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St Faith and St Laurence
Annual Report
and Accounts
for 202012021

THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST FAITH AND ST LAURENCE HARBORNE
ANNUAL REPORT 202012021
of the
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
For the year ended April 2021
and
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31" December 2020
The Reverend Canon Priscilla White
The Vicarage
115 Balden Road
Harborne
Birmingham
B32 2EL
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Annual Meeting of Parishioners for the Election of
Churchwardens and Annual Parochial Church Meeting
Tuesday I" June 2021 at 7.30 pm and 7.45 pm via ZOOM
AGENDA
Opening Pr2yers
Annual Meeting of Parishioners for the Election of Churchwardens
Election of Churchwardens
Annual Parochial Church Meeting
Apologies for absence
Minutes of the 201912020 meeting
Business as required by che Synodical Government Measure 1969:
The Annual Meecing shall receive from the Parochial Church Council and shall
be free to discuss-
(2)
A report on changes in the roll since rhe 12St annual parochi21 church
meeting;
(b) An annual reporc on the proceedings of the Parochial
Council and the activities of the parish generally.
The financial statements of the Parochial Church Council for the year
ending 31 st December 2019-
A report upon the fabric, goods, and ornamencs of the church, under
seccion 5 of the Care of Churches and Ecclesiastical Jurisdiccion
Measure 1991.
(e) A report on the proceedings of the Edgbascon Deanery Synod.
Church
(c)
(d)
(fj
A report on the activities of Churches Together in Harborne.
Elections
(a)
Parochial representatives of che laicy to the Parochial Church Council
(4 for 2020-2023 plus 3 places on Deanery Synod.
(b) Appointment of sides people;
(c)
Appointment of Independent Examiner:
(d)
representatives to Churches Together in Harborne.

Any questions about parochial church matters, or discussion of any matters of
P2rochial or general church interest, or any particu12r recommendation to the
Council in relation to its duties.
Final words from the Vicar
The Grace
Membership of the Parochial Church Council
Members of the PCC are either ex-officio or elected by the Annual Parochial Church
Meeting (APCM) in accordance with the Church Representation Rules.
During the year che following served as members of the PCC: .
Vicar
The Rev'd Canon Priscilla White
Licensed Fleader
Sally Griffiths
Rachel Luckman
Churchwardens
Malcolm Adey
Corinne Treacy
Treasurer
Lolets Atkinson
Secretary
Gill Hubble
Deanery Synod
Representatives
Ruth Jeavons
Elected Members
David Arkell
Laurie Deimel
Alison Keepax
Caroline Mosley
Peter Thomson
Alan Jones

ST FAITH AND ST LAURENCE: TASK GROUPS 201912020
The PCC operates through a number of Task Groups, which meet between full
meetings of the PCC. The Incumbent is an ex-officio member of all commitcees.
Finance & General Purposes Task Group chaired by The Vicar
It meets quarterly (with extra meetings for specific projects if needed) and its remit
is to oversee finance, building issues 2nd general policies which need legally to be in
place.
Children and Young People Task Group chaired by Ruth Jeavons
To develop all aspects of worship for children and young people. Especially Sundoy
Club. Nessy Church. Stoy ond Ploy.
Garden Task Group chaired by Mrs Helen Hayward
The function of chis group is co plan and action the various phases of the new garden
and quiet areas
Mission Task Group chaired by Mrs Pauline Sirford
Supporcs our Mission links overseas in Lebanon and Malawi.
Thinks creatively about Mission and outreach in the parish.
Christian Aid.
Plans and encourages Lent and Advent appeals for good causes.
Promotes social action in the parish.
Communications Task Group Chaired by Caroline Mosley
Socials Task Group chaired by Mr David Glanvill
Organises particular events, for example the Christmas Fair.
Participates in and
supports events suggested by other groups. Organises special refreshments after
services where needed.
Worship and Education Task Group chaired by Sally Griffiths and Rachel
Luckman
Matters to do with worship. Involvement in the planning of special services.
Plans courses, quiet days and Faith and Learning sessions
Giving Task Group
Allocates che amounc sec by the PCC for charitable giving each year. Meets once a
year for this task.
Standing Committee chaired by the Vicar
This is the only committee required by law. It now meets on an emergency basis to
transacc urgenc business which cannoc wait to be dealt wich at a regular meeting of
the PCC. The committee consists of the Vicar, Wardens, Secretary, Treasurer, with
four other members of the PCC.

Safeguarding Task Group chaired by The Vicar
The Safeguarding Task Group works in line with che Church of England Safeguarding
principles. We follow Birmingham's commicmenc co promocing a safer church for
everyone. Safeguarding is the action che Church takes to promote a safer culcure.
We are committed to the safeguarding, care. and nurture of everyone within our
community.
The Parish Church Council has complied with ics duty under seccion 5 of the
Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 co have due regard to House of
Bishops, guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

Minutes of the Annual Meeting of Parishioners for the Election of
Churchwardens and Annual Parochial Church Meeting
Tuesday 27 October 2020 at 7.30 pm and 7.45 pm via ZOOM
l. Opening Prayers
Annual Meeting of Parishioners for the Election of Churchwardens
2. Election of Churchwardens
Malcolm Adey
Nominated: Corinne Treacy Seconded: Caroline Mosley Vote: Unanimous
Corrine Treacy.
Nominated: Malcolm Adey Seconded: Caroline Mosley Vote: Unanimous
Malcolm Adey and Corinne Treacy were duly affirmed as wardens for the coming
year.
Annual Parochial Church Meeting
3. Apologies for absence
Apologies were received from Sally Griffiths, Alan and Pat Jones
4. Minutes of the 201812019 meeting
The minutes were approved and seconded with the following amendments: .
Minutes of the 2017119 Meeting should read 201812019
Page 11
Questions were osked os follows.. .
on the eleccoral role should read electoral roll
b)
Proposed: Corinne Treacy Seconded: Caroline Mosley Vote: Unanimous
5. Business as required by the Synodical Government Measure 1969:
a. Electoral Roll -judith Bennet¢ the Electoral Roll Officer, reported that
we have 129 recorded that were made up of 61 residents of the parish and
68 non-residents of the parish. Priscilla thanked Judith.
b. PCC Report- had been circulated prior to the meeting.
A couple of amendments were reported a5 follows: _
Poge 12 - Project Monager should read Tom Picking
Page 26 - bottom of Socials Task Group Report -
just wouln.t exist should read would not exist

Financial statements
meeting.
These had also been circulated prior to the
The Statement for the Current Account for 2019 is to be found on
pages 2 and 3 of the Accounts for the year ended 31, December 2019.
Income: Loose P12te, Roof, Income Tax, Legacies. All increases except
claiming income (ax, which is down due to inability to process a claim in
time.
Payments: Donations - Decided not to pay Annual Giving as our finances
were still precarious. Church Repairs increased due to increased work.
Geoff said as you can see on Page 3, we paid £60,000 co the Common
Fund. We have paid off che full contribucions to the Diocese and paid
money we owed from previous years. Priscilla said that we had completely
covered that so we are up to date with what we owed over the two years.
Geoff said that he thought we should applaud ourselves for paying the
Common Fund in full and the previous money we owed.
DesignatedlRestricted Funds are to be found on pages 3 and 4
Church Hall and Repair Fund: increased income from fund raising for hall roof
but obviously later on money has been spent from that but does not appear
in this current year's accounts.
Fabric Furniture ond Fittings Fund: Money was spent on the Church Tower
and ic was decided to leave a sm2112mount in to keep the account open.
Other Restricted Funds: Women's Fellowship.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
First Column includes CBOF Deposir Account which is a Reserve Account
mainly to back up the Currenc Account.
Thank You.
Geoff said how much we are indebted to Tom Picking (Project Manager)
and he could not believe what a difference he h2d made and how fantastic
he had been.
To all who have helped with recording the finances. In particular to Jackie
Taylor and Alan Jones and the counters. Also, best wishes to Loleta
Atkinson who seems to be getting on quite well with the accounts and
Geoff said thar they 2re in contact f2irly regularly.

