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The Parish of Heston Trustees Annual Report 2020

The PCC of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St. Leonard’s Heston Charity No: 1159915

Trustees Annual Report for the Year ended 31[st] December 2020

Administrative and Legal Information

St Leonard’s church is situated in the suburban village of Heston in Middlesex and is part of the Diocese of London in the Kensington Episcopal Area in the Hounslow Deanery

Ecclesiastical Parish St Leonard’s Church, Heston Heston Road, Heston, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW5 0RD Vicarage Address St Leonard’s Vicarage, 147 Heston Road, Heston Road, Heston, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW5 0RD Incumbent The Reverend Sandra McCalla Assistant Curate/SSM The Reverend Canon John Kafwanka (until Nov 2020) Assistant Curate/SSM The Reverend Davidson Solanki Youth Minister Miss Nikkita Robert Churchwardens Miss Dawn Rabin, Miss Sue Buckle Treasurer Mr William Bessell PCC Secretary Miss Caroline Darvill Lay Chair Miss Dawn Rabin

Elected Members of the Parochial Church Council

Mr William Bessell Miss Dawn Britton Miss Caroline Darvill Miss Marcelle Hastick Mr Jeff McCalla Mrs Dianne Roberts

Ex Officio Members of the Parochial Church Council Clergy The Reverend Sandra McCalla (Chair) The Reverend Canon John Kafwanka (SSM) The Reverend Davidson Solanki (SSM) Safeguarding Officer Ms Caroline Chamberlain Treasurer Mr William Bessell Children’s Champion Mrs Wendy Rochester Deanery Synod Rep(s) Mrs Joanne Merry Independent Examiner Data Developments Wolverhampton Science Park Creative Industries Centre Glaishier Drive, Wolverhampton West Midlands, WV10 9TG

Bankers National Westminster Bank, Hounslow Branch 275-277 High Street Hounslow, Middlesex TW3 1EG

Barclays Bank, High Street, Hounslow, Middlesex 210 High Street, Hounslow, Middlesex TW3 1DL

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Contents

Contents
page
1. Title page 1
2. Administrative and Legal Information 2
3. Contents 3
4. Vicar’s Statement and Review of the Year 4
5. Structure, Governances and Management 5-6
6. Objectives and Activities 7
7. Achievements and Performance 8
8. Treasurer 8
9. Church Wardens 9
10. Electoral Roll 9
11. Deanery Synod 10-12
12. Safeguarding 13
13. Youth and Children’s Ministry 13-14
14. Fundraising 14-15
Online
‘100’ Club
Church Shop
Books & Stamps
15. Other Reports 15-16
Interfaith
Christian Aid
Archivist

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Vicar’s Statement and review of the Year

This is has been a rather unprecedented year that none of us could have foreseen. The year began well but in February we learned of a strange new virus that was causing concern in China - little did we know then that there would be a world wide pandemic. In March we had to close our Church buildings and embarked upon ‘online worship.’ It was the very first time (perhaps since the second world war) that Easter Day service in Church was suspended as we adapted to the challenge of worshipping online.

The pandemic notwithstanding we still managed to continue to live out our vision statement by striving to be more Christ centred being confident about the good news of our Lord Jesus Christ; welcoming by being creative in the way we extend the love of Christ to all and Community focused by being compassionate in our outreach to friends and neighbours sharing Christ's love and hospitality in our community. Most of this outreach had to take place through our website, through pastoral telephone calls and by post. As a community of faith we all did our best to look out for each other with each member being in contact with at least one person.

Throughout the year, Nikkita our youth and children’s Minister ran an online youth Bible Study which proved quite a hit with our young people and some of their friends. Videos were also produced for local schools to use as part of their assemblies as school visits in church were prohibited. Our ministry and outreach to primary school aged children in particular was successfully maintained through Messy ‘Church’ videos and craft materials being supplied.

During the summer Fr. Davidson Solanki was ordained Deacon at St. Paul’s Cathedral and formally joined us as our Curate. He soon ‘rolled up his sleeves’ and joined us for online Compline (which he continues to lead) and also helped Fr. Ken and myself to run our online Advent Bible Study. In November we bade farewell to Fr. John as he and his family began a new ministry when he took up a new post as the Vicar of St Augustine’s, Whitton. He is still missed but we are happy for him and so grateful for his time with us.

Throughout the year we have lost many of our friends and loved ones, some due to the virus and others due to natural causes. In 2020 we said farewell to Ruby Sangster, Don Palmer and Ruth Buckle, stalwart members of our congregation, as they passed to glory. We thank God for the blessing their lives have been whilst they were here with us.

We continue to thank God for His many, many blessings. I would like to take this opportunity to extend my personal note of thanks to Fr. Davidson and Fr. Ken for all their support and encouragement, especially during my compassionate leave, and also to all who have faithfully and diligently served on the PCC. On behalf of the whole congregation, thank you for all that you do.

