PCC Review of the Year.
Since the last APCM in May 2021, the PCC has met on 7 occasions. Throughout the year the impact of the covid pandemic has been a standing item on the agenda. The PCC have had to consider which restrictions to recommend keeping in place to ensure that everyone felt comfortable attending services.
At the APCM in 2021, Elaine Watts, Tim Watts, Mary Marsden and Steven Morris were all four re elected for a further 12 month term as Churchwardens. Tim Rainford, Peter Ridge and Clare Levick had completed their term of office as members of the PCC but successfully stood for re election and we welcomed Alexandra Dugdale as a new member of the Council. Ann-Marie Brewer took on the role as the Vision Champion.
The business of the PCC continued to be carried out through sub committees: the Fabric Committee, the Hall Committee and Communications Committee all reported to the PCC during the last year and the Standing Committee dealt with matters that needed to be determined between PCC monthly meetings. In June a new chairman was found for Junior Church in the hope that it could re commence in the autumn.
In July the PCC appointed Lesley Handley as a new Foundation governor of St Wilfrid’s School and Craig Jackson began his term of office as the Rector’s appointment.
By September 2021 we were able to have our Council meetings in Church rather than over Zoom. It was agreed we could return to having 4 hymns, that all pews would be used and the cushions returned, midweek Communion would resume but the congregation would be encouraged to stand at the altar rail to reduce the risk of surface contamination.
In January 2022, a decision was made to have a ‘Caring for Creation’ service across the three churches on the 5[th] Sunday of each month. The form of the service would be set out in a separate booklet and would not include Communion and so could be lay led.
Finance remains a key concern for the PCC. Even though there has been a reduction in our Parish Share because of the reduction in the numbers of those attending weekly services, the total still requires a monthly income of £4.000. Enquiries are ongoing to find a cheaper way of auditing the accounts as a way of reducing our overheads.
I would like to take this opportunity of thanking all the members of the PCC for the work done this year often making difficult decisions to ensure the safety of the congregation as covid restrictions changed over the months. Thank you also to all those serving on sub committees who have ensured the smooth running of the Church over the last 12 months.
Claire Davies
30/4/2022
| 7 SUPPORT COSTS | 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | ||
| Organists & Visiting priests | 1734 | 535 | |
| Accountancy Audit | 2160 | ||
| Professional fees | 103 | 437 | |
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| 1837 | 3132 | ||
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| 8 WAGES & SALARIES | |||
| Wages & Salaries | 1734 | 1687 | |
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| 1734 | 1687 | ||
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| 9 FIXED ASSETS | |||
| 2021 | 2020 | ||
| Investments | £ | £ | |
| Market value at 1 January 2021 | 46867 | 43843 | |
| Disposal of investments | 0 | ||
| Net gain/loss on disposal | 0 | ||
| Net gain/loss on revaluation | 6718 | 3024 | |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | ||
| Market value at 31 December 2019 | 53585 | 46867 | |
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| Represented by: | |||
| Church Investment fund shares | 53485 | 46761 | |
| C of E Fixed Interest Securities Fund | 100 | 106 | |
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| 53585 | 46867 | ||
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| Historical Cost | 8715 | 8715 | |
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| STOCK | Total Funds | ||
| 2021 | 2020 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Stock in bookstall | 300 | 500 | |
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| 10 DEBTORS | Total Funds | ||
| 2021 | 2020 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Income tax recoverable | 2406 | 2558 | |
| Prepayments | 250 | 266 | |
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| 2656 | 0 |
2824 | |
| LIABILITIES: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR | |||
| Total Funds | |||
| 12 CREDITORS | 2021 | 20120 | |
| £ | £ | ||
| Fees Payable | 3384 | 0 | |
| Donations Payable | |||
| Other creditors | 1000 | ||
| Accruals | 1200 | 2160 | |
| Accountancy Fees | --------------------- |
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| 5584 | 2160 | ||
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| CREDITORS Restricted | 0 | 0 | |
| --------------- | ---------------- | ||
| 13 FUND DETAILS Note10 | 2021 | 2020 | |
| The Restricted Funds comprise: | |||
| The Graveyard Funds | 9743 | 8538 | |
| The Stydd Fabric Fund | 10917 | 10058 | |
| The Youd St Wilfrid Fund | 5340 | 5338 | |
| The Ridge Bulb Fudd | 3104 | 3102 | |
| The Parish Heritage Fund | 8864 | 7318 | |
| Hall Committee | 4248 | 3400 | |
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| 42216 | 37754 |
Parochial Church Council of Ribchester, Ribblesdene, Greenside, Ribchester, Preston, PR3 3ZJ
Dear Sirs,
Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Parochial Church Council of Ribchester
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Parochial Church Council of Ribchester (the Trust) for the year ended 31[st] December 2021.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘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 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination, giving me cause to believe that in any material respect there are no circumstances whereby:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. However, there were some minor errors identified during our testing, please refer to PCC – Immaterial differences. These differences individually and collectively were below our adjustment threshold. With this in mind we haven’t proposed any adjustments.
Signed:
Name: Mark Walling
Relevant professional qualification or membership of professional bodies (if any): ICAS
Address:
Date:12/05/2022