ALL SAINTS with St. PHILIP, MAIDSTONE
and St. STEPHEN, TOVIL

ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING 2008
 

ANNUAL REPORTS and ACCOUNTS 2007

Index

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Introduction to the Reports 2007
PCC Secretary's Report
Churchwardens Report
All Saints Deputy Churchwardens Report
St. Philip's Deputy Churchwardens Report
St. Stephen's Deputy Churchwardens Report

Electoral Roll Officer's Report
PCC Treasurer's Report and Accounts 2007

Financial Certificate 2007

Independent Examiner's Report

Accounts

 

 

 

 

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INTRODUCTION TO THE 2007 ANNUAL REPORTS and ACCOUNTS

 

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I do welcome these annual reports and commend them to all members of our congregations for reflection. Behind them is much work: on the buildings and general running of our churches by the Churchwardens and Deputy Churchwardens, on the financial side by Christopher Payne and Lionel Marchant; on the caring and hospitality of our churches so very many persons assist. I do thank everyone for all you have contributed in so many ways to the life of our parish.

 

Much that is important is inevitably not reflected in these reports. Just to name a few things; those people who clean our churches week by week; those who help organise the Infant Sing along, the Primary School Carols and many special services, those who undertake minor repairs of a great variety of things.

 

2007/8 has seen the 150th anniversary celebrations of the consecration of St Philip’s Church, which started very well with the anniversary of laying the foundation stone in May. Preparations have been continuing to raise funds for improvements to the facilities at St Philip’s. Plans have been made for rewiring to take place in the chancel at All Saints and for the clock faces to be repainted and the chimes restored. Alas the new school project moved forward very slowly. KCC have sill not bought the land. It will take 18 months after that event before the school is opened. July 2007 saw the retirement of Marion Brooks after so very many years of service to our church schools lastly as Headteacher of Archbishop Courtenay School. In September Louise Stubberfield took over as Headteacher.

 

We face many challenges ahead. Our accounts show considerable financial challenges. It would help our work so very much if more people would volunteer to help with the numerous tasks that need doing.

 

 May God continue to bless us and guide us in the years ahead.

 

 Christopher Morgan - Jones

Vicar of Maidstone 

 

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 ALL SAINTS with St. PHILIP PCC

 

 Objectives and Activities

 

All Saints with St. Philip PCC has the responsibility of cooperating with the Incumbent in promoting in the parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical.

 

Structure, Governance and Membership

 

The PCC is a charity excepted from registration with the Charity Commission. Members of the PCC are either ex-officio or elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting in accordance with the Church Representation Rules.

 

During 2007/8 the Membership of the Parochial Church Council was:-

 

 

All Saints   St. Philip   St. Stephen Until
           
Member Until  Member Until Member  
Mary Wheeler    2009 Derek Parker  2008 * Jeffrey Farley 2008
Susan Manuell 2009 Clive Lever 2008    
Peter Richards 2009 Hiliary Eastgate 2010    
Paul Crease 2010 Alan Gupwell 2010    
Linda Cooper 2010        

                                                   * In place of Daphne Holland Resigned 2007

              

Co-opted

Christopher Payne  2008

Denise Joy      2008

 

Ex-officio

Churchwardens

 

Barbara Cook 2008

David Freed 2008 *

 

Deputy Churchwardens Deputy Churchwardens Deputy Churchwarden

All Saints                         St. Philip                             St. Stephen

 

Roger Manuell    2008           Diane Daniels    2008                Marion Brookes  2008

Geoffrey Lay       2008           Philip Eastgate  2008

 

Deanery Synod

Lionel Marchant    2008*  Paul Fletcher  2008 *

Paul Farrant    2008           In place of Jeffrey Fernett-Randall

David Freed    2008 *

 

* as a Member of the Diocesan Synod

 

Clergy

The Revd. Canon Christopher Morgan-Jones

The Revd. Priscilla Doe

 

Meetings of the PCC

 

The Agendas and Minutes of the PCC and its subsidiary Committees are made available in all Worship Centres. The following is a summary of matters discussed during 2007.

 

Total membership of the PCC for 2007 = 24

Average attendance for 2007 = 15

Percentage attendance for 2007 = 62.5%

 

Correspondence for the PCC should be addressed to the Secretary Lionel Marchant, 7 The Platt, Sutton Valence, Maidstone, ME17 3BQ

 

Meeting 30th January 2007

 

Possible attendance 24. Actual attendance 20. Percentage attendance 83%

 

The Minutes of PCC Sub-Committees were received - Standing Committee 16th October 2006, St. Philip’s Church and Centre Committee 23rd November 2006, St. Philip’s Church and Centre Committee 15th January 2007, Youth Committee 25th September 2006.

