ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING
CHURCHWARDENS AND FABRIC REPORT 2022
The first thing I would like to say is a big thank you to everybody for adapting to all the restrictions that the Covid epidemic brought to Church life. This has of course brought quite a few trials and tribulations with it. The year began with all the PCCs in the benefice having to vote to close our Churches. It was then that we Churchwardens greatly appreciated our very organised and hard-working Rector. He started the on-line services the last of these was 21[st] March 2021 and Church was re-opened for Palm Sunday 28[th] March. The Church web-site was updated and a Facebook page developed again by the Rector so we are all able to keep in contact with people using old and new methods. There was also the new concept of coffee mornings via Zoom.
All during this year we had problems with the Church clock even though it was regularly serviced. After many visits by the clock repair company this has now been rectified. Thanks to Melvyn Rose and David Cooper for their help with this.
As we opened the Church again slowly and safely, it was suggested that an Easter garden and the embroidered Easter crosses be made for people to appreciate and collect as they passed by the Church thanks to Mike and Dorothy Smith and Jeremy and Stephanie Green in organising this.
Great joy was seen and heard in July when singing and bell-ringing resumed in Church again, when more Covid restrictions were lifted. Now the Church was opening in more ways we began to tidy up inside and outside the Church. Jim Oliver and Dave Birks have done their sterling work in the open Churchyard again. We have also had some challenging times with the heating system I thank Peter Broster and Melvyn Rose. The gutters were cleaned and the drains were checked. Woodworm in the bell chamber was successfully treated. Peter and Lorraine Knight kindly power washed the Avenue gates and railings. The Quinquennial inspection is due this year (2022) by the Architect so we will no doubt have more work needed.
Coffee mornings began in August and planning began to hold the Christmas Fayre. We have been very pleased since the coffee mornings began the amounts received have been excellent. Thanks to all the members of the Church and friends that helped with such hard work to raise such a fantastic amount at Christmas Fayre. We kept our fingers crossed that the event would not have to be cancelled (again due to Covid). It was agreed by the PCC that as the Church reopened we should accept the kind offer of a banner to promote the Church when holding special events or coffee mornings, etc. to be seen from the Church Street car park.
I cannot say how surprised we were, to be able to say that we had paid our Parish Share this year. Part way through the year it was reported to PCC that it seemed unachievable. So a big thank you to Penny in working so hard with our finances and to yourselves in making this possible. The reason why I am mentioning this now is that like all homes the Church is “feeling the pinch” with our economic costs. We had the first of our foreign tourist coach tours this weekend. That was only 18 people not the usual 2 coach loads. I also asked the courier if there was more to come in the future, his answer was “No”. This will be a big loss to us for some time I fear. So what we must do now is to be open for the staycation holidaymakers. If people can give a couple of hours weekly or fortnightly we would like to have the Church open again from 2 – 4 p.m. daily. We are also probably visiting other areas ourselves if you see something a Church is doing and you think we could do it here please tell us.
In summing up this year, the important person to thank is Rev. Paul for all his hard work in keeping us together and connected as a Church. Finally I apologise to anyone I have not thanked individually you are all to be thanked for working as a team to make the year such a success under extreme limitations.
St Andrew’s Parochial Church Council (Epworth)
Registered Charity No: 252324
Financial Accounts for the year ending 31 December 2022
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ST ANDREW’S CHURCH, EPWORTH
Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2022
Administrative Information
| Trustees | Reverend Paul Wilson (Rector) |
|---|---|
| Mrs P Birks (Churchwarden & Treasurer) | |
| Miss S Storey (Churchwarden) | |
| Mrs J Brewster | |
| Mrs L Burnham (resigned 27thApril 2022) | |
| Mr D Cooper | |
| Mrs J Cozens | |
| Mr D Higginson | |
| Mrs P Higginson | |
| Mrs W Kitson | |
| Mrs K Liddell | |
| Mrs J Matthews (resigned 27thApril 2022) | |
| Mr J Oliver | |
| Mr M Rose | |
| Mrs S Usztan | |
| Mrs A Tinsley | |
| Address | Church Street |
| Epworth | |
| Doncaster | |
| South Yorkshire | |
| DN9 1ER | |
| Registered Charity Number | 252324 |
| Independent Examiner | Mrs Katie Sauvage FCCA |
| Voluntary Action North Lincolnshire | |
| 4-6 Robert Street | |
| Scunthorpe | |
| North Lincolnshire | |
| DN15 6NG | |
| Bankers | HSBC |
| Market Place | |
| Epworth | |
| Doncaster | |
| South Yorkshire | |
| DN9 1EU |
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Aims and purposes
St Andrew’s Parochial Church Council (PCC) has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent, the Reverend Paul Wilson, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical.
