Trinity Church, Buxton
Financial Accounts
For The Year Ending
31st March 2022
| CONTENTS | Page |
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| INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT | 1 |
| INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT | 2 |
| BALANCE SHEET | 3 |
| NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS | 4-6 |
Peter Farrant, Treasurer
Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of Trinity Church - Buxton
We report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2022 which are set out on pages 2 to 6.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is required.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act); and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and 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 matter has come to my attention:
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1 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met; or
- 2 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Bruce Montgomery FCA Smith Cooper Limited 7 Compton Street Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 1BX Dated:
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| Notes INCOME Collections from Church Membership 1 "Gift Aid" Tax Reclaim 2 Income from External Sources 2 Bank Interest Received 3 TOTAL INCOME EXPENDITURE (net of Income) Staff Costs 4 Rates & Insurances 5 Building & Fabric(Running and Maintenance) 6 & 7 Utilities 8 Mission Beyond Buxton 9 Administration(including fundraising & bookstall) 10 Training 11 Children, Youth & Student Work 12 Outreach 13 Other 14 TOTAL EXPENDITURE SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) FOR THE YEAR BALANCE B/FWD 1stApr Transfer between funds BALANCE C/FWD 31stMar |
General Restricted Restricted Wentworth Fund Tower Project £157,766 £31,357 £9,550 £12,411 £2,900 £38,432 £0 £201,534 £2,900 £47,982 £130,522 £5,678 £8,213 £8,928 £30,230 £4,304 £45 £1,199 £851 £5,075 £300 £190,270 £5,075 £11,264 -£2,175 £47,982 £83,140 £5,100 £0 -£14,000 £14,000 £80,404 £2,925 £61,982 2021/22 |
General Restricted Wentworth Fund £151,996 £30,290 £2,883 £3,900 £0 £185,169 £3,900 £128,689 £5,721 £7,412 £5,353 £26,663 £4,452 £0 £1,055 -£1,927 £6,500 £177,418 £6,500 £7,751 -£2,600 £75,389 £7,700 £83,140 £5,100 2020/21 |
General Restricted Wentworth Fund £127,507 £29,585 £21,125 £2,425 £0 2019/20 |
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| £178,216 £2,425 |
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| £84,283 £5,564 £23,313 £9,426 £25,115 £8,004 £20 £791 £574 £350 |
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| £157,090 £350 |
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| £21,126 £2,075 £54,264 £5,625 |
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| £75,389 £7,700 |
TRINITY CHURCH - BUXTON BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31st March 2022
| CURRENT ASSETS: Deposit Account Current Account No 2 Account Total Cash Add Prepayments/Accrued Income TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS LESS: CURRENT LIABILITIES Accrued Expenses REPRESENTED BY: GENERAL FUND WENTWORTH FUND TOWER PROJECT |
2021/22 £0 £66,617 £59,210 £125,827 £26,370 £152,197 £6,886 £145,311 2021/22 £80,404 £2,925 £61,982 £145,311 |
2020/21 £0 £69,720 £8,659 £78,379 £14,788 £93,167 £4,927 £88,240 2021/22 £83,140 £5,100 £88,240 |
2019/20 £0 £60,056 £9,192 |
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| £69,248 £15,731 |
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| £84,979 £1,889 |
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| £83,089 | |||
| 2019/20 £75,389 £7,700 |
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| £83,089 |
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
| NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS | |
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| 1 Collections from Church Membership Direct Bank Credits Envelope Scheme Other Gift Aided Income Plate |
General Wentworth 2021/22 |
| £154,998 £0 £345 £0 £1,840 £0 £583 £0 |
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| £157,766 £0 |
| General Restricted £148,623 £0 £135 £0 £780 £0 £2,458 £0 £151,996 £0 2020/21 |
General Restricted 2019/20 |
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| £115,220 £0 £1,460 £0 £4,876 £0 £5,951 £0 |
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| £127,507 £0 |
| 2 Income from External Sources Inland Revenue: Gift Aid Use of Hall Miscellaneous Wentworth Fund 4 Staff Costs Stipend & Allowances Employers N.I. Pension Expenses Ministers Costs Stipend Employers N.I. Housing Pension Travel Expenses Book/Training Allowance Start-Up Grants Assistant Ministers/Curates Costs Salary Employers N.I. Pension Expenses Administrator Living Allowance Training and Travel Expenses Trainees Costs Salary Employers N.I. Pension Travel Expenses Book/Training Allowance CSYW/Youth Pastors Costs NI Employees allowance Total for Staff Costs 5 Rates & Insurances Council Tax & Water Rates Insurances |
General Restricted £31,357 £4,164 £8,246 £2,900 £43,768 £2,900 General Restricted £25,250 £2,264 £10,005 £4,300 £41,819 £0 £26,520 £2,439 £9,121 £10,005 £403 £270 £0 £48,758 £0 £12,288 £475 £983 £39 £13,785 £0 £0 £0 £0 £0 £25,500 £2,298 £2,040 £0 £321 £0 £30,159 -£4,000 £130,522 £0 General Restricted £3,168 £2,510 £5,678 £0 |
General Restricted £30,290 £0 £965 £0 £1,918 £0 £3,900 £33,173 £3,900 General Restricted £25,250 £2,272 £10,219 £4,300 £42,042 £0 £22,100 £2,040 £11,648 £7,767 £2,701 £147 £0 £46,402 £0 £12,488 £511 £983 £125 £14,107 £0 £0 £0 £0 £0 £25,500 £2,307 £2,040 £15 £276 £30,138 -£4,000 £128,689 £0 General Restricted £3,260 £2,462 £5,721 £0 |
