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ANNUAL REPORT Lt2 Diocese of Liverpool 2021 Illh , The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Great Crosby Saint Faith Registered Charity No. 1134518

Administrative Infomiation The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Great Crosby St Faith is a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Chanty Registration number. 1134518 st Farth's Parish Church is situated on the comer of Ktngsway and Crosby Road North, Liverpool L22 4QQ and tts Church Hall is located on Milton Road, Waterloo, Liverpool, L22 4RE. It is part of the Diocese of Liverpool in the Church of England. The correspondence address is: The Vicarage, Milton Road, Waterloo. LNerpool, L22 4RE. Website.. http.11vh￿.stfalthsgreatcr0Sby.org.uk For the period 1st January 2021 until the date this report was approved, the following served as members of the PCC: Priest-ln-charye Fr. John Reed (Chair of the PCC) Church Wardens Mr. Gareth Griffiths (Lay Chair of the PCC) Vacancy Cleryy Representative Fr. Dennis Smith Reader RepresenL7tive Miss Paula O'shaughnessy Deanery Synod Representatives Mr. Gareth Griffiths (￿elected at APCM 2020) Mr. Kevin Mulholland (from APCM 2020) Vacancy Elected Membe Ms. Lillie Wlmot (to APCM 2021) Mr. Rick Walker (to APCM 2021) Mr5. Fiona Wialley [￿SIgned) To retire 2022 Mr. Kevin MulhollarKI Mrs. Vivienne Shillrtoe Mrs. ROS￿ Walker To retlre 2023 Mrs. Euni￿ Ltttle Mrs. Irene Taylor Mr. Richard Woodley To retlre 2023 Mrs. Dot Huyton Mr. Hary Huyton Mr. John Battersby Cowopted Members.. Mr David Jones (Treasurer) Mr. Rid( Walker (PCC Secretary) Mrs. Christine Spence (Assistant Warden) Ms. Corinne Hed9ecock (Assistant Warden) Ms. Helen Kibbey (P8rish Safeguarding Officer) Page2of 18 St Falth's Church. Greatcrosby Is a Reglstor•d Charity No. 1134518

The Liverpool Dioc£san Board of Finance aded as Custodian Trustee for the inalienable property of the Church. Bankers: TS8 ￿c, PO Box 373. Leeds, LS14 9GQ. Independent Examiner. Mr Raymond Bissex FCA. St. Mary's Annexe, 32 Brooklands Avenue, Waterloo, Liverpool. L22 3XZ. ArchitecL Robbie Bell. Saunders Bell, sherwO(￿ Road, Crosby, L23 7UF Day-to-day management control of the Church is exercised by the Incumbent, Fr. John Reed, and the Churchwarden, Gareth Griffths. Structure. Management and Governance The PCC of Great Crosby St Faith is a body corporate and operates under the P8n)chial Church Councils (Pow9￿) MeasuTr 1956 and Church Representation Rules (2020). The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. All those who attend our serviceslmembers of the congregation are encouraged to regisler on the Electoral Roll and sland for election to the PCC. The full PCC met six times during Ihe year with an average level of attendance of 75%. From the APCM 2021, the PCC operated the following sub4ommittees: Standing Committ88: Fr. John Reed (Chair). Mr Gareth Grrffiths (Warden and PCC Lay Vice Chair), Mr David Jones (Parish Treasurer). Mr Rick Walker (Parish Secretary), Fr. Dennis Smith. Mr Kevin Mulholland, Mr Richard Woodley. Finance & Stewardship Committee: Mr Dawd Jones ITreasurer) (Chair), Fr. John Reed, Mr Gareth Grrfiths, Mr Rick Walker. Mr Peter Gamer. Fabrfc Committee: Mr Rick Walker (Chair). Fr. John Reed. Mr Gareth Griffths, Fr. Dennis Smith. Planning & Communications Committee: Fr. John Reed (Chair), Mr Gareth Griffiths, Mr David Jones, Mrs Rosie Walker, Ms Corinne Hedgecock. Mr Joe Watson. Church Hall Committee: Fr. John Reed, Mr Gareth Grifffths, Mrs Christine Spence, Ms Corinne Hedgecock. Social Committee: Mrs Rosie Walker (Team Leader). Mrs Audrey Dawson, Mrs Mary Crooke, Mrs Ghristine Spen￿. Mrs Irene Taylor, Mrs Irene Salisbury. Mrs Eileen Matthews. Worship Committee: Fr. John Reed (Chair). Fr. Dennis Smith. Revd. Denise McDougall, Mr Gareth Griffrths, Mr David Jones, Mr Joe Watson, Mrs Irene Taylor, Mrs Christine Spence. PCC members receive infomation on trustee responsibiltties, basic heafth and safety, risk management and safeguarding procedures. Aims and Purposes St Faith's Parochial Church Council (PCC) has the responsibility of Cctroperating with the Priest-in-charge, the Reverend John Reed, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Churth, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. Page 3 of 18 St Faith's Church, Great Crosby 1$ • R•gistered Charity No. 1134518

The PCC is also specificalty responsille for the maintenance of the Parish Church of St Faith, located on the corner of Kingsway and Crosby Road North, Liverpool, L22 4QQ and its Church Hall, located on Milton Road. Liverpool, L22 4RE. Objectives and Activities The general functions of PCCS are stated within section 2 of the Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1956. The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as p)ssible to worship at the Parish Church and to become part of the community of faith at St Faith's. The PCC maintains an overview of worship in the Parish and discusses how our services involve the many groups that live within our parish. Our worship puts faith into practice through prayer and scripture. music and sacrament. statement of Public Benefft When planning the activities for the year. the PCC have considered the Charity Commission's guidan￿ on public benefft. and in partictjlar, the specffic guidanrk for charities for the advancement of religion. In particular, we ty to enable people to live out their fa'rth as part of our parish communty through: Worship and Prayer, regular public vA)rship that is open to all, and the provision of safftd space for personal prayer and contemplats"on. Enabling people to leam about the Gospel and develop their knowledge of, and trust in, God the Father, the Son arKI the Holy Spirit through semions, courses and small groups. Provision of pastoral Ca￿ for people Irwing in the parish and for members of the congregation, including visiting the sick. housebound and bereaved. Mission and outreach work Taking of religious assemblies in sthools. Promotion of Christianty through the staging of events and meetings and the distribLrtion of literature. Promoting the whole mission of the Church through provision of activities that meet the needs of various groups within the Parish. Supporting other charities in the UK and overseas. To facilitate this, it is iMp￿tsnt that we maintain the fabric of the churth of St Faith and the Church Hall. Key activities from 2021 included: Leading the way in the Diocese by being open for publi¢ worship but being safe under Covid restrictions. Sharing the Parish Eucharist wtih the congregation and hundreds of viewers on YouTube and Fa￿bOOk. Weekly prayers and reflections led on Facebook, including special online talks for Lent and Advent Continuing St Faith's social lrfe through parish lunches. "Easter Cheerf and fundraising events, raising money for church funds and Christsan Ad. Page 4 of 18 St Faith's Church. Greatcrosby 1$ a Regisioygd Charity No. 1134518

