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2021-12-31-accounts

Report to the Annual Parochial Church Meeting for the year ended 31 December 2021

Church Office: The Vineyard, 18-20 Charlestown Road, Glossop SK13 8JN 01457 853330

www.whitfieldparish.org

Charity Number 1134145

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Vicar’s Report Toby May

A Journey

We started 2021 by following the story of the Israelites as God led them out of Egypt, through the Red Sea and across the wilderness to Mount Sinai. In many ways our journey as a church through 2021 has had a lot in common with that story.

Commitment through COVID

In January, the unfamiliar landscape of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic meant that, whilst we had been able to gather in our buildings for Sunday worship since September, we were still severely restricted in what we were able to do. Throughout the year, we had to continue adapting to the changing conditions – wearing masks, not singing, social distancing, using an alphabetical system to cope with reduced capacity, shorter services, sharing communion in different ways, re-writing risk assessments, whilst also continuing to provide live-streaming of services to those who were unable or preferred not to come to the buildings.

As we travelled together through these strange times, our aim has been to grow together in living and loving like Jesus. On Sundays and in our Growth Groups, we sought to grow in our love for God, for one another and for others by exploring Jesus’ parables, what it means to be the Body of Christ in 1 Corinthians, and Jesus’ teaching in the Sermon on the Mount.

Meanwhile, for the first part of the year, we were unable to meet face-to-face in any other groups. This meant that everything else had to be done online or suspended. Being unable to gather together emphasised how valuable it was – and this was a difficult time for many people and for the church. Running activities for youth, children and families were particularly difficult. However, there were some benefits of technology – such as running Alpha and some Growth Groups online, which enabled some people to attend who couldn’t otherwise.

The very real problems in the community also helped focus our attention outwards – evidenced by the growth of Grace Kitchen and exploring closer working with other Anglican churches in Glossopdale. At the end of the year, perhaps one of the clearest examples of the effect of COVID was that whilst there were significantly fewer people gathering inside for our Christmas services, there were a lot more people (around 500) at Carols in the Square – which was also supported by our schools and local businesses.

Responding to COVID has been a major challenge and one which has involved considerable creativity and commitment from many people – for which we are very grateful. Some people’s faith has grown stronger, whilst others have struggled. It has been noticeable that those with healthy habits of prayer, Bible reading, worship, mutual support and encouragement (eg through Growth Groups) have generally grown stronger during this time.

Going forward, it will be important for us to learn from what went well and what didn’t; as well as what we missed and what we didn’t. This is important in the medium term as we recover and re-shape what we do, but also so that we are better prepared for any future pandemic or equivalent disruption.

Growing Together

Whilst the pandemic has presented major new challenges to us as a church, it has also highlighted issues which have been brought to the fore. Being excluded from our buildings and diminishing finances have re-raised difficult questions about how best to be stewards of the resources that we have been given.

Since November 2020, the PCC and others have spent many extra hours considering how we should be using our finances and buildings in the future – and particularly the question of whether we should have two buildings designated for gathered worship half a mile apart within the same parish. This is a question which been raised during the time of at least 3 previous incumbents and is also highlighted by the existing incomplete fund that has been raised towards the refurbishment of St Luke’s.

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Vicar’s Report Continued...

As vicar, I shared my view openly with the whole church from February onwards – namely that we should relocate our first Sunday congregation from St Luke’s building to St James’ building for reasons of stewardship and unity. A survey of the church showed a broad and fairly even spread of opinion on the subject. However, there was strong agreement that ~~if~~ we were to go down this route, we should use St Luke’s building both to bless our local community and to generate income. A study looked specifically at whether this was a possibility and concluded that there was plenty of support from local community groups to work in partnership with us. The PCC later agreed an outline plan for how St Luke’s might be used in this way, should the proposals go ahead.

There is no doubt that there are strong opinions on all sides – in particular those who understandably feel upset at the prospect of relocating their worship from St Luke’s – as well as those who feel that we should be stewarding our resources better towards outreach. At the AGM, we slowed down the Growing Together timescales to take account of this. Sadly, the way that opinions have been expressed by some people has at times lacked the grace and love we would hope for within the body of Christ. During this time, whilst some have joined the church – both new to the faith and transferring from other churches – a number of people have also sadly left us – either over these specific issues or in line with national trends during the pandemic.

This has been a difficult time for us all – and in the autumn, Bishop Libby asked that we suspend discussions and delay a PCC decision on the matter until she had conducted an informal inquiry. This was begun in December by Bishop Alistair Magowan and would continue into 2022. Whilst this was ongoing, the PCC sought to continue previous policies – such as recruiting a replacement Children’s and Families’ Leader – whilst recognising that the financial and stewardship challenges remain.

Thank you

The pandemic and the ongoing challenges of buildings and finances have made this a difficult year. However, amidst this, there has been much to give thanks for.

I am extremely grateful to everyone who has given of their time, their gifts and their money as part of the church over the last year and on behalf of all of us, I want to say a big ‘THANK YOU!’ to you.

I also want to especially thank our employed staff team in this challenging year: Samuel, Chris E, Heather, Charlotte and Suzanne; the wardens Gill and Sandie; our curate Chris N; and my wife Helen. Thank you for recording YouTube assemblies, serving soup lunches, responding to difficult emails, discipling young people, covering absences at short notice, enthusing your teams, encouraging us all, gathering to pray, sharing laughs… and lots more! Lastly, I want to thank all of you who pray for this church and community – especially those who gather faithfully on Sunday afternoons.

We are a different church from when we entered the pandemic. As we journey together into 2022, my hope and prayer is that we would both do God’s will and grow in love – that we would live a life worthy of the calling we have received – being completely humble and gentle; patient, bearing with one another in love; making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. (Ephesians 4:1-3)

May God bless you

Toby

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Churchwarden’s Report Gill Ellison and Sandie Mann

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We thank God for His, love, grace and mercy for Whitfield Parish. Although this has been a difficult year, there have been a number of occasions when Whitfield Parish has been out and about in the local community, for example, Christmas at Norfolk Square.

This year started with restrictions on meeting together, due to the global pandemic – COVID 19. However, during this time, Whitfield Parish continued to serve the people of Glossop using online tools such as live streaming, recording and zoom. This enabled us to continue to hold activities such as; weekly services, children’s work, youth work, growth groups, alpha, PCC and the APCM online. As a parish, we also endeavoured to keep in touch with those folk who could not access technology, through phone calls and DVD recordings of services. In September 2021, we were one of the first churches in the town to return to face-to-face meetings, whilst continuing to provide live streaming of services for those who preferred to stay at home. All our services and groups are running as near to normal as possible, with congregation members able to make their own choices about social distancing, mask wearing etc. There is still live streaming and online prayer meetings available each week.

There have been some staff changes this year, sadly, we said goodbye to Charlotte Jones (and family), also Chris Ellison retired as Children and Families worker. We thank God for how Charlotte and Chris used their gifts to serve our parish. It has been great to welcome Suzanne Gregory as our new Church Administrator and Heather Kindleysides as our new Children and Families worker. We are thankful that both Suzanne and Heather have settled in quickly and are doing a fantastic job. In December, we also welcomed Chris Nowak as curate for Whitfield Parish. Chris has quickly got involved in all aspects of parish life and has provided great support for the leadership team and the fellowship as a whole.

It has been such a blessing for Whitfield Parish to serve alongside other Glossopdale Churches this year. We are grateful that our youth worker, Samuel Klemperer has especially been involved, taking part in a number of initiatives across the town.

