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St. Margaret’s Church, Great Barr Annual Report of the Parochial Church Council for the Year ended 31[st] December 2020
Administrative information
St. Margaret’s Church is situated in Chapel Lane, Great Barr. It is part of the Diocese of Lichfield, within the Church of England. The Correspondence address is: The Parish Office, St. Margaret’s Church, Chapel Lane, Great Barr, Birmingham B43 7BA
The Parochial Church Council (PCC) is a charity registered with the Charity Commission. Charity No. 1132892
PCC members/Trustees who have served from 1 January 2020 until the date this report was approved are:
Vicar Revd Preb MC Rutter Chairman Reader Mrs VA Rutter Wardens Mrs JA Aubrook Mr PJ Clark also Treasurer Synod Reps Mr A Humpage Mrs M Humpage Elected [Mr DB Clive remaining Deputy Warden] Members Mr TW Horrell Vice Chair, ERO (& Deputy Warden till APCM) Mr W Knight (also paid part time verger) Mr J Rochelle Mr M Room (from APCM 2020 - also paid as part time churchyard maintenance contractor) Mr V Wiles (also Deputy Warden from APCM) Mrs C Aston Mrs J Heathcote (from APCM 2020) Ms S Lawes (resigned 13/01/20) Miss P Millward Dr JM Milne (until APCM 2020) Mrs B Smith Mrs R Smith Mrs B Stammers (until APCM 2020) Mrs M Sutton Miss S Ward Miss B White (PSO) Mrs A Wise
[Ms Heather Allen as Minute Secretary ]
The Covid-19 Pandemic which caused major disruption and lockdown from March 2020 disrupted the normal pattern and activity of the PCC. Legislation also postponed the holding of the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) 2020 which was finally held on 18[th] October 2020.
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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 attendees are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and to stand for election to the PCC.
In order to carry out its aims and objectives, the PCC operates through a number of committees, which meet as and when required between main PCC meetings and reporting back to the PCC.
Standing Committee
This is the only committee required by law, and has the power to transact PCC business between its main meetings.
Finance Committee
This committee has the power to oversee the financial requirements of St Margaret's and to control matters of income and expenditure.
Social Committee
Oversees organizational requirements of any social functions that may be held within the Church's calendar.
Fabric Committee
Attends to the maintenance and any renewal requirements of the Church's structure, its contents, and the churchyard.
Health & Safety Committee
Reviews the requirements of recent legislation and carries out periodic checks on the building to identify any current or possible issues.
Pastoral Committee
Organizes links with the church and parish community, e.g. baptism visiting, welcoming new people to the parish.
Objectives and activities
Public Benefit
The trustees of the Charity are aware of the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit in the Advancement of Religion for the Public Benefit and have had regard to it in their administration of the Charity.
The trustees believes that, by promoting the work of the Church of England in the Ecclesiastical Parish of Great Barr it helps to promote the whole mission of the Church (pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical) more effectively, within the Ecclesiastical Parish, and that 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: and 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.
The Charity also has the responsibility of maintaining the Parish Church of St. Margaret, in Chapel Lane, the support of our Church School (St. Margaret's CE (A) Primary School, Birmingham Road, Great Barr) and the sponsorship of the associated Scout and Guide groups.
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Achievements and performance
Church attendance
The Electoral Roll increased during 2020 from the 2019 figure of 205 names to 212 names presented to the APCM.
The average Sunday attendance for 2020 fell to 52 (88 in 2019) mainly due to Covid19 restrictions. The average prior to Covid19 was running at 77, a figure similar to the same period in 2019. The average number of children attending also fell to 5 (17) following the closedown of C@Ch and the Uniformed Organisations. Attendance was higher at the start of the year and with the variety of services. Restrictions meant there were no Easter Services and only limited space at Christmas = 77 (Easter was 144 and Christmas 444 in 2019). Overall total attendance came to 93 each week at the start of the year falling to 57 after Covid, with a total average of 58.5 for the year.
There were 6 (33 in 2019) baptisms, 3 (14) weddings, 0 ( 0) blessings of marriage & 1 (1) marriage thanksgivings during the year as well as 19 (19) Funerals in church and 14 (8) at the Crematorium & 11 ( 10 ) Interment of Ashes.
Review of the year
The full PCC met once face to face before lockdown, then 3 times via correspondence and finally once by a combination of Zoom + correspondence. (3 members did not have internet access, and 5 were shielding.) This gave an attendance level of 59%. The Standing Committee and other sub-committees met as and when possible.
Safeguarding
The PCC has complied with the duty under section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016, to have ‘due regard’ to the House of Bishops’ Safeguarding Policy and Practice Guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
There is a Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) who has introduced the National Safeguarding training to the PCC with each member being asked to complete C0 & C1, and the further levels as appropriate. Members have been helped to undertake the training and a record of completion has been kept. Safeguarding concerns are a part of all PCC activities and are particularly voiced at the Pastoral Committee and are a regular item on the PCC agenda. To date no specific safeguarding incidents have been recorded. The Parish has responded to the The Past Cases Review 2 (PCR2) which was run in all Church of England dioceses during 2020 concerning historic sexual abuse, and made submission about John Stratton and how he affected children both at school and at this church.
