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2021-12-31-accounts

PARISH OF CONGLETON

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT 2021

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work in us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Ephesians 3: 20-21

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Contents

1.
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................... 2
2.
Executive summary ........................................................................................................................................ 2
3.
Charity and Administrative Details ................................................................................................................ 3
4.
Objectives and activities ................................................................................................................................ 5
4.1 Worship and Prayer ...................................................................................................................................... 6
4.2 Pastoral activities ......................................................................................................................................... 7
4.3 Outreach ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
4.3.1 Children and Families ................................................................................................................................ 8
4.3.2 Older Adults .............................................................................................................................................. 9
4.4 Heritage & events ......................................................................................................................................... 9
4.5 Study groups ............................................................................................................................................... 10
5.
Fundraising Standards.................................................................................................................................. 10
6.
Public Benefit ............................................................................................................................................... 10
7.
Achievements and Performance .................................................................................................................. 12
8.
Financial Review .......................................................................................................................................... 13
9.
Structure, Governance and Management ................................................................................................... 15
10.
Declaration .............................................................................................................................................. 17
11.Trustees' Responsibilities Statements ............................................................................................................. 17
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Examiner’s Report ........................................................................................................................................ 18
13. Statement of Financial Activity (SOFA) ........................................................................................................... 19
14.Balance Sheet .................................................................................................................................................. 20
15. Notes to the Financial Accounts ..................................................................................................................... 21
15.1 Summary of significant accounting policies ............................................................................................. 21
15.2 Analysis of income .................................................................................................................................... 24
15.3 Analysis of expenditure ............................................................................................................................ 25
15.4 Governance costs ..................................................................................................................................... 26
15.5 Trustees' and key management personnel remuneration and expenses ................................................ 26
15.6 Staff costs and employee benefits ........................................................................................................... 26
15.7 Fixed asset investments ........................................................................................................................... 27
15.8 Fund Movement Summary ....................................................................................................................... 28
15.9 Fund statement of change ....................................................................................................................... 29
15.10 Listing of Funds ....................................................................................................................................... 30
15.11 Pensions and other post-retirement benefits ........................................................................................ 31

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THE RECTOR

Revd Ian Enticott

The Rectory

2 Hartley Gardens

Congleton

CW12 3WA

(In post from July 2020)

1. INTRODUCTION

This is the annual report for the period 1[st] January 2021 to 31[st] December 2021.

The Parochial Church Council (PCC) along with the Chapter is responsible for promoting the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical in the ecclesiastical parish. The PCC also has maintenance responsibilities for St. Peter’s, St Stephen’s, St. John’s and Holy Trinity Churches and their respective Church Halls and Rooms. The parsonage is the responsibility of the Diocese.

As a parish of the Church of England in the Archdiocese of York the structure and governance of the Parish are controlled by the Church Representation Rules of the Church of England. The Parish is in the Deanery of Congleton which is part of the Archdeaconry of Macclesfield and the Diocese of Chester.

2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

In January 2021, the third national lockdown as a result of the Covid19 pandemic forced the closure of all our buildings and we returned to our online and virtual presence. The closure of the buildings impacted services to the community provided via the St. John’s Community Centre, Mossley Village Hall and the Chappell Centre – all of which have seen a disruption of their finances. It was no surprise that income from giving by the congregation was lower than expected.

As the restrictions lifted from the summer onwards, we were able to resume more activities. Our community buildings were able to reopen and, towards the end of the year, we were able to resume some of our pastoral and outreach activities. We were able to participate in some town centre events and civic events.

In October, we introduced a new pattern of Sunday worship for a period of 12 months; this comprises two services taking place at St Stephen’s Church. The St Peter’s Church project continues to make progress.

We are looking forward to 2022. Our work will aim to support our parish vision : ” Making Jesus known, living his way” and our parish mission as we proclaim and show our love for God, and our community.

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3. CHARITY AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

3.1 CHARITY NAME

The formal name of the charity is “The Parochial Church Council of The Ecclesiastical Parish of Congleton”

3.2 CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER

The Parish of Congleton operates as a registered charity, no. 1134829.

3.3 TRUSTEES

The trustees who have served during the year and since the year end were as follows:

Trustee Name Office Dates acted if not for wholeyear
Blackmore, Nic Children and Families Missioner
Connolly, Jean Churchwarden
Crowther, Jane Lay member
Downes-Ward, Christopher Vice Chair, Churchwarden
Drew, Pauline Deanery Synod Representative
Drew, Richard Deanery Synod Representative April 2021 onwards
Edmondson, Philip Lay member
Enticott, Ian Rector
Fieldhouse, Susan Lay member Resigned March 2021
Frost, Anthony Lay member April 2021 onwards
Grace, Loretta Lay member
Harrison, Helen Lay member April 2021 onwards
Houldsworth, Peter Churchwarden from April 2021
Hutchison, Mike Lay member
Reader Representative		 January – March 2021
April 2021 onwards
Laurence, Mike Treasurer
Murray, Lesley Lay member Until April 2021
Proctor, Joan Churchwarden Until April 2021
Scott, Christine Churchwarden
Scott, Geoffrey Reader Representative Until April 2021
Snook, Maggie Deanery Synod Representative May 2021 onwards
Snook, Richard PCC Secretary March 2021 onwards
Swaine, Mark Lay member
Webber, Linda Deanery Synod Representative
Webster, Jonathan Lay member
Name Withheld Resigned February 2021

3.4 REGISTERED OFFICE

The registered office address is:

Congleton Parish Office Chapel Street (behind St Peter's Church) Congleton Cheshire CW12 4AB

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3.5 EXAMINER

Examiner services for the period January 1[st] , 2021 to December 31[st] , 2021 are provided by:

David Bales 6 Rowan Close Biddulph Moor Stoke on Trent ST8 7TR

3.6 BANKERS

Banking services for the period January 1[st] , 2021 to December 31[st] , 2021 are provided by:

Natwest Congleton 46 High Street Congleton Cheshire CW12 1BE

3.7 INVESTMENT MANAGERS

Investment services for the period January 1[st] , 2021 to December 31[st] , 2021 are provided by:

CCLA Investment Management Ltd. Senator House 85 Queen Victoria Street London EC4V 4ET

3.8 EXEMPTIONS FROM DISCLOSURES

The name of one of the trustees has been withheld for personal protection reasons.

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4. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

The Parish covers a large area of Congleton, including the town centre. Our four churches currently serve a population of approximately 17,000; the town is expanding rapidly with a programme of new housing but these remain largely outside the parish.

