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← The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St. John The Divine, Brooklands, Manchester

2023-12-31-accounts

Stjohn's Brool<lands Extending God's welcome to everyone Annual Report 2023 11 Page

CONTENTS

Page 4 2023 Reports Vicar’s Report Crafty Chat Report Eco Report Flower Guild Report Little Blessing Report Thursday Café Report Welcome Ministry Report Women’s Fellowship Report

12 Buildings & Finance Reports 14 Facts and Figures 15 PCC Leadership 2023

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St John’s, Brooklands

We believe that God is calling us to be the missional heart of our community as we invite everyone in Brooklands to hear God’s invitation of a new relationship, belong to God’s family, believe the good news about what Jesus has done for us, and experience the radical hospitality Jesus extends to everyone: an invitation to sit and eat in God’s kingdom.

Our Vision

Extending God’s welcome to everyone

Our Mission

Welcoming you into God’s family as we grow in Christ together

Our Values

We are a welcoming church…

Worship: growing as disciples formed by God’s word and Spirit Evangelism: making disciples as we introduce people to Jesus Liturgical: living lives shaped by God’s story

Community: belonging to our church family

Outward-looking: going out beyond our four walls

Missional: serving God’s purposes for the world

Invitational: inviting everyone to know Jesus for themselves

Nurturing: equipping everyone for ministry

Generous: excelling in the grace of giving

Our Strategy

welcome to the family  grow in faith  share life together  serve in God’s mission

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2023 REPORTS AND MAIN AIMS FOR 2024

VICAR’S REPORT

he who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new”

These words, recorded by St John the Divine in Revelation 21:5a, are an apt description of the past twelve months as we continue to emerge from the pandemic which, although it seems a dim and distant memory, in fact we are still feeling its impact. Back in 2020 I wrote how encouraged I was to see signs of green shoots emerging and my belief that I remain convinced that there are plenty of green shoots at St John’s, God is not done with us yet. This remains my conviction, and whilst there have been various changes at St John’s these past twelve months God is still at work through us to make all things new.

During 2023 we enjoyed a full programme of worship and activities. It was encouraging to see good numbers of people attend our Christmas services, especially around 160 people at our Carols by Candlelight, 315 at our Crib and Christingle, and 97 at our Christmas Eve Communion. Whilst it is encouraging that these were higher than 2022, our Usual Sunday Attendance continues its downward trend. It is hoped that our worship review shall help us do some thinking around how to address this and explore how we can ensure our Sunday worship meets the spiritual needs of those living in our parish. There have also been some changes with our midweek services with our monthly Messy Vintage ceasing in April however our Thursday Communion continues with an average of 9 people attending weekly.

As part of reviewing our worship here at St John’s we held a series of Alternative Worship Sundays during the year to help us experience different service formats. These included a contemporary Choral Matins, an all-age Mothering Sunday Parade Service, a reflective Contemplative Communion, a Creative Communion, and an Informal Communion. Everyone who attended were provided with a short questionnaire so that they could offer feedback and let the PCC know their thoughts. This feedback has been published as is available on the church website. Alongside this a small group of church members formed our Worship Review Group and met monthly during the year to think more deeply about worship. We had some good conversations and this group will feed into discussions in January and February 2024 prior to the PCC meeting in March at which we shall determine the best way forwards.

We have continued to provide much needed pastoral care to our community in a variety of ways, including the conducting of two weddings, twelve funerals, and twenty-three baptisms. We have also continued our support of the Wythenshawe

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Foodbank with volunteers supporting the Foodbank at St Luke’s, Benchill on a Saturday morning and the Foodbank at Sandilands Primary on a Thursday afternoon. This link with our local Foodbank was also reflected in our Harvest Appeal and our Toy Service in December. Volunteers have also been involved with the wider food ministry run within the Wythenshawe Team, including The Big Feed and Holiday Food Packs.

We have continued with our community outreach through our Summer and Winter Fairs, along with our weekly Thursday Café which seeks to alleviate social isolation. We have supported the needs of local families through our pay-as-you-can baby and toddler group (Little Blessings) on Friday mornings, and other events, e.g. our annual Pumpkin Party with 150 people attending.

