# Annual Report 2021 AGM 1 May 2022 

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## **The District Church Council** 

_St. Mary’s District Church Council (DCC) has responsibility for co-operation with the incumbent in promoting the Ecclesiastical Parish of Aylesbury the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical._ 

The DCC ‘met’ on twelve occasions during 2021 which included one extraordinary meeting in March to discuss the Three-Year Plan in more detail.   All meetings but one were held via Zoom.  There were regular reports on Finance, Safeguarding & Personnel, the Restoration and the Deanery Synod all of which will be covered separately in this report. 

Other issues discussed were the website, the hire agreement especially in relation to the Jazz Nights and other events, the Heritage Day, and the up-date of office equipment, data storage, live-streaming and CCTV.  Time was spent in discussion, costing and prioritising the items for inclusion in the Three-Year Plan, and with the closure of the South Porch Café a Kitchen Development Team was set and a report from them is included in this document. 

The membership of the PCC and co-opting members to the DCC were also discussed. 

Membership of the DCC since May 2021 consists of Fr. Doug (Chair), Sue Newling & Mike Sharp (Churchwardens & Joint Vice Chairs), David Hunt (Treasurer), Pam Russell (Secretary), Revd. Rainah Madzorera (Curate), Charles Boot, Tony Divers, Jo Hodgson, Donna Riley, Nicolette Rushmere, and Jeremy Sampson & Howard Chinzou who are our Deanery Synod Representatives. 

## **Pam Russell, Secretary DCC** 

## **Rector’s Report for 2021** 

As you will see in these pages, we as the community of Aylesbury, St Mary the Virgin have maintained our work and worship in the midst of the now all to familiar context of a pandemic, now arguably being called endemic.  I am ever grateful to my colleagues in the ministry here, clergy and lay!  We are so very blessed to have Rev Rainah, our curate (and ordinand for the priesthood in July 2022) as an anointed pastoral and preaching presence.  John Bush brings a further faithful voice to our preaching team, as well as navigating the current restrictions of having servers available for our Sunday worship.   I am also ever grateful to Fr Rob for his gracious cover whilst I am away on leave, as well as his joyful presence in our amazing choir. Kenton continues to bless us with his skill, faith and wisdom in leading our choral and most musical endeavours. 

Our Churchwardens and DCC Secretary have borne the weekly governance of the parish with me - their combined and individual effort, experience and wisdom have been a constant and ready support to me - and many of you!    The entire DCC (listed above!) have likewise engaged in creative response to the various challenges that 2021 has presented, and each of them are to be commended for their dedication and hard work on behalf of this congregation. I extend my personal gratitude to each member of our DCC.  Please keep us all in your prayers as we continue to respond to God's calling upon us in worship, education, finance, fellowship and pastoral care. 

Perhaps our less prominently visible members include our Parish Administrator, Karen Baker, and Operations Manager, Kim Hopping.  We rely greatly upon our weekday morning greeters, 

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without whom we would not be able to welcome the public into this magnificent house of prayer for prayer, exploration and encouragement and peace. We have been blessed with amazing flowers each week, (thank you Bloomers!) and chairs that find order (thank you Charles!) as well as the generous financial support of well-known friends, newcomers and even one time visitors!  God is surely at work in our midst!  Our biggest task is to find and cooperate with God in our daily life and work! 

## **Faithfully Yours, Doug+** 

## **Churchwardens Report** 

We have had a busy year; we meet with Father Doug every week together with Pam Russell to whom we are grateful for taking notes of our meetings and always being able to find relevant Minutes on any issue we might raise. 

The work on the first phase of the stonework was completed and we unveiled the stone cross on 31 March 2021.  The work on the Chancel and the East End of the tower has now started and we expect this to be finished by the end of July 2022.  However, we do still have some issues with the roof over the South Transept and the Chapter House, and we are trying a temporary fix, until a more permanent repair can take place. The lavatories are in a sorry state, and we hope to do an interim refurbishment during 2022 to update and improve disabled access and brighten the paintwork. 

Mike Sharp and I were admitted as Churchwardens on 8 September 2021 at St. Mary’s, who hosted both services. 

We were due to be inspected by the Area Dean on 18 November, however due to a diary clash at the Area Dean’s office this did not happen until 14 December: everything was up-todate, and the inspection went well.  Prior to this inspection the Inventory was completely updated. 

We have been trying to recruit a caretaker for St. Mary’s but unfortunately, we have not been successful so far. 

We are pleased to see the congregation growing again as our ‘YouTube’ congregation feels more confident to return to worship in St. Mary’s, although we are still recommending the use of masks, hand sanitising and are receiving the sacrament in one kind only. 

## **Mike Sharp & Sue Newling, Churchwardens** 

## **Fabric Committee** 

The Fabric Committee is comprised of Fr Doug, Sue Newling, Mike Sharp and Pam Russell. As we all meet weekly as the Churchwardens’ Committee most of the discussion regarding the fabric takes place then. 

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All of the Phase 1 works were completed in March 2021. This included stonework to the north end of the nave and a brand-new boiler chimney and flue liner. Also, the Chancel north and south side windows were taken out and repaired and reset in the frames and installed with isothermal protection. Pride of place went to the brandnew cross at the east end gable of the Chancel. 

Phase 2 work has now started on the Chancel roof and east end of the tower. You cannot have missed the giant scaffolding work going up. When this work is completed, we can get the Chancel back into full use and the Choir can return to their usual place. 


Unfortunately, we missed out on a grant to renew the lead on the South Transept, Chapter House and Refectory roofs, and this should be the next phase of our restoration work. 

## **Mike Sharp, Churchwarden** 

## **Parish Office** 

2021 has flown by and I struggle to remember much about it at all, without looking at the calendar, so having had a brief look at it: 

Stage 1 of the Building Restoration Project that was started in 2020 was concluded in April, it was good to see the unveiling of the building once more when the scaffolding was removed and a privilege to see the new Chancel Cross uncovered and blessed by Bishop Alan. 

Online services continued throughout the whole of the building works and as if planned perfectly, resumed in the building, by invite only, in May.  I am extremely grateful for all the amazing team who put together all the online services, so much went on behind the scenes to produce such beautiful services. Once back in the building we continued to do both in-person and online services which was a real challenge with double the work. Then there was the transition to live-streaming which has not been without out its niggles but again I cannot express how grateful I am to everyone who made this a reality. Finally, the happy day arrived when there were no more 'ticketed' services, and the Choir were back in the building with us all again. 

It was lovely having the Autumn Craft Fair return and to see the South Porch being used as a Pop-Up Cafe. Our Flower Ladies have continued to give such wonderful displays while online and back in the building. The Thursday Lunchtime Concerts resumed in June/July which is a blessing. Jazz Upfront returned in November along with the Remembering Service for those we have Loved and Lost, we had two in 2021, one for Aylesbury and one for St Mary's Saints and we all got to spend Christmas in the Church. 

There are so many people to thank for their continued work and support throughout 2021, you know who you all are, may God continue to work through us in our daily lives. 

## **Karen Baker, Parish Administrator** 

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## **Treasurers’ Report** 

2021 has seen the start of a good recovery of our financial position. 

The latter half of the year has seen a return of Thursday lunchtime concerts, Jazz nights and Christmas events. 

Thanks to the generosity of many members of the congregation, and some who are not members, voluntary giving has increased by £7,000 from 2020. 

We have been able to pay all our expenses, with the exception of our Parish Share contribution.  Although, we were unable to pay our full Parish Share we did, however, manage to pay 85% of the total of £49,527, which is more than we had budgeted for. Our Parish Share for 2022 is £48,523. 

We now have control of our income from Cubb Field. Our current share of the rental income is £700 per month, part of which is going to support the North Aylesbury Resource Network, for the next four years. 

Our endowment investments have once again shown an increase in value of about £75,000. Our two largest investments, Wm. Dixey and Tuffney, increased by £30,000 and £45,000 respectively. This despite withdrawing £80,000 of the Wm. Dixey investment to go towards the first stage of our restoration work. 

The first stage of the work cost in the region of £400,000, of which we contributed about £100,000. 

With a further withdrawal of £20,000 from the Wm. Dixey investment, we have enough left in the Restoration Fund to pay for the work being undertaken on the East face of the tower. 

The Church Commissioners are funding the roofing work to the Chancel. 

The 2022 budget, that the Finance Group has produced, is based on what was actually spent in 2021, with an allowance for increased utility costs, cleaning and maintenance costs and many other expenditure items. We have also been able to include an expenditure item for the hire of a part-time caretaker. 

I would like to thank Kim Hopping, our bookkeeper, for all her hard work in keeping “all the plates in the air”, despite serious illness in her family. 

I would also like to thank all the members of the congregation for their continued financial support. Your generosity is a wonderful example of Christian Giving. 

## **David Hunt, Treasurer** 

## **Christian Giving** 

A number of our giving streams are starting to recover including Sunday Plate collections and Gift Aid envelopes. We have also introduced a Giving Station for easier online donations. 

Those members who use the Parish Giving scheme, will have recently received letters, giving them the opportunity to increase their donations, in line with the cost of living. 

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Last year showed an increase in all forms of Christian Giving of approximately £7,000 against 2020. 

At present approximately 60% of regular monthly donations come through the Parish Giving Scheme. 

## **David Hunt, Treasurer** 

## **Safeguarding** 

Another busy year as the National Church gets to grips with some historical issues. At St. Mary’s the Churchwardens are fully trained in Safer Recruitment and Domestic Abuse issues, and the Personnel Team are also up-to-date with the safer recruitment training. I have also done some individual leadership and Permission to Officiate training with St. Mary’s staff. 

We are fully compliant with the Parish Dashboard and are on the highest level, Level 3. 

## **Sue Newling, Safeguarding Officer** 

## **Curate’s Report** 

Having been ordained amid the pandemic, my curacy began in a transformed Church. As a first-year curate, I quickly discovered that the core of the Church’s spiritual nourishment – the Eucharist had been transformed going on YouTube or back in Church with a limited number of people with social distancing, and I had to quickly adapt to the system. I have kept myself connected with the St Mary’s community through PCC, and DCC meetings, Church Services both on YouTube and physically in the Church with one-to-one discipleship. 

Let me say, although we have been in the pandemic for the duration of my first-year curacy, I have benefitted so much from my time at St. Mary’s. I have enjoyed many new experiences and opportunities, especially journeying with Father Douglas Zimmerman and the Parish in the challenging times of Covid 19. It has been a delight to be part of the discussion and witness the first stages of the Restoration of St. Mary’s 


Church, engage in some aspects of pastoral ministry and Church life. In addition to sharing the preaching and worshipping ministry with Father Doug, it has been a privilege to witness the relaunch of our Intercessors’ Team and to be the link for the distribution of Covid 19 (LFT’s) home testing kits to the St Mary’s community ensuring that we protect and keep each other safe as we continue to access worship, prayer and fellowship at St. Mary’s Church in the pandemic. 

