## **The Diocese of London The Parish of The Holy Cross Greenford Magna**
## **Holy Cross Church, Greenford**
## Annual Report
for the year ending 31 December 2022
and
## Agenda
for the
## **ANNUAL MEETING OF PARISHIONERS**
and
## **ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING**
**Holy Cross Old Church Sunday 26 March 2023 11.10am**
## Rector’s Introduction
## Welcome to our Annual Report for 2022
## **Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful people and kindle in us the fire of your love.**
And of our hopes.
Every time we gather for worship, we light candles to help us to focus on the presence of God, the Creator of light and all that is, and as expression of our desire to encounter Jesus, the Light of the World, in the Scriptures, the Sacraments and one another.
This includes our hopes for the young people we seek to serve, that they may develop a living faith which speaks to and for them. To borrow from the composer Gustav Mahler _Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire._
The small flames also evoke the experience of Moses who heard God’s call to him from the Burning Bush. Moses knew that he was standing on holy ground, standing in the presence of the Living God. Moses was to serve God by serving his people, leading into a new life of political and inner freedom.
And fire is the symbol of the Holy Spirit and of Pentecost. It is the fire of God’s life in us, which is love.
_Pentecost is now. The Spirit is constantly at work in the Church and in the world, and to live in the movement of the Spirit is to expect renewal and transformation; it is to believe in the future, trusting in him whose hands sustain al creation in being and whose breath gives life to all creatures. The Book of Wisdom teaches us that ‘The Spirit of the Lord fills the whole world’. Our attitude to the modern world, therefore, must never be one of rejection motivated by fear. Human failure and wickedness can never extinguish or ultimately defeat the loving power of God who has created and sustains all things in being._
For the French poet Charles Péguy _The parish is holy ground._
## _Basil Hume_
Our Annual Report offers reflections on our past year as a community in this place, seeking to know and love and serve God. And to do this in the midst of change and uncertainty in the life our world, nation and church.
## **The Revd Graham Miller**
Rector
We begin Easter by lighting a new fire. It evokes the Risen Jesus appearing to his disciples in the depth of their loss and despondency. It is s symbol of the promise and life of God and so has become for us a symbol of all of our prayers.
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## Agenda and Minutes
## **Annual 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 3 April 2022**
**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 3 April 2022**
- (Adopted by the PCC on 6 June 2022)
**3. Matters arising from the Minutes**
**4. Church Electoral Roll**
**5. Deanery Synod Report**
**6. Safeguarding Report**
**7. Churchwardens’ Report**
_The APCM is followed by a meeting of the PCC_
## **Minutes of the Annual Meeting of Parishioners**
for the Election of Churchwardens
## **1. Apologies Received:**
Georgie Calver, Malcolm Ede, Peter Abernethy, Rosemary Abernethy
## **2. Adoption of Minutes from 15th May 2021**
The minutes were adopted as a true reflection of the meeting. Proposed by Jill Marsh and seconded by Frances Hounsell.
## **3. Matters Arising**
N/A
## **4. Election of Churchwardens**
**Marilyn Scantlebury** - Proposed Matthew Collins and Seconded Becky Ofoso
**Matthew Collins** – Proposed Marilyn Scantlebury and Seconded Frank Pascal
Marilyn and Matthew were elected as the Churchwardens.
Meeting of Parishioners closed at 11:18.
- Break for discussion and Celebration Slide-show
## **8. Reports from Church activities**
**9. Accounts for the year ended 31st December 2022**
## **10. Elections**
- a) Ealing Deanery Synod: 3 members for 3
- years
- b) Parochial Church Council: 4 members for 3 years
- c) Betham Trust: 2 members for 4 years
- d) Greenford Parochial Charities: 1 member for 3 years
## **11. Appointment of an Independent Examiner**
## **12. AOB**
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## **MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL MEETING**
## **1. Apologies Received:**
Georgie Calver, Malcolm Ede, Peter Abernethy, Rosemary Abernethy
## **2. Adoption of Minutes from 15th May 2021**
PCC adopted the minutes as true record on the 6th December 2021.
## **3. Matters Arising**
None raised
## **4. Church Electoral Roll**
The Church Electoral Roll is renewed throughout the year. At the end of 2021 there was 199 on roll and as of the APCM there are 202 people on roll.
## **5. Deanery Synod Report**
Frances highlighted where in the Annual Report people can find the Deanery Synod report if they have any questions. Father Graham reminded everyone that Frances Hounsell, Jacky Mitchell and Engi Seifu are current Synod reps.
## **6. Safeguarding Report**
Gill Whittingham informed everyone of some changes to the safeguarding team in the coming year. Katherine Flewitt is stepping down as children’s champion and Dawn Petit-John will be taking over the role. Gill Whittingham will be stepping down as safeguarding officer and Mandy Fitzmaurice will be taking over the role. Christine Sawyer will remain as the DBS checker. We note our thanks to Gill Whittingham and Katherine Flewitt for everything they have done to promote safeguarding whilst in their roles. Gill Whittingham informed everyone that there will be some PCC safeguarding training within the upcoming year.
## **7. Churchwarden’s Report**
Marilyn Santlebury shared that the PCC had been focusing on developing the team of the PCC to make the roles and responsibilities clear to everyone and spoke about what the PCC do for those who were unaware.
Marilyn spoke about the Archdeacon’s visit in February 2022 and that there was a positive outcome after she looked at how the church runs and having conversations with the Churchwardens.
Marilyn shared with people what current lettings the church have and spoke about future potential lettings in the works that look promising.
Marilyn then noted her thanks to Frank for all that he has done for the church as a church warden. The meeting expressed thanks to Frank.
Frank Pascal then spoke about the importance of the community feel that Holy Cross has and he shared his thanks to those who have supported him but also a special thanks to Marilyn for her support as fellow Church warden. Andrew Vigor expressed his thanks to Marilyn for her work and leadership during the year. This was echoed by all those present.
Everyone was then invited to watch a slideshow with pictures showcasing different events from the year of 2021 and were encouraged to talk to the people around them about the different photos and reflect on the year.
## **8. Reports from Church Activities**
Marilyn mentioned that she liked the reflections within the report as it helped to make it feel more personal and powerful and other people agreed with the comment.
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Father Graham mentioned about the PCC having discussions on how to make people want to partake in celebrations of faith and different services to continue to promote the community feel.
## **9. Accounts for the year ended 31st December 2021**
Barry Fitzmaurice presented graphs to show the different trends within the accounts. The trends from 2021 showcased that COVID did have quite an impact on the funds and that £15,000 was taken from the investments to support. Contactless giving has had a positive impact on cash income so far and so Barry mentioned about looking to expand that further.
Barry gave his thanked all who helped with financial administration and also thanks to John Quinn for taking on the role as Independent Examiner. The meeting expressed thanks to Barry for all he does to look after the accounts.
The accounts were proposed by Barry Fitzmaurice and seconded by Richard Hilburn before then being agreed by all.
and seconded by Michelle Stanton. Dennis Ishimishere was proposed for the 2 year term by Marilyn Scantlebury and seconded by Andrew Vigor. All the aforementioned people were duly elected.
