HOLYTRINrrY CHURCH MUCH WENLOCKAND HOLY TRINITY CHURCH BouKfoN ANNUAL REpoKf AND FINANaAL sfATEMENTS For the year ended 31° December. 2021 Registered (Jwrity No 1142708
Holy Trfnity Church Muth Wenlo¢k and HolyTrfnity Church Bourton Registered Charlty No 1142708 ANNUAL REpoKf FOR YEAR ENDED 31- DECEMBER 2021 Holy Trinity Church Much Wenlock is situ*d in WilnM)re StreeL Much Wenkxk and Holy Trlnlty chUh Bourton. is in the village of Bourton. just wtslde Much Wenloc Holy Trinity Church is part of the Diocese of Hereford withln the Churth of England. COrrespondee Addre55 Rectory. New Road. Muth WenlocK Shropshire. TF13 6EQ Our website I PCC Members durfng the year Chair Revd M C Stafford ice Chair Mr A P Walker thurth Warden Mrs S J CrooktrWilliam5 Church Warden Secretsry Mrs A Dixon Treasurer Mrs M Parker Deanery Synod Rep Mrs B Bull Mrs G Davi5 Mrs G Reynolds Imothers Union} Elerted Membefs Mr5 A trai8 Mrs F CoulsoTrJoy Mr M laws Mr N Norbury Mr R Hawthorn Mr Pward Curate Revd. A Walker Revd. Philip Bythv Revd. David Janes Reader Mr Paul Trenberth
Holy Trfnity Churth Muth Wenlock and Holy Trinity Churth Bwrton Registered Charlty Nts 1142708 Director of Muslc Mr Brendon OnTr Elertoral Role Offker Mrs Julie Qulnn Tower Captaln Mrs Valerie Roberts
HolyTrinity Clrch Mh Wenlock and HolyTrlnSty Church Bourton Regthred Charty No 1142708 Report and Accounts for the Parothial Church Council for 2021 Alms and purposes Holy Trinty Parochial Church Council IPCQ has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent, The Revd. Matthew stsfford. in promotion in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church. pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenbcal Objectives and Actl¥ttles The PCC is committed to enabling as many people to worship at our churches and to become part of our parish communty. The PCC maintsin an overview of worship throughout the parish. Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer and Scripture, music and sacrament. When planning our activities for the year, have conSided the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit and. in partKular. the supplementary guidance on charities ft)r the advancement of religion. In particular we try to enable ordinary people to Ihe out their faith as part of our parish community through:_ Worship and prayer, leaming at#)ut the 80spel, devek)ping their knowledge and trust in Je5US Provision of pastoral care for people INing in the parish Missionary and OutaCh work. To facilitate the work. it is important that we maintsin the fabr of the tsvo churches Achlevements and perfomiance Worship arKI prayer The PCC is keen to offer a range of services during the week including Prayer Group on Mondays, Holy Eucharist on Wednesdays together with Sunday Worship. Prayer group usually meets on Monday mornings at 10.CM)am. It offers up to the Lord the prdyers written on the prayer papers by those WI come into the church for help. consideration and to voice their gratttude. The Prayer Board is still being used. On the side of caution paper is provided but we ask people to use their own pens. We are open now because the Church is open but of course we had to seal the prayer board off when the thurch doors were ck)sed. We use a small artificial tree a5 well to encourage the children to write a prayer or draw a picture on a °leaf. Both facilities are well used.
