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2022-12-31-accounts

Living God, we pray for growth in St Michael's and St Mary's: make us effective evangelists, deepen our spirituality, and strengthen us for service, in your name and to your glory. Amen.

Annual Report and Accounts 2022

including the Agenda for the Annual Meeting 10.15 am Sunday, 21[st] May 2023 in St Michael’s Church

UK Registered Charity 1132915

The Parish Office The Vicarage St Michael’s Street St Albans, AL3 4SL

www.stmichaels-parishchurch.org.uk/

Governed by the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure (1956) as amended and Church Representation Rules

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THE ANNUAL PARISH MEETINGS

Sunday 21[st] May 2023

10.15am

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF PARISHIONERS

10.20am THE ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING

parochial interest – to be sent in advance to Val at chiesa@btinternet.com

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Contents

Introduction and Church Wardens’ Report 4
Statement of Public Benefit 6
PCC Members 2022 7
Council Report (PCC Secretary) 8
Mission and Community Committee Report 9
Pastoral and Worship Committee Report 10
Safeguarding Report 12

Stewardship Committee Report		 13
St Mary, Childwick Green Report (Childwick) 14
Minutes of the Annual Meetings 2022 15
Accounts for the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Michael, St Albans 21

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Introduction and Church Wardens’ Report

This year saw the celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s Jubilee in June and her death in September. She was a deeply committed Christian as Head of the Church of England, and this marks an important historical change for all of us, most of whom were born within her reign. It has also been a year of change for us at St Michael’s as this is the first time in ten years that we are compiling our annual report without an introduction from our Vicar, Kenneth Padley, who left us at the end of May to take up the post of Canon Treasurer at Salisbury Cathedral. A group of parishioners went to Salisbury Cathedral on 12[th] June to see Kenneth installed in his new post and we are glad that he is in a place that will make good use of his considerable talents. In his time here, Kenneth increased the numbers attending our various services, oversaw major fabric projects, developed our Ministry of Welcome, increased our interaction with schools in the parish, especially St Michael’s, and steered us through the pandemic period. He was very good at spotting talent in new members and many an unsuspecting wedding couple has found themselves on the coffee or stewards’ rota without quite knowing how they got there. His energy was boundless, and his knowledge of both theology and history enlivened his sermons and the many talks he gave here and at the Cathedral. We miss Anna and Alex too, not least for their input into the Choir.

Running a parish without an incumbent or a curate has been a major challenge. We are extremely grateful to John Bannister, our Associate Priest, and Ruth Goatly, Associate Priest at St Mary’s Marshalswick, for their help and support, not only in presiding at services, but also in giving us the benefit of their knowledge and experience. Kenneth left us a spreadsheet with clergy cover booked in until December, which helped us considerably. Other clergy from across the Diocese of St Albans, and retired clergy, have been generous with their time at both our churches, ensuring we could run all our usual weekly services. We would like to thank them and the Readers, Mike and Barbara and especially our own Reader in Training, Patsy Cann, who have supported us throughout the year.

As a parish, we rely on the work of our four committees, Pastoral and Worship, Mission and Community, Stewardship and St Mary’s. We were all deeply saddened by the sudden death of Bronwen Parr in April. Bronwen’s quiet but dedicated service as Chair of P&W, pastoral visitor at Fosse House, member of the choir and numerous other contributions to parish life are greatly missed, as is Bronwen herself. Gillian Davey has very kindly stood in as Chair, and Ken Young took on the role of Chair of Stewardship from Kenneth. Kate Berry continues as Chair of Mission and Community and William Davis now chairs the St Mary’s Committee. You will see from the reports that activities have continued as usual during the vacancy period thanks to the efforts of all committee members.

Keeping everything in the parish running smoothly, or even just running, has been a challenge as there was so much that Kenneth did day to day that we weren’t aware of. We are particularly grateful to Georgie for the extra time and effort she has put into managing the administration of the parish; everything from ordering candles and paper towels, to sorting out arrangements for weddings and funerals and ensuring all the bills get paid. Thanks are also due to Danielle for introducing a new online booking system for our halls and increasing the number of hirers using them. Steph Rainbow has continued to offer efficient support to the office staff.

Colin Hamling, our Director of Music, has been invaluable not only in running the choir but managing all aspects of our music for worship. Our assistant wardens, Sue Dyson,

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Chris Allen, Rachel Naylor and Anita Lindeman have helped us out in various ways, and Nigel Voyce has managed church finances and developed our financial strategy. Together with our associate priests, they have formed the Standing Committee group which helps us to oversee all parish business. We could continue to name names but we hope that anyone not specifically mentioned here will accept our appreciation of the support they offer.

Like most parishes, we are still feeling the effects of the pandemic on church attendance. Many of our congregation have returned to worship but perhaps not as regularly as before. Our Children’s Church numbers are still lower than pre-pandemic, although weekly school services on a Wednesday for the whole of St Michael’s School and their parents started again in September, plus Friday assemblies for some classes. Attendance at Easter and Christmas services is getting closer to pre-pandemic levels, and baptisms and weddings now take place more regularly. The re-plastering of the church began in April and lasted a full six months, restricting use of space and making the building look very untidy during work on the nave and chancel. We are grateful to St Albans Cathedral for allowing us to transfer a wedding there in the summer. The organic drying-out process also meant we couldn’t turn the heating back on until 8[th] December, but judicious use of blankets, and possibly thermals, allowed our hardy congregation to survive the cold.

The key activity for us wardens has been managing the process for recruiting a new vicar with the support of the Archdeacon of St Albans, Jane Mainwaring, and the Rural Dean, Richard Watson. We hit the ground running with our Informal Vacancy Meeting in St Michael’s, facilitated by Bishop Michael before he moved on to Bath and Wells. This meeting and the day of discernment held at St Mary’s in July allowed parishioners to discuss our future direction and the kind of person who might lead us into it. We used the outputs from both meetings plus written contributions from groups and individuals to create our parish profile, together with a range of photos to illustrate life at St Michael’s and St Mary’s. This document accompanied the advert in the Church Times in September and in November we interviewed the shortlisted candidates who had applied for the incumbency. We were delighted to appoint the Rev Jonathan Lloyd, currently Minor Canon Precentor at St Albans Cathedral, as our new vicar. Jonny, Emily and their three children will be joining us after his licensing service on Thursday 11[th] May 2023. As Bishop of Hertford, our former Archdeacon Jane will be presiding at the ceremony.

So, by the end of the year we had good news for a new era for St Michael’s with St Mary’s. The year of vacancy has taught us a lot about just how much work it takes to run a parish and the role of our priest at the heart of it.

Val Chiesa and Mark Pedroz

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Statement of Public Benefit

The Ecclesiastical Parish of St Albans St Michael (UK Registered Charity 1132915) exists to offer Christian worship, teaching and pastoral care. Our provisions are open to those of all faiths and none, and are free at the point of delivery. (Some occasional offices do incur statutory fees, although we strive to ensure that none are excluded on the grounds of economic or other disadvantage.)

During the past year, public benefit has been advanced in many ways, including:

  1. the provision of regular and seasonal worship in sacrament, liturgy and song;

  2. the provision of occasional offices - baptisms, weddings, funerals - to mark important stages in the journey of life;

  3. the provision of opportunities to engage with Christian doctrine in public preaching, teaching, small groups and children’s activities, both inside and outside of church, including in and for local schools;

  4. the provision of services to vulnerable groups, including the establishment of a group for older parishioners which meets to walk - optional according to ability – which is followed by a pub lunch;

  5. the provision of training in musical performance and theory through our choir, organ scholarship, choral scholarships and bell-ringing;

  6. the provision of numerous formal and informal acts of pastoral care;

  7. the maintenance of St Michael’s and St Mary’s as buildings of listed heritage in stone, wood, glass and metal;

  8. the supply of St Michael’s and St Mary’s as venues for reflection, prayer, and tourism, open most days of the year;

  9. the maintenance and supply of the Parish Centre, Memorial Hall, and Childwick Schoolroom as spaces for community gathering and hire, including at discounted rates to partner charities;

  10. the raising of funds for partner charities and donations in kind for FEED, St Albans Foodbank

Subsequent entries in this Annual Report expand on the above.

