## PARISH CHURCH OF BARBOURNE ST STEPHEN ## 2021 ## ANNUAL REPORT _Chloe’s Baptism – used with permission_ Michelle Walsh - Parish Administrator REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1137099 **INDEX** ## **Clergy Report** **Treasurer’s Report** **Fabric Report** ## **Safeguarding Report** **Electoral Roll Report** **Open Church Report** **Sunday Morning Coffee Volunteers Report** **Good Companions Report** **Little Stars Report** **Bishop Allenby Hall Report** **Deanery Synod Report** **PREIST IN CHARGE** ## **From the Vicar** _“Our soul waits longingly for the Lord: He is our help and our shield. Indeed, our heart rejoices in him; in his holy name have we put our trust. Let your loving-kindness, O Lord, be upon us, as we have set our hope on you.”_ _Psalm 33:20-22_ Not a few times in the past two years, as I have reflected on the way in which events have unfolded, the image of a roller-coaster ride has come to mind. It has been near-impossible to guess what twists and turns lay ahead. If you cast your mind back 12 months, last year’s APCM was conducted largely by Zoom, and the pandemic restrictions were having a considerable impact on the shape of our life as a Church: in fact they have continued to do so well into 2022. In passing I want to say I believe it is hugely important that we should – both as individuals, as Church and as a community – recognise and mark all that has been lost, in terms of loved ones no longer with us, illnesses suffered, diminished confidence and increased anxiety levels for many, and relationships disrupted. Perhaps the ongoing caution in things like the distribution of Communion will serve as valuable reminders of all this. And yet, gradually and tentatively, through early 2022 some of what we previously regarded as “normal” has returned. It has been a joy to see **Open Church** , **Good Companions** , and **Little Stars** for example, all restarting and thriving. The same – but different! Perhaps that is how things will, and should, feel, because we are not the same people who entered the pandemic, and the world has changed. We give thanks that God has “brought us safe thus far” (in the words of the great hymn), and look with hope and trust to the future. It would be impossible in a short report to mention everything that has happened in the year, and to thank by name all those who should be thanked, so I will limit myself to drawing your attention to a couple of areas. **The Church (building)** is still standing – despite the best efforts of Storm Arwen and others! I’m incredibly grateful to Adrian Everett, Paul Kennett and Paul Amos in particular for ensuring that week-to-week maintenance has been carried out, and that a programme of more significant repairs on the fabric is being done. The available funds seriously limit what we can do, but at least there is now an understanding of the cost of what needs doing. **Your generosity in giving financially** has kept the Church going. I am so grateful to everyone who contributes whether in cash or by planned giving, but it was very noticeable during the past two years that those churches where a significant proportion of giving was by standing order or direct debit were able to weather the storms far better than others. For that reason I continue to commend to you the Parish Giving Scheme. Having said that, as our Treasurer’s Report makes clear, we have for the past two years only managed to balance the books by significantly under-paying our Parish Share, which means we have not contributed to the welfare of other churches in the Diocese as much as we might have hoped. From 2022, the new Ministry Share system (which replaces Parish Share) makes much more explicit the link between the cost of ministry in a parish and the Share requested. As the cost of living increases bite, I can only ask you to continue to assess prayerfully what you give, and to follow the principle: “First to the Lord.” **Looking forward** … we continue to focus – as I am sure you all do – on wanting St Stephen’s to be a safe, welcoming and inclusive place for all, where the transforming power of God’s love is at work in real lives. I expect that our **services** will continue to offer a variety of styles of worship, not least reflecting the specific skills and strengths of those who contribute to leading them. We need to be realistic about what we can do. For example, we no longer have a large serving team, and we are not always able to find people willing to read or to lead intercessions. The reasons for this are completely understandable, but it is important to appreciate that there is an impact on the format and feel of our worship. Other changes feel more invigorating: many people have also remarked on how much they have enjoyed having refreshments in Church, rather than in the hall, after the Sunday service, and I have personally loved the ‘buzz’ it has brought. One of the most difficult aspects of the pandemic for me and I know for many others has been how difficult it has proved for us, as for many churches, to maintain contact with our **young families.