Walmer Parish Churches
St Mary, St Saviour
and Blessed Mary of Walmer
Open lives, open hands, open churches
ANNUAL REPORT
and
ACCOUNTS
2013
www.walmerparishchurches.org
(Walmer Parish Churches is a registered charity – no. 1128470)
The Parochial Church Council
of the
Ecclesiastical Parish
of
Walmer St. Mary w St. Saviour
(Reg. No. 1128470)
Annual Report
and
Financial Statements
of
Walmer Parochial Church Council
For the year ended 31 December 2013
Vicar:
The Rev’d. Seth Cooper
Elizabeth House
32 St. Mary’s Road
Walmer
Deal
CT14 7QA
Banks:
National Westminster Bank Plc
31 High Street
Deal
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CCLA Investment Management Ltd.
The CBF Church of England Deposit Fund
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London EC4V 4ET
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Westgate House
87 St Dunstan’s Street
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Walmer St. Mary w St. Saviour – Annual Report for 2013
Administrative information
St Mary’s Church is situated on St. Clare Road, Walmer; St Saviour’s Church is situated
on The Strand, Walmer; The Blessed Mary of Walmer church is situated on Church
Street, Walmer. It is part of the Diocese of Canterbury within the Church of England.
The correspondence address is The Parish Office, Elizabeth House, 32 St. Mary’s
Road, Walmer, DEAL. CT14 7QA
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Walmer St Mary w St
Saviour was registered as a charity with the Charity Commission on 10th March 2009.
The working name of this Charity is ‘Walmer PCC’. Walmer PCC was constituted under
the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure (1956) which came into effect on 2nd
January 1957.
Walmer PCC members, who are Trustees, are elected at the Annual Parochial Church
Meeting and those who served during 2013 were:
Incumbent:
The Revd Seth William Cooper
Curate:
The Revd Chris Maclean
Wardens:
Mr Tim. Sharp
Mr. Jerry Swallow
Deputy Wardens:
Mr. Nick Nettleship
Ms. Jane Sharp
Representatives on the
Deanery Synod:
Mr. Jeremy Daniel
Mr. Paul Henderson
Mrs Brenda Ruddock-West
Elected members:
Mr. Leslie Aldridge
Mr. Tom Batten
Mr. Howard Binsted
Mrs. Patricia Binsted
Mrs Susan Case
Mrs. Sheila Easey
Miss. Monica Hawkins
Mrs. Elizabeth Marsh
Mr. Chris Flint
Mrs. Ann Nettleship
Mr. Richard Harris
Mrs. Doreen Whalley
Mr. Gerald Williams
Mr. Dennis Winney
Mr. Les Alton
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Chairman
Treasurer
Structure, governance and management
The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation
Rules. All Church attendees are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand
for election to the PCC.
The PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general
concern and importance to the parish including deciding on how the funds of the PCC
are spent. To this end the Trustees are given an introductory booklet, ‘Trusteeship – An
introduction for PCC Members’, produced by The Archbishop’s Council.
Given its wide responsibilities the PCC has a number of committees each dealing with a
particular aspect of parish life. These committees are all responsible to the PCC and
report back to it regularly. Their deliberations are received by the full PCC and
discussed as necessary.
Objectives and Activities
Walmer PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent, the Rev’d Seth
Cooper, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church,
pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. It also has maintenance responsibility for
the three Churches, Parish Hall and Parish Office.
Financial Review
Total receipts on ordinary unrestricted funds were £143,582 and on restricted funds
were £5.364 as detailed in the financial statements.
£152,297 was spent to provide the Christian ministry from the three churches, including
the contribution £74,365 to the diocesan parish share, which largely provides the
stipends and housing for the clergy. The sum that the churches in the deanery have to
find is agreed by each church in the deanery clusters meeting together to settle the
amount.
The net result for the year was a deficit of incoming resources over those expended of £
(3,351).
Reserves policy
The PCC attempts to maintain an adequate balance in its unrestricted funds for the
purpose of properly maintaining its various properties. Since the extensive repairs and
updating of our Parish Hall this balance has not yet been restored.
It is our policy to invest our funds balances with the CBF Church of England Deposit
Fund.
Public Benefit
The Trustees have complied with the duty on section 4 of the Charities Act to have due
regards to guidance published by the Charities Commission, including public benefit
guidance.
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Review of the year and PCC business 2013
In preparation for this report I looked at two things – last year’s report and the copies
of Church News, our parish magazine, published in 2013. I found myself
speechless…or whatever the writing equivalent is!
In past years I have tried to ‘summarize’ the ministry and mission of Walmer Parish
Churches with a brief glimpse of the many aspects of our church life together. But
now I find that there is so much going on that to try and mention it all will inevitably
mean that I miss something out, or forget to thank someone, and that this ‘article’
would become un-readably long.
