Parish of St. John with Christ Church Stratford Registered charity no. 1132176
A REVIEW OF 2021
The year 2021 will probably be remembered as the year our longest serving vicar Reverend David Richards and his wife Carol left us to go into retirement.
This was a great loss to the ministry of St John’s and we will certainly miss them. Our prayers are with them as they move on to Swanage and, we wish them God’s blessings for the future as the Lord leads them to better and greater heights.
May I begin by saying that this report will not be as comprehensive as it usually would be with contributions and reflections from the various different groups and ministries in the church. I have written the report to give a general overview of the church as it came out of the Covid pandemic lockdown situation and then the beginning of the Vacancy in September 2021 following the retirement of Reverend David Richards.
CHURCH ATTENDANCE IN 2021
In 2021 we noted a gradual return of the congregation back to the church for Sunday services and other Services and activities during the week.
In 2021 the PCC were keen to offer a range of services during the week following the easing of the lockdown measures nationally and, over the course of the year our worshipping community found this both beneficial and spiritually fulfilling. All are always welcome to attend our regular services and many visitors joined the church to worship in person as many other churches were not yet able to do so due to the effects of the Covid pandemic.
Through 2021 we saw an average of 107 people attending services in the morning and an average of 24 people in the evening. Many others preferred to join the services online however, this number was more difficult to determine since the services were posted on facebook and the numbers grew and continue to grow through the subsequent weeks.
On the day of the Annual Parochial Church Council Meeting of the 16[th] May 2021 the Parish Electoral Roll numbered 319 but this was an estimated number not including those worshipping through the online services.
Various church groups eventually returned to the church but not many as most group volunteers and leaders were reluctant to return because of the fear of the virus. However with a much smaller team overall group activities began to go back to a new normal.
The following section looks at life events at St John’s church through the year.
LIFE EVENTS AT ST JOHN’S STRATFORD
Baptisms
In addition to our regular services, we enabled our community to celebrate and thank God at the milestones of the journey through life. Through baptism we thank God for the gift of life and in 2021 we had 5 baptisms mainly children’s baptisms.
Confirmations
We had one confirmation service in April 2021 where 8 candidates from St John’s, among others from different churches in the deanery, were Confirmed by the Bishop of Barking. This had been differed from the original date in November 2020, which we were unable to do because of the Covid lockdown restrictions.
Weddings/Blessings
In marriage public vows are exchanged with God’s blessing. We had 1 wedding and 1 marriage blessing in 2021.
Funerals
Through funeral services friends and family express their grief and give thanks for the life which is now complete in this world and to commend the person into God's keeping.
In 2021 we conducted 11 funerals in the church building and one held at Cribbs funeral home chapel officiated by one of St John’s Church Stratford ministers.
Church opening times
We want our church to be open to our community for private prayer between 10.00am and 4pm from Monday to Friday and Saturdays up to 2pm, and this is achieved at St. John's through the employment of paid staff and the time generously given by our unpaid receptionists. However through 2021 most of our receptionists were unable to return due to various reasons including the fear of exposure to the Covid virus. Some were
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too elderly to come back. We thank Bridget Richards, Violet McCormack, Beverley Slingo who took on the role of receptionists and site supervisor whenever needed and John Burman who was always available to cover as assistant verger and also site supervisor at a moments notice. Below is a brief report by Beverley Slingo about her role as a receptionist.
Receptionist report by Beverley Slingo
‘Before the Covid Pandemic we had a team of 12. We worked on a voluntary basis between 10am-1pm and 1pm-4pm Monday to Saturday, two people covering three hours each day. We welcomed people as they visited St John’s each day; some to spend a quiet time of prayer, others to look around the church building and others for booked meetings in the various rooms in the church. We also welcomed school children from the local schools in Newham visiting on their school trips.
In 2021 the number of volunteers dropped to 3 as most volunteers have either got older and/or do not feel ready to come in to volunteer in the church’.
Community benefits
St John’s Church benefits the wider community as a place for community meetings and activities and through our work of welcoming local schools for educational visits. We hosted several meetings through the year for the local Safer Neighbourhood ward panel Team (SNT). We also rented out our rooms to various groups who had previously used our spaces and new groups who had never used the church before.
Vergers Report
On the 16[th] of March last year (2021) I had been serving for 7 years in the capacity of verger here at St John’s. My role and responsibilities were two-fold; Sundays are one of my main working days through the week and as the Verger my main responsibility was to assist the priest in the Church Services making sure they went off smoothly from beginning to the end.
The second role was equally important as the verger. During the weekdays, I ensured that both the interior and exterior of the building were fully maintained to an acceptable standard. It was also part of my duty to see that all groups hiring rooms /spaces for meetings etc were catered for. However, it would be remiss of me if I didn’t mention the three persons who gave me their continuous support over the years to make this possible.
1. Ken who is now retired and was very supportive to me in his time.
2. John Burman who was the cover verger and a tower of strength. He arrived ahead of me every Sunday morning and got on with the tasks at hand. I will always admire and value him for his support, as without him my job would be more difficult.
3. Bev Slingo who also gave me tremendous support in this area. I could always depend on her to act as verger when John or myself were not available.
These three people were very reliable and always willing to go the extra mile any time. I am very fortunate to have them on my team as my job would not be that effective without their help.
We ask for your continuous prayers as we continue to serve the Lord in this ministr y. (Radcliff Facey: Verger And Building Service Supervisor )
Newham Deanery Synod Representatives Report
The Deanery Synod is an Assembly of Newham’s Anglican Churches that meets 3–4 times a year. It comprises Clergy and Laity (elected representatives from the various church congregations in Newham) who discuss local and national issues as well as Diocese of Chemsford matters. St. John’s lay representatives are Sandra Besson, John Burman, Henry Lau and Ayo Olunloyo who were elected for a 3-year term in 2020.
