The Parochial Church Council of St Mary and St Michael’s Parish Church Trumpington
Report for the Period from March 2023 -March 2024
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Report on the Accounts for the year 1 January – 31 December 2023
1 GENERAL
1.1 Aims & Purposes
The Parochial Church Council (PCC) of St Mary & St Michael, Trumpington, has the responsibility of cooperating with the incumbent in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. The PCC is also specifically responsible for the maintenance of the parish church, the church office building (known as the Bakehouse) and the church hall, although the hall is let on a full repairing tenancy.
1.2 Objectives and Activities
The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship with our church and to become part of our parish community at St Mary & St Michael. The PCC maintains an overview of worship in the parish and discusses proposals from the vicar as to how our services and worship can involve the many groups that live within our parish. Our Sunday services express faith through prayer and scripture, music and sacrament.
When planning church activities, the Vicar, Churchwarden and the PCC have had regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit and, especially, the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. We try to enable people to live out their faith as part of our parish community through:
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Worship and prayer; learning about the Gospel; and developing their knowledge and trust in God and Christ Jesus.
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Provision of pastoral care for people living in the parish.
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Missionary and outreach work.
To facilitate this work, it is important that we maintain the fabric of the church building of St Mary & St Michael and the Bakehouse and that we ensure the continued maintenance of the church hall.
2 VICAR’S REPORT
This year has been another year of change. We have employed a part-time office administrator, commissioned a new website, and are developing plans for a revamped interior of the church, (see Edmund’s report).
Memory Café and MOPS (now renamed The MumCo) have grown and are flourishing with a stable volunteer base. We have had Trumpington Federation Primary Schools visiting the church and I have been engaged in duties as an Academy Counsellor for Trumpington Park Primary School. We continue to be a collection point for the Trumpington Kids Clothes Hub. I help out at the Trumpington Food Hub on Fridays and when I can, attend the Friday lunchtime hub at Trumpington Meadows Primary School.
The Harvest Lunch and Christmas Tree Festival (see Sheila’s report items 4, 8) were fun and brought the wider community into church. Christmas services reflected pre-covid attendance. The choir valiantly sang carols at the Clay Farm Community Garden Christmas Party.
It has been good to have two wardens to share the load, and both churchwardens do an incredible job. Sheila was awarded a BEM in the New Year and we celebrated with a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Party which attracted over 45 people.
In the autumn and winter of 2023, we lost some long-term church members and held their funerals in church. New people have joined the congregation this year and it is encouraging to have them worshipping with us. Junior Church is well-run and managed by a dedicated group of leaders – for which I am truly grateful. Bible study/home groups continue – Tuesday evenings online and inperson on Wednesday evenings. On Wednesdays we have studied Discipleship Explored, Be Still (by Brian Heasley) and Mark’s Gospel. John Pettigrew leads the Tuesday group (please see his report item 5). It has been helpful and a pleasure to hear John’s preaching and his prayers of intercession. In Lent Ken Fletcher led, as last year, a small weekly group on Zoom, using embrace the Middle East Study Guide “Healing and Hope – in the one household of God”. It has also been great to have Revd Tom Simpson from St Matthew’s, Cambridge to take services and preach, and the Revd Stephen Burgess who leads an occasional, but very enjoyable, Methodist Communion Service.
Finally, thanks for everything that is done for the life and ministry of St Mary and St Michael’s, and to everyone who does it. This year, I feel it is appropriate to mention Sam Tudor, our ordinand on placement from Wescott House. He has been exceptional, participating in mid-week events as well as attending both services on Sunday! He will be leaving us in June. My prayers and thanks go with him for the next placement and beyond.
Revd Mandy Maxwell
3 MISSION, MINISTRY AND OUTREACH COMMITTEE
We meet in-between meetings of the PCC. In 2023-24 we met 4 times. Currently, membership includes Sheila Betts (Churchwarden), John Pettigrew (Occasional Preacher), Sarah Gill (representing Junior Church), Carolyn Aston (representing Book Group and the Choir). We meet in the Lord Byron to discuss ministry (services and pastoral care), outreach (suggest/plan events that appeal to church members and anyone living locally). Mission (proclaiming the good news of God in the wider community) is the objective that we need to develop. Mission is the prerogative of all the congregation as it often depends on relationships within the communities where we live and work. Very positively, it is good to see people inviting friends and neighbours into church. The culture of invitation is something to build on.
Revd Mandy Maxwell
4 FUNDRASING, FABRIC AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
This committee exists to aid the PCC in its decisions regarding fabric, fundraising and finance. In order manage meetings of the PCC efficiently, this committee looks at the details of the above and presents its research and recommendations to the PCC prior to their meetings.
Ideas for and management of fundraising is very necessary with escalating ministry share payments and marked increases in payments for utilities. The proposals for the reimagining project will also necessitate careful scrutiny, which the FFF is designed to progress.
This year the FFF has met 5 times and is chaired by Gareth Atkins. We have mostly been looking at the reimagining plans and working towards a faculty(s) for the project. We have also considered the most recent QI report on the church fabric, (see Edmund’s Fabric Report), and studied the annual church accounts. The committee is open to non-PCC members if you would like to be involved with these aspects of church government.
Dr Gareth Atkins
5 CHURCHWARDENS’ REPORT
St Mary & St Michael, Trumpington
We have had a busy year and our thanks go to everyone who, by giving their time and by sharing their skills, ensure that St Mary & St Michael’s remains a special church to both worship and socialise in and where there is always a welcoming face.
We have had several events over the last year where we have welcomed in the wider community beyond our regular congregation such as services for the major festivals at Easter, Harvest and Christmas, and events such as a refreshment stall for supporters of the Cambridge half-marathon, a pancake party, harvest lunch, a thank you evening for magazine deliverers and volunteers, and finally the Christmas Tree Festival which goes from strength to strength. We could not put on this wide array of activities without the willing help of members of our congregation. Thank you all so much.
Most importantly, we forget those who look after the church both inside and out throughout the year – the grass cutter, the cleaner, the brass polishers, etc. and those who contribute so much to the well-being of our church – stewards, bell-ringers, the choir, the intercessors and readers, the sound system and Zoom operators, the flower arrangers, the coffee makers, etc. Many of you may be unseen but this work does not go un-noticed our grateful thanks to you all.
The Terrier (inventory) was inspected in February. The list of vestments and choir robes is still to be updated as items surplus to our needs are being rehomed elsewhere.
Sheila Betts & Edmund Brookes
6 OCCASIONAL PREACHERS REPORT
6.1 Home group
Our group has met weekly on Tuesday evenings via Zoom, and our membership has grown to six people (sometimes all at once!) During the year, we’ve spent our time praying and talking together, as well as studying the Bible in a range of ways. We’ve read the whole Gospel of Matthew at high speed (to get a feel for the overall structure and themes), we’ve followed a course of videos from the Bible Society that covered the whole Bible in a few weeks, and we’ve used a book called “How to Eat Bread” to try out different ways of reading the Bible from across the history of the Church. And, at the moment, we’re revisiting the readings from Sunday morning services.
If you’d like to join us to find out more and join in, please do get in touch!
6.2 Preaching
Over the past year, I’ve preached, shared intercessions and led worship ten or so times at 10am services (mostly Third Sundays), and talking about parables and incidents in Jesus’s life. It's been a pleasure and a privilege to help the parish in this way. On a personal level, it's also always very rewarding to have the chance to talk to people after the service and hear about the ways people have heard and reacted to what I have shared. I always feel that I learn far more from the process than anyone else will!
John Pettigrew
7 ORGANIST
Our esteemed organ tuner Steven Abbiss has continued to look after our organ, he is responsible for Kings John's and Ely cathedral under Harrison and Harrisons. He has brilliantly regulated, on our organ, a high-pitched stop (the fifteenth on the great). Previously it was somewhat out of control, some pipes louder than others. It now sings sweetly and combines well with other stops.
