The Ross Parishes Ross-on-wye I Walford l Brampton Abbotts rosspari5hes.uk Inspiring faith. hoy & love in 9enefAtIO THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, ROSS-ON-WYE ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 REGisfERED CHARITY NO. 1163776
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, ROSS-ON-WYE Registsred Chanty No.: 1163776 Reports and Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2021 CONTENTS Pa 8No. Annual Report Independent Examinerfs Certificate Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements 8t010 12&13
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN. ROSS4)N-WfE Registered Charity No.: 1163776 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES For the year ending 31 December 2021 Aim and purposes St Mary s Parochial Church Council IPCC) had the responsibility of cooperating wth the incumbent, The Reverend Sean Semple, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the church, pastoral. evangelislic, social and ecumenical. The PCC also has the responsibilty for the maintenance and development of the church building and Sl Mary's Church Hall. Objectives and activities The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as wssible to worship at our church and to become part of our parish community at st Mary's. Our services and worship put faith intr) practice through prayer and Scripture, music and sacramenl When planning our acb"vitses for the year, we have consideFed the ChaThty Commission's guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the supplementary guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. In particular, we try to enable parishioners lo live out their faith as part of OLbr parish community through". Worship and prayer., learning about the gospel,. developing their knowledge and trust in Jesus Provision of pastoral care for people living in the parish Mission and outreach work. To facilitate this work, it is important that we maintain the fabric of the church of St Mary's and St Mary's Church Hall. Since March 2020 the Covid pandemic has forced us to move some of our work on-line, a move which has enabled us to reach people well beyond the parish of Ross-on-wye. Achievements and perfomiance Worship and prayer The PCC has considered the need to extend the range of services during the week and over the course of the year that our comrnunity find both beneficial and spiritually fulfilling. The Thursday morning Eucharist plays an important role bLrt our main efforts have been towards encouraging more young people to becotne part of the communty at St Mas. Toast and Toddle, LEAF and Messy Church (which has trfun to bring 115 work to Sunday services from time to tsrne) have continued both online during lock downs and in person followng the easing of resth"cbons, while Work with schools has been severely restn.cted due to the pandemiG", and a new weekly youth choir was stsrted in septernr attrackn.ng singers from Year 1 right through to Year 8. 11 takes part in the monthly Messy Church worship and aims to join the main choir at the Paiish Eucharist once a month. All are welcome to attend our regular serviS and the PCC is grateful to the Clergy Team for their work In the servi$ thal are offered and for the additional opportuntties that are offered by way of Lent and Advent courses. The two regulai Bible Study groups have met on-line. and ars Alpha course was successfully held in the autumn. The church electoral roll is renewed every six years and the last one was in 2019 there are currently 127 parishioners on the roll. a large proportion of whom are resident within the parish. One name has been removed through death.
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, ROSS-ON-WYE Registered charity No.: 1163776 There is a rota of volunteers to visrt all who are sick or unable to get out for any other reason and to keep them in touch with church lrfe. During lockdowns members of the Ministry Team and volunteers have maintained contact with older and vulnerable parishioners by lelephone Deanery Synod Four members of the PCC sat on the Deanery Synod during the year. The Deanery Synod provides the PCC with an imp)rtant link behyeen the parish and the wder structures of the Church. The Reordering of the Church and the use of St Mary's Church Hall Phase 3 of our reordering work in St Mary's ChUh vra5 completed at the end of 2020, however part of the 50/r> retention to cover snagging remains outstanding and it is anticipated that this will be paid in the earSy part of 2022 The church hall is managed by the St Marfs Church Hall Commitiee on behalf of the PCC. sin the pandemic we have gained more regular paying users of the hall. Two tenants have continued to occupy much of the first floor. with one room being retained for church use. One of them. Tuming Point has been very slow to pay rent, but the problem now appears to be solVJ. The Ramp and steps have been ¥efv¥bished but wll nol last for ever. The committee is examining projects which can improve Ihe energy efficiency and warrnth of the building. while not compromising ifs listed status. The Ross-on-wye CommLsnity Larder continues to operate successfully from the basement but the Job Club has had to dose during the pandemic. Grant making policy The PCC have a policy of making donatK)ns of 5% of the income from other Unrestricted giving including Gift Aid receipts under a pattem of regular giving or otherwise. The donations are made In support of both UK and overseas charities under the recommendation of either members of the PCC or the congregation of the church rather than in response to any applications made to the PCC. Ecumenical rolationship5 The church is a member of Churches Together in Ross-on-wye. Financial review Total receipts on unrestrcted fvnds were £100.082 of which £53,245 was unrestricted planned voluntary donations, and a further £15.925 was from Income tsx recovery on Gift Aid. Our membership of the Parish Giving Scherne has improved the collection of tax repayments but we have still failed to enhan the level of donations to any signthcant extent Electronic giving via PayPal and via the card reader in church conb.nues to inCaSe We have received legacies totalling £900 during the year and a frjrther grant of £900 from the Ross Education Trust that is restricted lo our educational work wrth children and young adults under the age of 25 years. The freehold house 8t 3 Redwood Close, Ross-on-We is now occupied by our curate Rev'd fiffany Jackson.
