THE FRIENDS OF ST JAMES THE GREAT, THORLEY
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 23rd MARCH 2001
TREASURER'S REPORT - YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2000
1. The year was again financially very successful. There was an excess of income over expenditure of £7154.39 compared to £4470.16 in 1999 an increase of £2684.23. This unusual difference was due to an extraordinary increase in donations (up £1430), additional Central Board of Finance (CBF) interest (up £453) and because there was no substantial expenditure on Repairs and Maintenance (£1123 in 1999). The excess funds have been invested in the CBF until such time as they are required. £25000 of the total funds of £28658.31 have been reserved towards the cost of future Church restorations when they have been approved by the PCC. These are expected to commence in 2001.
Details are as follows (amounts preceded by a minus sign indicate a loss):
| 2000 | 1999 | 1998 | 1997 | |
| Profit (Loss) | Profit (Loss) | Profit (Loss) | Profit (Loss) | |
| Subscriptions | £1047.00 | £1059.00 | £1032.00 | £1172.00 |
| Donations | £1712.50 | £282.50 | £31.00 | £131.00 |
| AGM | -£35.61 | -£36.08 | -£40.60 | -£42.85 |
| Flower Festival | £2491.12 | £2507.48 | £2483.93 | £2385.97 |
| Quiz Evening | £133.34 | £268.83 | £242.25 | £161.42 |
| Souvenirs | £48.00 | -£0.35 | -£19.45 | -£47.65 |
| Sunday Teas | £462.42 | £566.32 | £306.13 | £521.82 |
| Repairs and Maintenance | £0.00 | -£1123.31 | -£864.67 | -£1228.27 |
| Sundries/Miscellaneous | -£4.94 | -£9.62 | -£10.70 | -£8.14 |
| Lottery Registration | -£17.50 | -£17.50 | -£17.50 | -£17.50 |
| Miscellaneous Equipment | -£57.13 | -£135.36 | £0.00 | -£392.51 |
| Bank Interest | £1.21 | £3.14 | £13.01 | £5.05 |
| Dr R Kent Sponsorship | £0.00 | £185.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| CBF Interest | £1373.98 | £920.11 | £953.60 | £649.63 |
| Total | £7154.39 | £4470.16 | £4109.00 | £3289.97 |
2. Subscriptions
The total of £1047.00 is a small decrease of £12.00 over
1999. There were 64 paying members and 23 subscriptions from
couples who married, or whose wedding was blessed, at St. James
during the year.
3. Annual General Meeting
This sum represents donations, less the cost of refreshments
and a contribution towards the running costs of the St. Barnabas
Centre.
4. Donations
An increase of £1430 to £1712.50 included a further £542.50
which was given in memory of Tom Camp, as previously forecast in
the 1999 accounts. The grand total to date for Tom is £820 which
the Committee hopes to use in a way which will be a fitting
memorial to Tom.
5. Flower Festival
The excess income over expenditure for this event remains fairly constant from year to year. In 2000 there was a small decrease of £16.36 from 1999.
Income
There were increases in the net income from the Raffle, up £35.60.
and the commission from the sale of paintings, up £84.70.
The largest decreases in net income were for
(a) Church collections and donations, down £170.44.
(b) Refreshments and Ice Cream, down £18.77 and £10.99 respectively, a total net decrease of £29.76.
(c) Shop and plants, down £59.14, despite the efforts of Alan Uglow and others on plant stalls which produced £250.55.
(d) Stalls, down £49.78. This would have been an even larger decrease but for receipts of £70 donated by the Wood Turner from his sales.
(e) Church tours, down £30.
Expenditure
Conversely, the main net expenditure changes were
(a) Other expenses, down £199.35, mainly due to reduced newspaper advertising which was £151 lower. The total also includes a Red Cross Donation, hire of easels and postage.
Details for the last three years are:
| 2000 | 1999 | 1998 | |
| Profit (Loss) | Profit (Loss) | Profit (Loss) | |
| Raffle | £471.60 | £436.00 | £496.60 |
| Church Collections /Donations | £551.04 | £721.48 | £521.37 |
| Bell Tower/Church tours | £13.00 | £43.00 | £39.00 |
| Refreshments | £674.06 | £692.83 | £621.09 |
| Ice Cream | £67.90 | £78.89 | £0.00 |
| Shop/Souvenirs | £188.41 | £215.60 | £144.45 |
| Plants | £250.55 | £282.50 | £146.00 |
| Flowers | -£467.10 | -£470.21 | -£363.24 |
| Stalls | £734.74 | £784.52 | £684.49 |
| St Barnabas Centre (1) | -£120.00 | -£120.00 | -£120.00 |
| Other Expenses (2) | -£180.38 | -£379.73 | -£179.83 |
| Painting Commission | £307.30 | £222.60 | £494.00 |
| Total | £2491.12 | £2507.48 | £2483.93 |
Note 1
The payment for the St. Barnabas Centre represents our
contribution to the running costs of the building.
Note 2
Other expenses include such items as newspaper adverts, printing,
stationery, posters, signs, and a Red Cross donation.
6. Quiz Evening
Another enjoyable and successful quiz evening was held, and the
net income was £133.34, including Raffle receipts. This was a
decrease of £135.49 from 1999. Included in the expenditure is a
contribution to the running costs of the St Barnabas Centre.
Details are as follows (amounts preceded by a minus sign indicate a loss):
| 2000 | 1999 | Difference | |
| Meals | -£393.90 | -£463.70 | £69.80 |
| Expenses | -£61.26 | -£54.47 | -£6.79 |
| Hall | -£40.00 | -£40.00 | £0.00 |
| Tickets | £538.50 | £710.00 | -£171.50 |
| Raffle | £90.00 | £117.00 | -£27.00 |
| Total | £133.34 | £268.83 | -£135.49 |
7. Souvenirs
The sum of £48.00 was collected from the sale of souvenirs on
Sundays when teas were held, £26.65 more than in 1999. There
were no new purchases. Receipts from sales at the Flower Festival
are included in the income from the shop and are not separately
identified.
8. Sunday Teas
The sale of refreshments on Sunday afternoons to raise funds
was continued from April to October. The net total was £462.42,
a considerable decrease of £103.90 from 1999, possibly due to
the fairly inclement weather during the year.
9. Miscellaneous Equipment and Repairs and Maintenance
Miscellaneous equipment, consisting of First Aid equipment,
goggles and notice board frames, was purchased at a total cost of
£57.13, compared to £135.36 in 1999. There was no expenditure
on repairs and maintenance to the Church and Churchyard, which
was £1123.31 in 1999.
Adrian Phillips
Honorary Treasurer
23rd March 2001