Exeter Cathedral
(The Cathedral Church of
St Peter in Exeter)
Financial statements
For the year ended 31 December 2010
Exeter Cathedral
Contents
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Annual report
Statement of the Responsibilities of the Chapter
Independent auditors’ report
Consolidated statement of financial activities
Consolidated balance sheet
Consolidated cash flow statement
Notes
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Legal and administrative information
Governing statute
The Cathedral’s Constitution and Statutes were implemented on 24 November 2001 under the Cathedrals Measure
1999 and amended on 18 May 2007 under the provisions of the Measure.
The Chapter
The administrative body is the Chapter. The members of the Chapter during the period 1 January 2010 to the date
of approval of the annual report and financial statements were as follows:
The Very Reverend Jonathan Meyrick
The Reverend Canon Carl Turner
The Reverend Canon Andrew Godsall
The Reverend Canon Thomas Honey
Mrs Hannah Foster
Mr Jonathan Harris
Mrs Elsa Wakefield
The Reverend Canon Ian Morter
The Reverend Canon Anna Norman-Walker
Dean
Canon Precentor
Canon Chancellor
Canon Treasurer and Pastor (resigned 2 June 2010)
Chapter Canon
Chapter Canon
Chapter Canon
Canon Pastor and Treasurer (installed 17th October 2010)
Canon Missioner (installed 16th January 2011)
Paul R Snell
Administrator
Address
Cathedral Office
1 The Cloisters
Exeter
EX1 1HS
Staff with Management Responsibilities
Clerk to the Chapter & Maintenance
Director of Music
Finance
Library and Archive
Stonemasonry
Third Millennium Campaign
Virgers
Visitor Services
Anthony Le Riche
Andrew Millington
Mrs Lynda Berry
Lay Canon Ann Barwood
Gary Morley
Mrs Jill Taylor
Michael Greaves
Mrs Catherine Escott
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Exeter Cathedral School
Headmaster
Brian McDowell (retired 31st August 2010)
Simon Carder (Interim Head - September 2010 to April 2011)
Exeter Cathedral Enterprises Limited
Shop Manager
Café Manager
Paul Patch
Mrs Julie Hernandez
Bankers
National Westminster Bank plc
59 High Street
EXETER
EX4 3DP
(Exeter Cathedral School)
Arbuthnot Latham
17 Southernhay West
EXETER
EX1 1PJ
Solicitors
Everys
Hertford House, Southernhay Gardens
EXETER
EX1 1NP
Architecture and Archaeology
Surveyor of Works – Peter Bird († 10 Dec 2010) Caroe & Partners
Penniless Porch
Market Place
WELLS
Somerset BA5 2RB
Consultant Archaeologist – John Allan
Exeter Archaeology
Custom House
The Quay
EXETER EX2 4AN
Auditors
Robinson Reed Layton
Peat House
Newham Road
TRURO TR1 2DP
Investment Managers
CCLA Investment Management Limited
St Alphage House
2 Fore Street
LONDON EC2Y 5AQ
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Investment Powers
The Chapter has the powers of investment set out in Section 16 of the Cathedral’s Measure 1999 and may invest
in:-
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land;
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funds administered by the Central Board of Finance of the Church of England by CCLA Investment
Management Limited;
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investments in which Trustees may invest under the general power of investment in the Trustee Act 2000;
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the improvement or development of any property vested in the Cathedral in limited circumstances and with the
consent of the Church Commissioners.
The Annual Report which follows consists essentially of two parts, the first being an overview of the elements
which together constitute the corporate body of the Cathedral Church, with particular attention to the activities of
the Chapter, its portfolios, statutory committees and constituent operations; the second part includes reports from
the independent charitable trusts directly supporting the Cathedral and from the Cathedral groups and activities
which contribute to the enrichment and quality of the ministry of welcome and life of the Cathedral community.
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What we are about: The Mission of the Cathedral Church of St Peter in Exeter
The Cathedral Church of St Peter is the seat of the Bishop of Exeter and is therefore called to be a centre of
worship, teaching and Christian mission within Devon.
The Dean and Chapter, who are given the responsibility on behalf of the Bishop of caring for this Cathedral, both
the building and its communities, and of maintaining our corporate life and Christian witness, seek to follow Jesus’
central command:“to love God and to love all people”
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worshipping God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and singing His praises as well as we can;
telling the Christian story in what we say and what we do, through the glories of the building, through the
treasures of the past, in the realities of the present, to friend and stranger;
working with the Bishop and his colleagues in the implementation of the Diocese’s vision of its mission and
ministry;
being accessible and of service to all the people of Devon, to this city and the communities in which we are
set;
working in partnership with other Christian churches and in relationship with other faith communities;
receiving, welcoming and inspiring visitors, both tourists and pilgrims;
building up our staff, our volunteers and those who worship here as we share our common Christian life and
as we seek to fulfil our mission as the Cathedral Church of Exeter.
Organisational Structure and Management of the Cathedral
The life of the Cathedral is governed by its Constitution and Statutes enacted under an Instrument, which came into
force on 24 November 2001 under the terms of The Cathedrals Measure 1999 (hereinafter called The Measure).
The Constitution and Statutes were amended, and the revision came into force on 18 May 2007. A copy of the
Constitution and Statutes is available for inspection at the Cathedral Office by appointment with the Administrator.
Under the Constitution and Statutes the Body Corporate of the Cathedral must have a Council, a Chapter, a
College of Canons and a Finance Committee. The first three bodies together make up the body corporate known as
‘The Cathedral Church of St Peter in Exeter’ with perpetual succession and a common seal. The Chapter has the
legal responsibility to direct and manage the life and mission of the Cathedral. In addition, the Cathedral has a
Fabric Advisory Committee with statutory authority to consider all matters relating to the fabric and in prescribed
cases to make determinations allowing or refusing permission to undertake works that alter the historic fabric or
appearance of the building. This operates under the provisions of The Care of Cathedrals Measure 1990 as
amended and revised in 2006. A Community Committee provides a forum for the Cathedral’s worshipping
community to comment on aspects of Cathedral ministry and to deal with delegated responsibilities.
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The Chapter
The Dean is Chairman of the Chapter, which, with him, contains up to nine members. There are four Residentiary
Canons and four Chapter Canons. Of the four Residentiary Canons, two, the Canon Pastor and the Canon
Precentor, are ‘Commissioners’ Canons’ working full time in the Cathedral with stipends paid by the Church
Commissioners. The Canon Chancellor and Canon Missioner are employed for most of their working time within
the Diocese. The Chapter contribute in proportion to their stipends and housing costs – currently 20% and 10%
respectively. The Canon Missioner spends up to a further 10% of his time on diocesan mission projects within the
Cathedral.
In June 2010, Canon Tom Honey (Canon Pastor) left to become Vicar of St David’s, Exeter. In the 3½ years he
was with us he became much loved and contributed a huge amount to the life and cohesion of the Cathedral
Community. In October we were joined by his replacement, Canon Ian Morter, formerly Rector of Littleham-cumExmouth in this diocese. The Bishop also appointed a new Canon Missioner, Canon Anna Norman-Walker who
was installed early in 2011.
There are four further members of the Chapter known as Chapter Canons, at least three of whom must be lay
people and the fourth may be lay or ordained. The fourth Chapter Canonry place remained vacant through the
year. The Cathedral does not remunerate these but they are entitled to expenses incurred in the discharge of their
duties. Chapter had ten business meetings through the year with a two-day residential meeting in 2010.
Chapter portfolio responsibilities for the larger part of this reporting period were as follows:
The Dean – Fabric of the Cathedral; Third Millennium Campaign
The Canon Precentor – Liturgy and Music; Safeguarding of Children & Vulnerable Adults
The Canon Pastor – Pastoral Care; Visitor Services
The Canon Missioner – Mission and Outreach
The Canon Chancellor – Theological Nurture; Minor Trusts; Library and Archives
Chapter Canon Hannah Foster – Personnel; Communications
Chapter Canon Jonathan Harris – Finance
Chapter Canon Elsa Wakefield – Education & Learning
The Administrator – Cathedral Enterprises
The Chapter continued to value its Priest Vicars and cathedral Readers, who assist in the leading of worship both
on Sundays and mid-week. Mrs Anne Dunlop was licensed as a Diocesan Reader and admitted as Cathedral
Reader in October 2010.
Mrs Jill Taylor continued her work as the Campaign Director for the Third Millennium Campaign. By the end of
the year, the total in gifts and pledges to the Campaign had reached £4,927,338. Rebecca Glanville, left us and
was replaced by Mrs Kate Burhouse as the Campaign Officer.
The Cathedral’s place in the life of the Diocese was affirmed by the continued presence of the Dean at the
Bishop’s Staff Meeting, Bishop’s Diocesan Council and Synod and as Chair of the Diocesan Council for Mission
and Unity; by the Canon Chancellor’s work as Director of the Council for Worship and Ministry; by the
Precentor’s membership of General and Diocesan Synod for the first half of the year, succeeded by the Canon
Chancellor following elections for the new Quinquennium of General Synod which began in November 2010; by a
range of preachments across the Diocese by all of the Cathedral’s residentiary clergy; by Diocesan services within
the Cathedral and by visits to parish churches by the Cathedral Choir.
The Dean remained Priest-in-Charge of the Central Exeter Team. In practice much of the ministry involved is
delivered locally and his involvement is minimal on a day-to-day basis.
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Work on the first phase of delivering the new holistic vision of the Cathedral Green began in the autumn and is due
to be completed by early summer 2011. This work is funded largely by the Big Lottery Fund, Viridor and the
Andrew Brownsword Charitable Trust.
The Development Plan for the next three years was revised in a similar format to the first iteration. As part of the
work of the newly-established CARE (Communication, Achievement, Responsibility and Empowerment)
Programme, further work has been undertaken in revising the Development Plan which takes account of the
pictorial description of the Chapter’s understanding of its Mission.
The Mission Flag
In order to explain our mission and core values, we have taken a pictorial approach and developed a mission flag
(see above). It is our intention that this flag is used to explain the direction we intend to take over the coming
months and years. In short, the design of the flag can be explained as follows:
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A green background with crossed paths reflects the Cathedral Green, where the Cathedral and the city meet;
emphasising our desire to contribute to the common good of the whole community.
The cross filling the flag reflects both the cross of Christ and the Cathedral’s role as a meeting point between
sacred and secular, sensory and spiritual, reaching out to all.
The purple edge to the cross reflects the centrality of the Bishop’s place within the Cathedral.
The words emphasise our desire to reach out to all people, perhaps reaching places that others do not, and to
stay true to God’s purpose by making neighbours out of strangers.
The Cathedral Council
Exeter Cathedral’s Constitution and Statutes make provision for a Council of twenty members. The Chairman,
currently Geoffrey Bush CB DL, is appointed by the Bishop; the Dean is an ex officio member; eight members are
chosen or elected by the Chapter, the College of Canons and from among those on the Cathedral Community Roll;
and ten are also appointed by the Bishop to reflect a wide range of relevant experience and interests.
The Council has statutory rights and responsibilities under The Measure. In the words of the Constitution, the
Council has a duty ‘to further and support the work of the Cathedral, spiritual, pastoral, evangelistic, social and
ecumenical, reviewing and advising upon the direction and oversight of that work by the Chapter and in particular,
without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, to:
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consider proposals submitted by the Chapter in connection with the general direction and mission of the
Cathedral and to give advice on them to the Chapter,
ii. receive and consider the annual budget of the Cathedral,
iii. receive and consider the annual report and audited accounts, and
iv. consider proposals submitted by the Chapter in connection with this Constitution and Statutes of the
Cathedral with a view to their review under Part II of The Measure.’
The Council has powers to:
 request reports from the Chapter on any matter concerning the Cathedral,
 discuss and declare its opinion on any such matter, and
 draw any matter to the attention of the Visitor (the Bishop) or the Church Commissioners.
The Council meets every quarter to review and consider, in addition to the Cathedral’s formal accounts and
budgets, progress with specific projects or other matters of current importance as well as, periodically, progress
with the Cathedral’s rolling Development Plan which reflects the Chapter’s priorities for the short and medium
term.
The College of Canons
The College is, by constitution and statutes, a part of the Cathedral’s essential foundation. It provides a breadth of
diocesan involvement in the life of the Cathedral. It consists of up to 26 Prebendaries (drawn from the clergy of
the diocese, appointed by the Bishop), any Lay Canons and Canons Theologian, the two Suffragan Bishops of the
diocese, the four Archdeacons and all members of the Chapter. The Dean is the College’s president, and the
Bishop of Exeter has a standing invitation to be present when the College meets.
The following Prebendaries retired during the year: Mark Bate, John Good, Peter Bowers. The Bishop appointed
Nigel Guthrie, David Moss, Alan MacDonald, and Paul Morgan to the College as Prebendaries. The College was
also augmented by the appointment of Lay Canon Ann Barwood (who was also appointed Canon Librarian) and by
Canon Ian Morter as members of the Chapter.
The College meets formally twice a year, with an optional third meeting if the Bishop requests consideration by the
College of any particular matter.
CHAPTER DEPARTMENTS AND PORTFOLIOS
Liturgy and Music: Services, Concerts and Support to the Diocese and wider Church
The Department of Liturgy and Music co-ordinates the worship in the Cathedral and its use as a concert venue.
Under the leadership of the Precentor, the department is responsible for all liturgical planning, provision of music,
care and upkeep of the organs and pianos and all concerts. There are close links with the Diocese and with the
Cathedral School. The Director of Music is Mr Andrew Millington and he oversees the day-to-day running of the
Cathedral Choir and the development of music in the Cathedral. He is assisted by Mr David Davies who, as
Assistant Director of Music, is principal accompanist for the Cathedral Choir, assists in the Choir’s direction, and
plays a significant role in the development of voluntary choral singing in the Cathedral. Mr Stephen Tanner is
Assistant Organist and directs the girl choristers. David and Stephen both deputise for Andrew when required to
do so. The Precentor, Mr Millington, Mr Davies and Mr Tanner all work closely with groups within and outside
the Diocese offering support, training and input into the liturgical and musical life of the Diocese, parishes, schools
and the rest of the Church of England.
