Christ Church
loving life I loving Luton
Annual Report
for the year ended 31 December 2020
Registered charity no. 1179859
Christ Church
Luton Road, Chatham, Kent ME4 5BT

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of
Christ Church Luton, Chatham
Annual Report January to December 2020
Reference and administrative information
Background
Christ Church Luton Parochial Church Council (PCC) has the responsibility of cooperating
with the incumbent in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church,
pastoral. evangelistic. social and ecumenical. The PCC is also specifically responsible for the
maintenance of the Church Centre complex of Christ Church. Luton Road, Chatham.
Membership
Members of the PCC are either ex-officio or elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting
(APCM) in accordance with the Church Representstion Rules. During the year, the following
people served as members of the PCC:
Ex Officio memb
Priest-in-charge..
The Reverend Andrea Leonard
Church Warden:
Mr Trevor Wilson
Assistant Church Wardens Joan Coventry and Dawn Marie Goldie
Deanery Synod
representative".
Mr Uwe (Ben) Krnkowczyk
Treasurer
Secretary
Mr Jeff Fray
Sian Thomas {Co-opted member)
Elected members:
Mrs Joan Coventry
Mrsjackie O'Nyon
Mr Ben Krakowczyk
Mrjeff Frny
Contact details
Correspondence may be addressed to the PCC Secretary. Christ Church. Luton Road.
Chatham, Kent ME4 5BT.
Banks:
Lloyd5 Banl Blackheath. London BX I I LT
Santander. 227-229 High StreeL Chatham. KenL ME4 4YJ
Independent
examiner:
Mr Rob Trice MAAT. 210 King George Road. Chatham. Kent ME5 OPH

Structureg governance and management
Structure
The PCC 15 a corporate body estsblished by the Church of England. The PCC operates under
the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure. The PCC was registered as a Charity in England
with the Charity Commi55ion on l O September 2018 under registered charity number 1179859.
The appointment of PCC members is governed by and set out in the Church RepresentaLion Rules
(2020. London= Church House Publishing).
Committees
The PCC met 8 times in 2020, which were sometimes held via zoom depending on lockdown
restrictions at the time. and members shielding. An extraordinary meeting took place on the 28
July at which the PCC made the decision to close Noah's Ark Preschool.
The Reverend Andrea Leonard and Trevor Wilson, Church Warden, conducted the meetings
with Noah's Ark Staff to manage the closure.
No other sub committees or management meetings took place during 2020.
Safeguarding
The PCC has complied with the duty under section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline
Measure 2016 (duty to have regard to House of Bishops guidance on safeguarding children and
vulnerable adults). The PCC follows the Diocese of Rochester's safeguarding procedures and
policies, and has been worknng to ensure that these are embedded in the lrfe of the church,
including Noah's Ark pre-school. In August 2020 Angel O'Nyon took over from Esther Cook as
the Safeguarding Officer for Christ Church.
Objectives and activities
Aims and objectives
The primary object ofthe PCC is the promotion of the Gospel ofour Lordjesus Christaccording
to the doctrines and practices of the Church of England. The PCC is to co-operate with the
minister in promoung to the parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, eyangelistic, social
and ecumenical.
Church life
This past year has been extrnordinary. Because of the various lockdowns starting on the 23 of
March. the church has only been open for 9.IX) services of holy communion on limited occasions
when there was no lockdowns 2nd the local situation allowed.
The l 0.30 service of worship has been livestreamed via Facebook each weel as the service of
communion was also when there vras full lockdown The church receiyed dispensations from the
Bishop of Rochester to suspend services when necessary.
l other church life and outreach has not been possibl& except for Andrea speaking at the
Luton's School Harvest Service via a recorded message.
Oasis and Pop Up café have also been suspended from March.
At an extraordinary PCC meeting in July, it VAS decided to close down Noah's Ark Preschool.
Trevor continues to help at the Salvation Army in Chatham supporting the homeless, and with
One Big Family.

