## THE DEANERY CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, BOCKING **Parish Office:** St Mary’s Church Office, Church Street, Bocking, Braintree CM7 5JY **Priest in Charge:** The Very Reverend Rod Reid, The Deanery, Bocking, Braintree, Essex CM7 5SR **Bank:** Barclays Bank PLC, Bank Street, Braintree, Essex. **Independent Examiner** : Jan Stobart The Parochial Church Council (P.C.C.) of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Bocking is registered with the Charity Commission. Registered No. 1131205 ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL For the year ending 31[st] December 2022 ## **THE DEANERY CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, BOCKING** ## **THE ANNUAL VESTRY AND ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETINGS May 21[st] 2023 11:15am** ## _**AGENDA**_ ## **ANNUAL VESTRY MEETING** **1. Minutes of the Annual Vestry Meeting 2022** **2. Election of Churchwardens (2) for one year** ## **ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING** **1. Minutes of the Annual Parochial Church Meeting 2022** **2. Matters arising** **3. Elections: a) Deanery Synod representatives (3)** - **b) Parochial Church Council members (3)** - **c) Sides people d) Appointment of Independent Examiner e) Appointment of Responsible Officer – Safeguarding** **4. Reports: a) Electoral Roll Officer’s report b) Churchwardens’ Fabric report c) Church organisations’ reports d) The Dean’s Parish Report** - **e) Annual Accounts for year ending 31[st] December 2022** 2 ## **The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bocking Minutes of the Annual Vestry meeting – May 22[nd] 2022** |**Item**|**Notes**| |---|---| |Welcome|Fr. Rod opened the meeting at 11.30 am and welcomed everyone
Present: 34 Apologies: 7| |1.Minutes
23.05.2021|The proposal to accept the minutes was made by Alysson Nolan and seconded
by Angela Comfort.
There were no abstentions or votes against.**All in favour.**| |2.Appointment of
Churchwardens|The appointment of Churchwardens for 2022-23 (until the next APCM):
Gill Hunt, proposed by Graham Shaw and seconded by Mark Osmond;
Graham Shaw, proposed by Joanna Mallows and seconded by Sheila Johnson.
There were 0 abstentions, 0 votes against.**All in favour.**
The Visitation Service for swearing in of wardens in the Deanery will be at All Saints, Rayne on
in the evening of June 9th 2022.
Fr. Rod thanked both wardens for their work this year as well as their friendship and support
to himself. He was lookingforward to continuingto work with them.| **Minutes of the Annual Parochial Church Council meeting – May 22[nd] 2022** |**Item**|**Notes**| |---|---| |Welcome|Fr. Rod(RR)opened the meetingat 11.35 am. Present: 34 Apologies: 7| |1.Minutes
23.05.2021|The proposal to accept the minutes was made by Julie Wilkinson and seconded by Isabel
Adcock. There were no abstentions or votes against.**All in favour.**| |2.Matters arising|**Eco Church**– as this had been due to be led by Rev Catherine, it was asked what would now be
happening with this project. RR advised that Jacqui Hogger and Steve Johnson will be involved
with taking this forward. The electric heating has been completed and other areas have been
identified to take forward and we will work towards the Bronze / Silver Award.| |3. Elections|a) The election of 3 members to sit on the Deanery Synod for the term 2020-2023 stand
until next year.
b) The election of 2 members to sit on the**PCC for the term 2022-2025**
**Nominee** **Proposed by Seconded by**
Monica Cook N. Watkinson Chris Weston
Ann Shaw Graham Shaw Joanna Mallows
Chris Weston and Angela Adams are both reluctantly stepping down from their PCC roles.
Fr. Rod thanked them for their commitment of work to the life of the church and the PCC.
Fr. Rod explained that we had 2 vacancies on the PCC which could be filled throughout the
year. Should anyone be interested in the role to speak to him.
It was raised that by holding PCC meetings in the church office, it is not accessible for disabled
people and were there any plans in place to overcome this. Fr. Rod advised there was nothing
in place currently, but this does need to be kept in mind. It was noted that for the last 2 years
due to Covid the PCC has met in the church, PCC to discuss if it would be of benefit to
continue with this or possibly to look at using the church hall depending on lettings.
There were no abstentions or votes against.**All in favour.**
c) The election of**Sidespersons**: RR thanked all the volunteers for this vital role of welcoming
and guiding worshippers. All who have agreed to remain on or volunteered to join the rota,
were nominated by RR and seconded by Janice Warren.