I have continued to play voluntaries at 0830, 1000 and 1830. I hope these add to the theme of the services, music which is either rhythmic or tuneful and perhaps memorable. I play a 20-minute recital before each wedding or funeral, often with consultation with families.
I would like say how much I appreciate the careful way Alan chooses music for the choir to sing. It is always rewarding. I would also like to thank Richard Hills and Gareth for standing in for me sometimes at a moment’s notice. They are most generous a very grateful.
Geoff Symon
8 JUNIOR CHURCH
Our Junior Church’s two groups continue to run on the 2nd and 4th Sundays during the 10am service. ‘Saplings’ are led by Sarah Gill, Michelle Johnson and Michael Lovell; Gareth Atkins, Donna Banks and Katie Howard lead the ‘Seedlings’.
Attendance is generally around 10-12 across the two groups and we meet in the Bakehouse rooms. Our sessions have been based on themes of people of the New Testament, Easter, prayer, Advent and Christmas. As we begin 2024, we are looking at gratitude and then focusing on Lent and Easter before investigating the fruits of the spirit.
In July, some Junior Church families thoroughly enjoyed a windy camping weekend and welcome folks to join them for another trip in July 2024. Local uniformed groups joined us to share Remembrance Sunday and in December we enjoyed making our own paper for our entry to the Christmas Tree Festival.
Katie Howard
9 CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL 2023
It was wonderful to welcome so many visitors to see the beautifully decorated trees and two Christmas-themed quilts from Cambridge Quilters over the weekend of 16 & 17 December.
Stapleford Flutes gave an informal recital while families enjoyed crafting and seasonal refreshments. Ten beautiful wreaths were created at the wreath-making workshop. Around 100 people attended the free concert by Trumpington Strings; the retiring collection raised £177.44 for Trumpington Food Hub. Like Stapleford Flutes the orchestra would be happy to give another concert. Crafts and refreshments continued on Sunday and the festival concluded with the annual Carol Service, led by the choir, with mulled wine and mince pies afterwards.
Visitors voted for their favourite trees: Stickman by Trumpington Federation Reception classes; Hubbing around the Christmas Tree by Trumpington Kids Clothes Hub; Plane-t-ree by the Phillips family; and Book-tree by Sheila Betts. Entry was free and visitors were asked for a donation towards refreshments, raising £205 for the fabric fund.
A huge thank you to all who baked, served refreshments, looked after our visitors, organised crafts and ran the sessions, helped set up and clear away afterwards – it was really pleasing to have lots of new people joining in.
Some of the entrants are already talking about what they would like to do for their entry in 2024 and the PCC has agreed to a festival on 14 and 15 December.
Sheila Betts
10 MEMORY CAFE
Our numbers have increased from 7 couples in April 2023 to 16 couples now on our register. We have lost some during the year, as they are too unwell to come or have gone into a home. We have 16 valuable helpers including our friends from Rotary International. Our helpers work hard to make the two-hour sessions a success.
It has been an enjoyable and progressive year. Each session commences with a half-hour for delicious cakes (made by Leila and Jackie) followed by singing. In each session we involve everyone in a craft, a quiz, shared memories and a short talk. Singing plays a big part in the Café. We entertain our members with various speakers, e.g. Delicatessen demonstration from Waitrose, Memories from Denny End Abbey, History of the Queen’s Head pub in Newton. Flutes have played for us 3 times and we had a Tea Dance for our 2nd Birthday Party in September.
In November we had a Remembrance Day reflection and talk by Edmund Brookes on his time in the TA and the beginnings of the Royal British Legion. Poppies were planted in a sand tray. Our Christmas meeting was a wonderful singing concert put on by Antony (our pianist) and his friends. The next 10 months are already planned for speakers, etc.
We thank Trumpington Church for their support.
Janet Hookham
11 The MumCo FORMERLY (Mothers of Preschoolers), & FAMILY EVENTS
Mothers of Pre-schoolers, Trumpington is now in its 10th year and we continue enabling mums to find an open, relaxing space to feel loved, build relationships, discover hope and find strength for living. Now meeting weekly in term-time in the Trumpington Meadows community rooms, we alternate weeks between engaging activities for Mums with a crèche, and Stay & Play sessions, having introduced the latter to provide continuity and greater connection.
Our activities include games, practical skills and more reflective sessions with discussion to equip and encourage Mums in their friendships, parenting and life, from a Christian perspective. In 2022/23 we considered friendship (handling conflict), courage & purpose. We did some mindful journaling and made re-useable cotton bags and bunting, working with Trumpington Stitchers. This year we have facilitated sessions on women’s health, bulb planting, budgets and financial planning, the meaning of Christmas and how we talk to ourselves. Words ‘our’ mums use repeatedly to describe MoPS include: friendly; welcoming; supportive; fun; caring; restful; positive; calming – expressions clearly appreciating the value of ‘time for yourself’ and ‘meeting others like me’. This year, we transition our name from MOPS to The MumCo, or Mum Community, to continue and extend our connections beyond the pre-school years.
Thank you for your support.
Isla Monk
12 THE TRUMPET
The Trumpet magazine continues to be very well received across the community and is now delivered to over 6000 homes, with a current print run of 6200.
The costs of production and printing are mostly covered by advertising revenue. During the course of the last year our long-term print service ceased and an alternative was sourced in Barnwell Print, North Walsham, at a considerable saving. This has enabled advertising rates to be maintained into 2024, with a flexible 28- or 32-page magazine.
The new Parish Office Administrator, Emma Buck, is gradually taking over copy and advertising administration, which eases my workload for enabling me to concentrate on Sheila Betts the artwork.
We continue to rely on Michael Hendy and Edmund Brookes who operate the cascade delivery system that gets the magazines to the volunteers who then deliver the magazine to all homes in the parish. We are extremely grateful to all our volunteers.
In addition to the print version a .pdf file can be downloaded from htps://trumpington.church, with up to six recent issues available. An archive copy is also kept by the Cambridge University Library.
The Trumpet magazine may be published by the PCC but it is widely seen as a valuable resource for everyone in Trumpington – whether promoting church and community events or as a directory of local businesses useful to our residents.
Sheila Betts
13 BOOK GROUP
The Church Book Group is open to all church members and attracts readers from across the congregations and beyond. Meetings are held every couple of months with attendances of about 6- 8 each time. We have continued to meet on Zoom this year, which has certainly been more convivial than venturing out on cold, wet evenings during the winter, but has also enabled people to join the discussion even if they could not come in person.
We read a wide variety of books, chosen by the readers, with the idea of provoking an interesting discussion both about the book itself and about any topical or moral issues which it raises.
During the past year we have read: One Man and a Mule by Hugh Thompson My Cousin Rachel by Daphne du Maurier Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell
All are welcome. For more information, please email bookgroup@trumpington.church
Carolyn Aston
14 ELECTORAL ROLL
There have been several changes during the year. Sadly, Stephen Brown, James Merry, Ann Roberts, Muriel Tarrant and Christina Walker have died and a few people have moved away from the parish.
The present number of people on the roll is 100 of whom 37 live outside the parish.
Thanks to Janet Hendy for maintaining the electoral roll. It is now being managed by the office administrator and PCC Secretary.
Emma Buck – Office Administrator & PCC Secretary.
15 SAFEGUARDING
The PCC is the main decision maker of the parish. Its members are clergy, church wardens and others elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) of the parish. The PCC and the incumbent have a duty of care under section 5 of the Safeguarding and clergy discipline measure 2016 (i.e. the duty to have due regard to House of Bishops guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults) to ensure the protection of the vulnerable in their church community.
