ST CLEMENT’S CHURCH, LEIGH-ON-SEA
## TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2022
ST CLEMENTS CHURCH, LEIGH-ON-SEA
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
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|The|Trustees|Annual|Report|1-5|
|Income and Expenditure Account|6-7|
|Balance|Sheet|8|
|Notes|to|the|Financial|Statements|9-10|
|Independent Examiners|Report|il|
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. Background
## St. Clement’s Church Annual Reportfor 2022
Background Committees St. Clement’s P.C.C. has the responsibility of coThe P,C.C, operates through a number of operating with the incumbent in promoting the committees which meet between the meetings of mission and work of the church in the ecclesiastical the full council. seteeee ab aap Standing Committee: This committee has the power decisions made by the Synods to transact the business of the P.C.C. between its enters . meetings subject to the direction ofthe council. elected ieee ae either ex-officio or “heangeiisel penn=eministry of , by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting in Evangeltsm, bibs uy aanace chit Falth vine accordance with the Church Representation rules. ontsice REEUEIY pool eesee onto eAa nusita AnalMesienail ein PCL. Fabric: Attends to matters relating to the Church incumbent: Fr. Clive Hillman** andBuildingmeets andwith Fabric. the churchIt plans aarchitect programme when of work Associate Priest: Mtr. Cherry Sandover necessary. Deacon: Mtr. Lizzy Youngs — from Sept. Finance:produces theAdvises the accounts P.C.C. and monitors on the use the of funds,produces theAdvises the accounts P.C.C. and monitors on the use the of funds, theAdvises the accounts P.C.C. and monitors on the use the of funds,Advises the accounts P.C.C. and monitors on the use the of funds, accounts P.C.C. and monitors on the use the of funds, P.C.C. and monitors on the use the of funds, and monitors on the use the of funds, monitors on the use the of funds, on the use the of funds, the use the of funds, use the of funds, the of funds, of funds, funds, Evangelist: Miss Sheila Bradley Stewardshipinvestments andscheme. encourages giving through theinvestments andscheme. encourages giving through the andscheme. encourages giving through thescheme. encourages giving through the encourages giving through the giving through the through the the Churchwardens: Fundraising: Co-ordinates events which events which which raise money money — Miss Sheila Bradley for the church and the church and church and and other charities. charities.
Finance:produces theAdvises the accounts P.C.C. and monitors on the use the of funds,produces theAdvises the accounts P.C.C. and monitors on the use the of funds, theAdvises the accounts P.C.C. and monitors on the use the of funds,Advises the accounts P.C.C. and monitors on the use the of funds, accounts P.C.C. and monitors on the use the of funds, P.C.C. and monitors on the use the of funds, and monitors on the use the of funds, monitors on the use the of funds, on the use the of funds, the use the of funds, use the of funds, the of funds, of funds, funds, Stewardshipinvestments andscheme. encourages giving through theinvestments andscheme. encourages giving through the andscheme. encourages giving through thescheme. encourages giving through the encourages giving through the giving through the through the the Fundraising: Co-ordinates events which events which which raise money money for the church and the church and church and and other charities. charities. Pastoral: Meets to consider. the Pastoral needs of the Parish Community and co-ordinates the distribution of home Communion.
Mr. Steve Hackett
Representatives on the Deanery Synod: Dr. Lyanne Beckerson - to Sept.2022 Miss Sheila Bradley** Canon Ronald McLernon** Mr. Steven Hackett — from Sept 2022 “*also members of the Diocesan Synod
*Young People’s Committee: Organises the Sunday School and arranges activities for young people in the congregation.
Eight22: Romans Ch. 8 v. 22: Looks into ways in which St. Clement's can reduce its carbon footprint, combat the effects of climate change and support people whose lives are endangered because of its negative impact.
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Mr. Colin Burwell
Mrs. Mary Falley Secretary Mr. Roger Folley
Mr. Ross Norman-Clarke
*Although Evangelism and Children’s work continues the committees were unable to meet during 2022. It is hoped that they will be re-formed in 2023.
