## **HARDINGTON VALE NEWS** ## **2025** ## **Page Contents** |2-5|Parish Wardens’ Report| |---|---| |5|Electoral Roll Report| |6-8|Annual PCC Report| |9|Home Groups| |9|School Report| |10-16|Churchwardens’ Reports| |16|Safeguarding Report| |17|Music Report| |17|Eco Church| |20|PCC Dates of Meetings| To follow under separate cover - Annual Report & Accounts **This booklet contains reports for the APCM Please read before the meeting .** _**see back page**_ 1 **Parish Wardens’ Report** ## **A Time of Change** This has been an eventful year for our parish. We are fortunate in having such willing volunteers and church leaders to help us to maintain healthy congregations, regular services and community activities, despite the loss in April of our curate, Jo Robinson to take up her role as incumbent in Beckington and surrounding villages and of our Rector, Caroline and her husband Michael at the end of June. This was followed at the end of the year by the retirement of Ros Clarke, our brilliant and supportive parish administrator. Fortunately, following a recruitment process, we have now successfully appointed her replacement, Sarah Priddle who took up the reins at the start of January supported by Ros. Jo’s departure was marked with a service at Rode where she was presented with a card and cheque comprising a collection from around the Hardington Vale Parish. This was followed by a marvelous lunch in Rode Memorial Hall. Jo was a great asset to our parish and contributed in so many ways including helping with accommodation for our incoming Ukrainian guests, running courses such as the Alpha course and the Bereavement journey, Pastoral assistant training and dementia awareness, which led to the continuing monthly Forget-Me-Not Cafe. We were very sorry to lose Jo; we miss her cheery smile and seeing her out walking her dog. Caroline’s departure after eleven years with us was no less momentous. A farewell service for her was held in Norton Church, followed by a Bring and Share picnic lunch on the field beside the churchyard. A card and cheque were presented, and tribute was paid to her and to Michael who was, in his own right, an important member of our community through his involvement with the Parish Council and as a practical repair man for our church and around the village. Caroline was a dynamic leader who has taken the church forward and has left it in a very healthy state. She sought, recognised and encouraged gifts, with new leadership roles in appointing two new readers, and establishing the prayer and ministry teams as well as Pastoral assistants. We gave our thanks to Ros at a parish United Service in Rode, presenting her with a bouquet of flowers, cards from each of the Hardington Vale churches and a cheque. In May, David Lockley retired from his role as Churchwarden (Pastoral) and handed the reins (and the keys to the church) to Mary Morrison. She took over, among other things, the Rota for church duties in respect of Holy Communion services. David has continued with his involvement in the NSP Fabric Committee and in managing the Palairet Hall. He continues to provide much valued support from behind the scenes and we really appreciate the part he played in seeing through the reordering of the church and the removal of the pews. David has also been instrumental in organizing lunchtime and evening concerts, which were well attended and much enjoyed. Safeguarding responsibilities have now passed from Rachel Stewart to Paul Richardson, who has been familiarizing himself with the processes and requirements set out by the Church of England. He is supported by Fergus, Michael, Mary and Paul Shepherd. Many thanks both to Rachel for her time as Safeguarding Officer and to Paul for taking on this challenging role. Following a phased reorganization, the Hardington Vale Benefice welcomed in a new member church in the form of St Michael and All Angels, Buckland Dinham This lively church has a worship pattern of Sunday morning or evening with some Holy communion services. ## **Services** During the vacancy, the service pattern has been maintained and arranged by Michael Harrison as before with alternating services between Rode and Norton St Philip. Michael has also had the huge task of finding visiting clergy to officiate for Services of Holy Communion. There is a communion service every Sunday for those who are happy to travel to other churches within the parish. At Rode, these are on the 1st and 3rd Sundays and at Norton St Philip these continue on the second and fourth Sundays. The music is shared between the organ and the piano. There is now an11am communion service during the week at Tellisford 2 instead of the monthly one at 9am in the morning and this is kindly taken by Rev Jeremy Young. A Marvelous new grand piano was bought for Norton St Philip Church to replace the one that belonged to Michael and Caroline Walker. A service of dedication was held, and the previous owner and his wife were invited to the occasion. Donations have been sought to cover the cost of this purchase. Every fifth Sunday continues as a joint communion service shared between all the different churches in the parish which alternates between Rode and Norton St Philip. In this way it is hoped that we meet all needs. The three readers have covered the services that do not require a visiting priest. Michael assumed responsibility for weddings, while Barbara became responsible for funerals as needed. Fergus arranged baptisms, in addition to leading the profile team who arranged local consultations and prepared the necessary documents ready for the search for a new rector. ## **Our Charities** The Christmas service collections were given to the three Charities we currently support: **Focus Frome** which offers a safe open space where counsellors provide support to anyone who might be feeling anxious, depressed, traumatized or experiencing grief or loss. **Safe Families UK** provides support, hope and belonging to improve the lives of those in our community facing life alone and links children, young people and families with local volunteers who can offer them help and support. At a recent ‘Just Desserts evening when we heard about this work, two members of our congregation share some of the ways in which they have involved themselves in supporting the work of Safe Families UK. **ASHA** Meaning ‘Hope’ in HIndi, has been helping the slum dwellers of Delhi since 1988, when Dr Kiran Martin started treating cholera victims who were too poor or culturally constrained to seek help elsewhere. It now provides essential medical care and treatment as well as other support and benefits, including educational opportunities to improve people’s lives and bring them hope. In the early part of the year, Caroline and Michael took a sabbatical, during which they visited the Asha community along with Mark Baines who has had a long association with the charity. We heard about their trip at a Bring and Share curry evening in the church in Norton Saint Philip. ## **Vacancy** Since the departure of Rev Caroline Walker at the end of June 2024, the complex task of service planning has been carried out by Michael Harrison. This has included the coordination of visiting clergy, most of whom are retired with permission to officiate, to lead Holy Communion services across the parish. We have been greatly blessed by the generosity and support of these clergy, as well as our own lay teams who have responded to the challenge of maintaining our services and activities during this period. These have included funerals, the arrangements for marriages and preparation for confirmation. In terms of the process to find a new Rector, the following stages were worked through: - The parish and chapel wardens met with the Acting Archdeacon on 16[th] July for a general discussion of expectations and timelines. - The Pre-Section 11 meeting was held on 11[th] September, led by Bishop Michael, when further details of the recruitment process were explained and discussed. - A special PCC planning morning was held on Saturday 21[st] September, when we worked through a discussion of our hopes and joys, our challenges, our mission action plan and what we were looking for in a new rector. The composition of the team to work on the Parish Profile was decided. - The profile group and some wardens met twice with Caroline Bruce, our diocesan support officer, in October and November, to map out the process for producing the profile, which included launching a parish survey and planning an open parish meeting. 