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2021-12-31-accounts

The FLETCHING PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING Held in The Church of St. Andrew and St. Mary the Virgin, Fletching On Sunday, 24[th] April, 2022 at 11.30 a.m.

Present:

The Rev’d Dr David Knight (in the Chair) and 23 members of the Vestry of Electors.

Welcome:

David welcomed everyone and led the members in prayer.

Meeting of the Vestry and Qualified Members of the Parish

1. Minutes of the Previous Meeting/23[rd] May, 2021:

Approval of the Minutes was proposed by Mr. Barrie Page, seconded by Mrs. Gillie Cuppage, unanimously approved by the Members and duly signed by the Chairman.

2. Matters Arising: None

3. Election of Churchwarden:

Peter was presented with a tree and gift token and wished a happy retirement.

Signed by the Chairman …………………………………………….. Date ………………

ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING

Minutes of the Annual General Meeting of the Parochial Church Council

of The Church of St. Andrew and St. Mary the Virgin, Fletching held in The Church on Sunday, 24[th] April, 2022 at 12.00 a.m.

1. Apologies for Absence:

Apologies were received from Mr. Piers Coleman, Mrs. Kristin Cope, Mr. Richard Hannay, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sargent, Rev’d Margaret Constable and Mr. John Shaw.

2. Minutes of the Annual Parochial Church Meeting held on 23[rd] April, 2021:

The Minutes were unanimously approved and duly signed by the Rev’d Dr David Knight as Chairman.

3. Matters Arising:

David reported the majority of items would be dealt with later in the meeting.

4. Electoral Roll Officer’s Report:

Mr. Peter Ross confirmed our numbers remain similar at 162 with the addition this week of Mr. Bernard Trew.

  1. Treasurer’s Report for the Year Ended 31[st] December, 2021: In the absence of our Treasurer, Mr. John Shaw, David confirmed John had presented his Report to the PCC at their last meeting and the accounts had been approved by the members. The accounts were therefore duly signed by the Chairman.

David was able to report our accounts were looking good, with our main concern being the replacement of our boiler which is on borrowed time.

Our new Finance Initiative Group (FIG), chaired by Mr. Piers Coleman, has published a PGS promotion leaflet resulting in increase

of PGS giving of £5,000 per annum and a number of large donations totalling £27,000. Mrs. Anne Streeter has taken on the task of approaching Grant Aiding charities requesting assistance towards our major repairs.

David thanked The Friends of Fletching Church for their contribution of £18,000 towards the costs incurred in 2020 to our major repair work.

David thanked John for his continued hard work as Treasurer and to Mr. Rupert Ayton for carrying out the audit.

Appointment of Independent Examiner:

It was unanimously agreed that Mr. Rupert Ayton, FCA should be reappointed as the Independent Examiner of the Accounts.

6. Election of Parochial Church Council Members:

Mrs. Juliet Ross, Hon. Secretary, reported that members serve for a period of 3 years.

This year 2 members had completed their period of office and were prepared to stand for re-election: Mr. Richard Hannay, proposed by Mrs. Juliet Ross, seconded by Mr. Barrie Page and Mrs. Elizabeth Sargent, proposed by Mrs. Gillie Cuppage, seconded by Mrs. Margaret Wright. All those present voted in favour of their reelection.

Mrs. Ross confirmed that the following Officers would be elected at a short PCC meeting to be held following the APCM: the Hon. Treasurer, the Hon. Secretary, Gift Aid Secretary, Electoral Roll Officer and Safeguarding Officer.

At present the Members of the PCC consist of: Ex-officio: The Incumbent/The Rev’d Dr David Knight, members of the Deanery Synod/Mr. Nik Attwell, Mr. Piers Coleman and Mr. Peter Ross.