Objectives and Activities
The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and to become or remain part of parish community at St Andrew’s Epworth. When planning our activities, we try to enable people to live out their faith as part of our community: in worship and prayer, provision of pastoral care and in missionary and outreach work.
To enable us to more fully undertake this work, over the last 3 or so years a major scheme of restoration and improvements to the Church of St Andrew’s, with the substantial help from grant funding, has taken place.
Achievements and Performance
We offer a range of services each week and in the course of the year. Following an 18 months period in which due to the substantial building works, in which we could not worship in our Church, it has been pleasing to return, in May 2013, to our restored Church and to welcome growing numbers into our services and other activities. We continue to be grateful to all those who have played their part in ensuring St Andrew’s and its’ worship and other activities have continued elsewhere and in our restored Church. We also assist many to mark the milestones of their lives, in baptism, marriage and funerals.
Members of our PPC sit on the deanery synod and this provides us with an important link between the parish and the wider structures of the church. We continue to provide opportunities for social activities and visit and care for members of our parish whom are sick, frail, in hospital or housebound.
Our parish magazine keeps parishioners and the wider community of Epworth and District informed of important matters affecting our Church, with details of our services, contact details of our clergy and others and articles of interest about our activities and faith.
Financial Review – year end 31 December 2022
Volunteers
We wish to put on record all the volunteers who have worked so hard to make our Church the welcoming, beautiful, historic place of worship and community life it is. In particular, our churchwardens, Mrs Birks and Miss Storey, all other members of our PCC and the many others who help in so many ways to keep our parish active, welcoming and witnesses of their faith.
Structure, governance and management
The method of appointment of our PCC members is as set out in the Church Representation Rules. All those who attend our services are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC. The membership consists of the incumbent, churchwardens, the reader and members elected by those on the electoral roll of the Church.
The PCC members are responsible for making decisions on how all matters of general concern and importance to the parish including deciding on how the funds of the PCC are spent. The Trustees consider the Public Benefit when making decisions.
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Independent Examiner’s report to the PCC for St Andrew’s Church, Epworth Parish,
I report on the annual report and accounts of the PCC for the year ended 31 December 2022, which are set out on pages 1 to 11, in respect of an examination carried out in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 (‘the Regulations’) and section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’).
Respective responsibilities of PCC and examiner
As members of the PCC you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts, and you consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and the Regulations) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to issue this report on those accounts in accordance with the terms of the Regulations, that is to:
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Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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To follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission in the 2011 Act, and to be found in the Church guidance, 2006 edition. That examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the PCC and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
-
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
-
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met; or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Whilst there is no concerns and I am happy to sign off the independent examination, I would recommend that the separation of restricted and unrestricted accounting recording is made clearer to allow easier analysis of the organisations accounts.
Mrs Katie Sauvage FCCA Voluntary Action North Lincolnshire Limited 4-6 Robert Street Scunthorpe North Lincolnshire, DN15 6NG
Date:
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ST ANDREW’S CHURCH, EPWORTH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
The attached notes form part of these financial statements.
