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2020-12-31-accounts

Annual Report and Financial Statements of the Parochial Church Council of All Saints Alrewas Staffordshire

For the year ended 31[st] December 2020 Charity registration number: 1132083

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The Parochial Church Council of All Saints Alrewas Trustees’ Annual Report for the year ended 31[st] December 2020

Charity registration number: 1132083

Objectives and Activities

The Parochial Church Council of All Saints Alrewas (the PCC) has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent, the Reverend Prebendary John Allan, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelical, social and ecumenical. The PCC is also spiritually responsible for the maintenance of the church.

The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and to become part of our parish community at All Saints. The PCC maintains an overview of worship throughout the parish and makes suggestions on how our services can involve the many groups that live within our parish. Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer, scripture, music and sacrament. Also, through non-sacramental activities of hospitality and fellowship we aim to reach non churched members of the community.

Public Benefit

The trustees of the PCC are aware of the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit in The Advancement of Religion for the Public Benefit and have had regard to it in their administration of the Charity. The trustees believe that, by promoting the work of the Church of England in the Ecclesiastical Parish, it helps to promote the whole mission of the Church (pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical) more effectively, and that in doing so it provides a benefit to the public by:

The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church, and to become part of our community at All Saints, Alrewas . The PCC maintains an overview of worship and makes suggestions on how our services can involve the many groups that live within our parish. Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer and scripture, music and sacrament, and outreach and service in and for the wider village community.

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Achievements and Performance

Although a sizable proportion of 2020 was affected by national as well as local restrictions relating to the Covid-19 pandemic, All Saints Alrewas was able to fulfil the following in support of its objectives:

Financial Review

In common with many charities, the PCC faced a challenging year financially as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The periods when the Church building was closed; when no services were held; and the inability for most of the normal fundraising events to take place has resulted in a material fall in income.

Nevertheless as a consequence of God’s provision, the faithfulness of regular committed givers, the support of the Diocese of Lichfield, and proactive financial management, the PCC has navigated it way through an unprecedentedly challenging year without any material depletion of its cash resources. Such an outcome appeared highly unlikely in the early months of the pandemic.

It should be noted that whilst the independently examined accounts report a deficit for the year of £6,123 the actual underlying position was a deficit of just £303. The difference is accounted for by the PCC having switched from the accruals method of accounting to the receipts and payments method with the consequence that charitable donations allocated from 2019’s surplus income were not physically paid until 2020.

The residual deficit of £303 is a direct consequence of expenditure made from designated / restricted funds during the year with the General Fund, from which all day to day expenditure is met,

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recording a surplus of c£1,800. This outcome was only possible as result of Diocesan support requiring the PCC to contribute only 10.5 months of its normal Parish Share obligation.

Reserves Policy

It is PCC policy to try to maintain a minimum balance of £10,000 in its Fabric Fund ‘A’ (restricted fund) to provide for unforeseen expenses arising in relation to the fabric of the church building or upkeep of the churchyard. The balance of the Fund at the year-end was £12,466 which is comfortably higher than this target.

Investment Policy

The charity is granted power to invest in suitable investments under the PCC Powers Measure 1956 and the Trustees Act 2000. As a charity, the Trustees have a duty of care to take such advice as is appropriate before investments are undertaken. This advice is sought from the Central Board of Finance (CCLA) in London.

The charity’s investment policies are based on two key principles: -

Investment policy for long-term funds is aimed primarily at generating a sustainable income, with due regard to the need for the preservation of capital value, and the possible need to realise investments to meet operational needs. The charity does not have a policy of generating income at excessive or high risk – known as “purchasing income”, where high returns are guaranteed at the expense of capital.

In summary, the charity has an overall policy to maximise income while preserving the real value of its funds. Due to the nature of the charity, an ethical investment policy is taken into consideration when investments are made:

The charity follows the Ethical Investment Advisory policy as recommended by the Lichfield Diocese which includes the following:

Planned giving, collections and donations are the main sources of fund raising along with tax recoverable.

Safeguarding

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The PCC believe they have fulfilled their 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).

