Rochester Diocese Mothers’ Union Annual Report 2021 **2021 Theme: Re-building Hope and Confidence** ## ROCHESTER DIOCESE MOTHERS’ UNION © Jocelyn Wright 2022 ## Charity No 249751 1 Rochester Diocese Mothers’ Union Annual Report 2021 **2021 Theme: Re-building Hope and Confidence** ## **ROCHESTER DIOCESE MOTHERS’ UNION** The Mothers’ Union is a Christian Society within the Anglican Community It has 4 million members in 83 countries **Vision:** Our vision is of a world where God’s love is shown through loving, respectful, and flourishing relationships **Aim and Purpose:** To demonstrate the Christian faith in action by the transformation of communities world-wide through the nurture of the family in its many forms ## **Mission:** - To promote and support married life - To encourage parents in their role to develop the faith of their children - To maintain a worldwide fellowship of Christians united in prayer, worship, and service - To promote conditions in society favourable to stable family life and the protection of children - To help those whose family life has met with adversity ## **Values:** The Mothers’ Union is firmly rooted in a voluntary ethos. Its governance, leadership and programmes are driven by and undertaken through members around the world as they respond to God’s call to faith and action ## **Beliefs:** - We believe in the value of each individual and their unique qualities - We believe in the value of marriage and all faithful, loving family relationships - We believe in the value of the family in its many forms as a source of love and support for individuals and the basis for a caring community 2 Rochester Diocese Mothers’ Union Annual Report 2021 **2021 Theme: Re-building Hope and Confidence** ## **THE TRUSTEE BOARD** |**ELECTED TRUSTEES**||| |---|---|---| |**Diocesan President**|Julia Jamieson|01322 335 306| |**Vice Presidents**||| |Bromley & Bexley|Mary Margaret Yates|020 8402 1421| |Rochester|Jenny Beaney|01634 241599| |Tonbridge|Lesley Marsh|07814 817204| |**Elected Trustees**||| |Bromley & Bexley|Tony Lathey|01689 872 742| ||Mary Parlett|01322 332 338| |Rochester|Pippa MacDonald|01634 817 482| |Tonbridge|Vacant|| |**Project Managers**||| |Social Policy|Glynis Carpenter|01322 274 314| |Overseas Links|Christine Baker|01892 540 793| |Diocesan members contact|Wendy Swattridge|01634 814 165| |Archivist|Pam Thomas|01689 857 494| |Emergency Prayer Chain|Pam Thomas|01689 857 494| |AFIA|Jocelyn Wright|07780 306866| ||Kate Harrison|| |MUe|Susan Brooker|020 8303 9975| |**APPOINTED OFFICERS**||| |Diocesan Administrator|Liz Carter|020 8467 8155| |Diocesan Treasurer|Susan Brooker|020 8303 9975| |Diocesan Chaplain (acting)|Revd Jacqueline Littlewood|01474 560 106| |Safeguarding contact|Julia Jamieson|01322 335 306| 3 Rochester Diocese Mothers’ Union Annual Report 2021 **2021 Theme: Re-building Hope and Confidence** ## **DIOCESAN PRESIDENT’S REPORT** I have been Rochester Diocese Mother’s Union President for almost six years; a time of great joy and a few challenges. In my application for my future role in Mothers’ Union I said my role as Diocesan President and that of Action and Outreach co-ordinator were my favourite roles thus far on my Mothers’ Union journey. Our theme for 2021 was ‘Rebuilding Hope and Confidence’ and I remained amazed and humbled by the way members adapted to change in the world and not just in our own locality. Never has it been truer that if you want something done ask a Mothers’ Union member. We were still adapting to the new norms and working at re-building confidence to safely meet but we give thanks that we have been able to enjoy more times together than last year. Fundraising opportunities may have been restricted but we have still been able to support families and individuals in distress. Two holidays have been provided this year. My thanks to our AFIA Co-ordinators Kate and Jocelyn who launched the Cookbook challenge. This not only raised funds for AFIA but also enabled members to meet together as safely as restrictions allowed. They have produced a new leaflet to publicise the holidays we can provide via AFIA to be shared with clergy and others who may benefit from an AFIA break. They are building our outreach to like-minded charities who may have clients in need of a break, and have improved means of communication and updated our AFIA policy. My thanks to Susan Brooker who thought of new ways of marketing our MUe goods when in-person member meetings were not possible. I particularly liked the folders of cards which she delivered to individuals and branches at home and for meetings across the diocese. We celebrated the Centenary