The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Thomas,, Fair Oak (Registered Number." 1132887) Trustees. Report and Annual Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2022 StThomas FAI k QA HOR TON M E A T $1 The vision of St. Tom's is-to knowjesus better and to make Jesus better known"
The Parochial Church Council of Fair Oak and Horton Heath Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2022 Report of the Trustees LEGALAND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Vicar: Jono Harvey Isince 21 March 20221 Churchwardens: Bob Carkeet Matt Nicholson Deanery Synod reps: Danny Stupple (Deanery Synod Lay Chairl Steve Harding Neil Osborne Other PCC Members: Geoff Hobbs (Secretary) Eve Croucher Gary Stupple (until May 2022 & then Co-opted till May 20231 Steve Cann Luke Martin luntil June 20221 Colin Walters Pippa Stupple (until November 20221 Mark Stapleton Judy White Teresa Lovett Bruce White ILLMI Julie Waterman Co-opted luntil April 20221 Ex Officio: Revd. Bob Nicholls- Self Supporting Minister & Deputy-chair Charlty Number: 11328887 Independent Examiner: Knight Goodhead Limited. 7 Bournemouth Road. Chandlers Ford. Eastleigh. Hampshire. S032 5DA The trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 December 2022. Structure overnment and mana ement of the PCC The Parochial Church Council is a corporate body established by the Church of England. The PCC operates under the Parochial Church Powers Measure. The appointment of PCC members is governed by the Church Representation Rules. Training is provided where appropriate. for example. where churchwarden briefings or safeguarding training is arranged by the diocese. The parish has an annually reviewed Safeguarding Policy, with established and ongoing training in safeguarding and working with vulnerable adults. All staff, paid and volunteers, receive instruction in safeguarding. There are various policies and procedures covering matters relating to work, safety, disciplinary and grievance procedures, and health and safety at work.
The Parochial Church Council of Fair Oak and Horton Heath Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2022 Report of the Trustees Back round.. The Parochial Church Council IPCCI has the responsibility of co-operating with the Vicar in promoting the whole mission of the Church evangelistic. social and ecumenical in the ecclesiastical parish of Fair Oak and Horton Heath and beyond. Whilst the benefice was in vacancy during January. February and early March 2022. the responsibility held by the Vicar was with the Churchwardens. They were directly responsible to the Archdeacon and the Bishop for overseeing the life of the Parish during the vacanry, until 21 March 2022. when Jono Harvey wa5 instituted as Vicar. Membershi Members of the PCC are ex-officio or elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting IAPCMI, in accordance with Church Representation Rules. Standin Committee.. This is the only committee required by law. It tomprisesthe Vicar lor an ordained deputy in his absence). the As515tant Clergy. the Churchwardens. Treasurer and PCC Secretary. It has the power to transact the business of the PCC between meetings, should that become necessary, normally in exceptional circumstances only. Any decisions taken by thi5 committee are reported back to the next full PCC meeting and are minuted accordingly. Oversi ht Teams.. The PCC also operates nine Oversight Teams (which up to September 2022, when they were reconfigured used to be known as -strategic Teams"). They were renamed to more accurately describe their role. Thee nine Teams meet when required and report back to the full meetings of the PCC. Oversight Team Leaders meetings also took place in July and October 2022, providing a useful opportunity for team leaders to share progress and reflect on highlights. lessons learned and disCU55 Opportunities and plans for future months. and to pray together and encourage one another. The are35 each Oversight Team are responsible for and current people leading each of these teams is summarised below. Pwtrerthlp ?ocu& *èhjty¢AynK¥rt Lertr. LEdtrr. Stewardshi Over51 htTeam- has met on a monthly basi5 during 2022 to review and monitoring both income & expenditure. This included monitoring of spend on the agreed upgrades to Audio-visual equipment. Safe uardin Oversi ht Team- established in 2015 to oversee all issues of safeguarding, maintain an up to date and relevant Safeguarding policy and ensure the provision of appropriate training to staff and volunteers across all ministries. This committee met several times during 2022 to discuss procedures, best practice and improvements to safer recruitment processes.
