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2020-12-31-accounts

ANNUAL MEETING Agenda Reports from Organisations

ST. PAUL. ROYTON SUNDAY 23[RD] MAY 2021

Opening Prayer

– AGENDA The Annual Meeting of Parishioners

  1. Apologies for Absence

  2. The Minutes of the meeting held on Sunday 11[th] October 2020

  3. Matters Arising from the Minutes of the above meeting

  4. Appointment of Church Wardens for the year 2021 to 2022

– Agenda The Annual Parochial Church Meeting

  1. Apologies for Absence

  2. The Minutes of the meeting held on Sunday 11[th] October 2020

  3. Matters Arising from the Minutes of the above meeting

  4. Electoral Roll Report

  5. Financial statement for the year ended 31[st] December 2020

  6. Report on the fabric, goods and ornaments of the Church

  7. Report on the proceedings of the Deanery Synod

  8. Election of Representatives of the Laity to the P.C.C. for 2021 to 2022

  9. Appointment of Honorary Senior Church Warden 2021 to 2022

  10. Appointment of Deputy Church Wardens 2021 to 2022

  11. Appointment of Independent Examiners for 2021 to 2022

  12. Reports

  13. 13 The Chairman’s Remarks

  14. 14 Any Other Business

  15. 15 Date and time of the newly elected P.C.C. – directly following the A.P.C.M.

  16. 16 Closing Prayer

ST. PAUL, ROYTON ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2020

Parish:
St. Paul, Royton
Deanery: Oldham West
Diocese
Manchester
The Parochial Church Council is a Registered Charitynumber		 Parish:
St. Paul, Royton
Deanery: Oldham West
Diocese
Manchester
The Parochial Church Council is a Registered Charitynumber
MINISTERS
Incumbent Revd. Graham Hollowood
Curate Revd. Nicholas Johnson
Reader BarryBarnes
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
Ex Officio Revd. Graham Hollowood
Revd. Nicholas Johnson
Church Wardens TonyHawkins
RoyTurner
DeputyChurch Wardens Chris Barnes
Joanne Berry
Les Fallows
Connie Heslop
DeanerySynod Members Adele Beresford-Grindrod
(until 2023) Rachel Helme
David Mullin
Treasurer Peter Schofield
Secretary Sandra Schofield
BarryBarnes
Treasurer R & D Kathleen Briggs
Maureen Dickens
Patricia Gulliver
Andrew Wood
Eileen Wood
Independent Financial
Examiner		 Jenny O’Callaghan
Bankers Barclays Bank PLC,Rochdale
Insurers Ecclesiastical
SafeguardingOfficer Paul Wright
Electoral Roll Officer Haydn Mason

4. ELECTORAL ROLL REPORT

An overall rise of 15 from the previous year to 117.

5. FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2020

General Fund Receipts and Payments Account

RECEIPTS

Direct Giving
Gift Aid
28,451.20
Non-Gift Aid
3,835.90
Cash collections
917.60
Tax Recovered
8,116.12
Other Voluntary Income
Candle Money
121.16
Christingle Fund Raising
357.00
Lenten Appeal
261.00
Donations
115.00
Fees
4,667.00
Easter Parish Supper
-
Other Income
Use of Photocopier
100.00
Coffee Bar
134.34
Magazine Account
-
Reserve Fund
520.00
R & D Church Heating
50.00
Refund F & M Supplies
-
Water Refund - St. Mark's
-
Grant from Diocese
-
Sale of Piano
100.00
Insurance Claim
554.00
Sundry
10.00
Total Receipts		 2020
2019

29,769.05

5,153.60

2,565.55

9,359.78
41,320.82
46,847.98

246.35

543.00

-

348.18

7,396.00

60.00
5,521.16
8,593.53

116.26

580.00

500.00

11,560.00

330.00

241.40

175.32

1,000.00

-

-

-
1,468.34
14,502.98
48,310.32
69,944.49

P.H. Schofield P.C.C. Treasurer

PAYMENTS

PAYMENTS
2020 2019
Grants
Charity Donations 447.00 543.00
Relating to the work of the church
Diocesan Quota 25,616.12 42,000.00
Clergy Expenses 3,903.18 3,745.67
Heat, Light & Water 5,098.07 4,672.32
Insurance 3,998.74 3,855.17
Telephone 612.24 466.08
Upkeep of Services 637.88 2,136.93
Organist Wages 2,650.00 3,925.00
42,516.23 60,801.17
Administration
Printing & Stationery 521.58 1,258.95
Fees paid to Diocese 3,052.00 3,546.00
Verger Fees 170.00 385.00
Organist Fees - 575.00
Wardle Band 100.00 400.00
Music Licence 140.00 136.00
Donated Fee to R & D - 73.18
Sundry 20.51 216.10
R & D re Insurance 554.00 -
Web Site Renewal 129.42 -
4,687.51 6,590.23
Total Payments 47,650.74 67,934.40
Transfer to Reserve A/c 520.00 1,560.00
Total Expenditure 48,170.74 69,494.40
Total Receipts B/F 48,310.32 69,944.49
Net Surplus for the Year 139.58 450.09
Bank Current A/c 1.1.20 2,456.35 2,006.26
Bank Current A/c 31.12.20 2,595.93 2,456.35
Increase in Cash Funds 139.58 450.09

