The Parish of Greenford Magna

Holy Cross Church, Greenford

ANNUAL REPORTS for the year ending 31st December 2016

and

AGENDA

for the

ANNUAL MEETING OF PARISHIONERS

and

ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING

Sunday 3rd April 2017 at 11.00am

in

Holy Cross New Church Ferrymead Gardens, Greenford

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ANNUAL MEETING OF PARISHIONERS

(formerly Vestry Meeting)

Agenda

1. Apologies for absence

2. Minutes of the meeting held on 17 April 2016 (included in Reports Booklet)

3. Matters arising from the Minutes

4. Election of 2 Churchwardens

ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING

Agenda

1. Apologies for absence

2. Minutes of the meeting held on 17 April 2016 (included in Reports Booklet)

3. Matters arising from the Minutes

4. Presentation of the Electoral Roll

5. ANNUAL REPORTS

6. FINANCIAL STATEMENT and ACCOUNTS

7. ELECTIONS

Appointment of tellers (where elections are contested) a. Deanery Synod (3 years) b. Parochial Church Council (3 years) c. Betham Trust (4 years)

8. Annual Appointments

a. Assistant Church Wardens b. Sidespeople c. Independent Examiner

9. Motion: Proposed by the PCC. That with effect from the APCM in April 2017 the minutes of the APCM to be approved by the PCC at its first full meeting after the APCM and not at the following year’s APCM.

10. Motions received in advance or from the floor (if any)

11. Any other urgent business

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Minutes

Annual Meeting of Parishioners (AMP) (formerly Vestry Meeting)

Minutes of the meeting held on Sunday 17th April 2016 Holy Cross New Church at 11.00am

Present The Rector Fr Graham Miller Parishioners Fr Graham Miller called the meeting to order, and welcomed everyone. 1 Opening act of worship The opening act of worship was conducted by the Rector. 2 Apologies for absence

Apologies for absence were received from Emily Marsh, Gary Marsh, Rebecca Marsh, Laura Marsh, Ray Allen, Michael Connolly, Elaine Francis, Chyril Husbands, Frank Pascal, Audrey Pascal, Andrew Vigor, James Vigor, William Vigor, Margaret Vigor, Brian Radville, Annabel Radville, Niel Van Eeden, Renate Van Eeden, Anne Lasota, Doreen Stembridge, Joan Bird, Emily Mason, Maria Alli, Toni Kronemberg, Andy Pedley, Gill Whittingham and Pamela Johnston.

3 Minutes of the meeting held on Sunday 19th April 2015

The minutes were proposed as accurate by Jill Marsh and seconded by Christine Fuller. Then all present agreed them as an accurate record of the meeting.

4 Matters arising from the minutes of the meeting held on Sunday 19th April 2015 There were no matters arising. 5 Election of two Churchwardens Nominations were received in advance for the following: • Peter Hounsell • Peter Abernethy

As there were only two nominations, Peter H and Peter A were duly elected for a one year term. The meeting closed at 11.14

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Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM)

Minutes of the meeting held on Sunday 17th April 2016 New Church at 11.00

Present The Rector Fr Graham Miller

Parishioners

1 Apologies for absence Apologies for absence were received from Emily Marsh, Gary Marsh, Rebecca Marsh, Laura Marsh, Ray Allen, Michael Connolly, Elaine Francis, Chyril Husbands, Frank Pascal, Audrey Pascal, Andrew Vigor, James Vigor, William Vigor, Margaret Vigor, Brian Radville, Annabel Radville, Niel Van Eeden, Renate Van Eeden, Anne Lasota, Doreen Stembridge, Joan Bird, Emily Mason, Maria Alli, Toni Kronemberg, Andy Pedley, Gill Whittingham and Pamela Johnston.

2 Minutes of the meeting held on Sunday 19th April 2015

The minutes were proposed as accurate by Kath Kingsbury and seconded by Rosemary Abernethy, and then all present agreed them as an accurate record of the meeting.

3 Matters arising from the minutes of Sunday 19th April 2015

There were no matters arising

4 Presentation of the renewed Electoral Roll for 2015-16 The renewed Electoral Roll of 234 names for 2015-16 was presented to the meeting.

5 Adoption of the independently examined Financial Statements for the year ending

31 December 2015, and report from the Treasurer Malcolm thanked all those who worked hard to support him throughout the year, including Ian King and Derek Cleminshaw. The highlights of the year were:

Completion of Access works

Common fund and school levy commitment of £53,784

Income realised from income tax reclaim of £7,887.

Fr Graham thanked Malcolm for all his hard work in preparing the financial report. Malcolm Ede proposed that the APCM adopt this financial statement, seconded by Frances Hounsell, all agreed.

6 Annual report, from the Rector, Churchwardens, Holy Cross groups and affiliated

organisations

The APCM thanked all those groups who had submitted reports.

7 Elections Peter A and Peter H thanked the APCM for electing him as a church warden.

7a Appointment of Tellers

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This was not necessary, as no elections were contested.

7b Parochial Church Council – (3 year term), three vacancies 3 nominations were received in advance for:

Niel Van Eeden – proposed by Andrea Hitchins & seconded Peter Abernethy

Rachael Bernadine - proposed by Katherine Flewitt & seconded Frank Pascal

Simon Reilly – proposed by Christine Fuller & seconded by Joan Bird

These were all valid nominations and were duly elected.

7c Two members of the Betham Trust (4 year term) There were 2 nominations,

Laura Hubbard - proposed by Zena Ross & seconded by Samantha Armstrong

Sarah Reilly – proposed by Christine Fuller & seconded by Joan Bird

These were all valid nominations and were duly elected.

7d Three members of the Greenford Parochial Charities (4 year term)

Gillian Whittingham – proposed by Pauline Avery & seconded by Peter Hounsell

Jill Marsh – proposed by Rosemary Abernethy & seconded by Annabel Radville

Sarah Reilly – proposed by Christine Fuller and seconded by Joan Bird

These were all valid nominations and were duly elected.

7e Assistant Church Wardens (1 year term) There were three nominations:

Jill Marsh - proposed by Andrea Hitchins and seconded by Kerry Arnold

Peter Fuller – proposed by Peter Hounsell and seconded by Peter Abernethy

Chyril Husbands – proposed by Peter Abernethy and seconded by Omar Camilleri

These were all valid nominations and were duly elected.

7f Sidespeople All the sides people proposed were duly elected. Noted Guardians: Louise Law (Emily Law), APCM accepted, all agreed.

8 Appointment of Independent Examiner/Auditor for 2016 Mr. Derek Cleminshaw was re-appointed as independent examiner/auditor for 2016 – proposed by Malcolm Ede and seconded by Lorna Churn.

9 Motion received in advance of from the floor - none

10. Any other urgent business – none

11. Close of the meeting

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The Diocese of London

The Parish of Greenford Magna

Holy Cross Church

Registered Charity No: 1155128 (England & Wales)

Ferrymead Gardens,

Greenford, Middlesex, UB6 9NJ

Annual Report and Unaudited Accounts

of the

Parochial Church Council

for the year ended

31st December 2016

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The Parochial Church Council (PCC) presents its Annual Report and Unaudited Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2016

Administrative information

The Holy Cross Church is situated in Ferrymead Gardens, Greenford, Middlesex UB6 9NJ. It is part of the Diocese of London (Ealing Deanery) within the Church of England. The correspondence address is The Holy Cross Church, Ferrymead Gardens, Greenford, Middlesex UB6 9NJ.