The Parochial Church Council of Fair Oak and Horton Heath Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2022 Report of the Trustees Fabric and Buildin Oversi ht Team this team met infrequently as required during 2022, with a number of matters discussed and resolved via email and phone communication. A number of minor maintenance works were addressed during the year, including replacement of the guttering and downpipes for the main chLbrch building. Updates were reported back to PCC accordingly. Lovin and Servin Oversi ht Team- has met every few months during 2022. A call was Put out in the autumn to the fellowship in order to build a "Support and Encouragement" team of volunteers who can be called upon to help when a particular need arises. As of December 2022, there were 15 volunteers on the Support and Encouragement team. The aspiration is to double the size of the team again, on the principle of "many hands make light worv and provide a good platform for helping others in practical ways. Buildin Communi Oversi ht Team - has not met formally during 2022. The various activities that come under this umbrella are serving their functions and purposes well. Teddies is very well attended on Thursday mornings. Thursday Youth drop-irb sessions are seeing around 20-30 young people. the majority from households that are not currently part of the fellowship. The With Love and Band of Brothers mini5trie5 have continued to meet during the year for regular breakfasts and other times of fellowship, including a Men's Weekend away in Moggerhanger Park in September. We have also held some one-off community building events the most notable being our Supper Trail on the 31, Oct which saw a good level of local participation. Over the year new organic connections have been built or have grown stronger with the Fountain Café CIC, Fair Oak and Horton Heath Parish Council and with the Community Development Officer for One Horton Heath including the launch of the As One initiative to encourage neighbourliness in our communities. Ex lorin Faith Oversi ht Team- No Alpha courses were run during the year, bLrt the intention is to run courses in 2023. Regular assemblies now take place within the Infants and Junior Schools. Growin as a Church Oversi ht Team - During 2022, the Midweek communion services resumed in September and rotas for roles at the 9.'30am and 11am services were established. Teaching series were run over the summer on Jono's Mini-manifesto and on Amos in the autumn which were well received. Sharin Life as Disci les Oversi ht Team- Home Churches have continued to play an important role in the life of St Toms during 2022. There have been quarterly nights of corporate prayer and during October and November, opportunities to meet every Friday for corporate prayer. Partnershi in the Gos in the following ways.. el Oversi ht Team- Throughout 2022 our partnership has been strengthened Each Mission and Regional Partner has been allocated a "champion" to feedback news and prayer items regularly through our weekly Outlook Magazine. All have also been through our annual criteria measurement process for the first time since implementation in 2021. The highlights of 2022 were.. Visit by Danny Stupple to Normandy to be with the Dognon5 at the Lu Source 23-25.09.231 Steve Lee our UK partner speaking at the Remembrance Day / Live Video link at Christmas with the Archers- direct from Israel. The PCC also has responsibility of the care and maintenance of the historic church bvildin& the Extension, and the Stable Block Meeting Rooms.
The Parochial Church Council of Fair Oak and Horton Heath Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2022 Report of the Trustees Church membershi As at 31 December 2022 there were 141 on the Church Electoral Roll, compared with 161 recorded in December 2021. Ob'ectives and activities of the PCC The primary objective of the PCC is the promotion of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to the doctrines and practice of the Church of England. The PCC is to co-operate with the minister in promoting in the parish the whole mission of the Church. pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. These include.. Regular public worship, open to all Pastoral work, including visiting the sick & bereaved Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and Home Church small groups PromotinE Christianity through the staging of events and outreach Promoting the Church's mission through activities such as elderly person5 lunche5, parent and toddler's Teddies,. men's and women's groups and a youth club with a Christian ethos Supporting other Christian charities and mission partners in the UK and overseas The vision of St Thomas, Church is "knowing Jesus better and making Jesus better known" Our ministry in every aspect, Sunday and weekday worship, prayer, pastoral care, home church ministry in smaller groups, youth and children's ministry, older people and bereaved, social outreach and working closely with other local Christian organisations, as well as supporting our wider mission in this country and further afield through our mission partners, works to this aim. The whole work of God is through all His people, and we as a church involve as many as possible of the Body of Christ in every aspect of the life of the Spirit, encouraging every member to discover their Eifts and ministries and to exercise that ministry throughout the week, both in ordinary life as Christian people in the workplace and in voluntary service in the daytime and evenings. Achievements and Perfomiance The PCC met most months of 2022, on 10 occasions