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2022-12-31-accounts

2020 Report and Accounts for the Parochial Church Council of St Michaels Church, Galmington

St. Michaels Church, Galmington.

St Michael’s – bringing the presence of Christ to all.

The Parochial Church Council of St Michael’s, Galmington, Taunton

2023

ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT

Year Ended 31 December 2022

Charity Number 1137270

St Michael’s Church, Galmington,

Taunton TA1 4TP

2020 Report and Accounts for the Parochial Church Council of St Michaels Church, Galmington

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St. Michaels
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Legal Objects

St Michael the Archangel is part of the Diocese of Bath and Wells within the Church of England. The correspondence address is Pitts Close, Galmington, Taunton, TA1 4TP. The PCC is a body corporate (PCC Powers Measure 1956, Church Representation Rules 2011) and a charity currently registered with the Charity Commission.

St Michael’s is a registered charity and observes the Church Representational Rules 2020.

Strategic Report

Aims and Objectives

St. Michaels Parochial Church Council (PCC) has the responsibility of cooperating with the Church Wardens (incumbent when not in vacancy), in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. The PCC is also specifically responsible for the maintenance of the Church of St. Michael the Archangel, Pitts Close, Galmington, Taunton. TA1 4TP.

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 St Michael’s. Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer and scripture, music and sacrament.

Through other activities we aim to reach the needs of other groups in the community to fulfil our mission statement and bring others into the presence of Christ. Our outreach has continued to be restricted by the impact of covid, particularly in terms of School liaison, however this has led to new ways of engaging with the wider student body and community on things such as the window nativities and continued zoom worship.

Mission and Evangelism

We have many links with mission at home and overseas including:

Vicar’s Report

2020 Report and Accounts for the Parochial Church Council of St Michaels Church, Galmington

St. Michaels Church, Galmington.

Okay, so we have used as metaphors for previous years: Gardens, Homes and latterly, wooden roller coasters. This year I am ditching metaphor in place of things I have learned from other disciplines in books I have read.

Firstly, as we look back, I reflect on Suzanne Simard’s work on Mycorrhiza, the means by which trees and indeed other aspects of a forest network communicate. The word stems from the Greek: μύκης mýkēs , "fungus", and ῥίζα rhiza , "root". In her book for the layperson, like me, “Finding the Mother Tree” she talks about her discovery that fungal networks provide the basis for communication and mutual growth amongst trees and other forest species. How cool is that forest communities thrive, because of their diversity. She was working in and therefore speaking into a world, The logging industry in Canada and North America, that believed firmly in the prevalent scientific belief that all plants compete with one another for resources. She was lambasted for these beliefs; that now are categorically held to be true and form the basis of policy and study in an Arboreal world.

At first growth, can be slower, due to younger plants, requiring some of the same resources, but also as they put energy into growing root systems and feeding fungal networks, to carry water, nitrogen, carbon etc, that shall aid them into the future. Variety enables many trees to thrive.

Many companies continued to strip out birch and other species so that the cash crop tree would grow faster. And some did. But many died and even those that survived of the taller, the fast growing, trees, developed kinks and disease, that weakened them.

If they wanted to grow a thirty-year cut then this was fine (not really, but economically maybe). If the development plan was longer, diversity will sustain that, no more so, it is essential.

Our Church community, post covid, thus into 2022, was smaller, and yet almost immediately, more diverse. With different people, from different places and backgrounds, joining us. Straight away we felt conscious of how we continued to be; those of us who had stuck at it, even when things were some minimal and bare, throughout the early part of 2021; and also how we made space for these new folk to become part of our changing network.

We have created space our younger trees, newer members, to be with and work amongst our more established community, and that is evident in many ways, both on rotas and in gatherings. I thank both Rachel and Gill for keeping those rota’s going for us.

All of our rotas have seen newness, and although his licence has only just appeared, we are grateful for Marcus joining our worship leading, alongside, Ann, Pam and Carolyn. Grace too joined us on piano and for that we are grateful. Marcus also took on Toddler Church as a part of his ‘Soon to be Reader’ duties, and co-opted Kris, one of the Mum’s, along with Liz Ponte’s continued support. This has led to many more happy seedlings growing.

Our kitchen team for Mikey’s and other events has grown, with both members of St Michaels and friends from outside partaking. We thank Heather for her co-ordination of Mikey’s and her team for all they do. Also Ann and her team for seeing another year of coffee mornings through.

We thank our choir also as they have welcomed new members to their ranks and this has brought a certain vigour again to St Michael’s.

2020 Report and Accounts for the Parochial Church Council of St Michaels Church, Galmington

St. Michaels Church, Galmington.