Mrs. Pat Sibbons
Mrs. Lee Smith
Mrs. Hilary Stowe Mr. Peter Wilkins Ms. Kate Willis Mrs Cate Willoughby
Particular thanks must go to Fr. Clive for steering St. Clement’s through another challenging year. The gradual raising of restrictions meant that we could resume much of our church life but with the crises surrounding fuel and the cost of living and the need to keep the church Covid safe this was not an easy task. So, we thank him for his leadership and patience through what has been a very unsettling time.
## Co-opted Members
Dr. Marcus Pittman Vice Chair/Chair of Finance Mrs. MeriSams Treasurer
The number declared on the Electoral Roll is 134
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The Year at St. Clement’s funds. Other church organisations were encouraged 2022 started with everyone and everything being in to contribute with the result that a total of £2,709 a partial lockdown due to the march of the Covid 19 was raised and further support was also given ta a Omicron strain. Mass and other acts if worship stilt Ukrainian Family hosted locally. Funds were also took place in church but were also livestreamed for raised for the Lent Charity - The Papua New Guinea those who were unable to attend in person and Church Partnership Drevatraed vaceryred eae reeie After Easter there was a concert by ‘Broomdasher’ January ; . and another organised by the Leigh Folk Festival, for Meeting of the PCC. There was no service raising money for church funds the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity but a , prayer leaflet ‘Foflow the Star’ was distributed. In May pilgrims from St. Clement's joined the National Pilgrimage to Walsingham and later in the Restrictions began to be lifted at the beginning of month St. Clement’s own pilgrimage took place. February and social activities Bradually restarted The Christian Aid Big Breakfast was a great success beginning with a celebration in the Pastoral Centre and several people took part in ‘The Big Plastic following the Mass for Candlemas. A full Peal was Count’ to obtain information and draw the attention rung on the church bells to celebrate the 70* of the government to the existential Plastic Problem. anniversary of the Queen’s accession to the throne and fater in the month a day of Prayer and reflection | We were delighted to welcome Bishop John to St. was held entitled ‘Loving Our Planet’ when we were —-Clements on 15 May when he confirmed Hazel and encouraged to consider ways in which we canhelp . Carol and, on the 22~, Bishop Peter Ramsden from sustain God’s creation. A collection was taken in PNGPP - the Charity supported during Lent. support of the DEC’s appeal for Afghanistan and a At the end of the month the Face2Face Arts Friday Fast encouraged to raise further funds. chaplaincy mounted an exhibition in the Community Two Centre of paintings as diverse as the artists by Fr.LentClive Coursesand ‘People were held:of the ‘LivingPassion’ theby Gospel’ run Mtr. themselves. Cherry and the recommended Lent book was ‘Live The annual Dunkirk Memorial Service; was held at Lent - Embracing Justice’ a 40 day challenge by the beginning of June when the people who gave Isabelle Hamley and ‘Ash & Dash’ was offered in the their lives rescuing others were remembered. Triangle on Ash Wednesday. The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee was celebrated with a Throughout Lent the Arts Chaplaincy displayed a bring and share lunch, a quarter peal, and the series of paintings depicting the Stations of the Cross _-Planting of a Jubilee Rose in the churchyard. and on Good Friday a Children’s Activity event was - As Covid restrictions continued to be eased the Folk held in the church. Festival was supported with events in the church On the second anniversary of the first Covid and we returned to serving Friday Lunches raising Lockdown a dusk Vigil was held and a Requiem Mass —«"ONey for the church and other charities. said for all those who had died of Covid. On 29% June Fr. Clive celebrated Mass to mark the The results of a questionnaire to discover how our 25° anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. life as a worshipping community could be restored The Mass was followed, in true St. Clement's and to plan the way forward resulted in a return to fashion, by a celebration including bubbly and cake. the chalice being offered and the physical sharing of = The church remained open during the summer the Peace starting on Maundy Thursday. This was months when Stewards were available, allowing fotlowed by a Parish Meeting entitled Restoring Our visitors to look around the church or Life just sit quietly. reality and espaciatly focusing inon the moving current, forward challenging and facing financia! Refreshments bai served for the ji‘Shakespeare inF etuation: the Park’ event, school visits re-started, the The Mothers’ Union held a garden party, dogs were PCC held an emergency Meeting to consider our —_ blessed on St. Roch’s Day and a successful Children’s response to the DEC’s humanitarian appeal for Activity Day was held near the end of August. Ukraine and £1,000 was donated from genera!
