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2021-12-31-accounts

THE PARISH of RAVENSHEAD

in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2021

“We are a worshipping community with a mission to share the love of God”

Background:

St Peter’s PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent in promoting in the parish of Ravenshead the whole mission of the church – pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. The PCC is responsible for the Church of St Peter’s, Sheepwalk Lane, Ravenshead and the Centre, as well as St. Mary’s Chapel, Newstead Abbey and is made up as follows:-

Vicar Revd. Kate Byrom Curate Revd. Claire Melless Reader Kathryn Browne Minister with PTO Revd. Richard Kirby [co-opted annually] Churchwardens Claire Mackenzie [St. Peter’s 2020-2024] Philip Johnson [St. Peter’s 2021-2025] Doreen Barringham (Abbey Chapel) Treasurer Sven Lagerberg [PCC Laity Member 2020-2023] Representative on the Diocesan Synod David Owen [until APM 2023] Representatives on Kathryn Browne [until APM 2023] Deanery Synod David Owen [until APM 2023] Claire Mackenzie [until APM 2023] Elected members Leta Budden [until APM 2022] Linda Kirby [PCC Secretary until APM 2022] Val Howell [until APM 2022] Christine Richmond [until APM 2022] Andrea Lagerberg [2020-2023] David Sneath [2020-2023]

Committees:

Standing committee - This is the only committee required by law. It has power to transact the business of the PCC in between its meetings, subject to any directions given by the PCC. The PCC also receives reports from the following sub-groups:

Children and families Worship Homegroups _Abbey Chapel _
Diocesan Synod Choir Communications Ravenshead C of E School
_Pastoral _ _Outreach _ _Youth _ _Eco and Green Church _
_Prayer _ Centre Health, Safety, Safeguarding Social Committee

Review of the year 2021:

The Annual Parochial Church Meeting in 2021 took place entirely via zoom with 34 members present. At that meeting Philip Johnson was elected as Warden at St. Peter’s filling the vacancy left by Maureen Smith who had retired early due to moving out of the Parish.

There were 5 lay representative vacancies on the PCC, however, there were no applications prior to the meeting and none were taken from the floor. Thus, out of an allocation of 12 only 7 places were filled.

The May and July meetings took place via zoom due to restrictions being in place regarding meeting indoors and at our May meeting the usual Appointment of Officers and Appointment of Committees took place the latter covering all of the ministries that take place within our church family. We also discussed the Growing Disciples Plan including the Gift Day outcome for our new Administrator who was already in place and the hopeful appointment of a Family and Children’s worker.

Our July meeting again centred on the appointment of a Families and Children’s Worker putting in place advertising and the appointment of an interview panel. We also discussed coming out of COVID and a new service pattern was agreed to be put in place. This to be reviewed in the Spring of 2022.

From September our meeting time was changed from 7.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and this has worked well. Attendance for the PCC year has been patchy at times due to members having difficulty with the zoom meetings and being poorly with COVID. As part of her training our curate Revd. Claire Melless chaired out November meeting which took place in church to allow for social distancing.

September meeting looked at restarting the autumn seeking to find an organist, kick-start the flowers in church, new initiatives St. Peter’s in the Woods and Youth Drop in Games Café. A recycling day was planned and the PCC were briefed on the Special Services which were to take place on the second Sunday of each month at 11 a.m. Concerns were also raised regarding a considerable number of church family members who had not yet come back into church.

During the year at each meeting there has been a report on Safeguarding and Health and Safety issues. A detailed report from the Safeguarding Officer will be submitted to this Annual Meeting and can be found in the Reports Booklet. COVID 19 pandemic has been on each agenda throughout the year as the PCC has monitored how to move forward or not as the virus has decreased and again increased seeking all the time to respond to the various guidelines and regulations.

Other main issues discussed by the PCC have been our Charitable and Mission Giving, Growing Disciples Plan and in January we reviewed the Service Pattern the PCC being part of the process along with other groups in this review. At our last meeting together in March the new Service Pattern was present and there was also a presentation for a new Business Model for the Centre.

It has been an extremely busy year and despite the pandemic we have managed to sustain the business of the church keeping it active for its members and community. I am grateful to all those who have diligently written reports reflecting their areas of ministry for the PCC providing us with information and updates giving us an overview of how extensive the ministry at St. Peter’s is.

