THE PARISH OF BRAMLEY IN THE DIOCESE OF LEEDS

To engage with the people of Bramley;

to share God's love for them, through worship, friendship, learning and service.

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BRAMLEY PARISH: ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

for the year ended 31 December 2017

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Reports

Bramley Parochial Church Council – Background and Members

Rector’s Remarks

PCC Secretary’s Report

Deanery Synod

Churches Together around Leeds 13

Safeguarding

Fabric Report

Use of our Buildings by the Community

Christening Team

St Peter’s Bell-ringers

Mothers’ Union

Spring of Prayer

Social Club

Youth Club

Bramley Parish Theatre Players

Class Act

Financial Matters

Treasurer’s Report

Accounts

Statement of Financial Activities

Balance Sheet

Notes to Financial Statements

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BRAMLEY PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL

Parish Church: St Peter’s Church, Hough Lane, Bramley, Leeds, LS13 3JF Tel: 0113 257 8590 Website: www.bramleyparish.org.uk Licensed Building: St Margaret’s Church, Newlay Lane, Bramley, Leeds, LS13 2AJ

Rector: The Revd Paul Crabb

Bank: Yorkshire Bank, Town Street, Bramley, Leeds

Independent Examiner: Valerie J Walton CTA, ATT

Background Bramley Parochial Church Council (PCC) has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. It also has maintenance responsibilities for the buildings of St Peter’s Church and St Margaret’s Church.

Mission Statement “To engage with the people of Bramley and Rodley to share God’s love for them through worship, friendship, learning and service”.

Members of the Parochial Church Council Members of the PCC are either ex-officio or elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting in accordance with Church Representation Rules. Rector: The Revd Paul Crabb ex-officio Churchwarden: Michaela Stevenson to 2018 Reader: Stephen Craven ex-officio from July 2017 Diocesan Synod: David Jorysz (PCC Lay Chair) Deanery Synod Representatives:

Jonathan Foote to 2020 Rachel Wallace to 2020

Elected members: Beverley Bradshaw

Linda Craven Stephen Craven until July 2017 John Hepworth Veronica Nita Emma Smith (resigned) Edward Turner to 2018 Martin Wallace Susan Woodhead to 2018

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Rector’s Remarks

“Here is much that is pleasing” my old headmaster would write if my report was a good one . . . I leave it to

you to imagine what he wrote when, more often, it wasn’t!

But this report is a good one because, despite the difficulties with our buildings, those who are part of the

many groups and organisations within the Parish of Bramley are working hard to ensure that Bramley

continues to be a good place to work, rest and play.

We have learned much by worshipping at St Margaret’s, not being afraid to take risks and experiment, and

the lessons learned will no doubt go with us when we return to St Peter’s full-time. We’ve also recognised

what we’ve lost, what we’ve struggled with and we are perhaps clearer now about what are the important

things which, of course, are always about people.

For me one of the best features of Parish Life has been the establishing of Task Groups to take things

forward. Although it is the PCC who set up the group and specify the task and the time-scale, these groups

recruit across the whole church community and beyond, allowing people to use their talents in areas that

interest them, knowing that once the task is complete the group will cease to exist. Much of the PCC’s

progress comes from the success of these groups and I commend those who lead them, for the remarkable

commitment and energy they have shown and the ways in which the members have grown in many ways.

But even with all that and despite this being a fuller report than for a few years, I can say with confidence

that there’s a lot more going on than has been written about below. Church members can be found

everywhere in Bramley: the choir ‘refreshes itself’ in the Unicorn most Fridays and will even sing carols

when asked. The Bramley Breezers, Slimming World, Bramley Elderly Action, the Poors Allotments Charity

and the Park Run are only some of the community groups and organisations which are well supported by

those, young and not so young, ensuring that ours is a church not only for the community, but also firmly

embedded within it. Church members also shape the lives of young people and their families through our

involvement in schools, not least as Governors and Supporters of Bramley St Peter’s, our Church School.

I began by mentioning my old headmaster, I end with my college at Durham University and its motto: “Not

yours, but you.” Not many folks in Bramley are rich in worldly goods and stories of how hard it is to get-by

are never far from my ears. But Bramley is a place where people and good relationships matter and

unsurprisingly it’s what we as a church are about too. We begin by knowing how much we and everyone

made in God’s image is loved by God, which ensures that we value each other as brothers and sisters of

Jesus Christ. I believe that, in the end, that’s why so many church folks make the efforts they do to serve

our parish, for it is God’s Parish, a place where God is found, living and working amongst people whom he

loved enough to die for. Paul Crabb.

