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2022-12-31-accounts

Annual Report 2022

St Giles’ combines the role of a parish church to a gathered congregation with that of a “city church”. The congregation is largely resident outside the parish (though many reside in the joint benefice) and consists of people who choose St Giles’ for worship because of its history, its music, and its distinctive qualities of its liturgical tradition and Christian witness.

The mission of St Giles’ is threefold:

  1. To provide a forum for worship for those who position themselves within the “central” or “broad” Anglican church tradition.

  2. To act as a social and cultural centre for the community that surrounds it.

  3. To fulfil the historic mission of St Giles, the Saint, caring for the homeless and travellers.

This report: an explanatory note

The Parochial Church Council (PCC) of St Giles’ is registered as a charity with the Charity Commission, with the charity number of 1135246. PCC members effectively function as charity trustees. The function of the PCC is officially summarised as: “co-operation with the minister in promoting in the parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical”.[1]

This annual report, which covers the calendar year 2022 and will be submitted to the Charity Commission for publication, is concerned with the PCC’s direct activities and those under its purview.

An accompanying report, covering other charities and trusts associated with St Giles’ Church (but not governed by its PCC) is also provided for parishioners. These charities and trusts comply with their own separate statutory requirements for reporting.

Administrative

Vicar / PCC Chair Revd. Daniel Walters The Vicarage, Church Walk, Oxford OX2 6LY vicar@StGilesStMargarets.org Bank: CAF Bank (Charities Aid Foundation) 25 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4TA Independent Examiner: Wenn Townsend 30 St Giles, Oxford OX1 3LE

1 Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1956

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Electoral Roll and Church Attendance

There were 98 names on the Electoral Roll at the APCM on 22rd May 2022.

PCC Membership in 2022

Members of the PCC are either ex officio or elected by the Annual Parish Church Meeting in accordance with the Church Representation Rules. During 2022, the following served on PCC:

Clergy licensed to the benefice

Daniel Walters Stephen O’Connor (from July 2022) Anne Holmes

Licensed Lay Ministers

David Longrigg

Churchwardens

Paul Rutterford Joanne Russell (until May 2022) Mary Whitlock (from May 2022)

Deanery Synod Representatives:

Catherine Hilliard

Elected Lay Members

Based on the size of our electoral roll, we are eligible for nine elected members. Three are elected each year, for a three year term.

Elected in 2020 (these terms of office come to an end at the 2023 APCM):

o Replaced by Andy Lewin in May 2022, when Mary was elected Churchwarden

Elected in 2021

Elected in 2022

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Non-voting church officers

The following church officers are not PCC members (unless listed above in another capacity), but receive PCC correspondence and are invited to attend PCC meetings ex officio as non-voting participants.

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Review of the year

The activities during the year are reviewed in the following reports:

• Churchwardens’ Report pg. 5
• PCC Report pg. 8
• Safeguarding Report pg. 10
• Health and Safety Report pg. 11
• Choir and Music Report pg. 12
• Deanery Synod Report pg. 13
• Bellringing Report pg. 14
• Project 900 Report pg. 15
• Finance Report pg. 18

Signed on behalf of the PCC

Revd Daniel Walters, Vicar

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Churchwardens’ Report

In July 2022 the Vicar and churchwardens attended the churchwarden visitation service at the Cathedral, at which churchwardens are officially appointed, so this report covers the period from July 2022 to December 2022 when I was in post.

Events

Fabric

Following a report to PCC regarding the plans for the kitchen extension/refurbishment and installation of a new WC, Richard Whitlock wrote the new Statements of Need and of Significance that were required by the Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC), the architect finalised the plans and draft tender documents, and all the documentation was submitted to the DAC in July. The faculty was approved shortly before Christmas, allowing us to go out to tender. Basic maintenance work was undertaken to keep the building weathertight and equipment serviced as required. A roof leak over the kitchen was repaired, the church boiler serviced, fire-extinguishers checked and serviced, and all electrical equipment was PAT (Portable Appliance Testing) tested.

Tidying/de-cluttering the church

Over the years all churches tend to accumulate 'stuff' that is unlikely to be used again. St. Giles’ is no exception and, as some people had commented, this had become a real issue that needed addressing, particularly as storage space within the church is limited. Also, the Project 900 work involves redecoration of the building removal of clutter is essential for that to be carried out. A meeting with the Vicar was held in church on 17th August to discuss in some detail what could be done and a start was made on the work, which included:

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Wall hung notice board

The main notice board in the south aisle, west of the font, was not in a prominent position and notices were difficult to see or access because of a large cupboard/altar located below it. The board was refurbished and relocated to the north wall where it is easily accessed.

Sanctuary

It isn't known when carpet was first laid over the Victorian tiling in the sanctuary, or why this was done, but the 1960s-style green bedroom carpet had become worn and very tatty; it was clearly not an appropriate floor covering for a Grade 1 listed building. An initial inspection of the tiling beneath the edges of the carpet revealed Victorian tiles which were much more in keeping with the building, as well as restoring part of the church's history. The tiles appeared to be in reasonably good condition although they needed to be cleaned and some small areas needed relaying. The PCC agreed that the carpet should be removed and advice sought on cleaning and relaying some of the tiles; this work is now being progressed.