The Precentor is currently a member of the Diocesan Council for Worship and Ministry, advising the Bishop on
matters of liturgy and worship. The Precentor, Director of Music and Assistant Organist are all members of the
area RSCM committee and all the musicians are regularly involved in musical outreach to the wider Diocese.
Each term the choir sings in at least two churches of the Diocese and takes part in Diocesan special events.
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The Cathedral's musical outreach project, originating as part of the Government’s 'Sing Up' initiative, is
considered to be exemplary. The number of Devon schools involved with the project has grown during the year
and over 500 children have participated. The project is a partnership between the Cathedral and Devon Music
Service and aspires to expand into two further Local Education Authorities. The project employs a number of
musicians and amateurs and not only encourages singing within maintained schools but also runs a very successful
County Junior Choir, supports schools after the initial visits and also helps to equip teachers in leading music in
school.
In February 2010, the senior boy and girl choristers and gentlemen of the choir took part in a very successful tour
to Norway. The choir sang in several churches and venues and received a warm welcome. The aim of the tour was
to promote the English Cathedral choral tradition and, in particular, childrens’ singing. The tour also did much to
boost the Esprit de Corps of the choir.
In July the Chapter celebrated 41 years of service to the Cathedral by Paul Morgan, prior to his retirement as
Cathedral Organist. The Evensong and Reception were very well attended and reflected the great warmth and
affection in which Paul is held. This followed the installation of Mr Morgan as a Lay Canon and member of the
College of Canons.
The Cathedral Choir sings during school terms (excluding half-terms) on average eight times during the week
including three times on Sundays. During the year the Cathedral undertakes a large number of special services,
weddings, baptisms, funerals, carol services or concerts, organ recitals and art exhibitions. The department
continues to support the Cathedral School in its liturgical and spiritual needs, planning regular worship and liturgy
with the school chaplain and the children themselves. The Cathedral offers a full observance of Holy Week and
the Easter Triduum attracts large numbers with confirmations taking place at the Easter Vigil. Children were
prepared for their first Holy Communion at Easter and young people prepared for their Confirmation at Pentecost.
The department organises a large number of concerts and recitals and the new audio-visual equipment made
possible with a generous grant from the Friends’ of the Cathedral has been put to good use in a variety of contexts.
The Friends have been particularly active in their support of the Department during the period. They funded: two
choral scholarships to enable students to develop their choral skills towards lay vicarship; grants for both new and
replacement copes, vestments and cassocks for clergy, choir and servers; and rectification of the hearing loop in
the Quire and the refurbishment of accommodation for both the choral scholars’ flat and cathedral accommodation
made available for the Assistant Director of Music.
The times of services at the Cathedral are as follows:Sundays
8:00 a.m.
9:45 a.m.
11:15 a.m.
3:00 p.m.
Holy Communion
Sung Eucharist
Mattins
Evensong
Weekdays
8:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
1:15 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
Holy Communion
Morning Prayer
Holy Communion
Evensong
Evensong
Holy Days
5:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
Evening Prayer
Solemn Eucharist
(Wednesdays only)
(Saturdays only)
(Except Saturdays)
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Faith Development
During 2010 the Cathedral continued to ‘sponsor’ two series that aims to develop the Christian faith of its various
members and communities.
The ’First Thursday’ monthly series explored such issues as the proposed Anglican Covenant, the use of the Old
Testament in the New Testament, the Creeds and their development, as well as an overview of the Gospels and
their composition.
The ‘Third Sunday’ series enables a greater exploration of the issues raised by the preacher at the 0945 Sunday
Eucharist and gives a chance for members of that congregation to ‘talk back’ to the preacher. During Lent 2010 an
‘Adult Sunday School’ series was held each week after the 0945 service. Around 70 people gathered each week to
consider the ‘Five Marks of Mission’ of the Anglican Communion as defined by the Anglican Consultative
Council.
Also during 2010 we began to make plans for two larger initiatives in 2011. Firstly, it is hoped that Exeter
Cathedral will become the Exeter ‘centre’ for ‘Exploring Christianity', a six module course that forms the basis of
the Diocesan ‘Education for Discipleship’ programme. Secondly, the 2011 Adult Sunday School will begin to
explore the idea of what a contemporary ‘Rule of life’ might look like for those at various stages of their Christian
journey.
Library and Archives
The Library and Archives constitute a working department of the Cathedral. We have a professional team of Peter
Thomas, Librarian, Stuart Macwilliam, Assistant Librarian and Angela Doughty, Archivist. All work part-time and
therefore to ensure we are able to be open to the public and researchers five afternoons a week they are supported
by a team of 30 committed volunteers organised by the Volunteer Co-ordinator Sheila Miles. In March 2011, we
received the sad news that Michael Howarth, who only recently retired as Assistant Librarian, had died. No one
could have had a better colleague and friend. We are all going to miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with
Heather, his wife of over 40 years.
All the duties expected of much larger public and academic libraries and record offices such as cataloguing,
research on behalf of others, general enquiries, outreach, illustrated lectures and staging of exhibitions are
undertaken by the team.
2010 has once again been a very busy year. We staged two exhibitions: the first was in the Cathedral during
August and was based on the records held in the Archives showing the history of the Cathedral’s music and
musicians through the centuries; the second was run in conjunction with Exeter City Heritage Days and showed
the history and heritage of the Cathedral Library and Archives. Both attracted a lot of visitors, especially the
Heritage Days when over 300 people came over the three days, many of whom were local to Exeter and none of
whom had realised that such treasures were cared for on their doorstep.
Last year I was able to report the commencement of the long awaited project to bring the Archives, the books in
the Old Library and the Cook Collection which are currently stored at the University, together into the West Wing
of the Bishop’s Palace. The Project Design Team of consultants with the specialist skills required have worked
throughout the year to gain building and planning consent to provide a new heating system, electrical rewiring
throughout the building, fire and intrusion systems, together with the specialist environmentally controlled archival
storage. Following the first stage of the Cathedral’s accommodation review it was agreed that we needed to
provide better choir practice and robing areas, a music library, and a new and much larger sacristy. It was decided
that the space created by the Library moving to the ground floor could achieve this objective in the West Wing of
the Bishop’s Palace.
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Building and Planning consent for the whole project was achieved in July, whereupon the detailed design work
was undertaken. In December The Project Board recommended to the Chapter that tenders be invited from four
firms who had been shortlisted and interviewed. Hindsite Construction Ltd was awarded the contract and building
work commenced in March and is planned to continue throughout the year.
The Library closed to the public at the end of 2010. Space has been created in the Archives for the two Librarians
to continue working during the period of building works. All in the Department are enthusiastic to show what has
been achieved when the works are complete.
Maintenance and Conservation Programme
Cathedral
Fabric maintenance and conservation projects are reviewed and updated annually with specific reference to the
Cathedral Architect’s quinquennial inspection report. The Chapter has maintained the principle that all specific
projects should be funded separately from the Cathedral’s core revenue budget wherever possible. Grant
applications for specific and appropriate projects may be made to the Friends of the Cathedral, Exeter Cathedral
Preservation Trust, through the Third Millennium Campaign or to English Heritage.
The main programme of conservation during the year was of the upper levels of the West Front. The emphasis
continued to be on conservation rather than renewal, and as a result a sparing schedule of stone course replacement
was adhered to. Wherever possible, creative use of lime mortar or putty was employed to support features of the
original medieval stonework and the result of this sensitive work is now visible on the north west section of the
upper levels. The Stonemasons have continued to develop their skills in fine carving of grotesque heads, pinnacles
and foliage, all of which will form part of the overall project. We are grateful to Devon County Council’s
Investing in Communities programme for its funding towards this scheme. The Chapter was also delighted to have
secured funding from the Traditional Skills Bursary Scheme, through which Tom Laflin has joined the Masons
duo for three terms to develop his skills on various aspects of masonry conservation and stone working.
It is inherent in the nature of many fabric-related projects that their extent and complexity demands a significant
work up and consultation period. Through 2010, there were a number of projects at some stage of development
which included a scheme to replace the ageing set of gas boilers and a contingent project to introduce a heat
zoning scheme for greater efficiency, the introduction of a permanent ramped access to the Quire, the repair and
restoration of the golden gates at the west Quire entrance, a conservation project to catalogue and store safely the
fragments of the Assumption painting and the final stage to complete the conservation of the Knights’ Effigies in
the South Quire Aisle. In addition, the first stage of a planning process was drafted to determine how to address the
need for additional visitor reception and interpretation areas, together with a coherent strategy for shop and café
space was drafted.
Funding for the capital projects during the year has been secured through a variety of sources (see above). The
Friends of Exeter Cathedral continue to be a primary funding source for fabric-related projects for the Cathedral
and the Chapter are grateful for the increased allocation of grant made available towards the end of 2010, which
has been brought forward into 2011.
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Cathedral Green
At the end of 2008, the Chapter approved a concept plan for a new design of layout, paving and street furniture
covering all aspects of the Precinct. Detailed discussions were held with key stakeholders and there was wide
public consultation, which led to the Chapter’s approval of a final draft of the new ‘Vision’ in late 2009. Once
statutory approvals from Exeter City Council, English Heritage and the Cathedrals Fabric Commission for England
(CFCE) had been obtained the Chapter, through the Third Millennium Campaign, made grant applications to
implement the refurbishment of the first area to the north of the Cathedral. Having appointed the primary
contractor, Ken Biggs Construction Ltd, work was eventually started in Autumn 2010 and the appointment of a
stone lettering specialist (Annet Stirling - Incisive Letterwork) and an artist specialising in interpretative roundels
(Hilary Cartmel) early in 2011 will lead to the completion of a visually exciting project that will benefit both
Cathedral and city for the future.
Chapter Properties
Whilst the main focus has been on the Cathedral Green and the Library & Archive (West Wing) projects, other
relatively minor works have been carried out on other properties under the Chapter’s responsibility.
In Church House, within the Cloister Garth, there were refurbishment projects in both the choral scholars’
accommodation and in another apartment unit which was allocated to the Assistant Director of Music. The
schedule of repair and maintenance on 2 The Cloisters was completed and the specifications for further projects on
the Close properties are being finalised, to continue to bring this element of the housing stock towards appropriate
standards of accommodation for clergy and staff purposes, but within the context of prime examples of medieval
origin and construction.
The Chapter and Cathedral community in general were much saddened at the news of the death in December 2010
of Peter Bird, the appointed Cathedral Architect. Despite his continuing enthusiasm, the later stages of his illness
had prevented him from participating in the Cathedral’s projects and activities as he would have wished. The
Chapter have initiated a process to make a new appointment.
Mission and Outreach
This year has been a holding-on year as we waited for the appointment of a new Canon Missioner. We continued
the exhibitions from the Deo Gloria Trust displayed at the East End outside the Lady Chapel and the free-standing
banners on the Christian faith (although these were removed for repairs during the year and have yet to be
returned), and the course to introduce the Christian faith in January and February. Thanks also to both the
Reverend Ian Adams and Laura McAdam (NightChurch Leader), NightChurch has continued through the year,
ready for refreshing of its style and content. Life on the Beach ceased at the end of the 2009 season, partly because
much of its raison d’être is absorbed by NightChurch. SOAR (thanks to Sheila Miles) continues its valuable work
of feeding the homeless on Wednesday evenings in rain and shine, and acquired several new helpers during the
year.
Personnel
The Chapter’s Personnel Manager is the Administrator, who works with the Portfolio Holder to oversee the
various personnel management issues. Chapter Canon Hannah Foster is the Portfolio Holder.
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Third Millennium Campaign (JET)
During the year the Third Millennium Campaign worked steadily towards the successful achievement of the
milestone figure of £6 million in donations and pledges which was announced by The Dean during the celebratory
Leofric evensong in February 2011. The Campaign, whose patron is HRH The Prince of Wales, is designed to
support three main areas of Cathedral life: the fabric of the Cathedral, its environs and Close properties in the care
of the Dean and Chapter; the music tradition, and the restoration of the organ: and the Library and Archives
project.
The Campaign received £900,735 in 2010 and a further £224,001 was paid direct to the Dean and Chapter for
grants which are claimed in retrospect. Thus, the cumulative cash total received in support of the Campaign’s
objectives totals £2,036,450 by the end of the year. When the future cash and legacy pledges are added this brings
the total to the £6 million figure. The net income received is distributed periodically throughout the year to the
Preservation Trust (for fabric projects), the Music Foundation Trust, and to a designated fund held by the Dean and
Chapter for the Library and Archives project, the Organ and the music outreach project. Each of the funds is
actively managed to accrue interest.
The largest grant was for £450,000 from the Big Lottery Community Spaces programme to undertake the first
phase of the Vision for the Green, the physical work for which began in October. The Heritage Lottery Fund
awarded a development grant to enable us to work up detailed proposals for a second round application to be
submitted in 2011 focussing on our education programme, our volunteer needs and developing the West Wing of
the Bishop’s Palace to provide better service to our users for the library and archives and for music.
Restoration work continued on the north side of the West Front supported by a grant from Devon County
Council’s ‘Investing in Devon’ fund. Further work is due to be undertaken in 2011.
The work to support the Music Outreach project, the Music Foundation’s endowment fund and the Organ fund
continued to be a priority for the Campaign. We were delighted in particular to receive some significant pledges
for the Organ fund during the year and a donation of £25,000 from the Friends of Cathedral Music for the Music
Foundation Trust. However, music remains an area of the Campaign that still needs most support so as to enable us
to reach our target.