The PCC is a body corporate (PCC Powers Measure 1956, Church Representation Rules 2011) and was a charity excepted from registration with the Charity Commission because its regular income is less than £100,000 p.a. However, the PCC decided in 2013 to register with the Charity Commission and its registered number is 1155128 (registration date 24 December 2013).

PCC members who have served from 1 January 2016 until the date this report was approved are:

Ex. officio members

Incumbent: Rev Graham Miller* Chairman

Wardens: Mr Peter Abernethy * Joint Vice Chairman

Dr Peter Hounsell* Joint Vice Chairman

Deanery Synod representatives

Mrs Lorna Churn Term ends June 2017

Mr Peter Scully Term ends June 2017

Mrs Frances Hounsell Term ends June 2017

One vacancy

Elected Members

Ms Jenny Quick Term ended April 2016

Mrs Jill Marsh* Assistant CW Term ended April 2016

Mr Andrew Vigor Term ended April 2016

Ms Krista Yanez Term ends 2017; resigned March 2016

Mrs Kerry Arnold Term ends 2017; resigned January 2016

Ms Chyril Husbands Assistant CW Term ends 2017

Mrs Kath Kingsbury Term ends 2017

Mr Malcolm Ede * Treasurer Term ends 2018

Ms Louise Law Term ends 2018

Ms Andrea Hitchins * Secretary Term ends 2018

Mr Frank Pascal Term ends 2018

Ms Toni Kronemberg Term ends 2018

Ms Amanda Fitzmaurice Term ends 2018

Ms Zena Ross Term ends 2018

Mr Niel van Eeden From April 2016; term ends 2019

Mrs Rachael Bernadine From April 2016; term ends 2019

Mr Simon Reilly From April 2016; term ends 2019

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Appointed officers

Ms Zena Ross Children’s Champion (until January 2016)

Ms Katherine Flewitt Children’s Champion (from January 2016)

Mrs Christine Fuller Safeguarding Officer (until November 2016)

Mrs Gill Whittingam Safeguarding Officer (from November 2016)

Ms Annabel Radville Electoral Roll Officer

* Member of Standing Committee

Independent Financial Examiner Mr Derek Cleminshaw

40 Ravenor Park Road, Greenford, Middlesex UB6 9QY

Bank HSBC Bank

69 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5EY

Architect Carden and Godfrey 33 Clerkenwell Close, London EC1R 0AU

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL: OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

The objectives of the PCC are defined by the Parochial Church Council (Powers) Measure 1956 as “to co-operate with the Rector in the parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical”. The main activities of the PCC are:

1. The provision of regular public worship that is open at all 2. The provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation 3. The provision of pastoral care including the visiting of sick, the elderly and the

bereaved 4. The teaching of Christian faith through sermons, home groups, children’s activities and

links with local schools 5. The promotion of the Christian faith through events for the elderly, parents and

toddlers, and other groups with particular needs 6. The support of other charities involved in Christian outreach and development 7. The maintenance of the fabric of the church buildings

In planning our activities for the year, the PCC has considered its obligations under Charity legislation to work for the public benefit. We attempt to enable people to live out their faith as part of our parish community through: Worship The regular pattern of worship consists of two Masses on a Sunday, a Said Mass at 8.00am in the Old Church, and a Sung Mass in the New Church at 9.30am together with a Said Mass at 9.15am on a Wednesday.

At the main Sunday services the average attendance is 90 adults and 50 children. This is no real change in overall numbers, but there has been an increase in the numbers attending the 8am service, and a corresponding reduction in attendance at 9.30am. At All Age Mass and when Baptisms take place at the Parish Mass the number increases, and special occasions

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such as Holy Cross Day and Education Sunday, are in excess of 300. The overall attendance at Easter Services in 2016 was 282 and 476 at Christmas (Christmas Eve Nativity, Midnight Mass and Christmas Day).

As well as Sunday services major feasts that fall on weekdays – Ascension Day, Corpus Christi and All Souls – were marked by evening sung Masses in the Old Church, and reflective masses were held on Tuesday evenings during Advent.

As well as regular Sunday Masses we enable our community to celebrate and thank God at the milestones of the journey through life. Through baptism we thank God for the gift of life, in marriage public vows are exchanged with God’s blessing and through funeral services friends and family express their grief and give thanks for a life which is now complete in this world and commend the person into God’s keeping. We celebrated 11 baptisms of children (2015=12), 2 weddings (2015=3) and 5 funerals (2015=10). At the Confirmation Service on 8 May 2016 1 adult and 18 young people were confirmed by Pete Broadbent, Bishop of Willesden.

In addition services were held in the church for the Edward Betham Church of England Primary School during the year. Education Sunday was celebrated on 7th February when the guest preacher was Revd Andrew Willson, Chaplain of Imperial College, London, and pupils from several local schools attended.

A Messy church session, aimed at encouraging new families in the church was held at Easter.

Time for personal prayer and contemplation

Responding to a suggestion made at the APCM in April 2016 the old Church is open from 8.45am to 10am each weekday (excepting Wednesdays when there is a Said Mass at 9.15am) for silent prayer, and the church community is grateful to Peter Fuller for facilitating this.

The New Church is regularly open to visitors on Saturday mornings from 10am to 12noon, and coffee is served.

Pastoral care.

The Rector and individual members of the congregation visit the sick at home, in hospital and in residential care homes, including the two nearest the church, The Neem Tree and the Meadows. Members of the Holy Cross Choir sang carols at both these homes on the week before Christmas. Home communion is taken to a few people.

Families planning a baptism, are who have recently experienced a bereavement are visited at home. A service for those families which experienced a bereavement in the previous twelve months was held in the afternoon of All Saints Sunday.

Teaching and Promotion of the Christian Faith.

As well as teaching from the pulpit on Sunday mornings a number of educational activities took place in 2016. A Parish Quiet Day was held at Chiswick in December and a visit was made to King’s College Cambridge in September, where a special Mass was celebrated by the College Chaplain. A weekend of activities under the strapline Fresh Focus on Faith was held from 22 to 24 April, and was led by Bishop Jack Nicholls. At the beginning of Advent an Adult Sunday school was led by Brian Purfield on the topic of Christmas in St Matthew’s Gospel. A number of visiting preachers have enriched our liturgy during the year, and during October there was a series of sermons on the Saints.

Support of charities

During the course of the year collections were made for the London Diocese appeal for

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Christians in the Middle East, for Christian Aid, Crisis, and Operation Christmas Child. The Mothers’ Union continues to support the Furnish project.

Wardens’ Report on the fabric of the church buildings

This year has seen several routine maintenance matters take place in both churches. The emergency lighting system has been checked and a contract has been agreed with Complete Fire Maintenance to keep the system updated. It is the same company that maintains our fire extinguishers.

Other general maintenance has included checking the lightning conductors, servicing heaters and obtaining gas certificates and servicing the organ blowers. Lights outside the new church have been replaced and the ones on the Rectory fence and shed now work again. The new church gutters and the drains on both churches have been cleared of leaves and debris. New signs have been provided to help delineate the Garden of Rest area.

The boundary wall adjacent to Oldfield Road South is still awaiting repair. Problems arose over the extent of the rebuilding needed and then the acquisition of the correct bricks. The London Borough of Ealing is responsible for the wall and hope that it will be rebuilt in early 2017.