Holy Trinity Church Much Wenlock and HolyTrlnlty Church Bourton Members are invofved wtth the literacy department of the local primary school to assist reading with the children. School assemblies are regularfy led by Revd. Matthew stsfford. Revd. Alison Walker is the Chaplain at the William Brooks khool. visiting at lunchtimes once a month to be present to any of the children or staff who would like to tslk. She has also spent a day teaching on Wellness from a Christian perspective and contributed to other lessons. Sadly. because of Covid- 19 much of this work has not been as regular but she has stayed in contact with the school via email. Much wen1k Christma5 Fayre The Christmas Fay took pla again in 2021. The Church participated along with other local charities and businesses. This was a gnIficant fund rdising day. Encirded Wrth Care Ser¥Kes In the Autumn of 2017, at the time of filming of "A Wicarfs Ltfe". a group of Intested church members attended a course on becoming Dementia Friends. The purpose was to provide an opportunity to review provision at Holy Trintty so that we could become a Dementia Friendly Church. During 2021 It has not been possible to have services due to Covid19 restrictions Soup Lunches Due to the virus we have not been able to meet and provide lunches in 2021 Eco church The group have met several times during year. mostlyfocusing on the promotion of plastic reduction. A well attended Climate Sunday service was held in June focusing on God's Creation. The group held a fortnight of daily COP26 prayer gatherings in November. A nature count was organised for the churchyard and further work is now being considered in the churchyard following excellent work that Neil Warrington has done in progressing the wild flower area.
Hoty Trinity Chur¢h Muth Wenlock and Holy Trinlty Church Bourton Registered Charity No 1142708 Bell ringers Ringers throughout the country have been trying hard to maintain bellringing to their towers and the central body have been in regular touch with the House of Bishops. Recovery Group to maintain safe practice. None more 50 than in Wenlock. where V have been able to continue Sunday ringing although two of our ringers have not retumed leaving us with just five. We are very grateful for the help Sunday by Sunday to Brill pri a ringer ot Atcham. Tuesday practices have not restarted due to the lack of ringers but quarter peals are organised at least once a month on this evening. Bellringers from around the countrytake part in these. We were able to ringforweddings during the year and it was lovely to have these taking pla On again. Pastoral Care Revd Matthew Stafford has vistte(I members of our parish. at their request. in their homes. nursing homes and hospital Mission and Evangellsm Helping those in need is a demonstration of our faith Our parish magazine, the Wenlock Herald, is distributed monthly to every household in the parish. The ma8azine keeps our parishioners infomied of important matter5 ststement of Safeguarding Principles The PCC has complied with the duty under sertion 5 of the safeguarding and Cler1 Discipline Measure 2016 and our church is committed to=_ Promoting a safe environment and culture Safely recruiting and supporting all those wtth ary responsibility related to children. young people and vulnerable adults within the church Responding promptty to any safeguarding concern or allegation Caring pastorally for victims/suEvivors of abuse and any other affected persons Responding to those that may pose a risk to others. The Safeguarding Action plan wa5 cornpiled by the Pg) (Parish Safeguarding Officer) agreed by the PCC and is a living document, being monitored and updated on a regular basis. PCC Members have completed their Safe8uardin8 training and have receNed certificates, notifying the PSO. DBS checks have been carried out for the maiortty of the PCC and are monitored for renewals on a 5 year cycle. SafeBuardinE has been included on the PCC Agenda as a regularl5tandord item. The role of the PSO is in the prOs5 of being handed over to a new individual as agreed at the November PCC meetin&.