The Parish contains four primary schools. We have strong links with Mossley Primary (which is a Church of England Controlled Academy) through the Incumbent and our four Foundation Governors, leadership of weekly assemblies and delivery of regular faith-based material and lessons. We have active relationships with three other primary schools: Havannah, Buglawton and Marlfields (which is just outside the parish).

There are two nurseries which also have active links with our churches. There are two large secondary academy schools on the outskirts of the Parish. As part of the Children and Families Missioner’s work we hope to deepen relationships with pupils, teachers and parents at schools.

At the start of 2021 we had connections with many organisations including:

The Covid19 lockdown restrictions have undoubtedly had an impact. Some of these relationships have been strengthened and others were weakened.

The Children & Families Missioner was asked to be part of the Diocesan Outreach Committee through 2021, influencing and impacting the way that the Diocese of Chester reaches communities and delivers its materials, programmes and projects in the most effective way. It is hoped that this role can continue in 2022.

An important part of our fellowship is to support our congregations in their pastoral needs. Our future mission will extend to those that are not yet part of our church community, and our community buildings are proving to be places that offer immediate links to those who are outside our current church family. Our online services during lockdown were well received and far-reaching. Opportunities such as these are significant in attracting and engaging with families, vulnerable people, and communities.

4.1 WORSHIP AND PRAYER

At the beginning of the year, restrictions in the third national lockdown meant that services were held in person and made available online for those people who were unable or reluctant to gather in person. There was a ‘live’ One Service that was made available online via the Parish Facebook and YouTube Channels, and alternating spoken services of Morning Worship and Holy Communion held at the parish churches. One of these was either live streamed and/ or recorded and then made available via the parish YouTube channel. There was also an online midweek spoken Morning Worship service. This continued until the summer when in-person Sunday services became the only option. There has been an online weekly prayer service established that has met throughout the year.

In line with the Vision 2020 strategy, the Rector made a proposal to the PCC to hold both Sunday services at St Stephen’s for a period of one year. This was supported by the PCC and came into effect from October 2021; there is to be a mid-point review of this arrangement. There is a break for refreshments between the two services that provides an opportunity for fellowship. These have been managed in line with government Covid19 restrictions for gatherings. A consequence of this decision was the temporary cessation of Sunday services at St Peter’s Church for which permission was granted by the Bishop of Chester.

As well as our regular services, we enable our community to celebrate and thank God at milestones through life’s journey. Through baptism we thank God for the gift of life, in marriage couples exchange their vows publicly with God’s blessing and at a funeral there is an opportunity to give thanks for the life which is now complete, for families and friends to express their grief and to commend the person into God’s keeping. All four churches in the parish are available for these services. Across the parish, 9 children have been baptised; there have been 4 weddings and 39 funerals (of which 23 were held in Church).

We were able to hold both the Town Carol Service and the Christmas without a Loved One Service in person this year.

During the third national lockdown, Holy Trinity church was open for private prayer with reflective Taizé music from January to the end of March for two hours each week on Wednesday afternoons.

Following multiple requests in 2021, we are delighted to have resumed our parish weekly Wednesday morning communion service from the start of 2022.

4.1.1 ONE SERVICE

As 2021 began we moved the format of the intergenerational One Service worship from pre-recorded to a ‘live’ service on Zoom. Subsequently, as lockdown restrictions eased, the One Service moved to an in-person format. It has allowed for creativity in worship, exploring the bible, prayer and interaction for those attending that has been well received and new families have come. We continue to look for ways to develop the service and keep church engaging and exciting as we head into 2022.

4.1.2 TEA CHURCH

With the lifting of Covid19 restrictions, Tea Church began meeting again in November 2021. This is an informal service with tea and cake which makes church accessible to members of the wider community. The congregation remains at just over 40 people each month and the realisation that it is an important part of the worshipping community that is Congleton Parish is growing stronger each time.

4.1.3 BAPTISMS

We have seen an increase in demand for baptisms now that restrictions over the numbers of family and friends have been lifted. There has been a new preparation format established inviting families to attend two sessions

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on the last Sunday of each month before the baptism. With the easing of Covid19 restrictions in late 2021, we have baptised 9 children, some of whom are further connected to other work in the parish such as Shine and Messy events.

4.1.4 DEANERY SYNOD

Four members of the PCC sit on Deanery Synod. Due to lockdown and Covid19 restrictions during 2021 the majority of Deanery meetings were cancelled. However, we received a Diocesan Synod report in February 2021 from their November 2020 Zoom meeting when Bishop Mark gave his first address to Synod; an article was featured in the Parish magazine.

The first in-person meeting was held in October 2021 at Alsager; this was our first meeting since February 2020. There was a useful discussion on “What we have learnt from Lockdown”. Responses included devastation at church closures, appreciation for IT talents for Zoom and streamed services, concerns for personal safety and the need to be creative in our approach to worship, embracing new ideas.

4.2 PASTORAL ACTIVITIES

Some members of our Parish are unable to attend Church due to illness or age. Two Readers and The Rector have regularly provided home communion for those who have requested it.

Regular telephone, email and occasional face-to-face contact has been maintained with our parishioners, many of whom still felt unable to return to regular Sunday services by late 2021.

THE BIG HEART LUNCHEON CLUB AT ST JOHN’S COMMUNITY CENTRE.

The Big Heart Luncheon Club was closed because of Covid19 restrictions and reopened in October 2021. For many it had been a long and very isolated time and everyone was happy to meet up with their friends.

From January to October, the Luncheon Club continued to organise the collection of funds from the Meal-onWheels recipients and the Town Council, so that the Old Saw Mill could make and deliver meal-on-wheels to those isolated and needy people wanting this service.

During lockdown we divided our customers between some of our volunteers, who kept in touch with them either by phone, post or email. We were kept informed about any who were ill, or in hospital, or had died - both to inform our prayers and so we could show church support by lining the street outside their homes as the hearse went by.

We have had new members join since reopening and so our numbers remain on average over 40 every week.

4.2.1 PARISH HOLIDAY

The annual parish holiday in Dunoon was rescheduled from summer 2020 to June 2021. A reduced number of people were able to attend in order to meet Covid19 requirements. Everyone who attended had an enjoyable time and this was a much-appreciated opportunity after the isolation of lockdown.

4.2.2 PARISH BREAKFAST

The monthly parish breakfast, hosted at St John’s Community Centre, resumed in October 2021.

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4.3 OUTREACH

As Covid19 restrictions have eased, we have been able to re-engage with our community. We have had greater capacity for events and activities in person and we have seen growth in our connections and rebuilding of our relationships. Looking ahead to 2022, we are aiming to find more avenues to connect with people and help them take further steps along the journey of faith as well as more ways to involve both those that are new to our work and long-established members. It will hopefully be a year of consolidation, growth and fresh expression of sharing the good news and love of God.

