**Registered Charity no: 1131094** 

**All Saints' Church, Gosforth** 

**Annual Report** 

## **And** 

## **Financial Statements** 

## **of the** 

## **Parochial Church Council** 

## **for the year ended 31 December 2022** 

## **Incumbent:** 

Reverend Canon Andrew Shipton All Saints’ Vicarage 33 Brackenfield Road Gosforth Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 4DX 

## **Church Office:** 

All Saints' Centre West Avenue Gosforth Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 4ES 

## **Bankers:** 

Barclays Bank PLC 59 High Street Gosforth Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 4AS 

## **Independent Examiners:** 

Haines Watts Chartered Accountants 17 Queens Lane Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1RN 

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## **ALL SAINTS’ PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022** 

## **Aims and Purposes** 

The Parochial Church Council (referred to as ‘the PCC’ or as ‘the Council’ of All Saints’ Church, Gosforth, in the diocese of Newcastle) has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent (‘the Vicar’) in promoting the whole mission of the church in the ecclesiastical parish. 

The PCC has maintenance responsibilities for the Church and the Church Centre, both of which are in West Avenue Gosforth, and also for two properties adjacent to the Centre.  The Church Office is located within the Church Centre. 

## **Objectives and Activities** 

The objectives of the PCC are defined by the Parochial Church Council (Powers) Measure 1956 as 'to co-operate with the minister in promoting in the parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical'. 

## The All Saints’ mission statement is: 

Working together as a church we are pursuing a vision to put All Saints at the heart of the wider community. Our vision is to be a vibrant, inclusive, compassionate, outward looking church with a sensitive and thoughtful approach to faith, where there is excellent pastoral care with encouragement for all, where diversity is welcomed and our worship inspires us to transform the world. 

The main activities of the All Saints’ PCC are:- 

- co-operation with the incumbent in promoting in the parish the whole mission of the church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and commercial. 

- the provision of regular public worship that is open to all. 

- the provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation. 

- the provision of pastoral work including the visiting of the sick, the elderly and the bereaved. 

- • the teaching of the Christian faith through sermons, home groups, youth and children's meetings and links with local schools. 

- the promotion of the Christian faith through various events for the elderly, parents, children, young people and other special needs groups organised by the clergy and PCC and through the distribution of the parish newsletter and magazine. 

- making known and putting into effect any provision made by the Diocesan Synod or the Deanery Synod, but without prejudice to the powers of the PCC on any particular matter. 

- giving advice to the Diocesan Synod and the Deanery Synod on any matter referred to the PCC. 

- raising such matters as the Council consider appropriate with the Diocesan Synod or Deanery Synod 

- repairing and maintaining all church buildings, and raising the money for this purpose. 

- providing proper insurance for all aspects of the parish life. 

- responsibilities under the Health and Safety Act, Data Protection Act, the Food Act, Copyright Act and Child Protection Act. 

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## **Membership** 

Members of the PCC are ex officio, co-opted, or elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) or at the first meeting of the PCC in accordance with the Church Representation Rules. During the year, the following served as members of the Council: 

|Incumbent|Revd Canon Andrew Shipton|From Sept. 2014|
|---|---|---|
|Churchwardens|Mr Nick Glover|From 2022 APCM|
||Mrs Christine Willoughby|From 2020 APCM|
|Deanery Synod<br>representatives<br>Until 2023<br>(ex-officio)|Mr Peter Brown(LayVice Chair)||
||Ms Diane Kirkup||
||Mrs Rosamund Place||
||Mrs Pamela Taylor||
|Elected members<br>Until 2023|Ms Alison Wilson||
||Dr Claudia Newbegin||
||Mrs Marian Coulson-Cave||
||Mrs FelicityShoesmith||
||Miss Edith Davison|Resigned Sept. 2022|
|Elected members<br>Until 2024|Mrs Karen Parkhouse||
||Mrs DorothyHenderson|Died May2022|
||Mrs Katie Hogg||
||Mrs  Diana Lavin||
|Elected members<br>Until 2025|Mrs Francine Bain||
||Mrs Pauline Gallacher||
||Mrs Valerie Hedley||
||Mrs Joyce Jennings||
||Mrs Margaret Patterson|Resigned Sept. 2022|
||Mrs LesleyOgilvie||
|Assistant Priest|Revd Ruth Birnie(ex-officio)||
|Assistant Curate|Revd BeverleyDavies(ex-officio)|Until August 2022|
|Assistant Curate|Revd Miriam Jones(ex-officio)|From October 2022|
|SafeguardingOfficer|Ms Kath Davies,co-opted for 1year||
|Treasurer|Mr Fred Carr,co-opted for 1year||
|Secretary|Dr Alison Charlewood, co-opted for 1<br>year||



Ms Kath Davies was co-opted at the first meeting of the PCC following the 2022 APCM and continued to serve as the Safeguarding Officer. Mr Fred Carr was co-opted at the same PCC meeting, and continued to serve as PCC Treasurer. Dr Alison Charlewood was co-opted at the same PCC meeting to serve as PCC Secretary. 

## **Structure, Governance and Management** 

The Parochial Church Council (PCC) is a corporate body established by the Church of England.  The PCC operates under the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure.  Following changes in the relevant legislation it has registered as a charitable body with the Charity Commission.  The appointment of PCC members is governed by and set out in the Church Representation Rules. 

The PCC has nominated officers responsible for Health and Safety (including disability discrimination issues) and Safeguarding (of children and vulnerable adults) who receive training and information from the diocese and cascade this to the wider PCC as appropriate.  These issues are standing items on the agenda for meetings of the PCC. 

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The Standing Committee, comprising the Vicar, the Churchwardens, Lay Vice-Chair, Treasurer, Secretary and two members of the PCC, has the power to transact the business of the Council between its meetings.  The Standing Committee deals with detailed operational issues concerning the deployment of resources (buildings, money and staff) within the overall strategic framework determined by the PCC, and reports to each Council meeting.  A sub-group of the Standing Committee, the Fabric Committee, deals with more detailed fabric issues.  Working Groups of the PCC meet regularly and conduct business on behalf of the PCC.  One or more of these groups provides feedback at each PCC Meeting.  These groups act as official sub-groups of the PCC covering between them all areas of church life and mission: Pastoral, Education and Discipleship, Outreach and Communication, Mission and Justice, Social and Events.  The groups meet approximately four to six times a year and report regularly to the PCC. 

Other subcommittees include the Youth Committee, which is responsible for the work with children and young people and the Safeguarding Group, which is responsible for child protection, the care of vulnerable adults and related issues.  Other time-limited sub-groups may be formed and then disbanded once their remit has been fulfilled, according to the direction of the PCC.  Numerous other groups and committees operate within the auspices of the church.  Whilst not formal sub-committees of the PCC, they play a valuable part in church life and their activities are explained in more detail later in the document which accompanies this report. 

The major risks to which the PCC is exposed are identified and managed through the appropriate officer or sub-group (e.g. through insurances or Health and Safety assessments).  One-off issues are risk-assessed as required by the PCC. 

## **Vicar’s report** 

There were many tests and obstacles to overcome throughout 2020/21, but much was (and continues to be) learned from this challenging time. 

