St Mary Magdalene’s Church, Yarm Annual Report of the Parochial Church Council for the Year Ended 31 December 2021 ## **Aim and purposes** St. Mary Magdalene Parochial Church Council (PCC) had the responsibility of cooperating with the incumbent, the Reverend Darren Moore from his induction and collation on 12 September 2021, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. The PCC is also specifically responsible for the maintenance of the Church. ## **Objectives and Activities** The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and to become part of our parish community at St. Mary Magdalene. The PCC maintains an overview of worship throughout the parish and makes suggestions on how our services can involve the many groups that live within our parish. Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer and scripture, music and sacrament. When planning our activities for the year, we gave priority to reopening the church safely within Church of England (CofE) guidelines described fully in the section on Worship and Prayer below. Unfortunately, children’s activities could not be resumed and the aim is to restart in 2022 as set out later in this report. The PCC tasked its GOLD (Generosity of Loving Discipleship) sub committee to look at ways of making the church more robust and less reliant on occasional offices (baptisms, weddings and funerals) and fayres to support the mission of the church and in particular to honour our free will offer to the diocese albeit that we were in vacancy. ## **Achievements and Performance** Café church remained on hold due to Covid with a desire to start in 2022. The fundraising for the organ was a little slow due to the inability to hold events, however, at the end of the year 30% of the estimated cost of restoration had been raised. There is an aim to start the remedial work in 2022. A formal agreement as a training parish for new organists was made with Harry Brown and at the end of the year, Joshua Greenwell. During 2021 the PCC met 10 times; average attendance was 85%. The Standing committee met 10 times during the year. The PCC started the year arranging meetings on line via zoom. CofE guidance was followed regarding restrictions and the APCM and subsequent PCC meetings could be held in church. All decisions requiring a vote were conducted using the M29 church representation rule to include all members when using the on line system. The priority of the PCC and Churchwardens was to maintain services during the vacancy, care for the congregation, appoint a replacement architect, maintain fiscal stability whilst contributing in full to our free will offer, and maintain the church building and rectory garden in good order. The churchwardens also co-operated with the diocese in their programme of works to prepare the rectory and its grounds for the new incumbent. An initiative to encourage members to change their method of contribution to the Parish Giving Scheme meant that tax relief could be claimed at the same time as the monthly donation was made instead of waiting until the following year for the parish to claim. This St Mary Magdalene Yarm Annual Report for year ended 31/12/2021 Page | 1 had the advantage of a one off ‘wind fall’ that we could use to increase income. This plus careful fiscal management has resulted in a very good outcome as you will see in the annual accounts. The PCC agreed to obtain a card reader and on line giving platform via Parish Buying. It arrived at the end of the year. Lynn Allison was appointed as gift relief officer and green envelope receiver. She replaced John Dent when he and Judy left Yarm and Nancy Ward when she stepped down from recording green envelope giving. The church thanked all formally during Sunday services. The Parish return to the Diocese for ‘Living Christ’s Story’ was made following extensive discussion in the PCC regarding our priorities for the next 10 years. Cohens Chemist provided free lateral flow tests for the congregation once they became available. These have helped the congregation to test themselves before a service and prevent possible cross contamination. The vacancy was advertised in the Diocese and then more widely on line, resulting in an appointment being made. Reverend Darren Moore was inducted and collated on 12[th] September 2021. ## **Worship and Prayer** ## Church Attendance During 2021, St Mary Magdalene Yarm as the Parish Church has continued to be the focal point for Anglican worship in the Parish, however, the year commenced with lockdown which prevented services in church and David Local (Reader) provided three zoom services per week and the church is most grateful for his commitment and dedication. The on line services were enhanced by music and lyrics provided by Harry Brown which allowed traditional hymns to be sung by the congregations. Congregational participation was also maintained by people agreeing to read and/or lead prayers during the zoom services. The control of the on line service was by John or Avril Rhodes. These services continued until 27[th] July 2021 with the Sunday service moving to 4pm when the church was open for a 9.30am service from 28[th] March 2021. When the church was allowed to open for public worship it was carried out under strict national and government guidance. A big thank you is owed to the Health and Safety subcommittee for their thoughts and consideration in providing risk assessments. The sidespersons were asked to keep a record of attendance in accordance with ‘Track and Trace’ requirements; thanks must go to all who sat near the door in all weathers taking names and welcoming strangers. A total of 206 services were held in church 2021, including 42 Holy Eucharists, 14 sung eucharists, 15 ante communion and 8 morning prayers. 25 people were baptised and 1 person confirmed, there were 9 weddings and 9 funerals in the Parish Church and 5 interments of ashes. 4354 attendances were recorded in the register of which 1761 were at occasional offices. Communion was taken 1596 times. 