St. Eval Parochial Church Council Annual Report and Financial Statements Year ended 31st December 2019

Incumbent The Reverend Helen Baber Curate, The Reverend Tess Lowe

PCC members who have served from 1st January 2019 until the date this report was approved are:

Rector The Reverend Helen Baber: Chairman Deputy Chair (Lay) Mrs. Joanna Scoffham

Churchwardens: Mrs. Susan Martin (Until November 2019) Mrs. Rosalie Moncaster

Treasurer & Mr. Christopher Moncaster Gift Aid Officer Health and Safety Mr Christopher Moncaster Safeguarding Mrs Joanna Scoffham (Children) Secretary Mrs Susan Martin Electoral Roll Officer Mrs. Sandra Backway Elected Members Mrs. Sandra Backway (Co-opted) Mrs. Pat Kent Mrs. Gillian Lovegrove Mrs. Vera Martyn (until 7th April 2019) Mrs. Shirley Osborne (Gate Keeper) Mrs. Joanna Scoffham Mr. Richard Wilson 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 met four times during the year.

St. Eval PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent in promoting the whole mission of the church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical in the ecclesiastical parish. It also has maintenance responsibilities for the church, churchyard, church room, toilet block and grounds. The Parochial Church Council (PCC) is a charity excepted from registration with the Charity Commission.

The church is part of the Diocese of within the Church of and is one of the four churches in the Lann Pydar Benefice. The other Parishes are St. Columb Major, St. Ervan and St. Mawgan-in-Pydar. The Parish Office, which is shared with the other 3 churches within the benefice, has now been relocated to the Rectory in .

The church is situated within the perimeters of the old St. Eval Aerodrome with the closest village community a mile away. There remain important links with the Royal Air Force as the church has been adopted as the spiritual home of the RAF Coastal Command and Maritime Air Association (CCMAA). The RAF Coastal Command Association has now been disbanded.

Review of the year.

The pattern for our services remains as in previous years

1st Sunday Evensong at 6pm, 2nd Sunday Holy Communion at 6pm, 3rd Sunday All Age Worship at 10am, 4th Sunday Holy Communion at 6pm. On the 5th Sunday a Benefice Service is held in one of the four Churches.

St Eval hosts a Benefice service of Holy Communion every Tuesday at 9.30am followed by coffee, with an average attendance of 10.

For those unable to attend Church, some members of our PCC are part of the team within the Benefice who take Communion to their homes. During the summer months, Evening Prayer was said in the Church on the third Thursday of each month at 6.0pm.

We continue to have an All Age Service on the 3rd Sunday of the month at 10am. This is taken by our Worship Leader, Ros Adams, but despite her providing an excellent service we struggle to attract many families. The exception was the Christingle service where we had a congregation of 60.

During Lent members of the congregation joined with others from the Benefice and Deanery and completed some of the more southerly walks in Nigel Marns` book, A Cornish Celtic Way. During Holy week the walks chosen were those mainly within our Benefice boundaries. Later in the year walks further afield were undertaken.

The Battle of Britain service on Sunday on 15th September was attended by a congregation of 94. Harvest Festival with a sale of goods was held on the 6th October with a congregation of 32 The Service of Remembrance held on Sunday 10th November attracted a congregation of 180 The Benefice Advent Carol Service on Sunday 1st December had a congregation of 42

Several members of the congregation are involved in Benefice activities including Open the Book, Messy Church and Chill and Chat Our Open the Book teams are drawn from the four parishes of the Benefice including some members of the Methodist Church. They visit St Columb Academy and School on a Monday afternoon. The Open the Book programme has a three-year rolling cycle, and we are presently in our eleventh year delivering the Year Two programme for the fourth time. The eldest children when we started will now have left university!

Electoral Roll.

There are 28 members on the roll. This is a reduction of 22% since the previous electoral roll.

