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Felsted School Mission Card,. 1,1 r Annual Report 2020

THE FELSTED SCHOOL MISSION

Limited by Guarantee. Company No. 388698 Registered Charity No. 241674

CONTENTS

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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

here have been two personnel changes in the Council over the last year. Bill Lake Tretired as Chair of the Council as communicated in last year’s annual report. I am truly thankful to Bill for re-introducing me to the world of Felsted - firstly the Old Felstedian Society, and then the Felsted Mission. Bill has led the Council with warmth and grace during a time when the needs at Ascension have evolved, and we shall have happy memories of his tenure. Our thanks and best wishes ring out.

Tim Dosser resigned from the Council having served on it since 1996, and as Hon Secretary for over a decade from 2002. His contributions to FSM over the years have been selfless and valuable, and we shall miss his cheerful participation.

It will come as no surprise that I have yet to Chair a Council meeting in person, but in a year of video conferencing, the Council has adapted to the constraints of lockdowns. We have seen a shift in the challenges during the year, and you will see from the reports from Ascension how these have manifested themselves, how the team at Ascension have risen to these challenges, and how peoples’ lives have benefitted. I am heartened by the rush of volunteers that have helped the team through such a difficult time.

Some of you will know that I also chair the Old Felstedian Society Committee, and that the membership of the Society numbers over 5,000 OFs. One of the Committee’s main themes has been to make sure the OF Society is relevant to as many OFs as possible. We have adapted what we do and how we communicate because a changing world changes how people go about their lives. I sense that there is a similar challenge to be met at the FSM in order for us to continue to support the Missioner and the Ascension community well into the future. I firmly believe we can meet the challenge, continue to improve peoples’ lives and broadcast the empowering story we support.

I thank all those who have supported the FSM - whether that is with their time, their advice or their gifts. It really does make a difference to so many people. I hope you enjoy reading this annual report and I look forward to sharing more of our experiences in the future.

Michael Yeatts, Chair, Felsted Mission Council

The Mission’s financial position remains solid as explained by the Honorary Treasurer Paul Beaufrere, but our fund-raising possibilities have narrowed like so many other charities. We have initiated plans to become more visible to a broader audience, and the focus of the plans is on social media.

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MISSION LINK REPORT – School

ust before the first Lockdown in 2020 Felstedians were part of the volunteer team helping Jat the Mission Nightshelter. Sadly this was the last visit that the school has been able to make to the Mission but our support has continued in a number of ways.

Before the lockdown – Nightshelter 2020

Firstly in prayer - The Felsted Mission has constantly been in our thoughts and prayers. We have prayed for the Mission privately, in Virtual Chapel and given guidance through the chapel Twitter account @opendoor4u.

A School parent writes:

“ This opportunity to support the Foodbank sounds absolutely wonderful. We would like to join you and want to make a donation to your cause!”

We raised enough funds to support 10 families, every week for the 7 weeks in the lead up to Christmas. You can watch the video that Dave and the Mission Team made for the campaign here - https://clickv.ie/w/Ca6p

Ascension foodbank stores

Secondly through virtual services - I am grateful to the staff at the Mission who have spoken in Virtual Chapel. The Missioner also led the prayers during our Virtual Christmas Carol Service and has been invited, alongside representatives of other school charities, to play a role in our Easter Services. I know many of us have appreciated being able to be part of the online services and prayer meetings hosted at Ascension.

We look forward to being able to visit the Mission as soon as COVID guidance allows.

Watch this space!

Rev’d Nigel Little

Finally by fundraising - Pupils from both the Preparatory School and the Senior School raised money to help fund the Mission Foodbank. It costs £12 to feed a small family for a week. The Mission teamed up with the Trussell Trust to help ensure that our foodparcels provided the essentials for a household.

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MISSION LINK REPORT – Missioner

‘ I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.’ John 10:10

he COVID-19 pandemic has very much dominated the life of the Mission for Tthe majority of the year. However, I am reminded of these words of Jesus when seeking to share something of the life of the Mission in what has been a very challenging year. Ascension Church has responded the only way it knew how, by reaching out to the lost and the last, those within our community who have been hit hardest by the pandemic. It is hard to imagine that there was life in 2020, but it did exist.

Elsewhere in the Bible, in Isaiah 43:19 we hear God say ‘see, I am doing a new thing.’ The year began with great expectation of a new start.