PCC Secretary’s Report

2017 was a very busy year for the PCC. Bramley Library rented the space at the back of St Peter's when the Library building got renovated to turn the library into a community hub. There was a pastoral scheme to end the team ministry formally making The Revd Paul Crabb Rector. Stephen Craven was licensed as a Reader in the Parish in July. During the year a Task Group was set up to lead on the renewal of our church buildings; St Peter’s still being closed for worship during to the dangerous condition of the floor and there being long-term issues with St Margaret’s: the roof, a lack of storage and a noisy and inefficient heating system. A second Task Group took on the work of mounting a Stewardship Campaign in 2018. Following a congregational meeting a report on worship was prepared by a third Task Group and then shared with the whole PCC. This highlighted principles which will be applied to all of our worship.

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A fourth Task Group was set up to focus on Pastoral Care throughout the parish and the group proposed new Pastoral Care Guidelines for ordinary members of the congregation which were adopted by the PCC. In addition, the PCC discussed an issue raised when it was suggested that one small section of the churchyard was not under the care of Leeds City Council – however this is, in fact, being maintained! Other matters included: Commonwealth war graves, Health and Safety; Archiving; Risk Assessment; Pastoral Ministry; Diocesan Environmental Policy and Patterns of Worship; Stewardship and Safeguarding. Linda Craven et al Deanery Synod Report This year we trialled a new format for Synod meeting with Joint Synod meetings held twice, along with a special meeting looking at issues of human sexuality. In our June meeting at St George’s, Rev’ds Andi Hofbauer and Nicholas lo Polito, two of our clergy who hold citizenship in other European countries presented their perspectives of living in the UK in the light of Brexit. This was followed by separate meetings in our deanery synods. The second Joint Synod in October was also held at St George’s and Rt Hon John Battle presented his vision for Leeds and Leeds Citizens, followed by discussion and local synod business. The December synod meeting was cancelled but we did meet in January for a special meeting looking at Case Studies and Shared Conversations on Issues of Human Sexuality co-ordinated by Rev Canon Kathryn Fitzsimons and Rev Lindsey Pearson. It was a very helpful and meaningful time with group work to discuss issues presented. Our thanks go again to Rev Canon Arani Sen for his leadership of Armley Deanery, to Ian Waterhouse who has now stepped down after many years as Lay Chair and to David Jorysz who is the new Lay Chair and to Jo Sarkar for her administrative work. Rev’d Phil Arnold Deanery Secretary Churches Together around Leeds 13 Churches Together has met quarterly to see how we can work together to minister to our area. This year, we have been pleased to have more local churches joining the group and enhancing the diversity of the group.

We have undertaken joint activities for One World Week, Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, and Christian Aid Week; shared the Lent Course based on the film ‘Chocolat’ and worshipped together during Holy Week. Also, we undertook a Good Friday Walk of Witness from the shopping centre along Town Street, up Westover Road and back down Hough Lane. We stopped at various locations to hear part of the Passion Gospel, sing and pray. Those who attended found it a really good way of sharing witness together with members of other denominations and feeling closer to Jesus.

A well-attended Advent Praise Service, hosted in St. Margaret’s Church, but using readers and musicians from all our churches, helped us begin the preparations for Christmas. Even the locals attended and were full of praise about the event too! We ended 2017 with another successful well attended Carol Concert in Trinity Church led by the Abbey Grange Academy Concert Band. Carol singing in Tesco’s was also a great success. Edward Turner (Treasurer, Churches Together around Leeds 13)

Safeguarding The Youth club formally adopted the Diocesan safeguarding policy and agreed to act in accordance with the new procedures related to the Safer Recruitment of volunteers. 13 people attended a Safeguarding training course in September, led by Linda Craven with Jenny Lacardi, Safeguarding Adviser, in attendance. Judith Armitage and Linda Craven

