2022-12-31-accounts

Annual Report and Accounts of the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Thomas the Apostle, Hanwell for the Year Ended 31[st] December 2022

Annual Report of the Parochial Church Council for the Year Ended 31[st] December 2022

Administrative information

St Thomas Church is situated in Boston Road, Hanwell. It is part of the Diocese of London within the Church of England. The correspondence address is The Vicarage, 182 Boston Road, Hanwell, London W7 2AD. The Parochial Church Council (PCC) is a registered charity with the Charity Commission. The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Thomas the Apostle Hanwell. Registered No 1130519

Aims and purposes

St Thomas’ Parochial Church Council (PCC) has the responsibility of cooperating with the incumbent, Father Robert Chapman (until 31[st] December 2022) in promoting the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. The PCC is also responsible for the maintenance of the Church and the hall.

Public Benefit

In managing and overseeing the affairs of St Thomas the Apostle, Hanwell during 2022, the PCC, as trustees of the Charity have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit.

Objectives and Activities

The PCC is led by and in co-operation with the Vicar, Father Robert Chapman (until 31[st] December 2022), and has responsibility for both the pastoral and social mission of the Church within the Parish. It is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and has enabled access to our main Eucharist service on Sunday mornings via Facebook.

It also has responsibility for the maintenance of the Church building and the Parish hall.

Mission Statistics

	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022
Electoral Roll	127	132	132	138	142	142	128	128	128	128
Weddings/blessings	1	2	3	1	1	1	1	0	1	1
Baptsms	4	3	12	6	7	7	3	0	0	6
Confrmatons	6	0	9	6	0	8	3	0	0	0
Funerals, total	8	4	4	4	4	6	8	3	11	3
Funerals in church	3	1	4	4	1	4	4	0	9	3

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Structure, governance and management

Members of the PCC are either ex-officio or elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) in accordance with the Church Representation Rules 2022. At St Thomas’ the PCC consists of the incumbent (Father Robert Chapman until December 31[st] 2022), churchwardens, and members elected by those members of the congregation who are on the electoral roll of the church. All Church attendees are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC.

PCC members who have served from 1[st] January 2022 until the date this report was approved are:

Incumbent: Father Robert Chapman (until December 31[st] 2022); Church Wardens (ex officio): Lizzie McLeod and Chloe Mason (until APCM 2022); Steve Purcell and Fade Solanke-Mitterer (from APCM 2022). Deanery Synod Representatives: Charlotte Carotenuto, Fade Solanke-Mitterer, and Nicholas Robinson (ex officio); Jess Nelson – non-voting co-opted PCC secretary (until APCM 2022)

Elected (lay representatives) PCC members:

To serve until APCM 2023 Annabel Crowe, Pauline Britton, Gill Shaw and Colin Lomas. To serve until APCM 2024 David Gilbert, Bev Tremayne, Sue Cunningham and Stephen Brooks. To Serve until APCM 2025 Roger Grange, Alison Baxendale and Kirsten Allen Caroline Lumb (Treasurer) is a co-opted member

PCC Committees

Standing Committee

This committee is required by law and has powers to transact the business of the PCC between meetings, subject to the directions given by the Council.

Mission Committee

The committee continues to look at matters relating to the financial support of ministry within the local church, to the community and the world.

Achievements and Performance

Parish Priest’s Report

This year my report is more a closing aria to what has been 11 amazing years. The nature of the report is to look backwards and point to the future.

To the backwards bit first. This year has continued to see a gradual and slow recovery from the COVID pandemic. Mass attendance has been adversely affected here as in other parishes. From observation and conversation, this is largely due to attendance being less frequent, rather than from the loss of communicants. Again, the dark, long shadow of COVID has meant, for many, the pull to visit family and friends seems like an opportunity too good to miss, not knowing if visiting will suddenly be stopped because of another lockdown.

The concomitant effect of this has meant that it has felt like resources are stretched more thinly, but also it served as a reminder of the quality and faithfulness of many at St Thomas’ who have continued to ‘just get on with it’.