During 2021, due to the Covid-19 pandemic and associated social distancing and maximum guidelines, the Deanery Synod met twice by Zoom and twice in person.
The first meeting was held in February 2021 by Zoom. Reverend Sandra Eldridge led a discussion on the journey to being ‘Carbon Neutral’, talking about several ways that churches could become much more greener, including the use of eco-friendly utility suppliers. Revd Merrin Playle gave an update on the Bishops’ report on Marriage and Same-sex Relationships.
The main agenda item for the second meeting in June, also held on Zoom, was a report presented by Rev Sue Lucas on the recent Diocesan Synod including the presidential address.
The third meeting held in person at St. Martin’s Church Plaistow included a presentation by a charity, Care4Calais, who spoke about their experiences working with refugees both in Calais and in Newham and the support that they provide.
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St. John’s Stratford hosted the final meeting for the year in November 2021. The main agenda item was an address by Archdeacon Elwin Cockett in which he commended churches on persevering during the challenging past 20 months and gave his thoughts on a range of issues raised from the floor.
We hope to appoint a new lay representative to Deanery Synod at this year’s Annual Parish Meeting.
Respectfully submitted by John Burman and Sandra Besson (Deanery Synod Representatives)
Administrator’s report .
2021 was a difficult year for the church overall. I was placed on furlough from 2020 and returned to work in September 2021. Upon my return I had to deal with a backlog of administrative paperwork, make contact with the various groups to let them know the church was open again, and to follow up various unpaid invoices and fees for the past year. On the whole this was done quickly without any major problems and with the help of Sandra Besson our assistant treasurer, for which I am very deeply grateful, this work was done on time and efficiently. I thank God for the great things He is doing at St John’s and for keeping me serving here over the last 20 years. I would like to pay tribute and personally thank Dave and Carol Richards for all their support and guidance over the many years I have served at St John’s church.
Kay Garib (Assistant Minister of Administration)
In conclusion 2021 was a year of ups and downs however, God was faithful to us as a church family through the very difficult times we went through. I believe this made us stronger and drew us closer to one another and to God. As we look into the future, we are reminded by the words of Jesus in Hebrews 13: 5b,6 that He will never leave us nor forsake us and that we should not be afraid because Jesus is our helper.
The following pages will give the St John’s Church legal review and Accounts for 2021.
Robert Otule (Assistant Curate, St John’s Church, Stratford 2018-2022)
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Parish of St. John with Christ Church Stratford Registered charity no. 1132176
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2021.
The PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the Vicar/Minister in promoting the whole mission of the church pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical, in the ecclesiastical parish of St. John with Christ Church Stratford.
THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED AS MEMBERS OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL DURING THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2018.
MINISTERS
Rev Robert Otule Assistant Curate (from July 2018) Nick Bryzak Curate/Associate Minister Kay Garib Assistant Minister, Administration
CHURCH WARDENS
Ihinosen Jane Ajayi (Church Warden, PCC member) Tolu Babarinsa (Parish Warden/PCC Vice Chair) Corin Barton (Church Warden, PCC member) Richard Aubrey (Parish Warden, PCC member)
PCC MEMBERS
Chuks Asuoha (from April 2018) Dami Babarinsa (Treasurer) Sandra Besson ( Assistant Treasurer , Deanery Synod representative) John Burman ( Deanery Synod representative) Chizoma Onwuka (from...) Beverly Slingo (PCC Secretary) Joseph Mugambwa Jimi Peters Dan Scott (Community minister at Christchurch ThreeMills) Ayodele Olunloyo Jason Gibbons Kay Garib (Church office Administrator) Lydia Quartey Sam Ansah
The following were invited to be in attendance at PCC meetings Iris Bryzak Reader Sheva Williams Reader Eon Wade (Evangelism Enabler)
The following Clergy are Licensed as Associate Priests, but have no day-to-day responsibilities at St John’s: Rev Christiana Asinugo Co-ordinating Chaplain to Westfield Stratford City, which is within St John’s Parish.
The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. All Church attendees are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and all members of the Roll are eligible to stand for election to the PCC.
There is 1 church building within the parish, St. John the Evangelist, the Broadway, London E15 1NG
The PCC met on ?? occasions during 2021 at St John’s Church on a Monday evening between 7.30pm to 9.30pm. We did not meet during the months of ?????. Membership consisted of ?? elected members of the congregation, plus Churchwardens and Assistant Wardens, all representatives on Deanery Synod, all Ordained Clergy and some Lay Ministers. Some Lay Ministers chose not to be on PCC, but are invited to attend meetings. Other members may be co-opted and some others may be invited to attend for special presentations, although they will not be able to vote on any proposals.
When planning our activities for the year, the Incumbent and PCC have considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit and the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. In particular, we try to enable ordinary people to live out their faith as part of our parish community through:
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Worship and prayer; learning about the Gospel; and developing their knowledge and trust in Jesus.
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Provision of pastoral care for people living in the parish.
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- Missionary and outreach work.
In order to discharge their responsibilities the following items were discussed by the PCC:
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The PCC continued our policy of reviewing special events and projects
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We continued our planning for future mission events and projects, drawing up a calendar for the year
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We reviewed progress on our 18:30 service and continued to work to strengthen this service.
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We continued to work at our welcome to newcomers, in the light of many thousands of new houses in our Parish and consequent new faces at services.
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We did a considerable amount of work to identify Ministry teams with in the Church and continued work to strengthen these teams.
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St John’s has been designated a Training Hub for the local Area. We host a number of training courses and events in return for improved IT equipment.
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We launched a new Church Plant, Christchurch Three Mills, at the Western end of the parish with a bid to the Church Commissioners Strategic Support Fund in conjunction with Chelmsford Diocese.