In 2020 Coid19 had a major impact and stop on much of the life and work of the Parish Church Finances were a major item at each meeting. The Parish share was paid in part. The reclaiming of Gift Aid by the Diocese for us, together with Woolley Pritchard continuing to work out salaries, pensions, furlough schemes etc., as well as acting as auditors, both continued well. Many members swapped to online giving.
January 2020 – The completion of the Building Project was reported on together with the Bishop of Lichfield’s visit and re-dedication of the building. Finance and the new Church Representation Rules 2020 were discussed. The Health & Safety Committee report was received. The Vicar had written to our MPs elected in the autumn General Elections and Miss Richards, the new MP for Sandwell, had come to a service. The Churchyard had won the Silver Award in the Churchyards Competition and The Nature Friendly Certificate. Ideas for the spring programme were put forward. A report on the Deanery Synod was given.
The March meeting was cancelled due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, as were the other church meetings and activities. The Deanery Synod also halted meetings until the autumn. The activities of Great Barr Churches Together & the annual Spring Harvest event, were all cancelled.
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In June a letter went out regarding the allowing of churches to reopen under Covid regulations and St. Margaret’s reopened on 4[th] July with hand sanitizing, social distancing, face-covering wearing, no singing, and other actions – and numbers according to the Risk Assessment. Services were restricted to 11am on Sundays and 10am on Thursdays. The details of the Risk Assessment were re-circulated with the Annual Report & Accounts, and an up to date Financial Report in July.
In September proposals and discussions about the APCM took place and this was finally held following a shortened service on Sun 18[th] October. The meeting also passed a resolution to reduce the number of elected members on the PCC from 18 to 15, in line with the latest guidelines. This will come into effect with the 2021 APCM.
In December the PCC met via a combination of postal communication and a Zoom discussion. This looked at re-activating the Church Facebook page, and questions about the number and manner of holding Christmas services. The outcome was that some services were livestreamed, some were ticketed and the C@Ch Christmas Service was pre-recorded.
When allowed baptism, weddings and funerals (graveside & in church) took place and a limited ticketed All Souls Memorial Service was successful.
Fundraising and social events went on hold and only a limited supporting of other charity funds was possible.
In 2020 the PCC met its expectations in: -
Celebrated the completion of the Building Project.
People have been held together during the pandemic through the work of the Pastoral Team and others, with prayer and various means of contact. This included everyone on the Electoral Roll; Home Communion was taken out where possible; Wedding and Baptism Anniversary cards & the Magazine were sent out; the church website has been in constant use with prayers, news and resources for old and young (being mailed out when requested); Worship offered when possible; Risk Assessments carried out & the church adapted; the organ has been played and music and hymns on CD; new Wi-Fi has worked and people helped to find worship and resources on the TV, internet, & phone, including 60+ people with the weekly ‘From the Vicarage’ emails; the foodbanks were supported, as have our schools.
In the coming year the PCC looks forward to: -
Coming out of Covid19 with the resulting opening up of worship and regular activities; facing the financial challenges; continuing to reach out in new ways and with new areas of engagement with the Community; renewing and strengthening the involvement between Church and School, the Uniformed Organisations and our Children at Church; continuing to develop our work with parents and children more generally; developing our ecological base and contacts; developing the gifts of members; and the advancement of the Church and faith within the life of the Parish.
[At the end of 2019 the coming Covid19 Pandemic was not dreamed of, nor the lockdown of church buildings and the complete turning upside down of church life that would result.]
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Churchwardens’ Report Year Ending 31 December 2020
This year has been a particularly difficult year for wardens and the whole church community due to Covid19. Church life as we know it has been turned on its head due to the many rules and regulations imposed in response to the pandemic. The church was completely closed for a time, then it was opened for private prayer only. Easter services, Weddings and baptisms were cancelled, funerals were severely restricted in the numbers of family members who could attend. The church was eventually allowed to open for a limited number of services but with strict regulations on the numbers who could attend. Risk assessments had to be undertaken before the church could reopen to the general public and guidelines for how to operate safely within the regulations had to be established. Everything had to be properly cleaned and sanitised before and after each service, hand sanitisers made available at various positions in the church. A one-way system was established to minimise social contact. Observance of social distancing meant that alternate pews were cordoned off and only families allowed to sit together on the remaining pews. Wearing of face coverings became obligatory and socialising with friends was severely restricted. Names and addresses of people attending church had to be recorded. All of this continues to impact on the ability of the church to function properly. The Remembrance Sunday service had to be adapted due to the restrictions on numbers allowed to attend, and thanks go to the existing and ex service personnel who acted as stewards and ensured that those attending kept the correct social distancing, and recorded names and addresses in accordance with the restrictions in force. Christmas services were particularly affected and for the first time in living memory tickets were allocated to attend services over the Christmas period to ensure numbers did not exceed the limits imposed by the Covid regulations. Services were however well attended despite the limits on numbers allowed in church.