Reporting Serious Incidents

A Serious Incident is an adverse event, whether actual or alleged, which results in or risks significant harm to the charity’s beneficiaries, employees, office holders, volunteers or to others who come into contact with the charity through its work, loss of the charity’s money or assets, damage to the charity’s property or harm to the charity’s work or reputation.

The trustees are not aware of any Serious Incidents in the last year.

Fundraising

The PCC takes it fundraising responsibilities seriously and is very grateful to all donors – whether regular or occasional – for their support of the church and church events. PCC supporters are never taken for granted. The PCC take full responsibility for fundraising and do not use commercial organisations or professional fundraisers. All money raised is either by donations, fundraising events, special appeals or legacies for which the PCC are most grateful.

Volunteers

The members of the PCC would like to thank all the volunteers who work so hard to make our Church a lively and vibrant community. We especially wish to convey our appreciation of and gratitude for the committed involvement of our non-stipendiary licensed clergy and lay ministers, our Parish Officers, Pastoral Care Team, and everyone who generously uses their time and talents to support the ongoing ministry, mission and outreach of our Parish Church.

Review of the Year

Key Statistics Summary

The Church Electoral Roll, revised in 2020, had 163 adults on roll.

Due to the Covid-19 situation affecting the majority of 2020, the usual National Church statistics for weekly worship were not collected. During the weeks the church building was allowed to be used for public worship, our Covid-secure maximum attendance space was for 51 persons, with actual total Sunday service attendances averaging between 30 and 40.

Easter Sunday services were cancelled due to the national lockdown, and in-person Christmas Day services totalled 44. A series of special outdoor Christmas Caroling services held in the churchyard were attended by more than 500 people.

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In 2020 there were no baptisms, 5 marriage services, and 15 funeral services held in church, with a further 19 funerals conducted at local crematoria.

Notable Developments

Future Plans

Although future planning is contingent upon the relaxation of national and local Covid restrictions, the following are anticipated for 2021:

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Risk Management

The Church Wardens, working collaboratively with the Incumbent and other church leaders, carry out regular Health and Safety Reviews and regularly inspect premises for potential hazards. Diocesan-approved safeguarding policies, practices and training are in place for child protection and for work with vulnerable adults, including rigorous DBS checking of staff and volunteers. Our insurances are reviewed annually to ensure adequate cover. An informal review of any new risks which may impact the work of the Church in the Parish is ongoing.

The Trustees assume responsibility for ensuring the Independent Examiner is provided with all of the information required in order to carry out the annual Independent Examination of Financial Accounts.

Structure, Governance and Management

The PCC is a Body Corporate established by the Church of England and is a Charity registered with the Charity Commission. The PCC is governed by the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure (1956) as amended that came into effect on 2[nd] January 1957, and the Church Representation Rules (contained in Schedule 3 to the Synodical Government Measure 1969 as amended).

The method of appointment of the PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. The Council comprises the Incumbent, the Churchwardens, a representative of the Readers, those elected to the Deanery Synod, and other members who are elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting, by those on the Electoral Roll. The PCC members receive training from courses run by the Diocese, as well as informal induction by existing members. Members of the congregation are always urged to join the Electoral Roll, and to stand for election to the PCC.

The PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance in the parish, and for all financial matters. The PCC usually meets six times a year, and receives reports from those with particular roles and responsibilities (e.g., Wardens Team, Safeguarding Coordinator, Pastoral Care Team, Youth Work, Parish Communications) as well as its two established sub-committees (Fabric/Finance/ Facilities, and Events Planning).

Related Parties

Donations from Related Parties

Donations from related parties (7 trustees and immediate family members of 5 trustees) during the year totalled £11,830. All these donations were received without conditions.

Remuneration paid to Trustees

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None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from employment with the PCC.

Expenses paid to Trustees

One trustee was reimbursed £497 for mileage costs and telephone / broadband charges incurred in discharging their duties.

