St Clement's Church, Urmston
Annual Report of the Parochial Church Council for the Year Ended
31 December 2020
Administrativo Infomiation
St Clement's Church is situated at the corner of Slrettord Road and Manor Avenue Urmston. The Benefice of
Christ Church. Davyhulme and St Clement's. Umiston was formed in 2014. It Is part of the Deanery of
Stretford and the Diocese of Manchester within the Church of England.
The correspondence address is The Treasurer. 18 WThndemiere Rd. Umislon. Manchester. M41 9HW
Websile'_ www.stclementsonline.co.uk
The Parochial Church Council IPCCI 1$ a registered charty. The ehaity number is 1131185.
PCC membershrustees who have swved from 1 January 2020 until the d*e this report was approved are".
Ex•officio Members of the PCC
Cle
Vicar Vacancy from 28th November 2019
Assistant Priest Rev'd Christine Bailey
Churchwardens
Mrs Lynn Smitl)
Mr Derek Prince (Vice Chairl
Re
resentatives on the Dean
Mrs Jennrfer Groves
Elected P.C.C. Members
Mrs Norrna Mellor
Mr Daniel Mellor
Mr Christopher Jones
Mrs Beryl Prince
Mr Paul Wilson
Mr Ronald Griffiths
Mrs Barbara English
Mrs Janice Jones
Ms Clare Collinge
Ms Diane Green
Mrs Pauline Keogh
Mrs Madeline Cadman
Mrs Janice Jones
P.C.C .Minutes Secretary
Elected 15th Marth 2020
Authorised La
Ministers
Mr Christopher Jones
Mr Daniel Mellor
Ms Clare Collinge
Objectives and Activities
St Clement's PCC has the responsibilty of co-operating. during the interregnum, with the Archdeacon and
other clergy in the parish In promoting in the ecclesiastical p8nsh the whole missK)n of the Church, pastoral,
evangelistic, social, ecumenical and the Diwesan mission action plan. It also has maintenance
responsibilitEs for the Parisb Church. Branch Church. Pari$h Hall and the Curacy house.
Achievements and Perf0m￿nCe
Review of the Year
St C￿ment'S P.C.C. met 3 limes with an average attendanee of 830A . Meetings were suspended when the
first covid lockdown began and We￿ not able lo take pkce again during the year. Concerns were raised about
some maintenance Issues in the parish church, notably the poor cOndit￿n of the rose window. the uneven floor
in the north aisle and the poor quality of the lighljng throughout the church. Much tsme was spent by a sub-

committee in producing the parish Profi￿ to be sent to candidates expressing an interest in the vacant post of
incumbent. The church's finances were In good shape at the beginning of the year but the reduction in
income caused by the pandemic. particulady not being able to hire out the parish hall, had a delrimenlal effect
and we had to draw on some of the legacy funds which had been earmarked for major repairs.
Much of the community outreach at St Clemenys was put on hold in 2020. The tsvo large events which
normally happen every week- the Trafford Walking for Health Group and the Wednesday Welcome Mornings
could not lake place due lo coronavirus restnctions Coffee mrnings and other events were cancelled. The
¢hureh was closed completely over Easter las were all churches) and at Christmas singing was not allowed so
we did not host any of the usual school and scout carol services.
The benefice, which serves 3 churches St Clement's churches and Christ Church has remained in
interregnum throughout 2020. In March Archdeacon Karen Lund informed us of a proposal to appoint an
interim minister to the benefice until the proposed new deanery arrangements are in place but this plan was
later dropped.
St Clement's has complied wrth the duty under section 5 of the safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure
2016 to adopt"A Safe Church Policy and "A Vulnerable child and Adult Policy these will be re-affirmed at the
A.G.M. 2021. We also need to be aware of how quickly the media is changing people's perception of our
resF)onsibilrties and we need to be extremely carefvjl what is pul on social media in the church's name.
The Branch Church usually provides us wlh a regular income from groups hiring the premises bul this ¢eased
from March 2020. A few church services were held there during the rest of the year when restrictions allowed.
The loss of Income from both the Branch Church and the Parish Hall was a blow lo our finance5, as well as a
blow to the community groups whose activrties were curtailed. Fortunately the curacy house was let
throughout the year and was a regular Sour￿ of income for us.
Financial Rgvigw
Total receipts for 2020 were £46. 696.and payments were £75,081, as shown on the financial statements. We
managed lo pay over 85,/0 of our parish share bul this was by drawing on reserves and is not sustainable into
2021 until regular receipts recover their previous levels
The Year Ahead
Whilst we are still in the midst of a pandemic 2021 remains an uncertain year for everyone. We are still in an
interregnum, but we are maintaining the church's services. churchmanship and events as far as possible in
line with govemment and Church of England regulations.
Still on the agenda are the major renovations to the final east roof and the repairs needed lo the rose window,
the north aisle floor and the interior lighty"ng. Fundraising events are drfficult at this lime but the work will be
carried out when possible
The church will remain on the 'at risk. register until the afore mentione(I work is completed.
Structure. Governance and Management
The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representslion Rules 2020. All Church
attendees are encouraged lo register on the Electoral Roll and stand for elecbon lo the PCC. From lime to
time members of the PCC attend training evenls relevant to their duties organised by the Diocese of
Manchester and other bodies.
Deelaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees. report at¥)ve.
S￿ned on behalf of the charty's trustees
Date: February 2020
Signature
Chrisline Ann Bailey
DEREK PRINCE
Full Name
Position
Assistsni Priest
PCC WardeTVTreasurer

