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2020-12-31-accounts

Church Street Bramcote Nottingham NG9 3HD (0115) 943 0137 office@bramcoteparishchurch.com www.bramcoteparishchurch.com

Annual Report and Accounts 2020

Preface

The past year was certainly a very difficult and challenging time for everyone; with many Weddings and Baptisms, together with a myriad of regular Church and social events, either being postponed or else cancelled entirely. Despite this, so many people have faced up to the challenges and ensured a strong Christian presence in Bramcote, through on-line services and Bible reflections, weekly newsletters and, when permitted, Services of Reflection or Holy Communion in church on a weekly, albeit severely reduced, basis.

As I write this preface, we are still severely restricted in terms of what we can do and offer to the local community which we seek to serve as the Church in Bramcote. Despite this, we have conscientiously sought to share the good news of the Christian faith in both word and deed by maintaining myriad opportunities for practical and social support, together with prayer and worship.

Once again, I am extremely grateful to all those who have played an important role in maintaining and developing the life of the Church throughout this difficult period: whether through the provision of regular information and communications to the parish, providing alternative pastoral and practical care to those in need, cleaning, maintaining and opening our properties for both private prayer and limited public worship on a Sunday morning, and by just being there as the spiritual heart of the community. Particular thanks must go to the Clergy and Reader team for providing thought provoking and sustaining daily on-line reflections and weekly services of reflection, and by offering many other forms of practical and pastoral support. Also to all those who have sought to maintain our work with children, young people and their families through the highly imaginative use of social media and parish-wide activities. Also to the various Church Officers (Verger, Treasurers, and members of the PCC), and Churchwardens (both current and emeriti) for their tireless efforts and support. Despite the obvious pressures and increased workloads encountered, everyone has played a full and active part. They will clearly need to be allowed time to recharge their spiritual batteries in due course.

Whatever the future holds for us, and whatever the shape of the emergent ‘new-normality’, we must all maintain our vigilance in guarding against further outbreaks of pandemic viruses such as Covid-19, whilst at the same time continuing to provide for the effective mission and ministry of the Church within the parish and beyond. As the Covid-19 pandemic currently continues to afflict us all, by affecting our physical, mental and spiritual health, we must each continue to play our own part in supporting and caring for one another; whether through telephone, email, text, zoom and face-time, or other forms of social contact. In particular, we must pray without ceasing for one another - particularly those afflicted by the long-term effects of the Covid-19 virus; praying that they might be treated effectively, and that their friends and family may be supported and cared for.

As you read this report, may the Lord richly bless and preserve you unto everlasting life.

Revd Paul Reynolds (Vicar) March 2021

Table of Contents

Report version 1.02

Previous versions of this report should not be taken to represent the published Annual Report and Accounts of Saint Michael’s Parish Church, Bramcote.

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Parish Staff Team

Revd Paul Reynolds

Revd Tony Cardwell Revd David Edinborough Revd Canon Lillian Heptinstall Revd Michael Smith Revd Jonathan Smithurst

Appointment Pending

David Ducker Alison Reynolds Mike Ross Lalage Smithurst

Principal Church Officers

Stan Heptinstall Tom Clifford Cindy Jones Sarah Elbourne Alan Bateman Christine Langton Stan Heptinstall Ann Mellon Claire Morrell Claire Morrell Albemarle Communications Claire Morrell Jonathan Portwood

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Committee Chairpersons

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Revd Paul Reynolds

Revd Jonathan Smithurst Revd Paul Reynolds Stan Heptinstall

All information within believed to be correct as at April 5[th] , 2021.

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Statutory Information

Bramcote, Saint Michael and All Angels

Nottingham South Nottingham Southwell and Nottingham Saint Michael and All Angels Parish Church Church Street Bramcote NOTTINGHAM NG9 3HD

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Email: office@bramcoteparishchurch.com newsreel@bramcoteparishchurch.com

Please address all church correspondence to ‘The Church Office’ at the above address.

Parochial Church Council (PCC)

The PCC is a registered charity # 1130798.

Our Common Principles

Following a great deal of prayer and discussion by the Parochial Church Council (PCC), including three parish weekends at home, we have established the following five core principles upon which we seek to build a strong foundation for the future in obedience to the Great Commandment and Great Commission (Matthew 22:36-40; 28:18-20):

• Evangelistic Outreach By our sharing the love of Christ freely with all people.

Providing real help and support for people in their greatest areas of need.

Bankers

Barclays Bank

Helping every church member to develop and grow in the Christian faith.

Insurers

Ecclesiastical Insurance Group plc

Independent Examiner

TCP Chartered Accountants

Church Architect

Graham Renton MA (Hons) DipArch RIBA AABC MIDA

CCLI Licences

CCL - 2063 CLA - 824292 PRS - 824302 PPL - 1727666 SS - 1122498 VL - 824319 SL - 126689

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By the ongoing development of our buildings, that they might provide the greatest possible versatility of use, and be truly ‘Fit for Purpose’ well into the future.

Through concerted prayer, faithful obedience to reflecting the love of God for all people, and active proclamation of the gospel of good news and salvation, we seek to both know God and make Him known at every possible opportunity.

The Parochial Church Council (PCC)

Introduction

The Church Representation Rules (Rule 9 (1)(b)) requires

to be received by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM). The contents of the report may be subject to discussion.