St Peter’s and St Stephen’s were used as collection centres for donations to help Afghan refugees in liaison with the Cheshire East Team. A considerable quantity of clothing and toys were donated and transferred via the Listening Out Loud (LOL) Foundation and Crewe Salvation Army.

4.3.1 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

4.3.1.1 EASTER

In the run up to Easter, we ran a social media campaign and town-wide Easter egg hunt called ‘The Hunt’. Over two weeks we hid 100 wooden Easter eggs across the town with daily clues helping the general public find them. For each wooden egg brought to a collection point they received a ‘The Real Easter Egg’ chocolate egg and Easter story. This event allowed us to connect to the community on a far-reaching basis. There was very positive feedback from participants. Many were eager to see that day’s clues and it gave some parents a reason to get out of the house with their children.

4.3.1.2 CHRISTMAS

In the run up to Christmas, we held a Messy Christingle event for 60 children and parents. Using crafts, song, Christingles and food, we were able to help families explore the story of Christmas in a fun, engaging and meaningful way.

We were also able to deliver interactive nativities across two of the parish churches with all three events drawing in a range of ages and seeing families attending as we build on the relationships established with them through Shine.

4.3.1.3 TODDLER GROUPS

The See & Know Toddler group had moved to an online presence with the Covid19 restrictions. The decision was made to stop these recordings at Easter 2021.

Funding had been secured for a new toddler group the previous year but it had to be put on hold due to Covid19 restrictions; the new toddler group is called Shine.

The inaugural session of Shine took place at St. John’s Community Centre in July 2021, serving children, parents and carers in the local community. The group quickly grew to capacity (25 children with their carers per session) and it was decided to expand to two sessions. The second session has grown more slowly. We have had very positive feedback from those attending and new people have attended including some from outside of Congleton. At each session, we share an optional, short bible story each week, provide healthy snacks and drinks and a wide variety of toys and equipment that help with each child’s development.

4.3.1.4 SCHOOLS

We have continued to work closely with three schools across the town - Mossley CE, Buglawton and Havannah. We have also supported them in other ways including Easter workshops, Harvest events, and church services in Holy Trinity for Mossley School at Christmas. We were also involved with Mossley School’s Christingle and RE lessons throughout the year.

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Our ecumenical work with Hope Journey has seen volunteers and staff delivering Easter, Remembrance and Nativity workshops to over 900 students. We have had the joy of working with 10 of the 11 primary schools in Congleton and we continue to build relations and find new avenues to serve the schools, students and families.

4.3.1.5 FOREST SCHOOL

Links with Kids Planet nursery, adjacent to St Peter’s, have been developed with a review of the formal agreement with the nursery to use the grounds of the Parish Rooms at the St Peter’s site as a forest school.

4.3.2 OLDER ADULTS

4.3.2.1 GRAVE TALK

One of the members of the parish is in their 3[rd] and final year of training as a Licenced Pastoral Worker. As part of their final year project, they set up and ran 3 sessions of an event called “Grave Talk”. Sessions were run in September, October and November 2021 using St. John’s Community Centre and The Chappell Centre.

Grave Talk is designed for those with big questions about death, dying and funerals and is a café space, where people can have conversations about these big questions. The conversation is helped along by Grave Talk conversation cards that cover five key areas. Life, Death, Society, Funerals and Grief. They vary from “What is your greatest achievement?” to “What does it mean to have a ‘good death’?”

It is planned to continue operating Grave Talk in 2022 switching venues to a café in the centre of town.

4.4 HERITAGE & EVENTS

4.4.1 HERITAGE

During 2021, St Peter’s was only open for Tuesdays@Ten for the last two Tuesdays in July; there were few visitors. The Church was then open on Saturdays from August to October; there were 52 visitors.

4.4.2 COMMUNITY EVENTS

In the third period of national lockdown, the Rector’s wife, supported by members of the Parish, completed a prayer walk around several areas of the parish.

In May, St Stephen’s was used as a polling station for the local elections. The Rector and the Treasurer were sponsored to run the parish bounds and raise money for Christian Aid; they raised £2611.

In August, the Parish hosted a stall jointly with some other Congleton Churches for Congleton Pride.

In September, the Climate group organised a litter pick around the four churches as part of the Captain Tom Foundation 100 hours initiative. For the Heritage Weekend, there was a musical fund-raising event – 100 Hymns - where the proceeds were shared with the Town Mayor’s Charities Fund and the Parish.

In October, the Parish had a stall for the Congleton Green Fayre and used St Peter’s to show related climate change videos by Ruth Valerio. This was in support of a week-long Climate Festival in the town.

In November, St Peter’s provided the venue for a COP26 service and the Annual Remembrance Sunday Service for the Town.

In December, St Peter’s hosted the annual Town Carol Service.

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4.5 STUDY GROUPS

The Covid19 restrictions meant that Home Groups could not run in their usual format. The leaders of these groups have been inventive and moved online where possible whilst maintaining pastoral support for their members unable or unwilling to participate.

Once restrictions were eased two groups began to meet in person. The IDEAS group held courses on Zoom.

There were four Lent study groups available across the parish. Some used the climate change resources by Ruth Valerio and others used resources ‘From Now On – a lent course on hope and redemption’ by Rachel Mann.

In addition, there have been several Living in Love and Faith courses run towards the end of the year.

5. FUNDRAISING STANDARDS

The parish makes no direct appeals to the public or street collections and so is not required to maintain standards in this area.

6. PUBLIC BENEFIT

When planning our activities for the year, the incumbent and the PCC have considered the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. We try to enable ordinary people to live out their faith as part of our parish community through:

All the work will be aimed to support the parish vision “Making Jesus known, living his way”, and our mission as we proclaim and show our love for God, and our community.

To facilitate this work, it is important that we maintain the fabric of the buildings in our care. These are:

6.1 HOLY TRINITY, MOSSLEY

No major expenditure on fabric has been required at Holy Trinity in 2021 and the focus has been on routine maintenance of the building, graveyard and car park. Two damaged trees in the car park were professionally felled to hedge height in the autumn.

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Mothers Union resumed their monthly face-to-face meetings in September with attendance approximately halved compared to pre-Covid19 levels, due to vulnerable people still preferring to shield themselves from public activities.

6.2 ST JOHN’S, BUGLAWTON & ST JOHN’S COMMUNITY CENTRE

The voluntary maintenance team has kept the churchyard in good order; they have pruned the hedges and removed many self-seeded trees. Floodlights have been fitted to the rear of St John’s Community Centre and the Church ones had to be replaced. LED floodlights were used to assist safe access to both the church & the community centre during dark evenings with the added bonus that they use less electricity. The Church building is occasionally used for community activities. There have been enquiries regarding regular use when/if the building is made more flexible.