60 received communion at Home and only 10 in the Care Homes due to access restrictions. On line there were 84 zoom services at which 1294 attended. The number of on line services remained at the same level as 2020, however, the number of services held in church has increased. The number receiving communion in the last 8 weeks of the year was 85% of the pre covid level which is a great improvement over 2020. The well being of all has been a priority for the PCC and the care for the congregation network has been very active thanks to the co-ordination of Jean Hodgkinson. St Mary Magdalene Yarm Annual Report for year ended 31/12/2021 Page | 2 ## Worship Once regular worship could be safely delivered in church, David Local provided a 9.30am Sunday Ante-Communion Service using Order 1. The Wednesday 9.30am service was restarted in August 2021 using morning prayer. David was thanked by the congregation at a Sunday service just before the end of the Vacancy. Once the Rector was in post, the regular pattern of worship was able to change to a BCP Eucharist at 8.00am on Sundays followed by a 9.30 Common Worship Holy Communion. The Wednesday service became Common Worship Holy Communion. Our trainee organist, Harry Brown, was awarded a scholarship at Carlisle Cathedral and was replaced by Joshua Greenwell. The congregation thanked Harry during a Sunday service. Bishop Paul celebrated on 29[th] August and confirmed Jane Brackenbury. The Pram Service, which attracts pre-school children and mainly mothers, and Pram Service+ held in school holidays could not be offered due to Covid restrictions. The restrictions for work with young people were based on school advice and conflicted with worship. Similarly, Funday Sunday Sparkle for school aged children could not be offered due largely to the death of our leader, Jo Austin, much loved and missed by all. Further information is available in the Appendix. ## Stokesley Deanery Synod Three members of the PCC sit on the deanery synod. The number was added to when David Yates was voted onto York Diocesan Synod. This provides the PCC with an important link between the parish and the wider structures of the church. More information is included in the Appendix. ## The Church building and churchyard John Barnes was appointed as Architect following the retirement of John Niven. John Barnes provided a report on the work required following John Niven’s quinquennial report of December 2020. Maintenance work has started and is ongoing into 2022. The church building remains in good order, well maintained, lovingly tended and cleaned. We thank all those whose efforts contribute to this. In the churchyard the Town Council continue to maintain the grass cutting to a high standard. The gravestones and trees have been surveyed. Thanks go to Councillor Monck and the Town Council for expediting the matter. ## Pastoral Care Home communion was started in August 2021 and a team of Eucharistic ministers visited those who have requested it. It was not possible to visit care homes as this was prohibited under Covid 19 regulations although some visiting was possible on an individual basis. The Care for the Congregation team continued throughout 2021. Their intention was to offer human contact, support and keep members of the congregation informed. St Mary Magdalene Yarm Annual Report for year ended 31/12/2021 Page | 3 ## Mission and Evangelism Our benefice magazine continued to be published. The magazine kept our parishioners informed of the important matters affecting our Church and articles that help develop our knowledge and trust in Jesus. We have continued to help charities but the absence of fundraising opportunities has limited our effectiveness. However, we were able to organise a harvest Sunday contribution to the Thornaby Food Bank, ‘Love in a Box’ gifts for Romania and the congregational Christmas Card board for Shelter Box. The Christian aid collection was largely achieved by delivery only envelope and therefore the sum that could be attributed to St Mary Magdalene was reduced – see annual accounts. We have received reports about the development of the wellness centre in Yarm to replace the Youth and Community Centre. ## Financial Review This year has ended well with several members of the congregation transferring to the Parish Giving Scheme. This has allowed extra tax relief to be received for the year by claiming tax on a monthly basis to add to the previous year’s tax claimed by the church in January. The outcome is a tribute to the value we place on our church and community. Through careful expenditure by the churchwardens and PCC we have honoured our free will offer to the Diocese to allow it to pay clergy and staff. More details of the financial position are given in the Appendix. ## Reserves policy It is PCC policy to try to maintain a balance on unrestricted funds which equates to at least three months unrestricted payments. Details of our actual reserves for the year are given in the Annual Accounts. ## **Structure, Management and Governance** The Parochial Church Council (PCC) is a charity registered with the Charity Commission. St Mary Magdalene Yarm PCC is a body corporate and operates under the Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1956 and the Church Representation Rules. The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. All church members are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC. ## Electoral Roll On 31 December 2021 there were 124 parishioners on the Church Electoral Roll, 53 of whom were not resident within the parish. Jay Yates is the electoral roll officer for the parish. It was noted that the rules have changed so people can be added or removed during the year as appropriate. Many thanks to Jay for the extra work. ## Safeguarding The parish has adopted and implemented the House of Bishops ‘Safeguarding Policy Promoting a Safer Church’. Judy Dent was replaced by Sue Ellis during the year as the Parish St Mary Magdalene Yarm Annual Report for year ended 31/12/2021 Page | 4 Safeguarding Officer and maintains the register of those who are DBS checked and carried out safeguarding training. Training for levels C0 and C1 are available on-line and several members of the congregation and PCC have found it easy to use and complete. DBS checks have been carried out on all Trustees and those in positions of responsibility. There were no safeguarding notifications at St Mary Magdalene during 2021. ## **Concluding Remarks** In summary, 2021 has been challenging. However, we leave the year in a much better position than we started. The Rector’s post is filled, we have a new Architect and are holding regular services in church. 