To facilitate their work the PCC has responsibility for the maintenance of the fabric St. John’s Church, the Broadway, London E15. During 2021 the following building issues were addressed:
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As a result of the 2019 Quinquennial Inspection which showed that the Church building was, generally, in good condition a number of minor repairs were undertaken
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The internal locks in the building were replaced
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Minor electrical works were undertaken.
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We continued to discuss a possible re-ordering of the chancel.
The PCC also has the following committees, which meet and report, as necessary, to full PCC meetings.
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Standing Committee , which transacts emergency business between PCC meetings and occasionally meets to consider business referred to it by PCC.
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Parish Housing Committee , which manages the assistant clergy house at 29 Maryland Park, owned by the PCC.
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Building Committee, which is responsible for the maintenance of St. John’s church building.
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Personnel Committee , which oversees lay workers, both voluntary and paid, at St. John’s
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Mission and Charity Giving Committee , which is responsible for giving away 10% of St. John’s collections to missions and charities.
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Giving Committee , which organises our annual review of and presentation of needs to encourage Giving by the congregation
CHURCH ATTENDANCE
The PCC are keen to offer a range of services during the week and over the course of the year that our community find both beneficial and spiritually fulfilling. All are welcome to attend our regular services.
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On the day of the 2021 Annual Meeting the Parish Electoral Roll numbered ???
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During 2021, average Sunday attendances at St. John's were ??in the morning, and ?? in the evening.
LIFE EVENTS AT ST JOHN’S STRATFORD
Baptisms
In addition to our regular services, we enable our community to celebrate and thank God at the milestones of the journey through life. Through baptism we thank God for the gift of life. We had??? Baptisms and ?? thanksgivings of children in 2021.
Weddings
In marriage public vows are exchanged with God’s blessing
Funerals
Through funeral services friends and family express their grief and give thanks for the life which is now complete in this world and to commend the person into God's keeping.
In 2021 we conducted ?? funerals in the church building and a few held at the cemetery/funeral home chapels officiated by any one of the St John’s ministers
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Church opening times
We want our church to be open to our community for private prayer between 10.00am and 4pm, and this is achieved at St. John's through the employment of paid staff and the time generously given by our unpaid receptionists.
Community benefits
The church benefits the wider community as a place for community meetings and activities and through our work of welcoming local schools for educational visits.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
REPORT OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE NEWHAM DEANERY SYNOD
Report by John Burman
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Acting Interim Minister/ Assistant Curate: Rev. Robert Otule, St. John’s Church, Stratford Broadway, London E15 1NG
PCC Vice-Chair: Tolu Babarinsa, St. John’s Church, Stratford Broadway, London E15 1NG PCC Secretary: Beverley Slingo, St. John’s Church, Stratford Broadway, London E15 1NG PCC Treasurer: Dami Babarinsa, St. John’s Church, Stratford Broadway, London E15 1NG
Bank: Natwest Bank, 1-11 The Broadway, Stratford, London E15 4DX
Independent Examiner: Mr. Peter Morley FCMA
Annual Accounts for the year ended 31st December 2021 are on the following pages.
Robert Otule, Assistant Curate Date 22nd May 2022 (In post till 31[st] May 2022)
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PARISH OF STRATFORD: ST JOHN’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER STATEMENT
Friday, 13 May 2022
I report to the Parochial Church Council (PCC) of St. John’s Stratford (St. John’s) on my examination of the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2021.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the PCC of St. John’s 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 St John’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:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of St. John’s as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Peter Morley FCMA 51 Chalkwell Esplanade Westcliff-on-Sea Essex SS0 8JH
PARISH OF STRATFORD: ST JOHN'S
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
St Johns General Fund Income & Expenditure Account
| 2021 Income £ £ Voluntary Income Planned giving: Gift Aid donations 67,917.04 Planned giving: Tax recovered 19,464.85 Planned giving: Other 15,417.10 Collections (open plate) 17,598.74 Donations, appeals etc. 2,040.45 122,438.18 Activities for Generating Funds - - Income from Investments Dividends and interest includingtax recoverable 28.49 28.49 Church Activities Contributions for use of Church & Hall 45,084.37 Fees 1,707.00 46,791.37 Other incoming resources Furlough Income 13,645.44 Other - 13,645.44 Transfers from other funds |
2021 Income £ £ Voluntary Income Planned giving: Gift Aid donations 67,917.04 Planned giving: Tax recovered 19,464.85 Planned giving: Other 15,417.10 Collections (open plate) 17,598.74 Donations, appeals etc. 2,040.45 122,438.18 Activities for Generating Funds - - Income from Investments Dividends and interest includingtax recoverable 28.49 28.49 Church Activities Contributions for use of Church & Hall 45,084.37 Fees 1,707.00 46,791.37 Other incoming resources Furlough Income 13,645.44 Other - 13,645.44 Transfers from other funds |
