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2021-12-31-accounts

The Parochial Church Council of St. John the Baptist Church, Meopham

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2021

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE, AND MANAGEMENT

St John the Baptist Church is situated in Wrotham Road Meopham in the County of Kent.

It is part of the Diocese of Rochester within the Church of England.

The correspondence address is The Parish Office, St John’s Centre, Wrotham Road, Meopham Kent DA13 0AA.

The Parochial Church Council (PCC) is a corporate body established by the Church of England. The PCC operates under the Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1956 and is a registered charity with the Charity Commission.

The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules (Revised 2020 edition).

Membership

Members of the PCC (Trustees) are either ex officio or elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) in accordance with the Church Representation Rules.

During 2021 and up to the date of this report, the following served as Trustees and Members of the PCC:

Ex-Officio Members:

Ex-Officio Members: Ex-Officio Members:
The Revd Canon Alyson Davie Rector/PCC Chairman/ From June 2014
Standing Committee
Mr Peter Kettle Licenced Lay Minister/ From May 2021
PCC Secretary
Mrs Jill Kettle
 Churchwarden From April 2021
Mrs Veronica Rees Deanery Synod Representative From July 2019
Mrs Jenny Wood Deanery Synod Representative From April 2020

Members : Mrs Ruth Blake (from September 2020), Mrs Anne Crouch (from September 2020), Mr Dennis Fairweather (from September 2020, elected as Lay PCC Chairman November 2020), Mrs Jackie Hunter (Treasurer/ Standing Committee, from May 2019), Mr Peter Kettle (Secretary/ Standing Committee to April 2021), Mr Jeff Richards (retired April 2020), Miss Sarah Richards (retired April 2020), Mrs Linda Sims (from April 2019, Buildings Development Group from October 2020), and Mr Roger Wisdom (Buildings Development Group to April 2020/Standing Committee, from May 2019).

OBJECTIVES, ACTIVITIES, ACHIEVEMENTS, AND FUTURE PLANS

The PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent in promoting within the parish the whole mission of the church - pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical.

It delivers public benefit through regular Sunday and weekday public worship and meetings for prayer. It also has responsibility for the teaching of Christianity and its values and the promotion of the mission of the Church. In addition, it seeks to give financial support to UK and overseas charities and missions.

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It also has maintenance responsibilities for the St. John’s Centre, which is a resource available for use by parishioners and local residents.

The PCC met on 8 occasions during the year with an average attendance of 89%. These included 6 regular meetings, plus special meetings to (a) appoint officers following the 2021 APCM and (b) a special meeting using Zoom video-conferencing to discuss repairs to the bell tower. Zoom conferencing was also used for Covid-safety reasons for the regular meetings held in January and March.

The PCC is supported by several Development and Task Groups which form part of the working structure of the PCC.

Standing Committee

This is the only committee required by Church regulations. It has the authority to transact the business of the PCC between its meetings, subject to any directions given by the PCC.

Task Groups

Task Groups are formed to report to the full PCC on any matters which they have been specifically asked to consider. The Outward Giving task group formed in 2019 continued its work and a new group was established to consider ways of improving the church’s financial position.

Outward Giving

At its January 2021 meeting the PCC re-affirmed its commitment to give 10% of income every year to a small set of chosen beneficiaries with strong or developing links to the church. These were chosen by church members following a special service held on 15 August. Three main beneficiaries to be supported in the next three years – the Itolwa/Kondoa Companionship Link, Autism South East and the Church Mission Society – were each allocated £1,800. Three other beneficiaries - Gravesham Foodbank, L’Arche UK, and St Luke’s Healthcare – received one-off payments of £410 each. This funding was mainly covered by a gift-aided anonymous donation of £5,000.

Gift Aid Co-Ordinator’s Report for year ending 31/12/21

Income from Giving for unrestricted use 2021 2020
£ £
Standing orders, direct debits and cheques 33,896 45,963
Tax recoverable on income 8,741 11,602
Income from which gift aid cannot be claimed 2,820 1,260
Open plate collections 432 799
Sundry donations 2,561 1,491

Over the course of the year 53 people made donations either by standing order or by cheque, the majority of which were eligible for Gift Aid. The Diocese has set up the Parish Giving Scheme which is an alternative method of managing payments and can now be used for regular giving.

During the period of lock-down the open plate donations were not possible and therefore the income has fallen further in 2021, however it is pleasing to note that a number of envelope givers have converted to regular planned giving electronically or by cheque. Currently there are no weekly envelopes being used.

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Worship, Mission & Ministry Development Group

This group considers and advises on the strategy and development of worship, mission, and ministry in the life of the Church.

During 2021, we continued to be regulated in our activities because of the Covid -19 pandemic. The resumption of public worship in March was appreciated by many even with restrictions. Government guidelines eased some of our restrictions towards the end of the year and that has helped to encourage more people to return to come along to public worship confident that they can do so safely. Morning Prayer by Zoom on weekdays has continued throughout 2021.

Baptisms and Weddings We held 6 baptisms in 2021 and 2 weddings. Most weddings and baptisms booked for 2020 and 2021 have rebooked for 2022.