2021 has seen several deaths of members from the regular congregation and they are greatly missed. The average attendance is gradually building up, albeit not at pre pandemic level. Churchwardens would like to thank all PCC members especially those on the Standing Committee for all their support in 2021 and to the Eucharistic Ministers for their work across the parish. Marion Johnston, Churchwarden, John Rhodes, Churchwarden and Reverend Darren Moore, Rector St Mary Magdalene Yarm Annual Report for year ended 31/12/2021 Page | 5 ## **ANNEX to the 2022 Annual Report** ## **Administrative Information** St Mary Magdalene’s church is part of the Deanery of Stokesley in the Diocese of York within the Church of England and is situated in West Street, Yarm TS15 9BU. The parish is in the Benefice of Yarm with Kirklevington with Picton and Worsall. The PCC of Yarm remains the governing body for the Parish of Yarm. PCC members who have served as Trustees between 1 January 2021 and 31 December 2021: Dates Incumbent Revd Darren Moore (SC – Chair) (from Sept 2021) Wardens Mrs Marion Johnston (SC) (2017-2022) Mr John Rhodes (SC – Vice chair) (2015-2022) Elected Members Mrs Ros Carling (2019-2022) Mrs Elaine Huggins (2019-2022) Mr Martin Huggins (SC - Treasurer) (2019-2022) Mrs Valerie Meeking (2019-2022) Mr David Yates (SC – Secretary) (2020-2023) Mrs Tanya Brackenbury (2021-2023) Mrs Lynn Allison (2020-2023) Mrs Beryl Nadin (2020-2023) Mr Peter Monck (2021-2024) Mrs Wendy Gaitskell (2021-2024) Mrs Margaret Nicholls (2021-2024) Mrs Pam Parker (2021-2024) Co-Opted members Mr Eric Heaviside (2021 – 2022) Mrs Angela Beckwith (2021 – 2022) Representatives on Mr David Local (SC) (2020-2023) Deanery Synod Mrs Avril Rhodes (2020-2023) Mr John Rhodes (2020-2023) ## SC – Member of the Standing Committee ## **Health and Safety Sub committee:** Mr David Beeton, Mr John Bancroft, Mr John Rhodes ## **GOLD committee:** Mr David Local (chair), Revd Darren Moore from Sept, Mrs Elaine Huggins, Mrs Margaret Nicholls, Mrs Marion Johnston, Mr Martin Huggins and Mr John Rhodes ## **Organ sub group:** Mr Robin Harrison, Mr John Bancroft and Mr John Rhodes St Mary Magdalene Yarm Annual Report for year ended 31/12/2021 Page | 6 **REPORTS TO THE APCM 2022** ## **BENEFICE MAGAZINE: Trident** The editorial team comprises Kate Brown, Ros Carling, Debbie Gravestock, John Rhodes and Jay Yates and since his appointment, Darren Moore. 10 editions of Trident were published. During the year the editorial team was able to meet in person more easily for their deliberations, as restrictions lifted, after a long period of communicating electronically to finalise each edition of the magazine. We hand delivered most copies of the magazine which ensures we can be sure that subscribers have received their copy, whether they’ve felt able to return to church or not. Some copies were also posted to readers. Getting the magazine to our readers is an important outreach activity, especially during a time when people have felt isolated. Thank you to all who have continued to provide contributions. The editors have never had a month without a varied and full copy. We ask that all source material is referenced in any article submitted, before it is published. We tried to prevent infringement of any copyright by following the UK Copyright Service advice for news reporting. The editors are aware of safeguarding and do not publish unnecessary names and contact details. We also endeavour to ensure permission is granted for photographs to be included, especially of children. We continue to be delighted to receive contributions from young budding journalists. We are indebted to our advertisers who allowed us to keep the cost at £5.00 per annum for 2021. Gill Waller who collected the advertising renewals and the printers TopPrint have continued to provide an excellent service. Ros Carling received the magazine and undertook distribution. It is important that our advertisers know that you support Trident by thanking them for advertising in our magazine when you see them. We must remember that they do not do it solely to support the church, but to attract customers like us. Trident is your magazine and an important tool in our outreach. Please share your copy with your friends and encourage them to purchase a copy for themselves. We try to provide news and articles about events and activities taking place within the parishes, and also to include articles about aspects of faith. We have many regular contributors and without you the magazine would not be enriched by such diversity. We thank all of you who subscribed for the year as it does help us to provide the correct number. Please do ask a friend to consider taking out a subscription so more people can benefit from our efforts. Thank you one and all for your support. ## **Report provided by Trident Editorial Team** ## **BIBLE READING FELLOWSHIP** Bible Reading using the BRF (Bible Reading Fellowship) publications continues to thrive within the congregation at St Mary Magdalene, and numbers have held up well and grown a little even during these difficult times. Our short monthly informal reading and discussion group for our BRF users and anyone else interested have continued, but initially in virtual form on Zoom, but later face to face. These have been well supported and generated much enthusiasm, and have proved to be a valuable support and also another welcome chance for informal social contact by those joining in. Our Reader David has also supported and prepared material for these, and many thanks are due to him, and also our Rector Darren newly appointed in September has also led whenever his other commitments allow. St Mary Magdalene Yarm Annual Report for year ended 31/12/2021 Page | 7 There were 20 subscriptions (+ the Rector) to the church order for BRF bible reading notes booklets, and this implies 25-30 members of the congregation using daily readings and prayers, several being couples. An increase of 2 over the previous year. - None now read ‘Guidelines’, weekly reading and topic(s)for study. - All 20 read ‘New Daylight’, daily readings. Since the summer of 2021 we have been able to meet monthly around the table once again in church with cake and coffee and this has been most welcome, permitting increased social involvement. But because of general Covid precautions we were still unable to provide the usual sample books laid out in church for the congregation to peruse and consider joining in, nor to discuss joining. Our church members who are using these the BRF publications find them valuable, often enjoyable, sometimes challenging, and always useful; and those of us who use the booklets highly recommend them to all. ## **Report provided by David Yates** ## **CHOIR** Music uncertainty did not stop us at St Mary’s during the pandemic. We were so fortunate to have online performances from Harry, a few improvisations from myself and then a wonderful carol service fusing live and