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CRAMLINGTON PARISH (The Ecclesiastical Parish of St Nicholas, Cramlington) comprising, St Nicholas, St Andrew's and St Peter's

Annual Report and Financial Statements of the Parochial Church Council for the year ended 31[st] December 2020

Clergy Team Rector Rev Wullie Docherty The Rectory 33 Twyford Close Cramlington NE23 1PH.

Team Vicar of St Nicholas Rev David Gray

Curate Rev Rachel Hudson to July 2020

Banks Barclays Bank PLC The South Northumberland Group Northumbria House Cramlington NE23 6QF

CAF Bank Ltd 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ

Independent Examiner. Angela Sheret

Registered Charity Number 1133848

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Contents.

Page No
Administration Information 3
Structure, Governance & Management 4
Objectives and Activities 4
Risk Assessment 4
Electoral Roll 5
Team Rector’s Report 5
Financial Report 7
Church Wardens' Report 11
PCC Secretary’s Report 12
Deanery Synod Report 13
St Peter’s Report 14
St Andrew’s Report 15
Safeguarding Report 15
Approval of Reports by the PCC 16
List of Appendices 17

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CRAMLINGTON PARISH (The Ecclesiastical Parish of St Nicholas,Cramlington)

Annual Report of the Parochial Church Council

for the Year Ended 31st December 2020

(This report is made in accordance with The Church Representation Rules (Rule 9(1)(1b) and is separate from any statement or address that the incumbent may wish to make or any reports that any other parish group may present at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting.)

1. Administration Information.

St Nicholas Parish Church is situated in Cramlington Village. St. Peter’s Church met at Northburn Primary School, Horton Drive, NE23 3QS, and St Andrew's Church at Beaconhill Community Centre, Beaconhill, Langdale Drive, Cramlington NE23 8EH. During the year, a Parish revision took place which included the decision to amalgamate the three churches such that all services now take place at the Parish Church. The parish is part of the Deanery of Bedlington within the Church of England. The correspondence address is The Rectory 33 Twyford Close Cramlington NE23 1PH.

Under the terms of section 3 of the Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1956 the Parochial Church Council (PCC) is a body corporate and is currently registered with the Charity Commission (Registration Number 1133848) .

PCC members who have served from 1[st] January 2020 until the date this report was approved are:

Team Rector Rev Wullie Docherty Rev Wullie Docherty
Team Vicar Rev David Gray
Team Curate Rev Rachel Hudson to July 2020
Wardens John Gregory to September 2020
Karin Graydon re-elected APCM 2020
Caroline Stanners elected APCM 2020
Representatives on the Deanery Synod:
Heather Johnson to July 2020
Peter McDougle to September 2020
Sue Barber re-elected APCM 2020
Elected members: Dilys Nicholls
 re-elected APCM 2020
Jen Wealleans re-elected APCM 2020
Marion Maxwell
 re-elected APCM 2020 (Secretary from Sept. 2020)
Peter Maxwell re-elected APCM 2020
Rhona Simpson re-elected APCM 2020
Matthew Drake re-elected APCM 2020
Co-opted Rob Cooper (Youth) to July 2020
Reader Susan Ramshaw (Reader) to November 2020
Officer Heather Johnson (Secretary)
to July 2020
Officer John Brierley (Treasurer) re-appointed APCM 2020

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2. Structure, Governance and Management.

The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. All Church attendees are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC. The Standing Committee of the PCC is the only committee required to be in existence by church law and has the power to transact the business of the PCC between meetings, subject to ratification of the PCC. The members of the Standing Committee are the Licensed Vicar, the Churchwardens, the Treasurer and a representative of St Peter’s and St Andrews: the Committee did not meet during the year. Each church is represented by a Church Council, which reports to the PCC; the structure and ordering of the parish is governed by its Constitution. At the 2020 APCM a change to the congregational representation on the the PCC was agreed contingent on the result of a proposed Parish Revision. As this Revision was subsequently agreed, the change will come into effect at the 2021 APCM.

It is considered that all PCC members and any others who could be understood to be ‘managers’ in the activities and affairs of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St. Nicholas Church, Cramlington are deemed to be ‘fit and proper’ persons under the terms of the Finance Act 2010.

3 . Objectives and Activities

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The PCC is aware of the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit in ‘The Advancement of Religion for the Public Benefit’ and have regard to it in their administration of the Parish. The PCC believes that, by fulfilling its responsibility to work together with the incumbent and to co-operate in all matters of concern and importance for the promotion of the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical, it provides a benefit to the public by:

Providing resources and facilities for public worship, pastoral care and spiritual, moral and intellectual development, both for its members and anyone who wishes to benefit from what the Church offers;

Promoting Christian values, and service by members of the Church in the Parish to its community, to the benefit of individuals and society as a whole.

4 . Risk Assessment

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The PCC recognises that in relation to ‘Risk Assessment’, risk is defined as ‘the threat of any action or event which will adversely affect an organisation’s ability to achieve its objectives and execute its strategies’. It also accepts that the term ‘risk’ can include any circumstances that may, or do, have an adverse effect, and is wider than financial matters. ‘Risks’ relate not only to the negative consequences of a threat, but also to the impact of not taking advantage of opportunities.