There were no abstentions or votes against.**All in favour.**
d) The appointment of**Independent Examiner**: The appointment of Jan Stobart was
nominated by Sheila Johnson and seconded by Paul Nolan.
There were no abstentions or votes against.**All in favour.**| 3 |**Item**|**Notes**| |---|---| ||e) The election of the**Safeguarding**– Responsible Officer: Nicola Jaynes nominated by
Fr. Rod and seconded by Steve Johnson. The PCC is very grateful to her for ensuring we are up
to date in fulfilling our legal responsibilities as legislations changes over time. Nicola also
oversees all**GDPR**requirements.
There were no abstentions or votes against.**All in favour**| |4.Reports|a) **Electoral Roll**: As reported on p6 of the Annual Report by Monica Cook, Electoral Roll
Officer. On the Electoral Roll there are currently 137, 47% of whom are resident in the
Parish. Whilst some have come off the list this year we have several new people, including
wedding couples, who have now become regular worshippers.
b) Churchwardens’**Fabric Report**: this report can be found on p.5/6 of the Annual Report
document. The wardens were thanked for the work they had done to maintain the fabric
of the church. The matter of poor heating in the bell ringing chamber was raised and
Graham Shaw explained that the heaters had been changed, to more adequate units to
ensure adequate heating for the bell ringers. It was confirmed that the electricity supply
to the church has been upgraded to 3 phase. As we have no gas in the church now, the
boiler room is not used and will allow for potential other use in the future.
c) **Newala Link**: Chris Weston’s report can be found on p.6 of the Annual Report. We are
grateful to Chris for his work. Chris feels that now is the time for him to step back from
this role. At this moment we are having to look at our link with St Mary’s in Newala, as the
Dr. Lawi Issa who has been our main link has stepped aside from his role due to ill health
and we no longer have a consistent, confident link with them. Whilst we would love to
continue with our Newala links, the time may have come that we can no longer do this. It
was suggested that we might speak with other parishes that have had links with Newala
to see if they still have communication.
**Reports from Church organisations**: as Covid restrictions have continued to impact on so
much of 2021 it was decided not to include any reports as very little has been has actually
happened.
**The Braintree Deanery**: Fr. Rod’s report on the Deanery Synod and its purpose in providing
the communication link between congregations, the Diocese of Chelmsford and the Church of
England nationally can be found on p6/7 of the Report.| ||d) **Dean’s Report & Review**of 2021 can be found on page 9 of the Annual Report. He
expressed his sincere thanks to the PCC and everyone for their work this year. Whilst it
had been another very difficult year but was thankful that at least the church had been
able to be open. I recall how it used to feel strange, arriving on a Sunday morning to open
the church and leave the newsletters on the table but then having to walk away. Despite
the challenges there had been some very positive events and it had been wonderful to be
able to have a Carol Service. I am hopeful looking forward we will have an even better
year this year, already receiving great support with our Gift Day and The Flower Festival. It
was with sadness that we had lost our curate during the last year.
Average attendance by members at the five**meetings of the PCC**held in 2021 was 14.
He drew attention to St. Mary’s response to the Diocese of Chelmsford’s strategic priorities
outlined in the document ‘Transforming Presence’. The section on**‘Serving with**
**Accountability’**on p8 describes everything that has been accomplished within the priority
area of ‘Spirituality and Nurture’ even in times of restrictions.
The Dean concluded by thanking the congregation for all they had done and their support in
the year. Julie Wilkinson thanked Fr. Rod on behalf to the congregationand Angela Comfort
added that the success of the Gift Day was a tremendous personal tribute of respect and
appreciation to Fr. Rod’s leadership.| 4 |**Item**|**Notes**| |---|---| |6)|e)**Annual Accounts for the year ending Dec 31st 2021**
Fr. Rod expressed his thanks to Sheila Johnson for all her work in the role of treasurer.
He went on to present the accounts put together by Sheila Johnson.
There had been no surprises with the accounts. In line with the current financial climate our
investments were down, and we had needed to draw down £10,000 to meet our financial
commitments. The parish share was paid in full. This year has started more positively with our
income up and a return to full lettings of the church hall as well as the Gift Day and May Day
incomes.
| |A.O.B.|a) Agnes McCallin asked if we could have new hymn books as the current ones are looking in
very poor condition and some are falling apart. Fr. Rod agreed the poor condition of the
existing hymn books is not representative of our church and that we are looking to replace
them as soon as possible. As this will be quite a costly project we need to get the choice of
books right and Fr. Rod feel the new revised version of the English Hymnal would be best for
St Mary’s. There is currently a publishing delay with this due to Covid. Julie Wilkinson
requested that we purchase some large print copies. Gareth Bennett advised that currently
whilst the congregation books will be available shortly, there is still an issue over copyright
with music books.
b) Monica Cook asked when we can start taking collection during the service like we used to.