In 2022, my role and responsibilities to animate the life of All Saints continued as we moved out of the pandemic and looked ahead, discerning a way forward. In September 2021, I introduced a Renewal and Funding Group to help us think through, together with the PCC, how we might engage and welcome afresh the wider community. I am heartened to say that throughout 2022, numerous group discussions and actions enabled many new initiatives to be promoted and trialled. (I mention more of these in the calendar.) 

I hope my Annual Report 2022 illustrates that despite uncertainty and far fewer volunteers, we endeavoured to ensure that our worshipping life and pastoral work continued (especially to the older members of our community) and that, with tenacity, we have continued to develop both our Mission and Ministry in new ways. 

St Hugh’s, throughout 2022, has faced its own range of challenges and I am only too aware of my responsibilities to those parishioners. Whilst not being referred to here, I shall speak about these at the Annual Meeting. 

## **The Year** 

A team of churchwardens, volunteers and paid employees worked hard to sustain our life as a Community of Faith which included the routine schedule of services on Sundays and Festivals, work to welcome and accommodate groups in the Centre, also to maintain the buildings and fabric and do the essential administrative tasks. 

## **Services** 

There was a total of 5 Weddings; 1 Thanksgiving for a child; 17 Baptisms; 1 Blessing of a Marriage; 23 Funerals (11 in church); and 9 Services for the Burial of Ashes. 

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School Assemblies were led by clergy at the Archbishop Runcie First School (at least once a week), Archibald First School, and in Regent Farm School in the St Hugh’s parish. I am a Foundation Governor at Archbishop Runcie Church of England School as are three others from All Saints. 

The church was used additionally throughout the year for School Services and/or curriculum visits by Gosforth Junior Academy, Westfield School for Girls; Archibald First School; Archbishop Runcie First School and also Newcastle School for Boys (both Juniors & Seniors). 

Care homes were regularly visited in the parishes of St Hugh’s and All Saints and services led in Eothen, Moorfield, and Kenton Hall. 

## **Calendar 2022** 

January 

- The Volunteer Project leaflet promotion continued (it was launched on Advent Sunday 2021) having been disrupted by bad weather 

- Meetings via Zoom began for many committees including the Parochial Church Council 

- A Hub Church concept (All Saints with St Hugh’s, Ascension, & St Mary’s) was revisited and questioned. (It would be revised later in 2022.) 

- The Archbishop Runcie First School Admissions Policy proposed change was debated (the Parochial Church Council accepted residence in either parish of All Saints /St Nicholas and active members of another Christian Church within the parish as a qualification for admission) 

- Rehearsals for the Good Friday performance of the musical ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ began 

- The Church Centre activities including ‘Coffee & Conversation’ also ‘Choir at the Centre’ reconvened, attracting members beyond our community. 

- We were loaned a grand piano (installed in church) heralding the first of monthly concerts until December (organised by Rosamund Place with Master Musicians International). One of the most moving performances of the year was to be that of Khrystyna Mykhailichenko from the Ukraine who played works by Beethoven, Chopin, Brahms and Liszt. 

- Research began as to the possibility of Farmers’ Markets on the Green. 

## February 

- On the first Friday of every month, from 10:00 – 11:30, a dedicated gardening group began work on the Garden of Remembrance and its surroundings 

- At the 9:30 service on Sunday 6 February , we welcomed Gosforth Air Cadets to celebrate 81yrs since their foundation. 

March 

- The Northumberland Wildlife Trust staff and volunteers worked to improve the health of our West Ave hedge and make it a more welcoming haven for wildlife (part of the Urban Rewilding Project) 

- An Appeal was launched resulting in an overwhelming response for items to assist refugees arriving in the North East from Eastern Europe and Ukraine. 

- A Café Church took place in the Centre and was led by the Young people’s group ‘Evolution’ recounting what they had learned during lockdown. 

- A Lent study began. This was a 5-week programme on ‘Superstar’, (afternoons in the Centre or evenings via Zoom) - an exploration and reflection of issues raised by the production. 

- During Lent, on Sunday evenings in church, members of the congregation were invited to reflect on their understanding of the Gospel. 

- On Saturday 19 March, in the afternoon, a ‘Cake and Nursery Rhymes’ event for parents and under 5s took place in the Centre with 12 children attending. Parents enjoyed refreshments and children took away laminated Nursery Rhyme flip books made in-house ( _enabled and organised_ by _Louise Waugh, Dorothy Henderson, Diana Lavin, Felicity Shoesmith and Katie Hogg_ ). 

- At 7:30, a Quiz Night organised by ‘Tyneside Welcomes’ in conjunction with All Saints raised a considerable sum and pleasingly attracted a number of new volunteers for the project. 

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- Before the month end, The Calvary Cross Faculty arrived and a crowdfunding Appeal was launched via a company, ‘Spacehive’, ( _with advice from Felicity Shoesmith)_ to help cover the cost of CCTV & security lighting alongside our insurance claim _(pursued by Peter Brown)._ 

April 

- A fallen chunk of stone was discovered from an East window mullion and on the advice of the Church Architect, urgent work was advised. Subsequently, 2 panels of stained glass were removed, a new mullion was inserted and the very dirty East window stained glass was cleaned. 

- On Palm Sunday afternoon an informal communion service in the Centre was held to welcome people who had not felt able to attend church since prior to Covid. Nearly 40 people attended followed by refreshments and music was provided by the Semitones Orchestra. 

- On Good Friday we welcomed Rev Christopher Wardale to lead our 3 hours of devotion. That morning, there was also a children’s event on the Green 

- On Good Friday evening, a Concert Performance of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ took place in church, (led by John Lewis). 

- Easter Day, following the 9:30 service, families gathered on the Green for an hour of Easter crafts and activities, the children making Easter bonnets/hats and hunting for chocolate eggs whilst parents enjoyed the sunshine. 

- On Saturday 23 April we hosted an event to celebrate International Organ Day. 

- The 2022 Annual Meeting took place on Sunday 24 April in the Centre. Paul Wilkinson also completed his service as Church Warden. 

May 

- During Christian Aid Week, 15- 21 May ( _organised by Lesley Atkinson_ ) it was not possible to do house-to-house collections so envelopes were left in church and an e-envelope was put in place for online donations. 

- Saturday 14 May: a new event ‘Games on the Green’ followed by pizza & ice cream took place and was attended by 24 children plus 20 adults _(organised by Diana Lavin, Felicity Shoesmith and Katie Hogg)_ 

- An application for a licence from Newcastle City Council to hold 6 Farmers’ Markets (up to 12 stalls) on the Church Green to start in September was approved ( _Diana Lavin on behalf of the Parochial Church Council_ ). 

June 

- A ‘Jubilee Picnic’, was held on Saturday, 4 June. Brilliant sunshine helped set the mood on the Green whilst attendees enjoyed a quiz, walking-corgi balloon races (fun for both adults & children) and celebratory cake ( _Judy Riseborough)_ with cups of tea whilst being entertained with music and song by Richard Hazelwood on his guitar. 

