THE CHURCH
OF ENGLAND
Diocese of Chester
The Parish Church of
St Peter's Hale
ST PETER'S HALE
Annual Report
and
Financial Statements
of the
Parochial Church Council
For the year ended 31 December 2024
Incumbent:
The Venerable Michael Joseph Patrick McGurk
St Peter's House
233 Ashley Road
Hale
Altrincham
Cheshire
WA15 9SS
Bank:
National Westminster Bank plc
23 Stamford New Road
Altrincham
Cheshire
WA14 IDB
Independent Examiner:
Cooper Parry Advisory Limited
St James Building
79 Oxford Street
Manchester
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THE CHURCH
OF ENGLAND
Diocese of Chester
The Parlsh Church of
St Peter's Hale
ST PETER'S HALE
CHURCH ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2024
Ob eetives and Activities for the Public Benefit
Sl Peter's Parochial Church Council ("PCC") has the responsibility of co-operatingN with the
incumbLnt in promoting the eLLlcsiastical parish and the whole mis.gion of the church,
pasloral, evangclistic, social and ecumenical. It also has mdintenance responsibilities for the
Church building, St l)etcr's House, st l)Ltcr's Assembly Rooms aiid School I louse. The
Parish is joined for ministry in a United BenefiLe with St LliLabeth's Ashley. Each parish has
ils own l)CC and they are gioverned separately.
itructure Cyovernance and Mxna
cment
J'he Church as a regyistered charity (No. 1130535 - "rhe Parochial Church Council of the
l.'cclL8iastiLal Parish of St Peter's Flale") is committed to enabling as many people as poqgible
to worship dt our cliurch and to beLome part of our parish L()mmunity of st l)etcr's. 'I"he
C'hurch's wL'bsite (www.sl LILrsliiilL.()r
ilk) dem()nstrates the L'xtcnt ol'our commitmL'nt to
buii)gJ involvLd with ihL' c()mmunily and providingj ci widL' raiigie ()I' public bLnelil. liurthcr
iiil()rnidlion is aLLL'ssiblL via our I'acLbo()k paLyL {lacL,book.conilstpL'IL'r%halc).
All membL'rs ot'thL I)CC are 'l'rustL'L'S ol"IhL Chiirity.
Mcmbers of the l)CC are either ex-offiLio, elected by thL Annual l)arochial Church MLLling
("AI)CM") or co-optLd by the PCC in accordance with thL Church IILpresLnlation Ilules
2020. Durin&1 the yLar the lollowiii&¥ served as membLrs of thL I)CC:
Incumbent:
I'he RLvLrLnd KaiLn Stiinton (until 30106124)
'I'hL VLneriible Michael Joseph Patrick Mc(iurk (from
18111124)
Chui'LhwardLns:
Michael Moore
Marg)arct Moore
Ilcadcrs:
John Moss
Julie Withers
Chris Graham
Elcprcsentative8
on ihL' Deanery Synod:
Cjrahamc F.Iliott (retired May 2024)
Julie Withers (ex officio)
KatharinL' Ilass (Secrtlary)
Chrib Graham
Chrisline I)avison
ljntil 2025
Martyn Wilshaw (resigned March 2024)
Adrienne Davies
lJntil 2026
Lucy Nallrass (resigncd November 2024)
Nigel Davies

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OF ENGLAND
Diocese of Chester
The Parish Church of
St Peter's Hal
Until 2027
Mary Cjraham
Elizabeth Parry (Parish Safeguarding Officer)
F,laine Fnglish
Callum Bazley
Lesley Bell
Jill Jagger
Kate Barlow
Paul Wood
The tru8tees are reLruited from the mLmbers of the elcctoral roll by notices in Parish
publications and Vi¢1 the web %ite. They are sponsored by other member8 and voted on at the
APCM. All potential trustees have a working) kn()wledgie ot'church aLtivities. Their legal
responsibilities are explained to iliem when they are rLgistered wilh the Charity
Commissioncrs.
Meetin
The PCC met 8 times in 2024 of which 3 werL before and 5 after the APCM. The attendance
at the meetingFS before the APCM was an aver<ige of 76% and an averagye of 75 % for the
meetin&is after the Al)CM.
The APCM of St Peter'8 was held on 12, May 2024.
The PCC operates through a number of committees which meet between t'ull meetings of. the
Standin
Committee
'I'his is the only committeL required by law aiid met 9 times in 2024 01"which 3 were betore the
2024 APCM and 6 sinLc thc Al)C'M. It has power to transaLt thL' business of thL I)CC betwcen
its mcetingys, subject to any directions biiven by the l)CC.
Mission in Action
In 2024 100/0 of the Church's covenanted income from 2023 was allocated to MIA to support
projects and organisations in the IJK and Overseas. MIA made recommLndation8 for the
approval of the PCC as to which those should be, It encouraged the Church's engagement with
those selected charities and others throug7h prayer and practical support for local organi8ations
such as the ci)Ilection and distribution of kitchen essentials, clothing, tinned and dried
roodstuffs.
Duringi Lent it raised fuiids for Cliristians Against Poverty for its local debt counselling service
at the 14ub in Altrincham. At 14arvest time it souL>ht support for Embrace the Middle Lasi for
its work with local Christians amongst childreii with disabilities in (iaza.
MIA mel 6 times in 2024.

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OF ENGLAND
Diocese of Chester
The Parlsh Church of
ale
The Mission in Action Granl will reduce to £2,000 in 2025 followin&T ¢1 resolulion of the PCC
to allow a new budgyet allocation 01: £3,000 lor local evangyelism activities and to reduce the
dependence on the Heritagyc and Centenary Trusts to meet expenditure for the repair and
maintenanL'e of church building7S
Buildin
s and Facilities Committee
Due to thc cige of the buildingFS that the church is responsible tor (church / St Peter's House /
Assembly Rooms / School l.louse) their maintenance continues to be a challenge.
