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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN'S BOXMOOR

ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2020

CHARITY REGISTERED NUMBER 1134844

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN'S BOXMOOR

REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2020

Contents Pages
Trustees Annual Report
Reference and Administrative Details 1
Structure, Governance and Management 3
Objects and Activities 4
Achievements and Performance 4
Financial Review 5
Trustees' Responsibilities 6
Report of the Independent Examiner 7
Statement of Financial Activites 8
Balance Sheet 9
Notes to the Accounts 10-14

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN'S BOXMOOR

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2020

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS

Name of Charity: THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN'S BOXMOOR Working Name: PCC ST JOHN'S BOXMOOR Charity Registered Number: 1134844 Date Registered: 11th March 2010 Governing Document: Parochial Church Council Powers Measure (1956) as amended and Church Representation Rules Objects: Promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of The Church of England Principal Office: St John's Church Hall St John's Road HEMEL HEMPSTEAD Herts. HP1 1JY Trustee: The Parochial Church Council (PCC) The individual members of the PCC are Trustees and are listed on the next page Independent Examiner: Mr Roger Taylor Bankers: NATWEST BANK PLC 9 Bank Court HEMEL HEMPSTEAD Herts. HP1 1BS

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TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2020

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN'S BOXMOOR

The Parochial Church Council (Trustees) 2020

All members of the Parochial Church Council (PCC) are Trustees.

Reverend Michael Macey Vicar Chairman Rosie Akeroyd Elected Member Christopher Angell Elected Member Hon. Treasurer Phil Barton Elected Member From 11th October 2020 Susan Brown Elected Member Until 11th October 2020 Glenn Clayton Elected Member From 11th October 2020 Marion Cowe Elected Member Marian Davies Elected Member Churchwarden from 11th October 2020 Joanne Fisher Deanery Representative Deputy Churchwarden Jean Garner Elected Member Graham Gibbs Deanery Representative Philippa Graham Elected Member Until 11th October 2020 Mark Harbour Elected Member Lorraine Ioannou Deanery Representative Carole Lewis Co-opted Member - Reader David Martin Elected Member Janet Packe Elected Member Until 11th October 2020 James Proehl Elected Member 4 Job Rombout Diocesan Representative Churchwarden Cathy Shaw Elected Member Rosie Shaw Elected Member Deputy Churchwarden from 11th October 2020 Trevor Standen Elected Member Di Tovey Elected Member

Daughter Churches

The Parish of St John's, Boxmoor, contains the daughter churches of St Stephen's, Chaulden, and St Francis of Assisi, Hammerfield.

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TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2020

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN'S BOXMOOR

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

CONSTITUTION

The Parochial Church Council of the Eccliastical Parish of St John's Boxmoor is a body corporate whose Governing Document is the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure (1956) as amended and the Church Representation Rules (2011).

APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEES

Members of the Parochial Church Council (PCC) are also its Trustees unless otherwise stated. Under the Church Representation Rules, clergy, churchwardens and readers together with Deanery and Diocesan Representatives are members of the PCC.

A further fifteen lay members are elected by the members registered on the Electoral Roll at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) . Elected Trustees shall hold office for three years with one third of their number standing for election each year.

In addition, there may be a maximum of two co-opted members as determined by the Trustees. Co-opted members may only serve until the next APCM

APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS

In accordance with the Church Representation Rules, the minister of the parish shall be the Chairman.

Vice Chairmen and honorary officers are appointed at the first meeting of the PCC following the APCM.

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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN'S BOXMOOR

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2020

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

OBJECTS

The objects of the Charity are to promote in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of The Church of England.

The provision of grants, buildings, facilities and services with the object of enabling the mission of The Church of England to be fulfilled.

ACTIVITIES

2020 was heavily impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and the restrictions introduced to contain it. In a "normal" year, in addition to the regular services of worship, the charity organises a large range of events for the benefit of the local parish and also to raise funds for its grant making activities. Such events include regular ‘OMO’ lunches and ‘Friendship Teas’ for parishioners living alone. St John’s also receives regular educational visits from local school classes throughout the year and especially for Christmas carol services.

Major fund raising drives enable the PCC to "balance the books" and undertake capital projects. Popular events associated with this activity have included a Summer Fete, Christmas Tree Festival, Countdown to Christmas Fair, Music Festival, New Year concert, quizes, a grand draw and a ‘Unisong’ day involving local schools.

