ST PAUL'S CHURCH WINCHMORE HILL Annual Report and Financial Statements of the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Paul, Winchmore Hill for the year ended 31 December 2023 Registered Charity Number 1133942
The Parochial Church Council The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Paul, Winchmore Hill ('the PCC,) has responsibility. in conjunction with the Vicar and Churchwardens, to promote the mission and mission of the parish. This includes responsibility for maintaining the church building, St Paul's Church Hall, and St Paul's Lodge, and the proper stewardship of the church's financial position and other resources. Membership Members of the PCC are either ex officio or elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) or the PCC in accordance with the Church Representation Rules. Elected members serve a three-year term commencing at the conclusion of the APCM at which they are elected. By convention. PCC members normally do not serve for more than two consecutive terms {i.e. six years). During the year beginning 21 May 2023 the following have served as members of the PCC: 023_24 Nam6 Type Year elected nla Office Fr Daniel Sandham Fr Pete Hopkins Phil Morehen Ann Pelrides Martyn Caswell Susan Chambers Ilzhak Mallhai John Hey Michael Laurie Pascale Louis-Louisy George Agyekum Paul Prigmore Alan Davis Tony Cooke Wanda Alkins (Alison) Katherine Roberts {Kalel Maggie Lindsay Samantha Hine Alison Perera Andrew Woodward Ex officio (licensed clergy) Ex officio (licensed clergy) Ex officio (Churchwarden} Ex officio (Churchwarden) Ex officio {Deanery Synod) Chair nla nla nla 2023 Vice-chair 2023 2023 2023 2023 2021 Elected Elected 2021 Elected 2021 Elected 2022 Elected 2022 Elected 2022 Treasurer Elected 2022 Elected Ele¢ted Elected 2022 2023 Electoral Roll Officer 2023 Elected 2023 Lola Cawood Athena Foran Elected 2023 Elected 2023
Rebecca Clark Co-opted Co-opted 2023 Secretary Safeguarding Officer Claire Knight 2023 Vicar's Report Introduction Writing my annual report is one of those jobs I never look forward to, but always end up enjoying. It forces me to reflect on a whole calendar year, and, as I both write my report and read those written by others, I never fail to wonder at the sheer amount of stuff we do - by God's grace - here at St Paul's. As much as an Annual Report is a requirement of being a charity registered with the Charities Commission, it is also a good opportunity to give thanks for all that God is doing here. Worship, prayer and discipleship The worship of Almighty God is central to the mission and ministry of the parish, and our regular celebration of the Eucharist is the source and summit of our life together. The Sunday worship pattern we introduced in September 2021 is now properly embedded. and all three of our Sunday services have continued to flourish. Our average Sunday attendance in 2023 was 200 {132 adults and 68 children), which is the same figure as 2022. This number fluctuates. and is significantly lower, for example, during the summer holidays. At a time when church attendance nationally is declining we can be encouraged that this is not the case here at St Paul's. Nonetheless, our vision is to grow faith in Winchmore Hill, and this includes growing numerically. Increasingly Sunday worship competes with other demands in people's lives, and we are to encourage one another to make Sunday worship our priority. We can also be hugely encouraged, not only by the number of children and young people who attend St Paul's, but also of the way in which their participation in our worship is growing. Visitors from other churches regularly comment on this, often with envy. We celebrated our Patronal Festival - the Conversion of St Paul - with one of our All-Together Eucharists. and welcomed the Bishop of Lewes. the Rt Revd Will Hazlewood, as our preacher. These All-Together Eucharists. of which there were five over the course of the year, are wonderful opportunities for us to come together in worship as a church family.
During Lent we took part in the Diocese of London's live-streamed course Prayer Practices for Lent. Holy Week and Easter is the climax of the Church's year, as we celebrate the mystery of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This was observed beautifully this year. For the Holy Triduum I preached on the role of feet in the paschal story, having preached on hands the previous year. (For 2024 we welcome a guest preacher, lest I run out of suitable body parts.) The Easter Vigil a dramatic and beautiful, but largely misunderstood and undervalued, liturgy) was the best attended we have had for many years. 338 people attended worship on Easter Day (including Easter Vigil on Saturday), and there were 204 communicants. This was a decrease from 2022. at least partly due to where it fell in the school holidays. 3" Southgate, our sponsored scout group and using the Church Hall on Monday and Wednesday evenings, attended a number of parade services. and made their usual, poignant contribution to our keeping of Remembrance Sunday. In the run-up to Christmas we had the usual and very full programme of school Christingles, Carols on the Green (see Outreach report), and Nine Lessons and Carols. 587 people attended church on Christmas Eve/Day, and there were 296 communicants. This was an increase from 2022, and a return to pre-pandemic Christmas attendance levels. Our termly Choral Evensongs, each with its own theme, continued. In Lent we welcomed the Revd Rich Alldritt, Vicar of the neighbouring parish of St Thomas, Oakwood, as our preacher. Our summer term Evensong celebrated the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles, and the preacher on that occasion was the Revd Richard Bastable, Vicar of two parishes in the Kensington Episcopal Area. The previous day the Coronation was live-streamed in church. There were 21 infant baptisms in 2023, two weddings, and the clergy officiated at 10 funerals, seven of which were held in church. Catechesis is an important feature of our parish's life and culture. In June 14 children were confirmed. and five children received into the Church of England. Six adults confirmed. and one adult received. This was the Rt Revd Rob Wickham's last visit as Bishop of Edmonton, before taking up his new post as Chief Executive Officer of the Church Urban Fund. In May we made a walking pilgrimage from Redbourn to St Albans, following in the footsteps of St Amphibalus. People