P.H. Schofield P.C.C. Treasurer

ST PAUL'S CHURCH, ROYTON RESERVE FUND ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020 RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT

2020 2019
RECEIPTS
CBF Account Interest 64.21 233.00
Transfer from Church Expenses 520.00 1,560.00
Deficit for year - 10,204.24
584.21 1,997.24
PAYMENTS
Payment to Quota - 1,560.00
Transfer to Exp. Account 520.00 10,000.00
Church Notice Board - 211.80
Playmats for Creche - 95.70
Bible Storybooks for School - 129.74
Surplus for Year 64.21 -
584.21 11,997.24
BALANCE SHEET
Current Assets:
Current Account 1.1.20 2,159.66
CBF Account 1.1.20 16,274.96
18,434.62
Surplus for year 64.21
18,498.83
Financed by:
Current Account 31.12.20 2,159.66
CBF Account 31.12.20 16,339.17
18,498.83

P.H. Schofield

P.C.C. Treasurer

ST. PAUL’S CHURCH, ROYTON PARISH CENTRE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.2020

INCOME
2020
Rent
History Society
27.00
Uniform Organisations
264.00
Ladies Society
32.00
Weightwatchers
837.00
Slimming World
2,958.50
Luncheon Club
577.50
Art Workshop
297.00
Keep Fit Club
210.00
Yoga Club
1,283.00
Thursday Art Class
176.00
Wednesday Art Class
419.00
Wine Society
97.50
Polling Station
250.00
Springboard
504.00
Henshaws
374.00
Kids Club
-
Elwoods
1,478.00
Tots Play
1,909.00
Equally Minded
-
1st Floor Tenant
8,000.00
Sundry
200.00
19,893.50
Other Income
Interest
60.31
Ground Rent
12.00
Tenant's Gas & Electric
562.14
Donations
-
Gas Refund
199.06
20,727.01
Surplus for the year
Deficit for the year
4,255.36
24,982.37
Credit Balances 1.1.20
Curr A/c 31.12.2020
C.B.F. A/c 31.12.2020
Decrease in Credit Balances		 2019
243.00
1,496.00
192.00
2,754.00
1,630.00
2,625.00
1,353.00
1,008.00
2,352.00
1,034.00
1,161.00
390.00
300.00
2,184.00
1,122.00
50.00
2,178.00
1,960.00
165.00
8,000.00
605.00
32,802.00
142.69
12.00
951.69
30.00
-
33,938.38
33,938.38
6,681.81
16,451.19		 EXPENDITURE
Post & Stationery
Cleaning Materials
Concept Hygiene
Trade Waste Disposal
Cleaner
Telephone
Electric
Gas
Water
Insurance
Repairs & Maintenance
Alcohol Licence
Copier Lease
Garden Maintenance
Environmental contract
LED Lighting
New Blinds
New Kitchen Water Boiler
New Radiator
Sundry		 2020
372.51
156.96
1,665.00
911.85
2,705.86
738.39
2,411.44
4,321.25
647.43
1,987.34
4,761.14
-
1,303.20
1,695.00
255.00
-
-
-
1,020.00
30.00
24,982.37
24,982.37		 2019
147.16
589.84
2,220.00
884.82
2,631.88
308.97
3,138.02
5,306.20
741.98
1,926.09
4,185.20
70.00
1,303.20
1,670.00
225.00
5,115.84
1,630.00
1,140.00
-
177.46
33,411.66
526.72
33,938.38
27,388.36
23,133.00
-4,255.36

P.H. Schofield P.C.C. Treasurer

ST PAUL'S CHURCH ROYTON CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020

Unless otherwise stated all funds are unrestricted under the terms of the 1993 Charities Act

Opening Bal. Income Expenditure Closing Bal.
General Expenses 2,456.35 48,310.32 48,170.74 2,595.93
Reserve Fund 18,434.62 584.21 520.00 18,498.83
Parish Centre* 27,388.36 20,727.01 24,982.37 23,133.00
Restoration Fund* 26,822.00 11,263.65 12,675.08 25,410.57
Ladies Society 1,140.27 249.00 327.78 1,061.49
Rose Queen 1,218.31 428.99 1,434.41 212.89
Pilgrimage Fund* 18.26 - - 18.26
Card Stall 30.00 284.06 284.06 30.00
Flower Fund 341.19 224.79 296.70 269.28
Coffee Bar 31.34 145.06 176.40 0.00
Magazine Account 704.71 559.03 111.36 1,152.38
St Paul's Weekly
Draw 181.30 489.00 487.30 183.00
Sunday School 8.57 - - 8.57
Sweet Stall 62.06 30.75 71.11 21.70
Youth Group 78.95 - - 78.95
78,916.29 83,295.87 89,537.31 72,674.85
Less transfers between accounts 3,306.00 3,306.00
78,916.29 79,989.87 86,231.31 72,674.85

