Trustees Annual Report 2021 for St Luke’s Parochial Church Council
Pandemic
2021 continued to constrict many of our services and events. However, we found ways to continue where possible using Zoom and online streaming technology and more ways of keeping our church together.
Aim and purposes
St. Luke’s Parochial Church Council (PCC) is responsible for working in cooperation with the incumbent, the Reverend Robert Miles, to promote in the parish the mission of the Church - pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical.
The PCC is also responsible for the maintenance of St Luke’s Church, Main Street, Thurnby.
The PCC currently employs five staff
Objectives and Activities
The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and to become part of our parish community in Thurnby. The PCC maintains an overview of worship and pastoral activities throughout the parish in order to include as many people as possible both within our church family and the wider village community.
Our services seek to be inclusive to all and are constructed in a variety of styles, all with the common goals of learning from the Bible, expressing our worship and praising God.
The planning of activities for the year is considered in line with the Commission’s guidance on public benefit, specifically in respect of the advancement of religion.
We strive to provide a framework, which allows people to enact their Christian faith in:-
Learning and developing knowledge of the Bible Developing knowledge and trust in Jesus. Worship, praise and prayer. Pastoral care and support. Outreach and mission work
The maintenance and development of our Church building is crucial in the continuation of our work.
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Achievements and Performance
Worship and Prayer
Our varied styled services provide alternative ways of enjoying and accessing corporate worship. Acknowledging and affirming a range of worship styles, while remaining loyal to the same Gospel message.
In addition to our regular services (3 services on Sunday) we also run specific services around key church calendar events (such as Lent, Easter, Advent, Christmas).
Our strong relationship with the local primary schools continue as we regularly lead assemblies in the Church of England School and once a month host the assembly in our church building.
Our weekly prayer meetings every Saturday morning, Monday morning and now Thursday morning too are open to everyone, providing a vital underpinning of the work at St Luke’s.
Our confidential prayer chain continues to receive hundreds of prayer requests and many testimonies to prayers being answered.
Mission and Evangelism
The Cornerstone team of churches (St Luke’s, St Catharine’s and St Mary & All Saints) continues to develop together, reaching out to the local communities with a number of initiatives.
During the autumn of 2018 we were designated as a Resourcing Church (an initiative funded by the National Church of England and led by the bishop of our diocese) the aim of resourcing churches is to grow in numbers and faith going out from our base to reach out and serve the communities around us.
A major project ‘Planting a Living Hope Church in Thurmaston’ within Resourcing Church along with ‘The Hub’ which is now underway with the aim of building a Community Centre and Café where people can meet together and through us partnering with a number of organisations to provide a range of services. We have funded significant amount of £1million, as materials are rising we continue to find grants etc.
We have links with six organisations that we support with prayer and finance including a local organisation caring for the homeless and several organisations overseas.
Other events during the year have been arranged to act as both social and outreach in strengthening links with our local community.
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Pastoral Care
A number of groups are based around activities.
Our ‘Love in Action’ pastoral initiative to provide support to those in our community who need help. This team of volunteers (now over 75 in number) provide help with meals, transport and practical issues as well as visiting those who may be housebound and need someone to talk to.
Our Home Groups meet weekly to share fellowship around studying the Bible. These groups also provide strong pastoral support. Home Groups form a key part of church life for members at St Luke’s to come together, study the bible and support each other.
‘Vitality’ meets online weekly for senior people.
We run courses each year to explore the Christian faith.
Children and Families Ministry
Assemblies at both primary schools in the parish continue and further activities in the week strengthen the partnerships with both schools. Working with St Luke’s Primary School initiatives including Godly Play and JAM club have both been over-subscribed. And a schools venture event was set up.
The Parent and Toddlers group ‘Raindrops’ continues to provide a caring and welcoming place each week.
Our annual events during the year included a Holiday Club at Easter, a Light Party in early November. In December community outreach events took place.
Youth Ministry
During the year our young people were involved in a number of events including a weekend away in the spring.
St Luke’s Church Building
Following the previous years the work highlighted by the Quinquennial as we continue working to a schedule of items to keep the building in good shape.
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Financial Review
The 2021 accounts show a surplus in the general funds for the year of £357. This includes a legacy of £4,500 received during the year which resides in a designated fund as agreed by the PCC.
The Charity Commission requires us to demonstrate that we are good stewards of our resources and that we do not hold on to an inappropriate level of reserves, indicating that working reserves should be around 3 months of the level of expenditure.
We will hold appropriate reserves whilst also using funds to meet the objectives for which we as a charity exist.
Our property on Sturrock Close has been revalued during the year. In light of the valuation the asset value has been adjusted in the accounts from £275,000 to £350,000. This is reflected in the Fixed Assets section of the balance sheet.
The full accounts include the transactions relating to the Hub project and the Discretionary Fund which are held as restricted funds. They also include designated funds in the Legacy Fund which is set aside for capital and mission projects, restricted funds given to the livestream funding and designated funds for work in Netherhall.
For the first time this year we are able to include Stoughton funds which are represented by a designated fund for general funds and a restricted fund for fundraising towards repairs.
