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The Parish Church of St Martin-in-Herne with St Peter’s Greenhill

The Annual Parochial Church Meeting Sunday 16[th] April 2023, at 11.15am

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Contents Page
AGENDA 3
Church information 5
APCM Meeting Sunday 24thApril 2022
Minutes of the APCM (Vestry Report and Annual Meeting) 12
and transcript of Vicar’s 2021 report) 20
APCM MEETING 2022
Vicar’s Report for the year 2022 21
Reports required under the Church Representation Rules 2020 24
Electoral roll report 24
Annual Report on the proceedings of the PCC during 2022 24
St Martin’s and St Peter’s Financial Report for 2022 (including Reserves Policy) 26
(See pages 43 To 53 for the Church Accounts /Financial Statements)
Fabric Report from the Fabric Committee and the Churchwarden 27
Deanery Synod Report 27
Church wardens’ report 28
Reports from Church Organisations and Committees 31
Introduction 31
August Activity Days 31
Children and Sunday School Report 31
Churchyard maintenance team 32
Flower arrangers 33
Gift Aid 33
Little Fishes 34
Messy Church 35
Mission and evangelism 35
Pastoral Matters 35
Safeguarding 35
Schools 36
Herne Church Hall; otherwise, the St Martin’s Church (Institute) Hall 36
St Martins Readers and Intercessors 37
St Martin’s Servers and Chalice bearers 37
St Martin’s Tapestry 37
St Martins Tuesday Toddler Group 38
Weddings in 2022 39
Worship at St Peter’s Greenhill 39
Worship Band 39
Bell ringing report 40
Choir report 41
Financial Statements and Audited Church Accounts 43-53

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THE PARISH OF ST MARTIN’S HERNE WITH ST PETER’S GREENHILL

Together we seek God

Our mission is to share God’s love and to grow as God’s people

THE ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING

To be held in St Martin’s Church Herne on Sunday 16[th] April 2023 at 11.15 am or as soon thereafter

AGENDA

Welcome, opening prayers and apologies for absence

Part 1

The Vestry Meeting

  1. Minutes of the Vestry meeting held on Sunday, 24[th] April 2022

  2. Matters arising from the minutes

  3. Election of churchwardens (two- one offering himself for re- election and, if nominated, another) and Deputy Church Wardens (two)

Part 2

The Annual Meeting

  1. Apologies

  2. Church Information and activities of the Parish generally (for information)

  3. Minutes of the Annual Meeting held on Sunday, 24[th] April 2022

  4. Matters arising from minutes Mandatory reports required under the Church Representation rules 2020

  5. Vicar’s report

  6. Electoral Roll Report with oral update on the numbers on the roll as at the 16[th] April 2023

  7. Annual Report on the Proceedings of the PCC during 2022

  8. Churchwarden’s report

  9. Financial Report for St Martin’s and St Peter’s including approval of the 2022 accounts

  10. Appointment of auditors or independent examiner for St Martin’s and St Peter’s

  11. Report on the proceedings of the Deanery Synod

  12. Fabric Committee Report

  13. Resolution to be presented and passed to permit Deanery Representatives to stand for more than two successive period of three years

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Mandatory elections

  1. Election of two Deanery Synod Representatives (if nominations received)

  2. Election of Deborah Waller in her capacity as Lay reader to be an ex officio member of the PCC

  3. Election of PCC members. To include

  4. a. Election of five PCC members (if nominations received) for 2023 to 2026 (being three retiring and two vacancies remain to be filled)

  5. b. Election of a sixth PCC member to take the casual vacancy available until the APCM in 2024 that has arisen following retirement of Ms Joanna Hollings (if nomination received) NB Appointment of Sides people to be dealt with by the PCC at the next following PCC meeting so no election required

General reports

  1. Reports from church organisations

  2. a. August Activity days

  3. b. Children’s and Sunday School report

  4. c. The Churchyard maintenance team

  5. d. The Flower arrangers

  6. e. Gift Aid

  7. f. Little Fishes

  8. g. Messy Church

  9. h. Mission and evangelism

  10. i. Pastoral Matters

  11. j. Safeguarding

  12. k. Schools

  13. l. St Martin’s Church Institute

  14. m. St Martins Readers and Intercessors

  15. n. St Martin’s servers and chalice bearers

  16. o. The St Martin’s Herne Tapestry

  17. p. St Martin’s Tuesday Toddler Group

  18. q. Worship at St Peters Greenhill

  19. r. The Worship Band

  20. s. The Bellringers

  21. t. The Choir

  22. Date of first meeting of the new PCC

  23. Any other business

  24. The Blessing

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CHURCH INFORMATION 2022

ST MARTIN-IN-HERNE with ST PETER, GREENHILL, Registered Charity No 1134604

1st January-31st December 2022

St Martin-in-Herne Church Herne Street Herne Herne Bay Kent

St Peter’s Church Herne Drive Greenhill Herne Bay Kent.

INCUMBENT

Revd. Carol Smith

CURATE

Rev Cat Darkins (to February 2022) and Revd. John Huffman (February to October 2022 only)

BANKERS

St Martin-in-Herne Church

St Peter’s Church

Lloyds, Herne Bay

CCLA Investment Management Ltd Senator House, 85 Queen’s Street, London, EC4V 4ET

Santander Account ( for receipt of rental monies only)

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER

P.G.Lemon LLP 22 – 26 Bank Street Herne Bay CT6 5EAL

BACKGROUND

The parish of St Martin-in-Herne with St Peter, Greenhill extends to the railway in Eddington to the North, includes Broomfield, Talmead Estate, Greenhill, Still Water Park, Herne Common and Blean Woods in the South. The population is approximately 16,000 and, in addition, there is new housing in the east of the parish.

The Parochial Church Council is a corporate body established by the Church of England. The PCC operates under the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure 1956 as amended.

The appointment of the PCC members is governed by and set out in the Church Representation Rules 2020.

THE TASK OF THE PCC

The Synodical Government Measure 1969 states clearly:

It shall be the duty of the incumbent and the Parochial Church Council to consult together on matters of general concern and importance in the parish.

It then sets out a number of functions of the PCC, of which perhaps the most important – and certainly the widest – is that the primary objective of the PCC is:

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Co-operation with the incumbent in promoting in the parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic and ecumenical

The incumbent and the PCC each have their own particular rights and responsibilities in the life of the church, but the important theme here is partnership and co-operation. More specifically the PCC is responsible for the maintenance of the church buildings and churchyard, and, with the incumbent, for deciding how the church’s money is to be spent. The PCC is formally the employer of the church’s paid workers, for example our organist, St Peter’s caretaker and administrator. The PCC will have on it one or more members of the Deanery Synod, who have an important role in linking the parish into the wider structures of the church, and also Churches Together in Herne Bay.

MEMBERSHIP

Members of the PCC are either (a) ex officio (on the PCC because of their role in the parish church or (b) co-opted by the PCC in accordance with the Church Representation Rules or (c) elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM)

From 1st January 2022 and specifically from the APCM on the 24[th] April 2022 the following served as members of the PCC and all are also trustees:

(a) Ex-Officio :

Revd. Carol Smith Vicar Lisa Crowhurst Church warden from 24[th] April 2022 Chris Exley Church warden from 24th April 2022 Alan King Deputy Churchwarden from 24[th] April 2022 Sarah Bingham Deputy Churchwarden from 24[th] April 2022 Deborah Waller Licensed Lay Reader from Autumn 2021 Priscilla Cox Deanery Synod rep elected from 4th October2020 until 2023 Richard Chant Deanery Synod rep elected from 4th October2020 until 2023

(b) Co-opted members/invitees

(c) Elected being 8 PCC members and 2 ex officio members ( the Deanery Reps)

Elected 2022: They will retire in 2025

Elected 2021/ But will retire in 2024

Elected 2020/ They will retire in April 2023 at the APCM

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Two other places will also become vacant

Deanery Synod Rep each Re-elected 2020 for a three-year appointment in October 2020 so they will retire at the APCM in 2023 and nominations to be sought for election in 2023

Current Officers

Revd. Carol Smith Chair Deborah Waller Vice chair Specific roles on PCC Sheila Gough Treasurer Andrew Gough Gift Aid Secretary Andrew Gough PCC Secretary Ann Ackland Safeguarding Officer

In 2023 there will be vacancies for the following positions to be elected :

COMMITTEES

Standing Committee

This is the only committee required by law. It has the power to transact the business of the PCC between meetings, subject to direction by the Council. It consists of the incumbent, churchwardens, treasurer and at least another PCC member, in our case preferably a representative of the PCC of St Peter’s. It acts as another committee and reports back to the PCC. It can also discuss and set the next PCC agenda.

By a resolution of the PCC passed on the 19[th] October 2020 it has authority to spend up to £250 for equipment or in relation to any other issue brought before it and may commit to an aggregate expenditure of £500 only, subject to the details of the individual and aggregated expenditure being brought to the next PCC meeting following the standing committee. This resolution has not been revoked.

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Members: Revd. Carol Smith (chair), Andrew Gough (secretary), Sheila Gough (Treasurer), Lisa Crowhurst , Sarah Bingham, Chris Exley and Peter Frost.

All members of the PCC are expected to sit on a committee.