Managing these restrictions to ensure full compliance with the constantly changing rules and to ensure the health and safety of everyone visiting the church is the responsibility of the vicar and churchwardens. Martin had to take special care as due to his previous health problems he had to limit his social contact, and Peter also was shielding for most of the time due to his own health concerns. This left June to carry the main burden of keeping the church running in accordance with the restrictions imposed. In this she was greatly assisted by Sue Ward and Vic Wiles and the many others who helped in whatever way they could. Thanks go to everyone who has helped in this time. Georgina and Louise were unable to hold Children @ Church meetings at church but managed to provide continued teaching and support to our younger members and their families online and pre-recorded online services for Christmas and Easter.
The Covid restrictions not only affected public worship but also the normal administration of church activities. Heather is a key worker and so was able to continue her duties as Parish Administrator in isolation in the church office. Verger Bill was put on furlough until July and all committee and other group meetings put on hold. The AGM was deferred from April to October when a brief break in lockdown rules enabled the PCC to meet in church. Some meetings have been held via zoom and Annabel Wise and Ben Cliff have been exploring other ways to extend online communication to enable more people to take part in services and meetings.
The Covid restrictions have had a dramatic effect on the PCC finances. Not only were collection plate donations well down due to the church being unable to allow services to proceed for most of the year, especially over the Christmas period when services are usually well attended and donations generous, but there was no opportunity to hold any fund raising events at all during the year. It has also proved costly to provide the necessary sanitising wipes, hand gels and signage to enable compliance with the rules, expenditure that was not budgeted for. The reduction in income and rise in unexpected expenditure meant that our finances have been severely affected and we have struggled to meet all our financial obligations. For the first time for many years we were not able to pay the full Parish Share, eventually paying just half of the full amount demanded. The prospects of paying the full share in 2021 are unlikely. We have not been able to provide the level of financial help to charities that we normally support but we still managed to raise £234 for the Children’s Society via the collection boxes and provide support for the 3 students at a Ugandan school that we agreed to sponsor. Gifts donated for Harvest Festival were given to St. Basil’s charity for the homeless and the local Food Banks.
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The Wardens have been supported by many members of the church community without whose help it would be much harder. Sue Ward and Vic Wiles have already been commended for their help in supporting June with the organisation of the services. Heather Allen, our Parish Administrator, works tirelessly in the background making sure everything runs smoothly in the office, and has found herself with extra duties assisting June and the others ensuring the church continues to comply with the restrictions imposed by Covid.. Sheila Ward continues to stand in as organist and choir leader in the absence of a permanent appointment to this post but due to the restrictions on singing in church the choir has been unable to perform at church services during the year. Bill Knight our Verger ensures that the church is always properly prepared for the limited number of church services conducted here and cleaned down afterwards. Charles Hatfield keeps the church clean and is always available to help, although his duties have curtailed during the lockdown. The Bell Ringers unfortunately have not been able to ring this year due to the restrictions. Thanks go to all of these valued members of our team and to everyone who has supported us in so many different ways.
Fabric Report The completion of the Roof Repairs and Renovation of the entrance to provide Disabled toilet facilities last year meant that no major maintenance or repair problems were encountered this year. Maintenance of the churchyard remains a problem as it covers such a large area. Mark Room, an independent gardening contractor employed part time by the PCC maintains the new graveyard area and the area further down the churchyard. Mark also assists with some grave digging and general handyman duties.
Thanks to the help of many volunteers the churchyard remained beautiful throughout the year. Special thanks go to Chris and Brenda Bird who turn up every week to maintain the front drive and the area at the rear of the Meeting Room. Thanks also to Vic Wiles for mowing the front lawn and all the other volunteers who give their time freely to help the church. Thanks also to Keith Watkins who has painted the main gates at the entrance to the church. It has been an honour and a pleasure to serve as Churchwardens again this year, and we thank the PCC, Dennis Clive and William Horrell (Deputy Wardens), and all the other people who have helped us support the church and the Vicar.
June Aubrook
Peter Clark
Churchwardens
This report has been prepared jointly by the Chairman, Secretary and Church Wardens.
On behalf of the PCC
(Chairman) 21st April 2021
Charity Number 1132892
The Parish of St Margarets Church Great Barr
Accounts for the Year ended 31st December 2020
FRESSE (SORP) Compliant
Worley Pritchard & Co Chartered Accountants 34 Hydes Road Wednesbury West Midlands WS10 9SY
The Parish of St Margarets Church Great Barr
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
I report to the trustees of St Margaret's Church, Great Barr Parochial Church Council (Charity No1132892) on the accounts for the year ended 31st December 2020 set out on pages 2-9.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts.
The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to:
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. Examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act.
