Celebrating God’s Work through St. Mark’s
ANNUAL REPORT 2020
## **Alison Glover and Dave Ferguson** CHURCH WARDENS’ REPORT
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## 2020 Report from Churchwardens
2020 Reports from Leadership
Operations Report
– including Fabric, Finance and General Purposes
Deanery Synod Report
Safeguarding Report Finance
Facts and Figures
PCC leadership and make up 2020
2020 has been a memorable year for so many reasons – challenges we couldn’t have imagined having to face at the turn of the new year. But in the midst of this challenge we have found the Gospel message of love, hope and joy to be as relevant today as it has ever been and continued to see God bless us as a church in many ways.
At the beginning of the year Charlotte Clarke anticipated stepping down as churchwarden at the APCM at the end of April, having served her 6 years as warden. Once lockdown came in March and churches closed it quickly became apparent that we would not be holding our APCM at the usual time or in the usual way. Special measures were passed, and the term of office of churchwardens and PCC members were extended until such time in the autumn as it would be safe to meet and hold an APCM. Over the months of lockdown in the spring and summer, Charlotte and Alison joined the staff team on a much more regular basis, with daily prayer and check-in at 9am and weekly staff meetings on a Wednesday. With the impending arrival of a new grandchild, Charlotte knew that she could not extend her term of office indefinitely and stepped down as warden at the end of August. We are hugely grateful to Charlotte for her 6 years of service to
St Mark’s as churchwarden and no more so for her tireless work during lockdown. By the time of the 2021 APCM, Charlotte and Paul, along with Charlotte’s mum, should have completed their house move and be settling into their new life in Chelmsford.
After a few weeks with a lone churchwarden, we were able to hold our APCM via Zoom and Alison was joined in her warden duties by Dave Ferguson. On top of a fulltime job forecasting and reporting on sales for the supermarket chain, Asda, being a husband to Hannah and dad to 2 year old Esther, Dave has got really involved in his role as warden right from the outset. Alison and Dave are having a weekly catch up meeting to keep abreast of what is happening in church for the areas where they have responsibility and/or are providing support to others.
Through the entirety of 2020 we have been without a vicar, Guy having left in summer 2019. There was a muted response to our initial advertisement at Christmas 2019 and then recruitment was put on hold due to the lockdown. At times it felt frustrating; we prayed for trust and patience and to hear God’s voice in the process. God answered our prayers with an abundance of applicants, unanimity on the selection panel as they chose the shortlist, COVID restrictions being sufficiently light for all applicants to travel
and meet our church family and to be interviewed in person and, once again, unanimity in deciding on the person to be our new vicar. With great delight we announced in November that Mike Resch had been appointed the vicar of St Mark’s and that he and his wife Liz would be joining us in Harrogate at the end of February. Thank you to everyone in the church family who supported and prayed through this process, with particular thanks to Frances, Shirley and Ruth for organising our Zoom prayer gatherings.
## **‘...encouraging and honest teaching and ministry in a year like no other.’**
Although we have been without a vicar during 2020, we have not been without leadership. Through the vacancy and through lockdown, Dan has stepped up to lead the staff team and we are so grateful for everything he has done during this last year. All church leaders have faced incredibly challenging times during 2020, and we thank Dan for the loving, inclusive and supportive way in which he has nurtured and shepherded the church family and staff team over these difficult months. We also want to express our profound thanks to Kim – who has willingly and so capably operated in the manner of an associate vicar, belying the fact that she is technically still in the final year of her curacy. Thank you to Dan, Kim and all the clergy team for their encouraging and honest teaching and ministry in a year like no other.
As 2020 began Michelle’s role as Kingdom Life Director had become a voluntary role and at Easter, after 6 memorable years on the staff team, came to an end. But there was no time for Michelle to stop and wonder what God had planned for her – with lockdown ResBites were unable to run the café and began providing food parcels for needy families. This operated from St Mark’s until the end of June, when ResBites moved to more spacious premises at Gracious Street Methodist Church in Knaresborough. We give thanks for all that Michelle did as Kingdom Life Director and continues to do with her team at ResBites. We are hopeful to see the ResBites café back at St Mark’s sometime in 2021.
With the changes to building use brought about by lockdown, the caretaker roles were made redundant in July and we said goodbye to Dougie and Simon after many loyal years’ service to St Mark’s. At the end of July we also said goodbye to our Operations Manager, Andy Wilson, when he left to take up a new job. Andy’s IT skills had proved invaluable as we made the swift transition to church online and the work he had done in encouraging and developing
the team put us in a good position to reconfigure the admin and operations team after his departure.
With the finances of St Mark’s being significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, we have had to think carefully and creatively about how to resource the admin and operational needs of the church. Cathy has been an absolute blessing and has agreed to the reconfiguration of her role into that of Office Manager – where she is recruiting and managing teams of volunteers to ensure the admin and operational requirements of the church are provided for. What joy there has been when so many prayers have been answered – whenever Cathy has asked for volunteers people have been willingly stepping forward to take on tasks, big and small. Thank you to everyone who has been helping out (often in the background and unseen) over many years or has begun over the last few months. Church would not be able to operate without you and we thank you so much for all you do.
Lockdown has also necessitated further developments in Janet’s role and much of her time has been dedicated to getting church on line and live streaming from the building. To enable this to develop and be sustainable, Janet is building a volunteer “tech team” taking responsibility for providing tech support (cameras, sound, Zionworx, livestreaming) for services and events.
The church inventory has been checked over the course of this year and all major items located. Thank you to Charlotte and David Brown for all your work on this.
Nothing feels more appropriate to sign off than with 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3 which says, “We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labour prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.”
## **Dan Watts** ASSOCIATE VICAR REPORT
Community Interest Company. I would like to thank Michelle for all that she achieved in her time in post. The work with refugees, clothes bank and Resurrected Bites are testament to her passion to see the Kingdom of God advance.
I write this report at the start of lockdown 3.0 and as I reflect on the year past, it is without doubt one of the hardest years in my 30 years of ministry in the Church of England. I am sure many of you would agree what extraordinary times we have seen and will probably continue to see for some time yet.
The ongoing financial challenge led to redundancies for our long serving caretakers – Simon and Dougie. I thank them both again for all their hard work in keeping our church building so clean and tidy. We have now recruited a team of volunteer cleaners to keep the building open while the pandemic is with us. When our Operations Manager, Andy Wilson, left in the summer, our financial position meant we were unable to replace him. This necessitated a review of office staff and their roles and led to a restructuring of Cathy’s and Janet’s roles and emphasis on recruiting more volunteers to work alongside them in order to deliver and develop the operation and communication function of the church. I would like to thank Cathy and Janet for embracing their new roles and their desire to continue to serve the church family. It goes without saying that I am hugely grateful for Richard’s wisdom and dedication in the area of finance: he has ministered to us all through his care of the resources we have at our disposal.
In last year’s report I shared some reflections on John 15 with particular reference to this verse ‘I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit, he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.’ Who could have foreseen or imagined the pruning that would take place – services, staff members, finances, church activities and church attendance? Pruning is never easy, it is hard, painful and costly. But let me point out now that pruning is a part of the rhythm of any gardener in order to provide space for new growth. But we will return to this theme later.
This last year seems to have been characterised by challenges, changes and trials, one after another. Financial challenges and seeking to balance the budget resulted in Michelle Hayes stepping down from her role as Kingdom Life Director at the beginning of the year. This then enabled her to concentrate her time and energy on the development of Resurrected Bites as an independent
National lockdown led to the recruitment of a new incumbent being paused. Fortunately, it resumed in the Autumn and Mike Resch was appointed as incumbent at the end of October. We very much look forward to him and his
family moving up to Harrogate in February 2021 and being licensed at the beginning of March. I would like to thank our parish
**‘The process of opening up the building was far more difficult and complicated than the process of closing!’**
reps, Charlotte, Dave and Alison for their rigour, focus and sensitive discernment throughout this process which came with considerable responsibility which I know they bore prayerfully and with grace. Thanks also to Frances, our prayer coordinator, who called us all regularly to prayer for the appointment process and for all the candidates. I know she would want me to urge you to continue to hold Mike and Liz and their family in prayer as they begin their new season of ministry.
National lockdown and the closing of church buildings has presented many challenges: how to move church services onto YouTube; what structures were needed to pastorally care for such a large church; how to effectively communicate with leaders in the church, the wider church family and how to effectively lead and make decisions whilst being prevented from using our building and meeting face to face. The process of opening up the building was far more difficult and complicated than the process of closing! With limited resources (money, time and people) it became necessary to identify the areas of priority for the church family, so we invested in the right areas. My thanks go to all those from the church family who replied to the numerous questionnaires we sent out: this helped us both as a staff team and PCC to proceed with the process of planning to open up the church. I would also like to thank Catherine, our pastoral director; Shirley, our prayer ministry leader; Sue and Kim for their tireless work in ensuring folk who request support receive it.
Adhering to both government advice and Church of England advice has been an additional challenge when the picture can change at very short notice and often with very little detail of what the guidance will mean in practice. But here we are 11 months on from the first lockdown regularly live streaming two morning services on a Sunday and daily prayer at midday every weekday enabling the church family to worship together while apart. Huge thanks must go to all those who volunteer to lead the tech stuff, ably coordinated by Janet, our communications and digital lead. The learning
each and every one of you, including Rachel, Gail and Natalie. The teams have been ably supported by Rachel B and Suzie in administration and recruitment of leaders.
curve has been steep but much has been achieved! I would also like to thank the team involved in all our live worship, with particular thanks to our retired and NSM clergy team James, John, Olivia and all those who have led worship, led services and preached over the last year.
I personally am thankful for all those who over the last year have deliberately sought to support and encourage me. I have received many positive words in cards and emails and am grateful for the beer and chocolates left on the doorstep for me and my family to enjoy. I had a special birthday a few months ago and although we couldn’t meet in large numbers, many of you turned out on a damp and chilly day to help me celebrate. Thank you all for your generosity and kindness. I am now
Perhaps unsurprisingly the one thing that has become very clear over the last year is the importance of small groups at St. Mark’s. In a church our size small groups are the place where people experience what it means to be part of a family. It is the place where care is offered and the love of Christ experienced. Time and again people have testified to the importance **‘I am personally thankful** of being part of a small group **for all those who have** where they are prayed for, loved and supported. **sought out** Where they can step out and exercise the gifts God has **to support and** given them to serve others, to grow in confidence. Kim, **encourage me.’** John and I regularly meet up with small group leaders to
the proud owner of a brand-new pair of walking boots!
I am aware of how much has changed for us as individuals, families and indeed the whole church family over the course of the last year. This season of pruning has been characterised by ‘loss’. A loss of finances, possessions, impact, influence, position, relationship, connection, opportunity and sadly in some cases even life itself. Processing loss on multiple fronts produces weariness, fear, doubt, frustration and despair. The temptation can be to give up or draw back into seemingly comfortable, controlled, safe environments. In the vulnerable moment of pruning, it can be tempting to give up on the purposes of God.
provide support, encouragement and input as well as to listen to what is going on in the 28 small groups at St. Mark’s. A huge thank you to all the small group leaders for the support, care and leadership that they have provided during the pandemic.
I never cease to be amazed by the fortitude, flexibility and faith being exercised by all those in positions of leadership. You have all sought to adapt and innovate new ways of helping people remain connected and sought to build one another up in faith. The children’s leaders, youth leaders, toddler leaders have served the different parts of our community in wonderfully creative ways and I thank God for
As I sit here writing and reflecting, I am reminded again of Paul’s words not to grow weary in doing good, and that through many tribulations the saints will receive the kingdom. In his letter, James the apostle exhorts us to be patient in endurance and
establish our hearts for the coming of the Lord. The letter to the Hebrews warns us not to draw back in the day of trial.
Going back to the comfort of a risk-free life is not an option. Thus, the pruning season demands refocus without retreat. In Romans 5 Paul encourages us to rejoice in our sufferings, trials, challenges and tribulations, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us.
So, let me conclude by encouraging you all to keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith. We are persevering in the face of huge challenges. We are seeking to love God and love our neighbour. It is in this and through this that God is shaping us into the likeness of Christ. We have kept going and I urge you again to fix your eyes on Jesus, he is our hope and he will not disappoint. Together, we keep loving and serving. Together, we look forward to the arrival of Mike and Liz, our new Incumbent and his wife, and all that God will seek to do through his leadership in this new chapter in the life of St. Mark’s.
Pruning always precedes fruitfulness. It is natural to create space for the new growth. We can look forward with anticipation at what God will do in this new season. Let us approach this next year with our hope and expectation in Him who leads us on.
**‘Let me encourage you all to keep your eyes fixed on Jesus...’**
## **Kim Mason** CURATE’S REPORT
What an incredible year we have had; I think about 80% of the things I have done this year have been new and challenging!
