ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
For the year ended 31 December 2023
INCUMBENT: The Revd. D2niel Miles
Bank: Yorkshire Bank
Examiner. Examined by Margaret Tetty
BACKGROUND:
SL James Church M2nston has the responsibility of co-operating with the Incumbent,
In promoting, in the Ecclesiastical parish, the whole mi55ion of the Church- pastorally,
evangelistically, socially, and ecumenically.
MEMBERSHIP:
Membership of the PCC are either ex officio or elected by the annual parochial church
meeting in accordance with the Church Representation Rule.
During the year, the following served as members of the PCC.
The Incumbent:
Licensed Lay Ministers
Church Warden$:
The representative on the
Deanery Synod,
The Revd. Daniel Miles
Mrs Lis2 Mahoney, Canon Ann Hemsworth PTO
Mrs Irene Parker, Mrs Leanne Packman
Mrs. Lisa Mahoney, Canon Ann Hemsworth, Miss
Lindsey Sharp.
The elected members were:
Barbara Dunkley, Yvonne Galley, Gillian Harrison, Ann Hemsworth. Irene Hutchinson,
Elizabeth Loveday, Lisa Mahoney, lain Packman, Leanne Packman, Irene Parker, Bryan Robert5,
Martyn Sharp (resigned), Lindsey Sharp, Graham Taylor, Susan Wanty and Helen Wright.
STANDING COMMITTEE AND COMMITTEE STRUCTURE:
The Standing Committee is the only committee required by law. It has power to transact the
business of the PCC between its meetings subject to any directions given by the Council. In
addition to the business of the Standing Committee, work between PCCS has also been
undercaken by sub committeeslworking groups, again under the direction of the Council.
CHURCH ATTENDANCE for Worship as reported for the 2023 Nation21 Statistics for
Mission was-
CHURCH MEMBERSHIPIA TTENDANCE.
There are 94 p2rishioners on the Church Elector21 Roll, of whom 28 are not resident within
the parish.
During the period Jan-Dec 2023 we had seventeen children and three adult5 bapt15ed. We
prepared four Junior and one adult Candidate from our own Parish for Confirmation. Three
young people were prepared for and admitted to first communion.
Other OCCASIONAL OFFICES I PASTORAL SERVICES four Weddings and 18 Funerals
were conducted.
CHURCH AThENDANCE for Worship.
This is o figure annuolty reported vla the 'NotNonol Statistics for Mission. systems.
The figures we were able to submit from Manston showed that in the"October Count". Over
the month we saw an attendance of 1327 individua15. The usual Sunday attendance average
is 53 adults and 7 children.
The worshipping community is made up of 120 people (93 adults and 27 children).
Easter attenders 116 and Christmas attenders 647.
REVIEW OF THE YEAR:
PCC SECRETARY
There have been seven PCC meetings since the last report.
AII PCC meetings open with prayer, each meeting agend2 must include finance and
safegu2rding. The first meeting following the Annual Pirochi21 Church Meeting (APCM) has
a short agenda, usually just to appoint Officers. groupslcommittees, the leaders, Ind members.
In 2023 Daniel was appointed Chair, Irene Parker Vice Chair, Ann Hemsworth Secretary, lain
Packman Treasurer, Graham Taylor Electoral Roll Officer and Barbara Dunkley Safeguarding
Officer, The Church Wardens. Leanne Packman, and Irene Parker are a150 established in their
role.
Leanne Owen was co-opted to the PCC so that she could be consulted in her
Professional Capacity regarding buildings. In addition, it was also agreed that PCC meetings
would transfer from Tuesday to Wednesday, as the Scouts use every room in the hall on a
Tuesday. During the year the decision was made for PCC to transfer to the Parish Office.
This is a public meeting, and anyone is welcome, even though non-members may be asked to
retire if a confidential matter needs to be discussed.
At the second meeting of the year, Barbara was able to explain fully the requirements from
the Diocese that each member must fulfil, in addition to clear DBS status, various trainings
are required especially basic safeguarding and domestic abuse.
The guidelines from the
Diocese are constantly changing. 2nd we are grateful to Barbara that she ensures everyone is
awire of the needs and ensures that each member fulfils them. As 3 parish we are over 80/.
up to dite with the requirements. safeguarding is a compulsory requirement for each of us in
the congregation and especially for anyone holding any post of responsibility and we are
grateful that Barbara's conscientiousness ensures we meet all requirements.
lain continues to ensure that financial circumstances are always up to date and for each PCC
meeting he prepares and circulate5 a Summary of the income and expenditure.
Whi15t we
are seeing a slight increase in income, it still does not meet the essential expenditure, especially
a5 we have been "encouraged" by the Diocese to increase our share contribution. At the
end of 2023 we were able to make up our yearly contribution to 8010 and for 2024 we have
committed to sending sufficient monies each month to ensure 80Yo and we hope that we shall
be able to add to that sum at the end of the calendar year. The share for 2024 is in excess of
£51,000.00.
Early in the ministry of Daniel, he, Lisa Mahoney, and Yvonne Galley attended a Leading Your
Church into Growth conference {LYCIG}. This is a nation21 conference held several times a
year when 211 delegates hear about different ways of encouraging Church Growth, perhaps
ch2nges in seices, times of services, addition21 opportunities for people to learn more about
Jesus and other different times when people m2y come together to meet new people, to
experience church services or church meetings and to grow to love Jesus more. We are
stirting to see these things happen in our church community.