In terms of safeguarding, the incumbent and the PCC have complied with all the requirements:
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The PCC has adopted and implemented the House of Bishops’ Safeguarding Policy ‘Promoting a Safer Church’, which is reviewed annually and displayed in church and on the website.
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The PCC has approved use of the Parish Dashboard s, an online tool to help the Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) implement and work through the Church of England’s Safeguarding Action Plan. The Parish continues to work at Level 3.
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An appropriately experienced, named PSO (Sheila Betts) is appointed to work with the incumbent and the Parochial Church Council.
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A range of safeguarding policy statements and safer working practices are in place and have been reviewed during the year.
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All church officers and those responsible for working with children, young people and vulnerable adults on behalf of the church are safely recruited and have done or due shortly to do the Safeguarding training/s appropriate to their role/s. Currently 28 active volunteers, 1 staff member and 3 others (Clergy/Occasional Preacher/Ordinand) are DBS checked. All have up to date safeguarding training at the appropriate levels.
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PCC members are now required to complete an additional training: Raising Awareness of Domestic Abuse; all members have completed the training.
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Appropriate insurance is in place to cover all activities undertaken in the name of the PCC which involve children, young people and adults.
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Procedures are in place for dealing promptly with safeguarding allegations or suspicions of abuse.
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All data protection legislation is complied with, especially in regard to using (e.g. storing) information about any church officers and any safeguarding records.
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Activity risk assessments are in place for each activity which is associated with either children or vulnerable adults and run in the name of the church and are reviewed regularly.
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The PSO reports regularly to the PCC on safeguarding in the parish – safeguarding is a standing agenda item at each PCC meeting.
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An addendum to a hire agreement is always used when any person or group hires church premises for activity that involves children, young people or vulnerable adults.
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No safeguarding issues have been reported in the previous 12 months.
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Safer Recruitment and People Management (SRPM): the assessment toolkit has been reviewed to ensure the PCC is meeting the SRPM Guidance Requirements.
Sheila Betts, Safeguarding Officer
16 CAMBRIDGE SOUTH DEANERY SYNOD REPORT
13 July 2023 Synod - Little St Mary’s
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The meeting included the re-election, unopposed and with a unanimous vote for the next 3 years of Richard Morgan as Lay Chair and Roger Lilley as Hon. Treasurer.
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There was a brief presentation of the Cambridge South Deanery Plan by the Revd Stuart Browning, Vicar of Holy Trinity, followed by group discussions. The Plan recommended: working in the new developments, including Trumpington, youth work, homelessness, environmental issues, care home ministry and engagement with schools.
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The meeting concluded with thanks to The Revd Rachel Rosborough for her work as Rural Dean and wishing her well in her new post as Vice Principal at Wescott House
1 November 2023 Synod - St Philip’s, Mill Road
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This was the first meeting with the new Rural Dean, The Revd James Shakespeare.
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The Treasurer confirmed that there would be a 4% increase for the 2024 Ministry Share and that the deanery should receive the diocesan 2.5% rebate, for payment in full, at the end of 2023.
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Synod discussed the current situation with CCHP (Cambridge Churches Homeless Project) because at present there is no Bishop’s Officer for the Homeless as The Revd Sophie Young had left to become a hospital chaplain. The deanery’s 3-year funding (£18K) for CCHP ended in 2022. A proposal for funding a new chaplain would be circulated before the next synod.
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There was a brief update on the Appointment process for the new Diocesan Bishop.
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Synod took note of the House of Bishops’ recent announcement on the Living in Love and Faith process.
29 February 2024 Synod - St Mark’s, Barton Road
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The meeting started with a talk on Citizens UK, an organisation that seeks to co-ordinate dialogue between churches, schools and other groups.
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As Synod funds currently including recent parish diocesan rebates are considered sufficient to part fund, as in previous years, a homelessness Chaplain starting in Autumn 2024 the following motion was unanimously approved: -
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That Cambridge South Deanery should part-fund the projected new Cambridge Churches Homelessness Project Post Bishop’s Officer for Homelessness (Ely Diocese) for a period of three years up to a maximum of £25,000 per annum.
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Bishop Dagmar and the archdeacons will be circulating recommendations on the way forward with Deanery Development Plans later this year.
Ken Fletcher and Carolyn Aston (Parish Representatives) and Della Fletcher (Diocesan Synod)
17 FLOWERS IN TRUMPINGTON CHURCH
We have continued to provide flowers in church throughout the year and were pleased to celebrate the Coronation last May. At festivals we are grateful for foliage and flowers from the Pemberton Estate, and to Karen Coffey for very early morning visits to the wholesalers to buy the best flowers. We are grateful for donations especially by parishioners for lilies in memory of loved ones at Easter; such lovely flowers bring great pleasure and uplift to the services.
Due to several constraints fresh flower arrangements are now restricted to major festivals at Easter, Harvest and Christmas. Ely Diocese has advised reducing the use of floral foam as it is unsustainable, so innovations are required, and we welcome new ideas for floral decoration. The use of dried and artificial flowers will increase between festivals due to the cost and availability of fresh flowers.
We were saddened with the death of Muriel Tarrant this year who had provided decades of beautiful flower arranging service. Our core team of four grows ever older, but we have been pleased to welcome one new volunteer, Donna Banks, to the team and would welcome more. Radhika florist, Marianne, supported the successful wreath-making workshop again at Christmas.
Diana Jackson and Siân Jones
18 MOTHERS’ UNION
Trumpington Mothers’ Union Branch still meet regularly in the home of one of our members. Sadly, in April we lost two of our members, Don French and Maureen Dobson. They are both greatly missed, having given so much love and warmth to our group. We have also welcomed two new members to the group this year, which brings our numbers back to 10 active members.
We started our programme in January with a social gathering with a fish & chip lunch followed by trifle and a raffle to raise money for our giving. February was our AGM followed with a cream tea. Our programme for March was a discussion on Easter celebrations and customs to which all members contributed.
The April meeting was cancelled due to the sad loss of Don and Maureen. We had no meeting in May, but had two in June, 1 and 22. On the first we talked about our Best Holiday Ever. It was a lively and funny meeting. On 22 June we enjoyed a talk in the garden given by Barry Chandler about his aviary. We were able to sit and watch the different foreign finches and canaries while Barry talked about them and their care. July meeting members talked about their hobbies and brought things along to show us. Hobbies included knitting, painting, writing, stamp collecting, embroidery, toy and teddy making and some interesting craft ideas.
In August we held a coffee morning in the garden with just a few invited guests, this being the first one since August 2019. It was a beautiful day and we raised £81.50.
In September our Branch Leader Thelma Hynes moved to Haddenham, and although remaining a member she has not been able to join our meetings, but luckily this will change next year. At our September meeting we had a game which taught us about the aims of Mary Sumner the founder of the Mothers’ Union. In October Shirley organised a quiz where we were given clues to guess the names of villages in Cambridgeshire. The November meeting was based around a Christmas theme. In November, Della and Ken Fletcher put up a Mothers’ Union Prayer Tree with leaflets and prayer cards in church to raise awareness of its support for the United Nations’ 16 days of Activism against Gender Violence from 25 November to 10 December. The campaign calls for an end to all forms of violence against women and girls. Mothers’ Union members in 83 countries join the fight for gender justice and equality across the world.
The Wave of Prayer followed in December. We prayed for our link dioceses and lighting a candle for each of them. Our links are Lusaka in Zambia, Shyogwe in Rwanda, Karimnagar in India and Sokoto in Nigeria. We followed this with discussion and lunch. We again supported the Christmas Tree Festival in church. Our tree was called Tree of Wishes and Prayers. The tree was covered in white pom-poms each one representing a wish or prayer.