Funerals continued throughout 2021 most returning to a service in church or crematorium. We held 16 funerals and 10 burials of cremated remains.

Outreach

Children and families’ outreach and worship activities have resumed from late summer 2021. There was a healthy participation of young families in the Harvest Thanksgiving and Carol Services. Several Sunday afternoon meetings for children and families were held between October and December. A ‘Sunday Afternoon Club’ offering worship, craft activities and food has now been established and promoted. It began meeting monthly in February 2022.

In the run-up to the Cop-26 conference a ‘Facing Climate Change’ bible study course was run in August-September and a special ‘Climate Sunday’ morning service was held on 31 October. Both the course and service attracted non-churchgoers.

While cafes were unable to open due to Covid restrictions, Community Café ran as a support group during April and May. During this time we had a closed membership of 15 mainly elderly people living on their own. The Café resumed regular operations in June. There is a regular attendance of 20 – 30 people, including church members and others from the wider local community. The café continues to link with organisations who offer support including HI Kent, Green Doctors (Groundwork South) and Age UK.

The Alzheimer’s Support Group has now come under the care and support of the PCC and renamed itself as Meopham Carers Support Group. As restrictions have been lifted it has been able to meet weekly, giving much needed support to those who are caring for loved ones with dementia.

Pastoral Care

Services of Holy Communion in Care Homes and Home Communions have largely been impossible for most of this year, although visiting has continued where possible. We have kept in touch with our congregation members and other contacts by email and telephone with occasional visits when regulations have allowed.

People

Allison Merry continues as our Parish Administrator and we continue to employ Wendy Martin our cleaner.

Without a permanent organist, it continues to be a real privilege to have the services of James Brown and Paul Lee to help us on a regular basis.

The Revd Don Gilkes has been a great help in leading worship, preaching and officiating at weddings and funerals.

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We are extremely thankful to Peter Kettle, licensed in May 2021, who serves as Licensed Lay Minister across the benefice and continues with training in specific areas of ministry, also Clive Adams who continues to serve the benefice as a Reader with Permission to Officiate, and Jennifer Giles and Veronica Rees who hold Permission to Minister as Pastoral Assistant and Evangelist.

Church Membership and Attendance

All are welcome to attend our services. There are 82 parishioners on the Church Electoral Roll. Of these 29 are not resident within the parish.

Following the lockdowns and increased infection rates of the Covid -19 pandemic in 2020 and early 2021, it was possible to resume regular public worship on Palm Sunday 28 March 2021 albeit with some continuing restrictions in place. We managed to maintain regular worship throughout the rest of 2021.

Average Sunday attendance counted at services held across each week in the month of October 2021 was 46. Numbers remained down because of required social distancing and some people continuing to worship at home.

Easter 2021 attendance was 58 and Christmas 2021 attendance was 48.

Diocesan Synod .

Diocesan Synod met three times in 2021. The meetings in March and June being by Zoom under Bishop’s Instrument. The November meeting was able to be held in person at St John’s Meopham. During the Summer of 2021 elections were held for the new triennium of Diocesan Synod (November 2021- June 2024)

Alyson chose not to stand again for Diocesan Synod after 15 years’ service in that capacity. This means she is no longer on Bishop’s Council (11 years) or Chair of the House of Clergy (7 years). She remains Area Dean of Cobham Deanery alongside her principal role as Rector of Meopham with Nurstead.

Cobham Deanery Synod

Deanery Synod meetings have been chaired by the Area Dean, the Revd. Canon Alyson Davie, and begin with worship. There are reports from the Treasurer, Board of Education, Bishop’s Council, Diocesan Synod and General Synod.

We resumed meeting in February albeit by Zoom but it enabled us to meet old friends and new members. We had breakout groups of five members, where we each shared our favourite hobby and what was the best thing that had happened recently and this was followed by more breakout groups discussing two questions on ‘Thoughts from Lockdown’ both re church and our own families! In the feedback members thought that Zoom was good but more importantly, they thought people would continue with the caring and looking after one another.

Our next meeting was in June, again by Zoom and this time, The Revd Dr Joel Love, gave us a presentation on 'Living in Love and Faith', an initiative by the Church of England to help individuals, parishes, deaneries and dioceses to reflect on our shared humanity and sexuality.

This course is the product of three years ’work by more than 40 people, led by the Bishop of Coventry. 'Living in Love and Faith' includes a 480-page book, a series of films and podcasts, a course and an online library of other publications, in what is thought to be the most extensive work in this area by any faith group in the world. It follows an appeal by the House of Bishops to the whole Church of England to participate in learning together, using the resources for open, honest and gracious discussion, listening and learning. There are many free digital resources, which will

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appeal to each and every age group. Apart from the book, which has been split into the various resources, there are podcasts, films and course booklets.

Once again, breakout groups followed and the conclusion was that we need to remember that "These issues go to the heart of what it means to be human, and especially touches upon the lives of people who feel marginalised by the Church, so we should debate with compassion and sensitivity, seeking prayerful wisdom from God and aiming at all times to show the fruit of the Spirit as St Paul describes it in Galatians 6; that is, with love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control."