 

The Treasurer presented the current financial position. The accounts for St. Philip’s Church and Centre were also presented.

 

A ‘Statement of Significance’ for St. Philip’s Church was agreed for submission to the Diocesan Advisory Committee.

 

It was agreed that the current Standing Orders for the PCC should remain in force.

 

A group had been formed to ensure that as a parish we had an effective Pastoral Care Scheme.

 

A progress and information report was received from the Head Teacher of Archbishop Courtenay Primary school. Mrs Mollie Neaves, Chairman of the Board of Governors, reported that one response had been received from PCC members following her letter of the 27th November 2006 addressed to PCC members asking for ‘ a list of qualities we would like to see in a new Head’.

 

Arrangements for the Tour de France on the 8th July were discussed. It was agreed that half of the proceeds from money received while All Saints is open should be donated to the Canterbury Cathedral Appeal.

 

The Chairman proposed dates for future meetings and also announced that the Bishop of Dover would visit All Saints for a Confirmation Service on the 22nd July 2007.

 

Meeting 11th April 2007

 

Possible attendance 24. Actual attendance 12. Percentage attendance 50%

 

The draft PCC Accounts and Treasurer’s Report for 2006 were received and approved.

 

The process regarding elections at the APCM on the 23rd April 2007 were noted.

 

Mr Michael Hocking gave an up-date on progress in the preparation of a new Electoral Roll.

 

It was noted that the result of the Stewardship Renewal campaign may not be as positive as had been hoped.

 

An up-date on the work to All Saints organ and the repair of the War Memorial in All Saints Churchyard was given.

An up-date on the repair of the blower in St. Philip’s organ was given as well as information about St. Philip’s 150th Anniversary celebrations.

 

Mr David Freed gave a report on the outing to Rolvenden made by St. Stephen’s congregation.

 

An up-date on the provision of our proposed new school was given.

 

Mr David Freed gave a positive report on the Lent Club held at St. Philip’s but was disappointed by the lack of help received from our congregations.

 

It was confirmed that the electrical conduit fixed to the lower step into Holy Name chapel was temporary pending the implementation of the new electrical scheme for All Saints.

 

Meeting 22nd April 2007

 

Possible attendance 24. Actual attendance 16. Percentage attendance 66.66%

 

Co-Option of Members                                                           

Mr Christopher Payne and Mrs Denise Joy were co-opted.

 

Elections

Lay Vice Chairman: Mr Lionel Marchant

PCC Treasurer: Mr Christopher Payne

PCC Secretary: Mr Lionel Marchant

St. Philip’s Centre Treasurer: Miss Elizabeth Askew

Community Treasurer: Mr Keith Sharp

Electoral Roll Officer: Mr Michael Hocking

Stewardship Recorder for All Saints: Mr Keith Sharp

Stewardship Recorder for St. Philip’s: Mrs Margaret Stephens

Stewardship Recorder for St. Stephen’s: Mr David Freed

Parish Child Protection Officers: Mrs Diane Daniel’s and Mrs Denise Joy.

Criminal Records Bureau Officer: Mrs Suzanne Payne.

 

Meeting 23rd July 2007

 

Possible attendance 24. Actual attendance 12. Percentage attendance 50%

 

Mr Derek Parker was appointed to serve the remainder of the term that Mrs Daphne Holland was elected to serve following Mrs Holland’s resignation.

 

Mr Paul Fletcher was appointed to serve on Maidstone Deanery Synod as a Representative of St. Philip’s church.

 

Minutes of the Standing Committee meetings on the 16th May 2007 and 16th July 2007.

 

The Treasurer explained his report and accounts previously presented to the Standing Committee.

 

Plans for a Stewardship Renewal Campaign were discussed.

 

The PCC were brought up to date on restoration work at All Saints and at St. Philip’s.

 

Reports were given on the on St. Philip’s 150 Celebrations, the work at St. Stephen’s and the proposed Pastoral Care system.

 

The Chairman gave up to date information about the progress of the proposed new school in Tovil.

 

Meeting 20th November 2007 

 

Possible attendance 24. Actual attendance 15. Percentage attendance 62.50%

 

The Minutes of the Vestry and Annual Parochial Church Meeting held on the 22nd April 2007, the Minutes of the Standing Committee held on the 15th October 2007, the Minutes of the Youth Committee on the 1st October 2007, the Minutes of St. Philip’s Church and Centre Committee on the 28th August 2007 were presented and accepted.