Carrying oui essential repairs to the church building in accordance with the Quinquennial Report and installing new heating boilers. Organising two hugely successful °Come and Sing. events and invofving other churches and the wider communTty in musical events Re-started the Christmas Tree Festival in De￿rnber, whith raised nearly £4.000 for church funds and £2,oixJ for the 32 charities. Church Attendance The average weekly attendance counted during Odober 2021 was 71 and the average Sunday attendance dunng the same period was 64. These figures do not include baptism servI￿s, weddings or funerals bui the numbers a￿ higher because of the Patronal Festival in October. Electoral Roll Following the revision for the APCM 2022, there are currently 66 names on the Church Electoral Roll, 21 of bvhom are resident wrthin the parish and 45 of whom are not resident within the parish. 5 names were added to the Roll and 4 names were removed under Church Representation Rules 2020 Rule 4. Pastoral Care The dergy and ministy team visit, on behalfof the Church, those who are unwell or are unable to leave their houses on their own. Th¢)se who wish it receive regular communion either at home or in hospital and those who are bereaved are visited when it seems appropriate. Occasional Olfices From January- December 2021, there were". 10 baptisms 2 weddings, and 8 funerals Mission and Evangelism Helping those in need is a demonstration of our faith. The Social Committee is to be congratulated on its fundraising efforts that resulted in £773 for Christian Aid. It is good that these efforts on behalf of others can b8 combined with opportunities for f811owship. The parish v￿bSite is updated regularly with details of sep4ices and social events. The 'Friends of St Faith's Great Crosby" page on Fa￿bOok has 149 members and is updated daily. The 'St Faith's Crosby Music. page on Instagram has 54 followers and posts photographs and videos of musical events in the church. A -NewsLite° leaflet is published monthly and distributed at the Sunday services with news aboLrt our church and articles of general interest. Safeguarding The PCC has complled with the duty under section S of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 (duty to have due regard to House of Bishops. guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adultsl. Page5of18 St Faith's Church. Grnatcrosby is a Registernd Charlty No. 1134518

We are committed to: The care, nurture of. and respectful pastoral ministry with. all Ghildren, young people and all adults: The safeguarding and protection of all thildren, young people and all adutts. The establishing of safe, caring communities which provide a loving environment where victims of abuse can report or disclose abuse and where they can find support and best practice that contributes to the prevention of abuse. To this end.. We will carefully select, support and train all those with any responsibilty wrihin the Church, in line wrth the principles of Safer Recruitment. We will respond without delay to every complaint made. that any adult, child or young person may have been hamied, cooperating with the poli￿ and local auihortty in any investigation. We will seek to offer informed pastoral r2re and support to anyone who has suffered abuse: developing with them an appropriate ministry that recognises the importance of understanding the needs of those who have been abused, including their feelings of alienation and l or isolation. We will seek to protect surrfivors of abuse from the possibilty of further hami and abuse. We will seek to challenge any abuse of power. especially by anyone in a position of respect and responsibility. where they are trusted by others. We will seek to offer pastoral care and support. induding supenrfision. and referral to the appropriate authorities, to any member of our Church Community known to have offended against a child, young person or adult vkno is vulnerable. The Parish Safeguarding Officer is Ms. Helen KIb￿Y and the Vulnerable Adutts ofFi￿r is Mr Gareth Griffiths. In all these prin￿pIeS VR follow legislation, guidance and recognised good ppctiC8. Other Policies The PCC affiryned its commitment to hokling policies that follow Diocesan and national church guidance on Data Protection, Volunteering, the Environment. HeaFih and Safety and Risk Management. Links to the Di0￿san guidan￿ are to be found in the Pansh Policy Handbook. The PCC Secretary holds copies of this in hard copy and electronic form and they are available on request. The PCC of G￿al Crosby St Faith complies with ts obligations under the "GDPR. by keeping personal data up to date,. by storing and destroying it securely,. by not collecting or retaining excessive amounts of data., by protecting petsonal data from 10ss, misuse, unauthorised acoss and disclosure and by ensuring that appropriate technical measures are in place to protect personal data. Page 6 of 18 St Faith'8 Church. G￿t Crosby is a Rogistered Charity No. 1134518

