## **St Mary’s Church, Sileby - Annual Report of the Parochial Church Council** ## **Administrative Information** St Mary's Church is situated at the junction of High Street and King Street, Sileby. It is a member of the Benefice of Sileby, Cossington, and Seagrave in the Diocese of Leicester. The correspondence address is The Rectory, 11 Mountsorrel Lane, Sileby, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE12 7NF. PCC members who have served from 30th April 2022 until the date of this report are:- Incumbent : The Revd Duncan Beet Ministry Started 15[th] May 2017 Wardens: Iris Stevens Luke Miller Representatives of Deanery Synod: Arthur Neal Elected Members: Beverly Burton Secretary Noreen Warner Treasurer Janet Howe Joy Wood Rosemary Rawden Lesley Whitwell William Bowdrey John Burton Tim Cox ## **Structure, Governance and Management** The Parochial Church Council is a corporate body established by the Church of England. The PCC operates under the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure. The PCC is a charity excepted by order from registration with the Charity Commission. The method of appointment of the PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. All Church attendees are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC. ## **Objectives and Activities** The PCC's objectives and operations are framed in the context of the church as a fellowship of believers who belong to Christ and who worship him as Lord. We seek: • To come closer to God through the study of the Bible and prayer. • To serve the local community and the wider world in the power of the Holy Spirit. • To help others to belong to Christ through caring and sharing in God's Good News and love. ## **Electoral Roll** As at 31 December 2022 there were 53 members (56 members at 31.12 21). The last APCM was held on 4[th] April 2022. Since then there has been 4 PCC Meetings held. The past year again the number of people attending our services has continued to be small with an average of 35-40 adults and 6-10 children. We give thanks that with reduced leaders that XTB (each week) and Deep Impact (twice a month) have been able to meet. A Youth Service which commenced in October 2022 is also being held on the first Sunday of each month. With give thanks again to Joy for leading Momentum and ASK and to Amanda for leading Deep Impact. We give thanks for all who conscientiously give their time to prepare and lead all our groups that now are meeting week by week. Thank you for Ladies Fellowship, Tea and Chat, Squeals on Wheels and the Start Prayer Meeting. We pray for the Holy Spirit to encourage and guide members of our church family to consider if they can support any of our groups. We also give grateful thanks for the monthly Lunch Club and all who are involved in helping to prepare and cook the meal, set tables and clear away. We particularly thank Iris for her lead in undertaking the cooking, assisted by Rosemary. We continue to pray for Duncan and the preaching team and give our heartfelt thanks that services have been provided each week. We pray for Heather as she prepares for her ordination. May God continue to guide and sustain all who faithfully preach God’s Word and give them health and strength in supporting one another and members of our church family. The Food Bank has continued to support families within the village and has been a real outreach to all these people, showing love, concern and practical help. This has been a real blessing for those who are in need and has given opportunities to share support with these families. We are very grateful for all who provide the food week by week and for the team that administer it. We give thanks for those who volunteer each week to support the Food Bank. We praise our loving and constant Lord for his presence and guidance in all areas our lives. We pray for our church families for 2023/24 that we, his children, will be true disciples of Jesus, working together in unity in our community to bring more people to know of his love, forgiveness and hope of everlasting life. Independent examinerfs report to the members of St Mary's Church, Sileby. Parochial Church Council. I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 st December 2022 which are set out on pages 1 to 5. Respective responsibilities of the Trustees and Independent Examiner As trustees of the charity, the members of the PCC are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. They consider that an audtt 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; follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act. and stste whether particular matters have come to my attention. Ba81s of Independent Examinerfs Slat•m•nt My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions grven 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 the management committee conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in a full audrt, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts. Independent Examin•r's Statement In connection with my examination, no matters have come to my attention which give me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requiremenls to keep accounting records in accordance with s.130 of the 2011 Act,. or to prepare accounts which accord with these accounting records have not been met. or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understsnding of the accounts to be reached. Ruth M King, Bsc FCA 48 King Street Seagrave Date.. 28th April 2023 CC Receipts & Payrnents Rep)rt 1166714 F(w fr4mORKiif2frZ2 * 3IIIV1022 49.716 15.763 65,479 66,845 271 7.611 7.993 51.719 27.015 7&764 74951 7&961 39.7ZI 324 40.051 16.971 83J20 314 57.082 17,031 83J43 17.031 IL￿ ￿014 13 io.( Ksi.796 21.694 63.563 109.&79 75 73.589 111435 80.170 241674 75.J88 CC StatemeRt of A&qets & Liabilitses ¢y 1166714 31112r2022 Bl Cthkfoth 2L&)5 21.695 75J77 75.577 Charity 1166714 JL720 15,692 AwayDay 7.461 -7.461 62 114 L410 Iti813 L037 21.(¢3 31, 164 335 -317 1.031 719 410 1810 146 -SJ 3&264 75J89 Th765 97272 Gift Aid to 3V12121 claimed March 2022 = £1225.(MJ Benefice Councll (113 share) £3048.C Uabllltles Restrirted Funds- £868.60 from fee account The attached notes on pages 24 fomi part of these financial statements Approved by the PCC on 26th Aprfl 2023 and si8r& on their behalf by: Revd Duncan Beet (PCC ChaIm￿rt) ...... IPCC Secretary)..... ... NOTES to the Flnandal Statementsfor the year ended 31 December 2022 I. ACCOUPMNG POUCIES Thè financial statements of the PCC have been prepared in accordanco with the Church Accountlng Regulations 2006 usirva the receipts ar￿ payments basis. 2. FUNDS Unrestricted funds are general funds whlch can be used for PCC ordinary purposes and monles assigned to QuirNuennlal report (CARRIED oiJr IN 2020) and towards future repair/replacement of church boiler. Restricted Funds represent accumulated funds from donatlons and appeals• plus apportloned interest, which can only be spent for those speclfic purposes. The movements in designated and restricted funds durin8 the year are shown on pa8e 2 Independent examIne￿S report to the members of St Mary's Church, Sileby, Parochial Church Council. I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 st De￿mber 2022 which are sel out on pages 1 to 5. Respectlve responsibilltles of the Trustees and Independent Examiner As trustees of the charity, the members of the PCC are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. They consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144{2) of the Charbties Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examinalion is needed. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act. follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act. and slate whether particular matters have come to my attention. Ba818 of Indop•ndont Examinerfs Statement My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the management committee concerning any such matters. The prO￿dureS undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in a full audit, and consequently I do not express an audrt opinion on the accounts. Indopond•nt Examlner's Statement In connection with my examination, no matters have come to my attention which give me reasonable cause to believe that in any rnaterial respect the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with s.130 of the 2011 Act" or to prepare accounts which accord with these accounting records have not been rnet" or 2. to which, in rny opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Ruth M King, Bsc FCA 48 King Street Seagrave Date.. 28th April 2023