Herbert and I cannot wait to see what God has in store for me for this Parish as I prepare for admission into priesthood. We are both delighted to be part of St. Mary’s as I serve the rest of my curacy among my Church family. 

## **Revd (Curate) Rainah Madzorera** 

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## **St. Mary’s Altar Servers** 

It is certainly great that during the year, we have been able to resume face-to-face worship in our Church building, but, what a life-line the online services have been for those who, for whatever reason have been unable to attend. 

St. Mary’s has been more cautious than many churches, about welcoming everyone back to Church, and we are still encouraged to wear our face masks, and the congregation still do not receive wine at the Communion Services, and it has only been since 30 January 2022 that we have resumed having servers, just one [either a crucifer or an acolyte] at our main Sung Services. Please do not think I am knocking this cautiousness, particularly concerning the wearing of masks, and not yet receiving the wine, but I do sincerely hope that in the near future consideration will be given to allow us to return to our usual serving pattern of having four or five (when we have incense) servers each Sunday. 

I am grateful (as always) to those who are still interested in Serving, especially the four servers who have re-started the crucifer/acolyte rota [Shirley Bush, Tony Divers, Neil Esslemont, and Pamela Reeve] and I am hoping that when we do return to a full serving team, not only will most of our previous servers re-join us, but, hopefully, there will be others who have not served before who are interested in joining us. Full training will be given, a cassock alb will be allocated for you to wear, and you will be joining a very welcoming fellowship group within St. Mary’s Church. If you are already interested, and have not yet made yourself known to me, please do speak to me after a service one Sunday in Church or email me on _john_bush@btinternet.com_ . 

## **John Bush** 

## **Pastoral Team** 

The continuing restrictions and precautions brought about by Covid, and the more stringent safeguarding requirements have unfortunately made it difficult to progress with appointing a formal Pastoral Team.   However, we are aware that care for one another continues within the congregation.  In addition, a small ‘informal’ bereavement support group meets regularly.  We hope that the appointment of a new Pastoral Team will be possible in the near future. 

## **Sue Newling and Pam Russell** 

## **Baptism Report** 

During 2021 we celebrated six baptisms (one adult and five children) and look forward to continuing to welcome children and their families into the family of God. 

## **Karen Baker, Parish Administrator** 

## **Readers and Intercessors** 

It is good to have our readers and intercessors back in Church to contribute to our worship. I thank all of them. New readers or intercessors are always welcome, and if you are interested do let me know. I hope there will be a new podium for readers and intercessors later in 2022 

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in memory of my husband Tim, this will have handrails and will, I hope, help us all feel more confident at the lectern. 

## **Sue Newling, Churchwarden** 

## **Sides-people/Churchwardens’ Assistants** 

This is an important ministry at St. Mary’s as Sides-people are the first people seen as you enter Church, as well as handing out the various things that are needed for the service, they look out for people coming to St. Mary’s for the first time and make sure that they are made welcome. 

I thank them for the extra responsibilities taken on during the past two years of Covid-19 restrictions. 

Current Sides-people are: Heather Cotman, Brigid Sargent, Jeremy and Janet Sampson, James Gray, Mary Hunt, Christine Jennings, Wendy Prestage and Margaret Nyambayo, I would like to see a few more join in this ministry, so if you think you would like to join us please speak to Sue Newling or me. 

## **Mike Sharp, Churchwarden** 

## **Welcomers** 

The DCC wish to thank all those who have given their time since the original lockdown to ensure that the doors remain open every weekday morning to allow people a place for private prayer and sanctuary at a difficult time for everyone, and to Karen for arranging the rota. 

## **Pam Russell, DCC Secretary** 

## **Music** 

This year, like our beloved building, we began the process of rebuilding our Choir from the ground up. We started by reforming in September at the beginning of the term, resuming our in-person rehearsal and live performance. Even with a reduced schedule and numbers, we still successfully performed at the remembrance and Christmas services, including producing our own Nine Lessons and Carols service - which was missed by all over the pandemic. The turnout to this service was a pleasant surprise to us. I want to thank the dedicated Choir members for their continued hard work through this season. They have happily worked hard and, with a great attitude, met the challenges of a fledgling Choir head-on. 

Even though we have had limitations this year, this has not stopped us from pushing forward. The Choir this year performed their first solo evensong for at least a decade; while we did have a venture into Evensong with the Wingrave singers about five years ago, we were able to create our own service with which we will go forward. Congratulations to the Choir for the large amount of work towards this service. A special mention of thanks to Fr. Doug, who performed valiantly with us; he delighted us with his confidence and ability. 

We look forward to our next Evensong in June and hope to continue at first with one about every three months. 

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This year, we have not had the resources to complete a more complex repertoire and cut some of our more complex staples from the church year. However, we have sung more in other languages this year; Latin, Greek, Spanish, and German, to name a few. 

The Choir has recently begun the second stage of their development, with a training program led by our vocal coach Chris Beattie, giving voice sessions to the Choir. These sessions will form the foundation on which the Choir will soon start its expansion. 

It is crucial to me that all Choir members develop, grow and learn. Not only for the sake of the Choir - so they can handle the challenging schedule they sometimes endure - but that with personal development, a sense of achievement, and confidence also grow. It is an excellent way we can give something back to them for their hard work. 

After Easter, we will look to begin the third stage. The Choir hopes to start expanding with a trial event which, once established, we will attempt to run at the beginning of each term to create a steady flow of intake to the Choir. If anyone has links to any schools in the area, we would love your help to promote this event to your students. 

The Choir is also looking forward to moving back into the Choir stalls after a year in the wilderness. We are also hoping to find a way to make this our permanent rehearsal location. A location change is overdue as some Choir members are becoming less able to ascend the stairs to the Choir gallery. It would also furnish us with stands to hold music and make the rehearsals easier to manage for Choir members. 

This year our numbers have been lower, with most of our regular members enjoying other successes, with three members currently doing degrees at university. One of our Sopranos has also departed us for married life in London. Sharon, one of our most dedicated Choir members, has reluctantly left as work has relocated her to Cambridge; we are happy to report she has found a new Choir - but she still preferred ours! This year to recognise this dedication, we gifted Sharon's old robe to this Choir so she could continue to sing, as her new Choir - who also wear blue – did not have the budget to get her a fitting robe. We wish all these members every success and blessing in their new chapters and hope they will visit and join us when they can. 

Our multitalented parish magazine writing, tenor David, must be made special mention, who following his injury is taking a well-deserved break. We hope he will be able to re-join us soon; I know I speak for the entire Choir when I say we miss him, his voice, his psalm-singing and his support of the ensemble. We wish David a speedy recovery; get well soon. 

Our Choir, including its new members - currently in rehearsal only - comprises about eleven people. We hope to start to expand this number by welcoming junior trebles in the next few seasons. Meanwhile, if you know anyone who may be interested and love singing, please point them to our upcoming events. We would love to have them try out. 

Exciting things are on the horizon as we attempt to grow; we are still thankful to be able to be back in person singing once again. We appreciate the congregation for their support over our events this year. We appreciate the support and patience more than you realise - it drives us to achieve more. Finally, thank you to Karen for her hard work and support of the music in our worship here at St Mary's. She is the backbone that supports the work that we do. 

## **Kenton Brigden, Director of Music** 

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## **St Mary's Bloomers** 

2021 was yet again a very strange year for the Bloomers.   There were two weddings, but no Easter flowers although we did manage to arrange flowers throughout the majority of lockdown for the YouTube services, and later in Church for the more restricted services. 


On a positive note, we started to have flower meetings once we were able to and were so happy when we were able to all get together to prepare the Harvest Festival arrangements.  In November we were able to dress the cross with the poppies that were knitted, crocheted or sewn by members of the Needlework Group (and others).  Later in the month we were privileged in being able to arrange the flowers for those members of our St. Mary’s family who are no longer with us, and this was a truly special service. 

At Christmas we were once again able to get together as a group, and we even had a trip to a local flower wholesaler where we spent a few hours (and more money) looking and then buying a number of things to enhance our arrangements.  It was even better when we stopped for lunch on route for a nice meal and a good natter. 

The Bloomers also continue to produce crafts, cakes and pickles etc for the Advent/Craft Fair which raises money for general funds. 

Once again, I am truly grateful to the Bloomers (Donna, Margaret, Joy and Andrea) for continuing to provide flowers throughout the year in sometimes very difficult circumstances. 

## **Bev Russell, Flower Lady** 

## **Sunday School** 

Sunday School did not run for much of the year due to the Covid restrictions. In the interim, some of the children recorded prayers for their voices to be heard during the online Church services. 

Sunday School restarted in January 2022. Jeremy Sampson and Nicolette Rushmere led it alternately on the second and fourth Sundays of the month, with parents or carers assisting as necessary. 

A logbook was used to record children’s attendance with a carer/parent signing them in and out. Children ranged in age from three to fourteen. The Sunday School is held in the café area with access to the Churchyard if necessary. 

Children took part in sessions based upon the corresponding gospel. These comprised arts and crafts, drama to re-enact bible passages, games; and self-reflection to link what was learnt from the Bible to the children’s daily life experience. At the end of the service, the children present what they have learnt and made to the congregation. The children spent time outside in tents to emulate Jesus’ outdoor teaching. They also had the opportunity to make/ice Christmas biscuits. However, the nativity was unable to go ahead in 2021 due to the risks of Covid. 

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Future plans include photographing the art and craft work so that it can be showcased on the Church’s website. 

## **Nicolette Rushmere** 

## **The Julian Meetings** 

The Julian Meetings have been able to meet in Church this year and we are so delighted to meet in-person once again. We have maintained our numbers in spite of some people moving to a new home or into a care home and, although it varies from month to month, on average there are about six to eight of us meeting in the Lady Chapel of St. Mary’s Church for our quiet time of contemplation. 

In the autumn as the evenings became dark, especially in our churchyard, it was decided to meet in the afternoon, and we changed the day to the second Wednesday of each month at 2pm to allow everyone to get home before dark. 

Rather than change the time and day again, we will continue to keep to this pattern for as long as we are able. The meetings are led by a different member each month, if this is possible, which brings fresh thoughts and ideas to the quiet half hour with a variety of music. 

We hope we will be able to continue holding these Julian meetings for another year and enjoy the companionship in the peace of God. Remember everyone is welcome to join us! 