Our final meeting of 2021 was in October, (about two weeks before the COP 26 conference) and this time we were able to meet in person which was much appreciated. A presentation was given by Cameron Clark looking at Eco Church with suggestions on how we can contribute, even with small measures to making our churches more environmentally friendly. It is essential that we each play our part caring for God’s world, and not rely on governments and large corporations to take action to protect our planet. Across the Church of England and Church in Wales 43 of 48 Dioceses, including ours, has registered for Eco Diocese. There is no cost to join. With the PCC’s backing each parish registers independently and moves at their own pace for Bronze; Silver and Gold awards which are achievable. It was suggested each church has a small team who are concerned about the environment to see how we can achieve these goals, reporting back to the PCC.

Following the talk, we broke into groups discussing how we personally were doing things at home, and what our church was already doing, and exchanging ideas.

In the summer, voting took place for a new House of Laity to represent the Diocese in Rochester at General Synod and for the first time, members of Deanery Synods were included n the voting which was done, very efficiently, electronically. We received by email the election manifestos of those wishing to serve us and we were encouraged to vote for whoever we felt called to vote for.

Those who represent the Laity are Mrs Billy-Jo O’Leary from Welling, Andrew Smith from Tunbridge Wells, Jane Rosam from Edenbridge and Martin Sewell from Gravesend.

Veronica Rees and Jenny Wood

Risk Management

We regularly review the systems, policies and procedures that are in place to manage the risks that may have an impact upon the mission and ministry of the church in the parish.

Our financial policies and procedures comply with the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice for Charities (SORP 2015).

During the year, we have continued to operate within the bounds of our Safeguarding Policies for children and Adults when they are Vulnerable. Further, the PCC complies with the legal duty under section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 (duty to have due regard to guidance issued by the House of Bishops’ on matters relating to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults).

Safeguarding training, DBS checking and our involvement in the Diocesan Past Cases Review have all proceeded as and when needed.

We have an established Fire Risk Assessment which continues to be updated as necessary

We have an established Lone Working Policy and regularly review our security.

Reserves Policy

The PCC agreed a resolution in its meeting on 28 July 2021 to approach the Charity Commission to redesignate an endowment reserve to a PCC designated reserve. The endowment was the Golding Bird Graves Trust. The resolution allowed the funds to be released from the endowment to be used for the repair and maintenance of the structure of the church and the churchyard. With

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an endowment only the interest can be spent and as this was less than £1,000 the Charity Commission agreed to the PCC resolution.

The PCC long term policy is to maintain a balance of unrestricted funds, not otherwise committed, equal to three months’ worth of running costs expenditure. With the shortfall in income this policy cannot currently be achieved.

For 2021, our unrestricted reserves at the year-end had reduced from £24,064 to £10,539. The three-month target figure is £22,100 excluding repairs. The PCC are aware that the level of reserves has continued to fall and are reviewing ways to ensure that the policy can continue to be maintained.

Financial Review

At the end of the year our accounts show an overall deficit of £16,695 (2020 – deficit of £24,538). To explain the deficit we need to look at the different reserves as follows:

  1. Unrestricted Funds of £10,539 (2020 - £24,064). This deficit of £13,525 was significantly affected this year due to a reduction in planned giving income and with the closure of the buildings which restricted other income hire charges and wedding fees. Planned Giving and related Gift Aid was £14,986 lower than 2020. St Mildreds managed to maintain its contribution at the 2020 reduced level of £4,000. Expenditure levels were down £13,035 on 2020 with a reduction in Parish Share to the Diocese of £24,869. The costs of running the St John’s Centre increased by £3,471 as there was less furlough refund available, the Meopham Review costs increased £1,666 and support costs were also £3,210 higher.

  2. Restricted Funds of £108,409 (2020 - £114,067). These funds always show a loss of £5,658 as it relates to the annual charge for the depreciation of the St John’s Centre buildings. Whilst on our balance sheet there is no cash reserves that are available for use.

  3. Endowment funds £11,634 (2020 - £32,116). As explained in the reserves policy we disinvested 1,000 units in the Golding Bird GravesTrust realising £25,710 which has been transferred to Designated funds. The market value of our Endowment Funds, increased significantly at the year-end by £4,690 (2020 £2,058) and the market value will continue to depend on the financial markets. The Endowment Funds represent investments held in perpetuity unless they are redesignated with approval of the Charity Commission.

  4. Designated Funds £101,205 (2020 - £78,225). These funds are allocated for specific expenditure by the PCC. The increase in the year is the transfer from the Endowments less depreciation on equipment purchased using Designated Funds.

The Total Funds at the year-end are £231,787 (2020 £248,482) and continue to show a reduction in the financial stability of the Church. The balance sheet also reflects this reduction with cash resources depleted. A task group is reviewing ways to increase fund raising for the Church.

Jackie Hunter

Buildings

With the gradual lifting of lockdown restrictions, the Church and St. John’s Centre have returned to more regular use over the past six months.

To improve the use of the internet in the Church and Centre the provision was upgraded following the installation by BT Openreach of fibre optic cabling through the village to provide a faster broadband speed. This will greatly enhance presentations and make our facilities more attractive to hire out. Our thanks go to Dennis Fairweather and his team for their work in the installation procedure.