After a sleet storm in April the Community Centre cast-iron guttering collapsed onto the link area and then the rear yard. Fortunately, no-one was hurt. The damaged guttering has been replaced with triangulated supports that are resin bolted into the stonework; this has made the heavy guttering secure. Our architect oversaw the work. The insurance company covered the main invoices.

Whilst activities could not be safely held due to Covid19 restrictions, the Community Centre suspended community use. However, grants from Cheshire East Council covered its basic running costs. From October to December, most of our Church-led activities and most of the regular community activities have resumed, although some have not yet attracted back all members.

6.3 ST PETER’S CHURCH

There were no major works performed on the Church or grounds this year. The flagpole was replaced following damage by storms in late 2020 but, unfortunately, this was not completed in time to fly at half-mast for HRH Duke of Edinburgh.

We submitted a bid to the National Lottery Heritage Fund to carry out works on all the high-level windows but unfortunately this was unsuccessful.

The state of the areas of the churchyard looked after by Streetscape has continued to be a source of negative comment and attempts are being made to address this with Streetscape.

We were able to open the church as part of our heritage commitment. See section 4.1.4 for details.

6.3.1 ST PETER’S PROJECT GROUP

All the work at St Peter’s will be aimed to support the parish vision and mission. The development of the buildings will help to grow the church through mission to every generation, involve new and alternative ways of using our church and community buildings, and provide a base for the pastoral and practical care of our church members and the community, in the coming decades. It will give real capacity for the faith community to be more active in the town centre. It will provide a heritage of faith, the church telling its story with compassion and integrity.

Through the early part of 2021, we reran the architect selection process and selected the Bernard Taylor Partnership, as the architects for the re-ordering of the building. This was approved by the PCC. A major part of the architects’ work has been to research precedents for the development of the interior and extension of a grade 1 listed building. There are examples in Derbyshire and recently in Bath where the Abbey church has completed major changes.

We have been aware that in presenting any plan for developing the church building we will have to show that we have considered and investigated the possibility of using all parts of the site. Since September 2021 the team of architects & the project group have produced a draft plan with variations and costings. These costings also include work on items in the Quinquennial Report of 2021.

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The work will be funded from gifts to St Peter’s, which are in a restricted fund (see Sections 8 & 15) and from grants which will be applied for when detailed plans are available. As the first step in applying for a grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund a preliminary form expressing our interest in applying has been prepared.

6.4 ST STEPHEN’S CHURCH

No major repairs have been undertaken on the building. However, there are a number of fabric maintenance issues outstanding. The churchyard was generally kept tidy by a small team of volunteers and the grass mowed by a contractor.

We were unable to hold many of our activities because of Covid19 restrictions and we are looking forward to being able to resume these in 2022.

7. ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

As can be seen from the objectives and activities section we have provided a range of different activities across the entire geographical areas of the parish serving all ages. These activities have been both religious and secular in nature. We have successfully established Shine – a new toddler group – which is helping combat social isolation experienced during the pandemic by parents and carers with young children. There has been support for the Grave Talk initiative, encouraging discussions about a sensitive and often difficult topic.

We have supported civic life through the use of our buildings for public worship on important occasions such as Remembrance Sunday and by providing a parish presence at Congleton town centre events. We have also developed our online presence.

Our buildings have also been used to collect donations to support families fleeing from Afghanistan, as polling stations, as well as for public worship and private prayer and reflection.

We have successfully applied for grants from Cheshire East to support our community centres during the pandemic when they were unable to generate income and to help them prepare for re-opening.

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8. FINANCIAL REVIEW

8.1 SUMMARY

The Accounts cover two Parish Churches (St Peter’s and St Stephen’s), two Chapels of Ease (St John’s and Holy Trinity), Mossley Village Hall and St John’s Community Centre. As in previous years, CTP Networking Ltd, which manages the operations in the Chappell Centre, is not included, being a separate legal entity.

The attached Financial Statements show:

Total Income for 2021 was £207,293 (2020 - £222,728), consisting of:

Restricted Funds £53,251 (2020 - £31,352)
Unrestricted (Designated) £32,882 (2020 - £46,633)
Unrestricted (General) £121,161 (2020 - £144,744)

Total Expenditure for 2021 was £219,861 (2020- £212,860), consisting of;-

Restricted Funds £63,523 (2020 - £37,004)
Unrestricted(Designated) £31,260 (2020 - £38,205)
Unrestricted(General) £125,078 (2020 - £137,651)

8.2 RESTRICTED FUNDS

In 2019 a generous legacy was received and was invested with CCLA until needed for major building work, which is the subject of a project still in the planning phase.

The portfolio of investments held in shares increased in value by £162,760 during 2021, and this is shown in the SOFA under Gains/losses on investment assets.

Total of Restricted funds at 31/12/21 = £1,525,502. For the detailed list see the Balance Sheet.

8.3 DESIGNATED FUNDS

The monies for Mossley Village Hall Premises and the St John’s Community Centre are ring-fenced to keep separate from other Unrestricted monies. For these, only their total income, total expenditure and bank balances are included in these Accounts. Both reopened in the spring and have gradually increased in activity, though not yet to the pre-Covid19 level.

There is also a fund for major repairs to church buildings, and several small historical funds.

Total Designated funds at 31/12/21 = £67,064. For the detailed list see the Balance Sheet (Section 14).

8.4 GENERAL FUNDS

The total income was £121,161 (2020: £144,744). However, 2020 included an Exception item of £18,870, and excluding this gives a total of £125,874 as a fairer comparison. Congregational giving (excluding tax recovered) accounted for 72% of income and has been relatively unaffected by Covid19 since it largely comes from bank standing orders. However, there unfortunately continues to be a gradual decline in the giving due to the age profile of the congregation.

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The major expenditure (54%) was, as usual, the Parish Share, £67,486, paid to the Diocese. Other significant expenditure was for the running costs of four churches and graveyards, and the Parish Office.

Investment in shares increased in value by £3,406 during 2021, and this is shown in the SOFA under gains/losses on investment assets.

The balance of General funds at the end of 2021 was £56,978 (£62,489 at end 2020), a reduction of £5,511.