There were two major events in the year, the first was a most enjoyable and successful dinner hosted by Bishop
Michael at the House of Lords and the second was the glittering Grand Nave dinner which saw some 480 guests
dining in the Cathedral by candlelight in October. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, guests, suppliers and
the most amazing volunteer support led by Judith Kauntze this event made a record-breaking contribution of
£201,000.
Besides this two occasions we also held a very successful concert featuring Tasmin Little and the Exeter
Symphony Orchestra; the business community came together to celebrate Christmas with a carol service and we
held a number of smaller events around the county which brought the appeal to new audiences.
A legacy campaign continues to ask supporters to sign a pledge form. All pledges received will be attributed to the
Campaign. Gifts can be made to the Dean and Chapter for general purposes or to a specific objective of the
campaign or to one or more of the three charities whose aims are to support aspects of the Cathedral and its
mission, namely the Music Foundation Trust, the Preservation Trust and the Friends of Exeter Cathedral. A
number of individuals have come forward and kindly pledged legacies to the Cathedral’s associated charities as a
result.
Sir Ian Amory continued his unstinting effort as Campaign Chairman giving great encouragement to the Campaign
office and speaking passionately about the Cathedral’s need for support on many occasions throughout the year.
The Dean and Chapter wish to express their thanks to him and to all those who have made donations, to the
Campaign Executive and Volunteers who continue to bring the appeal to the attention of their contacts; also, of
course, to those who organised so many events for the benefit of the Campaign during the year.
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Visitors and Education
2010 What a year! We welcomed over 130,000 visitors, organised 800+ group visits in various languages and
provided in excess of 350 daily tours! For the first time we offered regular summer roof tours for our visitors.
These were a great success, which we hope to build on in 2011.
Educational visits also kept us on our toes with 4,500 school children visiting the Cathedral. The children took
part in a variety of tours and trails and creative activities including clay gargoyle making and brass rubbing. Our
new brasses which were funded by the Cathedral Friends depict both signs and symbols of the Christian faith and
images of the Cathedral; they have been a huge success.
None of these tours could have been provided without the dedication of our Stewards and Guides, our thanks go
out to them.
The new Cathedral ‘swipe’ cards were launched later in the year and to-date we have issued 1,307 with approx. 45
new application forms received every week! The information collected from these new cards will not only help us
improve our welcome but understand better the requirements of our visitors.
Works got under way on the translation of our English walk round guide into 16 languages including Arabic.
These will be available to visitors in May 2011. An audio tour, which is currently in production, will also be
available next summer.
In December we appointed two new members of staff, Sarah Grainger Education Officer and Jacky Cox Volunteer
Co-ordinator with funding from HLF. Both Sarah and Jacky will be with us for 12 months to construct activities
plans in support of a further HLF bid which aims in part to gain funding for education resources.
Relationship between Chapter, its Trusts and Committees
Trusts
The following Independent Trusts support the Cathedral and its work:
The Friends of Exeter Cathedral
Exeter Cathedral Preservation Trust
Exeter Cathedral Music Foundation
Charity Commission No. 207096
Charity Commission No. 276397
Charity Commission No. 297365
Friends of Exeter Cathedral (contributed by Chris Stirling, Hon. Secretary)
During the current year the Friends have made, or are making, the following major grants to the Dean and Chapter
in the following areas:In the area of music, two choral scholarships of £3K each and £30k towards the upgrading of Choral Scholar
accommodation.
We have also given £9K for visitor publications, £7.65K as a contribution for audio tour equipment and a further
£10K for new leaflet translations which it is hoped will be in use when the major tourist season starts.
Finally we have given £20K for continuing the conservation of the Knights’ Effigies in the south aisle and £5K to
the library towards its conservation work.
Looking towards the future a new survey has shown that the canopy over the Bishop’s Throne is in dire need of
restoration and this is likely to be very expensive.
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Exeter Cathedral Preservation Trust (summarised from 2010 Annual Report)
The trustees meet regularly to review the accounts and to authorise grants to the Cathedral and, when appropriate,
to consider requests from the Dean and Chapter. The present policy of the trustees is to apply the annual income
of the Trust towards the cost of employing the Cathedral stonemason, and to contribute to the funding of repair and
conservation projects for both the Cathedral and its properties within the Precinct. Exeter Cathedral’s Third
Millennium Campaign identified the need to fund repairs to the historic buildings of the Close and to the Precinct
in addition to the Cathedral and the Preservation Trust became the mutually agreed recipient of grants from the
Campaign for these purposes.
In the year ended 31 December 2010, the grants to Exeter Cathedral have contributed towards fabric repairs to the
properties within the Precinct, including the start of a significant conservation project on Church House within the
Cloister. In addition, grants have enabled the implementation of a new strategic vision for the Cathedral Green and
Precinct and stone conservation of the upper levels of the iconic West Front.
At the year end, the Trust’s funds totalled £1,077,306, having paid grants of £64,009 to the Cathedral during the
year, with a further £164,613 having been allocated to projects but not drawn at the year end.
Exeter Cathedral Music Foundation Trust (contributed by Juliet Dymoke-Marr, Secretary to the Trust)
During the past year the Trustees have continued their work in support of the Cathedral music. The Trust
contributes £120,000 per annum to the Cathedral, plus the interest it receives on money specifically for
choristerships. The Capital Fund now stands at £3.17 million, the highest it has ever been, and we feel that this is
worthy of note given the adverse economic climate of the past two years. This figure includes £600,000 received
from the Third Millennium Campaign, with which the Music Foundation continues to work closely.
The death, in April 2010, of the Music Foundation’s founder and former Chairman, Sir Gordon Shattock, was
received with great sadness by the Trustees and donors alike. It had been Sir Gordon’s inspiration to create a trust
to support the music of the Cathedral in perpetuity and it was through his determination and the support of likeminded colleagues, that the Music Foundation came into being in 1987. Since then Sir Gordon had worked
tirelessly to ensure its success almost up to the time of his death, and his commitment, wisdom and expertise are
sorely missed by the Trustees and by all those Music Foundation donors who knew him.
The Annual Evensong and Reception for Donors will be held on Thursday 9th June this year and it is hoped that
those who have supported music through the Third Millennium Campaign will join Music Foundation donors for
this event.
STATUTORY COMMITTEES
The Chapter is additionally supported by the following committees, each of which is either responsible to or
advisory to the Chapter:
Community Committee
The Committee has met in January, May, October and December. They have heard reports from the Chapter, the
Cathedral Council, Deanery, Diocesan and General Synods, the Fellowship and Christians Together in Central
Exeter among others. They have a policy of maintaining reports from these groups on a regular basis, as these are
the ones which most clearly relate to the business of the community. They have a Collections Committee who
organise the monthly collections which are given away, whose plans are ratified by the whole Committee and have
also given away the 10% monies to nominated charities, thus maintaining the outreach policy of giving to
registered charities from the Cathedral Community as a whole. This year these have included monies to Shelterbox
for Haiti, the Anglican Centre in Rome (annual donation), the Society of Mary and Martha for the Long Barn
Appeal, NightChurch, the DEC for Pakistan, Soup on a Run (SOAR) and the Peninsula Initiative for discharged
prisoners.
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We have an ongoing programme of new work which picks up topical issues and does a piece of work to help in a
specific situation. This year it was supporting the Environment and Social Justice Group as they seek Fair Trade
Status for the Cathedral. We have heard a talk from the Revd Prebendary Philip Darby to keep us up to date with
news of Thika and the building of the Cathedral there. He is now our official link with the Diocese of Thika and
sits on the Diocesan Thika Support Group.
We repeated the timing of the AGM in July on the Sunday in Petertide, followed by an excellent buffet lunch in
the Chapter House.
Fabric Advisory Committee (FAC)
The Committee met four times during the year under the Chairmanship of Ms Hilary Bracegirdle. Much of its time
was focussed on the proposals for the Cathedral Green. Other key areas of interest were the condition of the
canopy of the Bishop’s Throne, progress on the Cathedral inventory and the works to the upper levels of the
Cathedral’s West Front. During the year, attention was given to the appointment of new members of the
Committee to replace those who had retired and in preparation for its new term of office (5 years) due to
commence in March 2011. Ms Bracegirdle had indicated her intention to resign her membership of the FAC and
the Dean, together with all members of the FAC, expressed their gratitude for her chairmanship during the last 4
years.
Finance Committee
A Finance Committee is constituted and meets at least quarterly in order to provide independent advice to the
Chapter with regard to the Cathedral finances, with an additional meeting to consider the annual budget. It is
chaired by Chapter Canon Jonathan Harris, who as a member of the Chapter, holds the Finance Portfolio.
Representatives from each of the supporting independent Trusts, together with the Chapter’s nominees and
representatives, sit on this Committee. The Committee has been particularly supportive of Chapter’s determination
to achieve and maintain a balanced budget for 2010 and to maintain this policy for 2011, particularly with the
ongoing background of a difficult economic climate. It welcomed the implementation of the Chapter’s first
Development Plan which will create the framework upon which to highlight key areas of mission development for
the immediate future.
Senior Management Team (SMT)
The specific purpose of the SMT is to implement the Chapter’s policies and to report on the progress of their
implementation, in addition to monitoring day-to-day operational issues. Chaired by the Administrator, the SMT
normally meets fortnightly and both reports to and offers advice to the Chapter on a broad remit of management
and operational matters. The SMT comprises department heads and executives with operational responsibilities
and includes both Commissioners’ Canons and the Dean. The Shop and Café Managers also have the opportunity
of input to the SMT’s business. As a group, the SMT has grown in confidence throughout 2010 and its
membership now regularly brings not only an operational problem for discussion, but a draft solution. A
particularly encouraging development is the meeting of the Chapter and SMT together, with a view to working
towards more collaborative and effective use of facilities available, and to determine clearly what assets are still
required.
OTHER COMMITTEES OF CHAPTER
Buildings Committee
A Buildings Committee sits, under the chairmanship of the Dean, to consider and receive reports on all the
Cathedral’s building projects and maintenance programmes in co-operation with the Cathedral’s Architect and
Archaeologist. During the year, it has monitored the progress of all projects referred to under the section
‘Maintenance and Conservation’ above. Its other purpose is to inform and review the work of the FAC.
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Compliance Committee
A Compliance Committee, under the chairmanship of the Administrator, sits quarterly to consider, and where
appropriate implement all compliance issues, ranging from health and safety to training. This Committee also has
a specific remit to review any accidents reported in the Cathedral.
RELATED ENTITIES
Exeter Cathedral School
Exeter Cathedral School returned a net operating surplus of £20,170 in the Cathedral’s financial year ending 31
December 2010. Funds carried forward to 2011 amounted to £308,322.
For the early part of 2010, Thomas Westcott (accountants) continued to provide background management of the
School’s finances, including producing termly Management Accounts and annual accounts for consolidation with
the Cathedral’s accounts for audit. In April 2010 this function was taken over by Haines Watts.
Over £100,000 was given in 2010 to fund bursaries, scholarships and discounts to help enable children to enjoy a
Cathedral School education. Children were supported for a variety of reasons including family background and
musical or academic talent where parents were unable to afford the fees. The School supported a range of charities
and £3,610 was raised through a variety of fund-raising efforts including a major Cathedral concert.
198 pupils were on roll in January 2010, increasing to 201 by the summer. The new school year in September 2010
began with 200 pupils (a record high for the start of an academic year). Waiting lists were in operation for parents
looking for places in a number of year groups.
2010 saw some significant changes to the senior leadership of the School. In March 2010 the Headmaster, Brian
McDowell, sadly announced his early retirement from the end of the academic year due to deteriorating health.
The Head of Pre-Prep, Sue Haigh, also retired in the summer after some 20 years in post and was succeeded by
Hester Anderson. The School was fortunate to secure the services of Simon Carder, a Schools’ Consultant with
many years experience as a Head and as an Inspector, to lead the school from September 2010 until the arrival of
the permanent Head, Stephen Yeo, in April 2011. Owing to the increased management demands within all schools
it was agreed that an additional leadership post within the School was required and Christopher Wright took up the
role of Assistant Head in September 2010.
The thirty-six Cathedral choristers, all of whom attend the School, continued to serve the people of Exeter by
singing the week and weekend Cathedral Services. Six girls and five boys attended the chorister voice trials in
February and two girls and one boy were offered choristerships. The recruitment of boy choristers continued to be
challenging, in line with the general trend around the country.
In support of the wider community, the School and Cathedral Choristers, in conjunction with the County Music
Service, took part in a major outreach project to extend children’s involvement in music and, in particular, singing,
in primary schools. This outreach work culminated in two major concerts to very large audiences in the Cathedral
in March and November.
The School continued to provide the rehearsal venue for the Devon County Junior Choir, directed by the School’s
Assistant Director of Music, and this choir sang with the King’s Singers at their Christmas Concert in the cathedral
in support of the Exeter Cathedral School Armstrong Trust.
The Year 7 and 8 boy and girl choristers completed a very successful Cathedral Choir tour to Norway in February.
Year 8 choristers visited London in October when they gave a performance in the House of Lords to invited guests
on behalf of the Cathedral’s Third Millennium Campaign. The talents of former ECS pupils were also displayed at
the Cathedral’s Grand Nave Dinner.
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The Friends of Exeter Cathedral School continued to contribute a great deal to the life of the School. In addition to
the financial results of the work of the Friends (raising in the region of £20,000 per annum during recent years),
they continued to do much to strengthen and develop the social fabric of the school, by providing opportunities for
informal contact between parents and between parents and staff. The year’s events included the Summer Fete on
the Cathedral Green and the Christmas Fair in the Chapter House.
