The Parochial Church Council of the ecclesiastical
tist Harborne
arish of St John the
ST JOHN'S CHLIRCH HARBORNE BIRMINGHAM
2020
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TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENt)ED
31ST DECEMBER 2020
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Number 1132862
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St John's Church, Harborne, Birmingham
The Parochial Church Council of the ecclesiastical
tist Harborne
arish of St John the
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020
CONTENTS
Page
Truslees, Report
Independent Examiner's Report
12
Statemeni of Financial Activities
13-14
Balance Sheet
15-16
Statemenl of Cash Flows
17
Notes to the Accounts
18-27

St John's Church, Harborne, Birmingham
TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020
The Parochial Church CoLJncil (PCC) of the ecclesiastical parish of St John the Baptist,
Harbome is pleased to present its report and financial statements for the year ended 31,
Decerllber 2020. The PCC are the trustees of ihe registered charity.
Objectives and Activities
The purpose of tlie Charity as slated in the governing documents is to co-operate with the
incumbent in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the church,
pastoral, evangelistic and ecutnenical and to provide public benefit through the provision of
free regular publi¢ worship open to all. Additionally. beyond Harborne to the general public
(as Stated in our charitable framework) through grants and gifts to the wider mission of the
hurch to reach all people in this country and overseas.
How our activities deliver public benefit and who has benefitted
The restrictions from Covid 19 have changed significantly the way in which the Church has
been able to operate since March 2020 and the loss of alternative facilities and the size of
the Church family has meant that even when restriclions were eased we have beeii unable
to meet. However Sunday services. prayer meetings: youth and Children's ministry have all
been available online. Volunteers have worked to support those people who are not able to
access online services and weekly reflectionslthoughts have been distributed to all of those
we know of who have need of that support.
For the first 2 months of the year the main gathering point of the church occurred through
Suiiday services which due to the building work at the Church site were held al Lordswood
School and then due to the restrictions the services moved online in March. This provided
public benefit with free access to services along with all other activities which are open to all
who wish to attend.
In 2020 St John's had a worshipping community including children of approximately 580
(based on the average Sunday attendances October 2019 to March 2020). There has been
very little movement in those involved in the Church during the remainder of the year. In
addition to this, activities are undertaken throughout the week. These build on the church
values and these activities would not take place without significant contribution from
volunteers. Until MarGh it is estimated that the equivalent of up to 500 members were
involved in different roles on Sundays and throughout the week to ensure that the church
was able to fulfil its purpose and run all the planned activities. Since March that number has
reduced to less than 300 due to the restrictions as we have not been able to undertake our
normal activities.
The weekly activities are varied and cover a whole range of different areas. The following
provides a brief sumniary of some of the things that took place during 2020 showing in
italics the impact of the restriclions on the activities of the charity with some thing5 moving
online and others being put on hold.
1. Vvorship team and other music811singing activities often in support of Sunday
services.
Moved onlii?e from March 2020

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2. PowerhoLise - prayer, worship and reflective times - Moved online from March 2020
3. DiscipleshiplHome Groupstralk logether
a number of small groijps meeting
together regularly for fellowship, prayer and bible study. Moved online fi'om March
2020
4. Alph8 courses and breakfast events - these help people to understand the Christian
faith. On Hold and Al ha course startin
onliiie in Janua
2021
5. Working with toddlers, children, young people, uniformed groups and students.
either redLiced acÈivit
online or oi? hold
Young People face-to-face provision for young people has taken place throughout
the year, as and when restrictions have allowed and in strict compliance with
government Covid policy
6. Crossway- Two main areas of activity-
8. 1. Supporting older people and those from the community seeking help
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and activities hel
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b. 2. Providing help to those in debt and needing support. Has been on hold but
movin
onliiie fmm Januai
2021
7. Healing on the Streets
a team from the Church praying for healing for local people
on Harborne High Street.
on hold
8. City Pastors
people working with the team in the main pub and club area of the
City Centie on a Fridaylsaturday night. on hold
9. Prayer minislries aiid groups meetiiig together for prayer on a regular basis. Moved
onliiie from Arfarch 2020
10.Marriage Course - support for couples -
Moved online from Mai"Gh 2020
All of these activities are dependent on the volunteers who lead and give of their time to
enable all areas of the Church to function. Whilst we employ full time staff and we have 2
clergy appointed to the Church plus a fuither person who is licensed to the Parish we would
not be able to function in the way we do without the iripLSt of all the volunteers. The scale of
the work of the charity is greatly enhanced by the input of all the members of the Church.
The PCC and staff regularly review the activities of the church looking at the success of
each key activity, assessing the benefiLS to those attending and planning future activities
accordingly. The success criterion is asking does this activity help, support, encourage and
build up people in their lives and faith. We have referred to the guidance contained in the
Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aims and
objectives and in planning future activities.
The ongoing and longer term ainis ot the cnarity are to reach more people with the Gospel
of Jesus and to build on what we already have in place across all the areas of miiiistry.
Building for Mission
The major event during 2020 was to continue the work to redevelop the main Church site
demolishing the main hall and kitchen refurbishing the remainder of the building and
constrLtcting a new 2 storey extension providing new halls. kitchen. circulaling space and
meeting rooms.