Fr. Rod said this is something that will be discussed at PCC as we need to get the balance
right.
c) Julie Wilkinson asked if it was possible for a candle donation box at both candle stations.
d) Tony Everard raised that there had been a safeguarding issue on a Friday evening with
regards to the letting to the Scouts and the need for the choir to sometimes access the church
hall. Fr. Rod expressed he could understand the difficulties for both sides and he was going to
be havinga conversation to find a wayforward with the matter.| |Closure of the
meeting|Fr. Rod thanked everyone for attending and closed the meeting at 12.24pm.| ## _**CHURCHWARDENS’ FABRIC REPORT 2022**_ The main fabric of the Church continues to be in a satisfactory condition as remarked upon by the Architect during the quinquennial inspection under the Inspection of Churches Measure 1955. The report contains recommendations for works to be carried out in order of priority. The remaining repairs required under the quinquennial inspection were put on hold during 2019 as expenditure was directed to replacing stolen lead from the roof the Church Hall. Securing the availability of our appointed Stonemason has been frustrating, but we hope to complete these works in 2023, before the next QI. The most significant alteration to the church in the last year has been the addition of under pew heaters which have significantly improved heating and allowed us to come off gas entirely. Routine checks and maintenance have continued as usual. Annual services were carried The Churchwardens on behalf of St. Mary’s PCC ## _**ST MARY’S FELLOWSHIP GROUP 2022**_ The Fellowship group has had another wonderful year welcoming church members, friends and many from the village to our monthly meetings. We had 10 meetings with a wide range of talks. In September we had a wonderful coach trip to the Suffolk coast, everyone had a fantastic time. Our sessions are open to everyone and we would love to see you, every third Thursday in the month, meeting at the Church Hall and this year’s outing taking place in September. Ann Lanham 5 ## _**ST MARY’S BELL RINGERS 2022**_ St Mary’s Guild is part of the Northern District, one of five districts of The Essex Association of Church Bell-ringers which in turn is part of the Central Council of Church Bell-ringers. We are fortunate enough to have a ring of 10 bells (the majority of village churches has 8, 6 or fewer), the heaviest of which is 18 cwt. or 914kg. They were augmented from 8 in 1973 after many years of fund-raising by the then band of ringers. Sadly, now we rarely ring the 10, usually managing 8 ringers for Sunday service and frequently insufficient attendees for our Thursday practice night. However, we gather bands for weddings and other special occasions but sometimes have to rely on help from other local towers. While our Steeple-keeper and other ringers undertake ongoing maintenance of our bells regularly we have discovered that work by skilled bell hangers needs to be done to prevent damage, repair existing damage and to improve the “bell-handling” to help make them easier to ring. Some of the urgent work has already been done and some is planned but if we are to contract experts then the costs are prohibitive and we would need to do some serious fund-raising and may need your help. If you would like further information or want to “have-a –go” please contact our Ringing Master, Alan May, on 01376 345290, or 07935344038, or just come up and see us in the ringing room when you next hear the bells ringing. We would love to see you soon. This last year we rang at several weddings, had welcomed visiting bands and also rang following the death of HM The Queen. Ringing practise has now become once a month on a Thursday but this has helped increase numbers, and we plan to Ring for the King, later in the year. ## _**FRIENDS OF ST MARY’S AND CHURCH HALL REPORT 2022**_ It’s been another quieter year for the Friends of St Mary’s, though we continue our efforts to develop the fellowship and friendship within our community and raise funds to support the fabric of St Mary’s Church. Unfortunately we’ve not been as busy as we would like due to the continued influence of the Covid Pandemic through the early part of the year. As I said we’ve not been able to be as active as we would have wished but did manage to run our quiz night which, with the help of Andy and Adam Galley, as