Below is a summary of the major works undertakcn in these buildingys and future works
pl¢inned.
Church
'I"hc church rools werc once a&yain cleared of sapling% that had started to re-gyrow. All the
roofs were cleaned and trealed with biocide to rcmove Lilly Ljreen gyrowth.
In ihe springi the Lhurch roof leaked, particularly down the north aisle, the &yuiters were full of
dL'bri% Irom a previou8ly installcd wooden walkway which had rotted away and was blockin
thL downpipcs. 'I'his was clcarcd and ihL' major leaks slopped.
J'hc gyullcrs were also clLarLd (Ind inspLcted in the dutumn. Pictures were lakLn al the sam
tim¢ which higJhliLFhted area.% of brickwork where rcmedial work needs to bL, done. 'fhi4 will
be Inainly pointing of copingy or ctippingy tiles where the mortar has erodcd away.
'I'hcre arc sonie tiles missingi on all thc roofs which will need to be replaLed.
1'hL' g7UttLrs around the Lhurch arL in the main made of La%t iron althou&Nh there are Some
aluminium inserts. The cast iron giutters havL eroded away on the in.gidL in many parts, this
and the j()ins leaking has mcani that rainwater is runningy down the walls contributing) to the
white eftlorescence (whitL powder) seen inside thL' church.
I,'Illorescencc is a common and safe reaction that happens in all kinds of ma.sonry products,
includinLi concrctc (ind briLk%. li is h1( rmlLss to thL' briLks. All masonry pi'(IduLts, brick
iiicluded, contdin a ccrtain ainount of natural sali dcp()sils in ihcir composition. 'I'hcsc salts
remain solid and trapp¢d inside the structure of the bricks. Bricks are por()Us, so waler can
pass ihrouLyh them and when it does, it dissolves all these Salt dcposits, carryingj them all thc
way througyh the surface ot'the bricks. Once they are in the surtaLe, the water evaporates, but
the salts remain. The white salts L'an be removed with a ligjht scrub with a soft bristled brush
and warm water. It is possible to prevent cfflorescenL'e by removing the source of the water
on the bricks, in other words by prevLntinLY the gutters leaking down the outside walls!
A bigF clear up was undertakcn in September removing the etllorcsccnce, dust and spiders,
wLb% th(It had biiilt up ()vcr the years. The Churchwardens thank everyone who took part. It is
planncd to undertakL this again in Springy 2025 with the addition of polishing the woudblock
floor.

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OF ENGIAND
Diocese of Ch6st8r
The Parish Church of
St Peter's Hale
Thank8 to the generosity of the congregatioiis over Christmas and a small grant for Net Zero
Projects, the Halobyen overhead lights were replaced with eco-eftiLi¢nt LED bulbs in the nave
u%ingF the existing lighting track. When funds allow, two more will be added in the nave area
followed by those in the chaiicel and sanctuary and finally the baplistery.
Church grounds
The removal of the cedar tree on the comer of Ashley Road and Murieston Road resulted in
the timber being planked and some of it uscd for a cross and the rest for compost bins at the
east end of the church. I'hank% to those who undcrlook the makingi of the cross.
A fence was erected by St Peter's House car park. This and the compost bin&* were paid for by
private donation as was the refurbi.%hment ofthe Victorian lamp by the north door of the
church.
The benchLs on the garden of remeinbrance provc to be very popular on warmer days.
17 Bird B()xes sponsored by individuals have been put up on the irees wiihin the church
Irounds. The Scouts have made insect hotels which are al80 placed around the Lyrounds.
St I)cter's House
SevLral of thc window frames in the old part of the house will nLL,d eithLr replacing) or
refurbishing.
'rhL outside ligjhtingi will be upd<ltcd with brigyhter i.,r,D iinils and another unit added by the
bin.%.
Assembly Rooms
'I"rees and LyreLnery wL're rcm()ved from the rools and joins in thc brickwork and copiiigy liles
sealed resultingy in stoppin&i leak% and damp.
l.he Scoui Hul fire exit door and door frame need replacingJ as they are sufferiii&y from wear
and tear as well as rot.
'rhe ongioing progyramme of dccorating7 and replacing enlrance doors has madc thc Asscmbly
Rooms a very rentable space.
School House
Sometime in the futurc the fences on the Assembly Room side will havL to be replaced.
4.co Church
The F,co Church Group has continued to di8cuss and plan a way forward for St Peters lo work
towards our submission for a Bronze award with ' A Rocha UK, (www.arocha.orgJ.uk) This
has now been submittcd.

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. J OF ENGLAND
Diocese of Chester
The Parlsh Church of
ale
Over the course of the year:.
we have continued to host our regular litter picks around Hale
we have looked at recycling in all our buildings to try to reduce the amount of paper
we use
in the church grounds, the compost bins for gardens waste are used regularly and
there are bird boxes in position
towards the end of 2024, the main lights in church were replaced by energry efficient
LED lights, with a second phase planed for the near future.
We await the outcome of the Church Eco award which will determine the work g70ing
forward. We look t'orward to welcomingi ncw people who are intcrested in the environment
ettingy involved in Ihe Group.
RFVIF,W OF THE YEAR
F,IL'L'tor&l Roll
At 31 ' 1)L'LLmber 2024, there were 242 parishioners on the Church Ilcctoral Roll, 161
rL'sident within the Parish and 81 non-residLni.
