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## Annual Report
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## Financial Statements
of the Parochial Church Council for the year ended 31 December 2021
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## _**ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION**_
_**Priest-in-Charge / Rector-designate** (licenced via Zoom 19 January 2021)_
The Rev’d Dr Jonathan N Bauer The Rectory 2 Cardinal Close Chislehurst BR7 6SA
## _**Parish Office**_
St Nicholas Village Hall Church Lane Chislehurst BR7 5PE
## _**Banks**_
Barclays Bank plc and CAF Bank Ltd
## _**Independent Examiner**_
Christopher Archer FCA Fidelis Accountancy and Taxation Services Ltd
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## _**BACKGROUND**_
St Nicholas’ Church is situated within the London Borough of Bromley, and historically within the county of Kent. There has been a place of worship on this site for over a thousand years.
The current building dates back to the 15[th] century, but was significantly enlarged in the 19[th] century in response to pressing need as well as perceived opportunities for growth and outreach.
As well as a place of constant witness to our faith in Jesus Christ, this parish church has a powerful history connecting it to stories of exploration, invention, achievement, and devotion both to God and to people.
Today we are still committed to that ongoing journey of evolution and growth – it is a pilgrimage of faith, to which our built heritage stands witness. Upon the firm foundations of the past, we rededicate ourselves and our church (the building _and_ the people) as a focus of inclusion, welcome, faith, and loving service.
The Parish of Chislehurst St Nicholas is part of the Bromley Deanery, in the Diocese of Rochester, in the Province of Canterbury, within the Church of England - a member church of the worldwide Anglican Communion.
The PCC is a body corporate (PCC Powers Measure 1956, Church Representation Rules 2020) and a charity registered with the Charity Commission, number: 1131855
## **THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL AND LEADERSHIP**
The Parochial Church Council (PCC) is responsible for the maintenance of St Nicholas Church and Churchyard, Southbeech in Old Perry Street (housing for a Curate currently let out at a commercial rent), and the Village Hall in Church Lane.
## _**Priest-in-Charge (Incumbent Status) & Chair of the PCC:**_
The Rev’d Dr Jonathan N Bauer
_**Church Wardens**_ Sarah Cordwell (Vice Chair of PCC) Anthony Faulkner
## _**Hon Associate Priest**_
The Rev’d June Hurn
_**Assistant Curate**_ Vacant
## _**Licenced Lay Ministers**_
Theodora Chamberlain
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## Lynton Karmock-Golds
## _**Reader**_
## Peter Ridge
## **Members of the PCC:**
_Elected members serve for three years and can be re-elected for a further 3-year term after which they CANNOT be re-elected until a further year has elapsed (Church Representation Rules 2001)_
**NAME Year of Office ELIGIBLE TO STAND FOR** _(Term of 3 years)_ **RE-ELECTION in 2022 Andrew Wilton 3[rd]** _(ends at APCM 2022) yes_ **Sabina Oakes 3[rd]** _(ends at APCM 2022) yes_ **Susan Brandon 3[rd]** _(ends at APCM 2022) yes_ **5** _places up for election in 2022_ **Lloyd Anderson 3[rd]** _(ends at APCM 2022) yes Vacancy_ **Lucy Diamond 2[nd]** _(ends at APCM 2023) N/A_ **Hannah White** _(née Cordwell)_ **2[nd]** _(ends at APCM 2023) N/A_ **Elizabeth Martine 2[nd]** _(resigned Aug 2021) N/A Vacancy Vacancy_ **Wendy Lowdon 1[st]** _(ends at APCM 2024) N/A_ **Barbara Russell 1[st]** _(ends at APCM 2024) N/A_ **Justine Grant 1[st]** _(ends at APCM 2024) N/A Vacancy Vacancy_
## **The following members served up to the APCM in 2021:**
Susie Hemming-Clarke, Steve Ripley, David Sharpe, John Grant, John Bernays, Simon Elliot, Zoe Warren, and Bradley Weston.
Judy Peebles died in early 2021.
## **There are up to a maximum of 3 places available for co-opted (1-year term) members:**
1. The Rev’d June Hurn
_2. Vacant_
_3. Vacant_
## **EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS OF PCC**
## _**Churchwardens**_
_serve ONE year terms of office up to a maximum of SIX consecutive years:_
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Sarah Cordwell Anthony Faulkner (retiring at APCM 2022)
## _**Representatives on Bromley Deanery Synod (until 2023)**_
Theodora Chamberlain Mary Williams Peter Ridge (PCC Treasurer) Charlie Clark
## **Aims and Purposes**
St Nicholas’ Parochial Church Council (PCC) has the responsibility of cooperating with the incumbent, the Reverend Dr Jonathan Bauer, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. The PCC is also specifically responsible for the maintenance of the Church, the Churchyard, and the Village Hall complex and grounds.
## **The Parish**
The parish has a population of approximately 4000, across 1,500 households.
The parish also has a Church of England Primary School (St Nicholas), part of the Aquinas Trust Academy.
## **Risk Management**
The PCC has budgetary disciplines in place to reduce financial risk and endeavours to identify other risks which may prejudice the work of the church. Insurance policies are maintained with Ecclesiastical Insurance to cover insurable risks, and their advice is followed to reduce risks. The PCC oversees the Safeguarding Policy for children and vulnerable adults. Arrangements have been put in place to carry out checks on people working with these groups, in line with Diocesan guidelines. Like all Church of England churches, safeguarding and safer recruitment are paramount. The PCC are committed to ensuring that our church and hall are safe places for all who use them. For more detailed information and guidance see the Parish Safeguarding Handbook.
https://www.rochester.anglican.org and click on safeguarding. Produced by the National Safeguarding Team, it is a comprehensive guide, summarising the key areas a parish need to address with regards to safeguarding. All PCC members as well as all church leaders have undertaken the Safeguarding training appropriate to their level of responsibility and activity as set out in the House of Bishops Practice Guidance for Safeguarding Training. During the year we ensured that
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General Data Protection Regulations were followed in accordance with their introduction in 2018.
Our General Fund stands at £106,875 which approximates to our target of 50% of our average annual expenditure. This year we have increased our Repair Fund to £74,232 to help spread the costs of maintaining the church building over a five-year cycle.
The Refurbishment Fund remains at £108,199.
## **OUR VISION, VALUES, AND MISSION**
**VISION** _what kind of future are we working towards?_ This is ultimately God’s vision, placed on our hearts: “God’s kingdom come, God’s will be done.”
**VALUES** _the behaviours and attitudes that characterise us; how we conduct ourselves to achieve our mission and vision_
- Welcoming
- Inclusive
- Desire to serve
- Every member is encouraged to be in ministry
- All are cherished and nurtured
- Be a people of vision: _Proverbs 29:18 “without a vision, the people perish”_
- In the words of the prophet Micah 6:8
- Do justly
- Love mercy
- Walk humbly with God
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**MISSION** _what we are trying to accomplish / the impact we want to achieve_
We are committed to working hard to be: AN **INCLUSIVE** AND **WELCOMING** COMMUNITY OF **FAITH** SEEKING TO **KNOW** & **SHARE** THE **LOVE** OF **GOD**
## **Structure, Governance, and Management**
The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. At St Nicholas, the membership of the PCC consists of the Parish Priest, churchwardens, Deanery Synods representatives, and up to a maximum of 15 members (the maximum number allowed in any C of E church) elected by those members of the congregation **who are on the electoral roll of the church** . All those who attend our services / members of the congregation are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC. The PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance to the parish including deciding on how the funds of the PCC are to be spent. New members receive initial training into the workings of the PCC.
The full PCC usually meets 6 times during the year.
Given its wide responsibilities the PCC has a number of subgroups or ‘teams’, each dealing with a particular aspect of parish life. These committees/teams are:
1. Standing Committee (statutory)
2. Hall Team
3. Property Team
4. Finance Team
5. Churchyard Team
6. Safeguarding Team
Each is responsible to the PCC and each report back to it regularly with minutes or a summary of their decisions, being received by the full PCC and discussed / ratified as necessary.
## **Public Benefit**
The Trustees (members of the PCC) take account of the Charity Commission general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the PCC’s purpose and in considering how planned activities will meet that aim. The Trustees believe that St Nicholas’ Church promotes the whole mission of the Church of England in the Parish of St Nicholas, Chislehurst and beyond its boundaries, including its pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical aspects, and that in so doing provides a benefit to the public by:
- Providing facilities for public worship, pastoral care, and spiritual, moral and intellectual development, both for its adherents and for everyone who wishes to benefit from what the Church offers
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- Promoting Christian values and services by members of the Church in and to their communities, to the benefit of individuals and society as a whole
- Maintaining the historic fabric and architectural heritage of the St Nicholas Church building and grounds
- Providing a quiet space that is available daily to all members of the public
## **Pastoral Introduction from the Parish Priest**
_The Rev’d Dr Jonathan N Bauer_
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2021 has been another year of challenge and renewed opportunity. We began the year drawing the interregnum to an end. On January 19[th] 2021, I was licenced as your parish priest via Zoom (it was not possible for me to be installed as Rector due to the impossibility of us meeting together, inperson, in church – this is a requirement for an installation). The ongoing pandemic brought significant challenges for me as your Rector-designate, both in leading our church, getting to know our household of faith, linking with groups, and starting a new job in a new place, and establishing a new home at the Rectory.