Major expenditure this year has involved the replacement of the Tower louvres which were beyond repair and dangerous. Our thanks go to The Friends of Meopham Church and The Kent Bell

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Ringers Association who have provided grants to assist with the cost of the work, the balance financed by the PCC.

The five yearly Quinquennial Inspection was undertaken and a report has been received. No major urgent works are required immediately. Due to the financial position of St. John’s the PCC will apply where possible for grants to assist with funding for works required over the next five-year period of the report.

Whilst the clock has been recently converted to an electrical winding mechanism, this still requires checking. The system failed recently due to a faulty component and our thanks are due to Alan Forman and David Day for overseeing the repairs by Gillett and Johnson and generally monitoring the clock.

The recent storms in February caused damage to trees in the new churchyard and these had to be removed immediately as a matter of safety. Hedging was also damaged and this will replaced.

Repairs to the St. Johns’ Centre car park are planned and will be undertaken as soon as weather conditions permit.

There is a considerable amount of clearance and tidying required along the south boundary and path of the Church grounds and it is hoped that volunteers for working parties can be found from within the Church Family and the wider community.

Regular maintenance of both the Church and the Centre continues to be undertaken by members of the Building Development Group. There is a considerable amount of unseen work that takes place to ensure that the facilities are in a safe and working order. My thanks to all the team who give generously of their time and expertise to achieve this.

My thanks also to the dedicated team of volunteer cleaners who look after the church on a weekly basis.

Roger Wisdom retired as Chairperson of the Buildings group during the past year and I would like to express my thanks for his work in this role over the past years.

Linda Sims

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St. John the Baptist Church Meopham Financial Statements of the Parochial Church Council (The Trustees) For the Year Ended 31 st December 2021 Registered Office & Correspondence Address: The Parish office Vvrotham Road, Meopham DA130 Rector and PCC Chalrman The Revd. Canon Alyson D8vie The ReGlory, Shipley Hi115 Road, Meoph8m DA13 OAD Bankars.. Sanland6r PLC Bootle, Moiseyside L30 4GB Independent ExamlneT= Philip Bradley FCA Bradley & Co Limited 48 ChrislGhuich Hovse, BeaLJlort Court Rochester ME2 4FX Registereis Charlty No.. 1133014 Page l of 12

The Parochlal Church Council of St John the Baptist Meopham statement of Financial Activities For the Year Ended 31st December 2021 TOTAL FUNDS lJnre5tricted R8Stricted Fund Endowmont Designated Funds TQTAL FUNDS 2021 2020 Nolo INCOME Donalion5 L6g8t￿S 21al 48,450 6,250 54,7(X) 61,115 Fundrai8ing & Tradiw Activities 7,235 7,235 8,738 Income from Church Activities 21.163 21,163 15.953 Income from Inveslmenls 972 972 1,171 Other Incorne 21el TOTAL INCOME 77,820 6.250 84,070 86,977 EXPENDITLIRE Mission and Chariiable Giving 31al 736 5.000 5,736 Support costs 17,756 17.756 14,7B6 Expenditure on Church Activities 64,253 5.658 3,452 73,363 91,752 Expsndilure on Rai%Dg Funds 31dl 8.6(K) 8.600 7,035 Olhei Expendilur8 31el TOTAL EXPENUITURE 91,345 5,658 8,452 105,455 113,573 NET SPEND BEFORE TRANSFERS 113,5251 15.6591 12,2021 121,3851 126.5961 TRANSFERS BETYVEEN FUNDS 125.1721 25,172 NET INCOMEISPEND BEFORE INVESTMENT MOVEMENT 113,S251 15,6581 125,1721 22,970 121,3BSI 126,5961 GAINIILOSSI ON INVESTkfENT ASSETS 4,690 4,690 2,058 NET MOVEMENT IPI FUNDS ILOSS 113,5251 15,¢5BI 120.4821 22,970 116,6981 124,5381 Balanc@s Brought Forward at 1st January 2021 24,064 114,067 32.118 78,23S 248.482 273,QZO TOTAL PARISH FUNDS CARRIED FORVIARD 12 £10,539 The notes on pages 4 10 12 form part ol these 8cwunl5. £108,409 £11,634 £101,205 £231,787 £248.4B2 Page2of12

The Parochial Church Council of St John the Baptist Meopham Balance Sheet as at 31st Decomber 2021 2021 2020 Note FIXED ASSETS Tangible Flxed Asseis". Fixtures, Fillings and Equipment St. John's Centre 5181 51bl 10,710 109,433 13,793 113,873 120,143 127,6e6 InvestmEnl Assets 11,634 32.116 TOTAL FIXED ASSETS 131,777 159,782 CURRENT ASSETS Deblors Short term deposits Cash at bank and in hand 30,572 56,780 18,927 7,253 63,737 24,335 106,279 95,32S LIABILITSES: Amounts falling due within one year 10 16,2691 16,6251 NET CURRENT ASSETS 100,010 88,700 TOTAL NET ASSETS £231.787 £248.482 FUNDS Unr8Stri¢ied 12 12 12 12 10,539 108,409 101,205 11,634 24.064 114,067 78,235 32,116 Restricted Designated Endowment TOTAL FUNDS 12 £231.787 £248,482 Approved by the Parochial Church Counal on the 16th March 2022 and signed on its behalf by.. The Revd. Canon Alyson Da￿e Rector and PCC Chairman Mrs J Hunter Treasurer The noles on pages 4 to 12 form part of Ihgse accounts. Page 3 of12