A lot of my time in the first half of the year was spent, unsurprisingly, in responding to Covid-19. I worked alongside our Pastoral Director, Catherine, on the development and delivery of pastoral care and infrastructure; and alongside
the Leadership Team to develop strategy and planning in relation to the development of online services and the safe re-entry of the building and resuming in-church worship.
I have continued to work with our schools delivering virtual assemblies and lessons. In the latter half of the year I spent time working with our small group leaders, and it was a privilege to be able to work alongside our Communications Officer, Janet, and to learn from her incredible depth of knowledge in developing our advent social media campaign.
**‘I think 80% of the things I have done this year have been new and challenging.’**
## **James Handley** CURATE’S REPORT
I am now in my final year of being a curate! This year I have stepped back from the staff team and day to day parish activity at St Mark’s, as I felt it was right (even before Covid) to focus on ministry in the workplace. I continue to be involved in Sunday worship, and other events at St Mark’s as time allows. My family and I, together with the Bishop and our new vicar, will be trying to discern in the coming months what God is calling us to next - one possibility is for us to remain at St Mark’s, at least in the short term. 2020 has been an extraordinary and extreme year, and I am looking forward to the new chapters starting in 2021, in our family’s life, in the life of St Mark’s, and on the national and global stage.
The highlight of my year was being able to lead Church at Home together as a family. We have been singing, dancing, acting, drawing, competing, praying, interacting, reading, remembering (and forgetting!), guessing, prop making, welcoming, learning, and laughing. I am incredibly grateful for the church family who were both exceptionally gracious with us as we found our feet and muddled our way through, and enormously encouraging: thank you for all of the messages that you sent (mostly to the girls!), it really helped to spur us on! I am also deeply thankful for Chris and the girls, for the time, effort, perseverance and servant-heartedness that they showed.
Looking ahead into 2021 I simply must marry some people before my curacy can be signed off (and not just so that I can eat cake!), and I am hoping to develop The Marriage Preparation course in an online context.
## **Natalie Jones** YOUTH PASTOR REPORT
## ‘With His love, he will calm all your fears’ Zephaniah 3:17
This verse was attached to our first communication to our young people around the subject of COVID19 back in March. This year has been a whirlwind of change and upheaval that none of us . could have anticipated
Mission, the hope is that these stories show young people who are valued and invested in by our whole church community.
January began with a town-wide Youth Alpha. We worked together with Mowbray Community Church to launch this event for all young people across the town. It ran alongside the town-wide initiative and was one of many other Alphas happening at the same time. We began Week 1 with 12 participants and many of these continued to the end of the course. We were fortunate to have our Away Day at the beginning of March and we headed to Xscape in Leeds. We also offered them opportunities to make commitments to follow Jesus and to write themselves a letter that we would send to them in a years time. I recently sent these and one reply shows the impact this course has had on her life…
Our young people have faced incredible challenges throughout this year; as 2020 began many were already struggling with their mental health and academic pressure and it is clear that the pandemic has only heightened
## **‘The faith that we are helping our young people to discover and live by transforms their fear to hope.’**
these existing problems. Yet we have an answer - and His name is Jesus. His name is above every other name and His love brings power and freedom. The faith that we are helping our young people to discover and live by transforms their fear to hope. As we seek to grow as Jesus’ Family of Servants on
_‘I wanted to thank you for accepting me into Alpha and let you know how I’m doing also - I’ve begun a lovely new job and have made lots of friends there and I did very well with my A Levels! Anyway, I just wanted to let you know that I appreciate all the hard work you and your team put into Alpha and all the things you continue to do for kids like me every day. I’m not sure if I will ever consider myself Christian but I will say that I feel I am closer to God and my faith than ever before because of you and my friend who invited me to join the course.’_
And so lockdown began. We were no longer able to go into schools, hold our Lions Football ministry each week or any of our in-person wal weekly sessions. The focus for this time was all Se
about responding to the needs that we identified amongst our young people. It was clear that they were longing for time together, albeit virtually, consistency, opportunities to be comforted, to laugh and to experience the living God at work in their homes and their lives. We maximised the use of our digital media; Instagram was used daily for posts, stories, live videos. We used YouTube to create Lockdown Stories and hear from those in our church community about how they were finding this time. We used young people’s gifts of art throughout Holy Week to inspire our church family. We met every Sunday for our Youth Gathering and worked alongside the team at Kairos Church to provide their young people with a place to come and connect with God. We held this gathering for 17 consecutive weeks, along with small group zooms throughout the week including Connect Girls. Engagement in these groups started off well and it was positive knowing we were able to offer these online safe spaces during a chaotic and unknown time. However, as the weeks continued we began to see fewer and fewer young people signing in. After some time and some helpful conversations with our young people, we came to the conclusion that young people were simply not wanting to engage online. There was disappointment and frustration. Yet despite online not being successful that didn’t mean they didn’t want to engage with us. So the challenge continued - we must think of new
ways to innovate to help them connect with our community and with God.
One way we attempted this was through our missional values. At St Mark’s Youth we have always aimed to look outwards beyond ourselves and creating a Youth Phone Call Support Team enabled us to do this effectively. The idea
was very simple - our young people would be matched up with an older member or couple of our congregation who were isolating and have a weekly conversation with them. We offered tips for conversation starters for our young people, a few example questions to ask and ideas for things to say. Hearing back from both parties confirmed how important it has been to link generations together. We cannot underestimate the power of a phone call during times of isolation. In the Stories of Joy publication that was released in December you can read about one of our young people’s feedback on this. Another mission activity included raising money for SASH to enable young people that they work with to receive data for their phones and new headphones.
Once lockdown 1.0 had eased Natalie spent much of the early part of the summer term engaging in a new form of ministry - ‘Doorstep Ministry’! She delivered doughnuts to 81 homes and 133 young people that we are connected with. It was a wonderful opportunity to see them face-toface after a long time. The team returned later
in the summer with a booklet and sweets to encourage them to stay connected over the holidays. Other summer opportunities included many small group meetings of 6 on the Stray and a town-wide initiative called ‘It’s Your Move’ supporting the Year 6s as they transitioned from primary to secondary.
for every school in our area. We filmed short 30 second videos inviting people to pray for the Holy Spirit to be present and move amongst these communities. In September we seized the opportunity to meet once again in the building. We followed all COVID safe guidelines and created two sessions for younger and older youth. These sessions were composed of relevant content, games, and prayer together. The take up for our younger youth was positive and we continued right through until the end of the year with a consistent number of Year 7-9s (apart from times of selfisolation for individuals). For variety of reasons
Our young people were passionate to respond to the anti-racism movement that became headlines across the world and they recorded a video that can be found on our YouTube channel to share their thoughts and stand up for injustice.
It was with a heavy heart that because of the problems with the A Level exam results across the country that Keelan Glendinning felt that he was unable to complete his Year Out Gap
our older youth numbers were not as high and rethinking our strategy behind meeting is taking place as we begin 2021. Also across the term, our young people were involved in the Vicar Interview Day, carol-singing to the elderly members of our church community, and the fifth (and by far most different) annual Contemporary Carols. We organised this alongside St Luke’s and St John’s and it was wholly youth led as we had many young people playing in the band, reading or delivering one of the messages.
## **‘I most give tremendous thanks to the whole youth team this past year.’**
Year with us and Youth for Christ. He returned to Year 13 and has maintained his involvement with St Mark’s through serving on the PCC. The Autumn term saw us begin by praying
This leads to me to mention Emma James, who left our team in April and began her new role at St Luke’s and St John’s as the Young People’s Worker. She responded to God’s call and it has been a huge blessing for St Mark’s to be her sending church and support her as she steps out in full-time ministry to serve more young people across Harrogate. We also said goodbye to Rob Stocks as he stepped down from leading but will continue to serve Lions Football when that is able to resume. I must also give a tremendous thanks to the whole youth team this past year. Without their time, investment and encouragement to me and each and every one
of our young people we would not be able to launch and effectively run any of the sessions, gatherings and ministry for our young people.
As we go forward into 2021, our youth community SeventyTwo will meet along with other members of our youth team to continue to pray and discern what, and where, God is calling us in this new season. We are excited about the arrival of Mike, our new vicar and all that he will bring to our youth ministry. Moments of crisis shape and form each of us. Early on in lockdown I reflected on a young person’s blog post about her experiences of leaving Year 13 and what the future will look like. She commented that ‘the class of 2020 will have been prepared in a new and wholesome way for the trials that life will challenge them with’. Our young people will come out of this time having grown in resilience and courage. We are praying that they will not fear tomorrow but will, as scripture promises, ‘be calm in His love’.
**‘Moments of crisis shape and form each of us.’**
## **Rachel Tunnicliffe**
## CHILDREN’S MINISTRY REPORT
while and with learning from the successful holiday club in July and an understanding of the Diocese guidelines, we began face to face groups for year 3-6 children in September. We now have 5 “bubbles” of Waves children meeting fortnightly on Sunday afternoons, face to face when possible and otherwise on Zoom. New combinations of leaders have shown commitment and creativity to re-engage the children and provide consistency and love while much else around them has been
At the start of 2020, our children’s ministry (the Tide) was thriving: the children’s groups at our10.30 Sunday service were very well attended, with over 100 children attending each week. A number of leaders stepping down the previous year meant that the blessing of all these children was tempered by the challenge of over 50 children in one room some
changing. January sees the start of 3 new “bubbles” for years 1 and 2 children in Streams, so we will now have over 100 children reconnected.
weeks. This entailed some
**‘We are thankful to God for our children in our St Mark’s Family.’**
compromises in our vision for our groups to be places of welcome, community building and true discipleship. We began to consider how we might better honour what God is doing at St Mark’s – with a CofE **Family.’** national average of 9 children in a congregation, we are in a special position and need to explore how as whole church we faithfully serve God and the children who are such a gift to our Church family.
More children have joined community groups with their families over the year, and are enjoying that experience of discipleship together.
In the new ways we have had to operate, there are some negatives (we all miss being together, many leaders are not able to help at the moment and we have a waiting list of children), but there are also some positives – smaller groups with more consistency are enabling better relationship building and a better forum to share ideas and concerns. We have new experience and insight to take forward when we are able to get back to exploring how we fulfil our children’s ministry post pandemic. Please pray for guidance and resourcing in that.
That exploration had just begun when the pandemic arrived. Everything paused for a
## **Gail Vlack** CHILDREN’S EVENTS REPORT
Our Children’s Events team started the year looking forward to our Easter Extravaganza event. And a core team had assembled to plan for our summer holiday club. But the pandemic brought an end to those plans and an opportunity to engage in new ways.
We are thankful for the small core team that came together this summer to launch our first online Holiday Club for primary aged children. We used this opportunity to try out new technology (which went on to be the foundation of our live broadcasts for Sunday Services in the building) and to engage with small groups of children (which helped develop the Tide in-person groups). From July 20th -23rd July we broadcast live on YouTube from Gail’s kitchen and added in different prerecorded videos from several children’s ministry leaders. We focused on 4 Courageous Christians from the new testament through games, stories, memory verses, teaching and of course jokes. 35 families signed up, which included 59 children and a goody bag was delivered to each child. The benefits of YouTube meant it could be shared with the whole church family and watched at any time, the broadcasts have been viewed more than 160 times. And the group relationships were reestablished through two zoom sessions that week, as leaders shared games and prayers with the families.
## **“...the pandemic brought an opportunity to engage in new ways.”**
In December we launched Christmas Joy to share We are thankful to God for the children in our St comfort and joy with our church families and Mark’s family, and for the energy and faith they also as an outreach to those in our community. share. We are also thankful for those who have We were overwhelmed by the response as 140 given their time and gifts to serve the children primary-aged children signed up to receive a in difficult circumstances. In particular, we are goody bag. The goody bags included craft supplies, grateful for the dedication and administrative gifts treats, a nativity book and supplies to help the of Rachel Batchelor, without whom we would not children engage with the Christingle and Christmas have been able to manage the communication and Eve nativity services. We received lovely feedback organisation of the last few months. from the families and the services were really well received in the building and online.
## **Gail Vlack** TODDLER MINISTRY REPORT
resources would also make meeting indoors too challenging.
We started the year with our vibrant toddler ministry in full swing: 2 weekly toddler groups, 2 toddler praise sessions, Toddler Time in half term holidays, Full of Beans crèche once a month. Our ministry was engaging with about 60 different families. All this was paused in March when the country went into lockdown. Our toddler volunteers kept in touch via email, and we used our Facebook group and church website to communicate with our families. We missed the interactions with the children, we missed working as a team and I know the parents really missed the support and community of meeting together. Toddlers grow up quick, 6 months is a huge amount of time when you are young and busy growing and developing. And these were challenging days for young families.