Despite not being able to physically gather, there were plenty of opportunities for ministry and forward thinking, adjusting administrative processes and making the most of the opportunity to review and develop our parish administration, organisation and governance.
Looking back on the year, as we eventually emerged from yet another lockdown, we have worked hard to re-establish patterns of worship and make necessary adjustments. While most changes and growth points have been welcomed by nearly everyone, some difficult decisions had to be made about creating a sustainable pattern of worship, bearing in mind our ministry resources.
In summary:
- Online worship was maintained and developed further
- Launched our YouTube and Instagram accounts alongside our Facebook presence
- Parish database of over 800 contacts updated and new software adopted to enhance communication (iKnow)
- Weekly e-news sent out to around 360 email accounts
- We marked Lent in innovative ways and celebrated Easter despite the many challenges
- Individual Paschal candles made from the last 2 years’ candles and distributed to those unable to be present with us
- Developed a comprehensive PCC Handbook and updated almost all our policies
- Developed a monthly parish Breakfast Praise and reconnected with our young families and attracted new ones
- Re-started daily prayer in church at 9am, Monday through Thursday
- Had a hugely successful Christmas Fair in support of our mission / charitable giving
- Started making plans to re-envision our Village Hall facilities as a key part of our outreach and ministry resourcing
- 8 weddings, 21 baptisms, 22 funerals, and 4 memorial / thanksgiving services, 23 burials of ashes
- Welcomed 90 guests at our special All Souls’ memorial service for the bereaved
- Our children from St Nick’s school welcomed back into church for Class Eucharists, and a Carol Service
- Home communions and services at Faulkner House, Duke of Kent Court, Fairlight Nursing Home re-started
- Employed a new Hall cleaner
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- Re-started the monthly parish meal (Soup Lunch)
- A rigorous pattern of worship established and reviewed in order to maintain breadth and sustainability across a very wide range of liturgies and traditions
- Started to put plans in place for a Curate to be licensed with us in 2022
This is an incredible amount of work, ministry and life together, as a church, and I (and all of us) owe a debt of thanks and appreciation to those who have given so sacrificially of their time and resources to “make church happen”: not least our Ministry Team (June+, Peter, Lynton, Theodora), our churchwardens and PCC members, our Parish Administrator, Director of Music, and all whose ministry and work – largely hidden – goes on unseen, but very much appreciated.
The Annual Report is our chance to tell everyone what God has been doing in our church. The various and interesting reports which make up this Annual Report are a celebration and honouring of that work. So, on behalf of us all, and in Christ’s name, **thank you** to all who have taken time out of their busy schedules to offer reports and,
## _**“The Annual Report is our chance to tell everyone what God has been doing in our church.”**_
more especially, to all who continue to worship, pray, serve, and share leadership with me at St Nicholas.
As I write this pastoral letter, I am surrounded by the news of war in Ukraine and the unfolding humanitarian crisis. Just as we have responded in time of pandemic, I know – building all that has been good, and of God – we will face a new year of challenge and opportunity, mission and ministry. May we, together, commit to making our world a better place as we seek to be Christ’s people in this place, but reaching out far beyond. There is much to do.
The Annual Report is an opportunity to publicise to you, the congregation, and to the parish as a whole, all the challenges and opportunities of the previous year. It is also a chance for me to _**encourage**_ all of you for whom your relationship with Christ is a foundation and a rock on which to build, as we continue to grow a church that is welcoming, inclusive and serves.
I am deeply honoured, proud, and humbled to be your Rector.
Jonathan+
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## **Electoral Roll Report** _submitted by Giles Cordwell_
Every six years, a completely new Electoral Roll is produced - and this last happened in **2019** (so the preparation of a completely new Roll is not due until 2025).
In the intervening years, the Roll is revised to take account of those who have either died, moved out of the parish or new people, who are qualified, joining the Church Electoral Roll.
## **In 2021 this resulted in 223 names on the Roll** of which
- 71 are resident in the parish
- a further 77 in Chislehurst
- 75 are non-resident.
In 2019, when a completely new roll was produced, there were 228 names on the roll; this was a considerable reduction from the previous years of 327 in 2018 and 337 in 2017.
The number on the Church Electoral Roll determines the numbers we are permitted on the Deanery Synod and also determines the number of lay members on the PCC. As we have more than 200 on our Roll, we are allowed 4 Deanery representatives and up to the maximum of 15 members lay representatives on the PCC.
Church Electoral Roll Application Forms are available from the Parish Office.
## **PCC Secretary’s Report**
_Submitted by Lucy Diamond_
The Parochial Church Council has the responsibility of cooperating with the Parish Priest in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church: pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical.
## **Membership**
Members of the PCC are either ex-officio, or elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting in accordance with the Church Representation Rules.
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Members are elected for a three-year period, and may stand again (without break) for a second successive term (and therefore a maximum of 6 years), after which they are not eligible for re-election until at least one year has passed. The PCC may also co-opt up to THREE additional members, as set out in the Church Representation Rules as amended in 2020.
Details of the membership of the PCC during 2021 are set out elsewhere in this report on pages 3 and 4.
## **Sub-Groups**
The PCC has sets up various sub-groups which carry out particular functions on behalf of the PCC:
## _Standing Committee_
This is the only committee required by church law. It has power to transact the business of the PCC between its meetings, subject to any directions given by the Council.
## _Finance Team_
Works with the Treasurer to ensure good financial management and effective stewardship of resources.
## _Property Team_
Oversees the extensive work required to maintain our built heritage, properties and grounds.
## **PCC Meetings during 2021**
The full PCC met 6 times during 2021 (January, March, May, July, Sept, Nov) with good attendance on most occasions. The Standing Committee and Teams met regularly and reports of their activities were received and discussed where necessary by the PCC.
## **Churchwardens’ Report**
What a year.
It was wonderful to welcome Jonathan and Aftab to Chislehurst at the start of the year. Jonathan was licenced by Bishop James in January via Zoom as in-person Installation was not permitted.
Covid-19 continued to dominate our preparation for services. Services were livestreamed from an empty church, with just the priest, churchwardens and Michael Bell in the building and we had some very high viewing figures. Many found much comfort in joining in Compline, which can still be found on our YouTube channel.
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Once the church re-opened, we had to book seats for the 9.30am Sunday service and at times we were at full capacity.
Keeping on top of the changing guidance from the government and the Church kept us on our toes, and it was difficult to operate with everyone behind masks and many people not yet feeling comfortable to come into our well-ventilated church.
We hope our successors will look back in the years to come and feel St Nick’s continued to thrive during the pandemic. We kept in touch with those who we didn’t see, and Jonathan’s launch of e-news was a great success. Recognising not everyone could get on-line we continued to arrange for the (sanitised) hand delivery of the Notice Sheet to some members of the church family.
When we were able to worship together in church, it seemed very strange for much of the year to sit and listen to Michael playing the hymns and not being able to sing along. We were comforted that many people were singing at home, joining us via our Facebook page!
As the year ended, we were all full of hope and overjoyed as more and more of the church family felt able to once again join us in church, now able to sing, albeit behind masks.
We recognise life will never be quite the same and we will continue to enable St Nick’s to adapt to the new order; whatever that may be.
We were so incredibly grateful for the many messages of support we received from church members throughout the year.
Throughout the pandemic, we shared a saying “Alleluia and on we go”. It was as relevant at the end of 2021 as it was at the start.
Sarah Cordwell Anthony Faulkner
## **Fabric Report**
_Report completed by Sarah Cordwell and Anthony Faulkner, Churchwardens, St Nicholas Church_
## **CHURCH**
- A new downpipe was installed with fittings which should enable the parish to clear any future blockages.
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- A full programme of maintenance was undertaken.
- Work is underway to plan repairs to the North Aisle Roof and we will then plan the work recommended by the Quinquennial Inspection.
- We were blessed to receive silverware from Ven. Dr. Paul Wright on his retirement as Archdeacon: a small silver cruet, and a silver ciborium
## **VILLAGE HALL**
- Regular maintenance took place.
- Tree work was undertaken on advice from our Arboricultural Contractors.
- Pre-School resumed after lockdown. Other regular hirers have not returned.
## **SOUTHBEECH**
- The house has been let to a commercial tenant.
## **CHURCHYARD**
- During the lockdown caused by the Pandemic, the churchyard proved a very popular place for exercise by the local community. It was well used and much appreciated.
- A planned programme of work by our churchyard team continued when possible.
- The restoration of the Janson drinking fountain in the corner of the churchyard has been delayed due to the Pandemic, but we hope for completion in 2022.
- The public benefit of St Nick’s is not only the lovely church building but also, and very importantly, the grounds which provide hundreds of people each week a place to walk in peace and tranquility. This has been appreciated even more during pandemic lockdowns.
- The churchyard is kept in wonderful condition by the unstinting efforts of the churchyard team, who (usually) meet on the first Saturday of each month under the guidance of Alex Roeder.
## **RECTORY**
- We welcomed Jonathan and Aftab in January 2021.
- The Rectory is the responsibility of the Diocese, as owner.