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Parochial Church Council Members 2022

Members of the Parochial Church Council and Trustees of the Charity during 2022 were:

Ex Officio

Elected to Deanery Synod

Elected to PCC

elected at APCM to serve on a rolling triennial basis:

Co-opted

None

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Council Report (PCC Secretary)

The PCC has held 6 meetings on alternate months during the past year. The average attendance has been 10 people. The meetings are represented by the four subcommittees

• Mission and Community • Pastoral and Worship • Stewardship • St Mary's

The PCC includes members of the Standing Committee which typically include both clergy and wardens, but over the past year there has been a vacancy for the role of vicar.

In addition to the Standing Committee the members of the Deanery Synod, Diocesan Synod and Friends of

St. Michael's are included at the PCC. These committees report back to and participate in decision making for the PCC at the six meetings held during the year.

This year the PCC has been particularly active in administering the formal procedures to select a new incumbent, which has now been successfully achieved.

Lynn Ashmore

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Mission and Community Committee Report

2022 flew by but with some obvious significant events. The Mission and Community Committee want to add our thanks to Kenneth for his leadership and support over the years. The Padley’s leaving event in May was a celebration of their time at St Michael’s and they have been missed since their departure. Our day trip to Salisbury for Kenneth’s installation, organised by Yolissa and Russell, was great fun and Salisbury Cathedral made the St Albans contingent very welcome.

The walking group, led by Kathryn Mathews and Sue Vaughan, met seven times between April and December. After each walk, the group were joined for a pub lunch by members of the former lunch club. The next walk is planned for 26[th] April 2023 and all are welcome for both the walk and the lunch or just to join for a catch up afterward at the pub.

Following the departure of Kenneth, the St Michael’s committees have worked more closely together to support Val and Mark in their unenviable roles as Wardens. They have done a wonderful job and we are very thankful for all that they have done. We have worked with the Pastoral and Worship committee during the interregnum to ensure the continuation of pastoral care through phone calls and visits.

We were thrilled to be part of Folk Night on 6[th] July and to host the brilliant Swanvesta in the churchyard. Thank you to all our volunteers on the night who ran the bar as well as setting and clearing up. Drinks were enjoyed from the Three Brewers with food from The Lower Red Lion and Papa Paella with pudding from the ice-cream cart from Inn on the Park. Folk Night for next year is confirmed as 5[th] July 2023 so please put the date in your diary.

The weather took a break from the rain and our fabulous stokers managed to light our bonfire on the 5[th] November as we celebrated Bonfire Night. Special thanks to the local farmer and other families who donated wood and hay bales and to everyone who came and supported us.

Russell and Yolissa continue to spearhead our website development with Steph Rainbow giving us a crucial link to useful information and improving our communication. If you have any time (however little) and any social media awareness, please get in touch as we are constantly looking to increase and develop our online offering.

Thank you to the brilliant committee members who do a lot behind the scenes to make things happen and keep St Michael’s community buzzing. Our special thanks go to Barbara Young who left us to join a different committee, but is still so supportive of our group.

Kate Berry

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Pastoral and Worship Committee Report

2022 was another year of change and adjustment. It was with great sadness that we learnt the unexpected news of the death of our Committee Chair, Bronwen Parr, who had chaired the first two meetings of the year as usual. We are deeply grateful for her long and generous contribution to many aspects of church life and continue to miss her.

Kenneth's move to Salisbury brought change and challenges, but he had ensured that all was thoroughly in place for our worship to continue strongly. Though the effects of pandemic interruptions are still evident in attendance at worship and in parish life generally, it was heartening to see development. John Bannister and Ruth Goatly have provided continuity of ministry and we have benefited from the ministry of visiting clergy, and the contributions of Patsy Cann (Reader in training) and Barbara Young. We thank all church members involved in the preparation and running of our services.

Colin and the choir have played a significant and highly appreciated part in our worship at the Sunday 9.30 service, through leading the hymns and our cycle of musical settings for the liturgy, and additionally singing a Psalm and anthem. Easter Sunday, the service marking the departure of Kenneth, Anna and Alex Padley to Salisbury, and our usual cycle of three Carol Services were especially notable. The loyal support of past and continuing members of the choir is acknowledged. In September, we welcomed Sedona di Silva as our organ scholar; we also noted the appointment of our ex-scholar, Thomas Dilley, as Organ Scholar at Truro Cathedral.

Bishop Stephen Venner led the Confirmation Service in March, with one adult baptism and thirteen young people and adults confirmed.

Opportunities for study and discussion continued with Lent Groups, using Arthur Howells' “Little Book of Lent”. Its wide mix of spiritual writers and themes provided thoughtful participation in a Tuesday evening Zoom group, or on Wednesday mornings in person with post-discussion lunch. Two long-standing Home Groups continued to meet through the year.

The continuing effects of pandemic restrictions are particularly evident in our children's and youth groups. At the start of the year, Children's Church began meeting in the Parish Centre as more suitable than the school hall for smaller numbers. Attendance remained low but the small group is keen and enthusiastic. There were no Good Friday Workshops but the outdoor Children's Service, including making the Easter Garden, was well-attended and much appreciated. After a summer term of good weather, it ended with a picnic party and board games under the trees in the paddock. In the autumn term, Children's Church took part in the Harvest Service and produced a window display in church. The year ended with a very successful Nativity play, with the younger children giving a puppet show and three older children adding acted narration, before leading the congregation in the prayers. Our thanks go to Pauline Wiley and Jo Fabian for keeping the Sunday morning sessions for 5-11 years old running happily and positively.

Rebuilding provision for pre-school children and secondary age is a priority. Jenny Tarvet has had to stand down from Jellies owing to increasing work commitments, and we thank her for all she has achieved in welcoming and developing spiritual engagement

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with young people. In due course, we hope to restart a Tiny Tots weekday opportunity and an Admission to Communion group.

The contribution of the Bell Ringers is much appreciated. The team was able to return to a pattern of regular ringing closer to pre-pandemic years, and to resume ringing for weddings and the Folk Evening. One thing that was not “business as usual”, following the death of Queen Elizabeth, was tolling a single bell for an hour on the announcement and on the day of her funeral. Service and practice ringing was half-muffled during the official mourning period, except on the day of Proclamation of the King's Accession, when the team enjoyed celebratory ringing on open bells.

The much-valued Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving was held at the end of October. Fewer funeral services were held here but Bereavement Support continued to be offered by our trained members, Bronwen Hewer and Jenny Hehl. We thank them for this valuable ministry.

Much affected by pandemic interruptions, pastoral visiting and support has been important. The ministry at Fosse House led by Bronwen and Philip Parr had been greatly appreciated. Maggie Dodd, the Anna Chaplain, now takes Communion to Fosse House and offers ministry there and she has been supported by Patsy Cann. Sue Vaughan, with Kathryn Matthews and others, have provided a programme of walks and lunch. We are grateful for what they have done in reaching out to those who might appreciate church contact and the opportunity to meet socially. Thanks also go to other church members who offer support in various ways.

Alison Ferreira, our Safeguarding Officer, has continued to ensure that all requirements are met, and all relevant safeguarding training undertaken by those in positions to which it applies. Her efficiency and care are very important.

St. Michael's and St. Mary's have been regularly open daily, offering opportunity for personal prayer and quiet reflection. Our thanks to all involved in making our churches places of welcome – flower arrangers, cleaners, gardeners.

Finally, we wish to record in particular our very grateful thanks to the wardens, Val and Mark, who have contributed so much, particularly since Kenneth's departure.

Gillian Davey

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Safeguarding Report

The House of Bishops ‘Promoting a Safer Church’, the safeguarding policy statement of the Church of England, together with all supporting practice guidance which has been adopted by our PCC, remains the basis on which we implement safeguarding within the parish.

St Michael’s Church is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of children, young people, as well as vulnerable adults who are part of our church community. It is important to us that all our parishioners are able to worship with encouragement and safety.

In accordance with the Church of England guidelines, we continue to:

I wish to thank Mark Pedroz and Gillian Davey, acting chair of our Pastoral and Worship Committee, for their support and guidance during the interregnum.

Alison Ferreira

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Stewardship Committee Report

During 2022, the Stewardship Committee, charged with the oversight of finance, fabric and people , met six times, once in the Memorial Hall as there has been significant improvements in the fabric, management and letting of this important asset.