Other Committees in 2022 were:

Finance and
Stewardship
•
Sheila Gough
(Chair)
•
Priscilla Cox
•
Peter Frost
•
Andrew
Gough		 Fabric – St
Martin’s, Institute
Hall, St Peter’s
and reordering at
St Martin’s
•
Priscilla Cox
•
Paul Tapsell
•
Doug Bubb
•
John Bennett
•
Steve
Jackson
•
Roger
Jackson*		 Social
•
Sarah
Bingham
(chair)		 Communications
& Publicity
•
Revd. Carol
•
Anne Lehane
•
Sarah
Bingham

*Denotes non- members of the PCC

In addition:

CHURCH ATTENDANCE FOR 2022

[ NB: Figures in brackets denote previous year’s figures ]

Church attendance averaged 55 (66) adults and 6 (9) children across the year on normal Sundays during 2022, with larger numbers at festivals and when schools were involved in services

Attendance for additional events
Baptisms 48_(35): (24(13)infant,19(20)children 5(2)_adults)
Weddings 9_(5)_
Funerals 23_(28)(13(16)in church, 10(12)_at crematorium or
cemetery )

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Attendance for services Adults Children Total
8:00 and 9:45am
SundayServices Average Attendance		 49_(66)_
(_estimated_39
aged 18-69
years and 10
aged 70 years
plus)		 6_(9)_ 55_(75)_
Easter Services Total Attendance no breakdown no
breakdown		 200 (57)
Christmas Total Attendance no breakdown no
breakdown		 375_(214)_
Special Services during Advent 2021, e.g.
nativities and carol services		 no breakdown no
breakdown		 Congregation and
local community:
596_(418).
Including civic and
school-specific:
1,251(296)._

Joiners and leavers:

8 (10) adults and 2 (2) children and young people joined our worshipping community during 2022. 4 adults and 0 children and young people left our worshipping community during 2022.

Other mission and ministry to Children & Young Families:

A full copy of the Statistics for Mission return is available on request.

Electoral Roll

At the APCM on the 24th April 2022 the number of people on the St Martin’s Electoral Roll was 91. There were two gains and one loss after the APCM so as at the 31st December 2022 the roll is confirmed at 92. The numbers on the roll following the revision in March 2023 will be announced at the APCM

Andrew Gough Electoral Roll Officer

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PUBLIC BENEFIT

1The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to preach good news to the poor.

He has sent me to bind up the broken hearted,

to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners,

2 to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favour and the day of vengeance of our God,

to comfort all who mourn,[3] and provide for those who grieve in Zion – to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes,

the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendour

The vision of our parish is stated within our mission statement. Our mission is to share God’s love and to grow as God’s people

We are registered with the Charity Commission by virtue of the fact that we “Advance Religion for the Public Benefit”, and are required to state our aims in their terms as below

Encouraging and facilitating the practice of Christianity by existing followers and seekers.

Place of worship, including:

Raising awareness and understanding of religious beliefs and practices, including:

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Religious devotional acts, including:

Missionary and outreach work, including:

Work for reconciliation, building community and peace across the parish.

Religious communication, including:

Retreat and pilgrimage, including: A place for short and day retreats.

Advancing religion generally including:

These aims are fulfilled as evidenced in the reports that follow.

Signed:

Revd. Carol Smith

Date; 24[th] March 2023

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Minutes of the Annual Parochial Church Council Meeting held on Sunday 24[th] April 2022 at 11.15am at St Martin’s Church, Herne.

Agenda

Opening Prayer

Revd. Carol welcomed those present and led those attending in an opening prayer

Apologies for absence

Apologies for absence had been received from Joan Jeffers, Tony Millard, Alan Wren, Philip Dixon and Maureen Hadlow

Preliminary Issues

An agenda, full minutes and reports (including accounts) had been sent online and were available in hardcopy form if required by those present. The electoral roll was available for inspection at the back of the church.

Final nominations for the PCC were sought, three having been received. There were no others. However, Anne Ackland had confirmed that she wished to be on the PCC but had not completed a nomination form. It was agreed that the PCC could use its power to co-opt her as a member.

The minutes would be signed off if approved.

Andrew Gough, as PCC secretary confirmed that there had been no proxies received

Part 1

The Vestry Meeting

Revd. Carol explained that historically the vestry meeting would often be held privately but nowadays churches hold it in public as part of the full APCM.

  1. Apologies as above

  2. The minutes of the vestry meeting held on 24[th] June 2021 were agreed as a correct record. Proposer Andrew Gough Seconder Sheila Gough. They were unanimously approved

  3. There were no matters arising

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  1. Election of Churchwardens (two positions vacant) and Deputy Churchwardens (two positions).

  2. Two candidates had put their names forward as Churchwarden.

Lisa Crowhurst (for re- election)

Proposed by Lisa Seed Seconded by Roger Jackson

Robert Christopher Exley (Chris Exley)

Proposed by Susan Record Seconded by Richard Chant

There being no other candidates and everyone being in favour, both candidates were duly elected as Churchwardens for the coming year.

  1. There were two candidates for deputy Churchwardens:

Sarah Catherine Bingham Alan Richard King Proposed by Lisa Crowhurst Proposed by Lisa Crowhurst Seconded by Chris Exley. Seconded by Sarah Bingham There being no other candidates and everyone being in favour, Sarah Catherine Bingham and Alan Richard King were duly elected as Deputy Churchwardens for the coming year

  1. Revd. Carol thanked Lisa for her considerable work as Churchwarden over the past eight months and also to Sarah Bingham and Paul Tapsell for being such willing and able support as Deputies. It was good that the church now had a full team of wardens.

  2. There being no other business the vestry meeting was concluded.

Part 2

The Annual Meeting

  1. Apologies were given as above.

  2. Church information as given in the APCM booklet was taken as read. Also, the general reports were to be read Carolyn Thomas, from the floor, asked why there has been no written report

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on Messy Church. Sarah Bingham answered that by admitting that although a report had been sought she has not had an opportunity to compile this, However she was invited to give an oral report on both the Messy Church and the Worship band

Revd. Carol thanked the members of the band and all the helpers at Messy Church.

  1. Minutes of the annual meeting held on Sunday, 24[th] June 2021. The minutes were approved unanimously.

  2. There were no matters arising that would not be covered by the agenda.

  3. Revd. Carol then introduced Ms S J Martin (“SJ”) from the Diocese of Canterbury. She

  4. was the spokesperson for the Diocese on the initiative of the Parish Giving scheme and upon this subject she addressed the meeting . (Full details of the scheme are set out as an appendix at the end of these minutes) but the following is a brief synopsis

    • a. The scheme is a simple means whereby members of the congregation can pledge money to the parish but it is paid to the Diocese which administers distribution and claims Gift Aid on the donations where appropriate.

    • b. Money may be monthly donations or in lump sums

    • c. Monthly donations can be index linked to inflation so that there is an increase in payment in each year hopefully to reflect the increase in expenditure that the church may suffer. Donors, however, can opt out of this

    • d. Payments are taken at the start of each month. This eases administration but it is noted that some donors may find this difficult for cash flow, especially if their income is received later in the month.

    • e. After administration (and there is no charge made to the parish) all donations received, including Gift Aid would be paid to each parish in one lump sum towards the end of each month

    • f. Any church can participate and there does not have to be a full 100% participation from congregants. Any existing paying scheme can run parallel to this.

    • g. To participate there has to be a resolution of the PCC and clearly the congregation need to understand how the scheme works

    • h. Following questions from the members present. SJ confirmed that there was no intention that the Diocese would first take their Parish Share which was due to the Diocese and pay the balance only. All payments are made gross.

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I hope you will have read my written Vicar’s Report in your Annual Meeting pack so there’ll be no need to repeat what is there. Except, perhaps, the ending! Where I said:

“As we look ahead, my faith gives me hope for God’s church: so long as we keep praying, worshipping and serving the community – and one another – together, in the Name of Christ.

Thank you for your faith and for your service, whatever shape or form it takes or may yet take. Let us hope and pray that more and more, our fellowship may bear the characteristics of the early church, as together …

“They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity — all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved.” (Acts 2.46-47)”

In the current financial crisis – and please make no mistake, the church is in crisis – we are all going to have dig much deeper and be more resource-full, including connecting with the wider community, in order to pay our way for the ministry we receive. This is the reality, hence inviting SJ Martin to speak to us today. How will we respond? This is our challenge.

Everything we do or may yet seek to do together must begin and end with prayer if we are to remain faith-full – and hope-full for the future. We are not the first generation to have such concerns and it is doubtful that we will be the last. Yet look back at the long and varied history of this parish church and we can see that God has always provided.

In a fortnight’s time at our Restoration Celebration weekend, we will be celebrating the External Stonework repairs carried out over some four and a half years, thanks to Heritage Lottery and other grant funding. We will have the opportunity to thank our dedicated Architect, Rena Pitsili-Graham, contractors, stonemasons, funders and all who were involved in this extensive project.

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This will be important: but even more important is the opportunity this will give us for our Church Open Day on Saturday 7th May when we will ‘fling wide the gates’ for all in the community plus those passing by to drop in and join us. There will be cake! Trips up the tower! Stalls inside and outside in the churchyard! An afternoon concert! Cream Teas! YET THIS DAY WILL ALSO BE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR WHOEVER COMES TO MEET WITH GOD … my friends, let us recognise this opportunity to share our faith with others in real and tangible ways. Let us “Always be ready to give the reason for the hope that is within us …” (1 Peter 3.15) – or in the New Living Translation, as it is put, “ … worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it.”

Together with the members of our newly elected PCC, I will be encouraging and seeking more opportunities to connect with the people of our parish. At present, I estimate we have 16,000 people in the parish of Herne with Greenhill when we take into account all the new housing. Our Electoral Roll currently stands at 95: that’s less than one percent of the population. We clearly have work to do! It is the Lord’s work. God is on our side. God wants to help us. What do we lack? Is it confidence? Is it a perceived lack of resources? God will provide. So let’s pull together and pray that God will give us whatever we need to reach the people we are called and placed here to serve. Then let us go out and serve them, in the Name of the Risen Lord Jesus, in the power of the Holy Spirit and to the praise and glory of God the Father. Amen.