Due to unrest in the parish, mainly following the Growing Together presentation, Bishop Libby appointed Bishop Alistair to conduct an Inquiry in December. He produced a confidential report and Bishop Libby has written to our parish with recommendations to help us make the next steps to move forward, supported by the dioceses.

In the following pages, you’ll read reports full of new initiatives alongside more established ministries, illustrating how people are using their spiritual gifts which God has given.

We would like to thank Toby for his faithful service, kindness, encouragement and grace. Even though this has been a challenging year for many reasons, it has been brilliant to see groups restart and thrive such as Newbies, 6:30 Kids, Messy Church, Alpha and Grace Kitchen. It has also been brilliant to see the increasing community use of The Vineyard e.g. by High Peak Community Arts Group and Guides. We praise God for Toby and Helen and the other dedicated leaders who support Toby and serve the parish in a variety of ways.

We look forward to what the Lord will do among us in the coming years as we think about how to be an inclusive welcoming church serving Whitfield Parish and the wider community.

Psalm 30 v 5

‘Weeping may stay for the night but rejoicing comes in the morning’

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Treasurer’s Report Ann Williams

Cash Reserves

Year end 2021 2020 Inc/dec
Joint Parish A/c 19,146.16 17611.63 1534.53
Barclays A/c 48131.47 55076.35 -6944.88
Nat West A/c 18610.74 16681.41 1929.33
sub total 85,888.37 89369.39 -3481.02
CBF Gen Dep - transferred from fn-
ished Bld project to general funds
2020		 28520.59 28520.59
Total cash reserves 114408.96 89,369.39 25,039.57

For 2022 there are Cash reserves of £32K available above our 3 months reserves recommended by the Charity Commission.

Our cash reserves increased last year by the transfer of 28.5K from a completed building fund.

Income all Sources

2021 2020 inc/dec
Planned Regular Giving 104,150.08 145,412.50 -41,262.42
Collectons 349.3 513.22 -163.92
Gif Aid 22,774.24 26,354.46 -3,580.22
Sundry Gifs 809.28 1838.99 -1,029.71
Grants 0 0 0.00
Investment Income 12.06 12.06
Wedding/Funeral Fees 1727 1117 610.00
Vineyard Hire/Rental/Misc 10.098.12 1,390.00 8,708.12
Totals 139,920.08 176,626.17 -36,706.09

Our Parish income is most reliant on congregational giving (75%). There were 103 planned giving units at the start of the year. We have 88 units at the start of 2022.

Other sources are Gift Aid (16%) Sundry Gifts, Fees and Vineyard Hire (9%))

Overall, there has been a drop in personal giving, mostly due to folk leaving our church for other local churches. Due to our income being primarily supported by taxpayers, the parish claimed Gift Aid from the Government of £22,774K. Due to a drop in income, this is down nearly £4K

We urge all those who are taxpayers and have not already done so to sign a Gift Aid Declaration form which they can get from the Treasurer

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Treasurer’s Report Continued...

Comparison of Annual Income

Comparison of Annual Income Comparison of Annual Income Comparison of Annual Income
Annual Income (giving plus gif aid) Fees/rental net
St James St Luke’s Parish Total
2017 129,379 81,502 5,540 216,420
2018 119,806 79,952 5,528 205,286 -11,134
2019 115,204 77,831 8,265 201,300 -3,986
2020 105,136 66,389 5,100 176,626 -24,674
2021 71,867 54,928 13,125 139,920 -36,707
Total variance
Since 2018		 -57511 -26,574 +7585 -76,500 -76,500
Predicted in-
come 2022		 56,435 51,706 17,635 125,776 -13,967

Buildings Rental

Year-end rental income

St James' St Luke's Church house Vineyard Total
300.00 300.00 5513.12 3985.00 10.098.12

Expenditure 2021

2021 Expenditure Average Monthly
Cost		 % of total
Expenditure		 2020 Costs
Stafng Costs
Parish Share
Buildings Maintenance
Energy
Other Housekeeping
Costs
Children/Youth/Senior
cost
Community outreach
Mission Partner Share
Discretonary Grants
Total		 39,336 3278 27%
38,805
41,739 3478 29%
83,326
13,554 1130 9%
9,611
8,067 672 6%
8,382
19,204 1600 13%
19,117
1,171 98 1%
2,206
3,542 295 2%
1,348
11,981 998 7%
14,056
5,135 428 3%
6,024
143,729 11977 100% 182,875

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Treasurer’s Report Continued…

Overview Expenditure

Expenditure this year is £39,289 less than 2020.

Not doing planned maintenance and quinquennial work has saved £20.5K.

A further 5K over general housekeeping. Our utility bills were under cost due to closure of buildings re: the pandemic. Also, 4.5k saved on unutilised outreach budgets due to Covid-19. Instead of an expected £20K deficit there was an overall £3.5K overspend.

Our largest Expenditure item is our contribution to the Common Fund (Parish Share) (29%).

For our 2021 budget, PCC agreed to only pay 50% of this due to lack of finances. Staffing Costs, (27%) Building’s Maintenance, (9%), Energy (6%)

Our Parish Title of (10%) was split between our Mission Partners and Discretionary Grants Our Mission Partner share was divided between our 5 Mission Partners Discretionary Grants were shared between 9 organisations/individuals.

Excluding special events etc, it costs an average of £12K to run the parish each month.

Looking ahead to 2022, PCC feel obligated to keep the Common Fund contributions to 50% again. This is only the 2[nd] time PCC have done this, but reduced finances mean we must make difficult decisions. PCC have made other adjustments but are still left with a deficit budget of £42K. which will eat into our 3 months recommended reserves by £10K. We have employed a new Family and Children’s pastor on a 7-month contract only and will review this mid-year.

We urgently need to look forward, planning strategically to cover our expenditure as income seems to continue to fall. At the start of 2022 there is already a drop of £14K annual income predicted. PCC will be seeking the Lord in prayer and looking at all options in 2022

~~St Luke~~ ’ ~~s Building Project~~

There is a balance of £60,453 at the end of the year. Discussions need to take place in 2022 about use of this fund, as we no longer have the funds required to complete the original plan for the project.

Ann Williams Parish Treasurer

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PCC Report Suzanne Gregory—PCC Secretary

PCC Report
Suzanne Gregory—PCC Secretary
________________		 PCC Report
Suzanne Gregory—PCC Secretary
________________		 PCC Report
Suzanne Gregory—PCC Secretary
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Suzanne Gregory—PCC Secretary
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Post Name Term Length The Parochial Church Council is a corporate body
established by the Church of England. The PCC
continues to identify, evaluate and monitor risks
facing the Council’s operations.
Whitfield PCC has the responsibility of
co-operating with the incumbent, Toby May, in
promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole
mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic,
social and ecumenical. It also has maintenance
responsibilities for the Churches of St James the
Great, Hollincross Lane and of St Luke’s, Fauvel
Road; Church House, Fauvel Road and The
Vineyard, 18-20 Charlestown Road, Glossop.
Day to day management is delegated to the
Incumbent. In addition, stipendiary and non-
stipendiary members of staff take responsibility in
a variety of roles. All other members of the
leadership team are volunteers.
As the PCC has ultimate responsibility for a wide
range of matters affecting the parish, individuals
with expertise relating to compliance with health
and safety, disability discrimination legislation
and child protection are identified, consulted and
trained whenever necessary.
The PCC meets every two months although dur-
ing 2021, has met more regularly to be able to
respond to Covid and other matters that have
arisen. The appointment of PCC members is
governed by and set out in the Church
Representation Rules. Members are either ex-
officio or elected at the AGM.
The table shows the PCC from April 2021– May
2022.
Incumbent Toby May (Chair) Ex-Officio
Curate Chris Nowak Ex-Officio
Warden Sandra Mann 2021-2022
Warden & Dean-
ery Synod		 Gill Ellison (Vice Chair) 2021-2022
Deanery Synod Rhiannon Singleton 2020-2023
Deanery Synod John Bowers 2020-2023
Deanery Synod Michelle Howard 2020-2023
Deanery Synod Vacant 2020-2023
PCC Mari Brown 2021-2024
PCC Tracey Fellows 2021-2024
PCC Sheila Humphrey 2021-2024
PCC Rachel Lochhead 2020-2023
PCC Jan Edkins 2020-2023
PCC Duncan Edge 2020-2023
PCC & Treasurer Ann Williams 2020-2022
PCC Natasha Ross 2021-2022
PCC Jean Burston 2021-2022
PCC (co-opted) Samuel Klemperer 2021-2022
PCC (co-opted) Andy Hackett 2021-2022
Secretary Suzanne Gregory 2021-2022