The ParochSal Church Council of St John the Baptist Meopham Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 315t December 2021 I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES The financial statements have been prepaiBd In accordance with applicable 8CCOUntino standards.. the 2017 Slaternent of Rewmmended Practice.. Accounting and R8porting by Charities ICharitiBb SORP IFRS 10211,. the Charities Act 2011., and Church Accounting Regulations 2006120fj8 edilionl. The Pall￿mIal Church Council is a public b&nelit entity within the Eneaning ol FRS102. The Ilnancial sla18ments have been prepared under ihe historical eosl convention excepl lor the valuation ol inveslm8nt assets, which are shown at market value. The fillancial slatements Include all Irans8Ction5. assets and liabilities lor which the PCC is iespon5iblè in law. They do not inclucle Ihe 8ccounts ol ohuroh groups Ihal owe their main alli1iab.on lo anolher body, nor those that are informsl gatherings of church membeis. Funds Endowment Funds held are capital in nature. The incotne arising from investment ol the endowment may be u8ed either as iestricled or unreslrlcted lund$ depending upon the purp05E lor which the endowment was established. Reslricted Funds represenl lal income from trusts or endowm9nls which may be expended only on those restricted objects provided In the terms of the trLJsI or beque51, and Ibl donalions or grants received lor a SPEalic object or invited by the PCC lor a specific object. The funds tnay onty be spent on the specifi¢ purpose for whtch they were given. Any balance remaining unspent al the end ol each year is CArried forward as 8 balance on that fund. A breakdown of the Restricted Funds can be found al Note 12. Deslgnated Funds or earmarked funds repre58nl funds the PCC has fenced for a particular eharitable project or has discretion on how these particular ftjnds are spent. These are not funds available to spend on the general runnlng of the charity. Our designated funds include.. the 5Dund system." church fixtures and fittings, church ¢hLJrchyard repair and maintenan￿. Unrestricted Funds ale general funds which can be used foi PCC ordinary busine55 and charitable purposes. Financlal Statements Income-. Planned giving, collections and don8ts.ons ale recognised whon re￿ived. Tax r8funds are recognised when the income to which they ￿late is r8ceiwed. Grants and legacies are accounted forwhen the PCC is legally enlilled to the amounts due. Dividend5 arB accounted for when receivable, interest is acciued. All other income is recognised when il is ieceivable. Al income is accounted lor gro8S. Expendlture.. Grants and donations are accounted lor when paid over. or when awarded, il that awaid cieales 8 binding or n5tructive obligation on the PCC. The Diocèsan Contribution is accounted for when due. All expenditu￿ is generally recognised when il is in¢uried and is accounted lor gross. Fixed Assets.. Consecrated and benefice property is not included in the 8ccounts in accordance wilh The chaiib.ès Act 2011, which look ellect on the 14th March 2012. Hence the St John th8 Baptist Church has been excludèd from the Balance Sheet The buildings and contenls are insured lor £11.59m. All expenditure incurred during Ihe year on consecrated or beneliced property, whether maiiilenance or improvements have been wri118n off dLiring the year. Movoable church furnishings held by Ihe vicai and churchwaftlens on special trust for the PCC and which require a Faculty for disposal a￿ classili8d as inalienable propprty. They are listed in the chuFGh's inventory, which can be inspected at any reasonable lime. For anything acquired prioi tD 2000 Ihere is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the financial S%atements. Item8 not Included in the Faculty and 8cquiied since 1st January 2001, have been capitalised and depreciated over their estimated useful econornic lives on a straight line basis. Equipment used in the church premises and the Sl John's Centrè is depreciated on a straight-line b88is over five years. Individual stems ol oquiptnenl with a purchase price of £300 or less are wrillen ollwhen the asset Is acquired. The freehold property of the St John'5 cent￿ is depiecialed on a straight line basis over 40 ye8fS. Investments are included in the financial slatements at market value at tht) year end. P8ge4 of12

