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2022-12-31-accounts

ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] DECEMBER 2022

The Mission Area is situated in: Offa Mission Area within the Diocese of: St Asaph The correspondence address is: 8 White Oaks, Bwlchgwyn, Wrexham

The Churches which make up the Mission Area are: All Saints Penylan, St John’s Rhosymedre, St Mary’s

Ruabon, St.Thomas Penycae, St Mary’s Johnstown, St David’s Froncysyllte. St Mary’s Chirk. -----------------------------------------------

THE MISSION AREA CONFERENCE (MAC)

The members who served from 1 January 2022 until the date this report was approved were:

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Name If appointed or Office held
resigned in
period
Date Date
appoint resigne
ed d
Clergy Pam Powell
Matthew Wilkinson
Phil Bettinson
Trish Owens
Yvonne Pryce
Heather Shotton
MA Warden appointed by incumbent
Des Roberts
John Philips
MA Warden elected
Dawn Jones
Janet Oakell
Trevor Jones
Hilary Prescott
Lesley Brown
Lettia Pickles
Shirley O’Neil
Mark Pryce Treasurer
Co-opted members
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STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

The Church in Wales is governed by its Constitution, set up under section 13(1) of the Welsh Church Acts 1914, as amended from time to time by its Governing Body. The MAC is not a body corporate. Its composition, procedures and powers are regulated by the Constitution, which provides that before assuming office, every member must sign a declaration that he or she will be bound by the Constitution.

The Constitution provides that the members of the MAC shall be: The Incumbent, Vicars and Assistant Curates; two Church Wardens, one appointed by the Incumbent and one elected at the Annual Vestry Meeting (AVM); two Sub-warden for each Church where there is more than one Church in the Mission Area, one appointed by the Incumbent and one elected at the AVM; Up to 25 lay members elected at the AVM; co-opted Secretary and Treasurer (if not already ex-officio or elected); and up to 7 further co-opted members. Lay, communicant persons over the age of 16 may be entered on an Electoral Roll (subject to certain conditions) and all such persons, so entered, are entitled to vote and to stand for election.

OBJECTIVES, ACTIVITIES AND PUBLIC BENEFIT

As required by the Charities Act 2011, the MAC has given due regard to guidance published by the Charity Commission in respect of the operation of the public benefit requirement. The activities undertaken to fulfil the MAC's purposes for the public benefit are described and detailed hereunder. The Church in Wales is a Province within the Anglican Communion and seeks to advance the Christian religion through world-wide mission. It is the responsibility of the MAC and the Incumbent to work together and co-operate in all matters of concern and importance to the Mission Area for the promotion of the mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical in the Mission Area. The MAC is responsible, inter-alia, for the Mission Area budget and all expenditure thereunder, the care and maintenance of Church fabric and of the Churchyards, and for any action or other matter referred to it in accordance with the Constitution, and is the normal channel of communication between Mission Areas and the Diocesan Bishop.

The MAC provides a benefit to the public by:

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This Last
MEMBERSHIP AND ATTENDANCE
year year
Members on Mission Area Electoral Roll at 2022 193 175
Easter communicants 194 185
Christmas communicants 197 118
Average weekly attendance (calculated for Church in Wales
149 135
Return)
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ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE 175

A full report of all that has happened in the last year, and details of future plans, are included in the ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE section of this report below.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

The receipts and payments for the year, and the assets and liabilities at the year end are shown in the statements of account which accompany this report. Further detail of the results for the year and the financial position are included in the ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE section of this report below. "Free" unrestricted reserves shown by the Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Cash Funds, plus Other Monetary Assets, plus Investments, less Liabilities) at year end totaled £176,186

RESERVES POLICY

The MAC aims to retain a balance of unrestricted "free" reserves to provide working capital, and to meet any future shortfalls in receipts or unexpected payments, at least equal to three months payments. The unrestricted reserves amount detailed above is in line with this policy.

The Policy is to maintain 3 months running costs to cover unforeseen emergencies. Each church within the MA maintains access to reserves that they have historically held to meet repair costs to church buildings/halls within the Offa MA.

APPROVED by the Mission Area Conference on 24[th] May 2022

and signed on its behalf by :


Pam Powell

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OFFA MISSION AREA CONFERENCE

I report on the accounts for the year ended 31st December 2022

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The Mission Area Conference (MAC) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts.