2021 Income £ £ Voluntary Income Planned giving: Gift Aid donations 67,917.04 Planned giving: Tax recovered 19,464.85 Planned giving: Other 15,417.10 Collections (open plate) 17,598.74 Donations, appeals etc. 2,040.45 122,438.18 Activities for Generating Funds - - Income from Investments Dividends and interest includingtax recoverable 28.49 28.49 Church Activities Contributions for use of Church & Hall 45,084.37 Fees 1,707.00 46,791.37 Other incoming resources Furlough Income 13,645.44 Other - 13,645.44 Transfers from other funds |
2020 £ £ 67,529.44 16,514.37 14,754.83 11,921.45 2,530.00 113,250.09 - - 303.10 303.10 22,428.13 993.00 23,421.13 21,382.81 280.78 21,663.59 |
2020 £ £ 67,529.44 16,514.37 14,754.83 11,921.45 2,530.00 113,250.09 - - 303.10 303.10 22,428.13 993.00 23,421.13 21,382.81 280.78 21,663.59 |
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| Assigned from Housing Fund | - | - | ||
| Total Income | - 182,903.48 |
- 158,637.91 |
PARISH OF STRATFORD: ST JOHN'S
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
St Johns General Fund Income & Expenditure Account
| 2021 Expenditure £ £ Costs of generating voluntary income Giving Envelopes 103.12 103.12 Fund-raising and trading costs - - Church Activities Missionary and charitable giving - Ministry - Diocesan parish share 74,523.36 Ministry - Expenses 345.03 Church - running expenses 20,200.95 Church maintenance 6,056.20 Upkeep of services 615.85 Support Costs 1,397.29 Other PCC Property Upkeep (see Housing Fund) Major repairs (structure) (see separate Fabric Fund) Salaries/wages/honoraria 42,836.52 Printing and stationery 1,458.05 Administration 1,007.53 Equipment (425.02) Depreciation 2,151.87 Sundry Expenditure 730.54 150,898.17 Assigned to Other Funds Assigned to Charities Fund [R] 14,673.34 |
2021 Expenditure £ £ Costs of generating voluntary income Giving Envelopes 103.12 103.12 Fund-raising and trading costs - - Church Activities Missionary and charitable giving - Ministry - Diocesan parish share 74,523.36 Ministry - Expenses 345.03 Church - running expenses 20,200.95 Church maintenance 6,056.20 Upkeep of services 615.85 Support Costs 1,397.29 Other PCC Property Upkeep (see Housing Fund) Major repairs (structure) (see separate Fabric Fund) Salaries/wages/honoraria 42,836.52 Printing and stationery 1,458.05 Administration 1,007.53 Equipment (425.02) Depreciation 2,151.87 Sundry Expenditure 730.54 150,898.17 Assigned to Other Funds Assigned to Charities Fund [R] 14,673.34 |
2021 Expenditure £ £ Costs of generating voluntary income Giving Envelopes 103.12 103.12 Fund-raising and trading costs - - Church Activities Missionary and charitable giving - Ministry - Diocesan parish share 74,523.36 Ministry - Expenses 345.03 Church - running expenses 20,200.95 Church maintenance 6,056.20 Upkeep of services 615.85 Support Costs 1,397.29 Other PCC Property Upkeep (see Housing Fund) Major repairs (structure) (see separate Fabric Fund) Salaries/wages/honoraria 42,836.52 Printing and stationery 1,458.05 Administration 1,007.53 Equipment (425.02) Depreciation 2,151.87 Sundry Expenditure 730.54 150,898.17 Assigned to Other Funds Assigned to Charities Fund [R] 14,673.34 |
2020 £ £ 178.53 178.53 - - - 74,651.04 191.76 18,264.59 2,832.11 616.50 1,628.72 44,425.78 1,358.92 1,224.83 171.36 2,151.85 188.94 147,706.40 10,900.00 |
2020 £ £ 178.53 178.53 - - - 74,651.04 191.76 18,264.59 2,832.11 616.50 1,628.72 44,425.78 1,358.92 1,224.83 171.36 2,151.85 188.94 147,706.40 10,900.00 |
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| Assigned to Housing Fund [R] | 709.11 | 1,256.36 | ||
| Total Expenditure Excess of Income over Expenditure Opening net assets at 1 January Closing net assets at 31 December |
15,382.45 166,383.74 16,519.74 23,966.55 40,486.29 |
12,156.36 160,041.29 (1,403.38) 25,369.93 23,966.55 |
PARISH OF STRATFORD: ST JOHN'S
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
Three Mills Income & Expenditure Account - Restricted Fund
| Income Voluntary Income |
2021 £ £ |
2020 £ £ |
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| Planned giving: Gift Aid donations Planned giving: Tax recovered Planned giving: Other Collections (open plate) |
5,645.00 - 40.00 664.31 |
1,600.00 - - 263.91 |
| Donations, appeals etc. Grants Total Receipts Payments Church Activities Missionary and charitable giving Ministry - Diocesan parish share Ministry - Expenses Church - running expenses |
17,956.55 24,305.86 1,750.00 1,750.00 26,055.86 - - 172.34 4,848.00 |
14,069.01 15,932.92 - - 15,932.92 - - 601.60 855.10 |
| Upkeep of services Support Costs |
1,699.95 3,906.70 |
1,652.56 1,415.18 |
| Salaries/wages/honoraria Publicity Missions Administration Equipment Sundry Expenditure Assigned to Other Funds Total Expenditure Excess of Income over Expenditure Opening net assets at 1 January Closing net assets at 31 December |
4,570.12 1,532.32 4,030.57 818.32 3,376.84 592.50 25,547.66 - 25,547.66 508.20 9,178.22 9,686.42 |
- 831.75 1,866.88 843.81 895.88 684.63 9,647.39 - 9,647.39 6,285.53 2,892.69 9,178.22 |
PARISH OF STRATFORD: ST JOHN'S
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
| St Johns Capital Asset Fund Income & Expenditure Account - Designated Fund 2021 Income £ £ Assigned from St Johns General Fund - - Expenditure Profit / Loss on disposal - - Excess of Income over Expenditure - Balance with General Fund General Fund Holdings 38,246.28 38,246.28 Historic Costs, to be carried forward Computer Equipment 2,584.20 Kitchen 1,914.00 Church (Heaters) 8,600.01 Café 1,600.00 Print Room 5,008.75 Heater - Christchurch Room 7,018.86 Television / Video 1,108.96 Music Equipment 2,714.00 Flat Roof 25,000.00 55,548.78 Accumulated Depreciation, to be carried forward Computer Equipment Depreciation 2,397.27 Kitchen Depreciation 1,665.60 Church (Heaters) Depreciation 7,608.55 Café Depreciation 1,600.03 Print Room Depreciation 4,655.97 Heater - Christchurch Room Depreciation 4,863.39 Television / Video Depreciation 865.40 Music Equipment Depreciation 2,638.85 Flat Roof Depreciation 23,000.00 49,295.06 Opening net assets at 1 January 44,500.00 Closing net assets at 31 December 44,500.00 |
