ANNUAL REPORT AND
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
OF THE
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY EDWINSTOWE
Registered Charity Number 1171553 YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2022
Priest in Charge Vacant
Independent Examiner Sara Coupe 1 Woodhead Close, Edwinstowe NG21 9RE
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Contents
Annual Report ......................................................................................................................................... 3 Mission Statement .................................................................................................................................. 3 Structure, Governance and Management .............................................................................................. 3 Parochial Church Council ................................................................................................................ 3 Standing Committee ....................................................................................................................... 3 Electoral Roll ................................................................................................................................... 3 Safeguarding ................................................................................................................................... 3 Reference and Administration ................................................................................................................ 4 Objectives and Activities ......................................................................................................................... 4 Achievements and Activities (Including future plans) ............................................................................ 5 Worship, Discipleship & Mission ..................................................................................................... 5 Church Rooms ................................................................................................................................. 7 Fabric............................................................................................................................................... 7 Finance ............................................................................................................................................ 8 Financial Statements ............................................................................................................................. 10 Statement of Financial Activities .......................................................................................................... 10 Balance Sheet ........................................................................................................................................ 12 Notes to Financial Statements .............................................................................................................. 13 1 Policies ....................................................................................................................................... 13 2 Incoming Resources ................................................................................................................... 15 3 Resources Expended .................................................................................................................. 16 4 Staff Costs (including Pension) ................................................................................................... 16 5 Assets for use by the PCC ........................................................................................................... 17 6 Debtors ....................................................................................................................................... 17 7 Creditors ..................................................................................................................................... 17 8 Fund details ................................................................................................................................ 18 Independent Examiner’s Report ........................................................................................................... 20
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Annual Report
Mission Statement
We seek to join with God’s mission to place love at the heart of life in three dimensions:
UP towards God – Helping people in Edwinstowe to recognise and respond to God’s love at the heart of life through Spirit-led worship [Worship]
IN towards each other – Growing disciples of Jesus Christ who put love for each other at the heart of life [Discipleship]
OUT towards the world – together we will put love for the world at the heart of life , through proclamation of the Gospel, loving service, challenging injustice and protecting God’s creation. [Mission]
Structure, Governance and Management
Parochial Church Council
Members of the PCC are either ex officio or elected each year at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM).
During the year, there have been 7 PCC meetings with an average attendance of 66%. Sub-committees of the PCC met several times during the year; Children and Young People’s leaders and the Church Rooms Management Committee
Leaders from Edwinstowe also join with Perlethorpe and Clipstone to form the “Three Churches Forum"
Standing Committee
This is the only committee required by law. It has power to transact the business of the PCC between its meetings, subject to any directions given by the PCC.
Electoral Roll
At the Annual Parochial Church Meeting 105 (107 in 2021) parishioners were members on the Electoral Roll
Safeguarding
The PCC has worked closely with Pete Edwards, the Parish Safeguarding Officer, to ensure we have complied with our Safeguarding Policy & Action Plan. The documentation and procedures are under regular review and revised as necessary. All the identified members have undergone appropriate training for their role.
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Reference and Administration
Members of the PCC are either ex officio or elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) in accordance with the Church Representation Rules. They are also Trustees of the church charity.
| Priest in charge: Wardens: Deanery synod: Reader representative: Elected members: Safeguarding |
Vacant Richard Neely Vacant Hilary Cheshire Deborah Birkett Ruth Roddison Pete Edwards Emma Scaysbrook Margaret Share Lorna Hubbard Walter Daglish Peter Atkinson Darren Knight Brian Evans Sue Ford Clare Clayton Jeanne McCollum Harold Green Denise Poole Valerie Hart Linda Foster Pete Edwards |
Treasurer & Diocesan synod From June 2022 From APCM Secretary From APCM From APCM(previous deanery) To APCM To Nov 2022 From May 2022 Co-opted Nov 2022 Co-opted Nov 2022 Co-opted Jan 2023 |
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Objectives and Activities
St Mary’s PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the Priest in Charge, in promoting the whole mission of the church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical, for all who reside in the ecclesiastical parish and all who worship at St Mary’s. It also has responsibility for maintaining the fabric of the Church and the Church Rooms. The PCC is body corporate (PCC Powers Measure 1956, Church Representation Rules 2011) and Registered Charity Number 1171553. These objectives could not be achieved without the time and talents of many volunteers to whom the PCC extend their thanks.
