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PARISH OF KINGSKERWELL ST MARY’S CHURCH

ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING REPORT

2021

26th April 2022 at 7pm

Held in St Marys’ Parish Church, Kingskerswell

Annual Meeting of Parishioners And

Annual Parochial Church Meeting on Tuesday 26[th] April 2022

AGENDA

Annual Meeting of Parishioners at 7pm

To elect 2 Churchwardens (to serve for 1 year)

Annual Parochial Church Meeting

Opening prayers

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COMMITTEES

Parochial Church Council (PCC)

There were 9 meetings of the PCC between the APCM of April 2021 until March 2022.

In addition to matters concerning the everyday running of the Church which are covered at each meeting, the following matters are of special importance

1. Safeguarding

This subject is on the agenda for every PCC meeting. Any parishioner who is aware of such an issue should discuss it with the Parish Safeguarding Officer, Tony Johnson.

2. Finances

The Treasurer provides a minimum of monthly updates on the finances to the PCC in order for financial decisions to be made.

3. Charitable Giving

The PCC has been unable to financially donate due to limited funds due to the pandemic but has continued its Sponsorship of a child via Plan international which is helping to end child poverty at a cost of £192 annually.

4. Mission Outreach

Due to the importance of engagement with the wider community the PCC discuss outreach at each meeting, particularly connecting with Kingskerswell Primary School on a regular basis.

5. Fees

The PCC has paid in full the 2021 Parochial fees and is starting to repay the 50% owing from 2020.

Standing Committee

The Standing Committee, which can meet on an ad hoc basis to transact the business of the PCC between meetings, has not met in 2021.

Social Committee

The Social Committee, chaired by Tony Johnson, has the responsibility of organizing the Parish Church’s social activities which the PCC have approved. The committee members comprise Helen Abbot, Jill Brooker, Helen Howells, Kaye Hurford, Lyn Kelly, Patricia Rodriguez and Wendy Shillabeer.

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PARISH OF KINGSKERSWELL – ANNUAL REPORT

Background

The Vicar along with St Mary‘s Parochial Church Council (the PCC) is responsible for the promotion within the ecclesiastical parish, the mission action plan, covering all aspects of the Church’s Mission – pastoral, ecumenical and social.

The PCC also has the responsibility for the maintenance of all buildings, - the Church, the Parish Centre, the Coffee Room and Office.

PCC Membership

The members of the PCC are either ex-officio, co-opted, or elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (the APCM) in accordance with the Church Representative Rules.

The following served as members of the PCC in 2021:

PCC Chairman: Rev. Michael Wilkie Ex-Officio members: Dr Melanie Thorne Reader (Licensed 1994) Mrs. Ruth Bettesworth Reader (Licensed 2008) Mr. Ian Firth Reader (Licensed 2006) Mr. John Dunn Reader (Licensed 2012) Mr. Peter Thompson Treasurer (Co-opted 2004) Mrs. Jill Brooker Deanery Representative Miss Hannah Dunn Deanery Representative Proposed and elected at the Annual Meeting of Parishioners (AMP) 20[th] April 2021 Mrs. Erica Dunn Churchwarden Mr. Tony Johnson Churchwarden Continuing to serve as PCC members: Mr. John Rees PCC member (from APCM April 2019) Mrs. Helen Rowswell PCC Secretary (from APCM April 2019) Elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) 20[th] April 2021 Mrs. Helen Howell PCC member

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MINUTES FROM 2020 AMP AND APCM

Kingskerswell Parish Church Minutes Annual Meeting of Parishioners And Annual Parochial Church Meeting 20[th] April 2021 at 7.00 pm

Present:

Rev Michael Wilkie - Chairman

Jenny Benney, Ruth Bettesworth, Jacky Biggs, Jill Brooker, Eileen Davies, Sandra Dunford, Erica Dunn, Hannah Dunn, John Dunn, Trevor Heal, Helen Howells, Tony Johnson, David Moate, Gerri Rees, John Rees, Patricia Rodriguez, Phil Stevens, Jean Strong, Peter Thompson, Melanie Thorne, Gill Wright, Michael Wright,

And taking minutes Helen Rowswell.

Opening Prayers Led by Rev Michael Wilkie

Annual Meeting of Parishioners.

Erica Dunn and Anthony Johnson had been nominated and there being no other candidates were duly elected as Church Wardens for the year 2021/22.

Annual Parochial Church Meeting

1. Apologies for absence

Mick Bettesworth, Mike Bundy, Peter Lister and Elaine Moate.

2. To receive the Electoral Role.

Helen Rowswell reported that there were now 106 active members on the parish’s electoral role.

3. Minutes of The Annual Meeting of Parishioners and Annual Parochial Church Meeting held on 23[rd] October 2020.

Passed unanimously as accurate.

4. The following reports were received:

5. Treasurer’s report and Accounts for 2020

Peter Thompson reported that income for the church is a combination of parishioner's and the wider community, for example weddings and hire of the parish centre. The Pandemic has reduced income by £25k and unfortunately the insurance does not cover this. MW stated that the PCC are urgently exploring ideas to generate income, stewardship of the church should cover day to day costs, but these are anxious and are difficult times. Kingskerswell Parish Church has become to

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rely on fundraising and business to fund the church whereas this should be for extras or unpredictable events. TJ thanked PT for guiding all through the figures and for all his work over the year keeping such accurate accounts.

The accounts have now been verified by an independent auditor.

The adoption of the accounts was proposed by Tony Johnson and was seconded by Erica Dunn. The meeting was all in favour.

6. To appoint Independent Examiners for the annual accounts 2021

Peter Thompson has this in hand already.

7. Election of Officers

i) Helen Howells was elected to the PCC

No nominations were made for the 4 vacancies on the PCC which remain unfilled.

Sides people - The following were appointed

8. Election of Parish Clerk

Wendy Hinchcliffe was re-elected unopposed

9. AOB.

None

10. Date of next PCC meeting

25[th] May 2021

11. The Meeting closed at 8pm with prayers.

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(a) VICARS’S REPORT

In the last year all three churches of the Three Wells Mission Community have faced the challenge of restarting and finding our “new normal” after two years of pandemic, disruption and uncertainty. So far this has been a combination of welcoming back familiar activities, as well as trying to find new ways to address and meet the spiritual needs of our communities. Our church services returned to something very like normal and social events such as coffee mornings and lunches started up again. In Kingskerswell the Bible Study group was able to move beyond Zoom and meet again in person. A Friday evening group for prayer and reflection also began and now has a loyal following.

In Abbotskerswell Fresh and Early began to meet again and Messy Church had its first meeting since early 2020. The Abbotskerswell house group has also started up again.

Just before Christmas Coffinswell Church hosted a very successful exhibition of paintings by local artist Nigel Groom, entitled O Come, O Come Emmanuel. The event was very well attended and much appreciated.