## **Heather Cotman** 

## **Education & Events** 

_A report was requested but not received._ 

## **Kim Hopping, Operations Manager** 

## **The Zimbabwe Anglican Christian Fellowship Group** 

The Zimbabwean Anglican Christian Fellowship at St. Mary's has not been able to meet on Wednesdays due to the Covid 19 pandemic.  It is anticipated that as Church services return to normality meetings may resume. Members used to compliment the Zimbabwe Mothers' Union in singing on the first Sunday of each month, but this has not been possible at this time. 

## **Herbert Madzorera, ZACF Chairman** 

## **Zimbabwean Mothers’ Union** 

As with many other organisations, Covid 19 significantly impacted the Church, especially the traditional gatherings with cancellation of services witnessed in the first phase of the pandemic. The ZMU which has enjoyed fellowship at St. Mary’s Aylesbury, was not spared the misery. Covid 19 restrictions and challenges that came with it meant the ZMU singing on every first 

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Sunday of the month could not continue. While services have moved back into the Church, it has not been possible to have the numbers required to do the singing. As things slowly get back to normal and with people starting to come back to attend services in Church the singing may resume. However, recorded Shona hymns have continued to be provided by a small group of people. 

## **Revd (Curate) Rainah Madzorera** 

## **Parish Magazine** 

I have continued to publish the Parish Magazine, in the online format, due to the Covid 19 restrictions. 

I have received some encouraging feedback, and would like to publish any articles, stories or anecdotes submitted by the congregation. 

## **David Hunt, Editor** 

## **Fundraising Team** 

For the first seven months of this year the Team were inactive as a result of Covid restrictions and the need to keep everyone safe. In August a fundraising email _joyfulgiving@aylesburystmary.org.uk_ was set up which allowed us, for a short while, to deal direct when organising events. We have had some teething issues and the email is currently inactive, but hopefully we will be back online soon. 

For the first time we held an online Heritage Day balloon race where the finish line coincided with a Cream Tea afternoon in Church. October saw the return of the Craft Fair, and it was lovely to see the Church buzzing again with stall holders and people. This was followed by weekly craft stalls after the services during Advent in conjunction with a Christmas raffle. 

Thank you to the volunteers that help us out with their time and donations. Without them and the small but generously dedicated Fundraising Team there would not be any social and fundraising events. If you would like to join us or can help us in any way please contact Jo, Pam or Lesley. 

Look out for a fuller programme of events in 2022. 

## **Jo Hodgson** 

## **Needlecraft Small Group** 

The Embroidery Group has not been able to meet during the year, but this does not mean we have been inactive as individuals, and again have worked with the Fundraising Team and Bloomers throughout the year to help raise funds. 

There were knitted bunnies and chicks at Easter and Chocolate Orange snowman at Christmas. In between poppy manufacture went into full swing before 11 November and the felt, crochet and knitted poppies were sold, and the money shared between St Mary’s and the Royal British Legion (£63 each). Following the disappointment of 2020 when we went into further lockdown, 

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I hope that everyone had the opportunity to see the wonderful displays which were produced by our flower arrangers from the surplus poppies. 

At the autumn and Christmas fairs there were pot openers, patchwork bags, knitted angels and lots of other things for sale – all of which went to boost St. Mary’s funds. 

All but one of the tapestries have now been completed and just before Christmas the first tapestry was turned into a kneeler and just after Christmas this was joined by three others (and two more in the pipeline).   It is a time-consuming process, but we hope that in the report for 2022 we will be able to say that they have all been completed. 


We are not sure if, or how many people will be able to meet in the coming year, but I am sure that sewers, knitters and crocheters will continue to work on their various projects. 

I am sincerely grateful to all the many people who have supported our efforts over the past year despite all the complications brought about by Covid, and we now look forward to the coming year.   If you are interested in joining us in anyway, please do make contact. 

## **Pam Russell** 

## **St Mary’s Walking Group** 

Unfortunately for various reason it was not possible for any walks to take place during 2021. We are anxious for these to start up again, but we are looking for people to lead them.   If you are interested or know anyone who might take this on, please contact Anne Aylett via the office. 

## **Anne Aylett** 

## **Sunday Tea and Coffee** 

Just as it has been for a variety of activities and gatherings, the Teas and Coffee after Church at St. Mary’s has been sadly snatched out of our hands during the pandemic. However, this is something the Church hopes to resume once the situation gets back to normality. I have been responsible for the preparation of the Teas and Coffee Rota for many years, a very fulfilling and rewarding role, I found it to be. However, with new and challenging responsibilities following ordination, unfortunately I am no longer able to continue with this role. Currently the Church is looking for someone to takeover. If you have the ability and skills to do this, please put your name forward. I am happy to share with whoever comes forward the information on what this entails. 

## **Revd (Curate) Rainah Madzorera** 

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## **Parish Breakfast** 

As with everything else Covid has prevented the Parish Breakfasts taking place for the last two years, however we hope it will be possible to re-visit this sometime in the future. 

## **Sue Newling & Pam Russell** 

## **Kitchen Development Team** 

This group was formed at the request of the DCC to look into the uses and future development of the kitchen and refectory.  We produced a report for the DCC in September 2021.  I have listed below some of the main points from this report. 

The Kitchen Development Team felt that the long-term plan would be to move the toilets to where the kitchen is and the kitchen to where the toilets are.  At the same time upgrading both of these facilities to better serve the needs of the community, in particular providing adequate toilet facilities for people with disabilities. 

Specific funding would need to be organised which could take a number of years, therefore, we put together a ‘bitesize proposal’ which would enable the Refectory to be opened to serve the needs of the Church and community in the interim period, ensuring the kitchen area is fit for purpose and would meet current hygiene standards. 

We produced a list of tasks that would need to be completed to allow this to happen. Although it has been a slow process, we are currently working through this ‘job list’. 

It is planned that the Refectory could open for ‘pop up style’ cafes to accommodate events that are being held in St. Mary’s, also for the kitchen to be used during events such as Jazz Nights and Sunday morning coffee etc. 

The proposal we put forward to the DCC was to _**provide a non-profit making community space, to be run for the community by the community**_ **.** 

Members of Kitchen Development Team: Paul Walters, Kim Walters, Jo Hodgson, Charles Boot & Donna Riley. 

## **Donna Riley** 

## **Bellringers Report** 

Highlights of the year include: 

10 April - Isaac and Grant Edney tolled the tenor 99 times in remembrance of HRH Prince Philip. 

17 April - Isaac and Grant tolled the tenor for 1 hour for HRH Prince Philip's ceremonial funeral. 

18 May - Ringing resumed for Tuesday practice. 

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15 June & 22 December - Gillett and Johnston serviced the clock. 

- 27 July - We rang for a wedding. 

- 8 September - A visiting band attempted a peal. 

- 11 September - We had 139 visitors to the ringing room for Heritage Day. 

- 13 October - A visiting band from the Chiltern branch rang a quarter peal. 

8 November - The bells were serviced by Whites of Appleton. 

We are looking forward to the rest of 2022 and plans include: 

- 3 June - A quarter peal is being planned prior to the commemorative service for the Jubilee. 

- 2 July - We will again be opening the ringing room for Whizzfizz Fest and on …. 

11 September - for Heritage Day. 

We are currently operating with between 3 and 5 regular ringers but have 3 new recruits. 

## **Grant Edney, Tower Secretary** 

## **The Friends of St Mary’s** 

2021 was another ‘stop-start’ year when, having resumed lunchtime concerts in the Autumn of 2020 we were forced into another lockdown period until mid-summer’s day in 2021 when we were able to restart them. With the help and advice from Fr. Doug we opened to doors to as many people who would like to come but the natural caution of many people, and especially our older audience members, kept the numbers at an average audience of 50-60. We also continued the concerts during August which has normally been a break from the concerts, and this was much appreciated by both audience and musicians – the latter who were longing to get back to performing. 

It was good to see so much repair and conservation work going on in the Church, but our plans for the conservation of the reredos are again on hold as the Chancel has become a work area, but we hope soon to launch an appeal for it. 

Our brief AGM was held at the County Museum in November, chaired by Sir Henry AubreyFletcher who has generously agreed to stay as President - his father was the first President of the Friends. 

Our membership numbers are still very low, but we are very happy to have two new committee members in Jane Turner and Charles Boot who have worked extremely hard for us – Jane in transforming the website and communications generally and Charles helping in so many ways I cannot possibly list them all here. 

I would like to mention a recent loss which occurred not in 2021 but on 7 March 2022. Our treasurer, Colin Ferris, who had dealt with the finances of both the Friends and the concerts – 

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in immaculate detail, was not well and had a scan at Stoke Mandeville Hospital – on a Thursday morning. He came to the concert to do his usual duties although had been told to go immediately to A and E. The next day he was very ill and was taken to SMH where he died two days later. 

We believe he had never missed a lunchtime concert since he took over some time in the 70s - and consequently we are all totally ignorant of his system for dealing with the concert finances so are having a steep learning curve. To say that we shall miss him, and his brilliant sense of humour is a gross understatement. 

As ever we are grateful to Fr. Doug who is still our ‘acting chairman’ and to Karen Baker who is always helpful and a mind of information. 

## **Janet Frost, Honorary Secretary** 

## **Deanery Synod** 

Since the last annual report there have been 3 meetings of the Deanery Synod: June 2021 (via Zoom), November 2021, March 2022 (both at St. Mary's, Princes Risborough).  At these meetings a variety of issues have been discussed.  These have included: 

- How parishes can effectively minister to the needs of more vulnerable members of their congregations during the pandemic 

- The approach of individual parishes to mission and the support available to parishes as they develop their mission activities from the Church Mission Society (nationally) and NARNIA (locally) 

- How parishes can help 16-19 year-olds access their Child Trust Funds 

- Planning for the visit of the Bishop of Oxford to the Deanery in summer 2022 

Elections/appointments were also made of Deanery Representatives to the Diocesan Synod. 

Further meetings of the Deanery Synod are planned for 14 June 2022 and 10 November 2022. 

**Jeremy Sampson, Deanery Synod Representative** 

## **SPACE** 

Space was started 25 years ago by a small group of people from the congregation of St. Mary’s Church with a Sunday afternoon drop-in, which continues today. From this it has grown to provide regular group and one-to-one services throughout the week, meeting some of the needs within our Church and wider community. Thank you to those that had the original vision and those from the Church that continue to support our charity. 

Space exists to promote and protect the wellbeing of people in Buckinghamshire who are experiencing relationship breakdowns, loneliness, bereavement, financial difficulties, homelessness, unemployment, ill health, isolation or other mental or emotional stress by offering a number of services and activities.  During 2021 Space continued to adapt and respond to the various challenges surrounding supporting our service users during an exceptional time. 

