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The Parish of St Johns, Loughton

The Annual Parochial Church Meeting May 14[th] 2023 10.30am St John the Baptist Church

The Parish of St John the Baptist, Loughton

Annual Parochial Church Meeting Sunday 14th[rd] May 2023 10.30am

AGENDA

1. Election of Clerk to the Meeting

2. Election of Tellers

3. Election of Churchwardens

4. Apologies for Absence

5. Minutes of 2022 Annual Parochial Church Meeting

6. Presentation of Electoral Roll

7. Report on the Proceedings of the PCC

8. Presentation of the Accounts ended 31 December 2022

9. Presentation of Report upon the Fabric, Goods and Ornaments of the Parish

10. Presentation of Report on proceedings of the Deanery Synod

11. Election of Safeguarding Officer for the Parish

12. Election of representatives to the Parochial Church Council

13. Appointment of Auditor

14. Rector’s Report

15. Confirmation of St. John’s Sides -people

16. AOB.

The Parish of St John the Baptist, Loughton

Minutes of Annual Parochial Church Meeting 18[th] May 2022 – 19.15

(Postponed from 8[th] May due to Covid)

1. Election of Clerk to the Meeting

The Revd. Chris Davies, Rector, (in the Chair) opened the meeting at 19.30 with prayers and a welcome to all. He apologised for the postponement of the Meeting due to him going down with COVID). There were approximately 14 Parishioners in attendance.

2. Election of Tellers

No Chairs were selected as it seemed unlikely that any elections would be needed.

3. Election of Churchwardens

Johanna Duffett and Geoff Wolfson were proposed as Churchwardens and the paperwork has been signed appropriately, Jo and Geoff were elected unanimously to serve for another year,.

4. Apologies for Absence

Apologies were received from Sally Fairweather, Jamie Favell, Sam Maginnis, Phil Northcott, James Hill, Josie Hart.

5. Minutes of the 2019 Annual Parochial Meeting

Were agreed and signed as a true and accurate reflection of the meeting following a unanimously. vote

6. Presentation of the Electoral Roll

Gill reported that the number on the Electoral Roll was 188 with 76 men and 112 women. Chris thanked Gill for her continuing work and care in keeping this important area of church life up to date; it is much appreciated. Gill announced that having looked after the Electoral Roll for decades she would stand down this year

7. Report on the Proceedings of the PCC .

The PCC has met 6 times in the previous year in May, July, Sept, Nov, Jan. The meetings have been held on a Wednesday in the Church. The PCC has discussed various elements of Church Life, including by not exclusively Health and Safety, Safeguarding. We have struggled throughout the year with no one able to act as secretary. The Chair thanked all the PCC which sat on the PCC during that time.

8. Presentation of the Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2021

The Accounts were presented which had been prepared by Phil Northcott (see attached) and had been seen by an independent audito . These were presented and briefly discussed The accounts showed a return to normal following Covid.

There were no questions The meeting moved to accept the accounts were accepted as an Accurate by a unanimous vote.

Chris thanked Phil for all he has done to get the accounts together John Boughton for his careful auditing again.

9. Presentation of Report upon the Fabric, Goods and Ornaments of the Parish

DR presented a report on the fabric and goods of the church. He outlined what we had done to ensure that we are moving forward to ensure the quinquennial concerns are dealt with. He thanks Francis Genever for all he does to ensure little jobs are completed. Thanked the probation service for all there are doing in the churchyard when there could. DR thanked all who took a role in maintaining our church.

11. Presentation of the Report on the Proceedings of the Deanery Synod

The Deary Synod has continued to meet, much of the discussion has been around the church finances and ensuring that the diocese can keep financially viable. During the year we have moved Mission and ministry Unit. Discussion around increased lay involvement in the church. During the year also a new bishop arrive in Chelmsford.

12. Election of Safeguarding Officer for the Parish Sally Fairweather is willing to stand for another year and was elected unanimously.