The Churchwardens wish to thank the numerous volunteers for their time and expertise in helping to maintain the Church, the Hall, Southbeech and Churchyard to a high standard.
Sarah Cordwell Anthony Faulkner
**Bromley Deanery Synod Report 2021** _submitted by Charles Clark_
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St Nicholas Chislehurst is one of thirteen churches in the Bromley Deanery. Deanery Synod is a meeting of clergy and laity from each PCC within the deanery and usually occurs thrice per annum. It acts as an intermediary between PCCs and Diocesan Synod. It also elects the Deanery’s Lay Representatives to Diocesan Synod. The Area Dean and Synod Chair is _the Rev’d Canon Victoria Pask_ (Vicar of St. Mark’s Bromley), and the Synod Lay Chair is _Mrs Cath Johnston_ (Licensed Lay Minister from Christ Church Chislehurst). Further information about the deanery including minutes of each synod can be accessed on https://bromleydeanery.simdif.com/index.html.
In addition to the Rector, St Nicholas Chislehurst’s Representatives to Deanery Synod are Peter Ridge, Theodora Chamberlain, Mary Williams, and Charles Clark. Their term of office ends at the 2023 APCM.
Since the last APCM, there have only been two synods. A report from each is outlined below.
## **Thursday 8th July 2021 via Zoom**
- It was announced that our archdeacon, the Ven. Dr. Paul Wright would be retiring in March 2022. It was also announced that the outgoing Archdeacon of Tonbridge, The Ven. Julie Conalty was to be consecrated as the new Bishop of Birkenhead at York Minster on 19[th] July 2021.
- The deanery is allowed to nominate one person for election to the Diocesan Board of Education. Only one person will be selected per archdeaconry (There are five deaneries in total within our archdeaconry).
- Angela Scott (Christ Church Chislehurst) encouraged those interested to stand for General Synod and also advised that the Vacancy in See Committee had met regarding the search for a new Bishop of Rochester. Mrs. Scott, who is part of the Engagement Group responsible for collating information about the diocese and the collective vision for a new Bishop through vox-pops and questionnaires, explained in detail the process of how the new bishop would be appointed in 2022.
- The Area Dean expressed her intention to run a deanery course on Living in Love & Faith. The Lay Chair spoke about the ‘Five Marks of Mission/Called to Grow’. The Rev’d Dr. Jonathan Bauer explained about our own five-session course on the Pastoral Principles for Living Well Together at St. Nicholas. It was then agreed that the deanery should run a five-session course of an amalgam of Living in Love & Faith and the Pastoral Principles, and it was hoped that one Deanery Synod Representative from each church would attend and they in turn could feed back to their respective PCCs.
## **Tuesday 9th November 2021 at St. John the Evangelist, Bromley**
- The first in-person Deanery Synod since February 2020.
- Important and informative presentation about financial giving to churches by Liz Mullins, Diocesan Generous Giving Adviser. This was discussed at some length by all that attended.
- The new General Synod commenced in November. Our new diocesan representatives are; Billy-jo O’Leary, Andrew Smith, Jane Rosam and Martin Sewell. Candidates from our deanery were unsuccessful.
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- An update on the Vacancy in See was given. It was explained that the Crown Nomination Committee would have a shortlist by January 2022 and it was hoped that the new bishop would be announced in April.
- It was announced that the Reverend Sharon Copestake (previously vicar of St Francis, Strood) would be licensed as Archdeacon of Tonbridge at St Stephen’s, Tonbridge on Sunday 16 January 2022.
- It was anticipated that a new Archdeacon of Bromley and Bexley would not be appointed until the third quarter of 2022.
## **Safeguarding Report** _submitted by Susie Hemming-Clark (PSO) and Samantha Johnson (Deputy PSO)_
It is a formal legal obligation for the PCC in its report to the APCM to state whether or not the PCC _“has complied with the duty under section 5 of the Safeguarding and clergy discipline measure 2016 (duty to have due regard to House of Bishops guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults)”._
## **Responsibilities of the Incumbent and PCC**
The Incumbent and PCC have a duty of care to ensure the well-being of the vulnerable in the church community and within this are required to:
• Adopt and implement the House of Bishops’ Policy on safeguarding children or the Joint Safeguarding Principles and a Parish Policy and procedure on safeguarding children and adults who may be vulnerable. A dated copy must be sent by email to the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer.
• Adopt a Parish Safeguarding Officer(s) (the ‘Designated Person’ with special responsibility for safeguarding children and adults), to work with the incumbent and the PCC to implement policy and procedures.
• Ensure that the Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) and anyone having regular contact with children and vulnerable adults is appointed according to Diocesan Safer Recruitment Guidelines, is trained and supported, provided with a copy of the parish safeguarding policy and code of practice for church workers.
• Deal promptly with allegations or suspicions of abuse in accordance with the Disclosures and Allegations policy in consultation with the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer.
• Display the Diocesan and Parish Safeguarding Policy and Procedures, the contact details of the PSO(s) named person on church premises and wherever possible on the church website.
• Ensure that known offenders or others who may pose a threat to children and young people are effectively managed and monitored in consultation with the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer.
• During an interregnum ensure that information about all safeguarding matters is securely stored before passing on to the new incumbent. The departing incumbent should give the information to the PSO(s) who will inform the new incumbent when they take up post.
- Ensure that there is appropriate insurance cover for all activities involving children undertaken in the name of the parish.
- Review the implementation of safeguarding children and adults’ policy, procedures and good practice, at least annually
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## **Project**
## **Topic/Project - Aims**
## **Impact Notes/Highlights**
_**Safeguarding** Expand the committee to Continuity_ _**Team** ensure sustainable Safety management of all Sustainabili safeguarding issues at St ty Nicholas Church (St Nicks) Clarity Develop regular meetings & recording process Train and develop committee members Establish clear roles_
_Expand the committee to Continuity Recruited & welcomed ensure sustainable Safety additional member of management of all Sustainabili the safeguarding safeguarding issues at St ty committee – Samantha Nicholas Church (St Nicks) Clarity Johnson Develop regular meetings Jonathan (Rector) joins, & recording process in his role is Parish Train and develop Priest committee members Our committee Establish clear roles currently meet every 6 weeks with recorded confidential action notes Committee members to ensure training and development opportunities are embraced to upkeep skills and knowledge Currently ongoing, aim to develop clear responsibility areas to provide support amongst the committee and react to any safeguarding issues quickly and professionally_ _**Safe storage of data &** GDPR NAS Folder installed_ _**documents** Time and ready to use, this_ - Introduce shared file _Saving will be populated in the_ system (Cloud based) _Collaborativ coming months and_ - _Provide shares space for e working put to work, so far the working and policy encouraged IT company have been documents Safe responsive, quick and_ - _Develop database of storage the system is working training and DBS records for those who have installed it._ _**Website** Committee member_ - _New Tab “Safeguarding” commented “Feels to be visible on homepage safer that I don’t need and every page of website to email documents or_ - _New safeguarding page store them on my own to include committee PC” information, safeguarding Plan to align policy, local and national safeguarding message organisations who can help with other popular_ - _Links to safeguarding pages on the website, policy’s to be checked as to review the current some are not working. use of personal data_ - Bring safeguarding to the _on the website_ fore of our website _(phone/emails) and to_
## _**Digital focus**_
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- _Further discussions will take place on the committee around what personal contact information needs to be on the site and how best to safeguard volunteers_
## _**DBS Process Process- Resources Three committee members can process DBS**_
## _**Sally, Sam & Jonathan as back up**_
_Eligibility Requirement - Tougher restrictions on who can be DBS checked will help us to review who has opportunity to build relationships with children or vulnerable adults_
_- Some roles will always require a DBS check, and when they do the process is established and ready for new or existing volunteers/staff- other roles can be complex and whilst we review which will not apply we will discuss and review on a case by case basis with regular contact with 31:8 – the company with whom the diocese works in the processing of DBS’s_ _**Update on checks carried out** Number of DBS-checked individuals at St Nick’s is:_
_understand the steps someone would take to find our safeguarding information. We will provide a clear pathway for anyone raising a concern to be able to contact someone, know who to speak to and know what the response will be._
_Working closely with Hannah White (née Cordwell) Legal Having back up allows responsibili the committee to ty function when people Sustainabili are unavailable. ty DBS checks can happen when needed Helpful document https://www.churchofe ngland.org/sites/defaul t/files/2017-11/dbs-faqfebruary-2017.pdf Currently we have no pending DBS applications and will be reaching out to volunteers to ensure they are up to date. Developing a spreadsheet on the shared drive will make this easier moving forward._
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_**DBS Our history applications** 2 DBS checks applied for in_ _**throughout** 2021, deemed “not_ _**2021** required”_
_Covid had a significant impact on every aspect of church life, including the updating of lists of volunteers (some of whom have not returned), as well as keeping on top of Safeguarding updates and training –_
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_often involving a migration to online. This proved significantly challenging for some._
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## _**What is going well and what is not: highlights of successes and achievements or lowlights?**_
We are pleased that all members of the PCC have responded to training and DBS requirements and volunteers within the church are moving forward with the process. The challenge, post-covid, is rebuilding a face-to-face or online process that is robust and clear.