throughout the year. All of the PCC meetings were held in person, with the option offered of joining on-line via Zoom forthose who were unable to attend physically. The APCM & APM which also took place in person in May 2022 Ithe first time this had been possible since 2019 (taking place via Zoom in October 2020 and April 20211. Below are a few notable highlights from 2022= A day of joy for St Thomas, Church was Jono HarVeS Institution service to become our new Vicar, which took place on Monday 21 March 2022, which was attended by invited guests from the local community and members of the fellowship. Due to capacity constraints, the service was also live streamed via Facebook. The Harvey family have settled in quickly to the Vicarage and to living in Fairoak. As a fellowship, we were saddened that our much-loved brother in Christ and former Vicar Rev David SnuEgs passed away in September and went to be with the Lord. The funeral was held at St. Thomas. on Friday 7 October, before a service of Thanksgiving at St. Luke's Hedge End, which was Live-streamed by Gary. It was a blessing to be able to gather physically and virtually to remember. reflect and celebrate all the good work David had done in our Parish and in his walk with the Lord and we are grateful for the fruit from his ministry to us in his 18 years as Vicar. Our thoughts and prayers remain with Diana and the family. Despite financial pressure5 Isee tre35urer5 report). the PCC wa5 able to maintain the ministry of all the church's significant paid positions (elderly person5 ministry, Safer recruitment Co-ordinator,
The Parochial Church Council of Fair Oak and Horton Heath Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2022 Report of the Trustees the church parish administrator and cleaner for the extension and the Stables), as well as maintaining a clo% tithe of income to our mission partners. A more regular pattern of Sunday and Mid-week services has been established as face-to-face worshipping again has become normalised. We have 8am Morning Prayer services each Sunday. From Easter onwards. our 9'.30am Holy Communion Services recommenced face-to-face every week instead of fortnightly. From May onwards the 11am "Connect" began running every week, having been fortnightly previously. Soon after this, our 7pm Deeper services resumed running face-to-face every week, having been held online via Zoom until then. From September onwards, the Wednesday Midweek communion services resumed on a fortnightly basis. These services have been well received. In September 2022, we began serving breakfast each week at 8=30am before the 9'.30am setvice as we seek to help people who may be struggling with the cost of living or who would welcome opportunities for conversation and fellowship. Those attending are invited to stay for the 9:30am service. During 2022 there were 8 baptisms. I wedding and 9 funerals at St. Thomas Church. We are grateful to Andy Coleman for taking on the leadership of Youth Ministry activities on a voluntary basis, and for the team of volunteers who make this possible. The Thursday evening drop-in Youth Club has seen numerical Erowth during the course of 2022, and is attended by between 20-30 young people each week. A group of Young People joined other local churches from the Southampton area for Youth Fest - a weekend away in the summer led by Highfield Church, Southampton. The young people who attended had a very enjoyable time of activities, worship and teaching. A big thank you to Andy and the team who serve at Youth drop-in on Thursday evenings. A meeting was held in February, facilitated by Matt Nicholson which was attended by about 20 from within the fellowship to begin a conversation about potential options for how the Church Campus could evolve in the future. Issues considered were the various existing spaces in the Church Extension and The Stables and how they are used now and how they could be used in the future. A key question to reflect on was what our current space needs are during the course of a typical week. and what additional space if an extension to the extension were to be built would be used for. These questions about what our current needs are for spaces and activities in the different buildings on the church campus and how we carb make best Use of our spaces have also been considered at PCC meetings at various points during the year. There have been several "tidy up" days during the year, where there have been repairs made to cracked paving slabs and other grounds maintenance work including trimming of shrubs with the churchyard. We are so grateful for those who have helped out giving their time on these days. The Half Nights of Prayer sessions during 2022 continued to be attended regularly by between 10 and 15 people. During October and November, a weekly time of prayer took place at 8pm every Friday. These opportunities for corporate prayer and fasting are really valued. Over the course of the year, home churches have been an important source of fellowship and discipleship. A number of home churches have enjoyed studying the Immerse material and the series on Amos. A number of face-to-face With Love and Band of Brothers events took place through 2022, including the Band of Brothers weekend away in September. breakfasts and other events, which were a great blessing. The monthly Saturdads l& Saturgrandadsl sessions (every 4 Saturday) have continued during term time and have been well-received. The Remembrance commemoration in The Square in November was well attended by our local community and involved working closely with the Parish Council ar)d uniformed groups.
