St Francis, Church, Valley Park The Ecumenical Church Council of St. Francis,, Valley Park, Single Congregation Local Ecumenical Partnership. (and the Parochial Church Council of the Parlsh of Valley Park) Annual Report forthe year ended 31" December 2023. Sl Francls, Church: Pil8rlm's Close. Valley Park, Chandlerfs Ford, Eastlel8h, Hants, S053 4ST. Tel.: 023 8027 1152; E-mall.. odinin (0gtlrJncis Vfill('YP.drk.(LLJ.uk,. Web51te.' www.5tfrancis-valley aik.or .uk Fac book.. hrtLllwww.lacebook.com Stfranclsv 8Jnk.. The Nadonal Westminster Bank. Eastlel8h Branch, 34 Southampton Aoad. Eastleigh S050 9XN. Mr. Chris. Goodhead FCA. Knl8ht Goodhead Ltd. Chartered Accountants, 7 Bournemouth Road, Chandlerfs Ford. Eastleigh. Hants. S053 3DA. M5. Sarah Harlow BA (Hon51 DipARCH RIBA, Seymour and Bainbrldge Archilects, 9 Charlecote Mews, siaple Garden5, Winchester, Hants. 5023 8SR. Independent Examlner: In5pectinB ArchStect: Reglstered 4$ • Ch•rfty In Eniland irKI Wales: Chartty 14umber,' 1165677
CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST. FRANCIS, CHURCH, VALLEY PARK SC-LEP Annual Report of the Ecumenical Church Council of the Single Congregation Local Ecumenical Partnership of St Francis, Valley Park and the Parochial Church Council of the Parish of Valley Park 202a Alms and purposes The 8ims andpurposes of St Francis. Church. V8lleyParkSlngle Congregation Loc81 Ecumenic81 Partnership (SC-LEPJ rem81n unchanged from previous years. The Church and Charity exists to advance the Chrlstian f81th within the Ecclesiastical Parlsh of Valley Park and elsewhere. in accord8nce with the rites and practices of the p8rtieip8ting denomin8tion8 in the LEP: Church of England, Methodist Church and United Reformed Church. Oversight 8nd m8n8gefnent ol the work of St Francls. ChuTch is vested in an Angiic8n Paroch181 Church Council IPCCI, and 8n Ecurnenical Chuich Council IECCI, which normally meet concurrently, and ere collectlvely known as 'The Church Council,. The Church Councll has responsibility. in co-oper8tlon wlth the Incumbent minister, the deslgnated Mlnlsters of the Oth8r Particlpating Churches and the Church Wardens lor prornotlng the Christlan falth and enabllng the whole mi88ion of the Christi8n Church. Objectives The Ch8rlty'8 objectlves contlnue to focus on Chfistlan Mi995on and Mlnistry. St Francis. Church Councll works to promote the whole mission of the church through th& following objectives. These will bo expanded below with reports from mini8try188ds. 1. Worshlp and pray•r. and by providing a range of opportunities for th09e within the parish, end beyond, to learn about th8 Christian G08P81 and develop 8 falth In J8SUS Christ. and to walk with God: 2. Pa¥toral caro for all those within the parish and others who corne into cont8Ct with the Church; 3. Mlg$lon and communlty outroach, involvin8 practical. social and fln8ncl81 support tor the local community and wider chafltable c&uses. includingwork with and through other Churches end Ch8ritles' 4. Building the corporate Ilfe ot the Church tamily* both through ¢ollective worship and through soGig1. fellowship and community-focused activities., 5. Hoidlng st Fr8n¢i$' Church and Its land and buildinq in trust. vla the Parochl81 Church Council, for future generations, maintaining them as a vital and valuable resource in support of other objectives. and sharing them with the other denominations ofthe LEPthrough a formal SharingAgreement' 6. Worklngwlththe nelghbouring St Francis C of E (Alded) Prlmaryschool.
CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST. FRANCIS, CHURCH, VALLEY PARK SC-LEP Publlc benefit St Francis. Church delivers public benetit through engaging in a range of activities. including, but not restricted to: The celebr8tion of public worship,. The teaching of the Christian faith. Mlssion 8nd evangelism. Pastoral work. including visiting and 8UPPOrting the sick 8ncl the bereaved: The provision of lacilities with a Christian ethos for the Ioc81 community, including. but not restricted to. GP Chaplaincy. Community café, activities to support health and wellbelng The support of other charitles in the UK and over8eas. The extent to which publlc benefit has been delivered is described in the following pages of this Report. Mlnlstry Reports (under the objectives above) 1. Wor8hlp and Prayer: 2023 w8s at last b8ck to norm818fter the shadow of Covid but we learned a lot in that period and continue to live8tr8am of our 108m service through Zoom. At th8t service we offer a creche. junior church and youth group 1c8 8 month. the youth also meet mid-week, each week. We had some $ignific8nt changes in personnel in th8t OUT curate joe lelt in F8bru8ry, 8nd we were joined by HannBh, our new children 8nd families mlnlster. 8 role we'd 8dvertised on three OCC88lons in 2022. She joined us In February 2023 and took on leadership ot junior church and Me88y church, a more Informal &ctivities based worship, This has contlnued to grow throughout 2023, and was well-attended by families from the community (see report). H8nnah hag 8180 Started a new group to serve OUT community, for those under 5 with special needs and thelr parents and carers- for those of 811 faiths and none IPle83e see report in section 2&31. We also continued to visit the local Biendoncare home to t8ke 8 rnonthly communion $8rvlce. In terms of Occasional Offices. we had 4 baptism5 and 2 adult8 who chose to renew their baptl8m vows by full immersion we borrowed an inflatable hot tub and had a wonderful service of celebrationl The rest of our occ8$ion81 offices took place in a fortnight In the summer holidays: a wedding and four funerals including for much loved church members. We held 8 nvmber of festival Seice8-. H8rvest festlV81, Service to remember those vvh0 died, and our Advent Service of Light. Christmas was o busy time and we were 8ble to Serve the communlty in manyw8ys. St Fr8ncis school came in separate Key Stage Groups and took part in pop-up nativily. we had a very well-attended carol service for the ¢ommunity followed by refre¥hrnents, carols at the pub, and carol services at Brendoncare, 8nd In Café. Hannah led Messy Christmas and Christmas Eve Crlb Service. Irs church we had our usual midnight communion, and a Christmas day all age cornmunion service too. What a joyful celebration. In terms of our rninistry team. Steve, our LLM, bec8rne an ordinand and will be ordained deacon in 2024. lan continues his training as an LLM with Winchester School of Mission. We are thankful for the contribution of our two retired ministers on the team, Nick and Allen, and also Nary, URC
CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST. FRANCIS. CHURCH, VALLEY PARK SC-LEP support and development offieerwho t8kes an active part as her busyjob allows, and Cliff, prison ch8p18in married to our vicar Sarah, who also ministers at St Francis. Wè also enjoyed contributions from Peterwho has BPP. We have 8 number offolkwith Bcmswho ministertoo. Reports from Mln18try heads of muslc. Creche, Junlof Church. Youth Group and Messy Church follow: Sungworship We have been delighted to welcome 2 new members, Rosie and Kate, dring2023. There are 16 regularly involved in leading the church in sung worship and 2 others who join us occ88ion811y. ExtlB number$ means that we are now 8ble to offer 8 variety of musicians and singers lor every service. We've a150 continued to Sntroduce some new song8 to the church whilst including a traditional hymn and other farniliar 30ngs every week. I'm very grateful to all member9 of our group for their commitment to ensurlng they have the music they need. are familiar with the songs and 8rrlve Ingood timeto ensuretheAVi88m h8vetime to 80und check. Going beyondthe notes *1 to brlng worship to God is our primary goal. I'd especially like to thank Suzenne and R8cha81 for the time and elfoTt they put into suggesting 80ngs for services and leading sung wor8hlp. Please pray th8t we make use 811 th8 music818iftlngs arnong us to bl888 God 8nd our church family. Steph8nle 88rlow Crècho 2023 2023 has been 8notherqui81 yearfor the Cr8che Te8m. There8re3 n8mesonthe reglsterwho comevery infrequentlyon a Sundaymornlng, but DO come to Messy Church. Sometimes with both parents. We have had 8 fewv181tlng children, some were babies, who were happyto playwith thetOy8. We remain convlnced that we n88d a creche In place, believing w8 will have regular children coming one day. The creche team 15 as strong as ever with conscientious and caring staff. who prepare fully e8ch eek for a full p¥ogramm8 Ot a Bible story, craft . singlng 8nd a prayer. We h8ve met up for a summer lunch and recently. Christmas drinks at the Cleveland 8ay. when we were thrilled that one of the team who had been very unwell, could join us. Ourtearn is- Di Srnith, Jan Southern. Carolyncovey, Debble Reeves. lanstretch and Sue Bowles. We would ask the church for your continuing pr8yers as we believe God has gre8t plans for us. Thankyou.- Sue 8owles
CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST. FRANCIS. CHURCH, VALLEY PARK SC.LEP 2023 Junlor Chureh Annual Aoport 2023 was a year of change for Junior Church. Debbie continued to f81thfully plan. coordinate and lead the sessions until Hannah cgme into post at the end of FebrLJary. Easter followed swiftly when the children created 8 beautiful Easter Garden, and the summer term was quickly upon us. By this stage new volunteers had been recruited to the Junior Church team. DBS checks undertaken and s8t8gu8rding troining completed. Using resources from the Urban Saints platlorm called 'Energize', Junior Church followed a Series in the summer term leaining about the Frult of the Spirit. Ouring the Autumn term, we followed 8 series called 'Church - What does it mean to be the Body of Christ, ¢overing broad ehurch themes like whywe read the Bible. why and how we pray. th8 loy of serving 8nd the gift of givlng. Sessions follow 8 slmilar pattern each week, openlng with free play from the aciivity box, then games. stories and activities to underst8nd the theme, Bible study to delve in further and crafts to help remember what we've been learning about. We always fit in drinks 8nd blscuits tool Whilst there are around 15 primary school aged children known to Junlor Church. around 10 attend each week. Numbers have remained st8ble despite 3 Junior Church members moving ontoyouth Group in September. Towards the end of2023, wewelcomed 2 n8wf8milies. We also welcome children on an 'ed hoc, basis, those who are staying locally with families known to the church. We have a brilliant team of volunteers who regul8rly help and 18ad Junior Church, they enthusiastically nurture the childfen and help to make the se33ion8 fun. We ran a super-slzed version ol Junior Church twice In 2023. In lune and November. the St Francis School Choir 8nd Orchestra wer8 invited to take part in the Sunday mornlng service. On these mornings, 8 shortened junior Church 8e88lon w88 led In th8 school for hall an hour with games. Story and craft. Wewelcomed almo3t40 children at each of thes8 sesslons. Ple8se pray for the continued growth of Junior Church, that the children can explore their f8ith and please give thanks for the wonderful contributlon of all the volunteers. H8nn8h Hi8cock- Children and Families Minister Tho Youth Group Report 2023 has seen ihe group expand a little, both by the number ol meetings made available, the number ofvolunteersto run the group and most importantlythe number ofteen8 that attend. We continue to have fun 8nd speakofjesus in every session. W8 meet on 2 Sund8ys a month as well as every Monday evening during term tlme. The material we use makes preporatlon and leading each session pretty straightforward, leaving time & elforts to answor qu8Stions and develop the faith of those in the group. As well as trying to win 8t the new table tennis game we hav8 inventedl Ple8$e pray for.. The group to continue to grow in they relatlonship with Jesus That the group would could continue to grow numerically That the number of sessions offered would growto every Sunday
CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST. FRANCIS. CHURCH, VALLEY PARK SC-LEP We thank the Loid for the w8y that he works in and through the group 8S they e8ch ponder. consider and wrestle with their faith. Cliff. Fiona. Sam. Phil & Lou Messychurch Rqportfor2023 'It's church, butnot8syouknowit. Messychurch is8 W8yof beingchurch forfamllles 8nd others. It is Christ-centred, for all ages. based on cre8tivity, hospit81ity and celebration., Messy Church 8RF2024 In 2023, Me35y Church buzzed with activity. welcoming new familles 8nd familiar faces for I I joyful g8therlngs. While most seryices were h&ld on 8 Sunday 8t 3pm. special Wednesday services were held in the school holid8y8 and these. elong wlth the Summer Party, were P8rticu1811y popul8r. At Messy Chrlstma8 in Decemberwe welcomed 145 people which included over 80 excited childrenl Each seNice follows the sarne pattern. Cre8tive crafts and 8Ctlvltles set the theme with dedicated volunteers guiding the children and sparking conversation. Active, edible and sparkly 8Ctivities are especially popular! After about 8n hour. we move to the worship areo for the Celebration where we hear the message of the day. This can be through showing a vldeo. telllng the story from the Storyteller 81ble. or using 8n interactive activity like 8 science experimenl, and involvlng the children 88 much 88 possible. We pray creatlV8ly using 8Ctlvltie8 like writing our players on lolly sticks, using the pr8yer tree and having bubble prayers. We sing famili8r songs like'my Lighthouse, and 'Our God is 8 Great Big God, and we are often treated to performances by the delightful Hand in Hand Puppet Toam. The themes 8cross iheye8r included: The Beatitudes, Easter and Pente¢o$t, C8rlng for ourworld, Harvest, Moses. time In the wilderness and the story of Joseph 8nd hi8 fÈrnily. The ideas for the sessions are often inspired by the BRF Publication 'Get Messy M8gazine', then lovingly shaped by the volunteers, creativity. Messy Church 18 planned. prepared 8nd dellvered by 8 fabulous team of volunteers. whlch includes those involved in cr8fting 8nd leading activities as well as those who provide refreshments. faithful cake bakers, th8 AV whizzes 8nd those who brilliantly mov8 the furniture, an(J the dedicated members of the tidy-up te8m who hoover and cle8n once the Messy fun is overl Thank you to eV8ry one of you for your contributlon. Please praythat Messy Church f8milie3 deepen thelr relationships with God, 8nd th8t others find this welcoming Spece to begin their own journeys with Jesus. Hannah Hiscock- Children and Families Minlster 2. Pa3toral Care: Our pastoral team, led by Fiona - who holds a BCM IPastorall- h8s continued to meet with and engage 8 ronge of individuals, both from within the church and more widely. offering friendship. fellowship and an opportunity for quiet prayer for those who wish. Our Prayer network has
CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST. FRANCIS. CHURCH, VALLEY PARK SC-LEP continued to enable collective prByer for those who request it. Since December 2022, our player ministry team have offered pr8yer ministry after our 108m seNic8S. Pastoral care and con¢ern are also a key element of the work of our House Groups. ably headed up by Nick Grew. where study of Scripture and matters of topical concem to Christl8ns are coupled with prayer. fellowship and support in 8 variety of ways. Groups meet however suitg them, whether on zoom. in person. or 8 mixture of both, offering options for those with differing vulnerabilities end preferences. Reports from Minlstry heads of Pastoral care, Home Groups and Mens, group follow: Pastoral Team The pagtor81 team Is rn8de up of 8 people who have the great privilege to come 8longside anyon8 who needs emotional 8nd pr8ctical support. As 8n extension to the pastor81 work, the prayer chain has 83 members of the congregation who commit to pray for anyone who 88ks. During 2023 therewere 56 requests. Please pray for the pastoral team and tho88 they support. that they know God with them during sometlmes ch8llenging end life changing events. Fion8 Grove Home Group SFVP Homeqroup Revlow 2023 There are around 70 people in 7 Homegroups,. 2 meetlng In the mornlng and 5 in the evenlng. Each meet together physically on a regular b88is Iweekly or fortnightlyl and some make use of Zoom. Each group has a different feel but 811 b818nce connectlng vvith God I'up'j. encouraging one another to grow as dlsciple51'in'J, and supporting the mission ol each person I'out'l. Highlights from this year: In Lent, groups followed Prayer Course 2- Unanswered Prayer. Some groups h8vefollowed-up the Sunday sermon series in greater depth. Other themes have included 3tudying e book of the Bible, explorlng a Bible character. excerpts from "The Chosen", 'Just 10, talks... A new group has started up for younger adults explorln8 faith in jesus. If you would like to join a group or have 8 suggestion for 8 new group Ithere's always scope for other type8 of groupl please t81k wSth Nick Grew. - Nick Grew Men's group Men's Breakfast meets on the Second Saturday of most months. It's 8 great time ot fellowshlp, always with 8n excellent bre8kfgst and a short Bible Yeflection, and a time of prayer. This year thereweretalksfrom Cliff, Nickand Peter. and wewould alwayswelcome other8toshar8 a Short topical reflection. Breakfast over the last few months has been B hearty full-fry. but over the summer we h8d the joy of sharing warm croissants round a table in the garden on a few sunny occasions. We are a small core group, butwith a wider numberwho Gome 8longwhen Ihey can. Most years we've also run a weekend aw8y- Other cornmitments forthe organisers me8nt that wasn't Possible this year. but we hope to return to it in 2024.
CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST. FRANCIS, CHURCH, VALLEY PARK SC-LEP It would be great il you would pray with us for how this group should evolve to best serve the needs of our church. And of course you'd be welcometojoln us anytime-8.30-9.30am.- PeterRhodes 3&4 Misslon and Communlty Outreach. & Bulldlng the corporate Ilfo of the Church family. The church cafe is a well-established aspect of our mission and comfflunity outreach. A report on cafe follows: Café The cafe has continued to thrive, being busy on both Monday and Wednesday mornings. Mondays have mostly adultvisitors, whereas Wednesdays are more of a mix of ages. About 15- 20 mums stop for coffee 8nd chat after dropplng children 8t St Francis School on Wednesday. There are a few pre-schoolers who enjoy playing in the creche and doing craft with Margaret, which isverypopular. Thecafe is afant8$tic outreach opportunity, andthete8m m8keseveryone leel welcome by chattlng and getting to know the visitors, plus serving coffee, tea and biscuit8. During the year the school cholr has come across to perform; we raised money for Cancer Research: Messy Church 18n alongside B couple of Wednesday c8fes during the school holidays. which was fun,. in Decemberthere were Carols 8t C8fo. How you could prayfor us - pray that we are able to have good conv8rsatlOn8 end get to knowthe visitors and their needs better. Thanks to God that we have this outre8ch opportunlty- Flon8 Grove. In 2019. wè launched our current Misglon Action Plan. We reviewed it as e Church Councll and mlnlstryteam In June 2023 and contlnued the same broad aims, but added tothe goals. We have worked towards It In 2023. as follows: Foyndatlon8 for ml8slon 2023 s8W the Start a group looking 8t our mission givSng: they wlll bring proposals lor mlssion partners in 2024. They Invlted guests from these misslon organisations to give us more information in servlces. We 81so had new signage and made progress on improving accessibility to our buildingthrough links with the organisation Roofbreakers. ch&mpionèd by Christine Grew: Roofbreakers Report 2023 has been a positlve year, growing in awareness of diversity /dlsabllSty for St Fr8ncis Ch. Oblectlves achieved from 2023AnnuaLSunYnAry: Roofbre8ker8 Is now8n item on Church Council Agenda. This is used to prompt questions and highlight issues that have been addressed. 2. Disability Awareness tfalning session by Zoom took place on 12 June. There was good attendance, 34 people, and helptul inter8Ctive discussions. The main benefit of the presentation by the Through the Roof Team was increased awareness of disabilities we are likely to encounter.
CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST. FRANCIS, CHURCH, VALLEY PARK SC-LEP 3. Improvements to Accessible toilet. There are now proper soap dispensers in both toilets. A mirror to waist level has been put into the Disabled Toilet for the benefit of wheelch8ir users. Many thanks to Andy Grove for undertaking these tasks. 4. AV. There have been improvements in the 18yOUt of song Words and Bible texts. Many thanks to the t8am for their ongoing work on thls. 5. There was use of British Sign Language in one carol atthe Carol Service. This was initiated byst Francis School and wasverywelcome. Further achieyeme.nLS: an Access AuditW8s undertaken In August by Christine and Helen Kelso. The key matters wer8 81gnago le8dingto and around the church, poslers 8dvertising ourevents, and Issues to do with the st8te of the car park. Also, the need forthe carp8rk Iightlng to coniinue into the evening when late events occurréd at St Francis. Slgnage: Five new Signs were made.. two replaced old slgns which now include the dove hands motif. A Disabled Access sign was added to the wall pointing to the Covered Entrance Iby kitchen), Two further signs were made to direct people to tha church offlce. Poster8: noti¢eboards at th8 entrance to the car park and both church entrance points Idouble doois and entrance by kitchen) have been updated to Include upcoming events as well as regular ones. Colourful and up to date, these h81p to advertise our many services and otherevents. There wlll be an ongoing need to keep th8m up to date. Car park.. land belong8 to the Diocese. General upkeep of the car park is the responsibility of the school groundsman. The fading whSte lines which need ren8wing have been ralsed wlth the Diocese in conjunction with Hampshire Highw8ys. This is import8nt in clarifying which 15 the entrance, and which is the exit. At tim8 of writing it Ss hopeL1 to increase the number of Disabled Parking sp8ces (just one currently.} Control of Iightlng times in the car park is through St Fr8n¢is School. Anyone running an evenlng evènt at ohurch and wantin8 to extend the lighting beyond 9pm needs to contact the school admin office. The new School Business Manager Eleanor Edwards has been very helpful in all C8rpark m8tter$ and is a good contact for ongoing issues. F tpritits. a significant step has been taken by our Children & Families Mlnister H8nn8h in setting up 'Footprints" a group for families Wlth children with addltional needs. IThis has not been Instigated bythe Roofbieakers team but is entirely in keeping with its aspirations for a more inclusive church and warrants a mention here.) Whatforthe comingypar? l. Regarding automatic doors to the Disabled Toilet and Front Door (by kitchen), quotes are currently being sought. This matter has come io the fore since one of our church members needs this automatic assistance to enter the building. 2. Further improvement and development ofAV overheads. 3. Further use of Makaton l BSL at special gervices. Eg could we perhaps learn The Lord's Prayer Sn Makaton to say at All Age Services?
CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST. FRANCIS, CHURCH. VALLEY PARK SC-LEP 4. Further appraisal of our noticeboards within the building and their use to inform. Eg to highlight our Mission Partners. Christin8 Gr8W Janu8ry2024 Children and Youngpeopie Employing a Childrens and Families minlster hfjs enabled us to move foard in this 8rea- please see her report below: Chlldren and FamlUo¥ Mlni8ter Role- Hannah Hlg¢o¢k Thanks to the warm welcom8 and excellent SL*PPQrt I received on 8tartSng in p08t at St Fr8ncl8,1 quickly lelt settled in this new rolel During the first three months, I took on the leadership ol the junior Church and Messy Church, got involved in the All Age ServiGe$. I sterted to lead school assemblies and build rel8tlon8hips with the wonderful attendees at Wednesd8y Café. Once I felt established in these areas, it was time to $t8rt looklng ahead. Keeping in mind the big he8rt St Francis has for welcome and incluslon. and using the knowledge ond skills from my previou8 career in Children's Nursing. i Started to consider the 5UPPOrt that children with additional needs, and their families, could receive throLJgh St Francis Church. In mSd-July. I held 8 focus group wlth partlClP8nts who have experience leither Ilved or through their workl of the needs of children with complexitles. ¥dditlonal needs or 18arnin8 di88bilities. The discusslons w8re enlightening and the wisdom shared w88 inv81u8ble. Using the outcomes of the group. alongside a generou3 grsnt for re80ur¢eg from Te$tValley Borough Council. the ide8 ot the additional needs group evolved. The new group w85 named 'FootprSntS' 8nd two pilot sessions were held in October and November. The group, which is designed for under 55 Wlth addition81 needs with their paTents/carers. is a tree play and support group wher6 parents of 811 faiths and none c8n meet In 8 warm and friendly space with otherg In slm118r sitU9tions to themselves. The pilots were su¢ce5sful and helped both me 8nd the newly formed team of brillianl volunteer5 to realise the vlslon of the group and understand the Import8nce of wldespread publicity. Sharpening the foGus on additional needs has led to other developments throughout the year. In September, the Calrn Zone was introduced at Messy Church. The sm811 meeting room was transformed into a qul&t space with soft lighting. cozy blanketg and plllows, sensory lights. fiddle toys and ear delender5 for those who sometimes find the busyness of Messy Church overwhelming and need a quiet escape. Th8 zone h88 proven Its worrh. generatlng positive feedback and it 13 now a regular part of Messy Church. In addition, l introduced a new activity box pgcked full of fiddle toys. wind up toys and puzzle games which is used during Junior Church, Messy Church and on occasions during services and assemblies. The box has proved populor with adults and children and is used for both play and distraction. Please pray for Footprints, that the group will flourish in 2024 and that St Fr8llcis will continue to be a place where individual needs are met and everyone feels included.
CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST. FRANCIS. CHURCH, VALLEY PARK SC.LEP We continue to make links with the community through Messy Church, café, and St Fvancis school. Hoallngand Wholeness This continues to be one of our foci, reflected throughout the welcome we look to give on a Sunday, at café and 8t other times. Specifically, we continue to offer GP Chaplaincy and Take TSme Meditations: reports below: GP Chapialncy The GP Chaplaincy based 8t St Francis Surgery in Valley Paik will soon enteT Its fourth year; thls past ygar lor me has been a "p8use then relaunch" one. I had 8 pause last summer. when my Dad was ill and then died. Just as I was starting to sense God gently nudging me to think about st8rting back. I was contacted by the Surgery asking if I'd be happy to offer chaplaincy support io Surgery staff as well as p8tients and had 8 flurry of new referrals of patients from the GPS and Social PrescrSber at the Surgery. I 'relaunched' In the autumn and am seeing patients agoin. usually in the Chapel or sitting in the G8rden of Remembranc8. It's hugely encour88ing for me to tiav81 alongside the people I listen to and sen98 God's Care for them. I'v8 hBd great ongoing support from the ACGP IAs50Cl8tion of Chaplalncy in Gener81 Pr8¢ticel, with 8 new Supervisor who's a very experienc8d GP Chaplain based In G188gow Iwe m88t on Zoomll and regular learning opportunities wlth colle8gues 811 over the country. GP Chaplpincy 13 growing and spreading nationwide, which is very exciting, with some GP Chaplalns working voluntarily, as I do, snd some in paid posts. Locally I gave a telk about GP Chaplaincy at Diocesan Lay Ministry tralning day last May...there'g so much potential for GP Chaplaincy to develop in our Ioc81 are8 too and an excellent tr8lning course ffom the ACGP for 8nyon8 interested. Please pray: For all the patients who come through GP Chapl8Sncy, with m8ny experiencing feally challenging clrcumstances. For 811 the staff at St Ffsncis Surgery in their often-demanding work. For a st8ff meeting at the Surgery in mld-March- I've been asked to speak about what GP Chaplaincy Is 8nd how staff can access it too. For another GP Chapl8ln here so we can increase our availability with so many brilli8nt opportunities Ithis can be someone with pastor81 background. no medical background is necessary.... a lot of it is being "a pair of ears without jud88m8nt" as one Lady I saw recently described Itl For the good links between GP Chaplalncy. thB Café at church 8nd other pastoral opportunities to continu8 and grow. I'm so thankful for these links. For ACGP as it becomes an independent charity and continues to exiend the reach of GP Chaplaincy throughout the country. K8tie Warner io
CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST. FRANCIS, CHURCH, VALLEY PARK SC.LEP TakeTlme T8keTime glves the opportunity to engage with God in the quiet using readings from the gospels rewritten to enable us to imagine ourselves in the story. At the beginning of 2023 we were meetlng rnonthly in person after cafe and monthly on zoom. Zoom became more frustrating as Wi-Fi connections had a tendency to let us down and we dropped the evening session. The daytime meeting has continued,. it isn't well attend8d but is Valuable for those who join us. Please pray w8 can flnd the best way to make use of this resource to deepen our understandlng of God. Stephanie Barlow Other mi88ion and communltyoutr•ach actlvltlol: Valley ParkLite Fe8tlval A highlight of the year was a free festiV81 put on for the whole parish. and their fflends, for the Second yoar runningl Music was provided by talented church members, trorn the planlsts, to Elllot Frisby. and the Kazbaahs end we danced the night away. Early on there w8S te8, Cake, face- painting and craft. and later 8 pop up cocktail bar, barbecue and beer. It W88 W811 received by alll Ml•8lon Glvlng partnor• Alongside locally oriented outreach. our Church has continued to support ch8rltie$ wh08e work is in lina with our aims Including Fair Tr8de, and E8stleigh Basics Bank. Regu18r Gollections of foodstutts and essentials continue to be made, now at 3 points in the p8rish. We again tithed a tenth of our unrestricted income in 2023, lo Internatlonal Justice Ml89ion, whom we started 8upportlng with the closure of our local Stop the Traffik br8nch. Christ18n Aid, Christians Agalnst Poverty, Care for the Family. and Fledge Youth Support. 5.Hoidlng si Francls, Chur¢h and Its land and bulldlng In trusk vla the Parochlal Chur¢h CounclL for future genoratlon8: The responslbllity for m8intaining the Church building and premises has continued 8s an mportont background task for our ChuTchwardens 8nd supporting volunteers. 6.Worklnq wlth the neighbourlng st Francls C of E (Alded) Primary School. Work with St Frgncis CE Primary School. wlth which the church shares a campus site, has continued with the le8d minister and children and familles minister providing weekly collective worship for Key stage 2 up until July. From September, we offered collective worshlp for both KS 1 & 2, twice per half term and with festival services 8t Easter and Christmas. as well as a leaver's assembly in July. There's also been the opportunity to joir) classes in person. to explore topics like the Kingdom of God. and ceremoniès to mark st8ges of faith. St Francis Church continues to provide Foundation Governors who take a very active role in governanc8 at the school. li
CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST. FRANCIS. CHURCH, VALLEY PARK SC-LEP Structure, governance and man8gement Lagal form.. The Church of Eng18nd P8rish of Valley Park was est8blished in 1991. Simultaneously, a Single Congregation Local Ecumenical Partnership (SC-LEP) was formed by The Church ofEngland, The Methodist Church and The United Reformed Church, under a formal Constitution agreed on 4, October 1991. A new Model Constitution was adopted in October 2015. and St Fr8n¢is'. Valley Park Single Congregation Local Ecumenic81 P8rtnership is registered 8S 8 Charlty wlth the Charitycommission forEngland and Wales. The members of the Ecumenic81 Church Councll are the Trustees of the registered Charity. Church building.. st Francis, Church18 the Parish Church of the Anglican P8rish of Valley Perk. It 1$ 81so the centre of worship for the SC-LEP. under the terffls of a Sharing Agreement, established on 30, August 1995 under the provision8 of the Sharing ol Church Buildlngs Act, 1969. The Church building w88 dedicated rather th8n consecrated. and it 18 not subject to Faculty Jurisdlction. Joint Councll: In 1991. formpl oversight of the operation otthe SC-LEPwas vested in Churches Together in Hampshire and th8 Isle of Wight. and is administered via a joint Council, comprising governing representatives of the particlpating denomlnations. togather with representatives of the Church Council. Presently the oversight body Ss not functioning, but theie have been no matters which have required escalation to a joint Council during the year, which consequently has not met. Clergy and Church Councll.. Since its founding in 1987, St Francis, Church hos been led by fesident Church of England mlnister Ithe Vlcar of Valley Parkl. Th18 ministry has been complemented by designated Ministers from Ioc81 Methodist and United Reformed Churches, Working in co-operation these designated clergy are ex-offieio members of St Fr8ncis' Ecumenic81 Church Council, In 8ccord&nce with Anglican C8non L8W, two Churchw8rden9 8fe elected annually 8t 8n Annual Meeting of Parishioners IAnnual Vestry Meetingl which also elects two Pro- (Deputy) wardens. St Fr8ncis' Annual Parochial Church Meeting also elecls members to 8 Parochial Church Council {PCC), of which the Vicar, Churchw8rdens end Pro-wardens are ex-officio members. Our annual Church meeting took place in April, and at that meeting 2 church w8rdens were elected and 2 pro wardens. The Ecumenical Church Council IECCI comprises ex-officio and elected members of the Angiic8n PCC, together with ex officio members representing the other particlpating churches in the SC-LEP. The PCC and ECC normally meet concurrently under the tltle of 'The Church Council" for the day to day m8nagement of the Church and its aff8irs, but wilh 8ppropriate attention to the relative responsibilitie$ of the two bodies. However, there is g requirement for the Anglican PCC to be able to meet independently of, and without confllct ot interest with. the ECC. and so the annually elected Pro-wardens. the Anglican Deanery Synod Representatives, and at least one elected PCC member are not members ofthe ECC or Trustees ofthe registerèd Charity. The Elector81 Roll of the SC-LEP operating in 2023 comprised 128 members. 12
CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST. FRANCIS. CHURCH, VALLEY PARK SC-LEP The whole Church congregation met to conduct business once during 2023 - in March at the Annual Meeting of Parishioners and the Annual Paro¢hial Church l Ecumenic81 Congregational Meetlngs- the latter two held concurrently. Denominational actlvltles and acurnenical relatlon8hlps.' St. Francis Church lies Wlthin Anglican De8neryof Eastleigh in the Diocese of Winchester. The Deanery broadly covers the area from Valley Park in the west to Hamble In the south east. De8nery Synod Meetings are held 3 times a yeBr. with the Standing Committee lattended by a sub-group of Synod members) meeting more frequently for mor8 Strategic and organisetlonal d8ci8ion-making. Our minister is part of that group, having become A581Stant Are8 D88n in July 2020. The Winch8ster, E8stleigh 8nd Romsey Circuit of the Methodisr Church has continued to meet on 8 qUOrterly basis through 2023. St Francls Is no long8r represented at these meetlngs due to 8 lack of volunteers. St. Fran¢i$' Church was not represented in person at the Wessexsynodofthe UnitedReformed Church IURCI this year. at its meetings. St Francis continues to be an 8¢tSve member of Church8s Together in Ch8ndler's Ford, in partnership with the othor local Christlan Denominations. A member of St Francis Serves as treasuler and another as secretary. Fabric and a880ts: Vested in the Winchest8r Dioces8n 808rd of Finance, The Incumbent. Church Wardens. and Church Council Ithrough the PCCI, collectively hold St Frgnci5' Church nd it5 fixtures, littings and property, in trust on behalt of past, present and future generations of worshipper8. and the local communlty. The Church Terrier, recording the Church'9 furniture, flttlngs, and 8ssetS, and the Log Book containing records of all alterations. maintenance, repair and disposals, were kept up to date in 2023. complylngwith Canon Law. Safeguardlng: All of our Church family Ilfe, mission and ministry is underpinned by 8 5tiong commitment to Safeguarding. We have 8 S8fegu8rdlng Policy which is fegularly reviewed and updated and is easily accessed via the church webslte and on the Church Notice bo8rd. Linda King h88 continued in thi8 Position. having been 8ppolnted In March 2022. and oversees the development and implementation ot appropriate Church Pollcies 8nd Pr8Ctic88, and the regular DBS checking of volunteer8. The Church Councll confirrns that it has complied wlth the duty under section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 (duty to have regard to House of Bishops, guidance on safeguarding Ghildren and vulnerable adults). Volunteers: St Francis, Church relies on the voluntary support and assistance of its mernbeTs who take on a range of roles from the leg81 duties of Church Warden, to assisting in the org8nis8tion 8nd presentation of worship. rnugic, administration. preparing plans, papers and financial reports, and undertaking th8 routine care and maintenance dutie8 of the building. The Church Council is indebted to members who have stepped forward to take an active role in the life of the Church. and to contribute tin8ncially tOW8rd$ it, without whom the ministry and mission of St Francis. Church could not be progressed. 13
CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST. FRANCIS. CHURCH. VALLEY PARK SC-LEP Administrative information: Ex Offlclo Members Explry of torrn ot offl¢e Note• Sarah M¢Clell•nd Fiona Grov 2024 Fir8t elected.. 18" Oct 2020 Re-electad 25 Aprll 2021, 3 April 2022. 26" M8rch 2023 Flr8t electèd- 26" March 2023 Church WBrd•n P•t•r Rhodojj 2024 Church W4rd•n 8rian King 2025 Oeanerysynod Rep Peter Rhode8 2025 Deanerysynod Rep Sievo Williams 2025 Doanerysynod Rep Elected mernbers1>1 PCCI Andr•wOrov• 2024 Fir8t el8cied.. 18th Oct 2020 Re-elected 25 April 2021 First elected.. 25 April 2021 Jan Southorn 2024 V•¢•nt P08t13yi x3 2023 Vacant po8t12ylx2 2022 Rogerio Ramo$ 2024 R&-elecled 25 April 2021 IPCC only) Dunnl AJayl 2025 Elected 3Td April 2022 Electad 26" M8fch 2023 Carollne Oouqh 2026 Cooptod m•mber• None Ex offlclo: Ecurnonlcal Chur¢h Councll (ln addltlon tolhog• In bold abovel: Joe Sweetnam. Curat•, untll F8b 2023 Curate Vacanl pogltlon Methodist Rep V•c¥nt po¥sSllon Methodist Rep Vacant PQSition URC Rep NoCoopt•d memborg Ofti¢e holders appointed annually by the Annual Congfegational Meeting (not attending Counc.ill: Mr. Chris. Goodhead FCA 120241 Independent Examiner. MTS Linda King 120241 Elector81 Roll Officer Re-Bppointed.. April 22 Re-appointed.. 26th March 2D23 Re-appointetj.. 26th Marchl Deceased July 2023 Mr. Geoff. Roberts 120241 Gift Aid Secret8ry 14
CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST. FRANCIS, CHURCH, VALLEY PARK SC.LEP Financial Ovérview Treasurer's Report on 2023 year-end figures Whilst our overall income in 2023 was £168.760 and only £2.000 below our budget, the reality is that General Giving was over £12,000 les8 than In 2022 when giving for the Children & Families Minister is stripped out. This is a cause for concern as our costs continue to rise so will n8ed a pr8yerful re$pong8 from the whole church family in 2024. On a more positive note, we have received a further substantial donation specifically towards Sust8inability Projects, particularly ihe installation of Solar Panels. As such this sum plus the 888OClÈted Gift Aid has been placed in a restricted fund, the Sustain8bility Fund. The ¢apit81 is not shown in the Financial Statement as it does riot form part of the General Fund but is shown in the Fund St8tements further down tho Fin8ncial St8tement pages. Th55 tund now slands at over £20,000 8nd it is hoped that we c8n progress the provision of solar panels In 2024. This will be of great benefit to the church as our eleGtricity costs aro consider8ble. As a result of Income received. we have been able to tithe 8 total of £1 S,957 this year. This is comprised of £268 from our Benevolent Fund to people in need in the loc81 area, £12,500 shared between our five designated charities 8nd the remainder to th8 Methodist and URC churches, our LEP partners. As we have alway8 done, w8 have been able to pay our Pari8h Share in full which is greatly 8ppreci8ted by the Diocese. For 2023 the P8ri$h Share Increased by £3.410 to £70.623. There ar8 a coupl8 of 8reag where expendltur8 has exc88ded the budget figure, 8nd our overall operatlonal expenditure Is up over £10,000 on 2022. General malntenance 18 over in large part to a number of one-off iterns. In particular, more th8n £2,000 was spent on a full church 818Ctrlc81 Inst8118tion Survey and some iemedial works resulting from thls. Utlllty bills are still an area of concern, The g8s is now on track wlth payments covering expendlture. However, the electricity 18 Still in arreers due to the very18X attitude of SSE. After my o formgl complaints they finally increased the monthly payments in September 80 hopefully by the end 012024 vve will be up to date. Some of you may be asking wh8re the costs of the patio work show in the figures. This ¢ost falls outside of the General Fund as payment came from our Maintenance Fund res8rves. Th18 Is why we 8im to move funds into this each year in order to be able to pay for such projects. Unfortunately, due to lower gener81 giving and higher expenses we have been unable to tr8nsfer anything to tha Maintenance Reserve Fund in 2023. Because of this the M8intenance fund hBs reduced to £38.193. All the tund stetemenls are shown below the Fin8ncial Statement. After 811 the above the Gener81 Fund has reduced by £7.325 during 2023. I would like to givethanks lorthe generoslty ol all the church family. Withoutyou the church could not function. Andy. 15
CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST. FRANCIS, CHURCH, VALLEY PARK SC-LEP Glft Ald and GASDS glvlng for the year ending December 2023. 48 gave within the Gift Aid scheme. IThi8 represents 77 individual people as some giving is on behalf ol a couple). This Is one more than the previous year. The total tax reclaimed is up due to additional giving towards the costs of employing the Children & Famllies Minister. The sumup cont8¢tle88 card system continues to be used Bnd we are able to claim the 8quivalent of Gift Aid on these donations through the GASDS. A total of £107,552 Ilnclusive of £4.088 GASDSI w88 given to which we added £26.888 in tax claimed back from the inland revenue making a gr8nd tot81 of £134,440. IThe GASDS represents glvlng received in the church building In addition to the standing orders and direct payments.) Gift aid figures over p88t years-. General Growth Tax Claim Fund yr/yr included 2014 £78,105 12% £16.386 2015 £80.243 £16.049 2016 £78,731 £15.746 2017 É79.202 £15,840 2018 £89,194 13% £17.845 2019 £95,972 £19.195 2020 £94.390 -2% £18,878 2021 E110.542 17% É22,108 2022 £125,191 13% £25,038 2023 £134,440 £26.888 M8ny th8nk$ to all those continuingto take advantage of the gift aid scheme. Andy Grove Gift Aid Secretary 16
CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST. FRANCIS. CHURCH, VALLEY PARK SC-LEP Statement of Trustees. Responsibilities The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and financial statement5 in accordance with applicable law anLI United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. Law 8ppIic8ble to charitie5 in England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial y8ar. which give a true and f8ir vlew of the Charity's tinancial activities during the year and of its financial position 8t the end of the year. In preparing financial statements giving 8 true and t81r view the Trustees should follow best practice and: select suitable accounting policie8 end then apply them consistently. observe the methods and principles of the Charitles SORP and m8ke judgements and 8Stim8tes that 8re re8sonable 8nd prudent. state whether applicable accounting standards and 8tatements of recommended proctlce have been followed. subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial 5tatement8; and prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unle88 ft is inappropriate to presume that the Chgrlty will continue In operation. The Trustees are responsible for keeping 8ccountlng records whlch dSsclose, with re890nable 8ccuracy the flnancial position of the CharSty. and enable them to ensure that the financial st8tement8 comply with the Charities Act 2011 and the Charlty (Account5 and Reportsl Regulgtions 2008, They are also responslble for safegu8rdlng ihe assets ofthe Ch8rity and hence for taklng re880nabl8 Steps tor the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularitles. The Charity's trustoe8 confirm they have complied with the duty in section 4 of the 2011 Charitles Act to have due regard to gyidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit disclosure5. This report and the Financlal Statements have been prepared in accordance wlth Accounting and Reporting by Chalities.. Statement of Recommen(ied Practice 8pplic8ble to charities preparing their accounts in gccordance with the Financial Reporting standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ir81and IFRS1021 (effective 1 January 20191- ICh8ritieg SORP IFRS 10211. Approved bytheTrustees on a2 ofi knihnd signed on their behalf by.. Trusteo 17