One last plea, if you are paying on a regular basis please, please pay by the
Parish Giving Scheme as this saves a lot of work 2nd delivers the Gift Aid
much earlier without the work of complecing and submicting claims forms.
Geoff asked if there were any questions- and there was not.
Priscilla said that Geoff has finally managed to hang up his Treasury Pen (she
Was not nor sure if that is correct terminology), although he is still around as
the Elder Statesman to give advice if required. Priscilla said that there will be
a token of our appreciation buc it is a lictle difficult co hand it over Zoom.
When Priscilla and Geoff are next in the same building there will be something
to say a massive thank you in slightly more material terms. She said that we
are so grateful for all the years you have done this job.
Ratification of Report and Accounts for 2019.
Priscilla asked if we agreed the reports and Accounts - Unanimous in favour
d. Fabric, Goods and Ornaments - A report of the above was circulated in the
booklet prior to che meeting. There were no questions received.
. A report on proceedings of the Edgbaston Deanery Synod was circulated in
the booklet prior to the meeting. There were no questions received.
Priscilla said that the work to appoint new Area Deans for Warley &
Edgb2Ston and the two other Deaneries are ongoing.
f. A report on the accivities of Churches Together in Harborne was circulated
in the booklet prior to the meeting. There were no questions received.
Elections
Record our thanks to Perumal Anandakumar and Geoff Bennect who have
come to the end of cheir cerm on the PCC and have decided not to stand again.
Christine Terry, Pauline Sitford, Alan Jones, and Gill Hubble have come to the
end of their term on Deanery Synod 2nd have decided not to stand 2g2in but
Gill and Alan are standing for PCC.
Parochial Representatives of the Laity to the PCC
There were 4 places for 2020-2023 plus three casual vacancies be filled
There were four nominations as follows:
Name..
Alan Jones
Proposed: Corinne Treacy
Seconded: Caroline Mosley

Name..
Caroline Mosley
Proposed: Corinne Treacy
Seconded: Sally Griffith5
Name..
Loleta Atkinson
Proposed: Corinne Treacy
Name..
Gill Hubble
Proposed: Rachel Luckman
Seconded: Sally Griffiths
Seconded: Alison Keepax
As rhere were fewer candidates chan places these were voted in on a single vote
which was unanimous.
Deanery Synod
A nomination was received from Ruth Jeavons -
(3 places to fill)
Vote: Unanimous
b. Appointment of Sidespeople
Traditionally at St Faith and St Laurence. the appointment of sidespeople is
delegated to the Churchwardens. The meeting agreed to continue this.
d. Appointment of Independent Examiner
Geoff Bennett proposed Ark Arora concinue.
Vote: Unanimous
Representatives to Churches Together in Harborne
Fluth Jeavons as stepped down and George Reeves has obviously left us to
go to Theological College. Ruth said that she had only stepped down
because she did not have the time. but that it was an interesting role.
Priscilla asked for a volunteer but no one came forward. Priscilla asked
Ruth if she would write something for the Parish Magazine regarding the
job and what it entails.
There were no questions about parochial church matters, or discussion of any
matters of parochial or general church interest, or any parcicular
recommendation to che Council in relacion to its ducies.
Final words from the Vicar
Priscilla said I want to thank everybody and my long list of people is in my
report but particularly want co thank the Wardens and Readers and to those
who have taken on a particular role to make things go smoothly over the last
six months. She said we have had some fabulous things with people stepping
up and taking on important roles within the church but wanted to say a very
big thank you to Corinne without whom the last six months would have been
impossible. Everyone agreed and thanked Corinne.

Priscilla said that there was going to be 2 collection in Tesco from 19 -21
November for the food bank, which is very much needed at this present
time.
5t
Priscilla said we have had the weirdest year buc good things continue to
happen and new contacts continue to be made.
Judith said a huge thank you to Priscilla for all her hard work in keeping the church
going. Everyone agreed and thanked Priscilla.
The meeting ended with the Grace. Meeting finished at 8.30 pm

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PAROCHIAL
CHURCH COUNCIL FOR 202012021
Due co COVID the 201912020 APCM was actually held on 2T October 2020 via
Zoom. This year's APCM for 202012021 is being held on I" June 2021.
The church exists to promote the Christian Religion. to offer prayer, worship, and
pastoral c2re, and to work in such a way as to offer public benefit to all who might
wish to use it or its facilities, including the church hall.
The council has complied with its duty under section 5 of the Safeguarding and
Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 to have due regard to House of Bishops, guidance on
safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
The year of course has been dominaced by the COVID 19 Pandemic. The PCC met
in May 2020, July 2020, Extraordinary Meeting in August 2020 re church opening,
September 2020, APCM in October 2020. November 2020. January 2021, March
2021 (eight meetings plus l APCM). All these meetings were held via Zoom.
The Church closed for Worship on 17 March 2020. The church reopened for
priv2ce prayer on 22 June 2020. The original days were Monday, Thursday, 2nd
Saturday. Privace Prayer was then reduced to cwo three-hour sessions and changed
to Wednesday and Sacurday on 15 July 2020, due to limiced number of scewards and
limited take up on the Monday. It also gave the required 72 hours between opening,
removing the need for cleaning. The last Saturday private prayer was on 5
September 2020.
The church reopened on Sunday 13 September 2020.
Private prayer continued on Wednesdays only from 16 September 2020. The church
closed for worship and private prayer on 5 November 2020. It reopened for
worship on 6 December and private prayer on 9 December 2020. The church
closed for worship and private prayer on 6 January 2021. The church reopened for
worship on 28 March 2021 and private prayer on 31 March 2021. In order to be
able to re-open St Faith and St Laurence 2nd to make it as safe as possible for
everyone, we had to re-arrange the church following the Church of England and the
Government guidelines.
During the periods when the church was closed services were held at l O.00am on
Sunday mornings via Zoom and video and a Sunday evening service via Zoom. When
the church was open the morning services were available live via the SF&SL website
or Facebook. Booking seat for the service using a booking system.
We held ALL SOULS SERVICE on I" November 2020 via Zoom. Two
REMEMBRANCE Sunday services were held on 8, November 2020 via Zoom. The
church re-opened on advent Sunday and remained open until January 2021.
Christingle Service was held on 13 December 2021 without any Christingles being
made for the service due to COVID. There was a Midnight Mass service on
Christmas Eve and Chriscmas Day Family Communion.

