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2022-12-31-accounts

DERSINGHAM PARISH CHURCH OF ST NICHOLAS - ANNUAL REPORT FOR JANUARY DECEMBER 2022

DERSINGHAM CHURCH MISSION STATEMENT

The Church of St Nicholas in the parish of Dersingham is part of the Church of England, whose mission is:

BACKGROUND

The Parochial Church Council (PCC) has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish of the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. It also has responsibilities for the maintenance of the Parish Church and Churchyard.

CHARITABLE STATUS

The PCC has charitable status and was registered with the Charity Commission under the title: "Funds Held In Connexion With St Nicholas' Church, Dersingham " – Charity No. 250450 – throughout 2022. This name will be changing to ‘Dersingham PCC’ with effect from January 2023 (see finance report for more details).

PCC MEMBERSHIP

Members of the PCC are either ex officio or elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) in accordance with the Church Representation Rules. At the APCM in April the following were on the church council.

Incumbent: Reverend Mark Capron [On Sabbatical Aug-Nov 2022] Curate: Reverend Dave Cossey [left Dec 2022] Churchwardens: Neil Adams Thomas Wheeler Deanery Synod Representatives: [serve for 3 years – term expires 2024] Jane Woods (Replaced Shirley Brooks at PCC Request, June 2022) Thomas Wheeler

Elected Members: 2022 [all serve for one year] Maggie Anderson Anthea Aubrey-Jones Jane Wood (resigned June 2022 to become Deanery Synod Rep) Clive Browne Jane Churchill Diane Hall Katrina Mundy Pat Oughtibridge Elaine Richardson Emma Dinmore Shirley Brooks (Co-opted June 2022)

COMMITTEES

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The PCC operates a number of committees, which meet between full meetings of the PCC.

CHURCH STATISTICS

Electoral Roll: 128

Average Adult Attendance at Sunday Services: 2022 2021
9.30 a.m.
(The Gathering)		 39 28
11.00 a.m.
(Traditional/Choral)		 48 29
10.00 a.m. Regular combined Services in August 53 -
Special Combined Services:
Mothering Sunday 87(26 under 16s) Church Closed
Easter 121(38 under 16s) 62(11 under 16)
Platinum Jubilee Service (5thJune) ` 101(82 under 16s) -
Harvest Festival 73 (10 under 16s) 87(17 under 16)
The Queen's Memorial/Thanksgiving Service (18thSept) 122(19 under 16s) -
Remembrance Sunday 181(82 under 16s) 199(97 under 16s)
Christmas (Midnight) 75(2 under 16s) 29(3 under 16)
Christmas (Day) 70(23 under 16's) 66(19 under 16)
Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals 2022 2021
Baptisms 9 7
Confirmations - -
Renewal of Baptismal Vows - -
Weddings 3 2
Thanksgiving for a Child - -
Thanksgiving/Blessing after Marriage/Anniversary - -
Funerals 18(Church) 8(Church)
25(Crematorium only) 24(Crem. only)
Memorial/Thanksgiving Service after a Funeral - -

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Finance Report

The total receipts in 2022 increased by £10,294.60, thanks mainly to a legacy which was given for the planned church building development. Unfortunately, collections at services and planned giving have continued to decrease. Planned giving is particularly helpful to us as it provides regular income. We have had insufficient new donors to replace those who have sadly passed away. Gift Aid reclaimed included that from the Abseil event and was transferred to the building development fund.

The excess of receipts over payments, once the donations from the building fund are subtracted, was £3,126.49. I am pleased to report that the Parish Share, which provides stipends and housing for clergy, was paid in full again this year.

Reserves Policy

It is the policy of this PCC to keep 2 months of running costs in unrestricted reserves, this may also be used for unforeseen emergencies. The PCC is building up reserves in a restricted fund to finance the planned reordering of the interior of the church building.

NB This will be the final report for ‘Funds held in connexion with St Nicholas Church’ as the charity name will be changing in 2023 to ‘Dersingham Parochial Church Council.’

Pat Oughtibridge PCC Treasurer

NB: The Accounts & Report from the Independent Examiner are attached to this report.

THANK YOU

The PCC would like to express their thanks to all those who contributed to the activities of the Church and to those who give of their time in the maintenance and administration of the Church.

This Report and Accounts have been approved by the PCC. The accounts were signed by the Reverend Mark Capron on behalf of the PCC at their meeting on Monday 13[th] March 2023.

……………………………………………………….. Date ……………………………..

Rector – Rev Mark Capron

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LIFE OF THE CHURCH IN 2022

This year these Reports have been gathered under the titles of our new Mission Action Plan, as launched in January 2023 to show how we are already working towards some aspects of that Plan.