Mother Sandra

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Structure, Governances and Management

The Parochial Church Council is a corporate body established by the Church of England and operates under the ‘PCC’ Powers Measures of 1956

The PCC was registered as a charity on 13[th] January 2015 Charity reg no 1159915

Heston PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent in promoting the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the church, pastoral, evangelism, social and ecumenical. It also has maintenance responsibilities for the fabric of the church complex.

The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. All church attendees and Parish members are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC if they have registered for six months prior to the APCM and are over 16 years of age, or in the case of a new roll have been on the old roll for the required rulings.

With the incumbent the PCC should look after individual people, tell people the ‘Good News’, help the poorer members of society and those suffering from racial, economic and other injustices, and should encourage good relations with other Christian denominations.

The PCC should consider and discuss matters concerning the Church of England or any other matters of religious or public interest. It is not the role of the PCC to declare doctrine as this is covered under CANON A 5, when the Church of England or Parliament declares the doctrine.

The PCC should make known and put into effect any provisions made by the Diocesan Synod or the Deanery Synod, but without prejudice to the powers of the Council on any particular matter. Also, give advice to the Diocesan Synod and the Deanery Synod on any matter referred to the Council and raise such matters as the Council consider appropriate with the Diocesan Synod or Deanery Synod, thus showing the link between the PCC, the Deanery Synod and the Diocesan Synod.

The PCC also has duties concerning the maintenance of the Church building, churchyard, for the contents of the Church, a five-year Quinquennial inspection, insurance, annual inspections, terrier, inventory and log book, other property matters, the conduct of financial affairs of the Parish and rights respecting female priests.

Whilst members of the PCC cannot be expected to know all the rules and legal implications of certain fields but would be expected to seek advice before any discussions and decisions made. This could involve such things as health and safety, discrimination legislation, child protection, church appointments, church services and property conveyancing.

The PCC operates through a number of committees which meet between meetings of the PCC; Standing and Finance, Stewardship, Hall and Fabric, Social, Child Protection, Archivist and Synod.

The PCC acknowledge and accept their collective responsibility that proper financial books and records are kept, adequate control systems in place to safeguard the assets and the format and content of the financial statement.

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Risk Management

Major risks to which the PCC were exposed were reviewed and systems and procedures in place designed to manage these risks were established some time ago. However, a review of all our procedures (in particular regarding financial) took place during 2018 and is on-going.

Safeguarding Policies

St Leonard’s PCC has used every endeavour to comply with its 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. A copy of the House of Bishop’s guidance is included here for ease of reference.

Child Protection

The Church of England, in all aspects of its life, is committed to and will champion the protection of children and young people both in society as a whole and in its own community. It fully accepts, endorses and will implement the principle enshrined in the Children Act 1989, that the welfare of the child is paramount. The Church of England will foster and encourage best practice within its community by setting standards for working with children and young people and by supporting parents in the care of their children. It will work with statutory bodies, voluntary agencies and other faith communities to promote the safety and well-being of children and young people. It is committed to acting promptly whenever a concern is raised about a child or young person or about the behaviour of an adult, and will work with the appropriate statutory bodies when an investigation into child abuse is necessary. The Church of England is committed to encouraging an environment where all people and especially those who may be vulnerable for any reason are able to worship and pursue their faith journey with encouragement and in safety. Everyone, whether they see themselves as vulnerable or not, will receive respectful pastoral ministry recognising any power imbalance within such a relationship.

Safeguarding Adults

All church workers involved in any pastoral ministry will be recruited with care including the use of the Criminal Records Bureau disclosure service when legal or appropriate. Workers will receive training and continuing support. Any allegations of mistreatment, abuse, harassment or bullying will be responded to without delay. Whether or not the matter involves the church there will be cooperation with the police and local authority in any investigation. Sensitive and informed pastoral care will be offered to anyone who has suffered abuse, including support to make a complaint if so desired: help to find appropriate specialist care either from the church or secular agencies will be offered. Congregations will often include people who have offended in a way that means they are a continuing risk to vulnerable people. The risks will be managed sensitively with the protection of adults and children in mind.

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Objectives and Activities

The prime objective of the PCC is the promotion of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to the doctrines and practices laid down by the Church of England and Parliament under the PCC (powers) Measure of 1956.

Ministerial and Missional Objectives

Fabric and Structural Objectives

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Achievements and Performances

Church Attendance

There were 101 parishioners on the Electoral Roll, of which 61 resided in the Parish. Most of our services had to take place online. We briefly worshipped in Church over the Summer before yet another Lockdown was necessary.

Governance

The full PCC met five times during the year with committees meeting in between and their deliberations discussed by the full PCC.

We have continued our promotion of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, special Sundays, Lent and Advent Courses, Morning Prayer, Fundraising, Mission work (mainly through collections), maintenance of our property and grounds, continued Christian life with our Youth Church and Lent and Advent worship and study.

Financial Report

Please refer to the Independently Examined Financial Report with financial details for 2020. We employ the services of a book-keeper, Mr Kevin Ogilvie of Charity Bookkeeping to provide financial information and keep the books in order on behalf of the Trustees.

