Parish of Bewsborou Annual Report and Financial Statements of the Parochial Church Council For the year ended 31" December 2020 Incumbent: th Vacant until 26 August 2020 when Reverend Sean Sheffield installed Bank: Santander UK plc Bridle Road Bootle Merseyside L30 4GB Independent Examiner: R F Bavington-Jones, FCA IC Eythorne Road Shepherdswell Dover, CT15 7NU Charity number: 116 8561 Administration Information: The Parish of Bewsborough is the representative body of the following churches: St Nicholas, Barfrestone St Pancras, Coldred St Peter and St Paul, Eythorne and Elvington St Andrews, Shepherdswell St Peters, Ivhitfield The Parish of Bewsborough falls within the Deanery of Dover and is part of the Diocese of Canterbury within the Church of England. The correspondence address is: 2 New Purchase Cottages, Old Farn]house Lane, Pike Roa(L Eythorne, CTI 5 4DJ. The Parochial Church Council (PCC) is a body corporate ( PCC Powers Measure 1956, Church Representation Rules 2006). The Parish has achieved charitable status. Individually the churches have been excepted from registration with the Charity Commission. The PCC members who have served from 22. October 2020 until the date of this report's approval are: Ex officio members: Incumbent: Deanery Synod Representatives: Reverend Sean Sheffield Jan Griffin Jenny Hunt Jenny Groombridge Margaret Phillipson Jenny Groombridge Ann Welti Mary Fagg, Secretary John Reynolds, Treasurer Jonathan Bates Karen Brown Jakki Carswell Paul Flood Jan Griffin Sarah Hindle Jenny Hunt Christina Parsons Margaret Phillipson Sue Wadey Child Protection Co-ordinators: Parish Disclosure Officer: Adult Protection Co-ordinator: Appointed members: Structure9 governance and management: The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. At the Bewsborough Parish the membership of the PCC consists of 2 elected members of each of the five churches seconded to the PCC. Local Church Council (LCC) of each church has delegated responsibility for all matters appertaining to their maintenance, management and funding. The PCC is responsible for overseeing each LCC and to seek a healthy balance between the identity of each district church and the unity between the churches as one body, to the end: a) That clergy and laity alike, may best be enabled to grow in personal faith in the setting of Fellowship. b) That the solidarity between the churches may represent the most effective witness, ministry and mission in relation to the whole communities of Barefrestone, Coldred, Eythorne, Elvington, Shepherdswell, Waldershare and Whitfield and in covenant with the East Kent Methodist Circuit and in cooperation with churches of all denominations. This would be achieved through: Worship By respecting the particular traditions of each church. Ministry By recognising that in addition to the shared ministry of clergy and lay ministers, all members of the body of Christ are potential ministers. Their gifts need to be discovered, developed and shared. Pastoral ministry needs to be exercised by laity where they live, work and according to their particular gifts. Finance By sharing in the financing of Parish projects, clergy expenses and resources necessary for the effective mission and ministry within our communities and the wider world. Objectives and Activities The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship in our five churches so that the church and its congregation become an integral part of its community. The PCC maintains an overview of worship throughout the villages and would seek to promote alternative and accessible forn]s of worship in order to engage with a wider section of our communities. Our services and worship put faith in practice through prayer, scripture, music and sacrament. When planning our activities for the year, the PCC have considered the Commissions's guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. In particular, we strive to enable all people to live out their faith as part of our parish community. This would be achieved through: a) Worship and prayer, learning about the gospel and developing a knowledge and trust in Jesus. b) Provision of pastoral care for people living in our communities. Review of the Year For Bewsborough, 2020 was dominated by two issues: the appointment of Reverend Sean Sheffield as Priest-in-charge and the Covid-19 pandemic. During the early part of the year, regular Sunday worship was maintained in the . five churches of the Parish. The contributions made by local retired priests and lay ministers during 2019 continued until the lockdown started on 23, March. The PCC continued to look to the future. The review of the Mission and Ministry provided to our village communities led to the planning of 'away days, with Neville Emslie from the Diocese. Unfortunately, this programme was curtailed by the lockdown. During the lockdowns we were able to have a weekly online Eucharist through Zoom. This mode of worship continued to minister to those hesitant to return to communal worship during the summer months. The appointment of Reverend Sean Sheffield to lead us has provid¢ greater impetus to our mission and ministry ambitions. Any review of the year would be incomplete without a mention of the tremendous work undertaken by our clergy, both stipendiary and non- stipendiary, and our team of lay ministers, in extremely difficult circumstances. In addition, the support that the PCC has enjoyed from the five church congregations has been wonderful! Financial Review These consolidated accounts represent the aggregate result of five churches. The circumstances of each is completely different and consolidating the figures can easily misrepresent the position of individual churches, however this report gives an overall statement of the Parish's Aggregate position. Given the circumstances of the year, Voluntary income was at a level better than might have been expected. The biggest difference being the lack of internal transfers included in 2019. Fund raising suffered, while Grants benefited from Whitfield being successful in raising funding for their roof repairs through such grants. Costs are similar to 2019 except for large increases in Insurance costs. The deficit of £8968 on the General Fund is better than might have been expected. 