As a parish we continue to be involved with our three local primary schools (Brooklands Primary, Heyes Lane Primary, and Sandilands Primary) and each of them visited us for their Christmas services. I am now serving my second term as a Coopted Governor at Brooklands Primary School where I am Vice Chair of the Resources Committee and the Link Governor for English. This role includes three Full Governor Meetings each year (one per term) as well as visiting the school for termly Resource Committee meetings and visiting the English department. Looking ahead to next year I have been invited to contribute to RE lessons in Key Stage 1.

One area of parish life that I especially enjoy is providing space for spiritual conversations. I particularly enjoyed leading our Summer Reading Group and Advent Course. During the summer seven of us met on Thursday afternoons for a soup lunch and to discuss Unbelievable by John Shelby Spong’s book which provoked some interesting conversations. Then during Advent six of us met on Tuesday mornings to explore apocalyptic literature.

During the first half of the year we saw some leadership changes . At Easter we said goodbye to Lee Wood as he headed to pastures new as interim priest of St Agnes, Longsight and St Chrysostom, Victoria Park. Then in July we said goodbye to Enock Mayanja who began the next phase of his ministry as curate at All Saints, Stretford having been ordained Deacon at Manchester Cathedral. In September we welcomed John Muyita, an Ordinand at Emmanuel Theological College, who began his placement with us for the duration of his studies and who will be ordained in July 2025. In November we welcomed Sarah Barberis who has taken on the role of Parish Administrator. She works 7.5 hours each week assisting with general administrative tasks and next year she will begin assisting the treasurer with day-to-day financial administration.

Looking ahead to 2024 there will also be some changes at a governance level with the parish. PCC members can serve a maximum of two three-year terms and

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churchwardens can serve a maximum of six consecutive years. This means that in 2024 several PCC members will come to the end of their term limits. At St John’s we are blessed by having so many people who are committed to volunteering their time and energy to parish life and these vacancies will offer more opportunities for church members to get more involved with the life of the parish.

In the second half of the year we began to focus on the future and so on 16[th] September we held an open meeting to discuss our parish priorities for 2024-2025. The following four were identified as our priority areas:

Community Outreach

In addition to these priority areas, we will look to identify and appoint a focal leader during 2024. This reflects the recent Diocesan move to create Mission Communities in which the leadership team will comprise of a Mission Community Leader along with Focal Leaders from each parish. It will take time for these arrangements to be put in place, but this is the direction of travel.

During 2023 several issues have arisen relating to the fabric of the church. In addition to plans for replacing the hall roof which I hope will be completed in 2024, we arranged an asbestos survey which has resulted in the hut and cellar being closed for general access. I hope that asbestos in the cellar shall be removed next year, however we shall need to have a bigger conversation about what to do with the hut. In October we also received a quote for works to maintain the organ which total £51,774 so there will be conversations to be had next year about how best to proceed.

Returning to those words from Jesus I quoted earlier. There is so much to celebrate and be thankful for. There are green shoots emerging in many and various places, sometimes quite unexpectedly. At the same time there is also much still to do, and as we step into 2024 we do so with the conviction that God is with us and working through us to make all things new as we seek to become the missional heart of our community.

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Crafty Chat Report

In April 2024 Crafty Chat will be celebrating its 10th Anniversary and we are hoping to mark the occasion with an afternoon tea.

The meetings are held on the 1st and. 3rd Wednesday of the month in the church hall. We are a friendly group and you can bring your own craft or join in with the latest project.

The chat is just as important as we have a few ladies who come for the social side alone although if they wanted, could learn to knit or crochet.

Over the past year we were still involved in making things for the Snowdrop and Special care baby units at Wythenshawe hospital and raised over £300. At Little Blessings in November we sold items to help raise money for Children in Need. As usual we had a stall at the Summer and Winter Fair which were very popular.

Quite a few members became involved in making knitted or crocheted pumpkins which Richard asked if we could do for the annual pumpkin party. This was a successful project as more people than usual became involved and I believe they were very popular at the party.

We had a new member this year who was involved in making the Post-box toppers in Sale Moor. A few members were encouraged to make things for the Christmas Postbox in the

village. The end result was great. This gave a few of us the idea of doing a Remembrance topper for a post-box closer to St John's followed by a Nativity scene at Christmas. We had lots of lovely comments and are hoping to have one ready for Easter.

In December 2023 members plus 2 husbands enjoyed a delicious Christmas dinner at The Quarry Bank in Timperley.

We are hoping 2024 will be just as successful with even more members getting involved with the different projects.

Chris Padbury

Eco Report

St John's Eco Church team consists of Nicola and Rob Ashton.

