## **THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF SAINT JOHN WITH SAINT ANDREW, CHELSEA**
**UNAUDITED ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021**
**REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1132248**
## **The Parochial Church Council of St John with St Andrew, Chelsea Contents For the year ended 31st December 2021**
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|---|---|
|Church information|1|
|Report of the Church Council|2 - 4|
|Independent examiner's report|5|
|Statement of Parochial Church Council's responsibilties|6|
|Statement of financial activities|7|
|Balance sheet|8|
|Notes to the financial statements|9 - 14|
## **The Parochial Church Council of St John with St Andrew, Chelsea Report of the Church Council For the year ended 31st December 2021**
## **Legal and Administrative Information:**
Members of the PCC are either ex-officio, co-opted or elected at the APCM in accordance with the Church representation Rules. The last APCM was held on 10 May 2021. During the year the following served as members of the PCC:
**Incumbent** The Revd Paul Dawson **Curate (St John's)** The Revd Andy Mason **Churchwardens** Samuel Ofori-Boateng Marc Stacey **Deanery Synod Reps** Samuel Ofori-Boateng Mark Gunner **Treasurer** Chris Weir **Secretary** Barbara Sherwood **Elected Members** Nick Addyman Victoria Dare Rhoda Hunter The Revd Edward Lees-Millais Barbara Ofori-Boateng **Bankers** National Westminster Bank Plc Chelsea Branch 244 Kings Road London CAF Bank Limited Kings Hill West Malling Kent **Independent Examiner** Laura Brain FCA Brosnans Birkby House Birkby Lane Brighouse West Yorkshire HD6 4JJ
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## **The Parochial Church Council of St John with St Andrew, Chelsea Report of the Church Council For the year ended 31st December 2021**
## **Principal activity**
The PCC of St. John with St. Andrew’s PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent, the Rev'd Paul Dawson, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. It also has the maintenance responsibility for St. Andrew’s Church building and St. John’s Church Centre.
## **Members**
The appointment of PCC members is governed by and set out in the Church Representation Rules.
## **Committee**
The PCC also operates through the standing committee. This is the only committee required by law. It has power to transact business of the PCC between its meetings, subject to any directions given by the Council.
## **Review of the year**
Since our last APCM the full PCC has met six times and the standing committee an additional five times.
## **Parish team**
## St Andrew’s
Chris Weir continued in his role as youth worker and Administrator for the parish. The Revd Edward Millais continued as Assistant Curate. Harry Ovey finished as a Ministry trainee at St Andrew’s in September 2020 whilst Ali McGhee joined to begin in this role.
St John’s
Jeremy Day continued as Church Worker.
## **Finances**
Chris Weir continued in the role of Parish Treasurer.
## **Church attendance and electoral roll (as at May 2022)**
There were 87 parishioners on the electoral roll, of whom 49 are not resident in the parish. In-person attendance at the 10.30am service at St Andrew’s is 45-60 adults and 10-20 under 16s. Attendance at the 11am St John’s service is 30-40 adults and 15-25 under 16s.
## **St John with St Andrew’s report:**
At St John with St Andrew we want to give local people repeated opportunities to hear the gospel of Jesus Christ. We want to learn the gospel for ourselves, so we are better equipped to share the gospel and are motivated to give financially to others sharing the gospel here in the UK and overseas.
The Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown restrictions put an enormous strain on many in our church families and we are uncertain what the longer term affects will be for us as individuals and churches. The PCC budget for 2021 reflected this uncertainty, predicting a deficit of £82k. However, as we look back over 2021 we are very aware of our heavenly Father providing for the ministry here in Chelsea and continuing to equip us to serve him. In 2021 we eventually recorded a deficit of £36k, £46k better than anticipated. This was largely due to income being higher than budgeted.
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## **The Parochial Church Council of St John with St Andrew, Chelsea Report of the Church Council For the year ended 31st December 2021**
The budget anticipated a drop in planned giving. However, the drop wasn’t as large in 2021 as anticipated. Planned giving totaled £94k (£25k over budget – with associated tax recoverable a further £6k over budget). Collections at Sunday services remained unfeasible for much of the year (£2k budgeted) but we are thankful that most of our giving comes through regular standing orders. We are also thankful for the continued support of the YMCA for our youth ministries, from whom we received £14k in the year. Rental income, the major part of which is the term-time weekday rental of St Andrew’s by Chelsea Prep-prep, continues to be a significant income stream.