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The sad passing of Queen Elizabeth and the in the month we welcomed Archdeacon Mike Power Accession of King Charles was marked with who preached at our Patronal Festival. soraminity, A Raquiknt Mass was celebrated and the The Christmas Fair raised £2,600 for church funds. church opened for private prayer and reflection. A , , 5s book of condolence was set up and our M.P. and Thanks must tdoiabal 2 wit Puncrpising pepe tar other local representatives; joined‘ us for a their hard working in organising the event. Community Service. In December a three-week Advent Course on prayer Bible Study classes resumed in September and the CERES GO TE WS Ey Ene ma book stall offered a selection of books on our she reeIInE RAG HOSE TOF euvens Was REEOY: interaction with climate and Climate Change. A ihe ttigalesaiiiae aelaae| i meetin Quarter Peal was rung in memory of Fr. Richard Reece Rowe, a curate of St. Clement’s in the 1980's and Fr The Christingle Service was held to raise money for Clive led a pilgrimage to Barking Abbey. the Children’s Society led by the Choir of North Mir. Lizzy was ordained as a Deacon by Bishop Guli Street School. This was followed by the Folk Carol in Chelmsford Cathedral and we welcomed her at aeevice, oureansn se poled andahe Con Service her first Sunday Mass as an ordained minister on 18" ae ahi tsa Eiuise Playsiperatie: praiih is September. Lyanne Beckerson left St. Clement's to ay :eas. Iwas wanetetrtt Te WEIeDeiie benth hier training for the priesthood atSt:Stentien’s back into the church for Christmas celebrations after House .in Oxford. The parish. presented her with; a the restrictions due to Covid. parting gift wished her every success as she pursues The weekly Newsletter with the calendar of services her Vocation. and intentions and other events widely circulated by A Craft Fair was held near the end of the month and "mailener Magazine onmanel the ! on the following Sunday, Harvest Festival was aa teiaeSe aitane cerebrated with a Harvest Lunch following the Parish of church activities was published by our dedicated . Magazine Team. oPeeis cheats ouiwn 10 Thanks to a generous donation a St. George’s vorins speni three days rmthe shrine The Pet Pennairt contain a he fawn ansig OUR ate -_ Blessing service took place at Francis tide. st cramer . supported the ‘Serving the Homeless _ project with collections of food and clothes being coA quiet day — ‘A Day with St. Ignatius’ was organised ordinated by Steve Hackett and fundraising events at St. Michal’s Daws Heath and run by Fr. Ben were attended by several people. We continued our Kerridge, and for the second time in 2022 we support for Maella in Haiti, 60 shoeboxes were sent welcomed Bishop John to St. Clement's when Alex, to ‘Link to Hope’ and coffee mornings were held te Karen and Nadina were confirmed and. raise money for the Walsingham cell, Marie Curie A coffee moming for the Women’s World Day of nurses and general church funds. Prayer, which included a concert by ‘The Two "Fhe Eight22 Group continues to look into and Elizabeths’ was enjoyed by members of the suggest ways that the church can be more ecocongregation and other visitors. friendly. Traidcraft goods are sold each month, we The caretaker, Niall Windass resigned and his jobs were awarded é bronze eco award by - Rochasnd were taken over by various members of the regular artides which include lifestyle tips are congregation. We wish him well as he starts his published in the Magazine. career. Many thanks goes to Sylvia for organising the The Memorial Service remembering those whose cleaning ee and the talents of the flower , funerals have taken place during the year and our arrangers continued to enhance the church and its departed loved ones was held at the time of All worship. Saints and Ajl Souls. The British Legion Service and ‘Open the Book’ was filmed in church for later use in Parade took place on the afternoon of North Street School but after Easter the team were Remembrance Sunday and an Act of Remembrance once again able to go into the school and lead the was held round the Calvary on Armistice Day. Later assemblies in person.
