ST MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL, ALCOMBE
Registered Charity No: 1132449
## **The Parochial Church Council of**
**St Michael the Archangel, Alcombe**
Annual Report and Financial Statements
**Year ended 31 December 2022**
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## **PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF**
## **ST MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL ALCOMBE**
## **Trustees Annual Report To Year end 2022**
## **ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION**
St Michael the Archangel Church is situated in Church Street, Alcombe, Minehead. It is part of the Diocese of Bath and Wells within the Church of England. The correspondence address is St Michael the Archangel Church, Church Street, Alcombe, Minehead, Somerset. TA24 6BL
The Parochial Church Council (PCC) of St Michael the Archangel, Alcombe was entered in the Register of Charities on 4 November 2009: the registration Number being 1132449
_PCC members who have served from 1[st] January 2022 until the date this report was approved are:_
||_Name_|_Post_||_Dates if part year:_|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|**_Incumbent:_**|Revd. Kenneth Cross|Chairman|||
|**_Curate:_**|Revd Nicola Butcher||||
|**_Readers:_**|Lesley Edwards, Mike Lee||||
|**_Wardens:_**|Mrs Sue Smith|Vice Chairman|||
|**_Deputy Wardens_**|Mr Lyn Edwards & Mrs Jane||||
||Jones.||||
|**_Elected Members_**|
Mrs Audrey Bateman|Treasurer|||
||Mrs Pauline Bennett|Secretary||Until April 2022|
||Mrs Sheelagh Spink|Secretary||From April 2022|
||Mrs Ruth Gasperini||||
||Mrs Julia Harper||||
||Mr Terry Chivers|||Until April 2022|
||Mr Lyn Edwards||||
||Mrs Jane Jones||||
||Mrs Pat Watkins||||
||Mrs Katrina Midgley|||Until February 2022|
||Mr Mike Lee||||
||Ms Lesley Edwards||||
||Mr Jonathan Mills|Electoral|Roll|
Co-opted November|
|||Officer||2022|
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## **STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT**
The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. There is no formal induction or training of new PCC members, they are however advised and aware of their responsibilities as Trustees. PCC members are not remunerated. All Church attendees are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC. The National Westminster Bank, Minehead, is the PCC bank. The West Somerset Food Cupboard funds were held in a separate account with HSBC Bank in Minehead. Mr Nick Shattock of Overstream, Porlock, is the appointed Independent Examiner.
## **OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES**
St Michael the Archangel PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent, the Rev’d Kenneth Cross in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. It also has maintenance responsibilities for the church of St Michael the Archangel and has completed a three phase building development programme.
## **RISK REVIEW**
The PCC makes every endeavour to maintain a safe environment for all its activities, worship, church and buildings. A review of the parish property has been undertaken during the year.
The PCC and clergy endeavour to maintain the highest standards of care when dealing with the public, church members and vulnerable people.
## **MISSION AIMS**
1. We remain committed to discerning the vocation of every member of the church community.
2. We seek to build an all-age community of Christians to serve the Parish of Alcombe and ensure that young families are welcomed.
3. We strive to foster Christian witness and devotion through high standards of worship and music in the Church.
4. We intend to support the ministry of Christian Pastoral Care and respond to the needs of the people we serve.
5. We will develop opportunities to nurture Christian discipleship and provide for those who seek to know more of our faith.
6. We continue to provide sufficient resources to fund the mission of the Church in Alcombe and beyond.
7. We rejoice in developing closer links with our Local Ministry Group partners in the Parish of Minehead and the opportunities that this will present.
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- 8 We will contribute to the creation of a new Benefice, joining with Dunster, Wootton Courtenay and Timberscombe forming new relationships into the future.
## **ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE**
## **Church Attendance**
From January 2022 - December 2022 the Church was able to return to some form or normality. However, some congregants felt slightly reticent to join in with services and thus the incumbent continued to video the Sunday service for those able to access the internet and contact was still maintained with the weekly letter being distributed. These arrangements continue as this report is prepared.
As at 31[st] December 2022 there were 97 parishioners on the Church Electoral Roll. Sunday Church services were resumed as Government guidelines allowed at the discretion of the incumbent and the PCC and risk assessments were undertaken prior to services. The average Sunday attendance was 46; Midweek services commenced as allowed and the average attendance was 5; Young Church attendance 3. However, efforts were maintained to keep in contact with all those who remained isolated and could not attend.