The PCC recognises it requires a practical Health and Safety Policy covering activities for both the church, its surround grounds and the Meeting Rooms. This is reviewed on a regular basis. Accident Books are maintained in all churches.

The contents and obligations of the Equality Act 2010 and the Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2003 are known and complied with to the best of the PCC’s ability. The PCC is aware of its responsibilities in respect of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 in its requirement to carry out a fire assessment to identify any possible dangers and risks, to take action to minimise the risks and to create a plan to deal with any emergencies, and also to write up and keep a record of its findings and to review its assessment annually. The PCC has appointed the Churchwardens to be the responsible persons to put these things into operation.

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There is a Safeguarding Policy in place; the Safeguarding and DBS Officer is Lorraine Alexander. DBS checks have been carried out in respect of persons dealing regularly with young people and vulnerable adults. Whilst it is impossible to eliminate all risks and their consequences, efforts are constantly made to minimise such occurrences.

5. Electoral Roll .

Parish of St Nicholas Church, Cramlington, in the deanery of Bedlington and the diocese of Newcastle I hereby certify that the number of names entered upon the church electoral roll of the above parish, as revised in preparation for the Annual Parochial Church Meeting held in the year 2020, was … 148 …….

Since April 2020 there have been 25 new applications to join the Roll and three people have been removed, so the current total of names on the Electoral Roll as of February 2021 is 170.

Paul Nicholls Electoral Roll Officer. 22/02/2021

6. Team Rector’s Report 2020/21

Parish Revision Passed

At our AGM in October, the result of the vote on the revised Parish Revision Vote was announced. An overwhelming majority in favour of the changes was recorded. We are now embarked on the development of the new 10.30 Sunday Service as part of our wider personal and corporate renewal. Consultation with, the engagement of, and the endorsement by, the parish, will continue to be sought in all of this process.

Technical Development.

Since the first lockdown in March 2020, we have been on an extraordinary learning curve in digital tech. both audio & Video.

Our thanks go to Peter Maxwell, Aidan Brierley, Chris Hodgson and Rocky Kuresh for all they have done in delivery over the past year.

We are close to the completion of our Digital AV transformation of the church building making it now an excellent venue for live and live stream content of many kinds. We hope it will be completed with the appropriate Archdeacon’s faculty in time for our unfettered return to live worship services.

Christmas

Much of the above technical wizardry was evident in the Parish’s Christmas gift to the town where with the background distractions turned off or muted, we shared the true purpose of Christmas. Our online and live events required the support of over 40 individuals in Nativities, Carol Singing, Craft and Drive In.

We made many friends through our cooperation with others and we hope, brought them closer to Jesus.

Lockdown

We are so thankful to God that he gave us so many resources to mitigate lockdown for parishioners and others.

Some have been very high tech, some have been paper and ink.

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Rev. David’s prompt to us to consider what further might be done for those who are without broadband, bore fruit in the shape of our home grown “ Thought for Today” . Not only, I hope, was this an encouragement to those who received, but also for those who contributed, again more than 30, charged with the duty of bringing something of God, not of ourselves, to lighten, to challenge, to comfort, to cheer.

Worship Development

As I write, after lengthy deliberations, including a prayer consultation over a whole morning, the Leadership Team is about to share proposals for the two new 1030 services (HC & non HC) with the PCC, seeking their endorsement.

That achieved, it will be the turn of those who lead worship, musical and non, to “fit out” the services within the agreed new parameters. Please remember this process in your prayers.

We hope yet that the first occasion on which the new format is used, will be graced by, now Bishop Mark Wroe, who will lead us in a Thanksgiving for all God has done in our previous formations and a Commissioning of us as a parish in the new.

Life Groups

The Leadership Team has also begun initial discussion over the matter of Life Groups. We will be taking advice from sources where they currently operate, followed by a process through which we develop a format which best suits Cramlington. Please hold this process in your prayers.

Parish Share

For the first time in a number of years we have paid our Parish Share in full. While this is a significant achievement, we must not rest on our laurels as we seek to demonstrate that solvency is a godly trait.

Extension of Team Vicar Licence

I am pleased to formally announce that Rev. David’s original contract for three years of stipendiary ministry, has been confirmed by the Diocese.

Ministry Trainees

In common with previous practice, I am pleased to say that we currently support the development of three ordained ministry trainees.

Viv Frost is currently considering ordination to a ministry which while still formal, lies beyond the standard parish priestly profile.

As I write, Frankie Walsh is due to attend her Advisory Panel Interviews which will determine much of the preparation she will undertake in pursuit of a call to ordained, stipendiary, priestly ministry. Danny Pritchard hopes to begin the formal process of testing his vocation to the ministry by the end of the year.

Please join with me in offering thanks to God for all He has done for, in and through us in the last year.

W S Docherty, Team Rector

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7 Treasurer’s Report on the 2020 Financial Year, to the Annual Parish Church Meeting 2021

IMPORTANT - this is a summary of the key points from the accounts. Full details are contained in The Financial Statement which is included as the first of the Appendices to this pack. It is The Financial Statement which is the formal account of the Parish’s finances in 2020. Additional details of financial activity are given in further tables in the Appendices.