So, first, I want to simply say a thank you to everyone who contributes in whatever
way to the activity of Walmer Parish Churches throughout the year – and if you are
reading this that probably means you – thank you. I then want to mention some of
the highlights of the year recalling that there is so much that goes on in our parishes
(that we too easily take for granted) that has only sprung to life in the last few years
but we now see as part of the fabric of our parish life. For that I must give thanks not
only to all who have helped to make it happen but primarily to God who has so truly
blessed this parish with committed, loyal, faithful and generous people – oh, that’s
you again – thank you!
So what was new and different about 2013
 People – not only new faces in our congregations, sharing our worship of
God and most welcome, but also new people in specific roles
o Chris Lockyer joined us as our lead parish choir director and organist,
ably assisted by Leo Forsdyke at St. Saviour’s – Chris’s influence is
already being seen in a choir growing in numbers and confidence,
enhancing our worship.
o In the winter months we hosted a placement for a reader in training,
Sally Muggeridge, who is now licensed in the Deanery based at
Tilmanstone, and also a member of the General Synod and a Church
Commissioner! Sally was very appreciative of her time with us and we
continue to wish her all the best as her Christian ministry unfolds in
varied ways.
o There were some new members on the Parochial Church Council –
Doreen Whalley and Patricia Binsted, bringing fresh thinking and
practical help. Thanks to everyone on the PCC for your support and
hard work.
o We were also joined by a curate – Chris Maclean was ordained
deacon in Canterbury cathedral in June and came, with his wife
Melanie, to minister in the parish. It’s been a pleasure to see Chris
begin his new ministry, growing in knowledge and ability and sensing
God’s further calling on his life.
 The ‘new’ was not only people, but also events and activities.
o Notably the Sunday Download worship in St Mary’s. Having been
trialled in autumn 2012 Download went weekly from January. It now
has a regular congregation of over 50 (about half and half adults and
children) with it’s own leadership team. Thanks especially to Jennie
Cooper for her oversight, to Kasim Sheikh for leading the praise, and
to Joy Callan for all her creativity with the young children. Download is
still a baby itself and needs all the care, love and attention that a baby
needs to bring it to maturity. Please do pray for this significant and
pioneering ministry.
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o The monthly ‘Prayer & Praise’ service that had been running at St
Mary’s became a regular Deal Churches Together event and has
‘visited’ many churches across the area. With worship specifically
seeking to be open to the prompting of the Holy Spirit it regularly has
nearly 100 worshippers from 10 or so churches in the area. Please
pray for a continued sense of unity among Christians.
o Two other activities re-started in 2013 – both in Elizabeth House – a
coffee morning called ‘Pastry and Prayer on Thursday mornings and a
parent and toddler group called ‘PoW@Totz’ on Monday afternoons.
Thanks to the enthusiastic and willing teams that run these events.
These last two things remind us that reaching out to our local community with
God’s love is a clear part of our purpose as a church family. To that end we
were also involved in a variety of community events across the year.
o collecting for Christian Aid
o running Lent lunches at St Saviour’s
o participating in events on the memorial bandstand (Royal Marines
concert and Christmas carols), and leading prayers at the annual
remembrance for those who died in the Deal bombing.
o Celebrating the work of the Lifeboats with a service of blessing at the
RNLI
o donating bibles to each child at the Downs Church of England school
o the youth group ‘Jazz tea’
o collecting for Foodbank at Harvest (and supporting them through the
year)
o and St Saviour’s hosting a special Friends event with the Downs
School Choir and Amanda Cottrell
And, of course, a highlight of the year the celebration of the 125 th anniversary
of St Mary’s church. Thanks must go to the planning team for this Jerry
Swallow, Brenda Ruddock-West, Monica Hawkins, Veronica Goodban and
Mike Terry who all worked so hard to make it such a success. The year
included
o New Year prayers at the beginning and end
o A concert series including the Handelians, St Edmunds school,
Quodlibet, Betteshangar Brass Academy, and Snowdown Collier Male
Voice Choir
o Anniversary service led by Bishop Trevor Willmott
o Peal of bells to mark the date of consecration
o Flower festival weekend
o Parish ‘party’ (which ended up being an indoor BBQ!)
There were also some ‘goodbyes’ through the year
o Brian and Kate Cottle, our former organist, had worked so hard to
develop a sense of pride and achievement in the choir and had been
so sensitive to the liturgical needs of our worship. Thank you Brian for
all you did we wish you well as you make your new home in Wales.
o Among our church family who died and will be missed – Stuart Carver,
Peggy Buddle, Tom Stanley, Christine Trodd, Helen Daniels, Betty
Jones, and Ron Baughen, may they rest in peace.
o Also Joan Wertheim, who moved away to Canterbury.
