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Diocese of Liverpool The Parish of Up Holland & Dalton St Thomas the Martyr Parish Church Church Street, Up Holland, Skelmersdale, WN8 OND Christ The Servant Church Bifkrig, Digmoor, Skelmersdak, WN8 9HW St Michael & All Angels Parish Church Higher Lane, Dalton, Skelmersdale, WN8 7RP Oak House 6 Elmridge, Tanhouse Skelmersdale, WN8 6DD. Annual Report and Accounts for the Parochial Church Council st Year ending 31 December 2024 THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND

Administrative infomiation The Up Holland Parish Team consists of the Churches of.. St Thomas Ihe Martyr Parish Church. Church Street. Up Holland, Lancashire WN8 OND. Christ the Servant Church Birkrig, Skelmersdale. Lancashire WN8 9HW. St Michael & All Angels Church Higher Lane. Dalton, Skelmersdale WN8 7RP Oak House 6 Elmridge Tanhouse Skelmersdale WN8 6DD Parish website: httpS.IAv￿￿.UphoI[anddattOn.Org.ukl Situated in the Ormskirk Deanery within the Diocese of Liverpool. (Parish Number 733) Charty number: 1131230 The Liverpool Diocesan Board of Finance acted as Custodian Trustee for the inalienable property of the churches. ointed Architects: For the three churches of.. St Thomas the Martyr Parish Church. Up Holland Christ the Servant Church. Digmoor St Michael & All Angels Parish Church. Dalton are: Graham Holland Associates Architects and Historic Buildings Consultants Winnington Hall, Cheshire, CW8 4DW 01606 624626 [e-mail] Banker5: HSBC Ormskirk 5 Moor Street. Ormskirk L39 2AB Inde endent Financial Examiner: Paul Rothwell, Myersons Chartered Accountants 32 Derby Street, Ormskirk, Lancashire. L39 2BY al advisor: No-one on retention, all legal advice obtained through St James, House, Liverpool.

Duties and Res onsibilities of the Parochial Church Council The PCC works together in consultation with the incumbent on matters of general concern and irnportance to the parish. The general functions of the PCC are stated within section 2 of the Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1956. The functions of parochial church council include= a) co-operating with the incumbent in promoting in the parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical; b) the considering and discussing of matters conceming the Church of England or any other matters of religious or public interest. but not the declaration of the doctrine of the Church on any question., c) making known and putting into effect any provision made by the diocesan synod or the deanery synod., d) giving advice to the dI0￿san synod and the deanery synod on any matter referred to the council- e) raising such matters as the council consider appropriate with the diocesan synod or deanery synod. In the exercise of its functions the Parochial Church Council {PCC) takes into consideration any expression of opinion by any parochial church meeting. The PCC is responsible for the good order. ￿pair and appropriate use of properties owned by or invested in the ecclesiastical parish, which currently consists of: st Thomas the Matyr Parish Church, Up Holland St Michael & All Angels Parish Church, Dalton Christ the Servant Church, Digmoor Oak House, Tanhouse The Parish Rooms (located at St Thomas the Martyr CE Primary School), The Rectory located in Up Holland. The Vicarage located in Ashurst A curate's house localed in Beacon View Drive. Up Holland It also ensures that any work carried out in the property it manages complies with statutory and Church of England regulations. The PCC is also responsible for Ihe management of the parish finances and resources. It must ensure that all financial conduct is in line with statutory and Church of England regulations. Dail Mana ement: The incumbent is the Chair of the PCC. Day to day management has been exercised by the incumbent, Churchwardens, PCC Secretary and PCC Treasurer.

Parish Cler The Revd. Paul Lock, Rector, The Rectory, College Road, Up Holland, WN8 OPY 01695 622936 The Revd. Paul Givens 1 Heatherlea Close, Up Holland. VVN8 ONX 07951522054 The Revd. Vivienne Mitchell 66 Parsonage Brow, Up Holland, WN8 OJG 07958 287188 Address for offjcial corres ondence: The Rectory, College Road, Up Holland. WN8 OPY 01695 622936 Churchwardens St Thomas the Ma Dennis Roughley Brenda Entwistle r Parish Church U Holland 29, Delphside Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8TR 23, Hallbridge Gardens, Up Holland. WN8 OEP 07740 164447 01695 622627 St Michael & All An Eve Barr Syl Samples els Parish Church Dalton 4, Pinewood, Forest Hill, Skelmersdale WN8 6UZ 07368 562476 10 Earls Garden, Burscough L40 7BT 07788 552816 PCC Secrets Janet Cowley 80a Sefton Road, 0￿eLl. Wigan WN5 8UP 07724 896803 The PCC Treasurer: Barbara Roughley 29, Delphside Road, Orrell, WN5 8TR 01695 624431

List of Members of The Parochial Church Council Ex-officio Members The Revd. Paul Lock Dennis Roughley Brenda Entwistle Eve Barr Syl samples Deane nod Members John Gardner [e-mail] Neil Girvin [e-mail] Alaric Hicks [e-mail] Steve Holmes [e-mail] Dennis Roughley [e-mail] resentatives elected from St Thomas the Ma r Church Michael Entwistle [e-mail] Helen Foster [e-mail] Nicholas Hale [e-mail] Heather Hannah [e-mail] Elisabeth Heyes [e-mail] Harry Lees [e-mail] Dorothy Smith [e-mail] Martin Starkey [e-mail] Re resentatives elected from Christ the Servant Church Gary Ferguson gary_lee [e-mail] Valerie Garner [e-mail] Tracy Shuttleworth [e-mail] Beryl Trainor [e-mail] Jen Williams [e-mail] Alison Woods naI￿v00ds1 @googlemail.corn (resigned 21. 9.24) Re resentatives elected from St Michael & All An els Church Jane Baker jbowden11 @virginmedia.com (resigned July 24) Marilyn Bryan marilyn [e-mail] Diane Dobson [e-mail] lan Dobson [e-mail] Martha Doyle [e-mail] James Wilson [e-mail] Rector Churchwarden Churchwarden Churchwarden Churchwarden [e-mail] [e-mail] [e-mail] [e-mail] [e-mail] from STM Church from SMD Church from SMD Church from CTS Church from STM Church Re resentative elected from Oak House Irene Hesketh [e-mail] PCC Secreta Janet Cowley PCC Treasurer Barbara Roughley La Vice Chair Alison Woods Eve Barr [e-mail] [e-mail] [e-mail] (until 21.9.24) e.ba￿[e-mail] (from 20. 11.23) PCC Electoral Roll Officer Janet Cowley PCC Safe uardin Jacky Jolley [e-mail] Officer [e-mail]