Treasurer’s Report

This year was, hopefully, unique. Due to the restrictions on public gatherings and worship our parish lost much of its income, especially income from renting the parish hall and collections in services, which together were about £21,000 less than last year. We were unable to find savings on expenditure to match, but we did manage to reduce expenditure by about £8,000 compared to last year. Our investments delivered as much income as last year, roughly £47,000, so without including gains on our investments and legacies our operating deficit for the year increased from (£102,000) to (£115,000) this year.

Our investments rose in value by about £109,000 and we were the beneficiary of legacies totalling over £171,000 in the year. These sources more than compensated for our operating deficit and meant that the parish ended the year around £165,000 wealthier that last year with net assets of £2.2 million.

For the future, if the parish is not to depend on substantial legacies, we need to make efforts to increase our income and reduce any avoidable or unnecessary expenditure.

William Bessell FCCA, PCC Treasurer

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Warden’s Report

2020 has been a rather difficult year. In January 2020 our Church was broken into. Thieves broke our wonderful Crabbe Window to gain access, using bibles & service books to build a step in the moat to climb through the broken window. Sue, David Sewell & myself attended site to make safe the building. Police forensics attended, but as the thieves wore gloves, were unable to find any fingerprints.

In March 2020 the World face the start of a pandemic that sadly took the lives of thousands of people. Lock-down was introduced which closed places of worship, schools & work places. People were left alone, afraid to venture out to go shopping relying on the

good will of others for ‘food packages’. When we were permitted to re-open, albeit for a few months, Mother Sandra, Father Ken & Father Davidson measured out the seating to work out how many people we could ‘safely’ admit under the social distancing rules; sectioning off the pews with tape for seating ‘bubbles’. We had stewards overseeing track & trace, seating & welcome (who also ensured we did not admit too many people); & music during the worship was via a collection of CD’s played over our PA.

April 2020 saw the retirement of Lynda Hardy ‘our temporary’ organist of 30 years. We thank Lynda for her years of service & commitment. Due to lock-down our APCM was delayed until 18[th] October where Sue & I were accepted back as Church Wardens; until the 2021 APCM. In December, to enable us to have both a Midnight Mass & Christmas Day Service, Caroline Darvill & myself cleaned the pews early in the morning on Christmas Day. It was wonderful being with Church Family for Advent & Christmas tide.

We pray for the continued safety of our Church Family & friends & look forward to the day we can have a full Church without social distancing where we can worship with ‘live’ music & singing.

Dawn Rabin & Sue Buckle

Electoral Roll Officer’s Report

There were 104 people on the Electoral Roll in January 2020 (62 of whom resided in the Parish).

I regret 2 parishioners have died: Mrs Ruth Buckle, and Mr Donald Palmer. Mrs Linda Chater resigned.

(There were no new members on the Electoral Roll)

There are, therefore, now 101 people on the Electoral Roll (61 whom reside in the Parish)

Vera Sewell 14.01.2020

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Deanery Synod

Rev Richard Frank shared plans for the Deanery mission which was planned from 7th June to 5th July.

The Bishop wanted to visit all of the deaneries Deanery Synod 2020 The year started with a meeting at St. Leonard’s on Wednesday 12th February. We talked about plans to commemorate Joseph Banks and the Lent course and this is the time for Hounslow. Various churches described events that they run. These included an auction of promises, an Eden Project street party, wellness day, healing cafe, lunches and a Christmas tree festival. This was the final meeting for Rev Richard as he then moved to the new post as Archdeacon of Middlesex in April. Rev Sarah Guinness is now the Hounslow Area Dean. Due to Covid-19, the next Deanery synod meeting was via zoom on 9th December. Sarah Introduced the Hounslow Deanery champions:

Martine commented that this year has strongly overlapped with community engagement due to the challenging events. However the events this year have encouraged people to think innovatively from services held outside, Christmas boxes, or even just phoning people and connecting with our neighbours. The requirements of the pandemic have encouraged people to up skill in terms of technology. The challenge now is how we disciple those we have reached. This is a true opportunity for lay people to come forward to help with evangelism work. The ground has been prepared during this year and we can use all this to help people to come to Jesus.

Youth Champion Zoe Philips explained that during lockdown, a lot of youth ministry moved online and churches were called to adapt what they were doing to online ministry to move effectively reach young people.

‘2030 Mission’ was presented by Bishop Graham.

We had Capital Vision 2020, which was a vision for the diocese and started in 2015. As 2020 comes to an end with new diocese leadership in place, a vision for the next 10 years is needed. We want to look to the future and create goals that are flexible enough to cope with changing circumstances but inspiring enough to encourage the diocese to grow and develop.

During discussions this phrase became key; ‘For every Londoner to encounter the love of God in Christ.’ We are aware that we aren’t the only church in London and even that London doesn’t just cover the Diocese of London but we hope to work towards ensuring every Londoner comes to encounter God. This vision is being launched within context of the current COVID 19 pandemic, which has led to a time of suffering, mourning, but also re-imagining:

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The 2030 vision aims to provide a focus and framework for mission and ministry, seeing how the diocese support staff can assist and support parish mission. The key to this vision is Acts 2, the church as it was and as it could be. This is a picture of the church then and what we’d love for London to look like in the future. Ambitions for this vision have been taken from the 2020 vision and include;

A. Confident disciples

B. Compassionate communities

C. Creative Growth

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The priorities of the vision include:

Growing Younger - ‘Your young people shall see visions’ Acts 2:17. Bishop Graham commented that a lot of churches are aware of older populations with few young people. It’s important to ensure that the young are reached. Young people should be engaged with this. Parents should be supported in bringing up their children as Christians in a non Christian culture.