## _**Highlights**_
The Safeguarding Team are building positive working relationships that in time will lead to developing the safeguarding Team.
The Introduction of NAZ storage solution means that all members of the team have secure access to folders and files online, remotely, without the need for multiple copies of documents and records being circulated.
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## _**Lowlights**_
Lack of shared IT caused some delays with sharing historic work and documents & managing process coming out of pandemic. Restarting groups, updating training and checks, putting renewed procedures in place for recruitment
## **Where will the Safeguarding Team be in 12 months?**
## Using shared storage solution, removing need for storing personal data. A clearer referral pathway for anyone raising a safeguarding concern. **Issues on the horizon that may impact this plan positively or negatively and how likely they are to turn into major risks, changes, opportunities, and challenges.**
Sunday’s Cool recruitment and the fluid nature of volunteering will need some focus from the Safeguarding Team.
**TEAM REPORTS** _if not covered elsewhere in this Report_
**Property Team** _meets quarterly_ Overseen by _Anthony Faulkner_ Group Aims _Care and Maintenance of Church and Southbeech_
Care and Maintenance of a 15[th] century church could be complex but when supported by a willing team of volunteers and a robust maintenance programme, sleepless nights tend to be avoided.
Like all areas of church life, the team and its volunteers has had to adapt to Covid-19 restrictions during 2021.
We replaced a downpipe which had been blocked and caused staining on wall round pulpit following damp penetration.
The West Door to the church has gathered grime over many years and has now received some TLC and regained its former glory.
Inside, we had our microphones repaired to the relief of many, and our “best practice” maintenance schedule was kept to. Small repairs were also required during the year. Almost all our lights are now LEDs, providing
lower fuel costs and a better planet. Paper and single use coffee cups are separated out and recycled.
Towards the end of the year we launched a tendering process for roof work and some internal decoration, to be carried out in 2022.
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Southbeech, our house in Old Perry Street, is currently occupied by tenants providing some useful income as we await the arrival of our new curate in 2022.
**Finance Team** _meets quarterly_ Overseen by _Peter Ridge_ Group Aims _Management and oversight of church finances_
It needed all our good humour to see us through 2021, as voluntary income fell. During the year, we finalised the 2020 accounts and looked at management accounts each quarter, noting with concern the falling level of Planned Giving from the church family as some members passed away, moved or saw family finances constrained.
Part of our remit is to recommend the level of Away (Mission) Giving for the year and we reluctantly accepted this must reduce.
We decided that another campaign to increase giving would need to wait until the numbers worshipping each week increased, to have maximum impact.
**Churchyard Team** _meets monthly (usually), 1[st] Saturday of the month_ Overseen by _Alex Roeder_ Group Aims _to help maintain and care for our historic churchyard_
Volunteers are keeping the greenery at bay... just about. We are very grateful to those who give so generously of their time. It all makes a difference.
We would make a plea that no further roses or rambling roses are planted in the churchyard. They soon become a problem to cope with and, in many cases, soon become untended by those who plant them. In any case, such additions to the churchyard require permission from the Rector before planting takes place.
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We are mindful of a (second) conifer by vestry entrance which may be dying – an expert opinion is being sought.
There have been a couple of new helpers, but we could always do with more… please do let Selina know, in the Parish Office, if you can help out and we will get you connected and active!
## **REVIEW of 2021 Achievements and Performance (activities and ministries)**
## **Worship and the Household of Faith**
As we re-emerged from another lockdown in 2021, it has been extremely encouraging that the number of people returning to worship is a strength we can celebrate. Given what we have endured as a faith community of the last 2 years, we have managed to return to 54% of where we were before. However, this is a stark statistic, and while it does not, perhaps, portray the fullest picture (there were many ‘attendances’ achieved through online and streamed worship), it tells us we have MUCH work to do as we re-shape and re-form together. This task cannot be achieved by the Rector alone – it requires a concerted effort from all of us to reach out and encourage / invite people back to faith-full worship.
Our first calling is to offer weekly worship in our parish church for our locally gathered communities of faith—and to offer it faithfully and to the highest standard. We know there is a challenge to review the sustainability of our worship schedules – especially bearing in mind the reduced level of staffing and ministry support here at St Nick’s. There is good research that suggests complex and fluctuating patterns of worship do not make it easy for guests / visitors to attend or access worship. We have begun to simplify our worship pattern, but maintain a broad and deep range of worship across a wide range of liturgical traditions.
I am particularly grateful to the teams who help enhance our worship across our many services: the Choir and Director of Music, the Third Sunday Singers, our small but faithful team of servers, Eucharistic Assistants, the Breakfast Praise Team – and all who share in making our worship a genuine sacrifice of prayer and praise. We can rightly be proud of the way in which the musical skills and talents, as well as the creative thinking of many, really blesses us as a worshipping community.
_B1 Breakfast Praise (1[st] Sunday) and Worship for All (3[rd] Sunday)_
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Re-branding and redeveloping our liturgies and worship with our youngest members and their families has been one key focus of 2021 as we returned to our worshipping life together.
The re-branding was focused upon the prayer of Jesus (in John 17:21) that his followers should “be one”, just as Jesus and the Father are one. Our two child-centred acts of worship in the month are our Parish Breakfast and the Worship for All Eucharist.
_Breakfast Praise has been a particular strength as we have welcomed families back to church and welcome new ones too. Sharing breakfast together as well as worshipping has really been very positively received and is a_
_truly intergenerational act of worship and fellowship_
We have retained an informal style on the 3[rd] Sunday of month at our Eucharistic liturgy – enhanced by the Third Sunday Singers. We take a rest from _Breakfast Praise_ and _Worship for All_ in August.
## _Eucharistic Ministers_
We used to call these ‘Chalice Assistants’ but this does not do justice to their role and ministry. Eucharistic Assistants are authorised by the parish priest (on behalf of the Bishop) to assist with the administration of Communion at the Eucharist. They can administer **both** the bread **and** the wine (under normal circumstances), but we have continued to suspend the sharing of the common cup, and continued with the use of pre-intincted wafers.
Those currently authorised for this ministry are: Alex Holtom Margaret Brown Ann Dyer Caroline Soars Mark Currans Peter Appleby David Turnbull John Grant Luke Sehmer Mary Williams Tris Parker Philippa Robinson
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## Pippa Jinks Sheila Brittain Susan Wilson Ruth Cox Julian Heal
## **Worship statistics Total Sunday attendances (adult) in 2021** _(with comparisons)_
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## _**St Nicholas’ Church School**_
I have endeavoured to work closely with the Head Teacher, Sophie Sear, at our Church School, ensuring that there is good representation from the church in the school. I regularly take school
assembly and lead worship, and we have welcomed the children into church for various services and celebrations since the easing of covidrestrictions, including a Leavers’ Service, class Eucharists, Carol Concert. We are blessed with representation from our church on the Governing body of our school—these are vital links for which we are very grateful.
## **PARISH COMMUNICATIONS**
## _Weekly Notice Sheet_
The single weekly notice sheet is printed each week and available in our church at worship. It continues to be a significant communication tool and liturgy resource for readings at the main Sunday worship. It is also circulated electronically each week via e-news.
## _E-news_
To supplement the Notice Sheet we have also developed an on-line e-news system which allows us to circulate the weekly Notice Sheet ahead of each Sunday and to include a range of interesting articles and opportunities to respond to items of interest. The e-news is currently sent out to 357 email recipients.
## _Parish Magazine_
LOOKOUT started as a Parish Magazine in the 19[th] century and evolved into an award-winning, colourful publication. As with many printed magazines, readership numbers dwindled, and it required considerable
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subsidy to support it. The conversion to digital format was a success but the retirement (twice delayed) of the long-serving editor, Margaret Drew, saw the end of LOOKOUT. We will be encouraging articles for inclusion in our weekly e-news, which is sent to several hundred people. Our thanks go to Margaret and her production for their incredible hard work, creativity, and dedication.
_Final remarks_
The task ahead of us is to offer our worship space (our church), and St Nicholas Village Hall as resources to our community, and for us to serve as ‘open’, welcoming, and inclusive community of faith. When we are clear in our vision, values, and mission we will grow in confidence and the ability and desire to share what we have with others who have yet to know the joy of worship and fellowship in the gathered household of faith.
I hope you feel, as I do, that our parish is continuing to go from strength to strength, and that you will want to play your part in continuing to welcome one another and new members / guests among us with generosity of spirit, warmth of welcome, and openness of heart:
_‘All who arrive as guests are to be welcomed as Christ,_
_for he is going to say, ’I was a stranger and you welcomed me.’ (Rule of St Benedict)_
2022 will be a year of review, planning and vision-building for the future. If we do what we’ve always done, we will get what we’ve always got...and I think there is still much more goodness to come if we will grow the vision and dream the dream. I hope you will want to participate in shaping that dream and vision for the future.
Researchers have concluded that, while there is no single recipe, there are common ingredients strongly associated with growth in churches **of any size, place or context** . These are:
- Good _**leadership**_
- A clear _**mission and purpose**_
- Willingness to self-reflect, to _**change and adapt**_ according to context
- I _**nvolvement**_ of lay members
- Being intentional in _**prioritising growth**_
- Being intentional in chosen _**style of worship**_
- Being intentional in _**nurturing disciples**_ .