recorded music with a lovely ‘Once in Royal’ solo by Gracie. No matter what music lives on at St Mary’s. ## **Report provided by Robin Harrison: Organist and Choir director** ## **CHURCHWARDENS and FABRIC** The churchwardens for 2021 were Marion Johnston and John Rhodes and together we endeavoured to support our Reader, David Local, during our vacancy until the collation and induction of Darren in September. PCC meetings were held virtually until the APCM in May and all voting decisions made by correspondence using regulation M29 to allow all members to participate. The Redemptorist “Sunday” sheet continued to form the basis for Sunday readings and a big thank you to Avril Rhodes for ensuring readers obtained advance notice of their readings. The reverse of the Redemptorist sheet was used to provide notices when worship was held in church in the later part of the year. Copies were also distributed throughout the Benefice. Later in the year, when the church re-opened after lockdown the reverse of the sheets was used to remind the congregation of Covid 19 requirements. The church was cleaned in line with our risk assessment and PPE stocks maintained. The church fabric and equipment has been maintained according to the PCC schedule. The Quinquennial work was put on hold whilst a new Architect was appointed, as it was required to allow the completion of faculty applications. The contract was signed with John Barnes in December 2021. An initial survey by John Barnes in September revealed woodworm in the roof void and lack of safe access to the space. A faculty will be required for the introduction of a walkway. Once the walkway is completed it will allow access for the woodworm to be treated and a 20 year guarantee given on the work. Harrison and Harrison (Durham) were commissioned to provide a second report on the condition of the organ and came to the same conclusion as the Diocesan organ advisor and Peter Woods and son (Harrogate) that major work was required to provide reliable organ St Mary Magdalene Yarm Annual Report for year ended 31/12/2021 Page | 8 music in church. Harrison and Harrison advised the PCC to look at obtaining a redundant registered organ from a village in Northumberland called Rock. Unfortunately, its shape is long and thin and so would require extensive re-ordering of the church to accommodate it and the pipes were now badly corroded due to bat urine. Conyers School again donated a Christmas tree and this was put up by a small group in line with Covid guidance. Many thanks for all involved and it brought a welcome normality back to the season. Churchwardens would like to thank all the sidespersons for the wonderful job they have done recording names at the door and guiding people to seats. The readers and intercessors have similarly helped deliver 9.30am Sunday and zoom services to a high standard. We would like to thank Avril Monck for helping with drawing up rotas. Our church building is in good order and the congregation are very supportive. The churchwardens are grateful to all those who give their time for the work of the church on a regular basis, whether by reading a lesson, interceding, cleaning, providing refreshments, acting as sidespersons, washing and ironing the linen, arranging social events, setting up for services, working in the churchyard, serving, taking part in Eucharistic ministry and arranging and delivering anniversary cards or by volunteering to do any of the multitude of odd jobs which our parish community needs. The terrier and log books have been checked and all items accounted for. Home communion started again in August and many thanks to those prepared to visit those who cannot get to church and wish to receive the reserved sacrament. Similar thanks to those who cascade news and support our congregation via care for the congregation and Jean Hodgkinson for organising the network. The church grounds have been well maintained by the Town Council. Trees have been pruned in March especially along the north fence. A bench collapsed due to age and was replaced by the family that donated the original. A faculty was obtained to extend the cremated remains area on the opposite side of the path in front of the line of gravestones. Thanks to the Town council for the grass cutting, tree and gravestone safety maintenance. ## **Report provided by Marion Johnston and John Rhodes: Churchwardens.** ## **CRAFT GUILD** 2021 began as 2020 ended, lock down and crafting in our own homes but still with a small trickle of income from card sales. Knitters had been particularly busy for charitable causes. Cautious relief came in summer, but we waited until September before the Tuesday group recommenced meeting in the Fellowship Hall. Impressive new tables and large spacing, so a safe feeling. Events also opened up. We joined Kirklevington for their September fair where income was shared. It was a great relief to be able to contribute to the church Christmas fair, both through private sales and on the day, and felt like normality starting for real. After a 2-year gap we returned to The Golden Lion at Great Ayton to enjoy a Christmas meal where we were joined by the new Rector and other supporters. Income over the year has been in the region of £550 which is very pleasing given the reduced circumstances. From 2022 we shall be covering the full rent of the hall through member payments, albeit at a preferential rate, because of our church commitment, which we greatly appreciate. St Mary Magdalene Yarm Annual Report for year ended 31/12/2021 Page | 9 Sadly, two members have not returned, as health and mobility does not permit, but we gained 5 new ones. So, we have headed into 2022 with a positive increased fellowship and creative spark. ## **Report provided by Carole Wilson** ## **DEANERY SYNOD** The Parish has 4 Deanery Synod Lay representatives, of whom 3 are appointed by the APCM: Avril Rhodes, John Rhodes and David Local, plus David Yates who was elected to Diocesan Synod in June 2021 and as such becomes an ex-officio member of Deanery Synod. Also, Rector Darren is a Clergy representative being a member of Stokesley Deanery Clergy Chapter. Once again because of Covid restrictions Deanery Synod only met via Zoom during 2021; 16[th] March, 17[th] June and 14[th] October. The Deanery Synod of 16[th] March was chaired by the Area Dean, Revd Clay Roundtree who reported this to be his last Synod as he was leaving St Francis, Ingleby Barwick to be taking up a new position at Grantham in May 2021. The main item of this Synod was the introduction of