Church Attendance 2024
During 2024, St Peter's Hale hosted 208 different services, ranging trom BCP Holy
Communion, Common Worship Conimunion, Choral evensong, Tailé, Contemp()rary Praise
service, school visits, conccrts, Baptism, wedding and funerals.
During thc ycar, according) to oiir %crvice book we had a total of 9,837 people attend. This
brcaks down into 8,227 adults attending with 1,610 children (some of these will be the 8dmc
pc()pIL). It is worth notin&J that .31.70/0 (3,124 pLI)ple) ot" all who attended the church during
2024 did so during Advent, which is fantastic bui highlights the busyness of'that season in ihe
church calendar.
Our average attendance at each service was AS follows:
BCP 8:30am Sunday = 22 adults dnd I child
Holy Communion l 0:00am Sunday = 52 adults and 8 children
Contemporary Praise 8:30am first Sunday = 26 adults and 17 children
BCP Wednesday communion - 17 adults and O children
choral Evensong (2" Sunday) = 16 adults and O children
th
Taize (5 Sunday evening) - 5 adults and O children

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OF ENGIAND
The Parish Church of
Diocese of Chester
St Peter's Hale
We had 5 schools, visits, 2 concerts, 7 funerals with 2 burial of ashes, 8 baptisms and 5
weddings during the year.
Safe
uardin
I'he PCC has complied with the diities under Section 5 of the Safeguarding and Discipline
Measure 2016 to have regard to the House of Bishops, guidance on the safeg7uardin&i of
children and vulnerable adults. This duty is taken very seriously and the PCC has adopted the
national Church of Fngyland safeg7U¢irding procedure and guidelines includingy the policics for
"Safer Recruitment"
AII PCC members have agreed to undertake online trainingF which is repeated every two to
three years. New membcrs ot. the PCC have to undertake the Iraining followingy clection. A
couple ol. meinbers have been exemptcd from that trciiningy bLLause ol: the extensive traininL
and accrcditation undcrtukLn I'or othcr institutions whLre ihcy had dealingys with childrcn or
vuliierable adults.
Most members of the PCC have l)IIS certification to comply with Diocesan requiremLnts for
workingi with Lhildren and vulnerable adults. Any without such certifiLation by the lime ()f
lh¢ 2025 APCM will not be eligyible either lor re-election or tor Lontinuingp their term of"
ol:fice.
A Safeguardin&y report is a standinLY item on the ag7enda for PCC meetin&is.
Thcre arc Several lamindtLd poslers around the Church premises including7 a ph()lo of l.iz
l)ai'ry as l)arish Safegiuarding7 ()ffiLLr with hcr contact details and iho.se ot.thc l)ioccsan
S<ilcgJu¢irdingi I'eam. l.,i/, has uiidLrtcikcn all safc&iu(Irdinb7 ()fficcr trainingj ab stipulalcd by thc
I)iocLse and including underlakin&i the SaleLiuardingy Leadersliip progJriimmL in E'Lbruary
2025.
l)uring 2024 there was I safegyuardiiigF issue which was dcalt with by the PSO and the
Churchwardcns. I'-ollowingi this issue a template is in course ot'preparation with a flow chart,
list of actions and details of contact org7anisations for relcrrals,
The Parish is enrolled on ihe "Parish Dashboard Saf'egyuarding" of Chester Diocese at Level 3
(the higihest Icvel).
Ilowdon l)eane
nod Re
ort
'rhc Bowdon Deanery Synod met in fcbruary, May and October 2024.
I'hc Rev'd Mike Loach, the co-chair of the Di()¢esan Environmenl Forum, addressed the
rebrudry meetiiig. He reported that the Church of Engyland is aimingr for all parishes and
churches to be net zero by 2030 although it is recognised ihat the inany older buildings arc a
challengie. The Diocese is working towards becoming an eco-Diocese. A Net-Z.ero Officer
has been appointed to provide support to parishes, Churches should be trying to complete thc
Energy footprint Tool as Part ol. the Annual Parish Return and aim to register with the Eco-
Church scheme. 'fhere are resources available through the Dioccse and he commented that he
thougyht with probably only sonie minor adjustment% m()8t parishes could qualify for the A-

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Diocese of Chester
The Parish Church of
St Peter's
Rocha Bronze award. He shared some idea.% for eco projects including making bug boxes and
litter picks both of which St I)cter's is doing.
The appointment of Jane Proudfoot as Archdeacon of Macclesfield was noted.
A report from the November 2023 General Synod was received including the passing of the
motion to permit prayers witli and for same sex couple&4 as part of a regular service.
'rhe May meeting was an open meeting run as a facilitated discussion to which everyone in
the Deanery were invited. It was addressed by the Rev'd Peter Frogatt. the Diocesan Director
of Outreach and by Jon Pocock, the Diocesan Strategic Programme Director, 'fhe Diocesan
Vision was summarised. The strategy process had commenced emergying from the Vision
with the aim of encouragin&i and hclping all parishioners to be more effective in mission
reaching new people and plaL'es with the good news of Jesus. The Vision is titled "Together
in Christ, Sharing Hope"
The Rural Dean, Rev'd Andrew Knigyht, reported on his appointment as ViLar of St Mary's
Bowdon with the Collation and InduLtion service on Septcmber 4th, He advised that St
Mark's Dunham was to merge wilh Bollington, Over"I"abley and Rosthernc from l June and
would be transfcrring to Knutsford Deancry.