An extensive programme of maintenance and improvement took place in the boarding house, including the
redecoration of dormitories, the replacement of furniture, re-carpeting and the provision of a new sick bay. The
School continued to make its premises available to a range of local groups for rehearsals and meetings, including
the boarding premises for use by visiting choirs to the Cathedral during the Easter and summer holiday periods.
The Lay Chaplain, Dana Bagnall, continued to organise themes for daily assemblies and these were enhanced by
visits from Cathedral clergy and outside speakers. Regular Services also took place in the Cathedral.
November 2010 saw the School’s full inspection by ISI, the Independent Schools’ Inspectorate, who inspect on
behalf of Ofsted. This inspection followed many months of pre-inspection planning and preparation to ensure the
School had ready the wealth of documentation now required. The full report is now published on the ISI and the
School website. In summary: “The quality of academic and other achievements” – good; “The quality of the
pupils’ personal development” – excellent; “The effectiveness of governance, leadership and management” –
good; “The effectiveness of the Early Years Foundation Stage” – satisfactory. The report reads well and the
School was proud of the many positive comments that the inspectors made about the school and those who work in
it.
In preparation for the School’s proposed independence, the transfer group, comprising representatives of Chapter
and the School under the chairmanship of the Dean, continued to hold regular meetings. The principal matters for
consideration are: the Articles (formerly the Memorandum and Articles), lease arrangements for the buildings, a
service agreement between the Dean and Chapter and the School, and the application to the Charity Commission
for independent charitable status. Work on independence has necessarily been delayed with the unexpected change
of leadership of the school and the arrival of the new Head in April 2011.
Exeter Cathedral Enterprises Limited
The company pursues two principal activities, each of which forms a crucial extension to the ministry of welcome
at Exeter Cathedral.
The Cathedral Shop is located within the body of the Cathedral, and is accessed from the South Quire Aisle. In
addition to cathedral-specific guidebooks and publications, the Shop sells a range of giftware, music, books,
postcards and cathedral event tickets. Increasingly, it provides a book-ordering service as a diocesan support
resource. Managed by salaried staff, its value to the Chapter is significantly enhanced by the number of shop
volunteers who support its operation.
The Cathedral Café forms the ground floor of the Pearson Cloister, and is approached from the Cloister Garden.
The Café, which continues to be known as the Refectory by many, sells a range of light refreshments and meals to
visitors and established customers alike. The licence was extended during the year to permit the sale of wine, beer
and cider for consumption on the premises to enable it to broaden its range of activities associated with concerts.
The café manager also provides a function catering service, which is used by external customers to the premises as
well as by organisations linked to the Cathedral and the Diocese.
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The Board, in consultation with the Chapter, have identified the need to create a retail space for the shop which is
independent of the restrictions under which a cathedral building must inevitably operate. The need has become
particularly apparent in the lack of a Christian bookshop or specialist gift shop elsewhere in the city centre. The
Chapter have initiated a process which will lead to proposals for the consideration of new construction in the
Cloisters. In the interim, the Board continues to pursue opportunities focussed on enhancing the opportunity for
the shop to trade to its potential, and to develop further the services that the Café offers.
As an ancillary activity, the company oversees the contract for parking management for a limited number of car
spaces in Deanery Place and Palace Gate.
There were two significant factors which produced an adverse effect on both primary elements of the Company’s
activities: the first being the relatively severe weather experienced during both January and December which had a
dramatic effect on the number of visitors entering the Cathedral and secondly – to a lesser extent - the fencing
surrounding the Cathedral Green while the refurbishment of that part of the Precinct was in progress.
As a result of the deed of covenant dated 7 May 1993 the company pays to the Dean and Chapter of the Cathedral
Church of St Peter in Exeter an annual sum equal to the company’s taxable profit.
The amount payable under the deed of covenant for the year ended 31 December 2010 was £47,174 (2009:
£52,674).
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Operational Surplus
The Cathedral alone returned a surplus of £459,899 in the year ended 31 December 2010 (2009 - £224,300).
After consolidation with the Cathedral School and Enterprises, the net surplus is £503,905, compared to a group
surplus of £266,519 for 2009. After the effect of revaluations of properties and investments, there was a net
increase of funds of £561,783 for the Cathedral, or a net increase of £580,789 when consolidated as a group.
The operational costs (£142,049) of the Third Millennium Campaign were fully covered in 2010 and contributions
totalling £649,846 were made to the three branches of the Campaign’s aims. With reference to note 3 to the
accounts, it should be noted that receipts by the Campaign totalling £781,490 are included within the Donations
total of £936,844. (2009: £595,638 out of £728,666).
The Cathedral’s financial performance, after setting aside the positive effect of the Third Millennium Campaign,
delivered a surplus of £97,260 (£40,755 of this being restricted funds). The Chapter is pleased to have achieved an
outcome which significantly improved over the balanced budget that had been set in the challenging economic
environment of 2010.
Investments
At 31 December 2010, the Cathedral held investments of £1,631,930, of which £1,379,014 was in the Central
Board of Finance Investment Fund. Of this amount, £961,493 is represented by Permanent Endowment or
Restricted funds, which are not available for the operational running of the Cathedral. A further £1,230,329 was
held on deposit with the CBF, of which £330,733 was unrestricted.
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Investment Policy
In order to limit exposure to market fluctuations and to reduce risk, the Dean and Chapter have developed an
agreed investment policy which is monitored by the Finance Committee and which is reviewed regularly with the
Cathedral’s independent professional fund managers.
The Dean and Chapter’s investment policy is to maintain a balanced portfolio of investments sufficient to protect
the real capital value of the investments over the long term and to generate an acceptable level of income from
these investments. The Dean and Chapter’s current investment objective and brief is stated below.
Investment Objectives:
The Dean and Chapter intend that the real value of their investments at least be
maintained and preferably enhanced over the long term by investing in a balanced portfolio that is suitably
diversified. The overall income return on these investments should exceed 3½% per annum. Investments must
comply with the Church of England’s Ethical Investment Policy.
Investment Brief: In order to meet these objectives the Dean and Chapter have chosen CCLA Investment
Management and Charles Stanley Stockbrokers as the Cathedral’s professional fund managers.
Charles Stanley holds the Cathedral’s portfolio of index linked gilt investments.
CCLA will advise and manage all the Cathedral’s remaining investment portfolio through the CBF Church of
England Funds. These funds invest in such securities as, in CCLA’s professional opinion, will preserve the real
capital value of the investments (subject to market fluctuations) and generate an acceptable income of at least 3½%
per annum.
The proportion invested through the CBF Funds in equities, fixed income, property and cash shall be reviewed
regularly with the CCLA who will also provide guidance on the ongoing suitability of the current investment
policy.
Reserves Policy
The Chapter is determined to work towards a free reserves figure of between 4 and 6 months of normal operational
expenditure.
Risk Management
The evaluation of risk and its periodic monitoring and assessment continues to be a priority and a risk management
culture is now embedded in Chapter’s policy. As the nature of Chapter’s management of its responsibilities has
been modified through new portfolio responsibilities, a new draft policy will reflect the emerging structure and will
be presented for consideration during the year.
Many of the identified risks are already insured against, with additional consultation with the Cathedral’s insurers
and brokers.
The Compliance Committee meets quarterly, with an independent specialist health and safety consultant in
attendance to consider all aspects of the Cathedral’s health and safety responsibilities, training and compliance
with associated legislation.
CATHEDRAL GROUPS, COMPANIES AND ACTIVITIES
Exeter Cathedral Bellringers (contributed by Ian Campbell)
Following the cancellation of the Sunday evening service the bells are now rung on the first Sunday of each month
before the 9:45 Eucharist, the third Sunday of each month before the 3pm service, and on the fourth following the
3pm service. Visiting bands are encouraged to ring for the 3pm service on the second Sunday.
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The standard of ringing by the local band and the complexity of the methods rung has been steadily increasing over
the last few years and this has been rewarded by a good showing in ringing competitions. We gained three first
places and one fourth in local Devon call-change competitions, came 2nd in the national 12-bell eliminator at
Shoreditch in London and went on to gain fifth place in the final which was held on the new 12-bells at the parish
church in Crediton.
We were very pleased to entertain Andrew Millington (the Director of Music) and his wife at our annual dinner.
We were grateful to Canon Ian Morter for chairing our AGM in January this year and joining us for refreshments
afterwards.
The booklet about the bells which has been out of print for many years is being revised and should be available
from the Cathedral Shop later this year.
Christians Together in Central Exeter (CTCE) / Christians Together Across Exeter (CTAX)
(contributed by Kenneth Read)
During the year 2010 the CTCE (Christians Together in Central Exeter) has evolved into the wider body of CTAX
(Christians Together Across Exeter). In the first instance (2009), positive interest was expressed by more than 30
Exeter churches. A ‘formation meeting’ for CTAX was held on June 21st 2010 to discuss the function and purpose
of CTAX, ways in which CTAX might develop and activities that CTAX might organise or facilitate or support.
The formal Inauguration Meeting of CTAX was held at St Thomas Methodist Church on Oct 11 th 2010 with
representatives of 29 Exeter churches present. The meeting began with a Discussion Panel for speakers working on
projects in the City to express their views on the practical implications of the government ‘Big Society’ initiative
for local churches. It was envisaged that the committee would decide the shape of the next general meeting at
which other leaders in public life might be invited to discuss how the churches could work better with their
agencies. The previously circulated draft CTAX constitution was approved. An annual membership fee of £30 per
church was agreed, with funds held in the name of CTCE to be transferred in to the new CTAX account after
meeting any remaining CTCE commitments.
Current initiatives under the aegis of CTAX include:
BibleFresh to mark the 400th Anniversary of the production of the King James Bible.
A series of Lectures on a Christian Response to the Environment Crisis during March.
Good Friday Walk of Witness Good Friday 22nd April 2011.
Cloister Club and Crèche (contributed by Marian Gilpin)
This has been an encouraging year with several new families joining us. We remain constantly adaptable to the
ages and current numbers of children who attend.
Our work this year has been based on Creation, Gifts and our patron saint St Peter. Related work and seasonal
pictures are displayed on the Cloister Club tree board in the Cathedral. Once a term the youngsters have
participated in the Eucharist Service by reading the lesson and leading the intercessions. Individuals are regularly
involved in the offertory and act as Servers, whilst Festivals have provided varied opportunities for further
participation. The older ‘young people’ have been encouraged to be involved increasingly in planning, preparation
and leadership according to their individual skills.
The congregation responded generously to our invitation to join in sending Christmas shoeboxes to needy people
in Eastern Europe via International Aid Trust. We were able to send 69 boxes. Our Lenten Sale raised the excellent
sum of £510 to purchase a Shelterbox.
Throughout all school holidays we have maintained a table in the Cathedral where worksheets and books
appropriate to the Christian season have been available for visiting children. This venture continues to prove very
popular.
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We welcome all children, whether as regular attendees, or occasional visitors. All our adult helpers have had the
relevant CRB checks and we work strictly in accordance with the child protection policies of the Diocese.
Cypex (contributed by Pete Francis)
CYPEX has had another successful year, with the Cathedral’s young people (aged 11-18+), drawn from a core
membership of around twenty, meeting once or twice a month for fun, fellowship and spiritual reflection.
This year has seen CYPEX forging closer ties with the young people’s groups at the churches of St. James’ and St.
David’s. This included meeting together at Glenn House during Lent for “God and Hot Chocolate”, enjoying a
wonderful barbeque together in the garden of No. 6 The Close, and, best of all, spending three glorious days
together in the idyllic surroundings of the Beacon Centre at Lee Abbey. During wall-to-wall October sunshine, the
young people participated in wall climbing, archery, a cross-valley zip-wire run, and “crate-stacking” (much, much
more fun than it sounds!), while also finding time to play games, participate in an African drumming workshop,
and gathering round a moon-lit bonfire on the beach, toasting marshmallows. The weekend ended with a never-tobe-forgotten Eucharist service beneath three crosses on a hill-top overlooking the Bristol Channel.
But as well as these joint activities, CYPEX has also enjoyed its usual mixture of Fun & Fellowship activities.
During Lent, the young people watched and reflected on the film of “The Boy with the Striped Pyjamas”. In
December they donated well over £100 to the Children’s Society by selling craft items that they had made during
previous meetings.
During 2010, we also managed to go swimming, cycling and ten-pin bowling, and also saw the Exeter Chiefs
beating the Bedford Blues 42-19. Another busy CYPEX year! Any young people aged 11-18+ are more than
welcome to join us.
Exeter Cathedral Day Chaplains (contributed by Rev’d Preb. Philip Darby)
Again, during last year we were able to provide a Chaplain through much of the year. This season runs from the
beginning of the February half-term until the end of the October half-term. We have always aimed to have a priest
on duty in the Cathedral from Monday to Friday and on a Saturday morning but recently due to a lack of numbers
this has not always been possible.
The Cathedral Day Chaplains have sought to provide a Priestly support to the ministry performed by all those who
are on duty to welcome visitors to the Cathedral. Often visitors wish to speak to a Priest using the anonymity the
Cathedral provides, and it is the Day Chaplain who is the person who is available for this ministry. The Duty
Chaplains not only provide this ministry, but also say prayers, usually on the hour, to remind all visitors that the
Cathedral is a place of regular worship and not a museum.
The Group of Day Chaplains is made up of a mix of retired priests and those who are still active parish priests, all
of whom find this ministry very worthwhile. Sadly, due to the lack of numbers the ordained clergy of the group
have not always been able to fulfil our duties and, as a result a change has taken place in that we occasionally have
used a small group of Lay Chaplains to support the roster. This has proved successful and so during this coming
year this group are formally included in the Rota of Duty. They obviously cannot undertake the priestly role but are
able to either put the visitor in contact with a priest or inform them when a priest will be available. These Lay
Chaplains are fully trained and can, of course, provide the listening ear so often required, as well as saying the
prayers on the hour, and so provide a valuable alternative.