the approved consultation process with Deaneries and Parishes to refresh the Diocesan vision under the banner ‘Living Christ’s Story. This became the dominant topic for Deanery Synod and Parishes during 2021. At the 17[th] June Synod the Deanery Leadership Team (DLT) was formally elected; **Area Dean** : Revd Tessa Stephens, St Mary, Nunthorpe had been appointed by the Bishop of Whitby. **Lay Dean** : John Dickinson of Christ Church, Great Ayton. **Secretary** : No nominations had been received for the position of Secretary. Subsequently the position was filled in a part-time capacity by the Area Dean’s Parish Administrator. **Lay Representative** (elected from the House of Laity): Roy Parsonage of St Augustine, Kirbyin-Cleveland. **Clergy Representative** (elected by Clergy Chapter): Revd Paul Peverell, Christ Church, Great Ayton. **Co-opted** : Bob Ardley, Deanery Treasurer **Deanery Financial Adviser** (DFA): Martin Bailey, DFA is automatically a Member of the DLT. At the final meeting of 14[th] October the Lay Dean, John Dickinson gave a presentation on a possible plan for the Deanery moving forward. Within the Diocesan vision of Living Christ’s Story the Deanery was to establish small Groups to examine the Deanery finances and environmental initiatives. These groups will explore ways of encouraging, supporting and helping each other. It was thought that Parishes taking environmental initiatives was a way to connect and become active with Communities. 4 Churches across the Deanery have actually registered as Eco-Churches. Deanery Synod is funded by each Parish paying a Levy per Deanery Synod representative. It was agreed that the Levy for 2021 remain unchanged at £40.00 per Deanery Synod Rep. Also, at each Deanery Synod the DFA reports on relevant financial issues from the Diocese that may impact on Parish finances. Hopefully as the consultation process on Living Christ’s Story concludes in 2022 and Deanery Synod develops a Deanery Plan for the implementation of the revitalised Diocesan Strategy Deanery Synod will become more pro-active, and Covid allowing once again meet in person. St Mary Magdalene Yarm Annual Report for year ended 31/12/2021 Page | 10 Yarm deanery synod representatives successfully nominated Cheryl Scollay as someone from the community who had made an exceptional contribution to the pandemic response for a celebration hosted by Archbishop Stephen at Bishopthorpe Palace in September. The event was reported in the November “Trident”. ## **David Local, Avril Rhodes, John Rhodes, David Yates.** ## **FINANCE** ## _**General Unrestricted Funds**_ 2021 has been the second year affected by the Pandemic and we have again managed quite well. Church activities have been disrupted for large parts of the year but our finances have survived, with great support from our regular congregation – our Regular Givers. We have carried on keeping control of our expenditure, which combined with less spending due to reduced activity, has given a positive outcome for the Year. We have exited the year with a balance of £33,978 (2020 – £20,166). The specific detail is as follows. Total unrestricted income was £97,098 (£76,506 in 2020) and is detailed in the financial statements. Of this, £68,328 (was £64,669) was pledged giving and includes associated tax relief, and represents a significant 70.3% (was 84.5%) of the total income. This is the first full year of the Parish Giving Scheme and this has helped to provide more income by way of earlier receipt of Tax Relief. About two thirds of our supporters have now signed up to the scheme and are finding it very good to use – it would be good if other contributors were able to join them. Other parts of the accounts are showing good recovery in the second part of the year, as Covid restrictions were eased and we were able to welcome our new Rector. We reinstated the Christmas Fayre, holding it in Church and raising a very impressive £2,106. A Christmas Raffle yielded a further £1,007. Total net fundraising (including the above) was £4,815 (£2,515) The remaining income came largely from collections, donations and fees, and has recovered to £22,088 (£7,337). Collections have increased in 2021and yellow envelope Gift Aided donations have reflected significant generosity from contributors. Fee earning has increased to £5,982 (£3,027) as more people are making more use of our services. Also, we have received £524 (£649) from the rest of the Benefice as their contribution to the expenses of the Rector and the Rectory. There have been no legacies this year. (£0 in 2020). Total unrestricted expenditure was £83,285 (was £82,895). We have maintained our contribution to the Freewill Offer to support the Mission in the Diocese at £61,800, the same as last year. This Freewill Offer was paid in full, and is a very significant 63.6% (80.8% last year) of our total income from all sources. In addition, Diocesan fees for weddings and funerals in our Church have added £2,546 (£3,432) to our total giving from the Parish to the Mission in the Diocese, which now totals £64,346 (£65,232). The cost of running the Church building was £9,819 (£8,517), reflecting increased activity in the Church building. The upkeep of services cost a further £5,389 (£5,573), and continues to support the training of an organ scholar. Expenses for clergy amount to £1,831 (£1,586) – an increase which resulted from appointment of the new Rector. Other expenditure was £2,088 (£2,158), Net result for the year was an excess of income over expenditure of £13,812 compared to an excess expenditure over income of £6,390 in 2020. This is a significant turnaround, resulting from a generous response to the challenges of the Pandemic from all concerned. St Mary Magdalene Yarm Annual Report for year ended 31/12/2021 Page | 11 The total balance of unrestricted funds at 31[st] December 2021 was £33,979 (£20,166). ## _**Restricted Funds**_ ## _**Organ Fund**_ We have made a significant start in 2021 towards fundraising for major repair work to be done to our pipe organ. Various activities and grant applications have yielded £11,365 during the year, in addition to which we have a grant award of £7.500 which will be paid on start of the work ## _**Restoration Fund**_ There has been very little activity here, with income restricted to a small amount of Investment Interest being credited and a Legacy of £500 being added. We have paid Architect Fees of £1208 for the work needed for remedial work resulting from the Quinquennial Inspection, and we have paid for a report on the detailed