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2020-12-31-accounts

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL

PARISH CHURCH OF ST MATTHEW, CROYDON Registered Charity No. 1132508

Annual Report and unaudited Financial Statements of the Parochial Church Council For the year ended 31st December 2020

Principal address: St Matthew’s Church of England Church Chichester Road, Croydon CR0 5NQ

Incumbent:

The Reverend Simon Foster

The Vicarage 7 Brownlow Road Croydon, CR0 5JT

Bankers:

(Current & Deposit Account)

CAF Bank Ltd 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill, West Malling Kent, ME19 4JQ

(Deposit Account)

CCLA Investment Management Ltd The CBF Church of England Funds Senator House

85 Queen Victoria Street London, EC4V 4ET

Independent Examiner:

Chaweevan Williams FCCA Verdant Accountants Limited 167 Clarence Avenue New Malden Surrey, KT3 3TX

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Trustees Annual Report St Matthew’s, Croydon Parochial Church Council

The trustees present their annual report and financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2020. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the charity’s trust deed, the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (FRS 102) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland.

Aim and purposes

St Matthew’s Parochial Church Council (PCC) has the responsibility of co-operating with the Incumbent in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical.

The vision statement of St Matthew’s is:

Sharing the love of God.

The PCC is also specifically responsible for the maintenance of the church complex of St Matthew’s and the two church bungalows in Chichester Road, Croydon.

Objects and activities

The PCC, a charity governed by the PCC (Powers) Measure 1956 as amended and Church Representation Rules 2020, is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and to become part of our parish community of St Matthew’s. The PCC maintains an overview of worship throughout the parish and makes suggestions on how our services can involve the many groups that live within our parish. Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer and scripture, music and sacrament.

When planning our activities for the year, the Incumbent and the PCC have considered the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. In particular, we try to enable ordinary people to live out their faith as part of our parish community through:

To facilitate this work it is important that we maintain the fabric of St Matthew’s church complex and the two bungalows.

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Achievements and performance

The Vicar

We thank the Revd Simon Foster for all his work in both the church and the community. Revd Richard Hinder, previously our Assistant Priest, who has the Bishop’s Permission to Officiate helps on an occasional basis. Revd Darius Weithers, who joined St Matthew’s as our new Curate in July 2018 moved to Holy Saviour, Croydon in March , although he remains licensed to St Matthew’s. Revd Simon Foster continued as Area Dean and Revd Linda Fox who is licenced to St Matthew’s as Assistant Area Dean, took over as Priest in Charge at St George’s, Waddon during their interregnum beginning in September 2020.

Worship and prayer

The PCC is keen to offer a range of services during the week and over the course of the year that our community finds both beneficial and spiritually fulfilling.

We welcome families into our church and provide a crèche and classes for children during the Sunday 10:00 am services. The said Eucharist at 08:30 am on Sundays and the Morning Prayer services during the week offer quieter more thoughtful services, while Evensong and Taizé services provide strong musical themes. Special services are held to celebrate the seasons of the church year such as Christmas and Easter. Prayer and bible study and Lent groups are available, offering more informal environments. All are welcome to attend our regular services. During the year we held a number of Healing Services on the first Sunday of the month and All Age Services on the second Sunday. However, due to the Corona virus the church has followed Government and Church of England Guidance and access to the building has been very limited or nonexistent. Worship has continued online as have bible study and lent groups and coffee mornings.

As well as our regular services, we enable our community to celebrate and thank God at the milestones of the journey through life. During `the period, we have celebrated two baptisms and one funeral in church and five funerals taken at the crematorium.

Membership and attendance

There were 117 members on the Electoral Roll on 31[st] December 2020. The average Sunday attendance is eighty five adults and ten children under sixteen years of age.

Diocesan/Deanery Synods

Two lay members of the PCC are members of the Diocesan Synod and three lay members of the PCC are elected members of the Deanery Synod. This provides the PCC with an important link between the parish and the wider structures of the church.

