THE CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, FOUR MARKS

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1 THE CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, FOUR MARKS ANNUAL REPORT and FINANCIAL STATEMENTS of the PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL for the year ended 31 st December 2014 ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING Tuesday 27 th March 2011 at 7.45pm Tuesday 17 th AGENDA March 2015 at 8pm AGENDA Incorporating Meeting of Parishioners to elect Church Wardens 13. Prayer and worship Appointment Prayer and worship of Clerk Apologies Appointment of Clerk Minutes Apologies of Last Meeting (previously approved and displayed) Election Minutes of Churchwardens Last Meeting (previously approved and displayed) Presentation Election of Churchwardens of Electoral Roll Election Presentation of PCC of members Electoral Roll Election of (Sidesmen) PCC members Assistant Churchwardens and Stewards Appointment Election of (Sidesmen) of Independent Assistant Examiner Churchwardens and Stewards Annual Appointment Report of Independent Examiner 10. Annual a. Information Report of Activity led by Howard b. a. Accounts Information led of Activity by Andy Jones led by Howard 23. Youth b. Accounts and Children s led Work by Rich led Gillard by Tim Looking and Ahead beyond led by Howard A.O.B. (To be declared to the vicar or wardens before the start of the meeting) INCUMBENT: BANK: INDEPENDENT EXAMINER: CHARTERED ARCHITECTS: Rev Howard Wright The Vicarage, 22 Lymington Bottom, Four Marks, Alton, Hants. GU34 5AA Nat West Bank plc High Street, Alton, Hants Page 1 Dawkins Lewis & Soar, Cowdown Business Park, Micheldever, Winchester, Hants. SO213DN Mr Jeremy Poll Radley House Partnership, Radley House, 8 St Cross Road, Winchester, Hants. SO23 9HX

2 INTRODUCTION Howard Wright We remain grateful to our amazing God for his continued extraordinary faithfulness to us, and grateful to his people for generosity and commitment in prayers, time and resources which has enabled us to achieve so much for God over this past year. Below is very brief summary of the year s activities to put the accounts which follow into context, do read the Celebrating our Year brochure, check out the website and talk to others to find out more. WORSHIP: Worship is at the heart of all we do. This ministry is led by Keith Anderson. We gather on Sundays (8, 9.30, 11.15am and 7pm) and monthly on Saturdays (Messy Church) to encounter God and respond to him. We average over 100 regularly attending Messy Church and well over 200 across our Sunday congregations, but we also worship together in our cell groups and as individuals as we seek to follow Jesus Christ. PRAYER: Our connection to God, Growing Deeper, is the starting place for all mission and ministry. Led by Lesley Edwards, we have a number of initiatives offering opportunity for strengthening our relationship with our Heavenly Father. DISCIPLESHIP: We continue to strive to listen to and respond to God through our teaching series and cell activities. In 2014 we undertook teaching series using HTBs Prayer Course, the diocesan Lent Study, 1 Corinthians, 1 John and Luke. Led by Val Lucas we currently have sixteen cells (small groups) meeting with approximately 160 people involved. YOUTH & CHILDREN S WORK: Tim Goodwright has continued to lead and grow our children s and youth work. With mid week gatherings, holiday clubs and the input in schools the work extends well beyond our excellent Sunday teaching and discipleship programmes. Church Primary School - Our outstanding school is served by three foundation governors (Elaine King Smith, Pip Hughes and Howard Wright) and regular visits from Tim and Howard contributing to assemblies, lessons and after-school clubs. PASTORAL: Led by Lisa Bonter, our pastoral ministry continues to demonstrate the love of God to a wide range of people within the Church and wider community through individual visits and various groups and events. MISSION: Our church remains committed to engagement in and the support of mission. See the appendices (p12) for the details of the financial support. We again ran Alpha in 2014 and look forward to further courses and opportunities, such as the Village Picnic to bring Good News to our world. The PCC: We met six times during the year (between APCMs). The average attendance was 77%. The PCC held its Annual Retreat on Saturday, 26th April 2014 at the Christy Hall in Old Alresford, when together with leaders from all of the ministry teams we continued to seek God for his direction for our church. The Building and Fabric: We are grateful to the many volunteers who work to keep our building functioning and fit for purpose. Details of the spend is seen in the accounts and we are continue to look at development projects to improve our ability to provide hospitality. And Finally: Thank you again to God and you all for your prayers and support as we seek to Grow Deeper in God and Larger in Mission. Page 2