The Parochial Church Council of Fair Oak and Horton Heath Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2022 Report of the Trustees Planning permission was granted by the Borough Council for the new Fountain Community Café building in New Century Park on the former Scout Hut site. Demolition of the old Scout Hut took place in late spring. It is the hope that building work on the new café will be able to be commence in the spring of 2023- please pray for the favour of the Lord over this project. The Fountain Café CIC have been deploying Flo. the mobile version of Fountain successfully over the course of the Summer of 2022. During the autumn, The Fountain team hosted the Warm Space at the Parish Council Office5 every Tuesday morning and the team were able to listen, support and ble55 several people with cake, time and conversation. Financial Review General Fund The following pages show our financial position at the end of 2022. As trustees we take responsibility for the stewardship of God's money, and foremost we are answerable to Him for all our giving and spending. The total income into St Thomas, Church was £182,369 in 2022 compared to a total income of £169,241 in 2021. Our total outgoings for 2022 were £174,927, compared to £187,691 in 2021. Whilst all gifts and acts of giving are obviously welcomed. the Parish Giving Scheme is a God-send for the administration of the accounts. We encourage all of the church family to consider using this as their reEular method of giving to the Lord. The Parish Giving Scheme collects the gift aid for us at no cost. our bank charEes are reduced and there is an option to increase by inflation. Do please pick up a leaflet to read more about it. In 2021, the Diocese agreed to a reduced contribution to the Common Mission Fund Iformerly called Parish Share) for 2022 of £70,000 which has helped to ensure we balanced the books. Our Common Mission Fund share has progressively reduced in size over recent years in response to the decreased size of our worshipping community. This will continue to be monitored by the PCC going forward. Many of our ministries continue very effectively with little or no funding, like Teddy Bears, Saturdads, our Thursday evening Youth drop-in sessions, pastoral visiting and home-churches. Our mission partner giving lof IO% of regular giving income) is shared between our four national/international "mission partners" of Miracle Street (Steve Lee in the UKI, Great Lakes OLJtreach in Burundi and La Source in Nomiandy, France and Fields of Wheat Ilsraell, and our six regional partners Ichurches Together in BIFOHH. Ark, Fledge, BIFOHH Street and School Pastors, CAP Eastleigh and Eastleigh Basics Bankl- The sums for each of these organisations are detailed in the notes to the accounts. Reserves At the end of 2021 we combined the legacy and project funds together into one figure, to help cover the cost of essential works are required to the fabric of our Church and associated buildings. In 2023, we will be looking to continue to address fabric issues raised in the September 2021 Quinquennial Inspection. which will involve stonework repairs and measures to improve the energy efficiency of the Church Extension and agree a 501ution for improvement5 to the heating system for the Main Church building.
The Parochial Church Council of Fair Oak and Horton Heath Financial Statements for thè Yèar Ended 31 December 2022 Report of the Tru5tee5 Summary We live by faith, but are also called to be prudent and wise steward5 of the resource5 given to us for the furthering of God's kingdom here In Fair Oak and Horton Hèath, and with our mission partners. We give thanks to God lor His provision for the parish rninistries in 2022, and we look to Him for providing for our work and ministry in 2023. Treasurer We have been greatly blessed by Stuart Waterman who has ably served us as Treasurer. in addition to working full time. We have also been blessed by Dave Alford continuing to act as our"Financial AsSlStBnt~ to help StiJ3rt by overseeing our basic book-keeping and b3nking functions. for which St Thomas, Church is extremely grateful. The PCC record their many thanks to Stuart and Dave for their great help and dedic3ted service to St Thomas, in their roles. Signed on behalf of the trustees.. lono Harvev Vicar StThomas'