At all our meetings we have either a raffle or cake sale, we raise funds for the work of the Mothers’ Union. This year we have given £100 to AFIA (Away from it all holiday scheme), £95.65 to the Special Relief Fund (this allows Mary Sumner House to respond quickly to emergency requests), £150 to The Summer of Hope Appeal. We also gave £75 worth of Primark vouchers to the young women of Whitworth House for Christmas. We are now in the process of organising the 2024 programme.
Baptism Anniversary Cards
In 2023, 18 Mothers’ Union Baptism anniversary cards were sent to 18 children living in the surrounding area for 1st to 4th anniversaries of their baptism. Cards are not sent to secondary school children or adults
Stella Chandler
19 FINANCIAL REPORTS
19.1 General Commentary
The year ended with a larger deficit on the General Fund than hitherto and put simply reflects the net loss post Covid-19 of cash collections at principally the 10am services. The loss has not been reduced by changes (i.e. net increases) to the regular giving pattern and the finances continue to rely heavily on income from the capital of inherited gifts.
There are a few notable cash transactions to report which do not show up in the formal accounts. While the PCC no longer benefits from an almost annual anonymous donation of £10-15,000, this year a single (and also anonymous) £10,000 donation was received through the website donations facility. Several four figure donations were gratefully received including a significant one to almost totally fund the cost of the new website. It was possible to recover Gift Aid tax relief on some regular historic direct debit donations (made through the website), hence a higher receipt this year. The annual allowance to support the Vicar’s administration costs from Trinity College’s Vicar of Trumpington Fund was not received until 2024. While the accounts are presented on an accruals basis, the sums referred to above affect the free cash flow.
There were a small number of related party transactions. No PCC member received any remuneration except for the repayment of expenses incurred on behalf of the PCC.
19.2 Reserves & Funding Policy
The PCC holds reserves to ensure it can meet its committed financial obligations. As at 31 December 2023, unrestricted reserves totaled £73,273 (2022 £79,043). While there is no specific target for these reserves it would be desirable to have a General Reserve of about 6 months’ expenditure (c£80,000) provided the guaranteed regular income stream enables a generally balanced budget, which it still does not. The Fabric Fund reserve is held against any unexpected and sudden repair bills, and after depletion to fund the 2012 and 2018 QIR and roof repair works, now stands at £76,153. Willers Bequest income for a number of years has been accrued as cash (see formal accounts q.v.) against supporting any major capital works including significant repairs. Small amounts of cash are held in the general account as part of restricted funds covering the Bells, Churchyard and Flowers.
It is PCC policy to invest capital sums as units in the CCLA/Central Board of Finance of the Church of England’s Investment Fund similar to most parish churches. The capital value of these funds has increased by £65,309 over the year under review. However, the prudent investment policy of the fund has ensured that the dividend stream which was maintained unfettered through the Covid-19 Pandemic has slightly increased.
Edmund Brookes
20 CHURCH FABRIC, INCLUDING THE RE-IMAGINING PROJECT
Routine maintenance on the fabric of the church building was limited to care and maintenance as we awaited the 2023 Quinquennial Inspection Report (QIR) which was undertaken in April but its receipt was significantly delayed until early 2024. A few important issues are noted below.
Some issues from the QIR will need to be considered in conjunction with progress of the Reimagining Project. In addition, there is a need to consider issues associated with the church’s heating and electrical systems as these will also be impacted by the project.
20.1 Fabric Issues
A general check of the drains and downpipes will be made as part of the Churchyard Spring clean in early March. Despite the very heavy rains there were only minor leaks through the south side of the nave roof. This good fortune is probably due to the unusual easterly direction of the wind when the extremely heavy rains fell. Steeplejacks will be required for this as part of the QIR work ( sic) which should be addressed in 2024.
Two electrical circuits failed during the year highlighting the fact that the main MICC (Mineral Insulated Copper-Clad) cabling is getting life expired though it passed the last test. It was possible, at some cost, to make semi-permanent repairs; but rewiring of the whole church except the chancel is now necessary and will be considered as part of any re-imagining faculty submission. As a first stage, the PCC is looking at a “high level” basic specification. MICC cable is still the required cabling for any renewal, and requires specialist equipment to instal. The church is lucky that the main cables can be mostly placed in the floor channels. New cable runs will be necessary for the Kitchenette and Vestry part of the re-imagining project, in addition to a much more generous provision of sockets, apart from any improved lighting that would be required. Portable equipment has been tested.
In so far as the heating system is concerned, apart from the annual maintenance visit, the heating engineer had to attend twice to address significant boiler breakdowns. Parts are still available for the four boilers but the annual repair costs are increasing. When working they continue to satisfactorily heat the church for services and the Dunphy control system works well and quite efficiently. At some stage the boilers will require replacing and subject to submitting a suitably strong case to the DAC could be replaced by four modern condensing boilers which would offer savings in gas usage. The technology to use Air Source Heat Pumps to power a wet system is probably not yet sufficiently advanced to consider for a system of the size required for the church, but when the times comes all options will be considered. Modifications to pipework and radiators would be needed as part of any re-imagining so there is mileage in undertaking any pipe renewals during the re-imagining work though it would require careful project management.
20.2 2023 Quinquennial Inspection Report (QIR)
The 2023 QIR identifies a number of areas for attention which the Fabric, Fundraising and Finance (FFF) Committee and PCC is considering. Expected was further detailed steeplejacks’ inspection of the roof (which will further advise on the likely life of the current lead sheets), but this is now coupled with the need to check the external stonework on the tower, where some small stones have become detached. Dependant on the report of the steeplejacks they may have to revisit to carry out further work and as a last resort scaffolding would be required.
This would be an opportunity to assess work on the very old lead on the tower roof and its wooden structure. A requirement to assess the fitness of the tower to permit bell ringing in the long term is included, this will require the services of a structural engineer.
In addition, the report includes a look at longer term strategic issues, such as the potential for window reglazing and fitness of the storm drains.
20.3 Re-Imagining
Ashley Courtney Architects proposals were presented to the 2023 APCM. Subsequent comments were considered by the FFF Committee and then the PCC and the final proposal was presented to the congregation on Sunday 1 October 2023. As part of the faculty application process, it is necessary to prepare detailed Statements of Need and Significance to justify the application and any alterations that might be required. Drafts were prepared in late 2023. Detailed proposals with an accompanying suite of papers were informally submitted to the DAC (Diocesan Advisory Committee) in late 2023 and they visited in January 2024. This was a productive visit, and while the need to strengthen the reasoning for some proposals such as the removal of c33% of our pews, the main issues were the Vestry proposal, aspects of the toilet design and the re-design of the North Door entry. The PCC is now considering how to refine their proposals.
Looking ahead once the PCC has updated its thinking and addressed these comments a final Faculty application will be prepared. This will need to include consideration of the Parish’s pastoral priorities. A formal application for a Faculty will automatically trigger a consultation process with not only the DAC but other consultees including the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings and the Victorian Society. Any concerns these organisations raise will need to be addressed and resolved before a faculty is granted.
Edmund Brookes
21 STRUCTURE, GOVERNMENT & MANAGEMENT
The Parochial Church Council is a corporate body established by the Church of England. The PCC operates under the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure 1956, Church Representation Rules 2020 and it is a registered charity.
The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules.
21.1 PCC Structure
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Ex Officio: Incumbent, all other clergy and 1 member of Diocesan Synod
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Elected by parishioners: 2 churchwardens
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Elected by those members of the congregation who are on the electoral roll of the parish: up to 2 Deanery Synod representatives and up to 12 ordinary members
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Co-options by the PCC: to fill casual vacancies in elected membership plus a maximum of 2 others.