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The Church complex

Normally our church is open to the community for worship, prayer, study, social and other functions. We use the facilities to welcome people who are not necessarily regular members of our congregation to events such as Saturday coffee mornings and the shelter for the homeless during winter. The hall and other rooms are used by a wide range of groups as the Community Centre of Park Hill and the wider Croydon community. However, with the rise of the Corona Virus pandemic these were curtailed during the lockdowns.

Our Fabric Team monitors the state of the church buildings and ensures that they are appropriately repaired and maintained. During the period, the main work that has been carried out on the church complex included the updating the lighting in the church and investigation by professionals into the state of the church roof – more details are contained in the Fabric Committee Report.

Pastoral care

During the year our Saturday coffee mornings have continued to provide a meeting place for the community – virtually throughout the Corona virus pandemic. The reserved sacrament is taken to communicants in local care homes. Regular parcels of food and toiletries collected through the “Lord’s Larder” were sent to the West Croydon Refugee Day Centre. St Matthew’s hosted Croydon Churches Shelter for the Homeless.

Mission and evangelism

The small committee that St Matthew’s set up to consider the future giving for mission and evangelism recommended that St Matthew’s continued to support the Egyptian Diocesan Association. We have made a donation for the development of teaching for young people within Egypt. We continue to pray for that country.

Volunteers

We would like to thank all the volunteers who work so hard to make our church the lively and vibrant community that it is. In particular we want to mention our Churchwardens Rohini Abhayaratne and Stephen Collingwood who have worked tirelessly on our behalf. While there are too many people to name everyone individually, Terry Mitchell must also be mentioned and thanked. As can be seen from this report, his work as Treasurer is an onerous one, and he has done it with great thoroughness and care. David Williams has continued as PCC Secretary and Electoral Roll officer and Steve Tucker has continued as Magazine Editor and is a member of the Communications Team. Jon Highton has been instrumental in his production of online services during the pandemic.

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Expenditure 2020 2019
£000s £000s
Parish Support Fund 42
34
Repairs 5 27
Depreciation 4 4
Wages: 11 12
Printing 17 17
Utilities 7 10
Service Costs and Clergy Expense 3 3
Insurance Church 3 3
Curates Housing Costs 22 22
Other expenses 6 16
Bungalows 7 6
Total expenses 127 154
Surplus for the year 18 27
The bungalows are let commercially and we receive a regular
monthly rental from both. They are managed by a local
Estate Agent on our behalf.

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In 2016 Southwark Diocese is changed the way that parishes provide funds. Instead of a quota system they moved to the Parish Support Fund where parishes pledge money. St Matthew’s traditionally had given the diocese more money than it receives and this has now changed, in part due to providing housing for a curate. St Matthew’s pledge for 2020 was gratefully received by the diocese after discussion with the Archdeacon.

Reserves Policy

At 31 Dec 2020 the PCC’s reserves were: unrestricted reserves £146,506 (2019: - – £169,372) designated fund £73,766 (2019:- £58,666) endowment fund £800,000 (2019 £800,000); restricted fund £28,398 (2019 - £7,277). The PCC has free reserves, comprising unrestricted funds, less fixed assets of £141,327 (2019 - £155,357). The PCC has agreed a policy of maintaining a minimum reserve of cash, so that we can pay our bills as they arrive and to provide a cushion against any unexpected expenses. If the cash balance falls below £75,000, (agreed by PCC) no avoidable expenditure will be undertaken until the reserve has been restored.