 

The PCC Treasurer confirmed that donations were in line with the Stewardship Renewal projection and also provided information about the Parish Share for 2008. Other matters included authorisation to pay the architects fee for All Saints from General Reserves as well as guidance on parish expenses should a claim be received.

 

The Chairman gave up to date information about the restoration projects at All Saints and at St. Philip’s.

 

Information about St. Philip’s 150 Celebrations were given as was a report on the social activities of St. Stephen’s congregation. A report on a Children’s Club for Key Stage 1 held at St. Stephen’s.

 

A report on the work of Archbishop Courtenay Primary School prepared by the Head Teacher was enthusiastically received.

 

It was noted that security locks would be fitted to the outside doors of the toilets in the College Room and further discussion took place regarding the possible refurbishment of the whole of the toilet/kitchen area.

 

Child protections matters were still being pursued. Mrs Diane Daniels presented a report following her attendance at a Diocesan Child Protection Conference.

 

Lionel Marchant

Lay Vice Chairman and Secretary

 

 

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REPORT of the CHURCHWARDENS

On the FABRIC of

ALL SAINTS CHURCH and St. PHILIP’S CHURCH

 

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Again this year we have continued the outreach of our parish, with our church buildings attracting a wide range of visitors from both our local area as well as further afield. We have welcomed many diverse performers mostly in the areas of music, along with the usual school visits, graduation ceremonies, civic services etc.  Whilst our regular congregations have continued to maintain their numbers in much the same level as previously the churchwardens are pleased that visitor numbers have increased, and that people outside our congregations can also see that there is a strong, serving community based around our parish buildings. During the past year we have been particularly busy at St. Philip’s with various events to celebrate our 150th Anniversary.

 

Our buildings, and their upkeep, continue to be a major part of the work of the PCC, All Saints Restoration and Development Trust and the Friends of St. Philips Community Centre.  During the year work at All Saints has been again focused on the repairs to the floor grills and the moving of the organ console to the nave and enabling it to be placed on a moveable platform, to enhance its use during recitals etc.  The next phase of restoration work will be the South Aisle, with further grant support being sought from various bodies, including English Heritage.  Approval for the new electrical wiring and lighting system for the chancel, side chapels and front of the nave has been granted and work should be completed by the middle of May 2008. The Quinnquennial Report has been prepared and urgent work highlighted is being prioritised by All Saints Restoration Trust.

 

At St. Philips, general maintenance has been carried out, with the most urgent work being carried out in the upstairs rooms and landing, stabilizing the old plaster ceiling panels. During the year the organ blower motor has been repaired and major work has been carried out on the boiler and plumbing system. The result of the Quinnquennial Report and Electrical Safety Inspection are awaited. The Friends of St. Philips Community Centre are working to improve various aspects of the facilities which will benefit both the congregation and Centre users. Plans have been agreed for the provision of toilets for the disabled.

 

The Churchwardens would like to thank all those who work so tirelessly to raise funds to support the upkeep of both our church buildings, in order that we too may be in a position to pass on our heritage to future generations.

 

Barbara Cook and I would also like to express our grateful thanks to our Deputy Churchwardens who support us in our roles in the Parish.

 

Roger and Sue Manuell and their band of helpers, have continued to give of their time and skills in so many practical ways to enable All Saints to be open and welcoming to those who visit during the week.  Geoffrey Lay carries out his responsibilities efficiently, and I am pleased that he is available to support Roger Manuell when I am at St. Philip’s or St. Stephen’s.

 

Philip Eastgate and Diane Daniels have also been a great support in all very practical ways, working at the church and centre, giving of their time when things need to be done at short notice. We wish Philip and Hilary Eastgate all the best for their move to Suffolk during this coming year.

 

Marion Brookes works in support of the St. Stephen’s congregation and we look forward to developing further the contacts with the school under their new Head Teacher, along with Marion’s after school children’s activities.

 

Finally we would like to thank all our congregations, for the many of you who contribute to our parish life who anonymously carry out tasks, both large and small, to keep the fabric of our churches and the centre in the best possible order, often without acknowledgement. Without you our work would be much more difficult and our parish would be the poorer.  We are always in need of additional help, especially with the cleaning of our churches, so if you could spare some time to help please let one of us know.

 

David Freed Barbara Cook

Churchwardens

 

 

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ALL SAINTS CHURCH ACTIVITIES

 

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We are happy to report that the church is used throughout the year for a variety of services, concerts and other events.  We are particularly happy when the full capacity of All Saints is used and this has happened in 2007, not only at the Christmas services but also at remembrance, civic and other services and events.

