Annual Report and Financial Statements of the Parochial Church Council of Newcastle St Giles with Butterton St For the year ended 31 December 2024 Registered Charity Number: 1130602 Poge I
DIOCESE OF LICHFIELD Come follow Christ in the footsteps of St Chad The Parochial Church Council of Newcastle St Giles with Butterton 5t Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2024 Chality re8lStration number: 1130602 Ob ectives and Activitie5 The Parochial Church Council of Newcastle St Gile5 With Butterton (the PCCI has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent, the Reverend Joshua Penduck, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church. pastoral, Èvangèlical, social and ecumenical. The PCC is also spiritually responsible for the maintenance of the church. The PCC 15 committed to enabling as many people as possible to worshlp at our church and to become part of our parish community at Newcastle Under Lyme with Butterton. The PCC maintains an oveTvlew of worship throughout the parish and makes suggestions on how our services can involve the many groups that live within our parish. Our services and worship put faith into practlce through prayer. scripture, muslc and sacrament. Also, through non-sacramental activities of h05Pltality and fellowship we aim to reach non churched members of the wmmunlty. Public Benefit The trustees tsf the Charity are aware of the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit in The Advancement of Religion for the Public Benefit and have had regard to it in their administration of the Charity. The trustees believe that, by promoting the work of the Church of England in the Ecclesiastical Parish of Newcastle St Gile5 With Butterton. it helps to promote the whole mission of the Church Ipastoral, evangelistlc, social and ecumenicall more effectively, within the Ecclesiastical Parish, and that in doing SO It provides a benefit to the public by.. Providing facilities for public worship, pastoral care and spiritual, rnor31 and intellectual development, both for its members and for anyone who wishes to benefit from what the Church offers,. and Promoting Christian values and Service by mernbers of the Church In and to their communities. to the benefit of individuals and society as a whole. Poge 2
A¢hlevements and Performance RECTORS REPORT 2024 Oblectlves Thè primary objective of the PCC is to promote the Mission of God (Missio Dell, evangeli5tically, pastorally, socially and ecologically, in collabc>ration with every mernber of thè two tongregations. Our Mission Statement is that we are seeking to be'a friendly church community, rooted in and serving the communitie5 of centr31 Newcastle-under-Lyme and Butterton and offering good quality worship, ministry and leadership. We are seeking tts be a welcoming worshlpping community of all ages.. In the context of St Giles with StThomas this is done through regular public worship, catechism, pastoral care both individually and throu8h occasional offices, en8a8ement andlor collaboration with community organisations, 8roup5 and visiting individuals. and through environmentally sound care of our ¢hur¢hyards. Thè secondary objectives of the PCC during 2024 were to.. l. Communication. Design and implement a new Church websbte Developing Social media presence Using print media for flyers and invitations utilising banners outside church 2. Finance.. Addressing Common Fundl Budget deficit Addressing finances around St Thomas 3. Closing the gap between seeker and dls¢iple-. Development of current events servin8 not-yèt rnember5 01 the church Running regular enquirers courses and inviting folks along to them Encouraging prayer a5 a discipline of discipleship (including praying for growth) Developing the St Giles Community Project 4. Development of worship.. Developing a mixed offering of worship at dtfferent time5 and in different styles Developing excellence in welcorne, being aware of and attentive to newcomers and intentlonally bulldlng relationshlps with those we don't know in church Utilisin8 invitations to inwte people to attend worship and events 5. Yhe Next Generatlon, (psalm 78.1-71 Developing rnission and ministTY to children, young people and familie5 Developing church-s¢hool links Activitie5 St Giles with St Thomas have been able to meet our primary objectives during 2024.. St Giles and St Thomas remained open for worship throughout 2024. St Gile5 continued to have a regular 10.30am Servi IAII Age Worship once a month, a Sung Eucharist all the other Sundays), a monthly BCP Communion on Sundays at 8am, and a weekday Communion on Wednesday lunchtimes. St Thomas continued to have a monthly service, with extra services for Festival Days (Christmas, Easter etcl. A Lent course was provided on the theme of'what is Holy Communion?, Occasional officès havè continuèd The church ha5 been used by community Broup5, including unlformed organisations and the Newcastle under lyme Burgesses. Connection have been maintained with the church school, St Giles and St George's Academy,. Sue Taylor of St GiSes Church became the Chair of Governors at st Giles and St George'5 Acaderny As can be seen below, many of our 5econdaTV objective5 have been met, with others still in development.. Communication.. We have been in conversations to develop a nèw website. Page 3
Our Social rnedia presence has continLred through the work of our parish administrator. Mrs. Penny Richards We developed several hundred flyers and invitations for the St Giles Community Project, and the Christianity and Hope Explored courses We developed banners outside the Church for christmas events and permanent sign fixtures for the St Giles Cornmunity Project Finance As can be seen from the Financial Report, St Giles has financièlly siruggled during 2024. St Thomas finances have rnaintained the downward trajectory from 2023, thou8h now at a Slower pace. This 15 due to the following reasons= shrinking congregation numbers problematic facilities (such as a lack of wheelchalr ramp. quality toilets. distance from housing). meaning little interest from community 8roup5 in hirir¥8 the building a lack of sustained community interest in keepin8 the church financially viable combined with a small social demographic surrounding the church A group of people from both the church and village have created several Social and worship events to involve the community in. Thou8h thi5 has increased the church's profile in the local community. most of the funds raised continue to be eaten up by repairs and the contribution tts the Common Fund. This continues to leave many disheartened. We have planned for a gSvlng campalgn in 2025. Closing the 8ap between seeker and disciple The development of the Friday St Giles Community Project ha5 gone from strength to strength. rsow providing free lunches and many interesting and varied workshops, connectln@ with the local community. We have received outside funding for this to help make a bigger impart. Many thanks to Chris Taylor, Gillian Elks, and Penny Richards for organi2ing this. Through the Community Piojeci. we have had further connections with St Gile5 and St Geor8e'5 Academy, and Keele University, and have developed a Holiday Club In the summer holidays for primary school children. Two enquirers and discipleship cour5e5 were held. Hope Explored, a three-week course for enquirers. was held in February and October 2024. with three attendees acr055 both. Another online Christianity Explored courses was held from April to May, with one attendee. The Lent Course'what is Holy Communion?. was held during Lent. Two confirmation service5 were held, in February and in November, with adult and child baptisms at both. We have yet to encourage prayer as a discipline of discipleship. The Bible Study has continued throughout 2024, looking at Genesis. Development of Worship Currently St Giles and St Thomas emphasise variou5 traditional forms of worship. These include-. 10.30am Sung eucharist at St Giles (with children's church, or'shine,, running in parallell13 or 4 time5 a monthl 8am Spoken BCP comrnunion at 5t Giles Itwice a monthl I.10am midweek lunchtime communion at St Giles Iweeklyl 10.30am communion at St Thomas (once a rnonthl We Currently have four non-tradltlonal forms of worship.. A monthly All-A8e Worship at St Giles A monthly service at several sheltered accommodatlon complexes or residential homes (Hempstalls Hall. Rowan Court. Mill Rise) A qU3Tterly Messy Church The PCC will explore ways in which this diversity can be developed. Services continue to be held at Rowan Court Care Home, Hempstalls Hall Care Home, and Mill Rlse Sheltered Accommodation. Many thanks to Revd Ann Taylor for ensuring these vital services continue. Mlll Rise servlces are shared with St Marrf5 Knutton. We are glad that Revd Clare Watson, our turate, has been able to join the Ministry Team at St Giles The Next Generation We currently employ a Children and Families Worker. Jean Buckley, for 5 hours a week. Shine, our Sunday club, ha5 grown and is now an established part of our ministry at St Giles. So also has Me5SY Church developed. Many thanks to Jean Buckley and all the volunteers who have helped make this happen. I regularly lead worship in St Giles and St George's School. The children also come to St Glles once a month for GLOW. More work needs to be done on how to develop these links. l am invited to assemblie5 Ht Blackfriars Academy and St John's School Keele on occasion5 Page4