Note – except for the Parish Share, figures in this report are rounded to the nearest £50, (values less than £50, are rounded to the nearest £10) so may appear to sum incorrectly. Not all amounts and headings are included in this summary. For full details see the Financial Statement. 2019 Figures are shown thus (£1,000) for comparison.

St Nicholas’ Parish General Fund

You do not need me to tell you that 2020 was an exceptional year. Covid-19 had both positive and negative impacts on our finances. In broad terms, I think for 2020, it was approximately cost neutral – in other words, the losses and gains were broadly similar.

On the loss side, there has been no income for letting our halls for most of the year, no fundraising events, we had no weddings and fewer people in church which impacted our ad-hoc discretionary income through the open plate, for example.

On the positive side (speaking financially), we have not paid rents for St Andrew’s or St Peter’s since March, we have used the church buildings less and therefore their costs have been lower. Running costs for church-based activity, including children’s and youth work were nil for most of the year.

We applied for a grant from Northumberland County Council to cover the loss of income from letting, including loss of contribution towards the running costs of The Hope Centre from users, and were awarded £10,000 for both to cover a 12-month period (General Fund £6,800, Hope Centre £3,200).

There was a change in the Diocese’ approach to the Parish Share request in 2020. Historically, a number of parishes were unable to pay their requested share. With this in mind, the shares requested in 2020 were reduced to a level that was achievable, on the understanding that Parishes should then make every effort to pay their new reduced share. As a result, our share dropped to £70,000 (2019 - £93,000)

At year end, we were able to pay all the £70,000 requested – a considerable improvement on 2019 (£56,000). It is difficult to make any confident projection for 2021 in the light of continuing uncertainty surrounding the impact of Covid-19, but we certainly start 2021 in a much better position than we have in any year since I became Treasurer (2013)

Our total General Fund income in 2020 was £102,600 (including the NCC grant) our highest since 2014. However, probably at least half of the grant covers income we will lose during 2021, so a better notional income figure might be £98,840 – the highest since 2016. While we start 2021 with some optimism, we are by no means financially secure, though we are going in the right direction and certainly better off than we were at this time in 2020.

Our General Fund income during 2020 was £102,600 (£92,250).

The main elements of this were:

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Our expenditure during 2020 was £97,050 ( £97,550).

The main elements of this were:

*This includes £900 for the Open Air Carol Service which has been promised, but not received by the end of 2020. (Town Council £400, Newcastle Diocese £500)

Our Parish Share for 2021 remains at £70,000, so we certainly ought to be able to pay all that, but there is more to being church than paying the Share and it is important that we move from a ‘just getting by’ position to a ‘able to afford mission’ position.

Restricted Funds

These are the main restricted funds

+ Alan Lowther’s bequest .

The money was left by the late Alan Lowther to be spent on the St Nicholas’ church building.

Balance at start of year = £81,900 (£89,850).

Balance at year end = £81,200.

+ Food Bank

The Parish operates a Food bank, which is affiliated to the Trussell Trust, generally responding to referrals from nominated referrers including Social Services, doctors, The Job Centre, Citizens’ Advice, schools etc. The Food Bank receives significant donations of food from Asda and Marks and Spencer, for which we are very grateful. As a result, less money has been spent on purchasing fresh food.

Balance at start of year = £1,700 (£1,200).

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• Expenditure – £2,100 (£3,000 Balance at year end = £13,800.

+ Cramlington Parish Social Ministries

We lease the Hope Centre building from the Council and, although there is no rent, we pay running costs. We are now paying the electricity account directly with the supplier, but we are still experiencing delays in paying the gas bill and discussions continue with the council who have been trying to negotiate us a more favourable contract. Hence the balance of funds remaining at Year End.

Other running costs of the Centre have been met from the funds available. We are very grateful for the help and support of various organisations and individuals who have supported the Hope Centre during the year.

Balance at start of year = £11,800 (£9,800).

Balance at year end = £17,100.

+ Youth Work

This fund exists to pay the Youth Worker’s salary & associated expenses and consequently sees significant income and expenditure throughout the year.

Balance at start of year = £13,100 (£14,450).

Balance at year end = £9,250.

There are a number of other smaller restricted funds. Cramlington parish has a higher than average number of restricted funds. Money in restricted funds cannot be spent for any other purpose. The more restricted funds we have, the less control we can exercise over how we meet our financial obligations.

Treasurer’s General remarks on the state of the Parish accounts

It is pleasing to see some improvement in our financial position during 2020, particularly with the rise in the amount given through planned, regular donations (2020 £60,650, 2019 £57,750 ). 75% of our income now comes from Standing Order, Parish Giving & Blue Envelopes (and Gift Aid on those amounts). This is a slight drop on last year in % terms, but the highest in value since 2013.

We continued to migrate activity from our Barclays account to our Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) Bank account. Our complaint about Barclays’ handling of the transfer was upheld by the Financial Services Ombudsman and we received compensation for the additional fees incurred with Barclays as a result of the delay.

I am very grateful to everyone who has transferred their Standing Order either to CAF or joined the Parish Giving Scheme (PGS). At the end of 2020, 34 people were paying by Standing Order and 18 via PGS.

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We have taken the difficult decision not to continue with the Blue Envelope scheme in 2021, due to cost. While we recognise that some people will find this inconvenient, the number of people using the Blue Envelopes has shrunk considerably in recent years as more and more people have switched to other methods such as PGS and since the Blue Envelopes cannot be bought individually but only in multiple, providing envelopes to a small number of people becomes prohibitively expensive.