Reference and Administrative details

The Church is situated in Mill End Lane in Alrewas village, Staffordshire and is part of the Deanery of Lichfield, in the Diocese of Lichfield. The correspondence address is the Vicarage, Church Road, Alrewas, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire DE13 7BT. Registered charity number 1132083. Our website address is www.alrewasallsaints.church

PCC members who have served from 1[st] January 2020 until the date this report was approved were :

Ex Officio Members

The Incumbent The Revd. Prebendary John Allan (Chairman) Associate Minister The Revd. Elizabeth Wall Assistant Curate The Revd. Ashley Hines (from 1[st] September 2020) Licensed Lay Reader Mrs. Carole Ellis (also Deanery Synod Representative) Deanery Synod Reps Mr. Nick Kilford (until 25 October 2020) Ms. Helen Mullins (as of 25 October 2020) Churchwardens Mr. Ian Kirkland Mr. John Feathers Elected Members Mrs. Elizabeth Cox (Lay Chair) Ms. Laura Jacks (PCC Secretary) Mr. Nick Kilford (PCC Treasurer) ( as of 25 October 2020) Mr. David Butcher Mrs. Nikki Burns Mrs. Annette Gould Mr. Edward Gould Mrs. Christine Kirkland Mrs. Julie Willis (Safeguarding Coordinator)

Names and addresses of advisers

Banks HSBC UK, 49 Market Street, Lichfield WS13 6LA Lloyds Bank PLC, 120 Lewisham High Street, London SE13 6JG

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Investment CCLA Managers Independent Examiner Lichfield Diocesan Board of Finance Approved by the PCC on 23 MAY 2021 and signed on its behalf by:

J W Allan L Jacks ………………………………. ………………………………. Reverend J W Allan (Chairman) Ms. Laura Jacks (PCC Secretary)

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Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of The PCC of All Saints Parish Church Alrewas, Staffordshire

Registered charity number, if applicable: 1132083

I report on the accounts for the year ended 31[st] December 2020 which are set out on the following pages.

Respective responsibilities of the Trustees and Independent 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

Basis of Independent Examiner's Statement

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given 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. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures 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 Examiner's Statement

In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in any material respect:

I have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed: … S Schulz ………………………

Date: …10/06/2021………………………………

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Sue Schulz For and on behalf of the Lichfield Diocesan Board of Finance St Mary’s House, The Close, Lichfield WS13 7LD

The Parochial Church Council of All Saints Alrewas Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31[st] December 2020

Accounting Policies

The financial statements of the PCC have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 using the Receipts and Payments basis.

There may be minor discrepancies in the totals as the pence are not being shown.

Fixed Assets

Consecrated and benefice property is not included in the accounts by s10 (2) (a) & (c) of the Charities Act 2011.

Moveable church furnishings held by the Vicar 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.

Description of Funds

Unrestricted funds are income funds of the PCC that are available for spending on the general purposes of the PCC, including amounts designated by the PCC for fixed assets for its own use or for spending on a future project and which are therefore not included in its "free reserves" as disclosed in the trustees' annual report.

Restricted funds comprise of two elements:

Donations or grants received for a specific object or invited by the PCC for a specific object. The funds may only be expended on the specific object for which they were given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of each year must be carried forward as a balance on that fund. The PCC does not usually invest separately for each fund. Where there is no separate investment, interest is apportioned to individual funds on an average balance basis.

Endowment funds are restricted funds that must be retained as trust capital either permanently or subject to a discretionary power to spend capital as income, and where the use of any income or

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other benefit derived from the capital may be restricted or unrestricted. Full details of all their restrictions are shown in the notes to the accounts.

Alrewas PCC Receipts and Payments Account for the year ended 31 December 2020

Unrestricted Designated
Restricted Endowment
Total
Prior year
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
total funds
Receipts
Donations and legacies
Income from charitable activities
Other trading activities
Investments
Total receipts
Payments
Raising funds
Expenditure on charitable activities
Other expenditure
Total payments
Excess of receipts over payments before
transfer
Transfers
Gross transfers between funds - in
Gross transfers between funds - out
Excess of receipts over payments before
other gains / losses
Net movement in funds
All assets at 01 January 2020
All assets at 31 December 2020
Represented by
Unrestricted
General Fund
Designated
D Richards Legacy
Fabric Fund B
Live Streaming
Pastoral Training
Projector & Screen
Re-Ordering Project
Restricted
Bellringers Fund
Fabric Fund A
Interior Decorating Scheme
Organ Restricted
Pilgrim Way Project - Heritage Lottery Fund
47,637
150
3,027