GLORY TO GOD

Worship Summary

We continue to have the church open all year round during the daytime (except when setting up and running major festivals). The Visitors book records many encouraging comments. Church life and attendance began to get back to normal (or a “new normal”) after the pandemic of 2020 and 2021. The live streaming of weekly services has been of great benefit to those who are unable to return to church, or who, because of health vulnerabilities, would feel unsafe doing so.

Two historic events were observed in our church. The first – a celebration, in June, of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee. The second – a commemoration of the funeral/thanksgiving service for our Queen in September. In each case a special service was held, and the television broadcast was shown in the church.

Looking wider, as a Church we welcomed and supported the work of Missionaries (with links to Open Doors and the All Nations Christian College amongst others) to a range of different countries throughout the world; we also supported the Diocesan Lent Project with collection boxes in people’s homes; Christingle Service proceeds went to the Children’s Society, Remembrance Sunday supported the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal, and Church members also supported the Samaritans Purse via the Shoe Box Appeal.

Ministry Leadership Team

Music in Church – The Choir

The Choir continues to sing regularly for the 11am and Combined Services here in Dersingham. We are fortunate in having 2 organists in the benefice, Clive in Dersingham and Michael in Ingoldisthorpe, both of whom play not only for our services, but also for other events such as Funerals, Weddings and Wedding Blessings. It is always a special privilege when the choir is asked to provide choral music for Funerals and Weddings which are such important events for the families involved. Occasionally we might be asked to sing a song written by a relative for a special event or arrange a song for the choir e.g., “Oh happy day” from the film Sister Act 2 which can challenging but fun to do.

We meet each week for rehearsals to prepare the music and all this would not happen without the loyal support of our singers who rise to the challenge of the many different styles of music that form part of our collective worship. There is also a strong sense of supportive fellowship within the choir, and anyone musically minded and wishing to praise God in song is welcome to come and join us.

Roger du Bois, Choir and Music Director

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Music in Church – Blaze Band

Blaze is our All-age Worship Band who share the provision of music for the Gathering Service with Steve Davis (guitarist and singer). The band has given younger members of our church, who are developing their musical talents, a chance to share in leading the music and singing for worship. The Band play a mixture of well-known worship songs along with new well written music, sometimes with actions. We welcome suggestions for songs from church members and include them when we can to keep our music as inclusive as possible.

In addition to the Gathering, the band also take part in Combined Services and lead music in the annual Christingle Service.

The wonderful thing about the band is that it is a mix of people with very different talents who can make music together. Apart from the more usual instrumentalists like keyboard player, guitarists, violinist, drummer, flautist, and singers, we also now have a concertina player (with 3 concertinas to cope with different keys) who has added a wonderful new dimension to the sound of the band.

Ephesians 5:19 Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord.

Roger du Bois, Music Director

Music in Church – Thank You

The PCC and Ministry Leadership Team would like to thank all of the musicians who contribute to our Worship at St. Nicholas – Clive our dedicated Organist and Michael, Adrian & Roger who cover when Clive is unable to play; our Choir who lead us so expertly in our Choral Worship and further glorify the Lord with Anthems and special pieces; Steve Davis for playing at Tea & Carols and numerous Gathering Services (and other occasions) throughout the year; the Blaze Band for working together to produce harmony every time you lead us in worship and Roger for coordinating all of the different musical talents in our Church. Thank you all.

Church Bellringers

I have managed to gather a few previous Ringers after the band dissolved at the start of Covid19. We rang to commemorate the lift of HM Queen Elizabeth as well as for her Platinum Jubilee. ‘Ring for the King’ is a national move for the Coronation on May 6[th] and over the weekend. Friday 5[th] May 6.30-7.15pm Basic Ringing

7.15-8.00pm Change & Methods Ringing

Sunday 7[th] May 5.15-6.00pm Ringing for the Coronation Service Alan Polaine, Tower Captain

Dersingham Descanters

We have a small Band of ten members. Age and illness make performances difficult. We need younger member involvement. Hope to start Christmas Season with enough to cover events.

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RESPOND AND RELATE

Ministry to Children – ‘Little Nippers’ Baby & Toddler Group

We continue to run the Little Nippers Baby & Toddler Group each Monday morning from 09.30 – 11am in Church during term time.

We have a short waiting list at the moment having accepted many who had been waiting to join. We generally have between 15 – 27 each Monday, with each little one being accompanied by their parent / Grandparent / nanny / carer.