Square Bashers, knitting group began under Pauline’s watchful eye; creating blankets and other woollies for RAFT (refugees in need). The network spreads widely, from this place.

Mollie Evans, an old member, but young person, took it upon herself to organise a concert, to ‘Raise the Roof’ She raised funds for our roof renovation project, overseen by John Vittery. For this we thank her, and indeed John for his work.

The roof project was (and continues to be) a great work. There are ‘Snagging Issues’, but we are dealing with those now.

The structure continues to be important to us, as in any network so my final thanks go to those who maintain our space: David and Merv and they tended both vestry, office and other jobs; Pam, Roger, Janice, Margaret as they clean regularly, Chris, Martin, Roger, Nick, Merv and John as they continue to mow the lawn. And all those who maintain the garden. Creating for us a lush environment.

Our PCC certainly represents, the full breadth of our membership. I thank them and obviously our Wardens: Bob and Pat for their service, throughout the year.

We began a fledgling Open Table worship, LGBTQI+ affirming and led safe worship space, in the Spring of 2022, which became a fully-fledged and officially launched monthly event in November 2022. With Kieran Bohan, coming from Liverpool to celebrate this new growth in both our community and the OT Network nationally. There are around 30 OT gatherings in the UK. Ours had the largest launch gathering ever. This has continued to develop, with leadership involvement from other churches in the area as well as St Michael’s and specifically from within its own body.

This, along with St Thomas, Orthodox church, who gather now on the second Saturday of each month.

Simmard also discovered that ‘The Mother Tree’ The Centre of the Hub, is essential for, sustenance and healing and learning within the wider forest community.

We know the importance of that of St Michael’s. Many of our much older members, who are still at home, are supported on a regular basis through members of the Pastoral care team and others. Today we remember: Hannah, Sue, Headly, Gloria, Roy, Ann, Betty, Robin, Marion.

It is about family, not just community. Simmard discovered more latterly that the way in which trees support those who are part of that wide network is linked in part to who they see as family. They share resources to the wider network, but give more to those who are family, to strengthen the wider network.

We continue to work with Comeytrowe Under Fives, Parkfield, Bishops Henderson to bring sustenance to this community.

Pam and Rog, as ever have enabled joy and growth through so many seasonal displays. Conversation has flowed and the community been enlivened. Also with both a hugely successful Resurgent Christmas Fayre in December 2022 and warm Plant Sale (with car boot sale) in May 2022.

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Even in death there is strength to be gained from pivotal trees. Our Pivots, lost in 2022 were Linette Knight and Dawn Laughton. They were indeed, Mother trees.

Dawn fed you all, both physically: cakes, bread, produce, and Spiritually: Good humour, peaceful wisdom and wry smile.

Linette was instrumental in toddler church and the raising of new seedlings in this place. Also creating vigour amongst us, challenging us as we grew.

We are family and as we strive to open our doors, be church both in and out of the building, we seek to strengthen one another so that we might be part of wider networks, locally and ecumenically and societally.

Many thanks.

Financial Review

The audited 2022 St Michael’s accounts show a marked increase in incoming resources compared to 2021.

compared to 2021.
Incoming Resources 2022 2021
84,452 67,097

This increase is largely due to the resumption of hall bookings and fund-raising activities post-COVID.

Efforts were made to control expenditure where possible, but our expenses increased by £22.7K. This increase in expenditure is largely due to the roof repairs, and an increase in church running expenses due to increased activity post-COVID.

Resources Expended 2022 2021
97,178 74,393

This leaves a shortfall for the year of £12,726. However, it should be noted that money raised for the roof repairs in 2021 was spent in 2022. Also, money raised in previous years for the St Michael’s Emergency Fund was donated this year to a Ukrainian Charity.

We continued to make donations to other charities, but donations to cover the roof repairs will still be welcomed.

The PCC is aware of the financial challenges facing St Michael’s Church over the medium term. Normal fund-raising activities were resumed this year, and efforts will continue to raise additional funds through the Christian Giving Scheme.

The overall balance carried forward was £61,600 compared to £74,326 in 2020.

Reserves Policy

It Is the PCC policy to maintain a balance of unrestricted funds that equates to 4 months of day-to-day running costs. This equates to £28,000 and is covered by the balance in Kingdom Bank.

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Money on deposit with the Lloyds account is sufficient to cover fluctuations in the average monthly spending.

Structure, Governance and Management

St Michael’s Church appoints Parochial Church Council (PCC) members in accordance with the Church Representational Rules. The PCC is chaired by our Vicar, and attended by the Church Wardens, the Lay Readers, and the Church Administrator in addition to the PCC representatives elected by the membership. All those who attend our services are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll.

The PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern to the parish, including how the funds of the PCC are to be spent. The PCC met six times during the year.

The PCC has identified areas of responsibility to several sub-groups, and considers the groups’ advice when making decisions:

Trustees’ Responsibilities

The elected members of the PCC are the Trustees of St Michael’s Church. They are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance to the parish including deciding on how the funds of the PCC are to be spent. The full PCC meets six times during the year. Given its wide responsibilities the PCC from time to time will appoint sub-groups or action teams with defined levels of decision making. All of these groups are responsible to the PCC and report back at each PCC meeting with minutes of any decisions taken, and recommendations for the PCC to act on areas outside the specific remit of the appointed group.

Administrative Details

St Michael’s Church is situated in Pitts Close, Galmington, TA1 4TP. It is part of the Diocese of Bath and Wells within the Church of England. The correspondence address is Pitts Close, Galmington, Taunton, TA1 4TP. The PCC is a body corporate (PCC Powers Measure

2020 Report and Accounts for the Parochial Church Council of St Michaels Church, Galmington

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1956, Church Representation Rules 2011) and a charity currently registered with the Charity Commission.

Current PCC members are:

Ex-officio

Rev Justine Richards, Vicar of Galmington Mr Bob Nicholls, (CW) Mrs Pat Vittery (CW)

Licensed Lay Reader

Mrs Ann Goddard

Deanery Synod Representatives

Mr Bob Nicholls Mrs Pat Whitworth (retired Feb 2023) Ms Molly Evans

Treasurer and Secretary: Mrs Susan Kaufman

Elected Representatives
cte d Representatives Dates
1. Mr. Roger Bailey 2022-2025
2. Ms. Rachel Reeder 2020-2023
3. Mrs. Mollie Floyd 2021-2024
4. Mrs. Christine Lindsay 2021-2024
5. Mr. John Vittery 2021-2024
6. Mrs. Fran Bromley 2021-2024
7. Chris George 2022-2025

Church Management Team

Rev Justine Richards, Mr Bob Nicholls, Mrs Pat Vittery (retired Feb 2023), Mrs Susan Kaufman, Mrs Ann Goddard (retired Feb 2023)

Sides people:

Juliet Willey Wendy Webber Ann Watson Jenny Moore Gill Bryan Fran Bromley Rachel Reeder Christine Musgrave William Rees Pauline Meakin Jan Horton Sue Silcox

Ministry Action Team (MAT)

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Ann Goddard, Sue Dunn, Carolyn Nicholls, Pam Garrod, Bob Boulton, Grace Mainstone, Marcus Jones.

Pastoral Care

Pam Bailey, Ann Goddard, Kay George, Christine Barnes, Rev Justine Richards, Janice Hewton, Pat Whitworth, Heather Bray (Coordinator).

Building Utilisation Group (BUG)

Roger Bailey, Pam Bailey, Bob Nicholls, Nick Blundell, David Garrod, John Vittery.

Electoral Roll Officer Ms. Rachel Reeder.

Signed on behalf of the PCC,

Rev Justine Richards Vicar of Galmington

Parochial Church Council of St Michael's, Galmington, Taunton

Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31st December 2022

Notes
INCOMING RESOURCES
Voluntary income
2(a)
Activities for generating funds
2(b)
Income from investments
2( c)
Church activities
2 (d)
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Charitable activities
3(a)
Cost of generating voluntary income
3(b)
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
NET INCOMING RESOURCES
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
BALANCES B/FWD 1stJANUARY
BALANCES C/FWD 31stDECEMBER		 2022
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total

Funds
Funds		 2021
Total
49431
994
50425
12882
12882
34
34
21039
21039		 54320
6466
4
6307
83386
994
84380		 67097
91261
1990
93251
0
0		 74393
0
91261
1990
93251		 74393
-7875
-996
-8871
-7875
-996
-8871		 -7296
-7296
72336
1990
74326
64461
994
65455		 81622
74326

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Parochial Church Council of St Michael's, Galmington, Taunton

Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2022

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible
5
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
6
Cash at bank and in hand
LIABILITIES
Current Liabilities
Amounts falling due within one year
7
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
TOTAL NET ASSETS
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FUNDS
Unrestricted
8
Restricted
8		 2022
Unrestricted
Restricted Total Funds

Funds
Funds		 2021
Total Funds
0
0		 0
18487
18487
46180
994
47174		 12255
62379
64667
994
65661		 74634
205
205		 308
205
205
64462
994
65456		 308
74326
64462
994
65456		 74326
64462
994
65456		 74326
64461
64461
994
994		 72336
1990
64461
994
65455		 74326

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

, (Chairman)

The notes on pages 3 to 6 form part of these accounts.