St John's Church. Harborne, Birmingham
The contractor A M Griffiths has been able to work during most of the year with the
exception of about 6 weeks during April/May when Covid restrictions affected the
supply chain and on-site activity had to be put on hold. Due to this and other Covid
related delays the planned completion date of September 2020 has been put back to
late January 2021.
Structure, Governance and Management- Goveming Document
St John's Church, Harborne (St John's) is governed by approved documents issued
by the Church of England., the Parochial Church Council (Powers) Measure 1956 as
amended and the Church Representation Rules (contained in Schedule 3 to the
Synodical Government Measure 1969 as amended). The PCC was registered with
the Charity Commission on 21 November 2009.
Rècruitment and Appolntment of PCC
The PCC is elected from those members of the congregation who have been on the
electoral Roll at least 6 months at the time of the Annual Parochial Church Meeting
(APCM). In addition, members of the congregation on the electoral role of the parish
and serving on the Deanery. Diocesan or General Synods together with the Clergy
li￿nSed to the parish, are members of the PCC. The timing of the APCM in 2020
was delayed until October 2020 due to Covid 19 in accordance with the guidance
from the Church of England.
PCC Induction and Training
Upon joining the PCC, new members recetve an induction pack which includes the
Charity Commission publication "The Essential Trustee" a copy of the financial
budget for the current year, the prior year accounts and a copy of the minutes of the
most recent meeting. A verbal presentation is then given by the PCC treasurer with
the Chair briefing new members on any current topics.
Oryanisational Structur•
The PCC meets up to 6 times per annum with an agenda circulated to PCC
members in advance of each meeting and wrth supporting documents on many of
the agenda items. Members of the Standing Committee include the Vicar, Associate
Vicar, Associate Vicar Emeritus. Church Wardens, Treasurer, PCC Vice-chair and
the PCC Secretary.
The Church Wardens are members of PCC and inter alia form a direct link be￿een
the Bishop and the parish. They see that the PCC carries out tts responsibilities for
the care, maintenance and insurance of the church, its contents grounds and other
buildings owned by the PCC. They also arrange to inspect the fabric of the church's
premises at appropriate intervals and report to the annual parochial church meeting.
The PCC employed 12 members of staff at 31, December some who lead various
ministries and others who provide support to the overall life of the Church. This is in
addition to the Vicar and Associate Vicar who are employed by the Diocese of
Birmingham on behalf of the Church of England, a further person licensed to the
Parish plus 2 volunteer roles a community pastor and a small group pastor. An Intern
also worked with the Church up until August 2020.

St John's Church, Harborne, Bifmingham
The employed people spltt across the activities are as follows:
Operations Manager 1, Support for Older People 1. Worship 1, Youth, Children's &
Toddlers Ministrles 3, Communications & secretarial 4 and Support 2
Parochial Church Council {PCC)
Members of the PCC who are also trustees for the purposes of Charity Law and who
served during the year and up to the date of the report are set out below:
Helen Baines
Cassandra Beeson
Leonard Browne
Sue Clegg
Adrian Collings
Ben Collins
Michael Down
Ruth Downing
Laura Gilead
Fiona Gregson
David Harvey
Stella Jennings
Rezi Kardellemaj
Kathy Lee-cole
Richard Lovell
James Reed
Janet Ryland
Secretary
Jonathan Tattersall Clergy
James Whitehouse Deanery Synod
Chair, Clergy
until October 2020
from October 2020
Deanery Synod
Vice-chair
Deanery Synod
Warden
from October 2020
Clergy
Treasurer
Deanery Synod
Deanery Synod
until October 2020, Diocesan Synod
until October 2020
Warden
Key Management Personnel
The key management personnel of the charity are the Vicar Revd L Browne and
Associate Vicar Revd J Tattersall sUPPOrted by the Operations Manager Mr S Foster.
Church wardens DR R Lovell and Mrs R Downing and all the trustees of the charity.
Pay & Remuneration of Key Management Personnel and Employees
The pay of the vicar and associate vicar is set and paid by the Binningham Di0￿Se
of the Church of England. Additionally, the vicar has the benefrt of the Diocesan
owned vicarage and the associate vicar has a house provided by the PCC for which
the Diocese make a monthly contribution towards the running costs. The role of
Churchwarden is voluntary and no payment is made for that appointment. The pay
scales of all employees are set against a matrix of the different roles which has been
benchmarked and is kept regularly up to date. The employees pay is reviewed
annually by the trustees and a cost of living rise applied as appropriate.

