## **The Diocese of London The Parish of The Holy Cross Greenford Magna** 



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## **Holy Cross Church, Greenford** 

Annual Report 

for the year ending 31 December 2021 

and 

Agenda 

for the 

## **ANNUAL MEETING OF PARISHIONERS** 

and 

## **ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING** 

**Holy Holy Cross Old Church Sunday 3 April 2022 11.15am** 



## Rector’s Introduction 

## Welcome to our Annual Report for 2021. 

## **Faith in a Time of Covid** 

After a beautiful Midnight Mass under the stars, 2021 began in lock-down and with very high rates of Covid infections and hospitalisations locally. Our churches remained closed until the end of March and our worship remained online. 

## **A Time of Bewilderment…and Waiting** 

A friend of mine recently observed that he felt that we had been hit by a tidal wave of the pandemic and as the waters start to recede, we cannot yet see what is left. Living through a time of multiple crises is demanding in terms of physical, mental and spiritual energy. This place of uncertainty is called a Liminal or In-between space – we have experienced the loss of endings but _what next_ has not become clear. We are on the threshold of something new but for now we seek to anchor ourselves in God’s love and in our support for one another during this season of bewilderment. 

Emerging from lock-down, Bishop Sarah has encouraged us to ‘re-set rather than re-start’, by which she means to be reflective and discerning about what matters most in the life of our church, honest about what has changed and realistic about what we 

## **Inspiring young people** 

For me, a real gift to our church is the 

enthusiasm of our young people and their desire to explore and be part of the things of God. Bishop Lusa is coming to baptise and confirm on Holy Cross Sunday. But as the lay leadership of our church now  passes to a new generation, so the responsibility for sustaining the practical and spiritual life of our church for the years to come rests with us all. 

can manage for now. Our Report is a snap-shot of the life of our church as we seek to live by faith in a time of Covid. It reflects aspects of our community life that have come to an end (including many farewells) and also new chapters that are beginning. 


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## **A Place of Tears – a Place of Hope** 

Our New Church has been described as a Place of Encounter. It’s designed to help us gather together as the People of God and to prayerfully encounter the Risen Christ not only in Word and Sacrament but also in one another. For generations it has been a centre of community and celebrations. I recently heard a local Ukranian priest saying that, along with the welcome many refugees will be offered in London during the months ahead, we also need to offer our churches as places where people can cry before God. Jesus wept. And many tears have been shed over the past year. We keep our Annual Meeting on the threshold of Holy Week, when we are invited to walk with Christ and bring to the cross our suffering, losses, disappointments and fears. 

As I write we have just received the sad news of the death of our former Rector the Revd Prebendary Neil Richardson. Many people in this parish and beyond have been drawn into a fuller Christian life by his warmth, welcome, humour and humanity. As one poet has written Easter is laughter that does not end. 

So our churches also stand as places of hope. That we may be Easter People in a Good Friday world. 

_Without the Holy Spirit, God is distant, Christ is merely a historical figure, the Gospel is a dead letter, the Church is just an organization, authority is domination, mission is propaganda, liturgy is only nostalgia, and the work of Christians is slave labour. But with the Holy Spirit, Christ is risen and present, the Gospel is a living force, the Church is a communion in the life of the Trinity, authority is a service that sets the people free, mission is Pentecost, the liturgy is memory and anticipation, and the labour of Christians is divinized._ 

## _Ignatius of Laodicea_ 

Welcome to our Annual Report for 2021. Please give thanks for all it represents. 


**The Revd Graham Miller** Rector 

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## A pastoral letter from Bishop Sarah 

When the first measures to curb the spread of Covid-19 were introduced in March 2020, few would have imagined that we would still be making adaptations to the way we live our lives – including our worship – almost two years on. 

It has been a very challenging time. 

People have made huge sacrifices to protect one another – not only those they know and love but strangers they might never meet. We’ve learnt again as society something of what it means to love our neighbour, as Jesus taught. 

once again thank those who have done so much to protect us all - particularly our NHS, carers and other front line workers. 

I want to thank everyone who has made sacrifices for others. I think particularly of younger people who, though often least at risk, have sometimes given up the most. 

And I want especially to thank our clergy, parish volunteers and congregations for all you are doing - not simply to keep worship going, but to innovate with bold and remarkable new ways of doing so; reaching new people and, of course, serving your communities. 

And it has certainly not been without cost. 

The loneliness and isolation many have experienced; the impact on people’s mental health; the lost jobs and failed businesses and strained relationships must not be overlooked. 

Yet, terrible as the toll from this virus has been, and continues to be, the actions people have taken have saved lives and prevented countless infections, with all the potential long-term consequences that could go with them. 

As ‘plan B’ restrictions come to an end the future remains uncertain and we must continue to be cautious. In our churches government rules have been eased but I would still encourage congregations to consider what mitigation can best protect others. 

As we look now towards spring and the vivid demonstration of new life it offers us, my prayer is that we won’t forget what we’ve learnt; that we take this opportunity to thank others and that we look with hope to the future. 

We may never know what good has been done. 

So as we can begin to look forward with cautious hope, we 

**The Right Revd Dame Sarah Mullally** Bishop of London 

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## Agenda and Minutes 

## **Meeting of Parishioners** 

(for the Election of Church Wardens) 

## **Agenda** 

**1. Apologies for absence received** 

**2. Adoption of the Minutes of the meeting held on 15 May 2021 via Zoom.** 

**3. Matters arising from the Minutes** 

**4. Election of Churchwardens** 

Attendance is recorded for our archived Minutes. 

## **Annual Parochial Church Meeting** 

## **Agenda** 

**1. Apologies for absence received** 

**2. Minutes of the meeting held on 15 May 2021 via Zoom.** 

   - (Adopted by the PCC on 6 December 2021) 

**3. Matters arising from the Minutes** 

**4. Church Electoral Roll** 

**5. Deanery Synod Report** 

**6. Safeguarding Report** 

**7. Churchwardens’ Report** 

   - Break for discussion and Celebration Slide-show 

**8. Reports from Church activities** 

**9. Accounts for the year ended 31st December 2021** 

## **10. Elections** 

- a) Ealing Deanery Synod: 1 member for 1 

year 

- b) Parochial Church Council: 4 members for 3 years; 1 member for 2 years 

## **Minutes Annual Meeting of Parishioners** 

for the Appointment of Churchwardens 

## **Saturday 15 May 2021 via Zoom Meeting at 11.00am (started 11.10)** 

Present Rector and 29 Parishioners (list of names attached to archived Minutes) 

- **1 Apologies for absence** 

   - Apologies for absence were received from Dawn Petit-John, Louise Law, Jenny Quick, Emily Marsh, Elaine Francis, Brian & Annabel Radville and Christeen George. 

- **2 Adoption of the Minutes of the meeting held on 24 October 2020 via Zoom** 

   - The minutes were proposed as accurate by Peter Abernethy and seconded by Niel Van Eeden. 

- **3 Matters arising from the Minutes of the meeting held on Saturday 24 October 2020.** 

There were no matters arising. 

## **4 Election of two Churchwardens** 

- Nominations were received in advance for the following: 

- Frank Pascal – proposed by Annabel Radville and seconded by Alan Kingsbury 

- Marilyn Scantlebury – proposed by Annabel Radville and seconded by Brian Radville 

As there were only two nominations, Frank and Marilyn were duly elected for a one- year term. 

The meeting closed at 11.27 

- c) Betham Trust: 3 members for 4 years; 1 member for 1 year 

## **11. Appointment of an Independent Examiner** 

## **12. AOB** 

The APCM is followed by a meeting of the PCC 

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## **Minutes Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM)** 

## **Saturday 15 May 2021 via Zoom  (started 11.27am)** 

Present Rector and 29 Parishioners (list of names attached to archived Minutes) 

## **1. Apologies for absence** 

Apologies for absence were received from Dawn Petit- John, Louise Law, Jenny Quick, Emily Marsh, Elaine Francis, Brian & Annabel Radville and Christeen George. 

## **2. Minutes of the meeting held on Sunday 24 October 2020 via Zoom** 

These were adopted by the PCC on 16 November 2020 

## **3. Matters arising from the Minutes of Sunday 24 October 2020** 

There were no matters arising 

## **4. Presentation of the Electoral Roll** 

The Electoral Roll renewal of 205 names was presented to the meeting. 

## **5. Deanery Synod Report** 

Frances Hounsell presented the report and shared the highlights of the year. This year a new programme has been introduced the Eco Church project. This project has been introduced to help develop churches to be more eco-friendly and create a sustainable environment. Fr Graham thanked Frances and the all Deanery Synod members for their commitment. 

## **6. Safeguarding Report** 

Gill Whittingham presented the Safeguarding Report, explaining that the church has a Safeguarding policy in place to protect the well being of vulnerable groups; children and adults. The responsibility is of the whole congregation 

and if anyone has any concerns, then please contact a member of the team.  Fr Graham thanked Gill for her dedication and commitment. 

## **7. Churchwardens’ Buildings’ Report** 

Marilyn and Frank presented to the meeting about buildings reports of the old and new church. They shared a presentation and slideshow showing the highlights of the year and the celebrations of worship using the outside space during COVID-19. 