With an increased awareness of the Climate Crisis all three parishes have made the decision to begin the process of moving towards assessing and managing their churchyards in a more ecologically conscious way. We will in turn begin considering how we might make the heating and lighting of our buildings more sustainable and climate conscious. These are all small examples of how the churches of our Mission Community are beginning to bud again. There is still a lot to be done and a long way to go but, working together and by the Grace of God and ministry of the Holy Spirit, our Christian witness will continue to grow and even flourish, as we find our feet again as our churches begin to play their part again our communities and we fulfil our ministry to meet and care for the spiritual needs of our villages.

Revd Michael Wilkie, Vicar

(b) CHURCHWARDEN’S REPORT

It is the Churchwardens’ responsibility to ensure a safe and orderly church and to guide and support the clergy.

With the pandemic still with us during 2021 we have continued to safely manage services gradually enabling larger numbers to attend and increasing the length of the service to include some much appreciated singing once more.

On 24[th] July we held a welcome back to the Church cream tea which was well attended and enjoyed by all. This marked the start of a return to some kind of normality and an opportunity to discuss our experiences during the lock down with a particular focus on our spiritual wellbeing. Pastoral support continues to be more important than ever during these times when we have members of our congregation who have been unable to return to Church.

The three parishes continued to work and grow together, we have taken part in the ‘Next Steps’ events and held a Living in Love and Faith Course.

We are extremely grateful for all the support and hard work Helen and Wendy in the Parish Office have continued to provide. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Wendy who retired after a long service and wish her well in her retirement.

At the end of another challenging year, we would like to thank everyone for their patience, understanding and, particularly their continued hard work and support, without which we could not have conducted our duties effectively.

Erica Dunn and Tony Johnson, Churchwardens Kingskerswell Parish Church

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(c) FABRIC REPORT

It is a Churchwarden’s responsibility to monitor, report and arrange day to day maintenance of the fabric of the church building, with the aim of making it a safe, enjoyable and comfortable experience for worshippers and our visitors alike. 2021 continued to be impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic.

Reporting on the Fabric of the Church, in conjunction with routine Health and Safety checks: Internal Review

External Review

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Grounds maintenance is conducted by our efficient and dedicated Grounds Maintenance Team, ensuring our land remains safe, accessible and attractive.

Phase 1 reordering was completed at the end of 2019, yet we were unable to enjoy its full benefits until this year because of the pandemic. Phase 2 has been delayed primarily because of serious financial difficulties. Unfortunately some of the work planned in phase 2 will have to be conducted as a priority, not just because of our latest quinquennial report but to address pressing safety work around our deteriorating electrical systems.

In conclusion, as Churchwardens, we would like to offer a sincere thank you to everyone for their understanding and support during the last 12 months, without which we could not have conducted our duties effectively.

Erica Dunn and Tony Johnson, Churchwardens Kingskerswell Parish Church

(d) HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT

The PCC is responsible and accountable for Health and Safety (H&S). We have a H&S strategy, underpinned with a regularly reviewed H&S Policy. Tony is the qualified H&S advisor to the PCC, which includes responsibility for risk assessments. The Vicar and Churchwardens are responsible for the day to management and review of H&S.

2021 continued to be impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic and posed challenges for the day to day safe running of our church. Considerable planning and consultation has ensured safe use of our Parish Church which more recently has been opened outside of service times.

We maintained a clear communication strategy, to reassure and guide our parishioners.

Risk assessments are regularly updated, adapting to changing restrictions and varying stages of lockdown. We have been able to slowly increase numbers attending, sing and increase the length of the service and frequency.

Internal and external reviews were also conducted:

Internal Review

External Review

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As necessary, meetings take place throughout the year with the Vicar and/or Churchwardens to ensure compliance with H&S regulations.

Thank you everyone, for your patience and understanding as we help to maintain your safety during these times.

Erica Dunn and Tony Johnson, Churchwardens Kingskerswell Parish Church

(e) CHURCHYARD REPORT

For the year 2021 the Churchyard Maintenance Account income was £3,534.00 and the expenditure was £6,906.84 which, unfortunately, once again shows a loss over the year of £3,372.84.

The income for 2021 exceeded that of 2020 by £522.91 and our sincere thanks go to all of you who regularly and generously donate to the churchyard fund. Without these donations, we would really struggle to maintain a credit balance. If anyone would like more information regarding the running of the churchyard or wish to make a contribution, either by cash, cheque or Banker’s Order please contact the Kingskerswell Parish Church Office (01803) 873006 for further details. Unfortunately, the expenditure for 2021 was more than that of 2020 by £1,173.97. Mr Dunford has kindly donated much of his time to the care of the churchyard which has saved us a considerable amount of money over the year but, unfortunately, our main expenditure throughout 2021 has been on tree felling and tree maintenance and this has amounted to £4,740.00. We also purchased a second-hand lawn mower for £200 for use between the graves. Our sincere thanks go to Mr Dunford for all his hard work throughout the year.

The sole purpose of a Churchyard Maintenance Fund is to provide a tidy and well-cared for Churchyard where people are able to come and sit peacefully in beautiful surroundings to reflect their memories of those they have loved and lost.

Wendy Hinchcliffe, Treasurer for Kingskerswell Churchyard

(f) SOCIAL COMMITTEE REPORT

It is with great pleasure to report that the social team have had a more productive 2021, after the lockdown restrictions were lifted.

Our first ‘live’ event being the Cream tea and chat held in church on July 24th. It was a huge success being attended by 40 people. We were able resume our meetings in the parish room and have welcomed new members. A small number of our committee retired this year and we would like to take the opportunity to thank them for their invaluable work and contribution over the past years.

Our team have been actively involved with the provision of refreshments/catering for the following events:

Our future planned events for 2022 are:

Our financial report is included in the treasurer’s report.

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As a team we have a strong fellowship and highly value our individual members for their contributions and loyalty. We would welcome new members to join our committee.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the church members , volunteers and the wider community for their invaluable support over the past year, and we are looking forward to working together as a team in a successful and fulfilling 2022.

Helen Howells, Committee member

(g) SUNDAY KIDZ REPORT

Our lovely families usually meet every Sunday during term time, and occasionally during school holidays. A bit like a ‘Messy Church’, our focus is around sharing food as we learn with the children how to live a good Christian life, enjoying various themed activities. Unfortunately, with the pandemic our numbers have been low with some families Shielding and our meetings more sporadic.

Our annual Palm Sunday walk from Coffinswell to Kingskerswell was adapted to make it more socially distanced with one family walking from Coffinswell and another from Abbotskerswell. The Easter Garden was also a collaborative event with families coming at different times to add something to it. Unfortunately, our summer day out was cancelled along with our (superb!) nativity play which we hope to present in 2022.

On behalf of all at Sunday Kidz we wish Tony well, we are missing his leadership and unique approach! Thank you all for your support and encourage and we hope to expand and grow the group in the coming year.

Helen Rowswell and the ever-happy Sunday Kidz!

(h) TOWER CAPTAIN’S REPORT

We were able to return to ringing on 18[th] April, but only on 4 bells. From 16[th] May we were allowed to ring 6 bells and start practicing again after over 14 months. We were very pleased that most of our ringers felt able to return to ringing. We were finally able to return to some sort of normality on 28[th] July, and after 16 months 3 of our learners returned, together with a further 2 youngsters later in the year. James made very rapid progress, quickly mastered call changes and became a valued Sunday service ringer at Kingskerswell.