Aims of the Organization

The PCC (Powers) Measure 1956 directs that the Parochial Church Council (PCC) of Saint Michael’s, Bramcote has the responsibility of co-operating with the Vicar, Revd Paul Reynolds, in promoting within the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church; pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. It also has maintenance responsibilities for all church buildings and grounds. Thus the prime purpose of the church is to maintain and develop the community of Christian believers and to use the strength of that community to promote the beliefs of and in Christ through outreach, care for those in need, and by contributing in practical and Christian ways to the whole of our local community.

Naturally, this will involve our engagement in such issues as Mission, Pastoral Care, Teaching, Nurture and Christian Stewardship - the giving of our time, talents and financial resources. All of this should be seen as part of our common Christian discipleship, and not just for those who are particularly keen, willing, and able.

In addition, our support of missionary activities (both at home and overseas) should form a clear and integral part of our communal life as the family of God in the ecclesiastical parish of Bramcote.

Membership

Members of the PCC are either ex-officio or elected by the APCM.

In accordance with the Church Representation Rules (Rules 10(1) and 54(1)) membership is open to all those who fulfil the following requirements: are (a) over 16, (b) on the electoral roll, (c) who consent to being appointed, (d) who have been confirmed, (e) who have received Communion at least three times in the previous year, and (f) are not otherwise legally prohibited � from serving.

During the past year, the following individuals have served, or been eligible to serve, as members of the PCC:

Revd Paul Reynolds Stan Heptinstall � Tom Clifford

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Cindy Jones � Deanery Synod Liz Cardwell Deanery Synod David Ducker Deanery Synod Jimmy Smith Deanery Synod

Alan Bateman � Christine Cleave Robert Cleave David Curnock Janet Ducker � Sarah Elbourne � David Jones � Christine Langton � Jonathan Portwood Kate Prayle Wendy Willan Alan Windsor

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Sarah Meredith Revd Lillian Heptinstall Revd Jonathan Smithurst Children and Youth Minister

David Curnock David Jones Martin Plackett Victor Smithson Wendy Willan

PCC Committees

Standing Committee

This is the only committee required by law. It has power to transact the business of the PCC between its meetings, subject to any directions given by the Council. It also serves to establish the agenda of the PCC.

During the past year, the following have served as members:

Revd Paul Reynolds Stan Heptinstall Tom Clifford

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Alan Bateman Christine Langton Cindy Jones

Mission Committee

Responsible for the mission of the Church within our own local community, together with the support of missions overseas and at home. During the past year, the following individual served as chair:

Revd Jonathan Smithurst

Ministry Committee

Responsible for the development of faith within its people and their pastoral care. During the past year, the following individual has served as chair:

Revd Paul Reynolds

Resources Committee

Responsible for resourcing the mission and ministry of the church through the regular maintenance and development of our premises, properties and equipment by means of an on-going programme of Christian Stewardship. During the past year, the following individual served as chair:

Stan Heptinstall

Review of the Year 2020

2020 turned out to be a most surreal and unprecedented year for the World, our Nation and our Churches. A dangerous and highly contagious pandemic swept into our society disrupting our way of life and all that we held dear.

At the start of the year St Michael’s was holding three services each Sunday, plus midweek and monthly Communion Services. The PCC met in January and March and began planning for further growth and development in all areas of church life. Committees met to consider the needs of church members and of our parish. Reaching wider, deeper and younger was always in the planning. At the end of March however, church life was brought to an abrupt halt as the national lock-down began. Along with shops, gyms, hotels, pubs, and cafes our churches were instructed to close. It was at this point that we came to realise that the building was not the church.

Church life continued in new and innovative ways. Prayer and care became paramount, and emphasis was placed on the needs of those who were elderly, housebound and living alone. Technology provided a way in which we could communicate, and very shortly an online service was held each Sunday. Meetings continued via zoom as did daily reflections, Bible study groups and prayer meetings. Virtual choir practices were held weekly. Although these initiatives were successful, it was recognised that many of our church family and parishioners were unable to access them. Where possible hard copies were delivered to homes. Groups were set up to ensure that all lonely and needy people were contacted regularly by phone, and people gave willingly of their time to buy and deliver shopping. A weekly newsletter was posted on the church website and hard copies were hand delivered.

The PCC did not meet during this time but the Standing Committee met with our Vicar to discuss problems, progress and financial matters. PCC meetings resumed via zoom in November, following the APCM which took place in October.

The Committees met via zoom and continued with their individual remits in spite of the many restrictions.

Mission ensured that Charitable Giving was not disrupted and they continued to support our Mission Partners in prayer and via the Internet. Food Bank was generously supported both in kind and financial giving. Paul gave permission for the Church Centre to be used as a processing centre for Teams4U shoe boxes of which 2137 from across Nottinghamshire were subsequently sent to Romania and Belarus.

The focus of the Ministry Committee was to encourage prayer and the fellowship we receive when we pray together. The monthly prayer meetings continued on Zoom from April onwards. A Prayer Diary was produced regularly and the annual Prayer Walk took place in May.

Celtic Prayer continued with group members praying in pairs on the phone. Church members and new disciples were nurtured by participating in the Alpha Course during the Summer and a Bible Course during the Autumn. These took place via zoom. Walking the Way of the Cross at Easter, and the Advent Prayer Labyrinth had been organised, but sadly due to the Covid-19 restrictions, could not take place.