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Notes continued

2. INCOMING RESOURCES
2.(a) Voluntary Income
Planned giving -
Collections, donations and other giving
Collections for Specific Funds
Income tax recovered
2.(b)Activities for generating funds
Events, coffee mornings
Income from utilities
2.(c) Income from investments
Bank Interest
2.(d) Income from church activities
Hall lettings
Fees
Other income - legacies and grants
Total incoming resources
3. RESOURCES EXPENDED
3. (a) Church activities
Mission and evangelism
Parish share
Clergy expenses
Church running expenses
Major repairs
Administration costs
Cost of church activities
Cost of raising funds
Specific fund expenditure
Publicity
3. (b) Cost of generating voluntary income
Fund-raising costs
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED		 2022
Unrestricted
Restricted Total Funds
Funds
Funds		 2021
Total Funds
29066
29066
11782
11782
994
994
8583
8583		 33901
4894
7362
8163
49431
994
50425		 54320
10303
10303
2579
2579		 4303
2163
12882
12882
34
34		 6466
4
13740
13740
1691
1691
5608
5608		 5681
626
0
21039
21039		 6307
83386
994
84380		 67091
3253
3253
50497
50497
2154
2154
8936
8936
9216
9216
12166
12166
3843
3843
855
855
1990
1990
341
341		 2371
50494
1631
3899
10986
1871
188
2639
314
91261
1990
93251		 74393
0
0		 0
91261
1990
93251		 74393

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4. STAFF COSTS

An administrator was employed, part-time, at a cost of £9270 (2021, 8505). No employee benefits were paid to key management personnel in this or the preceding year.

5. FIXED ASSETS
Tangible
At Cost
Piano
At 1st January 2021
3701
Additions
-
At 31st December 2021
3701
Depreciation
At 1st January 2021
3701
Charge for the year
-
At 31st December 2021
3701
Net book value at 31 December 2021
0
Net book value at 31 December 2020
0
6. DEBTORS (UNRESTRICTED FUNDS)
Tax recoverable
Other debtors
Payments in advance
7. Creditors
Amounts falling due in one year Unrestricted funds		 Piano Total
3701
-		 3701
-
3701 3701
3701
-		 3701
3701 3701
0 0
0 0
2022
2021
7232
7478
7045
4777
4210
18487
12255
2022
2021
205
308
8. Movement of funds
General funds
Reserve fund
Opening Balance
Surpus/deficit for the year
Roof fund
Emergencies fund
Lighting fund
Total general funds		 Balance b/fwd
Income
Expenditure
Balance c/fwd
64740
1045
63695
5372
5372
0
1458
1458
0
766
766
72336
0
7875
64461

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Movement of funds continued

Restricted funds - home
Town Chaplaincy
Open Door
Childrens Society
Childrens Hospice
A Rocha
Royal British Legion
Food Bank
Mind
Restricted funds - overseas
Water Aid
Christian Aid
Leprosy
Aids
Total Restricted Funds
Summary of all funds		 Balance b/fwd
Income
Expenditure
Balance c/fwd
147
147
0
147
109
147
109
147
109
147
109
249
137
249
137
147
108
147
108
262
204
262
204
186
186
0
147
109
147
109
1432
776
1432
776
147
147
0
147
109
147
109
147
109
147
109
117
117
0
558
218
558
218
1990
994
1990
994
74326
994
9865
65455

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Independent examiner's report to the PCC of St Michael's, Galmington, Taunton

This report on the financial statements of the PCC for the year ended 31 December 2022 which are set out on pages 1 to 6 is in respect of an examination carried out in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations and the Charities Act 2011 (the Act).

This report is made solely to the PCC in accordance with section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the PCC those matters I am required to state to them in an independent examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the PCC for my examination work for this report, or for the opinions I have formed.

Respective responsibilities of the PCC and the examiner.

As members of the PCC you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements: you consider that the audit requirement of the Regulations and s.144(2) of the Act does not apply and that an independent examination is needed.. It is my responsibility to issue this report on those financial statements in accordance with the terms of the Regulations.

Basis of this report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. That examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the PCC and a comparison of the financial statements presented with those records. It also includes a consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the financial statements.

Independent examiner's statement

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

  1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the2011 Act: and to prepare financial statements, which accord with the accounting records and comply with the requirements of the Act and Regulations

have not been met: or

  1. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Robert Clive Raisey FCCA

1 Church Lane Bicknoller Taunton 17th March 2023