We aim to provide interactive play, sensory play, craft sessions, Bible story time, Prayer time, snacks (which are always popular!), and space for parents and adults to get to know one another. Since the return to more normal sessions following the Pandemic, we have welcomed a Health Professional on two occasions to talk confidentially to parents, to weigh their little ones or to generally answer questions, and we have one booked for May this year again.

We were ‘checked out’ by the Norfolk County Council (NCC) and passed and have completed written documents on ‘Policy’ and ‘Safeguarding’ as a result of that visit.

We were awarded a grant from the NCC.

The Group is led by Rev Mark with Maggie supporting, and Jane Churchill, Elizabeth Holland and Janet Kirk all helping. Brenda Rice, Mary Sharpe and Janice Gathergood all help in the kitchen and are a huge support to us.

Maggie Anderson

Ministry to Young People – ‘Elevation’ Youth Group

Elevation Youth Group meet once a fortnight at the heart of the community, in the Village Centre, on Sunday evenings. We have recently changed to once a fortnight from weekly meets due to a dwindling in numbers, following on from the Covid period. The group meets term time only and, in the spring/summer months we enjoy outdoor fun such as the legendary Paint Twister.

We meet for an hour and a quarter each fortnight – 7-8.15 pm and enjoy a mixture of games, snacks and bible chats/readings and enjoy Christian music and music videos. Our group benefits from Reverend Mark leading sessions and as he is on hand to offer advice and support in relation to following bible messages/meanings and applying knowledge into the issues and aspects of young Christian’s lives.

As well as our fortnightly meetings here in Dersingham, we also take the group to the Area events – these events take place at St John’s Church (King’s Lynn in The Walks), and they are organised and run by The Diocese of Norwich Children, Youth and Family Development Team. They are twice termly and give the young people a great chance to mix with other young Christians in the area. They follow a very similar format to our own meets, games (Task Master is a firm favourite) and snacks and discussions and a chance for young people to mix and socialise freely. On a more adventurous level, we also take the group to Horstead each year (November) to take part in a fun packed weekend (again run by the Youth Team of The Diocese of Norwich), and this involves crate stacking, canoeing, forest school and environmental art. Again, this

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supports the well-being of young people in the Christian Community and provides an excellent opportunity for them to engage in social and spiritual development.

We thoroughly enjoy being together, but we need numbers to increase in order to remain viable. Emma Dinmore

Bible & Fellowship Groups

We have 3 Mid-Week Groups who meet on different days and times during the week. By the end of 2021, two were meeting in person and the third started meeting in person once more during in 2022.

Mothers’ Union – Dersingham Branch

The branch continues to be active within the church, providing the potted pansies and Simnel cake for the annual Mothering Sunday service as well as being involved in the service. We now have 22 members.

During 2022 we heard about life as an ex-pat in Cyprus; growing up in China and becoming a Christian before coming to the UK; the origins of marriage (a far more recent convention than might have been thought)! We also had an update on the invaluable work of Baby Basics West Norfolk and about the work done in Kings’ Lynn and area by the Pandora Project, helping those who have experienced domestic violence. Our Christmas tree for the St Nicholas Christmas Tree Festival highlighted the MU’s stance against gender-based and domestic violence by incorporating badges featuring the #No More 1in3 slogan.

We held a successful fund-raising coffee morning to raise money for the Ukraine Emergency Appeal.

On several occasions some of us visited Norwich, once for the annual Festival Service and procession of MU banners at the cathedral (a colourful and impressive sight) and on another occasion for a Members’ Day. We also had a visit to Flitcham church with an enjoyable tea afterwards. Later in the year several members went to Fakenham parish church for the commissioning of our new Norwich Diocesan President and to the Mid and West Norfolk Advent service in Dereham. In June we joined with other branches at South Wootton to hear about the MU “Angel Tree” project enabling parents in prison to send Christmas presents to their children, which we support.

Our meetings are on the fourth Wednesday of the month in the Community Room at Orchard Close between 2pm and 4pm and are a mixture of talks from external speakers on varied subjects interspersed with more social meetings (and there’s always refreshments). Details of our meetings can be found in the Parish Magazine as well as in the Lighthouse newsletter and we welcome anyone who is interested in what we do.

Pauline Martin, Branch Leader

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ABILITY TO ACCESS

The Church Building – Church Warden’s Report

Fabric, Goods and Ornaments

The supervision and care of such items is an on-going task. Any changes are recorded in the inventory, which is available for inspection by arrangement.

Church Building

The Intruder Alarm, Fire Extinguishers, Roof Alarm, and Gas Boilers were serviced. Small repairs around the building have been undertaken, when required, often by one of the Church Wardens. Numerous small tasks of routine maintenance were attended to throughout the year.