13. Election of Representatives to the Parochial Church Council

Need to elect 12 members of the PCC Nominations were received from: Vicky Shankland, Phil Northcott, Sally Fairweather, Josie Hart, Sam Murdoch, Jamie Favell, Linda Cook, James Hill, Steve Hart, David Read. With 2 further vacancies outstanding. With no other candidates there were unanimously elected to serve on the PPC for the following year.

Suhail Baithuin, and David Roderick are automatically members of the PCC due to there election as Deanery Synod Reps The clergy are automatically ex-offico members, Virgil Parenzee is also ex officio in his role as Director of Music.

Chris thanked all those who had been part on the PCC in the previous year for all their hard work and all had stood down in the last year

14. Appointment of Auditor

John Boughton is still willing to continue as our auditor and was duly appointed.

15. Confirmation Of St John’s Sides persons

We confirmed our sides persons as the same as last year

16. Rectors report.

Cd gave a verbal report on the life of the church,

17.A.O.B.

Chris D thanked everyone for there attendance at the meeting.

Signed:

Date:

ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS of the Parochial Church Council of ST JOHN the BAPTIST, LOUGHTON

For the year ended 31 December 2022

Administrative Information

St John the Baptist I situated in Loughton, Essex. It is part of the Diocese of Chelmsford, and within the Epping Forest North MMU and the Epping Forest and Ongar Deanery. The correspondence address is the The Parish Office, Church Lane, Loughton, IG10 1PD.

The Parochial Church Council (PCC)

The PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent, the Revd Chris Davies to promote in the ecclesiastical parish in the whole mission of the church: evangelistic, pastoral, social and ecumenical. It also has maintenance responsibilities for the church buildings. In practice, the day to day running of the Parish is delegated to the Parish Priest.

Members of the PCC are either ex-officio or elected by the APCM in accordance with the church representation rules. The PCC members during the time of this report are:

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Ex-officio members
Incumbent Revd Chris Davies
Wardens Geoffrey Wolfson
Joanna Duffett
Assistant Clergy Revd Barbara Read
Sam Maginnis (left Oct 2022)
Deanery Synod Suhail Baithun
David Roderick
Michelle Favell
Suhail Baithun
Director of Music Virgil Parenzee
Elected Members Vicky Shankland
Steve Hart
James Hill
Sally Fairweather (Vice Chair/Safeguarding)
Jamie Favell
Josie Hart
Linda Cook
David Read
Sam Murdoch
Phil Northcott (Treasurer)
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Shen Ciek (secretary) since nov 22 Tony Dawson (LLM in Since Oct 22 training)

The PCC met 6 times during the year to decide and discuss on the Churches affairs. The work of the PCC is over. The work of the PCC is overseen by officers who are given responsibility for a given area, and who involve both members of the PCC and wider church in the organisation in the operation of the churches activities as appropriate. These officers are accountable to the PCC and make reports to the PCC as appropriate.

Our vision and mission.

St Johns is attempting to bring the vison of the diocese of Chelmsford into the mission of St Johns and our aspiration is to be transforming presence across Loughton and Debden, to be welcoming and open to all and to serve all people.

St Johns employed 1 member of Staff on a part time basis. In addition to the employed member of staff there are many volunteers and helpers who together seek to be a transforming presence within our communities to achieve the aims of the PCC, and the clergy.

Public Benefit

St Johns, Loughton provides public benefit in numerous ways which can be broadly categorised as follows:

a) Christian Witness

Finding mutually beneficial areas of engagement within local communities is fundamental to the activities of the Church. St Johns seeks to both address the spiritual and practical needs of the people whom we live.

Another focus of St Johns is overseas mission work, and poverty relief. St Johns looks to support organisations that seek to share the love of God in both practical and spiritual areas.

Revd. Chris Davies…………………………………………Date…May 2023…………………….. Chairman of the PCC

Independent Examiners Report

To the PCC of St John the Baptist with St Nicholas

This report on the accounts of the P.C.C. for the year ended 31 December 2022 which are set out on pages 3-6 and appendixes 1 and 2 is in respect of an examination carried out under Regulation 43(2) of the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 (“Regulations”) and s.43 of the Charities Act 1993 ( “the Act”)

As members of the P.C.C. you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts; you consider that and audit requirement of the Regulation and s43(2) of the Act does not apply.

