2021-12-31-accounts

Vicar’s Annual Parochial Church Meeting Report – 2021

Lately, I have mentioned Revelations 3[8] several times in our services: ‘ Look, I have set before you an open door, which no one is able to shut .’ 4 years ago, when John and Ian, interviewed me they were looking for an incumbent with vision. The new incumbent needed to see what the Lord required to take this parish and its churches forward. When the risen Lord Jesus Christ says: ‘ Look, I have set before you an open door ’ he is testing our vision, our spiritual eye-sight. The word look is a command. Look, marks a change of scene and God is asking us to see the new thing in front of us. This new door pairs up with our 2017 motto verse from Isaiah 43:18-19 ‘ Do not remember the former things, or consider the things of old. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it .’ See , is the same word as look. Like sentinels on the watchtower of the city walls peering into the distance, we are called to look, to see, to behold and to catch the vision of God’s new thing. So what new things, what door stands open before us that none can shut?

Last week the PCC and I wrote a comprehensive letter to the church to bring you up to date with the recent changes to service structure and church life. While that letter introduces some of these new things its focus is naturally on why we are making a break from the former things. To glimpse something new please look to your left: a fabulous art exhibition by two Christian artists. The exhibition will be open after the APCM. After lots of prompting by the Spirit of God, Petra approached me to offer herself as the artist in residence here at St. Mary’s with Holy Apostles. The PCC was excited to agree to this. We look forward to how we can integrate artwork that responds and corresponds to our acts of worship for display round the church. Petra suggested that art may become a therapeutic for those struggling with their mental health, which will complement the Kintsugi groups Jake and Hannah will run and Arleen’s mental health pastoral work. Artwork is literally something we look at and see . This new thing will complement our support of the arts with the literary festival: Books by the Beach that is happening from 11 -13 June, and the flower festival that we have rescheduled for the end of August.

I am now starting my fourth year as the mayor’s chaplain. Despite the pandemic there have been some moments of real privilege ministering into the hardship that the Leader of the Council and Mayor have encountered. Last year, the Mayor asked me for pastoral support and last Thursday at the Mayor-making ceremony, she made it clear before the council chamber how the church had helped her. The Leader of the Council and I have made plans to integrate the cultural significance of our Church’s faith history with the rest of the town. Soon the town digitisation will be extended here. Visitors will learn how the faith of people from this church so deeply rooted in the life of Scarborough has and continues to influence the well-being of the town. The Leader of the Council and Chief Exec have shown an interest in helping us develop our ruins. That will directly affect our outdoor worship and mission. These relationships are very important to the Lord. Through them he extends his concern for those in leadership that they may lead aright, and at the same time, through those relationships the kingdom starts to influence the structural changes needed here. At the Mayor-making held in the Spa on Thursday, I had the opportunity to speak with councillors taking the lead on the City of Sanctuary initiative which is something that CTIS is advocating formally. Our PCC is taking a lead by managing the funding and overseeing the town-wide programme for ESOL programme: that is English for Speakers of Other Languages. At the moment we have 10 Syrians on our books and we expect that to expand to Somalis, Iraqis and perhaps even Cantonese refugees in the future.

Isaiah 58 makes it clear that our worship includes sharing “ our bread with the hungry, and bringing the homeless poor in your house .”

The Rainbow Centre has worked tirelessly over the pandemic to answer the call from Isaiah 58:7 and I have to say that I am staggered to hear of the huge commitment Trish and the team have made over this time. We are justifiably proud of the team for receiving a commendation from the Mayor last Tuesday as part of the Civic Awards for going above and beyond during the pandemic. A new thing that we have perceived from the Lord is to create a Rainbow Chaplaincy and I am going to ask John to speak about this now.

