Charity Registration No. 1133784 


THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WILLINGDON 

CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, WILLINGDON ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020 




## THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WILLINGDON CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, WILLINGDON CONTENTS 

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|PCC's report|2 - 9|
|Independent examiner's report|10|
|Statement of financial activities|11 - 12|
|Balance sheet|13|
|Notes to the financial statements|14 - 30|





## THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WILLINGDON CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, WILLINGDON STATEMENT OF PCC'S RESPONSIBILITIES 

## FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020 

The PCC  are responsible for preparing the PCC's Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). 

The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the PCC to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Church and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the Church for that year. 

In preparing these financial statements, the PCC are required to: 

- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; 

- observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP; 

- make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; 

- state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and 

- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation. 

The PCC are responsible for keeping sufficient accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Church and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Church and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. 

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## Trustees Annual Report and Financial Report 

Of 

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of 

_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 

## St Mary the Virgin, Willingdon 

St Mary the Virgin Willingdon, Church Street, Willingdon BN20 9HT 

Registered Charity no. 1133784 

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

For the year ended 31[st] December 2020 

Website: www.stmaryswillingdon.org 

Incumbent: The Revd. Kevin Agnew. 35a Church Street, Willingdon BN20 9HR 

Independent examiner:   Nicholas Brown FCA DChA BFP  Plummer Parsons, 18 Hyde Gardens, Eastbourne 

Bankers: Barclays, East Sussex Branch. National Westminster, Eastbourne Town Centre Branch 



St Mary the Virgin, Willingdon Trustees Annual Report for 2020 

## Our aims and purposes as charity 

The PCC has the responsivity of co-operating with incumbent, The Revd Kevin Agnew, in: 

- The promotion of the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ according to the doctrines and practices of the Church of England. 

- Promoting in the parish the whole mission of the church, pastoral, social, evangelistic and ecumenical 

- To know Jesus better and make Him known 

- Practical support and care for people in the parish, from the youngest to the eldest, irrespective of level of need or, ability to pay; 

- Providing financial support to those in need and, to other organisations with similar objectives. 

The PCC also has the responsibility for the parish and for the repair and maintenance of the church Fabric, Church Hall and 37 Church Street. 

## What we planned to do to achieve our charitable objectives 

When planning our activities for the year, the incumbent and the PCC have considered the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit and the specific guidance on ‘charities for the advancement of religion’. 

For 2020 we discussed and planned the following objectives and activities to fulfil our aims. 

- Enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church 

- Enabling as many people as possible to become part of our parish community 

- Teaching, baptising and nurturing new and existing believers 

- Maintaining an overview of worship throughout the parish 

- Considering how services can involve the many groups that live within the parish 

- Putting faith into practise, through prayer and scripture, sacraments and music 

- Offering worship and prayer, learning about the Gospel, in small group situations 

- Assisting people from all walks of life to develop their knowledge of, and trust in Jesus 

- Provision of pastoral care for people living in the parish 

- Providing assistance to the poor and needy of the parish and beyond 

- Giving grants to missionary organisations and other charitable causes 

- Reaching out to the unchurched through provision of the weekly worship and the hub café at the Willingdon Trees Community Centre on Tuesdays and the provision of a café at the Foodbank on Wednesdays, the annual Summer Fair, Messy Church, Christmas Tree Festival and Church Street Nativity. Live streaming of services. 

- Maintaining the fabric of the medieval church building as a historic centre and focus for the village and parish. 

During 2020 St Mary’s was Eco Bronze Award 



St Mary the Virgin, Willingdon Trustees Annual Report for 2020 

## What we achieved and how we affected beneficiaries’ lives 

## Attendance at worship 

The church family welcomes visitors from within, as well as outside, the parish boundary. Visitors attend by personal choice and it is our great pleasure to welcome anyone from all walks of life to take part in the life of the church. We contend that voluntary attendance to worship the Lord Jesus Christ, is a major demonstration of the public benefit of our activities. 

We look to encourage the deepening of faith for all ages and, alongside our services, there is a programme for young people; Sunbeams (our mid-week worship for parents/carers and children), baptism preparation and ‘Kids on Sunday’ (our junior church). On the second Sunday of each month the children take an active part within the 9.45am Eucharist by serving and reading the prayers.  Messy Church is a monthly worship, craft, and hospitality event for all. 

There are currently 212 persons on the church electoral roll. 

In March 2020 the worldwide Coronavirus Pandemic began. However, the life, witness and ministry of the church continued a in a new and very positive way. 