The Parochial Church Council of St John the Baptist Meopham Notes to the Finallcial Statements For the Year Ended 31st December 2021 2 INCOME TOTAL FUNDS Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Deslgnated Funds Funds Funds Funds YOTAL FUNDS 2021 2020 2 (al Donations and Legacies Planned Givin Gift Aid donations Tax iecoverablp Non Grft Aid donat￿nS Collections-. Open Plate Tax rècoverable 33,89S 8,741 2.820 5,000 1.250 38.896 9.991 2.820 45,963 11,344 1,260 432 432 799 258 Donations & A Wall sale other donations als.. 20 20 2,541 2,541 1,491 Le 48.450 6,250 54.700 61,115 2 Ibl Fundralslng & Trading Aetivltios.. Concerts and choral events Soo181 and other fundraising activitie8 Meopham Review 636 6,599 7,235 636 6,599 7,235 390 8.348 8,738 2 Icl Incomè from Chuych Actlvlties Fees receivable Choir Fund St John's Centre Contiibulion from St Mildred's 9.306 9.306 7.013 7,398 4.459 21,163 7,398 4,459 21,163 4,690 4,250 15.953 2 Idl Income from Invèstments Dividends and int•rpst 972 972 972 1,171 1,171 972 2 lel Other Income Insurance Claim- Wall repairs TOTAL INCOME £77,820 £0 £0 £6,250 £84,070 £86,977 Page5 c>f 52

The Parochlal Church Council of St John the Baptist Meopham Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 315t December 202q TOTAL FUNDS 2021 3 EXPENDITURE TOTAL FUNDS Unrestrlcted Fund5 Restrl¢tad Endowment Designated Funds Funds Fund8 2020 3 lal Mi8sion and Charltable GÉvirhg Overseas Or anisations.. Christian Mission Society ITOLWA- Kondoa 495 410 1,800 905 1,800 Total Overseas Organisatlons Home Givin L'Arche Londo Giavesham Food ban Autism South East Sl Lukes Total Glven to UK Organisations 495 2,210 2,705 241 170 410 411 410 1,800 410 1,800 410 241 2,790 3,031 Total Mlssion and Charltable Glvlng 736 5,000 5,736 For 2021-2023 a new ou￿ald giving plan was approved providing payments ol up to 1D4/0 ol oiving subject lo the bank balance. Following an annoymous donalion for outward giving payments were made in 2021 to the charitable partners who are". Church Mission society- supportlng Andiew and ￿sa Peart, Santa Cruz. Bolivia in IhBir missionary work ITOLWA- K(x)doa, Tanzania to support life saving work to bling w8ter and mission support tci the region Autism Soulh Ea8t- to support families who live with Aulisrn The balance ol funds from 2019 were paid lo L'Aiche I supportin9 Ihose with learning difficult￿s1, Gravesharn Food Bank and St Liikes Healihcai'e TOTAL FUNDS 2021 Unrestricted Fund5 Restrlcted Endowment De5igDated Funds Funds Funds TOTAL FUNDS 2020 3 Ibl Support Costs Prints"ng, postage and slatlonery Equipment maintenance & licenses Telephony and broadband Paiish stall costs Legal and professional lees 3,001 1,635 830 3.001 1,635 830 1,210 1,046 852 11,618 12,290 12,290 17,756 17.756 14.786 PagE6of12

The Parochial Church Council of St John the Baptist Meopham Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31st December 2021 continued 3 EXPENDITURE CONTINUED TOTAL FUNDS 2021 Unrestricted Restrlcted Endowment Designated Funds Funds Fund5 Funds TOTAL FUNDS 202D 3 Icl Chur¢h Activities Expenditure Church music, sound and vision Heat, light and power Buildings and contents Insuiancè Other church and churchyaid expenditure Major building and ground5 relurbishtnent Cleigy cosis and expenses Visiting clergy 5etviTrs cover St John's C8nlre running costs Parish contribution towards Diocese Welfare, worship and learning Yc>ung people's activities 907 669 2,565 6,467 6,086 3,114 6,351 2,736 2,510 1.525 716 8,645 37,336 413 3,114 6,351 6,188 2.510 1.525 718 14,303 37.336 413 3,452 1,887 532 5,658 10,832 62,205 509 64,253 5,658 3,452 73,363 91.752 3 Idl Expenditure on Raisiny Funds Con¢erts and choral events Soci81 and other fundraising activities Meopham Review 53 51 8,$49 101 8,549 6,934 8,600 8,600 7,035 3 lel Other Expendrture In8uiance Claim Wall repairs TOTAL EXPENDITURE £91,345 £5,658 £0 £8,452 £10S,455 £113,573 4 STAFF AND TRUSTEE COSTS AND EXPENSES 2021 2020 Stall Salaries Pension Cos15 16,030 403 13.657 370 £16,433 £14,027 During the year the PCC employ8d a PaTi5h Administrator and Olfice Cleaner. The stipend of the Rector was met by the Diocese ol Rochester and the PCC made a contribution towards clergy costs. One Trustee12020- 11 claimed reimbur8emenl ol exp¢nse5 during the year. The amount paid was £1,131 12020- £1.3081. Page7of12

