St Giles Church AGM Minutes 2025 Sunday 18[th] May 2025 10.00 am
1. Opening Prayer
Revd Hannah Jeffery opened the meeting with prayer.
2. Appointment of Chairpersons
Revd Hannah Jeffery & Revd Noel Nhariswa were appointed joint chairs to the meeting. Proposed by Neil Clarke, seconded by Alan Window and unanimously approved.
3. Appointment of AGM Secretary
Katie Steel was appointed secretary to the AGM. Proposed by Hannah Jeffery, seconded by Alan Window and unanimously approved.
4. Attendance and Apologies for absence
Present
Revd Hannah Jeffery Revd Noel Nhariswa Martin Lawrence Samuel Steel Katie Steel Peter Shuker Wendy Steel Philip Rice Lisa Spreckley Alison Wilson Carolyn Rice Cath Smith Tim Jeffery Ann Window Roy Perry Amelia Underwood Pauline Clarke Alan Window Angela Lloyd Revd Jo Giles Gwen Hurst Stella Freeman Steve Burt Rachel Limmage Joyce Parish Kim Rowbotham Nicky Winch Jo Moore Pamela Lyon Robert Parish Ralisa Hock Jane Boyer Carol Krone Peter Lyon Lois Bulcock Valerie Frost Linda Kenward Leigh Kenward David Cox David Boyer Rebecca Perry Lynne Banes-Marshall Eric Lennox Revd Neil Clarke David Woods Ann Woods Olu Jinadu Gloria Jinadu Mark Goodyer Charlotte Goodyer Michelle Freestone
Apologies
Karen Dougan-Mabbutt Karen Lennox Andy Murphy
5. Minutes of the last meeting
With no amendments, the minutes of the meeting dated Wednesday 24[th] April 2024 were signed as a true record. Proposed by Linda Kenward, seconded by Pauline Clarke and unanimously approved.
6. Matters Arising
There were no matters arising.
7. Election of Trustee Members
The following people were duly elected as Trustee members.
Nominee Proposed By: Seconded by: David Cox Martin Lawrence Margaret Panter Karen Dougan-Mabbutt Katie Steel Ann Window Kim Rowbotham Tony Walters Clare Walters Peter Shuker Kim Rowbotham Helen Burt
8. Election of Church Wardens
The following people were duly elected as Church Wardens.
Nominee Proposed By: Pauline Clarke Alan Window Leigh Kenward Linda Kenward
Seconded by: Ann Window Tim Jeffery
9. Election of Deputy Church Warden
The following people were duly elected as Deputy Church Wardens.
Nominee Martin Lawrence
Proposed By: Seconded by: Margaret Panter David Cox
10. Election of Stewards
The following people were duly elected as Church Stewards.
Nominee Proposed By: Seconded by: Peter Shuker Pauline Clarke Helen Burt Ann Window Pauline Clarke Helen Burt
11. Election of Deanery Representatives
There were no nominations. Alan Window continues to serve in this role.
12. Representatives to Circuit Meeting
Due to the size of the East Mercia circuit, it was agreed that 2 stewards from St Giles would be the reps. Therefore, Peter Shuker and Ann Window were unanimously elected as Representatives to the Circuit Meeting.
13. Election of Parochial Church Council
The following people were duly elected to the Parochial Church Council.
Nominee Proposed By: Seconded by: Karen Dougan-Mabbutt Katie Steel Samuel Steel David Cox Martin Lawrence Margaret Panter Peter Shuker Kim Rowbotham Helen Burt Kim Rowbotham Tony Walters Clare Walters
14. Election of Methodist Church Council
The following people were duly elected to the Methodist Church Council.
Nominee Proposed By: Seconded by: Karen Dougan-Mabbutt Katie Steel Linda Kenward David Cox Helen Burt Katie Steel Kim Rowbotham Tony Walters Clare Walters
15. Deanery Synod Report
There were no questions regarding the circulated deanery synod report.
16. Church Fabric Report
There were no questions regarding the circulated fabric report.
17. Church Lands Report
There were no questions regarding the circulated church lands report.
18. Desborough Town Lands & Loakes' Charity Trust Report
There were no questions regarding the circulated town lands & Loakes charity report.