  1. Andrew Gough in his capacity as electoral roll secretary confirmed that at the APCM in June 2021 there had been 95members on the electoral roll. Subsequently following (and including the latest revision in March 2022) three people had been added to the role but seven people had been removed. Accordingly, there were now ninety-one (91) members on the electoral roll which meant that there were still nine lay places available on the PCC. Five had already been filled and four places were now available for nominations (Anne Lehane and Denise Smith were standing down). He confirmed that the full electoral roll was available for inspection at the church during the APCM.

There were no questions. He confirmed that congregants could join the electoral roll at any time and not merely at the time of any revision before an APCM.

  1. The annual report of the proceedings of the PCC during 2021 was taken as read. There were no questions.

  2. The Churchwarden’s Report was taken as read. Lisa Crowhurst had nothing to add.

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  1. Sheila Gough, as treasurer, introduced the 2021 financial reports for St Martin’s and St Peter’s Greenhill.

  2. a. Once again it had been a challenging year especially because of the Covid restrictions and loss of general income. Total income for the year was £127,218.

  3. b. As compared to 2020 there had been an increase in collections at services, and voluntary receipts and church activities including weddings

  4. c. However, there has been a decrease in planned giving

  5. d. Gift aid claims are still useful source of income for the church but there has been a slight decrease but this was mainly due to timing and when claims were processed.

  6. e. Total expenditure was £128,479.

  7. f. The biggest expense is our Parish Share to the Diocese. The Church was only able to pay £49.954 leaving a shortfall of £24,769 for the year.

  8. g. There has been an increase in expenses especially utilities and insurance. This was likely to be larger in 2022

  9. h. The church is actually making a monthly deficit of over £4000. This is currently taken from reserves.

  10. i. Reference was made to the statements of assets and liabilities where it was pointed out that there was a shortfall in payment of the Parish Share of £18,446 for the year 20117/2018 which when added to the shortfall of for this year 2021 means that the church owes over £43,000. It is not known whether the Diocese will seek recovery of the money.

  11. j. Both St Peters and St Martin’s Halls made a small surplus from lettings last year

  12. k. Sheila Gough invited questions but there were none.

  13. l. The financial accounts were commended to those present to be approved and were approved unanimously.

  14. m. Revd. Carol thanked Sheila Gough for her work as treasurer. There was a small finance team that assisted her comprising Revd. Carol and Priscilla Cox. If there were other members who would be willing to assist Sheila in working in this small finance team then they should contact Sheila or Revd. Carol.

  15. Appointment of Auditors for St Martin’s and St Peter’s Greenhill

  16. a. Sheila Gough proposed that PG Lemon LLP of 22 to 26 Bank Street Herne Bay Kent CT6 5EA should be re- appointed as independent examiner for the present financial year.

  17. b. This was seconded by Sarah Bingham

  18. c. Those present voted unanimously for the reappointment.

  19. The Report on the proceedings of the Deanery Synod was taken as read and there was nothing to add.

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  1. The Fabric Committee report was taken as read. There was nothing further to add. Thanks were given to the Committee members for their stewardship of the church buildings throughout the year. Particular thanks were also given to Steve King as caretaker who worked very hard on looking after the buildings even when closed.

  2. Appointment of members of the PCC

  3. a. Denise Smith and Anne Lehane were retiring from the PCC and Revd. Carol thanked them for their help and support during their terms of office.

  4. b. Three candidates had been nominated to take positions on the PCC.

Andrew John Gough (end of office but re-standing as a candidate to the PCC) Proposed Priscilla Cox Seconded by Peter Frost

Douglas Robert Bubb (end of office but re-standing as a candidate to the PCC ) Proposed by Sheila Gough Seconded by Priscilla Cox

Hilary Burnage (as a new candidate)

Proposed by Priscilla Cox and Seconded by Joan Goble

There being no other candidates all nominations were accepted

Deborah Waller was now a licenced lay reader for the parish and could be a member of the PCC in her own right of office even though she was currently an elected member. There were no objections to that appointment being made.

As has been referred to previously, Anne Ackland had confirmed that she wished to be on the PCC but had not completed a nomination form in time. It was agreed that the PCC could use its power to co-opt her as a member.

Thanks were given to those who had been PCC members and to those continuing on the council.

  1. The New Church Directory. Andrew Gough confirmed that, hopefully, the final version of the directory was available for inspection at the rear of the church. Subject to any changes made over the next couple of weeks it would be printed as the second edition. This was the only way that general communications could be undertaken as names and

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communication details given on the electoral roll could only be used for purposes connected with that.

  1. Revd. Carol then introduced the reports from the Church Organisations and Committees. They demonstrated the diversity of interests and responsibilities that people took on within the life of the church. She hoped that reading the reports would encourage people to join some of the organisations or offer support. All reports were taken as read and there were no questions. Thanks were given to all persons who contributed to the life and administration of the church. In particular

  2. a. Susan and Keith Record for the bell ringing

  3. b. Susan Record and Chris Exley for the choir

  4. c. Claire Stay for arranging the churchyard maintenance team

  5. d. Liz Sellen for the flower arrangers

  6. e. Sheila Bennett for the Fortnight Bible Study group

  7. f. Andrew Gough for administering Gift Aid

  8. g. The PCC members for its mission and evangelism

  9. h. The pastoral team for pastoral matters. The team needs to be reconvened. Currently it comprises Revd. Carol, Lisa Crowhurst, Sheila Gough Vanessa Worrel and Ann Ackland

  10. i. Jo Hollings for safeguarding. Revd. Carol confirmed that Jo Hollings would be stepping down as the safeguarding officer for the churches. Thanks were given to her for bringing the current administration and DBS checks up to date. A new officer would be required

  11. j. Thanks to the many members of the congregation who serve as school governors

  12. k. Wendy Dinley for administering the bookings for the St Martin’s Church Hall

  13. l. Wendy Dinley for arranging the St Martins’ readers and intercessors

  14. m. Andrew Gough as sacristan and server

  15. n. Mary Jewiss for the Tapestry which is going to be revealed in May at the Restoration celebrations.

  16. o. Carolyn Thomas for the enormous success of the Tuesday Toddlers Group

  17. p. Joan Jeffers for her role as wedding administrator

  18. q. Jean Dilnot (Dilly)and Sarah Bingham for respectively arranging hall bookings and the worship at St Peters’ Greenhill.

  19. r. Revd. Carol, also thanked the church cleaning team for huge their efforts throughout the year.

  20. Revd. Carol confirmed that the Parochial Church Council would be commissioned on Sunday 22[nd] May at the 10am Sunday service. The date of the first PCC meeting after the APCM will, however, be Monday 9[th] May 2022 at 7pm in the Ridley Room.

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  1. Any Other Business. Revd. Carol invited questions from the floor. There were none. Revd. Carol then thanked everybody who had helped and provided service throughout the year. Although some individuals had been named already, there were so many who assisted in the life of the church in different ways and all should congratulate themselves

Lisa Crowhurst, as Churchwarden, thanked Revd. Carol, Revd, John Huffman and Deborah Waller, for all their hard work, enthusiasm and ministry throughout the year. It was a huge task and we were all grateful for their guidance and support.

  1. There being no further business the meeting was concluded and Revd. Carol led those present in a prayer and blessing.

God who has called us to be the church, in this place today we have worshiped. We have prayed, we have sung, we have listened for your challenge.

In this place today we have met. We have talked, we have shared, we have made decisions.

Now our time together draws to a close and we go back out into the world. As we go out, fill our hearts with hope.

As we live as followers of The Way, embolden us to share our light with the world.

As we are parts of various communities, challenge us to build community wherever and however we can.

Over the year to come, move within and among this community of faith, help us to live up to the goals that have been set before us, strengthen us in ways we hope for and in ways we do not expect, so that next year when we gather again we may look back on another year past, reflect on your constancy through every season, and continue to hope for the years that are to come.

This we pray in the name of the Risen Lord Jesus, in whose Name You send us, in the power of the Holy Spirit, to live and work to your praise and glory. Amen.

The meeting concluded at 12.15pm.

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THE APCM REPORTS FOR 2022

Vicar’s Annual 2022 report for St Martin-in-Herne with St Peter’s Greenhill

The fourteen-year-old me once asked my English teacher why time passed so slowly? It seemed to me then that the school summer holidays couldn’t come fast enough. There came the reply, “Carol, the older one gets the quicker the time goes.” I didn’t care much for his response yet now I get it! Particularly as I contemplate retirement from full-time ministry after fifty years in a variety of workplaces. You and I have travelled together for a little over six of those years. And it has been both a pleasure and a joy to serve as your parish priest.

Now to the purpose of this written report, which is to reflect upon happenings of note in the calendar year, 2022.

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We built upon this at our Parish Away Day on Saturday 24[th] September when hopes for the future were identified, in particular:

Looking to the future, these (and any other mission and development hopes that may be identified) will feed into the consultation that will begin with a view to producing a current contextual Herne St Martin’s with St Peter’s Greenhill Parish Profile and, therefore, the needs to be met under the leadership of a new parish priest.

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None of the foregoing would be possible without the help and support of our Churchwardens (Lisa Crowhurst, Chris Exley) Deputy Wardens (Sarah Bingham, Alan King) , Ministers (all named earlier in this report) , PCC Secretary (Andrew Gough) and members of the PCC (please see the list of members recorded elsewhere) and others who have provided reports for this booklet, and who volunteer their time and gifts on an ad hoc basis, so thank you to each and every one of you for your fellowship and service in the Gospel. My particular thanks also go to our Treasurer (Sheila Gough) for her diligence and efficiency in reporting and managing the church finances in these tough financial times.

We none of us know what God has in store for us in the future, but as a parish church, you have much to build upon. So, I hope and continue to pray for you, that you will see fruitful growth and development of your church fellowship and outreach into the community in the coming years.