*Restricted funds

ST PAUL'S CHURCH ROYTON RESTORATION APPEAL FUND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020

RECEIPTS & PAYMENT ACCOUNT
Receipts:
Per Schedule
Payments:
Per Schedule
Surplus/Deficit for Year
BALANCE SHEET
Current Assets
Cash at Bank (Barclays)
C.B.F. Investment
Cash in Hand
Financed by:
Barclays Opening Balance
C.B.F. Opening Balance
Surplus/Deficit for Year		 2020
2019
11,263.65
22,018.12
12,675.08
9,956.03
-1,411.43
12,062.09
3,639.00
5,252.48
21,687.89
21,569.52
83.68
-
25,410.57
26,822.00
5,252.48
3,786.10
21,569.52
10,973.81
-1,411.43
12,062.09
25,410.57
26,822.00

K. Briggs Treasurer

ST PAUL'S CHURCH, ROYTON RESTORATION APPEAL FUND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020

RECEIPTS
Donations
Card Stall
Market Stall
St Paul's Weekly Draw
Rose Queen
Bedding Plants Sale
Oldham Youth Brass Band Evening
Oldham Symph Orchestra - Donations
Race Night
Quiz Nights
Bar Takings at Events
Flower Fund
Christmas Fair
Grand Festive Raffle
Talents:-
1p Mile
Sale of Preserves & Honey
Holly Wreaths
Christmas Greetings
Church:-
Insurance claim re Intruder Alarm
VAT Reclaim
Barclays Interest
C.B.F. Interest		 31.40
270.05
237.00
267.00		 2020
2019
-
245.18
284.06
830.50
-
266.66
257.30
555.00
1,434.41
2,499.57
4,955.35
5,001.50
1,076.48
1,341.99
-
550.00
-
532.90
369.80
1,599.93
231.00
1,321.90
224.79
730.80
-
2,381.09
-
618.00
805.45
3,439.25
1,502.05
-
554.00
948.05
11,140.69
21,914.27
4.59
8.14
118.37
95.71
11,263.65
22,018.12

K. Briggs Treasurer

ST PAUL'S CHURCH, ROYTON RESTORATION APPEAL FUND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020

PAYMENTS
Oldham Met. Borough Licence Renewal
Costco Membership
Card Stall
Rose Queen
Bedding Plants
Oldham Youth Brass Band Evening
Race Night
Quiz Nights
Wine etc. for future Events
Flower Fund
Equipment
Christmas Fair
Grand Festive Raffle
Talent:-
Holly Wreaths
The Church
Christmas Trees
Candles for Windows
Contribution to heating at events
Final payment on re-roofing works North
Aisle
Architect
Intruder Alarm & Fobs
Repairs & Maintenance
Stationery		 145.67 2020
2019
20.00
20.00
33.60
33.60
114.80
327.19
207.89
350.46
3,172.26
3,348.05
466.48
646.14
-
224.00
73.97
248.91
152.67
750.50
296.70
530.04
54.65
82.83
-
331.87
-
78.60
145.67
672.00
7,929.40
2,260.37
160.00
32.75
50.00
4,560.00
536.75
852.00
1,737.90
12,668.09
9,904.56
6.99
51.47
12,675.08
9,956.03

K. Briggs Treasurer

6. REPORTON THE FABRIC, GOODS AND ORNAMENTS OF THE CHURCH

During 2020 because of the necessary Government restrictions, most of the work was stopped or suspended. Much work has been carried out to enable church to be open when restrictions allowed.

A. Hawkins Church Warden

7. REPORT ON THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE DEANERY SYNOD

The Deanery Synod has met twice during 2020. The first was a face to face meeting at the end of January but as a result of the Covid 19 pandemic, a Zoom meeting held on the 25th November 2020. The meeting was in essence a general discussion as to how each parish was dealing with this problem.

David Mullin

13. REPORTS 2020

SAFEGUARDING REPORT

As with most areas, due to the Covid-19 Pandemic there is very little to report other than a continued need to finalise a small number of DBS applications. The search for the necessary Courses was also on hold.

All matters will be taken forward again once the lockdowns are lifted and everything is back to normal, with an emphasis on the DBS forms.

Paul Wright Safeguarding Officer

ST. PAUL’S SUNDAY SCHOOL REPORT

The last year has been a very difficult one for all of us in Sunday School, as we know it has been for lots of other church organisations also.

The regulations and guidance have prevented us from opening throughout the pandemic, and we have not been able to welcome our children into the Parish Centre since March 2020.

During this period we have done our best to maintain a level of Sunday School activity wherever possible. Father Graham has been really helpful in providing us with activity sheets for each week for much of the year, which the children have then either picked up from church or we have delivered to their houses.

We have also tried to co-ordinate a number of craft activities for the children via our WhatsApp group, and it has been lovely to see the various decorated stones, rainbows and poppies that have been created during the course of the year.

It is intended that the Christingle, which is normally held in December will be held on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord in January 2021.

We are all really looking forward to being able to get back together before too long and we have got lots of ideas for when we do, including, once it is safe to do, rehearsing a song that we would then like to sing to everyone in church. You have all been warned!

Chris Barnes

PARISH CENTRE REPORT

The Sub Committee held their one and only meeting in February where a list of actions and plans for 2020 were discussed and formulated. However, as with most things in 2020 all came to a grinding halt, but those plans will be taken forward and hopefully come to fruition in 2021.