A Start course was 2V2il2ble, this has simple content which enables people unused to church,
to religion and especially to Jesus to come 2nd 'start" on the journey of faith this was used
a5 preparation for some of the confirmation candidate5. It was a150 decided to open the church
on a Wednesday evening, this would be an opportunity for those who are gathering outside
the church to come in perhaps share some light refreshment, Daniel would alway5 be present
and the young people would get to see u5 as friends not enemies, in the event not many took
up the opportunity but several people just walking through the church yard appreciated the
chance to come into church to see the inside, to sit awhile and begin to feel comfortable. At
this time mention of a proposed "staycation" was made, an opportuniry for a less expensive
parish weekend in early 2024. Also, on a regular basis morning and evening prayer cards,
together with a bookmark setting out bible readings were distributed. For those who wished
there were also booklets of bible readings.
Our church buildings require work throughout the year. It is necessary to have surveys done
which result in action plans, estimates for work to be done and sometimes 2 need to find
money for essential work. A couple of examples are the fact that 2 survey was needed on
the trees in the church yard, most of the trees are elderly and it is essent121 that they are
constintly monitored to ensure iccidents do not occur.
Some work w2s recommended,
especialty one cherry tree that was to be felled. We were lucky that the Wr2y f2mily wished
to give a donation for a memorial to Brian who had recently died, and this donation will almost
meet the c05t of the removal of the existing tree, the planting of a replacement and a plaque
to explain the memorial. Essential work wa5 needed to the roof of the hall and an electrical
survey needed in the hall. This revealed some work to be done and an estimate has been
received. The work is still needed as funds are not yet available. Other work from the
quinquennial report required the metal railings to be painted, some pointing to the masonry,
also some work to the outside lights.
Regularly risk assessments are written to ensure that we are always acting as safely and
appropriately as we can. These have been reviewed and updated. As part of our risk
assessments, we now h3ve 6 first aid trained members of the congregation.
At all times we are looking towards becoming carbon free and always adopting a greener
attitude.
A5 spring returned work in the church yard resumed, the work wa5 done partly by the team
Lisa leads and the Pay Back Scheme team.
We are grateful to all who help in any way
especially Lisa's team. The work outside is obvious and always admired and appreciated what
is not always obvious is the hundred5 of unseen job5, done by many unseen people and if you
are one of them then please be assured you are appreciated, 2nd the PCC is grateful.
Always on the lookout for money saving opportunities the finance team suggested that the
gas heaters should be removed from the parish oflice, this would 2dd to our carbon zero
contribution and save some money on the cost of the metre. The work was done, and the
fires rep12ced by infra-red panel he2ters.
These are electric were not too expensive to
purchase and are cheaper to run along with being more eco-friendly.
As with any home there 2re always jobs to do often with expensive estimates, these include
a humidifier for the org2n, this is essential work 2nd will cost in the region of £311 0.00. Daniel
always has his eye on opportunities to request 2 grant. This is time consuming work 2nd
sometimes we are lucky other times not.
It would be good if we could find someone to
take on this task.
The food pantry continues to be successful, and we still make contributions towards the food
bank. The decision made that h2Nest gifts should be suitible for passing onto the food
bank and our Lenten appeal, both the soup lunches and Wednesday coffee and toast would
also be given to the food bank.
The church offered to become a "warm space" this is designated on church open days,
Wednesday evenings and when the food pantry is open.
The PCC decided that we should consider changing the chairs in church, the existing ones
are very heavy and do no stack old and not comforcable. Samples were obtained and the
congregation encouraged to express their thoughts on which was most suitable.
We a150 considered at the same time wa5 to offer a different time for the said service on a
Sunday, it was agreed that from January 2024 to June 2024, we would have the said service at
8.30 on the I, and 2, Sunday and I1.30am on the third and fourth. This was to offer a
suitable time for any who struggle with early morning. When there is a fifth Sunday there will
be one service at 9.45.
For a long time, we have had the same Architect, who is almost ready to retire. It was decided
that at the start of 2024 we would tender for a new architect.
Towards the end of the year, Harry Rhodes, the husband of Sylvia who had recently died
approached the church to Say he would like to arrange for the church path to be lic lights
could be strung along the trees. Before retirement Harry was Manager for Leeds Lights, so
could arrange for the inst2112tion, the provision of electricity and he would pay all expenses.
The work was done in time for Christmas and the colour of the lights can be changed to meet
different circumstances. Thanks are expressed to Harry for this special gift as we remember
with love Sylvia and all she did for the church.
As the year comes to an end, we must place on record our thanks to all who in any way
ensure that the church remain5 open. is as warm as we can afford. is clean and a welcome is
always on the maL We are particularly grateful to Lisa. the Churchwardens, the Treasurer,
Electoral Roll officer and Safeguarding officer.
All constantly busy Wlth 50 many different
aspects of their ministry. It is also recognised that many people are doing many important
things, using their skills, their professional experience. It is stressed that we are grateful, and
we do hope that we will continue to grow. Growth in numbers means increased income,
increased income means the share and bills can be paid, this means a successful church can
stay open for many years to come.
Ann Hemsworth
THE TREASURERS REPORT
Accounts are attached for 2023.
Accounts are attached for 2023 which has been a challenging year balancing expenditure with
our income. Our income exceeds our expenditure for the year however we have many
projects in the planning which we would like to implement once funds become available.
We have increased our Parish Share payment once again to achieve 8070 of the request but
have a long way to go to pay the full amount requested by the Diocese.
We start 2024 with a positive bank balance and thank everyone who contributes to the
running our Church. We pray that our income we meet our expenditure over the
forthcoming year.