Report of the Priest-in£harge The pandemic has been an ever-present reality. Throughout the year, V￿ have had to react to constantly changing advice from the Govemment and the Bishops. OcGasionally, we have had direct rules to follow. When the thurch was closed for publi¢ worship, we continued to produce worship online through the website and Fatsbook and sent letters to those without intemet access. The newly acquired experien￿ of recording and using Facebook and YouTube led to 'Thought for the Daf in Lent and Advent. involving Readers and Clergy from the United Benefice. The Advent talks involved some well-known guests including Paul Bayes, the retiring Bishop of Liverpool. Some tslks had a very large audience. The church was closed for lockdown in mid-January but rewopened for worship on Ash Wednesday. atthough full choral Se￿iceS only resumed in July and so we retumed to a new nomial. The response from the congregation in retuming to worship was encouraging. The worship highlights of the yearwere inevitably in the Autumn and Winter but. without the steady grovrth in numbers through the drfficult months. they would not have taken place. In January, Robert Woods18ft the post of Director of Music. Aw'l saw the appointment of Joe Watson as the new Director of Music, and he quickly mad8 us aware of what we had been missing musically wrth a reinvigorated choir, and he pr¢)duced several very successful and innovative new events. The Dirertorfs report below covers these in more detail. Hall bookings increased throughout the year with a Vacunation Clinic, that jabbed well over 25,000 people. The queues were the talk of Watertoo for many months. Slimming World have two additional weekday bookings. There is a well-attended"Knit and Natterf group that meets every other week. The °Kind Hearts Café" is a regular Thursday meeting point for both congregation and communty members, with the added bonus of helping work amongst the homeless in Liverpool. Father Dennis has tried the food and highly recommends rtl The Scouts, Cub Scouts and Beavers have all retumed on a Thursday evening and numbers are buoyant. The Rainbow sedion has combined with another group and has sadly closed at St. Faith's. The Brownies continue to meet on Monday evening. Parade services began later in the year and it was good to have the young people back in churth with us. The Alcoholics Anonymous group have not rtropened. Additional income from the hall, planned giving. the recitals and the Christmas Tree Festival have helped church finan￿s. but we still fell short on Parish Share contributions. I would like to thank David Jones. the PCC Treasurer, for his Continued work with church finances. Catering at events is invaluable in bringing people together and raising fvnds. thanks go to our dedicated Soual Committee members. Brenda Cottarel took a break from being Church Warden aftèr seven years but ¢ontinued helping Gareth Griffiths the remaining Church Warden throughoLrt the year. They have worked hard to keep the church looking clean. The worship of St Faith's is the reason why we are here" my thanks go to colleagues in the Ministry Team, servers, choir, Director of Music and Irene Taylor who arranges the Ilowers. The 'Living in Love and Farth. course was jointly run with St. Mary's and resulted in some good disGussions. The crowning glory of the yearwas the Christmas Tree Festival and our thanks go to Rick and Rosie Walker and their team for organising a very Suc￿sful event. The event brought Page 7 of 18 st Faith's Church. Grnat Crosby Is a Register•d Charity No. 1134518

together many volunteers from Church, working hard behind the scenes, and attracted many visitors of all ages. The sense of community and the good news of Christmas was at the heart of this yearfs Festival. Both the church finan￿S and a large number of Charities benefitted from this. We have had to bid farewell to some stalwart members of the congregation who now 'rest on another shore.. We remember their contribution to the lrfe of St. Faith's with gratttude. Some have moved to new homes in other places and ne4V faces have joined us. Others amongst us have indicated that their many years of fatthfijl seThice at St_ Fatth's will be coming to an end. Without change there is no life, Èt is a realty in any group or organisation. Long established roles become person shaped, and we look at the petson and nghtly say l cannot be that person. Callin9 is at the heart of being a Christian. God has constantly surprised me over the years with people stepping fO￿ard unexpectedly to take on new responsibilities. The report lists some roles that need new peO￿e to take them on. My challenge to all of you is. "are you willing to take a step of fatth and try something new and allow God Yo make all things nev/.. Fr John Reed Pri8st-in-Charge Report of the Parochial Church Council A total of six meetings were held over the year and a wide variety of topics were discussed. The attendance was around 75% WTth some mern￿rs needing to isolate because of the pandemic. Some members do not have intemet capabilty in their homes so-online. meetings were not a realistic option. There We￿ the perennial discussions over relatively minor issues, but several meetings included coping wtth the Cowd pandemic and how the guidelines from both the Govemment and the Diocese were to be implemented. Wrth such a large and well aired building, St Faith's was able to re-start regular services before many smaller churches, bLrt wtlh appropriate social spaong and hygiene measures. The pandemic had also limited opp(Ktunty for fufKI raising, and although regular giving was maintained, rt had not been possible to add to the Back of Church fund. Similady, the ever- growing costs of running a large church building made some decisions difficult - in particular the Parish Share which the PCC resolved to pay the share whenever possible. Sadly, a small number of payments had to be missed. The church heating system became costly and unreliable- it was over fourteen years old and wtth advice from the Di0￿se. the boilers V￿re replaced at considerable ¢ost. It is hoped that this investment will pay for itself in reduced gas bills, and in addition our system is more eco friendly. The Quinquennial Inspection produced the expected list of work to undertake, and several thousand pounds were earmarked for roof and window repairs to be carried out as soon as competitive quotations had been recetved. A suggestion from the Di0￿￿e that we may become part of a larger multi-parish group was examined thoroughly. This topic had been raised in previous years, but the PCC ￿affI￿ed that they did not think it appropriate for St Faith's. Rick Walker Parish S8cretary Page 8 of 18 st Falth's Church. Gmtcnjsby is a Regist¢r¥d Charity No. 1134S18

Report of the South Sefton Deanery Synod Two members of the PCC sit on the Deanery Synod (there is one vacancy). This provides the PCC with an important link between the parish and the wder stwctures ofthe church. Deanery Synod met ￿tce duriNJ the year. 22 Septsmber 2021 at the Parish Church of St Philip, Lltherfand We re￿ived a presentation by Ruth Pry￿. about her work as chaplain to the Marie Curie Centre, woo￿on. The business side of the evening revolved round the restructuring of the Deanery committees, carried over from 2019. These were constituted as follows: Deanery Leadership Team Clergy - Rev Canon Andrew Stott, Rev Gregor Cuff Lay- Ray Glenn, George Carter Deanery Finance Team Clergy - Rev Debbie Statter. Rev Bill Matthews Lay- Ann McGee, vacancy Deanery Mission. Evangelism and Justice Team Clergy- Rev Paula Bridson, Rev Ravi Sangra. Rev Josie Williams, Rev John Reed, Rev Colin Oxenforth. Lay- Bary Gray, Pat Vivian, Jill Morland Duff. Lynn Murray. Karyn Smith Electlons to Diocesan Synod Clergy- Rev Gregor CLrff, Rev Ravi Sangra, Heather Goldsmith Lay- George Carter, Jill Morfand Duff, Nancy Bell We were also rnade aware of the presence of some 8(k80 families of Afghan refugees in the Sefton area. They would value gifts of long-sleeved dothing, shoes and toiletries. all of which should be new and ￿llophane-Wr8pped. 30 November 2021 at Christ Church, Bootle The main rtem of business vtss a presentation by the Venerable Pete Spiers. Archdeacon of Knowsley and Sefton, of the Diocesan initiative Fit ft)r Mission 2 (FFM2). The delivery of the presentation was hindered by problems with the digital projector but the slides were circulated later that week. After the presentation many questions were posed and discussion continued after the Archdeacon had left. Quesbons and comments induded: How effective are the outreath projects, such as the Joshua Centre, at making disciples and how crrtically are they assessed? Do they give Value for Money? hy do Ihese outreach projects focus on Young People,? The Gospel is for all ages and it is likely that the current membership of our churches would be able to engage people who are about ten years younger than themselves more effectively than they would young adults. Concem was expressed about the justice of asking parishes to bear the financial burden of dergy sb"pends. Many parishes were historirAlly endowed viith Glebe land Page9of18 St Falth's Church. Great Crc4by is a R•gisternd CIHrity No. 1134518