| INCOME & ENDOWNMENTS Incoming Resources from generated funds Donations & legacies 2(a) Other trading activities 2(b) Income from investments 2(c) Income from Church activities 2(d) Other incoming resources 2(e) Total incoming resources EXPENDITURE ON Church activities 3(a) Total expenditure Net Movements in funds Unrealised gain/(loss) on revaluation Total Funds brough forward At 1 January 2022 Total Funds carried forward At 31 December 2022 |
Unrestricted Funds Restoration Appeal Total 2022 Unrestricted Funds Restoration Appeal Total 2021 £ £ £ £ £ £ 41,394 - 41,394 38,747 - 38,747 19,072 - 19,072 11,060 - 11,060 61 929 990 56 834 890 3,817 - 3,817 3,783 - 3,783 - - - 106 - 106 |
|---|---|
| 64,344 929 65,273 53,752 834 54,586 |
|
| (61,068) (60) (61,128) (53,672) (564) (54,236) |
|
| (61,068) (60) (61,128) (53,672) (564) (54,236) |
|
| 3,276 869 4,145 80 270 350 |
|
| (4,075) - (4,075) 4,333 - 4,333 |
|
| (799) 869 70 4,413 270 4,683 |
|
| 17,191 31,321 48,512 12,778 31,051 43,829 |
|
| 16,392 32,190 48,582 17,191 31,321 48,512 |
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ST ANDREW’S CHURCH, EPWORTH
Balance Sheet As at 31 December 2022
| Note Tangible Assets for Church use 5 Investment Assets 5 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Short Term Deposits 6 Cash at bank and in hand 7 LIABILITIES Creditors – amounts falling due in one year 8 NET CURRENT ASSETS NET ASSETS FUNDS General Funds (unrestricted) 9/10 Restoration Appeal (restricted) 9/10 Total funds |
2022 2021 £ £ Not valued Not valued 30,871 34,946 |
|---|---|
| - - 5,599 4,669 12,472 9,177 |
|
| 18,071 13,846 (360) (280) |
|
| 17,711 13,566 |
|
| 48,582 48,512 |
|
| 16,392 17,191 32,190 31,321 48,582 48,512 |
Approved by the Parochial Church Council and signed on its’ behalf by:
Churchwarden: ………………………….. Miss S Storey (Churchwarden)
Treasurer: ………………………….. Mrs P Birks (Treasurer/Churchwarden)
Dated: ………..………………….
The attached notes form part of these financial statements.
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Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022
1. Accounting policies
1.1 Accounting Convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 together with applicable accounting standards and the SORP FRS102.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard 102, (effective January 2016) and other applicable accounting standards. The financial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the Parochial Church Council is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body nor those that are informal gatherings of Church members.
1.2 Funds
Restricted funds represent donations or grants received for a specific object or invited by the Parochial Church Council for a specific object. The funds may only be expended on the specific object for which they were given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of the year must be carried forward as a balance on that fund. However substantial funds have been transferred last year and this year from unrestricted to restricted funds for the purposes of the Church restoration.
Unrestricted funds are general funds which can be used for Parochial Church Council ordinary purposes. Funds designated for a particular purpose by the Parochial Church Council are also unrestricted.
1.3 Incoming resources
Planned giving, collections and donations are recognised when received. Tax refunds are recognised when the incoming resource to which they relate is received. Grants and legacies are accounted for when the Parochial Church Council is legally entitled to the amounts due. Dividends are accounted for when receivable, interest is accrued. Amounts received specifically for mission are dealt with as restricted funds. All other income is recognised when it is receivable. All incoming resources are accounted for gross.
1.4 Resources expended
Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, if that award creates a binding or constructive obligation on the Parochial Church Council. The Diocesan Parish Share is accounted for when due. All other expenditure is generally recognised when it is incurred and is accounted for gross.
1.5 Fixed Assets
Consecrated and benefice property is not included in the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act 2011. For anything acquired prior to 31 December 2011 there is insufficient cost information available and such assets are not valued in the financial statements. The church is currently undergoing significant restoration work. Such costs are ongoing and have been expensed through the statement of financial activities and have not been capitalised, last year and in the current period. The bulk of these are fixed additions to the Church which is not owned by the PCC. A small amount of the expenditure is portable, but has been funded with grants and so if capitalised a designated reserve with a release equal and opposite to the depreciation would be needed. Amounts are not material and would be complex in accounting terms.
Investments are valued at market value at 31 December 2022.