2020 £ £ - - - - - 36,094.41 36,094.41 2,864.52 2,328.00 8,600.01 1,600.00 5,008.75 9,892.81 1,108.96 2,714.00 25,000.00 59,117.05 3,044.87 1,582.80 7,257.93 1,600.03 4,479.57 7,378.09 804.50 2,563.67 22,000.00 50,711.46 44,500.00 44,500.00 |
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PARISH OF STRATFORD: ST JOHN'S
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
| St Johns Charities Fund Income & Expenditure Account - Restricted Fund 2021 Income £ £ Charity Income 174.32 Assigned from St Johns General Fund 14,673.34 14,847.66 Expenditure Missionary and charitable giving 14,673.34 14,673.34 Excess of Income over Expenditure 174.32 Opening net assets at 1 January 1,000.00 Closing net assets at 31 December 1,174.32 |
2020 £ £ - 10,900.00 10,900.00 10,880.00 10,880.00 20.00 980.00 1,000.00 |
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PARISH OF STRATFORD: ST JOHN'S
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
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St Johns Javelin Fund Income & Expenditure Account - Designated Fund
2021 2020
Income £ £ £ £
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Expenditure
Missions - -
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Sundry Expenditure
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Excess of Income over Expenditure
Opening net assets at 1 January 435.35 435.35
Closing net assets at 31 December 435.35 435.35
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MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
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St Johns Bookstall Fund Income & Expenditure Account - Designated Fund
2021 2020
Income £ £ £ £
Bookstall Income 20.00 -
20.00 -
Expenditure
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Bookstall Expenditure
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Assigned to Other Funds
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Excess of Income over Expenditure 20.00 -
Opening net assets at 1 January 1,163.50 1,163.50
Closing net assets at 31 December 1,183.50 1,163.50
Parish Housing Fund Income & Expenditure Account - Restricted Fund
2021 2020
Income £ £ £ £
Assigned from St Johns General Fund 709.11 1,256.36
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Assign from Housing Capital Fund [E]
709.11 1,256.36
Expenditure
29 Maryland Park
Insurance 342.65 306.13
Water 366.46 350.66
Repairs - 1,978.62
709.11 2,635.41
Assigned to Other Funds
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Assign to General Fund
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Excess of Income over Expenditure (1,379.05)
Opening net assets at 1 January - 1,379.05
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Closing net assets at 31 December
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MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
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St Johns Building Repair Fund (formerly Fabric Fund) Income & Expenditure Account - Restricted Fund
2021 2020
Income £ £ £ £
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Collections in Church (boxes) 2,610.15
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Donations, appeals etc.
Dividends and interest includingtax recover 0.03 0.33
2,610.18 0.33
Expenditure
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Major Repairs 8,172.83
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8,172.83
Excess of Income over Expenditure 2,610.18 (8,172.50)
Opening net assets at 1 January 7,647.26 15,819.76
Closing net assets at 31 December 10,257.44 7,647.26
St Johns Organ Repair Fund Income & Expenditure Account - Restricted Fund
2021 2020
Income £ £ £ £
Organ Recitals 15.00 -
Dividends and interest includingtax recover (7.74) 52.66
Donations, appeals etc. 200.00 1,148.00
207.26 1,200.66
Expenditure
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Organ tuning etc.
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Publicity
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Organist Recital Fees
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Excess of Income over Expenditure 207.26 1,200.66
Opening net assets at 1 January 7,145.04 5,944.38
Closing net assets at 31 December 7,352.30 7,145.04
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PARISH OF STRATFORD: ST JOHN'S
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
| Assistant Clergy Housing Capital - Endowment Fund 2021 Income £ £ Capital Receipts - Dividends and interest includingtax recover 59.70 59.70 Expenditure Capital Distribution - Assign to Housing Fund [R] - - Excess of Income over Expenditure 59.70 Opening net assets at 1 January 114,618.04 Closing net assets at 31 December 114,677.74 Men's Group - Designated Fund 2021 Income £ £ Donations, appeals etc. 274.00 274.00 Expenditure Sundry Expenditure - - Excess of Income over Expenditure 274.00 Opening net assets at 1 January 2,879.75 Closing net assets at 31 December 3,153.75 Women's Group - Designated Fund 2021 Income £ £ Donations, appeals etc. - - Expenditure Sundry Expenditure 270.00 270.00 Deficit for year (270.00) Opening net assets at 1 January 1,392.19 Closing net assets at 31 December 1,122.19 |
2020 £ £ - 384.63 - 384.63 - - - 384.63 114,233.41 114,618.04 2020 £ £ 55.00 - 55.00 - - 55.00 2,824.75 2,879.75 2020 £ £ 66.61 - 66.61 63.00 63.00 3.61 1,388.58 1,392.19 |
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PARISH OF STRATFORD: ST JOHN'S
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
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Healing Cafe Fund - Designated Fund
2021 2020
Income £ £ £ £
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Donations, appeals etc.
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Expenditure
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Sundry Expenditure
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Excess of Income over Expenditure
Opening net assets at 1 January 210.00 210.00
Closing net assets at 31 December 210.00 210.00
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Gill Carter Fund - Designated Fund
2021 2020
Income £ £ £ £
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Donations, appeals etc.