The church has risen to the challenge and adapted to make changes according to the Government guidelines during COVID-19. One positive outcome from the pandemic is the benefit of the online services created to reach the whole congregation and the wider community. Fr Graham and the wardens thanked Neville Carney and Andrew Vigor for all the co-ordination of trades people and maintenance work carried out on both churches. 

The meeting has also noted the Boundary Wall and an action plan will be put in place during 2021-22 to restart the communication with the council to repair the wall. 

## **8. Report from Church Activities** 

The reports are detailed in the APCM report. 

Fr Graham and the wardens thanked Peter Hounsell and Jill Marsh for the online services and support, this has allowed the church to stay connected with the congregation during COVID-19. 

The meeting noted and thanked Peter Hounsell for hard work collating the APCM report and the Rev Jacqueline Shalloe for her support and pastoral care of the congregation. 

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## **9. Financial Statement and Accounts** 

Adoption of the independently examined Financial Statements for the year ending 31 December 2020, and report from the Treasurer. 

These were all valid nominations and were duly elected. 

- **Betham Trust** (One member 4 year term) 

There was 1 nomination, 

Barry presented the accounts in a visual and clear presentation. 

Fr Graham thanked Barry for all his hard work in preparing the financial report and his commitment as the Treasurer. 

Barry thanked David Murray for examining the report and Jill Marsh and Sarah Reilly for their assistance with administration and Gift Aid 

Barry Fitzmaurice proposed that the APCM adopt this financial statement, seconded by Rebecca Mitchell, all agreed. 

- Peter Hounsell - proposed by Rebecca Mitchell & seconded by Peter Abernethy 

This valid nomination was duly elected. 

## **11. Appointment of an Independent Financial Examiner** 

- Mr John Quinn was appointed as independent examiner for 2021 – proposed by Barry Fitzmaurice and seconded by Rebecca Mitchell. 

The meeting closed at 12.28pm 

## **10. Elections** 

**Parochial Church Council** – (Four members 3 year term) 

- Rebecca Mitchell - proposed by Jackie Mitchell & seconded Carol JumpGraham 

Signed Graham Miller 

PCC Chair, 6 December 2021 

- Patricia Boateng- proposed by Marilyn Scantlebury & seconded Annabel Radville 

- Sarah Newman – proposed by Barry Fitzmaurice & sec by Amanda Fitzmaurice 

- See below * 

*A member of the congregation has volunteered to join the PCC to fill the 4th vacancy. However, as he is not currently on the Electoral Roll he cannot be elected at this meeting.  The proposal is for the PCC to Co-opt him onto the PCC after this meeting to fill the casual vacancy.  He will be added to the Electoral Roll during the coming year and can be formally elected to the PCC at next years’ annual meeting. 

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## The Parish of Greenford Magna Holy Cross Church 

Registered Charity No: 1155128 (England & Wales) **Ferrymead Gardens, Greenford, Middlesex, UB6 9NJ** 

## **Annual Report and Accounts** 

**of the** 

## **Parochial Church Council** 

**for the year ended 31 December 2021** 

## **Administrative information** 

Holy Cross Church is located in Greenford, Middlesex.  It is part of the Ealing Deanery within the Diocese of London.  The PCC is made up of persons on the Electoral roll of the parish elected at the Annual Meeting.  It is regulated by the Church Representation Rules 2020 and the Charity Commission, therefore all PCC members are also charity trustees. 

The primary role of the PCC, with the Rector, is to develop our mission in accordance with the doctrines and practices of the Church of England. We are inspired by the Five Marks of Mission of the worldwide Anglican Church: 

1. To proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom 


2. To teach, baptise and nurture new believers 

3. To respond to human need by loving service 

4. To transform unjust structures of society, to challenge violence of every kind and pursue peace and reconciliation 

5. To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth 

The PCC members work together as part of a team to share the leadership roles and responsibilities.   It has legal oversight of safeguarding, church buildings and finance as well as to build relationships and communicate with the whole congregation, including welcoming new people. 

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PCC members who served during the year to 31st December 2021 are: 

## **Ex. Officio members** 

Incumbent: The Revd Graham Miller* – Chair 

## Curate: 

The Revd Jacqueline Shalloe – until July 2021 

## Wardens: 

Marilyn Scantlebury* – Joint Vice Chair Frank Pascal* – Joint Vice Chair 

## **Deanery Synod Representatives (4)** 

Frances Hounsell Jacqueline Mitchell Engidaye Seifu Christian Saguyan - until September 2021 

## **Elected Members:** 

Andrea Hitchins – until May 2021 Anjali Maldonado-Ontiveros – until May 2021 Avi Raykova – until August 2021 Niel Van Eeden – until September 2021 Andrew Vigor Rachael Bernadine* Richard Hilburn Georgie Calver Barry Fitzmaurice* – Treasurer Dawn Petit-John Rebecca Mitchell – Secretary Sarah Newman Patricia Boateng Matthew Collins 

## **Appointed Officers:** 

Gill Whittingham – Safeguarding Officer Katherine Flewitt – Childrens Champion Sarah Reilly – Gift Aid Officer Tamara Buckley – Electoral Roll Officer Jill Marsh – Church Administrator 

## **Independent Financial Examiner:** 

John Quinn 56 Cleveland Road, West Ealing London, W13 8AJ 

## **Bank:** 

HSBC Bank Holborn Circus, 31 High Holborn, London, EC1N 2HR 

## **Architect:** 

Ian Angus Dip Arch RIBA AABC Carden and Godfrey 33 Clerkenwell Close, London WC1R 0AU 

*Member of Standing Committee 

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## The Parochial Church Council: 

## Objectives and activities 

The objectives of the PCC are defined by the Parochial Church Council (Powers) Measure 1956 as “to co-operate with the Rector in the parish in promoting the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical”. 

The main activities of the PCC are: 

1. The provision of regular public worship that is open to all _Sunday services at 8am and 9.30am or on Zoom during lockdown. Celebration of Feast days in midweek evening services_ 

2. The provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation _Opening of the church when possible for private prayer_ 

3. The provision of pastoral care including visiting the sick, the elderly and the bereaved 

_Carried out as required by the Rector_ 

4. The teaching of Christian faith through sermons, study, children’s activities and links with local schools _Working closely with Edward Betham C of E Primary School, regular All -Age Masses involving children and young people_ 

5. The promotion of the Christian faith through events for the elderly, parents and toddlers and other groups with particular needs. 

_Holy Cross Under 5’s pre-school; Wednesday Afternoon teas_ 

6. The support of other charities involved in Christian outreach and development _Working with other local churches and supporting Bishop of London Lent Appeals_ 

7. The maintenance of the fabric of the church buildings _Carrying out repairs and maintenance identified in the Quinquennial Inspection and as required_ 

In addition to the above the PCC ensures that it operates within the requirements of Charity legislation. 

## **WORSHIP** 

We began 2021 online. Members of the congregation of all ages helped lead our Zoom recorded worship; our choir recorded a weekly hymn and Jill Marsh and Peter Hounsell recorded, edited and uploaded the service. We welcomed the Revd David Brammer as a guest preacher and had a Lent sermon mini-series. We had a live Zoom mass for Mothering Sunday with multigenerational reflections from members of the congregations. 

The Revd Paul Baker (St Mark’s Darlington) was our online Holy Week preacher (including in the dark before dawn on Easter Day). We had a simple outdoor service of Prayers at the Cross on Good Friday and created a Prayer Walk with our Stations of the Cross. We celebrated Easter Morning Mass under a bright blue sky and glorious cherry blossom. 

Members of St Mary’s with St Richard’s Northolt joined us for Ascension Day and Christian Saguyan preached for our summer festival Corpus Christi. We also had baptisms in the Old Church and Weddings in both churches over the summer. Outdoor church weddings are not yet permitted. 

The New Church was opened for worship from September. Bishop Pete came to baptise and confirm on Holy Cross Sunday, when we were joined by Edward Betham School. We also began our School Masses. During September we celebrated Creationtide which culminated in a Care for the Oceans focus for Harvest Festival, which was planned by young members of the congregation. Members of 9th Holy Cross Scouts, Cubs and Beavers have helped lead some of our All-Age Masses and have begun to attend in large numbers. 

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We keep November as a Season of Remembrance with All Souls and our Annual Remembrance-Bereavement Service, to which many came. We once again observed Remembrance Sunday with a procession to our War Memorial for the Act of Remembrance, an occasion that was planned with great care and skill. 

## **CHURCH ELECTORAL ROLL** 

At the end of 2021 the Church Electoral Roll stood at 199. As part of the revision of the Roll in preparation for the Annual Meeting, three names were added bringing the total to 202. 

Graham Miller 

## **EALING DEANERY SYNOD** 

With congregational singing once again permitted, we have been fortunate to have enjoyed a variety of excellent visiting organists and musicians, including for our big celebrations and also for weddings and memorials. Music was an important part of our Christmas celebrations, including our lovely Carols by Candlelight, Christmas Eve Nativity and Midnight Mass, which was both solemn and joyous. 

The vision God opened to us in worship is the heart of the life of the church. Many people offer their time and gifts in ministries to help us to pray and worship – through serving and reading and ringing of bells, flowers and decoration, writing prayers, welcoming, moving furniture, cleaning and laundry, co-ordinating and training teams and care for our buildings. To them all, let us offer our thanks. 

