**MANCHESTER CATHEDRAL COUNTRY HOME** **132nd Annual Report** **1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022** 299 Longhurst Lane, Mellor, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 5PP Telephone: 0161 427 1893 Email: mellorcountryhou@btconnect.com **Over a century of country holidays for low income families and individuals** **who would otherwise not have a holiday** Page 1 **REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 241153** ## **MANCHESTER CATHEDRAL COUNTRY HOME** President Committee of Management ( Charity Trustees ) Honorary Chair Honorary Secretary Honorary Treasurer Honorary Assistant Secretary (Fabric) Trustees (as at 31 March 2022) Independent Examiner Bankers The Very Revd Rogers Govender Dean of Manchester Mr I Simpson Mrs P Heywood Mr D Adamson Mr D Adamson Mr I Simpson Mrs D Mather Mr M Mather Mrs S Adamson Ms S Cunningham Mrs P Heywood Ms K Clark Ms S J Aimson Mr B M Wilson Mr D Adamson Ms L Attenborough Iv Lions Accountants The Courtyard Earl Road Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, SK8 6GN The Royal Bank of Scotland St Ann Street Manchester, M60 2SS Page 2 ## **MANCHESTER CATHEDRAL COUNTRY HOME** TRUSTEES REPORT YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2022 ## Administrative details ## Charity Name & Registered Charity Number The Charity's name is the Manchester Cathedral Country Home. It is also known locally as Mellor Country House. ## Trustees There shall be not less than two nor more than four holding Trustees. The following individuals served as holding Trustees during the year: Ian Simpson (Chair) David Adamson Margaret Powell ## Structure, governance and management The governing document of the Charity is a Deed of Trust dated 19 April 1919 as varied by a 1996 Deed of 1996 Deed in part by a Resolution dated the 20th July 1996. The area of benefit covers the cities of Manchester and Salford. The charitable object is for the provision of a holiday home for persons of either sex dwelling in Greater Manchester , Salford & Stockport and whether members of the Church of England or not. The Holiday Home is under the general direction, management and control of a Committee of Management ( Charity Trustees ) assisted by volunteers in running fund raising events. ## **Reserves:** The Charity maintains a level of reserves sufficient to enable it to operate for a period of twelve months without twelve months without significant income. Each year the charity trustees review the income and prepare a fund raising strategy. Page 3 ## **MANCHESTER CATHEDRAL COUNTRY HOME** ## - Achievement and performance a report by the Chair What a year this has been!!! The Covid-19 pandemic protocols wreaked havoc with this charity as I am sure it must have done with many others. Strict observance of the rules was an absolute necessity, but being a provider of shared facilities meant we were affected more than most. It was impossible to implement the requirements for Covid safety purposes, so our doors had to remain closed for most of the year. Despite the restrictive circumstances, the Charity was still able to welcome 168 visitors (46 of whom were children) in the limited time we were open. A local ladies' group and working parties from Royal London Insurance and the Rotary E Club of Greater Manchester & Cheshire provided much needed assistance in grounds maintenance, for which the Charity was very grateful. The expense of maintaining the Home itself whilst keeping the charges for staying there as low as possible is a constant balancing act. I cannot stress enough just how important our voluntary donations and fund-raising activities are. In this particularly stressful year donations exceeded £23,000, which is an exceptional figure, boosted massively by a payment of £13,807.55 from the Estate of Jean Buckley. The list of donations is shown on page 8. I would just like to give special thanks to John Woodward; this gentleman went to Spain to mend a unique window for a friend and asked him to make a donation to the home in return for his services. Our