Sideboard/altar/cupboard

This large piece of furniture, which was located against the south wall to the west of the font, has an interesting history. According to Catherine Barrington-Ward’s church guide it began life as a very large sideboard, salvaged from St. Martin's church on Carfax before the nave of that church was demolished in 1896. At some point the sideboard came into the ownership of a St. Giles' parishioner, Mrs. Macintosh. It was recycled during WW2, when timber was in short supply, part being converted to an altar designed by Sir Charles Nicholson for the Lady Chapel, and part providing a clergy desk and an altar rail. It was moved from the Lady Chapel in 1995 when the Chapel was re-ordered and subsequently converted to provide storage for church files.

The cupboard's location against the south wall meant that it had to be moved away from the wall to access the files but, given its size and eight, this was difficult on the uneven floor of the south aisle. Because of its history and previous use it was considered that it should be kept in the church if a more suitable location could be found and the PCC agreed to its temporary relocation to the east end of the north aisle. (In 1271 this area is said to have been a chapel dedicated to St. Michael, and its use as a chapel is confirmed by the 13th-century piscina on the east wall.) Relocating the former altar to the north aisle has received many positive comments.

North aisle/piano

Following a report to the PCC consideration was given to relocating the piano from the east end of the north aisle to the south aisle. Because of the uneven floor at the east end of the

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north aisle it had proved difficult to move the piano and some damage had been caused to the floor. Also, the tidying and other changes in the north aisle had suggested that a chapel/prayer station might be a more appropriate use, so the piano was moved to the south aisle before Christmas. This has improved the appearance and use of the north aisle and also means that it is now much easier to move the piano for concerts etc..

Church cleaning

The work of tidying the church uncovered many years of dust and dirt. It became clear that the cleaning service employed by the church, with one person and limited time, had only been able to manage a basic clean of the kitchen and WC and vacuuming some floor surfaces. The build-up of clutter and the difficulty of accessing some parts of the church (such as window sills) also hindered thorough cleaning. Most parish churches don't have the benefit of a regular commercial cleaning service due to its cost, and cleaning is usually done by volunteer members of the congregation on pre-arranged cleaning days four or five times a year, often before church festivals. The PCC agreed to address the church cleaning needs through organising such days and asking for volunteers to assist. A cleaning day was held in December and we are grateful to the volunteers who took part.

South door access

The wooden ramp in the south porch had caused some trip hazards and PCC reviewed its suitability and that of the alternative portable, but heavy, metal ramp. It was agreed to look at alternatives and to investigate whether a ramp which fitted across the entire width of the porch step could be provided. Following some investigation, the PCC approved the construction of two further sections for the wooden ramp and the work is now in hand.

Finances

Following the resignation of the church's former treasurer the position has been very ably filled, on a temporary basis, by Joanne Russell. The churchwardens are very grateful to Joanne for all her work with the accounts over the past year, not least because, in the absence of a treasurer, the churchwardens are required to act in that capacity! However, Joanne has decided that she is no longer able to continue with this work so the PCC has been considering options to enable financial planning and monitoring of the church’s income and expenditure and are looking to engage a book-keeper who will work with a PCC Finance group.

Thank you

I would like to say thank you to all the volunteers who contribute to the life at St Giles’, including those who make the coffee and provide cake after Sunday services, operate the live-streaming, keep the churchyard neat, put out all the books that are needed for services, providing materials for the children who visit, welcoming visitors, intercessors and readers. All of this work requires time, commitment, and goodwill, and we are very grateful to all those who help us to continue to maintain and look after St Giles’. Thanks also go to all our choirs, soloists, instrumentalists and young organists who contribute to the services and give much enjoyment through their concerts and recitals

Paul Rutterford, Mary Whitlock, Churchwardens

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PCC Report

Since the last APCM, meetings of the Parochial Church Council (PCC) have been open to attendance by:

In this period, the PCC has met eight times. Six of these were ordinary meetings (22nd June, 4th October, 30th November 2022, 25th January, 8th March, 3rd May 2023). In addition to these, there were two extraordinary meeting (22nd September 2022, 22nd January 2023). These meetings have always been quorate, and, when appropriate, non-members have been invited to advise the PCC on various issues. The PCC has also agreed that some decisions of a routine nature may be taken at short notice between meetings via email circulation.

The PCC also undertook an Away Day on 10th July 2022. This meeting covered the areas of music, finance and Project 900 fundraising. The PCC reaffirmed its commitment at this meeting to the current direction of travel with regards to the music (both within and beyond the Academy CIO). It also reaffirmed its belief that making a success of Project 900 was vital to the church’s future.

The Vicar instituted a new mode of governance for the PCC for this year. In previous years the PCC had convened a number of sub-committees to provide oversight of various areas (Finance, Buildings, Choir & Music, Jazz at St Giles’, Project 900). For 2022, Finance, Buildings and HR matters are now discussed at Standing Committee (whose existence is mandated in the Church Representation Rules) prior to PCC meetings, while other committees have continued. Individual church officers have the freedom to convene working groups to help them with their duties, but church officers themselves are accountable to the PCC.