I'hc October meetingi was another open mcL'tingy and was addrL.ssed by Katy I Icrrcra, the
Dii)LL.san 14amily, Childrcn and Youth Adviber. ShL' informLd those attendiiiby that thL' Church
ol. I iigiland Growin&Tr F,'aith Initiative aimLd to piit childrcn, young pcople and tamilics at the
heart of Ministry and this works be.st when Churchcs, parents and schools L'ould work closLIy
tO&7L'ther. Small &Nroups of those attcndingi shared what was happLning in Ihcir parishes and
providL'd fecd-baLk.
'I'he I.ay Chair, F,smc14amer reported on appoinlmcnts including Rev'd Jill fiston as
DiocLsdn Environment Adviser and thL result ofelcctions to the DioLesan Synod with C'hris
(Jraham and Julie Withers t'rom St Peter's elected to thc14ouse of L.aity.
'I'he Riiral Dcan ofrercd a tribute and prayers for Rev'd 'l'om Ryan, CuratL at St Alban's
13rotidhLath who died on 26, Junc 2024.
Vicar's Re
ort
I laving reccntly joined the church in November 2024, it h<lS been my privilege to see thc
onLI{)ingy work and the fdiiht'ulncss of the people of Clod here at St Petcr's over many years,
'riie continual commitment to our Siinday services and the welcomc of the families and other
into the life of the church is such a massive example to m¢iny others beyond the parish. Being
a new vicar in a very well-establlshed church will brin&F with it many challenges, not only for
myself but also for the establiqhcd congreLyation. The comnion phrase I've heard that "this is
whiat we have always done" is ok as lonLY as it grows the church dnd deepens our relationship
with Jesus, sharingy with the l)iocesan vision of bcing "I'og)eiher in Christ, sharing hope,.
Advent was such a busy season for us all. It took me by surprise the number of services that
we oftered to various groups and congregations and with over 3000 people attending during

THE CHURCH
OF ENGLAND
DIoc888 of Chester
The Parish Church of
St Peter's Haie
Advent alone (Carols and mulled wine, Christingle, concerts, schools, visits and our nonnal
Sunday services.)
l owe a great debt of gratitude to all ihose volunteers who make these services happen. I
especial ly want to mention the work of the wardens, the deputy wardens, the organist and the
choir for their regular commitment to serving others behind the scenes. including also Alex in
the office who provides essential administration. This church, along with many others, can
only operate with the use of volunteers. Whilst we don't want to rest on our laurels, I want to
Ihank God for each and evcry single one of you who participated in the various diffcrcnl
ways.
As a chiirch we have members who .support the minislry of the kingdom by volunteering for
(iencral Synod, l)cancry Synod, Readers, PCC representatives, our Sundily School, our
welcominLi team, the Vergyers, the b'lower Guild, thL chimers, the choir, the lectionary
rcadcrs, servers, interccssors, the Church Womcn's Pellowship, the Mission in Action team,
the Sunday Schi)ol. 'I'hL list C(in go on and on and on and longi may it continue.
13ut there is more that we can do. So many people in our parish don't yet know Jesu.g alid
don't know the g7ood news of his for&Fiveness. 'I'hey are not yet involved in any form of
church whatsoever. We are very lortunatL tc) participate and to have gyood relationships wilh
thL six churches in Churche% 'l"o&yethcr in I.lalL, and as we continue to work tog7ether, may we
continue to share the hope that is within caLh one of us.
'I'hc very first sermon that I preached here at Saint Peter, s wa8 at Ihe Wednesday morninL
communion service and I spoke about the feeding of the 5000. 1,'ach one of. us having
metaphorically our own 5 loaves and two fish. Thc choice is whether we oft'er that to the
King of Kin&ys and the Lord of Lords to perform the miraclc or not and keep it to ourselvcs -
it is our Lhoice. Lach one of us, no niatter how long you have been coniing to church havc
gyifts of time, talents, and trcasure to ofyer. What glifts (ire you off'eringy to the churL'h'P I'm Iiot
just talkingi financially, even thouLTrh ihat is so important, WL are not able to pay our full pari%li
share due to laL'k ot'funds. But I'm lalkingi about your time and your talcnts. Each dcpartmenl,
cach area of our church, relies on other people giving of thcir time and their talents and thcir
treasurc as we &yo t'orward to serve us and for each one ol us to grow.
So, what can you do? PholoL)raphy, business, I'l., safcgyuarding, Spcaking, prayinLTr, reading,
wclconiing, sLrvinby in the children's area, being part of a committeL to look at thinLy8 that are
important, Are you creative, do you lovc to sing, play an inslrument, giood with moncy or
iiumbers'?'I"hc list gYOCS ()n, %0 theret"ore, for those who arc alrcady involved, thank you aiid
for those who arL yct t() get involved, talk to us, offer what you have you will not rebyret il.
So togjcther for 2025, may we be a faithful church that will be together in Christ sharing the
hope that we are called to share with others around about us,

THE CHURCH
OF ENGLAND
Dioc888 of Chester
The Parlsh Church of
ter's Hale
Financial Review
The income to support the Church in its pastoral care and ecumenical mission is the sum of
giving by parishioners, both planned and unplanned, together with any surplus generated
from the letting of its facilities for local community activities. In the year to December 2024,
there was a surplus from all activities of £29,918 (2023: £9,128 deficit).
The transition from a deficit in 2023 to a surplus is lar&yely down to the following:
As in the previous 2 years, very generous contributions from the Heritage and
Centenary Trusts, together amounting to £60,184 (2023: £49,963), allowed the
Church to continue to fultil its activities and carry out significant building repairs on
all church buildings.
