Matthews BRISTOL The Parish of St Matthew and St Nathanael, Bristol ANNUAL REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 Registered Chority Number 1134719 THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MArrHEW AND ST NATHANAEL, BRISTOL (REFERRED TO IN THIS REPORT AS 'ST MArrHEW'S CHURCH, OR 'ST MArrHEW'S') THE VISION OF ST MAHEw's CHURCH St Mathew's Bristol - Welcoming, vibrant and serving the community. God's love in action STATEMENT OF PUBLIC BENEFIT St Matthew's benefits the local and wider community by: 1. Providing Christian religious worship services through regular services each Sunday and special services during different seasons (Harvest, Remembrance, Bereavement services) and at times of celebration le.g. Lent, Easter, Christmas etc) and providing regular online worship on Sundays and at other times. 2. Providing resources for moral, spiritual and intellectual development for its members and anyone who wishes to benefit from what the Church offers 3. Enabling Christians to be able to give to, and practically support their local community through a broad range of activities organised by the church. These include: Sunday Club, youth groups, refugee support, pre-school playgroups, home groups, prayer groups, community events, social outreach, arts events etc 4. Allowing third party organisations to use church buildings and facilities where and when possible, to run activities that help build a healthier community, including: toddlers, Brownie5, Guides, choir5, local interest groups, work with ex-prisoners and environmental groups 5. Providing weddings, funerals and baptisms 6. Providing a place for prayer and support The Trustees (Parochial Church Council referred to below as 'the PCC'I are aware of the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit in The Advoncement of Religion for the PublFC Benefit and have had regard to it in their administration of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Matthew's. The Trustees believe that thi5 report, taken a5 a whole, provides further evidence that St Matthew's work in 2022 furthered its charitable purposes for the public benefit.
THE TRUSTEES The Trustees of St Matthew's Church are the PCC, which has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent, in promoting the whole work of the Church in the ecclesiastical parish. The PCC is governed by two pieces of Church of England legislation, called Measures. These are the Parochial Church Council (Powers) Measure 1956 and the Church Representation Rules {contained in Schedule 3 to the Synodical Government Measure 1969, as amended} PCC Membership Member5 of the PCC are either ex.officio or elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting in accordance with the Church Representation Rules. After the APCM, the followng served a5 members (normal retirement is at the APCM in the year stated, unless otherwise shown): Incumbent Rev lan Tomkins (Chairman) Warden5 Mr David Aberdeen (from 28, September 2020) Ms Alison Edmonds (from 24, May 20211 Representatives on the Diocesan Synod Mr Andrew Luca5 Mr Simon Pugh-Jones Representative5 on the Deanery Synod Chair of the Diocesan Board of Finance Chair of the Diocesan DAC Mr Fabian Breckels Ms Laura Protheroe from September 2020 from September 2020 Elected members David Aberdeen Mrs Katheryn Caithness Ms Elizabeth Cooke Mr Rob Cromwell from 22 May 2022 until May 2023 Mr Nigel Currie from May 2021 Mr Kyle Dougla5 from April 2019 until May 2022 Mrs Waf Green from September 2020 until May 2023 Mrs Margaret May from May 2021 Mrs Mary Parsons from September 2020 until May 2023 Mr Nick Stroud from September 2020 until May 2023 Mr Andrew Wood (Treasurer) from April 2012 until May 2023 from April 2019 from April 2018 until May 2022 from May 2021 nd PCC Secretary Mrs Katheryn Caithness from January 2015 until May 2022 Associate Minister Curate Revd Richard Pendlebury (Non stipendiary part-timel Revd Gaby Doherty Istipendiary part-timel Banks National Westminster Bank plc, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol Co-operative Bank, P.0. Box 101, 1 Balloon Street, Manchester M60 4EP Independent Examiner: Joshua Kingston ACA, Burton Sweet Limited The Clock Tower, 5 Farleigh Court, Old Weston Road, Flax Bourton Bristol BS48 1UR
THE COMMIThEE STRUCTURE The full PCC met 6 times during 2022, with an average attendance of 14.5. The PCC operates through a number of Sub-committees, which meet between full meetings of the PCC. All these teams report to, and are overseen by, the PCC. Standing Committee: It has the authority to transact the business of the PCC between its meetings, subject to any directions given by the PCC. The Standing Committee consist of the vicar, the churchwardens, and three members of the PCC, and also met 4 times in 2022. Missions Committee: It co-ordinates the church's support to its mission partners. As well as sending financial support, it aims to keep in touch with their news, writes to them, and prays for them on a regular basis. The group also promotes awareness of mission in the church by keeping the congregation up to date with news and encouraging members of the church who sense a calling to mission. Playgroup Management Comrnittee.. It has responsibility for the management of the St Matthew's Playgroup on behalf of the PCC. Bulldlng Team: It works with the vicar and churchwardens in the co-ordination and implementation of the care of the fabric of the church building and grounds including oversight of the audio-visual and computer equipment. Staff Team: The staff team comprises: The Vicar, Rev lan Tomkins Associate Minister, Revd Richard Pendlebury (honorary position) Curate, Revd Gaby Doherty Licensed Lay Minister, Helen Aberdeen Children's, Families and Youth Ministers, John Stilwell (until June 20231 and Carmen Cromwell (from September 2022 until May 20231 Church Administrator, Julia Wright The staff team meets weekly on Monday morning5 and the ministers meet every two week5 on Tuesdays. The vicar also meets with the churchwardens, and the Standing Committee (see above) meet5 on alternate months during the year. Growth". The PCC is seeking to encourage growth in faith and numbers, through encountering and entering a relationship with Jesus Christ, by bible teaching, discipleship and a foundation of prayer, and encouraging the church family in Christian service in the church, their communities and in their daily lives. 2022 12023 was an encouraging year for St Matthew's as we recovered from the effects of the pandemic. In mid-2022, we welcomed a group of new members from the Hong King community, and ministries to support them have been established, including a Friday meeting to help with learning about national and local culture, organisations, government, education etc. and an English conversation group. We continue to be grateful to God for the encouragements of our church community remaining connected and active. Online worship has been maintained, St Matthews, introducing live streaming of the weekly Sunday 10.30am service, enabling those who are unable to get to church, or who are enquiring about church worship, to see and be involved in the community. Pastoral care for all those in Special need continues, with the development of a newly organized pastoral care network, looking outwards to the community.
