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ST JOHN THE EV ANGE LIST, WATERBEA CH

ANNUAL REPORT 2021

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL .................................................................... 1 OUR MISSION STATEMENT .......................................................................................................................... 1 OUR VISION ..................................................................................................................................................... 1 OUR ETHICAL AND FAIR TRADE POLICY .................................................................................................... 1 ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION ................................................................................................................. 1 THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL .......................................................................................................... 2 Associate Vicar’s Report .................................................................................................................................. 2 Deanery Synod ................................................................................................................................................. 3 Church Building and Administration ................................................................................................................. 4 Church Wardens’ Report .................................................................................................................................................................. 4 Eco Church ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Administration................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Music at St Johns ............................................................................................................................................................................. 6 Children and Families work .............................................................................................................................. 6 Children’s ministry ............................................................................................................................................................................. 6 Children’s explore events .................................................................................................................................................................. 7 Footsteps .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Outreach to Adults ............................................................................................................................................ 7 Tuesday Home Group ...................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Virtual Home Group.......................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Making Sense ................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Pastoral care team............................................................................................................................................................................ 8 Other Groups and Concerns ............................................................................................................................ 8 Fairtrade and the Sreepur Village, Bangladesh ............................................................................................................................... 8 The Melanesian Mission................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Twinning link with St Gilles RC church Avrillé ................................................................................................................................ 10 Flower Guild ................................................................................................................................................................................... 10 The Friends of St John’s ................................................................................................................................................................ 11 Financial information ...................................................................................................................................... 11 Summary Financial Report ............................................................................................................................................................. 11 Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities ......................................................................................................................................... 12 Use of volunteers ........................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Investment policy............................................................................................................................................................................ 12 Grant-making policy ....................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Risk Management .......................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Reserves policy .............................................................................................................................................................................. 12 Statement of Financial activities for the year ended 31 December 2021 .......................................................................................15 Balance sheet at 31 December 2021............................................................................................................................................. 16 Notes to the financial statements .................................................................................................................................................. 17

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL

The primary objective of the Parochial Church Council (PCC) is the promotion of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to the doctrines and practices of the Church of England. To achieve this, the PCC co-operates with the incumbent in promoting in the parish the whole mission of the Church; pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. We are pleased to present this account of our activities in 2021.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to serve God in the community of Waterbeach. To achieve this, we must make the church available to all who need it, through worship reflecting the breadth of Christian experience, through service to all in need, through prayer and through teaching.

OUR VISION

To be a Church where we are:

Rooted in Christ Growing together in the Spirit Reaching out with God's love

OUR ETHICAL AND FAIR TRADE POLICY

To use Fair Trade products wherever possible;
To choose financial services from institutions which publish and report on their ethical trading policies;
To choose consumable items (e.g. paper) from suppliers who can demonstrate the environmentally-friendly nature of their products;
To consider the environmental impact of building works;
To consider means of reducing our energy use in the long term;
To educate ourselves and our church in environmental, ethical and fair trade issues.

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

The Church of St. John the Evangelist, Waterbeach is situated on Station Road, Waterbeach. It is part of the Diocese of Ely within the Church of England. The correspondence address is the Parish Office, St John's Church Room, Station Road, Waterbeach, Cambridge CB25 9HT.

Bankers: The Co-operative Bank plc, 1 Balloon Street, Manchester, M60 4EP Independent Examiner: Staffords Chartered Accountants

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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL

The PCC is a corporate body established by the Church of England and operates under the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure. It was previously exempt from registration but on 29 March, 2021 it became registered with the Charity Commission as ‘The Parochial Church Council of St John the Evangelist, Waterbeach’ with number 1193952. The appointment of PCC members is set out in and governed by the Church Representation Rules.

During the year the following served as members of the PCC:

Associate Vicar The Revd. Paul Butler Chair Churchwardens Richard Stobart Paul Tregoing (until 22 April, 2021) Deanery Synod Reps Michael Williamson Treasurer (until April 2021) Katy Astley Elected members James Bielby Andrew Cotton Treasurer (from April 2021) Sarah Edwards Tiffany Langton Mike Lynch Stuart Morris Richard Oakes Jane Williamson Adrian Wright

The Secretary to the PCC is Claire Kueh

ASSOCIATE VICAR’S REPORT

You don’t need me to roll out a suite of adjectives to describe the challenges of 2021, as for 2020. There were still so many restrictions, and as a Christian community we were unable to meet for in-person services for a number of months, and even when it was permitted we couldn’t sing! However, despite all the challenges and restrictions I have observed a number of ways in which we were encouraged over this last year:

The Food Hub was set up in June 2020 in partnership with the C3 Church, and continued to support our communities until June 2021. This was a supportive project, which provided fresh fruit and vegetables, chilled and frozen meals, non-perishable foodstuffs and toiletries to thousands of people (cumulatively) in Waterbeach and surrounding communities
We were able to work closely with Waterbeach Mutual Aid , to check on vulnerable people by phone, email and in person, and to provide some pastoral care and a listening space to people in our community
We discovered Zoom and also recorded services on YouTube, which meant we were able to maintain a connection and virtual contact with the St John’s family. A number of people recorded prayers, readings, sermons and music; Paul Tregoing did a brilliant job of editing the material and producing the YouTube service on every Sunday morning during the 2021 lockdown.
A team provided regular reflections for the St John’s family and beyond, and a number of contributors discovered a gift for creative writing. These reflections will become a dynamic reminder of life during Covid.
We discovered anew what it means to be the church, a community of the Holy Spirit , a people of faith. Through our community engagement and supporting people through Covid, we have understood more fully what it means to live out the gospel of Jesus Christ: the gospel we are called to proclaim and the person who calls us to follow him on a journey of sacrificial love.

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After the relaxation of the 2021 lockdown, the congregation was split between in-church (adults and older folk) and outside Forest Church (mostly families). This worked particularly well for the context, but as further restrictions were relaxed there was a desire to meet together as a whole St John’s community . During the autumn of 2021, we offered three ‘all age’ type services to draw the two worshipping communities back together, and this was vital to reestablish intergenerational community - a key component of our vision and values. Although on-line services were maintained - for example twice monthly Compline - there was a desire to meet in-person for divine worship and social interaction. Although we were able to adapt somewhat to life in the pandemic, there was a sense of grief and loss from the lack of physical presence. We are still in a reflection process concerning the respective merits of on-line and in-person engagement: initial thoughts are that on-line services are here to stay in some form but that physical presence is a deeply important theological motif that draws us into a community of love, trust, encouragement and vulnerability, builds up our common life and provides community flourishing. It also draws us, as a community, into the trinitarian life of God though the Spirit, which is the basis for our life together. The life of a Christian community can, of course, be nurtured through on-line services, but our provisional reflection is that the theology of presence is something we should not diminish. 2021 has therefore provided an opportunity for reflection on what it means to be a Christian community.
I want to take this opportunity to record my appreciation to those who have helped to share the leadership load: Holli Bielby and Kirsty Morris who planned and executed Forest Church events to perfection; Janet Glover, Brian Macdonald-Milne, Chris Barter, Malcolm Brown and Sue Butler, the ministry team who assisted me in leading and preaching at Sunday services; Janet Glover for her wise leadership of the Pastoral Care Team; Michael Williamson, who stood down as Treasurer after 35 years of unstinting service, and who continues to lead our sung worship; Andrew Cotton who agreed to take up the strategic role of Treasurer, bringing 40 years of finance and project management experience to the task; Adrian Wright for managing the hire of the Church Room, and doing many other supportive tasks; James Bielby and Andrew Cotton who dedicated many hours caring for the churchyard; our two church wardens, Richard Stobart and Paul Tregoing ( the latter until April 2021), who contributed a considerable amount of time and energy on projects, pastoral care and routine church management - and for once again keeping the Vicar under control! Also, a big thank you to those members of the church family who served as sides-persons, readers and intercessors, (on-line and in-person), without which our Sunday services could not run smoothy. Finally, I want to express my appreciation to the PCC, who as the leadership team of the church, have provided me with wisdom, guidance, good humour and an occasional ‘no way’, as we sought to lead the church together

. Report compiled by Paul Butler

DEANERY SYNOD

Deanery Synod meetings did not take place during the pandemic, save for a Zoom session in July 2021 where parish representatives shared updates of what their churches had been able to deliver through the lockdowns and how they had adapted delivery of worship and community support activities during the period of disruption. (We are grateful to Jane Oakes for reporting in on St John’s behalf during this meeting).