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Fabric Report As, in effect, we were without the support of a church architect during 2017, no work covered by faculty procedures could be carried out. However, we are grateful to Trevor Smith for the changing of light bulbs at St Margaret’s. In addition, Trevor and Joe Smith have undertaken to mow the grass at St Margaret’s and to maintain the grounds. Trevor has also cleaned the gutters at St Margaret’s. Thank you to them both! Michaela Stevenson, Churchwarden

Use of our Buildings by the Community As you can see from the accounts, the use of our buildings by the community continues to grow and we have benefitted hugely from our presence on Social Media, especially Facebook which, incidentally, proved invaluable following the tragic incident of ‘Baby Peter’, a child left at the Rectory, with over 10,000 ‘hits’ and expressions of concern. Our thanks go to Vanessa Stevenson for her efforts on our behalf. St Peter’s Our uniformed groups are regular users of St Peter’s and now include Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. An adult Karate Group use the Lower Hall midweek and another growing Karate Group use the Upper Hall on Saturdays. Our biggest and liveliest group: “Everything for a Pound” has made St Peter’s their home. Each Tuesday morning the group meets to exchange unwanted items, enjoy simple refreshments and keep up to date with life in Bramley, thereby helping people to save money, whilst offering support to young families and older people who would otherwise stay at home feeling isolated and alone. The Bosom Buddies is a group which supports breast-feeding mums. Rhyme Time is a toddler group which uses songs and poems to give everyone who goes a fun way to spend time together whilst giving parents and carers some new ways of supporting children’s learning at home. Another group targeted at young families is “Bounce and Wobble” when the Upper Hall is filled with bouncy castles and other inflatables so that the youngsters get lots of exercise accompanied by the latest music and the mums and carers get time to sit and natter. Leeds City Council took over part of the worship area during the year to make themselves a temporary home for Bramley Library whilst their building was transformed into ‘Bramley Hub’ – a One-Stop Shop for a variety of council-led services. Over several months a large number of Bramley folk were able to change their books, use the computers in the IT van parked across the road at the Hollies Social Club and see for themselves the state of the worship space and share their ideas as to how it might look once the building has been re-ordered. The Council have also used the building to host meetings between foster-carers, families and children, taking advantage of the child-friendly spaces created for them downstairs. A new arrival has been the Dog-training group where puppies and their owners learn new skills over several weeks. Meanwhile the Pastoral Team are hosting the parish ‘vestry hour’ downstairs to book weddings and christenings, whilst the pantomime group use the Lower Hall for additional small-group rehearsals. At the same time the bell-ringers are gathering in the tower – Wednesday evenings can be very busy indeed! Another church-focussed group is the Social Club which meets about once a month to host themed parties celebrating everything from St George’s Day to Harvest. There are always games and entertainment for all the family, home-cooked refreshments are served and the bar is open for soft-drinks and, for those of more mature years, specialist ales and well-chosen wines. Once a year there is a more sporty theme, with athletic activities of all descriptions and a barbecue – usually the best attended event of the year. St Peter’s also hosts two other churches: the Seventh Day Adventists on Saturdays and the Word Church on Sundays – full days of worship, prayer, food and fellowship.

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We’re also a very popular venue for parties of all kinds. Children, in particular, enjoy the large space provided by the Upper Hall. A new group ‘KIdz Club’ uses this space for their annual Christmas Party. Special thanks to Dean Patrick who works hard, between bookings, to keep the place clean! St Margaret’s Although St Margaret’s is a much smaller building, its size and excellent sprung floor make it an ideal venue for a local Dance group which meets several times a week, as well as those requiring rehearsal space prior to examinations and competitions. Its location means that it is well-used over three nights by uniformed groups: Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorer scouts and Brownies. A new church Youth Club is proving very popular – over-subscribed and with a waiting-list! It meets the needs of local young people, providing lots of activities and plenty of food! Class act and the Bramley Theatre Players make good use of St Margaret’s for both performances and rehearsals. Not only do they employ the talents of people of all ages, they attract growing audiences and make St Margaret’s an Artistic Venue for concerts, shows and pantomimes throughout the year. Choirs appreciate the acoustics of the building and not only the church choir, but others, such as the Bramley Elderly Action choir are recognising its potential for both rehearsal and performance. Our thanks to Shirley Walker who just gets on with it, keeping the place spick and span, at all times! Michaela Stevenson et al