The Borough has also continued to care for the church yard and we are grateful for the good condition they keep it in.

The two clean up days carried out this year have not been well supported. A cleaning roster for the new church is to be drawn up for 2017, which it is hoped will keep the new church looking better for services. One member of the congregation cleans the old church on a weekly basis.

Members of the congregation will have noticed the replacing of the light bulbs in the new church with LED ones. These are cheaper to run and give a brighter light.

The temporary staging located on the old altar area has been removed. For the first time in many years we can now see how the old altar area looked originally. It has also been necessary to dispose of several chairs that were unstable or split. We hope that other chairs can be repaired and continue to be used.

Door hinge protectors have been placed on all parish room and bathroom doors to prevent children’s fingers being trapped.

We have again been unsuccessful in our bid for funding for the new church roof through the government scheme. However, we do need to carry out the repairs to the battens holding tiles and the high level work, so fund raising has continued. Our architect will draw up detailed plans and specifications so that work can start in 2017.

Next year will be an expensive one with the roof needing attention as well as routine maintenance and any unforeseen work. We trust that members of the congregation will be willing to support the work needed.

Risk management

The PCC reviews all major risks of which it is aware and establishes procedures to manage those risks. The church takes health and safety seriously, and ensures that safety inspections of plant and equipment are up-to-date. Risk assessments are made for regular and special events in the church buildings, and hirers of the church or parish room are required to be take notice of their responsibilities to ensure their activites are safe.

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Safeguarding

The purpose of Safeguarding at Holy Cross is to promote the welfare and champion the wellbeing of vulnerable groups: children, and adults with care and support needs. Safeguarding is carried out in such a way as to comply with UK Law and in accordance with the House of Bishops’ Policy statements on Child Protection and Safeguarding Adults.

As a PCC we adopt the Policy for Safeguarding in the Diocese of London (2012, revised 2015), and are supported by the Diocesan Safeguarding Team.

As part of our annual review of our policy and safeguarding practice we use an audit to help us identify areas for development.

Much of the policy reinforces good practice about the supervision of children e.g. ratios, signing in and out of activities, risk assessments, photography and e-safety.

One of developments for Safeguarding within churches is the adoption of Safer Recruitment. This means that all those appointed to roles working with children and adults with care and support needs will, in addition to a DBS check, have supplied references, signed a Volunteer Agreement and received an induction in Safeguarding prior to their appointment.

For 2017/18 we will be developing ways of promoting Safeguarding throughout the church and making the Safeguarding Team more visible.

The PCC have completed online training and Fr Graham and Gill Whittingham (Church Safeguarding Officer) attended a training day February 2017.

Our thanks go to Christine Fuller, Zena Ross and Louise Law who have served as Church Safeguarding Officer, Children’s Champion and the DBS Evidence Checker respectively, and to Rachael Bernadine who has written a new Safeguarding Practice for Chris Cross.

The PCC’s Safeguarding Policy Statement is displayed on the noticeboards of both churches. Copies of the Policy for Safeguarding in the Diocese of London (2012, revised 2015) are available from Gill Whittingham.

The Safeguarding Team are: Gill Whittingham (Church Safeguarding Officer), Katherine Flewitt (Children’s Champion) and Christine Sawyer (DBS-Evidence Checker; from March 2017)

Graham Miller and Gill Whittingham

ELECTORAL ROLL REPORT

There are currently 251 people on the Church’s Electoral Roll (2016 = 234)

Since last year’s APCM 21 people have applied to go on the Roll and 4 people have been removed – Stella Igbokoyi (deceased), Priscilla Piggott (deceased), Anne Webber (deceased) and Doreen Stembridge (deceased).

RECTOR’S REPORT Jesus said to them, ‘Therefore every scribe who has been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like the master of a household who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old.’ (Matthew Chapter 13 verse 52)

2016 has been a year of great change and uncertainty in the world. And many of the conflicts and political changes we see on the news have a direct impact on the lives of those who live in Greenford, including those who worship at Holy Cross.

2016 has also been a year of thanksgiving at Holy Cross: thanksgiving for the gift of our New Church that was completed 75 years ago. As a House of God it is a place of worship,

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encounter and community. In our worship we offer thanks and praise to God on behalf of the whole parish and pray that as we encounter God in worship so we may recognise him in our daily lives and in one another. It is a place of celebration, welcome and hospitality.

In this anniversary year I am drawn by Jesus’ image of the householder who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old. An anniversary year invites us to recognise how much we have received and the vitality of the tradition of faith handed on to us. In a changing and uncertain world we are rooted in the Gospel in a place where the Scriptures have been read and the sacraments celebrated for hundreds of years.

An anniversary is also an invitation to look to the new. The Bishop of London, who retires in March 2017, often speaks of our being a church in a world city. Our church is increasingly multi-lingual and multi-cultural and the richer for it.

Yet treasure that is new may not always be easy to measure or observe. It can come through finding renewed insights or connections between our faith and our lives.

This for me, alongside our 75th anniversary celebrations, I place the Fresh Focus for Faith weekend, the Confirmation Classes, the Faith in our Working Week Reflections and our Advent Day as times when I have received treasure that is new, and I hope others have too.

This Report is a celebration of our life in 2016 and thanks are due to many people for their gifts and generosity of time. Being a place of welcome and hospitality is demanding and it is a priority of mine that all those who care for our buildings, administration, our worship and education are supported in what they do and find in the life of the church the nourishment they need for this work and ministry, and for their daily lives.

During November and December the Revd Ajay More from St James’s Alperton was on placement at Holy Cross and was able to experience a wide variety of ministry: Little Saints, All Souls, Remembrance Sunday, School Masses, Advent Reflections and Christmas. It was a very positive experience both for him (and his family) and for us as a congregation. It was also a reminder of how much we receive from the wider church, and how much we have to offer.

At our mass on 2 April, as we prepare to enter together the celebration of the Lord’s Passion and Resurrection, we shall give thanks for the year past and pray for God’s guidance and blessing on the year ahead.

Graham Miller

PCC REPORT

The PCC met six times during 2016. As well as reviewing and adopting our policies for Safeguarding and Health and Safety, and agreeing our contribution to the Diocese of London (Common Fund), much of our focus for 2016 has been on the celebrations of the 75th anniversary of the New Church and on the essential restoration work on the New Church Roof.

Following the Annual Meeting, we appointed Malcolm Ede as Treasurer, Andrea Hitchens as PCC Secretary, Annabel Radville as Electoral Roll Officer. Rachael Bernadine and Malcolm were appointed members of the Standing Committee, in addition to the Rector, Wardens and PCC Secretary who are ex officio members. The Standing Committee met three times during 2016.

We have appointed Gill Whittingham as Church Safeguarding Officer, Katherine Flewitt as Children’s Champion and Christine Sawyer as DBS Evidence-Checker. Our thanks to Christine Fuller, Zena Ross and Louise Law for their contribution in these roles.

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We have also appointed Sarah Reilly as Gift Aid Officer (including Committed Giving) and we are grateful to her, Andrew Vigor and Grace Kavanagh that our Gift Aid claims are up to date.

Brian Radville has agreed to help us develop our ministry of welcome and Niel Van Eeden is helping with re-designing our website.

During the year we have used reflective exercises to help us focus our work and to start setting priorities for the development of the church. Our meetings begin with Scripture and prayer to help us listen to God as we listen to one another.

Thanks to all who have helped with administration and the running of meetings.

