ST GEORGE’S CHURCH OVENDEN
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL (Registered Charity 1132332)
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2020
PRIEST IN CHARGE
REV. ALAN MAXWELL THE VICARAGE BRACEWELL DRIVE LEE MOUNT HALIFAX HX3 5HY
BANKS
YORKSHIRE BANK PLC THE CBF CHURCH OF ENGLAND FUNDS
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
JOHN R HUDSON
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ST GEORGE’S CHURCH – APCM 2021 – ANNUAL REPORT
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION (including structure, governance and management aims
and objectives
Priest in Charge report
A year has passed since I was installed as Priest in Charge of our Parish and it has been a very strange year indeed! I would like to thank everyone for the warm welcome we received, and for the support settling into the new role. There was only one normal Sunday of worship after my installation before we began the first lockdown, and the church building was closed for several weeks.
Each Parish has developed their own ways of working during lockdown, and our system of recording a service each week seems to have worked well for us. Many thanks to Glenn Roper for working out the video technology and putting the service together along with delivering a paper copy to those who can’t access the internet. Thanks to all who lead, preach, read from the bible, prepare and lead intercessions, and especially to Stuart and Dean for recording worship songs. It has been great to have such a variety of voices leading our worship over the past year!
Normal forms of children’s work have not been possible for the past year. During the school summer holidays we held a Messy Church summer club for five days including crafts, songs, story and prayer for all ages. We worked jointly with Lee Mount Baptist Church to make a video for each day and around 12 families received craft packs to help them take part. Our Christingle service was also published online.
The Diocesan leaders ask all parishes where a new priest is appointed to do the mission training program Leading Your Church into Growth (LYCIG). This will include myself and two members of the congregation attending a training conference and then putting what we have learnt into practice in the parish. This should have happened in 2020 but the training conferences were all cancelled due to lockdown. The PCC decided to aim for a training conference in October 2021.
Our links with St. George’s Community Trust (SGCT) continue with several members of our congregation serving on the board of trustees. At the APCM in November I was appointed as the PCC representative for SGCT.
We will continue to work with Lee Mount Primary School when visiting in person becomes possible again. In the meantime, I was appointed as a school governor in the autumn term, joining Glenn who is also a governor at the school.
We hope and pray that the coming year will bring the chance to meet in person again, which will greatly enhance our mission and ministry as Jesus Church.
Rev. Alan Maxwell Priest in Charge
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CHURCH ANNUAL REPORT 2020-2021
The Parochial Church Council (as constituted at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting on 23[rd] November 2020) consists of 2 annually elected Church Wardens, 3 Deanery Synod Representatives and 9 annually elected Council members each with link responsibility within the team structures as outlined below. The Standing Committee exists legally and has met on a couple of occasions through 2020. (it has the power to transact business of the PCC between its meetings, subject to any directions given by the PCC). The Standing Committee are Vicar, two Wardens and Treasurer with the addition of Stuart Rushforth and Judith Robertshaw for 2020-2021.
Priest in Charge Rev. Alan Maxwell Asst. Priest with PTO Rev. Glenn Roper Asst. Priest with PTO Rev. Neal Lefroy-Owen Reader: with PTO Jennifer Sutcliffe Reader: Darrell Bishop Church Warden (and PCC): Charles Gear Church Warden (and PCC): Philip Ashworth Electoral Roll: Derek Woodfield Representatives (and PCC) Deanery Synod: Sharon Gear Deanery Synod: Vacancy Deanery Synod: Vacancy Pastoral Minister Gail Muff Pastoral Minister Philip Ashworth
PCC - Elected Members
Gerda Normington (Church Treasurer) Brenda Thomas (6.30pm Team) Judith Robertshaw (Safeguarding Officer/Representative for Mission) Christine Hupalo (SGCT Rep) Jill Coffey (Messy Church) Stuart Rushforth Tahlia Francis
TEAMS
The Team structure have members of the PCC linked to other teams in church who would meet regularly to consider the various areas of Church life but this has not happened during 2020.
SERVICE WARDENS
There were no service wardens during 2020 and it is hoped that this can be fulfilled once church services are back to normal and we are able to obtain volunteers.
CHURCH ATTENDANCE
As you can appreciate with the Pandemic (Covid19) church attendance has not been as usual and you can see, the average Sunday morning attendance counted during October 2020 was 18 adults and 0 children and the evening attendance was 0 adults.
ELECTORAL ROLL
All church attendees are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC. The Electoral Roll Officer (Derek Woodfield) will provide an update at the AGM.
REVIEW OF THE PCC
The PCC did not operate as usual during 2020 due to the lockdown restrictions imposed to deal with the COVID19 pandemic. The Standing Committee met remotely using technology in June and July and a full PCC meeting was first held by video conferencing in October. The Annual Parochial Church Meeting was delayed for all churches and took place on the 23[rd] November. The first meeting of the new PCC for 2020-21. Deanery Synod Representative were appointed to serve a term until April 2023.
Two urgent items of business occupied the attention of the PCC and Standing Committee.
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In July the lease for St. George’s Community Trust to use St. George’s House came up for renewal. Redraughting of the lease is an ongoing process and the terms of the existing lease stand until the new lease is agreed.
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Financial management during the pandemic. Rent payments from organisations were lower during the
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lockdown period. The decision was taken to reduce the amount of parish share we paid to the Diocese to
ensure that the church did not run out of money.
Two catastrophic building events happened during the past year. In late 2020 the ceiling of the porch on the side of St. George’s House fell in. A builder has been appointed to do repairs.
In February 2021 part of the boundary wall in front of church collapsed, and part of the wall between the Hall and St. George’s House was found to be bulging out. At the time of writing, we await quotes from builders and prepare to consider the cost of different rebuild options.
Many of our usual activities were not possible over the past year and we pray that the situation will improve in the year to come.
Rev’d Alan Maxwell, Chair of the PCC March 2021
Major Business Items
Church Finances: Please note the Treasurer’s Report.
Upkeep and use of Church buildings : Please note the Buildings Report.
- A crèche/small children’s play area will be created by taking out three pews to the north facing side of the church. We have the Faculty. However, no further action has been taken during the vacancy. This will be on the next PCC agenda when we are able to seek Rev Alan’s input.
Community Garden Project
The PCC appreciate that the grass is regularly cut and the church grounds are kept tidy by David Sutcliffe and Tom Mitchell. Volunteers help with the gardening but more help is needed.
Updates on Safeguarding:
The safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults is vital to life within the Diocese and as both Bishop Nick (Leeds) and Bishop Jonathan (Huddersfield) have variously said this must ensure that church becomes a safer space for children and vulnerable adults with an improvement in the church’s response to caring for them (after past failings).
During present times safeguarding training is available ‘on-line only’ to anyone who has an interest in our children and all vulnerable adults , and so please do ask if you need help to access this.
Important Decisions/ Activities:
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Acceptance of general and mission budgets
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Liaising with the Pre-School and other Hall users
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Team reports (including Building Team)
Charles Gear – Churchwarden
Buildings Report for year ending December 2020
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This report is a brief summary of the many building repairs and maintenance tasks undertaken during 2020. Detailed descriptions and costs are not included here;
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Overall responsibility for Church Log Book, Buildings, Insurance and H&S rests directly with the Priest in Charge, Wardens and Church Council.
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All up to date certificates and licences for the above are kept in St. George’s House.
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We are grateful for the number of volunteers who have undertaken practical maintenance tasks and D.I.Y. This is essential as part of church members’ contribution to maintaining and improving our buildings and grounds for a safe and pleasing environment. It is a struggle both in practical and financial terms to continue to maintain our 3 large buildings and extensive grounds.
CHURCH
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We are continuing to monitor the slippery paving area at the entrance gates and remedy the lack of drainage to the bottom of the front door steps. Vandal damage to the ramp stonework is now repaired.
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The church boiler requires servicing in 2021.
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The church clock also had its annual service in April and works well. The timer for the clock face lighting needs repairs,
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The 2018 Quinquennial Report highlighted necessary work on the church roof especially at high level. Several slates are missing, ridge tiles need re-pointing and the high gutters need clearing. Accessibility is a problem but to ignore is not an option!
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Emergency lighting inside church has been checked and is working correctly.
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Internal decoration is starting to look ‘tired’.
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Due to the Covid-19 restrictions regular cleaning is suspended.
CHURCH HALL
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Internal decoration is looking ‘tired’ and minor works are required to slipped/missing tiles, gutters and fall pipes.
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The kitchen hot water gas boiler was last serviced in 2019 and is now beyond its life expectancy. It failed during the summer and a temporary repair seems to suffice at present.
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The room heater near the toilets was condemned in 2019 and replaced. The gas room heater near the outside door is nearing replacement.
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We need to ensure hall users do not hang decorations or other flammable items above the two room heaters.