The Resources Committee met bimonthly, via zoom after lockdown. They were able to complete many tasks during this period as the Church and Centre were not being used. The church heating system was replaced, including the installation of a new boiler. Some electrical, plumbing and painting work was carried out in the Church Centre. Maintenance work was undertaken on the fabric of the church. Drains and gutters were inspected and clearance will be completed in 2021. A major hole in the roof was repaired and necessary additional work was identified. A recommendation was put to the PCC that a major refurbishment of the roof should be considered. Committee members worked alongside Broxtowe Borough Council in maintaining and keeping safe the Church Grounds. During December four thousand coloured lights decorated the Yew tree at the front the Church, and a spot light lit the spire and west window. This initiative received some very positive feedback and it illustrated where the true meaning of Christmas lay.

The church opened for worship again in June. Every effort was made to ensure that it was Covid safe and yet still welcoming. A Service of The Word took place every Sunday until the lock-down restrictions began again in November. Fortunately, we were able to reopen in time for our Christmas Services but sadly locked down once more after this. The Christmas services were well attended, the highlight being our two Candlelit Carol Services. The Church has remained open each weekday for private prayer. The online service of Reflection has continued throughout 2020. Our vicar has been supported in these services by members of our retired clergy team. Together, they have also delivered the on-line daily reflections which have continued into 2021.

The work with children has also been delivered through the Internet. An on-line Sunday activity and regular Messy Church events have been delivered via zoom and these have kept the children in touch with the Church and each other.

It has been a very challenging time for our Church School. It has remained open throughout all periods of lock-down for key worker and vulnerable pupils. During June and July several classes were brought back. Staff were teaching face to face and producing daily on-line teaching. The end of term Leavers Service took place via zoom and pupils were presented with their book, a gift from the PCC. The PCC support the school financially and this year the donation will help to provide laptops to disadvantaged pupils. It was good that during the Autumn term schools reopened for all pupils.

Electoral Roll

The Electoral Roll currently stands as follows:

Number on Roll - 165 Resident - 112

Non-resident - 53

As the current Electoral Roll cannot presently be kept on display in church, details can be requested from the Electoral Roll Officer, Ann Mellon.

Ann Mellon Electoral Roll Officer April 2021

A great deal of organisation and preparation was required to ensure all Covid restrictions and safety measures were adhered to. The Headteacher welcomed the support she has received from the Foundation Governors. Although they have been unable to visit school, they have attended regular meetings, and the zoom assemblies. This has kept them in touch with both pupils and staff. We continue to assess the many risks associated with people and buildings, finance and the reputation of the church. A child protection policy is in place, which includes E-Safety. All members who work or associate with children and vulnerable adults have undergone Safeguarding training and hold a DBS certificate. The Resources Committee have carried out a risk assessment of the church and centre and a Risk Assessment and Safety Policy is in place.

Financial Review

The state of our finances continues to be a matter of grave concern for the PCC. Expenditure this year has been greatly reduced due to the lock-down restrictions. Income however has fallen, there have been far fewer services, resulting in a loss of weekly giving on the collection plates. No weddings and Baptisms have added to this. Sadly, we were unable to meet our share of Deanery Giving for Ministry by £19,000.

The designated and restricted funds are detailed in the annual accounts, and both the PCC and Standing committee review these on a regular basis, together with our general income and expenditure accounts. A detailed budget is produced annually, against which our monthly income and expenditure are reviewed. Our reserve policy is now in line with the Charities Act wherein the PCC agreed to holding the equivalent of three months running costs as a General Reserve.

Cindy Jones PCC Secretary December 2020

Mission Committee

Uplifting all of God’s creation and God’s people in constant prayer.

Due to the impact of Covid, it was not possible for the Mission Committee to meet in person beyond January 2020 and since then there have been no activities in which we would normally have been involved allowed to take place.

In February we submitted the 2019 Mission Charitable Giving table to the Standing Committee for approval of payment to the various charities/Mission Partners and, of course, we have continued throughout the year to support prayerfully the Mission Partners: the Paton family in the Far East, the Miles family in the Middle East and Azaria Spencer in Guatemala. Azaria was finally able to return to the UK in time for Christmas for her 6 month furlough and has enjoyed being with her family again after three years working with the Street Kids in Guatemala.

Foodbank requests have continued through the stalwart work of Cindy and David Jones keeping us updated with the most urgent needs and the trolley was left in the South Porch of the church for easy access. Most weeks it has been near to overflowing - so a HUGE thank you to all who have donated produce for the Bestwood and Bulwell Foodbank who themselves have managed to 'stay open' and support those in need.

With Paul's permission it was possible to use the Church Centre as Nottingham's Processing Warehouse for T4U Shoeboxes during November with just three teams of six people each day, socially distanced and Covid compliant. Deliveries of boxes ready for checking and sealing meant that an excellent total of 2137 shoeboxes from across Nottinghamshire were despatched to children in Romania and Belarus.

Despite the restrictions Covid has put upon us in 2020 the Lord has answered our prayers for health and safety and used us in the above few ways to serve others.

Membership

Wendy Willan (Chair) Richard Portwood (Secretary)

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Rev Tony Cardwell, David Jones, Kate Prayle, Louise Rudham

Wendy Willan Mission Committee Chair February 2021

Ministry Committee

The work of the Ministry Committee includes prayer and prayer ministry, nurture and pastoral care: we met three times during the year - once in person in January and twice on Zoom, in June and September.

