St John the Evangelist, Fareham Annual Report and Financial Statements of the Parochial Church Council for the year ended 31st December 2023 Incumbent: Rev. Bruce Deans (until June 20231 3a Upper St Mlchaels Grove Fareham P014 IDN 8ank: Lloyds Bank 43 West Street Fareham P016 OBE Independent examlner: Mrs Julia Ogden Reglstered charfty 1143777
ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, FAREHAM ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023 Administrative inforrnation: St John the Evangelist is situated in Upper St Michael's Grove, Fareham. It is part of the Diocese of Portsmouth within the Church of England. The correspondence address is.. St John the Evangelist Church. la Upper St. Michael's Grove, Fareham, Hampshire, P014 IDN. The Parochial Church Council IPCCI is a charity re8lStered with the Charity Commi$5i0n. Registered no. 1143777. PCC members: QllL' Revd. Bruce Deans, Joint Chairperson (May 2015-June 2023) £utdl2: nla LL. Miss Eleanor Coutts and Mrs Vicky Duboc Inc resentatives on th Mr Andrew Arnell Mr Richard Jarman (April 2022- September 20231 La Reader Re resent iv Mrs lune Have Mrjeremy Hicks El Mrs Elizabeth Webb (Until APCM 20241 Mrs Rachel Hicks (Until APCM 20241 MrThomas Mccorkell (Until APCM 20241 Mr Geoff Collins (Until APCM 20251 Mrs Sue Lupton (Until APCM 20251 Mrs Ursulla Lewis (Secretary) (Until APCM 20251 Mrs Janet Tucker (Treasurer) (Until APCM 20261 Mrs Sally Cranstone (Until APCM 20261 Mr lan Cranstone Iuntil APCM 20261 Mrs Charlie Stevenson (Until APCM 20261 Structure* governance and management. The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. All Church attendees are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC.
Objectlves and activltles St John's PCC has the responsibility of co-operatin8 Wlth the incumbent, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistlc, social and ecumenical. It also has maintenance responsibilities for the Church, the Church Hall and 7A Upper St Michael's Grove. Church attendance The average weekly Church attendance in 2023 was 73 people. Annual review: The PCC held meetings in the coffee area of the Church eight times during the year (including two extraordinary meetings) with an average attendance of 15. Committees met between meetings and their minutes were received by the full PCC and discussed where necessary. All PCC meetings began with a Bible reading and prayer, and received financial and safeguarding reports. Deanery Synod reports were given by the representative5. The Quinquennial Report, action plan and buildings review were a major part of discussions held throughout the year. The vision of St. John's Church is to see 'Jesus in the heart of our communiv. To begin the year, PCC met in January with 16 attendees, and were challenged to see how we could play our part in building Jesus, kingdom on earth. The Christmas services, pastoral care work and the work with local schools and college and our children and youth work were reviewed. Ideas for the possible development of the whole church site to make it more welcoming for the community and generate some income, as well as plans to celebrate 60+ years of St. John's were also discussed. March PCC meeting had 16 attendees. With notificatlon that our Incumbent would be moving on in June, PCC was reminded that God knows how we are feeling, to hold firmly to our faith in Him and He will carry us through. The APCM and the annual financial statements were discussed. There was some good news - the new Church website and other social media platforms were now live and a new parish administrator had been appointed. PCC once again looked at the vision for St. John's going forward,. the importance of making it sustainable and ensuring it remains an active part of the Fareham community. May PCC meeting had 13 attendees. Newly elected PCC members were welcomed and appointments made for specific roles. Plans for St. John's 60+ celebrations, mission giving and the appointment of lay assistants to administer home communion were the main focus ofthis meeting. In June, a special PCC meeting was held to discuss the vacancy and its implications for St. John's. 16 members attended and an additional two Readers were invited. We were joined by the acting Archdeacon. Will Hughes, and Mike Duff representing the Church Pastoral Aid Society ICPASI. our patron. They advised on the day-to-day practicalities of governing the Church including the importance of safeguardin& continuing to have services with the help of lay Readers and other clergy, the recruitment process, and what the ministry can look like going forward.