The Church is the Body of Christ, as St Paul reminds us. and it is made up of many members, each with their own distinctive tasks and callings. That is very true in a parish family, and is pivotal in ensuring that we continue to grow and flourish as the Church in this place. Fr Pete Hopkins, our Assistant Curate. was ordained priest at Petertide at St Pancras, Euston Road, in what was Bishop Rob's final act as Bishop of Edmonton. He will continue to serve his title here until 2025. The Revd Christine Morton's perrnission to officiate (PTO) expired in 2023, bringing to a close 38 years of faithful ministry at St Paul's. 29 of these was as a priest, being among the first cohort of wom en to be ordained priest in the Diocese of London. Christine has been - and continues to be! _ a precious gift to our church family, for which we give thanks to God. The triennial re-licensing of Licensed Lay Ministers (LLMS) took place at St Paul's Cathedral in November. Mark Ashworth and Sarah Elkins were re-licensed by the Bishop of London, and continue to make a very valuable contribution to our ministry. Likewise Alison Perera, our Locally Commissioned Minister (LCM), who was also recommended for LLM training, to be licensed in 2024. There were a number of staff changes in 2023. Elouise Nell resigned as full-time Children and Families Worker in August. and was re-appointed on a new part-time basis in November. The planned restructuring of the Parish Office took place in March. Hilary Crocker, who had served as Parish Administrator for over a decade, became our Officer Manager and Vicar's PA. and we appointed James Wilson as Facilities Manager. James resigned in October. and was replaced by Ayse Eris. Christopher Foreman continued as our Director of Music. Ann Petrides continued as churchwarden, and Phil Morehen replaced Will Sheldon at the Annual Meeting of Parishioners. The churchwardens do a colossal amount of work behind the scenes, not least in supporting me. and l am hugely grateful for them. They are in turn supported in their Sunday ministry by a number of loyal duty wardens and a team of welcomers (officially known as sidesmen).
l am constantly mindful that the ministry of the parish thrives because of a large number of volunteers who play all sorts of significant roles. Like most churches, our volunteer numbers have decreased since the pandemic, and this remains one of our greatest challenges. This serves to make me even more appreciative of our volunteers, and the reports which follow from the various committees and activities is a testament to their commitment. energy, support and dedication. On a rather different note, a special link exists between St Paul's and the neighbouring parish of Holy Trinity. whereby the Vicar of St Paul's is the patron of the living at Holy Trinity. After Fr Richard Bolton's retirement in the summer, the Bishop lifted the suspension of I presentation, and so I was able to exercise my rights of presentation, and became the first Vicar of St Paul's to do so since Francis Lampen presented Malcolm Gray in 19751 I was privileged to be part of the recruitment process for a new vicar, and duly presented Fr Simon Morris to be inducted by the Bishop of Fulham in September. Schools fl St Paul's Church of England Primary School continues to be an important part of our parish's life. As Vicar. l am an ex officio governor, an4 Governing Board. Dilani Dassenaike and , {./ who represent the PCC. Three other regul- governors in different capacities. among them Theresa Davis, who is Chair of the Governing Body. In December, just before Christmas. the school received its statutory Ofsted inspection. and I was part of a team of governors who met with the inspectors. This was the first time the school had been inspected since 2013. Ofsted's judgment was 'Good'. and the inspection report can be read on the school's website. 11 A team of clergy and ministers from the churches which feed into the school lead Collective Worship every week, and also assist with RE. A Whole School Service takes place twice a term in St Paul's Church, and the Eucharist is celebrated with Years 5 and 6 in each half term in different locations. Additionally. KS1 and KS2 celebrated Thanksgiving Services in May. Year 6 gathered with parents and families for their Leavers, Service in July. and the two Christingle services in the run-up to Christmas were as beautiful as ever.
We take great pride in our church school, and are very thankful for the hard work and dedication of its staff. Keble Prepatory School is the only other school in the parish. I led an assembly for Harvest in September. and Fr Pete led their Carol Service which took place in church in December. The PCC The PCC met six times during 2023 in the Howley Hall of the Church Hall. In addition to standard business the PCC: continued its implementation of our vision and strategy Growing Faith in Winchmore Hill,. in consultation with the Church Hall Redevelopment Working Group, continued discussions about the future refurbishment of the church hall, appointing Erect Architects. and authorising funds for the first stages of design. discussed, and appointed a working group. to implement a planned giving campaign, Give to Grow,. recommended the renewal of licences for our Licensed Lay Ministers. Sarah Elkins and Mark Ashworth, and approved to recommend Alison Perera for this ministry., discussed the future of the role of the Children and Families Worker, reducing this post to half-time. having been authorised to appoint a new Independent Examiner by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting in May 2022. appointed Clare Matthai. renewed its safeguarding policy and procedures. The Standing Committee. which comprises the Vicar, Churchwardens, Treasurer and Secretary, met between PCC meetings to enact other items of business. Looking to the future We enter 2024 with confidence and hope for the future. Now that our architects have worked up plans for the refurbishment of the Church Hall, one of our major focusses will be fundraising for this major project. This will be an exciting project. Not only is our Church Hall used by a variety of church and church-related groups (Sunday School. Toddler Group. uniformed organisations. Mothers, Union), but it is also used every day by a great variety of groups from the local community. This includes a nursery school every weekday, choirs. yoga classes. a dance school. a diabetes drop-in. and lots more. It's a popular venue for children's parties at weekends. Fundraising significant amounts of money can be a daunting task, but we know that we undertake this with a huge amount of good will for a building used -¥