Elected Members: Mrs Gillie Cuppage 2023 Mr. Nigel Kay 2023 Mrs. Susanna Martin 2023 Mrs. Juliet Ross 2023 Mr. John Shaw 2024 Ms. Sophie Tasker 2024

7. Appointment of Sidepersons:

The following 10 members were appointed by acclamation: Mr. Hugh Bullock Mr. Trevor Burgess Mrs. Gillie Cuppage Mr. Damien Greenish Mr. Richard Hannay Mrs. Sue Lay

Mr. Peter Ross

Mrs. Jackie Sargent

Mr. Richard Sargent

Mr. Peter Wigan

8. Churchwarden’s Report:

Due to the pandemic the Rev’d David Knight was inducted in the porch on 28[th] January, 2021 and we threw a party to celebrate his and Monika’s one year with us on 16[th] January.

Under David’s leadership our congregations are regularly around 50 worshippers and many new initiatives have been introduced. The Rev’d Margaret Constable was given the responsibilities for preaching, presiding, standing in on David’s absence and school assemblies. Following a successful Pet Service, plans are afoot for a wider range of services. Compline was introduced during Lent and is now to feature on Thursdays throughout the year. Peter thanked Mrs. Susanna Martin for leading our wonderful choir and organists.

During the year we held 6 weddings, 6 funerals, a very encouraging 8 Christenings, 5 interment of ashes and 6 candidates were confirmed.

The church was made available for many organisations including the return of Cake and Cuppa, Pilates, Toddlers’ group, the Chromatics, the Fletching Singers, Intergenerational Opera, Parish Council, our village school and various church related meetings. Thought is being given to the introduction of a community library. We enjoyed a talk by Lord Hannay of Chiswick, a concert by Resol String Quartet and a Christmas Fair organized by Mrs. Emma Hannay. Peter thanked Ms. Sophie Tasker for organising the ‘West End’ bookings with the help of Mrs. Gillie Cuppage.

Mrs. Ali Brown stood down from her responsibilities towards our church and school, with a formal farewell on 1[st] August. Peter thanked Mrs. Nicola Schulz who retired as our Safeguarding Office. Her place is being taken by Mrs. Mary Shaw. Peter also thanked Mrs, Sharon Hobbs who regularly cleans the PR extension ‘for love’.

There was an attempted break in to the donation box, but although damaged, no money was taken. The tall candles at the High Altar have been changed from oil to wax and re-ordering of the Lady Chapel is under way. David has now been added to our list of vicars in the south transept.

Peter thanked Mr. Richard Hannay for all his repaired jobs, including a new font lid and a safer platform at the lectern.

Looking forward, Peter thanked the following: Mrs. Liz Sargent for taking on the quarterly rotas and assuming responsibilities for all verger’s duties; Mr. Hugh Bullock for agreeing to take on responsibility for the Garden of Remembrance; Mr. Phil Burchell for taking over control of the heating and outside lighting timers, and to Mr. Andrew Wright and Mrs. Sophie Johnson for assuming responsibility for the roses. Peter thanked Mrs. Jo Greenish and Mrs. Kate Minch and our new group of church cleaners, to Gillie for organizing an industrial clean and Mrs. Margaret Wright for polishing the eagle lectern.

Peter thanked all the members of the PCC, particularly the Hon. Secretary and Hon. Treasurer; to our 3 Deanery Synod representatives, our successful FIG committee; to Mr. Barrie Page who has stepped down from reading and intercession duties and to Mr. John Gould who continues to look after the fabric of the church. To Mrs. Anne Streeter for taking on many responsibilities including our new website.

Peter listed all who helped during our services, our sidespersons, readers, the intercessors, our Sacristan Mrs. Eithne Page, assisted by Mrs. Anthea Angell, Mrs. Susanna Martin and our choristers and organists, Mr. Peter Bassett, Mr. Jonathan Fenton-Vince, Mr. Terence Steele and Mr. Alastair Nisbet. To all who provide coffee after Sunday services; to Mrs. Emma Hannay for organizing ‘Cake and Cuppa’; to Mr. Tim Evans and his team of bell ringers, to the hand bell ringers and to all members of the flower guild.