I commend to you the reports that follow in this booklet, which speak for themselves.

Yours, in love and prayer, and in the service of Christ.

Revd. Carol Smith March 2023

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REPORTS REQUIRED UNDER THE CHURCH REPRESENTATION RULES 2020

Report from the Electoral Roll Secretary as at 31 December 2022

At the APCM in April 2022 there were 91 members on the electoral Roll. As at December 31 2022 we had 92 members on the roll, one having passed away and two new members having applied in October 2022. No formal revision had taken place.

The numbers on the roll following the March 2023 revision will be given orally at the APCM and that will determine the number of PCC representatives to be elected.

Andrew Gough, Electoral Roll Secretary February 2023

An annual report on the proceedings of the Parochial Church Council during 2022

Andrew Gough continued to act as PCC secretary for the year.

There have been nine meetings during the year of which two have been by way of an online Zoom facility and seven at face-to-face meetings. In addition, there was a further meeting in February of a steering committee to consider the Diocesan Envisioning programme. Usually there would be ten meetings with no meeting in August or December. We missed a meeting in April 2022 as this was to coincide with the APCM due to be held that month.

There is guidance for the conduct of online meetings and if votes are taken, then those voting must be present at the on line the meeting itself. Also, emergency business has been conducted online by email. This is again permitted pursuant to the Church Representation Rules 2020. On line meetings are usually recorded with the consent of the participants. The recording is expunged once the minutes have been approved at a PCC meeting.

We also held an Extraordinary PCC meeting in December 2022 to discuss our Parish Vision and to review the Parish Away day. The meeting was open to members of the congregation.

The PCC has continued to conduct its business efficiently and thanks must go to all PCC Members. They always read the agenda and supporting documents (or so they tell the PCC Secretary) and debate all issues with much consideration, politely and with good humour. We prefer face to face meetings as this enables debate to be undertaken fully and we usually have cake at the refreshment break which is much appreciated!

All minutes (unless confidential) are available for inspection from the PCC secretary.

The following is a summary of the principal business conducted

  1. Finalising the new Church Directory (2[nd] Edition)

  2. Considering and debating the Deanery Report “working towards a flourishing future and sustainable budget” (the Envisioning Programme) and completing a questionnaire on the ministry of the church at St Martin’s

  3. Appointing a steering committee to review the questionnaire replies

  4. Arranging the visit of Revd. George Fisher to the Parish Mission weekend on the 2[nd] and 3[rd] April 2022

  5. Planning and implementing the Parish Mission Away Day on 24[th] September 2022

  6. Arranging a church open day in May to celebrate the completion of the final stage of the St Martin’s Church restoration programme

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  1. Continuing to review and approve the work of the Fabric Committee (see separate report). Especially repairs to the church door, the new wheel chair ramp access, the condition of the War Memorial and lopping trees nearest the church at St Martin’s

  2. Formally appointing PC Lemon LLP as the independent examiner for the annual accounts

  3. Approving the 2021 accounts (the 2022 accounts are approved at a PCC meeting in March 2023 for presentation to the APCM in 2023)

  4. Considering the arrangements for the APCM in April 2022 (arrangements for the 2023 APCM are finalised in February/March 2023)

  5. Following the October 2019 APCM resolution to give the PCC authority to arrange postal voting at an APCM the PCC resolved not to adopt postal voting at the APCM in 2022 (a discretion that was permitted by the APCM resolution) .

  6. Reviewing, at the May PCC meeting, the minutes of the APCM on 24[th] April 2022 which were considered to be accurate and confirming that these could be submitted to the annual meeting in April 2023 for approval and the appointment of all church officers and the appointment of chairpersons to the various committees

  7. Agreeing the reinstatement of the chalice at communion first with intincted wafers and then drinking from the cup separately without intincting wafers

  8. Agreeing to move parish giving away from direct giving to the parish but via the Parish Giving Scheme and appointing a finance steering committee to publicise the scheme and organise the transition

  9. Pledged Harvest collection to the work of Catching Lives (for the homeless in Canterbury) and the local food bank.

  10. Resolving those collections at the Christmas Services to be given to Cruse Bereavement Centre and to the Salvation Army locally; that from the Christingle Service to go to the Children’s Society

  11. Receiving safeguarding reports from Anne Ackland as safeguarding officer. See resolution and further declaration below.

  12. Discussing potential repairs to the Church Organ

  13. Passing the following formal resolutions

  14. a. Accepting the appointment of Anne Ackland as the new safeguarding officer and to apply the approved parish safeguarding statement (July 2022)

  15. b. to arrange for giving to be collected through the Parish Giving Scheme and to register with PGS

  16. c. Agreeing a correction to the Electoral Roll by removal of one person who had passed away

  17. d. Approving, (on-line) the GDPR privacy policy

  18. e. Approving, (on- line) the appointment of service engineers for the gas boilers

  19. f. Seeking by on- line resolution Diocesan approval to repair damage to the West church doors at St Martin’s Herne

  20. g. the appointment of sides persons to assist at church services

The PCC confirms that it has complied with section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 with regard to its duty to follow the House of Bishops guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. The Parish Safeguarding Statement is available for inspection and is on the Church website.

Andrew Gough, PCC Secretary February 2023

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Financial Review for 2022 Reserves policy and Appendix A for the financial statements

Please see the attached detailed Financial Statements which show that a small surplus of £5,928 was achieved in 2022. These accounts are prepared on a “Receipts and Payment” basis.

Some points to note: -

We received the residue of the Gwendoline Pritchard Will Trust in the sum of £49,902 and also a £500 legacy from the Estate of Sheila Roberts.

We received two grants, one for £750 in connection with the restoration of the War Memorial and a grant of £7,400 from the Church Council towards heating costs.

We saw a decrease in our planned giving and gift aid receipts but collections at services increased by over £2,000.

Tax recovered on gift aid receipts in 2022 was down over the previous year by £563.

Fund raising events were able to restart and we have to thank Priscilla Cox for organising a BBQ and Harvest Supper which together raised over £680 and also to Sarah Bingham for organising a wine and wisdom and the Christmas Fair which together raised over £1,230.

Both St Martin’s and St Peter’s Church Halls continue to pay their way and both Halls recorded profits last year.

In respect of expenses, we paid our Parish Share in full but in order to do so we had to use £17,849 from our reserves because our monthly income just does not cover our outgoings.

We saw an increase in all of our other outgoings especially utilities and insurance premiums.

Thanks to the rise in interest rates, the interest on our CCLA investments amounted to £1,729.

I would like to thank Andrew Gough for administering the Gift Aid emoluments (including making the claim for rebate of tax); his help is invaluable to me.

Reserves Policy

We do not currently have a reserves policy. This means keeping a certain amount of funds in the bank account ring fenced to cover emergency situations for particular projects or future work. For example, sums set aside for the maintenance of the organ, the bells or buildings.

It is our policy to invest our fund balances with the CBF Church of England Deposit Fund

Sheila Gough, Treasurer March 2023

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Report from the Fabric Committee for 2022 on the condition of the church buildings

The Fabric Committee met regularly throughout the year and continues to monitor the condition of St. Martin’s Church, Herne Church Hall and St Peter’s Church, carrying out minor repairs and necessary maintenance and arranging for servicing of equipment as required. A small sub-committee was set up to deal with health and safety.

In the spring two chestnut trees near the north wall of St Martin’s were trimmed to prevent them causing damage to the building or harm to the public. Later some flagstones in the church path were re-laid as they were becoming uneven and potentially dangerous.

There was a great deal of discussion about ways to improve disabled access to St. Martins. It was finally decided that larger ramps were needed in the porch and by the organ, allowing disabled access into the church via the side door from the porch. These are now in place and working well.

The church architect had identified the need for repairs to the two south doors and the west door at St Martin’s. After a number of meetings with the architect and the diocese permission has been granted by the diocese for the repairs to go ahead. It is planned to retain as much of the old oak doors as possible, to remove the rotten wood from the bottom of the doors and to replace that with seasoned oak cut into the old timber. The north door was painted with a special preservative solution and the others doors will be similarly treated when the repairs are complete. The work is expected to be carried out in Spring 2023.

There are regular checks to ensure that all gutters are kept clear, and a drone inspection of the roof at St. Martin’s revealed no problems. Repairs to some guttering will be completed in the Spring. Our caretaker, Steve King, regularly checks the roof and gutters at the Church Hall and St. Peter’s. There have been instances of vandalism to the shed in St Martins churchyard and it is planned to strengthen the walls of the shed with additional boarding. This will be carried out in spring 2023.

In St. Martin’s, St. Peter’s and the Church Hall there are problems with lack of storage space for play equipment and items used by regular groups. It is hoped to build some extra cupboards or shelves to ease the problem.

We are indebted to members of the committee and congregation who have the expertise and time to help with maintenance and repairs and record our very grateful thanks to them.

This forms the Churchwarden’s Report on the Fabric of the Church Buildings pursuant to section 50 of the Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction and Care of Churches Measure 2018

Priscilla Cox, chair of committee and Lisa Crowhurst and Chris Exley as Churchwardens

A Report on the 2022 proceedings of the Deanery Synod

This year deanery meetings have mainly been concerned with the existing state of our churches and congregations and the ways in which we might engage for future mission. All churches particularly want to reach out to children and young people and to rebuild their ministry with young families

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following a decline in church attendance since the pandemic. We considered the five marks of mission and we shared details of events and activities going particularly well in our individual churches.

In March Ben Hatfield, Diocesan Children and Young People Ministry Adviser, came to synod and shared his thoughts on current ministry to young people and families. He said that in the past 20 years church attendance has dropped by 61% and that modern churches like Vineyard are attracting young people, rather than traditional churches. He said that less than 50% of people return to church as adults and that children’s views are influenced by the way their parents view religion. As a result of these discussions, we realised that we need to rethink children’s ministry, and we considered the idea of appointing a schools’ chaplain for the deanery.