state of the organ. This has resulted in a reduction of our balance of £1,080 (£3,432 in 2020). The balance of the Restoration Fund at 31[st] December 2021 was £28,444 (£29,524 in 2020), which will be available for future work and for keeping the Church in good order. Restricted funds were still collected and paid out to individual charities at a much-reduced level, coming from collections at funerals as specified by families concerned, and from special events arranged by the Church for nominated charities. The total amount was £1,279 (£2,963) ## _**Reserves Policy**_ It is PCC policy to maintain a balance on unrestricted funds, which equates to three months’ unrestricted income, to cover emergency situations which may arise from time to time. The balance of £33,979 in unrestricted funds at the year-end exceeds this target (currently £21,875). Additionally, we recognise that the maintenance of a historic building requires periodically significant sums of money to carry out important restoration and maintenance work. Although we had a significant legacy in 2011, we have spent considerable sums on successful restoration and renovation projects, leaving our reserves for this aspect of our work at just over £28,400. The use of this money needs to be carefully regulated and monitored, and it would be good if it could be augmented by individual efforts and some new legacies in due course. ## **Report provided by M J Huggins Hon Treasurer** ## **FUNDAY SUNDAY SPARKLE** Unfortunately, our Sunday Sparkle group was unable to meet during 2021 due to COVID 19 restrictions. Some discussion took place regarding the possibility of a Zoom Sparkle. It was decided that this would be very difficult to instigate, primarily due to the diverse age range of the children and young people involved. Sadly Joanne Austin, the instigator and inspirational leader of Sparkle, died on 29[th] January, 2021 . ## **Report provided by Beryl Nadin.** St Mary Magdalene Yarm Annual Report for year ended 31/12/2021 Page | 12 ## **GENEROSITY OF LOVING DISCIPLES (GOLD) REPORT** The GOLD Team was established by the PCC and its members are, David Local (Chair), The Rector, Marion Johnston and John Rhodes (Church Wardens), Martin Huggins (PCC Treasurer), Maggie Nicholls and Elaine Huggins (volunteers). During the year we added Lynn Allison to the Team and, of course our new Rector Darren joined us. The Team has been regularly advised by Martin Bailey (former Stokesley Deanery Financial Adviser) and Sammi Tooze, Diocesan Generous Giving Adviser who attended our meetings whenever possible and have been a great help. During 2021 we met on 4 occasions and the main focus was the continued introduction of the Parish Giving Scheme (PGS), Contactless Giving in Church and the adoption of a Legacy Policy. It is pleasing to note that about 50% of regular givers have now signed up to the PGS and of those about 50% have agreed to an annual increase in line with inflation. Also the introduction of the Contactless Giving machine had almost paid for itself by the end of 2021. The Team report to the PCC after each meeting to ensure their approval to all considerations, and the PCC do, of course, have to agree any recommendations of the GOLD Team before they are put into effect. The Team will continue its deliberations in the future with the approval of the PCC, particularly to examine the feasibility of our aim to cover the fixed expenditure with planned giving. ## **David Local, Revd Darren Moore, Marion Johnston, John Rhodes, Martin Huggins, Maggie Nicholls, Elaine Huggins, Lynn Allison.** ## **MOTHERS’ UNION** As we were in a lockdown situation in January 2021 we were unable to hold any meetings from January until August when we met in Valerie Meeking’s garden for coffee and biscuits. The weather was beautiful and a good time was had by all. We then commenced our meetings in church on Monday 27[th] September when we held a very enjoyable social afternoon. As our October meeting clashed with the Wydale Autumn Retreat, Debbie Gravestock very kindly held a “Musical Afternoon” which was very much appreciated by those members who didn’t go to Wydale. On 27[th] November we held a service to raise awareness for Gender Based Violence against women and men in church which was led by Marion Johnston as I was due to attend York Minster to raise awareness there. Unfortunately, Storm Arwen paid us a visit and, as there were so many fallen trees and roads blocked, it was unsafe for me to travel anywhere. Our Wednesday Morning short services have continued and been well attended. Thank you very much to all who have taken their turn at leading this short act of worship. To finish the year we held our Advent Service at the end of November hoping that we would be able to get back to normal in 2022. ## **Report provided by Jennifer Local - Branch Leader** ## **PRAM SERVICE** Unfortunately, because of the pandemic, Pram Service has not been able to operate in 2021. Our new Rector, Father Darren, is very keen to get Pram Service underway again in St Mary Magdalene Yarm Annual Report for year ended 31/12/2021 Page | 13 2022, and meetings have taken place to this effect. We hope to get going again early in 2022, as soon as it is safe to do so. ## **Report provided by John Bancroft** ## **SAFEGUARDING** I became the Parish Safeguarding Officer [PSO] taking over from Judy Dent in summer 2021I have undertaken the safeguarding training as directed by the Diocese of York and completed a foundation induction training course on the role of the parish safeguarding office ## Safeguarding can be summed up as “watching over one another with love”. It is important to recognise that safeguarding is important for the needs of any age be it children, young people, vulnerable adults and the elderly and a basic commitment to equal worth for all. - We are following the guidelines and policy advised by the York Diocese: - Enabling those in authority, members of the PCC and any parishioner who might be asked to help with children and vulnerable adults to complete the necessary government DBS forms. - It is imperative that Trustees complete first basic awareness, foundation and domestic abuse training is completed as stipulated by the Diocese of York in December 2021. This can be completed online in one’s own time or if needed on a borrowed lap top computer. The course must be repeated every three years - The PSO, churchwarden and rector work together if there is any safeguarding issue brought to their attention, before reporting to any other agencies e.g. diocesan