Linda Kirby – PCC Secretary

The finances of the church are sound despite the ongoing impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic. A successful gift day initiative was undertaken raising funds for the ongoing costs of the Administrator and in preparation for the recruitment of the Children and Families worker. Activity in the Centre was severely restrained during the first half of the year however it progressively returned to normal levels through the 2nd half. The Centres finances were supported by Coronavirus related grants from both the Diocese and Gedling Borough Council. Parish share was paid in full and the church continued to give generously to external organisations.

The PCC allocated a budget for giving in 2021 and the following disbursements were made:

Christians against Poverty £500
Mission Aviation Fellowship £500
Mercy Ships £500
Betel Of UK, Nottingham £150
Beacon Centre Mansfield £500
Open Doors UK and Ireland £500
Mothers Union Southwell £350
Prison Fellowship Lowdham Grange £500		 Samaritans Mansfield £250
Lighthouse £250
Notts Clergy and Dependents fund £100
Nottinghamshire Independent Domestic
Abuse Services £500
Tear Fund £223.45
Children’s Society £258
Arnold Food Bank £70
Total £5151.45

Total £5151.45 Sven Lagerberg – Treasurer

Vicar’s Review of 2021:

This year has been about rebuilding, but slowly has been the order of the day (see the worship report). Most churches are noticing a reduction in numbers from before the pandemic and we are no exception. Some folks are understandably anxious about returning, others have changed their Sunday habits and some vulnerable people have deteriorated in health. We, like other churches, are finding it harder to find people to help with the various tasks needed for the smooth running of church activities. Nonetheless for those who gather in church there has been a palpable sense of joy in meeting together on a Sunday morning and, I believe, a renewed appreciation of one another. Some people are finding the livestream a helpful support, as well as the sending of service materials to everyone who wants them. It wasn’t until September that more services were added to the service pattern, but these were under threat at the end of the year as the omicron variant of the virus made its presence felt.

Against this backdrop I have a sense of God’s love for us as a parish and the assurance of his presence. There are many signs of encouragement – the Centre being fully used again, a depth of spirituality growing at the small Children and Families service and the growth of the second Sunday visitor-friendly Specials. It may be that we are being pruned, which can feel uncomfortable, but I was reminded recently that Jesus is the vine and our job is only to abide in him. Our heavenly Father, the gardener, is in charge and if we remain in the vine fruit is promised. This is an exciting assurance to take with us into the next year.

Revd Kate Byrom

Financial Statement - see separate document:

Churchwardens’ Report on Fabric:

The Fabric Committee continues to oversee the upkeep and maintenance of the building and grounds, although again it was an unusual year. The first part of the year we were still having zoom meetings and doing what we could without getting too close.

Maureen Smith finally was able to hand over her role to Philip Johnson after the APCM in May.

We arranged a faculty to have a baby changing unit put into the disabled bathroom in the Church, although we had not had it installed by the end of 2021 it will be in imminently. We also did the necessary research to get the right paint for the front doors which will be painted as soon as we get some better weather.

The windows in the Church office and Sacristy were replaced and minor repairs done to the ceilings in both rooms where water damage had occurred, a window in the Lounge was also replaced as it had blown badly.

A new dehumidifier was purchased for the Choir Vestry as the old one ceased to function.

The Wardens met with our Health and Safety officer and a couple of local Heating and Ventilation Company representatives to discuss how to make the building as Covid secure as possible, our unique shaped roof causing additional challenges again!

The Wardens would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has stepped up and helped us to keep the Church open and welcoming over 2021, from tending the gardens to filling Christingle bags, your cheerful willingness has been a great blessing.

Church Attendance:

The average number of adults attending in person in 2021 was 48, with 3 children.

The average number of views per week for the Facebook live-screen services was 80.

Claire Mackenzie and Philip Johnson - Churchwardens

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Electoral Roll:

With the sad news that June Bullick died on the 21 March 2022 the changes have been made to the Electoral Roll. A revised print for public display will be produced for the Annual Parochial Church meeting on Sunday 3[rd] April 2022.

The 2022 revision to the Electoral Roll for St Peter’s, Ravenshead and St Mary’s Chapel, Newstead Abbey is completed and may now be displayed at least 14 days prior to the Annual Parochial Church meeting on Sunday 3[rd] April 2022.