Peter thanked all who had helped with the upkeep outside, to Mr. David Croft for mowing the graveyard; to Mr. Nigel Symington for his involvement with the wildflower meadow; to Mr. Vaughan Thomas for hoisting the graveyard flag; to Mr. Colin Smith for winding the clock; to Mrs. Sonia Harriyott for her research into all burials and to Messrs. John and Tom Randle for the use of their farmyard for car parking.

Peter thanked Mrs. Judy Pardoe and Mrs. Sue Collins for their achievements with Family Support Work; to members of the Friends of Fletching Church committee for their continued support; to Mrs. Mary Butterfield, Mrs. Gabriella Bullock and members of the parish magazine and to Mr. and Mrs. Chris Rothery and Mrs. Lizzie Coleman and all who deliver the magazine and to Mr. Andrew Hudson for the years he managed the Church website.

Finally Peter thanked David and his wife, Monika, for everything they had achieved since arriving in Fletching.

He apologised to for anyone he may have missed out.

Report on the Fabric of the Church:

Mr. John Gould introduced his report by stating that 2021 was a year of overheating in the building industry with inevitable delays and inflation.

External Stonework: T.E. Tilley Ltd., were invited to tender on a slightly more comprehensive specification prepared by our architect, Mr. Richard Andrews. They are due to start work at the beginning of June at a cost of £18,403 plus VAT. The Archdeacon’s List B Approval has been obtained and the insurers notified.

External Ironwork: Tenders were invited based on the Architect’s specification. The lowest of 3 quotations was accepted from Martlet Builders and Decorators Ltd., of Piltdown. A delayed start was negotiated on the basis that any proven increase in costs could be charged up to £1,200. The Archdeacon’s List B has been obtained, the insurers notified and a Trigger Notice has been served, work should start shortly.

Boiler: A consultant mechanical engineer has confirmed the boiler is on borrowed time. A number of options have been considered regards where the boiler should be placed and whether to replace a single boiler with 2. A meeting has been arranged for this Friday when all options will be considered.

Leak at the West End of the South Aisle: This was traced to defective pointing and repaired.

Report from The Church Administrator:

On behalf of Mr. Richard Hannay, David reported the following:

  1. The CCTV system was upgraded to improve its performance and coverage. Due to supply issues the specified camera to cover the entrance has yet to be fitted. A mechanism for accessing the footage remotely will be added shortly.

  2. The routine electrical and fire safety checks have been completed.

  3. An Astro clock will soon be fitted to all external lighting circuits in order to automatically adjust times.

  4. The roof alarm continues to generate a number of false alarms, but it has cut our insurance premiums by half.

9. Deanery Synod Report:

Mr. Peter Ross reported there were 2 meetings during the year. The first a Zoom meeting held on 9[th] March attended by Peter and Mr.

Piers Coleman. The synod was informed how well our new priest David and his wife Monika had settled in.

The Uckfield Deanery Budget for the year amounted to £578,000, but they only had pledges of £420,000, a shortfall of 27%. The Diocese has written off any Parishes’ previous arrears, unfortunately Fletching had none!

On 25[th] November Peter and Mr. Nik Attwell were able to attend a meeting at Danehill in person. The Rev’d Debbie Beer, the Diocesan Environmental Officer, referred to a website called Ecochurch which gives guide lines on how parishes can improve their footprints.

A retired Doctor from Eastbourne, a member of the General Synod, gave a short talk on the running of the synod. The meeting was well chaired. During questions the issue of Sexuality was raised, with reference to a website called ‘Living in Love and Faith’.

Although relating to this year, Fletching Church will be hosting a meeting on the evening of 21[st] July when we will be required to provide refreshments.

10. Safeguarding Report:

As previous mentioned, Mrs. Nicola Schulz retired as Safeguarding Officer due to a move and work commitments. Mrs. Mary Shaw has agreed to take on the role and has received the paperwork. David will meet with Mary to ensure all DBS and relevant checks are carried out.

