Minutes of the Trinity Church Council meeting held on 24 February 2022 in the church lounge taken by Julian Rogers. 

1. Opening devotions were led by the Rev. Peter Rayson - a period of reflection followed by Kyrie Eleison. 

2. Present: Rev Peter Rayson, June Harmer, Sally Reynolds, Charles Reynolds, Yvonne Daniels, Trevor Daniels, Carol Secret, Julian Rogers, Jane Spall, Joan Porter, Jenny Watson, Pat Wall, Paul Gee, Val Howlett, Danny Howlett, Margaret Oldham, Val woods, Edna Earl, Rosemary Roberts 

3. Apologies: Sue Groome, Gill Wintle, Rosie Roberts, Ans Bates, Revd. Louise Morrisey, Rev Robert Soanes, Jeanette Soanes, Janet Ramsden 

4. The membership of the meeting was affirmed as the same as the previous meeting. 

5. Appointment of TCC Secretary: Margaret Oldham was appointed with thanks by the meeting to the role of Church Council Secretary. She will be supported by a rota or ‘minute takers’. 

6. Correspondence: None noted 

7. Minutes of the Previous Meeting: There were four amendments. Para 14 – add Val Howlett as Worship Leader; Para 18 – change ‘Heather’ to ‘Val Howlett’; Para 10 – last line – remove word ‘unanimously’. In addition, it should have been recorded under ‘Finance’ that the financial schedule for 20/21 had been presented and accepted. These were then accepted as a true and accurate record and signed by Revd. Peter. 

8. Matters Arising: None noted. 

9. Pastoral Committee had continued to meet with their community either in person or via phone. Ann Amos and Joan Porter were welcomed to the team after completion of their training. Joan will focus on the Ladies group and Ann will visit others in near future. There are now 8 pastoral visitors with each playing their role in visiting/phoning one or more people. The meeting voted and agreed to accept Ann and Joan formally as part of the team. It was also noted that Sonia Barker had requested her membership be moved to Trinity. The meeting voted and agreed to her membership. A suitable service – possibly Easter – would be used to formally welcome her. 

10. Steward’s Report: A written report has been circulated. This is attached to these minutes. The meeting agreed to the Stewards making decisions on the level of Covid precautions to be followed going forward. It was noted that Kessingland are continuing to ‘Zoom’ their services each Sunday. In addition to the events noted in the report it was highlighted that there would also be an Easter Coffee Morning with raffle to help with church funds. 

11. Finance: A written report has been circulated and is attached to these minutes. There remains general concern over the level of income v the amount expended – particularly for assessment although general expenses were likely to rise significantly too. The meeting agreed that the Manchester reserve of £9706.58 could be withdrawn. The church community would be reminded of our financial position and invited to consider raising their giving by at least £1 per week 

12. Property: The committee continued to meet. Their focus had been on the financial situation. There were no significant capital costs anticipated. A new internal water meter had been installed. Heating in the main worship space would continue to be 



manually activated and not left on timer. Money had been raised (through events and donations) for a defibrillator. Further investigation was still required but it was hoped to install an automatic system on the external wall of the church (near the lounge). 

13. Risk assessment: It is necessary for each group (Including worship) to undertake or update their risk assessments. Each activity needs a responsible person to ensure this is undertaken. Carol Secret had potential templates. The stewarding team would help coordinate with the various groups (eg Ladies Group, Café, Cleaning, Flower, Worship, Playgroup) to ensure it was completed. The completed assessments would be kept by the Church Council Secretary. 

14. Playgroup: 12-14 children currently - below optimum due to loss of 3yr olds. Funding not matching costs. We are required to pay National Living Wage and consequently we hope to secure financial support from the District to allow this to happen (it was not clear how long this might be for). The potential consequence of no help with funding is that we would have to reduce staff numbers. 

15. Cafe: This continues to be a well used service and popular with its customers. Over an approx. 21 week period the café had contributed about £1288 to church funds. We would continue to advertise when it is open and hope more church users as well as wider community use the facility. 

16. Safeguarding: There is a written report attached to these minutes. No issues to report. Thanks were expressed to Alan Stevens for his work with the team. 