usual proved very popular. We also organised our Harvest Supper, attended by many - most of whom told us how much they had enjoyed the evening either despite of or because of the Bingo. The evening was catered by our committee well led by Gill with contributions from a number of committee and Congregation members. We’ve just about managed to spend some money this past year. You’ll have noticed the nicely cleaned and re-finished floor paid for by the Friends. As usual we have another great year of entertainment planned with a quiz, the harvest supper and other fantastic social events for your entertainment. I’m not sure how many people are aware that the management of the Church Hall fabric now sits with Friends committee as the Church Hall committee disbanded. You will no doubt be aware of the refurbishments that have taken place over the last few years, funded largely by donations from benefactors but project managed by the Friends, including the most recent improvements to the Disabled WC. Moving forward, as most of you will be aware I’ve been Chair of the Friends for ten years and am starting to think it may be time for me to step down and allow somebody else the privilege of leading what is a great team of volunteers. Whilst I am happy to continue in the interim I think we need to look to the future. My vision would be for more outreach into our local community for support and involvement in our planning and activities and I believe we need to clarify the position of the Friends. That is to say we are tasked with raising funds to support the fabric of St Mary’s Church and Hall buildings; it is not our function to support the cost of Ministry or pay the Parish Share. It’s about maintaining the magnificent buildings that sit at the centre of our community alongside developing community friendship and fellowship. I thank you for your continued support, without which all our efforts would be wasted. Graham Shaw for the Executive Committee Friends of St Mary’s 6 ## _**WARM SPACE – FRIENDLY FRIDAY CAFE**_ In November 2022 Fr Rod wanted to start a Warm Space for the Community due to the impact of the rising costs in fuel and food that was affecting day to day living. It was decided to run from December until the end of March 2023 as this was a Government and local Council incentive, this was later extended till 7th April which was Good Friday. On Friday 2nd December the first Warm Space ran from 11:30 am until 14:00. Endless tea, coffee and biscuits were available and from 12:30 hot soup and fresh baked rolls were offered. In the following weeks, a selection of cakes were added, and proved very popular. Fr Rod applied for a grant from Essex County Council to support these sessions and was successful in being awarded the grant. After a slow start, attendance soon increased ending with a core attendance of 20 plus people. After a short break and a change of name to The Friendly Friday Cafe the regular Fridays started once more on Friday 12th May with the timings changed to 12noon until 3pm. These sessions continue to be free of charge but due to the generosity of those attending the Warm Space/Friendly Friday Cafe with donations it has been possible for these sessions to continue, we are now offering a change of menu, starting off with beans /spaghetti on toast, sausage in a roll, toasted sandwiches as well as fresh fruit in addition to cakes. Tea and coffee will continue to be available throughout the session. These sessions will run every Friday until July 21st when again there will be a break for the summertime starting again at the beginning of October. Through word of mouth, it has been made known that these Fridays have been invaluable to those attending, not only providing a ‘warm space’ but friendship and companionship. A ‘safe place’ to share thoughts and worries. We thank everyone for their continued support. ## _**ST MARY’S CHURCH ELECTORAL ROLL OFFICER REPORT 2022/23**_ The Electoral Roll has been renewed in accordance with the Church Representation Rules. The Roll at April 2023 consists of a total of 130 persons. 