Safe uardin John Gardner Beryl Trainor lan Dobson Paula Eusebio Rebecca Vann Officers for each church for STM for CTS for SMD for Oak House for Oak House [e-mail] [e-mail] [e-mail] [e-mail] [e-mail] Scheme to create the Parish of U Holland and Dalton st The Benefice came into being on 1 April 2020 under a Pastoral Scheme made by the Church Commissioners on 3 March 2020. The Pastoral Scheme included the following: Termination of the Up Holland team established in 1973. The benefice of Up Holland and the benefice of Saint Michael and All Angels, Dalton became new benefice which is called "The Benefi￿ of Up Holland and Dalton" which is a rectory. The parish of Up Holland and the parish of Saint Michael and All Angels. Dalton was named "The Parish of Up Holland and Dalton which comprises the area of the new benefice. There are two parish churches within the parish, they are: o The Church of Saint Thomas the Martyr, Up Holland The Church of Saint Michael and All Angels, Dalton The parish is in archdeaconry of Wigan and West Lancashire (now within the Archdeaconry of Knowsley, Sephton & West Lancashire) and in the deanery of Ormskirk. The Rectory, 1 a College Road, Up Holland, Skelmersdale WN8 OPY is the place of residence of the incumbent of the new benefice. A full copy of the Pastoral Scheme is available in Ihe parish or from The Diocesan Offices. Oak House In October 2022 following agreement by the PCC of the Parish of Up Holland and Dalton, the PCC of the Parish of St John, Burscough, the Deanery of Omiskirk, the Archdeacon and the Bishop of Liverpool that Oak House moved into the Parish of Up Holland and Dalton, where it now operates as part of the parish. Oaks continues to be based at 6 Elmridge, Skelmersdale, WN8 6DD. Representatives from Oaks are invited to attend PCC and Churchwarden meetings. They also have a local management group which organises matters locally. Oak House now operates as part of the Parish of Up Holland and Dalton.

Parish Standin Orders Governin islation The life of the Benefice and Team shall be conducted in accordan￿ with the section 2 of the Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1956 and in accordance with any legislation relating to Parish Appointments and Representation. Canon Law, Church Legislation and Diocesan Rules in force at the time. Benefice Team The Incumbent, Licenced I ncumbent Status Clergy and Churchwardens are ex-officio members of all Committees and may choose to attend when they consider it appropriate. The Benefice and Districts The Parish of Up Holland & Dalton is a single Benefice with one Parochial Church Council (PCC). The Parish Electoral Roll There is one Electoral Roll made up members from each church or worshipping community within the parish. Representation on the Deanery Synod in accordance with current Church Legislation. Election is from the whole parish at the Annual Parochial Church Council (APCM). Child Protection A Child Protection Policy is agreed annually at the APCM in accordance with the Diocesan Guidelines and relevant legislation. for implementation at parish and church level. The La Chair A Lay Chair of the PCC will be appointed at the first PCC meeting following the APCM. They may attend any PCC committee as a full member. The PCC Secreta The PCC may appoint one of their number to act as secretary of the Council. Failing such an appointment the office of secretary shall be discharged by some other fit person who shall not thereby become a member of the Council. The Parish Treasurer The PCC may appoint one of their number to act as Treasurer. Failing such an appointment the office of Treasurer shall be discharged by the churchwardens or by some other frt person who shall not thereby become a member of the Council. The Parish Auditor The Parish Auditor or Examiner is elected annually at the APCM in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 1993 and subsequent legislation. Financial Mana ement The PCC is responsible for ensuring that all matters regarding finance and parish assets (including parish charities and trusts) are managed in accordance with the law and following guidelines from the Church of England, The Liverpool Diocese and the Charity Commission. A budget is set each year and the PCC Treasurer manages parish finance in accordan￿ with that budget. The PCC receives regular reports from the Treasurer and scrutinizes spending and income and evaluates how closely to the budget the parish is during the year and makes necessary adjustments. All cheques and payments from all accounts and trusts associated with the parish, must be signed by two authorised signatories. Receipts and invoices must be provided for all payments. For larger payments (levels and responsibilities are made clear in the appropriate parish policy) and for donations to other charities and organisations, can only be made with PCC'S authorisation (or that of the Standing Committee). The decision to make such payments must be recorded in the Minutes of that meeting. If the Standing Committee makes such a decision, this must be reported at the next PCC meeting. The PCC manages some agent transactions including. payment of statutory fees, special collectionslfund raising activities for charities (listed separately in this report). All these transactions are shown in the accounts. The accounts are independently scrutinized and reported at the Annual Meeting.

Parish Reserves Polic The PCC aims to keep approximately three months running costs in reserves. This is also to cover emergency building work. ointment of Officers and Sub-committees At their first meeting after the APCM the Parochial Church Council will appoint tts officers, their su committees and their representatives to other Parish Committees or outside bodies. Quorum for Meetin For a Meeting to take valid decisions. one third of the members must be present and voting. Com osition of the Parochial Church Council Licensed Clergy and Lay Workers Licensed Readers Parish Treasurer Members of General, Diocesan and Deanery Synod Churchwardens- two elected from each Church Elected Church Members - fifteen members - five from each Church The Parochial Church Council Standin The Incumbent Clergy holding Incumbent status PCC Secretary PCC Treasurer Lay Chair 6 Churchwardens Up to 3 lay people (one from each church) Committee The dates and venues of PCC Meetings are to be set by the PCC or the Standing Committee. In addition to the APCM there will be at least four Parochial Church Council Meetings in every year. PCC Meetings are to be held at places agreed by the PCC or Standing Committee. Items for Parochial Church Council A endas Any item to be brought up under Any Other Business must be given to the Secretary or Chairperson twenty-four hours before the meeting. In exceptional circumstances the Chairperson may allow an item for Any Other Business to be brought up at the meeting. Parochial Church Council Meetin s 2024125 There have been 8 meetings of the PCC in 2024 - 25: Wednesday 15th May (following the APCM) Monday 24 June 2024 Tuesday 16 July 2024 Thursday 26 September 2024 Wednesday 20 November 2024 Tuesday 28 January 2025 Thursday 13 March 2025 Wednesday 30 April 2025 Ormskirk Deane nod Parish Representatives have ensured that at most Deanery Synod Meetings the parish has been represented, where these meetings have been open to other PCC members and congregation members, people from across the parish have attended. This parish remains committed to working closely and positively with other local churches and the wider Deanery.

