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2022-12-31-accounts

THE PARISH OF HOLY REDEEMER LAMORBEY ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL

Registered charity number 1160471

FOR THE YEAR ENDING

31[st] DECEMBER 2022

Incumbent: The Reverend Mell Jemmett

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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ

This year has been a fruitful one. We have worked hard to build back our Christian presence, worshipping life, community engagement and events. I have been amazed at how dedicated, resilient, positive and hopeful our church community have been amidst the post pandemic challenges we have faced. Even with reports across the national church of aging congregations and lack of volunteers plus changes in regular worship habits we have remained steady and welcomed new people into our intergenerational church family which has been a blessing indeed. There has been a great deal of courage, patience and faithfulness with which our church has tackled the challenges faced in the post covid period. A period where loss, tiredness, physical and mental health battles, social anxiety and isolation have affected all. Yet many gathered for a regular act of worship to share and witness to the hope of Christ and to support one another in their faith.

Many church leaders face the same challenges Moses did when he was charged with leading the people out of slavery into the promised land. A fair share of grumbling, hard times, change, uncertainty and uphill struggles mean more than a handful of strength, wisdom, perseverance and trust in God are needed. Looking ahead needs purpose and priority. It is a real answer to prayer that our financial stability through stewardship work, generous giving and the managing of expenditure has improved. Thank you to everyone who has made that happen by giving monthly, increasing it where you can and investing in your local church with generous hearts. Giving in love to nurture Holy Redeemer has been and will continue to be crucial if we are to build our future mission here. We give thanks to all our dedicated church role holders, our PCC, lay leaders and churchwardens. I thank you sincerely and our church family for all your efforts in loving witness and service to God.

So where do we go from here? What does God want us to do next as we journey ahead. Our focus as we go forward is building up our worshipping life, sharing and teaching the Good News of Jesus Christ. We pray for people, for seekers and believers to join us at Holy Redeemer. God answers but it is he who asks us “ are you ready? if they come? are you ready to share the Good News of Jesus Christ? What does this mean? It is all about welcome, opportunity, relationships, belonging, spiritual growth and service. Our focus now is to build our church with people in faith and service not just bricks and windows, so we are ready for this new life as we follow his call to grow.

So we must be ready to:

Be the good news of Jesus within us as we welcome and interact with others. Provide opportunities for people of various ages to learn about God.

Build in time and activities for relationships in Christ to flourish. Affirm one another in the Spirit so all feel a sense of belonging.

Commit to prayer and worship so we witness and grow in our Christian faith.

Give our time, gifts and talents in loving service to build up our church.

This coming year I pray that all will follow his call to witness, serve and grow in the name of Jesus. In the Gospel of John, we are assured that Jesus came to us ‘not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him’

Yours in Christ,

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This Annual Report has been produced in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 1903, in preparation for the Annual Parochial Church Meeting. It covers the life of the Parish of The Holy Redeemer, Lamorbey, throughout the year 2022. The report sets out in brief the major events of the year just ended and includes a statement of parish finances. There is a copy available for every household where there is a member of the Church Electoral Roll.

PARISH

The Parish of The Holy Redeemer, Lamorbey, is part of the Diocese of Rochester within the Church of England. The Parish is an area of approximately one-mile square, bounded by the A2 trunk road to the north, a line running from the corner of Eltham Crematorium south to Old Farm Avenue, then eastwards to Hollies Avenue, and then a line going north to the A2 at the Westwood Lane flyover. The population of the parish is approximately 14,500. The address is The Holy Redeemer Church, 64 Day’s Lane, Sidcup, DA15 8JR. The Parochial Church Council (PCC) is a charity registered with the Charity Commission registration 1160471. The Parish Office is situated on the ground floor of the newly refurbished Holy Redeemer Community Centre.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

The method of appointment of Parochial Church Council members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. The function and purpose of the PCC is outlined in the Parochial Church Council (Powers) Measure 1956. The PCC consists of elected representatives of the laity serving for a period of three years. One third of this constituency are elected each year. There are ex officio members who hold office for one year or three at a time who are appointed by the Council in accordance with Church Representation Rules, such as church wardens, synod members and readers as is determined by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM). The PCC has the responsibility for co-operating with all clergy in promoting, within the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the church: pastoral, evangelistic, social, prophetic and ecumenical. The Parochial Church Council is responsible for the maintenance of the church buildings, the church community centre and adjacent lands.

During the year the following served as appointed by the PCC, as members of The Parochial Church Council and as duly elected *ex officio members.

Vicar and Incumbent The Revd. Mell Jemmett Chair * Church Wardens Ms Margaret Furlonger, Vice Chair* Ms Anne Wallace * Deanery Synod Mr Paul Stevens (Diocesan Rep) * Mr Malcolm Lay * Elected Members Ms Susan Bunce (PCC Secretary) Mr Brian Ayto Ms Dorothy Donovan Mr Rob Johnson Ms Mitchell Ikoghode Ms Patricia Miller Mr Nathan Bunce Mr Amaechi Dikeocha Ms Margaret Lay Co-opted

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The following roles were appointed or approved.

Safeguarding Officer (PSO) Dorothy Donovan Lead Recruiters DBS Margaret Lay and Dona Dickson Halls Booking Secretary Margaret Lay Church Treasurer Alan Dickson Finance Assistant Dona Dickson Electoral Roll Officer Margaret Furlonger Pre-School Committee Revd. Mell Jemmett Chair of Trustees Laura Heath and Shelley Masher Joint Managers Malcolm Lay, Brian Ayto, Eileen Vamplew and Margaret Lay Financial Banking Ms Anne Evans and Ms Dona Dickson Envelopes/Gift Aid Scheme Ms Tina Alabaster Magazine Editor Mr Paul Dyer Magazine Distributor Ms Anne Wallace

STANDING COMMITTEE

The Standing Committee meets every other month with regards to parish finances and key building matters. It monitors income and expenditure, nurtures Christian stewardship in the parish and reviews and prepares the annual budget. It also fulfils the role of transacting the business of the PCC between its meetings, subject to direction. The committee is formed of the Vicar, Churchwardens, PCC secretary and other members of the PCC who oversee hall development. Other appointed members may attend occasionally to provide advice.