- c) Betham Trust – 3 members for 4 years and 1 member for 1 year
2 of the potential roles were filled. Jacky Mitchell was proposed by Sarah Newman and seconded by Barry Fitzmaurice and Andrew Vigor was proposed by Frances Hounsell and seconded by Jenny Quick.
Jacky and Andrew were both elected as members of the Betham Trust.
## **11. Appointment of an Independent Examiner**
John Quinn was proposed by Barry Fitzmaurice and seconded by Jacky Mitchell before being agreed by all.
## **12. AOB**
No other business.
APCM ended at 12:23
## **10. Elections**
- a) Deanery Synod – 1 member for a 1 year term
Becky Ofosu has been elected. Proposed by Matthew Collins and seconded by Brain Radville
- b) PCC – 4 for 3 years and 1 member for 2 years
Andrew Vigor was proposed by Amanda Fitzmaurice and seconded by Marilyn Scantlebury. Natalie Putros was proposed by Rebecca Mitchell and seconded by Frank Pascal. John Bennett was proposed by Peter Hounsell and seconded by Jenny Quick. David Chung was proposed by Jean Chung
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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 2022**
The Parochial Church Council (PCC) presents its Annual Report and Independently Examined Accounts for the year ended 31st December 2022.
Holy Cross Church, Greenford is a parish within the Willesden Episcopal area of the Diocese of London. Day to day management is provided by the Rector and PCC in accordance with the Church Representation Rules 2020 and the Charity Commission.
In addition to developing our mission in accordance with the doctrines and practices of the Church of England the PCC has the responsibility to oversee the management of the Buildings, Finances and Safeguarding.
The PCC members and Wardens work together as part of a team to share the leadership roles and responsibilities. They have legal oversight of safeguarding, church buildings and finances as well as to build relationships and communicate with the congregation and the local community.
The primary role of the PCC, as guided by 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
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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
PCC members who served during the year to 31st December 2022 are:
## **Ex. Officio members**
Incumbent: The Revd Graham Miller* – Chair
## **Appointed Officers:**
Deputy Wardens - Andrew Vigor, Dawn Petit-John, Richard Hilburn, Jacky Mitchell, Rebecca Mitchell
Electoral Roll Officer – Jacky Mitchell
Secretary - Rebecca Mitchell
Safeguarding Officer - Amanda Fitzmaurice DBS Checker – Christine Sawyer Childrens’ Champion – Dawn Petit-John Gift Aid Officer – Andrew Vigor
## **Wardens:**
Marilyn Scantlebury* – Joint Vice Chair Matthew Collins* – Joint Vice Chair Frank Pascal – Until April 2022
Treasurer – Barry Fitzmaurice
Church Administrator -Jill Marsh
## **Independent Financial Examiner:**
## **Deanery Synod Representatives (4)**
Frances Hounsell Jacqueline Mitchell Engidaye Seiu Rebecca Ofusu
John Quinn, 56 Cleveland Road, West Ealing, London, W13 8AJ
## **Bank:**
HSBC Bank, Holborn Circus, 31 High Holborn, London, EC1N 2HR
## **Elected Members:**
Andrew Vigor* Barry Fitzmaurice* – Treasurer Dawn Petit-John David Chung Dennis Ishimishere Georgie Calver John Bennett Natalie Putros Patricia Boateng Rachael Bernadine – until April 2022 Rebecca Mitchell* – Secretary Richard Hilburn Sarah Newman
## **Architect:**
Ian Angus Dip Arch RIBA AABC Carden and Godfrey 33 Clerkenwell Close, London WC1R 0AU
## **Electoral Roll**
On 31 December 2022 the Church Electoral Roll of adult members stood at 198.
## **Jacky Mitchell**
_Electoral Roll Officer_
*Member of Standing Committee
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## The Parochial Church Council:
## Parish activities
## **Ealing Deanery Synod**
Four meetings were held during the year. The first in January was in Zoom and the others in person and online.
**24 January.** A review of the Pastoral Principles requested by Bishop Sarah in light of some email abuse during the General Synod elections. Followed by Compassionate Communities presentations on Ealing Churches Night Shelter, Christians Against Poverty and Besom.
**5th July.** At St. Mary’s, Hanwell. Presentation on Pathways [London’s largest provider of almshouses] who give grants from their investments including to the Ealing Deanery Mission Fund. We were asked to consider how applications to the fund would fit in the broader remit of the charity. 14 bids for 2022 were considered with 5 asked to make presentations. All applications were agreed.
**28th September** . St Martin’s, West Acton. Compassionate Communities presentations on Ealing Soup Kitchen, Ealing Food bank and South Ealing Community Food Cupboard.
**10th November** . St John’s, Southall. Presentation by the Rev. Mark Poulson on Transforming Mission: What place now for the Church in 21st Century London.
The Archdeacon’s Visitation for the swearing-in of Churchwardens was held on Tuesday 21 June at St Paul’s, Ealing.
_Frances Hounsell Deanery Synod Representative_
## **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.
Members of the Safeguarding Team have met throughout 2022 to review and update our policies and procedures. This has included establishing our church Safeguarding Dashboard. 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 Team’s Audit and Action Plan. The most recent Audit was undertaken, and the Policy and Action Plan adopted, in January 2023. There is a Safeguarding update at every PCC meeting.
The Church of England and the Diocese of London have developed new Safeguarding Training. Church Officers, PCC members and those working with children have begun this training, which will continue throughout 2023.
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 and the Parish website, along with useful telephone numbers and information about how to respond to Safeguarding concerns
_Graham Miller (Rector) and Mandy Fitzmaurice (Church Safeguarding Officer)_
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## **Churchwardens Report**
Reflecting on the year that was 2022 we recognise that along with the usual challenges of being a Churchwarden we were also fortunate to experience many blessings!
We have continued to care for our beautiful church buildings which always present us with many challenges, some routine and others unexpected. The recommendations of the last Quinquennial Inspection provide us with a framework for repairs and maintenance of both churches. Like everyone else we were challenged with increased energy costs and how to manage the situation. Once again Andrew Vigor has been invaluable in the management of all aspects of our buildings. Thank you Andrew!
With two churches the challenges are many but the blessings are witnessed every Sunday morning when we are able to worship together in such beautiful spaces as each church provides our congregation with very different experiences. We would also like to mention our third place of worship, our wonderful church grounds. An unexpected and delightful legacy of social restrictions was the use of our church grounds during the summer months. We enjoy listening to the music that members of the congregation have chosen for us and in our completely biased opinion, the August morning sky above us in Greenford rivals Michelangelo’s work in the Sistine Chapel!
Holy Cross is not just about the ‘bricks and mortar’ it is about the people who make up our congregation and the wider community which we are part of. After the distancing of the pandemic years, we didn’t know how our church lives would be in 2022 and if people would come back to church for collective worship. During Holy Week and on Easter Sunday we welcomed back many familiar faces that we hadn’t seen in a while. My granddaughter Eleanor was baptised at Easter and it was a wonderful day for our family. We have had a number of baptisms during the year and it has been wonderful to see so many families coming together to celebrate their new little ones. For many it has been the first family gathering after the pandemic. It’s a blessing to see small children being baptised into the church.
