ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Charlty Reglstratlon No. 1130667
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ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES REPORT YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 Church Bulldlngs si stephen's Church York Road Acomb York Y024 4NW St Aidan's Church Ridgeway Acomb York Y026 5D8 Closed ftsr public wotship. Bankers HSBC Bank 13 Parliament Street York Y018RS Independont Examiner Church Architgct Judith Summerfield BA FCA 5 Bowyers Close Copmanlhorpe York Y023 3XW Loise Priestman Shaw & Jagger Limited 1 Cardale Park Harrogate HG3 1RY Adminlstrative Infonnation The Parish of Aeomb is in the Diocese of York. The address for correspondence is The Parish Office, Acomb Parish Church Hall, 18 Front Street, Acomb, York, Y024 3BZ. The Parochial Church Council is a charity registered with the Charity Commissioners. The Registered Charity Number is 1130667. PCC members who have served al any lime from 1 st January 2024 until the date this report was approved are.. Exofficio Priest in charge Churchwardens The Revd. Matthew Woodcock lfrom 23rd May 20241 Mr Timothy Marvell (from 2022 APCM) Mrs Carys Tew (from 2024 APGM) Representatives on the Deanery Synod Mrs Val Atkinson (resigned at 2024 APCMJ Mrs Jennifer Deamer ffrom 2023 APCM for 3 years) Mrs Rachel Parker (from 2023 APCM for 3 yearsj Miss Sue Oxlade (from 2023 APCM) Eleetod and co-opted Members of the Parochial Church Councll.. Until 121h May 2025." Mr Nigel Atkinson13 years from 20231 Mrs Anne Barker13 years from 2023} Mrs Lyn Sangsler13 years from 20231 Mrs Carys Tew (Until 12 May 20241 Mr Tony Tew (Until 12th May 20241 Mrs Sue Trotter (Until 12kn May 20241 Mr Paul Deamer Iunlil 12 May 2024} Mr lan Sangsler lco-opted until 12 May 2024)
ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES REPORT YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 Mrs Val Atkinson (from 12th May 2024) Mrs Louise Firth (from 12th May 20241 AIMS & PURPOSE Mrs Fiona Parr Ico-opled from 28th November 20241 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 Priest in Charge, the Reverend Matt Woodcock, 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 36 Fellbrook Avenue. ACOMB PARISH MISSION STATEMENT 'Loving God- Setving Others - Gmwing Togethe ACHIEVEMENTS & PERFORMANCE Please see all the individual reports appended below. PUBLIC BENEFIT Part of the church ethos is to encourage all members to contribute lo the community in the wider parish, thus helping to build social capital. such as by undertaking pmclical activities with charities. For example, some members of the congregations undertake voluntary work as part of Prison chaplaincy. as School Governors, while others are 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. Sl. Stephen's churchyard is open al all times and is popular place for people to visit, tend graves or benefit fiom gardens and wildlife found within the Churchyard. There 15 a footpath running through il which 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, but we have been able to extend ils oommunity use for some years with the recent inlroducts'on of a new area for cremated remains. 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 compose it. The composition and procedure of Parochial Church Councils is regulated by the new and completely rewritten chUh Representation Rules 2020 which constitute Schedule 3 las since amended) to the Synodical Government measu 7969. Their functions and powers are contained in the Parochial Church Councils (Powersj Measure 1956 as amended by the 1969 Measure which defines the principal function, or purpose, of the PCC as promoting in the parish the whole mission of the Church.. These include.. {al 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 conceming the Church of England or any other matters of religious or public interest. The Parochial Church Council is also responsible for the functions Ih8t were formerly vested in Churchwardens in relation to lal the financial management of the Church, (bl the care, maintenance, preservation and insurance of the fabric, good5 and ornaments of the Church and Ic} the care and maintenance of the churchyard.
ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES REPORT YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 Elections to the Parochial Church Council are held annually and appointment is for three years, after which there must 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 stand for eleelion 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 Chairman is Mr Timothy Marvell. There is provision for unlicensed clergy and lay members lo be co-opted lo the Parochial Church Council. OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION CHURCH ELECTORAL ROLL AND CHURCH AThENDANCE A new Electoral Roll was completed in Spring 2025. in accordance with the rules of the Church of England. The new roll stands al 121, 600/0 of whom live within the parish. A list of members can be found on the church and parish hall notice boards. Jill Shaw P8rish Electoral Roll Officer Ple8se notg.. If the number on the roll drops below 100 the number of members elected to the PCC and representatives at Deanery Synod would be reduced. GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION IGDPR} Following the General Data Protection Regulation 2018 IGDPR), the Acomb Parochial Church Council {PCCI 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 Offic8r Vicar's Report A spirilually-minded philosopher called Alan Watts once said that 'The only way to make sense out of change Is to plunge into It, move wlth It, and joln the don¢e.' In this year of fresh starts, significant changes and exciting, rapid growth in the life of St Stephen'$ I have been greatly encouraged lo see so many people plunge, move and dance along with all that has gone onl Embracing change and going for growth is never easy. The Church of England has historical been very poor al encouraging il to happen - and teaching churches how lo do it. Generally speaking, since arriving al Sl Stephen's about a year ago, I have seen faithful poyerful people hungry for growth and supportive in what I've been trying lo do and bring. I know it's not easy sometimes being led by a loud and excitable Vicar like me. I know il can be exhausting. I know il can be infuriating. Try living with mel But people have been patient, kind and encouraging at least to my facel St Stephen's feels like a very different place from when I first started. I've tried to remain faithful to the things I said I'd do when l applied for the job. In my application I wrote". 'If you're interested in growing St Stephen's Parish - In numbetrs, spiritual depth and service to the local community - thén I hope, God-willlng, that I would be someono worth conslderlng. I know thing one for certain - it wouldn't be dulll. Scripture tells us that you can tell a tree by the fruit it bears. I hope you agree that in those three key growth areas you've seen the fruit. Here's some encouraging headlines.. Growth in Numbers: Looking back al the figures before I started there was one Sunday seNice which averaged about 40 adults and 2 children. Now we average about 30 adults and 3 children at the 8.30am setvice and 70 adults and 15 children at the 10.30am service. Welcoming about 120 people into church every Sunday is such an encouragement and we should thank God for all he is doing amongst us. This level of growth wouldn't have been possible without all our amazing
ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES REPORT YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 volunteers and the incredible vision of Abigail and Louise in starting our Oasis ministry. Our faithful Thursday congregation has also seen a bil of re¢enl growth to take it lo about 25 people. It is such a lovely gathering and I thank God for all who serve at the Hall every week. Our special services and events al Christmas and Easter also saw unprecedented numbers which shows that all our improved communications, outreach and prayers for growth are paying off. We won't get complacent with all this and there are big challenges in making sure people feel supported, included and part of the church family. Growth in Spiritual Depth: I hope our different worship styles and ways of connecting lo God are helping people in their faith. Il's always a work in progress. Aside from the house groups and prayer groups that were happening when l arfved, I've worked hard in growing our discipleship offerings. Leading the Start Course was significant in helping to grow people's faith. I want us to do more this year. The Monday Grow Group - where we discuss the Bible, debate, pray, support and socailise many of the new folk lo grow in faith. has been helpful in encouraging We've also had occasional Monday night gatherings to look at areas like evangelism and prayer and worship together in different styles Ilke Taize. Under the wonderfully gentle guidance of Nigel, I've been really heartened lo see our prayer ministry growing on Sundays and al other limes. You can't have enough prayer. Growth in Outreach: Jen and the Outreach team have played a blinder again this year. They make such a difference. You'll also see from this report that new outreach miniglries have stsrted like th8 Churchyard Friends and Community Choir. We've put on excib'ng new events and used the churchyard in creative ways as well as made the church a music venue thanks to Steam Pigeon. Getting Philip on board on the sound desk has been a huge blessing and he is working well with Tony. I want us all to see that everything we do can so often be a little stepping stone on someone's journey of faith. Our administrator, Anna, is already making a big difference to how things are communicated and organised. Abigail is taking things lo the next level in our youth and children's outreach. Special thanks lo Val and Tim for their relentless work in making the Hall and Church function as they should - and for reining me in just enough lo keep everyone sane. Challenges remain, of course. There are always growing pains. I still wish some things were different and moving quicker but I'm learning to be patient. Above all. I want lo ensure that we make il easy for everyone who comes into the life of St Stephen's the opportunity to explore and respond lo the good news of Jesus - and then grow in Him. We aayS need more volunteers. I want more people involved in our worship offerings - leading, preaching. playing and praying. I'm mentoring a few people who are stepping into these areas. There are loo many people lo thank for the way you've supported myself, Anna, Esther and Heidi. We thank God for all of you. Ever Onwards in Chrlst- koep lolning the dancel Matt Churchwardens, Report This extraordinary year in the life of St Stephen's Church began with the licensing of Rev Matt Woodcock on 23 May. Matt said he would hit the ground running, a promise he has certainly lived up lo. A new pattern of servIS ha5 allowed Matt more flexibility to create the very lively 10.30 service which has attracted so many new and returning people whilst still offering a more traditional service at 8.30 which has also attracted new faces lo our congregation. Many thanks to Beth Savage for her devotion in making sure the 8.30 service runs smoothly. Mall has not stopped running Since he arrived., new initiatives, better publiclty and inklY lights brought iv
ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES REPORT YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 record attendance at all of the Christmas services, so muGh so we will need to think ¢arefully how we manage such a crowded church in future. Al the end of last year the church had been closed, whilst our kitchen and toilet area were refurbished. This facility was completed just in lime and we were able to re-open the church for Matt's licensing. We now have toilet cubicles, one with an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. Above the kitchen is also some much-needed storage space currently housing everything required for the Christmas period. Shortly after, Furness and Son's completed their exlIent work on the South Transept roof so preventing further deterioration of this area. We are now wailing for the plaster work in both transept ceilings and upper walls lo dry-out before redecoration can be carried out. We are delighted lo welcome so many new faces lo the church, especially families. To facilitate work with children and young people the upper rooms have been cleared out and refurnished. The smaller with sofa's and beanbags (where youth can '¢hill'} and the other with tables chairs and storage for activities of our new Sunday children's group Oasis. Our thanks lo Abbi Savage ancl Louise Firth who masterminded this initiative and also created the excellent 'busy boxes, which I know are appreciated by parents and children alike. Our extensive church yard Can cause us a few headaches, we are so grateful to Don Savage for his tireless efforts managing the church yard for us making it a blessing for us and the community around as a place of pea¢e and to walk the dog. We are Connecting with those who value this green space through the holly contested 'dog of the month, and also Dan Savage's newly formed Friends of Sl Stephen's Churchyard. We have been blessed with a rapid growth of our congregation. We have had lo respond to this pleasing change.. everything from seNing coffee and managing Eucharist and notices and communications is being relhoughl and adapted. 11 is very pleasing that so many new members have been quick lo be involved,. augmenting the rolas so ¢apably organised by Jill and Bath. I pray that this trend continues and it will not be long before we see MO new faces on PCC and in leadership roles. In which context I take this opportunity to welcome our new PSO, Fiona Parr. We are 81s0 delighted that Abby Savage was appointed as Children and Schools Creative Co-ordinator to manage our ever growing team of volunteers for the newly founded Oasis Sunday aclivilies. Acomb parish is the largest in York and St Stephen's church is an important physical and spiritual landmark for the whole community of Acomb. It is wonderful that more and more people see St Stephen's Church as relevant and significant even if for those who only attend occasionally or for important life events. The business of a growing church and meeting the needs of our community will be greatly aided by our new admini8lralive assistant Anna Armstrong whose quiet efriciency will help us be more effective in our mission. Tim Maryell Financial Revlew The Stewardship and Cash Collection income was higher than the previous year al £45,331 12023 £42,366). Towards the end of the year, we installed a credit card machine which has proved popular. We also joined the Parish Giving S¢heme. although this wasn't formally launched until January 2025. We also received a legacy of £8,065 which has been earmarked for the garden at the Church Hall. The Freewill Offering tolalling £48,000. a reduction of £20,000 on the previous year, was paid in full, The parish continues lo 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. The PCC general account benefited in 2024 by £12,348 from the Gift Aid Scheme 12023 £11,114), without which difficulty would have arisen in meeting all expenses and agreed charitable donab'ons.
ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES REPORT YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 We agreed to continue to support charities. The total amount of money donated by the PCC in 2024 was £5,579 12023 £5,8981 of which £1.279 was from special collections 12023 £1,316) however we have reserved £1,000 from 2024 income to be paid in 2025 once we have reviewed which charities we give lo. The bank balance in the main account on 3131 December 2024 was £17.08412023 £7.658}. The Young Peoples Fund continues lo be supported by reducing numbers. The fund's balance decreased by £1,931 to £42,849 at the year-end. This fund tonlribuled £3,039 to the resources for the Oasis group which started in the year. Lellings income from the Parish Hall increased by £3.883 to £28.355. The Parish Hall cash and bank balances at the end of year increased lo £28,931. The value of investments, both general and reslricled, increased to £125,464. The restricted investments included in this figure amount to £58,687 {2023 £57,393). Only the accrued income from the investments of The Willi8m Lee Endowment Funds held by the Diocese is available for use in respect of insurance and maintenance of the fabri¢ of Sl Stephen's church. The Sl Aidan's fund was transferred into the St Stephen's fund. We utilised £38,354 of the balance towards the cost of the roof repair to the North Transept. On 31tst December 2024, £5,406 was available. The Sl Stephen's Church Fabric Fund bank balance decreased lo £64,019 due lo spending £83,607 on the roof repairs on the North Transept and the new Kitchen and Toilets at si Stephen's Church. Reserves Polley It is PCC policy lo rnainlain 8 balan on unrestricted fvnds, which equates to approximately 6 months unreslricled payments excluding the Freewill offering, lo cover emergèncy situations that may arise from lime lo lime. The balance of £46,015 on unreslricled bank and cash deposits was almost in line with thi5 policy. It is our policy lo invest our funds balances with the CBF Church of England Deposit Fund and Virgin Money Bank. Oasis Group and Children's Work We sel up the Oasis Children's group in the Summer of 2024. Sints then. the groups have grown steadily and now within the Oasis groups on a Sunday moming. there are regulady over 10 children allending, ranging from under 3 Iwilh a parent and carerl up to 14 years of age. We now offer the group each Sunday and are also in the position of being able lo offer Oasls Youth (for the secondary school age group) every week. It is hoped that in the near future it might also be possible lo split the Children's Oasis group between a pie-school and primary age group. The Bible BLtsy Boxes have been a huge success thank you to Louise Firth for setting all of these up. During last Summer the Children and Youth rooms were also revamped with new fvrniture and resources. Huge thanks to the team that helped to do this. Abigail Savage was appointed and began the role of Children and School's Creative Coordinator from 1st April 2025. vi
ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES REPORT YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 She is lookin9 forward lo beginning work in the local primary schools. Abigail has mel with Acomb Primary and is currently in discussions with them about offering a creative project for the summer term. The Oasis Groups have also worked on Creative Projects for the Christmas and Easter services. These have involved drama. dance and singing. In the futuré we hope to widen this to further Art projects and Sport projects loo. The Oasis team are currently planning the Summer Fun activities which will be offered in the Summer Holidays. Thank you lo all those that give so generously lo the Children and Youth work al Sl. Stephen's and also to everyone that helps and leads the different groups. We would not be in such a position lo offer so much without you all - we really do appreciate ill . Abigail Savage Worship 11 has been a year of exciting changes and growth in our worship music offerings. Our organist Philip Sangwine has done a great job in growing our 8.30am choral music oulpul. It has blessed our worship time. He has overseen the formation of a new choir which we hope lo grow more in the future. The hymn singing is improving as our repertoire gels more realistic and defined. Renale Sangwine has been a lolal joy in supporting Philip's ministry. They are both key people in our Thursday worship offerings which will htspefvlly develop further this year. Sam Minton has stepped up lo lead and organise our 10.30am contemporary worship band. New songs have been introduced and lols more people are involved in playing and singing. He is ably supported by the other key leader, lan Walker, on keyboard. We are slowly introducing percussion and have invested in a bass guitar. Philip Bewers and Tony Tew are doing a wonderful job with the sound system. Helen, her husband land now Jonathanl faithfully head-up the audio visuals. Aside from Sundays. Carys has returned from her sabbatical to head up a more reflective worship band. They provide soothing music for the soul al some of our Monday gatherings and have formed a new Taize group. Great job everyonel - Revd. Matt Woodcock Thursday Morning Worship in the Parish Hall The 10'.00 am Thursday Communion SeICe$ held at Acomb Parish Church Hall, are attended by 20-25 people on a regular basis. This is significant growth in numbers. The first Thursday of each month is a Mother's Union service led by the Reverend Phillip Cousins and Ann Barker. The other Thursdays are led by the Reverend Matt Woodcock. and occasionally there is a Service of the Word led by Sue Oxlade. Members of the congregation lake turns in doing intercessions, readings and serving. Phillip Sangwine is our resident pianist, and refreshments are served after each service. Baptisms Six baptisms took place at St. Stephen's in 2024 and until the date of this report. William Henry Legg 02.06,2024 Daisy Grace Carney 18.08.2024 Poppy Rose Nickson - 22.09.2024 Eleanor Mathilda Ketzer Dunk- 01.12.2024 Isaac Bayslon 27.04.2025 Luca Bayston 27.04.2025 The system for arranging baptisms now, is that an enquiry is responded lo by an initial 'chal' and the sending of a letter from the Vicar explaining our desire to welcome new members of God's family and St. Stephen's family. To this end, the family is expected to stort coming lo church.. after three visits, the process of arranging a dale, etc. can be started. Sue Oxlad• vii
ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES REPORT YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 Communlty Cholr The idea of meeting to do some soul-full singing in the church was formed with a small group of women who mel in December 2024. From that Sl Stephens Community Choir was formed, first meeting on the 8th J8nuary with 12 people. growing to an average of 25 people from a group of currently 37. The choir meets on a Wednesday evening between 7.30 and 9.00pm and is currently led by Manlon Dumville, supported by his daughter Bethany Vvheeler on the keyboards. A range of songs are included, some faith-based. with the aim of appealing to 211 in Acomb who welcome some lime to sing in a wam and welcoming environment, making St Stephens a place lo be enjoyed. Wednesday 25th June. The 'term's' singing will culminate in a performance on Llzzie Tullp, Cholr coordinator Outreach Commlttee Our very popular Craft Fair & Coffee Mornings are held on the 3rd Saturday of the month lexcepl July and December). Church members run our community café and local crafters book stalls. We welcome regulars plus new faces and there is a lovely, friendly atmosphere with lols of chal over drinks and cake plus retail therapy, supporting local crafters. The family room has baby and toddler toys and is well-used. Our Christmas event in November was very SusSfUl and the 'Prize every Time, Tombola, family game5, craft activities and Christmas treats were enjoyed by everyone. Recent additions are our parish Fair Trade stall and card machine for payments. Social Events We organized a Free Family Barn Dance last May along with Quiz Nights in June, November and April with our brilliant Quizmaster. 