Social media has been an amazing tool this year, and the sharing of ideas with toddler leaders across the country has been invaluable. Out of this came the idea for Toddler outdoor events. We launched the first in September, Toddler Bear Hunt, followed by Toddler Animal Hunt in November and a Toddler Christmas Journey in December. We were able to conduct these in a Covid-safe way, with timed bookings, and socially distanced activities. We are so thankful for the outside space we have at St. Mark’s, and we have been utilising this for our events, using the paths, the orchard, the front and back gardens and the car park. We are so thankful for the volunteers that have stepped forward to help with these events. We met with 20 families each month and were able to re-establish relationships, share the love of Jesus, give them information about how to connect with church, and in December share the story of the birth of Jesus, and give them each a nativity book.
**‘We are thankful to God for our children in our St Mark’s Family.’**
> In June our toddler leaders **Family.’** gathered on zoom to pray, connect and plan as part of the National Month of Prayer for Toddler Groups. In July we sent out a short, interactive video of all the toddler leaders to all our families (thanks to Kate’s great technical skills). We were also able to hand deliver our Toddler Praise leavers bibles to those children that were moving on to ‘big school’.
In September as other church groups began to meet in person, and schools reopened, we wrestled with the unique challenges of toddler ministry in the time of a pandemic. Screen time with toddlers wasn’t ideal or age-appropriate, and parents find it stressful to meet online while they are taking care of young children. The limitations of toddlers with social distancing and the sharing of
We were also thankful that we were able to move our Toddler Praise sessions online. We adapted our existing materials to help families engage at home, as a starting point for families to explore bible stories together. We shared resources on our Facebook page, and we are so grateful for the professionally produced stories, songs, crafts and materials that are available online.
We wait in expectation for the coming year and trust that God will bless and use our ministry in creative and new ways. In February our ministry team will be gathering to pray and plan and listen for a vision for the future. We will be looking at how we can utilise our church outdoor space in the warmer months to meet families on a more regular basis. We have many new opportunities, but we also have challenges ahead. We appreciate the support and prayers of the church community.
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Gail Vlack
BAPTISM REPORT
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We started out the year with the calendar of baptism bookings filling up and a team of volunteers ready to visit families at home and liaise with them throughout the baptism process. Three child baptisms took place at the beginning of 2020. Things came to an abrupt end with lockdown, and no further child baptisms took place in 2020.
Uncertainties remain about when child baptisms will resume, when families will be able to get together to hold large celebrations with their extended families and what the future of home visiting will look like. This valuable ministry is on hold at the moment and we will be trusting God in this period of waiting. We will liaise with our volunteers and church leadership when future opportunities arise.
One blessing has been that families we have visited in previous years have continued their connection with St. Mark’s and in some cases re-engaged during this year. Things like the Christmas Joy event have helped these families to reconnect, and it was lovely to see them as we handed out goody bags.
**Frances Byrant** PRAYER COORDINATOR REPORT
## **Shirley Jones** PRAYER MINISTRY REPORT
pray for God’s working in the lives and situations faced by many. Prayer ministry through ‘zoom’ is and has been available for those needing a longer prayerful conversation.
## 2020 has been a year not many of us could have foreseen.
A good proportion of the prayer ministry team have also provided prayer support in other ways; through their faithful, consistent and weekly involvement in the intercessory prayer group; providing prayer and pastoral support through regular telephone calls to people not easily connected via online church; one to one visits when rules allow and by being leaders of small groups which have had to be creative and persistent in finding ways of meeting and providing prayer and practical support for each other but which have drawn members closer together.
Among other things it has been a year of losses, which have affected every member of our church community in some way or another. It has also been a year of adapting and learning to rely on God, maybe more than ever before, to help us cope with the changes which we have had no control. Within this context our committed and brilliant prayer ministry team have faithfully supported St Mark’s community, often unseen and in the background. Our internet prayer platform, accessed via an email address, prayer@smch. org.uk, receives a steady stream of prayer requests, which are quickly picked up and sent to the team for prayer and which has been an effective and powerful tool in continuing to
It has been a privilege to be a member of the leadership team, working alongside so many gifted people, particularly supporting Frances in planning and delivering the interregnum whole church prayer gatherings and supporting Catherine by helping with pastoral care administration.
**‘I am grateful, as are many in St Mark’s, for the prayerful support of my church family and the knowledge that our God deeply loves each one of us.’**
I know from my own experience this year that it has been easy to become downhearted and overwhelmed with the uncertainties that this pandemic has created for so many, but with news of the arrival of a vaccine we have hope that things will improve. I am grateful, as are many in St Mark’s, for the prayerful support of my church family and the knowledge that our God deeply loves each one of us. We can therefore hold on to the promise in Romans 8:39 from the Message version of the Bible, with confidence.
“None of this fazes us because Jesus loves us. I’m absolutely convinced that nothing—nothing living or dead, angelic or demonic, today or tomorrow, high or low, thinkable or unthinkable—
absolutely nothing can get between us and God’s love because of the way that Jesus our Master has embraced us.”
At the end of 2019 these were my words: “My hope for 2020 is that we will continue to be able to offer prayer to individuals and families, give prayer support to our leadership team, PCC and Mission Partners, and help all in our church family – of all ages – to be equipped through prayer and dependence on God as we serve him on mission in our communities and our world.”
Although 2020 turned out to be very different from our expectations, I am struck by God’s faithfulness:
God has united us as a praying church. Praying as the world changed and habits of meeting physically together were halted really increased our dependence on God. Leadership Team prayers moved online, and online services included topical and thoughtful intercessions prepared by our fantastic team each Sunday morning. I feel more thankful for, and connected to our team of prayer leaders than ever, as regular email contact and feedback have been even more essential.
God has enabled us to share his heart for mission. As St Mark’s settled into the ‘new normal’, our pattern of online daily Midday Prayers included prayer for a different global or local Mission Partner each week. Last year’s theme of “Tales of Transformation” continued as we’ve included stories of God at work in and through our Mission Partners.
God has met with us as we interceded for others. Our weekly intercessory prayer group, which Shirley Jones leads with me, has continued to pray for pastoral needs, situations of crisis, and in response to Covid. Thanks to Catherine Gibbin the Pastoral Director, and Dan and Kim our clergy, for their pastoral oversight.
Partners each week, as well as our nation, the world and upcoming events in church life. Praying via Zoom has been a real blessing.
Whole Church Prayer meetings stopped as lockdown arrived. However, our small groups gathered online to pray together, and whole church Zoom prayer gatherings started in
## **‘I am struck by God’s faithfulness.’**
September. These monthly gatherings focused on the vicar vacancy, and we praised God together at news of the new appointment. One of the most creative elements of this process was a virtual prayer wall on the website, encompassing the prayers of many in the congregation.
I would like to thank Janet Green, for her gifts that have sustained us all this year – and from a prayer perspective, I am grateful for her setting up St Mark’s services on YouTube, adapting the website to respond to ever-changing prayer needs, designing some truly beautiful prayer resources and creating inspiring videos. Without her vision and energy this year our efforts in building up and discipling one another as Jesus’ family of servants on mission would have been poorer.
This intercessory group has been praying for our leadership team, our PCC and our Mission
**Catherine Gibbin** PASTORAL CARE REPORT
## **Sue Russell** MIDWEEK MINISTRY REPORT
Sadly there is not much to report this year as, along with most of the country, Morning Meets at St. Mark’s was forced to close on March 23rd due to the national lockdown.
However, we must remain positive and trust that we shall be able to get back to meeting together in 2021.
Therefore my hopes for Morning Meets are:
Up until then we were welcoming guests from both the local and church communities each weekday morning for light refreshments, friendship and conversation.
- l To re-launch Morning Meets as soon as we are allowed, retaining all the good things about it and increasing what we currently offer.
Our groups were thriving: once a month Susanne Wood oversaw a knitting group and Stan and Lorraine Bisby a games morning. A painting group led by Juliette Robb met twice monthly, and a highly popular Spanish class weekly, under the tutorship of Judy Methven.
- l To produce a new updated leaflet. This would be delivered to every home in the parish.
- l To augment our fantastic team of hosts and hostesses with new volunteers.
- l To restore our popular Yorkshire Day coffee morning which had to be cancelled in 2020.
The Spanish group has continued to meet via the miracle of Zoom, something that wasn’t unfortunately possible for the others.
- l To explore new ways of helping people to make the transition from occasional visitors to disciples of Jesus Christ.
It is hugely disappointing that something, the purpose of which was to offer a solution to isolation, should have to close in the very year when isolation was exacerbated by unforeseen circumstances.
Your prayers to this end would be greatly appreciated.
During a year when we haven’t been able to meet in person, weekly groups have been put on hold, and everyone’s lives have been impacted by Covid, we have sought as a church to reach out to those members of St Mark’s who have needed extra help and companionship over the year. I hope that our church family have felt loved and cared for, prayed for and encouraged during this time. A lot of this pastoral support has been provided within our community groups, by our pastoral team and volunteers. A huge thank you to you all.
During the first lock down we set up a ‘Telephone Tree’. Many people came forward to volunteer to ring others in the church. Initially this created a channel of communication about support on offer, finding out if people had support networks, and to provide an ongoing phone call for those who benefit from a friendly call or someone to pray with. From this, new friendships have been made, dogs have been walked, shopping delivered, meals made and companionship provided.
This has included some of the church’s young people ringing some of the church’s older people.
The Thursday lunch team headed up by Jose Rhodes has done a marvellous job this past year in providing fortnightly lunches and reflections to those who normally attend the Thursday communion service. This has kept the group very much still in contact. As the volunteers have grown so has the ability to provide these lunches to those who attended the Tuesday lunch club and more recently, others in the church who would benefit from this.
Meals have been made and delivered to those who have come out of hospital or where there
has been a particular need. Many others have been doing people’s shopping or have run errands when members of St Mark’s were self isolating or shielding.
St Mark’s church has continued to welcome newcomers over the past year and newcomer welcome get togethers have now resumed,
**‘New friendships have been made, dogs walked, shopping delivered, meals made and**
**companionship provided.’**
taking place on zoom rather than in person. We still managed to share afternoon tea virtually which even included home made buns provided by the Hammertons! We are encouraging new comers to join community groups as a way of getting to know others from the church and feel connected.
Unfortunately we weren’t able to hold the Thanksgiving and Remembrance Service in November but we did open the church up for those bereaved to have private prayer. We plan to build on our bereavement support in 2021 to meet an increased need, with the attendance and running of The Bereavement Journey, run by the HUB who are equipping churches to run their own courses. My hope for 2021, is that relationships formed this past year can continue to be built upon and that when we all come back to church we do so with a strong sense of belonging to the family of St Mark’s.
## **Val Preece** MOTHERS’ UNION REPORT
The Mothers’ Union is a worldwide Christian organisation, which seeks to strengthen and support marriage and family life, through prayer, worship, fellowship and service. Members are baptised Christians, but need not be mothers, or, indeed, female! St Mark’s Branch is proud to be a part of this Union.
## **‘Prayer is the basis for our activities.’**
The past year has been a very different year for the Mothers’ Union, as for all of us in this year of the pandemic. The country was put in lockdown at the end of March 2020, and we formed ourselves into triplets, each member in regular contact with at least two other members, for support, encouragement and prayer. Our Area and Diocesan Presidents email regular newsletters to keep in touch, and these are forwarded to members at St Mark’s, together with any news and comments from our own members.
Prayer is a basis for our activities, and this was shown again in the International Wave of Prayer, held in January each year, when we pray for members in our linked dioceses in other countries, as well as for our leaders, diocese and parish. This year nine of us were able to read the service together over Zoom,
while other members shared by reading the prayers individually at home.
The branch continued to support the wider community, making and donating a total of at least 540 hearts, 20 scrubs bags, 40 headbands, 14 face masks, 3 twiddle cuffs, 2 emoji monsters, 2 families of happy/sad faced hand puppets, 40 livers and kidneys(!) and 70 baubles. One member also supports several families living near her, cooking weekly buns, and giving a food hamper for a family and Nativity books for children. Items are also regularly given to the local Women’s Refuge for the families there, who are escaping domestic violence. We also support many Mothers’ Union projects, including Away From It All Holidays in the Diocesan caravans in Filey.
Together, we have contributed written pieces for a Christmas/Epiphany Miscellany, with copies emailed to members, and available to others on request. We hope to do something similar for Mothering Sunday, perhaps even publishing this for the Church and Diocese, although the complexities of this may mean publication in 2022.
We look forward to resuming our monthly meetings once the level of virus infections reduces enough.
