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2022-12-31-accounts

Charity registration number 1159545

THE FRIENDS OF SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

THE FRIENDS OF SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Patron: HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh

Members' Council

Ms C Johnson Ms Jennifer Jones Ms Tessa Bartley Ms Margaret Busgith Ms M den Brinker Ms V Baines Mr J Benyon (Appointed 9 July 2022) Mr G Martin (Appointed 9 July 2022) Mr G Rowston (Appointed 9 July 2022) Ms S George (Appointed 9 July 2022) The Very Rev A Nunn, Dean of Southwark The Rev Canon M Rawson, Sub-Dean of Southwark Mrs K Dean

Charity number 1159545 Principal address Montague Chambers Montague Close LONDON SE1 9DA Independent examiner Kinnaird Hill Brunel House 1 Archers Court Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 6XG Bankers Natwest Bank plc 10 Souhwark Street London SE1 1TT HSBC Bank plc 1 Kings Parade Ditchling Road BRIGHTON BN1 6JT

THE FRIENDS OF SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL

CONTENTS

Page
Council Members' report 1 - 4
Independent examiner's report 5
Statement of financial activities 6
Balance sheet 7
Notes to the financial statements 8 - 16

THE FRIENDS OF SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL

COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

The members' council present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's [governing document], the Charities Act 2011 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019).

Objectives and activities

The Friends of Southwark Cathedral is a charitable incorporated organisation which was established on 9 December 2014 number 1159545. It is the successor to the unincorporated Friends of Southwark Cathedral organisation, registered charity number 279515. It has approximately 700 members.

The objects of the charity are the furtherance of any religious or other charitable purpose or purposes in connection with Southwark Cathedral and the maintenance repair and beautification of the Cathedral and its fabric and furnishings.

The charity invites applications from Southwark Cathedral for grants for specific projects which come within its objects.

Membership is available to anyone who wishes to join and who is committed to supporting the mission and enhancing the fabric of Southwark Cathedral. Throughout the Cathedral there are various places to collect Friends publicity and different ways in which members can join the organisation: through the Cathedral website, using an application form in Friends leaflets or via CAFdonate. Members are able to volunteer to support the charitable work of the Friends more regularly and in doing so will be offered a range of training requirements and opportunities for example safeguarding and first aid.

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COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

Achievements and performance

It was a joy for us to begin 2022 by starting our long awaited pilgrimage from Southwark to Canterbury Cathedral. As noted in previous years we had hoped to embark on this journey in May 2020 to mark Becket 2020, but it was not to be. Finally we decided to change the format of our pilgrimage and walk on the third Saturday of each month from January to September taking a stage each month. We were ably guided by our pilgrimage leaders Mike and Carolyn Lawson and Barbara Moss who took it in turns each month to keep us to the ancient route and encourage us as we steadily moved towards our destination. It was a huge celebration for us to arrive in Canterbury where we were met by The Friends of Canterbury Cathedral with welcoming refreshments and congratulations. Many friends had been made and more adventures were planned for 2023.

Other events took place during the year: a trip to Coventry Cathedral, our regular pop-up café supporting London Open Gardens Day, the Advent Tea and the popular Christmas Soiree at the Deanery.

We advertise our events widely to ensure they are provided for the public benefit and we welcome anyone who wishes to join the Friends. Our small focus group continued to meet remotely periodically throughout 2022 addressing various ways to recruit new members.

The Trustees continue to meet four times each year to discuss the financial management and overall direction of the Friends. Throughout the year all meetings were held in ‘mixed mode’ with some members at the Cathedral and others using Zoom to attend.

Several grants were given to the Cathedral most notably £10,000 to enable Luke Jerram’s art installation ‘Gaia’ to come to the Cathedral in October 2022. The Friends also gave a grant for Christmas trees for the Cathedral. The usual annual grants for Easter Eggs, flowers for Christmas and Easter and the cost of maintenance for the database were paid as usual.

During 2022 we received generous legacies from Mavis Fabling (£10,000) and Nancy Dance (£6,000). These were received without restriction and consequently were placed in the general funds.

In 2023 we will continue to concentrate our efforts on increasing the profile of the Friends and their online presence in order to enhance our membership numbers. We remain committed to supporting the Cathedral Chapter in its mission.

Financial review

It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained in the current account at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure. Any excess is placed in the deposit account. The members' council consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year.