11 was wonderful to welcome families and friends, both from church and the local community, lo all these events and have fun together. There will be a Family Ceilidh on Saturday 21 June. Church Events - The Outreach Team organized refreshments lo welcome Rev Matt and his family after his Licensing Service and mince pies and mulled wine after the Community Carol Service. We h8ve been able lo contribute around £2,500 towards church funds over the last year. Many thanks lo the Outreach Team plus everyone who has helped, donated and supported the events. We welcome anyone who would like to join the team. A few outreach events and gatherings were also organised by Rev Matt and a little team to try and reach a different demographic and try new things. These included.. Community carols under the Christmas lights and afterwards in The Crooked Tap Christmas Lights Switch on gig al The Tap Church gig fundraiser with Steam Pigeon which raised £500 Start Course al the vicarage Jen Deamer. Chalr of Outreach Friends of St Stgphen's Churchyard and Eco Church Vvhen Sl Stephen's signed up lo 'A Ro¢ha' lo work towards an Ecochurch Bronze Award. a large part of the survey regarded the management of land and nature. In response Friends of Sl Stephen's Churchyard was launehed in October by the Eco Group. Since then, the Friends of St Stephen's Churchyard have mel monthly lo maintain the churchyard and ensure it remains both a peaceful sanctuary for the local community and a welcoming habitat for wildlife. Group Compositlon and Engagement The Friends group currently consists of 21 members, including 13 members of the church and 8 individuals from the wider community. The group has proven to be a successful blend of church members and local residents, all of whom share a passion for preserving the chur¢hyard and enhancing its role as a community asset. The diverse membership has brought valuable perspectives and skills lo the group, slrenglhening ils capacity lo make a positive impact on the churchyard's upkeep and the broader environment. Activities and Accomplishments Since October, the group has carried out a variety of tasks lo maintain and improve the churchyard. These have included.. Wlnter Maintenance Over the winter months, the group undertook several important tasks to prepare the viii
ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES REPORT YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 chur¢hyard for the colder weather and maintain its appearance. This included sweeping fallen leaves to keep paths clear and prevent slip hazards. as well as staining benches lo ensure they remain in good condition for visitors. 2. Planting In the autumn the group planted daffodil, crocus, hyacinth and scilla in the upper churchyard, which are currently providing spring colour and have attr2cled many positive comments from churchyard users. Wildflower seeds have been planted on the north side of the church in the area where scaffolding had killed off the grass. The Friends have been offered 600 daffodil bulbs by York and Ainsty Rotary Club, which will further enhance this area for next year. 3. Pruning and Horticultural Work Regular pruning of bushes and trees has been essential to keep the churchyard tidy and ensure that the growth remains manageable. This work has also encouraged healthy growth and pmvided opportunities for seasonal blooming. 4. Wildlife Initiatives One of the key focuses of the group has been promoting the churehyard as a haven for wildlife. Members put up bird boxes and bird feeders throughout the churchyard, creating safe spaces for birds and attracting a variety of species. These initiatives have helped foster a thriving ecosystem and provided a valuable resource for local wildlife, particularly during the winter months when food can be scarce. Small signs reminding visitors that the churchyard is a wildlife area and requesting that dogs be kept on leads have been installed al either end tsf the churchyard. 5. Lighting and Aesthetic Enhancements In an effort lo make the churchyard more inviting and accessible during the darker months. the group installed winter festoon lighting. This addition not only improved visibility for those visiting the churchyard but also created a warm and welcoming atmosphere. partiCLJlarly for our Community Carol Service. 6. Working In Collaboratlon with the Community Payback Team The Community Payback Team have been engaged in keeping the upper churchyard presentable, sweeping and pruning as well as clearing the ditch behind the boundary wall of the lower Ghurchyard. They are now starting to rnow and strim key areas. Future Plans and Churchyard Maintenance Strategy The group has developed a churchyard maintenance plan with assistance from a member of the grtsup who is an enlomologisl, to ensure that work is priorilised and organised effectively throughout the year and that key areas are left unmown lo promote biodiversity. Addilionalty, there are plans lo expand the group's efforts by increasing engagement with the local community through the installation of new inlerpretalion signage. These signs will provide information about the history of the churchyard, the biodiversity of the space, and the importance of preserving such natural habitats. Formalisation of the Group As the group has grown and ils activities have expanded, members have begun lo consider whether formalising th& group's stwclure would be beneficial. One of the main reasons for formalising the group would be the opportunity lo apply for funding lo support the group's ongoing work. This could include grants for additional lighting, equipment for maintenan tasks, or funding for the new inlerprelation signage. Currently, the group operates informally. bul there is a recognition that formalisalion could provide the group with additional resources, stability, and the ability lo plan for long-lerm 5UStainability. This would need further discussion within the PCC before proceeding. Conclusion The Eco Group is delighted with the success of The Friends of Sl Stephen's Churchyard, who have made significant strides in maintaining and enhancing the churchyard since ils formation. Regardless of the decision on formalising ils current slruclure, ils success in engaging the local Community, maintaining the churchyard, and promoting environmental awareness should be recognised and celebrated as a valuable asset to the local area. As part of its commitment to ix
ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES REPORT YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 the 'A Rocha, Ecochurch initiative, the Eco Group will also be meeting separately in due course to discuss other aspects of the ehurch's environmental impact, including worship and teaching, buildings and energy use, community engagement and lifestyle with a view to achieving an Eco Church Bronze Award. Dan Savage Acomb Parish Hall During 2024. the Church Hall continued to be well used by both the local community and for Church based events and outreach. This has resulted in an income of £28,600 and an overall surplus for the year of just less than £9,700. Although we lost two long established regular booklngs during the year, this income has been more than recouped by a big increase in one off bookings, especially children's birthday parties and family celebrations. Although a direct payment was not made to the PCC this year. the hall has been self-sufficient in managing its own expenses. A new water heater was installed al a cost of £2.200 and later in the year we had CCTV installed al a cost of £1,300 as part of an ongoing effort to improve safety for all people using the site. Moving fomard into 2025, bookings are very buoyant and one of our priorities as part of our safeguarding programme is to gel a safer door entry and exil system installed during the year. Val Atkinson Prayer Thursday Momlng Prayer meetlng A small group meet on a Thursday morning at 7am for half an hour to pray as the Lord leads us. There number varies between 3 and 6 members of the church. bul anyone is welcome lo join us. We meet in The Ellis Room in the Parish Hall. We start the meeting by reading a psalm together 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 and The Lord's Prayer. Prayer ernail chaln We have a prayer email chain for any church member who would like to receive it. This is circulated on an ad hoc basis by Nigel Atkinson when someone sends a request for prayer. Please contact Nigel if you would like to be added to the chain. Praygr Mlnlstry We offer prayer ministry at each 10.30 service. if it is a communion setvice then il lakes place during communion otherwise it happens after the service has finished. We also offer prayer ministry al the 8.30 servi¢e once or twice a month during communion. Nigel Atklnson Parish Safeguarding Report In recent years the Church Warden has also been the Parish Safeguarding Offi¢er. This has never been a satisfactory arrangement. With the growih of work with children and a greatly increased congregation, il is now essential that the Safeguarding at si Stephen's Church is properly overseen by a volunteer with that sole task. l am therefore delighted to report that Fiona Parr has volunteered lo be our Safeguarding Officer. She has undertaken the extensive training required by the Church of England and the Diocese of York and officially started as PSO in March 2025. 1 know that she will receive support and cooperation from everyone. PCC Secretarigs Report The Parochial Church Council met on g occasions during 2024.. January, 10th March, 15th April, 261h May, 13 June. 11thJuly, 5th September 3rd October and 28th November. With 3 in 2025, IThis equates to 9 meetings tseeen the APCMS of 12th May 2024 and 12th May 2025 - 261h May,13th June. 11th July, 51h September 3rd October and 28th November 2024, 91h January, 13th February and 3rd April 2025. Many items were discussed al these meetings including
ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES REPORT YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 reports from all the committees, looking after the fabric and running of the church buildings. the sale of Sl Aidan's Churoh building. The Finance, Outreach, Staffing, and Propety had meetings beeen PCC meetings, but less frequently in order lo make recommendations to the Council. The staffing committee mel a5 required, to specifically deal with any staffing matters. The Standing Committee has also communicated by email and in person in respect of any urgent matters. A folder of PCC minutes is available lo view, The Council received and discussed regular pOrtS 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 whi¢h Mission5 and Charities should receive donations from Council funds were accepted. The Parish agreed that ils freewill offering to the Diocese in 2025 to assist the Diocese in ils mission and ministry financial requirements would be £52,000. Anne Barker Squeals on Wheels Baby and Toddler Group We are a community toddler group and aim to build latIOnShipS with families in a safe and secure environment. We meet every Tuesday morning during lerm-b'me and welcome parent5, grandparents and carers with children from babies 10 4 years olds from 9am 10 11am in the Parish Hall. We welcome beeen 17 and 23 children per session. Our volunteer staff are Maria and Phil Bewers. Clare Bewers, Nigel Atkinson, Jennifer Keenan. Claire Marvell, Maggie McDonald, Jen Deamer, Carys Tew and Jo Shaw. We have various play activities such as construction toys, car garages. home corner with cooker. a book area with floor cushions, playdough, jigsaws, physical play with a slide, trampoline, rocking boat, and balancing blocks, sil and ride toys and small world play. We also provide a themed craft area with a relevant story each week. We have snack time when the children sit together lo enjoy their snack which consists of cul up fruit for the children and a hol drink and biscuits for the adults. We are looking forward lo being able to Ljse the new garden area al the side of the hall. Jen Deamer Men's Group The men's group coffee and cake mornings are held on the first Tuesday of every month, allernaling between Acomb library and the Bluebird Bakery. We meet al 11'.00 and all men are welcome lo attend. There are usually about half a dozen or so who attend on a regular basis. Topics of conversation vary b¢een holidays, general health, past experiences, families, or just whatever . Vvhen the weather improves, we'll start the pub evenings again. These are held on the third Wednesday of eaoh month, and are afways at a local pub, meeting from 7..30 pm onwards. Attendance varies from beeen five to ten of us. lan Sangster Missions Partners It was decided to not have a special group meeting, but to pray regularfy for the missionaries we support (Anna and Chri5 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). Sat-7 SAT-7, the Christian satellite television broadcaster. beams programmes across the Middle East and North Africa 2417 in Arabic, Turkish and Farsi {Persianl. The programme5. including childrens, programmes, are produced and hosted by Christians in the region lo encourage Christians and lo overcome ignorance and prejudice among members of the majority religion. SAT-7 has been among the mission agencies with which Acomb parish has had links for xi
ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES REPORT YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 several years. A few members of St Stephen's are regular supporters of SAT-7, others have used the special prayer guides produced from time to time. In Lent 2024 many church members bought the beautifully produced £5 undated paperback entitled '40 days of Prayer for the Middle East, Iwhich is still available), while in Advent the fifteen free copies of 'A is for Advent.. an A-Z of Christmas in the Middle East, were quickly snapped up, and copies of a revised edition a already ordered for the whole church for Advent 20251 1,11 gladly give more informatign about SAT-7 to anyone interested. Andrgw Balley Fair Trade We are a Fair-Trade church. We support the FaIr World shop in Gillygate, where Charlie and Moira work tirelessly to ensure that producer groups in Africa, Asia and Latin America can support a more susl6inable living in their communities and inCaSe their health care and education. To this end, at Si stephen's we run a Fair-Trade stall each month al the Craft and Coffee sessions in the Parish Hall. Property Report St Stephens Work on the North Transept roof has been completed. The plaster in the upper walls of both transepts is being allowed to dry prior to redecoration. The upper rooms have been cleared and refurnished., the larger for groups involving younger children, the smaller as a youth room. The loft above the kitchen and toilet area (Greated when that was renovated last year) ha5 been boarded out and is now storing our resources for Christmas. Thi5 area is easily accessible through the loft hatch using the installed loft ladder. The Vestry has been decluttered allowing furniture lo be moved from the chancel whi¢h has enabled greater flexibility for