## _**All of the above are linked to growing churches**_
I hope you’ll want to be part of helping us to continue to grow, not only in number but in depth of spirituality too.
The PCC and I are extremely grateful to all those parishioners and friends of St Nick’s who contribute in so many different ways to enhance the life and ministry of our church, especially all those whose work is faithful, but often goes unnoticed: _**you are very much appreciated.**_
For all that has been, “thank you”, and for all that will be, let’s say a resounding “yes”!
**The Rev’d Dr Jonathan N Bauer**
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## _A PRAYER_
## **My church….I will help make it what it is.**
It will be friendly, if I am. Its pews will be filled, if I help fill them. It will do great work, if I work.
It will make generous gifts to worthy causes, if I am a generous giver. It will bring other people into worship and fellowship, if I invite and bring them.
It will be a church of loyalty and love, of fearlessness and faith, and a church with a noble spirit, if I, who make it what it is, am filled with these same things. So Lord, with your help, I will dedicate myself to the task of being the things that you call our church to be. **Amen.**
## **Ministry through Life Events**
Life events (baptisms, weddings, funerals) provide powerful opportunities for ministry and pastoral care to be exercised by our church. Chiefly, the Rev’d June Hurn and the Rector exercise this ministry on behalf of the whole Church. Due to the nature of the pandemic, many life events were cancelled, and/or attendance curtailed. This caused significant distress to many; the resumption of Life Events, without restriction, has enabled us to minister fully, once again, to those at key moments in their life journey.
## _**In 2021 we conducted the following:**_
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## **Pastoral Care**
Pastoral Care is a key part of our life together – both within, and beyond, the congregation.
Both formally, and informally, St Nick’s responds to human need and the needs of our members in a variety of ways:
- Pastoral visits by the clergy, including the taking of Holy Communion to the housebound
- Prayer ministry / intercessions / prayer lists
- Informal visits by church members to other members
- Taking services in local nursing homes and sheltered accommodation / retirement apartments
- Sending monthly cards to those on our prayers lists, ensuring they know we pray for them regularly and offering opportunities to receive a visit and/or communion
- Visits to local hospitals and hospices
- Responding to requests from the community, especially those new to the area
- Preparing the dying for their death
- One-to-one bereavement support (the Rector is a qualified and experienced Bereavement Support worker and therapist)
- Offering pastoral liturgies in response to need, including the All Soul’s Memorial Service.
- Working with Churches Together in Chislehurst and Bickley to explore the development of a Befriending Service for the lonely and isolated
- The Community Soup lunch (2[nd] Thursday of the month in the Village Hall)
## **Mission and Evangelism and outreach**
It has been said by a former Archbishop of Canterbury that “the Church of England exists primarily for those who don’t belong to it.” It’s a powerful reminder to us of our calling to _**serve**_ . At St Nick’s we are growing in confidence as we continue to look beyond ourselves and ensure our support of people with a wide range of needs, beyond our own church community.
This includes:
- Mission / Giving to other charities
- Support for Christian Aid
- Practical support for Whitechapel Mission
Each of our church members, too, are ambassadors of the church and representatives of Christ in their respective locations, communities, and relationships. Mission and ministry and outreach are not the reserve of ‘the professionals’, they are Gospel imperatives for all of us. The pandemic inevitably curtailed much of this aspect of our church life; but there are signs of new growth and fresh drive.
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##
**Parish Administrator** _Selina Lindsay 9am – 1pm in the Parish Office, Village Hall_ Overseen by _The Rector_ Report submitted by _Selina_
After welcoming Jonathan+ as the new Rector of St Nicholas, January 2021, this came with excitement and new, challenging administrative work for the parish office. In just one year, we have changed, overhauled, and streamlined the work we do for the church and in the office.
The main change was computerising the system and doing away with a lot of paperwork. The iCloud now holds all our delicate information and at a touch of button, we can access virtually any information we need. The two new database systems which were implemented, St Nicholas iKnow Church and Mailchimp, these were new to me but I quickly got the hang of them and whizz through the two with ease, now.
I have been very busy, in the last year, handling the postponed and baptisms due to Covid, which I am happy to say have all now been carried out and the increase in hall bookings for parties every Saturday and Sunday afternoon.
The ‘Life of A Parish Administrator’, well at least this one, is not a quiet one, telephone enquiries, hall bookings, weddings and baptisms, church matters, pew sheet notices, also the occasional drop in from a parishioner for a quiet chat. Keeping Jonathan+ and June+ equipped to do their ministry work, keeps me out of trouble and busy.
## _Hopes for the Future_
My hope for the future is that my administrative work, will see the Church grow and that my work with Jonathan+ and June+ will help to do to this, smoothly and efficiently.
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**Choir & Director of Music** _meets every Friday, 7.30pm-9pm for rehearsal (in church) Sings on 2[nd] , 4[th] , and 5[th] Sundays at 9.30am and also on 1[st] Sunday at 6pm, and 3[rd] Sunday at 11.15am Occasionally at weekday services_ Overseen by _Michael Bell – Organist and Director of Music_
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Aims of the Group
Report submitted by
_To contribute, musically, to the enhancement of worship for the praise and glory of God. Michael Bell BA FRCO_
There have been a number of lengthy interruptions to the regular pattern of our music for worship due to church and government regulations relating to the Covid-19 pandemic. Choirs nationally have, of course, suffered similarly. This has had the cumulative effect on our performance of making it difficult to maintain the previous high standard of contribution to worship. However, all members have striven magnificently to reestablish the former consistency and we have managed to give good account of ourselves at such occasions as the Service of Remembrance on Remembrance Sunday, the Festival of Nine Readings and Carols, Advent Carol Service and the new Rector’s Institution and Installation (in 2022).
Morale remains amazingly gratifying, thanks to everyone’s patient work and dedicated enthusiasm for which I remain immensely thankful.
We have been recently much heartened by the return to our numbers of Kate Murdock-Smith. Glad, too, that John and Sally Hayhow have now ‘nailed their colours to the mast’ a little more firmly. We welcome Barbara Russell as a new soprano, having previously sung in the Third Sunday Singers (as she still does). We feel the loss of Desmond and Valerie Watson very strongly after so many years of distinguished service to the choir. However, it must be obvious to all that we are currently in serious need of new members to ‘share the load’, and even enjoy singing!
## _Future Hopes_
I very much hope we can recruit new members in all voice parts. Do please consider joining the choir! It is now time to expand our repertoire as we have somewhat settle down after the ‘return’.
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**Third Sunday Singers** _meets every 3[rd] Sunday of the month_ Overseen by _Muriel Partridge_ Aims of the Group _To sing during communion and to lead the congregation hymns on the third Sunday in the month_ Report submitted by _Muriel Partridge_
## **Achievements this year**
Loyal attendance and commitment to helping worship on the third Sunday every month.
Singing at the Christmas Fair.
We rehearse each month, in advance of the 3[rd] Sunday, and we welcome all potential new members.
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## **Comments from members**
“We’re all about sharing joy in and through music.” “We’re supportive, encouraging and we enjoy our singing.” “We love being part of the Third Sunday singers, such a friendly group, we enjoy the informality.”
“I enjoy the friendship, fellowship, the variety of music and the joy of making music together.” “I like the informality from choosing our music through to our practices. It is simply fun.” “It’s an opportunity for a group who particularly enjoy singing to contribute to our service on Worship for All Sunday.”
## _Hopes and Aspirations for the future_
To continue our service on the third Sundays. To extend our repertoire of music To participate in special services if required.
## **Ecumenical Relationships**
St Nicholas’ church is a member of Churches Together in Chislehurst and Bickley (CTCB) The following people serve as representatives from St Nicholas’:
1. The Parish Priest
2. Barbara Adie
3. Philippa Robinson
Useful outreach, visibility and ministry was found through participation in the Chislehurst Summer Fair and the Christmas Market. CTCB are continuing to explore the development of a Befriending Project for the isolated and the lonely.
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**Knitting Group** _meets every Tuesday, 10.30am – 12noon, in the Bull’s Head Pub_
Overseen by _Barbara Adie and Carol Peet_ Group Aims _To provide an opportunity for those in the community interested in knitting to_
_meet, share creative ideas and support each other_
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Not discouraged by lockdown, the 18 members of the knitting group were determined to keep in touch via Zoom, telephone, meeting in gardens (weather permitting) and delivering wool to those who were shielding. Returning to The Bull’s Head in May was wonderful – the joy of being together again - just the motivation needed to start new projects and produce a fabulous range of knitted and crocheted items. Not only blankets, hats and scarves for Children in Distress and the homeless at Whitechapel, but also a splendid display for the Christmas Fair, raising much needed funds for Charity. The year ended with lunch at the Bull - a wonderful way to celebrate our achievements.
Running for over 8 years, the knitting group is open to all members of the community and continues to provide a warm welcome to newcomers, so pop in one Tuesday morning 10.30-12noon - join us for a chat and release your creative abilities!
_Knitting Group at the Christmas Fair 2021_
## _Future Hopes_
New projects are already underway, patterns shared and we hope to be even more productive this year!