St John's Church, Harborne. Birmingham
Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
The staging date for the Church was in February 2016 and we implemented an auto
enrolment scheme for all eligible employed staff within the required timescale. The PCC
joined the scheme operated by the Bimiingham Diocese for the Payroll Bureau it runs and
the provider is Friends Life which is now owned by Aviva. Employer contributions - The
PCC are contributing 30/0 in line with the regulations.
Risk Management and Safeguarding
A risk ￿gIster is in place covering the major activities of Church life. A full review of
safeguarding has taken place this year and we have 2 safeguarding officers in place
supported by a member of slaff. All appropriate policies are in place ensuring the
safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and regular checks are undertaken on those
involved with leadership in the Church and all complete the necessary training.
Fundraising
During the last 2 years all of our committed giving has come from members of the Church
and legacies from former members. The Church does not hold any public appeals forfunds.
Within the Church there is usually a financial appeal each year in the autumn. We have not
been subject to any undertaking to be bound by a voluntary standard as that does not apply
and there are no activities lo monitor. The intemal financial appeal is to the whole Church
with letters to the congregation but no individuals are followed up in any way and no
pressure is applied lo individuals to contribute and so any vulnerable people are protected.
Additionally. there have been special appeals to the Church for Ihe Building for Mission
project. The details of individual donations are only known by the Gift Aid Secretary and the
Hon Treasurer with the Irustees and staff only being given summary reports of income.
As part of the Building for Mission project the trustees engaged the services of Wootton
George fundraising consultsnts to advise and support the Church in the process of applying
for grants from Charitable Trusts for our capital project. The engagement was for a limited
period during 2019 for an agreed sum of £6,000 plus VAT. The outcome during 2019 was
the receipl of 2 grants totalling £83,500 and a further grant of £10,000 in 2020. The ChurGh
does not use any other professional fundraisers.
FinanGial Review for 2020 and 2019
The principal funding for St John's comes from giving by church members and the main
financial highlights for the year are set out below.
2020 - General Fund - Income and Expenditure (k= £OOOs)
The original General Fund budget for 2020 estimaled a deficit of £77k but after the trustees
had reviewed the situation following the outbreak of Covid 19 a revised forecast for the year
was completed showing a breakeven position. Actions were taken to restrict expenditure
and income was monitored on a monthly basis to ensure that the Church remained on track
to achieve this position. The actual results show a surplus of £86k a positive variance of
£163k compared to budget and £86K better than the first re forecast.

St John's Church, Harbome, Bimiingham
This was due to 4 main factors:
1. reduced costs following actions taken by the trustees to restrict expenditure - £51 K
2. savings due to Covid 19 and not being able to physically meet- £42K
3. increased donations particularly towards the end of the year - £30K
4. unexpected legacy- £40K
Donations plus gift aid showed an increase of £40K compared to 2019 at £755K plus an
unexpected legacy of £40K, whilst costs were £142k lower than in 2019 due to less spend
on 2 Milford Copse £78K and savings as indicated above £64K.
Charitable income showed a reduction of £24K to £7K which reflects the loss of income
from toddlers, children and youth ministries due to the restrictions and not being able to
meet and lake the older groups on trips away.
2019 - General Fund - Income and Expenditure (k = £OOOs)
The General Fund budget for 2019 estimated a deficit of £106k and the actual results
showed a deficit (before transfers and gains) of £88k a positive variance of £18k compared
to budget. The trustees decided to refurbish a house for the associate vicar and use
existing funds which cost £78k. Therefore exduding this one off cost the general fund had a
small deficit on normal running costs ofjust under £10k.
Donations plus gift aid were flat compared to 2018 at £715K plus an unexpected legacy of
£25.5K. whilst costs were £9k lower than in 2018 partly due to a reduction in the common
fund.
2020 - Restricted Funds (Note 13 Church Funds}
Building -The grant money received during Ihe year of £10.000 and money from special
events was trealed as restricted and the costs equalled the income at £11,507 leaving a
zero balance to cary forward.
Resurrection Church - The financial support for the Church in Beirut was £57,975.
Worship Fund - A total of £17,916 was received from the New English Orchestra which
ceased to operate as a charity and donated its remaining funds to St John's.
2019 - Restricted Funds (Note 13 Church Funds}
Building- The grant money received during the year of £83,500 and money from special
events was treated as restricted and the costs equalled the income at £105.834 leaving a
zero balance to carry forward.