We are thankful to God that we were able to maintain our normal giving outside of the Parish – donating £39k to various partners in the UK and overseas who are seeking to share the good news of Jesus where God has placed them. This amounted to just under 10% of the total income for the year. We were also able to give just over £2k to our local primary school Park Walk to assist in their care for Afghan refugee children. Ali Betts continued as a Ministry trainee at St Andrew’s.
Our main expenditure for the year continued to be staff costs, including the portion of the Common Fund that pays the stipend and accommodation of Paul Dawson, our vicar. Alongside Paul our staff team in 2021 consisted of Andy Mason, vicar at St John’s and Chris Weir, who is involved in bible teaching to teenagers and adults as well as running the parish office. Edward Millais continued as curate at St Andrew’s and Christian Badhan continued at St John’s.
Our main expenditure for the year continued to be staff costs, including the portion of the Common Fund that pays the stipend and accommodation of Paul Dawson, our vicar. Alongside Paul our staff team in 2020 consisted of Andy Mason, vicar at St John’s and Chris Weir, who is involved in bible teaching to teenagers and adults as well as running the parish office. Edward Millais continued as curate at St Andrew’s and Jez Day continued at St John’s. Jez left for Bible college in September, when he was replaced in his role by Christian Badhan.
We were able to undertake some significant building work in the year. The lighting work at St Andrew’s was completed earlier in the year (total cost £34k), radiant heaters were installed in various rooms (cost £13k) and at the end of the year the Lady Chapel was enclosed with glass screens (this was funded by Chelsea Pre Prep at a total cost of £36k). At St John’s the leaking roof was treated at a cost of £3k.
Due to lockdown restrictions many of our regular meetings, such as Sunday services, Bible studies and work with children and teenagers, were limited at the start of the year. We are thankful that, though some are still unable to join us in person, applications such as Zoom and Youtube have allowed attendance virtually. We are thankful at the start of 2022 that more and more freedom is possible for our ministries. As always we are very thankful to God for keeping us and providing for us. Once again He has given us all we’ve needed and by his grace has allowed us to contribute to the spread of the good news of Jesus in the local area and further afield.
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## **The Parochial Church Council of St John with St Andrew, Chelsea Report of the Church Council For the year ended 31st December 2021**
## **Financial Review**
Total voluntary income, including tax recovered, was £203,225 (2020: £184,959), an increase on last year. Investment income was similar at £12,271 (2020: £12,273). In total, income from property lettings was higher at £210,699 compared to £193,915 in the prior year.
Total expenditure increased 28% in the year from £365,119 to £468,825, mainly because of the work to replace the lighting, new heaters and other repairs.
The net result for the year was a deficit of £36,347 (2020: surplus of £25,044). The balances carried forward at 31st December 2021 on unrestricted funds totalled £133,564 (2020: £170,302).
## **Reserves Policy**
The PCC policy is to maintain sufficient reserves as deemed necessary to mitigate against key financial risks.
Approved on behalf of the Parochial Church Council and signed on its behalf by:
The Revd Paul Dawson Incumbent
23 May 2022
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## **The Parochial Church Council of St John with St Andrew, Chelsea Independent examiner's report For the year ended 31 December 2021**
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the The Parochial Church Council of Saint John with Saint Andrew, Chelsea (the Church) for the year ended 31 December 2021.
## **Responsibilities and basis of report**
As the charity trustees of the Church you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the Church’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
## **Independent examiner’s statement**
The Church’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales.
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:
- the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act; or
- the accounts do not accord with those records; or
- - the accounts did 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 the 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.
L. R. Brain FCA 24 May 2022 Brosnans, Chartered Accountants Birkby House Birkby Lane Brighouse West Yorkshire HD6 4JJ
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## **The Parochial Church Council of St John with St Andrew, Chelsea Statement of Parochial Church Council's responsibilities For the year ended 31 December 2021**
The council members are responsible for preparing the accounts in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
Law applicable to charities in England and Wales require the council members to prepare accounts for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the financial activities during the year and of its financial position at the end of the year.