Review of 2024 Special events al St Giles with St Thomas have included the following.. A confirmatlon service was held on 4 February, with three adult confirmations lone also baptisedl, one child confirmed. and one child baptlsed A Me55y Church service wa5 held on 14, February A Shrove Tuesday Beetle-Drive was held on 14ch February, followed by our Ash Wednesday service on 15 Members of the Community Project and Keele University student5 joined with a Medical Project at St Giles and St Geooe's Academy on 28, Februarv I" March, a quiz wa5 held at St Gile5 in fundraising for St Thomas Durin8 Holy Week, we had a Palm Sunday service Iwith outside processlonl, a Maundy Thursday service with a Garden of Repose, and a Good Friday Messy Church, Ecumenical Service, and Reffections at the Cr05s. On Easter Day, I was invited to preach at the ecumenical sunrise service- we also had an Barn Communion, a 10.30am family communion at St Giles, and a 10.30am traditional communion at St Thomas 21" April we held the St George's servSce for the Newcastle under Lyme Scouts, which was very well received 9 May, we held our Ascension Day service Our APCM was held on 21" May 6, June. the Town's D-Day commemoration service was held at St Giles, followed by the lightlng of a cornmemorative beacon outside Queen's Gardens 7 June, the Rector represented 5t Giles at the RAFA D-oay cornmemorative meal 9, June, a D-Day celebration garden party was held at the Rectory 16, June, the Mayor Of Newcastle, Cllr Barry Panter, was inducted at St Giles 28, June, the Rector was invited to host the electiL)n hustings at Newcastle Baptist Church 29 lune, St Giles led the Armed Forces Day servi in the town centrè 29 June. the new curate. Revd Clare Watson was ordained at Lichfield Cathedral 30 June, St Giles welcomed Revd Clare Watson and her family, including a party 3, July. the Recror was invited to judge a 'Cake Cornpetition. at St Giles and St Geor8e's Academy 4 July, the Rector led the talk for the Society for the Welfare of the Blind meeting 7 July, Revd Clarè Watson was welcomed at a service at St Thomas 8utterton 9 July, St Giles hosted the Newcastle Deanery Chapter meetlng 14, July, St Giles wa5 represented at st Andrew5 Church event for the closing of their church hall (which St Giles had helped build in the 30sl 21. July, St Giles was represented for the leaving Servi of the local Methodist minister 22 -25, July, a Holiday Club was held at St Giles. through the work of the St Gile5 Community Project 24, July, Messy Church was held at St Giles 24, July, a community'cleèn-up the church drive, event was held at St Thomas Butterton 27, july, the Ethiopian Orthodox Church held their national St Gabreal celebrations at St Giles, with hundreds in attendance. 15, August. a meeting was held with Ven Me8an Smith, Archdeacon, regardin8 the future of St Thomas, Butterton 25, August. a Strawberries and Cream event was held at the Rectory Garden 29, August, St Giles was represented for the arrival of the new Methodist minister I" August, a celebratlon was held for the retirement of Revd Dr David Kirk Beedon and Julie Beedon 7, September, a Heritage Day wa5 held at St Giles church 15, September, the Battle of Britain Commernorative Service was held at St Giles 22 September. the Society for Historic Churche5 in North StaffordshiTe vi51ted St Giles and St Thomas 6 October. a Beer and Pimms and Hymns Harvest Service was held at St Thomas 8, and IO, Ocrober, 'Climate Change and Faith. mornings were held at St Giles for children frorn St Giles and St George's Academv 12, October. the Harvest Supper was held at St Giles 3 November. a Fashion Show was held at St Giles St Giles led the town Remembrance Day service on November 10 and held the Remembrance Day service on 11 November Il, November. Edenhurst School held a Remembrance Service at St Giles 16, November. the Christmas Fayre was held at St Giles 24 November, a confirmation service was held atst Giles with Itve adults confirmed (two baptisedl, one child confirmed, and two children baptized. 4, December, the Wednesday Fellowship Advent Party was held 8, December we held our Christingle and Nativity Service at St Giles Poge 5
13, Oecember. the Dalian Singers held their concert at St Giles 15 December, an outdoor Carol Service was held at st Thomas 19, December, the Ministry and Management Team held thelr Christmas meal 22 December, St Gile5 held its Civic Carol Service On 24, December, 'One More Sleep, was held at St Giles. Other important things to note are the following.. Throughout 2024, we have had 31 baptisms. I weddin& and 34 funeralslcommittals of ashes at St Giles, St Thomas and loca5 crematorlums. Thunks Many thanks go to our Warden5, Gillian Elks, Dennis Bramlner, and Joanne Bentley for their persistent and tireless work in maintainin8 our buildings at St Giles and St Thornas. Thanks a150 80 to our Deputy Wardens lan Taylor. Sheila Gurney, Melvyn Rider. and lan Bentley,. and to our Treasurer. Jane McKeever for her 5terlin8 work in helping balance the books. Many ihanks to Hilary Jones for stepping in as a temporary PCC Secretary between January and June 2024. Many thank5 to the ministry team which includes Revd Clare Watson, Revd Peter Nisbetk, Rd Ann Taylor, and honorary associate priests Revd Dr David Kirk Beedon and Revd Pat Smith. It ha5 been a delight to welcome Revd Clare Watson, our turate, who has been warmly received by both churches. Many thank5 to our staff - Penny Richards and Jean 8uckley-for their work in maintaining the life and worship of St Giles. Thank5 to Penny for maintaining order despite having to work with a dyspraxic Rector! Thanks 80 to our Financial Advi50r, Kim Benton, for her work in helping St Giles with St Thomas maintain a healthy financial stability. Many thank5 to Peter Revd Peter Ni5beck for hls contlnued leadershlp of the choir. A church is nothing without its great body of volunteers who help keep it goin8. Althou8h I could not thank everyone by narne, I would especially like to thank our PCC members. Laurie Bailey and the Green Team, Chris Taylor, Gillian Elks, and Penny Richards for their work wlth the St Glles Communlty Project. Pat Lovatt and the Friday Morning Team, SueTaylorand theteam at StThomas' for their sterling work with the Saturday Coffee Mornlng, Mlchael Pltstow for the Magazine, Wendy Burke and the Wednesday Fellowship, the choir and all other musician5, the St Thornas Sub-committee, the Finance Sub-committee, the Churchyard SutF comrnittee, those on our cleanin& coffee and market stall rotas, those on our reading and intercessions rotas, the flower arrangers, the bellrin8ers, and so many others. Stoffing In 2024, the PCC employed three members of staff.. Jean Buckley, Children and Families Worker Penny Richards, Parish Administrator Revd Peter Nisbeck, Director of Music Rertorfs Work outside the porish I have been involved in several organisations outside St Giles with St Thomas during 2021.. l am a Director of St Giles and St Geor8e's Academy, with involvement wlth the SIAMS Ilnk I retired as Chair of Fulcrurn and from the Church of England Evan8eli¢al Council ICEECI in January 2024 l am a member of the Diocesan Deliverance Ministry I have written on several occasions for the Church of England Newspaper Future Plans The PCC will continue to implement and develop our ActSon Plan formulated in October 2022. Revdjoshvo Penduck Page 6