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES ON THE UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS OF ST FRANCIS., VALLEY PARK I report to the trustees on my examinatDn of the accounts of Sl Francis,, Valley Park Single Congregation L(al Ecumenical Partnership for the year ended 31 December 2023, whh are sel out on pages 19 to 29. Re•pon3ibilities and basis of report A5 the Iruslees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance wlh the requirements of the Challties Act 2011 Ilhe '2011 Acl'}. I report in spect of my examination of the Iruslee's accounts Carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination I have followed all the applicable directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5llbl of the 2011 Act. Independent examlnerfs statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come lo my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause lo believe that in any material respect,, 111 accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act,. or 121 the %counts do not accord with those records,. or (3) the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning Ihe form and conlenl of accounts sel out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulatsons 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'lrue and fair view, which is not a mallei considered as part of an Sndependenl examination. I have no COnmS and have come across no other matters in connects'on with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper underslanding of the accounts to be reached. C J Goodhe&d FCA Knight Goodhead Limited Chartered Accountants 7 Bournemouth Road Chandler's Ford, Eastkigh Hampshire, S053 3DA Dated.. 21 Ortober 2024 18
ST FRANCIS,, VALLEY PARK SINGLE CONGREGATION LOCAL ECUMENICAL PARTNERSHIP STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Unrestrlcted Re8trl¢ted funds fund¥ Total 2023 Totsl 2022 Notes INCOME Donatic)ns and legacies Charilabie activities Investment incoma Other income 108,703 18,304 1,592 50 40,111 148,814 18,304 1,592 50 137,489 18,474 1,224 Totsl incomo 128,649 40,111 168,760 157,187 EXPENDITURE Charitable activities 151,793 15,556 167,349 128,371 Total expendltur• 151,793 15,556 167,349 128,371 NET INCOMEI{EXPENDITURE) BEFORE TRANSFERS 123,144) 24,555 1,411 28,816 Transfers tween funds 11 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS (23,1441 24,555 1,411 28,816 FUND BALANCES AT1 JANUARY 2023 FUND BALANCES AT 31 DECEMBER 2023 76,009 52,865 17,639 42,194 93,648 95,059 64,832 93,648 19
ST FRANCIS., VALLEY PARK SINGLE CONGREGATION LOCAL ECUMENICAL PARTNERSHIP BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023 Chafity number: 1132121 2023 2022 Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 2,629 6,798 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash al bank and in hand 3,448 90,639 94,087 3,782 84,810 88,592 CREDITORS., amounts falling due within one year.. 10 {1,6571 (1,7421 NET CURRENT ASSETS 92,430 86,850 TOTAL ASSESTS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 95,059 93,648 FUNDS Unrestncted Designated Reslricled 11 11 11 12,593 40,272 42,194 19,918 56,091 17,639 TOTAL FUNDS 95,059 93,648 Signed on behalf of the PCC by,. Tiustee Dale.. 41 0 ¢1 2Pal. 20
ST FRANCIS,, VALLEY PARK SINGLE CONGREGATION LOCAL ECUMENICAL PARTNERSHIP NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES lal Basis of accounting The financial slalemenls have teen ppared in accordance wlh applicable accounting standards, the Charities Act 2011 and the Statement of Recommended Prydclice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in &cordance with FRS 102 leffeclive January 2019). The accounts have been prepared on the going conrn basis. There a no material uncertaintles about the charity's ability lo continue. The charity is a public benefit crganisation. {bl Fund accounting General funds represent the funds of the PCC that are not subject to any $trictIonS as lo their use and are available for application on the general purp)ses of the PCC. Funds designated for a parb'cular purp)se by the PCC are also unrestricted. Reslricled funds are those funds that musl be spent on reslrictsd purposes and the details of the funds held and reslriclions are provided in note 11. Icl Income The financial stalerngnls include all transactions, assets and liatrA'lities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the financial slalemenls of church groups that owe their main affiliation lo anolh8r body nor those that are informal gatherings of church memters. Donatlon$ and legacS88 Collections a recognised when received by or on behalf ol the PCC. Planned giving receivable under pledge is recognised only when received. Income tax recoverable on gift aid donats'ons is recognised when the income is recognised Grant and legacies lo the PCC are accounted for as soon as the PCC is notified of ils legal enliilemenl and the amount du8. Charltabla Income Funds raised from church events are accounted for when receivable. Income is delerred when ceiVed for the purpose of funding missions lo be carried out in the future. Investment income Dividends and interest are Xcounled for when receivable. (Xher Income Other income is wxounled for when receivable. 21
ST FRANCIS,, VALLEY PARK SINGLE CONGREGATION LOCAL ECUMENICAL PARTNERSHIP NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 {continued) 1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Icontinu8d) {dl Expenditure Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. 11 includes any VAT whh Gannot be lully recovered, and is allocated lo the activity for which it relates. Charitable Activitlos The Di(xesan Parish Share is accounted for when payable. Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over. All costs are allLKaled tetween the expenditure categories of the Statement of Financial Activities on a basis designed lo reflect the use of the soUrce. Costs relating lo a parbcular activity are allocated directly, others are appjrtioned between activities in line with their respecknve proportion of income reived. le} Tangible Fixed assets Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets al rates calculated to write off the cost or valualion, less eslimaled sidual value of each asset over its expected usefijl life as follows.. Website Slraighl line over 5 y8ar8 Fillings and Equipmenl Slraighl line over 3 years (Q Operating Leases Payments under OFeraling lease5 are charged lo the profil and loss account as Ih8y a incurred. Igl Pensions The charity participates in a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions in respect of this scheme are charged lo the Statement of Financial Activities lor the year in which they are payable. Timing dIfferenS between conlnbulions payable and conlributs'ons actually paid in the year are shown as either accruals or prepayments at the year end. Ihl Basic finanGial instruffnIS The church only enters into basic financial instrument transaction5 that result in the recognition of financial assets and liabilities like trade and other debtors, cash al bank and creditors. These basic financial instruments are measured and transaction pri. Financial assets and liabilities classified as due within one year are not amortised. 2 ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION The charity is unincorporated and was registered on 14 thlober 2Q09 with the Charity Commission in England and Wales. The registered number is 1165677. The registered Offi of the charity is St Francis Church, Pilgrims Close, Chandlers Ford, Valley Park, Easlleigh, S053 4ST. 22
ST FRANCIS,, VALLEY PARK SINGLE CONGREGATION LOCAL ECUMENICAL PARTNERSHIP NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 (continued) 3 INCOME Unrestricled Restricted funds funds Total 2023 Total 2022 DONATION AND LEGACIES Gift aided planned giving Non gift aid planned giving Collections at servIs Children and families minister donations Other donations Income lax recoverable 77,796 4,340 7,171 8,119 85,915 4,340 7,171 24,409 733 26,178 148,746 90,483 5,746 13,738 24,409 733 18,595 108,635 2,325 25,039 137,331 7,583 40,111 Fundraising Funding sources {Easy Fundraiser) 68 88 158 Total Income from donorn 106,703 40,111 148,814 137,489 INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Income from outreach events Slalulory fees Income from use of church building Income from café 1,996 1,423 14,112 773 18,304 1,996 1,423 14,112 773 18,304 2,184 1,908 13,201 1,181 18,4T4 INVESTMENT INCOME Intsresl received 1,592 1,592 1,592 1,592 OTHER INCOME Charges for occasional offices 50 1,224 50 1,224 TOTAL INCOME 128,649 168,760 157,187 23