Local Herita e and Ameni We recognise that two of our church buildings and graveyards (and wider grounds at St Michael's> are an important statement of Christian presence in the local community. These have continued to be maintained to a high standard throughout the year by our dedicated band of volunteer gardeners in both churches. Our buildings and grounds are visited and enjoyed regulady by people from the local and wider communities and provide a warm welcome, support. pea￿ and tranquillity. Authored by Nick Daunt, we now have Church and Stained Glass Windows guide booklets available for St Thomas the Martyr Church. The booklets guide visitors around the exterior and interior of the church, drawing attention to the special herttage features of the church. Risk Mana ement The PCC takes its responsibility for the safety of the people and financial wellbeing of tts church buildings and other property very seriously. To date individual events and situations have been discussed and assessed as they have arisen and remedial actions taken as and when necessary. Our risk management policy is to continue to monitor all situations and carry out further risk assessments as and when necessary. The PCC operates a Health and Safety policy covering areas such as fire risk, electrical appliances, risks in the graveyard. first aid etc. The PCC is regularEy updated in any issues regarding Risk Management. We operate the Diocesan policy of protection for children and vulnerable adults. Volunteers are scrutinised by the Disclosure and Barring Service [DBS]. Some members of staff and volunteers are First Aid trained and the parish remains committed to ensuring this is maintained. As expansion of community hub activities reaches out to more vulnerable members of our community, we have expanded the number of people on our safeguarding team. The team now includes a parish safeguarding officer for the Up Holland Community Hub this person works alongside the church and PCC safeguarding officers within the Di0￿san safeguarding policy. The parish follows current guidance on safer recruitment. The Archdeacon's Safeguarding Review took place in 2024, as part of the usual Di0￿San th Safeguarding process. We received a response to the Review on 28 February 202 from the Diocesan Safeguarding Team. The response included their commendation which said.. 'We commend the PCC for the woth you have done in ensuring that you have created and are maintaining a safeguarding Gulture.. We were reminded that °PCC members should complete a PCC Member Trustee Eligibility and Fit and Proper Persons Declaration and have been DBS checked." This is now part of the parish safeguarding and safer recruitment process. All our churches are insured against the risk of damage to the building, vandalism, theft, fire and public liabilty. The Parish Rooms are also covered. There is appropriate insurance on the house in Beacon View Drive. Parish Website As part of our commitment to safeguarding and ensuring we are compliant wtth Church of England Regulations, the following statement is displayed on our parish website. The Parish of Up Holland and Dalton takes its duty and obligation to protect all extremely seriously. We have adopted the national Church of England's robust procedures and guidelines. You can find out more about the national policies and procedures at www.churchofengland.org/safeguarding If you have any safeguarding concems or issues on a safeguarding matter then you can rind useful contact information at httpJ/www.liverpool.anglican.org/safeguarding

Main Activities Include: Regular Sunday and midweek services are provided in all our churches. Learning groups have been organised. meeting fa￿ to face in different parts of the parish. The STM Development Group has continued to meet to oversee developments and plan for next steps to enable the church to be a more flexible and open place where many are welcomed and supported. The Up Holland Communty Hub is operating successfully: a fuller report is included later The PCC has continued to look at options for the future of Christ the Servant Church building - the condition of the roof and other aspects mean that repairing and maintaining are now beyond the church's means and looking at new options and opportunities will help us re-vision and more effectively serve the wider communty as well as maintain and strengthen the Christian presence wwthin the Digmoor area. There is a single website for the parish where infomiation about all three churches, our schools and wider community activities are listed and promoted. The site provides easy access to infomiation and application forms for those wanting to book baptisms, weddings, burial of ashes and other significant life events. A number of events have been organised at St Michael's Church for local people and those visiting the area. These have been well supported and much appreciated. We have been providing care for the bereaved and pastoral care to many across the communities we seNe. We have provided services of baptism, weddings and funerals in all three churches. We have been supporting our schools and the children and staff within them throughout the year. Through working successfully with the national LYCIG {Leading your Church into Growth) programme we have been evaluating our worship, presence and seNice across the local communities we serve and have introduced several inttiatives to improve much of what we do. We are seeing new people start to attend worship and some groups within our churches. Worshi Weekl Services Times at St Thomas the Ma Sunda g.00am Eucharist 10.30am Sung Eucharist 7.00pm Eucharist 10.00am Eucharist r Church in 2024: Tuesda Thursda Weekl Services Times at Christ the Servant Church in 2024 Sunda 10.30am Sung Eucharist Wednesda 10am Eucharist until Ma All worship and communtiy events stopped at Christ the Servant following infestation by vermin. The building has been closed sinGe May 2024. Weekl Services Times at St Michael & All An els Church Dalton in 2023: Sunda 10.30am Sung Eucharist Seasons & Hol Da A range of special services are planned throughout the year in thr￿ churches, these include.. Daily Services for Holy Week & Easter Extra times of worship for Holy Days and Saints days Remembran￿ Sunday Servi￿$ with the community HaNesl Services and activities Services to commemorate those who have died Carol Services Christingle

Attendance and Year on Year Trends 2020 69 2021 47 2022 53 2023 2024 68 82 Avera e attendance for Sunda Services Total communicants on Easter da Total number attending special services run by the church during advent (from Advent Sunday until 23rd December), which were held for the congregation and local commun 70 85 40 235 387 789 1041 The total number attending Christmas Eve Services (including communicants) Christin le and Midni ht Eucharist The total number of communicants for Christmas Midnight and Christmas mornin 192 70 232 389 396 40 63 72 78 110 Total number of attendants at Christmas Midni ht and Christmas mornin 57 70 88 96 114 120 i(y) 20 Average Total The total number Total number of attendance for communicants on of communicants attendants at Sunday Services Easter dav for Christmas Christmas Midnight 3nd Midnight and Chri5trnas Christmas Morning morning 2020 •2021 •2022 •2023 •2024 (M) ,Il Total numbef attending special The total number attendin8 services run by the church during Christrnas Eve Service5 (including advent (from Advent Sunday until communicants) (Christingle and 23rd Decemberl. which were held Midnight Eucharist) for the congregation and local community 2020 •2021 12022 •2023 •2024 10

2020 38 2021 28 2022 30 48 2023 41 2024 42 93 Avera e attendance for Sunda Sepiices Total communicants on Easter da Total number attending special services run by the church during advenl (from Advent Sunday until 23rd December), which were held for the congregation and local commun 47 323 244 335 430 The total number attending Christmas Eve Services (including communicants) Christin le and Midni ht Eucharist The total number of communicants for Christmas Midnight and Christmas mornin Total number of attendants at Christmas Midni ht and Christmas mornin 133 144 181 213 36 37 27 64 38 37 43 27 64 ICN) 70 50 20 io l.lk Illk Average Total The total number Total nurnber of attendance for commijnicants or7 of communicants attendants at Sunday Serwces Easter day for Christmas Christma5 Midnight and Midnight and Christma5 Christmas morning morning 2020 ll2021 a2022 w2023 •2024 450 350 250 21JJ 150 i¢J) 50 -11 Total number attending special The total number attending Services fun by the church during Christmas Eve Services (including advent (from Advent Sunday until communicants) (Christingle and 23rd December). which were held Midnight Eucharistl for thè tongregation and local community •2020 m2021 •2022 m2023 v2024