Growing Safer - ‘You have made known to me the paths of life’ Acts 2:28. We know we have not done enough to prevent or respond to past acts of abuse. We are sorry and must do better in:

Promoting a safer culture. Our responsibility to children and adults at risk. Responding to every safeguarding concern or allegation. Caring for victims/survivors of abuse.

Responding to those who may pose a present risk to others.

Growing more racially diverse - ‘From every nation under heaven …’ Acts 2:5. Combating Racism. We are diverse, from many cultures and backgrounds, speaking over 250 different languages. We need to examine our theology, structures, and appointments to see where we have colluded with racism and have failed to treat black, Asian, and other people of colour justly. We need to say sorry and make real change. We need to be a community where people from diverse cultural backgrounds can be visible and contribute at every level of leadership and governance.

o Buildings – we are blessed with a wide variety of buildings throughout the diocese. o Finance.

Fred Mitchell advised of the changes going on in the deanery in the last month including; St Alban’s Acton Green has moved under Christ Church Turnham Green. St Peter’s Action Green has joined the Deanery as an Index Parish.

St George Hanworth is currently without a vicar but are being supported by the Archdeacon.

St Stephens Hounslow have a 3 year suspension on the living and Revd David Cloake is currently supporting the church during this time.

Brentford Parish is no longer a team ministry.

All Souls St Margaret’s is due to have a new minister by Easter 2021.

If anyone would like to join me at the Deanery Synod meetings, they are most welcome!

Jo Merry

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Safeguarding Officer’s Report

The purpose of Safeguarding at St Leonard’s is to promote the welfare and champion the wellbeing of children, young people, and vulnerable adults (those with care and support needs). As a PCC, we adopt the Diocese of London’s Safeguarding Policy (updated June 2018), and are supported by the Diocesan Safeguarding Team. Members of the PCC are undertaking online safeguarding training. Our Safeguarding Policy statement is available on the church website and is displayed in church.

DBS checks are carried out for members of the congregation working with children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Anyone wishing to take on this role should speak to Nikkita Robert (our Children’s and Youth Minister), or Jo Merry or Dawn Rabin (our DBSEvidence Checkers) about the process. All Disclosure and Barring checks are carried out online very securely through an organisation called ThirtyOne:Eight (formerly CCPAS: Churches' Child Protection Advisory Service). The name is taken from Proverbs chapter 31 verse 8: “Speak out for those who cannot speak”. A paper certificate, valid for five years, is issued to the applicant when successful.

In an uncertain and challenging year, the wonderful care and consideration shown by members of our congregation to others has been a godsend. Thank you, all.

Caroline Chamberlain – Safeguarding Officer

Children’s and Youth Ministry

Due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus (Covid-19), a few projects we were working on had to be placed on hold, such as our partnership with Heston Community School to create a mural and presentation for the Sir Joseph Banks event. As well as our youth hangouts!

Since being in lockdown we have created new initiatives such as Junior and Youth Church online. Following Roots on the web, we have created videos that go alongside the theme of each week. We’ve supplied craft ideas & videos, family sheets, colouring sheets and word-searches.

We also introduced Bible Study online every Thursday at 2pm, for 30mins – 40mins. We have been able to connect with a few young people who may not have attended every Sunday but began attending Bible Study weekly. We’ve covered topics such as our identity, giftings, having the full armour of God, understanding God’s love and His character whilst learning how to meditate on scripture.

We created our own youth Instagram, as a way to connect with our young people, share the good news and be able to post any relevant news that we may have to share.

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We were able to strengthen our school links during Harvest by curating a Harvest video for the kids to watch. In December, we still managed to outreach to our local community and local schools through having a Messy Christmas online. We supplied the crafts, packed them into different folders and curated YouTube Videos for the children to watch as we made the crafts together. In total we made 30 packs and 26 packs were taken!

Although, this has been an interesting season for us all, we are confident that the good news still needs to be shared and we are thankful for the ability to have stayed connected via online throughout this time.

A huge thank you to our Junior and Youth church leaders, who have also attended and supported our online Bible Studies and activities.

Nikkita Robert - Children’s and Youth Minister

Fund Raising

Online

Thank you to anyone who has supported our cause at easyfundraising.co.uk. For anyone not aware, there is an app that can be downloaded, or a website that can be used when online shopping. These retailers will donate to the church for no extra cost... I have found it very useful whether ordering pizza, booking hotels, shopping or buying train tickets. Everyday purchases have lead to the pounds adding up for St Leonard’s! Our cause can be found at https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/stleonardsheston/ If you would like to find out more, do ask me any time.