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Vandalism caused damage to the flat roof over the porch entrance and several slates on the higher roof were damaged.
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The flat roof was repaired and we replaced some damaged slates. Further work is required on the roof with slipped and missing slates as well as fall pipes and gutters that need repairing/replacing. Restricting vandal access to the entrance porch is necessary or we will have the same, or worse problems again!!
ST GEORGE’S HOUSE and HOUSE GROUNDS
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Essential roof repairs to the Parkinson Room porch/emergency exit have been arranged and should be completed mid April. This work will cost £2100 and is not covered by the insurance.
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Some redecoration work of the internal areas is required.
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The CCTV system to the house is not operational and is no longer used.
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2 Central Heating boilers, 1 hot water boiler and 4 gas fires and the cooker were fully serviced in 2019. In 2020 both central heating boilers failed and needed quite substantial repairs.
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Some roof work is required - clearing of valley gutters and gutters/fall pipes facing the park need replacing. Lack of maintenance is now causing ingress of water into the attic rooms and will get worse without remedial action.
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All the trees in the grounds around the house are protected by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) and should not be pruned or removed without the planning consent of Calderdale Council.
ALL THREE BUILDINGS
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An Electrical Safety check together with provision of safety certificates for all three buildings was completed in 2013 by Dowslands Electrical. These included the 2 lightning Conductors on the church and the house. A full electrical safety check is again due in the near future according to Diocesan advice.
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Annual checks and servicing have taken place for:
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a) Fire Fighting equipment and extinguishers (4 Fire Blankets and 23 Extinguishers) in January 2021. b) Intruder Alarms were serviced in January 2021.
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c) Emergency Lighting testing were carried out for all three buildings, December 2020.
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St George’s House Fire Alarm control panel and system serviced in January 2021 and all these items are compliant with current legislation.
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Intruder Alarm activations are programmed to call out Charles Gear, Stuart Rushforth and David Sutcliffe.
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Several false alarms were activated during the year and generally these could be avoided with a little more care.
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Smart Water – all items of value have previously been marked and the log book updated along with an up to date CD.
GRAVEYARD
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Leaf clearing is a major task each autumn. The condition of some graves is suspect and therefore the need for regular checks and care for any visitors or when gardening. Grass has been cut and graves strimmed regularly throughout summer.
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Boundary walls are systematically checked and there are concerns in some areas though, they are considered to be reasonably safe for the time being. Trees and gravestones are also checked on a regular basis.
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Boundary walls are extensive around all the properties. These are systematically checked. There are safety concerns as some are considered extremely unsafe and tree roots are causing worsening of the problems.
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The wall outside the church entrance gate collapsed in February 2021. Thankfully, no-one was there at the time otherwise there would have been serious consequences. Quotes are being obtained for its repair.
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Other Dangerous walls…
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a) Lilac Street from the House to the rear church entrance gate, some of which retains the graveyard
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b) The high wall on the park side of St. George’s house is leaning badly worsened by the big tree.
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c) The wall between the House and the Hall is close to collapsing.
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d) The continuing wall from the church gate towards the end of St. George’s Road is getting worse. If these walls are not protected or removed/repaired then what is our answer in the event of an incident when we are already aware of these dangers?
OTHER ITEMS
We pray for God’s continuing guidance in all we do to maintain our buildings in good repair and thank Him for all the help from volunteers received during the past year. We also pray for the safety of all the users of our buildings as well as wise decisions on the ways forward on the maintenance and use of our premises as well as the safety of the public using our premises or as pedestrians alongside our walls along Lilac Street and St. George’s Road.
Church Wardens (Charles Gear and Philip Ashworth)
CHURCH WARDENS REPORT 2020
This AGM completes my 10[th] year as Churchwarden and Philips 8[th] year. We hope that we have met our duties during the lockdown period.
It can only be said that Alan, Aggie and his family have had an ‘interesting’ start to their new life in Halifax, with Covid lockdown commencing immediately following his first Sunday service. We look forward to church life resuming as soon as possible.
We would like to thank the Clergy team, music group and all those who contributed and were involved in the putting together of the Sunday Service ensuring as many people as possible are able to participate.
PCC members and parishioners for their help and support in maintaining the smooth running of the church over this time.
A big thanks to Gerda who has again kept the accounts in good order, enabling the Church to make a good contribution to the parish share, along with our other financial obligations.
David and Tom have again continued to look after the church site, performing many tasks within the church buildings and grounds, as well as numerous other tasks to ensure the church buildings have been maintained in good order. Without their help it would be extremely difficult to perform our duties as church wardens.
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We would like to thank everyone for their individual giving during this year with services carried out online with Covid restrictions. Donations from the congregation are very important and without these the church would not be here, please, continue to pray about your giving.
It has been very encouraging to see that people have been providing help and support to each other in a safe manner.
God continues to be faithful to us here at Saint George’s throughout this time to which we give thanks and praise.
Note from Glenn Roper
The past year has been difficult on many levels and maintaining relationships has been particularly difficult. We’ve all missed meeting fact to face but that hasn’t stopped us from keeping our relationships going in different ways. Thanks must go out to those who have regularly contacted church members by telephone and/or text, to the author of our weekly catch-up email, to those who have done shopping for members and to the fellowship group leader who has used the technology offered by WhatsApp and mobile phones to keep the group going. We are particularly grateful to the team who have, week by week and on special occasions, put together our services. In all the difficult and stressful times, we have experienced, our church family has been maintained and supported in surprising ways, but we look forward to meeting together in, hopefully, the not-too-distant future.
Churchwardens Charles Gear and Philip Ashworth
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The Church finances have not been our usual standard. Our Common Fund for 2020 was £31,327 which was too much to pay and our monthly payments went from £2610 to £1300 from April 2020 and we did not contribute to any additional amount that the Diocese requests. The reason being Covid19 and the pandemic hit us hard in the early months. Our missionary giving is as described below. Page 13 of the report gives full details of all income received in 2020. This includes £7683 from recoverable income tax thanks to Gift Aid donations from the congregation and Glen Knight for all his time in submitting the claim on our behalf.
GIFT AID DONATIONS
Gift Aid (Tax Refund) donations have been given for the Building Fund. Monthly donations continue to be received to the Church Organ fund. These gifts are very much appreciated to carry out any work required. No Gift Aid (Tax Refund) was received for the Ladies Weekend due to the weekend being cancelled.
GIFT AID SECRETARY (GLEN KNIGHT)
Glen has advised that he can now claim Non Gift Aid tax giving back for the past two years (2019 and 2020) and also in the future. This means that he will be running two spreadsheets ie St. George’s year end 1[st] January – 31[st] December and HMRC 6th April – 31[st] March in order to claim tax and help boost the church finances.
For those that pay tax please bear in mind that should you no longer pay tax that you need to contact Glen Knight and let him know. Any oversight lies with the giver and not the church to pay back to HMRC.
DONATIONS
We receive donations twice a year from a ‘Family Settlement Fund’ which is allocated to the Restricted Fund account. Page 14 outlines our expenditure.
MISSION
The budget from general income during 2020 amounted to £5384, however, we have not been able to keep our commitments in 2020 and only gave to the British Royal Legion and the outstanding £3960 from 2019 has also not been fulfilled and written off. Hopefully, we will get back on track with our Mission giving in 2021 (£4493).
Money which has been given has been allocated as follows; £100 - Royal British Legion – Ovenden Branch
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MISSION/SPECIAL APPEALS
We were able to send contributions of £892.10 following special appeals in church, as outlined below:
£219.00 - Priest in Charge licensing - Overseas links
£245.71 - Jars of Grace Appeal – UNICEF - A Right to Education for children. This was given in lieu of our Independent Examiner John Hudson charging for the examination of our accounts.
£427.39 - The Children’s Society ( 2019 Christingle Service)
PREMISES
As always, our thanks go to David Sutcliffe and Tom Mitchell for their commitment in organising both major, minor and D.I.Y. repairs and the ongoing maintenance of our buildings and grounds, also for their vigilance in relation to health and safety. Contributions in time and expertise can save a substantial amount of financial outlay, and this has proved to be invaluable over the last year. Our thanks go to them for a job well done.
LEGACIES
No legacies were received in 2020.
RESERVES
Our maintenance investment through the Church Board of Finance (CBF) is £6,000. These funds are required to support any major structural repairs on the church building. This is all we have in reserve in case of emerge
COMMITMENTS IN 2021
Our overall commitments for 2021 amounts to around £65,592. These include; Common Fund (£31,327), Mission (£5304), Insurance (£6651), church/hall utilities (£6412), fire protection/alarm/clock maintenance (£900), Music Licence (£678) along with the upkeep of three buildings and admin expenses. These figures are taken from actual expenses 2020 sheet and are approximate for 2021.