St John’s has an active choir, both junior trebles and adults under the direction of a permanent Director of Music.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

The Parochial Church Council (PCC) meets in principle on the second Tuesday of every other month, with its Standing Committee meeting, if required, in the alternate months. Minutes are kept of all PCC meetings which are distributed to all PCC members and to any member on the church electoral roll on request. A shortened version of the PCC minutes is published in the church magazine when appropriate. However, there was only one meeting of the full PCC during 2020, as, after the January meeting the Covid-19 Pandemic struck and all meetings of the PCC and its various committees went into abeyance. By April it was apparent that this was not going to be a short-lived affair and that restrictions would be in place for some time. The Vicar therefore called upon the Standing Committee to meet on "Zoom" and to act on behalf of the PCC, thus fulfilling one of the functions of the Standing Committee.

Throughout the remander of the year the Standing Committee met each month to ensure that:

  1. the Parish was complying with the relevant Covid-19 restrictions

  2. our financial position was monitored, endorsing the difficult decision to suspend paying Parish Share to the Diocese so as not to be overdrawn at the bank

  3. we continued to comply with Safeguarding legislation

  4. plans for re-opening churches for private prayer and subsequently public worship were scrutinised and approved

  5. our common life was as rich as it could be during these strange times

The Standing Committee was also augmented by 3 additional members of the PCC to bring a little more depth of experience and expertise to the fore whilst not making meetings too populated thus making a meeting on "Zoom" unworkable. Most meetings lasted an hour. Plans were put in place to review our Mission Action Plan in early 2021 to ensure that as we emerge from the Pandemic we are aware of our priorities and the work to be undertaken.

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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN'S BOXMOOR

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2020

FINANCIAL REVIEW

The Parochial Church Council requires funds only for the achievement of its Objects. This includes the making of grants to suitable organisations, the provision of buildings and facilities plus the provision of services.

The PCC's policy is to maintain a General Fund for St John's and St Stephens together and seperately for St Francis both with sufficient working capital to meet the next 4 three month's budgeted expenditure. Restricted Funds have been established for specific purposes as detailed in Note 9 to the Accounts.

Other reserves comprise four Endowment Funds:

The Centenary Fund (established to provide for the maintenance, repair and extension of the Church, its fixtures and fittings) generates interest which is reinvested until required for the St John's Fabric Fund.

The Rolph Bequest provides an income stream for the support of assistant clergy in the Parish.

The Freeman-Rolph Fund provides income for use at the Incumbent's discretion to assist parishioners in need.

The Gulliver Bequest provides an income to St Francis' Church.

Apart from the income from endowments, the General Fund relies on Parishioner giving, donations, fees from weddings and funerals, Hall lettings and fundraising events.

2020 was an exceptional year. Until the end of March we were closely matching our budgets and all appeared well for another "break-even" year. Then Covid-19 struck and our finances were thrown into turmoil.

Happily, Planned Giving held up and increased donations largely offset the loss of collections whilst our churches were closed. However, with all three Church Halls closed for 9 months, income from that source, and on which we rely to balance our books, ceased abruptly leaving us more than £17,000 short across the Parish over the year. Fundraising was similarly heavily curtailed costing us a further £14,000. Severe restrictions on weddings and funerals reduced fees by nearly £3,000.

Despite some expenditure savings being possible the PCC was faced with the prospect of rapidly running out of money and close monitoring of monthly cashflow reports became the order of the day. To prevent bankruptcy a plan was agreed under which St Francis paid their Parish Share in full but St John's withheld theirs after the first four monthly installments had been paid until major essential costs, such as insurance, had been met. As the year progressed it became apparent our Churches and Church Halls would remain closed well into 2021 and so it was decided to further limit the payment of Parish Share to facilitate the building up of an additional year-end cash reserve to cover expenditure in the first quarter of 2021. In the event five monthly payments of Parish Share were made and a temporary reserve of nearly £32,000 created. The hope is that our 2021 Parish Share requests will be met in full, but much depends on our Halls re-opening and fundraising being possible and successful. Whilst the short-term expedient of withholding Parish Share saw us through 2020 it is not a viable course of action in the longer term as clergy are paid from our contributions and Diocesan reserves are limited. We cannot risk being without clergy support and so the PCC have planned a major Stewardship campaign for 2021 in an attempt to raise Planned Giving

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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN'S BOXMOOR TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2020

FINANCIAL REVIEW (Continued)

to match Parish Share requests and an aggressive fundraising programme to help cover other costs. The PCC has also been advised of two legacies which should enable them to clear the outstanding Parishioner Boiler Project loans and re-float our Fabric Funds without a further call on the General Fund; but 2021 remains set to be another difficult year, and making the Parish finances sustainable will be a priority.

TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES

The Trustees are required to prepare accounts for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of its profit or loss for that period. In preparing those accounts the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the Charities Act 1993 (as amended by the Charities Act 2006) and Regulations made thereunder. The Trustees 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.