Services in church still felt the impact of the pandemic and the winter, in early 2022, but strong recovery in attendance followed throughout the year, with excellent attendance at Harvest and Christmas seasonal services too. Ministries to children, families and youth have continued to pick up again during 2022, with new members, fresh events re-growth of past ministries. We are thankful for all those we are connecting with for the first time, both in coming to St Matthews and also online. The challenges and opportunities emerging from the pandemic played a central role in our prayer and planning in 2022, with a commitment to proactive re-engagement with our local community, and encouraging all ages. The development of our new vision, to be 'welcoming, vibrant and serving the community, with a focus on Discipleship, Outreach and service, is at the heart of prayer and planning for the future. With the clear and visible renewal of our church attendance, engagement with the local community and community activities, we look to the future with confidence and hope, and with a real and tangible sense of growth. Worshipping and Deepening Discipleship Report As a church we are focusing on our new wsion of 'St Matthew's: Welcoming, vibrant and serving the community - God's love in action, Our vision recognizes the change5 both in society and church life due to the past years of pandemic, with a renewed focus on creativity, boldness and the opportunity to build something new, as well as re-new existing ministries. Continued focus on the three essential pillars of church life - Discipleship, Outreach and Service to the Community is key to our growth in other areas as it is only by God's grace that we will be able to build God's Kingdom. In 2022, we began with continuing to offer our Alpha Course, which resumed in the church building, and we ran two very encouraging Alpha courses in the Spring and in the Autumn. Easter and Holy Week was very encouraging, with the first relatively normal Holy Week services for three years. We continued to give support to those on their own, and those without access to online, with visits, home communion and other help. We have continued to encourage our discipleship practices, and an outward looking focus of care. In the summer, we engaged with families through the re-established Kings Kids, using the outside as much as possible, Stay & Play and outside summer events in the gardens. At Easter and Christmas, our renewed programme of services included outside carols at the beginning of Advent, an event growing in popularity for the local community. In the autumn and the approach to Christmas, we again prepared for and promoted through invitations delivered to local households, the seasonal events and services programmes, always including the invitation to Alpha. Worship In 2022, our worship in church slowly recovered from the effects of the pandemic. We maintained online services through introducing live streaming of the Sunday 10.30am service. The regular 10.30am Sunday morning Service, the principle service, continued to recover well. Having trialed the twice a month 8.45am service, we phased this out, as post pandemic demand for the early service did not happen. The 5pm informal worship service continued, focusing often on issue5 of interest, and a more informal programme of meeting and worship, with communion once a month. We are committed to be bold and courageous in the post pandemic time, willing to try new things, to understand people's needs and concerns, and new rhythms of life, and be prepared to be adaptable where necessary. Alongside the 5pm Service, we also trialled a 5pm Kings Club for children. Our preaching continued to be a Source of challenge and encouragement, with serie5 on God'5 Ways (Family, gifts, etc, prayer, 'Why Jesus came,, Ephesians and Isaiahl, as well as preaching on Christian stewardship, the environment and Christmas and Easter themes. Our committed and talented musicians in our church community have continued to support our worship. Our Trinity
College placements students continued to play an active and creative role in contribution to and supporting our worship and ministry. Prayer Prayer remains a vital and foundational element of church life. We maintain a cycle of prayer. We re-introduced a monthly prayer and worship evening, 'St Matthew's Prayer,, We have re- introduced prayer rninistry after Sunday Services and have continued our focus on going deeper in prayer, offering sermon series, opportunities for prayer, encouragements through prayer materials during e.£. Lent and Advent materials and different creative ways of engaging in prayer. Children's and Youth Work The impact of the pandemic on this vital ministry of the church, was huge, with changed family patterns, children and families mowng on. In 2022, we resumed Sunday morning Sunday Club for children, St Matts youth groups resumed on Sunday evenings and we maintain a healthy number in our youth group. Kings Kids on Tuesday mornings for toddlers and parents / carers continued to recover extremely well, with in between 30 and 40 children every Tuesday morning in term time. The use of our gardens in the summer has been really helpful and important for families, with many continuing to meet there in a self-organized capacity during the summer holidays, as they maintained the community grown by Kings Kids during term time. Summer was important for engaging further with local families, with a fun afternoon event at the end of the summer term and a BBQ encouragement for families at the end of the summer holidays. Our 2022 Harvest Fiesta in September was an event for families. Christmas 2022 was the most encouraging Christmas for the church for many years, with good attendance at the Christmas Christingle on Christmas Eve, and at our church Nativity the previous week. We participated again in the local community Advent Calendar displays, with a large-scale display on 24 December. Mldweek Dlsclpleshlp Our mid-week groups give an opportunity to share, worship, pray, and learn together. During 2022, there were 5 home groups meeting midweek with around half our regular adult attendees taking part in them. These groups have continued and we are seeing the growth and development of new groups, including a post Alpha group focusing on 'The Bible Course,, and then encouraging participants into new groups after thi5. The monthly group for women, called Gather, which aims to be an informal and relaxed time for women to explore God's heart through worship, creativity, discussion and f riendship, continues to meet. Attendance Flgures The Church of England assesses the size of the church community by counting the Electoral Roll and Average Sunday Attendance IASA). ASA is our October average. Figures are set out below. 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Electoral Roll All Age ASA°° Adult ASA" Child ASA°° 143 158° 155 141 149 145 86 91 87 167 172 147 129 128 114 93 177 56 89 101 140 145 129 108 103 93 80 112 46 75 80
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in 2022, in common with many other churches, we also continued our services online A measure of attendance is usual Sunday attendance. This is calculated by looking at the attendance across the whole year and taking out 'unusual' figures le.g. Festivals, Baptisms). This figure contTnued to be impacted by the effects of the pandemic, especially in the first half of 2022, with numerical attendance recovering encouragingly in the second half of the year. In addition to the church services in the building, St Matthew'5 a150 has a regular viewing audience for its live stream Sunday service. The Electoral roll has begun to increase into 2023 as new people joined and average Sunday attendance in church began to pick up. in 2022, Easter continued to be affected by the pandemic after-effects, but with a real sense of renewal, Christmas showed a substantial pick up from the previous full pandemic year. Festlval Attendance Service 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Average attendance Under Adult Under Adult Under Adult Under Adult Under Adult Easter Day Carol Services 10 104 19 114 21 99 20 175 27 198 17 64 128 43 150 Christingle Christmas Day 152 150 105 203 37 70 49 123 22 133 12 96 66 69 17 100 For completeness our occasional office number5 are also set out below. 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 10 2019 2020 2021 2022 Ba tisms Confirmations Weddin Funerals Church Comrnunity Activities Report Our aspiration continued to be a church which is 'Welcoming, Vibrant and Serving our community - God's love in action, focusing on Discipleship, Outreach and Service. Welcome We have continued to major on developing, living out and sharing a culture of invitation and welcome within the whole congregation to encourage the church community to invite and welcome other5 and encourage them into the life and faith of the Church at St Matthew5. Our warden5 and welcomer5 in church had a training and encouragement session, as we sought to learn how better to welcome into a church community. Our continuing Alpha Courses provide the opportunity to constantly invite new contacts to explore Christian faith This remains a key part of our vision process as we look to go deeper in understanding and giving a true and godly welcome to all. Small Groups (between 5-12 members) We continued groups in 2022. Growing new groups and developing post Alpha groups. Each group meets for fellowship, prayer and worship and pastoral support, both for each other, and for others in the church and community. The groups often follow the weekly sermon series in their studies.