PCC Members who finished their terms and/or stepped down

The following PCC members have finished their term: Ann Williams, Natasha Ross and Jean Burston. The following PCC members have stepped down: Rhiannon Singleton, John Bowers, Sheila Humphrey and Rachel Lochhead.

We would like to express our thanks to the Church Wardens and everyone that has served on the PCC this year.

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PCC Report Continued...

Main items discussed at PCC Meetings in 2021

Fabric Report Sheila Humphrey

It is good to be able to report that significant work has been carried out on St James’ roof to items identified for repair in the 2020 Quinquennial Report. In 2021, our Churches and The Vineyard were properly maintained with all mandatory servicing, safety checks and any necessary repairs being carried out, this is with the aim to keep them all fit for purpose and user friendly. Church House Trustees look after the Fabric of that property in consultation with the tenants.

The role of producing Health & Safety needs as volunteer as Pete Leighton has now left the parish. Risk assessments are now completed by the leader of the group involved and are reviewed regularly.

For the current year of 2022 our PCC are continuing the policy to only carry out essential repairs and annual maintenance servicing requirements, as in 2021, this is due to the anticipated shortfall in parish funds.

Quinquennial reports completed in 2020 relate to the church buildings only and further works are required. The QQ report identifies items for repair in time categories i.e. immediate, within 12 months, within 24 months or by 2025 - when the next QQ report will be required.

Sheila Humphrey has stepped away from overseeing Fabric during 2021. Many thanks to Duncan Edge and Suzanne Gregory for keeping things going in St James and the Vineyard.

New volunteers are required, particularly for ad hoc projects where contractors have to be sought and contacted for quotes for works. The Fabric Team participate in making decisions and reporting to PCC advising on the best way forward.

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Safeguarding — Tracey Fellows Parish Safeguarding Officer

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Whitfield Parish Safeguarding Report - 2022

“Safeguarding is part of our core faith and an integral feature of Christian life in our Parish churches”

(Parish Safeguarding Handbook 2018)

We have a duty of care to protect the vulnerable in our church community. In terms of Safeguarding, the vicar and the PCC have adopted and had due regard to The House of Bishops’ guidance in relation to safeguarding by adopting the House of Bishop’s Safeguarding Policy known as ‘Promoting a Safer Church’.

Since before the last APCM in 2021, the role of Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) has been undertaken by just one person (Tracey Fellows) instead of two as it had been previously. This is due to changes in church membership; thank you to Sue Leighton for her contributions to this role in the past. Tracey has now undertaken all the relevant required safeguarding training required for the role of PSO, including DBS applications which has streamlined the application process; instead of waiting for the safeguarding team at the Diocese to complete the application this is now done at Parish level.

The PSO contact details have been updated on all relevant posters and the Parish website. Safeguarding pocket guides are available in both churches and the Vineyard. If ever you have a ‘niggle’ or a query regarding the safety of a child under 18 or a vulnerable adult please do bring your concerns to the PSO who regularly contacts the Diocese for advice and guidance. We now have designated Parish safeguarding contact details with an allocated mobile phone 07340 013670 and email address safeguardingwhitfield@gmail.com

The Diocese of Derby have adopted the use of a software programme called the Parish Dashboard which acts as a checklist against the expected safeguarding requirements set out in the Parish Safeguarding Handbook. This is used by the PSO and updated on a regular basis when previously an annual audit of Parish safeguarding compliance would have been undertaken. The Dashboard produces the Parish safeguarding plan, a summary of which can be found in an appendix of this annual report for the APCM. The summary highlights areas of safeguarding practice that the PCC is still working towards. Risk assessments now include aspects of safeguarding.

At the end of 2021 in response to the IICSA (Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse) the Diocese of Derby changed the DBS renewal process from every 5 years to every 3 years which created the need to renew many church members’ DBS checks. Thank you to all who patiently accommodated this process which was a learning curve to my newly acquired DBS training! Please ensure you keep a note of your safeguarding training & DBS dates. If you are unsure or need to update please get in touch. I hope to have a system in place to provide reminders via the churchsuite email system so that email reminders are sent 6 months before training and / or DBS checks are due to be renewed.

The C of E safeguarding training changed during the pandemic with basic and foundation training (previously known as C1) changed to online modules rather than face to face. The leadership module (previously known as C2) is mainly done via zoom. The Diocese does recognise that some people do not have easy access to computers or the skills to complete online computer training. In response to this, there are limited face to face sessions throughout the Diocese. There is also a plan for PSOs to deliver basic and foundation training to small groups of up to 8 people within their own Parish. This is currently being explored with our Diocesan Safeguarding trainer and the vicar for our PSO to deliver training to certain groups of people who find themselves with difficulties accessing online training and in the situation of needing training. A new requirement from May 2022 is that all PCC members will also be required to have completed training “Responding well to Domestic Abuse”.

The Diocesan Safeguarding Team are easy to contact and have been a source of advice and support for several queries throughout the year.

Thank you to everyone who takes our safeguarding responsibilities seriously, particularly our youth worker and children’s leader who lead their volunteers with a sincere and committed approach to safeguarding – let us all remember that safeguarding is not a ‘tick box’ exercise but a way of ensuring we continue to demonstrate the love of Jesus by looking out for the young and the vulnerable.

Tracey Fellows

Whitfield Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO)

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Deanery Synod Rhiannon Singleton

Deanery Synod had new leadership in 2021, with Rev Tony Kaunhoven as Acting Area Dean and Rev Nick Gurney as Acting Assistant Area Dean. The focus has been on how Deanery Synod can enable churches in ministry and mission. While disseminating information from the diocese and sending opinion back is necessary, it’s offers limited support to ministry and mission within the deanery. Plans are being prepared to help parishes and individuals share expertise across the deanery, in order to encourage and facilitate growth. Alongside this ‘Area Dean’s Clinics’ are planned, drop in (probably virtual) sessions for churches struggling with specific issues. This is particularly aimed at churches in interregnum.

Bishop Libby has announced there will be three (rather than two) archdeacons going forward, each focussing on a type of parish setting.

There are a range of short practical courses available for people serving in practical and pastoral roles, details are available at ~~https://derby.anglican.org/en/training/learning-in-faith.html~~

Living in Love and Faith (LLF) courses have been run around the deanery, including in Glossopdale to help people explore the spectrum of views around human sexuality in the Church of England.

Growth Groups Helen May

Growth Groups are a key part of our church and everyone is encouraged to be part of one. They help us grow as followers of Jesus and to look after and connect with each other in meaningful supportive ways, which has been vital through Covid lockdowns.