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Our numbers had doubled between 2019 and 2020 and the numbers for the period March to December 2021 continued at similar levels to the previous 12 months. However, whilst numbers, needs and work across the service has increased the staffing level has remain static, and although grateful to our regular givers, personal donations and now restricted fundraising activities Space are still reliant on securing grants from outside funders such as Bucks Councils, Rothschild etc. 

The attendances at the Tuesday and Friday morning drop-ins at St. Mary’s, which includes food distribution, have risen as have attendances and requests for other areas of the service.  We continue to offer 22 hours of affordable weekly counselling, and support with benefit applications and housing issues. 

At the start of the year Space continued to offer help with shopping and prescription collections, made support calls and run virtual drop-ins. We also introduced an online art class, cookery course and a monthly webinar via zoom. While continuing to be mindful of health & safety issues, as the restrictions eased it allowed Space to deliver more services in person, including the drop-ins and art class. The webinars continued and remained popular. Unfortunately, it was not possible to restart the Choir due to lack of staffing, although many people are still missing it. 

At the end of 2021 our clients benefitted from 6 weekly sessions of Alpaca walks which proved very popular and delivered hampers and bags of love to 120 households as seasonal gifts. 

Space remains grateful to its many volunteers, supporters and donors and to St. Mary’s, Holy Trinity, Queens Park Art Centre, and the Church of the Good Shepherd for giving us ‘space’ to deliver our services. 

## **Kate Lawton - Project Co-ordinator & Pam Russell - Trustee** 

## **Tots Group** 

Due to the ongoing effects of the pandemic, it has not been possible for the Tots Group to take place during 2021 but we are hopeful that we will be in a position to run a group for the youngest in the community in the near future. 

## **Sue Newling & Pam Russell** 

## **Aylesbury Homeless Action Group** 

The coronavirus pandemic has had a significant impact on the way that we have delivered our services.  We could no longer safely run our drop-in sessions or provide face to face support. However, we adapted quickly, and case workers continued to work with clients via telephone, email & video calls. We have worked to ensure that clients are easily able to access help.  In addition to the above ways to make contact we have set up an online chat function on our website as another means for new clients to get in touch.  Although we have not been able to use our other volunteer supporters as much, due to the suspension of the drop-in sessions, however, we have been able to use their skills to provide a befriending service to some of our clients.  This offered a friendly ear to some of our more isolated clients who were experiencing loneliness due to lockdown. 

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All our services are offered free of charge to the general public. 


## **Aylesbury Homeless Action Group** 

## **Community Christmas Lunch** 

In 2021 we decided that due to Covid and the risk to our guests and volunteers we would not run the traditional Christmas Lunch event but once again make up hampers and distribute them to those in need in the community. The highlights of the project are shown below: 

- 354 hampers made and distributed - for families and single people in need. 

- 50 personal hygiene bags (25 for women and 25 for men) made and distributed. 

- 50 bags of love (25 for women and 25 for men) distributed. 

- 34 volunteers made up the hampers and bags and helped with distribution in the community. 

- As well as delivering to individuals we worked with 19 agencies to get the hampers and bags to the right people. One of our strangest deliveries in Morrisons car park was a hamper to a lady who sadly was living in her transit van but luckily has now been housed! 

- We had community support from the Foodbank (donations for the hampers), AHAG and Aylesbury College Catering Department (their students made some lovely Christmas treats for the hampers). 

- We had grants and donations from Aylesbury Town Council, Heart of Bucks, Buckinghamshire Council Household Support Grants (provided by the Department of Work and Pensions), Waitrose, Hypnos Beds and many small businesses and individuals all of which we would like to thank for their generosity and support. 

## **Kim and Paul Walter, Christmas Lunch Organisers** 

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ST MARY THE VIRGIN
AYLESBURY
Financial Statements
Of St Mary's District Church Council
Year ending 31112121
Contents
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet- Church of England
Fund Movement Summary
Analysis of Income & Expenditure
Page I

St Mary's DCC
Financial Statements for the year ending 31st December 2021
Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006.
the Charities Acl 1993. accounting standards and the Statement of Recommended Practice 'Accounting and
Reporting by Charities" (revised 2005 & 2008), using Finanoal Coordinator Software designed specifically for
this purpos8.
Accounting Policies
Funds
Unrestricted funds are general funds available for the general objectives of the church.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the DCCIPCC for a particular purpose.
Restricted funds can only be used for the purpose for which they have been given, within the objectives of
the PCC.
Endowment funds are restricted funds, which are held pe￿anently, and the capital maintained while the
income is restricted.
Incoming Resources
All incoming resources are included in the SOFA when the church becomes legally entitles to the income.
Collections are recognized when received by. or on behalf of the PCC. Planned giving is recognized only
when received.
Income Tax recoverable on gift aid donations is accounted for when the tax refund is claimed.
Resources Expended
Expenditure is included on an aocruals basis and is recognized when there is a legal or constructive
obligation to pay for goods or services.
All expenditure is shown inclusive of VAT.
Page 2