Pastoral Care Pastoral Care of the church community continues to be led by the vicar and staff team and the small group leaders. A fresh pastoral care network has been organized, to ensure we respond appropriately to any needs here may be. This is aimed at ensuring no one is isolated, and also encourages pastoral care in the community. The first line of pastoral care is through the mid- week groups. The staff team and the pastoral care network also support a number of other individuals in the parish. Pre-wedding, Baptism and Confirmation conversations and visits and preparation continued to be undertaken by the ministry team. St Matthew's Eco Group St Matthew's has a huge concern for care for God's creation, and our responsibility as Christians in encouraging this. We participate in the A Rocha Eco-church scheme, and have been given the Silver award in the programme of working towards becoming carbon neutral, and in our promotion of and care for the environment. This group is active in the church and also in engaging with our community, e.g. organizing the regular plant sale, developing our beautiful gardens including a wild garden encouraging wildlife and biodiversity. This group actively Seeks to help the church and wider community in our understanding of the critical issue5 facing our world and how we can all play a part in caring. Church Community Social Events Following recovery from the pandemic, community events resumed, with new initiatives, all of which were well received by our local community. After church coffee times on Sundays have grown and are an essential part of our church community. The St Matthew's Eco Group organized another Plant Sale and Teas in the beautiful St Matthew's gardens in May. The late Queen's Platinum Jubilee was celebrated with a special service, open gardens and helping with a tea party in the local Dove Street f lats. A 'Haryest Fiesta, event in the church gardens again welcomed locals and visitors into the church and gardens, as did a substantial fireworks party for local families. The garden5 were open all summer for the community, and Tuesday afternoons in the School holidays, we hosted tea and cakes for any locals and visitors. Our church gardens are being very welcomed as a local community resource, especially for the many people who live in flats. St Matthew's also responded to the sadness of the death of HM The Queen, with special services and the church open for reflection and with a Book of Condolence. Servin£ our community and building our community contacts and relationships continues to be an important part of our vision and aims. Outreach Activities Report Being welcoming, vibrant and serving our community, and a visible presence of God's love in action, by going into the world to make disciples and love our neighbour as ourselves. Knightstone House Our links with Knightstone House, a supported liwng complex in the parish, have continued to strengthen. In-person, weekly visits resumed as things improved, by a small team, including the vicar, and we were involved with supporting and running coffee mornings and a seasonal carol service. Care for and contact with the members of the community continued where possible. St Matthew's Open House - ministry to the elderly Out of the regular open gardens. teas on Tuesday afternoons, in the summer of 2022, came a new ministry for the elderly on Tuesday afternoons, once a month, called Open House. This
offer5 friendship, tea and cakes, actiwties and topical talks, and is establishing itself well in church and community life, all run by faithful St Matthew's volunteers. Stay and Play This ethnically diverse group continued, meeting weekly in The Elim Centre on King Square. It is led by volunteers from St Matthew's and run in partnership with the St Paul's Children's Centre who provide a play specialist to work specifically with the children. St Matthew's volunteers provide chat, tea and cakes for the parents, and this provides an important community resource. Klng's Kids St Matthew's provides a group for young children and their parents or carers on a weekly basis under the leadership of our Children's, Young People's and Families, Minister. In 2022, this re- grew and re-established really well, connecting hugely with the local community families. It is a lively, fun-filled morning and is much appreciated by the locals and families who attend. St Matthew's Playgroup St Matthew'5 PCC runs an OFSTED regulated playgroup that remains popular in the local area. The excellent staff team is led by Linda Mallard. The playgroup is managed by a sub-committee of the PCC. This also provides a huge contribution to the local community. The hugely dedicated team continued to rebuild, providing a vital resource for many in the local communities. It is an Ofsted inspected, 'Outstanding in all areas, playgroup. Support for Work outside the Parish Over5ea5 and home mission continues to be a priority for St Matthew's. The Missions Committee recommended to the PCC the allocation of the Missions budget, which remained at 10% of the giving to the General Fund. In 2022, seven missionaries or societies were supported. Through use of our building and resources we also actively supported a number of locally-based charities including Sisters of the Church (based in St Paul's and serving those in need in the I(al community} and Friends of Alalay (Santa Cruz} (Children's charity). Other Nick Stroud, a member of St Matthews, continued to be involved with the Ashley House Probation Hostel community liaison and management group. Child Protection and Vulnerable Adults Our Parish Safeguarding Officer and Administrator for Disclosure and Barring Service (Julia Wright) was available to deal with any concerns and dealt with the applications from those wishing to be involved with vulnerable adults) youth and children's work. Julia Wright continues to be St Matthew's nominated person for Vulnerable Adults. The Safeguarding policy, which cover5 Children and Vulnerable adults and children and addresses all areas of safeguarding in line with the Diocese of Bristol's policies, is reviewed by the PCC in October every year, and the policy is reviewed to include and update social media and online operations, as well as taking forward all safer recruitment guidance. The updated St Matthew's Safeguarding Policy can be obtained from our website Iwww.stmatthews-bristol.org.ukl or from the church office. Communications Our website (www.stmatthews-bristol.org.uk) continued to be well-used and well-managed, and the newly re-launched site in March 2022 has been hugely appreciated and is a huge step forward in our communication. We support an active Facebook page and Instagram account for St Matthew5 church new5 and information.
