PARISH OF KIRBY MUXLOE SAINT BARTHOLOMEW’S CHURCH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
Administrative information
The Parish of Kirby Muxloe is part of the Diocese of Leicester within the Church of England. The Parish Church of Saint Bartholomew is situated in Main Street, Kirby Muxloe. The correspondence address for the PCC is St Bartholomew’s Church Hall, Main Street, Kirby Muxloe LE9 2AH. The Parochial Church Council (PCC) is registered with the Charity Commission. Its charity number is 1132635.
The Church website is at www.stbartskm.org
PCC members who have served from 23[rd] May 2021 until the APCM on 22[nd] May 2022 are:
Team Rector (Chair): The Revd Gareth Hutchinson, Associate Minister: The Revd Rob Marsh
Representatives on the Deanery Synod
Janet Carpenter Sandra Hubner Hilary Wheeldon Charmaine Odlum (ex officio)
Parish Wardens: Charmaine Odlum
We are a group of ordinary people from diverse backgrounds who welcome others to join with us as we journey together as followers of Jesus Christ. We long for God’s Holy Spirit to transform our lives and communities in ways that show our faith and place God above all things. We express this by:
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Worshipping God in established and contemporary styles.
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Placing prayer at the centre of all we do.
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Enjoying life together.
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Serving our neighbours in the name of Christ.
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Encouraging and nurturing young and old in their knowledge and love of God.
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Studying, following and promoting the Bible’s message of hope for all people.
Elected Members:
Melvyn Cavanagh Andrew Crabtree Paul Eales Jean Evans Sandra Hubner Jan Kirkham Jeff Kirkham Paula Walton Emma Fletcher (to Jan 2022)
PCC Standing Committee: Rector: Revd Gareth Hutchinson Churchwarden: Charmaine Odlum Elected: Sandra Hubner Treasurer: Kevin Tansey
Safeguarding Officer: Charmaine Odlum
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Encouraging other people to discover Jesus Christ for themselves.
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Supporting the worldwide Church
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Structure, governance and management
The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. All church attenders are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC.
The Parish is in the Deanery of Sparkenhoe East, and since 2015 is part of the joint Benefice of Desford and Kirby Muxloe, within the ‘Ivanhoe’ Group Ministry which also includes the Benefice of Groby and Ratby.
One or two Churchwardens may be elected by the Annual Meeting of Parishioners. The PCC elects one of its lay members as Vice Chair. It also nominates its Treasurer, Secretary,
Electoral Roll Officer, Safeguarding Officer and Deputy Wardens are not necessarily members of the PCC. In 2021 Kevin Tansey was Treasurer; Paul Eales was Electoral Roll Officer and the Safeguarding Officer was Charmaine Odlum. Andrew Crabtree was responsible for Health & Safety.
The PCC regularly receives reports from its working groups including Pastoral Care; Social; Finance; Fabric; Hall management; Safeguarding, Mission and Worship.
The Standing Committee of the PCC consists of the Rector, Churchwarden(s), Secretary plus further co-options as required.
Objectives and activities
The primary object of the PCC is the promotion of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to the doctrines and practices of the Church of England.
Activities of the charity, in accordance with Church of England recommendations, are:
Regular public worship open to all. The provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation. Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and the bereaved. Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses, and small groups. Taking of religious assemblies in schools. The provision of a youth club with a Christian ethos. Promotion of Christianity through the staging of events and meetings, and the distribution of literature. Promoting the whole mission of the Church through provision of activities for senior citizens, parents and toddlers and other special need groups. Supporting other charities in the UK and overseas. Many of these activities were disrupted during the Covid-19 Pandemic, but they remain an important part of the church’s
identity and we hope to revive them where appropriate in 2022.
The PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the Rector in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. It also has maintenance responsibilities for the buildings of St Bartholomew’s Church, Kirby Muxloe (a Grade II* listed building) and its church hall.