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As I said above there is so much that I have not mentioned here – however, I want
to mention those who have most supported me this past year. Jennie, of course,
active and enthusiastic as ever and a rock for me personally; Paul Henderson, who
takes on so much of the parish ministry voluntarily, especially at St Saviour’s; Tim
Sharp and Jerry Swallow, our churchwardens (assisted by Jane Sharp and Nick
Nettleship,), whose support and encouragement is only matched by their diligence
and dedication; Elaine Wickenden for her efficiency and organisation in the parish
office, how would we cope without her; and others who help with ministry, Brenda
Ruddock-West with baptisms, Monica Hawkins with weddings, Simon Lee with
leading services and preaching, John and Josie Clapson for their dedication to
Blessed Mary of Walmer and, more recently, Chris Maclean for helping me to look
again at what it means to be a priest and pastor. And I continue to praise and thank
God in Jesus Christ that I have the privilege to minister to the people of Walmer.
The Rev’d Seth Cooper – February 2014
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Summary of PCC business 2013
The new PCC was formed at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting on the 29th April.
A list of members appears elsewhere in this report. The PCC met 5 times during the
year. All meetings were well attended. The following main issues occupied the
business of the PCC
 Buildings
o Continuing the quinquennial work
o Routine and emergency maintenance
o Installing a screen and projector in St Mary’s
o Roofing and guttering repairs at all churches
o Planning improvements to Elizabeth House – new windows and doors
 Finance
o 2012 Accounts approved and 2014 budget setting
o Careful management of parish funds throughout the year
o Paying bills on time and complying with legal requirements
o Finding volunteers to be treasurer and run the accounts
o Considering employment contracts for organists and other workers
and dealing with the tax implications
 Pastoral matters
o Conversations about the needs of individuals and groups within our
churches
o Child protection and vulnerable adult issues discussed and reviewed
particularly agreements and job descriptions for volunteers
o Hearing reports on the work of the Pastoral team
 Mission Action Planning (MAP)
o Monitoring the Sunday Download worship
o Considering community partnerships with help from the Rev’d Caroline
Pinchbeck, a diocesan adviser
o Planning and reviewing seasonal worship and special events
o Planning and implementing celebrations for St Mary’s 125th
Anniversary
o Keeping informed of mission and ministry activity in the parish
churches.
o Beginning a review of the MAP
 Resourcing
o Preparing for the arrival of the Rev’d Chris Maclean, curate
o Purchase of resources for admin, small groups and worship – esp.
renewing contract for photocopier
o Agreeing terms and conditions for admin staff
 The PCC is routinely kept informed of the activities of the Summer Fayre,
Friends group, Downs school, Cluster, Deal Area Churches Together,
Deanery and Diocese.
February 2014
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Churchwarden’s Report for APCM – St Mary’s and Blessed Mary of Walmer
Blessed Mary of Walmer
Repairs to ridge tiles completed as mentioned by the quinquennial report, October
2013. No damage or rot to the underlying roof beams was detected.
No changes to the inventory and property register required.
St Mary’s
Stemming from the quinquennial report the lower level gutters were cleaned.
Stopping up the ends and repairs to gutter joints will now be conducted in the spring;
originally scheduled for November.
Of major importance is the leak occurring to the flat leaded roof of the church tower.
The leak is between the 2 sheets of lead, wetting the main beam and dripping down
into the bell tower. It has been inspected by the diocesan architect and plans for
repair drawn up pending PCC approval. In the meantime the roof had been covered
with polypropylene sheeting to limit the ingress of water, not helped by one the
wettest winters ever. These repairs will be a major project for 2014.
Installation of the projector and screens in the nave were completed by Pied Piper,
now in weekly use.
Malfunctioning of the church clock was investigated, the cause found and repaired,
in addition the strike mechanism was also repaired. The face and numerals were
cleaned and painted with Hammerite. As such the clock strikes on the hour and
looks great to the delight of many. No adverse comments have been received from
local inhabitants, only positive ones.
Other repairs included: overgrown bushes around the church walls cleared to
reduce ingress of damp, secure the boiler room grill to prevent unauthorised access,
altar rail hinge replaced.
Finally, thank-you to all who helped with the above repairs.
Jeremy Swallow
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Churchwarden’s Report – St. Saviour’s
Work on the fabric of St. Saviour’s has continued to be undertaken, as specified in
the Quinquenial Report. The parapet above the vestry door on the north side has
been repointed, and the painting of the iron railings around the boiler house is in
hand. The significant work remaining is the painting of the doors and the iron work
fittings. There is cosmetic plastering and painting to be done in the southwest
corner and around the west window. A quote was obtained to repoint the boundary
wall but the work postponed. The provision of fire extinguishers was reviewed and
additional ones provided.