Our main activities in 2023 have been:

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We are looking forward to what we can achieve in 2024. If anyone would like to join us and become part of the Eco Church project, they would be very much welcome.

Nicola and Rob Ashton

Flower Guild Report

We have had another busy and enjoyable year arranging flowers in the church.

There are seven ladies in the Flower Guild and we have a rota for the year which we organise in January. We arrange flowers on the altar and around the candle near the font. Two ladies from the team offer to do the flowers every two weeks. All the team attend for the main festivals of Easter, Harvest and Christmas and we all attend to remove the decorations, wilted flowers and greenery and to generally tidy up after the festivals. We do not have flowers in church during Lent or Advent, with the exception of Mothering Sunday which falls during Lent, when we place flowers on the altar.

We no longer decorate the church for weddings but we ensure there are fresh flowers around the candle for Baptisms.

Looking ahead to 2024 we have decided to alternate fresh and artificial flowers to save money and time. It has been agreed fresh flowers will be used for the festivals.

The Flower Guild Ruth Shaw Lilian Swann Lynda Tattersall Hilary Hamblett Marcela Payne Susan Wildman Judith Horwood

Little Blessings Report

We celebrated the one year anniversary of Little Blessings starting in September, 2023! Within our first year we ran 38 sessions. We are currently still running on Fridays (termtime) 10am until 12noon. In November 2023, Little Blessings Benchill started too - this is led by Lousia from Wythenshawe CofE Team. It is fantastic that the group has spread to Wythenshawe, through the vision shared by myself, Rev’d Ian Fellows and Louisa to provide

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a free to access group. Pre-booking to attend is still necessary due to high demand. We have had to transition over to using Ticket Source as our platform due to Eventbrite bringing in fees.

We have two/three volunteers in the kitchen; they prepare snacks for the children and also provide hot drinks to adults as and when requested. Each week snack consists of a breaded item like toast and then a variety of fruit. This is purchased before the session fresh. With the current living costs rising, ensuring we have a good and varied selection of fruit available is important for providing the children with nourishment whilst with us at the group but also provides the opportunity to try new things too. Trying to promote not only a healthy but also a varied diet to the children. Cakes are baked by volunteers on a weekly basis and are donated for use at the group. We aim to provide this to parents/carers. Asda have donated items of fruit on occasion and also donated drinks and crisps for the Christmas Party.

Our aim is to create a safe place for parents/carers to come with their children – without financial expectation. The idea is that parents/carers can meet others, create new relationships and feel welcomed; all whilst the children play in a fun, engaging and safe environment. Our online registration form asks parents/carers if they would like to receive information regarding Baptism and other church services; however, since we have had no clergy link since April 2023 and no one visible, it means that attendance at Little Blessings does not increase attendance at regular services. That being said, however, at the Pumpkin Party there were a lot of families there who also attend Little Blessings; which was lovely to see them in a different context. Sessions include a theme and we try to incorporate God and what it is to be Christian into them. There are also Early Years Foundation Stage resources available to help promote personal, social and emotional development; physical development; communication and language; literacy; expressive art; mathematics; and children's understanding of the world. We have found that the group now has its own community of parents/carers. They all intermingle and seem to look forward to seeing one another each week at the group. It also appears to have become a space where parents/carers can and are supporting each other.

We are still donation based and there is no set fee for attending the group. It is also not monitored as to who donates and who doesn’t as to us it’s not what matters. If anyone wanted to leave a donation towards the group running costs they can do via our donation points that are out during the group. We use a box for coin/cash donations and also have an electronic card reader available for card donations. We find both are regularly used.

During the Summer holidays we ran two sessions for families. On 4th August we had 46 children attend and on the 25th August we had 45. We all shared pasta in sauce for lunch which went down well! The Christmas party he held on Friday 15[th] December and we had 50 children attend. Each child received a Nativity Sticker Book from Santa. We also had individual lunch boxes prepared for the children.

We currently have a Facebook page (social media) for Little Blessings that has over 300 followers. We also have a WhatsApp group that has over 70 members – this is used for information regarding the group and it has provided a way for parents/carers to

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communicate. The parents/carers have also been giving away items to each other in the group too. Parents/carers are given the option to be added to the group on the online registration form. We have recently joined Tik-Tok too!