Growth Groups are small groups made up of 6-15 people. They met during the week, mostly fortnightly in people’s homes pre Covid but adapted to lockdown in different ways. Most gave zoom a go finding it a helpful way to connect and kept meeting up with each other even though not in person. Some used WhatsApp or phone-calls and doorstep visits to stay connected. A couple ceased or merged for different reasons and a new group formed at the end of Alpha. As lockdowns eased this year most groups have started meeting up again in person, though some still choose to meet on Zoom. Some now use The Vineyard to meet as it is a larger space than houses offer and people feel safe.

We want to encourage as many people as possible to join a growth group. Joining a growth group is great way to meet and get to know people in the church better. If you are new to Glossop, have joined the church recently or just now feel you would like to join a growth group please contact Suzanne in the office or Helen/Toby and we will suggest one for you to try. Some are in the daytime, others in the evening.

As of January 2022 we have 8 growth groups meeting on different days and at different times. We also have people running Alpha with us from which we aim to grow a new growth group every year.

Our Growth Groups seek to grow:

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Children and Families on behalf of the Children and Families Team Suzanne Gregory—

In spite of the many restrictions we continued to face due to Covid, we worked hard to invest in our children's work during 2021, in our church groups and the work with our schools. During the early part of 2021, we created regular videos to be used for school assemblies, which were always well received. Technology was also put to good use to create all-age service videos.

As restrictions eased in April, we were able to start meeting again and it was great to be able to see Sunday Kingdom Kids and Thursday 6:30 Kids re-launched. Thank you to the all of our children’s team volunteers, who week by week lead our children in learning about God’s love for them.

As the weather improved we were able to organise outdoor family activities such as the picnic in Howard Park and the Campfire in the woods. These were great opportunities for children and parents to build relationship in a relaxed environment.

The summer term ended positively, with the opportunity to reach out to our local schools through leading the ‘It’s Your Move’ sessions (via videos), to support Year 6 students in their transition to secondary school.

The autumn term saw our work really step up. The Homework Club was started, providing a safe place for children from the local community to receive support with their school work, and following Covid this was a great opportunity. 6:30 Kids saw more families than ever attending, which has been a real encouragement.

We were also able to establish the Kingdom Kiddies group for 2-4 year olds, providing a place for our toddlers on a Sunday, to learn stories from the Bible in a fun, hands-on way. Thank you to Chris Nowak for overseeing this.

The culmination to the year had to be the Nativity service. This was led by Chris Ellison and Sandie Mann, who walked the families through an interactive version of the Christmas story. The service was well attended and enjoyed by all.

We would like to express our thanks to Chris Ellison, for his enthusiasm and commitment to sharing God’s love with the children and their families. Chris stepped down as Children and Families Leader at the end of December.

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Youth Work

Youth Worker Samuel Klemperer—

In January 2021 we were still mid-restrictions and meeting with the young people on Zoom for Sunday mornings and “Zoots” (Roots on Zoom). We made the most of being online, staying connected on our Discord server to chat and play Minecraft and other online games. Mentoring was able to cautiously restart meeting outdoors for coffee. We had a successful bake night at home at Zoots in February which inspired us to do another when we could meet together.

After the end of April with Government restrictions easing, we were able to begin meeting in person again. This was a great relief for many, and we enjoyed being outdoors in the evening sun playing games. We had our Taskforce BBQ in May which was very well attended, and the young people did a fantastic job of clearing the back patio of the Vineyard.

In June we had our Children’s and Youth campfire in the woods that involved sticking faces in trifle, playing hide and seek in the woods and of course plenty of marshmallows and hot chocolate! In July we had a Pizza and chill night. October contained both a parent’s consultation evening and the Light Party on the 31[st] with the legendary tie-die T-shirts. We also began working with the year 11s giving them opportunities to plan and lead at Roots taking more ownership for that group. In November “TNT” was launched in Dinting in partnership with Rev Nick Gurney. This has grown and become a fantastic place to grab hot chocolate and cake after school on a Friday for many young people. We also had a brilliant time at the Roots Bake Night and then the FIFA competition at the Message Trust the day after.

In the background of December preparation was being made to launch a mentoring programme at Glossopdale School, in collaboration with Tim Cooling (minister for Elim).

While events are brilliant, the true joy of youth work is the amazing conversations we get to have with the young people. It is a privilege to create space for young people to chat about all sorts of things and invite them to reflect on truth and meaning in connection with our every-day lives.

I also want to mention planning with the amazing year 10s & 11s; you guys are awesome! They've been part of the planning and leading process at Roots, and it has been fantastic to guide them in this and watch them grow in competence and confidence in their skills. Thank you also to the team that volunteer to work with the young people, we couldn’t do this without them!

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Alpha Helen May

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Having learned how Zoom technology worked when finishing 2020 Covid hit Alpha courses, a new online Alpha course was advertised for January 2021.This course successfully connected a screenful of people and went very well. It provided a safe space for those attending to explore life and faith together. Some of those who came would have been unable to attend if they had had to physically go to The Vineyard so Zoom proved a blessing. Having led Alpha courses for over 25 years Toby and I missed eating with the group lots as it is such a crucial part of getting to know people on Alpha, but we laughed but chatted over Zoom as much as possible and all enjoyed a very special personal iced muffin delivery for our Holy Spirit Zoom “away” day in our own homes.

One by one the guests ventured to church services and it was a joy to introduce them to each other in the flesh with laughter- having met each other on Zoom comments like “I couldn’t tell how tall you were on zoom” or “I recognise your voice, but your face is slightly different to the distorted one I got to know!” are reflections on the covid year we had all lived through. This group carried on meeting after Alpha forming a new growth group in the life of our church and one member got baptized by full immersion in September which was such a joy. The group still use Zoom for meetings but meet up in person for socials.

We advertised another Alpha course to start in January 2022 which again for Covid reasons was delayed but has now started well in The Vineyard with tea/coffee and cake. We are so glad we persevered with Alpha on zoom, that this next course can be in person even if a slightly shorter session for everyone’s safety and look forward to running Alpha again next year God willing with a full meal again in The Vineyard.

We look forward to more Alpha courses in future years. Please pray for many to find faith in Jesus through coming along to one of these Alpha courses. Prayer is a vital part of Alpha.

Missional Giving David Woodward

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The purpose of the Mission Team is to promote the work of our Mission Partners amongst Church members.

Our five main mission partners this year were Jericho Café, The Message, Open Doors, Tear Fund and Dave Maguire in Romania.

We also supported the work of Embassy, Stephen Bell, Street Pastors and the Bishop’s Harvest Fund. There were extra discretionary grants to Hope Foundation (working with the homeless in Liverpool), Tear Fund Haiti Appeal and Open Doors Middle East Appeal.

The Mission Team meets three times a year to pray for our mission partners and discuss requests for discretionary grants. This past year we have met over Zoom. News and prayer requests from our main mission partners are forwarded to growth group leaders to encourage prayer. Groups are encouraged to take a special interest in one or two of the partners.

In-church activities were limited due to covid restrictions, but short videos from Tear Fund and Open Doors and an interview with Dave Maguire were shown in Sunday services.

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Messy Church Helen May

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Having not been able to hold Messy Church after 15 March 2020 because of national lockdowns we adapted and tried various things to keep connection with Messy Church families. Following positive feedback and thanks from families who had received Advent and Christmas bags we delivered two activity bags in 2021- a lent challenge bag before Shrove Tuesday and an Easter Bag of activities and treats to all families at Easter. We hope these helped parents and children explore faith at home together.’

Birthday Cards and small gifts have continued to be sent to each child throughout the year and have been widened to include the toddler group and all children connected to the life of our church. We have received grateful thankyou’s and happy children photos from some of these from parents.