3 - The Open Meeting was held on Sunday 24[th] November in Rode Memorial Hall, chaired by Caroline Bruce, and was well attended, although nearly all were from various congregations. Members of the profile group fed back findings from the survey and further discussion took place. - During December, the profile group used the findings from all the above discussions, together with our mission action plan and other sources, to write the parish profile. After taking views of some clergy, providing a potential applicant point of view, the draft profile was circulated to PCC members and then submitted to the Archdeacon in early January, as requested. - After some further adjustments, both the profile and advertisement were signed off by the PCC in the Section 11 meeting on 30[th] January. At this meeting the PCC representatives for the interview panel were also agreed. - The final profile was submitted to the Archdeacon on 31[st] January. - The advert for the post appeared in the Church Times and on the Diocesan website on 14[th] February, with a closing date for applications of 12[th] March. - Shortlisting was scheduled for 18[th] March, with interviews of shortlisted candidates set for 28-29[th] April. Special thanks are due to Caroline Bruce for her support, to the members of the profile team and to Mark Baines for the final production of the profile, which can be viewed on the Hardington Vale website, under Useful Links. Much prayer is needed that the person God is calling to this position will respond and be appointed in this process. ## **Mission and schools** The PCC has revisited and endorsed the **mission action plan** which had been drawn up in 2023. This continues to represent the 5 pillars of our current vision. Evidence is seen in this edition of Hardington Vale News, Spring 2025 of work carried out and progress in these areas, for example: **Planning around families and young people:** mini-breakfast church has continued to evolve, with encouraging numbers of young families attending most times in NSP. In addition, research has been carried out by church members into ways being used in other churches to reach and engage with families. The Crib services and Christingle services were extremely well attended, demonstrating the potential in this age range. Youth Space continues to attract 15-20 teenagers monthly, with some early “green shoots” in terms of conversations about faith and praying together at the end. We continue to work with other churches in the deanery on “the Big Dream” project, which builds on the work that Lydia Chancellor carried out for us in 2023, which aims to develop mutually supportive approaches to working with children, young people and families. **Prophetic challenge to care for our environment:** as well as a number of churchyard surveys and projects to protect specific areas to encourage diversity, St Philip & St James Church in NSP was recently awarded Eco Church Bronze. Thanks are due to the parish Eco Group for their work and leadership. **Practising hospitality:** this is demonstrated regularly in many ways across the parish, e.g. the “Just Desserts” evening in November in support of Safe Families, our chosen national charity, allowed insights into the needs of families in Somerset and how we as individuals and churches can respond. **Praying and praising together:** Jo Robinson ran a morning of prayer ministry training last year. The next step is to re-launch our prayer ministry teams. Meanwhile regular prayer meetings happen across the parish, as well as in home groups and among prayer triplets. **Projecting our faith:** three people were confirmed in the autumn following confirmation classes. Homegroups continue to thrive, with over 50 people attending across the various groups – this number includes some who do not form part of our regular congregations. Carol services, both in churches and in the community in the lead up to Christmas drew in large numbers, who heard the good news of God’s love in Jesus. The pioneer project, which we as a parish inherited when Buckland Dinham joined 4 Hardington Vale in 2024, is an exciting opportunity to explore ways to make connections with the community and journey in faith together. A team of four from our churches and the Methodist church provided weekly assemblies in both the Rode and Norton school sites. Assemblies also took place in Hemington School. The Tots and Toys group, led by Maria Fleming every Wednesday in NSP, is has flourished, with around 30 on the roll. Jo Ellis is our Foundation Governor for Rode & Norton Schools and has given excellent support and encouragement. ## **Buildings** **St Philip and St James, Norton St Philip:** In September last year we received the Faculty to remove the remaining pews in the rear of the church. To enable this to proceed the redundant heating system and radiators were removed from within the church in December. The pew removal and construction of the new floor has recently been completed. Proceeds from the sale of the old radiators and pews will help to offset the cost of materials for the new floor. Following the annual inspection of the turret clock located in the tower it was found that the quarter fly ratchet was seriously worn and were it to fail it would cause serious damage to the whole clock mechanism. It was subsequently decided that no further winding should take place, and estimates have been obtained for repairs. We are currently awaiting the third estimate which will then enable us to award the contract to the most suitable clockmaker. A Faculty has been applied for as the mechanism will be dismantled and removed for repair. Grant applications have also been made and the decisions awaited. Works identified in The Quinquennial Report of 2023 are being attended to and are generally of a minor nature. We are again indebted to Michael Walker for completing many of the items and hope he will be able to continue this work following his move to their new parish. Masonry repairs were required to the tower which requires rope access. A ‘List B’ application has been submitted to the DAC and their response is awaited. Two contractors have quoted for the work, and we are planning to undertake the repairs this Spring. Grant funding has been applied for. The Fabric Committee have continued to hold the successful Lunchtime Concerts with funds raised contributing