St. Saviour’s became the wet weather venue for the Summer Fayre as rain and wind
washed it off the Walmer Green. For an unplanned emergency it worked well with
space allocated to stall holders, and an entertainment “arena”. Learning from this
experience a wet weather plan has been formulated for next time!
The Harvest Supper and the Christmas Coffee Morning were both successful and
prompted ideas for further events. The St. Saviour’s Community continues to thrive.
Tim Sharp – Churchwarden
Annual Report from the Plant Committee
Parish Hall
The hall is in good decorative order and has been well used in the last twelve
months; income received from lettings is up by 12%.
The land at the rear of the parish hall which is let to Adamson’s garage brings in
valuable income and a new lease is to be signed shortly which will increase the
income from this source by 15%.
There has been a major problem with drainage at the hall but work was carried out
in February which hopefully will remedy the situation.
Elizabeth House
The house is in good interior decorative order and again is well used for church
activities and by community groups.
The P.C.C have given their agreement to replacement of the windows (the existing
are the originals and some are in a very poor state). This will be phased in - in
stages, over three years. We hope to start this in April 2014 but in view of the
problems at the Parish hall with drainage, we want to make sure this has been
sorted out before starting on phase one of the windows.
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The cost of the new windows will not have to come out of PCC funds, the Plant
Committee hope to have sufficient funds from rental income etc. to cover all
expenditure.
As you will see from the accounts the Plant Committee finances are in good order
and thanks to Mike Terry for his excellent expertise.
Finally thanks to Elaine in the Parish Office for all her hard work dealing with the
bookings etc. and for all the additional work dealing with the drainage, she is now a
drainage expert!
Mike Blee – Plant Committee Chairman
POW@Kidz APCM Report for Year ending 2013
Review of the year’s events
Our events have continued again this year. Attendance has been more stable and
equally divided between KS1/KS2. A number of our Youth also attend :KS3
As mentioned before other local churches run Messy Church and Sunday Fundays,
but as yet our Event Calendar remains unique.
Sundays
Following the trial of the Download Service in the latter part of 2012 we started
running this weekly from Jan 2013. As a service it has steadily grown and is
evolving to have its own identity and attendees. Other than the original Pow@kidz
families most of those that come are new to the church. We have met as a
congregation and looked at what worked and what needed tweaking and it certainly
got the thumbs up!! It’s great to report that by Christmas 2013 we were regularly had
over 45 attendees with some weeks hitting over 50. In terms of numbers this puts
Download in an equal footing with other services in the Parish. Download is now a
significant part of the wide range of worship available in this parish.
Volunteer Team helpers
Sundays –Joy Callan, Jennie Cooper, and Hazel and Kasim Sheikh as well as
Chris Maclean our Curate and many of our youth now help on Sundays.
Events -Our Event Team continues to be a united/loyal team who know what’s
needed to make an event work successfully.
Child Protection Officers
Veronica Goodban remains the Child Protection Officer. Veronica does a great job
of keeping us up to date with changes/managing our CRB records.
Pam Williams remains the Children’s Advocate for the parish.
Christingle
Again a number of our children/youth helped with the Service, leading prayers,
readings/handing out service sheets etc. Seth shared a superb message and the
church was at maximum capacity!! (Two next year???) There continues to be a
noticeable number of adult’s only attendees proving the increased popularity of this
service – the timing, as well as our warm and friendly welcome continues to reap
rewards!
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Youth Group
Seth, Myself, Hendy, Ana Lockyear and Chris the curate are currently involved with
the Youth Group. In Sept another bunch of Year 6 children we knew were invited to
join - the thought being that it helps them with the transition to senior school by
encouraging mixing with older children.
Our numbers are not as large as they have been having lost the older boys to St
Georges youth but it continues to be rewarding. Across this year friendships and
support for each other has grown as well as the ability to engage with the prayers.
A number of them went to Secondary Schools in Sept and the support net work in
place was noticeable. This year’s highlights have been the Jazz Tea, a BBQ,
pancakes, watching Films whilst searching for glimmers of God!! The youth band
has developed and continues to grow and singing Praise music with them is
wonderful!!
POW@Tots
Following the success of the Christingle Service at the end of 2012 as well as an
awareness of the number of families that pass through the Parish for Baptism and
an increasing number of young families attending Download for Baptismal
Welcomes and Thanksgivings we decided to start a Toddler group in the late
Autumn. Melanie Maclean, Sue Case and myself mix with the parents and
children/babies whilst Ana Lockyear organises a craft and Brenda Ruddock West
and Joan Harlow share the refreshments between them. As a church group we do
mention God and read stories from the Teddy Horlsey series about the bear who
likes to go to church – the craft is themed around the story!.. We play, we sing, we
eat fruit and cake, we drink tea and we support!! So far we have over 14 families on
the books with average attendance being 8 plus… if honest with toddlers, babies,
parents and toys the room is almost at capacity.. We have two families going
forward for baptism as a result of coming and one mum who says this group has
helped her life get better.. alleluia indeed!!