Structure, governance and management
PCC members are appointed as set out in the Church Representation Rules. St Luke’s PCC consists of the rector, an associate rector, a non-stipendiary minister, church wardens, and elected members. Being designated as a Resourcing church has increased the number of clergy during 2018 and will further strengthen working together with the two other churches in the Cornerstone Team.
The PCC is responsible for decisions made in relation to all general matters which include stewardship of the PCC funds.
The PCC, which met seven times during the year, and its associated committees were all well attended. Minutes and reports were received and approved throughout the year.
Our Safeguarding team continues to attend training and develop not only the safeguarding of youngsters but also vulnerable adults. Revised Policies have been authorised by the PCC for both youngsters and adults in line with the Diocese of Leicester models.
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St Luke's Thurnby
Balance Sheet
Date: 31/12/2021 | View: Date | Fund: All
| Total | Prior Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Current Assets | ||
| Cash | 530,359.41 | 525,030.87 |
| Accounts Receivable | 6,946.77 | 6,996.36 |
| Prepayments | 4,937.54 | 5,518.20 |
| Total Current Assets | 542,243.72 | 537,545.43 |
| Non-Current Assets | ||
| Fixed Assets | 354,685.82 | 278,682.87 |
| Investments | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Total Non-Current Assets | 354,685.82 | 278,682.87 |
| Current Liabilities | ||
| Accounts Payable | 10,602.08 | 7,950.82 |
| Deferred Income | 3,036.08 | 7,936.08 |
| Total Current Liabilities | 13,638.16 | 15,886.90 |
| Non-Current Liabilities | ||
| Long Term Loan / Mortgage | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Total Net Assets (Assets Minus Liabilities) | 883,291.38 | 800,341.40 |
| Represented By | ||
| General (Unrestricted) | 393,868.94 | 323,011.91 |
| The Hub Community Centre & Cafe (Restricted) | 406,566.94 | 420,407.53 |
| Discretionary Fund (Restricted) | 4,364.25 | 5,014.25 |
| Legacy (Designated) | 32,020.00 | 27,520.00 |
| Livestream Project (Restricted) | -654.71 | 0.00 |
| Netherhall Pioneer (Designated) | 3,801.01 | 0.00 |
| Stoughton church DCC (Unrestricted) | 26,969.37 | 24,387.71 |
| Stoughton Church Repairs (Restricted) | 16,355.58 | 0.00 |
St Luke's Thurnby Statement of Financial Activities
Financial Year: 2021
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Endowment | Total | Prior Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Incoming Resources | |||||
| Donations & Legacies | 157,327.61 | 20,141.83 | 0.00 | 177,469.44 | 211,407.77 |
| Charitable Activities | 27,581.08 | 4,447.50 | 0.00 | 32,028.58 | 3,516.00 |
| Investments | 5,851.62 | 37.44 | 0.00 | 5,889.06 | 8,809.05 |
| Trading Activities | 6,131.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 6,131.00 | 4,442.04 |
| Other | 16,910.86 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 16,910.86 | 36,950.72 |
| Total incoming resources | 213,802.17 | 24,626.77 | 0.00 | 238,428.94 | 265,125.58 |
| Resources Used | |||||
| Charitable Activities | 200,486.88 | 14,971.81 | 0.00 | 215,458.69 | 190,048.71 |
| Raising Funds | 0.00 | 1,476.32 | 0.00 | 1,476.32 | 1,185.00 |
| Other Activities | 6,575.59 | 6,759.87 | 0.00 | 13,335.46 | 3,088.52 |
| Support | 0.00 | 208.49 | 0.00 | 208.49 | 0.00 |
| Total resources used | 207,062.47 | 23,416.49 | 0.00 | 230,478.96 | 194,322.23 |
| Net Incoming / Outgoing Resources (before transfers) | 6,739.70 | 1,210.28 | 0.00 | 7,949.98 | 70,803.35 |
| Fund Transfers In | 4,500.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4,500.00 | 27,520.00 |
| Fund Transfers Out | 4,500.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4,500.00 | 27,520.00 |
| Net Incoming / Outgoing Resources (before gains/losses) | 6,739.70 | 1,210.28 | 0.00 | 7,949.98 | 70,803.35 |
| Investment Gains (or Losses) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Net Incoming / Outgoing Resources (before Asset Revaluation) | 6,739.70 | 1,210.28 | 0.00 | 7,949.98 | 70,803.35 |
| Asset Revaluation | 75,000.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 75,000.00 | 0.00 |
| Net Movement of Funds | 81,739.70 | 1,210.28 | 0.00 | 82,949.98 | 70,803.35 |
| Total Funds Brought Forward | 374,919.62 | 425,421.78 | 0.00 | 800,341.40 | 729,538.05 |
| Total Funds Carried Forward | 456,659.32 | 426,632.06 | 0.00 | 883,291.38 | 800,341.40 |
| Represented By | |||||
| General (Unrestricted) | 393,868.94 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 393,868.94 | 323,011.91 |
| The Hub Community Centre & Cafe (Restricted) | 0.00 | 406,566.94 | 0.00 | 406,566.94 | 420,407.53 |