- Sunday 26 June, the Rev Helen Lunn was licensed to the parish by the Bishop of Berwick, (her intended focus to be the Church of the Ascension). 

July 

- On Saturday 9 July, another new event, ‘Teddy Bears’ Picnic’ was held on the Green. Children delighted in entering their teddy bears to abseil from the church tower, each complete with safety harness and all were awarded with a certificate – all landing safely! 

- On Sunday 17 July, we welcomed to the Green a folk band ‘Timbre’ who sang an eclectic range of European songs, mostly from Scandinavia. 

- The Parochial Church Council meeting welcomed a visit by Archdeacon Rachel Wood and Chris Elder to ‘explore’ a formal framework for All Saints to be a hub church. 

August 

- The popular ‘Open Gardens’ event returned on Sunday afternoons. 

- Monday 15 August heralded the start of the well overdue facelift to the Centre hall, kitchen, toilets, staircase and Columba room. The electricity sockets in the Centre and the west end of church were upgraded. 

- On 19 August, we welcomed the Jigsaw Choir to sing from Shrewsbury. 

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- On Tuesday 23 August, the ‘Handlebards’ very popular return to the Green with their production of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night was well-attended by residents from all over the local community _(organised by Ros Place)._ 

- At the end of the month we said goodbye to Rev Beverley Davies. At her leaving event in October we reflected on how Beverley always related her faith in a down-to-earth way, using life experiences to reinforce her message. We also remembered how she patiently assembled the weekly YouTube services during lockdown. We wished her well in her new position at Benfield School. 

## September 

- We cautiously reintroduced wine at Holy Communion. Members of the congregation were given the option of accepting one or both elements. 

- On Saturday 15 September, our first ever Farmers’ Market was held on the Green, in glorious sunshine with just 9 stalls present including pies, honey, bread, specialist cakes and our own charity stall of recycled kitchen/table equipment. Our appeal for donations for the East Window (rather than an entry fee) achieved a considerable sum ( _organised by Diana Lavin and Marian Cave)._ 

- On Sunday 18 September, we welcomed Rev. Dr Miriam Jones, a Deacon who had been serving in the Diocese. She moved into St Hugh’s Vicarage. 

- On the same day, we held a special Commemoration Service for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We opened church and invited visitors to sign a book of condolence 

- Our bells were rung in honour of the Queen’s funeral on Monday 19 September. 

- The following week, on Sunday the 25 September, at the 9:30 service, Felicity Shoesmith spoke about our work with Young People, highlighting the pressing need of how to welcome and engage potential younger members from our area. 

## October 

- On Sunday 2 October at 9:30 we held our Harvest Festival with all our Uniformed Groups invited. Donations went to the ‘Walking with Project’ at Wallsend. At 3pm, in the Centre there was a Thanksgiving Service for those whom attending church is a challenge. This was followed with tea and music from the Semitones Orchestra 

- The Calvary Cross was finally reinstated in the Garden of Remembrance on a stone plinth with uplighters and CCTV in place 

- On Saturday 29 October, there was an afternoon celebration tea (pizza and cake) cup presentation and party games in the Centre for the Uniformed Groups and their families who had taken part in the Enterprise Challenge. (They had each been given £50 to see how they could make it grow.) In the evening, there was a sell-out Parish Quiz and delicious supper 

- The average Sunday attendance count for the year 2022 was noted to be 134 (112 in October 2021). 

## November 

- The Clergy from All Saints led the Remembrance Day Service in Gosforth Park. It was attended by many hundreds of local people. 

- On Saturday 19 November, we held the annual (indoor) Church Christmas Fair _(organised by Valerie Farthing & Francine Bain)_ and the second (outdoor) Farmers’ Market.  The events were financially successful and despite the cold wet day, the locals flocked to enjoy both. 

- On Sunday 20 November, we were delighted to welcome Bishop Mark Bryant to church to confirm 5 candidates from All Saints and also St George’s, Jesmond and The Ascension, Kenton. Those Confirmed from All Saints were Helen Christian; Roo Davies; David Kelechi Chibyeze-anoma; Garwain Hedley and Pamela Hedley, who was also baptised that evening. 

- Paul Cross retired as a dedicated Bell Tower Captain after 12 years! We welcomed Yvonne Cairns to take on the responsibility for the day-to-day running of the tower. 

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## December 

- On Saturday 10 December the first Christmas Tree Festival event took place from 10– 12:30. Schools and all Groups with regular links with All Saints were invited to donate an upcycled/recyclable tree to help decorate our windows. 

- We welcomed our new Youth Worker Jaddai Kambeya following 2 previous attempts to appoint a Youth Worker. After discussions with the Youth Committee and careful negotiating, we entered into a partnership with North East Youth For Christ. Jaddai will work with us one day weekly during term time and on occasional Sundays. 

- The very cold weather leading up to Christmas had a detrimental effect on our Parish Carol Singing 

- On Sunday 18 December, the Christingle Service clashed with the Football World Cup Final 

- On Christmas Eve, a new, afternoon intergenerational event was trialled; it was planned particularly aimed at those families having young children _(organisation by Ros Place)_ . This was followed by the 2 traditional Carol services at 4:30 and 6pm and a midnight Eucharist. 

- A total of 934 people attended worship on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. 

## **Acknowledgements** 

Much could be said of _Ruth Birnie’s_ steady and faithful service. Ruth continues to be committed to her ministry among us. We are grateful also to _Vic Spong_ for his contributions to our life. _Christine Willoughby_ and _Nick Glover_ have given most generously of their time as Churchwardens. (Nick had previously served on the PCC for over 6 years being Secretary for much of that time.) At the Annual Meeting in 2022, we gave thanks to _Paul Wilkinson_ for his four years of devoted service (including his extra year to see us through the Covid changes) so freely given. We are very glad to have _Miriam_ working among us. Her ministry is already bearing fruit especially in thinking how we reach young families. 

_Louise Waugh_ has overseen much of our operations with patience and flair. We are grateful that she has so many skills, is conscientious and always carefully manages conflicting demands. _Tricia Maylia_ has again taken great care of both the church and Centre and helped to oversee many funerals and weddings in church. 

_Fred Carr_ has continued to dutifully and carefully oversee our finances. There is much work he does that often goes unnoticed and we remain indebted to him for his hard work. We appreciate too our dedicated Gift Aid Recorder, _Margaret Patterson_ and our Fees Treasurer, _Chris Bolland_ ,, whose roles are quietly but most ably undertaken. 

_Peter Brown_ , acting in his role as vice-chair of the PCC has generously given time to attend to all church fabric matters and was very busy whilst overseeing the vital restoration of the Calvary Cross and repair of the east window. We are grateful to _Alison Charlewood_ for taking on the (often onerous) role of PCC Secretary and her requisite set of administrative skills. 

The Church Choir continues to progress in leaps and bounds under the directorship of _John Lewis_ - his Superstar production, only possible after a tremendous amount of work, had the audience truly mesmerised. Continuing the musical theme, there are our bell ringers, in whose vital role we delight. Paul Cross was Tower Captain until November, retiring after 12 years inspiring and sharing his skills with his ringers. We are indebted to Paul and welcome _Yvonne_ into the role 

Thanks to _Lesley Atkinson_ for running Young Saints and Little Saints and to _Diana Lavin_ for leading the Tuesday ‘Choir at the Centre’ and her pioneering Farmers’ Markets. Also to Katie Hogg who became a Foundation School Governor at Archbishop Runcie School and to both Marian Coulson Cave and Craig Dallison who stepped down from being Governors during the year. 