In May Bishop Rose, Bishop of Dover, came to synod and reintroduced her theme of “Changed Lives - Changing Lives”. We considered what we have achieved as a deanery and whether we act as Christians in our daily lives. Bishop Rose said that the church is in a spiritual crisis - not a financial crisis. She asked whether it is unrealistic to keep all our churches open and whether we care more for our buildings than for sharing the Good News.

All deaneries have been asked to complete a deanery plan of our plans and expectations for the future. These will be fed into a Diocesan plan that will help the diocese identify areas that particularly need support for growth and development, and any particular areas of concern. There is a central fund that could be approached for a grant to help an initiative for growth, particularly with young people.

At our synods in June and October we considered our own deanery plan and in October a deanery roadshow helped us look at the current state of our churches. Each of our parishes has been asked to complete a form to show its plans and desired outcomes for the future, and how these will be supported.

In Herne and Greenhill, we have still to complete our individual plan. Like everyone else we need to focus on rebuilding our congregation and in particular reaching out to young people and their families. Our situation is different though as our vicar is due to retire at Easter 2023. Although it will be really useful to have help from a school chaplain our priority will be to make a case for the appointment of a new incumbent. We will need to show new ideas for mission, reaching out not only to families and building on the fantastic relationship we have with the Herne church schools, but also to the large numbers of new families due to move into housing developments in the parish. We will also have to prove that our parish is financially viable.

Priscilla Cox, Deanery representative March 2023

The Church wardens APCM report for 2022

We’re back!

Actually, that is not strictly true, as we never went away. The churches of Herne and Greenhill continued to function throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, but in a very different way. Over the last three years we learned a lot about Coronavirus, and about ourselves, and now, as we review the

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past year ahead of our Annual Parochial Church Meeting, we are getting used to the new ‘normal’. We are slowly getting back to a fully functioning church family. Most of what we do as a church has re-started and church life is becoming busy again. Yes, sadly we have lost a few people along the way, but we have also gained new people, and we look forward to discovering the skills they bring with them. We must, of course, be thankful to God for the contribution of those no longer with us, but we should also pray with excitement for the new beginnings we will experience in the coming months. But, of course, the work doesn’t stop there. Our attendance levels are very much back to pre-pandemic levels, but there are still empty spaces in the pews. We are experiencing financial challenges, and all of us are affected in some way, be it large or small. This could be helped if our church family was to grow further, and our mission must be to take up the challenge with relish and with prayer. No work is too hard for the Lord, and Revd. Carol frequently reminds us, ‘God is good…. All the time!’ He will help us grow if we ask for his help.

Looking back over the year, it was a sad day when we had to say goodbye to Revd. John Huffman. Herne and Greenhill did what it does best and welcomed John with open arms, and his review of his time with us and his vision in his final sermon were both poignant and a joy to behold. His departure created a heavier load for Revd. Carol to bear, with the assistance of Lay Reader Deborah Waller, who has stepped up admirably to assist where she can. In referring to the welcome we gave John, I should not be surprised. Whilst we may struggle sometimes with the temperature of the building, the warmth of the welcome extended at the door is a great joy, and long may it continue!

It has been good to hear that the younger members of our church family are not forgotten. The Tuesday Toddlers group, Little Fishes and Messy Church are thriving, and our connections with our church schools are becoming stronger – something which we will need to work hard to maintain after Revd. Carol’s retirement. The involvement of the children as worship leaders is an exciting prospect, and we should encourage them at any opportunity.

Members of our various committees and organisations have worked hard over the year too. We are fortunate to have the skills of the members of the Fabric Committee for example. It is the job of the Churchwardens to oversee the care and maintenance of our church buildings and grounds, and without this committee, it would be a vast task. Under Priscilla’s chairmanship very little is missed, and there is usually someone who can deal with minor issues or knows someone outside the church family who can.

The PCC and Finance committees have had much to occupy their minds as can be seen from their reports. Our social events are beginning to re-appear. Our musicians have worked hard over the year, not just on Sundays but behind the scenes too, the flower team, cleaning team, churchyard team have all got on with their own things quietly and often un-noticed. All are volunteers, and we are indebted to all of them for their labours. The thanks of the churchwardens go to anyone who does anything in the church, publicly or in the background – ‘a variety of gifts’, as it were, but without you our task would be much harder. If you are new to St. Martin’s or St. Peter’s, we won’t pounce on you as soon as you walk through the door for the first time, but if you want to join one of our teams you will be more than welcome and your contribution will be appreciated.

Finally, we must note the work done by Revd. Carol. It is difficult to quantify the work of a Vicar, but I sometimes wonder when she sleeps! Apart from her role with us in the parish, Carol has duties at Deanery and Diocese level, and in a civic role too as Chaplain to the Lord Mayor. In the short time she has left with us we must give thanks for everything she does as our Vicar, and assure her of our support and prayers. In my previous parish I used to joke that behind a good Vicar is a good Vicar’s wife! And so, we must also be grateful to Brian for the support and assistance he gives Carol. Only they know that part of the role of the Vicar’s spouse, but it is nonetheless important, and should be noted with our thanks.

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As a member of our Music team, you will not be surprised that I end my report by paraphrasing a hymn, which I feel encapsulates why we are here. Whether our commitment to Christ is a dipping of toes into the water or we are in up to our necks we pray;

‘Your will, not mine, O Lord,

However hard it be,

Lead me by your own hand,

Choose out the path for me’

Chris Exley & Lisa Crowhurst Churchwardens February 2023

NB the churchwarden’s report on the fabric of the church is given by the Fabric Committee and acknowledged as such .

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GENERAL REPORTS FROM CHURCH ORGANISATIONS

We would normally expect to receive reports from many of our church groups but regrettably the work of some groups remains curtailed or has even stopped because of the Covid pandemic and continuing concerns.

For the record we are missing reports from St Martin's Saturday Coffee, Sunday after-service refreshments, St Peter's Greenhill, the Social Committee, St Peter's Community Café, and Tea & Chat (outreach afternoon tea) and the Bible Study group. These events did not take place fully during the year (for example, after service refreshments only started in October).

The Bible Study group had a series of short on- line study meetings thanks to the work and guidance of Sheila Bennett.

We celebrated the completion of the restoration work in May 2022 with the publication of a separate guide book covering the work.

There is no report specifically on communications and publicity but during the year much has devolved to communications on line and the second edition of the church directory has proved invaluable. Also new notice boards have finally been erected in early 2022 to publicise our events and services and the website has been reviewed

August Activity Days

We had an amazing time in August at our free Friday activity days run at St Peter's church. This outreach is hugely valuable and assists greatly our families who find the summer holidays a difficult and expensive time to manage. If anyone would like to make a contribution to the running of these this year, please do get in touch. If you are able to volunteer on one of the Fridays in August, again we would be hugely grateful for your help and support.

Sarah Bingham February 2023

Children’s and Sunday School report

Children have been welcomed at every Sunday service with communal table activities on the first and third Sundays, at St. Martin’s and St. Peter’s churches respectively. These have included single poster type of words and pictures (usually displayed on the church display boards afterwards) to individual items such as mobiles which may be taken home. All the activities are linked with the lectionary and/or theme for the service by regular communication with those leading the services. Huge thanks to Shirley Frost for organising these activities and providing many of the resources.

On the second and fourth Sundays and occasional fifth Sundays during term-time children are welcomed to the Ridley Room where they follow the ROOTs programme of learning which is again linked with the lectionary and service patterns throughout the church year. Grateful thanks to Anne Post and Jamie Wraight for organising, resourcing and leading these sessions.

Each Sunday service has a regular slot where the children are invited to come out to the front of the church and share their learning, this may involve talking to the congregation or just simply demonstrating their creativity. At least one of the youngsters leads the congregation in prayer. The children’s presence is always enjoyed and often some very profound comments are made which

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provide the worshippers with a chance for an alternative reflection. We are all very inspired by the families who take part and grateful for their encouragement of the children that they bring along.

Deborah Waller March 2023

The Churchyard team maintenance report for 2022

The Churchyard gardening team were incredibly busy in 2022.

We uncovered the Public Right of Way that runs long the former Red Lion pub and cleared all the way to the field at the back of the churchyard. This took several attempts and some very strong words to the various large fallen tree branches and the thick mass of brambles, but we got there in the end. We have now created a path that is suitable for walkers and horses to use. We lined the path on the other side with large branches and are creating a bramble hedge to mark the boundary and hide the shed.

In the winter of 2021 fuchsia cuttings were taken and during the Spring these grew into plants large enough to be plant out in various places in the churchyard beds. Most survived the heat in the summer and hopefully this year they’ll grow even more and start flowering.

During the Summer our lovely group of enthusiasts weeded, tidied, planted, divided, seed scattered, scarified and watered.

We made a huge step forward in what we want to finally achieve, it’s going to take a while, but we know what the end goal is going to look like.

In the Autumn we thinned out the mass of Ox-eyed daisies and planted little clumps in and around the meadow areas. Hopefully these will take and speed rapidly and we can finally get our meadow and all the flowers in it up and running.

We cleared the War Memorial in time for Remembrance Sunday and there are all sorts of flowers that bloom throughout the year around it now.

We could always use some extra pairs of hands, so if anyone would like to join us, no experience necessary, we would love to hear from you.

We are a very friendly bunch who meet on the 1st Saturday and 3rd Wednesday of every month from 11am-1pm (not January it’s too cold), then please email me at claire.stay@mac.com and I will add you to our list. Just come to whatever sessions you can, if it’s only a few times a year and just for an hour then that’s perfect.

Half way through the session there’s always homemade cake and a hot drink……and obviously a chat.