SAFEGUARDING

The PCC complied with the duty under section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 and formally adopted the House of Bishops “Promoting a Safer Church; safeguarding policy statement”. A copy is displayed in the church and hall alongside contact details of the Parish Safeguarding Officer. Dorothy Donovan continued as Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) in 2022. A part of the safeguarding process involves checking DBS disclosure is up to date. Following the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) was formed in December 2012 by merging the Criminal Records Bureau with the Independent Safeguarding Authority. As a Diocese, we use this service (CCPAS) to check those who work, in both an employed and voluntary capacity, in several areas in the life of the Diocese and parishes. We are fully compliant with the above. We would like to extend our thanks to Margaret Lay and Dona Dickson who have taken over the role recruiters. The Diocese, in line with new national church guidelines, has updated training. The Vicar alongside those licensed and with Bishop’s permission to lead and preach completed the Level 3 Safeguarding Leadership Course this year. PCC members undertook foundation level training. All Diocesan safeguarding information and new policies are available, and a copy of the policy and certificate can be found on the church website and noticeboards or at rochester.anglican.org/resources/safeguarding

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ADMINISTRATION

Margaret Lay continued as Halls Booking Secretary and Dona Dickson took over aspects of church administration under her role as finance assistant. Church and hall administrative tasks were divided up and we are grateful to both Dona and Margaret for overseeing these voluntarily in collaboration with churchwardens and the PCC. This has greatly assisted us in raising income, lowering expenditure and helped us to secure the local mission of the church.

CARETAKER

Mick Quinn continued as Caretaker working 6 hours a week. His oversight was focused on essential safety and maintenance checks for both church and hall users and keeping the facilities and grounds clean, safe and tidy for user groups.

CHURCHWARDENS REPORT

Thankfully 2022 was a more normal year compared to the previous two with no lockdowns. However, the Coronavirus was still around and we were still wearing masks until about halfway through the year. Indeed, Mell continued to wear one for distributing Holy Communion which remained at just the wafer until quite late on when she was advised we could have the wafer dipped in the wine. Sunday services have continued and have been relayed to the housebound as well as Tuesday morning prayers and Thursday Compline for others who cannot attend, through the continued hard work of our Vicar and the expertise of Brian Jemmett. Our heartfelt thanks go to Mell and Brian for all their help and support given to us as a church family. Also, we were fortunate to have Lucy playing the piano for us once a month especially once we were able to sing again. We were able to provide Lent Lunches again; we had our Palm Sunday procession from The Oval; on Maundy Thursday we shared a simple Last Supper and we were able to hold our Children’s workshop on Good Friday. Some early birds got up for the lighting of the Easter Fire on Easter Sunday which was followed by a welcome breakfast in the hall. All of the organisations returned to the Community Centre which has become very popular with the general public for private functions especially children’s parties, providing a welcome source of income. The Wednesday Cafe thrives with art activities and a welcoming social atmosphere.

The Marlowe Ensemble gave us a lovely concert in May and in August the sun shone for our children’s activity day. Sadly, our Queen died in September and we erected the big screen in church to watch the funeral with a light lunch provided. In October there was a Harvest Supper with Barn Dance and our second Vision Day. Our Autumn Fair and the children’s Advent Workshop was in November. The church remained open for private prayers throughout the year and we were able to hold all our Christmas services in person. We now have a Ministry Team consisting of our Lay Reader Philippa Linton, Brenda Green, Lindsey Maher and Paul Stevens who assist Mell in aspects of worship and healing for which we give thanks. It has been a pleasure to have our Pre-school during term time and to see them starting to run their own garden and produce fruit, vegetables and flowers.

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A few tiles had to be replaced on the church roof after a storm and a drainpipe repaired. Also, the PCC agreed that Andrew Clague, who prepared the Quinquennial Report in 2020, should be asked to prepare a specification for the exterior repairs needed to the church. Margaret Lay has continued as Hall Bookings Secretary and Dona Dickson with parish administration, Mick Quinn continues as caretaker. Our thanks to them all. Sadly, Doreen Clayton who was our Lay Reader for many years died in July. Once again, we thank the Vicar, her family and all our congregation for their help and support.

Margaret Furlonger and Anne Wallace, Church Wardens

CHURCH TREASURERS REPORT

2022 was a good year financially for Holy Redeemer. We managed to pay all our Parish Share to the Diocese. Thank you to all who generously contribute to Holy Redeemer each month. It is your continued generosity that allows us to continue as a church. Roughly half of our income comes from the Hall, both external and pre-school rentals. The other half is from giving, one-off donations and fundraising. This shows the importance of keeping the Hall in good condition and our reliance on the work of Margaret Lay our Halls Booking Secretary.

We continue to look carefully at our expenditure. All the Church administration is now unpaid and on a voluntary basis. We also drastically cut our expenditure on the copier. But fuel costs remain a cause for concern. Logistically, managing the Church financial administration has got harder with the local HSBC branches closing, so cash must be taken to Bromley. We are getting better organised for card payment. Thank you to all of you who pay your monthly contributions by bank transfer. That makes the treasurer's task much easier. Going forward in 2023, I see two financial priorities. Firstly, to continue to work together to maximise the Hall and Church rental income. Secondly, to plan how to best use our limited resources towards the maintenance that is required on the Church.

Alan Dickson, Church Treasurer

The annual church accounts for the year ending 2022 are independently examined and approved by the PCC.