The MAC considers 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:

Basis of independent examiner's report

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 you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

(Name) Kevin Ogilvie--------------------------- (Date) 15[th] May 2023--

Charity Bookkeeping & Examination Services (Address) 13 Evelyns Close----------------------- Uxbridge UB8 3LR--------------------

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Statement of Financial Activities

UnrestrictedDesignatedRestrictedEndowment
TotalPrior year
funds
funds
funds
funds
fundstotal funds
UnrestrictedDesignatedRestrictedEndowment
TotalPrior year
funds
funds
funds
funds
fundstotal funds
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies 113,095
641
12,880

126,616
148,476
Income from charitable activities 14,098
1,633
4,946

20,677
25,792
Other trading activities 25,879
1,470
410

27,759
17,867
Investments 3,763
0
375

4,139
11,814
Other income

7,233

7,233
12,286
Total income 156,835
3,744
25,845

186,423
216,236
Expenditure on:
Raising funds 1,613



1,613
1,300
Expenditure on charitable activities 189,067
1,633
13,774

204,474
176,572
Other expenditure 8,665



8,665
9,319
Total expenditure 199,346
1,633
13,774

214,753
187,191
Gains / losses on investment assets 9,295
84,790
5,012

99,097
6,301
Net income / (expenditure) resources
before transfer
(33,216)
86,901
17,083

70,768
35,346
Transfers
Gross transfers between funds - in 20,409
947
14,292

35,648
4,500
Gross transfers between funds - out (3,532)
(31,907)
(209)

(35,648)
(4,500)
Other recognised gains / losses
Gains on revaluation, fxed assets,
charity's own use





Net movement in funds (16,339)
55,940
31,166

70,768
35,346
Total funds brought forward 192,525
40,020
76,652

309,196
273,850
Total funds carried forward 176,186
95,960
107,818

379,964
309,196

Balance sheet

Class and code
Description
Thisyear
Lastyear
Fixed assets
6430 (St. Thomas'
Church, Penycae)
RATHBONE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
18,020
19,328
6431 (Ofa MA)
Miss J Sephton bequest
7,593
6431 (St John's
Rhosymedre)
Rathbones Investments
25,914
28,639
6431 (St Mary' Church,
Ruabon)
St Mary's Ruabon COIF 3847
23,148
25,862
6431 (St. Mary's
Church, Johnstown)
Florence M Taylor
14,734
6432 (Ofa MA)
Arthur W. Taylor bequest
84,790
6432 (St Mary' Church,
Ruabon)
St Mary's Ruabon COIF 2170
8,676
9,693
6433 (St Mary' Church,
Ruabon)
St Mary's Ruabon COIF 9004
2,179
2,435
Total Fixed assets 185,054
85,957
Current assets
6501 (St David's
CHURCH AC ST.DAVID'S 8061
2,622
3,447

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Froncysyllte)
6501 (All Saints'
Church Penylan)
Current Account
18,387
8,251
6501 (Ofa MA)
Current Account
6,951
8,657
6501 (St John's
Rhosymedre)
Current Account
12,691
1,870
6501 (St Mary' Church,
Ruabon)
St Mary's Ruabon General Account
16,438
30,452
6501 (St. Mary's
CHIRK)
RBS 3432 ST MARY'S CURRENT
5,326
7,659
6501 (St. Mary's
Church, Johnstown)
Current Account
9,478
10,467
6501 (St. Thomas'
Church, Penycae)
Current Account
2,247
2,333
6502 (St David's
Froncysyllte)
CHURCHYARD ACC ST.DAVID'S 8088
10,827
9,701
6502 (St Mary' Church,
Ruabon)
St Mary's Ruabon Social Account

6502 (St. Mary's
CHIRK)
ST.MARY'S QUOTA ACCOUNT

6502 (St. Mary's
Church, Johnstown)
Building Fund Account

1,758
6502 (St. Thomas'
Church, Penycae)
Church Yard Account
21,401
22,788
6503 (St David's
Froncysyllte)
Bank Account 002C COIF LONDON
11,119
14,991
6503 (St. Mary's
CHIRK)
ST.MARY'S CHURCHYARD ACC
1,019
4,139
6503 (St. Mary's
Church, Johnstown)
Messy Church Account

6504 (St. Mary's
CHIRK)
TODDLERS 3731 Bank Account
2,043
2,200
6504 (St. Mary's
Church, Johnstown)
St. Mary's Church Hall

1,519
6505 (All Saints'
Church Penylan)
Deposit Account
12,076
12,065
6505 (St Mary' Church,
Ruabon)
St Mary's Ruabon Business Account
305
305
6505 (St. Mary's
CHIRK)
3001C Bank Account COIF LONDON
63,596
62,981
6506 (St. Mary's
Church, Johnstown)
St. Mary's Church Hall - Savings Account