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ST ANDREW’S CHURCH, EPWORTH Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022
2. INCOME & ENDOWMENS
| 2(a) Donations & legacies Gift Aid Envelopes Collections Tourism/Donations Donations Grants 2(b) Other trading activities Magazines (Sales & Adverts) Rents (Land & Wayleave) Shop Sales Events WB/Wroot re Expenses Feed In Tariff Quickline Communications Sundries VAT refund Sale of Assets Diocesan Energy Payment 2(c) Income from investments Investment income Bank interest 2(d) Income from church activities Fees 2(e) Other incoming resources Refunds and other income Transfers |
Unrestricted Funds Restoration Funds Total 2022 Unrestricted Funds Restoration Funds Total 2021 £ £ £ £ £ £ 7,743 - 7,743 6,405 - 6,405 23,199 - 23,199 22,663 - 22,663 5,880 - 5,880 6,353 - 6,353 4,572 - 4,572 3,326 - 3,326 - - - - - - - - - - - - |
|---|---|
| 41,394 - 41,394 38,747 - 38,747 - - - - - - 1,381 - 1,381 1,381 - 1,381 - - - - - - 11,276 - 11,276 7,650 - 7,650 600 - 600 650 - 650 2,636 - 2,636 1,039 - 1,039 600 - 600 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 340 - 340 2,579 - 2,579 - - - |
|
| 19,072 - 19,072 11,060 - 11,060 - 860 860 - 832 832 61 69 130 56 2 58 |
|
| 61 929 990 56 834 890 3,817 - 3,817 3,783 - 3,783 |
|
| 3,817 - 3,817 3,783 - 3,783 - - - 106 - 106 - - - - - - |
|
| - - - 106 - 106 64,344 929 65,273 53,752 834 54,586 |
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Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022
| EXPENDITURE ON Unrestricted Funds £ Restricted Funds £ Total 2022 £ Unrestricted Funds £ Restricted Funds £ Total 2021 £ 3(a) Parish Share 34,867 - 34,867 34,649 - 34,649 Clergy expenses 2,195 - 2,195 1,628 - 1,628 Organist 1,400 - 1,400 400 - 400 Maintenance 4,678 - 4,678 3,993 - 3,993 Insurance 4,786 - 4,786 4,606 - 4,606 Gas & Electric 8,835 - 8,835 4,670 - 4,670 Magazine - - - 276 - 276 Fees re Funerals 660 - 660 998 - 998 Sundries 305 - 305 67 - 67 Altar Costs 111 - 111 153 - 153 Donations 1,857 - 1,857 1,310 - 1,310 Childrens area 39 - 39 - - - Printing 205 - 205 Bank Charges Hire of Hall Professional fees Building Work 170 328 242 - 60 - - - 230 328 242 - 16 394 232 - - - - 564 16 394 232 564 Church restoration costs 30 - 30 - - - Independent Examiner’s fees 360 - 360 280 - 280 61,068 60 61,128 53,672 564 54,236 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 61,068 60 61,128 53,672 564 54,236 Staff costs 2022 2021 £ £ Salaries, wages and honoraria 1,400 400 |
Unrestricted Funds £ Restricted Funds £ Total 2022 £ Unrestricted Funds £ Restricted Funds £ Total 2021 £ 34,867 - 34,867 34,649 - 34,649 2,195 - 2,195 1,628 - 1,628 1,400 - 1,400 400 - 400 4,678 - 4,678 3,993 - 3,993 4,786 - 4,786 4,606 - 4,606 8,835 - 8,835 4,670 - 4,670 - - - 276 - 276 660 - 660 998 - 998 305 - 305 67 - 67 111 - 111 153 - 153 1,857 - 1,857 1,310 - 1,310 39 - 39 - - - 205 - 205 170 328 242 - 60 - - - 230 328 242 - 16 394 232 - - - - 564 16 394 232 564 30 - 30 - - - 360 - 360 280 - 280 |
Unrestricted Funds £ Restricted Funds £ Total 2022 £ Unrestricted Funds £ Restricted Funds £ Total 2021 £ 34,867 - 34,867 34,649 - 34,649 2,195 - 2,195 1,628 - 1,628 1,400 - 1,400 400 - 400 4,678 - 4,678 3,993 - 3,993 4,786 - 4,786 4,606 - 4,606 8,835 - 8,835 4,670 - 4,670 - - - 276 - 276 660 - 660 998 - 998 305 - 305 67 - 67 111 - 111 153 - 153 1,857 - 1,857 1,310 - 1,310 39 - 39 - - - 205 - 205 170 328 242 - 60 - - - 230 328 242 - 16 394 232 - - - - 564 16 394 232 564 30 - 30 - - - 360 - 360 280 - 280 |
|---|---|---|
| 61,068 60 61,128 53,672 564 54,236 |
||
| 61,128 53,672 564 54,236 |
||
| 61,068 60 |
||
| 2022 2021 £ £ 1,400 400 |
4. Staff costs
During the year the Church Council remunerated the services of the organist, but no payments were large enough to attract social security costs. This equates to less than one full-time employee. No payments or expenses were paid to any other Church Council member, persons closely connected to them or related parties.
5. Investment Assets
| Market value at 1 January 2022 Revaluation gain/(loss) Market value at 31 December 2022 |
2022 2021 £ £ 34,946 30,613 (4,075) 4,333 30,871 34,946 |
|---|---|
The holding at 31 December 2022 was 1,494 shares in the Central Board of Finance of the Church of England’s Investment Fund (2021: 1,494 shares). The market value at 31 December 2022 represents investments for unrestricted funds.