Costs savings initially made durinLY in 2023 such as the deci8ion to make the role of
Children and Youth Minister redundant and to negotiale with the l)ioccse a halvingT of
the amount paid as the Parish Share have continued to have a benLficial eft'ect in
2024. In addition there have bLen savin&ys on ulilities and ot'fice costs. Buildingy repair
and maintenance costs, whilst still SiLynificant are lower than in 2023.
Income from planned and unplanned gFivingi, includinLi collections and tax reb<ltes, maintained
a similar level to 2023 levcls at £96,867. "I'his is the first time in six years that there has not
becn a si7.eable year on year declinL, although levels are still significantly behind 2018.
AvL'raLFe pltinned Lyivingy per pL'rson increased by 5.4 % althougih Ihe number contributingi fell
duc to the loss of 8 members. Contributions werc receivcd from 112 members in the year, a
t.all ()t' 7 %. Other donations, including Gift Aid, amounted to £17,367.
I lire income in both the Assembly Rooms and Peter14ouse was below 2023 levely but lower
building co%ts have ensured a surplus in both locations. At the Assembly Rooms the surplus
was £15,366 {2023.. £2,719 deficit) and at Peter I louse of £5,048 (2023: £1,847).
The tcnant at School Flouse left during 2023 resultin&1 in a vacant period during which t'urthcr
maintLnancc work was Larried oul. A new tenant is now in place, the net eff.ect in the year is
incomc of £6,092 (inLomc £15,128 and costs £9,036).
Lt,XPL'nditure within unrestricled funds decreased by l % to £175,677 (2023: £177,428),
excluding Assembly Rooms and Peter Iqouse costs.
After allowing for the Mission in Action Grant unrestricted income exceeded expenditure by
£44,850 (2023: £2,039 deficil).
Within restricted funds, expeiidilure on charitable activities totdlled £11,104. Taking
depreciation into account expenditure exceeded income by £13,837 (2023: £7,089).
J'hc surplus has allowed the Church to re-build some longer-terni savingy re8erves. This
surplus has left the Church in a significantly stronger tinancial position going forward.s albcit
this has only been achieved with the support of Tru.8t contriblltions. I'hc PCC has approved a
small deficit budget for 2025 based on similar Icvels of activity and expenditure as 2024. It
continues to recoLNnise the need to reach out to a new generation of planned &Nivers to reverse
the decline in conlribulors and income highlighted above.
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OF ENGLAND
Dlocese of Chester
The Parish Church of
St Peter's k4al
Reserves Polic
The unrestricted funds at the year-end wcre £156,335 (2023: £112,580) which the PCC
considers adequate to cover f'uture costs and emergency expenditure. In making this
judgement, the Trustees have considered the currenl and predicted future levels of income
and they believe it is reasonable, to&¥ether with the cost reducing actions origyinally taken in
2023, to assume the Lliurcli rcmains a going concern. (Sec Note l. l )
Risk Mana
ement
The principal risk is that the number of members and the funds raised through the
stewardship scheme declines to lin extent that the church fails to raise enough funds to
support itself. The decline in income over a number of years continues to be a key focus with
new younbFer members enLouraged to join the stewardship scheme. Increasingy other income
sourLes, particularly hire income. is also a major centre of attention. Expenditure continues to
bL controlled.
VenLrablc Michael Mc(Jurk
PCC, Chair
03 MarL'h 2025

THE CHURCH
OF ENGLAND
Diocese of Chester
The Parlsh Church of
er's Flale
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF HALE ST PETER
Charity no. 1130535
Accounts for the year ended 31 st December 2024
Statement of financial activities
Total
funds
Prior
year
funds
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
inci)me
funds
Incoming resourecs (Note 3)
Income and endowments
from:
Donations and legaLies
Charitable aLtivities
Other trading activities
Investmenls
174,418
5,728
81,926
4,453
266,525
174,418
162,219
7,469
12,505
81,926
84,330
4,463
2,293
268,276 261,347
1,741
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Total
Resources expended (Note 4)
lJxpenditure on:
Raisingy funds
Mission I'und charitablL
activities
Other
1,751
215,930
6,583 222,513 252,458
11,104
1,104
14,017
4,740
220,670
4,740
4,000
17,687 238,357 270,475
Total
Net inL'ome/(expenditure)
before investment gainsl{losgcs)
45,855
(15,937)
29,918
(9,128)
Net income/(expenditure)
45,855
(15,937)
29,918
(9,128)
'I'ransfcrs between funds
Net movement in funds
2,100
43,755
2,100
13,837
29,918
9,128
Reconciliation of fundq:
l otc11 lunds brought forward
112,580
184,267 296,847 305,975
Total fiinds carried forward
156,335
170,431
326,766 296,847
Restricted 14unds include £5,603 (2023.. £5,603) pennancnt eiidowment fund (note I l )
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THE CHURCH
OF ENGLAND
Dioces8 of Chester
The Parish Church of
St Peter's Haie
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF HALE ST PETER
Charity no. l130535
Accounts for the year ended 3 1st December 2024
Balance Sheet
Unrestricted Restricted Current
funds
funds
year
Prior
year
Fixed assets
TangJible assets
Total fixed assets
(Note 7)
166,687
166,687
166,687
166,687
172,290
172,290
Current assets
Dcbtor8
(Note 8)
Cdsh al bank and in hand (Note
10)
8,664
2,714
11,378
13.979
170,501
179,165
1,030
3,744
171,531
182 1)09
136,964
150,943
Total L'urrent assets
Creditors
Amounts t'allingy due within l year
(Note C))
Net current agsetsl(liabilities)
22,8.10
156,335
22,830
160,079
2C),386
124,557
3,744
Total net assets
156,335
170,431
326,766
296,847
Funds of thc Charity
RLstricted income lunds (Note I l )
UnrL'stricted lunds
Total funds
170,431
170,431
156,335
326,766
184,2C)7
112,580
296,847
15(),3.35
156,335
170,431
Sigin¢d on behalf of all the
Trustees
Date of Approval: 03 March 2025
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THE CHURCH
OF ENGLAND
Dioc8S8 of Chester
The Parlsh Church of
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF HALE ST PETER
Charity no. 1130535
Accounts for the year ended 31 st December 2024
Notes to the Accounts
Basis of preparation and going eonccrn
1.1 Basis of accounting
These accouiits have been preparcd under the hislorical Lost convention with items
recognised at cost or transaction value unless ()thLrwise stated in the relevant note(s) to
these accounts. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of
Recommended Practice: Accounting and RLporting by Charities preparing their accouiits
in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and RepubliL
of Ireland (fRS 102) and with the Charities Act 201 l.The charity conslitutes a public
benefit entity as dcfined by fRS 102.
