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HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH BARKINGSIDE

– SERVING GOD AND THE PARISH 1840 2024

ANNUAL REPORT 2023 – 2024

Heavenly Father we give you thanks for all your goodness and blessings. We pray for our parish, for all who live and work here. We pray that your gospel would spread and your Kingdom would grow. We pray for your blessing and protection upon us as we seek to serve you. Refresh and renew our faith and help us to preach the gospel with our words and lives. Help us to draw many into the radiance of your love. This we ask through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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AGENDA

26[th] May 2024, following the 10:30am Sunday Service in church

WELCOME by Rev Dr Chris Szejnmann, Vicar

EASTER VESTRY MEETING 2024

  1. Minutes of the 2023 Easter Vestry meeting (P3)

  2. Election of Churchwardens for 2024

ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING 2024

  1. Apologies for absence

  2. Minutes of the APCM 2023

  3. Revision of the Electoral Roll

  4. Vicar’s Report

  5. PCC Secretary’s report (NB: due regard to the PCCs compliance with Safeguarding and GDPR is included in this report)

  6. Financial report and statements

  7. Churchwardens’ Fabric report

  8. Deanery Synod report

  9. Prayer Chain Report

  10. Worship Report

  11. Families, Children & Youth Ministry

12. Mothers’ Union Report

13. Trinity Times

  1. Election of Deanery Synod Representative (up to 1)

  2. Election of PCC laity (up to 9)

  3. Appointment of Independent Examiner

  4. Any other Business previously notified. New items for the agenda will not be accepted at the meeting. Please contact Fr. Chris at least twenty-four hours before the meeting is due to start if you have any items under Any Other Business

  5. Closing Prayers

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Holy Trinity Barkingside

Minutes of Easter Vestry Meeting.

Sunday 22[nd] . May 2023

1. Minutes of the 2023 Easter Vestry meeting held on 22nd. May 2023

Minutes accepted as an accurate record of meeting.

Proposer: Laura Priestman; Seconder: Christine Edwards.

2. Election of Churchwardens.

Chris Stoneham was nominated by Kaye Larbi and seconded by Laura Priestman.

Nomination met with unanimous approval.

Vestry Meeting was closed.

Minutes of Annual Parochial Church Meeting 22[nd] May 2023

Present: A total of 42 attendees.

  1. Apologies: Paul McKenzie, Jon and Maxine Paul.

  2. Minutes of 2022 APCM held on 22[rd] . May 2022 . Proposed by Chris Stoneham and Seconded by Harry Moth. Unanimous acceptance.

3.Revision of Electoral Roll. Some amendment to details: 2 members removed this year and 2 gained. Roll comprises 102 members.

4.Vicar’s Report. [To be found on pages 4-6 of 2022-2023 Annual Report]. Chris Stoneham proposed thanks to the new vicar and extended a warm welcome to Kate our new curate.

  1. Secretary’s Report [See p.7 of Annual Report 2022-2023 – NB: due regard to the PCCs compliance with Safeguarding and GDPR is included in this report]. The Vicar expressed his appreciation of the work of the PCC during this year.

  2. Financial Report and Statements. [see Accounts at end of 2022 – 2023 Annual Report] were presented by Laura Priestman.

  3. Churchwardens’ Fabric report [see pages 8-9 of Annual Report] Jon Paul and his helpers were thanked for their efforts over the year.

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  1. Deanery Synod. Maxine, Stephen and Patricia were thanked for their contributions over the year.

  2. Prayer Chain. Particular thanks were expressed to Laura and Tricia.

  3. Worship [See pages 10-11] Gemma, Mike and Mary were thanked for their contributions and Kate was welcomed into the fold.

  4. Mothers’ Union. The efforts of Tricia and her team were recognised.

  5. Trinity Times . The editor’s hard work throughout the year was commended.

  6. Election of Deanery Synod Representatives. Tricia McCarthy (2019) and Stephen Gilson (2019) were confirmed [Maxine automatically a member]. Grace Man has retired due to family and work commitments.

14. Election of PCC Laity:

New to the Council: Mark Gentry (2023) and Mike Priestman (2023).

Renewals appointed en bloc:: Christine Edwards (2022); David Horton (2021); Kaye Larbi (2021) (2019); Harry Moth (2022); Hyacinth Osborne (2021); Lorraine Roman (2022).

Rosemary and Chris Potten have relinquished their roles.

15. Appointment of Independent Examiner.

Laura proposed and Stephen seconded the appointment of Mr Richard Freeman.

  1. AOB. None.

Closing Prayers.

Closing Prayers. [Meeting ended at 12:23 pm.]

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- REPORTS for 2023 24

3) REVISION OF ELECTORAL ROLL (2024)

Report will be given verbally.

4) VICAR’S REPORT

I have been Vicar of Holy Trinity Barkingside for nearly two years now. During the first year I focused on watching, listening and learning; discerning what is healthy and what needs pruning; and asking where God is active and how we can join in? Over the last year our journey built on this and moved on, most importantly: i) Kate joined our church as Assistant Curate and the two of us have been able to minister together as a couple – we see ourselves as leading HT together; ii) after summer there was a noticeable shift from dealing with administrative things to focusing more on people and relationships*; iii) since February there has been a strong sense that we have moved into a season of “planting” and “releasing”.