SECRETARY'S REPORT 2024 Resignarions.. Amy Morgan resigned from the PCC Sn August 2024. Standing Committee meetings and PCC meetings.. Between january 2024 and December 2024 there were six PCC meetings. four Standing Committee meetings (all Standing Committee meetings were held online), and three Extra-ordinary PCC Meetings. All meetings were well attended and there was Ilvely and well-informed debate about several important issues. Issues.. The Rector has changed the lormat and structure of the PCC to include more subcommittee5, enablin8 a deeper focus at PCC Meetings The PCC were happy to continue to employ our Children and Familie5 Worker, particularly due to generous donation5. A new contract will be drawn up in January 2025. Strong link5 Wlth the St Giles and St George Academy continue. We continued to struggle appointing a new PCC Secretsry. Many thanks to Hilary Jones being a temporary PCC Secretary. and those who have rninuted in the meantime. New appointments.. We extended a warm welcorne to Joannè Bèntley, lan Bentley. Amy Morgan. Jill Griffin, and Michael Pitstow, as newly elerted PCC members In May 2024. We welcomed Revd Clare Watson as an ex-officio member in July 2024. Revdjoshua Penduck WARDENS REPORTST.TH MA ERTON During the prevlous 12 months the usual housekeeping has been done. The oil was ordered and delivered, the fire extin8uisher5 Serviced with one having to be replaced and the boiler serviced. The header tank has been monitored, and thanks go to Mr David Elks for checking on the heating's timer control. Smoke bombs were lit in the church to remove insects. Recently there has been evidence of rodents in the church and step5 are being taken to tackle the problem with traps. A portable sound system has been purchased jointlywith St Giles and has been used successfully particularly at the outdoorservices. Thanks go to the Sub Committee for organisinE 2 working parties to keep the driveway clear of encroaching vegetation. Some w(>rk was also done on The Garden of Remembrance. A number of very successful and enjoyable fund-rai5in8 events were or8anised by the Sub Committee throughout last year and the Saturday coffee mornings continued during the warmer month5. Sadly, the future of the church looks in¢reaslngly uncertaln, the process to consider its closure has begun. Denni5 8rommerqndJounne Bentley Poge 7
PARISH ADMINISTRATOR REPORT 2024 2024 ha5 been a bu5v vear with further adaptations and changes made to get things running smoothly. We held 18 services for Bèptisms and 2 with Confirmation, at which 27 children and young adults and 3 adult received bapt15rn and / or confirmation, at St Gile5, and one bapt15m of a child at St Thomas. Another wonderful act of mission and potential growth. Disappointingly there was only I weddin8 service in 2024. 26 funeral and memorial services were held at St Giles, and 8 committal of ashes Services were officiated by members of our rninistry team at crematoria or cemeterles. We have also facilitated St Marvs Knutton funeral services, a5 their church is under repair followlng storms In the summer. Our regular hirers of the church hall continued to make use of the facilities throughout the year. with Monday and Tuesday evenings occupied properly by the Guiding 8roups, and alternate Fridays by the Bell ringers in the tower Iwho are not paying hirers). We have created advert15ing for the hire of our facilities and had quite a number of enquirie5 but no regular up take a5 yet. Friday Coffee Shop and Community Mornings are a well-established weekty event, with fortnightly Mini Markets thriving once again and occasional workshops and talks proving popular. Christmas lunch on 6 and 13, December were popular once again, and a slightly less serious challenge for the arnazing volunteers who set up served and cleared up on both days. We have many apple pies residing in freezers for use in the new year at Friday lunch timesll 2 New Kitchen helper5 joined us in 2024 for both Coffee Shop and lunch time althou8h more are still desperately needed io help the small teams.. we seek volunteer5 from the wider communlty and need to spread the word. The APCM was held in May 2024. Parish News and Memo are still published online and in hardcopy. reachlng out to the wider local community. More hard copies are now being printed due to its popularity at Coffee Shopl Our thanks to Michael continulng to tlrelessly produce amazing magazines each month. Parish News continues to re1ve high praise from far beyond Newcastlel Card Payments continue to be a useful source of income for giving, car parkin& special events and some coffee shop clients who are used to being cashless shoppers as well as guests at Life Services and Messy Church who have been grateful to have Ihe facility available. The role learning curve still has its steep parts as Rewd J05h, the ministry team and I continue to discover what ts needed from me and what the parish will need as we continue to adjust to change5 from diocese, the Church of England. government and from within the church and parish. l appreciate the support and guidance from all of you in helping our churches and parish functlon well. Penry Richurds- PurlshAdmlnlstmtor Poge 8
DEANERY SYNOD REPORT 2024 Deanery meetings for the period February 2024 until February 2025 are as follow5- 23rd May 2024 All Salnts Church, Madeley. Guest 5pe8ker Revd Tim Watson Theme"Pioneering Ministry. At the meeting we received information about the forthcoming Dioceses Strategic Framework meeting scheduled for 6th Julv 2024. Tim presented his experiences in pursuing a Pioneering Minlstry. He encouraged the Idea of reaching out, going into local tommunities where p055ible. He talked about his experience of cafe style meetings away from the church. Looking at new opportunities, ie new housing estates, to look to different 5ettin85 etc. Going into schools, turning a local library into a prayer space. He talked about various events he had undertaken relating to both Madeley and Betley churches particularly involving local schools. He had wltnessed growth in both churches. I believe such an approach 15 at a pioneering stage. but it was encouraging t hear rim's bold and innovative approach. There is a Diocese link"Pioneerin8 Paiishes iith June 2024. Hustlng meeting for Stoke North. Chaired by Joshua Penduck. We heard a brlef narrative from each of the local polltlcal candidates prior to voting dav. This included a brief questions and answer5 Session for each candidate 6th July 2024 The Diocese Strateglc Framework, shaping for mlsslon Presented by Bishop Matthew. Four basic principle5 were outlined.. il be purposeful about evangelism with an aim for growth 21 to engage with local communities. 31 to be more diverse at every level and In every way 41 to 8row younger . He referenced 9 goals as a means to achieve progre55. There had been a huge loss in church attendance, particularly since covid. Dioceses aim is to achieved 34,IX)O disciples within the next 6 years. The framework is offered as a vision to help churches to grow. 25126th September 2024 Dlocese 24 hour day of prayer Each church was asked to participate. 26th Ortober 2024 HolyTrln5ty, Chesterton Theme"Growing Falth" speaker Laura Edward'5 (Diocesan Evangellst Enabler) Presentation centred around church schools working together. Once again thls felt very pioneering with little practical evidence. Four key principles were offered 11 voices- sharing of stories. 21 relationship developin8 inter-relationships. 31 rhythm5 of faith. 41 purp05e- the opportunity to do faiih. References to prayer Spaces in schools, homework club- going in to support children with their homework. Pt7ge 9
15th January 2025 a zoom rneetin8 Theme"8amblin presented by ietired Blshop Alan Smlth. Meeting took place on -zoom. Brief introduction to gamblin8 and it5 variou5 forms. Referenced a couple who came to see him when he was in ministry about their son who took hi5 life due to a gambling problem. This lead him into being involved in a select committee- House of Lord5 which produced a 180 page report relating to garnblin8. Stat15tical data was presented to support the problems that gambling presents to many families. Over 400 suicides per year are related to gambling in UK. Male domlnated contingent. Teenager boys being the most vulnerable. Football was highlighted as a particular source of concern. Local perception of 8amblin8 may be influenced by the influence of Bet365 ? Please note support is available- NHS Midlands Gambling Harm5 Clini¢ tel. 0300123996 Adam.or MPFT .uk St Giles was very well represented at all of the above meetings by various ministers. representatives and church member5 Poul D(Jley Februory 2025 St Gile5 Church ard Mana ement Plan Green Team Re ort for 2024 st Giles Churchyard is managed jointly by the Church and Newcastle Borough Council. The St Giles Green Team volunteers tend the flower beds and borders, remove litter, and provide environmental opportunities for various groups. The 8orough Council rnows the lawns and maintalns the drive and pathways They also generously provide daffodil bulbs under the Council's 'Planting Assistance Scheme,. St Giles project teams are also developing schemes to fence off the meter house and an external IlghtinÉ scheme. both for health and safety reasons. 2024 was a busy and successful year and St Giles was delighted to be awarded a Green Flag by 'Keep Britain Tidy, the sponsor5 of the Green Flag competitlon and also a Silver Award in the 'Community Gardens, category of the Newcastle in Bloom Competition. The Green Team continued to tend the flower beds during the year yielding colourful results and material for our Church flower arrangers. Sprin8 produced an attractive display of daffodils and further bulb planting followed in the autumn by the west door and southern boundary wall during a Messy Church event and by the MayerTomb in December_ External help was en8a8ed to cut the hedges and mulch Several flower beds. The Churchy3rd was put to good use for many activities includin8 those of uniformed groups, Messy Church. and the Heritage Day. The Green Team worked hand in hand wlih the Friday Community project in delivering, gardening stalls. planting sessions, fundraising and worked with the Rector to deliver two 'Faith and Climate Change. talks to 5t Gile5' and St Georges, Acadèmy pupils. A project to record the Headstones and Memorials. both in the Church and Churchyard. was put on hold due to a lack of resources. Expenditure on the upkeep of the Churchyard in 2024 is shown in the Treasurer's report as £1241.99 Volunteer hour5 were not recorded. The five-year Management Plan period12019-20231 funded by the HeTita8e Lottery Fund has now ended. However, residual funds have been ring fenced to ¢ontlnue wlth Churchyard work. It is proposed that St Giles will continue to actively manage the Churchyard using the Green Fla@ crlteria and enter the Green Flag and Newcastle in Bloom competitions In 2025. Grateful thanks are due to our dedicated Green Tearn Members, the Rector. Clergy and Wardens for their support and to Newcastle Borough Council and to the Heritage Lottery Fund for ori8inally funding this projett. Lourle Balley-04 Febru¢7ry2025 Page 10