Approved by the Standing Committee on behalf of the Parochial Church Council on 13th April 2021 and signed on its behalf:

M.Macey

Rev'd Michael Macey Chairman

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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN'S BOXMOOR

INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT

TO THE PCC OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN'S, BOXMOOR FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2020

This report on the Financial Statements of the PCC for the year ended 31 December 2020 which are set out on pages 8 to 14 is in respect of an examination carried out in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 ('the Regulations') and section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

As the members of the PCC you are responsible for the preparation of the Financial Statements; you consider that the audit requirement of the Regulations and Section 144(2) of the Act do not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the Financial Statements under section 145 of the Act; follow the procedures laid down in the General

Basis of independent examiner's report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. That examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the PCC and a comparison of the accounts with those records. It also includes considering any unusual items or disclosures in the Financial Statements and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any 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 accounts.

Independent examiners statement

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

Signed:

R.Taylor

Roger Martin Taylor Dated: 14th March 2021 8, Varney Road Hemel Hempstead HP1 2LB

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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN'S BOXMOOR STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2020

Note
Incoming Resources
Incoming resources from donors
2a
Other voluntary incoming resources
2b
Income from charitable and ancillary
trading
2c
Other ordinary incoming resources
2d
Income from investments
2e
Total Incoming Resources
Resources Expended
Grants
3a
Activities directly relating to the work
of the church
3b
Fund-raising and publicity
3c
Church management and administration 3d
Total Resources Expended
Net Incoming / (Outgoing) Resources
Gains and Losses on Investments
realised
unrealised
Net Movement in Funds
Balances brought forward at
1st January 2019 (2018)
Transfers between Funds
Balances carried forward
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
TOTAL
TOTAL
Funds
Funds
Funds
2020
2019
£
£
£
£
£
90,805
612
-
91,417
96,517
6,393
3,337
-
9,730
40,134
21,582
-
-
21,582
44,077
-
260
-
260
-
3,931
1,207
-
5,138
5,070
122,711
5,416
-
128,127
185,798
2,526
-
-
2,526
6,932
80,781
2,006
-
82,787
191,466
1,582
-
-
1,582
4,929
10,098
-
-
10,098
13,245
94,987
2,006
-
96,993
216,572
27,724
3,410
-
31,134
(30,774)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
23,419
23,419
47,947
27,724
3,410
23,419
54,553
17,173
32,277
488,968
285,440
806,685
789,512
(192)
192
-
-
-
59,809
492,570
308,859
861,238
806,685

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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN'S BOXMOOR

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31st DECEMBER 2020

Note
Fixed Assets
Tangible fixed assets
5a
Investment Assets
5b
Current Assets
Stock
Debtors
7
Short Term Deposits
Cash at bank and in hand
Liabilities: Amounts falling due within 1 year
8
Net Current Assets
Long Term Loans
Net Assets
Funds
6 & 9
Unrestricted
Restricted
Endowment
2020
£
493,474
308,807
802,281
-
6,390
8,592
55,975
70,957
(12,000)
58,957
-
861,238
59,809
492,570
308,859
861,238
2019
£
493,474
285,387
778,861
-
7,594
8,556
27,674
43,824
(2,500)
41,324
(13,500)
806,685
32,277
488,968
285,440
806,685

The notes on the following pages form part of these accounts

Approved by the Standing Committee on behalf of the Parochial Church Council on 10th February 2021 and signed on its behalf:

M.Macey

Chairman

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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN'S BOXMOOR

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2020

1. Accounting Policies

The accounts are prepared on an accruals basis, in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 1997

The accounts also comply with the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (FRSSE 2015); Charities Act 1993 (as amended by the Charities Act 2006) and Regulations made thereunder; and with applicable accounting standards.

The accounts are prepared under the historical cost convention

2. Incoming Resources
2a. Incoming resources from donors
Planned giving
Collections(open plate) at all services
Sundry donations
2b. Other voluntary incoming resources
Appeals
Legacies
Fêtes & other fund raising events
2c. Income from charitable and ancillary
trading
Magazines
Coffee
Church halls lettings etc
Fees
Merchandising & Printing
2d. Other ordinary incoming resources
Insurance claims & settlements
2e. Income from investments
Dividends and interest including any
reclaimed tax
Total Incoming Resources
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
TOTAL
FUNDS
Funds
Funds
Funds
2020
2019
£
£
£
£
£
72,318
-
-
72,318
71,919
11,036
-
-
11,036
19,510
7,451
612
-
8,063
2,043
90,805
612
-
91,417
93,472
1,912
3,100
-
5,012
9,900
-
-
-
-
15,933
4,481
237
-
4,718
17,346
6,393
3,337
-
9,730
43,179
1,998
-
-
1,998
2,208
450
-
-
450
1,221
7,051
-
7,051
24,449
9,987
-
-
9,987
12,488
2,096
-
-
2,096
3,711
21,582
-
-
21,582
44,077
-
260
-
260
-
3,931
1,207
-
5,138
5,070
122,711
5,416
-
128,127
185,798