The Vicar created three ‘Planning Groups’ (widening participation beyond PCC members to interested members of the congregation). These were set up to facilitate discussion of the church’s direction of travel in the major areas of ‘Worship & Liturgy’, ‘Faith & Prayer’ and ‘Community & Social Action’. It was envisioned that these groups would have a crossbenefice aspect to them. Logistical difficulties have on occasion prevented some of these groups from meeting, but it is to be hoped that as things settle down in terms of staffing and resourcing within the benefice, these will be developed and extended further.

In addition, in 2022 an HR working group was established, convened across the Benefice to bring order to the various employment practices which have grown organically over the years in the two churches. This group met on a number of occasions to produce a set of

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recommendations. We look forward to seeing these discussed in due course in a full PCC meeting.

In 2022, the PCC contributed to the appointment of a new Associate Priest, providing feedback to a revised parish profile, meeting the candidates and providing representatives on the shortlisting panel.

Revd Daniel Walters

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Safeguarding Report

The specific activities to which our safeguarding policy applies are:

Policies:

The Parish Safeguarding Policy was approved at the PCC meeting on 25th January 2023. The Safeguarding Action Plan was approved at the PCC meeting on 8th March 2023, (including a procedure for dealing with safeguarding concerns and allegations).

Training:

Lorraine Desai completed the Parish Safeguarding Officer Induction Training on 4th July 2022.

Please note that all members of the congregation including those involved in the choirs are encouraged to complete the Basic Awareness Safeguarding Training available online (see link below).

Members of the PCC and Church Officers are required by the Diocese to complete the Basic Awareness Safeguarding Training, Foundation Safeguarding Training and Safer recruitment and People Management Training, available on the Diocesan website

Volunteers:

We currently have 16 DBS-checked volunteers for the three Choirs, and 2 for Bells (another bell ringer is currently applying for DBS clearance). Volunteers need to have a DBS check issued through St Giles.

A new DBS administrator needs to be appointed as Jane Finnerty, our current administrator wants to step down. We thank her for her dedicated service over the last decade. Many thanks to all those who give their time to make sure that our children are safe.

Lorraine Desai. Safeguarding Officer

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Health and Safety Report

One damaged pew has been repaired and a new ramp for the main south door has just been installed - early days yet for any feedback on that.

One item in the Accident book: one person slipped off the platform around the High Altar (some bruising), not clergy, the regular users.

Jim Smith, Health & Safety Officer

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Choir and Music Report

Much was achieved in 2022. Special mention should be made of the church’s Schola Cantorum that attracted several new singers. The academic year concluded with a splendid choir tour to Bergamo, an activity that attracted 86 people. During this tour, the combined choirs sang a concert and Mass in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, a Mass in another church, and a Mass in Brescia. There was a wonderful atmosphere and it was especially pleasing that several alumni joined the tour.

Throughout 2022 cost-saving measures were in place. Mr Patterson continued to give his services for free; no external organists were brought in; there was no senior organ scholar; and the Choir Director frequently found himself covering both roles, in addition to undertaking all the chorister training. Dr Sillett is to be thanked for his efforts in teaching Latin to some of our choristers.

Organ Studies at St Giles’ continue to develop. The St Giles’ Music Academy, an independent charity, now boasts 33 organists, many of whom are under the age of 18. Our Junior Organ Scholar, Mr Grønlie, has taken on a greater role at St Giles’. Other young organists are also heard on a weekly basis, learning the art of accompanying divine worship. St Giles’ is now in a position where an entire service can be accompanied by one or more organists under the age of 18. It was good that one of our young organists was able to accompany the choir on its recent tour to Bergamo.

St Giles’ continues to support choral studies. Two of our Junior Choral Scholars took up positions at King’s College Cambridge, and Durham in September 2022. One long standing member of our choir was offered a conditional offer of a Choral Scholarship at Merton College Oxford for 2023. A church that is able to nurture the talents of its organ and choral scholars, under the supervision of senior musicians, is clearly a church that aims to nurture talent, providing a valuable service to the community.

Nicholas Prozzillo, Director of Music

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Deanery Synod Report

This has been the last year of the current triennium and elections for the next must be held before 31st May 2023.

I have attended 2 out of the 3 scheduled meetings during this year.

In September there was a joint meeting with Cowley Deanery held in St Mary and St John, Cowley Road. To start with, we were all encouraged to converse with somebody we didn’t know: a very good ice-breaker which led to interesting and lively discussion of the executive summary of the Oxford and Cowley Strategy Group for discerning community needs in the Oxford and Cowley deaneries, ascertaining the resources needed to meet those needs and identifying existing resources that may be shared. Various concerns were expressed, namely that many parishes are very parochial in the strict sense and are not very willing to engage in cross-parish initiatives, and also many interested individuals feel wary of involving themselves in activities which are perceived as needing professional experience and expertise.

In November the Oxford Deanery met in St Michael and all Angels, Summertown. There was an interesting talk by Mia Smith, Chaplain of Hertford College on Keeping Advent and Christmas in busy times.