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WORKER REPORT MARCH 2024- FEBRUARY 2025 REGULAR5UNDAYS SHINE numbers have continued to Increase this year. And we are blessed with a very lively and buoyant Junior Churchl On 18 occasions we had between 10- 19 children in attendance. Very often 15. 16 and 17 children. Only on 2 occasions were the numbers down to 5. New familie5 have joined us but sadly one of our lovely families who came most weeks moved to Ireland. Happily, Nancy, who is a very maiure Christ13n for her age, was confirmed in October. Two other children were baptized at the same time along wtth their parents, who a150 got confirmed. YOUTH GROUP James, and Rosie, when she was home from university, ran the youth group in the first half of the year for 11- 18 year olds every first and third Sunday of the month. At one session they had 6 people in attendance. But, mostly just one person would be present. Unfortunately, Primrose, who would often brin8 her younger brother left in the summer. She did not respond to my attempts to contact her. Although James would prepare for the group, there would usually be just one person there of the right age and they preferred to join the younger children for company. If we could just get 2 teenagers to regularly attend I think they would not be as shv and it would grow. I still believe that rnaybe a social evenlng or outlng at some point might be good to bond thern and bring them together al the same time. Our oatcake breakfasts did draw in 50me eKtra people. And we need to be aware that there will be others soon who will be nearing high school age. MINI-MESSY CHURCH We ran a Mini-messy Pentec05t party in June. Unfortunately, the school forgot to advertise it but we had 10 children attend which were our regular families. After discussions with Rev Josh, we decided that we could not run a second because of the holldays, clvic services and otheT aCtivitie5. However, the next Mini-messy event is planned for 2 March to be a Pancake Party. RECENT NUMBERS-MESSY CHURCH Theme Children Adults Total Ash Wednesday 57 60 117 Good Friday 59 113 Abrahams Journey 74 51 125 Li8ht 54 49 103 Our numbers for Messy Church are in good shape and have recovered after the pandemlc. We had less businesses who were able to help us with food donations last year but there was a little help and the congregation were very generous with both money and food supplies. ALL AGE WORSHIP We can usually rely on the under 16,5 numbers bein8 in double fi@ures. Sornetimes 16, 17 and 18. The Nativitylchristingle attracted 60 children and 56 adults. One More Sleep attracted 41 children and 49 adults Two Services which are normally very well attended and have grown over the year5 are Palrn Sunday and Valentine's Day. Unfortunately, they did not fall at the right time to celebrate in All Age Worship in 2024. But, we did have Mothering Sundav and Harvest which are great outreach occasions. THANK YOUI As usual, a big"Thank Youl" to those kind folks who funded rny post, and donate time, money and effort towards our children's work. God bless you. Poge 11
Cholr Re ort 2024 25 8efilled with the Spirit os you sing psulms 17nd hymns andspiritualsongs among yourselves. singing and makin9 melody to the Lord in your heorts, giving thunks to God the Father ot ull times ondfor everything In the nome of ourLordJesus Christ Eph 5.'18-20 From the earliest days of the churth St Paul give5 us a 8lirnpse of the worship that was shared and, as this passage Indicates, It included communal singing. Music ha5 always been at the heart of Christian worship and I like to think that we ¢ontinue this traditlon at St Giles. The music we make and lead is, I believe, of a high quality and 15 due in no Short measure to the dedication of those who use their musical talents to enhance the worship of the tornmunity. l am extremely 8rateful to all the rnembers of the choir who commlt themselves to weekly practice and Sunday worship sornetirne5 in the fa of personal difficulties. As well as giving strong leadership in the singing week by week the choir also perforrn5 music for special occasions. The choir, enhanced by friends, take a lead in the annual Service of Lessons and Carols and the music performed for Good Friday was particularly moving and poignant and appreciated by many. I rejoice that the choir and congregation are so open to all types of music and week by week we aim to strike a balance between traditional music and contemporary songs so that. we pray, there is something for everyone. We also aim to reflect the festivals and seasons of the Church's year. The guldlng princlple is always to provide music of 8ood quality a5 a worthy offering to God which. we believe, enhances the worship of the whole community. As alway5 we appreciate feedback both positive and helpfvl from members of the congregation. l am very grateful for the assistance of Caroline Walton and Philip Rlddle who both hèlp with playing the organ and keyboard and taking choir practice when l am not avallable. This also enables me to fuFfil my priestly ministry particularly by presiding at the Eucharist. I have covèred the rolè of Director of Music in this period but have to admit that there are times when I feel that having two roles (Prrest and music leaderl is too much for me and that I will soon have to make decisions as to which I contlnve Page 12
,tgiles /ox/lx/o Fellowship Group St Gile5 Fellowship Group 2024 was a very good yeai. Our attendance continues to increase. We started the year in February with a talk from James Dowler. a 8urgess ol NewtaStle. This was followed in March by the wonderful David Oakden and the April talk as given by Anita. We learned all about Singapore, past and preseni from Julie Beedon in May followed in June by Joy Blank's talk- the funny side of Eo111 Our afternoon tea party in July was a triumph with Andy King- a Christian comedian. September saw Laurie Bailey- water matter51 We learnt what an extremely clever rnan Laurie isl This was followed by lan Taylor in October, again a very clever man- his talk was wonderful. Rev'd Josh gave the talk in November and as usual, the Advent Carol party was a succe5S. Fellowship members also continue to help to make the posies for Mothering Sunday and the Chri5tin8le5 for the nativity service. We have a lull programme for 2025 and are looking forward to it. January 2025 Wendy Burke Fellowship Group Leader St Glles Mini-market l am pleased to present thè 2024 Annual Report from the Mini-market Stalls. Once again alongside the Free Lunchtirne Meals, the Stalls have continued to thrive, playing an important part in encouraging lots of new and regular vi51tors into the Church. We have raised over £2000 In the last 12 months for the Church fvnds whlth helps towards the essential upkeep of the ChL4rch organ. Our fortnightly Mini-market includes Pat'5 craft and hand knitted haberdashery, a wide range of books and jigsawslgarnes, jewellery as well as our rnain tables which frequently display just about 'anything and everything,. The only items we cannot accept are electrical goods and what would be classed as'dangerous ttems,. Our regular church 8oers a5 well as Members of the general public 8Ènerously continue to donate items throughout the year. at time5 coming in 'thick and fast'l For those of us who volunteer for the Mini market this involves a lot of work behind the scenes organising, plannin8, Storing and pricing up good5 before they even reach the table5 for display. This Is even more essential, leading up to specific events such as the Xmas falr which appears to be attracting more and more vi51tor5 to the stalls each year. The extra storage space'upstairs. is sometimes overloaded; and bèlng conscious of Health & Safety and Fire risk; we do try and keep things moving onl A bie thank you must go to everyone who has been involved in 5UPPOrting our Mlni market and laying the table5 up as well as all thosè who generously continue to donate items to be sold. It is hoped the Mini market will continue to thrive and be supported going forward into the future. Anyone who is interested in joining us, even if thi5 is only occasionally or for certain events, would be very welcome. Thank5 must go to the ladies who mann the Stalls regvlarly= Joanne, MargaTet Howell, Big Pat and myself Little Pat. Pot Lovatt Poge 13
