ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Charity Registration No. 1130667
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ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES REPORT YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023 Church Buildings Sl Stephen's Church York Road Acomb York Y024 4NW Sl Aidan's Church Ridgeway Acomb York Y026 5DB Closed for public worship. Bankers HSBC Bank 13 Parliament Street York Y018RS Independent Examinor Church Architèct Judith Summerfield BA FCA 5 Bowyers Close Copmanlhorpe York Y023 3XW Loise Prieslman Shaw & Jagger Limited 1 Cardale Park Harrogale HG3 1RY Administrative Information The Parish of Acomb is in the Diocese of York. The address for correspondence is The Vicarage, 32 Carr Lane, Acomb, Y026 5HX. The Parochial Church Council is a charity registered with the Charity Commissioners. The Registered Charity Number is 1130667. PCC members who have served at any time from 1 st January 2023 until the date this report was approved are.. Exofficio Incumbent Assistant Curat8 Churchwardens The Revd Peter Viva$h (Until 316t August 20231 The Revd Raohael Garland (Associate Priest until 1.8.231 Mrs Jill Shaw {fmm APCM 2023) Mr Timothy Marvell (Irom 2022 APCM) R8presenlatives on the Oe8nery Synod (from 2023 APCM for3 years) Mrs Val Atkinson Mrs Jennifer De8mer Mrs Rachel Parker Elgcted and co-opted Members of the Parochial Church Council).. Until 7yh May 2024.. Mr Nigel Atkinson13 years from 20231 Mrs Anne Barker13 years from 20231 Mrs Lyn Sangster13 years from 20231 Mrs Carys Tew13 yeais from 20221 Mr Tony Tew13 years from 2021) Mrs Sue Trotter13 years from 20211 Mr Paul Deamer13 years from 20211 Mr lan Sangster Ico-opled for 1 year from 20231
ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES REPORT YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023 AIMS & PURPOSE Every Church of England church has the same aim. To promote the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical,. Acomb Parochial Church Council IPCCI has the responsibility of cooperating with the incumbent, the Reverend Pete Vivash, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church. pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. The PCC is also specifically responsible for the maintenance of Sl. Stephen's Church, St. Aidan's Church, Acomb Parish Church Hall and the Curate's house136 Fellbrook Avenue). ACOMB PARISH MISSION STATEMENT 'Loving God~ Serving Others - Growing Together, ACHIEVEMENTS & PERFORMANCE Please see all the individual reports appended below. This has been a year of change. We said 'goodbye' to Rev Pete and Mo Viva5h as Pete retired., Rev Rachael Garland and Jesse as Rach was inducted as Vicar of St Michael and All Angels in North Hull and to Lyndon and Julie Parker who had served Acomb Parish as churchwardens and leaders for many years. We had bitter-sweet gatherings as we said goodbye lo such loved members of our community. We also had the joy of attending Rach's collation in Hull at the beginning of September. Pete's reliral meant that we moved into vacancy in September, with the necessity of producing a Parish Profile. Information from the diocese in June focussed the attention of the PCC. Pete graciously allowed u5 to hold two days of prayer in July and August in order lo lSrn the Lord's will for us. The July day took the text 'unless the Lord builds the house, the builder$ labour in vain,. IPS 127 v11. The second day in August built on the discernment from the first and used the questions raised as a basis for further discernment. The questions were: Who do we trust? Whose are we? What are we? At the cafe church in September, the congregation considered these questions and where we wanted lo go. All the prayer and discernment contributed lo the discussions of the PCC at it5 Away Day al the end of September, which Archdeacon Sam Rushlon facilitated. The profile was ready by the end of October. The post was advertised over Chri51ma5 2023. Interviews were held on 28th February 2024. The chosen candidate was offered and accepted the post and on 3rd March 2024 il was announced that the Rev Mall Woodcock will be Priest-in-charge at Acomb St stephen's. His linsIng will lake place on 23rd May 2024 at St Stephen's. We are very grateful lo Archdeacon Sam Rushltsn who guided us through the process. We are a159 very grateful lo Rev Luke Tillett, Vicar of St James the Deacon, who was Area Dean at the lime who helped compile a rola of visiting priests and to Rev Andrew Bailey, and Rev John Marvell of this Parish. We have been very blessed by the ministry of such a diverse cohort of clergy. We continue lo be blessed by Rev Philip Cousins as he leads the monthly Mothers, Union Communion. PUBLIC BENEFIT Part of the church ethos is lo encourage all members to contribute lo the community in the wider parish, thus helping to build social capital, such as by undertaking practical activities with charities. For example. some members of the congregations undertake voluntary work as part of Prison chaplaincy. as School Governors, while others a Trustees of various local Christian charities. Some members link in with the Food Bank which is held on the premises of another church in Acomb.
ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES REPORT YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023 St. stephen's churchyard is open al all b'mes and is popular pla¢e for people to visit, tend graves or benefit from gardens 2nd wildlife found within the Churchyard. There is a footpath running through it whiGh many use as a short cut. The Community Payback Teams has again been able lo work in the Churchyard. A number of faith focussed 'family trails have been sel up and well attended. The churchyard is full, bul we have been able to extend ils eommunity use for some years with the recent introduction of a new area for cremated remains_ FINANCIAL REVIEW The Stewardship and Cash Collection income was lower than the previous year at £42,366 12022 £45,884). The Freewill Offering totalled £68.000 and was paid in full. The major expenditure funded by the PCC main account was the new audio visual and sound system and the repair of the roof al 36 Fellbrook Avenue. The element funded by the main account was £21.205. The Parish continues to be dependent on income from fees. lettings of the Parish Hall and Fellbrook Avenue, together with refunded payment of Income Tax via the Gift Aid Scheme to meet the freewill offering and other expenditure. In addition to this we used £43,000 from our investments lo fund expenditure. The PCC general account benefited in 2023 by £11,114 from the Gift Aid Schemè12022 £11,467), without which difficulty would have arisen in meeting all expenses and agreed charitable donations. We agreed lo continue to 5UPPOrt charities. The amount of money donated by the PCC in 2023 was reduced to £4.580 due lo the lower level of income 12022 £5,700). In addition to this we donated £1,100 to Rev Rachael Garland's new church from the surplus contributions received towards her salary and paid a further £215.60 {2022 £157.00} from collections for specific charities. The bank balants in the main account on 31¥t December 2023 was £7,65812022 £13.1601. The Young Peoples Fund continues lo be supported bul by reducing numbers. The fund's balance decreased by £2,424 10 £44.780 at the year-end. We funded one-third of the costs of employing Rev Rachael Garland from this fund. The balance of the cost of employing Rachael until she moved to Hull was mel by donations designated for this purpose. Lettings income from the Parish Hall decreased by £1,937 to £24,472. The major expenditure was the replacement boiler which cost £15,235. The Parish Hall also contributed £3,000 to the main PCC account. The Parish Hall cash and bank balances at the end of year decreased to £19,259. The value of investments. both general and restricted. decreased to £123.197, due in part to the withdrawal of £43,000 to fund the running of the parish. The restricted investments included in this figure amount to £57,39312022 £56,188). Only the accrued income from the investments of The William Lee Endowment Funds held by the Diocese is available for use in respect of items of maintenance lo the fabric of the churches. During the year the terms of the St Aidan's fund were altered to allow u5 to use the income for Sl Stephen's Church. We ulilised £31,085 of the St stephens's balance towards the cost of the roof repair lo the South Transept and £5,583 of the St Aidan's balance towards the audio visual and sound system. On 3151 December 2023, £16,893 was available to St Stephen's Church and £22,521 in the St Aidan's fvnd. The St Aidan's Church Fabric Fund balance decreased to £Nil as we have paid some of the insurance from this fund. The St stephen'5 Church Fabric Fund bank balance increased to £141,697 due lo a £15,000 grant received in the year which will be used for the roof repairs on the North Transept al Sl Stephen's which are taking place in 2024.
ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES REPORT YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023 RESERVES POLICY 11 is PCC policy lo maintain a balance on unrestricted funds, which equates to approximately 6 months unrestrcted payments excluding the Freewill offering, lo cover emergency situations that may arise from time to lime. The balance of £28,917 on unrestricted bank and Gash deposits was below this policy. Vve aim lo hold gift days in the next 12 months to help bring the balances back in line with the policy. 11 is our policy lo invest our funds balances with the CBF Church of England Deposit Fund and Virgin Money Bank. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT The Parochial Church Council is a body corporate with perpetual succession and has a legal existence apart from the members who CDmpose it. The composition and proTrdure of Parochial Church Councils is regulated by the new and completely rewritten Church Representation Rules 2020 which conslilule Schedule 3 las since amended) lo the Synodi¢al Govemment Measure 1969. Their functions and powers are contained in the Parochial Church CounGils (Powers) Measure 1956 as amended by the 1969 Measure which defines the prin¢ipal function, or purpose, of the PCC as 'promoting in the parish the whole mission of the Church" These include.. lal co-operation with the minister in promoting in the parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social, and ecumenical. Ibl the consideration and discussion of matters Goncerning the Church of England or any other matters of religious or public interest. The Parochial Church Council is also responsible for the functions that were formerly vested in Churchwardens in relation lo lal the financial management of the Church, Ibl the care, maintenance, preservation and insurance of the fabric, goods and ornaments of the Church end {cl the care and mainten8n¢e of the churchyard. Elections lo the Parochial Church Council are held annually and appointment is for three years, after which there musl be a break of al least one year before standing for election again. Members who have been on the Church Electoral Roll for al least six months are entitled lo sland for election and all members may vote. Licensed clergy, Churchwardens and members of the Deanery Synod are ex-officio members of the Parochial Church Council and the Incumbent is the Chairman. There is provision for unlicensed clergy and lay members to be co-opted lo the Parochial Church Council. The Parish Office has remained ¢lo$ed since the arrival of covid in March 2020. Long term, when the time is right, il is hoped to reinstate this. OTHER ADMINISTRA TIVE INFORMATION CHURCH ELECTORAL ROLL AND CHURCH AThENDANCE The Church Electoral Roll currently stands at 108. Five new members have joined this year., 4 have been removed, 3 have died and 1 has moved to another parish. Details of church attend2nee can be found in the Churchwardens, report. A new Electoral Roll will be compiled in 2025. Jill Shaw Parish EleGloral Roll Officer Please note.. Prior lo 2019 there were 153 on the roll. If the number on the mll drops below 100 the number ofmembers elected to the PCC and rapr6s&ntatives at Deanery Synod would
ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES REPORT YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023 be reduced. GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION IGDPRI Following the General Data Protection Regulation 2018 IGDPRI, the Acomb Parochial Church Council IPCCI complies with the GDPR fully making careful and very limited use of personal information. As required, we have agreed a data privacy notice- Jill Shaw Data Protection Offitsr PCC SECRETARYS REPORT The Parochial Church Council met on 6 occasions during 2023.. 9th January 271hMarch, 12th June, 7UI July, 30th September (Away at Haxbyl, 6th November. IThis equate5 to 7 meetings beeen the APCMS of 14th May 2023 and 121h May 2024 14th May, 12th June, 7th July, 30th September (Away at Haxby}, 6th November, 8th January 2024, 15th April 2024.1 Many items were discussed al these meetings including reports from all the committees, looking after the fabric and running of the church buildings. the sale of Sl Aidan's Church building. The Finance, Outreach, Staffing, and Propety had meetings beeen PCC meetings. but less frequently in order to make recommendations to the Council. The stsffing committee mel as required. to specifically deal with any staffing matters. The Standing Committee has also communicated by email and in person in respect of any urgent maiters. A folder of PCC minutes 15 available to view. The Council received and discussecl regular reports from the Treasurer relating to collections and planned giving and the balances in the General. Fabric and Young People's Funds. Parochial Church Fees which are the responsibility of the Council are also reviewed annually. Recommendations by the Finance Committee as to which Missions and Charities should receive donations from Council funds were aceepted. The Parish agreed that ils freewi15 offering to the Diocese in 2024 to a55lSt the Di0Se in ils mission and ministry financial requirements would be £48,000. Anne 8arkerPCC S8cret8ry PARISH SAFEGUARDING REPORT _ It is unacceptable that the role of PSO 15 currently undertaken by the Church warden. 11 is not possible to fulfil the obligations of both roles properly. Prior lo the vacancy with the support of the then incumbent it was possible to lake time and attention away from one rDle lo focus on the other. However, the additional burdens imposed by vacancy have meant that insufficient attention has been given to the important issue5 of safeguarding. 11 is imperative in future that the role of PSO is an exclusive role undertaken by an individual who does not already have significant other responsibilities. This is especially important if we achieve the growth, we hope for over the coming years, which will increase the workload of the Parish PSO. Thanks to everyone's cooperation DBS checks and all required training has been completed. Also volunteer role descriptions for those volunteering with young people and those in ancillary roles for our young people's groups {refreshmenls etc} have been approved by PCC, distributed and signed by the relevant individuals. In this area we now comply with Diocesan guidelines on safer recruitment. However. we still have not developed role descriptions for those volunteering with vulnerable adults, which has become urgent as we seek lo revive our home communion team. Also unfortunately. the PSO has not been able to keep informed. The PSO was unable to attend training offered by the diocese during 'safeguarding week, or attend meetings for PSOS organised by the Diocesan safeguarding team. Also, regrettully the significant initiative introducing Safeguarding SeNices and regular prayers on the topic of safeguarding have fallen by the wayside, reducing the effectiveness of our safeguarding measures as it reduces awareness of the issue. Tim Marvel PSR for Acomb Parish PCC. PRAYER Thursday Morning Prayor meeting A small group meet on a Thursd2y moming at 7am for half an hour to pray as the Lord leads us. There number varies beeen 3 and 6 members of the church, but anyone is welcome to join us. We meet in The Ellis Room in the Parish Hall. We
ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES REPORT YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023 start the meeting by reading a psalm and then we have open and quiet prayer for the remainder of the meeting usually finishing with the Church of England's prayer for the day. Monthly Parish Prayer Despite most of the church family being involved in the Days of Prayer, it has been disappointing that only a small but faithful group of parishioners attend. Prayer is 'lhe backbone of the church, and this is an opportunity for the whole church to come together just once a month. THURSDAY MORNING WORSHIP IN THE PARISH HALL This is regularfy attended by beeen 16 and 25 people. Since Rev Pete retired all the services have been Holy Communion. The first Thursday in the month is the regular MU Communion. Philip Sangwine play5 the piano for us on most Thursdays, and refreshments are served by Geoff and Hilary Wailing, plus helpers. For the rnonlhly MU service, Anne Barker assists Reverend Philip Cousins al Communion and provides refreshments with helpers. This is a very friendly, intimate service, and we all enjoy the social side afterwards. HOMEGROUPS Weekly Tuesday Evening - We meet weekly on a Tuesday evening and share any news. Even Ihtsugh there are only 6 of us we do have some interesting conversations on where we are on our walk with God. We know our weaknesses and our strengths. Paul Deamer Fortnightly Tuesday evening homegroup - Barlow Street. Our homegroup continues to meet fortnightly on a Tuesday al Susan's house. We have studied Acts 2.'4247 and considered the five Marks of Life in the Early Church, The Church in the Acts of the Apostles and recently The Missionary Journeys of Paul. We are grateful to David for spending lime putting together the course notes. We felt that The Church in the Acts of the Apostles was a useful study as w8 went into the vacancy period and reflected the new beginnings we now have as a chur¢h. We are very 5UPPOrtive of each other and although our numbers have reduced due to George Hamber's recent illness we are still growing together as a group. Nigel Atkinson & Susan Erridge Wgdnesday Ladies Homegroup - We meet alternate weeks, 13.30 till about 15.00 during term lime in the Ellis room al the Parish Hall. There are alx)ul g or 10 ladies regularly meeting together lo pray for each other, Acomb and the world. We also have a short time of bible study, led by different members of the group. During Lent and Advent, we use special booklets,. recently we were working through a booklet called 'The Twelve Disciples,. At the end of each term, we share 'Church at home,, AGAPE liturgy. I think we all appreciate the times of fellowship. fun, laughter and the knowledge that we can share matters for prayer, thanks and answers lo prayer. R8¢hel Parker Fortnightly Thursday evening Home Group - After a slow start, this group, meeting a17.30 in the lovely living room of one of our members, gol under way in January. Members suggested we study one of Jesus, parables, and we continued with a new parable each meeting until well after Easterl Our evening pattern has been sharing news since we last met, study. and ending with a time of prayer. Holidays and other activities interrupted the sequence of meetings in the summer, and we resumed again in September lo study 'The Bible Course, produced by the Bible Society. The course gives an oveNiew of 'the big picture, ol the Bible from Genesis to Revelation with the help of input from videos and opportunity for discussion. The course, available now to other groups, was much appreciated. It took us to Christmas, when our last meeting was a soci81 gathering for morning coffee in a local garden Cent recommended by member. Numbers of the group grew over the year.. we now have nine 'on the books., with regular attendance beeen six and eight. Andrew 88iley vi
ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES REPORT YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023 Music Group - The music group fluctuates in numbers, bul we really enjoy leading the worship in church each week. We are very grateful to Ralph Williams for providing occasional, solid support on the organlkeyboard at the 9.30 service. We are very happy with the new audio-visual system pul in place by Rev Pete last year at St Stephen's, bul we could do with more support in operating the sound levels and PowerPoint used in the services. As always. we would welcome any other singers or musicians who would like lo join the group. Carys Tew OUTREACH COMMITTEE - Despite the committee agreeing that we would limit activities this year due to everyone's other commitments we do seem lo have been quite busy. Nevertheless, it's always great to welcome and serve both our church and Community lo share God's love and hospitality. Our Monthly Craft Fair & Coffee Mornings continue lo do well with regulars and new faces. Lols of chal and cake-e81ing going on plus retail therapy, supporting the local crafters. The family room also seems to be always full of fun and laughter land crumbs and toysll Our Christmas event was very successful with families enjoying games and free Christmas craft aclivilies. 11 was definitely worth extending the opening hours to include serving lunch, as well as cakes and Christmas Ireals. We are delighted lo have been able lo donate over £1,500 towards church funds since the last APCM and help fund free ¢ommunity events. Social Events - It was wonderful lo welcome families from our ¢ommunity and church members to our Barn Dance, Riding Lights Christmas production and Pancake Party. Huge numbers allended each one1100+1 and everyone, young and old, had great fun, even though we did not raise large sums of money. After the Pancake Paty we were pleased lo send Rev Rach £300 lincluding extra donalionsl for which she was very grateful. Our Quiz Night in January, though taxing on the little grey cells and not that well-attended. was an enjoyable evening with church family and friends (humility prevents me from saying who wonll. Thanks to Quizmaster Extraordinaire Ralph Williams. Our Barn Dance will be repealed on Saturday 11 May and Ralph would be happy lo organise another quiz for us. As part of our sad 'goodbyes' to Rev Rach, Jesse, Julie, Lyndon, Pete and Mo the Outreach team organized and served refreshments coffee and cakes after church ftsr Rach, Julie and Lyndon, and an afternoon le2 in the hall for Pete, Mo and their family everyone and 'better than Bety'$ according to one ohurch memberl much appreciated by Due to the workload involved with Christmas Cards the Outreach Committee decided not lo do them 18St year. However, we had some excellent posters and fliers designed by Jen's son Jon which were distributed all around the community and the services were more well-attended maybe the way to go? Our most recent 'event' was providing and serving lunch to around 24 people, including the interviewees, their spouses and Bishop John before the fcirmal interviews look place, which wa5 a great privilege. Many thanks lo the Outreach Team - Jill. Kay, Pam, Lyn, Paul, Carys- plus all those who have helped and supported al Craft and Coffee and our social events. We always welcome others who would like to join. Jen De8mer, Ch8ir of Outreach BAPTISMS ICHRISTENINGSI - There were five Baptisms during the year, inGluding one where the parents celebrated their wedding. Al the moment, parents who wish lo have their child baplised contact the church. I have been following these up with an email inviting the family to attend a service with us as the first slep towards baptism. I then arrange preparation for bap115m, explaining the service and answering question5 after the family have attended the welcome serviTr'. After this pparatIon a dale is agreed for the baptism lo be held if parents want to Continue. Sue Oxlad8 vii
ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES REPORT YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023 'SQUEALS ON WHEELS, (baby & toddler group) - Flrstly, let's hear from our parents & carers.. Good interaction between the children, very good facilities and balance beeen free play and organised fun" "Lovely friendly, helpful volunteers who make you feel looked after. very inclusive and not at all cliquey" My favourite pre-schoolltoddler group The snacks are healthy and delicious., One little boy is abNays asking, 'Toddler group. can we go?". And secondly, from our team.. 'The numbers are not as high in the past bul nearly everyone seems happy. It's nice lo have so many gmndparenls now.. 'Squeals is a very friendly, vibrant group that welcomes both parents, carers and children. Our team work well together and complement each other with our different skills". As you can see, Squeals continues to thrive and yet we are running on a 'shoe string,. If even one person cannot éo their session, for whatever reason, we can really struggle to cover their absence. Jill has been out of action for seveml months and may not return, one team member is struggling a chronic health flare-up, to say nothing of occasional minor illnesses and unavoidable absences. and Carys and Tony will be jetting off to the antipodes later in the year for 3 months. Say 'hello' lo the team - Carys, Jennifer, Maria, Claire and Ally help in the main hall. Maria and Ally every Tuesday, Carys, Jennifer and Claire alternate Tuesdays. Jennifer and Maria plan crafts and stories and we are blessed with tmo musicians- Carys and Claire. Jo. Jen and Claire serve in the kitchen on a rota basis and, last but not least, Tony and Tim help to set up first thing allernale Tuesdays. All sessions are organised on a rots basis and can be fitted around existing commitments. There are many different ways to serve and I'm sure if you offered or just came along lo a session lo find out more, there would be a place just for you. Please do pray about it otherwise there is a very real chance that Squeals will have lo close which would be s shame when it has been running for over 30 years and is such a blessing to the families In Acomb as well as an opportunity for us to share the love and good news of Jesus. Jen Deamer, Squ&als fe8m MEN'S GROUP - We all used lo enjoy the men's group that Lyndon organi5ed, so when he and Julie moved. I decided lo lake it on. We have had two meetings so far, and l am planning one for some lime after Easter. We use local pubs, all within walking distanGe, and have had about eight at each meeting. We try to meet every other month, and so far it's looking good. I plan to ontinue with this event. lan Sangsler MISSION PARTNERS It was decided to not have a speGial group meeting, but to pray regularly for the missionaries we support (Anna and Chris Hembury in Hull with CMS, Ben and Kirsten Nobbs in Durban with YWAM and Rev Rachael in Hull as vicar of the parish of St Michael and All Angels) once a month during the Sunday services, at the Monday monthly services and during the Thursday am prayer meeting. Rachel Pather SAT-7 - SAT-7, which broadcasts Christian television programmes across the Middle East and North Africa 2417 in Arabi¢, Turkish and Farsi (Persian), has been among the mission agencie5 with which Acomb Parish has had links for several years. A few members of St Stephen's are regular supporters of SAT-7, others have used the special prayer guides produced from lime to lime. In 2023 eighteen church members look the Advent Prayer Guide entitled 'Silent Night, which focussed on the way Christian witness is silenced by the authorities in many Middle Eastem countries with dangerous consequences for those whts break the silence. I'll gladly give more information about SAT-7 to anyone interested. Andrew Bailey, SA T-7 Parish Ambassado ECO CHURCH- Over the last year, three members of the St Stephen's Eco Group (Tim, Andrew and Dan) have been busy working together with representatives from other local churches (Acomb Methodists, viii
ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES REPORT YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023 Gateway. Quakers) to develop the 'ACT NOWI, group - local Christians raising awareness of climate change and our need lo act as stewards of God's creation. We hosted our first conference last year which was a huge success and received very positive feedback and our second conference. featuring an amazing line-up of speakers and workshop leaders is due to lake place on 27th April followed by lunch in Acomb Parish Church Hall. The same 'ACT NOWI, Group is a150 planning a Community Eco Fair in the Autumn as a pop up street fair in Front Street. Within our own church, we took part in Churches Count on Nature beeen 4th and 1 Oth June, where Tim did a fabulous job at organising workshops for the Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs. Scouts and Explorers throughout the week, including making a bug hotel, doing nature sutveys and identifying trees. Several members of our congregation kindly assisted and the children thoroughly enjoyed the exercise. 11 was a great way lo engage our young people in the nature of the ¢hurchyard but also to connect with the church itself more. The links we made allowed Andrew lo lead our Harvest Festival as an environment service on 1st October in conjunction with the Scouts. exploring how the food we give thanks for. depends upon a flourishing biodiversity and how our greed is making us ignore the plight of the planet and one another. There is plenty of work still to do at St Stephen's. Firstly our focus on the conferencelf8ir and our work with the Scouts has meant that our A Rocha Eco Church survey has fallen behind. We would welcome more people with an interest in the envimnment lo jcyn us and assist in filling in sections of the survey. Also. General Synod recently passed a resolution calling on parishes lo create a land management plan for their churchyards, which is also something we need lo discuss in more detail this year. particularly as the churchyard may soon be closed. Den Savage FAIRTIIADE As everyone will know Acomb Parish is a Fairtrade Parish. We serve only Fairtrade teal coffee and usually Gan obtain Fairtrade sugars loo. About three limes a year we will have a Fairtrade stall following Sunday and Thursday Church. We also have a stall at the Christmas Craft and coffee Saturday and latterly during the annual Eco church Fair. These are hugely popular with folks buying cards, eco products, tea, coffee, bamboo socks and many other products. We obtain our goods from Fairer World on a 'sale or return, basis. Thank you very much lo everyone for your support and ensuring people receive a fair wage and employment working conditions. Rachel Parker PROPERTY COMMIThEE The propety committee has met 3 limes during the year. The propety committee over5ee5 the maintenance, upkeep and safety of all properties and land that Acomb Parish is responsible for. This includes, St. Stephens Church and Churchyard, St Aidan's Church and land, the Chuich Hall, and the house in Fellbrook Avenue. During the year with the help of other Church members we have overseen the south transept roof repairs al Sl Stephens, clearing of the Church yard and had Ihe monolith for cremated remains installed, a new roof on thè house in FeSlbrook Avenue. flat roof repairs and adrjitional sockets al the Church Hall and the emptying of St Aidan's Church. Projects planned for this coming year include, work on the north transept at St Stephens, refurbishment work on the toilets lo give proper disabled access and improved lighting inside and outside the Church, ongoing negotiations lo achieve a successful sale of Sl. Aidan's, continued upkeep of the Churchyard and St Aidan's garden especially throughout the summer months and ad hoc maintenance work al both the Church Hall and the propety in Fellbrook Avenue to ensure they are always in a good slate of repair and safe for all users. Val Atkinson Continuing Care for St Aldan's Church, Ridgeway There is a weekly check inside and outside of the building and grounds lo comply with insuran¢e regulations. The internal fabric of the building continues to worsen due lo rainfall etc. The fire alarms and fire hydrants are checked monthly. ix
ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES REPORT YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023 During the garden growing season last year John Parker and Rob Swallow faithfully Cut all the lawns fortnighlly. The privet hedges were cul three time5 in the year, the last Cut assisted by Vola. The area of the millennium garden which has copious amounts of horsehair was cut back by Don Savage many times. In November all the trees and shrubs in the millennium garden were pruned and cut back. Antisocial behaviour over last year seems lo have been less. although we often have to collect litter, plastic bottles. footballs and broken glass. Police are informed as necessary. John and Rachel Parker Maintenance of St Stephen's Chur¢hyard The Probation Service and their Community Service Teams have, once again, been responsible for most of the effort required lo maintain the churchyard through the last e1ve months. There was. however, a significant interruption lo the grass cutting programme early in the season, when an accident involving a slrimmer, which was being opemted elsewhere, by another Community Service Team, led to a h811 in the use of all garden machinery. After further assessment, mowing was again pemiitted, which enabled the upper part of the churchyard to be kept tidy, bul grass in the lower part of the churchyard was not cut. Slrimming only recommenced al the end of 2023, well after the grass had stopped growing, and only when all supervisors in the region had received additional training. This training was hosl8d in the churchyard at Sl Stephen's on several occasions, which enabled us lo catch up with grass cutting. lo some extent. Despite these problems on the grass cutting front, teams have still been in attendance, approximately l¢e a month, and have undertaken a range of tasks aimed at improving the appearance of the churchyard and ensuring that the paths have been safely maintained. This work has included the relaying of some paving 51abs that had been disturbed by tree roots. and the resetting of some of the pathway curb stones, as well as sweeping the paths, pruning shrubs and removing ivy from the church walls. Following a tree safety inspection in July, William Steel, a local tree surgeon was engaged to remove dead limbs from several trees, and also to reduce the height of 8 holly tree in the lower churchyard, following a complaint from a resident about the leaves shedding over their propety. He also reduced the overgrowth of ivy and wisteria to wall height on the path, by the lych gate. This was done in cooperation with the residents al the neighbouring School House, who shared the bill. The robinia and some of the pine trees are still to receive remedial work by the tree suryeon. He has been paid for the work that he has done to dale. The prolracled work on the church transept roof resulted in the shrubs by the South Door dying, due lo lack of light and moisture. The Community Service Team removed the dead shrubs, and I have replanted the area at the base of the wall with Some plants that I had at home. l also re- seeded the area5 of gr2ss in front of the shrubs - with the help of a little girt who was with her parents, and who asked if they could look round the church, whilst I was working. l also took the opportunity to Varnish the handrail by the steps and paint the shoe scraper by the South Door. Further repairs to the churchyard walls have been kindly undertaken voluntarily by Lee who has already done considerable work on the repair of the walls in the past. The Community Service Teams will be unable to maintain the churchyard whilst the church is closed due to lack of toilet facilities, but they hope to resume work once the church has reopened. Don Savage Acomb Parlsh Church Hall Accounts 2023 The Parish Hall continues to be busy with bookings almost every day of the week. This has resulted in reTripts of just over £24,500 being tsken during 2023. This sum of money was then used to make a £3,000 contribution to the PCC and pay for the new boiler al a cost of £15,200. have an electric shutter fitted in the tchen and
ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES REPORT YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023 a new water healer. These expenses meant in 2023 the Church Hall account overall expenditure was £35,800, reducing the reservès (balances in the bank accounts) by c. £11.000. Going into 2024 bookings are strong with a new regular booking starting too, therefore it is expecle(S a donation will be made duiing the year to the PCC and the Church Hall will be able to meet all its own maintenance obligations. V81 Atkinson ChurGhwardèns' Report - As mentioned at the start of this report we have been in Vacancy since the end of August 2023, so your Churchw8rdens have been doing the admin work which would normally fall to the incumbent. We have struggled lo meet all of the many requests and clemands that arrive in our in-box and maintain the record keeping required. 11 is clear that this burden is 8 distraction from the important work on whi¢h we would want our priest to concenlrale. We are even more determined that we, as a church body, should give our new Priest-in-charge all the admin help he needs. We either need lo raise the money to employ someone or volunteer our services consislenlly with a high level of expertise. This means that some of the duties of a Churchwaiden have not been able lo be fulfilleoa. This must be an urgent priority in the immediate future. We are very grateful for all the help that you have given us over the last few months, for the prayers and moral support. We thank the members of the PCC, Anne Barker, PCC secretary, Nigel Atkinson, PCC treasurer and the finance committee, Val Atkinson and the Propety Committee and Don Savage, for fielding all the questions about the churchyard land there have been many). We are extremely grateful lo Jennifer Deamer who, with her Outreach Committee, has seamlessly continued the important outreach work. Thank you lo Carys Tew for organising the music for the Sunday 5erviGes and lo Phillip Sangwine for doing the same on Thursdays. Thank you, too, lo all the Sides people, readers, intercessors, prayer ministry team and the coffee team. Please speak to either of us if you would like lo offer to minister in any of these positions. Vvhen Vicar Pete left, we had hoped to continue with all the services as they were. We are grateful lo Rev Rachel Bailes who stepped in to support us with Splurge and Rev Gill Myers, who stepped in lo support us with Breathe. Unfortunately, there was little or no support, and. despite sending reminders to the Splurge and Squeals families, after a very disappointing attendance al the Splurge Nativity it was decided lo drop Splurge pro tem. Similarly. it was decided lo cease the Breathe services pro lem. 11 was also decided not to continue with SOS from September 2023 - again there were not enough volunteers to continue with it. We also decided not to deliver Christmas and Easter cards to the majority of the parish as we had in the past, again because of fewer people able to deliver. Members of the public have said that they missed them this year and have valued them in the past Is this something we should r&visit7 However, there are many positive things lo report. Jen and Paul Deamer were li¢ensed as Authorised Lay Ministers by the Bishop in the Autumn. Sue Oxlade, who is a licensed Reader, is in the process of transferring to become a Licensed Lay Minister in York Diocese. We look forward to their ongoing ministry with us. You'll have read in Dan's report of the involvement of the Seouls in the Count on Nature week and the positive relationships which are building, Consequently, the Scouts were involved with the Harvest Festival and Chrislingle services, as well as their usual input lo the Act of Remembrance al the Acomb War Memorial. It was led this year by Rev Simon Biddleslone, Vicar of Holy Redeemer. We had an invitation to join Aeomb Melhodisl Church for the Carol Service, Holy Redeemer for Maundy Thursday evening worship, Sl James the Deacon for the World Day of Prayer in March and the evening service on Holy Saturday. We hope these links will continue. xi
ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES REPORT YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023 Members of the congregation have been active in leading the Cafe Church services, since the reliral of Vicar Pete. Your Churchwardens led the September one on conlribuling to the Parish Profile., George and Grace Hamber led us in October for Bible Sunday,. we had a visit from our mission partners. Chris and Anna Hembury from Hull in November. January 24, we heard frorn Sammi Tooze, talking about the Rhythm of Life, with leslimony from Dave Gardner and a prophecy from Paul Deamer. Our Mothering Sunday service was a very joyful time, led by Jennifer Keenan. We are very grateful lo all those who. when asked. said yes. We have also been able to welcome new people and are very pleased lo see returning faces. The number Of people attending has stayed around foty for the Sunday service and enty for the Thursday seNice. We have a 501id base on which lo grow, so we are looking fonNard to this new season. We have welcomed five children through baptism this year. There were three weddings and 16 funerals, 11 since Vicar Pete reb'red. We have lost three members of our community during the year- Joy Pickering, Geoff Shirbon and Allan Armstrong. Meanwhile, the work on maintenance of the Church building continues. The repairs to the roof of the south transept have been completed. The work on the north transept should not tske as long as all the problems uncovered as the work progressed on the south transept have been anticipated for the north. The work on refurbishing and installing another toilet ha5 begun. Your Churchwardens were also involved with the ongoing negotiations re.. the sale of St Aid8n's. The original organisation who offered lo purchase it withdrew from negolialions, so it was almost back lo square one. We are very thankful lo Bevil Edwards from the Diocese and Elizabeth Nelson from Savills who have been supporting us in this maller. Finally, our thanks go lo all the visiting clergy who have led our worship services, baptisms and funerals. We have been very blessed through their ministry. Tim Marvell and Jill Shaw Churchwardens DEANERY SYNOD The Deanery Synod is a meeting of clergy and representslives from each Parish in York Deanery. We have had three Deanery Synod meetings this year, rneeling together for worship, neOrking, encouragement, support and dissemination of Deanery information. At the fi'rst meeting Rev Luke Tillett mentioned that he would be stepping down as Rural Dean after serving for 5 years. He was thanked for his service. A new Rural Dean will be appointed in the future. At the second meeting we had an update regarding Sl hAichael the Belfrey'$ reordering. We also had an excellent informative talk by Professor Colin Beale, who spoke about the climate crisis and the church's response through ARochal Eco Church. Unfortunately, none of your Deanery representatives was able to attend the third Deanery synod. We await the minutes. Rach81 Park6r. PCC Deanery Synod Rep xii
ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL I report lo the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Acomb Parochial Church Council Ilhe charityl for the year ended 31 December 2023. Responslbillties and basis of report As the Iruslees tsf the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). I report in respe¢l of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Direcli¢ns given by the Charfty Commission under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act. Indèp8nd&nt axaminer's statoment I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come lo my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause lo believe that in any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act., or the financial ststemenls do not ac¢ord with those records., or I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in this report in order t¢ enable a proper understanding of the financial stslemenls lo be reached. Judith Summerfield BA FCA Chartered Accountant Dated.. 9 May 2024
ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Unrè5trictod Doslgnatsd Rostricted End0sn0nt fund5 funds funds funds genèral Total 2023 Total 2022 Notss Donation5 and legacies Charitsble activitie5 Investments 55,964 41,530 3.400 24.868 1,860 5,741 80,832 43,390 16,639 79,702 52,046 13.381 7,498 Totsl income 100,894 32,469 7,498 140,861 145,109 Charitable activities 160,826 370 32,090 36,688 229,954 155.717 Net gains on investments 4,858 1.205 6,063 121,7861 Nat loutgoingifincomlng r•sourc•s 155.0741 13701 1,584 129,1701 {83,0301 {32,3941 Other recogni5ed gain$ and105SeS Revaluation of tangible fixed assets 335.000 Not movemant In fund 155,0741 1370) 1,584 129.170} 183,0301 302,606 Fund balances al 1 January 2023 148,830 2,161,203 238,703 117,702 2.666,238 2,363.631 Fund balanc&$ at 31 December 2023 93,556 2.160.833 240.287 88.532 2,583,208 2,666,237 The stslement of finan¢ial acllvilie5 includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES ASAT31 DECEMBER 2023 2023 2022 Noto$ Fixed a$$&ts Tangible assets Investments 10 11 2,157,836 172.315 2.157,983 209.252 2,330,151 2,367,235 Current assats Cash al bank and in hand 253,082 299.644 CdItOrS.. amounts falllng due withln one year 13 1251 (6421 Net current assets 253.057 299.002 Total as$•ts less currant Ilabilities 2,583,208 2,666,237 Capital fund$ General endowment funds Incomè funds Restricted funds Designated fvnds General unreslricled funds 14 88.532 117,701 15 16 240,287 2,160,833 93,556 238,704 2.161,202 148.630 2,583,208 2,66e,237 The aceounls were approved by the Trustees on 15 April 2024 Mr T Marvell
ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Accounting policies Charity informatlon Acomb Parochial Church Council is a corporate body eslablish8d by the Church of England. 1.1 A¢¢ounting conventlon The financial slalements for 2023 have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 using the receipts and payments basis. The financial slalements have departed from the Charities (Account5 and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required lo provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved followng the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice whieh is referred to in the Fiegulalions but which has since been withdrawn. The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary 8mounls in these financial slalements are rounded lo the nearest £. The financial slalemenls have been prepared under the historical cost Gonvenlion. The principal a¢¢ounting policies adopted are sel out below. 1.2 Golng cone•rn Al the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a asonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to e¢nlinue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thu8 the Iru51ees continue lo adopt the going concem basis of ac¢ounling in preparing the financial statements. 1.3 Charitable fund$ Unreslricled funds are avablable for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives. The unrttslricted fund is available for use al the discretion of the church in furtherance of its charitable objectives. Re51ricled funds are subjected to reslridions on their expenditure imposed by the donor, or contained in the terms of the grant. Endowment funds are subject to spe¢ific conditions by donors that the capital musl be maintained by the charity. 1.4 Income Ineorne is recognised when the charity Is legally entitled to 11 after any performance conditions have been mel, the amounts can be measured reliably. and il is probable that income will be received. Cash donations are rec¢gnised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recgverable in relation ltr donations received under GiftAid or deeds Df covenant 18 recognised at thè time the claim is madtr. Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the Charity ha5 been notified of an impending dislribulion, the amount is known, and re¢elpt is expectad. If the amount is not kno¥fvn, the legacy Is treated És a contingent asset.
ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Accounting policles Icontinuedl 1.5 Exponditurg Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or conslruclive obligation lo transfer economic benefit lo a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of dIrt Costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable lo a single activity are allocated dire¢tly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable lo a single a¢livily are apportioned beeen those activityds on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are alltrealed on the basis of time sp¢nl, and depreciab'on charges are allocated on the portion of the asset's use. Rèsources expended are recogni5ed in the period in which they are incUed and include attributable VAT which ¢annol be recovered. They are alltscaled lo the particular activity to which they relate. Governance costs represent direct expenditure on the governance of the ehurch, including the production and independent scrutiny of these financial stalemenls. As most of the management and activity of the chLJrch is carried out by volunteers, this intangible cost is not included in the financial slalemènls as thi$ voluntsry contribution lo the life of the church 15 incalculable. 1.6 Tangible fixed assets Tangible fixed assets costing more than £500 are capitalised and initially rneasured at cost and 8ubsequently measured at cost or valuation, nel of depre¢iation and any impairment losses. Tangible fixed assets are statèd sl co81 or valuation less depreciation. Depreciotion is provided at rates calculated lo write off the cost less estimated residual value of each asset over ils expected useful life, as follows.. Freehold propety Equipment 1SQh reducing balance The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an as5el is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the stslemenl of financial activities. 1.7 Flxèd a$$gt investments Flxed asset investments are initially measured al transaction price exeluding transaction costs, and are subsequently measured at fair value al each reporting dale, Changes in fair value are recognised in net incomellexpendff(urel for the year. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred. 1.8 Impalrm&nt of fixed assets At each reporting end dale, the Charity reviews the carrying amounts of ils tsngible assets to determine whether there is any indication that Ih05e asset$ have Suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the re¢overable amount of the asset is estimatèd in order lo determine the extent of the impaimienl loss lif any). 1.9 Ca$h and cash equivalènts Cash and cash equivalents include cash In hand, deposits held at ¢all wlh banks. other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of the months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowing$ in current liabilities.
ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Accounting pollclgs IContinu&dl Basic financlal assets Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including Iran5aclion costs and are $ub5equently carried at amortised c05t using the effective interest method unless the atrangement conslilules a financing transaction, where the transaction is rne95ured al the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. FinanGial asset3 classified as receivable within one year are not amortised. BasiTC financlal Ilabilltles Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised al transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, Whe the debt instrument is measured al the present value of the future payments dISUnted al a market rale of intere51. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not arnortised. Debt instruments are subsequently carried al amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method. Trade creditors are obligations lo pay for goods or services that hove been acqulred in the ordinary course ol operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are ¢1855ified as current liabilitie5 if payrnenl is due w(thin one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-currenl liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially al transaction price and subsequently measured al amortised cost using the effective interest mèthod. Derecognifyon of fln•n¢ial liabilities Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity's ¢ontraclual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled. 1.10 Employee benefits The cost of any unused holiday enlillement is recognised in the period In which the employee's services are received. Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity 1$ demonstrably committed lo terminate the employment of an employee or lo provide temiinalion benefits. 1.11 Taxation The church is an excepted charity within the meaning of the Taxes Acts. Accordingly it 1$ potentially exempl from taxation in respect of income and capital gains received lo the extent that such income or gains are applied to exclusively charitable purposes. No provision for taxation has been made in these financial slalements.
ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Donations and legaclgs Unr¢$trict•d D8slgnatod Restri¢tèd funds funds funds Total 2023 Total 2022 Planned giving Donations and l&gacies Gift aid lax relief Other income 40,782 4,038 11,114 30 7,390 320 2,158 15,000 48,172 4,358 13,272 15,030 50,918 5,543 11,961 11,280 55,964 24,868 80,832 79,702 For thè y•ar énded 31 Dgcember 2022 61,972 100 17,630 79,702 Donations and legacles Donations 4,038 320 4,358 5,543 4,038 320 4,358 5,543
ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Charitable activities 2023 2022 SeNice fees Lettings Rent Special efforts Diocese of Llverpool Sale of Assets- StAidan's 3,155 24,473 10,751 3,741 6,145 26,410 12,053 2,292 5,148 1,270 43,390 52.046 Analysis by fvnd Unrestricted funds Reslricled funds 41.530 1.860 43,390 For the ygar ended 31 Docember 2022 Unrestricted funds Reslricled funds 46,752 5.294 52,046
ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Charitable activitl¢s 2023 2022 Staff costs Depreciation and impaiment Acomb Parish Church Hall expenses Church running expenses Church yard exponses Bank charges Freewill offering Parish expenses Donations lo charities Church major repalrs Church maintenance Professional fee5 Gifts Clergy expenses Clergy housing Rental property expenses 15,932 147 15,438 11,015 1,474 310 68,000 3,607 5,896 87,167 1,389 5,298 2,071 331 228 11,201 13,407 174 17,240 11,397 353 329 68,000 5.171 5,857 8,700 8,259 4,947 251 467 9,076 1,859 229.504 155.287 Share of govemance costs Isee note 6) 450 430 229,954 155,717 Analy$ls by fund Unresliicted funds Designated funds Restricted funds Endtswmenl funds - general 160,826 370 32,090 36.668 229.954 For th• year ended 31 Docemb•r 2022 Unreslricled funds Designated funds Restri¢led funds Endowment funds- general 122,102 550 24.564 8,501 155,717 10-
ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Support costs Support Governance cost# co$ts 2023 2022 Cost$ of independent examination 450 450 430 450 450 430 Analysed beeen Charitable activities 450 450 430 Trustee$ None of the trustees ler any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year. Employees The average monthly number ef employees during the year was.. 2023 Number 2022 Numb¢r Employmentcosts 2023 2022 INages and salaries 15,932 13,407 There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000. Net galnslllo$s&sl on investmants Unr•stricted Rastrictsd fund$ funds Totsl Unrestricted funds R¢stricted funds Totsl 2023 2023 2023 2022 2022 2022 Revaluation of investments 4,858 1.205 6,063 117,2421 14,5441 121,7861
ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 10 Tanglble fixed a¥$ets Fraehold property Equiprnent Total Cost At 1 January 2023 2,157,000 6,314 2,163,314 At 31 December 2023 2.157,000 6,314 2,163,314 Oapreciation and impairmènt At 1 January 2023 Depreciation charged in the year 5,331 147 5,331 147 At 31 December 2023 5,478 5,478 Carrying amount At 31 December 2023 2,157.000 836 2,157.836 At 31 December 2022 2,157.000 983 2,157.983 11 Fix•d a$$&t Investments Listed Unll$tgd inv&$tm•nts invostments Total Cost or valuation At 1 January 2023 Valuation Changes Transfer to bank 204,252 6.063 143,0001 5,000 209,252 6,063 143,0001 Al 31 December 2023 167.315 5,000 172,315 Carrying amount Al 31 December 2023 167.315 5.000 172,315 Al 31 December 2022 204.252 5.000 209,252 12 Flnancial instruments 2023 2022 Carrying amount of f]nancial assets Equity instruments measured at cost less impairment 172,315 209.252 Carrying amount of flnancial liabilities Measured at amort15ed cost 25 642 12-
ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 13 Crèditors: amount$ falling due within one year 2023 2022 Trade creditors 25 642 14 Endowmgnt funds The movements in endowmanl funds during the year were as follows.. Movemont In funds InGoming ResourG¢s resourGe5 expendèd Balance at 1 January 2023 Balance at 31 Dec8mbèr 2023 Permanent endowm&nts York St Stephen - William Le& Bequest York Sl Aidan - William Lee Bequest Expendable ondowments York St Stephen William Lee Bequest York St Aidan - William Lee Bequest 19,647 29,471 19.647 29,471 44,699 23,885 3,279 4.219 131,0851 15,5831 16.893 22.521 117,702 7,498 136.668} 88,532 13-
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ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 16 D8signat8d funds The income funds Of the charity include the following designated funds which have been set aside out of unre5triGted fund5 by the tru5tee5 for specific purposes.. Movement in funds Incoming Resouices Investments Balance at resources expended galnWlosse$1 January 2023 Balan¢• at 1 January 2022 Resources Balane• at expended 31 DeGember 2023 St Stephen's Churchyard fund Property fvnd Squeals on whèels fund YoLJng People's fund 720 1.822.000 13501 370 335,000 2,157.000 13701 2.157.000 100 100 12001 3,833 3.833 3,833 1,826,653 100 15501 335,000 2.161,203 13701 2,160,833 15-
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