Due to unforeseen circumstance Susan Butcher had to step down from being the independent
examiner for the 2023 accounts. The PCC appointed Margaret Tetty, who is a retired
bookkeeper and treasurer of St Michael's Mytholmroyd, as the independent examiner on
behalf of the church.
lain Packman
OTHER LEGAL REQUIRED REPORTS FOR THE AGM
FROM THE CHURCH WARDENS:
Following the APCM in April, Iwo Churchwardens were appointed to enable the role to be
shared and lo support The Revd Daniel in his ministry. As Daniel continues into his second
year, it has been encouraging to see growth and development ofworship and numbers within
the Parish and the local community. We have supported the development of his strategic plan
for the Parish and the Changes made.
The overdue Quinquennial report received in 2022 continued to be worked through to
identify work needed.
Roof repairs to the flat porch roof and gulleys were completed as well as the gutter5 cleared.
The back of the Vestry chimney was resealed. In July there was a substantial ingress of water
from the B2Ptistry roof, following a continued series of smaller, but signific2nt events
whenever it rained. On checking the Quinquennial report, this should not have been
happening as it was relatively recently repaired. The original contractors Visited in October
after being contacted, 2nd after 2 roof inspection, this has now ceased. without iny apparent
work being done or advised of. DaMe to the intern21 stonework needs inspection 2nd a
claim for repair has been lodged with the insurers. This will require consultation with the
architect.
The boilers. heaters and fans were 211 serviced and required no further work The fire
extinguishers were serviced.
In April 2023, the tree survey identified the need to cut down a cherry tree on the north
boundary and a tree against the path to the Vicarage 15 badly leaning and need5 reduction to
3fL The latter has been done. A list B faculty was obtained for both trees with the requirement
to rep12ce the cherry tree. A quote has been accepted to remove the cherry tree and work
will commence in early 2024 when the tree is not in leaf.
Payback team continued to attend, though from late spring they were not able to use any
electrical equipment due to an incident elsewhere until permission wa5 given again in the
Autumn. Following 'No Mow May, and 2 good growing season, this left 2n overgrown
Churchyard. A team of volunteers met on Tuesday evenings for several weeks, and finally
caught up with all the work required. The Churchwardens thank them for their support in
doing this. There was a150 a bulb planting session and the fruits of thi5 will hopefully be seen
Shortly. Payback were able to help with recoating the railings on the south side boundary wall.
This was an item listed on the Quinquennial report.
The cleaning team stepped back after many years of commitment and hard work to keep the
Church in good order. Payback were able to support when unable to work in the Churchyard
until the end of the year. A long- term strategy will now be needed for the regular cleaning.
The electrical insta113tion report in September was satisfactory. The f2n in the vestry toilet
needs to be replaced. A list A faculty has been completed and a quote accepted for it to be
replaced. All electrical items were PAT tested.
The organ has been SeICed every six months 2nd has been tuned. The humidifier needs to
be replaced and 2 list A faculty has been completed. It is not an urgent repair and funds will
need to be sourced as the estimate is around £4000.
The lightning conductor inspettion failed. A list A faculty wa5 obtained and a grant from the
Diocese for the work was received. The repair will be undertaken in Jan 2024.
A Minor Works directive was obtained for the temporary lights on the path from the Lych-
gate, in place before Christmas, in memory of a parishioner, and express our gratitude to the
family for thi5 generous gift providing light in the darkne55.
The suggested electronic version of the Terrier has been down102ded from the Diocese of
Leeds website, and the details for the parish have been transferred from the 1994 Terrier
booklet which was full and from the spreadsheets done in 2015. There are a few items yet to
be traced, namely books there were not looked for in 2015. All other items have been located
and logged. Once this is done the Terrier will be available in electronic forma¢ making annual
check5 quicker, and a hard copy for archiving will be printed. The electronic version holds
much more dats about the parish and can then be used 2 single point of information.
There are jobs on the previous Quinquennial to be completed. These are now likely to be
reviewed with the appointment of a new architect.
Gratitude 15 expressed to all who undertake the hidden job5 that need doing, without anyone
being aware but would be noticed if not done. The Churchw2rdens are grateful for the
support we receive from the congregation.
Pastoral.. This is a responsibiliry shared by all the congregation with enquiring phoning and
Vislting members of the church who are unwell or have difficulty in attending church.
The P2Storal Team meet to make note of any who haven't been seen for a while to follow up.
Home communion is taken to I I members of the congregation who are no longer able to
attend church but are still loved and respected members of our church family. 3 ladies are
temporarily in care homes and have been visited.
Every moth 2 simple service with hymns is taken into Willow Bank. This is very much
appreciated by the residents and staff. If you are able please come and join us. This visit is
made on the last Thursday of the month at 2pm.
Thanks are expressed to all who visit and show concern for others in our congregation.
Leanne Packman. Irene Parker.
EAST LEEDS DEANERY SYNOD
The Church is represented on the Synod by The Revd. Daniel Miles, Lisa Mahoney, Lindsey
Sharp and Ann Hemsworch. Synod ha5 met three times since our last APCM. The Chair of
the meeting 15 The Revd. Canon Anne Ru55ell, Vice Chair John Beal, Secretary Ann Nicholl,
and Treasurer Christine BretL
The first meeting had speakers on Poverty in East Leeds, we heard of the inequality and
resilience of parishes, the contrast between parishes in the Deanery, unfair distribution of
resources, 2nd the question asked what are the churches doing? At the same meeting there
was a presentation by Wellsprings, they support social need5. They highlighted challenges
being experienced which include cost of living, need for food banks and warm spaces. John
Beal explained "Marmot" the work of Professor Michiel Marmot, Professor of Public Health,
which works on the relationship between poverty and health.