St Gllès, and St Geor e's C of E Academ re ort to St Glles, PCC During 2024, the school went through a nurnber of logistical change5 as it joined the Three Spires Trust IA multi-Academy trust within the Lichfield Diocese) but the daily running of the school has continued as normal. The school rni55ion and vision underplns everything we do; evefyone in the school asplres to be the very best they can be and support each other to flourish. "As God's children we aspire. belteve and achieve to be the very best we can be. Our community is inspired by tsur Christian values to enable all to flourish in mind, body, heart and spirit. E SET MY FEET ON A RQCK AND GAVE ME A FIRM PLACE TO STAND IPSALM 40 V. 21 As a school, we are well-supported by the parishes of St Giles, and St George'5 and we are incredibly proud of the links we have with the whole parish community. The support we receive is wide-ranging including Rev J05h and Rev Claire coming into school to lead worship, classes visiting the church, with their parents, for GLOW service5, children beTrng involved in Sunday worship and members of the parish coming into school as volunteer readers and to support with trips and events. We have also been lucky recently, to appoint a number of new acaderny committee member5 from within the parish community,. these link champions play an active role in ensuring the continuin8 improvement of provision with school. We have worked hard over the last twelve months. wlth the support of the church, to explore our mission and vision and its links to the bible quote through a 'Vision' day where each year group completed different activities to help embed the me55age in the minds of the whole cornmunity. We have also worked hard to develop our spirituality curriculum across school and Rev Josh has been kind enough to come into school and answer some tricky questions the children had about faith. We would like to thank the parish Community for all of their support and look forward to strengthened OUT links even further over the next year. FINANCIAL REVIEW Total Net Assets.. £178,7821£196,298 20231 Deficit'.1£18,7451 IExcess.' £2,982 20231 Unrestricted Deli¢it.'1£9,0211. Designated Deflclt1£8,7691, Restricted Deficit=1£9561 Overall income has reduced from £111,201 2023 to £97,2812024. Most notable differences being reductions In 0101 Gift Aid collections, 0301 Loose plate collections. OSSO donations, 1230 Hall hire and 0901 Other funds generated. There have been increases in 0201 Non gift aid collections, 08AI Non-recurring grants and 1225 Car Park permits. Expenditure has increased from £108.218 2023 to £116,026 2024. The most notable differences belng 2320 Organlplano tuning, 2330 Church maintenance and 2350 Upkeep of Churchyard. St Thomas is now using Lloyds for its banking and intend to close the Nat West accounts. All of St Thomas and St Giles is posted under one licence. St Thomas income and expenditure is shown under Butterton de5i8nated fund. The paperwork continues to be sent weekly which improves effieiency and the online banking is also helpin8 Wlth efficiencies. Thank5 go to Penny for her continued support and hard work throughout the year. Kim Benton Page 14
Reserves Policy It is PCC policy to try to maintain a balanceon free reserves Inet currenta55et5lwhlch equatesto at leastthree months unrestricted payments. This is equivalent to £22,892 20241£22,650 20231. It is held to smooth out fluctuations in cash flow and to meet emergencies. The balance of thefree reserves at the year-end was £51.229 20241£59,797 20231 which is considerably higher than this target. In the uncertain economic climate. it is felt to have a healthy reserve is a good foundation for the future and will allow the charity to explore different outreach if identified and also be secure having sufflclent reserve5 if called upon In any unforeseen circumstances. Investmènt Poll The charity is granted power to invest in suitable invesiments under the PCC Powers Measure 1956 and the Trustees Act 2000. As a charity, the Trustees have a duty of care to take such advice as is appropriate before investments are undertaken. This advice is sought from the Central Board of Flnance ICCLAI in London. The d)aritVs Investment policies are based on two key principles'.- Ethical Investment - this includes ensuring that investments are held in companies which have high standards of corporate governance and act in a responsible way towards stakeholder5. Long-term re5pon5ibilities - the trustees are aware of their long-term responslbllltles In respect of the Restritted and Unrestricted reserves and as a result follow a prudent approach to investment decisiofbS. Investmenl policy for long-teim fvnds is aimed prirnarily at generating a 5U5tainable income. with due regard to the need for the preservation of capital value, and the possible need to realise investments to meet operatlonal needs. The charity does not have a policy of Eenerating income at excessive or high risk- known as "purchasing income" where high returns are guaranteed at the expense of capltal. In surnmary, the charity has an overall pollcy to maxlmise income while preserving the real value of its funds. Due to the nature of the charity, an ethical investment policy is taken into consideration when investments are made.. The charity follow5 the Ethical Investment Advisory policy a5 recommended by the Lichfield Diocese which includes the following.. "We aim to invest in companie5 that.. will develop their business in the interests of shareholdets,. * demonstrate responsible employment practices- are conscientious concerning issues of corporate governance, the environment and human rights,. are sensitive to the community in which they operate." Planned 8ivin& collections and donations are the main sources of fund raising along with tax recoverablè. afe uardln The PCC believe they have fulfilled their duty under section S of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 Iduty to have due regard to House of Bishops, guidance on 5afeguardin8 children and vulnerable adults). Re ortln Serious Incidents A Serious Incident is an adverse event. whether actual or alleged. which Te5uIt5 in or risks significant harm to the ¢harltys benefieiarles. employees, office holders, volunteers or to other5 who come Into contact with the tharity through its work,10s5 of the charity's rnoney or assets. damage to the charitvs property or harm to the charitvs work or reputatlon. The trustees are not aware of any Serious Incidents in the last year Fundraisin The PCC takes it fundraising responsibilities seriously and is very grateful to all donors- whether regular or oceasion31- for their support of the church and chureh events. PCC Supporters are never taken for granted. The PCC take full responsibility for fundraising and do not use commerclal organisètions or professional fundraisers. All money Taised is either by donation5, fundraising events, special appeals or legacies for which the PCC are most gratefvl. Volunteers The member5 of the PCC would like to thank all of the 55 volunteers who work so hard to make our Church a Ilvely and vibrant community. Risk Mana ement The Church Wardens carry out regular Health and Safety Revlews and regularly inspect premises for potential hazards. We have safeguarding policies in place for child protection and for work wtth vulnerable adults. including rigorous D8S checking of staff and Volunteers. Our insurances are reviewed annuallyto ensure adequate cover. An informal review of any new riskswhith may impact the work of the Churth in the Parish is ongoing. PGge 15