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Achievements and Activities (Including future plans)
Worship, Discipleship & Mission
Another difficult year significantly affected by the aftermath of the covid-19 pandemic coupled with being in vacancy.
The Sunday attendance has not returned to pre-covid levels, averaging 38 adults and 7 children at the 11am Sunday service.
The parish has been in vacancy since October 2020 and continues into 2023, with advertising of the post ongoing (March 2023). The three churches worked together to develop and update the Parish Profile.
We continue to be blessed by the ministry of our team of lay ministers and retired clergy for our regular services and other work. They have continued in their dedicated service to the churches on Sundays and midweek. We are very grateful indeed to the Revds. Richard Ford, Chris Levy, Sue Caddy and David Fudger and Readers Pete Edwards and Lorna Jagger. Greg Abbott has stepped back from his role as reader after many years faithful service, we wish him a speedy recovery.
The leaders of all our children’s and youth groups do a fantastic job of nurturing the young. Our pre-school offering “Teddies Time for God” was relaunched as “The Ark” in the autumn. Our Youth group “Illuminate” also saw a revamp as a Sunday breakfast club.
We were pleased that after a two year break the Christmas tree festival resumed and was well supported. We were thrilled to welcome performances from both the Major Oak Pop Choir and Thoresby Band. Both events were enjoyed by those attending.
We said au revoir to several faithful worshippers during the year including Barry Whitehouse, Marian Wooley, Barbara Read, Jean Murfin and Sheila Bradley
| Occasional Offices | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptism | 16 | 4 | 9 | 18 |
| FuneralsinChurch | 22 | 15 | 7 | 21 |
| Service at Crematorium | 6 | 15 | 19 | |
| Weddings | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
The Village Exchange shop, led by Lorna Hubbard, continues to provide pre-loved goods and is appreciated as the cost of living continues to rise. Our thanks go to the team of volunteers and all who donate goods for sale.
Our vital relationship with St. Mary’s C of E Primary School continues to be important. Our thanks go particularly to Miss Parkin who has coped admirably with the challenges
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presented by the pandemic. Hilary Cheshire continues as chair of governors with Linda Foster as vice chair. We welcomed Steve Roddison as new foundation governor in 2022 and James Turpin joins early 2023.
We continue to enjoy a good relationship with King Edwin Primary School.
Both schools attended church for Easter, Harvest and Christmas specials.
Our first “Big Church Read” based on Nehemiah in the autumn was a success with lots of ideas emerging for “growing disciples”.
We are blessed to have a small but dedicated band of stewards who have again been welcoming visitors. Around 4,000 people came through the door resulting in donations of over £3,400. We are keen to develop our mission to tourists as we welcome those seeking Robin Hood or a tour of our historic building. We are sure there is much more that could be done but more help would be needed to be able to advertise regular opening hours.
The ‘hidden’ jobs are just as important and thanks to all who do them - all on the PCC and especially Richard Neely whose dedication as Church Warden is incredible; treasurer Hilary Cheshire and PCC secretary Emma Scaysbrook. This year we have particularly relied on the dedication and skills of Walter Daglish who has steered our online presence and provision of digital music. Jeanne McCollum has taken over from Jane Woodside in the paid role of cleaner. Our thanks also go to the band of volunteers who have diligently and beautifully decorated the church for festivals led by our verger Jo Rose.
It has also been a difficult year as Jayne Mawby our administrator has been out off action since the summer. We wish her a speedy recovery.
Future plans
In 2023 our focus will be working with our sister parishes to appoint a parish priest to serve our three communities. Also, to successfully re-introduce social fellowship and activities.
Other future plans include
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Launching Prayer Course and Bible Course
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Continuing to work with community groups to further support those in need.
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Encouraging regular giving which enables our mission and ministry.
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Supporting existing groups and encouraging leaders in them
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We have formed an Eco group who have signed up to the Rocha Eco Churches initiative and will be working towards gaining Bronze (or even Silver) status.
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Our hope is that St Mary’s will continue steadily to change and develop to reflect and challenge the community, welcoming many more to believe and trust in Jesus Christ, crucified and risen.