Also the parish share was agreed as follows:

That the Deanery Share of £ 1,175,007 for the year 2023 be allocated to Parishes in accordance with the figures referred to in the attached paper.

For St Giles this means that last year’s share of £55,778 will rise by 3.42% to £57,688. I haven’t reproduced the figure here but I will be happy to answer questions after the APCM.

Catherine Hilliard, Deanery Synod Representative

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Bellringing Report

There does not seem to have been a report on St Giles’ Bellringing since one which referred to the ringing in calendar year 2019, and a lot has happened since then. Ringing was stopped completely for a time in 2020, and then allowed to restart only gradually and in limited ways, because of government measures to restrict the spread of Covid. During the period of restrictions, the St Giles’ band provided a valued weekly opportunity for a simulated form of change-ringing to be practiced on-line, by some members of our own and other bands.

Ringing at St Giles’ has now largely recovered to its previous level, with bands of at least four ringers before the two main services on almost every Sunday, often with the help of one or two visitors from other local towers. However, because of the small number of advanced ringers usually available, most of the ringing before Sunday services has been at quite a simple level, and often, for most or all of each session, on less than all eight bells.

Full peals:

None in 2020 or 2021; two in 2022

Quarter peals:

Most of the recent tower-bell quarter peals were rung on Sundays after morning service, at a time when many of the congregation were still within earshot, but when there was usually no conflict with other activities, providing opportunities for some of our own ringers to progress, and when it was usually possibly to obtain a few ringers from other towers to provide a strong enough band.

Appropriate ringing on muffled and half-muffled bells took place in 2022 after the deaths of the Duke of Edinburgh and then of the late Queen Elizabeth.

A number of new recruits appeared in 2022 (and more in early 2023, in response to a national campaign to recruit additional ringers to ‘Ring for the King’ at the time of his Coronation in May 2023). The presence of more learners gives us hope for progress in the future, and thanks are due to instructors primarily based at other towers who have helped us with the new learners on some practice nights.

Thanks are due especially to our own Sara Jones, now aged 17, who has been extremely regular in attendance, has continued to make progress with her own ringing skills (mostly by visiting other towers to ring with other bands), has been active as an instructor both at St Giles and elsewhere, and has recently obtained a formal qualification as an instructor awarded by the Association of Ringing Teachers. Congratulations to her also for ringing her first full peal, on 21 August 2022, and for having conducted a quarter peal herself for the first

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time, on 18 September 2022 - both of these having been on St Giles’ bells; and also for having been included in the band which represented the Oxford Diocesan Guild in the National Under-18’s Striking Contest in 2022 at Exeter (and is to be included again, this time as conductor, in 2023 at York).

For some years, there has been some evidence of penetration by rainwater through the tower roof and into the bell chamber. The amount of water coming through seems to have become larger recently, and arrangements are being made for inspection and assessment of what preventive measures and repairs may be required.

John Pusey, Tower Captain

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Project 900 Report

Background

The purpose of this paper is to provide an annual report to the St Giles’ Annual Parochial Church Meeting on the work of the Steering Group and the progress of the Project 900 (P900) fundraising campaign.

Project 900

As a reminder, the objectives of Project 900 are to raise funds in support of:

The Steering Group

The project is led by a steering group (P900SG) which reports to the St Giles’ Parochial Church Council (the PCC). In 2022, the Steering Group met ten times by Zoom. Membership during the year comprised David Clover, Jonathan Mitchell (who resigned in December), Nicholas Prozzillo, Andrew Sillett, Mary Whitlock and Veronica Warner, with Meg Peacock as Secretary. Revd. Anne Holmes joined the Group in November.

Update on P900 progress in 2022

It was possible to be much more active in 2022 than in the preceding two years and there was a busy programme of varied events including concerts with external performers, the Auction of Promises, Sunday performances of Bach Cantatas, the Midsummer Men’s Concert, an organ marathon launched by the High Sheriff Mark Beard, a Singalong Carol Concert and a solo recital by Zihan Wang. We are very grateful to the organisers of Jazz at St Giles’ for donating the profits from the autumn jazz concerts to Project 900.

The Steering Group was able to report positively on activity and potential support at the PCC’s Away Day in July. However, it was noted that inflation was likely to affect the price of the new organ quoted by the preferred organ builder and so Nicholas Prozzillo undertook from his own resources to explore other options.

Major donors:

There have been some new introductions to Project 900 and so new activity is in hand to engage potential major supporters with the project.

Grants:

A grant of £4,000 was received from the William Dellafield Trust. Preparatory work continued for major applications but these are being held back until the Faculty for the organ and associated works is granted.

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Communications:

David Clover has continued to run the P900 website (sg900.org) and mailing list and to promote events via local media as well as handing ticket sales through Eventbrite. The Group would like to thank David for his creativity and expertise.

Project 900 finances

1 Target

The total fundraising target was set at £642,000, of which £550,000 is earmarked for the organ, and £92,000 for the fabric and renovation works. It was recognised that these figures needed reviewing in the light of inflation and the Choir Director devoted a considerable amount of his own time and resource to assessing other potential organ builders.