Prayer

We encouraged prayer, and the fellowship we have when we pray together, by:

In January we planned the to be held on the two days before Advent, and for during Easter Week, but both of these were not possible because of the Covid-19 restrictions. But we were able to modify the prayer stations of the Advent Labyrinth so that they could be downloaded onto a smart-phone, and we encouraged people to walk the Prayer Labyrinth either in their own homes or at the Sundial Maze at Bramcote Hills Park – as well as our own church members we had 8 requests for the download from people in other churches!

Lillian Heptinstall has run Bible Studies which have been open to all on Thursday afternoons from May through to the present time, and the Clergy and Readers team have written a Reflection on a Bible passage for every weekday which are accessed through the church website.

Pastoral Care

Pastoral Care continues through the Home Groups, three of which have continued meeting during the lockdowns on Zoom, and in all sorts of other ways through the other church groups. Lillian Heptinstall has taken over responsibility for the Home Groups and we are very happy that Lillian has joined the Ministry Committee. In January we updated and the new edition was given out to everyone at church that month. has carried on throughout 2020 with support by phone when visiting wasn’t possible.

David Curnock Mission Committee Chair March 2020

Prayer Ministry, Wholeness and Healing

Prayer Ministry with our Prayer Ministry Team of twelve people continued as usual at the services in January, February and March until the services finished with the closure of the church. In January Michael Smith led the team in a very much appreciated Quiet Day at the Convent of the Holy Name in Derby. Since the pandemic we have been able to pray for each other in various ways depending on the restrictions – socially distanced at Coffee in the Park after the morning services at church when they have been happening, and on the different church WhatsApp groups, over the phone, and in various Zoom meetings.

Nurture

We nurtured our church members and new disciples (and ourselves!) by running the from June to August, followed by from September to November, all on Zoom of course. In fact Zoom makes it possible to welcome people who wouldn’t normally come to a traditional group meeting – amazing!

David Curnock (Chair) Penny Coe Karen Cole Lillian Heptinstall Anne Curnock David Ducker Janet Ducker Jimmy Smith Gill Wilmot

Membership

Revd Paul Reynolds Liz Cardwell Christine Cleave Sarah Elbourne David Hanford Revd Lillian Heptinstall Alison Reynolds Heide Stafford

Worship Committee

The work of the Worship Committee is chiefly concerned with reviewing and developing every area of our worship across the broad range of services currently on offer.

The committee works closely with the Clergy and LLM (Reader) team, choir, singers, musicians and drama teams, and those on the readers and intercessors rotas.

Other work of the committee involves investigating new hymns, songs and liturgies, and introducing alternative forms of worship, both for those currently within the church as well as those who are not yet members.

Revd Paul Reynolds Worship Committee Chair March 2021

Traidcraft

When the first Covid Lockdown started in March 2020, Christine Cleave began to offer a delivery service of basic foodstuffs and household items within the parish, hoping that it would be useful for those who were not able to get out to the shops. There was much demand for pasta, toilet rolls and hand sanitiser, due to shortages in the supermarkets. People also appreciated the excellent quality of Traidcraft products, the Fairtrade ethos and the opportunity to support artisans and farmers in developing countries. Regular emails and information in Stan Heptinstall’s weekly Parish Newsletter advised local friends about prices and availability of products. Christine’s delivery service continues into 2021, with many friends now placing regular orders.

In the run up to Christmas, we held two pioneering Taste the World Zoom events, when friends enjoyed presentations about the work of Traidcraft, sampled teas and treats and viewed gifts and fashion items. In the evening session we were joined by Matt Oliver (Sales Manager, Traidcraft plc) and Heather Thompson (Supporter Relations Manager, Traidcraft Exchange), who came to encourage us. 27 households were represented and the events generated £90 for Traidcraft Exchange, as well as orders for the Traidcraft stall worth an unprecedented £1,700 during November. The total income for the year was £4,319 and the surplus of income over spend, taking stock into account, was £476. This surplus has enabled St Michael’s to support the Regenerators’ Appeal for planting trees in Tanzania, to prevent erosion caused by climate change; we recently sent £250 to Traidcraft Exchange; which was UK-Aid matched, making it worth £500.

Buying Traidcraft goods is a positive contribution to combating climate change, compatible with the organisation’s core values; this sits well with the Green Audit at St Michael’s proposed for 2021.

Thanks to Alan Bateman for his support with the accounts and a very big thank you from Traidcraft to everyone at St Michael’s for your faithful support during this Lockdown year.

Christine Cleave Traidcraft Co-ordinator

Resources Committee

Resources Committee is a sub-committee of the Parochial Church Council at St Michael’s and deals with issues to do with the church buildings and other resources to enable everything that happens. The committee is composed of a subgroup of PCC members and co-opted members from the church family and thanks are due to all the members for their diligence and actions in helping keep things in order. Please find below a summary of the activities of the Committee during 2020.

Meeting Frequency

Meetings were held bimonthly during the year. The first two meetings were held face to face, but all other meetings were via a video link (Zoom) because of the pandemic and the restrictions that resulted from this.

Heating

The church heating system was replaced in 2019 and this included installation of a new boiler purchased with the help of a significant donation from a church member. Early in 2020 a fierce storm resulted in some water leaking into the boiler room and this matter was resolved by the contractor who had replaced the boiler. Also, during the year some further work was needed to make all the radiators in church work efficiently. The heating in the Church Centre seems to be ok at present although the church office is currently heated using a portable heater.

