Annual Report 2022
The community and congregation of Holy Trinity, Tottenham gathered on 23[rd] April 2023 to thank God for our common life and give an account of our affairs in 2022.
Post COVID-19 RETURN TO CHURCH
Even as we returned fully to Church for in-person services, we maintained due regard for public health considerations to safeguard all worshippers and visitors because persistent COVID-19 outbreaks have continued.
This past year we have been guided by two signposts noted in my report to the parish last year.
The first is the wise direction of Sarah, our Bishop in London:
"The challenge for us is not to look back and long for life before the pandemic but rather to remind ourselves who God was for us because that is who he is for us – and the God who called us is faithful. Don't long for the congregations you had and the activities you couldn't sustain and can't begin again but rather remember who God is for you and look forward as people of hope discerning whom God is calling us to be."
The second is the PCC Away Day resolution to grow as a parish community that is enthusiastic to ' Turn out to Help Out' and ever willing to ' Reach out to Lift (other) Up .'
Accordingly, by God's grace, we have remained "a church that makes God known, loved and served.” As ever, we have continued to live and act in response to God's precious gift of faith and supported each other in practical ways.
The Broadcast Team has enhanced arrangements to allow us to run services as single events for in-person and online congregations. We are grateful to them that we can declare that our services are not simply a broadcast of a sum of recorded parts but liturgical events for a gathered community drawn from across the world. All who join us from across the globe can participate.
Administration and Finance
The meeting recorded a heartfelt 'THANK YOU' to the PCC and its principal officers for their commitment, support, and selfless service to the life and running of the Church.
Prayer and Worship
As in the past, 'the power of prayer' informed all our affairs. We have been steadfast as a worshipping community around the Eucharist on Sundays and Wednesday Bible Study.
Appealing Church space
Immense gratitude was tendered to all those who, in various ways, were involved in making this Church space SAFE, comfortable, and appealing for worship. Special mention was made of the weekly team of cleaners (especially Adaeze, Ken, Jannette, Janet, Toyin, and Rev’d Ami). The Vicar commended their devotion to the things that matter, noticed only when left unattended to, and noted that they have, in no small measure, helped to make our worship experience holy and spiritually absorbing.
On a less visible front, Planning Permission was secured for work to start on the ladder that leads to the church roof. This will finally allow access to the clock that has been out of order for quite some time now.
The Sunday School
Our Sunday School children featured prominently at the Sunday services. The ‘Safeguarding’ of their interests and those of all vulnerable adults remained at the forefront of their place in our parish life.
The Organ and Choir
As ever, the Organ and the Choir remained a glorious feature of our worship life. Whilst we were sad to wave goodbye to the services of Mr. John Khwaja, it has been a joy to welcome the revelation of JD as a capable and divinely prepared replacement as the Church Organist and Director of Music. Jd has worked assiduously to maintain the proficiency, commitment, and essential contribution of choral music, to the worship life at Holy Trinity.
Festival of Advent Carols
Thrown in at the deep end, JD and the choir delivered gloriously at a musical programme - Festival of Advent Carols at Holy Trinity Tottenham on Saturday, 26th November. The festival (more fully described in the Choir Report) was in collaboration with a Nigeriabased musical organisation. It was one of several events planned to raise funds to refurbish the Organ at Holy Trinity, which an eminent |Organ historian has described as possessing “unique heritage value worthy of preservation.”
Community
Local ecumenical relations have been sustained, primarily through the long-running joint Lent Course organized with the Churches Together in Tottenham.
Our support for various community projects and charities (including ALMA) remains strong.
The Foodbank team is actively addressing the growing social and pastoral needs caused by the worsening economic downturn. Holy Trinity's Foodbank service has become a beacon of hope for many in our community, changing public perception of our church building and grounds. We are grateful to God for the new volunteers and the generous grant-making bodies that have provided the much-needed funds to keep the service running.
The Future
I am delighted to report that the PCC now has administrative control Under5s Building and Grounds.
Its place and function in the future of our parish’s call to mission have also been secured by the engagement of a tenant on terms favourable to its refurbishment and use for community engagement.
By God's providence, a twenty-two-year vision to bring the running of the Old School House and the Under5s Building into the control of the PCC became a reality. It came about not by strength or power but by the gracious spirit of a loving and merciful God. The whole story is for the pages of my memoirs. It is sufficient to say here that it is a tale of a God of miracles and His ability to thwart even the most obstinate attempts of those who ride out against us like Balaam, son of Beor .
To God be the Glory!