Christening Team In 2017 we had 30 christenings. It turned out to be a very tough year for the Christening Team. We began with a new way of conducting both preparations and services. After several months trial it was clearly not working for the team or the families applying for Christenings. After intensive debate we revised the way things are carried out with the hope it would serve the team and the Families much better. At the end of 2017 two of our helpers left the group. We thank them both for their long-standing commitment, support and hard work over many years. There are now 3 helpers with one in training ready for the start of 2018. We are looking for people who have an interest in Christenings and are able to greet and talk with families that are not used to church environments. Ring Margaret 0113 239 4895 for more details. Margaret Beaumont St Peter’s Bell-ringers Looking back in the records, it appears that the last report on the St Peters Bell-ringers was way back in March 2015. However, during these past three years the bells have continued to ring out at Bramley on a Wednesday evening, and for special services and occasions during that period. Amongst these special events were an Easter Sunday Morning Service, St Peter’s Patronal Festival, the 200th Anniversary of the completion of the Leeds Liverpool Canal, a Yorkshire Association ringing meeting, and the Reading University Reunion Tour. There were also a number of peals rung during this time. Ringing for weddings was a major feature for the ringers, but that stopped in 2016 when the worship area was closed due the collapsed floor. That however did not stop the ringing at St Peter’s, and the Wednesday evening practices continued, reminding the local community that St Peter’s is still in business. Despite the weekly sound of the bells in Bramley, ringing is not in a healthy state. Our local band is now down to two regular ringers, but the Wednesday practices attract ringers from Pudsey, Tong, Drighlington, Calverley, Otley, and Chapel Allerton. Our ringers help out in turn at practices, services, and weddings at most of these other churches, almost all of which have the same shortage of ringers as Bramley.

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The future of ringing at Bramley is not assured. Learning to ring is difficult, can take a long time, and requires commitment. Our most recent recruitment campaign produced just one who made the grade, but we eventually lost out to a more popular young person’s activity. It is most unlikely that there will be another recruitment campaign in the foreseeable future, but the bells at Bramley will continue to ring out for as long as it is possible. David Cox Ringing Master Mothers’ Union At the beginning of 2017 we numbered 11 members with others joining us for meetings and outings. Joining other M.U. branches in the Leeds area is a real pleasure. We welcome the very young and the not so young, women and men. Our aim is to support family life with Christian care wherever we see the need. The group is involved with M.U. Prayer Network, ‘Away from if all’ caravan, Christening and Wedding preparations, Church Treasurer, Vestry hour, Women’s World Day of Prayer and many other things outside the church. In March we said a sad farewell to Marion North after a brave struggle with illness. Later in the year our dear friend, and previous ‘enrolling member’, Marion Wright moved to a residential home in Huddersfield to be nearer her family. We offer a variety of interesting and thought-provoking afternoons on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at St. Peter’s Lower Hall 2pm. Please ring 0113 239 4895 if you would like more information and speak to Margaret. Margaret Beaumont Music Ministry We remain very fortunate to have a group of highly talented and dedicated musicians to provide a good spread of music for a variety of worship styles, ranging from the more sedate in Choral Evensong or a Taize Communion to the exuberant style of some family worship. We still lack a permanent organist which has thrown an increased demand on our instrumentalists and restricts what we can sing with our four-part choir. We are still coping with the challenge of moving to worship at St. Margaret’s and nearly got our robes and much of our music squashed into the building. In fact so squashed, that much of it is now inaccessible, being hidden beneath boxes of church artefacts and youth club games. We have continued to provide music for most of the baptisms as well as all the regular services. We have also prepared for special services including an ecumenical service of Advent Praise and the traditional Nine Lessons and Carols. Plus, we even extended ourselves to visit St. Paul’s Church, Driglington to assist their choir with more adventurous music for Candlemas and were pleased to welcome them joining us to sing a Festal Evensong for St. Margaret’s Day. We are always happy to receive new people into the group who feel called to help lead the singing and music. You don’t need to be highly qualified, just highly enthusiastic! Edward Turner (Director of Music) Spring of Prayer We had two weekends offered in 2017. March’s theme was ‘Keeping a Balance – Selfish/Selfless’ when 11 people spent time exploring, talking, praying, sharing, walking, reading and laughing. The second weekend in September took ‘Healing and Wholeness’ as the theme when 12 people attended. Over the two dates 4 people came for the first time. It’s always good to have new folk wanting to join us. Some are Anglicans others are Methodists and we have also had other denominations in the past. 2017 was our 22nd year. The weekends away give time and space to just ‘be’ with God. The surrounding are beautiful, although rugged underfoot. The house is in Marske, Richmond. More information can be obtained from Margaret 0113 2394895. Margaret Beaumont.