As I look and see what needs to be accomplished in this new season it quickly becomes clear that there are large gaps between where we need to be and the resources required for that. Discipleship is the key to this. On 10 July, we are holding a church conference led by Ven Sam Rushton, the Archdeacon of York who is a specialist in Christian Discipleship. Please put that in your diary, because the teaching and experience coming from this day will feed into our life as a church for the next few years. The foundation to our discipleship will be the new homegroups that I would like to come on stream in the autumn. They will connect with the themes and teaching from Sunday morning. We would like to think that everyone would join a homegroup. I am thoroughly thankful to our church members who work so hard. But our ministry here is held by relatively few and the challenge to us now is to grow our discipleship. Following the Lord Jesus Christ is the most rewarding thing, but being a disciple is always sacrificial. Will you commit to asking God where he wants to plant you in the new things he is creating?

You don’t need neon lights to announce some special calling from God. As you will see we are not prioritising any area of ministry above another. You could minister to our older folk with Not-Home-Alone alongside Jan and the team on a Tuesday lunchtime. Or, you could help Elaine and Keith with our children’s ministry on a Sunday, which is short of teachers. We are still need technical help to form a Sunday rota and we will properly train our team to provide video, sound and projection for the 10:30am service. Equally, Jake and Hannah are planning a young people’s fellowship and they want to grow leaders and helpers for that ministry. We will need people to minister alongside us in the HTB marriage course for our wedding couples, or the Start course for baptismal families. We support a number of foreign mission initiatives from CMS, to Kenya and Burundi and we are looking for people to advocate these within the church, to pray for our partners overseas and help form a team to distribute the PCC tithe to these. These are practical things that you can come and help with.

In 1785 John Wesley fell out with Revd John Kirk, the new vicar of Scarborough. He and therefore the church were not interested in mission. As a result they cut themselves out of a potential deal with Wesley. Wesley was confined to preach on the church steps but he brought many people from this parish into a living relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. The Methodist Church was formed. Thankfully, our Methodist sisters and brothers remain our dear friends in Christ. That we are still here to worship from this building I believe is testament that the Spirit of God is giving us another chance where previously we failed. One of the most important lessons that this pandemic has taught us is that while we meet in a church with very thick walls, we must become a church without walls. In other words, while the Lord has gifted us with one of the largest signposts in town, we must take the opportunity it affords to make visible our Christian witness. Like Wesley on the church steps, this last year we have met outdoors across the bank holidays, for carol singing, at Easter and Pentecost, with fun afternoons and

candle-lit memorial services. Over a hundred non-churched folk joined us for Christmas carols, just by word of mouth and Facebook. So simple!

I conclude with the words of the scripture we received from Isaiah 61:4 “ they shall build the ancient ruins, they shall raise up the former devastations ” that is our vision. We will use our ruins and look at how we can develop them. For instance, we are in negotiations with Riding Lights Theatre Company to have an outdoor production hopefully over the August bank holiday weekend. Hosting outdoor services is the ultimate open door that no-one can shut, because it has no doors. It is completely visible and you can see even from the little we have done how it excites the interest of the parish and passers-by. John will provide a formal vote of thanks in a moment, however I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone here in the generous way that you have given financially and through your time to keep the church going under such difficult circumstances. We are now entering a season for building those ancient ruins, it is utterly urgent and will require everyone to apply themselves afresh to a personal discipleship. We do it because Jesus calls us to make disciples of all nations , in the power of the Spirit and to the glory of God the Father.

The PCC of St Mary's with Holy Apostles Scarborough Financial Statements for the year ended 31st December 2021 Approved by the PCC Date...l7.wAc.+.202L )Ly WrLknS.

Parochial Church Council of St Mary with Holy Apostles, Scarborough Charity Number 1186990 Independent Examiners Report Year Ended 31 December 2021

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity for the year ended 31 December 2021.

As the Charity trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011.

I report in respect of the examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145 (5)(b) of the Act.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that, in any material respect;

• The accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act, or

• The accounts did not accord with the accounting records, or

• The accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to obtain a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Approved by:

Date

07/03/2022

……………………………………….. …………………………….