July's PCC meeting had 15 attendees, with discussions focused on what the main priorities for the Church were, the vision for the future, and having an open discussion with the church family which will help in formulating a parish profile and any meetings with Bishop Jonathan. A special note of thanks was extended to the Readers for all they are doing to help us thrive and survive during this time of vacancy. There were 14 members at the September PCC meeting alohg with two Readers and Archdeacon. Kathryn Percival. The draft parish profile, church finances lincluding parish share and ways money could be saved), and plans for a Gift Day appeal were discussed. Novemberfs meeting was attended by 15 members and the Safeguarding Officer, Graham Newton. The updated Parish Safeguarding Policy was read in full and adopted. The Success of the Light Party, held in the church building this year, was highlighted, as well as schools holding their Haest Thanksgiving & Christmas Carol services in church. Proposed plans to upgrade the file server and WIFI access points were approved and plans for the Christmas services were finalised. including publicising these on social media platForms. This year, PCC also met in December with Bishop Jonathan to discuss our vacancy. Our 'Section Il, meeting was held directly after this to agree our Parish Profile lin principle) for candidates to read, and to elect our parish representatives for the recruitment process. Electoral Roll There were 102 parishioner5 on the Church Electoral Roll up to the end of March 2024 of whom 59 were not resident within the Parish. Ursulla Lewis (PCC Secretary)
Church Fabric (Buildings) and Grounds Trouble5 Wlth the ceiling and heating remind us what a privilege it is that we usually have a warm and safe space to gather to worship freely. A huge thanks to all who have helped keep our church building going throughout 2023 to facilitate this. The Church - Having started 2023 worshipping in the hall due to concerns about the ceilin& we are grateful to our architect & contractor for the repairs they carried out. meaning we could return to the main church building. During our vacancy, plans to address the ceilin& heating and other items on our list have been somewhat on hold, but we hope to be able to resume this soon. Regular maintenance such as Servicing of the boiler, gutter cleaning etc. has of course also been ongoing. Huge thanks to the Fabric & Ground5 committee who have been working on many thin85 behind the scenes to keep our buildings in good order. l.T.- a big thanks to Thomas who has formed a new separate Tech Committee this year to work on our l.T., website etc. Church Grounds - We remain very grateful to Bill Pratt who kept the grounds neat and tidy during the year. An enormous thank you too to all who have kindly helped at grounds days this yearl Annual Health and Safety and Flre SafetyTrainlng-The Health and Safety Pollcy document was approved by the PCC (copies are available from the Church Wardens). The annual H&S and Fire Safety training for Clergy. Readers. Sidespeople and Group Leaders who use the church will now take place every 3 years. 7A- We have continued to invest in 7A. by using some of the income we have received for any general repairs and upkeep. Our tenants remain in place and are very happy with the property. Church hall - Ongoing thank5 to the hall committee who have ensured that many varying bits of upkeep have been taken care of throughout the year. APCM Documentation The Church Terrier Ilnventoryl has been checked and was found to be in order. The Church Log Book has been kept updated. Both documents have been signed by the Churchwardens. Vicky Duboc- Churchworden Eleanor Coutts - Churchwarden