Structure Governance and Mana ement The PCC is a Body Corporate established by the Church of England and Is a Charity registered with the Charity Commission. The hd PCC is governed by the Parochial Church Council Power5 Measure119561 a5 amended that came into effect on 2 January 1957, and the Church Representation Rules Icontained in Schedule 3 to the Synodical Government Measure 1969 as amendedl- The method of appoSntment of the PCC members Is set out In the Church Representation Rules. The Council comprises the Incumbent, the Churchwardens, a representative of the Readers, th95e elected to the Deanery Synod, and other members who are elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting, by those on the Electoral Roll. The PCC mernber5 receive trainin8 from courses run by the Diocese. Members of the cotwregation are always urged to join the Electoral Roll, and to Stand for election to the PCC. The PCC rnembers are responsible for rnaking decisions on all rnatters of general concern and importance in the parish. and for all financial matters. The PCC met 7 times in 2024. Given its responsibilities, the PCC ha5 a Finance subcommittee which reports back to the PCC with the minutes of their meetings. Related Partie5 Apart from Penny Richards no other PCC mernbers or any related parties work for the PCC or have recelved any contracts to carry out work on behalf of the PCC Donations from Related Parties Donations from 8 related parties IPCC Membersl dtJrin8 the year totalled £3,706 20241£5.135 20231. All these donations were received without conditions. Remuneration aid to Trustees One of ihe trustees has beèn pald remuneratlon from employment with the charity but has received no other benefits. Pendope Richards is ernployed as the Parish Administrator. The post was advertised and two applicants interviewed. Penny was felt to be the best applicant based upon experience. The PCC of the Parish of Newcastle St Giles with Butterton discussed Penny remaining as a Trustee Iwithout Penny present.] It was felt that her many years of servingthe Church 83ve her 5Ultable experience to continue as a Trustee. Penny Richards was paid £6,495 20241£5,986 20231. No pension contributions were paid for Penny by the PCC and no other benefits paid. Ex ènses ald to Trustees One Trustee received £266 20241£122 20231 for Travel during the year. Page 16
Reference and Admlnistratlve Details Charity Name.. The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parlsh of Newcastle Under Lyme-st Gile5 With St Thomas Butterton. Other names the tharity 15 known by.. NIA Registered Charlty Number.. 1130602 Charitvs prlndpal address: The Parish Church of St Gile5 Church Street Newcastle-Under-Lyme ST5 IQS Correspondence address: The Rertory Seabridge Road Newcastle-under-lyme ST5 2HS Webslte address.. htt www.st ilesnewcastle. PCC Member5: Who Served from May 2024 to the date this report was approved Trustee name Office Ilf any) Dates acted if not for whole period Ex-officio Revd. joshua Penduck Chairperson Revd. Peter Nisbeck SSM Revd. Clare Watson Curate Dennis Brammer Church Warden joanne Bentley Church Warden Elècted Members Lawrence Bailey lan Bentley Vice Chair Elected 21/0512024 Paul Daley Glynn Edwards Synod Representative Anita Gibson Elettoral role officer Enid King Elected 21105/2024 lane Mckeever Treasurer Amy Morgan Secretarv 2110512024 to 3010912024 Michael Pitstow Elected 2110512024 Susan Taylor Co-opted Members Penny Richards SGO Synod Representative ' ernplod bythe PCC Poge 17
8ank Uoyds Bank PLC HIBh Street New¢asrl*Under-Lyme ST5 IQY Investment cc 1 Angel Ln London EC4R 3AB Manasers Independent E¥amlner Jonathan Hlll Lichfield Oiotrsan Board of Finance St Marys House. The Close. Llchfield. WS13 7LD Approved by the Pccon 13.04.2025 and 518ned on it5 behalf bv.. RevJoshua Penduck Poge 18
Independent Examinerfs report to the trustee5/members of The PCC of The Parish of Newcastle St Giles with Butterton Registered charity number= 1130602 I report on the a¢counts for the year ended 31y Dernber 2024 which are set out on the followin@ pages. Res ective re5 onsibilities of the Trustees and Inde ndent Examlner The charit¢s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under Section 144 of the Charltles Act 2011 (the Charitie5 A¢tl and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to examine the account5 under section 145 of the Charities Act, to follow the procedures laid down in the Get)eral Directlgns given by the Charity Commisslon Ivnder section 1451Sllbl of the Charities Act, and • to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Indè endent Examlner's Statement My examination was carried out In accordance with the General Direction5 given by thè Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also include5 consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matter5. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be requlred in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts PTe5ent a "true and fair~ view and the réport is limited to those matters set out In the statement below. Inde endent Examrner's Statement In connection with my examination, no material rnatters have come to my attention whieh gives me cause to believe that in any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordan¢e wlth section 130 of the Charities Act or • the accounts do not accord with the accounting record5 I have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understandlng of the accounts to be reached. Signed.. 2025 Lichfield Diocesan Board of Finance St Mary'5 House, The Close, Lichfield W513 7LD Page 19
The Parish of Newcastle St Giles with Butterton Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31" December 2024 Accountin Policies The Financial statements of ihe PCC have been prepared in actordanee with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 using the Receipts and Payments basis. There rnay be minor discTepancies in the tot315 as the pence are not being shown. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention wlth Items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts. The financial Statements include all transactions, assets and liabilitiÈs for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body nor those that are informal gatherings of Church members. Cashflow Ststement The Charity has taken advantage of the exemption in FR5102 from the requirement to produce a cashflow statement on the 8rounds that the ineome doe5 not exceed £500.000. Goln Concern There is no material uncertainties related to events or conditions that cast signiflcant doubt on the charity's ability to continue as a eoing concern. Accountin Estimates and Prior Year Errors No changes to accounting estimates have occurred In the reporting period. No mateiial prior year errors have been identified in the reporting period. DÈscrl tlon of Funds Unre5trirted fund5 are income fund5 of the pcc ihat are available for spending on the general purposes of the PCC, including amounts designated by the PCC for fixed assets for its own use or fof spending on a future project and which are therefore not included in its "free reserve5 as disc105ed in the trustees, annual report. An explanation of purpose of each Deslgnated fund are as follows. Childrens, Work- Funds set aside for work with Children and Youth workers salary. Butterton- To identify St Thoma5 fund5 Wlthin the accounts. Restricted funds comprise of two elements :_ al income from trusts or endowrnents which may be expended only on those restricted objects provided in the terrns of the trust or bequest bl donations or grant5 received for a specific object or invited by the PCC for a specif1c object. The funds may only be Èxpended on the specific object for which they were given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of each year must be carried forward as a balance on that fund. The PCC does not usually invest separately for each fund. Wheiè there is no separate investment, interest Is apportioned to individual funds on an average balan basis. An explanation of purpose of each Restricted fund are as follow5- Bibles- Spe¢iflc funds for the Repalr and renew of The Bibles in church Brittain Curate- Historic funds for the Curates expenses Brittain Mission- Historic funds for Domestic and Other Mi55ion work Butterton- General fund restricted to St Thomas Butterton. Church Hall- Specific funds for the Repair and maintenance of the Church Hall Decoration- Funds for the decoration of the Vi¢3rage held with LDBF Fabric- To Ensure the Fabric of The Church remains in good repair Microphones- SpecifSc donations for the Microphones Mound Churchyard- Grant for the rnan8gement of the Churchyard Mound HLF- Grant for the renovation and improvement of the Churchyard in ¢onjunction with HLF Organ- For the LEpkeep of the tsr8an at St Giles Organ- For the upkeep of the organ at 5t Thomas Project- Grant for the Community project to extend the Friday Coffee Shop Poge 20
