The Parlsh of Salisbury Plain ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 315t December 2021 Administratlve information The Parish of Salisbury Plain was created on 1st January 2014 and is a one-parish benefice comprising the historic parishes of All Saints, & Sl Mary, Chitterne., St Mary's Orcheston., St Mary'5 Shrewton,. and St Thomas a Becket, Tilshead. It is part of the Diocese of Salisbury within the Church of England. The correspondence address is The Rectory, Chapel Lane, Shrewton. SP3 4BX The Parochial Church Council IPCC) is a charlty registered with the Charity Commission (No. 1173846) Registration was effective 18th July 2017. PCC memb8rs who have served from th8 121h May 2021 until the date this report was approved ar8.. Jncumbent.. The Revd Canon Eleanor Rance Chaimian Assistant Curate: The Revd Stéphane Javelle (Trsign&d 31st October 2021) Wardens.. Mike Badham-Thornhill Richard Essberger Ewart Grant Hilda Renshaw John Smedley Vice Chairman Representatives on the Deanery Synod.. Sarah Gooch Mary Lace Elected memb8rs.' John Badgery Janice Hassett Andrew Macdonald Debby Potter Robert Pryor Virginia Pryor Sally Shepherd Secretsry Co-opted members.. Sam Shepherd Treasurer
Structure. governance and management The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. All Church attendees are encouraged to register on the Eledoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC. Objectlves and Activities Th8 Salisbury Plain Benefice PCC has the responsibility of Cowoperating with the incumbent. th& Revd Canon Eleanor Rance, in promoling in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecum8nical. It also has oversight of the Maddington Church Room in the historic parish of Maddingtonlshrewion. Achievements and Performance CHURCH AThENDANCE & WORSHIP As at 318t December 2021 ther8 were 153 parishioners on the Church EleGtoral Roll. During the year we lost 7 members of the roll, either through moving away or death. It is again difflcult to provide 'average' figures for worship in the parish during the past year due to the fact that from January-early April the chLfjrches were closed for corporate worship, and when they re-opened not all felt able to return. What follows gives an indication of the type of worship that was possible and roughly what numbers attended: Zoom worship on Sundays- an average of around 20-25 people attendlng in the mornlng and 6-10 in the evenings during the first quarter of 2021, when no worship in church took place. Th8 weekly Evensong continued throughout the year, along with a Zoom Moming Prayer on Mondays. Th8s8 services tended to gather b8tw&en 4 and 9 people online. Worship in churches on Sundays- an average across the parlsh of around 20 for the maln morning service. Daily prayers- the ministry team began to cOrd an audio clip of prayers in March 2020. These were then distributed to the mailing list of 100 households on a daily basis. In the late summer of 2021, some felt ready to be removed from this mailing list du8 to life having returned to some sort of normality, The daily prayer mailing list remains at just under 90 addresses. YouTube- films for reflection were provided for every day during Lent, with contributions from members of the local church community, from the ArGhdeacon of Sarum. and Bishops of Ramsbury and Salisbury. YouTube was also used to share a very short reflective clip of the sea during the earfy summer when many were still unable to leave their homes for visits. This was very well received by the wider community. Worship at home- along with the provision of resources on YouTube, we also moved tho Lent Course online,. and provided Holy Week SoUrceS for people at home. We marked Ash
Wednesday with the production of 8 prayer card on which an ash cross had been applied, and we also marked Mothering Sunday with dislribution of a prayer leaflet and flow8rs to numerous members of our parish. For Remembrance in 2021, Iwo ServIS took place exclusively outside in order to maintain social distancing. Attendance across the parish was good, in spite of this. Attendance on Christmas morning is nol indicative of the numbers we nOnallY expect, but it is included here for reference. 2019 2020 2021 Chitterne Orcheston Shrewton Tilshead 48 20 18 35 29 38 24 30 30 82 53 Mlnlstry, Includlng worshlp. wlth Schools & Familles in 2021 From January until the end of the summer term, weekly collective worship was provided to the schools in the form of a film, and while we had the opportunity to meet with specific groups occasionally across the year, 'in person,, the majority of our schools meetings (including governance) and activity took place online. Over the summer, a unlform swap shop was run for Shrewton school. and throughout the year provision of financial and food support was coordinated between the clergy, Candlemas and th8 local schools. Between September and October it was possible to visit in the schools and we were involved in an OFSTED inspection, interviews for staff posts, and Collective worship during thls perlod. From October- December we returned to online provision, and this included 'live' RE sesslons. The following additional resources were provided: Weekly Collective worship provided in MP4 fomiat from throughout the year for both schools,. and for 5-7 weeks 'in person, from Sep-oct 2021 Easter Worship In person at GUL Riverside for Shrewton Experience Easter Full s8t of resou$ provided to Tilshead school for Experience Easter to take place in school with teachers Getting ready for school resources for all children beginning in the 2 schools sent to families during summer term Yr 6 Leavers Day Servi provided in school for Shrewton only End of Year Worship Recorded and sent to both schools for use across the community