17. GDPR: An annual checklist was currently being completed. The meeting was reminded of everyone’s responsibility for GDPR matters. The policy was displayed on the notice board opposite the toilets. 

18. Connexion, District, Circuit: Rev Julian Pursehouse is back and in good health following a period of illness. Due to current financial pressure on churches assessments had been set slightly lower than last year. However, the consequence of this is that Circuit would have all their reserves committed and no funds would be available for grants. On a positive note a new Superintendent Minister – Rev Martin Keenan and a new Deacon – Rev Linda Kincherton would be taking up appointment in September 2022. 

19. God in Love Unites Us: Rev Robert had expressed and interest in being authorised to take same sex weddings. Julian Rogers (and Charles Reynolds) are the two trustees that can sign the necessary authorisation forms. 

20. Future Events: Other than those already noted in the Stewards report it was mentioned that there would be an Easter Coffee Morning (TBC) and that the next General Church Meeting would be on 26[th] June following the service 

21. AOB: COVID restrictions/precautions would be reviewed by the Stewards. It was likely that people would be asked to remain sensitive to others and keep wearing masks whilst in close proximity. 

22. Dates: 26 June 12.00pm General Church Meeting (in worship area), 14 July 7pm – Church Council (lounge), 13 October 7.00pm Church Council (lounge). Meeting closed at 8.30pm with the Grace 



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RECCIPTS AND PAYMENTS
ACCOUNTS
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STAN
RM OF ACCOUN
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 Atjgust 2021
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Registered Charity - Charity Registration number
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Ciistoms Gift Aid number
(The HMRC number is equivalent lo J registered charity number in terms of èvidence of charitable status
and may be used to give to donors or grant funders wishing to see evidence of the organisalion's
Gharilable slalus. Methodist charities In England and Wales that are not registered charities are excepted
from registration under Slcilutory Instrument 2014 No.2421
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prepared from the records of the Church dnd thic I they include all funds under Ihe control of tli& Church
Il'Lislees.
Sillnature ol treasurek."
Dale
Name and address of treasurer
Post Code......
Presentation to the Church trustees
I conlirrn that the annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 August 2021 wereiwitrLbe' presented
to the meeting of the Church Iruslees held ori .l¥t-Ill {-,:""
SignaTure of Ihe Chair of the meeting..
Name of Lhe Chair of the Ineeling. .1.4.dtr_
D81è
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of the
..ChurGh
11
Charity Number .
Responsibilities and basis of report
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the . l.n%
ChLJrch
for the year ended 31 August 2021 sel out on pagES I lo J.. As the Church s trustees, you are
responsible for the preparation ol the acGOLinls in accordance with the réquirements of the Chai'ities Act
2011.j'the Acl'l
I report in respect OF my examinatioii of the Church's accounts Carr￿ed out under section 145 of the Act
and, in carryinq oui my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Chai-lly
Comrnission Linder sèelion 14515llbl of the Act.
deléte. or circle as appropriate
415

NamLJ ol. Church
Independent Exaininer's St&t.*ement
I hcive ￿mPlete(l my exdminaTion. l e.onlirm IPial no rndleri31 m3tters h(Ive come io my atlenliori in
nnpction with the examination lcythty-trh3frtl￿￿È**-befr0 which give me =aiJse lo b&.lieve ihaL
In, any material respect..
the 8ecountiiig records were. not kept in arcoi"dance with section 130 of the Act., or
the accounts do not accord INilli tne accounting records.
I htive no concerns and have come across no other malleror in CDnnecliop. witli ihe examin81ioii to whicn
attenlion should be draivn Iii this reporl in order lo enablc a ijroper LjndprJt￿ndlng of the accounts to be
reached.
I havelhavÈ not, obtained independent ve.I"ificalion ot all investments with the Trustees for Melliodisl
Church Purpostss or lield in other Irusls, bank balances and funds 21 the Central Firbaiice Board of the
Methodist Church which are individu,?1151 in excess of £10,000 Iten thousand p9undsl al the balaiice
sheet (Jate.
SignatLJre of independent examiner
Name of indepeiident examiner
elevanl professional qualificalion of Independeni exciminer
ilame of iirm {where 8pproprialel
f..,3 IS j
Address
Date
delete or Gircle a8 appropriate
September 2021
515