to the purchase of the new Yamaha grand piano. The redundant upright piano has now been sold, and its proceeds added to the purchase fund. **St Lawrence, Rode:** The second phase of Re-roofing works has been undertaken to the North Aisle. Phase 3 to the Chancel and Vestry is planned for next year subject to funding being available. **St Michael & All Angels, Buckland Dinham:** A Faculty has been applied for to renovate the Grade II listed Lychgate. Following a response from the DAC, the architect is liaising with the proposed contractor to develop a plan for the work to ensure sympathetic restoration and not full reconstruction. ## **Electoral Roll Report** Additions to the electoral roll in 2024 were Richard Churchyard, Helen Irving and Sarah Lapham. Names removed were Harold Gosling, Pamela James, Raymond James, Jean Kent, Andrew Moys, Patti Moys and Susan Todd. As per the 2022 edition of the Church Representation Rules, a new roll has been prepared and published for 2025. It contains 155 names and is available in the Parish Office. _**Sarah Priddle**_ **, Electoral Roll Officer** 5 **PCC Report** ## **The annual report of the Parochial Church Council for the year 2023/2024.** This report relates to the year April 2024 to March 2025, during which time the parish of Hardington Vale has now been nine months in vacancy. The PCC met in person six times. These meetings included four relating to the Section 11 process to appoint a new Rector. The Standing Committee met three times in person. It dealt with forthcoming PCC agenda items and matters that would otherwise have had a lengthy wait until the full PCC met. ## **Administrative information:** - The Parish of Hardington Vale in the Diocese of Bath & Wells includes the Churches of St Michael and All Angels, Buckland Dinham; St Leonard (Farleigh Hungerford); St Mary’s (Laverton); St Philip & St James (Norton St Philip); St Lawrence (Rode); and the church of All Saints (Tellisford). The churchyard at St Mary’s Hemington remains open and is under the care of the PCC. - The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Hardington Vale is a charity registered with the Charity Commission Reg No. 1128078. - The Parochial Church Council (PCC) Members (Trustees) who have served during the year are shown below: |Incumbent
Readers
Secretary
Parish Wardens
Chapel Wardens
Deputy Wardens
Deanery Synod
Elected Members|Revd. Caroline Walker
(Chair) until June, since when the parish has been in Vacancy
Barbara Day Michael Harrison Fergus Stewart
Lorna Powell
Geoff Banwell
(Rode) (Chair Finance Committee)
Fergus Stewart
(Norton St Philip)
Mary Morrison
(Norton St Philip)
Chris Cloke
(Norton St Philip)
Guy Hungerford
(Farleigh Hungerford)
Rachel Feilden
(Tellisford)
Bob Hill
(Laverton)
Jenny Waller
(Buckland Dinham)
Murial Duckett
(Norton St Philip)
Sally Pickett
(Rode)
Andrew Morrison
(Vice Chair) (Health & Safety)
Jenny Waller
Diana Lucas
Barbara Day
Mark Baines
3 years to run
2 years to run
1 year to run
Helen Irving
Mark Baines
David Mayell
Paul Richardson
Andy Filkins
Peter Stratford
Martin Cragg
Anthony Powell
Diana Lucas
David Lockley
Susie Filkins
Brenda Graham| |---|---| 6 ## **Structure, governance and management** The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. All Church attendees are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election. ## **Objectives and activities** The PCC has responsibility for co-operating with the incumbent (and in Vacancy with the church leadership team) in promoting the mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical throughout the Parish as well as responsibility for the maintenance of the churches in the Parish. Our Dwelling in the Word passage for the year was Luke 5: 1-11 NRSV, prayerfully and lovingly prepared by Susie Filkins and her prayer group. We began every meeting with it: reading the passage twice, reflecting in pairs on how it had spoken to us and then feeding back to the PCC as a whole. The minutes of successive meetings show God’s love and care for us, while challenging us to ‘go further out’. In 2024/25, the average attendance at PCC meetings was 21 of a possible 27 with a minimum of 17. The standing committee met three times to expedite the following matters: 29 August in person Preparation for the Pre-Section 11 meeting on 11 September 18 November in person Section 11 Meeting and Profile Group update and other matters 26 March in person Preparation for the APCM and Parishioners meetings on 7[th] April 2025 At each of its meetings, the PCC received written reports: on Teamwork from the Rector (until she left in June) and from PCC members with specialist responsibilities, including Finance, Buildings and Churchyards, Safeguarding, Eco Church and Health and Safety. Meetings were held either in in NSP church or at St Lawrence church, Rode. Each meeting began with Susie or Andy Filkins leading the PCC in “Dwelling in the Word” using the passage Luke 5: 1-11 NRSV. The PCC agreed to the following appointments: Andrew Morrison Vice-Chair Lorna Powell Secretary Nick Brown Treasurer Geoff Banwell Chair of the Finance Committee Paul Richardson Safeguarding Officer Andrew Morrison Health & Safety Officer Ros Clarke Electoral Roll Officer (until November 2024 when she was replaced by Sarah Priddle) At its meeting on **21 September,** 17 of a possible 27 attended: Not quite quorate for all purposes but the meeting date had been changed at short notice to accommodate the meeting with Bishop Michael on 11[th] September. The PCC considered Pre-Section 11 ongoing Vacancy work, the endorsement of the Parish Profile Group and matters relating to legal compliance: complying with Charity and Church law. 7 The PCC agreed to appoint the following positions: Acting Captain of Tower NSP Jenny Middleton Tower Captain St Lawrence Rode Sally Pickett Tower Captain St Leonard’s Farleigh Hungerford Sandy Wheeler At its meeting on **28 November** , 22 of a possible 27 members attended: quorate for all purposes In addition to legal compliance matters and teamwork, the PCC received papers and presentations on Finance, Mission, Eco Church and Safeguarding. The Chair of the Finance Committee, Geoff Banwell, reported that Parish finances were robust; he had not felt it appropriate to write to everyone this time asking them to increase their giving. This was partly due to the absence of a paid children and families worker but also to the generosity of people contributing to the church via Standing Orders. The PCC noted that people should still be encouraged to give, especially by Standing Order, and to consider the church in their Wills. Succession planning was under way since the Treasurer, Nick Brown, after completing the Accounts up to December 2025, would then stand down, while Geoff himself would stand down at the APCM in Spring 2026. The PCC recorded a Vote of Thanks to both Nick and Geoff for their outstanding contributions to the work of the church and the PCC. Fergus Stewart reported on Mission and led a review or MAP Priorities 3 and 4 - 3 Practising hospitality and 4 Praying and Praising together. Two fruitful meetings had been held with Safe Families. Informal, contemplative worship had been promoted in Rode. And a trained Prayer Ministry Team had been set up. Jean Richardson spoke to her paper on Eco Church. She sought agreement to change the mowing regime in one 16 square metre part of the churchyard of St Philip & St James Church in Norton St