Sophie Wood

Thursday Café Report

The Thursday Community café has continued successfully over the last 12 months, thanks to a group of dedicated volunteers who work on a rota to provide a weekly space to enjoy companionship and refreshments.

The café is open from 10 -12am, when you can get hot drinks, cake, biscuits and toast, all on a donation basis. It is open all year round to provide a consistent space for all ages to enjoy and meet their friends and new people.

In the last year, it has made £2336, thanks to the various activities run and this enables it to be an inclusive donation-based café. The café welcomes regular and occasional attenders and new faces and provides a warm and friendly place to chat, gain new information, and get refreshments. In addition, there is a valued book and jigsaw area, there are often raffles or a tabletop sale thanks to Carole Herd and background piano music, thanks to Angela Muirhead. Those who wish, can attend communion in the church at 9.30am prior to a drink and a chat.

We asked the community who attend the Thursday morning café to describe what the café brought to them personally and these responses reinforce why this community ministry opportunity is so important to so many.

Attendees described it as: welcoming, friendly, helpful, sociable and informative. They described the benefits as: a place they could comfortably attend on their own, a place they felt a part of, giving routine to the week, open all year around for consistent company, a listening space. They talked of the opportunities it gave: to take weekly communion, to create valuable links, to get local information and to be able to volunteer. They were very grateful for the: refreshments served with a smile, the raffle and table top sales, the piano music, the book and jigsaw swap.

Thank you to every one of the volunteers on the rota who set up the room, make and serve refreshments, wash up and clear away and provide the extras to the café that make it special to all. Only with this consistent commitment of this group can we continue to grow in this community ministry.

Women’s Fellowship Report

Women’s Fellowship continues to meet on the fourth Wednesday of the month from 2-4pm. Although, not surprisingly, we do not have the number of members we had in the past, we still have twenty regular members, which is good, after fifty years, and we have recently welcomed two new members.

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We have had another enjoyable year with a variety of activities in addition to our quizzes, bingo and games afternoons. We had a video of Garden Parties in the 70s and 80s which were good fun, trying to recognise church members from thirty and forty years ago -men with hair and women with mini-skirts! One month Lee gave us a wonderful, interesting talk on how he came to join the ministry. Other meetings have included a Keep Fit session, a Coronation Tea, and a very interesting and informative talk about The Blood Bikes charity. We had our Summer Supper as usual in July at the Boathouse, carol singing, mince pies and Christmas cake for Christmas and our annual Christmas meal at Mersey Farm. All enjoyed by everyone.

Women’s Fellowship is open to anyone, not just church members, and the meetings are always pleasurable and very friendly. We could love to welcome new members in 2024.

Carole Herd

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Buildings Report

Whilst amounts spent on the fabric of the Church have been confined to some roof repairs at a cost of £1,536, we continue to experience some minor debris falling from the roof at regular intervals, especially in the transept areas. In addition, no major costs have been incurred on the hall or hut in the year.

Several potholes were repaired in the driveway and some step approaches levelled in September at a cost of £3,120 and these have made both less hazardous to cars and pedestrians. Some tree work has been undertaken to trim certain trees and more is planned for next year.

A large amount of expenditure has been incurred on 39 Dalebrook Road, being new windows and door at a cost of £11,640 (to replace items some 30 years old) and a new boiler at £2,200. This has brought the house up to date somewhat and made it much warmer and heat efficient.

Sadly, recent asbestos investigation reports have yielded bad news. The hut has been mothballed and is out of action until a decision has been taken as to its future. It is likely that the costs to remove the asbestos and refit/upgrade the hut will far outweigh any income benefit to be gained, even in the medium to long term. Asbestos has been found in the cellar and this will be removed shortly. This is a costly exercise.

Indicative costings for the repair of the nave roof should be available this year, though the priority is the hall roof, which is at the DAC approval of plans stage. It is hoped and expected that this work will be completed this year. Some survey costs have been incurred on this. A maintenance report on the organ has led to the receipt of a large quote for recommended repairs. An alternative quote is being sought. A separate specialist interest committee has been set up to progress this and report back to the PCC.

OTHER FUTURE WORKS

  1. Safety railing to cellar steps

  2. External lighting to north side of church

  3. Re-carpeting of church or re-stretching of existing carpet

  4. Refit of hall toilets and kitchen after roof repair

  5. General redecoration / repurposing (?) of hall after roof repair

A good number of orange hymn books are now in need of some running repairs, though we have plenty for most occasions. The other goods and ornaments of the church appear sound and the wardens are not aware of any missing items, though a full check will be made before the APCM.