 

Organising the services and supporting the clergy are a number of people for whom thanks are due.  It often falls to David Freed and Lionel Marchant to organise the services and other events.  Our services would feel very much the poorer without the good music we enjoy, so particular thanks are due to Peter Richards and his choir, supported by the organists Lionel Marchant and Brain Moore and for a time the scholar organist, Kristopher Thompsett who has since moved on to Rochester Kings School.

 

The running of services is assisted by many who welcome, act as side-persons, act as servers, read the lessons, lead the Intercessions and administer the Eucharist. Our thanks are due to all.  We are grateful to those who care of the young during our services both in the crèche and Sunday School.

 

Although scaffolding has been present, the church is more often beautifully presented, so thanks are due to the flower arrangers and all those who clean and decorate the church.

 

The bell ringers, led by Graham Heath, are to be thanked not just for the bell-ringing but for maintaining the tower.

 

Also thanks are due not only to those help us with our various rotas on a regular basis, but also to those to step in to help, very often at little or no notice

 

We are currently seeking further assistance in two areas.  Firstly, more help is required to clean the church which is currently done on a Friday morning under the guidance of Susan Manuell.  Secondly, more helpers are sought for the Saturday Market currently organised by Mary Shaw, which not only contributes to our restoration funds but importantly allows the church to be opened on Saturdays.  If you feel you can help in any way, please speak to us.

 

Roger Manuell Geoffrey Lay

                                              Deputy Churchwardens

 

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St. PHILIP'S CHURCH ACTIVITIES

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The parish seems to thrive on the social events and St Philip’s has organised a ‘few’ over the last year.  We had our 150 years celebrations which commenced with a wonderful procession from All Saints to St Philips or clergy past and present, the Mayor of Maidstone and members of the congregation – this was followed by a wonderful Sunday lunch for all.  The year ended with a celebratory service and ‘posh’ buffet for congregation and invited guests.

 

During the year we celebrated St Georges Day with entertainment and a fish and chip supper, we got together for a pancake party and carols and mince pies evening, we have had slide shows with Philip Eastgate and Andrew Clarke on Old Maidstone (including a very thought provoking quiz).  Keith Ashford organised a Quiz Evening, we attended productions by the Willington Players on two occasions, the choir and friends did a production of Noah and the Floating Zoo and we had a fantastic evening with George Hamilton IV on the Easter Story (don’t forget he is coming back for a Christmas performance too).  We organised the May Fair, Michaelmas Fair and Christmas Fair – a grotto not to be missed!

 

We are sure there are other events that we may have missed but thanks must go to all the members of the congregation prepared to organise these times when we can get together.

  

Diane Daniels  Philip Eastgate

Deputy Churchwardens

 

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ST. STEPHEN’S CHURCH ACTIVITIES

 

We continue to be a small but thriving community, meeting twice a month for worship.

 

We also enjoy having the opportunity to worship in All Saints or St. Philip’s which generally well supported by St. Stephen’s congregation.

 

Our young people are growing up fast and are beginning to take an active part in our services, which is good to witness.

 

An after school club has started, which we aim to run for six sessions a year to begin with. We hope to fit it in with the church calendar. The Archbishop Courtenay school have been very accommodating in supporting us, and so far it has been well received by the children. The parents join us for a short act of reflection at the end. So far we have around ten children which we hope to build on.

 

We continue to think of ways to develop, but enjoy our fellowship and worship times together.

 

Marion Brooks

Deputy Churchwarden

 

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 ELECTORAL ROLL 2008

 

 

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

                         

All Saints Resident

  45

  42

  35

  40

  30

  46

  41

  33

  41

  40

  38

  37

All Saints Non Resident

  73

  72

  72

  69

  67

  56

  58

  54

  55

  55

  51

  55

St. Philip’s Resident

  51

  52

  50

  58

  53

  60

  60

  59

  54

  53

  40

  40

St. Philip’s

Non Resident

  13

  15

  16

  18

  21

  21

  21

  19

  18

  16

  14

  13

St. Stephen’s Resident

    0

    0

    0

    0

    0

    0

    0

  10

  11

    9

  10

  10

St. Stephen’s

Non Resident

    0

    0

    0

    0

    0

    0

    0

    4

    5

    5

    6

    6

Total

182

181

173

185

171

183

180

179

184

178

159

161

 

Michael Hocking

Electoral Roll Officer

 

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FINANCIAL STATEMENT 2007

Report of the PCC Treasurer

 

Last year I said that 2006 had been a mixed year for our parish from a financial point of view. Well if 2006 was mixed, then unfortunately 2007 was disappointing to say the least. Our great achievement of being able to pay our parish Share in full for two successive years was not repeated in 2007 and we were £17,248 short of what was asked of us. Our income from parishioners and visitors, be it gift aided or not, was down at both All Saints and St Philips by a total of £3,299 (4.85%). This reduction in income was compounded by an increase in expenditure of over £7,000 which is largely attributable to an increase in Parish Share and Church Running Expenses.