Lighting

Some of the lights in church had been replaced in 2018/19 and LED lighting had been installed in the main hall and the lounge area in the Church Centre. All this was paid for after an appeal for help to church members. On his own volition, a volunteer, Richard Thompson, repaired all the residual fluorescent lighting in the Centre for which we are very grateful. Into 2020 it was found that two of the LED panels in the main hall were not working, and very recently more lights in church have failed, and so more work is still needed. Also, it is now time to carry out some routine electrical safety checking.

General Maintenance

A coat of paint was applied to the external door to the kitchen in the Church Centre. There were problems with the drainage system below two of the sinks in the kitchen in the Centre, and a plumber was employed to resolve the issue. Later in the year the same plumber, Phil Stone, who is also a local resident, fixed a water leak in the clergy vestry free of charge. During the year the blinds and curtains in the Centre needed frequent attention. Also, the folding doors between the main hall and the lounge needed lubrication.

Buildings Internal Re-ordering

During much of 2020 the Church was either closed or used very differently to previously because of the pandemic. It became important to ensure that the church, when used, was appropriately ordered and arranged to allow for social distancing and to put procedures in place for frequent cleaning and sanitisation. For much of the year the Church Centre was not in general use, although specific permission was given to a charity to use it to fill shoe boxes for distribution to children overseas at Christmas.

Buildings External Repairs

The gutters above the Church Centre were cleared by a contractor late in 2019. Further clearance is scheduled for later in 2021. Other external drains and gutters were inspected in 2020 by another contractor in line with recommendations made in the Quinquennial Inspection in late 2019. The same contractor repaired a major hole in the roof in April 2020 caused by storm damage. At the same time a crack in the stonework was discovered that will require attention. Further repairs to the roof were made in December 2020, and the contractors suggested that the time had come to consider a major refurbishment of the roof. This recommendation is now being looked at by PCC. The difficulty will be in finding the finance to do the job.

Church Grounds

Stan Heptinstall (Chair) Ken Bird (Secretary) Alan Bateman Michael Bellamy Jonathan Portwood Daniel Stevenson Alan Windsor

The committee worked with Broxtowe Borough Council in identifying potentially dangerous structures in the churchyard, and all safety work deemed necessary was completed by 21 February 2020. Also, Broxtowe removed an oak tree from behind the church because it was in a dangerous condition. Following a major refurbishment and extension of the Garden of Remembrance in 2019, work is in process to remove unwanted growth in the hedge behind the Garden. In June, the church was re-opened for one service on a Sunday and for private prayer during the week, and a Working Party was put together to clean the car park prior to receiving visitors.

‘Curates’ House

There were various discussions on the condition of the ‘curates’ house and some work was scheduled to be performed on the outside of the house and in the garden. Discussions are in progress regarding further works to be performed at the end of the current tenancy.

Christmas Lights

Over Christmas 2020, Christmas lights were placed in the yew tree in front of church and a spotlight was put in place to light up the front of the church. This involved installing an external electricity supply. This initiative received very positive feedback from both church members and the general public.

The committee meetings are bimonthly and from April 2019 to February 2020 were held face to face. From April to August the meetings were held bimonthly via Zoom.

Stan Heptinstall Resources Committee Chair January 2021

Nottingham South Deanery Synod

This year we have said goodbye to Revd Jonathan Smithurst (Attenborough), Revd Claire Goode (Nottingham St Andrew’s) and Revd Dr Michele Hampson (Lenton). We have welcomed curates Revd Jo Lees-Robinson (Trinity Church), Revd Francis Finn (St. Nic’s) and Revd Grant Walton (St Mary’s in the Lace Market) to our Deanery. We were also pleased to congratulate Revd Hannah Hall and her husband Will on the birth of their daughter, Katelyn, in August.

The Deanery Leadership Team has continued to meet during the year to plan Synod and to discuss ways to support parishes in the Deanery. Revd Tom Gillum from St Mary’s in the Lace Market has also joined the Team.

Due to the unprecedented circumstances of 2020, we only held one Deanery Synod. We met together at St Barnabas, Lenton Abbey on 12[th] February to thank those who had served over the past three years and to reflect on all God had done in and around our Deanery. In particular people shared about City Prayer, Trinity Church, the Beeston Workplace Chaplaincy, Nottingham Citizens and we were challenged to become involved with the Green Festival in the autumn.

The Deanery has again paid a large percentage of its giving for ministry allocation (89.2% in 2020, compared to 96.9% in 2019). Every parish is to be thanked for their faithfulness in paying for the ministry received in this deanery, particularly in these difficult times.

We are looking forward to 2021 and hope to have the opportunity to meet again in person.

Kirsty Cowley Deanery Administrator

“My friends, we want you to know that the churches in Macedonia have shown others how kind God is. Although they were going through hard times and were very poor, they were glad to give generously. They gave as much as they could afford and even more, simply because they wanted to. They even asked and begged us to let them have the joy of giving their money for God's people. And they did more than we had hoped. They gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us, just as God wanted them to do.”

2 Corinthians 8:1-5 (NIV)

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Copies of the full audited accounts are available upon request.

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Financial Report for the Year Ending December 31[st] , 2020

This report should be read in conjunction with the full set of Financial Statements that are displayed in the following pages.

Compared to the year before, our income overall (including our designated and restricted funds) has reduced by a quarter. And therefore our spending has decreased by a similar amount. What this meant in real life is that there was no Berega Dinner for the hospital and church in Tanzania, no Christmas Fayre, few group meetings in the Church Centre including tuition on IT devices when it was wanted all the more, few church services but none over Easter, no choir and no singing.