Outreach and Fund Raising

Our main fundraising event of the year was our annual Flower Festival. This took place over 3 days in June and the theme was ‘Nursery Rhymes’. To date is was our most successful Flower Festival. It was extremely well attended, and people of all ages found it of interest. As usual the refreshments were a hit. It raised a sum of £1664 which together with donations and Gift Aid came to a grand total of £3000. In August we held the opening of the newly refurbished Church Room, incorporating Tower Tours, which proved popular. (Full report elsewhere) We welcomed people with cream teas and home-made cakes. The sun shone and people enjoyed beautiful views from the tower. We raised £240 for Church funds. The weather was not so kind when we hosted an evening in the Church with Ukes in October. They were very entertaining and despite the wind and rain, we had an enjoyable evening and lovely refreshments. Considering the weather was against us, we still managed to raise £146

Other fund-raising events throughout the year were

Monthly Whist drives £590 4 Quiz Nights held in the Merrymoor Inn £500 Bingo Night held in St Merryn £434

A wide range of booklets are also sold in the Church to help raise funds. These include a Guide to St Eval Church, RAF St Eval, The Cross story and From the Air

Church Maintenance

The last of the Quinquennial Inspection’s three most urgent repair works was cleared with the repair to the west door latch and opening mechanism, after which the door was repainted inside and out. The toilet external light was replaced, and the door repainted. A missing roof tile on the west facing roof was replaced, but more were blown off during the winter gales. These have also been replaced. The gales also brought down the guttering on the West side to the vestry and work to repair this is ongoing. After one gale a large quantity of rusty metal fell inside the tower. On inspection it was found that metal brackets holding up the 1st floor level had detreated and posed a risk of further falls landing on bell ringers. A hammer was taken to the rusty metal and all loose material removed. A check was made on the security of the 1st floor beams and it was confirmed that previous work to strengthen the support beams was still good. Problems with the church amplifier were investigated and it was found that the microphones had badly detreated due to damp storage conditions. Two new microphones were purchased and are now stored in the amplifier compartment. The infra-red heater above the West door became detached from the wall due to the supporting bracket rusting away. The heater has been removed and work is in hand to manufacture a new bracket.

Ground Maintenance

The Parish Council have paid for all the upkeep of the both new and old part of the graveyard and the hedges during the year. Earlier in the year, extra work was done by the contractor by spreading soil and filling in the sinking graves, some of which were very badly needing attention. Since the completion of the church room, outside storage units have been made to accommodate wreaths and the soil from the graves and grass cuttings. Holes in the churchyard have appeared, believed to be voles, and have been reported to the pest control man. The contractor who looks after the area around the RAF St Eval memorial stands has continued to keep the grass cut and the memorial clean. Unfortunately, people still drive over this area especially when wet. He also cuts the area where the signs are at the entrance to the church grounds. The grass in the car park area continues to be cut voluntarily.

Safeguarding

The care of disadvantaged and vulnerable persons lies at the heart of the Benefice remit and we encourage everyone to be alert to possible issues as we work with the local surgery, the Churches Child Protection Advisory Service, (known as ‘ThirtyOneEight’), the police and the diocesan safeguarding team. To maintain our awareness of safeguarding our officers undergo training as part of their induction, and this is followed up with additional training over the year. Over the past year some safeguarding concerns have been identified within the Benefice and, with the above bodies, have worked extremely well together to resolve the issues. It is disappointing, and a matter of some concern, that Adult Social Care have not been able to support us in these situations. There have been no instances where Child Protection procedures have had to be instigated. Last November, Bishop Philip held a `Celebrating our Safeguarding Co-ordinators` occasion. In the Bishop’s sermon he identified God as the first Safeguarding Coordinator, so we have quite a lot to live up to. We reflected on the work we do with a short service of thanksgiving and some social time with the Bishop and each other.

Rector’s report

I have great faith that we will do what God requires of us. We are rich in the gifts God gives each of us, and it is up to us to use these gifts, in order to grow God’s Kingdom, here, in Lann Pydar. As I pointed out in last year’s report, there may be fewer of us, and resources may be scarcer, but let us value these gifts and use them wisely.

Being a rector to four busy parishes in one benefice has its challenges and limitations. In traditional rural parishes, congregations expect to ‘see the Rector’, especially on high days and holidays; but, in multi- parish ministry, this just isn’t possible. We are very lucky to have a gifted team and the willing support to ensure that we can worship in every one of our churches every Sunday. I cannot always be there, but please value those who are: they are not ‘standing in’ for the Rector; each is a valued member of our worship team.