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Church Rooms
A good start to the year 2022 saw the return of most of our users following Covid-.
The children’s church groups Illuminate, One Way Club and a new toddler group The Ark also began regularly using the rooms. A good cross section of community organisations use the rooms either regularly or occasionally, plus a number of children’s parties on Sunday afternoons.
The committee carried on meeting via Zoom for most of the year but moved to face to face meetings in November.
In February, the committee decided that we needed to alter the Constitution to enable us to alter the hiring rates with one month’s notice should rising heating costs make this necessary. The huge rise in utility bills (up by 416%) meant that we had to monitor heating and lighting costs much more closely, using the remote Wi-fi access.
Unfortunately, the increased cost of utilities as the year went on meant that some hirers scaled back their usage of the hall, ceased using the rooms or struggled with paying their hire fees.
Maintenance costs were high this year. The cupboards were refitted with new handles and locks meaning 7 of our users are now able to benefit from cupboard space. New blinds were fitted all around the hall which make a big difference to the appearance of the room and the ability to block out light for film shows and presentations. A blockage in the pipe running from the kitchen sink led to a major plumbing task. 3 underground pipes were cracked and blocked with soil. Happy Drains surveyed and relined the pipes during the summer. In December, Cadent were called out to a gas leak.
During the summer, the garden was kept tidy by Walter and Julie and Tom Stanforth cut the hedge. Members of the Edwinstowe in Bloom initiative used the car park area to plant sunflowers and blue wildflowers which really brightened up the front railings. The car park was also used to paint bicycles for the decoration of Edwinstowe for the Tour of Britain in September.
After 7 faithful years, Jane Woodside left her job as Church Rooms cleaner to take a fulltime job and Jeanne McCollum took over the role helped by her son Liam. They are doing a splendid job.
Thank you to all the committee members for their continued hard work throughout 2022.
Future plans
Repairs to the fencing alongside the jitty, the fire door and the lighting tubes in the hall were allocated to 2023 when funds allow.
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Fabric
We received our Quinquennial Report, which prioritises works which should be addressed during the next 5 years.
Having said that, 2022 has been another busy year with ongoing service & maintenance of the Church building & grounds. Thus, for example, the new boilers, the organ, the fire safety equipment, the external water goods and clock have been duly inspected.
Newark & Sherwood DC ran a regular programme for cutting the grass & managing the northern boundary hedgerow. They allowed the cowslips to go to seed again this year which should see them spread more abundantly. We appreciate & thank them for the care of our churchyard.
Some repairs were made to the flooring round the font - seemingly connected to the water ingress from earlier flooding. Thanks are due to those volunteers who diligently cleaned & spruced up the flooring in the pews & front porch doors & brushed off much of the efflorescence on the lower wall areas.
The opportunity was taken to replace the ageing cctv cameras when we appointed a new firm to maintain the system & another to do the 24/7 monitoring.
Being in vacancy the Diocese has arranged for the vicarage grounds to be maintained & to make the premises squirrel proof. Yes, these uninvited ‘guests’ had to be shown the door.
Other ‘guests’ which made their presence known this year were honey bees who moved into the Tower with a couple of nests.
With the huge increase in utility charges impacting upon us, steps like reducing the time the lights on the roof are on at night & the radiators are on [whilst having regard to the integrity of the building & the comfort of the congregation] have served to control the costs.
Working together enables us at St Mary’s to proclaim our mission to our community..
Future plans
The 2022 Quinquennial Report was positive as to the state of the church building and fabric. Attention will be required to make good the flashings to the lead work on the aisle roofs & to monitor some stone mullions on the north side of the building. There are merlons & areas of stonework where the pointing requires attention, something which is an ongoing situation as part of a natural process of aging. Also, it will be seen that the oak louvres of the Tower are in places twisted & have a faded look, but despite its age the wood is sound & the interior is protected by wire mesh. Some more soil could be moved from abutting the south aisle wall & the south Chancel wall to reduce the external level & a gravel margin laid which would help to dry out the wall.
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Finance
There was global economic uncertainty in 2022 as the war in Ukraine unfolded and energy costs rose in an unprecedented manner. General inflation hit 10% and everyone is concerned about the cost-of-living squeeze.