2 Funds raised

The separate financial report details the funds received to date in support of P900 in 2022. Combining these with gifts and pledges previously made, we are able to report that £510,000 has been raised in total. Particularly of note is the very generous support made primarily by members of the congregation, the choir and their friends towards Sponsor a Pipe. We would like to renew our thanks to John Chelsom for his work in designing and overseeing this fundraising success.

Key progress in 2023

Although outside the remit of this report, it will be of interest to readers to know that proposals for a new organ builder were brought to the PCC at the beginning of 2023. These were accepted and a revised target price of £605,000 for the organ was agreed. This has enabled an application to be made to the Diocese for a faculty to take out the existing organ, repair the vault and instal the new organ. To have reached this point is enormous progress and thanks go to Mary Whitlock (assisted by Richard Whitlock) and Nicholas Prozzillo for their considerable efforts in completing this documentation.

Summary

Project 900 continues to be challenging; however, the Steering Group is heartened by the many signs of support for the project on the part of donors, performers and helpers in many guises. It is likely that work will start on the fabric very soon now that the faculty has been granted for that. After so many years of talking about the work to be done, it will be great to see the work actually being done.

Veronica Warner, Project 900 Steering Group Chair

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Financial Review

2022 figures, attached, were finalised in Finance Co-ordinator by March and sent to Wenn Townsend in April. The delivery was not possible until April because of a missing RBS statement. The RBS bank account details were addressed to a previous treasurer. Many thanks to Catherine Hilliard, who, as a then still-registered signatory was able to lead the change of signatories and to obtain a replacement RBS statement.

The finalisation of 2022 figures before handover includes the following jobs:

I would like to give thanks to an unsung hero of St Giles accounts – Jim Smith. Every month, Jim assiduously documents the cash collections, annotates the orange envelopes, empties the churn and wall safe, provides floats for events for which he then accounts the cash takings, keeps meticulous records of all deposits made into RBS. Without Jim doing this, the cash takings of St Giles would be in disarray.

Two Gift Aid claims were made in April 2023:

2022 donations to Organ fundraising: (cdonations total £2,125) Received 13/04/2023 £533.96 (Thanks to Nicholas Prozzillo for the information for this one). This is in P900 Organ Fund.

2021 Envelopes; 2022 Envelopes; Planned Giving Jul-Dec 22: (donations total £15,785.30) Received 13/04/2023 £3980.90 This is in General Fund.

Nb: Planned Giving Jan-Jul 2022 claims had been made and sums of 2,404.63 and £573.75 had already been received. This is in General Fund.

Gift Aid claims still outstanding which need to be made:

2022 accounts are currently in preparation for presentation by Sophie Roberts, Accounts Associate, and Jane Bull, Director of Accounting, at Wenn Townsend Chartered Accountants. Sophie and I have been worked hard over the past month on the following:

Sophie is seeking to improve the accounting of St Margaret’s payroll within Finance Coordinator. I will meet with her about this once accounts are presented.

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Sophie expects to have the accounts prepared in draft within the next fortnight. I will then meet with her and Jane to answer their further questions.

Planned Giving in 2022 was down from £34,122 to £29,074

Choir Academy Fund 2022 included £4765 in donations and voluntary subscriptions and £1562 in projected Gift Aid.

Autumn Jazz (JASG) – 5 concerts in Autumn 2022 raised £3480, a good profit in the faced of rising costs for sound and lighting. It is proposed that £480 of this is retained as contingency for 2023 concerts and £3000 can be used in whatever way is agreed by PCC.

Joanne Russell, Book-keeper

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Re9iStered Charity 1135246 The Parochlal Church Councll of the EcclesSasU¢al Parish of St Giles, Oxford Annual Accounts forthe year ended 31st December 2022 Wenn Townsend Chartered Accountants Oxford

Independent Examlner's Report to the Trustees of The Ecclesiastical Parfsh of St Giles, Oxford I report to the trustees on my examination of the accoun15 of the above charity I'the Trusr) for the year ended 31st December 2022. Responsibilitles and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20221'lhe Act'i. 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 14515){bl of the Act. Independent examlner's $tatement I have completed by examination. I confirm that no material matter5 have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in any material Tespecl. the accounting records were not kept in a¢cordance with section 130 of the Charities Act,. or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records,. or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements conceming the form and content of accounts sel out in the Charities {Accounls and Reports) Regulabons 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'lrue and fair, view which is not a maller considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns ancs have come a¢ross no other matters In connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper understanding of the ?￿Ounts to be reached. Andrew Rodzynskl FCA Wenn Townsend 30 St Giles Oxford OX13LE 2023