Communication is vital for a benefice to run smoothly: the more we communicate, the more we understand each other, and so the more we grow together as one body in Christ. The Benefice Committee meets four times a year ahead of our PCC meetings: this is the committee that communicates Benefice matters to the individual PCCs. On the whole, communication is improving; messages seem to be getting through and actions are taken in a more effective way. The Church of England is making it easier for benefices like ours to work together, especially where business affects the whole benefice. We have made a good start this year. Overall, there has been a real willingness to engage openly with each other across the Benefice. This has led to an increased understanding of each parish’s strengths and challenges, and also of the similarities across the Benefice. Further discussion and growth may lead to some joined-up working and more efficient use of resources.

Communication between parishes and benefices across the Deanery is more challenging. But, beginning the Assisted Ministry Development (AMD) process at a Deanery level will surely address this and our role as part of it.

Over the last year, we have received many visitors: some continue to come regularly; some attend while they are visiting or on holiday; others come in between services and take time to record a comment in our visitors’ books. Most say they feel welcome and enjoy our hospitality. For me, this is key to what we are all about. In small congregations, there is always a risk that ‘doing church’ becomes inward-looking, only meeting the needs of those who regularly attend our churches. Yet, our worship needs to be accessible to all who walk through our doors. I often have conversations about how we can achieve something, or how we can make improvements. We need to keep having these conversations; we need to keep listening to those comments and reaching out. I don’t think church should ever be comfortable; I don’t think we should ever think we’ve got it right. So, keep challenging, keep coming up with new ideas. And I promise I’ll keep listening and encouraging.

As a Benefice, we continue to work with the Oasis Centre, and each church now chooses to donate individually to this, our local charity. Each of our churches supports others charities as well.

Given the change in approach to paying our share of the Mission and Ministry Fund (MMF) to the Diocese, last year led to some rich and sometimes difficult discussions concerning our finances, giving and generosity. I was inspired last year by this piece of scripture, and it has been part of my daily prayer over the last twelve months:

If there is among you anyone in need, a member of your community in any of your towns within the land that the Lord your God is giving you, do not be hard-hearted or tight-fisted towards your needy neighbour. You should rather open your hand, willingly lending enough to meet the need, whatever it may be. Give liberally and be ungrudging when you do so, for on this account the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in all that you undertake. Since there will never cease to be some in need on the earth, I therefore command you, ‘Open your hand to the poor and needy neighbour in your land.’ Deuteronomy 15.7,8,10,11

Last year, we focused on generosity, and Rev Tess Lowe developed a sermon series for our worship team to use as a basis for teaching during services. This challenged many of us. The focus was not to ask everyone to dig deeper and give more money; rather, the idea was to encourage all of us to examine our own hearts and ask ourselves if we are generous people. Generosity of spirit and having a generous heart should always remain a key message. It is, after all, exactly what Jesus asks of all of us who confess his name. Lann Pydar Benefice has had another challenging year. I want to celebrate this, and I pray the next year and the next will also be challenging. Over the past twelve months, there has been much evidence of growth, with little green shoots of energy and hope sprouting all over our Benefice, often in some of the most unexpected places. Some may wither, but many take root and grow. God has plans for our Benefice; we may not know what they look like, but, as long as we stay focused on God, through prayer and love for our neighbour, we are moving in the right direction.

I look forward to the coming year. Whilst hurdles may fall in our way as we continue to walk together, I’m excited by what lies ahead, following Christ and connected through Christ.

