REPORT OF THE EASINGWOLD & RASKELF PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL (PCC)
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
1. REFERENCE & ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
St John the Baptist and All Saints Church is situated in Easingwold and St Mary’s Church is situated in Raskelf. It is part of the Diocese of York within the Church of England.
The correspondence address is The Vicarage, Church Hill Easingwold, York YO61 3JT.
Members
The following persons served as members and trustees of the PCC during 2021
The Rev. Margaret Young (Vicar and Chairman) The Rev. Charlotte Cranfield (Associate Minister)
Pat Allen (24) (Church Warden from January) Kate Barugh until May 21) Diane Gallon (lay chair) (24) Alan Hake (and Deanery Synod Representative) (23) A Doreen Hayes (also Parish Church Rooms’ Secretary) (22) Hazel Henebury (secretary)(22) William Henebury and Hon. Treasurer (23) Michael Hughes (and Deanery Synod Representative) (23) Juliette Jennings (Church Warden until January 21) (20) John Kirman ((23) Alizon Leese (Church Warden and Deanery Synod Representative) (22) Barbara McPherson (from May 21) Lynne Price (22) Shirley Shepherd (from May 21) Laura Varney (23) Michael Wansborough (23)
Safeguarding officer: Laura Varney
All clergy in the deanery are Ex Officio but only the above take up their right to come to this PCC.
2. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE & 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. The PCC is registered with the Charity Commission.
Elections to the PCC are held annually, all members of the church electoral roll are entitled to vote and stand for election, and to serve for either one, two or three years, with the exception (of the ex-officio deanery synod members who are elected for a period of three years. A person who has served as a churchwarden for six successive periods of office is disqualified from being chosen for the office until the annual meeting of parishioners to elect churchwardens in the next year but one following the date on which that person vacated office at the end of the last such period, this being in accordance with The Churchwardens Measure 2001.
There is also provision for the co-option of members of the PCC and the incumbent is the chairman and an ex-officio member.
The PCC is responsible for:
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the financial management of the church
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the care and maintenance of the church fabric
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the care and maintenance of the churchyard
3. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The object of the PCC administering the affairs of St John the Baptist and All Saints Easingwold together with the Church of St Mary at Raskelf is to further the work of the Church of England in the Parish and to do this in co-operation with the Vicar in promoting in the Parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical.
To discharge these responsibilities, under the Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1956, powers have been conferred on the PCC to:
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acquire, manage, and administer property for ecclesiastical purposes affecting the parish
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formulate and approve an annual budget for the maintenance of the church work
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levy and collect a voluntary church rate
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make representations to the Bishop, with regard to matters affecting the welfare of the parish.
4. REVIEW OF THE YEAR
There has been a regular weekly pattern of worship throughout the year and the general work of the parish has been maintained. For the details relevant to 2021 see the separate reports which include comments from the Churchwardens, PCC Secretary and others.
5. FINANCIAL REVIEW
The net results for 2021 across all funds is a surplus of £24,604 (2020: £63,229). However, without the benefit of several generous legacies in this financial period amounting to £24,218 (2020: £80,000), the net result across all funds would have been a small surplus of £386 (2020: deficit of £16,771).
Total receipts on unrestricted funds were £99,435 (including legacies amounting to £24,218) of which £38,765 was unrestricted planned voluntary donations, and a further £9,354 was from Gift Aid. Restricted grants and donations of £5,161 were also received. Overall giving to support the work of the two churches has been maintained at a very similar level to 2020.
The Diocese Free will offering for the year 2021 was £60,000, reflecting the costs involved in restoring the Easingwold Churchyard gravestones. For 2022, the payment has been restored to the 2020 amount of £66,000 after lengthy discussion by the PCC. This contribution goes towards provision of stipends, housing and Diocesan expenses and is a voluntary but expected contribution.
5.1 Restricted and Other Designated Revenue Funds:
Under the Charities Act accounting regulations, the restricted and designated funds must be identified separately.
The restricted funds are the Church Fabric Fund, Missions Fund and the Raskelf R&D Fund. The designated funds are the Parish Church Rooms Fund and the Raskelf General Fund.
Full details of income and expenditure are provided in the financial statements and a summary with reconciliation figures to the net assets is shown in the report.
5.2 Investments & Capital Reserves:
These are shown at cost value in the PCC Balance Sheet of the Financial Statements. Market valuations, where available, are shown in the notes to the accounts, for information.
5.3 Revenue Reserves Policy
It is the PCC policy to maintain a balance on non-restricted funds (if possible) which equates to approximately six months’ unrestricted payments, to cover emergency situations that may arise from time to time. The balance on unrestricted and designated funds as at 31st December 2021 is satisfactory for this purpose.
5.4 Other Accounting Considerations
As in previous years, the accruals basis of accounting has been applied in the production of the Financial Statements and the PCC is registered with the Charity Commissioners in accordance with The Charities Act 2011, the registration number being 1145021.
6. ELECTORAL ROLL REPORT
The number of persons on the Electoral Roll as of 31 December 2021 was 168. (Easingwold 131, Raskelf 37).
REVIEW OF THE YEAR
The full PCC met seven times during the year in addition to the annual meeting held in May. One of these was an extraordinary meeting held in February
AIM AND PURPOSES
Easingwold and Raskelf Parochial Church Council (PCC) has the responsibility of cooperating with the incumbent, the Reverend Margaret Young, 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 Rooms on Tanpit Lane, Easingwold.
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
Easingwold and Raskelf PCC has complied with the duty under section 5 of the “Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 (duty to have regard to House of Bishop’s guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults).”
The Diocese provides information and support, and this year organised a Safeguarding Week, where there was a timetable of discussions and training on offer to Safeguarding officers and PCC members. This proved to be a useful exercise and one that they are hoping to repeat annually Measure 2016 (duty to have regard to House of Bishop’s guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults).”
The PCC has put processes in place for the assessment of the Disclosure and Barring Service through the Churches Child Protection Advisory Service. All members of the PCC are required to have DBS clearance.
SAFEGUARDING REPORT
During the past year we have continued to tighten safeguarding procedures in the Benefice of Easingwold with Raskelf. All PCC members have a DBS check, which, up until recently, we updated on a 5 yearly basis. The timeframe for repeat DBS checks has been shortened by the Church of England to 3 years, and we are now working through the process of updating our checks.
Safeguarding training is provided for specific groups or subjects via zoom and this has been a welcome arrangement. Online training modules have been made available online and this is also helpful for those of us required to complete them. We need to refresh our safeguarding knowledge too after 3 years, so if you have completed one of these modules in the past and feel you are in need of a refresher course, please get it touch with laura.varney2@btinternet.com and I will provide the online links for you.
The Diocese provides information and support, and this year organised a Safeguarding Week, where there was a timetable of discussions and training on offer to Safeguarding officers and PCC members. This proved to be a useful exercise and one that they are hoping to repeat annually Laura Varney
WORSHIP AND PRAYER
The PCC is keen to offer a range of services during the week that our community find both beneficial and spiritually fulfilling. For example: Evensong provides a quieter meditative space whilst our midmorning Sunday services provides more outgoing worship which is more attractive to younger people.
We continued with Ignite, our Fresh Expressions, for the young people, and tried to start a new group for infant school ages but there was no take up. Our monthly afternoon family service is better attended. John Hetherington looks after our men’s group and Marko looks after our helpful meditation group at the Galtres. Covid has meant that some services are online still, but the younger generation groups have resumed. Hand sanitizers and masks are in use which some people find difficult. Numbers are growing in church and reducing online. A new women’s group has started for those on the ‘edge’ of church and provides and arena for learning new skills such as crochet.