and parsonages bul these were taken by the Church Commissioners in the 1970s. In retum the Commissioners were meant to assume the responsibility for clergy stipends but they seem to be reneging on thaL Is rt fair that the Commissioners are supporting Diocesan Initiatives instead of Clergy stipends? The prospect of tuming the whole Deanery into a small number of very large parishes is worrying. A parish which stretches 5 miles in all directions is no longer a parish in the sense generally understood. The rest of the scheduled business was poslponed. As a result of this discussion, SyncKI asked the Area Dean to raise the following issues, in a hope that it will facilitate a greater understanding of thinknng behind this radical initiative- What is the theology and reasoning that drives the strategy and vision for FFM2? How does our approach to the restructuring of a diocese, of parishes and deaneries reflect the good news of the abundant love of Christ and our hope for the future? As part of his presentation, Archdeacon Pete talked about the decline in church attendance. Has any Diocesan research been done arourKI decline? National stalistics and Statistics for Mission tell us it is happening and has been happening for a long time, but they do not tell us why and, without understanding that, no vision and strategy agenda stands much chance of being successful. What is it about our churches, our theology, our actions or even our history that is preventing people from coming to thurches within the diocese of Liverpool, wtthin Sefton deanery, and for each of us, our own thurche5? FFM2 is being presented as a done deal. Ilmiat is the DI0￿San strategy for FFM2 rf the bid for Commissioners, funding is Unsu¢￿sSfUl? Report on the Church Fabric Church and Hall Risk Management Assessmerts that were carried out in 2020 remained in Pla￿ during the lockdown and Covid restrictions in 2021. Care was taken to ensure that safe distancing and hygiene measures were in place to make the church a safe enwronment for parishioners and visitors as restrictions were removed or relaxed. Repairing broken or slipped roof slates seems to be a regular item of maintenance. although the provision of scaffolding is often more expensive than the cost of the actual workl Clearing of drains and downspouts, ¢utting back weeds and removing rubbish were also done during the year. The Ghurch boilers vRre replaced in the summer and the response of the congregation to the Vicar's appeal letter greatly exceeded expectations. The new boilers have a higher output than the old ones and the work was completed to a high standard within one week. A burst radiator in the hall early in the year that flooded the floor was Gontained through the vigilan of the Wardens and several hours of mopping. Christine Spen￿. who does a lot behind the scenes for the hall, was on hand filling mops and buckets. More roofing repairs and the long-awaited repairs to the West wÉndow stonework were carried out in January 2022. The whtte efflorescence on the walls was also removed, followed by a deep cleaning of the ¢hurch catried out by a deaning contractor. Measures to deter pigeons Pa9e10of 18 St Faith's Church. Grnat Crosby is a Reglstered Charity Ilo. 1134518

from roosting on the window ledges proved less successfvl as they moved further up the building. Our new Director of Music identified several faufts wÈth the organ and the PCC appointed Harrison & Harrison Ltd to take over responsibilty for its maintenance. Sadly, regular tuning visits had not taken place for some years but this has now been corrected. The wind system is in a poor state due to a combination of old and failing leather and an inadequate blower. In July, a specialist Organ Blower and Humidification engineer reported that the blower is too small for the organ and that the acoustic cabinet surrounding it is made from a flimsy material that makes it ineffedive as a barrier to transmrtts.ng sound. Reports from three organ building fimis have been obtained and these. together with the support and advi￿ of the Diocesan Organ Adviser. will be considered in due course. Some electrical work in the organ loft, that was branded °dangerous and a serious fire hazard". was repaired. Thanks are due to Irene Taylor and the team of flower arrangers who keep the church looking so lovely for serVI￿S and speoal occasions. Back of Church Development During the YearV￿ asked our architect and our quantty suNeyor to prepare realistic estimates on the work that is proposed. The total was slightly over £1 CNJ,000 and the project is only achievable with the help of grant aid. We took s￿e (free) advi￿ from a funding expert who suggested a number of grant making bodies who may be able to assist us. He also said that our present fund of about £25,000 shows Considerable commrtment to the project and would encourage corporate donors. However, the effects of the pandemi¢ and pressures of other commitments prevented any further progress on the project in 2021. We hope that with renewed enthusiasm the next year may see some positive progre5S. Rick Walkgr Project Team Leader Report of the Director of Music Overview It has been an absolute pleasure to have held the posÈtion of Director of Music at St Faith's since my appointment in May 2021. St Faith's Crosby aspires to be home to one of the most successful music foundations across the DI0￿e. Consequently, I have implemented a challenging and exciting plan that articulates a strong and deliverabl8 vision for a progressive, ¢reative and Garing Music Departrnent. Most importantly. it is underpinned by an uncompromising commttment to ensuring that we continue to provide ex￿lIent music to enhance our liturgy for the parish communrty. The￿ has been much change. bul by sticking to the core values that makes St Faith's thè fantastic church and Community that is, we are now in a position where we have a creative and forward4hinking Music Department to ensure that we offer a truly outstanding quality of music. Using the Music Department Development Plan. created in April 2021 and approved by the pcc, to provide a coherent vision for the Music Department, the document will critically analyse our success, whilst identrfying opportuntties for the fvture. Page11 of 18 St Faith's Chur¢h. Grwt Crosby Is a Registered Charfty Mo. 1134518