Amen…… Rev Helen Baber

Curate’s Report

In the period from last year’s APCM until my ordination as priest in June 2019, I completed my theology degree, led a Lent course based on the movie ‘The Greatest Showman’, fulfilled my IME curacy training obligations, assisted Helen in a couple of school classes, and of course continued to serve as deacon in the usual round of services. During Holy Week before Easter I led an evening service at and Stations of the Cross at St Columb, based on the poetry of Malcolm Guite. I also had the privilege of being a ‘deacon of the oils’ at the annual Chrism mass in Truro cathedral. In April I thoroughly enjoyed performing in the ‘clergy behaving badly’ charity evening and look forward to a sequel in due course. Throughout my curacy I have continued to attend the wonderful Wellbeing café in St Columb Major. In May I assisted with one of their adventures – to Dairyland, and after I was ordained priest in June I began to have the opportunity to preside at their ‘café church’ communion service, which is very well attended and a joyful affair. I’ve also continued to regularly contribute ‘pastoral letters’ to the Town & Country and Dreckly community magazines. Over the second half of 2019 year I have continued to attend deanery chapter meetings and synods and have written many of the reflections required for my continuing training. I have conducted several more funerals, and took my first wedding in the Autumn, followed by my first two baptisms. Several more weddings will follow in the coming months. On the estate where I live, Nansledan in , I have begun assisting the Methodists with their ministry on the estate, in particular their Tuesday evening youth club and their new Open the Book team, though I continue to be part of our own benefice Open the Book team as well. It is important to the diocese that such a large new estate receives Anglican support, and it is a requirement of my curacy that I work with those of other Christian traditions. I have become secretary of the Nansledan Residents’ Association whose role is to encourage and support community building and goodwill on the estate. After being ordained priest, I had the great joy of beginning to preside at many of our regular benefice services both on Sunday and midweek, and the frequency of my preaching went from monthly to once or even twice a week. I have also continued home visiting which can now and often does include home communion when desired, and I have visited parishioners in Treliske hospital. On one occasion I have presided at the Eucharist at St Michael’s in Newquay, and I am on the rota to cover Monday morning Eucharists at Pedna Carne from time to time. I have also led school harvest festival services and assemblies. In October I went on retreat to West Malling Abbey where I had previously been a novice nun for two years. It was a huge joy to return there as an ordained priest, which was my intention when I left there in October 2012. Late in 2019 I set up a new monthly group to study theology and church history which has been meeting in my home and has been well attended by people from all the churches in the benefice. In November I led my first ‘quiet day’ at Angela Butler’s house in Newquay which fifteen souls attended – a fulfilling and thoroughly enjoyable experience which I hope to repeat in due course. Recently I began my most challenging test yet by attempting to learn to ring the bells under the patient tutelage of Phil Tremain. This continues to scare me, even though I am using the very safe training ‘bell’ that doesn’t have a bell. This spring I have been asked by Helen to lead the process for requesting a faculty to reorder the back of St Columb Church to be more suitable for groups such as Messy Church and to make it more welcoming for all visitors and ourselves. I am also working on analysing the questionnaire responses returned by many church members from across the benefice in the last few months. I continue to have a very good relationship with Helen (much credit and gratitude to her for her thoughtful and kind mentoring of my curacy so far) and with all those I have worshiped alongside and ministered with, to and for, over this past year. I am delighted to have been part of this community for the first half of my curacy. This area and its people have become very close to my heart and I look forward to the second half of my curacy (and beyond) with great joy and delight. Thank you all for making this time so fulfilling for me, and I look forward to serving you faithfully for some time to come.

With every blessing ……… Tess.

St Eval Churchroom Project

Before

2 years ago, St Eval Parish Council suggested to St Eval Church PCC that funds were available from REG Denzell Downs, and Wind Farm for projects that would benefit the local community. For many years prior to this St Eval PCC had wanted to upgrade the water supply to the community hall, known as the Churchroom, from the unreliable well supply, to either mains or a borehole. The well would frequently run out of water just in time for the annual Flower Festival! The Churchroom was also in need of renovation and repair and a new roof, so that it could be used to provide the venue for meetings, storage and the preparation and serving of refreshments for the church’s fund-raising events into the foreseeable future. Based on this need the PCC submitted a successful a bid through St Eval PC for the REG Denzell Downs grant and so the project commenced. The first step was the obtaining of planning permission from a very fastidious Council, who this time seemed rather more concerned about the colour of the proposed sand used in the mortar mix detracting from the setting of the main church, than they did some years earlier when their planner supported the erection of a 67m turbine nearby. Once initial planning was approved, we applied for more grants and we were generously supported by the Bedruthan Community Fund, the Maritime Air Trust and the Cornwall Community Foundation Trenouth Solar Fund. We also received very welcome and generous donations from individuals.

