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 charIt￿S 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
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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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CHRIST CHURCH WEST DIDSBURY
AND ST CHRISTOPHER WITHINGTON
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020

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 De￿rnber
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 Unrestft￿ed income.