The following BIBLE STUDIES were held.. In the weeks 2fter Easter 2020 we had an
opportunity to look more deeply at the resurrection appearances in the Gospels.
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(16, April 16 4, June 2020). Paul's Letter to the Philippians ( I l June
16" July
2020). These were done individually or joining with ochers via zoom meecings.
Advent Course (November and December 2020). Lamentation, Waiting and Hope
based on a course devised by John Birch. We held weekly day and evening sessions
throughout Advenc.
Psalm Studies Uanuary 2021) The sec of studies took six well-known Psalms and
asked us to think about them a little more deeply.
Lent Course (March and April 2021) The Lent Course focused on Julian of Norwich
and with a theme of a journey through Lent. We held weekly day and evening
sessions throughout Lent.
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From the 9 May 2021 we have introduced additional services in the Church Hall.
These will start with an 8am Communion on 9th May and will alternate weekly with
a 6.30pm Evensong (except where there is a fifth Sunday), the first of which is on 16
May. Entry is through the Hall Door. Places were required to be booked following
the booking procedure.
Corinne Tre2cy and Malcolm Adey have fulfilled their roles wherever the COVID
regulations allowed. The fabric of che Church remains in a good condition and are
maintained to an acceptable standard.
The state of the building is monitored and any maintenance andlor repairs needed
are agreed through the PCC (Parish Church Council). All maintenance services
throughout 2020121 were carried out in accordance with the regulations. The
churchwardens are responsible for all the contents of the church, including 2ny
movable furniture, books, vestments, plate, and ornaments.
The Terrier and
Inventory of property owned by the church has been checked in March 2021 and it is
confirmed that all items recorded are accounted for and in reasonable condition.
We said goodbye ro Helen and Tim Hayward this year. They have decided to retire
from their employment as cleaners after many years of commitmenc. The cleaning
contract was awarded after an interview process to RT Cleaning (Royston and
Corinne Treacy). This means that one of our PCC members has an incerest in the
firm. Corinne was not involved in the appointment process.
Our flower arranger5 who, when they could, ensured that the church looked
beautiful and welcoming.

A Re-opening Task Group that is ch2ired by Caroline Mosley and wa5 convened by
the church wardens from within the PCC to work on the safe reopening of St Faith
and St Laurence for worship following the closure in March 2020 due to the Covid19
lockdown. The first meeting was in July 2020. During che initial stages of planning the
September re-opening and the follow-up, che group met weekly. Meetings have
subsequently moved to monthly. The TG reviews and maintains the Church of
England's (co￿) required risk assessments for the reopening of church buildings.
During che past year the choir has not been able to meet for services or rehearsals.
In che early days of the first lockdown, some recordings were made that could be
used in 'zoom' services. but some of these were only made on a mobile phone in
Simon's front room. As time went on, he managed some better recordings, and was
very pleased when he was able to get into church to record, giving the pieces more
acmosphere. When the church services resumed ic was decided that we had space
for No singers - one on either side of the choir stalls. All che normal precautions of
space and use of masks when noc singing were implemenced and no sharing of music,
and robes were taken home rather than using the small choir vestry, and sanitising
things that were used by the choir.
There have been no social events during this period and therefore no meetings were
held.
The Churchwoman's Fellowship had their last meeting on the 2, March 2020. No
meetings have been held since then but as soon as it is possible the meetings will
resume.
There has been no Stay & Play but as soon as possible this will be resumed.
Unfortunately. no gardening in 2020 could be done in the back garden or the
border5 at the front of Church however before the coronavirus had taken hold
David and Lesley Arkill started working on a new rockery in che front lawn by che
hedge. Many chanks co them because there is now a lovely rockery filled with Spring
bulbs and shrubs.
As you are all aware the church has closed and reopened and through it all so many
people h2ve worked very hard to either get the church ready for reopening or
organising the Zoom services. Thanks to 211 the people who have made this possible
but very special thanks co Priscilla and RT Cleaning for making it all possible. My
hope is that everyone can return co church when we feel confidenc to do so.
Parochial Church Council

TREASURER'S REPORT
The Statement of the Current Account for 2020 is found on pages 2 and 3.
Income: Significant reduction in income from; hall lectings. loose plate, gift aid,
legacies and donations when compared to 2019. But note an increase in planned
giving and Standing Orders.
Payments: Common Fund for the year was paid in full.
Donation was reduced except a small payment to home missions and church
organisations.
Church and roof repairs payments increased.
As a result of COVID19 church cleaning also increased.
DelegatedlRestricted Funds can be found on page 4 and 5.
Church Hall and Repair Fund.. decreased as hall and church repairs costs
were paid.
Fabric Furniture and Fittings Fund.. No change.
Other Restricted Funds.. Women's Fellowship- No ch2nge.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
The first column includes CBOF Deposit Account which is a reserve account mainly
to back up the Current Account.
Thank You
Thanks to all those who have helped with recording che finances. In parcicular. to
Jackie Taylor and Alan Jones and the counters. Also, to the church wardens,
Malcolm 2nd Corinne, for their hands on practical help.
Thanks co Geoff for getting me started and his longer-term support.
Thank you also to those who give generously to the Church.
Without your support it would be impossible to continue.

One last plea, please join the Parish Giving Scheme. This delivers the Gift
Aid much earlier, monthly, and it avoids the onerous task of completing and
submitting the claim forms at che end of che year.
Loleta Atkinson
Treasurer
CHURCHWARDENS. REPORT TO APCM 202012021
The Churchwordens ore Bishops, offJcers. chosen by the porish ond odmitted to their office
by the Bishop or Archdeacon. Once odmitted they have formal and legal responsibilities to
Since March 2020. due to COVID-19. we lived and are still living in some
extraordinary times with lockdowns and many restrictions. We had to close our
church, stay at home, and start worshipping online. In order to be able to re-open St
Faith and St Laurence and to make it as safe as possible for everyone, we had to re-
arrange the church following the Church of England and che Government guidelines.
Fabric and Buildin
The fabric of the Church remains in a good condition and are maintained to an
acceptable srandard.
The scace of che building is monitored and any maincenance andlor repairs needed
are agreed through the PCC (Parish Church Council).
All maintenance services throughout 2020121 were carried out in accordance with
the regulations.
The Church
The wooden arch veneers have been re-fitced into posicion.
Following our 'Eco Church, ethos. all lamps in the premises (church and hall) are
now LED lamps or energy efficient13mp strips.
The Hall
The roof repairs I replacement was completed the previous year. There are a few
outstanding items of work that need addressing which have been highlighted to the
contractor. Some of them have already been dealt with. As per contracL we have
retained some money which will be paid when we receive the final invoice after all
the outstanding issues have been rectified and we have been issued with 2 roofing
warranty.