## **Review of the year**
The ministerial team included Rev'd Kenneth Cross, and an extended pastoral team with support from retired priests. We welcomed our new Curate, Nicola Butcher, to the team in the late summer of 2022. Nicola was ordained Deacon, at Wells, on October 2nd.
During the year the PCC met 4 times, with 3 extraordinary meetings being called to discuss specific issues. The PCC operated through the following committee: Standing Committee in practice - taking on the role of Finance Committee, which met as and when required. A new PCC Secretary was elected at the APCM in April 2022.
SMA is committed to the Exmoor Youth Project and is supportive of the Youth workers. The work of the EYP continues but unfortunately there is some concern of its financial commitments. Strong links were maintained with the neighbouring parish of Minehead, and with others in the Exmoor Deanery.
The spiritual, pastoral, ecumenical and social fellowship of St Michael the Archangel (SMA) still thrives and all efforts were maintained to keep everyone connected during the year. Rev'd. Kenneth Cross, Rev'd Nicola Butcher, the retired Priests, readers, and others contributed to the prayers and liturgy that accompanied the correspondence which was distributed in person and via email and post to our church community. The Sunday Service continued to be regularly broadcast via 'You Tube', everyone was continually encouraged to connect as much as possible in whatever way they could with others. The pastoral work of the parish continues. Visits to the Residential Homes were resumed. A Lent course was offered. The Thursday coffee morning continued and a soup lunch on alternate Thursdays was introduced. Along with other churches in the neighbourhood a "Warm Space" was offered to help alleviate the anxieties of the evolving energy crisis.
Demands on the Food Cupboard fluctuated but generally remained high. 16,705 boxes have been distributed since the project began in 2007. As reported last year the WSFC took decisions to create a new trust and apply to the Charity Commissioners for Charitable status. These decisions were taken following investigation with the Charity Commissioners, endeavour and a resolution from the PCC and under the advice and guidance from the diocese of Bath and Wells. The application was made in April 2022, was successful and subsequently approved in July; the West Somerset Food Cupboard was
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registered as an independent charity, with its own trustees. Funds were transferred to them at the end of August 2022. A food pantry was also set up and is used regularly. SMA continues to support the FC.
Work continued on caring for the fabric of the church with repairs and enhancement as necessary, with faculties applied for and granted. As this report is prepared SMA is awaiting a quinquennial review, expected in March 2023.
Financial contributions to the church continued, albeit reduced, and SMA was able to meet its Parish Share commitment, although this was only achieved by using our reserves. The Parish continued its wider missionary work. In 2022 it supported: Church Homeless Trust, Shelter, Médecins Sans Frontières and The Red Cross African appeal. Funds raised also went to the Ukraine and Afghanistan appeals through the DEC. A Young peoples' music concert was held with money raised being divided for the church and Ukraine. As always, the congregation is encouraged to support Christian Aid, independently.
Late in 2022 a new benefice was proposed in the Exmoor Deanery, combining the parishes of St Michael the Archangel, Alcombe; St George's - Dunster, St Petrock's - Timberscombe and All Saints - Wootton Courtenay. The process and consultations will be taking place over the next few months. We will be revising our mission aims in the autumn of next year, when the new benefice is created.
The PCC remains grateful for and appreciative of Rev'd. Kenneth Cross and his wife Sarah - Jane, the invaluable addition of our new Curate, Revd Nicola Butcher and what she has brought to the ministry of our church family, Retired Priests, Readers, and all others who contributed to maintain the connectivity within our church community, and help it to thrive.
The work of Churchwarden Sue Smith and her deputies in keeping the church safe, compliant and welcoming during testing times is, as always, recognized and much appreciated.
Sue Smith will be standing down as Church Warden at the APCM in April 2023, but continuing as Deputy Church Warden. She has cared for SMA for over twenty years. The list of her tasks cannot be overstated and we are extremely grateful for all the hard work, devotion and dedication she has put into this role.
The Rev'd Kenneth Cross and the PCC are grateful for all the support and faithfulness of SMA's congregation.
## **FINANCIAL REVIEW**
Total incoming resources on ordinary unrestricted funds were £53,589 and are detailed in the Financial Statements. Including restricted fund income of £748 the total incoming resources amounted to £54,337.
Total resources used in the year were £66,430. The largest item of expenditure £45,144 was the Parish Share which is a payment to the Bath and Wells Diocesan Board of Finance to enable it to provide the parish with clergy and support services.
The Food Cupboard Funds have been transferred to the new charity.
The net result for the year was an excess of expenditure over income of £12,093.