223 eligible people have applied for inclusion on the Church Electoral Roll.

2021 has been a difficult year and there have been many changes which are summarised as:

Membership at last publication (2021) 226
Deaths -8
Left the Church / District -2
New Members +7
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Revised Church Electoral Roll 2022 223
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The displayed Electoral Roll will be a sub-set of the full details provided by persons included on the Roll. To maintain confidentiality of data, a detailed copy of the full entry for an individual will be made available on request by the individual or their legal representative.

Allan Rogers – Church Electoral Roll Officer

Southwell Diocesan and Newstead Deanery Synods:

Diocesan –

The Bishop has been very positive giving voice to leading the world rather than our habit of being in the “slow lane”.

1) “God is not done with us yet”

He suggested seven streams of work where we anticipate that accelerating change can result not only in being more efficient and effective but also becoming a more Christ-centred and Jesus-shaped Church for the 2020’s.

1) Transformational Change Appointments

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Finance -

It was acknowledged that Financial Planning is crucial even though current circumstances make it very fluid.

It is a plan anticipating a significant deficit but understanding the impact on personal incomes in this pandemic but also the paramount commission of mission & ministry.

There were also motions dealing with church fabric management and costs from which I took this to include a more significant transfer of duty to laity to manage this aspect.

Safeguarding is still “centre stage” as a result of the publication of The Independent Inquiry Child Sexual Abuse – The Anglican Church.

Independence from organisational control will no doubt be in the forefront of church regulation with changes in structure and transparency.

David Owen - Newstead Deanery

Deanery –

There have been three meetings since last Years APM.

Aprils meeting was held via zoom for the final time. The focus at this meeting was a talk given by Tony Brown. ‘The Parishes Funding Campaign consultant.’ His talk advised us how we could set up a successful campaign; what we could include and the steps taken plus the type of administration that needed to be put in place.

Our first virtual meeting was held in Eastwood church in November. Here we met the new Archdeacon of Newark The Venerable Tors Ramsey, who gave us insight on her role in this diocese. Also to say that without an appointed Area Dean at that time then she would be the person to contact, should a need arise. The February meeting was held at St Peter’s Ravenshead where we were introduced to Revd. Pat Hemstock as the new area Dean for Newstead.

As a getting to know you session we shared Good News events and the type of things that are happening in our Churches around the Deanery.

For this coming year we were all encouraged to hold some Mission outreach event big or small and given ideas and advice how we could do this successfully.

Kathryn Browne [ Synod Representative]

Other Reports: [see separate booklet]

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St Peter’s and St Mary’s Accounts

Financial Year to 31st December 2021

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST PETER'S RAVENSHEAD PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST PETER'S RAVENSHEAD PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST PETER'S RAVENSHEAD PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST PETER'S RAVENSHEAD
BALANCE SHEET AT 31 DECEMBER 2021
2021 2021 2020 2020
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors - Weddingdeposits £600 £500.00
Short term deposits CBF £3,850 £3,848.38
Short term deposits CBF £19,465 £19,455.05
Barclays current account £85,366 £72,141
£109,281 £95,945
Newstead Chapel bank accounts £18,374 £19,222
VAT account £487
CURRENT LIABILITIES
VAT account -£370
Creditors -£1,620
MCA £0 -£4,925
£125,665 £110,728
FUNDS
Unrestricted
General Fund balance £93,377 £86,389
Restricted funds
Organ £1,146 £1,269
CommunityBuildingFund CBF £3,850 £3,848
Administrator/Children and families worker £8,919
£13,914 £5,118
Newstead Chapel £18,374 £19,222
TOTAL FUNDS £125,665 £110,728
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST PETER'S RAVENSHEAD PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST PETER'S RAVENSHEAD PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST PETER'S RAVENSHEAD PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST PETER'S RAVENSHEAD PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST PETER'S RAVENSHEAD PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST PETER'S RAVENSHEAD PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST PETER'S RAVENSHEAD PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST PETER'S RAVENSHEAD
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
For theyear ended 31 December 2021
2021 2020
Ravenshead Newstead
Chapel		 Ravenshead Newstead
Chapel
Notes Unres Res &
Allocated		 Unres Total Unres Res &
Allocate
d		 Unres Total
Fund Funds Fund Fund Funds Fund
INCOMING RESOURCES
Incoming resources from donors 2(a) 112,647 6,012 118,660 120085 4597 124682
Other voluntary incoming resources 2(b) 6,382 154 6,536 3943 3943
Incoming Resources Build Fund 2(b) - 0
Incoming Resources Organ Fund 2(b) - 0
Incoming Resources Administrator/Youth and 2(b) 16,570 16,570
Incoming Resources Centre 2(c) 18,099 18,099 8476 8476
Incoming Resources from charitable & ancilla 2(c) 5,414 947 6,361 3312 1532 4844
Income from investments 2(d) 10 2 1 13 82 16 15 113
Other ordinary incoming resources 2(e) 274 274 108 11 120

TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES		 142,826 16,572 7,114 166,513 136007 16 6155 142178
RESOURCES USED
Missionary and charitable giving 3(a) 5,151 5,151 5918 5918
Activities directly relating to the work of the ch 3(b) 114,550 7,957 122,508 113374 8046 121420
Fund raising and publicity 3(c) 28 28 0 0
Organ Fund 3(b) 124 124 441 441
Build Fund 3(b) 0
Centre 3(b) 14,370 14,370 17153 17153
Church management & administration 3(d) 1,479 5 1,484 2791 2791
Administrator/Youth and Families worker 3(d) 260 7,652 7,912
TOTAL RESOURCES USED 135,838 7,775 7,962 151,576 139235 441 8046 147722
14,937 -5545
NET INCOMING / - OUTGOING RESOURCES 6,988 8,797 848
-		 14,937 -3228 -425 -1891 -5545
BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD 86,389 5,118 19,222 110,728 89617 5542 21113 116273
Transfer of funds 0
BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD 93,377 13,914 18,374 125,665 86389 5118 19222 110728
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST PETER'S RAVENSHE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST PETER'S RAVENSHE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST PETER'S RAVENSHE AD
For theyear ended 31 December 2021
1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The accounts areprepared on an accruals basis.
2021 2020
Ravenshead Newstead
Chapel		 Ravenshead Newstead
Chapel
2 INCOMING RESOURCES Unres Restricted Total Unres Restricted Total
Fund Fund Fund Fund
2(a) INCOMING RESOURCES FROM DONORS
Covenanted giving 86067 3692 89759 87307 3492 90799
Gift Aid recovered on covenants 20449 902 21351 20964 908 21871
Uncovenanted giving ( Envelopes) 3701 3701 9830 35 9865
Collections (open plate) at all services 2430 1418 3848 1984 162 2147
112647 0 6012 118660 120085 0 4597 124682
2(b) OTHER VOLUNTARY INCOMING RESOURCES
Organ/Sound System 0 0
Administrator/Youth and Families worker 16570 16570
Church Maintenance 0 0
Flowers 0 0
Donations Appeals etc 4610 154 4764 3001 3001
Fetes, Bazaars, other fund-raising events 1772 1772 942 942
6382 16570 154 23106 3943 0 0 3943
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE & ANCILLARY TRADING
2(c) Magazines 0 0
CENTRE 11159 11159 8476 8476
Centre Grants (Covid) 6940 6940
Fees 3905 947 4852 2517 1532 4049
Study Notes 0 0
Lounge hire 462 462 586 586
Pebbles/RockSolid 1047 1047 209 209
23513 0 947 24460 11788 0 1532 13320
INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS
2(d) Dividends & interest Church 10 1 11 82 15 97
Dividends & interest Build Fund 2 2 16 16
10 2 1 13 82 16 15 113
OTHER INCOMING RESOURCES
2(e) Insurance claims 0 0
Sundry 217 217 54 11 65
Bank charge loyalty bonus 56 56 54 54
MCA grant completion 1 1 0
274 0 0 274 108 0 11 120
166513 142178
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 142826 16572 7114 166513 136007 16 6155 142178
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST PETER'S RAVENSHEAD PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST PETER'S RAVENSHEAD PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST PETER'S RAVENSHEAD PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST PETER'S RAVENSHEAD PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST PETER'S RAVENSHEAD PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST PETER'S RAVENSHEAD
NOTES TO THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
For theyear ended 31 December 2021.
2021 2020
Ravenshead Newstead
Chapel		 Ravenshead Newstead
Chapel
Unres Res. Total Unres Res. Total
**3 ** RESOURCES USED Funds Funds Funds Funds
**3(a) ** MISSIONARY & CHARITABLE GIVING
Overseas 1000.00 1000.00 1200 1200
Other Societies 0.00 0
Relief & Development Agencies 0.00 0
Home Missions & other Church Soci e
4151.45		 4151.45 4718 4718
Non charitable Giving 0.00 0
5151.45 0.00 0.00 5151.45 5918 0 0 5918
**3(b) ** ACTIVITIES DIRECTLY RELATING TO
THE WORK OF THE CHURCH
Ministry: 0