We were approached by a Birmingham based charity, Midland Langar Seva Society (MLSS), to work with them in setting up a weekly ‘feed’ in Greenford for those who may not otherwise have a hot meal. The original plan was to cook in the Holy Cross kitchen each week, but the local MLSS volunteers have established contact with a number of local restaurants who now donate cooked food each week. Local shops also support this initiative with donations of drinks and snacks. The Friday feed now provides on average 50-70 meals each week. We also organised a Christmas party for local children in December. We are looking forward to maintaining and developing this relationship in the future.
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## **Some thoughts from Matthew**
A few weeks ago, while the mass was ending, I started thinking about what I wanted to write for the annual report. Naturally, I wanted to thank everyone who has supported me as my first year of being a churchwarden comes to an end. Father Graham for his trust in me, the PCC and all the church officers for assistance above and beyond the call of duty and especially Marilyn, who has had to tend to all of her numerous responsibilities while, simultaneously, house training me!
I was musing during the Dismissal, wondering about the week ahead as I watched so many people I’ve gotten to know and love this last year embrace the rest of their Sunday. Of course, the end of the mass is not the end of our service. Renewed, motivated and energised we are readied for another week of Christian mission.
But what struck me was that after a week of juggling work and home responsibilities, caring for children, grandchildren and loved ones and dealing with the complexities of modern living somehow, miraculously, you arrive on a Sunday morning with offers of help and a zeal to perform your place in worship.
I will never be able to put into words my amazement at this congregation’s ability, at the end of yet another challenging week, to so joyfully participate in worship and selflessly give their time and effort to support all aspects of life at Holy Cross. It is each and every one of you that sustains and inspires my Christian journey.
As a churchwarden, material and financial concerns can become a distraction to worship. But at 9:29 on Sunday, after glancing around to check everything is ready my eyes finally rest upon our gathering and I see God’s treasure in abundance.
## **Pre-school**
In July, the Holy Cross Under 5’s put their toys and books away for the very last time. It was a very sad day. The pre-school has been a significant part of life at Holy Cross for a long time, having started a small playgroup nearly 30 years ago. We would like to thank Mandy and her team for helping to shape all of those little lives! It has been strange to visit the church during the week and not hear the sound of little voices, but we are working towards having another pre-school in the future so watch this space….
## **PCC Development**
Throughout the year the PCC has been reviewing the book Worship Changes Lives where each member reviews a chapter of the book and share their thoughts. The periods of reflection during our meetings give us a glimpse into the practical application of faith in the lives of our fellow PCC members. These accounts of their faith in action is often intimate and always insightful. On a practical level it has been inspiring to see the members of the PCC actively engage in the work of the church both individually and collectively as a team. We look forward to continuing to serve our community in the future.
## **Unsung Heroes**
Holy Cross church is blessed to have a great team of people either stepping up on Sundays to ensure the service goes smoothly, providing tea and biscuits or working behind the scenes to provide a beautiful and safe environment for collective worship and users of the parish room. We, as churchwardens have taken on a responsibility which we recognise we could not possibly deliver without your help. To all of our unsung heroes we say THANK YOU!
_Marilyn Scantlebury and Matthew Collins Churchwardens_
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## **Servers’ Report**
There are 15 regular servers
on the rota made up of 11 young people and 4 adults. Three of our teenagers are now training to be the Thurifer whilst the younger children are doing a sterling job as Acolytes. Serving in the Old Church over the winter months has been enjoyable and servers have risen to the challenge of having to relearn where we should be and what we should be doing at any one time! My thanks go to Jacky and Rebecca Mitchell and Andrew Vigor for always supporting me and to the parents who somehow always manage to get their children to church on time and ready for the service. It is all much appreciated. The serving team could really do with some more adults coming forward to serve especially with the holiday season almost upon us. Training is always given to new servers.
## _Annabel Radville_
## **Flower Report**
In the absence of a team of volunteers or a flower fund, decorations have been much restricted to major festivals and one or two weddings. Christmas decorations
were particularly reduced since the New Church was used very little, with no large Advent Ring or wreaths and only a small artificial tree in the new church narthex.
In addition to decorations in the churches, a floral tribute was presented at the Rev. Neil Richardson’s funeral on behalf of the Holy Cross congregation
## **The Edward Betham CofE Primary School Governors**
2022 was another fantastic year for Edward Betham and for our Governing Board. Unfortunately we said goodbye to our amazing Co-Chair, Rachael Bernadine early in the year as she made the difficult decision to step back from our Governing Board - we know how committed Rachael was to her 16 (!) years of school Governance at Edward Betham and we miss her dearly. We are pleased to be getting back into the swing of the business of School life, since the pandemic and restrictions that meant on visiting school. We were delighted to attend the Summer Fair which was a fantastic and we held our own stall selling handmade crafty goods.
We met the wonderful Bukayo Saka during his visit earlier in the year and were very humbled by the delight he brought all the children and adults he met. We also facilitated (and catered) the school Jubilee Party, which was a fantastic celebration of community and all the wonderful achievements of Queen Elizabeth. In the latter half of 2022 we were invited to watch some filming at school, both for an advert and also for our rising football stars who were lucky enough to be filmed for BBC Breakfast News, that was a bright and early start but definitely worthwhile. We have been thrilled to join in with school trips, school worship at the all school masses where the children have given us such amazing presentations all while observing and learning and monitoring all that Edward Betham School has to offer it’s students. Our FP&P committee also worked closely with the LDBS to facilitate the renovation of our Junior Hut Classroom, which looks fantastic.
Our highlight of the year without a doubt has to be our EXCELLENT SIAMS grading. The comments received in the report were absolutely phenomenal and I would encourage you to read it if you haven’t done so already. 2022 was a brilliant year to be a Governor at Edward Betham and we are looking forward to what 2023 has to offer.
_Lianne Lambourne, Co-Chair of Governors_
_Rosemary Abernethy_
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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. The Charity’s funds are invested in low-risk funds managed by fund manager CCLA, and the trustees cannot sell the shares. The charity’s income is derived from dividends on these shares and interest on the deposit account.
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 2022 were Sarah Reilly and Anjali Maldonado-Ontiveros, together with Gill Whittingham who resigned during the year when she moved out of the parish. 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 2022 was just over £1,200. From this, donations are made to organisations which are working to meet a variety of needs in the Greenford area.
In December 2022 donations of £250 each were made to:
- The Salvation Army (working particularly with older people and families)
- Age UK, Ealing (working with older people through its Greenford centre)
- Homestart Ealing (offering support for families)
- Greenford Baptist Church (as the Greenford centre of Ealing Foodbank, and one of the venues of the Ealing Churches Winter Night Shelter).
## _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 (in the same way as the Greenford Parochial Charities) 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 (exofficio) and seven others elected for a term of 4 years at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting. Trustees during 2022 were Sarah Reilly, Peter Hounsell, Andrew Vigor, Jacky Mitchell, Yvonne Fletcher and Emily Marsh. A vacancy had been caused by the resignation of Kerry Arnold in July 2021 and this vacancy was not filled at the APCM in 2022.
The trustees usually hold meetings in each of the three school terms. 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 but the Trust has built up reserves in its Deposit Account that has allowed it to make grants exceeding that amount last year and this. During 2022 the school asked the Trustees for a contribution towards the redecoration of the Infant Hall (£5,000) and to pay for each child to receive a souvenir coin for the late Queen’s Jubilee (£1,367), which the Trustees agreed.