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**Sunday’s Cool** _2[nd] and 4[th] Sunday’s of the month,_ **and Creche** _9.30am in the Village Hall_ Overseen by _Sarah Armstrong and the Team_ Report submitted by _Sarah Armstrong_
Group Aims _To share the word of the Gospel through ageappropriate activities, stories, songs_
_and games; For children to make friends and connections within the church community;_
_For families to feel they have a valid place within the church community and that their children are welcome and make a valued contribution to church life._
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## _Major achievements_
- Returning after the pandemic;
- Welcoming new children and adults to our group;
- Re-connecting with families who were with us before the pandemic;
- Relaunching with a new scheme to follow, which matches the focus of the gospel in church, allowing children to make connections with what their parents hear in the main service
## _Future Hopes_
- Continue to build in numbers, both of adult helpers and children attending regularly;
- Make more links with the main church including taking part in services
- e.g. at Easter and Christmas;
- Re-establish the crèche as an active, friendly, supportive group of families with young children;
- For our older children to engage with the group in a supportive and active manner, having a say in what we offer
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**Soup Lunch** _every 2[nd] Thursday of the month, 12.45pm in St Nicholas Village Hall_ Overseen by _The Rector; Rota managed by Barbara Adie_ Report submitted by _Barbara Adie, Jackie White, Frances Newman Taylor_
Group Aims _To provide an opportunity for members of the church and wider community to_
_meet socially, find companionship and chat over a shared lunch; to meet up with old friends and make new ones_
Wow – Soup Lunches have really taken off!
Since early beginnings in October, when Jonathan and a small team set things in motion, the lunches have proved very popular and we now cater for approx. 40 people.
Homemade vegetarian soup and rolls are served to the table, followed by cake, tea or coffee and chocolates.
Lovely comments and appreciation flow – along with the option of second helpings!
The numbers volunteering to help make soup and cake and serve on the day has been hugely encouraging, as has the number of guests lending a hand too.
Following the isolation of the last 2 years, the Soup Lunch has provided a very welcome opportunity to meet and socialise in comfort, to relax and
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chat. Time to spend together with old friends and the chance to meet up and make new ones.
## _Future Hopes_
We can now set up a rota to share the commitment of helpers and ensure the future of Community Soup Lunches is sustainable. This should encourage increasing numbers from the wider community to join us. Happy Days!
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**Baptism Helpers** _Sundays of the month._
_Baptisms are usually held at 3pm on the 2[nd] and 4[th]_
_One Baptism Helper is present to assist at each baptism._ Coordinated by _Jackie White_ Aims of the Team _To assist the clergy in preparing for and welcoming baptism families into the church. They provide not only practical help, but also a ministry of welcome, representing the wider congregation_ Report submitted by _Jackie White_
The Baptism helper arrives at the church in time to fill the font with warm water; place a purificator and the Oils of Baptism and Chrism ready for use; light the Paschal Candle and put a Baptism Candle for each child on the Nave Altar; distribute orders of service and welcome guests. At the end of the service the church is left tidy and ready for the next service.
Following the postponement of many baptisms during 2020 and 2021 St Nicholas Church has been very busy with baptisms. Since July 2021 and the end of February there have been 24 baptisms. During the service each child is presented with a Baptism Candle and a shell inscribed with name and date of baptism. Each child presents the church with one memento sock, and these can be seen strung around the bottom of the font. They are reminder to us of the newly made members of Christ’s Church here at St Nick’s.
The team of 10 Baptism Helpers consist of mothers and grandmothers within the church. Baptisms are always uplifting services and it is a pleasure and privilege to assist.
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**Mothers’ Union** _submitted by Dorothy Baldwin and Sally Hayhow_ Overseen by _Dorothy Baldwin and Sally Hayhow_
After two years of not being able to meet together, the MU group at St Nicholas is finally back and in just as good shape as it ever was. It’s been a difficult time for everyone, but we’ve hung on in there. It felt very special to be together again after so long apart
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and we’re grateful for the friendship and support we can offer to each other. Sally Hayhow and Dorothy Baldwin now run the branch jointly, following in the wonderful footsteps of Margaret Stephenson and Margaret Brown who ran the branch for many successful years. We are so grateful to them for all the work they did. Thankfully, both are still members.
As many of you will know, Mothers’ Union is a worldwide organization, set up by Mary Sumner in 1876 to support families in Christian Family Life and the organization is active in 84 countries
St Nicholas branch are now meeting on the 3[rd] Thursday of each month, mainly in The Bull’s Head, either outside in one of their cozy pods, or, when it’s a bit chilly, in the main bar, and The Bull’s Head staff make us very welcome. We have coffee and enjoy each other’s company and companionship and either have an easy quiz, a speaker, or chat about current affairs and fundraising. But it’s not all coffee and chat – not at all. We’ve been very busy helping with the refreshments at several church events:
- in December we provided tea and cakes for the All Souls’ remembrance service in the church for about 100 people;
- then in January we did the same in the hall for the 100 people who attended the Baptism Service in the church;
- and latterly, for the wedding tea when 10 couples came to the hall for an afternoon of information and chat led by Jonathan.
We hope there are lots more similar events to come. We are busy, active and we’d love you to join us.
## **Memorial Garden**
Overseen by _Sue Thorogood_ Report submitted by _Sue Thorogood_
I have overseen the care of the Memorial Garden for over 20 years and with a team of loyal helpers for nine months of the year we endeavour to maintain it to a high standard and make it a very special place for everyone, especially the bereaved, to visit.
During the winter months there is a lot of extra work due to the falling leaves in the north west corner of the Churchyard. Extra is always needed and welcomed for this task. Do please let me know, via the Parish Office, if you can help. We do have a top of the range leaf blower, which I raised the money for a few years ago, but the Churchyard working party is small and can’t do everything. Extra help is always appreciated.
## **Bell Ringers**
_report submitted by Anne Townsend_
Those who are able to ring bells at St Nicholas’ are presently only meeting when occasion demands.
_Key moments from a challenging year:_ MAY: Risk assessment for the bells and bell ringing completed JUNE: Chiming of the Ellacombe chimes to participate in the 200[th] Anniversary (picture shows Bernadette – a student of the chimes) WEDDINGS:
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The bells rang out for 8 weddings in 2021 – with the help of bands from St Paulinus, Crayford and St John’s, Eltham
- PEAL: there was a peal attempt by a visiting band of ringers in memory of a local ringer
HOUSEKEEPING MATTERS:
Tidying up of the clock room with help from Peter Appleby
## _Hopes and Aspirations_
- to increase the number of bellringers from the current 3; then it might be possible, once more, to ring the bells for Sunday worship and weddings
- - to find a Tower Captain and Ringing Master for the tower
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**CHLOE** _report submitted by Ann Dyer and Muriel Partridge_ Overseen by _Ann Dyer and Muriel Partridge_ Meets _once a month, Sept-July, 2.30pm in various members’ homes_ Group Aims _to share friendship, fun, and refreshments_
During 2021 we have enjoyed sharing in lunch, poetry, films, quizzes and look forward, up ahead, to book discussions, illustrated talk on Dulwich Picture Gallery, a musical afternoon, London Walk, and Summer picnic. CHLOE is a popular group, welcoming ladies from Chislehurst (over 18), and we are always open to new ideas!
## **Independent Examiner’s Report to the trustees of The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Nicholas, Chislehurst**
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Nicholas, Chislehurst (the Church) for the year ended 31 December 2021.
## **Responsibilities and basis of report**
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As the charity trustees of the Church, 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 Church’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:
1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Church as required by section 130 of the Act; or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
3. 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.