Jo Merry

‘100’ Club

The '100' Club is now entering its eleventh year since it re-started and every year it has been generously and willingly supported, thank you very much. Membership consists of one payment of £15.00 for the year for each number purchased. Any amount of numbers may be purchased by members of the congregation. This number(s) will normally be entered in 4 draws a year at Easter, Summer, Harvest and Christmas, with prizes each draw of £50, £30, £15 and £5.

Due to the Covid-19 restrictions and the church being closed for a time, this year was difficult. In 2020, 55 numbers were purchased by 36 people costing £825. After deduction of £400 prize money, £425 was donated to church funds.

I hope to start collecting late in 2021 when the church is open and numbers are back to normal. It will be decided then how many draws will be held and when, depending on support. Thank you for your ongoing support.

Vera Sewell

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Church Shop

Due to the Church being closed and numbers restricted, I was only able to open the shop at the beginning of the year. There being no tabletop sales or Summer Fete or Christmas Bazaar I was unable to offer our church goods to the wider community. We placed a new order for Jerusalem hand crosses as we had sold out and sold fifteen of them. They are always available should anybody need the comfort they give. I was also able to order some Advent Candles and Calendars for my regular 'customers' and thank them for their support. Lynda Hardy is still prolific at producing her books and they are still as popular. We made a small profit of £67 and hope to be able to sell more of our stock next year. Vera Sewell

Books & Stamps

We continue to hold an extensive stamp collection which we are in the process of getting valued so that we can sell them in 2021/22 hopefully by auction. Christine Harris has done a sterling job selling books over the years as part of fundraising thank you so much Christine for all your hard work.

Other Reports on further aspects of our life together

Interfaith

In April 2021 Hounslow Inter Faith group held its AGM on Zoom and celebrated 25 years since its foundation. Various speakers, including the Mayor and founding members, praised the work of the group in building understanding and friendship between diverse cultures and faiths. It was noted how quickly and ably several local faith communities had collaborated to provide food banks and hot meals to those in need during to the early days of the Covid-19 crisis. It was universally agreed that such groups, which aim to break down barriers and seek common ground are much needed in our diverse city, where people of colour still feel oppressed and misunderstood. Friendship, prayer, and peace were valued and supported and a commitment made to these, looking forward in hope to the future. Dianne Roberts – Interfaith Officer

Christian Aid

Christian aid week fell in Lockdown 1 last year and was disastrous to Christian Aid fund raising. They advised me to design and send out an e envelope which would then log donations from the parish. Unfortunately technical problems meant it didn’t work and log the giving against the Parish or my named e envelope - so I am unable to report how much was raised last May. However, I know how open hearted you are so thank you anyway, to those who donated this way. Harvest festival was held in late Sept with a few envelopes given out and the sum of £180 was raised then which was brilliant given the small numbers attending church and the financial impact of Covid-19 on our own church family. This year the fundamental need for clean water and sanitation has never been greater, given the need for hand washing in the Covid-19 pandemic. Many communities around the world still don't have access to clean water and this is the theme for Christian aid week 2021. Please give thanks to the Lord for our water, and our health & safety in the UK and give generously to others in need. Thank you.

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Archivists

Sir Joseph Banks - President of the Royal Society and founder of the Kew Gardens Collection is buried in St Leonard's Church. June 2020 was the anniversary of Sir Joseph Bank's death and a "working party" had met a number of times during 2019 to prepare for this event. The group was comprised of the Archivists, members of the congregation and members of the local community. Unfortunately, like other events across the UK, it had to be cancelled. When Sir Joseph died in June 1820, he stipulated in his will that he did not want a monument or marker of any kind, and that there should be no memorial made to his achievements. He further desired that his friends should not put themselves to the inconvenience of attending his funeral. In 1920 any acknowledgement of his centenary had to be cancelled due to the Spanish Flu Pandemic; and in 2020 Covid-19 has prevented any recognition of his death. Sir Joseph certainly seems to have got his wish! I wonder what 2120 will have in store?

Despite "lock-down" there have still been a number of enquiries regarding graves and registers etc. which have been able to be answered "remotely"

Lawson Cockcroft & Lynda Hardy

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Who’s Who 2020

Who’s Who 2020
Vicar
Assistant Curate/SSM		 The Rev’d Sandra McCalla
The Rev’d Canon John Kafwanka
The Rev’d Davidson Solanki
Churchwardens Dawn Rabin, Sue Buckle
PCC Members William Bessell, Dawn Britton, Marcelle Hastick,
Jeff McCalla, Dianne Roberts, Caroline Darvill
Deanery Synod Members Joanne Merry
PCC Secretary Caroline Darvill
Safeguarding Officer Caroline Chamberlain
Children’s Champion Wendy Rochester
Electoral Roll Officer Vera Sewell
PCC Treasurer and
Insurance Officer		 William Bessell
Director of Music Lynda Hardy
Archivists Lynda Hardy, Lawson Cockcroft
Vergers David Sewell, Caroline Darvill
Interfaith Officer
Sub Committees		 Dianne Roberts
Fabric & Maintenance Vicar & Churchwardens
Team Co-ordinators
Choir & Sacristan Dawn Rabin
Youth Church Wendy Rochester, Martha Kafwanka, Linda Dobson
Church Flowers Jean Thomas
Intercession Rota Christine Harris
Head Server/Serving Rota Joanne Merry
Cashing Up Rota Vera Sewell
Fundraising Christine Harris
Church Shop & 100 Club Vera Sewell
Christian Aid Dianne Roberts
Children’s Society Wendy & Jasmine Rochester