We used the money we were given by Rochester Diocese for Make Lunch to purchase 'bags of
Hope,, emergency supplies for needy families in the parish in times of crisis. Often the requests
would come via Luton School a5 Andrea has good contscts there.
Achievements and performance
As a community we have survived. supported one another in the best ways possible. but look
forward to being able to meer again in the near future for fellowship and worship. Sung worship
has especially been missed. We are very blessed to not have lost any members to coyid.
Gemma Evans (New Wine Intern) had to return to live in her family home just before the start
of lockdown in March.
Church Attendance
There are currently 29 people on the electoral roll. Church attendance was drastically reduced
due to Covid.
Occasional offices
In 2020. Christ Church conducted 3 (4.) baptisms. one child and two adults. During the course
of the year, we took 4 (6) funerals in the church building. Andrea conducted 14 funerals in total
for people in the parish.
F bric e
ui
minist
and other ex
These will be found in the Financial Re
men
enditure r
to follow.
Public Benefit
In this repor[ the PCC has profiled aspecrs of church life that would normally take place,
meetings and services of wider public benefit. and occasional offices. In so doing the PCC sees
itself as meeting the criteria of 'Public Benefit" for registered charities through the activities
listed.
Financial Review
Our financial position at the end of 2020 vlas very vulnerable. Due to there be no open plate
offerings for m05t of the year. and no hall bookings. the reserves are much reduced.
Diocesan Parish Share remains the same in 2020 as in 2019- £11.594 plus £1.816 diocese share
of fees.
Noah's Ark Redundancy costs depleted all the available cash assets of the Pre-school and church
funds had to cover the shortfall as can be seen on the church accounts.
Reserves Policy
The PCC continued its policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in
tangible fixed assers {"the free reserves") held by them aims to be between one and two month5
of the resources expended.
The reserves are regul2r4y reviewed by the treasurer and discussed 2t the PCC from time to
time. In the event of a significant drop in funding. the PCC would consider how the funding can
be replaced or activities changed, and may arrange for an appeal to be made to the congregation.

At the end of December 2020, the unrestricted free reserves amounted to £19.884. (2019:
£27,174).
Approved by the PCC on 14th June 2021 and signed on their behalf by
Reverend Andrea Leonard, Priest In Charge.

PCC ACCOUNTS
Christ Church Parish, Luton, Chatham
Receipts and Payments for the year
ended 31st December 2020
Registered Charity Number 1179859
Regtstered Ad¢Jress.
Christ Church
Luton Road
Chatham
Kent
ME45&J
Independent Examiner
Rob Trice MAAT
210 King Gwrge Road
Chatham
Kent
MESOPH

CHRIST CHURCH PARISH, LUTON. CHATHAM
RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2tr20
TOTAL
FUNDS
2020
TOTAL
FUNDS
2019
Unrestrthd DesigrAted Resthcted
Fund5
Funds
Funds
Notes
Recelpts
Voluntary income
Actsvkfes for genernttsig funds
Investment income
22,214
100
22,314
31,403
521
22
2b
18
29
Church acINit￿$
2d
11,C(J5
3.662
103,963
114,968
3,662
140,973
165,113
5.144
other inGoming resources
2e
36,899
104.063
202,203
Payments
Costs of generEtffng voluntdry ffncoffle
Funcl-raising traclmg costs
Church acfvtiies
33
3b
59
43.995
59
1,649
196,626
131.263
175.258
Other expenditure
Total resources expended
44,054
131,263
175.317
198,308
Excess of Recelpts over Payments
Tian5fe15 LEiween furKls- tran5fe15 inllout)
17,155)
12.OW)
{27,2001 134,3441
3,895
2.0
19,155)
2,011
127,2001 134,3441
3,895
Bank current and desJ)srts accounts 1 January
24,414
2,614
30,656
57,684
53,789
Bank current and deposlt ￿COUnts at 31 December
15.259
4.625
3.456
23,340
57 684

CHRIST CHURCH PAR18H, LUTON, CHATHAM
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
G￿er81 Designated
Fund
Fund
Restricted
Fundts
2020
Total
s￿er81 Designated
Fund
Fund
Reslrided
Funds
2019
Total
Nolets
Cash and bank de
osits
Cash and Current artounl
Deposit ac¢ounl
Property Fund
ChU￿h repair fund
Tollet Twlnnino Fund
15.259
15,259
3.314
24.414
22,542
7.988
48,9
7,908
3,314
4,625
4,625
142
2.614
2,814
146
142
146
Tax claim for 2020
1.855
1,855
533
533
533
533
Inv
32 CBF Income Shares 1131m1214SI
854
613
813
854
654
613
813
Th• PCC ha6 Snl•r•st In a pSec• of land.. th• Gmv•yard at Luton. Is v•sted In the DSoc•6an Board ol Flnanc• and Ihw•lor• ha6 no
value to th• PCC.
Approved by the ParoBhial Church Councl on
14th June 21 and signed on it5 bthalf
Natne of thaiman
Chairrnan
The accornpan>ing notes farm a part of these financi7J slalemenls.