I am always looking to recruit new members to our number so if you are interested and would like join the Group
please do contact the Dean, Canon Morter or myself, or make contact with the Visitors Officer. Usually the
commitment is no more that one whole day or two half days per month, though some do chose to do more.
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Eucharistic Ministers (contributed by David Norris)
Eucharistic Ministers is a term recommended by the Diocesan Liturgical Committee for describing a very
important ministry by the laity of the Cathedral Community. In undertaking this ministry one is serving the
Community in one of the most intimate and reverent moments of worship.
This year has been another one of consolidation with the team of trained and experienced volunteers who number
over 30 members. Ministers are licensed by the Bishop after appropriate training.
There is no overall leader but the team operates on a rota basis prepared by the Head Server and monitored weekly
by Malcolm Pomeroy, one of the Deputy Head Servers.
Eucharistic Ministers assist with communion at both Sunday and weekday Eucharists, in addition to the various
special services that are arranged from time to time.
This year has been a busy one with the normal festivals of Easter, Christmas, Palm Sunday etc, plus special
services such as the Diocesan Corpus Christi Festival.
The ministry is very valuable to the Cathedral Community with each minister bringing something of themselves to
this ministry. We are fortunate to have this loyal team assisting at the communion and with some taking Holy
Communion to the sick and housebound.
Cathedral Fellowship (contributed by Helen Helyer)
The Fellowship Committee is the social section of the Cathedral Community Committee. To help promote
the social life of the Cathedral, we arrange for coffee to be served after Sung Eucharist and tea after special
evensong services.
In September many people from the Cathedral took part in the Devon Historic Churches “Ride and Stride”.
In October there was a very successful outing to St. Germans and in December there was a very happy
evening of pre-Christmas celebrations. Mulled wine and mince pies were served and this was followed by
excellent entertainment from “Gordon Pike and Friends”. A Shrove Tuesday party was held in the Chapter
House with entertainment provided by the Dean and members of the Chapter.
Current plans include a visit to Lichfield and a possible visit to a National Trust garden in June.
We collect money and organize “welcome” and “farewell” gifts for clergy and others.
Cathedral Flower Arrangers (contributed by Judy Best)
2010 was again a busy year for us. We had sixty-five flower arrangers and needed them all. On top of our
fortnightly arrangements in eight positions around the Cathedral, we had weddings, University & College
graduation ceremonies, concerts, receptions on behalf of the Campaign Office and of course the Grand Nave
Dinner in October.
We were delighted to welcome Canon Ian Morter into our midst and he was in office in time to preside at our
Annual Service in November and join 47 of us for lunch in the Chapter House afterwards.
We have to thank the Friends and the Regimented Association of the Rifles for their very generous financial
support which enabled us to keep our head above water. Flower Box donations, which used to be our mainstay,
have fallen away considerably and, as with everything else, the cost of flowers rose startlingly in 2010.
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Many of our Flower Arrangers bought their own flowers and all of them supplied foliage from their own gardens
which helped enormously. We tried to stretch out our costs by using silk flowers when fresh ones were at their
most expensive and sometimes used foliage only. I know that the congregation prefer fresh flowers but we do
have to keep within a budget, otherwise we would have to cut back on the number of arrangements we do.
We look forward to the forthcoming year with three new members and, once again, a very full diary.
Holy Dusters (contributed by Michael Greaves)
The Holy Dusters currently have 12 in the team who are assigned a chapel or an area of the Cathedral to clean;
they have recently been joined by our newest member, Ann Dunlop. There are 5 vacancies at present. The team
continue to do a fantastic job – many thanks!
Intercessors and Readers (contributed by Marian Gilpin)
In recent years another sphere of ministry in which the laity has become increasingly involved is the Ministry of
the Word and the leading of intercessions. It reflects the shared ministry which is becoming a significant part of
our Cathedral life. The volunteers continue to do sterling work, despite changes being made to the rota at the drop
of a hat! We welcome new members to the reading team, and training and an induction into house style will be
provided. Intercessors are selected by the Chapter and given in depth training by the Canon Pastor and Mrs Brigid
Pailthorpe. Both groups of people provide an important ministry in the Cathedral and we thank all those who are
involved in this way.
The Julian Groups (contributed by Sue Drysdale)
The Julian Group is a silent prayer group who have continued to meet monthly throughout 2010. We start each
meeting with a short reading and then remain in silence for about 30 minutes.
Under this umbrella there are in effect two groups, one daytime and one evening, in order to accommodate
members’ availability. Both groups keep in contact and have a joint annual meeting as well as occasionally
meeting up on Quiet Days.
The evening group meets in a member’s home one Monday evening every month. The daytime group meets in the
Cathedral in St Gabriel’s Chapel, and from June 2011 is changing the time to the 2nd Monday of each month at
2.30pm.
Matthew Locke Society (MLS) (contributed by Andrew Colville)
The Matthew Locke Society has spent the year primarily ensuring the life of the Cathedral Choristers is a happy
and well balanced one. We have been actively fundraising to enable us to contribute £2,500 to the Choir Tour
Fund as well as ensuring the Choristers engage in social activities including a swimming party and being taken out
for a meal at ASK – and we are beginning to plan and organise fundraising for the proposed Choir Tour to the
USA in 2013. We are a team of committed Chorister parents, who raise the profile of the Cathedral Choir,
organising events such as busking in Princesshay at Christmas, supporting the School and the Chapter at both the
chorister open day and the voice trials as well as providing support at many Cathedral events such as the
Candlelight Concert and the Carol Concert. We provide a support network for new chorister families and ensure
that the Cathedral and School are aware of any concerns parents may have over the lives of the choristers. In short
we exist to make the hectic lives of Choristers and their families as stress free as is possible whilst ensuring that the
children’s routine involves more than singing in the Cathedral.
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For the year ended 31 December 2010
Mothers’ Union (contributed by Christine Lethbridge)
During 2010 we restructured our meetings to include some afternoon gatherings (in order to avoid bad weather and
dark evenings); unfortunately the bad weather changed its timing as well although the dark evenings were just as
bad. We had two very successful craft afternoons and are busily knitting squares for blankets to be sent overseas,
as well as having a card making session.
We had a large number of volunteers both for crafting the flowers for Mothering Sunday and the Christingles for
the Children’s Society Christmas Service, although our numbers were boosted by friends from other groups.
We meet in Cloister Garth on the second Tuesday in the month at 7.30 pm. As this does vary with Bank Holidays
etc, if anyone would like more details, my email is tony.lethbridge@btinternet.com so please contact me if you
would like to come and sample our meetings.
NightChurch (contributed by Laura McAdam)
The year started with the devastating earthquake in Haiti and prompted an immediate response from NightChurch;
over £3,300 was raised by the generosity of over 300 attendees and dozens of performers. In May we saw our first
NightChurch couple marry and have their wedding blessing on a Friday night. Throughout the year we welcomed
musicians and poets to perform at various evenings and, to close the year in the same spectacular style as it began,
we held our second community Christmas concert ‘Night of a Thousand Voices’ which beat the snow and raised
over £1,200 for NightChurch partner, Christian Aid.
Behind the scenes of the Friday nights, fortnightly pub gatherings and monthly leadership meetings there have
been some changes. Steve Jones left and Ian Adams took an interim leadership role in anticipation of the new
Canon Missioner. Since September 2009 Laura McAdam has been coordinating Friday nights, working with the
core team of 18 and with varying numbers of visitors from 30 – 150.
The NightChurch ‘community’ developed through retreats and improved communication along with a focus on
NightChurch’s spiritual life. A communal act of worship is now a regular feature to complement the informal
cafe, discussion groups, prayers for healing and space for reflection.
The Cathedral Players (contributed by Pete Francis)
The Cathedral Players were formed in 2007 specifically to put on a production of "Simeon's Quest", written by
local playwright David MacWatters, which was staged in the Cathedral Nave in January 2008. The company then
staged David’s passion play "Cross Purposes" in the Cathedral in April 2009, and followed this up in June 2010
with a production of Ladislas Fodor’s "The Vigil". All three productions have drawn heavily on the clergy and
congregations of the Cathedral and other local churches for both on- and back-stage roles.
The Players have recently regularised themselves formally by establishing a committee to deal with our future
business. We were delighted that David MacWatters has agreed to become our first Chairman, and also that
Elisabeth Miller, the director of our three productions thus far, has agreed to be our Artistic Director.
Recent discussions amongst the Players have led to a decision signalling a slight change of direction – namely that
we would no longer be restricting ourselves to purely Bible-based or religious plays, but branching out and
encompassing secular drama as well, albeit drama with a strong moral theme. Our next production, due to be
staged in November 2011, will be “An Ideal Husband”, where Oscar Wilde explores the conflicts that arise out of
unattainable public and private ideals, while poking fun at hollow Victorian moral values in his inimitable style.
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Annual Report
For the year ended 31 December 2010
Prayers for Healing (contributed by Rev’d Elsie Howell)
In our broken and needy world it is a privilege to be able to pray together for people and situations that need God’s
wholeness and healing. Those who visit the cathedral are invited, if they wish, to leave prayer requests on the
board outside the Lady Chapel, and a good number do so each week.
The prayer requests are gathered and offered collectively to God on Sunday mornings at the early Eucharist. Then
they come to the Prayers for Healing Group, which meets on Mondays at 1.00pm in the Lady Chapel.
This group, which is open to all, was formed in 2010, and about 8 - 12 people meet for a short service, during
which we pray through each of those requests and also for other people, including those on the cathedral list. There
are often cards from those who live overseas, whose language we cannot interpret! Confidentiality is essential and
afterwards the cards are shredded.
It is a quiet, unhurried time of listening to God and holding people before God for his will to be done in their lives,
and the sense of God’s presence and peace is very real. The service normally lasting about 30 minutes, after which
we have coffee together.
Prison Prayer and Support Group (contributed by Diane Coombes)
Our purpose is to support the Chaplaincy Team at Exeter Prison by worshipping once a month with the prisoners
and taking their prayer requests which we agree to pray regularly. We have a shared responsibility for the Group
and currently we have eight active members and three Prayer Partners. We meet once a month after the Sung
Eucharist to keep ourselves informed on prison matters. During November we had an Exhibition in the South
Quire Aisle which included some work by prisoners. On Prisons’ Sunday in November 2010 the collection taken
at the 9.45 am Cathedral Eucharist was shared between the three Prison Chaplaincies. Unfortunately due to illness
the Prison Chaplain was unable to preach at Mattins that day but prison issues were reflected both in the sermon
and the intercessions. The Rev’d Prebendary Christine Curd has now retired but we are delighted that the Bishop
has made her his Advisor for Prisons. We look forward to meeting the Rev’d Bill Birdwood (currently at HMP
Dartmoor) who is due to take up his appointment as the new Co-ordinating Chaplain at Exeter Prison early in
2011.
Serving Clerks (contributed by David Norris)
Servers assist in the worship of the Cathedral by performing specific duties during Sunday services, weekday
Eucharists, Evensongs and the various special services that are arranged from time to time.
As ever this year has been a very busy one with the normal festivals of Easter, Christmas, Palm Sunday etc plus
special services such as the Diocesan Corpus Christi Festival. This year a special effort was made to include more
servers from the diocese – this was achieved! We are fortunate to have a loyal team of servers of all ages who give
much time as volunteers.
The 2011 AGM was held at Candlemass with the Precentor in the Chair. No elections were held this year. The
existing officers and committee remain in office for another 2 years. Membership remains good with over 30
servers, 12 of whom are juniors. This year we have been joined by Sam Turner, Martha Bowles and Verity Friar.
Also Tony Bulgin has rejoined us. It is a good team.
Sadly we have lost a long standing member, Michael Howarth, who died in March 2011. His enthusiasm, loyalty
and commitment will be very much missed. Graham Martin, who joined the team in 1974, retired from service
during the year, but I am pleased to report that he will continue as a Eucharistic Minister. We wish him well.
During the last year, renewal of the wooden torches with brass ones was investigated. It has proved too expensive!
We are now investigating the professional refurbishing of the old painted wooden torches – any offers?
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For the year ended 31 December 2010
The Company of Sidesmen (contributed by Norman Pullen)
During the year the Sidesmen have continued their mission of welcome at the majority of services and evening
concerts which have taken place in the Cathedral.
The year has not, however, been without its setbacks: firstly the sad passing of Joy Manning, followed by three
other team members having spells in hospital. These events obviously placed a strain on our resourcing ability.
However to balance the situation I am delighted that three new members have joined our ranks and are proving to
be welcome additions to the role we play in the life of the Cathedral.
In the past year we have again welcomed many thousands to worship and enjoy the performances of talented
musicians. Despite the heavy snowfall during December, we again recorded large gatherings at our Advent
services.
Soup Run - SOAR (contributed by Sheila Miles)
The Cathedral sponsored Soup Run on Wednesday evenings continues to flourish and we currently have 13
volunteers working in rotation feeding a simple hot meal to approximately 50 disadvantaged men and women each
Wednesday between 6pm and 7pm on the corner of South Street and Fore Street. In addition to the meal and hot
drinks, we often provide warm clothing and bedding and this service is very popular particularly in cold weather.
Our plea for help with the cooking in December last year produced several responses for which we are most
grateful. A more pressing need is for funding and we are currently trying to find sources of free or reduced cost
food in addition to the regular financial contributions which are so vital if we are to continue this valuable outreach
work. Our clients will be particularly vulnerable to the coming government cuts in social services.
Stewards and Guides (contributed by Catherine Escott)
The Stewards and Guides have again had an extremely busy year welcoming, guiding and generally providing
assistance to Visitor and Worshipper alike. Daily tours are as popular as ever as are the new summer roof tours.
These tours will again be offered in 2011. Large groups of tourists continue to request guided tours not only in
English but also French and German.