Celebration supper – a happy start to 2020

We gave thanks and bid farewell to our curate, Revd Amy Stott, who began a new ministry in the neighbouring parish of St Luke’s. We were excited that a new person had been identified to be appointed as successor to our longstanding youth worker, Phil Taylor. Then COVID hit. It meant that for the majority of the year, we had to put on hold many of the things that we did. Whilst there was a period of lament and reflection on what we had lost, and the impact COVID had on our community, we were very quick to establish new ways in which we could make a difference to the lives of those most affected.

Offering pastoral care and reducing isolation was a big priority. Whilst were able to meet as a worshipping community for small periods of time, we had to find new ways for people to stay connected with each other, and with the Mission.

Alternate worship – car park service

Technology was a great for this, establishing a WhatsApp group, regular Zoom meetings, and streaming morning and evening prayer and our Sunday services on Facebook. These have been a great comfort to our existing community, but also to a growing number of people who have sought comfort and purpose through the Mission. Of course, not everyone has access to such technology, so the telephone, letter and, where permitted, a knock at the door, brought much needed hope, particularly to those who had been isolated for long periods.

We took advantage of the times we were able to come together, gathering for worship and also providing offering support for families through our after school club. Thankfully, we were also able to run our annual holiday scheme, although with much reduced capacity. It was great also that we were able to run our week long soccer school with our friends, Ambassadors Football.

Elsewhere in the book of Isaiah, God challenges each of us as to the nature of ‘true worship.’ Isaiah, Ch58:6-7 says ‘is not this the kind of worship I have chosen…to share food with the hungry… to provide the poor wanderer with shelter…..when you see the naked, to clothe them.’ Taking these words very seriously, we were able to continue our yearly support of the Nightshelter, where we did indeed provide shelter, food and clothes to some of the most vulnerable in our community.

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In response to a growing issue of food poverty, which became more apparent at the beginning of lockdown in March, we started a foodbank which not only served the local community, but for a while provided emergency support for many families across the whole of Newham. Sadly, the foodbank continues to be in great demand.

In what has been one of the most challenging years for the Mission in recent times, deepest thanks go to our staff and volunteers who have worked tirelessly to ensure the light of Jesus has shone as brightly as possible into people’s lives. Thanks also must go to Felsted School and the Mission Council for its prayerful and practical support throughout the year.

Rev Dave Chesney, Missioner

Foodbank volunteers

The NHS Nightingale was established across the road from Ascension, providing much needed additional care for those suffering with COVID. It was good to be part of the chaplaincy team, supporting staff, families and patients. At the beginning of 2020 I was asked to take on the role of Area Dean of Newham, providing pastoral care for local clergy, and also co-ordinating some of the church’s response to the pandemic across the borough. This meant increasing engagement with the local authority and with Public Health.

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ASCENSION COMMUNITY TRUST

Overview

s expected, COVID-19 has had a huge impact on the organisation. We have, howAever, been able to take pride ourselves in how quickly we were able to adapt to support the needs of the community. Additionally, the strong financial position of the charity has enabled us to continue our work in the community throughout into lockdown, made possible by many volunteers and especially funding from the Felsted Mission Council. Many of our regular activities were forced to close for a while, so I have done a quick overview of them. But more important is the work that has had the most impact this year: Our food bank, Advice Service and Summer Scheme.

Ascension Seniors

Our activities for seniors have mostly had to close, but we have kept in close contact with them and are coming up with creative ideas to continue to support them. The café closed for many months and reopened in September to continue to support those with mental health issues and provide free meals for those in need. We set up a new After School Club in January 2020. Although it was forced to close for a while we have still been able to support the education of the children attending and providing training for volunteer parents.

Summer Scheme

There were very few physical summer activities taking place for children in the local area and we prided ourselves on our ability to plan a safe high-quality scheme despite a very short lead time. Due to Covid-19 we limited the number of children in any one week to 14 children and 1

young leader. Because of the reduced numbers we ran for 5 weeks so that we could provide spaces for up 70 children, more than in previous years. Each child could come for a maximum of one week and stayed for 4 hours. Although we could not take any trips further than the local park, every day included four different quality activities and a hot lunch. The Summer Scheme was incredibly important for the summer of 2020. After months spent indoors, much in isolation, the Summer Scheme gave children important opportunities for (safe) social interaction, communication and activities to support their own mental wellbeing.

Summer Scheme 2020

After very little stimulation the Summer Scheme also provided opportunities for children to learn new skills, including cooking, art, science as well as about wildlife and plants. We had very little problems with poor behaviour because the children found the activities so interesting and engaging. We believe this also helped towards them getting ready for going back to school in September.