Endowment Policy

The investments held are two freehold properties and cash and short term deposits. The Freehold properties are valued on an annual basis. Trustees having regard to the liquidity requirements hold surplus funds on short term interest bearing deposit accounts set to achieve a rate of return at least equal to the cost of living increase as measured by the retail price index. Due to wider economic circumstances, deposit rates have been depressed and so this aim was not achieved. The investment funds held . on deposit achieved an average rate of 0.5% compared to the retail price index of 1.2%

Risk Management

The principal risks faced by the PCC are concerned with ensuring that the Health and Safety, Employment and Safeguarding of Adults and Children’s policies of the Church are maintained. We also through the Finance Team ensure that all aspects of the finances of the church are dealt with in compliance with the rules of the Charities Act, SORP and Charity Commissioners. The Fabric Team reviews the repair and maintenance of both the church and the bungalows. All policies are reviewed by the PCC on a regular basis.

Plans for the future

The decision-making of the PCC is shaped by our Mission Action Plan (MAP). A Mission Development Group has met with the aim of seeking ways we can more effectively reach out to the community.

Structure, governance and management

The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. At St Matthew’s the membership of the PCC consists of our Vicar (Incumbent),

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Churchwardens, Readers, SPAs and members elected by those on the electoral roll. The Treasurer is ex-officio member and the Secretary is an elected lay member. All those who attend our services are encouraged to register on the electoral roll.

The PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance to the parish including how the funds of the PCC are to be spent.

The full PCC met 9 times during the year, with an average attendance of 75.5% and the Standing Committee m et once. Given its wide responsibilities the PCC has a number of committees, each dealing with a particular aspect of parish life.

These committees are:

The Standing Committee, which is the only committee required under church law and is empowered to conduct the business of the PCC between meetings.

The Finance Team, which monitors our income and expenses, makes recommendations to the PCC concerning significant items and matters of policy. The Fabric Team, which advises and oversees all matters relating to the buildings and grounds. This spawned the Roof Team to consider matters related to replacing the church roof.

The Pastoral Team, whose objectives include hospitality, visiting the sick and bereaved and arranging events for the elderly and housebound.

The Social and Fellowship Team organizes a wide range of events with the aim of bringing fellowship and enjoyment to the community of St Matthew’s.

The Fundraising Team organizes a wide range of events with the aim of raising funds for St Matthew’s.

The Communications Team handles publicity and communications with the community and more widely through our website www.stmatthew.org.uk

The All-Age Worship Team organises the all-age worship services of St Matthew’s.

The Young Church Leaders Team handles worship for the young of the parish.

All these teams report regularly to the PCC.

PCC membership

Members of the PCC are either ex-officio, elected by the Annual Parochial Church Council Meeting, or co- opted in accordance with Church Representation Rules.

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During the year, the following served as members of the PCC:

Revd Simon Foster Revd Darius Weithers Revd Linda Fox Rohini Abhayaratne Abosede Akadiri Suzanne Collins Stephen Collingwood Laura Easton Christopher Grayson (until June 2020) John Ingman (until October 2020 Terry Mitchell Dorothy Onyekwe Paul Parmenter Jane Passfield Alison Radford James Reid Jane Smaldon (from October 2020) Carolyn Tweed Jan Williams David Williams OBE

Thank you

None of what we do would be possible without the generous giving by members of our church which enables us to offer “the love of Christ” to the community. We are most grateful for all you give to us: in terms of your time, talents and money. God bless you all.

The Trustees’ Report has been approved by the Trustees at their meeting on 4[th] May 2021

Revd Simon Foster Chairman of the PCC

and

Stephen Collingwood Churchwarden

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Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 31 December 2020