A few Groups did manage to meet when restrictions allowed, and each Group was responsible for ensuring that the correct safety procedures were in place in accordance with Government guidance.

A sincere vote of thanks must be recorded to Mr. Hawkins for the work and communications with the Groups to ensure the smooth running when restrictions allowed them to meet.

Sandra Schofield Sub Committee Secretary

RESTORATION AND DEVELOPMENT

MISSION STATEMENT The Restoration and Development Committee will work to secure funds for the restoration and development of St. Paul’s Church Royton whilst ensuring all our work is done through the CELEBRATION of our FAITH and in love and FELLOWSHIP.

2020 What a Year! I give thanks that I am here to write this report, and ask you to give thanks that you are here to read it! Reflecting back we did have a plan in place for 2020 but COVID took over. In terms of Fund Raising, and fulfilling our Mission Statement, it has been difficult. 2020 is the worst year I have known as Deputy Chair, ‘fait accompli’. However we must remain positive and reflect on what we were able achieve. Never has it been more crucial for us to continue Fundraising. YOUR SUPPORT IS NOW ESSENTIAL. With COVID restrictions shifting from week to week, planning ahead was very difficult. We need your support and dare I say your cash more than ever before. We cannot abandon the work on God’s house here at Saint Paul’s. We must remain committed to the Phased Plan of repairs. Although we have not been able to see any work take place this year, we have to be ready to pick up the baton and run, when it is safe to do so. With a church the age of Saint Paul’s and listed as a Grade 2 building, there will always be something that needs doing and modifications that can be made to bring it in line with current times and it costs money!

We continue to look at creating opportunities that will reach out to people in our community. At the beginning of the year we were able to go ahead with both Trevor and Janet’s Quiz Night and Oldham Music Centre’s Event, which are very popular. As we had launched the Bedding Plant Sale we were committed to go ahead and had to look at safety. We were able to achieve this by delivering all the orders. All these three events were able to reach out to our wider community, were great fun and very profitable. Grateful thanks to Trevor and Janet, Jonathan Leedale and Aubrey Wood for organising these events, and to yourselves for supporting them.

The sale of cards has continued through the piety stall in Church. The stall has a wide selection of quality piety gifts, inexpensive cards for all occasions, and something special. Thanks, Beryl for keeping this going. Edith continues to support the stall with cross stitched cards; and will make them to order for that very special occasion. If you want a special card speak to Edith Holt, she has something for every occasion. The Weekly Draw was taken over by Aubrey Wood, but it had to be suspended due to COVID, however when all is safe it will be resumed.

RESTORATION AND DEVELOPMENT (continued)

As long as we have responsibility for the maintenance of our church, the R & D fundraising is paramount and will have to go on, it is down to all of us to make this work. We do not have a choice.

IS THERE ANYONE OUT THERE WILLING TO TAKE ON A RESTORATION AND DEVELOPMENT APPRENTICESHIP.

……….each one of us can make a small difference, together we can make a great team that makes a massive difference………………..join the team!

Finally, my sincere thanks to the Restoration & Development Team, you all remain supportive, enthusiastic and eager to take up new challenges.

Your support is much appreciated. We need more members on our team, we meet about 8- 10 times a year, 3[rd] Wednesday in the month. We need young blood with fresh ideas.

WAYS YOU CAN HELP RESTORATION & DEVELOPMENT

Eileen Wood

(Deputy Chair Restoration & Development Committee )

CELL OF OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM, ST. PAUL, ST. GEORGE & ST. DENYS

Our first meeting of 2020 was held on the 29[th] January in the Cedar Room of the Parish Centre and we discussed the details of the Spring Pilgrimage. Barry Barnes then led us in saying the Rosary and we concluded the evening with refreshments and a social chat. Fr. Graham was unable to attend and Fr. Nicholas joined us following his confirmation class duties. My thanks to Barry for all his endeavours and to everyone who attended.

26[th] February was our next Cell meeting and took place in Church. As it was Ash Wednesday Fr. Graham used this service for our Cell devotions. Some Cell members attended the 10 a.m. Mass and others attended the Sung Mass at 7.30 p.m. The service was beautifully done, enhanced by the choir leading us in the hymns.

All meetings from March to the end of 2020 were cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions. However, in June we managed to undertake the renewal of our annual Cell memberships with Walsingham, and in September we collected funds to pay for the renewal of the Lamp that shines in the Holy House at Walsingham for our church of St. Paul’s.

Sadly, on the 15[th] October 2020, we lost another of our members of the Cell. Barry Lewis passed away from a sudden heart attack and Fr. Nicholas officiated at the funeral in church on the 29[th] October. He was an active member of the church, being a reader, sidesperson, member of the choir and occasionally organist. Barry joined the Cell back in 2006 and was a regular attender at meeting until serious health problems made it difficult for him. He will be missed by members of the Cell and many of the church congregation.

Beryl Furlong

LADIES SOCIETY ANNUAL REPORT

We started our year off on the 4[th] February with a meeting to discuss our events for 2020. However, none of these happened due to Coronavirus but the meeting was still enjoyable.