It’s been another amazingly blessed and rewarding year. The Download Service,
Our Events, Pow@tots and Youth Group provide a wide spectrum of opportunities
for families of all ages and young people to engage with.
It is demanding, busy, and challenging.
It continues to amaze me that we do so much in the Parish with so few helpers!
Let’s continue to pray for New life/New helpers and New members to add to our
growing church family.
Jennie Cooper – PoW@Kidz Co-ordinator
Deanery Synod
It has been an interesting and varied year on the local synod. Time was spent on
the way parish quotas are calculated and we have begun a process by which we
might change the method we at present use. At the last meeting “Bring and Share”
was the main item on the agenda.
Members were split into small groups and, lists were made containing ways by
which we, as parishes, could help one another and share ideas and skills. Our
Deanery Mission Plan for 2013-15 has been referred to during the year to ensure
that the aims and objectives therein are being addressed.
Paul Henderson
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Pastoral Committee
The Pastoral team continues to flourish. Encouraged by Jennie Cooper we have
introduced “Pastry & Prayer” at Elizabeth House, every Thursday at 11am, and it
has proved to be a success. Many thanks to those who help to make is so, whether
it be baking the cakes or helping to serve the goodies! Also, a toddlers group has
been set up on Mondays and this has also proved to be a very welcome addition to
life in the parish.
We continue to visit care homes and individuals in their own homes. Every year in
May, a special service is held at St. Mary’s church, usually on a Saturday morning
for the bereaved who have lost loved ones during the past twelve months. This year
it will be on Saturday, 10th May.
During March, a course about the effected of Dementia has been taking place at
Elizabeth house and members of the committee have been in attendance.
Paul Henderson
Annual Report on Music and the Choir (2014)
St. Mary’s is fortunate in having a good deal of musical talent amongst its
congregation, including a number of competent singers in the Choir, skilled
instrumentalists who lead the “Download” service, and organists (notably Leo
Fosdyke) to play at both St. Saviours and St. Mary’s.
There are currently eighteen members of the Church choir, five of whom have joined
since August 2013. We sing on a regular basis at the 9.30 service at St. Mary’s,
and also enjoy participating in the 3rd Sunday evensong at St. Saviours. The Choir
always welcomes new members, particularly sopranos at the present time. As
choirmaster, I feel that our main role is to help the congregation participate in the
music with confidence. Additionally we sing a variety of anthems as well as we can
in the hope that what we do will make the experience of being in church a more
uplifting experience. I wish to broaden the choir’s repertoire to include both the wellloved traditional pieces, but also exploring other forms of Christian music.
We practice on a Friday evening between 7.30 and 9.00 at Elizabeth house, and
also for half an hour before the Sunday morning service.
The Choir enjoyed leading the carol services at both St. Mary’s and St. Saviours,
and are hoping to lead the Good Friday Devotional, and maybe have an Advent
carol service this year. We attended the RSCM choir festival at Canterbury
Cathedral last October, and plan to make this an annual event. We are also thinking
of giving a concert in aid of Church funds, perhaps in the autumn.
Chris Lockyer - Choirmaster
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Friends Report 2013
We have been lucky to recruit Chris Maclean and Sue Hackett on to the Friends
Committee and we organised two very successful social and fund-raising evenings
in 2013.
The Quiz and talk by Amanda Cottrell plus a delightful performance by the Downs
School Choir raised £1260 – this is on top of annual subscriptions of over £1000.
We were able to help with repair work to the tune of £1063 and ended the year with
approximately £8500 in the Bank, some of which will cover commitments with regard
to repairs for 2014.
Maureen Fitch
The Downs School Annual Report to APCM
The school continues to gain support from Rev. Seth and his team. Regular visits to
class to lead worship and discussion are ever popular with our children. The
lunchtime Bible group “The Lighthouse” is a valuable addition to the club
opportunities offered to the children.
The school has had some good results this year, especially in Key Stage One.
Everyone has worked hard to achieve these results. Our current Year 6 are working
well and are on track to exceed the results of July 2013. I am indeed hoping that this
prediction is accurate, as we anticipate another Ofsted inspection during 2014!
We have noticed over the past few years a growing number of families who require
support. In these difficult economic times, more and more families are seeking
support for the most basic of commodities – food. We are pleased that we are
participating in the Deal Food Bank scheme and that a significant number of our
families do make regular donations.