2020 23 Closed COVID 2021 2022 33 2023 21 2024 15 Avera e attendance for Sunda ServI￿s Total communicants on Easter da Total number attending special services run by the church during advent (from Advent Sunday until 23rd December), which were held for the congregation and local communi 18 19 21 21 Church closed 28 468 463 256 The total number attending Christmas Eve Services (including communicants} Christin le and Midni ht Eucharist The total number of communicants for Christmas Midnight and Christmas mornin Church closed 63 43 74 48 Church closed 30 35 35 25 Total number of attendants at Christmas Midni ht and Christmas mornin Church closed 23 16 33 21 35 30 25 20 15 io I Iri 1111 Average attendance for Sundav Services Total communicants on Easter day • crs 2020 ll CTS 2021 ll CTS 2022 1 crs 2023 ll CTS 2024 Christ the Servant Church closed early in May 2024 due to a severe vermin infestation. Work was needed to clear the building of vermin and then to remove all infested materials which could not be cleansed. Further work was then carried out to prevent rodents coming into the building, most of the issues related to uncompleted work5 when the building was first erected eg. mesh grills over air vents. The work to prevent further infestation has now been completed and the whole building professionally cleaned and sanitised. At this time the PCC are working to de-designate Christ the Servant as a place of worship and plan to open a Community Hub which will use the whole building. De-designating the building as a place of worship means we will no longer be able to offer baptisms, wedding5 and funerals in the space, but we find that most people prefer to plan these life events in our other churches. The PCC believes that opening the building as a Community Hub is the best way to work with statutory bodies and other volunteers to best meet the significant needs of the people in Digmoor and across Skelmersdale. We do intend to offer worship within the Community Hub which is more appropriate as part of our Mission and outreach plan5. 12

iritual Develo ment All our churches and are committed to the spiritual development of all members, during the year this was supported by: Using music, images, resources and styles to enhance Sunday worship and making this more accessible through the printing of weekSy seniice sheets, appropriate activities and screens. study Groups Bible Study Preaching and teaching in all Sunday and most weekday seniices Arranging study groups to provide worship, study and prayer groups New worshipping communities and new ways into faith and prayer Promotion of Christianit This parish is committed to promoting Christianity in the communtties we serrfe and has done this in the following ways.. Continuing to run the Up Holland Community Hub to promote positive links with the community, ensure St Thomas the Martyr Church is open daily, providing 'safe space. for people in many different ways, to allow the Church to serve people by identifying and meeting some of their needs, developing good ecumenical links and working. There has been a significant shift across the churches wtthin the parish increasingly seeing themselves as working together in mission, outreach and pastoral work. This is also reflected in decisions made at the PCC to use funds to target areas of need for additional support. Working more closely with ecumenical partners and working with churches across the deanery. Committing to be part of the LYCIG (Leading Your Church into Growth) programme of training and development. So far, the PCC has supported people to attend two national training conferences (2023 & 2024). We hope to be able to continue to send people to ensure we use LYCIG materials and ideas to their full potential. Developing our websites and use of social media to promote ser￿iceS and events Arranging accessible and suitable worship for special occasions e.g. Carol Services, Christingle, All Age worship Engagement with schools through weekly assemblies and special services Providing easy ways to discuss special services e.g. baptisms, weddings, renewal of vows and blessings for significant wedding anniversaries, funerals. burial of ashes Children's activities and events Open Churches - providing a safe and welcoming place for people to visit Su ortin Charities This parish is committed to supporting the work of those charities and organisations which enrich and support the lives of others both in this country and overseas. We have supported financially the following organisations.. The Children's Society West Lancs Women's Refuge British Red Cross MIND World Wide Cancer Research Macmillan Can￿r Support Dementia UK West Lancs Crisis Centre Digmoor Food Bank Royal British Legion Movember UK DUST (Katondo Primary School, Kabwe, Zambia) 13

Parish Electoral Roll The total number of people on the Electoral Roll (3° May 2025) is 197. Membership at each church within the parish is recorded as follows: St Thomas the Martyr Church, Up Holland: St Michael & All Angels Church. Dalton: Oak House, Tanhouse: 118 67 12 Please note.. 2025 is the year all names were removed from the ChurGh Electoral Roll and a new Electoral Roll was created in line with Church of England policy. The figures above are those now registered on the new Parish of Up Holland & Dalton Electoral Roll. Electoral Roll 140 120 i([) 80 40 20 STM SMD OAKS •2020 •2021 •2022 •2023 •2024 Electoral Roll (TOTAL Parish) 3(X) 250 2(X) 150 50 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 14

Inclusive Church Polic The Parish of Up Holland and Dalton is the parish for people living in Up Holland, Roby Mill, Crawford, Holland Moor. Digmoor. Tanhouse. Ashurst. Birch Green. Elmers Green, Fosters Green, Whalleys and Dalton. We believe in doing all that we can to ensure all our church communities are welcoming church who know that we are called and sent to serve all people in the name of Jesus Christ. We are committed to ensuring that each of our church congregations seeks to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ and so proclaim the Gospel with a fresh vision for each generation. We believe that in the power of the Holy Spirit, we are empowered to help every person discover how widely embracing and deep is the love of Jesus Christ. In the Parish of Up Holland and Dalton. we are committed to living in the light of the inclusive Gospel of Jesus Christ where all are accepted 'as they are, and cherished as God's children. Our Mission Our parish is a diverse community and we welcome people of all ages, experiences, lifestyles, outlooks and backgrounds, following the example Christ gave of serving God through family, friends and neighbours, those we meet and know and those who remain unknown to us. We are an inclusive church and we do not discriminate in any way, whether in terms of economic means and social standing. age. gender, physical or mental health, ability. race or sexuality. Whoever you are and wherever you are on yourjourney of faith you are welcome in all our churches. Our Vision We want our churches and worshipping communrties to give people the opportunity to find hope and be transformed. For each one of us to live as God intends, using all our gifts and talents to fill the world with love, peace and hope. We recognise that we live in a complex world and we seek to be more Christ-like. both as individuals and as a cornmunity.. celebrating the light, love and grace which is given freely to all. We believe that Jesus Christ is the one who brings light and love into all without condition. St Thomas the Ma r Church U Holland (BEIDR) In May 2024, we were privileged as a Parish to join Rev Wp4ienne Mitchell for her Priesting at Liverpool Cathedral and to celebrate the event afte￿ardS with a Reception at St Thomas the Matyr. Both the Summer Festival in June and the Christmas Fayre were very well attended and it was encouraging to see many new faces in church. During the Summer holidays, in conjunction wtth the café, which provided free lunches for children, a variety of themed and challenging art and craft experiences were set up and very enthusiastically tackled over five weeks. Lovely comments were received from parents. carers and children. A Lectio Divino Course was run by Alaric during October, aiming and equipping us to read scripture prayerfully and to deepen our relationship with God through discussion. We were fortunate enough to be able to send clergy and more parishioners to the LyCiG Conference in Swanwick in October. This has enabled the LYCIG team to grow, to build resources and to plan for All Age services every second Sunday of the month, beginning with Harvest in October, Remembrance Day in November and a Tree and Gift Day in December. Many positive comments have been made. 15

