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2022-12-31-accounts

Annual Report and Financial Statements of the Parochial Church Council of Blakenall Heath Christ Church

For the year ended 31[st] December 2022 Charity registration number: 1135579

The Parochial Church Council of Blakenall Heath Christ Church Trustees’ Annual Report for the year ended 31[st] December 2022 Charity registration number: 1135579

Objectives and Activities

The Parochial Church Council of Blakenall Heath Christ Church (the PCC) has the responsibility of cooperating with the incumbent, the Reverend Sarah Minster, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelical, social, and ecumenical. The PCC is also spiritually responsible for the maintenance of the church.

The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and to become part of our parish community at Blakenall Heath Christ Church. The PCC maintains an overview of worship throughout the parish and makes suggestions on how our services can involve the many groups that live within our parish. Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer, scripture, music, and sacrament. Also, through non-sacramental activities of hospitality and fellowship we aim to reach non churched members of the community.

Public Benefit

The trustees of the PCC are aware of the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit in The Advancement of Religion for the Public Benefit and have had regard to it in their administration of the Charity. The trustees believe that, by promoting the work of the Church of England in the Ecclesiastical Parish of Blakenall Heath Christ Church it helps to promote the whole mission of the Church (pastoral, evangelistic, social, and ecumenical) more effectively, within the Ecclesiastical Parish, and that in doing so it provides a benefit to the public by:

Achievements and Performance

The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our churches and to become part of our parish communities at Christ Church and St. Chad’s. The PCC maintains an overview of worship throughout the parish and makes suggestions on how our services can involve the many groups that live within our parish. Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer and scripture, music, and sacrament.

Our churches are proud to work with local communities, both welcoming them into the church and meeting them where they are. We have strong links within our communities which place the churches at the heart of our local areas.

There is regular lay pastoral support in place including home visits and one to one (in person) conversations at St. Chad’s during a particularly difficult time, this includes members of the congregation, and also those who are in spiritual and emotional need in our community.

We will continue to support and be with all those in our communities who are searching for Jesus in their lives. We will develop worship and prayer to meet the needs of those whom we serve.

Financial Review

Our principal source of funding is the giving from members of the churches and gift aid reclaimed from this giving. Expenditure supports the worship and maintenance of the church and parish share.

Reserves Policy

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It is PCC policy to try to maintain a balance on free reserves (net current assets) which equates to at least three months unrestricted payments. This is equivalent to £XXXX (2021: £7,609). It is held to smooth out fluctuations in cash flow and to meet emergencies. The balance of the free reserves at the year-end was £XXXX (2021: £94,030). The investment is a source of generating income and would only be used in emergencies. Therefore, if this was not used, the free reserves based on net current assets, would be £XXXX (2021: £15,884), which the trustees feel in the current uncertain economic climate is reasonable. I am not sure about this as these figures relate to CC

Investment Policy

The charity is granted power to invest in suitable investments under the PCC Powers Measure 1956 and the Trustees Act 2000. As a charity, the Trustees have a duty of care to take such advice as is appropriate before investments are undertaken. This advice is sought from the Central Board of Finance (CCLA) in London.

The charity’s investment policies are based on two key principles: -

Investment policy for long-term funds is aimed primarily at generating a sustainable income, with due regard to the need for the preservation of capital value, and the possible need to realise investments to meet operational needs. The charity does not have a policy of generating income at excessive or high risk – known as “purchasing income”, where high returns are guaranteed at the expense of capital.

In summary, the charity has an overall policy to maximise income while preserving the real value of its funds. Due to the nature of the charity, an ethical investment policy is taken into consideration when investments are made:

The charity follows the Ethical Investment Advisory policy as recommended by the Lichfield Diocese which includes the following:

the environment and human rights;

Planned giving, collections and donations are the main sources of fund raising along with tax recoverable.

Safeguarding

The PCC believe they have fulfilled their duty under section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 (duty to have due regard to House of Bishops’ guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults).