Looking at our income in more detail, for every £100 of General Fund income in 2020,

In terms of expenditure , for every £100 of General Fund spending

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Once again, I would wish to put on record my profound thanks to John Woodcock, Assistant Treasurer who administers our Gift Aid scheme and submits claims on our behalf. This important work makes a very significant contribution to our income.

I will end with some words from Psalm 37

“Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”

John Brierley Honorary Parish Treasurer February 2021

8. Church Warden’s Report 2020

It has been a very different year to say the least with all of the Covid restrictions.

We must say a big thank you to all who have worked behind the scenes to keep the services going throughout,

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We ended last December 2020 with a drive in carol service which was greatly received thank you to everyone who was involved. Hopefully there is light at the end of the tunnel now. We pray that later on this year we can all meet up again with a big welcome back party in church and that things will soon get back to normal again.

Many blessings to you all and stay safe

Karin Graydon and Caroline Stanners churchwardens

9. Report of PCC Secretary

The PCC met eight times during the year, six regular meetings which take place every other month and two extra meetings. The various restrictions in place during the year because of the Covid-19 pandemic meant that some meetings were face to face and others were held using Zoom. There was an extra-ordinary general meeting in June and the APCM was delayed until October (also because of Covid-19 measures).

The regular meetings all included reports on finance and safeguarding, for both of which there is information in other reports. Other significant issues are summarised as follows:

January (face to face)

March (face to face)

May (via video link)

June (extra meeting via video link); the reason for this ex-ordinary meeting was to endorse a specific proposal on the process timetable for a Parish Revision. The proposal included providing Zoom meetings for the congregation, a postal voting process and a date for an extra-ordinary general meeting. The proposal was agreed.

July (face to face)

September (via video link)

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November (via video link)

December (extra meeting via video link); the reason for this meeting was to agree the appointment of our governor representive for Cragside CofE Primary School.

Two general meetings took place during the year.

June 2020 (via video link)

This meeting followed a number of informal Zoom meetings held to discuss the three Parish Revision proposals. Each proposal was introduced separately with time allowed for questions and comments from everyone on each of these

October 2020

This meeting took place in church and was broadcast on YouTube to allow others to hear the discussion. Elections were held for Church wardens with Karin Graydon and Caroline Stanners being elected. In view of the current situation, and that our next APCM will be taking place in April 2021, it was agreed that the remaining PCC members would be re-elected. The Parish Revision Proposals were discussed and the voting procedure for this explained. A proposal to amend our Parish Constitution was made – this will be contingent on the outcome of the Parish Revision voting.

Marion Maxwell PCC Secretary

10. Deanery Synod Report 2020 - BEDLINGTON DEANERY SYNOD Diocese of Newcastle

Understandably as with many dioceses, Bedlington Deanery had meetings cancelled due to Corvid 19 restrictions. A correlation of latest information updated on zoom in November 2020 is as follows:-

A follow up from discussions in October 2019 took place about possibility of Synod creating a Lay Chapter

Laity have been asked to give thoughts, on how the chapter should look like regarding membership, opportunities it can bring to deanery.

Clergy have been asked to send thoughts about opportunities for new clergy/lay partnership, to djbowler@sky.co

How laity members are to be encouraged at deanery level, along with suggestions

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Discussions took place about on-line services, which as a Parish we are very lucky to have a great team delivering from early onset of lockdown 1 to present.

The Government and Church of England are encouraging us all to respond to the Faith Engagement Review. The following link is to be encouraged to be shared among as many congregations as possible.

http so://www.churchofengland.org/news-media/news-and-statements/government-calls-individualsresound-faith-engagement-review

Sue Barber

Parish Representative on Deanery Synod

11. St. Peters Church Annual Report 2020

The early part of the year started off much as normal but then, like the whole country, we were affected by the Covid-19 lockdown. Our last service was on 15 March 2020.

Initially, there was uncertainty about how long the lockdown would last and we expected to be able to meet again in a few weeks. However, this was not the case; the school in which we were meeting remained closed until the autumn term and even then it wasn't permissable for us to meet in the building.

Instead, many of us joined in the Zoom and YouTube broadcasts provided for the whole Parish; some watching but others more actively involved with the services including helping with the IT, the music and events such as the drive-in carol service. When services in the Parish Church resumed, albeit with restrictions on numbers and the need to book etc., some members of St Peter's did take advantage of this. The legacy we had received in 2017 (specified to be used for furniture and equipment) was used to support the purchase of IT equipment for the Parish broadcasts.

We had held our Annual meeting in February at which Marion Maxwell and Peter Maxwell agreed to continue as our representatives on the PCC. The Parish Revision, which took place during the year, included the decision to amalgamate the three churches and so St Peter's is now closed. The changes agreed will be fully implemented as and when Covid restrictions allow. Steps to make use of the various items of equipment were undertaken along with the closure of St Peter's bank account from which the funds will be transferred to the Parish account.

Although the need for the Revision is understood, it is with great sadness that we record the closure of St Peter's. Since 1993 we have been an active church with commited members whose relationships with each other have developed over the years. We know that the closure does not mean the end of these relationships and that the new Parish structure offers us all new opportunities.