Diocesan share 96146 7400 103546 95548 7400 102948
1 Clergyexpense 1600 1600 1473 1473
2 Church runningexpenses 7081 507 7589 7797 483 8280
Church maintenance 500 500 1224 1224
Major repairs / replacements - Churc h
1760		 1760 170 170
CommunityBuildingFund 0 0
PEBBLES/rOCK/Bte Size/MessyCh
1496		 1496 952 952
Expenditure on Parish Magazine 0 0
3 CENTRE runningexpenses 11666 11666 12440 12440
3 CENTRE maintenance 2704 2704 4713 4713
Organ/Sound System 124 124 441 441
Training/ retreats /s 640 640 44 44
Fees 45 45 0
pay/ Exps Organist 1910 1910 3105 3105
Choirmaster 0 0
Choir expenses 0 0
Church service needs 939 939 593 593
Garden maintenance 160 160 222 222
4 Sundry 2183 50 2233 1979 163 2142
Natal 0 0
Loan interest 89 89 267 267
128920 124 7957 137001 130526 441 8046 139014
3(c)
FUND RAISING & PUBLICITY
6
7 Costs of social events 0.00
Costs of fetes,bazaars,other fund ra 28 28
28 0 0 28 0 0 0 0
3(d)
CHURCH MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION
Administrator 260 7652 7912 1560 1560
Postage & stationery 289 289 248 248
Subscriptions/Licences 748 748 596 596
Bank Charges 442 5 447 387 387
1739 7652 5 9396 2791 0 0 2791
TOTAL RESOURCES USED 135838 7775 7962 151576 139235 441 8046 147722
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST PETER'S RAVENSHEAD PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST PETER'S RAVENSHEAD PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST PETER'S RAVENSHEAD PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST PETER'S RAVENSHEAD PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST PETER'S RAVENSHEAD PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST PETER'S RAVENSHEAD
NOTES TO THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
For theyear ended 31 December 2021
RESOURCES USED
2021 2020
3(b)1 CLERGY EXPENSES
Vicar/Curate General expenses 487 425
Telephone 575 600
Relief Vicar 178 128
Verger 360 320
1600 1473
3(b)2 CHURCH RUNNING EXPENSES
Cleaning 2271 3317
Heat & light 2976 2908
Insurance 1199 1197
Water & refuse 122 123
Fire safety 261
Telephone 252 252
7081 7797
3(b)3 CENTRE RUNNING EXPENSES
Cleaning 1986 2078
Heat & light 4464 4362
Insurance 514 513
Water & refuse 501 610
Fire safety/training 590 532
TelephoneBroadband 599 588
Marketing 773 465
Non recoverable VAT 186 210
Hire costs 581 898
Fund raising costs 923 622
Web Creation 550
Sundries 1561
11666 12440
3(b)4 SUNDRY
Flowers
study notes 64
Greeting Cards
hospitallity 54
Equipment 559 280
photocopier 600 600
sundry 407 1036
outreach 563
2183 1979

Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of st Peters Ravenshead PCC On accounts for the year ended Charity no (if any) 31 December 2021 Set out on pages Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 {"the Charities Act.) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to.. examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, lo follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 14515llb) of the Charities Act, and to state whether particular matters have come lo my attention. Basis of independent My examination was carried out in accordance with general Diredions given examinef s slatement by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. 11 also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosLJres in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair, view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention examiner's statement (other than that disclosed below'l which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements. to keep accounting records in accordance wilh section 130 of the Charities A¢t', and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met., or 2. to which, in my opinion, atlenlion should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Ple8se delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Date: Name: REBECCA BOWES FCCA IER