Branding This year has seen th8 complete re-launch of the 'image' of St Faith's Crosby Music. Significant investhient has been made by the thurch to give the Musi¢ Department a modern, stylish look in line vrith the Christian values of the Church. Over the course of the last year, the new Music Department logo has been established, along wrth a whole host of Gustomisable posters, Golours, fonts, and brand consistency guidelines. The re-branding of the Music Department to bring it in line with our vision of a modem, othard facing operation could not have been more su￿sSfUl. Our logo is now instantly recognisable around Waterfoo, Crosby and beyond, and our consistent branding has helped consolidate this further. Whilst in the church. branded items such as lanyards, placemats and all programmes and publicty being designed in the new 'house Style, only help consolidate our new image and help spread the word of St Faith's Music around the communty. This redeS￿n was a bold move for St Faith's. with no other church in our communty having such a modem, bright, and powerful branding design. However, the support from the church has signrficantly enhanced the benefrts of this. with St Faith's dearty being the marf(et leader in Church and Cathedral Music branding. Social Media This year has seen the launch of St Faith's Crosby Music's Fa￿book page. At the time of writing, the Facebook page is'liked. by 74 people and Yollowed, by 92 people. Giving St Faith's a public Presen￿ on social media has been key to the succes5 of our 'Come and Sing, events and lunchtirne concert series this year. It should be noted at this point that without th8 branding mentioned earlier, the Fa￿bOOk page would simply have not been possible. In a change from previous years, sponsored advertising has been used on social media to generate advertisement and audiences for St Faith's events. There is no doubt that advertising on Facebook has increased audience numbers considerabty at all St Faith's Crosby Music events. In the next year. rt is the intention to explore partnerships with Liverpool John Moore's Universty, to create a programme whereby students at the University are put on placement at St Faith's to expand further our social media presence. Organ One of the biggest success stories of this year in tenns of the organ has been securing the internationally renowned company Harrison and Harrison Organ Builders to take over the day- to4ay care of our organ. It has been commented on viidely throughout the church community how much better the organ is sounding now. The lack of Gare and attention over many years led the organ to be in a very sory state. but we can now rejoi￿ that a fine organ builder is looking after the organ once more. At the time of writing. we have asked three different organ building firms to tender for future works on the organ. InsFections by Harrison and Harrison have found serious deterioration in parts of the organ's structure. The f¢)cus of the next year wll be expSoring these reports, deciding on the best course of action, and exploring potential funding options. This is likely to include the launch of an Organ Fund Appeal, as signthcant sums of money are likely to be needed to secure the future of our organ. Page12of 18 St Faith's Chur¢h. Great Crosby is a Registwed Charity No. 1134518

Planning The establishment of a three-monthly Music and Liturgy planning meeting has been instrumental in successful long tem) musical planning at St Faith's. In what I believe has not happened for a long time. there is now an active dialogue between the Music Department and the Clergy as to the musical selection at seprfices. The results of this have been overwhelmingly positive, with the congregation enjoying weekiy music that is both well known, but also stretching the musical repertoire of the church. The publication of the monthly Order of Service Music (OSM) has given ￿a$suranCe to the choir, clergy and congregation about what music is being delivered on a week-by-week basis. This is critical to the success of St Faith's Music, as the primary goal of the Music Department is to enhance and uplrft weekly liturgy Cholr & Recruitment The choir irtr the last nine months hav8 been truly phenomenal. Their steadfast ¢ommitment to St Faith's, their driving energy, enthusiasm, and support to the Music Department have been instrumental to the suC￿$S we have. l Cannot thank them enough for their commitment and what they do for St Faith's. l am delighted that Mari Griffiths and Viv Shillitoe have taken up the role of Choir Librarians. This is a huge role. but a role that is crilical to the smooth running of the Music Department. I am hugely grateful for all that they do to support music, and I look forward to working with them over the next year. Over the Gourse of the last nine months, Ihe choir have recruited three new members. Choir recruf(ment is going to be the focal point for my time over the next few months. At the time of writing, we are in the process of submrtting a funding application to the Ouseley Church Music Trust for a grant to support the start of the St Faith's Choral Scholarship Scheme. This scheme would make us the only Anglican Church in Merseyside other than the Anglican Cathedral to offer a formal training programme for young singers. We are also in the process of appointing three choir chaperones. This will allow us to continue to develop the plans in forming a Junior Choir, something that I see as being key to the fulure success of Music at St Faith's. The choir is ￿rtainlY going through an excTting time of development. and I'm sure that all of St Faith's community will be excrted to see vthat 2022 holds! Concert Series St Faf(h's has been blessed in previous years by running a highly successful lunchtime concert series, something I was keen to inhertt and develop myself. In a change to previous years, Ihe 2021 concert series was much shorter, comprising six concerts perfomied by professional musicians. The much shorter series - compared to the tradibonal 23 - have proved to be more popular than before. The catering team. under Rosie's direction. did a really great job and the table Servi￿ this year (because of Covid restrictions) also seemed to work very VRII. The 2022 Concert series will ￿ following the same fomiat as the 2021 concerts, with 8 concerts perfomied by professional musicians being held in June and July. In another change from previous years, a single programme ￿ll11 be printed for the entire cOn￿rt series, much like the Liverpool Philhamionic Orchestra do. Vlthilst a small char9e will be introduced for professionally produced and printed programmes, programmes will still be available free of Page13of18 St Falth's Church. Grgat Cro¥by Is a Reg￿•*d CIMrity No. 1134518

arge on audience members own electronic devices. This wll be dovfflloadable by using a QR code disF4ayed at the churGh entrance. This last year has also seen tsvo highly su(xxssfvl 'Come and Sing, events, one being the Festsl Evensong in August and Fauré Requiem in November. Both events were attended by more than 130 people. and 2022 will see the retum of rn0￿ 'Come and Sing, events, only bigger and betterl As a result of a very generous anonymous donation, St Faith's was able to invite internationally renowned organist Martin Baker to perfom a live soundtrack to the 1925 film 'Phantom of the OFera'. This event was a huge success. bringing in a new audien￿ to St Faith's, but also showing off Ihe organ in a different way to it is usually heard! We hop8 to be able to work with Martin again in 2022. Technology This year has seen many technological developments wtthin the church, fomied because of the requirements of a modem Music Department. Having W-FI in the church {aG¢essible only to certain people at present due to bandwidth constraints) has allowed services to be streamed live, whilst allowing Music Department staff to Y￿rk whilst in the lyjilding. Furthermore, the new CCTV system in the organ loft has allowed the organist to stream INe services whilst having full view of the Ghurch from the organ console. The purchase of new high-quality condenser microphones has allowed the quality of digital media to be enhan￿d greatly. Organ recrtals have also been enhan￿d considerably, wrth audience members now able to watch organists play on a large screen at the front of the churth. In the next year, it is the intention to explore options to add to the current intelligent lighting system. The use of intelligent lighting has added noti￿ablY to the ambien￿ of concerts and the overall professional look of events, and this 1$ something that will be explored further. Commendations As mentioned earfier, l exp￿$5 a huge amount of gratitude to the Choir for their commitment over the last nine months and previous. Wrthoui them, we would not be able to fulfil our primary role of providing excellent music to enhance the liturgy of St Faittl's. Rosie and Rick Walker arKI the Social Committee have been very supportive of Music Department events over the last nine months. I couldn't ￿ more thankful for having such a great team all working towards the same goal. Thank youl l am especially thankful to the PCC for their support on my ambitious development plans for St Faith's Music. Wrthout your support, we would not have had the year we hadl l am particularly gr*eful to Fr John Reed. Gareth Griffiths and David Jones for their support, guidance and commrtment to music. l arn etemally grateful for all that you have done and cannot express this enoughl The congregation of St Faith's is unlike no otherf Your supp)rt. energy and drive have helped st Faith's Music develop like no other thurch in Liverpool this yearl l always look fotward to seeing and engaging with you at events. and here's to another year of incredible music for our communbty. Page14of 18 St FaEth's Church. Grnat Crosby Is a R•glstered Charity No. 1134518