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Tho Parochlal Church Councll of the Eccleslastlcal Parish of St Giles. Oxford Balance Sheet As at 31st Decgmber 2022 Total Funds 2022 Total Funds 2021 Notes Flxed Assets Investments Current Assets Debtors Cash al bank and in hand 20,026 231,617 27.204 198,557 Total Current Assets 251,643 225,761 Liabilities Creditors- amounts falling due in one year 127,8261 125,3481 Net current assetsJ{liabilities) 224.017 200,413 Total Net Assets 224,017 200.413 Parish Funds Unrestricted Reslrieled Designated 41.082 178.775 4,160 20.156 180.257 Total Parish Funds 224,017 200,413 Approved by the Parochial Chur¢h Council on 281h June 2023 2023 and signed on ils behalf by.. nj u,Lz Rev Daniel Walters Wicar, St Giles. Church, Oxford The notes on pages 4 to 12 fomi part of these accounts

The Parochlal Church Council of the Eccleslastlcal Parish of St Giles, Oxford Notes of the Financial Statements for the year ended 31st Deeember 2022 A¢counting Pollcles Basis of Preparation The financial slalements have been prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 2006, the Charities Act 2011, the Statement of Recommended Practice". Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their a¢¢ounls in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective October 2019) (Charity SORP FRS 1021 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of lieland IFRS 1021. The charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared on an accruals basis under the historical cost convention except for the valuation of investment assets, which are shown at market value. The financial slalemenls include all Iransaclions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts ol church groLSPS that owe their main affiliation to another body, nor those that are informal gatherings of church members. The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity and rounded lo the nearest £. Fund accounting Endowment funds are funds where the capital must be maintained. Onty income arising from investment of the endowment may be used either as restricted or unrestrtcled funds depending upon the purpose for which the endowment was established. St Giles has no endowment funds. Restricted funds represent la) income from trusts or endowments which may be expended only on those reslricled objects provided in the terms of the trust or bequest, and (bl donations or grants received for a specific object or invited by the PCC for a specific object. The funds May only be expended on the specific object for which they were given. Any balance remaining unspent al the end of each year MLFSI be carried forward as a balance on that fund. Unrestricted funds are general funds which can be used for any purpose that the PCC determines wrthin that allowed under its governing documents. Incoming resources Under the SORP income is recognised when there is enlitlernent, sufficient certainty ol receipt and it can be measured reliably. Planned giving. collections and general donations are reeognise(t when received. Gift Aid income is recognised when the income to which it relates is detennined. All income is accounted for gross wherever possible. Resources expended Under the SORP expenditure is ￿COgniSed when a legal or constructive obligats'on exists at the balance sheet date as a result of a past event, il is more likely than not that 2 transfer of economic benefits, often cash, will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured or eslimaled reltably. All expenditure is accounted for gross wherever possible. Debtors and creditors receivablelpayable within one year D&blors and creditors with no slated interest rale and receivable or payable within one year are corded al tranSact￿n price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in expendilu Flxed assets Consecrated and benefice property is not included in the a¢counts in accordance wilh s1012llal of the Charities Ac(2011. Movable church furnishings held by the vicar 2nd churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal are inalienable propety, listed in the church inventories, which are open to inspection. For anything acquired prior to 2000 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets are not valued In the financial statements.

The Parochlal Chur¢h Councll of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Giles, Oxford Notes of the Flnaneial Statements (continued) for the year ended 31st December 2022 In¢ome {al Generated funds Unrestrlcted Funds Restrfcted Deslgnated Funds Funds 2022 Total Planned giving Donations Envelopes Colleclionslchurch boxes Choir Fund donations Gift aid Grants Rooms Parish hall hire Gatehouse Rental income Cotlage Jazz festiv81 income Sponsor-a-Pipe Project 900 income Choir tourlacademy Charges Other Income 29,924 1.822 3,284 6,109 1,810 31,734 1,822 3,835 6,109 2.075 7.057 551 2,075 1,563 5,494 13,876 13,876 7,405 37,801 7,405 37.801 10,523 13,517 10,103 3,106 220 10.523 13,517 10,103 3,106 5,878 3, 142 78 3,142 5,580 49.853 43,468 64,662 157,983 Ib) Invpstment Income Bank interest 387 388 Ic) Charitable actlvttles Job Retention grant Covid-19 Council grant Reimbursed - Sl Margaret's Gatehouse Counsellor Other 834 4,000 834 4,000 4,834 4,834 {dl Other Incorning resources Grants Other 4.469 4,469 4.469 4,469 Total 54.709 48,303 64,662 167.674

The Parochlal Church Councll of the Eccleslasti¢al Parish of St Giles, Oxford Notes of the Flnancial Statements {continuedl for the year ended 31st December 2022 Income l¢ontinuedl- 2021 comparative (a) Generated funds Unrestrlcted Funds Restricted Funds Designated Funds 2021 Total Planned giving Envelopes Choir Fund donations Sponsor-a-Pipe Gift Ai Grants Rooms Parish Hall hire Gatehouse Front Office Upper rooms hire Cottage Other 34,122 2,634 11,000} 33,122 2,634 5.653 21,021 7,284 4,750 9.457 7,115 13,974 3,000 13.539 9.000 21.108 5,653 21,021 430 4.750 6,854 9,457 7,115 13,974 3,000 13,539 9,000 4,833 16.275 104.528 47,129 151,657 (bl Investment Income (e) Charitable activities Job Relentson grant Covid-19 Council grant Reimbursed - Sl Margaret's Gatehouse Counsellor Other 4,460 15.000 4.067 3.851 8,311 15,000 4,067 6,667 7,073 6,667 4,349 2,724 26,251 14,867 41,118 lfj Other Incoming resources Grants Other 5,069 5,069 863 863 5.069 5.932 Totsl 135,851 62,859 198.710