_Peter Hounsell_
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carols and playing games. Craft activities have included biscuit decorating and leaf monster drawings. A water races night was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
## **9th Greenford (Holy Cross) Scout Group**
It has been a great year, with all sections fully back to face to face scouting which is so important to our young people’s mental and physical health. It has been fantastic to see such high numbers of young people in our sections; currently we have 68 young people across our 3 sections.
## **Cubs**
As well as the weekly scouting sessions, in the past year we had our first social event for over 2 years: a BBQ. We were really pleased with the interest that we had at this event, with approximatley 100 people turning up to support the group. Later in the year, it was nice to see the coming together of the group for Remeberance Day Parade. We have been working to enhance our comminucations; with a new way of sharing photos amongst our parents, the launch of our newsletter and the implementation of Online Scout Manager (OSM) which is an online tool designed with the ability to do all of the groups administration in one simple, secure system.
Cubs participated in a trip; joining District Cubs totalling 127 participants; to Legoland Windsor. Despite being a very chilly day, great fun had by all. Over the year, they have enjoyed going to Southall Activity Centre (SAC) where they took part in kayaking, archery and air rifle shooting. The cubs also enjoyed going on a hike to Horsenden Hill and a bike ride. The Cubs had the opportunity to attend 3 camps this year; 1 District camp, 1 Group camp and 1 Cub camp.
## **Scouts**
This year has been a busy year for the Scouts who have taken part in lots of varied activities which include High Ropes/ Zip Wire at PACCAR, 2 camps, Fire lighting and evil brew competitions, cooking at Chinese New Year, cooking on Pancake day, making bird feeders, a water night and a bonfire night at Brambles and a movie night in the hut.
Over the year, we welcomed 2 new leaders into Cubs; Jacky and Becca Mitchell as well as 2 new committee members; Chris Ward and Richard Hilburn.
Below is a list of the events, competitions and activities that the sections have undertaken in the past year.
## **Beavers**
As a group, they have also been working hard at obtaining trees, had a visitor badges and two of from the food the Scouts bank and spent one of their achieved their Chief Scout evenings in the old Gold award; the church first in the group in 7 years. singing
Beavers had a trip to a pantomine at Christmas time and have enjoyed cooking on open fires. During the weekely sessions, they have planted seeds to hopefully make new
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## **3rd Greenford (Holy Cross) Rainbows**
Rainbows is a Girlguiding group for girls aged 4 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.
We have had a full year of activities and fun. We currently have 12 girls attending.
We are undertaking and completing badge work and having fun playing games. We have been able to use the outside area with the Parish Room, which has helped a great deal.
## **Holy Cross Players**
Holy Cross Players latest production, Puss in Boots was performed on 5,6 & 7 January 2023. We performed again in the Royal British Legion Club, Greenford, our second year in this venue and we were welcomed and supported by the staff of the RBL.
In June, we were invited to the District Platinum Jubilee Celebration. We joined all the Rainbows and Brownies for a fun day in the sun, with a silent disco, bouncy castle and lots of activities to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee.
On stage we had 28 cast, varying in age with the youngest member being 5 and the oldest 72, supported by 17 back stage members (crew). It was lovely for us to welcome some new cast members who we hope will join us again for our next production.
In November, we joined the Remembrance Parade for the second year and the girls marched with everyone. The girls were very respectful and we able to see the ceremony in the front row.
At Christmas, we went to Panto for the first time in years, to see Sleeping Beauty at Greenford Hall. We all had lots of fun, girls had a good time shouting BEHIND YOU!!!
It was good this year to be back to having 4 performances which were all sold out. Unfortunately, we had two cast members unable to do the show at the last minute but in the spirit of “The show must go on”; two of our talented cast stepped up into these roles.
Over the year our numbers have settled to 12 girls. Girlguiding has now opened our register to take girls who are 4 years old which was introduced at the beginning of the year.
Great feedback was received from audience members saying the show was excellent, with well thought out songs and dances and that the show was cast really well. Feedback from the cast was that they enjoyed themselves and had great fun.
We have 2 girls on the waiting list at the moment. We would like more girls to register, please go to the girlguiding website. You can register your daughter’s name at any age to be on the waiting list.
The profit from our production was an amazing £2,400 which was given to the Charity chosen by the cast, Cats Protection; the first animal charity
## www.girlguiding.org.uk
I would like to say a very big thank you to my helpers Sarah, Marie, Anita and Fiona who support the programme, girls and myself. We have Emily who has joined us to help, she is completing her Duke of Edinburgh Award. I appreciated all they do.
that we have raised funds for.
We look forward to seeing you at our next production in January 2024.
Thank you to all the families that support us over the year.
_Alexandra Marconi, Rainbow Leader_
**14** Holy Cross Church, Greenford
## Worship Reflections
## **Holy Week & Easter**
I was away on Palm Sunday. However, I was lucky to attend most of the Holy Week services.
On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings we gathered in the chancel of the Old Church. There was an atmosphere of quiet contemplation for sessions thoughtfully prepared by David Brammer. (Chaplain at Twyford and William Perkin). Each evening had a theme, David led us in prayers and readings and we were encouraged to contribute with our own thoughts.
This led into Maundy Thursday. The service was held in the New Church. For Communion we joined together in a circle around the Cross. We then proceeded to the Old Church for the Watch of Prayer. A very moving event.
## Friday morning was a change in tone.
We met at Our Lady of the Visitation and proceeded with the Cross on the Walk of Witness via the Methodist Church and on to Holy Cross for prayers at the cross. This is an important event as we join with members of other churches, though I think it rather breaks the atmosphere at this stage of Holy Week.
The Good Friday afternoon service with the Passion and Veneration of the Cross was held in the Old Church for the first time that I can remember. It was a lovely service, all the better in the atmosphere of the Old Church.
On Holy Saturday we had the Easter Vigil and Fire in the Old Church which was well attended. We celebrated at the end with a very successful firework display.
Easter Sunday was a great celebration with a wonderful Baptism, lots of people joining us from the wider community and an atmosphere of celebration. The church felt joyful, it was our first Easter celebration together since Covid and it felt like a new start. My friend Peter, who is not a regular church goer, said it was amazing.
All the services I went to were well attended. My thanks must go to all those who made Easter at Holy Cross work so well. Every time I went in to do my few jobs there were many others doing their part. The flowers and decoration were wonderful, likewise the music and the catering. The Servers worked really well.
## _Andrew Vigor_
## **Baptisms**
_Having Theodore’s baptism in the Old Church was such a privilege and blessing. We are thankful to have been able to have such a precious moment take part in the historic and beautiful building. The service was very inclusive for all the children attending and they all came away feeling part of the ceremony and learning something new about the meaning of baptism._
## **Weddings**
_Thank you so much again for playing such a wonderful part and having us at the stunning Holy Cross Church. Every one of our guests mentioned how fantastic the ceremony was and how stunning the church looked._
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## **Growing Faith**
## **Pentecost**
_“All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability.” Acts 2:4 NRSV_
Our young members of Holy Cross congregation are vibrant, enthusiastic and very passionate about our church which has been proven through leading some of our Sunday services. Our All age Masses during the year has be a great success, Richard Hilburn who has helped them develop presenting Harvest, Advent and Lent to gain confidence, care and skills in preparing and reading along with working with our scouts.
