**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<br>|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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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## **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:- 

- examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, 

- to follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission ( under section 

- 145 (5) (b) of the Charities Act 

- to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. 

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: 

- (1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements 

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 

- (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. 


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

Date Approved : 

16th March 2022 

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