We were shocked and saddened when Geoff Williamson died at the age of 80 in September. He learned to ring at Upton in Torquay late in life, and quickly wanted to become more involved in local ringing. He joined us at the start of 2013, and was an enthusiastic and reliable ringer at both Coffinswell and Kingskerswell. We rang for his funeral at Ipplepen along with other local ringers. He is sorely missed. A quarter peal was rung in his memory on the day after his death, at the end of the Devon Historic Churches Day and a full peal was also rung in his memory at Coffinswell on 14[th] October.

We were pleased to welcome so many people to the tower on the Devon Historic Churches Day on 11th September. Visitors were able to see our new ringing chamber, with ringing demonstrations and a chance to ’have a go’, and then ascend the tower to see the bells and admire the view from the top. We thought we had 3 recruits, but after a short while they decided it was not for them. It was, nevertheless, an extremely successful day. At the end of the day a quarter peal was rung as mentioned above. One of the visitors to the tower was Peter Prior who took a splendid photo in the ringing chamber. He gave us a print which hangs in the ringing chamber and allowed us to use the photo in any way we thought fit. We entered it in the Central Council’s ‘Ringers in Action’ photo competition and were very pleased when we learnt it had won the 1[st] prize of £50.

We rang for 7 weddings, a funeral and a memorial service. Regrettably, we were unable to find enough ringers for three of the four services on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. We hosted the AGM of the Guild Mid Devon Branch in November and the Deanery Ringers Association carol service in December. We finished the year by ringing in the New Year. Our get-together in church

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had to be curtailed because of COVID, so 15 of us met in church at 11pm for drinks, before 9 ringers proceeded to the tower to ring at 11.30pm.

Kingskerswell’s restored bells are, as expected, proving more popular to visiting ringers than previously. We had 6 visiting bands which included the ringing of 3 quarter peals and 1 peal in addition to the 2 already mentioned above.

Philip Stevens, Tower Captain

(i) CHOIR REPORT

We would like to take this opportunity to express how grateful and privileged we are to be able to continue as a fully functioning choir under Heathers steadfast direction and leadership. During this past challenging year, Heather has maintained the provision of music for all church activities and has a planned programme for all forthcoming services. After the last lockdown we were pleased to be able to welcome Cora, Helen and Jill as new choir members. Their contribution is much appreciated and has enabled us to maintain our growth and fellowship with positivity. We would also like to thank Rev. Michael, the readers, churchwardens and congregation of St. Mary's for their invaluable support, and we are looking forward to the forthcoming year with great enthusiasm.

Helen Howells, Choir representative

(j) DEANERY REPORT

At Deanery Synod, Clergy and Laity representatives from all parishes within the Deanery usually meet approximately three to four times a year to discuss parish matters and communications from the wider Diocese. For the Parish of Kingskerswell your Lay representatives are myself, Hannah Dunn, and Jill Brooker.

Over the past year the Deanery Synod has been held through a mixture of online and in-person meetings. The Reverend Patrick Parkes has stood down as Rural Dean and Fr Nick Debney is now acting Rural Dean. As our churches have begun to reopen, the synod meetings have offered an opportunity to consider how we develop a welcoming and safe environment that reflects the diocesan vision of growing in prayer, making new disciples, and serving the people of Devon with joy. Mission communities are encouraged to utilise the Next Steps document (https://exeter.anglican.org/who-we-are/vision-strategy/vision-next-steps-2021/) as a helpful tool to move forward from the pandemic in a way that is both creative and sustainable. The document promotes a mixed ecology approach that is rooted within local context; bringing together parishes, church schools, social action projects, chaplaincies, digital church and fresh expressions of worship.

Hannah Dunn, Lay Representative

(k) SYNOD REPORT

The Diocesan Synod is the main policy making body of Exeter Diocese and is where diocesan issues are discussed. The synod consists of Lay and Clergy representatives from each Deanery, along with several ex officio members and the House of Bishops. The synod usually meets two to three times throughout the year.

Over the past year the Diocesan Synod has continued to meet online which has had an impact on the level of discussion that can be held. However, despite this barrier, synod meetings have offered an opportunity to address several important topics within the church.

Finance

The diocesan budget for 2022 projects an annual operational deficit of £1,187,000. However, despite the current financial climate, the vast majority of parishes are able to meet their contribution requests. Key assumptions of the budget include a 4.1% decline in participant numbers, a reduction to 168.1 stipend posts from 169 and a 2% increase to the common fund request in line with inflation. It was noted that, despite the short fall, applications for national

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strategic funding had been successful, allowing for the funding of continued growth and development within the diocese.

Carbon Net Zero

The national church has set a target of reaching carbon net-zero by 2030. Within the diocese the proposed aims for achieving this are: 1) “to reduce carbon emissions as far and quickly as possible, within financial constraints, for the areas the diocese controls” such as increasing the use of green energy suppliers for diocesan owned property, and 2) to influence, encourage, advise, and signpost useful resources to churches, the cathedral, and schools.

Living in Love and Faith

The Living in Love and Faith process is a time for the Church of England to “learn and pray together, as part of discerning a way forward in relation to matters of identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage.” In the Diocese of Exeter, a study day in November 2020, with nearly 300 people in attendance, marked the beginning of this time of listening and discernment. Since then, communities across the diocese have engaged in the range of resources available (www.churchofengland.org/resources/living-love-and-faith). Participants of the study course are encouraged to complete the feedback survey before April 30[th] (www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/LLFcourse) as this will help shape the future of the process and identify some of the learning that has emerged from it. Looking ahead the House of Bishops and General Synod will consider the next steps from May to July 2022 with a view to the submission of proposals for a way forward as a Church in 2023.

There will be a prayer event in the Cathedral on Thursday 28[th] April as an opportunity to gather, pause and pray as the survey ends and the ‘baton’ is passed on to General Synod. The cathedral will be open from 10am to 2pm with coffee and refreshments for sale, time to talk with others and to pray at creative prayer stations. There will be a special service at 12 noon.

Women in Ordained Ministry

Initiatives that had been implemented within the diocese over the past year have included unconscious bias training for senior staff and licensed clergy, changes to maternity and paternity policies, a revised Interview and Appointments policy stating that all interview panels should be a mix of genders, and the use of a Women in Ministry fund for financing areas such as training opportunities and financial hardship support.

The proportion of stipendiary ordained women of incumbent status has risen and there is greater female representation in ‘senior’ posts. However, it was noted that there were areas of concern including the lack of young female ordinands and the small number of ordained women leading large, urban churches and church plants.

Growing the Rural Church

This is a project that aims to “resource rural mission communities to creatively use their talents and buildings and to connect with their unique communities and landscapes to develop sustainable futures.” Project developments in the past year have included webinar training for wider groups of parishes, an online resource hub (www.growingtheruralchurch.org/resource/), active social media engagement, and new projects such as Devon Pilgrim, a set of pilgrimage routes across Devon (www.devonpilgrim.org.uk)

Please do contact me if you would like further information, or copies of the reports, for either the Deanery or Diocesan synods.