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MINISTRY TEAM

CALLED TO GROW PLAN ‘NEW CREATION’

“ If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation, the old has gone, the new has come.” 2 Corinthians 5:17

During 2022 we began to firm up ideas and priorities for our plan for growth. This evolved into three headings: New People, New Community and New World and the themes of Love, Joy, and Peace. Our aim is to encompass all the core strands of our church mission within our community. Ministry and Worship, Eco Church, Pre-school, LMCT Project, Community Café, Healing, Guides and Brownies and wider connection with others. Under the three headings we began to work on various areas in 2022 as we developed our mission.

New People: Develop the ministry team and second vision day, welcome others, bible study, prayer, and spirituality.

New Community: Healing and mental well - being, pastoral care, consider various ages and their engagement in the church.

New World: Build on our Eco-church identity and our wider prophetic voice for Creation.

VISION DAY

We held a second Vision Day in October that aimed to help us clarify our vision – how is God calling us as individuals and as a parish? We looked at how God had called us individually to Holy Redeemer and then at how he might be calling us now to grow and develop as a people. We considered the vision for a New Creation that is found in the New Testament and how that might be applied to us. So we considered our exploration under three headings; New People, New Community and New World. People thought about what this might mean for them personally and our ‘visions’ were mounted onto display boards in front of us so everyone could see them. All kinds of activities and ministries were named. Many people signed up to participating further in bringing the vision into forms of mission at Holy Redeemer.

Paul Stevens, Ministry Team

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LAY LEADERSHIP

I can’t believe that I have now been at Holy Redeemer for two years. It only feels like yesterday since I turned up at the Palm Sunday service in March 2021, as churches began to open after that very grim third lockdown. I am a member of the Ministry Team and the Called to Grow focus group. I have a working agreement worked out with Mell. My main duties during 2022 were helping to lead worship at the 10am Holy Communion service, which included reading the Gospel and assisting with the chalice and preaching once a month. I also prepared a homily/reflection and short prayers at the 9am Holy Communion service once a month and helped lead Services of the Word and special services throughout the year including key seasons like Remembrance Sunday. I also helped Brenda and Lindsey plan prayers for healing on the first Sunday of the month after the main service. During Lent we helped lead a Bible study course on Zoom on Sunday evenings at the vicarage and I worked on the worship elements of our Vision Day alongside Paul. I continued to work full time for the education department of the United Reformed Church. In autumn I became the Deputy Warden of Lay Ministry for the Archdeaconry of Bromley and Bexley. This is not an onerous job, it simply means encouraging local clergy and their ministry teams as and when the need arises, under the direction of Karen Senior, the Warden of Lay Ministry for Rochester Diocese. It's been a joy getting to know our Holy Redeemer family in greater depth over the past year. May we all grow in the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and obey the Holy Spirit’s prompting over the next year.

Philippa Linton, Licensed Lay Reader.

HEALING MINISTRY

Within the ministry team we began hosting healing services during lent 2022 where we focused on certain mental health issues, such as stress, depression and anxiety and looked at techniques that could help us how to cope with them. As we had recently come out of lockdown, I conducted mindfulness healing meditations during these services, as restrictions were still in place regarding the laying on of hands, due to the pandemic. Last winter with all restrictions lifted, we began to offer healing ministry with the laying on of hands, after the communion service on the first Sunday of each month. One of us will go to the person wanting healing and bring them up to the altar, as we ask what they would like prayers for.

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Those at the altar will then rest a hand on the persons shoulder, back or head, as we join to pray for them, or the person they are asking prayers for. It can be a very emotional experience as we invite the Holy Spirit to work through us to bring healing wherever it is needed. The healing we offer has been much welcomed and well attended. We are planning to attend some training in healing ministry. It is an area very close to my heart.

Brenda Green, Lay Leader.

MEMBERS REPORTS

DEANERY SYNOD

In February Archdeacon Paul Wright made his farewell address to the synod on his forthcoming retirement and sharing some of his experiences during his tenure as archdeacon of Bromley and Bexley of nearly twenty years. He spoke of opportunities and challenges he faced in his role as archdeacon with both humour and insight. In June the key speaker was Revd Johnny Douglas, a rep from our diocese currently serving on General Synod. Revd Johnny offered a fascinating overview of the experience of attending the Synod, its protocols, its diverse composition and speakers and its many challenges, not least the length of debates and the range of views and disagreements arising in a body that represents the entire Church of England. Then finally in November a very full synod meeting gave a warm reception to Right Revd Jonathan Gibbs our new bishop. After introducing himself and something of his origins and career progression, he shared something of his vision for Rochester as well as his view of our essential priorities in the challenging times that surely lie ahead. He urged us to help the vision come into form identifying the need to grow, change and serve as prime goals in these postpandemic times.

Paul Stevens, Deanery Synod Rep

PRE - SCHOOL COMMITTEE

The pre-school continues to function under the umbrella of The Parochial Church Council (PCC). Throughout the year the pre-school committee reported and advised as appropriate to the chair of Trustees and PCC on all matters appertaining to the running of the pre-school. Realistically the committee is the interface between the PCC and the pre-school to ensure that it operates within the parameters required by the PCC and Bexley Council whilst adhering to The Early Years Foundation curriculum. The committee meets once each academic term initially alone and then with both managers (3 times per year). There is currently an excellent group of staff totally committed to the development of the children in their care. Today it operates at maximum capacity and now has a waiting list more than 12 months for prospective pupils. There is minimal advertising, recommendations seeming to be mainly verbal.