The architect’s drawings were provided free by Giles Lovegrove of CDV Architects Ltd. We managed to find a Building Regulations Inspector Alex Gaylard of Assent Building Control who was happy to take on such a small project. Builders are in high demand in this part of Cornwall and we were extremely lucky to have Wayne Yabsley, who is a Master Builder from Engollen, agree to take on the major part of the work above the extension floor slab. He selected the local stone to ensure the very good match between the old and the new external walls and coordinated the work of Graham Barker`s roofing team and Andrew Elderfield the electrician. The initial groundwork’s, footings and floor slab were completed by members of the PCC assisted by Rob Wilcox and Terrance and Trevor Martyn. The project was completed in time for Richard Wilson to refurbish the kitchen and provide it with a much needed water heater, to decorate inside, fit new carpets (supplied at a good price by the Carpet Shop in St Columb) and have Aquasource commission the borehole water supply, for the ladies to takeover and set up shop for the Flower Festival in June. Meanwhile Trevor Martyn completed the landscaping outside.

The project has been completed in the projected time scale and has already met with widespread approval from the ladies! Their delight in more space to prepare the food, kitchen storage, a larger fridge and a continuous supply of hot water has been obvious. The new extension room is large, light and well insulated and will serve many purposes in the years to come. Wayne has done a superb job in blending the old and new and dealing with some tricky technical issues.

The PCC hopes that the Churchroom will be used by community groups beyond the church. Already there is an established “Pilgrims’ Way” across Cornwall that includes St Ervan, St Eval and St Mawgan Churches. Now that the Churchroom has been modernised it could be used for overnight stops. Similarly, it is on offer to youth groups such as the Scouts, Guides and Cubs that might wish to camp on the church meadow but have a facility to fall back on in the event of bad weather. It is also be available for individuals who may want to hold a family or friends` event. Other possibilities include offering it as a “straight from church to reception” venue, together with the meadow and our kitchen and the St Mawgan Eccentric Gentleman marquee team.

The PCC agreed to meet the shortfall of £8,040 between the grants and donations of £30,333 generously provided by individuals and organisations and the expenditure of £38,333. A breakdown of the income and expenditure is detailed below. The project has proved that St Eval Church has the confidence to invest in the future and provide a facility for community use. We remain indebted to the grant providers, individual donations and our local businesses and craftsmen for their contribution to this successful project.

After Church Room Project Income Sue Martin Donation £230.00 One Off Donation £40.00 Warrick Cowling Legacy £2,000.00 Bedruthan Red Hotels £5,000.00 Grantscape Phase 1 £6,000.00 Cornwall Community £4,030.00 Grantscape Phase 2 £9,293.00 Michael Shadbolt (GA) £100.00 RAF Maritime Air Trust £2,000.00 RAF Maritime Air Trust £1,000.00 Mike Shadbolt £100.00 Sue Martin Carpet £500.00 Total Income £30,293.00