We had another meeting on 18[th] February when we had an enjoyable afternoon presented by Mavis – all had a nice time.

On the 10[th] March we went to the North Star for a meal to celebrate all the birthdays from January and February and advanced birthdays in March. We had a good time and it turned out to be our last for some time. Our only other meeting in 2020 was in September when we held our A.G.M. It was agreed that we would suspend our Ladies Society until the Pandemic was over, and at that meeting we celebrated Mona’s 90[th] birthday which was great fun. Mona wore a tiara and said that she was the Queen.

We have no date as to when we can resume, but I hope all of you ladies are well and coping as best we can. The year 2021 may bring better news as people receive their vaccinations and figures fall. I look forward to seeing you all back in the Parish Centre in 2021.

Ann Longbottom

ST. PAUL’S C.E. PRIMARY SCHOOL

It has been quite a year as you can imagine. Lockdown brought many challenges to school. Additional handwashing, temperature checks, ventilation, PPA, class bubbles, Zoom meetings and assemblies. These are just a few of the changes that had to take place during 2020. Staff have had a tough time with having to deal with classroom teaching, online live lessons and producing learning packs for the children. Staff tried to make sure they kept in touch with them all during this time when they were not allowed in school. They even gave up their own time to rehearse and perform an online pantomime for the children to enjoy.

Despite all these challenges, school has continued to thrive. Sharing the values of openness, care and nurture. School values the importance of the fruits of the spirits which include peace, gentleness, patience, self-control, joy, kindness, faithfulness, goodness and love. School tried to promote these values through its teaching and worship even throughout lockdown. School has been in discussions with parents regarding a slight change in uniform with a new logo reflecting the Fruits of the Spirits.

School has also focused on the importance of mental health and well-being of both staff and children. Mrs Henderson has led the way on this and has created a steering group focussing on this issue. Anyone is welcome to join.

During 2020 St Paul’s helped provide parcels for the foodbank and joined in the Rotary shoebox appeal. Our Parent support group have also been very proactive in finding ways to raise funds for our school. This will help with improving the outdoor facilities for our children.

The mosaic that church provided money for is now on display and looks very impressive. Thanks to Amanda Hamblin and Eileen Wood for their help with this.

Unfortunately, much of the Headteacher’s and the governors’ time has been spent in an ongoing battle with the L.A. over the funding of our resource unit and a lack of financial support. This has taken up hours of discussions and meetings and will continue to take up much more I am afraid. School does a fantastic job with all our children and feels very let down at times with the lack support given from the L.A. I would like to thank Mrs Henderson and all the governors for their continued effort with this.

On a positive note, pupil numbers are constantly increasing including the nursery. This is a reflection on how hard staff, governors and children work together at St Paul’s to provide a loving environment for our children.

Janet Wright Chair of Governors

14 THE CHAIRMAN’S REMARKS

This is my third Chairman’s Report submitted to the Annual Parochial Church Meeting on Sunday 23[rd] May 2021. This report covers the period 1[st] January to 31[st] December 2020.

The Coronavirus Pandemic severely affected our Nation throughout 2020 and had drastic implications for St Paul’s in almost every aspect of our mission and ministry.

On a personal note, I was due to have a sabbatical last year but that was postponed due to the pandemic. Then from June (as indicated in my 2019 Report) I relinquished my role a Catholic Missioner and took on the responsibility of St James, Oldham.

The Parochial Church Council.

Due to Covid-19 the Parochial Church Council only met on four occasions during 2020, the Restoration Sub-committee and the Parish Centre Sub-committee were only able to meet on one occasion each. The Standing Committee met twice during the year.

The Parochial Church Council clearly has an important role in the life of every Parish. It should be far more than a ‘rubber stamping machine’, it should share responsibility with the Incumbent for the mission of the Church – in matters pastoral, evangelistic, financial and social. Unfortunately, in 2020 work had to be undertaken by the Standing Committee, through which the PCC has been corporately fulfilling its obligations. The decisions made will be reported to the first available full meeting of the PCC of 2021.

My thanks and that of the whole Parish should go to two hard working individuals of the PCC without whom the PCC nor the Church could not function, namely, the PCC Secretary, Mrs Sandra Schofield and the PCC Treasurer Mr Peter Schofield.

Worship.

At the very heart of being a Christian is the worship of God. Due to Government restrictions we had to close for worship for two periods during 2020, and when open we were severely restricted on the numbers that were able to attend due to social distancing regulations.

Risk Assessments were carried out at each stage to ensure that we met the Government and the Church of England regulations and guidelines.

A Facebook page for St Paul’s was set up to enable us to broadcast our services and as a platform for communication.

A national lockdown was imposed in March and a less severe one in November the effect on our worship was as follows:

Churches closed for public worship from the 16[th ] March until 4[th] July. During this period daily Masses were kept and live streamed via Facebook, initially from our Vicarages, but from the 22[nd] June from inside church. From that date St Paul’s was also open for Private Prayer.

From 4[th] July Churches were permitted to open services but without music.

Worship (continued)

A further National lockdown took place from 5[th] November until 1[st] December, but this time clergy were permitted to enter church and live stream services.