202
CY (St John's
Rhosymedre)
Church yard

10,836
MAI (St John's
Rhosymedre)
Maintenance and repair church

6,102
TIED (St John's
Rhosymedre)
tied church yard

2,211
Total Current assets 196,526
224,932
Liabilities
6602 (St. Mary's
Church, Johnstown)
Other liabilities

6699 (St David's
Froncysyllte)
Agency collections

964
6699 (St. Mary's
CHIRK)
Agency collections
939
51
Z04 (St. Mary's CHIRK)
Accounts Payable
678
678
Total Liabilities 1,617
1,692
Net Asset surplus(defcit) 379,964
309,196
Reserves
(St David's
Froncysyllte)
Excess / (defcit) to date
(2,607)
(1,554)
(All Saints' Church
Penylan)
Excess / (defcit) to date

10,147
3,523
(Ofa MA)
Excess / (defcit) to date
(1,706)
(1,074)

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(St John's
Rhosymedre)
Excess / (defcit) to date
(8,327)
3,265
(St Mary' Church,
Ruabon)
Excess / (defcit) to date
(14,013)
22,685
(St. Mary's CHIRK)
Excess / (defcit) to date
(5,883)
(3,115)
(St. Mary's Church,
Johnstown)
Excess / (defcit) to date
(4,467)
5,138
(St. Thomas' Church,
Penycae)
Excess / (defcit) to date
(1,474)
177
Z01 (St David's
Froncysyllte)
Starting balances
27,175
28,729
Z01 (All Saints' Church
Penylan)
Starting balances
20,316
16,792
Z01 (Ofa MA)
Starting balances
8,657
9,731
Z01 (St John's
Rhosymedre)
Starting balances
49,657
45,291
Z01 (St Mary' Church,
Ruabon)
Starting balances
68,746
42,125
Z01 (St. Mary's CHIRK)
Starting balances
76,250
79,366
Z01 (St. Mary's Church,
Johnstown)
Starting balances
13,945
8,807
Z01 (St. Thomas'
Church, Penycae)
Starting balances
44,449
43,071
Z02 (Ofa MA)
Other gains/(losses)
92,383
Z02 (St John's
Rhosymedre)
Other gains/(losses)
(2,725)
1,102
Z02 (St Mary' Church,
Ruabon)
Other gains/(losses)
(3,987)
3,936
Z02 (St. Mary's CHIRK)
Other gains/(losses)

Z02 (St. Mary's Church,
Johnstown)
Other gains/(losses)
14,734
Z02 (St. Thomas'
Church, Penycae)
Other gains/(losses)
(1,308)
1,201
Total Reserves 379,964
309,196
Represented by funds
Unrestricted 176,186
192,525
Designated 95,960
40,020
Restricted 107,818
76,652
Endowment
Total 379,964
309,196

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Statement of assets and liabilities

Balance Previous Year’s
BalAgency collection : Restricted
Cash at bank and in hand
6501: CHURCH AC ST.DAVID'S 8061 - St David's Froncysyllte 964
6501: RBS 3432 ST MARY'S CURRENT - St. Mary's CHIRK (1,035) (1,923)
6502: ST.MARY'S QUOTA ACCOUNT - St. Mary's CHIRK 1,974 1,974
939 1,015
Agency accounts
6699: Agency collections - St David's Froncysyllte 964
6699: Agency collections - St. Mary's CHIRK 939 51
939 1,015
Total for Agency collection : Restricted
Arthur W Taylor : Designated
Investments
6432: Arthur W. Taylor bequest - Ofa MA 84,790
84,790
Total for Arthur W Taylor : Designated 84,790
Bell Ringers : Restricted
Cash at bank and in hand
6501: RBS 3432 ST MARY'S CURRENT - St. Mary's CHIRK 839 530
839 530
Total for Bell Ringers : Restricted 839 530
Chancel repair fund : Restricted
Investments
6433: St Mary's Ruabon COIF 9004 - St Mary' Church, Ruabon 2,179 2,435
2,179 2,435
Total for Chancel repair fund : Restricted 2,179 2,435
Church Maintenance : Restricted
Cash at bank and in hand
6501: Current Account - All Saints' Church Penylan 12,000
12,000

Total for Church Maintenance : Restricted 12,000

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Church Yard Fund : Restricted