3 Incumbent: Revd Howard Wright Members of the PCC are either ex officio or elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM), in accordance with the Church Representation Rules. The PCC is required, as stated in the Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1956, to co-operate with the minister in promoting in the parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. During the year the following served as members of the PCC: Incumbent: Curate: Revd Howard Wright* Revd Simon McMurtary Churchwardens: Mrs Jane Eckles* Mr David Craigen* Representatives on the Deanery Synod (all until APCM 2017) Mrs Janet Foster Mrs Lisa Bonter Mrs Lesley Edwards (Vacancy) Diocesan Representative Mr Kennett Westmacott (until summer 2015) Elected members: Mrs Michele Evans (until APCM 2017) Mr Rhys Whomsley (until APCM 2015) Mrs Christine McGrath (until APCM 2017) Mr Trevor Burch (until APCM 2015) Mr Frank Maloney (until APCM 2016) Mr Julian Hunt (until APCM 2016) Mrs Alison Frater (until APCM 2016) Mrs Janet Evans*(PCC Sec) (until APCM 2015) Co-opted member: Mr Richard Gillard* (Treasurer) Mrs Natalie Senior Mrs Lisa Hillan** Mr Tim Goodwright** (*Denotes member of Standing Committee) (**Denotes guest/non-voting member of PCC) There were 204 parishioners on the Electoral Roll. The average Sunday attendance, counted during October, was 217. Page 3

4 THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FOUR MARKS Statement of Financial Activities Registered Charity No: Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds Incoming Resources Note Voluntary income ,221 8, , ,308 Church activities 2.2 1, ,423 2,068 Income from investments Other incoming resources 2.4 2, ,418 2,326 Total incoming resources 199,890 8, , ,024 Resources expended Grants ,522 8,818 28,340 23,631 Church activities , , ,181 Church management and administration , ,481 16,108 Total resources expended 200,463 8, , ,920 Net incoming (outgoing) resources before transfers (573) 0 (573) (6,896) Gross transfers in between funds Gross transfers out between funds Net incoming (outgoing) resources after transfers (573) 0 (573) (6,896) Balances brought forward at 1 January , ,168 69,064 Balances carried forward at 31 December , ,595 62,168 The notes on pages 6 to 10 form part of these accounts. Page 4

5 The notes on pages 6 to 10 form part of these accounts. Page 5

6 THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FOUR MARKS Notes to the Financial Statements Registered Charity No: Accounting policies The PCC has adopted the standard accounting policies recommended by the Central Board of Finance of the Church of England. See pages 9 and 10 for more detail. Unrestricted Restricted Total Total 2 Incoming resources Funds Funds Voluntary income Planned giving : Gift aid donations 135,954 5, , ,277 Income tax recoverable on gift aid 33,989 1,288 35,277 32,319 Envelopes and other planned giving 16, ,749 22,653 Collections - all services 8,629 1,791 10,420 12,059 Legacies 0 0 2, ,221 8, , , Church activities Social events Photocopying and magazines PCC's share of wedding and funeral fees 1, ,344 1,078 1, ,423 2, Income from investments Interest on bank and deposit accounts Interest on late receipt of gift-aid tax Other incoming resources Employment allowance 1, ,738 0 Sundry income 1, ,680 2,326 2, ,418 2,326 Total incoming resources 199,890 8, , ,024 Registered Charity No: Page 6

7 THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FOUR MARKS Notes to the Financial Statements Unrestricted Restricted Total Total 3 Resources expended Funds Funds Grants (see page 9) Missionary and charitable giving: Missionary societies 10,184 2,678 12,862 15,273 Relief and development agencies 4,847 5,572 10,419 4,712 Home missions and other church societies 4, ,059 3,646 19,522 8,818 28,340 23, Church activities Ministry: Diocesan Parish share 94, ,226 93,882 Clergy expenses including curate 3, ,584 3,883 Education (of church leaders) 1, ,326 2,544 Costs of adult ministry Young Church: Costs of employing youth worker and other staff costs 40, ,446 39,574 Other costs of children's and youth ministry 9, ,529 9,702 Messy Church costs 2,099 2,099 2,193 Upkeep of services 2, ,749 2,436 Church running expenses (including electricity, insurance and cleaning) 5, ,562 5,915 Major alterations Other repairs and maintenance 1, ,509 4,293 Depreciation Vicar's discretionary payments ,163 Cost of social events 1, ,346 1, , , , Church management and administration Parish administrator's wages 10, ,817 9,997 Printing, stationery and photocopying 3, ,229 4,245 Sundry expenses 1, ,419 1,602 Professional fees 2, , , ,481 16,108 Total resources expended 200,463 8, , ,920 Page 7

8 Registered Charity No: THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FOUR MARKS Notes to the Financial Statements Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds Fixed assets Cost brought forward 6,801 12,442 19,243 18,103 Additions at cost ,140 Disposals at cost Cost carried forward 6,801 12,442 19,243 19,243 Depreciation brought forward 5,889 12,442 18,331 17,422 Depreciation on disposals Depreciation for year Depreciation carried forward 6,117 12,442 18,559 18,331 Net book value at 31 December Net book value at 31 December Debtors Income tax recoverable 2, ,433 2,247 Prepayments and accrued income 1, ,205 1,160 Other debtors - Rent deposit and photocopier refund 2, ,223 1,500 5, ,861 4,907 6 Liabilities falling due within one year Creditors - Outstanding accounts payable 6, ,537 5,801 Accruals PAYE outstanding 1, ,157 2,381 7 Analysis of Restricted funds 8, ,270 8,758 Funds Incoming Outgoing Funds Funds brought resources resources/ carried carried forward transfers forward forward Karamoja 0 2,678 2, Syria Crisis Appeal 0 5,050 5, Youth Projects Alton Foodbank Christians Against Poverty Diocesan Overseas Churches Fund ,818 8, Page 8