Th2nk you to Tom Picking (Senior Building Surveyor), who as the Project Manager.
has monitored the work. He is no longer working for the same comp2ny, though he
has kindly agreed to follow up the work.
The hall was not hired since March 2020 and this has impacted on our income.
Heatin
We have had difficult and 'cold' times in the previous year when our church boiler
was very remperamenral and decided in the middle of the wincer to go on scrike. The
repairs were affected and the parc was replaced. Though, after a while, the pump
decided to stop and had to be changed.
As part of our 'Eco Church, ethos to reduce our carbon footprint and in order to
comply with che Church of England 2030 'Nec Zero, carbon carget, we are already
seeking advice and guidance on how co change our way co heat che premises, to have
hoc water, co use renewable energy etc.
Goods and Ornaments
The churchwardens are responsible for all the contents of the church. including 2ny
movable furniture, books, vestments, plate, and ornaments.
The Terrier and Inventory of propercy owned by the church has been checked in
March 2021 and it is confirmed that all items recorded are accounted for and in
reasonable condition.
After rhe first lockdown and the closure of the church, we had to re-organise the
church in order co make it as safe as possible for everyone. We followed che Church
of England and the Government guidelines.
The kneelers, bibles, music books and other literature items were removed. The
pews and the flooring had to be marked and some areas had to be barrier taped or
closed in order to respecc social distancing.
A risk assessmenc had to be completed and is reviewed every time the rescriccions
are changed. A cleaning regime and other various protocols had co be put in place
and are also reviewed regularly.
Th2nks to the Re-opening Task Group. They have kept themselves very busy in
order for everyone to be 2s safe as possible.
Grounds
We are looking to replace the main church noticeboard and are investigating
possibilities.
The back garden had ro be closed due to Health and Safery during che repairs of the
hall roof in che previous year and it is scill not opened.

We are grateful to the gardening team. lawn cutters, bush trimmers and other
volunteers for keeping the garden and grounds tidy 2nd well maintained.
Services
Due to the COVID-19 restrictions. we had to close the church and we had to start
worshipping online. We first re-opened only for private prayer on Wednesdays and
Saturdays. Then we had to stop private prayer on Saturdays as we re-opened for
worship on Sundays at l Oam. On Sundays we have a service at church at l Oam which
is live streamed on Facebook and a Zoom service online ac 4pm. We have kept this
paccern during the periods we could be open.
We were able to enjoy the Midnight Communion and the Christmas Day
Communion in our church. But sadly in January we had to close again. We finally re-
opened for Palm Sunday on March 28, What a joy to be able to celebrate Easter in
St Faith and Sc Laurence.
We say goodbye to Helen and Tim Hayward this year. They have decided to retire
from their employment as cleaners after many years of commitment.
During some periods we could not print. But thank you to Peter Stokes who
compiled and copied Parish magazines, orders of service and other liturgic21 material
etc. when he was allowed to do so.
Thank you to Helen Hayward. Anica Tippin. and Julia Reid (flower arrangers) who.
when they could, ensure that the church looks beautiful and welcoming.
Th2nks to the organists and the choristers who managed despite the challenge, to
carry on filling our services online and at church with some lovely music.
Thank you to the Stewards for their assistance and support given. our Lay Readers.
for their involvement at church and online and our Vicar. Priscilla White, for all the
work she had to do to ensure that our spiritual life continues face to face at church
or online despite che challenges brought by che pandemic.
Finally, our ongoing gratitude and thanks to all at St Faith and St Laurence for their
continued willingness co give their cime and offer each ocher encouragemenc and
supporL You are very much valued.
Malcolm Adey & Corinne Treacy (Churchwardens)

EDGBASTON DEANERY SYNOD REPORT TO APCM 2021
The New area Dean for the new joint De2nery has been appointed and is Rev'd Mike
Sermon. There were no Deanery Synod meetings in the period.
CHURCHES TOGETHER IN HARBORNE (CTH)
No representative from SF&SL Church as George Reeves has left us to go to
Theologic31 College.
There have been no meetings due co COVID.
REPORTS FROM TASK GROUPS AND CHURCH ORGANISATIONS
FINANCE AND GENERAL PURPOSES TASK GROUP REPORT 2021
Membership: Priscilla White (Vicarlchair). Loleta Atkinson (Treasurer). Malcolm
Adey (Churchw2rden), D2vid Arkell, Geoff Bennett (Treasurer), Tim Hayward, Alan
Jones, Graham Taylor, and Corinne Treacy (Churchwardenlsecretary)
The Finance and General Purposes (F&GP) Task Group was supposed co meet on
17, March 2020 but the meeting was cancelled due to COVID-19. The F&GP Task
Group did not meet for the rest of the year.
Finance
See Treasurer's reporc
Hall Booking
Due to the pandemic the hall was not hired since March 2020 and this has impacted
on our income.
Since the Beginning of March 2021, we have agreed to hire che hall to the Queen
Alexandra College (QAC). This arrangement is on a temporary basis for 2 days a
week when necessary.
Hall Roof Project
The roof rep2irs were completed the previous year. There are a few outstanding
items of work which have been highlighted to the contractor and although the
restrictions some of chem have already been dealc with. We have retained some
money as stipulated on the contract. This will be paid on receipt of the final invoice
which will be issued after all the outstanding problems have been fixed and we have
been issued with the roofing warranty.
Maintenance
Electrical. The PAT testing and che intruder alarm service were done in 2020. The
sound system was not serviced since February 2020 and will be serviced in June

2021. All lamps in the premises have now been replaced by LED or energy efficient
lamp strip5.
Church boiler. The repairs needed in the previous year were done and the part
needed was replaced. In addition, the pump had co be changed.
Workin
Porties.. Due to COVID-19 there was no working party in this previous year.
Malcolm Adey & Corinne Treacy (Churchwardens)
ECO CHURCH REPORT TO APCM 2021
Membership: Laurie Deimel, Corinne Treacy and Priscilla White
The Church of England General Synod has recognised the climate emergency and
called on all parts of the Church to become net zero carbon by 2030. Therefore, the
Eco Church Task Group was created in 2019.
The Church of England collective approach to net zero is underpinned by six
principles: Well Maintained. buy renewable. wasce less. electric not gasloil and offset
the rest.
We have met, V12 Zoom, twice in the previous year in April 2020 2nd in March 2021
and have creaced an environment accion plan.
SF&SL premises are checked in and out weekly and necessary repairs are done as
soon as possible.
To ensure that we are wasting less gas and electricity, all lamps in the premises
(church and hall) are now LED lamps or energy efficient lamp strips. In addition,
we are seeking advice on how to change our way to heat the premises. to have
hot water. to use renewable energy etc. This is a separate large project.
We are using whenever possible environmentally friendly cleaning and gardening
products.
With the addition of a bird box, bug hotel and composting bin, SF&SL will be able
to claim its Eco Church bronze award. Thank you to the Gardening Task Group
for their donacions.
Our aims are to include an environment 2rticle in our monthly parish magazine
and tips in our weekly e-mail.
Therefore, if you have ideas andlor if you wish to be part of the Eco Church Task
Group please contact Priscilla.
Corinne Treacy (Churchwarden)