Graham Miller (Chair) and Andrea Hitchins (Secretary)

DEANERY SYNOD

I was unable to attend the meeting on 14th June 2016 but minutes are available on the Ealing Deanery website.

Thursday 3rd November at 7.30pm at St John’s Church, Southall Green

The Revd Anna Poulson introduced us to the work of St John’s. Of particular interest were their inter-faith work and English classes. The short act of worship included two hymns in Hindi.

Enid Barron, a representative on the General Synod, gave us a brief overview of its work over the last year and her own impressions.

Bishop Pete outlined some of the achievements of Capital Vision 2020 and areas he would like to see progress in. He highlighted the Ambassadors programme, encouraging vocations, opening churches and up to date websites.

After the retirement of the Bishop of London Bishop Pete would be taking on additional roles .Successor not expected until 2018.

Thursday 31st January at 7.30pm at St Nicholas, Perivale

This was an open meeting which gave us the opportunity to see the new building and hear a brief account of the history of the project.

The meeting was then led in a mapping exercise by the Bishop of Islington, Ric Thorpe. He described some ways of reaching new communities in London and then examples were given of projects in the Deanery. We then marked on a giant floor map where opportunities for the future might be eg; building developments, transport hubs, shopping centres, schools etc. Some of these would be selected for projects with support from the diocese.

Frances Hounsell

CHILDREN’S CHAMPION 2016 saw me take on the role of Children’s Champion – a role that I particularly enjoy and feel a sense of duty towards.

For me the highlights are ensuring that children of all ages are able to come to know God at Holy Cross. The junior age children have been long served well by Chris Cross and I supported Father Graham in helping to rejuvenate the crèche – now known as Little Crosses. It is my hope that we will further serve our young people aged 11-18 by having regular sessions for them. The 75th anniversary festival in the summer included an event for year 6 +. It was well attended and enjoyed by all involved. I hope that we will have a similar session this summer.

Little children, older children and young people all access our church in different ways to

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adults and I will continue to serve them by ensuring that they are supported to be full members of Holy Cross for as long as I remain in this role.

Katherine Flewitt

LITTLE CROSSES

Little Crosses provides learning and care for children under five during the parish mass. 2016 saw the group, previously referred to as ‘the crèche’, given a fresh new outlook and reorganisation. Unfortunately, earlier on in the year, the group had started to disband somewhat. In September, Father Graham and I supported the volunteers to reorganise and reinvigorate the group with a reflective start and some godly play.

Little Crosses is going well and there has been a lot of support for our little children. Thank you for all your encouragement. Pleased continue to pray for our under-fives as they seek to know God in their own way.

Katherine Flewitt

CHRIS CROSS

Once children have grown up and started school they move from Little Crosses into Chris Cross, our Sunday school, which meets during the 9.30am Mass. The aim of these sessions is to mirror the topics in the main service in an age appropriate, but not simplistic way. The children enjoy the simple stories and then have the opportunity to express these thoughts through a creative activity.

The leaders and helpers are organised, and the programme is published, enabling the leaders to plan for the sessions well ahead; we are grateful to the leaders for their support and dedication. Next year will bring a few extra helpers to join the team.

In order to refresh the material available to leaders when organising the sessions, during the year the PCC approved the purchase of a new set of resource books for the three year liturgical cycle. Lamps in the Searchlight series are now in use and have been well received.

MESSY CHURCH

When we first started Messy church, we knew there was a need in our community, but were not prepared for the numbers of people that arrived at our church to celebrate Messy Easter. We had over 100 children and parents.

Since this first celebration, Messy church has been very successful and enjoyed by all. As we have gone on more people have wanted to become involved with Messy church which is lovely. Father Graham and I got some valuable information about running the sessions from Martyn Payne at the Bible Reading Fellowship (BRF), he was so enthusiastic about messy church, and I think a lot of that enthusiasm poured into our running of the sessions. Thank you.

Katherine Flewitt and I also went over to St Mary’s church in Poplar to talk with others that run Messy church, to get ideas and share experiences. This was a lovely enjoyable morning.

Messy church has had a pause, to evaluate what we have done and how to improve, we will get the team back together and hope to be putting some dates in the diary for some more sessions very soon.

I would like to say a big thank you to all the volunteers who have helped me to run these sessions. The time spent cutting and getting things ready for the crafts. The time spent with

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everyone learning and teaching. For everyone who took part in the worship. Not forgetting the ladies in kitchen who fed us all!! We couldn’t have done it without you.

Mandy Fitzmaurice

75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEDICATION OF THE NEW CHURCH

The 75th anniversary of the dedication of the Holy Cross New Church took place in 2016. The new church had been begun in 1939 just before the outbreak of war and construction work had continued through the London Blitz. Despite many delays the building was ready to be opened for worship and was dedicated at a service on Saturday 5 July 1941.

Early in 2016 the PCC agreed to celebrate the anniversary with a series of events leading up to a focus in July with services of thanksgiving and a Flower Festival. The celebrations were launched on 28th June with a talk by Peter & Frances Hounsell on the genesis of the New Church combined with the launch of the newly published guidebook. An exhibition on the building of the church was available to view in the New Church and the church was open on weekday afternoons and Saturday mornings from Saturday 25 June to Saturday 2 July. On Tuesday 5 July Anniversary Day there was a Sung Mass of Thanksgiving, at which Dame Alice Hudson, Executive Head teacher, Twyford Academy Trust was the guest preacher.

From Thursday 7 July to Sunday 10 July a Flower Festival was held in both churches, organised by Rosemary Abernethy and involving many members of the congregation and flower arrangers from further afield. Arrangements in the Old Church reflected the Liturgical year, whilst in the New Church the arrangements provided a view of the life of the church community over 75 years. The children of Edward Betham Primary school provided posies which decorated the churchyard. A steady flow of visitors throughout the four days were very appreciative and the kitchen did good business supplying refreshments.

A large marquee was erected in the Rectory garden which was used for a number of events. On the afternoon of Saturday 9 July a formal afternoon tea was held in the marquee and catered by Jenny Quick and her team of helpers, which was much enjoyed by those who indulged. In the evening an outdoor festival was organised for the younger members of the congregation.

On Sunday 10 July There was an All-age Festival Mass at which the Celebrant and Preacher was Bishop Martin Wharton, (Bishop of Newcastle 1997-2014) followed by a bring-and-share lunch in the Marquee.

In the following week there was a small exhibition of art works inspired by the New Church building. As well as contributions from members of the congregation, works were received from pupils at Oldfield, William Perkin and Betham schools.

It was decided that Holy Cross would be involved in the Open House London weekend (Saturday and Sunday, 17 and 18 September). The churches were open for visits, and guided tours and refreshments were provided. Visitor numbers were not huge, but were sufficient to justify the decision to participate.

The festival ended with a talk on Tuesday 20 September in which Frances and Peter Hounsell continued the history of the New Church, focussing on the way it has been adapted to changing needs over the last 75 years.

The organisers are grateful to all those who contributed time and energy helping with the events and making the anniversary year a great success.