Our main anticipated income is approximately £53,037 (based on 2020 income). This is made from church giving, and also includes £1500 Community Trust Rent, £6000 Playgroup Rent and approx Tax Refund of £7683. which means that we are looking at a deficit of £12,555. We will have no major funds for desirable improvements, other expenses or building repairs other than that which has already been allocated or to be paid from the Restricted Fund account in respect of buildings.
There has been a deficit for the past few years but we have always managed to pay our way and I am sure the Lord will provide.
Approved by the PCC on 16[th] May 2021 and signed by Rev. Alan Maxwell (Priest in Charge)
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 2020
| Incoming Resources Voluntary income Activities for generating funds Income from investments Income from church activities Other Income TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES Resources Expended Church activities - mission - ministry and upkeep - administration TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED NET INCOMING RESOURCES before other recognized gains and losses GAINS & LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS Unrealised - Lloyds Shares Transfers NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS BALANCES B/ FWD AS AT 01.01.20 BALANCES C/ FWD AS AT 31.12.20 |
Note Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total Funds Total Funds Reference Funds Funds Funds 2020 2019 |
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| 2a 44502.82 1325.00 0.00 45827.82 60353.51 2b 97.52 0.00 0.00 97.52 574.69 2c 0.00 55.11 0.00 55.11 83.50 2d 8256.56 0.00 0.00 8256.56 13026.34 2e 2634.32 0.00 0.00 2634.32 |
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| 55491.22 1380.11 0.00 56871.33 **74038.04 ** |
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| 3a 992.10 0.00 0.00 992.10 2649.99 36211.19 0.00 0.00 36211.19 57817.48 866.96 0.00 0.00 866.96 894.33 |
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| 38070.25 0.00 0.00 38070.25 61361.80 |
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| 17420.97 1380.11 0.00 18801.08 12676.24 |
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| 5b 0.00 0.00 14.36 14.36 25.87 8 23326.25 -23326.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 40747.22 -21946.14 14.36 18815.44 12702.11 110535.01 67355.50 2231.55 180122.06 167419.95 |
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| 151282.23 45409.36 2245.91 198937.50 180122.06 |
| BALANCE SHEET AS | ||
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| 2020 | ||
| NOTE | 2020 | 2019 |
| REFERENCE | ||
| **NO. ** | £ | £ |
FIXED ASSETS
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| Tangible - property 5a Investments 5b TOTAL FIXED ASSETS |
142300 142300 772 772 |
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| 143072 143072 |
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| CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank and in hand LIABILITIES Charity Collections 5c Accountants fee Other operating costs Utility bills NET CURRENT ASSETS |
443.90 2529 56386.15 40019 |
| 56830.05 42548 |
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| 344.82 427 0 0 286.10 188 333.63 4883 |
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| 964.55 5498 |
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| 55865.50 37050 |
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| TOTAL NET ASSETS | |
| 198937.5 180122 |
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| PARISH FUNDS Unrestricted Restricted Endowment |
151282.23 110535 45409.36 67356 2245.91 2232 |
| 198937.50 180122 |
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF OVENDEN ST. GEORGES NOTES FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31[ST] DECEMBER 2020
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The financial Statements of the PCC have been prepared under the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 in accordance with applicable accounting standards and the current Statement of Recommended Practice Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP 2015) using the Accruals basis. These 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.
FUND ACCOUNTING
Endowment funds are funds, the capital of which must be retained either permanently or at the PCC’s discretion; the income derived arising from the endowment is to be used either as restricted or unrestricted funds depending on the purpose for which the endowment was established in the first place.
Res tricted Funds comprise (a) income from endowments which is to be expended only on the restricted purposes intended by the donor and (b) revenue donations or grants for a specific PCC activity intended by the donor. Where these funds have unspent balances, interest on their pooled investment is apportioned to the individual funds on an average balance basis.
Unrestricted Funds are income funds which are to be spent for the PCC general purposes.
Designated Funds are general funds set aside by the PCC for use in the future. Project funds are designated for particular projects for administration purposes only. Funds designated as invested in fixed assets for the PCC’s own use abated in line with assets’ annual depreciation charges in the SOFA. Designated funds remain unrestricted and the PCC will move any surplus to other general funds.
INCOMING RESOURCES
Planned giving, collections and similar 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 entitled to use the resources, their ultimate receipt is considered reasonably certain and the amounts due are reliably quantifiable. Dividends are accounted for when declared receivable, interest as and when accrued by the payer. All incoming resources are accounted for gross.
RESOURCES EXPENDED
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 parish share expected to be paid over is accounted for when due.
All other expenditure is generally recognised when it is incurred and is accounted for gross.
Consecrated and benefice property is not included in the accounts in accordance with s.10(2)(a) and (c) of the Charities Act 2011.
Movable church furnishings held by the vicar and churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal are inalienable property, listed in the church’s inventory, which can be inspected (at any reasonable time). For anything acquired prior to 2000 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the financial statements. Subsequently no individual item has cost more than £1,000 so all such expenditure has been written off when incurred. St George’s House and the Church Hall are shown at cost.
Equipment used within the church premises is depreciated on a straight line basis over four years. Individual items of equipment with a purchase price of £1000 or less are written off when the asset is acquired.
Investments are valued at market value at 31[st] December 2020.
Current assets are represented by cash at bank and in hand at the Yorkshire Bank Plc (changing to Virgin) and the Central Board of Finance of the Church of England.
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Priest in Charge – Alan Maxwell
PCC Chair – Charles Gear Church Treasurer - Gerda Normington
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF OVENDEN ST. GEORGES
NOTES FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT (CONT.) FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 2020
| 2 INCOMING RESOURCES |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Endowment Funds 2020 2019 |
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| 2(a) Voluntary Income Planned Giving:- Gift Aid Donations Tax Recoverable Other Planned Giving Collections (open plate) Grant Buildings Donations, appeals, etc Legacies Event Weekends 2(b) Activities for generating funds Coffee Fair Trade 2(c) Income from Investments Dividends Interest Interest CBF Other tax recoverable 2(d) Income from church activities Lettings Rent to St. Georges House Fees Other Income 2(e) Insurance Claims Payments uncollected Refunds Restricted |
25317.00 240.00 0.00 25557.00 26697.80 7683.15 0.00 0.00 7683.15 7755.11 7189.00 0.00 0.00 7189.00 6474.10 1622.85 0.00 0.00 1622.85 2405.29 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2690.82 0.00 0.00 2690.82 13461.21 0.00 360.00 0.00 360.00 360.00 0.00 725.00 0.00 725.00 3200.00 |
| 44502.82 1325.00 0.00 45827.82 **60353.51 ** |
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97.52 0.00 0.00 97.52 505.24 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 69.45 |
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| 97.52 0.00 0.00 97.52 574.69 |
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| 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.27 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 55.11 0.00 55.11 82.23 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 |
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| 0.00 55.11 0.00 55.11 83.50 |
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| 5597.00 0.00 0.00 5597.00 6478.00 1500.00 0.00 0.00 1500.00 3000.00 1159.56 0.00 0.00 1159.56 3548.34 |
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| 8256.56 0.00 0.00 8256.56 **13026.34 ** |
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| 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 2454.07 0 0 2454.07 0.00 180.25 0.00 0.00 180.25 0.00 |
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| 2634.32 0.00 0.00 2634.32 0.00 |
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| TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES | 55491.22 1380.11 0.00 56871.33 **74038.04 ** |
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NOTES FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT (CONT)
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 2020
| 3. RESOURCES EXPENDED Unrestricted Funds 3(a) Church Activities Missionary & CharitableGiving:- Missionary Societies - links 0.00 Relief & Development 0.00 Home Missions 100.00 Secular Charities 892.10 |
Restricted Funds Endowment Funds 2020 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 0.00 0.00 892.10 |
2019 490.00 1370.00 0.00 789.99 |
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| Sub Total 992.10 |
0.00 0.00 992.10 |
2649.99 |
| Ministry and Upkeep Parish Share 19537.00 Clergy Fees and Expenses 236.05 Church Expenses 7304.73 Vicarage Expenses 112.00 Other wedding and funeral expenses 332.56 Church Maintenance 607.14 Hall Expenses 4558.32 Hall Maintenance 243.64 St. Georges House expenses 2027.67 St George's House Maintenance 1108.20 Cleaning tasks - House & Hall 0.00 Event Weekends (Ladies Weekend) 0.00 Event Weekends (No 1 A/c) 0.00 Administration Costs 866.96 Accountant 0.00 Publicity/Website 143.88 |
0.00 0.00 19537.00 0.00 0.00 236.05 0.00 0.00 7304.73 0.00 0.00 112.00 0.00 0.00 332.56 0.00 0.00 607.14 0.00 0.00 4558.32 0.00 0.00 243.64 0.00 0.00 2027.67 0.00 0.00 1108.20 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 866.96 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 143.88 |
31661.00 236.05 8328.40 0.00 1029.90 2286.78 4705.80 314.80 2766.71 450.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 894.33 1308.00 19.18 |
| Sub Total 37078.15 |
0.00 0.00 37078.15 |
54000.95 |
| TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 38070.25 |
0.00 0.00 38070.25 |
56650.94 |
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NOTES FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT (CONT.) FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECDEMBER 2020
| 5 | FIXED ASSETS | Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds |
Endowment Endowment Funds Funds 2020 2019 |
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| 5a | **PROPERTY - ATCOST ** | ||
| 5b | St. Georges House Church Hall TOTAL INVESTMENTS |
Type of Fund Asset |
92000.00 92000.00 50300.00 50300.00 |
| 142300.00 142300.00 |
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| 2020 2019 Value Value |
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| 6 | Name of Fund:- | ||
| K .Procter - Endowment A Goodwin - Unrestricted TOTAL DEBTORS (unrestricted funds) |
Fixed Interest 453 Shares Securities Fund Lloyds Shares 39 Shares |
588.90 747.45 14.36 24.57 |
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| 603.26 **772.02 ** |
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| 2020 2019 |
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| 7 | Other debtors LIABILITIES |
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| 443.90 2529.12 |
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| 2020 2019 |
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| 8 | Accruals (accountant fee) Operating Expenses Other accruals (utilities) Charity Collections TOTAL FUND MOVEMENTS |
0.00 0.00 286.10 188.00 333.63 702.52 344.82 4607.39 |
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| 964.55 **5497.91 ** |
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| From No 1 to RF (BLG) To RF from No 1 From No 1 to RF L/Wkend) To RF to No1 From R.F. A Dennison To No 1 account From No 1 (q3073) to R.F.Blg holding To R.F. (Blg) - wrong chq s/be R.F. q From No 1 to R.F. Blg To R.F. (BlG) - to hold for project From No 1 to R.F. Blg To R.F. (Blg) From No 1 to R.F. Music To R.F. Music |
-122.50 122.50 -303.75 303.75 -180.00 180.00 -11320.00 11320.00 -11320.00 11320.00 -40.00 40.00 -40.00 40.00 |
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| 23326.25 -23326.25 |
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NOTES FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT (CONT.) FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 2020
9 FUNDS
Of the investments listed in 5b. K Proctor is a restricted endowment . The cash assets are detailed below.