Marion Maxwell (for St Peter's Leadership Team)

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12. St Andrew’s Report 2020

We began 2020 optimistically. Our congregation was small in number, but deep in love and fellowship, providing something that our members could – and did - feel comfortable inviting their friends and neighbours too. Our weekly, high quality teaching for children was valued and enjoyed by all. We enjoyed our welcoming and informal worship and bible-based teaching. We looked forward to perhaps hosting another Reader in Training.

However, mid-March, all that changed when Covid struck and, like others we temporarily closed due to the outbreak of Covid-19. During lockdown our congregation participated in the whole parish online services.

Over the summer, the clergy team decided to close St Andrew’s. The Parish was asked to approve this proposal which, although initially rejected, was eventually accepted.

St Andrew’s will therefore not be reopening.

Over our 27 years, we have seen many people find and deepen faith. We have supported people through difficulty, both practically and spiritually. We ran Alpha Courses. We have demonstrated the love of Christ.

Over the years we been visited by over 30 different clergy, several Archdeacons, the Diocesan Evangelism Advisor, and every bishop who has served in the Diocese, except the current bishop (7 bishops in all!), hosted Readers and clergy in training from the Lindisfarne Training Scheme as well as hosted 2 Readers on their placements. We have had visitors from Germany, Switzerland, Mozambique, Russia and Colombia. We have supported Youth For Christ, Tear Fund, Open Doors, The People’s Kitchen, Mission Aviation Fellowship, Children’s Vision International, Aquila Way and Practical Compassion for Destitute Children (PCDC).

We were church.

We thank God for His many blessings over 27 wonderful and blessed years.

John Brierley

13. Annual Safeguarding Report 2020 to the PCC of St Nicholas Parish Cramlington

Safer Recruitment

Due to the restrictions imposed by COVID 19 recruitment has been suspended for the majority of 2020. Those volunteers who began the application process prior to restrictions, remain as pending at this present time.

Volunteers and Pastoral Services

When COVID 19 restrictions are lifted, the volunteers list will be reviewed. Currently all volunteers are up to date with training and DBS clearance where approriate. The Diocese continues to provide online training schedules which are available on the Diocesan website. Where possible volunteers are continuing in pastoral roles. A core group of volunteers working in ‘bubbles’ have kept the Food Bank open 5 days a week and in periods between ‘Lockdown’ the Uniform Bank also remained open. At all

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times Church of England and Government Guidelines regarding COVID 19 restrictions have been adhered to and reviewed regularly to create clear Risk Assessments for our Volunteers and Clients.

Church Services/Events

Church of England and Government Guidance related to COVID19 have informed all Church Services and events throughout the year. Risk assessments and been updated as and when guidance has changed and has been adhered to.

Safeguarding Concerns

The safeguarding concerns which have been raised during this period have been referred to the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor and relevant services. There are no outstanding safeguarding concerns.

Report prepared by:

Lorraine Alexander Parish Safeguarding and Recruitment Officer 21/1/21

Approved by the PCC on and signed on their behalf by

...........15 March 2021........................................

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List of Appendices

Independent Examiner's Report Financial Statement 2020 Statement of Assets and Liabilities 2020 Key Facts 2020 General Fund Activity Tracker 2020

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CPSM
Gen Fund Gifts to Charity
Clergy Housing
St Nicholas' building
Church services & 'fresh expressions'
Church Meeting Rooms
Weddings & Funerals
Newcastle Diocese inc Parish Share
Staff costs & expenses
Youth
Foodbank
Key Facts
Collections for Charities
Parish Administration
Misc.
Children's work
Alan Lowther bequest
Giving & Fund Raising		 CPSM
Gen Fund Gifts to Charity
Clergy Housing
St Nicholas' building
Church services & 'fresh expressions'
Church Meeting Rooms
Weddings & Funerals
Newcastle Diocese inc Parish Share
Staff costs & expenses
Youth
Foodbank
Key Facts
Collections for Charities
Parish Administration
Misc.
Children's work
Alan Lowther bequest
Giving & Fund Raising		 2019 bf Income
Out
Balance
General Fund		 Income
Out
Balance
General Fund		 Income
Out
Balance
General Fund		 2019 bf
Income
Out
Balance
Restricted Fund		 2019 bf
Income
Out
Balance
Restricted Fund		 2019 bf
Income
Out
Balance
Restricted Fund		 2019 bf
Income
Out
Balance
Restricted Fund		 Parish Share
Share requested
32
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0		 96,491
2,378
0
0
530
500
673
1,527
90
0
159
70
0
0
369
0
0		 200
175
70,000
946
4,922
10,238
3,092
1,167
99
5,000
159
70
0
0
547
0
0		 96,324
2,203
-70,000
-946
-4,392
-9,738
-2,419
359
-9
-5,000
0
0
0
0
-178
0
0		 0
135
0
0
0
413
4,212
0
52
13,105
1,666
11,818
0
0
408
81,896
0		 0
6,218
0
0
0
0
3,130
0
0
1,791
14,216
12,315
0
309
0
150
40		 0
6,302
0
0
0
0
3,042
0
17
5,646
2,103
7,020
0
255
408
816
40		 0
51
0
0
0
413
4,300
0
35
9,250
13,778
17,113
0
54
0
81,229
0
70,000
0
Total 32 102,786 96,615 6,203 113,704
38,169		 25,649 126,224
Income Detail Standing Orders All blue Plate &
one-offs
donations*		 Giving sub- All Other
 Sub-total Gift Aid
claimed		 Grand Total In-Month
GENERAL FUND
only		 Barclays &
CAF		 PGS envelope# total income Income -
exc Gift		 Total
Income		 spend Net
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December		 3,971
4,111
4,841
4,886
4,806
4,684
4,244
3,834
3,311
2,883
2,868
2,883		 0
0
0
142
182
182
257
317
891
1,361
1,436
1,436		 852
1,059
746
120
120
120
1,456
1,098
407
424
120
586		 4,323
599
423
366
476
553
714
842
719
748
869
2,997		 9,145 854
959
930
96
316
188
194
539
7,129
635
110
1,553		 9,999 0
0
0
7,140
0
2,199
3,212
0
0
0
2,471
0		 9,999 7,281 2,718
-158
-214
-1,008
-337
1,949
-468
-395
6,609
-5,205
-237
2,919
5,769 6,728 6,728 6,887
6,010 6,940 6,940 7,154
5,514 5,610 12,749 13,757
5,584 5,900 5,900 6,237
5,539 5,727 7,926 5,977
6,671 6,865 10,077 10,545
6,091 6,630 6,630 7,025
5,327 12,456 12,456 5,848
5,416 6,050 6,050 11,255
5,293 5,403 7,875 8,112
7,902 9,455 9,455 6,537
Total
47,322
6,204
7,107		 13,629 74,262 13,503
87,764		 15,022
102,786		 96,615 6,171
27,999
Savings
Parish current accounts		 104,428 of which General Fund 6,203 and Restricted Funds 126,224