We describe ourselves to be a lively, Family Friendly Church, with a Heart for the Common Good, and seeking to make Jesus Christ known in Barkingside. We want to offer a lifegiving alternative, welcome and hope to people in our community who are challenged by many things. There are three things we hold close to our heart: we are in intimate relationship with God and love worshipping him; we are a Family full of love and support for one another – empowering one another in our specific gifting, and seeking to imitate Christ’s humility and compassion in everything we do**; we are working for the Common Good, and practice radical hospitality to those around us.

For some time now there has been a wonderful sense that we are “on the move” with God. Here are some of the most significant areas where we have been experiencing life, joy, renewal and belonging, and seeing healthy growth:

  1. the “Tuesday Drop-Ins” for all run by our Mothers Union;

  2. our Wednesday gatherings that started with our Alpha Course and has brought a large group of HT members and externals together in profound ways, deepening our faith journey and bringing us unexpected joy: Salsa dancing!

  3. the incredible life & joy we see connecting with children, youth & families: from our amazing Family Fun Zone events, to integrating children & Families in our Sunday service, to our newly launched Edge Youth Club;

  4. we see people connecting in profound ways with God during corporate worship time at the Sunday 10:30am and the Wednesday 9:45am;

  5. more and more people are serving on various teams and are stepping into God’s Kingdom, in particular in the Family Fun Zone, Friends of the Vulnerable, Edge Youth Club, Prayer Team, HC Assistants, and Tech & Sound;

  6. we are growing & deepening relationships in our local community, including many local schools (who we host at HT in particular during Christmas & Easter; plus we do regular school assemblies at Mossford Green Primary School, where Kate also acts as de-facto fortnightly pastoral assistance); reaching out during Community events, including regular Family Fun Zone events, Edge Youth Club meetings, visits to Birchwood Care Home, and various concerts and parties open to the community.

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  1. the Leadership team is becoming a key source of light and compass for Kate and me, and at the heart of HT – in addition, the support of Laura and Tricia have been invaluable.

There have been challenges on the way. Kate and I have been facing increasingly heavy workloads and struggle to take sufficient time off; and we do not always find the day-to-day grind of our joint ministry easy. There have been many things that I have not managed to do, and we have mourned the deaths of loved ones from our community.

And whilst we feel blessed by God’s work in our midst, growing new things and gaining momentum hardly happens overnight but often takes hard and persistent work – often it’s two steps forward and one back and some hurdles need to be overcome. However, overall we are blessed by noticeable progress, including on every aspect that I mentioned one year ago as our key priorities going forward: We have strengthened our pastoral ministry with the “Friends of the Vulnerable Team” (8/23); we have surveyed our congregation in regards to their heart and vision (10/23); we have formed a Leadership team (8/23 – ChrisS, Christine, Kate, Maxine, Mike and myself); we are on a good journey of injecting new blood into our ministries; we are fostering and growing relationship & connections in our neighbourhood.

– And here are some of my highlights of the last 12 months out of so many wonderful moments:

What has happened over the last 12 months? A lot, including (in chronological order):

  1. Rev Kate Szejnmann joined us as Associate Curate on 23 April;

  2. Re-vamping our website and Facebook (June);

  3. Mike completed his Christian Studies course (June) and continues to journey towards priesthood based at HT;

  4. Continuing to revitalize Eco Church (July: new Eco Banner);

  5. Family Church (now Family Fun Zone) started and has led to amazing monthly events led by Christine and Kate and an amazing team including Gill, Lorraine, Mike, Patricia, Rhiannon and Tricia;

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  1. Hosting community events, including Christian Aid Concert with New Redbridge Wind Orchestra (20 May – also Christian Aid NIFOC Lent Lunch 1 March); NIFOC’s “Songs of Praise” Gathering at Pentecost (28 May); the ‘Musical Mergings’ concert by The New Essex Choir and United Singers’ (23 June – also on 2 December); the Summer Party featuring The Variety Jazz Band (15 July – also Christmas Party, 9 December);

  2. Formation of “Friends of the Vulnerable” (August 23).

  3. Formation of a Leadership team (August 23).

  4. Various special services, including “Creation & Pet Service” (8 October), “Harvest Festival – Homeless & Foodbank” (15 October), “Racial Justice – Black History Month” (22 October), “Persecuted Church” (5 November), “Remembrance Sunday” (12 November), and “Safeguarding Sunday” (19 November); Unveiling of Plaque Service (3 March).