48% (63) of these are resident in the Parish 52% (67) are non-resident Monica Cook on behalf of St Mary’s P.C.C. ## _**BRAINTREE DEANERY**_ Braintree Deanery Synod is a council of church members drawn mainly from the clergy and congregations in each of the Deanery’s parishes. It provides the communication link between congregations, the Diocese of Chelmsford and the Church of England nationally. During 2022, St Mary’s was represented in the House of Clergy by The Dean and in the House of Laity by Dr Celia Coulson, Isabel Adcock and until Summer 2022, Mrs Angela Comfort. The Synod met three times, chaired jointly by the Area Dean, Rev’d Rod Reid, and the Joint Lay Chair, Canon John Turton. Regarding membership, proposals for a pastoral reorganisation between Deaneries lead the Synod to welcome new lay members from the parishes of Great and Little Bardfield. On a sad note, the Synod was very sorry to learn of the death of Mrs Angela Comfort, a loyal and committed member for many years. ## **Issues considered in 2022:** In October, the Synod was delighted to welcome Bishop Guli, who gave an inspirational talk on her background in Iran, her positive outlook for the future of the Church of England and her thoughts on being prepared for and willing to accept change. She then responded to questions. The Synod greatly appreciated Bishop Guli taking the time to attend and meet members in person. 7 Development of the Mission and Ministry Partnership (MMP) has continued and efforts are ongoing to recruit a Strategic Coordinator to oversee and encourage further progress. Advantage has been taken of opportunities for joint working, including joint treasurers’ meetings and an online Living in Love and Faith course for all MMP churches who wished to participate. The Motion adopted by the Synod in 2020, calling for a review of arrangements for managing issues around the conduct of lay officers, was considered by the Diocesan Synod in June and carried by a large majority. It now stands referred to the General Synod, with discussions taking place to determine future progress. ## **Other issues considered by the Synod included:** A presentation on Ministerial wellbeing. Updates to each meeting on environmental matters, with many Deanery Churches either working towards an Eco Church award or having already obtained one. Regular reports of proceedings at Diocesan Synod and General Synod, and updates on news and events from parishes across the Deanery. As we approach the triennial election of lay representatives in 2023, the Synod expresses thanks to all who have served as members during the past three years. The Very Revd Rod Reid, May 2023 ## **Membership of the Parochial Church Council** Members of the PCC are either _ex officio_ , are elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (ACPM) in accordance with the Church Representation Rules or co-opted for a set term. ## _Ex Officio Members_ Revd. Roderick Reid Dean of Bocking Revd. Dr. Ian Mitchell Associate Priest Mr. Graham Shaw Churchwarden from May 2022 Mrs. Gillian Hunt Churchwarden from May 2022 Mrs. Joanna Mallows PCC Secretary Mrs. Isabel Adcock General Synod & Deanery Synod Rep Mrs. Angela Comfort [RIP] Deanery Synod Reps Dr. Celia Coulson 2020-2023 Mrs. Sheila Johnson Treasurer Mrs. Nicola Jaynes Safeguarding Officer ## _Elected Members_ Mrs. Monica Cook until May 2025 Mrs. Ann Shaw Mrs. Irene Brewer Mrs. Joanna Mallows until May 2024 Mr. Stephen Johnson Mrs. Alysson Nolan Oct 2020 until 2023 Mr. Paul Nolan 8 The PCC operates through full meetings of all its members and through Standing Committee meeting occasionally between PCC meetings. This committee consists of The Dean, the Wardens, the Treasurer and PCC Secretary. It has power to transact business of the Council between meetings. The Church Council met 7 times, including one extra meeting in May, for business meetings during 2022, with an average of 10 of its membership in attendance. Diocesan pro forma were completed and recommendations carried out. ## _**The Church**_ We continue to be dedicated to using St Mary’s Church in the most creative ways we can to worship God and draw others to him through the ministries of stewardship, prayer, teaching and welcome, whilst continuing to develop our overseas link with the Parish of St Mary’s Newala and other aspects of the wider Church. ## _**General Finance**_ In the year 2022, we again met our obligations to the Diocese and parish in full and as usual, the Gift Aid Scheme has continued to benefit our work considerably. We are grateful to those who have completed a Gift Aid Declaration for their giving and to all who contribute regularly and generously through Standing Orders and Weekly Envelopes. If you are a Tax Payer we cannot afford