Holy Trinity Church Much Wenlock and Holy Trinity Church Bourton Registered Charity No 1142708 HOLY TRINITY CHURCH MUCH WENLOCKAND HOLY TRINITY CHURCH BOURTON ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31° December. 2022 Registered Charity No 1142708
Hoty Trinlty Church Much Wenlock and Holy Trinity Church Bourton Registered Charity No 1142708 ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2022 Holy Trlnity Church Much Wenlock is sltuatrd in Wilmore Street, Much Wenlock and Holy Trinity Church B¢)urton, is in the village of Bourton* jUSt outside Much Wenlock Holy Trinity Churth is part of the Diocese of Hereford wlthbn the Church of England. Correspondence Address The Rectory, New Road, Muth Wenlock. Shropshire, TF13 6EQ Our website I PCC Members during the year Chair Revd Preb M C Stafford Mr A P Walker died March 21)22 Mr N Norbury appointed May 2022 Mrs S J crook11118ffls www.muchwenlockchurth.co.uk Vice Chalr Church Warden Church Warden Miss E Downes Secretary Mrs A Dixon Treasurer Mrs M Parker Deanery Synod Rep Mrs B Bull Mrs G Davis Mrs G Reynolds (Mothers Union) Parish Safeguardlng Mrs S Gilling Officer Elected Members Mrs A Crnig Mrs F Coulson-joy MrML Mr R Hawthom Mr P Ward resigned May 2022
Holy Trinity Church Much Wenlock and Holy Trinity Church Bourton Registered Charity No 1142708 Associate Priests Revd. Philip Bytheway died November 2022 Revd. David Janes Revd CarKbn Robert Bull Revd Sarn Mann Reader Mr Paul Trenberth Dirertor of Music Mr Brendon Quinn Electoral Role Officer Mr5 Julie ONinn Tower Captain Mrs Valerie Roberts
Holy Trinity Church Much Wenlock and Holy Trinity Church Bourton Registered Charity No 1142708 Report and Accounts for the Parochial Church Council for 2022 Aims and purposes Holy Trinity Parochial Church Council IPCCI has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent. The Revd. Matthew Stafford. in promotion in the ecclesiastical parish. the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical Objectives and Activities The PCC is committed to enabling as many people to worship at our churches and to become part of our parish community- The PCC maintain an ovetview of worship throughout the parish. Our services and worship put fatth into practice throu8h prayer and Scripture, music and sacrament. When planning our activities for the year, we have considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit and, in particular. the supplementary guidance on chortties for the advancement of religion. In particular we try to enable ordinary people to Iwe out their faith as part of our parish community throu8h:_ Worship and prayer. leaming about the gospel, developing their knowledge and trust in Jesus Provision of pastoral care for people living in the parish Missionary and outreach work. To facilitate the work, it is important that we maintain the fabric of the two churches Achievements and Perf0mnCe Worship and prdyer 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.(*)am. It offers UP to the Lord the prayers written on the prayer papers by those who come into the church for help, consideration and to voi their gratitude. 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 kx)ard off when the Church doors were closed. We use a small artificial tree as 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 Holy Trinity Church Bourton Registered Charity No 1142708 Aidan Walker It is with great sadness that we have to report that Aidan died in March 2022. Adian had been a trustee, vice chair of the PCC and great servant for some consideble time. He spent many hours checking and maintaining the buildin& central heating etc. and he wa5 very supportive to all who knew him. He will be sorely missed. Much Wenlock Christmas Fayre The Christmas Fayre took place again in 2022. The Church participated along with other local charitie5 and businesses. This was a signtficant fundraising day. Plough Man's Lunth The charity appeal will change from 'Soup' to 'Plough Man's Lunch in 2023. It will take pla on the second Friday of the month. The time will be from 12 noon until 1.30pm. The charity changes each month and we will try to promote local or smaller. less well known appeals. The first one will take place on Friday 13, January 2023. Prayer Board The Prayer Board continues to be filled