Weekly e-bulletins are sent to those who have requested them and all our sermons are available as a podcast. We have also ensured that any not online, have remained connected and in receipt of church news, community information, and items of practical and spiritual support. The Building The maintenance of the building was pursued with the usual care. Full details are to be found in the Fabric Report at Appendix 1, and 2022 resulted in some substantial work being done to repair and renew the church tower roof, thanks to the generous giving of the St Matthew's church community. The Buildings Committee is very well served by dedicated, experienced and missional members. The church building is again now well used, emerging from the first half of 2022, into a more confident second half, both for Sunday worship and weekly events. It continues to be used regularly by our Playgroup, Toddlers Groups, and Music Group and for Worship Band practices, prayer and other church group meeting5. Our regular outside user5 have resurned in full, Brownies, Guides, and the City of Bristol Choir. We have maintained our links With these community groups, and look forward to continuing to grow this. We also hire our halls out to outside users, for private events where space and time allows. These regular bookings mean not only that we have a regular income (which was heavily impacted during the period of the pandemic), but that we maintain our links with different sector5 of the community. Lay and Licensed Ministry in the Parish Rev Richard Pendlebury continues at St Matthews as Associate Minister Iself-supporting and part- timel, and our curate is Rev Gaby Doherty Istipendiary part-time}. They continued to offer their considerable gifts through preaching, teaching and leading of all ages, and supporting the ministry of the church during this challenging pandemic period. During 2022 Helen Aberdeen was licensed in Bristol Cathedral as a Licensed Lay Minister with St Matthew's Church. In addition, the PCC employed one full-time and one part-time member of staff during 2022. Julia Wright was our part-time Administrator throughout the year. John Stilwell was our Children's, Families and Youth Minister. We are also very grateful to God to have a congregation of people who minister in a wide variety of ways both in the church and across the City. Among them are musicians, intercessors, youth and children's group leaders, vergers, social event organisers, home-group leaders, sacristans, assistants at Communion, cleaners, flower arrangers, pastoral visitors, online and tech editors, building5 experts and others who contributed to the ongoing ministry of the church, by quietly offering acts of service and prayer, and supporting each other during the past challenging pandemic year. They are all very much appreciated. We are very thankful for all the church community and for the contribution they make to worship and the life of the church, some in public and visible ways, some hidden and unseen. Finance 2022 saw a 6.1 % increase in the planned giving of our donors mainly due to the full-year impact of another Stewardship campaign in the summer of 2021 and some further increases in 2022. In addition, very generous donations were made, totalling £13,050, including Gift Aid, to the Building Fund, following replacement of the old boiler over the winter of 2021122 and then replacement of the lead tower roof in the winter months of 2022123. Our designated missionary and charitable giving stayed at similar levels of support to 2021 , and our support is based on a policy of 10% of regular giving, excluding one-off gifts and legacies. Our Diocesan Parish Share,
given to the Diocese of Bristol, was at a similar level to 2021, at £80,097, with regular income levels being maintained. Our Playgroup delivered a surplus of C8,227 before maintaining its annual rental contribution of £16,000 with the difference being funded from designated reserves. Please see the full account5 for more information. Reserves Policy The PCC endeavours to carry such Unrestricted General and Designated Reserves as it considers necessary to finance the work of the church over a period between 3 and 6 months. However, it also recognises that its largest outgoing, the Parish Share, is not a contractual obligation, and therefore could be reduced in the event of a material reduction in donated income from members, currently sufficient to maintain this intended commitment. Because of this flexibility, if necessary, in paying the Parish Share each year, the Trustees believe the charity is a going concern. Unrestricted General reserves at 31, December 2022 were £17,234, down slightly from £19,766 at December 2021. The PCC'S forecast expenditure for 2023 is around £14,400 per month, including a commitment of 16,971 per month for Parish Share, which is not a legally-binding liability. Therefore, the Unrestricted General reserves represent just under 1.2 month's normal expenditure, including Parish Share, before regular standing order income is received. However, Unrestricted Designated reserves totalled £45,381 at 31, December 2022, excluding the Fixed Asset reserve, and these can, at any time, be reallocated by the PCC to Unrestricted General reserve5, increasing the cover to around 4. 3 months of normal expenditure, including Parish Share, which falls within its Reserves policy above, of 3 to 6 months, of expected expenditure. Grant making policy As set out in note 10 to the accounts, the PCC adopts a policy of setting aside 10% of its regular income from donations for the support of mission partners, which further the ministry and charitable objectives of the charity, both in the UK and abroad, and details of these organisations are set out in Note 10. Commitment is given to each mission partner for a period of 4 year5, With a review on termination or extension towards the end of the third year, so that at least a year's notice is given of support not continuing. The mission committee receives and considers, and recommends to the PCC, any application for new mission partner funding. The Future During 2022, the Rev lan Tomkins continued to lead the church family through the changeable and challenging conditions of emerging from the Covid pandemic. Now back into more recovered rhythms and ministry, the church community has continued to care for each other and our neighbours in creative and imaginative ways. The creativity and imagination of the church community has continued to be stretched and valued, as we use our outside spaces more and more, including outside carols at Christmas, opening the gardens for the local community - all bringing us closer to this community, and helping us reconnect together. The new vision process continues to develop and will be taken to the next stage in 2023, reflecting the changes in both church and society due to these past two years, as well as new opportunities for community engagement. 2022 was an encouraging year, and while many challenges remain, including the financial pressures on individuals and church organisations due
to the cost-of-living increase5 and uncertain economic time5, the resilience and commitment of the community at St Matthews has been a blessing to many. This is a community seeking to go deeper in relationship with God, committed and resilient, and with an outward focus on serving our communities. COVID-19 impact The first part of 2022 saw continuing impacts of Covid, and a gradual emergence from this and a re-building of confidence. It therefore still impacted attendance, finar)ces, and ministrie5. The St Matthews Playgroup continued its activities with appropriate measures in place, and with its grant income f rom Bristol City Council protected during this period. The church continued to provide online worship and moved to live streaming. Financially, most donor supwrt comes in through monthly standing orders, which have continued to be impacted by some cost of living pressures, and income from church building lettings continued to be impacted during 2022, as confidence gradually returned, and use of the ha115 and buildings began to grow again. FINALLY This Annual Report is a composite document prepared collaboratively by the officers and members of the PCC, in line with the terms of the Charities Act 2011. We hope that it gives a clear picture of the life of the church and the way in which the PCC has administered the task placed on them as tru5tee5 of St Matthew'5 Church. Statement of Tru5tees' Responsibilities The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the financial statements in accordance wth applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards including Financial Reporting Standard 102: The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice)- The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair wew of the state of affairs of the charity and of the income and expenditure of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to: select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently. observe the methods and principles in the CharitTes SORP; make judgment5 and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent. state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disc105ed and explained in the financial statement5- and prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in business. The trustees are responsible for keeping sufficient accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deedlconstitution. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of f raud and other irregularities.