Staff: Parish Secretary - Sue Hoad; Youth & Children’s Minister - Nikkita Robert Who’s Who 2

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St Leonard’s Church Heston Road, Hounslow. TW5 0RD

Email: office@parishofheston.org

Website: www.parishofheston.org

Charity registration number: 115991

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The Parish of Heston

End of Year Financial Statements

Year ending 2020

Charity number 1159915

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Independent Examiner’s report

Accounts for the year ended 31[st] December 2020

Respective responsibilities of the P.C.C and the examiner

The P.C.C. members acting as the charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for the year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to:

Examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act

to follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and

to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of the Independent Examiner’s statement

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission and the guidance published in the PCC Accountability (The Charities Act 2011 and the PCC, 5[th] edition). An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with these records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required for an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner’s statement

In connection with my examination, no material matter has come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

Accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act, or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records

I have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Date: 18[th] May 2021

Signed:

Stephen Hendy

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Statement of Financial Activities

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funds
total funds
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Income from charitable activities
Other trading activities
Investments
Other income
Total income
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Expenditure on charitable activities
Other expenditure
Total expenditure
Net income / (expenditure) resources before
transfer
Transfers
Gross transfers between funds - in
Gross transfers between funds - out
Other recognised gains / losses
Gains / losses on investment assets
Gains on revaluation, fixed assets, charity's own use
Net movement in funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
Represented by
Unrestricted
General fund
Designated
All Saints Sale Fund
Bellringers
Fabric Fund
Friends of Heston
VDF
Restricted
All Saints Sale Fund
Fabric Fund
Kath Middleston
Sonia Vanstone Fund		 190,044
1,593
—
191,637
37,530
3,527
—
—
3,527
4,680
2,049
—
—
2,049
15,909
46,593
1,192
—
47,786
47,905
—
—
—
—
—
242,214
2,785
—
245,000
106,025
67
—
—
67
1,583
188,163
—
—
188,163
194,388
—
—
—
—
—
188,231
—
—
188,231
195,971
53,983
2,785
—
56,769
(89,946)
—
—
—
—
138,500
—
—
—
—
(138,500)
109,087
—
—
109,087
247,919
—
—
—
—
(20,000)
163,071
2,785
—
165,856
137,973
1,759,742
280,910
—
2,040,653
1,902,679
1,922,813
283,696
—
2,206,510
2,040,653
167,655
—
—
167,655
113,273
1,700,597
—
—
1,700,597
1,593,890
572
—
—
572
572
5,239
—
—
5,239
5,217
765
—
—
765
765
47,984
—
—
47,984
46,024
—
—
—
—
—
—
1,593
—
1,593
—
—
19,779
—
19,779
19,695
—
262,324
—
262,324
261,215

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Balance sheet

Class and code
Description		 This year
Last year
Fixed assets
6430
CCLA General Shares No 1
6431
CCLA Shares No 2
6432
CCLA Shares no 3
6450
Parish Office
6460
Equipment
Total Fixed assets
Current assets
6501
Nat West
6505
Barclays
6510
CCLA (CBF) deposit account
6590
Petty Cash
Z05
Accounts Receivable
Total Current assets
Liabilities
6699
Agency collections
Z04
Accounts Payable
Total Liabilities
Net Asset surplus(deficit)
Reserves
Excess / (deficit) to date
Z01
Starting balances
Z02
Gains/(losses) on investment assets
Z03
Gains/(losses) on reval of fixed assets
Total Reserves
Represented by funds
Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
Endowment
Total		 28,329
25,728
457,535
427,981
1,191,069
1,114,135
52,443
52,443
—
—
1,729,377
1,620,289
86,592
31,540
51,136
49,907
339,335
337,900
68
1,014
—
—
477,133
420,363
—
—
—
—
—
—
2,206,510
2,040,653
56,769
(89,946)
2,040,653
1,902,679
109,087
247,919
—
(20,000)
2,206,510
2,040,653
167,655
113,273
1,755,158
1,646,469
283,696
280,910
—
—
2,206,510
2,040,653

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Statement of assets and liabilities