by some many in our community. and knowing that this - like everything we do at St Paul's- is done by God's grace. Fr Daniel Sandham, Vicar and Chair of the PCC Report on the Fabric of the Church (Church and Premises) The church, church hall and curate's house have all undergone routine, minor maintenance, and during the year all the required statutory tests on gas and electricity supplies and installations were satisfactorily carried out. New carbon monoxide alarms have been installed near all the boilers in the church hall and curate's house. Roof and Stone repairs: Alex Veal of ART Architects was appointed to prepare a tender package for the roof and stone repairs which were identified in the Quinquennial inspection report. The scope of the repairs was extended to include repairs to the finials on the Reredos. The tender package has been received and we are seeking approval from the Archdeacon to carry out these works and will be looking at options for funding and tendering these works during 2024. Asbestos surveys: We have had approval for a Refurbishment Asbestos survey of the Church and Church Hall and a re-inspection of the curate's house. These surveys will be completed in early 2024. The refurbishment surveys must be completed before any work to the Church or Church Hall can commence. Refurbishment of church and hall: Over the summer the Church Hall Working Group invited six architectural practices to tender for the design of the Church Hall refurbishment. We received four returns, and two architects were interviewed. I Following this Erect Architects were appointed. Erect then prepared a series of refurbishment options which were reviewed by the Working Group and this feedback was incorporated into the final proposals which were presented to the PCC in January 2024. Andrew Woodward, Chair of Church and Premises Committee
Children and Families Sunday Chlldren's Groups Our volunteer team have continued to grow faith in our children's ministry this year and use the Roots on the Web resources to engage with the children. We are grateful for each one of them who have made this ministry possible. We recruited more volunteers and are steadily growing the volunteer team. For the year we have had 22 volunteers serving in the Sunday Children's Groups. The strategies employed over the year to recruit volunteers looked as follows.. Volunteer pamphlets handed out at the end of the various church services Requested volunteer assistance during the notices in church from time to time Emails to parentslcarers of Sunday School children requesting volunteers Directly asking parents of children to join as Sunday School volunteers (at least 5 of our new volunteers were recruited this way). In total, we have had 97 unique children over the three groups (Sparks, Ignite and Ablaze) attending one or more Sunday School sessions over the year. These groups all take place in different rooms in the Church Hall. Please see the summary of average attendance below. 11 TotalAttendance 11 AverageAttendance. 57 39 32 Sep-22 Oct-22 13.0,, Nov-22 Dec-22, 44 78 Jan-23 Feb-23 Mar-23 Apr-23'; May-23 Jun-23 Jul-23 60 49 20.0,, 22 33 37 31 15.51
Total Attendance vs Avg Attendance by month 2&0 78 22.0 70 20.0 zoo 19.0 57 16.3 16.5 Is.5 14.7 49 13.0 44 < 40 39 12.3 37 32 33 31 30 22 20 io Sety22 (kt-22 Nov-22 Dec.22 Jan-23 Feb-23 Mar-23 Apr.23 May.23 lun-23 lul-23 TotalAttendante AeaSeAlleallce Toddler Group We have had eight parent volunteers over the year who helped with setting- and clearing-up of this group, which takes place in the main hall of the Church Hall. The children and parents enjoy play time with Christian children's songs playing in the background, and we set-up three activity tables for them. At the end of every session all the parents and children help to clear up while our clear up song plays, and then we have a guitar sing-a-along with Fr Pete and me. We have on average 15 children and their parentslcarers join us each Wednesday afternoon during term-time. We are very thankful for the five Mothers, Union volunteers who have continued on the refreshments rota. We were very happy to receive some new toys bought with surplus from the toddler group by the Mothers, Union Treasurer. Will Sheldon. We received some new prams. play dough play and kinetic sand which the children love! We are also thankful for the toy donations received from parents and church members. Joyful Noise We are recruiting for more intercessors for the Joyful Noise service as some of our volunteers have stepped down for the summer and have joined other rotas in the church. Children's crafts (following the lectionary) and a baby section with toys have been prepared in the hall for families after 9.15am service this year, which has worked well. 10
ChurGhSuite In addition to attendance monitoring and volunteer rotas. this term Churchsuite has been used for its calendar function" Sunday school sessions, Toddler group attendance and events have been posted there. We also used a QR code redirecting to the Event page on Churchsuite to book the Pancake Party tickets. Family events and activities For the Patronal Festival children performed a dramatized reading of St Paul's conversion during the service and we had doughnuts in the Church Hall after the service. Countdown to Easter Calendars and Dust and Glory Lent resources were purchased in bulk to get discounted prices for Lent resources for families. On Shrove Tuesday we hosted a Pancake Party in the Church Hall to prepare for Lent, a talk was offered on the meaning of Shrove Tuesday. children were able to make and decorate their own pancakes during a pancake making workshop, pancake themed games were played and the children had a pancake flipping competition to beat Fr Daniel's record. Children took part in the Good Friday children's liturgy. Easter Boxes were available for order and available for collection after the Palm Sunday service. Easter boxes included a Holy Week cross shaped calendar to decorate, a story book on the Easter Story, Easter eggs and a few Easter themed crafts. A Sunday School Volunteer Tea Afternoon took place in April to give thanks and show appreciation for the volunteers, contributions to this ministry, for their love and dedication to the Sunday School children A small group attended and enjoyed Messy Cathedral at St Paul's Cathedral on 1 April. For the Coronation of King Charles 111 children's packs were made for children attending the Coronation live-stream. They included crowns and some colouring in activities for the children to do while families watched the coronation. Elouise Nell, Children and Families Worker Music Only a few years ago our robed choir had sixteen people on board. Since then a number of people have left for various reasons or moved out of the area altogether, and there was one death in 2022. We now only have seven regular members. I think I can say they are doing a great job in leading the singing in weekly services. as anyone listening to the streamed services will find out. They also