My thanks go out to all the Stewards and Guides for their dedication to the Cathedral, their level of commitment
is amazing. Without them we would not have the wonderful walk round guide, which from this summer will be
available in 15 languages, the soon to be available audio tour and marketing leaflets to mention but a few. Thank
you also for keeping me on my toes, continually questioning me, baffling me and generally asking 'Why?'
We continue to look for new volunteers to join our team and hope that the new Volunteer Co-ordinator will help us
to develop a more proactive approach.
Sunday Morning Refreshments (contributed by Margaret Williams)
Coffee, tea and biscuits are offered every Sunday to the Cathedral Congregation after Sung Eucharist in the
Chapter House. At other times during the year the Fellowship organises teas for families and friends after the
Installation of Canons, Prebendaries and choristers. Visiting choirs are also given a ‘thank-you’ tea and all of these
are extra special if the Cathedral Café provides delicious cakes. Last year there were teas offered at least once a
month.
Our Chapter House Servery is very useful and the hot water still is a tremendous boon but there is limited storage
space so unfortunately there is no room for gifts of crockery, thank you. We are expecting an alteration to be made
soon to the Servery which will make using it a lot easier.
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For the year ended 31 December 2010
The Company of Tapisers (contributed by Ann Barter)
It has been an industrious year with loyalty and cheerfulness from the committee and members, in spite of the hard
winter.
In May we enjoyed a visit to Montacute House. We were invited to display our needlework at Exeter Cathedral
School Fete on the Green, which was also a happy occasion. A visit by seven members of the University of the
Third Age enjoyed a tour of our Cathedral needlework.
The new cushions and kneelers for St Gabriel’s Chapel are joined and will be completed shortly. Four beautiful
liturgical lectern falls are in use and a new ‘Mary’ banner is in progress. The white work and ropes are up to date.
We have raised £500 for the Third Millennium Campaign in the Cathedral Shop with “off cuts” of canvas and
spare wool as cushions and spectacle cases.
Whilst two ladies have retired, we have welcomed seven new members during the year in time for our next project,
which will be four pulpitum kneelers.
Exeter Cathedral Voluntary Choir/St Peter’s Singers (contributed by David Davies)
2010 marked the final year of the Cathedral Voluntary Choir which sang its last service at the end of the summer
term. Founded in 1886, the Voluntary Choir was a cornerstone of voluntary music making in the Cathedral, and
had a number of significant events in its history. The Cathedral expresses its gratitude for the notable contribution
made by members of the group, a contribution that has played an important role in the evolution of liturgical music
in the Cathedral. Choirs affiliated with the Association of Cathedral Voluntary Choirs attended a major choral
event hosted by Worcester Cathedral in October, and this event was supported by a number of members of the
Exeter Cathedral Voluntary Choir.
In the autumn of 2010 the opportunity was created for the formation of a new choir, thus beginning the serious
process of reviewing voluntary music making afresh in the Cathedral. Vocal auditions were held beginning in
September, with a good deal of interest being shown both from inside and outside the Cathedral community. The
audition process is ongoing, and the current membership of the choir stands at 25. The newly-formed group is
called The St Peter’s Singers of Exeter Cathedral, known as SPS. The group is formally affiliated to the
Association of Cathedral Voluntary Choirs.
Rehearsals began in October, and SPS sang in public for the first time at the Young Farmers’ Service on Sunday,
October 31st. In November the long-standing connection that had existed between the Cathedral Voluntary Choir
and the Exeter Bach Society was maintained with a performance of J S Bach’s Cantata 116. In the approach to
Christmas the group sang Choral Evensong for Advent Sunday, together with providing some of the music for the
Hospiscare ‘Tree of Light’ Service on Sunday, December 5th. The last choral commitment in 2010 was a
particularly full day on Sunday December 19th comprising Choral Eucharist, Choral Mattins and The Exeter
Nativity, a new venture which brings the Christmas story right into the heart of the city. Several tableaux were
played out in various parts of Exeter, each linked by a physical procession which eventually reached the Cathedral.
This was an especially important way in which we were able to welcome a number of people to the building,
showing the Cathedral as being very much a part of the city and the world. The procession from the city to the
Cathedral (representing the stable) effectively underlined the centrality of the Incarnate God in our modern lives by
placing the traditional scriptural narrative in the context of contemporary experience.
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SPS continues to grow, and is steadily finding its niche within the liturgical rhythm of the Cathedral year. While
the Sunday evening service - which had been central to the Exeter Cathedral Voluntary Choir - has ceased to exist,
many varied opportunities are able to be indentified for SPS to develop its role.
The creation of this new group has been a positive experience, and the Cathedral continues to be grateful for the
gift of volunteers’ time and skills in maintaining the heritage of voluntary music in this place.
Volunteers
The second part of this Annual Report illustrates the tremendous variety of activities and contributions which
depend almost entirely on the good will and commitment of the many volunteers who support the Cathedral in
various expressions of its mission and ministry, and without whom it would be impossible to maintain the breadth
of welcome, expertise and service that is demonstrated on a daily basis throughout the year. The Chapter are
deeply grateful to all who contribute to enriching the life of the Cathedral community in some way and take
seriously their role in supporting, developing and encouraging volunteers.
This annual report was approved by Chapter on
and signed on its behalf by
Acting Dean
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Exeter Cathedral
Statement of the Responsibilities of Chapter
For the year ended 31 December 2010
The Chapter is responsible under requirements laid down by the Church Commissioners under the powers given to
them by Section 27 of the Cathedrals Measure 1999 for:

Preparing and publishing an annual report and audited accounts which give a true and fair view of the
financial activities for each financial year and of the assets, liabilities and funds at the end of each financial
year of the cathedral and its related entities;

Stating that they have complied in all material respects with the regulations on the subject prepared by the
Cathedrals Administration and Finance Association or describing which recommendations have not been
complied with and giving reasons for the non compliance;

Selecting suitable accounting policies and then applying them consistently;

Making judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

Keeping proper accounting records from which the financial position of the Cathedral can be ascertained at
any time;

Safeguarding the assets of the Cathedral and hence taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of
fraud and other irregularities.
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Exeter Cathedral
Independent auditors’ report
to the Chapter of The Cathedral Church of St Peter in Exeter
We have audited the financial statements of The Cathedral Church of St Peter in Exeter on pages 32 to 51 for the
year ended 31 December 2010. These financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention
as modified by the revaluation of certain assets and the accounting policies set out herein.
This report is made solely to the Chapter, as a body, in accordance with section 27 of the Cathedrals Measure
1999. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the Chapter those matters we are required to
state to them in an auditor’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not
accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Cathedral and the Chapter as a body, for our audit work,
for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Respective responsibilities of the chapter and auditors
As stated on page 30 the Chapter is responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with
applicable law, United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting
Practice) and the Guidelines on Accounting and Reporting by English Anglican Cathedrals prepared by the
Association of English Cathedrals. Our responsibility is to audit the financial statements in accordance with
relevant legal and regulatory requirements and International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland). We have
been appointed under Section 27 of the Cathedrals Measure 1999.
We report to you our opinion as to whether the accounts give a true and fair view and are properly prepared in
accordance with the Cathedrals Measure 1999. We also report to you if, in our opinion, the Annual Report is not
consistent with the financial statements; if the Cathedral has not kept proper accounting records; or if we have not
received all the information and explanations which we require for our audit. We read the Annual Report and
consider the implications for our own report if we become aware of any apparent misstatements within it.
Basis of audit opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland) issued by the
Auditing Practices Board. An audit includes examination, on a test basis, of evidence relevant to the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements. It also includes an assessment of the significant estimates and judgements
made by the Chapter in the preparation of the financial statements, and of whether the accounting policies are
appropriate to the Cathedral’s circumstances, consistently applied and adequately disclosed.
We planned and performed our audit so as to obtain all the information and explanations which we considered
necessary in order to provide us with sufficient evidence to give reasonable assurance that the financial statements
are free from material misstatement, whether caused by fraud or other irregularity or error. In forming our opinion
we also evaluated the overall adequacy of the presentation of information in the financial statements.
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Independent auditors’ report
to the Chapter of The Cathedral Church of St Peter in Exeter
Opinion
In our opinion the financial statements:

give a true and fair view, in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice, of
the state of the affairs of the Cathedral and group as at 31 December 2010 and of the financial activities of the
group for the year then ended.

have been properly prepared in accordance with the provision of the Cathedrals Measure 1999 and the
guidelines prescribed thereunder.
Chartered Accountants
Registered Auditors
Peat House
Newham Road
TRURO
TR1 2DP
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Exeter Cathedral
Consolidated statement of financial activities (Exeter Cathedral, Exeter Cathedral
School and Exeter Cathedral Enterprises Limited)
For the year ended 31 December 2010
Unrestricted
funds
£
Designated
funds
£
Restricted
funds
£
Endowment
funds
£
Total
2010
£
Total
2009
£
222,198
19,490
-
1,138,088
700,719
-
1,360,286
720,209
1,253,025
321,198
1,612,788
-
-
-
1,612,788
1,527,515
753,860
-
80,177
-
834,037
756,279
119,259
26,739
________
________
4,838
3,368
________
________
124,097
30,107
________
113,638
21,735
________
2,754,334
________
________
1,927,190
________
________
4,681,524
________
3,993,390
________
483,383
________
________
165,190
________
________
648,573
________
589,393
________
2,270,951
________
________
1,762,000
________
________
4,032,951
________
3,403,997
________
276,110
-
459,027
-
735,137
809,255
259,898
1,592,477
6,370
10,585
________
25,000
________
717,473
160,819
21,287
________
________
977,371
1,778,296
27,657
10,585
________
700,992
1,592,018
24,446
10,767
________
2,145,440
________
25,000
________
1,358,606
________
________
3,529,046
________
3,137,478
________
2,628,823
________
25,000
________
1,523,796
________
________
4,177,619
________
3,726,871
________
125,511
________
(25,000)
________
403,394
________
________
503,905
________
266,519
________
3,148
________
________
(3,148)
________
________
________
________
3,034
-
13,694
60,156
76,884
105,478
________
________
________
________
________
165,000
________
3,034
________
________
13,694
________
60,156
________
76,884
________
270,478
________
131,693
(25,000)
413,940
60,156
580,789
536,997
Funds brought forward
1,217,989
________
85,000
________
657,552
________
5,698,358
________
7,658,899
________
7,121,902
________
Funds carried forward
1,349,682
60,000
1,071,492
5,758,514
8,239,688
7,658,899
Incoming resources
Voluntary income
Grants receivable
Charges and fees arising
in the course of mission
Income from activities
generating funds
Income from property and
investments
Other income
3
Total incoming resources
Cost of generating funds
4
Net incoming resources
available for mission
Expenditure on mission
Ministry
Cathedral and precincts
upkeep
Education and outreach
Community and parish
Governance
5
Total expenditure on
mission
Total expenditure on
generating funds and on
mission
Net incoming/(outgoing)
resources
Transfers
16,17
Gains on revaluation and disposals
of property and investments
Investments
Property for Cathedral use
(including library and archives)
Net increase/(decrease) in funds
32
Exeter Cathedral
Consolidated balance sheet (Exeter Cathedral, Exeter Cathedral School and Exeter
Cathedral Enterprises Limited)
As at 31 December 2010
Unrestricted
funds
£
Designated
funds
£
Restricted
funds
£
Endowment
funds
£
Total
2010
£
417,598
________
________
191,265
________
75,000
947,346
________
75,000
1,556,209
________
75,000
1,444,572
________
417,598
________
________
191,265
________
1,022,346
________
1,631,209
________
1,519,572
________
8
248,188
-
-
830,000
1,078,188
1,068,677
9
-
-
-
3,250,000
3,250,000
3,250,000
10
11
74,186
________
________
________
655,000
________
655,000
74,186
________
655,000
41,048
________
322,374
________
________
________
4,735,000
________
5,057,374
________
5,014,725
________
739,972
________
________
191,265
________
5,457,346
________
6,688,583
________
6,534,297
________
58,126
181,418
-
270,975
-
58,126
452,393
51,941
146,226
726,259
________
60,000
________
763,231
________
1,168
________
1,550,658
________
1,360,991
________
965,803
________
60,000
________
1,034,206
________
1,168
________
2,061,177
________
1,559,158
________
(356,093)
________
________
(153,979)
________
________
(510,072)
________
(434,556)
________
Net current assets
609,710
________
60,000
________
880,227
________
1,168
________
1,551,105
________
1,124,602
________
Net assets
1,349,682
________
60,000
1,071,492
________
5,758,514
________
8,239,688
________
7,658,899
________
1,349,682
60,000
1,071,492
5,758,514
8,239,688
7,658,899
Notes
Total
2009
£
Fixed assets
Investment assets
Property
Investments
Non investment assets
Property for school use
Property for clergy,
virgers and director of
music
Property for Cathedral
use (including library
and archives)
Equipment and plant
6
7
Total fixed assets
Current assets
Stocks
Debtors
Cash at bank and in
hand
Liabilities due within
one year
Funds
12
13
14
15,16,17
These financial statements were approved by the Chapter on
and were signed on its behalf by:
Dean
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Exeter Cathedral
Cathedral balance sheet (Exeter Cathedral and Exeter Cathedral School)
As at 31 December 2010
Notes
Unrestricted
funds
£
Designated
funds
£
Restricted
funds
£
Endowment
funds
£
Total
2010
£
Total
2009
£
Fixed assets
Investment assets
Property
Investments
493,319
________
________
191,265
________
75,000
947,346
________
75,000
1,631,930
________
75,000
1,444,672
________
493,319
________
________
191,265
________
1,022,346
________
1,706,930
________
1,519,672
________
8
248,188
-
-
830,000
1,078,188
1,068,677
9
-
-
-
3,250,000
3,250,000
3,250,000
10
11
64,238
________
________
________
655,000
________
655,000
64,238
________
655,000
29,401
________
312,426
________
________
________
4,735,000
________
5,047,426
________
5,003,078
________
805,745
________
________
191,265
________
5,757,346
________
6,754,356
________
6,522,750
________
9,713
175,661
685,238
________
60,000
________
270,975
763,231
________
1,168
________
9,713
446,636
1,509,637
________
9,121
221,770
1,305,852
________
870,612
________
60,000
________
1,034,206
________
1,168
________
1,965,986
________
1,536,743
________
(330,471)
________
________
(153,979)
________
________
(484,450)
________
(405,554)
________
Net current assets
540,141
________
60,000
________
880,227
________
1,168
________
1,481,536
________
1,131,189
________
Net assets
1,345,886
60,000
1,071,492
5,758,514
8,235,892
7,653,939
1,345,886
60,000
1,071,492
5,758,514
8,235,892
7,653,939
Non investment assets
Property for school use
Property for clergy,
virgers & director of
music
Property for Cathedral
use (including library
and archives)
Equipment and plant
6
7
Total fixed assets
Current assets
Stocks
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
Liabilities due within
one year
Funds
12
13
14
15,16,17
These financial statements were approved by the Chapter on
and were signed on its behalf by:
Dean
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Exeter Cathedral
Consolidated cash flow statement (Exeter Cathedral, Exeter Cathedral School and
Exeter Cathedral Enterprises Limited)
For the year ended 31 December 2010
Notes
£
Net cash inflow from operating activities
18
2010
£
£
125,891
144,781
Returns on investments
Rents received net of costs
Interest and dividends received net of costs
45,189
62,321
________
47,106
64,785
________
107,510
111,891
Capital expenditure and financial investment
Purchases of investments
Sale of investments
Purchases of property
Purchases of equipment and plant
Increase/(decrease) in cash
(100,924)
49,439
(490,000)
(7,018)
________
(9,753)
(57,252)
________
19,20
35
2009
£
(67,005)
________
(548,503)
________
189,667
(315,102)
Exeter Cathedral
Notes
(forming part of the financial statements)
1.