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. To follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) on the Charities Act, and
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. To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes
consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair' view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention
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1 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
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. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
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. to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
have not been met; or
- 2 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed: Date : 31st March 2021
Worley Pritchard & Co Accountants
34 Hydes Road Wednesbury West Midlands WS10 9SY
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The Parish of St Margarets Church Great Barr
Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st December 2020
Statement of Financial Activities
| Statement of Financial Activities | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | ||
| Funds | Funds | Funds | Funds | ||
| NOTE | 2020 | 2019 | |||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Incoming Resources | |||||
| Donations and Legacies | 2A | 56,818 | 5,282 | 62,100 | 146,950 |
| Charitable Activities | 2B | 22,737 | 22,737 | 33,782 | |
| Other Trading Activites | 2C | 700 | 700 | 1,046 | |
| Investments | 2D | 6,568 | 6,568 | 10,473 | |
| Other | 2E | 566 | 566 | 1,280 | |
| Total | 87,389 | 5,282 | 92,671 | 193,531 | |
| Resources Expended | |||||
| Raising Funds | 3A | 0 | 0 | 308 | |
| Charitable Activities | 3B | 136,194 | 85,337 | 221,531 | 372,586 |
| Other | 3C | 110 | 110 | 456 | |
| Total | 136,304 | 85,337 | 221,641 | 373,350 | |
| Net gain/(losses) on investment | 15,230 | 15,230 | 57,172 | ||
| Net Income/(Expenditure) | -48,915 | -80,055 | -128,838 | -179,819 | |
| Transfer between Funds | -29,104 | 29,104 | 0 | 0 | |
| Net Movements in Funds | -62,789 | -50,951 | -113,740 | -122,647 |
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| Total Funds brought forward 1st | |||||
| January 2020 | 250,119 | 51,274 | 301,393 | 424,040 |
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| Total Funds carried forward 31st | |||||
| December 2020 | 187,330 | 323 | 187,653 | 301,393 |
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The Parish of St Margarets Church Great Barr
Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st December 2020
| Balance Sheet | ||||
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| notes | 2020 | 2019 | ||
| £ | £ | |||
| Fixed Assets | ||||
| Tangible Assets | 5(a) | 0 | 0 | |
| Investment Assets | 5(b) | 216,414 | 271,184 | |
| 216,414 | 271,184 | |||
| Current Assets | ||||
| Bank current account | 28,808 | 35,804 | ||
| Cash | 46 | 38 | ||
| Lichfield Diocese Board of Finance | 0 | 0 | ||
| 28,854 | 35,842 | |||
| Liabilities due in one year | 6 | |||
| Creditors | -59,604 | -8,960 | ||
| Debtors | 1,989 | 3,327 | ||
| -57,615 | -5,633 | |||
| Net Current Assets/(Liabilties) | -28,761 | 30,209 | ||
| Liabilities due after one year | ||||
| Creditors | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Net Assets | 187,653 | 301,393 | ||
| Parish Funds | ||||
| Unrestricted Funds | 187,330 | 250,119 | ||
| Restricted Funds | 323 | 51,274 | ||
| Total | 187,653 | 301,393 |
The attached notes form part of these financial statements
Approved by the PCC on 21[st] April 2021 and signed by
Revd M C Rutter, Chairman
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The Parish of St Margarets Church Great Barr
Notes to Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st December 2020
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Accounting Policies
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice for Charities (SORP) and applicable accounting standards (FRSSE) or (FRS102).
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The financial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body nor those that are informal gatherings of Church members.
Description of Funds
RESTRICTED FUNDS comprise of two elements :-
a) income from trusts or endowments which may be expended only on those restricted objects provided in the terms of the trust or bequest
b) donations or grants received for a specific object or invited by the PCC for a specific object. The funds may only be expended on the specific object for which they were given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of each year must be carried forward as a balance on that fund. The PCC does not usually invest separately for each fund. Where there is no separate investment, interest is apportioned to individual funds on an average balance basis.
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS are income funds which are to be spent on the PCC's general purpose.
Incoming Resources
Planned giving, collections and donations are recognised when received. Tax refunds are recognised when the incoming resource to which they relate is received. Grants and Legacies are accounted for when the PCC is legally entitled to the amounts due. Dividends are accounted for when receivable, interest is accrued. All other income is recognised when it is receivable. All incoming resources are accounted for gross.
Resources Expended
Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, if that award creates a binding or constructive obligation on the PCC. The diocesan parish share is accounted for when due. Amounts received specifically for mission are dealt with as restricted funds. All other expenditure is generally recognised when it is incurred and is accounted for gross.
Fixed Assets
Consecrated and benefice property is not included in the accounts by s.10(2)(a) & (C) of the Charities Act 2011.
Moveable church furnishings held by the Vicar and Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal are inalienable property, listed in the Church’s inventory, which can be inspected (at any reasonable time). For anything acquired prior to 2000 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the financial statements.