HotyTrlnlty Churth Mwh Wenlock aml HolVTrin Church Bourton Re£Ted Chartty No 1142708 Flnandal Revlew Financially things have eased a little in 2021 due to two legacies received at the year end. £57,926 was received. restricted for fabric. and £18.619 was reIVed for general unrestricted funds. Collection income from Church SerVis has reduced considerably over the last two years. This is partly due to fewer services and yxial distancing during Covid 19 regulations. We were able to undertake some fundraising during the year. However, coffee moming and soup lunches are yet to resume. The totsl unrestricted receipts were £122.725 and expenditure was £109.646 giving a net surplus of £13,079. The receipts on restrirted funds were £59,929 and expenditure £556 resulting In a surplus of £59,373. Funds carried fon¥ard into 2022 are £51.670 of unrestricted funds and £80,326 of restricted funds. Resefves Policy It is PCC policy to maintain an unrestricted fund equivalent to at least three months unrestricted expenditure. At the year end unrestricted funds were £51.670. The unrestritted expenditure in 2021 was £109.646. It should be noted that a legacy of £18,619 VRS reIVed at the year end. Structure, Governance and Management The PCC is a corporate body established by the Church of England. The PCC operate5 under Parochial Church Council Powers Measure. The method of appointment is set out in the Church Representstion Rules. At Holy Trinity Much Wenlock and Bourton it consists of an incumbent, church wardens and members elerted by those members of the congregation who are on the electoral roll of the church The PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general conrn and importance to the parish. including deciding on how the funds of the PCC are to be spent. Signed on behalf of the PCC Alison R Dixon 24th March 2022
Holy Trlnlty Churth Much Wenlodt and HolyTrinity Church Bourton Independent Examinerfs Rem the PCC of Hdy Trinity Much Wenlock and Bourton I re)rt on the accounts of the church for the year ended 31 December. 2021 which are set out on pages I to 14. Respectlve Responsibilities of PCC arnl Examiner The church's trustees are responsible fr)r the preparation of the accounts. The church's trustees consider that an audit is not requested for this year under section144{21 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Attl and that an independent examination is needed It is my responsibility to:. Examine the accounts {under section145 of the 2011 Act} To follow the procedures laid down in the General DirectK)ns given by The Charity Commissioners under145 {5){b} of the 2011 Act and To state whether particular matters have come to my attention Basis of Independent Examiners report My examination was carried out in accordante 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 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 no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a'true and fairVie and the report is limtted to those matters set out in the ststement below. Independent examinerfs statement In connection wtth my examination. no matter has come to my attentton: l. Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements To keep accounting records in accordaft with 5ettion130 of the 2011 Att: and To prepare accounts which accord wtth the accounting records and compty with the accounting requirement 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 21" March 2022 Jill Robinson. BSC, BFP, ACA Field House. Bourton, Much Wenlock TF13 6QE
Hoty Trinity Church Much Wenlock and HolyTrlnlty Church Bourton Statement of Financial Artivities For the yearendiry 3151 Decernber 2tr21 Restricted Totsl Fii#d FuDds Totsl Fvp.ds DonatlOll.5 legacies 159.87.5 74.919 Income from charitable activities 5.984 5.984 3.133 Other related artivitie5 16,772 16,772 17,204 Investment 20 23 218 Other Income J67 Total Income 122 725 Expeiidiiuie On: Raising funds 20 Expenditure on charitsble activiries ILPJ,398 IIW,954 118,241 Other expenditure Total Expenditure i.646 110.202 118,267 Net Incomelexpenditure 13X)79 59.373 72.452 {22.626} Tolèls biuuglii fvrwE4TU 82,170 Tcta.5 c-r;-d S_ 51.570 80,326 131,996 59.544