st John's Church, Harborne, Birmingham
Resurrectlon Church- The financial support for the Church in Beirut was £25.506.
2020 - Designated Funds (Note 13 Church Funds)
Housing Fund- The current 3 properties are all included at fair value of £879K which is
unchanged from the position at the end of 2019. The trustees believe that this is a fair
reflection of the income that would be derived from any sale.
Building- The current balance of £761k includes income accruals of £63K and represents
the remaining money held by the trustees after paying for all the buildinglrefurbishment
costs over the last 18 months. The income from donations shows a negative in year figure
of £54K. This is due to pledged income that was accrued in 2019 which is now unlikely to
be re￿iVed so the acGrual has been adjusted accordingly. The remaining contractual
commitment is shown at note 14b of these accounts and is £485K in 2021 and £85K in
2022.
2019- Designated Funds
The housing fund increased by £75,664 to £879,000 followng the revaluation of the
properties with both properties being used for charitable purposes valued at fair value.
The building for Mission fund has continued to receive gifts from the congregation towards
the Cost of the project and the income in the year was £1,652,804 with in year costs of
£475,934, this left a balance to carry forward lo 2020 of £3,466,796. The income includes
an accrual of £431,436 for all the pledged income and gift aid from Ihe congregation that is
due to be received in the future.
2020 - Contingent Asset - A legacy has been left to the Church which being 50Q/o of the
residual value of the estate is not yet quantifiable with any certainty. It is expected that the
income will be known during 2021 and induded in those accounts.
Reserves Policy
The policy of the PCC is to distribule its reserves in accordance with mission of the Church
of England while ensuring that there are sufficient funds to cover cash flow requirements
relating to committed expenditure.
At the end of 2020, the PCC held a total fund of £1,947k.
General Fund There was a positive balance on the general fund of £289k (£203k 2019)
against a policy reserve requirement of holding no less than £125k and in fixed assets in
the designated propety housing fund £879k.
The policy of holding no less than £125K ha5 been based on the need to have sufficient in
hand to pay salaries and cover other commitments for a minimum of 3 Tnonths. There is an
opportunity to borrow against the properties owned by the PCC at 2 Milford Copse & 77-79
Vivian Road and in extreme circumstances this could be called upon. Almost all the
charitable income comes from the members of the Church and so any reduction is
immediately apparent and steps can be taken to either increase income or reduce costs as
appropriate. The PCC therefore consider the currenl target of £125K is entirely appropriate.

St John's Church, Harborne, Blrmlngham
Designated Fund Building for Mission
The balan￿ carried fO￿ard of £761k is to cover
the costs of the project and there is no plan to keep any rese￿e$ once the overall project
has been completed.
Global Partner Support and grant making policy
The purpose of Global Partner Support (GPS) is to resource mission to extend Jesus.
Kingdom outside Harborne ( resourcing mission to reaGh the world? and is part of the whole
mission of the Church.
The objectives of GPS are:
To provoke interest in local and global mission.
To contribute to equipping members of St John's mission.
To support and nurture people as together we seek to discem God's calling on their
lives.
To develop, maintain and apply appropriate policies for the selection and support of
candidates, projects and agencie5.
To support our GPS partners.
To coordinate prayer for our GPS partners.
To manage St John's financial investment in Mission through GPS.
GPS is an executive body working under the direction of the PCC. Their financial role is to
distribute the budget allocated to the GPS in accordan￿ with agreed guidelines and within
a framework presented lo and approved by the PCC. Typically the monies are used to
support mission at home and overseas through grants made to individuals and
organisations that normally have some association with St John's. In addition, the GPS
teams bring this missionary work to life within the congregation through arranging vocation
days. prayer and contributing to services focused on mission and the missionary links that
are supported.
Plans for future periods
The PCC has agreed a budget for the General Fund for 2021 which shows a surplus of
£12k. The current plans for the future ministry of St John's are affordable and the bank
balan￿ will not be allowed to fall below £125k. Cash flow will continue to be monitored and
action taken as required ensuring the financial wellbeing of the Church.
We will be taking back Ihe refurbished and enlarged building from the Contracto￿ and
deciding how we reach out lo the comtnunity around us and continue to grow the outward
focus of the Church. There are many activities which God has blessed at St John's over the
years. Some have continued in different form5 during the pandemic restrictions whilst
others have been suspended and may be resumed in due time", it may be right for others to
be replaced by something entirely new. We are seeking the Holy Spirit's guidance to
discover how our existing ministries will develop in the new building and his enabling to
reach out to the community in new ways without losing old connectsons and what we have
learned durtng the pasl months. We also need to hear God's call to pray for labourers to be
sent to the harvest especially where some supporters are no longer able to serve in the
ministries which will continue and expand.