This year
Last year
Tangible assets
CCLA General Shares No 1
General fund (Unrestricted) -
CCLA Shares No 2
All Saints Sale Fund (Designated) -
CCLA Shares no 3
All Saints Sale Fund (Designated) -
Parish Office
General fund (Unrestricted) -
Total for Tangible assets
Cash at bank and in hand
Nat West
Fabric Fund (Restricted) -
VDF (Designated) -
General fund (Unrestricted) -
Barclays
Bellringers (Designated) -
Friends of Heston (Designated) -
VDF (Designated) -
General fund (Unrestricted) -
CCLA (CBF) deposit account
All Saints Sale Fund (Designated) -
Fabric Fund (Designated) -
Kath Middleston (Restricted) -
Sonia Vanstone Fund (Restricted) -
Petty Cash
VDF (Designated) -
General fund (Unrestricted) -
Total for Cash at bank and in hand
Grand total		 28,329
25,728
28,329
25,728
457,535
427,981
457,535
427,981
1,191,069
1,114,135
1,191,069
1,114,135
52,443
52,443
52,443
52,443
1,729,377
1,620,289
1,593
—
42,842
40,905
42,156
(9,364)
86,592
31,540
572
572
765
765
5,142
5,142
44,657
43,428
51,136
49,907
51,992
51,772
5,239
5,217
19,779
19,695
262,324
261,215
339,335
337,900
—
(22)
68
1,036
477,133
420,363
2,206,510
2,040,653

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Fund movement by type

Opening
Incoming
Outgoing
Transfers Gains/losses
Closing
AllSaints - All Saints Sale Fund
Designated
Restricted
Sub-total for AllSaints
Bells - Bellringers
Designated
Sub-total for Bells
Fabric - Fabric Fund
Designated
Restricted
Sub-total for Fabric
Friends - Friends of Heston
Designated
Sub-total for Friends
Kath - Kath Middleston
Restricted
Sub-total for Kath
Sonia - Sonia Vanstone Fund
Restricted
Sub-total for Sonia
VDF - VDF
Designated
Sub-total for VDF
General - General fund
Unrestricted
Sub-total for General
Grand total		 1,593,890
219
—
—
106,487
1,700,597
—
—
—
—
—
—
1,593,890
219
—
—
106,487
1,700,597
572
—
—
—
—
572
572
—
—
—
—
572
5,217
22
—
—
—
5,239
—
1,593
—
—
—
1,593
5,217
1,615
—
—
—
6,832
765
—
—
—
—
765
765
—
—
—
—
765
19,695
83
—
—
—
19,779
19,695
83
—
—
—
19,779
261,215
1,109
—
—
—
262,324
261,215
1,109
—
—
—
262,324
46,024
1,960
—
—
—
47,984
46,024
1,960
—
—
—
47,984
113,273
240,012
188,231
—
2,600
167,655
113,273
240,012
188,231
—
2,600
167,655
2,040,653
245,000
188,231
—
109,087
2,206,510

Analysis of income and expenditure

Total
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment This year Last year
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
0101 - Gift Aid - Bank 7,925 — — — 7,925 7,918
0110 - Gift Aid - Envelopes 4,284 — — — 4,284 8,285
0201 - Other planned giving 1,229 — — — 1,229 3,187
0301 - Loose plate collections 558 — — — 558 1,932
0401 - Regular gift days — — — — — —
0410 - Giving through church boxes 53 — — — 53 256
0501 - One-off Gift Aid gifts 355 — — — 355 1,052
0510 - Gifts of quoted securities — — — — — —
0550 - Donations appeals etc 5,356 — — — 5,356 2,720
0551 - Donations for Flowers 30 — — — 30 30
0601 - Tax recoverable on Gift Aid — — — — — —
0701 - Legacies 167,931 1,960 1,593 — 171,484 12,139
0801 - Recurring grants — — — — — —
08A1 - Non-recurring one-off grants — — — — — —
0901 - Other funds generated 361 — — — 361 8
Total 188,084 1,960 1,593 — 191,637 37,530

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Income from charitable activities
0915 - 100 Club
0917 - Previous Treasurer Refunds
1101 - Fees for weddings and
funerals
1210 - Bookstall sales to promote
objectives
1230 - Church hall lettings -
objectives
Total
Other trading activities
0910 - Fundraising
0916 - Stock Sales
0920 - Sunday coffee
1220 - Bookstall sales - fund raising
1240 - Church hall lettings - fund
raising
1250 - Magazine income - advertising
1260 - Parish magazine sales
Total
Investments
1001 - Dividends
1020 - Bank and building society
interest
1030 - Rent from lands or buildings
Total
Other income
1310 - Insurance claims
1320 - Surplus - sales of fixed assets
3000 - Unidentifed Income
Total		 825
—
—
—
825
1,047
—
—
—
—
—
—
2,702
—
—
—
2,702
3,633
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
3,527
—
—
—
3,527
4,680
575
—
—
—
575
4,710
—
—
—
—
—
930
56
—
—
—
56
309
—
—
—
—
—
100
1,417
—
—
—
1,417
9,860
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
2,049
—
—
—
2,049
15,909
46,273
—
—
—
46,273
44,926
78
241
1,192
—
1,513
2,978
—
—
—
—
—
—
46,351
241
1,192
—
47,786
47,905
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
INCOME TOTAL 240,012
2,201
2,785
—
245,000
106,025