Holy Trinity Church High Cross Tottenham Receipts and Payments year Ending 31st December 2022
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Receipts 2022 2021
Tax Efficient Planned Giving £40,349.38 £44,242.50
Open Plate Collection £1,959.01 £1,329.50
Income Tax Recoverable (Gift Aid) £26,008.30 £21,388.08
Grants/VAT £0.00 £0.00
All Other Giving/Thanksgiving / Special Donations £17,102.91 £11,674.01
Alma/ Other Charities £532.00 £223.00
Fetes, Bazaars & Fund Raising Activities £2,953.59 £0.00
Unrestricted Interest and Dividends £47.38 £1,471.43
Restricted Interest and Dividends £1,727.68 £0.00
Weddings (Statutory Fees) £144.00 £0.00
Funerals (Statutory Fees) £641.00 £625.00
Baptisms (Statutory Fees) £236.00 £118.50
Church Parking Area Income £6,135.00 £7,497.50
Bookstall/Magazines/ETC £0.00 £0.00
Loan/Other Receipts £6,399.00 £9,349.85
Mens Fellowship £0.00 £0.00
Mother's Union £991.00 £760.00
Old School House £3,237.00 £1,828.70
Internal Transfer £0.00 £0.00
Under Fives £0.00 £0.00
Total £108,463.25 £100,508.07
Payments 2022 2021
Cost of Generating Income £4,507.45 £0.00
Church Mission and Evangelism (Ministry & Admin) £1,405.96 £1,529.44
Church Running Expenses (Insurance, Upkeep, Cleaning and Church Yard) £23,230.90 £22,737.08
Utilities (Heating, Lighting, Water) £4,503.05 £2,401.94
Cost of Trading £2,227.20 £1,370.80
Governance Fees (Examination/Audit) £0.00 £40.07
Other Payments £260.02 £4,417.22
Diocese Payment (Common Fund) £18,000.00 £18,233.00
Salaries, Wages, Honoraria £2,895.00 £1,450.00
All Mission Giving and Charitable Donations £3,536.24 £11,305.61
Church Clergy and Staff Expense £0.00 £0.00
Major Repairs To Church Building £3,112.12 £0.00
Major Repairs To Church Hall and Other Buildings £27,295.81 £0.00
Men's Fellowship £50.00 £0.00
Mothers Union £627.00 £1,128.00
Area Dean Fund £0.00 £0.00
Old School House £1,888.62 £0.00
Internal Transfer £0.00 £0.00
Under Fives £3,573.19 £0.00
Total £97,112.56 £64,613.16
Bank Balance 01/01/2022 £211,756.80 £175,861.89
Receipts 2022 £108,463.25 £100,508.07
Sub Total £320,220.05 £276,369.96
Payments £97,112.56 £64,613.16
Bank Balance 31/12/2022 £223,107.49 £211,756.80
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Holy Trinity Church High Cross Tottenham
Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st December 2022
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31st December 2022
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Totals Totals
Unrestricted Unrestricted Restricted Year Year
Monetary Assets Funds Designated Funds Funds 2022 2021
£64,612.84 £60,319.71
TSB (PCC) 9468 £64,612.84
£17,978.84 £15,708.46
TSB (OSH) 0168 £17,978.84
£34,081.32 £32,870.28
CAF CASH (PCC) 00012300 £34,081.32
£73,414.36 £71,256.53
CAF GOLD Account (PCC) - 00082422 £73,414.36
£30,551.89 £30,435.51
CAF GOLD Account (OSH) 00092786 £30,551.89
£2,468.24 £1,166.31
CBF Deposit - 623128001D £2,468.24
Total £82,591.68 £67,101.45 £73,414.36 £223,107.49 £211,756.80
Investment Assets (Market Value)
Harefield Road Hall Trust - 623128001S £42,893.07 £48,615.98
Total £0.00 £48,615.98
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Totals Totals
Unrestricted Unrestricted Restricted Year Year
Monetary Assets Funds Designated Funds Funds 2022 2021
£64,612.84 £60,319.71
TSB (PCC) 9468 £64,612.84
£17,978.84 £15,708.46
TSB (OSH) 0168 £17,978.84
£34,081.32 £32,870.28
CAF CASH (PCC) 00012300 £34,081.32
£73,414.36 £71,256.53
CAF GOLD Account (PCC) - 00082422 £73,414.36
£30,551.89 £30,435.51
CAF GOLD Account (OSH) 00092786 £30,551.89
£2,468.24 £1,166.31
CBF Deposit - 623128001D £2,468.24
Total £82,591.68 £67,101.45 £73,414.36 £223,107.49 £211,756.80
Investment Assets (Market Value)
Harefield Road Hall Trust - 623128001S £42,893.07 £48,615.98
Total £0.00 £48,615.98
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Liabilities
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| Approved | by | the | PCC | on | 16th | April | 2023 | Signed | Chair________ | ||
| Signed | PCC Secretary______ |