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Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022
6. Short Term Deposits
| CBF Deposit Fund | Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 2022 Total 2021 £ £ £ £ - 5,599 5,599 4,669 - 5,599 5,599 4,669 |
|---|---|
7. Cash at Bank and in Hand
| HSBC PCC Account Restoration Appeal Account Money Manager Account Money Manager Restoration Account |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 2022 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 2021 £ £ £ £ £ £ 11,560 - 11,560 8,327 - 8,327 - 692 692 - 622 622 220 - 220 97 - 97 - - - - 130 130 11,780 692 12,472 8,424 752 9,176 |
|---|---|
8. Liabilities Amounts falling in one year
| Loan advanced re Restoration Costs Trade Creditors Accruals Independent Examination fee |
2022 2021 £ £ - - - - - - 360 280 360 280 |
|---|---|
9. Analysis of net assets between funds
| Tangible Assets for Church Use Current Assets Current Liabilities Total |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 2022 £ £ £ 4,972 25,899 30,871 11,780 6,291 18,071 (360) - (360) 16,392 32,190 48,582 |
|---|---|
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Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022
10. Fund movements
| Restricted Funds Restoration Appeal Unrestricted Funds General Fund Total Funds |
B/fwd at 01.01.22 Incoming resources Resources expended Transfers Investment Gain/(Loss) C/fwd at 31.12.22 £ £ £ £ £ £ 31,321 929 (60) - - 32,190 17,191 64,344 (61,068) - (4,075) 16,392 |
|---|---|
| 48,512 65,273 (61,128) - (4,075) 48,582 |
The restricted fund comprises of funding received for the restoration of the Church together with substantial funds moved from unrestricted funds.
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St Andrew’s Parochial Church Council (Epworth)
Registered Charity No: 252324
Financial Accounts for the year ending 31 December 2022
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ST ANDREW’S CHURCH, EPWORTH
Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2022
Administrative Information
| Trustees | Reverend Paul Wilson (Rector) |
|---|---|
| Mrs P Birks (Churchwarden & Treasurer) | |
| Miss S Storey (Churchwarden) | |
| Mrs J Brewster | |
| Mrs L Burnham (resigned 27thApril 2022) | |
| Mr D Cooper | |
| Mrs J Cozens | |
| Mr D Higginson | |
| Mrs P Higginson | |
| Mrs W Kitson | |
| Mrs K Liddell | |
| Mrs J Matthews (resigned 27thApril 2022) | |
| Mr J Oliver | |
| Mr M Rose | |
| Mrs S Usztan | |
| Mrs A Tinsley | |
| Address | Church Street |
| Epworth | |
| Doncaster | |
| South Yorkshire | |
| DN9 1ER | |
| Registered Charity Number | 252324 |
| Independent Examiner | Mrs Katie Sauvage FCCA |
| Voluntary Action North Lincolnshire | |
| 4-6 Robert Street | |
| Scunthorpe | |
| North Lincolnshire | |
| DN15 6NG | |
| Bankers | HSBC |
| Market Place | |
| Epworth | |
| Doncaster | |
| South Yorkshire | |
| DN9 1EU |
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Aims and purposes
St Andrew’s Parochial Church Council (PCC) has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent, the Reverend Paul Wilson, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical.
Objectives and Activities
The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and to become or remain part of parish community at St Andrew’s Epworth. When planning our activities, we try to enable people to live out their faith as part of our community: in worship and prayer, provision of pastoral care and in missionary and outreach work.
To enable us to more fully undertake this work, over the last 3 or so years a major scheme of restoration and improvements to the Church of St Andrew’s, with the substantial help from grant funding, has taken place.
Achievements and Performance
We offer a range of services each week and in the course of the year. Following an 18 months period in which due to the substantial building works, in which we could not worship in our Church, it has been pleasing to return, in May 2013, to our restored Church and to welcome growing numbers into our services and other activities. We continue to be grateful to all those who have played their part in ensuring St Andrew’s and its’ worship and other activities have continued elsewhere and in our restored Church. We also assist many to mark the milestones of their lives, in baptism, marriage and funerals.
Members of our PPC sit on the deanery synod and this provides us with an important link between the parish and the wider structures of the church. We continue to provide opportunities for social activities and visit and care for members of our parish whom are sick, frail, in hospital or housebound.
Our parish magazine keeps parishioners and the wider community of Epworth and District informed of important matters affecting our Church, with details of our services, contact details of our clergy and others and articles of interest about our activities and faith.