50,814
71,256
7,730



7,730
8,402
719



719
10,005
231



231
185
56,317
150
3,027

59,494
89,848
313



313
814
60,079
1,415
1,463

62,957
80,047


2,347

2,347
3,852
60,393
1,415
3,810

65,617
84,713
(4,076)
(1,265)
(783)

(6,123)
5,136

16,565


16,565


(16,565)


(16,565)
(4,076)
(1,265)
(783)

(6,123)
5,136
(4,076)
(1,265)
(783)

(6,123)
5,136
8,843
15,511
17,123

41,477
36,342
4,767
14,246
16,340

35,354
41,477
4,767



4,767
8,843





9,002

13,563


13,563


211


211


472


472
472





1,526





4,511


2,729

2,729
2,529


12,466

12,466
11,102


1,145

1,145
1,145





2,250





97

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Alrewas PCC Statement of assets and liabilities as at 31 December 2020

This year
**Last year **
Cash at bank and in hand
HSBC current account
D Richards Legacy (Designated) -
Fabric Fund B (Designated) -
Pastoral Training (Designated) -
Pilgrim Way Project - Heritage Lottery Fund (Restricted) -
Projector & Screen (Designated) -
Re-Ordering Project (Designated) -
General Fund (Unrestricted) -
Lloyds Current account
Fabric Fund A (Restricted) -
Fabric Fund B (Designated) -
Live Streaming (Designated) -
General Fund (Unrestricted) -
CCLA (CBF) deposit account
Bellringers Fund (Restricted) -
D Richards Legacy (Designated) -
Fabric Fund A (Restricted) -
Fabric Fund B (Designated) -
Organ Restricted (Restricted) -
Re-Ordering Project (Designated) -
Interior Decorating Scheme
Interior Decorating Scheme (Restricted) -
Total for Cash at bank and in hand
Debtors
Accounts Receivable
General Fund (Unrestricted) -
Total for Debtors
Creditors: Amounts falling due in one year
Accounts Payable
General Fund (Unrestricted) -
Total for Creditors: Amounts falling due in one year
Grand total

3,041
3,286

472
472

97

1,526

4,414
1,842
9,003
5,600
18,553
451

3,000

211

2,925
6,588

2,729
2,529

5,961
12,015
11,102
7,277


2,250

97
22,021
21,939
1,145
1,145
1,145
1,145
35,354
41,637

230

230

230

(390)

(390)
35,354
41,477

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Fund movement by type - 2020

Opening
Incoming
Outgoing
**Transfers **
Gains/losses
Closing
Bellringer - Bellringers Fund
Restricted
Sub-total for Bellringer
Fabric A - Fabric Fund A
Restricted
Sub-total for Fabric A
Fabric B - Fabric Fund B
Designated
Sub-total for Fabric B
HLF - Pilgrim Way Project
Restricted
Sub-total for HLF
IDS - Interior Decorating
Restricted
Sub-total for IDS
Legacy - D Richards Legacy
Designated
Sub-total for Legacy
Livestream - Live Streaming
Designated
Sub-total for Livestream
Organ - Organ Restricted
Restricted
Sub-total for Organ
Proj&Scr - Projector & Screen
Designated
Sub-total for Proj&Scr
ReOrder - Re-Ordering Project
Designated
Sub-total for ReOrder
Training - Pastoral Training
Designated
Sub-total for Training
General - General Fund
Unrestricted
Sub-total for General
Grand total
2,529
200


2,729
2,529
200


11,102
2,827
1,463

2,729

12,466
11,102
2,827
1,463


50

13,513

12,466

13,563

50

13,513
97

97

13,563

97

97

1,145





1,145
1,145



9,002


(9,002)

1,145

9,002


(9,002)

100
1,415
1,526



211

100
1,415
1,526
2,250

2,250

211

2,250

2,250

1,526


(1,526)