Hoty Trinity Churth Much Wenlock and Hoty Trlnity Church Bourton Reg&trred Charlty No 1142708 BALANCE SHEEf AT 31 DECEMBER 2021 CURRE1 ASSET5 2021 2020 Bank Current Account Bank Deposit Account Bank CCLA Account Cash in Hand Debtors and Prepayment 10.546 108.987 25,561 6.540 26,240 35.656 148.054 {16.058} 73.535 113,9911 Less Current Li?bilitie5 Represented bv:" General 34.655 20.547 Deslgnated Mission Bell ringers Choir 2.119 4,192 2,573 2,119 3,927 2,049 Fabric 17,015 18,042 Restrlcted Bourton Sharpen Fabric 16,656 3.7(K) 59,970 17,111 Signed Revd. M c stsfftird 24 March 2022 io
Holy Trinity Church Wenlodt and Holy Trinity thurch Bourton Statsment of Financial Aciivitsts for year ended 31"1)ecember, 2021 2021 2020 Total Funds Total Funds Income Giving Gift Day Special Collections Funeralslweddings Income Tax Refund Donation5 Grants 47.296 2,534 47.296 2,534 47.469 3.791 1.051 16.252 12,655 1,051 16,252 12,847 1,020 14.032 6,243 2,345 3.133 192 Fees Fund Raising Legacv Soup Lunches Herald Sundry Bank Interest Total Expendlture Distribute Charitles Parish Promise Staff Team Expenses Mission Expenses Heat, Light.Water Insurance Cleaning Repair Churchyard Maint Sanctuary Exps Bellringers Exp Charitable giving Choir Exp 5,149 3,180 18,618 835 218 5,984 3.398 76,544 57.926 445 15.867 187 219 13,874 350 20 13,874 350 23 59329 445 63,250 6,477 4,252 947 4,883 4.(1 io 13,750 4,428 64,350 6,539 2.986 2,501 6,126 4.264 739 250 5.334 25 64,350 6,559 2,986 2,501 6.126 4.445 739 2,341 5334 25 20 181 1.635 456 32 430 205 412 430 223 290 I,ios Admin Expenses Herald Exp Fund Raising Sundry Total EMpendilurÈ Movement 718 8,886 247 3.743 107 14,104 718 1.283 11.964 20 247 37 100 556 118,267 1216261 IiAU6) 59J73 72rt51 li
Holy Trinity Church Mh Wenlock and HolyTrinity Church Bourton Notes to the Flnanclal Statements for the year ended 31 December 2021 l) The PCC is a public benefit entity wf(hin the meaning of FRS102. The financial ststements have been prepared under the Charities Act 2011 and in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2Ci)6, governing the individual accounts of PCCS and with the Regulations"true and fair Vie provisM)ns. 2) Unrestricted Funds These pSent the remaining income funds of the PCC that a available for spending on the general purposes of the PCC. including amounts designated by the PCC for ts own use or for spending on a future project. 3) Restrirted Funds These are income funds that must be spent on restrirted purposes. Sharpen restritted fund is a legacy to be spent on the upkeep of a 8rave in the Town Cemetery The Much Wenlock Fabric fvnd 15 a legacy from one parishioner to be spent on the upkeep of the building. The Bourton Restrirted fund was a legacy forthe upkeep of the churchyard. There are plans to replace the ch gates. 4) Designated and Restricted Funds sAt OVOI/2021 Income Expenditure Transfer As At 3111212021 Designated Bell Ringers Choir 3,927 2,049 (4171 138) 4.192 2.573 562 Fabric 9.947 {1.8161 8,131 Mission Total Restricted Sharpen Fabric Much Wenlock Churchyard Bourton Fabric Bourton Total 11(M)) 3.7(X) 59.970 7.531 59,926 7.531 456 80 12
HolyTrinity Churth Much WenkKk Holy Trfnlty cr(h Bourton Re8lstered Charlty No 1142708 5) stsff Costs 20ZI 20ZO Wages and larIeS £6,559 £6,477 Average no of employees During the year the PCC employed a Dirertor of Music and church cleaner (both part time) but no payments were large enough to attrdct social security costs and no pension contributions We made. 61 Related Parties There Vre no employee benefits to key management personnel in the current or previous years No payments or expenses were paid to any PCC member, persons closely connected to them or related person. 7) Analysi5 of Transfer Between Funds There were no transfers between funds 8) Current Assets & Prepayrnnts 2020 2021 Debtor5 lunre5tritted fundsl Tax Recoverable Prepayments Fees PAYE refund Other Debtors 2,126 2,723 470 696 765 1.140 9) Uabllftles Amounts falling due in one year Accruals utilities Other creditors HDBF Receipts in Advance Retainers 583 796 6,7(M) 32 3,21XS 13
HolyTrfnity Church Muth Wenlock and Hoty Trfnlty Church 8ourton 10) Summèry of A55ets by Fund Unrestrfcted Totsl CUrnt Assets 62.833 85.221 148,054 Liabilities Net Assets less Liabilities 14