Signed on behalf of the Parochial Church Council David Aberdeen Churchwarden Alison Edmonds Churchwarden 27 September 2023 St Matthew's Prayer Heavenly Father, pour out your Holy Spirit upon St. Matthew's. Grant us a new vision of your Glory, a new experience of your power, o new faithfulness to your Word, a new corjsecration to your service so that, through our renewed witness your Holy Name may be slorified and your Kingdom advanced, through Je5U5 Christ our Lord. Amen
Appendix 1: Fabric Report The last Quinquennial Survey took place in August 2018. The Architect's Report records that, in summary, the building 15 Structurally Sound and generally in good condition and that remains the current position. The Report noted certain issues and recommended the carrying out of certain works, some of which are referred to below. The garden which surrounds the building is also generally in very good order and continues to be regularly used and enjoyed by both the children's playgroup which meets in the building and also by members of the public to whom it has been opened up for a number of successful community events. During the course of this year the PCC'S Building Committee was reconstituted with a view to it assisting in formulating a plan for addressing all the recommendations in the Architect's Report and for the ongoing maintenance of the building and then overseeing the relevant works. One of the tasks which the Building Committee was asked to take on was to formulate recommendations for a new heating system for the building, given that it was known that the gas-fired boiler which had been in place for over 35 years was nearing the end of its life. The Committee's work in this regard was to some extent thwarted by the sudden failure of the old boiler towards the end of the year, just as the cold weather set in. With limited options then available and in the face of a need to install a new system urgently, a new energy-efficient 'cascade' system of three in-line gas boilers was put in, fully funded by generous donations from church members. Other major works carried out during the year included the following:" Repairs and stone redressing to the north-east turret - in accordance with Architect's report recommendations; Stripping, repairing and repainting of two rear doors and repairs to stone 5urround5; Installation of a new bench in the garden. Planting of 40 new hedgerow shrubs in the garden. There was also regular ongoing work and maintenance on the building and the garden, including gutter clearance (as recommended in the Architect's Report) and general gardening. One of the major item's noted in the Architect's Report is a need to plan for the replacement of the tower roof which the Report advises is at the end of its life. This is a project to be addressed by the Building Committee and the PCC as soon as possible.
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of PCC of St Matthew and St Nathanael, Bristol I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of PCC of Sl Matthew and St Nalhanael, Bristol Ithe Charilyl for the year ended 31 December 2022. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity Iruslees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 I'the Acl'l. I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llb} of the Act. Independent examiner's statement Since the Charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confimi that l am qualified lo undertake the examination because l am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accounlanls in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material mallers have come to my allenlion in connection with th8 examination giving me cause lo believe that in any material resp8cI'. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act., or the accounts do not accord with those records- or the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements GOnrnIng the fomi and content of accounts sel out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understsnding of the accounts lo be reached. ockkn Joshua N Kingston. Bsc, ACA Burton Sweet Limited The Clock Tower 5 Farleigh Court Old Weston Road Flax Bourton Bristol BS48 1 UR Dale.. 27 September 2023
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MATTHEW & ST NATHANAEL, BRISTOL Charity Commission Ragistration Numbar 1134719. STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES For the year ending 31 December 2022 Unresrlcied Funds General Designated Fund Funds TOTAL FUNDS Restricted Fund5 2022 2021 Note INCOME FROM: Donab"ons and Legacies Charitable Activities Investments 21al & 2ldl 148,901 21bl & 2lel 6.560 21cl & 2111 73 14,118 89.324 234 2,769 165,788 95.884 1,164 239,973 95.009 678 857 TOTAL INCOME 155,534 103.676 3,626 262,836 335,660 EXPENDITURE ON: Charitable activities Grants Activities directly relating lo the work ol the church 31bl & 3lel 145,769 Church management & administration 3lcl & 310 19,785 31al & 3ldl 14,000 88 14,088 14,200 158,955 304,724 19,785 221,060 16,479 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 165,554 172,955 88 338,597 251,739 NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI BEFORE TRANSFERS 110,0201 169,2791 3,538 175,7611 83,921 TRANSFERS BETWEEN FUNDS 10 7,488 11,1401 16,3481 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 12,5321 170.4191 12,8101 175,7611 83,921 BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD AT 1 JANUARY 10 19,766 175,713 25.348 220,827 136.906 BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD AT 31 DECEMBER 10 17,234 105,294 22,538 145,066 220,827 The comparatives funds are shown in note 5 The Charity has no recognised gains or losses other than the results for the year as sel out aixjve. All of the activitie5 of the charity are classed as continuin9
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MATTHEW & ST NATHANAEL, BRISTOL Charity Commission Registration Number 1134719 BALANCE SHEET AT 31 DECEMBER 2022 Note 2022 2021 FIXED ASSETS Tangible Assets 59,913 59,913 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Short term deposits CBF- PCC Deposit CBF - Educational Foundation CBF - Mission Fund Co-operative Bank Current Account Playgroup Current Account 15,156 24,464 18,043 2,825 11,611 31,358 27,525 106,518 17,809 2,763 10,815 69,945 40,248 166,044 LIABILITIES Creditors.. Amounts falling due within one year {21,365} 15,130) NET CURRENT ASSETS 85,153 160,914 TOTAL 145,066 220,827 FUNDS Unrestricted.. General Designated Restricted 10&11 10&11 10&11 17,234 105,294 22,538 19,766 175,713 25,348 145,066 220,827 Approved by the Parochial Church Council on 27 September 2023 and signed on ils behalf by.. David Aberdeen Churchwarden Alison Edmonds Churchwarden The notes on the following pages fomi part of these accounts
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MAThHEW & ST NATHANAEL. BRISTOL Charity Commission Registration Number 1134719 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ending 31 December 2022 ACCOUNTING POLICIES The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the historical cost convention lexcepl for investments which have been included al fair value and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 issued in October 2019 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Practice as it applies from 1 January 2019. The accounts (financial slatementsl have been prepared lo give a 'true and fair, view and have departed from the Charities {Accounls and Reports) Regulations 2008 only lo the extent required lo provide a 'lrue and fair view,. This departure has involved following Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Slalemenl of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 issued in October 2019 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Slal8m8nl of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn. The charity is a public benefit entity. The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Church's abiltty to continue as a going concern because over 75 /0 of ils unrestricted income is made up of giving by standing order and associated Gift Aid recovered, which reflects an ongoing commitment lo continue giving in future. Any future increases to giving may well be impacted by the general cost-of-living increases in the economy, and there are always uncertainties with church members leaving membership of the church. Funds General funds represent the funds of the PCC that are not subject to any reslriclions regarding their use and are available for application on the general purposes of the PCC. Funds designated for a particular purpose by the PCC are also unreslricled. Reslricled funds are those given by the donor and specified only to be used for specific purposes. The accounts include 811 Iransaclions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body nor those that are informal gatherings of Church members. Income Voluntary income and capital sources Collections are recognised when received by or on behalf of the PCC. Planned giving receivable under Gift Aid is recognised only when received. Income lax recoverable on Gift Aid donations is recognised when the income is recognised. Grants and legacies to the PCC are accounted for as soon as the PCC is notified of its legal entitlement an the amount due. Sales of books and magazines from the church bookstall are accounted for gross. Other ordinary income Rental income from the lelling of church premises is accounted for when the rental is due. Income from investments Dividends and interest are accounted for when receivable.