**Jose Rhodes** MISSION SUPPORT GROUP REPORT
St Mark’s Mission Support Group Allocation of the Budget 2020
## LONG TERM MAIN MISSION PARTNERS
All Christian Missions have been affected by Covid-19. Most have had to scale back their operations and find new ways of working. These changes have often had most impact on the vulnerable in society where missions are bringing a message of hope and God’s love in difficult times. All missions have seen a devastating impact on their finances as giving and fundraising have been curtailed. Staff have been furloughed or taken a pay cut, but all have tried to continue to meet the needs of those they serve.
**Caring for Life, Leeds:** residential homes remained open but most activities at Crag House Farm were halted. Staff continued to ensure that the needs of those most vulnerable were met, especially over the Christmas period.
**Wellspring Therapy and Training:** Wellspring House was closed but where possible, staff continued counselling using telephone and Facetime both for existing and new clients.
**In2Out and Wetherby Young Offenders Prison:** the offices were closed but staff continued to support ex-offenders from their own homes. The prison Chaplaincy remained open to support the 200 lads restricted to their cells as all education and interaction ceased.
**Artizan International:** Andy and Jess Lynch were recalled early from Ecuador and returned safely on a British Government flight. In UK, all craft sessions for the differently abled were halted, but participants were provided with crafts to do at home and regular phone support.
## **Mission without Borders:** Staff went
on-line to support churches working with vulnerable communities in Eastern Europe badly affected by Covid-19.
**Latin Link:** Paul and Ruth Turner arrived on furlough in UK just before the lockdown in Peru to be with their respective elderly parents, one in Sheffield and one in Northern Ireland. Unable to return to Peru, they have been supporting their Latin American churches on-line from their joint base in Northern Ireland.
At St Mark’s we have responded to the above with both prayer and practical support. Despite our own financial concerns, the PCC maintained the church tithe and £36,000 was distributed in 2020 to mission organisation;
- £24,000 was shared by our main mission partners
- Smaller sums went to a range or organisations, both at home and overseas
- 200 lads at HMYOI Wetherby received Easter, mid-summer and Christmas gift bags and Bible comics to help the tedium of lockdown.
With the church closed and mission partners unable to visit, prayer support became an even more vital link. Week by week, each mission partner was prayed for on a daily basis, thanks to Frances Bryant and a dedicated team who prepared the Midday prayers. All of this is summed up in a message received from one of the lads in Wetherby YOI- _‘Thank you St Mark’s for your support when it was most needed’_
|**Home**||
|---|---|
|Caring for Life|£4,000|
|Wellspring Therapy and Training|£3,000|
|In2Out|£3,000|
|Lifeline|£3,000|
|**International**||
|Latin Link|£4,000|
|Artizan International|£4,000|
|Mission without Borders|£3,000|
|Total to main mission partners|£24,000|
## UNALLOCATED
Unlike in previous years, the MSG did not consult the congregation regarding the unallocated. This was difficult decision, but we received so many requests from organisations that we support already, that we concentrated on these.
|**Home**||
|---|---|
|Bishop’s Diocesan request|£2,000|
|A Rocha|£1,000|
|CMS Chris and Anna Hembury, Hull|£1,000|
|Farming Community Network (N Yorkshire)|£1,000|
|Harrogate Food Bank|£1,000|
|Easter Outreach, Wetherby YOI and IDAS|£600|
|Harrogate Homeless project|£500|
|Christmas Outreach Wetherby YOI and IDAS|£500|
|Harrogate Clothes Bank|£250|
|**Overseas**||
|Open Doors|£1,000|
|YFC Knysna, South Africa|£1,000|
|Shalom Décor, Ecuador|£600|
|DEC/Tearfund appeal|£500|
|Bishop’s Sudan appeal|£500|
|EmbraceME Lebanon appeal|£500|
**Total Mission Giving at Home and Overseas £35,950**
**Cathy Meadows** OPERATIONS REPORT
**Tim Cundy** FABRIC REPORT
## INCLUDING FINANCE AND GENERAL PURPOSES
Everything carried out in terms of operations this last year has been dictated by the risks and guidance around Covid-19.
After the initial lockdown and the period when clergy broadcast services from their homes, together with clergy and wardens, Andy quickly pulled together a strategy to ensure the church was Covid safe: pews were thinned out, a oneway system was created and supplies purchased and installed. Covid guidelines and restrictions continue to change intensifying difficulties and necessitating research and on the spot thinking.
## **‘St Mark’s has been blessed with many people willing to spend time and share their gifts.’**
In late summer, we had to say goodbye to Andy, Doug and Simon and to think about how the office administration and operations could work more economically. It was decided that these two posts be merged into the one role of Office Manager whose aim would be to call upon and have oversight of volunteers to help manage and run our church.
St Mark’s has always been blessed with many people willing to spend time and share their gifts in volunteer work and our continued thanks go to them and to the many more people who have stepped up to form new teams: housekeeping team – cleaning our church; estate management team – looking after repairs and managing alterations; AV (audio visual) team – sourcing, buying equipment, learning how to use it and broadcast. Numerous others have supported us in church and in the office. This will be the model of how we run church in future.
ChurchSuite came into its own once services were allowed in church as the ticketing facility allowed booking seats according to bubbles and to church capacity. We have maintained a 2m distancing policy throughout. MyChurchSuite will be rolled out across the worshipping community in the very near future – this will be an exciting step forward as church family will have easier links to controlled information and to such things as rotas, and this in turn should take future pressure off the office whilst at the same time allowing people greater digital connection.
And finally, our new vicar Mike and his wife, Liz arrive shortly and another team of volunteers have been working for months in getting the vicarage ready. This has entailed liaising with the Diocese, builders and contractors and carrying out much practical work themselves - our thanks go to them.
## **Health and Safety**
A fire risk assessment of the building was carried out by Praxis 42 in October, free of charge, and we have been working to implement the small number of remedial actions required, together with carrying out weekly testing of fire alarm and defibrillator, and monthly checks of emergency lighting and green push buttons. These are all recorded.
Work is being carried out on looking at fire marshalling, training and practice fire drills. Staff team have already completed an online fire safety course. This will be rolled out for other church members.
Neil Meadows is now the new Health and Safety Officer and I will be completing a Health and Safety Level 3 Course so that we can work together on H&S. Roger Elliot is our H&S Consultant. There have been no major health and safety issues recorded this year.
During 2020, we have continued with all routine maintenance and servicing, although there has been greatly reduced use of the building during the year.
In the Summer, after a very wet spell of weather, a large damp patch on the North West of the Nave was causing some delamination of the stonework. After inspecting the high level rain hoppers using a drone, we erected a scaffold tower inside the church to allow closer inspection. After that inspection and monitoring, we concluded that after scraping off and brushing down the loose stonework, we could safely allow the stonework to dry out naturally once the heating was turned on again. This is still being monitored.
Also, we hope that we have also solved the long term problem of a leak by the spiral staircase in front of the Office door.
Since Andy Wilson’s departure, we have recruited a volunteer maintenance team and are very grateful for their practical skills and expertise in carrying out minor repairs.
The new substation was completed during the Spring, but not fully commissioned by Northern Powergrid until September as there was a large amount of recabling in the neighbourhood which was required as part of the overall project, and could not be carried out until the summer holiday period. We expect the handover of the old substation building in early 2021, once the final clearance of all equipment and asbestos, and structural repairs are completed.
## **Licy Dorsey** HARROGATE DEANERY SYNOD REPORT
Like so many other events planned for 2020, most of our Harrogate DS meetings were cancelled last year, and we only met once, face to face, on 10th February at St John’s Church, Bilton and once on Zoom on 1st December.
**10/2/20:** There were 8 clergy and 19 lay members present, with 14 clergy and 13 lay members sending apologies. The weather was appalling and our Area Dean thanked those present for coming on such a dreadful evening.
Rev. Simon Dowson led a simple act of evening worship.
Good news from the Deanery:
## 4) **Parish Giving Scheme (PGS.)**
## 1) **From St John’s, Bilton**
Janet Edmond, Diocesan Stewardship Officer, presenting. She talked about: what is PGS, how it works, its unique benefits, the feedback from pilot schemes and how to register for the PGS. She said that the scheme was launched in 2008 to support Parishes and Benefices, with Leeds Diocese joining in January 2020, after running a pilot scheme in 2019. A Direct Debit system is used by the Diocese and through this, the original amount given is paid directly into the Parish’s bank account by the 10th of the month and, as soon as it has been received from HMRC, Gift Aid is also paid in. This way, the Gift Aid is received by the Parishes much sooner than when not not using the PGS, thus helping cash flows.
After a couple had offered a legacy of £25,000, providing it was put towards youth work, this figure was topped up by fund raising enough to employ a Youth worker for 3 years and, following interviews, Emma James (a member of St. Mark’s) was appointed, and took up her post at St John’s and St. Luke’s from mid-April 2020.
## 2) **Harrogate Alpha courses**
In January, Harrogate Kairos Church, with 12 other churches (Anglican, Methodist, Pentecostal, Free Church and Baptist included) launched14 ecumenical Alpha courses.
There is an option within the scheme for people to donate anonymously and the Parish be able to claim Gift Aid on the donation, and also an option to increase regular donations in line with inflation, members were told.
## 3) **From Pannal Church**
In an effort to “grow children as Christians,” a mid-week, after school “Crumpet service” was launched. The first service attracted approximately 100 people including about 66 children.
Janet said the scheme is funded by the participating Dioceses giving £50 for each Parish, but after 3 years a proportional cost will be involved.
a) to support mission outreach, such as Messy Church and All Age Worship.
5) **Children and Youth Work** , presented by Anne Carter (Children, Young People and Families Team.)
b) to encourage partnership with schools.
Anne spoke about how the Young People and Families Diocesan team worked to support Goal 5 of the Diocesan Strategy and the help it could offer to Parishes within Harrogate Deanery to work towards this goal. Many might aspire to ensure that a child encounters Christ and that his/her Christian faith “enhances lives” but not everyone has the self confidence and/or the knowledge of how to go about it. Anne, as the first point of contact for the Ripon Episcopal Area, is there to offer support as part of the Children, Young People and Families Diocesan team of 6 - all with differing skills – who are there to advise, train and help towards undertaking the Diocesan initiatives which are:
c) to support children, teens and young adults in church, including Baptism, Confirmation and Toddler Groups.
The team can help to encourage and nurture children and young people’s faith in tried and tested ways, which might previously not have been considered.
## **The meeting closed in prayer.**
1/12/20: Unfortunately, the minutes of this meeting have not yet been approved, but the agenda lists: Opening prayers, followed by usual agenda business.
Speaker: Jonathan Wood, Diocesan Secretary. Diocesan “Rhythm of Life Initiative.”
Good news from the Deanery. Farewells and vacancy updates. Prayer breakout rooms. Deanery Finance. Closing prayers.
**Dan Watts & Mark Siddall** SAFEGUARDING REPORT
## Parish Safeguarding Checklist
At St Mark’s Harrogate we recognise that the few who are determined to harm children or adults, deliberately seek out groups or organisations where they can meet children or other vulnerable people. The Church is particularly susceptible to these people. Creating and maintaining a safeguarding culture will discourage them from becoming involved for the wrong reasons and make it difficult for them to harm or abuse children or adults if they do. We recognise that safeguarding is everybody’s responsibility at St Mark’s to create a culture where everyone is safe.
In order to assist with the creation of a safeguarding culture we have as a PCC:
## **Appointed:**
- l Mark Siddall to be the designated Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) to work with the incumbent and PCC.
- l Susie McQuade to be the Safeguarding administrator and oversee the Safer recruitment of all volunteers, church officers and staff team members.
The PSO is supported, trained and given a copy of the parish safeguarding policy and procedures;
Safer Recruitment practice by:
- l Appointing all church officers who work with children, young people and or vulnerable adults are recruited in line with the principles outlined in House of Bishops’ Safer Recruitment practice guidance including regular DBS applications.
- l Ensuring all volunteers have completed safeguarding training provided by the Church of England.
- l Providing appropriate insurance to cover for all activities undertaken in the name of the PCC which involve children and vulnerable adults;
## **Displayed:**
> l A formal adoption of the House of Bishops ‘Promoting a Safer Church; safeguarding policy statement’ is signed on behalf of the PCC and presented at APCM
- l Contact details of Incumbent & Churchwarden
> l Contact details of the PSOs the Diocesan Safeguarding Team – including phone, email and website details and Information about where to get help with child and adult safeguarding issues, domestic abuse and key helplines e.g. ChildLine
> l A hard copy of the Diocese Safeguarding Manual ‘A Safer Church’ which acts as our Parish Safeguarding Handbook.
- l Copies of our safeguarding policies for Children, vulnerable adults and domestic violence as well as whistle blowing.
