members of the congregation struggling financially.
In overall terms at 31 Dec 2023 unrestricted funds stand at:	9	£117,887	2022	£114,731
Historically unrestricted funds of £244,635 was designated by the PCC to enable the purchase of the property at Wolsey Road for curate use. The property was sold in 2017 for £419.736 and after costs, £400k was designated
towards the building fund project.
Restricted funds
The details of all the restricted funds received are set out in detail in note	10 to the accounts. A separate restricted fund manages the financial aspects of the Building Community project and this is reported in a separate column
headed "BCF" and forms part of these financial statements.
At 31 December 2023 Building project restricted funds:	10a	£96,670
At 31 December 2023 Asset Sales:	10b	£0
At 31 December 2023 General restricted funds:	10c	£65,512
At 31 December 2023 Fuel Fund project restricted funds:	10c	£1,676
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At 31 December 2022 Building project restricted funds:	10a	£149,982

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Diocese of London, Kensington Area The Parish of St Saviour’s, Upper Sunbury

Annual Meeting of Parishioners

Agenda

Annual Meeting Parishioners (AMP) Minutes 2023

Minutes of the Annual Parochial Church Meeting held at St Saviour’s Sunbury Sunday 14 May 2023

1. Election of Churchwardens

Diocese of London, Kensington Area The Parish of St Saviour’s, Upper Sunbury

Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM)

Agenda

Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) Minutes 2023

1. Minutes of Meeting held on 8 May 2022

2. Electoral Roll

3. Financial Report

4. Election of PCC Members

5. Wardens’ Report

6. Vicar’s Report

7. Any Other Business/Questions

Do we want to continue pre-recording Sunday services?

Could we start having the Bible readings in person during a service rather than pre-recorded?

It is sad not seeing the children in church before they go out to their groups on a Sunday morning.

Is there anyone who could be at the front of services doing sign language?

9. Closing of Meeting

Report of the Parochial Church Council to the APCM 2024

1. PCC REPORT

2. PCC ADMINISTRATION

3. STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS

4. CHURCH WARDENS’ REPORT

5. OASIS REPORT

6. KIDS’ MINISTRY

7. YOUTH MINISTRY

8. PRAYER

9. WORSHIP

10. COMMUNITY MINISTRY

Christmas

Easter Celebrations

Partners

11. WOMEN’S MINISTRY

12. OPERATIONS

13. PAID STAFF CHANGE

14. DEANERY SYNOD REPORT

15. VICARS REPORT 2023

And God says,

Confident Disciples

Creative Growth

Compassionate Communities

Growing Younger

Growing Safer

Racially Diverse

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1130267

Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM)

VICAR and WARDEN's REPORT

Financial Review

Financial Position

Unrestricted funds

Reserves Policy

Risk Management 2023

Quinquennial

Auditors/Independent Examiner

Approval

Independent Examiner's Report to the PCC of St Saviour's Church, Sunbury Upon Thames

Respective responsibilities for the PCC and the examiner

Basis of independent examiner's report

Independent examiner's statement

1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES

1a Basis of accounting

1b Going Concern

1c Income recognition

1e Fixed Assets - Tangible fixed assets

Consecrated Property and Moveable Church Furnishings

Other non-PCC Property

PCC Property

Other Fixtures, Fittings & Office Equipment

1f Debtors and Prepayments

1h Cash at bank and in hand

1i Creditors and provisions

10d RESTRICTED FUNDS Explanation (Info Only)

12 CHURCH BUILDING PROJECTS (Info Only)

13 OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS (Info Only)