In preparing accounts giving a true and fair view, the council members should follow best practice and:
- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
- make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
- state whether applicable accounting standards and statement of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the accounts; and
- prepare the accounts on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The council members are responsible for keeping accounting records that disclose, with reasonable accuracy, the financial position of the charity, and which enable them to ascertain the financial position of the charity and which enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
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## **The Parochial Church Council of St John with St Andrew, Chelsea Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 31st December 2021**
|**Note**
**Income and endowments from:**
Donations and legacies
2(a)
Fundraising activities
2(b)
Income from investments
2(c)
Parish activities
2(d)
**Total income**
**Expenditure on:**
**Raising funds**
Investment management costs
3(a)
**Charitable activities**
Parish activities and support
3(b)
**Other**
Church management and administration
3(c)
**Total expenditure**
**Other recognised (losses)/gains**
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**Net movement in funds**
**Reconciliation of funds:**
Total funds brought forward
**Total funds carried forward**
**Net expenditure**
Gains/(losses) on investment assets|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**Restricted**
**Funds**
**Total**
**2021**
**Total**
**2020**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
148,899
54,336
203,235
184,959
214,745
-
214,745
191,858
12,271
-
12,271
12,273
1,204
-
1,204
533
**377,119**
**54,336**
**431,455**
**389,623**
10,168
-
10,168
2,670
402,877
53,945
456,822
360,079
1,835
-
1,835
2,370
**414,880**
**53,945**
**468,825**
**365,119**
**(37,761)**
**391**
**(37,370)**
**24,504**
1,023
-
1,023
540
**(36,738)**
**391**
**(36,347)**
**25,044**
170,302
3,200
173,502
148,458
**133,564**
**3,591**
**137,155**
**173,502**|
|---|---|
The comparative fund analysis for the year ended 31 December 2020 is detailed in note 11.
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## **The Parochial Church Council of St John with St Andrew, Chelsea Balance Sheet For the year ended 31st December 2021**
|**Fixed assets**
Investments
**5**
**Current assets**
Debtors
**6**
Cash at bank
Cash in hand
Current account
**Liabilities**
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
**7**
**Net current assets**
**Total net assets**
**The funds of the Parish**
Unrestricted
Restricted
**9**|**2021**
**£**
**£**
11,121
35,624
42
130,042
165,708
39,674
126,034
**137,155**
133,564
3,591
**137,155**|**2020**
**£**
**£**
10,098
20,236
42
156,506
176,784
13,380
163,404
**173,502**
170,302
3,200
**173,502**|
|---|---|---|
Approved on behalf of the Parochial Church Council on 23 May 2022 and signed on its behalf by
The Revd Paul Dawson Chris Weir Incumbent Treasurer
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## **The Parochial Church Council of St John with St Andrew, Chelsea Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31st December 2021**
## **1. Accounting policies**
## **Basis of accounts preparation**
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with current Church Accounting Regulations together with applicable accounting standards and the Statement of Recommended Practice "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" FRS102 version effective 2019.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for the valuation of investment assets, which are shown at market value. The financial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body, nor those that are informal gatherings of church members. The current and comparative periods each cover 12 months. The accounts are prepared in £ Sterling.
## **Fund accounting**
Restricted funds represent;
(a) income from trusts or endowments which may be expended on those restricted objects provided in the terms of the trust or bequest, and
(b) donations or grants received for a specific object or invited by the PCC for a specific object. The funds may only be expended on the specific object for which they were given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of each year must be carried forward as a balance on that fund. The PCC does not usually invest separately for each fund.
Unrestricted funds are general funds which can be used for PCC ordinary purposes.
## **Income**
Planned giving, collections and donations are recognised when received.
Tax refunds are recognised when the incoming resource to which they relate is received.
Grants and legacies are accounted for when the PCC is legally entitled to the amounts due, the income is probable and can be measured reliably.
Dividends are accounted for when receivable, interest is accrued.
Rental income from the letting of Church premises is recognised when it is receivable.
## **Expenditure**
Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, if that award creates a binding or constructive obligation on the PCC. The Diocesan Share is accounted for when due. Other expenses are recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes VAT and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates:
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the Church in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries.
Church management costs include these costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the Church.
## **Tangible fixed assets**
Consecrated and beneficed property is not included in the accounts in accordance with section 10(2)(a) of the Charities Act 2011. Movable church furnishings held by the vicar and churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which may require a faculty for disposal are inalienable property, listed in the church's inventory which can be inspected (at any reasonable time). For anything acquired prior to 2000 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the financial statements.
Tangible fixed assets are valued at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less estimated residual value of each asset over its expected useful life, as follows:
Church equipment 25% straight line
Individual items of equipment with a purchase price of £1,500 or less are written off when the asset is acquired.
## **Investments**
Investments are valued at the mid-market value at the balance sheet date and the gain/loss taken to the Statement of Financial Activities.