Christopher Mattinson FCCA

Asquith & Co Accountants Ltd Rowan House 7 West Bank Scarborough North Yorkshire YO12 4DX

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Parochial Church Council of St Mary with Holy Apostles

Statement of financial activities

For the year ending 31st December 2021

Note Incoming Resources Voluntary income 2a Activities for generating funds 2b Income from investments 2c Income from Church Activities 2d Other incoming Resources 2e 2020 Syrian Refugee fund 8b TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES Resources Expended Fund Raising costs 3b Church Activities 3a Staff Costs 4 Other costs 5 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED NET INCOMING RESOURCES BEFORE OTHER RECOGNISED GAINS & LOSSES Transfers Between funds NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD 1 JANUARY 2021 BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD 31 DECEMBER 2021

Unrestricted funds Restricted Funds Total Funds 2021 Total Funds 2020 £ £ £ £ 83,513 6,085 89,597 113,331 41,070 41,070 19,688 35 35 178 21,136 21,136 17,920 550 550 2,580 3,200 146,304 6,085 152,389 156,898 2,444 2,444 276 108,270 14,318 122,588 129,820 17,378 17,378 16,957 409 409 128,092 14,727 142,819 147,053 18,212 -8,643 9,569 9,846 -5,135 5,135 13,077 -3,508 9,569 9,846 113,048 26,168 139,216 129,371 126,125 22,661 148,786 139,217

2 INCOMING RESOURCES

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2	INCOMING RESOURCES
											Total
			Unrestricte			Restricted			Total		Funds
				d funds		Funds			Funds	2021	2020
				£		£			£		£
2a	Voluntary income
	Planned giving:
	Donations			55,216			1,047		56,263		63,821
	Tax Recoverable			12,093				38	12,130		14,359
	Other
	Collections (open plate)				6,365					6,365	6,124
	Gifts				3,090		500			3,590	16,277
	Legacies				5,500					5,500	10,250
	Grants				1,250		4,500			5,750	2,500
				83,513			6,085		89,597		113,331
2b	Activities for generating funds
	Hospitality & sales stand				249					249	357
	Car Parking			40,821					40,821		19,332
	Other
				41,070					41,070		19,688
2c	Income from investments				35					35	178
	Dividends & Interest				35					35	178
2d	Income from Church Activities
	Property income			16,274					16,274		15,277
	Fees				4,862					4,862	2,643
				21,136					21,136		17,920
2e	Other incoming Resources				550					550	2,580
8b	Syrian refugee fund										3,200
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES				146,304			6,085		152,389		156,898

			Unrestricted	Restricted	Restricted	Restricted
			funds	Funds			2021		2020
			£	£			£		£
3	RESOURCES EXPENDED
3a	Church Activities
	Overseas missions				5,000			5,000	5,500
	Free Will Giving		62,500				62,500		62,500
	Other Ministry Costs		10,009		4,735		14,744		6,812
	Church Running & Maintenance		13,873		2,500		16,373		30,353
	Parish House running costs		13,686				13,686		15,289
	Costs of Curates house		1,953					1,953	1,763
	Office Costs		2,475					2,475	1,766
	Telephone, broadband, IT		1,488					1,488	1,345
	Other expenses		1,458		2,000			3,458	4,044
	Bank and Financial Charges		828			83		911	448
			108,270	14,318			122,588		129,820
3b	Fund Raising costs
	Refreshments								276
	Car Parking		2,444					2444
			2,444					2,444	276
4	Staff Costs
	Wages & Salaries		17,378				17378		16,957
			17,378				17,378		16,957
5	Other costs
	Syrian Refugee fund				409			409
					409			409
	TOTAL RESOURCES EXPEND		128,092	14,727			142,819		147,052

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The PCC has 4 (all part time) paid employees, an organist, verger, cleaner and an administrator : the cleaner retired in early October and has not yet been replaced.

