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2021-12-31-accounts

The Ecclesiastical Parish of St John the Evangelist, Preston, Brighton

Trustees’ Annual Report & Accounts for the year ending 31[st] December 2021

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Trustees’ Annual Report and Financial Report

of the Parochial Church Council

of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St John the Evangelist,

Knoyle Road, Brighton BN1 6RB

Registered Charity Number 1135100

For the year 1[st] January to 31[st] December 2021

CONTENTS

Page 3 Trustees’ Annual Report

12 Statement of Financial Receipts and Payments 13 Statement of Assets and Liabilities

14 Notes to the Accounts

Website: www.brightonstjohn.org.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/prestonstjohn/

Independent Examiner: Henri Brocklebank 1 Muddleswood Cottages, Newtimber BN6 9BP

Bankers: Barclays Bank PLC 139-142 North Street, Brighton BN1 1RU

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Our aims and purposes as a charity

Every Church of England Parochial Church Council (PCC) is a charity and its members are trustees of the charity. St John's PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent in:

Further information about the structure, governance and management of the charity is given at the end of this report.

How we planned to achieve our charitable objectives

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Safeguarding is a standing agenda item at each PCC meeting and all members of the PCC are required to complete the relevant diocesan safeguarding training modules.

What we achieved and how we affected beneficiaries’ lives

During September hymn singing was re-introduced with one hymn at the beginning of the service and another at the end, both sung seated and with masks on.

Since the Vicar’s retirement four retired clergy have been presiding at the Sunday morning services and we would like to thank Canon Martin Sheppard, Father Steven Foster, Father David Ingledew and Father John Joyce for their support.

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Re-imagining Ministry

Contributing to the Common Good

There was a memorial service for a member of the congregation who had passed away in 2020 and therefore the funeral had been limited to the minimum number allowed by Government regulations.

We have also made good use of the ‘patio’ area outside the main doors to the church. At Easter we put up a wooden cross covered in chicken wire and we put out flowers for people to add to the cross.

For the season of Remembrance in November we put a ‘tree’ outside the Church and invited passers-by to tie on a red ribbon either as a memorial or as a prayer for peace.

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concluded with an optional time of Celtic prayer. The Love and Loss Café ran in July, August, September and November.

On 31[st] October we had a service of ‘Lights in the Darkness’ with poems, prayers, reading and hymns and this service was also attended by some ‘regulars’ from the Love and Loss Café who do not attend any other church services.

In September the City Mission Foodbank asked if it would be possible to store the harvest donations from local schools in the church until such time as they would be needed. Approximately 7½ tons of goods were received and the last items were finally taken away in early January 2022.

Maintaining the fabric of our buildings

Church

There were no major projects carried out during this year.

The annual servicing and maintenance of the gas and electrical systems together with the fire extinguishers took place. Along with the gutter clearing.

Halls

There were no major projects carried out during the year.

The annual service and maintenance of the gas and electrical systems together with the fire extinguisher and alarms took place. As well as the gutter clearing.

The Crowhurst Community Centre suffered some minor roof damage when a branch from a neighbouring tree fell onto it. This is subject to an ongoing insurance claim with Brighton and Hove City Council.

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Financial Review

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Structure, governance and management of the charity

The Parochial Church Council (PCC) is registered with the Charity Commission as required by the Charities Act 2011. Its charity number is 1125100. Its governing document is the Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1956.

During the year, the following served as members of the PCC.

Ex-officio members:

Incumbent Canon Alison Bowman [Chair] until 24[th] October 2021

Churchwardens Jane Millett [resigned April 2021 due to family reasons] Debbie Moon [resigned May 2021 due to pressure of work]

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Elected members: Diane Long until APCM of 2022 Colette Northage until APCM of 2022 Colin Wimsett until APCM of 2022

Christine Eden until APCM of 2023 Susan Seymour until APCM of 2023 Michael Wright until APCM of 2023

Buster Ashdown until APCM of 2024 Charlotte Hughes-D’Aeth until APCM of 2024 Susan Nye until APCM of 2024

Deanery Synod Representatives elected to serve until 2023

Katherine Ashdown Susan Crossfield Linda Nutley

Co-opted Member Judith Lawson [Safeguarding Officer]

In attendance [non-voting] Alexandra Harrex [PCC Secretary]

Stephanie Anderson [Finance Administrator]

Following both Churchwardens’ resignations, Charlotte Hughes-D’Aeth was appointed Acting Chair and Colin Wimsett acting Vice Chair until the APCM of 2022.