Church Yard Fund : Restricted
Investments
6430: RATHBONE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT - St. Thomas' Church, 18,020 19,328
Penycae
18,020 19,328
Cash at bank and in hand
6502: Church Yard Account - St. Thomas' Church, Penycae 21,401 22,788
21,401 22,788
Total for Church Yard Fund : Restricted 39,421 42,116
Church yard : Designated
Cash at bank and in hand
CY: Church yard - St John's Rhosymedre 10,935
10,935
Total for Church yard : Designated 10,935
Church yard : Restricted
Cash at bank and in hand
6501: Current Account - St John's Rhosymedre 11,970
11,970
Total for Church yard : Restricted 11,970
Church yard tied : Restricted
Cash at bank and in hand
6501: Current Account - St John's Rhosymedre 2,211
TIED: tied church yard - St John's Rhosymedre 2,220
2,211 2,220
Total for Church yard tied : Restricted 2,211 2,220
Dance group grant : Restricted
Cash at bank and in hand
6501: Current Account - St John's Rhosymedre 210
210
Total for Dance group grant : Restricted 210
Edna Copper Vases : Restricted
Cash at bank and in hand
6501: Current Account - All Saints' Church Penylan 250 250
250 250
Total for Edna Copper Vases : Restricted 250 250
Fabric Fund : Restricted
Cash at bank and in hand
6501: Current Account - St. Mary's Church, Johnstown 4,356 2,500
6502: Building Fund Account - St. Mary's Church, Johnstown (742)
4,356 1,758
Total for Fabric Fund : Restricted 4,356 1,758

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Fabric fund : Restricted

Investments

Fabric fund : Restricted
Investments
6432: St Mary's Ruabon COIF 2170 - St Mary' Church, Ruabon 8,676 9,693
8,676 9,693
Cash at bank and in hand
6505: St Mary's Ruabon Business Account - St Mary' Church, Ruabon 15,767 15,767
15,767 15,767
Total for Fabric fund : Restricted 24,442 25,460
General fund : Unrestricted
Investments
6431: Rathbones Investments - St John's Rhosymedre 25,914 28,639
6431: St Mary's Ruabon COIF 3847 - St Mary' Church, Ruabon 23,148 25,862
6431: Florence M Taylor - St. Mary's Church, Johnstown 14,734
63,796 54,501
Cash at bank and in hand
6501: CHURCH AC ST.DAVID'S 8061 - St David's Froncysyllte 2,622 2,483
6501: Current Account - All Saints' Church Penylan 5,996 8,001
6501: Current Account - Ofa MA 4,416 6,443
6501: Current Account - St John's Rhosymedre (7,802) (17,090)
6501: St Mary's Ruabon General Account - St Mary' Church, Ruabon 16,438 30,452
6501: RBS 3432 ST MARY'S CURRENT - St. Mary's CHIRK 5,521 9,052
6501: Current Account - St. Mary's Church, Johnstown 2,131 7,847
6501: Current Account - St. Thomas' Church, Penycae 501 1,142
6502: CHURCHYARD ACC ST.DAVID'S 8088 - St David's Froncysyllte 10,827 9,701
6502: ST.MARY'S QUOTA ACCOUNT - St. Mary's CHIRK (1,974) (1,974)
6502: Building Fund Account - St. Mary's Church, Johnstown 2,500
6503: Bank Account 002C COIF LONDON - St David's Froncysyllte 11,119 14,991
6503: ST.MARY'S CHURCHYARD ACC - St. Mary's CHIRK 1,019 4,139
6504: TODDLERS 3731 Bank Account - St. Mary's CHIRK 2,043 2,200
6504: St. Mary's Church Hall - St. Mary's Church, Johnstown 480
6505: Deposit Account - All Saints' Church Penylan 12,076 12,065
6505: St Mary's Ruabon Business Account - St Mary' Church, Ruabon (15,461) (15,462)
6505: 3001C Bank Account COIF LONDON - St. Mary's CHIRK 63,596 62,981
CY: Church yard - St John's Rhosymedre (99)
MAI: Maintenance and repair church - St John's Rhosymedre (1,141)
TIED: tied church yard - St John's Rhosymedre (9)
113,068 138,701
Creditors: Amounts falling due in one year
Z04: Accounts Payable - St. Mary's CHIRK 678 678
678 678
Total for General fund : Unrestricted 176,186 192,525
Holiday Hunger : Restricted
Cash at bank and in hand
6501: Current Account - Ofa MA 1,808 1,808
1,808 1,808
Total for Holiday Hunger : Restricted 1,808 1,808
In Memory Donations : Designated
Cash at bank and in hand
6501: Current Account - St. Thomas' Church, Penycae 1,428 918
1,428 918
Total for In Memory Donations : Designated 1,428 918

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J Sephton bequest St Johns Rhos : Restricted