The charity operates a.s a going3 LoncLrn bLLause it has suffiLiLnt funds aiid reserves to
pay all its lidbililies as they f.all due.
Aeeounting policies
2.1 Income
Rccognition of income
Income 1% inlludcd in the SOFA when thL charity bLLomes entitlLd to thL rLsourcLs, it is
more likely tliat thali noi ihal the IrustLL8 will reLeive ihc resources and the monetary
value can bL mLasured with surricient rcliability.
Offsetting
Thcrc has been no ofTsetting of assets and liabilitiL's, or inc()me and expensLs, unless
rLquired or pL'rmittcd by the fRS SORI)
Cwrants Rnd donation8.
Cirants and don<itions are only included in the SOFA when the general income
rec()gnition criteria are mLt.
LegHcies
l.egyacies are included in the ,SOF,'A when receipt is probablc, that is, when there has been
yrant of probate, the execulors have established that there are sufficient assets in the estate
and any conditions attached to the legacy are either within the control ot. the charity or
have been met.
Tax reclaims on donations and gifts
ift Aid reLeivable is included in income when there is a valid declaration from ihe donor,
Any Cyitl Aid amount recovered on a d()nation is considcred to be part ot. that gjift and is
Iredted as ¢m addition to the same fund as the initial don<ltion unless the donor or the terms
of thc appeal have specified othenvise.

THE CHURCH
OF ENGLAND
Diocese of Chester
The Parish Church of
St Peter's Hale
Contractual income
Contractual income is only included once the charity has provided the related service.
Volunteer help
I"he valiie of volunteer help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the
trustees, annual report.
Income from interest, roy#ltie$ and dividends
'rhis is included in thL' acc()unts when receipt is probable and the amount receivable can be
measured reliably.
Settlement of insurance claims
Insurance claims are only included in the SOFA when the gieneral recognition criteria are met.
2.2 Expenditure and liabilities
Liability reeognition
l.iabilities are reL'og7nised where it is more likely than iiot that therc is a legi(Il or constructive
obligation committin&y the charity to pay out resoiirces aiid the ami)unt of the obligation Laii be
measured with reasonable certainty.
Cwovernance and support costs
Support Losts have bccn all()LdlLd belween &vovernance costs and other support. GovcmaiiLe
c()sts comprise all costs involving public accountability of ihe charity (Ind its L'ompliance with
rcgyulation and b)ood practice.
l)eferred income
DLl¢rrLd inLomL is only rLcogynised where payment has bcL'n recL'ived in advance.
Creditors
'I"he charity has creditor.s ihal are mLasured at sL'ttlL'mL'nt dm()unts less any trade disLouiits.
Provision for liabilities
A liabilily is IneasurLd 011 reco&7nition ai its historical cost and ihen subsequently measured at
the bcst c.stimatc ()t'the amounl requirLd to sciile the ()bligyation at thc rcp()rtinby datc.
Basic financial instruments
'rhe charity accounts for basic financial instruments on inilial recog7nition as pLr parcigyraph 11 .7
I,'RS102 SORP. Subsequent measuremeiit is as per paraLyraph 11.17 10 11.19 P'IIS102 8()IIP.
2.3 Assets
'I"anb7ible fixed assets for use by the ch(Irity are capitalised if they can be used lor more than
one year and cosl at least £4,000. 'I'hey are valucd at cost, The depreciation rates and methods
u.ged are:
rreehold buildingps:
l-'ixtures, fittings and eqiiipment
2 % straiLyht line
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THE CHURCH
.J OF ENGLAND
Diocese of Chester
The Parlsh Church of
St Peter's Hale
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF HALE ST PETER
Charity no. 1130535
Accounts for the year ended 31 st December 2024
Notes to the accounts
Note 3
Analysis of income
Unrestricted Restricted Current
funds
funds
year
Prior
year
Donations
Gift aid giving
(Ind legacies Income tax reLlaimed
Non (Jill aid giving
Collections
Income tax rLclaimed
Donation from I'rusts
Other Donalions
Other Gitl Aid
Legyacies
Total
59,335
14,814
5,934
15,576
1,208
60,184
14,886
,481
1,000
174,418
59,335
14,814
5,934
15,576
1,208
60,184
14,886
1,481
1,000
174,418
60,424
15,106
5,910
13,212
2,369
49,963
13,742
1,493
162,219
Ch£iritablc
aLtiviliLS'.