The stipend of the Rector was paid by the Diocese of Leicester. The PCC is responsible to the Diocese for ensuring payment of financial contributions, the “Parish Gift”, expected to reflect the real costs of clergy posts, including housing, pension contributions and the costs of training clergy for the future. In addition, the PCC reimburses clergy expenses (including those of the non-stipendiary assistant minister) such as petrol etc. and disburses funds in payment for occasional offices according to the policy of the Church of England.
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Achievements and performance
Church attendance
At 31st December 2021 there were 91 people on the Church Electoral Roll, 15 of whom were not resident within the parish.
Licensed lay ministers in the parish include Reader Carolyn Winkless.
Sunday services were held each week. The regular worshipping community is around 67 people, but not all these attend each week and further people attend occasionally, especially at christenings.
The main Sunday services were held at 11.15am with a weekly midweek Holy Communion service on Tuesdays at 9am. On a fifth Sunday there was a benefice-wide Holy Communion at 10.30 a.m. in one of the benefice churches. An average of 10 people attended Holy Communion on Tuesday mornings.
During 2021 there were 11 funerals in St Bartholomew’s Church. In addition, members of the Ministry Team conducted a total of 6 funerals at other locations. There were 7 weddings and 9 baptisms in the Church.
Review of the year
The PCC met seven times during the year, in January, March, May, June, August, October, and November, with Standing Committee meeting in January.
We were fortunate at Christmas to be able to hold both physical ‘in church’ services including Carols, Christingle, Holy Communion, and so on.
We have continued regular assemblies in Kirby Muxloe Primary school, and were excited to welcome them into the church at Christmas for their annual years 6 Carol Services.
The Safeguarding Officer presented a report utilising a new format report introduced the previous year for annual Safeguarding reporting. The report was completed and accepted by the PCC for submission to the Diocese and will continue to be used in the future to measure progress in the management of Safeguarding.
The church is linked with CMS Mission Partners Ben and Katy Ray in Tanzania. The parish sent contributions to the Church Mission Society. Other charities supported through special collections included The Children’s Society.
In 2021 the following also took place:
- St Bartholomew’s Church was open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
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A monthly ‘Drop-in’ was held on Saturday mornings in the church hall. On Tuesday afternoons the rear rooms of the hall were used as a Tea Shop.
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House Groups met regularly for study and fellowship, including a Lent course with materials prepared by York Course. Mothers’ Union met monthly in the church hall. Other regular meetings included ‘Bellringing practice, ‘Solo’ne Rangers’ lunch group, Men’s lunch group and Prayer breakfast.
Paper issues of the church magazine, The Lantern , were produced and distributed by volunteer to around 500 households.
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St Bartholomews Church, Kirby Muxloe
Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31[st] December 2021 - INCOME/EXPENDITURE
| £'s | Unrestricted | Restricted | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income/(Outgoings) | 2021 | 2020 | ||||
| 2021 Net movement | (7,916.16) | 0.00 | (7,916.16) | (13,865.44) | ||