So, here’s to a fabulous 2023 and lots more to do.

Thank you.

Claire Stay January 2023

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The Flower Arrangers report for 2022

As you all know the past year has been challenging but I think all the ladies have risen to the challenge and have arranged some beautiful displays especially for the main events of Easter, Harvest Festival and Christmas. The rising costs of both flowers and sundries has not helped but I believe we have still managed to control any costs being passed to the church and kept this to a minimum where possible. We have received very few monetary donations but we have had a substantial amount of silk flowers donated to the team which we have made good use of and we are grateful to the lady who gave them to us.

We are kept up to date with any relevant information and dates including weddings, funerals and school concerts.

If anyone would like to join our merry band, they would be made very welcome and my door is always open for anyone whatever the query or question.

Liz Sellen, Flower arranger January 2023

Gift Aid Matters for 2022 (and a note for 2023)

Gift Aid continues to be a very helpful contribution to the church finances. Pay your income tax and the Church can get a 25% bonus on any donations that you make. As at the 31[st] December 2022 we still had 54 parties who have each made a Gift Aid declaration and also pledged their payments. If you are a UK tax payer then you can usually qualify and this is achieved simply by signing a declaration form which either myself or the treasurer can provide. We can claim Gift Aid on standing orders and planned giving. In addition, there are the individual donations made via the Gift Aid Envelope Scheme which are given at collections taken at our services throughout the year. If you are lucky enough to be a higher rate tax payer in all cases you can even claim an extra rebate in your tax return.

Our treasurer records receipts for the month in which the payment is made, even if the Gift Aid application was actually for a month several months previously. For the year ending 31 December 2022, St Martins received £10750.00 from all sources, which is lower than the repayment in 2021 which was £11.316. However, this sum does not include repayments from the Gift Aid returns for December 2022 which have not yet been credited.

We still have the Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme (GASDS for short). General money received in our church collection plates or by the bank card reader can qualify. Also. if you have pledged your planned giving (the little blue envelopes) but are not a tax payer then I can count your weekly donation as part of GASDS and get more money that way. There is a limit of £8,000 which can be claimed in any tax year by any charity.

However, please note that the separate monthly envelope scheme will be withdrawn later this year as the cost of buying envelopes is now too expensive for the small number of people who pay in this manner. In case you are embarrassed by not putting your hand in your pocket, when the collection

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plate comes round, please remember there are tokens that you can put into the church plate as evidence that you are giving. Donations can still be made in the plate

Regular Church goers will know that a decision was made in August 2022 to register the church with the central Parish Giving Scheme. This requires pledged payments to be paid by members of the congregation direct to the PGS administration (a separate charity) rather than our church bank account. It is easy to set up and you can do so on line, by telephone or a postal application. If you require help. please speak to me or Sheila Gough.

PGS then claims the Gift Aid and pays monthly all payments (that is the donation and the claimed Gift Aid) to our bank account. However, PGS works independently from the Canterbury Diocese and the Diocese will withdraw its Gift Aid administration from April 2023. So those persons who continue to pay direct to our church will be reliant upon me making a separate claim to HMRC for Gift Aid. This is an unnecessary duplication of administration and I hope that donors will all eventually register themselves with PGS and make your monthly payments in that manner please.

Individual donations given in the plate, card reader or by separate Gift Aid envelopes (which are still available) will be the subject of separate direct claims to HMRC which I will make separately.

As a tax payer, Gift Aid is a bonus to the Church and provided that you do pay the tax there is no downside from your point of view. Remember; if you cease to be a tax payer or move address or change your name. please let me know immediately. I have to inform HMRC or PGS.

Andrew Gough, Gift Aid Secretary February2023

Little Fishes Report for 2022

The Little Fishes have met regularly, every Friday morning at St. Peter’s Church, Greenhill providing toys, games and activities for children from babies up to pre-schoolers. During the summer a new sandpit was purchased and that added to the outdoor fun enjoyed during the lovely sunny weather.

On average there are 10 adults – Mums, Dads, Grandparents and childminders - and 15 children who attend regularly plus others whose attendance is more intermittent. It’s always heartening to see how new parents/grandparents are welcomed by the regulars and whilst the children have fun playing, the adults enjoy conversation over a cup of tea or coffee. The provision of refreshments also gives the children a chance to gain confidence in asking for something to drink or eat and to practise being polite.

Grateful thanks must go to Steve, our caretaker for ensuring that the hall is ready and to Anne, Sheila and John for their constant support and encouragement. Finally, we thank the families who join us each week as we continue to offer them outreach and invitations to Church events, both worship and activities such as August Activity days, and to monthly Messy Church.

Deborah Waller March 2023

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Messy Church

Messy church has continued to thrive and we are delighted that many new families have joined us post covid. We regularly welcome about 50 people and enjoy the fellowship of themed crafts, play, worship and food together in our once-a-month sessions on the third Saturday of each month.

We are truly blessed to have Lisa Crowhurst leading worship and Carolyn Thomas who does an amazing job running the kitchen and with her team coordinating a wonderful feast for all those that attend and share with us. Thank you to Steve who helps to set up and clear up at the end.

Thank you to Sarah for coordinating the crafts. If anyone would like to assist with the running of a craft table, or would like to get involved in some way, please let Sarah or Lisa know.

Sarah Bingham February 2023

Mission and evangelism

In the run-up to Christmas, we managed to distribute some 5,000 church Christmas cards, which included details of all the Christmas Services. Distribution again included the new housing on Eddington Park, which initiative is a continuation of the PCC’s mission action planning begun in 2021.

Once again, I would like to express my thanks to John Bennett for organising the Christmas card distribution beyond the schools and to all who were able to assist with deliveries. Christmas Service attendances were very good so it may be safe to assume that the Christmas card distribution was once again a worthwhile exercise.

Revd. Carol Smith March 2023

Pastoral

It was really good to be able to resurrect pastoral visiting, Home Communions and visits to the Residential Homes in our Parish, i.e., Broomfield Lodge and Herne Place. My visits to the Residential Homes are generally monthly unless a resident requests a personal visit. And Liza Seed has continued to visit a resident at Broomfield Lodge on a regular basis.

More recently, we have been able to regroup our Pastoral Team , which includes Liza Seed, Sheila Gough and Deborah Waller. The pastoral ministry will be entrusted to them during the upcoming vacancy, so do be sure to let one of them know if you know of anyone who would like or is in need of a home visit.

Revd. Carol Smith March 2023

Safeguarding report 2022

Church should be a place where everyone can feel safe. Safeguarding is EVERYONE’s responsibility. Since taking over the safeguarding officer role my time has been spent completing the necessary training and familiarising myself with the Diocesan safeguarding Advisors. I am on hand to provide advice and guidance.

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Now I am in the process of compiling an up-to-date register, and I’m sure will soon be reminding those whose trainings need updating.

Anne Ackland Safeguarding officer for Children and Vulnerable Adults February 2023

Schools

Our ministry to our Herne Church of England Infant and Junior Schools continued to grow and is highly valued – and I say, “our”, for the fact remains that many church members act as School Governors! So, the relationship between Herne Church and Schools grows ever stronger and the number of Herne School Services in St Martin’s has increased (see the mission statistics elsewhere in this booklet, particularly Advent/Christmas numbers) .

On two occasions, we were joined by Herne Junior schoolchildren who helped lead the Service. It is hoped to build on this practice and to encourage the children and their parents to attend Sunday worship more regularly.

There has been no ministry provided to Herne Bay High School as it continues to be the case that no matter what is offered, the door remains closed.

No ministry was provided in Briary School in 2022 as none was requested, although it is true to say that this is a ministry-capacity issue.

Revd. Carol Smith March 2023

Herne Church Hall also known as the St. Martin's Church (Institute) hall

The hall currently has 16 regular weekly, twice-weekly, and monthly bookings during the week-days. These maintain a regular income for the upkeep of the hall and weekends are kept for children's parties, Quiz Nights, Wine & Wisdoms and fun raising events for the church and these local groups.

Bookings for Children's Parties and Fund-raising events have increased since Covid lock-down caused cancellations and we are now averaging 3 / 5 bookings over Saturdays and Sundays. We also have ad hoc bookings for Tuition Classes and Playgroup end of year gatherings before the children go to 'big school'

The hall is cleaned and maintained by Steve King and we do ask users to leave it clean & tidy in the hope the previous Booking has left it as it should be.

Wendy Dinley, Hall Booking Secretary February 2023

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St. Martin's Church Readers & Intercessors

The vicar, Revd. Carol currently compiles the Herne & Greenhill Service Schedule and Ministry Rota, sends it to me and I put readings to services. I then add names to the readings and people to do Intercessions.

I produce the Readers Rota every four months and you get to read two or three times in that period.

I currently have 16 regular Readers and Intercessors and would appreciate more volunteers, so if you have ever wondered when listening to the readers every Sunday, how do they get to do that, I'd like to try it then please give you name to Revd. Carol or myself.

Wendy Dinley St. Martin's Readers February 2023

St. Martin’s Servers and Chalice bearers 2022

Regrettably, because of concerns following the Covid pandemic, communion services for the most part of 2022 have been conducted without the need for servers. A decision was made not to give wine but wafers could be intincted and offered if required. Communion by wafer alone is sufficient but if the wafer is intincted then a server is present to hold the chalice. However, since January 2023 wine has been offered separately and there has been no intinction of the wafer.

My thanks go to Lisa Crowhurst, Leah Willey, Sheila Gough and Deborah Waller who assist in offering the chalice.

If anybody else would like to come forward and offer to serve at the altar I would be very grateful to hear from them.

Andrew Gough, Sacristan February 2023

St. Martin’s Tapestry- the Tapestry team’s report 2022

The tapestry team has not met together since the Restoration celebrations in May 2022 when the tapestry was first revealed to the public. Moreover, we were also able to get a report and presentation on BBC TV South East News!