s which can enhance the message of the service. But n us. We are a warm and welcoming bunch of singers. d. others less so, that does not matter, there are no ry Friday in the church at 7.30. We fully realise not single week but we would welcome fresh faces and voices. There must be people in a church with over 400 on the membership roll who can sing! There is a lively social scene with meals in local venues and members. homes. Singing is for everyone and is an all- age activity with benefits for mental and physical health and well-being. Some flagship events are the three termly Choral Evensongs. In March 2023 we had a Lenten themed Evensong followed by a Coronation Choral Evensong in May, then an Evensong in October built around the rnusic of two composers who died in 1623, 400 years ago. These were well attended with nibbles after the service. The Nine Lessons and Carols service was another major highlight. We led the popular Songs of Praise favourite hymns event in February and assisted in Carols on the Green. The band help to lead the music for the five annual All-Together Eucharists. We use the church's magnificent grand piano. and we also have a trumpeter and drums, occasionally a guitar and a vocal soloist. But again we would welcome more instrumentalists to get involved and join us. The Sunday School choir have recently started singing special songs for key services and this is likely to continue and increase. There is much potential here. Christopher Foreman, Director of Music Social and Fundraising Our May Fair in the Church Hall and car park was a lovely family event with our usual crowd-pleasing bouncy castle, BBQ, Pimm's stall, tombola, secondhand toys and books as well as the much loved homegrown plant stall to name but a few. The event raised just over £3,000. So, all in all a good event. The Vicarage garden party was such a lovely event social event for all generations. This year we outsourced the catering to Cooking Champions. which was delicious. However, we did have to increase the cost this year to be £17 adult. £8 child and £47 a family, which might have put some people off. However. it was a lovely well attended event and the sun shone and we all enjoyed the glorious Vicarage garden while sipping a glass of Pimm's. Next year we will be looking at more in-house catering to help reduce the cost of the tickets. 12
Our first event of 2024 is our Bring and Share event, which we hold every other year. This is a lovely social event for the congregation to bring a plate of their favourite food to share in the hall and catch up after the Christmas season. We sell refreshments on the day which make a small amount of money. It is always a lovely event to start the new year. Samantha Hine, Chair of Social and Fundraising Committee Outreach The Outreach Committee had a great year! In February we ran a Pancake Party on Shrove Tuesday which was well attended. It was a brilliant event which brought together families from both Sunday School and Toddler Group. We supported APAP (All People All Places) throughout the year with both volunteers and food deliveries to the day centre that they have been running in Pymmes Park. As usual part of the money raised from Carols > on the Green was also donated to APAP. We spent the autumn term planning Carols on the Green which was a huge success. It drew large crowds and raised over £4.800 for homeless charities. The Outreach Committee all contributed so much to make this event a success as did so many other people from the St Paul's church family. It was certainly a brilliant way to engage with our local community! This year some of the Outreach Committee also supported the CAP (Christians Against Poverty) Christmas Dinner in Enfield. Our Outreach Committee members helped to provide, cook and serve the food! This was a Christmas Dinner for vulnerable people that around 30 people attended. The event was a great opportunity to do outreach at Christmas time alongside volunteers from other churches from the local area. So praise God for the Outreach Committee! And we hope to find more new and creative ways to do outreach in Winchmore Hill and the surrounding area in 20241 Fr Pete Hopkins. Chair of the Outreach Committee Pastoral Care The Pastoral Team has been running since 2021with nine members including the clergy. This ministry is there to support all the ways that pastoral care already takes place in the parish. Jane Reed is the current co-ordinator and reports to Fr Daniel and the Ministry Team. 13
The Team offers a range of support. Prayer and Listening Ministry take place after the Sung Eucharist once a month and on those Sundays members of the team also go along to coffee after 'Joyful Noise, to chat to our children and families. Prayer Ministry often includes prayers that people would like to say for someone else. During 2023. there were 17118 parish households who were kept in touch with through visits. phone calls or taking Holy Communion. The majority of these are members of the congregation that are housebound, bereaved. sick or troubled. The St Paul's Neighbourhood Support Team (NST) continues to operate with a small team attached to households who live near to them. This team is run by Carla Aylott., The NST alert the pastoral team to people who may need extra support. These are people who are able to get to church but generally live on their own, or have been recently sick or bereaved. The Pastoral Team have had training to lead listening and prayer ministry. The team continues to meet every other month for ongoing support, development and discussion about topics that are helpful to our ministry. In the Summer of 2023 we held a very useful session with an Admiral Nurse, Sharon Johnson, from Chase Farm Hospital, about Understanding Dementia that was open to members of the congregation. We also led a quiet day in November to prepare for Advent. Jane Reed, Pastoral Care Coordinator Charities A total of £1747.60 was raised for The Nightingale Cancer Support Centre, our annual charity during 202213. Christian Aid is our annual charity 2023124. By the end of 2023. £969.27 had been raised for this charity. Special thanks go to Sue Jeffreys and her Community Choir whose concert in the autumn raised £285.46 of this total. The Bangers and Mash evening with music hall entertainment, held in November in the Church Hall. raised £455.50. This was shared between Christian Aid and Alzheimer's Research. The sale of poppies in November raised over £100 for the Royal British Legion. Food donations left in the church porch throughout the year are available for local households experiencing food poverty. Surplus food is shared between the North Enfield Foodbank and outreach projects organised by neighbouring churches. Our Harvest Festival gifts and Christmas food donations were sent to the North Enfield Foodbank. 14