Apart from the expenditure on Dalebrook Road, overall costs incurred have been rather minimal this year. It is 2024 when cost challenges will be felt most, with the asbestos removal, hall roof repair and perhaps organ repair or replacement costs likely to be incurred before the end of the year.

Phil Dykes Church Warden

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Finance Report

2023 has been a positive year for St. John’s, with Church groups and events coming back strongly in what was a first full financial year free of COVID-19 related restrictions. Funds generated from such events grew by 127% as the Parish welcomed guests to the summer and winter fairs, and the Thursday Café and Little Blessings continued to be popular.

Our normal community outreach events and church groups have been well-attended throughout the year and particular thanks is owed to those organising Thursday Café, Little Blessings, Messy Church, and the Pumpkin Party.

There was evidence to suggest footfall had fallen during the year and the pressure on individuals incomes may have been evident in a 14% reduction in voluntary giving. There were no bequests recognised in the 2023 financial statements. The PCC is incredibly grateful to those who continue to visit St. John’s and those who are able to make donations when possible.

Income from life events and rent of our extended premises held up, although we may see a reduction in the 2024 financial year due to essential repairs and maintenance required and quoted for to keep the Church Hut in operation.

In 2019, the PCC agreed to partner with other local churches to support Christians against Poverty with the setting up of a local operation and we committed to paying £1,500 per year for 3 years. The final contribution was made last year and the PCC formally agreed to support food ministry within the local area. Funds were donated to this end during the 2023 calendar year.

Church Fabric expenses includes the cost of repairing potholes on the Church grounds as well as essential electrical work. Other maintenance costs incurred in the year included for work to the area surrounding the Church and an essential upgrade to the property at Dalebrook Road, which has been capitalised.

Our other costs have remained reasonably level overall against last year, with an uplift in utilities expenditure being expected and budgeted for in the 2023 PCC Budget. It is hoped that this pressure may ease into the 2024 calendar year.

Overall, various items of essential but non-recurring expenditure have been suffered in the 2023 year which has moved the accounts to a net expenditure position from a position of net income in 2022. The PCC expect to incur costs during 2024 in relation to the hall roof, for which a faculty is expected to be sought.

James Merryweather Treasurer

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Facts & Figures

Electoral Roll

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2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
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211 207 199 208 120* 130 133 137 124 113

* A new Electoral Roll was completed in 2019 and the next one is due in 2025.

Usual Sunday Attendance

2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2022 2023
Adults 111 103 98 76 82 56 48
Children 7 5 6 11 9 5 6
Total 118 108 104 87 91 61 54
Occasional Offices Occasional Offices Occasional Offices
‘15 ‘16 ‘17 ‘18 ‘19 ‘20 ‘21 ‘22 ‘23
Baptisms 55 70 56 26 8 3 7 14 23
**Weddings ** 14 7 8 5 5 1 2 8 2
Funerals 22 20 14 14 12 3 6 29 12

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PCC LEADERSHIP AND MAKE UP 2023

The Parochial Church Council is a corporate body established by the Church of England. The PCC operates under the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure. The PCC is a Registered Charity. The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules.

Aim and purposes

St John's Parochial Church Council (PCC) has a shared responsibility in promoting the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical.

Objectives and activities

At the heart of our church life is the worship of God, everything else comes from that worship. We seek to reach upwards to God in worship and adoration, inward to one another in fellowship and outwards to the community and the world in witness and service. 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 St John's.

When planning our activities for the year, we have considered the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the supplementary guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. In particular the PCC is committed to promoting the work of the church in the following areas:

Main things PCC did in 2023

There have been four full meetings of the PCC in February, March, June, and November, with extended meetings in January and February (open to the wider congregation) to take forward our review of worship. Items on the agenda for approval at our main PCC meetings this year included:

We also had active discussions on the following:

Parish priorities for growing, nurturing and serving

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At every meeting this year we have discussed our church buildings and the work needed to keep them safe, from replacing the roof to mending potholes. Looking after a listed building involves specialist contractors and requires discussion with – and permission from – the diocese before any major repairs can be undertaken.