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE TASK GROUP (CYP)
As it has been for everyone, it has been a very differenc year for those involved in
Children & Young People (CYP) work ac Sc Faith & St Laurence. We have been
unable to host usual activities such as 'tradicional' Messy Church and Sunday Club
and have had to find ways to think outside the box in order to keep families engaged.
These are detailed below.
We have been hosting 'Messy Zoom. on the first Saturday of the month at 10am.
This has been hosted by Helen Setchell who has been doing a wonderful job. The
session involves a Bible story and various activities that are sent out to families prior
to the time together. The children are engaging with Messy Zoom and enjoying it. If
you know any families who would be interested in joining in, please contact me or
Priscilla. We would love for chem to attend and they would be made very welcome.
I have been sending out a Newslecter co families during the pandemic. This has
information about events such as Messy Zoom as well as the worksheets required
for this. It also contains activities for families to do together as well as music to listen
to and other videos. If you know anyone who would be interested in receiving this
email, please speak to me or Priscilla.
As things seem co be finally changing regarding the pandemic. we look forward to
being able to work with children face to face again. However. this time has also
helped us to problem solve and come up with alternative options and that is a small
but good thing created out of tragedy. We hope to bring wh2t we have learnt during
this time with us as we move forward.
Ruth Jeavons
COMMUNICATIONS TASK GROUP
The Communications Task Group is chaired by Caroline Mosley. Other members of
the group are Priscilla White, Peter Thomson, and Peter Stokes. George Reeves was
a member until his deparcure to theological college in September 2020. New
members for the TG are sought.
The task group produced a draft communications strategy in 2019 to aid the work of
the group. The key goals of the strategy are:
To develop effective. efficient and consistent communicotion, both within the church
and with the wider community
To make best use of the resources and skills available

To unite and grow the church
To identify and agree available communication tools, what they should be used for
ond when
To develop communication policies for the church
To provide and implement template communication plans
To develop and maintain the church website
To creote a communications team to take responsibility for overseeing
communications activities
Due to the pandemic, meetings have been held via Zoom. A number of meeting5
were held in 2020, but no meetings have taken place in 2021 so far. Meecings have
covered a review of the use of social media (Facebook and Twicter), looking for ways
to improve che use of these communication methods and increase our reach and
followers. Debbie White has taken on responsibility for Twitter. Caroline Mosley
and Priscilla White are responsible for F2cebook. The use of Facebook to livestream
services has increased contacts with this page.
A general review of the website was made and initial guidelines on contenc, sryle and
formatting for the website have been drafted and discussed. The various forms of
communication with church members and the wider public during the lockdown and
subsequent re5triction5 have also been discussed. The website is maintained on a
day-to-day basis by Priscilla White.
The TG produced a communications plan for the re-opening of the church in
September 2020 following lockdown and this was put into place via the website,
social media, and the weekly mailings. The Churchsuite database, used to maintain
the church's contacts, is maintained by Priscilla. It is being used for the regular
weekly emails and there is also a regular Young People and Children's mailing.
Caroline Mosley

MISSIONTASK GROUPANNUAL REPORT
Task Group Members:
Pauline Sitford (Chair). Judith Bennett {Sec.). Priscillawhite. Hilary Shaylor. Sue
Glanvill, Ruth Jeavons, and Peter Stokes.
The group has kept in touch 'on-line and with zoom meetings. We have managed to
maintain the usual links with Mission Societies, 21though unable to distribure
magazines.
Colin and Audrey Gibson in Lebanon for CMS.
Instead of returning home the Gib50ns were invited to join the management of A
Rocha, a Christian environmencal organisation, supported by CMS, in a project to
reclaim an area of the Beqaa Valley not only for wildlife buc for local people to enjoy.
Many of them being Syrian refugees who have seccled in the Beqaa area. Aparc from
some reforesting (including Cedars of Lebanon) the aim is to create areas for
migrating birds. It is hoped that they will also be able to provide some food security
for local poor people with 2re2S they can cultivate themselves and also by setting up
communal orchards.There are also plans to involve local schools.
Audrey and Colin joined our 10 am zoom worship on T March.
Malawi - our link with the Parish of HolyTrinity. Liwonde in the Diocese of
Upper Shire continues.
Covid 19 is scill a problem due to variants from South Africa.
Lucy Ward.
Has been teaching in Birmingham Primary schools for 15 years and has regularly
visiced Malawi wich the Skills Share Programme, run by Birmingham Diocese, where
groups of teachers go out and share ideas wich Malawian teachers.They often have no
resources, sometimes noc even furniture but chey are very keen to learn. Lucy wants
to go out on a more permanent basis to help them provide more interactive learning
experiences for the children. She will be self-funding. We are currently trying to
arrange for Lucy to visit us in some way and explain in more detail.
Call in for Coffee.
Closed during the pandemic.
Pauline Sitford

SAFEGUARDING TASK GROUP REPORT
Safeguarding remains a core value for Sc Faich & St Laurence Church. This year I took
over from Sally Griffiths as the Parish Safeguarding Coordinacor. Many thanks to Sally
for all her hard work in this role. We have representatives for differenc areas on che
safeguarding team. These are as follows:
Revd Canon Priscilla White 07896 935798
Ruth Jeavons (Parish Safeguarding Coordinator and Children) - 07870 703304
Susan Glanvill (Vulnerable Adults)
Alison Keepax (Domestic Violence)
If you have any concerns about a safeguarding issue, please contact one of the above
people.
Our safeguarding policies have been reviewed and amended and can be found on the
Safeguarding
page
the
church
website
(htt s'.Ilwww.2churchnear
ou.com/church171661
e1437641viewl). Do please take
some time to read through these.
If you have any concerns about safeguarding. please get in touch. even if you are not
sure if it is an i55ue or not. It is much better to err on the side of caution. Speak to
someone on the team 2nd we will take the necessary action.
Ruth Jeavons
SOCIALS TASK GROUP
We started the year with a meeting on 4 March 2020 at which we reviewed the
Pancake Party the previous month and discussed events for the forthcoming year.
That was the last meeting we held as the lockdown followed shortly afterwards and
as I write we are just emerging from the second lockdown. A5 soon as we are able,
we will reconvene and discuss a timetable for future events, although no one knows
when that will be.
I would like to thank all of you for your support in the past and look forward to
seeing you at future events whenever they are able to be held.
David Glanvill

WORSHIP AND EDUCATION TASK GROUP
Members of the Education and Worship Task Group
Priscilla White. Rachel Luckman. Sally Griffichs. Pauline Sicford; Caroline Mosley,.
Simon Palmer. Michael Averill,. Pat Jones. Alan Jones.
We held three meetings.
DURING LOCKDOWNS
Zoom Worship
Sunday Morning Service - Live Stream and video; copy of service order could be
downloaded
Sunday Evening Zoom Service
Wednesday morning service - recorded service
ALL SOULS SERVICE ( I" November)
The evening Zoom service on November I st included a cime of commemoration at
which names were read out. Priscilla contacted those whose relative's funerals we
had taken over the past year, inviting them to the Zoom service.
Priscilla also invited names from others of anyone who had died either over the past
year or longer ago who chey wish co be remembered in this way. Anyone could send
in a name or names.
REMEMBRANCE (8" November)
We held 2 Zoom services on Remembrance Sunday {Sund2y November 8, ). We
held a morning Service of the Word and an Evening service.
CHURCH RE-OPENED FOR ADVENT SUNDAY UNTIL JANUARY 2021
ADVENT
A Jesse tree in place of a Christm2S tree was made as a place a symbol of hope on
the tree each Sunday in Advent.
A leaflet with daily family devotions and action. using the theme of the Jesse tree was
available.
CHRISTMAS
Christingle Service (13 December) without the Christinglel Instructions how to
make a Christingle at home was given at the end of the Order of Service.
We were unable to have a conventional carol service.