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2020

Unrestricted Restricted Endowment **TOTAL ** FUNDS
Funds Funds Funds 2020 2019
3. Resources Expended £ £ £ £ £
3a. Grants
Missionary & charitable giving:
Church overseas
missionary societies - - - - -
relief & development agencies 190 - - 190 975
Home missions & other Church
Societies 2,336 - 2,336 5,957
2,526 - - 2,526 6,932
3b. Activities directly relating to work of
the Church
Ministry: diocesan parish share 39,986 - - 39,986 88,499
clergy expenses 2,411 - - 2,411 3,637
Church - running expenses 23,310 - 23,310 28,670
Church maintenance & Repairs 3,096 1,937 - 5,033 52,655
Expenditure on parish magazine 1,000 - - 1,000 1,145
Church hall running costs 1,972 - - 1,972 5,123
Music 9,006 - 9,006 11,737
80,781 1,937 - 82,718 191,466
3c. Fund-raising and publicity
Costs of fêtes and other fund-raising
events 1,582 - - 1,582 4,929
3d. Church management and administration
Administration:
Printing & stationery 4,656 - - 4,656 6,473
Telephones 333 - - 333 378
Administrator 5,109 - - 5,109 6,394
Loan interest & costs - - - -
10,098 - - 10,098 13,245
Total Resources Expended 94,987 1,937 - 96,924 216,572

4. Staff Costs

Music expenses include payments made to St John's Director of Music and Administration costs include payments made to the Parish Administrator. Church hall running costs include payments made to the St John's Hall caretaker and Hall cleaner.

No National Insurance or pension contributions were payable in respect of any of them in 2020 or 2019

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2020

5. Fixed Assets for use by the PCC

5a. Tangible fixed assets

Buildings - St John`s Hall & West End £493,474 (2019 £493,474)

5b. Investments
15,103 shares in the CBF Investment
Fund (historical cost at
31st December 2020 : £19,787)
6. Analysis of Net Asset Fund
Fixed Assets
Current Assets
Current Liabilities
Long Term Loans
Fund Balance
7. Debtors
Prepayments of insurance
Gift Aid Claim
Other
8. Liabilities: Amounts Falling Due
Within One Year
Parishioner Loans
Creditors for goods and services
2020
2019
£
£
308,807
285,387
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
TOTAL
Funds
Funds
Funds
£
£
£
£
-
493,474
308,807
802,281
60,809
10,096
52
70,957
(1,000)
(11,000)
-
(12,000)
-
-
-
-
Market Value
2020
2019
£
£
308,807
285,387
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
TOTAL
Funds
Funds
Funds
£
£
£
£
-
493,474
308,807
802,281
60,809
10,096
52
70,957
(1,000)
(11,000)
-
(12,000)
-
-
-
-
Market Value
59,809
492,570
308,859
861,238
2020
2019
£
£
2,315
2,758
4,075
4,836
-
-
6,390
7,594
11,000
-
1,000
2,500
12,000
2,500

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2020

9. Fund Details
Restricted Funds
St John's Building Reserve
St John's Fabric Fund
St Francis Fabric Fund
Music Fund
Vicar and Churchwardens' Discretionary Fund
St John's Social Committee
Wedding Advances
Holiday at Home
Joyce Ralphs Bequest (St Francis)
Michael Abbiss Bequest (St Francis)
St Francis Vestments Fund
Endowment Funds
Centenary Fund
Rolph Bequest
Gulliver Bequest
Freeman-Rolph Fund
Balance at
31/12/20
£
493,474
(11,494)
-
216
5,659
740
1,400
1,275
1,000
300
-
492,570
127,742
43,020
25,845
112,252
308,859

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2020

10. Missions and Charitable Giving 2020

Beneficiary
Bibles for Children
Bishop's Harvest for the Hungry Appeal
Childrens' Society
Churches Together in Hemel Hempstead *
Hospice of St Francis
DENS
YMCA re Youth Project **
Gross
Donation
£
1,100
190
400
-
506
330
-
2,526
Collection
£
486
190
400
-
506
330
-
1,912
Allocation
from PCC
£
614
-
-
-
-
-
614

** Project on hold due to Covid-19

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