Sadly, it was noticed in the summer that the cash box that is attached to the Votive Candle Stand was taken. Consequently, we now request that any donations for candles be placed in the main wall safe by the south door.

The Porch Door Frame and Doors were given two coats of wood-preserver/varnish.

Finally, thanks from the Wardens

Again, we extend our sincere thanks to all the people who give so much time and energy, often working quietly and anonymously to maintain the cleanliness and tidiness of our church. This is particularly appreciated when the number of volunteers in all areas of our church life seem to be diminishing. Thanks, are also due to our cleaner, Susan, whose work is so much appreciated. Thanks also to those who assist her in this huge task.

We also wish to thank and draw attention to the tireless work of our small band of Flower Arrangers who ensure that the Church has floral displays throughout the year – whether fresh or silk, they always lift the heart and help to glorify the Lord.

The Flower Festival they co-ordinated to mark 70 years of Television was truly spectacular.

We also thank those who have supported the Flower Arrangers financially, allowing altar flowers to be given in memory of loved ones, whether through Lilies at Easter, Carnations at Christmas & Advent, or at specific Sundays throughout the year. Val and her team will always welcome conversations if you wish to have flowers prepared in memory of your loved one.

Neil Adams & Thomas Wheeler.

The Church Building – Church Cleaning

Susan Asbridge continues as our cleaner and comes in for 5 hours a week. She does a brilliant job both as cleaner and as a pastoral person for those who come into our church while she is there.

This year I set up a little group of volunteers to come into church whenever Susan is on holiday and I hope to have this group come in once a month to help Susan give a thorough cleanliness to certain areas that are not able to always be done in her 5 hours.

It is some time since the Church had a thorough spring clean as used to happen once a year by a team of volunteers.

Katrina Mundy.

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The Church Building - Tower & Clock Report

The Wardens are aware that I will stand down as Clock Maintenance Engineer in March 2024. This year will be my last servicing of the Clock. I have put forward a suggested replacement for me. The position is salaried and has to be put out to tender.

Alan Polaine, Tower Keeper & Clock Engineer

Catering Team

The Catering team have had a busy year with our monthly Coffee mornings, St Nicholas Flower Festival, Open Gardens and Christmas Tree festival to name a few.

We have also helped serve refreshments at various special Church services including Mothering Sunday, Mother’s Union service, Service Remembering those we have lost other the years plus others.

Unfortunately, this year we have seen a slight reduction in numbers but in the current economic climate this was to be expected and hopefully as the year progresses it will improve.

As always, a big thank you must go to all our volunteers who help either setting up, serving and washing up on the day, greeting visitors at the door and to those who are kind enough to bake for us.

Katrina Mundy

Communications – Parish Church News (Monthly Magazine)

It would be good to have a few more subscribers although copies are available for readers to buy at Coffee Mornings and in the Church when services are being held. A copy of the church magazine is also included in the Newcomers Pack.

Due to the retirement of several advertisers, there is now a need for a dedicated “space” salesperson. If you are considering this voluntary job, you would need to be computer-literate in order to pass on the advertisers’ copy ready for inclusion in the magazine. Revenue from a few more advertisers would help to raise funds for St Nicholas Church. For personal reasons I am no longer able to visit would-be advertisers, therefore, a cheerful visit to possible advertisers by an interested person would be pleasing.

Many advertisers forget that the printed word can be stored for future reference and prefer to use social media. However, due to the quirkiness of the admin of a well-known outlet, many posts disappear within minutes.

Of necessity, the articles included need to interest many different people not all of whom are regular worshippers. Readers mention that they like to find a suitable prayer, maybe an amusing joke or cartoon and puzzle fans like the Sudoku. The Editor would be happy to receive puzzles from compilers that are copyright-free.

Contributors are so important, and I am sure they enjoy writing their articles and poems as much as everyone appreciates reading them. Included here should be a thank you to photographers who offer their illustrations for the front cover and the assistance given by a practised proofreader.

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The church magazine has proved to be a popular medium for local churches and charities to have a mention of their fund-raising events.

A particular group deserves a mention, the distributors who deliver to homes village-wide in all weathers and the friendly help given to print the magazine.

The Editor

Communications – The Lighthouse (Weekly Newsletter)

The Lighthouse, a weekly newsletter written and produced by volunteers, brings an uplifting message, scripture, prayers, a puzzle, and information about what's on at church. Now on its 140th Issue, The Lighthouse began in 2020 as part of an outreach during the pandemic to those who are shut in or are otherwise isolated.