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The Sunday School restarted in the autumn under the leadership of Kim Wilkins. The young people meet in the Pastoral Centre during Parish Worship eae about the Gospel for sik= day through . stories and craft and then sharing their work with the-congregetion at the end of the Mass
St. Clement’s continued its commitment to support Mitr. Cherry and her work at St. Mark's Southend and it is good to read her regular articles in the Parish Magazine. Help and support is also given to Fr. Neil at St. Alban’s both practically and financially.
Our Parish Share was paid in full and as well as HARP we supported The Children’s Society, St. Andrew’s Wellingborough, North Street School, The College of St Barnabas, St. Alban s and St. Mark’s, St Andrew s Basildon, The Bulbulir Basa Orphanage and Little Haven with grants and donations.
The parish was saddened this year by the deaths of Dan Knight, Barbara Simpson and Fr. Richard Rowe faithful members or friends of St. Clement’s . . Ritaly . thay Rest fh. Peace dnd Hise: in: Gelary. The Parochial Church Council (PCC} bi ens mers Hities Carathe yee. ane hed one extraordinary meeting to discuss our contributian to the Parish. Share. At the scheduled meetings the Council addressed current matters concerning the church, received . . . minutes from its committees and reports from our Synod representatives and Safeguarding Officer. It also authorised and managed necessary and ongoing work.
The sudden rise in the cost of living and in particular the price of energy meant that the PCC had to look carefully as to where money could be saved
## Safeguarding
The PCE ls vervewareof eedutyabcare wrencure the protection of the vulnerable in their church community. At the July Meeting, Gillian Alden our Safeguarding Officer and the Churchwardens, delivered a presentation explaining the up-dated regulations produced by the C of E. Following this, the PCC formally adopted the House of Bishop’s ‘Promoting a Safer Church’ Safeguarding Policy. All members of the PCC have now te complete the Recruitment, Support and Training programme in order to promote a strong safeguarding culture within the church.
## Fabric
The Fabric Committee oversees the church building and the projects that keep it in good order.
- « The Quinquennial report was commissioned . .
- and carried outin the summer. The church is reported to be in good order and well looked after. The work recommended is already scheduled cr will be carried out as a matter of course. . ‘
- ° i vin“i A rose bush was ceremoniously planted in the churchyard to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
- © Poles were erected in the churchyard .
- ERR NE mr meer saat banners advertising church events can be displayed to advantage.
- = The pul aE remioVee s Specialised carpet was laid in the choir area which will protect the underlying memorials whilst allowing access for inspection.
- * Adonation box was installed with both cash ae
- and contactless facilities.
- ° ieee soreareke the floor can now go ahead.
- e Routine works of repair and maintenance have been attended to and surveys and tests required by law have been carried out.
- ¢ Health and Safety and Risk Assessments have been carried out for activities and events.
- e Caretaking jobs were taken over by various people following the caretaker’s resignation.
## Music
The small but faithful members of the choir have led the singing at the Parish Mass and other sung services during the year. With the decrease in numbers in the choir we have had to adapt the items we are able to sing. We were able to reestablish the carol service this year but with the emphasis on congregational singing. We welcome any who would wish to join the choir. We practice on Thursday evenings from 7.p.m. and finish, at the latest, by 9.p.m.
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, Bellringing 2022 was another strange and unsettling year. Just The bells are rung to call people to worship, for as we opened up and began to get back to narmai weddings and other local and national occasions. we were hit with sky high fuel bills and increasing A full Peal, in celebration of the 70 Anniversary of pressures on the cost of living. These, of course, the Queen’s accession was rung on 6" February and impacted on the church as much as anywhere else 10 celebratory quarter peals were rung during the but we face the future knowing that, whatever it year. We also hosted an Association of Ringing holds, God is with us and we trust Him to guide us Teachers’ training session and two District events forwards inFeithandHopeand Love. when we were joined by ringers form other local towers. We are fortunate that we have some keen learners now and hope they will eventually be able join the bands ringing for services.