Note
Income
Donations & Legacies
2a
Oher trading activities
2b
Income from
Investments
2c
Church Activities
2d
Total Income
Expenditure
Raising funds
3a
Church Activities
3b
Total Expenditure
Net Income/
(expenditure)
Gains on Investment
assets
Gross Transfers between
Funds
10
Net movement in funds
Total funds brought
forward at 1stJanuary
2020
Total funds
carried forward at
31st December 2020
Unrestricted
Designated Restricted
Endowment
TOTAL
TOTAL
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
FUNDS
FUNDS
2020
2019
£
£
£
£
£
£
80,061
100
22,750
-
102,911
97,343
2,764
-
-
-
2,764
17,287
29,823
-
-
-
29,823
30,126
4,201
-
-
-
4,201
36,456
116,849
100
22,750
-
139,699
181,212
330
-
-
-
330
1,721
125,556
-
458
-
126,014
152,261
125,886
0
458
-
126,344
153,982
(9,037)
100
22,292
-
13,355
27,230
-
0
41
(13,829)
15,000
(1,171)
-
-
-
(22,866)
15,100
21,121
13,355
27,271
169,372
58,666
7,277
800,000
1,035,315
1,008,044
146,506
73,766
28,398
800,000
1,048,670
1,035,315

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Balance Sheet at 31 December 2020

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets
5
Investment Property
6
Total fixed assets
Current Assets
Debtors
7
Deposit Account
Cash at Bank and in hand
Current Liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
8
Net Current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Funds
Endowment funds
10
Restricted funds
10
Designated Funds
10
Unrestricted funds
10
2020
£
10,470
800,000
810,470
11,222
148,888
86,557
246,667
8,467
238,200
1,048,670
800,000
28,398
73,766
146,506
1,048,670
2019
£
14,015
800,000
814,015
27,402
131,265
72,151
230,818
9,518
221,300
1,035,315
800,000
7,277
58,666
169,372
1,035,315

Approved by the Parochial Church Council on 4[th] May 2021 and signed on its behalf

Revd Simon Foster Chairman

T F Mitchell Treasurer

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements

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Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2020

1. Accounting policies

a. Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the current Church Accounting Regulations together with applicable accounting standards and the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice FRS 102 (effective 1 January 2015.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and under the going concern basis. 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 affiliation to another body, nor those which are informal gatherings of church members.

b. Funds accounting

Funds held by the PCC are:

Unrestricted funds - general funds which can be used for PCC ordinary purposes.

Designated funds - monies set aside by the PCC out of unrestricted funds for specific future purposes or projects.

Restricted funds - a) income from trusts or endowments which may be expended only on those restricted objects provided in the terms of the trust or bequest;

b) donations or grants received for a specific object or invited by the PCC for a specific object. The funds may only be expended on the specific object for which they were given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of the year is carried forward as a balance on that fund.

Endowment funds - funds the capital of which must be maintained; only income arising from the investment of the endowment may be used, either as restricted or unrestricted funds, depending on the purpose set out in the terms of the original endowment.

c. Incoming resources

All incoming resources are accounted for gross.

Donations and legacies

Collections are recognised when received. Planned giving receivable is recognised only when received.

Income tax recoverable on Gift Aid donations is recognised when the income is recognised.

Grants and legacies are recognised when the PCC is legally entitled to the amount due, and an inflow is probable.

Income from investments

Interest is accounted for as it accrues.

All other income

All other income is recognised when it is receivable.

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Gains and losses on investments

Realised gains are recognised when the investments are sold. Unrealised gains and losses are accounted for on revaluation at 31 December each year.

d. Resources used

Resources expended are accounted for on an accruals basis and are accounted for gross.

Church Activities

The diocesan parish contribution is accounted for when due. Any parish contribution unpaid at 31 December is provided for in these accounts as an operational (though not a legal) liability and is shown as a creditor in the balance sheet.

Support Costs

Support costs are allocated to church activities within the SOFA

e. Fixed Assets

Tangible fixed assets

Consecrated and beneficed properties of any kind are excluded from the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act 2011. All such expenditure is written off as it is incurred.

Movable church furnishings held by the Vicar and Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal, are accounted as inalienable property unless consecrated. They are listed in the church's inventory which can be inspected. For inalienable property acquired prior to 2000 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the accounts. Individual items acquired since January 2000 have been capitalised in the accounts and depreciated over their useful economic life.

All expenditure on consecrated or beneficed buildings and individual items under £4,500 are written off in the year they were incurred.