All of the above is ably assisted by the employed ministries of Georgie Ray (Parish Administrator), Danielle Argent (Halls Administrator) and Colin Hamling (Director of Music), and also the myriad volunteers who give of their time and skills quietly and faithfully. Their value is immeasurable and the parish would the poorer without them all.

Parish finances remain well-controlled and reserves are such that regular maintenance, compliance and improvements are affordable. We rely on regular giving from the worshipping community, generous benefactors and visitors to retain this strong position. During the year we received a generous legacy from a recently departed member of the community which has been invested appropriately.

We said goodbye to Kath Teal, our Parish Giving Scheme administrator and are delighted that Tony Fisher had taken on this ministry. Year on year more of us use this safe, efficient and time-saving method for regular giving to the parish.

Lettings income (including the regular income from the tenanted School House Flat) is growing, largely as a consequence of improving the facilities e.g. the kitchen and lighting in the Memorial Hall, and much-needed investment in the School Room at St Mary’s.

It must be noted, once again, that expenditure in the year was higher than income and we are grateful to the Friends of St Michaels for enabling much of the significant capital projects during the year.

2022 saw the completion of the damp remediation at St Michael’s with the removal, natural drying and the lime plastering of significant sections of the walls. The heating was back on for the Christmas celebrations!

Regular visitors to St Mary’s have appreciated the vast improvement to the car park at the rear of the church; as have their vehicles’ wheels.

Unseen by most, yet vital for the safety and comfort of all, is the servicing, inspection and testing of the facilities and fabric - from boilers, portable appliances, smoke and heat detectors and much more.

Stewardship of course extends beyond our parish and the Committee is renewing our commitment to becoming an Eco-church by 2025. This is not a box-ticking exercise; it is an ongoing outreach which will engage many of the parish and local community.

Finally, in 2022, we received the 5-yearly diocesan inspections of our fabric; there was nothing of note about which we were not already aware. There is significant work to be done and looming is the replacement of rotten timbers in the tower (this will cost in excess of £50K) and planning has already started.

Ken Young

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St Mary, Childwick Green Report

St Mary’s has in most respects enjoyed a good year.

For a large part of the past year, we have of course been in the interregnum triggered by Kenneth taking up his new role as Canon Treasurer at Salisbury Cathedral. We congratulate him on this exciting new position and wish him and his family every success and joy in a very special job. However, and a big however, he is much missed and our two Church wardens have done a quite amazing job keeping everything running and oiled, and they will know just how much varied and hard work the vicar of St Michael’s actually needs to undertake; it’s not just Sundays as some people might think.

It is with great joy (and I imagine with our warden’s relief) that we look forward to May 2023 when we will welcome Jonny Lloyd and his young family to pick up the reins.

Attendance numbers at St Mary's have held up well and continue fairly steadily above pre-Covid levels, with a number of regulars who also attend other churches but who appreciate the special traditional Evensong and style that we offer every Sunday. We are most grateful to the ministers and readers who have stepped up to take our services each week which has not only allowed us to continue, but also adds some variation and different styles to be enjoyed and challenged by.

One of the most gratifying and encouraging aspects of our rural little Church being open most days between 9 in the morning and 5 in the evening each day is the steady flow of very welcome visitors which is witnessed by the kind comments left in the Visitors Book, and by the considerable number of prayer requests which are written on cards and hung on the prayer tree. Many are quite moving and it is the practice of the minister to select a few of these to include in our intercessions each week. Many walkers will come and sit and reflect as they pause on their walk through, and very welcome they are (but sometimes, I wish they would wipe their feet better!)

Just being there as a quiet and beautiful place to gather thought is in itself a type of ministry.

Our ‘special space’ was perfect for the parish Day of Discernment which was a mix of reflection and projection and demonstrated what a unique, quiet, contemplative and refreshing environment can engender. In a very different way, it was also a joy to have the annual pet/animal service conducted by the Archdeacon held in St Mary’s Garden and which enabled the needed rural freedom for the varied visitors that day.

Our attached school room and garden continue to attract new user groups and act as a high quality and flexible community space and the revenue this produces is essential to our continued well-being.

Paul Barnes

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Minutes of the Annual Meetings 2022

Parish of St. Michael’s with St Mary’s

ANNUAL PARISH MEETINGS

MINUTES

Sunday 22[nd] May 2022

St Michael’s Church

10.15am. THE ANNUAL MEETING OF PARISHIONERS

1. Appointment of Clerk

Lynn Ashmore is willing to serve in this capacity. nem con

2. Election of Churchwardens

Val Chiesa & Mark Pedroz nem con

Kenneth thanked both for their time and hard work under recent difficult circumstances.

10.20. THE ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING

1. Apologies. Fiona Males, Ann Dean, Bronwen Hewer. Ken & Barbara Young and Guy Marshall.

2. To Receive the Revised Electoral Roll

The Electoral Roll is defined as a list of eligible people to vote at such meetings. Those who are not on the electoral roll and not resident in the Parish are not eligible to vote. Clergy are not eligible to vote in the elections of laity.

The total number on the Electoral Roll for 2022 is 179

3. To receive the revised minutes of the meeting held on 16[th] May 2021

Accurate record

Proposed: Jane Larman Seconded: Sue Dyson nem con

4. Election of members to St Albans Deanery Synod

The Synod meets 3 times a year and links St Michael’s to the next level for church governing. There are 3 people allocated to the St Albans Deanery Synod, namely Sue Dyson, Graham Willey and Billy Pither. Billy wishes to now step back and therefore this role is vacant.

As no one came forward to fill this role, the position remains vacant.

5. Delegation of Churchwardens’ power in respect of St. Mary’s, Childwick Green, to those elected as Deputy Churchwarden[s]

Churchwardens’ power has been delegated to Deputy Churchwarden[s] for over 30 years.

Proposed: Mark Pedroz Seconded: Graham Willey nem con

6. Election of Deputy Churchwarden[s]

Paul Barnes was elected.

Kenneth wishes it to be noted that whilst Paul is our longest serving officer he has, understandably, indicated his intention to stand down after the new vicar is appointed.

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Kenneth gave thanks to Paul who works so hard for St. Mary’s.

Proposed: Chris Allen Seconded: Russell Palmer nem con

7. Election of members to the PCC

There are 15 elected members on a rolling triennial basis. Currently there are 5 vacancies [with a 3-year term].

There are 4 nominations: David Carter, Lynn Ashmore, Sue Vaughan and Kevin Keenan.

Proposed: Jane Larman Seconded: Richard North nem con

This leaves three vacancies: one for the triennium ending APCM 2025; two for the period ending APCM 2023. PCC is empowered to fill these vacancies between APCMs.

It is noted that three of the four sub-committee chairs are not on the PCC. However, these committees need to report to the PCC at the six meetings held during the year. It would be, therefore, necessary to share PCC minutes and other papers with the committee chairs and other co-opts who wish.

Nigel Voyce to update the Charity Commission website with our latest trustee details.

Our thanks go to Fiona Males for her work as Secretary of PCC. Additionally, we remember in prayer Bronwen Parr who recently died and worked as Chair of the Pastoral & Worship Committee and will be missed.

8. Elections of St Mary’s sub-committee

The following lay members were elected:

Carolyn Barnes, Eike Davis, William Davis, Sarah Worth, Richard Rushman, Ingrid Rushman, Paul Barnes and Helen Chapman.

Proposed: Patsy Cann Seconded: Val Chiesa nem con

9. Election of Stewards (Sidesmen )

The following were elected

Proposed: Ginny Hawkins. Seconded: Sue Dyson nem con

Proposed: Ginny Hawkins. Seconded: Sue Dyson_nem con_
Chris Allen Bob May
Carolyn Barnes Guy Marshall
Roy Brooks Kathryn Matthews
Margaret Brooks John Matthews
Val Carberry Sarah McJannet
Guido Chiesa Richard North
Justin Costin Yolissa Palmer
Eike Davis Russell Palmer
Susan Drummond Stephanie Rainbow
Di Edworthy Neil Rainbow
John Facer Imogen Slaughter

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Alison Ferreira Jenny Tarvet
Mike Ford Anthony Taylor
Geoff Goodall Nigel Voyce
Jenny Hehl Maureen Voyce
Bronwen Hewer Graham Willey
Jacqueline Hoddy Gordon Wright
Gill Huckerby Barbara Young
Margaret Hughes Ken Young
John Hughes Kevin Yiu
Penny Kent Anne Yiu
Wendy Klein
Jane Larman
Cornelia Lawrence
Sophie Levitt
Fiona Males
Guy Marshall

It should be noted all Stewards who serve during the 9.30am service are required to have the appropriate safeguarding training and check needed by the end of August 2022.