** We will continue to do what we can to engage, and hope to try some new approaches. In that connection, it has been wonderful to see so many children being brought for baptism – hence the cover picture to this report! Following some very enjoyable Lent Groups, we are hoping in the coming months to pilot **two new home groups** , with a focus on Bible Study and prayer, to add to the existing group kindly hosted by Geoff and Joy Hill. **So a massive “Thank you” to everyone who has contributed to the life of the Church during 2021** : readers and intercessors, musicians, bell-ringers, layers-on of refreshments, givers of money, flower providers, Church decorators and cleaners, Zoom attenders, garden tidyers, faithful pray-ers … the list goes on and on! And I must also mention by name Stephen Malkinson, Margaret Mandrell, and Lindsey Coulthard for all they have done, as well of course as our wonderful Parish Administrator and Zoom host Michelle Walsh. But whatever you have done or given, perhaps especially the unsung contributions, are so valuable (as Jesus knew) and very much appreciated! Finally, a seed to plant in your minds. A number of people have remarked that they feel the life of St Stephen’s is entering a new phase post-pandemic. It will be vitally important that we think, dream and pray **together** in the coming months about what shape this new era should take, for our collective worship, for our reaching-out to those not currently part of the Church family, and for our role in the community. What will it look like for us to be a healthy and sustainable Church in the years ahead? All views are important, and need to be listened to. So watch this space as the year progresses for thoughts on how this can best be achieved. I would ask for your partnership in one key area, perhaps above all else: in **holding the Church and our communities to God in prayer** . I am hoping that the following prayer will become something of a theme for us as we chart a path through the uncertain times ahead, confident in the trustworthiness of God who honours those who seek to honour Him _._ _Faithful and loving God, our strength and our hope, thank you for the promised gift of your Holy Spirit to be our Comforter and Guide._ _We ask you to bless and lead the people of this church of St Stephen’s as we seek to discern and to_ _do your will. Through our worship, our fellowship, and our service, may we both know in ourselves and share with others the reality of your abundant life in Jesus Christ our Lord._ _**Amen**_ _Revd Andy Todd Priest-in-Charge_ ## **TREASURER’S REPORT TO THE APCM (YEAR TO 31 DECEMBER 2021)** The Accounts show that we managed to make a small surplus of £50 in respect of the unrestricted (or the general) funds of the Church and excluding the unrealised gain in the value of the investments, but this was a result of the PCC deciding not to pay the requested parish share by £23,564. The PCC agreed to transfer £5,000 to the fabric fund. It should be noted that Parish Share was replaced with Ministry Share and the basic request for 2022 is £65,755, although we are encouraged to increase the amount paid to near to the old Parish Share calculation of £92,885 to cover the shortfall that are anticipated from other parishes who have suffered an increased demand under the Ministry Share scheme. Turning to the Accounts and starting at page 17 which gives details of the items of income and expenditure: - a) The total money received under planned giving (that is the money paid by standing order or under the Parish Giving Scheme) has risen slightly from the previous year of £59,809 to £61,191. The move to use the Parish Giving Scheme helps to reduce the administration time dealing with the monthly receipts and to automatically recover the gift aid on a monthly basis without having to do the work ourselves. - b) The grants and donations in the main relate to monies received for specific purposes. Whilst the accounts appear to show a healthy position because we underpaid the requested parish share, the amount held in the fabric fund is to only £29,768 with which to pay any call for urgent repairs at any time. We have received substantial quotations for works to the buildings to carry out basic repairs and the PCC is prioritising the works with the funds available. If you have any questions on the accounts, please ask me or e-mail your question to Richard.hemmings211@btinternet.com _Richard Hemmings_ ## **CHURCH FABRIC REPORT 2021** Due to the pandemic lockdowns, a lot of what we expected to do was put on hold due to lack of availability of contractors and materials. The Quinquennial Report of October 2019 had identified some major works that we had hoped to undertake but didn’t, however, the year ended with Storm Arwen ripping tiles off the south Nave Roof (mainly) and forced us to act rapidly to undertake the repairs as soon as possible to prevent further deterioration of the building. However, we have made some minor inroads into improving the buildings’ facilities and safety, although the larger works are still under consideration. A summary of the more significant works undertaken are as follows:- Annual Servicing: Church & Hall gas boilers, PAT Testing portable appliances, Church Clock. ## Church: Broadband Cable & Router installation. Repairs to south roofs of Nave and Aisle following Storm Arwen damage (~120 tiles replaced). ## Tower: Fly infestation required an Insect-o-cutor installation to help prevent future invasions. Church Clock timing system replaced for an optic unit. Faulty electrics repaired. New safety measures installed to prevent unauthorised access to dangerous areas and check the tower is clear before ringing commences. ## Hall: Repaired the dip in the car park. Repairs to the Covered Pathway guttering and walls, wooden uprights painted. New LED Baton lights installed into the ladies & gents toilets and replace extractor fan in the gents toilets. Front Door & Lock