St John's Church, Harborne, Birmingham
The rebuilding of the physical premises was all part of the 5 year plan and the trustees are
also fo¢ussing on the other actions we have been pursuing as follows:
. A church community which has seen many people come to faith through a renewed
concem for the lost. and confidence in the transforming power of the gospel, primarily
through growing authentic relationships
A renewed ministy to Toddlers, to Older People and to Young Adults - including students
(and in particular Intemational students), to World Mission, and to those on the margins
. A training and resource church which equips our Members (and Christians in the wider
area) for life and rninistry (intem training I courses on.. biblical and theological studies I
reLotionships I work Imoney I leadership I gifting and ministry I growth toward maturity etc)
and which offers more bridge building resources to the community (parenting. marriage,
wellbeing, fitness courses etc.)
. A church which has implemented new ministry ventures (e.g. to the homeless. to
refugees; to prisoners) with other churches of like mind to live out our commitment to unity
. A church which has established at least one new missional community and is prayerfully
seeking the opportunity and timing to do so again. Discussions are currently taking place
with the Diocese of Bimiingham on how and when the first plant may take place.
. A church which has faithfully lived out our desire to "have a heart for God, for our Glty,
and for the natlons"
In summary:
Build our cornmunity
Be more outward looking
Win more people for Christ
Be a resourcing and training church
Have a welcoming presence on the High Street
A new Church plant
Golng Concern & Future Uncertainties
1 Covid-19 - The trustees are carefully monitoring the current situation and the ongoing
impact on the life of the Church and the financial implications. Income is being monitored
closely although in 2020 we have seen an increase in donations to the Church and the
budget for 2021 shows a small surplus of £12k. The net current assets of £289K in Ihe
general fund at the year-end gives the trustees the confidence and ability to cope with some
loss of income in the coming months whilst being able to maintain the charity as a going
concern. The position on the buildinglrefurbishment element of Building for Mission is that
we are able to meet all expected costs.
2. Other - The trustees are satisfied that St John's has adequate resources to continue to
operate as a going concern for the foreseeable future and have prepared the financial
slatements on that basis. The trustees are not aware of any material uncertainties that will
affect the charity's ability to continue.

St John's Church, Harborne, Birniingham
The progress of the building and the associated costs is reviewed monthly and there are
sufficient contingencies built in to the estimated costs to cover unforeseen expenditure.
Monthly monitoring of income levels is in place to ensure that any reduction is identified and
steps 8re taken to correct any shortfall.
Reference and Administrative Information
Charity Name
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical
Parish of St John the Baptist. Harbome {St John's
Church, Harbome)
Charity Registration Number
1132862
Principal offi￿ and Registered Address St John's Church
High Street, Harborne
Bimiingham, B17 9PT
Solicitors
Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP
134 Edmund Street
Birmingham
B3 2ES
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Bankers
Lloyds Bank PLC
142 Edgbaston Parf( Road
Birmingham
8152TY
Inde
endent Examiners
MHA Macintyre Hudson
Rutland House
148 Edmund Street
Bimiingham, 83 2FD
Seconda
Bankers". CAF Bank LTD, 25 Kings Hill Avenue, West Malling, Kent ME19 4JQ
Trustees. (PCC) responsibilities statement
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Annual Report and the financial
statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards
(United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the tTUStees to prepare financial
statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the stste of affairs of
the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that
period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently-
obSe￿e the methods and principles in the Charities SORP 2015 (FRS 1021:
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
state whelher applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to
any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements-
prepare the finanGial statements on the going concem basis unless it is
inappropriate to presume that Ihe charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with
reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to
ensure that the financial statements comply wFth the Charities Act 2011, the Charities
(Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are
also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Gharity and henGe for taking reasonable
steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
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St John's Church, Harborne, Birnilngham
The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the charity and financial
infomiation included on the charity's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing
the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other
jurisdictions.
Independent Examination
The PCC consider that for the year ended 31 December 2020 the Charity was entitled to
exemption from a full statutory audit on the basis that income was below the threshold of
£1m. The PCC have appointed Helen Blundell of MHA Macintyre Hudson as Independent
Examiner.
Independent ExaminerslAuditors for 2021
MHA Macintyre Hudson has also expressed their willingness to continue in Offi￿ and will
be proposed for re-appointment at the Annual Parish Church Meeting in April 2021.
Approved by the PCC on 29th March 2021 and signed on its behalf by..
Revd Leonard Browne,
Vicar
PCC Chairman
Mr David Harvey
PCC Treasurer