The first in-person meeting since 2020 took place in late February 2022, the primary focus of which was to prepare for the Deanery Planning process. The new Deanery Plan will have legal force and is concerned primarily with the question of how ministers (stipendiary and non-stipendiary clergy, as well as Licensed Lay Ministers) and resources should be deployed across the parishes within the Deanery. St John’s sits in the Deanery of North Stowe, which encompasses two areas of significant development (the confusingly named town of Northstowe and, of course, Waterbeach New Town). Much creativity and collaboration is therefore going to be required to ensure that the planning process results in a Deanery which is missional, forward-thinking and fit for purpose for the demands of 21st Century ministry.

To this end, Katy Astley will be representing the parishes of Milton, Waterbeach and Landbeach on a Deanery Planning Working Group which will have responsibility for leading the planning process. The PCC will be actively involved in feeding into the process and we will keep the whole congregation informed of progress as it unfolds.

Report compiled by Katy Astley

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CHURCH BUILDING AND ADMINISTRATION

CHURCH WARDENS’ REPORT

At the start of 2021, the number of COVID cases was such that we were asked to close the Church again and we made a return to on-line services. This was to last until Palm Sunday, 28th March 2021 when services resumed. The Easter Day service was particularly well attended. We resumed taking bookings for Services, something that would continue until the relaxation of Government regulations in July 2021. The Church of England continued to counsel the use of masks and to encourage a culture of care and consideration of others.

Our Vicar, Paul Butler took study leave from May to September. During this period the service pattern was kept simple with a 10.15 service every week. We were pleased to celebrate with Revd Brian Macdonald-Milne, his 60[th] year in Church of England ministry at a special service where Brian preached the sermon. For the first time since the pandemic started, we were able to arrange a reception after the service with refreshments. We restarted regular refreshments soon afterwards. Recognising the new freedoms introduced by the UK Government in July 2021, we ended the process of booking in advance and replaced it with a “light-touch” system where stewards and wardens simply noted members of the congregation. As case numbers continued to fall we finally stopped noting attendance but continued to ask worshippers to wear face coverings. Late in the summer we restarted the distribution of communion wafers from the front of the nave. We reintroduced ushering to ensure “distancing”. Ushering has maintained good order in busier services and we would like to retain it. Thanks to Adrian Wright and Jane Williamson who offered advice and support as the regulations changed and we adapted our processes and procedures.

The closure of Church from January until the end of March allowed us to proceed with the installation of the new lighting system . The contractor, A J Smith worked quickly and had substantially completed the work before Easter and the re-start of Services. We asked them to do a number of additional tasks including revisions to the ring main, new lighting in the vestry and organ chamber and the cleaning of the clerestory windows and the ceiling line of the nave. The new lighting system is both energy-efficient and programmable and we have been able to programme lighting schemes for the various services and church events. Once the lighting system was fully functional, we were able to install a surge protection system and “equipotential link”. The Church electrical system now meets all current requirements, but we will remain responsive to new requirements, including a second lightning conductor which we must install when we conduct the next round of repairs to the tower.

Sadly, there were two burglaries in April and May 2021. In the first thieves gained access to the lobby area through the east facing door. They raided the office and kitchen and stole a number of electronic items. In the second, access was gained through the old kitchen window. There was no significant loss of property, but a lot of damage to doors as the thieves broke into the office and kitchen. Our insurance claims were met. In the aftermath, we brought all the locks up to modern standard. Thanks to the generosity of a member of the congregation, we were able to install a CCTV system which allows us to record movement in and around church.

We still have two areas of roofing to repair: the flat roof over the lobby is leaking during heavy rains and the whole west facing gable of the organ chamber roof needs to be replaced. Elsewhere the roofs are in reasonable condition, but will still need a programme of minor repairs. The flat roof repair must (according to Building Regulations) be accompanied by an improvement to its thermal performance. By raising the level of the roof to add insulation, we can then accommodate heating pipes to supply a radiator on the lobby, and the components of a grey water system fed by rain water draining off the Church roof. This work is under investigation by our architect who is preparing a specification and documents needed for a grant application and for presentation to potential contractors. We would also like to install the new lightning conductor, a new and less obtrusive ladder for loft access and a roof alarm system.

On the Old Burial Ground , our Yew tree on the West side lost a large bough during high winds. We used the opportunity to manage the other trees- and we hope to prune the Irish Yew during the summer of 2022. The Parish Council (PC) cut the grass in September and Parishioners got together for another mowing later in the year. We are planning for the PC to programme in the two mowings from 2022.

We are continuing work on bicycle parking and improved access to and from the car park and around the Churchyard. The Churchwarden’s view is that given the priority of the roof work, we will still address the need for bicycle parking, but stop short of the full scheme prepared by the architect in 2020. The bigger project will remain in our longer term plan, but for the moment, we are aiming to provide bicycle parking spaces that will meet immediate needs.

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In November we received the Faculty approval for a new heating system to be installed in the Churchroom. We had already received planning approval from South Cambs for a system of solar panels (on the south facing gables) and an air source heat pump. At about the same time our existing gas boiler was condemned, so we had to hastily acquire some electric heaters as a stop-gap. The new heating system is being planned for installation around the time of the half term school holiday in February 2022 when the Churchroom bookings are usually light.

Through the few months leading up to Remembrance Day, the Churchwarden worked with a team led by Angela Brown to design and construct a structure to support a number of Remembrance banners around the north porch. Our insurers requested that we seek an architect’s advice. Our architect advised us to approach Andrew Firebrace and Partners, a firm of structural engineers who have worked with St John’s before. We implemented their recommendations – and a team made up of Adrian Wright, Dave Armstrong and Richard Oakes did the hard work of building the structure and hanging the banners. (Thanks and well done!) The project attracted wide interest, we saw a lot of visitors and were featured in the Cambridge Independent. Turnout at the Remembrance Service was excellent. Because of the frequency of COVID cases amongst schoolchildren, the uniform organisations remained outdoors for the duration of the Service.

The end of year saw a surge in COVID cases and a return for the moment to a booking system and suspension of refreshments. We are expect these restrictions to be short-lived.

Thanks to the the teams of stewards who have done excellent work welcoming worshippers and running the services. Stewards have had to face a number of changes in their duties over the year as COVID restrictions have come and gone.

Thanks to the team of volunteers: Dave Armstrong, Les Flack, the Bielby family, Andrew Cotton, Joe McWilliams and Dorothy Druitt who have helped maintain the Old Burial Ground and the Churchyard. Particular thanks go to Adrian Wright for his continuing commitment to maintenance and development in and around Church and for his oversight of the Churchroom.

Report compiled by Richard Stobart

ECO-CHURCH

Eco Church is a national initiative in which member Churches evaluate their environmental performance and share good practice with other Church fellowships, community groups and individuals. The scheme is administered by the Christian charity, A Rocha UK and provides member churches with a wealth of resources and access to a network of churches and individuals.