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COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

Structure, governance and management

The members' council who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: Ms C Johnson

Mr C Patey (Resigned 9 July 2022) Ms Jennifer Jones Ms Tessa Bartley Ms Margaret Busgith Ms G Walker (Retired 9 July 2022) Ms S Hunt (Resigned 9 July 2022) Ms M den Brinker Ms V Baines Mr J Benyon (Appointed 9 July 2022) Mr G Martin (Appointed 9 July 2022) Mr G Rowston (Appointed 9 July 2022) Ms S George (Appointed 9 July 2022) The Very Rev A Nunn, Dean of Southwark The Rev Canon M Rawson, Sub-Dean of Southwark Mrs K Dean

Trustees are recruited from within the membership. When a place becomes available on the board of Trustees information is place in the Friends newsletter, the Cathedral weekly mailing, on the Cathedral website and on social media for both the Friends and the Cathedral inviting members to apply to become a Trustee. There are 12 members of the board plus the Dean and Sub-Dean who are ex-officio members. The Trustees elect a chair and treasurer from their number and the Friends Director holds the post of secretary to the Trustees.

Organisational Structure

Members of the charity are individuals who have paid an annual or life subscription and corporate bodies who have paid an annual subscription.

The management of the charity is the responsibility of the Council and the day to day running of the Charity is delegated to the Director Kathryn Dean.

The members of the Council who have served during the year and since the year end are set out on page 1.

The Council comprises a maximum of 12 members, who are Trustees, including:

The Council has power to co-opt trustees to fill any vacancies, but those co-opted must stand for election at the next Annual General Meeting. The Council appoints the Chairman, Treasurer, and Gift Aid Officer from among its members.

The Council advertises for new trustees in its Newsletter and the Director, Kathryn Dean, deals with all applications and the induction process for all successful appointees.

The Council meets a minimum of four times annually.

THE FRIENDS OF SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL

COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

The council members' report was approved by the Board of Members' Council.

.............................. Mrs K Dean Director Date: .............................................

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE MEMBERS' COUNCIL OF THE FRIENDS OF SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL

I report to the members' council on my examination of the financial statements of The Friends of Southwark Cathedral (the charity) for the year ended 31 December 2022.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the members' council of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared financial statements in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has now been withdrawn.

I understand that this has been done in order for financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.

Kinnaird Hill Chartered Certified Accountants

Brunel House 1 Archers Court Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 6XG

Dated: .........................

THE FRIENDS OF SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
Foundation
Fund
2022
2022
Notes
£
£
Income from:
Donations and
legacies
2
22,688
-
Charitable activities
3
19,009
-
Investments
4
15,351
-
Total income
57,048
-
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
5
1,068
-
Charitable activities
6
37,041
-
Other
11
60
-
Total expenditure
38,169
-
Net gains/(losses) on
investments
12
(27,206)
-
Net movement in funds
(8,327)
-
Fund balances at 1 January
2022
158,839
270,113
Fund balances at 31
December 2022
150,512
270,113
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
Foundation
Fund
2022
2021
2021
£
£
£
22,688
6,380
-
19,009
18,234
-
15,351
25,720
-
57,048
50,334
-
1,068
586
-
37,041
31,545
-
60
-
-
38,169
32,131
-
(27,206)
28,422
-
(8,327)
46,625
-
428,952
112,214
270,113
420,625
158,839
270,113
Total
2021
£
6,380
18,234
25,720
50,334
586
31,545
-
32,131
28,422
46,625
382,327
428,952

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

THE FRIENDS OF SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2022

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
14
Investments
15
Current assets
Debtors
16
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
17
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Income funds
Restricted funds - Foundation Fund
Unrestricted funds
2022
£
2,440
42,934
45,374
(1,020)
£
338
375,933
376,271
44,354
420,625
270,113
150,512
420,625
2021
£
2,440
23,947
26,387
(1,020)
£
446
403,139
403,585
25,367
428,952
270,113
158,839
428,952

The financial statements were approved by the Members' Council on .........................

.............................. ..............................
Ms C Johnson Ms V Baines
Chair Treasurer

THE FRIENDS OF SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

The Friends of Southwark Cathedral is a charitable incorporated organisation registered in England number 1159545.

1.1 Accounting convention

These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value, unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts.

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) issued on 16 July 2014 and with the Charities Act 2011.

1.2 Going concern

The accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis as the trustees believe that no material uncertainty exists. The trustees have considered the level of funds held, and the expected levels of income and expenditure for 12 months from authorising these accounts. The budgeted income and expenditure is sufficient with the level of reserves for the charity to be able to continue as a going concern.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are expendable, at the discretion of the members' council in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the members' council for a particular project. This does not legally restrict the members' council discretion to apply the fund in furtherance of the objects of the charity.