 

In summary this means that the total day to day expenditure for our churches is £ 96,261 (2006-£88,684) or £1,851 (2006-£1,705) per week. But our total income is £77,779 (2006- £80,711) or £1,496 (2006 -£1,552) per week, resulting in a weekly shortfall of £355 (2006-£153). Incidentally, this shortfall of £355 per week even exceeded my worst case prediction for 2007 in last year’s accounts of £300 per week. 

 

Our expenses will increase once again in 2008 (Parish Share and light and heat costs particularly) and if our income remains static then our weekly shortfall is likely to increase to a figure of around £425. Therefore I urge you on behalf of the Parish to consider increasing your giving substantially as I recently requested in my piece in the March edition of Community. Please don’t wait for another stewardship presentation before thinking about your giving. Do it now.

 

Finally think about this. New clergy are in short supply and when the time comes for our Vicar to retire (whenever that may be), how easy will it be to fill this post, already a large and busy urban parish if our unpaid parish share continues to rise at £15-20,000 per year. I’m told new clergy are being very choosy!

 

The accounts are prepared on the accruals basis. This means they show the position if all income had been received and all expenditure paid by the end of the year. Detailed debtors and creditors arising from this are on page 19. 

 

BALANCE SHEET page 12

 

The Balance Sheet is a summary of the Parish’s net assets. The net assets at 31 December 2007 stood at £23,626 (2006 £41,389). Our net assets have decreased in particular due to the deficits on the ordinary accounts for both All Saints and St Philips (page 14).

 

STATEMENT of FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES page 13

 

This page is a summary of pages 14, 15 and 16.

For a breakdown of General Purposes Funds see page 14

For a breakdown of Other Unrestricted Funds see page 15

For a breakdown of Restricted Funds see page 16

 

STATEMENT of FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES General Purposes Funds page 14

 

This page represents the Parish Ordinary and Extra Ordinary income and expenditure items that are shown in more detail on pages 17 and 18.

 

All Saints with St Philip Ordinary Account

I have already stated that Planned Giving in the Parish has decreased over 2006. Our average giving per person has increased  but our numbers are reducing, hence the overall reduction in giving. In addition to this reduction in our main source of income, all our other main streams of income have also reduced. I would also like to state that collections and giving from the congregation at St Stephens totaled £557 (2006 -£830), and only because of limitations in the presentation of these accounts, this amount is included with All Saints income.   

 

As I have already stated, the biggest increases in expenditure are Parish Share (£3,876) and Church Running Expenses (£3,678). Whilst the former is set by the Deanery (based on a complex formula), the latter is light, heat, water rates & insurance of our church buildings. Part of this increase is due to price rises in gas & electricity but it is also partly due to 2006’s figure being understated. Other expenses have increased by £1,635 which is largely due to the Quinnquennial Report at All Saints and printing, stationery & postage which has increased by £1,059.

 

These higher costs have partly been offset by reductions in Minor Repairs and Depreciation. Details of creditors are shown on page 8 and include the increase owed to the Diocese to the Diocese for unpaid Parish Share which now stands at £57,943.

 

All Saints with St Philip Extra Ordinary Account

This account continues to be used for income and expenditure of a one off nature. Income at All Saints shows several grants totaling £8,284 received in order to finance the repair of the war memorial in All Saints churchyard. To set against this is the cost of those war memorial repairs which totaled £9,978.  The shortfall of £1694 has since been met in 2008 with a grant from Maidstone Borough Council.

 

STATEMENT of FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Other Unrestricted Funds page 15

 

Fee Account – This is a clearing account for monies received and paid under the headings shown. It includes PCC Fees earned from weddings & funerals and also monies received from use of All Saints Church by third parties. (This continues to be an important source of income for All Saints and special thanks must go to Lionel Marchant for developing this income stream.) These fees are transferred to the main PCC account on a regular basis.

 

Community Account – The figures show a small deficit of £99 for the Parish magazine.

 

St. Philip Centre – The Centre has recorded a deficit of £1,575 this year largely due to a reduction in regular bookings.

 

All Saints Church Shop – The shop has recorded a small deficit of £40 due in part to a donation of £349 to All Saints Restoration Trust.