We held a Messy Church picnic for families in Howard Park before the school summer holidays where Chris Ellison organised activities. It was so lovely to chat and reconnect with families in person in the open air.

With great joy In September 2021 we relaunched Messy Church In The Vineyard on Sunday morning adapting it to be within Covid Guidelines and regulations. The theme of the first one was "The big party- everyone is invited!" which was great fun and we all enjoyed hot dogs at lunchtime which the young people served to us so well. We held 3 Messy Churches before Christmas and ongoing will hold three sessions each term as we had started doing pre Covid.

We have had between 50-60 adults and children enjoying Messy Church again each session which is a great restart given so much has changed for us all in Covid. New families will often feel more comfortable in the informal environment, and it is an excellent way to reach out to more families in our town on-going. Children enjoy the craft, games and various activities which enable them to explore Bible Stories and hear about Jesus in fun ways with their parents. There is always much chatter and laughter and a simple lunch at the end. Thank you to all the team who help- adults and young people. You are great and much appreciated.

In our Community

Newbies — Helen May

Covid Lockdowns in 2020 meant that Tots and Toast toddler groups in The Vineyard along with all toddler and baby groups had to shut which was incredibly frustrating as we were connecting well to young parents pre-March 2020 lockdown. Lockdown was a lonely experience for young mums and newborn babies or toddlers with no places of meeting other parents and no places for their children to socialise. As soon as permitted we reopened with a new name “Newbies” within the Covid rules as a parent and baby support group. This group of people had been identified by the government as needing extra support. All toys were cleaned and separated for individual play and Newbies opened in April 2021 without refreshments. Small numbers of babies and parents started coming along. Though small, the group was very appreciated by those who came- children started gaining confidence and their parents at last had an opportunity to have contact with other new parents even if their children were getting towards first birthdays and we were able to build supportive relationships with the group. As parents gained confidence toys were shared and slowly more people started coming along, some of whom have asked for thanksgiving or baptism services for their children or now come to Messy Church.

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In our Community

Grace Kitchen— Helen May

Grace Kitchen began at the end of May 2020 when we were offered an opportunity to collect supermarket waste food. “Could the church use this food somehow to stop it being thrown away?” we were randomly asked by a national organisation by e-mail!

We took the plunge and Grace Kitchen has grown and grown since that first day. During 2021 around 25 food parcels each week have been made up for clients in response to requests from people struggling in our community. People struggling for whatever reason can request them through the church website or by a phone call or message. All bags are given free to the different individuals and families from the community who have requested them and have “God Bless you” tags on them. Some receive help fortnightly, others weekly, some are families, others single people from all ages and stages of life. It is proving a fabulous way to show Gods love and care through our actions and the provision of food for different people during their times of need and hardship. Clients are very grateful and we are regularly thanked.

Grace Kitchen Soup Lunch started

These bags of blessing have been delivered to clients houses since opening Grace Kitchen but in September we took the bold step of using some of the vegetables and bread we are given from the supermarkets to cook soup and invited clients to collect their food and enjoy a bowl of soup etc at the same time. This soup lunch is going well and enabling clients and the Grace Kitchen team to get to know each other and build relationships which is lovely. As relationships are growing and folk chat we are able to offer other helps as appropriate and even pray with people as appropriate.

We have invited some members of The Bureau to these lunches too so clients can benefit from their expertise and helps pathways easily. Some client bags are still delivered to houses and various clients and team have had covid at different times. Clients have started supporting each other and ventured to Whitfield Community Cafe and even church services which is lovely to watch. One Grace Kitchen lunch that stands out in my mind a client arrived, knew another client had covid so could not come and spontaneously said “I’ll just take their bag up to them before I have my soup- we all need to look out for each other and are in this together.”

In the autumn a small group of clients have also started to work with Mat from The Bureau cleaning up the Vineyard patio and transforming it into a more usable, attractive space which we will be able to use when the weather permits. They are really enjoying this each week and it is wonderful to serve them hot drinks and soup when they come in from their work outside.

Grant monies have been successfully raised during this time (see grant report) so we now supplement the supermarket vegetables and bread with pasta, beans, soup etc. The aim is to enable clients to be able to make meals out of what we give them. We held a harvest collection at church and were grateful also to Philip Howard School whose Gratitude Club organised a collection for us at Christmas long with donations from church members. All donations are always very gratefully received. Thank you so much.

The Christmas hampers and gifts were given to those who had received food helps in the autumn and we included some to those recently bereaved.

It is both a joy and a privilege to share God’s love with people in our community in this way. Recipients are very grateful. Thank you so much to the team who help me faithfully each week collecting food, sorting, packing, cooking, serving, washing up and delivering and to Suzanne for dealing with all the requests each week.

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In our Community

Community Cafes — Jo Galvin, Gill Booth and Cynthia Jones

~~Whitfield Community Cafe~~ reopened in early September 2021 after all covid rules were relaxed. Since reopening we have an average weekly attendance of approximately 20 to 25 people from all walks of life. These include retired seniors, the long term unemployed, and vulnerable adults, they comprise of an even mix of Christians and nonChristians.

Last year we held two special cafes, one was for Armistice day during which we held a small ceremony followed by observing 2 minutes silence and having a poppy collection box available for anyone who wanted to support the British Legion. Our second special cafe was a Christmas party which was attended by about 60 people and was considered a great success by all. We had a singer paid for by a regular cafe attendee in memory of Frances Fielding who first had the vision for the cafe and who sadly died during the pandemic. The atmosphere was brilliant. The party was funded partly by a grant from Derbyshire county council via Councillor Jean Wharmby and Whitfield Parish. Whitfield Community Cafe provides a space where everyone feels safe and welcomed. We provide tea and coffee, juices, cakes, and biscuits all free of charge. We run weekly quizzes which are enthusiastically enjoyed by all. (If you don't believe me ask the staff trying to work in the offices upstairs.) We provide a gentle Christian witness.

The volunteer team consists of: John and Marilyn Butterworth, Julie Philips, Judith Moore, Ruth Bennett, Ashley Oldham and Jo Galvin (team leader).

Jo Galvin

~~Coffee Pot~~ was started many years (about 18) ago by John and Jackie Rosedale. This was when we had no kitchen in the back room or water. Still it thrived. Different people led it, latterly Cynthia Jones. We now have a small kitchen and disabled toilet—progress indeed.

Some of our current customers have been with us from the start! It was a shock on the 12th March 2020 when covid came and we had to close down. 18 long months later, on the 16th September 2021 we were able to open our doors again! Numbers are lower than in the past, but we still welcome quite a number of people. We have always made charitable donations and given money to St Luke's to pay for heating etc. In the 6 months since re-opening we have given £50 to St. Luke's and £100 to the Disaster Appeal fund for Ukraine.

Gill Booth and Cynthia Jones.

Grants — Helen May

£2400 has been raised in grants in the last year ie during 2021. These funds are restricted solely for the usage they were given.

Knowing church funds are becoming increasingly tight and seeing that funding was still available for community work the grant applications secured enable Grace Kitchen to be sustainable into the future and enable this ministry to grow and expand further to help those who are struggling in our community.

£8000 Derbyshire Foundation (December 2020) for Grace Kitchen- spending time was extended to June 2022: Dried food top ups, bags, Post Covid soup lunch subsidy, jute hamper bags, equipment to ~~support job and benefit seekers informally Post Covid.~~

New funds raised

Grace Kitchen:

£400 Councillors Initiative Fund (August 2020)- Grace Kitchen: Funds for IT equipment for The Vineyard to support job and benefit seekers informally Post Covid in an informal way eg job club/ help clients with computer skills/ access benefits as needs arise.