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Social Club Once again the Bramley Parish Social Club has completed a busy and successful year, despite some organisational difficulties. Continuing along the lines of opening just once a month, the Club has provided some excellent themed evenings in the surrounds of St Peters Lower Hall. During this past year, these themed evenings have included…..Games and Tournaments, Beetle Drive, St Patrick’s Day celebrations, St Georges Day themed evening, and a Trivia Quiz with Bingo. For the first time ever, our opening in June 2017 was cancelled, due to a shortage of Committee Members to run the evening. The Annual Social Club BBQ in July was another excellent event, with over 40 members enjoying a lovely summers evening outside, and some equally excellent food prepared by our resident chef, Duncan Armitage. In September we again combined our Club AGM with a Quiz and Bingo evening, and in October we enjoyed our usual Harvest Theme evening. We have now stopped moving the Bar to St Margaret’s, due to a shortage of the necessary manpower, so the St Cecilia’s Concert was held in the Lower Hall at St Peters on its usual Saturday in November. The final event of the year was the Club Christmas Party in December, featuring a Christmas Quiz, seasonal Bingo, and Mince Pies. Following a review of our food and drinks, we have now changed our selection of bottled beers from the Copper Dragon Brewery at Skipton, to the Leeds Brewery. This has proved a very popular move, and much easier for us to maintain. Similarly, with our food preparation. We have now removed some of our more expensive dishes, whilst still maintaining our expected high quality. We still cater for our young people who go through vast amounts of our wide range of soft drinks, and those who have a taste for hot drinks are catered for, with a plentiful supply of tea and coffee available at all times. Advertising our openings has always been a problem, but technology continues to come to our aid. In addition to the posters displayed, which we think are not seen by many of our members, we email details of our events to as many of our members as possible. These email adverts have reached a much wider audience, which has brought some new faces along to our monthly openings. If you are not on our advertising list, please send us your email details. Looking ahead there are a whole series of themed evenings planned for 2018, and there is no doubt that the Club will remain at the very centre of Social life in the Parish. David Cox Social Club Secretary Youth Club We have had a very good year and are running at full capacity with a waiting list. We have a good core of volunteers and a fantastic group of children. We have just had our Easter party disco which as usual was a good success and every child left with a present and we still provide free food for the children and hoping to expand this a little, our plans for the upcoming year are to have a few more people come in and run workshops for the children, we had a lady come in and run Zumba for kids for an hour and the children really enjoyed this and it got them active. We have a very good reputation in the local area and have noticed children coming from further afield, we hope this year is going to be as good as last. Dave Turner. Bramley Parish Theatre Players Although not a church group, we operate following many Christian values, caring for our members of all ages as well as our audiences. Our production of ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’ was a production tinged with a little sadness, as Linda Birch has decided to take a break from directing. Nevertheless, the pantomime was put on with a cast and crew determined that Linda should go out on a high! Audiences enjoyed it, the Noda review praised it and the cast and crew enjoyed working together to make the show such a success. Despite rising costs, we continue to try and provide entertainment which is affordable to local families and enjoyed by them as well as those us on stage.

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We pride ourselves in being a group which values all its members, on stage and back-stage, children and adults. We would welcome anyone who wishes to join the group, although for Safeguarding reasons we have a waiting list for under 18s. We’re short of help back-stage, help with Front of House, help with Tickets and Publicity as well as having a place for anyone who wishes to be on stage. Luckily, we’re not short of a Director as Dean Patrick has agreed to direct our next pantomime in 2018. Edward Turner (Chairman BPTP) Class Act We work with children from reception age up to around 18, who want to perform on stage. We have a younger and an older group and put on productions to match their developing abilities. We have an equal opportunities approach and welcome all who are drawn to perform in singing and acting. Our aim is to provide affordable, high level instruction and help to attendees plus the opportunity to share their developing skills with an audience. During the year, as well as the two shows we prepared and put on, we have provided costumes and a backdrop to help with the annual Crib Service and held raffles to raise money for the essential repairs at St. Margaret’s. Although we co-operate with BPTP and share some resources, we are a separate group. Edward Turner and Emma Smith

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Financial Matters

Treasurer’s Report

The underlying result from the accounts, before unrecognised gains on investments and

extraordinary income is a deficit on the general account of £3,440. This includes extraordinary

income of £7,000 from Leeds City Council for the use of St Peter’s by the library. The adjusted

parish boundaries, whereby Rodley is now part of Farsley Parish, means we no longer receive their

contribution which in 2016 was over £2,000.