Financial Review – year end 31 December 2022
Volunteers
We wish to put on record all the volunteers who have worked so hard to make our Church the welcoming, beautiful, historic place of worship and community life it is. In particular, our churchwardens, Mrs Birks and Miss Storey, all other members of our PCC and the many others who help in so many ways to keep our parish active, welcoming and witnesses of their faith.
Structure, governance and management
The method of appointment of our PCC members is as set out in the Church Representation Rules. All those who attend our services are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC. The membership consists of the incumbent, churchwardens, the reader and members elected by those on the electoral roll of the Church.
The PCC members are responsible for making decisions on how all matters of general concern and importance to the parish including deciding on how the funds of the PCC are spent. The Trustees consider the Public Benefit when making decisions.
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Independent Examiner’s report to the PCC for St Andrew’s Church, Epworth Parish,
I report on the annual report and accounts of the PCC for the year ended 31 December 2022, which are set out on pages 1 to 11, in respect of an examination carried out in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 (‘the Regulations’) and section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’).
Respective responsibilities of PCC and examiner
As members of the PCC you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts, and you consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and the Regulations) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to issue this report on those accounts in accordance with the terms of the Regulations, that is to:
-
Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
-
To follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
-
To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission in the 2011 Act, and to be found in the Church guidance, 2006 edition. That examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the PCC and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
-
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
-
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met; or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Whilst there is no concerns and I am happy to sign off the independent examination, I would recommend that the separation of restricted and unrestricted accounting recording is made clearer to allow easier analysis of the organisations accounts.
Mrs Katie Sauvage FCCA Voluntary Action North Lincolnshire Limited 4-6 Robert Street Scunthorpe North Lincolnshire, DN15 6NG
Date:
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ST ANDREW’S CHURCH, EPWORTH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
The attached notes form part of these financial statements.
| INCOME & ENDOWNMENTS Incoming Resources from generated funds Donations & legacies 2(a) Other trading activities 2(b) Income from investments 2(c) Income from Church activities 2(d) Other incoming resources 2(e) Total incoming resources EXPENDITURE ON Church activities 3(a) Total expenditure Net Movements in funds Unrealised gain/(loss) on revaluation Total Funds brough forward At 1 January 2022 Total Funds carried forward At 31 December 2022 |
Unrestricted Funds Restoration Appeal Total 2022 Unrestricted Funds Restoration Appeal Total 2021 £ £ £ £ £ £ 41,394 - 41,394 38,747 - 38,747 19,072 - 19,072 11,060 - 11,060 61 929 990 56 834 890 3,817 - 3,817 3,783 - 3,783 - - - 106 - 106 |
|---|---|
| 64,344 929 65,273 53,752 834 54,586 |
|
| (61,068) (60) (61,128) (53,672) (564) (54,236) |
|
| (61,068) (60) (61,128) (53,672) (564) (54,236) |
|
| 3,276 869 4,145 80 270 350 |
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| (4,075) - (4,075) 4,333 - 4,333 |
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| (799) 869 70 4,413 270 4,683 |
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| 17,191 31,321 48,512 12,778 31,051 43,829 |
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| 16,392 32,190 48,582 17,191 31,321 48,512 |
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Balance Sheet As at 31 December 2022
| Note Tangible Assets for Church use 5 Investment Assets 5 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Short Term Deposits 6 Cash at bank and in hand 7 LIABILITIES Creditors – amounts falling due in one year 8 NET CURRENT ASSETS NET ASSETS FUNDS General Funds (unrestricted) 9/10 Restoration Appeal (restricted) 9/10 Total funds |
2022 2021 £ £ Not valued Not valued 30,871 34,946 |
|---|---|
| - - 5,599 4,669 12,472 9,177 |
|
| 18,071 13,846 (360) (280) |
|
| 17,711 13,566 |
|
| 48,582 48,512 |
|
| 16,392 17,191 32,190 31,321 48,582 48,512 |
Approved by the Parochial Church Council and signed on its’ behalf by:
Churchwarden: ………………………….. Miss S Storey (Churchwarden)
Treasurer: ………………………….. Mrs P Birks (Treasurer/Churchwarden)
Dated: ………..………………….
The attached notes form part of these financial statements.
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Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022
1. Accounting policies
1.1 Accounting Convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 together with applicable accounting standards and the SORP FRS102.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard 102, (effective January 2016) and other applicable accounting standards. The financial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the Parochial Church Council is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body nor those that are informal gatherings of Church members.