with requests for the Lord's help in many ways. Our small group is everfaithful in meeting fora shorttime on Monday mornings. We commitourselves on the understanding that biblicalty'where two or three gather in my name, there is an energy and power that comes from this but everything we know is in the hands of Jesus. It would be good to see some new faces to share this precious time. Mothers Unlon At the AGM it was decided that the meetings should be held in the church. Several speakers have visited including Julie Quinn, David Janes and Sue Crooke-williams. Socially a garden party took place at Nancy Owen's House and the annual dinner was held at the Talbot Inn. Members continue to meet in fe110vhIp and they plan a full programme for 2023. Due to diminishing membership the contributions to dI0San charity conM$ have reduced but fundraising will continue. Encircled with Care This group has rt been active for the last two years due to Covid. It is pmposed to restart activities in 2023. We hope to extend the range of things we do over time to end the isolation of individuals and help them back to feelin85 of bebnging. We are keen to improve activities for those living with dementia
Holy Trinity Church Muth WerW Trb)ly Trinity Church Bourton Registered Charity 110 1142708 Bell ringers It was with great sadness that we lost one of our ringers in 2022. David Lees died in June and he had been ringing at Much Wenlock since the early 19805. He was a truly faithful ringer. always trying to arrange any commitments on a Sunday around service ringing. Despite an extreme shortage of ringers the bells have been rung for Sunday Seruice with the help of ringers from Church Stretton and Atcham and we are extremely grateful to them. In November a leaflet was included in the parish magazine asking for people to come forward to leam the art of bellringing. Three or four people have shown an interest and it is hoped that they may start learning in 2023. We would like to have our own band of ringers in time to ring for the coronation of King Charles 111. In November Mrs Valerie Robers. Tower Captain. completed seventy year5 of bellringing and this was marked with a peal by friends from around the DI0Se. Church Choir The parish church choir lead the music at all terni time services during 2022. There is a strong regular membership with a wide age range. We are in the fortunate position of having an assistant organist and now a newly appointed organ scholar. The majority of the younger choristers took part in the Royal School of Church Music summer school at Bath. This had been cancelled for the last two years due to Covid. Churchyard Maintenance We are indebted to Neil Warrington for all his hard work restoring the boundary wall. Over nine years Neil has deconstructed. mainly the upper leve15 of the wall, removed very invasive iw¥ p reconstructed and repointed the walls. The construction work has been carried out with 3.1 lime mortar mix, sometime5 including an addition of fine gravel where spaces to be filled are large. In suitable weather conditions, Neil has worked three mornings per week. He has enjoyed the odd conversations with passers by. but this has not speeded the work upl In the past year Neil has been ably assisted by Chris de Souza, who has proved to be a first rate pointer of the lower wall. where Neil finds it difficult. The target date for completion is Easter 2023. During 2022 considerable work has been undertaken thinning the lime trees. We are indebted to the Prry Hall CommTttee and Wenlock Estates for grants towards this work. Pastoral Care Revd Matthew Stafftlrd has visited members of our parish. at their request. in their homes. nursing homes and hospital