 

All Saints Bellringers – The accounts show a surplus of £330 for the society.

 

Organ and Choir Fund – The figures reported show an increase in the fund of £378.

 

The remaining funds (Legacy, Fabric and Minibus) on this page are controlled by the PCC and show the movement in the year.

 

STATEMENT of FINANCIAL AFFAIRS – Restricted Funds page 16

 

These are two small investments held by the Canterbury Board of Finance (CBF) and the Official Custodian for Charities. All income deriving from these funds is expended as shown.

 

My thanks go to all those who work tirelessly behind the scenes banking and recording monies, keeping accurate records and ultimately helping me to produce these accounts.

 

Christopher Payne

Honorary Treasurer,  All Saints with St. Philip PCC

 

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FINANCIAL CERTIFICATE 2007

 

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We certify that the Accounts shown on pages 12 to 19 of this booklet were ;presented to and approved by the Parochial Church Council of All Saints with St. Philip, Maidstone at a meeting of the Council held at 7.30pm on the 15th April 2008 in St. Philip’s Church Centre, Waterloo Street, Maidstone, Kent.

 

 

Christopher Payne          
Honorary Treasurer
All Saints with St. Philip PCC

 

Lionel Marchant
Lay Vice Chairman

All Saints with St. Philip PCC

 

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT

 

 TO THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF

ALL SAINTS WITH ST. PHILIP, MAIDSTONE.

 

This report on the financial statements of the PCC for the year ended 31st December 2007, which are set out on pages 12 to 19 is in respect of an examination carried out in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 (‘the Regulations’) and S.43 of the Charities Act 1993 (‘the Act’).

 

Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner

 

As the members of the PCC you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements; you consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 5 and Section 43(2) of the Act do not apply.  It is my responsibility to issue this report on those financial statements in accordance with the terms of Regulation 5.

 

Basis of Independent Examiner’s Report

 

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 43(7)(b) of the Act and to be found in the Church guidance, 2006 edition, issued by the Finance Division of the Archbishops Council.  That 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 considering 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 I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the financial statements.

 

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 41 of the Act; and

 

· to prepare financial statements which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the requirements of the Act,  and the Regulations have not been met; or

 

2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements   to be reached.

 

 

 

 

 

Allan R. Hickie ACA

Spain Brothers

Thames House,

Roman Square,

Sittingbourne, Kent.

 

 

 

 

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ACCOUNTS

 

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ALL SAINTS WITH ST PHILIP , MAIDSTONE        
                     
  BALANCE SHEET                
  AT 31 DECEMBER 2007              
                     
    General   Other       Total    Total 
    Purposes   Unrestricted   Restricted   Funds   Funds
    Funds   Funds   Funds   2007   2006
Fixed Assets                    
Equipment   0           0   0
Official Custodian for Charities 5837       965   6802   6652
CBF Funds   0       2612   2612   2548
                     
    5837   0   3577   9414   9200
                     
Current Assets                    
Stock     0   243   0   243   288
Debtors     1044   30       1074   6115
Cash at Bank and in Hand 35746   37696       73442   71008
                     
    36790   37969   0   74759   77411
                     
Liabilities : Amounts falling due                 
  within one year                  
Bank overdraft               0    
Creditors     60660   -113       60547   45222
                     
    60660   -113   0   60547   45222
                     
Net Current Assets   -23870   38082   0   14212   32189
                     
NET ASSETS   -18033   38082   3577   23626   41389
                       
                     
FUNDS     -18033   38082   3577   23626   41389

 

 

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ALL SAINTS WITH ST PHILIP , MAIDSTONE          
                       
  STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES              
  FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2007            
                       
      General   Other       Total    Total 
      Purposes   Unrestricted   Restricted   Funds   Funds
      Funds   Funds   Funds   2007   2006
Incoming Resources                    
Incoming Resources from donors 64792   0       64792   73339
Other voluntary incoming resources 11840   0       11840   4020
Incoming resources from operating activities                  
to further the Council's objects   280   50997       51277   52373
Resources from other funds   9671   0       9671   9177
Other incoming resources   0   0       0   0
Income from investments   948   1178   113   2239   2140
Total incoming Resources   87531   52175   113   139819   141049
                       
Resources Used                      
Cost of Generating Funds   280   0       280   143
Grants       300   390       690   614
Transferred to other Funds   0   9671       9671   9177
Activities directly related to the work of                  
the church   93329   40886       134215   107052
Church Management and administration 2849   0   113   2962   2113
Other Expenses     9978   0       9978   22528
Total Resources used   106736   50947   113   157796   141627
                       