11. Incumbent’s report:

David was able to report that at the end of their first 15 months, Monika and he felt very much settled, at home, and had been made thoroughly welcome.

David added his thanks to the many people thanked by Peter for their hard work. David also emphasised 3 developments over the last year.

  1. The way the regular services have been well attended, which is a great credit to the village. Many churches are reporting lower congregations as a result of continued lockdowns, but that is not the case in Fletching where attendances have increased. The choir is rapidly running out of chairs and our new pattern of children’s services is proving very popular. David singled out Emma for her contribution to building relationships between young families and the church, week by week, offering our Sunday School at the back of the church. David also thanked Sophie and Jenny for working with him in suggesting service ideas.

  2. The creation of the FIG group, and recently the Music group, have allowed the PCC to receive ideas for action. The FIG group is focussing on generating income, including a grant application programme, a legacy strategy, promoting the PGS scheme and similar ideas. The Music group is focussing on enhancing our existing music provision for services, overseeing the condition of instruments, promoting concerts and more.

  3. The increasing number of people prepared to volunteer for tasks ranging from churchyard management, to church cleaning, to Sacristan duties, to reading the lesson, to the Friends, to verging, to taking photos for our website and social media, etc., this is a real test of the health of a church.

David’s goals for the year ahead are

Finally on behalf of himself and Monika, David again thanked everyone for making them feel so at home and are looking forward to continuing their contribution to Fletching,

12. Any Other Business:

13. The Grace: There being no further business, the meeting closed at 12.20 p.m., with David leading the members with The Grace.

Chairman ……………………………………………………. Date

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FLETCHING PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL

Minutes of a Committee Meeting held in The Church of St. Andrew and St. Mary the Virgin, Fletching on Sunday, 24[th] April, 2022 at 12.20 p.m.

1. Present:

The Rev’d Dr David Knight (Chair/DK) (SM) Mrs. Gillie Cuppage (GC) Mr. Nigel Kay (NK)

Mrs. Susanna Martin

Mrs. Juliet Ross (JR) Mr. Peter Ross (PR)

2. Apologies for Absence:

Mr. Nik Attwell (NA) Mr. Piers Coleman (PC) Mr. Richard Hannay (RH)

Mrs. Elizabeth Sargent (ES) Mr. John Shaw (JS) Ms. Sophie Tasker (ST)

3. Election of Officers:

The following Officers were elected by acclamation: Mr. John Shaw as Hon. Treasurer Mrs. Juliet Ross as Hon. Secretary Mr. Peter Wigan as Gift Aid Secretary Mrs. Mary Shaw as Safeguarding Officer Mr. Peter Ross as Electoral Roll Officer

4. Date of Next PCC Meeting:

The next PCC meeting will be held in The Church on Thursday, 19[th] May, 2022 at 6.00 p.m.

PCC meetings will generally be held on Wednesday evening.

There being no further business, the meeting closed at 12.30 p.m.

Chairnian................................................... Date

Parochial Church Council

of

St. Andrew & St. Mary the Virgin

FLETCHING

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31ST DECEMBER 2021

Registered Charity number: 1132321

Parochial Church Council of

St. Andrew & St. Mary the Virgin, FLETCHING

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONTENTS

for the year ended 31st December 2021

Page
Statement of Financial Activities F1
Balance Sheet F2
Notes to the Financial Statements F3 - F6
Independent Examiner's Report F7