| Balances b/fwd at 01/01/2021 | 46,035.82 | 1,360.62 | 47,396.44 | |||
| Movement adjustment (2020 debtors/cre) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |||
| Movement adjustment (2022 debtors/cre) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |||
| Balancing figure | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |||
| Balances c/fwd at 31/12/2021 | 38,119.66 | 1,360.62 | 39,480.28 |
Income & Expenditure
| Income & Expenditure | |
|---|---|
| INCOME Ref |
Giving Projects 2021 2020 Unrestricted Restricted General |
| VOLUNTARY INCOME | |
| 1 Tax-efficient planned giving 2 Other planned giving 3 Collection at services 4 All other recurring giving 5 All other non-recurring giving 6 All tax recovered 7/8 Legacies/Grants received |
24,827.70 25,256.50 3,417.91 3,745.66 1,001.41 815.28 1,215.59 1,614.10 2,930.38 1,051.63 26.25 0.00 6,335.14 7,776.67 0.00 0.00 24,827.70 3,417.91 1,001.41 1,215.59 2,930.38 6,308.89 0.00 |
| ACTIVITIES FOR GENERATING FUNDS | |
| 9 Fund raising |
273.92 0.00 273.92 14,307.50 0.00 |
| INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS | |
| 10 Dividends, interest |
0.00 144.08 240.21 144.08 |
| CHURCH ACTIVITIES | |
| 11 Fees retained 12 Church & Hall lettings 13 Parish Office 14 Magazine |
6,267.00 1,974.25 4,917.66 4,443.25 0.00 0.00 2,405.75 3,278.80 6,267.00 4,917.66 0.00 2,405.75 |
| Diocesan Fees for Clergy | 4,458.00 2,669.00 4,458.00 |
| 15 Other income sources 5.84 356.04 TOTAL INCOME 300.17 0.00 58,200.38 67,528.89 EXPENDITURE Ref 2021 2020 5.84 57,900.21 |
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| FUNDRAISING COSTS | |
| 17 Fundraising costs |
0.00 0.00 0.00 |
| CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | |
| 18 Mission giving and donations |
300.17 300.17 627.50 0.00 |
| CHURCH ACTIVITIES | |
| 19 Parish share 20 Salaries* 21 Expenses, Training & Mission 22 Church running expenses 23 Church utility bills 24 Costs of trading |
35,000.00 34,500.00 3,845.44 4,704.57 1,331.64 1,443.43 5,706.76 5,711.33 2,905.47 3,245.47 3,639.15 19,385.54 35,000.00 3,845.44 1,331.64 5,706.76 2,905.47 3,639.15 |
| GOVERNANCE COSTS | |
| 25 Governance costs |
175.00 225.00 175.00 |
| Diocesan Fees for Clergy | 4,458.00 2,669.00 4,458.00 |
| MAJOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURE | |
| 26 Major repairs to the church 534.86 300.00 27 Major repairs to the hall 3,224.00 0.00 28 New Building / Capital expenditure 0.00 0.00 5,000.00 29 Magazine 4,800.00 3,200.00 28 Other 196.05 382.49 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 300.17 0.00 66,116.54 81,394.33 TOTAL NET MOVEMENT 0.00 0.00 (7,916.16) (13,865.44) 196.05 65,816.37 (7,916.16)* 4,800.00 534.86 3,224.00 0.00 |
The accounts have been independently examined by Margaret Palmer, 9 Hewitt Drive, Kirby Muxloe, Leicester, LE9 2EB on 2nd March 2022
Signed:
Treasurer (Dr. Kevin Tansey)
Date:
17th March 2022
St Bartholomews Church, Kirby Muxloe
Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31[st] December 2021 - BALANCE SHEET
STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES at 31st December 2021
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ACCUMULATED FUNDS general restricted total
Balance at 01/01/21 49,466.19 (2,069.75) 47,396.44
Surplus/deficit for year (7,916.16) 0.00 (7,916.16) Check
Balance at 31/12/21 totals 41,550.03 (2,069.75) 39,480.28 39,480.28
MONETARY ASSETS general restricted total
Santander current 12,486.40 0.00 12,486.40
Cash 0.00 0.00 0.00
CBF Deposit Fund 25,592.07 1,401.81 26,993.88 Check
Sub-total 38,078.47 1,401.81 39,480.28 39,480.28
Debtors at 01/01/22 0.00 0.00
Creditors at 01/01/22 0.00 0.00
After debtor/creditor movement totals 38,078.47 1,401.81 39,480.28 39,480.28
Statement of funds
Cash Cash at 1/1/21 0.00