Peter Hounsell & Rosemary Abernethy

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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

During the course of the year Holy Cross maintained a variety of social activities in addition to the special events which marked the 75th anniversary celebrations. These included: 14 May - Dinner Dance

28 August - Treasure Hunt

10 September – King’s College Cambridge outing

11 September - Bring and share lunch

2 October - Apple Festival

8 October Caribbean Evening

22 October - Quiz Night

3 December - Craft Market

Dinner Dance

Our thirteenth annual dinner dance was attended by over 100 people and so was full to capacity again with more than half of those attending coming from the community (as opposed to being members of Holy Cross). A substantial sum (£2,016) was raised towards repairs to the new church. Thanks are due to the members of Holy Cross who did the hard work and to Eugene Barber, ‘dance master’. Quiz Night

Our only quiz night of the year was extremely popular, with 15 teams comprising about 100 people attending. Many of the teams have attended regularly over past years and an increasing level of support has come from the community. The largest sum yet for a quiz night, £704, was raised towards repairs to the new church.

A taste of the Caribbean at Holy Cross

On Saturday 8 October at Holy Cross Church the stage was set for a taste of the Caribbean. It was a hot, hot, hot fundraising event for everyone!

Where else would you get a delicious Caribbean buffet, entertainment and dancing for a tenner (half price or less for the kids)? Sensational value!

Guests were treated to a sumptuous hot buffet which offered a spectacular array of Caribbean delights including traditional favourites; mutton curry, fried fish and rice and peas.

Fantasia wowed everyone with her angelic singing and the DJ kept the rhythmic sounds of the Caribbean pulsing throughout the evening. All of this was set against a stunning light display which created the perfect ambience.

This was truly a family event with something for everyone; raffle prizes, fun quiz, dancing and games for the children.

Huge thanks to Chyril Husbands who co-ordinated the event and to the fantastic team of people who helped make this fundraiser such a success.

The event raised £437 towards the church spire fund and £188.50 towards Sickle cell charity. Thank you to Pat and HSBC bank who match funded, increasing the final total by an extra £500.

Warmest thanks to all who attended. Your support is much appreciated.

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HOLY CROSS FLOWERS

The highlight of our year was a flower festival, more details of which appear in the 75th Anniversary Festival Report elsewhere in this Annual Report. The majority of the arrangements were sponsored by members of the congregation in memory of loved ones. These were made by members of the HC flower arranging team, supported by flower-arranging friends from the community and other churches. Other arrangements were provided by organisations and schools associated with Holy Cross. Essential additional support came from the congregation in various forms including providing refreshments, cleaning and stewarding. It was a tremendous team effort but, as I believe all would agree, it was a very enjoyable experience and the result was well worth all the hard work!

Our team goes from strength to strength, providing flowers weekly throughout the year except during Lent and Advent (when we have Advent Rings). New members are always welcome and no experience is necessary – just enthusiasm.

Rosemary Abernethy

MOTHERS’ UNION

The Mothers’ Union group continues to be an active one at Holy Cross. The year began with us preparing for Lent and reflecting together. We made sure that Mothers’ Day was a memorable one with special prayers and flowers for all the ladies at church.

June saw the now traditional trip to St Paul’s to join with many other members of the London Diocese in celebration of The Mothers’ Union around the world. What a joy to be there and share in worship and prayer.

From September we planned our hosting of the annual collection for Furnish – a charity that provides essentials to those people moving into accommodation for the first time since being homeless. The collection was, as usual, a huge success. The congregation supported us by donating unwanted household items and over £150 for new pillows and duvets. Over 60 boxes were packed by members of the Willesden Area. Thank you for all your support.

In December we enjoyed our annual Christmas get together and invited members of the congregation who had volunteered to help and support the children in our community in one way or another – a fun evening.

If you have ever thought of finding out more about the work of the Mothers’ Union or would like to join us for some fellowship and Christian care for others, please ask for details of our next get together.

Katherine Flewitt

MAGNA: THE PARISH MAGAZINE FOR GREENFORD MAGNA

In 2016 The Magna editorial team met on 6 occasions and produced 12 interesting monthly Parish Magazines. More than 40 members of the Holy Cross community contributed to a wide mix of articles and photos. These included a number of church services and events at Holy Cross - Education Sunday, Easter, Fresh Focus for Faith, The Feast of Corpus Christi, Confirmation, Annual Dinner Dance, INSpire75 Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Dedication of Holy Cross New Church - including the Flower Festival and Afternoon Tea, Holy Cross Sunday, Harvest Festival / Apple Festival, Caribbean Evening, Christmas Craft Market and Midnight Mass. It is good to have a record of these occasions as we seem to rush from

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one thing to the next. Combined with Parish Information, Parish Diary, news and community events we produced a magazine which is a key source of communication for readers. Also, Magna aims to provide a welcome to all visitors to our church.

Many thanks to our dedicated printer Peter Fuller (and to Christine for her support) for his time and expertise in ensuring that the editions were printed, collated and stapled on time.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to Magna in 2016. Also thank you to our readers and advertisers for their donations.

Your editorial committee hope that everyone will write an article for Magna, please do not wait to be asked! See Magna for contact details or speak to a member of the editorial team: Father Graham, David Clarke, Christeen George, Mary Finucane and Peter Fuller.

SERVERS’ REPORT There are currently 33 adults and children on the Serving Rota. During the past year new people have come onto the rota and some have come off due to school work, exams and other commitments.

Training for the servers has gone on during the year as the younger children have got older and can take on more responsibility. Some adults have been trained as Thurifer and one of our teenagers has taken on the role of MC. All the servers are doing a great job.

For the special services, Christmas, Easter etc. there have been rehearsals on a Saturday morning and these have been of great benefit to the team.

We have missed Andrew Vigor, our Head Server, over the past year and wish him and his family well. We all look forward to him being able to join us again at some point.

Annabel Radville

GOVERNORS OF THE EDWARD BETHAM CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL

Many of the Governors of the school are regular members of the church community, being either appointed by the PCC, or the Betham Trust or as Parent Governors. Appointments in 2016 included Sylva Hilburn and Tony Hudson.

In 2015 the school was subject to two statutory inspections. In one respect, then, 2016 was a quieter year. However, in September 2016 Ms Margaret Kolanowska left the school to become Head teacher of St Gregory’s RC Primary School.

In the early months of the year the governors attempted to recruit a successor. However it was clear that at that time there were a large number of vacancies for head teachers in London and a shortage of suitable candidates. The Governors took the view, with advice from the Diocese, that rather than immediately re-advertise, with the probability of no better result, it might be better to make an acting appointment for the academic year 2016-17, and re-advertise the post in the Spring of 2017. This plan was put in place with one of the deputy heads, Caroline Chamberlain, taking up an interim post, and another internal promotion made to fill her deputy’s post.

Unlike some other local schools Edward Betham filled all its places in Reception for September 2016, and the school is up to numbers in all year groups. Filling nursery places remained difficult, although not as bad as in 2015. The school and the Governors are looking at the issues raised by the Government funding of 30 hour places which is to be introduced in September 2016.

Having undertaken substantial refurbishment of the Infant Department in 2015, this year the

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focus switched to the Juniors. With Diocesan money it was possible to refurbish the Year 3 classrooms and the corridor outside, and more work is anticipated in 2017.

Results in the SATS undertaken by children in Years 2 and 6 were highly satisfactory, and the school continues to strive for excellence in its teaching and learning.

Links between the school and Holy Cross Church remain strong. School masses are regularly held in the church and prove to be joyous occasions. As usual the children and staff attended Education Sunday in large numbers. A number of members of the congregation volunteer to help in the school, and the Rector is a regular visitor to the school to lead assemblies. In 2016 a series of Friday afternoon prayer sessions were started, in which part of a class comes to the church, and listens and reflects on a passage of scripture before offering their prayers.