.We are also grateful to Thoresby Charitable Trust for their continued support.
We were delighted to welcome both The Major Oak pop choir and the Thoresby Colliery Band for concerts, two very enjoyable fund-raising evenings.
We are pleased once again to have paid our Parish share in full and we resumed our commitment to give away 10% of income to other charities.
We have been saddened by the deaths of several of our stalwart congregation who have been faithful financial supporters for many years.
We continue to pray that we show wisdom in our stewardship of all gifts. Everything we have belongs to God to be used for His glory. We would like to thank once again all organisations and individuals that give their financial support .
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Financial Statements
Statement of Financial Activities
for the year ended 31 December 2022
| Notes Incoming resources Voluntary income: Planned giving Collections, donations & other giving Income tax recovered Legacies Activities for generating funds Church Room Lettings Village Xchange Other trading Income from other Properties Fund Raising Events Investment income: Interest & dividends Income from charitable activities: Parochial fees Other incoming resources: Insurance claims Gain on disposal of fixed assets Reimbursment of costs from other parishes Other |
General fund £ |
Designated fund £ |
Restricted fund £ |
2022 £ |
2021 £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28,636 | 100 | 15 | 28,751 | 28,074 | |
| 6,900 | 4,088 | 10,988 | 26,402 | ||
| 8,698 | 8,698 | 7,404 | |||
| - | - | ||||
| 5,206 | 5,206 | 2,330 | |||
| 34,203 | 34,203 | 34,928 | |||
| 200 | 200 | 256 | |||
| - | - | ||||
| 2,894 | 250 | 3,144 | 2,297 | ||
| 1 | 1 | 61 | |||
| 4,420 | 480 | 4,900 | 3,421 | ||
| - | - | ||||
| - | - | ||||
| 2,083 | 2,083 | 3,148 | |||
| - | 123 | ||||
| Total incoming resources 2 |
88,034 5,306 4,834 |
98,174 108,443 |
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| Resources expended Charitable activities: Donations/Grants to charities Mission & Evangelism Parish Share Clergy expenses Provision of Services Church running expenses Children/Youth work costs Cost of raising funds Administration Training/Support Administration costs Other Governance costs Major expenditure Repairs to church buildings Depreciation |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (4,855) | (2,902) | (7,757) | (6,644) | ||
| - | - | ||||
| (33,204) | (33,204) | (31,932) | |||
| 30 | 30 | (81) | |||
| (283) | 680 | 397 | 436 | ||
| (14,100) | (2,898) | (4,986) | (21,983) | (15,145) | |
| (212) | (241) | (453) | (131) | ||
| (22,690) | (3,656) | - | (26,346) | (22,370) | |
| - | - | ||||
| (13,144) | (127) | (24) | (13,294) | (13,825) | |
| (870) | (870) | - | |||
| - | (28) | ||||
| - | (2,143) | ||||
| (2,787) | (2,787) | (2,787) | |||
| Total resources expended 3 |
(88,458) (7,550) (10,259) (106,267) (94,648) |
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| Net (outgoing)/ incoming resources | (424) (2,244) (5,425) (8,093) 13,795 |
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| Transfers between funds | - | - | - | - | - |
| Net incoming/(outgoing) resources before gains Gains on investment assets |
(424) | (2,244) | (5,425) | (8,093) | 13,795 |
| - | - | - | - | 6 | |
| Net movement in funds Funds brought forward at 1 Jan 2022 |
(424) | (2,244) | (5,425) | (8,093) | 13,801 |
| 20,079 | 5,288 | 20,794 | 46,162 | 32,361 | |
| Funds carried forward at 31 Dec 2022 | 19,655 | 3,045 | 15,369 | 38,068 | 46,162 |
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Balance Sheet
| Balance Sheet | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2021 | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| Tangible assets | 5a | 2,078 | 4,865 |
| Investments | 5b | - | - |
| Fixed Assets | 2,078 | 4,865 | |
| Debtors:amounts falling due after one year | - | - | |
| Debtors:amounts falling due within one year | 6 | 8,220 | 6,882 |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 37,648 | 42,395 | |
| Current Assets | 45,868 | 49,276 | |
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | 7 | (9,395) | (7,979) |
| Net Current Assets(Current assets less creditors <1 year) | 35,990 | 41,297 | |
| Total Assets less current liabilities (Fixed Assets plus NCA) | 38,068 | 46,162 | |
| Creditors: amounts falling due after one year | - | - | |
| Net Assets | 38,068 | 46,162 | |
| Restricted funds | 8 | 15,369 | 20,794 |
| Designated funds(unrestricted) | 8 | 3,045 | 5,288 |
| General fund(unrestricted) | 8 | 19,655 | 20,079 |
| Reserves | 38,068 | 46,162 |
Approved by the PCC on 14th March 2023 and signed on its behalf by
Richard Neely Church Warden
Hilary Cheshire Treasurer
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Notes to Financial Statements
1 Policies
The financial statements have been prepared under the Charities Act 2011 and in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 governing the individual accounts of the PCC, together with applicable accounting standards and the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities SORP (2015 FRSSE). The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for the valuation of investment assets, which are shown at market value.