The designated fund, Friends Foundation Fund, represents funds set aside by the Council to provide annual endowment for the objects of the charity.

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by the donor or the trust deed.

1.4 Income

All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, there is sufficient certainty of receipt and so it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.

Donations are recognised when they have been communicated, with notification received in writing of both the amount and settlement date. In the event that a donation is subject to conditions that require a level of performance before the charity is entitled to the funds, the income is deferred and not recognised until either those conditions are fully met, or the fulfilment of those conditions is wholly within the control of the charity and it is probable that those conditions will be fulfilled in the reporting period.

Legacy gifts are recognised on a case by case basis following the granting of probate when the administrator/ executor for the estate has communicated in writing both the amount and settlement date. In the event that the gift is in the form of an asset other than cash or a financial asset traded on a recognised stock exchange, recognition is subject to the value of the gift being reliable measurable with a degree of reasonable accuracy and the title to the asset has been transferred to the charity.

Interest on funds held on deposit is included upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the Bank. Dividends are recognised once the dividend has been declared and notification has been received of the dividend due.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.5 Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that settlement will be required, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis. All expenses, including support costs and governance costs, are allocated or apportioned to the applicable expenditure headings in the statement of financial activities.

Grants payable are payments made to third parties in the furtherance of the charitable objects of the charity. In the case of an unconditional grant offer this is accrued once the recipient has been notified of the grant award. The notification gives the recipient a reasonable expectation that they will receive the grant. Grants awards that are subject to the recipient fulfilling performance conditions are only accrued when the recipient has been notified of the grant and any remaining unfulfilled conditions attaching to that grant are outside of the control of the charity.

Provisions for grants are made when the intention to make a grant has been communicated to the recipient but there is uncertainty as to the timing of the grant or the amount of grant payable.

The expenditure on charitable activities includes grants made, governance costs and other support costs as shown in note 6.

1.6 Tangible fixed assets

All assets costing more than £250 are capitalised and valued at historical cost. Depreciation is charged from the year of acquisition on equipment on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful life of four years.

Computers 25% on straight line basis

1.7 Fixed asset investments

Investments are initially recognised at their transaction value and subsequently measured at their market value as at the balance sheet date using the closing quoted market price. The statement of financial activities includes the net gains and losses arising on revaluation and disposal throughout the year.

The charity does not acquire, or use put options, derivatives or other complex financial instruments.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.8 Church Workers Pension Fund

Friends of Southwark Cathedral (PB 2014) participates in the Pension Builder Scheme section of CWPF for lay staff. The Scheme is administered by the Church of England Pensions Board, which holds the assets of the schemes separately from those of the Employer and the other participating employers. The Church Workers Pension Fund has a section known as the Defined Benefits Scheme, a deferred annuity section known as Pension Builder Classic and a cash balance section known as Pension Builder 2014

Pension Builder Scheme

The Pension Builder Scheme of the Church Workers Pension Fund is made up of two sections, Pension Builder Classic and Pension Builder 2014, both of which are classed as defined benefit schemes.

Pension Builder Classic provides a pension for members for payment from retirement, accumulated from contributions paid and converted into a deferred annuity during employment based on terms set and reviewed by the Church of England Pensions Board from time to time. Bonuses may also be declared, depending upon the investment returns and other factors.

Pension Builder 2014 is a cash balance scheme that provides a lump sum that members use to provide benefits at retirement. Pension contributions are recorded in an account for each member. This account may have bonuses added by the Board before retirement. The bonuses depend on investment experience and other factors.

There is no requirement for the Board to grant any bonuses. The account, plus any bonuses declared, is payable from members’ Normal Pension Age.

There is no sub-division of assets between employers in each section of the Pension Builder Scheme.

The scheme is considered to be a multi-employer scheme as described in Section 28 of FRS 102. This is because it is not possible to attribute the Pension Builder Scheme’s assets and liabilities to specific employers and that contributions are accounted for as if the Scheme were a defined contribution scheme. The pensions costs charged to the SoFA in the year are contributions payable (2022: £1,391, 2021: £1,390).

A valuation of the scheme is carried out once every three years. Pension Builder 2014 will be valued in relation to the lump sum payable to members at normal pension age. The most recent scheme valuation completed was carried out as at 31 December 2019. There is no requirement for deficit payments at the current time.