The second meeting highlighted the Celebration of L2y Ministry. The role of the clergy 2nd
laity was outlined, expectations for responsibility considered examples of ministry which could
be shared beeen laity and clergy. What could be introduced, what is working and what
not. It was 5ugge5ted that parishes could make a pilgrimage of other church buildings in the
East Leeds area.
The main speaker at the third meeting was The Revd. Jude Smith The Diocesan Director of
Church Revitalisation and Diocesan lead for B2rn2bas.
Jude spoke of all encouraging
confidence, explaining that B2rnabas is an initiative for missional initiatives, buildings, 2nd
equipping clergy and lairy for leadership. As society changes so it is essential that the church
changes too. We are to reflect on what stops that happening and spot what is helpful and do
all we can to encourage that and ensure the church is authentic. Prayer is the tool we can all
use.
Ann Hemsworth
CHURCHES TOGETHER IN EAST LEEDS:
Since the 2023 APCM there have been three meetings of Churches Together in East Leeds.
One at St. Richards Seacroft, one at Manston and one at SL Theresas. At the AGM Ann
Hemsworth wa5 appointed Chair, Sue Middleditch from Whitkirk agreed to be minutes
secretary and Karen Gray agreed to be Treasurer.
Shortly before the meeting it was
established that Lloyds Bank was prepared to authorise a charity account without incurring
charges. This has been done as an online account and Karen agreed to be Treasurer.
CTG has been well represented at both 2023 and 2024 World Day of Prayer. We also join
for the Good Friday walk ofwitness and the gospel read in the Methodist Chapel. The Advent
Sunday Service in 2023 was held at Christchurch Halton and a successful if very cold quiet day
was held in January at St. James Manston.
A successful event was held on a warm sunny day on Seacroft Green to celebrate the
Coronation and Jesus.
In the meantime, we keep in touch as we pray for each congregation attempting to be good
Ambassadors for Jesus wherever they meet.
Ann Hemsworth
SAFEGUARDING:
The role of the Parish Safeguarding Officer is primarily the safeguarding of the people of the
parish, particularly children, young people, and vulnerable adults and to be a link between the
parish and the diocese.
To do this the PCC continue5 to adopt, display and gradual implement The House of Bishops,
Safeguarding Policy, Promoting a Safer Church.
One aspect of this is the checking of those with a position of responsibility within church
which is important for the safeguarding of those they Serve. This continued this year and both
those on the PCC and in leading roles within church have been checked. Training has
continued over the year, including that of the safer recruitment and people management
pathway. Most 15 completed however any new member to the PCC will need to be checked
and undertake the safeguarding training. The training can be undertaken as a group and having
found that this worked well the offer is there for people to undertake their training in the
year ahead in this way.
The PCC has continued to give permission for church activities to take place and except for
two roles and a training everything else ha5 been completed. The PCC has also given
permission for non-church activities too. With the new hire agreement there will be a
safegu2rding addendum to go to the organisations. The review of policies. safeguarding
procedures and safeguarding action plan has taken place over the year also.
At the beginning of February, we had Safeguarding Sunday. This gave the chance for the
congregation to see who their Pirish Safeguarding Officer is ind to learn something of the
role. There was an explanation th2t safeguarding is everyone's business and for those who
have a DBS check. thirtyoneeight (Proverbs31..8), that it reminds us to speak out on beh21f of
the voiceless 2nd for the rights of 211 who are vulnerable.
I thank all of those who are taking an active part in s2feguarding, p2rticularly Revd. Daniel.
APENDIX
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
SUNDAY 21 April 2024- in the church
AGENDA
MEETING OF PARISHIONERS:
l. Apologies
2. Minutes of 2023 meeting
3. M2tters arising
4. Election to the office of Church Wardens.
ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING
FOR Parishioners on Electoral Roll
l. Apologies
2. Minutes of the 2023 APCM
3. Notice of any other business
4. Matters arising
5. PARISH ANNUAL REPORT including..
Annuol Finonciol Report (to include appointment ofindependent E¥ominer)
Elertorol Roll Report
Report of the PCC
Report from Deanery Synod
Report from Churches Together in East Leeds
Appointment of Sides Persons.
6. ANNUAL FABRIC REPORT (to include reference to Inventory and Terrierlchurch
Property Register)
7. ELECTIONS..
To PCC
Parish Report by Rev Daniel Miles, Priest-in-Ch2rge
Copy of the Minutes from the 2023 APCM.
THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF
ST. JAMES THE GREAT MANSTON
HELD ON SUNDAY 23 April 2023 9.45am in the church, during the Eucharistic
Service in place of the sermon of the Sermon.
PRESENT:
The Revd Daniel Miles, (Interim Priest in Charge) in the Chair and 51 members of the
communitylcongregation were present: In 2ddition, two people under the age of 18 were
present.
APOLOGIES: were received from Angle Timbers, Peter Loveday, Pat Atkin, and Pat
Jones.
The congregation were reminded that the APCM should be an act of worship.
ANNUAL VESTRY MEETING:
for those on the Elertoral Roll, or who are Residents in the Parish..
MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING having been circulated were taken as read and
agreed 2s a correct record. It was proposed by Martyn Sharp seconded by Hazel Backhouse
and agreed by all they be adopted and signed.
MArrERS ARISING:
There were no matters arising.