of our founder Mary Sumner on Mary Sumner Day, August 9[th] . Some groups took part in pilgrimages again, visiting two or three churches _en route_ to the Cathedral for Evensong where many members gathered to pray and give thanks. Modern Slavery cases have also risen. We partnered with the Diocese of Rochester Modern Day Slavery Activists for Anti-Slavery Day (18[th] October). The Cathedral supported us by receiving a chain of 156 crocheted links at Cathedral Evensong and the Cathedral spire was lit red to mark the occasion. The chain remained on display in the Lady Chapel until the end of November. We remain committed to maintaining prayer support for our Overseas Links. Campaigning continued and issues such as domestic abuse remained high on the agenda as cases rose during lockdown. Several members wearing purple scarves attended a short service of prayer at the Cathedral on Saturday 27 November, bearing witness and showing support for those affected by domestic abuse. I am grateful to all our members, the Board of Trustees and all who serve Rochester Diocese Mothers’ Union, for the support, encouragement, and enthusiasm that they have given through the years. In spite of challenges, we have achieved much and can look forward with confidence to whatever 2022 may bring, for we are a people of faith and with our hands 4 Rochester Diocese Mothers’ Union Annual Report 2021 ## **2021 Theme: Re-building Hope and Confidence** firmly placed in God’s and our Mothers’ Union theme for 2022 ‘Transformation now!’ to inspire us, we go forward and serve. I passed on the Diocesan President’s responsibility to Mary Margaret Yates at the end of the year, and I took up my new role as Worldwide Trustee for Mothers’ Union representing the Province of Canterbury on January 1[st, ] 2022. Rest assured that although I will then have 29 other dioceses under my care and a worldwide responsibility, support and encouragement for Rochester is embedded in my heart and actions. You have elected a great team to take this Diocese forward and represent you for the next three years and I hope you are all inspired to go forward with hope and confidence into the next Triennium. ## **Julia Jamieson Diocesan President 2016-2021** 5 Rochester Diocese Mothers’ Union Annual Report 2021 **2021 Theme: Re-building Hope and Confidence** ## **PROJECT MANAGERS’ REPORTS** ## **Social Policy Report 2021** I have been working with the MU Community of Interest for Domestic Abuse and learnt the disturbing statistic that in England and Wales almost 1 in 3 women aged 16 – 59 will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime and an average of two women a week are killed by a current or former partner. Research shows that there is no indication that it is different within the Church. In a survey of church goers, 71% were aware of domestic abuse in their community but only 37.6% thought it was a problem in their Church. What Christian survivors say is that they are not finding enough support in the Church. Between mid-November and the end of November the MU is crafting a three-year strategic and operational plan. As you are aware MU has sought to influence the Domestic Abuse Bill which has now passed through parliament. Domestic Abuse is a bit of a taboo subject which has been very prevalent in the media in recent days. We have to remember that it includes men and children too. It is a modern-day issue and domestic abuse work could draw younger people into the Church. Mothers’ Union has quite an important role in trying to influence the Church. Abuse is not always talked about in Church. Have you heard many sermons about it? Church teaching and culture can increase the risk, for example, with talk about forgiveness. A victim may think, “I just need to stay put and forgive all this.” Very often, Church leaders are not trained or equipped to deal with it. Churches have an essential role to play in primary prevention. They can reinforce or challenge attitudes, behaviours and culture which drive domestic abuse. So where is change needed? Prevention can be thought of as a triangle with three layers: tertiary, secondary and primary, with tertiary at the top and primary at the bottom. - Tertiary prevention or response in a crisis supports survivors and holds perpetrators to account (and aims to prevent recurrence of violence.) - Secondary prevention or early intervention aims to change the trajectory for individuals at higher-than-average risk of perpetrating. - Primary prevention is about asking the question: “why is this happening?” and looking at attitudes and behaviours driving the issue. There is a culture of inequality – women are often not heard – any violence is downplayed or trivialised. MU in Britain and Ireland has mainly focussed on tertiary prevention so far, for example, in refuges dealing with people in their immediate crisis situation. MU globally is focussing on primary prevention. Domestic abuse turns up in all sorts of homes and backgrounds. There is a need to get clergy on board and to have someone constantly bringing it forward with clergy. There is a list of national speakers who will speak on domestic abuse. There is a need for training on it for clergy and lay leaders. 