The annual Halloween party was very well attended again with children encouraged to dress up. With dancing, art and craft activities. the children were offered a warm. safe Spa￿ in which to enjoy the evening. An Art Exhibition was held during November demonstrating amazing skills from eight local schools. These same schools collaborated in a concert for World Children's Day where children outlined their hopes for all children in the world. Up Holland High School held their annual Carol Service at church and Roby Mill, their Nativity in December. This year has seen the LYCIG team report back to the Parish which will continue during the later months this next year. st Thomas has held three enrolments for the ATC during the past twelve months, led by Rev Paul Givens. The Lent Course was held over five weeks in conjunclion with Pause for Lent run by Rev Vivienne Mitchell. We hope to install the new Servery and cupboards by May. Working with the Architect and representatives from the DAC. we have agreed to design for the new servery and cupboards to replace those currently placed in the church. A company has been appointed to construct and install the units. This should be completed by the end of May 2025. We have applied for pemiission to carry out stonework repairs as outlined in the last Quinquennial Inspection. We are awaiting permission from the DAC for these works so the work may begin. The first phase is to start on the northem wall and will include repair to the church parapet wall. Quotes have been received and a preferred contractor appointed. Vegetation along the graveyard wall which runs behind the properties in School Lane is due to be removed. Christ the Servant Church Di moor Christ the Servant Church continue to operate and usual in the f5rst four months of 2024. This included worship on Sundays and Wednesdays. The church was used by church and community groups. In May 2024, the building was found to be overrun by a rat infestation. The building was closed after investigation follow reports on how to deal with the problem. A professional team were appointed to clear Ihe church of infestation and this was followed by professional cleaning and removal of all items affected. The church building now clear of rodents and have been thoroughly cleaned. The PCC agreed to investigate the possibility of creating a Community Hub in the building. Investigations in the possibility of doing this were overseen by members of the Up Holland Community Hub Leadership Team. Responses from statutory agencies and other partners working in the community voiced strong support for this. Many groups and organisations have been identified as those who would make use of Hub facilities at Christ the Sep4ant Church. The PCC also agreed to seek pennission to de-designated Christ the Servant as a place of worship and to establish a Community Hub within the premises. The PCC remains commttted to ensurtng worship takes place within the Communty Hub. The application process to de-designate the building as a Church (place of worship) has now started. Working with partners in the area, we are now seeking funding to repair and redecorate the entire building and to allow it to ftourish as a Community Hub. 16

St Michael and All An els Church Dalton EBISSIAH . Looking back over the past year. the word that comes to mind is 'Community°. Worshipping Communty The term worshipping community is the current.in fashion" temi for a group of people who come together to worship God, either on a Sunday or at other times. Our community consists of a diverse group of people who have bonded together through the common desire to worship God. This community has grown over the past year through inviting people to join us and through welcoming those who come through our doors for whatever reason. Individuals contribute to the worship in many ways, with a growing team helping on a rota with assisting at Eucharist, Bible readings, intercessions, controlling the multi-media presentations, provision of refreshments, and greeting people on a￿1val. Many of these people also help with greeting and practical support for weddings. funerals and baptisms. 11 is a strength of our team that so many people are involved. Others are involved quietly in less fomial ways, but their contributions are equally important. Two more members of our community have attended the LYCIG training (Leading your Church into Growth) and now regularly contribute to the planning of various events including the monthly All Age Worship used across the parish. The weekly Tuesday moming prayer meeting continues to provide an opportunity for people to come together to pray for the parish and the wider world. and to explore their faith in a way that enables a deeper relationship with God. Community of Friendship Our community is more than simply a group who meet up on a Sunday morning. Close friendships have been made, and we commonly meet to celebrate. Over the past year such celebrations have included meals at Juniper restaurant to ￿lebrate significant birthdays, and a Christmas meal at Briar's Hall. These friendships also provide support for each other during times of difficulty and hallenge. One aspect of our communtty is the use of social media to keep each other up to date with what is happening, this has enabled some who have been unable to meet with us due to health issues to remain in touch and remain part of the community. The Wider Community In addition to the celebrations mentioned above, several events have been organised for the wider community in our area of the parish. These include- Bingo on alternate Thursdays, those who attend include people who benefrt from the company Èt provides and some with "learning difficulties. for whom it is an opportunity to socialise with their family, and others. in a safe and supportive environment. This whole group has demonstrated considerable mutual support for each other. A Cancer Support Group has been established with support from Marie Curie and now meets monthly. Our annual bonfire night and firework display is provided without an entry fee as an act of generosity to the wider communty. This underlying spirit of generosity has been noticed to empower, for example, those providing refreshments to discreetly provide refreshments free of charge to some who attended without the means to pay for them. Support has been provided across the year to the Birchwood Centre, Liberty Centre (Women's refuge) and the Evermoor Hub. Other events across the year have included Christmas Fayre. Harvest Supper, Easter Festival with activities for the Community, the Treasure Hunt designed by Barbara Tomlinson on Easter Sunday and concerts throughout the year by the Occasional singers, Skelmersdale Prize Band, Phil Dowding and Sid Calderbank. The Church Building and grounds The concerts mentioned above are also a means to raise money for the upkeep of our building. This has continued to be a challenge, with numerous areas identified wtthin the Quinquennial Inspection as needing attention. Significant work has been done on the roof as a consequence, and plans are in place to deal with other issues. 17