Peter Hounsell

HOLY CROSS PRE-SCHOOL

School year

The school year ended with a lovely graduation and concert, the children sang beautifully. Then we continued our celebrations with a garden party for the children and their parents. It was a lovely atmosphere for all, however making it a little sad to say goodbye to our children, which need to grow and discover new ways of learning. We wish them lots of luck in their new schools.

In September we were short of children as there was a low birth rate this year, but still the children we had were very happy coming into pre-school which is always a good indication we are doing it right.

We have many child-centred activities in the setting including the outside play area, and we actively encourage parental involvement.

We started in September with on average 15 children per day, now in the spring term this has increased to have an average of 20 children per day and are often receiving enquiries for places.

As we are a non-profit organisation it can sometimes be hard to juggle staff ratios and the amount of children coming in. We are very blessed to have the children now wanting places

We have now found that parents like coffee mornings, we now are starting to do these more regularly in the half term holidays. We are now fundraising for computers for the school - one for administration and another for the children. We are very close to our target

Staff

We have not said goodbye to Fadia our Deputy Manager, but wish her well with her new baby Nicholas, we are hoping she will return to us next year. We have a smaller team as we have fewer children.

Ofsted and Ealing Council

We had our Ofsted inspection in May 2016 and all is good with the settling. She liked the atmosphere the pre-school had and the attention to detail in the way we run the setting. The inspector thanked us for our honesty and hopefully we will get an outstanding next time.

As an Ofsted registered setting we continue to work within the Early Years Foundation Stage, as the framework for the setting.

We also receive funding from local Government, in the form of qualifying “2 year” and “3 year” grants, subject to adherence to the Ofsted and Government requirements.

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Committee

It was a struggle to get a new committee this year but after lots of asking we finally found our new committee. A new committee was appointed in October 2016. Kirsty Clarke has taken over as Chairperson. We have the same treasurer (Hanaa Ray), secretary (Sarah Hodgson) and two fundraisers. A couple of parents have said they would help out at events but don’t wish to be on the committee. I am finding that more and more parents do not wish to be involved actively on the committee. This is becoming more and more challenging.

Fund Raising

I would like to thank everyone who has helped in the fundraising over the last year. The money received has gone into purchasing some valued and needed equipment, and has provided some fun and interaction with the children and setting.

Amanda Fitzmaurice

BETHAM TRUSTEES REPORT 2016

The Betham Charity exists to manage the endowment that Edward Betham provided to fund the school he founded in 1780. Although the investments that the trustees administer only provide a tiny amount of the resources needed to run a modern school, they can be used to fund particular projects and improvements in the school.

There are eight trustees: the Rector (ex-officio) and seven others elected for a term of 4 years at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting. Trustees during 2016 were Peter Abernethy (until April), Sarah Reilly (from April), Zena Ross, Peter Hounsell, Kerry Arnold, Laura Hubbard and Annabel and Brian Radville. Margaret Kolanowska was the Head teacher for the Spring and Summer Terms, but then left to take up the headship of St Gregory RC Primary School. In the autumn term the trustees were happy to welcome Caroline Chamberlain, the interim head teacher, to our meetings.

The trustees have a meeting in each of the three school terms, usually in the school, at which we receive a report from the Head teacher, and review the financial position. The income that the Trust receives from its investments has been modest in the last few years in line with low interest rates in the market generally, about £3,000 per annum, but the Trust has had sufficient funds to respond to small funding proposals from the school.

There were no great demands on the Trust’s funds this year. The Trustees proposed that funds might be made available to bring drama or other performing arts into the school. As 2016 was the 400th Anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, this took the form of a Shakespeare Day when workshops were held throughout the school, and each child received a book.

Peter Hounsell

GREENFORD PAROCHIAL CHARITIES

The Greenford Parochial Charities comprise the Charities of William Marnham the Elder, William Marnham the Younger and George Smith; and, the Great Greenford Fuel Allotment or Land Charity. These charitable gifts were made between 1649 and 1856 and were combined in the Greenford Parochial Charities in 1919. The trust’s income is used to make gifts to elderly or needy residents living in the ancient parish of Greenford Magna, who have been nominated by the church leaders of the various Christian denominations.

The Trust’s income is generated from investments which provide an income of just over £1,000 a year.

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There are six trustees who manage the Charity: the rector and the two churchwardens are ex-officio; the remaining three are elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting for a term of four years. At the APCM in 2016 all three of these elected vacancies were filled, by Sarah Reilly, Jill Marsh and Gill Whittingham.

The trustees usually meet only once or twice a year and their main activity is to review the financial position and to agree the disbursement of the charity’s income as Christmas gifts. For many years these gifts were made to elderly people, who are short of resources, and who are nominated by Holy Cross and other local Christian churches. However in recent years the number of such nominations has been small, and the Charity has diversified its giving. So this year gifts were made to support the pastoral work of Greenford Methodist Church, Greenford Baptist Church and the Salvation Army.

The trustees would welcome suggestions from members of the congregations as to activities that the Charity might support in future years, especially for any directly promoted by Holy Cross Church.

Peter Hounsell

CHILL OUT MORNINGS

Saturday morning chill out is run on a rota basis and there is always a variety of refreshments available. At the same time the flowers are arranged and the church cleaned by whoever is on duty that week. We often have visitors who drop in to admire the churches.

The biggest challenge is to persuade people to actually sit down and enjoy the refreshments. Take away food and drink is now readily available and it is normal to see people rushing around with a paper cup in their hand.

One of the aims of the Chill Out session is to help you to pause from your busy schedules and sit and engage with others. Alternatively, find a quiet place in the old or new church and relax.

The church is open on a Saturday morning from 10-12.

UNIFORMED ORGANISATIONS

3rd Greenford (Holy Cross) Rainbows

This last year we have continued to have fun playing games, making craft and baking; as well as several trips out. We marked many special events throughout the year, from Chinese New Year in February to Bonfire night with a campfire at the Brambles and then finished the year with a Christmas party.

The Rainbows learnt about being healthy as part of their healthy badge. They tried different fruits and chocolate fondue, painting with vegetables and taking part in a sports day. They were also able to visit Tesco’s to learn about food in the shop.

We’ve also joined with the Brownies to celebrate the Queen’s 90th Birthday by making crowns and enjoying a tea party. We also went on a joint trip the theatre to see Cinderella. It is great to see so many girls moving on to Brownies and still having fun. As the Rainbows nationally turn 30 this year, we plan to celebrate and hope the Brownies can join us too.

1st Greenford Holy Cross Brownies

As always we have had a fun filled year with 20 Brownies age 7 - 10 years. We meet Thursdays 6pm - 7.30pm in the Parish Room

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The Brownies have worked hard to gain their badges. Some, as a group and some individually, among them have been Healthy Heart, Cooks, Entertainer, Science Investigator, Circus, Hostess and Horse Rider.

In May, Andy Pedley visited us with his bees. As always a popular evening! June found us enjoying a joint Queens Tea Party with the Rainbows. A good time was had by all, making tiaras, playing hunt the crowns and icing biscuits and eating lots of food!

A three day PGL trip to Marchants Hill in Surrey was planned for October and the excitement grew. The day arrived and 17 Brownies and 4 leaders set off in our coaches from outside the British Legion along with other units. We joined 500 Brownies, Guides and leaders from other areas. We had lots of fun, games and tackled new challenges returning home tired but full of happy memories.