Holy Trinity Tottenham11909} Registered Charity No. 1134563 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 CONTENTS Page Independent Examiner rewrt Receipts and Payments Accounts Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examine¢s Report Report to the trusteesl members of Holy Trinty Tottenham (1909) On accounts for the year ended 3111212022 Charity no lif any 1134563 Set out on pages Respective The chartty's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. responsibilities of The chanty's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year trustees and examiner under seclion 144 of the Charities Act 2011 {the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibilty to. examine the accounts urKler section 145 of the Char5ties Art, to follow the procedures lald down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(bl of the Chartties Art, and to state whether particular matter5 have come to my attention. Basis of independent My examination was carried out in accordan th general Directions given examinerfs statement by the Chanty Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented vthh those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the account5, and seeking explanations from the trustees conmIng any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit. and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fairf view and the report is limrted to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent In connection viith my examination. no matter has come to my attention examinerfs statement (other than that disclosed below") 1. vthith gives me reasonable Gause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordan with section 130 of the Charities Act", and to prepare accounts which accord wrlh the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act 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. . Please delete the wonjs in the brackets rfthey do not apply. Signed: Date: 2710312023 Name: Charfes Osei, Bsc (Hons), MSC, ACIE, AFA ATA, MCIPP Relevant professional qualification(sl or body (if any): Association of Charity 1rerKlen Examiners 11ER March 2012
Address: Flat 3. 11 Rochdale Way Deptford London SE8 4LY Section B Disclosure Only complete rf the examiner needs to hohltght material problems. 21ER March 2012
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. NIA 31ER March 2012
Ho Trln 1909 1134563 Receipts and payments accounts Tottenham CC16a For the 01101r2022 To 31112r2022 Section A Receipts and payments funds nds t fund5 Total fvnds Last year ILIth• n81¥•£ tothe rthirest£ Al Receipts Tax Efficient Planned Glrig Open Plate Collettion Income Tax R0Verable IGiftArdl GrantslvAT All Other Givingnhanks8i¥inglSpecknil DonatK)n5 Alrna/ Other Charities Fetes, Bazaar5 & Fund RaisIngActNitS Unrestricted Interest and Dwidends Restritteo Interestand Dividends Weddings Istatutory FeÈsl Funerals (Statutory Fees) Bapt15ms Istatutory Fee51 ChuTch P8rkingArea Irjcome BookstslVMagazineslETC Loanlother Receipts Mens Fellowship Motherfs Union Old khool House Internal Transfer Under Fives E40.349.38 £1.959.01 £26.IY)8.30 £O.(M) £17.102_91 £532.1M) £44,242.50 £1.329.50 É21.388.08 £0.00 £11,674.01 £223.CKI fo. £1,471.43 £0.00 £0.00 £625.00 £118.50 £7.497.50 £o.i)o £9.349.85 £O.IM) £760.00 £1.828.70 £0.00 £0.00 1,959 26.008 1T,103 532 £2.953.59 £47.38 £1.727.68 E144. £641.(X> £236. E6.135. £0. £6.399.(M) £o.(M) £991.) f3,237_rKI £o.IM) £o.Ix> 47 144 641 236 6,135 991 3,23Y Sub total(GsS income forAR) loo08 A2 Asset and Investsnent sales, (see tsblel. Sub total 1463 108.463 100,508 A3Pa ments Cost of Generating Incoffle Church Mission and EvanEelism (Ministry & Admin) Church Running Expenses Ilnsurance. Upkeep, Clean4ng Utilities (Heatin& Lightin& Waterl Cost of Trading Governance Fees IExaminationlAuditl Other Payments Diotrse Payment (Common Fund) Sal3ries, Wages, Honoraria All Mission Giving and Charitable t>onath)ns Church Clergy and stsff Expense Major Repairs To Church Building Major Repairs To Chuich Hall 8r¥l Other Buildin85 Men's Fellowship Mothers Union Are8 De8n Fund 05d School House Internal Transfer Under Fives £4.$07.45 £1.405.96 £23.230.4) £4.9)3.05 £2.227.20 £o.(K> £2tfj.02 £18,OW.CX) £2,895.(M) £3.536_24 fO.(M) £3.112_12 E27.295.81 £so.cY) f627.(M) £0.) £1.888.62 £0. £3,573.19 97.f13 4,507 £0.00 £1,529_44 £22,737.08 £2,401.94 £1,370.80 £40.07 £4,417.22 £18.233.00 £1,450.00 £11.305.61 £0.00 £O.(M) 23.231 <5D3 1227 2SO 18,C#)O 1895 3,112 £o.ou £1,128.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 64,613 1573 gT,t13 Sub totsl A4 Asset and investynent purch#w. { tsbi&PX Rl accounts ISSI 2710312023
Sub total 97.113 97,113 64,613 Net 01rece1plpaYMents) AS Transfern between funds A6 Cash fufKls last year end Cash funds this year •nd 11,351 11,351 223.107 223.107 2q1.757 CCXX R2 ac¢(xJAts ISSI 2710312023
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