THE PARISH CHURCH OF SAINT MARGARET SWINTON
CHURCH WARDENS ‘ REPORT
The Churchwardens’ have carried out the Annual Inspection of the Church Fabric and ornaments of the Church in accordance with the care of churches measure 1999. The fabric of the Church together with fine ornaments and textiles remains in very good order. All gutters fall pipes and the valley between the Sanctuary and Lady Chapel are cleaned out twice each year.
We continue to support the people of Swinton in their joys and sorrows of life. This means the number of occasional Officers conducted by Fr. Chris has been high again this year. We continue to use the Church building for more community events e.g. monthly coffee mornings concerts and fairest. We also had our second beer festival this year
Which was a great success, we are planning a repeat of this event in the summer of 2026. We are planning to build a Community Hall on the corner of the church field our
Architect is now working out a programme for the building of the hall next year now that our funding target has now been reached.
Parish outings are still very much attended which brings the community together.
This year a new Youth Worker has been appointed at St. Margaret’s which is very good addition to the Parish. We also have a very dedicated team working with children
Sunday school during Mass, Tiny Tots meet weekly every Tuesday and is extremely well attended. We also have workshops for children from local schools at Christmas and Easter learning the Christian Faith through craft activities
Finally we offer our thanks to Fr. Chris for his leadership and practical help. His commitment and hard work to St. Margaret’s and the wider community are obvious to all.
Carol Foss and Graham Williams
St Margarets Church Swinton Charity No 1130008 Reciepts and Payments 31st December 2024 Church Yard Account
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Receipts 2024 Totals 2023 Totals
Balance at Bank £10,457.60 £19,794.53
Fees inc gravedigger £28,543.00 £13,614.00
War Graves Commission £80.00 £80.00
Adjusted cheque (bank error) £166.66
Transfer from General/Curates Account £1,980.00 £10,000.00
£41,060.60 £43,655.19
Payments
Equipment, Maintenance, Repairs, etc £720.59 £8,576.59
RMBC Waste Collection £1,590.71 £1,203.00
Churchyard duties and Nest Pension £19,658.90 £17,298.20
Gravedigging £9,040.00 £6,120.00
Payment correction to General Account £505.00
Balance at Bank £9,545.40 £10,457.60
£41,060.60 £43,655.39
Church/Community Hall Account
Reciepts
Balance at Bank £13,817.99 £11,907.15
Sale of Fitzwilliam Street Bungalow £231,886.00
Barnburgh MVC Donation £1,000.00
Donations^ £23,165.67 £21,222.67
£269,869.66 £33,129.82
Payments
Wiles and Maguire £12,571.64
Bank Charges £6.50
J Nutton (Printing) £384.69
Consultancy fees £6,349.00
Balance at Bank £269,869.66 £13,817.99
£269,869.66 £33,129.82
Curates Property Account
Receipts
Balance at Bank £37,951.21 £41,083.66
Rent £2,062.80 £7,585.20
£40,014.01 £48,668.86
Payments
Energy Bills £81.17
Maintenance, Repairs, Renovations £7,960.90
Insurance £717.65
Transfer to Church Yard/General Account £2,000.76 £10,000
Council tax £1,727.96
Balance at Bank £28,243.22 £37,951.21
£40,014.01 £48,668.86
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^includes card payments of £2,172.40 at Beer Festival and £256.50 Christmas Fayre (£2428.90)
St Margarets Church Swinton Charity No 1130008 Reciepts and Payments 31st December 2024
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Receipts 2024 Totals 2023 Totals
Balance at Bank and In Hand £17,528.04 £35,901.64
Planned Giving £8,601.00 £9,272.50
Collections £7,284.91 £9,469.01
£54,643.15
Missions and Charities
Childrens Society £194.00
British Legion Poppy Appeal £325.50
Earthquake/Ukraine £1,275.00
£1,794.50
Fundraising
Easy Fundraising £106.02 £65.15
Other Fundraising and Concerts £8,573.20 £2,242.00
Coffee Mornings £5,313.25 £2,452.00
Coronation Fayre £2,078.00
Town Fayre £1,575.20
Beer Festival £6,304.42
Christmas Fayre £2,162.50 £2,084.94
Tots and Toddlers £515.00 £500.00
£9,422.09
Ordinary and Extra Ordinary Receipts
PCC Fees £7,788.00 £6,898.00
Investment Income £472.91 £741.65
Refreshments £409.10 £108.10
Candles/Organ Pipe £815.23 £881.40
Diocese £15,000.00 £1,306.31
HMRC £5,301.57
Grants £20,000.00
Transfer from Church Yard/Curates £1,682.60 £15,960.00
£109,432.95 £25,895.46
£91,755.20
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St Margarets Church Swinton Charity No 1130008 Reciepts and Payments 31st December 2024
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Payments 2024 Totals 2023 Totals
The Ministry
Clergy Water Rates £499.98 £938.73
Clergy Expenses £1,552.40 £2,432.62
£3,371.35
The Church and Services
Heating Lighting and Water Rates £8,697.81 £1,857.21
Church Insurance £5,242.87 £5,103.14
Repairs, Maintenance and other costs £3,245.51 £9,488.12
Upkeep of Services
Organist £3,550.00 £4,200.00
Admin, Candles, etc £2,701.20 £4,680.84
Mission and Charities
Children's Society £194.00
Royal British Legion £325.50
Ukraine/Earthquake £1,175.00
Rotherham Hospice £550.00
Macmillan Cancer £550.00
The Diocese
Common Fund £15,000.00 £28,000
Other Payments
Archdeacons Visitation £114.00
Petty Cash Photocopies £7.00
Extra Ordinary £187.25 £117.00
Beer Festival and Town Fayre Expenses £4,232.44
Cost of stock for Beer Festival stand at Xmas Fayre £247.14
Council Tax paid out of account in error £1,164.31
Transfer to church yard account £1,980.00
Bank Charges £488.15
Balance at Bank and in Hand £44,541.19 £17,528.04
£94,430.25 £76,161.20
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Independent examiner's Report to the Parochial Church Council of St Margaret's Chureh Swinton This report on the financial statements of the PCC for the year ended 31 December 2024 The PCC is responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Church's PCC consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to '. Examine the accounts (under section 145 of the 201 IAct) To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under section 145(5)b of the 201 l Act, and To state whether particular matters have come to my attention My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the PCC and a comparison of the accounts Presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a "true and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent Examiner's statement". In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention . (i) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with section130 of the 2011 Act, and b) to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the requirements of the 201 IAct have not been met, or {2) to which, in my opinioty attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Tom Cutts 4 Mallard Avenue Barnby Dun Doncaster DN3 ILH 20.05.2025