Our heating system has continued to be a challenge, mosl notabty a broken burner which after an extensive nationwide search could not be repla￿d. Fortunately. a church conlact enabled us to have this repaired by a company with highly specialist welding skills and facilities. The new part was certified by a qualified engineer and has enabled the heating to be restored. Further extensive repairs and seniicing have been carried out in April 2025 which should help the system to be more efficient and last through to the point when we eventually replace it. Day to day cleaning and Maintenan￿ of the church and grounds is achieved with the help of a team of dedicated volunteers. Looking ahead The main challenge looking fO￿ard is lo address the deficiencies of our building. These include lack of appropriate disabled access, lack of disabled toilets and the absence of suitable kitchen facilities. These are to be addressed as part of a re-ordering of the building. which is planned to make the building more useful to the wider community as well as provide flexibility for worship. Our Inspecting Architect has drawn up plans which reflect the ways in which we want to develop the church. These have been shared wilh the PCC and members of the congregation. The Architect has been amending his initial design to include points raised through our discussions. We hope to submff( these plans to the DAC within the next few months. Oaks in Skelmersdale Our normal service at Oaks on a Sunday We meet at 10.45am, have a cup of tea or coffee. Then we open in prayer and we say the prayer for growth, next we sing some worship songs. We have a Godlgood news slot where we share what God has done for us or others that week. then a worship song. Next we watch a short video I bible study then chat about it. then a worship song, nexl a prayer time, then a worship song and then close in prayer. After the Servi￿ we have a cup of tea Icoffee and cake or biscuits. Later some of us go for lunch together, continuing to fellowship. There are usualty 718 of us who meet for Sunday service. The first Sunday of the month we have Overspill Which is mainly worship songs Where we worship God and listen to what he may say to us. Once a month we celebrate Holy Communion One ofthe parish clergy comes to lead tt. Open Oaks on a Monday. Meet at 12 till 2pm. They have lunch, chat. and sometimes do crafts. We can have 12 or more people there. when the children are on holiday there could be 6 to 12 of them. They like to fill their own pizza or pancakes. Food Bank on a Tuesday Morning. Bible Study Group Wednesday morning 1 Oam ti1112pm. 5 meet up. Pilgrim Bible study Group meets 6.30pm till 9pm we have a meal first then our study. 5 of us regularly meet together. Friday Food Bank Outreach Trust sometimes have their meetings at Oaks. Prayer Chain Viv sorts this, she phones people or it will use social media. She will update us on prayer requests. Paula and Rebecca are employed to run Open Oaks but they also work outside of their hours doing the shopping, Safeguarding. They work hard. We have a Sensory Room the children love it. There are some with additional needs so it is a calm and safe space for them to chill out. 18

U Holland Communi Hub (CUJC) Mana ement and Activi Summa 202412025 The Hub has continued its successful sepiice to the communty throughout the year with its continuing provision of well-being groups and activiiies. all enabled and supported by Becket's café and its unique atmosphere of welcome. All aspects of delivery rety heavily on our much-valued team of volunteers, without whom none of this could be realised. All areas have experienced growth as the reputation of the hub is shared and its impact recognised in the communty. The most striking development this year has been in the increasing focus and ability to support our community, whether via the immediate practical help of food and household necessities or emotionallpsychological support via the well-being initiatives on offer. Our Development Officer has worked passionately and successfully to develop strong links and working relationships with a wide range of strategic partners who both serve as avenues for referral as well as delivering their support seNices from the hub itself. Senior representatives from many of these well-established organisations have commended the hub as an example of good practice. As church and hub work together to reach out to our communty, we are well-placed to build on this Suc￿sS and are actively seeking funding investment to enable us to extend our much-valued provision further. Strate ic Plannin and Mana ement The management structure of the Hub has undergone significant changes since the1ast reporting period, with a focus on assigning members of the leadership to various roles and responsibilsties in the Hub. The leadership team continues to evolve with new members bringing their experience, skills and passion to the management of the Hub. The current Hub Leadership Team comprises: Brenda Entwistle, Church Warden Michael Entwistle, Church and local community member Janet Cowley, Parish Administrator. Church and local community member Helen Foster, Deputy Church Warden. Church and local communty member Rachel Juniper, Local Communty Member Cameron Latham, Hub Development Officer Paul Lock, Rector and Chair Vivienne Mitchell, Curate Dennis Roughley, Church Warden Tina Stanier, Social Wellbeing CIC and local community member Hilary Wankling, Church and local community member In order to expand the Hub model to Christ the Seniant (CTS), St Michael's (SMD) and Oak House, the PCC approved the creation of a separate charitable entty (in this case a foundation model CIO) called Beacon Community Hubs. This chariiy will provide overall management and governance and will be responsible for all sites using the Hub model, ensuring that the development of the services delivered from each of the venues is shaped in line with the specific needs of each of the communities served. The charitable purposes have been carefully written wtth a view to enhancing the health and well- being of residents local to each site and to attract and use effectively all the resources available to ensure maximum benefit for those within each local community. To this end, external consultations have taken place with many statutory and third sector organisations to identify the real need and the best ways the charty can meet this need. Detailed project planning is underway for each site, with a strategy document due soon. once communty consultation is Unde￿ay. It is currentty envisaged that CTS will have an emphasis on the needs of the most deprived in Digmoor, but with an especial focus on SEND provision for adults and children for the whole of Skelmersdale and West Lancs. 19

Hub develo rnent ro ress Extensive work has been undertaken to widen the reach, impact. reputation and visibility of the Hub. Significant highlights include.. Access to and delivery of food to the food bank, church vestibule and kitchen. Significant partners have been KraftlHeinz, Birchwood Food Fairies, Aldi and Lidl. All food is utilised to feed the needy and using a market cart on the vestibule any excess goes out to the local community (with a small donation rf people are able) Provision of significant groups with massive social impaGt- examples of these include John's Corner (a bereavement group which is providing a lifeline to many local people) and Manarchy (Men's mental health support). Powerful sinks have been built with WLBC, HCRG, NHS and many others to prevent financial exclusion, improve community health and prevent relieve poverty. Integrated neighbour teams regard the Hub as a 'gold slandard. for community work and we work closely with the health demographics to provide the most effective delivery we can OWLS West Lancs GP Federation Nurse Practitioners provide comprehensive health checks weekly in the Hub. This work has averted a number of significant health risks to attendees. The Hub has a Community Bank, provided by Knowsley Credit Union. SWLICAN (South West Lancashire Independent Community Advice Network) provide weekly outreach service from the Hub. Supported Employment Services (IPS) and Work Well have been using the Hub. Robust and rapid referral pathways have been tested and sOUr￿d for the provision of furniture, toiletries and food. Refer.Net is used in addition to other referral methods to get people the help they need. The Hub is now accessed by a significant refugee community in particular people from the Ukraine, Namibia and Afghanistan. Many new lives have been touched and changed by the expansion and development of the Hub and its wider service provision. Testimonials are currently being collated in support of future grant funding bids. The Hub is recognised as a Disabilty Confident employer Social media and website (to be launched imminently) is now managed by an external agency to ensure responsiveness and relevance. Cameron Latham was awarded Mentsl Health and Wellbeing Champion 2024 at the recent Divine Days Community awards. Preparation and provision of free Christmas and Easter meals to the community from the Hub. (Arranged and conceived by Collette Gaskell). Engagement with Asda Community Champion for food bank supplies and grants support. The 'Pay-it-forward' Board was introduced to enable donations from hub visitors to gift a café voucher to support anyone in need of nourishment. The scheme is used regularly with a significant increase in its donations and uptake. Further development work is ongoing to ensure the continuity of the Hub, the church buildings and the continuing beneficial effects within our community. Grou s events and activities. The Hub continues to host a wide and ever-growng schedule of groups, events and activities. Including.. Games Together, French & Spanish Language Club, Qigong, Seated Yoga, Commun5ty Lunch Club, John's Corner, Art Group. Craft & Chat, Live Music at Becket's, Reading Group Notable events have included a successful Summer Festival, Christrnas Market, 1940's Themed event (in aid of Dementia UK). World Children's Day Art Exhibition and Celebration concert, Sip and Paint night and a 'thank you, party for the volunteers. The Hub has also hosted choir concert5 (Connected Voices and Haydock Male Voice Choir). There is regular live music in the Hub every Friday morning and the Hub held Summer and Easter children's activities. 20