Reporting Serious Incidents

A Serious Incident is an adverse event, whether actual or alleged, which results in or risks significant harm to the charity’s beneficiaries, employees, office holders, volunteers or to others who come into contact with the charity through its work, loss of the charity’s money or assets, damage to the charity’s property or harm to the charity’s work or reputation.

There have been no Serious Incidents in the last year

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Review of the Year

Risk Management

The Church Wardens carry out regular Health and Safety Reviews and regularly inspect premises for potential hazards. We have safeguarding policies in place for child protection and for work with vulnerable adults, including rigorous DBS checking of staff and volunteers. Our insurances are reviewed annually to ensure adequate cover. An informal review of any new risks which may impact the work of the Church in the Parish is ongoing.

Structure, Governance and Management

The PCC is a Body Corporate established by the Church of England and is a Charity registered with the Charity Commission. The PCC is governed by the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure (1956) as amended that came into effect on 2[nd] January 1957, and the Church Representation Rules (contained in Schedule 3 to the Synodical Government Measure 1969 as amended).

The method of appointment of the PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. The Council comprises the Incumbent, the Churchwardens, a representative of the Readers, those elected to the Deanery Synod, and other members who are elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting, by those on the Electoral Roll. The PCC members receive training from courses run by the Diocese. Members of the congregation are always urged to join the Electoral Roll, and to stand for election to the PCC.

The PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance in the parish, and for all financial matters. The PCC meet 4 times a year.

Reference and Administrative details

The parish is made up of two churches – Christ Church Blakenall Heath and St Chads, Beechdale. Christ Church is situated in Blakenall Heath, Walsall WS3 1HT while St Chads is in Edison Road, Walsall WS2 7HT, and both are part of the Deanery of Walsall, in the Diocese of Lichfield. The email address is walsall@theminster.org and phone number is 07478 217915. Registered charity number 1135579. Our website address is: http://christchurchblakenallheath.co.uk

PCC members who have served from 1[st] January 2022 until the date this report was approved were :

Ex Officio Members
Interim Minister Rev’d Sarah Minster (until 9thJuly 2022)
Joint Mission Team Leader Mr Ian Minster (Chair) (until 9thJuly 2022)
Readers Mrs Ann Killian
Mrs Sue Thompson (and Deanery Synod Rep)
Mr Rob Thompson
Churchwardens Mrs Sheila Beeson (Christ Church Warden)
Mrs Johanne Harrison (St Chad’s Warden and Deanery Synod Rep)
Miss Mandy Keay(Parish Warden, Deanery Synod Rep & St Chad’s Treasurer)
Mr Robert Langston (St. Chad’s Warden)
Deanery Synod Reps Ms Jane Harrison

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Ms Sue McDonald (Christ Church Secretary and Deanery Synod Rep)

Elected Members

Andy Joan (PCC Secretary) Miss Joy Killian (in training for the priesthood St Chad’s) Mr Rob Langston Ms Kath Parr Mrs Sue Stone Mrs Ellen Beard Mrs Dot Doody Mr Vic Bate Mrs Pauline Bate

Names and addresses of advisers

Bank HSBC 127 High St Bloxwich WS3 3LF Investment CCLA Managers 1 Angel Lane, London EC4R 3AB Independent Jonathan Hill Examiner Lichfield Diocesan Board of Finance St Mary’s House, The Close, Lichfield WS13 7LD

Approved by the PCC on …………………………. 2023 and signed on its behalf by:

………………………………. ………………………………. Mandy Keay (PCC Warden) Sheila Beeson (Christ Church Warden)

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Independent Examiner’s report to the trustees/members of The PCC of Blakenall Heath Christ Church

Registered charity number: 1135579

I report on the accounts for the year ended 31[st] December 2022 which are set out on the following pages.

Respective responsibilities of the Trustees and Independent Examiner

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees 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

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 gives 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.