safeguarding adviser and social services. - Any confidential information is kept firmly locked in a safe! - The diocesan policy is on the noticeboard and there are copies of “The parish safeguarding handbook” and “The safer Church “are available” ## **Report provided by Sue Ellis – Safeguarding Officer** St Mary Magdalene Yarm Annual Report for year ended 31/12/2021 Page | 14 Independent examiner's report to the membersltrustees of St Mary Magdalene Church, Yarm, PCC. I re￿Trrt on the accounts for the year ended 31 Dec¢m￿r 2021. which are set out on pages l and 2. Respective responsibilities of the Trustees 2nd the Independent Examiner The charity's trusfres consider that an audit is not required for thi's year under section 144(2) of th¢ Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an in(k￿ndent examinalion is needeil It is my restK)Dsibility Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act: Follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners sects'on 145(5Xb) of the 2011 Act, and State whether particular matters have come to my attentio Basis of Independent Examiner's Statement My examination was caTried out in accordance with the Gcneral DI[￿tionS wven 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 inclu(ks wnsid¢rdtion of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanations from the manag¢m¢nt committee concerning any such matters. The proc¢durcs undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be r¢quired in an audit. and consequendy I th not express an audit opinion on th¢ accounts. Independent Examiner's ststemeDt In conneclion with my eKqminatioo no mattcr has come to my attention which giv¢s me reasonable cause to believ¢ thai in any material reskKrt the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with s.130 of the 2011 Act" or to prepwe accounts which accord with these accounting records have nol met. or 2. 10 which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in ord¢r to enable a proprr undersianding of the accounts to ￿ reached. Mr Philip Atkinson 30 Nursery Gardens. Yarn] March 2022 Parochial Church Council of St Mary Magdalene, Yarm Statement of Financial Activities For the yoar onding 31 December 2021 TOTAL TOTAL INCOIAING RESOURCES Vohjntsry IrKome 2181 2(bl 2(c) 4dl e) 84.431.73 6.157. 12.5Y.C6 97.025.79 6,157.rKI 71,624.34 3.850.63 IW2.51 3.676.09 come from Investments kncome from ¢￿h ac Other ir*ome 33AI 6.$￿21 6,5(6.21 $00.03 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 97.097.S8 12.591. 533.93 110225.57 79,$53.57 RESOURCES EXPENt)ED 4a) 64,(67M7 9.818.75 5,388.59 1.364.05 77429 64.C67.67 10224.35 5.388.59 2,592.66 77429 1208.70 64,012.09 8.517.08 5,572.89 5,530.70 Churth Upkeep of8eThkns Ott*r Ord￿ary ewenLltiwe 1x8.61 Restora&"on 1208.70 3,W.00 FWKI Ccqls 1,871.89 1,871.89 1,335.16 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 83285.44 1220.61 1.614.30 86.128.35 89,375.15 NETI4COAIING RESOURCES & MOVEMENT OF FUNDS 13,812.14 11.365.45 -1.080.37 24,097.22 -9,821.$8 20.1￿.37 29A2425 I9,6￿. 59.51220 BALANCES CIFWD 31 DECEMBER 33.978.51 11.365.45 28.443.88 n.787.84 49,690 The Notes on pages 310 7 fryrn pwtol•x5 acc(* Parochial Church Council of St Mary Magdalene, Yarm Balance Sheet at 31 December 2021 TOT roT 2020 FIXEO PSSErs NIL ML 14L NIL CURRENT ASSETS £9.10 £248.48 £4,4r2.80 f28,(6166 £32.534 £31529.82 F￿•d t8rrn 1.975.88 £11104. t43.4¥284 t18.$98.98 ,785.$3 £12,114. £28,44386 £76.343 50 £51.375.08 LIABIUllES £1,W7.05 £748.61 f2.555 £1.681.46 NEfcuRRENfASSEfs * LI￿B￿Es £33.978.51 £11,￿.45 £73.n7.84 £49.￿.tr2 PARISH FUNDS £31978.51 £33.978.51 £20.166.37 £29.52425 £11.365.45 £45.343.98 £24443. E73.787.8 £49.6gJ.82 D R Moor• {PCC Ch•r￿) Page 2 Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year ended 31 December 2021 ACCOUNTING POLICIES rinancial 5tatettxnts bs*¢ b¢￿ EryaTvd in xc0rd￿¢ with the ch￿￿ ACCO￿ts￿g R¢guI￿]0]S 2(M)6 in r*¢ordance Th'ith applicablc xcountÈtig s(￿da[d5 ajd thccurrcfjt SthtrmtLt of Rt£otsJmeJMtsI Pradi¢e A¢¢owiting R¢￿rt￿8 iry ChaTitics (SORP21XI5}. shoThm at maTket value. Th¢ fth•x¢iai 5tstern￿ts ir￿1thk ail ¥s¢ts •d ]iaix"Iitie5 rot whith the PCC is r¢s￿￿81b]e in law. Thfj. do nLrt Incl￿￿¢ the xtthJrf5 ofrhurch owe their ￿￿ill alkn ro atx)th¢r i￿. n( those that arE infornai gatherln8s0fdxu￿b mcmbct5. Funds FJknlowmenififfds are fi]Dd& th¢ ¢aptal ofwhT(h rnu￿ t¢ retaÉncd th¢ PCC. dk*rtli￿. the itKom¢ denv￿ fTrm the en&)wmcoi is to ¢ithcT as re5tri¢*d ￿ unrcAric*d fullts dwthn8 the WTW>8¢ for which the ¢thknvth￿l was cstabb'sbed AD th¢ fttst pl￿. ThaE are currcnth. EM) Lmder the cmtrol of the PCC. Re5rriciedfvMls Gomprisc lal income froth wkn'cb is to k eyJeDdedoDh. ￿ the restric￿1 ￿￿)$¢$ int¢tthd by the doDor, atrj (bl rev￿￿ d(¥JatiiLs u grants for a sFwfi¢ PCC xtivits. inte￿d￿j iTr' the th)nor. Whe average bal￿1¢¢ b&8is. The Reswaion the Organ Fur#1 ￿ rests1¢￿ fiuvjs, •ThJ d(WtiO￿ to Misshon or oth¢r Charity are alw tse*d ￿T¢S￿l¢tC¢ wben they fro￿ a swifJ¢ th￿allOn orcoUecti(*). Un￿sInc*0￿1￿s are inL¥)me fundsMkn"¢h ￿e to k spcotal the PCC'S 8•xral Incorning rosources and are reclaimed forth¢ xcouttiin8 }'w aThJ n(t the tax %'car. TLX rcfiuyts, (thr (Iw firAn th¢ Patith GJ"ving S¢h¢rrt, d￿¢ forthe p¢n(wJ Jatluary to Dec￿￿tr2021 iderti.fied in the ￿ttS tothc Ixji arc not Includ￿ til the fi8llr¢s. Grfjnts l¢gxi¢s aTE fOrWh￿ the PCC is Icgallv tmtstlcd to thc am(xmLs th. Dii'idejth are xcounicd for M.h¢n ￿¢•i.￿ble, inletrst is All th iticoti* is re¢ogthzedsYlth iti5 Fe￿ivable. All inC￿nin8 Resources expended Cnnrs aDd dottatiolls ate accountd f￿whell over, 44F*dr4J. if cre*es a Ixrxling or (or&ructiTr¢ rtlligatsott on the PCC. The di￿¢$all free￿71[ offv is for wlJeD thK. AmLwnts recciied srrtcificallN. r(* missi rff charity. ar¢ dthdtwith a5 r¢5tsicted All Other¢x￿kn 15 ga￿llY TCCOgDi7AI it is incu1r￿ ardis xcouttted forwss. Fixed assets Con￿[11¢d 4nd iwEficc isTrx I￿1￿￿1 itt the ID &1142Xal atKI (c) of th¢ Charits¢S Act 2011. Mov•bl¢¢hur¢h fiuni5hings hekl ty the recLw•d on syeaaj trust for& PCC alld wh￿h rewire a (xultv fOrdisr￿SaI are LnalieJJolAe wpeth., li&ed in thcchurcb's ini"eniory, whitb caD Ix ￿4￿ted lat anj. re￿nab￿ tim¢l. For aTNthing a¢quired pnorw 2(KM) thert is Jn5ufficicmt cost infornialion ￿'ailable th￿trO[e such *s¢ts are not vajued in thc fJnancia] 5tat¢mCDts. Suirycnty u>diTrxlua] ha5 C05t more £2:(m all Indivithial ite￿8 of eqwpmtsi Me writtcn off Vilu th¢ ass¢¢ is wuml. Invexth*nts arc valugj atmats at 31 DEeembeT. Page 3 2021 GENERAL FUND PwJe 4.1 INCOMING RESOURCES Fund5 ftekn￿J TOT￿ FUNOS 2021 TOTNL Fu￿ aal Volun* Inc¢)ff* Planned Glvl Gift Aidèj. Dire￿ Payrnents Iinc PGS 29341 601 - Green Envelope5 Not Gift Aided_ Direct PaY￿Thts - Greeft Erwel¢)wB 42278. 