There are an increasing number of rising 5’s remaining at the Pre-school as opposed to leaving and going to main school nurseries. This all portrays a very positive picture. The Pre-school currently enjoys an Ofsted “good” accreditation. There have been a significant number of developments regarding infrastructure during the past 12 months notably; the development of a web site which is now up and running, the acquisition of an outside storage shed and an outside classroom, the provision of an

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outside covered area, the introduction of the upstairs classroom primarily for use by the rising 5’s and development of a vegetable garden (where the children will learn about growing and eating the vegetables). All these activities will enhance the provision of additional areas of learning for the children. The pre-school personnel have continued to keep abreast of new developments in child care; between them they have completed 45 courses encapsulating both online and classroom-based learning. The splitting of the rising 5’s from the younger children for registration and short learning experience has had a considerable impact on the children’s learning and school readiness. The outdoor classroom allows for learning to take place in all weathers and as such is a considerable asset. The change in the member of staff undertaking the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) role is working well. There have been numerous well supported fund-raising events together with activities over both Christmas and Easter periods.

Fiscal policy is a fixed agenda item at the meetings. The past 12 months has seen a substantial rise in the cost of utilities together with a rise in wages for the staff (in line with government guidelines). There has been an increase in the amount the Local Authority pays in respect of childcare together with an increase in the amount the pre-school charge for daily attendance from those not in receipt of the Local Authority grant. These last 2 enhanced income sources have helped to mitigate the additional overheads whilst allowing for the provision of the developments mentioned in the previous paragraph. However prudent fiscal planning continues and will be much needed for the forthcoming year to cope with the current level of inflation. Factors to be considered will be the level of increase given by the Local Authority in respect of child care costs and what will be an affordable charge for those selffunding for child care. Another factor to be considered is what the PCC can effectively cross charge the pre-school for hall hires. We continue to need the pre-school to serve the community.

The committee must understand the relevant legislation appertaining to the safe running of the preschool, the Early Years curriculum and employment legislation. We also oversee that the pre-school handbook and policies are regularly updated, topics include safeguarding, fire safety, emergency evacuation and risk assessments to name but a few. This is a constant and vital ongoing process. We do the annual appraisals in respect of both managers together with regular supervision meetings, all of which are recorded as required by Ofsted requirements. The committee are indebted to the hard work of the managers Laura and Shelly together with their deputy Laura MS and all the members of staff who over the past year continue to produce an enviable pre-school to be proud of.

Brian Ayto, Pre-School Committee

PRE-SCHOOL MANAGERS REPORT

As of December 2022, we have 12 members of staff (2 of teacher status, 4 x Level 3, 2 x Level 2 and 4 unqualified, but with many years’ experience), 7 per day on the floor with the children. 2 members of staff are working towards their Level 3 in childcare. All members of staff have completed various training including Pediatric First Aid and safeguarding, ensuring continuing professional development.

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The preschool was full each term, we limited numbers in January to ensure we had spaces in for the April intake. Our waiting list was closed in September 2021 for academic year 2021/22. We then retained 19 rising 5’s for academic year 2022/23. As of December 2022, we had 39 on roll (25% 4-year old’s, 57% 3-year old’s and 18% 2-year old’s). With 20 on our waiting list for spaces before the end of the academic year.

Due to the large number of rising 5’s and an OFSTED recommendation about allowing the older ones to gain more knowledge for school readiness, we trialed a few ways of separating the older and younger children. We finally concluded that by using the upstairs room at the hall as a small classroom, the older children would come in for registration upstairs and have a separate session for 20 minutes, focusing on phonics, numbers, science and general school readiness etc. before free play in the hall/garden. At the same time the younger ones have a session on their own where they can learn more basic skills such as colors, shapes etc. This has had a significant impact on all the children’s learning. We have introduced an outside classroom which was essential to ensure that we can continue using the outdoors for learning and exploring in all weather conditions. We also had a shelter built over the side of the building to keep the toys dry and prevent continuous cleaning/drying of equipment. Since having it built, we have realised that this space could, in the future, be put to a better use as an additional outdoor learning area.

We held our annual nativity and sports day raising money to fund the outdoor areas. We also held a sponsored event in October to fund some large climbing equipment for the garden. In total we raised almost £2,000.00 over these 3 events. We have cleared the allotment area, and one of our parents has built a raised bed. We will be planting fruits and vegetables for the children to try as well as lots of some colourful flowers.

Laura Heath and Shelley Masher, Joint Managers

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MISSION REPORTS

There are many activities that promote outreach and the mission of the Church. We organise events and foster partnerships with charities, grant funding and community groups. Our groups promote activities that are closely connected to church life and values. Reports are included here.

The following representatives carried out various roles

The following representatives carried out various roles
Community Centre Development Brian Ayto and Margaret Lay
Community Café Lindsey Maher and Brenda Green
Social Outreach Eileen Vamplew and Margaret Lay
Eco Church Ingrid Riches
Wider Charities Marion Mills and Margaret Furlonger
Bexley Women’s Aid Ms Brenda Green
Bexley Foodbank Anne Evans

Social and fundraising events were reinstated during 2022 and most groups resumed. We continued to support the following charities: Ukraine Refugees, Bexley Foodbank, Bexley Women’s Aid, Christian Aid, Bexley Homeless Winter Shelter, The Children’s Society, Traidcraft, Embrace the Middle East. Also A Rocha and various other green charities online.

COMMUNITY CENTRE

Activities at the Holy Redeemer Community Centre have continued to focus on the following objectives for mission.

Activities resumed in 2022 and income greatly increased. Sidcup ladies Group (formally Norfolk Women) met weekly with an average attendance of 50 and Thursday Ladies Club (previously Blackfen WI) met monthly with an average attendance of 60. Slimming World meet weekly with an average attendance 40. Sports4Tots held 2 sessions on Saturday mornings term time with an attendance of 16 each session, and there is still a waiting list for future participants. Karate ran 3 sessions on evenings per week; this was for all abilities and attendance averaged 15 per session. Sidcup Medau (yoga type activity) class operates weekly now in the day with 10 participants. A ballet school provided 3 classes per week totalling an average attendance of 25 members each week term time only. During school term time The Holy Redeemer Pre School used The Community Centre, the number participating was an average of 35 per day.

