Trustees’ Annual Report for the period 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2020 [Text version for tranfer on to the template at
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Name Friends of St Michael’s Barn Church Number 1176438 Principal address Rose Cottage, Hurtwood Lane, Farley Green, Albury, Guildford GU5 9JP
Names of charity trustees who manage the charity ; Elizabeth Cooper Secretary Trustees Susan Darling Chair Trustees See below Sally Godfrey Treasurer Trustees Sheena Pearson Nominated by Albury Parochial Church Council.
Other trustees for the charity N/a
Advisors N/a
Structure, governance and management Type of governing document Constitution, adopted 21 December 2017 How constituted Charitable Incorporated Organisation Trustee selection methods Up to 8 appointed by trustees; up to 2 nominated by Albury Parochial Church Council.
Additional governance issues (optional)
The organisation is run by a board of 3 first appointed trustees and 1 trustee nominated by the Albury Parochial Church Council. Susan Darling acted as an appointed Trustee for this period but due to an oversight she was not re-appointed until November 2020.
Trustees hold formal meetings as needed and also consult and take decisions electronically. About 6 meetings are normally held a year; this year only 2 in person meetings were possible plus electronic exchanges and informal consultations.
Trustees liaise closely with the Albury Parochial Church Council, who are responsible for St Michael’s church building.
Trustees are familiar with Charity Commission guidance on their roles and obligations. Trustees act voluntarily and receive no remuneration, expenses or other benefits. They are required to declare any conflict of interest at each meeting.
Summary of objects
To advance the Christian religion through the maintenance, repair and improvement of St Michael’s Barn Church for the public benefit; to promote educational and community activities.
Summary of activities for the public benefit
Normally, Friends’ main activities are repairing and improving the structure and amenities of St Michael’s, raising funds for this purpose and arranging or promoting community events. This year, activities and fund raising were severely curtailed because of Covid restrictions. Our work continued to have regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.
Repair and maintenance activities included:
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visits to St Michael’s as allowed within Covid restrictions, to check on the fabric of the building and maintain the garden
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work on drainage issues to avoid damp in the building
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getting quotations for necessary work to the roof, new heaters and a permanent water supply
Other activities
‘Bubbles in the Barn’ - a community get-together and fund-raising event - was held in January; c 60 people attended.
A number of community/fund raising events were planned, which couldn’t take place because of Covid restrictions.
The autumn community get-together on Farley Green had to be cancelled at the last moment due to new Covid regulations.
Achievements and performance
Due to Covid, 2020 was largely a holding operation. Over the year Friends raised £1691 and tried to maintain the essential fabric of the building while laying the ground for future work to maintain and improve the building and its amenities.
Friends secured a separate section in the parish website to publicise future events. Connections between the community and the Barn Church were fostered by contributions to the parish magazine.
The need for and importance of past work to promote a sense of community was well demonstrated during 2020, when knowing one’s neighbour became more than usually important.
Financial review
Reserves
Friends continue to maintain between £2500 - £3000 in reserves, against unforeseen circumstances. Deficit
The year ended with a surplus of income over expenditure of £1491, with £7860 carried forward to 2021. No deficit.
Further financial details
We do not make grants. Our funds come from donations, including donations associated with events, and from local grant-making organisations who support our objectives.
The bulk of our funds are applied to ongoing maintenance, improvements to the fabric of the building and improved amenities.
Other optional information None
| FRIENDS OFST.MICHAEL'SBARN CHURCH-ResisteredCharitvNo.l176438 | FRIENDS OFST.MICHAEL'SBARN CHURCH-ResisteredCharitvNo.l176438 | FRIENDS OFST.MICHAEL'SBARN CHURCH-ResisteredCharitvNo.l176438 |
|---|---|---|
| ReceiptsandPaymenlsAqcount forthe yearended31't December 2020 | ||
| UNRESTRICTEI) | 2019 | |
| RECEIPTS | f. | t |
| ArtinBarn Event | 1278 | |
| BubblesintheBam Community Event | 221 | 27t |
| WreathMakingClass | 1787 | |
| Donations | 470 | r270 |
| M.Wilkie-bequest | 500 | |
| CNCProperty Fund | 500 | |
| GardenContributions | t20 | |
| SundrySales | 74 | |
| Total Receiots | t1691 | 94800 |
| PAYMENTS | f | f, |
| Anin BamArtistReimbursement | 28 | 961 |
| Bubblesinthe BarnExpenses | 97 | tt9 |
| WreathWorkshop Materials | 322 | |
| Church StructuralRe-cladding | 1090 | |
| GardenLandscapingandplanting | 627 | |
| Woodwormffeatnent&window painting | 921 | |
| Postage | 7 | |
| GroundworkbehindChurch | 75 | |
| Total Pavments | f(200) | f(4047) |
| Excessof Receipts over Payments | ft49t | 9753 |
| Fundstr ansferredfromLloydsBankAccount | 0 | f.420 |
| FundsbroughtforwardlstJanuary2020 | f6369 | 95r86 |
| Fundscarriedforrardat 31s December2020 | f7860_ | f6369 |