_Rosamund Place_ who has overseen our You Tube broadcasts and recordings, those that work on the Sunday coffee rota and the amnesty group. 

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Much appreciation is directed to the work Mother’s Union, the Monday Club, Gosforth ‘Tyneside Welcomes’ ( _Andrew Cole),_ the ‘Keeping in Touch’ magazine editing team, the Christian mediation Group, Sew Knit and Natter, and the Amnesty Group; those who cut the grass _(Keith Davies and Tricia Maylia)_ and tidy the church grounds; the readers, the intercessors, the Stewards and indeed, all those who enable our worship to continue each Sunday and many more whose work is done quietly and in the background. 

## **Obituaries** 

## _Dorothy Henderson_ 

_Dorothy_ ’s sudden death was an awful shock. She possessed a “can do” attitude accompanied by much energy and commitment; the more challenging something seemed, the more she seemed to want to do it. Dorothy was a valued and loved member of our choir, was involved with our Sew, Knit and Natter group where she was treasurer, and she arranged and promoted our hugely successful Christmas Fair last year. Dorothy was our branch leader of the Mothers’ Union and diocesan treasurer. She was an integral part of all the new children’s events. She served on the Tyneside Welcomes committee and had offered a home for refugees from Ukraine. Sadly, she died suddenly before the work was complete. 

## _Alfhild Wellborne_ 

_Alfhild,_ who died in July is also a terrible loss. Alfhild, as well as being a caring mother and grandmother, had worked at The Seaman’s Mission Church, at Archibald First School and she also took on a role at the City Centre Chaplaincy. She had been a Branch Leader for All Saints’ Mothers’ Union and also co-ordinated the ‘World Day of Prayer’ for several years. Her life had been full and her faith was at the very centre of everything she did. We miss her strong presence among us. 

## _Hilary Hide_ 

_Hilary_ was a very good friend to many of us and her loss is keenly felt.  Hilary demonstrated her flair for many things in a range of ways, to many people. She was a core member of the Sew Knit and Natter Group, an expert gardener and excellent cook. Sympathetic and observant, she was a superb counsellor. She remained positive and brave in the face of loss and illness and had enabled David, throughout changing times, to have a most effective ministry as diocesan secretary for 22 years. Her thoughtfulness and wisdom will long be remembered. 

## **And Finally** 

We have a vision that by 2026, we shall be a diverse community of all ages, of more than 300 active members, who, inspired by their encounter with God, are making a real difference in our context. We wish for our worship to be thoughtful, rich, the distinctive musical, liturgical and theological inheritance of All Saints reinterpreted to engage the present. We seek to be open and receptive to those who feel particularly on the edge. 

We did so well in 2022 to maintain momentum and try out new ventures. This was a great achievement. I believe that ultimately our vision will be brought into reality by us living out the Christian hope entrusted to us in simple and sincere ways, and above all, by us embodying God’s reconciling presence to each other and to others.   I am always comforted by the fact that we are not called by God to be successful but fruitful. I believe being fruitful involves us going deeper in our prayers and being sensitive to others. I believe that the growth and development we seek will come from our journey inward both individually and as a community.  I hope that in 2023 we will take more time to ponder the deeper things and so shine brightly to draw many afresh to the fire of God’s love. 

## **Andrew Shipton** 

## **Congregation and PCC Meeting Details** 

There were 219 members on the Electoral Roll on 31 December 2022 (220 on 31 December 2021). 

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The PCC met 6 times in 2022. The average attendance was 82% (78% in 2020) The PCC regularly receives reports from the its working groups and the Fabric committee, in particular, has provided a great deal of valuable and relevant material. Regular reports have also been received from the Deanery Synod.  There were also 2 Open PCC meetings on Sunday mornings after the 9.30 service. 

## **Finance** 

All Saints’ finances have slowly recovered from the Coronavirus pandemic which had a significant negative in 2020, and to a lesser effect, in 2021. 

The accounts show a surplus of £101,602 for 2022 before taking account of the deficit of £6,911 in the market value of our investments. The accounts at the end of 2021 showed a deficit of £1,700 before an investment gain of £7,244. 

## **Income** 

Total income, excluding legacies and grants decreased from £219,915 in 2021 to £215,472 in 2022. 

## **Planned Giving** 

There were 134 members in our Planned Giving scheme at 31 December 2022 compared with 137 at the end of 2021, the reduction caused by deaths and parishioners who have relocated for family or employment reasons having exceeded new members joining during 2022.  Planned Giving decreased by £6,163 (£106,524 in 2021, £100,361 in 2022). 

## **Donations** 

Donations in 2022 totalled £31,493 which included £13,900 donated for particular purposes, the remaining £17,593 being from general ad hoc donations. 

## **Tax Recovery** 

For 2022 we have claimed the maximum GASDS allowance of £8,000 giving an income of £2,000. GASDS and the gift aid recovered on Planned Giving and donations increased from £28,462 in 2021 to £30,830 in 2022. 

## **Crowdfunding Appeal (using Spacehive)** 

In order to provide funds for projects involving the Calvary Cross Security and draining of the grass area adjacent to the Church, it was decided to seek matching funding from Crowdfunding North of Tyne set up by the North of Tyne Mayor. The result of the Crowdfunding appeal was as follows: 

|**Offline contributions received by All Saints and**|**(£)**|
|---|---|
|**transferred to Spacehive:**||
|Donations|8,225|
|Fundraising|84|
|Grant from Community Foundation|1,000|
|Gift Aid from Donations|1,306|
|**Total of offline contributions**|**11,215**|
|Individual donations to Spacehive|1,845|
|Grant from the North of Tyne Combined Authority|8,886|
|**Overall Total of Contributions**|**21,946**|
|**Spacehive Charges:**||
|Spacehive Fee|1,025|
|Transaction Fee|58|
|VAT|207|
|**Total of Spacehive Charges**|**1,290**|
|**Amount Received from Spacehive**|**20,646**|



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## **Grants** 

In addition to the two grants identified in the preceding section, Crowdfunding Appeal, a Parish Support Grant was received from the Newcastle Diocese Board of Finance for £1,000. 

## **Expenditure** 

98% of expenditure is on activities related to the work of the church.  The Parish Share and clergy costs support the ministry at All Saints and elsewhere in the diocese. Church costs provide for worship at ordinary and special services. Expenditure on the All Saints’ Centre assists the mission of the church in the community at large. 

Expenses for the year totalled £257,256 compared with £240,135 in 2021. 

## **Properties** 

In order to comply with the Financial Reporting Standard FRS 102 and the Charities Act 2011, the houses were re-valued at the date of transition to FRS 102 of 1 January 2015 with assigned values as follows: 

- Old Clergy House - £210,000 

- Verger’s House - £225,000 

The properties have now been re-valued at 31 December 2022 as follows: 

- Old Clergy House - £250,000 

- Verger’s House - £250,000 

The two properties now have identical valuations as it has been established that they are similar with respect to floor area and number of rooms. 