The first steps have been taken on a project to renovate and repair the bells. A generous donation has already been made by Leigh Town Council to help with the repair of the town clock bell.
## Fundraising Committee
Kim continued to sel) bric-a-brac and other items on-line but in addition the team organised successful Craft and Christmas Fairs. Coffee Mornings were also held and the church calendar compiled by Janet Lynch raised a further £363 for church funds.
## Mothers’ Union
The St. Clement’s branch of the Mothers’ Union meets on the last Tuesday of the month for a short service followed by lunch and an activity. We were unable to meet in January, due to the lockdown but resumed in February when the AGM was held and the future programme discussed. After that, meetings went ahead on a monthly basis for the rest of the year with a variety of speakers and activities.
‘Tax, Care and Toy Boys’ was a talk delivered by the Co-op as part of their initiative to give back to the community, flowers for distribution on Mothering Sunday were donated, the annual lunch was held at the end of May and in July the strawberry tea raised £280 for the M.U. ‘Summer of Hope’ Appeal. Maxine Paul, Diocesan President spoke about her work and a hands-on flower arranging session produced delightful results. At the end of July the strawberry tea raised £280 for the M.U. ‘Summer of Hope’ Appeal.
We were delighted to welcome Hilary, Pat and Margaret who were enrolled into the M.U. in
September and thank Jane for her work in leading us and for her inspiring and interesting published in the magazine.
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St Clements, Leigh on Sea Januar- December 2022 Statementof Financial Accounts
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Sundry Donations
Donations,Appeals,Weddings
Legacies,Bequests,Wills
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Magazine
ChurchShop
FridayLunches|.|3,862
9,862
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6,963
6,963 |
5,534
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## Resources Used
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Used —_-2oa2——~—~—~S~=~S«OA Totcal_
Non Restricted Restricted Designated TotalFunds Funds
Donations Church Overseas «S67~ a ~ ~ 567, 728
Relief & Development 6,517 6,517 | 6,429 |
Home Missions a ; 5,875 5,875 6,000
_s7,aaa () 5,875 12,959| 13,157/
Church eens —
Related Activites Parish Share 90,137 | 90,137 82,743 |
Clergy Expenses 1,729 1,729 4,578
Church Running Expenses 14,773 —« 14,773} 11,085 |
Church Insurance 3,869 | 3,869 3,691 |
Church Maintenance 10,191 | 10,191 8,073 |
Upkeep of Services 3,389 3,389 1,810 |
Church Shop, Magazine, Bulletin Shes 1,341 | 1,341 764
Church Catering 523 j 523 1,963
AlternativeMajor Investment Accommodation & Associated Costs | 300 | 900(*) 6,221900
Organist and Music Costs, Parish Ad” 9,464 14,191 a] 23,655 | 40,503
Fundraising & Publicity Church Fairs, Fundraising Costs | 136,3161,009 «14491 :150,507|_ 1,009} 162,331936 |
1009 =o =©=©—6O 1,009} 936 |
Administration 2020 Adj for petty cash 0 20
Printing, Photocoping 2,451 2,451 3,743
Independent Examiners' Fee, CDBF F 5,530 5,530 720
Bank Charges 264 264 146
Donation Box Fees 316 316 0
Subscriptions 700 700 100
Internet Line 706 706 6,064
Sundry Expenditure LY 502; _—_—i150
10,469 a G| 10,469! 10,943
Total
_ 154,879 14,191 ——«5,875 C7438) 387,367,
Net Incoming Resources 67,288 33,351 “5,875 ie 16,217
Commencemest of of the Year 2022 [2,022 | 2021 |
Non Restricted Restricted Designated
173,168 2,414,361 34,200 | 2,621,729 | 2,561,205
Net Incoming Resources 67,288 33,351 -5,875 -39,812 16,217
Funds Transfer ‘ | 44,551 -33,351 -11,200 | 0} -600,000
Historic Fund Transfers | 369,467 -9659,467 600,000 | Qo} 0 |
Metre —
Bank Savings Account 5 -85,000 |
HARP Investment Loan 0 | 600,000
Westminister Wealth Management Funds -42,494 -42,494 38,291
Funds Revaluation St James Place | “168,853 -168,893 91,016 |
Funds at end ofyear | 477,404 1,276,001 617,125 | 2,370,530 | 2,621,729 |
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## Funds at Commencemest of of the Year
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Balance Sheet
|||Balance at31.22.22|Batance at31.12.21|
|---|---|---|---|
|FixedAssets||ne|2.|
|||_|Oo|
|CurrentAssets|Debtorsand Prepayments|§,381|i)|
||Westminister investmentFund|462,137|504,631|
||HARPInvestmentLoan|600,000|600,000|