## **Responded by:**
- l Promoting an environment, which is welcoming and respectful and enables safeguarding concerns to be raised and responded to openly, promptly and consistently;
- l Agreeing policies and procedures:
- deal promptly with safeguarding allegations
- or suspicions of abuse in accordance with the relevant policy and practice guidance and in consultation with the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser;
- Report all safeguarding concerns or allegations against church officers to the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser;
- ensure that known offenders or others who may pose a risk to children and/or vulnerable adults are effectively managed and monitored in consultation with the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser;
- l Complying with all data protection legislation especially in regard to storing information about the ‘church workforce’. Including volunteers and any safeguarding records;
- = Ensuring that all those hiring church premises carry full public liability insurance for this, or are covered through the church insurance (for example hire for a children’s party).
- l Providing an “activity risk assessment” tool for each those involved in activities associated with either children or vulnerable adults, and run in the name of the Church.
## **Support & Compliance:**
The measures identified in the list above are checked during parish visitations and as to date no actions are outstanding.
Review and Report Progress by:
- l Inviting the PSO to regularly report on
- safeguarding in the parish. Safeguarding has been added as a standing agenda item at each PCC meeting.
- l Reporting to the APCM in an annual report in relation to safeguarding. In the PCC’s annual report will be a statement which reports on progress and a statement as to whether or not the PCC has complied with the duty to have “due regard” to the House of Bishops’ guidance in relation to safeguarding.
Supported the Hiring of Church Premises by:
- l Developing and updating its agreement with any person/body wishing to hire church premises stating whereby the person/body hiring the premises agrees:
- = to comply with the relevant safeguarding guidance issued by the House of Bishops and the diocese.
- = ensure that children and vulnerable adults are protected at all times, relevant staff have had appropriate DBS checks and that all reasonable steps have been taken to prevent injury, illness, loss or damage occurring.
TREASURER’S REPORT
## **Richard Marjoribanks**
## **Headlines:**
- Deficit for the year of £8,341 on our Unrestricted Reserves
- Over £390,000 spent to support Mission & Ministry in our Parish, Diocese and Overseas
- Free Reserves fell slightly to 2.7 months costs based on 2021 plans
- Income falls by £57,000 and expenditure cut by a similar amount to balance the books
- Budget challenges ahead for 2021
The pandemic dominated all aspect of our lives during 2020 and the St Mark’s finances were no exception. With the building closed for much of the year, we lost lettings income of £9,000 and core Planned Giving Income and Gift Aid fell by nearly £21,000. We also lost income of just under £5,000 on our investment property as the house became vacant just before the first Lockdown and we only secured a new tenant in late June. We are fortunate, and extremely grateful, that the monthly giving to the church via the bank only fell by 5% and that, despite many families being affected financially by the pandemic and church services being moved online in March, our core financial support remained largely intact.
Total incoming resources on Unrestricted Funds fell by £69,000 in 2020 for the reasons outlined above and the fact that in 2019 we received on-off donations of around £20,000 that were not repeated in 2020.
In response to the drop in income, the PCC was faced with some difficult decisions to try and balance our budget with our staffing levels the main controllable cost. As a result, we took the decision to make the two cleaner caretakers redundant in August when it became clear that there was not a job to do and furlough support was being withdrawn. We also decided we were unable to reappoint an Operations Manager when the role became vacant and merged that job with the Administrator one to create an Office Manager position. This has meant that we have had to rely on volunteer support in cleaning and managing the building. This will remain the situation for the foreseeable future. Many of our smaller costs fell due to the lockdowns and we did not have to incur significant expenditure on the building fabric.
We were able to maintain our Parish Share payments at the full level requested by the Diocese throughout 2020 (a 2.1% increase on 2019) and are expecting to be able to do so until at least June 2021. At that point we expect to have to review our payments to maintain the minimum reserves level set by the PCC. The Parish Share represented 52% of our total expenditure in 2020.
As our unrestricted income has fallen by 13% compared with 2019, the PCC decided that the Mission Support Tithe should be based on the current year core income – in the past we have always calculated the tithe on income in the previous year. As a result, the Mission Support Giving in 2020 has fallen from £41,563 to £36,143. We hope to continue to maintain this 10% tithe in future. The allocation of this giving is administered on behalf of the PCC by the Mission Support Group.
With the lower staff expenditure planned for 2021, our financial ‘free’ reserves at the end of the year, at £93,446, represented 2.7 months of expenditure. These are the Unrestricted Funds that are not designated for a specific purpose or tied up in Fixed Assets and are down from £97,408 at the end of 2019.
## **Reserves policy**
The PCC has reviewed its policy on the minimum level of unrestricted reserves that should be maintained. Whilst recognising that a faith organisation such as a Church should perhaps operate on a nil reserves basis, this policy has been arrived at in light of the statutory responsibilities to the staff employed by the PCC, should income reductions require a reassessment of the number of paid positions, as well as the time required to seek additional financial support to fund the Church’s vision for mission. The potential for the one-off substantial repair liabilities that can arise from the quinquennial inspection has also been considered. Reserves represented by tangible fixed assets will be excluded as they are by nature not immediately realisable. The PCC also took note of the minimum reserves policy adopted by the Diocese of Leeds. It has therefore been decided that St Mark’s will fall in line with our Diocesan policy and will aim to have a minimum level of liquid reserves representing two months of normal ongoing expenditure. The PCC had previously set a target reserves level of three months expenditure.
## **Facts & figures**
## IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE AND ONLINE VIEW FIGURES
## ELECTORAL ROLL
## OCTOBER & CHRISTMAS SERVICES 2020
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## OCCASIONAL OFFICES
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WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT DOES
## **PCC leadership & make up 2020**
The Parochial Church Council (PCC) is a corporate body established by the Church of England. The PCC operates under the Parochial Church Council Measure. The appointment of PCC members is governed by and set out in the Church Representation Rules. St Mark’s PCC has the responsibility for co-operating with the incumbent in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. It also has maintenance responsibilities for the church building. It seeks to promote the following stated priorities: to worship the living God; to grow in faith; to serve the people of our parish and community; to share Christ’s love and truth through our living witness; to deepen our links with the world-wide church; to work for justice and peace and to care for creation.
The PCC oversees the church’s strategic and annual plan, agrees the budget, and monitors progress made against both of these. It oversees the appointment of the members of the leadership team.
**Membership 2020:** Associate Minister: The Revd. Dan Watts (Standing Committee); Curate: The Revd. James Handley; Curate: The Revd. Kim Mason (Standing Committee); Associate Vicar: The Rev John Duff; Church Wardens/ Standing Committee: Mrs Alison Glover and Mr David Ferguson; Reader Representative: Mrs Ruth Cundy; Deanery Synod Representatives: Mrs Licy Dorsey (Disability Officer) and Dr Susan Atkin. Elected members: Mr Keelan Glendinning, Mr John Hammerton, Mrs Rebecca Onslow, Mr Alan Stokes, Mr Wayne Brown, Mrs Sara Ferguson, Mr Mike Procter (Tree Officer), Mr Neil Tunnicliffe, Mrs Carol Bexon, Mrs Carol Bracher (second term), Mrs Ann FitzGerald (PCC Secretary/ Standing Committee), Mr Richard Marjoribanks (Treasurer/Standing Committee), Mr Mark Siddall (Parish Safeguarding Officer), Mrs Gail Vlack, Mrs Deborah Booth (Environment and Sustainability Officer).
Ceased during 2020: Mrs Charlotte Clarke, Mr Bruce Blackburn, Mr Matthew Haley, Miss Anna Pattison, Mr Stephen Gibbin, Mrs Pat Sutcliffe, Mr Paul Clarke, Mr John Sutcliffe and Miss Grace Hart
Not on PCC but in a designated role and will attend as required: Natalie Jones (Youth Pastor); Tim Cundy (Deputy Warden); Catherine Gibbin (Pastoral Director); Janet Green (Information & Communications Officer); Frances Bryant (Prayer Co-ordinator); Shirley Jones (Prayer Ministry Co-ordinator); Suzie McQuade (Safeguarding Administrator), Cathy Meadows (Office Manager/ Electoral Roll Officer); Neil Meadows (Health & Safety Officer).
## **Other PCC committees/groups:-**
**The Standing Committee** is the only committee required by law. It has the power to transact the business of the PCC between its meetings, subject to any directions given by the Council, and oversees the week-by-week operations and the finances of the church. The PCC has two other main sub-committees:
**The Strategic Planning Group** – which prepares the church’s annual strategic/mission plan for the consideration and approval of the PCC, and monitors progress against that plan;
**The Estates Management Committee** – which meets regularly to review and advise on the maintenance of the church infrastructure and estate and the day-to-day management of the building.
Other committees include the **Mission Support Group** , which aims to engender understanding, involvement and commitment to world-wide mission within St Mark’s, and is chaired by Jose Rhodes.
**Risk Management:** The PCC acknowledges its responsibility to identify, assess and manage the major risks to which it is exposed. It is developing a register of major risks and continues to enhance plans to ensure that systems and processes are in place to mitigate exposure to these risks. Major risks arise from a variety of aspects of the church’s internal operations and external environment, including security, health and safety and finance and individual policies and procedures have been developed to address many of these areas. Monthly financial reports are submitted to PCC and budgets agreed before the start of each year. The PCC is further developing procedures to meet its responsibilities in this area and monitoring implementation of the necessary mitigating actions.
In 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and circumstances of the interregnum, the PCC has met monthly instead of quarterly as previously. The future pattern of meetings will be reviewed in 2021 when our new incumbent is in place and (we hope) the pandemic has subsided. The new pattern of meetings will have at its heart the need:
- l First, to agree and adopt an annual strategic/ mission plan and a supporting budget at the start of each calendar year
- l To review and approve the annual report, and consider proposals which are required for the consideration of the Annual Parochial Church Meeting in April
**Conflicts Policy:** The PCC has adopted a policy to identify any conflicts of interests that any member may have that may exist which could potentially affect the proper operation of the Council. Potential conflicts can arise where a PCC member has a personal interest or involvement in an organisation which the PCC intends to support financially or from which the PCC propose to purchase goods or services. A standard agenda item at the start of every meeting gives opportunity for PCC members to declare potential conflicts that may arise in the course of the meeting and members are also required to declare any conflicts that arise during the course of discussion that had not been identified at the start of the meeting. Conflicts so declared are recorded in the minutes of the meeting along with any action taken to deal with the conflict. Conflicted members will abstain from voting on the relevant issue and may be asked to leave the meeting during discussion if felt necessary. A Register of Interests is completed by all PCC members following the APCM each year.
- l To review progress against the strategic/mission plan as the year progresses
- l From the autumn onwards, to consider and approve the next year’s plan – and so on in a repeating annual cycle.
- l PCC members are encouraged to join the teams/ groups that deliver the plan, though not at a level that would create conflicts of interest.
New PCC members are given information pertinent to their role as members of the PCC and are eligible to attend Diocesan training courses as appropriate. Those attending courses are asked to report back to PCC.
## **smch.org.uk**
**Visit** St Mark’s Church, Leeds Road, Harrogate HG2 8AY **Call** 01423 544528 **Email** office@smch.org.uk
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF
ST MARK'S HARROGATE
CHARITY REG 11346
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
AND
ANNUAL ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DE
EMBER 202
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF sr MARK'S HARROGATE
CHA
li
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF
THE PCC OF ST MARK'S CHURCH HARROGATE
ON AccourS F
EYEARE
CEM
Respective Respon$lbllltles of the PCC and Examiner
The PCC are responslble for the preparation of the accounts. The PCC consider that an audit is not
required for this year under settion 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Art) and that an
independent examlnation 15 needed.
It Is my responslblllty to..
Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Att.
To follow the procedures laid down In the general Dlrectlons given by the Charlty Commlsslon
(under sectlon 145{5)(b} of the Charltles Act, and
To state whether partlcular matters have come to my attentlon.
Bas1$ of Independent Examlner's Statement
My examlnatlon was carried out In accordance wlth general Directions given by the Charity
Commlsslon. An examlnatlon InclLtdes a revlew of the accountlng records kept by the charlty and a
comparison of the accounts presented wlth those records. It also Includes conslderatlon of any
unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeklng explanations from the PCC concernlng any
such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required In
an audlt, and consequently no oplnlon Is glven a5 to whether the accounts present a *rue and fal
vlew and the report Is Ilmlted to those matters set out In the statement below.
Independent Examlner's Statement
In connectlon wlth my examlnatlon, no matter has come to my attentlon
whlch glves me reasonable cause to belleve that In, any materlal respett, the reqU1Ments.