J Sephton bequest St Johns Rhos : Restricted
Investments
6431: Miss J Sephton bequest - Ofa MA 7,593
7,593
Cash at bank and in hand
6501: Current Account - Ofa MA 398 76
398 76
Total for J Sephton bequest St Johns Rhos : Restricted 7,991 76
Messy Church : Designated
Cash at bank and in hand
6501: Current Account - St. Thomas' Church, Penycae 319 273
319 273
Total for Messy Church : Designated 319 273
Night Shelter : Designated
Cash at bank and in hand
6501: Current Account - Ofa MA 330 330
330 330
Total for Night Shelter : Designated 330 330
Show : Restricted
Cash at bank and in hand
6501: Current Account - All Saints' Church Penylan 141
141
Total for Show : Restricted 141
St. Mary's Church Hall : Designated
Cash at bank and in hand
6501: Current Account - St. Mary's Church, Johnstown 2,649 120
6504: St. Mary's Church Hall - St. Mary's Church, Johnstown 1,039
2,649 1,159
Total for St. Mary's Church Hall : Designated 2,649 1,159
St. Mary's Church Hall Savings : Designated
Cash at bank and in hand
6501: Current Account - St. Mary's Church, Johnstown 342
6506: St. Mary's Church Hall - Savings Account - St. Mary's Church, Johnstown 202
342 202
Total for St. Mary's Church Hall Savings : Designated 342 202
maintenance : Designated
Cash at bank and in hand
6501: Current Account - St John's Rhosymedre 6,102 18,960
MAI: Maintenance and repair church - St John's Rhosymedre 7,243
6,102 26,203
Total for maintenance : Designated 6,102 26,203
Grand Total 379,964 309,196

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Fund movement by type

OpeningIncomingOutgoingTransfersGains/losses Journals

OpeningIncomingOutgoingTransfersGains/losses
Journals
C losing
BR - Bell Ringers
Restricted 530
225

85


839
Sub-total for BR 530
225

85


839
CY - Church yard
Designated 10,935
1,698
827
(11,806)


Restricted
280
17
11,707


11,970
Sub-total for CY 10,935
1,978
844
(99)


11,970
CYF - Church Yard Fund
Restricted 42,116
12,279
13,667

(1,308)

39,421
Sub-total for CYF 42,116
12,279
13,667

(1,308)

39,421
Chancel - Chancel repair fund
Restricted 2,435



(256)

2,179
Sub-total for Chancel 2,435



(256)

2,179
Dance - Dance group grant
Restricted
500
90
(200)


210
Sub-total for Dance
500
90
(200)


210
Edna - Edna Copper Vases
Restricted 250





250
Sub-total for Edna 250





250
Fabric - Fabric fund
Restricted 25,460



(1,017)

24,442
Sub-total for Fabric 25,460



(1,017)

24,442
General - General fund
Unrestricted 192,525
156,835
199,346
16,877
(5,439)
14,734
176,186
Sub-total for General 192,525
156,835
199,346
16,877
(5,439)
14,734
176,186
HH - Holiday Hunger
Restricted 1,808





1,808
Sub-total for HH 1,808





1,808
IMD - In Memory Donations
Designated 918
510




1,428
Sub-total for IMD 918
510




1,428
MCF - Messy Church
Designated 273
66
20



319
Sub-total for MCF 273
66
20



319
MCHS - St. Mary's Church Ha
Designated 202
140




342
Sub-total for MCHS 202
140




342
Maint - Church Maintenance
Restricted
12,000




12,000
Sub-total for Maint
12,000




12,000
Night - Night Shelter
Designated 330





330
Sub-total for Night 330





330
SMCH - St. Mary's Church Ha
Designated 1,159
1,330
786
947


2,649
Sub-total for SMCH 1,159
1,330
786
947


2,649
SMFF - Fabric Fund
Restricted 1,758
98

2,500


4,356
Sub-total for SMFF 1,758
98

2,500


4,356
Sephton - J Sephton bequest St
Restricted 76
322



7,593
7,991
Sub-total for Sephton 76
322



7,593
7,991
Show - Show
Restricted
141




141

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Sub-total for Show
141




141
Taylor - Arthur W Taylor
Designated




84,790
84,790
Sub-total for Taylor




84,790
84,790
cytied - Church yard tied
Restricted 2,220
0

(9)


2,211
Sub-total for cytied 2,220
0

(9)


2,211
repair - maintenance
Designated 26,203
0

(20,101)


6,102
Sub-total for repair 26,203
0

(20,101)


6,102
Grand total 309,196
186,423
214,753

(8,020)
107,117
379,964

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