for you not to be in the Gift Aid Scheme! ## _**Dean Rogers Million Penny Fund**_ St Mary’s Church continues to be grateful to the Dean Rogers Million Penny Fund for the payment of the Insurance Premium, details of which are included in the accounts. In what has been a very difficult year, not least financially, these funds were even more important. ## _**Grateful Thanks**_ The P.C.C. wishes to thank the many, too numerous to mention by name, whose hard work and dedication has meant another successful year for St Mary’s Church. We continue to thrive and flourish only because so much is done by so many people in a huge variety of ways and we truly value the contributions made by each and every one. Without so much being done to clean and decorate the Church, provide flowers, music, singing, bells, pastoral care, ministry to the sick and bereaved, take minutes, make coffee, soup and many other meals our parish and its fellowship would be the poorer. ## **The Dean’s Reflections** Actions speak louder than words. Not a bad motto to live your life by, I’m sure you would agree. It is also a great way to live out what it means to be a Christian, and to be part of a church community. For me, it is these same words that sum up so much of the last year here at St Mary’s. I couldn’t be prouder to be part of a church that builds up and supports one another, but also looks where necessary to take action, and offer that support in practical ways that go beyond and reach out to the wider community. We saw that most clearly at the beginning of 2022, when we all wondered how we could respond to the developing crisis in Ukraine. Millions of people fleeing to neighbouring countries as war claimed lives and led so many to leave everything behind. From here in Bocking, we felt helpless, but then when the opportunity arose to support UK-AID and their lorries of items going out to Moldova, so many people stepped up. From our small village, 8 car loads full of the aid items requested went off, it was an incredible response. Then later in the year, we launched our Warm Space that would run every week throughout the winter. We were awarded some grant funding to get us going, but again it was the kindness of individuals who made it a success, along with the evergrowing numbers in attendance. The space was absolutely about somewhere to be warm and to have some food, but above all that, it was somewhere to make friends, to be with others, stranger or not. I am excited that this initiative will continue through 2023 and beyond. 9 In these challenging times, fundraising has been even more vital than ever, especially in 2022. Our own church finances have become tighter than we would like, and it was this that led me to suggest a parish wide ‘Gift Day’. Rather nervously, 1500 letters went out across Bocking, and we waited to see the response. We were collectively overwhelmed at the generosity of both congregation and non-congregation members as we raised over £7000 with Gift Aid to be claimed in addition. Alongside the gifts, we had messages from people saying they were so pleased to be asked to contribute, and all those who came along on the actual Gift Day enjoyed a warm welcome. We were able to build on this later in the year too, when we took part in the Heritage Open Weekend with a special day of events including history talks, all of which were wonderfully received and something we will look to build on in the year to come. Our biggest fundraiser of the year is the Flower Festival and May Day which after a hiatus for Covid returned fully in 2022. It was a bumper year for attendance and in monies raised. A huge success all round, this alongside the Friends events meant we raised more money in 2022 than we have a for a long time which will stabilise our finances going forward. There is so much more to highlight, and I can’t cover it all here, but I am thrilled at the growing achievements of Eco Church giving us all plenty of food for thought. Whether it is in small ways like bug boxes, seed bombs and the like, or in larger ways like replacing our gas boiler with electric under-pew heaters, we continue to make great strides. It was also wonderful to see those leading Eco-Church link in with our growing Junior Church too, a really positive partnership and one that is inspiring young minds. We have continued to utilise social media and our website but a new initiative last year also