ELECTION OF CHURCH WARDENS:
Two Church Wardens are required to be nominated and elected at this meeting.
Nomination5 were received. It wa5 proposed by Irene Parker, Seconded by Peter Loveday,
and agreed by all that, Leanne Packman, be electrd. It was further proposed by Sue Wanty,
seconded by Julie Best and agreed by all that Irene Parker be elected. These ladies were
unanimously elected. Thanks were expressed to both ladies for their willingness to stand and
to Irene Parker for the work she has done since the last Annual Parochial Church Meeting,
four months of which was during a vacancy.
Close of the Vestry Meeting.
ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING:
for those on the Elertorol Roll.
APOLOGIES:
As above
MINUTES OF THE 2022 AGM having been circulated were tsken as read. There being
no observations, corrections, or additions it was proposed by Helen Wright seconded by
Marie Pearson and agreed by 211 they be signed as i correct record.
NOTICE OF ANY OTHER BUSINESS: None
MArrERS ARISING: None were raised on the minutes and reports circulated.
PARISH ANNUAL REPORT: Copies ofall reports have been circulated and are attached
to these minutes.
ANNUAL FABRIC REPORT included in the report circulated it was taken as read and
accepted.
Annual Finoncial Report Before the meeting David Rhodes submitted a series of questions
which were. before the meeting, answered by lain Packman, the Treasurer. The questions
and responses are set out below:
a) I have been looking at the accounts and have a few queries. They do not balance by
£1, this presumably due to rounding pounds and pence into round pounds.
Insignificanc but it looks careless. Response: Next year I will adjust so it agrees.
b) Looking at the collections comparatives it appears that there were no collections at
services in 2022. This seems unlikely. Response: There are no collections showing
in 2021 as I did not do the breakdown from the cash sheets the collections are in
other planned giving.
c) Teddy Praise collection is in Hall receipts, but as you know they don't use the Hall. I
am h2PPy to leave it there because it shows that teddy Praise does contribute. (They
were singled out at a PCC meeting before you 2rrived even though they hive always
had a money box. Response: I did not know where Teddy Praise meet.
d) Service expenses, sundries at £2750.88 needs, I think, some further explanation.
espon5e: This includes the purchase of lectern5 at a cost of £2,112.
e) The movement in the year £14211.65 agrees with the stated figures of
£75277.31 +£60821.30+£244.36 (Charity 2ppeals}, but the movement in the year
shown on the front sheet is £13662. Shouldn't these be the same figure? Response:
brought forward from last year £550 accruals
Further to the above, the total of the analy5ed expenditure is in fact £80653.77, not
£75277.31 as stated in the accounts. This would make the movement for the year
differ from the actual movement on the bank accounts. Response: The accounts
show expenditure of £75,277 not sure where the £80,653.77 comes from.
The PCC of Stjames the Great Manston, has elected to subject to the financial statements to
independent examination and. therefore, having made appropriate enquiries. propose Mr5 Sue
Butcher as independent examiner until the next APCM. Mrs Susan Butcher, has indicated her
willingness to examine the accounts again and it is proposed Barbara Dunkley, seconded by
Elizabeth Loveday, and agreed by all Mrs Butcher be appointed.
Electoral Roll.. At the closure of the roll-on Sunday 9 April. it was recorded th2t the roll
Stood at 92, 64 residents and 28 none residents. The Roll 15 now open for additions.
Thanks are expressed to Graham Taylor who has undertaken the work of Electoral Roll
Officer.
Appointment of Sides Persons.. It was unanimously agreed that all existing sides persons be
reappointed, 2nd any other volunteers be welcomed onto the team.
ELECTIONS:
PCC.. The number on the Electoral Roll allows for 9 elected PCC members, as they are
21re2dy I I members on, there will be no election for additional members. In 2024 9 people
will be due for re-election, this will enable the numbers to be adjusted.
Deanery Synod.. There are three vacancies available, three nominations were received. It
was proposed by Irene Parker seconded by David Rhodes that Lisa Mahoney be elected. it
was proposed by Peter Loveday, seconded by Sue Wanty that Ann Hemsworth be elected,
2nd it was proposed by Marie Pearson, seconded by Barbara Dunkley that Lindsey Sharp be
elected. It Was unanimously agreed all three be elected to Deanery Synod for the period
2023124.
CONCLUDING REPORT:
In 4 d2YS', time it will be 2 ye2r since my interview with +Nick. AD Paul, Irene P2rker, and
Lisa. One of the questions I was asked early in the interview was, "Why are you applying for
thi5 job?" There were 4 parts to my an5wer-
l. On 2 practlC21 level, closer to family and friends geographically.
2. Personal ministry, I didn't feel called to rural or inner-city ministry.
3. My friend and I had been and visited the area and we walked around the parish and
prayed, and it just felt that it was right- a Holy Spirit sense of peace.
4. Finally, the one that I think is most relevant to this meeting today was that from what
I could see on paper the church was doing some great things 2nd that God appeared
to be working and active.
Thankfully, what wa5 in the profile pretty much reflected what l experienced on my arrival. A
church that was doing OK. May be a sense of treading water, but that is the nature of
interregnums, and a few key people who were clearly beginning to feel the tiredness of
'keeping the show on the road. so to speak. But most importantly a church who were willing
to 'give things a go, understood the need to 'change and move forward, yet not throw the
baby out with the bath water.