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Our Children’s Ministry has been affected badly by Covid restrictions. Church Mice as not restarted as the children have not returned. Provision for young children is there if required. Ignite has met in both the church and the vicarage, the children are getting a sound knowledge of the Bible stories. One service that is flourishing is our afternoon family services, which has returned to the church. This involves refreshments before the service starts and a short craft session in the middle. Thank you to everyone who has helped, especially Andrew Neville-Smith.
Christingle and Christmas services have provided an opportunity for children to be brought into church in their groups such as beavers and brownies and the nursery school.
Easingwold Christian Youth.
Report on JAM (Jesus and me11-18) churches together youth club Jan-Dec 2021.
Jam did not meet in 2021 and has been unable to meet in 2022 owing to a combination of the pandemic and church restrictions. Also, I am unable to find any other adults to help run JAM and. legally I cannot run it on my own. As a result of this I have focused my energies on running the village youth club (Cozie) and doing as much with this group as possible. My reasoning behind this is that the group of youngsters I am working with there is the same as would come to JAM (previous experience has shown this to be the case.)
Working with North Yorkshire youth their guidelines have been much less restrictive than the churches and have allowed us to continue doing important youth work. In the past Jam was able to access 2 Christian youth workers which was obviously a massive help,
At Cozie we have 2 paid youth workers and 2/3 regular volunteers (myself included) and we are able to do a lot of youth work. We have now put in a bid to Hambleton for a “make a difference “grant which if successful we will use to open another night which will be more structured and involve us exploring several issues of which religion and the work of our church will be one.
Although not as good as when we had a fully staffed Jam, it will enhance the work we are doing with these youngsters and will expose the youngsters to some religious issues. In the meantime, we will continue to help and support these youngsters.
Alan Hake
OTHER SERVICES
As well as our regular services, there have been 4 weddings, 17 funerals, 11 cremations and 5 baptisms between the two churches.
The Lent and Advent courses were organised by CTED. The Lent course looked at characters of the Bible who had been in their own lockdown and the Advent Course look at hope. Our Easter services were online as well as in person.
We had a confirmation service in June and Pretoria Jakobsen-Thompson was confirmed by the Bishop of Selby.
Our Harvest service at Easingwold was well attended and the Harvest service at Raskelf was followed by a supper in the village hall.
The Remembrance Sunday service in person and on Zoom, and the Armistice Day service was in the Market Place.
Our Christmas Carol Service at Easingwold was online and in person, the Town Band were only able to get to the Raskelf service.
We joined with the Lions to have a nativity from scratch in the Market Place, this was very well received.
Our Advent Course and Lent courses were organised by Churches Together in Easingwold and District (CTED).
Sunday afternoon services have a different feel, the 1[st] Sunday is Evening Prayer or Evensong, the 2[nd] Sunday is the family service and, the 3[rd] Sunday is a new service for those new to faith.
CHURCH MUSIC – 2021
For a second year, the Covid pandemic has had an unfortunate impact on the music. The organ was used at all the main Eucharists on Sunday mornings, but only selected verses of the hymns were sung (owing to the wearing of masks) and the rest of the service was said.
However, on the first Sunday in December, the Deanery Ecumenical Choir sang Choral Evensong for Advent, and it is planned to have more Choral Evensongs in 2022. It was pleasing that the annual Carol Service went ahead with organ accompaniment as, for the first time in years, Easingwold Brass Band could not be present.
At Raskelf, John Dunford has played the new electronic organ for most of the services and, I am most grateful to him.
Peter Smith.
BELL RINGING
There is nothing to report as there were few opportunities during Lockdowns to ring the bells this year.
Alizon Leese. Bell Captain.
THE CHURCH PARISH ROOMS
After much discussion and debate at the PCC meetings, it was decided to sell the Parish Rooms. The Diocese fully supported this decision and have played an active role in the sale of the rooms, it was a very difficult decision. Many celebrations had been held here in the past so there will be special memories for the people of Easingwold. In this day and age, with a tired building and no carparking, other halls are providing far better facilities.
Any money raised from the sale, may only be spent in accordance with the wishes of the benefactor Katherine Love.
ADMINISTRATION
Sally Dixon has agreed to resume as our Parish Administrator, her role was reduced to almost nothing over the year but thankfully she is able to return to full duties. Thank you.
PUBLICITY
Due to the Pandemic, there was a dearth of occasions on which to report. Nevertheless, we managed to get 18 articles in “The Easingwold Advertiser”, reporting on Parish and CTED events. Again, there was no delivery of ‘Welcome Packs’, though I hope to restart this when the Parish Church brochure has been updated.
I have continued to post brief news items and pictures on the churches’ Facebook page: ww.facebook.com/Easingwold-with-Raskelf-Anglican-Churches
Tim Young has set up and continues to develop the Churches’ website. The site can be viewed on the link: http://easingwoldraskelfanglican.org/
Let us know what you think of these two links and if you can suggest any additions!
Michael Wansborough – e-mail: mickgill@talktalk.net - phone 01347 82216
MISSION AND EVANGELISM-OUTREACH FROM OUR CHURCHES.
ASSOCIATE MINISTER’S and DEACONS’ REPORT for 2021
Lottie Cranfield - Assistant Minister and Chris Peel - Vocational Deacon (retired but busy and active!)
The Covid-19 Pandemic continued to affect the way we have been able to worship. We continue to support Margaret our Vicar on a Sunday with the services which have been on ‘Zoom’ or hybrid, with up to 40 in the congregation and a good number joining on their devises on Zoom.
Visiting is a very important part of our outreach, and we were able to start again taking communion to people in their homes. Alongside the usual visiting, Chris and I have been assisting Margaret with phone calls to all the members on the electoral register, keeping in touch, delivering prescriptions and groceries if needed by those who continue to shield themselves.
Flowers for Mothering Sunday were delivered to the ladies of the church family.
The Monthly services in Springhill court were able to resume and many of the residents come and join in and receive communion. In addition, there are special services for festivals.
My visiting St Monica’s hospital as Chaplain tentatively began to resume, late in the year.
On 6[th] July 2021 I was ordained as Priest in a service by the Bishop of Selby as Assistant Minister to Reverend Margaret Young.
I continue to co-ordinating the Prayer Circle. The Prayer Circle is made up of a group of people who feel that prayer is part of their ministry. Each month, requests received from anyone in the community and the church family, and those requests, are circulated confidentially to this team. If you would like us to pray for you or someone close to you, please make contact with me.
Rev Lottie Cranfield Mobile: 07807 941528 or email: charli.cranfield@yahoo.co.uk
CLERGY
Deacons
Charlotte Cranfield worked hard during her training and was ordained priest at Petertide. We are fortunate and delighted that she is remaining in Easingwold. Chris Peel is slowly lightening her workload. It is hard to believe that she is retired as she has continued to work tirelessly in her retirement and this is much appreciated.
Both Charlotte and Chris put in many hours of work, taking on quite a bit of pastoral work. They help me in so many ways that enable the church to run smoothly. Thank you both for all that you have done.
Retired clergy
Thanks go to the retired clergy who have covered the necessary holidays that Margaret has had. Robin Davill, John Hetherington and David Senior have continued to be exceedingly supportive in their ministry here. John’s Men’s group has resumed and provides an opportunity for men to discuss their faith together, often in a coffee shop. Easingwold is extremely fortunate that Robin, John and David are here. They are very much appreciated.