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

For the year ended 31st December 2021

Notes
Note 15
INCOMING RESOURCES
Voluntary Income
Gift Aided Covenants & Collections (inc PGS)
Legacies
Friends of Fletching Church
Income tax recoverable on gift aid
Non Gift Aid Envelopes and CAF
Collections at services
VAT Rebate
Grants
West End rent and other income)
Other Income
Donations
Activities for Generating Funds
Other fund-raising events
Charitable and trading income (Tea Fund)
Church Funds - Boxes
Magazines
Note 5
Fees
Guide Books
Candles
Website (Donation less Expense)
Investments Income
Bank and Deposit Account interest
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
RESOURCES USED
Vicarage - Water, Community Charge etc.
Other expenses for the Ministry
Note 8
Light, Heat and Water
Magazine
Note 5
Honoraria -Organist
Services & Materials
Note 4
Churchyard maintenance
Repairs & Alterations
Note 2
Diocesan Annual Contribution & Charges
Note 6
Insurance
Grants to Institutions
Note 3
Fundraising
Other
Governance Costs
Independent Examination Fee
Note 7
Transfer between Reserves
TOTAL RESOURCES USED
Net (outgoing)/incoming resources for the year
Transfer between Reserves
Balance brought forward
Balance carried forward
Note 14		 Unrestricted Designated TOTAL FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS
General
Special
New Boiler
Building &
Reserve
Reserve
Repair		 2021 2020
£
£
£
£
31,954
0
0
18,313
9,636
3,525
3,686
4,339
4,100
240
0
5,651
10,000
11,350		 £
31,954
0
18,313
9,636
3,525
3,686
4,339
4,100
240
0
27,001		 £
26,893
10,000
0
7,753
5,744
2,071
0
0
30
0
929
54,693
0
10,000
38,102
0
308
3,895
3,374
59
180
350
57		 102,795
0
0
308
3,895
3,374
59
180
350
57		 53,421
0
0
117
4,359
936
55
78
473
62,916
0
10,000
38,102		 111,018 59,439
6,019
148
4,395
0
2,000
1,634
1,233
5,226
7,974
25,243
3,007
995
527
0		 6,019
148
4,395
0
2,000
1,634
1,233
13,200
25,243
3,007
995
527
0		 4,020
0
2,916
0
1,805
630
1,138
27,535
25,444
3,685
192
0
0
50,427
0
0
7,974
440		 58,401
440
0		 67,364
440
0
50,867
0
0
7,974
12,050
0
10,000
30,128
35,328
30,000
0
7,578		 58,841
52,178
72,906		 67,804
-8,366
81,272
47,378
30,000
10,000
37,706		 125,084 72,906

F 1

FLETCHING PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31st DECEMBER 2021

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Assets
Note 9
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtor (Insurance prepaid for 2022)
Debtor (Tax Rebate - Gift Aid)
Note 10
Short term deposits
Note 11
Cash at bank
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Note 12
Amounts Falling due within one year:
Magazine Adverts (prepaid 2022)
Independent Examination
Gas & Electric
Tea & Cake Collection
Fees
NET CURRENT ASSETS
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
Unrestricted
Designated		 £
£
2021		 £
£
2021		 £
£
2020		 £
£
2020
0
0
3,246
3,007
4,500
3,194
72,873
52,816
52,032
21,099
132,651
80,117
6,092
6,281
440
440
495
540
449
0
41
7,567
7,211
125,084
72,906
125,084
72,906
47,378
35,328
77,706
37,578
125,084
72,906
72,906
125,084 72,906
47,378
77,706
35,328
37,578
125,084
72,906

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on .................................................... and were signed on its behalf by:

Rev. David Knight - Vicar

F 2

FLETCHING PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 December 2021

1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Accounting Convention

The financial statements have been prepared under the historic cost basis, and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008) the Charities Act 2011 and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities.

Incoming Resources Voluntary Income

a) Collections are recognised when received by or on behalf of the PCC

b) Planned giving receivable under Gift Aid is recognised only when received.

c) Income Tax recoverable on Gift Aid donations is accounted for and is included in debtors on the accrual basis.

d) Grants and legacies to the PCC are accounted for when received.

e) Funds raised by a fete and similar events, and the magazine are accounted for gross but shown in the accounts as net

f) Sales of books and magazines from the church bookstall are accounted for net. Income from investments

Bank and deposit fund interest is accounted for when received.

Resources Expended

Grants

Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, if that award creates a binding obligation on the PCC. Grants offerred subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure.