19. Church Membership Report
The St Giles membership figures are as follows: Anglican: 6, Methodist: 1, Joint: 151, Total: 158
20. Finance Report
(a. presentation of the accounts, b. adoption of accounts and c. appointment of an independent examiner)
a. Thanks were extended to all the church’s givers. The church continues to give away 5% despite just braking even. In the future it is hoped that reliance on the festival income would be reduced.
b. The accounts were proposed by Linda Kenward, seconded by Carolyn Rice and unanimously approved.
c. Bill Featherstone has offered to continue in this role for one more year. Therefore, the appointment of Bill Featherstone as independent examiners was proposed by Eric Lennox, seconded by Steve Burt and unanimously approved.
21. Safeguarding
There were no questions or comments regarding safeguarding. Pauline Clarke reported that all DBS checks, safeguarding training and risk assessments are all up to date. There have been no referrals this year. Pauline extended thanks to Leigh Kenward for his work as deputy safeguarding officer.
22. Health and Safety
There were no questions regarding Health & Safety.
23. Reports from the Organisations
There were no questions regarding the reports from organisations.
24. Report from the Rector
There were no questions regarding the Rector's report.
25. Report from the Minister
There were no questions regarding the Minister's report.
26. AOB
There were no matters of AOB.
With no other business the meeting with prayer.
Signed: .......................................
Date: ..........................................
St Giles Anglican and Methodist Church Desborough Financial Statements for the Period Ended 31st December 2024
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Receipts and Payments
| Unrestricted See Notes 1 Receipts Voluntary income 97,499.93 Activities for generating funds 6,339.00 Income from Church activities 6,473.66 Investment income 908.35 Other 634.68 Total receipts 111,855.62 Payments Fundraising costs Charitable activities 6,223.73 Ministry 73,116.36 Church maintenance 39,740.96 Administration 6,091.92 Other 292.46 Total payments 125,465.43 Net receipts against payments (13,609.81) Transfers between funds 20,257.17 Net after transfers 6,647.36 Gains/(Losses) on investments Net Income/(Expenditure) 6,647.36 Funds B/f at 1st Jan 2024 [Note 5] 37,006.18 Funds C/f at 31st Dec 2024 [Note 5] 43,653.54 Statement of Assets and Liabilities Cash Funds: Bank accounts [see Note 4A] CBF Deposit Fund Cash Investment Assets: CBF Investment Fund - Income Units Net Current Receivables/(Payables) Specific Reserves Music Fund Anniversary Window Fund Memorial Garden Fund Total Assets |
Restricted 2 203.00 3,844.21 4,047.21 160.00 160.00 3,887.21 3,887.21 3,887.21 26,103.27 29,990.48 |
Endowment 3 84.30 84.30 84.30 84.30 1,335.93 1,420.23 59,955.17 61,375.40 |
Designated 7 10,313.13 7.27 10,320.40 1,363.25 1,363.25 8,957.15 (20,257.17) (11,300.02) (11,300.02) 35,332.34 24,032.32 |
Total 2024 97,702.93 16,652.13 6,473.66 4,844.13 634.68 126,307.53 1,363.25 6,223.73 73,116.36 39,740.96 6,251.92 292.46 126,988.68 (681.15) (681.15) 1,335.93 654.78 158,396.96 159,051.74 83,047.68 36,252.90 9.60 119,310.18 59,702.81 (16,603.83) (22.81) (56.27) (3,278.34) 159,051.74 |
Total 2023 91,435 14,188 9,280 2,934 689 118,527 1,317 7,744 70,995 31,888 5,196 892 118,032 495 495 5,379 5,874 152,523 158,397 87,805 32,871 11 120,687 58,367 (17,335) (458) (56) (2,808) 158,397 |
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St Giles Anglican and Methodist Church Desborough Financial Statements for the Period Ended 31st December 2024
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| Financial Statements for the Period Ended 31st December 2024 | Page | [2] | |||
| Note 1: Analysis of General [Unrestricted] Fund Receipts and Payments | |||||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||
| Planned giving | 61,667.49 | 59,462 | |||
| Tax recovered | 17,418.59 | 12,299 | |||
| Loose collections | 7,127.54 | 6,347 | |||
| Donations | 11,286.31 | 12,942 | |||
| Total voluntary income | 97,499.93 | 91,050 | |||