two large annual fund raising events, the plant sale and the Christmas tree sale both went ahead, although not without the added difficulties caused by Covid. The usual indoor refreshments had to replaced with takeaways. The Christmas tree sale was a great success, with many volunteers giving up their time to deliver the trees. The introduction of the ability to make orders online was another step forward and helped to increase sales. Thank you to all our volunteers who put so much effort into making these events such a success - the Charity raised £13,405.82 from them. The lifting of the Covid restrictions meant that the Charity was able to return to the Etihad Stadium. The team raised £2,329.98; we are looking forward to raising much more in the year to 31/3/23, as this is now becoming an important income stream as we plan for the future. Grateful thanks for everyone for giving up so much of their time. In addition to all the usual on-going annual expenditure attributed to the maintenance of an old building, it is worth mentioning that there were two exceptional costs this year, being the installation of a new fire alarm system and control panel and the re-guttering of the house front. Within the grounds, 4 large trees had to be felled. Two large quality gazebos and some garden furniture were purchased. We constantly seek to upgrade and improve the building itself and the range of facilities we can offer to the families staying with us. In carrying out this work and making forward plans, the management committee is keen to retain the unique family atmosphere and relaxed surroundings that our visitors value so much. The constant support, time and effort that the management committee provides to help this small but essential charity in our needy times is a constant reminder of our need to outreach. I am looking forward to the following year with confidence and enthusiasm in the hope that we can help more families to come and enjoy the benefit of countryside holidays. Ian Simpson Chairman Page 4 ## **MANCHESTER CATHEDRAL COUNTRY HOME** |**01/04/20 to**
**31/03/21**
**Receipts**
**£**
18,733.12
Subscriptions & Donations
25,000.00
Coronavirus grant from Stockport Council
-
Fees for use of Home
535.14
Investment Income
147.30
Telephone 0161 484 5028
10,020.23
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Grant
54,435.79
**Fund Raising Events- (Gross)**
-
Plant Sale
16,379.43
Christmas Trees
-
Tropic Evening
205.00
Sundry income
-
Fab Fan Fayre (inc tips £20 (2021: £nil)
16,584.43
71,020.22
**Total Receipts**
**Statement of Receipts and Payments for the Year Ended 31st**|**Statement of Receipts and Payments for the Year Ended 31st**|**Statement of Receipts and Payments for the Year Ended 31st**|**01/04/21**
**to**
**31/03/22**
**£**
23,176.05
15,143.00
3,902.00
630.98
407.36
1,742.86
**March 2022**|**£**
45,002.25
41,677.77| |---|---|---|---|---| |||**Receipts**
Subscriptions & Donations
Coronavirus grant from Stockport Council
Fees for use of Home
Investment Income
Telephone 0161 484 5028
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Grant
**Fund Raising Events- (Gross)**
Plant Sale
Christmas Trees
Tropic Evening
Sundry income
Fab Fan Fayre (inc tips £20 (2021: £nil)
**Total Receipts**
||| |54,435.79
-
16,379.43
-
205.00
-|||24,940.57
13,949.61
281.00
176.61
2,329.98|| |16,584.43||||| |71,020.22||||86,680.02| Page 5 ## **MANCHESTER CATHEDRAL COUNTRY HOME** |**01/04/20 to**
**31/03/21**
**£**
202.80
13,022.50
5,634.44
1,962.11
1,326.64
2,540.87
1,658.02
118.80
9,284.06
250.00
25.00
-
-
-
1,022.82
571.57
-
£37,619.63
-
-
-
-
7,511.91|**Payments**
Nest (Employer pension contributions)
Salary (includes NEST contribs £270.40 (2021: £270.40)
Heat & Light
Water & sewerage
Council Tax
Insurance
Telephone & internet
Invoiced Petty Cash expenses
Repairs & renewals miscellaneous
Independent Examiner
Bank charges
Mileage claims
Garden equipment
Fire protection equipment
Home Cover ( Heating, Plumbing & Drains )
Card machine lease payments
**Equipment funded by specific donations:-**
Play area & bike shed