The tapestry is now on display in the Lady Chapel at St Martin's Herne. However, I am available for talks about the tapestry production, either in St Martins or at outside venues. One such talk is planned in July for our local History Society; all proceeds to go to much needed Church funds.

Mary Jewiss February 2023

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Tuesday Toddler Report 2022

We started the year with 62 families on our books. We were very grateful to Jamie Wraight who turned up every Monday evening throughout January and February to help arrange the tables and chairs. This was whilst my usual helper (Peter) was recovering from a knee replacement.

On 12th March I attended the Herne Community Day to speak about what we have to offer at Tuesday Toddlers. It was a very successful event which made everyone who attended aware of the range of activities available to us all in the area. I also attended the annual council meeting in order to give a verbal report about our Toddler Group.

In May we added our 80th name to our data base We also welcomed Nicola, a professional photographer specialising in baby and toddler photos.

The lovely summer weather meant we could make good use of the outside space. We enjoyed our usual Teddy Bears’ Picnic and Sports Day and also held a memorable Jubilee party.

In June we had our annual summer outing. This time we went to The Jungle Soft Play area in Quex Park. We were lucky enough to have exclusive use of the facility and a delicious lunch was also provided for us.

In July we responded to the diocesan pushchair appeal for refugee mothers in this country. By this time we had 88 families on our mailing list. The term ended with our Leavers’ Special where we presented Toddler Bibles to the children and a Christian coaster to their parents.

In September, we said our goodbyes to Queen Elizabeth with songs and pictures followed shortly afterwards by a Grandparents’ Day when a good number of grandparents joined us to sing special songs and to help with craft.

In October we had our own Harvest Festival and donated gifts which were added to the church’s collection.

We decided to try something new in November when we held a Toy Swap. The idea was that no money should exchange hands but that good quality unwanted toys could find a new home. The Toy Swap was well received and we will certainly do it again. We were very grateful to Anne Ackland for her help.

We also had another visit from our photographer though unfortunately she was unwell on the day. Nevertheless, her assistant worked hard in her absence to complete the task.

The year ended with our two Christmas parties at which every child received a present from Father Christmas. Thank you, Doug for all your help! By this point, we had 96 families on our emailing list although some of these families no longer attend.

We are very lucky to have a dedicated, hard-working, and reliable team of helpers - so a massive 'Thank You' to Val, Theresa and Fran and also to Petula (who provides delicious cupcakes for our raffle each week) and Pauline, our supply cover. Without your support, none of this would be possible!

Carolyn Thomas January 2023

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Weddings 2022- St Martin’s Church in Herne

We had 9 weddings during 2022 which was so joyful after the Pandemic and Lockdown restrictions previously. The first wedding was in February and the last one of 2022 was in December.

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee was celebrated in June (little did we know then just how special this was). In July the Lambeth Conference was held at the University of Kent, so it was a busy time for our Clergy.

We held our Weddings’ Preparation morning at St Martin’s on the 5[th] March. It was wonderful to see all the couples mixing with one another and chatting about their weddings. Refreshments prepared by Priscilla Cox were gratefully received.

Paperwork was completed by the Clergy and Weddings’ Administrator, ably assisted by the “Weddings’ Team” with photocopying etc.

Revd. Carol and Revd John Huffman (who was here on short-term curacy placement) were on hand to answer any questions. Susan and Keith Record were able to chat about the music and bells and play a selection of hymns/tunes for the couples and the choir, led by Chris Exley, was on hand to accompany the music. We were also able to show examples of floral displays.

I look forward to the Weddings’ Preparation morning in 2023 ably assisted by the new Weddings’ Administrator, Sarah White.

Joan Jeffers Weddings’ Administrator St Martin's Church February 2023

Worship at St Peter’s Greenhill

The Third Sunday Service at St Peter’s Greenhill has continued to grow and develop, and is receiving a good response. This is partly due to the development of our Worship Band who provide the music and facilitate the worship. (Please also refer to the mission statistics and see the Worship Band’s own report.)

Offering this regular monthly worship at St Peter’s on the Sunday following Messy Church Saturdays is a deliberate attempt to encourage more young families to join us. Please pray that this may become a reality.

Revd. Carol Smith, March 2023

Worship Band

The worship band has had a very successful year, growing in number, strength and repertoire hugely.

We have welcomed new members and with members learning new instruments post covid and the addition of voices, we are now able to offer a wider range of sound and this has opened hugely the type of worship choices that we are able to offer.

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The congregation are incredibly supportive and encouraging and we thank you hugely for this. We have been able to fulfil many 'requests' for songs that have come in from congregants and it is wonderful to be able to add people's choices if they have any requests.

We thank you very much for welcoming so readily and enthusiastically this alternative type of worship for people who prefer this, it is really encouraging that we are now able to be open to a broader range of music in church and please, if you have any favourites, do not be afraid to let us know.

Sarah Bingham February 2023

The Bellringers

The ringers have been able to meet each Wednesday evening for practice this year (with learners receiving tuition for an hour before the practice). We have been able to ring a range of methods, with the help of local ringers from other towers who regularly come to St Martin’s. We usually have enough ringers to ring Triples and Major methods on practice nights, together with rounds and call changes for the learners. More recruits have joined to learn change ringing, including one who learnt to ring in London before the coronavirus pandemic and moving to Herne Bay. We now have four learners on practice nights and Sundays, plus a learner who attends on Sundays but cannot attend practice night (so is learning at Chislet).

The additional ringers mean that we now regularly ring six bells for Sunday morning services. Two more learners have reached the standard to join the Kent County Association of Change Ringers during the year. The Canterbury District has regular meetings on the second Saturday of each month, and additional practices, visiting towers in East Kent in rotation.

The bells were rung for weddings during 2022

We also rang for the Christmas services and for weddings.

In September 2022, there was ringing for the death and funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth (which was muffled). On Friday 9[th] September 2022 at 12.30pm nationally and we rang at St Martin’s. We also rang for the accession of King Charles on Saturday 10[th] September 2022 at 12 noon. The bells were muffled for all ringing until the funeral of Her Majesty the Queen. There was national ringing on Monday 19[th] September 2022 from 10am to 11am for the funeral of Her Majesty the Queen and the bells at St Martin’s were rung at that time.

Bellringing outings have resumed after the coronavirus pandemic and we have welcomed visiting bands during the year, including East Peckham ringers in May 2022 and visitors to our ringing on Sundays and practice nights.

Anyone interested in ringing is very welcome to visit the ringers at their practice night and we welcome new recruits. We had the tower open for visitors as part of the church open day.

Susan and Keith Record

March 2023

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The Choir Report

The choir practices on Thursday evening in St Martin’s church and have been able to continue to develop a repertoire of anthems to sing during Communion and at other services, in addition to leading the hymns during services. Some anthems have been specially arranged for the choir by Chris Exley, and he has introduced to anthems written by composers he has known. As we have the range of singers to sing harmonies, as well as unison pieces, it has been possible to use the talents of our singers to enhance worship. We have welcomed a new alto singer and returning singers to the choir, together with a bass who joins us for some services when he can.

As part of the Restoration celebration weekend in May 2022 (which had been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic) the choir performed a concert of music through the ages, including works by Thomas Attwood, Sir John Stainer, John Rutter, Chris Exley and Martin Shaw. There was a surprise section of the concert when a setting of a psalm included the local Herne weather forecast, a “Little bit of love” and “All you need is love”, and it concluded with an arrangement of a blessing by the musical arranger for the last Dr Billy Graham. The Saturday concert was followed by the celebration of Holy Communion by the Bishop of Dover on the Sunday of the Restoration celebration weekend.

The choir have sung at weddings and funerals during the year, at Sunday morning services and for evening services. These included Choral Evensong in March 2022, an evening Palm Sunday service, which was in a new format to St Martin’s, Evensong in July 2022, a special service for her Majesty the Queen following her death in September 2022 and Choral Evensong in October 2022. Remembrance Sunday in St Martin’s included hymns and an anthem followed by the Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial in the churchyard which ended with the National Anthem.

During December 2022, the choir sang carols (many with descants) at the Christmas services. These included Memorial Carols, when the choir sang Christmas anthems whilst the stars were placed on the Christmas tree, and Nine Lessons and Carols. The Christmas services included two pieces with arrangements by Chris Exley and the Ukrainian Carol of the Bells. Christmas anthems were sung on Christmas Eve during Communion, together with Christmas carols.

The choir also started meeting for social evenings in 2022 and this will continue in 2023. Chris Exley and I are very grateful to the choir for their commitment and hard work during the year. We always welcome any singers who would like to join the choir.