Indepèndent Examiner'5 Report to the trustee5 on the unaudited accounts of The Parochial Churth Council of the Eccleslastical Parish of St Thoma5. Falr Oak for the Year Ended 31 December 2022 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesia5ticJl Parish Of St Thomas, Fair Oak for the year ended 31 December 2022, which ace set out orb pages 9 to 14. Responsibil•ties and basis of report As the trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011. I report in respect of my examination of the Trustee's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed 311 the applicable dirertion5 given by the Charitv Comrnissiofb under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in conftection with the examination giwng me cause to believe that in any material respect.. 111 accounting record5 were not kept in respect of the Charity a5 required by section 130 of the Act; or 121 the accounts do not accord with those recor(ls- or 131 the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form an¢J content of accounts set out in the Charithes IAccounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'lrue and fair Vie which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the ex3mination to which 3ttention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. C l Goodhead FCA Knight Goodhead Limited Chartered Accountants Dated.. 6 IlpdL3 7 Bournemouth Road Ch3nd5er's Ford Eastleigh Hampshire S053 3DA
The Parochial Churth Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Thomas, Fair Oak Receipts and Payments Accouni for the Year Ended 310ecember 2022 Unrestrirted Funds General Designated funds fund5 Restricted funds Total 2022 Total 2021 Notes Income Voluntary income Investment income Receipts from charitable activities Other receipts 21al 21bl 21bl 21bl 166.874 1.275 168,149 187,206 14,220 14,220 10,721 1,340 Total receipts 181.094 1,275 182.369 199,266 Payments Direct costs Relating to church activities Church management and admin 31al 31bl 73.881 77.055 1,975 75,856 77.055 96,807 73,917 150.936 16.330 1,975 152,911 16,330 170,724 19,161 Mission giving and donations Total payments 167.266 1.975 169,241 189,885 Net of receipt51 payments before transfers 13.827 7001 13.127 9,382 Transfers between funds Net movement in funds 13,827 17001 13,127 9,382 Cash funds as at 31 December 2021 6.183 174.417 180,600 171,218 Cash funds as at 31 Dècèmber 2022 20.010 173.717 193.727 180.600 The notes on pages 11- 14 form part of these accounts.
The Parochial Church CouDciI of the Ecclesia5ti¢al Parish of St Thomas. Fair Oak Statement of Asset5 and Liabilities for the Year Ended 31 December 2022 Unrestrirted Funds General Designated funds funds Restricted funds Total 2022 Total 2021 A Cash funds Cash at bank with immediate access 20.010 173.717 193,727 180,600 20.010 173.717 193,727 180.600 B Other monetary assets Gift aid due to charity 871 871 687 871 871 687 C Liabilltles Fee for Independent Examination 1.386 1,386 1,260 1.386 1,386 1.260 D Assets for charity's own use Consecrated property, benefited property and moveable church furnishings whTrch require a special faculty for disposal are excluded from the list of charity assets. Other a55et5 retained include the Church organ and a photocopier purchased in 2022. E Investment assets No. of shares Fund to which asset belongs 2022 2021 CCLA investment, income shares Fair Oak Churchyard Trust Isee note 61 20 Unrestricted 413 468 Short term and long term investments are valued at open market value at 31 December. The accounts were approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by 13 Revd Iono Harvev Vicar Date The notes on pages 11- 14 form part of these accounts. io
The Parochial Church Cauncil of the Etdèsiastical Parish o15t Thoma5. Fair Oak Notes to the accounts for the Year Ended 31 December 2022 l Accounting policies The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis and comprise a statement that shows the charity's receipts and payments, a statement that summarises the charity's assèts and liabilities and related notes. The accountancy profession have determined that only accounts prepared in actordarhce with applicable accounting standards present a 'true and fair, view and, as these receipts and payments accounts have not land cannot) be prepared In accordance with accounting standards. these accounts do not present land are not intended to presentl a 'true and fair, view of the charity's financial activities and state of affairs. General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the PCC in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity. Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been Set aside by the PCC for particular purposes. Restricted funds are donations which are to be used rn accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors,. they include donations received from appeals for specific activities or projects. Unrestricted Fund5 General Designated funds funds Restricted fvnds Total 2022 Total 2021 2 Receipts al Voluntary income Donations Legacies Gift aid recovered 137.888 1.275 139,163 151,175 6,512 29,519 187,206 28.986 166,874 28.986 168,149 1.275 bl Other income Charitable activities Investment receipts Other receipts 14,220 14,220 10,721 1.340 12.061 14.220 14.220 Unrestricted Funds General Designatèd funds funds RÈstri¢ted funds Total 2022 Total 2021 3 Direct lost5 al Relating to church activities Diocesan common fund WDBF- fee5 Gifts Ministry Community project5 70,000 2,417 53 1.144 267 73,881 70.000 2.417 53 1.927 1,459 75.856 87,000 1,765 2,215 3,098 2,729 96,807 783 1,192 1.975 li