Philip. This would enable fallen seeds to have time to take root and grow, while more bugs and bees would benefit. Tellisford churchyard had had a similar programme under way for some years. The change to the mowing regime was agreed unanimously. The Safeguarding Officer, Paul Richardson, presented a paper, pointing out that the purpose of its proposed one-page Parish Safeguarding Protocol was to provide the PCC with an accessible and workable document. It was important that there were also clear policy statements on the Procedure for Reporting a Safeguarding Concern and on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders. The Safeguarding team should be drawn from across the Parish. The recommendations in the paper were agreed unanimously. Lorna Powell Secretary, Hardington Vale PCC 24/03/2025 8 **Home Groups** Our five Home Groups continue to flourish, with some 50 Christians in the Parish regularly meeting to pray, study the Bible and reflect together, including some who do not worship with us. The groups arer: - Fergus and Rachel Stewart's group (Tuesday evening) is following a course called _How to be (un)successful_ by Pete Portal, which explores how God's values differ from those of society - Peter Yarker and Diana Lucas’ (Tuesday afternoon) group is having a break from Psalms and is studying Acts, using Tom Wright’s _For Everyone Bible Study Guide_ - Lorna Powell’s group met on Tuesday evenings, studying James, followed by the Gospel of Luke - Mirjam Bruggers and Becky Rhodes’ (Wednesday evening) group continues to explore contemplative prayer and includes a scripture passage and time of silence in each meeting - Barbara Day and Vivienne Bolton’s (Thursday evening) group starts with a simple meal and then follows a similar pattern to Mirjam and Becky’s group. Groups generally meet once a fortnight. If you are interested in joining one of them, please contact a group leader or Robin Campbell robingcampbell@gmail.com 01373 834583 ## **School Report** ## **RODE AND NORTON ST PHILIP FIRST SCHOOL FEDERATION** School Report March 2025 ## Autumn term Our Autumn term began with our second **International Languages Day** . The children sang songs in French, learned about the Ukrainian alphabet and learnt the German names for different colours. As part of our science unit on plants, the children in year 3 successfully managed to complete a cycle of **field to fork** , a concept that encompasses the various stages of food production and consumption. We were able to harvest 5 pumpkins and a wheelbarrow full of squashes, potatoes, gourds and sweetcorn. The new year kicked off with a new **girl's football club** . They have been learning shooting techniques and dodging opponents with fancy footwork. It’s proved to be a very popular club Spring was buzzing with creativity as we celebrated **Poetry and writing week** . The children explored a variety of writing styles, performed their own poetry, and embraced the magic of words. We supported our first **NSPCC Numbers Day** . We focussed our day on the book ‘How Many Jellybeans’ by Andrea Monetti. The children (and staff) looked fabulous and spent the day counting, subitising, sorting, rounding, measuring, collecting data and sequencing Jellybeans! Between both sites we managed to raise £218.50 for the NSPCC. We had a fantastic **World Book Day** on 6[th] March, filled with creativity, imagination, and a love of stories. The day began with an assembly led by the Year 4 librarians, who did a brilliant job of introducing World Book Day and explaining the exciting competition taking place. The children then took part in three workshops, each inspired by a different book. It was a day filled with storytelling, creativity, and fun, and it was wonderful to see the children so engaged with books in such exciting ways. Our topic this term is **‘Far, Far Away’** with a history focus. So, children have been learning about all sorts of things, from the Romans to the Moon landings! Every class has been on a trip to aid this learning with our reception year spending the day at **Haynes Motor Museum** , seeing all the cars and learning about how 9 transport and cars have changed over time. Years 1 & 2 had an adventure at the **Fleet Air Arm Museum** , where they explored the fascinating world of flight. The children were also fascinated by what it would be like to live and work on a ship at sea, and they even got to try on pilot overalls, which made for some brilliant photo moments. The children in years 3 & 4 were given hands on experience piecing together Roman pots using tesserae to create a mosaic at the **Newt in Bruton** . The villa itself was beautiful, with its ancient walls and intricate mosaics still intact. On 15[th] March the Friends of Rode and Norton School ( **FRANS** ) arranged a very special colour run at the Mead in Rode. This was the third time it has taken place, and a record number of tickets were sold, raising a huge amount of money for the school. It was fantastic to see so many children, parents and careers taking part. The end of this term will see the return of our **Egg Challenge** . We are asking children to think about the Far, Far Away theme and use their creativity to create an Egg-mobile. We can’t wait to exhibit all their creations! www.rodeandnortonschoolfederation.co.uk Or call us on 01373 830523 or 01373 834327. **COME AND JOIN THE ADVENTURE!** ## **Church Wardens’ Reports** ## **St Michael & All Angels, Buckland Dinham** ## **The merger with Hardington Vale** On 1 August 2024, we officially became part of the Parish of Hardington Vale. All financial records and accounts were transferred and in October a catch-up meeting was held to check on how the merger was working. Peter Corbett continued to publish the monthly village magazine 5 Alive which carried church as well as news from our former benefice. We would like to thank everyone for their marvellous support and look forward to our future together. ## **Services** Monthly service pattern Week 1 Services in the Mells and HV benefices Week 2 11:00: Lay service led by Rob and Jenny Waller Week 3 11:00: Service of Holy Communion Week 4 6:00: Lay service led by Jonny and Meg Griffiths Week 5 Joint service in HV 10 Thanks to the Reverends David Gatliffe, Martin Weymont, Stephen Kivett, Stephen Jones and Jo Robinson for leading our services of Holy Communion, and to Fergus Stewart and Barbara Day for leading our Remembrance and All Souls services respectively. In September we welcomed the Reverend Pauline Reid to the Parish. A former Area Dean, Pauline has retired to Buckland Dinham and is leading our services of Holy Communion during the interregnum. We are very blessed by her ministry. Special services included: Mothering Sunday; Sunrise service and service of Holy Communion on Easter Sunday; All Souls; a Pet Service; Harvest; and the annual Advent Carol Service. Thanks to everyone who took part, and in particular to the Hardington Vale choir who supported our carol service. Until July, Rob Waller led a mid-week reflective service on Zoom each Wednesday at 6:00. During Lent, we followed the meditations from the Pray as You Go website. Originally started during the pandemic, we decided in July that the Zoom meetings had run their course. Thanks to Rob for his faithfulness in leading these services, and for introducing us to a such a wide variety of poems, readings and songs. Four funeral services were held for members of the village