| ACCOUNT TYPE |
2020 2019 |
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| General Account Unrestricted Cheques O/s Restricted Funds A/C Building Fund Restricted Discretionary Fund Restricted Healing Team Restricted Womens Weekend Restricted Parish Away Restricted Organ Fund Restricted Music Restricted Redecoration Fund Restricted Overhead System Restricted Garden Project Restricted WDBF Grant Restricted Church Signs Restricted Outreach Restricted M Rushforth Restricted Social Fund Restricted AP Dennison Restricted Miscellanious Restricted J Wilkinson Restricted G Stubbs Restricted CBF Account K. Procter Bibles Endowment Maintenance Restricted Music Endowment Graveyard Endowment Phylis Stoker Restricted Audrey Briggs Restricted J & E Dennison Legacy for PCC Overhead Projector Restricted I Charnock Designated by PCC R Pickard Designated by PCC CBF Maintenance Investment Restricted TOTAL FUNDS |
18815.40 15471.55 223.20 220.00 18592.20 15251.55 30691.88 17720.63 19530.81 7808.31 357.89 357.89 26.16 26.16 3030.57 2001.82 0 0.00 469.41 289.41 40.00 0.00 11.74 11.74 36.01 36.01 318.36 318.36 100.00 100.00 0.00 0.00 753.43 753.43 0.00 0.00 349.00 349.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 668.50 668.50 5000.00 5000.00 |
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| 1102.07 1046.96 |
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| 203.84 178.70 183.15 157.71 175.29 170.76 70.53 70.53 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 469.26 469.26 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6000.00 6000.00 56386.15 40019.14 |
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| TOTAL FUNDS | 56386.15 40019.14 |
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| Unrest'd Restricted Endowment Legacies Designated |
18592.20 15251.55 37344.29 24347.60 449.66 419.99 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 56386.15 40019.14 |
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North Halifax Churches Together Report 20/21
For Christmas 2020, NHCT member churches compiled a video that was available on line. Due to Covid19 we were unable to do our annual carol sing at Morrisons in December 2020.
The annual service for the week of Christian Unity took place on Zoom on 24 January 2021.
The 2021 Lent Course took place on Zoom, each Wednesday during Lent. covering a different subject by a different speaker. The subjects were: creation, caring for the poor and weak, forgiveness, recovery and learning.
The committee have continued to meet by Zoom in lockdown.
Philip Ashworth
Brendan J McLaughlin Group Scout Leader 7th St Georges Scouts Halifax Annual Report 2020 to 2021
The year started well, we returned after Christmas 2019 and New Year 2020 when we had been to Black Hills Scout camp site in December in the hostel for our Christmas camp; all sections had attended and all had a good time.
We started planning the years activities, badges and camps with the young people as we always do at the beginning of the year.
First up was the chefs and cooking badges over several weeks for all sections all depending on which section i.e. the Beavers do less but from Cubs up they would be working in groups of two. They had to plan a three course meal and cost and prepare it where it was judged on how well they worked as a team and the quality of the meal, this activity nicely fit in to pancake Tuesday.
We were then checking preparing and cleaning our camping equipment for our first camp of the year which would be the big camp at Yorkshire show ground with over 200 activities in early May.
Sadly in March covid came and we had to shut down so we moved to on line scouting the Big camp was done on line as a virtual camp and we have been doing some on line badges.
And we are currently doing some challenges we have had about 20 young people from the group getting involved with this.
As leaders we are looking forward to getting back to face to face scouting as soon as we can. As always we would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone at St Georges for the support we receive from them, both practically & spiritually & for the interest in the work we all do with the young people
Brendan & the Leaders
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Messy Church Report 2020-2021
Unfortunately, the first lockdown for COVID 19 came in just before our March Messy Church session of 2020.
Because of the virus we have not been able to have a live Messy Church session once a month as we normally would.
However, the Messy Church team from St. George's and Lee Mount Baptist Church kept in touch. We decided to do a Summer holiday Messy Church over 5 days in August.
Helpers from both Churches met several times in a Zoom meeting chaired by the Rev Alan. Alan's wife, Aggie, was also part of the team.
We chose 4 different parables- the Sower, the Good Samaritan,the Lost Sheep, the Prodigal Son, and the story of the Potter from Jeremiah.
We had several meetings, and then 5 people from the team recorded the story of a parable and a demonstration of how to make the craft. Alan and Aggie recorded most of the prayers and songs. Aggie put the videos together: each video had the story, the craft, a prayer and a song. The final video on the Friday was by Pam from the Baptist Church and another helper who told a modern version of the Prodigal Son using the Lee Mount puppets and with music. That was an excellent finale to the project.
We provided the resources for the crafts so that families had everything they needed. We sent the crafts out to Messy Church families and gave them all the link to the videos in an e- mail. We each delivered the resources necessary for our parable to the vicarage. Alan and Aggie's children assembled the packs for each family with all the resources for the 5 days. Then some of the helpers delivered the packs to families. Everything was done so that it was safe, because of the virus. Thanks to everyone who helped with the Summer holiday Messy Church.
The second thing we did for families was the Christingle service on Christmas Eve. Rev Alan presented the service and showed families how to make the Christingle, which looked beautiful. Jill did the prayers.
It was a lovely service explaining the meaning of the Christingle. Families could join in on line, and make the Christingle, which is made from things a lot of families would have at home or could improvise.
We hope we can do Messy Church live again sometime this year. So we will need all our brilliant helpers from both Churches when we start up again.
Jill Coffey for the Messy Church Team
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ST GEORGE’S CHURCH OVENDEN
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL (Registered Charity 1132332)
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2020
PRIEST IN CHARGE
REV. ALAN MAXWELL THE VICARAGE BRACEWELL DRIVE LEE MOUNT HALIFAX HX3 5HY
BANKS
YORKSHIRE BANK PLC THE CBF CHURCH OF ENGLAND FUNDS
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
JOHN R HUDSON
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ST GEORGE’S CHURCH – APCM 2021 – ANNUAL REPORT
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION (including structure, governance and management aims
and objectives
Priest in Charge report
A year has passed since I was installed as Priest in Charge of our Parish and it has been a very strange year indeed! I would like to thank everyone for the warm welcome we received, and for the support settling into the new role. There was only one normal Sunday of worship after my installation before we began the first lockdown, and the church building was closed for several weeks.
Each Parish has developed their own ways of working during lockdown, and our system of recording a service each week seems to have worked well for us. Many thanks to Glenn Roper for working out the video technology and putting the service together along with delivering a paper copy to those who can’t access the internet. Thanks to all who lead, preach, read from the bible, prepare and lead intercessions, and especially to Stuart and Dean for recording worship songs. It has been great to have such a variety of voices leading our worship over the past year!