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Food Bank and Advice Service

In March we started a Food Bank to support the local community. We had a whole range of people from the community who volunteered to deliver for us, including many who had been put on furlough. The council were very impressed by what we had achieved and so asked if they could commission us to deliver emergency food parcels on Saturdays when their own food centres were closed. From September we changed to a more traditional Food Bank model. It now runs every Wednesday and when individuals come to collect a parcel, they have to give information about their circumstances so we know the food is going to those most in need. Whilst at the Food Bank we strongly encourage individuals to take an appointment at our advice service so we can help them out of the situation that caused them to need to visit the Food Bank.

The real story of these two projects go further than feeding people. No story can tell this better than Louise*. Louise came to our centre at 35 weeks pregnant. She came to the UK fleeing domestic violence, had been unable to find work in months and was days away from being made homeless. After giving her a bundle of food for herself, nappies, baby wipes and baby milk we booked her an appointment with one of our qualified advisors.

Our staff arranged an appointment for her with an emergency council caseworker. We then supported Louise in her conversations with them, although they ultimately refused to help her, due to the length of time she’d been in the UK. Our staff then referred her to a charity that provides housing for people in similar situations, they managed to get her a place to live that same day and helped her move in. She is now in housing with the support she needs around her. This will transform her own life and give her child the best start in life.

*Name changed for anonymity

Ascension Football Academy

After no sessions since March at Ascension Football Academy, we ran a Soccer School with Ambassadors in the summer as part of the summer scheme. We weren’t able to restart the Saturday sessions in 2020, but have been given the offer of the local University’s sports hall and look forward to restarting in 2021.

Hannah Tulloch, CEO ACT

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ASCENSION EAGLES CHEERLEADERS (AEC)

his season was full of promise. It began with AEC being featured in ‘The Face’ TMagazine, a wonderful showcase event at ExCeL attended by the Mayor of Newham Rokhsana Fiaz and two successful competitions which resulted in all AEC athletes achieving a top three competitive cheerleading placement. AEC were on track to have their most successful season yet ... and then everything changed when the global Coronavirus pandemic took hold in the UK and the Government imposed a national lockdown to try and halt the spread of the disease.

We closed the doors to our gym on March 23; within the space of a few days, our members had lost ALL their routine. There was no school, minimal physical activity, a ban on seeing friends and family and no access to their ‘safe place’ – the Ascension Eagles gym. Because AEC’s young people are normally so active and fit, we knew that the national ‘lockdown’ would have a huge impact on their physical and mental well-being. With this in mind the AEC team quickly set to work on providing an alternative programme for the AEC family. Cheerleading is a sporting activity which encompasses a number of disciplines, such as gymnastics, dance, stunting. The transition to an online programme which would still be beneficial to our members was something we did not take lightly. We wanted athletes to be able to physically exercise in a way that still felt like cheerleading, while also respecting the fact that athletes were in the confines of their homes, with restrictions on space.

Eagles aloft

Initially, we put together a very robust schedule for athletes to interact via our Facebook group with daily events; there were usually more than four ‘events’ in the day which ranged from motivational morning quotes and mindfulness activities, to activities including dance workshops, flexibility and conditioning classes, arts and crafts, baking, bedtime stories and more.

The team provided all of these activities in addition to our regular provision of two classes a week per team, all via Zoom. We were incredibly busy. The packed initial schedule and continuous interaction with the young people worked really well; but as time went on, the needs of our athletes began to change and they had less time to fill, so we adapted and reduced the schedule.

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Young people across the UK, including our own members, have talked about how the Coronavirus pandemic – the uncertainty it brings and the measures to control it- have taken a toll their mental health. Throughout the pandemic, the most important thing for us has been to provide a point of contact for our young people and to create a ‘virtual’ space where they could be themselves with their teammates.

Although not necessarily a ‘mainstream’ sport, being a cheerleader is an immersion in a complete culture. So much so, that it becomes a huge part of a young person’s identity. We wanted to keep the AEC family ‘relationship’ strong, and to show them that we were still here for them and very much a part of their lives.

Many of the athletes felt the loss of their 2019-20 competitive season, which was cut short; they had invested hundreds of hours in training for competitions, to be the very best they could be. Having a routine and regular point of interaction served as a way of keeping our young people

both physically fit and in touch with cheerleading, but also (and perhaps even more importantly) it removed their sense of isolation from their sport, their teammates, their friends, and their coaches – all of which are such a significant part of our members’ lives.

