## **Rectors Report 2021 – 2022** 

## _**‘Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all the darkness’ Desmond Tutu**_ 

These words have never been truer in my lifetime. We are living through some extraordinary days and there is no shortage of darkness around. Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine has shocked us all and this, happening so soon after 2 years of a global pandemic, is leading many into fearful, anxious, and dark places.  As followers of Christ, we are called to be curators of hope who, as Desmond Tutu both described and embodied in his lifetime, can see that there is always light to be found. 

I hope that as you read these reports you will be encouraged by the light that shines out of every page. It is the light that shines from a community of people pulling in the same direction, building one another up and serving their community in acts of loving service. My heartfelt thanks go to every person who has contributed to our life together this year; you are curators of hope! 

I would like to especially thank the clergy team who have enabled us to enjoy a varied style of worship and preaching this year and are a huge personal support to me. I would also like to make special mention of our musicians, who under the Director of Music’s leadership, have consistently enriched our worship with their enormous talent and commitment. 

I want to pay tribute to Moyra and Sue, our fabulous Church Wardens and Sien Yin Cheng our outstanding Treasurer. Together they make serving as your Rector a joy. 

Finally, I would like to thank Barbara Booth who stepped in as our volunteer Parish Administrator for 10 months of this year while Eileen McLoughlin was on maternity leave. Barbara gave generously of her time and considerable talent, ensuring that Sunday by Sunday we had our worship and notices sheets. She has kindly agreed to continue with us our office volunteer about which we are all delighted! 

There is no need for me to add to what is written in these reports, but I would like to draw your attention to the **Appendix** at the back of the booklet. It contains a **Mission Action Plan update** , highlighting the progress we have made this year regarding our four main priorities: 

- **Worship.** 

- **Future Generations.** 

- **The Especially Vulnerable.** 

- **Care of Creation.** 

Once again, the progress has been remarkable and there is so much to give thanks to God for. 

There are two specific challenges facing us this coming year which I would like to draw your attention to. 

1. **Finance** – during 2021 our income from individual standing order donations has fallen considerably. Generous givers have sadly died, moved away, or experienced a change in circumstances and as a result have stopped (or reduced) their standing order to St Leonard’s. The combined total amounts to approximately 15K. This presents us with a huge challenge, especially as we set a budget for 2023. 

## **What can we do?** 



   - The good news is that we have increased in number and so I would ask our newcomers to consider setting up a monthly standing order to support the work of St Leonard’s. A regular monthly gift makes a huge difference, no matter how small, because it enables us to budget, and we receive your gift even if you haven’t been able to get to church! We can also claim gift aid on your donation if you are a UK taxpayer. 

   - We shall also be returning to taking up a cash collection at services. Covid19 restrictions meant we had to stop this, but we plan to restart it from Easter Sunday onwards. If you are unable to set up a standing order, please remember to being your cash donation to church and if you are a UK Tax payer please make use of the yellow envelopes available. 

   - If you are an existing giver, it would be wonderful if you would consider a small increase in your donation. 

**2. The Church Hall –** The Spires Charity currently occupy our Church Hall on Tooting Bec Gardens, but the lease runs out in September 2023. Although this is 18 months away, there is much to think about as we plan for the future use of the hall and not least the enormous amount of work that will be required to repair and refurbish it. Despite being a Charity supporting a most worthy cause, The Spires have sadly not fulfilled their maintenance had repair obligations and as a result we will need to invest heavily if we are to bring it up to a standard worthy of use. We believe we can achieve this through the likely sale of our property on Aldrington Road. The PCC and a small sub committee are exploring our options as I write, and despite the challenges we are hopeful that the Church Hall will become the most remarkable asset to us in the long term. 

Thank you for being a part of St Leonard’s, 

it continues to be a great privilege and joy to serve as your Rector. 

With love and prayers, 


_What we celebrate, O God, in the life of this church is yours, not ours. Yours its strength and hope, yours its faith and high endeavour. All is yours and you are all in all. Take the strength and weakness of this church, And let both speak of your glory. Take the hopes and the fears of this church, and let both bring its people nearer to you. Take the excitement and the routine of this church, And let both be means by which your work is done. Amen._ 



PARISH CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST LEONARD. STREATHAM
awrity Number. 1131422
Financlal Statements for the
Year ended 31 De¢ember 2021

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The Parothlal Church Councll of St Leonard. Streatham
statement of Financial Activitles
Forthe year ended 31 December 2021
INCOMING RESOURCE5
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151257
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57.482
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30,471
30,471
19.068
418
420
78
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TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
2WJ78 ￿￿59
3142JD
RESOURCES EXPENDED
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156,1
997
187.729
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3(bl
31tl
4dl
31el
lQ,458
IOA58
15.019
Co$t(rfga￿rxtirIIlUnds
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33&4
3J&4
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
4321
REALLCKATION OF FUNDS TO COVER SHORTFALL
-21.495
BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD AT I JANUARY 2021
164,8%
.986
12&Y
BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD AT 31 DECEMBER 2021
i￿396
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The Parothial (hunth Councli of St Leonard, Streatham
Balan￿ Sheet as at 31 December 2021
2020
CURRE1￿ A5SErs
14.993
%,212
6,21ri
Ca5hatknk
lJ9,647
UABILITIES: AMOU1￿ FALUNG DUE W￿H1￿ CY: YE
2,871
TradE tredkors
2.167
$54
9,695
13,439
CURREIU UABILITIES
CURRENT AS(E￿.
21A986
m￿AssE[s
PARISH FUNDS
175.296
29.769
The notes on pages 4 to 7 fonn part ofthese accounts.
The accounts were approved by the Par(thial Church Council and signed on its behalf by:"
Rector
Date
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12577
11577
94.926
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12L651
10,312
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270
270
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52
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878
878
567
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9.777
12.014
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5314
5.214
5.655
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2.511
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2021
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TOTAL
FUNDS
2021
L230
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1353
1853
4.577
248
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5.759
250
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327
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i63.￿2
16*012
4425
4.618
246
387
611
611
371
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678
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2392
TOTALRfSOLIACESEXTrENDED
354558
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2021
21
TOTAL
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33.751
210￿52
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-3,925
-4925
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-1167
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-57
-9.695
175396
769
2021
4092
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116
993
4253
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3.925
2.871
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2.167
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13.439
2021
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9213
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