The sudden death of Mrs Wendy Pilgrim (our former headteacher) was indeed a
shock. She was a formidable lady, but one with a kind heart. Her memorial service
(held at Capel) was well attended by many ex-teachers from The Downs and
previous headteachers from local schools. It made us all realise how precious life is
and how we must make the most of every day.
Our federation with Northbourne CEP is going well. We have many joint activities
and the teachers liaise on a weekly basis. It has been good to welcome Rev. David
Ridley onto our governing body. We are also delighted that Rev. Seyan Tills has
joined us (Walmer Baptist Church), as he has a very long connection to The Downs.
(Pupil/caretaker/governor).
School life is very busy and in the current political climate, it can at times be
uncertain. However, the joy of watching children grow and learn never diminishes.
Sadly, time passes too quickly and I am constantly being reminded that some of my
first children when I came here are now in their 20’s and I could soon find myself
looking at second generation pupils! A scary thought.
C.Karunaratna
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Statement of Financial Activities
For the year ended 31 December 2013
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Funds
Funds
Funds
Note
£
£
£
TOTAL FUNDS
2013
2012
£
£
Incoming Resources
Voluntary Income
Activities for generating funds
Income from investments
Church activities
Other incoming resources
2(a)
2(b)
2(c)
2(d)
2(e)
Total Incoming Resources
96,416
29,033
130
17,337
6,677
2,405
1,503
87
149,593
3,995
0
98,821
30,536
217
17,337
6,677
94,988
36,159
238
11,124
6,437
153,588
148,946
552
1,489
140,247
80
5,044
83
1,110
149,552
80
1,472
Resources Expended
Cost of generating voluntary income
Fund-raising trading costs
Church activities
Governance Costs
Support costs
3(b)
3(c)
3(a)
Total Resources used
Net Incoming/(Outgoing) Resources
(Before other recognised gains & losses)
Recognised Gains/(Losses) on Investment Assets
on Revaluation
Transfers Between Funds
In
Out
Net Movement in Funds
253
1,489
138,025
80
5,044
2,222
144,638
2,475
0
147,113
152,297
4,955
1,520
0
6,475
(-3,351)
560
560
4(b)
7
5,435
(-5,435)
4,955
1,520
560
7,035
(-3,351)
Balances Brought Forward at 1 January 2013
178,116
14,977
2,457
1,195,550
198,901
Balances Carried Forward at 31 December 2013
183,071
16,497
3,017
202,585
195,550
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The notes on the following pages form part of these acccounts
Walmer Parochial Church Council
Balance Sheet
At 31 December
Er2011
2013
Note
£
Unrestricted
2013
£
Restricted
160,000
0
£
Endowment
£
Total
2012
£
Total
Fixed Assets
Tangible fixed assets
Investment assets
4(a)
4(b)
0
160,000
160,000
3,017
3,017
2,457
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160,000
3,017
163,017
162,457
Current Assets
Debtors
Short term deposits
Cash at bank and
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hand
5
8,469
0
0
8,469
2,741
2,056
10,211
0
12,267
10,970
15,098
6,286
0
21,384
19,971
__________________________________________________________
25,623
16,497
0
42,120
33,682
Liabilities:Amounts falling due in one year
Creditors – amounts falling due in one year
6
2,552
0
0
2,552
-589
__________________________________________________________
Net Current Assets
23,071
16,497
0
39,568
33,093
__________________________________________________________
Total Net Assets
183,071
16,497
3,017
202,585
195,550
__________________________________________________________
Parish Funds
Unrestricted
Restricted
Endowment
183,071
0
0
183,071
178,116
0
16,497
0
16,497
14,977
0
0
3,017
3,017
2,457
__________________________________________________________
183,071
16,497
3,017
202,585
195,550
__________________________________________________________
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urch Council onn 426
17thFebruary
March 2014
Approved by the
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2011 and signed on its behalf by
The Revd Seth Cooper (Chairman)
L Aldridge (Treasurer)
J J Swallow (Church Warden)
urch Warden)
Warden)
T J Sharp ( Church
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Walmer Parochial Church Council
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2013
1. Accounting Policies
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations
2006 together with applicable accounting standards and the SORP 2005.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for the
valuation of investment assets, which are shown at market value. The financial statements include all
transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the
accounts of church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body or those that are informal
gatherings of church members.
Funds
Endowment funds are funds, the capital of which must be maintained; only income arising from
investment of the endowment may be used either as restricted or unrestricted funds depending upon
the purpose for which the endowment was established.
Restricted funds represent (a) income from trusts or endowments which may be expended only on
those restricted objects provided in the terms of the trust or bequest, and (b) donations or grants
received for a specific object or invited by the PCC for a specific object. The funds may only be
expended on the specific object for which they were given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end
of the year must be carried forward as a balance on that fund. The PCC does not usually invest
separately for each fund. Where there is no separate investment, interest is apportioned to individual
funds on an average balance basis.