10. Election of Assistant Churchwardens for St Michael’s

Rachel Naylor, Sue Dyson, Chris Allen and Anita Lindeman are willing to serve in this capacity.

Proposed: Mark Pedroz Seconded: Alison Ferreira nem con

Patsy Cann is presently on her Reader Training and in 12 months’ time completes this. Once licensed she could become an Ex-officio Member of the PCC. At next year’s meeting it will be necessary to enquire whether Patsy will be willing to do this

11. To receive the Annual Report of the PCC including Accounts for the year ended 31[st] December 2021

The AR has been approved by the PCC and Brendan Chambers [the Inspector of Accounts].

nem con

Nigel will send these docs to the Diocese and Charity Commission.

Many thanks to Nigel for his hard work on the accounts.

12. Appointment of Reviewing Accountant

Inspector of Accounts Brendan Chambers appointed on the basis that he will stand again.

Proposed: Sue Vaughan Seconded: Chris Allen nem con

13. Chairman’s remarks .

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The Chairman will confine himself this morning mainly to commenting on practicalities in three areas:

From these I will extract a little about a fourth area: i.e. mission principles worthy of ongoing deliberation as you go forward. This will leave next Sunday to set all of this onto a bigger canvas of big theology and history.

  1. Corona Recovery

All regular services and many of our activities are now back. Some have evolved – e.g. Lunch Club into walking + lunch, magazine into more electronic comms.

The 3 smaller services have all grown as we have emerged from pandemic, continuing the trend seen pre- corona: the Sunday 8am, 6pm and Wednesday 10.30am all averaged attendance of low teens in the first third of 2022.

9.30am a different picture. In the first third of 2022, adults were 2/3rds of 2019 levels, children just 60%. Re-establishing good habits is necessary for all ages – encourage one another; important message to get out there about children’s church back – as one part of our provision for children.

Tentative evidence since Easter suggests that this exhortation to re-establish healthy habits of worship is cutting through; numbers have firmed further at 9.30am. Easter Day was particularly striking – third strongest Easter 9.30am attendance in last 20 years and second strongest attendance by children in last 30 years. Vast majority had not come specifically to support the baptism candidates.

Occasional offices remain strong: Wedding backlog cleared; Backlog remaining of baptisms and Burial of Ashes

Halls occupancy strong. This is important (people + diversified income) Crude projections for this year:

Well done, Danielle.

Visitor numbers – important because visitors become pilgrims

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Quinquennial Inspections at both churches → medium-term projects

Fortunate to have the support of the Friends who have benefitted from legacies

Legacy of David Fletcher to PCC – reflects his character (generous and focussed on H&S) need to celebrate this and encourage others

Need to spend or invest - inflationary pressures coming down the line

Overall, we have weathered the last two years remarkably well – in large part due to generous donors. Inflation is looming; please join Parish Giving Scheme if you haven’t already and maintain or increase your support if circumstances permit

3. Vacancy

Timescale – IVM 7[th] June; Parish Profile; interviews;

Excellent teams, established policies, and robust structures; this will be necessary because this is an unusually large parish to be entering vacancy without any liturgical ministry (curates, readers, SSMs) formally licensed to it. Very grateful to those who have kindly agreed to contribute to those who are leading services. Make the most of the diversity of voice which they will bring while maintaining your commitment to a pattern of regular familiar worship.

Particular thanks to those who will be doing more – especially CWs; you need to cherish, protect and support them

4. Mission Principles

Finally, let me draw from the above a couple of observations which might contribute to your shared mission and ministry beyond the vacancy

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These studies identify one thing that is not associated with growth and several things that are.

Don’t fall succumb to the naïve assumption of the Telegraph-reading classes that churches labelled happy clappy grow and others don’t. It’s not true. We know, empirically, that growth and decline is not a function of church tradition or worship style.

No single formula or silver bullet but these studies say that growing churches are characterised by many or most of the following characteristics:

I commend all of these to your prayers, deliberations and collective action.

14. Matters arising from minutes of 16th May 2021or discussion of matters of general parochial interest – to be received in advance at kennethpadley@gmail.com.

No matters arising had been submitted in advance.

15. Date of Next Meeting

Next APCM 21[st] May 2023

Proposed. Mark Pedroz nem con

PCC Year Ahead :

These are prebooked at the relevant hall:

13[th] July – Memorial Hall; 7[th] September – Parish Centre; 2[nd] November – Parish Centre; 4[th] January 2023 – Parish Centre; 1[st] March – St Mary’s Schoolroom; 3[rd] May – Parish Centre

16. Grace

Meeting closed.

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Accounts for the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Michael, St Albans

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Treasurer’s Review for theperiod
**From ** Period start date To Period end date
1st January 2022 31st December 2022

I present the accounts for the year ended 31[st] December 2022 of St Michael’s Church with St Mary’s, Child ~~w~~ ick Green for consideration and reception by the APCM, having been approved by the PCC via email on ~~[ ] April 2022. T11 May 2023.~~ he accounts have been inspected by Brendan Chambers and his report is annexed to these accounts. The PCC express their grateful thanks to him for this undertaking.

These accounts have been prepared under the Charities Commission Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) 2005 for Accrual Accounts using the format of the Charity Accounting Templates and accompanying notes.

Review of Financial position at year end

As we recover from the pandemic we moved into an Interregnum with its associated period of change and challenges during which we were fortunate to maintain a vital level of donations and Gift Aid of £117k (2021 £128k). Our income further benefitted from a most generous legacy of £86k (2021 £5k). Overall expenditure increased £31k as we continued to maintain our buildings whilst energy bills across our buildings increased this year to £15k as opposed to £7k in 2021.

General (operating) Fund - Unrestricted

The General Fund showed a deficit of £17k (2021 £5k) despite the legacy attributed to this fund of £31k off set by the deficit on the unrestricted St Mary’s fund £(17k) now assigned to the General Fund as underwritten by St Michael’s PCC. Interregnum costs for the period May – Dec were £5k.

Designated Funds - Unrestricted

These funds showed an overall contribution of £20k (2021 £8k) due to the increase in Rent and Letting income of £23k as we return our lettings towards capacity levels. We continued to maintain our properties in good letting order with a new car park at St Marys and upgraded lighting in the Memorial Hall.

Designated Funds - Restricted

The Restricted Funds benefitted from a most generous legacy to our new Health and Safety Fund of £55k.

Reserves Policy

The long-term investments in Note 6 comprise of 4 separate investments in investment income and property units. These investments are stated in the Balance Sheet (Note 17) with combined market values as at 31[st] December 2021 of £343,664 (2020 £386,756). As with many investments we experienced a reduction in valuations during the year of £43,091 (2021 £48,375 increase) resulting in a cumulative unrealised revaluation reserve over original cost at the year-end of £175,030 (2021 £218,121).