  5. A comprehensive and ongoing tidying up of HT church and Parish Hall: A room-toroom and cupboard-to-cupboard evaluation of what we want to keep and what we can let go;

  6. “Mission Barkingside” – litter picking plus prayer & blessing on Tuesdays led by Kate (September-November);

  7. “What gives Life?” Survey of Congregation, September-October 2023 –

  8. following the “Appreciative Inquiry” approach that identifies what is positive and engages people in ways that heighten energy, vision, and action for change;

  9. Start of monthly visits to Birchwood Care Home led by Kate with volunteers (starting in November);

  10. Many got involved in packing Xmas shoeboxes and knitting scarves for the Ukraine, and then brought in countless bags full of foodstuff and Xmas crackers as part of our Reverse Advent Calendar collection which we brought to the Foodbank.

  11. Signing up for the 2[nd] year running to provide a “Warm Welcome” for those struggling to heat their homes this winter.

  12. Festive Christmas Services: Carols at The Chequers (2 December); New Essex Choir (2 December); Carols with Candlelight (Fairlop Brass Band; 3 December); Christmas Party with Variety Jazz Band (9 December); MU Carols Service (12 December); Christingle Service (24 December);

  13. ChrisV completed one-year “Discerning Mission – Leading for Change” Diocesan course at Chelmsford, January 2024;

  14. ChrisV attended various “Conversations with the Area Commander” as invited faith leader;

  15. new Prayer Corner and Prayer Team training (January-February);

  16. Alpha Course at Marino’s Café, 17 January-9 March – followed by Lent Gatherings and then post-Easter Wednesday Gathering (respectively incl. Salsa dancing).

  17. Edge Youth Club for those of ages 10 to 13: successful funding bid (November 23); recruitment of Helen Mullis-Kunda onto leadership team (January 24); recruitment of Edge Volunteer Team (March 24); successful launch of Edge Youth Club (18 April).

In addition, a lot of other stuff is required to fulfil our priestly ministry and calling and run a relatively complex charity, including writing Vicar’s letters in the Trinity Times; negotiating worship Rota; leading baptisms and funerals; engaging pastorally wherever required; discern requests by other worshipping communities to hire our Parish Hall; attending chapter and deanery meetings.

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As always, thanks so much for all your incredible support and love, for who you are, and for what you do! I am very excited to see what God will do as we journey forward. Grace and mercy, Fr. Chris

5) PCC SECRETARY’S REPORT

The Parochial Church Council [PCC] is the main governing body of Holy Trinity and an integral part of the running of the Church.

Together with the incumbent and churchwardens, the PCC makes decisions on specific matters affecting the Church and on general matters of concern to the parish, the Church and the congregation. Most members are elected annually although there are some who, by virtue of their office [for example the Incumbent, Churchwarden(s), Treasurer and members of the Deanery Synod] enjoy automatic membership. The Council meets regularly throughout the year.

Annual Overview:

The PCC receives regular updates on topics such as Church finance, Church halls and fabric, H & S, Security, Safeguarding and Deanery Synod.

Once again, the PCC sanctioned a successful concert to raise funds for Christian Aid Week as well as promoting Lent lunches of which Christian Aid was the beneficiary.

Committed to safeguarding Children, Young People, Victims of Domestic Abuse and Vulnerable Adults, the PCC has adopted the Church of England’s policies and best practice on safeguarding which may be found on the Church of England’s website:

https://www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding/policy-and-practice-guidance

The Holy Trinity PCC complies with its obligations under the Data Protection Act of 2018 (incorporating the General Data Protection Regulations [GDPR]. Our Data Privacy Notice is to be found on our website: https://www.holytrinitybarkingside.org.uk/data-privacy-notice/

PCC Personnel 2023-24

Clergy: Rev Dr Chris Szejnmann ; Rev Kate Szejnmann; PTO: Rev Margaret Chapman

Church Warden(s): Chris Stoneham

Treasurer: Laura Priestman

Deanery Synod Representatives: Stephen Gilson; Grace Man; Tricia McCarthy. Ex-Officio: Maxine Paul (Diocesan MU President)

PCC Members: Christine Edwards; Mark Gentry; David Horton; Kaye Larbi; Harry Moth; Hyacinth Osborne; Mike Priestman; Lorrain Roman

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Conclusion: The aim of the PCC is, with God’s Grace, to work conscientiously on behalf of Holy Trinity and to decide upon policies which will benefit Church, congregation and the Barkingside community. Minutes of meetings of the PCC are to be found at the back of the Church.

Kaye Larbi, PCC Secretary.

6) FINANCIAL REPORT AND STATEMENTS

See Holy Trinity General Funds Accounts in Appendix and signed Audit Certificate at the end of this report. Laura Priestman will give a verbal report.

7) CHURCHWARDENS’ FABRIC REPORT

Our buildings have been fully open this year. We have continued with our regular activities and have attracted a couple of new regular hirers.

Day to day maintenance and statutory testing have been carried out on all three buildings as required. We have had our “fixed” wiring circuits 5-year tested and repaired as required. We have had new “emergency lighting” installed where the old units had expired or did not work.

In October 2023 we changed suppliers of Gas and Electricity, and we trust that the lower prices will show benefits in the future.

6 extra chairs with arm rests, suitable for the infirm were delivered to fulfill the need for 10% of all chairs being ‘accessible’.