Our income through stewardship and plate have both reduced in part because we cannot use St.

Peter’s for weddings. This does highlight the importance of the stewardship campaign to refresh

our regular giving.

We are grateful to have benefited from the Diocesan scheme to write-off historic share deficit

over three years. This means we owe £4,150 less than last year and this shows in the Income &

Expenditure accounts as a reduction in the 2017 Share however, in cash terms we still pay £30,278

to the diocese. We note that in 2018 this will increase to £33,306

It is pleasing that rental income from the halls has increased by £2,000 and despite higher costs

the net surplus has also increased to £5,953. My sincere thanks to Judith Armitage for looking

after the halls account and for Vanessa Stevenson’s efforts in increasing the bookings.

Missionary giving remains at 5% of voluntary giving’; that it has reduced is a reflection on our

reduced income.

Once again we are indebted to Val Walton of Northern Accounting for inspecting our accounts.

My sincere thanks to David Jorysz for his continued support during the year and especially in

preparing the annual accounts.

Susan Woodhead Treasurer

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Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Bramley Parochial Church Council I report on the accounts of the church for the year ended 31 December 2017, which are set out on pages 13 to 19. Respective responsibilities of the PCC and Independent Examiner The church’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The church’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to

examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;

follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act); and

state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Independent Examiner's Statement My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent Examiner’s Statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: (1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the

requirements

to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; or

to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met; or

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

Valerie J Walton CTA, ATT Northern Accounting Services Suite 14 Armley Park Court 9 Stanningley Road Leeds LS12 2AE

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BRAMLEY PARISH

Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total Total

Funds Funds Funds Funds

2017

Funds

2016

Note £ £ £ £ £

Income and Endowments

Voluntary income 2(a) 28,195 5,229 - 33,424 66,907

Activities for generating funds 2(b) 617 1,064 - 1,681 2,051

Income from investments 2(c) 2,256 159 - 2,415 1,613

Income from church activities 2(d) 28,375 - - 28,375 26,470

Other income 2(e) 7,600 - - 7,600 2,958

TOTAL INCOME 67,043 6,452 - 73,495 99,999

Expenditure

Church activities 3(a) 70,409 574 - 70,983 64,231

Raising funds 3(b) 74 - - 74 72

TOTAL EXPENDITURE 70,483 574 - 71,057 64,303

NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) ( 3,440) 5,878 - 2,438 35,696

BEFORE INVESTMENT GAINS

Net Gains/(Loss) on investments

realised and unrealised gains/(losses) 5 2,414 5,537 - 7,951 8,394

NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) ( 1,026) 11,415 - 10,389 44,090

Transfers between funds 7 - - -

NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS ( 1,026) 11,415 - 10,389 44,090

Balances brought forward at

1st January 2017 27,551 73,620 17,826 118,997 74,907

Balances carried forward at

31st December 2017 26,525 85,035 17,826 129,386 118,997

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017

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Bramley Parish

Balance Sheet at 31st December 2017

2017 2016

Note £ £ £ £

FIXED ASSETS

Investments 5 96,194 88,242

CURRENT ASSETS

Cash at Bank and in Hand

Bank - Current account 34,939 4,092

- Halls account 5,157 85

Cash in Hand 5 41

40,101 4,218

Debtors and prepayments

Hall rents 7,565 6,621

Sundry 13,065 42,000

20,630 48,621

Total Current Assets 60,731 52,839

LIABILITIES

Creditors - amounts falling due within one year 6 27,539 22,084

Net Current Assets/(Liabilities) 33,192 30,755

TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 129,386 118,997

Creditors - amounts falling due after one year - -

TOTAL NET ASSETS 129,386 118,997

Represented By:

General Fund

Funds at 1st January 2017 27,551 ( 8,463)