Baptisms 9, Confirmations 11, Weddings 2, Funerals 15, Memorials 3, Burial of Ashes 4, 

## _Graham Miller_ 


The Ealing Deanery Synod brings together representatives from all the churches in the deanery. It, in turn, sends representatives to the London Diocesan and General Synods. 

It is an important forum for churches to share their work and experience. 

Our representatives are Frances Hounsell, Engi Seifu & Jackie Mitchell. The fourth rep. Christian Saguyan has now moved away. Three meetings were held in 2021. 

March 24th in Zoom. Following the election of officers there was a presentation by the Rev. Julia Bevis-Knowles on working as a hospital chaplain during the pandemic. 

July 6th in Zoom. Bids for grants from the Deanery Mission Fund were considered including one from Holy Cross for £2000 towards the cost of new notice boards. All were successful. 

October 14th at St.Joseph the Worker & in Zoom. the Rev. Christopher Ramsay gave a presentation on London Vision 2030 outlining the ambitions for Confident Discipleship, Compassionate Communites and Creative Growth. 

_Frances Hounsell_ 

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## **SAFEGUARDING REPORT** 

The purpose of Safeguarding at Holy Cross is to promote the welfare and champion the well-being of vulnerable groups: children, and adults with care and support needs. 

We are supported in our work by the Diocese of London Safeguarding Team. 

Each year the PCC reviews and adopts the Policy for Safeguarding in the Diocese of London and has complied with the duty under section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016, in relation to having due regard to House of Bishops’ guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. 

As part of this annual review, the PCC receives the Holy Cross Safeguarding Audit and Action Plan. There is a Safeguarding update at every PCC meeting. 

We have a safeguarding page on our church website, with useful information and telephone helpline. We are also planning to have Safeguarding training for the PCC during the year ahead to help build up our understanding of Safeguarding within the life of the church. 

A key way of protecting children and adults from harm is to ensure the careful recruitment of those working with them. As such, we have implemented a Safer 

Recruitment Policy which includes administering DBS checks for those taking on new roles within the church and for those whose checks are due for renewal. 

The Parish Safeguarding Policy statement is on display in both churches, the Parish room and the Parish website, along with useful telephone numbers and information about how to respond to Safeguarding concerns. 

The PCC has delegated to the Diocese the task of reporting serious incidents to the Charity Commission. 

Risk Management Statement. The PCC has a comprehensive insurance policy as part of its risk management profile. All identifiable risks are assessed and procedures to manage those risks put in place. The church takes the health and safety of all users of the churches seriously and complies with relevant legislation 

and current recommended 

practices applicable to both people and buildings. Risk assessments are made for regular and special events in the church buildings, and hirers of the church or parish room are required to be take notice of their responsibilities to ensure their activities are safe. 

_Graham Miller and Gill Whittingham (Church Safeguarding Officer)_ 

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## **WARDENS’ REPORT** 

## **PCC Training & Development** 

The work of the wardens often seems to focus on building related issues but there is a lot more to what we do.  The PCC meets monthly and in the last year we have developed a training programme for PCC members featuring roles and responsibilities in the areas of finance, buildings, safeguarding and annual meetings. The aim of these training sessions is to equip members with the skills and confidence to be able to take on the many administrative tasks required of us.  We will continue with the training and try to build strong teams within the PCC. 

## **Jacqueline Shalloe** 

In the summer The Revd Jacqueline Shalloe left us to move to her own parish, The Ascension, North Wembley after serving as curate with us for three years.  We would like to thank Jacque for the work that she did during her time with us, especially during lockdown and wish her continued success in the future. 

## **Lettings** 

Lettings continue much the same as in 2020 with the return of the Rainbows and the Band but not the Brownies or Guides.  A local firm, Plant Designs, rented the Church for 6 days in November to recruit and train staff to decorate Christmas trees for London based clients.  It really was a wonderful sight to see the church filled with so many beautifully decorated Christmas trees.  Plant Designs also very generously donated several Christmas trees to the Church. 

## **Track and Trace** 

The track and trace requirements of the pandemic changed the way we welcomed people at each service, recording the names of everyone attending our services.  This made us realise that while we see each other at church regularly we didn’t always know people by name!  This is no longer the case 

and we hope that it continues into the future.  After the difficulties of the last 2 years these small things make a very big difference. 

## **Buildings** 

As a parish we are blessed to have two very beautiful churches, each being a very unique space.  If you were asked which is your favourite which one would you chose?  Two churches also present more than double the challenges when it comes to maintaining two listed buildings.  As a team we try to meet these challenges and once again we have to give  thanks to Andrew Vigor and Nev Carney who, despite lockdown, have continued to carry out routine checks and work their way through the items identified in the Quinquennial Inspection, as well as dealing with unexpected events like broken windows. As most of you will know Nev and Gill Carney moved away from Greenford towards the end of 2021 and Andrew has been soldiering on with help from others from time to time. This is the type of work ‘where many hands really do make light work’ so if you have a few hours to spare from time to time to help with this very important work please step forward, don’t be shy.  Once again, a huge thank you to Andrew and Nev for all that they have done. 

## **Unseen Heros – Thank you!** 

There are many ‘teams’ working within the church that you can see – Servers, Choir, Welcomers, Readers and Intercessors but there is an army of unseen people who have for many years just got on with what they do so that we can worship as we do.   We already know about Nev and Gill Carney who stood down after nearly thirty years of organising the parish breakfast before moving away.  We all enjoy the beautiful floral arrangements created by Rosemary Abernethy and her team.  Others include Malcolm who liaises with Ealing Council to keep the churchyard neat and tidy; Jill Marsh and Peter Hounsell who keep Facebook 

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and the website updated; Annabell keeps the silver polished and linen crisp and white; those that bake cakes! It’s possible that we have missed someone and we apologise for that as its not intentional, just old age.  We give thanks to all of you for all that you do or have done.  Your contribution to our church life is very much appreciated. 

_The baton is now being passed on as we look to the future seeking new unseen heroes. Who is going to take this baton?  We look forward to working with you._ 

Finally, there is one person for whom we give must thanks for his outstanding contribution to Holy Cross.  For the last two years you 

## **PCC REPORT** 

During 2021, there were eight full meetings of the PCC, in person or via Zoom. Our December meeting was held at the Greenford Community Centre. 

Following the Annual Meeting in May Sarah Newman, Rebecca Mitchell and Matthew Collins came onto the PCC. 

One focus this year has been on growing as a team and capacity building through PCC training led by Marilyn Scantlebury on PCC Roles and Responsibilities: Safeguarding, Finances, Charity Law and care of our buildings. 

In July we had a thank you BBQ at which we were able to make presentations to our outgoing PCC Secretary Andrea Hitchins and Church Administrator Jill Marsh who does so much throughout the week to support the work of the PCC. 

A second focus has been reflecting together. We had a book report on Bishop David Walker’s Book on mission Gods Belongers, based on his research into the different ways people belong to the church. We received a presentation on EcoChurch: Care for God’s Creation. 

have seen Marilyn and Frank moving around the church on a Sunday morning ensuring that everything is running smoothly but Frank is now stepping down due to pressure of his work.  Frank has been on the PCC for many years and could always be seen organising fundraising events, moving furniture and generally getting on with everything, always with a cheery greeting and a smile for everyone.  Frank, I know I will miss you both your physical and spiritual presence.  Thank you and good luck in all that you do in the future.  I hope we will still see you from time to time. 

_Marilyn Scantlebury and Frank Pascal Churchwardens_ 

Members of the PCC have prepared reflections based on Paul Bradshaw’s booklet Transforming Worship: Worship Changes Lives. We have explored Forgiveness, the Eucharist, Engaging with Scripture and the role of music and singing together as expressive of worship, and, from this, our aspiration to build up the whole congregation as enthusiastic and confident singers. 

During the year we made decisions to stop the 60 Club – and offer our thanks to all who supported and administered this fund-raising activity over the years – and for items bought, most recently our outdoor speaker. Also, not to permit physical memorial tablets and plaques in either church but to encourage gifts in memory. 

We thank for their commitment and many contributions to the life of the church and work of the PCC all those who have come off the PCC during the year or who plan to at the Annual Meeting: Avi Raykova, Jacqueline Shalloe, Niel van Eeden, Christian Saguyan, Rachael Bernadine and Frank Pascal. 

_Graham Miller (Chair) and Rebecca Mitchell (Secretary)_ 

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## **HOLY CROSS UNDER 5’s PRESCHOOL** 

We have continued to work throughout the covid-19 pandemic, working with church to enable the smooth and safe running of the pre-school. 

Although teaching had changed, we still found different ways around the rules enabling parents to be part of their children’s learning even though it was remote, with up-to-date information, photos being shared and home link learning. Since coming back in March 2021 we have had some amazing times with the children making up for all the lost learning. We have had some great topics which have added to the rich learning for our children. 

In the autumn term we looked at the autumn season, the changing colour of our leaves and had a lovely nature walk in the church yard to see the changes first hand, looking at nature and being thankful for our environment. We were able to have a Christmas party for the children and celebrate together. 

Coming back after the Christmas break, we voyaged to the artic, celebrated Chinese New Year. We are now concentrating on healthy eating and making good food choices, the children love the book Handa’s Surprise and looking forward to even more normality in our teaching for the future. 