Lois Williams, Editor

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COMMITTED TO COMMUNITY

Pastoral Oversight Team

The Pastoral Oversight Team meet every 6 weeks to talk about and discuss ways of supporting those who may be bereaved, lonely, in need of additional care, or generally need prayer or home visits / telephone calls / hospital visits / home Holy Communion.

We consider very carefully the welfare of these folk, including the safeguarding elements, and all the team are DBS checked.

We are conscious that not everyone wants us calling to visit and would prefer a call by telephone or sometimes an email, but we are there if the need is there, and we respect the privacy, dignity and independence of all those in our prayer list.

Maggie Anderson & Rev Adrian

Babybasics West Norfolk

We continue to be busy…..but….as we have said time and again, without the continuing and generous support from all of you we couldn’t do what we do.

Throughout the year we have been invited to speak at many organisations and groups who wish to hear about our volunteering, and we have been able to accept all of them. We look forward very much to demonstrating what we do, but more importantly, why we do it.

Sadly, but unsurprisingly, the cost-of-living crisis continues to be the highest reason for our referrals. Closely followed by homelessness and Domestic Violence. We have had our second referral in from the Night Shelter.

This is a short, but a stark reminder of the need locally.

Between April 1[st] 2022 and today April 30[th] 2023 we have completed 294 referrals.

Since 2017 Baby Basics in West Norfolk have provided:

Every single referral comes to us via a Health Professional / support agency / The Refuge/ Borough Council / Night Shelter / Food Bank / Police / Schools / Benjamin Foundation / Hanseatic

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Union etc. This means that every single referral has been assessed as needing the support we can offer. No referral is made unnecessarily.

Thank you – for just allowing us to help all these little people. And their mum’s. Please continue to pray for all those in need, and please continue to pray for us. It continues to be a privilege to do what we do.

Maggie Anderson, Centre Leader

St. Nicholas Friendship Group – Chair’s Opening Remarks from their 2023 AGM

Many thanks for joining us at today’s A.G.M. I’m pleased that our annual luncheon, normally held at Heacham Manor, went ahead at the Rose and Crown in Snettisham instead. It was a really enjoyable occasion despite the rather slow service. Twenty-four members and guests attended. The Manor was going to charge an additional fee for the hire of the venue which ruled that out. Next year’s luncheon will be on the10[th] January 24. I don’t think Covid, and its variants will ever disappear, but it should not impact on our daily lives and future events in quite the same way.

This year’s talks have been really interesting, informative, varied and generally well attended. Ron has the challenging task of finding speakers to add to the programme of events which I really appreciate. The events programme is gradually filling up. However, I’m sure suggestions and contributions from all of you would be most welcome.

Membership of our group has declined over the years, so I think we need to think of ways to raise awareness of our existence. Opening up the talks to non- members for a small charge has boosted attendance at many of the talks.

I would also like to thank Rob, our treasurer, for his work in keeping the books in order and Erich for his work as secretary.

Finally, a huge thankyou to Helen and Betty for organising and providing the refreshments.

John Oughtibridge, Chair

Knit & Natter

Our group was started in 2007 when a small group of ladies got together to share a common interest. We meet twice a month on a Tuesday afternoon at Dersingham Village Centre in the cooler months and in members gardens in the summer. Over tea and biscuits or cake for special occasions we talk about our current projects swap patterns and tips for knitting and other crafts. This year again we have mainly supported Baby Basics as our local charity knitting blankets and baby clothes.

Each year we decorate a tree at the Christmas Tree Festival the theme for 2022 was ‘Royal Ascot’ and included many knitted hats along with some horses and champagne.

For more details contact June Crawshaw on 01485 543836 or Lindsey Davis on 01485 522363 or email lindsey@davista.co.uk.

June Crawshaw

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ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE

The Churchyard – Church Warden’s Report

A considerable amount of time and attention has been given to the identification and acquisition of extra land for burials, as the existing churchyard is almost full. Numerous contacts have been made and various alternatives investigated.

Two new oak gateposts, for the priest's gate in Church Lane were made and installed by Mark Osborne, whose work was organized and funded by Richard Stanton. Both men have been thanked for this work and their generosity.

A troubling amount of soil was being burrowed against the south side of the church. The Wardens set up a night-vision camera in order to determine what sort of creature was causing this damage. Evidence from the camera, and advice from friends with a knowledge of British wildlife confirmed that the excavations were caused by rabbits. West Norfolk Pest Control were given the task of helping to resolve the problem, although this might be an on-going job.

The Yew trees have had their annual trim and our tree surgeon has attended to other tasks as requested.