Trinity Hall

Trinity Hall remains hired out to ‘New Birth Day Nursery’. Their building is maintained externally on “Parish Work Days”, and our thanks go to Andrew Curran for checking and maintaining the gas boiler, heating and plumbing matters when needed.

Parish Hall

Our regular hirers have been back using Parish Hall, sometimes with some changes to their times to enable extra cleaning and no over-lapping of groups. Casual bookings have increased, and our thanks go to Elaine Field for undertaking the extra cleaning and preparation between these hirings, and to Andrew Curran for maintaining the heating, drainage and repairing plumbing items.

Extra lighting has been installed for the outside of the hall, and the path to / from the church. Wi Fi has been installed, courtesy of the M.U.

Churchyard

The churchyard is maintained by Westerleigh Grounds Maintenance, working in partnership with the London Borough of Redbridge. There was a period where they did not cut the grass, but this has been resolved. They occasionally undertake other

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maintenance to the large trees, although we do feel that more could be done! A larger tree between the Church and Parish Hall has died and is due to be felled soon.

We are also very fortunate to have regular gardening and planting by Kaye and Miranda Larbi, who do lots of gardening maintenance and planting both within the churchyard and on the approaches to Parish Hall. We received more bulbs again during the year, which were planted in October, and they have flowered beautifully.

Our “Eco Group” has introduced bird boxes and a “bee hotel” made at the Tuesday Drop In (Both have had “residents”!). There are plans to further expand the church’s “Eco” activities and make better use of the churchyard area. Kaye’s two composters behind the church are working well, and the Tomatoes, Chilies, and other plants did well behind the church in the sun. Unfortunately, some gourds and other crops were stolen last autumn.

Church

We are very fortunate to have a team of volunteers who look after and complete various and numerous maintenance jobs on all three of our buildings throughout the year.

As previously mentioned, the main electric circuits had their 5-year check during this year. Some new emergency lights have been fitted.

An updated “Risk Assessment” has been done. As a result we will be looking to change the exit door adjacent to the toilet so as to become an “emergency exit”, and also that a ramp is built at the south entrance / exit door.

Our Quinquennial Inspection was undertaken in June 2023. Works need undertaking to the roof areas, and there will be further works to the Tower and stonework at later dates. We will also be looking at improvements to toilet facilities, etc. (details on page 16).

Storage cupboards have been cleared, and new storage areas created.

To save gas, the church heating has been “cut back” to come on only in advance of a church service or event. Although this is adequate in “normal weather”, the heating does take a long time to warm up during very cold weather. We have had a heating / energy review, and continue to look at refinements to the system.

Thank you to everyone who has helped to keep us up and running during the year, especially those present for our “Church Work Days”. We look forward to the year ahead. Chris Stoneham, April 2024.

8) DEANERY SYNOD REPORT

The Deanery Synod is the meeting where elected PCC representatives from each parish in the Deanery meet to hear about what is happening at Diocesan level in terms of policy and finances. The Synod usually meets three times a year, and is chaired by the Area Dean, currently Rev Martyn Hawkes. The business of the meeting is determined by the

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Deanery Standing Committee. HT’s current Deanery Synod representatives are: Tricia McCarthy, Stephen Gilson. (Maxine Paul is now ex-officio in her capacity as President of the Diocesan Mothers Union and is an elected member of the Deanery Standing and Pastoral Committee).

Deanery meetings included talks on various issues, including on Fellowship, and Stewardship and Giving. Redbridge Deanery was in the top 3 across the diocese in relation to Parish Share last year. Key work in the deanery focused on future planning / future vision which requires the formulation of a Deanery plan. Chelmsford’s successful bid for SMMIB (Strategic Mission and Ministry Innovation Board) funding from the national church means that there will be assistance to Redbridge in developing its Deanery Strategy. Also, the Diocesan mission opportunities fund supports missional projects that can benefit multiple parishes within the Deanery (in 2024 there is a total of £29k available for each deanery). Finally, the London over the Border and City Churches funds are available to support parish-specific projects to promote Anglican Mission.

Rev Chris Szejnmann

9) PRAYER CHAIN REPORT

Our prayer chain continues to be to be both inspiring and supportive. Members on our e- mail list regularly pray for those for whom prayer is requested. There is such power in prayer and God in His mercy has blessed our mission. Just to know that others are praying for us, our families and our friends can help us get through the day and lets us know that we are not alone.

If you or anyone you know are in need of prayer requests can be made by e-mailing prayer.requests@holytrinitybarkingside.org.uk alternatively you can telephone or text 07889433925 or 07813078946

Should you wish to join us and be part of this amazing ministry please see either Tricia McCarthy or Laura Priestman.

10) WORSHIP REPORT

The sung worship 10.30am service at Holy Trinity continues to offer the mix of organ led traditional hymns and liturgy (led by Mary Fabb), while pressing into the movement of the ‘Holy Spirit’ in ‘extended sung worship’ with prayer ministry during communion. We are praying and seeking Gods direction as we introduce little by little, some new, fresh, contemporary and updated worship songs, with good theology.