Tralning- Tralning Members of the Ministry Team Endowment funds are restricted funds that must be retained a5 trust eapital either permanently or subject to a di5cretionBry power to spend capital as incomè, and where the use of any income or other benefit derived from the capital may be restricted or unrestricred. Full details of all their restrictions are shown in the notes to the accounts. An explanation of purpose of each Endowment fund are as follows= The PCC of Newcastle St Giles does not hold any Endowmenis Incomin Resources Planned giving, collections and donations are recognised when received or when the PCC becornes entitled to the resource and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability. Tax refunds are recognised when thè incoming resource to which they relate is received. Grants and Legacies are accounted for when the PCC is legally entitled to the amounts due and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability. Dividends are accounted for when receivable, interest is accrued. All other income is reco8ni5ed when it is receivable. All incoming resources are accounted for gross. Resources Ex ended Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded. if that award creates a binding or construttive obligation on the PCC. The diocesan parish share is accounted for whèn due. Amounts received specifically for mission are dealt wlth as restricted fund5. All other expenditure Is generally recognised when it 15 incurred and is accounted for gross. Governance and Su ort Costs Support Costs should be allocated between governance cost5 and other support. Governance costs comprise all costs Involvin8 public accountability of the PCC and its compliance with re8ulation and good practice. Support Costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost ¢ategorSes on a basis consistent with the use of resources eg by allocating staff costs by time spent and other costs by their usage. Fixed Assèts Consecrated and beneflce property Is not included in the accounts by s.1012ll3l&lCI of the Charities Act 2011. Moveable church fyrnishings held by the Vicar and Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal are inalienable property, listed in the Church's inventory. which can be insperted lat any reasonable timel. For anything acquired prior to 2000 there is insufficient C051 information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the financial statements. No depreciatFon is provided on buildings as the currently estimated residual value of the properties is not less than their carryin8 value and the remaining useful life of these assets exceeds SO year5, 50 that any depreoation charges would be immaterial. Other tangible fixed assets are valued at cost. The depreciation rates and methods used are 50% per annum. Investm Investment5 in quoted shares. traded bonds and similar investments are valued iniiially at cost and subsequently at market value at the year end. Investments held ft)f re-sale are treated as current asset investments. Current Assets Debtor5 are measured on initial recognition at settlement amount. Subsequently they are measured as cash expected to be reIved P(J9e 21
The Pansh oANewca5tle St Giles with Butterton St Thomos yeor ending2024 Recelpts and Payments Account 2024 Unrèstrirtèd Designated Restrlcted Endowment fund5 funds funds funds 2024 2023 Recelpts Donations and legacies Income from charitable activities Other trading activities InvesÈments Other income Total Income 60,310 19,597 965 1,673 4,187 64 8.288 72.785 88,551 19,661 13,022 3,128 3,069 1,705 1,665 4,894 97,281 111,201 2,162 32 82.546 4,251 IOA83 Payments Raising fund5 Expenditure on charitable activitie5 Other expenditure Total empenditure 465 91,101 192 12,827 359 11,080 1,016 1,123 115,(X)9 107.09S 91,566 13.019 11.439 116.026 108.218 Net Income I lexpendlturel resources before transfer 19.0211 18,7691 19561 118,74512,982 Transfers Gross transfers between funds- in Gross transfers between funds- out Other recognised gains I losses Gainsllosses on investment assets Gains on revaluation. fixed assets, charity's own use Net movement in funds 370 11451 124 19 13711 514 621 15151 16221 226 1,003 1,229 4,600 18,5681 18,6441 13041 117.51617.583 Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought fonvard 59,797 13,245 123.254 196.298 188.714 Total funds carried forward 51.229 4.601 122,951 178,782 196.298 Poge 22
statement of Assetsand Ltabllitle5 2024 Class and nomlnal code General Doslgnated Restrlcted Endowment 2024 2013 Flxed A5set- Investmettts C83027876.. CCLA- Newcastle St Gile5 Rector & Churcwardens- Fabric Account C03049861.. CCLA- Fabrtc Account Bagot C03Q49863.' CCLA- Marla Tufner Charity Total Current Asset- Cash At Bank And In H•rtd 00187211- Current Alc st Glles 00380801.. Community Prolett Account 01173308.. St Thomas Resenfe Alc 01617694.. St Thom3s Church Butterton 01773106.- Organ Current A¢¢ount 03712001." St Thomas CIA 07210359.. PCC St Gile5 Church- Church Hall wc 345173fj8'. BB Inst Onllne- Mound Account 198 IDNEWC021.' IDS Decoration Account Total Llabillty-A8*rtty Atcounts 6699.. A8enty eollertions Total 27.053 27.053 26,448 18.020 18.020 17.622 10,248 10,021 55,322 54.092 10,248 10.248 45,074 37,170 1,923 54.709 6.981 2.267 13191 3,956 loo 93,803 114,524 6,981 2.707 2,267 2,235 2,359 6,059 3.956 3.956 100 loo 2,678 3,612 11.242 14,8S4 13,187 312 627 79B78 sio $04 627 627 125.461 143.902 40.981 4.601 2,(MXI 1,696 2.CQD 1.696 Net total assets 51,229 4.601 122.951 IY8,782 196,298 Approved by rhe Pccon 13.04.2025 and signed on its behalf by: ev Joshua Penduck Pt7ge 23
statement of Assets and Llabilities 2023 Class and nominal code Genera Designate Restricte Endowmen 2023 2022 Fixed Asset- Investments CB3027876'. CCLA- Newcastle St Giles Rector & Churcwardens Fabric Account C03049861.. CCLA- Fabric Account Bagot C03049863'. CCLA- Maria Turner Charity 26,448 26,448 24,174 17,622 17,622 16,139 10,022 9,178 54.092 49,491 10,022 Total 10.022 44.071 Current Asset- Cash At Bank And In Hand 00187211.. Current Alc St Giles 00380801.. Community Project Account 01173308.. St Thomas Reserve 01617694.. St Thomas Church Butterton 01773106.. Organ Current Account 037120QI.. St Thomas CIA 07210359.. PCC St Giles Church- Church Hall Alc 34517368.. BB Inst Online- Mound Account IDNEWC021.. IDS Decoration Account 47,639 6,845 60,041 2,708 2.235 13411 3,956 loo 11,242 313 628 114,524 117.3S3 2,708 2.235 6,349 6,060 3,956 3,956 100 15861 13,187 11.597 505 500 628 628 143,90 139,79 6,400 1.94S 192 Total 49,775 13,245 80,881 Liability- Agènty Atcounts 6699.. Agency collections 1.697 1.697 1,697 1,697 575 575 Total Poge 24
Analysis of recelpt5 and payments 2024 Unrestrlcted Designated Restricted Endowment 2024 2023 RECEIPTS Donations and legacies 0101- Gift Aid Collections 0110- Regular Giving- Envelopes- Inactive 0201- Non Gift Aid Collection5 0301- Loose plate collection5 0302- Special Services Loose Plate collections 0303 Contattlèss 0410- Giving through church boxes 0550- Donations appea15 etc 0601- Tax recoverable on Gift Aid 08AI- Non-recurrin8 one-off grants 0901. Other funds generated- Promotions and Fund raising Donations and legacies Totals 60,310 4,187 8,288 72.785 88,551 Income from charitable artivities (Newcastle S Giles & St Thomas Butterton. Butterton S Thoma5-To Be closed) 0902 Heating Weddings&Funerals 2,622 2,622 0903- Sale of refreshments 5,434 5,448 5.653 1101- Fees for weddings and funerals 3,158 3.158 3,198 1225- Car Park Permits 5,164 5,214 1230- Church hall hire 3,218 3,218 4,170 Income from charitable activities Tota15 19,597 64 19.661 13.022 Other trading actlvlties (Newcastle S Giles & St Thomas Butterton, Butterton S Thomas-To Be t105edl 0910- Mini Market 2,162 1260- Parish magazine sales 965 Other trading activities Totals 965 2,162 Investments INewcastle S Giles & St Thomas Butterton, Butterton S Thomas-To Be ¢10sedl 1001- Dividends 1,503 1020- Bank and building Society interest 169 32 Investments Totals 1,673 32 Other Income INewcastle S Giles & St Thomas 8utterton, Butterton S Thornas-To Be closedl 1310- Insurance Claims Other income Totals Receipts Grand totals 24,900 1,400 26.300 36,009 770 9,145 6,738 4,145 6,064 1.680 2,051 1,103 1,763 32 7,612 11,920 9.943 7,939 4,925 3,461 8.625 3,770 1,551 1,103 32 5.917 9,943 520 375 129 386 4,925 4,466 1,377 2,054 7,897 11,831 14 50 2,162 2,214 965 855 3.128 3.069 1,503 1,481 202 183 1.705 1,665 4,894 4,894 97,281 111,201 82.546 4.251 10,483 PAYMENTS Ralsing funds 1720- Costs of stewardship campalgn 157 156 1730- Cost5 of fetes & other events 192 359 859 967 Ralslng funds Totals 465 192 359 1,016 1,123 Expenditurè on charltable actlvltles (Newcastle S Giles & St Thomas Butterton, Butterton S Thomas-To Be closed) 1801 Giving to missionary 50cietie5 66 66 87 1910- Common Fund 49,218 51.858 50.841 2002- Salary- Youth Worker 3,939 2,661 2050- Salary of parish adminlstrator 6,532 5,986 2060- Music Staff payments 1.450 1.425 2101- Working expense5 of incumbent 281 61 2102- Mileage Expenses Other 788 460 2150- Vicar's telephone 170 161 2170- Education 12 2201- Parish training and mission 3,898 3,635 2301- Church running- Insurance 11,482 10,778 2310- Church office- telephone 615 2320- Organ / piano tuning 2,065 1,461 2330- Church maintenance 5,690 4,750 2331- Cleanin8 1,214 $94 157 2,640 3,939 6,366 1,450 194 166 87 788 142 28 12 90 2.995 1,520 8,486 615 2,287 357 215 1,707 3,082 2.391 1,214 P(Jge 25