General Restricted |
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| £29,585 £0 £6,116 £0 £15,009 £0 £2,425 |
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| £50,709 £2,425 |
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| General Restricted | |||
| £24,916 £2,220 £10,416 £4,100 |
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| £41,652 £0 |
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| £4,150 £374 £2,487 £1,602 £24 £153 £0 |
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| £8,791 £0 |
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| £12,047 £472 £964 £15 |
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| £13,498 £0 |
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| £2,500 £612 |
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| £3,112 £0 |
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| £15,927 £1,404 £1,274 £1,150 £476 |
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| £20,231 | |||
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| £84,283 £0 |
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| General Restricted £3,146 £2,418 |
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| £5,564 £0 |
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| Building & Fabric Repairs & Maintenance (Note 7) Running Costs (Note 7) |
General Restricted |
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| £4,140 £4,073 |
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| £8,213 £0 |
| General Restricted £4,199 £3,213 £7,412 £0 |
General Restricted |
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| £20,565 £2,747 |
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| £23,313 £0 |
Note 7 gives a breakdown of building & fabric running, repair and maintenance costs
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
| 7 Building & Fabric (selected detail for items over £250) Building Report & Surveys Convert Balcony Room Office Mac + s/w CCLI Repairs to 37 Temple Road Roofing Chairs Lounge Heating Video/Audio Equipment 8 Utilities Gas Electricity 9 Misson Beyond Buxton (net costs to church finances) MEM Tear Fund Paul & Helen Hutchinson WEC London City Mission Wycliffe Bible Translators CMS (Days) Crosslinks Other/To be decided 10 Administration (net costs to church finances) Printing & Stationery IT Equipment Costs of Fundraising Books for bookstall (net after sales) Books: other Refreshments & flowers Telephone Prof Fees (Audit+Deeds) Advertising Misc 11 Training (net costs to church finances) Mainly CCEF Biblical Counselling Conventions Trinity Sunday Safeguarding 12 Youth/Childrens (net costs to church finances) Trinity Kids & Pathfinders Trinity Youth & Ignite Heroes Other |
General Restricted £1,051 £370 £300 £1,660 £650 General Restricted £3,480 £5,448 £8,928 General Restricted £2,060 £4,120 £3,000 £2,020 £3,000 £5,000 £5,000 £6,030 £30,230 General Restricted £2,292 £106 £0 £6 £160 £656 £391 £641 £52 £4,304 £0 General Restricted £0 £0 £45 £45 £0.00 General Restricted £479 £367 £323 £30 £1,199 £0 |
General Restricted £3,095 £1,491 £426 £924 General Restricted £2,974 £2,379 £5,353 General Restricted £2,070 £4,210 £3,000 £2,050 £3,000 £6,000 £3,333 £3,000 £26,663 General Restricted £2,002 £1,025 £0 £0 £116 £28 £346 £638 £100 £198 £4,452 £0 General Restricted £0 £0 £0 £0.00 General Restricted £331 £321 £0 £0 £214 £188 £1,055 £0 |
General Restricted £8,234 £3,022 £1,197 £978 £1,278 General Restricted £3,522 £5,904 |
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| £9,426 | |||
| General Restricted | |||
| £2,000 £4,000 £3,000 £2,000 £3,000 £5,000 £5,000 £1,000 £115 |
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| £25,115 | |||
| General Restricted £3,804 £1,213 £0 -£64 £190 £772 £731 £637 £418 £304 |
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| £8,004 £0 |
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| General Restricted | |||
| £20 | |||
| £20 £0.00 |
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| General Restricted | |||
| £353 £109 £0 £0 £329 £0 |
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| £791 £0 |
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
| 13 Outreach (net costs to church finances) Holiday Club Pub Quiz Visiting Speakers Other Events Christianity Explored Open Day Still Waters Christmas Lunch School Outreach Real Food Stay & Play Thursday Lockdown Lunches Wentworth Gifts 14 Other (net costs to church finances) Equals Money K. Smith A. Watkin |
General Restricted £0 £706 -£250 -£162 £142 -£9 £664 -£240 £5,075 £851 £5,075 General Restricted £574 -£100 -£174 £300 |
General Restricted £0 £0 £324 £0 £0 £0 £0 £4 £0 -£2,255 £6,500 -£1,927 £6,500 General Restricted |
General Restricted |
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| £0 £158 £291 £350 £52 £175 -£150 -£7 £65 -£10 |
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| £574 £350 |
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| General Restricted | |||
Trinity Church Annual Church Meeting 2022 Tuesday 12[th] July 8.00pm at Trinity Church
Agenda
Present (in person): Peter and Jean, David, Colin and Angela, Sarah, John, Basil and Liz, Clive, John and Katie, Pete and Jayne, Chris, Elizabeth and Rodney, Paul, Mick and Margaret, David, David and Bev, David and Meg, Alan and Anne, Nigel and Helen, Jamie and Sophy, Joan, Dan, Mike and Kate, David, Stephen, Graham and Maria, John and Anne, Rob and Mary, Anna.