Depreciation

Depreciation is calculated to write down the cost of tangible fixed assets, over their expected useful lives. The rates generally applicable are:

Plant and Machinery 10% straight line Fixture, fittings and equipment 10% straight line

f. Investment Property

In accordance with the SORP, the Church's freehold are held for long-term investment and are included in the balance sheet at their open market value. The surpluses or deficits on revaluation of such properties are transferred to the endowment fund. Depreciation is not provided in respect of freehold investment properties.

g. Current Assets

Amounts owing to the PCC at 31 December in respect of fees, rents or other Income are shown as debtors less provision for amounts that may prove uncollectible.

Short-term deposits include cash held on deposit either with the CBF Church of England Funds, or at the bank.

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Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2020

2
Income
2aDonations and Legacies
Giving (Gift Aid)
Giving (Non Gift Aid)
Legacies
Tax Recoverable
Gift Aid Donations
Services (Plate etc)
Donations (Non Gift Aid)
Charity Vouchers
Floating Shelter
Deanery & Diocesan
Christmas Grant
Compassion(UK)
Mother Day Daffs
Other Income

2bOther trading Activities
Sundry Income
Fundraising
2cIncome from Investments
Interest & Bungalow
rents
2dIncome from church
activities
Church Hall lettings etc
Fees from weddings etc
Parish Magazine sales etc
Total Income
TOTAL
TOTAL
Unrestricted Designated
Restricted
Endowment
FUNDS
FUNDS
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2020
2019
£
£
£
£
£
54,009
-
-
-
54,009
57,715
4,953
-
-
-
4,953
7,667
0
-
0
2,000
13,825
-
-
-
13,825
15,471
65
-
-
-
65
1,750
1,519
-
-
-
1,519
6,515
1,651
-
-
-
1,651
1,873
1,039
-
1,039
1,871
-
-
1,002
-
1,002
440
-
-
-
-
0
1,250
-
-
120
-
120
549
-
-
510
510
0
3,000
100
21,118
24,218
242
80,061
100
22,750
-
102,911
97,343
1,429
-
-
-
1,429
6,926
1,335
-
-
-
1,335
10,361
2,764
-
-
-
2,764
17,287
29,823
-
-
-
29,823
30,126
29,823
-
-
-
29,823
30,126
3,073
-
-
-
3,073
34,052
223
-
-
-
223
1,023
905
-
-
-
905
1,381
4,201
-
-
-
4,201
36,456
116,849
100
22,750
-
139,699
181,212

Income received in 2019 totalling £2,381 was attributable to restricted funds. £2,100 Designated and No Income was attributable to the endowment fund.

No income was attributable to the endowment fund.

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Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2020

3
Expenditure
3a
Raising Funds
Fundraising, Expenditure
(Social Events)
Communications
3b
Church Activities
Missionary & Charitable
giving
Compassion (UK)
Ministry Costs:
Parish Support Fund
Clergy Costs
Upkeep of Services
Church Running expenses
Youth
Churchyard Upkeep
Sundry Expenses
Printing Costs
Bungalows
Fees
Floating Shelter
Mothers Day Daffs
Depreciation
Examiner’s Fees
Wages and Salaries
Admin Expenses
Deanery & Diocesan
Christmas Grant
Total expenditure
TOTAL
TOTAL
Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
Endowment
FUNDS
FUNDS
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2017
2016
£
£
£
£
£

330
-
-
-
330
1,721
-
-
-
-
0
0
330
-
-
-
330
1,721
-
-
387
-
387
360
42,295
-
-
-
42,295
34,013
627
-
-
-
627
1,498
814
-
-
-
814
1,139