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We discern what will ‘catch’ new followers today. Gratefully, building on from past years of service of sung worship and choral excellence, we desire some new, creative fresh expressions of worship to reach people with the Gospel.

Our team is still small; 6 in total. We are hoping to restart with more regular meetings month to worship and grow, and seek and pray for those who feel called to join the team.

We too, are slowly introducing new upbeat songs for the inter-generational church to worship together; worship that involves the young and their families, that encourage some physical movement as an expression of praise. This has been an extension from Family Fun Zone.

We feel that the Spirit is leading us into some new initiative regarding worship and prayer. Something different, where one is invited to worship in a ‘space’, to soak and bathe in the presence of God; to lean into the presence of God by his Spirit, and with prayer and prayer ministry. Once again, we wait and see where his Spirit leads us.

Kate Szejnmann on behalf of the Team.

11) Families, Children & Youth Ministry

It has been over a year that we look back at all that God has been doing with young children and their families; in the life of the church and beyond the walls in community.

‘Sunday Church for Kids’ is manned and led by Christine Edwards; providing some toys, creative stuff and often providing a bible story or theme from scripture. This has had some limits in what God is wanting to do; ‘to grow disciples, especially the young’. Gods heart is also to enable parents, relatives and carer’s with their children, to explore faith together.

From mid -May and trialing for some months, we will invite the children every 2[nd] week of the month to leave the main service during the preach, for 15 minutes, where 2 from the team, will lead and teach the children around a bible story, then pray together, giving them opportunity to respond and grown in their own faith. Initially this will be pioneered by Christine and Kate, though we hope to train and equip others from the wider Family Fun Zone team. The first session was Sunday 12[th] May.

Complementing this, we continue to be led by the Spirit with Family Fun Zone events. Though these are extended to the whole community, we continue to explore the Christian Faith with a ‘Godly Play’ story from the bible. This seems to underpin everything else; hospitality and food, friendship, dance, art, games and fun. We have seen God blessing this vision in abundance. On average there are 20-25 people coming each month; bringing their friends, or seeing the ‘invitational video’ on our Facebook site. The team are inspirational and servant hearted. We growing in numbers.

We are praying and discerning a ‘baby and toddler group.’ It will be God’s timing.

Rev Kate Szejnmann & Christine Edwards

Edge Youth Club: In November 2023 we received a grant of £6,870 from London Over the Border / Church of England to run a youth club for one year (“Journey Well – Create Adventure”). Subsequently we recruited Helen Mullis-Kunda as an administrator / leader assisting Chris and Kate, plus a team of five volunteer helpers (all following CoE’s Safer

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Recruitment process). We launched Edge Youth Club successfully on 18 April (Instagram; website; Facebook – plus collaboration with various local schools), and have now around 20 youths on our books. Edge runs during term time on Thursdays in our Parish Hall between 6-8pm.

Rev Chris Szejnmann

’ 12) MOTHERS UNION REPORT – Holy Trinity with St. Laurence Barkingside Branch

We give thanks to God for bringing us through another year. Looking back, it was another busy year.

Membership: We enrolled and welcomed two new members at our carol service in December, and currently have 26 members. We also enrolled a new Diocesan member at the same service.

Meetings: We continued to hold our monthly Service on the second Tuesday of each month after which we joined with our “Tuesday Drop In” in Parish Hall for fellowship and refreshments with the exceptions of our Summer Social, which this year was the Summer of Hope Service and Cream Tea, and our annual Carol Service which were both held in the afternoon, when we again invited other branches and churches to join us.

The evening meetings were held on Zoom. In recent months we rolled these evenings out to include Diocesan Members and had an average attendance of nine. Speakers included our Diocesan Chaplain Rev Rod Reid talking about his journey from Meteorology to Ministry, Rev Chris Burrows from St Laurence’s who gave a Lenten talk, Rev Kate told us of her faith journey, we watched the video “70 years of change for women”, Maxine spoke about the Annual Gathering in York and the launch of the Mothers Union RISE UP against Domestic Violence Campaign and we held two quiz events one based on the Summer of Hope and the other more general questions for fun, Each meeting finished with an act of worship.

Projects: God has certainly blessed us. Our Tuesday Drop In, which is open to the whole community, those of all ages, those of any faith and those of no faith, in Parish Hall went from strength to strength and it was both exciting and humbling to see God at work. Tea, Coffee, refreshments, crafts, games, knitting, computer assistance, fun, fellowship and prayer were on the menu every Tuesday morning between 9am and 1pm throughout the year.

Trinity Contact Centre continued to serve families who are going through difficult times by providing a safe place where estranged parents could meet with their children. We are now the only Mothers Union Centre in our Diocese. We received a steady stream of enquiries from parents who were looking to use the centre, however not all came to fruition. The Diocese was again given a grant by CAFCASS towards the running costs.