Membership of the PCC is determined under the Church Representation Rules 2020 and consists of the incumbent (ex-officio), the Churchwardens (who are elected annually at the Annual Meeting of Parishioners), members of the Deanery Synod, and nine members of the church who are all elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM).

In addition, the APCM held in April 2018 approved a proposal that, at St John's, elected PCC members could service two consecutive terms of three years before being required to have minimum one-year break, which gives a six-year maximum, in line with the normal maximum term for a Churchwarden.

This Trustees’ Annual Report was approved by the PCC and signed on their behalf by Charlotte Hughes-D'Aeth (Acting PCC Chair)

Date:

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Financial Report

of the Parochial Church Council

of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St John the Evangelist, Knoyle Road, Brighton BN1 6RB

Registered Charity Number 1135100

For the year 1[st] January to 31[st] December 2021

CONTENTS

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Report of the Independent Examiner

This is my report to the Parochial Church Council (PCC) of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St John the Evangelist, Preston, Brighton on the annual report for the year ended 31[st] December 2021.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The PCC members are responsible for the preparation of the annual reports. The PCC members consider that an audit is not required for this year under Section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Charities Act’) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to :

  1. examine the accounts under Section 145 of the Charities Act;

  2. to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under Section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and;

  3. to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of Independent Examiner’s Statement

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent Examiner’s Statement

In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which give me cause to believe that, in any material respect:

I have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Examiner’s signature

Examiner’s name

Dated

Examiner’s address

2 Muddleswood Cottages, Old Brighton Road, Newtimber, Hassocks, BN6 9BP

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Summary of Financial Receipts and Payments

Unrestricted Unrestricted Total Total
All Funds
2020
General
Fund
Designated
Funds
Restricted
Fund/s
All Funds
2021
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
Investments income
Other receipts
£
42,798
828
23,500
2,032
96
£
12,259
590
-

345
£
-
-
-
-
930
£
55,057
1,418
23,500
2,032
1,371
£
48,660
400
20,898
2,324
63
Total received 69,254 13,194 930 83,378 72,346
Expenditure on:
Cost of raising funds
Charitable costs
Trading costs
Other payments
-
(67,597)
(7,596)
(45)
-
(2,293)
-
-
-
-
-
(1,129)
-
-
(69,889)
(7,596)
(1,174)
-
-
(62,398)
(13,759)
-
Total paid (75,238) (2,293) (1,129) (78,659) (76,157)
Reconciliation of funds:
Net income or (net expenditure) (5,983) 10,901 (199) 4,719 (3,812)
Transfer from Investment account - - - - -
50,000
Net movement in funds
Bank current and Deposit account at 1
January 2021
(5,983)
53,528
10,901
1,362
(199)
-
4,719
54,890
46,188
8,702
Bank accounts at 31 December 2021 £47,545 £12,263 (£199) £59,609 54,890

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities

Unrestricted Unrestricted Unrestricted Total Total
All Funds
2020
General
Fund
Designated Restricted Endowed All Funds
Funds Fund/s Fund/s 2021
Assets:
Bank current account
CCLA Deposit Fund
£
6,432
41,113
£ £ £ £ £
13,776
41113
11,918 146 -
18,496
- - -
41,113
Total bank and deposit accounts 47,545 11,918 146 - 59,609 54,889
Debtors -
- - - -
Debtors - - - - - -
CBF Investment Fund Miss Druce
CBF Investment Fund Porter/Thwaites
CCLA Investment fund
11196 Lloyds shares
61,257
5,352
34,869
11,760
53,497
3,580
-
-
-
-
39,913
13,461
-
-
39,913
13,461
61,257
5,352
Investment assets at market value 66,609 53,373 119,982 103,706
Total assets 114,154 11,918 146 53,373 179,591 158,595
Liabilities:
Total liabilities 0 0

This financial report for the year ended 31[st] December 2021, including the notes following, was approved by the PCC and signed on its behalf by Colin Wimsett (Acting PCC Vice Chair)

Date :

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Notes to the Annual Financial Report Analysis of Total Received