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The Parish of St Margarets Church Great Barr
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st December 2020
c) Income and Endowments from:
| Donations and Legacies 2a Voluntary Income/Receipts Tax efficient planned giving Other planned giving Collections at services All other giving and voluntary receipts including special appeals Gift Aid Recovered Legacies received Grants Charitable Activities 2b Church Activities Statutory Fees (retained by PCC) Summer Fete Autumn Fayre Other Fundraising Activities Other Trading Activites 2c Activities for Generating Fund Church Hall Hire Parish Magazine Investments 2d Dividends Rent received Other 2e Total |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds Funds 2020 £ £ £ 23,711 1,766 2,784 5,282 4,159 4,998 19,400 56,818 5,282 62,100 22,532 205 22,737 0 22,737 10 690 700 700 6,568 6,568 6,568 566 566 566 87,389 5,282 92,671 |
Total Funds 2019 £ 29,587 0 5,237 16,803 15,223 100 80,000 |
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| 146,950 | ||
| 28,360 3,735 1,496 191 |
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| 33,782 | ||
| 40 1,006 |
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| 1,046 | ||
| 10,473 0 |
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| 10,473 | ||
| 1,280 | ||
| 1,280 | ||
| 193,531 |
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The Parish of St Margarets Church Great Barr
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st December 2020
| 3 EXPENDITURE ON: Raising Funds 3a Costs of Generating Income Summer Fete Other fundraising expenses Charitable Activities 3b Church Activities Mission giving and donations Diocesan Parish Share Salaries/Wages Clergy and Staff Expenses Church Expenses Church running expenses Church Expenses(Mission and Evangelism) Church utility bills Cost of trading Major Capital Expenditure Major Repairs to the Church Major Repairs to Church Hall New Building Work Governance Costs Other 3c Total |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds Funds 2020 £ £ £ 0 0 0 0 110 287 66,385 26,678 2,612 25,908 706 6,831 5,755 85,050 1,209 136,194 85,337 221,531 110 110 110 136,304 85,337 221,641 |
Total Funds 2019 £ 175 133 |
|---|---|---|
| 308 | ||
| 1,630 74,471 27,112 3,088 23,623 968 7,139 10,240 223,129 0 0 1,186 |
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| 372,586 | ||
| 456 0 |
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| 456 | ||
| 373,350 |
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The Parish of St Margarets Church Great Barr
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st December 2020
4(a) Staff Costs
2020 2019 £ £ Salaries 26,678 27,112
During the year the PCC employed 3 staff; a verger, a parish worker and a church office administrator. 4(b) PCC Costs
| The following | payments were made to members of the PCC during the financial year | payments were made to members of the PCC during the financial year |
|---|---|---|
| P Clark | £ | 290.00 CCLI Subscription |
| H Allen | £ | 798.02 Stationery & Postage |
| H Allen | £ | 29.98 Cleaning Materials |
| H Allen | £ | 49.99 AVG licence |
| H Allen | £ | 179.99 Repairs |
| Rev M Rutter | £ |
1,714.00 Vicar's Expenses |
| M Room | £ | 2,500.00 Churchyard Upkeep |
| M Room | £ | 220.00 Grave Digging |
| M Room | £ | 109.28 Mower service |
| 5(a) | Fixed Assets | Freehold | Church | Total | |||||
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| Investment property | Buildings | Equipment | |||||||
| £ | £ | £ | |||||||
| At Cost or Valuation | |||||||||
| As at 1 Jan 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Additions in the Year | |||||||||
| Disposal in the Year | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| Value at 31 Dec 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Accumulated Depreciation | |||||||||
| As at 1 Jan 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Charge for the Year | |||||||||
| As at 31 Dec 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Net Book Value 31/12/19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Net Book Value 01/01/19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 5(b) | Investments | ||||||||
| Change in | |||||||||
| 01/01/2020 | Additions | Disposals | Transfers | Market | 31/12/2020 | ||||
| Value | |||||||||
| Unrestricted | funds | ||||||||
| Investments | 271,184 | 0 | -70,000 | 15,230 | 216,414 | ||||
| Restricted funds | |||||||||
| Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Total | 271,184 | 0 | -70,000 | 0 | 15,230 | 216,414 |
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The Parish of St Margarets Church Great Barr
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st December 2020
| 6 Liabilities Amounts falling due in one year Accruals of Utilities Accrual of pension and HMRC Debtor HMRC Gift Aid refund due Other Creditors and accruals Parish Share Amounts falling due after one year Parish Share 7 Analysis of Net Assets Fixed Assets Investment Assets Current Assets Current Liabilities 8 Funds Reconcilation Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Restricted funds received and expended Childrens worker salary Childrens society collections Lent appeal Missionary Avation Fellowship Roof Appeal Bishops Charity RNLI Remembrance Day (RB Legion) Children at Church All We Can Appeal Other balances Charities Funds (paid out Jan 2020) Roof Repair Appeal Fund Heating fund Lent appeal |
2020 2019 £ £ 815 569 131 0 0 -1,412 -1,989 -1,915 11,243 8,391 47,415 57,615 5,633 0 0 57,615 5,633 General Unrestricte d Restricted Funds Funds Total £ £ £ 0 0 0 216,414 0 216,414 28,854 0 28,854 -57,615 0 -57,615 187,653 0 187,653 Reserves Incoming Resources Investment Transfer Reserves at 1/1/20 Resources Expended Gains/Losses between funds at 31/12/20 £ £ £ £ £ 250,119 87,389 -136,304 15,230 -29,104 187,330 51,274 5,282 -85,337 0 29,104 323 |
2020 2019 £ £ 815 569 131 0 0 -1,412 -1,989 -1,915 11,243 8,391 47,415 57,615 5,633 0 0 57,615 5,633 General Unrestricte d Restricted Funds Funds Total £ £ £ 0 0 0 216,414 0 216,414 28,854 0 28,854 -57,615 0 -57,615 187,653 0 187,653 Reserves Incoming Resources Investment Transfer Reserves at 1/1/20 Resources Expended Gains/Losses between funds at 31/12/20 £ £ £ £ £ 250,119 87,389 -136,304 15,230 -29,104 187,330 51,274 5,282 -85,337 0 29,104 323 |
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| 301,393 92,671 -221,641 15,230 0 187,653 |