I have looked through my diary at the first month of me being here and talk about being
thrown into the deep endl
Three funeral visit5,
A couple of interment of ashes,
a meeting with the insurance company,
2 PCC meeting - when the church warden and PCC secretary decided it would be a good
time to get COVID and be ill!
a school SIAMS inspection,
harvest festival,
safeguarding meetings,
line managing an LLM,
School worship,
Governor's meeting,
Deniry synod meeting.
Reception cla55 party,
Pastoral visiting,
And Irene Parker, for some rea50n, desperately wanting to give me keys for the hall!
Looking over the next couple of months we had-
An architect to hunt down for a quinquennial repor
Remembrance services,
All souls service,
Christmas services to plan and leaflets being given out,
Christma5 service5 then happening,
Various training courses at Church House
Vicar drop-ins at the office,
The need to think 2bout what the future would hold.
Alongside the usu21 worship services to conduct, names to learn, triditions to understand.
This list is not exhaustive and lots of it as I look down it were about developing team and
working together.
Whether l am the kind of person you imagined being the next priest in charge, I'm probably
not. Am I making everyone happy, definitely not. Am I learning, yes (l often ask people to
explain what'this thing is, that they are asking me what I want!). Am I me, yes. Do I feel settled
that this is the place the God wants me to be, yes. This is the only job I have ever done when
each day l am thankful that I get out of bed and can go to work.
But this is not meant to be about me, and the ministry here 2t Stjames should never be about
the Priest, butabout the work ofGod's people (each one ofus) to see God's kingdom manifest
here on earth. So here are a few things that we should be celebrating about 2022 as a Church.
l. We ire family.
One of the strengths of this church is that there is a great sense of family. There is always
someone on hand to turn to. If there is a call for volunteers, people step up- we do not lack
in the gift of Service and people in thi5 church - what a ble55ing each person 15. A5 Wlth every
family there are people. we get on well with and others quite frankly we 'put up with,. But
eich person has their part to play and if that isn't known there is the willingness to explore it
and see what happens nexL
A5 a family we have learnt over these past few months to laugh and to cry. We have, for the
most part, been p051tive. Even when there has been negativity it is low level. I think that this
is down to the fact that I s3id on week two
if you have 2 problem don't gossip about it -
tell me be honest. We can't do anything about it if you do not open your mouth and tell me.
I have to say for the most part people do. And what I have appreciated is this - it has not
been a moan or 2 complaint. It has been an identification of an issue, sometimes I have been
able to explain insontly why something is the way it is, other times I haven't and the person
who has identified the issue through talking to me has come up with a solution. It's what is
commonly known as constructive criticism. Thank you all and please do keep thi5 happening
that is what email, vicar drop in. and my telephone number are there for.
I know that there are times when people have issues and don't tell me or find 3 roundabout
way of telling me (the recent building form being an example) all in all that is not helpful. We
must remember that as family we must listen to each other and not make it personal. Some
of you will know I can take a lot of flak, it come comes Wlth the collar, but I will not take
rudeness toward myself or other people. My reason for identifying this here is to Say that if
we do not honour one another, rem2in positive, be critical and questioning, then we end up
falling out and fractured family is not what we are about.
We are called to be a body united, and we need to be modelling that inside this church in
order for the broken world to understand that the kingdom of God is about welcome, love,
trus( 2nd
We are a people of prayer.
In my list of things that happened in my first 3 months of being here I didn't list prayer.
However, on a personal level there is 2 lot of prayer - I never feel I pray enough but to be
honest even the brothers at Mirfield will say they don't pray enoughl
But one thing I do know is that we here at St James have an army of prayer5. They do it
quietly, unknown, and will often say to me, 'Well all I do 15 pray" But these prayers are the
foundation to which everything is done. So, thank you for praying 2nd please keep on praying
for the congregation, the leadership, the parish, our hall. Literally, every area of life is needed
to be prayed for- please keep going. Prayer is our weapon that never goes blunt!
2. We are people with outlook.
Irene and Lisa quickly learnt that if l ever st2rt a sentence with 'l've been thinking...
it is
normally followed by something that is, at times, a bit left fieldl At other times it is just a
different way of thinking about something.
I said that I wouldn't change anything in the first three months. Well. for the most part I didn't.
There were some changes. Someone said to me this, "I was worried when there was going
to be a new vicar. Someone who was just going to come in and change loads of stuff because
they can. But you Daniel have made changes and that has been hard, but they are small steps
that have made a difference for the positive. You have done it gently and explained why."
Yes, we did things at Christmas th2t were slightly different. We did remembrance in a slightly
different way. The services didn't look exactly like they had always done. But we could see
that there was reason and that in order for us to move forward there needed to be a new
perspettive on things.
The outlook on our worship, finances, building, outreach, and mission etc. is not one of this
is it and its set-in stone. Our outlook is one of let's give this a go and see what may come of
IL Our outlook on things is generally quite positive. We need to look at thi5 Posltive outlook
as a blessing and a gift. The more we give thanks for the things we do have. the more we
steward well the positive outlook of this church, the more we are seeing God's blessings in
all that we do.
Our outlook, thankfully, is not about getting bums on seat5. Our outlook is about reaching
our community with Jesus. The outworking of which is that we start to see this building full.
The future...
I have been asked by several clergy colleagues, 'Is it a help or a hindrance that you have an
end date to your licence?" My response is always, 'What a blessing it is., The reason being,
we ill realise that we have a deidline to be moving toward. Which means yes, certain things
that had I been on a longer licence I would nottouch, we have got to start working on. Where
you may have in the past had clergy wait a year or two before really ramping things up- we
do not have that luxury. For some of us thi5 will be too much too quickly and all I can Say is
that I will be as gentle as I possibly can.