EXPENDITURE

Raising funds

aising funds
1701 - Fees paid to fund raisers — — — — — —
1710 - Costs of applying for grants — — — — — —
1720 - Costs of stewardship — — — — — 284
1730 - Costs of fetes & other events 67 — — — 67 1,163
1736 - Church Shop Purchases — — — — — 135
1740 - Investment management costs — — — — — —
Total 67 — — — 67 1,583
xpenditure on charitable activities
1731 - 100 Club Prize 395 — — — 395 410
1737 - Refreshments 159 — — — 159 —
1801 - Giving to missionary societies — — — — — —
1830 - Giving - relief and — — — — — —
development agencies

Expenditure on charitable activities

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1850 - Home mission — — — — — 274
1870 - Secular charities — — — — — 4,149
1880 - Community Outreach — — — — — 750
1901 - Common Fund 87,500 — — — 87,500 85,000
2001 - Assistant staff costs 15 — — — 15 63
2002 - Youth Worker Salary 22,131 — — — 22,131 25,098
2003 - Youth Worker Expenses 57 — — — 57 222
2004 - Youth Work 75 — — — 75 2,208
2005 - Junior Church 104 — — — 104 140
2050 - Salary of parish administrator 10,103 — — — 10,103 10,541
2051 - Staff Pension 2,426 — — — 2,426 2,155
2052 - Payrol Administration Fee 538 — — — 538 538
2101 - Working expenses of — — — — — 240
incumbent
2102 - Vicar's Discretionary — — — — — 1,022
Payments
2120 - Council tax 8,476 — — — 8,476 —
2130 - Parsonage house expenses — — — — — —
2140 - Water rates - vicarage 433 — — — 433 424
2145 - Parsonage - water — — — — — —
2150 - Vicar's telephone — — — — — —
2170 - Education — — — — — 102
2201 - Parish training and mission 13 — — — 13 106
2301 - Premeses running - insurance 7,414 — — — 7,414 6,174
2310 - Church office - telephone 1,450 — — — 1,450 1,691
2311 - Church Office Equipmnent 101 — — — 101 —
2312 - Churc office - supplies 1,277 — — — 1,277 1,099
2320 - Organ / piano tuning — — — — — —
2321 - Organist Fee 1,780 — — — 1,780 2,140
2325 - Verger Fees 300 — — — 300 480
2330 - Church maintenance 2,735 — — — 2,735 1,678
2331 - Cleaning 782 — — — 782 23
2335 - Lodge Purchases — — — — — 558
2336 - Lodge Rent 12,129 — — — 12,129 11,772
2337 - Lodge Gas 1,221 — — — 1,221 136
2338 - Lodge Electricity — — — — — 1,027
2339 - Lodge Insurance — — — — — 1,038
2340 - Upkeep of services 1,278 — — — 1,278 985
2345 - Flowers 338 — — — 338 908
2350 - Upkeep of churchyard 5,944 — — — 5,944 12,317
2360 - Administration 4,102 — — — 4,102 2,115
2361 - Bookkeeping 2,000 — — — 2,000 2,000
2362 - Previous Treasurer Expenses — — — — — —
2365 - Bank Charges 213 — — — 213 341
2370 - Visiting speakers / locums 419 — — — 419 322
2401 - Church running - electric 1,602 — — — 1,602 1,200
2410 - Church running - gas 4,078 — — — 4,078 4,277
2420 - Church running - water 123 — — — 123 175
2430 - Church running - oil — — — — — —
2440 - Church running - heating and — — — — — —
lighting
2501 - Magazine expenses — — — — — —
2510 - Bookstall costs — — — — — —
2520 - Hall running - Cleaning 1,017 — — — 1,017 3,616
2530 - Hall running - electricity 254 — — — 254 960
2540 - Hall running - gas 1,322 — — — 1,322 1,160
2550 - Hall running - insurance — — — — — —
2560 - Hall running - maintenance 4 — — — 4 198
2570 - Hall running - telephone — — — — — —
2580 - Hall running - water — — — — — —
2590 - Hall running - Caretaker — — — — — 140
2601 - Governance costs 2,400 — — — 2,400 2,400
examination/audit fee
2701 - Church major repairs - 1,440 — — — 1,440 —
structure
2710 - Church major repairs - — — — — — —
installation

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2720 - Church interior and exterior
decorating
2801 - Hall + major repairs - structure
2820 - Hall + major repairs -
installation
2830 - Hall + interior and exterior
decorating
2840 - Other PCC property upkeep
2901 - New building parsonage
house
2910 - New building house for curate
2920 - New building Church
2930 - New building Hall
Total
Other expenditure
1735 - Stock Purchases
4000 - Unidentified Expenses
Total		 —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
188,163
—
—
—
188,163
194,388
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
EXPENDITURE TOTAL 188,231
—
—
—
188,231
195,971
GRAND TOTAL 51,781
2,201
2,785
—
56,769
(89,946)

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Accounts for the year ended 31[st] December 2020

Respective responsibilities of the P.C.C and the examiner

responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The

2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to:

Examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act

to follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and

to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission and the guidance published in the PCC Accountability (The Charities Act 2011 and the PCC, 5[th] edition). An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with these records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required for an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

In connection with my examination, no material matter has come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

Accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act, or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records

I have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Date: 18[th] May 2021

Signed:

Stephen Hendy

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