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| 2020 2020 received expended £ 234.43 -£234.43 £ 50.00 £0.00 £0.00 £ 4,997.65 -£85,049.99 £ - £0.00 £ - £0.00 £ - £0.00 £ - -£52.36 £ - £0.00 £ 5,282.08 -£85,336.78 £ - £ 273.00 £ - £ 50.00 £ 323.00 |
2019 £ - -£ 158.01 £ - £ - £ 48,757.24 -£ 0.17 £ - -£ 294.08 £ 52.53 £ - £ 48,357.51 £ 52.36 £ 48,825.34 £ 2,396.00 £ 51,273.70 |
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The Parish of St Margarets Church Great Barr
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st December 2020
9 SOFA Comparatives
| OFA Comparatives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| (PREVIOUS YEAR) | Unrestricted | Restricted | Total |
| Funds | Funds | Funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Incoming Resources | |||
| Donations & Legacies | 55,546 | 91,404 | 146,950 |
| Charitable Activities | 30,222 | 3,560 | 33,782 |
| Other Trading Activities | 1,046 | 1,046 | |
| Investments | 10,473 | 10,473 | |
| Other | 1,280 | 1,280 | |
| 98,567 | 94,964 | 193,531 | |
| Resources Expended | |||
| Raising Funds | 308 | 308 | |
| Charitable Activities | 147,827 | 224,759 | 372,586 |
| Other | 456 | 456 | |
| 148,591 | 224,759 | 373,350 | |
| Net gain/(losses) on investment | 57,172 | 57,172 | |
| Net Income/(Expenditure) | -50,024 | -129,795 | 12,060 |
| Transfer between Funds | -178153 | 178153 | 0 |
| Net Movements in Funds | -171,005 | 48,358 | -122,647 |
| Total Funds brought forward | |||
| 1/1/19 | 421,124 | 2,916 | 424,040 |
| Total Funds carried forward | |||
| 31/12/19 | 250,119 | 51,274 | 301,393 |
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Charity Number 1132892
The Parish of St Margarets Church Great Barr
Accounts for the Year ended 31st December 2020
FRESSE (SORP) Compliant
Worley Pritchard & Co Chartered Accountants 34 Hydes Road Wednesbury West Midlands WS10 9SY
The Parish of St Margarets Church Great Barr
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
I report to the trustees of St Margaret's Church, Great Barr Parochial Church Council (Charity No1132892) on the accounts for the year ended 31st December 2020 set out on pages 2-9.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts.
The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to:
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. Examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act.
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. To follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) on the Charities Act, and
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. To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes
consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair' view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention
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1 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
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. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
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. to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
have not been met; or
- 2 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed: Date : 31st March 2021
Worley Pritchard & Co Accountants
34 Hydes Road Wednesbury West Midlands WS10 9SY
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The Parish of St Margarets Church Great Barr
Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st December 2020
Statement of Financial Activities
| Statement of Financial Activities | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | ||
| Funds | Funds | Funds | Funds | ||
| NOTE | 2020 | 2019 | |||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Incoming Resources | |||||
| Donations and Legacies | 2A | 56,818 | 5,282 | 62,100 | 146,950 |
| Charitable Activities | 2B | 22,737 | 22,737 | 33,782 | |
| Other Trading Activites | 2C | 700 | 700 | 1,046 | |
| Investments | 2D | 6,568 | 6,568 | 10,473 | |
| Other | 2E | 566 | 566 | 1,280 | |
| Total | 87,389 | 5,282 | 92,671 | 193,531 | |
| Resources Expended | |||||
| Raising Funds | 3A | 0 | 0 | 308 | |
| Charitable Activities | 3B | 136,194 | 85,337 | 221,531 | 372,586 |
| Other | 3C | 110 | 110 | 456 | |
| Total | 136,304 | 85,337 | 221,641 | 373,350 | |
| Net gain/(losses) on investment | 15,230 | 15,230 | 57,172 | ||
| Net Income/(Expenditure) | -48,915 | -80,055 | -128,838 | -179,819 | |
| Transfer between Funds | -29,104 | 29,104 | 0 | 0 | |
| Net Movements in Funds | -62,789 | -50,951 | -113,740 | -122,647 |
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| Total Funds brought forward 1st | |||||
| January 2020 | 250,119 | 51,274 | 301,393 | 424,040 |
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| Total Funds carried forward 31st | |||||
| December 2020 | 187,330 | 323 | 187,653 | 301,393 |
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The Parish of St Margarets Church Great Barr
Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st December 2020
| Balance Sheet | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| notes | 2020 | 2019 | ||
| £ | £ | |||
| Fixed Assets | ||||
| Tangible Assets | 5(a) | 0 | 0 | |
| Investment Assets | 5(b) | 216,414 | 271,184 | |
| 216,414 | 271,184 | |||
| Current Assets | ||||
| Bank current account | 28,808 | 35,804 | ||
| Cash | 46 | 38 | ||
| Lichfield Diocese Board of Finance | 0 | 0 | ||
| 28,854 | 35,842 | |||
| Liabilities due in one year | 6 | |||
| Creditors | -59,604 | -8,960 | ||
| Debtors | 1,989 | 3,327 | ||
| -57,615 | -5,633 | |||
| Net Current Assets/(Liabilties) | -28,761 | 30,209 | ||
| Liabilities due after one year | ||||
| Creditors | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Net Assets | 187,653 | 301,393 | ||
| Parish Funds | ||||
| Unrestricted Funds | 187,330 | 250,119 | ||
| Restricted Funds | 323 | 51,274 | ||
| Total | 187,653 | 301,393 |
The attached notes form part of these financial statements
Approved by the PCC on 21[st] April 2021 and signed by
Revd M C Rutter, Chairman
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The Parish of St Margarets Church Great Barr
Notes to Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st December 2020
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Accounting Policies
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice for Charities (SORP) and applicable accounting standards (FRSSE) or (FRS102).