All those who attend our services are encouraged to register on the electoral roll and stand for election to the PCC. PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance to the parish, including deciding how the funds of the PCC are to be spent. New members will receive initial training into the workings of the PCC.
21.2 PCC Attendance
The full PCC has met 7 times in person since the APCM 2023, with an average level of attendance of 87%. The PCC has two main committees or subgroups dealing with Mission, Ministry and Outreach and Fabric, Fundraising and Finance respectively, which meet between PCC meetings and report back to the full PCC. All PCC members are encouraged to join one or other of these groups. There are also individuals dealing with pastoral and GDPR issues.
The PCC’s Standing Committee meets occasionally, as needed, between PCC meetings, to expedite urgent issues.
21.3 Current Membership
PCC members who have served at any time from 1 January 2022 until the date this report was approved are:
Ex-oficio:
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The Revd Dr Mandy Maxwell Vicar - Incumbent (Chair)
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Mrs Della Fletcher Member of Diocesan Synod
Elected:
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Mr Edmund Brookes Churchwarden & Treasurer
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Mrs Sheila Betts Churchwarden (from APCM 2023) & Parish Safeguarding Officer
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Mr Ken Fletcher Deanery Synod Rep Mrs. Carolyn Aston Deanery Synod Rep (from APCM 2023) Dr Gareth Atkins (Vice Chair) Mrs Fiona Gabrielczyk (until APCM 2023) Mrs Sarah Gill Dr Siân Jones Mr John Pettigrew Mrs Julia Smith (until November 2023)
Co-opted:
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Ms Scarlet Blacker (until APCM 2023)
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Mr Clive Tubb (May – July 2023)
21.4 Vacancies at the 2024 APM/APCM
2 Churchwardens (both eligible for re-election), four 3-year vacancies for PCC members, three 2- year vacancies for PCC members (places unfilled in 2023) and one 1-year vacancy for PCC member (place unfilled in 2022).
21.5 Advisers to the PCC
Independent Examiner: Lisa King, Burdett King Accountancy Limited, 8 The Hamiltons, Newmarket, CB8 0NF Inspecting Architect: Oliver Caroe RIBA AABC, Caroe Architecture, Office 5, Unit 8, 23–25 Gwydir Street; Cambridge CB1 2LG
21.6 Administrative Information
St Mary & St Michaels Church is situated on Grantchester Road, Trumpington. It is part of the Cambridge South Deanery in the Diocese of Ely within the Church of England.
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary and St Michael Trumpington (working name PCC Trumpington) is a registered charity, registration number 1139132. The charity’s principal address is The Bakehouse, 1A Grantchester Road, Trumpington, Cambridge, CB2 9LH. All current PCC members are trustees of the charity.
Approved by the PCC on the 18 March 2024 and signed on their behalf by The Revd Dr Mandy Maxwell, Vicar and Chair of the PCC.
The Parochial Church Council of the Parish of St. Mary and St. Michael Trumpington
Cambridge
in the Diocese of Ely Registered Charity No. 1139132
Annual Review and Financial Statements for the
year ended 31 December 2023
Bankers:
CAF Bank Ltd
25 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill West Malling, Kent ME19 4JQ
Independent Examiner:
Mrs L King
St Mary and St Michael, Trumpington, Cambridge.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S UNQUALIFIED REPORT – CHARITABLE TRUST
Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of St Mary & St Michael, Trumpington, Cambridge
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 December 2023, which are set out on pages 5 to 11.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
to state 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 commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items of disclosures in the accounts, and the seeking of 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, no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements: - to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the
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accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met; or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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Lisa King Burdett King Accountancy Limited 8 The Hamiltons Newmarket CB8 0NF
Date: 3 March 2024
The Parish Church of St Mary & St Michael, Trumpington, Cambridge, in the Diocese of Ely Registered
Charity No.1139132
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Annual accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023
Section A Statement of financial activities
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| Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment Fund Total this year Total last year Note £ £ £ £ £ Incoming resources Voluntary income 2(a) Activities for generating funds 2(b) Income from investments 2(c) Church activities 2(d) Total incoming resources Resources expended Church activities 3(a) Costs of generating voluntary income 3(b) Governance costs 3(c) Total resources expended Net incoming/(outgoing) resources before transfers Gross transfers between funds 7 Net incoming/(outgoing) resources before other recognised gains/(losses) Other recognised gains/(losses) Gains and losses on investment assets 7 Net movement in funds Balances b/fwd 1 January Balances c/fwd 31 December 103,527 8,042 - 111,569 119,055 12,128 1,112 - 13,240 15,166 13,959 9,410 - 23,369 20,493 30,465 3,165 - 33,630 30,371 160,079 21,729 - 181,808 185,084 146,394 17,437 - 163,832 142,313 - - - - - - - - - - 146,394 17,437 - 163,832 142,313 13,685 4,291 - 17,976 42,772 - - - 13,685 4,291 - 17,976 42,772 - 27,485 37,824 65,309 (92,616) 13,685 31,776 37,824 83,285 (49,844) 184,722 363,630 977,027 1,525,379 1,575,223 198,407 395,406 1,014,851 1,608,664 1,525,379 |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment Fund Total this year Total last year Note £ £ £ £ £ Incoming resources Voluntary income 2(a) Activities for generating funds 2(b) Income from investments 2(c) Church activities 2(d) Total incoming resources Resources expended Church activities 3(a) Costs of generating voluntary income 3(b) Governance costs 3(c) Total resources expended Net incoming/(outgoing) resources before transfers Gross transfers between funds 7 Net incoming/(outgoing) resources before other recognised gains/(losses) Other recognised gains/(losses) Gains and losses on investment assets 7 Net movement in funds Balances b/fwd 1 January Balances c/fwd 31 December 103,527 8,042 - 111,569 119,055 12,128 1,112 - 13,240 15,166 13,959 9,410 - 23,369 20,493 30,465 3,165 - 33,630 30,371 160,079 21,729 - 181,808 185,084 146,394 17,437 - 163,832 142,313 - - - - - - - - - - 146,394 17,437 - 163,832 142,313 13,685 4,291 - 17,976 42,772 - - - 13,685 4,291 - 17,976 42,772 - 27,485 37,824 65,309 (92,616) 13,685 31,776 37,824 83,285 (49,844) 184,722 363,630 977,027 1,525,379 1,575,223 198,407 395,406 1,014,851 1,608,664 1,525,379 |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment Fund Total this year Total last year Note £ £ £ £ £ Incoming resources Voluntary income 2(a) Activities for generating funds 2(b) Income from