All Covid -19 safety guidelines were adhered to, carefully following the advice from The Bishop of Chichester, the Church of England and the government. 

As soon as the first lockdown took place communication links to the parish were set up via personal contact letters and the church website. A new pastoral support, via email, was created (St Mary, Pastoral Willingdon). 

A weekly church bulletin has enabled St Mary’s to communicate with over 250 households each week. This includes the Sunday readings, biblical reflections and prayers. It has proved to be a vital communication for pastoral care and support. Communication also took place via Facebook. 

Worship for Palm Sunday, Holy Week and Easter took place in The Vicarage and vicarage grounds and all services were live streamed. 

The church live streamed an act of remembrance, led by the vicar, outside the church to commemorate the 75th anniversary of VE Day. Remembrance Sunday was live streamed due to Covid 19.  Fr Kevin led the worship at Butts Brow for the annual service at the Ruthless Memorial and Deacon Sue led an act of remembrance for the local parish council outside the parish office. 

Throughout the year the Sunday morning 9.45am Parish Eucharist was live streamed and, when permitted, an 8am service of Holy Communion and 11.30am Eucharist were added. Evensong took place on Sunday evenings and was live streamed. Compline took place every Thursday evening. When permitted the church was open twice a week for private prayer. 

Contact with young families continued during the year via social media. Weekly contact with young families (kids on Sundays) continued and they were provided with activities based on the weekly church theme. Sunbeams continued via Zoom during the first lockdown and contact has been kept throughout the year. Christmas services such as the Christingle, the Christmas Crib Service, and the Epiphany service were all lived streamed. During the autumn the local scout group used The Vicarage garden for their meetings in order to meet safely outside.  Unfortunately due to restrictions the following events had to be cancelled: our monthly Messy Church, the annual schools Christmas concerts, visits by the local Rainbows, the outdoor Church Street Nativity, the Christmas Tree Festival, our church/village Pantomime and the Summer Fair. 



## St Mary the Virgin, Willingdon Trustees Annual Report for 2020 

## Pastoral Care 

Weekly fellowship took place twice a week from both The Church on the Trees and St Mary’s; giving people the opportunity to talk, support and see others via social media. 

Pastoral care was given to the families of the bereaved and the clergy at St Mary’s took 46 funerals during the year. St Mary’s outreach continued to the local care home, providing pastoral support to families suffering bereavement. 

## Teaching, baptising and nurturing new and existing believers 

Due to Covid 19  ll but one wedding were cancelled due to the pandemic however, pastoral care was given to all the couples during the year. 

Confirmations had to be postponed and only 2 baptisms took place. 

During the year we were able to ‘Zoom’ part of our Lent and Advent course. The Saturday Quiet Days also had to be cancelled after February. 

We are deeply grateful to the Ministry Team who have supported the ongoing teaching and nurturing of the faith at St Mary’s. We continue to develop our fellowship together. 

## Evangelism and outreach 

Whilst observing Covid regulations The Church on the Trees has continued to be a worshipping presence in the heart of Willingdon Trees Estate.  Although the ‘café’ part of Café+Church has been suspended much of the year, the ‘Church’ part has flourished - masked up, socially distanced, and/or online.  Numbers have even increased slightly and lay members have enthusiastically taken on duties which made for varied and vibrant worship. 

During the pandemic St Mary’s continued to support various charities. A harvest collection took place for the Family Support work and the annual ‘Link to Hope’ shoebox appeal was very well supported. St Mary’s also held special collections for the Children’s Society and Christian Aid. 

The church website is a valuable resource, informing the community and beyond of our mission and outreach to all. 

## Provision of the church building for people to enjoy 

Our church continues to be appreciated by our parishioners and the local community. During the year the church was opened twice a week for private prayer when permitted to do so. 

The Church Hall continued to be used by the Chalk Hill Pre-school, when permitted. Other groups usually using the hall suspended their meetings from March. 

## Building for the future 

We intend to continue with our plans for the bell restorations and hope that this will involve the interest of the local community in many ways. 



St Mary the Virgin, Willingdon Trustees Annual Report for 2020 

## Safeguarding 

The church continues to review and update all safeguarding procedures, following the current diocesan guidelines including implementing ‘Simple Quality Protects’ (SQP). The Parochial Church Council fully recognises its duty to have due regard to the House of Bishops’ guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. 

Grateful thanks to everyone who has contributed to the life, witness and mission of St Mary’s church during the past year. 