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, ROSS-ON-WIE Registered Charity No.: 1163776 Our regular fundraising ackn"vilies have Ix)ntinued despite the restricti.ons imposed from I"me to time in response to the covid pandemic and the 100 Club remains a successful SOU of income. We are grateful to Nick and Janet Nelson for the contn"bution from their sponsored pilgrimage1£30001, Count Your Blessings1£33921 and the Christrnas Tree Fests"val {£43221 and a donation of £5000 were also significant contribulors lo our income. Net movement in funds on unrestricted funds was a deit of £6463 This has reduced our balance of unrestricted funds to £127723 after adjustments to correct eadier year errors. As a PCC we are mindful of the fact that this represents a balan that is too large for our day-t(Hlay needs but the current un¢ertainties over Covid are a concem and ways need to be found to improve our inrne if annual deficits are to be addreswj. During the year the Friends of the Garden of ReMernbran decided to wind up their ath"vthes and transferred a balance of £7357 to the restred funds of the PCC. Reserves policy 11 is PCC policy to try to maintain a balan on free reserves (net current assets) at a level which ensures the continued operatson of the church and building. As highlighted eartier, we still maintain a balance of unrestricted funds that are greater than necessary but must be considered against our failure to ensure that our Budget runs at or near breakeven. In time we anticipate that a necessary reserve of approximately six months unrestricted payments will need to be maintained. This would be equivalent to £70,000. It would be held to srnoolh out fluctuations In cash flow and to ffleet emergencies and the PCC will decide the position taking into account the annual defiut with which we witinue to be fad. It is our Fjolicy to invest the short term invesknent fund balan with the CCLA Church of England Deposit Fund, and the remainder in the CCLA Church of England Investrnent Fund. The investments are shown as valued as at 31 December 2021 and during the year the value has increased by £1676. The investment policy of the PCC has remained un¢hanged duting the year. Volunteeys We would like to thank 211 the volunteers who give their time in vthatever way towards the work of our church. Structurey governance and fflanagement The Parochial Church Council is a corporate body estsblished by the Church of England. The PCC operates under the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure. The PCC is a Registered Charity. The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. At st Mary's the membership of the PCC Gonsisls of Ihe Incumbent {our Rector). Licensed Clergy, including House for Duty Priests, Churchwardens, the Readers and members elected by those members of the Gongregation who are on the Electoral Roll of the church. All those who attend our seNicesl members of the congregation are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC. The PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance lo the parish, incl4Jding deciding on how the funds of the PCC are to be spent. The full PCC met six ts.mes during the year (either in person or via Zoom) a very good average level of attendance. Admlnistrativg infonnation