We covered and filled Shoe Boxes for Children in Distress in October, which resulted in 82 being sent. The Knit and Natter group within the “Tuesday Drop In” knitted hats and scarves for them along with blankets which were donated this year to the Hope Christian Charity in Harold Hill. Some of our knitters made chicks containing cream eggs at Easter and little Xmas Puddings containing chocolates at Christmas, which were sold to raise

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money for the donations required for each box towards their transportation. We are now knitting and collecting for the 2024 boxes.

Other Activities:

All of these projects and activities could not be accomplished without the continued support and prayers of our members. Thank you to each and every one of you who have in any way supported, helped, contributed and prayed for our work both here in this branch and in the worldwide family of Mothers Union.

May we go forward in the love and strength of God’s Holy Spirit knowing that with God nothing is impossible.

Tricia McCarthy, Branch Leader 2024

13) TRINITY TIMES

There are now 34 Annual Subscriptions for printed copies of Trinity Times. The number is decreasing as we move to electronic copies. These regular readers help to defray the photocopying expenses. The price has stayed at £12 a year. We are however anxious that people be “given” the magazine if that’s unaffordable.

The purpose of the magazine is: “Spreading the Good News”, Information, Communication, Sharing, Entertaining, and ‘Keeping in Touch’. The Mag is also a useful “tool” to publicise the Church Activities to those “casual” visitors, so if you want to give one away to a friend please feel free to take one. Several people at the Tuesday Drop-Ins take a copy away with them.

It has also been good to help deliver the magazines and the deliveries have proved a valuable way of keeping in touch with those who are “isolated” or who have no immediate family. We also supply copies to St Francis Church.

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There is also an increase in the number of magazines being circulated by email or WhatsApp, and these provide outreach to those friends who like to keep in touch. We send almost 100 email and WhatsApp copies of the Magazine to those ‘friends of HT’ - including those overseas, the local Press, and to Advertisers. If you or a friend or neighbour would like an email copy, please do not hesitate to ask.

The magazine records the main events in our Church life, and has space for “general” items, as well as articles for “Evangelism”. We have a growing number of “outside” contributors who submit regular interesting articles of a more general nature. If you have any stories, news items, or testimony, then please feel free to submit them to me early in each month! If you would like to help in printing the magazine each month (usually the last Friday each month), by stapling, folding, etc. please let me know. Chris Stoneham, Editor 2024

14) -16) Elections / Appointments as per Agenda

17) A.O.B.

18) Closing Prayers

APPENDIX

Quinquennial Inspection – June 2023 Recommendations of Works of Repair in Order of Priority

5.1 Works recommended to be carried out within the next six months

i) Remove vegetation from roof of tower.

ii) Replace a slate to south slope of nave roof at western end and slate to north slope towards the western end.

iii) Redecorate fascia board to south elevation of choir vestry. iv) Secure corrugated iron sheet at eaves to store.

v) Ensure stability of gravestone to south east of chancel near south boundary.

5.2 Works recommended to be carried out within the next two years

i) Replace section of stone from east face of spire.

ii) Remedial work to concrete posts to notice board to east of churchyard. iii) Replace missing glass to west window to tower below belfry.

iv) Replace missing louvre to east belfry opening to tower

v) Redecorate external doors to south wall of nave and west wall of vestry.

5.3 Works recommended to be carried out in the next five years

i) Redecorate main entrance gates.

ii) Conservation of stonework to heads of window and door openings externally.

iii) Refurbishment of toilet to ensure toilet is suitable for wheelchair users. iv) Consider providing safety protection to outer ladder to belfry level.

5.4 Items to be kept under review

i) The wall to the west of the main gateway to be kept under review. If movement is apparent and the wall appears unstable remedial work will be necessary.

ii) The open joints in the brickwork to the west wall of the nave at high level to the north side to be kept under review. If movement is evident further investigation will be necessary.

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HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, BARKINGSIDE

Financial Report and Statements Of the Parochial Church Council For the year ended 31[st] December 2023

REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1128271

INCUMBENT

Revd Dr Chris Szejnmann

CHURCH WARDEN

Chris Stoneham

BANKERS

Santander

Church of England Central Board of Finance

NatWest Bank PLC

TREASURER

Laura Priestman 9 Creasey Close Hornchurch Essex RM11 1FE

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER

Mr Richard Freeman Semaphore Consultants Hill House 1 Smiths Court, High Road Thornwood, Epping Essex, CM16 6BD

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2022 2023
Receipts £ £ £ £
Income from Donors
Gift Aid/Payroll Giving 36,195.23 31,784.20
Income Tax recovered 4,114.86 4,982.06
Collections : Plate 3,293.88 3,923.24
Baptisms/Weddings/Wall boxes 389.60 435.54
Funerals/Votive Candles.
43,993.57 41,125.04
Other Voluntary Income
Retiring Collections/Mission 1,353.76 1,023.36
Donations/Bequests 1,873.54 14,496.60
Social 1,191.35 4,418.65 927.99 16,447.95
Income from Investments
Interest 74.53 74.53 170.04 170.04
Other Income
PCC Fees 3,942.00 2,925.00
Flowers 232.00 61.05
Parish Office 1,180.76 122.42
Magazine 323.08 292.76
5,677.84 3,401.23
Other Receipts
Tfr from Halls/Legacy 21,000.00 9,500.00
Energy Grant 0.00 21,000.00 950.00 10,450.00
TOTAL RECEIPTS 75,164.59 71,594.26