## Financial review 

The accounts for the year to 31st December 2020 show a deficit of £22,817 following a reduction of income which is largely due to the Covid 19 pandemic. This deficit includes a reduction in investment values of £11,416. 

The balance of our Unrestricted Funds at £591,830 includes £314,578 of fixed assets which need to be retained to enable us to operate. Our net Unrestricted Funds are therefore £277,252. A further £109,517 and £226 are held in Restricted and Endowment Funds respectively. 

## Incoming and Outgoing resources 

The Covid Pandemic and the consequent lockdowns were largely responsible for the reduction of income as the church was not permitted to operate in the usual way. 

Church services within the church building were not permitted for a significant part of the year and as a result, cash collections for the year were reduced. 

The parish’s planned giving via standing order continues to work well and the Goodbox machine has been utilised during the periods when the church was permitted to open for private prayer. 

Gift aid recoverable has decreased as donations are not as high as in previous years but we should emphasize the importance of giving in this way as it does increase the church’s income. 

There were no weddings during 2020 but sadly there have been an increased number of funerals either at the church or at the crematorium. 

There was a change in the tenancy at the Curate’s House which resulted in a slight reduction in rental income whilst the property was unoccupied. It is expected that the house will continue to be let for the foreseeable future. 

Income from the Church Hall was reduced as it could not be used during the lockdown periods. The school restarted when permitted but other usage of the hall has been minimal resulting in a reduction of income of approximately 30%. 

Other activities which have brought in much needed funds in previous years such as the Summer Fayre and the Christmas Tree Festival were also cancelled this year due to the pandemic. 

We have however been fortunate to receive donations following two appeals during the year to help with the running operations. 



St Mary the Virgin, Willingdon Trustees Annual Report for 2020 

During the year the lighting project in the church was completed at a cost of £42,924. Now all of the costs have been identified an application for a grant to cover the VAT element will be made during 2021. 

There have been a number of repairs required to the Curate’s House during the course of the year. 

The PCC also anticipates a resolution to the organ repair during 2021. 

## Sharing the ministry costs of the Diocese of Chichester 

The largest expenditure of the PCC was the sum of £55,785 paid to the diocese for our share of all church’s Parish Ministry Costs, including clergy stipends, pensions, housing and training as well as a share of central expenses. The original Parish Share for 2020 was agreed by the PCC at 103% of the Parish Share, a sum of £74,028. Due to restrictions in income the amount paid during the year was reduced in total to £55,785. The remaining balance of £18,243 has been written off by the diocese due to the extraordinary circumstances surrounding the Covid 19 pandemic. 

The Parish Share for 2021 will be reviewed in early 2021 by the PCC. 

## Staff Costs 

The Financial Administrator and Parish Administrator were retained for 2020. 

The Parish Administrator was however furloughed or partly furloughed for the 9 months of the year. 

## Reserves Policy 

The PCC regularly monitor the financial performance of the charity. We are currently anticipating large costs to carry out repairs to the Church Bells. We have carried out fundraising to help with this work, but realise that the shortfall may need to be covered by the Church and therefore the current level of unrestricted funds are considered appropriate by the PCC. 

It is the PCC’s policy to maintain a general fund with sufficient monies available to cover six month’s expenditure. Other reserves are considered adequate, but there should be no complacency as, with listed buildings repairs when required can be costly. 

## Investments 

The policy of the PCC is to retain funds with M&G Charifund for as long as is deemed appropriate. Further investments can only be made with a resolution of the PCC but existing monies can be held at the discretion of the Finance Committee with the Central Board of Finance for the Church of England, Building Societies, Scottish Widows Bank and the Nat West and Barclays banks on a short term basis. 

The PCC will be taking advice on re investing any fixed asset investments which matured in 2020 or are due to mature in 2021. 

## Charitable Donations 

It is the policy of the PCC to tithe a sum in the region of 10 % of its net income from ordinary activities for this purpose. 



## St Mary the Virgin, Willingdon 

## Trustees Annual Report for 2020 

Historically this has been in the region of £8,000 but due to the decrease in income during the year it was not possible to make donations for 2020. 