saw the introduction of a Quarterly Newsletter that goes out across the village and is another really good way for us to let people know all of the things we are up to, and I am really pleased with the response to it. Alongside all of this we have had regular worship which has seen new people and families join us, bumper attendance at Christmas and Easter, as well as weddings, baptisms and funerals too. Of course, we have also had to adapt with some people moving away and more profoundly loved members of the congregation passing away. Their contribution to the life of this church over many years cannot be under-estimated and so we will long continue to give thanks for Jane Griffiths, Angela Comfort and Grace Cotton. As we look back, I do so with thanks and gratitude for each and every person who is part of the life of this church. The challenges will continue, but so will the opportunities to serve God, by serving and loving one another. I look forward to sharing in that with you and trust that our hopes and desires will continue to be lived out through our words, and especially our actions. The Very Revd Rod Reid, Dean of Bocking, May 2023 ## _**NOTES ON THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER FOR THE ACCOUNTS WHICH FOLLOW**_ _We are grateful to Jan Stobart who is our Independent Examiner._ 10 Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of The Deanery Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Bocking (Excepted Charity) I report to the trustees on my examination af the accounts ol The Deanery Church of St. Mary the Virgin. Bocking for the year ended 31st Decembei 2022. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Aot 201 ', 1.the Act,). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515)(b) of the Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe thal in any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 af the Act., or the accounts do nol accord with those records. I have no con￿r￿S and have come across no olher matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of Ihe accounts to be reached. J/L J Stobart FCCA 19 Westfield Drive, Coggeshall, Essex C06 1 PU 11 ih April 2023 The Doanery Church of St Mary Ihe Vlrgln Bocklng Fund movement summary Sel8ct8d period: 01 January 2022 to 31 Oec8mb8r 2022 Fund Fu￿1 Balancfj¥ t¢ought I0￿rI1 Intomln R•sourr*8 Tr*nal•r* G*ln#*nd Losses JOurr￿1 Errt￿& Furkl Cwrledfrywj R¢wurce$ Buildings- Buldings Caplal Ch(xr- Choir Fund Hall Church hall DeanRoger- Dea Rogers Mill￿n Pennies Fun Fabri¢- Fabrt Fu Fellowship- Fellowship Fun Flowers- Flower Fund Missi￿- Funds collected 1,600.24 1,600.24 240.00 112,304.551 121.454.05 240.00 110,258.301 112,268.55 21.613.25 105.67 19,842. 12.85 275.(KJ 19,278.321 276.078.33 131,321.851 244,756.48 155.00 1.540.00 1.110. 1275.th)1 707.65 253.53 1.341.74 1.270.48 819.71 253.$3 on behalf ol Other charilias Grams- Grams an Donations Retreats- Parish Retreats . Oubngs Geneial- General lurKI 25.000 00 2.007.31 15.000 (K)I 17,992.69 20,312.10 103,551.93 94,702.82 4,959.20 34,120.41 40&341.35 153,15259 110,94SA6 140,60ry17) 401,916J1 12 The Deanery Church of St Mary the Vlryln Bocklng Statement of Financial Activities- summary For the period from 01 January 2022 to 31 December 2022 Unr•strfctrd nds gn•ted Jnds End¢wrnrt funds TrAJl Prfryy•Jr low lur￿¥ lund8 Total Incom 103.551.93 21&13.25 27.987.41 153.152.59 115.021.65 Totsi eXpend￿jr¢ 94.702￿2 19.842.00 14ts).64 110.945A6 11&4r2.56 Gains IIDSS8S an1￿8$1M8￿ wets 19.278 321 140.600.17 41.747 35 Net In¢omeiitxwdliur*l resotsrc*s WtyetrBn$fÈr 1.049.11 IJ,55O.60) 11aL*.45 (6*3NI ¥296.44 Gro$stransfgrsbgfvIgpnfunds In G￿$strAnSferS be￿weeft lunds- 5.000 00 275.00 40.80 15,275.th)1 5.515.80 15215.80 .279 76 11.279.761 Net rno¥emwt In lunds ia.ew31 129.275.60} 9.074.25 (6M93NI 296.44 T0ts1 funds brOu#httor*ard 24.312.10 215,374.02 12X655.¥1 4(W.341.95 370.IJ44. Totsi fund9 ￿￿ed1¢￿In￿d 34.12th41 ¥J6.090.42 131,r&.4e 401.949.31 4￿341.35 Untgstrict8d General fund Dg9grqted Buildin0$ Cw ChJr¢h hall Fabnc Fwd 34,120.41 34,120.41 20,312.10 1,600.24 110,258.301 244,758.48 I,WO.24 I,WO.24 112.304.551 276,078.33 244,758.48 Choii Fur Dgan Roge￿ I￿1110￿ Fund Fdli)wship Fu Flrhvei FuThJ Futsdsi*1kn46d onbthaK0lotherchait￿s Grants ￿ Donatlws 240.fP) 1t1268. 155. 240.th) 112,268.55 240. 121,454 05 707.e 2$3.&3 253.S3 17.W.69 253.