Expenditure Grants Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, rf that award creates a binding obligation on the PCC. Activities directly related to the work of the Church The Diocesan Parish Share is accounted for when payable. Any Parish Share unpaid al 31 December is provided for in these accounts as an operational (though not a legall liability and is shown as a creditor in the Balance Sheet. Govemance Governance costs represent the expenditure related to statutory requirements SLJch as audit or independent examination and legal advice. They have been included within support costs relating to charitable activities. Assgts Consecrated land and buildings and movable church furnishings Consecrated and beneficed property is excluded from the accounts by s.1012llcl of the Charities Act 2011. No value is placed on movable church furnishings held by the churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal since the PCC considers this to be inalienable propety. All expenditure incurred during the year on consecrated or benefice buildings and movable church fumishings. whether maintenance or improvement, is written off as expenditure in the SOFA and separately disclosed. Expenditure on the church building During 2017 and 2018 the PCC undertook signtficant improvements to the entrance t)orch and ground-level hall. The PCC considers that the improvements are of a lasting nature and do not require depreciating. Any repairs lo the building are expensed, as incurred. Other fixtures, fittings and office equipment Equipment used within the church premises, costing less than £10,000, is expensed in the year in which it is incurred, for clarity. Any equipment above this limit is depreciated on a slraight-line basis over 4 years. Investments Investments are valued al market value at 31 December. Current assets Amounts owing to the PCC al 31 December in respect of fees, rents or other income are shown as debtors less provision for amounts that may prove uncolleclible. Short-lerm deposits include cash held on deposit either with the CBF Church of England Funds or at the bank. Creditors Creditors are measured al the settlement amount less any trade discounts.
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MATTHEW & ST NATHANAEL, BRISTOL Charity Commission Registration Number 1134719. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Icontinuedl For the year ending 31 December 2022 Unrostrictèd Ggngral Dgsignatgd Fund Funds TOTAL FUNDS RgStri¢tgd Funds 2022 2021 INCOME 21al Donations and legacies Standing Orders Envelopes CAF donations Income lax recoverable on Standing Orders, Envelopes, and Sundry Donations Cash Collections Grant received - youth work One-off Donations 107.735 368 7,509 480 108,215 368 8,509 102,012 1,000 6,899 26.986 2,410 120 29,516 35.294 2,172 2,169 4,341 1.096 10,000 84,672 4,131 10,708 14,839 148,901 14,118 2,769 165,788 239,973 21b ) Charitable activities Church and Hall lettings Fees Playgroup 5,045 1,515 5,045 1,515 89,324 2,383 885 91,741 89,324 6,560 89,324 95,884 95,009 21cl Investments Dividends and interest 73 73 234 234 857 857 1,164 1,164 678 678 TOTAL INCOME 155,534 103,676 3,626 262,836 335,660
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST mAHEw & ST NATHANAEL. BRISTOL Charity Commission Registration Number 1134719. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Icontinuedl For the year ending 31 December 2022 Unrestricted General Designated Fund Funds TOTAL FUNDS Restricted Funds 2021 2020 INCOME {¢omparativesl 21dl Donations and legacies Standing Orders Envelopes CAF donations Income tax recoverable on Standing Orders, Envelopes, and Sundry Donations Cash Collections Grant reiVed - youth work One-off Donations 101,532 480 102,012 96,823 112 6,271 6,899 6,899 26,1 6,963 1,370 35,294 24,192 793 303 10,000 5,000 1,096 10,000 84,672 2,410 13,354 66,318 4,324 149.539 73,281 17,153 239,973 134,132 21el Charitable activities Church and Hall lettings Fees Playgroup 2,383 2,383 885 91,741 2,373 333 105,023 91,741 3.2é8 91,741 95,009 107,729 21fl Investments Dividends and interest 12 12 657 657 678 678 801 801 TOTAL INCOME 152,819 165,031 17,810 335,660 242,662
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MAThHEW & ST NATHANAEL, BRISTOL Charlty Commlsslon Reg5stratlon Number 1134719. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Icontinuedl For tha ar &nding 31 D8c•mb*r 2022 Unrestrlcted Gèn•ral Designat•d Fund Funds TOTAL FUNDS Rèstriet•d Funds 2022 2021 3. EXPENDITURE ON 31al Grants (see note 8) Missionary and charitab18 giving.. Church overseas missionary societies relief and dgveloprnent agencies Home mission & other Church societies 2,000 6,000 6,000 2,000 6,000 6,088 2,000 6,000 6,200 88 14.000 88 14.088 14.200 31bl Activifi8s dNr8ctly r81&ting to th8 work of th8 Church Minislry.. Diocesan Parish Share Clergy expenses Sundry Support Assistant staff (Children & Youth workl Salary Playgrtsup.. S81aries Other expenses Church running expenses.. Heating and lighting Cleaning & domestic In5uranc8 Church maintenance 8ooks & publications.. Books & other materi815 Upkeep of seNices.' Music Altar & other requisites Support costs.. Training Children's & Young People's Work Church Events Church meals PCC Gifts Equiprnent Govemance Gosls.. Independent Examiners Fees 80,097 876 50 80,097 876 50 79,230 1.248 10 32,838 32,838 28,338 77,097 4,000 77,097 4,000 75,452 5,440 9.582 5,424 5,194 4,224 9.582 5,424 5,194 82,082 5.457 4,543 5,014 13,510 77,858 450 450 75 643 240 643 240 1,057 187 35 1,053 1,023 506 264 1,972 35 1,053 1,023 506 264 1,972 250 439 18271 299 138 1,298 1,298 1,200 145,769 158,955 304,724 221,060 31cl Church Management 8nd administrdtio Bank Charges Printing, station&ry and office 8XP8nses Telephone Sundry Administrative Costs Salaries 21 2,323 851 2,496 14.094 21 2,323 851 2,496 14.094 137 1,675 990 1,858 11,819 19,785 19,785 16,479 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 165,554 172,955 88 338,597 251,739
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MATTHEW & ST NATHANAEL, BRISTOL Charity Commission Registration Number 1134719. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Icontinuedl For the year enfling 31 December 2022 Unrestrlcted Gèneral D•signat•d Fund Funds TOTAL FUNDS Rastrictod Fund5 2021 2020 3. EXPENDITURE ON {comparativesl 31dl Grants Missionary and eharitable giving.. Church overseas missionary societies relief and development agencies Home mission & other Church societies 2,000 6.000 6,200 2,000 6.000 6,200 2,125 6.000 6,000 14,200 14,200 14,125 31el A¢tivilie8 1cl1Y relating to the work of th& Church Minislry.. Diocesan Parish Share Incumbent's expenses Sundry Support Assistant Staff (Ghildren & YoLrth workl '. Salary Playgroup.. Salaries Other expenses Church running expenses.. Heating and lighting Cleaning & domestic Insurance Church maintenance Books & publications." Books & other mat8rials Upk8ep of sstViC8S.' Music Altar & other requisites Support costs.. Training Children's & Young People'5 Work Church Events Church meals Equipment Govemance cosls.. Independent Examinerfs Fees 79,230 1,248 10 79,230 1,248 10 79,240 17,738 10,600 28,338 27,725 75,452 5,440 75,452 5,440 78,437 3,667 5,457 4,543 5,014 4,935 5,457 4,543 5,014 13,510 4,932 4,129 4,834 9,439 8,575 75 75 1,057 187 1.057 187 919 138 250 439 18271 299 250 439 18271 299 138 30 1,665 138 1,559 1,200 1,200 1,216 120.855 89,605 10,600 221,060 218,314 310 Church Management and administration Bank Charges Printing, stationery and office expenses T8lephong Sundry Administrats've Costs Salaries 137 1,675 990 1,858 11,819 137 1,675 990 1,858 11,819 390 1,875 631 2,008 10,851 16,479 16,479 15,755 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 137,334 103,805 10,600 251,739 248,194