## Structure and governance and management of the charity 

The Parochial Church Council (PCC) is a registered with the Charity Commission as required by the Charities Act 2011. Its governing document is the Parochial Church Council (Powers) Measure 1956 The PCC met 8 times during the year with an average attendance of 83.75%. The following served as members of the Parochial Church Council: 

## Ex Officio members 

|Incumbent|The Rev’d Kevin Agnew Dip MinTh||
|---|---|---|
|Associate Vicars|The Rev’d Deacon Sue Wilkinson FD TCM||
||The Rev’d Merriel Woodward PG Dip. Ministry|& Mission|
|Readers|Mrs Lyn Bishop||
||Mrs Vicky Peattie|(left 13/07/2020)|
||Mr Jeremy Rowett||
|Wardens|Mrs Iona Taylor||
||Mr Trevor Amey||
|Deanery Synod Reps|Mr Paul Martin||
||Mr Olaf Hoeg||
|General Synod|Mrs Tina Nay|(left 21/09/2020)|
|Elected Members|Mrs Joyce Benstead||
||Mr Geoff Grundy||
||Mrs Jan Grundy||
||Mr John Hemingway||
||Mr Jolly Pett||
||Mrs Mary Wright|(left 13/07/2020)|
||Mrs Beryl Edmonson|(left 12/10/2020)|
||Mr Garth Fisher|(left 12/10/2020)|
||Mr Christopher Walsh|(left 12/10/2020)|
||Mrs Sue Walsh (Parish Safeguarding Officer)||
||Mr Brian Waters||
||Mr David Fleuty||
||Mr Jim Tomsett|(joined 12/10/2020)|
||Mrs Sheila Pullen|(joined 12/10/2020, left 09/11/2020)|
||Ms Val Winslade|(joined 12/10/2020)|
||Mrs Lynne Lorraine|(joined 09/11/2020)|
|PCC Secretary|Ms Val Winslade||





St Mary the Virgin, Willingdon
Trustees Annual Report for 2020
Membership of the PCC is determined under the Church Representative Rules and consists of certain ex-offtcio
mèmbèrs (the incumbent, associate vicars, curate, lay reader5 licenced to officiate in the church), the church
wardens and members of the Deanery. Diocesan or General Synods and up to 15 members of the Ch￿￿h who are
elected at the AnThJal Parochlal Church Meeting IAPCMI.
Members a￿ warmly encouraged to stsnd for election to the PCC and we try to ensure a balantÈ of skills and
experience where posslble.
The Trustees, Annual Rewjn was approved by the PCC and slgned on their behalf by Mr T Amèy.

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL
PARISH OF WILLINGDON
CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, WILLINGDON
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE PCC OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL
PARISH OF MLUNGDON
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTleAL
PARISH OF WILLINGDON
CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, WILLINGDON
BALANCE SHEET
ASAT31 DECEMBER 2020
2020
2019
Fixed assets
T8ngit)18 assets
Inv•stmÈnts
14
15
314.578
86,675
316.535
98.091
401,253
414.626
stod(s
Debtor8
Cash at bank and in hand
17
399
14,862
302,930
22,113
307.172
318,191
330.128
Cr•dltors: amounts fa115ng du•wlthln
one year
19
(17.871)
(20.3641
wrr¢nt assets
309,764
Total assets less current Ilabllltle*
701,S73
724.390
Capltal funds
ndowme
General en&)wment knnds
226
218
Endowment fvnds
21
226
218
Restsicied fvnds
109.517
127.015
Designated lunds..
Gènar81 unr￿1th fund5
241.760
350,070
24'1.760
355.397
591,830
597,157
701,5n
724.390
Th• financial staleme¢)ts w•r• approved by the PCC on .........................
MrT Amey
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## THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WILLINGDON CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, WILLINGDON NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

## FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020 

## 1 Accounting policies 

## Charity information 

Church of St Mary the Virgin, Willingdon is an unincorporated charity, governed by the Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1956 and Church Representation Rules. It is registered with the Charity Commission under charity number 1133784. 

## 1.1 Accounting convention 

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church's [governing document], the Charities Act 2011 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)". The Church is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. 

The Church has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows. 

The financial statements have been prepared with early application of the FRS 102 Triennial Review 2017 amendments in full. 

The accounts are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the Church. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £. 

The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except for investment assets which are shown at fair value. The financial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their affiliation to another body, nor those which are informal gatherings of church members. 

## 1.2 Going concern 

At the time of approving the financial statements, the PCC have a reasonable expectation that the Church has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the PCC continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements. 

At the date of this report, there exists considerable uncertainty regarding the potential impact of the Coronavirus and the economic consequences, both within the U.K. and overseas, which may result from government policies to contain the spread. The duration and geographical extent of any possible lockdown or future government policies are unknown. Whilst we are unable to predict what the economic consequences may be and the impact on the charity’s future ability to continue trading, we have continued to use the going concern basis as appropriate in the preparation of these accounts. 