Surplus, including unrealised gains and losses and transfers ( 1,026) 36,014

26,525 27,551

Restricted Funds at 1st January 2017 73,620 65,544

Surplus/(deficit), including unrealised gains and losses 11,415 8,076

85,035 73,620

Endowment funds at 1st January 2017 17,826 17,826

Surplus, including unrealised gains and losses - -

17,826 17,826

129,386 118,997

Approved by the Parochial Church Council on 13 March 2018

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017

1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES The PCC is a public benefit entity within the meaning of FRS102. The financial statements have been prepared under the Charites Act 2011 and in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 governing the individual accounts of PCCs, and with the Regulation’s ‘true and fair’ view’ provisions, it is also the first year that they have been prepared under FRS102 (2016) as the applicable accounting standards and the 2016 version of the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP(FRS102)).

Funds

Endowment funds are fund, 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 on the purpose for which the endowment was established.

Restricted funds may only be expended on the specific object for which they were given. Any balance remaining at the end of the year must be carried forward as a balance on that fund.

Unrestricted funds are general funds which can be used for PCC ordinary purposes. Funds designated for a particular purpose by the PCC are also unrestricted.

Incoming resources

Planned giving, collections and donations are recognised when received. Tax refunds are recognised when due. Grants and legacies are accounted for when the PCC is legally entitled to the amounts due. All other income is recognised when it is receivable. All incoming resources are accounted for gross.

Resources expended

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; any share unpaid at 31 December is provided for in these accounts as an operational (though not a legal) liability and is shown as a creditor in the Balance Sheet. Amounts received specifically for mission are dealt with as restricted funds. All other expenditure is generally recognised when it is incurred and is accounted for gross.

Fixed assets

Consecrated and benefice 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 incumbent and churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal are inalienable property, listed in the church’s inventory, and are not included in the PCC’s accounts. All expenditure incurred during the year on consecrated or benefice buildings and movable church furnishings, whether maintenance or improvement, is written off as expenditure in the SOFA and separately disclosed.

Investments are valued at market value at 31 December. Unrealised and realised investment gains

and losses are shown net in the SOFA.

Current Assets

Amounts owing to the PCC at 31 December in respect of fees, rents or other income are shown as debtors less provision for amounts that may prove uncollectable.

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2 INCOMING RESOURCES Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total Total

Funds Funds Funds 2017 2016

Note £ £ £ £ £

2(a) Voluntary income

Planned giving:

Stewardship 20,484 - 20,484 21,032

Tax recovered 4,678 - 4,678 4,883

Collections (open plate) 2,522 - 2,522 3,262

Sundry donations 511 511 1,627

Donations - St Peter's development 355 355 2,902

- Choir robes - - 66

- St Margaret's development 1,128 1,128 462

Grants - general - 3,576 3,576 789

Legacies - - 31,753

Collections for Charities 170 170 131

28,195 5,229 - 33,424 66,907

2(b) Activities for generating funds

Fundraising events - general 617 - 617 962

- St Peter's development - 675 675 385

- St Margaret's development - 389 389 704

617 1,064 - 1,681 2,051

2(c) Income from investments

Income from investments and trust funds 2,256 159 2,415 1,613

Interest - - -

2,256 159 - 2,415 1,613

2(d) Income from church activities

Fees 1,959 - 1,959 1,995

Hall lettings 4(a) 26,416 - 26,416 24,475

28,375 - - 28,375 26,470

2(e) Other income

Rodley JCC - - 2,198

Insurance claims 600 600 760

Fee for Library use of St Peter's 7,000 7,000 -

7,600 - - 2,958

7,600

Total Income 67,043 6,452 - 73,495 99,999

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3 RESOURCES EXPENDED Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total Total