Harv8st loaves resources and instructions provided for loaf-making in school Harvest Service provided in churGh in Shrewton. and 'live' on Teams for Tilshead Christmas Service racorded in churGh with contributions from local church community and sent as a video to both schools. The activity packs were first created in the summer of 2020, and these continued to be distributed across the whole of 2021, with 10 sels being made and shared across the year- 300 packs in all. The WhatsApp group allowed for families to swap ideas and photos and to share their exploits. At the end of the summer holidays we were able to h05t a 'Teddy Bear's Picnic, event outside and this was a great opportunity for families to spend a little more time with one another. The memb8rship of this group has increased across the year and has also been the trigger for pasloral and practical engagement with some families. Occaslonal Offices In the Benefice (or at the crematorlum): Baptisms Marriages 5 (2) {Chitterne 1, Orcheston 1. Shrewton 3, Tilshead 0> 3 (2) {Chitlerne O, Orcheston l. Shrewton 2, Tilsh8ad O) Funerals 10 (13> (Chitterne 2. Orcheston 1. Shrewton 5, Tilshead 2) In additlon to this there were 5 ServIS to bury ashes (Chitteme 2, Orcheston O, ShrewtonlRollestonelMaddington 2, Tilshead 1). Assistance and support to ber8aved families was also offered to several families, and one memorial service took place. Revlew of the yèar The PCC met online on 101h March and for the APCM on 12th May, and in p@rson on 151h September, and 10th November. Changes to Church Representation Rules meant that additional decision making during the course of 2021 could be undertaken by correspondence, with decisions and resolutions being recorded, and added to minutes at subsequenl meetings. Business during this year inevitably focused around the various changes to Coronavirus protocols, as well as our finances, and carè of our buildings. In the autumn of 2021 the parish participated in the diocesan Generous Giving campalgn. The PCC complied with its duty under section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 by having due regard to the House of Bishops, guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults within the parish. Those due for safeguarding refresher training attended a course online as provided by the diocese.
Flnancial Revlew Receipts for the financial year were £93,900 (2020 £112,300). The reduction in income is reflection of the ductIon in grants and VAT refunds for building works. The undeTlying income of the parish is slighlly higher than in 2020. Giving over the year has increased both from regular giving and in the collection plate as we were able to hold more church services. We have also benefitted from a number of generous donations and one legacy. We Continue to receive a numbar of generous grants from local organisations. For these we are most grateful to Shrewton Parish Council and Tilshead Parish Council for grants towards grass cutting costs. The Fri8nds of St Mary's Shrewton have provided support for the replacement of the lighting circuits within the church. The Friends of St Thomas paid for the felling of a dying tree. Recov&ry of Gift Aid and receipts of Parochial fees have increased over the previous year. Fund raising events have increased as restrictions have been eased. Income from Bank Deposits and Trusts has increas8d. Maddington Church Hall fee income has also begun to pick up. In addition to the income included in the Statement ofAccount th8 parish received £116,155 from the sale of the fleld in Nett Road, Shrewton. This capital has been invested in the CBF Church of England Investment Fund. These investment changes are shown in the Statement of Assets. Total expenditur8 was £89,000 (2020 £194,300) to enable the Benefice in Ministry throughout our four villages. Our contribution to the Parish Share has reduced to £43,300. This lower amount is a consequence of only paying 50Q/o of the Share due for Shrewton. We owe Salisbury DBF £14.900 for 2021. The Gontinuing impact of the pandemic led to the PCC requesting a reduced payment. We are in ongoing discussion with the DBF over how we will make up this payment. Clergy expenses were £2,600. The Salisbury DBF share of parochial fees amounted to £2,250. General running (x)sts of insurance, heating, electricity were a little lower at £11,000. After years of considerable building works we thankfully had much less this year. The overall financial result is a surplus of £4,800.
