## **Basingstoke Town Chaplaincy Annual Report 2021** ## **Changing arrangements** Chaplains resumed their outdoor activities in early March as restrictions were lifted. As the year continued adjustments were made to visiting and meeting arrangements to conform with Government regulation and guidelines. Attendance at the Magistrates' Court resumed in July. ## **Activities** Chaplains in pairs walked around the streets of the town centre, in Eastrop Park and around the railway station forecourt. There were many meaningful conversations with people who were lonely, or just desperate to get out of doors. Gradually more visits were made to speak to shop workers who appreciated the resumption of visits. Chaplains were often told that they had been missed. Trading was reduced and some staff laid off, so those working were busier than before and felt more stress. At Christmas we distributed cards and token gifts to the shop staff we visit. We developed friendships with members of other faiths. We were able to support individuals through some difficult times involving unexpected deaths, medical issues, family concerns and employment matters. Chaplains engaged in various civic events during the year, including the Holocaust Memorial Day, Remembrance Sunday service, the Mayor's meeting with local faith groups active in the community and also some events organised by churches. We offered to pray for people and were often asked to pray. We attended events at a local care home and engaged with residents on an individual basis. ## **Chaplains** There are 18 Chaplains, of whom 14 were active most of the year. They completed 1,240 hours of activity which included 156 hours being present in the Magistrates' Court although fewer cases were heard in person. We recorded 5,640 significant conversations during the year. There were a further 528 hours of support work provided voluntarily, supplementing the work of the part time administrator. We maintained the cohesion of the team when we were unable to meet in person with at least one prayer meeting a week on Zoom. This was very well attended and we were able to support one another and pray for those who had asked for prayer. Later, we held occasional review meetings in the office and two picnics in the park on summer afternoons. When restrictions were lifted we met regularly for discussion and prayer in the office. We also ran a catch-up training day in November to review what we had been doing and discuss issues. Several chaplains did specific training courses; one was run by Salisbury diocese and a listening course was run for new chaplains and as a refresher. We welcomed four chaplains who joined us, completed training and were inducted. Several people left the Chaplaincy for work or health reasons or because they moved from Basingstoke. We marked the completion of their services and thanked them. Chaplains were supported with regular reviews of their work. ## **Publicity** Our Facebook page was improved and we received publicity from local newspapers. One Church Basingstoke also promoted our activities. Contact with our supporters was maintained but we were unable to visit any of our supporting churches. ## **Support** We are thankful that most of our funding is from individuals and several local churches By their generosity we meet our needs. We appreciated support from the local Rotary Club to obtain more uniforms, and anonymous donation of masks with our logo embroidered on them. Four Lanes Trust provided funds for cards to enable us to keep contact with people in the shops. We maintained our links with the IBEX South and Winchester City Chaplaincy. ## **Engagement in community** We plan to continue to engage with the community as much as possible but this depends on the number of chaplains and amount of time they give. We continue to look for opportunities to work at the railway station and to take up the opportunities to engage with individuals in care homes. We would also like to re-establish closer links with churches so that chaplains can encourage people to engage with their local church or participate in programmes they run. ## **Trustees** Initially, trustee meetings were on Zoom but we then met in person. We welcomed Dr. Rema Edicula a as trustee in March 2021. Between meetings trustees were kept informed and they often joined prayer meetings, so receiving information and engaging with chaplains. **John Hayward Chair of Trustees** **April 2022** CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Receipts and payments accounts CC16a Forthe per6fMJ from Section A Receipts and payments ilnrestricted funds End0￿￿￿ent funds Restricted lunds I | Total funds Last yéar to th• n•arn8t to th• Mai•st£ toth• n•ar•st tothB n•ar•st £ A1 ReGeipt5 7.206 2.702 170 1.649 2SO Donation5 fyom local churches Sundry donatioThs 2.702 2.702 1,60B 1.608 (Xher income Sub total(Gross income forARI A2 Asset and investment sales, (see tsblel. Sub total Total receipts 11.914 11,977 A3 Payments Consumab￿5 and sundry rt8m8 Mainlenan 269 269 49 505 236 6.940 5.220 S,220 4.360 329 558 433 55 4,368 329 558 433 55 4,368 314 Insurance Equipment her payménls (nots 31 795 Sub total 13.82 A4 Asset and investment purchases. (see tsblel Sub total Totalpayments 11,2BI 11,281 13,826 Net of racèipt￿fpèyMentsJ A5 Transfers between fund$ A6 Cash funds last year Ènd Cash funds this yèar end 633 633 1,849 1,968 2.601 273 2.241 2,B74 4,090 2,241 273 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unr8Stricted funds Restricted fund5 Endowment funds to n•amst£ Calegories Details to n•ar05t£ B1 Cash fund5 G•n8ralfuThl 2.601 V3 Total cash funds 2,601 273 CCXX R1 accounts ISSI 1110212022 ar￿ P*m?nts Unre8trlct8d funds Restrlcted funds Endowment funds Details io nearesr £ neore$i£ B2 Othar monètary assets Fund to which a#s•t Cosi Iooionall Cument value Details B3 Investment assets Fund to whlch a6Sèt b•long• General Curr•ntvalu Details 84 Assets retained for the charity's own use C￿p￿en$ and peripheia Avequipmeni Gener&1 OfNeÈluiniiure General T•lephones G*n•ral Unrfarm C6nwal Fund to whlch Ilability r•latss Arnountdu Whqn du• Details BS Liabilities Électricity charg@s InDt8 21 G8nBial Tel8phon8 and bioadband contract G8n8ial ￿eb￿le conliact GenEial Signèd by tsn9 or two tius199¥ on beha Of all Iht Ifu$iees Signature Print N2me Date of approval J HAYWARD 17 17/c 5111 J E SAUNDERS CCXX R2 accounts ISSI 1110212022 8aslngstoke Town Chapl•incy Suite 1, Paddington House, Festival Place, Basingstoke, RG21 7LJ 01256 842232 admin@basingstokelownchaplaincy.org.uk www.basingstoketownchaplaincy.org.uk gourco (registered charity number 1160005) 1. Our rent for 2021 was less than for 2020 since the 2020 figurè included a delayed partial pay- ment lor 2019. 2. The Utilities lolal of £558 inclLJdes £226 for Electricity (including charges lor October lo Decem- ber of 2020 bul excluding charges lor October to December 20211 and £245 lor Telephone and Broadband. Included are website charges of £86 lor 2020 paid in 2021. 3. Oth8r expenditure of £54 was incurred on Ihe purchase of a leaving gift for a long standing chaplain. No payments were made from the restricted fund lor Platform Pastors as this project is currently on hold. 4. As we do not have a credit or debit card for the charity, certain Items lor the Chaplaincy were purchased by individuals from Iheir own funds and reimbursed accordingly. Overall, the follow- ing expenses were refunded to the persons below.. J, Hayward Ilrusteel - £200 - including £51 from petty cash E. Ham ladministralorl - £503 - including £80 from petty cash J E Saunders Treasurer 7 March 2021 BasingstokeTown ChaplaincyTrust is a Re8lStered Charity. Number.. I16￿15 ReElStered Office.. Suite I, Paddin8ton House. Feshval P13ce, B3sing5toke. RG217U Member otthe Alliance of TTh¥n & Citychaplal￿le5