It is my responsibility to issue this report on those accounts in accordance with the terms of the Regulations.

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission under section 43(7) of the Act and to be found in the guidance from the CBF. The examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the PCC, a comparison of the accounts with those records. It also includes considering any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking such explanation from you and the trustees concerning such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

1 Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:

2 To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to reach a proper understanding of the accounts except for those noted on Page 6

Mr John Boughton

Hon. Auditor

38 Wellfields

Loughton, Essex.

LOUGHTON PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST Page 3 WITH ST NICHOLAS

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
Notes
Incoming Resources
Page 5
Fund Raising Functions
1a
Dividends and Interest
Income from Church Activities
1b
Other Income
Total Incoming Resources
Outgoing Resources
Church Activities
2a
Fund Raising costs
Total resources expended
Net Incoming / (Outgoing) resources
Gains /(losses) on investments
Funds Transfer
Net movement of funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward 31 December 2022		 Total
Total
Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2022
2021
£
£
£
£
£
74846
1000
0
75846
94705
1501
1198
2699
632
65857
65857
41117
109
11004
11113
0
142313
12004
1198
155515
136454
121694
23914
80
145688
149798
7600
0
0
7600
0
129294
23914
80
153288
149798
13019
-11910
1118
2227
-13344
-1905
-1905
2044
-2499
2499
10520
-11316
1118
323
-11300
-3704
59692
216235
272223
283523
6817
48375
217353
272545
272223

C Davies Rector

G Wolfson - Churchwarden J Duffett - Churchwarden

P Northcott- Treasurer

LOUGHTON PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST WITH ST NICHOLAS

Page 4

BALANCE SHEET AT 31 DECEMBER 2022

Investments
Current Assets:-
Short term deposits
Cash at bank
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
Designated funds		 252563
5503		 2022
£
14479
258066
272545
6816
48375
217353
272545		 251365
4474		 2021
16384
255839
272223
-8014
59692
220545
272223

Page 5

LOUGHTON PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST WITH ST NICHOLAS

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

1
Incoming resources
a
Voluntary Income
Planned Giving
Collections
Income Tax recoverable ( note 2)
Legacies
Donations & Appeals
b
Income from Church Activities
Church & Church Hall Lettings
Functions
Fees from Weddings etc
2
Outgoing Resources
a
Church Activities
Charitable Giving:
Christian Aid Ukraine appeal
Bishops Lent Appeal
Christian Soilidarity
Haven house
Donations
Ministry Costs
Diocesan parish contribution
Other clergy costs
Wages & salaries
Church running expenses
Church Maintenance
Upkeep of Churchyard
Church hall running costs		 Total
Total
Unrestricted
Designated
Restriced
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2022
2021
£
£
£
£
£
41368
41368
51519
7178
7178
6551
8868
8868
4664
0
0
0
17432
1000
18432
31972
74846
1000
0
75846
94705
41037
41037
33807
10889
10889
-200
13931
13931
7510
65857
0
0
65857
41117
784
784
115
105
126
784
0
0
784
346
52577
52577
82488
2082
2082
517
15068
15068
12474
19411
23914
80
43405
42294
7602
7602
1493
6855
6855
5138
17315
17315
5393
121694
23914
80
145688
149798

LOUGHTON PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST WITH ST NICHOLAS Page 6