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MATTHEW & ST NATHANAEL, BRISTOL Charlty Commlsslon Reglstratlon Number 1134719. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS lcontinuedl For the year endlng 31 December 2022 STAFF COSTS 2022 2021 Wages & Salaries Employerfs National Insuran contributions Employerfs Pension Contributions 118.377 2.583 3.069 110.060 2.801 2.748 124.029 115.609 No employe8 was paid more than £60,000 per annurn and no memb8rs of staff rec8wed any monetary benefit, other Ihan statutory employer pension contributions at the minimum statutory rate, during the current or previous year. The Incumbent, who is a Trustee, was paid £nil in expenses12021.. £nill, bLJt no other Trustees were paid any 8XP8n888, during th8 current or previous year. During the year, the PCC etnployed Carrnen Cromwell, wfe of Rob Crotnwell, a PCC rnernber, as Children's Outieach Worker. For the period 1st Septernber to 315t Decetnber 2022 Carmen wa5 paid £3,213, induding employer's pension and national insurance contributions. The average number of staff, paid by the PCC and ernployed during the year, was as follows.. 2022 5.00 1.00 2021 5.00 1.00 0.17 1.00 7.17 Playgroup Adtnini5tration IOffiTr Administrator) Cleaner Ministry (Youth and Children, Worship and Young Adultsl Total 1.33 7.33 The PCC delegates the day-to-day running of St Matthews to the staff team which ¢onsists of the above staff lex¢luding Playgroupl, wodting under the line rnanagernenl of the Incumbent, 8nd the Assistant Cur8tes. In addition. the Churchwardens are ¢losely involved in various d8y-to-d8y matters, where required. The totsl amount of $818ries and benefits received by key management personnel was £66,19712021.. £62,267)
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MATTHEW & ST NATHANAEL, BRISTOL Charity Commission Registration Number 1134719. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS leontinuèdl For the year ending 31 December 2022 5. COMPARATIVE FUNDS Total Fund5 2021 General Fund Designated Funds Re$tri¢ted Funds INCOME FROM Donations and Legacias Charitable Activities Investmenis 149,539 3.268 12 73,281 91.741 17,153 239,973 95,009 678 657 TOTAL INCOME 152,819 165,031 17,810 335,660 EXPENDITURE ON.. haritabl8 activities Grants Activities direcdy relating to the work of tha church Church management & administralion 14,200 14,200 120,855 16,479 89,605 10,600 221,060 16,479 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 137.334 103,805 10,600 251,739 NET EXPENDITURE BEFORE TRANSFERS 15,485 61,226 7,210 83,921 TRANSFERS BETWEEN FUNDS 18.9531 8.953 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 6,532 70,179 7,210 83,921 BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD AT 1 JANUARY 13,234 105,534 18,138 136,906 BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD AT 31 DECEMBER 19.766 175.713 25,348 220.827 6. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Thé VirAr is rèmunerated by thé Bristol Diocésan Board of Finan¢o, to which Parish Shaio is paid. No mambèr of the PGC received any payment during the year. During 2022 donations reGgived lexoluding gift aid recovered) frorn PCC members and their close family m8rMbers (spouses, parents, siblings, and childrenl was £73,12212021.' £58,3991. The increase was a result of both changes in PCC membership and changes In individual giving by some PCC membets.
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MATTHEW & ST NATHANAEL. BRISTOL Charity Commission Registration Number 1134719. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS lcontinugdl For the year endlng 31 December 2022 FIXED ASSETS 2022 2021 Cost At 1 January 2022 Additions At 31 December 2022 59,913 59,913 59,913 59,913 Net book value At 31 December 2022 At 31 December 2021 59,913 59,913 59,913 59,913 DEBTORS 2022 2021 Income lax recoverable Deposit on new boiler (settled February 20221- see note below Other debtors Prepayments 4,770 11,328 10,962 402 1,772 8,403 1,983 15,156 24,464 The deposit of £10,962, in Ihe prior year, related to a capital commitment of £37,237 for the new boiler, installed in 2022. There were no capital commitments at 31st December 2022 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2022 2021 Diocesan Parish Share Other creditors 1,113 4,017 21,365 21,365 5,130
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MATTHEW & ST NATHANAEL. BRISTOL Charily Commission Registration Number 1134719. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Icontinugdl For the year endlng 31 December 2022 10. FUND DETAILS The Reslricled funds comprise.. The Special Collections Fund (Reslricledl relates to funds raised at special collections lo support the work of certain individuals, societies and agencies. bl The Youth Worker Fund (Reslricledl holds monies collected for application in the area of youth work and to fund a youth worker. The Education81 Foundation IReslrictedl holds monies on deposit with the Central Board of Finance under certain historic trusts Ilruslees including City Council represenlationl relating lo the parish of Kingsdown. Income is in the form of dividends and interest. dl The Sl Matthews Mission Fund (Restricted) is monies held on deposit with the Central Board of Finance under a trust relating to mission within the parish of Kingsdown. The Bell-ringing Fund (Restricted) holds funds specifically donated for maintenance of the bells. The Playgroup Fund IRestrictedl relates lo revenues from the Local Education Authority. Restricted Funds.. Movement on these funds was as follows.. Transfers to General Fund Balance Balance at1.1.22 Income Expenditure 31.12.22 Special collections Youth Worker Educational Foundation Sl Matthews Mission Bell-ringing Fund Playgroup 3,759 6,250 2,763 5,333 134 7,109 2,169 600 62 795 12,4011 13,8131 1881 3,439 3,037 2,825 6,128 {134} 7,109 25,348 3,626 6,348 88 22,538 The transfer from the Special collections Fund to the General Fund represents a reduction lo bring this fund down to known distributable funds to the Sisters of the chUh and the North Wesl Bristol Food Bank. The transfer from the Youth Worker Fund lo the General Fund was used to exactly cover the cost of Carmen Cromwell from September to December, a purpose for which these funds were given. The transfer from the Bell-ringing Fund to the General Fund was applied due to extensive reDairs to the lower roof.