Membership 2023

Vicar: Richard Sherratt Curate: Lee Wood ( until April 2023 ) Churchwarden: Phil Dykes (Vice Chair) Churchwarden: Janet Hunter Deanery Synod representatives: 1 Vacancy 2 Vacancy 3 Vacancy Elected members (until 2024): Adele Lane Phil Makins Angela Mather ( until October 2023 ) Nwabugo Ubochi Susan Wildman (PCC Secretary) Caroline Windle (Assistant Warden) Elected members (until 2025): Nicola Ashton (Eco Champion) Kirstie Lea James Merryweather (Treasurer) Rod Tattersall Elected members (until 2026): Wilfred Darlington

Other PCC committees/groups

The PCC at St John’s has a Standing Committee. Membership of this committee along with its duties and is defined by law in the Church Representation Rules, abbreviated to CRR ( CRR M31(6) ).

Standing Committee members:

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Administrative Information

St John's is situated in Brooklands, Sale. It is part of the Diocese of Manchester within the Church of England and is in the Deanery of Stretford and Manchester South in the Archdeaconry of Manchester.

The correspondence address is The Vicarage, 186 Brooklands Road, Sale, M33 3PB.

Registered charity number: 1132141

The address of the Parish website is www.stjohnsbrooklands.org.uk

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PAROCHIAL CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE DIVINE, BROOKLANDS

(REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1132141)

ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

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PAROCHIAL CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE DIVINE, BROOKLANDS INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT

I report to the members of PCC St John the Divine, Brooklands on my examination of the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF REPORT

As members of the PCC, 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 Parochial 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 which gives me cause to believe that, in any material respect:

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.

E Armstrong FCCA

31 March 2024

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Note
INCOMING RESOURCES
Voluntary giving
1
Church groups and events
2
General income
3
Other income
4
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Parish share
5
Clergy expenses
6
Worship
7
Charitable and other dona�ons
8
Church groups and events
9
Church fabric
10
Premises fabric
11
Property fabric
12
Other parochial expenses
13
Net income before investment
gains or losses
Gains/(losses) on investments
Flower fund
15
NET INCOME/EXPENDITURE
TOTAL FUNDS BROUGHT FORWARD
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD		 2023
2023
2023
2022
Restricted
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Total funds
Total
funds
£
£
£
£
-
45,747
45,747
53,013
-
7,262
7,262
3,197
-
23,516
23,516
23,696
591
4,531
5,122
7,485
591
81,056
81,647
87,391
-
36,000
36,000
30,000
-
5,631
5,631
3,509
230
5,463
5,693
5,070
-
830
830
1,500
-
1,262
1,262
1,643
-
24,773
24,773
10,541
-
12,603
12,603
6,838
-
2,482
2,482
472
-
7,996
7,996
6,648
230
97,040
97,270
66,221
361
(15,984)
(15,623)
21,170
-
(45)
(45)
(111)
361
(16,029)
(15,668)
21,059
12,379
408,123
420,502
399,443
12,740
392,094
404,834
420,502

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BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

Note
FIXED ASSETS
Property – Curate’s House, 39 Dalebrook Road
14
Investments – fower fund
15
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
16
Deposit accounts at CBF
17
Deposit accounts at bank
Current accounts at bank
Cash in hand
LIABILITIES – FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Creditors
18
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
LIABILITIES – FALLING DUE AFTER ONE YEAR
Provisions
18
NET ASSETS
PARISH FUNDS
Unrestricted
Restricted
Approved by the PCC on 13 March 2024		 2023
2022
£
£
211,640
200,000
1,851
1,896
213,491
201,896
2,276
6,005
146,789
142,231
523
519
46,719
85,356
1,393
5
197,700
234,116
5,357
14,510
192,343
219,606
405,834
421,502
1,000
1,000
404,834
420,502
392,094
408,123
12,740
12,379
404,834
420,502

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparation

The PCC is a public benefit entity within the meaning of FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared under the Charities Act 2011 and in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 governing the individual accounts of PCCs, and with the Regulations’ “true and fair view” provisions, together with FRS 102 (2016) as the applicable accounting standards and the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for the valuation of investment assets, which are shown at fair value.

Incoming Resources

Planned giving, collections and all other donations are accounted for when received. Gift Aid tax claims are included in the SOFA at the same time as the cash donations to which they relate.

Funds raised by the Summer Fair, Winter Fair and similar events and activities are accounted for gross, as are sales of magazines and books.

Rental income from the letting of the church premises is recognised when the rental is due.

Investment income is included in the accounts when receivable.