Volunteers
Volunteers are always needed. We would like to thank everyone who works so hard to make the church a lively and vibrant community. They include readers, intercessors, sidesmen, transport, flowers, visiting, teas etc. The list goes on but more recently this has included cleaning. Covid meant that some people thought about what they were doing which meant that we lost some people but gained others. I am very grateful to you all and that you practice your ministry to others this way.
I would like to thank everyone who helps by name but it is not practicable but there are a few that I would like to mention; our treasurer, Bill Henebury announced that he is stepping down from this role at the end of December 2022. This is a vital role within the church and needs to be filled urgently. It would be good if someone would volunteer for this position, as we will have to employ the services of accountants if no one steps forward. Bill has been supported by Kamal Antoun and together they have kept the finances in order. Alizon Leese and Pat Allen have been the church wardens and have worked very well as a team, encouraging one another as they come across difficult situations. Hazel Henebury has been our secretary this last year and has been very supportive whilst in this role. Thank you all, you have been lovely to work with too.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
We were very fortunate to have the Knitted Bible display in church for two weeks during the summer. This was a fantastic display of Bible stories in the form of knitted scenes. Schools were invited to visit and many of them came to have a look. Thank you to Lynne Price and her team who helped put this together. Other events planned two years ago were put on hold due to Covid, it is hoped that some of these will be able to take place in 2022.
Masks and hand sanitizers have been part of our lives over the past year. Some of our services and events were help over Zoom and I would like to thank Tim Young, Laura Varney and John Hetherington for their help with this.
Our magazine remains online but is now in print. Many thanks go to those who deliver it, edit it, and provide information for it. Sue Thorn spends her time on the editing, assisted by Kamal Antoun, Margaret Summerscales organises the delivery, Michael Wansborough provides many of the articles and Michael Hughes agreed to liaise with the advertisers. Thank you to you all.
Normal activities began to be resumed at the end of the year with concerts by both Jubilate and the Easingwold singers.
PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS
Plans for 2022
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To promote the Gospel and Christian understanding in the Parish.
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To make the church as welcoming as possible for families and young people.
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To continue to expand youth work, such as the St George’s Day service which has been on hold due to Covid.
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Continue to provide services on Zoom a couple of times a month so that the services are accessible to those who cannot attend in person.
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To provide a supportive environment for clergy to be trained, develop and flourish.
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To nurture people’s faith.
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To continue to work on the Leading your Church into Growth (LyCiG) outcomes. The main intention is to remove the pews and replace with chairs. This will only be investigated and acted upon if we have a leadership group able to put the time and energy into this huge project.
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To continue to run a course for new Christians and those looking at the Christian faith and see how this may be adapted to suit the needs of the community.
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To investigate further general improvements for Raskelf Church.
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To continue being an inclusive, welcoming church community to all who walk through the church door whatever age, gender or social background looking at the possibility of getting inclusive church status
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To continue to give to those in need.
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To encourage schools and youth groups to come into church for special services.
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Look at ways to make the church more eco friendly
CHURCH WARDENS
Easingwold
Here is a precis of the reports I have sent to the PCC over 2021.
January: services were on Zoom, and we had the boiler serviced.
March: we had problems with the roof alarm at the church and we had to have work done on the Parish Room’s roof.
May: we had the clock serviced, the trees overhanging the footpath needed attention from the tree surgeon and there were more problems with the alarm which needed a battery replacing and the sensor cleaned.
July: the old flagpole was taken down and we started looking for a replacement. September: worship became more normal, although still masked, and we began singing in church and Zoom. started to be slowly reduced. We did a risk assessment and opened the balcony for socially distanced worship. The alarm needed attention.
November: the Vicar and Church Wardens sent a letter to the alarm company expressing our dissatisfaction with their product and services. The tape on the chancel steps was renewed after a member of the congregation fell while descending them.
Alizon Leese
St Marys Raskelf
2021 did not start well, with the country going into a third lockdown on January 6[th] .
The church reopened with the Easter service on 4[th] April and the services continued on the first Sunday of the month at 4pm. In September the services changed to 10.30pm on the first and third Sundays with refreshments being served after the service.
We were able to have our Harvest Festival in October with the collection (£225) going to RABI and in November a church service for Remembrance when the collection (£120) went to the British Legion.
With restrictions still in place and numbers limited the Carol concert with Easingwold town band was once again well supported.
Thank you to Chris Peel for taking the Crib and Christingle service on Christmas Eve which had a smaller attendance than usual. We need to encourage new young families to attend as a lot of the previous ‘regulars’ are now older teenagers.
This year the Christmas Eve Eucharist was held at 11.30pm.
The Lite Bite started up again in October and has continued on the first Wednesday of the month at The Old Black Bull.
The Church were invited to provide tea and cakes at the Village Hall Open Day at the beginning of October. It was well attended, and we made £135 towards the Restoration fund. We also made over
£300 for the fund from sale of tickets for the Harvest Supper which was held in the village hall after the Harvest service.
At the end of January because of the ingress of water, emergency repairs were carried out by GPM (Ripon) to the lower lead roof on the North side and to lead work which was open around the finial metal cross above the Nave East Gable. In February the architect (SR) met with the vicar (MY), GPM and myself and inspected the roof and agreed the long-term repairs needed as per the report by GPM (27/1/21) i.e. New Nave roof plus replacement of rotten wooden fascia boards on Nave East Gable.
During storm Arwen at the end of November water cascaded through the wooden tower. The new church architect Alexa Stephens met with the vicar (MY) and church wardens (AL & PA) and looked at the tower and general church fabric. It was decided that the structure of the tower needed to be looked at by a specialist. Because of the overall costs of the amount of work to be done with repairs to the church, tower etc. she suggested we thought about using a professional fundraiser.
One of the outside lights has been repaired after it caused the lights to fail in the Nave and outside. All external bulbs are now LED.
Volunteers have been coming in to tidy and cut the grass around the church on a regular basis thus saving a considerable amount of money. £20 was donated towards the cost of petrol for mower.
The alarm had an annual maintenance check and the battery replaced in the main control panel. The fire extinguishers have been serviced and the annual lightening protection check has been made.
Pat Allen
HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT
The policy document was reviewed, and nothing seems to have changed. Scheduled maintenance was completed as follows,
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the Parish Rooms central heating boiler
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the church central heating boilers (delayed 6 months by British Gas’s internal difficulties)
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fire extinguishers
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lightning conductors
The following was not done in 2021 but was followed up in Feb 2022
- fire safety review, first aid boxes inspection and general safety assessments
The following could not be done in 2021 but arrangements are in hand for it to be done soon - portable appliance testing
One accident was reported last year in October. There was a fall on the chancel steps which resulted in a hand injury. The chancel steps continue to be a significant problem. The idea has been discussed in the past about the benefits of a rail or rails but this has always been rejected as creating as many difficulties as it solves. In the past the presence of sidesmen was of help when communion was being taken. Outside, the risks of falls and trips are much reduced by Ian Peel’s constant clearance of leaves, debris, snow and ice from the approach paths.
Of course, the big issue this year has been the measures needed to cope with actually attending the church safely. This is outside the scope of my report but there must have been a huge amount of thought given to this, alongside guidance from the authorities.
Once again, thanks to all who have helped this year. Alan Summerscales
MOTHERS’ UNION.
