# **The Team Parish of Leek and Meerbrook** # **Annual Report of the Parochial Church Council for the year 2020** ## **Reference and Administrative information** ## **Name of Charity** The Team Parish of Leek and Meerbrook ## **Addresses** All Saints, Compton, Leek St Chad’s House, Southfields, Leek St Edward the Confessor, Church Street, Leek, St John the Evangelist, Belle Vue, Leek St Luke’s, Fountain Street, Leek St Matthew’s, Meerbrook, Nr Leek St Paul’s, Novi Lane, Leek ## **Correspondence Address** St Edward’s Vicarage, 24 Ashenhurst Way, Leek, ST13 5SB ## **Membership** ## **For the year ended 31[st] December 2020** St. Edward’s Revd Nigel Irons Mr Philip Allcock Mrs Lynne Ball Mr Brian Hartley Dr Mel Newton Mr Peter Chatwin Mr Lewis Torr St. Luke’s & St Paul’s Revd Matt Malins Mr Iain Hall Mrs Kay Pickford Mrs Ann Goodwin Mr Chris Goodwin Mrs Rachel Billington Mr Ian Bowdery Mrs Cate Hall Co-Opted Mrs Pat Lockett ## All Saints Revd David Nicol (until 31[st] January 2020) Mr Malcolm Blaze Mrs Angela Jervis Mrs Mary Hughes Mrs Barbara Baglee Mrs Gill Blaze Mrs June Flavell ## St Matthew’s Mr Christopher Oates Mrs June Sherratt Mrs Sue Davis Mrs Christine Torr Mr Brian Wainwright ## **Warden of St Chad’s House** Miss Rachel Moore ## **Warden of Leek** Mr Robert McGuiness (Lay Chair) ## **Bank** Team Account: Lloyds TSB, Leek ## **Examiner** Mr John Alexander ## **Team Rector** Revd Nigel Irons (Chair) 1 ## **Structure, governance and management** The Leek Team ministry was established in 1979, the Parishes and Benefices of St Edward’s & St John’s, All Saints, and St Luke’s & St Paul’s, uniting together at that time. The Parish of St Matthew (Benefice dissolved) united with the new Parish of Leek in 1983 to create the present Parish of Leek and Meerbrook. The present constitution designates the overall governance of the Parish to the PCC with many direct functions of oversight undertaken by the four DCC’s. The Parochial Church Council (PCC) is a registered charity number 1137749. ## **Appointment of Trustees** Appointment of PCC members is governed by the Church Representation Rules. Members of the PCC are elected for a 1 year period by agreement of the APCM. PCC members are recruited from the different congregations through the notice of the APCM, the District ADCM’s, weekly newsletters and though announcements during services of the churches. ## **Induction and Training** There is currently no formal process of induction and training for new members of the PCC. Some individual PCC members have attended training organised by the Diocese. ## **Organisation** The Pastoral Scheme provided for the creation of four District Church Councils of St Edward’s and St John’s, St Luke’s and St Paul’s, St Matthew’s and All Saints. Each of the DCCs is answerable under the Scheme to the PCC but each has delegated responsibility under the authority of the PCC to promote the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to the doctrines and practices of the Church of England in their own district. Each District produces it’s own accounts which are then consolidated into the Team Account. There is a standing committee comprised of the treasurer, secretary, team clergy and the Warden of Leek. ## **The Maude Trust** Attached to St Edward’s Church is the Maude Trust which was established as a separate Trust vested in the Diocesan Trust at the end of 2006 to administer the proceeds of the sale of the Maude Institute. The objects of the Trust Deed can be varied by the ADCM of St Edward’s Church and the trustees are appointed by the ADCM of St Edward’s Church. ## **St Chad’s House** St Chad’s House is a centre of spirituality, healing and retreat in the Parish. The house is maintained by the Hermione Warren Trustees. The Warden of St Chad’s (currently Mike Fitzsimmons) is a PCC appointment and the warden is accountable to the PCC. There is no salary with the post of Warden. ## **The Education Trust (St Matthew’s)** This trust is a combination of once separate charities which were set up to help the poor and needy of the Leekfrith Parish, especially in areas of education. Education needs are presently the agreed purpose of this charity. It is served by 3 trustees. ## **The Reverend J. Turner Trust (St Matthew’s)** This trust was established by the said incumbent of St Matthew’s Church to help the poor and needy in the Leekfrith Parish. It is served by 3 trustees. ## **The Roger Morris Trust (St Matthew’s)** This charity was established in the 17[th] century by the Reverend Roger Morris originally from Upper Hulme. It is used for the purpose of purchasing bibles for Blackshaw Moor School leavers. It is served by 3 trustees. ## **Keyworth Trust (All Saints)** 2 The Keyworth is an invested sum of money left to the church by the Reverend Keyworth former priest of All Saints Parish as it was. It is served by three trustees. ## **Risk Assessment** Currently there are sufficient funds in the DCC accounts to meet our commitments. However the District of St Luke’s & St Paul’s is projecting that unless it’s income increases it may be unable to meet it’s full allocated payment of the Parish Share during 2018, at which point the PCC would need to review the situation and may wish to speak to the Diocesan Lay Assessors. Regular monitoring of the DCC accounts is undertaken by the relevant DCCs through finance or standing committees and appointed Treasurers. All major expenditure is planned and approved by the appropriate DCCs. ## **Policies and Procedures** The Team has the following Policies which are reviewed annually: Conflict of Interests Safeguarding Vulnerable Beneficiaries There are procedures in place for ensuring that the church buildings are kept in good repair, are secure, well maintained and safe. The churches have been inspected under the Diocesan scheme for asbestos and a report is available to contractors. ## **Fabric** **St Edward’s** have a Fabric Committee to monitor the use and safety of the premises. **St Luke’s and St Paul’s** have a Development Advisory Panel which acts as a buildings/premises/fabric sub-committee and meets to keep both buildings in good order and reports to the DCC. **All Saints** have a Fabric Committee that monitors the use and safety of the premises. **St Matthew’s** DCC monitors the safety of the church and churchyard through a dedicated working group. ## **Objectives and Activities** ## **Objectives** The primary objective of the PCC is the promotion of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to the doctrines and practices of the Church of England. The PCC works in cooperation with the Clergy Team in promoting in the parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. ## **The main objectives of the PCC are to seek ways of:** ## 1. **Discovering the Heart of God:** through prayer and worship that is faithful, creative and honouring to God and where each member of our congregation has opportunity to discover their gifts and exercise their ministry. ## 2. **Growing Disciples:** by a commitment to sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with our community and amongst our families and those with whom we work and by helping one another to grow and learn in our Christian faith. ## **3. Reaching New Generations:** through making the most of the contacts we have through baptisms, weddings and other contacts with that generation of people who are largely absent from our church communities, supporting our local schools and exploring new forms of worship to appeal to a new generation. ## 4. **Transforming Communities:** by making our buildings available and hospitable to other community groups, looking for ways in which we can best serve those in most need and having a wider, global vision and a commitment to justice and peace in the world. ## 5. **Practising Generosity:** 3 by creating a welcoming church open to all with a culture of generosity in our giving to the church and wider concerns. In addition the PCC is responsible for the good maintenance of the fabric of six church buildings, a function delegated to the DCCs. ## **Activities to meet these objectives** We seek to fulfil these objectives through: 1. Offering rich and varied patterns of worship embracing both traditional and contemporary styles 2. Providing a range of activities for children and young people 3. Actively supporting our church schools 4. Working with other churches in the town through Churches Together in Leek and District. 5. Supporting for our Mission Partners from a variety of Mission organisations and development agencies. 6. The creation of networks of pastoral care for the congregation and parishioners 7. Small groups for learning and fellowship 8. Encouraging the use of our buildings by the local community. 9. Participation in the wider life of the town. ## **Volunteers** We have a considerable number of active volunteers. Volunteers support the work of the PCC through: 1. Leading worship as lesson readers, intercessors, flower arranging, musicians, preachers, servers and chalice assistants. 2. Exercising leadership and planning strategy through the PCC, DCCs and the Leadership and Standing Committees. 3. Sharing in the mission of the church through enquirer’s courses, leading work for children and young people and in new expressions of church. 4. Taking responsibility for the strategic vision and forward planning of the church. 