St Thomas’ is very blessed in having very able and faithful people, and this will serve you and the future parish priest well. As ever at this time I am very conscious of all those who have done so much

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to make the life of St Thomas’ what it is. Too many to mention I hope you know who you are, and what joy and value you bring to this church! Because of this the Mass is faithfully offered each week

and is done to the sound of wonderful music and the voices of young and old people alike. As well as our worship the life and mission of St Thomas’ goes on. In fact the year ended with a very vibrant Christmas and pre-Christmas season. The Fair returned and so too did the Nine Lessons and Carols, Christingle and Nativity. These hopeful shoots will, I pray, re-invigorate you for this next year. This next year will be a challenge, but also a unique opportunity to pray and reflect on what St Thomas’ is and what its future can look like.

During the interregnum you will have the chance to map out a missionary journey which your next very lucky priest will be able to join you on. Please use this chance, and I am sure the blessing will flow richly.

Finally, I would like to offer a very deep, heartfelt thanks to you all for the past 11 years. Sat in my new vicarage awaiting my licensing I am very conscious of the impact my time with you has had on me. As your priest I will look back on so many joyous and surprising times in ministry (“oh yes I will!”). I remember those who have joined the saints in heaven and you the saints on earth with gratitude and joy; so thank you!!!

Also, thank you for allowing us as a family to share our lives with you, and you sharing yours with us, that has meant so very much, you will be in all of our hearts.

So, may God bless you as you continue to serve him, and be assured of our constant love and prayers.

With love and joy for the past 11 years and hope for the next.

Your friend and (former) priest,

Fr. Robert

Rev’d Dr. Robert B. Chapman

FINANCIAL REVIEW

During 2021, the PCC agreed a balanced budget for 2022 which showed modest, continuing recovery of income post Covid restrictions and controlled expenditure on essential outgoings. The actual figures for the year have proved to be in line with predictions.

Income

The main source of income for the Church remains stewardship and this has remained at the same level of around £41,000 for the past few years. The number of stewards is also broadly steady. Much of this income is gift aided, enabling recovery of more than £10,000 from HMRC. The Church also takes advantage of the GASDS scheme to recover tax on smaller cash donations.

The next biggest source of income comes from the lease of the bell tower for public telecommunications purposes and this increased by £1,600 to £33,570. It should be noted that the prior year figure includes a one-off payment of backdated charges.

Our main fundraising event in previous years has been our Pantomime, however, this was cancelled in 2021 and again in 2022 due to Covid. However, we were able to hold our Fun Run and Christmas Fair along with resuming our Annual Quiz, all of which were well supported and raised money for general Church funds.

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Additionally, £1,400 has been raised for the Hall Buildings Fund. This is mainly from our Terracycle collections but the monthly Pictures by the Park film shows are becoming increasingly popular and starting to make a significant contribution to funds.

The Church is most grateful to all in our congregation and wider community who contribute financially or give their time and talents to help with fundraising.

The income from Hall Hire charges in 2022 was more than double the previous year's income, again a reflection of our emergence from pandemic restrictions and the return of most of our regular hirers. This has enabled the Hall to contribute £2,400 to Church running costs and generate £7,600 towards future Hall Maintenance work.

Expenditure

In line with church policy, 10% of our stewardship income during 2022 (£4,139) has been earmarked for missionary and charitable giving during 2023. Expenditure on missionary and charitable giving from unrestricted funds was £4,808. A further £4,150 was spent on such purposes from restricted funds, including £4,000 for new Church and Hall noticeboards, received as grant funding from Ealing Deanery Synod.

As in many years, the most significant expenditure item was the Parish's payment to the London Diocesan Common Fund, this being a contribution towards the overall cost of clergy stipends, clergy housing and administration. Our pledged Common Fund contribution for 2022 was £64,236 including the discretionary 1% donation to the Bishop of Willesden charitable fund and this was paid in full.

The Church has managed to maintain its level of Common Fund payment throughout the challenges of Covid. The recent strong recovery of income means that the PCC has pledged to increase its total contribution to £66,660 for 2023.

The Church was very fortunate to have entered into new medium term contracts for supply of gas & electricity effective from March 2022 before general prices increased. As a result, the general running costs excluding maintenance, have been kept at a similar level to 2021. There has been a continued move towards low energy lighting which will reduce our carbon footprint. The Hall also has a remote-controlled heating system to ensure effective heating for our hirers whilst controlling costs.