## 1.3 Charitable funds 

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the PCC in furtherance of their charitable objectives. 

Designated funds are set aside by the PCC for specific future purposes or projects. 

Restricted funds are either income from trusts or endowments which may be expended only on those restricted objects provided in the terms of the trust or bequest; or donations or grants received for a specific object or invited by the PCC for a specific object. The funds may only be expended on the specific object for which they were given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of the year is carried forward as a balance on that fund. 

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## THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WILLINGDON CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, WILLINGDON NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

## FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020 

## 1 Accounting policies 

(Continued) 

Endowment funds - the capital of which must be maintained; only income arising from the investment of the endowment may be used, either as restricted or unrestricted funds, depending on the purpose set out in the terms of the original endowment. 

## 1.4 Income 

All income and endowments are accounted for without deduction for any costs of receivability, are recognised when there is evidence of entitlement, receipt is probable, and the amount can be measured reliably. 

Collections are recognised when received. Planned giving receivable is recognised when there is evidence of entitlement, receipt is probable, and the amount accords with the Gift Aid declaration or other record of intention to donate. Gift Aid recovered is recognised when the income to which it is attached is recognised. 

Grants and legacies are recognised when the formal offer in writing of the funding is received by the PCC. 

Sales of magazines and study notes are recognised when received. Rents from property are recognised in accordance with the rental agreements, when receipt is probable. 

Trading activities are where income is receivable in return for selling goods or providing services. Income from trading is recognised when received. Investment income - dividends are accounted for when due and payable. Interest entitlements are accounted for as they accrue. All other income is recognised in accordance with the above overall policy. 

Realised gains are recognised when the investments are sold. Unrealised gains and losses are accounted for on revaluation at 31 December. 

## 1.5 Expenditure 

Expenditure is accounted for on the accruals basis and accounted for gross. 

Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded where the award creates a binding obligation on the PCC. 

The Diocesan parish contribution is accounted for on an annual basis, reflecting the allocation set by our Deanery. Any parish contribution unpaid at 31 December is provided for in these accounts as an operational (though not a legal) liability and is shown as a creditor in the balance sheet. 

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## THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WILLINGDON CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, WILLINGDON NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

## FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020 

## 1 Accounting policies 

## (Continued) 

## 1.6 Tangible fixed assets 

Consecrated and beneficed property of any kind is excluded from the accounts by s.10(2) of the Charities Act 2011. Movable church furnishing held by the Vicar and Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal, are accounted as inalienable property unless consecrated. They are listed in the church's inventory which can be inspected but are not included in the financial statements. For other property acquired prior to November 1984 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore the cost of such assets is not stated in the financial statements. All expenditure on consecrated or beneficed buildings and individual items costing under £1,000 are written off in the year they were incurred. 

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases: 

Freehold land and buildings Nil Audio and visual equipment 14% reducing balance basis Office equipment 14% reducing balance basis 

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year. 

No depreciation is provided on freehold property as it is the PCC's policy to maintain these assets in a continual state of sound repair. The useful economic life of these assets is so long and the residual value so high that any depreciation would not be material. These assets will be subject to annual impairment reviews. Provision will be made if there has been any permanent diminution in value. 

## 1.7 Fixed asset investments 

Fixed asset investments are measured at fair value at the balance sheet date. Changes in fair value are recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred. 

## 1.8 Stocks 

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. 

## 1.9 Cash and cash equivalents 

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with the CBF Church of England Funds or at the bank and other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. 

## 1.10 Employee benefits 

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due. 

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## THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WILLINGDON CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, WILLINGDON NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

## FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020 

## 2 Donations and legacies 

|Unrestricted<br>Restricted<br>funds<br>funds<br>general<br>2020<br>2020<br>£<br>£<br>Planned giving<br>60,756<br>-<br>Legacies receivable<br>2,000<br>-<br>Grants<br>7,452<br>-<br>Loose cash collections<br>2,987<br>-<br>Other special appeals<br>17,009<br>80<br>Summer fete and Music concerts<br>70<br>-<br>Gift Aid recoverable<br>14,286<br>-<br>Donations<br>2,053<br>2,000<br>106,613<br>2,080<br>For the year ended 31 December 2019<br>113,168<br>8,919|Total<br>2020<br>£<br>60,756<br>2,000<br>7,452<br>2,987<br>17,089<br>70<br>14,286<br>4,053<br>108,693|Total<br>2019<br>£<br>58,015<br>3,621<br>3,277<br>13,092<br>12,370<br>4,659<br>22,554<br>4,499|
|---|---|---|
|||122,087|
|||122,087|