Our Mothers, Union donated £700 to support a number of charitable projects in the UK and overseas organised by the Worldwide Mothers, Union. At Christmas 2023, MU members also donated 22 shoeboxes of gifts that were distributed to vulnerable people and refugees living locally. twenty eight £10 and £15 gift cards to the charity PACT for prisoners to give their children as Christmas gifts, and also many new children's books and games that were distributed via the Foodbank. Susan Chambers. Chair of the Charities Committee Safeguarding Our parish safeguarding dashboard was promoted to Level 2 due to good progress made at Level 1. Actions from PCC meetings: The PCC accepted section 7 of the parish handbook as the adopted procedure. (see parish safeguarding handbook) for dealing with safeguarding allegations or concerns. Training.. 17 members of the PCC have completed relevant safeguarding training. basic and foundation including 3 members who have also successfully completed the leadership training. We celebrated Safeguarding Sunday on 19 November to raise awareness of the issues around safeguarding. The children at both Joyful Noise at the Sung Eucharist learnt a special 'Roar' song, Fr Daniel preached about safeguarding, and I spoke the congregations. Claire Knight appointed as Parish Safeguarding Officer Jessica Kafizas appointed as Deputy Safeguarding officer Claire Knight, Parish Safeguarding Officer Enfield Deanery Synod The Deanery Synod met three times during 2023. These meetings are open to all members of the Anglican churches in Enfield. Spring 2023 at Christ Church, Cockfosters The Revd Stephen Gallagher. Area Dean, welcomed members to the meeting, and the Revd John Tuckwell gave the opening prayers. Jane Reed spoke about All People All Places reporting that the roving night shelter had been discontinued. being replaced by a day centre at Pymmes Park operating 15
three days a week. A pre-cooked vegan lunch is provided on Wednesdays and anyone interested in volunteering should contact Sue Johnson, the Lay Chair. A Musical Devotion for Lent. David and Nikki Hooke from Christ Church, Cockfosters led the Deanery in prayer and contemplation using the parable of the prodigal son followed by a beautiful version of Psalm 23. There was also a short video presentation on Local Houses of Prayer. Summer 2023 at St Peter & St Paul. Enfield Lock The Revd Stephen Gallagher. Area Dean. opened the meeting with prayer and welcorned members to the parish. Elections were held for Officers and also members of the Standing Committee. A short talk was given on the role of the Treasurer and how Deanery funds were spent. London Diocesan Board for Schools: Two school governors were appointed to Bishop Stopford and St Andrew's, Enfield. A brief address was given describing the role of a school governor. After the meeting finished, refreshments were provided in the Vicarage garden giving the opportunity to meet and talk with other mernbers of the Synod. Autumn 2023 at st Alphege, Edmonton The meeting was opened with prayer and members were welcomed to the parish by the Revd Stephen Brown. Deanery School Governors were appointed to local schools Bishop Stopford and St Michael's Brigadier Hill. Also, there was an appointment to Enfield SACRE (Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education). This is a body set up to advise the Local Authority on matters related to Religious Education and Collective Worship in local schools. The main item on the agenda was an introduction to The Grow Course by Katy Lysak and Simon of CCX (The Gregory Centre for Church Multiplication), an initiative by the Diocese of London and based near St Paul's Cathedral. The Grow Course aims to help churches to grow in health, depth and impact to reach new people. The initiative which was started in 2016 is an intensive course undertaken over several weeks. usually by a cohort of churches. Church growth is not just about numbers. it is about going deeper in our relationship with God and loving those in our communities. Every church was started for these reasons but maintaining that can be difficult in a world that is constantly changing. The Grow Course helps churches think through being intentional about growing in health. depth and impact through the use of course materials, learning communities and coaching for the church leader. Michael Laurie, Deanery Synod Representative 16
Financial Report There was a surplus of £27,255 on the General Fund (i.e. funds that are unrestricted and not designated for other purposes) in 2023. This was better than had originally been expected. Reasons for this include a legacy of £10,000 and income from investments has continued to be higher than has been the case for many years. We had also been anticipating more expenditure in 2023 on works due to be carried out to the roof and stonework identified in the quinquennial report. It is encouraging to see that planned giving (and hence Gift Aid recoverable) increased in 2023. This was mainly due to the Give to Grow stewardship campaign. As a result of this, some 26 families are now signed up to the Parish Giving Scheme generating regular monthly income of £760 (including Gift Aid). Loose plate collections also increased due. in part. to the use of the card machine and QR codes which make it easier to contribute in this way. Church Hall lettings were down by around £3.000. It is likely that this is partly due to the fact that 2022 saw a large number of casual lettings for parties and events postponed from previous years due to Covid which was not the case in 2023. It is also the case that, following a price increase, some regular users responded by decreasing their use of space or reducing the amount of time they rented for. We are actively looking for new groups to take regular space in the various rooms. The rent from letting out St Paul's Lodge (£3,800) covered the costs of the payments to the Diocese for Fr Pete's flat in the first two months of the year. He and his family moved into the Lodge in March 2023. Assistant staff costs reduced by £13,650 in 2023. This was due to the fact that we did not have to pay the Diocese for Father Pete's accommodation from March and were without a Children and Families Worker (C&FW) for the last 4 months of the year. A part time C&FW was appointed from January 2024. The costs for this (around £14,000) will now need to be financed from General Funds as the Restricted C&FW fund only had a balance of £835 at the end of 2023. General Church running costs remained fairly steady. It was agreed that preparatory