Statement of Financial Activities
Ullrestrieted Restricted EDd07￿ent
funds
funds
funds
Total
funds
Prior year
total funds
Incomlng rèsour￿$
Incom?ng resouroes from generated f￿r￿S
Voluntsry income
Activities for generatiro furKIs
Investrnent income
Incoming rv60urces from charitable acbMI
Other incoming ￿sourCeS
Total income
£51.511.gJ £249.￿).84
£10.263.
12,094.89 £101.568.05
£1.527.13
£22.71622
£66,524.33
£88.114.10 £417.993.22
£301,412.74 £141.686.41
£10,263.96
£7,365.89
£103,662.94
£25,252.50
£1,527.13
£2.897.60
£89,240.55
£19,984.10
£508,107.32 £197.186.50
Resources used
Cost of generating funds
Fundraising trading cost of goods sold and other
costs
Investment management costs
Charitable aCtiv￿eS
Govemance costs
Other resources used
Total expenditure
£612.74
£1.338.32
£612.74
£1,338.32
£747.77
£476.43
£23826
£92,426.10 £316.359.05
£200.00
£14.684.72
£109.500.14 £316.359.05
£238.26
£285.19
£408,785.15 £229,679.79
£200.00
£200.(YJ
£14.684.72
£19,079.62
£425.859.19 £250,468.80
Gains I losses on investment assets
Net incom• I l•xp•nditurel resources b•forn
transfer
£31,558.13
£31,558.13 £145.981.07
£31,558.13 £111,808.26
£92,698.77
1£21.386.041 £101.634.17
Transfers
Gross transfers behvegn funds- in
Gross transfers belwèen fvnds- out
Othèr r0¢ognis￿ gains I losses
Gains on revaluab'on. fixed assets. ch8riVs ovm use
Net movement in funds
£8.(￿.Th)
£1.31XI.65
£9.300.65
£12,100.19
{£8.CKQ.00} 1£1,3(X).651 1£9,3CKJ.651 1£12.100.191
1£13.386.041
£93.634.17
£31.558.13 £111,806.26
£92.698.77
Total funds brought fryward
£26.765.58 1£10.167.031 £926,334.95 £942.933.50 £8SO,234.73
Total funds carrl•d fonword
£13,379.54
£83.467.14 £957,893.08 £1,054,739. £942,933.50
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Representsd by
Unrestrlct•d
General fvnd
Johnson Skipton Admin by Rector &
Churchwardens
Woodward Bequest- 77740LK(11D Income frc
62715402
(£875.73)
1£875.731
£ts,559.59
£3.1(￿.96
£3,106.96
£1.541.56
Deslgnated
Betty Hendron Skipton A￿￿nt
Christmas Hampers Inol for use by St Mary's)
Memorial Garden
Mission Partner Suprx)rt Fund
Pat Beale Skn"ptr)n Alc
Restorab"on
Small Gtfts Skiplon AC￿U￿t
Video Equiptment
£795.&3
£1,845.34
£1.894.99
£1.188.04
£823.64
£795.83
£1,845.34
£1,894.99
£1,188.04
£823.64
£794.93
£574.22
£1.892.98
£1.158.04
£822.64
£4,176.72
£423.75
£4,176.72
£423.75
£4,171.62
£250.00
Restrlcted
BCC Signs Skipton A¢￿Unt
Beryfields Church (Not for u8e by St Mary's)
Clocks & Chimes CCLA Fund CBF Fund alc
533510001C
Dixey Bequest- 7774000020 IrKome from
127002762F
£11,671.49
£11.671.49
£8,486.40
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Esri Skipton Account
Flower Pedestals Sknpton Aco)unt
Milennium Appeal- 627154002D
PCC1- 627154001D ir￿uded in main account
Rglief of the Poor Skiptm A¢xount
R8Storab'on Project
Tuffn8y Skipton Admin by Rgctor & Churchwarder
£143.83
£0.98
£2.887.03
£266.18
£45,504.82
£22,992.81
£143.83
£143.68
£0.98
£0.98
£2,887.03
£2,317.68
£266.18
£264.26
£45.504.82 1£38,497.881
£22,992.81
£17.117.85
Endowment
Bequests- 827154￿2S Receiviro account
777400001D
Clock & Chim¢s CGLA Fund- 533510001C
Clocks & Chimes P&C Admin by Parrott & Coales
Dixey Fixed Int Securitigs- 127002762F Receiving
Dixey Invest- 127002682S ReceiviTrJ alc
777400002D
Grinnell B$qu8st- 127001269S Rec alc
627154001 D
Roscoe-273740001T Re￿WiThJ Account
0100448640PCC
Tuffney Bequ&st- 127002761F Rec *c Skipton
£61.642.76 £61.642.76
£53,928.11
£42,071.92
£20,919.97
£42,071.￿2
£20,919.97
£43,367.58
£19.758.21
£406,517.37 £406.517.37 £435.928.$6
£22.434.54 £22.434.54 £19,626.83
£20.155.07
£20.155.07
£17,651.17
£384.151.45 £384,151.45 £336.074.49
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Balance sheet
Total funds
Prior
ear funds
Flx8d asssts
Investments
£957,893.08
£957.893.08
£926,334.95
£926,334.95
urrent a88ets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
£1.SW.19
t105,1￿.97
£106.607.16
£4.838.33
£112,165.95
£117,004.28
Cr￿JitOrs.. Amounls fallirvJ due in cffie year
£9,7￿.48
£9,7fr)A8
£100.405.73
£100,405.73
Net current ass¢ts less curront Slabllrtlè
£96.846.68
£16,598.55
Total assets 108$ currènt liablliths
£1.054.7*.76
,933.50
Totrl n•t assets 188s Ilabiliti¢S
£1.054.739.76
£942.933.50
R•prgsont8d by
Unrestrlctsd
General furKI
Wocdward 88quest. 7774[￿)10 Ir￿¥￿￿tfroM 62715402
Johnson Skipton Admin by Rector & c￿r¢hw*￿$
1£875.731
£3.106.
£15.559.59
£1.541.56
Design8tsd
Srnall Gifts Skipton Authnt
Christrna8 HampEf5 (not for use by St Marfsl
M8morial Garden
MissK)n Parkner sUp￿t Fynd
Re51ofalK>n
Video Equiplmenl
Pat Beale Skipton ￿c
B8tty Hendron Skiptcn A¢0￿￿t
£4.176.72
£1.845.34
£1.894.99
£1.188.04
£4,171.62
£574.22
£1.892.98
£1.158.04
£423.75
£823.84
£250.00
£822.64
£794.93
Restrfjcted
B8rryfields Churth (Not for use by St Marfsl
Flower P￿eSIaL% Skipton Acc4)unt
Clocks & Chimes CCLA Fund CBF Fund al¢ 53351c￿1c
Res1orat￿n Project
Dixey Beque51- 7f1400002D Income fr¥xn 127CK127ff2F
PCC1 - 827154001D induded in main 8¢xxxJnt
Mllennium Appeal. 627154002D
Tuffnty Skipton Adrnin by Rertor & Churi*w8rdws
Esri Skipton Atwunt
Relief of the P¢)or Skipton ￿Le￿nt
BCC Son5 skIptc￿ Acwunt
£143.83
£143.68
£45.504.82
£11.671.49
£2.887.03
£0.98
£22.992.81
1£38.497.8BI
£8.486.40
.317.68
£0.98
£17,117.85
£266.18
£264.26
EndowTront
Grinnell Beque51- 127001269S alc 627154￿)lD
Tuffney Bequest- 127002761F Rec alc Skiplon
Dixey Inve5t- 127002682S Receiwng alt 777400002D
Dixey Fixed Inl s￿￿￿tieS- 127002762F ReCei￿r￿j
Beque5ts- 627154002S Rec•wrKJ a(%xxJni 77740W01D
RosrA)e-273740001T R8ceiwng Ac(x)unt 01(K1448640PCC
Clocks & Chirne5 P&C AdmSn by Parrott & Co*5
Clock & Chimes CCLA FurKJ- 533510001C
£22.434.54
£384.151.45
£406.517.37
£19.626.83
£336.074.49
E435.928.56
£61.642.76
£20.155.07
£20.919.97
£42.071.92
£53,928.11
£17.651.17
£19.758.21
£43.367.58
FundÈ of thg ¢hurch
£1 054 739.76
£942 933.50
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Statement of assets and liabilities
at¢d Restrfeted EndowtDent
Last vear
Flxed assets. Investments
CCLA Endowm￿1 Inve5trnents-
£957.893.08 £957.893.08 £926,334.95
£957.893.08 £957,893.08 £926.334.95
Ttéal¥
Curr8llt assots. Cuh at bank and In hand
Bank CCLA-
Skipton Building SocS8ty-
Bank DCC-
Refectory-
Bank Millennium-
ank Covenant-
Bank Petty Cash-
£3.1[￿.96
£14.558.83
£62.306.14
£15,490.47
£17.665.79
£12,345.95
£69.997.32
£59,4P£.60
£11.711.78
£37,097 44
£0.01
£0.01
£5,722.94
£3,224.82
£1.00
£1.00
£8.13
£8.13
£105.106.97 £112,165.95
£1.691.18
1£2,639.781 1£1.138.911
£0.01
£1.126.23
£1.(Kl
£8.13
£1.602.55
£4.596.04
£0.67
Totsls
£11.148.31
£91356.11
Currènt assets. Debtor8
Acwunts Receiva￿8 1 -
£1,5fM).19
£1.500.19
£1.SOO.19
£1.500.19
£4.838.33
£4,838.33
Totsls
Llabllltles- Cr•ditors.' Arn￿1￿ falllng In
year
unts Payable.
£871.51
£871.51
£8.888.97
£8.888.97
£9.760.48 £100.405.73
£9,760.48 £100.405.73
Totals
Grand ¢otal
£2231.23
£11.148.31
£83.467.14 t957.893.08 £1.054,739.7 £942.933.50
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Fund movement by type
IntomiD
Out
in
TraD$fers Gaill5n05ses
Closfill
B6rryskip. Bgrryfwld8 Church I
Reslricted
SU￿t0￿1 for Bwrythip
G1ft8kp. Small Gifts Sklpton
Dognaled
£4.171.62
£4.171.62
£5.10
£5.10
£4.176.72
.176.72
Subtotal for Grfl¥kp
HAMPERS. Chrlstrnas Hamp•ts In
Designated
£574.T2
£574.22
£7.537.09
£7,537.
£6.265.97
£6.265.97
£1.845.34
£1,845.34
SutAotal for HAMPERS
èmorskip. Momorlal Garden
Desgnaled
£1.892.9B
£1￿92.98
£2.01
£2.01
£1,894.99
£1,894.99
S￿￿t01a1 for Momorsklp
Mi55ion- kllsslon Parln•r Supp
Desgnat
£1.158.04
£1.158.04
£3.780.CX)
£3,780.00
£3.750.(W)
£3,750.00
£1.188.04
£1,186.04
SutrAotal for IAiss
RESTR5KIP. Restoratlon ProJ•ct
£38.497.88
£396.466.&5 £312.463.95
SutAotsl for RESTRSKIP 1£38.497.881 £396,466.65 £312.463.95
£45.504.82
£45,504.B2
Restskip. Restoratkn)
Desgnal&Y
SutAotal for Re¥tSkip
VIDEO-Vidg0 Equlptment
Designated
£250.CQ
£1.760.LX)
£250.00 £1.760.00
£1.586.25
£1.58625
£423.75
3.75
sU￿t9￿1 for WDEO
v11￿d￿8rd. Wc*)thvard Bequ￿t- 7
Unrestricted
£1541.56
£1.541.
£1.565.40
É1.565.40
£3.106.96
e3.106.96
su￿*￿1 forWoo(knrd
Dlxèy. Dixoy BoqUOSt- 7n4
Re5ththé
£8.486.40
£8A86.40
£11.185.09
£11.185.09
£8.WO.00
{£8,000.001
£11,e71.49
£11.071.49
Su￿101a1 for Dlxey
PCC. PCC1- 627154001D in
ResthGted
£2.317.68
£2.317.
£569.35
£569.35
£2.887.03
£2.887.03
SutAotal for PCC
Mll8nnlum. Milennlum App8al- 6
Restricts
£0.98
£0.98
S¥￿tOtal for Mlbennlwn
£0.98
TuffnoySkp-Tulth•y Skipton Adml
Resththd
£17.117.&5
£17.117.85
£9.770.06
£9.no.06
r3.895.10
£3.895.10
£22.992.81
£22.992.81
SulAotal for TUff￿ySkP
E8rlSkp- Esrl Sklpton AGcovnt
Rasbicts
su￿t￿￿1 for Esriskp
RellelSkp- R•li•f of th? P¢)or S
Restricted
£264.26
£26Q26
£1.92
£1.92
£266.18
£266.18
Sul>total for R8llelSkp
BCCSlgnSkp- BCC Signs Skiptijn Ac
Restricted
Su￿￿t0￿1 for BCCSignSkp
FlwPedsSkp- Flowèr PtrdEst31s Ski
Restricted
£143.68
£143.68
£0.15
£0.15
£143 83
£143.83
sU￿tOtal for FW8dsSkp
Beal6Skp- Pat Béa￿ Skipton Al
Designated
£1.LNJ
£823.64
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Su&total far B￿a￿skp
£822.64
£1.00
£823.64
HendronSkp- Boty N8n&on Skipto
Designated
£794.¥J
£794.93
£795.83
£795.83
Su&total Henthonskp
John80nSkp. Johnson Skipton Adml
Unr&sthtJed
SU￿t0181 forJohnsonSkp
Gtsneral- General frjnd
UnresknGt
£15.559.59
E73.4ff2.￿ £97.897.W2
£14559.59 £73.462.80
£97.897&2
£8,Otx).r
28.000.00
£875.73
1£875.731
Sutrtrtotal for Gen9ral
Grinntll. Grinnell Be¢we5t- 1
Endowm8nl
£19.626.83
£19.628.83
£2,807.71
,807.71
SulAotal for Grinn￿1
£22.434.54
TuflnèybB4- Tuflney Boquost- 12
Endowment
£336.074.49
Su￿10181 fot Tuffn¢ybgq £336.07&
£48.076.96 £384,151.45
.078.96 £384.151.45
DIx8y2- Dix•y Invest. 12700
Endowment
£4&5.928.56
SvlAotal for DI￿￿2 £435.928.56
£29.411.19
£406.517.37
1£29,411.191 £406.517.37
Dlx8y3- Dlxèy Flxèd Int Secu
Endowment
SulAotal for Dlx•y3
Bequ881s. Boqu•sts. 627154002
Endowment
£53.928.11
£53.928.11
£7.714.65
£7.714.65
£61,642.76
£61.642.76
SutAoial for B•quests
Ro8co6- Rosco•-273740f101T R
Endowment
£17,&51.17
£17.fj51.17
£2.503.90
£2,503.90
£20,155.07
£20.155.07
Sub40ts1 for Roscoe
Clock8CCLA- Clocks & Chimgs CCLA
Restncted
su￿￿t01•1 lor ClotksCCLA
IwksPC. cIr￿kS & ChSm•s P&C
Endowment
£19.758.21
£19.758.21
£1.3(N).65
£1.300.65
£138.89
(£138.89)
£20.919.97
£20.919.97
S￿￿10•al for ClodEsPC
lo¢kCCL4- Clock & Chlm88 CCLA
Endowment
£43.367.58
SulArrtal fcff ClockCCLA £43.367.$8
£1.300.65
1.300.651
£4.99
.99
£42.071.92
£42.071.92
Grand totsl £941933.50 £506.107.32 £425,8Sg.19
£31.558.13 £1.054.739.7
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Analysis of income and expenditure
Total
ear
UDre5tricted Desi
llated
Restrieted
EndoiTrineDt This
Last
ear
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Incoming resources from generatgd funds - Voluntary income
1000- Pledges Yellow Envelopes
£1.498.50
1001- Planned Grft Aid Envelopes
1002- Other Gift Aid Envglopes
1003- Cash Offerings Sunday Plate
1003A- Cash OfferiThJs Miss¢)n
Partners Fund
1004- Offèrings Charitsble
Collections
1005- Donations General
1006- Plèdges Standing Ordeys
1007- Cash Offerings Other ServKes
Plate
1008- Gift AA1 refijnds
1009- Payment for
Traininglworkshopslseminars
1012-Gr8nts
1013-NewLegacy
£1,498.50
£2,025.(X)
£110.00
£1.534.70
£910.95
£230.60
£1.794.73
£582.67
£1,794.73
£582.67
£30.00
£976.12
£976.12
£147.93
£9,495.42
£27,664.
£621.08
£1.7￿1.00
£2.481.53
£13,736.95
£6,321.36
£27,664.90 £28,162.45
£1,252.98
£51.45.
£631.
£7.088.48
£7,088.48 £12.217.36
£246,787.41
£246.787.41
£87,974.59
Total
£49.721.Sfl
£1,NI.00 £249,￿.84
£301.412.74 £141,686.41
Incomlng resou￿9$ from generated funds - Activities for generating funds
4001- Coffee & Parish Brpakfrdst
£32.
Donations
4002- Fundraising Act'vili85
4003- Magazine Adverts
4005- Refectory Income
4005A- Refectory Events Income
4006- Community Centre Concerts
4007- Community Centre BuiklirvJ
Hire
4008- Photocopying
4009- Organists Fees
4013- Merchandise Sales
4014- South Porch Cafe
£32.00
£295.58
£1.084.68
£1,084.68
£1,591.86
£100.00
£122.25
£2,466 51
£2,265.17
£3,629.74
£2,466.51
£2,265.17
£3,629.74
£2,288.54
£2,394.66
£60.(KJ
£230.00
£55 86
£230.00
£55.86
£500.00
£10,263.96
£13.00
£500.00
£7.365.89
Total
£10.263.
Incoming resources from generated funds - Investment income
2002- Bank Interest
2006- Income from Trusts &
Bequests
2007- Gain to Endovmient
Investment
£2.0&5.88
£9.01 £101,568.05
£103.662.94
£25,252.50
Total
£2.0&5.88
£9.01 £101.568.05
£103.662.94
£25,252.YJ
Incoming resources from charltable activities
3001- Flowers
£304.61
3002- Fees
£1.082.52
3004- Magazine Salès &
£35 C(J
Subscriptions
3005 - Community Centre St Marls
Tots
3007- PCC & other churches
£304.61
£1,082.52
£35.00
£200.00
£2,350.54
£55.00
£55.90
£105.00
£105.00
£236.16
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3008- ODBF Refunds of Ministy
Costs
Total
£1,527.13
£1.527.13
£2,897.60
Other Incoming resour￿5
1012A- Loans
2008- Cubb Fiekl Rent
3001A. Flowers- Sp8ciaVprivate
orders
3006- Mid Bucks (Aylesbury
Foodbankl Payroll
3009- Church of G(xxl Shepherd
P8yroll
3010- St Pelerfs Payroll
4015- Christrn8s Hampers Donalions
5001 - Sundry
5002- Cash for Pety Cash
5003- General Refunds
5004- Payment for Tripsloutings
Total
INCOME TOTAL
£660.97
£3.7S).
£4.410.97
£70.00
£6.156.37
£6,156.37
£5,795.41
£2.737.04
£2,737.04
£2.939.68
1£291.50}
1$291.501
£7,537.09
£1,866.94
£4,664.00
£6.480.43
£34.58
£7.537.09
£1.866.94
£299.31
£66.524.33
£86,￿23.64
£11.429.13
£75.028.00
£11.287.09
£66,524.33
£13.086.10 £417,993.22
£89,240.55
£19,984.10
£506,107.32 £197,186.50
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EXPENDITURE
Cost of generating funds
6001 - Fundraisers expeNses
6002- Communty Centre Events
6004- Communty Centre Tots
6006- Cost ofgiving materials
£36.
£65.C
£36.00
£65.00
£412.40
£511.74
£612.74
£511.74
£fj12.74
£335 37
£747.77
Total
Cost of generatlng funds - Fundraising tradlng ￿)st of goods sold and other costs
01 - Refectory
)01A- Refectory EV￿t$ Costs
)03- Merchant Account
9003A- Merchandise Invoi
£102.99
£373.44
£1.338.32
£1.338.32
Total
£1.338.32
£1.336.32
£476.43
Cost of ggneratlng funds - Investment management costs
8001- Bank Charggs
£238.26
£238.26
£238.26
£238.26
£285.19
£285.19
Total
Charitable activities
7001 - Paymenls to Mission Partne
7001A- Shared Collections Not Kept
By STM
7001 B- North Aylesbury Team
Conlribvbon
7002 - Gas
7003- Electricity
7004- Water
7005- Repairs- Minor
7006 - Cleaning-maintenance
7007- Insurance
7008 - Caretaker
7009- Adminislrator
7010- Organist
7011 Music
7011A- Choir Leal8r
7012- Org8n-Piano
7013- Upk89p of Services
7014- Flower expenses
7014A- Flowers- Speaal Orders
7015- Office Supplies, Equipm8rTrt.
Software
7015A- IT Hardwar8
7016- Office TelephonelPostwJe
7017- Photocopying
7018- Clergy & Stsff Expenses
7018A- Supply Clergy Expenses
7018B - Ministry- Youth & Childrgn
7018C- Ministry- Ccxnmunications
7018D- Ministry- Small Groups &
Discipleship
7018E - Ministry- Pastoral Care
7018F - Other Minisby Relat8d Costs
7019- Parish Share
7020- Petty Cash
7021- PCC & other church88
7023- Magazine Expensgs
7025- Training-S6minars-Workshops
7026- Grants made
£38fj.04
£79.(K)
£3.79).(K)
£3.7￿.00
£5,441.81
£2,651.36
£76.52
£1.395.66
£4.313.20
£6.868.25
£5,441.81
£2,651.36
£76.52
£1,395.66
£4,313.20
£6.868.25
£5,932.63
£2,304 52
£146.60
£1,793.68
£1,813.61
£6,212.42
£20.00
£7.365.48
£7,487.75
£1,575.88
£628.00
£107.00
£617.39
£278.30
£7.634.20
£918.75
£160.K2
£7.634.20
£4,028.75
£702.84
£3.110.00
£463.02
£79.CKI
£322.08
£322.08
£356.53
£1,024.86
£356.S3
£1,024.86
£989.88
£989.88
£1.232.82
£1,507.25
£1,507.25
£737.87
£2,312.79
£450.00
£158.69
£658.20
£2,025.08
£50.00
£737.87
£2.312.79
£450.CMJ
£91.36
£91.36
£117.90
£61223
£43.(W.C
£612.23
£43,CK)O.00
£114.37
£28,942.83
£105.1)O
£105.00
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7027- Annu31 Non Mus
Subscriplions-Licenses
7028- Operations Man￿r
7032- Repairs- major
7034- Restoration Costs
£50728
£507.28
£485.40
£7.075.44
£7,075.44
£7,159.40
£312,463.95
£5.336.25 £316.359.05
£312.463.95 £152,108.89
£408.785.15 £229.679.79
Totsl
£87,089.85
Governancé costs
8(X)3- Audf(ing Costs
£200.LM)
£200.(M)
£200.CK)
£200.
£200.00
£200.00
Tolal
Other resources used
7026A- Loans Rèpaid
7030- Church of The Good Shepherd
Salaries & T
7031- Mid Bucks (A￿eSbUry
Foodbankl Tax & NIC
7031A- St Peter's Salary & Tax
)04- Sundry Expenses
05- Church TripslOuling$
J06- Christmas Hamper Invoices
Total
EXPENDITURE TOTAL
£2.5&3.96
£2,583.96
£2.939.68
£5.076.
£5,076.
£5.668.93
£4,372.30
£192.50
£757.89
£757.89
£6,2&S.97
£6.265.97
£11.602.22 £316.359.05
£6,265.97
£5.906.21
£14,684.72
£19,079.K2
£425,859.19 £250,468.80
£8,418.75
£97,897.92
GRAND TOTAL
£22.869.92
£1.483.88 £101.634.17
£80,248.13
£53 282.30
Notes to the accounts
Berryfields Church
Whilst Berryfields Church now have their own bank accounl, Ihey are not currently able to administer their
own Gift Aid Claims, so this is still being administered by St Mary's.
Income & Expenditure relating to Church of the Good Shepherd
sin￿ 2014, the payroll for CGS has been calculated and administered by Kim Hopping from Sl Mary's
Parish Office. Salaries and payments to HMRC are made by St Mary's and CGS reimburses these amounts
to St Mary's as notified. Income line 3009/expenditure line 7030.
Income & Expenditure relating to Aylesbury Foodbank
Since 2015. the payroll for Aylesbury Foodbank, has been calculated and administered by Kim Hopping
from St Mary's Parish Office. Payments to HMRC and Nest are made by St Mary's and the Foodbank
reimburses these amounts to St Mary's as notified. It is anticipated that The Foodbank will become
responsible for its own TaxlNICI NEST before the end of the next financial year. Income line
3006/expenditure line 7031
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Income & Expenditure relating to St Peterfs
St Peler's became responsible for its own TaxlNIC at the end of De￿rnber 2020. The minus amount shown
as income is a payment received in 2021 that relates to 2020. It was shown in the 2020 Accounts as a
payment owed to us. InGome line 3010
Christmas Hamper Fund
In 2020, the Communty Christmas Lunch could not take place due to Covid 19. The lunch was also unable
to happen in 2021. Instead, fundraising t¢)ok Pla￿ to enable over 340 Hampers lo be distributed lo people
who would normally attend the lunch. St Mary's was asked to administer the funds for CCL. A Restricted
Fund was set up to do this. Funds will be transferred to a new bank account sel up by the Trustees of the
Community Christmas Lunch in 2022.
Income knne 401SExpenditure knne 9006
Endowment Funds
Not all the endowment funds recorded gains during 2021. however, there was an overall gain (£31,558.13}
As recommended by the Independent Examiner, the market value has been used to calculate the gains on
the investments.
During 2021. £80,000 of Dixey shares were sold and the money pla￿d in the Restoration Fund.
Legacies
There were no new legacies in 2021.
4 Cubb Field
St Mary's has an interest in 4 Cubb Field, HP19 7SH. Using the estimated value as provided by The Move
Market is 47.64/0 of £300.000 i.e.. £142,920
(Information confimi via the intemet on 19104122)
During 2021 it was agreed that £1,250 from each rent payment would be sent to the North Aylesbury Team
as part of our Mission Giving.
Income ￿ne 200WExpenditure ￿ne 7001B
Analysis of Income & Expenditure
Income Line 1012 - Grants were re￿iVed for the Restoration Fund from
All Churches Trust
ODBF Archdeacon's Grant
Church Commissioners
£15,800.00
£1.000.00
£86,424.15
Archbishops Council Culture
Recove
Herita e Lotte
£143.563.26
£246.787.41
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Income Line 1004- Charity Collections are classed as Restricted income.
Income Lines 4005 & 4005A- Refers to Refectory income. Although the café dosed in December 2017,
income has been received from the weekly Monday Coffee Momings, contributions from staff arid volunteers
towards the cost of tea and coffee. the sale of canned water and merchandise still held. Refectory Events
refers lo Bar profits from Jazz Nighls and other events. and payment for refreshments provided for other
events and church hirers.
Income Line 5001- Sundry income was in respect of donations to Friends of St Mary's taken on our card
machine,. fees payments paid into the wrong account.. donations made for gifts for parishioners.
Expenditure Line 7005 - Minor repairs include two plumbing repairs (£258). a repair to the lock on the main
door {£301.15), and work on the Tower lights {322.61)
Expenditure Line 7006 - Cleaning & Maintenance includes payments for Roof Alamis. PAT Testing. Fire
safety Check and the cost of changing light bulbs.
Expenditure Line 7015A- IT Hardware refers to spending on the sound system
Expenditure Line 7019 - St Mary's paid 86.8% of the 2021 Parish Share (£43.000 of £49,527).
Expenditure Line 7034- Restoration Costs
Architect Fees
ostle Consultants - Fundraiser
Rodells
Universal Stone
Tencer
boiler
GXL- Exlemal Li
htin
Pro
ect Costs
Consullant5, Surve
ors etc.
Repaymenl to Archbishops Council as too
much claimed from them
£48.606.60
£1.990.06
£4,416.00
£320,876.80
£4,555.81
2,585.77
£15.968.70
£3,877.25
£402,876,99
Expenditure Line 9001A- Refectory Events includes the cost of bar stock and the cosl of supplying
refreshments for the Royal Naval Service.
Expenditure Line 9004- Sundry expenditure includes concert donation payments sent to Frtends of St
Mary's, Fees payments transfe￿ed to the Fees Accounts and the cost of a gift for a parishioner.
This report dated: 2010412022
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Agreed on
Ilfi& L)ST
Signed by
David Hunt, Treasurer
Michael Sharp, Churchwarden
Sue NevAing, Churchwarden
k &ov6 71 IPe¢lrf
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Fairford Leys LEP
CONTACTS
Minister
Rev Anthony Howells
Coldharbour Fam House
Swallow Lane
Fairford Leys
Aylesbury
HP19 7HW
Joint Secretaries
Mr Alan Blunt and Dr Cathryn Blunt
5 Phillips Road
Fairford Leys
Aylesbury
HP19 7FN
Treasurer
Mr Adrian Lloyd Bsc DipPFS
3 Viney Lane
Fairford Leys
Aylesbury
HP19 7GR
Church Administrator
Mrs Dawn Lloyd
3 Viney Lane
Fairford Leys
Aylesbury
HP19 7GR
Independent Examlner
Mrs Deborah Smith
80 Lomond Drive
Linslade
Leighton Buzzard
LU7 2XH