What does our next 12 month5 hold. .well we are starting to see it already.
Growing numbers of people coming to call this church their home because of experiencing
Jesus.
We are growing in love for one another and our community.
We are growing in spiritual commitment and prayer.
And I hope that we continue to do this and more. Our vision is se( and if you don't know
what it is the leaflet is at the back, we know what we are striving to achieve, under the
guidance of the Holy Spirit. Let us all work together, with each other but more importantly
with God, for it.
This is also my opportunity to say a few words ofthanks-there are some specific people and
if I miss you off it is not because l am not thankful for you
I truly am. Let me start by saying
thi5.
Th2nk you to you all for welcoming me, and Brett (the dog), to be with you all. l am thankful
daily with how God has blessed me with you people (ask me after for some horror stories
from colleagues around the country, you would be shocked!). Thank you for being open to
God's call on this church and being open handed with it knowing that what God wants is
ultimately what will happen.
Thank you to all those who do so much that often goes unnoticed...
Barbara Dunkley for the work on safeguarding you are an angel.
lain P3ckm2n for keeping our fin2nci21 records and answering the priest in charges questions.
Gillian Harrison and Sue Wanty for counting 2nd paying the money into the bank etc.
Ann Hem5WOrth for PCC secretary and making Sure l am doing what need5 to be done.
Lisa Mahoney for being an easy LLM to have work alongside, the way you work with baptism
families etc is such a blessing.
Helen Wright, Sue Wanty, David Burton, Isaac Pearson who each week play music or click
buttons.
The whole PCC for being supportive of me, the church and servingjesus in this way.
Angela Rhodes, Veronica Brown, Janet Richardson for all the work you do for Teddy Praise
and being our welcomers for baptism services.
Sue and Rolind Wanty for 211 they have done in the office 2nd keeping the notice board 2nd
registers up to date.
Martyn Sharpe and Marie Pearson for all they do for the web51te and social media.
Graham Taylor. Martyn Sharpe, Yvonne Galley, Carol Sharpe, Sue Wanty, Susan Alexander,
and Roland Wanty who do various pieces of cleaning and maintenance in church 2nd in the
church hall.
All the sides people and those who do refreshments (too many of you to name individually
and I'm bound to miss someone out) think you.
David Palmer, Steve Robin50n, Peter Loveday, Hazel Backhouse for being my servers. All the
eucharistic ministers. readers. and intercessors thank you
I trust each week that someone
is going to stand up and do something and you have never let me down yet.
David Rhodes for all you do for weddings and funeral verger. Gary Mahoney for digging holes
in the graveyard for me.
Robin Piterson and Alin Glasby for being there to cover during the interregnum and during
my leave and sickness.
Last but no means least Irene Parker
this church would probably have imploded during
interregnum if it wasn't for you. My vicarage would certainly not have been ready for me to
move into. For your continued prayer and care of me and the church family. Your hospit21ity
and welcome here at church but also your home. Thank you. That doesn't feel like enough. I
am so pleased you have agreed to stay on as church warden for another year. I promised you
I would find a fellow church warden so hopefully you will find time to put your feet up and
catch your breath for a bit.
At the end of the meeting, the Eucharistic service continued
## **PARISH CHURCH OF SAINT JAMES THE GREAT MANSTON STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023**
|**CASH FUNDS**
Cash
Bank Current Account
Lighting Appeal Bank Account
CBF Deposits
**INVESTMENT FUNDS**
227 shares in the CBF
C of E Fixed Income Securities Fund
LIABILITIES
Accruals
**PARISH FUNDS**
Brought forward
Movement during the year|**General Funds**
**Restricted Funds**
**Endowment Funds**
**Total 2023**
-
9,859
9,859
- 4,460
4,460
16,623
2,598 19,221
26,482 4,460 2,598 33,540
363 363
-
-
26,482 4,460 2,961 33,903
24,513 4,982 2,961 32,456
1,969 - 522
1,447
26,482 4,460 2,961 33,903|**Total 2022**
-
7,890
4,982
19,221|
|---|---|---|
|||32,093|
|||363|
|||32,456|
|||46,117
- 13,662|
|||32,455|
|**Funds held at -**||Opening||Closing||Balance|Balance|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|Current account Virgin Money|05-00-50||7,890.11||9,859.67||1,969.56|
|Current account Virgin Money (used as the Lighting appeal|05-00-50||4,982.21||4,460.21|-|522.00
|
|CBF Church of England Deposit fund Manston House fund|Client no. 630091||16,622.96||16,622.96||-|