Mission in Action
Choir I,'Iind
FlowL'r Guild
1,319
251
171
1,319
251
171
5,728
7,46()
3,625
250
263
8,367
12,505
5,728
5,728
Totiil
1,741
Othcr
Trading
<lCtivities:
Church l.etlings
Assembly Rooms
LettingFS
SLho()I IlousL l.LttinL
St Peler H(iusL l.ettingFs
Total
1,391
1,391
1,033
51,017
15,128
51,017
15,128
14,390
81,926
54,696
12,236
I C),-365
84,330
81,926
Investment
income:
Interesl inL()me
Dividend income
4,453
10
4,463
2,293
4,453
10
4,463
2,293
GRAND TOTAL
266,525
1,751
268,276
261347
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THE CHURCH
OF ENGLAND
Dioces8 of Chester
The Parish Church of
St Peter's 14ale
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF HALE ST PETER
Charity no. 1130535
Accounts for the year ended 3 1st December 2024
Note 4
Analysis of expenditure
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
Total
funds
Prior
year
Expenditure on
raising funds
Parisli Sliare
Clergy Expenses
Cliurch costs (iiicliiding
heat ligyht & insurance)
Church RL'pairs
lJpke¢p of Groiinds
Wagcs & Salaries
Asseinbly rooms losls
(ii)cludiiigy staff)
St Pcters H()uqe Costs
E.'diicatioiial expciisl's
Adiii iiiislrati()11 E,'xpeiiscs
Scliool Flouse rLpairs
ViLkirage repairs
l)Lpreciation
I,'IowL'r Guild
(:lioir
I'OTAL
45,781
6,461
45,781
6,461
43,596
6,525
21,518
35,525
7,523
27,031
21,518
35,525
7,523
27,031
28,202
21,052
12,040
26,040
35,651
9,342
130
17,932
9,036
35,651
9,342
130
17,932
9,036
57,415
14,518
284
19,112
16,577
5,603
5,603
464
4()4
51()
516
6,583 222 513
5,603
32.3
215,930
252,458
V,xpenditure on
Mission in Aetion
re¥triLte(I funds
Ovcrscas CliaritiL's
Charitable
F4omc Cl)aritics
activity
()tlier
Tolal expcndilure on
charit4blL& &ctivities
5,726
5,2()6
82
5,726
5,296
82
7.240
6,760
14,017
Other
Govcrnan¢e
examincr tees
iiidL'pciidcnt
4,740
4,000
Total other
expenditure
TI)TAL
EXI)EIYDITURE
4,740
4,740
4,000
220,670
17,687 238 357
270,475
Note 5 Details of certain items of expenditure
Current
year
Prior year
Independent examiner's fees
4.740
4,000
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THE CHURCH
OF ENGLAND
Diocese of Ch8Ster
The Parlsh Church of
St Peter's Hale
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF HALE ST PETER
Charity no. 1130535
Accounts for the year ended 31 st December 2024
Note 6 Paid Employees
6.1 Staff Costs
Current year
Prior year
Salaries and Wtiges (including assembly rooms)
26,408
27,139
Pcnsion costs (defined Lontribution scheme)
Total staff eo$ts
622
644
27,030
27,78_3
No employees received employee benefit.8 (exLluding employer pension costs) for thc
reporting period of more than £60.000
6.2 Averuge head count in the year
Current year
Number
Prior yeAr
Number
All eniployees workLd on charitable activities
Total
Note 7
Tan%ible Fixed Assets
Frcehold
land &
buildings
Other
Plant,
land &
machinery
buildings and motor
vehicles
Fixtures,
fittings
and
equipment
Total
7.1 Cost or valuxtion
At thc bL'&iinningy of'the
year
At Lnd of the year
290,332
290,332
18,706
18,706
309,038
309,038
7.2 Depreciation
At begyinning ot. the yLar
Disposals
Depreciation
At end ofthe year
118,042
18,706
136,748
5,603
5,603
123,645
18,706
142,351
7.3 Net book value
Net book value clt the
bcgTrinninL) of the ycar
Net book valuc at the
end ol" the year
172,290
172,290
166,687
166,687
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THE CHURCH
OF ENGLAND
Dioc888 of Chester
The Parish Church of
St Peter's Hall
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF HALE ST PETER
Charity no. 1130535
Accounts for the year ended 3 1st December 2024
Note 8
Debtors and prepayments
Analysis of debtors
Unrestricted Restricted
fun(Is
funds
Current
yeur
Prior
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
Other debtors
Total
3,771
3,771
1,496
4,893
8.664
2,714
2,714
7,607
11,378
12,483
13 C)7()
Notc 9 Creditors
9.1 Analysis of erL,ditors
Amounts falling due within one year
Unrestricted Rcstricted
Current
Prior year
fund93
funds
year
TradL' crLditors
Accruals and det'errcd income
I dxation and soLial sLcurity
Other crcditors
Total
2,714
16,542
404
3,170
2,714
16,542
404
3,170
22,8.30
12,497
382
3,170
2C),386
'rrade crcditor% includes amouiits of £2,714 duc from unrcstriL'tLd to restricted funds.
9.2 Deferred income
Deferred income consists of receipts and rcnt% rec'eived in advance in respect of 2025 of
£1,104 and is included in the figiurc ol. £16,542 above.
Current year
Prior year
Movement in deferred income account
Balance at tlic start ot'thc rcp()rting period
Amounts added in current period
Amounts rLleased to incoine from previous pcriods
Balance at the end of the reporting period
1,204
1,104
1,204
,104
2,425
1.204
2,425
1.204
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THE CHURCH
OF ENGLAND
Dictese of Chester
The Parish Church of
St Peter's Hal£
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF HALE ST PETER
Charity no. 1130535
Accounts for the year ended 3 1st December 2024
Note 10
Cash at bank and in hand
Short term cash investments (less than 3 months maturity
Current year
Prior year
Short term deposits
Cash ai bank and on hand
Total
157,832
123,543
13,421
136,964
171,531
Notell
Charity funds
I 1.1 Details of matcrial funds held and movements during the current reporting
period
Brought
forward Incomc Expcnditure Transfers
Carried
fonvard
Fund names
Type
Choir
Restricted
riower CJiiild Restricted
Mi88ion
Reslricled
(Jarden ot.