6 Rochester Diocese Mothers’ Union Annual Report 2021 **2021 Theme: Re-building Hope and Confidence** The Community of Interest considered a vision statement for change. It considered what change would look like if we achieved our vision for MU members, the clergy, lay leaders and parishioners. What would they know if they were responding to domestic abuse? There is a lot more in the media about the issue and knowledge of it as a fact has become more prevalent. People are more able to talk about it. Are we reinforcing some of the attitudes/stereotypes in our churches? We need to develop the skill to challenge incorrect attitudes in relationships. Perhaps we should consider the distribution of men and women on rotas in the Church? There could be an opportunity for men-only groups to discuss domestic abuse. As far as policy is concerned there are no suggestions at present. However, there is a need for training etc to be confident to encourage a healthier environment. Perhaps our vision statements for change could be: “ A world where all live in healthy flourishing relationships and are free from any form of abuse.” On Saturday 27[th] November members from RDMU met in Rochester to mark the Global Day of action which raises awareness of and supports the 16 Days against Domestic Violence campaign running from 25[th] November to 10[th] December. It continued and built on last year’s focus of #nomore1in3, highlighting the fact that one in three women will be impacted by some form of violence in their life. This year members came together wearing purple scarves as a way of raising awareness and providing a conversation starter. Members walked from the visitor’s centre to the cathedral where a short service was held, and prayers were taken by Revd. Jacqueline Littlewood. A 3-minute silence was held at 1.03pm, again emphasising the #nomore1in3 theme. Similar meetings were held by different dioceses to promote this in cathedrals across Britain and Ireland. On Anti-Slavery Day on 18[th] October, we remembered those who have been imprisoned by modern day slavery. Members in various branches had made crocheted chains which were linked together to represent these people. The long chain was presented at a service of Evensong in Rochester cathedral and was later exhibited in the Lady Chapel. In the Rochester Archdeaconry outreach initiatives were made towards prisoners at HMP Rochester. Branches also supplied outer clothing, Easter eggs, rucksacks, greeting cards and artificial flowers for the chapel. In the Tonbridge Archdeaconry Bags of Love were made for local school reception parents. Money was raised for AFIA during a Summer of Hope garden party and also by doing the MU cookbook challenge. In Coxheath Advent Stars of Hope were placed around the village and were well received by those who found them, and Hearts of Love were made for Valentine’s Day. Prior to lockdown members had knitted hats and fingerless gloves for Mission to Seafarers, Teddies for Tragedies and Crosses in your pocket which were given to Maidstone Hospital chapel. Another member made knitted angels for The Making Miracles charity based in Rochester. In the Bromley and Bexley Archdeaconry St. Martin’s Barnehurst has been supporting Bexley Women’s Aid for a number of years now. This has involved supporting women and children in refuges and in the local community groups that BWA runs. Holy Trinity, Bromley 7 Rochester Diocese Mothers’ Union Annual Report 2021 ## **2021 Theme: Re-building Hope and Confidence** Common played Easter Bunny to residents and staff of the two care homes in the parish and under the direction of Diana Pattison, Anna Chaplain and MU member, the branch financially supported by the congregation, prepared Easter decorated sweet bags. The staff bags also contained a tube of hand cream. Residents received a card in the shape of a cross. This project demonstrated the support of MU for the Anna Chaplaincy and the Church’s determination to reach out to those who live in the parish. St. Giles with St. Nicholas Farnborough supplied face and hand creams for staff at the local hospital during the Coronavirus pandemic. With the help of a generous donation from a local Rotary Club £700 was raised for the creams .