Fairford Leys LEP
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2021
TREASURER'S STATEMENT
The financial statements for the year erKled 31st December 2021 are attached and include details
of Receipts and Payments for the year, Bank Reconciliation as at 31 $1 December 2021. Treasurerfs
Notes to the Accounts and a Statement of funds held centrally by the Untted Refomied Church
{URC).
Name.. Adrian Lloyd
Signature..
Date: 15 May 2022
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
I report on the financial statements of Fairford Leys L.E.P for the year ended 31st December 2021
which are set out overteaf.
Respective responsibilities
The Church Treasurer is responsible for the preparation of the accounts. It is considered that an
audit under Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act) does not apply. It is my responsibilFty
to examine the accounts (under Section 43(3)(a)) of the Act and to state, based on procedures
specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under Section 145{1)(a) of
the Act, whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examinerfs report
My examination was carried out in a￿rdan￿ with the General Directions of the Charity
Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Church
and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of
any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements and seeking explanations conceming
any such matters. The prO￿dureS undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required
in an audit and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the financial
statements.
Independent Examinerfs statement
In connection with my examination of the Church furKls. nothing came to my attention which gave
me cause to believe otherwise than that the financial statements accord with the accounting records
of the Church and that those records satisfied the requirements of the Act. l am not aware of any
matter to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial
statements to be reached.
Name.. Deborah Smith
Signature:
Date.. 15 May 2022

