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Norwich Cathedral Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 NORWICH CATHEDRAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2020 NORWICH CATHEDRAL THE CORPORATE BODY OF THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF THE HOLY AND UNDIVIDED TRINITY OF NORWICH Governed by a Constitution and Statutes dated 16 November 2001 (with amendments 24 January 2014) made under the Cathedrals Measure 1999. LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION CHAPTER The Very Revd Dr Jane Hedges - Dean The Revd Canon Dr Peter Doll - Canon Librarian, Vice Dean and Canon Custos The Revd Canon Andrew Bryant - Canon for Mission and Pastoral Care The Revd Canon Aidan Platten - Canon Precentor The Reverend Canon Keith James – Canon Treasurer Lay Canon Mary Rudd Lay Canon William Armstrong Lay Canon Lucy Heywood The Venerable Ian Bentley CHAPTER STEWARD Mr Neil Parsons The Chapter Office 65 The Close Norwich NR1 4DH SURVEYOR TO THE FABRIC Mr Henry Freeland ARCHAEOLOGIST Dr Roland Harris MASTER OF THE MUSIC Mr Ashley Grote Page 1 NORWICH CATHEDRAL FINANCE COMMITTEE The Very Revd Dr Jane Hedges - Dean (Chairman) The Revd Canon Andrew Bryant - Canon for Mission and Pastoral Care The Revd Canon Dr Peter Doll - Canon Librarian, Vice Dean and Canon Custos The Revd Canon Aidan Platten - Canon Precentor Lay Canon Mary Rudd Mr Neil Parsons - Chapter Steward Mr Tobias Wilson (to 31 December 2019) Mr Luke Stone (to 6 June 2020) Mr Chris Yeates Mrs Christina Sadler (from 6 July 2020) THE FABRIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE Dr Julian Litten - Chairman The Right Reverend Graeme Knowles Mr John Maine Ms Man-Yee Liu Ms Nicola Johnson Mr Neil Birdsall Mr Stephen Heywood The Reverend Canon Dr Nicholas Thistlethwaite AUDITORS ARCHITECTS MANAGING AGENTS MA Partners Audit LLP Freeland, Rees, Roberts Savills Statutory Auditors 25 City Road Lawrence House 7 The Close Cambridge 5 St Andrew's Hill Norwich CB1 1BD Norwich NR1 4DJ NR2 1AD BANKERS SOLICITORS STOCKBROKERS Barclays Bank Plc Howes Percival LLP Barratt & Cooke 5/7 Red Lion Street Flint Buildings 5 Opie Street Norwich 1 Bedding Lane Norwich NR1 3QH Norwich NR1 3DW NR3 1RG Page 2 NORWICH CATHEDRAL ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CHAPTER FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2020 The Chapter submits its annual report and the audited accounts for the year ended 31 March 2020. Aims and Objectives Our guiding Benedictine principles of worship, learning and hospitality inform all that we do: Norwich Cathedral is a Christian presence at the heart of Norfolk A place where all are welcome A place to share learning A place to grow in holiness Structure, Governance and Management Structure Governance of the Cathedral continues under the direction of the Chapter, comprising the Dean (who takes the Chair), four residentiary members of the Chapter, one Honorary Canon, and three Lay Canons. The senior residentiary clergy team work with the Dean; a Canon each being responsible for one area of the Cathedral’s founding Benedictine principles of Worship, Education and Hospitality. The Cathedrals Measure 1999 requires that it shall be the duty of the Chapter to direct and oversee the administration of the affairs of the Cathedral and, in particular, to: • Order the worship and promote the mission of the Cathedral • Formulate, after consultation with the Bishop, proposals in connection with the general direction and mission of the Cathedral and submit to the Council for its advice • Prepare an annual budget for the Cathedral • Submit to the Council the Annual Report and Audited Accounts prepared by the Chapter and such other reports as may be requested by the Council on any matter concerning the Cathedral • Submit to the College of Canons the Annual Report and Audited Accounts prepared as aforesaid • Keep under review the Constitution and Statutes of the Cathedral and submit any proposals for their revision to the Council • Manage all property vested in the Cathedral and the income accruing from it and, in particular, ensure that necessary repairs and maintenance in respect of the Cathedral and its contents and other buildings and monuments are carried out, and • Perform other such functions as may be prescribed. The Chapter is also responsible, under the requirements laid down by the Church Commissioners under the powers given 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 connected entities • Stating that they have complied in all material respects with the guidelines 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 with reasonable accuracy at any time • Safeguarding the assets of the Cathedral and taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Page 3 NORWICH CATHEDRAL ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CHAPTER FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2020 The Relationship between the Cathedral and the Diocese The Cathedral is the Bishop's Church and the principal base for his mission and ministry. Every day, throughout the year, prayers are offered in the Cathedral for each Parish in the Diocese, its clergy, office holders and parishioners. The Cathedral provides the venue and musical support for a number of Diocesan services, such as ordinations, licensing ceremonies and confirmations as well as other major events. The Dean is a member of the Bishop's Staff, where the Cathedral is a regular standing agenda item. Links between the Cathedral and Diocese are also strengthened by Lay Canon Richard Butler, Diocesan Secretary, and Mr Bill Husselby, Chairman of the Diocesan Board of Finance, being members of the Cathedral Council. The Venerable Ian Bentley, Archdeacon of Lynn is a member of Chapter representing the College of Canons. The Dean and the Bishop meet monthly so that there is an ongoing dialogue between the Cathedral and the Diocese. The Bishop also meets informally with the Chapter two or three times each year, which provides a useful reference point and good point of communication. On Saturday 9 November 2019, the Right Revd Graham Usher was enthroned as the 72nd Bishop of Norwich. This magnificent service was attended by a congregation of over 1500 people from across the Diocese and from the Diocese of Worcester where Bishop Graham had been the Suffragon Bishop of Dudley. The Revd Canon Keith James serves as Canon Treasurer (0.2 FTE) and Continuing Ministerial Development Officer (0.8 FTE). This joint appointment is another tangible way of co-operative working. The Chapter also offer a studio flat in Blickling Court for Curates on Placement at the Cathedral and for Diocesan Clergy to spend time at the Cathedral and to join in the daily pattern of worship. Members of Chapter seek to be a resource to the Diocese and during the past year have assisted both deaneries and parishes by helping lead Lent courses, giving talks, offering training, and running quiet days both out in the Diocese and in the Cathedral, as well as being involved with the work streams of the Diocesan Mission Strategy. Individual clergy also consult members of Chapter for advice and guidance both in the development of their own vocations or on particular aspects of their ministries. This is in addition to preaching engagements and assistance with cover for parishes in vacancy. The Cathedral Library and work of the Norwich Centre for Christian Learning (NCCL) offers courses exploring aspects of faith including biblical studies, spirituality, church history and doctrine. The Library is available for all who wish to use it. The Chapter has responsibility for insuring and maintaining the Chancels of twenty-five Parish Churches within the Diocese and one in the Diocese of Ely. Some are held in conjunction with the PCC, resulting in a full-time equivalent responsibility of 19.33. Chapter has always taken this responsibility seriously, reviewing Quinquennial Inspection reports and accruing a Chancel Repair Liability Fund to undertake necessary repairs. Whilst legal responsibility for this still remains with the Chapter, from 1st January 2019 the Church Commissioners agreed to fund this work in full. Some of these parishes are linked to patronage rights involving the Dean and Chapter. The Dean and Chapter take an active interest in their patronage responsibilities and a member of Chapter is always involved with the interview process and attends the Licensing and Induction Service of the appointed priest. The Bishop of Norwich as Visitor to the All Hallows Community in the Diocese, invited the Canon for Mission and Pastoral Care to explore a way forward with the Community. In August 2018, the Community took the decision to be a dispersed order. During the course of the last year, the Canon for Mission and Pastoral Care has been active in deciding the future of the Community’s buildings. A Dragon’s-Den-style event to find a new occupier for the former buildings was held and in September 2019, the Community was delighted to announce that the convent would become the home of a new religious community, retreat centre and prayer space for young people. Page 4 NORWICH CATHEDRAL ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CHAPTER FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2020 Governance and Management The Chapter meets monthly and at each meeting it receives a report from a Head of Department on their particular area of responsibility. The Chapter holds a monthly meeting with the Cathedral Architect. The Finance and Property Committees meet on at least nine occasions each year with the Dean as chair of both committees.
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