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN. ROSS4)N-WYE Registered Charity No.- 1163776 St. Mary's Church is situated off the HwJh Street bettveen Church Street and St Mary's Street in Ross- on-wye, wstcode HR9 5HD. It is part of the Diocese of Hereford within the Church of England. The correspondence address is The Benefice Office. The Rectory. Church Street. Ross-on-wye HRg 5HN. Registered chanty number 1163776. PCC members who have served at any time from 1 January 2020 until the date this reportwas approved arg.. Rector and Chair The Rev'd Sean Semple Licensed Clergy The Rev'd Tiffany Jackson The Rev'd Prebendary Caroline Pascoe The Rev'd Canon Christopher Blanchard Readers Canon Freda Davies Churchwardens Dr Johft Selchfield Dr Janet C¢)oper (to W March 20211 Mr Bryan Jones (from W March 2021) Mr Peter Reynold$ Vice Chair Treasurer Mr Roy Milnes Deanery Sync*l Representatives Mr Paul Eward Mr Mark Sanderson Mr Gerald Altree Mrs Rachel Lewis Elected members Df Janet Coopef (from March 2021) Mr Paul Cummings Mr Bryan Jone$ {to 9th March 2021) Mr Paul Mason Mrs Anne Morris Mr Peter Reynok Mr Mafk Sanderson Mr Timothy Waters Mrs Rosie Winyard Intergenerational Missioner Mrs Christine Heather Cattanach {to 22nd January 20211 Socretary Mrs Rachel Lewbs Bankers.. National Westminster Bank, 12 Broad Street. Hereford. HR4 9AH The C¢)-opefative Bank, P.0. Box 250, Skelmersdale, Lancashire WN8 6WT
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN. ROSS4)N-WYE Reglstered Charity No.: 1163776 Trustees, responsibilities in relation to the flnancial statemgnts The PCC is spOnsible ft)r all parish finance. its management and control, including the appointment of a Treasurer. While it may delegate some of its duties this does not remove its legal responsibilities. Charity law requires the PCC as Trustees of the Church to prepare an annual report and financial statements for each financial year. The PCC is also required lo ensure that these are subjected to an annual independent examination or audit and to present these to the Annual Parochial Church Meeting in accordance with the Church Representaton Rul85. In preparing these financial statements. the PCC are required to.. Select suitable accounting wlicies and then apply them consistently- Make judgements and estimates thal are reasonable and prudent., Stale whether applicable a¢countsng standards and statements of recommended pracbce have been followed subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial staternenls,. and Prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to Presume that the PCC will Contsnue in operab'on. The PCC are sponSible for keepiTrJ proper atLounts'ng records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any lime the financial poSitn of Ihe Church and enable them to ensure thal the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011 and applicable accounting standards. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Church arsd hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and deleth'on of fraud and other irregulafibes. Approv by the Parochial Church Councll on and slgned on Ils bohaff by 202L Chalr END s.A.xJ . £EHP&-
ThE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, ROSS-ON-WYE Reglstered Charity No.: 1163776 Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of Parochial Church Council of the Ecurnenical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Ross4>n-Wye I report on the accounts of the church for the year ended 31 December 2021 which are sel out on pages 81013. Respective Responsibilities of TNstees and Ekn•niner The Church's Trustees are responsible for the preparatw)n of the a(xounts. The Church's Trustees ¢onsider that an audit is not UIred for this year under sect 144(2) of the Chariltes Act 201 ? {Ihe 2011 Aclll and that an indeperen1 examinalion ¢s needed_ It is my responsibilty lo.. Ex8mine the accounts under se¢lion 145 of the 2011 Acl)- To follow the procedures laid down in Ihe Gerwal Directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under seclion 145(51{ bl of the 2011 Act).. and To slate whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Independent Exarninèrfs report My eXaMinatn was carrted out in accordance with the general 01ctiOnS gwen by the Charity Commission. An examination indudes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts pSented with those records. It