| Discretionary Fund (Restricted) | 0.00 | 4,364.25 | 0.00 | 4,364.25 | 5,014.25 |
| Legacy (Designated) | 32,020.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 32,020.00 | 27,520.00 |
| Livestream Project (Restricted) | 0.00 | -654.71 | 0.00 | -654.71 | 0.00 |
| Netherhall Pioneer (Designated) | 3,801.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3,801.01 | 0.00 |
| Stoughton church DCC (Unrestricted) | 26,969.37 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 26,969.37 | 24,387.71 |
| Stoughton Church Repairs (Restricted) | 0.00 | 16,355.58 | 0.00 | 16,355.58 | 0.00 |
Income & Expenditure Year: 2021
| This Year Unrestricted |
This Year Restricted |
This Year Total |
Last Year Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ |
£ |
£ |
|
| Income | ||||
| ChildrenandFamilies | 916.35 | 916.35 | 303.90 | |
| Grants | 13,496.00 | 13,496.00 | - | |
| Evangelism | - | - | 40.00 | |
| Events | 1,171.08 | 1,171.08 | 116.50 - |
|
| Giving | 160,834.05 | 24,626.77 | 185,460.82 | 209,088.51 |
| Ministry | 212.00 | 212.00 | 99.00 | |
| Other Income | 9,447.39 | 9,447.39 | 23,994.32 | |
| Resourcing Church | 9,453.10 | 9,453.10 | 17,591.71 | |
| C3A | - | - | 92.50 | |
| Services | - | - | 117.18 | |
| SturrockCloseProperty | 5,834.20 | 5,834.20 | 8,340.00 | |
| Weddings andFuneral | 8,914.00 | 8,914.00 | 3,516.00 | |
| Youth Ministry | 3,524.00 | 3,524.00 | 2,058.96 | |
| Income Totals | 213,802.17 | 24,626.77 | 238,428.94 | 265,125.58 |
| This Year Unrestricted |
This Year Restricted |
This Year Total |
Last Year Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Expenditure | ||||
| Administration | 6,768.37 | 4,084.81 | 10,853.18 | 6,108.47 |
| Parish Contribution 75,693.00 Wedding and Funerals 474.57 Upkeep of Services 2,307.01 Sturrock Close 3,662.14 C3A 257.08 Resourcing Church Costs 190.76 Publicity and Communication 1,714.49 Missions 7,970.00 Children and Families 4,062.88 Ministry 1,372.28 Giving 67.73 Fixed Assets Depreciation 1,752.04 Fees - 14,229.47 Evangelism - Events 1,938.97 Clergy and Staff 76,367.23 Church Building 16,738.26 5,102.21 Church Weekend 267.80 Youth Ministry 5,457.86 |
75,693.00 | 77,693.00 239.67 1,022.61 3,055.63 229.80 180.02 1,510.28 8,170.00 2,410.75 264.38 3,133.23 1,720.40 - 50.00 - 76,749.63 9,857.03 - 1,927.33 |
||
| 474.57 | ||||
| 2,307.01 | ||||
| 3,662.14 | ||||
| 257.08 | ||||
| 190.76 | ||||
| 1,714.49 | ||||
| 7,970.00 | ||||
| 4,062.88 | ||||
| 1,372.28 | ||||
| 67.73 | ||||
| 1,752.04 | ||||
| 14,229.47 | ||||
| - | ||||
| 1,938.97 | ||||
| 76,367.23 | ||||
| 21,840.47 | ||||
| 267.80 | ||||
| 5,457.86 | ||||
| Expenditure Totals 207,062.47 23,416.49 |
230,478.96 194,322.23 |
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| Surplus | 6,739.70 | 1,210.28 | 7,949.98 | 70,803.35 |
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST LUKE THURNBY LEICESTER On accounts for the year ended ST 31 DECEMBER 2021 Charity no {rf any) 1133016 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examinats.on of the accounts of the above charity {Ihe Trust") for the year ended Responsibilities and basis of report As the charrty's trustees, you are responsible for the preparatson of the accounts in accordan with the requirements of the ChatTties Act 2011 {"the Act.). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carrFed out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Chartty Commission under section 145(5)(b} of the Act. Independent tThe charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 and l am qualified to examinerfs statement undertake the examination by being a qualified member of [insert name of applicable listed body]l. Delete [ ] rfnot applicable. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disdosed below ") which gtves me cause to believe that in. any material respect: the accounting records Vre not kept in accordan with section 130 of the Charrties Act". or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records" or the accounts did not comply wrth the applicable requirements COnmIng the fomi and content of accounts set out in the CharÉties (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts gÈve a Irue and fairf vtew which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no COnmS and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. . Please delete the words in the brnckets rflhey (k) not apply. Signed- Date: 202L Name: JAMES REGINALD WLLIAMSON Relevant professional quaiification(s) or body RETIRED SOLICITOR I RETIRED PCC TREASURER IER Oct 2018
(if any}: Address". 2 THE POPLARS BILLESDON LEICESTER LE7 9AT Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matlers of concern (see CC32. Independent examination of chanty accounts" directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. NONE IER Oct 2018