Payments Fittings Building Regulations Borehole Roof Cornwall Planning Pre-Application £47.00 £47.00 Cornwall Planning Application £195.00 £195.00 Maps to support Planning App £34.20 £34.20 Aqua Source Borehole Phase 1 £3,244.80 £3,244.80 TH Sandry & Son Spoil removal £864.00 £864.00 T & VA Martyn and Son Digger £307.20 £307.20 Building Regulations £1,008.00 £1,008.00 Block work materials £580.82 £580.82 Cement for Footings £360.00 £360.00 Cement Mixer Hire £31.20 £31.20 Slab Insulation £195.17 £195.17 Slab Concrete and Kitchen £772.80 £772.80 Aqua Source Water Test £150.00 £150.00 Leve Kitchen Floor Compound £60.00 £60.00 Building Material £41.97 £41.97 Flooring Kitchen £102.69 £102.69 Roofer Gary Tait £1,600.00 £1,600.00 Roofer Gary Tate £800.00 £800.00 Blockwork and Walls Wayne Yabsley £4,871.48 £4,871.48 Building Materials £154.78 £154.78 Water Heater £124.99 £124.99 Water pipe fittings £115.75 £115.75 Gary Barker Roofing £9,581.91 £9,581.91 Building Work Wayne Yabsley £4,025.00 £4,025.00 Roof Work Wayn Yabsley £6,246.03 £6,246.03 Carpets £679.00 £679.00 Phase 2 Bore Hole £1,360.80 £1,360.80 Landscaping wood and seed £80.03 £80.03 Elderfield Electrical £625.97 £625.97 Cabinet £72.01 £72.01 Total Expenditure to date £38,332.60 £978.69 £21,616.45 £1,284.20 £4,871.35 £9,581.91 Total Grand Donation Income £30,293.00 Shortfall met by PCC from General Funds £8,039.60

2019 Financial Report by Christopher Moncaster The financial accounts for 2019 include the Independent Examiner’s Report and the 2019 Financial Statement.

Overview of the year

2019 was a busy year for the St Eval PCC accounts, especially so with the completion of the Churchroom Project and the finalising of the associated sub-account. Overall the financial position of the PCC remains strong and whilst there has been a drawdown in the investment funds to meet the refurbishment of the Churchroom and provide liquidity to the operating account the previous concerns over the shortfall between income and expenditure have reduced. Healthy investment returns, a steady income stream based on fundraising, planned-giving and collection, a one-off rebate from the Benefice Account and the welcome reduction in the MMF calling have all helped. The investment valuation at the 31 December 2019 including a reserve of £12,000 was £45,578 and the current account was in credit by £10,330. The PCC should take confidence that its financial position this will enable St Eval Church to sustain its mission well into the next decade.

In 2018 the PCC met its MMF in full but accepted that investments would need to be cashed in at some future date to meet this spend. At the end of the year the operating account held within the Barclays’ current account was in deficit by £2,064. However, the current account also held restricted grants associated with the Church Room Project and so the current account was not overdrawn. As the restricted grant money was drawn down to pay for the Churchroom Project, £19,000 held in CCLA deposit and investment accounts was were cashed in to ensure that the current account and operating account remained in credit. The operating account within current account now stands in credit by £10,330 at the end of 2019 which means that it will not be necessary, except in unforeseen circumstances, to draw down the investment accounts.

Reduced Operating Deficit

In 2017 St Eval Church ended up with an operating deficit of £8,167 and in 2018 the deficit reduced to £3,675. In 2019 the operating income was £25,877 and the operating expenditure excluding Churchroom spend was £24,443 leading to very welcome operating surplus of £1,434. The major factors in this surplus were a reduction in the MMF calling from £20,777 to £17,276 and a £2,000 rebate from the Cluster. The MMF calling will increase in 2020 to £19,150 and we do not expect any further rebates. Therefore, if there are no major changes to our regular income and expenditure, we can expect to slip into an operating deficit in 2020. For the next few years we can expect to manage this deficit in a sustainable way through a draw down in the healthy current account before having to cash in any further CCLA investments.

Income

Aggregated tax efficient planned (Unrestricted and Restricted) was £7,500, very similar to the 2018 figure of £7,640. Other planned giving, collections and donations have increased from £7,083 in 2018 to £8,573 in 2019 (£6,846 in 2017). Tax recovered from Gift Aid donations over the FY 18/19 increased by £823 to £3,845from the previous year. A total of £19,000 was withdrawn from the CCLA deposit and investment accounts to pay for the Churchroom project and top up the current account. Finally, the hard work of the PCC and parishioners in fundraising activities resulted in £3,572 being raised which was a welcome increase over the previous year.( In 2018 a one-off receipt from the final distribution of the Parish News Account of £2,779 resulted in a gross fundraising income of £6,141.) The Tower Tours, Ukulele Evening, Flower Festival along with quiz nights, bingo and whist drives helped achieve the 2019 sum. Note that the income detailed under fundraising does not include donations made during those fundraising events. These are included within the donations total. Income from statutory fees increased to £1,624 from £1,024 and income from trading reduced by £205 to £562.