- 3 Charitable activities 

|Sales of the parish magazine<br>Church centre hiring fees<br>Magazine advertisement fees<br>Rent from letting of parish house<br>Traidcraft stall<br>Fees for weddings, funerals and baptisms|2020<br>£<br>1,078<br>10,183<br>176<br>11,800<br>1,676<br>6,777<br>31,690|2019<br>£<br>1,693<br>14,099<br>1,907<br>15,305<br>1,841<br>3,936|
|---|---|---|
|||38,781|



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## THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WILLINGDON CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, WILLINGDON NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

## FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020 

## 4 Investments 

|Unrestricted<br>Restricted<br>funds<br>funds<br>general<br>2020<br>2020<br>£<br>£<br>Income from unlisted<br>investments<br>-<br>3,252<br>Interest receivable<br>1,119<br>141<br>1,119<br>3,393|Total Unrestricted<br>Restricted<br>funds<br>funds<br>general<br>2020<br>2019<br>2019<br>£<br>£<br>£<br>3,252<br>-<br>3,561<br>1,260<br>1,783<br>185<br>4,512<br>1,783<br>3,746|Total<br>2019<br>£<br>3,561<br>1,968|
|---|---|---|
|||5,529|



## 5 Other income 

||Unrestricted Unrestricted<br>funds<br>funds<br>general<br>general<br>2020<br>2019<br>£<br>£<br>675<br>773<br>Total Unrestricted<br>Restricted<br>Total<br>funds<br>funds<br>general<br>2020<br>2019<br>2019<br>2019<br>£<br>£<br>£<br>£<br>3,901<br>790<br>1,556<br>2,346<br>-<br>-<br>105<br>105<br>90<br>893<br>-<br>893<br>-<br>154<br>-<br>154<br>3,991<br>1,837<br>1,661<br>3,498<br>3,991<br>1,837<br>1,661<br>3,498|Unrestricted Unrestricted<br>funds<br>funds<br>general<br>general<br>2020<br>2019<br>£<br>£<br>675<br>773<br>Total Unrestricted<br>Restricted<br>Total<br>funds<br>funds<br>general<br>2020<br>2019<br>2019<br>2019<br>£<br>£<br>£<br>£<br>3,901<br>790<br>1,556<br>2,346<br>-<br>-<br>105<br>105<br>90<br>893<br>-<br>893<br>-<br>154<br>-<br>154<br>3,991<br>1,837<br>1,661<br>3,498<br>3,991<br>1,837<br>1,661<br>3,498|
|---|---|---|
|Other receipts|||
|Raising funds<br>Unrestricted<br>Restricted<br>funds<br>funds<br>general<br>2020<br>2020<br>£<br>£<br>Fundraising and publicity<br>Special appeals costs<br>(e.g. adverts, brochures)<br>3,581<br>320<br>Music concert costs<br>-<br>-<br>Summer fete<br>90<br>-<br>Advertising<br>-<br>-<br>Fundraising and publicity<br>3,671<br>320<br>3,671<br>320|||
|||Total<br>2019<br>£<br>2,346<br>105<br>893<br>154|
|||3,498|
|||3,498|



## 6 Raising funds 

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## THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WILLINGDON CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, WILLINGDON NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

## FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020 

## 7 Charitable activities 

|Church<br>activities<br>Church<br>activities<br>Community<br>outreach<br>2020<br>2019<br>2019<br>£<br>£<br>£<br>Staff costs<br>12,878<br>16,114<br>-<br>Depreciation and impairment<br>1,956<br>2,845<br>-<br>Ministry - diocesan parish contribution<br>55,785<br>73,884<br>-<br>Ministry - other clergy costs<br>5,675<br>6,026<br>-<br>Upkeep of services<br>514<br>1,192<br>-<br>Church running<br>12,310<br>25,184<br>-<br>Youth ministry<br>99<br>510<br>-<br>Church maintenance and repair<br>41,053<br>6,335<br>-<br>Upkeep of churchyard<br>2,396<br>2,778<br>-<br>132,666<br>134,868<br>-<br>Grant funding of activities (see note 8)<br>181<br>9,818<br>500<br>Share of governance costs (see note 9)<br>3,411<br>5,925<br>-<br>136,258<br>150,611<br>500<br>Analysis by fund<br>Unrestricted funds - general<br>130,556<br>148,517<br>500<br>Restricted funds<br>5,702<br>2,094<br>-<br>136,258<br>150,611<br>500|Total<br>2019<br>£<br>16,114<br>2,845<br>73,884<br>6,026<br>1,192<br>25,184<br>510<br>6,335<br>2,778|
|---|---|
||134,868<br>10,318<br>5,925|
||151,111|
||149,017<br>2,094|
||151,111|



Governance costs are fees for the Independent Examination of the accounts and HR fees. 