Hannah Dunn, Bishop’s Diocesan Council & Lay Representative

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(l) MOTHERS’ UNION REPORT

Our members have managed to meet once every month since August. Our first meeting postCovid was at the home of Liz and Jim in East Ogwell where several members enjoyed an afternoon tea in their home and lovely garden. Many thanks to Liz and Jim.

In September we met for the first time this year in the Coffee Room, and after our Wave of Prayer Service where we pray for and read reports from some of our linked overseas provinces, we had an entertaining talk given by James, continuing his career in the Royal Navy. Many thanks to James.

The October meeting saw us celebrating all our members birthdays throughout the year with a midday lunch and birthday cake with candles. We enjoyed an afternoon of friendship and fellowship with a meal. Many thanks to Ursula for remembering our birthdays and sending us cards to celebrate, and thank you to everyone who provided food, washed up, and came to share our afternoon with us.

We had a Mothers’ Union Speaker in November who came to talk about “Building Hope and Confidence”. We had a power-point presentation of the areas of the world which we had prayed for in September. It was extremely interesting to see the sites, towns and villages and the people living in those overseas provinces where many MU members wear a particular uniform and are involved in training and educating groups of women to look after their communities. We thanked Anna for her amazing talk and pictures bringing alive the areas we pray for in our prayer diaries. After the meeting in November, I attended the St. Stephens Fayre in Exeter run by the Mothers’ Union and took the three large, knitted blankets, made of knitted squares by some members of the congregation at St. Mary’s and sewn together by Gwen, to see where they could be distributed to the needy. After some enquiries a member of the Newton Poppleford MU asked to see the blankets and she was delighted to say she could find a home for them. Ruth Lass helps with a Christian charity CR2EE which works with getting goods to people overseas, especially in Eastern Europe, mainly Moldova, and we agreed that the blankets would find good homes in Moldova. We have more squares to sew up so there may be another blanket going there in the near future. I then attended Cathedral Prayers in The Lady Chapel in Exeter Cathedral, which are held once a month and written by members of the Mothers’ Union.

From November 25[th] to December 14[th,] we highlighted the plight of people, young and old who are victims of gender violence across the world. Information regarding this campaign was placed on the MU notice board in church for all to read about the abuse and violence perpetrated on women and girls and people who are deemed to be “different” from others.

In December we had a lovely Christmas meal in the Barn Owl Restaurant. There was a lovely Christmassy atmosphere there and we were pleased that our Vicar Michael and Cora joined us for the meal. We enjoyed the meal and their company.

Sadly, we lost one of our members at the end of August, Peter, and we are pleased that his wife Audrey continues to join us for our meetings where she and everyone is warmly welcomed. Each meeting we remember those who are ill or have family members who are unwell, and we pray that they find comfort and peace in the love of Jesus Christ.

Our meeting in January 2022 in the Coffee Room at 2.00pm will be our Annual General Meeting. It is an open meeting that you will be warmly welcomed to attend. Everyone is welcome to come along to our meetings and learn about the work of the Mothers’ Union at home and overseas. I thank everyone for their input into our worldwide organisation providing knitted squares, hats and scarves and other items for distribution to those in need across the world. For more information please contact Sandra for details and dates of our meetings in 2022.

Sandra Dunford, Branch Leader, 01803 404779, gandsdunford@outlook.com

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(m) SAFEGUARDING REPORT

Safeguarding is a tough subject for everyone, but it is so important to ensure that we all have an understanding of it. Sad, but imperative, here in the 21st century we have to regulate so much and take every precaution to protect the vulnerable, particularly in the often presumed safe arena of the church. We all have a responsibility to report our Safeguarding concerns and can take a common sense approach to being safe. The diocese has a very supportive Safeguarding team lead by Charlie Pitman, the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer. There is a Diocesan Safeguarding Policy which provides sound guidance for parishes. Our PCC is committed, through our church community, to the support, nurture and safeguarding of all, especially the young and vulnerable. I have been elected by the PCC to oversee Safeguarding in our Parish and I hope that parishioners feel confident to speak to me regarding their concerns in this area. Our PCC is responsible for our Parish Safeguarding Policy, which identifies various responsibilities. This includes having Safeguarding as an agenda item at every Parochial Church Council meeting, holding a central record of all working within our church (including all the marvellous and numerous volunteers), ensuring Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) checks are conducted, and reviewed, for all persons defined by the diocese, particularly those working with children or vulnerable adults. These measures form a part of a Safe Recruitment process, which is essential towards ensuring a safer church. Some members of the PCC have a basic Safeguarding Awareness and we are currently working towards all PCC members having appropriate training. Safeguarding remains a vital and evolving responsibility, impacting upon all areas of our church life. Despite the huge impact of the pandemic, throughout 2021 there were no significant safeguarding matters to report.

Tony Johnson, Parish Safeguarding Representative

(n) FLOWER REPORT

Whenever possible, flowers were provided in church for Sunday services during the pandemic. Wedding flowers were arranged on 3 occasions. By historical agreement 1 grave was provided with a floral display. On Mothering Sunday 365 daffodil posies were made and delivered to Kingskerswell Primary School -1 for each pupil, and 38 posies were made and delivered to worshippers on the Church Electoral Roll.

Flowers were arranged for the Memorial Service for Dr Brian East. Personal flowers were arranged, by request, on 2 occasions. Poppies were arranged in Church for Remembrance Sunday and an Advent Ring was decorated

A Christmas Tree Festival was held on the 9[th] 10[th] December to include local businesses and was open to the public. Flowers were provided for all major Church celebrations i.e. Easter, Harvest Festival and Christmas.

Jennifer Benney, Church Florist

Treasurers Report on following pages

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Parish of St Mary’s Kingskerswell Year ended 31 December 2021

Contents Page
Independent Examiners Report to
the Parochial Church Council 1
Statement of the responsibilities of the members
of the Parochial Church Council 2
Balance Sheet 3
Statement of financial activities – incoming resources 4-5
Resources used 6
Accounting policies 7- 8
Notes to the accounts 9-16

Parish of St Mary’s Kingskerswell

Independent Examiner’s Report to the Parochial Church Council of St Mary’s Kingskerswell

I report on the accounts of the PCC for the year ended 31 December 2021 which are set out on pages 3 to 16.

Respective responsibilities of the trustees and examiners

As the members of the PCC you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts: you consider that the audit requirement of the Charities Act 2006 (the Act) does not apply. It is my responsibility to state, on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under the Charities Act 2006, whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of independent examiner’s report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Parochial Church Council and a comparison of the accounts with those records. It also includes considering any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts 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 accounts.