1.9 Realised gains and losses

All gains and losses are taken to the statement of financial activities as they arise. Realised gains and losses on investments are calculated as the difference between sales proceeds and their opening carrying value or their purchase value if acquired subsequent to the first day of the financial year. Unrealised gains and losses are calculated as the difference between the fair value at the year end and their carrying value. Realised and unrealised investment gains and losses are combined in the Statement of Financial Activities.

1.10 Contingent liabilities

A contingent liability is identified and disclosed for those grants resulting from:

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

2 Donations and legacies

**Unrestricted ** Unrestricted
funds funds
2022 2021
£ £
Donations and gifts 6,688 6,380
Legacies receivable 16,000 -
22,688 6,380

3 Charitable activities

Unrestricted
Unrestricted
funds funds
2022 2021
£ £
Subscriptions 16,053 14,983
Events income 2,956 3,251
19,009 18,234

4 Investments

**Unrestricted ** Unrestricted
funds funds
2022 2021
£ £
Income from fixed asset investment 15,351 14,250
Transfer from M&G - 10,000
Interest receivable - 1,470
15,351 25,720

5 Raising funds

**Unrestricted ** Unrestricted
funds funds
2022 2021
£ £
Fundraising and publicity
Staging fundraising events 1,068 586

THE FRIENDS OF SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

5 Raising funds

(Continued)

1,068 586

6 Charitable activities

Unrestricted Unrestricted
2022 2021
£ £
Staff costs 18,130 17,412
Depreciation and impairment 108 108
18,238 17,520
Grant funding of activities (see note 7) 13,380 9,525
Share of support costs (see note 8) 5,423 4,500
37,041 31,545

7 Grants payable

Unrestricted Unrestricted
2022 2021
£ £
Grants to Southwark Cathedral for:
Regular Commitments
Christmas Trees 250 68
Hospitality support to include Confirmation 428 1,763
Easter Eggs 236 -
Flowers (Christmas and Easter) 500 -
Special Grants
Camera for online services - 4,565
Precentors installation - 400
Sing in musicians - 600
Easter Day musicians 800 1,229
Gaia installation 10,176 -
Other 990 900
13,380 9,525

THE FRIENDS OF SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

8 Support costs

Support
costs
Governance
costs
£
£
Stationery, post and
telephone
2,306
-
Travel
64
-
Insurance
118
-
Other costs
1,511
-
Payroll
54
-
Conference
350
-
Independent examination
1,020
-
5,423
-
Analysed between
Charitable activities
5,423
-
2022
Support
costs
Governance
costs
£
£
£
2,306
1,557
-
64
474
-
118
112
-
1,511
1,017
-
54
120
-
350
200
-
1,020
1,020
-
5,423
4,500
-
5,423
4,500
-
2021
£
1,557
474
112
1,017
120
200
1,020
4,500
4,500

9 Members' Council

None of the members' council (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.

10 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2022 2021
Number Number
1 1
Employment costs 2022 2021
£ £
Wages and salaries 16,739 16,022
Other pension costs 1,391 1,390
18,130 17,412

There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.

THE FRIENDS OF SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

11 Other

**Unrestricted ** Unrestricted
funds funds
£ £
2022 2021
Bank charges 60 -

12 Net gains/(losses) on investments

Unrestricted Unrestricted Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2022 2021
£ £
Revaluation of investments (27,206) 28,422

13 Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxationof Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.

14 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets
Computers
£
Cost
At 1 January 2022 1,057
At 31 December 2022 1,057
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2022 611
Depreciation charged in the year 108
At 31 December 2022 719
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2022 338
At 31 December 2021 446

15 Fixed asset investments

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

15
Fixed asset investments
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2022
Valuation changes
At 31 December 2022
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2022
At 31 December 2021
16
Debtors
Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade debtors
17
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Accruals and deferred income
(Continued)
Listed
investments
£
403,139
(27,206)
375,933
375,933
403,139
2022
2021
£
£
2,440
2,440
2022
2021
£
£
1,020
1,020

18 Retirement benefit schemes

Defined contribution schemes

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.

The charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes was £1,391 (2021 - £1,390).

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

19
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
funds
Designated
funds
2022
2022
£
£
Fund balances at 31
December 2022 are
represented by:
Tangible assets
338
-
Investments
375,933
-
Current assets/(liabilities)
44,354
-
420,625
-
Total Unrestricted
funds
Designated
funds
2022
2021
2021
£
£
£
338
446
-
375,933
403,139
-
44,354
25,367
-
420,625
428,952
-
Total
2021
£
446
403,139
25,367
428,952