From 1[st] December we were once again permitted to open whilst under restrictions.

In general terms, the number of Sunday communicants varied through the year, with many self-isolating either due to medical conditions or fear of the virus. Very few families came to church during the restrictions.

During 2020, St Paul’s had 2 Baptisms, 16 funerals, 14 Confirmations and 1 wedding.

Finally, in terms of worship, I would like to thank our Reader, Mr Barry Barnes, particularly for his time, commitment and the valued advice he continues to give; our Organists Mr Richard Booth and Mr Chris Idle, our choir, those who serve, and those who read the lessons, for the high standards with which they all carry out their tasks.

Education.

One of the main tasks in any Church is the education of the people (and Priest) and the Sunday homilies form a key part of worship and education. During the lockdown period these were livestreamed on Sunday afternoons and so, could be either watched live or watched later. We have run a Lent Course and an online via Zoom Advent Course.

I would hope that in the coming year that the homilies and the courses that we shall be running will be both informative and challenging.

Ministry Team.

This term and the one of Collaborative Ministry are very much in vogue within the Church at the present time. The Parish Priest is no longer to be seen as the only Christian minister in the Parish but should encourage a team of lay people to join him in his work.

We are fortunate that we have the services of Rev’d Nicholas Johnson; our Reader, Mr Barry Barnes; people licensed to administer Communion; those who read and intercess at Mass; and we are again fortunate that we also have able and dedicated people who take the Sunday School.

But this still leaves a number of areas where we need to encourage others to help and assist, and indeed even in the above areas we would welcome further assistance.

One area of concern is that of our ministry in our Parish School which our Assistant Curate Fr Nicholas currently leads, this will need to be covered once he leaves us next year.

Mission

This is an important area in which, inevitably, we need to continue to work at during the coming year.

Fr Nicholas has taken the lead with our ministry and mission to St Paul’s School which has been a regular Tuesday commitment for him. I am a member of the School Governors and I would hope that these ties may be strengthened with the school during the coming year.

Mission (continued)

One important area of Mission that we tend to forget about is the Parish Magazine. I would like to thank our Magazine Secretary, Mrs Eileen Wood for the way she diligently produces the magazine month by month. I should also thank those who print and distribute the Magazine. Unfortunately, the production had to cease during the restrictions and its future is one that we must consider as we get back to normal.

I would also like to ensure that copies of the Magazine go to the doctors, dentists, schools and Residential Homes within the Parish. If anyone has any ideas of any other ‘outlets’ would they please let Eileen know.

From March we have had a weekly newsletter that has been emailed to those whom we have their email address which I hope has been of use to them to keep in touch with St Paul’s through these difficult times.

Other areas of outreach have been funerals and baptisms.

Here I would like to place on record my thanks for the help, assistance and the witness that Fr Nicholas brings to the Parish.

Church Buildings

In general terms the Church and Parish Centre are in good repair. There is a programme of works for each building which is realistic and affordable. We are fortunate that we have two welcoming and comfortable environments, one in which we worship and one that is our Parish Centre, both of which should enhance our efforts in the mission of the church.

Our thanks must also go to those who do sterling work each week keeping the buildings clean and tidy.

During Advent 2019 the re-plastering of the north side of the church and the south passageway have been completed. The work of repainting inside St Paul’s that was scheduled to be done in 2020 had to be postponed. It is hoped that will be done in 2021.

New LED lighting has been installed in St Paul’s Centre and the heating in the Cedar Room has been modernised. The subsequent redecoration of the room was put on hold due to the restrictions in force.

Choir and Musicians

We are fortunate that we have a ‘hardcore’ of a choir who come week-in-week out. We were also fortunate in having had the services of two organists during 2020, Richard Booth and we welcomed back Chris Idle, who joined us following the retirement of Les Garner.

Thank you to all the organists and the members of the choir who have led us well during the past year.

Financial.

It is with regret although not surprising to you, that last year was a financial disaster. As reported by the Treasurer we fell short of paying our Parish Share, although all the other bills were paid. Once again, if we project our figures forward we shall be in a deficit position by the end of the year.

To help to mitigate the impact of the closure of the church and the reduced attendance when the church was able to open, we have encouraged as many as possible to pay by Standing Order / Direct Debit. I would thank all who have converted to this method of payment as it has helped us enormously during the last year. For those who have not as yet moved to S/O or D/D I would encourage you to please do so.

The Parish Centre has been closed for most of the year in line with Government restrictions and therefore, our income has been greatly reduced.

We need to take steps to reduce this and to reach at least a break-even situation. To this end we each need to examine our stewardship in terms of our Tithing (money), our Talents and our Time. Following the pandemic and the re-opening of society we all need to examine what we are able to offer to get us to where we all want St Paul’s to be.

I hope that we can spur many others into action, and that we can continue with a wide and varied calendar of events that have held the Parish in good stead in the past.

A more detailed Report on the parish Finances was given earlier.

As a parish we are indebted to Mr Peter Schofield his work as Church Treasurer.

Miscellaneous.

Adequate insurance cover is provided by Ecclesiastical Insurance.

The Electoral Roll stands at 104 (2020) people.