Investment gains and losses includes any gain or loss on the sale of investments and any gain or loss resulting from revaluing investments to market value at the end of the year.

Expenditure and Liabilities

Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation and settlement is probable and quantifiable. Provisions are shown at best estimate of the amount required.

Assets

Consecrated and benefice property of any kind is excluded from the statutory definition of “charity” by Section 10(2)(a) and (c) of the Charities Act 2011 and such assets are excluded from the accounts. The Hall and Hut are similarly excluded from the accounts, being regarded equally as inalienable property of the Church.

No value is placed on church furnishings held by the Church Wardens on behalf of the PCC, and which require a Faculty for disposal. All expenditure incurred during the year on consecrated or beneficed buildings and moveable church furnishings, whether maintenance or improvement, is written off during the year.

All other equipment belonging to the PCC is written off at the time of purchase.

The curate’s house is included in the accounts at its carrying value as at 1 January 2015, plus improvements made to the property in order to protect its future value. No depreciation is provided on the curate’s house, as the currently estimated residual value is not less than its carrying value and the remaining useful life of this property is such that any depreciation charges would be immaterial.

Investments are valued at market value at the year end.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note
1.
Voluntary giving
Planned giving
Income tax recovered
Giving at services
Other dona�ons
2.
Church groups and events
Community fairs
Thursday Café sales
Li�le Blessings
Bumps and Babies
Thursday Café dona�ons
3.
General income
Life events
Premises rent – hall
Premises rent – hut
Property rent
4.
Other income
Bequests
Interest on deposits
Flower fund dividend
Dona�ons for fowers
C-19 Job Reten�on Scheme
Sundry income
5.
Parish share
Paid during the year
6.
Clergy expenses
Vicar expenses of ofce
Curate expenses of ofce
Council tax, water charges
7.
Worship
Altar and choir requisites etc.
Staf (choir, verger)
Welcome ministry
Children’s ministry
8.
Dona�ons
Mission partners –
Chris�ans Against Poverty
Food Ministry –
Local food bank ini�a�ve
9.
Church groups and events
Winter fair
Children’s groups		 2023
2023
2023
2022
Restricted
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Total funds
Total
funds
£
£
£
£
-
30,998
30,998
37,561
-
10,470
10,470
9,377
-
2,329
2,329
3,341
-
1,950
1,950
2,734
-
45,747
45,747
53,013
-
4,115
4,115
2,127
-
835
835
969
-
1,007
1,007
43
-
-
-
58
-
1,305
1,305
-
-
7,262
7,262
3,197
-
2,137
2,137
3,607
-
8,035
8,035
4,104
-
1,944
1,944
4,569
-
11,400
11,400
11,416
-
23,516
23,516
23,696
-
-
-
5,500
361
4,201
4,562
1,894
110
-
110
91
120
-
120
-
-
-
-
-
-
330
330
-
591
4,531
5,122
7,485
-
36,000
36,000
30,000
-
36,000
36,000
30,000
-
1,058
1,058
38
-
1,197
1,197
48
-
3,376
3,376
3,423
-
5,631
5,631
3,509
230
2,414
2,644
1,781
-
3,049
3,049
2,436
-
-
-
711
-
-
-
142
230
5,463
5,693
5,070
-
-
-
1,500
-
830
830
-
-
830
830
1,500
-
205
205
490
-
248
248
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10.
11.
12.
13.
14.		 Pumpkin party
-
179
179
Other community events
-
630
630
-
1,262
1,262
Church Fabric
Gas and electricity
-
5,292
5,292
Cleaning, insurance etc.
-
5,317
5,317
Maintenance and repair
-
7,388
7,388
Organ maintenance and repair
-
878
878
Roof repairs
-
-
-
Maintenance of grounds
-
5,898
5,898
-
24,773
24,773
Premises fabric
Hall
Gas, electricity, water, cleaning
-
3,085
3,085
Maintenance and repair
-
7,457
7,457
-
10,542
10,542
Hut
Electricity, water, cleaning
-
1,811
1,811
Maintenance and repair
-
250
250
-
2,061
2,061
Total premises fabric
-
12,603
12,603
Property (Dalebrook Road)
Maintenance, repairs, insurance etc.
-
2,482
2,482
Management commission and fees
-
-
-
-
2,482
2,482
Other parochial expenses
Stewardship expenses
-
155
155
Parish administra�on
-
6,140
6,140
Parish communica�ons
-
656
656
Hospitality
-
737
737
Training, nurture, pastoral expenses
-
80
80
Children’s outreach
-
52
52
Sundry expenses
-
176
176
-
7,996
7,996
Property
Cost
At 1 January 2023
Addi�ons
At 31 December 2023
Deprecia�on
At 1 January 2023
Charge for the year
At 31 December 2023
Net book value
At 31 December 2023
At 31 December 2022
The property required new windows during the period to maintain its future value.		 -
179
179
-
630
630		 135
1,005
-
1,262
1,262		 1,643
-
5,292
5,292
-
5,317
5,317
-
7,388
7,388
-
878
878
-
-
-
-
5,898
5,898		 4,512
4,769
349
580
-
331
-
24,773
24,773		 10,541
-
3,085
3,085
-
7,457
7,457
-
10,542
10,542
-
1,811
1,811
-
250
250
-
2,061
2,061		 2,874
887
3,761
2,476
601
3,077
-
12,603
12,603		 6,838
-
2,482
2,482
-
-
-		 472
-
-
2,482
2,482		 472
-
155
155
-
6,140
6,140
-
656
656
-
737
737
-
80
80
-
52
52
-
176
176		 90
3,672
1,808
806
95
-
177
-
7,996
7,996		 6,648
200,000
11,640
211,640
-
-
-
-
211,640
200,000