To keep accountlng records In accordance wlth sectlon 130 of the 2011 Act. and
To prepare accounts whlch accord wlth the accountlng records and comply wlth the
accountlng requIrnents of the Charltles Act
have not been met; or
2. to whlch, In my oplnlon,
the accounts to b
reach
ntlon should be drawn In order to enable a proper understandlng of
D T Kitson FCCA
Bulmer & Co
Chartered Certlfled Accountants & Statutory Audltors
,-2 Mount Parade
Harrogate
HGI IBX
Date
2021
PAROCHIAL CHURCH
OUNCIL OF ST M
ARROGATE
ATEMENT OF FINAN
CTIvrrIES
Note Unrestrlrted Restrlcted
Fund5
Funds
Total Funds
2020
2019
INCOMZNG RESOURCES
Incoming Resources from
Donors
Income from Charftable and
Anclllary Tradlng
Other Ordlnary Incomlng
Resource5
Income from Cash Deposlts
TOTAL INCOMIf4G
RESOURCES
377,042
13,900
390,942
438,293
2b
8,045
8,045
19,053
2t
2d
4,221
273
4,221
273
3,094
493
389 581
403 481
460 933
RESOURCES USED
Mlsslon & Chadtable Giving
Activities dlrectly relating to the
Work of the Church
Church Management &
Admlnistration
Resurrected Bites Transfer
TOTAL RESOURCES USED
3a
36,143
36,143
41,563
3b
356,463
12,079
368,542
414,711
10,742
10,742
12,176
12
403 348
415 427
475 216
NET INCOMING (OUTGOING)
RESOURCES
{13,767}
1,821
(11.946)
(14,283)
Investment Property
Falr Value Galn on Investment
Property
5,426
5,426
10,325
NEf MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
{8,341)
1,821
{6,520)
(3,958)
Balantts Brought Forward at
l Janljary 2020 (2019)
li
115,830
333,725
449,555
453,513
BALANCES CARRIED
FORWARD AT
31 DECEMBER 2020 {2019)
li
107 489
335 546
BALANCE SHEEr
Note
2020
2019
FIXED ASSETS
Investment Property
Tangible Fixed Assets
310,000
9.056
310,000
11,725
CURREKf ASSErs
Debtors & Prepayments
Cash at Bank and in Hand
22,273
114 074
136,347
28,183
118 459
146,642
UABlLrrIES - Amounts Falllng Due
Wlthln One Year
(12,368)
(18,812)
NEf CURRENT ASSErs
123 979
127 830
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
UABILITLES
443,035
449,555
io
£443 035
£449 555
FUNDS
Unrestrlcted
Undeslgnated
Deslgnated
li
li
li
93,446
14,043
335,546
97,408
18,422
333,725
Restrlcted
£443 035
£449 555
Approved by the Parochlal Church Councll on 10 March 2021 and slgned on Its behalf by-
RJB Marjorlbanks
(Treasurer)
Alison Glover
(Chalr)
The attached notes form part of these Accounts
srATEMENT OF C
LOWS
2020
2019
Reconciliation of o
cash inflow
activlti
In
Irbcome to net
from o eratln
Net Incomlng (outgolng) resources for the year
Adjustments for:
Depreclatlon
(Increase) decrease In Stock
(Increase) decrease In Debtor5
Increase (decrease) In Credltors
Interest Recelvable
Net cash Inflow (ouffiow) from operdtlng artivities
(11,946)
(14,283)
5,267
4,443
773
6,757
4,029
493
5,910
(6,444)
273
srATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Net cash Inflow (outflow) from operatlng attlvltles
(7,486)
1,226
Returns on Investments
Interest Recelved
Incorne from investment property
273
5,426
493
10,325
Investing artivities
Purchase of tanglble flxed assets
(2,598)
(1,499)
Net cash Inflow (outflow)
{4,385)
10,545
Cash at bank and on hand at beglnnlng of year
118,459
107,914
Cash at bank and on hand at end of year
£114 074
£118 459
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCtL
F ST MARK'S H
ed31D
mber 202
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The flnanclal statements have been prepared In accordance wlth the Statement of Recommended
Prartlce: Accounting & Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance v4ith Flnancial
Reporting Standard5 applicable in the United Kingdom & Republic of Iland (FRS102) Issued on 16
July 2014 and the Flnancial Reportlng Standard appllcable In the United Klngdom& Republlc of
Ireland {FRS102), Church Accountlng Regulatlons 2006 and the Charttles Act 2011.
The flnanclal statements have been prepared under the hlstorlcal cost conventlon expt for the
valuatlon of Investment assets, whlch are shown at market value.
Funds
General funds represent the funds of the PCC that are not subject to any restrfrtlons regardlng thelr
use and are avallable for appllcation on the general purpose5 of the PCC. Fund5 de51gnated for
partlcular purpose by the PCC are also unrestrlcted.
The Accounts Include all transactlons, assets and Ilabllltles for whlch the PCC Is responsible in law.
They do not Include the accounts of church groups that owe thelr maln afflllatlon to another body
nor those that are Informal gatherfngs of Church members,
Incomlng Resources
Collectlons are recognlsed when recelved by or on behalf of the PCC.
Planned glvlng retrlvable under covenant and glft aid Is retognlsed only when received.
Income tax recoverable on glft ald donations Is recognlsed In the perlod that the underlylng donatlon
Is recelved.
Grants and legacles to the PCC are accounted for as soon as the PCC is notified of Its legal
entitlement and the amount due.
Funds raised by the bookstall and all churth event5 are accounted for gross.
Oth r Ordinè Income
Rental income from the letting of church premlses Is recognlsed when the rentsl Is due.
Income from Investments
Dlvldends and Interest are accounted for when receivable. Tax recoverable on such income Is
recognlsed In the same accounting year,
Gains and Losses on Investments
Reallsed galns or losses are recognlsed when Investments are sold. Unreallsed galns or losses are
accounted for on revaluatlon of Investments at 31 December.
CHURCH
NCIL
TATEMENTS
I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (contlnued)
Resources Used
Grants and donatlons are accountd for when paid over, or when awarded, if that award creates a
blndlng obllgation on the PCC.
Activities Directly Relating to the Worlt of the Church
The dI0$an quota or parish share is accounted for when payable. Any quota unpald at 31
December Is provided for in these Accounts as an operatlonal (though not a legal) liability if there Is
a reallstlc expettation that the arrears wlll be pald wlthln the followlng year and is Shown a5 a
credltor In the Balance Sheet.
Flxed Assets
Consecrated Land and Bulldln
sandm
vable Churth Furnishin
Consecrated and benefitrd property is excluded from the Accounts by s. 10(2) of the Charlties Act
2011.
No value is placed on movable thurch furnishings held by the churchwarden5 on 5peclal trust for the
PCC and which requlre a faculty for disposal since the PCC con51ders th55 to be Inallenable propertv.
All expendlture incurred during the year on consecrated or benefice bulldlngs and movable church
furnlshlngs, whether maintenance or Improvements, Is wrltten off as expendlture In the Statement
of Flnanaal Attivities and separately dlsclosed.
Other Pro
ert
Freehold property owned by the church 15 held at falr value wlthln the accounts.
and Office E ul
ment
Equipment used wlthln the church premises 15 depreciated on a straight line basls over 4 years from
the date they are brought into Use. Individual item5 of equlpment wlth a purchase Pr1 of £1,000
or less are written off when the asset is acquired.
Investments are valued at market value at 31 December. The falr value 15 based on a professlonal
valuatlon.
Amounts owing to the PCC at 31 December In respect of fees, rents or other income are shown a5
debtors less provlslon for amounts that may prove uncollettable.
Stock Is valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value.
MARK.
INCOMING RESOURCES
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
Funds
Funds
Total Funds
2020
2019
2a) Incomlng Resources frorn Donor8
Planned Glvlng - vla Bank
Income Tax
RecoveredlRecoverable
Planned Glvlng
vla Envelopes
Collectlons
Sundry Donatlons & Legades
282,818
282,818
296,997
66,649
11,120
1,098
66,649
11,120
1,098
69,829
14,472
6,891
377 042
390 942
438 293
2b) Income from Charltable Anclllary Tradlng
Church Lettlng5
Tcrfddler Groups
Weddlng & Funeral Fees
Bookstall
6,532
888
532
93
6,532
888
532
93
15,686
2,071
890
406
2c) Other Ordlnary Incomlng Resources
Solar Panel Feed-In Tariff
Insurance Clalm
3,082
3,082
3,094
2d) Income From Cash Deposits
Interest
273
273
493
UR
Ncf
T MARK.
HA
TE
THE FINAN
IAL
MEN
RESOURCES USED
Unrestrlct•d
Fund$
Restrlcted
Funds
Totsl Funds
2020
2019
3a) Mlsslon & Charltable Glvlng
Home Mlsslon Partners
Rellef and Development
Agencles
Overseas Mlsslons Partners
Mlscellaneous
14,101
14,101
18,917
6,600
12,020
6,600
12,020
5,992
14,278
3b) Actlvltles Dlrectly Relatlng to Work of the Church
Mlnlsty- Dlocesan Parlsh
Share
Kalros Connexlon
Other Ministry Costs
Bulldlng Runnlng Costs
Major Repalrs/Projects
Upkeep of servIs
Adult Mln15try
Youth & Chlldren's Mlnlstry
Kltchen, Hospltallty & Caterlng
staff Cost [note 4]
Trainlng
Hardshlp Fund
Glfts
Kingdom Ufe
Bookstall
210,243
210,243
205,947
3,083
4,599
29,022
1,125
9,151
1,658
3,220
4,824
145,681
715
1,681
540
2,162
2,187
26,093
690
3,056
81
2,821
465
108,332
625
1,710
2,187
27,501
690
4,475
81
2,821
465
109,084
625
1,710
84
8,500
76
368 542
1,408
1,419
752
8,500
76
356 463
414 711
3c) Church Management & Admlnlstratlon
Telephone, Postage & Offl
Supplles
General Admlnlstratlon Costs
Computer & Software
Legal Fees
Independent Examinerfs Fee
Depreclatlon
2,790
818
1,517
2,790
818
1,517
5,077
412
1.861
35
348
350
350
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
rEn
Unrestrlrted
Funds
Restrirted
Funds
Total Funds
2020
2019
srAFF COSTS
Salary Costs
(Includlng Assoclate Mlnlster)
stipend & Salaries
Soclal Securfty Costs
Penslon Costs
105,409
1,189
752
106,161
1,189
140,585
2,816
108 332
752
109 084
145 681
Mlnlstry Staff
Admlnlstratlon &
Comrnunlcatlons Staff
Cleanlng stsff
62,657
62,657
79,250
40,457
752
41,209
53,989
108 332
752
145 681
The Associate Mlnister is part-funded by the Dlocese.
INVEsfMENT PROPERTY
Freehold
Land &
Building$
Cost / Falr Value
At l January 2020
Falr Value Adjustment
At 31 December 2020
310,000
310 000
Investment Property - 30 Halstead Road, Harrogate.
The property was professlonally valued as at 31 December 2020. No depreclatlon Is charged
on the Investment property so the above Falr Value also represents the Net Book Value. The
orfglnal cost wa5 £113,303.
2020
2019
Income
Rent Recelved
Property Expense5
Net ir)come
6,968
12.600
PAROC
UNCIL OF sr MARK.
TE
TH
EMENTS
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
AV
Equlpment
Comper8
Total
Computers & Audio visual Equlpment
Cost
At l January 2020
Addltlons in the year
At 31 December 2020
2.648
15,998
18,646
Depreciation
At l January 2020
Charge in the year
At 31 December 2020
730
6,191
6,921
Net Book Value
At 31 Dember 2020
At 31 December 2019
2020
2019
DEBTORS
Debtors
Prepaid Expenses
Accrued Income - Indudlng
Glft Ald
2,447
5,407
5,070
CASH AT BANK & IN HAND
CBF Church of England Deposlt Account
Bank Current Accounts - CAF Bank Ltd
Cash In Hand & Floats
59,401
54,478
195
114 074
59,149
58,975
335
118 459
LIABILITIES - AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Credltors
Accrued Expenses
Other Llabllltles
3,757
1,872
3,755
1,320
io
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUN
MARK.
