Parish Church of St. Georges with St Mary Magdalene, Barbourne, Worcester Annual Report and Financial Statement of the Parochial Church Council for the year ended 31[st] December 2024
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Parish Office, Claines Parish Hall, Cornmeadow Lane, Table of Contents Worcester WR3 7NY Tel: 01905 759702 email: claines.stgeorge@gmail.com
Contents
| Introduction | p.3 |
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| Church Ofcers | p.3 |
| PCC Membership | p.4 |
| PCC Structure, Governance & Management | p.4 |
| Electoral Roll | p.4 |
| Ministry Reports | p.5 |
| Work of the Parish | p.5 |
| Churchwardens Report | p.7 |
| Fabric & Fixture’s Report | p.7 |
| Health and Safety | p.8 |
| Safeguarding | p.8 |
| Data Protection | p.8 |
| Activities of the Parish | p.10 |
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| Children, Youth and Families | p.10 |
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| St George’s School Report | p.10 |
| The Altar Guild | p.11 |
| Church and Magdalene Room Bookings | p.11 |
| Flower Guild | p.12 |
| Foodbank | p.13 |
| Open the Book | p.13 |
| Quest Bereavement Group | p.13 |
| Parish Music | p.13 |
| Kingdom Arts | p.14 |
| Christian Aid | p.15 |
| Legacies | p.15 |
| Accounts | p.16 |
| Reserves Policy | p.18 |
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Introduction
The Parish Church of St Georges with St Mary Magdalene is part of the Diocese of Worcester within the Church of England. The correspondence address is Claines Parish Hall, Cornmeadow Lane, Worcester, WR3 7NY.
The Parochial Church Council is a charity registered with the Charity Commission (Number 1128943). Members of the Parochial Church Council (PCC) are either ex-officio or elected annually by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) in accordance with the Church Representation Rules.
Church Officers
Standing Committee: Priest in Charge Reverend Sarah Carwardine Churchwardens Trish Greenwood & Margaret Stokes PCC Secretary Lyn Crowther PCC Treasurer Trish Greenwood Lay Vice Chair Alex New
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Ministry Team:
Priest in Charge Associate Priest Associate Priest Licensed Lay Ministers
Authorised Lay Ministers
Parish Administrator Health & Safety Officer Electoral Roll Officer Data Protection Officer
Safeguarding Officer Independent Examiner
Reverend Sarah Carwardine Reverend Jennie Hayward Reverend Peter Davies Jan Kear & Rachel Cramp
Alison Clarke & Lyn Crowther
Tammara Adams Robert Rolison Trish Greenwood Lyn Crowther
Lyn Crowther & Anthony Corfield Douglas B Lee
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PCC MEMBERSHIP at the end of 2023-2024 term
Ex-Officio
Reverend Sarah Carwardine Patricia Greenwood - Treasurer/Church Warden Margaret Stokes – Church Warden
Elected Members (up to 9) Robert Rolison (2026) Christopher Bishop (2028) Lyn Crowther (2028) Pam Summers (2026) – Resigned January 2026
Alex New (2026) – Lay Vice Chair Alison Clarke (2026) Sue Cottam (2026) Sally Buck (2028) Pam Hudson(2028)
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Deanery Synod Members
Sue Cottam Carolyn Corfield
The appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. All church attendees are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and may stand for election to the PCC. The work of the PCC is carried out at regular meetings, throughout the year. In addition regular Standing Committee meetings have been held, comprising the Vicar or Chair, Wardens, PCC Secretary, PCC Treasurer and lay vice chair.
PCC STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE & MANAGEMENT
The work of the PCC was also undertaken through meetings of various sub-groups: Standing Committee
DATA PROTECTION
There have been no instances of data breaching. Good GDPR practice is followed.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31[ST] DECEMBER 2025 Signed on behalf of the Trustees
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Advisers
Bankers: Lloyds Bank PLC The Cross Worcester WR1 3PY Independent Examiners: Douglas B Lee TD, AIB 270A Birmingham Road Bromsgrove B61 0EZ Architect: Nick Joyce Architects LLP 5 Barbourne Road Worcester WR1 1RS
Structure, Governance and Management
The PCC is a corporate body established by the Church of England. It operates under the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure. The PCC was formerly an excepted charitable organisation but registered as a charity in its own right on 1[st] April 2009. The method of appointment of PCC members and church wardens is set out in the Church Representation Rules. The PCC has adopted a resolution requiring one third of its members to retire annually on a rota but being eligible for reelection. All church members are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and nomination to the PCC is open to all members on the roll. Information about being a member is made available throughout the nomination period. Decisions are made by majority vote at PCC meetings. The first meeting of the PCC after the Annual Parochial Church meeting (APCM) elects the Vice-Chairman,
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PCC Secretary, Treasurer, and Electoral Roll Officer. There are also three Assistant Church Wardens appointed. Day-to-day Fabric matters are actioned by the Chair of the Fabric Committee.