A hurdle to the start of the international church had been overcome by the Holy Spirit, but how did we end up with so many languages? At Holy Cross alone, we must have tens of languages represented in our congregation.
Genesis offers an explanation that God thwarts an ambitious human plan to reach the heavens with a babble of languages.
The young people share a lot of their ideas, knowledge and devotion about the environment, caring for our Oceans and values of Christianity which they learn about at school. Our older young people have also helped with directing, planning Music with their technical expertise has done such a tremendous job, the older and younger people have also served at our Midnight Masses and Christmas Day bringing a sense of Joy with participating in our beautiful services.
After enjoying our Jubilee lunch, I am thankful for God’s decision. Imagine our lunch without the influence of various languages and cultures, the food would still be delicious and the company magnificent, but would we also find the richness of diversity in the wealth of cuisines we gratefully received?
Our differences make us a stronger church, here at Holy Cross and further afield. Varied interpretations and placing our beliefs into alternative contexts adds substance and reinforcement to our mission. The bread of Christ, the bread of Jamaica and the bread of Ethiopia will surely sustain us for all our endeavours.
I cannot think of a more fitting tribute to our late Queen than our rainbow congregation assembling in feast and fellowship for the Jubilee.
## _Matthew Collins_
**16** Holy Cross Church, Greenford
Our young people of our church feel they learn and grow within our church and maybe one day be our future leaders. This is seen many times in the bible as God often used young people to do great things.
## **The Season of Lights**
_And the light within the lights…. Advent to Candlemas_
Many lights brighten our life journey, radiating from different sources, as silent, magic companions. Yet, there is another light within us, which we trust to be stronger and brighter than all of them, this very divine light that Jesus gave us during his short time on earth.
I asked our young people what their thoughts were on helping with the All Age Masses.
This is what they all had said:
_I really enjoy participating in our church services, I feel more confident each time._ David Osayomi
For us, The Season of Lights opened up with a truly moving service at St Paul’s Cathedral. At Holy Cross we celebrated this light in the darkness of the Advent weeks, as we anticipated the birth of Christ with a Carol Service in our lovely Old Church. The night Christ was born, the Midnight Mass in our New Church was illuminated by a gathering of lights appearing to be a firework of love. A magic night indeed, later on followed by the arrival of the three Magi in the desert, under the light of the star of Epiphany. In our own way at Holy Cross, we offered gifts as a thank you to the love brought into our lives. All the children were delighted to be part of this journey. Then the Season of Lights radiated through the Feast of Candlemas as we celebrated with a blessing of candles and a procession to the OId Church.
_I like being involved and making new friends._ Francesca Varkey
_I enjoy my time being part of a team feeling cheerful so early in the morning._ Bella Enos
_I was very shy at the start but now I just love reading I am so happy when Father Graham asks me to read._ Katrice John
_Being a part of something puts a big smile on my face._ Mayumi Kakamura
_Dawn Petit-John, Children’s Champion_
So the Christmas-Epiphany Season had been fulfilled. In the end, what matters the most is the light of hope and faith, the gentle light we feel when sharing love, kindness, as Jesus showed us the Way long, long ago.
_Katrina Vogt_
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## **Christmas**
Prior to Christmas we joined other churches for carol singing.
**Carol Service, Sunday 11 December, Old Church** Paul Ayres incorporated our own choir, singers from his community choirs and members of congregation to lead the singing. They sang from the balcony behind us and above our heads, it was beautifully done and very atmospheric. The candle lit atmosphere was peaceful with readings very well done by adults and children of all ages.
After the service someone commented that he wished it had been nine lessons and carols instead of six. Then we agreed that perhaps it was best to leave wishing for more!
_How peaceful and beautiful the carol service was, very simple but quite moving._
## **Nativity, Christmas Eve, New Church**
Our thanks to the organisers especially Mandy Fitzmaurice and Lianne Lambourne for organizing this so well. We should not underestimate the work they did in a short space of time. The idea of the older children narrating while the young ones enacted the story was inspired, it helped the event go smoothly.
_My brother and his wife were visiting, they absolutely loved it. They now want to make it an “every Christmas” tradition for something to do as a family._
_The nativity was amazing, I was very impressed with all the children. Their reading was very confident and clear. I look forward to working again with the children next year._
_I really admired the inclusivity and diversity of the casting where roles weren’t limited to certain genders. It was raised up at the far end of the church rather than the centre – I think it worked a lot better. My mother-in-law called the performance heart warming._
## **Midnight Mass, New Church**
Nothing can beat the atmosphere in the candlelit New Church for Midnight Mass. It was delightful to see so many new people and old faces we had not seen for a while. The service went very well with music led by Julian Gallant with a variety of instruments.
_Another wonderful service with excellent music especially the violin solo during Communion. There were twice as many people in 2022 at the service than in 2021 which is encouraging. The candlelight gave the church an ethereal atmosphere and during the quiet times you could hear a pin drop._
_How wonderful to have such an amazing turn out. The build-up the Christmas Eve for me especially can be very busy and sometimes overwhelming but when it gets to Midnight Mass I always feel a sense of excited calm if that makes sense. It’s as if all the hard work is over, a sense of achievement_
**18** Holy Cross Church, Greenford
## **Christmas Morning All Age Mass, Old Church**
I wasn’t able to attend this but I know it went well from the comments I received. (A joyful All-Age mass with Christmas morning singing, clouds of young servers and a procession to the crib for prayers and praises and carols)
**New Year Service, Mass with Carols, Old Church** A very enjoyable service. The Old Church was busy with a large congregation.
_The New Year service was the perfect mix of celebrating Christmas and looking ahead to the new year. I left it feeling very relaxed and optimistic._
_Andrew Vigor_
## **Christmas Eve Nativity**
Christmas Eve is a very special time in many different ways for children and adults, in our community with family traditions being celebrated. I was delighted this Christmas we were able to have the children perform an amazing nativity in the New Church. We had children of all ages, younger children acting while the older children narrated. All the children put in an amazing effort, bringing together a beautiful story. Thank you to all the adults and children who helped during the rehearsals, costumes, practicing lines at home, refreshments, lighting and the music. I hope this tradition will continue for many years to come.
_Mandy Fitzmaurice_
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## In Thanksgiving
## **The Revd. Neil Richardson (1946 – 2022)**
Neil Richardson arrived as Rector of Greenford in 1982 from his home town of Oldham where his first appointments as a priest had been. Following the charismatic Malcolm Smart was never going to be easy, but he quickly established himself in the Holy Cross community. Neither he, nor his congregation, can have expected him to remain at Greenford until 2013 when he retired from fulltime ministry.
During his long incumbency the Church of England and Holy Cross saw many changes, of which the most momentous was the admission of women to the priesthood. The parish was blest to have Jo Stoker, one of the first batch of ordained women, to be a curate. She was one of several curates, until the point when the parish could not expect to have more than one priest This put a greater emphasis on the laity to be involved in all aspects of church life. Working with the PCC a series of committees oversaw pastoral care, social life and worship.