CHRIST CHURCH PARISH. LUTON. CHATHA
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
1 A¢countlng Poll¢les
The financial statements have teen preFored in accordance the Church Accounting
Regulations 2D06 using the Receipts & Payments basis. Re￿Irts and Foyments includè income
as received and èSFenditure %th&n irrevocatrAy paid.
The accounts include monetary tranSact￿nS. assets and IiatJ"If(￿S for Vth￿h the PCC Is
responsib￿ in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups which owe their main
affiliation to another bcKly, nor those that are infomial gatheiing5 of church members.
Funds
Unrestricted funds are general funds can t* used for P(L ordinary purtM)ses. These
include designated funds which can be re(*signated
Restricted funds represent {a) donatrons or grants receNed for a specrfic 0￿"eCt or invited by the
PCC for a S￿cIf￿ objert and Ibl Income from trusts and endcAvments ththich may ex￿nded
onty on those restncted objects pyowded in the terms of the trust of bequest. The funds may only
LE expEnded on the specific ovject ofr which they gven. Any balance remaining unsent tal
the end of the year must LE carned forsyard as a balance on that fund.
Endowment funds a￿ fvnds, the caiytsl of which must ￿ maintained". only inocme arsing from
investment of the endowment may t* used erther as restrricted or unrestricted funds depending
upon the wrKX)se for wh￿h the enth)wnent eststAished.
The following assets are recognsed but not necessanly valued in the Statement Df Assets and
Liabilities. Mowdble church fumshings held by the Churchwprdens on 5￿cial trust for the PCC
and ththich require a facuty for dIS￿saI.. Land and buikling5 held on trEhalf Df the PCC.
The follo￿Ang assets are recognsed and a monetary WdluÈ gwen as rArt of the descii*ion in thè
Statemènt of Assèts and Llabilrt￿s.' Bank and dÈw)sf( accounts.. Amounts owng from HMRC
whèrè a formal claim has ￿en madè.. Investsnent a￿15.
Liabilrties a￿ recogn6ed and a monetary value given in the Ststement of Assets and Liabilities
there the supply had ￿en reCe￿d by 31 December.

CHRIST CHURCH PARISH, LUTOM, CHATHAAI
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
2 Receipts
TOTAL
FUNDS Unrestrided D￿￿ated Restrio*ed
2020
Funds
Funds
Funds
TOTAL
FUNDS
2019
Unrestrided ￿￿ated Reslrided
Funds
Funds
Funds
Volurtary
PlaTTned giwng- stanLlng orders
Planned giwng- GA envdopes
Income lax recoverable on planned gmng
other planned giMn9
Plate collections
Gnl days
DD￿at1￿5 and appEals
Grants
Legacy
14,547
14,547
2.113
1113
4.596
4,596
1.962
7.017
7,017
979
Ic
1.079
1.255
243
243
5,CN)O
s.wo
22.214
314
26,403
5.000
31,403
b Aclivrt*s forweraling fuMIs
G￿traI fundraising
Social Event Income
146
375
375
521
521
th￿1￿eTh￿S and interest
18
18
16
16
22
22
Hall ￿tkn￿gs
PrtrS¢hool
Fees weddings.funerals, etc.
Holiday Club
Coffee rnoynngs
Aftemoon dub
Tai Chi
Una¢¢ounled for (88h
other
5.510
1.357
25,841
25,841
137,338
1,gJ5
lo3.￿3 105.>2D
1034
137.338
1.9D5
1.020
11.(RXS
1,020
103.933
27,T75
137.338
165,113
OlherincomiTrJ resourcas
Insurance daims
Loan repayments
1662
4.784
360
5.144
4,784
360
5,144
3.662
1662
Total rec*pts
36.8
lu4.￿3
140,973
59 859
142.338
202 20
10