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## **RESERVES POLICY**
The PCC has a policy to earmark a £30,000 reserve to cover cash flow and emergencies.
## **Approved by the PCC at their meeting on**
**23rd March 2023**
**and signed on their behalf by**
**Rev'd. Kenneth Cross**
**Chairman**
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## **PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF**
## **ST MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL ALCOMBE**
## **Independent Examiners Report**
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2022, which are set out on pages 8 to 13.
## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner**
As trustees of the charity, the members of the PCC are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. They consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
- examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
- follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
- state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
## **Basis of independent examiner’s report**
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the management committee concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in a full audit and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts.
## **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:
- to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
- to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records
have not been met; or
- (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Nick Shattock Overstream Tax and Accounting Parsons Street Porlock Somerset TA24 8QJ
31 March 2023
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The Parochial Church Council of St Michael the Archangel Alcombe Income and expenditure account for the year ended 31 December 2022
|Income
Note
Tax efficient planned giving
Other planned giving
Collections at services
Other recurring giving (includes Gift days, fetes)
Non-recurring giving/donations (includes special ap-
peals)
Charitable income
Other income
Tax recovered through Gift Aid
Legacies received
Fund raising (sponsored activities, jumble sales)
Interest/dividends received
Statutory fees retained by the PCC
Hall lettings
West Somerset Food Cupboard contribution
**Total income**|Unrestricted
funds
26,544
2,280
2,543
2,502
334
6,743
246
1,952
4,676
1,936
3,833
53,589|Restricted
funds
748
748|2022
26,544
2,280
2,543
2,502
0
748
334
6,743
0
246
1,952
4,676
1,936
3,833
54,337|2021
28,215
2,320
1,541
521
1,907
1,268
173
7,306
50,000
0
1,100
4,398
693
3,000
102,442|
|---|---|---|---|---|
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The Parochial Church Council of St Michael the Archangel Alcombe Income and expenditure account for the year ended 31 December 2022 (continued)
|Expenditure
Note
Church Activities
Mission giving and donations
Diocesan Parish Share
Salaries and honoraria
Clergy expenses
Church expenses
Mission and Evangelism, outreach, courses
Routine repairs and maintenance
Insurance
Miscellaneous: Printing, stationary, cleaning
materials, telephone
Churchyards
Upkeep of services, organ tuning, worship materials
choir robes
Young Church
Church utility bills, electricity, gas, water
Fees - payments to Diocese
Miscellaneous expenditure
Major church repairs, including decoration
New Building Work, major alterations, inc. fees
Governance
Annual report
**Total expenditure**
Net surplus for year
Food Cupboard Movement
2
Food Cupboard transfer of balance
Unrealised surplus (loss)
on investments
3
Total surplus for year
Add funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward|Unrestricted
funds
385
45,144
2,073
828
388
1,030
1,863
1,025
966
5,620
1,999
124
300
61,745
-8,156
-4,977
-13,133
75,852
62,719|Restricted
funds
748
3,937
4,685
-3,937
-7,814
-47,831
-59,582
111,610
52,028|Restricted
funds
748
3,937
4,685
-3,937
-7,814
-47,831
-59,582
111,610
52,028|2022
1,133
45,144
2,073
0
828
388
1,030
1,863
1,025
966
5,620
1,999
124
3,937
0
300
66,430
-12,093
-7,814
-47,831
-4,977
-72,715
187,462
114,747|2021
2,018
45,144
3,037
24
798
620
833
2,057
1,332
612
2,083
1,791
310
0
0
300
60,959
41,483
-6,326
5,339
40,496
146,966|2021
2,018
45,144
3,037
24
798
620
833
2,057
1,332
612
2,083
1,791
310
0
0
300
60,959|
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## Parochial Church Council of St Michael the Archangel Alcombe
Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2022
|Fixed assets
Investment Assets
Current Assets
Debtors and prepayments
Loan
West Somerset Food Cupboard
Cash funds
Creditors
Amounts falling due within one year
Creditors and Accruals
Net Current Assets
Total Assets less current Liabilities
Funds of the Charity
Music fund
Fabric fund
Hardship fund
Discretionary Fund
West Somerset Food Cupboard
Reserves
Unrestricted General Fund|Note
3
4
5
6
7|5,333
1,000
71,223
77,556
300|2022
37,491
3,500
1,000
55,644
85,150
145,294
300
77,256
114,747
4,418
46,063
213
1,334
30,000
32,719
114,747|2021
42,468
144,994
187,462
4,418
50,000
214
1,334
55,644
30,000
45,852
187,462|
|---|---|---|---|---|
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## Parochial Church Council of St Michael the Archangel Alcombe
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year to 31 December 2022
## **1. Accounting policies**
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2015 together with applicable accounting standards and the Charities SORP 2015.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for the valuation of investment assets, which are shown at the 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.