Accounting policies
The following accounting policies have been applied consistently in dealing with items which are considered
material in relation to the financial statements.
1.1 Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include the revaluation
of freehold properties and investments. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the
accounting and reporting regulations for English Anglican Cathedrals, the Statement of Recommended Practice
‘Accounting and Reporting by Charities’(revised 2005) and applicable accounting standards.
The accounts of Exeter Cathedral Enterprises Limited have been consolidated in these accounts. Income from the
following bodies have been included in these accounts on a receivable basis – Exeter Cathedral Preservation Trust,
the Friends of Exeter Cathedral and Exeter Cathedral Music Foundation Trust. These trusts are independently
administered.
The treatment of the above items is in accordance with the recommendations of the regulations. Further details are
given in notes 23.
Charitable Trusts administered by Exeter Cathedral are separately registered charities and have not been included in
these accounts.
1.2 Fixed assets and depreciation
Depreciation is provided by the Cathedral to write off the cost less estimated residual value of tangible fixed assets
over their estimated useful economic lives as follows:
Leasehold property
Plant and equipment
Cutlery and crockery
-
over the lease term
25% to 33%
Nil
Cutlery and crockery are not depreciated as the cost of replacement is charged to expenses.
1.3 Freehold property
No depreciation is provided on freehold land or buildings. The Chapter has a policy and practice of regular
maintenance and repair such that its buildings are kept in a continual state of sound repair. Accordingly, the Chapter
considers that the useful economic lives of these assets are so long and their residual values are so high, that their
depreciation would not be material. Residual values are based on valuations prevailing at the balance sheet date.
1.4 Investment property
The Cathedral Close and Cathedral school are valued at open market value for existing use; other investment
properties are valued at open market value.
1.5 The Cathedral and the Inventory
No value is attributed to the Cathedral and the Inventory prepared under S13(1) of the Care of Cathedrals Measure
1990 as being of architectural, archaeological, artistic or historic importance as at 31 December 2002. However,
material enhancements to property and items acquired for the inventory after that date are capitalised.
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Notes
(forming part of the financial statements)
1.6
Investments
Investments are included in the financial statements at market value.
1.7
Investment income
No account is taken of dividends and interest accrued in 2010 but not received until 2011.
1.8
Taxation
Covenanted income and gift aid includes recoverable tax.
expenditure that gives rise to it.
1.9
Irrecoverable VAT is allocated to the item of
Legacies
Income from legacies is recognised when the Cathedral is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be
quantified with reasonable accuracy. Entitlement is the earlier of the Cathedral being notified of an impending
distribution or the legacy being received. Legacy income is allocated to the relevant fund according to any
restrictions placed upon its use.
1.10
Grants
Grants are credited to income in the year they are receivable, and matched to the relevant part of the statement of
financial activities to which they are intended to contribute.
Grants received but not yet spent are shown on the balance sheet, allocated to the relevant fund.
1.11
Stocks
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value.
1.12
Pensions
The Cathedral participates in defined benefit schemes for clergy and eligible school staff and defined contribution
schemes for other staff. The assets of the schemes are held separately from those of the Cathedral in independently
administered funds. The amount charged against income represents the contributions payable to the schemes in
respect of the accounting period.
1.13
Donated assets, third party and non cash receipts and payments
Donated assets, third party and non cash receipts and payments are shown in the statement of financial activities
where their value can be established. Donated assets are included at valuation where the Chapter would otherwise
have had to purchase the relevant assets.
1.14
Repairs, restoration and maintenance of the Cathedral
The costs of repairs, restoration and maintenance of the Cathedral are charged to the statement of financial
activities in the year incurred.
1.15
Support costs
Support costs are allocated in relation to the direct cost they support subject to adjustments for non recurring items.
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Notes
(forming part of the financial statements)
2
Funds
Unrestricted Funds
Funds which can be applied for any of the purposes for which the Chapter was established. The unrestricted fund
is the General Fund through which are passed all the regular items of income and expenditure relating to the dayto-day running of the Cathedral.
Designated Funds
Unrestricted funds set aside for specific purposes and which would otherwise form part of the General Fund.
Restricted Funds
Funds that have restrictions imposed by donors and can only be applied for the particular purposes specified by
donors.
Endowment Funds
Endowment funds are capital funds which must generally be held indefinitely although the composition can be
changed.
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Notes
(forming part of the financial statements)
3 Incoming resources
Voluntary income
Congregational collections
Donations
Planned Giving Contributions
Tax recoverable under Gift Aid
Income from Friends and local trusts
Legacies
Grants receivable
Church Commissioners
Other revenue and capital grants
English Heritage
Charges and fees arising in the course of
the mission
Facility fees
Other fees
Gross income of the choir school
Music
Virgers
Education
Income from activities generating funds
Facility fees
Choir and musicians fees
Cathedral concerts and recitals
Income from visitors and tours
Gross income from ECE Ltd
Choir school
Virgers fees
TMC Grand Nave Dinner and other events
Income from property and investments
Property – rents
Room lettings
Investments
Other income
Interest receivable on short term deposits
Other
Unrestricted
funds
Designated
Funds
Restricted
funds
Total
2010
Total
2009
£
£
£
£
£
33,419
107,161
53,522
24,096
4,000
-
829,683
36,370
272,035
-
33,419
936,844
53,522
60,466
272,035
4,000
38,546
728,666
55,703
52,725
337,790
39,595
________
________
________
________
________
222,198
-
1,138,088
1,360,286
1,253,025
________
________
________
________
________
19,490
-
-
168,035
532,684
-
168,035
552,174
-
171,145
129,053
21,000
________
________
________
________
________
19,490
-
700,719
720,209
321,198
________
________
________
________
________
26,045
303
1,569,968
10,919
470
5,083
-
-
26,045
303
1,569,968
10,919
470
5,083
20,640
275
1,489,768
11,444
864
4,524
________
________
________
________
________
1,612,788
-
-
1,612,788
1,527,515
________
________
________
________
________
64,265
2,878
21,496
244,213
370,277
44,301
6,430
-
-
80,177
64,265
2,878
21,496
244,213
370,277
44,301
6,430
80,177
60,343
2,998
23,696
238,946
395,335
22,967
5,299
6,422
________
________
________
________
________
753,860
-
80,177
834,037
756,279
________
________
________
________
________
48,804
10,508
59,947
-
4,838
48,804
10,508
64,785
41,255
10,062
62,321
________
________
________
________
________
119,259
-
4,838
124,097
113,638
________
________
________
________
________
4,353
22,386
-
3,368
4,353
25,754
12,583
9,152
________
________
________
________
________
26,739
-
3,368
30,107
21,735
________
________
________
________
________
2,754,334
-
1,927,190
4,681,524
3,993,390
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Notes
(forming part of the financial statements)
4 Cost of generating funds
Unrestricted
funds
£
Facilities for visitors
Visitor office
Costs of services directly received
Costs of concerts directly received
Costs of fundraising
Investment property costs
In-house concerts
Gross costs of ECE Limited
Choir School
40
Restricted
funds
£
Total
2010
£
Total
2009
£
14,487
70,856
8,246
17,911
11,698
5,728
338,803
15,654
________
629
18,454
3,550
142,049
508
________
15,116
89,310
8,246
21,461
142,049
12,206
5,728
338,803
15,654
________
17,341
77,219
8,636
6,253
101,511
6,128
16,376
346,111
9,818
________
483,383
165,190
648,573
589,393
Exeter Cathedral
Notes
(forming part of the financial statements)
5 Expenditure on mission
Ministry
Clergy stipends and working expenses
Clergy housing costs
Services and congregational costs
Cost of music
Third Millennium Campaign grant to Music Foundation
Trust
Cathedral and precincts upkeep
Major repairs and restorations
Maintenance and interior upkeep
Cathedral insurance
Precincts, security & gardens upkeep
Third Millennium Campaign grant to Preservation Trust
Education and outreach
Choir school costs
Charitable and other giving
Education activities
Archives and library
Community and parish
Governance
Auditor’s fees
Unrestricted
funds
£
Designated
funds
£
Restricted
funds
£
Total
2010
£
Total
2009
£
52,039
25,226
50,275
148,570
-
107,558
15,505
16,768
207,350
159,597
40,731
67,043
355,920
167,028
39,455
115,335
332,437
________
________
111,846
________
111,846
________
155,000
________
276,110
________
________
459,027
________
735,137
________
809,255
________
13,652
139,111
42,758
64,377
________
________
44,949
27,323
1,857
362,344
281,000
________
58,601
166,434
44,615
426,721
281,000
________
147,764
174,020
43,416
61,792
274,000
________
259,898
________
________
717,473
________
977,371
________
700,992
________
1,526,070
16,591
401
49,415
________
25,000
________
721
1,482
158,616
________
1,551,070
17,312
1,883
208,031
________
1,447,720
16,099
1,746
126,453
________
1,592,477
________
25,000
________
160,819
________
1,778,296
________
1,592,018
________
6,370
________
________
21,287
________
27,657
________
24,446
________
10,585
________
________
________
10,585
________
10,767
________
2,145,440
________
25,000
________
1,358,606
________
3,529,046
3,137,478
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Notes
(forming part of the financial statements)
6
Investment property
Endowment
funds
£
Valuation
At beginning and end of year
75,000
________
This investment property is freehold.
The above property has been valued at open market value by Savills (L&P) Limited, Chartered Surveyors at 31
December 2008. It is Chapter’s opinion that the value has not changed significantly at 31 December 2010.
7
Investments
Group
Market value at beginning of year
Additions
Increase on revaluation
Market value at end of year
Cathedral
Market value at beginning of year
Additions
Increase on revaluation
Market value at end of year
Unrestricted
funds
£
Restricted
funds
£
Endowment
funds
£
Total
389,564
28,034
________
167,818
9,753
13,694
________
887,190
60,156
________
1,444,572
9,753
101,884
________
417,598
191,265
947,346
1,556,209
389,664
75,621
28,034
________
167,818
9,753
13,694
________
887,190
60,156
________
1,444,672
85,374
101,884
________
493,319
191,265
947,346
1,631,930
42
£
Exeter Cathedral
Notes
(forming part of the financial statements)
8
Property for school use
Unrestricted
funds
Leasehold
£
Endowment
funds
Freehold
£
Total
275,000
(25,000)
________
830,000
________
1,105,000
(25,000)
________
250,000
________
830,000
________
108,000
________
36,323
5,272
(39,783)
________
________
36,323
5,272
(39,783)
________
1,812
________
________
1,812
________
Valuation/Net book value
At end of year
248,188
830,000
1,078,188
At beginning of year
238,677
830,000
1,068,677
Group & Cathedral
Valuation
At beginning of year
Revaluation
At end of year
Depreciation
At beginning of year
Charge for year
Reversal on revaluation
At end of year
£
The leasehold property was valued at 31 August 2010 by King Wilkinson & Co, Chartered Surveyors at open market value for
existing and depreciated in accordance with the accounting policy. The Chapter is of the opinion that this valuation has not
been changed.
The freehold property was valued by Savills (L&P) Limited, Chartered Surveyors at open market value for existing use on 31
December 2008.
It is Chapter’s opinion that the values have not changed significantly at 31 December 2010.
9
Property for use by clergy, virgers and director of music
Endowment
funds
£
Group & Cathedral
Valuation
At beginning and end of year
3,250,000
Total
£
3,250,000
The freehold property was valued by Savills (L&P) Limited, Chartered Surveyors at open market value for existing use on 31
December 2008. It is Chapter’s opinion that the values have not changed significantly at 31 December 2010.
No value has been attributed to the shop and refectory which are both within the main Cathedral building.