repairs following a break-in in July. Repairs to roof gulley. Repairs to damaged power sockets in main hall. ## Grounds/Graveyard: Droitwich Road entrance pillar repaired. Underground Services undertaken; electrics, gas, drains, etc. I wish to thank Paul Kennett, Geoff Hill and Claire & Lee Thomas (Sticky Fingers) for their support in assisting with and/or undertaking some of the above works, along with the everyday repairs that keep the buildings in a useable state for us all. _Adrian Everett – Fabric Coordinator_ ## **SAFEGUARDING REPORT 2021** I would like to start by saying a big thank you to all our volunteers. It is great that church activities are able to take place again and of course to remember how important it is to keep us all safe. If anyone is thinking of becoming a volunteer, all that is required in most cases is for you to sign a form to say that you have read and agree with our safeguarding policy, copies of which can be found in the porch and on our website and to complete basic awareness online training – designed to raise awareness of safeguarding issues and what do with any concerns. I would also like to thank everyone who has undertaken the training so far. Safeguarding is such a vital part of our church life and because of this, training is mandatory for all volunteers. Unfortunately, take up is low, so I would encourage everyone to undertake the training and to let me know when they have completed it so that I can update my records. It only takes forty minutes or so, is easily accessed and all who do it find it to be interesting and informative. My contact details are below, please do get in touch with any questions. For a small number of volunteers, with more complex roles and those involving close contact with children or vulnerable adults, more advanced training is required and a DBS check. We are now required to renew DBS certificates every three years as opposed to every five years. We will be implementing this over the next couple of years so I will be getting in touch with the relevant people over the coming months. I have been attending regular Parish Safeguarding Network meetings which are always very helpful. It’s good to meet with safeguarding officers from other parishes and the Diocesan Safeguarding team who remain very supportive. Currently we are the only diocese in the country with every parish signed up to the dashboard method. This means that we can do everything online. It is easier to access information and record how we’re getting on with our compliances. And of course, it is paperless so more eco-friendly too! Please feel free to contact me at any time, whether it be for help with accessing the online training, applying for a DBS certificate or, even more importantly, getting in touch with any concerns you may have, no matter how trivial they might seem. Or of course contact Andy if you would prefer. Also, thank you to those of you who have been brave enough to come to me or Andy with their concerns, we are aware that it is not an easy thing to do. Please know that if you do have any worries they will be dealt with respectfully and confidentially and remember that if you’re worried it’s worth mentioning! Finally, thank you to Andy and the PCC for their continued support. _Carol Amos PSO_ ## **ELECTORAL ROLL REPORT 2021** Due to the COVID pandemic no revision or report was made for 2020 as it was felt that we should wait and see what happened to our Congregation during the year. Therefore we entered the Year 2021 with an Electoral Roll numbering 146 (as at the end of 2019). The Roll was gradually revised during 2021 and we left 2021 with a Roll of 137 people. The drop in numbers was due to a number of factors, people had moved away and not asked to be removed from the Roll, some had gone to care homes out of reach of the Parish, some had unfortunately passed away and some had just not returned to Church for whatever reason. It is interesting to note that more than 55% of members of the Roll live outside the Parish Boundaries! It is only Electoral Roll members who are eligible to vote for and stand for election to the PCC and other offices within the Parish. The Roll complies with Data Protection Regulations as they stood at the APCM in 2021 and will be updated to any new Data Protection standards as necessary. Access to the Electoral Roll is restricted on a “need to know” basis and is controlled by the Roll Officer and the Priest-in-Charge to who any queries should be addressed. The Roll is for Church purposes only. _Paul Kennett – Electoral Roll Officer_ ## **OPEN CHURCH REPORT** Due, mainly, to Covid restrictions, we were not able to have Open Church, as we did prior to the Pandemic. We did phone a couple of our regular visitors. Unfortunately, we could not keep in touch with more than this, because we did not have contact details for them. We hope to remedy this in 2022. We are looking forward to having Open Church in 2022 and, once again, being able to welcome people for refreshments and chat or, if they prefer, just a quiet time, on their own. It has been missed by those who are welcomed and those who do the welcoming. _Sue Gething_ ## **SUNDAY MORNING REFRESHEMENTS REPORT** After our on-line Sunday morning services on Zoom, the popularity of the break out rooms proved how much we valued meeting and supporting each other. It has therefore been lovely to be able to resume refreshments in person in Church from November 2021 onwards. We are really grateful to our group of dedicated volunteers who have