Signed: ………………………………………….. Date: ………………………………… Jonathan Hill FCMA CGMA Lichfield Diocesan Board of Finance St Mary’s House, The Close, Lichfield. WS13 7LD

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The Parochial Church Council of Blakenall Heath Christ Church Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31[st] December 2022

Accounting Policies

The PCC is a public benefit entity within the meaning of FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared under the Charities Act 2011 and in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 governing the individual accounts of PCCs, and with the Regulations' "true and fair view" provisions. They have also been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102).

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts. The financial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body nor those that are informal gatherings of Church members.

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

Cashflow Statement

The Charity has taken advantage of the exemption in FRS102 from the requirement to produce a Cash flow statement on the grounds that the income does not exceed £500,000.

Going Concern

Although, the PCC has positive free reserves, it should be noted that St Chad’s has received a substantial Special Assessment on its Parish Share for 2021, taking the assessed Share from £9,410 to £5,000. And the 2022 assessed Share has remained at £5,000 for the year. This has enabled the PCC to continue as a going concern.

Accounting Estimates and Prior Year Errors

No changes to accounting estimates have occurred in the reporting period.

No material prior year errors have been identified in the reporting period.

Description of Funds

Unrestricted funds are income funds of the PCC that are available for spending on the general purposes of the PCC, including amounts designated by the PCC for fixed assets for its own use or for spending on a future project and which are therefore not included in its "free reserves" as disclosed in the trustees' annual report.

Restricted funds comprise of two elements:

a) income from trusts or endowments which may be expended only on those restricted objects provided in the terms of the trust or bequest

b) 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 at the end of each year must be carried forward as a balance on that fund. The PCC does not usually invest separately for each fund. Where there is no separate investment, interest is apportioned to individual funds on an average balance basis.

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Accounting Policies continued

Income

Planned giving, collections and donations are recognised when received or when the PCC becomes entitled to the resource and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability. Tax refunds are recognised when the incoming resource to which they relate is received. Grants and Legacies are accounted for when the PCC is legally entitled to the amounts due and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability. Dividends are accounted for when receivable, interest is accrued. All other income is recognised when it is receivable. All incoming resources are accounted for gross.

Expenditure

Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, if that award creates a binding or constructive obligation on the PCC. The diocesan parish share is accounted for when due. Amounts received specifically for mission are dealt with as restricted funds. All other expenditure is generally recognised when it is incurred and is accounted for gross.

Governance and Support Costs

Support costs should be allocated between governance costs and other support. Governance costs comprise all costs involving public accountability of the PCC and its compliance with regulation and good practice.

Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources eg by allocating staff costs by time spent and other costs by their usage.

Fixed Assets

Consecrated and benefice property is not included in the accounts by s.10(2)(a)&(C) of the Charities Act 2011.

Moveable church furnishings held by the Vicar and Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal are inalienable property, listed in the Church’s inventory, which can be inspected (at any reasonable time). For anything acquired prior to 2000 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the financial statements.

No depreciation is provided on buildings as the currently estimated residual value of the properties is not less than their carrying value and the remaining useful life of these assets exceeds 50 years, so that any depreciation charges would be immaterial.

The PCC own a church hall that is looked after by Christ Church church. It is not included within the accounts. It was valued for insurance purposes at 31[st] December 2022 at £2.96m.

Investments

Investments in quoted shares, traded bonds and similar investments are valued initially at cost and subsequently at market value at the year end. Investments held for re-sale are treated as current asset investments.

Debtors

Debtors are measured on initial recognition at settlement amount. Subsequently they are measured at cash expected to be received.

Creditors and Accruals

Creditors are measured at settlement amounts less any trade discounts. Accruals are measured on best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation at the reporting date.