Nigel Voyce ACMA (Retired)

PCC Treasurer

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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WALE5 Independent examinerfs report on the accounts St Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusto0$ st Michael's Parochial Church Council On accounts for the year ended 31" December 2022 Charity no lif any) 1132915 Set out on pages 1-18 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity {￿he Trust) for the year ended 31st De￿mber 2022. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for Ihe preparation of the accounls in accordance with the requirements of the Charrties Act 2011 {'Ihe Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(51{b) of the Act. Independent tThe charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 and l am qualrfied to examiner's statement undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the Institute of Financial Accountants I have completed my examinalion. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in conneclion with the which gives me cause to believe that in, any rnaterial respect.. the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act,. or the aco)unts did nol accord with the accounting records,. or the accounts did nol comply with the applicable requirements Con￿rning the fomi and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the a¢¢ounls give a 'twe and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent exarninalion. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this rewrt in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Ple8se delete the words in the brackets if th8y do not apply. Signed: Date: 26/J* Jz013 Name: BRENDAN CHAMBERS F.F.A. Relevant professional qualifiGation{s) or body (rf any): F.F.A. IER Oct 2018 23144

Address.. 4 HOLLYBUSH AVENUE, ST ALBANS HERTFORDSHIRE. AL2 3AD. Section B Disclosure Only Gomplele if the examiner needs tts highlight maleiial matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER Oct 2018 24144

St Michael's Parochial Church Council St Michael's Parochial Church Council St Michael's Parochial Church Council Charity No
(ifany)		 1132915
Annualaccountsfor the period
Period start date 01/01/2022 To Period end
date		 31/12/2022

Section A Statement of financial activities

Recommended categories by
activity
Guidance Notes
Incoming resources (Note 3)
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
S01
Charitable activities
S02
Other trading activities
S03
Investments
S04
Separate material item of income
S05
Other
S06
S07
Resources expended (Note 6)
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
S08
Charitable activities
S09
Separate material item of expense
S10
Other
S11
S12
S13
Net gains/(losses) on investments
S14
S15
Extraordinary items
S16
S17
S18
Other gains/(losses)
S19
S20
Reconciliation of funds:
S21
S22
Total
Net movement in funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
Total
Net income/(expenditure) before investment
gains/(losses)
Net income/(expenditure)
Transfers between funds
Other recognised gains/(losses):
Gains and losses on revaluation of fixed assets for the charity’s own use		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
income
funds
Endowment
funds
Total funds
Prior year
funds
£
£
£
£
£
F01
F02
F03
F04
F05		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
income
funds
Endowment
funds
Total funds
Prior year
funds
£
£
£
£
£
F01
F02
F03
F04
F05		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
income
funds
Endowment
funds
Total funds
Prior year
funds
£
£
£
£
£
F01
F02
F03
F04
F05		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
income
funds
Endowment
funds
Total funds
Prior year
funds
£
£
£
£
£
F01
F02
F03
F04
F05		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
income
funds
Endowment
funds
Total funds
Prior year
funds
£
£
£
£
£
F01
F02
F03
F04
F05
155,636 54,600 - 210,236 140,724
5,469 - - 5,469 3,226
9,926 - - 9,926 13,554
101,028 - 101,028 64,293
- - - - -
- - - - -
272,059 54,600 - 326,659 221,797
138,977 - - 138,977 103,664
130,040 - - 130,040 133,972
- - - - -
- - - - -
269,017 - - 269,017 237,636
3,042 54,600 - 57,642 15,839
-
- - - - 18,623
3,042 54,600 - 57,642 2,784
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
3,042 54,600 - 57,642 2,784
350,122 633 - 350,755 347,971
353,164 55,233 - 408,397
350,755

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Section B Balance sheet Unrestricted income fund$ Endowmènt Total thls fvnd$ Totsl last Fixed assets Intsngible assets Tangible assets Hèrltaga assets Investments F01 F02 F03 F04 F05 INote 15) (Note 14) (Note 161 (Note 17) Total flxed assets eos 343.665 343.665 386,756 .75 Current assets Stocks {Nots 18) Debtors (Note 19 Investments (Note 17.4) Cash ot bank and in hand (Note 24> Total curnnt assets 810 599 2,673 599 2.673 687 38.967 41,640 41,435 181.855 183,141 Credltors: amunts falllng due wlthln one year (Nots 20) B11 4,945 4,945 1,021 Not cunvnt assets/{Ilablllll•s) 812 182,120 Total assets l•ss current liabllltlos B13 568,876 Creditors: amunts falling due after one yoar (Noto 20) Provlslons for Ilabllltl B14 B15 Total net assets or Ilabllllias Funds of the Charity Endowmont funds (Note 27) Restrlctod In¢om• funds {Noto 27) Unregtrictsd funds Revaluation reserve B16 580.360 3,067 583,427 568.876 817 B18 55,233 55,233 353,164 175,030 .427 633 B19 353,164 175.030 28,194 350.122 218.121 568,876 Total fvnds B21 Signed by one or trustees on tehaw of al the trustees Dale of approval ddlmml s￿natU Print Name Mrs Valerie Chiesa- Church Warden duylng Interre num Nigel Voyce ACMA{rel'dl PCC Treasur 22104123 22104123 CC17a IExcel} 23104r2023 26144

Section C Notes to the accounts

Note 1 Basis of preparation

This section should be completed by all charities .

1.1 Basis of accounting

These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts.

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with:

the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities • and with  preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 • and with  the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.*

1.2 Going concern

If there are material uncertainties related to events or conditions that cast significant doubt on the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, please provide the following details or state "Not applicable", if appropriate:

An explanation as to those factors that support Not Applicable the conclusion that the charity is a going concern; Disclosure of any uncertainties that make the Not Applicable going concern assumption doubtful; Where accounts are not prepared on a going Not Applicable concern basis, please disclose this fact together with the basis on which the trustees prepared the accounts and the reason why the charity is not regarded as a going concern.

1.3 Change of accounting policy

The accounts present a true and fair view and the accounting policies adopted are those outlined in note { }.

Yes
No		 * -Tick as appropriate

Please disclose:

Please disclose:
(i) the nature of the change in accounting policy; Not Applicable
(ii) the reasons why applying the new accounting policy
provides more reliable and more relevant information;
and		 Not Applicable
(iii) the amount of the adjustment for each line affected
in the current period, each prior period presented and
the aggregate amount of the adjustment relating to
periods before those presented, 3.44 FRS 102 SORP.		 Not Applicable

1.4 Changes to accounting estimates

No changes to accounting estimates have occurred in the reporting period (3.46 FRS 102 SORP). Yes  * -Tick as appropriate No

Please disclose:

Please disclose:
(i) the nature of any changes; Not Applicable
(ii) the effect of the change on income and expense or
assets and liabilities for the current period; and		 Not Applicable
(iii) where practicable, the effect of the change in one or
more future periods.		 Not Applicable

1.5 Material prior year errors

No material prior year error have been identified in the reporting period (3.47 FRS 102 SORP).

Yes  * -Tick as appropriate No

Please disclose:

Please disclose:
(i) the nature of the prior period error; Not Applicable
(ii) for each prior period presented in the accounts, the
amount of the correction for each account line item
affected; and		 Not Applicable
(iii) the amount of the correction at the beginning of the
earliest prior period presented in the accounts.		 Not Applicable

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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

Note 2 Accounting policies 2.2 INCOME

This standard list of accounting policies has been applied by the charity except for those ticked "No" or "N/a". Where a different or additional policy has been adopted then this is detailed in the box below.

Recognition of income
Gifts in kind for use by the charity are included in the SoFA as income from donations
when receivable.
Support costs
The charity has incurred expenditure on support costs.
Volunteer help
Donated goods for resale are measured at fair value on initial recognition, which is the
expected proceeds from sale less the expected costs of sale, and recognised in 'Income
from other trading activities' with the corresponding stock recognised in the balance
sheet. On its sale the value of stock is charged against 'Income from other trading
activities' and the proceeds from sale are also recognised as 'Income from other trading
activities'.
Goods donated for on-going use by the charity are recognised as tangible fixed assets
and included in the SoFA as incoming resources when receivable.
The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described
in the trustees’ annual report.
These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when:
 the charity becomes entitled to the resources;
· it is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the resources; and
 the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Donated goods
Contractual income and
performance related
grants
Offsetting
There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or income and expenses, unless required or
permitted by the FRS 102 SORP or FRS 102.
Grants and donations
Grants and donations are only included in the SoFA when the general income recognition
criteria are met (5.10 to 5.12 FRS102 SORP).
This is only included in the SoFA once the charity has provided the related goods or
services or met the performance related conditions.
Donated goods are measured at fair value (the amount for which the asset could be
exchanged) unless impractical to do so.
In the case of performance related grants, income must only be recognised to the extent
that the charity has provided the specified goods or services as entitlement to the grant
only occurs when the performance related conditions are met (5.16 FRS 102 SORP).
Legacies
Legacies are included in the SOFA when receipt is probable, that is, when there has
been grant of probate, the executors have established that there are sufficient assets in
the estate and any conditions attached to the legacy are either within the control of the
charity or have been met.
Government grants
The charity has received government grants in the reporting period
Tax reclaims on
donations and gifts
Gift Aid receivable is included in income when there is a valid declaration from the donor.
Any Gift Aid amount recovered on a donation is considered to be part of that gift and is
treated as an addition to the same fund as the initial donation unless the donor or the
terms of the appeal have specified otherwise.
Donated services and facilities that are consumed immediately are recognised as income
with an equivalent amount recognised as an expense under the appropriate heading in
the SOFA.
The cost of any stock of goods donated for distribution to beneficiaries is deemed to be
the fair value of those gifts at the time of their receipt and they are recognised on receipt.
In the reporting period in which the stocks are distributed, they are recognised as an
expense at the carrying amount of the stocks at distribution.
Donated services and
facilities
Donated services and facilities are included in the SOFA when received at the value of
the gift to the charity provided the value of the gift can be measured reliably.
Income from interest,
royalties and dividends
This is included in the accounts when receipt is probable and the amount receivable can
be measured reliably.
Income from membership
subscriptions
Membership subscriptions received in the nature of a gift are recognised in Donations
and Legacies.
Membership subscriptions which gives a member the right to buy services or other
benefits are recognised as income earned from the provision of goods and services as
income from charitable activities.		 Yes
No
N/a		 Yes
No
N/a		 Yes
No
N/a
Yes
No
N/a
Yes
No
N/a
Yes
No
N/a
Yes
No
N/a
Yes
No
N/a
Yes
No
N/a
Yes
No
N/a
Yes
No
N/a
Yes
No
N/a
Yes
No
N/a
Yes
No
N/a
Yes
No
N/a
Yes
No
N/a
Yes
No
N/a
Yes
No
N/a
Yes
No
N/a
Yes
No
N/a
Yes
No
N/a
Yes
No
N/a

