CHRIST CHURCH PITSMOOR 2024 Annual Re ort of the Parochial Church Council forthe APCM 11 Ma 2025 Administrative Information Christ Church Pitsmoor is situated at the corner of Pitsmoor Road and Nottingham Street, in the district of Pitsmoor. The correspondence address is 257 Pitsmoor Road, Sheffield, 53 9AQ. The Parochial Church Council is a Registered Charity. number 11295CQ. Chair Lay Chair Reverend Pip Salmon Ruth Crowley until APCM 2024 Vanessa (Ange} Drozdowski from May 2024 Church Warden5 Will Ross Mike Dennett 81essing Pepple until APCM 2024 elected APCM 2024 elected APCM 2024 Deputy Warden Ruth Crowley David Reid until APCM 2024 elerted APCM 2024 Assistant priest Curate Reverend Huw Thomas Reverend Will Gowers Representatives on the Deanery Synod Yvonne Hayes Joanne Chadwick eletted APCM 2023 elected APCM 2023 Readers Nick Edmondson Chris Limb Yvonne Hayes David Reid serving on PCC serving on PCC Reader emeritus Derwent Levick Elected Members Robert Platts elected APCM 2022 Bernadette Rouine elected APCM 2022 Ben Treadaway elected APCM 2022 Robert Newman elected APCM 2022 Kate Thompson elected APCM 2023 Pat Limb elected APCM 2023 Dienye Pepple elected APCM 2023 Jane Skinner elected APCM 2023 Vanessa (Ange) Drozdowski elected APCM 2023 Treasurer to PCC currently vacant Secretary to PCC Currently vacant Safeguarding Officer Mr Nick Edmonson
Structure, governance and management The PCC is led by Rev. Pip Salmon, priest -in-charge. the parish is in suspension pending potential pastoral reorganisation. Under the new Diocesan structure, we are in a Mission Area with St Peterfs Ellesmere ILEPI, St Cuthbert's Fir Vale lin vacancy) and Wincobank & Brightside Parish, which is currently in vacancy following the resignation of Rev. Phil Warman, the process to replace that role is in its early stages. The PCC is made up of the licensed Clergy, two Reader representatives, the Wardens and Deputy Wardens, Deanery Synod reps and currently nine directly eletted PCC places (elected as three each year on a rolling three-year cycle). Objective5 We are a multicultural church in a multicultural136% white, 23% Asian, 21% Blackl, multifaith126% Christian, 46% Muslim. 25% none) urban community. and amongst the most deprived parishes in the country12% most deprivedl. The parish population 15 8783. We are ¢ommitted to sharing the love of Christ in artion. We currently offer three services on a Sunday19.15am, 10.30am & 7pm) and a midweek Communion. A guest congregation (Church of Pentetostl use the Church on Sunday afternoons for two services. We have a well-used hall complex and aim to make it available for Church-run activities, things we do in partnership with others and lettings to local groups. These include a seniorfs lunch, drop in evening meals for the vulnerable, Toddler Group, Youth Club (currently suspended), exercise and singing groups, and outreach to the Asylum seeker community. We encourage everyone to get involved where they can to contribute to the life of the church and our community. We have good links with our local Church Primary School IPye 8ankl with weekly collective worship from the clergy and regular visits to the church. The Vicar is on the Local School 8oard. We are registered with Eco Church (Bronze award), Welcome Churches and Inclusive Church, Church attendance fbrocketedfigs ore previous yeorj In 2024 there were 92 parishioners on the Electoral Roll1891. The average weekly attendance counted during October was 58 different people1641 from a total worshipping community of 10211051. 12% are children113%1, 37% are over 70137%). Admlnlstratlon There have been 5 PCC meetings held during 2024. In addition to the usual church business the repairs to the Church following the arson attack in 2022 and have taken up considerable time, with the final approval given to the phase 2 works of lighting, decoration and chairs and carpets. We discussed Prayers of Love & Faith. no change to policy has been made at this stage. The House of Bishops are shortly issuing further guidance and clarity. A grant has been secured which will enable us to recruit a new Administrator/Hall Manager. We did work on our Mission Action Plan following an open congregation meeting.