## **Rents** 

The All Saints’ Centre continued to be used by a variety of different organisations and private parties. Rents received totalled £14,647 (£18,223 in 2021). 

The Old Clergy House was occupied throughout the year. £7,925 was received in rent against expenses of £3,085. 

The Verger’s House was occupied throughout the year. £9,405 was received in rent against expenses of £1,415. 

## **Mission Giving** 

The PCC continued to support the work of the worldwide church by dedicating open plate cash collections at services to our Mission of the Month. 

Donations to the Mission of the Month charities are underwritten by the PCC to guarantee that each charity receives a sum equal to 3% of All Saints’ previous year’s planned giving and associated gift aid. 

Donations paid to charities totalled £9,241 (£12,639 in 2021) of which £45 was contributed from church funds to comply with the underwriting guarantee. £4,514 of this amount was collected at funerals and other events using the church and sent to their nominated charities. 

## **McMahon Permanent Endowment Fund** 

Income from this fund was £567 which, together with the £593 held over from 2021, was used to pay £900 for the repair of the Reredos in the Church leaving £260 to be carried over into 2023. 

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## **The Youth Project** 

The Youth Worker project income was £12,609 and the expenditure was £1,564 giving a surplus for the year of £11,045. 

## **Legacies** 

Credit has been taken in the accounts for the amount of £132,500 from the legacy of Florence Muriel Atkinson. 

Expenditure from the Legacies Fund in 2022 was £34,362 for the cost of the repair of the east wall of the Church, the provision of an electricity ring main in the west end of the Church, the decoration of the church centre, some of the costs of the Calvary Cross restoration, the church centre roof repairs and the provision of equipment storage sheds and fencing in the church centre. 

## **Bank Balances and Reserves** 

Bank balances and cash at 31 December 2022 totalled £190,418 compared with £104,700 at the end of 2021. £119,818 is in the Legacies fund, £62,201 is held in the Gloria Smith fund that finances the Youth Worker project and £12,679 is held in other funds for particular purposes. The resulting cash deficit of £4,280 (reduced from a surplus of £27,007 in 2021) of the General Income fund, together with the £18,210 due from debtors, is used to meet the amount of £8,180 due to the creditors and to provide working capital. 

The Legacy fund has increased from £57,327 in 2021 to £153,187 in 2022 

## **Going Forward** 

The receipt of the £132,500 from the legacy of Mrs Atkinson has improved our overall financial position significantly. From this legacy there is a residue of funds so we may receive another £1,000 or so during 2023. We have also been notified of another legacy from the will of Mr Michael Ramsey Scott which should provide a sum of over £15,000 during 2023. 

However, there are significant future costs already known about which have to be taken into account. The Church organ requires remedial works, the cost of which is estimated at £107,000. Also, the Parish Share has increased by about 5% to £117,000 per annum and will increase by another 5% during 2024. 

The General Income fund is of considerable concern as it’s liquid reserves is a negative of £4,282 before taking into account the £18,210 due from debtors and the £8,180 due to the creditors. From January 2023, all of the Planned Giving and associated gift aid is to be allocated against the General Income fund instead of a portion being allocated to the Gloria Smith fund. This should cause a very gradual transfer from the totally overfunded Gloria Smith fund to the General Income fund by about £12,000 per year. However, the effect on the General Income fund will be reduced by about £5,500 due to the increase in the Parish Share. 

The reduction in Planned Giving continues which is a major factor in the low level of the General Income fund. Planned Giving has been the backbone of All Saints’ income for many years and its reduction has to be at least halted and if possible reversed. 

The future will be challenging, in particular to ensure that the General Income fund has sufficient liquid reserves for day-to-day expenditure. 

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## **Acknowledgements** 

The PCC wish to express their gratitude for the generous legacies that have been received, to thank the many donors to the various appeals that have been made, and to pay tribute to all those members of the congregation who contribute regularly to the finances of All Saints or give of their time and talents to support its many activities. 

On behalf of the Council 

## **Andrew Shipton** 

Vicar, Chair of the Council 9 April 2023 

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## **Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of All Saints’ Church, Gosforth Charity** 

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2022 which are set out on pages 15 to 26. 

## **Responsibilities and basis of the report** 

As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act). 

I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. 

## **Independent examiner's statement** 

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 

1. Accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or 

2. The accounts do not accord with those records; or 

3. The accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Account and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view’ which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. 

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. 

Date 10 April 2023 

## **D Bulmer BA(Hons) ACA For and on behalf of Haines Watts, Chartered Accountants** 

17 Queens Lane Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 1RN 

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## **Statement of Financial Activities** 

|**For the year ended 31 December 2022**<br>**Income and Endowments**<br>Note<br>Voluntary income<br>2(a)<br>Trading activities<br>2(b)<br>Income from charitable activities<br>2(c)<br>Other income<br>2(d)<br>Income from investments<br>2(e)<br>**Total income and endowments**<br>**Expenditure**<br>Raising funds<br>3(a)<br>Church activities<br>3(b)<br>**Total expenditure**<br>**Net income / (expenditure) before investment gains**<br>Net gains on investments<br>**Net movement in funds**<br>Gain on revaluation of fixed assets<br>Total funds brought forward at 1 January 2022<br>**Total funds carried forward at 31 December 2022**|MacMahon<br>Permanent<br>Unrestricted<br>Restricted<br>Endowment<br>Total<br>funds<br>funds<br>fund<br>funds<br>£<br>£<br>£<br>£<br>269,574<br>36,496<br>-<br>306,070<br>31,977<br>-<br>-<br>31,977<br>13,081<br>3,413<br>-<br>16,494<br>1,052<br>484<br>-<br>1,536<br>2,214<br>567<br>-<br>2,781<br>317,898<br>40,960<br>-<br>**358,858**<br>5,676<br>631<br>-<br>6,307<br>228,373<br>22,576<br>-<br>250,949<br>234,049<br>23,207<br>-<br>257,256<br>83,849<br>17,753<br>-<br>101,602<br>(4,367)<br>-<br>(2,544)<br>(6,911)<br>79,482<br>17,753<br>(2,544)<br>94,691<br>35,000<br>-<br>-<br>35,000<br>544,455<br>57,127<br>21,614<br>623,196<br>658,937<br>74,880<br>19,070<br>752,887||
|---|---|---|
|||2021<br>Total<br>funds<br>£<br>176,838<br>36,763<br>14,647<br>8,063<br>2,124|
|||**238,435**|
|||1,318<br>238,817|
|||**240,135**|
|||(1,700)<br>7,244|
|||**5,544**<br>30,000<br>587,652|
|||**623,196**|



