2023-12-31-accounts - The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Michael & All Angels, Stonebridge

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ST MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS, STONEBRIDGE

Diocesan Ref No 21/20 Deanery of Brent APCM 2024

REPORT on the PCC and Parish Activities

Introduction:

We have continued with our worship, prayer groups and other activities during this year. One focus in this coming church year will be exploring ways to reach the community and develop our worship.

We are pleased that numbers coming to worship are continuing to rise. One constraint in all of this is the number of volunteers we have and the amount of time given. We are asking everyone prayerfully to consider how they may help as any activity requires setting up, faithful attendees at the service or event, and then closing up afterwards.

Worship:

Worship has continued in Church with live music at 10am on Sundays with numbers continuing to rise. The Saturday evening service of Praise and Worship with Holy Communion at 5pm is going well. “Church on the Phone” continues every Sunday at 1.30pm. Weekday prayer and zoom services have continued.

We have continued with a pattern of special services to mark the church year, especially Christmas and Holy Week. Our Holy Week pattern is now well established, with: a service of Holy Communion on Maundy Thursday followed by stripping of the altar and a silent candlelit prayer vigil in the Garden of Repose in the Lady Chapel; Three Hours’ Devotions on Good Friday including a service of the word with Passion Gospel and hymns; a Stations of the Cross prayer walk around the church, and a telephone service to include those who are less mobile; and on Easter Sunday a dawn service of rededication and blessing, the Easter Vigil, followed by the Parish Eucharist at our usual 10am service on Easter Sunday. This year we have been able to

provide more publicity and our advertising bore fruit as new people were able to find our services.

Adult education and formation:

The Wednesday Prayer Fellowship has continued to meet on Wednesday mornings during term time, including remote members by improved online links. We have discussed Bible topics including an in-depth look at St Paul’s Letter to the Romans and its implications for our faith. We also read the Twelve “Minor” Prophets (minor only in terms of length) and verified the many links in their writing with the prophecies of the birth, life and significance of Jesus.

During Lent we took the opportunity to join in with a Diocesan initiative, “Listening Groups.” The idea was to meet in a format that enables us to deepen our faith and also get to know one another better. We gather around a Bible reading and also some thought-provoking starter topics; instead of “questions” to be answered we have queries beginning, “I wonder.” We practised sharing with one another without cross-talk and discussion and found that people felt deeply listened to.

In future “special seasons” such as Advent and Lent, we expect to return to a format of reading a devotional book. Next time we shall probably draw on the many works of Dr Paula Gooder, whose writing has been inspirational at past groups.

Social and other activities:

We have had two sales so far which have raised just under £400. These are our first attempts to raise funds and make friends in this way since COVID and we are learning a lot about organising sales of donated items, and also catering to café cake sales and lunches.

Thank you to everyone who has volunteered, donated and supported the sale. We will be having more sales this year and would welcome anyone who is able to donate to these and/or purchase from us.

This practice as a community is of great importance to grant-giving bodies among others, as they wish to see organisations engaged in self-help and acting cohesively.

Outreach and other groups:

Our Elders Drop in have met monthly this year with numbers increasing, members include both congregation members and people who do not attend our Church. The group continue to enjoy this group.

Junior Church :

Our children have continued to meet at the back of Church during Sunday service, with trained and checked adult supervision. They enjoy a range of activities and we hope to explain our offering along with increases in numbers of children.

Halls:

During 2023 we have had a slight increase in bookings. We have just taken a short term booking and are hoping if the group has enough uptake this will result in a longer term booking. We do still have evening and weekend availability and would welcome any groups to book who have procedures in place (such as insurance, safeguarding etc).

St Micheal & All Angels Stonebridge

End of Year Financial Statements

Year ending 31[st] December 2023

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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of St Michael & All Angles Stonebridge

I report on the accounts of the church for the year ended 31[st] December 2023 which are set in pages of the Annual Report.

Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner

The church’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The church'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 needed.

It is my responsibility to:

Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act);
To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act); and
To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of Independent Examiner's report

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 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

Since the gross income for the year exceeds the amount provided in section 145(3) of the Act, I confirm that I am qualified to act as Independent Examiner under the provisions of that section of the Act and that my qualification is as shown below.

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

1 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and 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.

Kevin Ogilvie

Charity Bookkeeping and Examination Services 28[th] October 2024

13 Evelyns Close,

Hillingdon, Middlesex, UB8 3LR

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Statement of Financial Activities

	Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment Total Prior year funds funds funds funds funds total funds
Incoming resources Incoming resources from generated funds Voluntary income Investment income Incoming resources from charitable activities Other incoming resources Total income Resources used Charitable activities Other resources used Total expenditure Net income / (expenditure) resources before transfer Other recognised gains / losses Net movement in funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward	514 — — — 514 668 48,925 — — — 48,925 158,656 605 — — — 605 602 205 — 340 — 545 — 899 — — — 899 24
	51,148 — 340 — 51,488 159,949 60,871 — 350 — 61,221 72,828 — — — — — 21,332
	60,871 — 350 — 61,221 94,160
	(9,724) — (10) — (9,734) 65,789
	(9,724) — (10) — (9,734) 65,789
	(5,523) 5,662 3,293 — 3,432 (62,356)
	(15,247) 5,662 3,283 — (6,301) 3,432

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Statement of assets and liabilities