Normal forms of children’s work have not been possible for the past year. During the school summer holidays we held a Messy Church summer club for five days including crafts, songs, story and prayer for all ages. We worked jointly with Lee Mount Baptist Church to make a video for each day and around 12 families received craft packs to help them take part. Our Christingle service was also published online.
The Diocesan leaders ask all parishes where a new priest is appointed to do the mission training program Leading Your Church into Growth (LYCIG). This will include myself and two members of the congregation attending a training conference and then putting what we have learnt into practice in the parish. This should have happened in 2020 but the training conferences were all cancelled due to lockdown. The PCC decided to aim for a training conference in October 2021.
Our links with St. George’s Community Trust (SGCT) continue with several members of our congregation serving on the board of trustees. At the APCM in November I was appointed as the PCC representative for SGCT.
We will continue to work with Lee Mount Primary School when visiting in person becomes possible again. In the meantime, I was appointed as a school governor in the autumn term, joining Glenn who is also a governor at the school.
We hope and pray that the coming year will bring the chance to meet in person again, which will greatly enhance our mission and ministry as Jesus Church.
Rev. Alan Maxwell Priest in Charge
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CHURCH ANNUAL REPORT 2020-2021
The Parochial Church Council (as constituted at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting on 23[rd] November 2020) consists of 2 annually elected Church Wardens, 3 Deanery Synod Representatives and 9 annually elected Council members each with link responsibility within the team structures as outlined below. The Standing Committee exists legally and has met on a couple of occasions through 2020. (it has the power to transact business of the PCC between its meetings, subject to any directions given by the PCC). The Standing Committee are Vicar, two Wardens and Treasurer with the addition of Stuart Rushforth and Judith Robertshaw for 2020-2021.
Priest in Charge Rev. Alan Maxwell Asst. Priest with PTO Rev. Glenn Roper Asst. Priest with PTO Rev. Neal Lefroy-Owen Reader: with PTO Jennifer Sutcliffe Reader: Darrell Bishop Church Warden (and PCC): Charles Gear Church Warden (and PCC): Philip Ashworth Electoral Roll: Derek Woodfield Representatives (and PCC) Deanery Synod: Sharon Gear Deanery Synod: Vacancy Deanery Synod: Vacancy Pastoral Minister Gail Muff Pastoral Minister Philip Ashworth
PCC - Elected Members
Gerda Normington (Church Treasurer) Brenda Thomas (6.30pm Team) Judith Robertshaw (Safeguarding Officer/Representative for Mission) Christine Hupalo (SGCT Rep) Jill Coffey (Messy Church) Stuart Rushforth Tahlia Francis
TEAMS
The Team structure have members of the PCC linked to other teams in church who would meet regularly to consider the various areas of Church life but this has not happened during 2020.
SERVICE WARDENS
There were no service wardens during 2020 and it is hoped that this can be fulfilled once church services are back to normal and we are able to obtain volunteers.
CHURCH ATTENDANCE
As you can appreciate with the Pandemic (Covid19) church attendance has not been as usual and you can see, the average Sunday morning attendance counted during October 2020 was 18 adults and 0 children and the evening attendance was 0 adults.
ELECTORAL ROLL
All church attendees are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC. The Electoral Roll Officer (Derek Woodfield) will provide an update at the AGM.
REVIEW OF THE PCC
The PCC did not operate as usual during 2020 due to the lockdown restrictions imposed to deal with the COVID19 pandemic. The Standing Committee met remotely using technology in June and July and a full PCC meeting was first held by video conferencing in October. The Annual Parochial Church Meeting was delayed for all churches and took place on the 23[rd] November. The first meeting of the new PCC for 2020-21. Deanery Synod Representative were appointed to serve a term until April 2023.
Two urgent items of business occupied the attention of the PCC and Standing Committee.
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In July the lease for St. George’s Community Trust to use St. George’s House came up for renewal. Redraughting of the lease is an ongoing process and the terms of the existing lease stand until the new lease is agreed.
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Financial management during the pandemic. Rent payments from organisations were lower during the
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lockdown period. The decision was taken to reduce the amount of parish share we paid to the Diocese to
ensure that the church did not run out of money.
Two catastrophic building events happened during the past year. In late 2020 the ceiling of the porch on the side of St. George’s House fell in. A builder has been appointed to do repairs.
In February 2021 part of the boundary wall in front of church collapsed, and part of the wall between the Hall and St. George’s House was found to be bulging out. At the time of writing, we await quotes from builders and prepare to consider the cost of different rebuild options.
Many of our usual activities were not possible over the past year and we pray that the situation will improve in the year to come.
Rev’d Alan Maxwell, Chair of the PCC March 2021
Major Business Items
Church Finances: Please note the Treasurer’s Report.
Upkeep and use of Church buildings : Please note the Buildings Report.
- A crèche/small children’s play area will be created by taking out three pews to the north facing side of the church. We have the Faculty. However, no further action has been taken during the vacancy. This will be on the next PCC agenda when we are able to seek Rev Alan’s input.
Community Garden Project
The PCC appreciate that the grass is regularly cut and the church grounds are kept tidy by David Sutcliffe and Tom Mitchell. Volunteers help with the gardening but more help is needed.
Updates on Safeguarding:
The safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults is vital to life within the Diocese and as both Bishop Nick (Leeds) and Bishop Jonathan (Huddersfield) have variously said this must ensure that church becomes a safer space for children and vulnerable adults with an improvement in the church’s response to caring for them (after past failings).
During present times safeguarding training is available ‘on-line only’ to anyone who has an interest in our children and all vulnerable adults , and so please do ask if you need help to access this.
Important Decisions/ Activities:
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Acceptance of general and mission budgets
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Liaising with the Pre-School and other Hall users
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Team reports (including Building Team)
Charles Gear – Churchwarden
Buildings Report for year ending December 2020
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This report is a brief summary of the many building repairs and maintenance tasks undertaken during 2020. Detailed descriptions and costs are not included here;
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Overall responsibility for Church Log Book, Buildings, Insurance and H&S rests directly with the Priest in Charge, Wardens and Church Council.
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All up to date certificates and licences for the above are kept in St. George’s House.
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We are grateful for the number of volunteers who have undertaken practical maintenance tasks and D.I.Y. This is essential as part of church members’ contribution to maintaining and improving our buildings and grounds for a safe and pleasing environment. It is a struggle both in practical and financial terms to continue to maintain our 3 large buildings and extensive grounds.
CHURCH
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We are continuing to monitor the slippery paving area at the entrance gates and remedy the lack of drainage to the bottom of the front door steps. Vandal damage to the ramp stonework is now repaired.
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The church boiler requires servicing in 2021.
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The church clock also had its annual service in April and works well. The timer for the clock face lighting needs repairs,
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The 2018 Quinquennial Report highlighted necessary work on the church roof especially at high level. Several slates are missing, ridge tiles need re-pointing and the high gutters need clearing. Accessibility is a problem but to ignore is not an option!
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Emergency lighting inside church has been checked and is working correctly.
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Internal decoration is starting to look ‘tired’.
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Due to the Covid-19 restrictions regular cleaning is suspended.
CHURCH HALL
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Internal decoration is looking ‘tired’ and minor works are required to slipped/missing tiles, gutters and fall pipes.
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The kitchen hot water gas boiler was last serviced in 2019 and is now beyond its life expectancy. It failed during the summer and a temporary repair seems to suffice at present.
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The room heater near the toilets was condemned in 2019 and replaced. The gas room heater near the outside door is nearing replacement.
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We need to ensure hall users do not hang decorations or other flammable items above the two room heaters.
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Vandalism caused damage to the flat roof over the porch entrance and several slates on the higher roof were damaged.
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The flat roof was repaired and we replaced some damaged slates. Further work is required on the roof with slipped and missing slates as well as fall pipes and gutters that need repairing/replacing. Restricting vandal access to the entrance porch is necessary or we will have the same, or worse problems again!!
ST GEORGE’S HOUSE and HOUSE GROUNDS
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Essential roof repairs to the Parkinson Room porch/emergency exit have been arranged and should be completed mid April. This work will cost £2100 and is not covered by the insurance.
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Some redecoration work of the internal areas is required.
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The CCTV system to the house is not operational and is no longer used.
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2 Central Heating boilers, 1 hot water boiler and 4 gas fires and the cooker were fully serviced in 2019. In 2020 both central heating boilers failed and needed quite substantial repairs.
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Some roof work is required - clearing of valley gutters and gutters/fall pipes facing the park need replacing. Lack of maintenance is now causing ingress of water into the attic rooms and will get worse without remedial action.
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All the trees in the grounds around the house are protected by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) and should not be pruned or removed without the planning consent of Calderdale Council.