The Eco Church team comprising Dorothy Druitt, Kirsty Morris, Richard Stobart and Jane Williamson meets regularly to review progress and to discuss next steps in implementing our own environmental measures, both as a Church (through buildings and the materials we use) and as a community, through lifestyle decisions.

The Eco Church scheme uses a system of awards to recognise the progress Churches are making. We were delighted to receive the bronze award in June. We received some encouraging feedback. The assessors had checked our web site and particularly commended the coverage of Fairtrade. By the end of 2021 we had recognised that in a number of the assessment categories we had already achieved silver status while there are topics where we should be doing more. “Community and Global Engagement” – where we work with our local councils and communities – will need more time and effort.

On a slightly different note we have been discussing the implications of the Church of England’s continuing investments in fossil fuel exploration and production at both at national and Diocesan level. We believe that we should be making representations both locally and nationally.

Towards the end of the year planning started for an ‘Environment and Ecology Day’ to be held in 2022 and, with the funding and permissions for the new heating in the church room in place, we look forward to the work being completed early in the new year. In 2022 we also hope to apply for the silver award for St John’s, and to make an assessment of the Church’s carbon footprint. As we do the analysis for the Church as a whole we’re also looking forward

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to encouraging members of the St John’s community to think about assessing their own carbon footprints too.

Report compiled by Richard Stobart

ADMINISTRATION

After the closure of churches again at the beginning of 2021, due to rising Covid-19 cases, it was very exciting to be able to meet together again at the end of March 2021. In-person services were very popular, and a ticketing system was used to ensure that capacity was not breached. Paul Butler took study leave from May until September, during which time St John’s was safely overseen by the Churchwardens and the PCC. Paul returned in time for the run up to the Christmas period, where thankfully most Advent services were able to go ahead, despite the arrival of the omicron variant. There were one or two changes from the norm - Daisy the Donkey sent her apologies for the Crib Service, but thankfully Noah the Donkey stepped into the breach; and traditional candles at the Christingle were exchanged for glow sticks, in order to avoid masks being set aflame. Aside from this, the Parish Administrator was very excited by the introduction of ‘Church Suite’, which has made organising and overseeing the rota system much more straightforward.

Report compiled by Claire Kueh

MUSIC AT ST JOHNS

For the second year in succession we had to cancel our annual Carol Service. This year we had been working hard up to a couple of weeks before the event but it was decided that the sudden upsurge in Covid infections in December meant it would have been unwise to hold such a well-attended event.

In October we were all devastated to learn of the sudden death of Jane Randall. Jane was our longest serving chorister, having been a member of the choir when I took over back in the early seventies. We are thankful for all her years of service to music at St. John’s.

Report compiled by Michael Williamson

CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WORK

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

From April-July 2021, children in our parish mainly worshipped at Forest Church, which was run twice a month by Holli Bielby, with help from Fernanda Cathcart. We enjoyed a range of outdoors activity and worship as the weather got warmer and Covid restrictions were gradually lifted. These involved building towers, tasting and smelling foods blindfolded, and making flame mobiles for Pentecost. We were also able to enjoy communion outdoors during these sessions.

In August, several members of our congregation supported the Beaches Churches Together ‘Rumble on the Rec’, which was a day of activities in place of the regular Holiday Club. Younger members of our congregation enjoyed fantastic activities, singing and games while they found out about the story of the wise and foolish builders. Thank you to the Bielby family, and to Emma and Millie Cotton, for their support with this.

In September, we restarted inside children’s activities at St John’s on Sunday mornings. It was fantastic to bring younger and older generations together again, and it has been wonderful to see our children, some of whom don’t remember church before Covid, get used to being in church, and being so well welcomed by the rest of the congregation.

Kidschurch now takes place on the second Sunday of the month. We have two groups, one for preschool-Key stage 1 children, and one for Key stage 2-3 children. Children enjoy stories linked to the lectionary which is followed in church, and activities and crafts, before re-joining the congregation for communion. We have approximately 20 children who regularly attend Kidschurch, aged from 9 months- 18 years old.

In November, St John’s hosted activities for children during the Remembrance Day service. This was well attended, with 40 children, along with adults, staying to learn about ‘God making all things new’, and take part in activities including junk modelling and poppy sun catchers.

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In December, Ros Wright led us in the Nativity service, which was well attended by families and included a visit from Noah the Donkey! The church also hosted a Nativity Trail around the village, which culminated in a Christingle service in the church; thank you to Ros for organising this.

Report compiled by Kirsty Morris

CHILDREN’S EXPLORE EVENTS

It was still felt that we would be unable to hold a proper “Exploring Easter” event in 2021. However, by Remembrance Day restrictions were fewer and Kirsty Morris organised a very successful activity session for the children during the service, to explore the meaning of remembrance.

At Christmas it was decided to again hold a Christmas Trail around the village. A number of families and friends agreed to display a picture telling one part of the Christmas story. A trail sheet giving locations of the pictures was provided. Again, a number of families took part. Thanks are due to Kirsty for making all the arrangements with those providing the window displays, and for drawing up the village map. Craft packs on the Christmas theme were available to collect from the church throughout the day where there was a display of Christmas Nativities inside the Church. To round the day off a Christingle service was held at 4pm. About 20 families attended the service and the circle of (neon) candles around the church was a lovely conclusion.

Plans are being made to hold a joint Good Friday activity morning with the Baptists and Salvation Army in 2022.

Report compiled by Ros Wright

FOOTSTEPS

Footsteps toddler group restarted in September 2021, led by Sarah Edwards and Kirsty Morris, with Leanna Brierly joining us later in the term. We welcome babies and toddlers up to school age, with their parents and carers, to play with a range of toys and enjoy snack time together, with tea and coffee provided for adults. Recently, we have restarted singing at the end of the session again. We welcome, on average, 15 families each week.

At the start of 2020, we started ‘Baby Footsteps’ for pre-walkers with their parents or carers on a Friday morning, in response to lots of new babies around the village. This calm, quieter group has been popular mainly with new mums, and is a relaxed time with toys, refreshments, space to chat with other parents, and now singing.

Thank you to Emma Cotton, Alison Maddocks, Hilary Stobart and Fernanda Cathcart who help with these groups by making coffee and snacks and talking to parents. If anyone else would like to join our rota, even occasionally, do let us know!

Report compiled by Kirsty Morris

OUTREACH TO ADULTS

TUESDAY HOME GROUP

The Tuesday morning study group re-started in September to great joy to all its members. We meet on the 1[st] and 3[rd] Tuesday of the month at 9.30 in the church room. We are a mix of St Johns members and other Christian Women from the village. There is always plenty of coffee, fellowship and laughter. This term we have been studying “a life worth living" by Nicky Gumbel. A gentle look at Philippians which has prompted plenty of conversations.

This group is open to all and pre-schoolers are welcome to play alongside.

Report compiled by Sarah Edwards

VIRTUAL HOME GROUP

The Wednesday evening home group continued to meet on zoom during the summer term of 2021 before returning to meeting in person for the Autumn term of 2021 and Spring term of 2022. When we resumed meeting Waterbeach PCC – Annual Report 2021 7

in person we chose to gather in the Church in order to ensure appropriate spacing and covid compliance. It has been a wonderfully energizing experience to meet in person again and doubly good to meet in the Church buildings with all their history and sense of following in the footsteps of God's people through the ages. Particular thanks to Richard Stobart and Adrian Wright for co-ordinating the use of the Church for these sessions.

The Autumn and Spring terms started with social events to eat together and consider the topic we might want to study for the term. These socials, a garden tea in the summer and lunch in the Church Hall with windows open in January, incorporated additional family members and children.