worship and created a sanctuary area for quiet prayer after the service. st Aldans A 'heads of terms, conlra¢l has been agreed for the sale of St Aidans building and land lo be sold to the Salvation Army. 36 Fellbrook The current tenants, a Ukrainian refugee family have remained in the propety for a second successive year, paying a much-reduced rent of £ 875.00 per month. The propety has been well looked after and maintained so remedial works and propety expenses have been relaliveSy minor for the year. TIM Marvol and Val Atkinson Contlnulng Care for St Aidan's Church, Rldgeway. We have made great progress on the sale of Sl Aidan's. We will keep you updated as and when we can. Deanery Synod The minutes of the first Deanery Synod meeting of 2024, al which St. Stephen's was not represented. report an Update on Living Christ's Story by Sam Nichol, who is leading this Diocesan initiative. Plans were in place lo continue lo initiate Deanery participation. Al the May meeting, the main topic was the challenges involved in delivering Living Christ's Story, bearing in mind the five points of mission (Tell, Teach, Tend, Transform and Treasure) and how this will work in our different areas of the deanery. Al the October meeting, Jan Grey, the Generous Giving Advisor, was present and she introduced Viv Cooling and Peter Phillips who gave a presentation 'Generous Giving in the Diocese of York"
ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL TRUSTEES REPORT YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 Mothers Union Report Vlthen our member numbers dwindled after the Covid pandemic il was decided that we would drop our monthly meetings and that we would increase our fellowship during our monthly Mothers Union Corporate Communion services on the first Thursday of each Month. So. beeen the months of October and April we provide a shared lunch of homemade vegetable soup with bread rolls along with hol drinks and biscuits This has become very popular with all those who attend the service, members and non-members. Take away mugs of soup have been provided for those who want lo lake theirs home. Between May and September scones with jam and cream, and cheese scones and cream cheese are provided, We continue lo be blessed by Rev Philip Cousins as he leads the monthly Mothers Union Communion, and this service is well attended with Mothers union members from other parishes also joining our service. Anne Barker Disclpleship Weekly Tuesday Evening Hornegroup The meetings were diseontinued on 71h January as it was felt the group had run its course and participants had different expectations from a horne group. Paul Deamer Tuesday Fortnightly Home9roup Our home group meets fortnighlly on a Tuesday evening except for in the major school holidays. The group has 5 faithful, long-term members-_we lost a dear member about a year ago when he died-_and is still missed. We study seriplure, share thoughts, listen to each other and pray together. We have a heart for listening to God. The fellowship from the group is a prayerful and loving support. Susan Errldge Fortnightly Thursday evening Hom8 Group 2024 was the second year of this group, which has been meeting al 7.30 in the lovely living room of one of our members. In the spring 'term' we used notes prepared by the Bible Society to go with a series of 15 minute films broadcast on BBC1 during Holy Week in the year 2000 entitled 'Tales from the Madhouse,. Each film is a moving, imaginary monologue by a character from the Gospels who have become mentally disturbed as 8 result of missing an opportunity to respond to Jesus. Very Ihoughl-provoking. We had several 'one-off meetings during the Summer and a very inlÈresling outing lo the Bradford Faith Trail. In the autumn, on the basis of our appreciation of the Bible Society's 'The Bible Course, in 2023, we studied 'lhe Romans Course,, which look us through this important Letter of Paul to the Christians in Rome, with the similar pallern of videos lfilmecl in Romel and discussion. The Romans Course Inow available for other groups) was challenging, but worthwhile. 11 took u5 to Christmas. when our last meeting was a pleasant social gathering. One of our members sadly couldn't attend because of ill-heallh. another has taken a 'break'; bul we have welcomed three new members. Andrew Bailey
ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL I r8port to the trust8es on my exarnination of the financi81 staternents of Acomb Parochial Church Council Ithtr charity) for the year ended 31 December 2024. Resp(trnslbllltles and ba61s of report As the trustees of th8 charity you are responsible for the preparation of the finanrial statem8nts in accordanc8 wilh the r8quiremenls ol the Charities A¢1 2011. l port in respect of my examination ol the charity's financial stat8m8nts carried out under section 145 of the Charilies Act 2011. In rryIng out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Cornmission undèrsèction 14515llbl ol th8 Charibe$A¢t 2011. Independent •xamln8rfs &tat¢ment I have complel6d my examination. I confirm that no matters have com8 to my attentlon In Connection wth the examination giving me cause to believe that in any mat8rial respect.. accounting records W8 not kept in respe ol the charity as requlred by sedon 130 of the Charities Act 2011. th8 financlal stalarnants do not accord with those records,. or I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection wh the examination to which attention should be drawn in thi$ port in ord8r to enable a proper undersl$nding of the financial Statements to be reached. Judith Summerf181d BA FCA Chartered Accountant 5 Bowyers C1058 Copmanthorpe York Y023 3XW Dated.. 12 May 2025
ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL STATEMENT OF FINANCIALACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Unrèslricted Deslgnated R¢strl¢ted Endowment funds funds funds funds general Total 2024 Total 2023 Notes Donations and legacies Charitable activities Inveslments 73,111 42.935 2,293 6,346 13,739 93,196 42.935 13.803 80.832 43,390 16,639 6,963 4,347 Total In¢ome 118.339 6,346 20.702 4.347 149,734 140,861 Charitable activities 99,510 99,492 38.354 237.356 229,954 Net gain5 on inveslments 10 973 50,000 1,295 52,268 6,063 Nèt movement In funds 19,802 56.346 (77,4951 134,0071 135,3541 183,0301 Fund balances at 1 January 2024 93,556 2,160,832 240,287 88.532 2,583,207 2.666,238 Fund balance$ at 31 Dec8mbo1 2024 113.358 2,217.178 162,792 54,525 2.547,853 2,583.208 The ststemenl of financial a¢livlUts Includes all galns and 1055es CognIsed in the year. The statern8nt of financial activities indud6s all gains and losses recognised Sn th8 year. Ml Income and expendilure derfve from continu5ng adivities.
ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS A T 31 DECEMBER 2024 2024 2023 Notes Fix¢d as50t8 Tangible a55ets Inveslmants 12 13 2.207.566 174,582 2.157,836 172,315 2,382,148 2,330,151 Curr•nt assets Cash at bank and in hand 166,720 253,082 Cr8ditors: amounts falllng du8 Withln one year 15 11,0151 1251 Net current assets 165,705 253.057 Totsl a558t518s$ currènt Ilabllltles 2,547,853 2,583.208 Capital funds General endowment funds Incorn8 funds Reslri¢led funds Designated fun¢J5 General unrestricted fvnds 17 54,525 88.532 16 162.792 2,217.178 113,358 240,287 2.160,833 93.556 2.547,853 2.583,208 The accounts were approvèd by the Trustees on 3 April 2025 Mr T MatVo11
ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Accountlng poll¢les Charlty Infomiation Aeomb Parochial Church Council 15 a ¢orporate body estsblished by the Church of England. 1.1 Aeeovnting convention The financial stslements for 2024 have been prepared in ac¢ordanc8 with the Church Accounting Regulatlon5 2006 using the receipts and payrnents basi$. The financial stslernents have departed fiorn the Charltie5 (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the exlent required to provide a tru8 and fair view. This departura has involved following the Stat8rnent of Recommended Praclice for charities applying FRS 102 rath8r than the version of the Statgment of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Règulations but which has since been wthdrawn. The financial statements are pr8pared in stgrling, which is the functional oJrrèn¢y of the charity. Monetary amounls in Ih&se financSal stat8ments a rounded to the nearest £. The financial statements have been pr8P8red under the hi$lori¢al cost convention. The principal aGGounting policies adopted are set out below. 1.2 Golng concern At the time ol approving the finan¢ial slalem8nts. the trustees have a rea50nablo expèctation that the charity has adequate resource5 to continue In operational existenc8 for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continug to adopt th8 going concem b83is of accounting in pparing the finanaal stal8ments. 1.3 Charltable funds Unrestrictad funds are available for u58 at the dlscrelion of the trustees in furtherance of thelr Gharitab18 objeclives. Th8 unreslrlcled fund is avallable for use at the discretion ol the church in furtherance of Its charitable objeclives. Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditurè irnp05ed by the donor. or conlalnecl in the tems of the granL Endowment fvnds arg subject to 5pe¢ific conditions by donors that the pital must be maintslned by the charity. 1.4 Income ncorne is recogn15ed when Ihe charity is18g8lly entmed io it after any perfomianca ¢onditFons have bean mel, the amounts can be measured reliably, and ft Is probable that Income will be received. Cash donations a recogni58d on receipt. other donations are recognised once the charity has been nor19d of tho donation, unless perforrnan conditions require deferral of the amount. Incorne tax recoverable in relation to donations received under GiftAd gr deeds of covenant is r¢cognlsed at the time the dalm15 mad8. Legacies ar8 recognLsed on r8C8lPt or otherwise if th8 charity has been notified of an Impending dtstribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expect8d. If the amount 15 not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asseL
ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Ac¢gunting pollcle¥ IContlnu¢d 1.5 Expendltura Expenditure is racognised once there is 8 legal or construclive obllgallon to transfer economic benefit to IhSrd party, il is probabl6 that a transfer of economlc benefiis will be r8quired in s6tUernent, and thè amount of the obligation can be MeaSud r8liably. Expenditur8 Is classified by activity. The costs of each activty are made up of the lotsl of dIrt costs and shar8d costs. including support Costs Involv6d in undertaking each aclivily. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated direcuy to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributsble to a Single 8clivity are apportioned between those actIvIt9 on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs 8re allocated on the basis of tSrn8 sp8nt, and depreallon charges are allocated on the portion of the assets use. Resources expended are recognlsed in the period in which they are Incurred and 1ndude attributsble VAT which cannot be recovered. They ar8 allocated to the particular activity lo whlch they relate. Governance costs present direct expendllure on the governance of the Ghurch, includlng the produclion and indepandenl ssruliny of these finan¢i31 stat8ments. As most of the managern8nt and acllvity of th8 churGh is carried out by volunteers. this intangible cost is not Includ¢d in the financial 5tatsments as this voluntary contribution to the life of th9 church is incalculable. 1.6 Tanglble fixed a$$o1$ Tangible fixed a55els ¢051ing more than £500 are c8pilalised and inibally mea$ur8d at cost and SUbSuen1IY measured 8t cost or valuation, net of dèpreciation and any impairment Ioss85. Tangible fixed assets ara 5t8ted at Cost or valuation less d8preciation. Dèpreciation is provid$d at rates calcu18ted ¢0 wrlle off the cost les$ eslirnat8d residual value of each asset over its expected Usef Iwe. as follows. Freeholrj property Equlpment 15% reduclng balance The gain or10ss arising on th& disposal of 8n asset15 deternin8d as the difference botsveen the sa18 proceeds and the carrySng value of the asset, and 1$ recognised in th8 ststement ol fina818¢11V1II8s. 1.7 Flxed a558t Inveslments Fixed asset inve51rnents are 1nltla1 measured at tran5actlon price excluding tr8n8actlon costs. and are subsequently measured at fair value 8t each reporting date. Changes In fair value are recogni5ed in net ino)m6llexpenditurel lor th6 year. Transaction ¢¢$18 are expensed as incurred. 1.8 Impalrment of flxed a558ts At each r8POrting end dat&. the charlty r8VleWS the carying arnounts of Its tangible assets to delem)ine whether there i5 any indi¢alion that those assets have suff8r6d an irnpairment 1055. If any such Indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is eslirnated in order to determine the extent of the impairm8nl loss lif any). 1.9 cash and cash 8qulvalgnts Cash and cash equivalents indude cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, oth8r short-term IlquSd Investments with original maturities of three monlhs or 185s. and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown wilhin borrowings in current liabilities.
ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Accounung pollcl8S IContlnu•dl Ba$1¢ financl81 assets Basic financial assets. which include debtors and cash and bank balances, arè Inits'ally measured at tran8aclion pri including transaction co$15 and are subsequenuy carried at amortised cost Using the effectiv8 interest method unles5 the arrangement con$litute5 a financing transaction. wherg the transaction is maasured at the present value of the future receipts discounted al a market rate of inte$t. Finanal assets classified as receivable within ont3 year are not amtrrtlsed. Baslr financ/81 Ilablliti85 Basic finanty£l liabilities. Including creditors and bank loans are initially rets)gnised at transaction price unle55 the arrangement constilules a finan¢ing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the pSeri1 value of the futur8 payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Flnanoal liabilits.es da55ifi8d as payable within one year are not amortised. Debt instruments ar8 subsequently earried at amortlsed cost, uslng the effective inter85t rat8 melhod. Trade crèditors ar8 oblSgations to pay for goods or servlces that have been aequired in the ordinay wurse of operations from suppll6rs. Amount$ payable arè classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. 11 not. they are presented as non-currenl liabllltles. Trade creditors are recognisad initially at transaction prie8 and subsequenuy measured at amortised cost using th8 8ffective interest mathod. D8recognition of financi81 llabllld85 Financial liabilities are derecogni8ed when the ¢harTtys contractual obligations explre or are discharged tsr Canlled. 1.10 Employee bgneflts Th8 ¢o$t of any unused holKJay entittement is regnIsed in th8 P8ri0¢J In whleh the employèe's services are received. T8rminalion benefits a r&cognised immediately as an expense whgn the charity is demonstrably comrnitttsd to teiminate the employrnent ol an employee or to provide tgrminalion b8n8fi1s. 1.11 Taxatlon The church 18 an except&d charity within the meaning of the Taxe5 Acts. Accordlngly it is potentlally exempt frorn tsxalion In respect of Income and capital gains received to the extent that such inrne or gain5 are applied to ex¢lu51V81y charitable purposes. No proVisOn for taxation has been made in these financiql 5talements.
ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Donatlon$ and legacles Unrestrlct8d Deslgnated Reslrlcted fund5 funds funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Planned giving Donations and legacies Gift aid tax 11[ Other income 42,362 18.321 12,349 79 1,390 590 203 11,556 43,752 24,007 13,802 11,635 48.172 4,358 13,272 15,030 5,096 1,250 73.111 6.346 13,739 93,196 80,832 For the year ended 31 Decembor 2023 55,984 24.868 80,832 Donations and legacles Legacies Donations 8,066 10,255 8.066 15,941 5,098 590 4,358 18,321 5,096 590 24.007 4,358 charltabla actlvltle$ 2024 2023 Service lees Letlings R8nt Special 8ffortS Sale of As5èts- StAidan's 2.141 28,356 9,700 2,308 430 3.155 24,473 10.751 3,741 1,270 42,935 43.390 Analy515 by fund Unrestriclsd funds 42.935 For the year ended 31 D•cember 2023 UnrestrCted funds Restricted funds 41,530 1,860 43.390
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ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Charitsble actlvltl8$ 2024 2023 Staff costs D8pr8ciation and impalrm8nt Acomb Parish ChuTch H811 expenses Church running expense5 Church yard expen5e5 Bank charg8S Freewill offering Parish expenses Donations to charities Church rn8jor repairs Church maintenanca Profossional f?&s Gifts Clergy exp8nse$ Clergy housing Rental property expenses 6.182 1,120 15,416 10,296 995 301 48,000 8.408 5.579 132,672 2,503 697 382 708 1141 3.641 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 11.201 236,886 229,504 Share of governance costs (see noto 61 470 450 237,356 229,954 Analysls by fund Unreslricled funds Restricted fksnds Endowment funds- general 99.510 99,492 38.354 237,356 For the year •nd8d 31 Decemb•r 2023 Unrestricted funds Designated funds Restricled funds Endowment lunds- general 160,826 370 32,090 36,668 229,954
ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Support costs Support Governanco costs costs 2024 2023 Costs of independent examination 470 470 450 470 470 450 Analys bettveen Charitable aclivili8s 470 470 450 Not movement In funds 2024 2023 The nel movernent in funds Is stated after charglngllcreditingl.. Fees payable for the independent examinatSon of the charity's financial st81ements Depreoalion of owned tangibl8 fixed assets Loss on disposal of tsnglble fixed assets 470 740 450 147 Tru$t8es Non8 of the trustee5 lor any persons connected vlth them) rec¢ived any remuneration or benefits from the charity durfng the ygar. Employe•5 The average rnonlhly number of employees durlng the year was.. 2024 Numbèr 2023 Number Employment Costs 2024 2023 Wages and salaries 6,182 15.932 There were no employee5 whose annual remuneration wa8 rnore than £60,000. 10-
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ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 11 Taxotlon The chaFtty is exempt from taxation on Its actiwties because all its in¢orn8 is applied for charitable purp05e$. 12 Tanglblè fixed o$$ets Froohold proporty Equlpmont Total Cost At 1 January 2024 Additions Disposals Revaluation 2,157,000 6,314 2.163,314 850 850 14.3451 14.3451 50.000 50.000 At 310ecernber 2024 2,207,000 2,819 2,209.819 D8preclatlon and lrnpalrnient Al 1 January 2024 D8pre¢iation Charg in th& year Elimlnated in resped of disposals 5,478 740 13,9651 5,478 740 13,9651 At 31 December 2024 2.253 2.253 Carrylng amount At 31 DtrMber 2024 2,207,000 566 2.207,566 At 31 December 2023 2,157,000 836 2.157,836 13 Fixed 85Set Investments Llsted Unllsted Inve$tment$ Investm8nts Total Cost or valuatlon At 1 January 2024 Valuation changes 167.315 2,267 5,000 172,315 2.267 At 31 Decembar 2024 169.582 5,000 174,582 Carrylng amount Al 31 December 2024 169,582 5.000 174.582 At 31 December 2023 167,315 5.000 172.315 14 Flnanclal Instruments 2024 2023 Carrylng amount of financial assets Equity instruments measured at cost less impairment 174,582 172,315 12
ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 IContÈnuedl 2023 14 Flnanclal Instruments 2024 Carrying amount of financlal Ilabllltl•s Measured al amortised cost 1,015 25 15 Cr•dltors: amounts falling du• wlthin one year 2024 2023 Trade cr8dllors 1.015 25 16 Restrlcted funds Th6 restricted funds of the charity comprise the un&xpended balances of donations and grants h8ld on trust subject to specific condition5 by donors as to how they may be used. At 1 January 2024 Incomlng resources Resoure8S oxpendad Galns and 105ses At31 D•¢•mb*r 2024 Youno Peoples fund st Stephen's FabAc fund Angel Tree fund Contribution to Adtnlnislralor 40.948 199,091 248 1,621 18,002 490 588 13.5531 195.6801 12581 39,016 122,708 480 588 1,295 240.287 20.702 199,4921 1.295 162,792 Pr•vlc•u$ year.. At 1 January 2023 Incomlng resources Resource$ expended Galns and Ioss8¥ At31 December 2023 Young People's fund St Steph&n'$ Fabric fund st Aidan's Fabric fund AV Sound sy$lem Gifts Ang61 Tre8 fund Di0Se ol Liv8rpool fund Contribution to R Garfand Costs 43,372 192,280 1,856 500 1.530 20.266 35 13.9541 114,6591 11.8911 15001 11,8601 12111 11351 18,8801 40.948 199,091 1,204 1,860 311 148 135 412 248 8,468 238,703 32.469 32,090 1.205 240,287 13
ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 17 Endowm¢nt funds The movem8nts in endowmant funds during the yaarwere as follows.. At 1 January 2024 Incomln9 R•$ourc8S r•sourcos expended Tran$f•rs At31 Dec•mber 2024 Permanant 8ndowmÈnts York St Stephen- William Lee Bèquest York StAidan- Wllllam Leè B8qu&sI 19.647 29,471 49.118 29,471 129.4711 Expendablo •ndowments York Sl Stephen William Lee Bequest York StAidan- William Lee Bèqu8$t 16.893 4,347 129.3541 13.521 5,407 22.521 19,0001 113.5211 88,532 4,347 138,3541 54.525 Provious year: At 1 January 2023 Incomln9 Re$tsurco$ resources •xpèndèd Tran$fors At31 Dèeember 2023 Permanent endowmènts York St Stephen- Willian) Lee Bequest York StAidan- William Lee Bequest 19,647 19.647 29,471 29,471 Expendabl8 endowments York St Stephen - William Lee Bequest York StAidan- William L8e 8U$t 44.699 3,279 131,0851 16,893 23.885 4,219 15,5831 22,521 117,702 7,498 136.6681 88.532 The Sl Aldan endtswment was wrnbined with the St stephen endowment dudng the year. 14-
ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 18 Analysls of n•t assets bglween funds Unrestricted Dg919nated fund5 funds Restr4Cted Endowment fund5 funds Totsl 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 At 31 December 2024.. Tangiblg assets Irivestments Current assetsllliabilitie51 566 66,776 46,016 2,207,000 2,207.586 174,582 165,705 58.688 104,104 49,118 5.407 10,178 113.358 2,217,178 162.792 54,525 2.547.853 Unrestricted De$lgnatod funds funds R05trlct8d Endowment lund$ funds Total 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 At 31 Decembèr 2023- Tangibl8 assets Inv88tments Curr8nt as5etsllliabilitiesl 836 65.804 26,916 2.157,000 2,157,836 172,315 253.057 57.393 182.894 49.118 39,414 3,833 93.556 2,160,833 240287 88.532 2,583.208 19 Deslgnated fund8 The unreslritled funds of the charity comprise the unexp8nd6d balances of donations and granis which 8r not subject to specific conditions by donor5 and grantors as to how they may be u58d. These include d85ignatèd funds which have bg8n set aside out ol unrestricted funds by the trustees for speryfic purposès. Movement In fund5 Incomlng Balance at rtsvurces1 January 2024 Movement In funds In¢omlng Balance at r4sourc•s 31 D•t•mbgr 2024 B*lance at l January 2023 Property fund Young People's fund Contribution to Admlni8tralor fund Flowerfund 2.157,000 3.833 50,000 2.207,000 3,833 8.250 95 6,250 95 2.160,833 50,000 6,345 2.217.178 15-