Tn. Annual Re)rt for the twiod l January 2021 to 31 December 2021 Name Frien(Ls of St Michael's Barn Church Number 1176438 Principal address Rose Cottage, HurtwId Farley Grea4 Albury, Guildford GU5 9JP Names ofcharity trustees who m17nage ihe charity, Elizabeth Cooper Secr¢tary Susan DarliRg Chair Sally Godfrey Sheena Pearson Trustees Tnte¢S Trustees Nomin by Albury Parochial Church Council. Other tntee$for the charity N/a Advisors Nla Slru¢¢ure governance and ManageDnI Type ofgoverning document Constitution, adopted 21 December 2017 How constiluled Charitsble Incorporated Organisation Tn¢ selection methods Up to 8 appointed by truSts. up to 2 nominated by Albury Pa[hla1 Church Council. Additional governance issues (optional) The organisation is rl by a board of 3 first apInted trustees and l trustee nominated by the Albury Parochial Church Council. Trustees hold forn)al meetings as needed and also consult and tske decisions ¢lectronically. This year, due to Covid, 6 live and 3 ZDomed medings were held. pl electronic exchanges and infonnal consultations. Trust¢¢s liaise closely with the Albury Parochial Church Council. who are reswnsible for St Michael's church building. Trustees are familiar with Charity Commission guidance on their roles and obligations. Trustees act voluntarily and receive no Temuneration, expenses or other benefits. They are required to declare any conflict of interest at each meeting. Summary ofobjects To advance the Christian religion througb the nIntenanCe. repair and improvement of St Michael's Barn Church for the public benefit. to promote educational and community activities. .gummary ofactivitie,sfor the public benefit Nornially, 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 again curlailed because of Covid restriction4 but we continued to caTry Out impmvements to the fabric of the building and to its amenities. Our work continued to have regard to the Clwity Commission's guidance on public befiL Repair and maintenance activities included: arranging and makinE payments tow a Mallent water supply to the kitcbw involving Thames Water and local contractors
work on drainage and guttering to avoid damp in the building pursuing quotations for re-tiling the roof. new heaters and &ssociated work contacts and application processes for external funding, particularly for roof wo visits to St Michael's as allow&1 witbin Covid r¢stiicti0Tr8, to check on the fabric of the building and n)aintsin the garden Other activities A numb¢r of communitylfimd raising events were planned. which could not tske place because of Covid restrictions. The Autumn get.together (Pimms on th¢ Green) w&8 able to go ahead in Septemb¢r in accordance with current Covid regulations CklllStm&s wreath making WOTkshops were also held in Dec¢mber. Achievements and perfonnanee Due to Covid, 2021 was a mixed year for social and building activities. Friends sought to maintain the essential fabric of the building while laying the ground for futur¢ funding and work to maintain and improve the building and its amenities. Continuing connections between the community and the Barn chh were fostered by regular contributions to the parish magazine. The Bam Church Facebook page w&s updated and an Instagram account established. Two successful Community events were run. The need for a sense of community was again well demonstraled during 2021. when social contact remained more than usually important. The Autumn event was widely welcomed as a first chance for many in the community to meet in person after Covid-related social isolation. Finan¢iAI review Reserves. Friends continue to nAntsiti L*tw¢en £2500 - £30M in reserve4 against unforeseen circumstances. Deficit. The year ended with a currenl account deficit of £838. This unusual deficit was due lo our inability to raise fidS in the nomial way plus a Substanti payment to Thames Water for a pernianent water connection. However, £7022 (including £IOOO restricted funds) w&8 carried forward to 2022. Further financial details Wc do not make grants. Our funds come from doDatioLs, including donatiODS &ssociated with events, and from l(Kal grani-makin8 or8anisations who support our objectives. During the year we received a grant of £IO(M) towards roof work from the Albury TnLs¢ and Albury Parish Council agreed to fimd part of the heating work. The bulk of our funds are applied to ongoing n]ntenanCe. improvements to the fabric of the building and improved amenities. Other optional infonnation None
FRIENDS OF ST. MIcLs BARN CHIIRCH- tsandPa ents Account for the ear ended 3 1st December 2021 2021 No.1176438 2020 Eiiyrs Restricted . Church Art in Barn Event Bubbles/Piinms in the Barn Community Ev¢nt Wreath Making Clw (CommuDity Event) Donations M.Wilkie- beq$t CNC Propety Fund Thames Water REFUND f Fund £i.000 100 221 1564 320 470 500 500 240 Tolal Rece £1224 £1691 PAYMEN Art in Barn Artist Reimbursement Bubbles in the Barn Expenses Wreath Workshop MalaIS Garden Plants Thames Water Installation plus pipework & Labour Postsge Groundwork behind Church 28 97 253 3787 75 Tolal Pa Trts Excess of Receipts over Payments Fund8 brougbt forward ilt January 2021 Funds Carried forwanl at 31 D¢¢¢mber 2021 4838) £7860 £1491 £6369 STATEMENT OF A&SETS AND LIABIL AT 31 DECEMBER 2021 Bank At 31rt Deeember 2021. one or two Tru8teeJ on bebalf of the Tru8tee8 I.&D.knfi-W. . Dat¢ ofApproval .Dfj... i 0 .21. E:A: (Oo.f.¢L.... Date of 25 20 12 Approval