During the Summer Term we used an LICC ( London Institute of Contemporary Christianity) resource called “Worshipping the God of All in All of Life”. Each of the studies was based around one of David’s Psalms. During the Autumn term we used a further LICC resource called "Living in the light of God's presence" about how God renewed and guided Ezekiel in his life and ministry. This Spring Term we have just finished a set of 4 studies of the book of Esther using material drawn from several resources - somehow sadly appropriate to be thinking about the challenges of standing up to and confronting someone who is threatening an entire nation.

We have now paused until after Easter to allow us to join the ‘Living in Love and Faith course during Lent’. We are looking forward to the added benefit of meeting with a wider group for this course. We are always delighted to welcome new members to the Home Group. We meet on the second and fourth Wednesday evenings of each month from 7:45pm until 9:15pm

Report by Mark & Alison Maddocks

MAKING SENSE

Making Sense returned in February 2021 and all sessions for the year were offered on Zoom.

In February and April, the political theologian Dr Stephen Backhouse presented two sessions on the political dimension of the book of Acts. In October, Stephen Backhouse returned for two sessions on the political theology of the Sermon on the Mount and Dr Ruth Perrin from Durham facilitated a session on intergenerational church. In November, we had a stimulating presentation from The Revd Dr Paul Weston on mission in conversation with the late Lesslie Newbigin. Our final session of the year was in December, when the Revd Dr Jeff Seif provided a session on the Jewish roosts of the Christian Faith.

Report by Paul Butler

PASTORAL CARE TEAM

The Pastoral Care Team is currently Paul Butler, Jane Oakes, Chris Barter and myself (Janet Glover). Following Covid visiting people in their homes has gradually resumed and we each have people we keep in touch with and see on a regular basis.

However, there are others in the church who also visit and offer help informally to members of the congregation and community which is valuable. Pastoral care and prayer for each other is something we can all offer as members of Christ’s family at St John’s and All Saints’ as we see there is a need and as we are able to help. This may be practical assistance, a visit or simply a listening ear. Often we hear of and respond more quickly to an immediate crisis in someone’s life but for many there is the hidden suffering and struggle from a longer, ongoing condition, disability, mental illness or just increasing frailty.

Please contact the pastoral team if you have a particular concern or if you would like prayer. We will always maintain confidentiality within the team.

Report compiled by the Revd Janet Glover

OTHER GROUPS AND CONCERNS

FAIRTRADE AND THE SREEPUR VILLAGE, BANGLADESH

St John’s is registered as a Fairtrade church and it remains an important part of our ethos and a key component of our Eco-church accreditation.

During Fairtrade Fortnight in 2021 we sent out a daily Fairtrade “snippet” as part of Paul’s daily mailings. Waterbeach PCC – Annual Report 2021 8

The St Johns Website has information about Fairtrade which is regularly updated:

https://stjohns-waterbeach.org.uk/fairtrade-fortnight/

As it was no longer possible to hold a Fairtrade stall after Sunday services, a new scheme was set up whereby a monthly order is placed with Traidcraft on behalf of any members of the congregation who would like to take part. They benefit from reduced prices and free delivery as the order is always above the £50 minimum.

https://www.traidcraftshop.co.uk/

If you would like to join the scheme, or if you want to find out more, please contact Dorothy Druitt or email - fairtrade@stjohns waterbeach.org.uk

The Sreepur Village was established in 1989 and is located 50 km north of Dhaka in rural Bangladesh. It is a refuge and safe haven for single mothers and their children who have been displaced from their homes whether following abuse and violence, the loss of a breadwinner in the family or natural disaster.

2021 in numbers:

628 mothers and children provided with a safe home and clothing
687,660 nutritious meals provided to mothers and children
6420 healthcare treatments at the village clinic and referrals to local hospitals
3000 sessions of vocational and life skill training for mothers
1897 hours of schooling for children (reduced because of Covid)
1698 hours of literacy classes for mothers
189 sessions of psychosocial counselling to mothers
135 hours of follow up by social workers for families who were safely reintegrated back into their communities
90 hours of swimming training for children

At St Johns our fundraising was restricted by the impact of Covid. We did however raise £160 from the sale of marmalades and preserves, £150 from a plant sale with additional individual donations from members of the congregation and ongoing sale of cards produced at the village.

If you would like to donate or to find out more information about the village please contact Dorothy Druitt on d.druitt@ntlworld.com

Report compiled by Dorothy Druitt

THE MELANESIAN MISSION

The Melanesian Mission UK, of which I am the Honorary Archivist, has been supported by the parish of Waterbeach for many years as one of its chosen charities. The Mission is indeed very grateful for this on-going commitment to pray for and assist Melanesia, and sometimes to welcome our brothers and sisters from the islands of the Western Pacific, especially the independent countries of Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. They are two of the three countries in the Anglican Province of Melanesia, the other being the French Territory of New Caledonia. The Lambeth Conference of Anglican bishops and their spouses from around the Anglican Communion was deferred from 2021 to 2022, but it is still not clear how many bishops and their spouses will attend in person, or whether it will be possible for some to participate online. Usually they also visit supporting and link dioceses, but this will not be possible in 2022 because of Covid 19. Our prayers are asked for the success of the Conference is spite of all the difficulties. It is due to take place in late July and early August. The arrival of Covid 19 may affect the possibility or desirability of the bishops from the Pacific attending in person.

Covid 19 until recently has been kept out of Solomon Islands and Vanuatu (formerly the New Hebrides), and in February Vanuatu still only had 7 cases and one recorded death from the virus. This was because of strict regulations about travel into and out of the country, and the general closing of its borders. This was also true until recently in Solomon Islands, but a sudden outbreak recently occurred which is spreading from the capital, Honiara, to other islands. Less than 1% of the population has been vaccinated and although some vaccines have arrived from Australia and elsewhere, communication with the most mountainous areas and isolated atolls makes distribution very difficult. There have been a number of deaths and much misinformation on social media, which

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has meant some people have been unwilling to be jabbed. The closing of borders has deeply affected the trade and commerce of the country, leading to food and other shortages, many problems for businesses and workers of all kinds, an increase in poverty and disease, overcrowded hospitals, and a widening gulf between the richer and poorer in society. Most recently rioting broke out in the capital, carried out mostly by disaffected and probably unemployed male youths, who caused much damage. The Government requested help from Australia to restore law and order, and it is possible that the visiting troops brought some Covid infection with them.

On top of all that, climate change is an issue, which is causing much concern, with the possibility of even fiercer cyclones and even tsunamis, as in Tonga recently, and of further abandonment or disappearance of low-lying islands. The Anglican Church of Melanesia has however a whole series of climate change reporting stations around the Solomons, from which information is passed to the Government about rising sea levels and changing weather patterns. The Melanesian Mission UK has now taken onto its staff as Care for Creation Officer a young doctoral student from Southampton University who has been involved in this programme, in order to continue to provide support and advice for those on the front-line in the islands, and keep parishes in this country aware of what is happening. There is therefore much need for our prayers and continuing support for the people who are suffering in Melanesia at the present time, the vast majority of whom are practising Christians. The Solomon Islands is about the same overall length as Great Britain, has approximately the same number of islands, and a population of about 600,000. We are united with them in Christ.

Report compiled by Brian Macdonald-Milne (Honorary Canon of the Provincial Cathedral of St Barnabas, Honiara Solomon

Islands)

TWINNING LINK WITH ST GILLES RC CHURCH AVRILLÉ

The civic link between the five villages of Waterbeach, Landbeach, Cottenham, Rampton and Willingham has been deeply affected by the outbreak of COVID 19 and all the travel restrictions which followed. The parallel Church link which the parish church of Avrillé has with Waterbeach and Landbeach Parish Churches has been similarly affected. However, I have sent greetings to our link person in Avrillé, Mme Marie-Thérèse Brec, and through her to the parish of St Gilles, which she has reciprocated. She writes in French, and here are some of her words from a message received after Christmas and translated into English :

I thank you for the good wishes which you have sent to me and also to our parish. I certainly wish to send mine in return. May 2022 liberate us, and quickly bring us better days. In recent times, I have read in the Press here various articles about an exceptional man, the Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu. He worked for unity, and is such an example. We are united in Christ.