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## **The Parochial Church Council of St John with St Andrew, Chelsea Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For the year ended 31st December 2021**
## **2. Income**
|**(a)**
Gift aid donations
Non gift aid donations
Tax recoverable
Cash collections
Donations, appeals etc.:
Sundry donations
LPOW scheme income
YMCA funding
AM time reimbursement
**(b) Fundraising activites**
Rental income
Income from tenants for utilities
Miscellaneous income and events income
Church hall lettings for non church purposes
**(c) Investments**
Flat rentals
Dividends
Bank and building society interest
**(d) Parish activities**
Fees - funerals, marriages, banns, etc.
Planned giving:
Collections:
**Donations and legacies**|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**Restricted**
**Funds**
**Total**
**2021**
**Total**
**2020**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
83,106
-
83,106
96,881
11,199
-
11,199
11,681
25,466
-
25,466
30,351
145
-
145
527
17,740
34,332
52,072
27,354
11,243
-
11,243
-
-
14,004
14,004
8,169
-
6,000
6,000
9,996
**148,899**
**54,336**
**203,235**
**184,959**
185,799
-
185,799
169,179
9,000
-
9,000
7,500
7,046
-
7,046
2,443
12,900
-
12,900
12,736
**214,745**
**-**
**214,745**
**191,858**
12,000
-
12,000
12,000
271
-
271
273
-
-
-
-
**12,271**
**-**
**12,271**
**12,273**
1,204
-
1,204
533
**1,204**
**-**
**1,204**
**533**|
|---|---|
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## **The Parochial Church Council of St John with St Andrew, Chelsea Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For the year ended 31st December 2021**
## **3. Expenditure**
|**(a)**
**Raising funds**
Flats:
Repairs and maintenance
**(b)**
**Parish activities**
Missionary and charitable giving
Ministry
Diocesan common fund
Clergy expenses and travelling expenses
General expenses
Curate stipend and accomodation
Vicarage - Maintenance and water
Youth worker
Church workers
Resources for Church including catering
Ministry trainee support
Training and conferences
Church and services
St Andrew's:
Utilities (Gas, electricity, water rates)
Insurance
Repairs and maintenance
St John's:
Utilities (Gas, electricity, water rates)
Insurance
Repairs and maintenance
Literature
Church weekends and Revive
Events and trips
Education
Sunday school
Holiday & FAB clubs
Youth & student work
Church management and administration:
Church administrator
Parochial fees
Bank charges
Office equipment repairs and renewals
Printing, postage, stationary and adverts etc.
Software
Payroll fees
Telephone and internet
Licences
Sundry expenses
**(c)**
**Other costs**
Legal and professional fees
Independent examiner's report and accountancy|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**Restricted**
**Funds**
**Total**
**2021**
**Total**
**2020**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
10,168
-
10,168
2,670
**10,168**
**-**
**10,168**
**2,670**
38,265
2,994
41,259
39,217
90,000
-
90,000
90,000
326
-
326
342
702
-
702
1,032
72,634
6,000
78,634
77,662
5,468
-
5,468
-
4
-
4
12,175
46,368
14,004
60,372
39,245
404
-
404
4,749
10,571
1,000
11,571
4,730
2,606
-
2,606
90
9,580
-
9,580
10,887
5,848
-
5,848
6,153
62,741
29,947
92,688
30,893
2,099
-
2,099
4,818
2,528
-
2,528
2,522
12,416
-
12,416
9,112
82
-
82
-
5,460
-
5,460
2,482
3,394
-
3,394
1,551
2,117
-
2,117
274
-
-
-
104
1,008
-
1,008
341
21,933
-
21,933
16,555
336
-
336
-
638
-
638
633
158
-
158
311
1,144
-
1,144
1,488
1,149
-
1,149
1,317
633
-
633
623
523
-
523
410
320
-
320
350
1,422
-
1,422
13
**402,877**
**53,945**
**456,822**
**360,079**
395
-
395
900
1,440
-
1,440
1,470
**1,835**
**-**
**1,835**
**2,370**|
|---|---|
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## **The Parochial Church Council of St John with St Andrew, Chelsea Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For the year ended 31st December 2021**
## **4. Staff costs**
|Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Pension costs|**2021**
**2020**
**£**
**£**
122,140
126,721
7,691
4,471
29,430
14,445
**159,261**
**145,637**|
|---|---|
During the year the PCC employed 4 members of staff (2020: 4).