investments 2(c) Church activities 2(d) Total incoming resources Resources expended Church activities 3(a) Costs of generating voluntary income 3(b) Governance costs 3(c) Total resources expended Net incoming/(outgoing) resources before transfers Gross transfers between funds 7 Net incoming/(outgoing) resources before other recognised gains/(losses) Other recognised gains/(losses) Gains and losses on investment assets 7 Net movement in funds Balances b/fwd 1 January Balances c/fwd 31 December 103,527 8,042 - 111,569 119,055 12,128 1,112 - 13,240 15,166 13,959 9,410 - 23,369 20,493 30,465 3,165 - 33,630 30,371 160,079 21,729 - 181,808 185,084 146,394 17,437 - 163,832 142,313 - - - - - - - - - - 146,394 17,437 - 163,832 142,313 13,685 4,291 - 17,976 42,772 - - - 13,685 4,291 - 17,976 42,772 - 27,485 37,824 65,309 (92,616) 13,685 31,776 37,824 83,285 (49,844) 184,722 363,630 977,027 1,525,379 1,575,223 198,407 395,406 1,014,851 1,608,664 1,525,379 |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment Fund Total this year Total last year Note £ £ £ £ £ Incoming resources Voluntary income 2(a) Activities for generating funds 2(b) Income from investments 2(c) Church activities 2(d) Total incoming resources Resources expended Church activities 3(a) Costs of generating voluntary income 3(b) Governance costs 3(c) Total resources expended Net incoming/(outgoing) resources before transfers Gross transfers between funds 7 Net incoming/(outgoing) resources before other recognised gains/(losses) Other recognised gains/(losses) Gains and losses on investment assets 7 Net movement in funds Balances b/fwd 1 January Balances c/fwd 31 December 103,527 8,042 - 111,569 119,055 12,128 1,112 - 13,240 15,166 13,959 9,410 - 23,369 20,493 30,465 3,165 - 33,630 30,371 160,079 21,729 - 181,808 185,084 146,394 17,437 - 163,832 142,313 - - - - - - - - - - 146,394 17,437 - 163,832 142,313 13,685 4,291 - 17,976 42,772 - - - 13,685 4,291 - 17,976 42,772 - 27,485 37,824 65,309 (92,616) 13,685 31,776 37,824 83,285 (49,844) 184,722 363,630 977,027 1,525,379 1,575,223 198,407 395,406 1,014,851 1,608,664 1,525,379 |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment Fund Total this year Total last year Note £ £ £ £ £ Incoming resources Voluntary income 2(a) Activities for generating funds 2(b) Income from investments 2(c) Church activities 2(d) Total incoming resources Resources expended Church activities 3(a) Costs of generating voluntary income 3(b) Governance costs 3(c) Total resources expended Net incoming/(outgoing) resources before transfers Gross transfers between funds 7 Net incoming/(outgoing) resources before other recognised gains/(losses) Other recognised gains/(losses) Gains and losses on investment assets 7 Net movement in funds Balances b/fwd 1 January Balances c/fwd 31 December 103,527 8,042 - 111,569 119,055 12,128 1,112 - 13,240 15,166 13,959 9,410 - 23,369 20,493 30,465 3,165 - 33,630 30,371 160,079 21,729 - 181,808 185,084 146,394 17,437 - 163,832 142,313 - - - - - - - - - - 146,394 17,437 - 163,832 142,313 13,685 4,291 - 17,976 42,772 - - - 13,685 4,291 - 17,976 42,772 - 27,485 37,824 65,309 (92,616) 13,685 31,776 37,824 83,285 (49,844) 184,722 363,630 977,027 1,525,379 1,575,223 198,407 395,406 1,014,851 1,608,664 1,525,379 |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment Fund Total this year Total last year Note £ £ £ £ £ Incoming resources Voluntary income 2(a) Activities for generating funds 2(b) Income from investments 2(c) Church activities 2(d) Total incoming resources Resources expended Church activities 3(a) Costs of generating voluntary income 3(b) Governance costs 3(c) Total resources expended Net incoming/(outgoing) resources before transfers Gross transfers between funds 7 Net incoming/(outgoing) resources before other recognised gains/(losses) Other recognised gains/(losses) Gains and losses on investment assets 7 Net movement in funds Balances b/fwd 1 January Balances c/fwd 31 December 103,527 8,042 - 111,569 119,055 12,128 1,112 - 13,240 15,166 13,959 9,410 - 23,369 20,493 30,465 3,165 - 33,630 30,371 160,079 21,729 - 181,808 185,084 146,394 17,437 - 163,832 142,313 - - - - - - - - - - 146,394 17,437 - 163,832 142,313 13,685 4,291 - 17,976 42,772 - - - 13,685 4,291 - 17,976 42,772 - 27,485 37,824 65,309 (92,616) 13,685 31,776 37,824 83,285 (49,844) 184,722 363,630 977,027 1,525,379 1,575,223 198,407 395,406 1,014,851 1,608,664 1,525,379 |
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| 103,527 | 8,042 | - | 111,569 | 119,055 | |
| 12,128 | 1,112 | - | 13,240 | 15,166 | |
| 13,959 | 9,410 | - | 23,369 | 20,493 | |
| 30,465 | 3,165 | - | 33,630 | 30,371 | |
| 160,079 | 21,729 | - | 181,808 | 185,084 | |
| 146,394 | 17,437 | - | 163,832 | 142,313 | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| 146,394 | 17,437 | - | 163,832 | 142,313 | |
| 13,685 | 4,291 | - | 17,976 | 42,772 | |
| - | - | - | |||
| 13,685 | 4,291 | - | 17,976 | 42,772 | |
| - | 27,485 | 37,824 | 65,309 | (92,616) | |
| 13,685 | 31,776 | 37,824 | 83,285 | (49,844) | |
| 184,722 | 363,630 | 977,027 | 1,525,379 | 1,575,223 | |
| 198,407 | 395,406 | 1,014,851 | 1,608,664 | 1,525,379 |
The Parish Church of St Mary & St Michael, Trumpington, Cambridge, in the Diocese of Ely Registered
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Charity No.1139132
Section B Balance sheet as at 31 December 2023
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| Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment Fund Total this year Total last year Note £ £ £ £ £ Fixed assets Check Freehold of Church Hall Lease of The Bakehouse Investments 4 Total fixed assets Current assets Debtors 5 Cash at bank - Current Account Cash at bank - Deposit Account Cash at CBoF - Deposit Account Total current assets Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 6 Net current assets/(liabilities) Total assets less current liabilities Creditors:amounts falling due after one year - - 435,000 435,000 435,000 - - 140,000 140,000 140,000 - 319,619 439,851 759,470 694,160 - 319,619 1,014,851 1,334,470 1,269,160 25,106 836 25,942 13,586 20,973 - 20,973 13,775 157,217 - 157,217 159,263 70,062 - 70,062 70,062 203,295 70,898 - 274,194 256,686 - - 468 203,295 70,898 - 274,194 256,218 203,295 390,517 1,014,851 1,608,664 1,525,379 - - - - - - - - - - |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment Fund Total this year Total last year Note £ £ £ £ £ Fixed assets Check Freehold of Church Hall Lease of The Bakehouse Investments 4 Total fixed assets Current assets Debtors 5 Cash at bank - Current Account Cash at bank - Deposit Account Cash at CBoF - Deposit Account Total current assets Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 6 Net current assets/(liabilities) Total assets less current liabilities Creditors:amounts falling due after one year - - 435,000 435,000 435,000 - - 140,000 140,000 140,000 - 319,619 439,851 759,470 694,160 - 319,619 1,014,851 1,334,470 1,269,160 25,106 836 25,942 13,586 20,973 - 20,973 13,775 157,217 - 157,217 159,263 70,062 - 70,062 70,062 203,295 70,898 - 274,194 256,686 - - 468 203,295 70,898 - 274,194 256,218 203,295 390,517 1,014,851 1,608,664 1,525,379 - - - - - - - - - - |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment Fund Total this year Total last year Note £ £ £ £ £ Fixed assets Check Freehold of Church Hall Lease of The Bakehouse Investments 