'A surplus on designated/restricted funds is because of a absence of significant expenditure on those funds. The central investment funds improved restricted funds by £2695. Overall, total funds showed a deficit of £1731. Approved by the PCC on 29 June 2021 and signed on their behalf by: Reverend Sean Sheffield Priest-in-change John Reynolds Treasurer INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE PCC OF THE PARISH OF BEWSBOROUGH FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020 st I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2020 which are set out in the following 2 pages. Res ective res onsibilities of the Trustees and Inde endent Examiner As Trustees of the charity, the members of the PCC for the preparation of the accounts. They consider that an audit is not required forthis year under Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 201 l 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 201 l Act, and State whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Inde endent Examiner's Statement My examination was carried outin 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 procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in a full audiL and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts. Inde endent Examiner's Statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention l. Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material 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 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. R F Bavington-Jones, FCA I C Eythorne Road Shepherdswell Dover CT15 7NU BEWSBOROUGH PARISH Consolidated Receipts and Payments Account General Fund Year ended 31 st December 2020 Receipts: Voluntary income: Planned Giving Collections Income Tax Receive Donations 2020 2019 30939.00 4777.00 9437.00 7251.00 34243.00 8841.00 12170.00 26269.00 52404.00 81523.00 Events and Activities Fund Raising Fees and Grants Other income Special Collections Investment income Transfer from Repair Fund 1404.00 16528.00 600.00 7428.00 11021.00 551.00 18532.00 0.00 303.00 0.00 71239.00 19000.00 1698.00 623.00 3399.00 106243.00 Payments: Grants to Charity Direct Ministy Expenditure: Parish Share 45765.00 Clergy Expenses Church R￿XpenSes. Heat, Light and Wati Insurance 388.00 2245.00 45000.00 1107.00 46872.00 0.00 45000.00 6721.00 6367.00 7201.00 2278.00 4768.00 Upkeep services Ciiurch Maintenance Churchyard Mainten 2583.00 12401.00 14580.00 1531.00 30132.00 2766.00 31064.00 Fundraising Costs 0.00 2072.00 Administration: Postage & stationary Telephone Office Equipment Misc 376.00 320.00 0.00 50.00 0.00 112.00 2439.00 2815.00 2407.00 2889.00 80207.00 83270.00 Surplus/deficit for year -8968.00 22973.00 Opening Balance at Bank 106240.00 83267.00 Closing Balance at Bank 97272.00 106240.00 BEWSBOROUGH PARISH Consolidated Designated/restricted Funds Year ended 31 st December 2020 2020.00 2019.00 Income: Investment income Donations/subs/gran Tax refunds Designated Funds Other Income Fund Raising 1351.00 2159.00 299.00 4226.00 2191.00 0.00 1445.00 1455.00 241.00 12031.00 290.00 2473.00 10226.00 17935.00 Payments: Donations Repairs Athninistration Deasignated Funds Transfer to General I Others 3209.00 0.00 144.00 0.00 0.00 2331.00 27211.00 13632.00 102.00 8798.00 3399.00 0.00 5684.00 53142.00 Surplus/Deficit for the year 4542.00 ~35207.00 Opening Balance 59695.00 94902.00 Closing Balance 64237.00 59695.00 Statement of Assets Monetary Asset: Bank Accounts Central Funds Total General Fund 45605 32997 115904 64275 161509 97272 Restricted 940 43410 44350 Designated 11668 8219 19887 Investments: Canterbury Diocesan Board of Finance Value at 01/01/2020 Increase in value Value at 31/12/2020 39020 2695 41715 39020 2695 41715 Total Assets: At 31st Decr 2020 203224 97272 86065 19887 At 31st Decr2021 204955 106240 79907 18808 Approved by Bewsborough PCC on 29th June 2021 and signed on its behalf by: Reverend Sean Sheffield Incumbent Mrs Mary Fagg Secretary BARISH OF BEWSBOROUGH NOTES FORMING PART OF THE FINACIAL STATEMENTS ST FOR THE YEIUI ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020 Accounting Policies: The Financial Statements of the PCC have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 using the receipts and payments basis. Funds: General Funds represent the funds of the PCC and LCCS that are not subject to any special restrictions regarding their use and are available for application to the general purposes of the PCC and LCCS. These include funds restricted by the LCCS as being for particular purposes and are shown as separate Reserves as noted. The Financial Statements include all monetary transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include ythe accounts of Church Groups that owe affiliation to another body or those that are informal gatherings of Church members. Subject to the above, receipts and payments include income as received and expenditure when irrevocably paid. Statement of Assets and Liabilities: The following assets are not recognised nor valued in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Moveable church furnishings held by churchwardens on special trust for the LCCS and which require a faculty for disposal. Land and buildings held on behalf of the LCCS Other fixtures, fittings and equipment where PCC or LCCS are free to dispose of such assets without such faculty. Amounts owing from HM Revenue & Customs where fornlal claim has been made. Any other amounts owing to the PCC or LCCS including lettings and insurance claims. Legacies where forn]al notification of entitlement and amount have not been received at 31 December 2020. Parish silver plate kept at Victoria and Albert Museum or elsewhere. Related Parties: No related paty to the Council has been paid or is due remuneration or other benefits from Council funds.