Generated

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Generated from file Main Account 2020 v35.63 FINAL on 27/02/2021 at 13:23

Monthly Activity Tracking report (General Fund)

Income

Income
Standing Order and Parish Giving Scheme
Blue Envelopes_(including bank payments labelled "Blue Envelope")_
Open Plate, White Envelopes, Contactless, Text & Website		 Jan'ry
3,971
852
4,323		 Febr'ry
4,111
1,059
599		 March
April
May
June
July
4,841
5,028
4,988
4,866
4,501
746
120
120
120
1,456
423
333
433
510
641		 August
4,151
1,098
763		 Sept'ber
4,202
407
546		 Oct'ber
4,244
424
451		 Nov'ber
4,304
120
595		 Dec'ber Total
53,526
7,107
12,341
4,319
586
2,723

Giving sub total		 9,145 5,769 6,010
5,481
5,541
5,496
6,598		 6,011 5,155 5,119 5,019 7,628 72,974
Fund Raising
Other income
Lettings
Wedding & Funeral Fees
Other		 0
0
168
208
478		 0
0
589
212
158		 0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
411
0
12
0
194
177
96
304
178
0
342
0
0
10
0		 0
408
26
106
0		 0
6,800
0
329
0		 0
0
128
138
369		 0
0
0
110
0		 0
0
0
520
1,033		 0
7,208
1,527
2,378
2,390
sub total (all exc Gift Aid & Bequests) 9,999 6,728 6,940
5,577
5,857
5,684
6,792		 6,551 12,284 5,754 5,129 9,181 86,477
Gift Aid (Including Gift Aid on Parish Giving)
Bequest		 0
0		 0
0		 0
7,172
43
2,241
3,285
0
0
0
0
0		 79
0		 173
0		 297
0		 2,745
0		 274
0		 16,309
0
Total 9,999 6,728 6,940
12,749
5,900
7,926
10,077		 6,630 12,456 6,050 7,875 9,455 102,786
Rolling 3 month average Giving sub-total 9,145 7,457 6,975
5,754
5,678
5,506
5,879		 6,035 5,921 5,428 5,098 5,922
Expenditure
Cost of church activities (including St Peter’s & St Andrew’s)
Clergy expenses (inc Housing) & other staff costs (but exc youth work)
St Nicholas Building running costs
St Nicholas’ Hall & meeting rooms’ running costs
Youth Work
Children's work		 Jan'ry
51
641
1,308
32
1,035
85		 Febr'ry
482
300
942
138
861
13		 March
April
May
June
July
528
213
171
43
80
282
444
579
545
643
1,298
963
500
1,226
554
104
106
83
84
199
861
861
861
55
55
0
0
0
0
0		 August
0
499
329
85
55
0		 Sept'ber
0
491
833
84
55
0		 Oct'ber
993
492
581
83
55
0		 Nov'ber
500
475
773
84
249
0		 Dec'ber Total
3,092
5,868
10,238
1,167
5,000
99
32
475
932
86
0
0
sub-total 3,152 2,736 3,072
2,587
2,194
1,952
1,531		 967 1,462 2,204 2,082 1,525
Parish Share
Foodbank
CPSM
Money given to charities
Other Expenditure		 4,000
0
23
0
106		 4,000
0
47
0
103		 4,000
11,000
4,000
4,000
9,000
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
83
170
43
25
14		 6,000
0
0
0
58		 4,000
159
0
0
227		 9,000
0
0
0
51		 6,000
0
0
0
30		 5,000
0
0
0
12		 70,000
159
70
0
922