Because of the pandemic members were unable to meet until July, when we resumed our monthly Communion in Church. Every member receives 2 magazines and a prayer diary a year. This year York Diocese has purchased a new caravan which is on a site in Filey, this provides holidays for those in need. This is funded by members of the diocese. Worldwide the MU has continued to support families. The national Christmas Appeal raised £124,000.00, this will enable trained volunteer community facilitators to provide adult literacy groups and set up savings groups specifically in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is one of the poorest countries in the world. This is one of many projects supported by MU worldwide.
We welcome new members. Margaret Summerscales
CHURCHES TOGETHER IN EASINGWOLD AND DISTRICT (CTED) 2021
Brian Taylor of the Methodist church continued in his role as Chairman, with John Kirman as Treasurer and Rev Lottie Cranfield as Secretary
We are a committee whose aims are;
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to enable the churches in Easingwold and District, as pilgrims together, explore the Christian faith together, to develop mutual relationships, to seek a common mind and to make decisions together.
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To encourage the churches to worship, pray and reflect together on the nature and purpose of the church in the light of its mission – each church sharing with the others the treasures of its traditions.
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and to take further steps towards fuller unity.
It was a mixed year of cancelled services over Easter because of Covid
There was a shared Lent Course offered on Zoom with each of the church leaders taking one of the sessions.
There was no Palm Sunday service and the Market Cross service on Good Friday and Easter did not take place
At the Annual meeting in July TOOK PLACE IN THE Methodist Chapel, Brian Hendlesby from MCAT came and gave a talk reflecting on the opening of the MCAT coffee shop with its trials and joys. And about the church plant they have set up.
A Harvest Songs of Praise was arranged and co-ordinated by Margaret Young and held at the Market Cross, many people came to listen along with those having coffee at the Fika Rooms. It was felt that this was a huge success and might be repeated at some point.
The annual Pet Service took place on the Sunday of the August Bank holiday weekend. at Chase Garth Park. It was not well attended and perhaps we need to consider a different weekend
The Priory Garden Service took place on 19[th] September, on a very sunny afternoon, organised by Reverend Elizabeth Cushion of the Methodist Church and the speaker was Retired Hospital Chaplain Andrew Foster.
The shared Advent Course on Zoom had the theme of ‘Hope’
A Crib Service and Nativity in conjunction with the Lions Carol Service took place on the Saturday before the Christmas weekend. Several Children dressed up and we had a couple of young lads who were brave enough to single solos. This was a huge success anad hopefully will take place next year.
Reverend Lottie Cranfield
DEANERY SYNOD
The Deanery meets three times each year - January, June and October.
In January 2021 the Deanery Synod opened the new three-year Triemmium, with our first meeting on zoom.
Our Deanery consists of six Benefices, 24 Parishes and six Incumbent Priests.
The Deanery Synod aspires to be a local network of churches inspiring, influencing and leading mission and ministry and building relationships between the Parish and Deanery.
Within our limited time spent at the Synod - three evenings per annum - the major item discussed was Living Christ's Story which came from the Diocese through the Deanery to all Parishes. The detailed questionnaire is broken into nine multi choice sectors.
The nine sectors were based in the five Marks of Mission - Becoming more like Christ, Reaching people, we currently don’t, Growing Churches of Missionary Disciples, transforming our finances and resources and Provide leadership towards achieving the vision.
The Deanery Plan due to be completed by mid-July 2022 is being led by The Deanery Leadership Team - DLT.
The plan will cover all aspects of our Christian life, prayer, work, pastoral support, caring for God's creation and managing our financial and building resources.
The Deanery Financial Officer produced a paper for DLT consultation regarding increasing the annual Easingwold. contribution from £800pa to £1,000pa.
The excellent service provided two to three times a month by the Deanery Co-ordinator Carol Colbourne, and the weekly information for our Easingwold and Raskelf Parish by our PCC Secretary Hazel Henebury is invaluable in keeping in touch with the activities, dates and timings within the Deanery and our Parish - thank you for this.
Michael Hughes
EASINGWOLD & RASKELF PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
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2 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS EASINGWOLD FUNDS:
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5 General Fund
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8 Church Fabric Fund
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10 Missions Fund
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12 Parish Church Rooms Fund
RASKELF FUNDS:
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14 General Fund
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17 Restoration & Development Fund
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19 SUMMARY OF FUND MOVEMENTS
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20 Notes to the Financial Statements
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23 Independent Examiner's Report
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24 Vicar & Churchwardens’ Trusts
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Income & Expenditure For Year Ended 31 December 2021 All Funds Consolidated
| 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Voluntary Income | ||
| C1100 Weekly Offertory (Cash Plate) | 5,251 | 3,133 |
| C1110 NGA Envelopes | 0 | 1,155 |
| C1120 GA Envelopes | 0 | 5,857 |
| C1130 Bankers Standing Orders GA | 36,279 | 28,945 |
| C1135 Bankers Standing Orders NGA | 4,391 | 3,897 |
| C1140 Half Yearly Parish Boxes | 72 | 0 |
| C1145 Tea / Coffee Donations | 0 | 151 |
| C1150 Donations Received - Other | 9,002 | 12,064 |
| C1160 Casual GA Envelopes | 20 | 238 |
| C1170 Funeral / Wedding collections | 270 | 755 |
| C1180 Baptism Collections | 367 | 57 |
| C1200 Gift Aid Tax Claimed | 10,823 | 10,370 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 66,475 | 66,622 | |
| Activities for Generating Funds | ||
| C1158 Knitted bible 2021 | 104 | 0 |
| C3100 Fundraising Income | 581 | 581 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 685 | 581 | |
| Investment Income | ||
| C4200 Interest Received | 738 | 901 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 738 | 901 | |
| Charitable Activities Income | ||
| C5200 Fees Received | 11,137 | 10,922 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 11,137 | 10,922 | |
| Other Income | ||
| C2100 Grants Received | 3,540 | 11,440 |
| C2150 Trusts Drawdown | 14,072 | 15,433 |
| C2200 Bequests and Legacies | 24,218 | 80,000 |
| C3101 Easy Fundraising Receipts | 204 | 42 |
| C3102 Stewardship | 352 | 0 |
| C3500 Magazine Sale Receipts | 16 | 904 |
| C3510 Magazine Advertising Receipts | 0 | 880 |
| C3600 Letting Fees | 0 | 742 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 42,402 | 109,441 | |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| Total Income | 121,437 | 188,467 |
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| Fundraising Trading Costs | ||
|---|---|---|
| D3200 Magazine Costs | 728 | 490 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| (728) | (490) | |
| Charitable Activities Costs | ||
| D5100 Gifts / Grants Given | 3,566 | 3,050 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| (3,566) | (3,050) | |
| Governance Costs | ||
| D9100 Audit & Accountancy Costs | 78 | 60 |