Independent examiner’s statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: Which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with the Charities Act; and

to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the regulations, as also contained in the Church Accounting Regulations have not been met; or

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

Signed (DJ Moate)

Date 30/03/2022

Address 26 Boundary Close, Kingskerswell TQ12 5BP

Statement of the Responsibilities of the Members of the Parochial Church Council The members are required to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the council and of the surplus or deficit of the council for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the members are required to:

The members are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the council. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the council and hence taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

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Parish of St Mary's Kingskerswell

Balance Sheet as at 31/12/2021

Notes
Fixed Assets
Tangible fixed assets
1
Investments
2
Current assets
Debtors
4
Stock
Cash at bank and in hand
3
Liabilities: Amounts falling
due within one year
5
Net current assets (liabilities)
Net assets
Funds
6
Approved by the Parochial Church Council and signed on its
Rev. M Wilkie
A Johnson
S P Thompson
Date
31/03/2022		 Total
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
2021
2020
£
£
118,623
0
118,623
118,623
0
21,926
21,926
19,056
118,623
21,926
140,549
137,679
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
49,724
7,769
57,493
49,115
49,724
7,769
57,493
49,115
-21,741
-2,211
-23,952
-22,206
27,983
5,558
33,543
26,910
146,607
27,484
174,092
164,589
146,607
27,484
174,092
164,589
behalf:
- Vicar
- Churchwarden
- Treasurer

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Parish of St Mary's Kingskerswell Statement of Financial Activities Year ended 31 December 2021

Notes
INCOMING RESOURCES
Planned Giving
- Covenanted and non covenanted
- Tax recoverable
General collection
Special collection
Voluntary income
Other voluntary income
Donations - Special gift
- Other
Legacies
Other volutary income
Gross income from events and activities
Income from Churchyard
8
Income from Social Committee
12
Income from Parish Centre
9
Sale of goods
10
Income from Church Magazine
11
Sunday and Wednesday Morning Coffee
13
Listed Places of Worship Grant
Scheme (VAT refund)
House Communion
Bell-Ringers Fund Income
Hire of Parish Church
Sunday Kidz Account
Flower Altar Fund income
Other income
Income from investment
14
Total incoming resources c/fwd		 Total
Total
Unrestricted Restricted
2021
2020
£
£
£
£
24,125
0
24,125
23,111
7,159
0
7,159
5,395
2,283
0
2,283
2,482
0
0
0
0
33,566
0
33,566
30,988
0
0
0
0
13,098
0
13,098
6,282
14,463
0
14,463
6,151
0
0
0
0
27,562
0
27,562
12,432
13,494
3,542
17,036
15,614
1,811
0
1,811
986
16,311
0
16,311
16,443
0
0
0
300
718
0
718
607
61
0
61
142
1,735
0
1,735
8056
144.89
0
145
0
2,168
0
2,168
405
329
0
329
60
90
0
90
27
1,095
0
1,095
63
37,956
3,542
41,499
42,700
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
552
5
556
1,543
99,636
3,547
103,184
87,664

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Parish of St Mary's Kingskerswell Statement of Financial Activities (continued) Year ended 31 December 2021

Notes
Total incoming resources b/fwd
Total resources used(Page 6)
Net incoming resources
Gains and losses on investments:
- realised
-unrealised
Movement in funds
Balances brought forward
at 1 January 2021
Transfer
Balances carried forward
at 31 December 2021		 Total
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
2021
2020
£
£
£
£
99,636
3,547
103,184
87,664
88,573
7,977
96,551
107,687
11,063
-4,430
6,633
-20,024
0
0
0
0
0
2,870
2,870
945
11,063
-1,561
9,503
-19,079
131,980
32,608
164,587
183,666
3,564
-3,564
0
0
146,607
27,483
174,090
164,587

5

Parish of St Mary's Kingskerswell Resources Used

Year ended 31 December 2021

Notes
Grants
Charitable Donations
Directly relating to the work of the church
Clergy:
Parochial share
Vicar's office expenses
Church Clerk
16
Fees
8
Churchyard expenses
8
Light, heat and water
Repairs - general
Insurance
Altar goods
Depreciation
Organist and choir
Flower Altar Fund expenditure
Sunday Kidz Account
Sun/Wed AM Coffee - Donations
13
Bell-Ringers Fund expenses
Other Parochial expenses
7
Parish Centre /site expenses
9
Magazine costs
11
Fund raising and publicity
Social committee costs/donations
12
Church management and administration
Printing, stationery,
photocopying, postage.
Examiners fees
Total expenditure
(transferred to page 5)		 Total
Total
Unrestricted Restricted
2021
2020
£
£
£
£
753
0
753
4,042
43,058
0
43,058
43,000
1,718
0
1,718
2,228
10,630
0
10,630
11,091
3,852
0
3,852
3,624
0
7,977
7,977
5,737
2,235
0
2,235
3,673
658
0
658
1,018
3,249
0
3,249
3,125
280
0
280
482
0
0
0
0
1,958
0
1,958
1,390
604
0
604
0
240
0
240
667
0
0
0
700
1,138
0
1,138
277
500
0
500
3,659
14,792
0
14,792
17,633
0
0
0
0
84,910
7,977
92,888
98,304
648
0
648
585
2,212
0
2,212
4,706
50
0
50
50
2,262
0
2,262
4,756
88,573
7,977
96,551
107,687

6

Accounting Policies

Year Ended 31 December 2021

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations together with applicable accounting standards and the Charities SORP.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention (except for the revaluation of investmenets). Funds

General funds represent the funds of the PCC that are not subject to any restrictions regarding their use and are available for application on the general purposes of the PCC. These include funds designated for a particular purpose by the PCC.

The purpose of any restricted funds is noted in the accounts.

The accounts include transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC can be held responsible. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe an affiliation to another body nor those that are informal gatherings of church members.

Incoming Resources

Volentary income and capital resources

Amounts receivable under covenant are recognised only when honoured by the convenantor.

Income tax recoverable on covenanted or gift aid donations is recognised when claimable.

Grants and legacies to the PCC are accounted for as soons as the PCC is notified of its entitlement and the likely amount due.

Funds raised by the fete, garden party and similar events are accounted for net.

Sales of books and magazines from the church bookstall are accounted for net.

Other ordinary income

Rental income from the letting of church premises is accounted for when receivable.

Parochial fees due to the Parochial Church Council for weddings, funerals etc. are accounted for one an event by event basis.

7

Income from investment

Dividends and interest are accounted for when received. Tax recoverable on such income is accrued for on the same basis.

Application of Resources

Grants

Grants and donations are accounted for when paid.

The Parochial share is accounted when payable and any quota unpaid at 31 December is shown as a creditor in the Balance Sheet. Fixed Assets

Consecrated and beneficed property is excluded from the accounts by s.96(2)(c) of the Charities Act 1993.

No value is placed on movable church furnishings held by the Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal since the PCC considers this to be an inalienable property. All expenditure incurred during the year in consecrated or beneficed buildings and moveable church furnishings, whether maintenance or improvement, is written off.

Other land and buildings

Other land and buildings held on behalf of the PCC for its own purposes is shown at cost. No depreciation is charged against such properties but any expenditure on maintenance or improvement is written off as incurred.

Other fixtures, fittings and office equipment

Equipment used is written off at the rate of 10% per annum using the reduced balancing method.