Unrestricted funds are general funds, which can be used for PCC ordinary purposes.
Incoming resources
Planned giving, collections and donations are recognised when received. Tax refunds are recognised
when the incoming resource to which they relate is received. Grants and legacies are accounted for
when the PCC is legally entitled to the amounts due. Dividends are accounted for when receivable,
interest is accrued. All other income resources are accounted for gross.
Resources expended
Grants
Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over or when awarded, if that award creates a
binding or constructive obligation on the PCC. The diocesan parish share is accounted for when due.
Amounts received specifically for mission are dealt with as restricted funds. All other expenditure is
generally recognised when it is incurred and accounted for gross.
Fixed assets
Consecrated and beneficed property is not included in the accounts in accordance with s.96(2)(a) of
the Charities Act 1993.
Movable church furnishings held by the Vicar and Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC, and
which require a faculty for disposal are inalienable property, listed in the church’s inventory, which
can be inspected (at any reasonable time). For anything acquired prior to 2000 there is insufficient
cost information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the financial statements.
Subsequently no individual item has cost more than £1,000 so all such expenditure has been written
off when incurred.
Investments are valued at market value at 31 December.
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Walmer Parochial Church Council
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2013
INCOMING RESOURCES
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Note
£
£
Endowmnt
Funds
£
TOTAL
2013
£
TOTAL
2012
£
52,343
13,270
8,167
6,000
266
815
9,999
7,961
98,821
57,671
10,642
7,958
1,200
225
661
9,125
7,506
94,988
924
924
17,978
99
942
3,394
5,696
1,283
6,707
14,869
329
175
6,203
5,696
897
36,159
Voluntary income
Planned giving:
Envelopes and Standing Orders
Tax recoverable
Collections (open plate)
Legacies
POW@Kidz
Downs Bibles
Non recurring Grants etc.
Donations,appeals, flowers St Mary, etc
(11)
52,343
13,097
8,167
173
6,000
266
815
(12)
9,999
6,544
96,416
1,417
2,405
Activities for generating funds
Magazine Adverts
Hall Miscellaneous income
Hall and Elizabeth House Lettings
Waste Paper
Fund Raising
Summer Fayre
Rents
Friends Activities
(14)
29,033
1,503
1,503
17,978
99
942
3,394
5,696
1,503
30,536
87
87
217
217
238
238
980
750
14,336
51
303
373
544
695
590
7,729
912
229
349
620
17,337
11,124
1,316
651
3,270
1,440
4,401
196
400
1,440
Income from investments
Dividends/Interest
(10)
130
130
Income from church activities
Use of church buildings
(13)
980
750
14,336
51
303
373
544
-
Organ Fund
Fees
Sunday Lunches
Courses
St. Mary's Coffee
Magazine Sales
17,337
-
-
Other incoming resources
Fees from Canterbury
Refunds
Insurance Claims
Area Dean
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
1,316
651
3,270
1,440
6,677
-
6,677
6,437
149,593
3,995
148,106
148,946
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Walmer Parochial Church Council
Notes to the Financial Statements (cnt'd)
For the year ended 31 December 2013
Resources Expended
Endowmnt
Funds
£
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Note
£
£
TOTAL
2013
£
TOTAL
2012
£
1,184
4,677
890
3,580
725
5,942
706
9,692
74,245
235
55
919
6,279
6,216
420
762
1,197
4,306
1,216
3,300
750
5,054
1,018
9,507
74,365
693
12
1,465
10,416
4,401
420
178
2,222 -
11,252
10,947
8
462
296
302
453
140,247
21,000
8,927
34
364
121
292
496
149,552
253
253 -
253
253
83
83
1,069
117
303
1,489 -
1,090
20
-
1,069
117
303
1,489
80
80 -
-
80
80
80
80
4,233
526
285
947
180
345
Church activities
Donations to Charities
Clergy Allowances
Upkeep of services
Organist's Fees
Assistant Clergy & Staff
Heat, Light, Water
Repairs - Furn. Fits. Prop.
Insurance
Parish Share
POW@Kidz
Youth Group
Organ Tuning & Reps.