| D9310 Diocesan Free Will Offering | 60,000 | 66,000 |
| D9320 Performing Rights & Prof Fees | 534 | 813 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| (60,612) | (66,873) | |
| Other Resources Costs | ||
| D3500 Churchyard & Carpark | 9,044 | 17,919 |
| D6100 Salaries and Wages | 0 | 1,528 |
| D6150 PAYE/ Employer NI | 0 | 216 |
| D6520 Travel Expenses | 170 | 91 |
| D6530 Vicarage Costs | 946 | 914 |
| D7100 Gas | 4,338 | 3,704 |
| D7110 Electricity | 1,387 | 1,315 |
| D7120 Water | 530 | 518 |
| D7130 Organ & Piano Maintenance | 263 | 144 |
| D7250 Council Refuse Collection | 593 | 581 |
| D7300 Insurance | 4,709 | 4,953 |
| D7400 Cleaning Expenses | 126 | 364 |
| D7500 Repairs & Maintenance | 4,755 | 2,505 |
| D8200 Printing / Photocopying | 69 | 253 |
| D8300 Postage | 26 | 188 |
| D8310 Stationery | 213 | 221 |
| D8320 Telephone | 210 | 180 |
| D8330 Deanery Cost | 580 | 410 |
| D8340 Secretarial | 0 | 335 |
| D8420 Publicity Costs | 65 | 0 |
| D8500 IT Costs | 1,233 | 1,055 |
| D8510 Equipment Purchases | 0 | 15,374 |
| D8520 Equipment Repairs | 248 | 30 |
| D9300 Bank Charges | 31 | 0 |
| X9920 Office Equip. Depreciation | 196 | 196 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| (29,732) | (52,994) | |
| Worship Expenses | ||
| D3300 Worship Expenses | 335 | 53 |
| D3410 Wine, Wafers, Candles | 527 | 312 |
| D3420 Music, Choir, Organists | 1,090 | 1,146 |
| D3430 Flowers | 231 | 174 |
| D3530 Children's Ministry Expenses | 12 | 146 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| (2,195) | (1,831) | |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| Total Expenditure | (96,833) | (125,238) |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| Net Surplus/(Deficit) | 24,604 | 63,229 |
| ========= | ========= |
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Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2021 All Funds Consolidated
| 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed Assets | ||
| B1200 Office Equipment | 7,402 | 7,402 |
| B1250 Office Equipment Depreciation | (7,402) | (7,207) |
| B2100 Invest Children’s Church 2002S | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| B2110 Invest Church Fabric 1 1270S | 2,500 | 2,500 |
| B2120 Invest Church Fabric 2 2001S | 1,134 | 1,134 |
| B2130 Investment PC Rooms | 208 | 208 |
| B2140 Invest Church Yard 1269S | 454 | 454 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 6,296 | 6,491 | |
| Current Assets | ||
| B5100 Debtors & Prepayments | 9,695 | 12,091 |
| B5110 Iona 2021 Money Out | 0 | 6,125 |
| B5300 Recoverable Gift Aid from HMRC | 1,055 | 1,071 |
| B6100 HSBC Multi-Fund Current Account | 34,931 | 24,614 |
| B6110 HSBC Raskelf (Closed) | 0 | 418 |
| B6120 HSBC PC Rooms (Closed) | 0 | 224 |
| B6200 CBF E'wold Church Fab. 2002D | 13,527 | 23,412 |
| B6260 CBF E'wold General Fund 2009D | 125,532 | 101,260 |
| B6270 CBF E'wold PC Rooms 2010D | 5,007 | 6,004 |
| B6280 CBF Raskelf 643104004D | 4,797 | 4,795 |
| B6300 Cash in Hand | 38 | 16 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 194,582 | 180,030 | |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 200,878 | 186,521 | |
| ========= | ========= | |
| Current Liabilities | ||
| B7400 Creditors & Accruals | 1,658 | 1,107 |
| B7410 Iona 2021 Money In | 0 | 10,797 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 1,658 | 11,904 | |
| Reserves | ||
| COIF PC Rooms Reserve | 208 | 208 |
| Opening Retained Surplus | 174,409 | 111,180 |
| Surplus/(Deficit) For Year-To-Date | 24,604 | 63,229 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 199,221 | 174,617 | |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 200,878 | 186,521 | |
| ========= | ========= |
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Income & Expenditure For Year Ended 31 December 2021 Easingwold General Fund
| 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Voluntary Income | ||
| C1100 Weekly Offertory (Cash Plate) | 4,034 | 3,017 |
| C1110 NGA Envelopes | 0 | 862 |
| C1120 GA Envelopes | 0 | 5,568 |
| C1130 Bankers Standing Orders GA | 31,205 | 24,246 |
| C1135 Bankers Standing Orders NGA | 3,526 | 3,132 |
| C1145 Tea / Coffee Donations | 0 | 151 |
| C1150 Donations Received - Other | 8,291 | 11,704 |
| C1160 Casual GA Envelopes | 20 | 213 |
| C1170 Funeral / Wedding collections | 270 | 755 |
| C1180 Baptism Collections | 337 | 57 |
| C1200 Gift Aid Tax Claimed | 9,354 | 9,164 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 57,037 | 58,869 | |
| Activities for Generating Funds | ||
| C1158 Knitted bible 2021 | 104 | 0 |
| C3100 Fundraising Income | 48 | 0 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 152 | 0 | |
| Investment Income | ||
| C4200 Interest Received | 590 | 620 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 590 | 620 | |
| Charitable Activities Income | ||
| C5200 Fees Received | 10,026 | 10,894 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 10,026 | 10,894 | |
| Other Income | ||
| C2100 Grants Received | 3,000 | 9,300 |
| C2150 Trusts Drawdown | 6,840 | 9,734 |
| C2200 Bequests and Legacies | 24,218 | 80,000 |
| C3101 Easy Fundraising Receipts | 204 | 42 |
| C3102 Stewardship | 352 | 0 |
| C3500 Magazine Sale Receipts | 16 | 904 |
| C3510 Magazine Advertising Receipts | 0 | 880 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 34,630 | 100,860 | |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| Total Income | 102,435 | 171,243 |
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| Fundraising Trading Costs | ||
|---|---|---|
| D3200 Magazine Costs | 728 | 490 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| (728) | (490) | |
| Charitable Activities Costs | ||
| D5100 Gifts / Grants Given | 3,566 | 3,000 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| (3,566) | (3,000) | |
| Governance Costs | ||
| D9100 Audit & Accountancy Costs | 78 | 60 |
| D9310 Diocesan Free Will Offering | 55,200 | 60,720 |
| D9320 Performing Rights & Prof Fees | 110 | 107 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| (55,388) | (60,887) | |
| Other Resources Costs | ||
| D3500 Churchyard & Carpark | 8,034 | 17,009 |
| D6520 Travel Expenses | 170 | 91 |
| D6530 Vicarage Costs | 946 | 914 |
| D7100 Gas | 2,680 | 2,511 |
| D7110 Electricity | 940 | 920 |
| D7120 Water | 259 | 253 |
| D7130 Organ & Piano Maintenance | 263 | 144 |
| D7250 Council Refuse Collection | 593 | 581 |
| D7400 Cleaning Expenses | 36 | 353 |
| D7500 Repairs & Maintenance | 1,993 | 1,368 |
| D8200 Printing / Photocopying | 39 | 253 |
| D8300 Postage | 26 | 188 |
| D8310 Stationery | 213 | 221 |
| D8320 Telephone | 210 | 180 |
| D8330 Deanery Cost | 580 | 410 |
| D8340 Secretarial | 0 | 335 |
| D8500 IT Costs | 1,121 | 871 |
| D8520 Equipment Repairs | 0 | 30 |
| D9300 Bank Charges | 31 | 0 |
| X9920 Office Equip. Depreciation | 196 | 196 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| (18,330) | (26,828) | |
| Worship Expenses | ||
| D3300 Worship Expenses | 335 | 0 |
| D3410 Wine, Wafers, Candles | 527 | 312 |
| D3420 Music, Choir, Organists | 850 | 866 |
| D3430 Flowers | 28 | 0 |
| D3530 Children's Ministry Expenses | 12 | 0 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| (1,752) | (1,178) | |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| Total Expenditure | (79,764) | (92,383) |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| Net Surplus/(Deficit) | 22,671 | 78,860 |
| ========= | ========= |
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Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2021 Easingwold General Fund
| 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed Assets | ||
| B1200 Office Equipment | 7,402 | 7,402 |
| B1250 Office Equipment Depreciation | (7,402) | (7,207) |
| B2100 Invest Children’s Church 2002S | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| B2140 Invest Church Yard 1269S | 454 | 454 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 2,454 | 2,649 | |
| Current Assets | ||
| B5100 Debtors & Prepayments | 6,280 | 8,612 |
| B5110 Iona 2021 Money Out | 0 | 6,125 |
| B5300 Recoverable Gift Aid from HMRC | 908 | 926 |