Investments

Investments are valued at market value.

Current assets

Amounts owing to the PCC at 31 December in respect of fees, rents or other income are shown as debtors less any provision for the amounts that may prove uncollectible.

Short term deposits include cash on deposit with the Central Board of Finance at the bank.

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Parish of St Mary's Kingskerswell Notes on the Accounts

Year ended 31 December 2021

1. Fixed Assets
Cost at 1 January 2021
Additions in Year
At 31 December 2021
Depreciation
At 1 January 2021
Charge for year
At 31 December 2021
Net book amounts
At 31 December 2021
At 31 December 2020		 Parish
Improvements
Fixtures
Total
Centre
Parish Centre
£
£
£
£
63,313
55,309
46,521
165,144
0
0
0
0
63,313
55,309
46,521
165,144
0
0
46,521
46,521
0
0
0
0
0
0
46,521
46,521
63,313
55,309
0
118,623
63,313
55,309
0
118,623

9

Parish of St Mary's Kingskerswell Notes on the Accounts

Year ended 31 December 2021

2. Investments
At market value
932 Shares Central Board of Finance
At cost
932 Shares Central Board of Finance
3. Cash at bank and in hand
National Westminster Bank 2 Reserve account
Cash at National Westminster Bank
Cash at National Westminster Bank - Organ Fund
Church Fund Cash at CCLA Account
Cash at National Westminster Bank - Churchyard maintenance
Churchyard Maintenance Cash at CCLA Account
Cash in hand (Flower Altar fund)
Cash at National Westminster Bank -
Club's/Society reserve No 1 account
Cash at National Westminster Bank -
Sunday and Wednesday Coffee Mornings - Cash
Social account
Bell-Ringers
Sunday Kidz Accounts
Kingskerswell Relief in Sickness Charity (first included 2012)
Parish Centre Cash at CCLA Account
Parish Centre Fund		 2021
2020
£
£
21,926
19,056
21,926
19,056
244
244
244
244
2021
2020
£
£
2,128
2,128
25,904
10,967
50
0
813
813
3,020
4,792
4,039
8,715
859
368
544
544
0
231
1,928
4,764
1,568
438
0
0
664
664
3,373
3,371
12,604
11,320
57,493
49,115

10

Parish of St Mary's Kingskerswell

Notes on the Accounts

Year ended 31 December 2021

Notes on the Accounts
Year ended 31 December 2021
4. Debtors
None
5. Current Liabilities
Parochal Share - outstanding
Churchyard Maintenance
Other - Sunday Kidz		 2021
2020
£
£
0
0
0
0
21,500
21,500
2,211
616
241
91
23,952
22,206

6. Funds

The income funds of the charity include restricted funds held on trust for specific purposes as follows

Investments for
Churchyard
maintenance
Churchyard
maintenance
fund
Parish site
Kingskerswell Relief in Sickness
Charity (first included 2012)		 Balance
Incoming
Unrealised
Outgoing
Transfers
Balance
1 January resources
gain
resources
31st Dec
2021
2021
£
£
£
£
£
£
19,056
0
2,870
0
0
21,926
12,889
3,542
0
-7,977
-3,564
4,890
0
0
0
0
0
0
664
5
0
0
0
668
32,609
3,547
2,870
-7,977
-3,564
27,484

11

Parish of St Mary's Kingskerswell

Notes on the Accounts Year ended 31 December 2021

6. Funds (continued)

The transfer between funds relates to:

The restricted funds comprise:

are for the maintenance of the churchyard and graveyard.

12

Parish of St Mary's Kingskerswell

Notes on the Accounts

Year ended 31 December 2021

7. Other Parochial Expenses
7. Other Parochial Expenses
Transfer to Churchyard Maintenance Fund
Church - Re ordering Phase 1,
Le Page Architects Fees - Quinquennial		 2021
2020
£
£
500
0
0
2,909
0
750
500
3,659

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8. Churchyard Account
Parish of St Mary's Kingskerswell
Year ended 31 December 2021
Fees, Weddings and funerals
Deduct fees
Surplus
Churchyard income
Monument fees
CCLA Interest
Donations
Deduct expenses:
General
Surplus
Total Surplus		 2021
2020
£
£
12,515
10,523
-3,852
-3,624
8,663
6,899
979
2,043
8
37
3,534
3,011
4,521
5,091
-7,977
-5,737
-3,456
-646
5,207
6,253

14

Parish of St Mary's Kingskerswell
Notes on the Accounts
Year ended 31 December 2021
9. Parish Centre Account
Rents received
Donations
CCLA Investment interest
Deduct expenses
Ground Maintenance
Cleaning costs
Electricity, gas, telephone
Repairs
Other
Insurance
Water
Administration
Total expenditure
Surplus/ (loss)
10. Goods for resale
Porch sales
Tradecraft Sales
Surplus
11. Parish News
Sales / Advertising
Deduct expenses
Printing and Stationery
Surplus
12. Social Committee Account
Income
Less Costs/Donation
Surplus		 2,021
2020
£
£
16,309
16,428
0
0
2
14
16,311
16,443
1,196
4,337
5,891
4,836
2,589
2,692
989
0
70
1,225
0
0
1,456
1,956
2,600
2,588
14,792
17,633
1,519
-1,190
0
224
0
76
0
300
718
607
718
607
0
0
718
607
1,811
986
1,811
986
648
585
1,163
400

15

Parish of St Mary's Kingskerswell 2021 2020
Notes on the Accounts £ £
Year ended 31 December 2021

13. Sunday and Wednesday Morning Coffee

Income
Refreshment Sales
Less Cost
Profit
Less Donations
Womens Refuge Donation
Christmas Raffle Prize
Donation - Reordering of Church
Donation - Organ Fund
14. Income from investment
Bank interest
Dividends
15. Other voluntary income
16. Staff costs and Council expenses
Other than reimbursement of costs,
Church Clerks		 61
142
0
0
61
142
0
100
0
0
0
500
0
100
61
-558
556
1,543
0
0
556
1,543
0
0
0
0
10,630
11,091
10,630
11,091

17. Donations from Trustees (PCC members) during the Year

During 2021 ST Mary's PCC received £5,767.16 In donations from trustees (PCC members) and their close relatives, The donors did not attach any conditions to their gifts which required the charity (PCC) to significantly alter the nature of its existing activities.

The £5,767.16 is included in on Page 4 - Incoming Resources

Planned Giving

Covenanted and non covenated £24,125.

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Parish of St Mary’s Kingskerswell Year ended 31 December 2021

Contents Page
Independent Examiners Report to
the Parochial Church Council 1
Statement of the responsibilities of the members
of the Parochial Church Council 2
Balance Sheet 3
Statement of financial activities – incoming resources 4-5
Resources used 6
Accounting policies 7- 8
Notes to the accounts 9-16

Parish of St Mary’s Kingskerswell

Independent Examiner’s Report to the Parochial Church Council of St Mary’s Kingskerswell

I report on the accounts of the PCC for the year ended 31 December 2021 which are set out on pages 3 to 16.