Concluslon On a personal note, it has been the most rewarding of experiences to be part of the St Faith's communty Sin￿ my appointment in May 2021. We have achieved such great things in a short timel I say *4e° because no person can achieve great things alone. It is the St Faith's communty that have grown St Faith's Music themselves, and I wholeheartedly look forward to the nexi year as we take St Faith's Music to heights could only dream ofl Thank you to everyone for all your support. Joe Watson BA (Hons), PGCE, LRSM Director of Music Social Committee St Faith's Catering After the difficutt conditions imposed on us during the lockdown in 2020, the last year moved to a slightly more normal calendar of events. There was just one brown bag tAcnic and that was at Easter when the "Easter Cheerf celebration attra¢ted nearfy 80 participantsl Although we all hope that this was the last time we will have to hold this type of event, we were pleased that over 400 people had enjoyed these novel social meals, which had helped to keep up the spirit of St Faith's during difficult times. The Saturday recitals retumed after a one-year absen￿ and the catering was arranged around socially distanced seating and watlress service. Although there were fewer recitals than previous years, the quality of the music (and we hope the food} ensured that the audience thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Parish meals in th8 hall and at the Back of Church retumed with good numbers and a new idea of tea and cakes following evensong woved popular. Catering for evening events induded tapas style food for the large thoir and audience at the Faure 'Come and Sing. evening, and the FK)pular Phantom of the Opera silent film showing. The Christmas Tree Festival proved the usual round of hot and cold fotsj, intem)inable cups of lea and coffee. and a great opportuntty to welcome back many of the Itxal community who had been absent due to the pandemic. l am very grateful to all v4ho have helped during the past 12 months and look forward to the challenges of the coming year. If anyone would like to Join the team. please come and have a word with me. Rosie Walker Cataring Team Leader Chrislmas Tree Fastfval 2021 After a suc￿Ssful but restricted year"on-line° during the Covid pandemic last year it was good to be able to hold the 2021 Festival back in church. A long blue banner announced the coming Festival to the outside world, and with the help of the Cubs and Scouts and an amiy of volunteers it was obvious that the Festival had l¢)st none of its magic. Jars of jam and pick18S Page 15 of 18 St Faith's Chufch. Great Crosby 1$ a R•9iStgr•d Charity No. 1134S18

appeared. cakes, biscuits and scones vRre baked. followed by knitted and home-made goods and produce. Wrth a table of donated raffle prizes. we were set for a fabulous ￿￿ek. And so it proved. The 13th Christmas Tree Festival was off to a flying start and the festivities were augmented by a dozen or more stalls from 'outside' traders vtho added sparkle and variety to our offerings. Father Christmas himse￿ dropped in to add his tough of magic for the children. Every day the church filled with vrsrtors and the chink of coins drOpF￿ng into collecting tins mixed with the sounds of happy chatter, organs teing played and chIld￿n singing Christmas Carols. 'Previously loved, goods were sold, and the Catering team provided delicious food and drink for everyone. There were several musical highlights including the Carol Seriice with the Military Brass Band, and a GOn￿rt of classical guitar playing and Fxano. and our Barbershop friends from the Wayfarers Chorus livened up the final Saturday. With an estimated attendan￿ of 2¢X(J+ ti was not surprising that the 32 Charities who had sponsored trees were delighted as they colleded nearty £2.000 including a tithe of the money raised for St Faith's. A happy and successful end to a busy yearl Rick Walker Festival Team L&ader Financial Review This is the second year of living Y•￿th lockdowns and Cowd restrictions bul we appear to have weathered the storms and had a Suc￿ssfUl financial year, due in no small part to some inspiring musical events and the retum of the Christmas Tree Festival. It is encouraging to note a srnall, but very welcome, increase in the level of planned giving {bank standing orders and weekly envelopes) and we are most grateful to all those parishioners who give so generously. We are also very grateful to those parishioners who have switched to monthly standing orders away from weekly envelopes and loose cash on the plate which helps our cash flow too. We are investigating ways of having a contactless machine for payments in future and this will be partiwlarfy helpful for casual visitors at baptisms, weddings and funerals. The PCC remains committed to the payment of Parish Share which, at £3,784 every month, is our biggest outgoing. We paid nine of the ￿fve months in 2021. desptte repairs to the building's fabric that were essential. There is. h¢Jwever. a substantial amount outstanding and the PCC has made occasional payments to redu￿ this as and when it can. The recovery of Gift Aid tax continues to be an important source of incomé and it was enGouraging to note the very generous donations to the Boiler Appeal of £6,505 were further supplemenled by approximately £1,500 in Gift Aid. The capital Cost of the boilers is being written off over four years. If the legacies in 2020 are not induded. there is a healthy increase of neady £14k in the level of income in 2021. This has been achieved through sorne outstanding musical events and a large increase in hall income due, principally. to the Vaccination Centre. Although expenditure Page 16of18 St Falth's Chur¢h, Greatcrosby 1$ a Registered Charity No. 1134518