4 Total fixed assets Current assets Debtors 5 Cash at bank - Current Account Cash at bank - Deposit Account Cash at CBoF - Deposit Account Total current assets Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 6 Net current assets/(liabilities) Total assets less current liabilities Creditors:amounts falling due after one year - - 435,000 435,000 435,000 - - 140,000 140,000 140,000 - 319,619 439,851 759,470 694,160 - 319,619 1,014,851 1,334,470 1,269,160 25,106 836 25,942 13,586 20,973 - 20,973 13,775 157,217 - 157,217 159,263 70,062 - 70,062 70,062 203,295 70,898 - 274,194 256,686 - - 468 203,295 70,898 - 274,194 256,218 203,295 390,517 1,014,851 1,608,664 1,525,379 - - - - - - - - - - |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment Fund Total this year Total last year Note £ £ £ £ £ Fixed assets Check Freehold of Church Hall Lease of The Bakehouse Investments 4 Total fixed assets Current assets Debtors 5 Cash at bank - Current Account Cash at bank - Deposit Account Cash at CBoF - Deposit Account Total current assets Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 6 Net current assets/(liabilities) Total assets less current liabilities Creditors:amounts falling due after one year - - 435,000 435,000 435,000 - - 140,000 140,000 140,000 - 319,619 439,851 759,470 694,160 - 319,619 1,014,851 1,334,470 1,269,160 25,106 836 25,942 13,586 20,973 - 20,973 13,775 157,217 - 157,217 159,263 70,062 - 70,062 70,062 203,295 70,898 - 274,194 256,686 - - 468 203,295 70,898 - 274,194 256,218 203,295 390,517 1,014,851 1,608,664 1,525,379 - - - - - - - - - - |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment Fund Total this year Total last year Note £ £ £ £ £ Fixed assets Check Freehold of Church Hall Lease of The Bakehouse Investments 4 Total fixed assets Current assets Debtors 5 Cash at bank - Current Account Cash at bank - Deposit Account Cash at CBoF - Deposit Account Total current assets Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 6 Net current assets/(liabilities) Total assets less current liabilities Creditors:amounts falling due after one year - - 435,000 435,000 435,000 - - 140,000 140,000 140,000 - 319,619 439,851 759,470 694,160 - 319,619 1,014,851 1,334,470 1,269,160 25,106 836 25,942 13,586 20,973 - 20,973 13,775 157,217 - 157,217 159,263 70,062 - 70,062 70,062 203,295 70,898 - 274,194 256,686 - - 468 203,295 70,898 - 274,194 256,218 203,295 390,517 1,014,851 1,608,664 1,525,379 - - - - - - - - - - |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment Fund Total this year Total last year Note £ £ £ £ £ Fixed assets Check Freehold of Church Hall Lease of The Bakehouse Investments 4 Total fixed assets Current assets Debtors 5 Cash at bank - Current Account Cash at bank - Deposit Account Cash at CBoF - Deposit Account Total current assets Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 6 Net current assets/(liabilities) Total assets less current liabilities Creditors:amounts falling due after one year - - 435,000 435,000 435,000 - - 140,000 140,000 140,000 - 319,619 439,851 759,470 694,160 - 319,619 1,014,851 1,334,470 1,269,160 25,106 836 25,942 13,586 20,973 - 20,973 13,775 157,217 - 157,217 159,263 70,062 - 70,062 70,062 203,295 70,898 - 274,194 256,686 - - 468 203,295 70,898 - 274,194 256,218 203,295 390,517 1,014,851 1,608,664 1,525,379 - - - - - - - - - - |
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| - | - | 435,000 | 435,000 | 435,000 | |
| - | - | 140,000 | 140,000 | 140,000 | |
| - | 319,619 | 439,851 | 759,470 | 694,160 | |
| - | 319,619 | 1,014,851 | 1,334,470 | 1,269,160 | |
| 25,106 | 836 | 25,942 | 13,586 | ||
| 20,973 | - | 20,973 | 13,775 | ||
| 157,217 | - | 157,217 | 159,263 | ||
| 70,062 | - | 70,062 | 70,062 | ||
| 203,295 | 70,898 | - | 274,194 | 256,686 | |
| - | - | 468 | |||
| 203,295 | 70,898 | - | 274,194 | 256,218 | |
| 203,295 | 390,517 | 1,014,851 | 1,608,664 | 1,525,379 | |
| - | - | - | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - | - |
Provisions for liabilities and charges
Funds of the Charity
| Funds of the Charity | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net assets Unrestricted funds 7 Restricted funds 7 Endowment funds 7 Total funds |
£ 203,295 | £ 390,517 | £ 1,014,851 | £ 1,608,664 |
£ 1,525,379 |
| 191,595 | - | - | 191,595 | 177,910 | |
| - | 402,218 | - | 402,218 | 370,442 | |
| - | - | 1,014,851 | 1,014,851 | 977,027 | |
| £ 191,595 | £ 402,218 | £ 1,014,851 | £ 1,608,664 |
£ 1,525,379 |
Signed by two trustees on behalf of all the trustees
| Signature Print Name Date of approval |
Signature Print Name Date of approval |
Signature Print Name Date of approval |
|---|---|---|
| M Maxwell | ||
| E Brookes |
The Parish Church of St Mary & St Michael, Trumpington, Cambridge, in the Diocese of Ely Registered Charity No.1139132
Section C
Notes to the accounts - 31 December 2023
Note 1
Accounting Policies
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 together with applicable accounting standards and the SORP 2005.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for the valuation of investment assets, which are shown at market value. The financial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law.
Funds
Unrestricted funds are general funds which can be used for PCC ordinary purposes.
Designated funds are general funds which have been designated for a particular purpose.
Restricted funds consist of donations received for a specific object or invited by the PCC for a specific object. The funds may only be expended on the specific object for which they were given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of each year must be carried forward as a balance on that fund. The PCC does not usually invest separately for each fund. Where there is no separate investment, interest is apportioned to individual funds on an average balance basis.
Incoming resources
Planned giving, collections and donations are recognised when received. Tax refunds are recognised when the incoming resource to which they relate is received. Grants and legacies are accounted for when the PCC is legally entitled to the amounts due. Dividends are accounted for when receivable, interest is accrued. All other income is recognised when it is receivable. All incoming resources are accounted for gross.
Resources expended
Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, if that award creates a binding or constructive obligation on the PCC. The diocesan parish share is accounted for when due. Amounts received specifically for mission are dealt with as restricted funds. All other expenditure is generally recognised when it is incurred and is accounted for gross.
Fixed assets
Consecrated and benefice property is not included in the accounts in accordance with section 10 of the Charities Act 2011.
Movable church furnishings held by the vicar and churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal are inalienable property, listed in the church's inventory, which can be inspected (at any reasonable time). For anything acquired prior to 2000 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the financial statements. Subsequently no individual item has cost more that £1,000 so all such expenditure has been written off when incurred.
Equipment used within the church premises is written off when the asset is acquired.
Investments are valued at market value at 31 December.