The Parochial Church Council of St John the Baptist Meopham Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31st December 2021 continued S FIXED ASSETS 5 lal Equipment 2021 Audio VÉ8ual Electronic other and Musi¢ Equlpment Equlpm8nt 2021 2020 Totsl Totsl Co8t At 1st January. 2021 Additions Diswsals At 31st Decembpr, 2021 Depreclatson At 1st January. 2021 Charge for the year Disposals At 31st Decembèr, 2021 Net Book Value At 31st December, 2021 Al 31st De￿rnber, 2020 36,227 14.379 22,299 72.905 62,503 9.984 36,227 14,379 22,299 72.905 Y2,487 36,227 13,54Q 240 8,927 3.262 58,694 3,501 56,474 2.220 36,227 13.780 12,189 62,196 58,694 £0 £599 £1Q,110 £12,954 £10,710 £13,793 £13,793 £6,029 £0 £839 5 Ibl Land and Buildlngs 1st John's Centrel 2021 Freehold Bulldlng at Bell Tower Land Cost Cost 2021 2020 Total Total Cost At 1 st January. 2021 Adclitions At 31st December, 2021 DepreciatÈon Al 1st January. 2021 Charge lor year At 31st December, 2021 Net Book Value At 31st Decèmber, 2021 At 31st Decetnber, 2020 711 226,322 227.033 1,218 228,251 227,033 1,218 1.218 711 226,322 227,033 113,160 5.658 118,818 112.160 5,658 118,818 107,502 5,658 113.160 £0 £711 £107,504 £113.162 £1,218 £0 £109.433 £113.873 £113,873 £119.581 6 INVESTMENT ASSETS 2021 2020 Market Value At 1st January 2021 Conversion cil endowm¢nt lo designated Net profiullossl on revaluation At 31st December 2021 32,118 -25.172 4.690 £11,634 30,058 2.058 £32,116 All ol the investment5 ori inaled from Endowments and the stocks held a￿.. 2021 2020 1370 The Central Board ol Finance Income Share5 191 The Central Board of Finance Income Shares £100 3Q/o Mètropolitan Walei Stock Golding Bird. 7,025 4,473 136 £11,634 1000 units were sold on 29 Decemb8r and catagorised as designated funds lor Churchyard maintènance. The Proceeds were received on 9 Jan 2022. 28,067 3,913 136 £32,116 Cogswell Graves Page 8 of 12

The Parochlal Church Council of St John the Baptist Meopham Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31st December 2021 ¢ontinued 7 DEBTORS 2021 2020 Tax recoverable (Gift Aldl Funds from sale ol Golding Bird shares to designated fund Other debtors 3,829 25,172 1,771 £30,572 6,478 775 £7,253 8 SI4ORT TERM DEPOSITS Deslgnated Restrlcted UnTestrÉcted Total Funds Funds Funds Funds 2021 Tutal Funds 2020 Rochester Diocesan Bd ol Finance- Church Repaii Fund CCLA Church ol England Deposil Lillian Oliver Legacy CCLA Church of England OepDsII- David Gardner Legacy CCLA Church of England Deposit- No 2 Account 10,362 34,811 11,607 10,362 34,811 11,607 10.344 41,790 11,601 £58,780 £0 £0 £56,780 £63,735 Desigrbaled FLtnds include short term cash deposits set aside to fund building work. The last Quinquennial inspeGlion ol the d)ur¢h building was carriod out in 2021 and recèived in January 2022. The inspection iecDmmendations lor minor repair and survey works to bè carried out wlthin S years. All works should bB cotTrpleled in the timescale reiuiied. 9 CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND 2021 2020 Bank Cash in hand 18,766 161 £18,927 24,003 332 £24,335 The balance held in the bank indudes £7,000 drawndown from the Lllllan Oliver fund lor repair work lo thp Louvres see nc>te 10 1Q LIABILITIES - AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2021 2020 Accrued eypenses Defetred income- Meopham R¢view adverts paid in advance Other deferred income- wedding d8POSits DBF fees to DI0￿Se Chaiily collection awaiting payment- Poverty & Hope and Itolwa Charity collection awaiting payment- other Payroll taxes and pension Gontribulions due not paid 3,297 83e 126 600 1.141 528 2,684 500 348 486 895 743 £6,269 £6.623 Work lo replace the Louvres in the Bell Tower commenced before the year end. Al 3fj tlecember Ihey were 50Wo complete and a c05t ol £1,218 accrued. The Cost is being met from the Lillian Oliver legacy and grants from The Frionds of Meopham Church and Association of Bell The final cost will be recorded in next years aocounis and will depend on wheth8r th8 VAT can be covered. Page 9 of12

The Parochial Church Coun¢il of St John the Baptist Meopham Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31st December 2021 continued 11 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND Unre$tTIGted Funds R&strict8d Endowment Funds Funds Dèsignated Funds Total 2021 Balance Sheet Funds Held Tetal 2020 Tangible Fixed Assets Inveslmont Assets Net Current As5èls 108,409 108,409 11,634 111,992 143.565 32,116 72,801 11.634 10,646 101,446 £10,546 £108,409 £11,634 £101,446 £232,035 £248,482 12 FUNDS Balance at 0110112021 Income Outgoings Investtnent Transfer GaFnsl Between ILossesl Fund5 Balance at 3111212021 Restrlcted Fund8'. Mission, ministry & youth st John's CentrB18nd & buildings Insurance Claim 194 113,873 15,6581 108,215 Restricted Total £114,067 £0 1£5.6581 £0 £0 £108,409 Deslgnatsd Funds David Gaidnei legacy (capital item51 Lilli8n Oliver legacy Irepaiis and rnaintenancel Arthur Fitz-simon legacy Dorothy Bolton ieg•ey Elizabeth Bugg legacy Choir Fund Sound System Quinquennial Report Church Gas Boiler Bell Tower Louvres Golding Bird Oulward giving 15.238 37.518 1.000 500 9,335 944 110 15761 14,662 36,300 1.000 500 7,338 944 11,2181 11,9971 110 10,291 3.299 1Q,291 2,420 1,218 25.172 1.250 £101,2Q5 18791 1216 25172 6,250 £6,250 15,0001 1£8,4521 Deslgnated Total £78,235 £0 £25,172 Endowment Funds £32.116 £0 £0 £4,690 -£25,172 £11,634 Unrestricted Funds £24,064 £77,820 1£91,3451 £0 £0 £10,539 TOTAL FUNDS £248,482 £84,070 £ 1105,4551 £4,690 £0 £231,7B7 Page IOof12