£2000 Public Health Covid19 Fund (October 2021) – Grace Kitchen: Dried food top ups, tins, bags etc.

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WHITFIELD CHURCH COUNCIL

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

WHITFIELD PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES For the year ended 31 December 2021

Note
INCOME
Voluntary Income
2a
Activities for generating funds
2b
Income from investments
2c
Church activities
2d
Total income
EXPENDITURE
Church activities
3a
Raising funds
3b
Total expenditure
Net income/expenditure before
Investment gains
Net gains on investments
4b
Net income (EXPENDITURE)
Transfer between funds
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
8b
Total carried forward
BALANCE SHEET
As at 31 December 2021
Note
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible fixed assets
4a
Investments
4b
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
5
Short term deposits
6a
Cash at bank and in hand
6b
LIABILITIES
Amounts falling due within one year
7
NET CURRENT ASSETS
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
Unrestricted
8b
Restricted
8b		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
125,636
6,322
46
6,312
138,316
143,941
-		 Designated
Funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Restricted
Funds
£
400
5,863
-
1,812
8,075
6,072
445
Total
2021
£
126,036
12,185
46
8,124
146,391
150,013
445		 Funds
2020
£
184,683
7,123
416
4,516
196,738
193,034
3,613
143,941 - 6,517 150,458 196,647
(5,625)
32		 -
-		 1,558
-		 (4,067)
32		 91
12
(5,593)
-		 -
-		 1,558
-		 (4,035)
-		 103
-
(5,593)
124,881		 -
-		 1,558
203,416		 (4,035)
328,297		 103
328,194
119,288 - 204,974 324,262 328,297
4,723
94,854
103,805		 2021
£
125,684
214		 6,360
94,805
105,728		 2020
£
126,220
182
125,898
198,364		 126,402
201,895
203,382
5,018		 206,893
4,998
324,262 328,297
119,288
204,974		 124,881
203,416
324,262 328,297

The attached notes numbered 1 to 8 form part of these financial statements Approved by the PCC on……………… March 2022 and signed on their behalf by

……………………………… Rev T May PCC Chairman

………………………….. A Williams PCC Treasurer

WHITFIELD PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2021

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The PCC is a public benefit entity within the meaning of FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared under the Charities Act 2011 and in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 governing the individual accounts of PCCs, and with the Regulations “true and fair view” provisions. They have also been prepared under FRS 102 (2016) as the applicable accounting standards and the 2016 version of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP) (FRS102).

Assets

Consecrated and benefits property

In so far as consecrated and benefice property of any kind is excluded from the statutory definition of “charity” by Section 10(2) (a) and (c) of the Charities Act 2011 such assets are not capitalised in the financial statements.

Moveable church furnishings and tangible fixed assets

Items costing in excess of £1,000 with a useful economic life in excess of a year are capitalised and depreciated over that useful economic life.

Depreciation is calculated to write off the capitalised cost of fixed assets, less their anticipated residual value over their estimated useful lives as follows:

Land and buildings Nil Fixtures, fittings and equipment 4 Years

Depreciation is not provided on land and buildings as the currently estimated value of the property is not less than the carrying value and the remaining useful life currently exceeds 50 years, so that any depreciation charges would be immaterial.

Investments

Investments are valued at market value at the year end.

Short term deposits

These are monies held on deposit with CCLA.

2. INCOME

2a. Voluntary income
Planned giving
Gift Aid donations
Tax recovered
Collections – open plate
Building project donations and grants including tax)
Sundry donations and legacies
2b. Activities for generating funds
Donations for specific purposes (including tax)
Rent from Church House
2c. Income from Investments
Dividends on CCLA Investment Fund
Interest on CCLA Deposit Fund
2d. Income from church activities
Fees for weddings and funerals
Room hire and other activities
Total income		 Unrestricted
Funds
Designated
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2021
Funds
2020
£
£
£
£
£
104,150
-
-
104,150
145,413
21,137
-
-
21,137
25,518
349
-
-
349
513
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
400
400
13,239
125,636
-
400
126,036
184,683
809
-
1,702
2,511
684
5,513
-
4,161
9,674
6,439
6,322
-
5,863
12,185
7,123
-
-
-
-
5
46
-
-
46
411
46
-
-
46
416
1,727
-
1,812
3,539
3,126
4,585
-
-
4,585
1,390
6,312
1,812
8,124
4,516
138,316
-
8,075
146,391
196,738

WHITFIELD PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 December 2021

3. EXPENDITURE

.EXPENDITURE
3a. Church activities
Missionary and charitable giving:
Church overseas
Relief and development agencies
Personal missionaries
Home missions and other church societies
Secular
Diocesan parish share
Clergy and staffing costs
Church running and maintenance
Upkeep of churchyard
Depreciation of equipment
Ministry costs
Training and conferences
Bibles and other books
Publicity, telephone and broadband
Office expenses and other costs
3b. Raising funds
Church House maintenance costs
Total resources expanded
3c. Analysis of expenditure
The following amounts were included in expenditure:
Independent examiner’s fees
Wages and salaries (including pension contributions)
4.FIXED ASSETS
4a. Tangible fixed assets
Cost
At 1 January 2021
Additions
Disposals
At 31 December 2021
Depreciation
At 1 January 2021
Charge for the year
Eliminated on disposals
At 31 December 2021
Net book value
At 1 January 2021
At 31 December 2021		 Unrestricted
Funds
Designated
Funds
£
£
4,132
-
5,805
-
2,896
-
3,633
-
650
-		 Restricted
Funds
£
-
-
-
-
-		 Total
2021
Funds
2020
£
£
4,132
4,755
5,805
8,748
2,896
3,254
3,633
5,005
650
1,443
17,116
-
41,739
-
39,336
-
33,587
-
2,160
-
536
-
4,373
-
12
-
-
-
370
-
4,712
-		 -
-
1,812
-
-
-
4,260
-
-
-
-		 17,116
23,205
41,739
83,326
41,148
40,134
33,587
29,213
2,160
2,295
536
2,759
8,633
5,816
12
778
-
-
370
734
4,712
4,774
143,941
-		 6,072 150,013
193,034
-
-		 445 445
3,613
143,941
-		 6,517 150,458
196,647
Church
House
£
125,684
-
-		 2021
2020
£
£
120
100
36,611
35,850
Church
Equipment
Total
£
£
19,856
145,540
-
-
-
-
125,684 19,856
145,540
-
-
-		 19,320
19,320
536
536
-
-
- 19,856
19,856
125,684 536
126,220
125,684 -
125,684

Church House is stated at cost and has not been revaluated. The freehold title of the property is held by an independent trust and the PCC has no power of sale. The costs arising on the property are met out of the rental income received and 4/7ths of any net income arising is wholly for the benefit of the PCC.