||StJames Placeinvestment Fund|1,276,001|1,444,894|
||Cash atBankand InHand|38,418|_
79,145|
|||2,381,937|2,628,670|
|TotalAssets||2,381,937|2,628,670|
|Liabilities|AccuredExpenditureandAdvanceincome|11,406|6,941|
|||oe|—_|
|NetAssets||2,376,530|2,621,729|
|RepreseDesignated Funds|Church Fabric Fund||25,315|
||StClementsYouth Project||2,331|
||VestmentFund||6,550|
||HARPInvestment Loan|600,000|600,000|
||StephenJenkins Fund|17,125
_ 617,125|__
634,200_|
|RestrictedFunds|Development Fund(Church HallSale}|1,276,001
1,276,001|_1,444,894
1,444,894|
|Non-Restricted Funds|Westminster Investment Fund|462,137|504,631|
||General Reserves|15,267
__ 477,404|____38,004
___$42,635|
|Total||2,370,530|2,621,729|
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# ST CLEMENTS CHURCH, LEIGH-ON-SEA
## NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 315? DECEMBER 2022
## ACCOUNTING POLICIES
## 1 Basis of Accounting
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 together with applicable accounting standards.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historic costs convention except for the valuation of Properties.
## 2 Funds
General funds represent the funds of the PCC that are not subject to any restriction regarding their use and are available for application for the general purposes of the PCC. Funds designated for a particular purpose by the PCC are also unrestricted.
The accounts include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body nor those that are informal gatherings of church members.
## 3 Incoming Resources
All income whether of voluntary or planned giving, investment income, legacies or capital is recognised only when received. Receipts are shown gross with any related costs shown as resources used. Income tax recoverable on covenanted and gift aid donations is recognised when the income is recognised.
## 4 Resources Used
The diocesan quota for the year was. £90,137 all of which has been fully paid during the year.
## § Fixed Assets
Equipment purchased for use in the church hall is written off as replacements arise.
## 6 Current Assets
St James Investment fund and Westminster Wealth Management Funds are shown at their market value at 31° December 2022.
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7 Related Party Transactions
The charity has made the following related party transactions to it’s trustees during the year.
Fr. Clive Hillman was paid for reimbursable expenses of £1,537 Roger Folley was paid remuneration of £3,924 for duties as the church organist.
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## INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE PCC OF ST CLEMENTS CHURCH, LEIGH-ON-SEA
This report on the accounts of the PCC for the year ended 31t December 2022, which are set out on pages 4 to 7 is in respect of an examination carried out under regulation 3 (C) of the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 and s.43 (2) of the Charities Act 1993.
## Respective Responsibilities of the Trustees Examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1193 (the 1993 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
## It is my responsibility to: my responsibility to: responsibility to: to:
- is my responsibility to: my responsibility to: responsibility to: to: , - examine the accounts under section 43 of the 1993 Act and in accordance with the terms of Regulation 25 of the Church Accounting Regulation 2006; to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission
- under section 43(7)(b) of the 1993 Act; and
- - to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
## Basis of Independent Examiners 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 such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all 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.
## Independent Examiners Statement
- In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention: 1 Which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements - to keep accounting records in accordance with s.41 of the Act: and - to prepare accounts with accord with the accounting records and to comply with requirements of the 1993 Act, as also contained in the Church Accounting Regulations 2006.
- Have not been met: or
2 to which in our opinion, attention should be draw on order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached,
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