Holy Trinity Church Much Wenlock and Holy Trinity Church Bourton Regtstered Charity No 1142708 Mlsslon and Evangellsm Helping those in need is 3 demonstration of our fatth Our parish magazine. the Wenlock Herald, is distributed monthly to every household in the parish. The magazine keeps our parishioners infornied of important matters Statement of Safeguarding Principles The PCC has complied with the duty under section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 and our church is committed to=_ Promoting a safe environment and culture Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children, young people and vulnerable adults Wtthin the church Responding promptly to any safeguarding concern or allegatio Caring pastorally for victimslsurvtvors of abuse and any other affected persons Responding to those that may pose a risk to others. The Safeguarding Adion plan was compiled by the PSO {Parish Safeguarding Officer} agreed by the PCC and is a living document, being monitored and updated on a regular basis. PCC Members have cornpleted their Safeguarding training and have reIVed rtifiCates. notifying the PSO. DBS checks have been carried out for the majority of the PCC and are monitored for renewals on a 3 yearLrycIe. Safeguarding has been included on the PCC Agenda a5 a regularlstandard item financial Review The accounts for 2022 shows a small deficit of £442. The total unrestricted receipts were £125,259 and expenditure was £124,104 gNing a net surplus of El,155. The receipts on restricted funds were £7.394 and expenditure £8.993 resulting In a deficit of £1,597. Unrestricted funds carried forward into 2023 are £52,788, of which £16,968 are designated, and £78,766 of restrirted funds. Like many or8anisations, the current cost of energy for heating and lighting our churches is cause for concem
Holy Trinity Church Much Wenlock and Holy Trinity Church Bourton Regtstered Charity No 11427 Reserves Policy It is PCC policy to maintain an unrestricted fund equiwdlent to at least three months unrestrirted exper¥diture. Atthe year end unrestricted funds were £52,788. The unrestricted expenditure in 2022 was £124,104. Structure, Governance and Management The PCC is a corporate body established by the Church of England. The PCC operates under Parochial Church Council Powers Measure. The method of appointment is set out in the Church Representation Rules. At Holy Trinity Much Wenlock and Bourton it conststs of an incumbent, church wardens and members elected 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 concern 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 18 April. 2023
Hoty Trfnity Church Much Wenlock and Holy TrinSty Church Bourton egistered Charity No 1142708 Independent Examinerfs Report the PCC of Holy Trinity Much Wenlock and Bourton I report on the accounts of the church for the year ended 31° DeMber. 2022 which are set out on pages 2 to 15. Respective Responsibilities ot PCC and Examiner The church's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The church'5 trustees onsider that an audit 15 not requested for this year under section f44121 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed It is my responsibility to:_ E¥amine the accounts (under section 145 of the 2011 Act} To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by The Charity Commissioners under145 {5llbl 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 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 or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertèken 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 Vie and the rert is limited to those matters set out in the Statement below. Independent examinerfs statement In connection with my examination. no matter has come to my attention= l. 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 To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply 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 IW April 2023 Jill Robin50n, BSC, BFP, ACA Field House. Bourton. Much Wenlock TF13 6QE
Holy Trinity Church Much Wenlock and Holy Trinity Church 8ourton Re8iStered Chartty No 1142708 Statement of Financial Activities For the year endlng 31 December 2022 2022 2021 Unrestricted Funds Restrlcted Fund Totsl Funds Totsl Funds Income from: Notes Donations and legacies 98,167 6,911 105,078 159.875 Income from charitable activities 8.224 8,224 5.984 Other related activities 18,188 319 18.507 16,772 Investment 587 164 751 23 Other Income 93 93 Total Income 125 259 132 653 182.654 Expenditure On: Raising funds 713 713 248 Expenditure on charitable activities 123.391 8.991 132.382 109,954 Other expenditure Total Expenditure 124.104 8,991 133,095 110,202 Net Incomelexpenditure I,ISS (1,5971 1442) 72,452 Gift Aid Transfer between funds {37) 37 Totals brought forward 51.670 80.326 131.996 59,544 Totals carried forward 52.788 78.766 131.554 131,996 io