As Church Administrator and Youth Worker, Chris Weir, who is a member of the PCC, was paid a salary of £35,840 (2020: £28,734) during the year, with an additional £5,257 (2020: £5,182) being paid into his pension.
Jeremy Day, church worker and PCC member, received a salary of £nil (2020: £21,383) plus pension contributions of £nil (2020: £42,966).
Barbara Sherwood, who is a member of the PCC, received a donation from the Church of £2,400 (2020: £2,400) for her work supporting pastors throughout Africa.
As curate, Revd Andy Mason, PCC member, received a salary of £28,412 (2020: £29,672) plus pension contributions of £7,103 (2020: £7,103) and accomodation costs of £1,683 (2020: £987).
For the ongoing training of assistant curate Revd Edward Millais the PCC contributed £39,900 (2020: £39,900) to the Diocese of London as off Common Fund clergy costs.
No trustees were remunerated for their role as a trustee. No other council members, or any persons connected with them, received any remuneration or expenses during the year.
## **5. Investments**
|**Market value**
At 1 January 2021
Revaluation gain
At 31 December 2021|**£**
10,098
1,023
**11,121**|
|---|---|
## **Holdings at 31 December 2021:**
1892 Charibond shares 377 CBF Church of England Investment Fund income units
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## **The Parochial Church Council of St John with St Andrew, Chelsea Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For the year ended 31st December 2021**
## **6. Debtors**
|Other debtors
Pension debtor
**Creditors: amounts falling due within one year**
Trade creditors
Accruals|**2021**
**2020**
**£**
**£**
35,534
19,430
90
806
**35,624**
**20,236**
**2021**
**2020**
**£**
**£**
28,946
1,085
10,728
12,295
**39,674**
**13,380**|
|---|---|
## **7. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year**
## **8. Funds**
The Restricted Funds comprise the following:-
AM time reimbursement fund consists of a contribution from the Co-Mission church planting network for his time as Co-Mission's Director of Training.
The YMCA funding is a £35,000 grant over 2 years received from Fulham and South Kensington YMCA supporting youth work in the Parish.
The Allchurches Trust donation is to be used for youth work.
## **9. Fund Movements**
|Restricted funds:
YMCA funding
AM time reimbursement
Allchurches trust youth fund
Afghan Children's Appeal
Lady Chapel CPP contribution
Ministry Trainee support
Mercy ministry donations|**At 1**
**January**
**2021**
**Income**
**Expenditure**
**Transfers**
**At 31**
**December**
**2021**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
-
14,004
(14,004)
-
-
-
6,000
(6,000)
-
-
3,200
-
-
- 3,200
-
2,635
(2,244)
- 391
-
29,947
(29,947)
-
-
-
1,000
(1,000)
-
-
-
750
(750)
-
-
**3,200**
**54,336**
**(53,945)**
**-**
**3,591**|
|---|---|
## **10. Analysis of net assets by fund**
|Unrestricted fund
Restricted funds|**Investments**
**Current**
**assets**
**Current**
**liabilities**
**Fund**
**balances**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
11,121
162,117
(39,674)
133,564
-
3,591
-
3,591
11,121
165,708
(39,674)
137,155|
|---|---|
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## **The Parochial Church Council of St John with St Andrew, Chelsea Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For the year ended 31st December 2021**
**11. Comparative statement of financial activities for year ended 31 December 2020**
|**Note**
**Income and endowments from:**
Donations and legacies
2(a)
Fundraising activities
2(b)
Investments
2(c)
Parish activities
2(d)
**Total income**
**Expenditure on:**
**Raising funds**
Investment management costs
3(a)
**Charitable activities**
Parish activities
3(b)
**Other**
Church management and administration
3(c)
**Total expenditure**
Transfers between funds
**Other recognised gains:**
Gains on investment assets
5
**Net movement in funds**
**Reconciliation of funds:**
Total funds brought forward
**Total funds carried forward**
Net income/(expenditure)
Net expenditure after transfers|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**Restricted**
**Funds**
**Total**
**2020**
**£**
**£**
**£**
162,444
22,515
184,959
184,358
-
184,358
12,273
-
12,273
533
-
533
**359,608**
**22,515**
**382,123**
2,670
-
2,670
333,264
19,315
352,579
2,370
-
2,370
**338,304**
**19,315**
**357,619**
**21,304**
**3,200**
**24,504**
-
-
-
21,304
3,200
24,504
540
-
540
**21,844**
**3,200**
**25,044**
148,458
-
148,458
**170,302**
**3,200**
**173,502**|
|---|---|
14