8.5 SUMMARY OF FUNDS The total value of Parish funds at 31 December 2021 is shown below, with comparison to 2020.

At 31/12/21 At 31/12/20
Restricted £1,525,502
£1,373,014
Designated £67,064
£60,442
General £56,978 £62,489
Totals £1,649,544 1,495,945

8.6 RESERVES POLICY

Major or unexpected events are covered as follows:

8.7 IMPACT OF COVID19

During the year, regular church services resumed, although by the year-end not all members of the congregation were back to attending in person. Other services (funerals and weddings in church) have also not yet returned to previous levels.

For the Hall and Community Centre see note under Designated Funds.

8.8 FUTURE FINANCIAL PLANS

During 2019/20 the Parish went through a transitional period involving 15 months of vacancy with no clergy, and the introduction of a new Pastoral Scheme. While a broad framework had been agreed to reshape its immediate future, plans for the longer term, including the use of the four church buildings, is under review. For the immediate future, the aim is to reverse the continuing reduction in the General reserves.

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9. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

The parish is governed by the Church Representation Rules and is structured as a single benefice with two parish churches. The remaining churches are chapels of ease. This structure has been in place since 1[st] August 2019 when the new pastoral scheme was introduced that dissolved the previous structure of PCCs and DCCs.

The main governance body is the PCC which consists of the incumbent, the churchwardens, deanery synod representatives and lay representatives.

There are four Churchwardens for the parish with responsibility for the two Parish Churches and the two chapels of ease.

The number of deanery synod representatives is set by the diocese of Chester based on the current electoral roll of the parish. We are currently allocated four representatives who are elected on a 3-year term.

The number of lay representatives is set by the church representation rules based on the current electoral roll of the parish. There are currently 12 such representatives. Lay representatives are elected on a rolling 3-year term with 1/3 standing for re-election each year.

We have co-opted 2 additional people onto the PCC, one to act as Treasurer and the Children and Families Missioner.

The PCC is chaired by the Incumbent or the Vice Chair at the Incumbent’s request. The Vice Chair also acts as chair if the incumbent is absent. The other defined role is PCC Secretary. One PCC member has been designated to provide a specific liaison point with the parish safeguarding officer. Others have been designated to provide liaison with “CTP Networking Ltd” (the company which manages the Chappell Centre on behalf of the PCC), Mossley Village Hall committee and the St. John’s Community Centre committee.

The PCC usually meets in full every 6 weeks. The PCC is charged with running the parish as its trustees and having due regard for the requirement to provide public benefit. In 2021 online meetings have been replaced by inperson meetings.

The Standing Committee constituted under rule M31(1) of the Church Representation Rules consists of the incumbent, 4 wardens, secretary, treasurer, Children and Families Missioner and a lay member of the PCC. This 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 Council.

There is also a team specifically charged with managing the restoration and development projects in St. Peter’s church – St Peter’s Project Group.

There are 3 paid posts within the Parish: The Rector, the Parish Administrator and the Children and Families Missioner (the latter are employed by the parish). Integral to the Pastoral Scheme was the appointment of a ‘House for Duty’ minister to assist the Rector in his ministry. Financial constraints did not permit the PCC to follow this course of action. The opportunity also arose for the Parish to consider hosting a Curate for 3-4 years, but this was also hampered by insufficient funds. The PCC has made a commitment to re-visit the possibility of hosting a Curate in the future.

There are three Readers and one Reader Emeritus with permission to officiate, a licensed Pastoral Worker in training and a Parish Evangelist.

There are also individuals taking a leadership role in services, study groups and groups actively involved in pastoral care, fund raising, and church music. It is worth noting that one of the parish music leaders has posted

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a song on Facebook every day since the start of the first national lockdown to help us on our faith journey – this is over 700 different hymns or songs.

Day-to-day activities are directed by the incumbent, but when this post is vacant the responsibility falls upon the PCC Vice Chair (Church representation rules M19(2)(a)). The PCC Vice Chair is EUR ING Christopher DownesWard. The Vice Chair is assisted by the Standing Committee defined above.

9.1 PCC ACTIVITIES

The year 2021 was a period of consolidation for the PCC.

The PCC has established a Business and Finance Committee to review financial processes and quarterly financial figures for approval by the PCC.

The formation of a Buildings’ Usage Strategy Group was proposed by the churchwardens to aid the PCC in assessing the cost of operating Parish buildings in relation to our mission objectives; discussions around the remit of the group continue into 2022.

The development of a mission strategy that evaluates current and future activities against a mission framework was also supported by the PCC. It recognises this as an important tool in rationalising our future activities towards mission objectives. This will be launched in 2022.

The PCC approved the appointment of a conservation accredited firm of architects to undertake architectural work for the next phase of the restoration and reordering project at St Peter’s church in line with the recommendations from the project group. The PCC also approved a Faculty Application for work to repair 13 Gallery windows at St Peter’s which was granted by the Diocese.

A Climate Change group has been established to recommend strategies for the PCC to contribute to the Diocesan endeavour (as promoted by the Archbishop of Canterbury) to reach carbon zero by 2030.

A communications review has also reported changes required to reduce paper-based communications and to update Parish on-line communications, its logo and website.

There have been no safeguarding incidents reported. The Safeguarding Officer is working to ensure the parish adheres to Diocesan guidelines.

To counter the effects of the Covid19 pandemic on Parish operations, the PCC, churchwardens and operating groups of Parish community centres and other venues have been rigorous in ensuring the safety of visitors and attendees by introducing appropriate and legally-required control measures.

The PCC now embarks on the task of rebuilding and extending Parish activities in 2022 to overcome the local effects of Covid19 and associated control measures, whilst continuing to support the Parish vision of mission and growing a younger church.

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10. DECLARATION

Signature Full Name(s) Rev. Ian Enticott Position Incumbent Date 7[th] April 2022

11.TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENTS

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (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 view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper 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 Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

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12 EXAMINER’S REPORT

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of The Parish of Congleton

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Parish of Congleton (the Trust) for the year ended 31 December 2021.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act").

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust'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 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and contents of accounts set 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 understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed:

Name: David Bales

Address: 6 Rowan Close, Biddulph Moor, Stoke on Trent.