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MATTHEW & ST NATHANAEL, BRISTOL Charlty Commlsslon Reglstratlon Number 1134719. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Icontinuedl For the year ending 31 December 2022 10. FUND DETAILS (continued) The designated funds comprise those funds where the PCC has decided to pul monies aside for administrative purposes only. Such monies may be redesignaled at the discretion of the PCC. The Designated funds comprise= The Mission Fund holds funds specifically designated for external mission. bl The Building Fund holds funds designated for upkeep of Ihe church building. The Fixed Asset NBV Fund represents past expenditure on changes and improvements lo the church building, funded from the Legacy Fund and General reserves. dl The Legacies Fund holds the balance of funds remaining on legacies received, where the donor has not restricted their use but the PCC wishes to ensure they are used for specific purposes and not general day-to-day expenditure, typically something of a lasting nature. The Toddler Funds holds funds raised from donations, designated lo be spent on Toddler activities. The Playgroup Fund holds the balance of income from parents and expenditure on childcare activity. The transfer of £16,000 from the Playgroup fund lo the General Fund, below, is a charge of £16,000 per annum for use of the church hall during the week. Designated Funds.. Movement on these funds was as follows.. Transfgrs fromlltol General Fund Balance at 31.12.22 Balance at1.1.22 Incomg Expgnditure Mission Fund Building Fund Fixed Asset NBV Legacies Eco Fund Toddlers Playgroup 753 74,795 59,913 22,242 905 3,787 13,318 14,860 114,000) 176,0301 1,613 12,049 59,913 22,242 13,284 923 145 89,324 11,828) 3,932 5,545 116,0001 181,097) 175,713 103,676 (1,140 172,955) 105,294 The Missions Group allocated £14,000 in grants this year, allocating to overseas mission societies and individuals= £2,000 to each of the Busoga Trust, Crosslink, Friends of Alalay, and FFRME, plus to home missions.. £2,000 to each of Changing Tunes, CPAS, and the Sisters of the Church. The balance of the Mission Fund is reviewed on an annual basis by the Mission Committee. The Transfer of £14,860 from the General Fund follows a policy, sel by the PCC, of allocating 10 /0 of General Giving to mission support.
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MATTHEW & ST NATHANAEL. BRISTOL Charity Commission Registration Number 1134719. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Icontlnued) For thg year gnding 31 December 2022 10. FUND DETAILS (comparative year.. 20211 Restricted Funds.. Movement on these funds was as follows.. Transfers to General Fund Balance at 31.12.21 Balance at1.1.21 Ineome Expenditure Special collections Youth Worker Educational Foundation St Matthews Mission Bell-ringing Fund Playgroup 3,456 303 16,850 25 632 3,759 6,250 2,763 5,333 134 7,109 110,6001 2,738 4,701 134 7,109 18,138 17,810 10,600 25,348 The designated funds comprise those funds where the PCC has decided lo put monies aside for adminislralive purposes only. Such monies may be redesignated at the discretion of the PCC. Designated Funds- Movement on these funds was as follows- Transfers fromlltol General Fund Balance at 31.12.21 Balance at1.1.21 Ineome Expendlture Mission Fund Building Fund Fixed Asset NBV Legacies Eco Fund Toddlers Playgroup 14,953 10,000 114,2001 18,5751 753 74,795 59,913 22,242 905 3,787 13,318 1,123 59,913 22,242 72,247 1,043 11381 3,787 18,469 91,741 116,0001 180,8921 105,534 165,031 8,953 103,805 175,713 The Missions Group allocated £14,200 in grants this year, allocating lo overse8s mission societies and individuals.. £2,000 to each of the Busoga Trust, Crosslink, Friends of Alalay, and FFRME, plus to home missions.. £2,000 to each of Changing Tunes, CPAS, and the Sisters of the Church and £200 10 The Children's Society. The transfer of £16,000 from the Playgroup fund to the General Fund, below, is a charge of £16,000 per annum for us8 of the church hall during the week. The balance of the Mission Fund is reviewed on an annual basis by the Mission Committee. The Transfer of £14,953 from the General Fund follows a policy, set by the PCC, of allocating 10°/0 of General Giving lo mission support.
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MATTHEW & ST NATHANAEL. BRISTOL Charity Commission Registration Number 1134719. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) For the year ending 31 Decernber 2022 11. Analysis of Net Assets Unrestricted Funds General Designated Restricted funds funds funds Total 2022 Fixed Assets Net assets 59,913 45,381 59,913 85,153 17,234 22,538 17,234 105,294 22,538 145,066 Unrestricted Funds General Designated Restricted funds funds funds Total 2021 Fixed Assets Net assets 59,913 115,800 59,913 25.348 160,914 19,766 19,766 175,713 25,348 220,827 12. INVESTMENTS HELD AS CUSTODIAN TRUSTEES The incumbent and wardens are administrative Iruslees of the following investments held with the Central Board of Finance= Market Value 2022 2021 54 CBF Fixed Interest Fund Shares 40 CBF Investment Fund Shares 74 826 86 937 Income from these investments is applied to the church's General Fund. The incumbent and wardens, together with City Council representatives, are trustees of an Educational Foundation associated with the parish of St.Matthews, Kingsdown. It holds 1,054 income shares in the CBF Church of England Investment Fund, with a market value of £21,761 at 31st December 2021 12021.. £24,683}. This Educational Foundation does not fom) part of the assets under the direct ownership and control of the PCC.