Safe uardin Safeguarding operates in the Hub according to the Church of England's Safeguarding policies and guidelines. The Hub Safeguarding link officer works under the line management of the Parish Safeguarding Officer and the incumbent. There have been many direct referrals of volunteers direct￿ from the DWP, in addition to volunteers coming to the Hub through other means. Vivienne Mitchell and Hilary Wankling are responsible for our safer recruiting policy. requiring proper information to be gathered from volunteers and appropriate training put in pla￿. Initial recruitment is done via a webform and detailed records maintained. Group leaders and all those in posrtions of leadership are required to undertake an appropriate level of approved safeguarding training. Post Office The Post Office is now established as a much-valued seniice in the local communty. Customer numbers have grown significantly year on year and now average over 2000 customers per month (a ten-fold increase from the levels when the Post offi￿ opened in 2021). It is seNiced by a small team of dedicated volunteer staff providing a friendly. efficient and supportive service to the local community. Becket's Café Becket's café continues to go from strength to strength, wrth increased footfall and use of the facilities throughout the week. Increased use of the Café enables the Hub to fund and support groups and activities which help support some of the most vulnerable people within the wider community. The uptake of food bank bags from the café has increased hugety. Suggestion slips are now provided in the café and suggestions include more family activities, a baby sensory group, more healthier options such as smoothies and fruit pots and more seating on a Friday. The coffee machine is now provided by Lavazza ensuring the coffee is of a consistent high quality. Other significant achievements include:_ 81 free Christmas meals distributed 84 free Easter meals distributed 81 kids eat free meals provided 141 people, including children, accessed the Easter activities 106 people engaged with the Easter bunny around Skelmersdale.. 'Pay it Forward, gift vouchers average more than 30 gift donations per month with a total monthly average gift value of over £200. Larder bags (approx. 30 bags per month) are distributed from the church distribution point Food Bank RF The Up Holland Community Hub Food Bank is now in its fourth year of operation and is firmly established as one of the community activities provided by UCH. The Food Bank is located at St Thomas the Martyr Primary School and is open Monday to Thursday 8.45-11.15 We work closely with colleagues from Beckets, Café and Post offi￿ to provide grocery bags at church to be allocated as needed to people using those services. Typically, we provide 6-8 bags per week. We also offer a box or bag delivery service once a week for people for whom getting to the Food Bank or the church is a problem. We currently deliver to four households. This has enabled us to achieve one of the objecttves we set ourselves for the year, which was to make our Servi￿ accessible to more people who need and can benefit from what we have to offer. 21

We currentty have 40- 50 regular clients so, including their families, we calculate that we support around 120- 130 people in our community. We continue to provide a wide range of food and household items, including: Fresh, tinned and packet f¢)ods Milk, teabags, coffee, sugar Personal hygiene products e.g. shower gel, sharnpoo. toolhpaste. Household cleaning materials, e.g. washing up liquid, cleaning sprays We have seen demand increase over the past year and as a result it has been necessary to maintain a limit on the quantities each client can take. Our regulars have by and large accepted this. We continue to work with our retail partners, particularly Tesco, with frve evening collections a week from Tesco Express in Pemberton. The Tesco link is via our membership of Fareshare. We have also recently established a partnership with Premier Store in Up Holland. A newly established link with the Birchwood organisation enables us to offer fresh food such as bread and vegetables in the porch at church. We also receive generous individual donations from the congregations of St Thomas the Martyr Church, Up Holland Methodist Church and St. Teresa's Catholic Church as well as other individual members of the Up Holland community and beyond. We were very grateful to some of our local schools, in particular, St. Thomas the Martyr Primary School, for hugely generous contributions which helped us meet the Christmas demand. We have been supported by charitable donations. e.g. from Skelmersdale and Tawd Vale Lions and the Co-op Community Fund. We also have a partnership with the Brick project, based in Wigan, which offers a range of household items to support families. The money received from the Co-op Community Fund has enabled us to offer a wider range of goods, including such items as eggs, cheese and spreads. It has also funded a joint project with St. Thomas the Martyr School nurseries to promote wellbeing. We support the nurseries 'dental health campaign, providing age- appropriate toothbrushes and toothpaste for each child, and we contribute bags of infant medical supplies to families who can benefrt from them. A recent additional grant from the LA Community Fund will enable us to continue with these projects. As is the case for most Food Banks at present. we face a constant challenge to meet the needs and demands placed on us by the community we are trying to sep4e and support. We are and will continue to be heavily reliant on the generosty of those who are able and willing to donate food and household goods to enable us to support the people who need us. Grants and Fundin We have received grant from the following: 1. Warm space grant 2. Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSRF) 3. West Lancashire Household Support Fund The Hub is grateful to those who have supported us financialty through these grants.

Grou and Or anisations Church Schools in the Parish There are four Voluntary Aided Primary Schools in the Parish. Bishop Martin CE Primary School. Digmoor Roby Mill CE Primary School, Roby Mill St Thomas the Matyr CE Primary School. Up Holland St Michael & All Angels CE Primary School. Dalton The PCC takes seriously its role of supporting the four church schools and is grateful to those who serve as foundation governors and for giving their time to lead and manage church schools for the whole community. We continue to support the Diocesan Board of Education policy to appoint practicing Christians to the role of Foundation Govemor within our schools. Members of the clergy regularEy lead collective worship, to support all staff and pupils and to assist in the delivery of RE and spiritual development of pupils and staff. The headteachers and members of the clergy meet each half-term to discuss and plan work and activities. There is an end-of-term Eucharist or end of term service in each school. There are good positive links with all four church schools and each one visits churches and takes part in several activities there, when able to do so. Work and Service in the Wider Communi The churches continue to support work with people from the wider community through the following activities.. Up Holland Community Hub and all tts activities 151 Upholland Scout Group Chaplaincy to the local Air Cadets Informal chaplaincy role in Crawford Village, especially in the Primary School Bingo at St Michael's Church. Dalton Crafi Groups at St Michael's Church, Dalton St Thomas the Martyr Church Development Group Church choirs (open to all) in both Up Holland and Dalton Commitment in all our churches to ensure that the welcome. care and way occasional offices (Baptisms, Weddings, Funeral, Burial of Ashes, Blessings, Memorial SeNices etc) are planned and executed are focused on the pastoral needs of each family Provision of food bank collection points for Food Banks Walks for the parish and wider community Volunteers continue to undertake maintenance of the churchyard and church (in both Up Holland & Dalton) 23

The Parish of Up Holland and Dalton Accounts for the Year Ended 31st December 2024