10
Property for Cathedral use
Endowment
funds
£
Valuation
At beginning and end of year
655,000
Total
£
655,000
The freehold property was valued by Savills (L&P) Limited, Chartered Surveyors at open market value for existing use on 31
December 2009.
It is Chapter’s opinion that the values have not changed significantly at 31 December 2010.
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Notes
(forming part of the financial statements)
11
Equipment and plant
£
Group
Cost
At beginning of year
Additions
140,880
57,252
________
At end of year
198,132
________
Depreciation
At beginning of year
Charge for year
99,832
24,114
________
At end of year
123,946
________
Net book value
At end of year
74,186
At beginning of year
41,048
£
Cathedral
Cost
At beginning of year
Additions
111,336
54,417
________
At end of year
165,753
________
Depreciation
At beginning of year
Charge for year
81,935
19,580
________
At end of year
101,515
________
Net book value
At end of year
64,238
At beginning of year
29,401
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Exeter Cathedral
Notes
(forming part of the financial statements)
12
Stocks
Group
Building materials
Goods for resale
13
Cathedral
2010
£
2009
£
2010
2009
£
2,375
55,751
________
2,375
49,566
________
2,375
7,338
________
2,375
6,746
________
58,126
51,941
9,713
9,121
2010
£
2009
£
2010
£
2009
£
44,042
76,993
307,584
11,048
12,726
________
16,359
70,764
50,858
3,881
4,364
________
1,122
44,042
73,830
303,868
11,048
12,726
________
82,855
16,359
67,205
47,106
3,881
4,364
________
452,393
146,226
446,636
221,770
2010
£
2009
£
2010
£
2009
£
214,720
7,456
17,927
83,997
73,113
112,859
________
128,184
6,354
15,433
66,175
58,457
159,953
________
210,368
7,456
14,803
72,561
66,403
112,859
________
118,893
6,354
13,078
55,066
52,210
159,953
________
510,072
434,556
484,450
405,554
Debtors
Group
Exeter Cathedral Enterprises Limited
Recoverable taxation
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
Exeter Cathedral Preservation Trust
Friends of Exeter Cathedral
14
Cathedral
Liabilities due within one year
Group
Trade creditors
Planned giving
Taxation and social security
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
Fees in advance
15
Cathedral
Endowment fund
£
Group & Cathedral
At beginning of year
Revaluations – investments
5,698,358
60,156
________
At end of year
5,758,514
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Notes
(forming part of the financial statements)
16
Restricted funds
At
beginning
of year
£
Income
£
-
125,073
-
Transfers
£
Investment
gains
£
At
end
of year
£
(125,073)
-
-
-
48,658
(48,658)
-
-
-
-
98,304
168,035
(96,854)
(168,035)
-
-
1,450
-
101,727
71,483
115,174
271,578
897,535
786
157,977
39,944
(534,895)
(918)
(144,456)
(14,118)
6,248
6,819
196,423
88,599
377,695
283,657
1,771
37,988
15,774
5,250
26,732
6,088
1,427
11,658
(28,043)
(1,148)
(500)
-
6,846
-
627
-
460
49,774
17,328
16,908
28,849
6,910
1,048
________
19,259
1,770
323,944
________
(16,946)
(1,692)
(342,460)
________
18,516
________
________
28,849
9,223
1,126
________
657,552
1,927,190
(1,523,796)
13,694
1,071,492
Expenditure
£
Group and Cathedral
Exeter Cathedral Music
Foundation Trust
Exeter Cathedral Preservation
Trust
Friends of Exeter Cathedral
Church Commissioners
Third Millennium Campaign
(TMC)
Organ Fund (Source TMC)
Library Fund (Source TMC)
Fabric funds
Chorister Outreach
Programme
Music funds
Liturgy/mission funds
Other funds
Nave Sanctuary Furniture
fund
Nightchurch Funds
SOAR
The Green Vision
(267,944)
11,000
249,000
(20,566)
(3,148)
Details of restricted funds:
The Cathedral is supported by grants from three charitable Trusts;
The Exeter Cathedral Music Foundation Trust which provides funds for the provision and maintenance of the
Music and Choir.
The Exeter Cathedral Preservation Trust which provides funds for charitable purposes connected with the
Cathedral such as repair and maintenance of the fabric of the Cathedral and associated buildings.
The Friends of Exeter Cathedral who seek to further the religious and other charitable work of the Cathedral.
Church Commissioners
The Commissioners fund the stipends and on-costs of the Dean and two Residentiary Canons and make a contribution
towards the salaries of lay staff.
The Third Millennium Campaign
The Third Millennium Campaign’s aim is to raise £8 million to support music, fabric and the library and archives.
Organ Fund (Source TMC)
These are funds already raised by the Third Millennium Campaign towards the restoration of the organ which are now
held on deposit/invested for this purpose by the Dean & Chapter.
Library & Archive Fund (Source TMC)
These are funds already raised by the Third Millennium Campaign for improvements to the library and archives and
now invested/held on deposit for this purpose by the Dean & Chapter.
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Notes
(forming part of the financial statements)
16
Restricted funds (continued)
Fabric funds
These funds are applied to the repair and restoration of the fabric of the Cathedral and include legacies and accrued
interest.
Music funds
These are comprised of funds for bursaries which are awarded annually to Cathedral choristers, funds to support
purchase and/or maintenance of Cathedral instruments and a new fund for the Choir Schools Outreach initiative which
is a programme to involve schoolchildren in church music.
Liturgy/Mission funds
These currently consist of the Tremlett legacy (for maintenance of the High Altar), grants and donations to support the
Night Church project and other minor donations.
Nave Sanctuary Furniture fund
This is comprised of money donated towards furniture for the Nave Sanctuary.
Nightchurch Funds
These consist of grants and donations to fund the project which provides a base for spiritual searchers outside of the
traditional church.
SOAR (Soup on a Run)
These are donations which fund the weekly supper provided to homeless and disadvantaged persons.
The Green Vision
These are funds raised by the Third Millennium Campaign towards landscaping and improvements to the Cathedral
Green, a major grant was received from the Big Lottery Fund.
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Unrestricted funds
Group
General Fund
Designated Funds
At
beginning
of year
£
Income
£
1,217,989
85,000
________
2,754,334
________
1,302,989
2,754,334
Transfers
£
Investment
gains
£
At
end of
year
£
(2,628,823)
(25,000)
________
3,148
________
3,034
________
1,349,682
60,000
________
(2,653,823)
3,148
3,034
1,409,682
Expenditure
£
Cathedral
General Fund
Designated Funds
1,345,886
60,000
An amount of £60,000 has been designated by the Chapter as a contingency reserve.
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Exeter Cathedral
Notes
(forming part of the financial statements)
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Reconciliation of net incoming resources before asset revaluations to net cash
inflow from operating activities
2010
£
Net incoming resources before revaluations and disposals
of property and investments
Less income from property and investments
Add property management costs, rental collection fees
and investment management costs
Add: depreciation
Less: depreciation written back
Increase in stocks
Increase in debtors
Increase/(decrease) in creditors
Net cash inflow from operating activities
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503,905
(124,097)
266,519
(113,638)
12,206
29,386
(39,783)
(6,185)
(306,167)
75,516
________
6,128
23,463
(5,691)
(27,166)
(23,724)
________
144,781
125,891
Reconciliation of net cash flow to movement in net funds
2010
£
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2009
£
Increase/(decrease) in cash in the year
189,667
________
(315,102)
________
Increase/(decrease) in net funds in the year
Net funds at 1 January 2010
189,667
1,360,991
________
(315,102)
1,676,093
________
Net funds at 31 December 2010
1,550,658
1,360,991
At 1 January
2010
Cash flow
£
£
At 31
December
2010
£
1,360,991
189,667
1,550,658
Analysis of changes in net funds
Cash at bank and in hand as current assets
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2009
£
Staff and Clergy numbers and costs
The average number of employees and clergy during the year was 84 (2009: 78). Part time staff are included on the
basis of full time equivalents. This number is divided as follows: clergy 3 (2009: 3), music and ministry 9 (2009: 9),
upkeep 5 (2009: 5), outreach 2 (2009: 2), administration 8 (2009: 7), visitors 4 (2009: 2), School 43 (2009: 39), Exeter
Cathedral Enterprises Limited 10 (2009: 11).
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Exeter Cathedral
Notes
(forming part of the financial statements)
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Staff and Clergy numbers and costs (continued)
The cost of these staff was as follows:
Salaries and stipends
Employer’s national insurance
Employer’s pension costs
2010
£
2009
£
1,694,117
122,335
129,506
________
1,541,228
111,825
118,381
________
1,945,958
1,771,434
60,000
2,583
50,000
2,500
2010
£
2009
£
14,235
14,417
Staff and Clergy costs include:
Highest paid staff member
Pension contributions in respect of the highest paid staff member
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Consolidated Auditors remuneration
Audit services
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Associated entities not controlled by the Chapter
These entities are not controlled by Exeter Cathedral but the Cathedral is the sole beneficiary of these Trusts. Amounts
shown as paid or payable to the Cathedral have been included as voluntary income.
Income and expenditure
Gross income
Net surplus before payments to Cathedral
Amount payable to Cathedral
Net surplus after payments to Cathedral
Friends of
Exeter
Cathedral
31 December
2010
£
Exeter Cathedral
Music
Foundation Trust
31 December
2010
£
Exeter Cathedral
Preservation
Trust
31 December
2010
£
313,708
________
227,317
________
304,728
________
285,920
(93,552)
________
227,070
(136,287)
________
288,704
(48,661)
________
192,368
Balance sheet
Tangible assets
Investments
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
90,783
1,232
3,113,719
517,107
(85,721)
________
3,114,113
92,176
(4,328)
________
625,619
451,687
________
3,546,337
3,201,961
1,077,306
The Exeter Cathedral Preservation Trust financial statements were audited and the audit report was unqualified.
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240,043
Exeter Cathedral
Notes
(forming part of the financial statements)
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Remuneration of members of Chapter
The Very Reverend CJ Meyrick
The Reverend Canon CF Turner
The Reverend Canon T Honey (resigned 31 May 2010)
The Reverend Canon A Godsall
The Reverend Canon Ian Morter (from 17 October 2010)
Remuneration
£
Pension
£
33,275
27,764
10,969
6,983
6,845
________
11,296
9,037
3,760
2,350
________
85,836
26,443
The remuneration of and pension provision for clerical members of Chapter is determined by the Church
Commissioners, the Archbishops’ Council and the Church of England Pensions Board. The stipend of Canon A
Godsall is met by Exeter Diocesan Board of Finance. The Cathedral reimburses the Diocese with 20% of the Canon A
Godsall’s stipend.
Travelling and general expenses were reimbursed to 3 (2009: three) members of Chapter totalling £8,476 (2009:
£10,751).
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Pension schemes
Lay staff
Many employees have personal pension schemes to which Exeter Cathedral makes contributions.
The cost for the period amounted to £10,946 (2009: £10,311) and there were no outstanding or prepaid contributions at
the balance sheet date.
Cathedral School
The school participates in the Government’s Teachers Pension Defined Benefits Scheme for its eligible staff.
Under the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, teachers’ contributions, on a pay-as-you go basis, and employer’s
contributions are credited to the Exchequer. An annual account, the Teachers’ Pension Account, is kept of
receipts and expenditure. Any excess of income over expenditure is deemed to be invested in Government
securities. Notional interest on the deemed investment is added to the Account, and the resultant balance is
known as the Notional Fund. Expenditure debited to the Account excludes the cost of pension increased paid
under the Pension (Increases) Act.
Not less than every four years the Government actuary conducts an actuarial review of the Scheme, using normal
actuarial principles. The cost of pension increases is excluded from the valuation and consequently neither
teachers nor employers contribute to this added value, which is met directly by the Exchequer. Under the
definitions set out in Financial Reporting Standard 17 Retirement Benefits, the TPS is a multi-employer pension
scheme. The school is unable to identify its shares of the underlying assets and liabilities of the scheme.
Accordingly the school has taken advantage of the exemption in FRS17 and has accounted for its contributions to
the scheme as if it were a defined contribution scheme. The school has set out below the information available on
the deficit in the scheme and the implications for the school in terms of the anticipated contribution rates.
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Notes
(forming part of the financial statements)
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Pension schemes (continued)
The pensions cost is assessed every five years in accordance with the advice of the Government actuary. The
assumptions and other data that have the most significant effect on the determination of the contribution levels are
as follows:
Latest actuarial valuation
Actuarial method
Investment return per annum
Salary scale increases per annum
Market Value of assets at date of last valuation
Proportion of members’ accrued benefits covered by the actual value of assets
31 March 2004
Prospective benefits
6.5% per annum
5.0% per annum
£163,240 million
98%
Following the implementation of the Teachers’ Pensions (Employers’ Supplementary Contributions) Regulations
2000 the Government actuary carried out a further review on the level of employers’ contributions. From 1
January 2007 the rate increased to 14.1%.
The valuation of the scheme at 31 March 2008 has currently been suspended by the Government Actuary
Department pending the full consideration of the spending review announcement.
The school also operates a defined contribution scheme in respect of staff not eligible to join the Government’s
Teachers Pension Defined Benefits Scheme.
The school has outstanding pension contributions amounting to £nil (2009: £nil) as at 31 December 2010.
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The Cathedral, its ancillary buildings and inventory
The Chapter are of the opinion that disclosing information about the value and scale of the Cathedral buildings and
items in the inventory would prejudice the Cathedral. Non-disclosure of this information is permitted by the Guidelines
on accounting and reporting by English Anglican Cathedrals on this basis.
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Contingent liability
There are plans to transfer the school to an independent charitable company. As part of the transfer the property known
as Kalendar Hall which has a carrying value in the financial statements of £248,818 at 31 December 2010 would be
gifted to the new school. No provision has been made for this transfer in the financial statements because there was no
constructive obligation to make this transfer at 31 December 2010.
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