WHITFIELD PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 December 2021

4b. Investments

4b. Investments
Market value at 1 January 2021
Re-invested dividends
Unrealised net gains/losses on investment
Market value at 31 December 2021		 2021
2020
£
£
182
165
-
5
32
12
214
182

5. DEBTORS

. DEBTORS
Income tax recoverable
.SHORT TERM DEPOSITS, BANK AND CASH BALANCES
Short term deposits
Cash at bank and in hand
6a. Short term deposits comprise:
CCLA deposits
6b. Cash at bank and in hand comprises:
Bank current accounts
National Westminster Bank PLC
Barclays Bank PLC
Petty cash
.LIABILITIES
Amounts falling due within one year:
Funds held on behalf of Church House Trustees
Accrued expenses		 2021
2020
£
£
4,723
6,360
2021
2020
£
£
94,854
94,805
103,805
105,728
198,659
200,533
2021
2020
£
£
94,854
94,805
2021
2020
£
£
55,654
50,632
48,131
55,076
103,784
105,708
20
20
103,805
105,728
2021
2020
£
£
4,898
4,898
120
100
5,018
4,998

6. SHORT TERM DEPOSITS, BANK AND CASH BALANCES

7. LIABILITIES

8. FUNDS

8a. Summary of assets by fund
Fixed assets
Investments
Current assets
Current liabilities		 Unrestricted
Funds
Designated
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2021
Funds
2020
£
£
£
£
£
-
-
125,684
125,684
126,220
214
-
-
214
182
203,382
-
-
203,382
206,893
(5,018)
-
-
(5,018)
(4,998)
198,578
-
125,684
324,262
328,297

WHITFIELD PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 December 2021

8. FUNDS (continued)

8.b Summary of fund movements

8. FUNDS (continued)
8.b Summary of fund movements
Unrestricted funds
Parish general funds
St James’ Church general fund
St Luke’s Church general fund
Designated funds
Vineyard project fund
Restricted funds
Church House fund
St Luke’s Church building funds
Church House maintenance fund
Minister’s course fees fund
Whitfield Mat Grant fund
Grace Kitchen fund
Senior’s fund
Café Breeze fund
Funeral fees and duties
Total movements		 1 January
2021
Income
Expenditure
Net gains on
investments
Transfer
between Funds
31 December
2021
46,764
13,125
(143,941)
32
131,798
47,778
58,785
71,002
-
-
(78,800)
50,987
19,332
54,189
-
-
(52,998)
20,523
124,881
138,316
(143,941)
32
-
119,288
-
-
125,684
4,161
(445)
-
-
129,400
60,487
-
-
-
-
60,487
5,809
-
-
-
-
5,809
934
-
(934)
-
-
-
680
-
-
-
-
680
9,378
1,275
(3,393)
-
-
7,260
404
1,761
(827)
-
-
1,338
40
-
(40)
-
-
-
-
1,812
(1,812)
-
-
-
203,416
9,009
(7,451)
-
-
204,974
328,297
147,325
(151,392)
32
-
324,262

Unrestricted funds are available for spending on the general purposes of the PCC. Designated funds are funds that been set aside out of general unrestricted funds by the PCC for particular purposes and can be undesignated or re-designated. Together with unrestricted funds, these form part of free reserves. Restricted funds can be used in furtherance of the objectives of the PCC but can only be used for specific purposes set by either the PCC itself or external donors. As such they do not form part of free reserves. Planned work on the St Luke’s Building Project has been postponed indefinitely. As a consequence, during the previous year, a donor to the St Luke’s Building Fund instructed the PCC to reclassify their original donation of £3,125 to enable the PCC to make a grant to Open Doors for the same amount.

Historically the Vineyard Project comprised both restricted and designated funds. As all expenditure for the project has been met., the balance remaining in the designated fund has been undesignated and returned to unrestricted general funds at the year end.

WHITFIELD PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL

INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF WHITFIELD PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL

I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2021 which are set out on the previous five pages.

R espective responsibilities of the members of the PCC and examiner

Members of the PCC are charity trustees for the parish and are responsible for maintaining proper accounting records and for the preparation of accounts. The members of the PCC consider that an audit is not required this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

Examine the accounts under section 145 of 2011 Act.

145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act, and

State whether particular matters come to my attention.

Basis of Independent Examiners statement

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by PCC and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the members of the PCC concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the next statement.

Independent Examiners statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act and

to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act

have not been or

Adrian P Brooks FCCA

Scott Roberts Taylor & Co Accountants & Registered Auditors 5/7 Corporation Street Hyde Cheshire SK14 1AG

Xxxx March 2022

WHITFIELD PARDCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL STATEMENT OF FINANCIAI ACTIVITIES For the year ended 31 December 2021 Fund5 2020 Unrestrl¢ted Funds Oe5ignaied Fund5 Z021 Funds Note INCOME Voluntary InEome 115.636 6.322 46 6.312 400 5.863 126,036 12.185 46 8.124 184.683 7,123 416 4,516 Zb 2c 2d Incorne Irorn inve51ments l.B12 Total income 138,316 8.075 146,391 196,738 EXPENDITURE 3a 143.941 6,072 44S 150.013 445 193.034 3.613 Raisin8 funds Totsi expenditure 143.941 6,517 150.458 196,647 Net incorneleMpnditure befor• Investment gain5 I,S58 14.0671 91 Nt ialns on investment5 4b 32 32 12 Net Income IEXPENDITUREI 1.558 14.0351 103 Trnnsfer between funds NeT MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 1.558 14,0351 103 Total hjnds broughtforward 8b 124.881 203,416 328.297 328,194 Total carried forward 119,288 204.974 324.262 328.297 BAL4NCE SHEET As at 31 December ZOZI 2021 ZDZO Note FIXED ASSETS Tangible fixed assets Inve5tmÈnts 125.684 214 125.898 126,220 182 4b 126,402 CURRENT ASSETS Debtor5 Short terrn deposits Cash at bank and in hand 4,723 94.854 103.805 203,38Z 6,360 94,805 IOS,728 206.893 6b LIABiufiES Amounts fallingdue vlithin glle year 5,018 4,998 NET CURRENT ASSETS 198,364 201.895 NET ASSEf5 324.262 318.297 FUNDS Unrestrieted Restricted 8b 8b IL9.288 204.974 324.262 L24.881 203,416 328.297 The attached notes numbered I to 8 forrn part of these financial staternents Apptoved by the PCC on..... March 2022 and signed on their behall bv Rev T May PCC Chairman A Williams PCC Treasurer

WHITFIELD PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the yèar ended 31 December 2021 I. ACCOVNTING POLICIES The PCC is a public benefit entity within the meaning of FR5 102. The financial staternenls have been prepared under the Charities Act 2011 and in 3ccordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 governing the individual accounts of PCCS. and with the Regulations 'trve and laif view" pro¥i5ion5. They have also been prepared under FRS 102120161 as thè applicable accoijnting standard5 and the 2016 version of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities ISORPI IFRS1021- Assets Consecrated and benefits prapertv In so far as consecrated and beneficp property of any kind is excludÈd from the statutory definition of 'chariiy" by Section 10121 lal and Icl of the Charities Act 2011 such a55etS are not C3Pitalised in the ffinancial Statements. Moveable church furnishings and tangible fixed assets Iiems costing in exces5 of £l,DOO wilh a useful economic life in excess of 3 year are capitalised and depreciaied over that useful econornic life. estimated useful lives as follows-. Land and building5 Fixtures, f1rtings and eouipmènt 4 Years Depreciation is not provided on lind and building5 a5 the currenily estimated valuè of the property is not less than the C3rrying v3lue 3nd the remaining useful life curruntly exceeds 50 years, so that any depreciation charge5 would be immaterial. Investments Invesrmenrs are valued at market value at the year end. Short term deposits These are monies held on deposit with CCLA. 2. INCOME Unrestricted Funds Designated Funds Restri¢ted Funds Total 2021 Funds 2020 2a. Voluntary in¢offle' Gift Aid donaiions Tax recovered 104,150 21,137 349 104,ISO 21.137 349 145.413 Z5.518 513 Sundry donatlons and legacies 400 400 400 126.036 13,239 184.683 125,636 809 5,513 6.322 Rent froffl Church House 1,702 4.161 5,863 2.511 9,674 12.185 684 6.439 7.123 2c. Incomè frDm Investments OivideTrd5 on CCLA Invtslment Fund Interest on CCLA Dep05il Fund 46 46 46 46 411 416 2d. Income frorn thur¢h activr(ies Fees for weddings and funerals Room hire and othÈr artivities 1,727 4,585 6,312 L,812 3.539 4,585 8.124 3,126 1.290 4,S16 1.812 Total income 138.316 8.075 146,391 196.738