St John's Church, Harborne, Bimiingham
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS, REPORT TO THE
MEMBERS OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST JOHN'S CHURCH
HARBORNE
I report to the charity trustees on my exarnination of the accounts of the charity for the year
ended 31 December 2020 which are set out on pages 16 to 30.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in
accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act,).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145
of the Act and in carying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions
given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examinerfs statement
I confimi that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am member of the
Institute of Chartered Accountant in England and Wales.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my
attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material
respect:
accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of
the Act., or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records
3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and
content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008
other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view, which is not a
matter Gonsidered as part of an independent examination.
Signed."
Name.. Helen Blundell LLB FCA FCIE DChA
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
LLP." MHA Maclntyre Hudson
Address..
Rutland House
148 Edmund Street
Birmingham B3 2FD
Date: 12 April 2021
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ST JOHF4'S CHURCH, HARBORPIE. gIRMIPIGHAIA
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEM8ER 2020
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87.398
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5.732
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89.482
740,454
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3.470,985
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69,A82
740.454
2,861,048
3,47D.985
Not in¢orDellexpeDditsrvl ￿lOre ftvalvati¢JTr
77.916
12,705.7161
12.fO2.1961
Nei gainsnosses on leva1￿lIOn al invesiments
10
N81 iDctyY*llexpendilure
TraThsfgts
Olher recogni￿ gainslQo85esl
Gainsl{1055esl on revalu3bon offixed assets
Otherg&insl{105Se5)
17,916
85.605
{2.705.T161
I2,602.1￿)
Nel Pknernenl In lund9
17,916
85.605
12.705.7161
12.602.196)
Reconclliation of funds
Total Funds brought
203.431
4.345.796
4,549,227
Toial fJJt¢d8 tarried l*>war
289 035
1640 080
1947 031
The noies on p3ues 18 TD27fomi part oflhe5e accomts. The￿ thtre no recoonised oèlns and los￿ for 2020
otherlhan Ihose induded in Ihe Slalemenl ol FinatFcval Aclwilre5.
All inctynE and exp¢ndilve r4aie$ i¢ tontinuino operatioDF.

STJObV5 CHURCH, MARBORNE. BIRMINGHAM
lAtt￿lti￿s
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020
31st Do¢ornber2019
funds
u￿￿trIctert
General
Fund
tse$lgrta*d
Fund
funds
019
and *ndowmÈttts from..
Note
t10nali￿$ and lega¢ias
Cha￿table acbvibes
Invgsimèr>lS
Other
131.340
7KJ.626
30.732
1.633.7&4
2.528,701
30,732
19.070
19.070
Ttstsi inojrmtr
131.340
7x358
1ts52.805
2.578.503
rtdlture on..
Rav6ing f&ft¢$
7.200
?.482.195
124.140
882.121
475.934
Other
Toial e%pndilurt
882,121
475,934
1.489.395
Net Iticomellexpend41ur21 belore ￿aluatIon
187,7631
1.176,871
1,089.10B
motg*ins¢to$￿on ￿v81￿allOn ol Invesiments
IG
75.664
75.664
Net1nconW[expEnthl￿re}
Trnnslers b8lMEBn funds
¢)Iher gain51llossesl
Gainslllossesl on revaluabon ol fixed asse15
CAherganslPosses)
187.7631
1,252,535
1.7￿.7?5
Nplmtyvemfjnt ￿fvnds
18T,7631
1252.535
1.164.773
Reconcdiatlon of fund3
Toia1 Funds bffjuohl
291.194
3.093,261
3.3S4.4S5
Tolaltsnds Carr￿d forw*d
203
27
The ndes oft pages 18 1027 fom pari of Iheseaccounls. There ￿*￿e no ieccgnised gains and105Sa5 for 2020
olh8rlhan those included in Slalefflenl ol Ftnancia Activilies.
Ail intotne 4rtd &xpendiiJr¢ relates ￿ continuiry oper8tkin$.
Galn5 11055P5 on reVd￿li0￿ ol iTwesltnpnis T01ate$ to Housing Fun
l*