Fairford Leys LEP
CURRENT ACCOUNT RECIEPTS
Name
Details
2020
2021
Envelopes
Loose
2.055.15
20.00
281.35
321.82
Standing Order
Easytundraising
Donation Box
13,087.87
80.87
17,093.36
228 84
92.28
47.00
Church Giving
Parish GNing Scheme
Card Reader
4,571.23
210.00
4,410.34
120.00
Clwues
Church Website
3.690.00
280.01
836.00
339.64
Grfl Aid
7.468.29
6,032.78
29,449.78
6,800.00
10,680.00
5,102.75
Total
31,817.05
6.600.00
8,515.00
4.771.88
Disraeli Square Renl
Woodmans Croft Rent
Property
Church Buildings Lettings
Solar Panels
1,979.54
21,866.42
840.72
2,095.17
24,677.92
225.00
Total
Donations for Storehouse
Donatlolls for WaterAid
290.00
80.00
Donations
Other Donatbons
1,833.52
1,327.00
1,632.00
1.080.00
Total
2.964.24
1.070.00
Minister Refunds
Weddings, Funer￿S, Christenings
Lunch Club
377.00
0.00
0.00
705.01
Other
138.34
104.44
Ywth Work
117.07
Miscellaneous
12,483.32
14,185.73
70,833.44
22,636.23
24,525.68
80,285.38
Total
Total Receipts

Fairford Leys LEP
CURRENT ACCOUNT PAYMENTS
Payee
Details
2020
2021
URC M&M Fund
Ministers Travel Exp8nses linduding Car Alowl
Ministers Phone I Intemet
Ministers Books I Courses
Assistant Minister
Youth Work
Older People
Lunch Club
21,408.00
1,365.60
818.39
24.156.00
1,365.60
825.18
0.00
Ministry
0.00
0.00
143.66
740.62
0.00
253.00
687.89
0.00
Tolal
23,735.65
1,763.12
142.38
28,028.29
1,852.24
130.57
Photocopier
Stationary I Printing
Copyright
Treasurer Expenses
Office Equipment
Card Reader Charges
Website Charges
Bank Charges
COVID Costs
Digttal Costs
Weddings. Funerals. Christenings
Total
284.40
182.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Admin
12.92
2.03
0.00
8.45
180.43
123.21
5,008.54
972.01
1,795.14
577.00
65.00
0.00
8,428.80
2,791.15
1.359.28
1.280.16
408.00
4,670.64
2.gK)4.53
1,432.30
1,818.15
412.00
Farmhouse Council Tax
Farmhouse Oil
Farmhouse Electricity
Farmhouse Water
Famihouse Rent
Famihouse MainlenarKe
Fam)house Garden
Famihouse Fumishings
Woodmans Croft maintena￿e, Fees & Insurar
Disraeli Square Maintenance & Insurance
Church Insurance
Church Gas
Church Electricity
Church Water
Church Phone
Church Repairs, Maintenance & Seryjrity
Church Fumtiure
Church Garden
Church Security
5.076.00
0.00
0.00
5.076.00
0.00
1,331.06
150.1JJ
2.588.01
3.910.CK)
1,527.CM)
320.76
2,547.15
5,506.43
2,742.26
4.051.29
371.00
Propety
306.56
602.68
692.69
2,960.68
262.00
2.849.55
37.98
0.00
0.00
390.00
360.00

Fairford Leys LEP
Church Painting
Church Cleaning
Village Square Fees
Total
10.000.00
2,105.99
1.658.23
38,691.00
0.00
392.50
2.896.02
34,426.41
Catering
Communion Wine & Candle$
Books
0.00
50.55
140.11
218.29
186.52
Other
Communion Fund
0.00
Church Flowers
0.00
Miscellaneous
131.00
14.00
Total
489.40
251.07
Storehouse
880.80
380.00
WaterMd
461.20
Chris112n Aid
10.00
Donations
Chiklren's Society
M&M Anglican
M&M Methodist
380.00
1.500.00
1.500.00
110.85
1.500.00
1.500.00
0.00
Other Donations
Total
4.842.85
3,380.00
Totsl Payments
76.187.70
70.756.41
CURRENT ACCOUNT SUMMARY
Balan￿ Brought forward 1 January 2021
Adjustment for Lunch Club
Total Receipts 2021
Totsl
17,897.95
12,543.69
1705.01 }
80,285.38
92,124.06
70.833.44
88.731.39
Expenditure in 2021
Adjustment for Lunch Club
Bank Account Balance 31 D￿mber 2021
76.187.70
0.00
70,756.41
{687.891
22.055.54
12,543.69
88,731.39
Total
92.124.06
FUNDS HELD IN TRUST BY URC
Payee
Current Account
Investment Account
2020
2021
66,676.53
155.965.33
71,336.94
177,036 07
248.373.01
Balance carried forward
222.641.86