is higher. it has retumed to more °nomaf levels since the church was open for most of the year. We are very grateful to all those who worf(ed so hard and imaginatively in raising funds for the church in a variety of ways, not least the "Bags of Cheerf, Christmas Tree Festival and a number of inspirational musical events. These have proved to be well-supported and suc￿Ssful events, l)oth in financial tems and in their outreach to the wider community which was particulady important during a year of continuing concems over Covid. The PCC, as Trustees of the chanty, continue to act responsibly in managing the charity's financial affairs. David Jones MBE Parish Treasurer Reserves Policy It is PCC policy to maintain a balance on unrestricted fuThJs (rf possible) that equates to at least three months, unrestricted payments. This is equtvalent to £20.000 It is held to smooth OLrt fluctuations in cash flow and to cover emergency situations that may anse from time to time. The balance of£6,804 held on unrestricted (including designaled) funds at 31 December 2021 did not match this target. It is the PCC'S hoFe to increase this over time, as and when income recovers. Risk Management The major risks to vthich the PCC are ex￿Sed are being reviewed and a Risk Management Plan will be prepared for consideration by the PCC. Risk can be defined as 'the threat that an event or action wll adversely affect an organization's abiltty to achieve its objertives and exeGLrte rts strategies,. The risks may be ¢ategorized as follows.. Finan&al risk- the most common category of risk and many non-financial risks can be measured in temis of financial impad. The PCC approved a set of Intemal Financial PrO￿dureS to manage financial risk_ Re utational risk- can have an impact rf unwelcome publiuty hinders the mission of the church. Regular media releases are issued to k)cal newspapers and the Diocesan Bulletin. Statuto and l al uirements - such as health and safety, employment law, Charities Act, and child protection. The PCC has policies in place. rational risk relates to threats to the Church's ability to deliver its objectives owing, for example, to damage to the church building. Plans for 2022 To seek to increase communication btheen the Ministry Team and those members of the congregation isolating at home. the sith or their relativeslcarets. To increase and record in ts service register Home Communion visits for the housebound. To increase the numbers on the Electoral Roll by Soh and to contact those who have not attended church for more than three consecutive Sundays. To invite families from ￿cent baptisms to attend special services, like parades. Page17of 18 St Faith's Church. Gr•at Crosby is a Regigt•red CIMrity No. 1134518

To consider funding options to tske forward the development of the toilet and kitchen facilities at the back of the ¢hurch. To prepare a strategy for the future of the organ. To increase the number of regular planned givers by 10%. To promote the further use of the Hall for meetings. groups and organisations. To organise a series of events to enhan￿ the liturgy and music in the chur¢h. To rebuild the church website to make it more ac￿Ssible and user-friendly. To increase the numbers in the serving team and those who read lessons and prepare intercessions. To PLrt in place a composite rota for Inte￿SSOrS, readers, dLrty wardens, sidespersons and eucharistic assistsnts that is communicated to all. Volunteers We should like to thank all those who work so hard to make our church the lively and vibrant communty that it is. In particular, our Churchwarden, Mr Gareth Griffiths, who gives so much of his time to the care of the church and its people, and Mr David Jones, our Treasurer, who manages the church finances so carefully. all the members of the PCC, the Ministry Team, Assistant Wardens. sidespersons, the catering team and those who dean and tidy the Church. A huge number of people continue to give generously of their time, talents and resou￿$ to enable St Faith's to go on being God's holy, catholi¢ and apostolic church in this pla￿, to be God's people in God's mission, and to care for this holy house. Approved by the PCC on 6 March 2022 and signed on their behalf by Fr. John Reed CA Chair of tho PCC Page 18of18 St Falth's Church. Greatcrosby Is a Registornd Charity No. 1134518

The Parish of St Faith, Great Crosby Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31° December 2021 unrestn.cted Designated Restritted Funds Funds Funds Total 2021 Total 2020 Note INCOME Donations and legacies FLsndraising activities Church activities Investments TOTAL INCOME 2{a) 21bl 21cl 21dl 53.771 4.506 15.957 141 74,375 6.953 10,485 1,257 4,755 61,981 19.746 15.957 141 97,825 76.580 12,275 12,310 17,438 6,012 101,333 EXPENDITURE Raising funds Church activities TOTAL EXPENDITURE 3{a) 31bl 294 83,296 83.590 2,7C(J 1,257 3,957 3,596 92,265 95.861 3,469 69,145 72,614 7,712 8,314 NET INCOMEI IEXPENDITUREI BEFORE INVESTMENT ILOSSI (Loss) on investrnent Transfer of funds MOVEMENTIN FUNDS BALANCE 8JFWD I JANUARY 2021 8ALANCE CIFWD 31 OECEMBER 2021 (9.2151 {1041 1,655 17.6641 (16.5831 124.247 9.124 2.055 1.964 {1041 28,719 11,4211 285 {1.940} 115 2,082 2,197 1,860 7,141 9,IX)I 27,298 120,157) 7,141 21.642 31,051 The movements in Designated and Restricted Funds were as follows: Balan Blfwd Income Expenditu Transfers Balance Clfwd DESIGNATED Events Fund Catering Fund Back of Church Fund Boiler Fund Organ Fund 602 228 19.612 4.032 12501 535 4.324 221 18,772 6.534 1.200 31,051 542 3.300 4.412 10.946 1.2 21.642 17.438 8,314 285 RE￿RICtED 100 CLUB Mission 2.082 4.755 1.257 6.012 2.700 1,257 3.957 {1,9401 2.197 2.082 11,9401 2,197

The Parish of St Faith, Great Crosby Balance Sheet at 31" December 2021 Unrestricted Destgnated Restricted fund funds funds TOTAL 2021 TOTAL 2020 Note Flxed assets Tangible assets Investment 6.699 6.534 2.585 9,119 13,233 2,585 15,818 2.689 2.689 6.699 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 10.960 20,804 21,932 21.932 2.197 35.089 2.197 44,933 32,717 40,557 Credltors.. amounts fdlling due within one year 51.750 51.750 36,105 Net current Iliobilitie5J {30,946) 21.932 2.197 16.8171 4,452 Totol net055ets/(liabilitie5J 124.2471 31.051 2,197 9.c￿l 7.141 PARISH FUNDS Unrestricted funds Designated funds Restricted income funds {24.247) 124.2471 116,5831 31,051 21,642 2,197 2.082 9.lJ)I 7,141 31.051 2,197 2.197 124.2471 31.051 Approved by the Parochial Church Council on 6 March 2022 and signed on their behalf by Rev John Reed C.A. Priest-in-charge David Jones MBE Parish Treasurer