I would like to thank all the parents and the church for all of your help and support during the last year. 

Thank you to all the staff for their continued dedication to the teaching of the children and to the care and thoughtfulness they put in to make the environment exciting for our children to grow and learn. 

## _Amanda Fitzmaurice, Pre-school Manager_ 

Registered Charity Number 1030762 Ofsted Registered 118177 

## **THE EDWARD BETHAM CofE PRIMARY SCHOOL GOVERNORS** 

The School governing board has a total of 16 places. Currently there are 15 positions filled, nine of these are foundation based, including five members from the congregation. Two more 

members have recently been involved with Sunday and nativity mass and expressed interest in making Holy Cross their regular Church. 

In autumn 2021 there was a parent governor vacancy, and an election was held in December. There were two highly skilled candidates, one became a parent governor the other local authority governor. As a Governing Board we felt very blessed to have two skilled candidates wanting to join our team. Especially after two challenging years and two members leaving at the end of their term of office. 

After two years of uncertainty, this academic year has been almost “normal”. School has remained open to all our pupils, which means children have not lost out time with their teachers and peers. Collective worship and hymn singing has taken place, school masses with a year group leading worship, school trips, visitors have been able to come into school. I feel very privileged to be a school governor; in November I was invited to attend a school trip with year 6 to RAF Hendon; and more recently the school governors were invited to meet Bukayo Saka, and what a day that was! 

The Governing Board has been preparing for a SIAMS inspection (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools). I am so impressed and thankful to be working with such a dedicated team. Many of us work full time yet have given a morning a week to make sure that our school Christian ethos is in practice. Our pupils are experiencing learning and a spiritual journey, which will equip them to face life outside school. 

_Silva Hilburn_ 

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## **GREENFORD PAROCHIAL CHARITIES** 

The Greenford Parochial Charities comprise the Charities of William Marnham the Elder, William Marnham the Younger and George Smith; and, the Great Greenford Fuel Allotment or Land Charity. These charitable gifts were made between 1649 and 1856 and were combined into the Greenford Parochial Charities in 1919. 

Six trustees manage the Charity: the rector and the two churchwardens are ex officio; the remaining three are elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting for a term of four years. The elected trustees during 2021 were Sarah Reilly, Gill Whittingham and Anjali Maldonado-Ontiveros. Peter Hounsell acts as clerk/treasurer to the Charity. 

The trustees usually meet once or twice a year and their main activity is to review the financial position and to agree the disbursement of the charity’s income as gifts at Christmas. 

The trust’s income in 2021 was about £1,200. From this donations are made to organisations which are working to meet a variety of needs in the Greenford area. 

In 2021 donations were made to: 

- The Salvation Army (working particularly with older people), 

- Age UK, Ealing (working with older people through its Greenford centre), 

- Homestart Ealing (support for families) 

- St Mungo’s (homelessness). 

_Peter Hounsell_ 

## **BETHAM TRUST** 

The Betham Charity exists to manage the financial endowment that Edward Betham made when he founded the school in 1780. This money is invested and only the income can be spent by the Trustees. It is used to fund particular projects and improvements in the school. 

There are eight trustees: the Rector (ex-officio) and seven others elected for a term of 4 years at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting. Trustees during 2021 were Sarah Reilly, Peter Hounsell, Kerry Arnold, Andrew Vigor, Jacky Mitchell, Yvonne Fletcher and Emily Marsh. Kerry Arnold resigned as a Trustee in July as she and her family were moving from the area. 

The trustees usually hold meetings in each of the three school terms, but there continued to be disruptions because of Covid restrictions during 2021. 

The Headteacher attends trustee meetings, reports on the work of the school and makes suggestions for projects that the Trustees might support. 

The income that the Trust receives has been modest in recent years, about £3,000 per annum.  During 2020 the school asked for support to help fund the purchase of laptops for pupils who needed them for online learning from home during the pandemic. The payment for these was made in 2021. 

A much smaller amount of money was provided for Real Advent Calendars in each classroom. 


_Peter Hounsell_ 

**16** Holy Cross Church, Greenford 



## **9th GREENFORD (HOLY CROSS) SCOUT GROUP** 

It’s been a strange year for us and we are slowly getting back to normal Scouting life.  From September 2020 to April 2021, all three Sections were meeting via Zoom. Once a week we would all log on to the Beavers, Cubs or Scouts Zoom accounts and undertake quizzes, origami, microwave cooking and science experiments.  Anything which could be shared on Zoom and could easily be done in one room of a house. 

From mid April 2021 we went back to Faceto-Face Scouting, albeit with lots of Covid restrictions and risk assessments in place. Most of the meetings were outside with us getting back to some outside adventurous activities. 

At each step (red = no meetings, amber = heavily restricted meetings, yellow = slightly restricted meetings, then green = no restrictions) the Leaders had to dig into their ideas and come up with programmes to excite the young people and meeting the Scouting risk assessments requirements.  A tough ask, but they managed it. 

As a Group, we also managed to take part in the Remembrance Day Parade in November. 

Below is a list of the events, competitions and activities that the sections have undertaken in the past year. 

## **Beavers** 

Since being back in the hut we have been busy gaining Skills, Teamwork and World Challenge Badges.  We’ve been exploring global issues and more recently, we did the Disability, and Cook badges.  We’ve visited Southall Activity Centre for archery, air riffles and bouldering plus games.  We are now doing our Faith badge and visited the Old Church and explored all its main features with Fr Graham.  We will be back to do some art/brass rubbings in the church in the summer 

## **Cubs** 

We undertook an overnight camp at The Brambles Outdoor Centre for the older Cubs in Half Term.  We’ve held Activity sessions at Southall Activity Centre – archery, kayaks, air rifles.  We’ve hiked to Horsenden Hill and ridden our bikes to the Bunny Park (Brent Lodge Park). 

## **Scouts** 

We took part in the District Fire Lighting and Evil Brew Competitions.  We had 2 evenings at Paccar Outdoor Activity Centre undertaking high ropes, zips, archery and night line.  For Bonfire night, we made individual Guys and burned them on a Bonfire (along with marshmallows - yummy).  We had a Movie night for Christmas.  Some of us have gained the Local Knowledge badge.  We’re also working on our You Shaped badges. 

_Sarra Taylor-Brown_ 


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## **3rd GREENFORD (HOLY CROSS) RAINBOWS** 

Rainbows is a Girlguiding group for girls aged 5 to 7 years old. We run a programme of learning, through games and activities. We run on Monday Evenings, Term time only from 6 pm – 7 pm. 

Following a Covid Year, we are getting back on track running face to face meetings since September 2021. I was very grateful to all the families who stayed with us and we have now increased our numbers from 12 to 16 girls. 

We are undertaking and completing badge work and enjoying being together again. We have been able to use the outside area with the Parish Room, which has helped a great deal. 

Over the year our numbers have increased as we have had a lot of girls on our waiting list who turn 7-year-old this year. We would like more younger girls to join the waiting 

list. Now, we have enrolled 6 Rainbows and 1 new girl who have joined just in the last couple of weeks. We have 9 girls on the waiting list of these 3 are hitting 7 this year. 2 are 6 already and have 4 who are turning 5 this year too. We will try our best to get them in. 

I would like to say a very big thank you to my helpers Sarah, Marie, and Anita who support the programme, girls and myself. I would also like to introduce a new helper, Anita who started this year. I appreciate all they do. We also have a high school student who wished to gain experience working with children, Fiona. 

Thank you to all the families that have supported and stayed with us over these couple of years. 

_Alexandra Marconi Rainbow Leader_ 

**18** Holy Cross Church, Greenford 



## Reflections 

## **BLACK HISTORY MONTH INTERVIEW REFLECTIONS** 

_As part of our celebration of Black History Month Carol Jumpp-Graham interviewed Engi Seifu during the 9.30am mass about Christianity in Ethiopia, its significance as an ancient expression of African Christianity and its importance for Jamaica._ 

As members of the Church it is important that each year someone shares their story with the congregation to create an awareness of the rich culture that is embedded at Holy Cross Church. 

Having managed to persuade Engi to tell her story. I did an interview with her at Church we looked at her growing up in Ethiopia, Christianity in Ethiopia in comparison to Britain, Emperor Haile Selassie and the New Ethiopia. We looked at the Emperor Haile Selassie and how Ethiopia managed not to be colonised. 

Also, what made Emperor Haile  Selassie seek asylum in Britain and his legacy of his house in Bath open up to people to visit and the first Rastafarian wedding held in 2021. The connection of Ethiopia and Jamaica. The New Ethiopia what is happening now and the future. 

This interview was very informative and gave the Congregation insight into members from diverse group and how we blend into the Church Community. 

We hope that for each Black History we will have different persons of different ethic group come forward to present. 

_Carol Jumpp-Graham_ 

I remember when Carol had first suggested to me to take part in the talk for the black history month, my first reaction was it would have been great only if I had the courage to do it. I was very open with her it was totally out of my comfort zone. Then Fr Graham and Carol had suggested if I could do an interview then a light bulb went in my head and replied yes. 

Looking back at it now I am very grateful for that sort of encouragement I had received from both of them and indeed we are one body in Christ. 