**Event Expenses**
Plant Sale
Winterwonderland
Christmas Delights
Clarins
Christmas Trees
**Total Payments**
**Net Receipts/(Payments) for the year**
**Cash Funds last year end**
**Cash Funds this year end**|**01/04/21**
**to**
**31/03/22**
**£**
202.80
13,000.20
6,055.91
2,974.88
1,843.20
2,689.96
1,291.32
131.91
5,663.51
250.00
25.00
1,847.57
3,400.83
999.57
312.80
-|
**£**
40,689.46
25,484.36| |---|---|---|---| |||18,023.59
-
-
-
7,460.77|| |7,511.91|||| |45,131.54|||66,173.82| |25,888.68
50,437.76|||20,506.20
76,326.44| |76,326.44|||96,832.64| ||||| |76,326.44|||96,832.64| Page 6 ## **MANCHESTER CATHEDRAL COUNTRY HOME** ## **Statement of Assets & Liabilities at 31st March 2022** ||**31/3/2021**
**Monetary Assets**
56,846.28
**Bank Balance per statements**
1,937.15
**Add receipt not credited**
58,783.43
**Less unpresented cheques**
305.73
D Adamson (loan)
2,540.87
Insurance
19.32
-
NEST overpayment
-
Various, including mileage expenses
-
Water/general maintenance
250.00
Independent examiner's fees
284.02
HMRC & wages for prior years
3,361.30
55,422.13
**Bank Balance**
159.07
**Petty Cash Balance**
55,581.20
**Cash Funds this year end**
**Investment Assets**
**Government stocks:**
49.71
3.5% Consolidated
945.93
3.5% War Stock
**Shares:**
13,829.40
1970 (2021: 1970) Land Securities PLC £0.10 Ord
Shares £7.86ps (2021: £7.02 ps)
3,639.67
356 Central Board of Finance Investment Fund
917.13
593 Central Board of Finance Fixed Interest Securities
**NON-MONETARY ASSETS**
-
74,963.04
**Total Assets**
74,963.04
**Assets less liabilities**
46,198.16
Accumulated Surplus brought forward
25,888.68
Net Receipts/(Payments) for the year
2,876.20
Movement in Share Values during the year
74,963.04
Accumulated Surplus carried forward
885.00
**Restricted funds (Marple WI)**
74,078.04
**Non Restricted Funds**
74,963.04
**Accumulated Surplus carried forward**
Land (3 acres) and buildings occupied by the Manchester
Cathedral Country Home at 299 Longhurst Lane, Mellor
since 1907 (Not Valued)|**31/3/2022**
78,127.35
634.42|**31/3/2022**
78,127.35
634.42|75,560.24
527.16
76,087.40
49.71
945.93
15,476.32
3,639.67
917.13
-| |---|---|---|---|---| |||78,761.77||| |||-
2,689.96
(10.22)
250.00
271.79||| |||3,201.53||| |||nv
nv||| ||74,963.04
74,963.04
46,198.16
25,888.68
2,876.20|||97,116.16
97,116.16
74,963.04
20,506.20
1,646.92| ||74,963.04|||97,116.16| ||885.00
74,078.04|||885.00
96,231.16| ||74,963.04|||97,116.16| D A Adamson -Treasurer Mr I Simpson --- Chairperson ………………………….. ………………………….. Page 7 ## **MANCHESTER CATHEDRAL COUNTRY HOME** ## **DONATIONS TO THE HOME DURING THE YEAR TO 31st MARCH 2022** |**DONATIONS TO THE HOME DURING THE YEAR TO 31st MARCH 2022**|| |---|---| |A Royle
A & R Dick
Anonymous
Brabyns Prep School
Charitable Aid Foundation
Christine Croft
D Adamson
D&C Church Wardens
Elaine Nadin
Estate of Jean Buckley
G & B Millington
HF & PG Wiles
Iceland Foods Limited
In memory of Irene Smith
John Woodward
Just Giving
Ladies of Marple Methodist Church
Ludworth Allotment Society
Manchester Diocese
Marple Festival
Mrs J Houghton
Miss Clifford
Mr & Mrs C Vernon
Miss Jane Michael
Mr & Mrs Martin
Mrs Avril Marsh
Nancy Kelly
Pauline Wadbrook
Paypal
Romiley & Marple Lions|**£**
62.00
495.00
1,079.00
150.00
200.00
10.00
163.23
3.10
10.00
13,807.55
100.00
600.00
171.00
796.00
1,177.67
9.61
803.21
138.00
469.43
1,000.00
25.00
10.00
250.00
50.00
50.00
20.00
20.00
100.00
1,006.25
400.00| ||£23,176.05| Page 8 M*nchL%t*rC*lh*dMI c¥urrtry H¢Mn¢ lTrOepeTrden¢ Ex•mlneesReporttotheTNstee¥ofthe ￿￿￿￿er(11hedrn1 Home I report Dnthe accDuntsof theTru5tforthe yearended 315t March 2012, whlch are 58t out on pa8e$5 to 7of theTru5teeAnnual Report. R•SpeCt￿ rewnslbllltlesoftYty%*esand e¥amlner The [har￿StrUste£sare rE5PQn5ibleforthE preparation oftheacrount& ThEthèrity' tru5tee5 CQll5K*erthatan audit 15not required forthi5year lundw5eEtion 43121 of the CharTtie5 Art 1993 (the 1993 Act) and that Independ8nt examlnation Is needed. 