9 THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FOUR MARKS Notes to the Financial Statements Registered Charity No: Accounting Policies The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 together with applicable accounting standards and the Charities SORP The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the transactions of informal gatherings of church members. Funds Restricted Funds represent donations or grants received for a specific object. The funds may be expended only on the specific object for which they were given. Should the nature of the object then change or be cancelled, funds may be transferred to Unrestricted Funds only with permission of the original donor. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of the year is carried forward as a balance on that Fund. Unrestricted (General) Funds represent the funds of the PCC that are not subject to any restrictions regarding their use and are available for the general purposes of the PCC. Funds designated for a particular purpose by the PCC are also unrestricted. Incoming resources Voluntary income and capital sources Planned giving, collections and donations are recognized when received. Planned giving receivable under gift aid is also recognized only when received. Income tax recoverable on gift aid donations is included when the income is accounted for. All incoming resources are accounted for gross (before deduction of resources expended). Other income Funds raised by activities are accounted for gross. Income from investments Interest entitlements are accounted for as they accrue. Resources used Grants Grants and donations (Missionary and Charitable giving) are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, if that creates a binding obligation on the PCC. It is the continuing policy of the PCC to make grants each year equal to one tenth (tithe) of the Church's income from donors for general purposes. Activities directly relating to the work of the Church The diocesan parish share is accounted for when paid (monthly). Should any unpaid portion exist at the end of the year, this would be regarded as an operational (though not a legal) liability and shown in the Balance Sheet as a creditor. All other expenditure is generally recognized when it is incurred and is accounted for gross (not offset against income). Page 9

10 THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FOUR MARKS Notes to the Financial Statements Registered Charity No: Fixed assets Consecrated property and moveable church furnishings Consecrated and beneficed property of any kind is excluded from the accounts by the Charities Act Moveable church furnishings held by the Vicar and Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC, and which require a faculty for disposal, are accounted as inalienable property unless consecrated. They are listed in the church's Inventory and can be inspected at any reasonable time. For inalienable property acquired prior to 1 January 2000, there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the financial statements. Other fixtures, fittings and office equipment Items of equipment acquired since 1 January 2000, and costing more than 1,000, are capitalised and depreciated on a straight line basis over their currently anticipated economic life, 5 years for the data projector and dishwasher and 4 years for the electronic keyboard and amplifier. Items costing 1,000 or less are written off when acquired. Net Current assets Amounts owing at the year end in respect of income tax recoverable on gift aided income, fees or other income are shown as debtors. Short term deposits represents cash held on deposit with the Diocese. Cash at bank and in hand includes cash held at National Westminster Bank. Provisions for minor accruals and prepayments are only made for amounts in excess of 200 each. Payments to members of the PCC During the year, there were no payments to members of the PCC for services rendered other than for Verger fees for attending at weddings and funerals (2013: Nil). Page 10

11 THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FOUR MARKS Independent examiners' report to the Parochial Church Council Registered Charity No: We report on the financial statements of the PCC for the year ended 31 December 2014, which are set out on pages 3 to 10. Respective responsibilities of the PCC and the examiner The PCC is responsible for the preparation of the financial statements. The PCC considers that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is our responsibility to: (1) Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act (2) To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act (3) To state whether any particular matters have come to our attention. Basis of this report Our examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the PCC and a comparison of the financial statements with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements 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 no opinion is given as to whether the financial statements present a "true and fair" view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.. Independent examiners' statement In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention: (1) which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements (a) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and (b) to prepare financial statements which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Act and the Regulations, have not been met; or (2) to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached. Dawkins Lewis & Soar Cowdown Business Park Micheldever Winchester SO21 3DN March 2015 Page 11

12 Registered Charity No: THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FOUR MARKS Analysis of Grants GRANTS General fund Restricted funds General fund Restricted funds Missionary societies Action for Meeting Evangelical Needs 1,497 1, Interserve 1,140 1,500 Karamoja Fund - Youth and Mission 1,560 1,560 Karamoja Fund - General 1,497 2,678 1,500 2,045 Mission Aviation Fellowship 1,497 1,500 Oasis 1,497 1,500 Release International 1,496 1,499 10,184 2,678 10,559 2,554 Relief and development agencies Bethany Childrens Trust 1,497 1,500 In Ministry to Children (Links) 1,497 1,500 Tear Fund 1,496 1, Ali Becket 357 Diocesan Overseas Churches Fund Youth Project - Oasis India Syria Crisis Appeal 5,050 Philippines Typhoon Appeal 438 4,847 5,572 4,500 1,292 Home missions and other Church Societies Daylight Christian Prison Trust 1,497 1,500 Winchester Churches Together Night Shelter 1,497 1,500 Beyond The Streets 1,497 Christian Literature Crusade 1,500 Alton Foodbank 284 Christians Against Poverty 284 Youth Project - Soul Survivor (STAND) 226 4, , Totals 19,522 8,818 19,559 4,072 Page 12