5. Undertaking pastoral care through teams for visiting the sick, bereaved and those to be baptised. 6. The management of the buildings and some regular maintenance and cleaning tasks. 7. Undertaking fundraising activities as necessary. 8. Leading small groups such as home groups and the Mother’s Union. 9. Running Lunch Clubs and the Community Café. - 10.Serving as foundation governors of our church schools. ## **Grants and Donations** In addition to occasional donations for special appeals, the DCCs have agreed to give donations to the following organisations annually: The Church of England Children’s Society, the Church Mission Society, World Vision, Farm Africa and Christian Aid. As a PCC we give an annual donation to USPG. All DCC’s also make grants to the Team Youth Worker Project. ## **Achievements and Performance** |**Statistical information**|**2018**|**2019**|**2020**| |---|---|---|---| |Number of Baptisms|51|55|4| |Number of Marriages|12|15|9| |Number of Funerals|143|107|110| |Average Sunday Attendance|||| |Adults|302|281|-| |Children|37|40|-| |Worshipping Community*|||| |Adults|408|403|413| |Children|51|59|60| 4 |**_Electoral Roll_**|**_APCM2018_**|**_APCM2018_**|**_APCM 2019_**|**_APCM2020_**|| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |St Edward's and St John's||117|165|118|| |St Luke's and St Paul's||152|152|118|| |All Saints||80|63|66|| |St Matthew's||50|57|50|_2020 is a provisional fgure to be_| |_confrmed_|||||| |**TOTAL**||**447**|**437**|**352**|| _*The Worshipping Community includes any person who attends a church in the Parish at least once a month (weekly services) or once a quarter (monthly services), or would do so if not prevented by illness, infirmity or temporary absence_ ## **Review of the Year** ## _**Team Rectors Report by Revd Nigel Irons**_ Clearly 2020 was an exceptional year and this is reflected in the pages of this report. I would like to express my thanks to Revd Matt Malins (Team Vicar of St Luke's and St Paul’s) and Rachel Moore (Wardens of St Chad’s House) for the close working relationship we have maintained both via Zoom and meeting in person when restrictions allowed. We continued to meet together regularly on Monday mornings in some form throughout most of the year when we said Morning Prayer followed by a staff meeting where we shared with one another whatever was happening in our lives and ministries and discussed issues related to the Parish as a whole. Midday Prayer on Tuesdays and Thursdays was suspended once the first lockdown began and did not resume before the end of the year. I would also like to record my best wishes to Revd David Nicol for his retirement which began at the end of January, and for his ministry in the Team Parish which we celebrated at a Team Service at All Saints Church on Sunday 19[th] January. During the year Matt and I attended one meeting of the Almshouses Trust (of which we are exofficio members) in January. For the remainder of the year the business of the Trust was conducted by the exchange of emails which worked very successfully. There were no team services, confirmations, Messy Church meetings or other team events during the year due to Covid restrictions. However I am very grateful to Malcolm Blaze and Angela Jervis at All Saints and Chris Oates and June Sherratt at St Matthew’s for their cooperation during these difficult times and their commitment to maintaining the life of their churches and pastoral care of their congregations as we all navigated our way through lockdown, as well as to Mr Robert McGuiness, Warden of Leek, for his ongoing help and support. Once lockdown restrictions were eased to permit services to take place in churches once again the assistance of a number of retired priests was greatly appreciated, especially in the Districts of All Saints and St Matthew’s which are currently in vacancy. I have reproduced below the Vicar’s Reports from each individual District to give a fuller picture of the life of the Team. ## **St Edward’s Vicars Report** This report is related to my role as Vicar of St Edward’s and does not therefore include wider issues across the team relating to my position as Team Rector. Clearly 2020 was a year like no other for our church, our nation and our world. The Coronavirus pandemic impacted deeply on the conduct of all our lives and new ways of engaging in our ministry of sharing the Gospel and strengthening and building the Kingdom of God had to be discovered and developed. The following report documents the events of this most exceptional of years. At 10.30am on Sunday 19[th] January a Team Service of Thanksgiving for the Ministry of Father David Nicol was held at All Saints Church to mark the fact that he would be retiring at the end of the month due to health issues. Father David and his wife Jeanette continued to live in their home at Hill View and later in the Year Father David joined the ranks of retired clergy operating in the Deanery as he was given Permission to Officiate. 5 The following Sunday afternoon Trinity Church hosted the annual Churches Together Week of Prayer for Christian Unity service. During January and February I continued to take an RE lesson on Monday afternoon at St Edward's Academy taking the form of an Agape Meal and a reflection on the practice and meaning of Holy Communion. I also finalised arrangements for my planned Sabbatical which was due to start at the beginning of June. From Friday 21[st] February - Sunday 23[rd] February 42 members of St Edward’s Church and Trinity Church enjoyed an excellent joint Weekend Away at Willersley Castle Hotel on the edge of Matlock. The theme was _What’s the story?_ and our guest speaker was Helen Kirk, Chair of the Chester & Stoke-on-Trent Methodist District. The annual Lent Course began in the Parlour on Wednesday 4[th] March based on the film _The Shack._ Only the first two sessions of this course were able to take place before lockdown intervened. The announcement of a national lockdown on Monday 16[th] March was the beginning of a new and exciting journey into online ministry with a steep learning curve during the initial phases. During that first week I recorded video clips of myself in church doing all the link announcements for next Sunday’s Mothering Sunday service and then put together our first online service which was published on You Tibe that weekend. I also met with Paul Brooks who offered to bring his own video recording equipment to church for the following weeks so we could get a much better quality image resolution. Massive thanks are due to Paul for his input into all the in-church filming over the coming months when we met up at St Edward’s for an afternoon each month shooting the footage for the following month. At one point, when it looked as though we may not be allowed into the church for much longer, we shot three months’ worth of links to make sure we would not run out! I would also like to thank Diccon & Sandra Pearce, Jo Smith and Vickie Ainslie for providing a musical ending to our online service every week as well as all those of you who have recorded Bible Readings and prayers and who have taken part in the Peace. It’s been really good to have had many people involved in this and I know that viewers of the online service have appreciated seeing the familiar faces of other members of the congregation during this time. We were permitted to hold our Annual District Church Meeting and Annual Parochial Church Meeting physically in church but apart from that physical meetings of more than six Trustees were discouraged or prohibited. Throughout lockdown I have worked very closely with Lynne and Philip as Churchwardens and we have met every week to review the pastoral care of members of the congregation, complete risk assessments and make strategic decisions about opening times for the church, funeral arrangements and the restarting and timing of Sunday services. I do need to express my particular thanks to them for their invaluable and enthusiastic support and for all the help and assistance they have been to others during these past difficult months, as well as their willingness to continue in their demanding roles. I addition to working with them I have consulted with the DCC Standing Committee and also with the DCC as a whole on the subject of the manner in which Holy Communion is administered. Many thanks also are due to our verger Alison Capper who has continued to provide administrative support in the church office throughout the restrictions; to Sheila Allcock for producing our weekly newsletter; to Melody Cartledge for cleaning the church a number of times most weeks so that it could remain open; to our Fabric team led by Brian Hartley and Ian Paton who have continued to care for the church building and also to Lynne Ball, Sheila Allcock, Christine Nixon and their team at Storyfinders who have taken the opportunity to restart the group as and when the guidelines have allowed this. I was contacted by Moorlands Radio when the pandemic began and am grateful to them for the opportunity to deliver a five minute _Thought for the Day_ at 9.10am on Sunday morning once every three weeks. On a personal note, my already once postponed three month Sabbatical during June, July and August, which was to include a trip to our link Diocese of Qu’Appelle in Canada, had to be postponed again due to Covid and will probably now take place