Funds
General funds represent the funds of the PCC that are not subject to any restrictions regarding their use and are available for application on the general purposes of the PCC. Funds designated for a particular purpose by the PCC are also unrestricted. The accounts include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body or those that are informal gatherings of church members.
Incoming Resources - Voluntary Income and capital sources
Collections are recognised when received by or on behalf of the PCC. Planned giving receivable under Gift Aid is recognised only when received. Income tax recoverable on Gift Aid donations is recognised when the donation is received. Grants and legacies to the PCC are accounted for as soon as the PCC is notified of its legal entitlement, the amount due is quantifiable and its ultimate receipt by the PCC is reasonably certain. Funds raised by fund raising events are accounted for gross. Sales of books and magazines are accounted for gross.
Income from Investments
Dividends are accounted for when due and payable. Interest entitlements are accounted for as they accrue. Tax recoverable on such income is recognised in the same accounting year.
Gains and losses on Investments
Realised gains or losses are recognised when investments are sold. Unrealised gains or losses are accounted for on revaluation of investments at 31st December.
Resources Used
Grants
Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, if that award creates a binding obligation on the PCC.
Activities directly relating to the work of the church
The diocesan parish share is accounted for in the period to which it relates. Any parish share unpaid at 31st December is provided for in these accounts as an operational (though not legal) liability and is shown as a creditor in the Balance Sheet
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Fixed Assets
Consecrated property and moveable church furnishings
Consecrated and beneficed property of any kind is excluded from the accounts by s.10(2)(a) and (c) of the Charities Act 2011
Moveable church furnishings are listed in the church's Inventory which can be inspected (at any reasonable time). They are capitalised at cost and depreciated in the accounts over their currently anticipated useful economic life (initially over 4 years) on a straight-line basis.
All expenditure incurred in the year on consecrated or beneficed buildings, individual items under £1,000 or on the repair of moveable church furnishings acquired before 1st January 2003 is written off. Heating System replacement 2020 not capitalised due to the nature of the project.
Equipment used within the church premises is depreciated on a straight line basis over 4 years except computer equipment which is over 3 years. Individual items of equipment with a purchase price of £1,000 or less are written off when the asset is acquired.
Investments
COIF Charity Fund Investments are valued at market value at 31st December. Cashed in November 2020
Current Assets
Amounts owing to the PCC at 31st December in respect of fees, rents or other income are shown as debtors less provision for amounts that may prove uncollectible. Short-term deposits include cash held on deposit either with National Savings or National Westminster Bank. The PCC will periodically review where our investments are held to gain the best return.
Reserves
Unrestricted funds .
It is the policy of this church to work towards keeping at least four months running costs in reserve to cover unforeseen emergencies.
Designated funds are set aside for a particular purpose with an identified time frame. In view of the nature of the historic building the PCC will also aim to add £5k to designated reserves each year to cover work due at quinquennial inspections.
Restricted funds are kept and only used for their intended purposes
The PCC understand their responsibility to ensure that the reserves are used to gain the maximum benefit for the parish in its pursuit of the whole mission of the church. This policy will be reviewed annually prior to the APCM.