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Blakenall Heath Christ Church PCC Year ended 31st December 2022

Statement of Financial Activities

Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment Total Prior year funds funds funds funds funds total funds

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Bl akenall Heath Christ Church PCC Year ended 31st December 2022

Balance sheet

Total funds Prior year funds

Approved by the Parochial Church Council on ………………..….…….. 2023 and signed on its behalf by:

Signature: ……………………………………… Name: ……Mandy Keay, PCC Warden……... The notes on the following pages form part of these accounts

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Blakenall Heath Christ Church PCC Year ended 31st December 2022

Analysis of Funds - 2022

Analysis of funds - 2021

Analysis of funds - 2021
General
Designated
Restricted Endowment
This year
Last year
Fixed assets - Investments
CCLA Investment Fund - PCC -
Totals
Current assets - Cash at bank and in hand
Bank current account - St Chad -
Bank current account – Christ Church -
Bank current account - Team -
Sequestration Account - Team -
Christ Church HSBC Money Master -
CBF deposit account – Christ Church -
CBF deposit account - PCC -
Christ Church HSBC Charity -
Christ Church Tower Building HSBC Current -
Christ Church Tower Building HSBC Money -
Interior Decorating Scheme -
Totals
Liabilities - Agency accounts
Agency collections -
Totals
Liabilities - Creditors: Amounts falling due in
one year
Parish Share Arrears (2015)
Parish Share Arrears (2016)
Parish Share Arrears (2017)
Parish Share Arrears (2018)
Parish Share Arrears (2019)
Parish Share Arrears (2020)
Parish Share Arrears (2021)
Totals
Grand total
78,146



78,146
68,366
78,146



78,146
68,366
688

400

1,088
1,525
6,594

973

7,567
16,815




5,678





3,133
8,413

11,853

20,266
20,263
7,730



7,730
7,726
21,002



21,002
23,880
445



445
409


65

65
65


21,182

21,182
21,180


2,251

2,251
2,188
44,873

36,723

81,596
102,862


4,070

4,070


4,070

4,070

1,096



1,096
1,096
3,907



3,907
3,907
3,150



3,150
3,150
6,537



6,537
6,537
4,966



4,966
4,966
4,749



4,749
13,197
4,584



4,584
28,989



28,989
32,853
94,030

32,653

126,682
138,375

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Blakenall Heath Christ Church PCC Year ended 31st December 2022

Fund movement by type - 2022

Fund movement by type - 2021

Fund movement by type - 2021
Opening
Incoming
Outgoing
Transfers Gains/losses
Closing
Bell Ringer - Bell Ringers
Restricted
Sub-total for Bell Ringer
Choir - Choir Restricted
Restricted
Sub-total for Choir
Drop In - Drop In Centre
Restricted
Sub-total for Drop In
General - General Fund
Unrestricted
Sub-total for General
IDS - Interior Decorating
Restricted
Sub-total for IDS
Needy - Needy In Parish
Restricted
Sub-total for Needy
Sequestration - Sequestration Restricted
Restricted
Sub-total for Sequestration
Sunday School - Sunday School
Restricted
Sub-total for Sunday School
Tower - Tower Restoration Fu
Restricted
Sub-total for Tower
Wed Dep - Wedding Deposits
Restricted
Sub-total for WedDep
Grand total
1,748




1,748
1,748




1,748
372




372
372




372
6,761




6,761
6,761




6,761
98,145
16,541
30,436

9,780
94,030
98,145
16,541
30,436

9,780
94,030
2,188
63



2,251
2,188
63



2,251
75




75
75




75
3,133

3,133


3,133

3,133



199




199
199




199
21,245
2



21,247
21,245
2



21,247
4,509
(4,509)



4,509
(4,509)



138,375
12,096
33,569

9,780
126,682

Description of Funds

Restricted Funds

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Analysis of income and expenditure

Total Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment This year Last year

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS

Allocation of Support Costs

Support costs comprise Trustee Training and Governance Costs etc. Due to the nature of the financial activities of the PCC, these would be allocated across Charitable Expenditure which comprises the majority of its expenditure and as such are automatically charged there.

The PCC do not employ any staff.

Trustees’ Remuneration & Expenses

1 trustee has been reimbursed £XXX (2021: £158) for travel and phone expenses incurred during the year. I don’t have access to this, I presume it is Rob Thompson from CC, lay reader

Related Parties

No other expenses were paid to any other PCC member, persons closely connected to them or related parties.