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2.4 ASSETS
Intangible fixed assets
Heritage assets
Settlement of insurance
claims
Insurance claims are only included in the SoFA when the general income recognition
criteria are met (5.10 to 5.12 FRS102 SORP) and are included as an item of other
income in the SoFA.
They are valued at cost.
These are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and cost at least
Redundancy cost
The charity made no redundancy payments during the reporting period.
Deferred income
No material item of deferred income has been included in the accounts.
Creditors
The charity has creditors which are measured at settlement amounts less any trade
discounts
Provisions for liabilities
A liability is measured on recognition at its historical cost and then subsequently
measured at the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation at the
reporting date
Basic financial
instruments
The charity has intangible fixed assets, that is, non-monetary assets that do not have
physical substance but are identifiable and are controlled by the charity through custody
or legal rights. The amortisation rates and methods used are disclosed in note 9.5
They are valued at cost.
The charity has heritage assets, that is, non-monetary assets with historic, artistic,
scientific, technological, geophysical or environmental qualities that are held and
maintained principally for their contribution to knowledge and culture. The depreciation
rates and methods used as disclosed in note 9.6.1.4.
This includes any realised or unrealised gains or losses on the sale of investments and
any gain or loss resulting from revaluing investments to market value at the end of the
year.
2.3 EXPENDITURE AND LIABILITIES
Liability recognition
Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or
constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the
obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.
Investment gains and
losses
The charity accounts for basic financial instruments on initial recognition as per
paragraph 10.7 FRS102 SORP. Subsequent measurement is as per paragraphs 11.17
to 11.19, FRS102 SORP.
Tangible fixed assets for
use by charity
The depreciation rates and methods used are disclosed in note 9.2.
Governance and support
costs
Support costs have been allocated between governance costs and other support.
Governance costs comprise all costs involving public accountability of the charity and its
compliance with regulation and good practice.
Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost
categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources, eg allocating property costs
by floor areas, or per capita, staff costs by the time spent and other costs by their usage.
They are valued at cost.
Investments
Fixed asset investments in quoted shares, traded bonds and similar investments are
valued at initially at cost and subsequently at fair value (their market value) at the year
end. The same treatment is applied to unlisted investments unless fair value cannot be
measured reliably in which case it is measured at cost less impairment.
Investments held for resale or pending their sale and cash and cash equivalents with a
maturity date of less than 1 year are treated as current asset investments
Grants with performance
conditions
Where the charity gives a grant with conditions for its payment being a specific level of
service or output to be provided, such grants are only recognised in the SoFA once the
recipient of the grant has provided the specified service or output.
Grants payable without
performance conditions
Where there are no conditions attaching to the grant that enables the donor charity to
realistically avoid the commitment, a liability for the full funding obligation must be
recognised.
Stocks and work in
progress
Stocks held for sale as part of non-charitable trade are measured at the lower or cost or net
realisable value.
Goods or services provided as part of a charitable activity are measured at net realisable value
based on the service potential provided by items of stock.
Work in progress is valued at cost less any foreseeable loss that is likely to occur on the contract.
Debtors
Debtors (including trade debtors and loans receivable) are measured on initial recognition at
settlement amount after any trade discounts or amount advanced by the charity. Subsequently,
they are measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be received.		 Yes
No
N/a		 Yes
No
N/a		 Yes
No
N/a
Yes
No
N/a
Yes
No
N/a
Yes
No
N/a
Yes
No
N/a
Yes
No
N/a
Yes
No
N/a
Yes
No
N/a
Yes
No
N/a
Yes
No
N/a
Yes
No
N/a
Yes
No
N/a
Yes
No
N/a
Yes
No
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No
N/a
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No
N/a
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N/a

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POLICIES ADOPTED
ADDITIONAL TO OR
DIFFERENT FROM
THOSE ABOVE
Current asset investments		 The charity has has investments which it holds for resale or pending their sale and cash and cash
equivalents with a maturity date less than one year. These include cash on deposit and cash
equivalents with a maturity date of less than one year held for investment purposes rather than to
meet short term cash commitments as they fall due.
They are valued at fair value except where they qualify as basic financial instruments.		 Yes
No
N/a
 Yes
No
N/a
 Yes
No
N/a
Yes
No
N/a

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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

Note 3 Analysis of income

Note 3 Analysis of income Analysis of income Analysis of income Analysis of income Analysis of income Analysis of income Analysis of income
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
income
funds
Endowment
funds
Total funds
Prior year
£
£
Donations and gifts
97,259- -97,259 112,738
Gift Aid
20,140- -20,140 15,836
Legacies
31,500 54,600-86,100 5,191
General grants provided by government/other
charities
6,737- -6,737 6,959
Membership subscriptions and sponsorships
which are in substance donations
- - - - -
Donatedgoods,facilities and services
- - - - -
Other
- - - -
Total 155,636 54,600 - 210,236 140,724
- - - - -
- - - - -
Activities for generating/raising funds
5,469- -5,469 3,226
Other
- - - - -
Total 5,469 - -5,469 3,226
- - - - -
Traidcraft
- - - - -
PCC Fees
9,926- -9,926 13,554
Other
- - - - -
Total 9,926 - -9,926 13,554
Interest income
- - - - -
Dividend income
14,549- -14,549 13,440
Rental and letting income
86,479- -86,479 50,853
Other
- - - - -
Total 101,028 - -101,028 64,293
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
Total
- - - - -
Conversion of endowment funds into income
- - - - -
Gain on disposal of a tangible fixed asset held
forcharity's ownuse
- - - - -
Gain on disposal of a programme related
investment
- - - - -
Royalties from the exploitation of intellectual
propertyrights
- - - - -
Other
- - - - -
Total
- - - - -
272,059 54,600-326,659 221,797
Other information:
Charitable
activities:
Other trading
activities:
Income from
investments:
Separate
material item
of income:
Analysis
Donations
and legacies:
TOTAL INCOME
Other:		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
income
funds
Endowment
funds
Total funds
Prior year
£
£
Analysis
Donations and gifts 97,259 - - 97,259 112,738
Gift Aid 20,140 - - 20,140 15,836
Legacies 31,500 54,600 - 86,100 5,191
General grants provided by government/other
charities		 6,737 - - 6,737 6,959
Membership subscriptions and sponsorships
which are in substance donations		 - - - - -
Donatedgoods,facilities and services - - - - -
Other - - - -
Total 155,636 54,600 - 210,236 140,724
- - - - -
- - - - -
Activities for generating/raising funds 5,469 - - 5,469 3,226
Other - - - - -
Total 5,469 - - 5,469 3,226
- - - - -
Traidcraft - - - - -
PCC Fees 9,926 - - 9,926 13,554
Other - - - - -
Total 9,926 - - 9,926 13,554
Interest income - - - - -
Dividend income 14,549 - - 14,549 13,440
Rental and letting income 86,479 - - 86,479 50,853
Other - - - - -
Total 101,028 - - 101,028 64,293
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
Total - - - - -
Conversion of endowment funds into income - - - - -
Gain on disposal of a tangible fixed asset held
forcharity's ownuse
-		 - - - -
Gain on disposal of a programme related
investment		 - - - - -
Royalties from the exploitation of intellectual
propertyrights		 - - - - -
Other - - - - -
Total - - - - -
272,059 54,600 - 326,659 221,797
All income in the prior year was unrestricted except for:
(please provide description and amounts)		 Not Applicable
Where any endowment fund is converted into income in the
reporting period, please give the reason for the conversion.
Not Applicable
Within the income items above the following items are
material: (please disclose the nature, amount and any prior
year amounts)		 Single legacyof £86,100 of which £54,600 is Restricted