costs for the roof and stonework repairs mentioned above should be financed from the Flaherty Fund. This Restricted Fund can only be used for repairs and maintenance to the Church. Running costs for the Hall increased as expected partly due to an increase in cleaning and maintenance costs. We had been expecting this to be the case once the Facilities Manager was appointed. There was also some expenditure (£8,040) associated with the cost of design and brief work for the major refurbishment project for the Hall. This was financed from Designated Funds as per Note 14 of the accounts. We have been very fortunate that our energy contracts were fixed before the huge increase in costs. This comes to an end in March 2024 so we are likely to see a fairly substantial increase going forward. The PCC were very grateful to St Paul's Trust for the regular grant of £5,300 towards the salary of our Parish Administrator. However, the Trust has informed the PCC that this will be the last year that it will be making this grant. The administrative staff costs were higher in 2023 than 2022 due to the appointment of a Facilities 17
Manager in March. In 2024 costs may be slightly higher again as we recruit a new Office Manager and Vicar's PA (Hilary Crocker, the current post holder, is due to retire in 2024) and will have a full year of costs for a Facilities Manager. Restricted Funds are detailed at Note 5 of the accounts. Reference to both the Flaherty Fund and C & FW Fund have already been made earlier in this report. The Church Furnishings Fund was used for the cost of building a new stable for the crib figures purchased in 2022 and some vestments were purchased after a donation for that purpose was made. The Hey Fund is restricted to expenditure on the church building. These and other funds (which are self-explanatory) have seen little or no change. The PCC considered its reserves policy at a meeting on 11 March 2024 and approved the following: It is the policy of this church to keep three months general running costs (hall, church, staff and Common Fund) and a term's hall income in reserve to cover unforeseen emergencies. Based on annual expenditure of around £208.000 (as per the 2024 budget) and Hall income of £75,000 per annum this would be about £77,000. As at the 31st December 2023 our free general reserves were £140,113 so we are still in a good place. However, this is likely to decrease rapidly once the major Hall refurbishment project starts. Alison Atkins, Treasurer The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees. report above. Signed on behalf of the trustees by: Mrs Ann etr Mrs Rebecca Clark Vice Chair of ePCC PCC Secretary 11 March 2024 18
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL ST PAUL'S CHURCH, WINCHMORE HILL STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023 Unrestricted Restricted Endowment TOTAL Funds Funds Fund5 2023 TOTAL 2022 Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: Donations and Legacies 3a 117,062 5.999 123,061 181,842 Other Trading Activities 3b 77.112 77,112 80,048 Charitable Activities 3c 16.889 16.889 18.660 Investment Income 3d 10.570 1,274 11.844 4.239 other Income 3e 3,932 3,932 19,906 TOTAL INCOME 225,565 7,273 232,838 304,695 EXPENDITURE ON: Raising Funds 923 923 3, 147 Charitable Activities 4b 196.591 26.503 223,094 409,601 Other Expenditure 4c 796 796 3,742 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 198.310 26.503 224.813 416.490 NET INCOME/ (EXPENDITURE) 27.255 -19.230 8,025 -111,795 GAIN/(LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS Realised Unrealised 1,369 1.369 -1.941 Total Funds Brought Forward 163,826 152,510 128,680 445,016 558.752 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 191.081 134,649 128,680 454.410 445,016 Movements on all reseryes and all fecognised gain5 and losses are shown above. All of the org3nisation's operations are classed as continuing. The notes on pages 3 to 9 form part of these financial statement5. 18
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL ST PAUL'S CHURCH, WINCHMORE HILL BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2023 31-Dec 2023 Total 31-Dec 2022 Total Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Funds Funds Fund5 Notes Fixed Assets Tangible assets Investment assets 2a 2b 128,680 128,680 15,914 144,594 128,680 14,546 143,226 15,914 15,914 128.680 Current Assets Debtors Cash at bank and In hand Short Term Deposlts 16.033 35.024 142.856 16.033 35,024 267,869 85,843 20,897 206,748 125,013 rotal Current Assets 193,913 125,013 318,926 313,488 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year -2,832 -6.278 -9,110 -11,698 NET CURRENT ASSETS 191,081 118.735 309.816 301,790 TOTAL ASSETS less cvrrent liabilities 191,081 134,649 128,680 454,410 445,016 NET ASSETS 191.081 134,649 128.680 454.410 445.016 Funds of the Charity General Funds Restricted Funds Designated Funds 140,113 140,113 134,649 50,968 104,818 152,510 59,008 134,649 14 50.968 Capital Funds: Permanent Endowment Funds 2a 128,680 128,680 128,680 Total Funds 191,081 134,649 128,680 454,410 445,016 Approved by the PCC on I Ith March 2024 a Signed on their behalf by 19
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL ST PAUL'S CHURCH, WINCHMORE HILL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023 I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES The financial Statements of the PCC have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 together with applicable accounting Standards, the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with FRS 102 (effective l January 2019) - {Charities SORP (FRS 102}l and the Charities Act 2011 but a cashflow statement is not included as the PCC'S income is below £500,000. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for the valuation of investment asset5, which are shown at market 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 main affiliation to another body, nor those that are informal gatherings of church members. Funds Endowment lund5 are funds, the capital of which must be maintained,. olY income arising from investment ol the endowment may be used either as restricted or unrestricted funds depending upon the purpose for which the endowfflents was established. Restricted Funds represent {al income from trusts or endowments which may be extended only on those restricted objects provided in the terms of the trust or the bequest. and Ibl donation5 or grants received for a specific object or invited by the PCC for a specific object. The fund5 fflay only be expended on the Specific object for which they were given. Any balance mainIng unspent at the end of each year must be carried forward as 3 balance on that fund. The PCC does not U5u3lly invest separately for each fund. Where there is no separate investment, interest is apportioned to individual funds on an average balance basis. Unrestricted Funds a general funds which can be used for PCC ordinary purposes. Incoming Resources Planned glvln9, collection5 and donattons are recognised when received. Tax refunds are ognIsed when the incoming resource to which they relate are received. Grants and Legaoes are accounted for when the PCC is legally entitled to the amounts due. Dividends are accounted for when receivable, interest is accrued. All other income is recognised when it is receivable. All incoming resources are accounted lor gross. Resourees Expended Grants and donations are accounted for when ld over. or when awarded. if that award creates a binding obligation on the PCC. The diocesan quota or parish share is accounted for when due. Amounts received specifically for Mission a dealt with ès restricted funds. All other expenditure is generally recognised when it is incurred and is accounted for Gr05S. Fixed Assets Cons&crated and Beneficed property 15 excluded from the ac£ount5 by s.1012) of the charities Act 2011. No Value is placed on movable chuf£h furni5hing5 held by the church wardens on special trust for the PCC and which requare a faculty for di5POsal Since the PCC considers this to be inalienable property. All expenditure incurred during the year on ion5ecrated or benefice building5 and movable church furnishings, whether maintenance or improvement. is written off as expenditure in the SOFA and separately disclosed. Equipment used within the church premises is depreciated on a straight line basis over 4 years. Individual items of equipment with a ptJrcha5e price of £1,000 or less are written off when the asset Is acquired. Investments are valued at market value at 31st December. 20
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL ST PAUL'S CHURCH, WINCHMORE HILL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023 Grants payable without performance conditions These are only recognised in the accounts when a commitment has been fftade and there a no conditions to be met relating to a grant wh¢ch remain in control of the charity. Changes in Accounting policies and previous accounts There have been no changes to the accounting policies (variation rules and fflethods of accountlng} since last year. Basis of preparation: The financial statements have been prepad on the historical cost basis of accounting in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and in accordance with applicable accounting standards. In preparing the financial statements the charity follows best practice as laid down in the Staternent of Recommended Pract¢ce "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" (Charities SORP IFRS 102)). Conduit Funds: Conduit Funds are monies received for thtrd parties and do not belong to the PCC. The incoming funds and outgoing payments are excluded from the Statement of Financial Activity"es. Any conduit funds in hand at the year end are shov4n as creditors in the accounts. 2a. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Freehold Land & Church Buildings Organ EndowmeT)t Church Office Equipment Equipment Unrestricted Total EQUIPMENT Cost Additions Cost at 0110112023 115.138 13.542 5,122 4.089 137,891 3111212023 115,138 13,542 5.122 4,089 137,891 Depreciation Charge Depreciation at 0110112023 5,122 4,089 9,211 3111212023 4,089 9,211 Net 8ook Value Net Book Value 31/1212023 115.138 3111212022 115.138 13,542 13.542 128,680 128,680 The freehold land and buildings brotjght forward comprise the curate's house {The Lodge), the church hall and improved access work and are stated at historical c05t le55 grants received (of £128,000). They are insured for £243,474 and £3,330,000 respectively. 12022.. £213.201 and £2.960.0001 The consecrated and beneficed property and movable church furnishings are insured for £13,300,000 12022.. £11,820,000). The church organ is stated at historical cost and is insured as part of church property. As at 31112123 there were no capital committments (31112122.. Nil) 2b. INVESTMENT ASSETS VALUE 2023 VALUE 2022 As explained in note I, investments are stated at market value and comprise of 704 shares wilh the Central Board of Finance= 15.914 14,546 21
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL ST PAUL'S CHURCH, WINCHMORE HILL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023 3. INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: Unre5tritted Restricted Endowment TOTAL Fund5 Funds Funds 2023 TOTAL 2022 a) Donations and Legacies Planned Giving Covenanted, Gift Aided and Other I9]ar} Income Tax & Gift Aid Recoverable Collections Grants Donations Legacies 74.280 16.771 9,128 74,280 16,771 9,128 5,296 7,586 10,000 69,069 15,320 5,945 75,296 7,204 9,008 5.296 703 6.883 10.OOD 117,062 5.999 123,061 181 842 b) Other Tradin9 Activities Church Hall Lettings 77.112 77,112 80,048 77.112 77,112 80,048 c} Incomin9 Re50urce5 Irom Charitable Activities Sales, Fairs etc. Social FunctiDn5. Coffee etc. Church Magazine Church Fees 4.595 5.465 1.414 5.415 4.595 5.465 1.414 5,415 9,528 1.621 1.329 6.182 16,889 16,889 18,660 d) Investments Dividends Interest 435 839 435 11,409 433 3,806 10,570 10,570 1,274 11,844 4,239 e} Other Income Lodge Rent Pilgrimage Income Other Income 3,800 91 41 3,800 91 41 19,000 838 68 3,932 3,932 19,906 22
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL ST PAUL'S CHURCH, WINCHMORE HILL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023 4. EXPENDITURE ON: Unrestricted Restricted Endowment TOTAL Funds Fund5 Funds 2023 TOTAL 2022 Notes a) Raising Funds Cost of fund raising 923 923 3, 147 923 923 3,147 b) Charitable Activities Grants to Other Charity Cost of Social Events Ministry.. Ditscesan Quota Clergy Expenses Recruitment costs A5515tant staff costs Other Church Running Costs Upkeep of Services Mu51C Upkeep of Grounds Vicarage Costs Church Management & Administration.. Administrator's Salaries Parish Office Church Hall Running C05t5 Church Hall major repair work Independent Examiners Fee Insurance 86 5.260 86 5,260 1,000 1,961 101.875 1.699 101,875 1,699 75 20,609 804 13,538 3.688 6,321 27 539 101,888 1,533 798 34,261 1,304 10,432 6.419 6.883 315 588 75 16.293 io 4.316 804 10.480 2.748 5.480 27 539 3,058 940 841 io 9.629 7.225 26.897 9,683 50 9,793 5.296 14,925 7,225 26,897 9,683 50 9,793 12,691 5,625 21,485 192,725 700 8,993 196,591 26,503 223,094 409,601 c) Other Expenditure The Lodge Pilgrimage costs Miscellaneous 670 75 51 670 75 51 2,788 68 796 796 3,742 23