&3 17.W.69 13 Thg Dgongry Chur¢h ot St Mary tho Vlrgln Bo¢klng Statement of Assets and Liabilities (ty fund) As at: 31 December 2022 Previous balan¢e Balance Investments 6420= Do8n Rogers Mllllon P8nny- As Dean Rogers Million Re￿riC1ed Pennies Fund 112,172.BB 121.451.20 I12.172￿6 121A51.20 6450: CBIFS 11362.08 Unlls 6082640019. A9set Fabric Fund DesignalBd 234,756.48 266.078.33 234,756A6 266.078.33 Inv8Stments 346,929.36 387,529.53 Cash at bank and kn hand 6W1: Bank currenlaccLHJnt-Asset Designate Re￿￿¢1¢￿ Desionaled Re*ricied 1.600.24 240.CH) 110.258.301 .S7 1,600.24 240.00 Choir Fund Church hall Deam Rogers Milli Pennies Fund Fabri¢ Fund Fdlowsttip Fund Flowe< Fund Funds collethdon behalf ol other 2.85 Designated Reslricled Be￿￿¢18d Re￿n¢t￿j lO,￿0.c￿) 155.OD 10.000. 819.71 253.$3 707.65 253.53 Giants and Donation5 G&ner￿ tund Reslricled Unresbi¢t*d 17,992.69 34,120.41 20.312.10 55.018.95 20M11.82 CBsh at bank and in hBnd 51018.95 20.811.82 GraThJ Total 40t,948.31 4￿341.35 14 The Deanery Chureh ol St Mary the Vlrgln Bocklng Analysls ol Income and expendlture Selected perlod- 01 January 2022 to 31 December 2022 Tolal Unre8trktsd gng R•fjtrtcted EThJowThw Thknye•r L•aty Incom? and endowfflents Donallons 8ndlegacles 0101 Gift AJd- Bank 0110- Gift Aid- Env4op8s 0301 Loose FAate collecticns 0410- Giving Ihrouoh boxes 0501 ¢￿e-off Gill Aid g11ts 0550- D￿atiOnS appB¥5 elc OS01 - Tax re￿ver3￿£ on Grfl AKI 0701 Legac*5 08A1 - Non.[ecu￿lng On￿Off graTrtS 0901 - ￿h￿r tunds generaled 13.855.90 8.743.35 4,070.38 845.44 6Y. 14.50990 9.￿3 35 4.070.38 36.126.41 11.239.83 4.040.92 723.47 10.013.00 4.142.85 860. 9,318.74 22,883.52 4.000.00 13.365.73 22.883.52 25.rrfiD.00 2.675.00 2.125.00 25.000.00 675.00 585.00 2.ODO.DO 1.540. Donallons sndlegacles Tolals 60.977.33 6.654.00 27.446.99 9S.078.32 66.704.64 Income ffmm charAtable 8ctlvllles 1101 Fees lor wadi￿$ and luneral$ 1110- A¢iiwb¢S iogwtriate luna$ 1210- BoDkslall sales lo promo10 obje¢iive$ 1230- Church hall letrings- obiectries 18.11100 9.092 72 24.531.00 1.093 50 1130 8.5S2.30 YO.42 14,959.25 14.959.25 7.055.38 Income ffmm charltable 8ctlvltles Totals 26,669.80 14,9S9.25 0.42 42.169.47 32.891.18 OtIRerlr8dlng actlvltles 0910- General Fundraising 1220- Botyksiall s¥le$- fvnd iai$iny 1.736.22 7.10 1.736 22 2.162 32 2190 Olherlrading 8ctivities Totels 1,743.32 1.743.32 2.1￿.22 Invoslments 1001 DIvide￿S 1002- DRMPF Conthbinkin 10 Insurance Costs ,982.01 7,133.00 6,982.01 7,133.00 7.005.11 6.438.50 Inveslmenls To181s 13.441.61 Olherincomo 1201 Church Shop 46.47 46.47 Olherlncome Totels 46.47 46.47 Income and endowments Grand totals 103.551.93 21.613.25 27.987.41 t￿.15259 115.021.65 Expenditure 15 Total Unrnstrlctqd R•￿￿etsd ty•v Raising lunds 1730- Cos15 01 teies & otherevents 745.75 745.75 Rgi$ing lunds T￿91$ 745.75 745.75 Exp8nditure on ch8ri18bloacllvllt85 1801 Giving to miSSHJnary Societies 1830- Giving- ieliel and ￿￿10￿ni agenrAes 1850- Home tnission 1910- minis￿ parish share etc 2001 Assistart statf¢o$L8 2002- Playgroup leadercosts 2130- Parsonage hDuseexKEn$es 2301 - Chui¢h runnino- ￿$UrSn¢e 2310- Church o[fi￿- F￿One & Intemet 2311 - Chvich otfi¢e PhotOC¢Vi8r 2320- Oroan Ipiano fvnilg 2330- ch￿l¢h rnairfenance 2331 - Cleaning 234D- Upk8ep otseNi¢es 2341 Diie¢toi ol Musi¢ & oiganis18 2345- B￿lrI￿gerS 236D- AdTninistralion 2362- Fe8s paid lo Dio¢ 237D- Visiting speakers I lorum5 2401 Church wnning- electr 241D- Chutch running. gas 244D- Church wnning- healing and IOD.rrf) 2500 2500 50D.DO 47,959.5S 4000 0.00 3,130.16 3,630.IS 47.959.5S 52,145.78 18OOQ S40.(K) 90D.(K) 288.00 288.00 6.72686 6.728.88 1.142.01 4.467.88 408.00 618.40 6.394 43 1,015.89 3.145 83 269 00 7.281.77 795 60 2.071.68 S.210 00 4.46786 408 00 61840 68220 2.￿0.63 7.700 00 10000 1,270.48 7.7W.00 1W.00 l.D51.46 8.511 00 95.00 1.851.4B 42.83 19.420.24 13.46500 212.8D 2.802.32 13.465.00 212.80 2,802.32 2S01 Maga2ingexKtn$es 2521 Hall Running C18aning 2530- Hall runrmng electrtmy 2S40- Hall running- gas 256D- Hall runDing- rnaitrtenanr 2S80- Hall running wa18r 259D- Hall runThnp- heating ar¥J 38500 385. 1.918.68 1.723.00 5.875.71 2.138.75 12.527.451 I.S51.$4 1.918.68 1.723.00 5.875.71 2.138.75 12,527.451 1.351.54 1.438.38 1.1120Q 2.027 04 748.92 3.179 25 2830- Hall + Interior e￿er1￿¥ d8coiati 284D. tjhei PCC woperty utheBp 1,158.99 9,381.77 10,518.76 365.27 S65.27 Expendlture on charflable a¢tlvlYe$ Total$ 93.957.07 19.842.00 4,400.64 118.472.56 Expendlture Grand totals 94.702.82 19.842.00 4,400.64 118,945.46 118,472.5S 16