In December we made chocolate Yule logs, Christmas crackers and beautiful Christmas table decorations with the help of Rosemary Abernethy.

Our visit to the Beck Theatre to see Cinderella was enjoyed by all.

I would like to thank everyone who has helped us this year by sharing their skills. I also thank Rosie Chesson, Georgie Calver, Alan Kingsbury, Emily Law and Chloe Guerin who without their help, support and enthusiasm each week Brownies could not take place.

9th Greenford (Holy Cross) Scouts

It’s been another action packed, fun filled year for the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts who attend the 9th Greenford (Holy Cross) Scout Group. Below is a list of the events, competitions and activities that the sections have undertaken in the past year.

Beavers - County 30 Years Camp, Litten Nature Reserve, Climbing and Archery, Grass Sledging, District Beaver Hike, Farm to Fork Trail at Tesco, Lots of Badge Work, Visit to Southall Fire Station, Christmas Party, Sleepover before Church Parade. Cubs – District Swimming Gala, Cubs 100 Years Camp, Bike Ride, Hike, London Zoo Trip, Brownsea Island Trip, Gulliver’s Land, Grass Sledging, Cross Country Running Competition, Quiz Night, Personal Challenge Badge, Outdoor Challenge Badge and Team Work Challenge Badge

Scouts – Underground Widegame, Scoutcraft Competition, Archery and Air Rifle Competition, Fire Lighting and Evil Brew Competition, Artist Badge (including a visit to the Tate Modern), Chefs Badge and Pioneer Course. Our Camp in May last year was at Stoke Pokes which involved all three sections camping (the Beavers for two days, one night).

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Unaudited Accounts for 2016 These accounts have been independently examined

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RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2016.

Unrestricted Designated Restricted TOTAL TOTAL

Funds Funds Funds FUNDS FUNDS

2016 2015

Note £ £ £ £

Receipts:

Voluntary Receipts;

Regular Giving:

Planned Giving. 3 33,978 - - 33,978 35,105

Collections and Other Giving. 4 7,790 449 1,465 9,704 9,583

Income Tax Recovered. 5 11,012 - - 11,012 7,887

52,780 449 1,465 54,694 52,575

Other Voluntary Receipts;

Paul Hewish Legacy. 26,364 - - 26,364 -

Activities for Generating Funds. 6 27,002 - - 27,002 23,496

Receipts from Church Activities. 7 8,351 6,181 242 14,774 18,194

Investment Income. 8 3,160 - 34 3,194 3,823

Transfer from Church Improvement Fund.Sale of Investments - - - - 9,000

64,877 6,181 276 71,334 54,513

Total Receipts: 117,657 6,630 1,741 126,028 107,088

Payments:

Church Activities

Diocesan Parish Share & Church Schools Levy. 55,392 - - 55,392 53,784

Other Payments. 9 30,289 2,116 1,317 33,722 55,323

Investment Purchases. 26,364 - - 26,364 -

Total Payments: 112,045 2,116 1,317 115,478 109,107

Excess of payments over receipts 5,612 4,514 424 10,550 2,019-

Cash Float. 108 - - 108 108

Bank Balance. 10,455 488 2,029 12,972 14,991

Bank and Cash Balance 1st January: 10,563 488 2,029 13,080 15,099

Cash Float 108 - - 108 108

Bank Balance. 16,175 5,002 2,453 23,630 12,972

Bank and Cash Balance 31st December: 16,283 5,002 2,453 23,738 13,080

The attached notes form part of these Accounts.

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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2016

Statement of Assets and Liabilities: Unrestricted Designated Restricted TOTAL TOTAL

Funds Funds Funds FUNDS FUNDS

Assets; 2016 2015

Cash Funds; Note £ £ £ £ £

Bank and Cash Balances. 16,283 5,002 2,453 23,738 13,080

16,283 5,002 2,453 23,738 13,080

Other Monetary Assets;

Income Tax recoverable but not yet received 1,500 - - 1,500 5,200

Debtors - Lettings invoiced but not yet received 1,000 - - 1,000 2,766

2,500 - - 2,500 7,966

Investment Assets;

8,391.58 CBF Church of England 10

Investment Fund Shares at Market Value. 27,562 97,406 1,157 126,125 88,752

27,562 97,406 1,157 126,125 88,752

Assets Retained for Church's own use;

Freehold Land & Building at 2015 revaluation 405,000 - - 405,000 405,000

405,000 - - 405,000 405,000

Liabilities;

Accruals and other Creditors. 510 - - 510 846

510 - - 510 846

Net Assets; 451,855 102,408 3,610 557,873 511,541

Free Reserves (Net Current Assets); 45,835 102,408 3,610 151,853 106,541

The attached notes form part of these Accounts.

Approved by the Parochial Church Council on...................................................................

and signed on their behalf by:-

......................................................... .................................................

Rev. Graham Miller Malcolm Ede

Rector & Chair of PCC. Honorary PCC Treasurer

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2016Notes

1 The Accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 and

the Charities Act 2011, using the Receipts and Payments basis.

2 Assets recognised but not valued in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities include:

Moveable church furnishings held by the Church Wardens on special trust for the PCC and which

require a faculty. Other fixed assets retained for Church use are included in Assets retained for own use.