1,526


(1,526)
4,511


(4,511)



4,511


(4,511)
472





472
472



8,843
56,317
60,393

472

4,767
8,843
56,317
60,393

4,767
41,477
59,494
65,617

35,354

2019 Summary of Fund Movements

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Balance
Balance at at 31st
1st Jan Receipts Payments Transfers Dec
£ £ £ £ £
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Unrestricted Fund
Designated Funds
Re-Ordering Project
D Richard's Legacy
Pastroral Training
Projector & Screen
Restricted Funds
Fabric Fund
Bellringers Fund
Heritage Lottery
Organ Fund
Interior Decorating
Endowment Funds
Total Funds
555 79,470 (70,036) (1,145) 8,844
4,511 - - - 4,511
9,002 - - - 9,002
472 - - - 472
1,526 - -
-
1,526
15,511 - -
-
15,511
15,637 6,291 (10,825) - 11,103
2,129 400 - - 2,529
2,510 1,438 (3,852) - 97
- 2,250 -
-
2,250
- - -
1,145
1,145
20,276 10,379 (14,677) 1,145 17,124
- - -
-
-
36,343 89,849 (84,713) - 41,479

Analysis of receipts and payments

Total
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment This year Last year
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Gift Aid - Bank 20,223 20,223 22,100
Gift Aid - Envelopes 5,910 50 5,960 10,876
FASA 2,827 2,827 3,087
Bellringers Donations 200 200
Other planned giving 5,343 5,343 4,027
Loose plate collections 2,736 2,736 4,839
Wall Safe 1,127 1,127 486
One-off Gift Aid gifts 2,150 100 2,250
Donations appeals etc 130 130 3,546
Tax recoverable on Gift Aid 9,449 9,449 17,202
Legacies 500 500
Non-recurring one-off grants4 4,613
Other Income 68 68 481
Total 47,637 150 3,027 50,814 71,256
Income from charitable activities
Fees for weddings and funerals 7,730 7,730 8,402
Total 7,730 7,730 8,402

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Other trading activities

Fund Raising Events
Total
Investments
Bank and building society interest
Total
719



719
10,005
719



719
10,005
231



231
185
231



231
185
INCOME TOTAL 56,317
150
3,027

59,494
89,848

EXPENDITURE

Raising funds

Events Expenses
313



313
814
Total
313



313
814
Expenditure on charitable activities
Youth Ministry
100



100
298
Secular charities
6,370



6,370
5,137
Ministry parish share etc
Share support
51,401
(6,432)



51,401
(6,432)
50,310
---
Working expenses of incumbent
130



130
1,328
Vicar's telephone & broadband
565



565

Education
67



67

Parish training and mission





944
Church running - insurance
3,260



3,260
2,917
Organ / piano tuning
269



269
262
Church maintenance
1,080

708

1,788
1,579
Cleaning
280



280
1,040
Upkeep of services
227
1,415


1,642
468
Upkeep of churchyard
108



108
3,202
Administration
526

49

574
788
Church running - electric
643



643
764
Church running - gas
1,407



1,407
2,579
Church running - water
77



77
58
Governance costs examination/audit
fee





448
Church major repairs - structure


707

707
5,550
Other PCC property upkeep





2,375
Total
60,079
1,415
1,463

62,957
80,047
Other expenditure
Pilgrim Trail HLF Expenses


97

97
3,852
Repayment of Grants


2,250

2,250

Total


2,347

2,347
3,852
313



313
814
60,079
1,415
1,463

62,957
80,047


97

97
3,852


2,250

2,250


2,347

2,347
3,852
EXPENDITURE TOTAL 60,393
1,415
3,810

65,617
84,713
GRAND TOTAL (4,076)
(1,265)
(783)

(6,123)
5,136

Fund Description

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Re-Ordering Project

D Richards’ Legacy

Pastoral Training

Projector & Screen

Fabric Fund ‘A’

Fabric Fund ‘B’

Bellringers Fund

Heritage Lottery Fund

Organ Fund

Interior Decorating Scheme

Analysis of Transfer between Funds

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