in 2022. During the year I have worked on a project to facilitate livestreaming from St Edward’s church, and with help and assistance from my stepson Marius and additional advice from 6 Matt Malins succeeded in installing a balanced audio feed directly from the church sound desk into the office PC. I was then able to purchase and install a fibre-optic cable, a webcam adapter and some splitters to send the feed from the font camera (which providentially was installed just before lockdown on 12[th] March!) to the office PC. This made livestreaming of funeral services possible and the first funeral we did this for was the service for Mary Bentley on 14[th] December. The ultimate goal is to livestream our Sunday services also but before that can happen a link needs to be spliced into the office PC from the laptop used in church so that images that appear on the screens in church can be sent directly to the livestream feed. Our usual calendar of social events was not possible during 2020 but I am sure that the catering team stand ready to resume their fantastic work once regulations permit! Also, none of the events we had planned in celebration of the 700[th] Anniversary of the dedication of the church to St Edward the Confessor were able to take place but it was wonderful that Bishop Michael was able to join us for our service of Celebration and Holy Communion on our 700[th] Anniversary Sunday in October. Work continued on reordering plans for St Edward’s and we were granted Faculty approval for the stage platform area and revised handrail to the balcony. There have been ongoing discussions about the new entrance arrangements and they have not yet approved the automatic opening mechanisms to the entrance doors. Planning approval has also been sought for this work and the Local Authority have requested one or two changes which our architect also needs to run past the DAC. In December our choirmaster Diccon Pearce and cameraman/recording technician Paul Brooks put a great deal of work into recording individual choir members singing in the church in the hope of producing a number of online carols for our Christmas services. Sadly there were some synchronicity problems and, in the end, only one carol, _Ding dong merrily on high,_ made the final cut with some trimmed down versions of others being made available on the website. Nonetheless the whole endeavour was well worthwhile undertaking and I would like to record my thanks to everyone who took part. During December Paul Brooks and I also linked up with St Luke’s and St Paul’s to produce a Team Carol Service with contributions from all the churches in the parish which was very well received, and Julie Pettit also organised a cast of children whose mums and dads filmed them making video contributions which were woven together in an excellent online Nativity service. Thanks to all involved in these projects, too! No school services or church visits from St Edward’s Academy were possible during 2020, but I was able to continue to offer pastoral support and encouragement to the RE department and to provide online assemblies marking significant festivals in the Christian year. Club Day was also cancelled so we look forward to the possibility of it taking place again once restrictions allow. In my role as chaplain to Staffordshire Moorlands District Council I liaised with local police about arrangements for Remembrance Sunday and conducted a ceremony at the Monument on Remembrance Sunday which was not open to the public but was livestreamed on Leek TV as well as the usual ceremony at the monument in St Edward’s churchyard on Remembrance Day itself. I was also invited to continue to lead prayers before the council meetings which all took place online. It was not been possible to conduct Memorial Services after March 2020 due to social distancing restrictions so there are currently a significant number of families who we are waiting for the opportunity to invite to these services once we are able to start holding them again. No services of Holy Communion have been able to take place in care homes in the parish. Although it has created much heartache for families to have to observe restrictions on the numbers attending funerals it was good that the government changed its policy and started permitting these services to happen in church buildings in June. Previous to this they had only permitted indoor funeral services to take place at crematoria which puzzled me. I raised this issue with the Diocese and, via our MP Karen Bradley, with the Cabinet Office, pointing out that herding mourners from a large area into one building created more risk in terms of infection spread than allowing them to lake place locally with minimal travel distance in buildings that would be used much less frequently. I presume that many other 7 people must have made the same point which may have contributed to the subsequent change in policy. For me personally one of the most difficult aspects of the restrictions was that I was prevented from ministering to those who were dying either in hospital or in care homes. On at least three occasions I was unable to administer prayers for the dying to individuals, sometimes members of the congregation, because of the isolation requirements. Whist I fully understand the rationale behind the rules it was very painful to have been prevented from bringing this means of comfort to those in their final hours, and could only pray instead from a distance asking our heavenly Father to draw alongside them in a tangible way. I conducted the funerals of four members of our church family; Mary Bentley, Blanche Lovatt, Edna Rogers and Graham Turner. Each will be sadly missed and we give thanks for the certain knowledge that they are now in the hands of our heavenly Father and free from the trials and sufferings of this life. Normally I would end this report with thankful acknowledgement of all those whose varied ministries have contributed so much to the life and witness of St Edward’s Church. However, for the larger part of 2020 most of those ministries were unable to take place so instead I want to simply thank you all for every act of kindness, every practical exercise of the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and every demonstration of His love which has touched the lives of your families, friends and neighbours through your obedience to His call to be those through whom the gospel is made visible in our broken world. Encouragingly, despite the difficulties we have faced, four new people started regularly attending St Edward’s church during the year and many more have taken the opportunity to join us via the online services on our YouTube channel. During October an average of 128 people per week watched at least part of a service online in addition to those attending physically in the church. In addition to my role as Vicar of St Edward’s and St John’s I have also served in the following capacities during the year: Team Rector of Leek & Meerbrook Member of Leek Deanery Chapter Member of Leek Deanery Synod Member of Lichfield Diocesan Synod Trustee of Leek Almshouses Trustee of Maude Trust Director of St Edward’s Academy including serving as: Member of Teaching & Learning Committee (May-December) Link Governor for Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools Moderator of Churches Together in Leek and District Chaplain to the Mayor of Leek Chaplain to Staffordshire Moorlands District Council Diocesan Ministry Development Reviewer Surrogate for Leek Deanery Street Pastor _(February only)_ I attended the following events in 2020 as part of my wider Diocesan responsibilities: 21[st] January Deanery Synod @ Milton 14[th ] November Diocesan Synod via Zoom 17[th] November Shaping for Mission via Zoom 24[th] November Shaping for Mission via Zoom 7[th] December Shaping for Mission via Zoom Revd Nigel Irons ## **St Luke’s & St Paul’s Vicar’s Report** If you had told me in 2019 what 2020 was going to be like, I wouldn’t have believed you. As a nation we have experiences something that has been unprecedented. But rather than focusing on the challenges that Covid has brought I thought it would be good to think about those things that I am thankful for. 8 The internet and current technology. Had social distancing been in place 20 years ago I doubt our nation and church would have fared so well. We have been able to keep in touch with each other through zoom and other similar software. We have put services online, with at home content from all over our town. Church has happened in people’s homes like never before. All this has been made possible by modern means. I truly thank God for this and his provision and pray that he blesses us through it in the future. Willingness to change. As a community we have adapted in so many ways to how we meet as a church. Physically and spiritually, this has presented us with challenges that we never would have expected. The US Marines are known to say “Improvise, adapt and overcome” and that is exactly what we have done. Limits on gathering and singing have hurt us all. Yet when last minute changes have been made, they have been welcomed with understanding and positivity. As incumbent I am so grateful for the way in which our church has been willing to change in these months. So I thank you all for your attitude and patience. Community Spirit. Scripture says that