## **Funds**
General funds represent the funds of the PCC that are not subject to any restrictions regarding their use and are available for application on the general purposes of the PCC.
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, nor those that are informal gatherings of church members.
## **Incoming resources**
Collections are recognised when received by or on behalf of the PCC. Planned giving receivable under Gift Aid is recognised only when received. Income tax recoverable on gift aid donations is recognised when the income is recognised. Grants and legacies to the PCC are accounted for as soon as the PCC is notified of its legal entitlement and the amount due.
Fund raising events are accounted for net as the amount of the expenses are not considered material in these events.
Sales of books and magazines from the church bookstall are accounted for gross.
## **Income from investments**
Dividends and interest are accounted for when receivable. Tax recoverable on such income is recognised in the same accounting year.
## **Gains and losses on investments**
Realised gains or losses are recognised when investments are sold. Unrealised gains or losses are accounted for on revaluation of investments at 31 December.
## **Investments**
Investments are valued at market value at 31 December.
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## Parochial Church Council of St Michael the Archangel Alcombe
## Notes to the Financial Statements for the year to 31 December 2022 (continued)
|2. West Somerset Food Cupboard
2a. Income and Expenditure account to 31 August 2022
Receipts
Donations - regular giving
Other donations
Grants
Local Food Pantry
Expenditure
Food/packaging
2,082
Equipment/maintenance
130
Salaries
7,255
Use of premises
2,000
Payroll operation
Travelling/expenses
363
Bank and credit card charges
65
Insurance
157
Fareshare
2,500
Engage
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Pantry set up/sheds/back doors
13,093
Local Pantry expenses
414
Administration costs
479
Exmoor Youth project
Donations
Post, stationery and telephone
22
Deficit for the period
2b. Assets and liabilities at 31 August 2022
Bank balance
Cash
Credit card
Total assets
Liabilities:
Net funds
2c. Funds
Storage area fund
Unrestricted funds brought forward
50,321
Deficit for the year
-7,813
Total funds transferred|2022
3,640
5,922
10,000
1,197
20,759
3,597
645
10,393
3,000
40
387
33
150
885
28,572
756
-7,813
47,792
31
8
47,831
0
47,831
5,323
56,647
42,508
-6,326
47,831|2021
13,560
19,886
-6,326
55,164
472
8
55,644
0
55,644
5,323
50,321
55,644|
|---|---|---|
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## Parochial Church Council of St Michael the Archangel Alcombe
## Notes to the Financial Statements for the year to 31 December 2022 (continued)
|3. Investment Assets
COE Investment fund
4. Debtors and prepayments
Income Tax recoverable
Food Cupboard
5. Cash funds
Current account - Nat West
Central Board of Finance
6. Liabilities
Accruals
7. Funds
Fund Balances at 1 January 2022
Food Cupboard movement
Incoming resources
Unrealised investment gains (losses)
Resources used
Fund balances at 31 December 2022|cost
21,559
General
Funds
45,852
53,589
-4,977
94,464
61,745
32,719|cost
21,559
General
Funds
45,852
53,589
-4,977
94,464
61,745
32,719|Decrease
in value
-4,977
Reserves
30,000
30,000|value
31 December 2022
37,491
31 December 2022
3,500
1,833
5,333
31 December 2022
8,898
62,325
71,223
31 December 2022
300
Restricted
Funds
111,610
-55,645
748
56,713
4,685
52,028|value
31 December 2022
37,491
31 December 2022
3,500
1,833
5,333
31 December 2022
8,898
62,325
71,223
31 December 2022
300
Restricted
Funds
111,610
-55,645
748
56,713
4,685
52,028|value
31 December 2021
42,468
31 December 2021
3,500
31 December 2021
24,745
60,405
85,150
31 December 2021
300
Total
187,462
-55,645
54,337
-4,977
181,177
66,430
114,747|value
31 December 2021
42,468
31 December 2021
3,500
31 December 2021
24,745
60,405
85,150
31 December 2021
300
Total
187,462
-55,645
54,337
-4,977
181,177
66,430
114,747|
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