A committed member of the Labour Party Neil became a local councillor, and chaired the Education Committee for a time. He became Chair of Governors of both Edward Betham School and Coston School. Education was also an important part of church life, through children and young people’s groups, and study groups for adults. Youth Sundays were a monthly event, and Education Sunday was an important day in the church calendar.
Whilst continuing the church’s High Church worship traditions, Neil was liberal in his social and political views which were
shared by many, but not all, people in the congregation, and there could be lively discussions on a range of issues.
He was an inveterate author, writing poems throughout his life, contributing articles to the church magazine Magna, and writing the parish pew sheet every week. His rector’s reviews in the church’s annual reports became extensive. He also enjoyed
performing, both in the pantomime each year, and in short plays he had written, also in singing, and playing the recorder (at which he was very proficient).
The home that he and Marion made for themselves and their children in the Rectory was always a welcoming place. Their front room was a centre of parish life, where baptism preparation took place, the PCC and committees often met, and where on Friday evenings the choir gathered round the grand piano to rehearse. The Richardsons also took in lodgers, usually foreign students perfecting their English. With one of these the church forged links with a parish near Essen in Germany, and this developed into a series of parish exchanges, involving shared worship (and always singing). Parish outings were regular events, including trips to Berlin and Prague, that many enjoyed.
Neil felt honoured to be appointed a Prebendary of St Paul’s Cathedral, which required him to preach there occasionally. Although an experienced preacher he recalled his trepidation the first time he was led by the verger to climb the stairs to the pulpit.
**20** Holy Cross Church, Greenford
For many of us he was an important part of our lives. As he neared retirement he said _“I’m privileged in the sense that I’ve been a part of the community. I’ve been there for baptisms, weddings and funerals and that’s where you really feel life._
_“It’s a privilege to have been involved in people’s lives and those important moments - moments they remember for the rest of their lives - and it’s been a pleasure and a joy to have been part of it. My job itself is a celebration”_
## His time at Greenford is perhaps
encapsulated by the memory of seeing him walking from Betham school along Oldfield Lane toward the church, returning a wave to parishioners in their cars as they passed by and conversing with others across the road.
## Peter Hounsell
_with contributions by other members of Holy Cross_
## **Alan Kingshott (1947 – 2022)**
As a child Alan lived with his parents and older sister in a 2 bedroomed flat in Peabody Buildings in Hammersmith. He later wrote in a song: ‘I was born where the flowers never grew; Concrete and stone, were the fields that I knew’. As a teenager he met Jacky and they discovered they had similar musical tastes. They married in 1967. They both worked for the BBC until Alan moved to Channel 4, working on programme scheduling.
Alan and Jacky’s shared love of music soon led them to performing together as Scarlet and Lace, and they spent many years in a semi-professional capacity, earning a spot on the long running ‘Country meets folk’ programme on the BBC and travelling round the country performing at many venues, with other members of the group. Alan wrote many of his own songs, which they sang along with other songs from a variety of musical styles. As time went on, Alan got involved with writing songs for and performing in musical shows and pantomimes. One show became ‘Here we go’, which was performed by Beaconsfield Youth Theatre and Holy Cross Youth group in Greenford. Others followed and Alan continued to come up with ideas as long as he was able to.
Alan and Jacky lived in Greenford with their son Alex and became a vital part of the Holy Cross community. They would sing during Communion on Youth Sunday, at the Greenford War Memorial on Remembrance Sundays and at many social events. But for many people Alan is best remembered for the concerts he and Jacky held in the church just before Christmas in aid of the charity Crisis. These grew from being small gatherings in the parish room to much larger affairs in the New Church. Alan would invite talented
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musicians he had performed with on the folk circuit to take part, together with members of the congregation. Over the years, these concerts raised thousands of pounds.
In retirement Alan began to explore music therapy and worked with a number of groups of people with learning difficulties, developing confidence and communication through music.
His later years were not easy for him following the diagnosis of early onset Parkinsons. But he determined to keep going and performing as long as he could, including singing with groups of people with Parkinsons, and raising money for Parkinsons UK.
He was a warm, generous and funny man. As one ex-Holy Crosser commented: ‘Alan was a very talented, lovely man and the world will be the poorer without him. Alan, you will live on in our hearts. When the overture plays, the lights dim and the curtain goes up, you will always be there.’
“Alan was passionate about music and always thoughtful of others. I have very fond memories of participating in some of the annual ‘Crisis at Christmas’ concerts organised by Alan and Jacky and held in the Church and Parish Room to raise money for the homeless.”
“It was typical of him to make use of his talents for the good of others. For example, after retiring, he worked in local care centres as a music therapist. I will always remember him as a man who used his considerable energy to make a difference to those around him, especially those in greatest need. Most of all I will remember him for his kindness, warmth and generosity of spirit.”
## _Neil Pollard_
_Peter Hounsell_
_(Adapted from Penny Pedley’s words at Alan’s Funeral)._
**22** Holy Cross Church, Greenford
## **Ten Days in September**
## **My personal reflection:**
Last September the nation and indeed the world mourned the passing of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. To honour her life and legacy, countries, churches and communities united to express their condolences and celebrate her life. Despite their differences in views on monarchy, all joined together in a show of unity, grief and respect.
In her long duty and service, Queen Elizabeth, redefined many things and navigated monumental changes within her family, country, and world. She maintained a great sense of honour, humility and humour throughout. A Royal fan or not, what a woman. Although I do remember my father wanting to switch over to watch “Judge Judy” on TV when she was on her trip to Ireland (for which she learned Irish and wore green – she always did her duty so very well).
A time for public mourning was marked. Conversations around personal loss and grief were shared more openly during this period. Parallels with Holy Week could be drawn which ultimately links with Jesus as the servant king and hope of the Resurrection.
So strange to think of her in the past tense now. I particularly enjoyed her fun cheekiness when she had tea with Paddington during her Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Local volunteers kindly kept The Holy Cross Church open creating a space for people to sit in prayer or quiet reflection, sign the condolence book and view historic photos of the Queen and her family on display. Spring Hallows, a nearby school visited and created artwork to depict their memories of Queen Elizabeth. As the Queen’s final journey unfolded from Scotland to the Abbey via Greenford, many lined the A40 to pay their final respects. At the Queen’s funeral at Westminster Abbey, Wesley’s uplifting words comforted many ‘till we cast our crowns before thee, lost in wonder, love, and praise.’
_Mary Finucane_
## **Short poem**
May the Queen rest in peace, in heaven’s embrace
Her legacy forever, a symbol of grace. Ten days of mourning, was a time to unite, In love and in sorrow, we honoured her light. May her memory live on, in all we do, As we follow her footsteps, in service anew.
These ten days in September offered an appropriate and dignified commemoration of her life, contribution and service to the nation and beyond.