welcomed visitors and regular worshippers to our Church community with a warm drink, biscuits and cheery conversation. If you might be interested in joining our rota and serving refreshments approximately once every eight weeks, please do have a word or send a message to ruth.scotson@gmail.com _Ruth Scotson_ ## **GOOD COMPANIONS REPORT** In July 2021, we began to meet again in the grounds of the Church to have a tentative social gathering. This was very successful but very hot on one occasion. Indoor meetings began again on 6th September when Lindsay talked to us about her love of motorbiking. From then until December we met as usual with 4 indoor meetings and 3 trips out to Worcester Art Gallery, The Cathedral to see the Undercroft and for lunch at the Cob House Mayfly Cafe. This year we have continued with indoor meetings plus two lunch trips. It is difficult to beat the visit of beautiful well trained dogs which Merleen from Hearing Dogs brought to us. From now on our indoor meetings will take place in Church, so a change for us. We look forward to meeting you at any of our future events. _Committee - Christine Allen, Margaret Mandrell and Lynda Niccolls_ ## **LITTLE STARS REPORT** It was with great excitement but also some anxiety that we reopened the doors of Little Stars in November 2021. We weren't sure if anyone we already knew would come back, or whether new people would be drawn in, after so long with groups like this not taking place. We were pleasantly surprised on both counts! Old friends swiftly returned, together with lots of new faces, some of whom soon became part of our regular crowd. We’ve usually had 15 to 20 children each week, so bigger numbers than pre-pandemic. Many thanks to the small team who make this group possible week by week, both in person and behind the scenes. ## _Viv Todd_ ## **BISHOP ALLENBY HALL REPORT** The hall has resumed more activity as this year has progressed, with many Covid restrictions still in place during the first half of the year, both Good Companions and Brownies made use of our outside space, holding picnics and meetings around the hall and church grounds. Somers Folk club resumed weekly hall hire from July, WI in August and Good Companions, Brownies & Chess Club resuming hall use from September. Sticky Fingers have continued their hall use throughout the 2021 Covid restrictions and continue to be a popular and successful pre-school. We have unfortunately lost a few hirers due the pandemic and Camera Club continue to hold the hall until they hope to return next year. In September we gained a new hirer, Cheerdance, on Tuesday evenings and we look forward to the prospect of new hirers joining us as we return more to normality. Thanks to Claire Thomas for her continued care and extensive cleaning of the hall during a very difficult time where cleaning has sanitation has been paramount. Thanks also to Paul Kennett, and Adrian Everett for the valued maintenance they provide at the hall. ## _Michelle Walsh_ ## **DEANERY SYNOD REPORT 2021** This report is a synopsis of the work of the re-formed Deanery Synod for the Worcester Area for the year 2021. Our first meeting was on the 9th March and after being opened by the new Area Dean, Revd. Diane Cooksey our zoom meeting showed 63 active screens including members from the former Deaneries of Martley and Worcester West, Worcester East, and the Saltway Team part of the Droitwich Deanery. We were given instruction by the two Archdeacons and Bishop Martin as to their expectations. Diane Cooksey stated who she intended to appoint as her Leadership Team of six and she was then commissioned. Three further meetings for 2021 were planned and announced those being, June, September, and November. Our June meeting was again held on Zoom with Alison Maddocks in her new role as ‘Dean of Smaller Churches’ speaking to us. We were told that the current definition of a ‘smaller church’ is based on an Electoral Roll of 20 or less. The 2018 figures are in use at this moment. The September meeting was supposed to be ‘face to face’ and incorporate a Deanery Service to be held at All Saints in the Deansway. Unfortunately, some people did not appreciate that it was an actual meeting and not a voluntary attendance, misunderstood the instructions given, were worried about the then lack of motor fuel available in the UK or the several other reasons that were given. As it was, those few that attended, enjoyed the experience. November’s meeting was again back on Zoom with darker nights and a reoccurrence of Covid surging in the area. John Preston the Diocesan Secretary dealt with the financial health of the Diocese and explained in detail why certain decisions are being taken on our behalf. Whilst the details are not always pleasant to hear, I am sure that your appointed Deanery Synod Representative has already passed on to you, via your PCC’s, the salient points. On a more positive note, A Deanery Questionnaire was prepared by the Leadership Team and most churches, though not all, have replied to that. Analysis of those answers is taking place at the time of writing this summary and some of that evidence and examples will be used at the Diocesan ‘Open Conversations 3’ due to be held throughout 2022. Deanery synod always used to be referred to something along the lines of a ‘group of people in a meeting waiting to go home’ and many felt that it had lost its way in the greater scheme of things. By reducing the number of Deaneries and increasing the sizes to now include both Rural and Urban Churches there is a strong chance that your church can by using the stronger voice of an expanded group have a meaningful input into the Worcester Diocese. I urge you to make sure that your Representatives regularly report back to you and that you also ensure that your views and wishes go back, via them into the melting pot. _Paul Fulbrook (Worcester Area Deanery Secretary – February 2022)_ Charity registration number. 