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The financial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body nor those that are informal gatherings of Church members.
Description of Funds
RESTRICTED FUNDS comprise of two elements :-
a) income from trusts or endowments which may be expended only on those restricted objects provided in the terms of the trust or bequest
b) donations or grants received for a specific object or invited by the PCC for a specific object. The funds may only be expended on the specific object for which they were given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of each year must be carried forward as a balance on that fund. The PCC does not usually invest separately for each fund. Where there is no separate investment, interest is apportioned to individual funds on an average balance basis.
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS are income funds which are to be spent on the PCC's general purpose.
Incoming Resources
Planned giving, collections and donations are recognised when received. Tax refunds are recognised when the incoming resource to which they relate is received. Grants and Legacies are accounted for when the PCC is legally entitled to the amounts due. Dividends are accounted for when receivable, interest is accrued. All other income is recognised when it is receivable. All incoming resources are accounted for gross.
Resources Expended
Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, if that award creates a binding or constructive obligation on the PCC. The diocesan parish share is accounted for when due. Amounts received specifically for mission are dealt with as restricted funds. All other expenditure is generally recognised when it is incurred and is accounted for gross.
Fixed Assets
Consecrated and benefice property is not included in the accounts by s.10(2)(a) & (C) of the Charities Act 2011.
Moveable church furnishings held by the Vicar and Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal are inalienable property, listed in the Church’s inventory, which can be inspected (at any reasonable time). For anything acquired prior to 2000 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the financial statements.
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The Parish of St Margarets Church Great Barr
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st December 2020
c) Income and Endowments from:
| Donations and Legacies 2a Voluntary Income/Receipts Tax efficient planned giving Other planned giving Collections at services All other giving and voluntary receipts including special appeals Gift Aid Recovered Legacies received Grants Charitable Activities 2b Church Activities Statutory Fees (retained by PCC) Summer Fete Autumn Fayre Other Fundraising Activities Other Trading Activites 2c Activities for Generating Fund Church Hall Hire Parish Magazine Investments 2d Dividends Rent received Other 2e Total |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds Funds 2020 £ £ £ 23,711 1,766 2,784 5,282 4,159 4,998 19,400 56,818 5,282 62,100 22,532 205 22,737 0 22,737 10 690 700 700 6,568 6,568 6,568 566 566 566 87,389 5,282 92,671 |
Total Funds 2019 £ 29,587 0 5,237 16,803 15,223 100 80,000 |
|---|---|---|
| 146,950 | ||
| 28,360 3,735 1,496 191 |
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| 33,782 | ||
| 40 1,006 |
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| 1,046 | ||
| 10,473 0 |
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| 10,473 | ||
| 1,280 | ||
| 1,280 | ||
| 193,531 |
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The Parish of St Margarets Church Great Barr
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st December 2020
| 3 EXPENDITURE ON: Raising Funds 3a Costs of Generating Income Summer Fete Other fundraising expenses Charitable Activities 3b Church Activities Mission giving and donations Diocesan Parish Share Salaries/Wages Clergy and Staff Expenses Church Expenses Church running expenses Church Expenses(Mission and Evangelism) Church utility bills Cost of trading Major Capital Expenditure Major Repairs to the Church Major Repairs to Church Hall New Building Work Governance Costs Other 3c Total |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds Funds 2020 £ £ £ 0 0 0 0 110 287 66,385 26,678 2,612 25,908 706 6,831 5,755 85,050 1,209 136,194 85,337 221,531 110 110 110 136,304 85,337 221,641 |
Total Funds 2019 £ 175 133 |
|---|---|---|
| 308 | ||
| 1,630 74,471 27,112 3,088 23,623 968 7,139 10,240 223,129 0 0 1,186 |
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| 372,586 | ||
| 456 0 |
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| 456 | ||
| 373,350 |
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The Parish of St Margarets Church Great Barr
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st December 2020
4(a) Staff Costs
2020 2019 £ £ Salaries 26,678 27,112
During the year the PCC employed 3 staff; a verger, a parish worker and a church office administrator. 4(b) PCC Costs
| The following | payments were made to members of the PCC during the financial year | payments were made to members of the PCC during the financial year |