In the interview I talked about where I was born, my settlement to the UK and the cultural differences I had encountered. Location of Ethiopia, its various names for the country and its connection to the bible. How Judaism was the foundation to Christianity in Ethiopia. The historical churches in Ethiopia and its tradition, the connection of Monarchy and Christianity, the biggest Victory of ADWA (Ethiopian and Italian). 

We talked about the great relationship of the Ethiopian Monarchy (Emperor Haile Selassie) and The UK Monarchy, where Emperor Haile Selassie was allowed to stay in the UK and train his army to fight back the second invasion of the Italians during the Second World War. During his return to Ethiopia how he had donated the big mansion house he had purchased to the city council of Bath. It is now open to the public as museum and part of it is a residential homes. Carol shared the current news that the first Jamaican wedding was held in the same place. We talked about the connection of Rastafarian and Emperor Haile Selassie, how he is perceived as God to the Rastafarian. Emperor Haile Selassie contribution to form the African union and Ethiopia’s freedom from colonisation plays a big role for the love of Ethiopia by all African countries and Ethiopia is seen as a motherland. 

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The interview had opened an opportunity for members of congregation to talk about their first experience of the taste of the Ethiopian coffee, food. Some were happy to share with me their past Rastafarian life style, some revealed their interest to visit Ethiopia and Ethiopian church. Others were so encouraged to find out more about Ethiopia. Many had thought the traditional dress was lovely and the interview setting was also great and compared it to the TV show. 

The icing on the cake for me was the privilege of hearing a beautiful Ethiopian traditional worshipping song during the communion, I was filled with so much joy and love, gratitude, and shared tears of joy and later I had discovered few who had witnessed my tears of joy shared their own tears of joy too. It was a moment of rejoicing with those who were rejoicing. It was one of the wonderful experience I have had at the Holy Cross Church. We even had a lovely Parish Breakfast that was provided by Michelle Sam-Kubam. The Spirit of our Lord was moving everyone and felt we were all one in the love of our Lord Christ. All worked together for the glory of our God. 

## _Engi Seifu_ 


## **BAPTISM REFLECTION** 

We had a lovely Baptism service in the Old Church with our friends and family participating within the service, doing readings. Fr. Graham gave great sermon based on the names of the godparents, who were chosen to guide her through faith; standing by the baptismal font; watching water pour over Calani’s head, cleansing her and filling her with the life of the Holy Trinity at the start of her journey and welcoming her to parish community. Most special part of the day was having very close friends and family come together to celebrate and support us dedicating our baby to living life as a Christian. A beautiful day to treasure for life. 

## _Cherelle_ 



**20** Holy Cross Church, Greenford 



## **CONFIRMATION REFLECTIONS** 

Confirmation classes were held during the summer 2021. There were two classes: one for those in Year 5 and for the children who had started their journey before lockdown in February 2020. 

We all explored: 

Different pictures of God, and how we relate to God in different ways. God as silence, joy, darkness, our gifts we have, our interests and individuality - and God’s interest in us. 

We looked at stories about Bread and Wine in the Bible and the significance of the bread and wine when taking communion at church. We made our own bread with great success. However, when tasting the wine, the children had some interesting expressions. 

The children looked at the Lord’s Prayer as the summary of the Christian life and made prayer beads. The older children painted a large tree which we hung on the day of the confirmation ‘a Tree of Life’; the younger group made pom-poms to represent the grapes which make the wine. The old altar looked amazing with the children’s work. 


We finished our studies with The Life of Jesus and the Easter Story. The children shared their favourite Bible stories together and then all shared these stories at the Confirmation for us all to enjoy. 

_Mandy Fitzmaurice and Sarah Newman_ 


Confirmation was the expected, next natural step for Harris, and he was excited to be undertaking this journey, although he was not greatly enamoured by the idea of ‘summer’ school! 

Before the first confirmation class Harris was a little anxious, nervous that they would be too hard, too long or that he wouldn’t know anything, however once the classes began Harris soon realised these classes would be a whole lot different to his classes in school. 

Confirmation classes turned out to be really interesting, fun and practical; there were discussions, debate, and fun craft activities from candle decorating to prayer bead making. 

As well as gaining further religious knowledge and gathering greater understanding, Harris learnt some great new skills. The classes also proved to be a fabulous opportunity for us to spend some quality time together, mixed with laughter and jokes, an often rare but wonderful thing! 

The day of the confirmation was simply wonderful, the young people undertaking their confirmation were exceptional, they spoke confidently and participated purposefully and proudly in the service. They took the next step to happily becoming firm members of their church family, more surrounded by love and the safety of their community. A pleasure to behold! 

_Jane Brackley_ 

I enjoyed my Confirmation classes over the summer. I learnt the significance of bread in the Bible and made my own flat bread. I was very excited on my Confirmation Day as I had the honour of receiving Holy Communion in front of my family. My cousin was my sponsor for my exciting journey and presented me to the Bishop. With that I was welcomed into the Family of God, which is where I am today. _Oliver_ 

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## **CARE FOR CREATION REFLECTION** 

My passion for care of our Oceans. The reason why I wanted to include and talk about the Oceans in our special Harvest Festival at church was because I learnt a lot about the oceans in school and I felt very sorry for the poor sea animals who are dying because of us not throwing our rubbish in a bin. The plastic that people put into the Ocean is turning into micro plastics, which the sea animals are eating then dying. I wanted to get the word across to as many people as possible making everyone aware what is happening to our Sea animals in the ocean telling my story about how sad I am that they are dying because of us. 

## _Katrice_ 

## **WEDDING REFLECTIONS** 

When my husband and I got engaged in December 2017, we knew we wanted a low- key ceremony and celebration with our family and friends at the very heart of it.  We had no idea at the time what our plans were – or that we would be facing an international pandemic in the year we were planning to tie the knot but we had always admired the Holy Cross old church as a beautiful historic building in our local community. 

Our daughter started at Edward Betham Primary School in September 2019 and I became a school governor shortly after.  I was very encouraged to see first-hand the church be such a pillar of our school and area 


in which we live that when the time came for us to choose where to host our ceremony we were compelled to contact Fr Graham.  It felt a little unusual for me, as we ordinarily would celebrate religious services at another church where I was raised – but the sense of community for us was so strong at Holy Cross that from the very first meeting my husband and I had with Fr Graham, we knew we had made the right decision. 

Our guests were blown away by the sincerity of the ceremony, the beauty of the church and grounds and how welcomed all were made to feel.  We added a few of our own personal touches to make the ceremony feel like our own and it was all we imagined it to be – and so much more.  Thank you Fr Graham, and Holy Cross Church for welcoming us with open arms to ‘an absolute hidden gem in Greenford. 

## _Lianne_ 

We want to say thank you for giving us such a fantastic Wedding service back in August. Lots of our family and friends commented on what a lovely service it was. It truly was the most special day for us and has set us up in a very happy and balanced marriage so far.’ 

## _Chloe_ 

**22** Holy Cross Church, Greenford 



## **BEREAVEMENT SERVICE REFLECTION** 

_Each November we have two services to remember those who have died and to pray for and support their families: our All Souls’ Mass and our Sunday afternoon Bereavement Service and Tea, for which Mary Finucane wrote the following poem. During 2020 and 2021 many families were not able to visit their dying relatives or attend their funerals._ 

I call my mother. I know it is a privilege I have that others do not. 

I speak of her in the present tense. 

I think of her in the past tense but it does not bring me pain. 

I plan for her in the future tense. I feel lucky. I can say, “she will, we will, she can, we shall” So many cannot. 

I call her often. I think of her oftener. I know I am blessed. 

I know so many others who now go without. They walk in the shadow of their maternal memories. 

This season brings remembrance. 

I think of all my others so strongly. 

Sitting still. Candles flickering in the half light. I reflect. 

Her voice. Her heart. Her embrace. 

For now I have it all. I am rich beyond measure. 

Oh if only I could share my treasure with all my others. 

I am with. They are without. 

Nothing I do will ever change it. No matter how much I wish for it. 

This season brings short days and long darkness. 

I pray in earnest. For peace. For light. For soft thoughts. For courage and deep comfort. 

_Mary Finucane_ 


## **NATIVITY REFLECTIONS** 

When I was asked to help arrange the Christmas Eve Nativity at the Holy Cross Church for the recent Christmas season, I was a little nervous but also very excited. For many parents of infant age children, the COVID pandemic has taken away many traditions and ‘shared moments’ with their children – particularly those that have been in a community setting. 

In the week leading up to Christmas 2021, it was a very uncertain and unsettling time, many were in fear of catching the new Omicron variant of COVID as well as being in fear of government enforced restrictions being imposed that would mean another Christmas with loved ones would be lost. 

I was very pleased to see that although some were sick and unable to attend, many parents volunteered to pull together to enjoy a nativity with the church community – to create wonderful memories and reignite traditions.  We chose an alternative Christmas story (Jesus’ Christmas Party by Nicholas Allan) and it was truly wonderful. 

One parishioner said ‘the angels descending on the altar was like a light shining on us all’ and a parent whose children were involved in the nativity itself said ‘it was one of my favourite memories of this Christmas, the children sang so sweetly’.  There were moments of laughter and joy, of a community enjoying singing hymns together, and moments of quiet reflections by candlelight – all in all it was a memory treasured by all. 