we would be known as followers of Christ, by the way in which we love one another. Being incumbent allows me to see much more of what is going on in the church community and what I see is that St Luke’s and St Paul’s is a community that does love another. The way in which we have supported and prayed for each other is a real testament to the strength of our church. We are by no means perfect and there is always room for improvement. But I think that we need to celebrate our support of each other and continue to demonstrate our faith through our attitude of love. So, looking forward, what are my hopes and prayers for 2021? I wish I could meet with myself from 5 years ahead to ask what to prepare for, but that isn’t possible. I hope and pray that as restrictions are lifted, that our church is able to return to free and flourishing worship of God for all ages. There is natural desire to go back to the familiar patterns of before, but I don’t think that will be entirely possible. These 12 months have changed us as people and a nation. There are things from our past that we are going to have to say goodbye to. And there are new opportunities ahead that we must embrace. As yet I don’t know what they are. But I ask you to do this. Please pray for us! Pray for the church, pray for the leadership, and pray for me. Pray that God will make it clear what we need to do and that the path is easy. Most importantly pray that ‘His will is done, on earth as in heaven.’ Revd Matt Malins ## **All Saints Vicar’s Report** This is the Annual Vicar’s Report completed by Angela Jervis & Malcolm Blaze, the District Church Wardens. The year 2020, has been an extraordinary year for All Saints, not only due to the retirement on ill health of our priest, Fr David Nicol, in January, but also the World’s Coronavirus/Covid19 pandemic, the biggest challenge this century. At the end of January 2020 All Saints’ Church entered a period of Vacancy (previously known as an Interregnum) with the departure of our priest, Fr David Nicol. We hosted a united Parish service of farewell service on Sunday 18 January. The then Archdeacon (who was later in 2020 appointed 12th Bishop of Staffordshire) the Ven. Matthew Parker met with the DCCs of all Saints’ and St Matthew’s, explaining the process for this period (known as a Section 11 meeting). The Team Rector, the Revd Nigel Irons (who was later in 2020 appointed Rural Dean of Leek) was appointed to oversee the day to day running of All Saints’ Church, working with, and supporting the district church wardens. Their first task was to build up a Rota of Priests who would preside at the Sunday and Thursday services. We would like to offer our sincere thanks to Fr Roger Harley, Fr Paul Myers, Revd Preb Laurence Price, Revd Carol Richardson, Revd Maureen Tideswell, & Fr Terry Warner for their continuing support during our Vacancy Period. The United Kingdom entered a first period of ‘Lockdown’, due to the COVID-19 / Coronavirus Pandemic on 16 March 2020. With the newly enforced National Lockdown protocols, from 22 9 March 2020 we were required to close-down all normal operations. This meant people should, if possible, work from home, restrict travel, social distancing and more. For All Saints this meant that all public services were suspended. People could only have restricted access to the building to undertake essential maintenance and structural checks, (our wardens completed weekly checks on the buildings). For the congregation this resulted in a period of wilderness and isolation. For the first time that we were not able to gather together to complete Lent, the Holy week journey was an individual walk with Jesus, and no great corporate celebrations for Easter, Ascension, Pentecost, or Trinity Sunday. It felt very strange having to provide, and then use services on your own either by email or in a printed booklet. A big thank you, to David Picken who produced the service booklets each week, and a big thank you to Gina Matthews who helped to distribute them by post, or hand delivery. At the same time, we had to close the office, with our administrator, Gina providing a service by phone and email from her home. All hall hirers ceased operating, with the knockon effect of an unexpected loss of income. With clear advice from the Diocese, we worked diligently to implement our Covid-Safe Plan, writing nine risk assessments for both the church and the hall. This was challenging feat, due to the moveable feast of received instructions within a landscape rapidly changing guidance. The Nave was completely rearranged as pews had to be moved out and individual chairs (or bubbles of two or more) positioned in compliance to the two-metre distancing requirement. Extensive signage for the floor along with notices strategical placed around the church. Hand sanitising stations were set up and a one-way system was introduced. When we were finally allowed to re-open on 18 June, for private prayer only, we aimed to provide a space that felt safe and secure for our congregation. At the same time, we ensured that all hall hirers compiled with the Covid guidance and required them to completed risk assessments for each class. Cleaning equipment and substances were made available for both the church and hall. By Sunday 12 July we were allowed to participate in Socially distanced public worship. There were restrictions such as everyone had to wear a face mask, no singing or playing of wind instruments, replacing applause instead of handshaking / hugging / kissing during the peace. The sacrament could only be shared in one kind (wafer), the priest receiving the wine on behalf of the congregation. Fr Terry Warner led that emotionally charged first service. We were pleased to welcome Bishop Michael to preside at our Eucharist on 9 August. Many of our visiting clergy have commentated on what a fantastic job had been done on securing a very safe environment in the church for the congregation to continue worshiping. With the continuing lifting of restrictions, we were able to celebrate Christmas, albeit in a scaled down way. We enjoyed a beautiful Festival of 9 Lessons & Carols in which a choir made up of All Saints’ members and folk from other local churches, was conducted by Tony Thorley. This was the first time over nine months that live singing was heard. The Midnight Mass was held in our church that shone with over 1000 candles were lit to prepare for the Lord’s birth, and in a time of darkness to show the Light of Christ. It is true to say that our church and congregation have had a very tough year in 2020. Yet we worked together, supported one another, and as we press onwards in our joint pilgrimage, slowly we will see the glimmer of light illuminating a new fresh beginning and during 2021, start to plan a new chapter in the life in All Saints’ Church, Compton. Angela Jervis & Malcolm Blaze (Churchwardens) ## **St Matthew’s Vicar’s Report** June Sherratt & Chris Oates (Churchwardens) 10 ## **PCC Report** The PCC met once on 11[th] February and due to Covid regulations the APCM for the year 2019 did not take place until 29[th] October 2020 at St Edward’s Church when the Annual Report was approved. The annual accounts were not complete and permission was obtained from the Charity Commission to delay submission of these until a later date. There were no other physical or virtual meetings of the PCC in 2020. Revd Nigel Irons ## **Churches Together in Leek and District Report** CTLD held its first and only Forum Meeting of the year at Trinity Church at 7.30pm on Wednesday 5[th] February. Once Covid restrictions were announced in March the Enabling Group agreed to suspend the rest of the annual programme until further notice. As Secretary Anthony Matthewson forwarded any salient information to CTLD members via email throughout the year. Leek Church Leaders met at the home of Eddie Gorniak on Thursday 12[th] March and continued to meet via Zoom in July, September and December to share their experiences of lockdown and support and pray for one another. Revd Nigel Irons ## **Leek Deanery Synod Report** The Deanery Synod met only once at St Philp & St James’ Church, Milton on 23[rd] January when Bill Mask was the guest speaker on the subject of _Finding God at work in the world._ Our Rural Dean Brian Statham retired in July and our Assistant Rural Dean Alan Betts retired in September, leaving the Deanery bereft of clergy leadership and with only three full time priests still in post with five vacancies. Revd Nigel Irons ## **Warden of St. Chad’s House -** _**Report by Rachel Moore**_ **Warden of Leek -** _**Report by Robert McGuiness**_ ## **Financial Review** ## **Overview** To understand the full picture it is important to consider the particular situation in each individual DCC with reference to their individual accounts which can be made available on request. However, it is important to continue to note that despite the extremely healthy balance sheet in terms of reserves which are largely restricted, our annual outgoings on the maintenance of the life and worship of churches in the Team are not covered by the regular giving of the members of our congregations, and there is a significant shortfall between the two. Within the Team there are significant differences of wealth and this has caused some tensions in the past, however as and when the new constitution comes into play each district will then become a parish with legally recognised responsibility for the stewardship of its own finances. ## **Reserves** There is no formal PCC policy on reserves. Each DCC has its own policy depending on their priorities and the nature of their assets. Much of what is held in reserve is either restricted or an endowment which cannot be spent. It is necessary with large and historic church buildings to hold reserves for emergencies as well as to meeting ongoing costs. ## **Funding Sources** Our principle sources of funding come from regular giving by members of our congregations (some of which is gift aided), legacies, fees from occasional offices and interest and returns on our investments. In addition to these there are other donations. 