The work of our groundsman is regarded as very satisfactory indeed, and it is intended that we continue with his services.

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Dersingham PCC
Financial Statement for the Year Ended 31 December 2022
Receipts and Payments Accounts
Note Unrestricted
Fund		 Designated
Fund		 Restricted Fund Endowment
Fund		 Total Total
2022 2021
£ £ £ £ £ £
Receipts
Voluntary receipts:
Collections at Services 3 5,554.95 - - - 5,554.95 5,968.09
Plannedgiving 3 42,071.00 - 45.00 - 42,116.00 43,521.00
All othergiving/voluntaryreceipts 3 7,228.42 578.40 678.65 - 8,485.47 26,752.70
Grant Income 3 5,400.00 - - - 5,400.00 5,773.94
Legacies Received(Capital Value) 30,500.00 - - - 30,500.00 -
Gift Aid recovered 13,548.11 - - - 13,548.11 11,957.25
104,302.48 578.40 723.65 - 105,604.53 93,972.98
Activities forgenerating funds 3 16,218.30 - - - 16,218.30 25,809.34
Investment income 155.81 - 13.03 - 168.84 11.90
Church activities 3 13,049.00 - 985.00 - 14,034.00 5,758.20
Other income 3 0.63 - - - 0.63 179.28
Total receipts 133,726.22 578.40 1,721.68 - 136,026.30 125,731.70
Payments
Church activities:
Parish share 55,794.49 - - - 55,794.49 53,842.20
Clergyand Staffingcosts 4 7,314.50 - - - 7,314.50 6,152.91
Church runningexpenses 4 10,538.79 - 615.82 - 11,154.61 6,939.45
Missiongivingand donations 4 2,566.45 - 250.00 - 2,816.45 671.89
Buildingwork and repairs 4 5,480.41 - - - 5,480.41 17,781.63
Administration Costs 4 6,073.86 - - - 6,073.86 5,857.37
Other expenditure 4 5,776.08 - 1,470.58 - 7,246.66 9,142.95
93,544.58 - 2,336.40 - 95,880.98 100,388.40
Cost ofgenerating funds 4 4,879.15 - - - 4,879.15 8,104.74
Total Payments 98,423.73 - 2,336.40 - 100,760.13 108,493.14
Excess of receipts overpayments 35,302.49 578.40 - 614.72 - 35,266.17 17,238.56
Transfers between funds - 32,176.00 - 32,176.00 - - -
3,126.49 578.40 31,561.28 - 35,266.17 17,238.56
Cash at bank and in hand at 1 Jan 6,954.61 2,841.00 31,314.06 - 41,109.67 23,871.11
Cash at bank and in hand at 31 Dec 10,081.10 3,419.40 62,875.34 - 76,375.84 41,109.67
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Note Unrestricted
Fund		 Designated
Fund		 Restricted Fund Endowment
Fund		 Total Total
2022 2021
£ £ £ £ £ £
Cash Funds
Bank Current Account 5 10,081.10 3,419.40 4,866.44 - 18,366.94 14,489.67
Bank Savings Account - - - - - -
Deposit Fund 6 - - 58,008.90 - 58,008.90 26,620.00
10,081.10 3,419.40 62,875.34 - 76,375.84 41,109.67
Notes
1. The financial statements of the PCC have been prepared in
basis.		 accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 using the Receipts & Payments
2. The movement in designated and restricted
funds during the year were:
Restricted Bal b/fwd Receipts Payments Transfers Bal c/fwd
Friendship Group 595.75 293.00 448.00 - 440.75
Tower Bellringers 436.00 - - 90.00 526.00
Little Nippers 582.91 985.00 867.93 - 33.00 666.98
Dersingham Descanters 1,155.14 210.65 190.47 - 1,175.32
Mission - 220.00 - 100.00 320.00
626002009D PCC CCLA 22,100.00 - - 32,400.00 54,500.00
Barclays VCW 50325392 1,924.26 13.03 830.00 630.10 1,737.39
CCLA6260002002D-RCW01/61 4,520.00 - - - 1,011.10 3,508.90
31,314.06 1,721.68 2,336.40 32,176.00 62,875.34
Designated Bal b/fwd Receipts Payments Transfers Bal c/fwd
South AisleProject 2,841.00 578.40 - - 3,419.40
2,841.00 578.40 - - 3,419.40
FriendshipGroup- Own Bank Account
Tower Bellringers - Funds raised byBellringers for maintenance of tower bells
South Aisle Project - Funds relatingto re-orderingof the Church
Little Nippers - Churchparent & Toddler Group
Dersingham Descanters - Own Bank Account