1137099 The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Stephen's, Barbourne Annual Report and Financial Slalements for the Year Ended 31 December 2021 The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Stephen's. Bart)ourne Contents Reference and Administrdbve Detsils TTUStees' Retx)rt Statement of Trustees, R8sponsitM"lities Independent Examinerfs Rewrt Statement of Finanual Activities 5t06 Balance Sheet Notes lo the Financi81 Statements 8t018 Reference and Administrntive Detalls Trustees Rev A G Tcdd Mr M Bunn Mr R Hemmings Mr G Hill Mi G Gething Mr P Kennett Mrs B Thorp Mrs M Mandrell Mrs D Fulbrc*)k Mrs C Amos MrNSWake Mrs R J Sox>tson Miss H L Lems Principal Office clo Mr R Hemmings 25 Whinfield Road Worcesler WR3 7HF 1137099 Charity Registr*lon NuM￿r Independent Examlner M A Skelluwn FCA Baliards LLP 11¢ KingswoL¥J Road Hampton Lovett DroitwGh Worcestershire WR9 OQH Page 1 The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St stephen's, Barbourne Trustees. Report The trustees present the annual report t￿jether wilh the financkql statements of the charty for the year ended 31 December 2021. Objectlves and a¢tivitios Objects and aims The primary obje¢tiv8 of the charity is the promotion in the ecclesiastscal parish of the whole mission of the church. Public ben•fit The trustees confimi that they have compli8(J wtth the requiremenls of section 4 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefft guidan￿ publishw5 by the Charity Commission for England arKI Wales by carying out its rKJmal activities. Structurej govamanee and management Nature of governlng document The tharity is controlled by its goveming documents. trusts distilled from Ihe United Reform Church Arts of Parliament {1971 and 19821 and the Scheme of Union11972)- Day to day management of the charity is carrieLI by the members of the PCC. all of whom are also tNstees. ReferenGg and AdmiTristratiY¢ Detaits Membèrs of the PCC Members of the PCC, Iptho are also trustees. are either ex offici) or elected at the Annual Parochi81 Church meeb.ng IAPCMI in accordance with the Church Representstion Rules. Impact of COVID-19 In common with many Church8s. tho impact of the Covhd-19 pandemic on the activities and financial position of Sl Stephen's has been sIgn￿e8n1_ The necAssity either to dose the Church buildings, or to restrict the attondance. has 5ubstanlially reduced the income from lettin95, weekly collections and ndraising in particular. This has not afferted the Trustees, assessment that the Church remains going con¢em. but the longer-lerm impact of the pandemic remains to be seen. 04 Apr 2022 The annual report was apwoved by the trusiees of the tharity C￿1 ............ beha￿ by. . and signed on its Mr R Hemmin95 Tnjstee Page 2 The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St stsphen's. Barboume statement of Trustees. Responsibilities The tnjstees are responsible for preparing the trustees. report and the financial st8tements in a¢cordance with the United KingdoTn Accounting Standards (United lQngdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) an¢J applicable law and regulatr)ns. The law applicable to charities requires Ihe trustees lo prepare finanaal statements for each financial year which give a tsije and fair view of the stste of affaits of Ihe charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for th￿ period. In prèparing these financial ststements, the trustees are required to: seled suitable ac¢ounb"ng policies and then app￿ them cDnsistentty. observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP. make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and pwdenL stste whether applicable accounting slandards have been followed, subject to any ffl8terial departures disclosed aThJ explained in the financial statements". and prepare the financial statements on the going wnGem basis unless rt is inappropTiate to presume that the charity will continue in business. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disdose with reasonable ac¢uracy at any lime the financial positi.on of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. Ihe applicable Charilies (Accounts and Reports) Regulations. and the provisions of the constituUOn. The truslees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and her￿ for tsking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other iThegularibes. 04 Apr 2022 Approved by the trustees of the chanty on and signed on its behalf by-. Mr R Hemmings Trustee Page 3 The Parochial Church Council of the EGGlesia5tical Parish of St stephen's, Barboume Independent Examinerfs Report to the trustees of St Stephens PCC Barbourne I report to the charsty trustees on my examination of the a0￿Unts of the charity for the year end8d 31 Decamber 2021 which are set oui on pages 5 to 18. Respective responsibilitles of tTUStees and examiner As the charity's trustees of St stephens PCC Barboume you are resrx)nsibie for the preparation of the accounts in aecordance the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {￿e Acl'l. I report in respect of my examination of Ihe St Siephens PCC Barboume's accounls carried out under seGtion 145 of the 2011 Act and in eArying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Dlrections given by the Charity ComMiss￿n under section 14515)Ibl of the AGI. Independent examlnerfs 5tstement I have completed my examinats"on. I confimi that no material mattws have come to my attention in connèction W￿th the examination giving me cause lo believe that in any material Tespect.. 