also includes considerats.on of any unusual items or disclosures in the accLNJnls. and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The Procedures undertaken do not provide all the eviden thal would be required in an audit and con5equenUy no opinion is given as to whether the accounts wesenl a 'tnJe and fair view, and the report ss limited to those matters set out in the statement beltw. Independent examinees statèment In connectton wth my examination, no material matters have come to my attenlion which give me reasonable Cause to believe that in any material respect". the aecounting records were not kepl in ac£ordance wth section 130 of the 2011 Act.. or the accounts did not accord wrth the acL¥)unling records". or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements Gon¢eming the form and ¢onlent of accounts set out in the Charities IAccoLtnts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that Ihe accounts gNe a 'true and fair, vKew which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examinalion. I have come across no other mattws in connectK)n with the examination lo which attenlK)n should be drawn in order lo enable a proter understaThJing of the a(A)unts to be reached. David J Bennett, Chartered Accountanl 1 Parsons Croft Hildersley Ross-on-wye Date
TofAL FUNDS 20 Planrtdgrlirrf". $3245 I7.1 4.11 53245 17.501 53067 Collthon5aTeindvxth 1963 8214 14.712 14.712 25.J64 24.584 Grdrtts JIKI212 24J64 124.575 7Y821 2(blOtsrtithtyatttMd•s i0 ChnslriiA*TfÈèFésts¥al 4.322 3.393 111)Club 1912 21YJ Flrmw 475 475 586 1970 5.214 5237 20.101 13560 CIdeD&1tÈ5tKwretrj¥bl 345 974 U5pof Churth Ftts .Y75 6141 IOJ76 10.376 6141 517 527 183 3150 24.991 159.113 104861
TOTAL FUNDS 202 3. Expenditure Fvnds Fvrmls Jlbl Exwdknrvoh Chawl• xlfvib•S tx(kn Common Share Cy and Berth expErS Intergenerational Mi5YO He313nd Light Cleanin8 Insurance Wèier UpkEep of Serwces Or8aniStsand Cholr Bank Ch3r8e5 Sundries IEAF Messy Churth Toast & ToddlE Education & DI5lesh 69,3ts) 22,368 8.750 70.6 21.336 2.955 8,648 I9 9.287 137 2L336 2,955 465 7,863 iQ6 1,666 6,373 20 89D 1,049 9287 137 lJ18 6.327 6.327 2A30 2,430 231 433 224 424 19fi48 231 433 210 214 18,588 12.484 Renewal Of Llghting aulnquenn131 repalrs Church New Works Boer5ervIcecCW1tttand reIrS Or8an malntenan Bell malntenanfe &Z57 493 494 32 102,897 564 994 32 310 140 5.257 493 494 32 ChutchesToBetherSubscrtpt Dohatl¢n5 Chvr¢h Hall Statlonery Prolesslonal SeThbs 5.442 3,825 146 5,442 1569 1,569 1,286 Upkeep ol Churchyard Wg5ttCollectifjrts & L¥5posal Telephohe F¢rwarded Cdleciions 1,920 389 1,030 225 183 139.1% 29116 16&612 Z49121.11 31•1 Exp•ndWurn rm Rthlng G1n8 Efisiows Fees Materfals Adverts Sundrle5 IL¥JClub 18 18 13W. £ 17WX) 250,421 Tot•1 29M16
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5t Mary the WirEin Church Ross-on-wye Balance Sheet (Church of England) as at 31 December 2021 As at 3111212021 s at 3111212020 Current Assets Debtors Endowments Cash at Bank & in hand 3,003.82 32,596.65 206,182.52 26,332 222,120 Creditors Net current a55ets less current Ilabilities 537.13 241.245_86 248,452 Totsl assets less current liabilities 241.245.86 248,452 Total net assets less liabilities 241,245.86 248,452 Represented by Unrestricted unrestrirted general fund 127,723.11 134,149 Restricted Bell Fund Organ Fund Jessie Carter Legacy Spire Restoration Christian Education Fund Churchyard Fund Choir Scholarship Fund Garden of Rememberance Lay Ministry P A System Fabric Fund Property maintenan Fund Bequests Fund Colwell Bequests Fund Lay Assistance Fund 186.89 187 4.CK)6.13 1,384.56 8,979.72 1.523.O) 13.510.51 8,006.59 6.408.87 36.633.87 631.11 4,005 1.580 9,657 1,523 6,150 8,007 6.406 47,348 631 3.(K)2.29 3,208.28 26.040.93 3,220 2,807 22.782 Funds ofthe Church 241.245.86 248,452 li
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