Church & Hall running costs are kept low thanks to the efforts of many of our congregation to help with maintenance and administration tasks without charge and we are most grateful to them.

In line with Church policy, 10% of our stewardship income is set aside for general Church maintenance such as regular safety inspections and general upkeep.

Summary

The net unrestricted income was £4,071 (income in excess of expenditure). Net current assets (money in current and deposit accounts, also allowing for amounts owed to and by the Parish) totalled £326,663. The comparative figure for 2021 was £322,916. This puts us in good stead for various Church and Church Hall building works that are in prospect for 2023 and beyond.

The PCC considers that St Thomas the Apostle, Hanwell is a going concern since we have prepared what we consider to be a viable budget showing that at the current level of unrestricted reserves there is adequate support for the activities planned for 2023 and for the foreseeable future. Therefore, these accounts are prepared on a going concern basis.

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Reserves Policy

It is the PCC's policy to maintain a balance of unrestricted funds, if possible, to cover 6 months of church expenditure, including the Common Fund payments. This balance is held to smooth out fluctuations in cash flow and to meet unforeseen circumstances. The required figure is around £40,000 based on the figures from the last few years and the budget for 2023.

At £297,064, the total sum in the unrestricted funds remains considerably higher than the optimum reserves figure.

However, the PCC is aware that the Church Hall requires a considerable amount of work over the next few years to ensure that it can continue to be used for the benefit of the local community. The Church itself also requires ongoing maintenance to preserve its fabric and the recent Quinquennial inspection has identified an issue with part of the roof. The position should become clearer during 2023 including the need to seek external grant funding and/or undertake fundraising.

Risk Assessment

The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed, and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against and error.

Safeguarding

The PCC, pursuant to §5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016, has had due regard to guidance issued by the House of Bishops on matters relating to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults.

Signed Date 3.5.23

Annabel Crowe (Vice-chair of the PCC)

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL 0F ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE HANWELL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Parochial Church Council of St Thomas The Apostle Hanwell for the year ended 31 December 2022.

Responsibilites and basis of report

As the charity trustees of St Thomas, The Apostle Church you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).

I report in respect of my examination of the Church’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or

2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Maria Bob

Maria Bob, FCCA Association of Chartered Certified Accountants 15 Beaconsfield Road London W5 5JE

Date: 3rd of May 2023

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PAROCHIALCHURCH COVNCIL OFSTTHOMASTHEAPOSTL¢ HANWELL STATEMENTOF FINANCLALAcnvmES Fortheyeai endlng31 Oecember 2022 Unrestrlcted Fund5 Re5trlcted Fund5 Total Funds 2022 2021 Note INCOME Donaiions& legacles Adivitie5 for genEratin8fund5 InDme from Investrnents ChU￿h ktivitie5 55,378 3.146 2,989 50.111 2,250 1.407 295 S7,628 4.553 3,285 50.111 56,678 2.911 138 60.535 2b 2c 2d TOTALINCWE 111.525 3.953 115.578 120.261 EKPENDITURE Church Actlvltles 105,879 1.575 4,150 157 110,029 1.832 128,583 594 3b TOTALEXPENDrruRE 107.554 4.307 111.861 129.177 NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI TRANSFER BETWEEN FUNDS 4.071 .354 3.717 -8.916 NET MOVEMENT IN FUND5 4.071 .354 3.717 -8.916 TOTAL FUNDS BROUGHT FORWARD io 292.993 19.923 321.916 331.832 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD li 297.064 19.569 326.633 322.916

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Signed Date 3.5.23
Annabel Crowe (Vice-chair of the PCC)
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The notes on pages 10-14 form part of these accounts

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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE, HANWELL

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

Note 1 – Accounting Policies

The PCC is a public benefit entity within the meaning of the Charities Act. The financial statements have been prepared under the Church Accounting Regulations 2006, in accordance with the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (FRS 102) second edition – October 2019, and the Charities Act 2011.

Incoming Resources

These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when the PCC becomes legally entitled to the use of the resources and the inflow of economic benefit is probable and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.

Fundraising Costs - Funds raised from events and trading activities are reported gross in the SOFA, i.e. before any related costs that may have been deducted from the gross proceeds.