But what did happen was Vicar Paul obtained a streaming licence, enabling us to have virtual Sunday services. David Hanford our organist arranged for pre-recording of Carols by Candlelight with the full choir. Actual services also took place with safety precautions. Our Traidcraft organiser Christine Cleave was energetic in drumming up trade such that we had one of the best years yet. We have just about managed to pay all the everyday bills to maintain our presence.

We had hoped to have improved our record of paying Giving for Ministry to the Diocese. Instead, we only managed to pay 72% of our allocation. This is becoming an ongoing issue for us.

A simplified summary of our general funds (i.e. excluding specially designated and restricted funds which appear in the full set of accounts in the following pages) for 2020 is as follows:

Church Running Costs
Giving for Ministry
Sub-total
10% Mission Transfer
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
Regular Giving and Collections
Income Tax Reclaimed
Deficit Fund transfer
Other Income
TOTAL INCOME		 2020
46,000
45,000
91,000
10,000
101,000
79,000
17,000
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5,000
101,000		 2019
55,000
52,000
107,000
11,000
118,000
86,000
20,000
(1,000)
13,000
118,000		 INC/(DEC)
(9,000)
(7,000)
(16,000)
(1,000)
(17,000)
(7,000)
(3,000)
1,000
(8,000)
(17,000)

We are indebted to Ken Bird for his continued role as Planned Giving Officer, who is able to make Gift Aid claims to HMRC on our behalf by maintaining databases of donations and organising regular and occasional giving through envelopes. And we are also grateful to the counting team, who weekly keep records of the collections at services and who deposit funds at our bank. This year has seen Victor Smithson and John Hart in particular taking the lead in this responsibility and ensuring this task is done safely.

Alan Bateman Christine Langton Church Treasurer Church Accountant.. April 2021

p￿bI￿ Church COU￿11 olst MIGhaei•MI Aryel•, Brgm¢ St4tem•Tht of FiMncl•l pth1t￿l Fwthe •ndlw 31 DeEembw2020 Ivnwslrictedl Unr•stiicted DesigDaltd R•5trithd Endmxwt Ro¥alu&tion Funds Funds Funds F￿d$ TOTAL FUN 2019 INCOMINO RESOURCES V￿Untary Income Actwtses for pnwthng fund6 In¢omefrom inv851m8nts lal 97,253 10.438 107,691 645 219 15.937 ta6.B53 5.716 352 20.89D 2(cl 21d) 103 10.rr22 4.586 1.329 TOTAL INCOMING AESOVRCES 124 163 611 RESOUACES EXPENPE cost otgvterating Vlluntary In(￿ Giants ChuiGh 8divrtie5 247 17.878 144.939 10,D42 10,287 4C 10,442 110,284 92.993 TofAL RESOURCES EXPENDED $93 ie3 NET INCOMING I IOUYGOINGI RESOURCES 9,497 110,2041 4,417 3,7 647 TR4NSFER BEIWEEN FUNDS 19.4971 3,411 NET MOVEMENTS IN FUN08 7.828 547 FUND BPLANCES BRQUGHf FORWARO Ar 1 JANVARY 2020 234.132 19,817 2,038 70.0 325.785 315.238 FUND BALANCES CARRIED FORIIARD AT31 DECEMBER2020 9,10 230.014 27.445 ?.OV2 70,1 .551 315.785 R￿￿tition IVnreal￿￿? 15,￿) 15,000 10,CIJO TOTAL FUNDS BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD AT 31 DECEMBER2020 27.445 344 $51 325 7 Thenote5 on ￿985 3to 8 knn part ofthe5e aC￿L￿ts

Parochlal Church Couhcll dst m￿•*1 & All I￿16, Bramcot• Balane• Shwol at 310ocember2020 2ff20 2019 INVESTMENT ASSETS In¥estm8nt pyoparty 275,WO 260.0 CURRENT ASSETS Traldcr8ft8to¢k 1,104 5.320 19,113 ShorttÈm deposi 74.583 59,832 Ca8h at bank and kn hand 2.914 2.732 83,921 82.359 UA8ILmES Credttor8- 8mounts fallng due one year 14.370 NET CURRENT ASSETS 69,551 65,785 NET ASSETS 344.551 FUNDS 9,10 230.014 234,132 RestrGtsd 9,10 27,445 19.617 Endowmert 9,10 2.092 2,036 259,551 255.785 Revaluaoon r88e 85,txJo 70,0fr) 325 765 Jproved by IhÈ Parothal Ctrwrth cow￿1 on.......... .. arkl tt8 behaifby.. Chaffmon... IR0v pa￿ ReyTr)hl81 Tr8a8ur6r... ...... IAJ8n Battrmanl Tha notes on pages 3to 8 pgrt oflhese acco￿￿. ReW8r8d Charty No. 1130798 P?ge 2