11 The largest item of expenditure in 2020 was the payment of parish share to the Diocese which was generously discounted by approximately 11½% due to the effects of Coronavirus. St Edward’s has two part-time paid staff, an administrator and verger, and St Luke's and All Saints also both employ a part-time administrator. ## **Investments** The average value of investments has fluctuated due to variations in the financial market. ## _**Accounts to follow**_ On behalf of the Leek and Meerbrook Team Ministry PCC: Revd Nigel Irons, Team Rector May 2021 12 THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF LEEK & MEERBROOK STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES For the year ended 31 December 2020 CV-ABAS Limited Tall trees Park Road Leek Staffordshire ST13 8JS THE PAROCIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF LEEK & MEERBROOK For the year ended 31" De¢ember 2020 Parish Districts The Church of St Edward the Confessor Church Street Leek Staffordshire St John The EvangelSst's Church Belle Vue Leek Staffordshire All saints, Church Compton Leek Staffordshire St Luke's Church Fountain Street Leek Staffordshire St Paul's Church Novi Lane Leek Staffordshire St Matthews Church Meerbrook Leek Staffordshire THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF LEEK & MEERBROOK For the year ended 31" December 2020 Cle & Treasurers in Office St Edward's Church Team Rector.. Rev N Irons Trea5urer.' Mr A Leese St John's Church Team Rector: Rev N Irons Trea5urer- Ms B Tunnlcliffe All Saints, Church Team Vicar.. Vacant Treasurer: Mrs G Blaze St Luke's and St Paul's Church Team Vicar: Rev M Malins Treasurer.. Mrs C Vaughan St Matthe￿$ Church Team Vicar.. Vacant Treasurer: Mrs J Sherratt St Chad's House Warden.. Miss R Moore Treasurer to the PCC Mr R Mcguiness Inde endent Examiner John Alexander THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF LEEK & MEERBROOK STATEME1￿ OF MEMBERS RESPONSIBIUTIES Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the members to prepare financial statements for each financial year that give a true and fair view of the Parochial Church Council's financial activities during the year and of Its financial position at the end of the year. In preparing financial statements giving a true and fairview. the members should follow best prèctice and.. al select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently,. bl make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent- cl state whether applicable Accounting Standards and Statements of Recommended Practice have been followed, subject to any departure5 di5cP05ed and explained in the finantial 5tatementS,' and dl prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to assume that the charity will continue in business. The members are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity, and which enable them to both ascertain the financial positlon of the charity and ensure that the financial statement5 comply with the Charities Act 2011 and the SORP 2015. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the chority and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detettion of fraud and other irregularities. THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF LEEK & MEER&ROOK STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES For the year ended 31 December 2020 Note Unrestrirted Restricted Endowment funds funds funils Total 2020 Total 2019 INCOMING RESOURCES Incoming resources from generated funds - Voluntary income Activities for generating funds Investment income Incoming resource5 from church actlvities incoming resources TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 21al 21bl 21cl 131,152 I,(K)4 71,045 131,152 1,004 71,045 255.098 12,947 70,931 21dl 21el 17,792 843 17,792 843 50,057 2,254 391,287 221,836 221,836 RESOURCES EXPENDED C05t of generating funds Fundraising trading costs Church Activities Missionary and charitable giving Ministry costs Governance costs 31al 811 811 5,620 31bl 31cl 31dl 14,256 261,967 2.777 279,812 14,256 261,967 2,777 279,812 16,357 367.056 4,175 393,209 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED NET INCOMING/IOUTGOINGI RESOURCES BEFORE TRANSFERS 157,9751 157,9751 11,9221 GROSS TRANSFERS BETWEEN FUNDS NET INCOMINGIIOUTGOINGI RF- IURCES BEFORE OTHER RELJGNISED GAINS/ILOSSESI 157,9751 157,9751 11,9221 OTHER RECOGNISED GAINSIILOSSESI Gains/lLossesl on investment assets On disposal On revaluation 25,514 132,4611 2,329,763 2,297,302 25,514 132,4611 3,033,051 3,000,590 288,447 286,524 2,746,527 3,033,051 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS BALANCES BIF AT I JANUARY 703,288 703,288 ST BALANCES CIF AT 31 DECEMBER THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF LEEK AND MEERBROOK BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31" DECEMBER 2020 Note Total 2020 Total 2019 FIXED ASSETS Tangible Fixed Assets Investment Assets 234,218 2,448,232 2,682,450 233.000 2,422,717 2,655,717 CURRENT ASs￿s Stock Income Tax Recoverable Prepayments and Accrued Income Other Debtors Cash at Bank and On Deposit 1506 11,397 3,408 9,942 351,644 377,897 1,026 17,186 3,188 9,843 362,551 393.793 LIABILITIES., AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR NET CURRENT ASS￿5 NET ASSETS 59,756 318,141 3,000,590 16,459 377,334 3,033,051 FUNDS Unrestricted DCC Fund5 Restricted Funds Endowment Funds 2,297,302 703,288 3,000,590 2,329,763 703,288 3,033,051 Signed on behalf of The Parochial Church Council of Leek & Meerbrook PCC Chairman.. Rev N Irons Warden of Leek.. Mr R McGuinness Date.. THE PAROCHIALCHURCH COUNCIL OF LEEK & MEERBROOK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 December 2020 I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 together with applicable accounting stanilards and the Charities SORP. The financial statements have been prepared under the historic c05t convention except for the valuation of investment assets, which are shown at market value. Funds General funds represent the funds of the PCC that are not subject to any regulations regarding their use and are available for application on the general purposes of the PCC. Funds designated for a partlcular purpose by the PCC are a150 unrestricted. The accounts inclyde all transactions, assets and liabilitie5 for which the PCC is resporhsible 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. Incoming Resources VoluntLTry income and capital sources Collectlons are ￿CognISed when received by or on behalf of the PCC. Planned givlng receivable ut)der covenant Is recognised only when received. Income tax recoverable on covenants or gift aid donations is recogni5ed when the income is recogni5ed. Grants and legacies to the PCC are accounted for as 500n as the PCC is notified of its legal entitlement and the amount due. Funds raised by the fete. garden party and similar events are accounted for gross. Sales of book5 and magazines from the church bookstall are accounted for gr05S. Other ordint7ry income Rental income from the letting of church premises is recognlsed when the rental is due. THE PAROCHIALCHURCH COUNCIL OF LEEK & MEERBROOK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31" Oecember 2020 I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES Icontinuedl Incomefrom investment5 Dividends and interest are accounted for when receivable. Tax recoverable on such income is recognised In the same accounting year. Resources Used GrGntS Grants and donatioris are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, if that award creates a binding obligation on the PCC. Activities directly relating to the work of the Church The dlocesan quota or parlsh share 15 accounted for when payable. Any quota unpaid at 31, December provided for in these account5 as an operational (though not a legall liability and is shown as a creditor in the Balance Sheet. Goins ond losses on investments (unreolisedj Realised gains or losses are recognised when investments are sold. Unrealised gains or losses are accounted for on the revaluation of investments at 31" December. Ftxed Assets Consecrated lund and buildings t7nd moveable churchfurnishings Consecrated and beneficed property is excluded from the accounts by S.1012llal of the Charities Act 2014. No value is placed on moveable chur¢h furni5hing5 held by the churchwarden5 on special trust forthe PCC and which require a faculty for disposal since the PCC consider5 this to be inalienable property. All expenditure incurred during the year on consecrated or benefice buildings and moveable church furnishings, whether maintenance or improvement, Is written off as expenditure in the Statement of Financial