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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CONTENTS
Pago
Trustees report
Independent examinerfs report
ststemenl of financial a¢livilie$
statement of a8sets and liabilities
Notes to the accounts
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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

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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 ￿lS￿rn 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 li￿nsIng 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
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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
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RESERVES POLICY
11 is PCC policy lo maintain a balance on unrestricted funds, which equates to approximately 6
months unrestr￿cted 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
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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 be￿een 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 be￿een 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 Di0￿Se 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 be￿een 3 and 6 members of
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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
be￿een 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 be￿een six and eight. Andrew 88iley
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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 p￿paratIon a dale is agreed for the baptism lo be held if parents
want to Continue. Sue Oxlad8
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'SQUEALS ON WHEELS, (baby & toddler group) - Flrstly, let's hear from our parents & carers..
Good interaction between the children, very good facilities and balance be￿een 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,
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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 be￿een 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.
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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
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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.
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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,
ne￿￿Orking, 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
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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 End0s￿n0nt
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
C￿dItOrS.. 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 dIr￿t 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 be￿een 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 incU￿ed 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$h and cash equivalènts
Cash and cash equivalents include cash In hand, deposits held at ¢all wlh banks. other short-term liquid
investments with original maturities of th￿e months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown
within borrowing$ 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 $ub5equently carried at amortised c05t using the effective
interest method unless the atrangement conslilules a financing transaction, where the transaction is
rne95ured al the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. FinanGial asset3
classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
BasiTC financlal Ilabilltles
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised al transaction price unless
the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, Whe￿ the debt instrument is measured al the present
value of the future payments dIS￿Unted al a market rale of intere51. Financial liabilities classified as payable
within one year are not arnortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried al amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations lo pay for goods or services that hove been acqulred in the ordinary course ol
operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are ¢1855ified as current liabilitie5 if payrnenl is due w(thin one
year or less. If not, they are presented as non-currenl liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially al
transaction price and subsequently measured al amortised cost using the effective interest mèthod.
Derecognifyon of fln•n¢ial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity's ¢ontraclual obligations expire or are discharged or
cancelled.
1.10 Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday enlillement is recognised in the period In which the employee's services are
received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity 1$ 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 be￿een
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
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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
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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
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