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2 Incoming Resources
| 2 Incoming Resources | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2021 | |
| Tax efficientplannedgiving | 27,817.19 | 26,607.80 |
| Otherplannedgiving | 941.00 | 1,466.00 |
| Other collections at services | 2,214.47 | 963.08 |
| Occasional Gift Aid Envelopes | 1,431.27 | 691.38 |
| Other Giving& Donations - Non-Recurring | 3,810.86 | 1,032.59 |
| Special Appeals | 810.90 | 918.34 |
| All tax recovered through Gift Aid | 8,697.89 | 7,403.70 |
| Legacies received | - | |
| Non-RecurringGrants | 2,720.50 | 22,797.00 |
| Fund RaisingEvents | 3,143.55 | 2,296.50 |
| Dividends & Interest | 0.85 | 60.69 |
| Total Parochial Fees Income | 4,900.00 | 3,421.00 |
| Coffee,Bookstall,Magazine etc | 200.00 | 255.50 |
| Village Xchange | 34,203.47 | 34,928.14 |
| Hall Lettings | 5,206.00 | 2,329.75 |
| Insurance Claims | ||
| Reimbursement of costs byother Parishes | 2,083.00 | 3,148.19 |
| Sale of Fixed Assets | ||
| Other Income/(Bad Debt Write off) | 123.36 | |
| Total Income 98,180.95 108,443.02 |
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3 Resources Expended
| 3 Resources Expended | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2021 | |
| Donations/Grants to Charities & Mission Giving | (7,714.80) | (6,643.93) |
| Parish Share | (33,204.00) | (31,931.90) |
| Salaries & Wages | (25,460.09) | (20,738.42) |
| ClergyExpenses | 30.00 | (80.60) |
| Children/Youth Work costs | (452.81) | (130.75) |
| Insurance costs | (5,821.93) | (5,613.44) |
| Cleaningcosts | (82.79) | (55.48) |
| Minor Repairs/Routine Maintenance | (8,763.17) | (6,369.21) |
| Administration costs exc salary | (6,886.07) | (7,082.81) |
| Other Church Expenses/Provision of Services | 2,002.18 | (89.08) |
| Fund RaisingCosts | (41.23) | |
| Heating& Lightingcosts | (7,199.13) | (3,102.82) |
| Water Rates | (116.42) | (3.95) |
| Costs of Trading- rooms | (2,701.27) | (2,144.83) |
| Costs of Trading- VX | (6,157.14) | (5,727.84) |
| Costs of Trading- misc | (3.94) | |
| Depreciation | (2,786.55) | (2,786.55) |
| Non capetalised assetpurchase | (870.00) | (1,761.58) |
| Major Repairs/Redecoration to Church Buildings | - | (381.35) |
| Total Expenses (106,225.22) (94,648.48) |
4 Staff Costs (including Pension)
| 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant | 6,408.32 | 6,770.40 |
| Village Exchange Manager | 15,259.39 | 15,337.32 |
| Vergers | 570.00 | 420.00 |
| Bell Ringers | 270.00 | 180.00 |
| Organists | 980.00 | 390.00 |
| Cleaner(Church & Church Rooms | 1,972.38 |
2,064.60 |
| Support from Job Retention Scheme (Furlough) |
(2,908.90) | |
| Total Staff Costs 25,460.09 22,253.42 |
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5 Assets for use by the PCC
| 5 Assets for use by the PCC | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tangible Fixed Assets | Church Equipment |
Church Rooms Equipment |
Total |
| COST at 1/1/22 | 16,809.66 | 3,333.60 | 20,143.26 |
| Addition | - | - | |
| Disposal | - | - | - |
| Cost at 31/12/22 | 16,809.66 | 3,333.60 | 20,143.26 |
| DEPRECIATION at 1/1/22 | 11,944.61 | 3,333.60 | 15,278.21 |
| Charge foryear | 2,786.55 | - | 2,786.55 |
| Released on Disposal | - | - | - |
| DEPRECIATION at 31/12/22 | 14,731.16 | 3,333.60 | 18,064.76 |
| NET BOOK VALUE at 1/1/22 | 4,865.05 | - | 4,865.05 |
| NET BOOK VALUE at 31/12/22 | 2,078.50 | - | 2,078.50 |
6 Debtors
| 6 Debtors | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2021 | |
| HMRC Gift Aid tax | 5,106.30 | 5,815.94 |
| Church Rooms | 835.00 | 738.50 |
| Funeral | 978.00 | (330.00) |
| Online Giving (JustGiving/Stripe) | 19.50 | (33.40) |
| Uncleared receipts - zettle card | (2.80) | 561.80 |
| Uncleared receipts - cash in safe | 773.56 | |
| VAT | 116.35 | 116.35 |
| Other | 17.00 | |
| Sequestration | 394.00 | (4.50) |
Total 8,219.91 6,881.69 |
7 Creditors
| 7 Creditors | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2021 | |
| Ministers Fees | £275.05 | £1,016.45 |
| AwayGiving | £5,310.43 | £5,510.00 |
| Suppliers | £2,767.05 | £165.36 |
| Church Rooms Keydeposits | £30.00 | £30.00 |
| HMRC & Pensions Payable | £162.47 | £1.35 |
| Wedding Deposits | £850.00 | £1,256.00 |
| Total 9,395.00 7,979.16 |
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Parochial Fees Note