I am very grateful to the Holy Cross Church for the opportunity to share the blessings and joys of the Christmas season, celebrating the coming of Jesus and his birth with loved ones, family and friends. 

_Lianne Reilly_ 

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## **THE POSADA’S POSTPONED JOURNEY** 

The Posada is the traveling nativity figure of Joseph, 

Mary and the animals. We love having it, and we love moving it around the Parish during Advent. It is an excellent way for parishioners to interact with each other outside of mass. 

In 2020 when the world stopped, so did the Posada. It stayed hidden away in the Old Church, waiting to be taken out of the cupboard. So, when it was back on radar in 2021, many of us looked forward to having it bless our homes. The Posada passport tells us how far it has travelled and how blessed people feel when they receive it. Here are extracts from the Posada passport, which demonstrated how it spreads faith and love among us. 

## **21/12 Beechwood Avenue** 

It was such a blessing welcoming the Posada into our home. During this pandemic the best thing to do is to pray. The boys and I prayed for those who have lost loved ones and those who are going through hard times. 

## **22/12 Bennetts Avenue** 

It was lovely to welcome the Posada into our home. We lit the candle and said a prayer for all those people who suffer for different reasons throughout this year. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas. 

_Silva Hilburn_ 

## **29/11 Wadham Gardens** 

We lit the candle and said the prayers. After I said the prayer, I thought about all the wonderful things Jesus did for us. It’s important to remember all this at Christmas. 

## **02/12 Ormsby Gardens** 

Today we welcomed the Posada to our house. We lit the candle and built a shelter for them to stay overnight before they continue their journey 

## **07/12 Scouts Hut Holy Cross Church** 

We enjoyed having the Posada at Beaver Scouts. We prayed for the coming year. 

## **09/12 Farndale Crescent** 

We feel very privileged to welcome Mary and Joseph into our house for the night. We lit the candle and enjoyed praying as a family, especially for people in need at this time. 


**24** Holy Cross Church, Greenford 




## **EALING FOOD BANK** 

To sum up a year like 2021 has been difficult to say the least. Our church made a lot of effort to have drop-in donations from the congregation over what was a time of heavy disruption caused by the pandemic. 

Having church services regularly and back to some normalcy culminated in a fantastic Harvest Festival service in October where we managed to gather a large 73kg donation for our community. This was the clear highlight for last year and also another fantastic example of the role of our church in the wider community by assisting Ealing Foodbank. Our Foodbank collection is gathering pace in 2022 and we look forward to exceeding the donation volume from last year! 

## _David Chung_ 

## **SERVERS’ REPORT** 

In January and February 2020 the Servers’ Rota showed that there were 31 adults and children actively serving. 

Of course, then the pandemic hit, the church closed for many months in 2020 and 2021 and when we finally opened again there were 11 adults and children actively serving. Several of our servers grew up, started work, are studying for GCSEs and A levels and some have moved away.  However we have had four young servers join us who have had some training and are really engaged in what they are doing making 15 in total.  We could do with a few more adults coming forward to serve and we are always looking for more young people.  New servers always have some training before taking part for the first time in a service and there will always be experienced servers on the rota with them. 

My thanks go to the 11 servers who returned after the lockdowns and are always willing to stand in for someone if there is a problem. My thanks also go to Jacky and Rebecca Mitchell who give me an enormous amount of help at every service.  I do greatly appreciate the commitment of all the servers on the rota. 

## _Annabel Radville_ 

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## **FLOWER REPORT** 

The restrictions and uncertainties imposed by the Coronavirus pandemic have made any forward planning, including any attempt at a rota and most of the usual activity carried out by the flower arranging team, quite impractical. However major festivals were marked as follows – 

- Three wooden crosses forming an Easter Garden between the old and new churches 

- An arrangement in suitable colours with dove silhouettes at Pentecost displayed in the old church for the 8am and outside for the 

   - 9.30 Service 

- An arrangement in suitable colours for Holy Cross Tide, displayed similarly 

- A pedestal of white silk lilies for All Saints and All Souls 

- An arrangement of poppies for Remembrance Sunday 

- The large Advent ring in the new church and a smaller version in the old church – both decorated later for Christmas 

- Christmas Cribs, trees in both churches and wreaths in the new church 

Sadly, the pandemic appears also to have halted Holy Cross’s long history of having an exceptionally strong flower arranging team. In the autumn, when services moved back indoors, requests for volunteers to 

make an occasional arrangement met with nil response and all activity continued to rely on Frances Hounsell and myself (ably assisted by our husbands when needed) plus Cynthia Brown who made a beautiful poppy arrangement as in former years. Consequently, it was not possible to draw up a rota for 2022. 

For over 30 years (during which I have acted as ‘flower organiser’) the costs of flowers and other associated decorations have been met without any claim on general church funds. All expenses have been met through the generosity of a strong team of arrangers, various donations, and occasional retiring collections. In fact, flower festivals have contributed several hundreds of pounds to church funds. 

Unfortunately though, a further consequence of pandemic disruption has been the depletion of the ‘flower fund’, making it necessary to close it. 

This, plus the loss of the team, mean decisions and a forward plan are needed. Does Holy Cross wish to continue with the established or a similar pattern? Or is this an opportunity to introduce completely new ideas? And perhaps most importantly, how should any such activity be organised and funded? 

_Rosemary Abernethy_ 


**26** Holy Cross Church, Greenford 



## Messages 

## **A MESSAGE FROM GILL AND NEV CARNEY** 

We moved to Ringwood in Hampshire at the end of October after living in Greenford for 41 years so we have been busy settling in to our new home and surroundings for four months now.  There was a lot to do at first with regard to dealing with utility companies, changing addresses and shopping for curtains and furniture for our new home but we have been taking one day a week to get to know the local area with visits to the coast and walking in the New Forest (pub lunches included).  We have joined a weekly quiz team and attended two local firework events. We enjoyed a Christmas concert in a local church as well as visiting the Bournemouth Christmas lights and the switching on of the Ringwood Christmas lights. 

Our new church is St. Peter and St. Paul, Ringwood and we have been worshipping there since November.  We particularly enjoyed Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve and our thoughts were with our friends at Holy Cross who would have been celebrating at the same time.  The congregation here is still quite depleted due to Covid 19 and a couple of planned social events have had to be cancelled recently but we are looking forward to making new friends among the congregation when things start to pick up again. 

Best wishes to all at Holy Cross, 


## **A MESSAGE FROM THE REVD JACQUELINE SHALLOE** 

It has been a while! I hope everyone has been keeping well. I have kept you all in my prayers and often reflect on my time at Holy Cross and the part it has played in my journey. 

It was lovely to receive the warm words and farewell gifts from you. Thank you for your generous financial gift which l have used to buy a fantastic set of theological books and a professional office desk. 

The stole you had made for me is beyond compare! it is exquisite and so beautiful. It reminds me of what I learned at St. Paul’s Cathedral, where priests put a special focus on what they wear as it is to reflect the glory of our God. My stole is an example of this. It is like a tapestry, with such intricate design; l love it very much and thank you again for the love and generous gifts that l will treasure. Thank you to Fr Graham for all his guiding and friendship. 

I have settled into The Church of Ascension, which is quite different to Holy Cross. It is a relatively young church building in comparison, built in the 50s by the local people. There are congregation members who have been there from the start when it was built and a rich legacy for their families. When I came I had a lot of work to do as they had stopped running activities while waiting for the priest arrive. So as I brought it back to running as usual all my lessons from my training incumbent Fr Graham came in handy and helped me lead with confidence and introduce new things to the church. I am hoping to open a Dementia Cafe soon which will be exciting. 

_Gill and Nev Carney_ 


Please I ask that you keep me in your prayers at this time, to bring renewal of God’s Spirit to his church. And may God who changes not keep you strong in faith continue in love to pray and spread the Good News of Jesus Christ. 

With love 

The Revd Jacqueline Shalloe Vicar of The Ascension Wembley Curate at Holy Cross 2019-2021 

_Jacqueline has invited us to celebrate Ascension Day with her and her new congregation._ 

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## **A MESSAGE FROM CHRISTIAN AND JANINA** 

_Christian and Janina write from Cuddeston Theological College near Oxford where Christian is training for ordination. He has been sponsored for ordination training by Holy Cross._ 

Christian and I both enjoyed and loved the fast-paced life; the convenience and the independence of living in London, but in September last year, with much excitement and anxiety we relocated to Cuddesdon; a rural village in the South of Oxfordshire. The pandemic and the lockdowns did not give us the chance to visit Cuddesdon in person before making the decision of moving our life here for 2 years. We both did not have any set expectations but knew that our way of life will be changing. 

In just over 5 months, living in 

Cuddesdon has gifted to us the experience of pausing and learning the art of slow living. Instead of waking up and being greeted everyday by the London traffic, we now wake up early and adore the sunrise as we drive to the train station for me to get to work. Instead of rushing from point A to point B, we are now more mindful to pause, to slow down and appreciate the nature and our surroundings especially during our weekend walks. The knowing of different species of trees, the choir of birdsongs, the rolling hills, the rain, the way the sun blushes in varied shade of pink, orange and lilac, the snowdrops along the footpath and the soft caressing of the air have slowly taught us the importance of paying attention and to adopt and thrive in the present moment – a real shift in perspective. 