Grants and Donations - These are included in the SOFA when any preconditions preventing their use by the PCC have been met. For collections and planned giving this is when the funds are received.

Gift Aid Tax claims - income for the financial year includes tax reclaimable on all qualifying stewardship income received during the year together with tax reclaimed under the GASDS scheme at the end of the relevant tax year.

Volunteer help - the value of voluntary help received is not included in the accounts.

Rental income for the use of the Hall is recognised when received. Rental for use of the Church tower is paid quarterly in advance but recognised in the year for which it is due.

Expenditure and Liabilities

Liability recognition – Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation and settlement is probable and quantifiable.

Assets

Consecrated and benefice property – In so far as consecrated and benefice property of any kind is excluded from the statutory definition of “charity” by Section 10 (2) (a) and (c) of the Charities Act 2011 such assets are not capitalised in the financial statements.

For inalienable property acquired prior to 2000 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the accounts. The PCC considers the church hall building to be an inalienable property and therefore it has not been capitalised nor included in the balance sheet.

Moveable church furnishings - All items are included in the Church inventory.

Tangible Fixed Assets for use by the charity – These are capitalised if they can be used for more than a year and cost at least £1,000. They are valued at cost. Depreciation is calculated over four years. Short Term Deposits – Includes cash held on deposit with the CBF Church of England Funds.

Fund

Unrestricted Funds – These represent the remaining income funds of the PCC that are available for

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spending on the general purposes of the PCC, including amounts designated by the PCC for specific purposes .

Restricted Funds – These are income funds that must be spent on restricted purpose and details of the funds held are shown in the notes to the accounts.

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE, HANWELL

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

Note 2 - Income

2a Donations & legacies Stewardship Income Tax recoverable Cash Donations Legacies Friends 2b Activities for generating funds Trident Fundraising 2c Income from Investments Interest 2d Income from Church Activities Fees Church Income Hall income Total Income	Unrestricted Funds £ 41,391 10,293 1,916 1,440 0 338 55,378 305 2,842 3,146 2,989 2,989 1,191 33,570 15,350 50,111 111,625	Restricted Funds £ 50 2,200 2,250 1,407 1,407 295 295 3,953	Total Funds 2022 2021 £ £ 41,391 40,448 10,343 10,271 1,916 888 3,640 4,708 0 0 338 363 57,628 56,678 305 260 4,249 2,651 4,553 2,911 3,285 138 3,285 138 1,191 1,158 33,570 52,102 15,350 7,275 50,111 60,535 115,578 120,261	Total Funds 2022 2021 £ £ 41,391 40,448 10,343 10,271 1,916 888 3,640 4,708 0 0 338 363 57,628 56,678 305 260 4,249 2,651 4,553 2,911 3,285 138 3,285 138 1,191 1,158 33,570 52,102 15,350 7,275 50,111 60,535 115,578 120,261
				56,678
				260 2,651
				2,911
				138
				138
				1,158 52,102 7,275
				60,535
				120,261

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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNaL OF STTHOMAS THE AP05TLE, HANWELL NOTESTQ THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 De¢ember 2022 (Continued) STAFF COSTS 2022 2021 Wages and Salaries No one was employed by the Church during the year. 4a PAYMENTS TO PCC MEMBERS No payments or expenses were paid to any PCC member. persons closely connetted tothem or related parties. ANALYSIS OF TRANSFER BEfwEEN FUNDS No fund5 were transferred between Unrestricted 3nd Restricted fund5. FIXED ASSETS EQUIPMENT GROSS BOOK VALUE At 1st January 2022 Additions 13,941 Disposal of Equiprnent At 31st December 2022 13,941 DEPRECIATION At 151 January 2022 Depreciat￿n for year Disposal of Equipment At 3181 Decemb&r 2022 13,138 802 13,940 NET BOOK VALUE At 3181 Decemb&r 2022 At 3181 Decemb&r 2021 802 Church Buildings Insurance Value 14,780,000 Equiptnent compri5e5 3,208 Printsr 1,259 Digital Piano 5,320 HumidifiÈr 1,600 Ca￿levOl￿0 2,553 CCTV 13,941 CURRENT ASSErs 2022 2021 Prepayrnent5 Other Debtors 694 2,963 3,657 1,818 9,741 11,559 13

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