Finally, my personal thanks must go to the Churchwardens Mr Tony Hawkins and Mr Roy Turner and also to the Assistant Wardens (whose work often goes un-noticed) for their help and support over the last year and I greatly appreciate their work and their contribution to the smooth running of the Parish.

The Year Ahead.

My hope for the year ahead is that this Parish will continue to move forward and that our Mission Action Plan will be the leading factor of our collective mission.

Our financial position is worrying and we must take steps to address our ‘general’ position. Our Centre finances and our Restoration finances are okay, but our general day to day running expenses is an area of great concern.

The Year Ahead. (continued)

We need to encourage more volunteers to help in every aspect of our communal life. Going into 2020 we had an ambitious but achievable MAP. Due to the pandemic the timelines which we had will need to be examined and redrawn and once this is done and approved by the PCC, we will be able to move forward. But this can only be brought to fruition by the whole parish pulling together. We need to be proactive rather than reactive. With some of the steps that we have already taken and others outlined in our MAP, we are moving in the right direction, but there is still a way to go as we emerge form 2020. Indeed, at the time of writing this Report, restrictions and guidelines placed on us by the Government and the Church of England would indicate that 2021 is going to be another very difficult year.

We need to forge a community that not only worships together, but one that is a true Christian family, with all the joys and heartaches that go with it, one that is not afraid of Christian witness outside, as well as inside the confines of the Church, then we will have the basis for an active, lively and growing church. One that can be at the centre of this community and within this town of Royton.

This is a time to begin to look to the future with confidence and to build on our strengths, as well as acknowledging our weaknesses, but above all it is a time to place our trust in God, because after all, it is His Church, and we are merely its custodians here on earth. Ultimately, we pray that it is his will that may be done.

Fr. Graham Hollowood

ST. PAUL'S ROYTON RD 23 MAY 2021

ST PAUL'S CHURCH, ROYTON FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.2020

General Fund Receipts and Payments Account

RECEIPTS

RECEIPTS
2020 20
Direct Giving
Gift Aid 28,451.20 29,769.05
Non-Gift Aid 3,835.90 5,153.60
Cash collections 917.60 2,565.55
Tax Recovered 8,116.12 9,359.78
41,320.82
Other Voluntary Income
Candle Money 121.16 246.35
Christingle Fund Raising 357.00 543.00
Lenten Appeal 261.00 -
Donations 115.00 348.18
Fees 4,667.00 7,396.00
Easter Parish Supper - 60.00
5,521.16
Other Income
Use of Photocopier 100.00 116.26
Cofee Bar 134.34 580.00
Magazine Account - 500.00
Reserve Fund 520.00 11,560.00
R & D Church Heating 50.00 330.00
Refund F & M Supplies - 241.40
Water Refund - St. Mark's - 175.32
Grant from Diocese - 1,000.00
Sale of Piano 100.00 -
Insurance Claim 554.00 -
Sundry 10.00
1,468.34
Total Receipts 48,310.32

Total Receipts

P.H. Schofield

P.C.C. Treasurer

019

46,847.98

8,593.53

14,502.98

69,944.49

PAYMENTS

2020

2

Grants

Charity Donations 447.00
Relating to the work of the church
Diocesan Quota 25,616.12 42,000.00
Clergy Expenses 3,903.18 3,745.67
Heat, Light & Water 5,098.07 4,672.32
Insurance 3,998.74 3,855.17
Telephone 612.24 466.08
Upkeep of Services 637.88 2,136.93
Organist Wages 2,650.00 3,925.00
42,516.23
Administration
Printing & Stationery 521.58 1,258.95
Fees paid to Diocese 3,052.00 3,546.00
Verger Fees 170.00 385.00
Organist Fees - 575.00
Wardle Band 100.00 400.00
Music Licence 140.00 136.00
Donated Fee to R & D - 73.18
Sundry 20.51 216.10
R & D re Insurance 554.00 -
Web Site Renewal 129.42 -
4,687.51
Total Payments 47,650.74
Transfer to Reserve A/c 520.00
Total Expenditure 48,170.74
Total Receipts B/F 48,310.32
Net Surplus for the Year 139.58
Bank Current A/c 1.1.20 2,456.35
Bank Current A/c 31.12.20 2,595.93
Increase in Cash Funds 139.58

P.H. Schofield P.C.C. Treasurer

2019

543.00

60,801.17

6,590.23 67,934.40 1,560.00 69,494.40 69,944.49 450.09

2,006.26 2,456.35 450.09

ST PAUL'S CHURCH, ROYTON RESERVE FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020 RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT

2020

RECEIPTS

CBF Account Interest
Transfer from Church Expenses
Defcit for year
PAYMENTS
Payment to Quota
Transfer to Exp. Account
Church Notice Board
Playmats for Creche
Bible Storybooks for School
Surplus for Year		 64.21
520.00
-
584.21
-
520.00
-
-
-
64.21
584.21

BALANCE SHEET

Current Assets:
Current Account 1.1.20
CBF Account 1.1.20
Surplus for year
Financed by:
Current Account 31.12.20
CBF Account 31.12.20		 2,159.66
16,274.96
18,434.62
64.21
18,498.83
2,159.66
16,339.17
18,498.83