P•rochWI Cb¥r¢h councll of St Mldia•l & AU Ang•l. BrAwAK•t• Note6 to th? FlnanBl•l Statemert F¢V th• ymp ndln9 31 D￿emb•r 2020 1 ACCOUP4TING poL￿lEs TF• PCC M o borthgntitywbn th8 FRS102. Th trAve ￿F4r¢d in 8Kcord•n¢ with th• FInar0￿ R•porbry St•rthrd •pFI￿Able in UK•nd Repub￿¢ of Ire&nd In oct￿ 2019. thw Fin￿r￿1 stsrthrd apk4bxblo it) UK and of Ir6&nd (FRS102}. ts Ch¥ibBk AGt %11 4nd in Ihe Church nting govwriw the In¢j￿idu￿ qcc¢unts ￿ Pec. F￿d¥ In thè t¢mN of th• Irugt b4LWt. and Ib) or wants rocoi¥sd for a sp•c&l cknjéct or Invit￿ by IhB PCC a swific c1￿. Th& fvrKts may ?￿Y ￿ axpwthl ￿ Ihg cl)j8rt for wh￿￿ vmre gwgn. Any bglqnco remgiiyTrJ U￿penI at th otyj of y•Ar must forward ag a that fund. Th• PCC TKJt usually itN8st 0￿ch hJThY. Unr•stvlctl furwJB ore whKh con be Lmod PCC ryolrAry PUFPDB•B. P￿nned gMfvJ, CO￿tionS. don•ton6. gfAnt8 and bank mtsre5t ar• rerngni60d reco￿￿. Tox ar• rwnK•d Ih• Resources Expended dK¢o54n for pkkl. Any parlh har• ts￿￿￿ at 31 D•c6mbar * W fc< th• Chw¢h •)a Lntr•. The ¥t 46 RirffDrd ￿￿1 a8 an kn)v8StrYfft to oertrait rertl iwnè to fuTrJ tho ch4(&￿). Fat)￿Y Yuth Ministsr. r( w walued at rrArkot vahje of £275.CW {3)19.. t2￿.0￿1. It Origi￿lY cost £57.CO). F¢lhxMng tho IntrodkKtion of FRS102 the inve•trort property is rwTraed in the firAnck?I State1Th￿ts at wArkot vaknè ag ¢Jormined èy the PCC. Other fl￿r•s, Atungs and ofllce wuSpmont fixtvrgs. offi( fumitJr• (xy #t1￿ •xp)dttur ￿ InoJrrnd. Skxrt. t￿n is c•h hld on d￿F￿taith•r ￿ the CBF Chuxh of E￿￿nd Fund or Atth& trreMm£12,1341£12.Z37 ￿1￿191 PavJB 3

Parochlal ¢IMw¢h clx4nG￿ 018t Mkhad a AM Ar41￿#. Brm#ots. Notes to th• Flnanclal StAt•m•nts 1rMthiu￿> For th• y•ar 31 D•cembor 2020 2 INCOMING RESOURCES (Unrestr￿) TOTAL FiJNDS FL47 Fund FuThJ8 Z)19 2(81 Vdurrtary Inc¢me gNhg.' Grft Aid 80,701 21,8¥ 17,278 10.$)4 18.958 10.504 1.702 Other gmng 4.274 G￿ts 81D 19,241 2.W1 8erega Dinn Bataar Church Hal tk)Mt¥J 2.175 cl Incthw frcffi inw6trwt IntereBt 103 172 47 47 219 I Church athibe Trsi(kruft 4.3t3 4,313 1.¥21 152 kstsu Cat0￿n9 1.151 3.015 1.151 3.015 M￿Y Chur 31 Sfver Surfers 1,074 1,074 3.178 TOTAL INCOMING RE8OUReÉ8 1012S 1￿611 PWS

ParoEhlol Clwrch c￿J￿￿11 rfst Mha•l $ AiiJw•. BrIn￿0t•. For th•)wr •ndkny J1 D•¢•ml¥w 202D 3 RE80VRCES ￿PeN￿Ets {UnmtrthS) TOTAL FUNDS FLw8 3J19 3(wl ol v¢lunwry irix 247 247 b) Gvwts C￿rch Chweh Paviutl Ad Stt Bibb 3,813 2,110 2.110 140 140 140 I￿> TEAR Fw P&K￿￿8 1.163 1.163 1.1ts) 1.163 4.518 51. kotall 1.047 8.714 9.737 3,￿ ￿.?28 316 418 1.7 1.278 714 Church rrn1nt0￿n 1.178 316 1.759 3.8n 15.37$ 719 114 Fund ￿&￿n9 Catthing Mwy C￿r¢￿ 313 2,125 1.37T 3.737 21.919 1.951 1,gn 3,737 21.919 1,&51 1,787 73 21.25ts 2.271 Edurabon 702 YOTAL RE80URCES EXPENDEO P4y6 21

Parochlal Church Counc51 of St MICha￿ & All Bramcots. Not•¥ to the Flnanclal Stat￿Trts I¢¢x)Ilnu•dl Fx th• y•ar 31 D•Hrnty•r 2020 4 STAFF NUMBERS AND RELATED PARTY TRAN8AcmoN8 During the yw the PCC p1 6 emk4tsyees I2Q19.'61, th• orgwknL kitchen cts(￿1￿￿r. parKh admin￿trefr￿. a Children and Fgmily Lrfa Minlslw. STAFF C08TS 2019 25.981 37,145 910 TOTAL The PCC pays at Jeast Liwng F¢x￿￿ton ww•. ThB Wcrkpkna Perbsion implern￿￿ on 1•t JLty 2016 and th• PCC ¢h(JBe Ihe Govemrnent 8chBm& NEST 88 ts provider. No poyrnents were pakd to any msmbor of the PCC or per￿ connxted to them or roLba p4rbos, except th•t • member of th¢ PCC ty9c￿rne ernFloy•J & 8 vwger 1￿M 1st Janu•ry 2019. L8 not a party to dkcugdty)$ ￿ relovant ornph)y•o mtterB, rtVr o hi? faI￿r wh) was akn a PCC mernb￿. Tho lrtsurance rb￿ Incl￿1¥& Church Council and Tru8tse O EXTERNAL EXAMINER'8 FEE The fee agresd by ￿tsMal examlner for tho Inde￿¢J￿ Examlnafjon ol the 3)>) account8 18 £1.20) 13J19..£1,2721. In¢kxli VAT gnd hao bÈn •¢eNed in those S￿¢>￿n￿. Th16 Included Rn ￿lmIn￿￿ ofthe Charity AcwJnt8 6 INVE8TMENT8 ne&ls tr• ￿ #iattyd in the Ojccounts at mark•t wluty. The yop6rty vduatyono been d6tsm)Ir￿d by the PCC bAJ upon the valLMkn dglmllar In tho ￿me k￿lty. 2019 Valuaticn As at 1 JaiuAry 2020 15,L 10,Lto 7 DE8TOR8 X119 4,716 5.7T8 12.e84 • UAeiLmES: AMOUNT8 FALUNG OUE VIIYHIN ONE YEAR 14.370 18.574 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND Genernl Dxiynd Funds Funds Fund8 Funds Fund• 14.370 230.D14 27.445 273.¥21 Cutrgnt (14,3YOI (14.370) 315014 P4•7 22