|---|---|---|
| P Clark | £ | 290.00 CCLI Subscription |
| H Allen | £ | 798.02 Stationery & Postage |
| H Allen | £ | 29.98 Cleaning Materials |
| H Allen | £ | 49.99 AVG licence |
| H Allen | £ | 179.99 Repairs |
| Rev M Rutter | £ |
1,714.00 Vicar's Expenses |
| M Room | £ | 2,500.00 Churchyard Upkeep |
| M Room | £ | 220.00 Grave Digging |
| M Room | £ | 109.28 Mower service |
| 5(a) | Fixed Assets | Freehold | Church | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investment property | Buildings | Equipment | |||||||
| £ | £ | £ | |||||||
| At Cost or Valuation | |||||||||
| As at 1 Jan 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Additions in the Year | |||||||||
| Disposal in the Year | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| Value at 31 Dec 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Accumulated Depreciation | |||||||||
| As at 1 Jan 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Charge for the Year | |||||||||
| As at 31 Dec 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Net Book Value 31/12/19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Net Book Value 01/01/19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 5(b) | Investments | ||||||||
| Change in | |||||||||
| 01/01/2020 | Additions | Disposals | Transfers | Market | 31/12/2020 | ||||
| Value | |||||||||
| Unrestricted | funds | ||||||||
| Investments | 271,184 | 0 | -70,000 | 15,230 | 216,414 | ||||
| Restricted funds | |||||||||
| Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Total | 271,184 | 0 | -70,000 | 0 | 15,230 | 216,414 |
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The Parish of St Margarets Church Great Barr
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st December 2020
| 6 Liabilities Amounts falling due in one year Accruals of Utilities Accrual of pension and HMRC Debtor HMRC Gift Aid refund due Other Creditors and accruals Parish Share Amounts falling due after one year Parish Share 7 Analysis of Net Assets Fixed Assets Investment Assets Current Assets Current Liabilities 8 Funds Reconcilation Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Restricted funds received and expended Childrens worker salary Childrens society collections Lent appeal Missionary Avation Fellowship Roof Appeal Bishops Charity RNLI Remembrance Day (RB Legion) Children at Church All We Can Appeal Other balances Charities Funds (paid out Jan 2020) Roof Repair Appeal Fund Heating fund Lent appeal |
2020 2019 £ £ 815 569 131 0 0 -1,412 -1,989 -1,915 11,243 8,391 47,415 57,615 5,633 0 0 57,615 5,633 General Unrestricte d Restricted Funds Funds Total £ £ £ 0 0 0 216,414 0 216,414 28,854 0 28,854 -57,615 0 -57,615 187,653 0 187,653 Reserves Incoming Resources Investment Transfer Reserves at 1/1/20 Resources Expended Gains/Losses between funds at 31/12/20 £ £ £ £ £ 250,119 87,389 -136,304 15,230 -29,104 187,330 51,274 5,282 -85,337 0 29,104 323 |
2020 2019 £ £ 815 569 131 0 0 -1,412 -1,989 -1,915 11,243 8,391 47,415 57,615 5,633 0 0 57,615 5,633 General Unrestricte d Restricted Funds Funds Total £ £ £ 0 0 0 216,414 0 216,414 28,854 0 28,854 -57,615 0 -57,615 187,653 0 187,653 Reserves Incoming Resources Investment Transfer Reserves at 1/1/20 Resources Expended Gains/Losses between funds at 31/12/20 £ £ £ £ £ 250,119 87,389 -136,304 15,230 -29,104 187,330 51,274 5,282 -85,337 0 29,104 323 |
|---|---|---|
| 301,393 92,671 -221,641 15,230 0 187,653 |
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| 2020 2020 received expended £ 234.43 -£234.43 £ 50.00 £0.00 £0.00 £ 4,997.65 -£85,049.99 £ - £0.00 £ - £0.00 £ - £0.00 £ - -£52.36 £ - £0.00 £ 5,282.08 -£85,336.78 £ - £ 273.00 £ - £ 50.00 £ 323.00 |
2019 £ - -£ 158.01 £ - £ - £ 48,757.24 -£ 0.17 £ - -£ 294.08 £ 52.53 £ - £ 48,357.51 £ 52.36 £ 48,825.34 £ 2,396.00 £ 51,273.70 |
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The Parish of St Margarets Church Great Barr
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st December 2020
9 SOFA Comparatives
| OFA Comparatives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| (PREVIOUS YEAR) | Unrestricted | Restricted | Total |
| Funds | Funds | Funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Incoming Resources | |||
| Donations & Legacies | 55,546 | 91,404 | 146,950 |
| Charitable Activities | 30,222 | 3,560 | 33,782 |
| Other Trading Activities | 1,046 | 1,046 | |
| Investments | 10,473 | 10,473 | |
| Other | 1,280 | 1,280 | |
| 98,567 | 94,964 | 193,531 | |
| Resources Expended | |||
| Raising Funds | 308 | 308 | |
| Charitable Activities | 147,827 | 224,759 | 372,586 |
| Other | 456 | 456 | |
| 148,591 | 224,759 | 373,350 | |
| Net gain/(losses) on investment | 57,172 | 57,172 | |
| Net Income/(Expenditure) | -50,024 | -129,795 | 12,060 |
| Transfer between Funds | -178153 | 178153 | 0 |
| Net Movements in Funds | -171,005 | 48,358 | -122,647 |
| Total Funds brought forward | |||
| 1/1/19 | 421,124 | 2,916 | 424,040 |
| Total Funds carried forward | |||
| 31/12/19 | 250,119 | 51,274 | 301,393 |
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