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|**Balance sheet as at 31 December 2022**||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|||**2022**|**2022**|**2021**|**2021**|
||Notes|£|£|£|£|
|**Fixed assets**||||||
|Properties|6||500,000||465,000|
|Investments|7||52,439||58,375|
||||552,439||523,375|
|**Current assets**||||||
|Debtors and other amounts||||||
|receivable|8|18,210||10,440||
|Bank balances and cash in hand||190,418||104,700||
|||208,628||115,140||
|Creditors falling due within one year|9|8,180||15,319||
|**Net current assets**|||200,448||99,821|
|**Total assets less current liabilities**|||752,887||623,196|
|**Net assets**|||752,887||623,196|
|**Funds**||||||
|Unrestricted - General Funds|10||166,465||86,983|
|Unrestricted - Revaluation Reserve|||492,472||457,472|
|Restricted|10||74,880||57,127|
|MacMahon Permanent Endowment|10||19,070||21,614|
|**Total funds**|11||752,887||623,196|



Approved by the Parochial Church Council on 9 April 2023 and signed on its behalf 

## **Andrew Shipton** 

Vicar, Chair of the Council 9 April 2022 

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## **1. Accounting Policies** 

## _**Basis of financial statements and assessment of going concern**_ 

The PCC is a public benefit entity within the meaning of FRS102. The financial statements have been prepared under the Charities Act 2011, in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations Act 2006 governing the individual accounts of PCCs, with the Regulations' "true and fair view" provisions and under FRS102 (2016) as the applicable accounting standards and the 2019 version of the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP(FRS102)). 

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for investment assets, which are shown at market value.  The financial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. 

The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated. 

## _**Going concern**_ 

Having considered a period of at least 12 months from the date of approving these financial statements the trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about All Saints' ability to continue as a going concern. Overall funds are still substantial despite having had significant costs, particularly for the Church decoration and lighting, Church bells refurbishment and the repair of the Church East Wall over the last 5 years. 

## _**Funds**_ 

Unrestricted or general funds are funds that are not subject to any restriction regarding their use and are available for application for the general purposes of the PCC.  Funds designated for a particular purpose by the PCC are restricted funds. 

Restricted funds are funds that are subject to specific trusts as to how they may be used, which may be declared by the donors, or on their authority (as in the case of a public appeal) but still within the objects of the Church. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements. 

Permanent endowment funds are restricted funds which represent monies or other assets given with the specific instruction that only the income from them may be spent and that the capital must be retained permanently. 

## _**Income and Endowments**_ 

## _Voluntary income_ 

Collections are recognised when received by or on behalf of the PCC. Planned giving receivable under Gift Aid is recognised only when received. Income tax recoverable on Gift Aid donations is recognised when the donations are received. Legacies are accounted for as soon as the PCC is notified of its legal entitlement and the amount is quantifiable and its receipt is reasonably certain. 

## _Trading activities_ 

Rental income from the letting of church premises is recognised on an accruals basis when the Church is entitled to the rent. 

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## **1. Accounting policies (continued)** 

## _Income from investments_ 

Investment income is earned through holding assets for investment purposes. It includes dividends and interest. Where it is not practicable to identify investment management costs incurred within a scheme with reasonable accuracy the investment income is reported net of these costs. It is included when the amount can be measured reliably. Interest income is recognised using the effective interest method and dividend income is recognised as the charity’s right to receive payment is established. 

## _Gains and losses on investments_ 

Realised gains or losses are recognised when investments are sold.  Unrealised gains or losses are accounted for on the revaluation of investments at the balance sheet date. 

## _**Expenditure**_ 

## _Church activities_ 

The Diocesan Parish Share is accounted for when paid.  All of the Parish Share due for 2022 was paid in 2022. Mission Giving and donations are accounted for when paid or when awarded if that award carries a binding obligation on the PCC. 

All other expenditure is generally recognised when it is incurred and is accounted for gross. 

## _**Fixed assets**_ 

## _Consecrated land and buildings and movable church furnishings_ 

Consecrated and beneficed property of any kind is excluded from the accounts by Chapter 2, Section 10 of the Charities Act 2011. 

Movable church furnishings held by the Vicar and Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal are accounted for as unalienable property unless consecrated. In the case of unalienable property acquired prior to 1 January 2001 there is insufficient information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the accounts. 

All expenditure incurred during the year on consecrated or beneficed buildings, individual items under £2000, or the repair of moveable church furnishings acquired before 1 January 2001 is written off. 

## _Other fixtures, fittings and office equipment_ 

Equipment used within the church premises is normally depreciated on a straight line basis over three years. Individual items of equipment with a net cost of £2,000 or less are written off when the asset is acquired. 

## _Houses_ 

The Old Clergy and Verger's Houses are valued in the accounts as at the 31 December 2022 market value. 

## _Investments_ 

Investments are stated in the balance sheet at their market value on 31 December 2022. 

## _**Current assets**_ 

Amounts owing to the PCC at the balance sheet date in respect of fees, rents or other income are shown as debtors less a provision for any amounts which may prove uncollectable. 

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## **1. Accounting policies (continued)** 

## _**Pension fund**_ 

For elegible salaried employees All Saints participates in the Pension Builder Scheme section of the Church Workers Pension Fund (CWPF) for lay staff. CWPF is administered by the Church of England Pensions Board, which holds the CWPF assets separately from those of the Employer and other particiating employers. 

There are two sections in the Pension Builder Scheme, the Pension Builder Classic (PB Classic) and the Pension Builder 2014 which are both classed as defined benefit schemes. All Saints participates in the the PB Classic scheme. 

There is no sub-division of assets between employers in each section of of the Pension Builder Scheme. 

The scheme is considered to be a multi-employer scheme as described in Section 28 of FRS 102. This is because it is not possible to attribute the Pension Builder Scheme's assets and liabilities to specific employers and means that contibutions are accounted for as if the Scheme were a defined contribtion scheme. 

The PCC contributes 5% of basic salary and employees contribute a minimum of 3.5% of basic salary, 0.5% being for life insurance cover. The contributions in 2022 totalled £1,086 (2021 - £1,325) and there were no contributions outstanding at year end. 

A valuation of the scheme is carried out once every three years. The most recent scheme valuation was carried out as at 31 December 2019. This showed a funding deficit of £4.8 million. At the most recent annual review, the Board chose to grant a discretionary bonus of 10.1% following improvements in the funding position. over 2021. 

The legal structure of the scheme is such that if any another employer fails, All Saints could become responsible for paying a share of the failed employer's pension liablities. 

All Saints had  2 active members and 0 deferred members in the PB Classic Scheme at 31 December 2022. 

## _**Reserves**_ 

Reserves are held to cover liabilities shown in the balance sheet, future projects and to meet unexpected demands. The trustees aim to maintain overall reserves of cash and investments at a level which equates to 3 months of average expenditure while maintaining a positive balance of cash in the General Income fund. 

## _**Cash flow statement**_ 

The PCC have taken advantage of the exemption conferred by FRS 102 to dispense with the requirement to prepare a cash flow statement as the income is less than £500,000. 