ALL THREE BUILDINGS
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An Electrical Safety check together with provision of safety certificates for all three buildings was completed in 2013 by Dowslands Electrical. These included the 2 lightning Conductors on the church and the house. A full electrical safety check is again due in the near future according to Diocesan advice.
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Annual checks and servicing have taken place for:
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a) Fire Fighting equipment and extinguishers (4 Fire Blankets and 23 Extinguishers) in January 2021. b) Intruder Alarms were serviced in January 2021.
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c) Emergency Lighting testing were carried out for all three buildings, December 2020.
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St George’s House Fire Alarm control panel and system serviced in January 2021 and all these items are compliant with current legislation.
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Intruder Alarm activations are programmed to call out Charles Gear, Stuart Rushforth and David Sutcliffe.
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Several false alarms were activated during the year and generally these could be avoided with a little more care.
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Smart Water – all items of value have previously been marked and the log book updated along with an up to date CD.
GRAVEYARD
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Leaf clearing is a major task each autumn. The condition of some graves is suspect and therefore the need for regular checks and care for any visitors or when gardening. Grass has been cut and graves strimmed regularly throughout summer.
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Boundary walls are systematically checked and there are concerns in some areas though, they are considered to be reasonably safe for the time being. Trees and gravestones are also checked on a regular basis.
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Boundary walls are extensive around all the properties. These are systematically checked. There are safety concerns as some are considered extremely unsafe and tree roots are causing worsening of the problems.
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The wall outside the church entrance gate collapsed in February 2021. Thankfully, no-one was there at the time otherwise there would have been serious consequences. Quotes are being obtained for its repair.
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Other Dangerous walls…
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a) Lilac Street from the House to the rear church entrance gate, some of which retains the graveyard
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b) The high wall on the park side of St. George’s house is leaning badly worsened by the big tree.
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c) The wall between the House and the Hall is close to collapsing.
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d) The continuing wall from the church gate towards the end of St. George’s Road is getting worse. If these walls are not protected or removed/repaired then what is our answer in the event of an incident when we are already aware of these dangers?
OTHER ITEMS
We pray for God’s continuing guidance in all we do to maintain our buildings in good repair and thank Him for all the help from volunteers received during the past year. We also pray for the safety of all the users of our buildings as well as wise decisions on the ways forward on the maintenance and use of our premises as well as the safety of the public using our premises or as pedestrians alongside our walls along Lilac Street and St. George’s Road.
Church Wardens (Charles Gear and Philip Ashworth)
CHURCH WARDENS REPORT 2020
This AGM completes my 10[th] year as Churchwarden and Philips 8[th] year. We hope that we have met our duties during the lockdown period.
It can only be said that Alan, Aggie and his family have had an ‘interesting’ start to their new life in Halifax, with Covid lockdown commencing immediately following his first Sunday service. We look forward to church life resuming as soon as possible.
We would like to thank the Clergy team, music group and all those who contributed and were involved in the putting together of the Sunday Service ensuring as many people as possible are able to participate.
PCC members and parishioners for their help and support in maintaining the smooth running of the church over this time.
A big thanks to Gerda who has again kept the accounts in good order, enabling the Church to make a good contribution to the parish share, along with our other financial obligations.
David and Tom have again continued to look after the church site, performing many tasks within the church buildings and grounds, as well as numerous other tasks to ensure the church buildings have been maintained in good order. Without their help it would be extremely difficult to perform our duties as church wardens.
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We would like to thank everyone for their individual giving during this year with services carried out online with Covid restrictions. Donations from the congregation are very important and without these the church would not be here, please, continue to pray about your giving.
It has been very encouraging to see that people have been providing help and support to each other in a safe manner.
God continues to be faithful to us here at Saint George’s throughout this time to which we give thanks and praise.
Note from Glenn Roper
The past year has been difficult on many levels and maintaining relationships has been particularly difficult. We’ve all missed meeting fact to face but that hasn’t stopped us from keeping our relationships going in different ways. Thanks must go out to those who have regularly contacted church members by telephone and/or text, to the author of our weekly catch-up email, to those who have done shopping for members and to the fellowship group leader who has used the technology offered by WhatsApp and mobile phones to keep the group going. We are particularly grateful to the team who have, week by week and on special occasions, put together our services. In all the difficult and stressful times, we have experienced, our church family has been maintained and supported in surprising ways, but we look forward to meeting together in, hopefully, the not-too-distant future.
Churchwardens Charles Gear and Philip Ashworth
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The Church finances have not been our usual standard. Our Common Fund for 2020 was £31,327 which was too much to pay and our monthly payments went from £2610 to £1300 from April 2020 and we did not contribute to any additional amount that the Diocese requests. The reason being Covid19 and the pandemic hit us hard in the early months. Our missionary giving is as described below. Page 13 of the report gives full details of all income received in 2020. This includes £7683 from recoverable income tax thanks to Gift Aid donations from the congregation and Glen Knight for all his time in submitting the claim on our behalf.
GIFT AID DONATIONS
Gift Aid (Tax Refund) donations have been given for the Building Fund. Monthly donations continue to be received to the Church Organ fund. These gifts are very much appreciated to carry out any work required. No Gift Aid (Tax Refund) was received for the Ladies Weekend due to the weekend being cancelled.
GIFT AID SECRETARY (GLEN KNIGHT)
Glen has advised that he can now claim Non Gift Aid tax giving back for the past two years (2019 and 2020) and also in the future. This means that he will be running two spreadsheets ie St. George’s year end 1[st] January – 31[st] December and HMRC 6th April – 31[st] March in order to claim tax and help boost the church finances.
For those that pay tax please bear in mind that should you no longer pay tax that you need to contact Glen Knight and let him know. Any oversight lies with the giver and not the church to pay back to HMRC.
DONATIONS
We receive donations twice a year from a ‘Family Settlement Fund’ which is allocated to the Restricted Fund account. Page 14 outlines our expenditure.
MISSION
The budget from general income during 2020 amounted to £5384, however, we have not been able to keep our commitments in 2020 and only gave to the British Royal Legion and the outstanding £3960 from 2019 has also not been fulfilled and written off. Hopefully, we will get back on track with our Mission giving in 2021 (£4493).
Money which has been given has been allocated as follows; £100 - Royal British Legion – Ovenden Branch
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MISSION/SPECIAL APPEALS
We were able to send contributions of £892.10 following special appeals in church, as outlined below:
£219.00 - Priest in Charge licensing - Overseas links
£245.71 - Jars of Grace Appeal – UNICEF - A Right to Education for children. This was given in lieu of our Independent Examiner John Hudson charging for the examination of our accounts.
£427.39 - The Children’s Society ( 2019 Christingle Service)
PREMISES
As always, our thanks go to David Sutcliffe and Tom Mitchell for their commitment in organising both major, minor and D.I.Y. repairs and the ongoing maintenance of our buildings and grounds, also for their vigilance in relation to health and safety. Contributions in time and expertise can save a substantial amount of financial outlay, and this has proved to be invaluable over the last year. Our thanks go to them for a job well done.
LEGACIES
No legacies were received in 2020.
RESERVES
Our maintenance investment through the Church Board of Finance (CBF) is £6,000. These funds are required to support any major structural repairs on the church building. This is all we have in reserve in case of emerge
COMMITMENTS IN 2021
Our overall commitments for 2021 amounts to around £65,592. These include; Common Fund (£31,327), Mission (£5304), Insurance (£6651), church/hall utilities (£6412), fire protection/alarm/clock maintenance (£900), Music Licence (£678) along with the upkeep of three buildings and admin expenses. These figures are taken from actual expenses 2020 sheet and are approximate for 2021.
Our main anticipated income is approximately £53,037 (based on 2020 income). This is made from church giving, and also includes £1500 Community Trust Rent, £6000 Playgroup Rent and approx Tax Refund of £7683. which means that we are looking at a deficit of £12,555. We will have no major funds for desirable improvements, other expenses or building repairs other than that which has already been allocated or to be paid from the Restricted Fund account in respect of buildings.
There has been a deficit for the past few years but we have always managed to pay our way and I am sure the Lord will provide.