Mission - 0
626002009D PCC CCLA - This account is to hold savings for theplanned improvements to the church buildingand conservationprojects.
Barclays VCW 50325392 - This account is for charitablepurposes.
CCLA 6260002002D-RCW01/61 - Holds savings donated for charitablepurposes
3. Receipts Unrestricted
Fund		 Designated
Fund		 Restricted Fund Endowment
Fund		 Total Total
2022 2021
£ £ £ £ £ £
COLLECTIONS AT SERVICES
SundayCollections 3,043.42 - - - 3,043.42 3,063.66
SundayCollections - Gift Aided 1,039.41 - - - 1,039.41 1,367.00
Contactless Income 1,414.72 - - - 1,414.72 1,490.37
Contactless Income - Gift Aided 57.40 - - - 57.40 47.06
5,554.95 - - - 5,554.95 5,968.09
PLANNED GIVING
StandingOrder 1,225.00 - - - 1,225.00 1,145.00
StandingOrders - Gift Aided 40,846.00 - 45.00 - 40,891.00 42,376.00
42,071.00 - 45.00 - 42,116.00 43,521.00
GIFT AID RECOVERED
Gift Aid Reclaim 13,548.11 - - - 13,548.11 11,957.25
13,548.11 - - - 13,548.11 11,957.25
ALL OTHER GIVING/VOLUNTARY RECEIPTS
Donations 3,555.08 578.40 - - 4,133.48 18,330.65
Donations - Gift Aided 865.00 - - - 865.00 3,945.00
Wall Boxes 696.57 - - - 696.57 590.09
Donations for Others 2,053.82 - 175.00 - 2,228.82 295.45
FriendshipGroupIncome - - 293.00 - 293.00 540.03
Votive Candles 57.95 - - - 57.95 51.48
Conservation - - - - - 3,000.00
Dersingham Descanters income - - 210.65 - 210.65 -
7,228.42 578.40 678.65 - 8,485.47 26,752.70
ACTIVITIES FOR GENERATING FUNDS
Magazine 2,172.40 - - - 2,172.40 2,111.30
Sales - - - - - 71.00
Summer./Flower Festival 3,961.96 - - - 3,961.96 751.53
Christmas Tree Festival 4,568.49 - - - 4,568.49 4,649.78
Open Gardens 2,828.10 - - - 2,828.10 4,524.00
Coffee Mornings 2,687.35 - - - 2,687.35 1,096.28
Sponsored Events - - - - - 11,958.45
Concerts & Other One-Off Events - - - - - 647.00
16,218.30 - - - 16,218.30 25,809.34
CHURCH ACTIVITIES
Fees - Statutory 12,909.00 - - - 12,909.00 4,519.00
Fees - Additional - - - - - 526.00
Little Nippers - - 985.00 - 985.00 473.20
Memorial Flowers/Flower Based Income 140.00 - - - 140.00 40.00
Elevation Youth Group - - - - - 200.00
13,049.00 - 985.00 - 14,034.00 5,758.20
INVESTMENT INCOME
Dividends and Interest 155.81 - 13.03 - 168.84 11.90
155.81 - 13.03 - 168.84 11.90
GRANT INCOME
RecurringGrants 400.00 - - - 400.00 800.00
Non-RecurringGrants - - - - - 1,223.94
Churchyard Grant from Parish Council 5,000.00 - - - 5,000.00 3,750.00
5,400.00 - - - 5,400.00 5,773.94
OTHER INCOME
Reimbursements - - - - - 178.81
BankingLoyaltyReward 0.63 - - - 0.63 0.47
0.63 - - - 0.63 179.28
4. Payments Unrestricted
Fund		 Designated
Fund		 Restricted Fund Endowment
Fund		 Total Total
2022 2021
£ £ £ £ £ £
CLERGY AND STAFFING COSTS
ClergyExpenses 585.40 - - - 585.40 836.01
Cleaner 2,830.00 - - - 2,830.00 2,290.00
Organaist Fees - Locum & Additional Services 1,020.00 - - - 1,020.00 650.00
DBS & SafeguardingRelated 21.60 - - - 21.60 -
Organist Fees - Regular 2,790.00 - - - 2,790.00 2,170.00
MinistryTeam Expenses 67.50 - - - 67.50 31.90
Verger - - - - - 175.00
7,314.50 - - - 7,314.50 6,152.91
CHURCH RUNNING EXPENSES
Gas and ElectricityBill 4,076.41 - - - 4,076.41 2,436.51
Insurance 3,312.44 - - - 3,312.44 3,232.89
Service Costs 707.73 - - - 707.73 508.08
Water Bill 147.46 - - - 147.46 64.70
CleaningMaterials 110.17 - - - 110.17 78.83
PCC DiscretionaryExpensese 1,164.99 - - - 1,164.99 -
Flower Arrangers 48.00 - - - 48.00 44.00
Septic Tank 565.00 - - - 565.00 160.00
Church Youth Group'Elevation' 256.27 - - - 256.27 148.45
The GatheringChildren's Groups 150.32 - - - 150.32 105.99
10,538.79 - - - 10,538.79 6,779.45