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## THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WILLINGDON CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, WILLINGDON NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

## FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020 

|8|Grants payable<br>Church<br>activities<br>Community<br>outreach<br>£<br>£<br>Grants to institutions:<br>Overseas:<br>Bible Society<br>-<br>-<br>Mission to Seafarers<br>-<br>-<br>Leprosy Mission<br>-<br>-<br>Church Missionary Society<br>-<br>-<br>Us<br>-<br>-<br>Samaria Aid<br>-<br>-<br>Christian Relief and Development Agencies:<br>Christian Aid<br>-<br>-<br>Sight Savers<br>-<br>-<br>Mission Aviation Fellowship<br>-<br>-<br>IDWAL<br>-<br>-<br>Oasis India<br>-<br>-<br>Farm Africa<br>-<br>-<br>Friends of the Holy Land<br>-<br>-<br>Home:<br>Corporation of the Sons of the Clergy<br>-<br>-<br>Train a Priest Fund<br>-<br>-<br>Childrens Society<br>-<br>-<br>St Lukes Healthcare for Clergy<br>-<br>-<br>Matthew 25 Mission<br>-<br>-<br>Salvation Army<br>-<br>-<br>Family Support Work<br>-<br>-<br>Beachy Head Chaplain<br>-<br>-<br>People Matter<br>-<br>-<br>Eastbourne Food Bank<br>-<br>-<br>Eco Church<br>125<br>-<br>Sundry donations<br>56<br>-<br>181<br>-<br>Grants to individuals<br>-<br>-<br>181<br>-|Total<br>£<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>125<br>56<br>181<br>-<br>181|2019<br>£<br>400<br>400<br>400<br>400<br>400<br>400<br>500<br>400<br>250<br>250<br>250<br>250<br>250<br>250<br>250<br>1,495<br>250<br>550<br>500<br>1,123<br>300<br>300<br>250<br>-<br>-|
|---|---|---|---|
||||9,818<br>500|
||||10,318|



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## THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WILLINGDON CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, WILLINGDON NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

## FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020 

|9<br>Support costs<br>Support<br>costs<br>Governance<br>costs<br>£<br>£<br>Legal and professional<br>-<br>657<br>Accounting and<br>Independent<br>Examination fees<br>-<br>2,754<br>-<br>3,411<br>Analysed between<br>Charitable activities<br>-<br>3,411|2020<br>Support<br>costs<br>Governance<br>costs<br>£<br>£<br>£<br>657<br>-<br>3,975<br>2,754<br>-<br>1,950<br>3,411<br>-<br>5,925<br>3,411<br>-<br>5,925|2019<br>£<br>3,975<br>1,950|
|---|---|---|
|||5,925|
|||5,925|



Governance costs above include payments to the Independent Examiner of £2,754 (2019: £1,950) for accountancy and Independent Examination services. 

## 10 PCC 

No PCC members or persons closely connected to them received any form of remuneration. No persons received remuneration in excess of £60,000. 

## 11 Employees 

## Number of employees 

The average monthly number of employees during the year was: 

||2020|2019|
|---|---|---|
||Number|Number|
||2|4|
|Employment costs|2020|2019|
||£|£|
|Wages and salaries|12,666|15,838|
|Social security costs|212|276|
||12,878|16,114|



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## FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020 

## 12 Other 

|Unrestricted<br>Restricted<br>funds<br>funds<br>general<br>2020<br>2020<br>Traidcraft stall<br>1,939<br>-<br>Other trading costs<br>1,999<br>4,586<br>Other expenditure<br>8,198<br>-<br>12,136<br>4,586|Total Unrestricted<br>funds<br>£<br>general<br>2020<br>2019<br>1,939<br>1,426<br>6,585<br>6,982<br>8,198<br>19,824<br>16,722<br>28,232|Total Unrestricted<br>funds<br>£<br>general<br>2020<br>2019<br>1,939<br>1,426<br>6,585<br>6,982<br>8,198<br>19,824<br>16,722<br>28,232|
|---|---|---|
|||28,232|