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Expenditure
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Sundry Expenditure
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Excess of Income over Expenditure
Opening net assets at 1 January 21,821.19 21,821.19
Closing net assets at 31 December 21,821.19 21,821.19
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PARISH OF STRATFORD: ST JOHN'S
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
| Wither's Fund - Endowment Fund 2021 Income £ £ Dividends and interest includingtax recove 931.61 931.61 Expenditure Sundry Expenditure 639.96 639.96 Excess of Income over Expenditure 291.65 Unrealised (gain)/loss on investment (4,499.35) Opening net assets at 1 January 35,519.45 Closing net assets at 31 December 40,310.45 - |
2020 £ £ 914.52 - 914.52 - - 914.52 (1,906.64) 32,698.29 35,519.45 |
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PARISH OF STRATFORD: ST JOHN'S
Statement of Cash Balances and Assets and Liabilities at 31 December 2021
| General Three Mills Men's Women's Bookstall Capital Healing Cafe Housing Charities Bldg Repair Organ Repair Javelin Fund Gill Carter Sub Total Assistant Clergy Wither's Fund Fund [R] Group Group Fund Fund Fund Fund [R] Fund [R] Fund [R] Fund [R] Fund Fund Capital [E] Fund [E] £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ Monetary Assets National Westminster 68,429.44 - 68,429.44 3,856.84 Cash in hand 200.00 - 20.00 220.00 CBF 46,032.39 - 54.71 6,782.86 52,869.96 114,677.74 36,455.34 General Fund Holdings (75,687.42) (2,409.59) 3,153.75 1,122.19 1,163.50 38,246.28 210.00 - 1,174.32 10,202.73 569.44 435.35 21,821.19 1.73 - (1.73) - Total cash 38,974.41 (2,409.59) 3,153.75 1,122.19 1,183.50 38,246.28 210.00 - 1,174.32 10,257.44 7,352.30 435.35 21,821.19 121,521.13 114,677.74 40,310.45 Stocks and work in progress - Debtors 7,797.41 5,810.48 - - - - - - - - - - - 13,607.89 - - Investments - - Creditors (0.00) - - - - - - - - - - - - 0.01 - - Fixed Assets Historic Cost 59,117.05 - 59,117.05 Fixed Assets Acc Depreciation (52,863.33) - (52,863.33) 46,771.82 3,400.89 3,153.75 1,122.19 1,183.50 44,500.00 210.00 - 1,174.32 10,257.44 7,352.30 435.35 21,821.19 141,382.75 114,677.74 40,310.45 |
Totals 2021 2020 £ £ 72,286.28 52,922.11 220.00 220.00 204,003.04 199,189.83 0.00 - 276,509.32 252,331.94 - - 13,607.89 10,738.62 - - - - 0.01 0.39 59,117.05 59,117.05 (52,863.33) (50,711.46) 296,370.94 271,476.54 |
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PARISH OF STRATFORD: ST JOHN'S Statement of Financial Activities for Year Ended 31 December 2021 Registered Charity No: 1132176
| Unrestricted Funds | Restricted Funds | Endowment Funds | TOTAL 2021 | TOTAL 2020 | ||
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| Note | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| INCOMING RESOURCES | ||||||
| Voluntary income | 2a) | 122,712.18 | 27,290.33 | - | 150,002.51 | 130,452.62 |
| Activities for generating funds | 2b) | 20.00 | 15.00 | - | 35.00 | - |
| Income from investments | 2c) | 28.49 | (7.71) | 991.31 | 1,012.09 | 1,655.24 |
| Church activities | 2d) | 46,791.37 | - | - | 46,791.37 | 23,421.13 |
| Other incoming resources | 2e) | 13,645.44 | 1,750.00 | - | 15,395.44 | 21,663.59 |
| TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES | 183,197.48 | 29,047.62 | 991.31 | 213,236.41 | 177,192.58 | |
| RESOURCES EXPENDED | ||||||
| Cost of generating voluntary income | 3b) | 103.12 | - | - | 103.12 | 178.53 |
| Fund-raising trading costs | 3c) | - | - | - | - | - |
| Church activities | 3a) | 151,168.17 | 40,930.11 | 639.96 | 192,738.24 | 179,105.03 |
| Governance Costs | - | - | - | - | ||
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| TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED | 151,271.29 | 40,930.11 | 639.96 | 192,841.36 | 179,283.56 | |
| NET INCOMING RESOURCES BEFORE TRANSFERS | 31,926.19 | (11,882.49) | 351.35 | 20,395.05 | (2,090.98) | |
| Gross transfers between funds | (15,382.45) | 15,382.45 | - | - | - | |
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| NET INCOMING RESOURCES BEFORE | - | |||||
| OTHER RECOGNISED GAINS AND LOSSES | 16,543.74 | 3,499.96 | 351.35 | 20,395.05 | (2,090.98) | |
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| Gains on investment assets: | ||||||
| on disposal | 4a | |||||
| on revaluation | 4b | - | - | 4,499.35 | 4,499.35 | 1,906.64 |
| NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS | 16,543.74 | 3,499.96 | 4,850.70 | 24,894.40 | (184.34) | |
| Opening net assets at 1 January | 96,368.53 | 24,970.52 | 150,137.49 | 271,476.54 | 271,660.88 | |
| Closing net assets at 31 December | 112,912.27 | 28,470.48 | 154,988.19 | 296,370.94 | 271,476.54 | |
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PARISH OF STRATFORD: ST JOHN'S
Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2021 Registered Charity No: 1132176
| Notes | 2021 | 2020 | |
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| FIXED ASSETS | |||
| Tangible | 4a) | 6,253.72 | 8,405.59 |
| Investment | 4b) | - | |
| 6,253.72 | 8,405.59 | ||
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||
| Stock | - | ||
| Debtors | 5 | 13,607.89 | 10,738.62 |
| Short-term deposits | - | ||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 276,509.32 | 252,331.94 | |
| 290,117.21 | 263,070.56 | ||
| LIABILITIES | |||
| Creditors - amounts falling due | |||
| in less than one year | 6 | (0.01) | (0.39) |
| NET ASSETS/(LIABILITIES) | 290,117.22 | 263,070.95 | |
| Total assets less current liabilities | 296,370.94 | 271,476.54 | |
| Creditors - amounts falling due | |||
| after one year | |||
| TOTAL NET ASSETS | 296,370.94 | 271,476.54 | |
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| PARISH FUNDS | |||
| Unrestricted | 119,197.80 | 92,096.59 | |
| Restricted | 22,184.95 | 29,242.46 | |
| Endowment | 154,988.19 | 150,137.49 | |
| 296,370.94 | 271,476.54 |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Endowment Funds TOTAL 2021 TOTAL 2020 £ £ £ £ £