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During term time Guides and Brownies met weekly at the centre; these traditional groups continue to attract an average weekly attendance of 30 combined. The Wednesday gardening group averaging 8 met when possible. Use of the hall for “one off” events continued (approx. one every 2 weeks), mainly children’s parties and birthdays. The numbers attending these hiring’s were 20/30 on each occasion. The main activity at these events were parties with activity games for the under 10 age group.

Margaret Lay, Hall Bookings Secretary

ECO CHURCH

The climate challenges continue at pace globally, and at Holy Redeemer we faced the drought of a hot summer for longer, and hotter than last year. At HR we collectively, and individually support many organizations tackling this crisis. The World Wildlife Fund, RSPB, Woodlands Trust, and National Trust, and The British Hedgehog Society. The Church of England Environment program has webinars and advice, Prayer guidance and a Prayer Diary that are invaluable. As an A Rocha UK Eco Church, we support the partners in action with our Water Aid Harvest Appeal which was very successful. The waterbutts and grey water recycling certainly came into their own at this time.

The disappointing reaction from Countries at the Conference of the Parties (COP 27) in Sharm El Sheikh, has not deterred HR from doubling efforts to do all we can. The Pre-School children and leaders have used recycled wood and built raised beds for the children to ‘grow and learn’ where food comes from, and aid pollinators. The outside ‘Service in Nature’, with everyone in the garden discovering natural finds and insects focusses us all in the nature on our doorstep being so blessed with a church garden, as these areas are traditionally undisturbed and a treasure. Always seeking the positive the ‘Earth Shot Prize’ was won by an innovative UK company, using a seaweed product to replace plastic packaging and food wrap. Our Eco Pledge promise, renewed annually at our Green Communion Service reminds us all how much more we can all do, as a congregation and a community to restore our planet we call home, by ‘Living lightly on the Earth’.

Ingrid Riches, Eco Rep

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COMMUNITY CAFÉ

The past year at the community outreach café has been very varied with new people coming along and joining the Art Group overseen by Jim Brooks. The art group have produced some lovely drawings/paintings that have been made into greeting cards that we sell at the café; half of the proceeds are donated along with donations for tea/coffee to help cover hall hire. Other folk just come along to chat over a hot drink and Stella’s delicious bread pudding. We have enjoyed meeting up with everyone and forging new friendships. This was the ethos of the café when we first started and it is working well with the aim to reach out to those who are lonely or isolated. We are also listed as a warm space under the Government scheme which is so needed now. In December we held a Christmas party which was attended by 25 local people, it was great fun and enjoyed by all. This year for the church’s 90[th] Birthday we are hoping to exhibit our collection of nature themed artwork in appreciation of our environment for all to see. May I take this opportunity to thank all who support us, especially Jim Brooks and Stella Marler for their tireless help and support throughout 2022.

Lindsey Maher, Lay Leader Ministry Team

SOCIAL OUTREACH

During 2022 we held 3 workshops at Holy Redeemer providing activities and fellowship for children and families. Good Friday focussed on a large variety of craft activities related to the story of Easter providing opportunities to create pictures, stain glass window decorations from card and tissue paper, sun catchers, a chance to make a cross from beads or decorate a wooden one as a reminder of Good Friday. In church there was a quiet space to sit and reflect on the day and then the Easter Story was shown on a large screen. There was of course, an Easter egg hunt for children and hot cross buns for all. August was a lovely summer month and saw us hold a family day with craft activities in the hall and a bouncy castle, outdoor soft play, sports games, some outdoor stalls as well as many craft activities covering outdoor seaside and environmental themes. Refreshments, cakes and scones, were served in the garden and we had an ice cream stall. This day catered for all ages and there was a lovely atmosphere. Many people brought picnic lunches, so we were able to sit and eat together in the garden.

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Our final outreach workshop was held on Advent Sunday heralding the start of lead up to Christmas. Activities were secular and Christian covering everything from a Santa Stop Here message to making Angels and nativity pictures. The afternoon culminated watching a Christmas Poem in Church then everyone hanging a star on the Christmas tree in the church garden. The lights came on and songs were sung round the illuminated tree. There was great a great buzz of excitement from all participants who left the grounds still singing and looking forward to the festive season. All the workshops were very well attended by participants of all ages offering us the opportunity for true outreach to our local community.

Eileen Vamplew, Social Outreach

2[ND] LAMORBEY (Holy Redeemer) BROWNIES

It has been great to return to weekly meetings face to face for the whole year and 2022 has gone by in a blur of many activities. Numbers have stayed up with 20-24 girls and we now have a young man volunteering with us. How brave he is! We have tried a wide range of activities to complete 3 Skills Builders and taken part in in parliament week, debating issues important to the group and then voting. They raised the issue of girls wanting to play football at school and boys not letting them and whether they should wear uniform. We took part in Jubilee celebrations for our patron the Queen. We designed celebration cakes and then decorated a slice! We also made suncatcher jubilee beacons. We were very sad to lose our patron. It was the end of an era. A highlight was a visit from Guide Dog volunteer Steve, with Susie the retired Guide dog. Some girls were anxious and scared of dogs but by the end of the meeting they had all had a close encounter with the lovely Susie!

We visited Pax wood twice, in May for Hurst Division 60[th] birthday (delayed from 2020) and returned in July with the Guides for our last meeting of term. Laser celebrated its 50[th] birthday by setting us the challenge of completing 25 activities with varying themes. We took up the challenge and have had fun trying out some new things. Other challenges this year have included the Monopoly challenge and Action for nature which saw us making bird food kebabs and making posters to raise awareness of endangered British animals. We finished 2022 with a panto trip at the Churchill theatre. Thank you to all our parents for their continuing support and special thanks to Eileen Vamplew who has joined us for some meetings. Thank you we appreciate it! 😊

Anita Attree, Brownie Leader

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2[nd] LAMORBEY (Holy Redeemer) GUIDES

Following on from 2021, 2022 was a great year, having left behind all the challenges that Covid had brought us! Membership dropped significantly from 2021 levels when we had an average of 15 girls, by the latter part of 2022 we had only 8 girls. The unit has two qualified leaders, me and Mia (a student at Rose Bruford College). Mia completed the leadership qualification in her hometown of Stockport and wanted to use her skills whilst away from home, so we are gaining from her experiences! We also have an assistant leader who has almost completed the leadership qualification. My thanks to both Claire and Mia.