| B6100 HSBC Multi-Fund Current Account | 23,232 | 26,443 |
| B6260 CBF E'wold General Fund 2009D | 125,532 | 101,260 |
| B6300 Cash in Hand | 38 | 3 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 155,990 | 143,369 | |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 158,444 | 146,018 | |
| ========= | ========= | |
| Current Liabilities | ||
| B7400 Creditors & Accruals | 1,658 | 1,104 |
| B7410 Iona 2021 Money In | 0 | 10,797 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 1,658 | 11,901 | |
| Reserves | ||
| Opening Retained Surplus | 134,117 | 55,257 |
| Surplus/(Deficit) For Year-To-Date | 22,671 | 78,860 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 156,788 | 134,117 | |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 158,446 | 146,018 | |
| ========= | ========= |
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Income & Expenditure For Year Ended 31 December 2021 Easingwold Fabric Fund
| 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Investment Income | ||
| C4200 Interest Received | 115 | 199 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 115 | 199 | |
| Other Income | ||
| C2150 Trusts Drawdown | 2,809 | 3,529 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 2,809 | 3,529 | |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| Total Income | 2,924 | 3,728 |
| Other Resources Costs | ||
| D7300 Insurance | 2,497 | 2,784 |
| D7400 Cleaning Expenses | 90 | 0 |
| D7500 Repairs & Maintenance | 313 | 745 |
| D8510 Equipment Purchases | 0 | 8,749 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| (2,900) | (12,278) | |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| Total Expenditure | (2,900) | (12,278) |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| Net Surplus/(Deficit) | 24 | (8,550) |
| ========= | ========= |
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Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2021 Easingwold Fabric Fund
| 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed Assets | ||
| B2110 Invest Church Fabric 1 1270S | 2,500 | 2,500 |
| B2120 Invest Church Fabric 2 2001S | 1,134 | 1,134 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 3,634 | 3,634 | |
| Current Assets | ||
| B5100 Debtors & Prepayments | 1,375 | 1,792 |
| B6100 HSBC Multi-Fund Current Account | (690) | (11,017) |
| B6200 CBF E'wold Church Fab. 2002D | 13,527 | 23,412 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 14,212 | 14,187 | |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 17,846 | 17,821 | |
| ========= | ========= | |
| Current Liabilities | ||
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 0 | 0 | |
| Reserves | ||
| Opening Retained Surplus | 17,821 | 26,371 |
| Surplus/(Deficit) For Year-To-Date | 24 | (8,550) |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 17,845 | 17,821 | |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 17,845 | 17,821 | |
| ========= | ========= |
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Income & Expenditure For Year Ended 31 December 2021 Easingwold Missions Fund
| 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| Total Income | 0 | 0 |
| Charitable Activities Costs | ||
| D5100 Gifts / Grants Given | 0 | 50 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 0 | (50) | |
| Governance Costs | ||
| D9320 Performing Rights & Prof Fees | 424 | 582 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| (424) | (582) | |
| Other Resources Costs | ||
| D8200 Printing / Photocopying | 30 | 0 |
| D8420 Publicity Costs | 65 | 0 |
| D8500 IT Costs | 112 | 184 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| (207) | (184) | |
| Worship Expenses | ||
| D3300 Worship Expenses | 0 | 53 |
| D3430 Flowers | 191 | 174 |
| D3530 Children's Ministry Expenses | 0 | 146 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| (191) | (373) | |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| Total Expenditure | (822) | (1,189) |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| Net Surplus/(Deficit) | (822) | (1,189) |
| ========== | ========== |
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Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2021 Easingwold Missions Fund
| 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed Assets | ||
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 0 | 0 | |
| Current Assets | ||
| B6100 HSBC Multi-Fund Current Account | 0 | 822 |
| B6300 Cash in Hand | 0 | 3 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 0 | 825 | |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 0 | 825 | |
| ========= | ========= | |
| Current Liabilities | ||
| B7435 Water Aid | 0 | 3 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 0 | 3 | |
| Reserves | ||
| Opening Retained Surplus | 822 | 2,011 |
| Surplus/(Deficit) For Year-To-Date | (822) | (1,189) |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 0 | 822 | |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 0 | 825 | |
| ========= | ========= |
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Income & Expenditure For Year Ended 31 December 2021 Parish Church Rooms Fund
| 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Investment Income | ||
| C4200 Interest Received | 30 | 61 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 30 | 61 | |
| Charitable Activities Income | ||
| C5200 Fees Received | 15 | 15 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 15 | 15 | |
| Other Income | ||
| C2150 Trusts Drawdown | 4,424 | 2,170 |
| C3600 Letting Fees | 0 | 742 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 4,424 | 2,912 | |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| Total Income | 4,469 | 2,988 |
| Governance Costs | ||
| D9320 Performing Rights & Prof Fees | 0 | 124 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 0 | (124) | |
| Other Resources Costs | ||
| D3500 Churchyard & Carpark | 0 | 270 |
| D6100 Salaries and Wages | 0 | 1,528 |
| D6150 PAYE/ Employer NI | 0 | 216 |
| D7100 Gas | 1,658 | 1,193 |
| D7110 Electricity | 295 | 216 |
| D7120 Water | 201 | 197 |
| D7300 Insurance | 862 | 760 |
| D7400 Cleaning Expenses | 0 | 11 |
| D7500 Repairs & Maintenance | 1,160 | 216 |
| D8520 Equipment Repairs | 248 | 0 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| (4,424) | (4,607) | |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| Total Expenditure | (4,424) | (4,731) |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| Net Surplus/(Deficit) | 45 | (1,743) |
| ========= | ========= |
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Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2021 Parish Church Rooms Fund
| 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed Assets | ||
| B2130 Investment PC Rooms | 208 | 208 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 208 | 208 | |
| Current Assets | ||
| B5100 Debtors & Prepayments | 1,541 | 1,159 |
| B6100 HSBC Multi-Fund Current Account | 26 | (859) |
| B6120 HSBC PC Rooms (Closed) | 0 | 224 |
| B6270 CBF E'wold PC Rooms 2010D | 5,007 | 6,004 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 6,574 | 6,528 | |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 6,782 | 6,736 | |
| ========= | ========= | |
| Current Liabilities | ||
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 0 | 0 | |
| Reserves | ||
| COIF PC Rooms Reserve | 208 | 208 |
| Opening Retained Surplus | 6,529 | 8,273 |
| Surplus/(Deficit) For Year-To-Date | 45 | (1,744) |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 6,782 | 6,737 | |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 6,782 | 6,737 | |
| ========== | ========== |
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Income & Expenditure For Year Ended 31 December 2021 Raskelf General Fund
| 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Voluntary Income | ||
| C1100 Weekly Offertory (Cash Plate) | 662 | 76 |
| C1110 NGA Envelopes | 0 | 293 |
| C1120 GA Envelopes | 0 | 289 |
| C1130 Bankers Standing Orders GA | 5,074 | 4,699 |
| C1135 Bankers Standing Orders NGA | 865 | 765 |
| C1140 Half Yearly Parish Boxes | 72 | 0 |
| C1150 Donations Received – Other | 288 | 160 |
| C1160 Casual GA Envelopes | 0 | 25 |