We live-streamed a service with carols in it sung by the singers in the usual way from
our l Oam service
Priscilla made a DVD wich individuals and small groups socially distancedl family
singing a carol interspersed with some readings and prayers.
Christmas Midnight Mass and Christmas Day Family Communion
EASTER
Palm Sunday
Holy week
Good Friday
Saturday
Easter Day
Service of the Word in Church
Zoom Night Prayer (Monday- Friday)
Last Hour of the Cross in Church
Zoom Worship: Stations of the Cross
Communion in Church
Zoom Worship
BIBLE STUDIES
In the weeks after Easter, we had an opportunity to look more deeply at the
resurrection appearances in the Gospels. These were done individually or
th
joining with others via zoom meecings. (16 April 16 - 4 June)
Paul's Letter to the Philippians ( I l June - 16° July 2020)
These were done individually or joining with others via zoom meetings.
Advent Course (November and December 2020)
Lamentation, Waiting and Hope based on a course devised by John Birch.
We held weekly day and evening sessions throughout Advent.
Psalm Studies Uanuary 2021)
The set of Studies took Six well-known Ps21m5 and asked us to think about them a
litcle more deeply.
Lent Course (March and April 2021)
The Lent Course focused on Julian of Norwich and with a theme of a journey
through Lent. The reve12tions of Julian reveals how Julian's fresh perspectives on sin
and judgemenL anger and forgiveness, the Inc2rn2tion 2nd the crucifixion can
challenge and enlighten us.
We held weekly day and evening sessions throughout Lent.
Sally Griffiths
Rachel Luckman

CHOIR REPORT 20202021
Choir and Mus1¢
It is a great sadness chat for much of the past year we have noc been able to meec as
a choir for services or rehearsals. Even though small groups have recorded and sung
together on occasions, it has been difficult to keep the connection that we had
before Covid-19. 1 am pleased to say that we h2ve kept in touch to some extenL
however, and the small chocolate treats for Christmas and chorister birchdays have
been appreciated!
It is disappointing for youngsters at particular stages of their musical developmenL
two of our choristers are Year 13 (Sam Gray and Ben Cusack) and 50 they have lost
much of their singing in cheir final school year before they leave for University. We
also have boys (Charles Frank and Rahul Sharma) who before lockdown were trebles
but will surely come back to us as cenor or bass!
Over the past year whilst so many activities have been curtailed, our musicians have
attempted to carry on 2nd find new ways of working.
In the early days of the firsc lockdown, we made some recordings that could be used
in 'zoom' services, but some of these were only made on a mobile phone in our
front room. As cime went on. we managed some beccer recordings. and we were
very pleased when we were able to get into church to record, giving the pieces more
atmosphere.
l am indebted to Susannah and Mark L2wrence who have helped and supporced me
so much. Sam Gray has also been a greac help: I have been able to use him a lot as
he is at Camp Hill with me. studying music. On occasions I have been pleased that
we have also been able to use others nearby. such as Lilibeth Hubble.
When we were allowed back inro church, it was decided that we had space for two
singers
one on either side of the choir stalls. It was a joy co be back singing and
playing che organ live, even if che resc of the congregation could not sing. We took
all the normal precautions of space and use of masks when noc singing. We also
followed guidance by not sharing music. taking our robes home rather than using the
small choir vestry, and sanitising things that we touched. Particular care had to be
taken when 'wiping down, the organ, as you can imagine (with 2 non-caustic
disinfectant!).
For special occasions, such as Christmas Day, and Easter we managed to amplify our
musical options by using two 'bubbles"
Palmers on one side (Simon & Susannah),
and Lawrences on the other (Mark and Rose)!
Before Christmas we arranged recording sessions so that small groups of choriscers
went into church and recorded Christmas icems. Priscilla then assembled chis most
effectively with readings and prayers into a 'recorded Carol Service, that was then

put onto the website.
am most grateful to all choristers who took p2rt. 1 know
th2t some of our choristers who did not sing would have liked to, but were
prevented by illness, Covid-19 isolation, or logiscics.
For chose times when we were allowed inco church with singers, Mark and I have
also been advertising an organ voluntary before and after the service, appropriate to
the sernice and the season. I hope that members of the congregation have enjoyed
this. Over lockdown it has been good for me to be 2ble to re-visit organ pieces
which I have noc played for some time and practise them.
I hope that members of the congregation have enjoyed the music that we have
managed to put together. We have done our best to provide pieces to enhance our
services. We accept that the recordings are far from perfect but hope that the
sentiments behind them shine through the long gap at the beginning of most is a
delay as I turn on che recording then dash to che organ. (On some recordings you
can see "looks" towards me at che organ console...) Most of the recordings were
made in just one "take" after a very brief rehearsal. Why? Well. we were short of
time, and over the winter it was sometimes very cold in church...
Aparr from preparing music for 'zoom' and live services, other musical work has
been going on in che background. l am delighted to reporc the achievements of Sam
Gray.
Sam has been a chorister with us since he was in Year 7. and I teach him music at
King Edward Vl Camp Hill School for Boys. A while ago Sam took up singing lessons
at school as well as piano and achieved grade 8 with distinction in both. He 2150
gained a place in the National Youth Choir. Then in the Sixth Form he decided chac
to put in an application to Cambridge University to study music.
l am delighted to report that before Christm2s he found out that following tests and
interviews on 'zoom' he had gained a place for music at Trinity College, Cambridge
Then more recently he was also nocified that he has been awarded a choral
scholarship in Trinity College Choir. This is a wonderful achievement, as it is an
outstanding choir. For those of you who do not know the choir's reputation, they
were voted the fifth best choir in the world in Gramophone magazine's "20 Greatest
Choirs"
Many of you will know of the family s close links to our church.. Sam is che grandson
of Harvey Gray, one of che founder members of St Faich and St Laurence Choir. then
under the leadership of Mrs Elsie Sissons. wife of the first Vicar. Rev. Sissons (St Faith
& St Laurence, 1937-60).
The Royal School of Church music has been undergoing fundamenral changes in
struccure over the past year, reconstituting che Area Committees. l am pleased to
retain my links with them and remain a member of che Birmingham Area Committee.
This will allow me to keep up with developments in this important organisation

supporting church music. The RSCM 'Voice for Life, Scheme ha5 been rewritten,
with new sy113buses for the Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards, and there are some
significant changes in repercoire which I will be introducing this to our choristers in
due course. Sam Gray has prepared his Gold Award and is awaiting an examination
appointment.
One of the benefits of lockdown I have found has been the time to read, and to
investigate new resources.
We have not had 2 new musical setting of the
Communion (Kyre, Gloria, Sancrus & Benedictus, Agnus Dei and responses) for
many years, and so I looked into those available. I found a seccing written by
Grayston Ives. It is uncomplicated for the congregation to sing, but not bland. and
has additional choir parts which can be added for interest. Mark and I decided to
trial it by using item5 from it in services over Lent and Easter. I was pleased by the
response it goL and so we have recorded IL and Priscilla has put the recording onco
the website. The links are:
Website
htt s:Ilwww.achurchnea
YouTube
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oucu.belkScru6G XXA
ou.comlchurch171661
e1571871viewl
Once we are all back in church and fully able to sing cogether. we hope co introduce
it as a new setting for all.
We are re211y looking forward to the time when we can get back to church and sing
together again. l am aware that we will be a smaller choir than in the past: as I have
mencioned we know that we're losing two, as Sam and Ben move to University.
I have been preparing new recruitment materials which I hope to use to inspire a
new group of children to join us, augmenting our current Small number. Do you
know of any youngsters who enjoy singing who may like to join the choir?
Besc wishes
Simon Palmer
Organist & Choirmaster
CHURCH FLOWERS
When possible, flowers have been arranged in church, but this has been seriously
affected by the Pandemic and Lockdown.
When the church was reopened for privace prayer on a Wednesday, Brenda Stott
provided a simple arrangement on the alcar to take away some of the hardness of a
stripped-down church.