By the nature of sharing our Vicar with Claines we are developing a close working relationship with them. This is formally managed through Ministry Team meetings, weekly joint Online Worship and occasional away days. The PCC meets a minimum of 4 times a year and also operates through a number of sub-committees, which meet between full meetings of the PCC. A Standing Committee meets between each PCC meeting.
Risk Assessment
The members of the PCC regularly review the risks to which the Council might be exposed and recommend action to mitigate or to manage appropriately. The PCC reviews its Child Protection, Vulnerable Adults, and Health and Safety Policies on an annual basis, but the PCC Safeguarding Officer and the PCC Health and Safety Officer have delegated authority to manage these areas on a day-to-day basis. Financial risks are regularly reviewed by the PCC and are under the day-to-day control of the Treasurer.
Parish Safeguarding Ofcer: Lyn Crowther Health & Safety Ofcer: Bob Rolison
Insurance
The Ecclesiastical Insurance Office PLC provides the PCC with insurance cover. The Parish Guard Insurance policy was renewed on 1[st] January 2023 to provide cover on Saint George’s Church and
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Magdalene Room and of the contents, after revaluation, for a total (index linked) figure of up to £16,620,000. In addition, the policy covers other types of risk, such as Employers’ and Public Liability, and Personal Accident.
Objectves and Actvites for the Public Beneft Embracing diference, living as one, mirroring the likeness of Christ. Saint George’s is different. No pews. We sit in a circle with the altar in the centre because the Eucharist is at the heart of our worship and Saint George’s is at the heart of the local community, offering peace, prayer and practical support. Saint George’s is an inclusive church, we welcome every person because we believe everyone is made in the image of God. No exceptions.
The PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the Parish Priest in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. Its primary objective is the promotion of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to the doctrines and practices of the Church of England. It also has maintenance responsibilities for the churchyard, boundary walls and church gates by reason of the closing of the churchyard by an Order in Council dated 6[th] June 1859. PCC members confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the PCC’s aims and objectives and in planning future activities. The agreed objectives for the sub-committees working under the authority of the PCC are as follows:
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Standing Commitee
Consisting of the Lay Vice Chair, Treasurer, PCC Secretary and Church/Magdalene Room booking secretary the committee has the power to transact the business of the PCC between meetings subject to any direction by the PCC.
The committee also supports the Treasurer by reviewing the basis on which accounts are prepared. It identifies ways to improve income and reduce costs and considers matters of a financial nature which are reported to the PCC. This committee meets between PCC meetings.
Fabric Commitee
The Fabric Committee reports to the PCC on all matters relating to Saint George’s Church building, churchyard, Magdalene Room, fabric and Health & Safety. Bob Rolison inspects the fabric on a regular basis.
Chair of the Fabric Commitee: (vacancy) Members: Bob Rolison (Convener)
Magdalene Room Booking Secretary
The Booking Secretary has the responsibility for the day-to-day running of the room, approving booking enquiries and making recommendations to the PCC for hire charges. Together with the Chair of the Fabric Committee, they report to PCC on all matters relating to the fabric, facilities and equipment of the building:
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Booking Secretary: Barbara Rolison
Volunteers
In common with most churches, Saint George PCC’s activities could not happen without the input of many volunteers who offer their services on every single day of the week. The PCC is immensely grateful for all the hard work of its volunteers who contribute many hours of their time to the church. Although the number of volunteers is large, more are needed because the harvest is still more plentiful than our labourers can manage.
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PCC of St George with St Mary Magdalene, Worcester Accounts For the year ended 31[st] December 2024
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