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
Statement of funds
Bal b/fwd
1-Jan-22
Unrestricted funds
St Johns, St Nicholas & Church Hall
General Fund
-3704
-3704
Designated funds
St Johns & St Nicholas Special purposes fund
42943
Debden Estate
-7589
St Johns Musisc Fund (Note 1)
4546
St Johns Bells Fund
3408
Church Hall Capital fund
16384
59692
Restricted funds
St Johns & St Nicholas Special Purposes fund
11709
Capital fund - St Johns
155119
Howard fund - St Johns
7514
Whittakers Foundation capital fund
41893
216235
Totals
272223		 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
Statement of funds
Bal b/fwd
1-Jan-22
Unrestricted funds
St Johns, St Nicholas & Church Hall
General Fund
-3704
-3704
Designated funds
St Johns & St Nicholas Special purposes fund
42943
Debden Estate
-7589
St Johns Musisc Fund (Note 1)
4546
St Johns Bells Fund
3408
Church Hall Capital fund
16384
59692
Restricted funds
St Johns & St Nicholas Special Purposes fund
11709
Capital fund - St Johns
155119
Howard fund - St Johns
7514
Whittakers Foundation capital fund
41893
216235
Totals
272223		 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
Statement of funds
Bal b/fwd
1-Jan-22
Unrestricted funds
St Johns, St Nicholas & Church Hall
General Fund
-3704
-3704
Designated funds
St Johns & St Nicholas Special purposes fund
42943
Debden Estate
-7589
St Johns Musisc Fund (Note 1)
4546
St Johns Bells Fund
3408
Church Hall Capital fund
16384
59692
Restricted funds
St Johns & St Nicholas Special Purposes fund
11709
Capital fund - St Johns
155119
Howard fund - St Johns
7514
Whittakers Foundation capital fund
41893
216235
Totals
272223		 Income
142313		 Transfers,
other gains
Bal c/fwd
Expenditure
& losses
31-Dec-22
-129294
-2499
6816		 Transfers,
other gains
Bal c/fwd
Expenditure
& losses
31-Dec-22
-129294
-2499
6816		 Transfers,
other gains
Bal c/fwd
Expenditure
& losses
31-Dec-22
-129294
-2499
6816
6816
-3704 142313 -129294 -2499 6816
42943
-7589
4546
3408
16384		 10884
1000
120		 -21397
-2456
-61		 2499
-1905		 42943
-18102
5589
3467
14479
59692 12004 -23914 594 48375
11709
155119
7514
41893		 366
712
120		 -80 12075
155831
7554
41893
216235 1198 -80 0 217353
272223 155515 -153288 -1905 272545

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Income and Expenditure

All Income and expenditure is recognised when received and paid.

Rentals, dividends and investment income is recognised when received.

Fixed assets and Investments.

Consecrated and beneficial property is excluded from the accounts by S96 (2)(a) of the Charities Act 1993.

No value is placed on Church or Hall furnishings, all expenditure whether maintenance or improvement is written off as incurred.

All investments are valued at market value as at 31 December 2022

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

  1. Included in Choir expenditure within St Johns Church are payments to the Music Fund. In previous years these payments were to the organist, however these are now waived by him and are credited to the Music fund which is used to finance musical activities at the Church. This is shown as a transfer between funds on the above notes.

  2. The Debden Estate activity is shown separately under designated funds, however the deficit if continuing will need to be met out of Church general funds.

Page 2

Independent Examiners Report

To the PCC of St John the Baptist with St Nicholas

This report on the accounts of the P.C.C. for the year ended 31 December 2022 which are set out on pages 3-6 and appendixes 1 and 2 is in respect of an examination carried out under Regulation 43(2) of the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 (“Regulations”) and s.43 of the Charities Act 1993 ( “the Act”)

As members of the P.C.C. you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts; you consider that and audit requirement of the Regulation and s43(2) of the Act does not apply. It is my responsibility to issue this report on those accounts in accordance with the terms of the Regulations.

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission under section 43(7) of the Act and to be found in the guidance from the CBF. The examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the PCC, a comparison of the accounts with those records. It also includes considering any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking such explanation from you and the trustees concerning such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

Mr John Boughton Hon. Auditor 38 Wellfields Loughton, Essex.

LOUGHTON PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL

St. JOHN THE BAPTIST WITH St. NICHOLAS

ACCOUNTS

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022