Parochial Church Councll ol St Mlchael & ￿1 Angds. Bramcots. Nots¥ to th• Flnancbal 8tatefnents IconUnu•dl For th• y•ar endlng 31 Deoernber 2020 10 BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD D•svJrntsd Funds at 1101t20 Infx)m& Tax Expendod Trgn•f•rs st 311121x1 G•nsral Maintenwrf Miwon Giwng X119 Giwng 3Y20 Ruffcd Avgnuo 10 11,220 (10,0421 11.1701 4,153 (1.759) 13.7411 4.1e6 1￿.c 2.814 rrafvacraft marg￿ Edinbur￿1 LegsKy Parish Shar• Deficit SMAAA Youth VV¢xk Soft FumishirvJE 2.138 4,313 13.8431 4.528 4.Y2 14.5161 1.148 61 12.rJ7 61 12.134 1140) 103 230014 •11101120 Tax 474 529 8.018 1.811 LegACy. H¢2tne Wck (Yithl C￿r & Organ Wirdess HeAd&￿AlAUd￿v￿UaI Hymn Book Musk Fund Centra Liohting Upgr•J HeAting System Youth BÈr8gB Projact Grarrt- Comrnunity Sifvor Surfgr¥ 105 1,498 1531 2.3tS 11,1781 (3,87 {4CK)I ($4) 11.787) 1731 1.143 4,742 1.028 447 752 2,104 1.074 t 1101120 IrKorne Ttyx Expond•d Trgn8fqrg at 31112r20 47 47 P&J• 9 23

Paro¢hlal Churoh Coun¢ll ot st Mlchael & All Angd•. Bfamcot•. Not•$ to tl)• FbnnGlal Statements (120n￿nued) Fx th• y•ar •ndlnH 31 D•#•mbvr 2020 11 REVALUATION RESERVE 2019 Bn( brth￿t ft>Thvard 70.(Xf) 15.LKX) 10.COJ 12 FUND DETAILS The andthment furMI ￿ tho onty ￿ernent of the Bramcots ChAr￿1 Fund. ThrJ i? a perrnanent endowrnant whh rtyuires InCw￿ to be spent on thè knrKS anEI ￿￿ather yoof. The capital el•m•nt of represented by 82.50 shary in tr• c?ntr￿ 8oHrd of Finonce Investment Fund at an Origin&l rost of £613 and ￿ r￿ Ghown in Ih#Aè fin8￿la1 stat•ments. of caFxtsI * 31 Derpbgr ￿XI was £1.686.85 N? £20.4467 pw ¥hwg 12019." £1.57r.w) ￿ £19.1Th) pw sh8rg1. Both tho irKaJrne caprtal Of1￿ fund Is by D￿X￿ of S￿rthw￿l ￿1th th• Incon￿ In¥oStwJ Central 8¢ard of FInAr￿ (Y•FKJryit FWKI. Page 10 24

Ind¢p•nd•nt Examlnerf$ Report To The PCC of St. Ml¢ha•ls & All Angèls Church. Brnm¢ot• I r¢port to the charity trusle&s on my examination of the ac£ounls of the Church for the ￿ar ended 31 December 2020 whith ar¢ $el out on p8ges 1 to 7 R•sponslbllltl•s and ba81$ of report As the charivs trusleos wju are règpon8ible for tho preparation of the acuunls in a￿Ordance wrfh rewirgments of the Charitios Acl 2011 llhe Acri I report in respect ol rny examln8tion of the chantys a¢￿Unts Carrigd ¢wl und8r secli)n 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I havg followed all the appli¢able Diw¢bons givén by the Charity Commission urbder section 14515}Ibl of the kl. Ind•p•nd•nt Examlnerfs Statement I havg ¢ompleled my examination. l Can confirn that no material matters have come ¢0 my attention in connection the examination giving me txuse to beI￿ve that in any material r8spoct'. ' tho accounting records wero not kgpt in respect of thè charity as requlr8d by sedon 130 of the Act I have no concems and have come 8cross othw matters in cOnr￿tIon vrith the examlnation lo vthich attgnlion ghould bg drawn in Ihis report in Order lo enable a proper undarstsnding of the accounts to be reachgd Icp chartered accountsnts 10 the trianglg ng2 business park Noth'ngham ng2 loe 25