During 2022 we also gained 2 Young Leaders (girls aged between 14 and 18 years). Both girls were originally guides in our unit that had wanted to continue their guiding journey by becoming part of the leadership team. The unit is also well supported by the parents of our members and for that we express our thanks. We steadily got back into our stride of usual meetings dropping, over the early part of the year, most of the restrictions that had been placed on us previously. We found our way back into more activities and achieved a range of badge work. In May we took part in the 60[th] anniversary celebration for our division with guides from other units within Hurst (17 to be precise) – the first large scale event we have had since 2019. It was originally scheduled to have taken place in the summer of 2020! In November we joined with the Brownies and the Church for a special Service of Remembrance that was well attended.

We’re looking forward to 2023. We know there are already special activities planned and we hope our membership will have increased.

Margaret Lay, Guide Leader

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WORSHIPPING COMMUNITY

This includes anyone who attends a form of worship in the church during the week, at least once a month or would attend if they were not prevented by illness, infirmity or temporary absence. There were approximately 137 in our worshipping community including pre-school children during 2022. Our worship is intergenerational to reflect all age groups. It is made up of worshippers attending Sunday and other services during the week and year.

60 people were part of a regular intergenerational congregation who attend an act of worship on a Sunday at 10am and up to 108 attended special worship services during the year at key times. Key services during the year were well attended by those within the church community. There was an average of 70 people engaging with worship online during the week including those in other parts of the country and abroad. There were 6 baptisms and 11 funeral services including burials during the year.

Electoral Roll: There were 85 members recorded on the church roll.

Approved by the PCC and signed on their behalf by The Revd. Mell Jemmett, Chair of Trustees.

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PCC ACCOUNTS

Year Ending 31 December 2022

Holy Redeemer Lamorbey

Accruals Accounts using SORP 2015

22/01/2023 v1 - Initial draft for comment 28/01/2023 v2 - correct allocation of Coop grant. 18/03/2023 v3 - Correct page numbering. Adjustments to text on Note 10. No changes to figures.

10/04/2023 Changed 2021 to 2022 on Note 11

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF LAMORBEY, HOLY REDEEMER

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

TOTAL TOTAL
Unrestricted Designated Restricted FUNDS FUNDS
Notes Funds Funds Funds 2022 2021
£ £ £ £ £
Income and endowments from:
Voluntary income 2a 35,085 - 7,089 42,175 46,973
Activities for generating funds 2b 32,985 32,985 14,453
Income from investments 2c 103 27 130 48
Church activities 2d 789 99,904 100,693 73,514
Other 2e 80 80 68
Total 69,043 27 106,993 176,062 135,056
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities 3a 60,181 104,128 164,309 128,422
Raising Funds 3b 253 253 198
Other 3d 138 - 138
Total 60,573 - 104,128 164,700 128,620
Net income/(expenditure) before 8,470 27 2,865 11,362 6,437
investment gains
Gains/(losses) on investments 6 245
Net income/(expenditure) 8,470 27 2,865 11,362 6,682
Transfers between funds 1,415 (135) (1,280) - -
Net movement in funds 9,885 (108) 1,585 11,362 6,682
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward at 1 January 2022 * 16,363 17,926 3,912 38,201 31,518
Total funds carried forward at 31 December 2022 26,248 17,818 5,497 49,563 38,201
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF LAMORBEY, HOLY REDEEMER STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

TOTAL TOTAL
Unrestricted Designated Restricted FUNDS FUNDS
Notes Funds Funds Funds 2021 2020
£ £
 £ £ £
Income and endowments from:
Voluntary income 2a 37,365 9,110 498 46,973 56,550
Activities for generating funds 2b 14,453 0 0 14,453 9,783
Income from investments 2c 39 0 10 48 213
Church activities 2d 1,995 0 71,519 73,514 47,511
Other 2e 68 0 0 68 100
Total 53,920 9,110 72,027 135,056 114,157
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities 3a 58,255 8,038 62,129 128,422 144,406
Raising Funds 3b 198 0 0 198 332
Other 3d 0 0 0 0 0
Total 58,453 8,038 62,129 128,620 144,739
Net income/(expenditure) before -4,533 1,072 9,897 6,437 -30,582
investment gains
Gains/(losses) on investments 6 245 0 245 166
Net income/(expenditure) -4,288 1,072 9,897 6,682 -30,416
Transfers between funds 10,807 -2,307 -8,500 0 0
Net movement in funds 6,519 -1,235 1,397 6,682 -30,416
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward at 1 January 2021 * 9,844 17,926 3,912 31,518 61,934
Total funds carried forward at 31 December 2021 16,363 16,691 5,309 38,200 31,518
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF LAMORBEY, HOLY REDEEMER
BALANCE SHEET AT 31 DECEMBER 2022
Notes
2022
£
Fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets
5
Investments
6
Total fixed assets
Current Assets
Debtors
8
5,128
Short term deposits
29,294
Cash at bank and in hand
17,799
52,221
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
9
-2,659
Net current assets
49,562
Total assets less current liabilities
49,562
Creditors: amounts falling due after one year
9
NET ASSETS
49,562
Funds
7
Restricted Funds
10
5,497
Designated Funds
10
17,818
Unrestricted funds
10
26,248
49,563		 2021
£
6,273
19,179
17,259
42,710
-4,510
38,201
38,201
38,201
3,921
17,916
16,363
38,201

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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF LAMORBEY, HOLY REDEEMER

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

1. Accounting policies

a Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 together with applicable accounting standards and SORP 2015.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by the inclusion of investments at market value and the revaluation of fixed assets. The financial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their affiliation to another body, nor those which are informal gatherings of church members.

b Funds accounting

Funds held by the PCC are:

Unrestricted funds - general funds which can be used for PCC ordinary purposes

Designated funds - monies set aside by the PCC out of unrestricted funds for specific future purposes or projects.