Respective responsibilities of the trustees and examiners

As the members of the PCC you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts: you consider that the audit requirement of the Charities Act 2006 (the Act) does not apply. It is my responsibility to state, on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under the Charities Act 2006, whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of independent examiner’s report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Parochial Church Council and a comparison of the accounts with those records. It also includes considering any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts 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 accounts.

Independent examiner’s statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: Which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with the Charities Act; and

to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the regulations, as also contained in the Church Accounting Regulations have not been met; or

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

Signed (DJ Moate)

Date 30/03/2022

Address 26 Boundary Close, Kingskerswell TQ12 5BP

Statement of the Responsibilities of the Members of the Parochial Church Council The members are required to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the council and of the surplus or deficit of the council for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the members are required to:

The members are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the council. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the council and hence taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

2

Parish of St Mary's Kingskerswell

Balance Sheet as at 31/12/2021

Notes
Fixed Assets
Tangible fixed assets
1
Investments
2
Current assets
Debtors
4
Stock
Cash at bank and in hand
3
Liabilities: Amounts falling
due within one year
5
Net current assets (liabilities)
Net assets
Funds
6
Approved by the Parochial Church Council and signed on its
Rev. M Wilkie
A Johnson
S P Thompson
Date
31/03/2022		 Total
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
2021
2020
£
£
118,623
0
118,623
118,623
0
21,926
21,926
19,056
118,623
21,926
140,549
137,679
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
49,724
7,769
57,493
49,115
49,724
7,769
57,493
49,115
-21,741
-2,211
-23,952
-22,206
27,983
5,558
33,543
26,910
146,607
27,484
174,092
164,589
146,607
27,484
174,092
164,589
behalf:
- Vicar
- Churchwarden
- Treasurer

3

Parish of St Mary's Kingskerswell Statement of Financial Activities Year ended 31 December 2021

Notes
INCOMING RESOURCES
Planned Giving
- Covenanted and non covenanted
- Tax recoverable
General collection
Special collection
Voluntary income
Other voluntary income
Donations - Special gift
- Other
Legacies
Other volutary income
Gross income from events and activities
Income from Churchyard
8
Income from Social Committee
12
Income from Parish Centre
9
Sale of goods
10
Income from Church Magazine
11
Sunday and Wednesday Morning Coffee
13
Listed Places of Worship Grant
Scheme (VAT refund)
House Communion
Bell-Ringers Fund Income
Hire of Parish Church
Sunday Kidz Account
Flower Altar Fund income
Other income
Income from investment
14
Total incoming resources c/fwd		 Total
Total
Unrestricted Restricted
2021
2020
£
£
£
£
24,125
0
24,125
23,111
7,159
0
7,159
5,395
2,283
0
2,283
2,482
0
0
0
0
33,566
0
33,566
30,988
0
0
0
0
13,098
0
13,098
6,282
14,463
0
14,463
6,151
0
0
0
0
27,562
0
27,562
12,432
13,494
3,542
17,036
15,614
1,811
0
1,811
986
16,311
0
16,311
16,443
0
0
0
300
718
0
718
607
61
0
61
142
1,735
0
1,735
8056
144.89
0
145
0
2,168
0
2,168
405
329
0
329
60
90
0
90
27
1,095
0
1,095
63
37,956
3,542
41,499
42,700
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
552
5
556
1,543
99,636
3,547
103,184
87,664

4

Parish of St Mary's Kingskerswell Statement of Financial Activities (continued) Year ended 31 December 2021

Notes
Total incoming resources b/fwd
Total resources used(Page 6)
Net incoming resources
Gains and losses on investments:
- realised
-unrealised
Movement in funds
Balances brought forward
at 1 January 2021
Transfer
Balances carried forward
at 31 December 2021		 Total
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
2021
2020
£
£
£
£
99,636
3,547
103,184
87,664
88,573
7,977
96,551
107,687
11,063
-4,430
6,633
-20,024
0
0
0
0
0
2,870
2,870
945
11,063
-1,561
9,503
-19,079
131,980
32,608
164,587
183,666
3,564
-3,564
0
0
146,607
27,483
174,090
164,587

5

Parish of St Mary's Kingskerswell Resources Used

Year ended 31 December 2021

Notes
Grants
Charitable Donations
Directly relating to the work of the church
Clergy:
Parochial share
Vicar's office expenses
Church Clerk
16
Fees
8
Churchyard expenses
8
Light, heat and water
Repairs - general
Insurance
Altar goods
Depreciation
Organist and choir
Flower Altar Fund expenditure
Sunday Kidz Account
Sun/Wed AM Coffee - Donations
13
Bell-Ringers Fund expenses
Other Parochial expenses
7
Parish Centre /site expenses
9
Magazine costs
11
Fund raising and publicity
Social committee costs/donations
12
Church management and administration
Printing, stationery,
photocopying, postage.
Examiners fees
Total expenditure
(transferred to page 5)		 Total
Total
Unrestricted Restricted
2021
2020
£
£
£
£
753
0
753
4,042
43,058
0
43,058
43,000
1,718
0
1,718
2,228
10,630
0
10,630
11,091
3,852
0
3,852
3,624
0
7,977
7,977
5,737
2,235
0
2,235
3,673
658
0
658
1,018
3,249
0
3,249
3,125
280
0
280
482
0
0
0
0
1,958
0
1,958
1,390
604
0
604
0
240
0
240
667
0
0
0
700
1,138
0
1,138
277
500
0
500
3,659
14,792
0
14,792
17,633
0
0
0
0
84,910
7,977
92,888
98,304
648
0
648
585
2,212
0
2,212
4,706
50
0
50
50
2,262
0
2,262
4,756
88,573
7,977
96,551
107,687

6

Accounting Policies

Year Ended 31 December 2021

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations together with applicable accounting standards and the Charities SORP.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention (except for the revaluation of investmenets). Funds

General funds represent the funds of the PCC that are not subject to any restrictions regarding their use and are available for application on the general purposes of the PCC. These include funds designated for a particular purpose by the PCC.

The purpose of any restricted funds is noted in the accounts.

The accounts include transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC can be held responsible. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe an affiliation to another body nor those that are informal gatherings of church members.

Incoming Resources

Volentary income and capital resources

Amounts receivable under covenant are recognised only when honoured by the convenantor.

Income tax recoverable on covenanted or gift aid donations is recognised when claimable.

Grants and legacies to the PCC are accounted for as soons as the PCC is notified of its entitlement and the likely amount due.

Funds raised by the fete, garden party and similar events are accounted for net.

Sales of books and magazines from the church bookstall are accounted for net.

Other ordinary income

Rental income from the letting of church premises is accounted for when receivable.

Parochial fees due to the Parochial Church Council for weddings, funerals etc. are accounted for one an event by event basis.

7

Income from investment

Dividends and interest are accounted for when received. Tax recoverable on such income is accrued for on the same basis.

Application of Resources

Grants

Grants and donations are accounted for when paid.