| Community centre hire | 5,891.00 | 5,015 | |||
| Donations in lieu of centre hire | 448.00 | 112 | |||
| Activities for generating funds | 6,339.00 | 5,127 | |||
| Flower festival | 1,403.55 | 2,064 | |||
| Weddings | 2,595.60 | 3,100 | |||
| Funerals | 2,318.80 | 3,707 | |||
| Other activities | 155.71 | 410 | |||
| Income from church activities | 6,473.66 | 9,280 | |||
| Church lands | 634.68 | 684 | |||
| Miscellaneous income | 5 | ||||
| Business continuity grant | |||||
| Other income | 634.68 | 689 | |||
| Donations made [see Note 4D] | 6,223.73 | 7,744 | |||
| Friday family fun | |||||
| Mini church | |||||
| Charitable activities | 6,223.73 | 7,744 | |||
| Parish share | 51,641.00 | 50,544 | |||
| Methodist assessment | 16,356.00 | 15,697 | |||
| Bereavement Counsellor | 3,600.00 | 3,600 | |||
| Clergy expenses (net) | 1,519.36 | 1,154 | |||
| Ministry | 73,116.36 | 70,995 | |||
| Church | Centre | ||||
| Gas | 2,423.22 | 2,702.55 | 5,125.77 | 4,640 | |
| Electricity | 1,735.17 | 2,162.25 | 3,897.42 | 3,690 | |
| Insurance | 3,080.87 | 1,425.31 | 4,506.18 | 4,326 | |
| Repairs and maintenance | 19,062.09 | 1,777.13 | 20,839.22 | 13,431 | |
| Clock | 313.20 | 313.20 | |||
| Lighting | |||||
| Altar | 546.55 | 546.55 | 421 | ||
| Organ | 447.38 | 447.38 | 213 | ||
| Business Rates | 345.81 | 345.81 | |||
| Cleaning | 2,289.59 | 2,289.59 | 3,679 | ||
| Telephone | 489.84 | 489.84 | 457 | ||
| Water | 940.00 | 940.00 | 603 | ||
| Miscellaneous | |||||
| Church maintenance | 27,608.48 | 12,132.48 | 39,740.96 | 31,462 | |
| Postage and stationery | 1,049.50 | 912 | |||
| Photocopiers | 927.16 | 97 | |||
| Music | 677.27 | 465 | |||
| Youth | 517.99 | 159 | |||
| Administrator and secretary | 2,837.40 | 3,023 | |||
| Card Fees | 82.60 | 112 | |||
| Publicity | |||||
| Administration | 6,091.92 | 4,767 | |||
| Awards and Gifts | |||||
| Miscellaneous | 292.46 | 892 | |||
| Other Expenditure | 292.46 | 892 |
St Giles Anglican and Methodist Church Desborough Financial Statements for the Period Ended 31st December 2024
| Financial Statements for the Period Ended 31st December 2024 Note 2: Restricted Funds Funds brought forward 1st Jan. 2024 Voluntary income Investment income Other Total receipts Payments Fund raising costs Charitable activities Ministry Fabric maintenance Administration Other Total payments Net receipts against payments Transfers between funds Funds carried forward 31st Dec 2024 Note 3: Endowment Funds Funds brought forward 1st Jan. 2024 Voluntary income Investment income Other Total receipts Payments Fund raising costs Charitable activities Ministry Church maintenance Administration Other Total payments Net receipts against payments Transfers between funds Recognised gains on investments Funds carried forward 31st Dec 2024 |
Bell 9,034.26 203.00 462.10 665.10 160.00 160.00 505.10 9,539.36 Slow 58,366.88 1,335.93 59,702.81 |
Fabric 17,069.01 3,382.11 3,382.11 3,382.11 20,451.12 Tailby 1,588.29 84.30 84.30 84.30 1,672.59 |
Page [3] Totals 26,103.27 203.00 3,844.21 4,047.21 160.00 160.00 3,887.21 29,990.48 Totals 59,955.17 84.30 84.30 84.30 1,335.93 61,375.40 |
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St Giles Anglican and Methodist Church Desborough Financial Statements for the Period Ended 31st December 2024
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Note 4: Other Financial Analyses
A: Bank Accounts
The balances of the several bank accounts of the Church are as follows:-
- B: Money raised at Church Festivals (net of expenses)
| General Fund - Santander General Fund - Lloyds General Fund - Lloyds Deposit Bell Fund Events Holiday Club Printers Tailby Fund Flower Festival Barrows and Baskets Christmas Tree Festival |
2024 29,125.49 3,571.35 30,908.35 9,539.36 7,677.64 552.90 1,672.59 83,047.68 1,403.55 1,805.46 7,106.95 10,315.96 |
2023 41,014 16,638 9,034 18,496 508 526 1,588 87,805 2,064 1,645 6,026 9,734 |
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C: The clergy expenses for St Giles are shown net of the expenses (and refunds of those expenses) made by the other three parishes. This means the amount of clergy expenses for St Giles are clearly seen.