£347was raised for the Make a Mother’s Day appeal which was then used to buy such things as empowerment classes for young girls and parenting classes. Glynis Carpenter Social Policy Community of Interest ## **Report on HMP Rochester Prison 2021** The MU Rochester Diocese enjoys a good relationship with HMP Rochester through our contact with the Chaplain Rev. Beatrice Musindi. Throughout the year branches have supplied the Prison with requests from residents for outer clothing and rucksacks for their discharge. The MU members have also kept up a regular supply of greetings cards and stamps for residents to keep in contact with family and friends. One of our Diocesan Outreach initiatives was to give every resident of HMP Rochester an Easter Egg in a box with an Easter card from the Mothers’ Union. At Christmas we gave every resident a gift bag with a pair of socks and a chocolate bar, together with a Christmas Card from the Mothers’ Union. On both occasions we received an email from the Governor expressing his grateful thanks to the Mothers’ Union. I personally have been helping in the Visitors’ Centre for a few hours every week. This enables me to meet the families of the residents before visiting time. Donations received from members have been most appreciated. Jenny Beaney Vice President - Rochester Archdeaconry ## **Overseas Links Report 2021** Seasonal mailings and emails to our five link Dioceses in Tolear (Madagascar), Zaria and Ndokwa (Nigeria), Mbale (Uganda) and Chhattisgarh (North India) have continued throughout the year, sending our Easter and Christmas greetings, our news and requesting their news and any prayer requests. 8 Rochester Diocese Mothers’ Union Annual Report 2021 ## **2021 Theme: Re-building Hope and Confidence** In May we were delighted to hear from Tolear that for over a week they held a prayer chain for us. Sadly, that is the only communication received this year from our links. Our annual Wave of Prayer for our link Diocese was held in July. Sadly, three of our links are situated in countries included in the top ten World Watch List where persecution levels of Christians are listed as extreme, Nigeria – Zaria and Ndokwa and India – Chhattisgarh. Our members remain faithful in prayer, and we should especially remember our links in Nigeria and India. Christine Baker Overseas Links Project Manager ## **Rochester Diocesan and Indoor Members Report 2021** This year I have had thirtyone paid up members on my books consisting of 3 IMPC members and 28 Diocesan members. During the year 4 members have moved: one to Lakenwell in Suffolk, another to Nuneaton in Warwickshire, both of which were to be nearer their families, the other 2 are continuing to be Diocesan members one to Faversham and another locally. They are spread across the Diocese with 5 from Bromley and Bexley, 14 from Rochester and 12 from Tonbridge archdeaconries. During the year I have mailed out 6 postings of information. Twenty members are on email and 11 members needed to have the information posted out to them. I try to keep the costs low by using 2[nd] Class post, but the information for the Spring and Autumn Meetings arrived too late to get the information to members, so they had a chance to get transport to the meeting in the Autumn, or to sort out the technology for the Zoom event in the Spring, or to pray from their homes for the event on the day, so these I sent by 1[st] Class post. Wendy Swattridge Diocesan and Indoor Members’ Representative 9 Rochester Diocese Mothers’ Union Annual Report 2021 **2021 Theme: Re-building Hope and Confidence** ## **Away from it all (AFIA) 2021** Despite the complications and restrictions arising from the pandemic, AFIA was able to offer two holidays to families in the Autumn half term week. The range of facilities offered by Haven Holidays was more limited than in past times but nonetheless the families had a good week. Contact with Bromley Welcare and The Princess Project in Medway have been re-generated and we look forward to closer contacts with them in 2022. The new publicity leaflet designed by Kate has been widely distributed and we look forward to receiving more applications from parishes. THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the Cook Book Challenge. It helped raise some money for AFIA and members enjoyed the opportunity to get together again for good food and even better chat. Kate Harrison and Jocelyn Wright AFIA Co-ordinators. ## **Emergency