Routine Expenditure

The PCC met the 2019 MMF calling of £17,276 in full. This remains by far the greatest financial outlay for the PCC. The PCC is expecting MMF to rise in 2020 to £19,150. Other significant expenditure £3,561 towards the regular church running expenses that include insurance and minor repairs. This year a standing order of £20 per month was set up for the Oasis Centre as part of its outreach. Additionally, £612 was provided to charities and bible outreach. St Eval Parish Council has kindly met this cost of maintaining the new churchyard as well as the old church yard.

Expenditure on Infrastructure Work and Quinquennial Report

The Quinquennial Report 2017 concluded that the church building was being maintained to a high standard and that there were no significant structural or other works required. Some minor low-cost remedial work has been required.

Churchroom Project

A separate report on the Churchroom Project and accounts are included elsewhere in this annual report. A total of £38,253 was spent on the project of which £30,393 was donated by individuals and grant organisations. The PCC agreed to meet the shortfall of £8,040 from the PCC’s operating account.

Investment Accounts and Reserves

The PCC holds CBF Church of England investments funds. These are administered by the CCLA Fund Managers. In addition to these share-based funds the PCC also holds a CBF Church of England deposit account into which dividends from the share accounts are credited. Overall £19,000 was drawn down from these accounts to keep the operating account in liquidity and to also meet the final costs of the Churchroom Project that could not be met by restricted donations and grants. Despite the concerns over Brexit the amounts held in these accounts at the end of the year were only £10,707 less than the previous year at £45,578 despite the £19,000 drawdown. In effect the underlying investments held with CCLA therefore produced a creditable return of £8,293. This return was very welcome and has significantly improved the financial sustainability of the PCC.

Paying MMF in 2019

The PCC fully recognise the financial pressure the Diocese is under, particularly given that many other PCCs are unable to meet their MMF obligations. It is recognised that this pressure may require the Diocese to draw down its central reserves. St Eval PCC has demonstrated its commitment to meeting its MMF calling in full for 2019. Looking ahead to 2020 the PCC will retain the current MMF standing order of £1,263 per month with a view to agreeing in their final meeting of 2020, when the overall situation for the year is known and it is prudent to do so, for a single top-up payment to be made so as to meet the 2020 of £19,150 calling to be met in full. This policy will, on current expenditure and income rates, still result in a drawdown in the operating account but will not require the CCLA accounts to be drawn down.

Outlook

Both the short and long term look challenging but less so than in 2017 and 2018. Our operating account has sufficient funds to cover the next few years without the need to draw down into the healthy CCLA investment accounts. Our Church Room Project has received very generous grants and donations. The PCC’s fundraising efforts and donations through planned giving and collections remain vital to our future. The refurbished Church Room will be a key asset in our future fundraising efforts and outreach. Our Rector and supporting clergy continue to provide the pastoral leadership and encouragement enabling the PCC to maintain the mission of St Eval Church.

Mandatory Statements

Structure, governance and management St Eval PCC is a corporate body established by the Church of England. The PCC operates under the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure and is excepted by order from registering with the Charity Commission. The election of PCC members is governed by and set out in the Church Representation Rules.

‘Fit and Proper Persons’ The 2011 Finance Act requires charities to ensure that their trustees and those within the charity with significant responsibilities are ‘fit and proper persons’. The appropriate forms have been completed by PCC members and others confirming their acceptability and are retained by the Secretary.

Funds held as Custodian Trustees on behalf of others The PCC does not act as a custodian trustee for the assets of any other charity Reference and administrative information

The names and address of bankers, legal and other advisers to the PCC, and of the independent examiner:

Banker: Barclays, Leicester, LE87 2BB

Independent Examiner: Mr S G Hawkey FCA Whitakers Chartered Accountants 5/7 Berry road Newquay Cornwall TR71AD

Compiled on behalf of the PCC by Gillian Lovegrove

Approved by the PCC and signed on their behalf by the Reverend Helen Baber Rector Lannpydar Benefice

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