Cash at 31/12/21 0.00
Santander current
Balance at 1/1/21 10,720.71
many transactions
Balance at 31/12/21 12,486.40
CBF deposit LDBoF Fabric Fund
Balance at 1/1/21 25,449.84 Balance at 1/1/21 1,401.07
interest 142.23 interest 0.74
Transfers in 2021 0.00 Transfers in 2021 0.00
Balance at 31/12/21 25,592.07 Balance at 31/12/21 1,401.81
Bank Balance at 31/12/21 6,856.31
Outstanding cheques
at 31/12/21 (684.70)
Outstanding credits
at 31/12/21 6,314.79
RESTRICTED funds total 1,401.81
UNRESTRICTED funds total 38,078.47
Carry forward bank balance all outstanding paid 12,486.40
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Margaret Palmer, 9 Hewitt Drive, Kirby Muxloe, Leicester, LE9 2EB on 2nd March 2022
The accounts have been independently examined by
Signed: Treasurer (Dr. Kevin Tansey)
17th March 2022
Date:
Margaret Palmer
9 Hewitt Drive Kirby Muxloe
Leicester
LE9 2EB
St Bartholomew's Kirby Muxloe PCC
C/o Church Hall
Kirby Muxloe
Leicester
LE9 2EB 2[nd] March 2022
Dear Kevin Tansey
I have independently examined the records for St Bartholomew's Church, checking the data for debtor's and creditor's has been correctly entered onto the spreadsheet for 2021. The bank account has been reconciled, showing the correct opening and closing balances for the year 2021.
A full audit has not been undertaken.
On checking the accounts to the 2021 spreadsheet, the following items were identified as having discrepancies or paper work missing:
| Date | Amount | Identifier | Description |
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| 29.1.21 | 232.42 | 422441 | - Overpayment of 60p due to incorrect figure in total payable. |
| 30.4.21 | 218.85 | 422466 | - No receipt for 2 garden waste bin stickers £75.80. |
| 18.5.21 | 46.00 | Bank Transfer | - No paperwork for this income. |
| 15.6.21 | 40.00 | Bank Transfer | Lantern Subs (No Receipt) - No paperwork for this income. |
| 17.6.21 | 15.00 | Direct Debit | EOn Church Hall Gas - No paperwork for this payment. |
| 6.7.21 | 70.00 | Bank Transfer | Lanterns Subs from - No paperwork for this income. |
| 21.7.21 | 25.00 | Bank Transfer | Hall Hire - No paperwork for this income. |
| 10.7.21 | 45.00 | 422518 | Funeral Verger - No amount recorded on the claim |
| form. Also incorrect cheque number on this paperwork 2618 recorded not 2518. |
| 7.9.21 | 254.66 | 422532 | £1.35 overpaid on claim. Note to say to deduct and adjust on next claim but no evidence this has been actioned. |
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| 13.12.21 | 30.00 | Bank Transfer | Lantern Ad ( ) - No paperwork for this expenditure. KT: Income not Expenditure |
| 17.12.21 | 119.00 | Direct Debit | eOn Church Hall Gas - No paperwork for this expenditure. |
Notes:
It is important that expense claims are checked before payment is made, to ensure all receipts have been received for each purchase. All calculations and totals should also checked to ensure they are agreed to the claim amount.
Closing Balances for 2021
Creditors
| Creditors | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Name | Amount | Number | |
| 27.10.21 | AA Pat Testing | 70.03 | Cheque | 222300 |
| 14.12.21 | BoR | 2.50 | Cheque | 222311 |
| 16.12.21 | FW Burns & Son Organ Tune | 132.00 | Cheque | 222318 |
| 10.1.22 | Spot On (Leicester) Ltd Hall Cleaning | 180.00 | Cheque | 222551 |
| 15.1.22 | The Children's Society Christingle | 146.92 | Cheque | 222552 |
| 15.1.22 | CMS Christmas Collection | 153.25 | Cheque | 222555 |
| TOTAL | 684.70 |
Debtors
| Debtors | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date | Description | Amount |
| 17.1.22 | Zumba Hall Hire (11-12/21) | 80.50 |
| 18.1.22 | HMRC Gift Aid Payment | 6234.29 |
| TOTAL | 6314.79 |
Yours sincerely
Margaret Palmer