We hope that visits to and from Avrillé will recommence as soon as the Covid 19 pandemic with its variants has diminished or ceased, and thus make it safe for us to resume our mutual contacts, which have been so fruitful over the years.

Report compiled by Brian Macdonald-Milne

FLOWER GUILD

It has been another quiet year for the flower ladies due to covid restrictions.

We have only arranged for a couple of services (wedding and funeral) and also for Harvest festival and Christmas.

Hopefully 2022 will be a better year as we now start again with the usual rota and festivals although as yet we have no weddings in the pipeline.

I would like to say a big THANK YOU to all those who continue to contribute either financially or by giving their time on a regular basis without which there would be no flowers in church.

If you would like to join our friendly group or know someone who might be interested we would love to hear from you. You do not have to have great expertise or experience and will be able to work alongside one of the regulars until you feel confident to branch out on your own.

If you are interested in finding out more, please contact Chris Armstrong 01223 861586

Report compiled by Chris Armstrong

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THE FRIENDS OF ST JOHN’S

Once again our AGM and Annual Dinner did not take place due to continued covid restrictions. The committee kept in contact through 2021 but we did not have our full committee meetings.

The usual Christmas newsletter and Christmas card were sent to members to keep them informed of the situation.

We have as yet not made any further decisions about a future project for the Friends but hope to have some suggestions to present to the members when we are able to meet.

It is hoped that we will be able to hold our AGM and Dinner on 14[th] May 2022.

Report compiled by Ros Wright

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

We went in to 2021 with a degree of optimism that people would be able to return to their way of life pre pandemic. However, in our financial planning we did anticipate a shortfall over the year and, as you will see within the financial statements below, with our general income being insufficient to meet our costs, we have seen a deterioration in our restricted funds.

With other resources being available we have been able to complete the lighting project and undertake some investigation into the options for and viability of improvements to bicycle provision during the year, opportunities for further projects is likely to be more challenging during 2022.

In terms of our unrestricted funds, and the general fund specifically, the PCC understands the need to work towards our income at least meeting our costs, and over time, address the deficit position that has arisen, this currently stands at £11,671 on the general fund.

There will be two key priorities during 2022. Firstly, the PCC will be reviewing all expenses to ensure our cost base is kept to a minimum. However, like all of us personally, the effects of cost of living increases and especially the ongoing rise in the cost of utilities will cause some challenges.

Secondly, we will be talking to the church family about increases in planned giving. This will include asking existing givers to review their gift and make any increase they can, while at the same time recruiting new members of the church family to sign up to the Parish Giving Scheme or other schemes such as Give As You Earn or the Charities Aid Foundation.

The PCC is currently planning a celebration and re-commitment day when we hope the church family will come together, celebrate the ministry of the church in Waterbeach and reflect prayerfully on the financial commitment individuals are able to make to St John's.

In terms of both addressing the deficit across our unrestricted funds and the anticipated works that will arise as a result of the quinquennial inspection that is due this year, the financial support offered by our church family will be key in 2022.

SUMMARY FINANCIAL REPORT

As we emerge from the pandemic and reflect on the challenges we have faced over the last two years, we should take a moment to reflect on the generosity of the members of St John's and the wider community, and also the skill and experience of my predecessor in keeping a watchful eye of the parish finances.

We made a conscious decision not to have an appeal in 2021, but we still received a number of very generous donations that ensured my first year as Treasurer was as comfortable as it could have been in the circumstances. But it has not been easy and with the global energy crisis starting to bite, the continued pressure on income as we have guardedly re-opened, coupled with rising costs we have experienced an in year shortfall on our general fund of £3,854 meaning our overall deficit for the day to day running of our church has risen to £11,671.

Although our day-to-day finances remain under pressure, and the PCC are very focused on taking steps to address this, our investments have continued to perform well in 2021. While this means our overall financial position remains in reasonably rude health we must not become complacent. Even assuming an average uplift in giving of 20% in 2022, we are forecasting a shortfall in income versus expenditure of c. £6,000. With energy Waterbeach PCC – Annual Report 2021 11

costs showing no signs of abating in the near term and the consequences on financial markets as a result of the conflict in Ukraine not known, we need to adopt a cautious approach.

Report compiled by Andrew Cotton

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES

Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees (who are the members of the PCC) to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the charity's financial activities during the year and of its financial position at the end of the year. In preparing financial statements giving a true and fair view, the trustees are required to:

select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
state whether applicable Accounting Standards and Statements of Recommended Practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the charity and which enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

USE OF VOLUNTEERS

The text of this report shows just how much the church is dependent upon volunteers for its work. This is a matter that cannot be quantified with any degree of certainty.

INVESTMENT POLICY

Some funds that are held for long term purposes are held as shares in the appropriate CBF funds. Other cash deposits are placed in CBF deposit accounts.

GRANT-MAKING POLICY

In recent years the church, via the income from the Cup Trust, has supported the work of Waterbeach and Landbeach Action for Youth. However, no funds have been moved to these groups in 2021. The income received from the Cup Trust in 2021 will support the Waterbeach and Landbeach Action for Youth in 2022.

In 2021, we gave a total of £1,070 to four charities – the Melanesian Mission, Sreepur Village, the Amos Trust and the RBL. It is the intention of the PCC to increase this total sum in the future once income permits.

RISK MANAGEMENT

The PCC is aware of the risks involved in its operation and takes appropriate steps to minimise them. In particular, it has a well-developed policy for dealing with children and vulnerable adults.

RESERVES POLICY

Because of the substantial support available to the PCC from the Ecclesiastical Charity, the PCC does not seek to maintain significant reserves. Any funds temporarily in surplus are generally earmarked for future use. It is the policy of the PCC to invest any surplus balances with the CBF Church of England Deposit Fund.

Position _____

Signed

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ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, WATERBEACH

DETAILED (UNAUDITED) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 2021

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE PCC OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, WATERBEACH FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31[ST] , 2021

This reports on the accounts of the Trustees for the year ended 31 December 2021 is in respect of an examination carried out under the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 and s145 of the Charities Act 2011.

Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner

The Charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under Section 142(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an Independent Examination is required.

Having satisfied myself that the PCC is not subject to audit under Charity Law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:

examine the accounts under Section 145 of the 2011 Act;
follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners in Section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of Independent Examiner's Report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission.

An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the PCC and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in a full audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statements below.

Independent Examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements

• to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and

• to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the methods and principles of the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) effective 1 January 2015) have not been met; or

(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

……………………………………

Matthew Pettifer FCA Staffords Chartered Accountants

Unit 1, Cambridge House, Camboro Business Park, Oakington Road, Girton, CAMBRIDGE CB3 0QH

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The Parochial Church Council of St John the Evangelist, Waterbeach Statement of Financial Activities incorporating the Income and Expenditure Account For the year ended 31 December 2021

TOTAL INCOME TOTAL EXPENDITURE Unrealised gains/(losses) on investment assets in year Funds transferred in year 3 4 INCOME FROM Donations & legacies Other trading activities Income from investments Other incoming resources Note EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Raising funds Other expenses NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) BEFORE UNREALISED GAINS ON INVESTMENT ASSETS NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Balances brought forward at 1 January 2021 BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD AT 31 DECEMBER 2021 7	Unrestricted Funds £ 62,237 67,225 349 340 55,258 2,295 103 4,581 64,241 - 2,984 ( 4,988 ) ( 4,299 ) ( 3,977 ) ( 8,276 )	Restricted Funds £ 103,488 89,816 - ( 340) 99,439 - 4,049 - 89,629 - 187 13,672 13,332 26,859 40,191	Endowment Funds £ 126 - 10,585 - - - 126 - - - - 126 10,711 62,559 73,270	Total Funds 2021 £ 165,851 157,041 10,934 - 154,697 2,295 4,278 4,581 153,870 - 3,171 8,810 19,744 85,441 105,185	Total Funds 2020 £ 110,121 1,468 2,712 4,198	Total Funds 2020 £ 110,121 1,468 2,712 4,198
						118,499 108,613 207 2,964
						111,784
						2,851 - 6,715
						9,566 75,875
						85,441