Christopher Archer 12 April 2022
Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales Fidelis Accountancy and Taxation Services Ltd 7 Keymer Close, Biggin Hill, Kent TN16 3DF
## **ST NICHOLAS CHISLEHURST PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL**
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## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES For the year ended 31 December 2021**
________________________________________________________________
|**Unrestric**
**ted**
**Restrict**
**ed**
**Endowm**
**ent**
**funds**
**funds**
**funds**
Not
e
**£**
**£**
**£**
**INCOMING RESOURCES**
Voluntary income
3(a
)
108,050
1,906
-
Activities for generating funds
3(b
)
18,146
3,895
-
Income from Church activities
3(c)
11,350
-
-
Income from investments
3(d
)
1,637
-
9,009
Other income
3(e
)
25,846
306
-
Total incoming resources
165,029
6,107
9,009
**RESOURCES EXPENDED**
Church activities
4(a
)
168,053
5,981
3,567
Exceptional costs
4(b
)
4,031
-
-
Governance costs
4(c)
602
-
-
Total resources expended
172,686
5,981
3,567
**NET INCOMING RESOURCES**
Before other recognised gains &
losses
(7,657)
126
5,442
**NET GAINS ON**
**INVESTMENTS**
7(b
)
30,900
-
49,771
**NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS**
23,243
126
55,213
Balances brought forward
1 January 2021 (2020)
326,323
1,401
580,958
**BALANCES CARRIED**
**FORWARD**
31 DECEMBER 2021 (2020)
349,566
1,527
636,171|**TOTAL FUNDS**
**2021**
2020
**£**
£
**109,95**
**6**
**122,8**
**42**
**22,041**
**14,11**
**1**
**11,350**
**11,78**
**8**
**10,646**
**10,92**
**1**
**26,15**
**2**
**20,4**
**74**
**180,14**
**5**
**180,1**
**36**
**177,60**
**1**
**184,5**
**03**
**4,031**
**11,35**
**3**
**60**
**2**
**511**
**182,23**
**4**
**196,3**
**67**
**(2,089**
**)**
(16,23
1)
**80,671**
44,612
**78,582**
28,381
**908,68**
**2**
880,30
1
**987,26**
**4**
908,68
2|**TOTAL FUNDS**
**2021**
2020
**£**
£
**109,95**
**6**
**122,8**
**42**
**22,041**
**14,11**
**1**
**11,350**
**11,78**
**8**
**10,646**
**10,92**
**1**
**26,15**
**2**
**20,4**
**74**
**180,14**
**5**
**180,1**
**36**
**177,60**
**1**
**184,5**
**03**
**4,031**
**11,35**
**3**
**60**
**2**
**511**
**182,23**
**4**
**196,3**
**67**
**(2,089**
**)**
(16,23
1)
**80,671**
44,612
**78,582**
28,381
**908,68**
**2**
880,30
1
**987,26**
**4**
908,68
2|
|---|---|---|
|||28,381
880,30|
|||1
908,68|
|||2|
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The notes on pages 35 to 39 form part of the accounts
## **ST NICHOLAS CHISLEHURST PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL**
## **BALANCE SHEET at 31 December 2021**
________________________________________________________________
|**Unrestric**
**ted**
**Restrict**
**ed**
**funds**
**funds**
Not
e
**£**
**£**
**FIXED ASSETS**
Tangible
7(a)
60,260
-
Investments
7(b)
219,288
-
279,548
-
**CURRENT ASSETS**
Debtors & prepayments
8
5,455
-
Short term deposits
43,254
1,527
Cash at Bank and in Hand
36,146
-
84,855
1,527
**LIABILITIES**
due within one
year
9
(14,837)
-
**NET CURRENT ASSETS**
70,018
1,527
**TOTAL NET ASSETS**
349,566
1,527
**FUNDS**
**Unrestricted:**
General
106,875
-
Designated:
Church Repair Fund
11(
a)
74,232
-
Church Hall Building
Refurbishment Fund
11(
b)
11(
c)
60,260
108,199
-
-
**Restricted:**
14
-
1,527
**Endowment**
12
-
-|**Endowm**
**ent**
**Fund**
**s**
**£**
232,500
389,782
622,282
-
13,889
__-
13,889
___-
13,889
636,171
-
-
-
-
-
636,171|**TOTAL**
**2021**
**£**
**292,760**
**609,070**
**901,830**
**5,455**
**58,670**
**36,146**
**100,271**
**(14,837**
**)**
**85,434**
**987,264**
**106,875**
**74,232**
**60,260**
**108,199**
**1,527**
**636,171**|**FUNDS**
**2020**
**£**
**292,760**
**528,399**|**FUNDS**
**2020**
**£**
**292,760**
**528,399**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
||||**821,159**||
||||**11,251**
**64,943**
**29,052**
**105,246**|**11,251**
**64,943**
**29,052**|
||||**(17,723)**||
||||**87,523**
**908,682**|**87,523**|
||||**108,632**
**49,232**
**60,260**
**108,199**
**1,401**
**580,958**||
|
|||||
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349,566
1,527 636,171 **987,264**
**908,682**
Approved by the PCC on 14[th] March 2022 and signed on its behalf by:-
## **The Revd Dr Jonathan N Bauer (Rector)**
The notes on pages 35 to 39 form part of the accounts
## **ST NICHOLAS CHISLEHURST PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL**
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS** _For the year ended 31 December 2021_
## ________________________________________________________________
## **1. CHARITY COMMISSION REGISTRATION**
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Nicholas, Chislehurst was registered with the Charity Commission on 28 September 2009, with Registered No. 1131855. It is required to file its annual report and accounts with the Commission and must also send these to the Secretary of the Diocesan Board of Finance.
## **2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES**
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 together with applicable accounting standards and the Charities SORP FRS102 (2016). The policies are set out in full on page 39 of this report.
## **3. INCOMING RESOURCES**
|**Unrestric**
**ted**
**Restrict**
**ed**
**Endowm**
**ent**
**funds**
**funds**
**funds**
**£**
**£**
**£**
(a)**Voluntary income**
Planned giving
72,012
-
-
Tax recoverable
18,271
-
Collections at
services
5,556
1,656
-
Donations
6,211
250
-
Legacies
_6,000
____-
-
108,050
1,906
-|**TOTAL FUNDS**
**2021**
2020
**£**
£
**72,012**
85,74
3
**18,271**
21,94
3
**7,212**
3,860
**6,461**
9,296
**_6,000**
_2,00
0
**109,956**
122,8
42|**TOTAL FUNDS**
**2021**
2020
**£**
£
**72,012**
85,74
3
**18,271**
21,94
3
**7,212**
3,860
**6,461**
9,296
**_6,000**
_2,00
0
**109,956**
122,8
42|
|---|---|---|
|||_
0
122,8|
|||42|
## (b) **Activities for**
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|**generating funds**|**generating funds**||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||St Nicholas Fair|-|3,895|-|**3,895**|-|
||Church Hall hiring|18,146|-|-|**18,146**|14,11|
|||||||1|
|||18,146|3,895|-|**22,041**|14,11|
|||||||1|
|**(c)Income from Church**|||||||
|**Activities**|||||||
||Fees|11,056|-|-|**11,056**|9,801|
||Parish magazine|39|-|-|**39**|840|
||Social events|__255|-|-|**255**|1,147|
|||11,350|-|-|**11,350**|11,78|
|||||||8|
|**(d)Income from**|||||||
|**investments**|||||||
||Dividends & interest|1,637|-|9,009|**10,646**|10,92|
|||||||1|
|||1,637|-|9,009|**10,646**|10,92|
|||||||1|
|**(e)Other incoming**|||||||
|**resources**||-|-|-|**-**|5,743|
|Curate Housing Grant||23,400|-|-|**23,400**|5,850|
||Southbeech rental|-|-|-|**-**|284|
|income||-|-|-|**-**|350|
||Insurance Claim etc||||||
||Filming in church||||||
||LPOW VAT relief|2,446|-|-|**2,446**|1,195|
||Flower income|-|306|-|**306**|348|
||Furlough recovery|-|-|-|**-**|2,080|
||Sequestration income|-|-|-|**-**|4,624|
|||25,846|306|-|**26,152**|20,4|
|||||||74|
|**TOTAL**|**INCOMING**|165,029|6,107|9,009|**180,145**|180,1|
|**RESOURCES**
||||||36|
## **ST NICHOLAS CHISLEHURST PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL**
**NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued)** _For the year ended 31 December 2021_
## **4. RESOURCES EXPENDED**
|(a)
giving
|**Unrestrict**
**ed**
**Restrict**
**ed**
**Endowm**
**ent**
**TOTAL FUNDS**
**funds**
**funds**
**funds**
**2021**
2020
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
£
**Church activities**
Mission and charitable
6,599
5,801
-
**12,400**
17,221
Ministry:
Parish Ofer to Diocese
83,700
-
-
**83,700**
83,700
Clergy working expenses
1,183
-
-
**1,183**
1,580|
|---|---|
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|Clergy housing costs
Church services & music
Church:
Insurance
Utility costs
Repairs & maintenance
Major works
Southbeech costs
Churchyard upkeep
Parish magazine
Education & training
Church Hall running
costs
Church Hall major
repairs
Cost of social events
Administration
Flower Expenses
(b)**Exceptional costs**
Sequestration costs
Costs of letting
Southbeech
**(c)Governance costs**
Independent examination
Bank charges
**TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED**||3,325
-
10,427
6,359
3,589
5,628
6,665
5,964
150
-
19,045
-
183
15,236
-
168,053
586
3,445
4,031
400
202
602
172,686||-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
180
5,981
-
-
-
-
-
-
5,981||-
-
-
-
-
251
-
1,089
2,227
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3,567
-
-
-
-
-
-
3,567|**3,325**
**-**
**10,427**
**6,359**
**3,589**
**5,879**
**6,665**
**1,089**
**8,191**
**150**
**-**
**19,045**
-
**183**
**15,236**
**180**
**177,601**
**586**
**3,445**
**4,031**
**400**
**202**
**602**
**182,234**|1,739
10,073
6,416
3,467
4,785
2,758
7,439
6,315
305
-
16,644
8,487
564
12,720
290
184,50|1,739
10,073
6,416
3,467
4,785
2,758
7,439
6,315
305
-
16,644
8,487
564
12,720
290
184,50|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||||||||
|||||||||3
8,857
2,496
11,353|3
8,857
2,496|
|||||||||||
|||||||||400
111
511
196,36|400
111
511|
|||||||||||
|||||||||||
|||||||||7||
**5. STAFF COSTS** (included in the above figures) for the administrator, the hall cleaner and the organist/choir master amount to £20,145 (2020 - £22,704). The stipend of the Rector is paid by the diocese.