P.H. Schofield P.C.C. Treasurer

2019

233.00 1,560.00 10,204.24

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1,560.00 10,000.00 211.80 95.70 129.74

ST. PAUL'S CHURCH, ROYTON PARISH CENTRE ACCOUNT FOR YEAR ENDED 31.12.2020

INCOME
2020
2019
Rent
History Society
27.00
243.00
Uniform Organisations
264.00
1,496.00
Ladies Society
32.00
192.00
Weightwatchers
837.00
2,754.00
Slimming World
2,958.50
1,630.00
Luncheon Club
577.50
2,625.00
Art Workshop
297.00
1,353.00
Keep Fit Club
210.00
1,008.00
Yoga Club
1,283.00
2,352.00
Thursday Art Class
176.00
1,034.00
Wednesday Art Class
419.00
1,161.00
Wine Society
97.50
390.00
Polling Station
250.00
300.00
Springboard
504.00
2,184.00
Henshaws
374.00
1,122.00
Kids Club
-
50.00
Elwoods
1,478.00
2,178.00
Tots Play
1,909.00
1,960.00
Equally Minded
-
165.00
1st Floor Tenant
8,000.00
8,000.00
Sundry
200.00
605.00		 EXPENDITURE
2020
Post & Stationery
372.51
Cleaning Materials
156.96
Concept Hygiene
1,665.00
Trade Waste Disposal
911.85
Cleaner
2,705.86
Telephone
738.39
Electric
2,411.44
Gas
4,321.25
Water
647.43
Insurance
1,987.34
Repairs & Maintenance
4,761.14
Alcohol Licence
-
Copier Lease
1,303.20
Garden Maintenance
1,695.00
Environmental contract
255.00
LED Lighting
-
New Blinds
-
New Kitchen Water Boiler
-
New Radiator
1,020.00
Sundry
30.00		 2020
Other Income
Interest
Ground Rent
Tenant's Gas & Electric
Donations
Gas Refund
Surplus for the year
Defcit for the year
Credit Balances 1.1.20
Curr A/c 31.12.2020
C.B.F. A/c 31.12.2020		 19,893.50
60.31
12.00
562.14
-
199.06
20,727.01
4,255.36
24,982.37		 32,802.00
142.69
12.00
951.69
30.00
-
33,938.38
33,938.38
6,681.81
16,451.19		 24,982.37
24,982.37

Decrease in Credit Balances

P.H. Schofield P.C.C. Treasurer

2019 147.16 589.84 2,220.00 884.82 2,631.88 308.97 3,138.02 5,306.20 741.98 1,926.09 4,185.20 70.00 1,303.20 1,670.00 225.00 5,115.84 1,630.00 1,140.00 - 177.46

33,411.66

526.72

33,938.38 27,388.36 23,133.00 -4,255.36

ST PAUL'S CHURCH ROYTON

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 202

Unless otherwise stated all funds are unrestricted under the terms of the 1993 Chariti

Opening Bal. Income Expenditure
General Expenses 2,456.35 48,310.32 48,170.74
Reserve Fund 18,434.62 584.21 520.00
Parish Centre* 27,388.36 20,727.01 24,982.37
Restoration Fund* 26,822.00 11,263.65 12,675.08
Ladies Society 1,140.27 249.00 327.78
Rose Queen 1,218.31 428.99 1,434.41
Pilgrimage Fund* 18.26 - -
Card Stall 30.00 284.06 284.06
Flower Fund 341.19 224.79 296.70
Cofee Bar 31.34 145.06 176.40
Magazine Account 704.71 559.03 111.36
St Paul's Weekly Draw 181.30 489.00 487.30
Sunday School 8.57 - -
Sweet Stall 62.06 30.75 71.11
Youth Group 78.95 - -
78,916.29 83,295.87 89,537.31
Less transfers between accounts 3,306.00 3,306.00
78,916.29 79,989.87 86,231.31

*Restricted funds

0

es Act

Closing Bal. 2,595.93 18,498.83 23,133.00 25,410.57 1,061.49 212.89 18.26 30.00 269.28 0.00 1,152.38 183.00 8.57 21.70 78.95 72,674.85 72,674.85

RE: Report for PCC

From: Sandra Schofield sandraschofield@hotmail.com Sent: 01 May 2021 11:07 To: Jenny O'Callaghan jennyocallaghan@hotmail.co.uk Subject: Re: Report for PCC

Hi Jenny

Thanks for the Report, it's fine.

The actual meeting is on Sunday 23rd May, and I don't know whether you will be able to attend or not. In any case, would you be willing to serve as Independent Auditor for another 12 months.

Thanks

Sandra

Jenny O'Callaghan jennyocallaghan@hotmail.co.uk Mon 10/05/2021 17:18

To:

 You

Hi Sandra

Firstly I’m afraid I cannot make the 23[rd] – Carl has a running race at Heaton Park and I am going to have to try and have boys in two separate places for football as it is so really sorry I will not be able to attend

Re the Independent Auditor, yes I will serve for another 12 months, however I’m afraid I will then probably look at stepping back (making sure I give you as much notice as possible) if that’s ok

Kind regards

Jenny