The Parish Church of St Mary & St Michael, Trumpington, Cambridge, in the Diocese of Ely Registered Charity No.1139132
Section CNotes to the accounts - 31 December 2023 (cont)
| 2. 2(a) INCOMING RESOURCES Voluntary income Planned giving Gift Aid donations Tax recoverable Yellow Envelopes CAF Direct Debit Collections (open plate) Coffee Charity Trinity Fund Donations Bakehouse Church yard Sundry Income VAT Refund Legacies Homework Club Other Total 2(b) Activities for generating funds Magazine (advertising) Memory Café Fete, events and fundraising Total 2(c) Income from investments Dividend income Interest Total 2(d) Income from church activities Fees for weddings and funerals Diocesan Fee Childrens Worker Circle of Security Junior Messy Church Flowers Church Hall (inc. Ins) Total Total Incoming Resources |
Unrestricted funds £ Restricted funds £ Endowment Fund £ Total this year £ Total last year £ |
Unrestricted funds £ Restricted funds £ Endowment Fund £ Total this year £ Total last year £ |
Unrestricted funds £ Restricted funds £ Endowment Fund £ Total this year £ Total last year £ |
Unrestricted funds £ Restricted funds £ Endowment Fund £ Total this year £ Total last year £ |
Unrestricted funds £ Restricted funds £ Endowment Fund £ Total this year £ Total last year £ |
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| 43,414 | 1,880 | - | 45,294 | 46,816 | |
| 15,820 | 836 | - | 16,656 | 12,965 | |
| 1,619 | - | 1,619 | 631 | ||
| 4,833 | - | 4,833 | 2,864 | ||
| 2,012 | - | 2,012 | 2,472 | ||
| 143 | - | 143 | 25 | ||
| 506 | - | 506 | 1,216 | ||
| 9,954 | - | 9,954 | 8,637 | ||
| 24,088 | - | 24,088 | 14,488 | ||
| 1,644 | - | 1,644 | 4,656 | ||
| 1,888 | - | 1,888 | 1,233 | ||
| - | - | - | |||
| 706 | - | 706 | 146 | ||
| - | - | 20,225 | |||
| 18 | - | 18 | 300 | ||
| 2,208 | - | 2,208 | 2,381 | ||
| 103,527 | 8,042 | - | 111,569 | 119,055 | |
| 11,505 | - | 11,505 | 13,840 | ||
| 1,112 | 1,112 | 1,326 | |||
| 623 | - | - | 623 | - | |
| 12,128 | 1,112 | - | 13,240 | 15,166 | |
| 10,714 | 7,449 | - | 18,163 | 19,543 | |
| 3,245 | 1,961 | - | 5,206 | 951 | |
| 13,959 | 9,410 | - | 23,369 | 20,493 | |
| 3,917 | - | 3,917 | 4,340 | ||
| 2,672 | - | 2,672 | 2,197 | ||
| - | - | - | |||
| - | - | - | |||
| - | - | 250 | |||
| 45 | - | 45 | 191 | ||
| 493 | - | 493 | 433 | ||
| 26,503 | - | 26,503 | 22,960 | ||
| 30,465 | 3,165 | - | 33,630 | 30,371 | |
| 160,079 £ 21,729 £ - £ 181,807 £ 185,085 |
The Parish Church of St Mary & St Michael, Trumpington, Cambridge, in the Diocese of Ely Registered Charity No.1139132
Section C Notes to the accounts - 31 December 2023 (cont)
| 3. RESOURCES EXPENDED 3(a) Church activities Missionary and charitable giving Charity payments Ministry: Parish share Clergy expenses Organist Homework Club Families Worker + expenses Childrens Worker Maint of Ministy/Ch Req Admin Church utility costs Bakehouse MoPS Miscellaneous expenses Diocesan Fees Cleaning Insurance Magazine costs Church Hall running costs Memory Café Junior Messy Church Choir & Music Special Funds |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment Fund Total this year Total last year £ £ £ £ £ |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment Fund Total this year Total last year £ £ £ £ £ |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment Fund Total this year Total last year £ £ £ £ £ |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment Fund Total this year Total last year £ £ £ £ £ |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment Fund Total this year Total last year £ £ £ £ £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | 1,216 | |||
| 78,646 | - | 78,646 | 75,206 | ||
| 431 | - | 431 | 59 | ||
| 5,185 | - | 5,185 | 4,834 | ||
| 273 | - | 273 | 45 | ||
| 5,605 | - | 5,605 | 5,308 | ||
| 386 | - | 386 | 182 | ||
| 7,039 | - | 7,039 | 2,316 | ||
| 20,045 | - | 20,045 | 16,102 | ||
| 2,961 | - | 2,961 | 2,157 | ||
| 1,491 | - | 1,491 | 1,606 | ||
| - | - | 500 | |||
| 232 | - | 232 | 188 | ||
| 2,706 | - | 2,706 | 2,153 | ||
| 3,718 | - | 3,718 | 3,575 | ||
| 6,193 | - | 6,193 | 4,760 | ||
| 12,419 | - | 12,419 | 13,145 | ||
| 1,503 | - | 1,503 | 1,020 | ||
| 560 | 560 | 216 | |||
| 401 | - | 401 | 80 | ||
| - | - | 198 | |||
| 139 | 139 | 110 | |||
| 13,899 | - | 13,899 | 7,337 | ||
| 146,394 | 17,437 | - | 163,832 | 142,313 |
Total
3(b) Generation of voluntary income
Fete, events and appeal costs
3(c) Governance costs
Independent Examination
£146,394 £17,437 £ - £163,832 £142,203
Total Resources Expended
The Parish Church of St Mary & St Michael, Trumpington, Cambridge, in the Diocese of Ely Registered Charity No.1139132
Section C
Notes to the accounts - 31 December 2023
(cont)
Note 4 Investment assets
Investments relate to 33,596.98 units of CBF Church of England Investment Fund. Value at 31 December 2023 - £22.6053 per unit = £759,470 (2022 - £694,161) an increase of £65,309 (2022 - decrease of £92,616).
There are no contingent assets.
Note 5 Debtors
Analysis of debtors
| Gift aid VAT refund Other - Trinity / Bakehouse Total |
Amounts falling due within one year |
Amounts falling due within one year |
|---|---|---|
| This year £ |
Last year £ |
|
| 16,656 | 12,965 | |
| 706 | 146 | |
| 8,579 | 475 | |
| 25,942 | 13,586 |
Note 6 Creditors and accruals
Analysis of creditors
Creditors
Accruals and deferred income Total
| Amounts falling due within one year |
Amounts falling due within one year |
Amounts falling due after more than one year |
Amounts falling due after more than one year |
|---|---|---|---|
| This year £ |
Last year £ |
This year £ |
Last year £ |
| 468 | - | - | |
| - | - | - | - |
| - | 468 | - | - |
The Parish Church of St Mary & St Michael, Trumpington, Cambridge, in the Diocese of Ely Registered Charity No.1139132
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Section C Notes to the accounts - 31 December 2023 (cont)
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| Fund balances b/fwd £ |
Incoming resources £ |
Outgoing resources £ |
Transfers £ |
Fund balances c/fwd £ |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted Funds | |||||
| General Fund | 79,043 | 140,624 | (146,394) | 73,273 | |
| TrinityAdvance Deposit | 8,637 | 8,741 | 17,378 | ||
| Willers Fund | 90,230 | 10,714 | 100,944 | ||
| Total Unrestricted Funds | 177,910 | 160,079 | (146,394) | - | 191,595 |
| Restricted Funds | |||||
| Bells | 4,487 | 200 | 4,687 | ||
| Choir & Music | - | - | |||
| Churchyard | 486 | 1,888 | (2,414) | (40) | |
| Flowers | 68 | 493 | (1,127) | (566) | |
| MemoryCafé | 1,109 | 1,112 | (560) | 1,662 | |
| Homework Club | 255 | 18 | (273) | - | |
| Ministry | 44 | 2,672 | (2,706) | 10 | |
| Charity | 187 | 506 | 693 | ||
| Fabric | 71,672 | 14,839 | (10,358) | 76,153 | |
| Total Restricted Funds | £ 78,308 |
£ 21,728 |
£ (17,437) |
£ - |
£ 82,599 |
| Capital Funds | |||||
| Fabric Fund including the Egli Bequest | £ 292,133 |
£ 27,485 |
£ - |
£ - |
319,618 |
| Endowment Funds | |||||
| Freehold of Church Hall | 435,000 | - | - | 435,000 | |
| Lease of The Bakehouse | 140,000 | - | - | 140,000 | |
| Willers Bequest | 358,252 | 33,706 | - | 391,958 | |
| Bells Fund | 6,694 | 630 | - | 7,324 | |
| Churchyard Fund | 23,802 | 2,239 | - | 26,041 | |
| Osborn Fund | 4,088 | 385 | - | 4,473 | |
| StanleyBequest | 1,022 | 96 | - | 1,118 | |
| Egli Grave Bequest | 8,168 | 769 | - | 8,937 | |
| Total Endowment Funds | £ 977,027 |
£ 37,824 | £ - |
£ - |
£ 1,014,851 |
| Total Funds | £ 1,525,379 |
£ 247,116 |
£ **(163,832) ** |
£- | £ 1,608,664 |