Holy Trinity Church Much Wenlock and Holy Trinlty Church Bourton Registered Charity No 1142708 BALANCE SHEEfAT31 DECEMBER 2022 CURRENT ASSETS Notes 2022 2021 Bank Current Account Bank Deposit Account Bank CCLA Account Cash in Hand Debtors and Prepayment 11,780 98.708 31,079 10,546 108,987 25,561 146,192 114,6381 148,054 116,0581 Less Current Liabilities 131.996 Represented by:_ General 35,820 34,655 Designated Mission Bell ringers Choir Fabric 2.119 3.472 3.709 2,119 4.192 2,573 16.968 17,015 Restricted Bourton Sharpen Fabric 19.617 16.656 3.7CrfJ 55,549 Signed Revd. M C Stafft)rd th 18 March 2023 li
Holy Trinity Churth Much Wenlock and Holy Trinity Churth Bourton Registered Chaiity No 1142708 ststement of Hnancial ktivities for year ended 31" December, 2022 2022 2021 Total Funds General Unrestrirted Total Funds Unrestrkted Funds Income Giving Gift Day Special Collections Funerals/weddings Income Tax Refund Donation5 Grants 53,347 2.101 631 53.978 2,101 2.419 3.073 15.530 17,479 8,478 8.224 3,893 47,296 2.534 2,419 2,952 15530 12.679 6.559 7,099 2.665 1,500 15,133 93 121 1,051 16.252 12.847 2,500 5,984 3.398 76,544 13.874 350 24 1.670 869 1.125 1.228 3.130 1.050 Fees Fund Raisin8 Legacy Herald Sundry Bank Interest Total Expenditure Distribute Charitie5 Parish Promise Staff Team Expenses Mission Expenses Heat, Light,Water Insurance Cleaning Repair Churchyard Maint Sanctuary Exps Bellringers Exp Charitable @iving Choir Exp Admin Expenses Herald Exp Fund Raisin8 Sundry Total Expenditure Movement 15.133 93 752 165 7395 3.166 3.166 65.272 6.717 2.750 452 7.296 4,497 248 9.783 13.496 499 65.272 6,717 2.750 452 7,296 4.497 64,350 6.559 2.986 2,501 6,126 4.445 739 2,341 5,334 25 412 430 223 718 8,886 247 4.057 5.726 13,496 499 32 252 655 935 13,756 420 32 252 550 15 1,205 950 13.756 712 292 150 li 1.203 11597} 1442) 72,452 12
HolyTrinity Church Much Wenlock and Holy Trinity Church Bourton Registered Chaiity No 1142708 Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2022 11 The PCC is a public benefit enttty wtthin the meaning of FRS102. The financial statements have been prepared under the Charities Act 2011 and in accordan with the Church Accounting Regulations 21XJ6. goveming the individual accounts of Pcts and with the Regulations'true and fair vievf provisions. 2) Unrestrirted Funds These represent the remaining income funds of the PCC that are available for spending on the general purposes of the PCC. including amounts des18nated by the PCC for its own use or for spending on a future projert. 3) Restricted Funds These are income funds that must be spent on restricted purposes. Sharpen restricted fund is a legacy to be spent on the upkeep of a grave in the Town Cemetery The Much Wenlock Fabric fijnd is a legacrf from one parishioner to be spent on the upkeep of the building. The Bourton Re5tTicted fund was a legacy for the upkeep of the churchyard. 4) Designated and Restricted Funds AsAt OV0112022 Income Expenditure Transfer As At 3111212022 Designated Bell Ringers Choir 4.192 2,S73 969 1,7S3 11.6891 16171 3,472 3,709 Fabric 8.131 2,294 12,7571 7,668 Mission Total Restricted Sharpen Fabric Much Wenlock Churchyard Bourton Fabric Bourton Total 3,7(KJ 59.970 7.531 {1) 15.4741 3.6 55,549 7,531 1.053 252 13
Holy Trlnity thurch Much Wenlock and Holy Trinity Church Bourton Registered Charity No 1142708 51 stsff Costs 2022 2021 Wages and Salaries £6,717 £6.559 Average no of employees During the year the PCC employed a Director of Music and church cleaner (both part timel but no payments were large enough to attract social securty costs and no pension contributions were made. 6) Related Parties There were 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. 71 Analysis of Transfer Between Funds There were no transfers between funds 81 Current Assets & Prepayments 2022 2021 Debtors lunrestricted fiJnds} Tax Recoverable Prepayments Fees PAYE refund Other Debtors 2,489 2,125 242 765 30 870 91 Liabilitles Amounts falling due in one year Accruals utilitie5 Other creditors HDBF Receipts in Advance Retainers 3.262 3.896 583 6,7(K) 3.2(X) 7.480 14
Holy Trintty Church Much Wenlock and Holy Trinity Church Bourton ReBtstered Charity No 1142708 101 Summary of Assets by Fund Unrestricted Totsl Current Asset5 67.426 78.766 146,192 Liabllltles Net Assets less Liabilities 15