ATE
INANCIAL
MENTS
10. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND
Un-
restrlcted Restrlcted
Total
Investment Property
Tanglble Flxed Assets
Current Assets
Current abIlItIeS
Fund Balance at
31 December 2020
310,000
310,000
9,056
136,347
9,056
110,801
25,546
107 489
335 546
443 035
11. SUMMARY OF FUND MOVEMENTS
Balance at
01101120
Incoming
Resources
Roources
Usad
Balance at
31112120
Transfers
Restrlrted Funds
Organ Fund
Kitchen & Catering
Flower5
other Restrlrted
Grants (see note)
Harrogate Clothes
Bank
2018 Gift Day
1,962
6,559
228
(42)
1,920
6,559
260
loo
(68)
5,300
(3,321)
1,979
237
8,500
(8,648)
89
23,725
13,900
{12,079)
25,546
Flxed Assets -
Investment
Property
310 000
333 725
310 000
335 546
Unrestrirted
Funds
Des1
nated
Tangible Flxed
Assets
Muslc & Cholr
Dlscretionary
Hardshlp Fund
11,725
3,836
(4,994)
2,325
9,056
3,836
18,422
(6,704)
2.325
14,043
Undesl
General Reserve
Legacle5
10,759
395,007
(396,644)
(2.325)
6,797
97,408
395,007
(396,644)
(2,325)
93,446
115 830
395 007
107 489
Total Funds
408 907
415 427
li
PAROCHIAL CH
COUNCIL OF
ROGATE
S TO THE FINAN
IAL
TATEMENTS
11. SU14MARY OF FUND MOVEMENTS (continued)
The following restricted grants were recdved durlng the year:
Grant maker
ose of
nt
al
mainin
Leeds Diocesan Board of
Finance
Covld 19
Emergence Mlsslon Grant
Purchase of equlpment for
live-streamlng of Servl
£1,000
Allchurches Trust - Hope
Beyond Grant
Developrnent of onllne
Services
£2,750
£1.689
North yorkshi County
Purthase of gazebos and
Council Locality Budget Grant other equipment for use In
the church grounds
£1,550
£290
12. RESURRECTED BrrES CAFE
With effect from the end of Ortober 2019, the Pay-As-You-Feel café set up by St Marks was
transferred out of the Church Into Its own Communlty Interest Company (CIC) and the
accumulated reserves transferred over. The St Mark5 PCC has no legal Interest in, or
responsibility for, the CIC.
13. AMOUNTS RECEED FOR DISTIUBUTION OUTSIDE THE CHURCH
Awaltlng
distributlon
at the
vear-end
2020
Ughthouse Group
Resurrected Bites - grant and flower
donations
Varfous staff leavlng collectlons
Intem sponsorship
Family In Need Appeal
Other m15cellaneous
Chrlstmas Collettions 2020
290
2,601
1,447
400
975
313
2,000
45
400
40
112
The above speclflc donatlons recelved for dlstrlbuuon outslde the Church are shown for note
only and are not Included In Income or expendlture. The amount awaiting dlstrfbution is
Included In Other Uabllltles.
12
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARK'S HARROG
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Year Ended 31 D
r 2020
14. VOLUNTEERS
The current work of the Church could not be sustained without the contrlbution made by many
volunteers in all aspects of its rnini5try. Around 100 rnernbers of the congregation as5i5t in
varlous ways. Many actlvltles rely almost entlrely on volunteers, elther behind the sne5 In
the running of the church or more vlslbly durlng Sunday servlces. Teams Include those helping
with.. worship, cleaningi flowers, pastoral visiting, hospitality, prayer minlstry, toddler groups,
youth & chlldren's mlnlstry, sound and vlsuals, and bulldlng management & maintenance. In
adéltlon, volunteers are Involved In governance through the PCC and Standlng Commlttee.
More Informatlon Is glven In the Annual Report.
15. LEASING
The Church has lease agreements in respect of hygiene equipment over five years
commencing Ortober 2020 èt a cost of £29 per rnonth end a photocopier supplied over five
years commencing February 2018 èt a rental cost of £67 per rnonth,
16. TRUSTEE & sfAFF REMUNERATION
Staff costs are detailed in note 4 and the average number of staff employed was 8 (2019.9),
Most staff are employed on a part-dme basls. No employee earned more than £60,000 In the
year. At the year-end, 5 (2019: 10) people were employed by the PCC. Thls Includes the
Assoclate Mlnlster.
Included in Salaries are the contributions to Leeds Dlocesan Board of FInan In respett of the
AsSOClate Minister who is a Tnember of the PCC. No other member of the PCC received
remuneration from the PCC In the year.
In the year to 31 December 2020, members of the PCC had expenses reimbursed as follows:
2020
£4,203
Total expenses paid to PCC member5
The number of PCC members who received payments for
expenses incurred
£7,417
Tre nature of the expenses pald were normal clergy expenses such as phone, travel and other
reimbursements and payments In respett of other costs properly incurred by PCC members In
the performance of their duties.
There are no related party tran5actlon5 that requlre d15closure.
The PCC operates a deflned contrlbutlon penslon scheme. Contrlbutlons are charged In the
perfod to whlch they relate Inote 4].
13
SIGNXFICAKf INFORMATION
The charlty's actlvltles are covered In the Annual Report. The charfty's govemlng document Is the
Parochlal Church Councll Powers Measure (1956) as amended and Church Representatlon Rules.
The charltable objects are promotlng In the ecclesla5tlcal parfsh the whole m1551on of the Church.
The Trustees have regard to the guléance Issued by the Char6ty Commlsslon.
Charlty Trustees:
See Annual Report
Charity Registered Number:
1134657
Address:
st Mark's Church, Leeds Road, Harrogate, HG2 8AY
Bankers
CAF Bank Ltd & CCL4
Independent Examlner..
D Kltson
Bulmer & Co
Charted Certlfied Accountants
2 Mount Parade
Harrogate
HGI IBX
Trustees. Responsibility for the A¢¢ounts
Charity law requires the Trustees of the assoclation to prepare a receipts and payments account and
a statement of assets and Ilabllltles for each flnanclal year. In addltlon. the Trustees are responslble
for keeping proper accounting records which are sufficient to show and explain the charity's
transartions and to disdose with reasonable accurdte at any time the financlal posltlon of the
Association. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets and hentr for tsking reasonable
Steps for the prevention and detettion of fraud and other irregularities.
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF
ST MARK'S HARROGATE
CHARITY REG 11346
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
AND
ANNUAL ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DE
EMBER 202
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF sr MARK'S HARROGATE
CHA
li
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF
THE PCC OF ST MARK'S CHURCH HARROGATE
ON AccourS F
EYEARE
CEM
Respective Respon$lbllltles of the PCC and Examiner
The PCC are responslble for the preparation of the accounts. The PCC consider that an audit is not
required for this year under settion 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Art) and that an
independent examlnation 15 needed.
It Is my responslblllty to..
Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Att.
To follow the procedures laid down In the general Dlrectlons given by the Charlty Commlsslon
(under sectlon 145{5)(b} of the Charltles Act, and
To state whether partlcular matters have come to my attentlon.
Bas1$ of Independent Examlner's Statement
My examlnatlon was carried out In accordance wlth general Directions given by the Charity
Commlsslon. An examlnatlon InclLtdes a revlew of the accountlng records kept by the charlty and a
comparison of the accounts presented wlth those records. It also Includes conslderatlon of any
unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeklng explanations from the PCC concernlng any
such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required In
an audlt, and consequently no oplnlon Is glven a5 to whether the accounts present a *rue and fal
vlew and the report Is Ilmlted to those matters set out In the statement below.
Independent Examlner's Statement
In connectlon wlth my examlnatlon, no matter has come to my attentlon
whlch glves me reasonable cause to belleve that In, any materlal respett, the reqU1Ments.
To keep accountlng records In accordance wlth sectlon 130 of the 2011 Act. and
To prepare accounts whlch accord wlth the accountlng records and comply wlth the
accountlng requIrnents of the Charltles Act
have not been met; or
2. to whlch, In my oplnlon,
the accounts to b
reach
ntlon should be drawn In order to enable a proper understandlng of
D T Kitson FCCA
Bulmer & Co
Chartered Certlfled Accountants & Statutory Audltors
,-2 Mount Parade
Harrogate
HGI IBX
Date
2021
PAROCHIAL CHURCH
OUNCIL OF ST M
ARROGATE
ATEMENT OF FINAN
CTIvrrIES
Note Unrestrlrted Restrlcted
Fund5
Funds
Total Funds
2020
2019
INCOMZNG RESOURCES
Incoming Resources from
Donors
Income from Charftable and
Anclllary Tradlng
Other Ordlnary Incomlng
Resource5
Income from Cash Deposlts
TOTAL INCOMIf4G
RESOURCES
377,042
13,900
390,942
438,293
2b
8,045
8,045
19,053
2t
2d
4,221
273
4,221
273
3,094
493
389 581
403 481
460 933
RESOURCES USED
Mlsslon & Chadtable Giving
Activities dlrectly relating to the
Work of the Church
Church Management &
Admlnistration
Resurrected Bites Transfer
TOTAL RESOURCES USED
3a
36,143
36,143
41,563
3b
356,463
12,079
368,542
414,711
10,742
10,742
12,176
12
403 348
415 427
475 216
NET INCOMING (OUTGOING)
RESOURCES
{13,767}
1,821
(11.946)
(14,283)
Investment Property
Falr Value Galn on Investment
Property
5,426
5,426
10,325
NEf MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
{8,341)
1,821
{6,520)
(3,958)
Balantts Brought Forward at
l Janljary 2020 (2019)
li
115,830
333,725
449,555
453,513
BALANCES CARRIED
FORWARD AT
31 DECEMBER 2020 {2019)
li
107 489
335 546
BALANCE SHEEr
Note
2020
2019
FIXED ASSETS
Investment Property
Tangible Fixed Assets
310,000
9.056
310,000
11,725
CURREKf ASSErs
Debtors & Prepayments
Cash at Bank and in Hand
22,273
114 074
136,347
28,183
118 459
146,642
UABlLrrIES - Amounts Falllng Due
Wlthln One Year
(12,368)
(18,812)
NEf CURRENT ASSErs
123 979
127 830
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
UABILITLES
443,035
449,555
io
£443 035
£449 555
FUNDS
Unrestrlcted
Undeslgnated
Deslgnated
li
li
li
93,446
14,043
335,546
97,408
18,422
333,725
Restrlcted
£443 035
£449 555
Approved by the Parochlal Church Councll on 10 March 2021 and slgned on Its behalf by-
RJB Marjorlbanks
(Treasurer)
Alison Glover
(Chalr)
The attached notes form part of these Accounts
srATEMENT OF C
LOWS
2020
2019
Reconciliation of o
cash inflow
activlti
In
Irbcome to net
from o eratln
Net Incomlng (outgolng) resources for the year
Adjustments for:
Depreclatlon
(Increase) decrease In Stock
(Increase) decrease In Debtor5
Increase (decrease) In Credltors
Interest Recelvable
Net cash Inflow (ouffiow) from operdtlng artivities
(11,946)
(14,283)
5,267
4,443
773
6,757
4,029
493
5,910
(6,444)
273
srATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Net cash Inflow (outflow) from operatlng attlvltles
(7,486)
1,226
Returns on Investments
Interest Recelved
Incorne from investment property
273
5,426
493
10,325
Investing artivities
Purchase of tanglble flxed assets
(2,598)
(1,499)
Net cash Inflow (outflow)
{4,385)
10,545
Cash at bank and on hand at beglnnlng of year
118,459
107,914
Cash at bank and on hand at end of year
£114 074
£118 459
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCtL
F ST MARK'S H
ed31D
mber 202
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The flnanclal statements have been prepared In accordance wlth the Statement of Recommended
Prartlce: Accounting & Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance v4ith Flnancial
Reporting Standard5 applicable in the United Kingdom & Republic of Iland (FRS102) Issued on 16
July 2014 and the Flnancial Reportlng Standard appllcable In the United Klngdom& Republlc of
Ireland {FRS102), Church Accountlng Regulatlons 2006 and the Charttles Act 2011.
The flnanclal statements have been prepared under the hlstorlcal cost conventlon expt for the
valuatlon of Investment assets, whlch are shown at market value.
Funds
General funds represent the funds of the PCC that are not subject to any restrfrtlons regardlng thelr
use and are avallable for appllcation on the general purpose5 of the PCC. Fund5 de51gnated for
partlcular purpose by the PCC are also unrestrlcted.
The Accounts Include all transactlons, assets and Ilabllltles for whlch the PCC Is responsible in law.
They do not Include the accounts of church groups that owe thelr maln afflllatlon to another body
nor those that are Informal gatherfngs of Church members,
Incomlng Resources
Collectlons are recognlsed when recelved by or on behalf of the PCC.
Planned glvlng retrlvable under covenant and glft aid Is retognlsed only when received.
Income tax recoverable on glft ald donations Is recognlsed In the perlod that the underlylng donatlon
Is recelved.
Grants and legacles to the PCC are accounted for as soon as the PCC is notified of Its legal
entitlement and the amount due.
Funds raised by the bookstall and all churth event5 are accounted for gross.
Oth r Ordinè Income
Rental income from the letting of church premlses Is recognlsed when the rentsl Is due.
Income from Investments
Dlvldends and Interest are accounted for when receivable. Tax recoverable on such income Is
recognlsed In the same accounting year,
Gains and Losses on Investments
Reallsed galns or losses are recognlsed when Investments are sold. Unreallsed galns or losses are
accounted for on revaluatlon of Investments at 31 December.