Major Repairs & Redecoration
Fees to Canterbury
Upkeep of Church Yards
St Mary's Flowers
St Saviour's Flowers
St Saviour's Coffee
Plant Committee Expenses
Office Admin
Magazine Expenses
Courses - Expenses
Training & Mission
Web Site
Bank Charges
25
4,677
890
3,580
725
5,942
706
9,392
74,245
235
55
919
5,516
6,216
420
762
(15)
11,252
10,947
8
462
296
302
453
138,025
1,159
300
763
Generation of voluntary income
Friends Expenses
_____
-
Fund-raising costs
Summer Fayre
Other Fund raising events
Visits - Expenses
1,110
Governance costs
Sandwich Deanery
Other resources expended
Support Costs
Refunds - Fees
Gifts
Adjustments
Total Resources Expended
4,233
526
285
5,044
-
5,044
1,472
144,638
2,475 -
141,631
152,297
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Parochial Church Council of Walmer
Notes to the Financial Statements (cnt'd)
For the year ended 31 December 2013
Freehold land
and buildings
£
Fixed Assets
Tangible
Actual/Deemed Cost
Net Book Value
At 1 January 2013
Additions
Dis pos als
160,000
0
0
At 31 December 2013
160,000
At 31 December 2013
160,000
At 31 December 2013
160,000
The freehold land and buildings comprise Elizabeth House, 32 St. Mary's Road, Walmer and Parish Hall,
Dover Road, Walmer. For accounting purposes the historical costs of these properties are deemmed to
be - Elizabeth House, £120,000. its Purchase Price, and the Parish Hall, £40,000. its 1996 valuation these figures have not been updated.
The P.C.C. believes that the present market values of these premises is in excess of the figures quoted.
(Market values are not required for accounting purposes).
2013
Investments
(Endowment)
£
Movement in the year:
Market value – 1 January 2013
2,457
Net (los s ) on annual revaluation
560
Market value – 31 December 2013
3,017
Holding at 31 December 2013
238 s hares in the CBF Church of England Inves tment Fund (Book Value £200)
2013
£
2012
£
4,633
3,836
2,741
8,469
2,741
2,552
589
592
589
Debtors
Debtors - Gift Aid (Income Tax recoverable)
Prepayments & accrued income
Liabilities
Amounts falling due in one year (unres tricted funds )
Accruals of utility and other cos ts
Creditors
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Parochial Church Council of Walmer
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2013
7 RESTRICTED FUNDS
The restricted funds comprise St. Saviours account; Flower Fund; Fabric Fund; St. Saviours
Decoration and Blessed Mary of Walmer. The Endowment Fund(8 Herschell Road East) requires income
to be spent on maintaining the church yard.
Fund movements
Balance at
01/01/2013
£
St. Saviour's Account
Flower Fund
Fabric Fund
St. Saviour's Decoration
Friends
Downs Bibles
Blessed Mary of Walmer
Madagascar
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
8 Analysis of Net Assets
by fund
(07D)
(08D)
(09D)
(12D)
Incoming Resources
Transfer to Balance at
Resources Expended General Funds 31/12/2013
£
£
£
291
1,029
988
1,661
7,058
231
3,358
361
6
1
6
2,836
815
1
330
14,977
3,995
(General)
(13D)
(General)
Balance at
01/01/2013
£
(-500)
291
1,035
989
1,667
8,578
387
3,359
191
(-2,475)
16,497
Incoming Resources
Resources Expended
£
£
Transfer to Balance at
General Funds 31/12/2013
£
(-1,316)
(-659)
General Funds
Plant Committee
Magazine
175,240
2,669
207
121,781 (-127,096)
20,862 (-12,052)
1,468
(-8)
Fund balance
178,116
144,111 (-139,156)
4,200
(-3,000)
(-1,200)
Notes
(10) Interest from the Friends and Plant Committees are included
(11) The Restricted element is attributable to the Friends
(12) The Restricted element includes Donations made to the Friends
(13) This figure is derived from donations given for the use of the churches in respect of the choir, bells, heating etc.
(14) This figure includes rent paid to the Plant Committee
(15) Plant Committee insurance is included in this figure
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174,125
8,479
467
170,882
Independent Examiner’s Report to Walmer P.C.C.
This report on the financial statements of the PCC for the year ending 31
December 2013, which are set out on pages 14 to 20, is in respect of an
examination carried out in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations
2006 (‘the Regulations’) and the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
Respective responsibilities of the PCC and the examiner
As members of the PCC you are responsible for the preparation of the financial
statements; you consider that the audit requirement of the Regulations and
section 144(2) of the 2011 Act does not apply. It is our responsibility to issue this
report on those financial statements in accordance with the terms of the
Regulations.
Basis of this report
Our examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions
given by the Charity Commission and to be found in the Church guidance, 2006
edition. That examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by
the PCC and a comparison of the accounts with those records. It also includes
considering any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements and
seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning such matters. The
procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required
in an audit, and consequently we do not express an audit opinion on the view
given by the accounts.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention:
which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the
requirements

to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011
Act; and

to prepare financial statements, which accord with the accounting
records and comply with the requirements of the 2011 Act and the Regulations
have not been met; or to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in
order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
SPAIN BROTHERS & CO
Chartered Accountants
Westgate House
St. Dunstan’s Street
Canterbury
CT2 8AE
Date:
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