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## FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020 

## 14 Tangible fixed assets 

|Tangible fixed assets||
|---|---|
|Freehold land<br>and buildings<br>Audio and<br>visual<br>equipment<br>Office<br>equipment<br>£<br>£<br>£<br>Cost<br>At 1 January 2020<br>302,562<br>15,795<br>18,598<br>At 31 December 2020<br>302,562<br>15,795<br>18,598<br>Depreciation and impairment<br>At 1 January 2020<br>-<br>5,935<br>14,485<br>Depreciation charged in the year<br>-<br>1,381<br>576<br>At 31 December 2020<br>-<br>7,316<br>15,061<br>Carrying amount<br>At 31 December 2020<br>302,562<br>8,479<br>3,537<br>At 31 December 2019<br>302,562<br>9,860<br>4,113|Total<br>£<br>336,955|
||336,955|
||20,420<br>1,957|
||22,377|
||314,578|
||316,535|



Freehold land and buildings is £60,000 Church Hall, and the Church House at £242,562. 

## 15 Fixed asset investments 

||Unlisted|
|---|---|
||investments|
||£|
|Cost or valuation||
|At 1 January 2020|98,091|
|Valuation changes|(11,416)|
|At 31 December 2020|86,675|
|Carrying amount||
|At 31 December 2020|86,675|
|At 31 December 2019|98,091|



The carrying amount at 31 December 2020 represents £27,553 Unrestricted Funds, £58,897 in Restricted Funds and £225 in Endowment Funds. 

The holding at 31 December 2020 was 16,244 shares in CBF Fixed Interest Securities Fund held by the PCC, 4291 Charifund Income Units held by Dingley Dell Fund and 132 CBF Fixed Interest Securities Fund held in the Fraser Trust. 

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## CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, WILLINGDON NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

## FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020 

|16<br>Financial instruments<br>Carrying amount of financial assets<br>Instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss<br>17<br>Stocks<br>Finished goods and goods for resale<br>18<br>Debtors<br>Amounts falling due within one year:<br>Other debtors<br>Prepayments and accrued income<br>Other debtors represent income tax recoverable.<br>19<br>Creditors: amounts falling due within one year<br>Accruals and deferred income<br>20<br>Retirement benefit schemes|2020<br>£<br>86,675<br>2020<br>£<br>399<br>2020<br>£<br>8,286<br>6,576<br>14,862|2019<br>£<br>98,091|
|---|---|---|
|||2019<br>£<br>843|
|||2019<br>£<br>10,971<br>11,142|
|||22,113|
||||
||||
||2020<br>£<br>17,871|2019<br>£<br>20,364|
||||



The Church operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Church in an independently administered fund. 

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## 23 Designated funds 

The income funds of the charity include the following designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes: 

|||Movement|in funds||
|---|---|---|---|---|
||Balance at 1|Incoming|Resources|Balance at 31|
||January|resources|expended|December|
||2020|||2020|
||£|£|£|£|
|Church Hall|60,000|-|-|60,000|
|Church House 50%|55,062|-|-|55,062|
|Repairs reserve for Church|31,337|-|-|31,337|
|Repairs reserve Hall and house|32,169|-|-|32,169|
|Willingdon Trees Support|55,041|-|-|55,041|
|Youth Clubs|2,392|-|-|2,392|
|Church Organ Fund|5,136|-|-|5,136|
|Social Fund|400|-|-|400|
|Bells Restoration fund|223|-|-|223|
||241,760|-|-|241,760|



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## FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020 

25 Related party transactions 

Transactions with related parties 

During the year, payments of £4,355 were made to 6 Trustees and their related parties for the reimbursement of church operating expenses (2019: payments of £6,143 were made to 9 trustees). 

Rev M Woodward, trustee, is also a trustee of the Trees Community Association. During the year, payments of £2,628 were made to the Association for hire of facilities (2019: NIL). 

Many of the trustees regularly give to the work of the Church and £7,791 was given during the year (2019: £7,028). In addition to this, trustees will give through anonymous cash collections and therefore it is not practical to quantify the full amount of donations received from trustees during the year. 

During the year, Rev Sue Wilkinson, trustee, commenced renting a property owned by the PCC. Rent of £9,000 was received from Rev Wilkinson (2019: NIL) 

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