| C1180 Baptism Collections | 30 | 0 |
| C1200 Gift Aid Tax Claimed | 1,315 | 1,146 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 8,306 | 7,453 | |
| Activities for Generating Funds | ||
| C3100 Fundraising Income | 45 | 28 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 45 | 28 | |
| Investment Income | ||
| C4200 Interest Received | 3 | 20 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 3 | 20 | |
| Charitable Activities Income | ||
| C5200 Fees Received | 1,097 | 14 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 1,097 | 14 | |
| Other Income | ||
| C2100 Grants Received | 540 | 440 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 540 | 440 | |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| Total Income | 9,991 | 7,955 |
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| Governance Costs | ||
|---|---|---|
| D9310 Diocesan Free Will Offering | 4,800 | 5,280 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| (4,800) | (5,280) | |
| Other Resources Costs | ||
| D3500 Churchyard & Carpark | 1,010 | 640 |
| D7110 Electricity | 152 | 179 |
| D7120 Water | 69 | 68 |
| D7300 Insurance | 1,351 | 1,408 |
| D7500 Repairs & Maintenance | 1,162 | 176 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| (3,744) | (2,471) | |
| Worship Expenses | ||
| D3420 Music, Choir, Organists | 240 | 280 |
| D3430 Flowers | 12 | 0 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| (252) | (280) | |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| Total Expenditure | (8,796) | (8,031) |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| Net Surplus/(Deficit) | 1,195 | (76) |
| ========= | ========= |
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Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2021 Raskelf General Fund
| 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed Assets | ||
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 0 | 0 | |
| Current Assets | ||
| B5100 Debtors & Prepayments | 500 | 400 |
| B5300 Recoverable Gift Aid from HMRC | 147 | 145 |
| B6100 HSBC Multi-Fund Current Account | 2,081 | 2,737 |
| B6110 HSBC Raskelf (Closed) | 0 | 418 |
| B6280 CBF Raskelf 643104004D | 4,797 | 4,795 |
| B6300 Cash in Hand | 0 | 10 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 7,525 | 8,505 | |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 7,525 | 8,505 | |
| ========= | ========= | |
| Current Liabilities | ||
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 0 | 0 | |
| Reserves | ||
| Opening Retained Surplus | 8,505 | 8,581 |
| Surplus/(Deficit) For Year-To-Date | 1,195 | (76) |
| Transferred to Raskelf R&D Fund | (2,175) | 0 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 7,525 | 8,505 | |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 7,525 | 8,505 | |
| ========= | ========= |
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Income & Expenditure For Year Ended 31 December 2021 Raskelf Restoration & Development Fund
| 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Voluntary Income | ||
| C1100 Weekly Offertory (Cash Plate) | 555 | 40 |
| C1150 Donations Received - Other | 423 | 200 |
| C1200 Gift Aid Tax Claimed | 154 | 60 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 1,132 | 300 | |
| Activities for Generating Funds | ||
| C3100 Fundraising Income | 489 | 553 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 489 | 553 | |
| Other Income | ||
| C2100 Grants Received | 0 | 1,700 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 0 | 1,700 | |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| Total Income | 1,621 | 2,553 |
| Other Resources Costs | ||
| D7500 Repairs & Maintenance | 128 | 0 |
| D8510 Equipment Purchases | 0 | 6,625 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| (128) | (6,625) | |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| Total Expenditure | (128) | (6,625) |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| Net Surplus/(Deficit) | 1,493 | (4,072) |
| ========= | ========= |
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Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2021 Raskelf Restoration & Development Fund
| 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed Assets | ||
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 0 | 0 | |
| Current Assets | ||
| B5100 Debtors & Prepayments | 0 | 128 |
| B6100 HSBC Multi-Fund Current Account | 10,283 | 6,488 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 10,283 | 6,616 | |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 10,283 | 6,616 | |
| ========= | ========= | |
| Current Liabilities | ||
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 0 | 0 | |
| Reserves | ||
| Opening Retained Surplus | 6,615 | 10,687 |
| Surplus/(Deficit) For Year-To-Date | 1,493 | (4,072) |
| Transferred from Raskelf General Fund | 2,175 | 0 |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 10,283 | 6,615 | |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | |
| 10,283 | 6,615 | |
| ========= | ========= |
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Summary Movement of Funds & Reconciliation to Net Assets
| Incoming Resources Easingwold General Fund Easingwold Fabric Fund Easingwold Missions Fund Easingwold Parish Church Rooms Fund Raskelf General Fund Raskelf Restoration & Development Fund Resources Expended Easingwold General Fund Easingwold Fabric Fund Easingwold Missions Fund Easingwold Parish Church Rooms Fund Raskelf General Fund Raskelf Restoration & Development Fund Operating Surplus/ (Deficit) Opening Fund Balances (B/Fwd) Transfers Between Funds Closing Fund Balances (C/Fwd) Assets Office Equipment (Less Depreciation) Investment (at Cost) Debtors & Prepayments HSBC Multi-Fund Current Account Central Board of Finance Deposits Cash in Hand Liabilities Creditors & Accruals Net Assets |
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Total Total 2021 2020 £ £ £ £ £ 99,435 3,000 102,435 171,243 2,924 2,924 3,728 0 0 0 4,469 4,469 2,988 9,451 540 9,991 7,955 1,621 1,621 2,553 |
|---|---|
| 99,435 13,920 8,085 121,440 188,467 |
|
| 76,764 3,000 79,764 92,383 2,900 2,900 12,278 822 822 1,189 4,424 4,424 4,731 8,256 540 8,796 8,031 128 128 6,625 |
|
| 76,764 12,680 7,390 96,834 125,237 |
|
| 22,671 1,240 695 24,606 63,230 134,117 15,242 25,258 174,617 111,388 (2,175) 2,175 0 0 |
|
| 156,788 14,307 28,128 199,223 174,618 |
|
| Unrestricted Designated Restricted Total Total 2021 2020 £ £ £ £ £ 0 0 195 2,454 208 3,634 6,296 6,296 7,188 2,188 1,375 10,751 19,287 23,232 2,107 9,593 34,932 25,256 125,532 9,804 13,527 148,863 135,471 38 38 16 |
|
| 158,444 14,307 28,129 200,880 186,521 |
|
| 1,658 1,658 11,904 156,786 14,307 28,129 199,222 174,617 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31 December 2021
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards and under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies of the PCC have remained unchanged from that of the previous accounting year.
2. MARKET VALUE OF QUOTED INVESTMENTS
| Holding Relevant Fund Charities Official Investment Fund: 69.04 Income Shares Parish Church Rooms The Central Board of Finance of the Church of England - Capital Trust Fund: 95 Investment Fund Shares Easingwold General Fund (Churchyard) The Central Board of Finance of the Church of England - Harnby-Jackson Bequest: 526 Investment Fund Shares Easingwold Church Fabric C B F Capital Reserve Fund: 175 Investment Fund Shares Easingwold Church Fabric C B F Capital Reserve Fund: 279 Investment Fund Shares Easingwold General Fund (Children’s Church) |
2021 2020 Cost Market Value Cost Market Value £ £ £ £ 208 1,420 208 1,260 454 2,225 454 1,946 2,500 12,318 2,500 10,776 1,134 4,098 1,134 3,578 2,000 6,534 2,000 5,705 6,296 26,595 6,296 23,265 |
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3. THE KITTY SMITHSON ENDOWMENT TRUST FUND
Easingwold Parish Church is the beneficiary of income from the above trust fund, the trust deeds being dated 17 January 1992. The York Diocesan Board of Finance Limited is the sole trustee of this trust fund and therefore this fund does not form part of the Parochial Church Council's Balance Sheet.