Total		 7,281 6,887 7,154
13,757
6,237
5,977
10,545		 7,025 5,848 11,255 8,112 6,537 96,615
Net figures Jan'ry
2,718		 Febr'ry
-158		 March
April
May
June
July
-214
-1,008
-337
1,949
-468		 August
-395		 Sept'ber
6,609		 Oct'ber
-5,205		 Nov'ber
-237		 Dec'ber Total
6,171
2,919

Printed 13:25 27/02/2021 - Main Account 2020 v35.63 FINAL

Independent Examiner's Report on the accounts to the trustees of The Parochial Church of Cramlington (Ecclesiastical Parish of St Nicholas Cramlington - Charity Number 1133848) of the Trust for the year ending 31° December 2020 The accounts are set out on pages 2 to S. I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (°the Trust.) for the year ended 31 st December 2020. As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with Charities Act 2011 {the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to.. examine the accounts under sectton 145 of the 2011 Act to follow the procedures laid down in the general Di￿¢110n$ given by the commission under section 145151{b) of the 2011 Act to state whether particular matters have come to my attention 8¥818 of independont examinees report My examination w8$ carried out in a¢¢ord8nce with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting record$ kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts p￿sented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as 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 view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the next statement. Indop?nd•nt examine￿5 statoment In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention" (11 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requiremenls.. to keep aecountlng records In accordancé with section 130 of the 2011 Act and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charity Act have not been met,. or (2) to vthich, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached Name.. A%tL4EL4 T Add￿$¥.. IS sa￿4-￿E EI3 Signed: Date..

Parish of Cramlington

Financial Statement for the year ended 31 December Receipts and Payments Accounts

2020

See explanatory note number
Voluntary receipts:
Planned giving
iv
Collections
Money raised locally at St Andrew's
v
Money raised locally at St Peter's
v
Gift Aid recovered
vi
All other giving/income
vii
1
Activities for generating funds
2
Investment income
3
Church Activities
Income from Trading
4
Asset sales
5
Other receipts
vii
6
Total receipts
Church activities:
Parish Share
Clergy and staffing costs
Diocesan Fees for Wedding & Funerals etc
Payments of 3rd Party fees & expenses
Youth Work
viii
Food Bank
Cramlington Parish Social Ministries
Church running costs
7
Hall & rooms running costs
Mission giving and donation
Money spent locally at St Andrew's
v
Money spent locally at St Peter's
v
Costs of trading
Repairs and redecorations
8
Payments to charities of money collected
specifically for them
Gifts to leavers (Voluntary collections)
Asset purchases
9
Cost of generating funds
10
Governance costs
11
See section
Receipts
Payments		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Fund
Funds
Funds
Funds
2020
2019
£
£
£
£
60,633
1,520
62,153
59,928
5,767
0
5,767
5,919
88
58
146
321
148
158
306
433
16,309
559
16,868
13,112
13,444
7,050
20,494
2,464		 Total
Funds
2019
£
96,389
9,346
105,735
82,177
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1980
0
1,980
5,403
0
0
0
0
4245
29,040
33,285
22,100
6,225
29,040
35,265
27,503
102614
38,385
140,999
109,680
70,000
0
70,000
56,000
5,868
0
5,868
8,121
0
5,452
5,452
5,530
150
858
1,008
1,935
5,000
5,646
10,646
9,692
159
2,103
2,262
3,015
70
7,020
7,090
0
13,603
3,713
17,316
28,525
1,167
0
1,167
1,468
0
153
153
254
69
58
128
310
370
219
589
504
0
0
0
42
0
40
40
80
0
255
255
1,080
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
96,457
25,519
121,975
118,510
573
0
573
675
25
0
25
25
Total payments 97,054 25,519 122,573 119,209
Net movement in funds 5,559 12,867 18,426 -9,529
Sale of investments 0 0 0 0
Purchase of investments 0 0 0 0
Cash at bank and in hand at 1 Jan 1,040 113,765 114805 124335
Cash at bank and in hand at 31 Dec 7,007 126,224 133231 114805
Parish of Cramlington
Financial Statement for the year ended 31 December 2020
Receipts and Payments Accounts
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
Fund Funds Funds Funds
2020 2019
£ £ £ £
Cash funds
Bank - Parish accounts 6,203 126,224 132,427 113,737
Bank - St Andrew's current account 591 0 591 573
Bank - St Peter's current account 213 0 213 495
Other cash held 0 0 0 0
7,007 126,224 133,231 114,805
Further Analysis of Receipts and Payments
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
Fund Funds Funds Funds
2020 2019
£ £ £ £
Receipts
1 All other giving/income
Other regular gifts 0 0 0 0
Donations, appeals, etc 6,644 0 6,644 1,147
Legacies 0 0 0 0
Recurring grants 0 0 0 0
Non-recurring one-off grants xi 6,800 7,050 13,850 500
Other funds generated 0 0 0 816
13,444 7,050 20,494 2,464
2 Activities for generating funds 2
Fund Raising Events 0 0 0 0
Other funds raised 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
3 Investment income 3
Dividends 0 0 0 0
Trust Fund interest 0 0 0 0
Bank and building society interest 0 0 0 0
Rent from lands or buildings 0 0 0 0
Rent from masts and other property 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
4 Income from Trading 4
Bookstall sales - trading 0 0 0 31
Parish Magazine sales 0 0 0 0
Magazine income - advertising 0 0 0 0
Church hall & rooms lettings - trading 1,527 0 1,527 4,523
Use of photocopier 0 0 0 0
Heavenly Delights Café 453 0 453 850
Other income from trading 0 0 0 0
1,980 0 1,980 5,403
5 Asset sales 5
Sales of fixed assets 0 0 0 0
6
7
8
9
10
**11 **		 Other receipts
6
Surplus - sales of fixed assets
0
0
0
0
PCC Fees for weddings and funerals etc
2,093
0
2,093
2,577
Diocesan Fees for weddings & funerals etc
0
5,422
5,422
5,420
285
796
1,081
1,631
Insurance claims
500
0
500
0
Monetary donations to Foodbank
159
12,966
13,125
3,114
Cramlington Parish Social Ministries
70
9,115
9,185
0
Sundry income for Mission
0
1,944
1,944
3,244
Sundry income
1,138
566
1,704
4,084
Collections made for specific individual charities
0
309
309
848
Voluntary collections for staff members leaving
0
0
0
0
Contribution towards staff expenses
0
0
0
0
4,245
31,119
35,364
24,868
Church running costs
Church running costs (Excluding utilities)
7,376
3,713
11,089
20,755
Church utility costs
6,227
0
6,227
7,771
13,603
3,713
17,316
28,525
Repairs and redecorations
Church major repairs
0
0
0
0
Hall major repairs
0
0
0
0
New building costs
0
0
0
0
Upkeep of churchyard
0
40
40
80
0
40
40
80
Asset purchases
Purchase of fixed assets
0
0
0
0
Cost of generating funds
Fund raising activities
548
0
548
625
Wedding deposits refunded
25
0
25
50
Fees paid out for weddings and other activities
0
0
0
0
Bank charges & interest
0
0
0
0
Investment management costs
0
0
0
0
Bookstall costs
0
0
0
0
573
0
573
675
Governance costs
Examination/audit fee/ex gratia
25
0
25
25
A statement of Assets and Liabilities is included after this Financial Statement.
3rd Party for fees & expenses		 0
0
0
0
2,093
0
2,093
2,577
0
5,422
5,422
5,420
285
796
1,081
1,631
500
0
500
0
159
12,966
13,125
3,114
70
9,115
9,185
0
0
1,944
1,944
3,244
1,138
566
1,704
4,084
0
309
309
848
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0		 0
0
0
0
2,093
0
2,093
2,577
0
5,422
5,422
5,420
285
796
1,081
1,631
500
0
500
0
159
12,966
13,125
3,114
70
9,115
9,185
0
0
1,944
1,944
3,244
1,138
566
1,704
4,084
0
309
309
848
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4,245
31,119
35,364
24,868
7,376
3,713
11,089
20,755
6,227
0
6,227
7,771
13,603
3,713
17,316
28,525
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
40
40
80
0
40
40
80
0
0
0
0
548
0
548
625
25
0
25
50
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
573
0
573
675
25
0
25
25

