The PCC of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church West Didsbury and St Christopher Withington Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2020 Reference and administrative details The charity name. The legal name of the charity is:_ The PCC of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church West Didsbury and St Christopher Withington. The charItS areas of operation and UK choritable registration. The charity is registered in England & Wales with the Charity Commission in England & Wales (CCEW) with charity number 1147596. Legal structure of the charity. The governing document of the charity is the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure (1956) as amended by church representation rules that came into force on 28 November 2006. The trustees are all individuals. The principal operating address, telephone number, email and web addresses of the charity are:. Christ Church Rectory 35 Darley Avenue West Didsbury Manchester, M20 2ZD Telephone 0161445 4152 Email address office Web address htt christchurchdidsbu christchurchdidsbur .or .or The Trustees in office on the date the report was approved and who served during the reporting year were:. Rev A Pilkington Mrs S Atherton Mrs Baird Mr B Bartlett Mrs S Belle Dr A J Bradbury Dr J Galloway Prof D Kloss Mrs C Lowe Mr R Lowe Mrs B Malone Ms A Meadowcroft Rev T Studman MrsA Tonner Mrs J Weaving Mr G Whalley since 25 October 2020 Mrsj White Mr H Wood Mrs R Wood
Objects and activities of the charity The purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document. Charitable object- promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the church. Summary of objects- to enable as many people as possible to worship at our churches and to be part of the parish community through prayer, learning about the Gospel, provision of pastoral care and through missionary and outreach work. The main artivities undertaken during a normal year to further the charity's purposefor the public benefit. Activities include:_ -Provision of worship and prayer. -outreach to residential homes and schools. -use of buildings by other Christian communities. -Provision of accommodation for community groups. -Providing space for concerts open to all. -christ Church takes part in the national Heritage Open Weekend each September, locally organised and advertised by Didsbury Civic Society under the Didsbury Open Doors banner. The church has a themed display in addition to information about parish history and various architectural and decorative features of the building. -christ Church is open every Wednesday and Saturday morning for visitors as advertised through the Heritage Lottery Fund website following extensive grant aid for roof works. -charitable donations locally, nationally and internationally. -Provision of accommodation to Chorlton and Didsbury Food Bank for storage and distribution of food. -work with Southway Housing Association, including coffee mornings and monthly events. The trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit in managing the activities of the charity. The main achievements and performance of the charity during the year. Since March 2020 the church has operated under the national restrictions imposed to control the Covid-19 pandemic. Prior to that date a full range of religious services was held throughout the week at both churches plus monthly services at four residential homes and sheltered accommodation. In the first period of lockdown the rector and others filmed services from their homes. An average of 65 people viewed the services each week, with a peak of 148 on Mothering Sunday. The churches reopened for services in line with social distancing regulations in July and thereafter an average of 21 people continued to access the recorded services via the internet. On 13 September live streaming of services from Christ Church commenced. On average 41 people viewed each service with a peak of 91. In addition, from 13 June Christ Church has been open for private prayer for 2 hours on Wednesday and Saturday. It is intended that this will continue after the pandemic restrictions are lifted. Prior to lockdown our buildings continued to be used by other Christian groups including Seventh Day Adventists and the Tamil Christian Fellowship.
It has not been possible to continue services at residential homes but carol singing took place outside before Christmas. At the start of lockdown the parish set up a WhatsApp group so that church members could be contacted and respond to needs for assistance by parishioners with shopping etc.. Work with local schools has continued online or by the use of recorded services. Our buildings continued to be used by community groups until March, These included Al Anon, Cocaine Anonymous, dance and theatre groups, musical societies, sports clubs etc.. Two concerts open to the public were held at the beginning of the year, with around 80- 100 people attending. Chorlton and Didsbury Food Bank has continued to use our hall for storage and distribution throughout the year with appropriate Covid-19 precautions. It has been open on an increased number of days to meet an increased need for its services by the local community for food and other essential items. Despite much reduced income donations to other charities and individuals in need were maintained at previous levels. Regular maintenance has been carried out on our buildings. Of note was the complete replacement of the central heating system in the church hall at a cost of around £25,000. This much improves this important community space. The parish has applied for Bronze Level Eco Church status. A trainee ordinand joined the parish during the year. Structure, governance and management of the charity The methods used to recruit and appoint new charity trustees. Trustees are elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting. Bankers CAF Bank Ltd 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ Report approved by the trustees on 24 February 2021.
