Annual Report and Financial Statements Of the Parochial Church Council Of Glascote and Stonydelph for the year ended 31 December 2022 Independent examineT: Mr. Brian Wilkins. ACIB 3 Springdale Gardeus Selly Oak Birn]ingha B29 6DG
Independent Examiner's Report to the PCC of Glascote aDd Stonydelph, Tamworth. This report on the accounts of the PCC for the year ended 31 Dernber 2022. Respective responsibiliti of (ruste andoraminer The cbarity's tsiistees are responsible for the preparation of the accoullts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not r¢qllired for Ihis year under section 144 of tbe Clwities Act 2011(the Charities Act) and that an independent examtnation is needed. It is rny responsibility to examine the accounts under section 145 of the Clwities ACL to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission(under section 145(s)(b) of the Charitics A¢t and to slate whether particular matters have come to my attention. of independent araminer's report My examination was carried out in accordance wtth the General directions given by the Charity Commission. That examillation includes a revlew of the accouDting recoTds kept by the chaTity and a comparison of the accoullts with tbose records. It also includes consideriDg any unusual Ite or discloslwes in the accounts and seeking explanation5 frorn you as trustees Concerning any such tter5. The procedures undertakeu do not prode all the evidence that would be required in an audit. and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view Ven by the accounts. Jndependeni uaminer's stalemenl In conne¢tion with my examiDation. no matter has Con to my attention: (l) which gtves me reasonable cause to believe that in any materiaI respect the requireJn¢tLts to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the knt" and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting iewrds and to co]Dply with the requirements of the Act and the Regulations have not been met" QT (2) to which, in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper undeistauding of the accounts to reached. Brian Wilkins ACIB Il. April 2023
THE ANNUAL REPORT Parish of Glascote and Stonydelph Annual Report of the Parochial Church Council For the Year Ended 31" December 2022 Administrative Inforniation The Parish of Glascole and Stonydelph is in the Diocese of Lichfield within the Church of England. It comprises St George's Glascote, Sl Peter's Glascole Heath and Sl Martin's Slonydelph. The correspondence address is St George's Church, Bamford Street, Glascote, Tamworth B77 2AT. The Parochial Church Counol is a registered charity no. 1132564. PCC members who have served as trustees from the annual meeting in March 2021 until the present annual meeting are.. Incumbent." Methodist Deacon.. Wardens." Rev Gary Simmons Vacant Mrs Leigh Bull (Treasurer) Mr David Faultless Representatives on Deanery Synod.. Mr David Faultless Mrs Pat Wesl (Secretary) Mrs Marion Lincoln Miss Chnssie Wood Mrs Megan Massey Mrs Joyce Thorpe Rev Pat Faultless Mrs Thelma Luke Mrs Sarah Slater Mrs Elizabeth Baker Mrs Leigh Bull Mr Gordon Jennens Mrs Wynne English Rev Sarah Bennett Mr Phil Hartles Elected Members.. Ex-officio Structure, Governanco and Managoment The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. All church attendees are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll of their respective church and stand for election lo the PCC. Objectives and activities Glascole and Slonydelph PCC has the responsibility of Covoperating with the incumbent, the Rev Gary Simmons, in promots'ng in the Parish the whole mission of the church, pastoral, evangelists'c, social and ecumenical. Public Benefit The trustees of the Charity are aware of the Charity Commission's guidan on public benefit in The Advancement of Religion for the Public Benefit and have regard to il in their administration of the Charity. The trustees believe that promoting the work of the Church of England in the Ecclesiastical Parish of Glascole and Stonydalph helps to promote the whole missK)n of the Church. {pastoral. evangelistic. srrial and ecumenical) more effectively within the Ecclesiastical Parish, and thal in doing so it provides a benefit to the public by= Providing facilities for public worship. pastoral care and spiritual, moral and intellectual development, both for its members and for anyone who wishes to benefit from what the Church offers Promoting Christian values, and service by members of the Church in and to their communities, to the benefit of individuals and society as a whole.