community, filling the church each time. In January, Jo Robinson conducted a baptism. ## **Church flowers** The flowers for St Michael’s and All Angels were provided by a team consisting of Debbie Worsfold, Rosamund Bradbury and Peggy Harris. The team, led by Peggy, worked on a rotational basis, sourcing the flowers and foliage as needed. On festive occasions, the team worked together to provide suitable displays. A cash float was made available to the flower arranging team, to use as necessary. ## **Church building** The church was opened throughout the week with positive feedback from visitors. In December our electronic payment system was stolen but we decided not to replace it rather than close the church. ## **The quinquennial report** On 11 July, church architect George Chedburn and Chris Cloke from Hardington Vale met at St Michael’s to survey the church for the quinquennial report. While the full report is not yet available, we are not anticipating any major problems. ## **The Lychgate** The lychgate, which is listed, continues to deteriorate and in September a faculty was applied for, for its repair. This work is planned for 2025. ## **Church clock** The church clock was gaining around 10 minutes every six months, but clock repairer Simon Gilchrist has shown us how to adjust it. He will continue to manage the clock changes. ## **Terrier, inventory and logbook** We are continuing to transfer inventory records on-line, aiming to complete by 2025. The back of our purple frontal was destroyed by a mouse and has been replaced. A logbook is in place. ## **PAT testing** On 27 May PAT testing was carried out by Bob Hill. ## **The Friends group** The Friends group met throughout the year to share information and plan events. Its main fundraising activity consisted of coffee mornings on the third Saturday of every month, often with over 30 attending. Two concerts were also held. In March, local band the Hoodoos (featuring Jonny on violin) played at NSP, raising over £500. In June a concert by Gregory Steward was held at Buckland Dinham but was not well attended and no funds were raised. Currently fundraising is for the Lychgate repair. ## **Bell ringing** Bellringing teams including the Ropley Ringers and the Salisbury Guild Young Ringers continued to visit Buckland Dinham, attracted by our 8-bell ring. Mike Attenborough and his Corsley team held a monthly 11 practice and rang in our Harvest and Christmas Carol services. The team made a monthly contribution of £20 to the Friends. ## **The churchyard** The churchyard continued to be maintained by the Cary family and Matthew Snelgrove, with support from the Parish Council. ## **The Buckland Dinham parish plan 2024** Supported by funding from the Community Council for Somerset (CCS), the parish council carried out a detailed survey in Buckland Dinham with the aim of developing a unified vision for the village to work towards. This resulted in the Buckland Dinham parish plan, with working groups for communications; community activities and events; traffic, travel and transport; and local environment. We believe the focus on building an inclusive community is positive for the church and opens up new opportunities for us. ## _**Jenny Waller,**_ **Church Warden** ## **St. Leonard’s Church, Farleigh Hungerford** The pattern of monthly services held on the third Sunday in each month has continued throughout the year, alternating between a Communion service and Morning Worship. Following the departure of the Rector we have been grateful for the services conducted by a number of visiting clergy and by lay readers. A joyful and well attended Carol Service was celebrated on the Sunday before Christmas. The condition of the Church building remains good and a continuous programme of improvements and maintenance has continued throughout the year. The work has included substantial pointing repairs to the tower and main body of the Church, replacement of stone louvres in the tower and of roof shingles. The contractor has completed preparatory work on the steel structure soon to be fitted to enable the sixth bell and a new tenor bell to be hung in the bell tower. This will result in St. Leonard’s having a set of six bells for the first time in its 582-year history. Something we all much look forward to seeing and hearing. The new card reader is in situ and operating satisfactorily. The churchyard and pathways are well maintained. The terrier and logbook are up to date, The condition of the Church and graveyard and the organisation of worship have been achieved through the dedicated support and generosity in time and money of the members of the Friends of St. Leonard’s, to all of whom once again my sincere thanks are due, in particular Mike Smith, John Davidson, Rex Eastment, Claire Covill, Robin and Deborah Allen and Sallie Neill. We are all grateful for the flowers in the Church provided by Deborah Allen, Dilys MacKechne and Catriona Murfitt **.** ## _**Guy Hungerford,**_ **Chapel Warden** ## **St Mary’s, Laverton** ## **Church Services** The pattern of services remained unchanged with Holy Communion on the first Sunday of each month and lay-led morning prayer on the next 3 Sundays. On 5[th] Sundays, the congregation attended the appointed church. ## **2024 Quinquennial Inspection** On 15 May, the 2024 Quinquennial Inspection was undertaken by Rob Toal of Benjamin + Beauchamp whose report was received on 16 July. 12 Of the 18 priority 1, 2 and 3 items requiring repair, 13 require repair with lime mortar. Most are at roof height requiring scaffolding. All are straightforward repairs. Overall, it could be seen that the extensive repairs required by the 2019 Quinquennial Inspection had lasted well, demonstrating the thoroughness of that work by John Reynolds who was therefore chosen to undertake the 2024 work. _**Sir Robert Hill,**_ **Chapel Warden** ## **St Philip & St James, Norton St Philip** ## **Services** Despite the changes which have occurred over the past year, attendance has remained good at all services. Holy Communion services are provided twice a month, and our sincere thanks go to Muriel Duckett who, as well as carrying out her duties as warden, acts as sacristan, preparing the church for Holy Communion services. Muriel also attends all funerals, weddings and baptisms, ensuring that the church is prepared, the visitors are welcomed and things run smoothly. A very successful breakfast church in Norton continued on the first Sunday, led and catered for by different people who take turns (organized by Susie Filkins). This service also has within it a mini breakfast church for children which is led by Jean Richardson and Kate Ashburner who are making an effort to build family engagement; a variety of different musicians play at these times. On the third Sunday in the month there is an informal service, generally led by one of the worship leaders, with contemporary worship songs accompanied by the piano. There was a very special sunrise service around a bonfire on Easter Day followed by breakfast in NSP Church arranged by Tony and Barbara Day. Christmas saw the well-attended carol service and crib service on Christmas Eve and a lovely Christmas Day service which included lots of visitors. We continued to hold a special Sea Sunday service organized by Bob Hill; and the Remembrance Day Sunday service led and organized by our local branch of the Royal British Legion. Our thanks to Duncan Barley and the other RBL Branch