Restricted funds - a) income from trusts or endowments which may be expended only on those restricted objects provided in the terms of the trust or bequest; b) donations or grants received for a specific object or invited by the PCC for a specific object. The funds may only be expended on the specific object for which they were given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of the year is carried forward as a balance on that fund.

Endowment funds - funds the capital of which must be maintained; only income arising from the investment of the endowment may be used, either as restricted or unrestricted funds, depending on the purpose set out in the terms of the original endowment

c Incoming resources

All incoming resources are accounted for gross.

Voluntary Income

Collections are recognised when received.

Planned giving receivable is recognised only when received.

Income tax recoverable on Gift Aid donations is recognised when the income is recognised. Grants and legacies are recognised when the PCC is legally entitled to the amount due.

Income from investments

Dividends are accounted for when due and payable. Interest entitlements are accounted for as they accrue.

All other income

All other income is recognised when it is receivable.

Gains and losses on investments

Realised gains are recognised when the investments are sold Unrealised gains and losses are accounted for on revaluation on 31 December.

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

d Resources used

Resources expended are accounted for on an accruals basis and are accounted for gross.

Grants

Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded where the award creates a binding obligation on the PCC.

Church Activities

The diocesan parish contribution is accounted for when paid. Any parish contribution unpaid at 31 December is provided for in these accounts as an operational (though not a legal) liability and is shown as a creditor in the balance sheet.

e Fixed Assets

Tangible fixed assets

Consecrated and beneficed property of any kind is excluded from the accounts by s.10(2) of the Charities Act 2011.

Movable church furnishing held by the Vicar and Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal, are accounted as inalienable property unless consecrated. They are listed in the church's inventory which can be inspected. For inalienable property acquired prior to 2006 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the accounts. Individual items acquired since 2006 have been capitalised in the accounts and depreciated over their useful economic life.

All expenditure on consecrated or beneficed buildings and individual items costing under £2000 are written off in the year they were incurred.

Depreciation

Depreciation is calculated to write down the cost of tangible fixed assets, excluding freehold properties, over their expected useful lives. The rates generally applicable are:

Fixtures and fittings 25% straight line Computer equipment 50% straight line

No depreciation is provided on freehold property as it is the PCC's policy to maintain these assets in a continual state of sound repair. The useful economic life of these assets is so long and residual values so high that any depreciation would not be material. These assets will be subject to annual impairment reviews. Provision will be made if there has been any permanent diminution in value.

Investments

Investments are stated at market value at the balance sheet date.

f Current Assets

Amounts owing to the PCC at 31 December in respect of fees, rents or other income are shown a debtors less provision for amounts that may prove uncollectible.

Short-term deposits include cash held on deposit either with the CBF Church of England Funds, or at the bank

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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF LAMORBEY, HOLY REDEEMER

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

2 Income
a
Voluntary Income
Gift Aid - Regular
Gift Aid - Envelopes
Gift Aid - One-off
Income tax recoverable
Planned giving - Regular
Planned giving - Envelopes
Collections at all services
Charitable Giving
Sundry donations and appeals
Donations to storage fund
Donations to repair fund
Insurance
Legacies
Grants
b
Activities for generating funds
General Fundraising
Fundraising for Envelopes
Fundraising for Mission and Outreach
*
Church hall lettings - HR
Parish magazine
Coffee
Community Café
c
Income from Investments
Dividends and interest (minus charges)
Rent from Property
d
Church Activities
Pre-School (Note 11)
Fees for Weddings and Funerals
e
Other Income
Total incoming resources**		 2022
2022
2022
2022
2021
2021
2021
2021
UnrestrictedDesignatedRestricted
TOTAL
Unrestricted DesignatedRestricted TOTAL
Funds
Funds
Funds
FUNDS
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
10,865
10,865
16,450
16,450
2,730
2,730
4,710
4,710
1,120
1,120
1,278
1,278
5,126
5,126
6,286
6,286
8,165
8,165
4,396
4,396
225
225
765
765
1,985
1,985
1,500
1,500
702
702
498
498
768
600
1,368
650
650
3,710
3,710
1,520
1,520
1,312
1,312
374
374
1,609
1,609
5,000
5,000
3,728
2,077
5,805
1,000
1,000
35,085
7,089
42,175
37,365
9,110
498
46,973
3,741
3,741
1,905
1,905
173
173
27,281
27,281
11,895
11,895
766
766
74
74
545
545
255
255
652
652
151
151
32,985
32,985
14,453
14,453
103
27
130
39
10
48
103
27
130
39
10
48
99,904
99,904
71,519
71,519
789
789
1,995
1,995
789
99,904
100,693
1,995
71,519
73,514
80
80
68
68
80
80
68
68
69,043
27
106,993
176,062
53,920
9,110
72,027
135,056

Pre-School rent is now shown as a fund transfer

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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF LAMORBEY, HOLY REDEEMER

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

3 Resources expended
a
Church Activities
Missionary and charitable giving:
Ministry costs:
Diocesan parish contribution
Stipend & Pension
Diocesan Offer
Expenses
Vicarage costs
Other Ministry Costs
Church running expenses
Utilities
Cleaning Contractors
Insurance
Church maintenance
Defibrillator
Storage
Upkeep of services
HR Church hall running costs
Utilities and Insurance
Cleaning/Materials
Caretaker and Maintenance
Pre-School expenses (Note 11)
Magazine
Children's Resources
Administration
Mission and Outreach
Other
b
Raising funds
Special appeal costs
Stewardship costs
Fundraising Costs
Rental Property Costs
c
Other
Total expenditure		 2022
2022
2022
2022
2021
2021
2021
2021
Unrestricted Designated Restricted
TOTAL
Unrestricted Designated Restricted
TOTAL
Funds
Funds
Funds
FUNDS
Funds
Funds
Funds
FUNDS
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
835
835
365
365
835
835
365
365