1. accounting recr￿d$ were not kept in respectof St Stephens PCC Barboume as requirad by section 130 of the ACL or 2. the accounts do not accord those records", or 3. the acGounts do not comply wth the accounting requirements (x)ncerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charibes IAc£ounts and Reports} Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts gNe a and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and havé come across no other matters in connection with the exafflination to which attentson should be drawn in this report in ordei to enable a proper understsnding of the accounts to be reached. M A Skellum FCA Ballards LLP 11¢ Kingswood Road Hampton Lovett Droitwich Worcestershire WR9 OQH Date 7 April 2022 Page 4 The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St stephen's. Barbourne statement of FinanGial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2021 Total 2021 Unrestricted Restrictsd Endowment Note Income and Endowments from: Donations and legacies Charitable activrties other trading aGtivities Investmont income 87.940 18.259 13.518 101.458 18,259 51 517 I(￿.719 13.518 51 120.288 Total Income Exponditura on: Raising funds Charitable activities Total Expenditure Gainsllosses on invesknent assets {20) (100.500} 100,520 120) {103.972) 103,992 (3,472) 3.472 3.038 3.009 10,046 19,334 Net income Gross transfers betsveen fvnds 9.208 (6.249) 6.3c￿) (511 Net movement in funds Reconcilialion of funds Totsl funds broughtfofward Total fvnds carried forward 2,959 16.346 19,334 44.328 1.879 83.066 36,859 1,908 102.4(M) 12 39,818 60.674 Pag8 5 The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Stephen's. Barboume statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2021 Total 2020 UnrestTi¢ted Restricted Endovrnent Nots Income and Endowments from: Donations and legacies Charitable adivities Other trading actiwties Investment income 80,615 19,062 81.419 19.062 346 347 289 Total Income Exponditure on: Raising funds ChaTit8ble aclivtties Total Expenditure Gainsllosses on inveslment 100.312 101.174 (20) 198,319) 98,339 {20) (94.923) 3,396 3.407 86 3.321 Nèt In￿me1(eXpen￿lt￿reI Gross transfers be￿een fiJnds I,g62 (2.592) 144 {4861 5.301 (58) {5.243) 2,709 14861 Net Movement in ftjnds Reconciliation of funds Total funds broughtforward Total funds carried fO￿ard (3.281) 83,552 40.140 41.619 1.793 1.879 12 36,859 44,328 83.066 All of the Gharity's activities derive from continuing operations during the above ￿ periods. The funds breakdown for 2020 is shown in note 12. Page 6 The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St stephen's, Barboume (Registration number. 1137099) Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2021 2021 2020 Note Fixed assets Tangible assets Investments 17,864 17.864 14.827 14,827 Current assets Oebtois Cash al bank and hand 10 8.992 109.089 9,895 84.879 118.081 94,774 Creditors: Amounts falllng due within ona year Net Current assets (33,5451 84.536 126,535} 68,239 83,066 Net assets 102.400 Funds of th• charlty: End¢wm•nt 1,908 1,879 Restricted 60.674 44,328 UnTeslrictod Income funds Unrestricted 39,818 36,859 Total funds 12 102,400 83.066 anaal ststements on pages 5 to 18 were approved by the trustees, and aLthorised for Issue on L4*nd signed on their behaff by: Mr R Hemmings Trust8e PagB 7 The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Stephen's, Barbourne Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2021 1 Accounting policies statement of compliance The finan￿al statements have been p￿Pared in accordant* with Accounting and Reporbng by Charities.. Statement of Recommen¢Jed Practice applicable lo charibes preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial RepMJrb"ng Stsndard applicable in kne UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective 1 January 20151- (Charities SORP {FRS 102)). the Financial Reporbng Stsndafd applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Charities Act 2011. The financial slalements have been wepared to give a Irue and faiff view arKI have departed from the Charities {Ac¢ounts and Reports) Regulations 21J)8 only to the extent required to provide a "true and fairf view. This departure has ir¢volV￿1 following Accounting and Rep￿ting by Charitkes preparing their a¢¢ounts in accordan￿ wth the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and R8ptJblic of Ireland {FRS 102) i￿Ued on 6 Jtsly 2014 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Stslement of Recommended Pr&ice effective from 1 April 2¢Y15 whth has sirice been withdrawn. Basis of preparation St Stephens PCC Bathume meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are irsitialty recognised at historical cA)st or trdnsath'on value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes. Exemption from preparing a cash flow stslement The charity opted lo early adopt Bulletin I published on 2 February 2016 and have therefore not included a cash fiow stst8ment in Ihese financAal statements. Golng conc8rn The trustees consider that thern are no material uncertainties ab￿1 the chariws ability to continue as a going