members for arranging this service. Home groups have continued to grow and flourish. These are coordinated by Robin Campbell, while taking different formats such as bible study or reflective meditation and forms of prayer. Many thanks to those who host and lead these and to Robin for his work in organizing and reporting on these groups. A pattern of regular prayer continued in some of the churches around the parish including: NSP on a Monday morning; Hemington on Wednesday morning; alternate weeks at Tellisford, now on Wednesday evenings at 6pm and at 8.30 am and ecumenical prayer at Rode Chapel, also weekly at 5pm on Wednesdays to which all are invited. ## **Music** The growing scratch choir again met for practices in the church ready for our Easter and Christmas services. This was very popular and involved many churchgoers from across the parish as well as those who are not regular attendees. In this we have been very blessed to have the commitment and skill of Caroline Whitehead who made this a really enjoyable and worthwhile activity. We were also fortunate to have the skills of Ros Clarke who is an excellent accompanist. Andrew Morrison continued to play the organ for Holy Communion services alongside Caroline Whitehead who plays the piano. Anthony Powell has also continued to play the piano for occasional services and play the organ as a stand in for Andrew when he is not available. Becky and Steve Rhodes have also played for Breakfast Church or informal services. ## **Activities** The new open space within NSP church has enabled many activities to flourish: 13 ‘Tots and Toys’ is now run brilliantly each Wednesday morning in term-time by Maria Fleming and her helpers and has brought in many new families. Some of these have been encouraged to attend special services in the church such as the Crib service, Christingle and Mothering Sunday. Youth Space led by Fergus Stewart has thrived on a Monday night once a month with numerous volunteers and has brought in 20+ local youngsters between the ages of 10-15. Forget me Not cafe led by Paul Shepherd and Mandy continued to meet once a month for those suffering from dementia and their care-rs. Silent prayer continued on Thursday evenings in the hub at 6pm led by Robin Campbell. We have been joined regularly by some local Roman Catholics. PCC meetings have been held in the church which provides a good space. in September we welcomed the Bishop, the Archdeacon and Area Dean to talk to us about the process for appointing our new incumbent to replace Caroline. Fundraising lunchtime concerts have been well attended and continue monthly on a Thursday and there have been some marvelous musicians and performances for us to enjoy - thanks to Nick Sorenson who arranges the programmes and contributors. On 25[th] September, Anthony and Lorna Powell ran a Café Society Tea Party Concert which was very well attended and raised more funds for the church. Also in September, we enjoyed numerous visitors to the village, involved in filming a feature film ‘Mother’s Pride” starring Martin Clunes. We were able to provide facilities within the church for the actors to change and have make-up for their roles in the filming of a village fete. Prior to Christmas, we were provided with a wreath making workshop organized by Rhoda Tickell and also a Christmas Fair which was very well attended. There were numerous stalls selling all kinds of crafts including gifts, jewelry, locally produced honey and cards – all demonstrating what a wealth of creative talent there is in the village. We also held a well-attended curry evening to support the work of Asha in Delhi, India. ## **Churchyard** The mowing was carried out under contract and annual cleanups were carried out by volunteers led by Duncan Barley - many thanks to him. The large yew trees were topped by Michael Walker and following high winds, fallen branches were removed. ## **Terrier** An inventory of items of value has been successfully carried out by Muriel Duckett and Glenys Brown - all items have been accounted for. ## **Flowers** Finally, huge thanks go to Rhoda Tickell and her team of flower arrangers for providing us with such wonderful displays all through the year. ## **Church wardens,** _**Muriel Duckett, Mary Morrison**_ ## **St Lawrence, Rode** ## **Services** We continued to have Holy Communion on the first and third Sundays in the month, Breakfast church on the second Sunday and Informal worship on the fourth Sunday. We are always delighted to welcome our friends from other parts of the parish to any of these services. Our grateful thanks go to all those who provided the delicious breakfasts on the second Sundays, those who provided the refreshments at the other services, our cleaners and flower arrangers. We are blessed to have such loyal teams of people. 14 ## **The Church Building** The work on re-covering the roof continued during the year. By the end of 2024 work was completed on the Nave, both Aisles and the Porch. The expenditure to date, including associated masonry repairs is £327,469.72, towards which the trustees of the Richard Oatley Foundation have provided the magnificent sum of £224,410. Without the assistance of the trustees, other grant providers and donations it would not have been possible to carry out this work. The total money raised by donations, fundraising and grants up to 31[st] December 2024 was £313,670.08. The shortfall of £13,799.64, compared with the amount spent above was met from funds previously raised. A preliminary estimate of the cost of the work to re-cover the Chancel and Vestry roofs is £147,500. The total amount pledged by the Richard Oatley Foundation was £304,000 of which £224,410 has been drawn down so far. The remaining pledge is therefore £79,590. This leaves a funding gap of around £68,000 for the final phase, which will need to be filled. Further donations are therefore being sought. If the necessary funds can be raised, work will start in September 2025. Apart from the church roof, other work specified in the Architect’s Quinquennial Inspection report has been continuing, but fortunately the cost is modest compared with the roof work. ## **The Churchyard** The Churchyard has been regularly mown and kept in good order. We are grateful to Rode Parish Council for the annual grant they provide towards the cost of maintenance. ## **Terrier and Logbook** The Terrier and Logbook are up to date. ## **Fund Raising** Apart from fund raising for the roof project, mentioned above, other regular donations and fundraising activities have paid for the ongoing maintenance and insurance of our village church and its churchyard. The fundraising is carried out by the Friends of St Lawrence under the “Heart of Rode” banner. ## **Occasional Offices** During the year there was one baptism, one marriage and two thanksgiving services at St Lawrence. ## _**Geoff Banwell and Sally Pickett,**_ **Churchwardens** ## **All Saints, Tellisford** Tellisford’s Church of All Saints became a Chapel of Ease in June 2017, so each year the congregation and the Fabric Committee elect a Chapel Warden (currently Rachel Feilden); the Deputy Warden is Helen Curwen. The regular pattern of services is Holy Communion at 9am on the fourth Sunday of each month, and Evening Prayer fortnightly. By popular request, in September, Evening Prayer which had been every other Tuesday at 5pm reverted to our original timing of Wednesday at 6pm. Special services included our