Approved by the PCC on 16[th] May 2021 and signed by Rev. Alan Maxwell (Priest in Charge)
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 2020
| Incoming Resources Voluntary income Activities for generating funds Income from investments Income from church activities Other Income TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES Resources Expended Church activities - mission - ministry and upkeep - administration TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED NET INCOMING RESOURCES before other recognized gains and losses GAINS & LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS Unrealised - Lloyds Shares Transfers NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS BALANCES B/ FWD AS AT 01.01.20 BALANCES C/ FWD AS AT 31.12.20 |
Note Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total Funds Total Funds Reference Funds Funds Funds 2020 2019 |
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| 2a 44502.82 1325.00 0.00 45827.82 60353.51 2b 97.52 0.00 0.00 97.52 574.69 2c 0.00 55.11 0.00 55.11 83.50 2d 8256.56 0.00 0.00 8256.56 13026.34 2e 2634.32 0.00 0.00 2634.32 |
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| 55491.22 1380.11 0.00 56871.33 **74038.04 ** |
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| 3a 992.10 0.00 0.00 992.10 2649.99 36211.19 0.00 0.00 36211.19 57817.48 866.96 0.00 0.00 866.96 894.33 |
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| 38070.25 0.00 0.00 38070.25 61361.80 |
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| 17420.97 1380.11 0.00 18801.08 12676.24 |
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| 5b 0.00 0.00 14.36 14.36 25.87 8 23326.25 -23326.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 40747.22 -21946.14 14.36 18815.44 12702.11 110535.01 67355.50 2231.55 180122.06 167419.95 |
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| 151282.23 45409.36 2245.91 198937.50 180122.06 |
| BALANCE SHEET AS | ||
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| AT | ||
| FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER | ||
| 2020 | ||
| NOTE | 2020 | 2019 |
| REFERENCE | ||
| **NO. ** | £ | £ |
FIXED ASSETS
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| Tangible - property 5a Investments 5b TOTAL FIXED ASSETS |
142300 142300 772 772 |
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| 143072 143072 |
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| CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank and in hand LIABILITIES Charity Collections 5c Accountants fee Other operating costs Utility bills NET CURRENT ASSETS |
443.90 2529 56386.15 40019 |
| 56830.05 42548 |
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| 344.82 427 0 0 286.10 188 333.63 4883 |
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| 964.55 5498 |
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| 55865.50 37050 |
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| TOTAL NET ASSETS | |
| 198937.5 180122 |
|
| PARISH FUNDS Unrestricted Restricted Endowment |
151282.23 110535 45409.36 67356 2245.91 2232 |
| 198937.50 180122 |
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF OVENDEN ST. GEORGES NOTES FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31[ST] DECEMBER 2020
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The financial Statements of the PCC have been prepared under the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 in accordance with applicable accounting standards and the current Statement of Recommended Practice Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP 2015) using the Accruals basis. These 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.
FUND ACCOUNTING
Endowment funds are funds, the capital of which must be retained either permanently or at the PCC’s discretion; the income derived arising from the endowment is to be used either as restricted or unrestricted funds depending on the purpose for which the endowment was established in the first place.
Res tricted Funds comprise (a) income from endowments which is to be expended only on the restricted purposes intended by the donor and (b) revenue donations or grants for a specific PCC activity intended by the donor. Where these funds have unspent balances, interest on their pooled investment is apportioned to the individual funds on an average balance basis.
Unrestricted Funds are income funds which are to be spent for the PCC general purposes.
Designated Funds are general funds set aside by the PCC for use in the future. Project funds are designated for particular projects for administration purposes only. Funds designated as invested in fixed assets for the PCC’s own use abated in line with assets’ annual depreciation charges in the SOFA. Designated funds remain unrestricted and the PCC will move any surplus to other general funds.
INCOMING RESOURCES
Planned giving, collections and similar 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 entitled to use the resources, their ultimate receipt is considered reasonably certain and the amounts due are reliably quantifiable. Dividends are accounted for when declared receivable, interest as and when accrued by the payer. All incoming resources are accounted for gross.
RESOURCES EXPENDED
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 parish share expected to be paid over is accounted for when due.
All other expenditure is generally recognised when it is incurred and is accounted for gross.
Consecrated and benefice property is not included in the accounts in accordance with s.10(2)(a) and (c) of the Charities Act 2011.
Movable church furnishings held by the vicar and churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal are inalienable property, listed in the church’s inventory, which can be inspected (at any reasonable time). For anything acquired prior to 2000 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the financial statements. Subsequently no individual item has cost more than £1,000 so all such expenditure has been written off when incurred. St George’s House and the Church Hall are shown at cost.
Equipment used within the church premises is depreciated on a straight line basis over four years. Individual items of equipment with a purchase price of £1000 or less are written off when the asset is acquired.
Investments are valued at market value at 31[st] December 2020.
Current assets are represented by cash at bank and in hand at the Yorkshire Bank Plc (changing to Virgin) and the Central Board of Finance of the Church of England.
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Priest in Charge – Alan Maxwell
PCC Chair – Charles Gear Church Treasurer - Gerda Normington
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF OVENDEN ST. GEORGES
NOTES FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT (CONT.) FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 2020
| 2 INCOMING RESOURCES |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Endowment Funds 2020 2019 |
|---|---|
| 2(a) Voluntary Income Planned Giving:- Gift Aid Donations Tax Recoverable Other Planned Giving Collections (open plate) Grant Buildings Donations, appeals, etc Legacies Event Weekends 2(b) Activities for generating funds Coffee Fair Trade 2(c) Income from Investments Dividends Interest Interest CBF Other tax recoverable 2(d) Income from church activities Lettings Rent to St. Georges House Fees Other Income 2(e) Insurance Claims Payments uncollected Refunds Restricted |
25317.00 240.00 0.00 25557.00 26697.80 7683.15 0.00 0.00 7683.15 7755.11 7189.00 0.00 0.00 7189.00 6474.10 1622.85 0.00 0.00 1622.85 2405.29 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2690.82 0.00 0.00 2690.82 13461.21 0.00 360.00 0.00 360.00 360.00 0.00 725.00 0.00 725.00 3200.00 |
| 44502.82 1325.00 0.00 45827.82 **60353.51 ** |
|
97.52 0.00 0.00 97.52 505.24 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 69.45 |
|
| 97.52 0.00 0.00 97.52 574.69 |
|
| 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.27 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 55.11 0.00 55.11 82.23 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 |
|
| 0.00 55.11 0.00 55.11 83.50 |
|
| 5597.00 0.00 0.00 5597.00 6478.00 1500.00 0.00 0.00 1500.00 3000.00 1159.56 0.00 0.00 1159.56 3548.34 |
|
| 8256.56 0.00 0.00 8256.56 **13026.34 ** |
|
| 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 2454.07 0 0 2454.07 0.00 180.25 0.00 0.00 180.25 0.00 |
|
| 2634.32 0.00 0.00 2634.32 0.00 |
|
| TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES | 55491.22 1380.11 0.00 56871.33 **74038.04 ** |
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF OVENDEN ST. GEORGES
NOTES FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT (CONT)
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 2020
| 3. RESOURCES EXPENDED Unrestricted Funds 3(a) Church Activities Missionary & CharitableGiving:- Missionary Societies - links 0.00 Relief & Development 0.00 Home Missions 100.00 Secular Charities 892.10 |
Restricted Funds Endowment Funds 2020 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 0.00 0.00 892.10 |
2019 490.00 1370.00 0.00 789.99 |
|---|---|---|
| Sub Total 992.10 |
0.00 0.00 992.10 |
2649.99 |
| Ministry and Upkeep Parish Share 19537.00 Clergy Fees and Expenses 236.05 Church Expenses 7304.73 Vicarage Expenses 112.00 Other wedding and funeral expenses 332.56 Church Maintenance 607.14 Hall Expenses 4558.32 Hall Maintenance 243.64 St. Georges House expenses 2027.67 St George's House Maintenance 1108.20 Cleaning tasks - House & Hall 0.00 Event Weekends (Ladies Weekend) 0.00 Event Weekends (No 1 A/c) 0.00 Administration Costs 866.96 Accountant 0.00 Publicity/Website 143.88 |
0.00 0.00 19537.00 0.00 0.00 236.05 0.00 0.00 7304.73 0.00 0.00 112.00 0.00 0.00 332.56 0.00 0.00 607.14 0.00 0.00 4558.32 0.00 0.00 243.64 0.00 0.00 2027.67 0.00 0.00 1108.20 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 866.96 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 143.88 |
31661.00 236.05 8328.40 0.00 1029.90 2286.78 4705.80 314.80 2766.71 450.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 894.33 1308.00 19.18 |
| Sub Total 37078.15 |
0.00 0.00 37078.15 |
54000.95 |
| TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 38070.25 |
0.00 0.00 38070.25 |
56650.94 |
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NOTES FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT (CONT.) FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECDEMBER 2020
| 5 | FIXED ASSETS | Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds |
Endowment Endowment Funds Funds 2020 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5a | **PROPERTY - ATCOST ** | ||
| 5b | St. Georges House Church Hall TOTAL INVESTMENTS |
Type of Fund Asset |
92000.00 92000.00 50300.00 50300.00 |
| 142300.00 142300.00 |
|||
| 2020 2019 Value Value |
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| 6 | Name of Fund:- | ||
| K .Procter - Endowment A Goodwin - Unrestricted TOTAL DEBTORS (unrestricted funds) |
Fixed Interest 453 Shares Securities Fund Lloyds Shares 39 Shares |
588.90 747.45 14.36 24.57 |
|
| 603.26 **772.02 ** |
|||
| 2020 2019 |
|||
| 7 | Other debtors LIABILITIES |
||
| 443.90 2529.12 |
|||
| 2020 2019 |
|||
| 8 | Accruals (accountant fee) Operating Expenses Other accruals (utilities) Charity Collections TOTAL FUND MOVEMENTS |
0.00 0.00 286.10 188.00 333.63 702.52 344.82 4607.39 |
|
| 964.55 **5497.91 ** |
|||
| From No 1 to RF (BLG) To RF from No 1 From No 1 to RF L/Wkend) To RF to No1 From R.F. A Dennison To No 1 account From No 1 (q3073) to R.F.Blg holding To R.F. (Blg) - wrong chq s/be R.F. q From No 1 to R.F. Blg To R.F. (BlG) - to hold for project From No 1 to R.F. Blg To R.F. (Blg) From No 1 to R.F. Music To R.F. Music |
-122.50 122.50 -303.75 303.75 -180.00 180.00 -11320.00 11320.00 -11320.00 11320.00 -40.00 40.00 -40.00 40.00 |
||
| 23326.25 -23326.25 |
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NOTES FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT (CONT.) FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 2020
9 FUNDS
Of the investments listed in 5b. K Proctor is a restricted endowment . The cash assets are detailed below.