3 Bank Standing Orders & Planned Giving Envelopes: Standing Giving Total Total

Orders Envelopes Funds Funds

2016 2015

£ £ £ £

31,198 2,780 33,978 34,364

4 Collections and other giving: Unrestricted Designated Restricted Total Total

Funds Funds Funds Funds Funds

2016 2015

£ £ £ £ £

Cash Collections 4,713 - 400 5,113 6,004

Gift Aided Envelopes 2,385 - - 2,385 741

Miscellaneous Sales/Donations 692 277 74 1,043 1,681

"Chill Out" Donations (Roof/spire Appeal) - 172 - 172 241

Crisis Charity - - 171 171 335

Save the Children Charity - - - - 271

A.L.M.A.Charity - - - - 439

Nepal Disaster Appeal - - - - 230

Persecuted Christians in Middle East Lent Appeal - - 631 631 -

Sickle Cell Charity (Raffle at Caribbean Evening) - - 189 189 154

Weathervane Appeal - - - - 228

7,790 449 1,465 9,704 10,324

5 Income Tax reclaimed through Gift Aid

The amount of income tax reclaimed that relates 8,741

to donations made in 2016

6 Activities for Generating Funds:

Rental Income from 177 Costons' Lane 15,700 - - 15,700 15,228

Lettings (Net) 11,302 - - 11,302 7,768

Scouts Contribution to Church Electricity Costs - - - - 500

27,002 - - 27,002 23,496

7 Receipts from Church Activities:

Parish Breakfasts & Dinner Crawls 530 - - 530 690

Dinner Dance (Net) - 2,016 - 2,016 1,902

Christmas Craft Market (Net) 2,461 - - 2,461 2,185

Summer Craft Market (Net) - - - - 1,618

Caribbean Evening (Net) - 945 - 945 1,268

Quizzes (Net) - 704 - 704 1,323

Ballet Show - - - - 292

Messy Church Grant & Donation - - - - 2,010

Flower Festival & 75th Anniversary (Net) - 400 - 400 -

Photocopier Income 366 - - 366 148

Magna Income 732 - - 732 335

Wedding & Funeral Fees (PCC and Diocese) 4,262 2,116 - 6,378 6,159

Mothers' Union - - 242 242 264

8,351 6,181 242 14,774 18,194

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2016

Unrestricted Designated Restricted Total Total

Funds Funds Funds Funds Funds

2016 2015

Notes £ £ £ £ £

8 Investment Income

Beth Morris Legacy (CBF Inv. Fund) 2,195 - - 2,195 2,592

Church Improvements Fund (CBF Inv. Fund) 644 - - 644 1,117

Miriam Turner Legacy (CBF Inv. Fund) - - 34 34 40

Paul Hewish Legacy (CBF Inv. Fund) 221 - - 221 -

War Loan & Lovelock Bequest (both terminated) 100 - - 100 74

3,160 - 34 3,194 3,823

9 Other Payments

Substitute Priests 267 - - 267 188

Other Clergy Expenses 819 - - 819 452

Organ, Piano Licences & Music Costs 622 - - 622 528

Organ Maintenance 1,232 - - 1,232 998

Resident Organist & Visiting Organists 4,710 - - 4,710 4,160

Publicity, Publications, Books & Webmaster 872 - - 872 529

Photocopier Lease and Toner Delivery Costs 1,573 - - 1,573 2,487

Photocopier Paper Costs 966 - - 966 1,400

Sanctuary Expenses (Wine, Candles, Breads etc.) 1,043 - - 1,043 1,284

Gas, Water and Electricity 5,908 - - 5,908 6,570

Major Church Maintenance and Projects - - - - 19,198

Minor Church Maintenance 3,762 - - 3,762 2,842

Church Cleaning and Supplies 3,073 - - 3,073 1,989

Minor Churchyard Expense 188 - 34 222 45

177 Costons Lane Maintenance 420 - - 420 -

Insurances (Churches and 177 Costons Lane) 4,380 - - 4,380 5,100

Administration and Management Costs 291 - - 291 572

Parish Room Telephone. 163 - - 163 170

Messy Church Costs - - 309 309 -

Mothers' Union Payments - - - - 282

Wedding and Funeral Fees (Diocese) - 2,116 - 2,116 3,462

Weathervane Project - - - - 1,638

Total Charity Payments - - 974 974 1,429

30,289 2,116 1,317 33,722 55,323

10 Value of investments £

Shareholding at 31 Dec 2015 at Market Value 6557.74 units 88,752

Purchase of additional units with Paul Hewish legacy 1883.84 units

Shareholding at 31 Dec 2016 at Market Value 8391.58 units 126,125

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2016

11 The movements in Designated and Restricted Funds

during the Year were:-

Designated Bal. B/fwd Receipts Payments Transfers C/Fwd

Dinner Dance (Roof/Spire Repair Fund) 1,902 2,016 - - 3,918

Miscellanous (Roof/Spire Repair Fund) 1,529 449 - - 1,978

Quiz Nights (Roof/Spire Repair Fund) 1,323 704 - - 2,027

Flower Fest. & 75th Anniv. (Roof/Spire) - 400 - - 400

Carribbean Evening (Roof/Spire Fund) - 945 - - 945

Ballet Show (Roof/Spire Repair Fund) 292 - - - 292

Dinner Crawl (Roof/Spire Repair Fund) 255 - - - 255

Wedding & Funeral Fees (Diocese) - 2,116 2,116 - -

Total 5,301 6,630 2,116 - 9,815

Restricted Bal. B/fwd Receipts Payments Transfers C/fwd

Roof/Spire Repair Appeal 1,554 - - - 1,554

Mothers' Union 360 242 - - 602

Misc. Sales - 74 - - 74

Persecuted Christians in the Middle East - 631 - - 631

Crisis Charity 334 171 334 - 171

Sickle Cell Charity 154 189 154 - 189

Christian Aid 41 - 41 - -

Bishop's Contingency Fund - 400 400 - -

A.L.M.A. 45 - 45 - -

Messy Church Grant and Donation 2,010 - 309 - 1,701

Interest from Miriam Turner Legacy - 34 34 - -

Total 4,498 1,741 1,317 - 4,922

12 Related Parties:

The PCC appoints 3 members of Edward Betham School Governing Body

At its APCM, the meeting elects members or trustees of the following

organisations:-

a) Seven Trustees of the Edward Betham Trust.

b) Three Trustees of the Greenford Parochial Charities.

13 PCC Members' Interests:

Three members of the PCC are members of organisations that let the Parish Room

from the PCC:

Ms. C.Husbands, Ms. K.Kingsbury and Ms. A.Fitzmaurice.

All members of the PCC declare any conflicts of interest as they arise in relation to

PCC business.

14 Notes on Payments Received/Made since the Production of the Accounts:-

1) The Scouts have made their "Contributions" for both 2016 and 2017 in January 2017.

A tiotal of £1,000.00 has been banked.

2) The Mothers Union cheque for Subscritiopns of £242.00 has been encashed which leaves £360.00

in the MU Account.

3) Letting income of £526.50 has been received in January 2017 but which strictly relate

to lettings in 2016.

Financial transactions are not carried out between any of the above and the PCC.

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FINANCIAL REVIEW Holy Cross Church is very grateful to Mr Paul Hewish, formerly Treasurer of St Edward’s Church on the Medway Estate, and then part of the Parish of Greenford, who left the Church a legacy of £26,364.08 in his will. He did not place any restrictions on the use of this money, and the PCC has decided to invest this money in CBF shares, but not to designate their use. The Treasurer has purchased units in the Church of England Investment Fund (please see Note 9 in the accounts).

The Church’s income from the congregation through Planned Giving and collections at services was £41,476, a small increase on the previous year (2015=£41,109) although a greater amount of income tax was recovered through the Gift Aid scheme in 2016. Some of this £11,012 related to earlier years, and the amount attributable to the donations made in 2016 is £8,741 and is the figure shown in the chart (below).

Payments in 2016 were generally in line with the previous year, except for church maintenance which was lower, as there were no major refurbishment projects completed during the year, compared with the installation of handrails and cycle racks which took place in 2015.

By far the largest payment the Church makes is to the Diocese’s Common Fund. The church increased its contribution from £53,784 (2015) to £55,392 (2016), an increase of 3%. These payments represent 44% of the Church’s total receipts, a fall from the previous year (2015=50%).

The net total bank and cash balances in the Unrestricted Funds at 31 Dec 2016 was £16,283 with a Free Reserve (Net Current Assets) of £45,835

The church has investments valued at £126,125 on 31 Dec 2016. Of these the Paul Hewish Legacy (£27,562) is unrestricted, and £1,157 is restricted by the terms of the original gift. The remaining £97,406 has been designated by the PCC for the anticipated expenditure to repair the New Church roof and spire. Until this money is required it generates an income for general church purposes of £3,194 (2015= £3,823).

Fixed assets

Consecrated property (the two churches) and beneficed property of any kind (the Rectory) are excluded from the Accounts under the terms of the Charities Act 2011 s.10, 2a and 2c. The property at 177 Costons Lane was revalued in 2015 at £405,000. It generated an income for the benefit of the church community of £15,700 in 2016. The rental is reviewed each year by the PCC.

Volunteers

The PCC thanks all volunteers who work hard to make Holy Cross a lively and vibrant place, particularly those who assist in the running of services, those who help with fundraising and those who maintain it social life. No monetary value is attributed to the time given by volunteers in the accounts.

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Parish of Greenford Magna Holy Cross Church

Ferrymead Gardens, Greenford

March 2017