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|_Notes_<br>**2. Income and Endowments**<br>2(a)**Voluntary income**<br>Planned giving<br>Donations<br>Income tax recoverable<br>Furlough<br>Legacies and gifts in memoriam<br>Grants<br>2(b)**Trading activities**<br>All Saints' Centre lettings<br>Rent of Old Clergy House<br>Rent of Verger's House<br>2(c) **Income from charitable activities**<br>Fundraising and other events<br>Fees<br>2(d)**Other income**<br>Costs recovered - expenses, insurance<br>claim and office charges<br>Subscriptions and travel costs recovered<br>2(e)**Income from investments**<br>Dividends<br>Bank interest received<br>**Total income and endowments**|2022<br>Unrestricted<br>Youth<br>Other<br>Total<br>funds<br>project<br>funds<br>funds<br>£<br>£<br>£<br>£<br>90,429<br>9,932<br>-<br>100,361<br>17,593<br>-<br>13,900<br>31,493<br>28,052<br>2,193<br>585<br>30,830<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>132,500<br>-<br>-<br>132,500<br>1,000<br>-<br>9,886<br>10,886<br>269,574<br>12,125<br>24,371<br>306,070<br>14,647<br>-<br>-<br>14,647<br>7,925<br>-<br>-<br>7,925<br>9,405<br>-<br>-<br>9,405<br>31,977<br>-<br>-<br>31,977<br>7,386<br>-<br>2,403<br>9,789<br>5,695<br>-<br>1,010<br>6,705<br>13,081<br>-<br>3,413<br>16,494<br>1,052<br>-<br>-<br>1,052<br>-<br>484<br>-<br>484<br>1,052<br>484<br>-<br>1,536<br>975<br>-<br>567<br>1,542<br>1,239<br>-<br>-<br>1,239<br>2,214<br>-<br>567<br>2,781<br>317,898<br>12,609<br>28,351<br>358,858<br>Restricted funds|2021<br>Total<br>funds<br>£<br>106,524<br>15,021<br>28,462<br>8,311<br>8,800<br>9,720|
|---|---|---|
|||176,838|
|||18,223<br>9,000<br>9,540|
|||36,763|
|||4,306<br>10,341|
|||14,647|
|||7,840<br>223|
|||8,063|
|||1,466<br>658|
|||2,124|
||||
|||238,435|
||||



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|**3.**<br>**Expenditure**<br>3(a) **Raising funds**<br>Planned giving renewal expenses<br>Fundraising costs<br>3(b) **Church activities**<br>Ministry: Parish Share<br>Clergy housing costs<br>Clergy expenses<br>Church: Altar requisites, vestments etc<br>Cleaning, repairs and maintenance<br>Livestream<br>East wall repairs<br>West End electricity ring main<br>Light and heat<br>Insurance<br>Organist, choir, music etc<br>Centre: Cleaning, repairs and maintenance<br>Stonework pointing<br>Access path lighting<br>Dishwasher<br>Calvary Cross restoration<br>Calvary Cross security / Field drainage<br>Decoration of church centre hall etc<br>Centre Roof Repairs<br>Equipment Storage Sheds & Fencing<br>Insurance<br>Light and heat<br>Caretaker costs<br>Misc.    Mission and education<br>Youth worker project<br>Old Clergy House expenses<br>Verger's House expenses<br>Church Office<br>Independent Examiners' costs<br>Mission Giving shortfall<br>Other costs<br>**Total expenditure**|2022<br>Unrestricted<br>Restricted<br>Total<br>funds<br>funds<br>funds<br>£<br>£<br>£<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>5,676<br>631<br>6,307<br>5,676<br>631<br>6,307<br>111,505<br>-<br>111,505<br>5,617<br>-<br>5,617<br>1,332<br>-<br>1,332<br>1,492<br>-<br>1,492<br>372<br>900<br>1,272<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>20,353<br>3,752<br>24,105<br>2,645<br>2,810<br>5,455<br>4,009<br>-<br>4,009<br>7,561<br>-<br>7,561<br>7,080<br>1,464<br>8,544<br>13,340<br>-<br>13,340<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>1,652<br>-<br>1,652<br>-<br>11,166<br>11,166<br>6,552<br>-<br>6,552<br>960<br>-<br>960<br>2,200<br>-<br>2,200<br>2,029<br>-<br>2,029<br>3,498<br>-<br>3,498<br>7,364<br>-<br>7,364<br>1,221<br>63<br>1,284<br>-<br>1,564<br>1,564<br>3,085<br>-<br>3,085<br>1,415<br>-<br>1,415<br>18,780<br>-<br>18,780<br>1,094<br>-<br>1,094<br>45<br>-<br>45<br>3,172<br>857<br>4,029<br>228,373<br>22,576<br>250,949<br>234,049<br>23,207<br>257,256|2021<br>Total<br>funds<br>£<br>-<br>1,318|
|---|---|---|
|||1,318|
|||111,505<br>4,109<br>1,213<br>1,170<br>3,200<br>8,496<br>-<br>-<br>3,049<br>7,286<br>4,524<br>22,837<br>16,320<br>2,742<br>3,128<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>1,953<br>4,439<br>7,217<br>892<br>8,140<br>3,188<br>1,267<br>17,145<br>1,084<br>995<br>2,918|
|||238,817|
||||
|||240,135|
||||



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## **4. Mission giving** 

The PCC continues to dedicate open plate collections to the Mission of the Month. 

|_From_<br>_From_<br>_Total_<br>_Special_<br>_Church_<br>_paid_<br>_Collections_<br>_Funds_<br>**2022**<br>£<br>£<br>£<br>**Mission of the Month**<br>January<br>Cedarwood Trust<br>403<br>-<br>403<br>Cedarwood Trust<br>February<br>Tyneside Welcomes<br>446<br>-<br>446<br>NIDAS<br>April<br>Church Mission Society<br>249<br>44<br>293<br>Church Mission Society<br>May<br>uS<br>385<br>-<br>385<br>uS<br>June<br>Cornerstone<br>441<br>-<br>441<br>Cornerstone<br>July<br>Mission to Seafarers<br>417<br>-<br>417<br>Mission to Seafarers<br>August<br>PCDC<br>476<br>-<br>476<br>PCDC<br>September<br>Northumbria Deaf Church<br>335<br>-<br>335<br>Northumbria Deaf Church<br>October<br>Walking With<br>464<br>-<br>464<br>Walking With<br>November<br>Shelter Box<br>324<br>-<br>324<br>Shelter Box<br>December<br>West End Refugee Service<br>329<br>-<br>329<br>West End Refugee Service<br>4,727<br>**Other donations**<br>Christingle<br>Children's Society<br>128<br>-<br>128<br>Children's Society<br>Shelter Box<br>572<br>-<br>572<br>Christians Against Poverty<br>Feeding Families<br>572<br>-<br>572<br>Destiny Streetworx<br>Christmas Day<br>Sabeel Jerusalem<br>344<br>-<br>344<br>Caritas Baby's Hospital<br>Other charities<br>2,897<br>-<br>2,897<br>Other charities<br>4,514<br>9,241<br>Friends of Murambinda<br>Hospital, Zimbabwe<br>414<br>Christmas Eve<br>Friends of Murambinda<br>Hospital, Zimbabwe<br>March<br>414<br>-|_Total_<br>_paid_<br>**2021**<br>£<br>350<br>325<br>501<br>501<br>501<br>501<br>501<br>501<br>581<br>501<br>501<br>1,380|
|---|---|
||6,644|
||133<br>246<br>246<br>142<br>5,228|
||5,995|
|||
||12,639|



## **Note** 

The amounts listed above are considered to be direct income for the charities concerned and only pass through All Saints' bank account for recording purposes. Therefore these amounts are not included in either the income or the expenditure in these accounts. Any addition from church funds listed is included under miscellaneous expenditure. 