ST JOHN% CHLIRCH, HARBORNE, BIRMINGHAM
AC¢IXIP4TS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2QZ
Restrl
hJndB
31$tDweThbeY2020
Note
Unrestr5Ctpd fund5
Total
fund5
202
Gen&￿[
f￿nd
Dt$19nated
Fund
Flxtd As5¥ts'.
TattgibleAssei$
Investment Prwbes
10
10
700.000
179.000
700.000
179.000
Total fixed assets
879.000
879.ODD
CuT¥entAssets
Oèbts
1nvssl￿eftts (Short letm dep05ill
Cash 81 b8nk aThJ in hand
Toial curreniAssets
120
68.043
66.382
194,525
234.190
302,23J
1 082 8S9
Y,149,221
f 336 270
1.470.795
19.341
Lr8bilitieA
erèdiiws.. AmowNS tsII¥)g
duemthin oneyear
Creditors and accrue(I clwges
Loans repayable thin on8 year
12
11.d251
[327.2621
149.0791
1341.8851
149,0791
Net Current AsseLS
17.916
289,035
772.880
1.079.831
Ctrditors.- AThiburts fallinp
dueafter one year
Loans repayable alterone year
111.80DI
Total Assets kss LlabililiAS
1140 080
1947 031
The furK15 of Ihecharlty
ETth¥vmenl
Resknelert Imds
Unrestn¢ied fw
Desiwats
13
13
13
17.916
17.916
289.035
1.64Q.Q80
289.035
1.640,080
Total fwts
1.10,13
17.916
289.035
1.640.080
t.947.￿1
Totsi ftsnd5
1 947 031
AprK0v￿ by the PCC on 29th March 2021 and on Its behalf by.
Chatrman." R•vd Leonwd 8tts

8T JOHP¥S CHURCM. HAR80R14E, BIRMIIIGHAM
ACCOL¢NTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020
Balallce Sheot
31stD4¢*mt￿ 2019
Note
Re5tr1cted
fricted f
Total
Gereral
F￿nd
tkygnaled
Fund
201è
Flxed Assets.-
TanyibleAsws
Invesiment *opertits
io
FOO.000
119.000
700.000
t79.000
To*al fixed as5e15
879.000
879,OOD
Curr*ntAssets
Dèbknrs
InVeStrn￿lS ISh(¥t iemt depos￿)
Cash ai bank af¥J in
Yolal currer¥tassets
1.222
56.882
45f.922
2,521,579
509.825
2,521,579
727 920
3.759.324
171 123
227.805
6.499
3.52S.020
Liwbi1itSp
CrèditalA.' Amothts falllny
duè or* year
CrediloT5 and acGfLEBd charg&$
LoaD5 fypay8blevthhin one ye¥r
12
16.4991
124,3751
(8.3MI
138.0791
1392181
138,0791
NelCurrenlA5se15
203.430
3.478.59Y
3,682.Q27
Cv*ditOrs.' Amouilty 18111ny
ttuq 4ftgrono ye•r
Loans repa￿bIe2fter Dneyear
111.8001
111.4001
Toial As$ef$ 198$ c￿rrOnr Llabll
13
The funds olthfy eharmy
Resincied inwma lunds
Unrestrfcled
D&signat2d
203,431
4.34s.r96
4.549.227
T*)lal fu4
4 549 227
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t5￿93*
IW2.1*1
1AW11ll
i&wi
119m
3?6J
I.ST67TU
2.EZI.b79
I￿3F
2521579
12.521.5T*
3.453
127.920
Z5ZIJ7
356.3
{J4or9)
15
1433
TE￿1
17