Once the service resumed on a Sunday morning a small group of 12dies provided
simple arrangements on the altar. The advent ring w2s decorated in the lead up to
Christmas and at Christmas there was an arrangement on the altar. For Easter there
were arrangemencs on che alcar. in the porch and on che font.
My thanks to all the flower arrangers for their help in these difficult times. Looking
forward. we will need many flower people to decorate the church, we will welcome
everyone 2nd as it has been shown 2 simple vase of flowers is fine and everyone can
do this, so please sign up for post lockdown.
Anita Tippin
THE COMMUNITY GARDEN
Unforcunately. no gardening in 2020 could be done in che back garden or the
borders at the front of Church because of COVID19 and the lockdown. However,
before the coronavirus had taken hold. David and Lesley Arkill. part of the team. had
started working on a new rockery in the front lawn by the hedge. Their hard work
has cercainly paid off as there is now a lovely rockery filled wich Spring bulbs and
shrubs and there have been many appreciative comments. Our thanks go to chem
boch. Hopefully, the rest of the garden will be getting some actention soon. weacher
permitting.
The GardenTeam
STAY AND PLAY
We have not met this year but hope to start up again as soon as we are able
Hilary Shaylor
CHURCH WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP
The Fellowship had cheir last meeting of 2020 on the 2. March 2020 when Caroline
Cobbing came to tell us about the Sambhall Charity. Jodhpur that supports women
to give them employment skills. Unfortunately, because of the beginning of the
Coronavirus Pandemic at the end of March we were unable to hold any more
meetings.
We plan to start holding meetings again whenever it is possible.
Helen Hayward

VICAR'S REPORT
So, we come to another Annual meeting only a few monchs after the last but now
back on a more normal schedule.
From March 2020 to now has been a mix of lockdowns, shielding, limited activity and
a massive amount of work from many people keeping church going through the most
difficult of circumstances. It seems appropriate that the reading for this evening's
worship is Luke 9.28-36 which tells the story of the transfiguration when Jesus is
revealed in glory to Peter, James, and John. In this event the reality of what they
C2nnot yet see or understand is presented to them. of the words they hear, "This is
my Son, my Chosen, listen to him." Are words we should take firmly to heart.
Through all che administrative, practical, and difficult work we are doing the primary
call must be to listen to Jesus. All chat work is vital, we have to do it to keep one
another safe and secure. but ultimately it will be our relationship with the living God
thac will sustain us.
A number of positive developments have happened during the year.
We are poised to gain the Ecochurch Bronze award in our attention to our
relationship with the environment 2nd our aim, along with the rest of the Church of
England, to get to C2rbon neutr21 status by 2030. In line with this we 2re beginning to
talk about replacing che boiler and looking at ways such as ground source heat
pumps and solar panels, to achieve chis. This will be a projecc over a few years as we
will need first to ascertain the best options and then co seek funding chrough grants
and donations for the work before ic can s(arL We are being assisted by the
diocesan property team in this work.
We have managed to reopen the church for worship and are now gently expanding
our offer. Huge thanks are due to the tssk Group, ably led by Caroline Mosley, who
have worked incredibly hard ton all of this and continue to do so. It has been very
special to have music from a small group of singers, and Simon Palmer and Mark
Lawrence have worked very hard to make this happen.
We have appointed RT Cleaning and Maincenance for our cleaning and caretaking
needs. This company is run by Royston Treacy and we are grateful co him and to
Corinne for all the work done over the year. much given freely, and look forward to
more normal times ahead.

Our challenge now is to get the hall back open, both as an income 5tre2m, but more
importantly as a way of engaging with the community and offering resource to them.
There will be a huge cask ahead of us in getting our missional focus back on track. To
this end, over the nexc few months we will be creating a new Transforming Church
Action Plan with mission at its centre co help us to concinue to move forwards.
And so to further thanks. I want to thank everyone of course Corinne and Malcolm
as Churchwardens, to Sally and Ray as Readers. and PCC members. To those
involved in seThices, deputy wardens, sidespeople. readers. intercessors, to Simon
and all the musicians. to those who print and prepare services. To those who engage
with children through Messy Church. To those who keep the building beautiful,
cleaners and caretaker5, flower arranger5, gardeners, the people who do odd jobs
which need to be done. To those who share in pastoral care telephoning people who
might otherwise be on their own. To all who have taken responsibility in lockdown
for people and things. To all of you thank you. Jesus is che one who calls us and
enables us to grow together. Whatever che future looks like, we walk into it with
him.
Priscilla White

## **ST. FAITH AND ST. LAURENCE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL** 

## **ACCOUNTS** 

## **31 DECEMBER 2020** 

## **ARK AURORA LTD** 

**Chartered Accountants The Maltings 2 Anderson Road Bearwood, Birmingham West Midlands B66 4AR** 



## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE PCC OF** 

## **ST. FAITH AND ST. LAURENCE** 

I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2020 which are set out on pages 2 to 7. 

## **Respective responsibilities of the Trustees and Independent Examiner** 

The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to 

examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act; 

follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and 

state whether particular matters have come to my attention. 

## **Basis of Independent Examiner's 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 the charity 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 management committee concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in a full audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts. 

## **Independent Examiner's Statement** 

In connection with my examination, no matters have come to my attention 

1. which give me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements 

   - to keep accounting records in accordance with s.130 of the 2011 Act; or 

   - to prepare accounts which accord with these accounting records have not been met; or 

2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. 