Prayer Chain report 2021** As usual in the winter months, and as per 2020, I had many prayer requests. However, with the ending of restrictions in July it has gone very quiet. We now continue to have a steady flow of prayer requests and can report success in some cases. I am always open to MU members joining the prayer chain if they are on email. I am open to prayer request by email or phone 01689 857494 (I have an answer phone). Pam Thomas Emergency Prayer Chain Coordinator ## **Archives** There is nothing to report on the Archives. The Kent Records Office has been closed for much of last year owing to Covid, annual holidays and staff sickness. Hopefully now Covid restrictions are relaxed their service will gradually return to normal and I will again be able to lodge appropriate papers with them. Pam Thomas Diocesan Archivist 10 Rochester Diocese Mothers’ Union Annual Report 2021 ## **2021 Theme: Re-building Hope and Confidence** ## **Finance Committee Report** During the year 2021, we were again constrained by Covid-19 restrictions. The Finance committee therefore met on Zoom. Members were creative in finding ways to Fundraise for which we are very grateful. The Subscription for 2021and 2022 was raised substantially to ensure we had sufficient funds for all our activities. The Finance Committee thanks members for accepting this increase; we will endeavour to maintain the current level. In 2021 the Direct Debit scheme was introduced by Mary Sumner House to collect all subs and remitting the Diocesan potion to the Dioceses. Many members signed up and we hope this number will increase. The Finance Committee on behalf of the Trustee’s thanks Susan Brooker for her diligence in looking after our accounts and guiding us in protecting the integrity of the Mothers’ Union in Rochester Diocese. Mary Margaret Yates Chair, Finance Committee 11 Rochester Diocese Mothers’ Union Annual Report 2021 **2021 Theme: Re-building Hope and Confidence** ## **Rochester Diocese Mothers’ Union Treasurer’s report for financial year 2021** This has been another difficult year for all branches and Mothers’ Union throughout the world dealing with the effects of the COVID pandemic. In 2021 our total income from subscriptions and fundraising amounted to £27,080 against an expenditure of £21,596. This gave an excess of receipts against expenditure of £5,484. In view of this the Trustee Board took a decision to make a an additional donation of £5,000 to the Central Charity Appeal and to transfer £6,400 from the general bank account to our contingency reserve in the CBF account. This still leaves a generous balance in the general fund to meet the coming year’s expenditure to meet the 2022 commitments of the new Triennium. Even setting aside funds for new equipment, cost of the Commissioning service and reserved funds for projects (of £14,5420) we will still have a substantial balance to use in support of our Charity aims amounting to £16,136. Members have continued to raise funds during the year, and in-year donations were made to the Central Charity for Literacy and Development (£450) and the Worldwide (£515) projects. Our Diocesan Prison Project was again well supported through generous donations from branches to purchase the Easter and Christmas cards and gifts for residents at Rochester Prison. The AFIA programme has now been able to restart and at least two holidays have been provided through the scheme. Again well supported by member donations totalling £1,482. Members continue to support Mothers’ Union through MUEnterprises with sales of £3,139 in year. Diaries, Birthday, Christmas and other Cards and Calendars were well supported along with a variety of Christmas and other gift items. We received a turnover-related grant in respect of our 2020 sales of £407. ## **RESERVES POLICY** The Board of Trustees believes that the charity should hold financial reserves (the Emergency Operating Reserve – EOR) because: 1. It has no endowment funds and is entirely dependent for income upon donations from year to year which is inevitably subject to fluctuation 2. It requires protection against and the ability to continue operating despite catastrophic or lesser but damaging events The Board of Trustees having reviewed the reserves policy in 2021, as advised by the Independent Examiner, increased our EOR by £6,400 making a total of £11,003. This is viewed as a more realistic amount to hold against any future emergency. The accounts have been accepted by the Board of Trustees, formally independently inspected and are presented below. Susan Brooker Treasurer 12 ## Rochester Diocese Mothers’ Union Annual Report 2021 **2021 Theme: Re-building Hope and Confidence** |**ROCHESTER DIOCESE MOTHERS' UNION**