The PCC received parochial fees as detailed below during the year. Part is made up of statutory fees due to the PCC or the DBF, as prepared by the Archbishops’ Council under the Ecclesiastical Fees Measure 1986. The balance relates to charges as fixed by the PCC, for extras such as bells, flowers and special heating, or paid to visiting ministers, Readers or Non-Stipendiary Ministers as set out in the DBF's Parochial Fees policy
Of these fees only the amount due to the PCC (statutory & non-statutory) is shown above as legally the amount due to the DBF and other ministers (as set out in the DBF policy) should not be treated as PCC income
| During the year, the PCC received parochial fees totaling Statutory Fees due to the PCC totalled Statutory Fees due to the DBF totalled Statutory Fees paid to visiting ministers/Readers/NSMs totalled The PCC also received/(used) Deposits for the following year totalling In total the PCC repaid the following Fees during the year Payment to DBF of Statutory Fees Payment to visiting ministers/Readers/NSMs (This excludes fees for Sunday Services) |
£8,469.00 |
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8 Fund details
Fabric Fund - donations given specifically for the restoration and upkeep of the Building
Church Rooms - Hall lettings and income designated for the upkeep of the fabric of the building
The Bell Fund - donations given specifically for the restoration and upkeep of the bells and ringing chamber
Covid Response - Grants and donations to help in the community to alleviate need and aid recovery from the pandemic.
Tourism – Grants and donations to enhance the visitor experience.
Music – To be able to resource musical needs of the church
Growing Disciples – Funding received for mission
Eco Church – Funding received to Care for Gods creation
Youth Fund - Grants and donations for the benefit of the Children and Young people of St Mary's
| FUNDS | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2021 | |
| Unrestricted General Fund 19,654.87 20,079.09 |
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| Fabric 623.01 |
3,183.36 | |
| Fabric - Sound System 116.94 116.94 |
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| Fabric - Clock 108.40 108.40 |
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| Bells Fund 10,737.24 10,622.99 |
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| Covid Response - 1,364.60 |
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| GrowingDisciples 210.00 |
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| Eco Church 250.00 |
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| Tourism | 57.15 | 57.15 |
| Music | 1,000.00 | 50.00 |
| Children & Young People | 187.83 | 426.07 |
| Total Resticted excluiding Fixed Assets 13,290.57 15,929.51 |
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| Assets from restricted fabric funds (Net Book Value | 2,078.05 |
4,865.05 |
| Total Restricted Funds 15,368.62 20,794.56 |
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| Church Rooms Designated | 3,044.51 | 5,288.35 |
| Total Designated 3,044.51 5,288.35 |
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| Total Funds 38,068.00 46,162.00 |
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Independent Examiner’s Report
Respective responsibilities of the Trustees and Independent Examiner
The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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Follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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State whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiner’s Statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission.
My examination included a review of the accounting records to ensure records are kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in a full audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts.
Independent examiners statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention
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1) Which give me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
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a) To keep accounting records in accordance with s.130 of the 2011 Act; or
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b) To prepare accounts which accord with these accounting records have not been met; or
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2) To which in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Sara Coupe
1 Woodhead Close, NG21 9RE
22[nd] February 2023
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