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## **5. Staff costs** 

|**Staff costs**||
|---|---|
|Wages and salaries<br>Social security costs *<br>Pension costs<br>Organists' fees|2022<br>2021<br>£<br>£<br>21,997<br>25,898<br>-<br>-<br>1,086<br>1,325<br>6,625<br>3,067|
||29,708<br>30,290|



* Employer National Insurance has a 5,000 allowance. 

The PCC has employed a part-time administrator and a part-time caretaker throughout 2022. The Fees paid to organists are also shown. 

## **6. Fixed assets** 

|Properties at fair value|At 1 Jan.<br>At 31 Dec.<br>2022<br>2022<br>£<br>£<br>£<br>465,000<br>35,000<br>500,000<br>Revaluation|
|---|---|



The properties comprise the All Saints' Centre (previously called the Church Hall), which has been written off in previous years, and the two adjacent houses, the Verger's House and the Old Clergy House. The Verger's House and the Old Clergy House are both valued at £250,000 a review having established that the houses are similar with respect to floor area and number of rooms. 

The title to the land on which the All Saints' Centre and the two houses are situated is vested in the Church Commissioners. 

All office equipment is fully depreciated or, in the case of individual items costing less than £2000, written off on acquisition. 

## **7. Investments** 

These comprise 2,538 shares (2021 - 2,493) in the Central Board of Finance of The Church of England Investment Fund and are stated at market value at the balance sheet date. Their cost was £16,169 (2021 - £15,194). 

|cost was £16,169 (2021 - £15,194).||
|---|---|
|Market value at 1 January 2022<br>Dividends reinvested<br>Unrealised gains<br>Market value at 31 December 2022|£<br>58,375<br>975<br>(6,911)|
||52,439|



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## **8. Debtors and other amounts receivable** 

|**Debtors and other amounts receivable**||
|---|---|
|Prepayments<br>Income tax recoverable<br>Other debtors|2022<br>2021<br>£<br>£<br>7,462<br>1,543<br>3,923<br>3,584<br>6,825<br>5,313|
||18,210<br>10,440|



## **9. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year** 

|**Creditors: amounts falling due within one year**||
|---|---|
|Creditors for goods and services<br>Accruals<br>PAYE and national insurance contributions|2022<br>2021<br>£<br>£<br>4,540<br>12,071<br>3,543<br>3,148<br>97<br>100|
||8,180<br>15,319|



## **10. Analysis of net assets between funds** 

Fund balances at 31 December 2022 are represented by : 

|Properties<br>Office equipment<br>Investments<br>Net current assets|MacMahon<br>Permanent<br>Unrestricted Restricted Endowment<br>Total<br>funds<br>funds<br>fund<br>funds<br>£<br>£<br>£<br>£<br>500,000<br>-<br>-<br>500,000<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>33,369<br>-<br>19,070<br>52,439<br>125,568<br>74,880<br>-<br>200,448|
|---|---|
||658,937<br>74,880<br>19,070<br>752,887|



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## **11. Statement of funds** 

|||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|**Statement of funds**||||Revaluation/||
||Balance|||Investment|Balance|
||01-Jan-22|Income|Expenditure|gains|31-Dec-22|
||£|£<br>|£|£|£|
|**Permanent endowment**|21,614|-|-|(2,544)|19,070|
|**Restricted Funds**||||||
|Music development|588|665|1,011|-|242|
|Gloria Smith fund|51,156|12,609|1,564|-|62,201|
|Donations and fundraising  for||||||
|specific purposes*|4,790|27,119|19,732|-|12,177|
|Income from Permanent Endowment|593|567|900|-|260|
|Total restricted funds|57,127|40,960|23,207|-|74,880|
|**Unrestricted**||||||
|General income||||||
|Properties|465,000|-|-|35,000|500,000|
|Cash Deposits|22,128|183,309|199,687|-|5,750|
|Legacies fund|57,327|134,589|34,362|(4,367)|153,187|
||544,455|317,898|234,049|30,633|658,937|
|**Total funds**|623,196|358,858|257,256|28,089|752,887|
|* 5 Dormant items in the restricted fund|which have unspent income as follows:|||||
|Café Church & Evolution publicity||£106.10||||
|Defibrilator purchase & installation||£411.84||||
|West End development||£2,062.75||||
|Kneeler cushions repair||£141.00||||
|Disabled facilities||£88.00||||



have had the unspent income assigned towards the cost of the West End electricity ring main. This was voted upon by the PCC and received no objection from the Charities Commission. 

## **MacMahon Permanent Endowment Fund** 

Under the Will of Alice Mary MacMahon, who died on 6 April 1966, this fund is held on trust to apply the income of the fund in the maintenance, repair and upkeep of the fabric of the church and the churchyard. 

## **Gloria Smith Fund** 

This represents the monies raised less expenditure to date for the Youth Project. 

## **Donations and fundraising for other specific purposes** 

This comprises donations, fundraising and grants for specific items such as the refurbishment of the Church and All Saints' Centre and its equipment. 

## **Income from Permanent Endowment** 

Income from the MacMahon fund is credited to this fund.  Costs in connection with maintenance as defined above are charged against it to the extent that the available income allows. 

## **Music Development Fund** 

This provides funds for improvements to music for worship including the funding of an Organ Scholar. 

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## **11. Statement of funds (continued)** 

## **Legacies Fund** 

Legacies are often accompanied by instructions as to the use of the monies. Alternatively an attempt may be made to match a legacy with the purchase of a specific item or the funding of specific expenditure that results in something of a permanent nature.  The balance of the fund held represents the value of legacies and gifts in memoriam received without specific instructions as to their use. This is used for significant capital projects associated with the Church or Church Centre. 90% of the bank interest earned in 2022 has been allocated to the Legacies fund and 10% to the General Income fund. 

The resulting position is as set out in the following table: 

|General Income fund.<br>The resulting position is as set out in the following table:||
|---|---|
|Properties<br>Investments<br>Net current assets|Total<br>General<br>Legacies<br>unrestricted<br>income<br>fund<br>funds<br>£<br>£<br>£<br>500,000<br>-<br>500,000<br>-<br>33,369<br>33,369<br>5,750<br>119,818<br>125,568|
||505,750<br>153,187<br>658,937|



## **12. Related party transactions** 

Expenses payable to the Revd Canon Andrew Shipton, the Revd Beverley Davies and the Revd Miriam Jones amounted to £1,272. 

The Revd Canon Andrew Shipton has occupied a house attached to his appointment since September 2014. Costs borne by the PCC in connection with the Vicarage during 2022 totalled £4,087 The Revd Miriam Jones has occupied a house attached to her appointment as Curate since September 2022. Costs borne by the PCC in connection with her house during 2022 totalled £1,529. No allowances for expenses incurred in the course of work for the church were paid to any other member of the PCC during 2022. 

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