Activities directly relating to the work of the Church

The diocesan quota or parish share is accounted for when payable.

The Parish Contribution, as requested by DBF, for 2021 has been paid in full.

Remuneration

The Members have not received any remuneration.

Allocation of Expenditure

All expenditure has been classified as expenditure in direct furtherance of the PCC's objectives. Governance costs

Governance costs are costs that relate purely to the running of the church and include independent examination costs.

Grants

Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, if that award creates a binding obligation on the PCC. Grants offerred subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure.

Tangible Fixed Assets

No new assets have been capitalised during 2021.

F 3

FLETCHING PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 December 2021

1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities

Funds

General funds represent funds of the PCC that are not subject to any restrictions regarding their use and are available for application on the general purpose of the PCC. Funds designated for a particular purpose by the PCC are also unresticted.

The accounts 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 or those that are informal gatherings of Church members.

Current Assets

Churchyard

The gross expenditure for maintaining the churchyard in 2021 was £1,983 (2020 £1,888). This cost is shared with Fletching Parish Council and the accounts include reimbursement of £750 (2020 £750)

2 Repairs, Alterations and Equipment

Repairs, Alterations and Equipment
Gas Boiler Service & Repair
CCTV Upgrade
Organ Service & Repairs
Vacuum Cleaner
Gutter Cleaning
WEB site development & hosting
Alarm Annual Fee
Fire Extingisher Inspection
Power supply to Goodbox
Water Tap Repair
Elecrical Repairs
Green Bin Fee
Electrical PAT Test
Repairs to Donation Box
Sound System Repair
Outside Lighting Repair
Sundry
Roof Alarm
South Transept Roof Repair
Gutter Design & Template
Architect Fees
Sundry		 £
General
497
1,084
789
274
280
197
623
195
143
35
341
55
260
205
113
96
39
5,226		 £
Building
3,396
3,673
150
755
7,974
The total grants paid to institutions during the year was as follows:
SOS - Family Support Work
SOS - Embrace the Middle East
Harvest - Farm Africa
Harvest - The Princes Countryside Trust
British Legion
(Remembrance Day Collection)
Family Support Work (inc £607 from Organ Concert)
Family Support Work from Tea & Coffee Fund
TOTAL		 2021
2021
2020
£
£
56
64
56
64
56
64
110
0
110
0
46
0
607
0
400
400
1,041
192

All grants made have been paid from donations made by congregations

F 4

FLETCHING PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 December 2021

4 Services & Materials

Total expense of £ 1,634 (2020 £ 630)

5 Magazine

The total Income from subscriptions and adverts totalled £9,984 set against a cost of £6,089 giving a surplus of £ 3,895 for the year (2020 £ 4,389 )

6 Parish Contribution & Insurance

The Parish Contribution for 2021 of £ 25,243 has been paid in full ( 2020 £25,444). Church insurance for 2021 was £ 3,007 (2020 £3,685)

7 Governance Costs
Governance Costs 2021 2020
£ £
Independent Examination fee 440 440

8 Trustees' Remuneration and Benefits

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2021 nor for the year ended 31 December 2020.

The PCC has met expenses incurred by members for services provided to the charity by reimbursing the Vicar £ 148 (2020 £ nil) in total for travel, telephone and office expenses.

9 Tangible Fixed Assets

Cost
As at 01/01/18
Additions in 2020
Depreciation as at 31/12/18
Balance as at 31/12/20
10
Debtors(Amounts falling due within one year)
Insurance prepaid
Income Tax recoverable on Gift Aid
11
Current Asset Investments
Short Term Deposits -Opening Balance
Interest received
Net Transfers to/from Current Account
Closing Balance
12
Creditors (Amounts falling due within a year)
Magazine Adverts
Independent Examination Fee
Tea & Cake Café Fund
Gas
Fees due to DBF		 10,605
0
10,605
0
2021
2020
£
3,246
3,007
4,500
3,194		 10,605
0
10,605
0
7,746
6,201
2021
2020
£
£
52,816
47,343
57
473
52,873
47,816
20,000
5,000
72,873
52,816
2021
2020
£
£
6,092
6,281
440
440
540
449
495
0
0
41
7,567
7,211