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D: Donations
General Mustard Seed Appeal Diocese in Europe CAP Funerals RC Kettering Huxloe - Agona Swedru, Ghana Love in Action British Legion MWIB (Sunshine) Bishop's Charities Childrens Society Ukraine WATOTO Childcare Womens World Day of Prayer Methodist Church Misson Fund Civic Service Memorial Garden Cransley Hospice Christian Aid |
Ex Designated Funds |
Ex General Funds 4,102.00 300.00 1,781.73 40.00 6,223.73 |
Total 6,223.73 |
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St Giles Anglican and Methodist Church Desborough Financial Statements for the Period Ended 31st December 2024
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Note 5: Analysis of Assets, Liabilities and Specific Reserves at 1st January 2024 and 31st December 2024
| Bank Accounts: Bells CCLA (Bequests/Fabric) Endowment - Slow Endowment - Tailby Events Holiday Club Lloyds Lloyds Deposit Printers Santander Cash: Cash Debtors/Creditors: Accounts Receivable/Prepayments Accounts Payable/Accruals Specific Reserves: Music Fund Anniversary Window Fund Memorial Garden Fund Bank Accounts: Bells CCLA (Bequests/Fabric) Endowment - Slow Endowment - Tailby Events Holiday Club Lloyds Lloyds Deposit Printers Santander Cash: Cash Debtors/Creditors: Accounts Receivable/Prepayments Accounts Payable/Accruals Specific Reserves: Music Fund Anniversary Window Fund Memorial Garden Fund |
B/F at 01/01/24 9,034.26 32,870.79 58,366.88 1,588.29 18,496.09 508.16 16,638.37 526.31 41,013.85 10.75 2,493.67 (19,828.70) (457.70) (56.27) (2,807.79) 158,396.96 C/F at 31/12/24 9,539.36 36,252.90 59,702.81 1,672.59 7,677.64 552.90 3,571.35 30,908.35 29,125.49 9.60 4,150.00 (20,753.83) (22.81) (56.27) (3,278.34) 159,051.74 |
Unrestricted 16,638.37 41,013.85 10.75 2,493.67 (19,828.70) (457.70) (56.27) (2,807.79) 37,006.18 Unrestricted 3,571.35 30,908.35 29,125.49 9.60 4,150.00 (20,753.83) (22.81) (56.27) (3,278.34) 43,653.54 |
Designated 15,801.78 18,496.09 508.16 526.31 35,332.34 Designated 15,801.78 7,677.64 552.90 24,032.32 |
Restricted 9,034.26 17,069.01 26,103.27 Restricted 9,539.36 20,451.12 29,990.48 |
Endowment | |||
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| 58,366.88 1,588.29 59,955.17 Endowment |
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| 59,702.81 1,672.59 61,375.40 |
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Note 7: Designated Funds
| Funds brought forward 1st Jan. 2024 Voluntary income Activities for generating funds Income from Church activities Investment income Other Total receipts Fund raising costs Charitable activities [see note 5] Ministry Church maintenance Administration Total payments Net receipts/(payments) Transfers between funds Funds carried forward 31st Dec 2024 |
Bequests 15,801.78 0.00 0.00 0.00 15,801.78 |
Events 18,496.09 9,646.32 9,646.32 733.91 733.91 8,912.41 ######### 7,677.64 |
Holiday Club 508.16 666.81 7.27 674.08 629.34 629.34 44.74 0.00 552.90 |
Printers 526.31 0.00 0.00 0.00 (526.31) (0.00) |
Totals 35,332.34 0.00 10,313.13 0.00 7.27 0.00 10,320.40 1,363.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,363.25 8,957.15 ######### 24,032.32 |
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E G A & K LENNOX 183 Dunkirk Avenue, Desborough, Kettering, Northants NN14 2PR Tel: 01536 761413
Email: eric.lennox@virginmedia.com
The Trustees, St Giles Church Desborough Lower Street Desborough Northants NN14 2NP
31[st] July 2025
To the Trustees of St Giles Church Desborough:
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT
I have examined the attached Receipts and Payments Account and Statement of Assets and Liabilities for St Giles Church Desborough for the year ended 31[st] December 2024 with the books and records produced to me by the Honorary Treasurer and confirm them to be in accordance therewith.
The Statement of Assets and Liabilities sets out the position of St Giles Church Desborough as at 31[st] December 2024 and the Receipts and Payments Account shows the Income and Expenditure arising during the year to 31[st] December 2024.
Eric G Lennox BA ACA Independent Accounts Examiner