concern. Income and endowments Voluntary income including donations. grfts. legaoes and grants Ihat provide core funding or are of a general nature is recognised when the charity has enbuemenl to the income. it is probable th8t the income will be received and the amount can be measured with suffi¢ienl reliabilty. Donations and legacies Donalioas and legacies are recognised on a r￿Nable basis when receipt is probable and the amount can be reliably measuraj. Grants receivable Grants are recognised when the charity has an entiuement to the fijnds and any conditions linked to the grants have been met. Where perfornian￿ C￿ndlE￿)nS are attached to the grant and are yet to be met, the income is recognised as a liability and irKluded on the balance sheet as deferred income to be released. Pa￿8 The Parochial ChurGh Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St stephen's, Barl)ourne Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2021 Expenditure AJI expenditure is reCOgn￿ed once there is a legal or (x)nstructNe obligation to that expenditsjre, it is probable settiem8nt is required and the amouvrt can be measured reliably. Ml costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs to that category. Where costs ¢annot be direcdy attributed lo particular headings they have beer) allocatwl on a basis consistent with the use of resources. w.rth central sLqff costs alk>cated on the basis of b.me spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the porbon of the asset's use. Other supFth costs are all¢xated based on the spread of staff costs. Raising funds These are costs incurred in attracting voluntsry income. the managemenl of investrnents and those incurred in trading activtlies that raise funds. Charitable activitles Charitable expendtture comprises those costs incurred by the dkgrity in the delNery of its activities and services for its benefiuaries. It irdudes tM)th costs that can be all¢)cated direcuy to sud) activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to suppx)rt them. Govemance costs These include the costs attributsble to the charl￿$ compliance with constitutional and statutory rèquirements, induding audrf(. stratsgic managament and tsijstees's meetings and reimbursed expenses_ Govornment grants Govemment grants are recognised based on the accrnal m¢xlei and are measured at the fair value of the asset received or receivable. Granls are classified as relating eitherlo revenue or to assets. Grants relating to revenue are recognised in income over the pefiixl in which the related Costs are recognised. Grants relating trj assets are recognised over the expected usefvl lrfe of the asset. Where partof a grant lating to an asset is defer￿d, it is recognised as deferred income. Taxatlon Thè charity is considered to pass the tssts set Ixrt in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Acl 2010 and therefore tt meets the definibon of a charitable c#)mpany for UK corporation tax Purposes. Accordingty, the charity is potentially exemptfrom taxation in respecl of In￿Me or capitsl gains received within categories covered by Chapier 3 Part 11 of the Corpw)ration Tax Act 2010 or Secton 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992. to the extent that such income or gain5 3re applied exclusively to charitable PUTposes. Tangible fixed assèts Individual fixed assets are initially recorded at cLisL less any subsequent accumulaled depreciation and subsequent ac¢umulaled impairrnent k)s8es. Page 9 The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Stephen's. Barbourne Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2021 Dèpreciation and amortisation Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valuation. less 8ny estimated residual value, over their expected usefvl ecor￿n1C lrfe as folk>ws: Dèpreciation method and rate 209A on cost Asset class Fumiture and equiwnent Fixed asset invgstments Fixed asset investments, Other than prcKJramme related investments, are included al market value at the balance sheet date. Realised gains and losses on investments are calculated as the difference between sales proceeds and their market value at the stsrt ol the year. or their subsequent cost, and are charged or ¢redited to Ihe Statement of Finan￿al Acb"vities in the period of disposal. Unrealised gains and losses represent the movement in market values during the year and a￿ credited or charged to the Statement of FinanrAal Activilies bawl on the market value at the year end. Fund structuro Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the trustees's discretion in ftjrtherance of the obje¢Oves of the charity. Restricted income fvnds are those donate(J for use in a particular aw or for specific purposes, the use of which is festricted to that area or purpose. 