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
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DIOCESE OF
LICHFIELD
Come follow Christ in the footsteps of St Chad
The Parochial Church Council of Newcastle St Giles with Butterton
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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, R￿d 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
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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
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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 re￿1ve
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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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,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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
' ernplo￿d bythe PCC
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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
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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 De￿rnber 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
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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
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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
re￿Ived
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Su￿totals
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
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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
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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
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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
COntrib￿lon 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
ReStr￿ed- Church Hall
ReStr￿le11- 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
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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 re￿ipts 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
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