At College, we have a tight-knit community where everyone knows everyone. This is contrary to the city, where we were taught to keep to ourselves and minding our own business is the norm. We really appreciate and value the support of our community – a community who cares; if we ran out of onions or eggs, we can ask our neighbour or post it on our Facebook group or if one needed help with babysitting and then there is also the exchange of food like homemade marmalades and cakes. Christian has also been enjoying his lectures, practical training and church placements. Slow living in a rural village changed both of our mind 

sets where now the currency is time. Faster isn’t always better. Slowing down allows us to connect with ourselves and nurture relationships, to live with intention and create space for our passions and inspirations, to pause and to rejuvenate and more so, to savour life by being present in 

the now. 

## **Time** 

Tick...tock, tick...tock, tick... tomorrow approaches too fast, today’s sweet gift never last. Tick...tock, tick...tock, “Enjoy while you’re here”, on my mind for another year. Tick...tock, tick... Take things slowly, walk more soflty, time keeps talking, silence patiently waiting. Tick...tock, After this is written, Now will never be again. Tick... 

_Christian Saguyan and Janina Maliari_ 

**28** Holy Cross Church, Greenford 



## Accounts for the Year ended 

31st December 2021 

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**Parochial Church Council of the Parish of Greenford Magna** 


**30** Holy Cross Church, Greenford 




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16,967 80,336 (89,367) (9,032) 7,936<br>£<br>Total Funds 2020<br>7,936 94,580 (2,047) 5,889<br>£ (96,627)<br>2021<br>Total Funds<br>-<br>(7,442) (7,442) (7,442)<br>£<br>Capital Funds<br>£ 7,936 94,580 (89,185) 5,395 13,331<br>Funds<br>Operating<br>Financial Report of the the Parochial Church Council (PCC) of the Parish of Greenford Magna Financial Highlights for the Year Ended 31 December 2021 During the year ended 31 December 2021 Bank Balance as at 1 January 2021 Operating Receipts-Graph A-Holy Cross PCC-Total Receipts 2021 Operating Payments-Graph B-Holy Cross PCC-Total Payments 2021 Surplus/(Deficit) of Receipts over Payments during 2021 Bank Balance as at 31 December 2021 Common Fund (Diocesan parish contributions)  The work of the church is financed through parishes. The vehicle used to collect the money is the Common Fund towards which every parish makes a contribution, and  which is managed by the London Diocese. The Common Fund is used to manage current and future clergy related costs of Stipends, training and support. It is also used  to help parishes which may need financial support. The Common Fund is referred to as the Diocese parish contributions in the accounts, and accounts for 65% of total  payments during the year (Graph B-Holy Cross PCC-Total Payments 2021). The Church of England receives no money from the state for mission or ministry. Generous giving by congregations enables the London Diocese to live out Capital Vision  2020; to maintain ministry and enable mission in all parts of the Diocese of London. Regular Committed Giving and Gift Aid The PCC remains committed to (1) promoting the mission of the church (2) maintaining the infrastructure of the church buildings and environment (3) ensuring the  church can operate safely and effectively.  The PCC is very grateful for all of the monetary and non monetary contributions from the Holy Cross congregation. These contributions directly allow the parish to  continue its work in the local community and as part of the London Diocese. The PCC will continue to monitor and manage the parish financial resources to ensure the  parish is self sufficient, whilst continuing to meet its obligations.  Regular committed giving is the most efficient form of financial contributions by the congregation, as this gives more certainty to the PCC receipts and is easier to  administer. The PCC would encourage all donors and committed givers to make contributions in a tax efficient method. Gift Aid is available for contributions, subject to  certain HMRC requirements. Future Developments Every five years, the PCC have a Quinquennial inspection, where church buildings and environment are inspected by an architect or chartered building surveyor  approved by the London Diocese, with the aim of identifying areas which may need maintenance or repair and recommendations for improvements . During 2018 the  latest Quinquennial inspection was undertaken, and whilst the inspecting architect did not identify any significant urgent problems, a number of improvement  recommendations were made. This  primarily included a review of Fire Precautions/prevention works in both the old and new church. The PCC has committed to this  review. The PCC has also identified and work is in progress for (1) electrical remedial works in both churches (2) updating the gas heaters and pipe work in both churches  (3) reviewing the security of the environment (4) Repair and remedial work and decoration of the freehold property managed by the PCC.<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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, 0%<br>Mission and<br>donations, -<br>funds, 550, 1%<br>receipts, 2,803, 3%<br>Collections at services, 6,661, 7% All other giving/voluntary  Activities for generating<br>, 0%<br>Gift Aid recovered, 5,055, 5%<br>Planned Giving, 26,525, 28%<br>VAT reclaim, -<br>Church activities, 16,510, 17%<br>Sale of Investments, 15,000, 16%<br>Graph A-Holy Cross PCC -Total Receipts 2021-£94,580<br>Investment Income, 21,476, 23%<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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76 128 - 649 - -<br>29,543 5,814 13,144 48,704 10,313 20,670 31,632 80,336 61,283 26,989 1,095 89,367 (9,032) 16,967 (9,032) 7,936<br>£<br>2020<br>Total Funds<br>- - 550 -<br>26,525 6,661 2,803 5,055 41,044 16,510 21,476 15,000 53,536 94,580 63,001 26,184 7,442 96,627 (2,047) 7,936 (2,047) 5,889<br>£<br>2021<br>Total Funds<br>- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -<br>7,442 7,442 (7,442) (7,442) (7,442)<br>£<br>Capital Funds<br>- - 550 - -<br>26,525 6,661 2,803 5,055 41,044 16,510 21,476 15,000 53,536 94,580 63,001 26,184 89,185 5,395 7,936 5,395 13,331<br>£<br>Operating Funds<br>- - - - - - - - - 46 - 46 46 - - - - - 46<br>Restricted Funds<br>- - 550 -<br>26,525 6,661 2,803 5,055 41,044 16,510 21,430 15,000 53,490 94,534 63,001 26,184 7,442 96,627 (2,093)<br>£<br>Funds<br>Unrestricted<br>3 4 5 8 6 15 9 10 7 19 11 12 20 13<br>Note<br>Receipts and Payments Account for the Year Ended 31st December 2021 Type Voluntary Receipts Planned Giving Collections at services All other giving/voluntary receipts Mission and donations Gift Aid recovered Other Voluntary Receipts VAT reclaim Activities for generating funds Church activities Investment Income Sale of Investments Total Receipts Payments Diocesan parish contributions Church running expenses Mission and donations Capital Projects Total Payments Surplus/(Deficit) of Receipts over Payments Bank and Cash Balance as at 1st January Excess/(Deficit) of Receipts over Payments during period Bank and Cash Balance as at 31st December  The attached notes form part of these Accounts<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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7,936 1,866 10,800 569 11,369 86,744 475,000 2,800 580,115 105,115<br>£<br>Total Funds 2020<br>-<br>5,889 1,489 8,462 8,462 83,226 475,000 5,741 566,836 91,836<br>£<br>Total Funds 2021<br>- - - - - - -<br>19,250 19,250 19,250<br>£<br>Restricted Funds Barry Fitzmaurice Barry Fitzmaurice Honorary PCC Treasurer<br>-<br>8,462 8,462 5,741<br>5,889 1,489 63,976 475,000 549,075 74,075<br>£<br>Funds<br>Unrestricted<br>14 14 15 16 17 18 19<br>Note<br>Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31 December 2021 Assets Cash Funds Bank and Cash Balances Cheques and cash unbanked at year end Other Monetary Assets Receivables 60 Club Funds Investment Assets Investment Funds Shares at Market Value Assets Retained for Church's own use Freehold Land & Buildings Liabilities Accruals and Other Creditors Accruals and Other Creditors Net Assets Free Reserves (Net Current Assets) The attached notes form part of these Accounts Approved by the Parochial Parish Council (PCC) on 7 March 2022 and signed on their behalf by; Graham Miller Rev. Graham Miller Rector and Chair PCC<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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-<br>29,543 4,208 1,606 5,814<br>£ £<br>Total Funds 2020 Total Funds 2020<br>26,525 5,054 650 958 6,661<br>£ £<br>Total Funds 2021 Total Funds 2021<br>- - - - -<br>£ £<br>Restricted Funds Restricted Funds<br>26,525 5,054 650 958 6,661<br>£ £<br>Funds Funds<br>Unrestricted  Unrestricted<br>Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31st December 2021 Basis of Accounts The Accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 and the Charities Act 2011, using the Receipts and  Payments basis. Church Furnishings Church furnishings are not separately valued in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities on the basis that their market value is uncertain. Planned Giving Standing Orders The Standing Orders of £26,525 are further analysed in Graph C and Graph D , which consider the number of committed givers and the average  committment, and the value range of committments respectively. Graph E considers the quarterly value of Standing Orders for the period 2019 to  2021. Collections at services Cash and cheque Collections Contactless Giving Giving Envelopes and Gift Aided Envelopes<br>1 2 3 4<br>Notes<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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76 76<br>-<br>13,144 2,430 18,240 20,670<br>£ £ £<br>Total Funds 2020 Total Funds 2020 Total Funds 2020<br>803<br>2,516<br>2,000 2,803 5,055 18,960 21,476<br>£ £ £<br>Total Funds 2021 Total Funds 2021 Total Funds 2021<br>46 46<br>- - -<br>2,000 2,000<br>£ £ £<br>Restricted Funds Restricted Funds Restricted Funds<br>803 - 803<br>5,055 2,470 18,960 21,430<br>£ £ £<br>Funds Funds Funds<br>Unrestricted  Unrestricted  Unrestricted<br>Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31st December 2021 All other giving/voluntary receipts Donations-Other Diocese  During the year a grant of £2,000 was received from London Diocese to be used for signage. Gift Aid recovered Gift Aid recovered Gift Aid paid during the year included amounts in  respect of prior years. Gift aid reclaimable as at 31-12-2021 of £7,194 and is expected to be paid  during 2022. Investment Income Dividends on CCLA Investment Funds Rental Income on Freehold Asset The Miriam Turner Legacy, including income the legacy generates is restricted to aumbrey lamps and garden of remembrance.