	General Designated Restricted Endowment This year Last year
Current assets - Cash at bank and in hand Lloyds TSB current account - Church deposit account - Hall deposit account - Totals Liabilities - Agency accounts Agency collections - Totals Liabilities - Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year Loans Received - Totals Grand total	(15,408) (1,702) 17,332 — 222 8,768 7 7,097 — — 7,104 7,104 154 267 — — 421 421
	(15,247) 5,662 17,332 — 7,747 16,294 — — 4,049 — 4,049 2,862
	— — 4,049 — 4,049 2,862 — — 10,000 — 10,000 10,000
	— — 10,000 — 10,000 10,000
	(15,247) 5,662 3,283 — (6,301) 3,432

Fund movement by type

CT - Church Trips Restricted Sub-total for CT Children - Children and Young P Designated Sub-total for Children Di - Drop in Designated Sub-total for Di Disabled - Disabled Access Restricted Sub-total for Disabled HtF - Heating Fund Designated Restricted Sub-total for HtF Roof - Roof fund Designated Sub-total for Roof Ventures - Ventures Restricted Sub-total for Ventures Vic - Vicarage Designated Sub-total for Vic YP - St Michael's Youth P Restricted Sub-total for YP General - General fund Unrestricted Sub-total for General Grand total	Opening Incoming Outgoing Transfers Gains/losses Journals Closing — 340 350 — — — (10)
	— 340 350 — — — (10) 61 — — — — — 61
	61 — — — — — 61 30 — — — — — 30
	30 — — — — — 30 3,464 — — — — — 3,464
	3,464 — — — — — 3,464 500 — — — — — 500 93 — — — — — 93
	593 — — — — — 593 3,597 — — — — — 3,597
	3,597 — — — — — 3,597 (263) — — — — — (263)
	(263) — — — — — (263) 1,474 — — — — — 1,474
	1,474 — — — — — 1,474 — — — — — — —
	— — — — — — — (5,523) 51,148 60,871 — — — (15,247)
	(5,523) 51,148 60,871 — — — (15,247)
	3,432 51,488 61,221 — — — (6,301)

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Analysis of income and expenditure

Total Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment This year Last year INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Incoming resources from generated funds Fees 514 — — — 514 668 Total 514 — — — 514 668 Incoming resources from generated funds - Voluntary income Stewardship 14,010 — — — 14,010 16,689 Gift Aid/GASDS Recovered 4,761 — — — 4,761 8,162 General collections 4,231 — — — 4,231 2,378 Nursery Rent 20,000 — — — 20,000 20,011 Hall Rents 1,560 — — — 1,560 4,170 Fund raising events 334 — — — 334 — Discretionary Fund — — — — — 560 Grants — — — — — 3,641 Heating Fund Income — — — — — 100,646 Nursery utility contribution 4,030 — — — 4,030 2,399 Total 48,925 — — — 48,925 158,656 Incoming resources from generated funds - Investment income CBF deposit fund interest 605 — — — 605 602 Total 605 — — — 605 602 Incoming resources from charitable activities Drop in 205 — — — 205 — Church Trips — — 340 — 340 — Total 205 — 340 — 545 — Other incoming resources Refunds 899 — — — 899 24 Total 899 — — — 899 24	Total Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment This year Last year INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Incoming resources from generated funds Fees 514 — — — 514 668 Total 514 — — — 514 668 Incoming resources from generated funds - Voluntary income Stewardship 14,010 — — — 14,010 16,689 Gift Aid/GASDS Recovered 4,761 — — — 4,761 8,162 General collections 4,231 — — — 4,231 2,378 Nursery Rent 20,000 — — — 20,000 20,011 Hall Rents 1,560 — — — 1,560 4,170 Fund raising events 334 — — — 334 — Discretionary Fund — — — — — 560 Grants — — — — — 3,641 Heating Fund Income — — — — — 100,646 Nursery utility contribution 4,030 — — — 4,030 2,399 Total 48,925 — — — 48,925 158,656 Incoming resources from generated funds - Investment income CBF deposit fund interest 605 — — — 605 602 Total 605 — — — 605 602 Incoming resources from charitable activities Drop in 205 — — — 205 — Church Trips — — 340 — 340 — Total 205 — 340 — 545 — Other incoming resources Refunds 899 — — — 899 24 Total 899 — — — 899 24
	205 — 340 — 545 — 899 — — — 899 24
	899 — — — 899 24
INCOME TOTAL	51,148 — 340 — 51,488 159,949

EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities
Common Fund	18,000	—	—	—	18,000	18,000
Clergy Expenses	609	—	—	—	609	416
Sacristy/Worship	822	—	—	—	822	918
Music	25	—	—	—	25	167
Telephone	2,111	—	—	—	2,111	2,788
Mission & Outreach	43	—	—	—	43	430
Mission Giving	20	—	—	—	20	216
General Maintenance	6,601	—	—	—	6,601	10,592
Vicarage Expenses	28	—	—	—	28	152
Children and Sunday School	10	—	—	—	10	230

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Payments for courses Office/Admin Vicar's Discretionary Additionals Insurance Daniels Den Bank Charges Church Trips Electricity Gas Water bills Total Other resources used Heating Fund Expenditure Total	274 — — — 274 — 3,317 — — — 3,317 5,349 — — — — — 87 — — — — — 132 8,138 — — — 8,138 8,964 — — — — — 720 232 — — — 232 188 — — 350 — 350 — 5,886 — — — 5,886 4,703 14,407 — — — 14,407 18,777 350 — — — 350 —
	60,871 — 350 — 61,221 72,828 — — — — — 21,332
	— — — — — 21,332
EXPENDITURE TOTAL	60,871 — 350 — 61,221 94,160

GRAND TOTAL	(9,724) — (10) — (9,734) 65,789

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