**INCOME**
**General Fund**
Membership Subscription
£ 9,820
RDMU Subs
£ 7,316
General fund
£ 1,757
Pre-paid 2022 Subs
£ 770
Repayment of conference travel expenses
Quiet Day
£ -
Count Your Blessings
£ 50
PLI contributions
£ 6
Closed Branch reserved funds
£ -
Turnover related Grant MUe
£ 407
**SUB-TOTAL**
**£ 20,126**
**Restricted Funds**
Emergency Relief
£ -
Literacy & Development
£ 450
Worldwide (incl boxes)
£ 542
MAMD
£ 100
Summer Harvest Christmas Appeals
£ 375
Prison Project
£ 866
**AFIA**
Donations
£ 1,482
**Sub total for reserve funds**
**£ 3,815**
**Trading**
MUe
£ 3,139
**SUB-TOTAL**
**£3,139**
**TOTAL INCOME for 2021**
**£ 27,080**
**Bank balance from 2020 @ 31 Dec**
£ 36,594
**Income for FY 2021 to date**
Bank Balance brought forward from 2020
**Expenditure for 2021 to date**
**Less uncleared cheques @Dec 21**
**Available Balance**
Of which
MSH Subs
AFIA
Prison Project
Worldwide
E Relief
Lit & Dev
MAMD
MUe Invoices
Donation to Central Charity
Transfer to Reserve||**31/12/2021**
**EXPENDITURE**||£ 10,000
£ 486
£ 200
£ 518
£ 16
£ 586
£ 169
£ -
£ -
£ -
£ 160
£ -
£ 650
£ -
£ -
**£ 12,784**| |---|---|---|---|---| |||||| |||||£ -
£ 450
£ 515
£ 100
£ 375
£ 1,389
£ 2,250
**£ 5,079**| |||||£ 3,734
**£ 3,734**| 13 ## Rochester Diocese Mothers’ Union Annual Report 2021 **2021 Theme: Re-building Hope and Confidence** |Closed branches
Commissioning Service 2022
Budgetted Office costs
Bequests
**Total reserved**
**Provisional Balance Available General Fund**|£ 735
Reserved for 2 years
£ 1,250
Reserved
£ 2,000
Reserved
£ 1,500
Reserved
**£ 19,804**
**£ 21,231**| |---|---| ## **ROCHESTER DIOCESE MOTHERS' UNION Statement of Assets and Liabilities** ## **As at December 2021** |**Monetary Assets**
Coop Account*
CBF Deposit Account
Branches
MUe Stock
Liabilities**
**Total Assets**||**General**
**Restricted Contingency**
**Reserve**
**£**
**£**
£ 21,231
£ 13,404
£ 6,400
£ 7,392
£ 8,013
£ 4,601|**Diocese**
**2021**
**£**
£ 41,035
£ 20,007
£ 61,042
£ 1,475
-£ 431
**£62,085**|**Total**
**Totals**
**End**
**End**
**Year**
**Year**
**2021**
**2020**
**£**
**£**
£ 41,035
£ 36,687
£ 20,007
£ 19,996| |---|---|---|---|---| |||**£ 28,622**
**£ 21,418**
**£ 11,001**||**£61,042**
**£56,683**| |||£ 1,475
-£ 431||£ 1,475
£ 1,365
-£ 431
-£ 595| |||||**£62,085£57,454**| *Includes transfer of £6400 to be moved to Contingency Reserve in CBF Account ** Outstanding MUe Invoices 14 Rochester Diocese Mothers’ Union Annual Report 2021 **2021 Theme: Re-building Hope and Confidence** ## **ROCHESTER DIOCESE MOTHERS' UNION CBF ACCOUNT & RESTRICTED FUNDS** |**FUND**
**RESTRICTED FUNDS**
**Action & Outreach**
AFIA
**Sub-Total**
**GENERAL FUNDS**
CONTINGENCY
RESERVE
General
Projects
**Sub-Total**
**TOTAL CBF FUND**||**CBF Open**
01-Jan-21
£ 8,009
**£ 8,009**
£ 4,599
£ 3,931
£ 3,457
**£ 11,987**|**Interest**
£4
**£ 4**
£2
£2
£1
**£ 6**|**Transfers in/out**
**£-**
**£-**|**End Balance**
31-Dec-21
£ 8,013
**£ 8,013**
£ 4,601
£ 3,933
£ 3,458
**£ 11,993**| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |||£ 19,996|£10|£ -|£ 20,007| 15 Rochester Diocese Mothers, Union Annual Report 2021 2021 Theme: Re-building Hope and Confidence CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of On accounts for the year ded Charity no lif any) 24qlSI Set out on pages l ￿port to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above artty (Xhe TrusV} for the year ended 31 to Cokn 10 Rosponsibilities and As the charity trustees of thè Trust, you are responsible for the preparab.on basi5 of rBPOrt of the a¢xounts in accordance wth the requiremen15 of the Charities Act 2011 1.the Arti. I report in respect of my examinatiori of tha Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examinats"on, I have follo¥sed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Act. I have completeot rny examination. I confimi that no material matters havè come to my attention (other than that disclosed beSow'l in connection wth the examination which gives Tne caus8 to believe that in, any material respect.. accounting records ¥AEre not kept in 8¢cordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord ¥Mth the accountsng records Independent examinerfs statement I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection wth the examination lo which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understandirvj of the accounts to be reached. . Please delete the words in the bracket5 rfthey do not apply Signed: Datg: Il /r Name.. l) BaJaM'. rk Relevant professional qualificationl$l or body (if any}- Address: IER October 2018