40,004
-
-
-
40,004
67,882
0
-
-
-
0
228
2,010
-
-
-
2,010
1,472
0
-
-
-
0
3,908
16,515
-
-
-
16,515
16,703
7,059
-
-
-
7,059
6,347
-
-
-
-
0
245
-
-
41
-
41
59
-
-
30
30
0
3,545
-
-
-
3,545
3,545
650
-
-
-
650
600
10,828
-
-
-
10,828
12,000
1,209
-
-
-
1,209
1,234
-
-
-
-
-
1,028
125,556
-
458
-
126,014
152,261
125,886
-
458
-
126,344
153,982

Expenditure in 2019 totalling £1,447 was attributable to restricted funds. No expenditure was attributable to the endowment fund

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Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2020

4

4a

Staff Costs 2020 2019
£ £
Wages and Salaries 10,828 12,000

During the year the PCC employed an organist and a cleaner, both part time. The PCC also employed a Parish Administrator. None of the salaries attractedemployers national insurance contributions.

4b Payments to PCC members

The Parish Administrator was employed and paid a salary and is also a Trustee. This appointment was agreed by the Charity Commissioners. No other Trustee received any form of remuneration.

5 Tangible fixed assets

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Costs
At 1 January 2020
Addition
At 31 December 2020
Depreciation
At 1 January 2020
Charge for the Year
At 31 December 2020
Net book value
At 31 December 2020
At 31 December 2019
Investments
Cost
As at 1 January 2020
At 31 December 2020
Net book value
At 31 December 2020
At 31 December 2019
Plant &
Machinery
Fixtures, fittings
&
equipment
£
£
29,036
172,103
-
-
TOTAL
£
201,139
-
29,036
172,103
201,139
29,036
158,088
-
3,545
187,124
3,545
29,036
161,633
179,669
0
10,470
10,470
0
14,015
14,015
Investment
Property
800,000
800,000
800,000
800,000

The freehold of the bungalows, situated in Chichester Road, is recorded at the open market value at the year end. The bungalows were valued by local estate agents who are managing agents of the bungalows therefore know their condition and rental yield. There was not believed to have been an increase in value of the bungalows during the year. The bungalows are let commercially. The bungalows are owned by St Matthew's. The South London Church Fund and the Diocesan Board of Finance act as Custodial Trustees. The assets cannot be sold by the PCC without the prior consent of the South London Church Fund & the Diocesan Board of Finance. The Parish is responsible for their upkeep although any income they generate is unrestricted.

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Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2020

7 Debtors 2020 2019
£ £
Income Tax Recoverable 1,520 4,597
Prepayments & accrued income 8,158 19,644
Other debtors 1,544 3,161
11,222 27,402
8 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2020 2019
£ £
Accruals 5,711 7,949
Other Creditors 2,756 1,569
**8,467 ** 9,518
9 Analysis of Net assets by fund TOTAL
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment FUNDS
Funds Funds Funds Funds 2020
£ £ £ £
Investment Properties - - -
800,000
800,000
Fixed assets for church use 10,470 - -
-
10,470
current assets 141,408 73,766 28,317
-
243,491
At 31 December 2020 151,878 73,766 28,317
800,000
1,053,961
At 31 December 2019 154,372 58,666 22,277
800,000
1,035,315

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Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2020

10 Statement of funds

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Designated funds
Roof repairs
Restricted funds
Mothers Day Daffs
Chairs
Compassion (UK)
Floating Shelter
Window Repair
Roof Repair
Christmas Grant
Deanery
Other
Endowments
Property
Total funds
Balance
b/fwd
1st Jan 2020
Income
£
£
169,372
116,849
-
Expenditure
£

(125,886)
-
Gain on
Investment
Transfers Balance c/fwd
31st Dec 2020
£
£
£

-
(13,829)
146,506
169,372
116,849
(125,886) -
(13,829)
146,506
58,666
100
-
510
525
-
83
120
1,963
1,002
410
-
2,574
-
1,500
-
222
-
-
21,118
-
(30)
-
(387)
(41)
-
-
-
-
-
15,00073,766
-
-
480
-
-
525
-
184
0
-
(200)
2,724

-
-
410
-
-
2,574
-
-
1,500
-
-
222
(1,155)
19,963
7,277
2,750
(458) -
(1,171)
28,398
800,000
-
- -
-
800,000
800,000
-
- -
-
800,000
1,035,315
139,699
(126,344) -
-
1,048,670

The restricted funds for the chairs comprise the donations and grants received to purchase the assets, which are released to the general fund over the useful life of the asset, in line with the charities depreciation policy.