The notes on pages 17 to 25 form part of the financial statements

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The Parochial Church Council of St John the Evangelist, Waterbeach Balance Sheet As at 31 December 2021

Note Net Current Assets TOTAL NET ASSETS 17 Fixed Assets Fixtures & fittings Fixed Asset Investments 8 9 Current Assets Debtors and prepayments Fairtrade Stock Cash at bank and in hand 10 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 11 FUNDS Unrestricted funds Revaluation reserve Total Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds	2021 £ £ 46,555 27,845 105,185 105,185 1,418 75,922 77,340 31,686 65 14,804 ( 18,710) ( 11,019 ) 2,743 ( 8,276 ) 40,191 73,270	2020 £ £ 1,478 64,997 66,475 12,256 43 22,806 35,105 ( 16,139) 18,966 85,441 85,441 ( 6,371 ) 2,394 ( 3,977 ) 26,859 62,559

The notes on pages 17 to 25 form part of the financial statements

Approved by the Parochial Church Council on 24th April 2022 and signed on its behalf by:

Andrew Cotton (Treasurer)

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The Parochial Church Council of St John the Evangelist, Waterbeach NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 December 2021

1 Legal Form

The Parochial Church Council is a corporate body established by the Church of England and operates under the Parochial Church Powers Measure 1956 as currently amended and the Church Representation Rules as currently amended. The Church Wardens Measure 2001 is also applicable. The church is a registered charity registered in England and Wales number 1193952. The financial statements are presented in Sterling, which is the functional currency.

2 Accounting Policies

The principal accounting policies adopted, judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows:

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006, together with FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard Applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland and Statement of Recommended Practice Accounting and Reporting by Charities FRS 102 (2019).

Waterbeach PCC meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for investment properties which are shown at market value.

Going Concern Basis

The PCC considers that the going concern basis is appropriate as they consider the reserves levels and expected giving and other income to be at sufficient levels to ensure that the PCC can meet its financial obligations for the next 12 to 18 months and on that basis the PCC is a going concern. There are no material uncertainties about the PCC's ability to continue.

Financial Reporting Standard 102: reduced disclosure exemptions

The PCC has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemption in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by FRS 102.

The requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows.

Funds

General funds represent the funds of the PCC that are not subject to any restrictions regarding their use and are available for application on the general purposes of the PCC. Funds designated for a particular purpose by the PCC are also unrestricted.

The accounts include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible by law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body nor those that are informal gatherings of Church members.

Income

Income is recognised when the PCC has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the item(s) of income have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Voluntary income and capital sources

collections are recognised when received by or on behalf of the PCC.
Income tax recoverable on covenants or gift aid donations is recognised when income is recognised.
Funds raised by the groups and similar activities are accounted for gross.

Other income

rental income from the letting of the church premises is recognised when the rental is due.
although all fees for weddings and funerals pass through the church accounts, only those fees due to the PCC are recognised in these accounts.
Income from investments
Interest entitlements are accounted for as they accrue.

Gains and losses on investments

Realised gains or losses are recognised when investments are sold.
Unrealised gains or losses are accounted for on revaluation of investments at 31 December.

Grant income

Grant income is recognised when the PCC is legally entitled to the income and it can be measured with reasonable certainty.

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Income cont.

Legacy income

for legacies entitlement is taken as the earlier of the date on which either: the PCC is aware that probate has been granted, the estate has been finalised and notification has been made by the Executors to the Trust that a distribution will be made, or when a distribution is received from the Estate. Receipt of a legacy, in whole or in part, is only considered probable when the amount can be measured reliably.

Resources expended

Grants

Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, if that award creates a binding obligation on the PCC.
Activities directly relating to the work of the Church
The diocesan ministry share is accounted for when payable. Any ministry share unpaid at 31 December is accounted for in these accounts as an operational (though not a legal) liability and is shown as a creditor in the Balance Sheet.
The PCC considers that there is only one main activity - that of running the church. Therefore no further analysis of church activities has been made in the accounts.

Fixed Assets

Consecrated property and movable church furnishings

Consecrated and beneficed property is not included in the accounts in accordance with s.10(2)(a) and (c) of the Charities Act 2011.
Moveable church furnishings held by the Vicar and Churchwardens of special trust for the PCC, and which require a faculty for disposal, are accounted as inalienable property unless consecrated.
All expenditure incurred during the year on consecrated or benefice buildings, whether maintenance of improvement, is written off as expenditure in the SOFA and separately disclosed.

Other fixtures, fittings and office equipment

Equipment used within the Church premises is depreciated on a straight line basis over 5 years. Individual items of equipment with a purchase price of £1,000 or less are written off when the asset is acquired.
A shed was purchased for storage in the Churchyard. This has an estimated useful life of 25 years and will be depreciated over that period on a straight line basis.

Stocks

Stocks held for the gift shop and book shop are shown at the lower of cost and net realisable value.

Current Assets

Amounts owing to the PCC as 31 December in respect of fees, rents or other income are shown as debtors less provisions for amounts that may prove uncollectable.
Short terms deposits include cash held on deposit with either the CBF Church of England Funds or at the Bank.

Creditors and provisions

Creditors and provisions are recognised when the PCC has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.

Pension costs

The PCC contributes to an Auto-Enrolment pension scheme on behalf of its employees. This is a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions are accounted for when payable.

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The Parochial Church Council of St John the Evangelist, Waterbeach NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 December 2021

3 Income from: Unrestricted Funds £ Total income Donations & legacies Tax efficient planned giving Income tax recovered Other planned giving Other giving (CAF, GAYE) Collections at Services Sundry donations Donations - COVID appeal Gift Aid recovered - COVID appeal Donations from first footsteps Making Sense income Grants 39,595 9,154 600 3,000 1,287 180 - - 1,442 55,258 62,237 Other trading activities Traidcraft stall Church Room lettings Sales of books Fees - 728 - 1,567 2,295 Income from investments Dividends Interest Received 71 32 103 Other incoming resources Ministry share rebate HMRC Job Retention Scheme Insurance claims Miscellaneous income 535 - 2,256 1,790 4,581 - -	Restricted Endowment Total Total Funds Funds Funds 2021 Funds 2020 £ £ £ £ 273 - 39,868 34,815 - - 9,154 8,968 - - 600 600 10,000 - 13,000 - 103 - 1,390 1,195 6 - 186 1,694 - - - 8,991 - - - 1,773 - 69 115 - 285 60 - 90,145 51,910 - 154,697 110,121 103,488 126 165,851 118,499 - - - 180 - - 728 575 - - - 27 - - 1,567 686 - - 2,295 1,468 4,047 125 4,243 4,136 2 1 35 62 4,049 126 4,278 4,198 - - 535 618 - - - 2,094 - - 2,256 - - - 1,790 - - - 4,581 2,712 69 285 88,703 99,439	Restricted Endowment Total Total Funds Funds Funds 2021 Funds 2020 £ £ £ £ 273 - 39,868 34,815 - - 9,154 8,968 - - 600 600 10,000 - 13,000 - 103 - 1,390 1,195 6 - 186 1,694 - - - 8,991 - - - 1,773 - 69 115 - 285 60 - 90,145 51,910 - 154,697 110,121 103,488 126 165,851 118,499 - - - 180 - - 728 575 - - - 27 - - 1,567 686 - - 2,295 1,468 4,047 125 4,243 4,136 2 1 35 62 4,049 126 4,278 4,198 - - 535 618 - - - 2,094 - - 2,256 - - - 1,790 - - - 4,581 2,712 69 285 88,703 99,439
		110,121
		180 575 27 686
		1,468
		4,136 62
		4,198
		618 2,094 - -
		2,712
		118,499