2 .INCOMING RESOURCES
| 2a) Voluntary income | |||||
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| Planned giving: Gift Aid donations | 67,917.04 | 5,645.00 | - | 73,562.04 | 69,129.44 |
| Planned giving: Gross of Tax | - | - | - | - | - |
| Planned giving: Tax recovered | 19,464.85 | - | - | 19,464.85 | 16,514.37 |
| Planned giving: Other | 15,417.10 | 40.00 | - | 15,457.10 | 14,754.83 |
| Collections (open plate) | 17,598.74 | 664.31 | - | 18,263.05 | 12,185.36 |
| Collections in Church (boxes) | - | 2,610.15 | - | 2,610.15 | - |
| Donations, appeals etc. | 2,314.45 | 18,156.55 | - | 20,471.00 | 17,868.62 |
| Missions income | - | - | - | - | - |
| Charity Income | - | 174.32 | - | 174.32 | - |
| 122,712.18 | 27,290.33 | - | 150,002.51 | 130,452.62 | |
| 2b) Activities for generating funds | |||||
| Bookstall Income | 20.00 | - | - | 20.00 | - |
| Organ Recitals | - | 15.00 | - | 15.00 | - |
| Fund-raising (coffee mornings) | - | - | - | - | - |
| 20.00 | 15.00 | - | 35.00 | - | |
| 2c) Income from investments | |||||
| Dividends and interest including | |||||
| tax recoverable | 28.49 | (7.71) | 991.31 | 1,012.09 | 1,655.24 |
| 28.49 | (7.71) | 991.31 | 1,012.09 | 1,655.24 | |
| 2d) Income from Church activities | |||||
| Contributions for use of Church & Hall | 45,084.37 | - | - | 45,084.37 | 22,428.13 |
| Fees | 1,707.00 | - | - | 1,707.00 | 993.00 |
| 46,791.37 | - | - | 46,791.37 | 23,421.13 | |
| 2e) Other incoming resources | |||||
| Insurance Claim Income | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other | - | - | - | - | 280.78 |
| Capital Receipts | - | - | - | - | - |
| Curates House Income | - | - | - | - | - |
| Furlough Income | 13,645.44 | - | - | 13,645.44 | 21,382.81 |
| Grants | - | 1,750.00 | - | 1,750.00 | - |
| Sundry Fees | - | - | - | - | - |
| 13,645.44 | 1,750.00 | - | 15,395.44 | 21,663.59 | |
| TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES | 183,197.48 | 29,047.62 | 991.31 | 213,236.41 | 177,192.58 |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Endowment Funds TOTAL 2021 TOTAL 2020 £ £ £ £ £
3 .RESOURCES EXPENDED
| 3a) Church activities | |||||
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| Missionary and charitable giving | - | 14,673.34 | - | 14,673.34 | 10,880.00 |
| Ministry - Diocesan parish share | 74,523.36 | - | - | 74,523.36 | 74,651.04 |
| Ministry - Expenses | 345.03 | 172.34 | - | 517.37 | 793.36 |
| Church - running expenses | 20,200.95 | 4,848.00 | - | 25,048.95 | 19,119.69 |
| Church maintenance | 6,056.20 | - | - | 6,056.20 | 2,832.11 |
| Major Repairs | - | - | - | - | 8,172.83 |
| Upkeep of services | 615.85 | 1,699.95 | - | 2,315.80 | 2,269.06 |
| Support Costs | 1,397.29 | 3,906.70 | - | 5,303.99 | 3,043.90 |
| Publicity | - | 1,532.32 | - | 1,532.32 | 831.75 |
| Salaries/wages/honoraria | 42,836.52 | 4,570.12 | - | 47,406.64 | 44,425.78 |
| Printing and stationery | 1,458.05 | - | - | 1,458.05 | 1,358.92 |
| Administration | 1,007.53 | 818.32 | - | 1,825.85 | 2,068.64 |
| Equipment | (425.02) | 3,376.84 | - | 2,951.82 | 1,067.24 |
| Depreciation | 2,151.87 | - | - | 2,151.87 | 2,151.85 |
| Disposal of fixed assets | - | - | - | - | - |
| Insurance claim costs | - | - | - | - | - |
| Missions | - | 4,030.57 | - | 4,030.57 | 1,866.88 |
| Organ tuning etc. | - | - | - | - | - |
| Sundry Expenditure | 1,000.54 | 592.50 | 639.96 | 2,233.00 | 936.57 |
| Payment to Fabric Trust | - | - | - | - | - |
| Extension Costs | - | - | - | - | - |
| Parish Housing Expenditure | - | 709.11 | - | 709.11 | 2,635.41 |
| Capital Distribution | - | - | - | - | - |
| 151,168.17 | 40,930.11 | 639.96 | 192,738.24 | 179,105.03 | |
| 3b) Generation of voluntary income | |||||
| Giving Envelopes | 103.12 | - | - | 103.12 | 178.53 |
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 103.12 | - | - | 103.12 | 178.53 | |
| 3c) Fund-raising costs | |||||
| Bookstall Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - |
| Organist Recital Fees | - | - | - | - | - |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED | 151,271.29 | 40,930.11 | 639.96 | 192,841.36 | 179,283.56 |
| Unrealised (gain)/loss on investment | - | - | (4,499.35) | (4,499.35) | (1,906.64) |
4) FIXED ASSETS
Freehold land & Church (a) Tangible (all unrestricted) buildings Equipment Total £ £ £ ACTUAL/DEEMED COST At 31 December 2020 25,000.00 34,117.05 59,117.05 - Disposal Additions at cost - (3,568.27) (3,568.27) At 31 December 2021 25,000.00 30,548.78 55,548.78 DEPRECIATION At 31 December 2020 22,000.00 28,711.46 50,711.46 - Withdrawn on deposits Charge for the year 1,000.00 (2,416.40) (1,416.40) At 31 December 2021 23,000.00 26,295.06 49,295.06 (b) Investments 2021 2020 £ £ Market value at 31 December Disposal at carrying value Purchases at cost - Revaluation (gain)/loss (Withers Charity) (4,499.35)
5) DEBTORS (UNRESTRICTED FUNDS)
| 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Tax recoverable | ||
| Prepayments and accrued interest | ||
| Other debtors | 13,607.89 | 10,738.62 |
| **13,607.89 ** | 10,738.62 |
6) LIABILITIES
| 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Amounts falling due in one year | ||
| (unrestricted funds) | ||
| Accruals for utility and other costs | ||
| Other creditors | (0.01) | (0.39) |
| Parish share | ||
| (0.01) | (0.39) |
PARISH OF STRATFORD: ST JOHN’S FURTHER NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS 2021
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1) Accounting Policies adopted
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a) The accounts are maintained using the accruals basis, where income and expenditure are recorded when they are due not when they are paid.
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b) The accounts are split into separate funds (described below). These are either general, designated / unrestricted, restricted or endowment in nature.
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2) Remuneration paid to related parties