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL ST PAUL'S CHURCH, WINCHMORE HILL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023 5. RESTRICTED FUNDS Balance" Balance Income Expenditure Transfer Revaluation 31112123 01101123 Garden of Rest Shares at valuation date Short Term Deposit & dividends Flaherty Fund Children & Families Worker Fund Hey Fund Music Fund St Paul's Winchmore Hill Trust Church Furnishings 14,545 2,416 101,800 17,203 1,396 14,913 1,369 15.914 2.869 98.742 835 1,396 14,893 453 -3,058 -16,368 821 5.296 703 -841 -5,296 -940 237 152.510 7.273 -26,503 1,369 134,649 The financial aciivity of the seperately registered charity (no. 285596) St Paul's Winchmore Hill Trust is not included, only amounts donated in accordance with the policies stated in 14ote l. Total 31-Dec 2023 Total 31-Dec 2022 6. CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND Unrestricted Restricted Fund Fund Royal Bank of Scotland Accounts 35,024 35,024 20,897 35,024 35.024 20,897 Total 31-Dec 2023 Total 31-Dec 2022 7. SHORT TERM DEPOSITS Unrestrirted Restriited Fund Fund Garden of Rest Bequest Fund Reserve Account 405 14,793 109,815 405 18,731 248,733 387 17,909 188,452 3.938 138.918 142.856 125,013 267,869 206,748 Total 31-Dec 2023 Total 31-Dec 2022 8. DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS Unrestricted Restricted Fund Fund Tax Recoverable Trust grant for Hall subsidence costs Rent Receivable & other debtors 16.033 16,033 15,313 70,000 530 16.033 16,033 24
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL ST PAUL'S CHURCH, WINCHMORE HILL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023 9. CREDITORS ACCRUALS AND DEFERRED INCOME: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Total 31-Dec 2023 Total 31-Dec 2022 Unrestricted Restricted Fund Fund Creditors and accruals Hall Prepayments Agency Collections" Independent Examiners Fee 2.465 367 2,465 367 6,278 3.658 450 6,890 700 6.278 2.832 6,278 9,110 11.698 *Agency Ctsllections are fund5 held by the PCC for other charities. At the end 012023 this was mainly money collected for Christian Aid (the parish charity for 2023124). Crisis and APAP (which organises the local shelter for homeless people}. M05t of this was from Carols on the Green in mid December. 10. STAFF COSTS AND NUMBERS 2023 2022 Employees Organist {self employed) 35,534 5,205 36.950 5.826 Gross Wages and Salaries 40.739 42.776 The Church employed a part-time office administrator and a Childn & Families Worker (C&FWI in 2023. It paid an organist who was sell employed. During the year the PCC recruited a facilities manager. The original post holder left in Ntsvember and was replaced. The C&FW's contract ended in August and the role wa5 not filled until 2024. No employee received emtsluments in excess of £60,000. The Vicar is considered by the Trustees to be the Key Management Petsonnel for staff. No Key Management Personnel received any payment. Employee5 who were engaged in each of the following activities= 2023 TOTAL 2022 TOTAL Activit¢es in fyrtherance of organisation's objects 11. TRUSTEES ANtty OTHER RELATED PARTIES No payments were made to members of the PCC or any persons connected with them during thls financial period. No material transaction took place betweerb the organisation and a PCC member or any person connected with them. As explained in the Annual Report the PCC 15 grateful to St Paul's Trust for the grant of £5,300 towards the parish administrator's salary. Three PCC fflember5 are also Trustees of the Trust. 12. PUBLIC BENEFIT The PCC acknowledges its requirement to demonstrate clearly that it must have charithble purp05e5 or 'aims' that are for the public benefit. 25
- RISK ASSSESSMENT The trustees actively review the major risks which the tharity faces on 3 regular basis and believe that maintaining the free reserves stated combined with review of the contro15 over key financial systems will provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions. The trustees have also examined other operational and business risks and confirm that they have establtshed system5 to Nnitigate significant risks.
- DESIGNATED FUNDS On receipt of the legacy from Patrioa Oiack of £120,000 in 2021. the PCC agreed these fvnds should be designated for the major refurbishment work being planned for both the Church and Hall buildings. A further £9.008 wa5 received in 2022. Due to the higher than expected cost5 of subsidence work to the hall in 2022, the PCC agreeed to transfer back £70,000 to general reserves. In 2023 preparatory work on the refijrbishment of the Church Mall costin9 £8.040 has been undertaken. This has been financed from Designated Reserves. 2()
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS I report on the accounts of the Parochial Church Council of Sl Paul's Church. Winchmoie Hill for the year ended 31st December 2023, which are sel on pages 18 to 26. Rèspectiv& responsibilitlès of the PCC and the examiner The charity's trustees are responsible lot the preparation of the accounts. The charity's iruslees consider that an audil is not required for this year under secb.on 144 of the Charities Act 2011 Ilhe Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility lo.. examine the accounts undtrr secb'on 145 of the Chariiies ACL to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directic4)s gwen by the Charily Commission lunder seclion 14515llbll ol the Charities Ad.. and lo stale whether particular mallers have come to my attenticffl. Basis of independent èxaminer's ststements My examination was carrieil out in aGcorLlance wth the General Directions given by the Charity Commission and to be found in the Church Guidan. 2006 edib"on, issued from Ihe Finance Division of the Archbishops, Council. That examFnalFon indudes a review of ihe acrDunling records kept by the PCC and a comparison of the accounts with Ihose rewr¢Js. 11 also indudes considering any unusual itèms or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanalion from you, as tru51ees, 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 lo whelher the accounts present a 'true and fair wew. and the report is Iirnited to those matters sel out in Ihe statement below. Independènt examiner's ststement In connedion wilh my examinalion. no matter has come to my attention: 111 which gives me reasonable cause lo believe that in any malerial respect Ihe requirements.. to keep accounbng records in accordance with sectson 130 01 the Charities Act.. and lo preparè accounts which accord wlh the accounting records and comply with the reqtjiremenls of the Charities Act have not been mel., or 121 to which. in my opinion. allenbon should be drawn in order lo enable 8 proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. Signed. Relevant professional qualifiGab"on or body". ACA. ACIE Address.. 45 Hiiifield Park, London. N21 3QJ Dale.. 24 March 2023