The PCC also contribute to the costs of the cleaner at Parish House - included in Parish House running costs.

5 Fixed Assets

The freehold and buildings comprise the curate's house at 13 Woodall Avenue, Scarborough. It is believed to be worth considerably more than the Balance sheet valuation of £55,000 and is not being depreciated in the accounts. It is insured for £254,043

The PCC also owns St Mary's Parish House which is not shown in the accounts as the PCC has never paid anything for it. It is insured for £2,019,408

6	Debtors		2021	2021	2020
	Debtors
	Prepayments and accrued incom		11,078	11,078	18,306
			11,078	11,078	18,306
7	Liabilites
	Amounts falling due in one year
	Creditors
	Accruals and deferred income		7,987	7,987	8,956
	PAYE & NI Contributions
			7,987	7,987	8,956

8 Funds

8a The restricted/designated funds operating during the year are as follows:

Children’s & Youth Worker Mission (designated fund) HA disabled toilet 20s to 40s ministry Camera Syrian refugee fund Organ Grants	Balance 31/12/20 Incoming Resources Expended Resources Transfers Balance 31/12/21 19,925 428 1,963 18,391 679 5083 5,760 1,356 625 -625 739 657 1,396 0 1,000 875 125 3,200 409 2,791 500 500 4,500 4,500 26,168 6,085 14,726 5,135 22,662

• 8b The following fund is managed by St Mary’s on behalf of Churches Together in Scarborough – CTIS. This is a council initiative to support the teaching of English to Syrian refugees. NYCC provided a grant for this purpose. This money is held in St Mary’s Mission Account, but does not belong to St Mary’s. The balance is included within the cash at bank figure at the year end and within restricted funds.

			Balance	Incoming	Expended	Balance
			31/12/20	Resources	Resources	31/12/21
	2021 Syrian Refugee Fund		3,200		409	2,791
			3,200		409	2,791
			Unrestricted	Restricted	Total	Total Funds
9	Analysis of Net Assets By fun		funds	Funds	Funds 2021	2020
	Tangible Fixed Assets		55,000		55,000	55,000
	Current Assets		79,111	22,662	101,773	93,172
	Liabilities		-7,987		-7,987	-8,956
			126,124	22,662	148,786	139,216

Parochial Church Council of St Mary with Holy Apostles Balance Sheet as at 31st December 2021

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Notes FIXED ASSETS 13 Woodall Ave 5a CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 6 Cash at bank & in hand LIABILITIES Creditors - amounts falling due in 17 NET CURRENT ASSETS Total assets less current liabilities TOTAL NET ASSETS PARISH FUNDS Unrestricted Restricted 9	2021 2020 £ £ 55,000 55,000 55,000 55,000 11,078 18,306 90,695 74,866 101,773 93,172 7,987 8,956 148,786 139,216 148,786 139,216 126,125 113,048 22,661 26,168 148,786 139,216

Parochlal Churth Councll of St Ma with Ho A ostles Scarl)orou Number 1186990 rt Year Ended 31 December 2021 Inde nd tExamlnÈrsR I report tts the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above chartty for the year ended 31 De￿mber 2021. As the Charity trustees. you are responsible for the p￿paration of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charttie5 Act 2011. I report in respect of the examination of the Charity'5 accounts carried out (tndersection 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination. I have followed a113pplicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under 5ertion 14515llbl of the Act. I have completed my examinath)n. I confirm that no material matters hzve come to my attention in connection with the examlnation which gives me cause to believe that, in any m*erial respect,. The accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act. or The accounts did not accord with the accounting records, or The accounts did not C[￿pIY with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts Set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a Irue and fair, view which is not a matter eon5idered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connettion with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to obtain a proper understsndin8 of the accounts to be reached. Approved by.. Date 0710312022 Christ0￿er Mattinson FCCA Asqulth & Co ACt￿￿tantS Ltd Rowan House 7 West 8ank Starborough North Yorkshire Y012 4DX