1.2 Funds
Restricted funds represent donations or grants received for a specific object or invited by the Parochial Church Council for a specific object. The funds may only be expended on the specific object for which they were given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of the year must be carried forward as a balance on that fund. However substantial funds have been transferred last year and this year from unrestricted to restricted funds for the purposes of the Church restoration.
Unrestricted funds are general funds which can be used for Parochial Church Council ordinary purposes. Funds designated for a particular purpose by the Parochial Church Council are also unrestricted.
1.3 Incoming resources
Planned giving, collections and donations are recognised when received. Tax refunds are recognised when the incoming resource to which they relate is received. Grants and legacies are accounted for when the Parochial Church Council is legally entitled to the amounts due. Dividends are accounted for when receivable, interest is accrued. Amounts received specifically for mission are dealt with as restricted funds. All other income is recognised when it is receivable. All incoming resources are accounted for gross.
1.4 Resources expended
Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, if that award creates a binding or constructive obligation on the Parochial Church Council. The Diocesan Parish Share is accounted for when due. All other expenditure is generally recognised when it is incurred and is accounted for gross.
1.5 Fixed Assets
Consecrated and benefice property is not included in the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act 2011. For anything acquired prior to 31 December 2011 there is insufficient cost information available and such assets are not valued in the financial statements. The church is currently undergoing significant restoration work. Such costs are ongoing and have been expensed through the statement of financial activities and have not been capitalised, last year and in the current period. The bulk of these are fixed additions to the Church which is not owned by the PCC. A small amount of the expenditure is portable, but has been funded with grants and so if capitalised a designated reserve with a release equal and opposite to the depreciation would be needed. Amounts are not material and would be complex in accounting terms.
Investments are valued at market value at 31 December 2022.
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2. INCOME & ENDOWMENS
| 2(a) Donations & legacies Gift Aid Envelopes Collections Tourism/Donations Donations Grants 2(b) Other trading activities Magazines (Sales & Adverts) Rents (Land & Wayleave) Shop Sales Events WB/Wroot re Expenses Feed In Tariff Quickline Communications Sundries VAT refund Sale of Assets Diocesan Energy Payment 2(c) Income from investments Investment income Bank interest 2(d) Income from church activities Fees 2(e) Other incoming resources Refunds and other income Transfers |
Unrestricted Funds Restoration Funds Total 2022 Unrestricted Funds Restoration Funds Total 2021 £ £ £ £ £ £ 7,743 - 7,743 6,405 - 6,405 23,199 - 23,199 22,663 - 22,663 5,880 - 5,880 6,353 - 6,353 4,572 - 4,572 3,326 - 3,326 - - - - - - - - - - - - |
|---|---|
| 41,394 - 41,394 38,747 - 38,747 - - - - - - 1,381 - 1,381 1,381 - 1,381 - - - - - - 11,276 - 11,276 7,650 - 7,650 600 - 600 650 - 650 2,636 - 2,636 1,039 - 1,039 600 - 600 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 340 - 340 2,579 - 2,579 - - - |
|
| 19,072 - 19,072 11,060 - 11,060 - 860 860 - 832 832 61 69 130 56 2 58 |
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| 61 929 990 56 834 890 3,817 - 3,817 3,783 - 3,783 |
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| 3,817 - 3,817 3,783 - 3,783 - - - 106 - 106 - - - - - - |
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| - - - 106 - 106 64,344 929 65,273 53,752 834 54,586 |
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Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022