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General Fund - Receipts & Payments Account

2022 2023
TOTAL RECEIPTS Brought Forward 75,164.59 71,594.26
Payments £ £ £ £
Grants
Missionary Giving:
Children's Society 187.00 115.72
Other Charities 1,166.76 1,353.76 726.64 842.36
Activities related to work of Church
Family Purse 58,527.37 45,000.00
Utilities 8,324.98 14,101.17
Insurance 2,110.01 2,257.59
Organist/music group 110.00 172.00
Clergy Expenses 40.61 166.26
PTO Expenses 275.49 614.42
Fabric - maintenance 229.98 169.20
Parish Office 2,682.67 2,454.12
Flowers 362.13 456.17
Organ Maintenance 278.40 578.40
Social 745.43 863.58
Magazine 47.99 0.00
Stores 531.68 1,556.24
Licences 957.17 75,223.91 1,027.66 69,416.81
Church Management
Health & Safety compliance 341.00 1,409.30
341.00 1,409.30
TOTAL PAYMENTS 76,918.67 71,668.47
(Deficit) ( 1,754.08) ( 74.21)
TOTAL 75,164.59 71,594.26
Bank/Cash @ 01/01/23 1,949.51 195.43
(Deficit) ( 1,754.08) ( 74.21)
Bank/Cash @ 31/12/23 195.43 121.22

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Parish Worker Fund - Receipts & Payments Account - (Restricted)

2022 2023
Receipts £ £ £ £
Income 0.00 0.00
Deficit 0.00 4,051.59
0.00 4,051.59
Payments
Trf to Young Peoples Fund 0.00 4,051.59
Misc/Expenses 0.00 0.00
Surplus 0.00 0.00
0.00 4,051.59
Bank/Cash @ 01/01/23 4,051.59 4,051.59
Surplus/(Deficit) 0.00 (4,051.59)
Bank/Cash @ 31/12/23 4,051.59 0.00

Parish & Trinity Halls - Receipts & Payments Account - (Designated)

2022 2023
Receipts £ £ £ £
Lettings 29,760.50 33,670.50
Donations 0.00 60.00
Bank interest 113.13 236.94
Retained Deposits 0.00 150.00
Deficit 12.92 29,886.55 1,614.92 35,732.36
Payments
Cleaner 4,746.08 5,176.13
Heating & Lighting 7,731.13 * 14,870.31 *
Maintenance 1,201.96 2,651.99
Licences 449.03 493.00
Water 0.00 * (230.77) *
Insurance 3,113.50 3,271.70
Stores 159.85 0.00
Mission 1,485.00 0.00
Overpymt New Birth 0.00 0.00
Tfr to General Fund 11,000.00 9,500.00
Surplus 0.00 0.00
* Trinity Hall utilities paid by New Birth 29,886.55 35,732.36
Bank/Cash @ 01/01/23 9,250.50 9,237.58
Surplus/(Deficit) (12.92) (1,614.92)
Bank/Cash @ 31/12/23 9,237.58 7,622.66

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Young Peoples Fund - Receipts & Payments Account Young Peoples Fund - Receipts & Payments Account - (Restricted)
2022 2023
Receipts £ £ £ £
Trf from Fun In The Park fund 0.00 1445.29
Trf from Parish Worker fund 0.00 4,051.59
Interest 0.00 98.17
Deficit 256.03 0.00
256.03 5,595.05
Payments
General Expenditure 256.03 643.30
Surplus 0.00 4,951.75
256.03 5,595.05
Bank/Cash @ 01/01/23 1,047.71 791.68
Surplus/(Deficit) (256.03) 4,951.75
Bank/Cash @ 31/12/23 791.68 5,743.43
Parish Office & Admin Fund - Receipts & Payments Account (Restricted) Parish Office & Admin Fund - Receipts & Payments Account (Restricted) Parish Office & Admin Fund - Receipts & Payments Account (Restricted)
2022 2023
Receipts £ £ £ £
Interest 0.14 0.00
Deficit 133.52 133.66 0.00 0.00
Payments
Trf to general fund 133.66 0.00
New Printer 0.00 0.00
Surplus 0.00 133.66 0.00 0.00
Bank/Cash @ 01/01/23 133.52 0.00
Surplus/(Deficit) (133.52) 0.00
Bank/Cash @ 31/12/23 0.00 0.00