Date:

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13. STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITY (SOFA)

THE PARISH OF CONGLETON

Statement of Financial Activities

For the period from 01 January 2021 to 31 December 2021

Unrestrict
fun		 P rio r year
to tal funds
ed
ds
D esignated
funds
R estricted
funds
Endo wment
funds
T o tal
funds
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Income from charitable activities
Other trading activities
Investments
Other income		 109,541
10,100
830
69
—		 110
20,094
—
129,744
114,403

3
68
—
10,171
15,897

32,768
85
—
33,683
48,216
1
—
33,004
—
33,695
25,343

—
—
—
—
18,870
T o tal inco me
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Expenditure on charitable activities
Other expenditure		 121,161
262
124,816
—		 32,882
53,251
—
207,293
222,728

—
—
—
262
—

—
63,523
—
188,339
175,905

31,260
—
—
31,260
36,955
T o tal expenditure
Gains / losses on investment assets		 125,078
3,406		 31,260
63,523
—
219,861
212,860

—
162,760
—
166,166
69,181
N et inco me / (expenditure) reso urces befo re transfer (511) 1,622
152,488
—
153,599
79,049
Transfers
Gross transfers between funds - in
Gross transfers between funds - out
Other recognised gains / losses
Gains on revaluation, fixed assets, charity's own use		 —
5,000
1,235
—
6,235
107,069
(5,000)
—
(1,235)
—
(6,235)
(107,069)
—
—
—
—
—
—
N et mo vement in funds
Reconciliation of funds		 (5,511)
6,622
152,488
—
153,599
79,049
T o tal funds bro ught fo rward 62,489
60,442
1,373,014
—
1,495,945
1,416,896
T o tal funds carried fo rward 56,978
67,064
1,525,502
—
1,649,544
1,495,945

There may be minor discrepancies in the totals if the pence are not being shown

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14.BALANCE SHEET

THE PARISH OF CONGLETON

Balance sheet (Separate funds) As at: 31 December 2021

F ixed assets
Investments		 £
General
Fund
Designated
Funds
Restricted Endowment
A t 31/ 12/ 2021
A t 31/ 12/ 2020
£
27,217
—
1,300,508
—
1,327,725
—
F ixed assets
C urrent assets
Debtors
Investments
Cash at bank and in hand		 27,217
—
1,300,508
—
1,327,725
—
—
—
—
—
—
523
—
—
—
—
—
1,161,558
34,626
67,064
224,994
—
326,684
334,334
C urrent assets
Liabilities
Creditors: Amounts falling due in one year
N et current assets less current liabilities
T o tal assets less current liabilities
T o tal net assets less liabilities
R epresented by
Unrestricted
Unrestricted - General fund
D esignated
Designated - PCC Refreshments fund
Designated - PCC M ajor Repairs Fund
Designated - M ossley Village Hall Savings
Designated - M ossley village hall premises
Designated - St Peter's ** Children's fund
Designated - St Peter's ** Cemetery fund
Designated - St John's Buglawton Community Centre
R estricted
Restricted - St Peter's Old Development
Restricted - M iss M atthias Organist Training Fund
Restricted - St Peters organ repairs
Restricted - St Peter's ** Bell tower fund
Restricted - St Stephens Thanksgiving fund
Restricted - St Peter's Adcroft Legacy Restoration
Restricted - St Peter's Adcroft Legacy Outreach
Restricted - St Peter's Building M aintenance
Restricted - St Peter's Adcroft Legacy Devel't &
Restricted - PCC Children & Families M inistry
Restricted - PCC M ission fund
Restricted - Chappell Legacy
Restricted - Higginbothom Legacy Accum Inc		 34,626
67,064
224,994
—
326,684
1,496,415
4,865
—
—
—
4,865
471
29,761
67,064
224,994
—
321,819
1,495,945
56,978
67,064
1,525,502
—
1,649,544
1,495,945
56,978
67,064
1,525,502
—
1,649,544
1,495,945
56,978
—
—
—
56,978
62,489
—
110
—
—
110
—
—
8,750
—
—
8,750
3,750
—
6,448
—
—
6,448
6,445
—
22,856
—
—
22,856
20,643
—
62
—
—
62
62
—
4,457
—
—
4,457
4,457
—
24,380
—
—
24,380
25,084
—
—
102,008
—
102,008
88,757
—
—
642
—
642
641
—
—
1,030
—
1,030
1,641
—
—
3,804
—
3,804
3,804
—
—
5,408
—
5,408
5,073
—
—
508,841
—
508,841
463,576
—
—
134,949
—
134,949
116,660
—
—
3,503
—
3,503
3,765
—
—
672,639
—
672,639
581,193
—
—
11,804
—
11,804
27,069
—
—
2,305
—
2,305
2,305
—
—
71,835
—
71,835
71,799
—
—
6,734
—
6,734
6,731
F unds o f the church 56,978
67,064
1,525,502
—
1,649,544
1,495,945

There may be minor discrepancies in the totals if the pence are not being shown

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15. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS

15.1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

(a) General information and basis of preparation

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Congleton (Congleton Parish PCC) is a Charity registered in England. The registered address of the Church Office is given in the charity information in section 3 of this document.

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006* and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.

The financial statements have been prepared to give a ‘true and fair’ view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a ‘true and fair view’. This departure has involved following the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland issued in October 2019.

The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention, modified to include certain items at fair value. The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity.

The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated.

(b) Funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.

Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The cost of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

(c) Income recognition

All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when the charity is legally entitled to the income after any performance conditions have been met, the amount can be measured reliably and it is probable that the income will be received.

For donations to be recognised the charity will have been notified of the amounts and the settlement date in writing. If there are conditions attached to the donation and this requires a level of performance before entitlement can be obtained then income is deferred until those conditions are fully met or the fulfilment of those conditions is within the control of the charity and it is probable that they will be fulfilled.

Donated facilities and donated professional services are recognised in income at their fair value when their economic benefit is probable, it can be measured reliably and the charity has control over the item.

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Fair value is determined on the basis of the value of the gift to the charity. For example, the amount the charity would be willing to pay in the open market for such facilities and services. A corresponding amount is recognised in expenditure.

No amount is included in the financial statements for volunteer time in line with the SORP. Further detail is given in the Trustees’ Annual Report.

For legacies, entitlement is the earlier of the charity being notified of an impending distribution or the legacy being received. At this point income is recognised. On occasion legacies will be notified to the charity however it is not possible to measure the amount expected to be distributed. On these occasions, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset and disclosed.

The charity receives no government grants, but an exception in 2020 was that discretionary grants were made by Cheshire East for the St John’s Community Centre and Mossley Village Hall for assistance during Covid19. Income from other grants is recognised at fair value when the charity has entitlement after any performance conditions have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. If entitlement is not met then these amounts are deferred.

Investment income is earned through holding assets for investment purposes such as shares and property. It includes dividends, interest and rent. Where it is not practicable to identify investment management costs incurred within a scheme with reasonable accuracy the investment income is reported net of these costs. It is included when the amount can be measured reliably. Interest income is recognised using the effective interest method and dividend and rent income is recognised as the charity’s right to receive payment is established.