28,400
28,400
24,576
24,576
3,769
3,769
3,761
3,761
3,625
3,625
4,359
4,359
2,663
2,663
4,155
4,155
3,763
3,763
2,073
2,073
3,289
3,289
1,215
1,215
8,038
8,038
9,470
9,470
1,254
1,254
1,371
1,371
3,625
3,625
6,638
6,638
501
501
569
569
5,921
5,921
4,534
4,534
92,608
92,608
61,764
61,764
482
482
572
572
439
439
38
38
1,577
1,577
6,323
6,323
158
158
60,181
104,128
164,309
58,255
8,038
62,129
128,422
253
253
198
198
253
253
198
198
138
138
138
138
60,573
104,128
164,700
58,453
8,038
62,129
128,620

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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF LAMORBEY, HOLY REDEEMER

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

4 Staff costs

a Wages and salaries

2022 2021
£ £
76,349 59,455

During the year the PCC employed a caretaker and pre-school staff and made PAYE deductions and payments on their behalf.

No payments were made to PCC members in 2022.

Donations made to the PCC by PCC members in 2022 totaled £15,205. (£17,907 in 2021).

5 Tangible fixed assets

Freehold land Church TOTAL and buildings equipment Cost or valuation £ £ £ - At 1 January 2022 Additions Disposals Revaluation At 31 December 2022 - Depreciation At 1 January 2022 Provided in the year Disposals At 31 December 2022 - - Net book amounts At 31 December 2022 - At 31 December 2022 - Investments £ Market value 1 January 2022 - Disposals at carrying value Purchases at cost - Net gains/losses and revaluation Market value 31 December 2022

6 Investments

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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF LAMORBEY, HOLY REDEEMER

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

**7 ** Analysis of Net assets by fund
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Total Funds Unrestricted Designated Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds Funds 2022 Funds Funds Funds 2021
£ £ £ £ £ £ £ £
Fixed assets for church use
Investment fixed assets
Current assets 28,907 17,818 5,497 52,222 20,873 17,916 3,921 42,711
Current liabilities -2,659 -2,659 -4,510 -4,510
Long term liabilities - -
26,247 17,818 5,497 49,562 16,362 17,916 3,921 38,201
**8 ** Debtors
2022 2021
£ £
Income tax recoverable 5,128 6,273
Prepayments and accrued income -
RDBF -
Other debtors
5,128 6,273
**9 ** Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2022 2021
£ £
Vicars Expenses(estimated) 600 600
Gas used in December 1,000 1,000
Q4 fees due to Diocese 216
HMRC 367
Hall deposit 1,059 915
Lion House for Oct 2021 47
CareClean for Oct 2021 364
North Kent Joinery for Door 850
Unpaid Autumn Fair Expenses 150
2,659 4,510
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2022 2021
£ £
None - -
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021

10 Statement of funds

Bal b/fwd Income Expenditure Investment Transfers, Bal c/fwd Bal c/fwd
1 Jan 2022 gains between 31 Dec 2022
funds
£ £ £ £ £
Unrestricted Fund
General fund 16,363 69,043 -60,573 0 1,415 26,248
16,363 69,043 -60,573 0 1,415 26,248
Designated Fund
Music Fund (Legacy) 6,000 6,000
Church Repair (Diocese) 5,479 27 5,506
Church Repair (Gold Acct) 1,312 0 1,312
John Carver Legacy 5,000 0 5,000
Storage Fund 135 -135 0
17,926 27 0 0 -135 17,818
Restricted Fund
Defibrillator Fund 0 600 -1,215 615 0
Community Garden Fund 0 2,077 2,077
Charitable Giving Fund 133 702 -835 0
HR Pre-School (Note 11) 3,779 99,904 -92,608 -7,655 3,419
Storage Fund 0 3,710 -9,470 5,760 0
3,912 106,993 -104,128 0 -1,280 5,497
**
*
Total funds 38,201 176,062 -164,700 0 0 49,563

  1. The Community Garden fund is the grant from Coop received for that purpose.

  2. The transfer from the pre-school to the general fund reflects the hall rental.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued). FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECE

11. HRL Pre-School for the period 1st January to 31st December 2022

12 months to 12 months to
31.12.2022 31.12.2021
INCOME
Fees 27,331 21,481
LA Funding 65,965 43,950
Uniform 1,615 1,427
Charitable fundraising & donations 738 641
Pre-School Fundraising 1,279 767
Snack Donations 1,528 633
Admin 1,448 2,545
Other 0 75
TOTAL INCOME 99,904 71,519
EXPENDITURE (without rent)
Payroll 73,191 52,195
*Admin/Staffing/Stationery/H & H/Bank charg 5,233 4,240
Learning Resources 12,105 2,970
Fundraising 175 405
Uniform 1,572 1,803
Petty Cash 0 0
Other 332 151
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 92,608 61,764
* includes Admin, training, stationery, Health
Brought forward from 2021 accounts
Annual Summary
B/fwd 01/01/2022
Income
Expenditure
Rent transfer to HR
C/fwd actual balance 31/12/2022
2023 fees received in advance
Carried forward to 2023 accounts		 & Hygiene & Refreshments & Hygiene & Refreshments & Hygiene & Refreshments & Hygiene & Refreshments
Cash Bank Accrued Total
-
£		 18,595
£		 14,816
-£		 £3,779
3,779
99,904
-92,608
-7,655
3,419
15,029
Cash Bank Accrued Total
-
£		 18,448
£		 15,029
-£		 £3,419

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