Unrestricted Unrestricted Restricted
Fund/s
Restricted
Fund/s
Total
All Funds
2021
Total
All Funds
2020
General
Fund
Designated
Funds
Planned giving (excl. tax refunds)
Planned giving (no tax refunds)
Loose cash collections
Donations
Donations Messy church
Gift Aid recovered
Special appeals for charities
Grants (Furlough payment)
Legacies
£
£28,982
£2,662
£2,020
£5,245
£3,889
£
£2,259
£10,000
- £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
£
£28,982
£2,662
£2,020
£0
£0
£5,245
£2,259
£3,889
£10,000
£
£28,989
£2,795
£1,203
£877
£82
£7,700
£1,665
£5,349
£0
Donations and legacies total £42,798 £12,259 £0 £55,057 48,660
Fees for weddings & funerals £828 £590 £0 £1,418 £400
Charitable activities total £828 £590 £0 £1,418 £400
Flower sponsorship
100 Club
Coffee
Sales of the parish magazine
Use of church
Hall Hire receipts (of which
Harvest Lunch donations
Other fundraising
Fairtrade stall
Booklet sales (donations)
Photocopier
Deposits for outing
£365
-
£118
£162
£270
£21,442
£1,046
£97
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
£365
£0
£118
£162
£270
£21,442
£0
£1,046
£97
£0
£0
£0
£290
£265
£140
£68
£0
£19,058
£0
£548
£148
£0
£0
£382
Other trading activities total £23,500 £0 £0 £23,500 20,898
Bank & CBF deposit interest
CBF investment fund dividend
Parish trusts investments dividends
Lloyds shares dividend
£1,894
£139
£2,032
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
£0
£1,894
£0
£139
147
1848
329
0
Investments income total £0 £0 £2,032 2,324
Other receipt- bank charges £96 - - £96 63
Other receipt-verger fees weddings and
funerals
- £75 - £75
Other receipt-verger fees weddings and
funerals
- £270 - £270
Other receipts £930 £930
Other receipts total £96 £345 £930 £1,371
Total received on all funds £69,254 £13,194 £930 £83,378 72,346

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Analysis of total paid

Unrestricted Unrestricted Unrestricted Unrestricted Total Total
General Designated Restricted All Funds All Funds
Fund Funds Fund/s £ 2,021 £ 2,020
£ £ £ £ £
Cost of raising funds 0 0 0 0 0
Charitable grants and donations
Parish share to Chichester Diocese
other Ministry costs
Church running expenses
Salaries and honoraria incl NI
Clergy and other people's expenses
Mission & evangelism costs
Messy Church
Insurance
Water, Gas, Electricity, and Oil
Printing & photocopying
Training
Accounting and Examiner's fees
*
Church maintenance & redecoration
Feespayable to diocese
-40000
-4097
-1801
-7260
-237
-2073
-67
-6374
-2773
-2387
-529
-2293 -
-
-
-



-2293
-40000
-4097
-1801
-7260
-237
-2073
-67
-6374
-2773
-2387
0
0
-529
0
-1525
-30000
-3506
-1965
-8761
0
-3442
-137
-6348
-3806
-2569
0
0
-125
-214
Charitable costs total -67597 -2293 0 -69889 -62398
Fundraising expenses
Traidcraft stall
Church Hall running expenses
Church hall caretaking & cleaning
Hall maintenance & redecoration ***
Hall hire and Outing deposit refunds
Bank fees
-3789
-3320
-247
-241



0
0
-3789
-3320
-247
0
-241
0
0
-6967
-3697
-1248
-1581
-266
Trading costs -7596 0 0 -7596 -13759
Refund of Banns Fee
Other payments *
Otherpayments total
-45
-45
0 -1129
-1129
-45
-1129
-1174
0
Totalpaid on all funds -75238 -2293 -1129 -78659 -76157

** Donation in lieu shown in charitable donations

*** 2020 Includes £1150 boiler maintenance 2021 routine heating services

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Staff costs

Charitable costs
Wages, salaries and honoraria
Staff costs
Church hall cleaning
Wages, salaries and honoraria
Total
2021 2020
£
8,761
£
8,761
8,781 8,761
2021 2020
£
2,853
£
2,853
2,853 2,853
11,634
11,614

NB Furlough Grant of £5349 was received in 2020 NB Furlough Grant of £3889 was received in 2021

Statement of funds

Statement of funds
Balances
b/fwd
1 Jan 2021
Income
Expenditure
Transfers,
other gains
and losses
Balances
c/fwd
31 Dec 2021
£
-
CBF Deposit Fund Porter/Thwaites
£11,760
CBF Investment Fund Miss Druce
£34,869
£
£ £
£1,701
£5,044
£
13,461
39,913
Total of all endowed funds 46,629 - - 6,744 53,373
Fabric fund
Mission fund
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total of all restricted funds - - - - -
11196 Lloyds shares
CCLA Investment fund
CCLA Deposit account
Barclays current a/c
3,580
53,497
41113
13,776
83,379 -78,659 £1,772
£7,760
5,352
61,257
41,113
18,496
Total of all unrestricted funds 111,966 83,379 (78,659) 9,532 126,218
Total funds £158,595 £83,379 £(78,659) £16,276 £179,591

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