Net Incoming (Outgoing) Resources -19205   1228   0   -17977   -578
Proceeds on disposal of investments         0   0   0
loss on sale of investments   0       0   0   0
Increase in market value of Investments                  
Unrealised   130       84   214   817
Balances at 1st January 2007   1042   36854   3493   41389   41150
Balances at 31st December 2007 -18033   38082   3577   23626   41389

 

 

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ALL SAINTS WITH ST PHILIP , MAIDSTONE            
                         
  NOTES SUPPORTING THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AFFAIRS          
      at 31 DECEMBER 2007              
          All saints St Philip All saints St Philip        
General Purposes Funds All Saints St.Philip X-Ord X-Ord X-Ord X-Ord Other Total   Total
      Ordinary Ordinary Non-Cap Non-Cap Capital Capital Investments 2007   2006
                         
Incoming Resources                      
Incoming Resources from donors 45052 19740   0       64792   73091
Other voluntary incoming resources 3036   8284 520       11840   4020
Incoming resources from operating activities                  
to further the Council's objects   280 0           280   140
Resources from other funds   9671             9671   9054
Other incoming resources                 0   0
Income from investments   0 0   254 272 205 217 948   918
Total incoming Resources   58039 19740 8284 774 272 205 217 87531   87223
                         
Resources Used                        
Cost of Generating Funds   136 144           280   143
Grants           42 258       300   614
Transferred to other Funds   0             0   123
Activities directly related to the work of                    
the church   61754 31378         197 93329   64302
Church Management and administration 1624 1225           2849   2008
Other Expenses         9978 0       9978   7871
Total Resources used   63514 32747 10020 258 0 0 197 106736   75061
                         
Net Incoming (Outgoing) Resources -5475 -13007 -1736 516 272 205 20 -19205   12162
Loss on sale of investments                 0   0
Increase/(decrease) in value of                       
investments               130 130   491
Balances at 1st January 2007   46516 6792 -8757 -4489 -48833 3003 6810 1042   -11611
Balances at 31st December 2007 41041 -6215 -10493 -3973 -48561 3208 6960 -18033   1042

 

 

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ALL SAINTS WITH ST PHILIP , MAIDSTONE                
                             
  NOTES SUPPORTING THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AFFAIRS              
      AT 31 DECEMBER 2007                  
                             
          St Philip All saints   Organ &            
Other Unrestricted Funds Fee Community  Centre Church All Saints Choir  Legacy Fabric   Total   Total
      Account Accounts Accounts Shop Bellringers Fund Account Account Minibus 2007   2006
                             
Incoming Resources                          
Incoming Resources from donors                   0   248
Other voluntary incoming resources                   0   0
Incoming resources from operating activities                      
to further the Council's objects   37268 1200 8801 699 2711 318       50997   52233
Activities for generating funds                          
Resources from other funds                     0   123
Other incoming resources                     0   0
Income from investments     32 20   35 60 693 334 4 1178   1117
Total incoming Resources   37268 1232 8821 699 2746 378 693 334 4 52175   53721
                             
Resources Used                            
Cost of Generating Funds                          
Grants             390           390    
Transferred to other Funds   9671                 9671   9054
Activities directly related to the work of                        
the church   26394 1331 10396 349 2416         40886   42750
Church Management and administration                   0   0
Other Expenses                       0   14657
Total Resources used   36065 1331 10396 739 2416 0 0 0 0 50947   66461
                             
Net Incoming (Outgoing) Resources 1203 -99 -1575 -40 330 378 693 334 4 1228   -12740
Increase in market value of investments                        
Unrealised                          
Balances at 1st January 2007   547 2648 4450 520 1235 1719 17004 8619 112 36854   49594
Balances at 31st December 2007 1750 2549 2875 480 1565 2097 17697 8953 116 38082   36854
 

 

 

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ALL SAINTS WITH ST PHILIP , MAIDSTONE      
                   
  NOTES SUPPORTING THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AFFAIRS    
    AT 31 DECEMBER 2007          
                   
          Vicars        
Restricted Funds   EF   Disc   Total   Total
      Hills   Fund   2007   2006
                   
Incoming Resources                
Income from investments   30   83   113   105
Total incoming Resources   30   83   113   105
                   
Resources Used                  
Activities directly related to the work of              
the church           0   0
Church Management and administration 30   83   113   105
Total Resources used   30   83   113   105
                   