## _Aaron Finucane-Johnson_
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## Accounts for the Year ended 31 December 2022
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7,936 94,580 (96,627) (2,047) 5,889
£
Total Funds 2021
5,889 93,392 1,750 7,639
£ (91,642)
2022
Total Funds
-
£ (10,475) (10,475) (10,475)
Capital Funds
£ 5,889 93,392 (81,167) 12,225 18,114
Funds
Operating
Financial Report of the the Parochial Church Council (PCC) of the Parish of Greenford Magna Financial Highlights for the Year Ended 31 December 2022 During the year ended 31 December 2022 Bank Balance as at 1 January 2022 Operating Receipts-Graph A-Holy Cross PCC-Total Receipts 2022 Operating Payments-Graph B-Holy Cross PCC-Total Payments 2022 Surplus/(Deficit) of Receipts over Payments during 2022 Bank Balance as at 31 December 2022 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 57%+ of total payments during the year (Graph B-Holy Cross PCC-Total Payments 2022). 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 our Vision 2030; for every Londoner to encounter the love of God in Christ. 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 the 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 . The last inspection during 2018 did not identify any significant urgent problems, although a number of improvement recommendations were made. This primarily included a review of Fire Precautions/prevention works in both the old and new church, which the PCC has and continues to 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.
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, 0%
Mission and
donations, -
receipts, 3,842, 4%
All other giving/voluntary
funds, 862, 1%
Activities for generating
Collections at services, 8,565, 9%
Gift Aid recovered, 5,273, 6%
Planned Giving, 23,180, 25%
VAT reclaim, 866, 1%
Parochial Church Council of the Parish of Greenford Magna Church activities, 14,660, 16%
Sale of Investments, 15,000, 16%
Graph A-Holy Cross PCC -Total Receipts 2022-£93,392
Investment Income, 21,144, 22%
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52,629, 57%
Diocesan parish contributions,
Capital Projects, 10,475, 12%
Parochial Church Council of the Parish of Greenford Magna
Graph B-Holy Cross PCC -Total Payments 2022-£91,642
31%
, 0%
Church running expenses, 28,538,
Mission and donations, -
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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
£
2021
Total Funds
- 866 862 -
23,180 8,565 3,842 5,273 40,860 14,660 21,144 15,000 52,532 93,392 52,629 28,538 10,475 91,642 1,750 5,889 1,750 7,639
£
2022
Total Funds
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£ 10,475 10,475 (10,475) (10,475) (10,475)
Capital Funds
- 866 862 - -
23,180 8,565 3,842 5,273 40,860 14,660 21,144 15,000 52,532 93,392 52,629 28,538 81,167 12,225 5,889 12,225 18,114
£
Operating Funds
- - - - - - - - - 46 - 46 46 - - - - - 46
Restricted Funds
- 866 862 -
23,180 8,565 3,842 5,273 40,860 14,660 21,098 15,000 52,486 93,346 52,629 28,538 10,475 91,642 1,704
£
Funds
Unrestricted
3 4 5 8 6 15 9 10 7 19 11 12 20 13
Note
Receipts and Payments Account for the Year Ended 31st December 2022 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
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5,889 1,489 7,378 8,462 8,462 83,226 475,000 5,741 568,325 93,325
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Total Funds 2021
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7,639 8,601 10,206 10,206 58,525 625,000 23,397 678,935 53,935
£
Total Funds 2022
- - - - - - - -
20,600 20,600 20,600
£
Restricted Funds Barry Fitzmaurice Barry Fitzmaurice Honorary PCC Treasurer
962 -
7,639 8,601 10,206 10,206 37,925 625,000 23,397 658,335 33,335
£
Funds
Unrestricted
14 14 15 16 17 18 19
Note
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31 December 2022 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 27 February 2023 and signed on their behalf by; Graham Miller Rev. Graham Miller Rector and Chair PCC
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26,525 5,053 650 958 6,661
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Total Funds 2021 Total Funds 2021
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£ £
Total Funds 2022 Total Funds 2022
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£ £
Restricted Funds Restricted Funds
23,180 5,394 1,971 1,200 8,565
£ £
Unrestricted Funds Unrestricted Funds
Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31st December 2022 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 £23,180 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 2022. Collections at services Cash and cheque Collections Contactless Giving Giving Envelopes and Gift Aided Envelopes
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|10
20
30
40
50
60|0
**Jan-22**
**Feb-22**
**Mar-22**
**Apr-22**
**May-22**
**Jun-22**
**Jul-22**
**Aug-22**
**Sep-22**
**Oct-22**
**Nov-22**
**Dec-22**
**Grand**
**Total**
**Committed Givers**
**58**
**57**
**59**
**55**
**57**
**56**
**54**
**56**
**54**
**55**
**55**
**56**
**56**
**Average Committed**
**34**
**34**
**34**
**35**
**35**
**35**
**36**
**34**
**34**
**34**
**34**
**34**
**34**
Committed Givers
Average Committed|0
**Jan-22**
**Feb-22**
**Mar-22**
**Apr-22**
**May-22**
**Jun-22**
**Jul-22**
**Aug-22**
**Sep-22**
**Oct-22**
**Nov-22**
**Dec-22**
**Grand**
**Total**
**Committed Givers**
**58**
**57**
**59**
**55**
**57**
**56**
**54**
**56**
**54**
**55**
**55**
**56**
**56**
**Average Committed**
**34**
**34**
**34**
**35**
**35**
**35**
**36**
**34**
**34**
**34**
**34**
**34**
**34**
Committed Givers
Average Committed|0
**Jan-22**
**Feb-22**
**Mar-22**
**Apr-22**
**May-22**
**Jun-22**
**Jul-22**
**Aug-22**
**Sep-22**
**Oct-22**
**Nov-22**
**Dec-22**
**Grand**
**Total**
**Committed Givers**
**58**
**57**
**59**
**55**
**57**
**56**
**54**
**56**
**54**
**55**
**55**
**56**
**56**
**Average Committed**
**34**
**34**
**34**
**35**
**35**
**35**
**36**
**34**
**34**
**34**
**34**
**34**
**34**
Committed Givers
Average Committed|
|---|---|---|---|
||**Grand**
**Total**|**56**|**34**|
||**Dec-22**|**56**|**34**|
||**Nov-22**|**55**|**34**|
||**Oct-22**|**55**|**34**|
||**Sep-22**|**54**|**34**|
||**Aug-22**|**56**|**34**|
||**Jul-22**|**54**|**36**|
||**Jun-22**|**56**|**35**|
||**May-22**|**57**|**35**|
||**Apr-22**|**55**|**35**|
||**Mar-22**|**59**|**34**|
||**Feb-22**|**57**|**34**|
||**Jan-22**|**58**|**34**|
||0|**Committed Givers**|**Average Committed**|
**32** Holy Cross Church, Greenford
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7 6 13 25 7
Grand Total
6 6 12 27 6
Dec-22
6 6 12 26 6
Nov-22
6 6 12 26 6
Oct-22
6 6 12 25 6
Sep-22
£0-£10
6 7 11 26 7
Aug-22
£10-£25
7 6 11 24 7
Jul-22
£25-£50
7 6 13 24 7
Jun-22
£51-75
7 6 13 25 7
May-22 > £100
7 5 14 23 7
Apr-22
7 6 15 24 8
Mar-22
7 5 14 24 8
Feb-22
Graph D-Holy Cross PCC-Standing Orders Unrestricted Funds-Total 2022 £23,180
7 5 16 23 8
Jan-22
30 25 20 15 10 5 0 > £100 £51-75 £25-£50 £10-£25 £0-£10
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5,618
Q4 2022
5,672
Q3 2022
5,899
Q2 2022
5,993
Q1 2022
6,233
Q4 2021
6,468
Q3 2021
6,849
Q2 2021
6,977
Q1 2021
7,113
Q4 2020
7,338
Q3 2020
7,363
Q2 2020
7,729
Q1 2020
7,864
Q4 2019
Graph E-Holy Cross PCC-Standing Orders 2019 to 2022
7,860
Q3 2019
7,851
Q2 2019
7,747
Q1 2019
9,000 8,000 7,000 6,000 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 1,000 0
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**34** Holy Cross Church, Greenford
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803 -
2,000 2,803 5,055 2,516 18,960 21,476
£ £ £
Total Funds 2021 Total Funds 2021 Total Funds 2021
201 1,000 2,641 3,842 5,273 2,184 18,960 21,144
£ £ £
Total Funds 2022 Total Funds 2022 Total Funds 2022
46 46
- - -
1,000 2,641 3,641
£ £ £
Restricted Funds Restricted Funds Restricted Funds
201 - - 201 5,273 2,138 18,960 21,098
£ £ £
Unrestricted Funds Unrestricted Funds Unrestricted Funds
Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31st December 2022 All other giving/voluntary receipts Donations-Other Ealing Deanery Diocese of London Utility grant During grants of were received from the London Diocese to be used for energy usage, and Ealing Deanery for internal noticeboards. Gift Aid recovered Gift Aid recovered Gift Aid paid during the year included amounts in respect of prior years. Gift aid reclaimable as at 31-12-2022 of £8,000 is expected to be paid during 2023. 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.