(d) Expenditure recognition

All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Expenditure is recognised where there is a legal or constructive obligation to make payments to third parties, it is probable that the settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. It is categorised under the following headings:

Irrecoverable VAT is charged as an expense against the activity for which expenditure arose.

(e) Fixed Assets

Under the Charities Act 1993 s.96 (2)(c) Consecrated and beneficed Property is excluded from the accounts. No value is placed on moveable church furnishings held by the churchwardens on special trust for the Congleton Parish PCC and which requires a faculty for disposal since the Congleton Parish PCC considers this to be inalienable property. All expenditure incurred during the year on consecrated or beneficed buildings and moveable church furnishings, whether maintenance or improvement is written off.

All capital expenditure is therefore recorded as payments in the year of expenditure. The only fixed assets to appear in Parish accounts are investments. All building work and changes to buildings have to be authorised by the Diocese under a Faculty system. All Parish property has to be recorded in asset inventories (called Terriers, one for each church).

(f) Investments

Managed fund investments are recognised initially at fair value. Investments are held in funds managed by the CCLA. The CCLA determines the entry prices, selling prices and valuations. They are measured at

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the year end at fair value with changes recognised in ‘net gains / (losses) on investments’ in the SoFA if the shares are publicly traded or their fair value can otherwise be measured reliably.

Some managed fund investments, being medium or long term in nature, have been reclassified as Fixed assets. These are now shown in the accounts under the heading of Fixed Assets rather than Current Assets. Other Current asset investments are short term highly liquid investments and are held at fair value. These include cash on deposit and cash equivalents with a maturity of less than one year.

(g) Debtors and creditors receivable / payable within one year

Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in expenditure.

(h) Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the charity has an obligation at the balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount can be reliably estimated.

(i) Employee benefits

When employees have rendered service to the charity, short-term employee benefits to which the employees are entitled are recognised at the undiscounted amount expected to be paid in exchange for that service.

The charity operates a defined contribution plan for the benefit of its employees. Contributions are expensed as they become payable.

(j) Tax

The charity is an exempt charity within the meaning of schedule 3 of the Charities Act 2011 and is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes.

(k) Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist. The trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for 12 months from authorising these financial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure is sufficient with the level of reserves for the charity to be able to continue as a going concern.

(l) Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

It has been judged that there are no future events or matters which would affect the figures shown in the current financial statements.

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15.2 ANALYSIS OF INCOME

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THE PARISH OF CONGLETON
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
NOTES - continued
Unrestricted Funds Restricted TOTAL TOTAL
General Designated Funds 2021 2020
£ £ £ £ £
2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Congregational Giving 87,294 3,620 90,914 91,316
Donations, Appeals etc 3,201 110 10,579 13,891 2,788
Tax recovered (Gift Aid, VAT) 18,789 5,144 23,934 20,248
Grants 256 750 1,006 50
Legacies
109,541 110 20,094 129,744 114,403
3. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Fees for Weddings, Funerals etc 10,100 10,100 14,203
Bank Interest 3 68 71 576
Refunds from Diocese 1,118
10,100 3 68 10,171 15,897
4. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
Fundraising & Misc. Income 830 85 915 1,610
Hall & Community Centre Income 32,768 32,768 46,605
830 32,768 85 33,683 48,216
5. INVESTMENTS
Share dividends 691 33,004 33,695 25,343
Revaluation of Investments (Upwards)
691 0 33,004 33,695 25,343
6. OTHER INCOME
Exception Item - Gain 18,870
0 0 0 0 18,870
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15.3 ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE

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THE PARISH OF CONGLETON
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
NOTES - continued
Unrestricted Funds Restricted TOTAL TOTAL
General Designated Funds 2021 2020
£ £ £ £ £
7. RAISING FUNDS
Cost of Fund Raising 262 262 0
262 0 0 262 0
8. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Parish Share 67,486 67,486 83,255
Charities & Mission 2,503 29,155 31,657 30,401
Insurance 12,588 12,588 12,764
Routine Parish Running Costs 42,240 434 42,674 39,613
Other Major Costs 33,934 33,934 9,872
124,816 0 63,523 188,339 175,905
9. OTHER EXPENDITURE
Hall & Community Centre Costs 31,260 31,260 36,955
0 31,260 0 31,260 36,955
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15.4 GOVERNANCE COSTS

Auditor’s / Independent examiners remuneration:

The provision made for independent examiner’s remuneration for 2021 is £200. (The auditor’s remuneration in 2020 was £200).

15.5 TRUSTEES' AND KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES

The trustees neither received nor waived any remuneration during 2021 year (2020: £NIL), except for the Children & Families’ Missioner, a full-time employee who was made a Trustee during 2020.

This Trustee, Mr Nic Blackmore, received a gross salary £28,089 in 2021 (2020 £27,446), and employee benefit for pension of £1,404 in 2021 (2020 £1,212).

He was the only Trustee who received reimbursement for expenses during the year, of £212 (2020: £197)

15.6 STAFF COSTS AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The average monthly number of employees and full time equivalent (FTE) during the year was as follows:

2021 2021 2020 2020
Number FTE Number FTE
Raising funds Nil Nil
Charitable activities 4 2
4		 2
Governance Nil Nil
4 2 4 2

The total staff costs and employee benefits were as follows:

2021 2020
Wages and Salaries 44,428 46,048
Social Security 3,301 3,501
Defined contribution pension costs 2,078 1,903
Other employee benefits Nil Nil
TOTAL 49,807 51,452

No employees received total employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) of more than £60,000.

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15.7 FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS

15.7 FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS
2021 2020
Managed fund investments 1,327,725
1,161,558

The fair value of listed investments is determined by reference to valuations provided by the CCLA who manage the funds. Their valuation will be based on the quoted prices for identical assets in an active market at the balance sheet date.