The Maltings 2 Anderson Road, Bearwood Birmingham West Midlands B66 4AR 

Mark Pearsall FCA Ark Aurora Ltd Chartered Accountants 

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## **ST. FAITH AND ST. LAURENCE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL** 

## **FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020** 

## **GENERAL FUND RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT** 

|**RECEIPTS**<br>**Incoming resources from donors**<br>Planned giving<br>Envelopes & SO<br>46272<br>Charities Aid/GYE<br>64<br>Collections<br>Loose Plate<br>2226<br>Gift Aid<br>1260<br>Weddings, etc<br>518<br>Donation<br>General Fund<br>2728<br>Garden Fund<br>-<br>Votive Candles Fund-<br>45<br>Organ Fund<br>-<br>Roof<br>412<br>Flower Fund<br>-<br>Appeals<br>Advent<br>21<br>Christingle<br>-<br>Lent<br>-<br>Other<br>-<br>Disaster relief<br>-<br>Income tax recovered<br>Other voluntary incoming resources<br>Legacies<br>**Income from investments**<br>Bank interest<br>**Income from charitable and ancillary trading**<br>Fees<br>4167<br>Magazine<br>-<br>Hire of church hall<br>6852<br>Insurance claim<br>-<br>Coffee<br>135<br>Fund raising events<br>641<br>Fair Trade<br>-<br>Stay & Play<br>-<br>245<br>Printing<br>-<br>Sundry<br>-<br>**Total Receipts**|**2020**<br>46336<br>4004<br>3185<br>21<br>8763<br>62309<br>3000<br>70<br>12040<br>£ 77419|36836<br>236<br>6257<br>1984<br>1105<br>1764<br>110<br>272<br>-<br>54804<br>50<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>125<br>-<br>6462<br>225<br>14877<br>-<br>941<br>1386<br>-<br>838<br>-<br>2178|**2019**<br>37072<br>9345<br>56999<br>125<br>4742<br>108283<br>22659<br>123<br>26907<br>£157972|**2019**<br>37072<br>9345<br>56999<br>125<br>4742<br>108283<br>22659<br>123<br>26907<br>£157972|
|---|---|---|---|---|
||£||£||
|||||157972|



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**ST. FAITH AND ST. LAURENCE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL** 

## **FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER** 

## **2020 GENERAL FUND RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT** 

|**PAYMENTS**|**2020**||**2019**|
|---|---|---|---|
|**Grants/Donations**||||
|Overseas mission and relief agencies|-|85||
|Home mission and other|115|||
|Church organisations|-|326||
|Secular charities|-<br>115|-|411|
|**Operation of facilities**||||
|Church heat & light|2007|3256||
|Church repairs|44681|26502||
|Church cleaning|-|-||
|Church grounds maintenance|-|80||
|Hall heat, light & water|1417|1843||
|Hall repairs|415|538||
|Hall cleaning|2445|635||
|Hall telephone|1096|375||
|Vicarage expenses|320<br>52381|430|33659|
|**Church management and administration**||||
|Diocesan Common Fund|51996|60000||
|BDBF Fees|3928|1706||
|Affiliations|107|786||
|Clergy expenses|1173|1852||
|Upkeep of services|710|1072||
|Insurance|4522|3978||
|Stationery and printing|1426|2093||
|Bank charges|152|195||
|Task groups|-|89||
|Wages & Honorarium|10617|13506||
|Accountants’ fees|678|660||
|Sundry expenses|499<br>75808|190|86127|
|**Total Payments**|£128034||£120198|
|**Excess of Receipts over Payments**|(50885)||37775|
|Transfer from/(to) Church and Hall Repair Fund|39077||( 36783)|
|Transfer from Fabric Fund|-||-|
|**Balances at 1 January 2020**|48624||47633|
|**Cash and Bank balances at 31 December 2020**|£ 36816||£48624|



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**ST. FAITH AND ST. LAURENCE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL** 

## **FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020** 

## **CHURCH AND HALL REPAIRS FUND, RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT – DESIGNATED FUND** 

||**2020**|**2019**|
|---|---|---|
|**Receipts**|||
|Receipts|411|54753|
|Interest from CBF Deposit Fund|207|427|
||618|57180|
|**Payments**|||
|Expenses|39489|17970|
|**Excess of Receipts over Payments**|(38871)|37210|
|**Bank balance at 1 January 2019**|68601|31391|
|**Bank balance at 31 December 2019**|£29730|£ 68601|



## **FABRIC, FURNITURE AND FITTINGS FUND, RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT – DESIGNATED FUND** 

|||**2020**|**2019**|
|---|---|---|---|
|**Receipts**||||
|Transfer from General Fund||-|-|
|Interest from CBF Deposit Fund||-|-|
|||-|-|
|**Payments**||||
|Expenses||-|-|
|**Excess of Payments over Receipts**|(|-)|(<br>-)|
|**Bank Balance at 1 January 2020**||17|17|
|**Bank Balance at 31 December 2020**|£|17|£<br>17|



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**ST. FAITH AND ST. LAURENCE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL** 

## **FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020 (CONTINUED)** 

## **OTHER RESTRICTED FUNDS** 

The following groups are affiliated to the PCC and their funds are restricted 

|**Women’s Fellowship**<br>Receipts<br>Payments<br>**Excess of Receipts over Payments**<br>**Bank Balance at 1 January 2020**<br>**Bank Balance at 31 December 2020**|**2020**<br>**2019**<br>-<br>407<br>-<br>(413)<br>(  6)<br>983<br>989<br>£ 983<br>£ 983|**2019**<br>407<br>(413)|
|---|---|---|



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**ST. FAITH AND ST. LAURENCE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL** 

## **FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020 (CONTINUED)** 

## **STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES** 

## **Monetary Assets** 

||**Church**|**Church**|**Fabric**|**Minor**||**Total**||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||**General**|**& Hall**|**Furniture**|**Restricted**||||
||**Fund**|**Repair**|**& Fitting**|**Funds**|**2020**||**2019**|
|||**Fund**|**Fund**|||||
||**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**||**£**|
|Cash in Hand|2|-|-|101|103||103|
|Bank Current||||||||
|Account|15295|-|-|882|16177||27360|
|CBOF Deposit||||||||
|Account|21521|29730|17|-|51268||90762|
|**Total Cash**|36816|29730|17|983|88380||118225|



## **Other assets** 

## Parish Hall 

The parish hall has not been professionally valued but is estimated to have a current market value of £510426 (and has been insured for this amount). 

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## **ST. FAITH AND ST. LAURENCE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL** 

## **FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020** 

## **ACCOUNTING POLICIES** 

The financial statements of the PCC have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 1997 using the Receipts & Payments basis. 

## **Funds** 

General funds represent the funds of the PCC that are not subject to any special restrictions regarding their use and are available for application to the general purposes of the PCC. These include funds designated for a particular purpose by the PCC. 

The accounts include monetary transactions, assets, and liabilities for which the PCC can be held responsible. They do not include the accounts of other Church groups that owe an affiliation to another body, nor those that are informal gatherings of Church members. 

Subject to the above, receipts and payments include income as received and expenditure when irrevocably paid. 

## **Statement of Assets and Liabilities** 

The following assets are recognised but not valued in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities: 

Movable church furnishings held by the churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal. 

Land and Buildings held on behalf of the PCC. 

Other fixtures, fittings, and office equipment where the PCC is free to dispose of such assets without faculty and where the original cost exceeded £1,000. 

Amounts owing from the Inland Revenue where a formal claim has been made. 

Any other amounts owing to the PCC including church hall lettings and insurance claims. 

Legacies where formal notification of entitlement and amount has been received at 31[st] December by the PCC. 

Investments held beneficially by the PCC. 

Closing cash and bank balances are as shown in the receipts and payments account. 

The following liabilities are recognised in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. 

Any Loans or overdrafts advanced to the PCC. 

Any arrears of Diocesan Common Fund. 

Creditors for goods or services where the supply has been received and invoiced by 31 December. 

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