ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Charlty Reglstratlon No. 1130667

ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
CONTENTS
Pag•
Trustees report
Independent exarninerfs report
Statement ol financial activities
Stalem8nt of as5els and liabilities
Not85 b the a￿ount$
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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)

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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 chU￿h
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
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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
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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 a￿ayS 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 servI￿S 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
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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 ex￿lIent 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),
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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.
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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 Se￿ICe$ 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•
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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 Su￿sSfUl
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
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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
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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 tse￿een 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,
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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 be￿een 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 be￿een 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 be￿een 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
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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 FaI￿r 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 inC￿aSe 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
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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.
be￿een 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$A¢t 2011.
Independent •xamln8rfs &tat¢ment
I have complel6d my examination. I confirm that no matters have com8 to my attentlon In Connection wth the
examination giving me cause to believe that in any mat8rial respect..
accounting records W8￿ not kept in respe￿ ol the charity as requlred by sedon 130 of the Charities Act
2011.
th8 financlal stalarnants do not accord with those records,. or
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection w￿h the examination to which
attention should be drawn in thi$ ￿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 p￿paring 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 no￿r19d
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 MeaSu￿d r8liably.
Expenditur8 Is classified by activity. The costs of each activty are made up of the lotsl of dIr￿t 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 actIvIt￿9 on a basis
consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs 8re allocated on the basis of tSrn8 sp8nt, and
depre￿allon 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$ur8d at cost and SUbS￿uen1IY
measured 8t cost or valuation, net of dèpreciation and any impairment Ioss85.
Tangible fixed assets ara 5t8ted at Cost or valuation less d8preciation. Dèpreciation is provid$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 fina￿￿818¢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￿$t. Finan￿al assets
classified as receivable within ont3 year are not amtrrtlsed.
Baslr financ/81 Ilablliti85
Basic finanty£l liabilities. Including creditors and bank loans are initially rets)gnised at transaction price unle55
the arrangement constilules a finan¢ing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the p￿Seri1
value of the futur8 payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Flnanoal liabilits.es da55ifi8d as payable
within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments ar8 subsequently earried at amortlsed cost, uslng the effective inter85t rat8 melhod.
Trade crèditors ar8 oblSgations to pay for goods or servlces that have been aequired in the ordinay wurse of
operations from suppll6rs. Amount$ 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
Can￿lled.
1.10 Employee bgneflts
Th8 ¢o$t of any unused holKJay entittement is re￿gnIsed 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 in￿rne or gain5 are
applied to ex¢lu51V81y charitable purposes. No proVis￿On 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
Unrestr￿Cted 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$t8es
Non8 of the trustee5 lor any persons connected vlth them) rec¢ived any remuneration or benefits from the
charity durfng the ygar.
Employe•5
The average rnonlhly number of employees durlng the year was..
2024
Numbèr
2023
Number
Employment Costs
2024
2023
Wages and salaries
6,182
15.932
There were no employee5 whose annual remuneration wa8 rnore than £60,000.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
11 Taxotlon
The chaFtty is exempt from taxation on Its actiwties because all its in¢orn8 is applied for charitable purp05e$.
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 Dtr￿Mber 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
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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$lem
Gifts
Ang61 Tre8 fund
Di0￿Se ol Liv8rpool fund
Contribution to R Garfand Costs
43,372
192,280
1,856
500
1.530
20.266
35
13.9541
114,6591
11.8911
15001
11,8601
12111
11351
18,8801
40.948
199,091
1,204
1,860
311
148
135
412
248
8,468
238,703
32.469
32,090
1.205
240,287
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ACOMB PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
17 Endowm¢nt funds
The movem8nts in endowmant funds during the yaarwere as follows..
At 1 January
2024
Incomln9 R•$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$fors
At31
Dèeember
2023
Permanent endowmènts
York St Stephen- Willian) Lee
Bequest
York StAidan- William Lee
Bequest
19,647
19.647
29,471
29,471
Expendabl8 endowments
York St Stephen - William Lee
Bequest
York StAidan- William L8e
8￿U￿$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.
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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
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