The Parochial Church Council ol ihe EccleSTasti¢al Parish of St Thomas. Fair Oak Notes to the accounts (continued...) for the Year Ended 31 December 2022 bl Church management and administration Office costs Church running expenses Maintenance Governance costs Staff Costs and Èxpenses 4.158 24.394 12,530 1.654 34,319 77.055 4,158 24,394 12,530 1,654 34.319 77.055 2.376 13.734 4.132 1,278 52,396 73,917 4 Mission giving and donations Gift and donations 16,330 16,330 16.330 16,330 19,161 19,161 5 51aff and trus1ees 2022 Number 2021 Number The average monthly number of employees during the year was.. Employees costs 2022 2021 Wages and salarhes Social security costs Other pension costs 27,926 583 883 29,392 46,721 1,928 48.649 During the year the following trustees were paid s3larie% amounting to £3.58412021.. £29.5081: Mr5 julie Waterman Iuntil April 20221 AISD during the year, relatives of trustees who were pard salaries was nil {2021.. £6.7111 During the year ten trustees were reimbursed expenses of £10,38712021.. £1,536- five trustees) for various costs incurred on behalf of the charity. One relative of a trustee was also reimbursed expenses totalling £1.53412021'. £2,951 . eleven). All salaries and reimbursed expenses are allowed by the Parochial Church Powers Measure5, which the church is governed bv. There were no employees whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more. During the year no remuneration was paid by this charity to key management per50nnel12021= £nill. The key management team is taken as being the standing committee. The vicar chairs the standing committee but he receives a stipend from the Diocese not from this charity- 12
The Parochial Church Council ot the Ecdesiastical Parish of St Thomas, Fair Oak Notes to the accounts ltontlnued...) for the Year Ended 310ecember 2022 6 Investments 2022 2021 Market value at l January Revaluation of investments held Market value at 31 December 468 1551 413 410 58 468 7 Governance costs 2022 2021 Bank charges Fee for accounts and independent ex3minats.on 334 1,320 1,654 18 1260 Opening balance C105ing balance Re¢elpts Payments Transfers 8 Movement on fund5 Designated funds Teddy Bears Choir Band of Brothers With Love Legacy and project fund Children's Worker fund All Churches Trust Grant 646 400 14191 627 237 2,454 267 Iso,000 19,534 598 173,717 237 1.915 295 150.000 19.534 1.790 174,417 720 155 11811 11831 11,1921 11.9751 1.275 Unrestricted funds General funds 6.183 6.183 181.094 181.094 1167.2661 {167,266) ?n.nJo 20,010 Total funds 180.600 182.369 1169,2411 193,727 9 Reconciliatlon of opening funds to receipts and payments basis Closing Designated fund per 2021 accounts Adjust tangible fixed asset fund Opening Fund balance per receipts and payments basis 193,914 119,4971 174.417 Closing General fund per 2021 accounts Adjust investment fund Adjust c105ing debtors Adjust closing creditors Opening General fund per receipts and payments basis 6.119 14681 11.2881 1.820 6.183 13
The Parochlal Church Council ot the Ec<le51a5tical Parish ot St Thornas. Fair Oak Notes to the accounts (continued...) for thè Year Ended 31 December 2022 Teddy Bear5 Teddy Bears is a weekly group held on the church campus for parerbts with babies and toddlers. Parents pay a small fee to help cover expenses, and when the Teddy Bears float holds a significant amount they pay it Into St Thomas accounts to avoid any individual being responsible for too much cash. The Teddy Bears group then organise a Summer outing or è Christmas event and will use this fund to help pay for that. Choir These are funds collerted for the choir when they sing at weddings. Band of Brothers The men's ministry is called Band of Brothers. It receives specific donations to help fund events and to purchase items. It is also possible that larger events will receive fees into this funfl to hold until full payment Is required. By creating this fund the donations ènd fee5 are rin8-fenced to their intended purpose. With Love The woman's ministry is called With Love. It receives specific donations to help fund events. Lègaty and project fund Over recent years the church havè been blessed with several generous legacies and gift5, which the PCC have been able to allocate into this separate fund. These sums are being held with a view to undertake future essential works and improvernents to the church and associated buildings. The report on 'reserves'. described on page 6 provides further detail. Children'5 Worker fund Money received is used to fund the salary of our Children's Worker. 3 role and position we have not filled. All Churches Trust Grant The general intention is for churches to use this grant to engage with people in the community who have been impacted by Covid and help churches undertake new inttiatives to emerge from lock-down. 14