Fairford Leys LEP
TREASURER'S NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
1. Accounting policies
The financial ststements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011.
section 144 {2), re￿iptS and payments to small chartties. They follow the "Accounting and
Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practi￿. (SORP) 2005 and the
guidance notes as issued by the United Reformed Church, November 2006.
2. Church Assets - total £978,428 approx.
20 Woodmans Croft, Fairford Leys
3 Disraeli Square, Fairford Leys
URC held funds
Lloyds Bank Current Account
£319,000 (approx. valuation)
£389,000 {approx. valuation)
£248.373 (approx.)
£22,055 (approx.)
The property values are based on Zoopla valuations and are estimations only. The Bank
Account balance include reserves from previous drawdown from URC held funds,
Donations that have not been distributed by year end and the pro￿edS from the Reserve
Account which the Nationwide closed as the account type ended.
3. Church Giving - totsl £29,449.78 (down £2,367.27)
Offering Loose
Offering Envelopes
Standing Order
Parish Giving Scheme
Cheques
Donation Box
Easyfundraising
Card Reader
Website
Gift Aid
£32.81
(down £40.47)
£20.00
(down £2,035.1 S)
£17,093.96 (up £4,005.49)
£4.410.34 (down £160.89)
£836.00
(down £2.854.00)
£47.00
(down £45.28)
£228.84
(up £147.97)
£120.00
(down £90.00)
£339.64
(up £59.63)
£6.032.78 (down £1.435.31)
Church Giving continued to decrease in 2021- a decrease of 10Yo since end 2018. Church
Giving methods changed away from EnvelopeslLoose ChangelDonation Boxlcard Reader
to Standing OrderslParish Giving Schemelchurch Webstte due to the pandemic. Envelope
scheme is seldom used so we have tsken the decision not to purchase more Envelopes. Gift
Aid was derived from both the lump sum annual Gift Aid from 2020 and the monthly Gift Aid
from the Parish Giving Scheme throughoLrt 2021.
4. Property Income - total £24.677.92 (up £2,811.50)
Woodmans Croft Rent
Woodmans Croft Maintenance, Fees & Insurance
Disraeli Square Rent
Disraeli Square maintenan￿ & Insurance
Solar Panels
Church Lettings
Church Maintenance. Fees. Secuiity & Insurance
£10,680.00 (up £2.165)
(£2.517.15)
£6.800.00 (up £200)
(£5,506.43)
£2.095.17 (up £115.63)
£5,102.75 (up £330.87)
(£6,374.31)

Fairford Leys LEP
Property income increased by 120k in 2021 compared to 2020 despite the increase in
maintenance costs. We were able to complete repairs in Woodmans Croft to the back door,
the water leak from the bathroom and replace the hob as tt failed the Gas Safety check. We
were also able to replace the bathroom in Disraeli Square following the water leak and the
Boiler that ceased working. Church Lettings recommenced with 5 health and wellbeing
groups who are now regularly hiring the Church space bringing valued in￿me.
5. Farnihouse Utility Bllls and Rent Costs - total £11.642.98 (up £728.39)
Farmhouse Rent
£5,076.00 (no change)
Famhouse Utility Bills
£6,566.98 (up £728.39)
Famhouse Maintenance
£0.00
Ministers Refund
(£1.080.00)
There was a small increase to Famihouse costs but no significant changes. The Farmhouse
has received extensive repairs extemally to Ihe paintwork and windows and to the Heating
and Plumbing systems. These were paid for by the Emest Cook Trust. We have also secured
a new 10 year lease for the Farmhouse staring soon in 2022 at an approx. cost of £550 pm
(currently £423pm).
6. Church Utility Bills. Maintenance - total £11.833.83 (down £2,803.29)
Church Utility Bills
£5,421.54 (down £938.90)
Church Insurance
£2,742.26 (up £154.25)
Church Cleaning
£2,105.99 (down 1.713.49)
Church Maintenan
£2,849.55 (down £111.13)
Church Security
£390.00
(increase £30)
Church Fumiture
£37.98
(down £224.02)
Village Square Fees
£2,896.02 (up £1.237.79)
Church Utility Bills have decreased in 2021 due to changing to cheaper providers. However.
there is a pending cleaning bill to be paid hen￿ the decrease in Cleaning cost.
7. COVID19 - total £1.795.14
IT Equipment
£1,795.14
We invested in further IT equipment to enable streaming of live and hybrid services.
8. Donations to Outside Causes - total £380
Vineyard - Storehouse Appeal
£380.00
9. M&M Donations- total £24,156 against commltment of £30.195
Donations made as part of our Ecumenical Partnership were as follows..
URC
£24.156 (£2.013 per month)
Anglican Church
£1,500 {deficit of £1,500)
Methodist Church
£1.500 (deficit of £1.500)
The Church Council agreed to increase the donations to the both the Anglican and Methodist
Church to £2,000 each, the final payment of £500 per denomination was made early 2022.
10.Charges - total £133.69 (down £59.66)
Bank Account
Card Reader & Webstte Online Donations
£123.21
£10.48

Fairford Leys LEP
11.Village Square Fees - total £2.896.02 (up £1,237.79)
2021 Fees £1.816.02
2022 Fees £1,080.00
The increase in fees in 2020 include £1,080 payments made to 2022 fees as detailed above.
12. Miscellaneous
The Church received a payment form our insurance company following a claim made for the
loss of rental income due to COVID. The loss assessors calculated a total loss of £17.000
based on the last 3 years accounts and then made an adjustment of £1,456.95 which needs
to be retumed in 2022.
13.Signatories
Church Bank Account- Adrian Lloyd. Alan Lamtrx)ume. Simon Rudiger and Roy Rogers.
Cheques - all cheques written by the Treasurer and counter signed by second signatory.
Online payments - all payments made by the Treasurer and authorised online by a second
approver.
Debit Card - The Treasurer is authorised to use a Church Debit Card by Church Council for
when payments can be made by the above payment methods
14.Debtors- NIA
TREASURER'S STATEMENT AND DECLARATION 2021
Church Finances have remained stable throughout 2021 despite the continuing effects of the
pandemic, mainly due to the generosrty of Church members, rental income from our two
pmperties and recommenung Church Lettings. We have also hugely benefitted from the
proceeds of a successful Insuran￿ claim.
The challenge to the Church family now, is to think about their commitment to Church Giving
as donations have decreased by 1LYA over the last 3 years. This is despite introducing new
and digital donation methods, details of which can be found on the Church website. A
renewed focus to MM donations also needs con&"deration whilst we commit to meeting lo￿kn
of our obligations in 2022.
Additionally, we have endeavoured to reduce costs by sourang cheaper utility bills and
maintain cash flow bypaying monthly for large one off costs such as the Village Square Fees
and Church Insurance.
That being said we are truly a financially fruilfvl Church where reserves are available for the
benefit of the Church family and the local communty and the Church Counul would welcome
ideas of how this can be used for engagement and outreach.
Thank you all for your continued financial support throughout these unprecedented times. I
would also like to thank Alan Laml)ourne for his assistan￿ with Church finances, Deborah
Smith for auditing the accounts and to Cindy Ahura for the Church Website design.
Adrian Lloyd. Church Treasurer, 1 May 2022
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Pa￿OfA
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Pa
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2020
2021
Restr￿*8￿
19,636.00
3.664.94
1,093.00
104.60
101
Covenants and Gift A*J
102
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103
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26,134.00
5,088.34
1.148.00
271.2
32.641.59
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8.514.88
4,000.14
820.00
105
[knna￿ns
1.712.23
201
Grants
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3,573.80
5.500.00
4,000.00
750.00
4,000.00
1.439.92
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0.00
8.749.56
0.00
203
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237.51
3.32
2.409.25
. Sa￿¥ of Items
Bank Interest
Cov 19 cost5 rprtiursed
2,808.91
157.07
1,550.00
402
Hal lett￿g
Stalulory Fegs
700.00
7.80
58.497.22
Totsl R8cepts to C*cethr31st 2021
51 538.24

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Pa
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Code
021
-Re.￿ed
5.855.85
2,247.00
652.49
145.12
72.81
234.36
22.28
157.25
341.34
9,636.00
1,172.00
520.52
180.92
20QI
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Outreath Acbvities
R8vèLat&bn W•￿e$S
Pastordl Car&
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BrO￿￿SI&lbs
other Mni8try ReL3ted expenses
DEcretr)nary Poverty Fund
ReSt￿ted CokdKins.' t*Ne i) CarD&
t)￿>￿San Feeslcosts
ryy & Staff Exp..'travel
c￿￿JY & Staff Exp.:other
7,633.89
2.083.86
652.84
200.87
87.67
419.96
0.00
1.400.00
3S2.70
0.00
757.00
1,654.80
161.85 15.405.24
2004
2002
2005
nses
956.08
3.056.52
1.044.80
InSU￿nCe
Heat*iglLpJhlwig
PA sySte￿￿L¥jh￿glAv
961.71
3.175.88
922.35
5.059.94
2006
Churth Mainlenan
645.04
416.27
MA)01 Fab￿ tepa
0int2n8nce Contocts
605.25
373.90
979.15
2007
kee
of servh
492.73
1 495.99
CopyTrJht 1K*n￿lsub￿ptx)nS
m￿laneOuS
785.94
2 322.99
29.345.37
23.767.32
0.00

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29.345.37
brf
Hal
23.767.32
0.00
2010
131.13
Watef
Lay Worter£onvwnty Café
Cleaner & Qganing Mat81ials
375.57
4.276.40
866.97
1 238.63
1.614.20
5.903.24
1,448.79
7.30
8.568.52
Cofffftjnty GaTden PropcVFac*tor
M3F)r Repa¥￿Idate lo BU￿¥￿9
Inrtial Costslsuryeys
Planned ongoing Bbjng. & tty*n￿t. CA)sts
2,525.63
0.00
0.00
0.00
4000
Chu
dmntstrat￿n
2.409.08
665.55
714.87
581.01
145.00
4,260.44
414.31
0.00
Cov 19 ￿￿￿)￿[sed ¥obJnteerfs expenses
Offte Adm￿tk)n Q)sts
Te￿PhOnellntern8I
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Offre Fvmiturel1te￿
Spec•1 PrDi8Lts
Bank Charyes
165.41
449.90
846.13
629.74
506.50
6.015.36
1.025_79
1.270.52
1fi22L13 6 802.03
55 468.111
Total paJTrDts lo 31st t*cewrtJer2021
43 09T.1fj

## **Independent Examiner’s Report** 

## **To the Church Wardens for St Marys District Church Council.** 

This  report is regarding the Financial Statements for year end 31[st] December 2021, which are attached, 

## **Responsibility of the Independent Examiner** 

The District Church Council (DCC) has agreed that that an Independent Review is required in accordance with the Charities Act for the above year. 

It is my responsibility to carry out this review in order to- 

a) confirm that the Accounts comply with the relevant  Acts, 

b) ensure the procedures as laid down by the Acts are followed, 

and c) report any matters which have come to my attention during this examination. 

## **Basis of Independent Examiners Report** 

This review was in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission and included a review of records kept and maintained by the DCC. It also included an examination of supporting evidence for the Accounts, to confirm the figures. This process is not a full audit and therefore this report does not express an Audit opinion on these Accounts. 

## **Examiners Statement** 

I am pleased to report that there are no matters of concern that have been identified during this review and can confirm that the records have been kept in accordance with the relevant  Acts. Therefore there are, in my opinion, no matters which need to be raised from these Accounts .However, there is a follow up item to be addressed in next year’s Accounts. 

## **Follow up Items** 

With regard to the Clock and Chimes Charity, it was agreed to leave the endowment in this years Statement, but to correct this situation next year. 

……………………... 

S. Marks, FMAAT.                    5[th] August 2022                       File Ref St Mary 2021. 

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