CHRIST CHURCH PARISH. LUTON. CHATHAM
MOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
3 Payments
ToT￿L
FUNDS Unrestrided Designated Restricled
2020
Funds
Funds
Funds
TOTAL
FUNDS
2019
Unrestnded ￿￿ated Reslricted
Funds
Funds
Funds
Costsofggngr3l*NJ Yoknrtary
sttrw8rd4)ip ¢ost$
33
33
33
33
Fund-rai*ng ¢OSts
Social evert costs
59
59
1.649
1.649
1.649
1.649
Ch￿￿hAd1¥I￿5
Missionary and charitsble gmng (Hardshpl
Ministry Costs
D￿ceSan parish contribthon
Expertses
Redory C￿1$
Other Ministry coas
Church running expenses
Water
Elednc
1.519
1.519
13.410
117
2.141
249
13.410
117
1141
249
11.594
467
1.148
11.594
467
1.148
1.354
3.309
4.378
1.445
2.499
10.751
524
242
1.354
3.309
4.378
1.445
2.499
10.751
524
242
2.6
2.771
1.446
1777
1.446
1.686
6.533
55
Inwrance
aeanwig
Church m*DI￿anCe
Upkeep of serwces & (￿ganISt
TrdningNis%on
Church Hall running th)sts
Church Hall maintwance
PrtrS¢hool running usts
Children & Ywth
Make Lund) trxpests
Administrati
TelephonelBroadbandMeb%te
Printing
static￿ary
Independent Examin¥
Other expenses
Unaccounted for o$h
6.533
321
3.594
321
147.382
66
1.078
4.951
677
2.386
264
275
16
130.384
131.6B4
143.788
875
875
776
1,576
4,157
1.078
778
1.576
4.1S7
4.951
677
2.366
2S4
275
275
1.796
275
43.9
131.
17&258
51.7
144.866
196.K28
OtherexF￿U
Ikling
Tot￿ p￿entS
44.
.44
144.

CHRIST CHURCH PARISH. LUTON, CHATHAM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
4 Funds
Income
Expenditure Transfers
cff
31.12.2020
01.012020
General Fund
24.414
36,899
(44,0541
(2,0001
15,259
Designated Fund
Church Repair Fund
2.614
2,(K)O
4,625
Rèstrictèd Funds
Noah's A￿ Pre School
Makè Lunch
Toilet ti￿nning
26.S88
3,922
146
103,963
100
1130,38DI
18791
141
171
3.143
142
57.684
140,973
1175,3171
23,340
Income
Expenditure Transfers
ctt
31.12.2019
01.012019
General Fund
19.097
59,859
(53,4421
11,1001
24,414
Designatèd Fund
Church Repair Fund
1,100
2.614
Restricted Funds
Noah's Ark Pre School
Make Lunch
Toilet Twnning
33,038
137338
1143.788)
11.0781
26.588
3,9
146
146
53.789
202 203
198308
57.684
12

Independent Examinerfs Report to the PCC of Christ Church Parish. Luton. Chatham
I report on the accounts of the church forthe year ended 31 DecemLEr 2020, ¥￿ich are set out
on pages 7 to 12.
Respective responsibilities of the PCC and the examinef
As memtprs of the PCC you are reSFY)n$ib￿ for the tYeDyrabon of the accounts". you consider
that the audit Is not required under seC￿n 144{2) of the charib.es Act 2011 (The 2011 Act)
and that an Inde￿ndent examination ts required.
It E my responsibilty to..
- èxamine the accounts (under section 145 of The 2011 Act)..
- to folknwthe Fwcedures laid in the General Direth"ons gwen by the Charty
Gommissioners lunder secton 145151 Ibl of The 2011 Act)". and
- to state whether particular matter5 ha￿ come to my attention.
Basis of this report
My examination was camed out in accordance ￿ the General Direth"ons gwen by the Chatty
Commission under seclK)n 14515llbl of the Act and to LE found in the Chutch guidance, 20(
edrtion, issued by thè Finance Dmsion of the Archtx'shops, Council. That examInat￿n includes
a review of the account'ng record keix by the PCC and a comparison of the accounts thryth
those records. 11 also includes considering any unusual rtems or disclosures in the accounts
and seeking explanations from you as trust￿ concerning any such matters The wocedures
undertaken (k) not womde all the that wuld iE required in an audrt, and
consequendy I do not exprèss an audrt oFIn￿)n on the Mew given by the accounts.
Independent Examinerfs statement- matter of concern identif￿1
I have ¢ompleted my examination. I have Idenbfied a matter of con¢em in my rep)rt as I have
LEen unable to venfy or ￿￿Ti[M the Fk3per5 relabng to the Noah's Ark Pre-school.
Dunng the year the Noah's Ark Pre-SchcK)I was closed and the staff were made redundant
resutting In the ex￿nditure of all the funds in Pr&SchDoI trAnk account and an athrtional
£1,300 prowded by the PCG.
Desprte repeated requests the PCC ha￿ not been ab￿ to prowde or ottsin from the former
stsff of the Pre-schwl any of the ￿e￿[￿S other than a final summary of receipts and payments
of the Pre-school.
The SCOFe of my was therefore limrted and d￿S not extend to the detail of the final
a¢counts relating lo the Noah's Ark Pre-Sch(K)I
I confirm that no further matters have come to my attentK)n".
111 which gwes me reasonatrAe cause to trElieve that in any material respect the requirements
- to keep accounting records in accordance wth section 130 of
the Act", and
- to prepare accounts sthich accord Y￿th the accounts.ng records and comF4y wth
the requirements of the Act and the Regulakn"ons have not been met, or
121 to which. in my opinion. attentk)n should ￿ dra￿ in order to enabk a
understanding of the accounts to LE feachwj.
Mr Rob Trice MAAT
210 King George Road
Chatham. Kent.
ME50PH
13