Present (on Zoom): Paul, Carol, Tim, Julia, Arabella, Alex, David R, Trevor and Viv.
Minute taker: Kate
1. Welcome , Apologies and Prayer
David Barnsley (DB) gave a short Bible reading and began the meeting in prayer.
Apologies received from: Anne B, Derek and Françoise, Elaine, Alan and Janet, Nicola, Sue, Chris and Ailsa.
2. Membership Electoral Roll
There are currently 100 members on the membership list.
3. Treasurer’s report and questions
Pete F
Pete (PF) gave thanks for the Finance Team (Jean, Sarah, Rodney, Jonathan) and the Church Council.
We have had 30 Giving Review returns (normally we get around 50).
We have had a few significant changes in the last year: 2 staff now have Equals Money pre-paid cards; we have a new bank account with dual authorisation on electronic payments; we are aiming to have ‘£10K repairs money’ put aside each year - this will fund bigger repairs e.g. roof, tower.
We have enough pledges/money in to go ahead with ordering the new chairs. 6-8 week lead time. We plan to sell the old chairs.
2021/22 budget was £185K, we actually got £201K, mostly from an increase in giving (mixture of increased giving and new givers). Expenditure roughly as expected. Deficit was expected to be £17K, was around £3K. Income for year £201K, expenditure £204K. Finds carried forward: £80K.
Wentworth Fund: Income £2900, expenditure £5075. Deficit: £2175. Funds carried forward £5100.
Tower fund: Income £62K. No expenditure. Surplus for year/money in the bank: £62K. Remaining pledges + grants + Gift Aid = £100K.
No questions were asked.
This year 2022/23. Budget income £201K. Budget Expenditure £201K. Children, Schools’ and Youth worker donation steps down £5K each year, £15K is being paid this year from the donation.
Elizabeth (EG) proposed accounts. Liz seconded them. Accounts accepted.
DB thanked PF for his work as Treasurer.
A time of prayer in groups followed.
4. Ministry reports and questions David B
DB reminded us that Bob (BM) been under a great deal of stress over the past few months. This time of sick leave is for his recovery. DB encouraged everyone to uphold Bob and Julia in prayer. Bob has another GP review in August.
DB reminded us that Trinity is Jesus’ church.
BM would normally give a Minister’s report - this would also go to the trustees. This report will need to wait for now.
It has been a challenging year. We have learnt vital lessons during the pandemic. We have kept on keeping God’s work at the heart of church life and gospel outreach flowing out.
A year ago we did a consultation. A number of changes have been made in response: We are planning a year of events for our 150th birthday; We have developed our prayer meetings to allow people to come online and in person, with the addition of Mission Partners joining online; All Age services have changed; We have appointed Sarah as Music Co-ordinator; We have had more testimonies and interviews during our services; We have Trinity Kids talks in our morning services; Cake & Company has replaced Trinity Lunch.
Anna (AW) showed a slideshow of what happens at Trinity during the week, including some events we have held (inc. Easter Eggstravaganza, Christmas Experience). A short video filmed by the BBC about Still Waters and their walks with the rangers was shown.
A time of prayer in groups followed.
Children’s, Schools’ and Youth work
Anna
AW reminded us that we want to be telling the next generation about the gospel.
AW gave thanks for parents and all our leaders and helpers; children and young people living courageous lives for Jesus; meeting in person again; growing relationships and opportunities with local schools.
There are glimpses of fruit: we have had newcomers to Heroes and Impact; we have had more connections with local families and our community; more opportunities in schools.
Prayer requests for supporting and equipping parents; improved training and resourcing of leaders; helping children and young people know and love Jesus more; children moving groups; reaching more families in town; growing relationships with schools; more leaders in all areas particularly schools work, Heroes team and older youth work.