The following notes form part of this financial statement.

Approved by the PCC on 15th March 2020

And signed on its behalf by

(PCC Chair)

Notes to the accounts

viii Income for Youth Worker is shown under 'Sundry Mission For Income' - previously 'Sundry Income.' All Youth Work costs are now shown under 'Youth Work' - previously, Youth Work expenses & Youth Work General were shown as 'Church Running Costs.'"

ix Interest received on Restricted Funds in interest bearing accounts is included in the income for the respective Restricted Fund. The total amount of Restricted Fund interest was: £223.49 This was allocated as follows (in proportion to the amount of particular fund held in the savings account): "Alan Lowther" Building Fund £149.57 Youth £17.03 Foodbank £25.38 CPSM £31.51

General Fund interest is shown in section 3 above.

The total amount reimbursed by the Diocese during 2020 was £529.60

Statement of Liabilities and Assets for Cramlington Parish as at 31st December

2020

Assets

Real Estate and buildings

None.

Moveable fixtures

Equipment for Streaming Services

£0 £1,950

Cash

Cash at bank £132,427 Of which Restricted Funds £126,224 Of which General Fund £6,203 Gift Aid to be claimed for December (estimate) £1,200 Of which Restricted Funds £150 Of which General Fund £1,050 Amount promised towards cost of Open Air Carol service, but not yet received. £900 Total £136,477

Liabilities

Debts, unpaid paid bills & invoices
Loans
Overdrafts
Committed funds not yet shown in accounts		 £0
£0
£0
£0
Total
£0

Notes

(a) The church building and clergy housing are owned by the Diocesan Board of Finance, not the PCC. The Hope Centre uses a building on a short-term lease from Northumberland County Council.

(b) Assets recognised but not included in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities include movable equipment and furnishings which require a faculty for disposal.

(c) IT equipment is considered to have a useful life of 6 years and is depreciated on that basis.

(d) Cramlington Town Council and Newcastle Dioces have offered £400 and £500 respectively towards the cost of staging the Open Air Town Carol Service, which had not been received by the end of 2020.