Achievements. perfornTrnce and Church attendance There are 185 parishioners. in total, on the ChLbrch Electoral Rolls of their respective churches. The Average Sunday Attendance across the parish. counted over the whole year. was 134 adults and 28 children army Young People. Review of the Year Our Parish Mission Statement is.. 'Joined together in Christ to reach those who do not know Christ., The full PCC met 4 times during the year, including the Annual Meeting, to review and encourage activities al the distrid churches. The district church councils have the responsibility of overseeing thè work and activities locally. ested Review of the Year for 2022 Recovery from lock down was ongoing throughout 2022. although by the end of the year most members of the congregation had relumed to church. There was. however, a significant reduction in the number of people prepared to take up voluntary roles. The congregations at all three churches met for worship each Sunday moming during the year. St Peter's now offers a Sunday evening service onca a monlh. The year began with a joint Communion service and breakfast at St Martin's. and the Deanery Confimation servi took place in St Peter's. Sadly the parish had to say farewell lo Rev Sarah Bennett as she moved to Kettering to take up her first appointment. We celebrated the Queen's Jubilee and also offered our local communities the opportunity lo remember the late Queen after her death. Social events for the community. such as the Community Breakfast, Open Door, Strawberry Cream Tea and Skittles Night at St George's. Place of Welcome at Sl Martin's and St Peter's, Make Lunch at Sl Martin's and Aslan's Gang at St Peter's were all well-received. All churches have continued lo enjoy good relationships with l¢xal schools- St Peter's held Messy Church sessions for Oakhill School. School assemblies have been held in our local schools and St Peter's and St Martin's ran Holiday Clubs dunng August. A highlighl for St George's was the thirtieth anniversary celebration of the opening of the pre-school. The 'Sunbeams' toddler group has had a fruifful year, with numbers flourishing. Chrislrnas was celebrated in style in all the churches with a range of services and the placing of nativity gate-post and post box toppers. Thefe were Christingle ServIS held in the parish. Sl Peter's and St Martin's ran Alpha Courses during the year. and the Difference course during Lent. St George's enjoyed a profitable Leaders Awayday in January and a Pansh Weekend was held al St George's in November. All three church8s hold regular meétings for prayer and urgent prayers are circulated through eamail chains. Home Groups and small groups operate at Sl Peter's and St George's. St George's has also begun to offer a 'Re-Wilding' service which is open to the Deanery. 'Believe', an occasional gathering for young people in the Deanery. has also begun. All churches were also involved in the Shaping for MiSsn initiative as the Deanery sought to find a way forward together. As a parish we have been encouraged by the arrival of n8w worshippers in our churches. Together we look fornvard lo continuing to go deeper with God and to serve our congregations and commtjnities in his Name.
Parochial Church Council of Glascote and Ston stst6imeilL Oi FiiianGiai Activities For the ear ended 31st December 2022 INCOMING RESOURCES Unrestricted Funds R¢stri¢ted Funds Total Voluntary income Activities for generating fiJnds Income from investments Church activities Other income TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 126256.92 929.21 229.06 86683.15 42.40 126299.32 929.21 232.11 86683.15 0.00 45.45 214143.79 3.05 214098.34 RESOURCES EXPENDED Church activities Church Administration costs TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 180960.80 6950.13 187910.93 328.29 181289.09 6950.13 328.29 188239.22 NET INCOMING RESOURCES -R GAIN. c? L=SiEb 26187.41 -282.84 25904.57 v.00 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 26187.41 -282.84 25904.57 BALANCES BIFWD1.1.22 95186.06 31444.26 126630.32 BALANCE CIFWD 31.12.22 121373.47 31161.42 152534.
Parochial Church Council of Glascote and Ston Balance Sheet as at 31st December 2022 FIXED ASSETS 0.00 CURRENT ASSETS CBF Deposits Bank and Cash 10474.36 143841.48 154315.84 Debtors Total Current assets 2387.36 2387.36 156703.20 CURRENT LIAIBILITIES Creditors 4168.31 4168.31 NET ASSETS 152534.89 PARISH FUNDS 31161.42 Restricted 152534.89
Glascote and Ston del h Parochial Church Council Notss to the financial statement Forthe ear ended 31st December 2022 INCOMING RESOURCES Unrestrlcted Funds Restricted Funds Voluntary Income.. Planned giving: Gift Aid donations Tax recovered Other Collection Uncovenanted giving Grants 59780.00 18905.94 4487.50 20969.57 1122.90 20991.01 126256.92 59780.00 ' 18905.94 4529.90 20969.57 1122.90 20991.01 42.40 126299.32 42.40 Fund Raising events 929.21 929.21 Income from investments Interest 229.06 3.05 232.11 li Iconie froiii church aciivities. Hall lettings etc Ark Nursery Pre-school Fees Coffee Shop Other 53083.42 0.00 17917.30 9053.00 286.46 6342.97 86683.15 53083.42 0.00 17917.30 9053.00 286.46 6342.97 86683.15 Other Income 0.00 0.00 Total incoming reSoUrS 214098.34 45.45 214143.79
Glascote and Ston del h Parochial Church Council Notes to the Financial Statement continued For the ear ended 31st December 2022 RESOURCES EXPENDED Unrestrfcted Fuods Restiicted Funds Total Church activrties: Missionary and Charitable giving: Home Mission Overseas Mission Securlar Charities 4672.38 5221.91 4672.38 5221.91 0.00 9894.29 9894.29 Ministry.. Diocesan Parish Share Other ministry costs 66661.00 5815.20 66661.00 5815.20 Church running costs & maintenanc2 57236.38 57236.38 Other building costs 5087.90 328.29 5416.19 Clergy & Staff expenses 722.20 722.20 Coffee Shop Fees paid to Di¢xese Staff wages 0.00 3193.00 32350.83 0.00 32350.83 180960.80 328.29 181289.09 Church administration 6950.13 6950.13 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 187910.93 328.29 188239.22