Our young people have faced significant challenges arising from the pandemic. Many of them had to face extreme sickness and some have experienced bereavement – and yet they had no access to their usual support networks (at school, at AEC or with friends and families).

It has been a very lonely and scary time for them, but the feedback we received from our athletes and their families has been positive and supportive; our online classes and activities allowed the AEC family to have hope of better times ahead.

Angela Green, Director AEC

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TREASURER’S REPORT

ur net surplus for 2020 was little changed at £13642, after sharp reducOtions in both income and expenditure. A sound Balance Sheet gives us confidence in facing the uncertainties ahead.

Principal features from the 2020 Statement of Financial Activities and Balance Sheet (pps 17 and 18):

Paul Beaufrère, Hon.Treasurer

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THE FELSTED SCHOOL MISSION

Limited by Guarantee. Company No. 388698 Registered Charity No. 241674

NOTICE OF MEETING

The 77th Annual General Meeting will be held remotely via Zoom on Thursday 20 May 2021, at 11am.

AGENDA

1. Election of Chairman

2. Apologies for absence

3. To approve the Minutes of the 76th Annual General Meeting

4. To adopt the Accounts

5. To receive and adopt the Annual Report

6. To elect the Council of Management

7. Any other business

A Meeting of the Council of Management will be held immediately after the Annual General Meeting.

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THE FELSTED SCHOOL MISSION

Limited by Guarantee. Company No. 388698 Registered Charity No. 241674

REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2020

LEGAL AND ADVISORY INFORMATION

Status The Felsted School Mission (“the Mission”) is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 13 July 1944, and registered as a charity on 3 May 1965. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association, which established the objects and powers of the charitable company, and is governed under its Articles of Association.

Council of Management The Mission is managed by its Council, which normally meets three times each year. The Chairman and Treasurer have been authorised to consult and, if in agreement, to take action between meetings, subject to discussion and endorsement of significant issues at the next Council meeting.

Council Members, who must be members of the Mission, may be elected by the Council at any time. Members of the Mission guarantee to contribute an amount up to £1 in the event of a winding up.

Council Members serving during the year were:

P.H. Beaufrere N.S. Hinde C.J. Townsend (Hon Treasurer) Simon James Dr. M. Walker A.B. Chapman W.J.B. Lake M.G.J. Yeatts Rev’d. D. Chesney Rev’d. N.J. Little (Hon. Chairman) Rev’d. N.J. Copsey H.J.Mollison Rev’d. T.C. Dossor* C.C. Roberts * Resigned during year

Honorary Secretary Vacant

Mission Clergyman Rev’d. D. Chesney

Registered Office Quinces, The Street, Sheering, Bishops Stortford, CM22 7LU

Honorary Examiner David Woods, FCA

Bankers Barclays Bank PLC

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THE FELSTED SCHOOL MISSION

Report of the Council of Management

The members of the Council present their Report and Financial Statements of the Felsted School Mission (“the Mission”) for the year ended 31 December 2020.

Activities and Financial Review The principal activity of the Mission is the rendering of pecuniary and other assistance to the Church of the Ascension, Victoria Docks London E16 3HJ.

Results are set out in the Statement of Financial Activities, which shows a surplus for the year. The financial position of the Mission at the end of the year was satisfactory. Income in the year included further donations arising from the Youth Appeal, launched mainly to help provide funding for a Youth Ministries Coordinator at the Ascension Church.

The Council is of the opinion that for the forseeable future the financial position of the Mission will remain satisfactory.

Dividends A distribution of profits is not permitted by the terms of the Mission’s Memorandum and Articles of Association.

Corporate Governance The Council is committed to high standards of Corporate Governance. This statement, together with the Statement of Responsibility of the Council of Management overpage indicate that FSM applies the principles of good governance in administration and financial reporting.

Reserves Policy The Council considers that sufficient funds should be retained in liquid form to meet short term liabilities and any possible shortfall in income. Cash and deposits at the year end should normally equate to at least six months’ expenditure (2020 21 months’). Other FSM reserves should be held in longer term investments, with the intention of generating income and maintaining their real value over the longer term.

Investment Policy is vested in the hands of the Council, with day-to-day control exercised by the Chairman and Treasurer. Short term funds are placed on deposit, at call, with the Central Board of Finance of the Church of England. FSM’s fixed asset investment portfolio comprises predominantly equity-based listed investments in reputable managed funds, including M & G Charifund. “Blue chip” equity investment is considered a good long term store of value for FSM funds.