patronal festival on 1[st] November celebrating both All Saints’ Day and All Souls (2[nd] November), and Nativity Poems and Carols on 23[rd] December. We also held two weddings, a baptism, and an interment of ashes. On 11[th] November we shared Poems for Peace. Our church was open to visitors during daylight hours throughout the year. The team of eight flower arrangers kept the church looking cared for and welcoming. Comments in the Visitors’ Book reflected our visitors’ pleasure in finding the church open and enjoying its peace and beauty. A footpath passes through the churchyard, and we are on a pilgrimage route linking Wells, Frome and Bath. The churchyard plan is up to date. All seven lime trees were pollarded in January and February. The Fabric Committee’s mowing pattern continues to be a fortnightly mow (including paths connecting to the footpath 15 which goes from the asphalted path into the churchyard and out over the eastern boundary wall), a late summer mow of longer growth, and strimming the rough edges in Autumn. Starting in March, we carried out four inventories of plants and grasses, identifying 111 including our first orchid. A birding expert made two visits in Spring and identified 20 types of bird, either by sight or by their songs. The electrical appliances were PAT-tested on 16[th] May 2024 on a schedule in accordance with Health and Safety Regulations. Fire extinguishers were inspected on schedule in June. We have inspected the Terrier, and all church goods and chattels therein are in place. The Logbook and Register of Services are up to date. ## **Occasional Offices** Wedding of Hannah Morrell and Joshua Black, 27[th] April 2024 Interment of David Heffill’s ashes, 29[th] June 2024 Wedding of Harriet Mustard and Michael Lovering, 29[th] June 2024 Baptism of Ludo Watkins, 28[th] July 2024 All Saints and All Souls, Friday 1[st] November 2024 Nativity Poems and Carols, Monday 23[rd] December 2024 ## _**Rachel Feilden and Helen Curwen,**_ **Churchwardens** ## **Safeguarding Report** ## **Safeguarding Action Plan.** We continued to work on improving our Safeguarding training compliance, and at the end of the reporting year, we currently showed a level of 60% on the Bath and Wells Diocesan Safeguarding Dashboard. Keeping up to date with safeguarding training and DBS checks is challenging, but the availability of online access for both these requirements streamlines the process. As Safeguarding Officer, I have taken over the active management of DBS certification from the Administrator, but I am grateful to Sarah Priddle for continuing to look after ID checking. We have formed an informal safeguarding advisory group which meets as required to offer support and advice to the Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). At present this group consists of Michael Harrison (Reader), Mary Morrison (Warden - Pastoral Care), Paul Shepherd (Leader, Forget-me-not Café), Fergus Stewart (Reader, Warden – Strategy) and the PSO. This team was the natural product of several people completing the Leadership in Safeguarding training model run by the diocese. ## **Safeguarding Concerns.** All safeguarding concerns have been addressed and we are grateful for the excellent support we receive from the Diocesan Safeguarding Team. _**Paul Richardson**_ **, Parish Safeguarding Officer** 16 **Music** We continued to enjoy regular organists for the Holy Communion services with Andrew Morrison playing at Norton St Philip and David Thomas playing for St Lawrence, Rode, along with various pianists, including Ros Clarke and Anthony Powell, with Sally Pickett helping at other services on an ad hoc basis. There was a mixture of recorded and live playing for the informal services. Caroline Whitehead rehearsed and conducted a choir made up of local volunteers from around the parish for our Easter and Christmas services. We are fortunate to have Nick Sorensen in our community, who continued to compose pieces for this choir. Anyone who would like to be involved with helping lead music and worship at any services or to sing in the choir should contact: Sarah Priddle (admin@hardingtonvale.org.uk) for the Holy Communion services Fergus Stewart (fandrstewart1985@gmail.com) for breakfast church and informal services. ## **Eco Church** During the year, Hardington Vale won a Bronze Eco Church Award, which was achieved because of the churchyard in NSP. (All individual churches are eligible to apply and are encouraged to do so.) Other churches in the parish (see in particular the report from All Saints Church, Tellisford above) have either actively pursued the goal of making our unique churchyards more biodiverse and signposting these efforts to our many visitors or have taken up the drive to do so. Careful mowing so as to protect the seeding and growth cycles of rare plants is another part of the strategy. Barbara Day ## **Parish Clergy Contacts** ## **RECTOR** In vacancy ## **PARISH OFFICE** Parish Administrator: Sarah Priddle Office Opening Times: Mon-Wed 8.30 am – 12.30 pm Tel: 01373-834488 Email: admin@hardingtonvale.org.uk 17 Notes Notes 19 **Notice of Meeting** ## **The Parish of Hardington Vale Buckland Dinham, Farleigh Hungerford, Hemington, Laverton, Norton St Philip, Rode, Tellisford** ## **Notice of The Annual Parochial Church Meeting** # **Monday 7 April 2025 at 19:30** # **To be held in St Philip & St James Church, Norton St Philip** ## **AGENDA** 1. Opening Prayer and Dwelling in the word. 2. To receive apologies for absence 3. To agree the Minutes of the Annual Parochial Meeting held on 25 April 2024 4. Matters arising from the Minutes ## **MEETING OF PARISHIONERS** **(note: All residents of the Parish of Hardington Vale and all those on the Electoral Roll may vote)** 1. Election of churchwardens (Parish Wardens) ## **ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING** (note: only those on the Electoral Roll may vote) 1. To receive the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024 2. To appoint an external examiner 3. To receive Annual Reports (as published in Hardington Vale News 2025) 4. Deanery Synod Report 5. To elect representatives to the Deanery Synod 6. To receive the Electoral Roll Report 7. To elect members of the Parochial Church Council Lorna Powell, Secretary to the Parochial Church Council Hardington Vale **www.hardingtonvale.org.uk** 20 The Parochial Church Council of Hardington Vale Annual Report and Atcounts Year ended 31 December 2024 Reglstered Charity No 1128078 Prepared by N J Brown FCCA TreasurÈr ReviEwed bv Anthony Dav FCCA l Retlredl ontents Incorne & Exper.,.4rt11 Bèlance Sheet Independent Examine13 Rerrt)rt Notes Pèrish Funds Banks. Debtors & Creditois Appendi¢es General Fund- Det4ile(i IniomÉ fjeneral Fund- Detailed EXp￿dIlure Ffiends Fund- Income Ffiend5 Fund Expcp,dltu RestTlCted Funds Parish Mag&2ines Aard5n8ion Vale General FUDLI Pagel 12 Months Ateowts to 31st gecEmber 2024 12 Month 12 MoTrth5 Totsi UME5tritteJ FU￿d5 DesiRn)ieO Restilcieo FundJ Totri 2024 FuThd5 Fund5 2023 Note INCOMING RESOURCES Voluntary Income Grènt Activilies for 8enerath8 Fund$ Partsh t¢lagaiines 119,887 21B.314 40,597 378.798 239902 2.937 9,263 12.2 14888 7431 16228 14.888 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 119,887 14.888 221.252 49.860 405086 263561 RESOURCES EXPENDED Common Fund Charit2ble Donatton,.: M5nlStry Expenses Family Workei Elect*iclty. 