1smyrewTr51bllltyto: examinetheaccounts undersethon 43 of the 1993 Act.. to fdlowthe prO￿d￿re&la[d do¥* in the 6enBral DirectionsgNEn bytheCharityCornmi55ion under5ectian 4317llbl otthe 1993 Affi. and tQ 5t*e whether partKvl¥rm4trers have wmeio rny attentlon. 50f IndepEnd•>t ExarnlnerS repoTr. My examlnatlon wascarrled out In xcordance wtth the8eneral dlrectlonsglven bythe Chailty Commlssbn. An examln*1on indude5 a review of the 3¢COunt1fi8 record5kept by the charityand ?compari50n of the ac(ount5 prE5ented wfth th05eremrd5. ￿8150 ih¢lude5 ronslderation of any unusu41 Item$ordi%lo5ures In the8¢wynt% Jnd seekl eWanation5 frorn vou astrusteesconcernlnvany such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provldeall the evidertcethai would be required in an aud¢ and conseguentty Tho opinion Isgwen 85 tDwhethertheacrounts presenta'true an4 falrvlew" and the report 1511mlted tothose m3ttersset oirtln thestatement below. Inthe course of myexaminatiDn. no matter h?s corne ro my*tent50n'. {1} which ￿Ve5 reasonable causE to bÈlie¥ethJt in any m)tr￿1 respect. thetrustees have n01mett￿ requlrementsto keepaccountinirecords in aictsrdance with Section 41 of the 1993Artand to prepare aCCOunt5 whiEh 8ryord wththe accoyntin8 rewrdsand Comp￿ ¥%tththe accDuntln8 requlremenis of the 1993 Act have not been met.. or PI to *thich, In myop5nlon. attention should be drawn In orderto enable a proper understandln8 of thea¢counts to be reèth*d. IVknon5Acc¢MtsTrtsnts The tsurtyard E•rl Rwd Cheadle Hulm• storkport Uwshlre SK85GN DatÈ'. 3iJ3}Tr13 P¥e9 Page9 ## **MANCHESTER CATHEDRAL COUNTRY HOME** _Could you help by making a donation?_ The charity depends entirely on voluntary donations, no regular funding is forthcoming from church or state. Considering the low tariff and the escalating expenses incurred in running the Home, any donation, **however small,** is always very welcome. If you are a UK taxpayer and eligible to Gift Aid your donation please complete the declaration below. This will increase your gift by 25p for every £1 given at no extra cost to you or us. Thank you. Name of Charity: Manchester Cathedral Country Home Details of Donor:- Full name: -------------------------------------------------------------------------address: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I would like the charity to treat the enclosed donation of £------------------ as a Gift Aid donation. You must pay an amount of income tax and/or capital gains tax at least equal to the tax that the charity reclaims on your donation in the tax year. ( currently £2.50 for every £10.00 donated) Signature: ---------------------------------- Date: -------------------------------- Please send any donations to the Hon Treasurer, Mr D Adamson c/o Mellor Country House, 299 Longhurst Lane, Mellor, Stockport, SK6 5PP. _THANK YOU_ Page 10 ## **Charity Commission registered title MANCHESTER CATHEDRAL COUNTRY HOME** ## **BANKER'S ORDER** A Banker's Order saves time and cost. If you prefer this method of payment, please fill in your Bank's details. your bank's details. Please send the completed form to The Honorary Treasurer, Mr D Adamson, c/o Mellor Country House, Mellor, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 5PP. ## **BLOCK LETTERS please :-** NAME (S) …………………………………………………………………………………………. (Title, Mr, Mrs, Miss) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………Postcode ……………………...…. BANK'S NAME …………………………………………………………………………………… Bank's Address ………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………….. Postcode ………………………….. Bank's sorting code ……………………………………………………………………………… Your Account No …………………………………………………………………………………. Account name ……………………………………………………………………………………. Please pay to the Account of Mellor Country House ( the official registered working name for the Trust known as The Manchester Cathedral Country Home ) with the Royal Bank of Scotland plc, St Ann Street, Manchester, M60 2SS, sort code 16-00-02, Account number 11840463 the sum of £ -------------- **now and every successive year** on the same day until further notice. Signed: --------------------------------- Date: ---------------------------------- Registered Charity Number: 241153 Page 11