A time of prayer in groups followed.
No questions were asked.
5. Church Warden’s report and fabric Graham & Nigel
DB gave thanks for Graham (GT) and Nigel (NR). NR is stepping down from Church Warden as of this meeting.
NR gave the Church Warden’s report. NR thanked the Church Council, Staff Team and church members for their support.
Property. We are responsible for our church building. It is aging and requires constant upkeep (inc. Tower, roof, decoration). We are also responsible for 37 Temple Road (Minister’s house) - NR gave thanks to John for his work on this property. Several projects have been completed in the last year inc. heating in lounge, extra storage, larger screen in main meeting room.
Tower. There are many water ingress issues. The solution is to scaffold the tower, replace the tower roof, full point the tower etc. The project has had to be put back a year due to an unsatisfactory pointing trial. Bench Architects have been investigating and advising. They have recommended engaging David W. He is an expert in restoration projects using ‘hot lime’. We are awaiting his report and recommendations. There is a sub-committee set up to oversee the project. By end of the 2022 there is the aim of having further pointing trials to determine best mix and application method. We need to confirm a contractor, update project plans and instruct contractor to begin work in May 2023.
Phase 1 (outside): £140K, to be done in 2023. Phase 2 (inside): £63K, to be done in 2024. £62K has been received in gifts, grants, gift aid and a fund transfer. £100K has been pledged in grants and pledges. NR thanks Chris and Glenda for their work securing grants.
We will be replacing:
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chairs. Makes space more usable, easier to stack, lightweight.
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Bibles will be replaced with NIV2011. These will be kept in the bookcase at the back and handed out to people as they arrive.
Prayer points: thanks for building to meet in; thanks for being able to engage David W; for money raised so far; wisdom for tower sub-committee; new pointing trials to be successful; use tower project as a way to share the good news; find a second Church Warden.
NR staying on Church Council to oversee Tower Project.
A time of prayer in groups followed.
GT encouraged us to pray for Bob and Julia. Pray for them to have support from friends etc. GT thanked Church Council members for their work. Pray for a second warden to be found. Pray for warden’s relationship with our trustees.
A time of prayer in groups followed.
6. Safeguarding
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, our Safeguarding Officer, (EG) thanked everyone for completing safeguarding training. The Church of England provides all our training. There has been a significant improvement in the training in the last few years and has become more gospel centred.
Safeguarding is a demonstration of our gospel love for one another.
EG read Proverbs 31:8.
EG introduced our Safeguarding Team: Anna (lead for children); Maria (lead for vulnerable adults); Kate (admin).
Team has been working on new Safer Recruitment policy in line with new Church of England policy. This will include supporting and training volunteers.
EG raised the issue of domestic abuse. In the next 2-3 years, domestic abuse training will be rolled out.
Prayer points: thanks for safeguarding training, our safeguarding team and support from the Diocese. Pray we effectively safeguard one another, children and vulnerable adults to protect people from abuse.
A time of prayer in groups followed.
John T
7. Mission Partners
John gave an update on each of our Mission Partners:
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Jason and Tracy, working in Thailand with OMF, seconded from CMS.
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Paul and Helen, working in Derby on ‘Neighbours Worldwide’ for WEC.
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Middle East Media, working in Egypt, Middle East and Africa. We have built up a good relationship with their European Director.
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Tearfund. They seek to help those on the extremes of poverty and exploitation. They work through churches.
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John and Lois working with Wycliffe Bible Translators. John spoke at Real Food recently.
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Robbie and Lizzie working for Crosslinks in Belgium, church planting. They are looking for 2 trainees.
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Gareth working for London City Mission. He co-ordinates churches to do evangelism and protecting children from knife crime etc.
We have the privilege of having a diverse selection of Mission Partners and the work they are doing.
A time of prayer in groups followed.
8. Church Council
Paul is stepping down from the Council. We thank God for his service.
John T has agreed to stay on for a further year (until 2023) (Proposed by Pete F, seconded by Anne). Nigel (to serve for five years) ( Proposed by: Pete F, seconded by Kate).
No objections or abstentions. Both are elected to Church Council.
Existing Church Council Members (*Ex-officio members):
Bob (Minister), David (Associate Minister), Graham (Churchwarden), Pete (Treasurer), Elizabeth (*Safeguarding), Alex (2023), Liz (2023), John E (2026). David is minute taker, but not a member of Council.
Graham is willing to continue as Churchwarden. No objections or abstentions. Nigel is stepping down as Churchwarden. We thank God for his service. We are still looking for a Church Warden to replace Nigel.
The Minister’s Council (the Leadership Team) consists of the following: Bob, Graham, David and Anna.
9. Closing Prayers
DB closed the meeting in prayer.
Colin thanked DB and AW for their hard work especially whilst Bob is away.