Funds Funds Funds 2017 2016

Note £ £ £ £ £

3(a) Church activities

Missionary and charitable giving

Charitable giving 1,384 1,384 1,459

Charity collections 170 170 131

1,384 170 - 1,554 1,590

Ministry

- Parish share 6 26,126 26,126 26,329

- Clergy expenses 1,443 1,443 1,253

- Vicarages 31 31 -

Church running costs

- Energy 830 830 854

- Insurance 2,204 2,204 2,172

Church property and maintenance

- Maintenance and Churchyard 12,292 279 12,571 5,678

- Special works - - - 2,066

- Organ tuning, servicing & licences 1,008 - 1,008 1,055

Upkeep of church services

- Worship 1,234 30 1,264 714

- Organist 520 520 790

Children, Young People, Baptism etc 410 95 505 152

Wedding preparation - - 253

Printing, stationery and office 2,133 2,133 1,587

Sundries 331 331 489

Halls running costs 4(b) 20,463 20,463 19,249

70,409 574 - 70,983 64,231

3(b) Raising funds

Stewardship 74 74 72

74 - - 74 72

Total Expenditure 70,483 574 - 71,057 64,303

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4 Halls Account for the year to 31st December 2017

4(a) Income 2017 2016

£ £

Rental Income 26,416 24,475

26,416 24,475

4(b) Expenditure

Salaries 8,242 7,367

Energy and Water 8,616 8,938

Insurance 2,204 2,174

Stationery, Adverts etc 75 -

Cleaning 596 770

Fire Prevention 711 -

Sundries 19 -

20,463 19,249

Surplus/(Deficit) 5,953 5,226

5 FIXED ASSETS

Investments £

Market value at 1 January 2017 88,242

Revaluation gain (loss) 7,952

Market value at 31 December 2017 96,194

The market value at 31 December 2017 represents investments for:

Unrestricted funds 21,263

Restricted funds

- Fabric Fund 12,938

- Sundry historic funds 44,319

57,257

Endowment funds

- Dobson Fund 15,877

- Sundry historic funds 1,797 17,674

96,194

6 LIABILITIES

2017 2016

£ £

'Historic' parish share (i) 8,305 12,455

Other creditors and accruals 19,234 9,629

27,539 22,084

(i) The 'historic' parish share arrears have been reduced by the Diocese under its 'Jubilee' policy

of relieving one third of the arrears from 2017 to 2019 provided that current share is paid in full and

the parish undertakes a stewardship campaign. Bramley is grateful to have benefited from this

policy and, in cash terms, paid the 2017 share of £30,278 in full.

The historic share had been recognised as expenditure in the years it fell due and been carried

as a liability in the accounts since. As a result, the debt relief has the effect of reducing the

share expenditure shown in the Statement of Financial Activities.

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7 FUNDS

At 1 January

2017

Incoming

resources

Resources

expended

Investment

gain (loss)Transfers

At 31

December

2017

Restricted funds

Fabric fund 22,353 160 ( 159) 1,283 23,637

St Peter's development 1,373 355 - - 1,728

St Margaret's development 6,787 2,191 - - 8,978

Communications & social media - 3,457 - - 3,457

Music fund & choir robes 2,079 - ( 30) - 2,049

Children's work fund 911 - ( 95) - 816

Sundry current funds 50 289 ( 290) - 49

Sundry historic funds 40,067 - - 4,254 44,321

73,620 6,452 ( 574) 5,537 - 85,035

Endowment funds

Dobson bequest (i) 15,877 - - - 15,877

Sundry historic funds 1,949 - - - 1,949

17,826 - - - - 17,826

Total restricted and endowed 91,446 6,452 ( 574) 5,537 - 102,861

Designated funds

St Peter's Development fund (ii) 25,000 - - - - 25,000

25,000 - - - - 25,000

8 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND

Unrestricted Restricted Endowment TOTAL

funds funds funds 2017

£ £ £ £

Investments 21,263 57,257 17,674 96,194

Current Assets 32,801 27,778 152 60,731

Current Liabilities ( 27,539) - - ( 27,539)

26,525 85,035 17,826 129,386

9 STAFF COSTS

2017 2016

Wages 8,242 7,367

Average number of employees 2 2

There were no employee benefits to key management personnel in the previous or current years.

(i) Income from the Dobson bequest is to be used for the general maintenance and upkeep of St Peter's

church and is therefore recognised as income to the unrestricted general fund.

(ii) The Parish recognised a legacy of £31,753 in December 2016. The PCC decided to designate it for

the major repair and refurbishment work being planned for St Peter's. An initial transfer of £25,000 was

made to the designated fund; it is not permissable to transfer the full amount as it would leave a

negative balance in the the un-designated general fund.

During the year the PCC employed part-time cleaners for the hall areas (lettable space) of the two

churches. No payments were large enough to attract social security costs.