In general terms, this trust fund provides income from managed investments to support the repair, maintenance and upkeep of the Easingwold Parish Church and of the Parish Church Rooms. The terms of the trust do not allow us to access the investments themselves.
The balance of accumulated income held by The York Diocesan Board of Finance Limited as at 31 December 2021 was £4,645 (£2,789 as at 31 December 2020), against which we have claimed and accrued in the 2021 accounts the sum of £1,541 in respect of qualifying expenses in the second half of 2021.
The underlying investment assets of this trust fund consist of a portfolio of investments: the total book cost plus invested cash being £162,371 and the market value being £225,446 as at 31 December 2021 (the book cost was £158,104 and the market value was £202,890 as at 31 December 2020).
4. THE HAZEL MEDD PERPETUAL TRUST FUND
Easingwold Parish Church is the beneficiary of income from the above trust fund, the trust deeds being dated 27 January 1994. The York Diocesan Board of Finance Limited is the sole trustee of this trust fund and therefore this fund does not form part of the Parochial Church Council's Balance Sheet.
In general terms, this trust fund provides income from managed investments to support the repair, maintenance and upkeep of the Easingwold Parish Church and for the upkeep, maintenance and replacement of furniture, ornaments and robes for the celebration of Holy Communion in the sanctuary of the said church. The terms of the trust do not allow us to access the investments themselves.
The balance of accumulated income held by The York Diocesan Board of Finance Limited as at 31 December 2021 is £59,729 (£59,917 as at 31 December 2020), against which we have claimed and accrued in the 2021 accounts the sum of £4,915 in respect of qualifying expenses in the second half of 2021.
The underlying investment assets of this trust fund consist of a portfolio of investments: the total book cost plus invested cash being £110,876 and the market value being £150,404 as at 31 December 2021 (the book cost was £110,852 and the market value £133,166 as at 31 December 2020).
In addition, the Hazel Medd Trust owns a freehold property stated to have a value of £60,000 at the commencement of the trust on 27 January 1994.
5. THE KITTY AND MARY SMITHSON ECCLESIASTICAL CHARITY
Easingwold Parish Church is the beneficiary of income from the above trust fund. The York Diocesan Board of Finance Limited is the sole trustee of this trust fund and therefore this fund does not form part of the Parochial Church Council's Balance Sheet.
In general terms, this trust fund provides income from managed investments to support the repair, maintenance and upkeep of the Easingwold Parish Church and of the Parish Church Rooms. The terms of the trust do not allow us to access the investments themselves.
The balance of accumulated income held by The York Diocesan Board of Finance Limited as at 31 December 2021 is £48,090 (£46,518 as at 31 December 2020), against which we have claimed and accrued in the 2021 accounts the sum of £2,639 in respect of qualifying expenses in the second half of 2021.
The underlying investment assets of this trust fund consist of a portfolio of investments: the total book cost plus invested cash being £152,943 and the market value being £198,415 as at 31 December 2021 (the book cost was £152,943 and the market value £177,001 as at 31 December 2020).
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6. FREEHOLD PROPERTY
The Parish Church Rooms building was surveyed for insurance purposes in 2005 and the value of the freehold was stated as £175,000. The Parish Rooms have been making a loss for some years and have been closed since March 2020 due to Covid virus restrictions.
The Church Field is now used as a car- park and no freehold land value is currently known.
The above assets are not included in the Balance Sheet or Financial Statements.
7. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS at 31 DECEMBER 2021
A number of leaks have occurred in the roof of Raskelf Church, resulting in temporary repairs and assessment of future implications by our architect. Full replacement of leadwork on the north side of the roof has been advised, and there are indications that substantial rebuilding of the Raskelf church tower may soon be required.
8. STAFF COSTS
Organists and, on occasions, retired stipendiary clergy performing ‘casual duties’, are paid on a self-employed basis.
Payment to PCC members: During the financial year, as one of the parish organists, Mr W J Henebury was paid £530 in respect of Sunday services. No other payments or expenses were paid to any other PCC members, persons closely connected to them or related parties.
W J Henebury, Hon Treasurer 2 Regent Drive Easingwold York YO61 3QX
These financial statements and PCC report were approved by the PCC on 11/5/2022
Rev’d Margaret Young PCC Chairman
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF EASINGWOLD & RASKELF PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
I report on the Financial Statements of the Parochial Church Council of St John the Baptist & All Saints Church, Easingwold and St Mary's Church, Raskelf for the year ended 31 December 2021.
This examination is carried out in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 ("the Regulations") and the Charities Act 2011("the Act").
Respective responsibilities of PCC members and the examiner
As members of the PCC you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements. You consider that the audit requirement of the Regulation section 144(2) of the Act does not apply and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to issue this report on those financial statements in accordance with the terms of the Regulations.
Basis of this report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145 of the Act. That examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the PCC and a comparison of the financial statements with those records. It also includes considering any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently I do not express an opinion on the view given by the financial statements.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Act; and
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to prepare financial statements which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the requirements of the Act and the Regulations have not been met; or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
Zillah Hopps FMAAT White Rose Accounting Warter POCKLINGTON EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE 29[th] March 2022
Approved by the Annual Parish Church Meeting on 22[nd] May 2022 and signed on behalf of the meeting by the chairman on 22[nd] May 2022.
Chairman
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VICAR & CHURCHWARDENS’ TRUSTS
The following Trusts do not form part of the PCC Financial Statements, but the 2021 financial details are listed below for information purposes:
M Whytehead Charity, R Whytehead for Sunday School Charity, John Raper Charity and William Raisbeck Charity
Finances 1st Jan 2021- 31st Dec 2021 Summary
| Previous balance | Paid out | Paid in | Current balances | |
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| Sunday School | 1452.89 | 5.00 | 84.32 | 1509.89 |
| Charity | ||||
| Relief in Need | 1654.83 | 5.00 | 89.32 | 1739.15 |
| George Westerman | 785.68 | 5.00 | 34.67 | 815.35 |
| Eccles charity | ||||
| Of Driffield | 7438.93 | 347.00 | 111.25 | 7178.18 |
| Education | 6589.98 | 5.00 | 217.83 | 6802.81 |
| Foundation | ||||
| Sunday School | ||||
| Coif | £84.32 | |||
| Bank charges | £- 5.00 | |||
| Relief in Need | ||||
| Coif | £89.32 | |||
| Interest | £- 5.00 | |||
| George Westerman | ||||
| Coif | £34.67 | |||
| Interest | £- 5.00 | |||
| Eccles Charity of F Driffield | ||||
| Coif | £111.25 | |||
| Interest | £ -5.00 | |||
| Education Foundation | ||||
| Coif | £217.83 | |||
| Interest | £- 5.00 |
Other details of Income and Expenditure
Eccles charity of Driffield a) 21.1.21 100.00 financial need b) 24.8.21 50.00 Cricket support c) 2.8.21 150.00 uniforms d) 3.11.21 42.00 allotments
Total £342.00
N ote : The Vicar is ex-officio trustee of Easingwold United Charities and also the William Jackson Charity for Help in Education and Relief from Poverty at Raskelf together with the Raskelf in Need Charity. The other trustees in these charities are appointed by the Easingwold Town Council and Raskelf Parish Council respectively.
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