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Churchyard Fund - Receipts & Payments Account - (Restricted)
2022 2023
Receipts £ £ £
Interest 564.94 1,394.70
564.94 1,394.70
Payments
Surplus 564.94 1,394.70
564.94 1,394.70
Bank/Cash @ 01/01/23 42,952.80 43,517.74
Surplus 564.94 1,394.70
Bank/Cash @ 31/12/23 43,517.74 44,912.44
Memorial Donation Fund - Receipts & Payments Account Memorial Donation Fund - Receipts & Payments Account - (Restricted)
2022 2023
Receipts £
£		 £ £
Deficit 0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
Payments
Glass Doors 0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
Bank/Cash @ 01/01/23 1,270.26 1,270.26
Deficit 0.00 0.00
Bank/Cash @ 31/12/23 1,270.26 1,270.26
Legacy (General purpose) Fund - Receipts & Payments Account (Restricted)*
2022 2023
Receipts £
£		 £ £
Decorating grant 1,000.00 0.00
Legacies received 368.51 5,103.37
Interest 895.19 1,674.06
Admin 0.00 0.00
Donation 0.00 0.00
Deficit 44,498.68 0.00
46,762.38 6,777.43
Payments
Legacy advance to church 5,000.00 0.00
Reordering works -church 33,998.08 738.00
Vicarage/Interregnum 7,764.30 0.00
Admin 0.00 0.00
Surplus 0.00 6,039.43
46,762.38 6,777.43
Bank/Cash @ 01/01/23 94,878.86 50,380.18
Surplus/(Deficit) (44,498.68) 6,039.43
Bank/Cash @ 31/12/23 50,380.18 56,419.61

*name changed to Legacy fund from Vera Strobel Legacy fund, and includes B Jones Fund (£2000) and legacy received from Norman Browning

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Rent Deposit Fund - Receipts & Payments (Restricted)
2022 2023
Receipts £ £ £
Interest 75.23 75.23 185.74 185.74
Payments
Surplus 75.23 185.74
75.23 185.74
Bank/Cash @ 01/01/23 5,720.23 5,795.46
Surplus 75.23 185.74
Bank/Cash @ 31/12/23 5,795.46 5,981.20
LOB Grant Fund -Receipts & Payments(Restricted)
2022 2023
Receipts £ £ £ £
Grant 0.00 6,870.00
Deficit 0.00 0.00
0.00 6,870.00
Payments
0.00
Surplus 0.00 6,870.00
0.00 6,870.00
Bank/Cash @ 01/01/23 0.00 0.00
Surplus 0.00 6,870.00
Bank/Cash @ 31/12/23 0.00 6,870.00

New account , grant received for Edge Youth initiative

Discretionary Relief Fund (Restricted) Discretionary Relief Fund (Restricted)
2022 2023
Receipts £ £ £ £
Income 0.00 0.00
Deficit 0.00 60.00
0.00 60.00
Payments
Misc 0.00 60.00
Surplus 0.00 0.00 0.00 60.00
Bank/Cash @ 01/01/23 507.61 507.61
Deficit 0.00 (60.00)
Bank/Cash @ 31/12/23 507.61 447.61

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Fun In The Park Fund (Restricted)
2022 2023
Receipts £ £ £ £
Interest 18.76 0.00
Deficit 0.00 18.76 1,445.29 1,445.29
Payments
Trf to Young Peoples Fund 0.00 1,445.29
Surplus 18.76 18.76 0.00 1,445.29
Bank/Cash @ 01/01/23 1,426.53 1,445.29
(Deficit)/Surplus 18.76 (1,445.29)
Bank/Cash @ 31/12/23 1,445.29 0.00
Fabric Fund (Restricted)
2022 2023
Receipts £ £ £ £
Donation Received 0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
Payments
Surplus 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Bank/Cash @ 01/01/23 1,500.00 1,500.00
Surplus 0.00 0.00
Bank/Cash @ 31/12/23 1,500.00 1,500.00

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Statement of Assets & Liabilities at 31 December 2023

Totals (£s)
Monetary Assets Cash Bank C B Finance 2023 2022
£ £ £ £ £
General Fund 262.53 (4,381.89) 4,240.58 121.22 195.43
Halls Fund (Designated) 0.00 171.97 7,450.69 7,622.66 9,237.58
Young Peoples Fund (Restricted) 0.00 148.38 5,595.05 5,743.43 791.68
Churchyard Fund (Restricted) 0.00 0.00 44,912.44 44,912.44 43,517.74
Fabric Fund (sep18) (Restricted) 0.00 1,500.00 0.00 1,500.00 1,500.00
Parish Worker Fund (Restricted) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4,051.59
Memorial Donation Fund (Restricted) 0.00 1,270.26 0.00 1,270.26 1,270.26
Parish Office & Admin (Restricted) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Legacy(General Purpose) Fund
(Restricted) 0.00 10.00 56,409.61 56,419.61 50,380.18
LOB Grant Fund (Restricted) 0.00 6,870.00 0.00 6,870.00 0.00
Rent Deposit (Restricted) 0.00 0.00 5,981.20 5,981.20 5,795.46
Discretionary Relief Fund(Restricted) 0.00 447.61 0.00 447.61 507.61
Fun In The Park(Restricted) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,445.29
TOTAL CASH 130,888.43 118,692.82

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