| ACCOUNT TYPE |
2020 2019 |
|
|---|---|---|
| General Account Unrestricted Cheques O/s Restricted Funds A/C Building Fund Restricted Discretionary Fund Restricted Healing Team Restricted Womens Weekend Restricted Parish Away Restricted Organ Fund Restricted Music Restricted Redecoration Fund Restricted Overhead System Restricted Garden Project Restricted WDBF Grant Restricted Church Signs Restricted Outreach Restricted M Rushforth Restricted Social Fund Restricted AP Dennison Restricted Miscellanious Restricted J Wilkinson Restricted G Stubbs Restricted CBF Account K. Procter Bibles Endowment Maintenance Restricted Music Endowment Graveyard Endowment Phylis Stoker Restricted Audrey Briggs Restricted J & E Dennison Legacy for PCC Overhead Projector Restricted I Charnock Designated by PCC R Pickard Designated by PCC CBF Maintenance Investment Restricted TOTAL FUNDS |
18815.40 15471.55 223.20 220.00 18592.20 15251.55 30691.88 17720.63 19530.81 7808.31 357.89 357.89 26.16 26.16 3030.57 2001.82 0 0.00 469.41 289.41 40.00 0.00 11.74 11.74 36.01 36.01 318.36 318.36 100.00 100.00 0.00 0.00 753.43 753.43 0.00 0.00 349.00 349.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 668.50 668.50 5000.00 5000.00 |
|
| 1102.07 1046.96 |
||
| 203.84 178.70 183.15 157.71 175.29 170.76 70.53 70.53 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 469.26 469.26 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6000.00 6000.00 56386.15 40019.14 |
||
| TOTAL FUNDS | 56386.15 40019.14 |
|
| Unrest'd Restricted Endowment Legacies Designated |
18592.20 15251.55 37344.29 24347.60 449.66 419.99 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 56386.15 40019.14 |
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North Halifax Churches Together Report 20/21
For Christmas 2020, NHCT member churches compiled a video that was available on line. Due to Covid19 we were unable to do our annual carol sing at Morrisons in December 2020.
The annual service for the week of Christian Unity took place on Zoom on 24 January 2021.
The 2021 Lent Course took place on Zoom, each Wednesday during Lent. covering a different subject by a different speaker. The subjects were: creation, caring for the poor and weak, forgiveness, recovery and learning.
The committee have continued to meet by Zoom in lockdown.
Philip Ashworth
Brendan J McLaughlin Group Scout Leader 7th St Georges Scouts Halifax Annual Report 2020 to 2021
The year started well, we returned after Christmas 2019 and New Year 2020 when we had been to Black Hills Scout camp site in December in the hostel for our Christmas camp; all sections had attended and all had a good time.
We started planning the years activities, badges and camps with the young people as we always do at the beginning of the year.
First up was the chefs and cooking badges over several weeks for all sections all depending on which section i.e. the Beavers do less but from Cubs up they would be working in groups of two. They had to plan a three course meal and cost and prepare it where it was judged on how well they worked as a team and the quality of the meal, this activity nicely fit in to pancake Tuesday.
We were then checking preparing and cleaning our camping equipment for our first camp of the year which would be the big camp at Yorkshire show ground with over 200 activities in early May.
Sadly in March covid came and we had to shut down so we moved to on line scouting the Big camp was done on line as a virtual camp and we have been doing some on line badges.
And we are currently doing some challenges we have had about 20 young people from the group getting involved with this.
As leaders we are looking forward to getting back to face to face scouting as soon as we can. As always we would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone at St Georges for the support we receive from them, both practically & spiritually & for the interest in the work we all do with the young people
Brendan & the Leaders
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Messy Church Report 2020-2021
Unfortunately, the first lockdown for COVID 19 came in just before our March Messy Church session of 2020.
Because of the virus we have not been able to have a live Messy Church session once a month as we normally would.
However, the Messy Church team from St. George's and Lee Mount Baptist Church kept in touch. We decided to do a Summer holiday Messy Church over 5 days in August.
Helpers from both Churches met several times in a Zoom meeting chaired by the Rev Alan. Alan's wife, Aggie, was also part of the team.
We chose 4 different parables- the Sower, the Good Samaritan,the Lost Sheep, the Prodigal Son, and the story of the Potter from Jeremiah.
We had several meetings, and then 5 people from the team recorded the story of a parable and a demonstration of how to make the craft. Alan and Aggie recorded most of the prayers and songs. Aggie put the videos together: each video had the story, the craft, a prayer and a song. The final video on the Friday was by Pam from the Baptist Church and another helper who told a modern version of the Prodigal Son using the Lee Mount puppets and with music. That was an excellent finale to the project.
We provided the resources for the crafts so that families had everything they needed. We sent the crafts out to Messy Church families and gave them all the link to the videos in an e- mail. We each delivered the resources necessary for our parable to the vicarage. Alan and Aggie's children assembled the packs for each family with all the resources for the 5 days. Then some of the helpers delivered the packs to families. Everything was done so that it was safe, because of the virus. Thanks to everyone who helped with the Summer holiday Messy Church.
The second thing we did for families was the Christingle service on Christmas Eve. Rev Alan presented the service and showed families how to make the Christingle, which looked beautiful. Jill did the prayers.
It was a lovely service explaining the meaning of the Christingle. Families could join in on line, and make the Christingle, which is made from things a lot of families would have at home or could improvise.
We hope we can do Messy Church live again sometime this year. So we will need all our brilliant helpers from both Churches when we start up again.
Jill Coffey for the Messy Church Team
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesldirectorsl members of St George's Churth 2 Lilac SL Halifax HX3 5BT On acc¢)unts for the year ended Company rx).: Set out on pages I reFX)rt to the charity trustees on examinat of the aOUnts of the Company year ended Responsil)Trties and basis of report company for the purposes of Company law). you are resbx)nsible for the preparati ofthe ance wilh the requirerrEnts of the Companies Act 2(Th (Ihe 2( Acr). laving Satisf mell that the ac4>)unts of the Company are not r4uired to be audited forthis yw urKlw Part 16 of the 2CKA Act and are eligible for independent examination. I re[¥1 in respect of my examination of your charitys a¢¢ounts as ¢arr*d out under secaion 145 of the Charitses Act 2011 lllhe 2011 P£f). In CayIng out my examination, I have followed the DirKtrJns gi¥en by the Charity Comri (Un section 145(5Xb) of the" 2011 Act Independent examinevs statement ich gr¥es me cause to believe that.. . xcounting records we not kept n argjyd with section 386 of the CompanEs Act 201. . ts CoUnts do not with relevant actountirg requirements under seCtn of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement thatthe accounts gr¥e a Yrue and fairf vi4 is not a matter nsidered as part of an independent exana. (Y •the xcounts have not been prepared in 0rda with the Charities SORP (FRS102>. IER Octobor 2018
with the examinalion to attention shCk1 be drawn in this rep)rt wi order to enable a pn)per undetslandiNJ of the accounts to be re&hed. . Please dekts the wonls in the brackets rftheyth not apply. Signod: 021 Jolm R Hthn Relevant professional qualification(s) or br (rf any Msc (Inforn]ation Manag¢ment) Addrass: Halif&x Section B Disclosure Onty complete rf the examiner needs lo highlight material matters of ¢onc8m (see CC32, lrKIependt exarrunation of aLxounts: directions and guKlance for examiners). Glvo Te brief detsib of any items that the oxaminer wishos to di$¢los•. IER October 2018