| EXPENDITURE ON Unrestricted Funds £ Restricted Funds £ Total 2022 £ Unrestricted Funds £ Restricted Funds £ Total 2021 £ 3(a) Parish Share 34,867 - 34,867 34,649 - 34,649 Clergy expenses 2,195 - 2,195 1,628 - 1,628 Organist 1,400 - 1,400 400 - 400 Maintenance 4,678 - 4,678 3,993 - 3,993 Insurance 4,786 - 4,786 4,606 - 4,606 Gas & Electric 8,835 - 8,835 4,670 - 4,670 Magazine - - - 276 - 276 Fees re Funerals 660 - 660 998 - 998 Sundries 305 - 305 67 - 67 Altar Costs 111 - 111 153 - 153 Donations 1,857 - 1,857 1,310 - 1,310 Childrens area 39 - 39 - - - Printing 205 - 205 Bank Charges Hire of Hall Professional fees Building Work 170 328 242 - 60 - - - 230 328 242 - 16 394 232 - - - - 564 16 394 232 564 Church restoration costs 30 - 30 - - - Independent Examiner’s fees 360 - 360 280 - 280 61,068 60 61,128 53,672 564 54,236 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 61,068 60 61,128 53,672 564 54,236 Staff costs 2022 2021 £ £ Salaries, wages and honoraria 1,400 400 |
Unrestricted Funds £ Restricted Funds £ Total 2022 £ Unrestricted Funds £ Restricted Funds £ Total 2021 £ 34,867 - 34,867 34,649 - 34,649 2,195 - 2,195 1,628 - 1,628 1,400 - 1,400 400 - 400 4,678 - 4,678 3,993 - 3,993 4,786 - 4,786 4,606 - 4,606 8,835 - 8,835 4,670 - 4,670 - - - 276 - 276 660 - 660 998 - 998 305 - 305 67 - 67 111 - 111 153 - 153 1,857 - 1,857 1,310 - 1,310 39 - 39 - - - 205 - 205 170 328 242 - 60 - - - 230 328 242 - 16 394 232 - - - - 564 16 394 232 564 30 - 30 - - - 360 - 360 280 - 280 |
Unrestricted Funds £ Restricted Funds £ Total 2022 £ Unrestricted Funds £ Restricted Funds £ Total 2021 £ 34,867 - 34,867 34,649 - 34,649 2,195 - 2,195 1,628 - 1,628 1,400 - 1,400 400 - 400 4,678 - 4,678 3,993 - 3,993 4,786 - 4,786 4,606 - 4,606 8,835 - 8,835 4,670 - 4,670 - - - 276 - 276 660 - 660 998 - 998 305 - 305 67 - 67 111 - 111 153 - 153 1,857 - 1,857 1,310 - 1,310 39 - 39 - - - 205 - 205 170 328 242 - 60 - - - 230 328 242 - 16 394 232 - - - - 564 16 394 232 564 30 - 30 - - - 360 - 360 280 - 280 |
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| 61,068 60 61,128 53,672 564 54,236 |
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| 61,128 53,672 564 54,236 |
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| 61,068 60 |
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| 2022 2021 £ £ 1,400 400 |
4. Staff costs
During the year the Church Council remunerated the services of the organist, but no payments were large enough to attract social security costs. This equates to less than one full-time employee. No payments or expenses were paid to any other Church Council member, persons closely connected to them or related parties.
5. Investment Assets
| Market value at 1 January 2022 Revaluation gain/(loss) Market value at 31 December 2022 |
2022 2021 £ £ 34,946 30,613 (4,075) 4,333 30,871 34,946 |
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The holding at 31 December 2022 was 1,494 shares in the Central Board of Finance of the Church of England’s Investment Fund (2021: 1,494 shares). The market value at 31 December 2022 represents investments for unrestricted funds.
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Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022
6. Short Term Deposits
| CBF Deposit Fund | Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 2022 Total 2021 £ £ £ £ - 5,599 5,599 4,669 - 5,599 5,599 4,669 |
|---|---|
7. Cash at Bank and in Hand
| HSBC PCC Account Restoration Appeal Account Money Manager Account Money Manager Restoration Account |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 2022 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 2021 £ £ £ £ £ £ 11,560 - 11,560 8,327 - 8,327 - 692 692 - 622 622 220 - 220 97 - 97 - - - - 130 130 11,780 692 12,472 8,424 752 9,176 |
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8. Liabilities Amounts falling in one year
| Loan advanced re Restoration Costs Trade Creditors Accruals Independent Examination fee |
2022 2021 £ £ - - - - - - 360 280 360 280 |
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9. Analysis of net assets between funds
| Tangible Assets for Church Use Current Assets Current Liabilities Total |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 2022 £ £ £ 4,972 25,899 30,871 11,780 6,291 18,071 (360) - (360) 16,392 32,190 48,582 |
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Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022
10. Fund movements
| Restricted Funds Restoration Appeal Unrestricted Funds General Fund Total Funds |
B/fwd at 01.01.22 Incoming resources Resources expended Transfers Investment Gain/(Loss) C/fwd at 31.12.22 £ £ £ £ £ £ 31,321 929 (60) - - 32,190 17,191 64,344 (61,068) - (4,075) 16,392 |
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| 48,512 65,273 (61,128) - (4,075) 48,582 |
The restricted fund comprises of funding received for the restoration of the Church together with substantial funds moved from unrestricted funds.
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