Compassion (UK) - Members of our Young Church raise funds to support Maria who lives in Indonesia. The funds are sent through Compassion (UK) with the shortfall being met out of the general fund.

The floating shelter - set up to support the Croydon Churches Floating Shelter project for the homeless in the local area.

The roof repair fund consists of legacies received, that have been designated for replacement of the church roof. The window repair fund consists of donations and expenditure on necessary repair work to the church windows. The Endowment Fund comprises the two bungalows Numbers 1 & 3 Chichester Road, Croydon.

11 Other Financial Commitments

As at 31stDecember 2020 the PCC had annual financial commitments as set out below: As at 31stDecember 2020 the PCC had annual financial commitments as set out below: As at 31stDecember 2020 the PCC had annual financial commitments as set out below:
2020 2019
Equipment – Photocopier lease £ £
Within less than one year 15,648 10,448
Between two and five years 0 0
15,648 10,448

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Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2020

12 Comparative Statement of Financial Activities Year Ended 31 December 2019 by fund type

Income
Donations & Legacies
Oher trading activities
Income from
Investments
Church Activities
Total Income
Expenditure
Raising funds
Church Activities
Total Expenditure
Net Income/
(expenditure)
Gains on Investment
assets
Gross Transfers between
Funds
Net movement in funds
Total funds brought
forward at 1stJanuary
2019
Total funds
carried forward at
31stDecember 2019
Unrestricted
Designated Restricted
Endowment
TOTAL
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
FUNDS
2019
£
£
£
£
£
94,962
2,100
281
-
97,343
17,287
-
-
-
17,287
30,126
-
-
-
30,126
36,456
-
-
-
36,456
178,831
2,100
281
-
181,212
1,721
-
-
-
1,721
150,814
-
1,447
-
152,261
152,535
-
1,447
-
153,982
26,296
-
(1,166)
-
27,230
41
-
-
-
41
(16,300)
-
(16,300)
-
-
(10,037)
-
15,134
-
27,271
161,436
41,566
5,042
800,000
1,008,044
171,473
41,566
20,176
800,000
1,035,315

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verdant INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT Independent examiner's report lo The PCC of Si Matthew, Croydon (Charity no 11325081 on the financial slatemenls of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2020, which comprise the statement of Financial Activities. the Balance Sheet and the related notes 1-12 Responslbilitias and basis ol report The charity's Iru51ees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 I'lhe Acl'l. The Charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for th￿$ year under seclion 144 of the Act and that an independent examination is needed. 11 15 my responsibility lo examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, follow the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commis510n under section 14515llbl of the Act, and slate whether particular matters have come lo my allenlion. Independent examlnees statement Where the charity's gross income ex￿eded £250,000, l am qLtalified lo undertake the examination by being a qualified Fellow of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountant5. I have completed my examination. I confim that.. In connection wth my examination, no material matters have corne to my attention which give me cause to believe that, in any material respect. the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Chanlies Act", or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records". or the accounts did not corllply with the applicable requirement5 COn￿rning the fomi and content of the accounts sel out in the Charities (Accovnls and Report) Regulation 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'lrue and fail. view which is not a maiter considered as part of an independent examination. 12) I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper uniyerslanding of the accounts to be reached. Chaweevan Williams FCCA Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Verdant Accounlanls Limited 167 Clarence Avenue, New Malden, Surrey KT3 3TX Dale.. 9 May 2021 27