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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

Note 6
Expenditure on
raising funds:
Expenditure on
charitable
activities
TOTAL EXPENDIT
Other
Separate material
item of expense		 Analysis of expenditure
Analysis Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
income
funds
Endowment
funds
Total funds
Prior year
£
£
Incurred seeking donations - - - - -
Incurred seeking legacies - - - - -
Incurred seeking grants - - - - -
Operating membership schemes and
social lotteries		 - - - - -
Staging fundraising events 9,043 - - 9,043 7,017
Fudraising agents - - - - -
Operating charity shops - - - - -
Operating a trading company
undertaking non-charitable trading
activity		 - - - - -
Advertising, marketing, direct mail and
publicity		 91 - - 91 100
Start up costs incurred in generating
new source of future income		 - - - - -
Database development costs - - - - -
Other trading activities 71,649 71,649 35,680
Investment management costs: - - - - -
Portfolio management costs - - - - -
Cost of obtaining investment advice - - - - -
Investment administration costs - - - - -
Intellectual property licencing costs - - - - -
Rent collection, property repairs and
maintenance charges		 58,194 - - 58,194 60,867
- - - - -
Total expenditure on raising funds 138,977
-		 - 138,977 103,664
Missionary and Charitable Giving 1,132 - - 1,132 1,786
Parish Share 86,742 - - 86,742 86,736
Ministry 8,643 - - 8,643 18,008
Worship/Choir/Organ 17,320 - - 17,320 13,222
Administration 16,203 - - 16,203 14,220
Total expenditure on charitable
activities		 130,040 - - 130,040 133,972
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
Total - - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
Total other expenditure - - - - -
URE
269,017 - - 269,017 237,636

Other information:

Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities

Activity or
programme		 Activities undertaken directly Activities undertaken directly Grant
funding
of
activities		 Support
Costs		 Total this
year		 Total
prior year
£ £ £ £ £
Activity 1
Activity2		 Missionary and Charitable Giving-UK 0 1,132 1,786
Missionary and Charitable Giving-Overseas 0 0 0
Other Parish,Ministry,Worshipa nd Administration 0 128,908 132,186
Total 0 130,040 133,972
Prior year expenditure on charitable activities
can be analysed as follows:
GivingtorecognisedRegistered Charities
Within the expenditure items above the
following items are material: (please disclose
the nature, amount and any prior year
amounts)

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Section C Notes to the accounts

Note 10 Details of certain items of expenditure

10.1 Fees for examination of the accounts

Please provide details of the amount paid for any statutory external scrutiny of accounts and other services provided by your independent examiner. If nothing was paid please enter '0' in the appropriate box(es).

Independent examiner’s fees Assurance services other than audit or independent examination Tax advisory fees Other fees (for example: financial advice, consultancy, accountancy services) paid to the independent examiner

This year
£		 Last year
£
200 200

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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

Note 11 Paid employees

Please complete this note if the charity has any employees.

11.1 Staff Costs

Salaries and wages
Social security costs
Other employee benefits
Total staff costs
Pension costs (defined contribution scheme)
Please provide details of expenditure on staff working for the
charity whose contracts are with and are paid by a related party		 This year
£		 Last year
£
32,929 31,211
- -
- -
- -
32,929 31,211
Not Applicable

Please give details of the number of employees whose total employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) fell within each band of £10,000 from £60,000 upwards. If there are no such transactions, please enter 'true' in the box provided.

No employees received employee benefits (excluding employer TRUE pension costs) for the reporting period of more than £60,000

Band Number of employees Number of employees Number of employees
£60,000 to £69,999
£70,000 to £79,999
£80,000 to £89,999
£90,000 to £99,999
£100,000 to £109,999
11.2 Average head count in the year
Please provide the total amount paid to
key management personnel (includes
trustees and senior management) for
their services to the charity
The parts of the charity in which the
employees work
This year
Number		 Last year
Number
Fundraising - -
Charitable Activities - -
Governance - -
Other 4 4
Total 4 4

11.3 Ex-gratia payments to employees and others (excluding trustees) Please complete if an ex-gratia payment is made.

Please explain the nature of the payment Please state the legal authority or reason for making the payment Please state the amount of the payment (or value of any waiver of a right to an asset)

11.4 Redundancy payments Please complete if any redundancy or termination payment is made in the period.

Total amount of payment

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The nature of the payment (cash, asset etc.) The extent of redundancy funding at the balance sheet date

Please state the accounting policy for any redundancy or termination payments

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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

Note 17 Investment assets

Please complete this note if the charity has any investment assets.

17.1 Fixed assets investments (please provide for each class of investment)

Carrying (fair) value at beginning of
period
Add:additions to investments during
period
Less:disposals at carrying value
Less: impairments
Add: Reversal of impairments
Add/(deduct):transfer in/(out) in the
period
Add/(deduct):*net gain/(loss) on
revaluation
Carrying (fair) value at end of year		 Cash &
cash
equivalents		 Listed
investments		 Investment
properties		 Social
investments		 Other Total
- 386,756 - - - 386,756
- - - - - -
- - - - - -
- - - - - -
- - - - - -
- - - - - -
- - 43,091 - - - - 43,091
- 343,665 - - - 343,665

*Please specify additions resulting from acquisitions through business combinations, if any.

Please note that Fair Value in this context is the amount for which an asset could be exchanged between knowlegable and willing parties in an arm's length transaction. For traded securities, the fair value is the value of the security quoted on the London Stock Exchange Daily Official List or equivalent. For other assets where there is no market price on a traded market, it is the trustees' or valuers' best estimate of fair value.

17.2 Please provide a breakdown of investments shown above agreeing with the balance sheet row B04 differentiating between those held at fair value and those held at cost less impairment.

Analysis of investments

Cash or cash equivalents Listed investments Investment properties Social investments Other investments

Total

Grand total (Fair value at year end+Cost less impairment)

Fair value at year end Cost less impairment
£ £
- -
343,665 -
- -
- -
- -
343,665 -

17.3 If your charity holds investment properties, please complete the following note:

(i) Explain the methods and significant assumptions in determining the fair value of investment property held by the charity (ii) Name or independent valuer, if applicable, and relevant qualifications

(iii) Provide details of any restrictions on the ability to realise investment property or on the remittance of income or disposal proceeds (iv) Explain any contractual obligations for the purchase, construction or development of investment property or for repairs, maintenance or enhancements

Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable

17.4 Please provide a breakdown of current asset investments, if applicable, agreeing with the balance sheet.

Analysis of current asset investments

Cash or cash equivalents Listed investments Investment properties Social investments Other investments Total

This year Last year
£ £
- -
- -
343,665 386,756
- -
- -
- -
343,665 386,756

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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

Note 18 Stocks

Please complete this note if the charity holds any stock items

18.1 Please state the carrying amount of stock and work in progress analysed between activities.

activities.
Charitable activities:
Opening
Added in period
Expensed in period
Impaired
Closing
Other trading activities:
Opening
Added in period
Expensed in period
Impaired
Closing
Other:
Opening
Added in period
Expensed in period
Impaired
Closing
Total this year
Total previous year		 Stock Donated goods Work in
progress
For
distribution		 For resale For
distribution		 For resale
£ £ £ £ £
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- 599 - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- 599 - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- 599 - - -
- 599 - - -

18.2 Please specify the carrying amount of any stocks pledged as security for liabilities

Not Applicable

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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

Note 19 Debtors and prepayments

Please complete this note if the charity has any debtors or prepayments.