Christ Church Pitsmoor- MAP Priorities based around being Welcoming, Inclusive & Local Priorities for 24125 focus upon.. Getting our Church building fully up and running with all post Arson repairs completed Relaunching our improved space as a venue for Community activities Appointing a new Admin person/Building Manager IfollowinE retirement) to free up Clergy for more Missional activities Starting Café Church in early 2025 Building on the more reflertive offerings in the evening5 Continue to support and develop partnership working aimed at the most vulnerable and deprived in our neighbourhood. Ensuring our publicity, profile and vision are well understood
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Christ Church Pitsmoor Statement of Financial Activities For the period from 01 January 2024 to 31 December 2024 T+xa Pricf sar tr1J& Donations adIae5 xjre (hant8de Ohertradiru aLiits'es h%estrnents Cthw inLXm& 40.187.48 337.(X) 16.89).Q) 114.fA 41723.74 83,911.22 337.(M) 1$,8.Th) 278.75 81,030.48 182,447A5 58207.89 1,715. 15280.00 20.66 9.653.71 8407726 164.07 81.030.48 12431829 $7.529.16 Raisiry tunds EWWllUre anIae8CIi¥Ab88 (IhereVlre Trtalexpwrhkne 52M44 gJ1.Y2 143,346. 77,649.73 9)51192 14&348) 77,649.73 I618 3441fa7 39,100S5 722753 TrarfF15.' (>oss transfers bemwn nds. in ¢kns transfers been nd$- 12.CW. 112.(1)).fy)I 12,0.[) 112,(KQ.fl)I 7204. I7,204.) insAosses M Inbta$s8t8 Ins on rlUab.fi?assei5, tharity5 46x18 34AIU7 39,100 7227J3 T(tslluYl8 Lv£xWILrward 10N65Sg 8J14A2 11780.01 11,5514B TftslluYl&carrk*dftrward 14149.77 <730.79 57,8BO 18,7801 l5Ktschl1..aM1Pl d1
Independent examiner's report on the accounts CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Christ Churth PilsnKMX On accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024 Charity no (rf any) Set out on pages Respective retspon$ibilltle• of trustees and examln¢r The charty's trustees are resFonsibk for the preparatn of the accounts. The charity's trustees consKJer that an audit is not required for this year under seCtn 144 of the Chariks Act 2011 llhe CharItS Acri and that an independent examinatKI) is needed. It is my responsibility to". examine the acethints under section 145 of the Charities Aet, to follow the wccedures laid down in the general Directions gNen by the Chanty CcxnmissK)n (under section 14515llb} of the Charitie$ A¢t. and lo state whether particuk3r matters have come to my attention. Ba•ls of Independent My examination was Caled out in accordarth with general Directions given examlnefs statement by the Charity Commissi. An examination includes a revw of the aceojnling records kept by the charity and a comparison of the £cunts wesented with those records. It also includes consideratKJn of arby unusual rtems or disdosures in the accA)unts. and seeking explanations from the Iwstees conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evKJence that would be required in an audit, and consequenlty no opIn)n is given as to whether the coUnts present a Irue and fairf view and the rw is limited to those fftters set out in the sta19ffnI bek)w. Independent In connection with my examinalion, no matter has como to my attention oxamlnerfs slatement lolher than that discbsed below ') 1. which gives me reasonable cause to belIe that in. any material respect, the requirements.. to keep accwnlirvj re(x)rds in Kdance with section 130 ofthe Chaiit3 A¢t,' arKI to prepare a¢xounts which accord with the &counting records and compty wrth the aco)unting requirements of tho Charities Act have not been met., or 2. to vthth. in my q)inM)n. 8ttent#)n shoukl be drw•m in order to enae a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. . Please delete the ¥yoS in the brackets rfthey do not apply. Slgned: 24 April 2025 Name: Barbarn J Lomas Rglovant professional BA {Hons}. FCA IER
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