2 Incom• from don*lons and le9acies Unrestrict funds Gèneral Restrlcted funds Total 2021 Total 2020 Donations and legacies- Donations from individuals Grft aid reclaimed Grants. including caprtal grants. Govemment grants Regular giving ar￿ cAptt81 donations 7,094 14,542 7.094 15,527 3,997 13,317 5.113 12.533 17.646 4.296 61.191 61.191 S9,809 81,419 87,940 13,518 101.458 Page 10 The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Stephen's. Barboume Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2021 3 Incomè from charitable aGtivilles Unrestrict funds General Total 2021 Total 2020 10.529 7.730 8,653 10,409 Hall Hire Fees 10,529 7,730 18,259 18,259 19.062 4 Incom• from other trading attsviiles Unrestricted lund$ General Total 2021 Total 2020 Events income". other events inGome 346 5 Investment Income Unrestricted Endowment funds funds GÈnernl Expèndable Totsl 2021 Total 2020 Other income from fixed asset investments 347 466 51 517 6 Trustees remuneration and expenses No trustees, nor any Fwsons connected with them. have receNed any remuneration from the charity during the year. No trustees have rece￿￿ any reimbLbrsed expenses or any other benefits from the charity dvring the year. 7 Taxation The chaftty is a regi51ered ch817ty and is theref￿e 8xempt from tsxation. The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St stephen's. Barbourne Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2021 8 Tangible fixed assets Furniturn and equipment Total Cost At 1 January 2021 At 31 December 2021 1,800 1,800 1.800 1,800 Depreciation At 1 January 2021 At 31 De¢ember 2021 Net book value At 31 December 2021 At 31 DecemL*r 2020 1,800 1.800 1.800 1.800 9 Fixed asset investhients other investrntnts Llsted Investments Total Cost or Valuation At l January 2021 Revaluation 14,827 3,037 14,827 3,037 17.864 At 31 December 2021 17,864 Not book valuo At 31 December 2021 17,864 17,864 At 31 December 2020 There were no investment assets (Art￿de the UK Page 12 The Parochial Church CounGil of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Stephen's. Barbourne Notes to the Financial Statsments for the Year Ended 31 December 2021 10 Debtors 2021 2020 5,g)9 3,083 7,167 2.728 Prepayments other debtors 8,992 9,895 11 Creditors: aTnounts falllng due wlthin one year 2021 2020 Parish share creditor Other creditors Aceruals 17.500 15,520 525 10,000 16,035 500 33,545 26,535 Pag8 13 () o)0 U£2 The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Stephen's, Barbourne Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2021 13 Analysis of net assets between funds Unrestrict funds General Endowmont Rastricted funds Pemanent Total funds 2021 Fixed asset invesbments Current assets Current liabil(ties 15.956 57,407 {33.5441 39.819 17,864 118,081 60.674 Totsl net assets 60.674 1,908 102,401 14 Related party transactions There were no relatad party transadions m the year. Page 16 The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Stephen's. Barboume Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2021 Totsl Total 2021 2020 com¢ and Endowments from: Planned giving Appeals and donations Gift Aid tax reclaimed Gfft Aid lax redaimed Grants and donations Grants received Use of hall Fees and supplies Social events Income from listed investments IneA)me from listed inv8Stments 61.191 7,094 14,542 985 5.113 12.533 10,529 7,730 59.809 3,997 13,254 63 3,555 741 8,653 10,409 346 289 466 51 120,288 101,174 Totsl Income Expenditure on: Social event costs Grants payable- missionary societie5 Grants payable- missionary socieknes Parish Share Clergy expenses Service cosis. music and choir Service costs. music and choir Grants payable - individuals Fees passed to Diocese Curate Refvgees Light. heat and power Insuran Repairs and maintenance Repairs and maintenance Printing. postage and stationery Sundry expenses Cleaning Accountsncy fees Legal and professK)nal fees Total Expendtiure Gainsllosses investrnent assets Net movement in fvnds {201 (3.500} (20) (3,000) {3,200) 165.000) 1500) (1.617) (67,5001 11,6251 (138) 11,899} (4.165) 1680} {7551 (6,144) 15,4146} {7.3181 1641 16,9761 15.0551 {5,6031 12.8381 {1321 1369} 141 {1,666) 1510} 11,7851 (8911 {241 {1,4241 (5471 11.9161 103,992 3,038 98,339 3,321 19.334 {4861 Page 17 The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Stephen's, Barbourne Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2021 Total 2021 Total 2020 Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carTied forward 066 102.4 83.066 Page 18 The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of 5t Stephen's, Barbourne Independent Examinerfs Report to the trustees of St Stephens PCC Barbourne I report to the chartty trustees on my examination of the acwjnts of the charity for the year ended 31 Decembar 2021 whieh are set out on pages 5 to 18. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner As the charity's trustees of St Stephèns PCC Bart(Jume you are resp)nsible for the prepardtion of the accounts in accordance with the requirerrFents of the Charities Act 2011 Imhe Act.). I report in respect of my examinalion of the St Stephens PCC Barboume's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in e8rrying out my examination I have folbwed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity ComMi£s￿n under seGtion 145{5)Ibl of the ACL Independant examinÈrfs ststernent I have completed my examinalion. I confimi that no material matters hav8 cnme to my attention in connection with the examination giving me (ause lo believe that in any material respect 1. accKJunting records were not kept in respectof St Stephens PCC Barboume as required by secuon 130 ofthe Ad., or 2. the accounts do nol accord wth those records" or 3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements conceming the foTTn and content of accounts set out in the Charttsès (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement thal the accounts gNe a Irue and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent exatninab"on. I have no concems and h8ve come across no other matters in connection wtth the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a propel undeT5tanding of the aCc￿nIS to be reach￿. M A Skellum FCA Ballards LLP 11c Kingswood Road Hampton Lovett Droitwich Worcestershire WR9 (IQH Date 7 April 2022 Page 4