Susan Record

March 2023

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Parochial Church Council of St Martin in Herne with St Peter Greenhill Flnancial Statements for the Year Ended 31st December 2022 GENERAL FUND Unrestricted Funds Total Funds 2022 2021 Notes Receipts and Payments Account RECEIPTS Voluntary Receipts Planned Giwng Collections at Servlces Gift Aid and other voluntary receipts Gift Aid Recovered Legacy Grants- War Memorial Grants - Heating Costs Activities for Generating Funds 36,789 5,695 17,096 10,753 50.403 750 7,400 3,505 36,789 42.031 5,695 3.418 17,096 18.034 10,753 11,316 50,403 8.150 1.371 Church Activitles - St Martins Income Received for St Martins Hall chU￿h Activities - St P8ters st Peters Rental slnce 1811112020 14.751 2.150 10.727 14,751 2,150 10,727 15.097 1.551 6.992 421 Receipts 160,019 160.019 100,230 Exceptional Items funds transferred from CCLA Alcs 20.349 20.349 26,988 TOTAL RECEIPTS 180,368 180,368 127,218 PAYMENTS Church Activities Parish Share - 2021 Balance of Parish Share 2020 Clergy and Staffing Costs Church Running Expenses Occasional Office Mission giving and donations Fundraising Church Hall- St Martins Church Hall - St Peters 71.396 49,954 18,828 7.723 24.383 7,915 705 20 1.719 5,972 8,130 24.209 8,096 2.058 1,130 2.116 6.438 Transferred to Investment Accounts 49.903 11.021 Vicars Discretionary Trust Bank Charges 700 264 264 238 Payments 174.440 174,440 128,479 TOTAL PAYMENTS 174,440 174,440 128,479 43

Parochial Church Council of St Martin in Heme with St Petsr Greenhill Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st December 2022 GENERAL FUND Unrestricted Funds Total Funds 2022 2021 Notes SurpluslDeficit 5.928 (1,261) Cash at Bank and in hand 1st January Cash at Bank and in hand 31st December (Lloyds Bank and Santsnder) 5,537 12,50S 6,797 5,537

Parochial Church Coun¢FI of St Martin in Heme with St Peler Greenhill Flnancial Statemgnts for the Year Ended 31st December 2022 St Martln's Church Hall Noles Unrestricted Funds 2022 Total Funds 2022 2021 Income Hall Lettings Total Income 14.094.50 14.094.50 5,204.00 5,204.00 Payments Ub'lities Cleaning Materials Cleaners Salary Insurance Maintenance Music Licence Rental Refund Miscellaneous (stam￿statI￿} 2.082.50 467.60 656.29 1.252.77 1.433.88 249.01 1.238.45 342.00 132.00 36.50 139.20 227.59 Total Paymènts 4.825.95 4.825.95 3.431.84 SurpluslDeficil 9.268.55 1.772.16 Cash at bank and in hand * 1st January Cash at bank and in hand at 31sl De¢ember 3.137.93 12.406.48 Youth Account Activity DayE hèssy Church Little Fishes Mothers & Toddlers 202.51 240.39 374.30 258.93 76.62 129.72 105.56 Total Incom• 1.076.13 1.076.13 311.90 Payments Activitylcraft materials Messy ChurGh Little Fishes Motheis & Toddlers 185.36 199.51 32.04 396.65 150.00 57.39 Total Payrngnts 813.56 813.56 207.39 SuryAuslDeficil 262.57 11￿51 Cash al bank 1st January Cash at bank 31st De(yDi￿r 991.78 1.254.35

FINANCIAL STATEMENT Analysls of Restoration Account st Martin•in-Heme chU￿h Restoration Account for Year Endi 31st DeGÈrn￿r 2022 2022 2021 RECEIPTS Opening Balanc8 1st January £4.820.97 193.27 Transferred from Gen A(xx>unt VAT Reclaim 8.160.CMJ 9.467.20 £4.820_97 17.820.47 PAYMENTS Stone Masons Rita Prtsilli-Grah8m - A￿lite￿ 11.889.00 1.110.50 836.45 836.45 12.999.50 Balance as at 31st D￿fflber 2021 Balan￿ as at 31st December 2022 £4.820.97 £3.984.52

St Martin in Heme with St Peter Greenhill Statement of Assets and Liabilit*s for the Year Ended 31st D￿ember 2022 TOTAL FUNDS Notes Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Cash Funds 2022 2021 Bank Current Account Church Hall Account Youth Ac¢ount Restoration Account 11.6 12.406 1,254 11,690 12,4C6 1,254 3,985 29.335 5,537 3,138 992 4,821 14.488 3,985 3,985 25.350 Investmènt Assets 122,849 122,849 29,594 152,443 121,160 29.594 152,443 121,160 Fixed Assets retained for Church Use 5,000 5,000 Llabllilles Unpaid 2017 Parish Share Unpaid 2018 Parish Share Unpaid 2021 Parish Share Funds held on behalf of Mother5 & Toddlers Funds held on behalf of St Pete¢s Greenhill Little Fishes Messy Church Community Café 6,742 11,704 24,769 150 6,742 11,7D4 24,769 288 150 342 41 625 1.158 342 41 625 44.373 1,051 219 319 45.092 Approved by the Parochial Church Council on 14711 2 qb2 3 and signed by Rev Carol Smth (Incumbent) Mr5 Sheila Goug (treasurer) Bank: Lloyds 144-146 High Street Herne Bay Kent Independent Examiner: PG Lemon LLP 22_26 Bank Street Herne Bay Kent CT6 SEA CCLA Investment Managernient Ltd Senator House 85 Queen Victoria Street London EC4V 4ET 47

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STATEME1￿s st Martill4n41wne c1m￿Ch Youth AcC￿nt forY88r Enth 31st Decemiw 202Z RECEIPTS ing B8￿ne0 1st January 991.78 991.78 887.27 ActiMty Days- Donations Messy Church- Oonatior Litle Fishts8- Donations )tt￿rS & Toddler5. spri[￿kn S 20251 240.39 374.30 258.93 1.076.13 129.72 105.56 311.9J I￿7.91 1.199.17 PAYMENTS Acti¥Aty Equiprnentlcrnft Mèterfals Messy Church- Res(HJrr fi￿er￿1RefreShrnerts Lrtue FL%¢￿S- Party 185.36 193_51 3204 150. 207.39 813. Balan￿ in Y(th ￿LC￿nI 31st Decernber 2(r21 BaLgnGe ￿ Y(th PLI￿nI 31sl D8C8mber2 £991.78 £12X35

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Indèpendent Examinees Roport to the PCC of the Parish of St Martin4n4lerne with St Peter Greenhlll This Report on Ihe finanaal ststements of ￿ PCC for the year ended 31 December 2022, which are set tyjt in this annual report, is in respect of an examination ￿rried out under wulalion 3(3} of the Church Accounting Regulations 20061 Ihe RegLdatK)ns"l and s. 145 of the CharTbes Act 2011 llhe Acri. Rèspective respon5ibilitk5 of th& PCC and the e￿MIner As members of the PCC are reswnsible for the Wep￿ati￿ of the awunts.. you consider that an audit is not requiied for this year uvKleT Regulati￿ 3131 of the Church A(xxMJnling Regulations and section 144121 of the Charits"es Act 2011 (the Act}. It is my responsibility to issue this report on the acc(MJftts in act(¥dan￿ with the lerms of the ReguLgtions. Basis of independent examinerfs report My examination was carried out in acCOrdar￿ with the Genw31 Direct￿$ gwen by the Charity Commission under section 14515Hbl of the A(* arKI to be found in the Churth guidan￿ from the CBF. That examinatTro includes a review of the accounts.ng re(xx(I kept by the PGG and a (x)mparisori of the a¢coun15 with those r8cords. It also I￿￿18S considering any ￿USUal items or dthU￿$ in the accounts ar%J seeking explanations frotn yw as trustees conwniTrJ any SAJch rnatters. The [￿￿￿d￿re$ undertaken do not provide all the evidencè that would be requi￿1 in an audit. arnl (Thsequenty I do rnt express an audit opinKJn on thè view given by the accx)unts. Independènt Examrnerfs statemerrt In connection with my examinalK>n. no matter has to my attenlKm". whith gNes m& rea5￿aLle ￿use to beleve Ihat in any malerial resK the requirèmen15 - to keep ac<xKJnliThJ recc¥ds in a￿dar￿ with se(aK)n 130 of Actr. and . to prèp8r9 accounts whith ￿ with thè r￿￿5 arvj lo CoM￿Y with the requirements ofthe Act. as also ￿)n￿1r￿d in the Church AoxwntiTh] Regulations 20￿ have not not been fflet, or Signed: PG Lemon LLP 22-26 Bank Street Herne Bay Kent CT6 SEA Dated". I L033

Indepèndont Examin¢rfs Reiyxt to the PCC of th• Parish of St Al3rt1n￿n-Hern• with St Pete¥ Greenhlll This Rewrt on the finanoal statements of the PCC for the year ermled 31 D￿mber 2022. which are set in this annual ￿pOrt is in re4)ect of an examrnation carried out under wvlation 313) of the Church Accounting Regulati¢)ns 20061 Ihe Regulatrons") ar￿ s. 145 of the Charities Aci 2011 {"the Acr). Respective responsibllitie8 olthe PCC and the examlner As members of the PCC you are iesponsible for the weparalK>n of the accounts,. you consider that an audit is not reqtsired for this year urMleT Regulati(￿ 3131 of the Church Accwnting Regulations 2006 and section 144{21 Of the Charibes Act 2011 Ilhe Acti. It is my resFK)nsibility to i&8ue this report on the accounts in accordan￿ ￿th ltr￿ temis of the Regulatmxts. Basis of Independ•nt examinerfs r•port My examinalion wa5 carried out in accordan¢e with the Gèneral Directions gwen by the Charity Commission under sÉction 14515llb} of the Act and to be f(MJnd in the Church gUKlan￿ from the CBF. That examination includès a review of the accounling reuNu as trustees conceming any suth mattels. The procedures undertaken (k> not provide all the eMder]ce that w(KJld bè requir￿* irtr an audrt and c<wuentty I do ￿ exKYe&s an audit opinion on the vw gwen by th8 am)unts. Independent Examineffs statement In conn8¢tion with my examinalion. no matter has come to my atten1k￿. w￿ch gNes me r8asrmable (xuse to ba￿ve that in any maierial respect the requirements . to keep accounting reojrds rn with Sects(￿ 130 ofthe Ac¢ - to prepare accounts whith a¢(￿j with ts acrAwthirKJ r8o)rds to (x)mpty with the uirements of the Ac¢ as atso C<mtsir￿ in the Chufd7 A(xyyJnkng Regulation5 2006 have not not been met, or Signed." PG Lemon LLP 22-26 Bank Street Herne Bay Kent CT6 SEA Dated.. 033