The Parochial share is accounted when payable and any quota unpaid at 31 December is shown as a creditor in the Balance Sheet. Fixed Assets

Consecrated and beneficed property is excluded from the accounts by s.96(2)(c) of the Charities Act 1993.

No value is placed on movable church furnishings held by the Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal since the PCC considers this to be an inalienable property. All expenditure incurred during the year in consecrated or beneficed buildings and moveable church furnishings, whether maintenance or improvement, is written off.

Other land and buildings

Other land and buildings held on behalf of the PCC for its own purposes is shown at cost. No depreciation is charged against such properties but any expenditure on maintenance or improvement is written off as incurred.

Other fixtures, fittings and office equipment

Equipment used is written off at the rate of 10% per annum using the reduced balancing method.

Investments

Investments are valued at market value.

Current assets

Amounts owing to the PCC at 31 December in respect of fees, rents or other income are shown as debtors less any provision for the amounts that may prove uncollectible.

Short term deposits include cash on deposit with the Central Board of Finance at the bank.

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Parish of St Mary's Kingskerswell Notes on the Accounts

Year ended 31 December 2021

1. Fixed Assets
Cost at 1 January 2021
Additions in Year
At 31 December 2021
Depreciation
At 1 January 2021
Charge for year
At 31 December 2021
Net book amounts
At 31 December 2021
At 31 December 2020		 Parish
Improvements
Fixtures
Total
Centre
Parish Centre
£
£
£
£
63,313
55,309
46,521
165,144
0
0
0
0
63,313
55,309
46,521
165,144
0
0
46,521
46,521
0
0
0
0
0
0
46,521
46,521
63,313
55,309
0
118,623
63,313
55,309
0
118,623

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Parish of St Mary's Kingskerswell Notes on the Accounts

Year ended 31 December 2021

2. Investments
At market value
932 Shares Central Board of Finance
At cost
932 Shares Central Board of Finance
3. Cash at bank and in hand
National Westminster Bank 2 Reserve account
Cash at National Westminster Bank
Cash at National Westminster Bank - Organ Fund
Church Fund Cash at CCLA Account
Cash at National Westminster Bank - Churchyard maintenance
Churchyard Maintenance Cash at CCLA Account
Cash in hand (Flower Altar fund)
Cash at National Westminster Bank -
Club's/Society reserve No 1 account
Cash at National Westminster Bank -
Sunday and Wednesday Coffee Mornings - Cash
Social account
Bell-Ringers
Sunday Kidz Accounts
Kingskerswell Relief in Sickness Charity (first included 2012)
Parish Centre Cash at CCLA Account
Parish Centre Fund		 2021
2020
£
£
21,926
19,056
21,926
19,056
244
244
244
244
2021
2020
£
£
2,128
2,128
25,904
10,967
50
0
813
813
3,020
4,792
4,039
8,715
859
368
544
544
0
231
1,928
4,764
1,568
438
0
0
664
664
3,373
3,371
12,604
11,320
57,493
49,115

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Parish of St Mary's Kingskerswell

Notes on the Accounts

Year ended 31 December 2021

Notes on the Accounts
Year ended 31 December 2021
4. Debtors
None
5. Current Liabilities
Parochal Share - outstanding
Churchyard Maintenance
Other - Sunday Kidz		 2021
2020
£
£
0
0
0
0
21,500
21,500
2,211
616
241
91
23,952
22,206

6. Funds

The income funds of the charity include restricted funds held on trust for specific purposes as follows

Investments for
Churchyard
maintenance
Churchyard
maintenance
fund
Parish site
Kingskerswell Relief in Sickness
Charity (first included 2012)		 Balance
Incoming
Unrealised
Outgoing
Transfers
Balance
1 January resources
gain
resources
31st Dec
2021
2021
£
£
£
£
£
£
19,056
0
2,870
0
0
21,926
12,889
3,542
0
-7,977
-3,564
4,890
0
0
0
0
0
0
664
5
0
0
0
668
32,609
3,547
2,870
-7,977
-3,564
27,484

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Parish of St Mary's Kingskerswell

Notes on the Accounts Year ended 31 December 2021

6. Funds (continued)

The transfer between funds relates to:

The restricted funds comprise:

are for the maintenance of the churchyard and graveyard.

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Parish of St Mary's Kingskerswell

Notes on the Accounts

Year ended 31 December 2021

7. Other Parochial Expenses
7. Other Parochial Expenses
Transfer to Churchyard Maintenance Fund
Church - Re ordering Phase 1,
Le Page Architects Fees - Quinquennial		 2021
2020
£
£
500
0
0
2,909
0
750
500
3,659

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8. Churchyard Account
Parish of St Mary's Kingskerswell
Year ended 31 December 2021
Fees, Weddings and funerals
Deduct fees
Surplus
Churchyard income
Monument fees
CCLA Interest
Donations
Deduct expenses:
General
Surplus
Total Surplus		 2021
2020
£
£
12,515
10,523
-3,852
-3,624
8,663
6,899
979
2,043
8
37
3,534
3,011
4,521
5,091
-7,977
-5,737
-3,456
-646
5,207
6,253

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Parish of St Mary's Kingskerswell
Notes on the Accounts
Year ended 31 December 2021
9. Parish Centre Account
Rents received
Donations
CCLA Investment interest
Deduct expenses
Ground Maintenance
Cleaning costs
Electricity, gas, telephone
Repairs
Other
Insurance
Water
Administration
Total expenditure
Surplus/ (loss)
10. Goods for resale
Porch sales
Tradecraft Sales
Surplus
11. Parish News
Sales / Advertising
Deduct expenses
Printing and Stationery
Surplus
12. Social Committee Account
Income
Less Costs/Donation
Surplus		 2,021
2020
£
£
16,309
16,428
0
0
2
14
16,311
16,443
1,196
4,337
5,891
4,836
2,589
2,692
989
0
70
1,225
0
0
1,456
1,956
2,600
2,588
14,792
17,633
1,519
-1,190
0
224
0
76
0
300
718
607
718
607
0
0
718
607
1,811
986
1,811
986
648
585
1,163
400

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Parish of St Mary's Kingskerswell 2021 2020
Notes on the Accounts £ £
Year ended 31 December 2021

13. Sunday and Wednesday Morning Coffee

Income
Refreshment Sales
Less Cost
Profit
Less Donations
Womens Refuge Donation
Christmas Raffle Prize
Donation - Reordering of Church
Donation - Organ Fund
14. Income from investment
Bank interest
Dividends
15. Other voluntary income
16. Staff costs and Council expenses
Other than reimbursement of costs,
Church Clerks		 61
142
0
0
61
142
0
100
0
0
0
500
0
100
61
-558
556
1,543
0
0
556
1,543
0
0
0
0
10,630
11,091
10,630
11,091

17. Donations from Trustees (PCC members) during the Year

During 2021 ST Mary's PCC received £5,767.16 In donations from trustees (PCC members) and their close relatives, The donors did not attach any conditions to their gifts which required the charity (PCC) to significantly alter the nature of its existing activities.

The £5,767.16 is included in on Page 4 - Incoming Resources

Planned Giving

Covenanted and non covenated £24,125.

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