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For the year ended 31 December 2021

Charitable Activities: Church Running Costs Ministry share 40,045 Associate vicar's expenses 1,159 Associate vicar's stipend supplement - Church insurance 3,728 Church utility bills 3,707 Church maintenance 3,111 Major repairs 2,820 Upkeep of services 497 Upkeep of Churchyard 880 COVID specific expenditure - Missionary and Charitable giving 900 Making Sense costs - Hall running costs 160 Hall major repairs - Salaries, wages and honoraria 5 7,070 Support costs 164 Education and Training costs - Children's work - 64,241 Total expenditure Unrestricted Funds 4 Expenditure on 67,225 Expenditure on Raising funds Traidcraft stall Other resources expended Church administration Credit card and other charges Depreciation Miscellaneous expenditure 2,979 5 - - 2,984 - -	- 444 19,419 - - 3,806 64,496 430 - - - 589 48 - - - 110 287 89,629 Restricted Funds 89,816 - - 125 2 60 - 187	- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Endowment Funds - - - - - - - -	40,045 1,603 19,419 3,728 3,707 6,917 67,316 927 880 - 900 589 208 - 7,070 164 110 287 153,870 Total Funds 2021 157,041 - - 3,104 7 60 - 3,171	40,138 2,487 19,195 3,651 2,062 2,693 14,494 547 240 746 2,510 140 656 10,649 8,240 107 3 55 Total Funds 2020
				108,613
				207
				207
				2670 28 51 216
				2,965
				111,785

Total expenditure

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5 Staff Costs & Transactions with PCC Members Wages and salaries Pension costs	7,070 2021 £ 6,864 206	2020 £ 8,034 206
		8,240

The PCC had one part time employee during the year (2020: two).

No employee received emoluments which exceeded £60,000.

During the year five PCC members were paid a total of £3,320 in expenses (2020: three members paid £3,414). These expenses were mainly those for the Associate Vicar. Other PCC members were reimbursed for amounts expended on purchases for the Church.

6 Comparatives for the Statement of Financial Activities

Unrestricted Funds £ TOTAL EXPENDITURE Unrealised losses on investment assets in year INCOME FROM Donations & legacies Other trading activities Income from investments Other incoming resources TOTAL INCOME 60,366 1,441 2,712 140 64,659 64,275 157 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Raising funds Other expenses 61,163 207 2,905 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) AND NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS BEFORE TRANSFERS 384 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Balances brought forward at 1 January 2020 541 ( 4,732 ) BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD AT 31 DECEMBER 2020 ( 4,191 )	Restricted Endowment Total Funds Funds Funds 2020 £ £ £ 49,755 - 110,121 27 - 1,468 - - 2,712 4,058 - 4,198 53,840 - 118,499 47,510 - 111,785 - 2,694 2,851 47,450 - 108,613 - - 207 60 - 2,965 6,330 - 6,714 6,330 2,694 9,565 20,742 59,865 75,875 27,072 62,559 85,440	Restricted Endowment Total Funds Funds Funds 2020 £ £ £ 49,755 - 110,121 27 - 1,468 - - 2,712 4,058 - 4,198 53,840 - 118,499 47,510 - 111,785 - 2,694 2,851 47,450 - 108,613 - - 207 60 - 2,965 6,330 - 6,714 6,330 2,694 9,565 20,742 59,865 75,875 27,072 62,559 85,440
		118,499 108,613 207 2,965
		111,785
		2,851 6,714 9,565 75,875
		85,440

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7 Analysis of Net Assets by Fund

Fund Balance 8 Tangible fixed assets At 31 December 2021 At 31 December 2021 At 31 December 2020 ( 8,276 ) 40,191 12,759 4,230 11,341 4,230 1,478 - Fixed Assets Current Assets Current Liabilities Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds £ £ 4,205 - 6,229 40,191 ( 18,710 ) - Cost At 1 January 2021 Additions in year General Church Room 12,759 4,230 - - Depreciation At 1 January 2021 Charge for the year 11,281 4,230 60 - Net Book Value At 31 December 2021 1,418 -	73,270 433 433 - Endowment Funds £ 73,135 135 - ( Education 433 - 433 - -	105,185 17,422 16,004 1,478 Total £ 77,340 46,555 18,710 ) Total £ 17,422 - 15,944 60 1,418

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The Parochial Church Council of St John the Evangelist, Waterbeach NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 December 2021

9 Fixed Asset Investments

All investments are held as shares in the CBF Investment Fund

Number of shares Market Value at 31 December 2021 Market Value at 31 December 2020 10 Debtors: amounts falling due within one year Income Tax recoverable Prepayments & accrued income Other debtors 11 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Accrued accountancy charges Sundry creditors and accruals	Unrestricted Funds 119 2,787 2,438	2021 £ 1,357 6,304 24,025 31,686 18,710 Restricted Funds Endowment Funds - 3,123 - 73,135 - 62,559 2021 £ 660 18,050	2020 £ 3,279 5,953 3,024 12,256 16,139 Total 3,242 75,922 64,997 2020 £ 630 15,509

12 Capital Commitments

At the year end, an EcoChurch project to install a heat pump and solar panels in the Church Room was in progress. This involves a significant contractual commitment estimated at £23,000 (including VAT) for 2022. This is covered by a grants from South Cambridgeshire District Council (funds received during 2021); the Waterbeach Ecclesiastical Charity; and from the Listed Places of Worship Scheme where VAT can be recovered.

13 The Waterbeach Ecclesiastical Charity

The Waterbeach Ecclesiastical Charity is an independent charity whose trustees are the Priest-in-Charge and Churchwardens ex officio.

14 Sunday School Fund

Ely Diocesan Board of Finance holds funds as Custodian Trustee on behalf of the Sunday School. The capital cannot be accessed but the income can be spent by the Sunday School – as determined by Vicar and the Churchwardens. Accordingly this endowment fund is excluded from the PCC accounts as the monies are not controlled by the PCC.

15 Independent Examiner's remuneration

The independent Examiner’s fee for the examination of the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2021 amounts to £660 including VAT and is included in Church Administration.

16 Related Party Transactions

There are no transactions with related parties requiring disclosure.