31% (M) 20￿.fy) 1455.2) 42278. 31*.C 3)30. 1456 20 3W244 C 36.￿) 1840 fKI Gfft Aded. Yellow Envelt¥es lor* off) Tax Reclaim M fyft ￿dI2￿20} aTrJ P&£{£7.1(￿ 44 in 2ry211 Tax Reclaim M tsgan tkinatior Organ Donahon5 C*h CdleLtrw5 Swial ColWior6 & Dcfiatknns COWDI Donation from fees Legacy 11175.81 19428.42 1117581 19428 42 431 09 10934 36 2643 72 2784 59 728.(Y) 1392 65 15580.07 431.C 10934. 1838.75 3703.97 230.(KJ 1555.98 1228.61 35531.93 21bl Activili8¥ for gemralfing CoNee Donatior Raffle lind £280 sc4Y at Ihe FestNè Fayrel klwJazine Income Income from Flowers-w&ldirvJ5 and memorium Votwe candle8 M￿e118The0￿ Income Craft ()Jild_ thitses Craft fyJikJ- for Hall HiTe Beeue Drive Chrthas Fethe Fayre 5fy).21 1{￿.60 1￿50 104.[￿• J.21 t￿.60 1485 50 104.00 85 9.20 151 90 352.08 1862.rKI 669.20 151.Kl 77.50 491.45 150.00 115.00 43.00 2105 74 43.(K) 2105.74 6157.rKI 2(¢ I InLX)me from Inve8bY*r Inter88t on DwitAcwJnt irterest on Darfsngton Buikjirg Soc Interest on Gift Account 0.85 013 3.21 0.72 0.13 21dl Iruimt from ChurGh ac1fv6110s 5W2. 394.17 4278 8728 viffjton & Wtysall contribjbon to Rector eyrEe . Rectory Water Rate . RwJemKkn 394 t7 4276 87.28 459.82 103.28 86.19 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 97097.58 12594.C6 1￿91 64 79418 55 p￿￿ 42 RESOURCES EXPENDED Re5triLted TOTAL FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS 2020 3(al Church Actiwiti80 M4nislry- Reclrlr pat￿ Free￿1 Olfer for MI￿ty Exper￿e$ lin¢ vacarKy c(*ts 775.621 Water Rate -Mitsion Gokl costs 616fy).th) 618(K).CA) 96.85 171.02 61800. 1869.79 479.30 171.02 63.00 64￿7.87 2398.74 1318_e6 3181.03 97.87 967.85 2398.74 1318.66 3181.03 97.87 967.85 2037.85 956.25 3164.09 97.35 1C64.fy) WateF Rate Clea￿g Or￿￿ Turring & MantenarK8 MavrtenarKe 280.00 8eo.00 1C¥I.DJ 3n.60 235.Tr) 237.98 Roof*ths 3T2.f4) 9818.75 UpkÈèp¢lSeryl Cand￿8 Wine 8 Bread mis¢d￿ne[￿￿ Sw¥ice Boofv3 240.10 240.10 2￿.81 497.43 461. 349.16 497.43 461.9) 349.16 366.47 344.76 OrgwtstTl￿0n Chwchyard Upkeep 1560. 536859 51.LX) 333.35 Hwe of Hal Baptsm & Marriage Book Deaft￿ Prewt RSCM memb .57 120.rxi 110.fy) 39).57 120.00 110.00 288.00 80.57 324.91 1278.61 120.C¥) 107.C 374.63 104.50 186.69 4212.97 orfl￿d Errdekye5 80.57 324.91 Ch8ritses18ee Note 91 1228ffj1 1364.05 Re¢torWdcome (2020- COVID Payaz On iTh Reader12020. Easter boohjet & Parking Pcétspigot (2020. PTe8ent for 366.09 358.80 47.40 557.18 4125 47.40 191.80 7T429 ¥bl F￿j RaiswwJ Costs Fwctior 272.67 1359.78 70.IJJ 1175.69 67.00 22.47 1359.78 Cost of fl(kn*rs Cost of coffee & bwjits 14124 14124 1871.89 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 83285.44 1228.61 84514.05 85608.15 2021 RESTORATION FUND Pa9• S INCOMING RESOURCES Rgstrwxed Funds TOTAL FUNDS 2021 TofAL FUNDS 2020 2{al Voluntary Incom• Donats"ons Grant from Lottery Herrtage Fund VAT Refund- LPW Grant Scheme otherGrants Tax Rebate 2{bl Aetiviti8s forgénèrnting funds Craft Guild Sales Miscellan80u$ events o.fy) 2Icl Ineom• from inv•stsMnts Interest on deposit account- CBF Interest on Virgin Money 2.15 31.75 17.52 117.50 33.90 33.90 2{*1 Oth¢r In¢om• Lega 5CQ.03 TOTAL 533.93 533.93 135.02 RESOURCES EXPENDED 3{a} Church Acllvlti•s R•str*ration Fee- Architect Inteft￿l Reorden"n9 - organ repairs - floor repairs 1208.70 827.Th) 2740.C 1614.30 1614.30 Other Expendltyj 31b) Fund Ralslng Costs 0.00 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 1614.30 1614.30 87.00 Notes to the Accounts 2021 Pag26 (#) STAFF COSTS 2021 2020 Invoiced payrngnts for org•￿31 fw sgrvKes 3.1￿. 3.1￿0.(￿> t)Jring th& year th? PCC eorrtracted in an crfyanisL ¥tho 15 self •mploy*d. and as does not attracl s￿>al Se￿nty costs. Ib) PAYMENTS TO PCC MEMBERS A small immateri81 portion of the expertses ￿ld to the Thicumbent nw have reL*d to his services as thairman of the PCC. No expenses ￿re paHI to any other PCC m•mber, wr￿n$ dosety eonn8et¢d to r8laied parties. FIXED ASSETS The PCC has no assets as dthed in the Acc￿n11n9 Pdiws ats)ve (1) DEBTORS Lth￿StrICted Fund Reslricaed FuThJ TOTAL TOTAL 2020 Cmher Debtors 246.48 In addition there is outstanthing Tax re¢0￿ra￿. relat￿ to Ihe period January to CEcember 2021, will be recovered durirrfJ 2022. The estimalgd amount is £9.039.41. and will ba aeeounted for in 2022 aeeounts. This indudes tedaim for tax on small th)nat￿s. whbch will pro¥Nle ￿ eslimated £1.546.31 of irMme. Accruals for utility and othtrr ￿$ts 1.￿7.05 748.61 2.555.&5 1.664.46 GENERAL NOTES 8.1 Net movwn•nl of gener41 in Ihe >parwas un￿trIcted Restricted loryan fvnd) Tcrtal £13,812.14 £11,365.45 £25,177.59 8.2 B*l*n¢tts brought forward indude hisloiical le9￿1￿ as foll¢)vts.' General Account." legacies from 2009 gacy in 2012 legacy in 2013 leg3ciè5 In 2019 Restoration A￿￿￿t.. in 2011 legacy in 2021 £18.000.Q) £5,000. £500. £1,500.LJ) t116,326.33 £500.03 8.3 Ass*3ned Fees. A sum of £2,546.￿ (£3,432.CKJ in 2tr201 has been paid lo the t*rKes¢, t¢tng th¢ Stslutory F88$ tharged for the servKes of to officiatè at weddings. funerals and the like. 8.4 Purtha5e of rfem5 for sak leg. Cards, tea to•Kls. pens elc} are written off in thè y•ar of payment. 8.5 Value of 1￿M81 StC￿ is less than £5￿.￿. sIL￿k 15 not cortrolled or accounted for. Notes to the Accounts 2021 9. Chartty Donations - 2021 The fo11th￿"n9 donalions wefe made to Chanty". ToT￿s Church Sponsornd Acti¥ill•s 251.(X• TOTNL oo) T31.fXI 1.f*1. R•stiicled Donation5 at Fun•rnls 9.6. T*• NHS Tn*t¢Wty*w 197.05 TOTfv o.(0 197.C6 197.C6 13Th81 41 9)241 It81.e2 ## **Independent examiner’s report to the members/trustees of St Mary Magdalene Church, Yarm, PCC.** I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2021, which are set out on pages 1 and 2. ## **Respective responsibilities of the Trustees and the Independent Examiner** The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility - Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act; - Follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and - State whether particular matters have come to my attention. ## **Basis of Independent Examiner’s Statement** 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 the management committee concerning any such matters. 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 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 s.130 of the 2011 Act; or - to prepare accounts which accord with these accounting records 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. Mr Philip Atkinson 30 Nursery Gardens, Yarm March 2022