Noah's Ark Preschool - Statement of Finances **Period 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2020** 

|**Incoming Resources**||**Outg**|
|---|---|---|
|**Fees**|**74159.22**||
|Fees|4080.50||
|Nursery Fundings|70078.72||
|High Needs Funding|0.00||
|**Events**|**119.90**||
|Crackerjack|0.00||
|Photo Commission|0.00||
|Xmas fayre & sweet cones|0.00||
|Christmas Jumper Day|0.00||
|Macmillan Cake Sale|0.00||
|BBC Children in Need|0.00||
|Mother's Day Afternoon Tea|32.50||
|School trip|0.00||
|Cake sale (school trip)|87.40||
|Ice lollies (school trip)|0.00||
|Father's Day lunch|0.00||
|Theatre trip|0.00||
|Reindeer food|0.00||
|Christmas decorations|0.00||
|**Sales**|**881.00**||
|Sale of T shirts/uniforms|0.00||
|Sale of goods|881.00||
|**Misc**|**28936.48**||
|Admin fees (& water bottles)|142.00||
|Milk Refund|84.00||
|Apprentice funding|0.00||
|Transfer from cash/savings account|11195.88||
|Lunch Club|1820.50||
|Lunch boxes|67.50||
|Photo money|0.00||
|HMRC JRS Grant (less cleaner)|14326.60||
|Christ Church shortfall|1300.00||
|**Interest**|**25.34**||
|**Total incoming resources**|**103962.54**||
|**Total outgoing resources**|**130383.72**||





|Net incoming /outgoing resources|-26421.18|
|---|---|
|Balances brought forward 1 January 2020|26587.98|
|Balances carried forward 31 December 2020|166.80|
|**Current Assets**||
|Cash on hand|0.00|
|Business Account|166.80|
|Savings Account|0.00|
||**166.80**|





## **going resources** 

|**Net Running Costs**||
|---|---|
|Running Costs|2305.02|
|Cleaner salary|1723.84|
|HMRC JRS Grant (Cleaner salary 80%)|(1,344.40)|
|Christ Church - repayment of salaries|(402.87)|
||**2281.59**|
|**Support Costs**||
|Morton Michel Insurance|390.29|
|Morton Michel Insurance refund|(159.40)|
|APT Maintenance Contract|0.00|
||**230.89**|
|**Activities relating to work of Pre school**||
|Xmas presents/Leavers gifts|62.99|
|Capita|13.00|
|Travel expenses|35.00|
|Milk, snacks, etc|602.09|
|Cleaning materials & new equipment|548.38|
|New resources|478.35|
|Training|0.00|
|School trip|0.00|
|Donation Crackerjack|21.32|
|Mother's Day Lunch|0.00|
|Father's Day Lunch|0.00|
|High Needs - Expenditure|0.00|
|Chick Hatching Kit|0.00|
|Clothing for resale - children|0.00|
||**1761.13**|
|**Cost of Generating Funds**||
|Purchase of water bottles|0.00|
|Outings/events|68.94|
||**68.94**|
|**Management and Administration**||
|Medway Early Years Ltd subcription|1296.00|
|Subscriptions - Citation, IRIS & Microsoft|2189.03|
|Ofsted Registration|0.00|
|ICO Registration|0.00|
|Staf events and gifts|0.00|
|Stationery, Photocopying & Postage|130.79|
|Phone|170.96|
||**3786.78**|
|**Staf Costs**||
|Wages|83825.09|





|NI & Tax|4350.37|
|---|---|
|Redundancies|25944.95|
|SMP (net recovery)|-5190.18|
|Pensions|2065.17|
|Recruitment fees|0.00|
|Uniform|63.11|
||**111058.51**|
|**Misc**||
|Bank transfers|11195.88|
||**11195.88**|
|**Total outgoing resources**|**130383.72**|