ST JOHN'S CHURCH, HARBORNE, BIRMINGHAM
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 202
Note 1: A¢countift
oliGies for the
ear ended 31st December 2020
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Accounting and
Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities
preparing their accounts in accordance wilh the Financial Reporting Standard (FRS)
FRS 102 applicable from 1 January 2015 and current Church Accounting
Regulations.
The financial statements have been prepared on a going con￿rn basis under the
historical cost convention, modified to include certain items at fair value. The
financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the
charity and rounded to the nearest £.
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS102 and is registered
as a charity in England and Wales. Its principal office is St John's Church, High
Street. Harbome, Bimiingham, B17 9PT.
The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial
statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all
years presented unless otherwise stated.
(a) Funds
Unrestricted funds
Represent general fijnds which can be used for PCC ordinary purposes. Funds
designated for a p8rticular purpose by the PCC are also unrestricted.
Restricted fiinds
Represent."
(a) Income from trusts or endowments which may be expended only on those
restricted objects provided in the terms of the trust or bequest- and
(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 must be carried forward as a balance
of that fund.
(b) Income
Voluntary income and capital sources
Planned giving and donations receivable under gift aid is recognised only when
received.
ne¥j￿r￿10￿ 08/20J6

STJOHN'S CHURCH, HARBORNE, BIRMINGHAM
Note 1.. Accounting policies for the year ended 31st December 2020 {continued)
Income tax recoverable on gift aid donations is recognised when the income is
recognised.
ColleGtions are recognised when received by or on behalf of the PCC.
Grants and legacies to the PCC are accounted for as soon as the PCC is notified of its
legal entitlement. the amount due is quantifiable and its ultimate receipt by the PCC is
probable.
Income pledged towards the Building for Mission project along with any associated gift
aid 15 recognised as soon as the PCC is notified of the pledge.
c. Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred.
Church activities
The diocesan common fund is accounted for when paid. Any amounts unpaid at 31
December are provided for in these accounts as a constructive (though nol a legal)
obligation and is shown as a creditor in the bslance sheet. Expenditure is
recognised once there is a legal or construclive obligation to make a payment to a
third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the
obligation can be measured reliably.
All costs are allocated be￿een the expenditure categories of the Statement of
Financial Activities on a basis designed to refiect Ihe use of the resource. Costs
relating to a particular activity comprise both costs that can be allocated directly to
such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.
Grants and donations made by Global Partner Support
Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, if that
award creates a binding obligation on the PCC.
Operating Leases
Rentals payable under operaling leases are Charged to the Statement of Financial
Activities on a straight line basis over the term of the lease.
Holiday Pay Accruals
The annual holiday period runs from Ihe 1SE January to the 31st DeGeTnber each year
(same as financial reporting period) and annual leave is expected to be taken during
the year on a "take it or lose if basis. Any remaining at the year-end would be only a
few (Jays and is therefore considered insignificanl and no accrual has been made.
19

ST JOHN'S CHURCH. HARBORNE. BIRMINGHAM
Note 1: Accounting policies for the year ended 31st December 2020 (continued)
{d) Flxed Assets
Consecrated land and buildings and movable church furnishings
Consecrated and beneficed property is excluded from the financial statements by s.10
(2) {a) of the Charities Act 2011.
No value is placed on movable church furnishings held by the Church Wardens on
special trust for the Parochial Church Council and which require a faculty for disposal
since the Parochial Church Council considers this to be inalienable property.
All expenditure incurred during the year on consecrated or beneficed buildings and
movable church fumishings. whether maintenance or improvement, is written off as
expenditure in the Statement of Financial Activities.
Freehold land and buildings used for charitable purposes & investment propethes
The properties held by the Charity are revalued from time to time as necessary and
have been included at estimaled fair value.
(e) Current assets
Amounts owing to the Parochial Church Council at 31 December in respect of fees.
rents or other income are shown as debtors less provision for amounts that may prove
uncollectable. Short term deposits include cash held on deposit at the bank.
(fj Going concern
The financial slatements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the truslees
believe thal no material uncertainties exist. The truslees have considered the level of
funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for 12 months from
authorising these financial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure is
sufficient with Ihe level of reserves for the charity to be able to continue as a going
concern.
(g) Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In applying the accounting policies the trustees are required to consider judgements
made and key sources of estimation uncertainly which might have a significant effect on
the amounts recognised in the financia5 statements or impact on the carying amounts of
assets and liabilities within the next financial year.
These include estimations of the fair value of fixed asset investment properties. and
tangible fixed asset properties.
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