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The Parochial Church Council of St John the Evangelist, Waterbeach NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 December 2021

17 Fund Movements

Balance b/f £ ( 3,977) 26,859 62,559 Total Unrestricted Funds General Fund Dimock Bequest Revaluation of Dimock Bequest Book of Remembrance ( 7,817 ) 1,124 2,394 322 Restricted Funds Associate Vicar Chancel Fund Children and families minister Cycle racks Education Fabric Footsteps Heating fund Kempe window fund Lighting project Making sense Old Churchyard Organ Bursary Sound system fund Special collections Youth Worker - 2,076 12,781 2,440 1,422 3,778 806 - 312 ( 2,661 ) 388 - 340 5,000 81 96 85,441 Endowment Funds Cup Trust Revaluation of Cup Trust Chancel (Endowment) Revaluation of Chancel Fund Fen Road Revaluation of Fen Road 1,423 55,461 105 4,197 50 1,323	Incoming resources £ 62,237 103,487 - 62,131 - 71 35 19,418 - - - 2,357 10,200 86 16,110 - 53,175 450 - - - - 1,691 165,724 - - - - - -	Outgoing resources Gains / (losses) on investments £ £ 67,225 349 89,815 -( - 10,711 66,325 - - - 900 349 - - 19,418 - - - - - 4,071 - 1,228 - 3,867 - ( 68 - 7,246 - - - 53,227 - 690 - - - - -( - - - - - - 157,040 11,060 - - - 9,764 - - - 741 - - - 206	Fund transfers Balance c/f £ £ 340(8,276) 340 ) 40,191 - 73,270 340 ( 11,671 ) - 1,124 - 1,914 - 357 - - - 2,076 - 12,781 1,631 - - 2,551 1,631 ) 8,480 - 824 - 8,864 - 312 -( 2,713 ) - 148 - - 340 ) - - 5,000 - 81 - 1,787 - 105,185 - 1,423 - 65,225 - 105 - 4,938 - 50 - 1,529	Balance c/f £ ( 11,671 ) 1,124 1,914 357

Unrestricted funds

General Fund This fund represents the main income and expenditure for the church during the year. The trustees are aware that this fund remains in deficit and, now that COVID restrictions are being lifted, will be setting a budget to reduce this over the medium term.

Dimock Bequest Fund

Book of Remembrance Fund

This is a fund that has been designated by the PCC. The capital comes from a legacy left to the Church many years ago which has been invested in CBF units. The income from dividends and interest are used for occasional projects within the church.

The fees charged by the PCC for names in the Book of Remembrance are used to contribute to the maintenance of the churchyard.

Restricted funds Associated Vicar Fund The PCC is paying to the Diocesan Board of Finance a sum of money to provide increased hours for our Associate Vicar, Paul Butler, to work full time in the parish. All the costs of this are provided by the Waterbeach Ecclesiastical Charity.

Chancel Fund

The accumulated income from an endowment to be used for repairs to the Chancel.

Waterbeach PCC 2021 Annual Report

The Parochial Church Council of St John the Evangelist, Waterbeach NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 December 2021

17 Fund Movements (cont.)

Children and Families Minister Fund	The PCC has appointed a Children and Families Minister to enhance our work with this group. Income
	comes from donations from the congregation and two grants, one from the Ely Diocesan Mission Fund
	and the other from the Ministry of Defence in recognition of work to be done in the new developments to
	the north of the village.
Cycle Racks Fund	The PCC has received a grant from South Cambridgeshire District to install cycle racks in the
	churchyard. The grant was received in 2020 and expenditure is planned in 2021
Education Fund	The accumulated income from the Waterbeach Sunday School Fund.
Fabric Fund	Funds given by donors specifically for the upkeep and improvement of the fabric of the Parish
	Church.
Footsteps Fund	The activities of the Footsteps group are described on page 5 of the report. Funds raised and spent by
	them are identified in a separate restricted fund.
Lighting Project Fund	The PCC has upgraded the lighting in church. The project completed during 2021. Income is from
	grants from the Ecclesiastical Charity. We also received funds from the Listed Places of Worship scheme
	(LPOW) to cover the VAT, there is a final LPOW claim to be made in 2022.
Making Sense Fund	this is funds expended on and donations received at a series of lectures presented on Sunday
	evenings. Over the longer term this fund is expected to break even.
Old Churchyard Fund	the PCC has received various grants and donations for planting and maintaining the Old Churchyard in
	Station Road.
Kempe Window Fund	The west window of the church has substantially renovated with the help of the Friends of St. John’s and
	the Kempe Society. The total cost was covered by grants from these bodies and by recovery of VAT
	through the LPW grant scheme. It is intended to repay the surplus to the Friends.
Organ Bursary Fund	A member of the congregation has made a donation to set up this fund which is to support young
	organists who are playing in church.
Sound System Fund	This is a fund set up following the donation by a member of the congregation. Funds are to be
	used for enhancements to the church sound system.
Special Collections Fund	This represents funds raised by church members for various charitable purposes and which are passed
	directly on to the organisation involved.
Youth Worker Fund	Funds received from the Cup Trust (see below) are used to support the WAY project.
Endowment funds (all held by the Ely	Diocesan Board of Finance as custodian trustee)
Cup Trust	Income from this is paid into the Youth Worker Fund (see above).
Chancel Fund	The endowment that provides income for the maintenance and repair of the Chancel.
Fen Road Mission Hall Fund	Provides a small income for the general purposes of the PCC.

Funds in all the above endowments are held as units in the CBF Investment fund.

Transfers between funds

The balance of £340 was transferred from the Organ Bursary to the General Fund, on agreement between the PCC and the donor.

Funds in deficit

The PCC expect that the small deficit on the restricted Lighting fund will be cleared within the next 12 months with a LPOW grant.

The general fund remains in deficit, however the PCC are working to reduce this deficit and are confident that they will be able to in the short to mid term future.

Waterbeach PCC 2021 Annual Report

ST JOHN THE EV ANGE LIST, WATERBEA CH

ANNUAL REPORT 2021

CONTENTS

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

OUR VISION

OUR ETHICAL AND FAIR TRADE POLICY

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

ASSOCIATE VICAR’S REPORT

DEANERY SYNOD

CHURCH WARDENS’ REPORT

ECO-CHURCH

ADMINISTRATION

MUSIC AT ST JOHNS

CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WORK

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

CHILDREN’S EXPLORE EVENTS

FOOTSTEPS

OUTREACH TO ADULTS

TUESDAY HOME GROUP

VIRTUAL HOME GROUP

MAKING SENSE

PASTORAL CARE TEAM

OTHER GROUPS AND CONCERNS

FAIRTRADE AND THE SREEPUR VILLAGE, BANGLADESH

https://stjohns-waterbeach.org.uk/fairtrade-fortnight/

https://www.traidcraftshop.co.uk/

2021 in numbers:

THE MELANESIAN MISSION

TWINNING LINK WITH ST GILLES RC CHURCH AVRILLÉ

FLOWER GUILD

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

SUMMARY FINANCIAL REPORT

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES

USE OF VOLUNTEERS

INVESTMENT POLICY

GRANT-MAKING POLICY

RISK MANAGEMENT

RESERVES POLICY

ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, WATERBEACH

DETAILED (UNAUDITED) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 2021

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE PCC OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, WATERBEACH FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31[ST] , 2021

Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner

Independent Examiner's statement

Matthew Pettifer FCA Staffords Chartered Accountants

The Parochial Church Council of St John the Evangelist, Waterbeach Statement of Financial Activities incorporating the Income and Expenditure Account For the year ended 31 December 2021

The Parochial Church Council of St John the Evangelist, Waterbeach Balance Sheet As at 31 December 2021

The Parochial Church Council of St John the Evangelist, Waterbeach NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 December 2021

1 Legal Form

2 Accounting Policies

Basis of preparation

Going Concern Basis

Financial Reporting Standard 102: reduced disclosure exemptions

Funds

Income

Voluntary income and capital sources

Other income

Gains and losses on investments

Grant income

The Parochial Church Council of St John the Evangelist, Waterbeach NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 December 2021

Income cont.

Resources expended

Grants

Fixed Assets

Stocks

Current Assets

Creditors and provisions

Pension costs

The Parochial Church Council of St John the Evangelist, Waterbeach NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 December 2021

The Parochial Church Council of St John the Evangelist, Waterbeach NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The Parochial Church Council of St John the Evangelist, Waterbeach NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 December 2021

6 Comparatives for the Statement of Financial Activities

The Parochial Church Council of St John the Evangelist, Waterbeach NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 December 2021

The Parochial Church Council of St John the Evangelist, Waterbeach NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 December 2021

9 Fixed Asset Investments

12 Capital Commitments

13 The Waterbeach Ecclesiastical Charity

14 Sunday School Fund

15 Independent Examiner's remuneration