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15.8 FUND MOVEMENT SUMMARY

THE PARISH OF CONGLETON

Fund movement summary Selected period: 01 January 2021 to 31 December 2021

F und F und balances
C arried fo rward
F und B alances
bro ught fo rward
Inco ming
Outgo ing
T ransfers
Gains and
R eso urces
R eso urces
Lo sses
PCCRepairs - PCC Major
Repairs Fund
PCC-Refrsh - PCC
Refreshments fund
SPOldDevlt - St Peter's
Old Development
SPAdcroRes - St Peter's
Adcroft Legacy
SPAdcroOut - St Peter's
Adcroft Legacy Outreach
SPBldMaint - St Peter's
Building Maintenance
MVHSavings - Mossley
Village Hall Savings
SPAdcroDev - St Peter's
Adcroft Legacy Devel't &
PCC-CFMin - PCC
Children & Families
PCCMission - PCC
Mission fund
General - General fund
ChappLeg - Chappell
Legacy
HTHiggAccI -
Higginbothom Legacy
HTOrgan - Miss Matthias
Organist Training Fund
MVHPremis - Mossley
village hall premises
SPOrgan - St Peters
organ repairs
SPBelltow - St Peter's
Bell tow er fund
SSThanks - St Stephens
Thanksgiving fund
SPChild - St Peter's
Children's fund
SPCemet - St Peter's **
Cemetery fund
Buglaw CC - St John's
Buglaw ton Community		 8,750
110
102,008
508,841
134,949
3,503
6,448
672,639
11,804
2,305
56,978
71,835
6,734
642
22,856
1,030
3,804
5,408
62
4,457
24,380
3,750
—
—
5,000
—
—
110
—
—
—
88,757
2,639
90
—
10,703
463,576
17,037
31,359
(1,235)
60,823
116,660
3,083
—
—
15,206
3,765
810
2,307
1,235
—
6,445
3
—
—
—
581,193
15,417
—
—
76,029
27,069
13,890
29,155
—
—
2,305
—
—
—
—
62,489
121,161
125,078
(5,000)
3,406
71,799
36
—
—
—
6,731
3
—
—
—
641
0
—
—
—
20,643
8,601
6,388
—
—
1,641
—
611
—
—
3,804
—
—
—
—
5,073
335
—
—
—
62
—
—
—
—
4,457
—
—
—
—
25,084
24,168
24,872
—
—
T o tals 1,649,544
1,495,945
207,293
219,861
—
166,166
There may be minor discrepancies in the totals if the pence are not being show

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15.9 FUND STATEMENT OF CHANGE

THE PARISH OF CONGLETON

Fund statement of change 01/01/2021 to 31/12/2021

Brought forward Brought forward Movement
Carried forward		 Movement
Carried forward		 Movement
Carried forward
Fund Unrestri cted
Designated
Restricted
Unrestric		 ted
Designated
Restricted
Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
PCC-Refrsh
PCCRepairs
SPOldDevlt
SPAdcroRes
SPAdcroOut
SPBldMaint
MVHSavings
SPAdcroDev
PCC-CFMin
PCCMission
General
ChappLeg
HTHiggAccI
HTOrgan
MVHPremis
SPOrgan
SPBelltow
SSThanks
SPChild
SPCemet
Buglaw CC		 —
3,750
—
—
—
—
—
—
463,576
—
—
88,757
—
—
3,765
—
—
116,660
—
—
581,193
—
6,445
—
—
—
2,305
—
—
27,069
—
—
71,799
62,489
—
—
—
—
641
—
—
6,731
—
—
1,641
—
20,643
—
—
—
5,073
—
—
3,804
—
62
—
—
25,084
—
—
4,457
—		 —
5,000
—
—
110
—
—
—
45,265
—
—
13,251
—
—
(262)
—
—
18,289
—
—
91,446
—
3
—
—
—
—
—
—
(15,265)
—
—
36
(5,511)
—
—
—
—
0
—
—
3
—
—
(611)
—
2,213
—
—
—
335
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(704)
—
—
—
—		 110
—
—
8,750
—
—
—
102,008
—
—
508,841
—
—
134,949
—
—
3,503
—
6,448
—
—
—
672,639
—
—
11,804
—
—
2,305
—
—
—
—
—
71,835
56,978
—
6,734
—
—
642
—
22,856
—
—
—
1,030
—
—
3,804
—
—
5,408
—
—
62
—
4,457
—
—
24,380
—
—
Totals 62,489
60,442
1,373,014		 (5,511)
6,622
152,488		 67,064
1,525,502
56,978

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15.10 LISTING OF FUNDS

GENERAL FUND

Monies for which there are no restrictions on how used.

DESIGNATED FUNDS

The charity operated 7 Designated funds (i.e., Unrestricted but “ring-fenced”) as follows:

Mossley Village Hall Savings fund . Used to keep savings separate from its day-to-day monies.

Mossley Village Hall Premises fund . Used to keep day-to-day operation of the Hall separate from other Parish monies. (Total figures only are consolidated into the final Parish Accounts.)

St Peter’s Children’s fund . Consists of donations to provide facilities for very young children (“Mum’s & Tots”).

St Peter’s Cemetery fund . Used to set aside fees from burials for future major expenditure in the cemetery.

St John’s Community Centre Premises fund . Used to keep the operation of the Centre separate from other Parish monies. (Total figures only are consolidated into the final Parish Accounts.)

PCC Major Repairs fund . (Previously Churches’ Contingency fund) Set aside for major repairs or other unexpected expenses for St Stephen’s, St John’s and Holy Trinity.

PCC Refreshments fund . Monies from teas, coffees, etc., between services in church to be used for refreshments at the APCM or similar events.

RESTRICTED FUNDS

The charity operates 13 Restricted funds, as follows:

PCC Children & Families Ministry fund. (Previously PCC Youth fund). Grants and donations for the employment of a Children & Families Missioner.

PCC Mission fund . Monies retained from Parish Giving for Mission activities.

Chappell Legacy fund . The residue of a legacy for the Chappell Centre/Mossley Village Hall site.

Higginbottom Legacy Accum. Income fund . A legacy and donations for expenses to the interior of Holy Trinity church.

Miss Matthias’ Organist Training fund . A legacy for organist training.

St Stephen’s Thanksgiving fund . A legacy and donations for use on the church building.

St Peter’s Old Development fund . Historical legacies, donations and grants for repairs and alterations to the fabric of the church.

St Peter’s Bell Tower fund . Donations for maintenance of the church bells and ringing equipment.

St Peter’s Adcroft Legacy Development Reordering fund . Part (50%) of the 2019 legacy, to be used for reordering the interior of the church and further development of the site.

St Peter’s Adcroft Legacy Restoration fund . Part (40%) of the 2019 legacy, to be used to restore the fabric of the church.

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St Peter’s Adcroft Legacy Outreach fund . Part (10%) of the 2019 legacy, to be used for outreach to the local community.

St Peter’s Building Maintenance fund . Required by Heritage England to show that, at the start of each year, an agreed amount has been set aside for maintenance of the fabric of the church. (Replaced a Designated fund at the end of 2019.)

St Peter’s Organ Repairs fund . A legacy for major repairs to the church organ.

- 15.11 PENSIONS AND OTHER POST RETIREMENT BENEFITS

The charity operates a defined contribution pension plan for its employees. The amount recognised as an expense in the period was £2,078 (2020 - £1,903).

The defined contribution liability: £674 is allocated General fund (Routine Parish Running Costs), and £1,404 to Restricted funds (Charities & Mission)

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