The Parochial Church Council of St John the Baptist MBopham Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31st December 2021 contlnued 13 PRIOR YEAR COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unre8trleted Restrlcted Endowment Designated Total Funds Funds Funds Funds Funds 2020 Total Funds 20q9 INCOME Donations and Leg3Gips 61,115 1,115 76,369 Fundraising & Trading Activities 8,738 8,738 9,974 Incomè from ChurGh Activities 15,953 15.953 48,5( Income from Investments 273 1,171 1,330 Olher Inwme- Insurance Claim 5,297 TOTAL INCOME 86.704 273 86,977 141,476 EXPENDITIJRE MIs510ri and Chèrilable Giving 7.158 Support costs 14,546 240 14,786 16,948 Expenditure on Church Act￿11￿$ 82,799 5.e58 3,295 91,752 113,260 Exp&ndilure on Raising Funds 7.035 7,035 12,513 Olhei Exp8ndiiure- Insuran¢8 Claim 5,548 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 104,380 5.858 3,S35 113,573 IS5,427 NET INCOMEISPEND BEFORE TRANSFERS 117.6761 15,eS81 13,2621 126,5961 {13,9511 TRANSFERS BETWEEN FUNDS NET INCOMEISPEND BEFORE INVESTMENT GAINS 117,6761 15,6581 13,2621 126,5961 113,9511 GAIN ON INVESTMENT ASSETS 2.058 2.058 4,716 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 1£17,6761 £5,658) £2,058 (£3,262) {£24,5381 1£9.2351 Balances Brought Fonvard at 1st Janu8ry 2020 41,740 119,725 30.058 81,497 273.020 282.255 TOTAL PARISH FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD £24.064 £114,067 £32,116 £78.235 £248,482 £273,020 Pa¥e 11 of 12

Independent Examiner's Report to thè Parochial Church Council of St John the Baptist Church, Meopham This report on the linancial statements ol the PCC for the year ended 31st December, 2021, which are sel out on pages 2 lo 11 is in respect of an examination carried oul in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 20061 the Regulations l and section 145 of the Charities A¢l 2011 1 Ihe Act"). Rèspective rosponsibilitles of the PCC and the Examiner It is my responsibility to'.- examlne the accounts under s$¢tion 145 of the Charities Act, lo follow the procedures12id down in the general direcllons given by the Charity Commission { under se¢lion 145151 Ibl of the Charities Act to slate whether particular matters have Come lo my attention. As members of Ihe PCC you are responsible for the preparalitsn of ihe financial statements- you ¢onsider thal no audit is required under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and that an independent examination is needed. Basis of this report My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Dlr6clions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes s review ol Ihe accounting records kèpt by the Charity and a compari50n ol the 8c¢ounts presented with those records. Ils also includes Gonsideralion of any unusual items or disclosuras in the aGcounls, and seeking explanations from the Iruslees conceming any 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 lo whether the accounts present a 'lrue and fairf veiw and the report Is limited lo those mallers set out in the slalemenl below. Independent Examinerfs statément In connection with my examlnation, no maller has come to my atlenlion.. 111 which gives me reasonable causa to belleve that in. any malerial respect, the requirem8nls to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 01 the Charities Act., and lo prepar8 accounts, which accord with the accounllng records and comply with the accounting requlrements of the Charitiés A¢[ have not been mel., or 121 to ththich, in my opinion, allenlion should be drawn in ordér lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. Philip Bradley FCA Bradley & Co Limited 4B Christchurch House, Beaufort Court R(Khesler ME2 4FX Date Appmved 16th March 2022 Page l of I

Independent Examiner's Report to the Parochial Church Council of St John the Baptist Church, Meopham

This report on the financial statements of the PCC for the year ended 31st December, 2021, which are set out on pages 2 to 11 is in respect of an examination carried out in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 ("the Regulations") and section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act").

Respective responsibilities of the PCC and the Examiner

It is my responsibility to:-

As members of the PCC you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements; you consider that no audit is required under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and that an independent examination is needed.

Basis of this report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the 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. Its also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any 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' veiw 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:

to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and

to prepare accounts, which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act

have not been met; or

Philip Bradley FCA Bradley & Co Limited 4B Christchurch House, Beaufort Court Rochester ME2 4FX

Date Approved :

16th March 2022

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