6a$, Oil & Water Admin Expènsés News Letters Maintenance & Cleaning Henta8e Grant Music, Audio & V15ual Church AttlwtSe5 Architecis Fees Finance & Irtsurantp. blSP 6ells Flower Fund Roundin8S 69,022 2,224 15,976 5.295 25 -1,057 74R17 2249 I4￿19 194 8216 7h65 281,416 63316 2821 13610 2947 194 7,2LSJ 1,117 3927 14372 84823 7.665 2S8.164 23,252 629 534 225 854 534 22,340 8,160 6397 731 21,1761 1.164 7,563 597 7273 60 50 22 TDTAI RESOURCES EXPENOED 96,182 7.E62 H+G 7.225 279.595 37,594 421,033 208850 lippendi NET INCOMING RESOURCES 8EFORE OTHER IIECOGNIS:iJ C3AINS & LOSSE5 InvEStments Tr?DsFer from 8uckla,-d Dinhkm 23,705 -58,343 12.2G£ -15.147 54.710 4,461 55.351 Aciu?l incorne curront year BALANCE UIFWD l JtI'.4UARY 44,459 1,811 103.179 40,566 210,02S 155315 8ALANCE CIFWD 310ECEM8ER 72,6Y5 29,036 103,723 250,229 210,025 ma￿¢t Value of Investments 24.741 12,891 46568 toèt Total Ir¥cludinr IniestmeTrts 97.-47< 44A36 126.614 297,862 256593 The Parochial Church Council of Hardin@ton Vale Page 2 Balantt Sheet at 31 DKembÈr 2024 2023 2024 Current A55ets Debtors & Prepayments Investments Cash at bank and In hand 10,403 46,568 206,494 263,465 19.778 47,633 245.670 313,081 6,873 15,219 Creditors & Accruals 256,592 297,862 Total Net ￿se1S Parlsh Funds Unrestriaed Restricied - Friends Funds Restriued - Specillc Funds Designated 100.249 128,667 39.910 29,D36 68,759 83,612 82,408 21,813 256,592 297,862 Approved by the Parochial Church Councll Sub Committee on 12th Mnrch 2026 G Banwell (Chairman of Finance Sub Committeell Ihe notes on page$ 3 to 6 lorm part cf these accounts Page 3 Ihe Parochial Church Coyncil Dr Hardlngron Vale Independent ExamSnÈrs Report to the PCC of Hordln8ton Vale This report on the account5 of the PCC for the year ended 31 Docembtr 2024, which are setovt on pa8es I to 6 ihe supportln6 schedules.15 in r¢5Pe¢t ofan examimtion ¢trrried out in accordaN¢È Wlth the Chariiies Att 2011lthe kntl espettl¥e responsibllltles ol the PCC ond ihe Examln AS member5 gf the PCC you are re5porTrsible for the prepatstion of the accoun15. I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's 3Ctovnts carried out undersection 145 of the 2011 Act at)d in carrying out my examinziion, I have lollowed èll appl¢cable Dlrettions given by the Charity Commis5i0n under section 1451Slb of the Act. The ch3rity'S gross income e%ceeded £25(￿tA) and l èm qualified io undertake the examination by belng a qualified mernbei of The As50Ciation of Chartered Ceriified Accountants Independent Ex8mlnei s statemenl have completed mv examination I confirrn that no material matters have Come to ry attention In connection with the exatTrinètion which give5 me cause to believe that in aTry malerial fespe(t, Ihe accounting records were not kepi in aCcord￿nce with section 130 01 the Charttie5 Act.'or the aicounts did not accord with the accountlng records.'or rhe accounis did not tomplywith the applirable requiremertts toncemlng tho form aThl content of attoiints set out in the Chari*it51Account5 and ReportslRe8ulatlon5 2008 tsth¢r than any requirement ' t￿.￿1 ihe accounts giva a true and lairviÈw whlch is not a matter consldered as part of an IiTrdepèndent examin8tlDn. I have no ¢ontein5 afjd have comc across no Oiher m*sers in connect￿￿ wllh Ihe eAominatlon io which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understandingof the accounts to be reach¢cl. Anthony Day FCCA l RetlieOI Sisned The Parochi31 Church Co4Jncil of Hardington Vale Page 4 Nole5 to the finanual statements Year ended 31 De￿rnber 2024 I. ACCOiINTING POUCIES The financial statements have been prepared In accordance with thè Church Accounting Regulations 2006 together with applicable accounting standards and the SORP 2005. The financial Statements have been prepared under the historical cc>st conventlon except lor the valuation of Investment assets, which are shown at market value. The linancial statements include èll transactions. assets and liabilities for whlch ihe PCC is responsible in law. They do not inclutle the accounts of church 8roup5 that owe their main affiliation to a.nother body. nor those that are ip.lormal gatherings of Church J)t&mbers. Fund5 Deslgnrted Funds may be set aside out of an unrestricted fund for a specific purpose. such as the replacement of vestments or Restrirttdfunds represent lal income from tW5ts or endowments which may be expended only on those iestricted objects provided in the ierms of the trust or bequest, and Ibl donations or giants received for a speiific object or invited by ihe PCC lor a specific object. The funds may only be expended on the specific object for which they were given. Any balance remainlng unspent at the end of each year must be carried lorwafd as a balance on that lund. TlTre PCC does noi usually irivesi separ8tely for each fund. Wtr4ere there is no separate Investment, interest IS 3PPOrtioned to individual funds on an avera8e balance basis. Vnrertrl¢tedfvnds are general funds which can be used for PCC ordinary purposes. Incoming ￿$OUr£*5 Planned eiving, collLhCtions and donatign5 are recogfjized when received. -f&X refunds are recognized with the ncomin8 resourcp 10 which they relate and are accrued. Grants and legacie5 are accounted for when the PCC 15 legally entitlèd to the ¢mounis due. Dividends are accounted foi when receivable, interest IS 8¢crued. All othei income is reiogniz2d when it is receivable. All incomin8 resources are accouiited for gr055. Resources expende-. Grarits 3nd donèlions are accounted for when pald over, or when aw'arde.d, if that awaid Ireates a binding or constructl¥'e obligation on the PCC. The dioces8n par15h share ie Jccounted for when due. Amcunts received specifically for mission are dealt with as restricted funds. 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I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out Linder section 145 of the 2041 Act and in carryinq out my examination, I have followed all the applicable 4nireGlions given by the Charity Conimission under section 14515){bl of Ipe Act. Independent rrhe charity's gross intsome. kn?xceeded £250,OCO and l am qualified lo examinevs statement undertake the e¥am,'iatii)n Ly being a qualified member of linsert name of applicable listed boc'.y]l. Delsbre I l if not applicable. I have completed my examinatitsn. I confirm +*al no material matters have come to my attentioii in coniiention with the "xaminalion (other than that Liisclosed below") whic1* gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect". the accounting records were ilot kept in acGordanGe with section 130 of the Charities Act-, or the accounts did not accord with the ac.LCiunting ￿cOrdS- or -able requirements the accounts did njt r.cmply with the ap{I','"" COn￿rning •he iorm ai Id content of accriijnts set out in the C￿arItieS (Accounts aiia R6porlhl Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accoLintS IIIVs ariu lid, come acroqs no other matters in Lonnedion with the examinaiion Ic syp.1￿,17 attention should be drawn in this r•port in order to enable a pi iiPLtr understanding of the accounts to be reached. ' D18aseJglet 'rd.g in tlie brdrkels if they do i?ot apply. Name: Flelevant professional qualificationlsl or bcdy IER Oct 2018 Ilf any): ll. Address: r4...t4... 5.7 L,P Section 8 Di$closuTe Only cornplete if the examiner needs lo highlight material matters of contsrn (see CC32, Independent examinalitsn of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brlef details of I any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER Oct 2018