MISSION GIVING AND DONATIONS
Charities - Home(UK) 2,068.45 - - - 2,068.45 671.89
Charities - Overseas 498.00 - - - 498.00 -
Charities - Secular - - 250.00 - 250.00 -
2,566.45 - 250.00 - 2,816.45 671.89
BUILDING WORK AND REPAIRS
New BuildingWork 985.72 - - - 985.72 14,993.26
Church Maintenance & Repairs 4,494.69 - - - 4,494.69 2,788.37
5,480.41 - - - 5,480.41 17,781.63
COSTS OF GENERATING FUNDS
Bookstall 137.29 - - - 137.29 111.39
Summer/Flower Festival Payments 1,660.26 - - - 1,660.26 892.97
2021 Christmas Tree Festival Payments 70.00 - - - 70.00 820.00
Open Gardens Payments 135.39 - - - 135.39 2,453.29
Other Events - - - - - 1,569.09
Coffee MorningPayments 241.60 - - - 241.60 90.12
2022 Christmas Tree Festival Payments 2,634.61 - - - 2,634.61 2,167.88
4,879.15 - - - 4,879.15 8,104.74
ADMINISTRATION COSTS
Bank charges 99.15 - - - 99.15 81.45
Printing 1,521.50 - - - 1,521.50 823.80
Licenses/Subscriptions 963.67 - - - 963.67 1,028.07
Parish Website - - - - - 100.00
Photocopier,Postal Costs & Telephone 3,489.54 - - - 3,489.54 3,824.05
6,073.86 - - - 6,073.86 5,857.37
OTHER EXPENDITURE
Churchyard Expenses 4,874.00 - - - 4,874.00 5,524.00
TradingCosts - Property - - 190.47 - 190.47 -
WorshipHospitality 389.98 - - - 389.98 98.66
HolidayClub & One-Off Youth Work - - - - - 70.00
Choir Expenses 134.40 - - - 134.40 65.00
Conservation Costs - - - - - 1,809.60
Bell Ringers(Tower & Descanters) 360.00 - - - 360.00 10.00
Covid-19 Expenditure 17.70 - - - 17.70 235.21
5,776.08 - 190.47 - 5,966.55 7,812.47
£ £ £ £ £ £
General Account 10,081.10 - - - 10,081.10 6,954.61
Friendship Group - - 440.75 - 440.75 595.75
Tower Bellringers - - 526.00 - 526.00 436.00
South Aisle Project - 3,419.40 - - 3,419.40 2,841.00
Little Nippers - - 666.98 - 666.98 582.91
Dersingham Descanters - - 1,175.32 - 1,175.32 1,155.14
Mission - - 320.00 - 320.00 -
Barclays VCW 50325392 - - 1,737.39 - 1,737.39 1,924.26
10,081.10 3,419.40 4,866.44 - 18,366.94 14,489.67
Unrestricted
Fund		 Designated
Fund		 Restricted Fund Endowment
Fund		 Total Total
6. Deposit Fund 2022 2021
£ £ £ £ £ £
626002009D PCC CCLA - - 54,500.00 - 54,500.00 22,100.00
CCLA 6260002002D-RCW01/61 - - 3,508.90 - 3,508.90 4,520.00
- - 58,008.90 - 58,008.90 26,620.00

Dersingham PCC

Receipts and Payments Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2022

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examinerfs Report Report to the trusteesl members of tEQ iThJG Pcc On accounts for the year ended 022 Charity no (if any) 2502 Lko Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (Ihe Trusf) for the year ended Responsibilities and basis of report As the charsvs trustees. you are responsible for the preparation of the ac(x)unts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (Ihe Acr). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (ottse￿ is610￿") vthich gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. the accounting records V￿re not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act: or the accounts did not ac￿rd with the accounting records. or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements conceming the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities {Ac(x)unts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please delete the words in the brackets rfthey do not apply. Signed: Dale: 06 03, 202S Name: M£ Relevant professional qualification(s) or body IER Oct 2018

{rf any): Address: Z rtiLL Co fi Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guKlance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examinerwishes to disclose. IER Oct 2018