CHURCH
NCIL
TATEMENTS
I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (contlnued)
Resources Used
Grants and donatlons are accountd for when paid over, or when awarded, if that award creates a
blndlng obllgation on the PCC.
Activities Directly Relating to the Worlt of the Church
The dI0$an quota or parish share is accounted for when payable. Any quota unpald at 31
December Is provided for in these Accounts as an operatlonal (though not a legal) liability if there Is
a reallstlc expettation that the arrears wlll be pald wlthln the followlng year and is Shown a5 a
credltor In the Balance Sheet.
Flxed Assets
Consecrated Land and Bulldln
sandm
vable Churth Furnishin
Consecrated and benefitrd property is excluded from the Accounts by s. 10(2) of the Charlties Act
2011.
No value is placed on movable thurch furnishings held by the churchwarden5 on 5peclal trust for the
PCC and which requlre a faculty for disposal since the PCC con51ders th55 to be Inallenable propertv.
All expendlture incurred during the year on consecrated or benefice bulldlngs and movable church
furnlshlngs, whether maintenance or Improvements, Is wrltten off as expendlture In the Statement
of Flnanaal Attivities and separately dlsclosed.
Other Pro
ert
Freehold property owned by the church 15 held at falr value wlthln the accounts.
and Office E ul
ment
Equipment used wlthln the church premises 15 depreciated on a straight line basls over 4 years from
the date they are brought into Use. Individual item5 of equlpment wlth a purchase Pr1 of £1,000
or less are written off when the asset is acquired.
Investments are valued at market value at 31 December. The falr value 15 based on a professlonal
valuatlon.
Amounts owing to the PCC at 31 December In respect of fees, rents or other income are shown a5
debtors less provlslon for amounts that may prove uncollettable.
Stock Is valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value.
MARK.
INCOMING RESOURCES
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
Funds
Funds
Total Funds
2020
2019
2a) Incomlng Resources frorn Donor8
Planned Glvlng - vla Bank
Income Tax
RecoveredlRecoverable
Planned Glvlng
vla Envelopes
Collectlons
Sundry Donatlons & Legades
282,818
282,818
296,997
66,649
11,120
1,098
66,649
11,120
1,098
69,829
14,472
6,891
377 042
390 942
438 293
2b) Income from Charltable Anclllary Tradlng
Church Lettlng5
Tcrfddler Groups
Weddlng & Funeral Fees
Bookstall
6,532
888
532
93
6,532
888
532
93
15,686
2,071
890
406
2c) Other Ordlnary Incomlng Resources
Solar Panel Feed-In Tariff
Insurance Clalm
3,082
3,082
3,094
2d) Income From Cash Deposits
Interest
273
273
493
UR
Ncf
T MARK.
HA
TE
THE FINAN
IAL
MEN
RESOURCES USED
Unrestrlct•d
Fund$
Restrlcted
Funds
Totsl Funds
2020
2019
3a) Mlsslon & Charltable Glvlng
Home Mlsslon Partners
Rellef and Development
Agencles
Overseas Mlsslons Partners
Mlscellaneous
14,101
14,101
18,917
6,600
12,020
6,600
12,020
5,992
14,278
3b) Actlvltles Dlrectly Relatlng to Work of the Church
Mlnlsty- Dlocesan Parlsh
Share
Kalros Connexlon
Other Ministry Costs
Bulldlng Runnlng Costs
Major Repalrs/Projects
Upkeep of servIs
Adult Mln15try
Youth & Chlldren's Mlnlstry
Kltchen, Hospltallty & Caterlng
staff Cost [note 4]
Trainlng
Hardshlp Fund
Glfts
Kingdom Ufe
Bookstall
210,243
210,243
205,947
3,083
4,599
29,022
1,125
9,151
1,658
3,220
4,824
145,681
715
1,681
540
2,162
2,187
26,093
690
3,056
81
2,821
465
108,332
625
1,710
2,187
27,501
690
4,475
81
2,821
465
109,084
625
1,710
84
8,500
76
368 542
1,408
1,419
752
8,500
76
356 463
414 711
3c) Church Management & Admlnlstratlon
Telephone, Postage & Offl
Supplles
General Admlnlstratlon Costs
Computer & Software
Legal Fees
Independent Examinerfs Fee
Depreclatlon
2,790
818
1,517
2,790
818
1,517
5,077
412
1.861
35
348
350
350
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
rEn
Unrestrlrted
Funds
Restrirted
Funds
Total Funds
2020
2019
srAFF COSTS
Salary Costs
(Includlng Assoclate Mlnlster)
stipend & Salaries
Soclal Securfty Costs
Penslon Costs
105,409
1,189
752
106,161
1,189
140,585
2,816
108 332
752
109 084
145 681
Mlnlstry Staff
Admlnlstratlon &
Comrnunlcatlons Staff
Cleanlng stsff
62,657
62,657
79,250
40,457
752
41,209
53,989
108 332
752
145 681
The Associate Mlnister is part-funded by the Dlocese.
INVEsfMENT PROPERTY
Freehold
Land &
Building$
Cost / Falr Value
At l January 2020
Falr Value Adjustment
At 31 December 2020
310,000
310 000
Investment Property - 30 Halstead Road, Harrogate.
The property was professlonally valued as at 31 December 2020. No depreclatlon Is charged
on the Investment property so the above Falr Value also represents the Net Book Value. The
orfglnal cost wa5 £113,303.
2020
2019
Income
Rent Recelved
Property Expense5
Net ir)come
6,968
12.600
PAROC
UNCIL OF sr MARK.
TE
TH
EMENTS
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
AV
Equlpment
Comper8
Total
Computers & Audio visual Equlpment
Cost
At l January 2020
Addltlons in the year
At 31 December 2020
2.648
15,998
18,646
Depreciation
At l January 2020
Charge in the year
At 31 December 2020
730
6,191
6,921
Net Book Value
At 31 Dember 2020
At 31 December 2019
2020
2019
DEBTORS
Debtors
Prepaid Expenses
Accrued Income - Indudlng
Glft Ald
2,447
5,407
5,070
CASH AT BANK & IN HAND
CBF Church of England Deposlt Account
Bank Current Accounts - CAF Bank Ltd
Cash In Hand & Floats
59,401
54,478
195
114 074
59,149
58,975
335
118 459
LIABILITIES - AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Credltors
Accrued Expenses
Other Llabllltles
3,757
1,872
3,755
1,320
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUN
MARK.
ATE
INANCIAL
MENTS
10. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND
Un-
restrlcted Restrlcted
Total
Investment Property
Tanglble Flxed Assets
Current Assets
Current abIlItIeS
Fund Balance at
31 December 2020
310,000
310,000
9,056
136,347
9,056
110,801
25,546
107 489
335 546
443 035
11. SUMMARY OF FUND MOVEMENTS
Balance at
01101120
Incoming
Resources
Roources
Usad
Balance at
31112120
Transfers
Restrlrted Funds
Organ Fund
Kitchen & Catering
Flower5
other Restrlrted
Grants (see note)
Harrogate Clothes
Bank
2018 Gift Day
1,962
6,559
228
(42)
1,920
6,559
260
loo
(68)
5,300
(3,321)
1,979
237
8,500
(8,648)
89
23,725
13,900
{12,079)
25,546
Flxed Assets -
Investment
Property
310 000
333 725
310 000
335 546
Unrestrirted
Funds
Des1
nated
Tangible Flxed
Assets
Muslc & Cholr
Dlscretionary
Hardshlp Fund
11,725
3,836
(4,994)
2,325
9,056
3,836
18,422
(6,704)
2.325
14,043
Undesl
General Reserve
Legacle5
10,759
395,007
(396,644)
(2.325)
6,797
97,408
395,007
(396,644)
(2,325)
93,446
115 830
395 007
107 489
Total Funds
408 907
415 427
li
PAROCHIAL CH
COUNCIL OF
ROGATE
S TO THE FINAN
IAL
TATEMENTS
11. SU14MARY OF FUND MOVEMENTS (continued)
The following restricted grants were recdved durlng the year:
Grant maker
ose of
nt
al
mainin
Leeds Diocesan Board of
Finance
Covld 19
Emergence Mlsslon Grant
Purchase of equlpment for
live-streamlng of Servl
£1,000
Allchurches Trust - Hope
Beyond Grant
Developrnent of onllne
Services
£2,750
£1.689
North yorkshi County
Purthase of gazebos and
Council Locality Budget Grant other equipment for use In
the church grounds
£1,550
£290
12. RESURRECTED BrrES CAFE
With effect from the end of Ortober 2019, the Pay-As-You-Feel café set up by St Marks was
transferred out of the Church Into Its own Communlty Interest Company (CIC) and the
accumulated reserves transferred over. The St Mark5 PCC has no legal Interest in, or
responsibility for, the CIC.
13. AMOUNTS RECEED FOR DISTIUBUTION OUTSIDE THE CHURCH
Awaltlng
distributlon
at the
vear-end
2020
Ughthouse Group
Resurrected Bites - grant and flower
donations
Varfous staff leavlng collectlons
Intem sponsorship
Family In Need Appeal
Other m15cellaneous
Chrlstmas Collettions 2020
290
2,601
1,447
400
975
313
2,000
45
400
40
112
The above speclflc donatlons recelved for dlstrlbuuon outslde the Church are shown for note
only and are not Included In Income or expendlture. The amount awaiting dlstrfbution is
Included In Other Uabllltles.
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARK'S HARROG
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Year Ended 31 D
r 2020
14. VOLUNTEERS
The current work of the Church could not be sustained without the contrlbution made by many
volunteers in all aspects of its rnini5try. Around 100 rnernbers of the congregation as5i5t in
varlous ways. Many actlvltles rely almost entlrely on volunteers, elther behind the sne5 In
the running of the church or more vlslbly durlng Sunday servlces. Teams Include those helping
with.. worship, cleaningi flowers, pastoral visiting, hospitality, prayer minlstry, toddler groups,
youth & chlldren's mlnlstry, sound and vlsuals, and bulldlng management & maintenance. In
adéltlon, volunteers are Involved In governance through the PCC and Standlng Commlttee.
More Informatlon Is glven In the Annual Report.
15. LEASING
The Church has lease agreements in respect of hygiene equipment over five years
commencing Ortober 2020 èt a cost of £29 per rnonth end a photocopier supplied over five
years commencing February 2018 èt a rental cost of £67 per rnonth,
16. TRUSTEE & sfAFF REMUNERATION
Staff costs are detailed in note 4 and the average number of staff employed was 8 (2019.9),
Most staff are employed on a part-dme basls. No employee earned more than £60,000 In the
year. At the year-end, 5 (2019: 10) people were employed by the PCC. Thls Includes the
Assoclate Mlnlster.
Included in Salaries are the contributions to Leeds Dlocesan Board of FInan In respett of the
AsSOClate Minister who is a Tnember of the PCC. No other member of the PCC received
remuneration from the PCC In the year.
In the year to 31 December 2020, members of the PCC had expenses reimbursed as follows:
2020
£4,203
Total expenses paid to PCC member5
The number of PCC members who received payments for
expenses incurred
£7,417
Tre nature of the expenses pald were normal clergy expenses such as phone, travel and other
reimbursements and payments In respett of other costs properly incurred by PCC members In
the performance of their duties.
There are no related party tran5actlon5 that requlre d15closure.
The PCC operates a deflned contrlbutlon penslon scheme. Contrlbutlons are charged In the
perfod to whlch they relate Inote 4].
13
SIGNXFICAKf INFORMATION
The charlty's actlvltles are covered In the Annual Report. The charfty's govemlng document Is the
Parochlal Church Councll Powers Measure (1956) as amended and Church Representatlon Rules.
The charltable objects are promotlng In the ecclesla5tlcal parfsh the whole m1551on of the Church.
The Trustees have regard to the guléance Issued by the Char6ty Commlsslon.
Charlty Trustees:
See Annual Report
Charity Registered Number:
1134657
Address:
st Mark's Church, Leeds Road, Harrogate, HG2 8AY
Bankers
CAF Bank Ltd & CCL4
Independent Examlner..
D Kltson
Bulmer & Co
Charted Certlfied Accountants
2 Mount Parade
Harrogate
HGI IBX
Trustees. Responsibility for the A¢¢ounts
Charity law requires the Trustees of the assoclation to prepare a receipts and payments account and
a statement of assets and Ilabllltles for each flnanclal year. In addltlon. the Trustees are responslble
for keeping proper accounting records which are sufficient to show and explain the charity's
transartions and to disdose with reasonable accurdte at any time the financlal posltlon of the
Association. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets and hentr for tsking reasonable
Steps for the prevention and detettion of fraud and other irregularities.
14