## **ST NICHOLAS CHISLEHURST PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL**
**NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued)** _For the year ended 31 December 2021_
## **6. TRANSACTIONS WITH MEMBERS OF THE PCC AND RELATED PARTIES**
- Note 4(a) shows the total of PCC payments for the Rector and Assistant Curate towards their working expenses and housing costs. The total stewardship income from members of the PCC in 2021 was £9,094 (2020 - £11,949). Groundforce1, a company closely connected to one member of the PCC was paid £502 for gardening at the vacant Rectory,
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£240 for emptying the Churchyard tip and won the competitive tender for relevelling the patio at the Church Hall, £1,752.
## **7. FIXED ASSETS**
## (a) **Tangible assets used by the PCC**
Freehold land and buildings: Cost at 1 January 2021 and at 31 December 2021 **£292,760**
The Curate’s house at Southbeech, Old Perry Street, BR7 6PL was purchased in 2001 for £232,500.
St Nicholas Church Hall was given to the PCC in 1921, mostly rebuilt in 1977 and extended in 1987.
The total historic cost was £60,260. Neither sum is being depreciated.
## **(b) Investments – movements during the year: -**
|**(b)**
**Investments – movements during the year: -**|**ents during the year: -**|**ents during the year: -**|**ents during the year: -**||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
**£**
Represented by shares in
CBF
Church of England
Funds:
Market value on 1
January
**528,3**
**99**
Global Equities
Investment Fund
Net gain on
revaluation
**80,6**
**71**
Investment Fund
(Equities)
**609,0**
**70**
**8 8. DEBTORS**
**2021**
**£**
Debtors and prepayments
**-**
Tax recoverable
**4,655**
VAT recoverable
**800**
__ __
**5,455**
**9**.**LIABILITIES due within one year**
Goods and services
**4,687**
Donations allocated out of 2021 (2020) income
**10,150**
**14,837**
**10. GIVING TO MISSIONS & CHARITIES**
Church Mission Society
**2,000**
Welcare in Bromley
**1,000**
Children in Distress
**2,000**
Whitechapel Mission
**2,100**
Association of Christian Resource Organisations
serving Sudan (UK)
**1,250**
Children’s Society
**2,000**|
**£**
Represented by shares in
CBF
Church of England
Funds:|||**£**|
||**528,3**
**99**
Global Equities
Investment Fund|||**79,3**
**41**|
||**80,6**
**71**
Investment Fund
(Equities)|||**529,7**
**29**|
||**609,0**
**70**|||**609,0**
**70**|
|||||2020
**£**
268
10,98
3
-
____
11,25
1
12,27
3
5,45
0
17,72
3|
||||**2021**||
||||**£**||
||||**-**||
||||**4,655**||
||||**800**
||
||||__ __
**5,455**||
||||||
||||**4,687**||
|||**10,150**|||
|||**14,837**|||
||||||
|||**2,000**||4,000|
|||**1,000**||1,000|
|||**2,000**||2,750|
|||**2,100**||1,900|
|||**1,250**||250|
|||**2,000**||1,800|
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|Church Army, Marylebone Women’s Hostel|**2,000**
1,750|**2,000**
1,750|
|---|---|---|
|Bromley youth charities||**-**
1,240|
|Assistance to poorer parishes and other items||_
**50**
_2,53
1|
|**Total**|**12,400**
17,22
1||
## **ST NICHOLAS CHISLEHURST PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued)** _For the year ended 31 December 2021_
|**11.**
**Movement in Funds**|**11.**
**Movement in Funds**|**11.**
**Movement in Funds**|**11.**
**Movement in Funds**|**11.**
**Movement in Funds**|**11.**
**Movement in Funds**|**11.**
**Movement in Funds**|**11.**
**Movement in Funds**|**11.**
**Movement in Funds**|**11.**
**Movement in Funds**||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||**Openin**
**g**
**Balance**
**Income in**
**year**
**Expenditur**
**e in year**
**Inter**
**Fund**
**Transfers**
**Investm**
**ent**
**Result**|||||||||**Closing**
**Balanc**
**e**|
|||**£**|**£**||**£**
**£**||||**£**|**£**|
|**Unrestricted**|||||||||||
|General||108,632|165,029||(172,686)
(25,000)||||30,900|106,875|
|**Designated**|||||||||||
|Church Repair||49,232||-|-|25,000|||-|74,232|
|Hall Building||60,260||-|-||-||-|60,260|
|Refurbishment||108,199||-|-||-||-|108,19
9|
|**Restricted**|||||||||||
|Minor funds||1,401
||306|(180)||-||-|1,527|
|Away Giving||-||5,801
|(5,801)||-||-|-|
|**Endowments**||580,958||9,009
|(3,5
67
)||-||49,771|636,171|
|**Totals**|**908,682**||**180,145**
**(**||**182,234**
**)**||**-**|**80,671**||**987,26**
**4**|
## **DESIGNATED FUNDS FOR CHURCH BUILDINGS**
Financial provision is being made via designated funds for future non-annual repairs and renewal.
- **(a) Church Repair Fund** - The PCC makes regular deposits into diocesan accounts as recommended by the Church architect and the diocesan surveyor, for future quinquennial fabric repairs to the Church and the Curate's house. The Fund stood at £49,232 at the start of the year. A further £25,000 has been transferred from General Fund to spread the burden of anticipated exceptional costs over a five-year cycle.
- **(b) Church Hall** - The hall is run on a self-financing basis to generate sufficient funds to meet any major work on the fabric of the Hall. The annual income and expenditure and the resultant financial surplus or deficit from its operations is accounted for within the General Fund Statement of Financial Activities. The designated fund represents the historic book value of the building which as such is an illiquid asset.
- **(c) Church Refurbishment Fund** - The fund stood at £108,199 on 1st January and remains the same at 31[st] December 2021.
**12. ENDOWMENT FUNDS**
- Capital funds which the PCC has no power to expend (permanent), or which may be spent in certain circumstances (expendable). The income is available for specific purposes as follows:
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- **(a** Churchyard fund - to maintain 26 graves in St Permanent endowments **)** Nicholas churchyard market value **(** Fabric Trust - for repairs to the church fabric } **£97,522 b )**
- **(c** Nussey Trust - for church maintenance **) (** Clergy House Trust - an expendable endowment. It holds the curate's house (see note **d** 7(a), investments of **£280,227** and short term deposits **£13,889.** The income arising is **)** available to the PCC and the capital is available for ecclesiastical purposes in or near the parish under the oversight of the Diocese as custodian trustee.
- **(e** Hawes Trust - it is agreed that the capital may be invested in an accumulating fund, **)** provided that the two-family graves are maintained. The capital may be used after May 2059 (Market value **£12,033** ).
**13. CONNECTED CHARITIES**
Monies handled by the St Nicholas branch of the Mother's Union are not included in these accounts.
**14. RESTRICTED FUNDS**
- a) The church holds a fund of £603 available to meet the objects of ‘Chislehurst Relief in Need’ (£603 2020)
- b) In the year the Flower Fund had income of £306 and expenses of £180, leaving a balance of £924 (2020 - £798)
## **ST NICHOLAS CHISLEHURST PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL ACCOUNTING POLICIES**
## _For the year ended 31 December 2021_
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 together with applicable accounting standards and SORP FRS102 (2016).
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for investment assets, which are shown at market value. The financial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body, nor those that are informal gatherings of church members.
## **Fund Accounting**
Endowment funds are funds, the capital of which must be retained either permanently or at the PCC's discretion; the income derived from the endowment is to be used either as restricted or unrestricted income funds depending upon the purpose for which the endowment was established in the first place.
Restricted funds comprise (a) income from endowments that is to be expended only on the restricted purposes intended by the donor, and (b) revenue donations or grants for a specific PCC activity intended by the donor. Unrestricted funds are income funds that are to be spent on the PCC's general purposes.
Designated funds are general funds set aside by the PCC for use in the future. Funds are designated for particular projects for administration purposes only. Designated funds remain unrestricted, and the PCC may move any surplus to
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other general funds.
## **Resources expended**
Donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, if that award creates a binding or constructive obligation on the PCC. The diocesan parish share expected to be paid over is accounted for when due. All other expenditure is recognised when it is incurred.
## **Fixed assets**
Consecrated and benefice property is not included in the accounts in accordance with the s.10 (2) (a) and (c) of the Charities Act 2011.
## **Incoming resources**
Planned giving, collections and similar donations are recognised when received. The Tax refunds are recognised when the incoming resource to which they relate is received. Grants and legacies are accounted for when the PCC is entitled to the use of the resources, their ultimate receipt is considered reasonably certain and the amounts due are readily quantifiable. Dividends are accounted for when declared receivable, interest as and when accrued by the payer. All incoming resources are accounted for gross.
## **Charities Act 2011**
Moveable church furnishings held by the rector and churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal are inalienable property, listed in the church's inventory, which can be inspected (at any reasonable time). For anything acquired prior to 2000 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the financial statements. Subsequently no individual item has cost more that £5,000 so all such expenditure has been written off when incurred.
**St Nicholas Parish Office The Village Hall Church Lane Chislehurst BR75PE**
**0208467 0196**
**www.stnicholas-chislehurst.org.uk**
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## St Nicholas Church, Chislehurst
@stnickschislehurst
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