sr CLEMENTS CHUACH BANK ACCOUNT YEAR END 31.12.2020
RECEIPTS
PAYMEWS
Opening Balance
3.675.67
Photocopier
645.60
CCL4 Bank Transfers
29,(￿.00
Sh*tyes Printing
256.68
Net Home Estale Agents
8,65920
TMBC Waste Removal
1,023.01
Easy Fundraising
129.75
Ecclesiastes Insurance
6,268.67
Traff(Yd MBC Refund
1,129.32
RSCM
107.00
HMRC Tax Refund
2.965.64
Cleaning
5.565.85
United UtiIFties
20.36
D Prince Stationery etc
2.111.73
Hall Hire
3.620.50
Untted Utiif(ies
1.284.97
Monthly S/0 Payments
8.013.00
C Bailey Expenses
52.00
Weddings, Funerals etc
2.040.00
Boiler & Radiator
2.925_00
Sunday Envelopes
9.872.05
Gas Certtficat&s & Boiler Repai
516.00
Donations
1.965.96
PAT Testing and Lights
1.203.19
CTUX, Sunday Plate.
Coffees. etc
4.564.90
Parish Share
33,575.00
Legacy
500.00
Personal Hygiene
624.00
Winter Wamier
1.061.02
Clock Seryice
315.60
Coff* Moming
103.40
Examinat￿ JTH
300.00
Branch Church
1,165.66
Christian
295.66
Refvnd
200.00
CCLI Licence
284.90
Sundries
hkning Conductor
222.00
Ga￿en Care
3,312.00
Gutters Cleaned
200.00
Organist Fee
250.00
Envelopes
101.94
Sundries
646.47
Total Gas & Po
12.993.46
Closing Balance
4,291.34
TOTAL
£79,372.07
TOTAL
£79.372.07

INDEPEN
I'T EXAIIINER'S REPORTTO THE
OFST. CLE￿IE￿T's URM5TO
I rew)rt on ihe financial staiements of the PCC for the )ear ended 31 ￿ December 2020, w.hich
are set out on pages
to
RESPECTJVE RESPOWSIBILITIES OFTHE PCC AIND THE EXAMINER
As members of the PCC you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements:
'ou consider that an audit is not required for this ycar under the Reoulaiion and under
S¢Clion 144{2) of tlie Charities ACE 2011 (the ?01 l Act) and thal an independent examinatloli IS
needed. It Is MN. resp)nsibility' to issue this report on.
thos¢ financial staEeTnents under seciion 145 ofihe 2011 Act.
folloi%' Ihe pnxedures laid doivij in the generdl directions giwen by the Charits. Cominission
under section 145(5Xb) of the 201 l Act.. and
state wheth¢r parti¢ular matters have come io mv, anthtion.
This repx)r¢ including m). siaiemenL has been prepared for and onl}. for Ihe charity, s trustee
a5 a bodi.. ￿'or￿ has been undertaken so thai I stale to the charit>'s InJst¢¢ those
matters l atn required to state to them in an independent exaTnin¢r's report alld for no other
puq)ose. To ihe fullesi extent ￿rMitted bi laii, I do not accept or assume responsibilit), to
an)'one other than the charity. and the charity. s trusree as a body formv examination work. for
this reporQ or for the statements I hai'e made.
BASIS OF THIS REPORT
M), exatniiiation il'as carried out in accordance with the General Direciions given b), the
Charity Commission. An cxaminaiion includes a rei'ieii of the accouniing records kept bv
the PCC and a COTnparison of the fEnancial s(aiemenis presented i￿1th those records. It also
include8 considering any unusual items or disclosures in ihe financial siaiem¢nts and seeking
explanations from vou as trusiees concernin(p an). such matt¢rs. The procedure5 undertaken do
not proi'ide all the ¢&'idence that iiould be required in an audiL and consequentl), no opinion
is %i%'en as to %vhether the financial ￿aleme[tL$ present a "true and fair view, and the report is
limited to Ihose matters sei out in ihe 5tatemeni belo￿.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S5TATEME]%T
In connection with my examination. no maner has come to my attention:
which gives me reasonable cause to t￿lIe￿e that in ani, material respect the requirements..
to keep accouniine records in ac¢ordance ii.ith section l )0 of the 201 I Aci: and
In prepare tinancial sttt¢menis iihich accord ￿1th The accounTing records and ¢omply
wÈih the ac£ounting requirements of the ?01 l and h•w"e not been meL or
to which. in m). opinion. atteniTOll should be drdw'n in order to enable a proper
understsnding of the fiiian¢ial staiements io be r¢ached.
SIGNED
John Thomas Holdsworth BA. C. Ed.
15 Lvnmouih Avenue, Flixton. M41 L fr/