5 6 7
Notes
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- - - - - - - -
£
Total Funds 2021
- - - - -
1,000 2,641 3,641
£
Total Funds 2022
- - - - -
1,000 2,641 3,641
£
Restricted Funds
- - - - - - - -
£
Unrestricted
Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31st December 2022 Mission and donations Receipts Mothers Union Ealing Deanery Diocese of London Utility grant Payments Mothers Union Young People in the Parish Messy Church Event Missions are specific appeals where funds are collected by the PCC are then paid onto the appeal body. Messy Church and Mothers Union both have funds held by the PCC on their behalf. The balances held as at the year end 31 December 2022 are detailed in note 20.
8
Notes
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**36** Holy Cross Church, Greenford
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- 550 550
2,026 10,218 3,056 1,211 16,510
£ £
Total Funds 2021 Total Funds 2021
862 - 862 268 11,413 2,979 - 14,660
£ £
Total Funds 2022 Total Funds 2022
- - - - - - - -
£ £
Restricted Funds Restricted Funds
862 - 862 268 -
11,413 2,979 14,660
£ £
Funds
f 20
Unrestricted Unrestricted
14
Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31st December 2022 Activities for generating funds Quiz Night(s) 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 (3) A local musical band group and (4) Kumon Tutors. During 2022 the Holy Cross Under Fives pre school closed. Another Pre School has expressed interest in utilising the space, commencing in 2023, subject to agreement.
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Notes
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517 62,484 63,001 18,767 1,356 2,346 1,017 468 2,230 26,184 4,026 3,824 5,647 1,023 252 3,995 18,767
£ £ £
2021 2021
564 52,065 52,629 16,679 2,529 7,184 1,119 204 823 28,538
£ £
2022 2022
- - - - - - - - - -
£ £
Restricted Funds Restricted Funds
564 52,065 52,629 16,679 2,529 7,184 1,119 204 823 28,538 4,267 4,345 6,103 489 463 1,012 16,679
£ £ £
Funds Funds
Unrestricted Unrestricted
Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31st December 2022 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
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Notes
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**38** Holy Cross Church, Greenford
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- 20 861 628
1,200 4,280 1,962 7,442 5,869 5,889 1,489
£ £
Total Cost 2021
Total Funds 2021
- 995 - - - 962 962
9,480 10,475 7,639 7,639
£ £
Total Cost 2022
Total Funds 2022
Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31st December 2022 Capital Projects Church Roof Repairs Church Drain 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
13 14
Notes
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- 569 - - -
1,268 7,194 8,462 (569)
£ £
Total Funds 2021 Total Funds 2021
400 - - - - -
1,806 8,000 10,206
£ £
Total Funds 2022 Total Funds 2022
Parochial Church Council of the Parish of Greenford Magna
Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31st December 2022 Receivables Reclaimable VAT-Listed Place of Worship scheme Other Gift Aid Gift aid reclaimable as at 31-12-2022 of £8,000 is expected to be paid during 2023. 60 Club Funds Balance as at 1 January 2022 Funds received Payments made to Holy Cross PCC bank account Payments made Balance as at 31 December 2022 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.
15 16
Notes
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**40** Holy Cross Church, Greenford
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68,373 12,789 81,163 5,581 86,744 -15,000 11,482 83,226 -15,000 -9,700 58,525
£
Market Value
4,234 4,234 4,234 -680 3,554 -721 2,833
Total Shares
1,834 1,834 1,834 1,834 1,834 475,000
£
Unrestricted
Total Funds 2021
The Paul Hewish Legacy
77 77 77 77 77 625,000
£
Legacy
Restricted
The Miriam Turner Total Funds 2022
854 854 854 854 854
The Beth
Morris Legacy Unrestricted
1,469 1,469 1,469 -680 789 -721 68
Fund
PCC Church Unrestricted
The Holy Cross Improvements
Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31st December 2022 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 Sold During the year Market movement in valuation Number of Shares as at 31st December 2022 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 2022 the PCC adjusted the market valuation for the property based on a high level review of the local market. The PCC consider the freehold property is owned by the Diocese of London, with the PCC acting as manging agents and receiving rental income.
17 18
Notes
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- 907 321 488 627
3,995 1,746 5,741 13,027 1,589 1,000 2,641 20,600
£ £
C/Fwd
31-Dec-22
Total Funds 2021
- - - - - -
5,429 10,412 7,556 23,397 (212) (212)
£ £
Total Funds 2022 Market Valuation
- - - - -
(200) (200) (1,679) (2,079)
£
Payments
- - - - - -
1,000 2,641 3,641
£
Receipts
488 - - 627
13,227 1,107 1,801 2,000 19,250
£
B/Fwd
01-Jan-22
Parochial Church Council of the Parish of Greenford Magna
Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31st December 2022 Accruals and Other Creditors Diocese of London Church Fees Diocesan of London Parish Contributions Other Creditors The Diocese of London Parish Contributions represents two months of the 2022 common fund commitments. Restricted Funds Pamela Ingram Legacy-young people Messy Church Grant Miriam Turner Legacy-Investment Diocese Mothers Union Ealing Deanery London Diocese Utility Fund 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.
19 20
Notes
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**42** Holy Cross Church, Greenford
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200 500 500 13,523 10,000 250 410
£
Total Funds
Restricted Unrestricted Unrestricted Unrestricted Restricted Unrestricted Unrestricted Unrestricted
Year 2017 2017 2017 2018 2019 2021 2021
Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31st December 2022 Legacies Received in the period 2017-2022 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 31-12-2022, they consider the level of financial reserves as at 31-12-2022 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.
21 22
Notes
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## **Parish of Greenford Magna**
Holy Cross Church, Ferrymead Gardens, Greenford
**March 2023**