Risk Management The Council considers that the level of risk faced by FSM is low, firstly because its main activity is that of supplying assistance to Ascension Church within its resources and on a voluntary basis, and secondly because its financial reserves are substantial. A risk assessment has been undertaken and this subject would be revisited should there be any significant change in FSM’s activities.

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THE FELSTED SCHOOL MISSION

Responsibilities of Council of Management Company Law requires the Council of Management to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of the Company’s affairs and of the surplus or deficit for the year.

In preparing those financial statements, the Council of Management is required to:

The Council of Management is responsible for:

Reviewed by members of the Council on 18 March 2021, approved and signed on its behalf by:

M.G.J. Yeatts (Chairman)

P.H. Beaufrère (Treasurer)

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the year ended 31 December 2020

Total Funds Total Funds
(Unrestricted) (Unrestricted)
2020 2019
£ £
INCOMING RESOURCES
Appeal Donations 12168 12758
Felsted Prep. and School Donations 550 3962
Other Donations 250 9200
Dividends and Interest Received 17948 21459
Total Incoming Resources 30916 47379
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Youth Ministry Co-ordinator 22364
Contribution to Missioner’s Expenses (see Note 5) 5000 5000
Sundry Donations 10512 3529
Administration (see Note 5) 1762 2428
Total Resources Expended 17274 33321
NET INCOMING (OUTGOING) RESOURCES
(Defcit)/Surplus on Revaluation of Listed Investments		 13642
-39377		 14058
86301
-25735 100359
Fund balances at 1/1/20 594511 494152
Fund balances at 31/12/20 568776 594511

NOTES FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Year to 31 December 2020

  1. In accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice, the accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention, with the exception of Listed Investments (see Note 2 below), and conform with applicable accounting standards

  2. Listed Investments are stated at market value as at 31 Dec 2020.

  3. The Mission is a Registered Charity and is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

  4. Movement in Funds

Unrestricted Funds
Designated Revaluation Fund
General Funds
Total Funds		 At 1 January Incoming
Outgoing
At 31 December
2020
Resources
Resources
2020
340,285
39,377
300,908
254,226
30,916
17,274
267,868
594,511
30,916
56,651
568,776

Designated Revaluation Fund, required by the Companies Act 2006, represents the amount by which Investments exceed historic cost

  1. Expenses Reimbursed to Trustees. Contribution to Missioner’s Expenses £5000 (2019 £5000) was payable to Rev’d Dave Chesney. Included in Administration is £113 (2019 £113) paid to P H Beaufrere, to defray out-of-pocket expenses incurred on behalf of the Mission.

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THE FELSTED SCHOOL MISSION (LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

BALANCE SHEETas at 31 December 2020
2020
£
FIXED ASSETS
Listed Investments
532336
At Market Value (Historic Cost £231,429 (2019 £221,429))
CURRENT ASSETS
Sundry Debtor
14
Income Tax Recoverable
2156
CBF Church of England Deposit Fund
25500
Cash at Bank
11572
39242
TOTAL ASSETS
571578
CREDITORS -
AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Other Creditors
2802
NET ASSETS
568776
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
Designated Revaluation Fund
300908
General Funds
267868
TOTAL FUNDS
568776		 2019
£
561714
20
2814
10500
22816
36150
597864
3353
594511
340285
254226
594511

Audit Exemption

The members of the Council confirm in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 that:

(a) for the year ended 31 December 2020 the company is entitled to exemption from audit under S144(2) of the Charities Act 2011and that an independent examination is required.

(b) the members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006

(c) they acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts

Reviewed by members of the Council on 18 March 2021, approved and signed on its behalf by:

M.G.J. Yeatts (Chairman)

P.H. Beaufrère (Treasurer)

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SUBSCRIPTION FORM

I wish to subscribe to the Felsted School Mission.

GIFT AID DECLARATION

Please treat all donations I make to The Felsted School Mission on or after 6 April 2000 as Gift Aid donations.

In making this declaration I understand that I must pay or have paid an amount of Income Tax or Capital Gains Tax equal to the tax to be reclaimed on my donations. I realise that I may cancel this declaration at any time and that, after notifying The Felsted School Mission of the cancellation, no further tax will be reclaimed from the date of cancellation.

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Please pay to BARCLAYS BANK PLC at their Braintree Branch (Code 20-97-65), for The Felsted School Mission (A/C10406074) the sum of:

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and continue payments until this order is countermanded.

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Please return to P. H. Beaufrère, Quinces, The Street, Sheering, Bishops Stortford, Herts CM22 7LU

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