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2 INCOMING RESOURCES Unrestricted Restricted Endowment funds fund8 funds TOTAL FUNDS 2023 2022 21al Incoming resourc8s from donors Planned giving: Gift Aid for general fund Standing orders CAF Free will giving Open giving Parish Giving Scheme Other donations 2612.49 71X)8.c 0.00 497.95 2993.06 41163.55 2,612.49 7,008.00 497.95 2,993.06 41,163.55 0.00 43,0 54,275.05 0.00 0.00 54,275.05 21bl Activities for generating funds Prices charity grant Overse8 mission Christian relief Bishops Lent Appeal Contribution from Hall 2,000.00 2,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,312.50 12,746.49 1312.5 Miscellaneous income 12681 69 64.80 13,994.19 2.064.80 0.00 16.058.99 12. 21cl cfiUh activrti&s ffee money Bookstall 1,270.75 22 1,270.75 22.00 21 Church hall lettings 7a rental income 32413.80 9231. 32,413.80 9,231.00 28,7 10,1 Special projects Fees - church 252 252.00 1,008.00 1,008.00 1.008.00 43,189.55 0.00 44,197.55 42.8 21dl Otheroffjlinary income sundry social 1910.91 1.910.91 1,910.91 1,910.91 0.00 0.00 21el Income from inveslements Interest - Gen ac CPAS interest Inleresl - hall account 0.00 2.840.84 0.00 2,840.84 £2,840.84 7.68 2,840.84 0.00 0.00 7,68 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 72,118.08 47,165.26 0.00 119.283.34 129,21 3 RESOURCES EXPENDED Unr06trlcted Restricted Endowmènt fvnds funds funds 2023. 2022
3{a} Grants & Donations Oversea mission Christian relief Other donations 25CQ.00 2,500.Cw) 0.00 0.00 2.500.IXI 3,000.00 0.00 0.00 3.000.00 2,500.00 0.00 0.00 3{b) Support Costs Lay readers allowance 1003.45 1.003.45 1,003.45 1.003.45 185.00 185.00 0.00 0.00 31cl Dirnctly re18ting to the WO of the chur¢h Parish share Clefgy costs Young people Outreach Subscriptions c fees Services costs Special projects Icontral Church running costs Igen & cdfj 47395.44 652.98 47,395.44 652.98 2,023.80 115.03 1,226.28 1,181.00 1,693.08 153.40 11,258.67 65.699.68 53,092.89 1,123.71 3,108.12 120.00 1,379.48 714.30 4,461.44 445.95 11,865. 76,311.85 2023.80 115.03 1226.28 1181.00 1693.08 153.4 11258.67 63.675.88 2.023.80 0.00 31dl Fund lSing and publicity Social fund Bwk stall 0.00 612.76 612.76 0.00 612.76 . 404.46 139.53 543.99 0.00 612.76 0.00 31e} Churvh m8nag8menl & adMinistratn Administration & stationery wsts Bank charges 1075.66 207.88 1,283.54 1,075.66 365.62 1.441.28 1,500 36 367 77 1,868.13 157.74 157.74 0.00 3{fj Otherexpens&s 3a 0.00 4 STAFF COSTS Wages - church cleaner Wages - office Wages- youth cwrdinalor 1338.36 5609.72 1,338.36 5,609.72 0.00 6.948.08 1,522.09 5,710.80 1,013.34 8.246.23 6,948.08 0.00 0.00 5 FIXED ASSETS FOR USE BY THE PCC Unre8trldod funds Restrlcted Endowmgnt fund8 lunds TOTAL FUNDS 2023 2022 GROSS BOOK VALUE at1Jan additions 8131 De¢ DEPRECIATION CHARGE a11Jan Charge for year 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 o.oo' 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
at 31 Dec NET BOOK VALUE at 31 Dec 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 CURRENT ASSETS 7 Dabtors 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Cash General Alc High interest alc Hall Ajc Petty cash Social fund 2023 17,929.51 21,696.38 82,013.92 0.00 0.00 121.639.81 202 20,536.2 18,536.0 63,395.1 28.6 9987 103,494.8 17929.51 21696.38 82,013.92 39,625.89 82,013.92 8 CURRENT LIABILITIES CPAS108n 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 000 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND Fixed Assets Current Assets Current Liabililies Fund balanee 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 39,625.89 0.00 39,625.89 82,013.92 0.00 82,013.92 121,63981 0.00 121.639.81 103,494.8 103,494.8 9 FUND DETAILS The restricted funds comprise of the Prices fund, Circus Charity fund {hall, s¢oul hut & 7a), Bookstall. Special projects, social and youth donation