Donations from related parties (XX PCC members (2021: 12)) totaled £XXX (2021: £1,380) during the year. St Chad’s = 4 PCC members giving £1,180.00

Fees for the examination of the accounts

2022
£
2021
£
Independent Examiner’s
fees
174 150
Other fees (eg
accountancy services)
paid to the Independent
Examiner
XX 30

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Analysis of Transfer between Funds

The negative income figure showing in restricted funds of £4,509 for wedding and funeral fees relates to movement of deposits in advance from the historic holding of wedding deposits restricted to the agency account.

This relates to Christ Church

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Fixed Assets

Fixed Asset Investments

At 1st
Jan
£
Additions
£
Disposals
£
Transfers
£
Change
in market
value
£
At 31st
Dec
£
Unrestricted funds
CCLA Investment Fund
–LDT TN506
78,146 - - - (9,199) 68,947
Total 78,146 - - - (9,199) 68,947

Creditors

Amounts falling due in one year

2022
£
2021
£
Parish Share – St Chad
(2015)
1,096 1,096
Parish Share – St Chad
(2016)
3,907 3,907
Parish Share – St Chad
(2017)
3,150 3,150
Parish Share – St Chad
(2018)
6,537 6,537
Parish Share – St Chad
(2019)
4,966 4,966
Parish Share – St Chad
(2020)
1,874 1,874
Parish Share – Christ
Church (2020)
-
Parish Share – St Chad
(2021)
4,584 4,584
Parish Share – Christ
Church (2021)
2,875 2,875
Total 28,989 29,989

The PCC benefitted from 1 month’s parish share support – £1,375 for 2021 (2020 1.5 months £2,615). ?? The total liability remains the responsibility of the PCC. The PCC allocated the amount requested between the churches based on a 55:45 split.

Christ Church cleared their 2020 share arrears of £2,875 in February 2022. I am not sure about this so can’t answer.

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St Chad’s total parish share arrears at 31/12/21 (£26,114) remain outstanding. The parish share requested for 2021 for St Chads (£9,000) was reduced by special assessment of £4,410 to a net share requested of £5,000.

Statement of Financial Activities - 2021

Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted Endowment
Total
Prior year
funds
funds
funds
funds
funds
total funds
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Income from charitable activities
Other trading activities
Investments
Total income
Expenditure on:
Expenditure on charitable activities
Total expenditure
Net income / (expenditure) resources before
transfer
Transfers
Gross transfers between funds - in
Gross transfers between funds - out
Other recognised gains / losses
Gains / losses on investment assets
Net movement in funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
4,581



4,581
15,760
10,562

(4,509)

6,053
17,642
588



588
1,500
809

65

874
705
16,541

(4,444)

12,096
35,607
30,436

3,133

33,569
49,835
30,436

3,133

33,569
49,835
(13,895)

(7,578)

(21,473)
(14,228)





39,177





(39,177)
9,780



9,780
4,399
(4,115)

(7,578)

(11,693)
(9,830)
98,145

40,230

138,375
148,205
94,030

32,653

126,682
138,375

The PCC accounts represent a consolidation of the two District Church Councils, one representing Christ Church and one representing St Chads. The accounts for each DCC are shown on the following pages.

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Blakenall Heath Christ Church Church

Year ended 31st December 2022 - excl share of St Aidan’s and curate’s house investment

Statement of Financial Activities

Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment Total Prior year funds funds funds funds funds total funds

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Blakenall Heath Christ Church Church

Year ended 31st December 2022 - excl share of St Aidan’s and curate’s house investment

Balance sheet

Total funds Prior year funds

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Blakenall Heath S.Catherine with S.Chad, Beechdale Church

Year ended 31st December 2022 - excl share of St Aidan’s and curate’s house investment

Statement of Financial Activities

Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment Total Prior year funds funds funds funds funds total funds

Blakenall Heath S.Catherine with S.Chad, Beechdale Church

Year ended 31st December 2022 - excl share of St Aidan’s and curate’s house investment

Balance sheet

Total funds Prior year funds

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