|CBF Church of England Deposit fund|Account no 130001382D Manston CH R||2,597.67||2,597.67||-|
|CBF Church of England Fixed Interest Securities Fund - IncomAccount no. 130001010F - Manston Altar flowers|||363.00||363.00||-|
||||32,455.95||33,903.51||**1,447.56**|
## **Receipts and Payments Year ended 31 DECEMBER 2023**
## **Receipts**
||**CODE**|**2023**|**2022**|
|---|---|---|---|
|**COLLECTIONS**||||
|Tax Efficient Planned Giving|101|26,705.00|25,304.00|
|Other Planned Giving|102|3,465.76|5,659.33|
|Tax recovered|103|7,328.36|5,055.31|
|Collections at all Services|104|5,193.10|6,125.50|
|**FUND RAISING**||||
|Christmas cards|203|270.00|306.30|
|Open Church|204|960.37|1,981.23|
|Vegetable sales|205|94.92||
|Family Fun|206||141.06|
|Sponsored Walk|207|816.00|1,087.00|
|Coffee Morning / Afternoon tea|208|50.00|10.00|
|Lisa's Afternoon Tea|209|158.94||
|Leanne's Knitting|211|107.00|174.00|
|Autumn Fair|212|1,099.46|1,173.77|
|Harvest Supper|214|160.00|-|
|Pancake Party|216|40.00|-|
|Sundries|217|20.00|90.27|
|Social evening / Quiz night|218|615.10|300.00|
|Robin's talk Phillipines|219|180.00||
|Lisa's Triathlon|220|728.61||
|Easter raffle|222|88.20||
|Lent lunches|223|313.28||
|Music festival|224|374.61||
|Garforth Brass band and choir|229|265.52||
|**PARISH HALL**
Parties
301
Crafty Duo
304
Rainbows / Brownies
307
Yoga
309
Guides
311
Scouting
313
Playgroup
316
Leeds Christian conn xgates
317
Hall hire
318
Teddy praise
319
Table tennis
320
AA
321
**MAGAZINE & BOOKSTALL**
Magazine Receipts
401
Magazine printing costs
402
Book Stall Profit
403
**DONATIONS**
Donations
501
Box in Church Wall
503
**OTHER INCOME**
Wayleave
604
School Field Rent
605
Weddings
607
Investments
701
DBF Fees
841
**Total Income**|**2023**
**2022**
3,185.00
1,500.00
300.00
500.00
545.00
60.00
2,433.50
1,055.00
75.00
471.50
3,352.50
-
2,280.00
1,390.00
965.00
515.00
2,500.00
3,016.84
78.08
270.00
400.00
45.00
45.00
40.00
4,651.38
2,305.00
55.30
4.60
500.00
1,111.00
2,155.64
1,142.87
221.17
3,266.54
2,688.03
**76,056.62**
**63,509.33**|
|---|---|
## **Expenditure**
|**Expenditure**||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||**CODE**||**2023**||**2022**|
|**PARISH HALL EXPENSES**||||||
|Repairs and Maintenance|702|-|993.46
|-|2,285.32
|
|Telephone / Internet|703|-|515.12
|||
|Kitchen Gas|707|-|200.00
|||
|Fire Extinguishers Service|708|-|450.38
|||
|Hygiene Equipment|710|-|817.28
|||
|Roof Repairs Parish hall|712|-|390.00
|||
|Cleaning|713|-|2,025.37
|-|2,018.25
|
|**Church Utilities**||||||
|Heating|801|-|5,628.40
|-|5,404.94
|
|Lighting & Power|802|-|3,478.85
|-|1,821.33
|
|Water|803|-|855.18
|-|852.72
|
|Insurance|804|-|5,257.46
|-|4,941.08
|
|**Church Maintenance**||||||
|Boiler Repairs & Servicing|810|-|857.63
|-|1,142.27
|
|Electrical Repairs|811|-|581.69
|||
|Purchase of two televisions|812|-|930.92
|||
|Lightning Conductor|813|-|176.40
|-|168.00
|
|Fire Extinguishers Service|814|||-|393.00
|
|Roofing|815|-|670.00
|-|390.00
|
|Sundry Repairs|818|||-|249.13
|
|Sound systems|819|||-|1,759.10
|
|PAT Testing|820|-|151.50
|-|97.50
|
|**Services expenses**|**CODE**||**2023**||**2022**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|Bread & Wine|830|-|164.33
|-|18.00
|
|Candles|831|-|28.86
|-|219.05
|
|Licences|832|-|417.28
|-|385.17
|
|Organ Repairs & Servicing|834|-|743.40
|-|734.40
|
|RSCM Sub|838|-|127.00
|-|110.00
|
|Churchsuite|839|-|555.00
|-|93.00
|
|Baptism and Confirmation Expenses|840|-|222.18
|||
|Other Fees|842|-|337.33
|-|439.08
|
|First aid course|844|-|200.00
|||
|Sundries / Flowers|845|-|945.14
|-|2,750.88
|
|**Churchyard Expenses**||||||
|Tree and Hedge Maintenance|850|-|625.00
|||
|Machinery Repairs|851|-|35.95
|-|330.00
|
|Petrol|852|-|15.06
|-|72.94
|
|Skip Hire|853|-|240.00
|-|150.00
|
|**Church & Services Summary**||||||
|Church Running|860|-|124.99
|||
|Church Maintenance|861|-|383.76
|||
|Services Expenses|862|-|587.44
|||
|Parish share|864|-|42,110.00
|-|39,300.00
|
|Historic parish share|865|||-|10,000.00
|
|**9 OFFICE EXPENSES**
**CODE**
Stationery
901
Photocopier Copies
902
Photocopier Lease
903
Telephone
904
Gas removal
907
Website Rental
909
St James Mews
910
Servicing and Repairs
911
Churches Together
914
**Total Payments**
**10 CHARITY APPEALS**
Collected for Charity
1001
Paid Over for Charity
1002
Un presented cheque from last year
Movement in the Year|**2023**
587.63
-
494.76
-
215.44
-
560.19
-
40.00
-
30.77
-
349.92
-
199.98
-
30.00
-
**74,351.05**
**-**
2,768.90
3,026.91
-
-
**1,447.56**|**2022**
69.39
-
199.23
-
490.88
-
478.64
-
252.12
-
349.92
-|
|---|---|---|
|||**77,965.34**
**-**|
|||736.71
477.35
-
15.00
-
**14,211.65**
**-**|