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15.
Flower fund
M&G Equi�es Fund for Chari�es:
Market value at 1 January 2023
Gain/(loss) in the year
Market value at 31 December 2023		 1,896
2,007
(45)
(111)
1,851
1,896
16.
Debtors
Tax recoverable
Hall and hut rents due
17.
Deposit accounts at CBF
Fabric Fund
Opening balance
Interest
Closing balance
Organ fund
Opening balance
Interest
Closing balance
New roof fund
Opening balance
Interest
Closing balance
New fabric fund
Opening balance
Interest
Closing balance
General legacy fund
Opening balance
Interest
Closing balance
Total deposits at 31 December
18.
Creditors
Falling due within one year
Parish share
Accrual for u�li�es and other costs
Income received in advance
Falling due a�er one year
Provision for hall foor resurfacing
19.
Movement in restricted funds
New roof fund
Opening balance
Incoming resources
Closing balance		 2,276
6,078
-
(73)
2,276
6,005
109,698
108,273
3,515
1,425
113,213
109,698
913
902
30
11
943
913
11,248
11,102
361
146
11,609
11,248
5,010
4,944
160
66
5,170
5,010
15,362
15,163
492
199
15,854
15,362
146,789
142,231
-
-
5,357
14,510
-
-
5,357
14,510
1,000
1,000
11,248
11,102
361
146
11,609
11,248

The fund is invested in the New Roof Deposit Fund at CBF. The purpose of the New Roof Fund is to build up a fund for the eventual renewal of the church roof and the money retained in this fund was given for this specific purpose.

Hall refurbishment fund

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Opening balance 1,131 1,131
Incoming resources - -
Closing balance 1,131 1,131
Total restricted funds at 31 December 12,740 12,379
All other restricted income received in the year was expended in the year.
20. Designated funds
During the year, the following amounts were allocated to designated funds from the general fund:
General legacy – to fund equipment/special expenditure -
5,500
Children and families leader – build up to enable recruitment -
5,000
Hall redevelopment – funding for future plans -
-
Hut replacement – funding for future plans -
-
Church refurbishment – funding for future plans -
-
Gardens – funding for future plans -
-
Con�ngency – reserves -
-
-
10,500
During the year interest was received on deposits rela�ng to the following designated funds:
Fabric fund – to maintain the fabric of the church buildings 3,515
1,425
New fabric fund - to maintain the fabric of the church buildings 160
66
Organ fund – repair or maintenance of the organ 30
11
General legacy – to fund equipment or special projects 492
199
Balances on designated funds at the year-end:
Fabric fund 113,213
109,698
New fabric fund 5,170
5,010
Organ fund 943
913
General legacy fund 29,354
28,862
Children and families leader 25,000
25,000
Hall redevelopment 2,500
2,500
Hut replacement 250
250
Church refurbishment 1,000
1,000
Gardens 250
250
Con�ngency 1,000
1,000
21. Staf salaries
Total 5,184
5,908
The average number of staf employed during the year was 2.

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