The Parochlal Church Coun¢ll of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Glles, Oxford Notes of the Flnancial Statgments (continued) for the year ended 31st December 2022 Expenditure lal Raising funds Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Deslgnated Funds 2022 Total Concert expenses Jazz Festival Project 900 7.768 2,444 7.768 2,444 10,212 10,212 Ibl Charltable activlties Parish share Cleaning 55,220 1,608 55,220 1,608 2,408 4,929 5,522 114 Church Parish Rooms Chur¢h Parish Rooms Church Pansh Rooms Church Parish Rotsms 2.408 Utilrties 4,929 5,522 Insurance 114 Maintenan 1,333 1.333 3.545 3,363 5,861 4,625 9,269 36,061 3.545 Music and Choir Choir lour Gatehouse ¢ounsellor Other Staff costs {nole 4) 60 3,303 5,861 4,625 9.183 16,209 86 4,424 15,428 88,656 29,217 15,985 133,858 1¢) Other expendlture Other expenditure Total 88,656 39,429 15.985 144,070

The Parochial Church Council of the E¢clesiastlcal Parish of St Glles, Oxford Notes of the Financlal Statements Icontinuedl for Ihe year ended 31st December 2022 Expenditurg Icontlnuedl- 2021 comparatSve la) Ralsing funds Unrestricted Funds R¢$tricted Funds De$ignated Funds 2021 Total Concert expenses Jaz2 Festival- cost$ 2,978 2,978 2,978 2,978 Ib} Charitable actlvltles Parish share Cleaning 54,566 1,903 1,470 3,984 3,869 4,900 1,200 7,429 1.889 3,450 50,696 54.566 1.903 1.470 3,984 3,869 4,900 1,200 7,429 1,889 22,561 58,767 Church Parish Rooms Church Parish Rooms Church Parish Rooms Church Parish Rooms utilities Insurance Maintenance Music and Choir Other 19,111 8.071 135,356 27,182 162,538 (c) Other expendlture Other expenditure Total 135,356 30,224 165.580

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecele$lastical Parlsh of St Glles, Oxford Notes of the Financial Statemonts (continued) lor the year ended 31st December 2022 (al Staff costs 2022 2021 Salaries and wages Employer's Nl Employer's pension contributions 34,495 36,246 1,566 2,227 36,061 38,473 No employee earned more than £60.000 in 202212021.. Nill. {bl Pensions The Sl Giles, Oxford, Parochial Church Council participates in the Pension Builder Scheme section of the Church Workers Pension Fund {CWPFI ft)r lay staff. The Scheme is administered by the Church of England Pensions Bo8rd, which holds the assets of the schemes separately from those of the Employer and the other participating employers. The CVIPF has a section known as the Defined Benefits Scheme, a deferred annuity sects'on known as Pension Builder Classic and a cash balance section known as Pension Builder 2014. Pension Builder Scheme The Pension Builder Scheme of the CVIPF is made L+P of sections, Pension Builder Classic and Pension Builder 2014, both of which ale classed as defined benefit schemes. Pension Builder Classic provides 8 pension for members for payment from reliremenl, accumulated from contributions paid and converted into a deferred annuity during employment based on terms sel and reviewed by the Church of England Pensions Board from lime lo time. Bonuses may also be declared, depending upon the investment returns and other factors. Pension Builder 2014 is a cash balance scheme Ihal provides a lump sum that members Ltse to provide benefit5 al retirement. Pension contributions are recorded in an accounl for each member. This account may have bonuses added by the Board before ￿tIrement. The bonuses depend on investment experience and other faelors. There is no requirement for the Board lo grant any bonuses. The account, plus any bonuses declared, is payable from member5, Normal Pension Age. There is no sub-division of assets between ernployers in each section of the Pension Builder Scheme. The scheme is considered to be a mulli-employer scheme as described in Section 28 of FRS 102. This is because il is not possible to attribute the Pension Builder Scheme's assets and liabilities lo specific employers and means that contn"butions are accounted for as if the SGheme were a defined contribution scheme. The pensions costs charged to the SOFA in the year are contributions payable {2022.' £1,566; 2021.. £1.7141 A valuation of the Pension Builder Scheme is carried out once every three years. The most recent was carried out as at 31 st December 2019 and the Actuarial report suggests no material changes to the year ended 31Sl December 2021.