WHITFIEIO PAROCHIAL CHLIRCH COUNCII NOTE5 TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 December 2021 3. EXPENDITURE Unrestricted Fund5 De5tgnatEd Funds Total 20ZI Fund5 2020 Funds 3a. Church activities Mi55ionary and charitable giving.. Church ov&rseas Relief and developmeni tgencies Pèr50nal mi55ionaries Home rn1s5ions and other church societies Secular 4,132 5,805 2,896 3,633 650 17,116 4,132 5.805 2.896 3.633 650 17,116 4,75) 8.748 3.254 5.005 1,443 23.205 Diucp5an parish shar Clery and staffing costs Church wnning and maintenance Upkeep of churchyard Oepreciation of equipment Ministry Cost5 Training and confereTrces Bibles and other book5 Publicity, telephone and br03dban(t Qffice expenses and other costs 41,739 39.336 33,587 2,160 536 4,373 12 41.739 41.148 33,587 2.160 536 8.633 12 83,326 40,134 29,213 2.295 2,759 5,816 778 1,812 4,260 370 4,712 143.941 370 4,712 150,013 734 4.774 193.034 3b. Raising funds Church House mainten3nce costs 6,072 445 445 3.613 Total resources expanded 143,941 6,517 150,458 196.647 3¢. Analysis of expenditure 2021 zozo The following amounts were included in expenditure". Independent examinerfs fee5 120 loo Wages and salaries lincludin8 pension contributions) 36.611 35,850 4. FIXED ASSETS Church House Church Equipfflent Total 4a. fangyble fixed 055ets Cost At l January 2021 Additions Disposals At 31 December 2021 125.684 19.856 145,540 125,684 19,856 145,540 Depreciatio Ai L January 2021 Charge for the year Eliminated on disposals At 31 December 2021 19,32Q 536 19,320 536 19,856 19.856 Net book value At l January 2021 125,684 536 126,220 At 31 December 2021 125,684 125,684 Church House Is stated at C05t and has not been rev31uated. The freehold title of the property is held by an indepèndenl trust and the PCC has no power of sale. The costs arising on the property are met out of the rental income received and 417ths of any net income arising is wholly fot the benefit of the PCC.

WHITFIELD PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT5 For the year ended 31 December 2021 4b. Inve5tment5 2021 2020 Market Value at l January 2021 Re-invÈ5ted dividend5 Unreali5ed net 8ain51lossès on investment Market value ar 31 December 2021 182 165 32 214 12 182 5. DEBTORS 20ZI 2020 Income tax recoverable 4.723 6.360 6. SHORT TERM OEPOSIT5, BANK AND CASH BALANCES 2021 2020 Short terrn depo5it5 Cash at bank and In hand 94.854 103.805 198.659 94.805 105.728 200.533 6a. Short terrn deposlts comprise.. 2021 2020 CCL4 deposit5 94,854 94.805 6b. Cash at bank and hand Comprises.. 2021 2020 Bank current aCco￿nts National Westminster Bank PLC 8arclay5 8ank PLC 55,554 48.131 103.784 20 1-03.805 50,632 55.076 105.708 20 105.728 Petty Cash 7. LIABILITIES 2021 2020 Amounts fallin8 due within one year-. Fund5 held on behalf af Church House Trustees Accrued expenses 4,898 120 5,018 4,898 loo 4,998 8. FUND5 Unrestricted Fund5 Designated Funds Restricted Funds Total 2021 Funds 2020 Ba. Summary of 3s52ts by fund Fixed 355ets InveStrn￿￿ts Current assets 125,684 125.684 214 203,382 126.220 182 206.893 14,9981 328,297 214 203,382 IS,0181 198.578 125.684 324.262

WHITFIELD PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT5 For the year ended 31 December 2021 8. FUNDS Icontinuedl 8.b Summary of fund rnovements l January 2021 Income Expenditure Net 8ains on investrnents Transfer between Funds 310ecember 2021 UnresirictEd fvnd5 Parish general fvnds Stjames, Church general fund 51 Luke's Church general fund 46,764 58,785 19.332 124,881 13.125 71,002 54.189 138.316 1143,9411 32 131,798 178,8001 152,9981 47,778 50,987 20,523 IL9,288 1143,94LI 32 Designated funds Vineyard project fund Restrirted fvnd5 Church House fund St Luke's Church buildin8 funds Church House maintenance fund Ministerf5 course fees fund Whitfield Mat Grant fund Grace Kitchen fund Seniorfs fund Cafe Breeze fund Funer31 fees and dutie5 125,684 60,487 5.809 934 680 9,378 404 40 4.161 14451 129,4 60.487 5.809 19341 680 7,260 1,338 1,275 1,761 13.3931 18271 1.812 9,009 203,416 17.4511 204,974 Total mevements 328,297 147,325 1151,3921 32 324,262 Unrestricted funds are available for spending on the general purpc*ses of Ihe PCC. Designated funds are funds that been set aside out of general Jnrestricted funds by the PCC for particular purposes and can be undesi8nat?d or rè-designated. Togetherwith unrestrirted fund5, rhese form part of free r&serve5. Restricted funds can be used in furtherance of the objectives of the PCC bvt can only be used for Specific purpose5 Set by either the PCC itself or externa1 donors. As such they do not fomi part of free reserve5. Planned work on the St Luke's Building Project has been postponed indefinitely. A5 a consequence. during the previous year, a donor to the Sr Luke'5 Building Fund instructed the PCC to recla55ify the1r original donatian of £3.125 to enable the PCC io make a grant ta Open Doors for the same amount. iStoncally the Vineyard Project comprised both restricted and designated fund5. A5 all expenditure for rhe project has been met., the balance remainirig in the designated fund ha5 been undesignated and returned to unrestricted general fund5 at the year Ènd.

WHITFIELD PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL INDEPENDENT EXAMINER5 REPDR T TO THE MEMBERS OF WHITFIELD PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL I report 00 the accoullt5 fDr the year ended 31 December 2021 which are set oul on the previous five pages Re5pettive responsibilities of the members of the PCC and examiner MeTnbers of the PCC are charity trusree5 for the parish and are responsible for rnaintaining propef accounting records and for the preparation of account5 The fflernber5 of rhe PCC Consider thai an audit 15 not required rhis year under section 144121 of the Charities Act 2011 Ithe 2011A¢tl and thar an Independeni examination is needed. It is my responsibility to.. Examine the accounts under sertion 145 of 2011 Acr. Follow ihe procèdures laid down in the general DirectlOn5 given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act. and Srare whether particular matters come to my attention. Basis of Independent Ex3rniners statement My examinatlon W35 carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes 3 review of the accounting records kept by PCC and a comparison of the account5 presenred with those records. It also includes consideration of any unu5U31 Items or disclosures In the account5 and seeking explanations from the members of the PCC concerning any such tnatters. The procedurès undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether rhe accounts present a true and fair view, and the report is limited to those matter5 set out in the next statement. Independent Examiners statEmeTht In connection with my examin3tion, no mÈtter has come to rny attention.. 11 Which gives me reastrnable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirementS'. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting record5 and comply with the accounting requirernents of thÈ 2011 Act have not been or 21 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be rèached. Adrian P Brook5 FCCA Scott Roberts Taylor & Co Accounrants & Reg15tered Auditors 5/7 Corporation StrÈet Hyde Cheshire SK14 IAG AF LL qc.LA March 2022