Net Incoming (Outgoing) Resources 0   0   0   0
                   
Balances at 1st January 2007   945   2548   3493   3167
(Decrease)/Increase in market value of               
Investments - Unrealised 20   64   84   326
Proceeds on disposal of investments         0   0
Loss on sale of Investments   0   0   0   0
Balances at 31st December 2007 965   2612   3577   3493

 

 

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ALL SAINTS WITH ST PHILIP , MAIDSTONE        
                     
  NOTES SUPPORTING THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AFFAIRS      
      at 31 DECEMBER 2007          
          All saints St Philip        
General Purposes Funds All Saints St.Philip X-Ord X-Ord Other Total   Total
      Ordinary Ordinary Non-Cap Non-Cap Investments 2007   2006
                     
Incoming Resources                  
Incoming Resources from donors                
Planned Giving                  
  Gift Aid Donations   29639 13447       43086   44588
  Income Tax Recoverable 8341 3893       12234   12840
  Other Planned Giving 1075 1648       2723   2907
Collections (open plate) 5324 670       5994   6774
Sundry Donations   673 82       755   5982
      45052 19740 0 0   64792   73091
Other voluntary incoming resources                
Fees returned from the Diocese 3036         3036   3426
Donations, Appeals, Grants     8284 520   8804   594
Income Tax Recoverable        0   0   0
      3036 0 8284 520   11840   4020
Incoming resources from operating activities              
to further the Council's objects                  
Church Hall   280 0       280   140
      280 0       280   140
                     
Income from investments                  
Dividend & Interest including any              
reclaimable tax   0       217 217   195
      0 0     217 217   195

 

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ALL SAINTS WITH ST PHILIP , MAIDSTONE        
                     
  NOTES SUPPORTING THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AFFAIRS      
      at 31 DECEMBER 2007          
          All saints St Philip        
General Purposes Funds All Saints St.Philip X-Ord X-Ord Other Total   Total
      Ordinary Ordinary Non-Cap Non-Cap Investments 2007   2006
                     
                     
Resources Used                    
Cost of Generating Funds                  
Stewardship   136 144       280   143
      136 144 0 0   280   143
Grants Charitable Giving                  
National Charities       21 119   140   321
Local Charities       21 139   160   293
          42 258   300   614
Activities directly related to the work of                
the church                  
Ministry - Parish Share 31170 23514       54684   50808
Ministry - Parish Share prior yrs           0   -22288
Minisrty - Clergy exps,office exp 3192 2206       5398   5031
Church Running Exps 17281 3387       20668   16990
Minor Repairs   2279 1234       3513   4465
Upkeep of Services   520 363       883   1076
Salaries (incl Choir)   4820 29       4849   4913
Church Hall   718 0       718   832
PCC Property   91 68       159   142
Young People (Sunday sch etc.) 372 281       653   889
Depreciation    0 0       0   1275
Other     1311 296     197 1804   169
      61754 31378 0 0 197 93329   64302
Church Management and administration                
Printing, Stat & Postage 1089 821       1910   851
Bank Charges   89 67       156   159
Audit Fee     446 337       783   998
      1624 1225       2849   2008
                     
Other Expenses - Repair to War Memorial     9978     9978   0
                        - Major Repairs to Buildings         0   4271
        - Trf to St Philips Community Trust         0   3600
          9978 0   9978   7871

 

Notes to the accounts            
               
FIXED ASSETS            
               
All assets have been fully depreciated        
               
               
EMPLOYEE EMOLUMENTS          
               
Staff costs during the year were made up as follows: 2007 2006 2005
               
  Wages & Salaries     4849 3600 3289
  Social Security Costs     0 0 0
  Pension Contributions     0 0 0
  Benefits in Kind     0 0 0
          4849 3600 3289
               
               
AUDITORS REMUNERATION          
               
Total Resources Used includes the following amount payable in respect of :-  
               
  Audit Examination Services   783 998 999
               
               
               
DEBTORS            
               
  Church Running Exps (insurance)   1044 1964 2011
  Tax Refund on Gift Aid 06/07 (3rd Qtr) 0 4151 2376
          1044 6115 4387
               
               
               
CREDITORS            
               
  Parish Share 2002-04, 2007   57943 40695 62983
  Church Running Exps     900 2300 5700
  Audit Fee       900 969 940
  Ministry       49 75 55
  Minor repairs       0 246 243
  Church Hall       0 50 50
  Misc       868 404 431
          60660 44739 70402
               
               
               
               
               
CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND          
               
  General purposes          
               
  Current a/c       -8 -121 1969
  Deposit a/cs       35754 34080 45944
               
          35746 33959 47913

 

 

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