2340- Upkeep of Services 2350- Upkeep of churchyard 2360- Administration 2401- Church running- ele¢rrlc 2410- Church running- gas 2420- Church running- water 2430- Church running- oil 2440- Church running- heating and lighting 2510- Bookstall costs 2560- Hall running- maintenance 2710- Church rnajor repairs- installation Expendlture on charitable activltles Totals Payments Grand tota15 554 274 17 1.241 246 847 1.028 1.241 724 7,398 5,124 4,142 6.699 252 601 7,061 207 115 322 11,561 48 1,306 12,867 48 2,216 71 4.854 115,009 107,095 116,026 108,218 2.214 91,101 91.566 12,827 13,019 11,080 11,439 Poge 26
Fund movement by type 2024 Fund Bibles Restricted sub-totals Opening Incomlng OLrtBoin8 Transfers Gain5lLosses Journals Closing 1,273 1,273 269 269 1,003 1,003 Brittaincurate Restricted Sub-totals 5,684 5,684 340 340 5.343 5,343 BiittainMi55ion Restricted Sub-totals 1,421 1.421 1,421 1,421 Butterton Restricted Sub-tota15 1671 1671 32 32 1351 1351 Butterton Designated Sub-totals 6,385 6,385 4,251 4,251 8,097 8.097 124 124 2,663 2,663 Childrens Work Designated Sub-totals 6.860 6,860 4,921 4.921 1,938 1,938 Church Hall Restricted Sub-totals 9.731 9,731 2,350 2,350 7,381 7,381 Churchyard Maintenance HLF Fund Restricted 18,494 Sutotals 18,494 io io 711 711 17,793 17,793 Churchyard Project HLF Fund Restricted 25.272 Sub-totals 25,272 6CKI 600 24,681 24,681 Decoration Restricted Sub-totals 627 627 627 627 Fabric Restricted Sub-totals 53,424 53,424 2,877 2,877 1.003 1,003 51.550 51,550 Mitrophones Restricted Sub-totals 250 250 250 250 Organ Restricted Sub-totals 3,441 3,441 3,058 3,058 1,707 1,707 4,792 4.792 Project Restricted Sub-totals 2.499 2,499 7,373 7,373 2,539 2,539 13511 13511 6,981 6,981 Training Puge 27
Restricted Sub-totals 1.202 1,202 42 42 1.160 1,160 General Unrestricted Sub-totals 59.797 59,797 82.546 82,546 91,566 91,566 226 226 226 226 51,229 51,229 Totals 196,298 97,281 116,026 1,229 147,542 178.782 Fund movement by type 2023 Fund Bibles Restricted Openlng IncomlnB Out8oin8 Transfer5 G3ins/Losses Journals Closing 1,273 1,273 1.273 1,27Y SulFtotals Brittaincurate Restricted 5,684 5,684 5,684 5,684 Sub-totals Brittainmission Restricted 1,421 1.421 1.421 1.421 Sub-totals Butterton Restricted 3,362 3.362 7,316 7.316 10.744 10.744 1671 1671 Sub-totals Butterton Designated 4.538 4.538 11.8471 11,8471 6,385 6,385 Sub-totals Chlldrens Work Oesignated 5.678 5,678 5.000 5,000 3,818 3,818 6,860 6,860 Sub-totsls Church Hall Restricted 9,702 Sub-totals 9,702 Churchyard Maintenance HLF Fund Restricted 19,178 19,178 29 29 9,731 9,731 22 22 705 705 18,495 18,495 Sub-totals Churchyard Projert HLF Fund Re5trirted 25,373 25,373 ioi ioi 25,272 25,272 sub.totals Decoration RestTlCted 628 628 628 628 Sub-totals Fabri Restricted 49,772 49,772 1,154 1,154 1.259 1.259 3,757 3,757 53,424 53,424 Sub-totals Microphones Restricted 250 250 250 250 Sub-totals Or8an Restricted 2,501 2,501 1,462 1.462 1,040 Su&totals Organ Restricted 2,402 2,402 2,402 2.402 Su&totals Prolert Restrlcted 2.596 2.596 3.807 3,807 3,345 3,345 15591 15591 2.499 2A99 Sub-totals Tralnlng Poge 28
Restricted 1.202 1.202 1,202 1.202 Sub-totals General Unrestricted 60,193 60.193 86,834 86.834 88,632 88,632 559 5S9 843 843 59.797 59,797 Sub-totals Totals 188.714 111,201 108,218 4,601 150,8411 196,298 ff Costs 2024 2023 Wages & Salaries Social Security Average number of Employees £10,435 37 £8,648 Duringthe year the PCC employèd an Administrator and a Youth Worker Iboth part-tirnel some of the paymentswere large enough tts attract social security costs. One resigned in April and a new cleaner Started in June 2024. There were no employee benefits to key management personnel in the previous or current year. The PCC use5 the National Employment Savlngs Trust INestl via the Diocesan Payroll Scheme, for its pension payments. However, no pension payments are being made now. Trustees. Remuneration & Ex enses Penny Richards, a trustee of the PCC,was paid £6,495 20241£5,986 20231 by the PCC during the year for her role as Parish Administrator. No penslon contrlbutlons were made by the PCC in connectlon with this employment. One Trustee received £266 20241£122 20231 for Travel during the year. Related Parties No other expenses were paid to any other PCC member, persons closely connected to them, or related parties. Donations from 8 related parties IPCC member51 totalled £3.706 20241£5,135 20231 Fees for the examination of the accounts 2024 2023 Independent Examiner's fees 150 150 Other fees- Bookkeeping 9W 1.050 800 950 Total Poge 29
Anal 515 of Transfer between Funds 2024 Debit Credit Description Tfr 00380801 to 00187211 - P Richards admin Jan & Feb 24 £104.20 Mar £41.68 Tfr from General to Project £20 sumup 18S5 charge paid on 22.07.24 Tfr from 00380801 to 00187211 P Richards admin fee sent to P8yroll Tlr from 00187211 to 01817694 Tfr 00380801 to 00187211 - P Richards admin Jan & Feb 24 £104.20 Mar £41.68 Tlr from General to Project £20 sumup less charge paid on 22.07.24 Tfrlrom 00380801 to 00187211 - P Richards admin fee sent Fund Fund Typ8 145.88 General Unr 19.66 General Unr 224.52 General General Unr Unr 124.5 145.88 Project Res 19.66 Project Res 224.52 to payrol( Tfr trom 00187211 to 01617694 Project Butterton Res 124.5 Des Anal sis of Transfer between Funds 2023 Débit Credit De5crtption Fund Fund Ty Contribution to electricity and heating costs durlng the use of St Gile5 Church hall Janua to June 2023 26 weeks £20.77 540 Pro COntriblon to electricity and healing costs duri ng the use of St Giles Church hall Janua to June 2023 26 weeks £20.77 TfT from ro ect to General contribution io hotoeo Tfr from ect to General contribution to hotoco Tfr from 00187211 to 0030801 Tfr from 00187211 to 0030801 540 General Unr 50 Pro ect 50 ro Goner31 Unr 31.33 General Project Unr 31.33 Fixed Assets al Tangible Fixed Assets- The PCC does not hold any Tangible Fixed Assets bl Flxed Asset Investments Atl Jan Addition Disposal Transfer Change in Market Value At31 Dec Unrestricted funds Investments 10,022 0.00 226 10,248 Restricted Funds Investments 44,070 0.00 0.00 1,003 45,073 Total 54,092 0.00 0.00 SS.322 CCLA- C03049861- Fabric Actount IRestTlCtedl- £18,020 20241£17,622 20231 CCLA- C03049863- Maria Turner Charity Iuniestrictedl £10,248 20241£10,02120231 CCLA- CB3027876- Fabric Account IRestrictedl- £27,053 20241£26,448 20231 Puge 30
Summary of Assets by Fund 2024 Unrestrictsd Designatèd Restricted Endowm•nt 1,003 5,343 1,421 2024 2023 1,003 1,273 5,343 5.884 1,421 1.421 2,663 6.385 {351 1671 1,938 6,860 7,381 9,731 17,793 18.494 24,681 25.272 627 627 51,550 53.424 51,229 59.797 250 250 4,792 3,441 6.981 2,499 1,160 1,202 178.782 q96.298 Reslricled- Bibles Resliict8d- Brittaincurate Restricted- Brittainmission Designated- Butterton Reslrided- Butterton Designated- Childrens Work ReStred- Church Hall ReStrle11- Churchyard Maintenance HLF Fund Reslri¢teil- Churchyard Project HLF Fund Reslrioted- Decoration Restricted- Fabric Unreslricled- General Reslricled- Microphones Restri¢led- Organ Restricted- Project Re31ricled- TrainirMJ 2,663 1351 1,938 7,381 17,793 24,681 627 51,550 51,229 250 4,792 6.981 1.160 122,951 Totsl 51,229 4.601 Summary ol Assets by Fund 2023 Unre51rirted Designated Ae5tritted General (Unrestricted) Designated- Butterton Designated Childrens Work Restricled- Bible5 Restricted- Brittaincurate Re5tricted- BrittainMi55ion Re5tricted- Butterton Restricted- Church Hall Restricted- Churchyard Maintenance HLF Fund Restricted- Churchyard Project HLF Fund Restricted- Decoration Re5tricted- Fabric Restricted- Microphones Restricted- Organ Restricted- Organ Restricted- Project Restricted- Tralning 2023 2022 59.798 59.798 6,385 6,860 1,273 5,684 1,421 1671 9,731 18,495 25,272 628 53,424 250 2,402 1.040 2.499 1,202 196,298 60,193 6,385 6,860 5.678 1,273 5,684 1,421 3,362 9.702 19,178 25,373 628 49,772 250 2,402 1,273 5.684 1.421 1671 9,731 18.495 25.272 628 53,424 250 2,402 1.040 2,499 1,202 123.255 2,596 1,202 188,714 Total 59,798 13.246 Page 31
Re¢eipts and Payments Account 2023- Comparative Previous Year 2023 Recelpts and Paymènts Attount 2023 Unrestricted Restricted Endowment funds funds funds 2023 2022 Recelpts.. Donatlons and legacies Income from charitable activities Other trading activities Investments Other income Total receipts 82,087 13.022 855 410 6,465 88.552 76,096 13,022 15,570 3,070 2,551 1,665 1,481 4,894 24.234 111,203 119,932 2,284 1,255 4,894 14,828 96.372 Payments: Raising funds Expenditure on charitable activities Other expenditure Total payments 755 89,848 369 17,247 1.124 2,620 107.095 132,656 90.603 17,616 108.219 135.276 Net reipts I Ipaymentsl resources before transfer 5,769 12,7861 983 115.3451 Transférs Gross transfers between funds- in Gross transfers between funds- out Other recognised galns I losses Gainsllosses on investment assets Gains on revaluation, fixed a5se15, charity'5 own use Net movement Sn funds 590 1311 31 15901 621 16211 45 1451 843 3,757 4,601 16,5571 629 7,584 121,2731 7.172 412 Total funds brought forward 65,872 122.843 188,714 209,987 Total funds carried forward 73,043 123,255 196,298 188,714 Poge 32