<br>5 6 7<br>Notes<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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99 550 649 1,115 8,677 510 11 10,313<br>£ £<br>Total Funds 2020 Total Funds 2020<br>- 550 550<br>6,038 6,205 3,056 1,211 16,510<br>£ £<br>Total Funds 2021 Total Funds 2021<br>- - - - - - - -<br>£ £<br>Restricted Funds Restricted Funds<br>- 550 550<br>6,038 6,205 3,056 1,211 16,510<br>£ £<br>Funds<br>Unrestricted  Unrestricted<br>Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31st December 2021 Activities for generating funds Parish Breakfast Surplus Caribbean Evening (Net) Certain activities for generating funds are designated for specific purposes. Church activities Church Lettings-Ad Hoc Church Lettings-Regular Fees for funerals Fees for weddings The London Diocese issues an annual fee structure for weddings and funeral which are adhered to by the PCC. There is no fee for a Baptism.   Regular church lettings are to (1) uniformed groups, including Scouts, Cubs, Brownies, Rainbows and Guides (2) The Holy Cross Under Fives pre  school and (3) A local musical band group.  The  PCC agreed to waive certain regular letting fees where usage was effected by Covid restrictions.  Ad Hoc lettings in 2021 include amounts of £4,012.50 from Kumon Tutors.<br>9 10<br>Notes<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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564 60,719 61,283 18,863 1,067 2,547 1,458 1,062 1,992 26,989 4,026 3,824 5,647 1,023 252 4,091 18,863<br>£ £ £<br>2020 2020<br>517 62,484 63,001 18,767 1,356 2,346 1,017 468 1,730 23,954<br>£ £<br>2021 2021<br>- - - - - - - - - -<br>£ £<br>Restricted Funds Restricted Funds<br>517 62,484 63,001 18,767 1,356 2,346 1,017 468 1,730 25,684 4,056 4,772 6,013 1,196 256 2,474 18,767<br>£ £ £<br>Funds Funds<br>Unrestricted  Unrestricted<br>Parochial Church Council of the Parish of Greenford Magna<br>Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31st December 2021 Diocesan parish contributions Church Schools Levy Common Fund Common Fund is money given by congregations in every parish in the Diocese of London. It is collected from rich and poor parishes, to provide  and support clergy, and to further our work in every parish, across London. That is why our contributions are called the ‘Common Fund’; they are  made by everyone, for everyone. Church running expenses Church building running expenses Education and outreach Liturgy costs Printing and stationary Wedding/Funeral/Other Fees (Diocese of London) Miscellaneous admin costs  Church building running expenses include the ongoing costs of maintaining the church buildings including insurance, cleaning, refuse collection  and utility costs. Church building running expenses Insurance Cleaning Utilities Waste Collection Internet Other<br>11 12<br>Notes<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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159 - - 159 352 722<br>7,584 7,936 1,144 1,866<br>£ £<br>Total Cost 2020 Total Funds 2020<br>1,200 4,280 1,962 7,442 5,869 20 5,889 861 628 1,489<br>£ £<br>Total Cost 2021 Total Funds 2021<br>Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31st December 2021 Capital Projects Church Roof Repairs Electrical Remedial Works Security - Harrow Fencing Bank and Cash Balances HSBC-Number 1 Account HSBC-Number 2 Account Unbanked Cheques and cash as at year end Cheques Cash<br>13 14<br>Notes<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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300 565 499 - 569<br>10,800 (495)<br>10,500<br>£ £<br>Total Funds 2020 Total Funds 2020<br>569 - - -<br>1,268 7,194 8,462 (569)<br>£ £<br>Total Funds 2021 Total Funds 2021<br>Parochial Church Council of the Parish of Greenford Magna<br>Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31st December 2021 Receivables Reclaimable VAT-Listed Place of Worship scheme Gift Aid Gift aid reclaimable as at 31-12-2021 of £7,194 and is expected to be paid during 2022. 60 Club Funds Balance as at 1 January 2021 Funds received Payments made to Holy Cross PCC bank account Payments made Balance as at 31 December 2021 The 60 Club was a fundraising activity whereby members of the congregation can paid an annual amount of £12 into a fund from which a monthly  prize draw was made, with half of the proceeds collected being paid out in prizes, and the remainder utilised by the PCC.<br>15 16<br>Notes<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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£ 68,373 12,789 81,163 5,581 86,744 (15,000) 11,482 83,226<br>Market Value<br>4,234 4,234 4,234 (680) 3,554<br>Total Shares<br>1,834 1,834 1,834 1,834 £ 475,000<br>2020<br>The Paul<br>Unrestricted Total Funds<br>Hewish Legacy<br>77 77 77 77 £ 475,000<br>2021<br>The Miriam  Turner Legacy Restricted Total Funds<br>854 854 854 854<br>The Beth<br>Morris Legacy Unrestricted<br>1,469 1,469 1,469 (680) 789<br>Fund<br>PCC Church  Unrestricted<br>The Holy Cross  Improvements<br>Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31st December 2021 Investment Funds Shares at Market Value CBF Church of England Investment Fund-Income Shares Number of Shares as at 31st December 2018 Market movement in valuation Number of Shares as at 31st December 2019 Market movement in valuation Number of Shares as at 31st December 2020 Sold During the year Market movement in valuation Number of Shares as at 31st December 2021 Investments are held with CCLA (https://www.ccla.co.uk/about-ccla) CCLA are one of the UK's largest charity fund managers, they manage investments for charities, religious organisations and the public sector. Freehold Land & Buildings Freehold Land & Buildings The PCC manage a freehold property in Greenford. During 2017 a local estate agent informally advised the PCC of the current market valuation for the  property. The PCC consider the adjusted valuation in 2017 reasonably reflects the current market valuation.  The PCC consider the freehold property is owned by the Diocese of London, with the PCC acting as manging agents and receiving rental income.<br>17 18<br>Notes<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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600 1,000 1,200 2,800 13,227 1,107 1,801 2,000 488 627 19,250<br>£ £<br>C/Fwd<br>31-Dec-21<br>Total Funds 2020<br>- - - 136 - - - 136<br>3,995 1,746 5,741<br>£ £<br>Total Funds 2021 Market Valuation<br>- - - - - - -<br>£<br>Payments<br>46<br>- - - -<br>2,000<br>2,046<br>£<br>Receipts<br>- 488 627<br>13,227 1,107 1,620 17,069<br>£<br>B/Fwd<br>1-Jan-21<br>Parochial Church Council of the Parish of Greenford Magna<br>Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31st December 2021 Accruals and Other Creditors Diocese of London Church Fees DBR Leadwork Limited (Roof Project Builder) Other Creditors Restricted Funds Pamela Ingram Legacy-young people Messy Church Grant Miriam Turner Legacy-Investment Diocese  Mothers Union Other Restricted funds are those which the PCC must use for a specified purpose, whereas unrestricted funds can be utilised at the discretion of the PCC.  Funds can also be considered designated and non-designated, although these are both considered as unrestricted funds.  During the year a grant of £2,000 was received from London Diocese to be used for signage.<br>19 20<br>Notes<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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200 500 500 13,523 10,000 250 410<br>£<br>Total Funds 2021<br>Restricted Unrestricted Unrestricted Unrestricted Restricted Unrestricted Unrestricted Unrestricted<br>Year 2017 2017 2017 2018 2019 2021 2021<br>Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31st December 2021 Legacies Received in the period 2017-2021 Cyril Poole Bequest Other Isabella Cruickshansk Pamela Ingram legacy-restricted-youth Doreen Castle Legacy Anstics Bequest Gift in memory Gillian Forster A charitable legacy is a gift of money, property or an item left to an organisation in a will. This type of giving to charity is commonly referred to as  gifts in wills. Gifts in wills can be left to parish churches and are exempt from inheritance tax.   Each year around 4,000 people leave a gift in their will to their church, funding mission projects, maintaining beautiful church buildings and growing  faithful communities. For many people, leaving a gift in their will is a final opportunity to make a lasting gift to God.   Reserves Policy Whislt the PCC does not have a formal reserves policy as at 31-12-2021, they consider the level of financial reserves as at 31-12-2021 are  satisfactory. The PCC reviews the level of financial resources available to the church regularly during the year, when considering the current and future needs of  the church.<br>21 22<br>Notes<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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## **Parish of Greenford Magna** 

Holy Cross Church, Ferrymead Gardens, Greenford 

**March 2022**