F 5

FLETCHING PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 December 2021

13
Movement in Reserves (all unrestricted)
General Fund
Special Reserve Fund
Building & Repair Fund
Boiler Fund
TOTAL FUNDS		 As at
Incoming
Outgoing
Reserve
As at
01.01.21 Resources Resources Transfers
31.12.21
£
£
£
£
35,328
62,916
(50,867)
47,378
30,000
0
0
30,000
7,578
38,102
(7,974)
37,706
0
10,000
10,000
.
72,906
111,018
(58,841)
0
125,084

General Fund (Unrestricted)

This fund is for the receipt of general income and expenditure to support the daily ministry and pastoral work of the Parish.

Ministry & Pastoral Fund (Designated)/Special reserve

This fund has been set-up to accumulate funds for the future funding of the Ministry and other support costs payable through the diocesan quota. This fund is not intended to be used until a full time/full stipend minister is appointed. Any use of this fund requires authorisation of the PCC. In 2006 the PCC gave authorisation for this fund to be changed into a Special reserve Fund to be used for emergencies or unexpected contingencies.

Building and Repair Fund (Designated)

This fund has been set up to finance larger building repair projects e.g. quinquennial, over and above those financed through general expenditure. Any use of this fund requires authorisation of the PCC.

Boiler Fund (Designated)

This fund has been set up to accumulate funds for the replacement of the church boiler.

15 Chancel Trust

The Chichester Diocesan Fund and Board of Finance holds on trust the Fletching Chancel Fund (for Chancel repairs). The accumulated income of this fund as at 31st December 2021 was £ 11,109 (2020 £10,297). The investment consists of CBF Investment Fund (Income) Shares and a Fixed Interest Securities Fund with a market value as at 31 December 2021 of £ 31,783 (2020 £27,806)

17 Other Financial Commitments

At 31 December 2021 the PCC had no other committments

F 6

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

To the Parochial Church Council of St. Andrew and St. Mary the Virgin's Church, Fletching

This report on the accounts of the Parochial Church Council for the year ended 31 December 2021 which are set out on pages F1 to F6 is in respect of an examination carried out in acccordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 ('the Regulations') and s.43 of the Charities Act 1993 ('the Act').

Respective responsibilities of the Parochial Church Council and the examiner.

As members of the Parochial Church Council you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts; you consider that the audit requirement of the Church Accounting Regulations and section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 do not apply.

It is my responsibility to:

State whether particular matters have come to our attention.

Basis of this report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission and to be found in the Church guidance, 2013 edition. The examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Parochial Church Council and a comparison of the accounts with those records. It also includes considering any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently, no opinion is given as to whether the accounts provide a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent Examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements

2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed...................................................

Date....................................

R. AYTON

Chartered Accountant

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

To the Parochial Church Council of St. Andrew and St. Mary the Virgin's Church, Fletching

This report on the accounts of the Parochial Church Council for the year ended 31 December 2021 which are set out on pages F1 to F6 is in respect of an examination carried out in acccordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 ('the Regulations') and s.43 of the Charities Act 1993 ('the Act').

Respective responsibilities of the Parochial Church Council and the examiner.

As members of the Parochial Church Council you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts; you consider that the audit requirement of the Church Accounting Regulations and section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 do not apply.

It is my responsibility to:

State whether particular matters have come to our attention.

Basis of this report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission and to be found in the Church guidance, 2013 edition. The examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Parochial Church Council and a comparison of the accounts with those records. It also includes considering any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently, no opinion is given as to whether the accounts provide a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent Examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements

2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed...................................................

Date....................................

R. AYTON

Chartered Accountant

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