Reserves Policy At the PCC meetlng on 6th June 2018 a Financial Management Policy paper was presented to and approved by the PCC, including the following "Salisbury Plain Benefi'ce Reserves Policy" The Reserves of Salisbury Plain Benefice are those unrestricted funds required to ensure prudent financial managemenL The Reserves do not indude funds that were raised for designated purposes, or ar8 restricted in terms of their donation. or are endowments nor property assets. They will ensure that thè PCC will meet all the nomal Costs of running the Benefice, including th& ablllty to pay our Parish Share, our fees to the Di0san Board of Finance, building insurance, utlllly bills. costs of service. administration and day to day repairs. The reserves should also meet minor unexpected repair costs including minor works identified in Quinquennial reports. The Reserves Policy recognises that through the Benefic8. the four constituent villages will be able to support each other when necessary. The expected running costs for 2022 will be around £90,000. Church of England guldance suggesting thr88 months reserves would giv8 an appropriate reserve of £23,000. In the 8V8nl that our reserves are consistently below the target sum or are consistently above the target, the PCC will take responsibility to remedy the situation. When reserves drop too low funds should be allocated from a designated fund where that fund is not Immediately required for the designated purpose. Where res6rwes are too high funds could, with the approval of the PCC, be used eilher supporting a project in the community or designating to an underfunded fabric fund or slmllar. This Policy should be reviewed annually. Approved by the PCC on 2nd March 2022 and slgned on their behalf by Revd Canon Eleanor Rance (PCC Chalmian)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE SALISBURY PLAIN BEPIEFICE This report on the financial statanents of the PCC for the year 31 December 2021. which are set out on pages I to 4. is in respect of an examination carried out in accordance with the Church Acunting Regulations 2006 ('the Regulations.) section 43 of the Clwities Act 1993 ('the Act,). Respe¢tive r&8pon$ibililie9 of the PCC and the examiner As rncmbers olthe PCC you are responsible for the preparation of the finan¢i&l slalements. You constder that the audit requirem¢nl of the Regulations and section 43 (2) of the Act do not apply. It is my responsibility to issue this rcwTrrt on those financial ststements in accordance with th¢ ternis of the regulations. B$is of this report My examination was carried out in accordance with the Genernl Diffctions given by the Charity Commission under section 43(7Xb) of the Act and to be found in the Church (yuidance, 2006 edition. issued by the Finance Division of the Archbi5hops' Council. I'hai examination includes a review olthe accounting records kept by Ihe PCC. llnd a omparison ot the accounls wilh ihosc records. It also includes considering any unusual il¢ms or disclo8ures in the financial statements and seeking explanmtions from you as trustees concerning any such matters. 'I'he procedures undertaken do not provide ihe evidence that would be requirLxI in an audit, and consequently I do not cxpres¥ an audit opinion on the view given by the a¢unts. Independent ¢XAminer'$ statement In connection with my examination, no mailer has come to my attention.. which gives me re&sonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the Act: and to prepare financial stem¢nts, which a¢Lord with the accounting records and comply with the requirements of the Act and the Regulations have not been met: or to which, in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understandin8 of the ac¢ounts to be reached. (2) Date: c2 * r•b. Signgture:. Position:
&ALBURyPLwN BENEFICE PG IIECEIPTS •JID PAYMENTS 2020 Totsl Tolal RECEFPT8 PIAnn8d Gwiry- GfftAKI 13,213.(Al 220.C#J 1.762.75 9.234.LK) 3.770.1X) 4,66171 6,931C¥J 7.515.00 1.935.OJ 30.U75.(K) 220. S.B79.26 18,562.73 6,010.C¥) 11.4N.28 Church CdlecliDn SundryCkxwlN)n8 Grants GhlAhJ Rolund 1.615.OD T21.OD 15.00 2,073.51 1,146.06 710.23 1,15&45 211. 1.075(Kl 1.27T6B 3.e63.50 2.523.(X) 150.(K) 500.fX) 6,911 1115.51 P8rcthK•l Fo0$ 4W.LY) 1,101.C 1.076.00 7J42.tr) 5,811 FulR8n0 Ents 2.703.81 092.10 630.00 685.0) 1238 847.59 3,846 & Dbptsl Intoro81 Trwt• 1.18 414.83 21 317 £892.46 Muklngknn Ffj•• VAT Grnni Wawaa 1.428.IKI 1..00 34.16 941.00 22&WJ 384.78 2.188.e8 34.18 941.c) 22,019 341 FW r•nl MrAne0ub 275.00 80.(K) 371.50 87.61 1.042 81 11 1&09 PAYMElnS Dk)c6w P8rf8h Shar• CrgY E¥wYa88 08F Shor• off I4,.20 10,50&40 10,965.80 620.76 597.41 578.31 1,223. 696.00 166.Co) 4w9.eo 43,2B2.80 2,563.TT 2.243.67 67,682 2.891 2.477 161A7 204.67 In•w8rK 2.810.58 1,120.49 2,820.36 2223A4 5.2A2 9,17 272 2,110 449 205 112,601 C(ts E•& TakpP 01 145.39 1241 187.28 7S3.8B 318.74 1.S07.78 Water 82.42 4.963.21 587 51 B2A2 325.31 162.02 2.1eo.tKs 41.00 4,839A2 MRknten8n( CostolSeryk85 Uwry•p ofChur¢hy•rthJ 2,898.74 101.18 3,fX)B.14 277.07 18,034.82 1.127.79 a.s75.00 110.CQ 1.648. 1,115 F$Ren0 CoBtB 198A2 138.40 303.67 914 rch MBnB mini&lralK)n 358.78 157.78 47.(X) 479.OD Pym•nts IP&y7Mnt• 0r tsi 4.97&01 oso
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Notes to the 2021 Accounts Salisbury Plain Benefice PCC l. The Benefice of Salisbury Plain was legally constituted at the end of 2013. 2. The accounts have been prepared on a Receipts & Payments method. 3. The Statement of Account lists separately the accounts for each of the four former parlshes. for Maddington Church Rooms, and a general account, which are then consolidated. 4. The Statement of Assets shows all cash holdings and other investment funds held. 5. The investment funds are at market value as at 31st Dember 2021. These funds are Invested in the CBF Investment Fund by CCLA on behalf of the Parish. 6. Empire Bungalow Plot, Tllshead is at valuation prepared by Woolley & Wallls dated 20th September 2017. 7. Shrewton Land in Nett Road. Shrevrton was sold on 27th May 2021 for £132.IJXI. The 2017 valuation was £81,000. The net proceeds of sale, £116,155.09 has been invested In the Church of England Investment Fund. 8. The Shrewton allotment land continues to be Included at a nomlnal value of El,000, 9. The Maddington Church Rooms In Shrewton continue to be Included at a nominal value of £1,000. 10. Out5tandlng Glft Aid is the sum due to be reclalmed from quallfying donatlons in 2021. 11. Liabilities are those known fees owed to Salisbury Diocesan Board of Flnance for fees incurred in the fourth quarter of 2021 but due for payment in January 2022. 12. Shrewton Church has only paid 50% of 2021 Share and so owe the Salisbury Diocesan Board of Finan £14,899.20. The PCC is investigating options to repay this amount.