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a) Remuneration is paid for an Assistant Minister (Administration), Vergers, Organist and Site Supervisors.
- i) Site Supervisors: Beverley Slingo and John Burman are members of the PCC. They are paid only for the periods of time when they are on duty.
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3) The cost to the Council of employing staff
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a) The Assistant Minister (Administration) is employed to handle the day to day operation of the church and hall.
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b) Vergers are employed for taking care of the church building and hall.
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c) The total cost (including taxes and national insurance) of employing staff during 2021 was £42,836.52 (2020 £43,929).
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4) Description of any incoming resources that represent capital
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a) The Council holds a capital fund for Assistant Clergy Housing and is for the purpose of future housing provision.
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b) The capital in this fund was released in 2011 from the sale of 2 St. James Road, and part of the proceeds from the sale was distributed to settle the remaining balance on the Church Commissioner's shared equity mortgage for 29 Maryland Park.
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c) The value of the property at 29 Maryland Park is not shown in these accounts. There are no immediate plans to dispose of this property.
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5) Material movement between any restricted funds of the council
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a) The following amounts were assigned from the General Fund to restricted funds during 2021:
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i) An amount of £14,673.34 (2020 £10,900) was assigned to the Charities Fund, in accordance with an earlier PCC resolution to give a proportion of budgeted income to charities.
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ii) An amount of £709.11 (2020 £1,256) was assigned to the Housing Fund to make up a deficit
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6) Any institution or body corporate connected with the Council
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a) There are no institutions or bodies corporate connected with the Council
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7) Any guarantee given by the Council
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a) There are no guarantees given by the Council.
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8) Loans outstanding
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a) There are no loans outstanding.
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9) Any fund in deficit
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a) There are no funds in deficit.
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10) Remuneration paid to the Independent Examiner
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a) The Independent Examiner waives any remuneration for the work carried out on these accounts.
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11) Grants made by the council to another institution
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a) There was no payment this year from the Building Repair Fund to the Fabric Trust as has done in earlier years up to 2017.
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12) Ex-gratia payments made by the Council
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a) Small gifts to a total of £40 (2020 £5) were given to people during the year.
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13) Fixed Assets
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a) 2003 was the first year in which the fixed assets were shown in the accounts. Their cost was estimated at their replacement cost. Subsequent assets have been added at their historic purchase cost.
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b) The capital fund will maintain its value over time. The value charged to the general fund for depreciation each year is exchanged in equal measure for an allocation of cash from the general fund ‘Balance with the General Fund’. This effectively earmarks cash to pay for the replacement of assets at the end of their lives.
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c) Freehold Interest in land and buildings
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i) The parish house at 29 Maryland Park is not valued in these accounts.
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ii) The church extension is not valued in the accounts, other than the flat roof that is deemed to have a finite life of 25 years. Its replacement cost is estimated at £25,000 and its current net book value is £2,000.
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d) All remaining assets recognised are ‘fixtures, fittings and equipment’. Their estimated replacement cost is £30,548.78 with a net book value of £4,253.72, (2020 £5,406).
14) Debtors
- a) The debtors in the accounts for 2021 are £13,607.89 (2020 £10,738), which constitute outstanding hall rental (£7,797.41) plus contributions from the Diocese to Three Mills of £5,810.48.
15) Creditors
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16) Contingent Liabilities
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a) There are no recognised contingent liabilities
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17) Any other financial commitments
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a) There are no other known material financial commitments over and above those shown in the accounts or the notes to the accounts.
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