RL'mcmbrance
243
1,045
10,014
251
171
1,319
(516)
(464)
(11,104)
100
78
752
2,229
2,000
RestriLted
675
10
685
)cter l-loiise
Permanent
I,'ndowmenl
172,290
(5,603)
166,687
General Fund Unrestricted
Total Funds
112,580 266 525
296 847 268 276
220,670
2.38 357
2,100
156,-335
326 766
Tran8fers betTrveen funds
I'he tran.sfer from unrestricted to the rcstricted Mission F und represents the annual tithe
donation trom the (Jcneral I"'und.
Note 12
Traniactions with Trustees and relatcd parties
12.1 Trustee remuneration benefits
Nonc ot" thc trustees have beLn paid (Iny remiineration or received any other benefits from
an employmcnt with the cliarity or a rclcltcd charity.
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THE CHURCH
OF ENGLAND
Diocese of Chester
The Parlsh Church of
St Peter's Hale
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF HALE ST PETER
Charity no. 1130535
Accounts for the year ended 3 1st December 2023
12.2 Trustees, expenses
J'i'ustLes are rcinibursed for any itL'm% of Lxpcnse they inciir dircctly from suppliLr8 on
bLhalt" ol" the ('hui'Lli i n the runninby and Inaiiilunance ot. it8 taci l itiL's. Al l L"xpLii4L's are
approvcd by (in indL'pLndL'iit IiieiiibLI' ol. thL Staiidiiig CoiiiiiiittcL. In 2024 Iliis aiiioiiiited to
£7,544.
12.3 Transactions with related parties
There have bcen no transactions with relaled parties in the current year.
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THE CHURCH
OF ENGLAND
Diocese ol Chester
The Parish Church of
St Peter's Hale
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF HALE ST PETER
Charity no. 1130535
Accounts for the year ended 3 1st December 2024
Statement of the PCC'S res
on8ibilitics
Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the PCC to prepare financial
statements for each financial year whiLh givc a truc and fair view of the Lharity's tinancial
aLtivitics duriiig the year and of its fiiiancial position at the end of Ihe ye<ir. In preparing
financial statements uyiving a true and t.air view, the PCC are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
make judgyements and estimates that are reasonable and prudLnt;
statc whcthcr applicable Accountingi Standards and Statements of RecoinmLnded Practice
havL bLLn lollowed,
prepare thL financial statenients on the g70ing concerii basis unlcss it is indppropriate lo
prL%ume that ilie charity will conlinue in opcration.
The l)CC are responsible for keeping proper acLounting7 rLcords which disclose with
I'La.%onable accuracy thc financial position of the charity and whiL'h enable them to ensure that
thL Iinancial statemcnts comply with the Charities Act 2011. 'fhey are also responsible for
ligiiiardingy ihL' asscts of thL charity uiid hcncc for taking) rcason¢iblc stcps t'or thc prcvcntion
and detL'Ltioii of fraud and otlier irrLgyulariliLs.
Sigyi)ed on behalf of ihc PCC of St l)eter's, 14ale
Venerablc Michael McCJurk
03 March 2025
Chair
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THE CHURCH
OF ENGLAND
Diocese of Chester
The Parish Church of
St Peter's Hale
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF HALE ST PETER
Charity no. 1130535
Accounts for the year ended 3 1st December 2024
Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of the Parochial Church Council of the
Ecclesiastical Parish of St Peter's Ilale.
I report to the trustees on my examinatioii of the accounts of the Parochial Church Council ()f
I lale St Peter for the year ended 31 DeLember 2024 which are set out on pages 12 to 21.
RLJspon.gibililiL?.s and bu.si,5' 0/'rLJporl
As ihe charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in
accordance with thc requirements ot'the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act,).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trustee's accounts carricd out undcr scction 145
ol"Il)c 201 I AL'I and iii carryiiiLy oul niy Lxamination I have followLd all the appliLabl
Dii'cctions glivcn by thc Charity Commission undcr SCLtion 145(5)(b) ol'ihL 20 I I ALt.
IndL'pL?ndL)nl examinLJr '.5 .slalLJmLnl
I havc completcd my examiniition. I confirm that n() material matlers have come to my
altention in connection with the examination givin&i me cause to bclieve that in any matLrial
respLct'.
(l ) accountin&v records were not kept in respect of thc Trust a5 rcquirLd by section 130 0l.the
ALt; ()r
(2) the (Iccounts do not accord with those records; or
(3) the accouiits do not comply with thc applicable rLquirements conLeming the form aiid
content of accounts set out in the Chai'ities (Accounts and Ileports) RcgFuI(Itions 2008 oihLr
than any requirement that the accounts g7ive a 'true and fair view, which is not a matter
Lon%idered as part ol" an independent examination.
I havc no cc)ncern8 and have come across iio other matters in connection with the
exaniination to which attLnti()n %lii)uld bL drawn in this rLP()rl in order to enable a proper
Iiiiderstaiidingp of ilic aLcouiits to bc reaLhLd.
Chris Oxlcy bC.CA
(:oopcr Parry Advi%()ry Liinited
St Jamcs Building
Manchcster
MI 6HT
03 March 2025
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