The Parochial Church Coun¢il of the EccleslastS¢0l Parish of St Glle$, Oxford Notes of the Financial Ststements (continued) for the y¢ar ended 31st De¢¢mber 2022 Ib} Penslons {contlnued) For the Pension Builder Classic section, the valuation revealed a surplus of £11,6m12016.' deficit of £14.2ml on the on90ing assumptions used. In February 2022, the Board agreed a £160m buy-in wilh Aviva. In combination with the 2014 buy-in with Prudential. this insures all per7sions in the DBS for those who retired before 13 August 2021. There is no requirement for deficit payments at the current time. The legal structure of the scheme is such that if another employer fails, the Sl Giles, Oxford. Parochial Church Council could become responsible for paying a share of that employer's pension liabilities. Pension Builder 2014 is the pension scheme used by St Giles. Oxford. Parochial Church Council. Ic} Truslee$' remuneratlon The trustees neither received not waived any remuneration for undertaking their duties as Iruslees during the year {2021.' Nill. Debtors and prepaymgnts Unrestricted Restrlcted Designated 2022 2021 Tax recoverable on GiftAid Payroll Pension PAYE & NIC Payroll reimbursemeftls Prepayments Other 5,226 1,972 7,198 9,752 1,593 3,687 31 533 643 6.584 4,606 14 547 643 6,992 4,606 408 12,172 17.628 2,398 20,026 27.204 LiabS1itles- arnounts falling due within one year Unrestricted Restrlcted Designated 2022 2021 Pension Provider Receipts in advance cruals 2,865 13,256 9,227 2,090 3,600 4.077 6.596 9,763 1,500 15,930 11.696 5.690 10.673 11,263 27,626 25,348 -10-

The Parochial Church Coun¢il of the Eccleslasti¢al Parish ol St Giles, Oxford Notes of the Financial Statements (continued) for th¢ year ended 31st De¢ember 2022 Funds Unrestrleted funds General - used for all general purposes of the PCC. unless covered by another fund. Balance at year end transferred to Reserve Fund. Designatod funds Reserve- accL*mulaled annual surplusesldeficils on the General Fund. Buildings- for buildings mainlersance and improvement. Balance at year end transferred to General Fund. Parish Rooms- relates lo the parish rooms and balance al year end transfeffed to General Fund. Restricted funds Bell- for re-tuning and hanging of the bells. Chess- ft)r chess acbvities. This fund was derestricled via a transfer in the year following the cessation of the chess club. Choir- to further the work and activities of the St Giles, Choir. Choir Tour- relates to choir tour. Gatehouse Counselling - for Gatehouse servi¢es. Jazz - festival usually held annually with prO￿ed5 lo specific charities. Income from this fund 1$ more correctly a designated fund so was transferred lo designated in the year. Palestinian Festival- Oxford Pale51ine Unlocked project, The small outstanding balance was derestricled via a transfer in the year. Project 900 Fabric- Fabric project Celebrating 900 years of worship al St Giles.. Project 900 General- for all project 900 objecb'ves. Project 900 Organ- for provision of new organ in celebration of 900 years of worship at St Giles,. Vicar and Churchwardens, Trust- donations from the Vicar and Church Wardens. Trusl and related expenditure. Transfers Income generated from the Parish Rooms has been released lo the general fvnd via a transfer on the approval of the Iruslees. -11-

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesia$tical Parlsh of St Glles. Oxford Notes ol the Financlal Statements (contlnued) for the year ended 31$t D¢cember 2022 Funds- summary staternent for the year ended 31st December 2022 Balance brought lorward Balance carried foThvard Incomlng resources Outgoing resources Transfers Unrestricted funds General 20,156 54,709 {88.6561 54,873 41,082 20,1S6 54.709 188,6561 54,873 41,082 Designated funds Reserve Buildings Rooms Jau Others 37.802 26.860 {37,8021 110,8751 4,160 115,9851 4,160 64,662 115.985} (44,517} 4,160 Restricted funds Bell Chess Choir Choir tour Gatehouse Counselling Jazz Palestinian Festsval Project 900.. Fabric Project goo.. General Project 900.. Organ Vicarlchurchwardens Trust Others 150 1,637 32,611 5,950 4,775 3.467 177 43,304 2,503 79,069 2,232 4.382 151 11,6371 7,909 1,416 834 10,523 118.085) {6,507} 14,6251 16,8301 22.435 859 984 (7,1601 {1771 4,874 3,935 18,812 48,178 4,825 99,112 2.232 13,1131 12691 1.500 1.500 {4,3821 180,257 48,303 {39.4291 {10.3561 178,775 Total 200,413 167.674 1144.070} 224,017 -12-

The Parochlal Chur¢h Council of the Ecclesla$tical Parish of St Giles. Oxford Note$ of thg Financlal Statements {contlnuedl for the year ended 31st December 2022 Analysls of net assets between funds Unrestricted Restrlcted Designated 2022 2021 Debtors 27,207 Cash 198,557 Liabilities 17.628 2,398 20,026 29,144 187,050 15,423 231,617 15,690) 110,6731 111,2631 127,6261 (25,3481 41.082 178,775 4.160 224,017 200,416 10. Volunteers The Parochi81 Church Council is dependent upon the many volunteers who offer their seNices free of charge, and often al personal expense by incurring travel cos15 and purchasing materials at their own Cost. Volunteers are involved in all aspects of the Council's work. Churchwarden and Treasurer On behalf of St Giles, Parochial Church Council 28 June 2023 -12-