ST FRANCIS,, VALLEY PARK SINGLE CONGREGATION LOCAL ECUMENICAL PARTNERSHIP NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 (continued) 4 EXPENDITURE Unrestricted Rostricted funds funds Total 2023 Total 2022 Fundraising co$t$ Costs of generating donations (card fees} 49 49 49 49 DIRECT CHURCH ACTIVITIES Mission and charitablo giving Charitable giving - local benevolent Charitable giving - home Charitable giving - overseas 268 7,500 5,000 12,768 268 7,500 5,000 12,768 338 6,600 4,400 11,338 Parish share Parish share - Anglican Parish 5harg - Methodist Parish share- URC 70,623 2,370 819 73,812 70,623 2,370 819 73,812 67,213 2,255 819 70,287 Salarle8 and honorarla Pansh adrninislralor Organists and musicians Children and families minister Clean8rs 10,511 10,511 9,817 790 14,528 14,528 2,114 27,153 2,114 12,625 2,333 12,940 14,528 People-related expenses Recruilmenl expenses Mileage, telephone and other expens8S Education and training of staff and Laity 13 1,363 1,049 2,425 13 1,363 1,254 2,630 991 1,893 205 205 3,870 Mlsslon and evangellsm costs Young people's Church Outreach activities Teaching and nurturing Pastoral aclivits'es 1,016 3,959 11 141 5,127 1,016 3,959 11 141 5,127 955 2,817 131 3,929 Church runnlng expenses Upkeep of services and wotship Hospitality & catering (including café) Insurance Maintenance, cleaning and servicing Fumilure and equipmenl purchases Administration costs Sofiware and training New works Church magazine printing 1,306 854 1,193 12,091 148 4,895 122 12,622 1,100 34,330 1,306 854 1,193 12,091 970 4,895 122 12,622 1,100 35,152 468 994 1,108 10,409 822 6,369 1,100 20,448 822 24
ST FRANCIS,, VALLEY PARK SINGLE CONGREGATION LOCAL ECUMENICAL PARTNERSHIP NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 (continued) 4 EXPENDITURE (continued} Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Total 2023 Total 2022 ChuKh utS1ity bills Electricity Gas Water rates 4,347 4,484 505 9,336 4,347 4,484 505 9,336 1,572 2,735 294 4,601 Governance cot8 Bank charges IndeFendent examination fee 337 337 53 876 929 1,321 1,321 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 151,793 15,555 167,349 128,371 Included within accountancy above are amunts due to the independent examiners in relation lo independent examination of £98412022, £8761. 5 GRANTS Grants and donations lolalled £12,76812022.. £11,3381. Donations lotalling more than £1,000 were m&Je to the followinq inslilulions.. Fledge Youth Suppjrt Christians Against Poverty Christian Aid Care for the Family Inlemalional Justice Mission 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 12,500 6 STAFF COSTS 2023 2022 Wages and salaries Social security costs Pension 26,731 12,940 423 27,153 12,940 The average number of staff employed during the year was 4 (2022.. 41. No employee received emoluments of £60,000 or more during this year or the prior year. No members of key management personnel were paid on an employed basis during this, or the prior, year. The role of Vicar is not paid directly by the church, and the Church Wardens 1x21 are unpaid posts. During the year or the prior year no trustees received any emolument, were paid any exFenses or were reirnbursed for expenditure incurred on behalf of the charity, Total FensKJn contribulions of £42312022.. £Nill were paid by the charity and are included in the SOFA. There were no outstanding contributions payable at the end of this year or the lor year. 25
ST FRANCIS,, VALLEY PARK SINGLE CONGREGATION LOCAL ECUMENICAL PARTNERSHIP NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 (continued) 7 TANGIBLE ASSETS Church Organ Dlshwasher AV Upgrade Website Totsl COST At beginning and end of year 5,846 2,820 9,239 5,447 23,352 DEPRECIATION Al beginning of year Charge for year At end of year 5,846 2,820 4,620 3,080 7,700 3,268 1,089 4,357 16,554 4,169 20,723 5,846 2,820 NET BOOK VALUE Al end of year At teginning of year 1,539 4,619 1,090 2,179 2,629 6,798 8 DEBTORS 2023 2022 Other debtors 3,448 3,448 3,782 3,782 9 CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND 2023 2022 Cash al bank and in hand Deposit accounts 9,048 81,591 90,639 84,810 84,810 10 CREDITORS.. amounts falling due within one year 2023 2022 Other creditors 1,657 1,657 1,742 1,742
ST FRANCIS,, VALLEY PARK SINGLE CONGREGATION LOCAL ECUMENICAL PARTNERSHIP NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 (continued) 11 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Balance at 1Jan 2023 Transfers Balance at between 31 Dec funds 2023 Income Expendlture Restricted fund8 Children and families wort(er fund Sustainability fund 7,444 10,195 29,962 10,149 115,5561 21,850 20,344 17,639 40,111 115,556) 42,194 Deslgnated funds Church maintenance & repair reserve fund Youth activitie5 fund Benevolent fund 53,444 115,251) {300} {2681 115,8191 38,193 685 1,394 40,272 1,662 56,091 Other unrestficted funds 19,918 128,649 1135,9741 12,593 Total fund8 93,648 168,760 1167,3491 95,059 The reslricled funds are established for the following purp)ses'. Chlldren and lamllle8 To fund the exFenditur8 of the children and families worker. worker fund Sustalnablllty fund For exFendilure on suslain8bilily propcts, for example the inslallalion of solar panels, This was previously known as Special appeals fund. The designated funds are established for Ihe following purp)ses'. Chuieh maintanance & To fund the resources for repair and maintenance of the church building and repalr reservo fund ground and larger one off expendilure as aged by the chUh Council. This has replaced the Church Repair & Maintenance Fund and The Church Roof Restoration Fund. Represents the closed SOS53 Youth Club Bank Account. Set up lo enable the vicar lo make small hardship payments lo Feople in the community, 11 has been used in the past for things such as paying towards a child's school trip, helping repla a stolen bike and buying a bed. Youth activities fund Benwolent fund 27
ST FRANCIS., VALLEY PARK SINGLE CONGREGATION LOCAL ECUMENICAL PARTNERSHIP NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 (continued) 12 ANALYSIS OF FUNDS Unrestrieted Re8trlcted lund8 funds Total 2023 Fund balances as at 31 December2023 are repr8sented by,. Tangible fixed assets Current assets Current liabilities 2,629 51,893 (1,6571 52,865 2,629 94,087 11,6571 95,059 42,194 42,194 Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Total 2022 Fund bal8nces as 8131 D8cember 2022 are represented by.. Tangible fixed assets Current assets Current liabilities 6,798 70,953 (1,7421 76,009 6,798 88,592 11,742) 93,648 17,639 17,639 13 PRIOR YEAR MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Balance at 1Jan 2022 Transfers Balance it between 31 Dec funds 2022 Income Expondlture Restrlcted lundi Children and families worker fund Special apFeals fund 7,444 10,195 10,195 17,639 17,639 D•sIgnat funds Church maintenance & repair reserye fund Youth activities fund Bgnevolenl fund 47,613 985 1,500 50,098 14,1691 10,C4)0 53,444 985 1,662 56,091 13381 14,5071 500 10,500 Other unrestricted funds 14,734 139,548 (123,8641 {10,5001 19,918 Totsl funds 64,832 157,187 1128,371) 93,648 28
ST FRANCIS,, VALLEY PARK SINGLE CONGREGATION LOCAL ECUMENICAL PARTNERSHIP 14 PRIOR YEAR STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestricted Restrictod funds funds Totsl 2022 Notes INCOME Donations and legacies Fundraising income Charitable aclivits'es Investment incom8 Other income 119,692 158 18,474 17,639 137,331 158 18,474 1,224 1,224 Total Income 139,548 17,639 157,187 EXPENDITURE Charitsble activities 128,371 128,371 Tolal expendlture 128,371 128,371 NET INCOME BEFORE TRANSFERS 11,177 17,639 28,816 Transfers between funds NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 11,177 17,639 28,816 FUND BALANCES AT 1 JANUARY 2022 64,832 64,832 FUND BALANCESAT 31 DECEMBER 2022 76,009 17,639 93,648 29