The Parish of St Faith, Great Crosby Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31" December 2021 ACCOUNTING pouaES The financial statements have been p￿Pared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Chartties preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 issued on 16 July 2014 and with the Church Accounting Regulations 2(K)6. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention ex￿pt for the valuation of investment a55ets, which are shown at market value. The financial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of thurch 8roups that owe their affiliation to another body. nor those that are infomial gatherings of church members. Funds General fund represents the funds of the Parochial Church Council I"PCC") that are not subject to any restrictions regarding their use and are available for application for the general purposes of the charity. Funds designated for a particular purpose by the trustees are also unrestricted. Designated funds are general fund5 for which the PCC has designated that they should be used for a specific purpose. Restricted funds represent donations or grants receNed for a specific object or invited by the PCC for a specific object. The funds may only be expended on the specific object for which they were given. Any balan remaining unspent at the end of the year must be carried forward as a balance on thatfund.The PCC does not usually invest separately for each fund. Income Donations, legucies and other voluntory income Planned giving, tollections and donation5 a￿ recognised when received. Tax refunds are recognised when the incoming resource to which they relate is re￿ived. Gfants and legac￿$ are accounted for when the PCC is legally entitled to the amount5 due. All other income is recognised when it is receivable, incomin8 resources are accounted for gross The charity received substantial amounts of voluntary help from its supporters, but no attempt is made to place a financial value on these services and they have not been induded. Expenditure Grant5 and donations are accounted for when paid over. or when awarded, rfthat award creates a binding or constructive obligation on the PCC. The dtocesan parish sha￿ is accounted for when due. Amounts received specifically for mission are dealt with as restricted fvnds. All other expenditure is general￿ recognised when it is incurred and is accounted for gross. Flxed assets Consecrdted and benefice property is not included in the accounts in accordance with s.9612} {al of the Charities Act 1993.

The Parish of St Faith, Great Crosby Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31" December 2021 Fixed assets (¢ontinued) Movable church furnishings held by the vicar and churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal are inalienable property. listed in the church's inventory, which can be inspected lat any reasonable timel- For anything acquired prior to 2￿5 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the financial statements. Subsequently no individual item has cost more than £l,CW so all expenditure has been wrttten off when incurred. Equipment used within the church premises is depreciated on a straight-line basis over four years. Individual items of equipment with a purchase price of £l.IYX) or less are wrttten off when the asset is acquired. Investments are valued at morket value at 31 December. 2 INCOME Unrestricted Designated Restricted Funds Funds Funds TOTAL 2021 TOTAL 2020 21al Voluntary income Planned giving Gift aid donations Tax recoverable Collections Donations Legacies Grants 35,792 1.629 11.516 2,421 1.898 35,792 1,629 13,016 2,421 5,367 35.278 3,708 12,208 1,247 5.479 17.497 1,163 76.580 2.212 1.257 515 53.771 3.241 6.953 3,756 61.981 1.257 21bl Fundraisin8 activities I￿ Club Appeals Events 4,755 4,755 6.705 8,286 19,746 4,725 4.590 2,960 12,275 2(X) 4.306 4.506 6,505 3.980 10.485 4,755 2{cl Church actwities Fee5 Church hall Land rent Candles, cards and books Tradlng 2,434 12,555 395 2,434 12,555 395 4,070 4.495 3,420 325 85 15,957 85 15,957 12,310 21dl Investment Dividends Bank Inte￿$1 50 91 141 97,825 91 141 74.375 168 168 101.333 Total Income 17,438 6,012

The Parish of St Faith, Great Crosby Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31" December 2021 Unrestricted Designated Restricted Fund5 TOTAL 2021 TOTAL 2020 3 EXPENDITURE 31al Raising funds Stewardship envelopes Events 100 Club Bank charges 86 336 2,700 347 3,469 542 542 2.700 354 3,596 2.700 294 294 60 602 2.700 31bl Church artivities Missionary and charitable giving Ministry: Di0￿$an parish share Clergy expenses Vicarage expense5 Ministry team expenses Church mnning expenses 1,257 1.257 46,186 307 960 24,679 272 2,254 102 46.186 307 175 175 5.338 4,303 4.216 5.338 4,303 4,216 3,300 1,459 10,747 148 4,412 3,703 3.253 714 947 92.265 6,420 4,184 14,468 Building insurance 8uilding maintenance Professional fees Upkeep ofseNices Music department Flowers Depreciation Hall expenditure Printing and stationery Parochial council expenses Sundries 3.300 1,459 10.747 1,092 6,608 4.412 3.703 3.253 714 947 83,296 5,419 2,231 266 190 69,145 7.712 1.257 Totsl expendlture 83.5 8,314 3.957 95,861 72,614 No payments were made to the Independent Examiner.

The Parish of St Faith, Great Crosby Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31st December 2021 STAFF COSTS There were no employees during the year. Some expenses were reimbursed to trustees for seNices other than as tn￿ee5 during the year. FIXED ASSEfs 51al Tangible Church equipment Cost At beginning of the year Addition At end of the year 17,645 17.645 Depreciation At beginning of the year Charge for the year At end of the year 4,412 4.412 NET BOOKVALUE At beginning of the year Atend ofthe year 13,233 51bl Investment Standard Chartered PIC 2.689 11041 2,585 Market value At l°January 2021 Revaluation10ss At 31° 1)ecember 2021 2021 2020 DEBTORS Tax recoverable Other 2,593 7,251 3.773 4,067 7,840 LIABIUTIES- amounts falling due within one year Other 51.750 36,105

Independent Examinerfs Report Report to the Parochial Church Council of St Faith. Great Crosby on the accounts ftir the year ended 31" December 2021. which comprise Trustees, Report. Statement of Financial Attivities, Balance Sheet and related Notes. Respertive responsibilities of Trustees and Examlner The PCC are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements. They consider that an audr( is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Artl and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Art. to follow the procedures laid down in the general Dirertions given by the Charity Commission (under sertion 14515llbl of the Charities Act), and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of the independent Examinerfs statement. My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Direttions given by the Charity Commission. An examination include5 a review of the accounting records kept by the PCC and comparison of the financial statements presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosure5 in the financial statements. and seeking explanations from the PCC concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provTrde all the evidence that would be required in an audit. and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the fiftancial statements present a "true and fairf view and the rewrt is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent Examlnerfs ststemert n connection with my examination. no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: accounting records V￿re not kept in accordance with sertion 130 of the Charities Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records I have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understsnding of the financial statements to be ￿aChed. Raymond Bi55ex F C A 32 Brooklands Avenue. Waterloo, Liverpool, L22 3XZ Date= 19 February 2022