Please complete this note if the charity has any
debtors or prepayments.
Note 19 Debtors and prepayments
19.1 Analysis of debtors
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
Other debtors		 This year
£		 Last year
£
2,673 687
- -
2,673 687

Total

Please complete 19.2 where a material debtor is recoverable more than a year after the reporting date.

19.2 Analysis of debtors recoverable in more than 1 year (included in debtors above)

Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
Other debtors
Total		 This year
£		 Last year
£
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

Note 20 Creditors and accruals

Please complete this note if the charity has any creditors or accruals.

20.1 Analysis of creditors

Accruals for grants payable
Bank loans and overdrafts
Trade creditors
Payments received on account for contracts or
performance-related grants
Accruals and deferred income
Taxation and social security
Other creditors
Total		 Amounts falling due
within oneyear		 Amounts falling due
within oneyear		 Amounts falling due after
more than oneyear		 Amounts falling due after
more than oneyear
This year
£		 Last year
£		 This year
£		 Last year
£
- - - -
- - - -
- - - -
- - - -
- - - -
- - - -
4,945 1,021 - -
4,945 1,021 - -

20.2 Deferred income

Please complete this note if the charity has deferred income.

Please explain the reasons why income is deferred.

Movement in deferred income account
Balance at the start of the reporting period
Amounts added in current period
Amounts released to income from previous periods
Balance at the end of the reporting period		 This year
£		 Last year
£
- -
- -
- -
- -

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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

Note 21 Provisions for liabilities and charges

Please complete this note if you have included in charity expenditure any provisions. A provision is made when the charity has a liability of uncertain timing or amount.

21.1 Please provide:

- a brief description of any obligations on the balance sheet and the expected amount and timing of resulting payments; - an indication of the uncertainties about the amount or timing of those outflows; and - the amount of any expected reimbursement, stating the amount of any asset that has been recognised for that expected reimbursement.

21.2 Movements in recognised provisions and funding commitment during the period

Balance at the start of the reporting period
Amounts added in current period
Amounts charged against the provision in the current period
Unused amounts reversed during the period
Balance at the end of the reporting period		 This year
£		 Last year
£
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

21.3 For any funding commitment that is not recognised as a liability or provision, provide details of commitment made, the time frame of that commitment, any performance-related conditions and details of how the commitment will be funded (with contracts for capital expenditure separately identified).

21.4 Where unrestricted funds have been designated to a fund commitment, please disclose the nature of any amounts designated and the likely timing of that expenditure.

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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

Note 24 Cash at bank and in hand

Other Deposit Accounts
Cash at bank and on hand
Total
Short term cash investments (less than 3 months maturity date)
Short term deposits		 This year
£		 Last year
£
- -
107,254 107,254
130,766 71,075
3,415 3,526
241,435 181,855

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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

Note 27 Charity funds

27.1 Details of material funds held and movements during the CURRENT reporting period

Please give details of the movements of material individual funds in the reporting period together with a balancing figure for 'Other funds'. The 'Total funds' figure below should reconcile to 'Total funds' in the blanace sheet.

* Key: PE - permanent endowment funds; EE - expendible endowment funds; R - restricted income funds, including special trusts, of the charity; and U - unrestricted funds

funds
Fund names Type PE, EE
**R or UR ***		 Purpose and Restrictions Fund
balances
brought
forward		 Income Expenditure Transfers Gains and
losses		 Fund
balances
carried
forward
£ £ £ £ £ £
General Fund UR GeneralOperatingFund - 4,660 183,659 - 201,003 - - - 22,004
ParishCentre UR Operation/Lettings 11,927 34,339 - 24,303 - - 21,963
Organ Fund UR Organ Maintenance 10,931 504 - 184 - - 11,251
Tower West -Grimthorpe UR Tower Maintenance -3,041 508 - - - - 2,533
Churchyard- Forrester UR ChurchyardMaintenance 10,634 625 - - - 11,259
Healthand Safety R H& S equipmentandmaintenance - 54,600 - - - 54,600
ChangeRingers UR Society ofChangeRingers 3,461 450 - 432 - - 3,479
School HouseFlat UR Rentalandmaintenance of Flat - 4,570 14,330 - 4,248 - - 5,512
GoldhawkCapital Fund UR Specific Church Maintenance 306,933 - - - - 306,933
Goldhawk Woodwork Fund UR Restore woodwork in church 3,323 - - - - 3,323
ChoralScholarship UR Encourage ChoralScholars 1,689 170 -535 - - 1,324
ChoristersFund UR Choir 2,835 797 -579 - - 3,053
Memorial Hall UR Lettings - 7,966 34,069 -30,724 - - - 4,621
Redecoration Fund UR Church Redecoration 18,626 - - 4,401 - - 14,225
Traidcraft R Trading of Eco Conscious goods 633 - - - - 633
Total Funds 350,755 324,051 - 266,409 - - 408,397

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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

Note 27 Charity funds (cont)

27.2 Details of material funds held and movements during the PREVIOUS reporting period

Please give details of the movements of material individual funds in the reporting period together with a balancing figure for 'Other funds'. The 'Total funds' figure below should reconcile to 'Total funds' in the balance sheet.

* Key: PE - permanent endowment funds; EE - expendible endowment funds; R - restricted income funds, including special trusts, of the charity; and U - unrestricted funds

funds
Fund names Type PE, EE
**R or UR ***
Purpose and Restrictions		 1/1/21 Fund
balances b/f
£		 Income
£		 Expenditure
£		 Transfers
£		 Gains and
losses
£		 31/12/21
Fund
balances c/f
£
General Fund UR GeneralOperatingFund -64,804 158,710 - 163,723 65,157 - - 4,660
ParishCentre UR Lettings/Maintenance 15,220 13,311 - 16,604 - - 11,927
School HouseFlat UR Lettings/Maintenance -5,301 15,013 - 14,282 - - - 4,570
Redecoration Fund UR Church Redecoration 17,521 1,105 - - - 18,626
Memorial Hall UR Lettings/Maintenance 15,739 21,146 - 44,851 - - - 7,966
Tower WestGrimthorpeFund UR Major BuildProject 4,286 2,055 -9,382 - - -3,041
GoldhawkCapital Fund UR Church Maintenance 353,467 - - -65,157 18,623 306,933
Other funds UR N/a 11,843 10,457 11,206 - - 33,506
Total Funds 347,971 221,797 - 237,636 - 18,623 350,755

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Section C Notes to the Accounts (cont)

Note 29 Additional Discosures

The following are significant matters which are not covered in other notes and need to be included to provide a proper understanding of the accounts.

Endowment Fund Assets - Held in trust for the PCC by the Diocese

These assets have been left to St Michael's PCC by our benefactors in trust for the invested income to be used for designated purposes by the church.

The PCC can change the investment but is not authorised to spend the capital comprising those funds without Diocese authority

(i) Capital

The market value of such Endowment funds at the balance sheet date was as follows:

CBF CBF CBF CBF
Investmnt Investmnt Deposit 2022 Deposit
Fund (UK Fund (UK Total 2022 Accrued Interest Accrued
equity equity Unrealised Interest rec'd and Interest
stocks Withdrawn stocks Gain/(Loss) 31/12/21 withdrawn 31/12/22
Value at Value at
31/12/21 31/12/22
St Michael's £ £ £ £ £ £
(1) Chancel Fund 1,450 1,281 -169
(2) Dashwood bequest (Upkeep Gdn of 7,016 6,198 -818
(3) Forrester bequest (Churchyard Upkeep) 23,792 21,019 -2,773
(4) Grimthorpe bequest (Church Repair Fund) 19,317 17,066 -2,251
St Mary's
(1) Joel bequest 63,988 72,428 8,440 3,191 1,962 5,153
Total at Year End 115,563 117,992 2,429

(ii) Income

Dividends from equity investments are included in the Statement of Financial Acivities on Section C Note 3 Interest on the St Mary's CBF Deposit Account is held by the Diocesan Office and does not form part of the capital

(iii) Joshua Lomax (For a Sermon)

The value at 31/12/22 was £273 (2021 £308)

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