Actwities and separately disclosed. Land Land is valued at its historic cost and is not depreciated on the basis that it has an infinite useful economic life. THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF LEEK & MEERBROOK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 December 2020 I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES Icontinuedl Freehold Properties All properties are shown at their open market value as at 31" December. No depreciation is charged on anv of these properties. No depreciation is charged on investment propertie5 in accordance with the generally accepted practice set out in SSAP19. In the opinion of the members of the PCC to depreciate investment properties would not give a true and falr vlew as the assets are held for the investment potential and therefore need to reflett current values. It is the PCC policy to maintain in a state of sound repair and therefore it is considered that the lives of the properties are 50 long and their residual values so high that the annual depreciation charge and accumulated depreciation is not material. Accordingly, and a5 set out in FRS15, no depreciation is provided on other propertie5 Used for church activities. Fixed Assets Otherflxtures. fitting and office equipment Equipment used within the church premises is depreciated on a straight line basis over 10 years. Individual items of equipment with a purchase price of £1,500 or less are wrltten off when the asset is acquired. Investments Investments are valued at market value at 31, December. Current Asset5 Amounts owing to the PCC at 31" December in respect of fees, rents or other Income are shown as debtor5 less provision for amounts that may prove uncollectable. Short-term deposit5 include cash held on deposit either with the C6F Church of England Funds or at the bank. Un-Re5tricted Funds Funds held as Unrestricted in individual DCC accounts have been treated as Reslricled in these PCC accounts as they are not available lo any other DCC or lo the PCC itself and are therefore Reslricled for the sole use of the DCC to which they were given. For information the amounts ofthese funds held by each DCC are as follows.. All Saints £1,313,955 St Edward's & Sl John's £18,944 Sl Luke's & St Paul's £10,506 Sl Matthew's £40,680 THE PAROCHIALCHURCH COUNCILOF LEEKAND MEERBROOK STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES For the year ended 31" December 2020 2. INCOMING RESOURCES Unrestricted Restricted Endowment fund5 funds fund5 Total 2020 Total 2019 21al. Voluntary Income Planned giving Gift aid and covenants Income tax recoverable Other planned giving -ollection (open platel Sundry Donations Grants Donations & Appeals Legacies 58,328 18,714 18,697 11,092 10,394 5,908 20 7,999 131.152 58,328 18,714 18,697 11.092 10,394 5,908 20 7,999 131,152 56,357 29,483 20,688 21,883 10,568 7,133 2,687 106,300 255,098 21bl. Activities for generating fund5 Fund raising events 1,004 1,004 12,947 1,004 1,004 12,947 21cl. Investment Income Dividends and interest Rent 64,105 6,940 71,045 64,105 6,940 71,045 63,991 6,940 70,931 Magazine (Sparkl Fees Church CentrelHall Intome Miscellaneous Income 165 25.571 23,406 915 50,057 7,889 9,664 232 17,792 7,889 9,664 232 17,792 21el. Other incoming resources Insurance proceeds 843 843 2,254 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 221,836 221,836 391,287 io THE PAROCHIALCHURCH COUNCIL OF LEEKAND MEERBROOK STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES For the year ended 31 December 2020 3. RESOURCES EXPENDED Unrestricted Restrirtèd Endowment fund5 funds funds Total 2020 Total 2019 31a}. Fundraising trading costs Fundraising artivities 811 811 5,620 811 811 5,620 31bl. Misslonary and Charitable giving Church Overseas Missionary Societies Relief & Development agencies Home Missionslchurch Societies Secular Charities Education & Schools 1,526 1,526 730 8,675 2,055 2,000 14,256 8,675 2,055 2.000 14,256 9,915 4,842 870 16,357 31cl. Ministry Costs Parish Share Clergy Expenses Vicarage Other Clergy costs Church- running expenses Church- maintenance costs Major repairs Upkeep of Services Magazine- Spark Church Centre/Hall costs Upkeep of churchyard Organists, vergers, honoraria Subscriptions PCC property upkeep costs Equipment renewals Bank charges Admlnistration Staff cost5 Grfts & Presentations Office Supplies Education & Trair¢ing Miscellaneous Depreciation of church assets 124,278 3,798 318 3.211 49,344 22,547 3,748 3,069 300 11,296 2,503 4,456 901 124,278 3,798 318 3,211 49,344 22,547 3,748 3,069 300 11,296 2,503 4,456 901 147,124 7,728 2,725 56,647 20,130 43,994 12,743 1,070 5316 4,515 4,433 1,221 767 921 io 3,322 21,239 175 5,630 1,213 io 3,322 21,239 175 5.630 1,213 2,177 42,579 569 6,787 2,539 3,073 609 261,967 609 261,967 367,056 3{dl. Goveman¢e costs Accountancy, audit and independent examination Legal and professional costs 2,100 677 2,777 279,812 2,100 677 2,777 279,812 4.175 4,175 393,209 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED li THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF LEEK AND MEERBROOK STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES For the year ended 31° December 2020 4. FIXED ASSEfs FOR USE BY PCC Church Investment Property Buildings Equipment Fixtures & Fittings Freehold Land & Buildings Total 41al. Tangible Fixed Assets COST C05t brought forward Revaluations 233,000 425,000 20,856 1.827 22,683 678,856 1,827 680,683 233.000 425,000 DEPRECIATION Depreciation b/f Depreciation 20,856 609 21,465 20,856 609 21,465 NET BOOK VALUE As at 31" December 2019 233,000 425,000 658,000 As at 31" December 2020 233,000 425,000 1,218 659,218 41b). Investments 2020 2019 St Edward's Church Treasury Stock5 New City High Yield Trust CBF/COIF fund Shares 117,245 326,916 444,160 109,500 323,502 433.002 12 THE PAROCHIALCHURCH COUNCIL OF LEEK AND MEERBROOK STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES For the year ended 31 December 2020 41b). Investments 2020 2019 All Saints, Church Curates House Fund Keyworth Trust Bott Bequest- share portfolio Keyworth Bequest Property Income Fund Fixed Interest Securities Fund Investment Income Fund Capital Building Fund- Investment Fund Capital Building Fund- UK Equity Fund Capital Building Fund- UK Equity Fund 47,385 78,004 201,008 47,385 78,031 197,852 115,181 121,207 528.852 494,824 608,642 1,579,071 625,416 1,564.715 TOTAL INVESTMENTS 2,023.232 1,997,717 4{cl. GainsllLossesl on Investments Unrestricted Restricted Endowment funds fund5 funds Total 2020 Total 2019 Realised gainsllossesl Revaluation 5urpluse5 25,514 25,514 25,514 25,514 288,447 288,447 5. CURRENT ASSETS 2020 2019 Stock Income Tax Recoverable Prepayments & Accrued Income Other Debtor5 Cash at bank and On Deposit 1,506 11.397 3,408 9,942 351,644 377,897 1,026 17,186 3,188 9.843 362,551 393,793 13 THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF LEEK AND MEERBROOK STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES For the year ended 31" December 2020 6. LIABIUTIES: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2020 2019 Accruals and deferred income Creditors for goods and services 32,553 27,203 7.723 8,737 59,756 16,459 7. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND Unrestricted Restricted Endowment fund5 funds fund5 Total 2020 Total 2019 Fixed Assets Current Assets Current Liabilities 1,979,162 377,897 159.7571 2,297,302 703,288 2.682,450 377,897 159,7571 3,000,590 2,655,717 393,793 116.4591 3,033,051 703,288 8. ENDOWMENT FUND 2020 2019 Balance5 at l January Revaluation Surplus 427,385 427,385 427,385 427,385 Represented by.. Freehold Property All Saints. Parish Room 78 Westwood Road St john's Room 5 Stockwell st￿et 230,000 230,000 150,000 380,000 47,385 427,385 150,000 380,000 47,385 427,385 Assistant Curates house Fund 14 THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF LEEK & MEERBROOK FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020 WARDEN & RECTOR'S STATEMENT The financial statements on pages I to 14 for the year ended 31st December 2020 have been prepared on our behalf as a summary of the accounts for each individual Distrirt in the Parish. Mr R McGulnne5S: ..... . Warden of Leek Revd Nigel Irons: . Team Rector INDEPENDEKT EXAMINER'S REPORT I report on the financial statements of Leek & Meerbrook Parochial Church Council which are set out on pages I to 15. Respertive re5POn5ibilTties The church is responsible for the preparation of the financial statements, and considers that the audit requirement of Sertion 145111 of the Charities Act 2014 (the Artl does not apply. It is my responsibility to state, on the basi5 of procedures specified in the General Dirertions given by the Charity Commissions under Section 145151 of the Act, whether particular matters have come to my attentlon. Basi5 of IndepeTthnt Examinerfs report My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions of the Charity Commissioners. An examinatlon includes a review of the accounting records kept by the church and a comparlson of the accounts presented with those recorfjs. It also include5 consideration of any unusual items or disdosure5 in the financial ststements and seeking explanatlons 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 flnancial statements. Independent Examinerfs statement In connection with my examination of the church funds, nothing came to my attention which gave me cause to believe otherwise than that the financial statements accord wlth the accounting records of the Church, and that those records satlsfied the requirements of the Act. l am not aware of any matter to which attention should be drawn In order to enable proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached. The restating of the unrestricted funds to restrirted, as per the note to the a¢counts. has been performed as a result of a resolution made at a Special Meeting of the PCC meeting held on 12th August 2020. Slgned by the Independent Examiner: ........ . Date: ........ John AlexanderACMA CGMA 12 C05by Drive East Leake Loughborough LE12 6AD THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF LEEK & MEERBROOK STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES For the year ended 31 December 2020 CV-ABAS Limited Tall trees Park Road Leek Staffordshire ST13 8JS THE PAROCIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF LEEK & MEERBROOK For the year ended 31" De¢ember 2020 Parish Districts The Church of St Edward the Confessor Church Street Leek Staffordshire St John The EvangelSst's Church Belle Vue Leek Staffordshire All saints, Church Compton Leek Staffordshire St Luke's Church Fountain Street Leek Staffordshire St Paul's Church Novi Lane Leek Staffordshire St Matthews Church Meerbrook Leek Staffordshire THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF LEEK & MEERBROOK For the year ended 31" December 2020 Cle & Treasurers in Office St Edward's Church Team Rector.. Rev N Irons Trea5urer.' Mr A Leese St John's Church Team Rector: Rev N Irons Trea5urer- Ms B Tunnlcliffe All Saints, Church Team Vicar.. Vacant Treasurer: Mrs G Blaze St Luke's and St Paul's Church Team Vicar: Rev M Malins Treasurer.. Mrs C Vaughan St Matthe￿$ Church Team Vicar.. Vacant Treasurer: Mrs J Sherratt St Chad's House Warden.. Miss R Moore Treasurer to the PCC Mr R Mcguiness Inde endent Examiner John Alexander THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF LEEK & MEERBROOK STATEME1￿ OF MEMBERS RESPONSIBIUTIES Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the members to prepare financial statements for each financial year that give a true and fair view of the Parochial Church Council's financial activities during the year and of Its financial position at the end of the year. In preparing financial statements giving a true and fairview. the members should follow best prèctice and.. al select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently,. bl make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent- cl state whether applicable Accounting Standards and Statements of Recommended Practice have been followed, subject to any departure5 di5cP05ed and explained in the finantial 5tatementS,' and dl prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to assume that the charity will continue in business. The members are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity, and which enable them to both ascertain the financial positlon of the charity and ensure that the financial statement5 comply with the Charities Act 2011 and the SORP 2015. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the chority and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detettion of fraud and other irregularities. THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF LEEK & MEER&ROOK STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES For the year ended 31 December 2020 Note Unrestrirted Restricted Endowment funds funds funils Total 2020 Total 2019 INCOMING RESOURCES Incoming resources from generated funds - Voluntary income Activities for generating funds Investment income Incoming resource5 from church actlvities incoming resources TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 21al 21bl 21cl 131,152 I,(K)4 71,045 131,152 1,004 71,045 255.098 12,947 70,931 21dl 21el 17,792 843 17,792 843 50,057 2,254 391,287 221,836 221,836 RESOURCES EXPENDED C05t of generating funds Fundraising trading costs Church Activities Missionary and charitable giving Ministry costs Governance costs 31al 811 811 5,620 31bl 31cl 31dl 14,256 261,967 2.777 279,812 14,256 261,967 2,777 279,812 16,357 367.056 4,175 393,209 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED NET INCOMING/IOUTGOINGI RESOURCES BEFORE TRANSFERS 157,9751 157,9751 11,9221 GROSS TRANSFERS BETWEEN FUNDS NET INCOMINGIIOUTGOINGI RF- IURCES BEFORE OTHER RELJGNISED GAINS/ILOSSESI 157,9751 157,9751 11,9221 OTHER RECOGNISED GAINSIILOSSESI Gains/lLossesl on investment assets On disposal On revaluation 25,514 132,4611 2,329,763 2,297,302 25,514 132,4611 3,033,051 3,000,590 288,447 286,524 2,746,527 3,033,051 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS BALANCES BIF AT I JANUARY 703,288 703,288 ST BALANCES CIF AT 31 DECEMBER THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF LEEK AND MEERBROOK BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31" DECEMBER 2020 Note Total 2020 Total 2019 FIXED ASSETS Tangible Fixed Assets Investment Assets 234,218 2,448,232 2,682,450 233.000 2,422,717 2,655,717 CURRENT ASs￿s Stock Income Tax Recoverable Prepayments and Accrued Income Other Debtors Cash at Bank and On Deposit 1506 11,397 3,408 9,942 351,644 377,897 1,026 17,186 3,188 9,843 362,551 393.793 LIABILITIES., AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR NET CURRENT ASS￿5 NET ASSETS 59,756 318,141 3,000,590 16,459 377,334 3,033,051 FUNDS Unrestricted DCC Fund5 Restricted Funds Endowment Funds 2,297,302 703,288 3,000,590 2,329,763 703,288 3,033,051 Signed on behalf of The Parochial Church Council of Leek & Meerbrook PCC Chairman.. Rev N Irons Warden of Leek.. Mr R McGuinness Date.. THE PAROCHIALCHURCH COUNCIL OF LEEK & MEERBROOK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 December 2020 I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 together with applicable accounting stanilards and the Charities SORP. The financial statements have been prepared under the historic c05t convention except for the valuation of investment assets, which are shown at market value. Funds General funds represent the funds of the PCC that are not subject to any regulations regarding their use and are available for application on the general purposes of the PCC. Funds designated for a partlcular purpose by the PCC are a150 unrestricted. The accounts inclyde all transactions, assets and liabilitie5 for which the PCC is resporhsible 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. Incoming Resources VoluntLTry income and capital sources Collectlons are ￿CognISed when received by or on behalf of the PCC. Planned givlng receivable ut)der covenant Is recognised only when received. Income tax recoverable on covenants or gift aid donations is recogni5ed when the income is recogni5ed. Grants and legacies to the PCC are accounted for as 500n as the PCC is notified of its legal entitlement and the amount due. Funds raised by the fete. garden party and similar events are accounted for gross. Sales of book5 and magazines from the church bookstall are accounted for gr05S. Other ordint7ry income Rental income from the letting of church premises is recognlsed when the rental is due. THE PAROCHIALCHURCH COUNCIL OF LEEK & MEERBROOK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31" Oecember 2020 I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES Icontinuedl Incomefrom investment5 Dividends and interest are accounted for when receivable. Tax recoverable on such income is recognised In the same accounting year. Resources Used GrGntS Grants and donatioris are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, if that award creates a binding obligation on the PCC. Activities directly relating to the work of the Church The dlocesan quota or parlsh share 15 accounted for when payable. Any quota unpaid at 31, December provided for in these account5 as an operational (though not a legall liability and is shown as a creditor in the Balance Sheet. Goins ond losses on investments (unreolisedj Realised gains or losses are recognised when investments are sold. Unrealised gains or losses are accounted for on the revaluation of investments at 31" December. Ftxed Assets Consecrated lund and buildings t7nd moveable churchfurnishings Consecrated and beneficed property is excluded from the accounts by S.1012llal of the Charities Act 2014. No value is placed on moveable chur¢h furni5hing5 held by the churchwarden5 on special trust forthe PCC and which require a faculty for disposal since the PCC consider5 this to be inalienable property. All expenditure incurred during the year on consecrated or benefice buildings and moveable church furnishings, whether maintenance or improvement, Is written off as expenditure in the Statement of Financial Actwities and separately disclosed. Land Land is valued at its historic cost and is not depreciated on the basis that it has an infinite useful economic life. THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF LEEK & MEERBROOK NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 December 2020 I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES Icontinuedl Freehold Properties All properties are shown at their open market value as at 31" December. No depreciation is charged on anv of these properties. No depreciation is charged on investment propertie5 in accordance with the generally accepted practice set out in SSAP19. In the opinion