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Independent Examiner's Report to the PCC of Christ Church West Didsbury and St Christopher Withington This report on the accounts of the PCC for the year ended 31st December 2020, which are set out herewith is in respect of an examination carried out under Regulation 3(3) of the Church Accounting Regulations ('the regulations,) and s.43 of The Charities Act 1993 ('the act,). As members of the PCC you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts; you consider that the audit requirements of Regulation 3(3) of the regulations and s.43(2) of the Act do not apply. It is my responsibility to issue this report of those accounts in accordance with the terms of Regulation 25 of the Regulations and Regulation 7 of the Charities (Accounts & Reports) Regulations 1995. My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under s.43(7) of the Act and to be found in the guidance from the CBF. The examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the PCC and a comparison of the accounts with those records. It also includes considering any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts 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 audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: (1) Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with s.41 of the Act" and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the requirements of the Act, as also contained in the Regulations have not been met; or (2) To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Helen Whittingham Independent Examiner: Approved by the Parochial Church Council on ................. . ...................... 2021 And signed on its behalf by: Chairman . Member
CHRIST CHURCH WÈST tslDSBURY AND ST CHRISTOPHER WITHINGTON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020 RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR This Year 2020 General Restricted Last Year 2019 Total Totsl RECEIPTS Ordinary Planned giving (stewardship) Cash collections Fund raising Magazine PCC fees Hall hirelrent Charitsble donations Other donations Traidcraft Other Tax refunds (Gift Aid/GASDS) Ordinary subtotal 40,867 2,395 1,684 311 681 13,518 40,867 2,395 1,817 311 4,882 13,518 595 6.423 97 465 14,403 35,404 4,441 2,665 841 2,978 37,935 134 4,201 595 6,418 1,541 505 1,790 14,011 97 465 14,403 80,743 5,032 85,775 102,111 Extraordinary "fransfer from CCLA Transfer from Barclays flat acc Transfer from Barclays organ acc Organ fund income Hall fund income Flat fund incorne Fwlat council tax refund Bequest (incl dividends) Extraordinary subtotsl 25,000 10,702 7,118 161 25,000 10,702 7,118 161 6,420 7,642 5,000 2,144 6,745 6,420 7,613 29 8,537 152 8,537 59,160 6,420 65,581 14,041 Total 139,903 11,452 151,355 116,152 Note: certain fundq may be designated by the trustees (the PCC) for specific projects from time to time; however, these still form part of our general (unrestricted) funds for the purposes of charity law and can be redirected back to unrestricted funds if the PCC chooses. Our restricted funds are those held for donor specified-purposes - for example. appeals or grants that have been made to fund specific objects or objectives, including donations to other charities.
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR This Year 2020 General Restricted Last Year 2019 Total Totsl PAYMENTS Ordinary Rector Water PhonelBroadband Working expenses Council tax Curate Working expenses Broadband hurch Parish share/fees Gas Flectricity Water Insurance Phoneldongle (St C) Cleaning Repairslmaintenan Upkeep of services Church grounds Organist and music Sunday schools/education Magazine nharitable giving Traidcraft Other Halls ias Electricity fleaning Repairslmaintenance Hall hire refunds 569 903 1,800 2.480 569 903 1,800 2,480 535 902 1,800 1,774 1,200 293 1,200 293 600 34,953 3,403 1,368 751 6,761 90 715 9,600 1,926 540 4,648 18 300 3,871 4,201 39,154 3,403 1,368 751 6.761 90 715 9,600 1,926 540 4.648 18 300 4.600 92 4.194 45,536 4,309 2,193 1,048 6,701 90 715 10,207 2,343 639 6,518 17 1,152 5,942 509 4,976 729 92 4,194 1,643 449 1,540 1,585 280 1,643 449 1,540 1.585 280 1,909 593 1,440 3,078 Ordinary subtotal 85,879 5,022 90,902 105,526 Extraordinary Tr to CCLA -[v +0 Barclays organ acc "rr to Barclays flat acc rlaucommunity fund btreamialg set-up iiail fund 20,000 45 20,000 2,100 152 5,424 2,889 19,675 5,424 2,889 26,100 6,425 Extraordinary subtotal 48,033 6,425 54.458 2,252 Total 133,912 11,448 145,360 107,778 SURPLUSIDEFIC;'I' Ordinary Extraordinary 5,137 11.128 10 5,127 11,123 3,415 11,789 5,991 5,996 8,374
CHRIST CHURCH WEST DIDSBURY AND ST CHRISTOPHER WITHINGTON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020 STATEMENTS OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES AT YEAR END The financial statements have been prepared in accordan with s.133(1) of the Charities Act 2011. For details of income and expenditure please see Receipts & Payments sheet for the full year. ASAT 0110112020 ASAT 31M212020 ASSETS aank Account Balances CAF Bank current account CCLA deposit account 22,477 25,647 28,073 20,804 48,877 Invosm•nt Proporty Flat at 5 Montmarno Drive 191.324 191,324 Seenote1&2 Debtor5 Gift AidlGSADS Church Hall Hire 813 330 1,143 TOTAL ASSETS 241,344 As Available Funds Hall refurbishment fund Flavcommunity fund Organ fund Reserve Available General Funds 8,378 10,148 7,073 15,000 24,746 13,016 7,323 15,000 13,538 See note 3 48,877 LIABILITIES Unrestrlctsd funds Carol service singerslorganist fees Sundry Expenses 210 75 285 Restrlcted funds DBF Fees for Dernber Traidcraft 534 539 TOTAL LIABIUTIES 824 Note 1: The. trustees (the PCC) have deliberately chosen to use the the 2019 valuation figure, rather than assuming any increase in value in 2020. Note 2: Churches, churchyards and rectories are vested in the Church of England and are not Parish assets. Moveable church contents (plate, fvrniture, etc.) are inalienable property and require a facijlty for disposable; they are recorded in the church Tem8r log and are not recognised nor listed on this Statement of Assets & Liabilities. Note 3: The trustees (the PCC) aim to maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately two months of unrestricted expenditure. The trustees consider that this is sufficient to cope with any timing fluctuations in Unrestfted income.