of the members of the PCC to depreciate investment properties would not give a true and falr vlew as the assets are held for the investment potential and therefore need to reflett current values. It is the PCC policy to maintain in a state of sound repair and therefore it is considered that the lives of the properties are 50 long and their residual values so high that the annual depreciation charge and accumulated depreciation is not material. Accordingly, and a5 set out in FRS15, no depreciation is provided on other propertie5 Used for church activities. Fixed Assets Otherflxtures. fitting and office equipment Equipment used within the church premises is depreciated on a straight line basis over 10 years. Individual items of equipment with a purchase price of £1,500 or less are wrltten off when the asset is acquired. Investments Investments are valued at market value at 31, December. Current Asset5 Amounts owing to the PCC at 31" December in respect of fees, rents or other Income are shown as debtor5 less provision for amounts that may prove uncollectable. Short-term deposit5 include cash held on deposit either with the C6F Church of England Funds or at the bank. Un-Re5tricted Funds Funds held as Unrestricted in individual DCC accounts have been treated as Reslricled in these PCC accounts as they are not available lo any other DCC or lo the PCC itself and are therefore Reslricled for the sole use of the DCC to which they were given. For information the amounts ofthese funds held by each DCC are as follows.. All Saints £1,313,955 St Edward's & Sl John's £18,944 Sl Luke's & St Paul's £10,506 Sl Matthew's £40,680 THE PAROCHIALCHURCH COUNCILOF LEEKAND MEERBROOK STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES For the year ended 31" December 2020 2. INCOMING RESOURCES Unrestricted Restricted Endowment fund5 funds fund5 Total 2020 Total 2019 21al. Voluntary Income Planned giving Gift aid and covenants Income tax recoverable Other planned giving -ollection (open platel Sundry Donations Grants Donations & Appeals Legacies 58,328 18,714 18,697 11,092 10,394 5,908 20 7,999 131.152 58,328 18,714 18,697 11.092 10,394 5,908 20 7,999 131,152 56,357 29,483 20,688 21,883 10,568 7,133 2,687 106,300 255,098 21bl. Activities for generating fund5 Fund raising events 1,004 1,004 12,947 1,004 1,004 12,947 21cl. Investment Income Dividends and interest Rent 64,105 6,940 71,045 64,105 6,940 71,045 63,991 6,940 70,931 Magazine (Sparkl Fees Church CentrelHall Intome Miscellaneous Income 165 25.571 23,406 915 50,057 7,889 9,664 232 17,792 7,889 9,664 232 17,792 21el. Other incoming resources Insurance proceeds 843 843 2,254 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 221,836 221,836 391,287 io THE PAROCHIALCHURCH COUNCIL OF LEEKAND MEERBROOK STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES For the year ended 31 December 2020 3. RESOURCES EXPENDED Unrestricted Restrirtèd Endowment fund5 funds funds Total 2020 Total 2019 31a}. Fundraising trading costs Fundraising artivities 811 811 5,620 811 811 5,620 31bl. Misslonary and Charitable giving Church Overseas Missionary Societies Relief & Development agencies Home Missionslchurch Societies Secular Charities Education & Schools 1,526 1,526 730 8,675 2,055 2,000 14,256 8,675 2,055 2.000 14,256 9,915 4,842 870 16,357 31cl. Ministry Costs Parish Share Clergy Expenses Vicarage Other Clergy costs Church- running expenses Church- maintenance costs Major repairs Upkeep of Services Magazine- Spark Church Centre/Hall costs Upkeep of churchyard Organists, vergers, honoraria Subscriptions PCC property upkeep costs Equipment renewals Bank charges Admlnistration Staff cost5 Grfts & Presentations Office Supplies Education & Trair¢ing Miscellaneous Depreciation of church assets 124,278 3,798 318 3.211 49,344 22,547 3,748 3,069 300 11,296 2,503 4,456 901 124,278 3,798 318 3,211 49,344 22,547 3,748 3,069 300 11,296 2,503 4,456 901 147,124 7,728 2,725 56,647 20,130 43,994 12,743 1,070 5316 4,515 4,433 1,221 767 921 io 3,322 21,239 175 5,630 1,213 io 3,322 21,239 175 5.630 1,213 2,177 42,579 569 6,787 2,539 3,073 609 261,967 609 261,967 367,056 3{dl. Goveman¢e costs Accountancy, audit and independent examination Legal and professional costs 2,100 677 2,777 279,812 2,100 677 2,777 279,812 4.175 4,175 393,209 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED li THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF LEEK AND MEERBROOK STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES For the year ended 31° December 2020 4. FIXED ASSEfs FOR USE BY PCC Church Investment Property Buildings Equipment Fixtures & Fittings Freehold Land & Buildings Total 41al. Tangible Fixed Assets COST C05t brought forward Revaluations 233,000 425,000 20,856 1.827 22,683 678,856 1,827 680,683 233.000 425,000 DEPRECIATION Depreciation b/f Depreciation 20,856 609 21,465 20,856 609 21,465 NET BOOK VALUE As at 31" December 2019 233,000 425,000 658,000 As at 31" December 2020 233,000 425,000 1,218 659,218 41b). Investments 2020 2019 St Edward's Church Treasury Stock5 New City High Yield Trust CBF/COIF fund Shares 117,245 326,916 444,160 109,500 323,502 433.002 12 THE PAROCHIALCHURCH COUNCIL OF LEEK AND MEERBROOK STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES For the year ended 31 December 2020 41b). Investments 2020 2019 All Saints, Church Curates House Fund Keyworth Trust Bott Bequest- share portfolio Keyworth Bequest Property Income Fund Fixed Interest Securities Fund Investment Income Fund Capital Building Fund- Investment Fund Capital Building Fund- UK Equity Fund Capital Building Fund- UK Equity Fund 47,385 78,004 201,008 47,385 78,031 197,852 115,181 121,207 528.852 494,824 608,642 1,579,071 625,416 1,564.715 TOTAL INVESTMENTS 2,023.232 1,997,717 4{cl. GainsllLossesl on Investments Unrestricted Restricted Endowment funds fund5 funds Total 2020 Total 2019 Realised gainsllossesl Revaluation 5urpluse5 25,514 25,514 25,514 25,514 288,447 288,447 5. CURRENT ASSETS 2020 2019 Stock Income Tax Recoverable Prepayments & Accrued Income Other Debtor5 Cash at bank and On Deposit 1,506 11.397 3,408 9,942 351,644 377,897 1,026 17,186 3,188 9.843 362,551 393,793 13 THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF LEEK AND MEERBROOK STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES For the year ended 31" December 2020 6. LIABIUTIES: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2020 2019 Accruals and deferred income Creditors for goods and services 32,553 27,203 7.723 8,737 59,756 16,459 7. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND Unrestricted Restricted Endowment fund5 funds fund5 Total 2020 Total 2019 Fixed Assets Current Assets Current Liabilities 1,979,162 377,897 159.7571 2,297,302 703,288 2.682,450 377,897 159,7571 3,000,590 2,655,717 393,793 116.4591 3,033,051 703,288 8. ENDOWMENT FUND 2020 2019 Balance5 at l January Revaluation Surplus 427,385 427,385 427,385 427,385 Represented by.. Freehold Property All Saints. Parish Room 78 Westwood Road St john's Room 5 Stockwell st￿et 230,000 230,000 150,000 380,000 47,385 427,385 150,000 380,000 47,385 427,385 Assistant Curates house Fund 14 THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF LEEK & MEERBROOK FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020 WARDEN & RECTOR'S STATEMENT The financial statements on pages I to 14 for the year ended 31st December 2020 have been prepared on our behalf as a summary of the accounts for each individual Distrirt in the Parish. Mr R McGulnne5S: ..... . Warden of Leek Revd Nigel Irons: . Team Rector INDEPENDEKT EXAMINER'S REPORT I report on the financial statements of Leek & Meerbrook Parochial Church Council which are set out on pages I to 15. Respertive re5POn5ibilTties The church is responsible for the preparation of the financial statements, and considers that the audit requirement of Sertion 145111 of the Charities Act 2014 (the Artl does not apply. It is my responsibility to state, on the basi5 of procedures specified in the General Dirertions given by the Charity Commissions under Section 145151 of the Act, whether particular matters have come to my attentlon. Basi5 of IndepeTthnt Examinerfs report My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions of the Charity Commissioners. An examinatlon includes a review of the accounting records kept by the church and a comparlson of the accounts presented with those recorfjs. It also include5 consideration of any unusual items or disdosure5 in the financial ststements and seeking explanatlons 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 flnancial statements. Independent Examinerfs statement In connection with my examination of the church funds, nothing came to my attention which gave me cause to believe otherwise than that the financial statements accord wlth the accounting records of the Church, and that those records satlsfied the requirements of the Act. l am not aware of any matter to which attention should be drawn In order to enable proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached. The restating of the unrestricted funds to restrirted, as per the note to the a¢counts. has been performed as a result of a resolution made at a Special Meeting of the PCC meeting held on 12th August 2020. Slgned by the Independent Examiner: ........ . Date: ........ John AlexanderACMA CGMA 12 C05by Drive East Leake Loughborough LE12 6AD