The Parish of Up Holland and Dalton Accounts for thè Year Ended 31st December 2024 Pa8e I General Funds Designated Funds Restrirted Funds Endowment Funds TOTAL 2024 Note INCOMING RESOURCES Voluntary Income 21al 241,598 44,523 286,121 Activities for generatin8 funds 21bl 29.979 510 30,490 Incorne from investments 21cl 21.540 457 21.997 Church activities 21dl 42,953 52 43,005 Other incoming resources 21el 10.412 10,412 346.482 45.543 392,025 RESOURCE5 USED Church Activites 31al 311,662 24,464 336,125 Cost5 of8ener3ting voluntsry income 31bl 128 128 Fund-raising trading Costs 31cl 4,704 2,982 7,685 Governance costs 31dl 34,372 368 34,740 TOTAL RESOURCE5 EXPENDED 350.865 27.814 378.678 NE[ INCOMING IOUTGOINGI RESOURCES BEFORE OTHER RECOGNISED GAINS AND LOSSES 4.382 17.729 13,347 Transfers between furtds 23.984 io.oco - 13,984 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 19.602 io,o(J) 3.745 13,347 Balance blfwd at 1st January 2024 458.422 io.w) 149.790 44.129 662.341 Balance cl￿d at 315t Detember 2024 478.024 153,535 44.129 675,688 The note5 on pages 3 to 7 form part of these accounts.

The Parish of Up Holland and Dalton Balance Sheet a5 at 31st Decernber 2024 Page 2 Note 2024 2023 FIXED ASSETS Tangible Investment 51al 51bl 284,500 44,129 328.629 284,500 44,129 328,629 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors ShortTerm Deposits Cash at bank and in hand 190.954 157,425 348,379 162,246 172,786 335.032 CURRENT LIABILTIES Creditors- amounts falling due within one year 1,320 1,320 NET CURRENT ASSETS 347,059 333.712 TOTAL ASS￿5 LESS CURRENf LIABILITIES 675,688 662,341 Creditor5 - amounts falling due after one year TOTAL NET ASSETS 675,688 662,341 PARISH FUNDS Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment 478,024 458.422 10,000 149,790 44,129 153.536 44,129 675,688 662,341 Approved by the Parochial Church Council on and signed on its behalf by= Revd. Paul Lock - Rector J Cowley- PCC Secretary

The Parish of Up Holland and Dalton Notès to the Financlal Statements for the Year Ended 315t December 2024 PaÉe 3 Accountlng Pollcles The financial statements have been prepared in accord3nce with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 together with applicable accounting standards and the SORP 2¢J)5. The flnancial ststements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for the valuation of assets which are shown at market valve. The financial statements include all transaction5, assets and 15abilities for which the PCC is rèsponsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body. nor those that are informal 8athering5 of church member& Funds Endowment funds are funds. the capital of which must be maintained. only income aiising from ipve5trnent of the endowment may be used either as restricted OT unrestricted funds dependin8 upon the purpose for which the endowment was e5tablishe(l. Resthcted funds represent lal income from trusts or endowments which may be expended only on those restricted objects provided in the terms of the trust or bequest. and Ibl donations or grants received for a specific object or invited by the PCC for a specific object. The funds may only be expended on the specific objett for which they were given. Any balance remaining unspent at thè end of each year must be carried forward as a balance on thai fund. The PCC doe5 not usually invest separately for each fund. Where there is no separate investment, interest 15 aPPQrtioned to individual funds on an average balance ba515. Unrestricted fund5 are general fvnds which can be used for PCC ordinary purposes. Incoming Resources Planned giving, collections and donations are recogni5ed when received. Tax refunds are recognised when the incoming resource to which they relate 15 received. Grants and legacies are accounted for when the PCC is legally entitled to the amounts due. Oividends afe accotjnted for when re￿1¥ab]e. irFterest is accrued. All other income is retO8nised when it is received. Resources Expended Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded. if that award creates a bindtng or constructive obligation on the PCC. The diocesan parish Share is atcounted lor when due. Amounts received specifically for mission are dealt with a5 restricted funds. All other expenditure is generally recognised whe it is incurred and is accounted for gr05S. Fixed Assets Consecrated and benefice property is r￿t included in the accounts irt accordance with s.9612llal of the Charities Act 1993. Movable church furnishings held by the incumbent and ¢hur¢hwardens on special trust for the PCC and whid) require a faculty for disposal are inalienable property. listed in the church's inventory. whictrt can be inspected lat any reasonable timel. For anything acquired prior to 20￿ rhere is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets are not ¥alued in the financial statements. Subsequently no individLkal item has cost more than £l,LKJO so all such expenditure has been written off when incurred. Equipment used within the church premises is depreciated on a straight-line basis over four years. Individual items of equipment with a purchase pri¢e of £l.(K)O or less are written off when the a55et Is acquired. The house on Beacon View Drive was revalued in 2017. The Parish Rooms are valued at Mett Building costs. Investments are valued at market value as at 315t De￿rnber 2024.

The Parish of Up Holland and Dalton Accounts for the Year Ended 31st Decernber 2024 Notes to the Financial Statements Page 4 2- INCOMING RESOURCES CBF code Unrertricted Designated Funds Fund5 Restricted Endowment Funds Funds TOTAL 2024 Zlal Voluntary Income Planned Giving= ioi Gift Aid donations 102 Tax Recoverable 103ab Other 104 Collections (open platel 10Sa Gift Day5 105b Donations 201 Grants 202 Legacies 203b Bispham Charity Fund 67,487 40,813 1,940 9.294 1,056 68.543 40,813 7,331 9,294 5,391 18,031 22,525 81.507 19,376 18.700 37,408 41,225 81,507 241.598 ¢M.523 286,121 21bl Activtties for Generating Funds Bookstall for fundraising Hall Lettings for non-chur¢h purwses Rummage sales, fetes, etc. Net Income from Beckets Café Net Income from STM Post OFficelCafé 401b 402b 203a 5,253 4,551 5,138 15,037 29.979 5,253 5,081 5.119 15.037 30,490 530 20 510 21cl Income from Investments Dividends and Interest tncluding tax recoverable Rent from land or buildings hetd as an investment 301 6.277 457 6.734 302 15.263 15.263 21.540 457 21,997 21dl Income from Church Artivities Church Hall lettings Bookstall for promoting church objectives Magazine income from sales PCC Fees 4023 401a 403a 404 230 iii 230 163 52 42,612 42.953 42,612 43,005 52 21el Other Incoming Resource5 Insurance claims Building funds 601 10,412 10,412 10,412 10,412 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 346,482 45,543 392,025

The Parish of Up Holland and Dalton Accounts for the Year Ended 31st December 2024 Note5 to Ihe Financial Statements Page 5 3- RESOURCES EXPENDED CBF ode Unrestficted Funds Designated Funds Restriaed Funds Endowment Funds TOTAL 2024 3131 Church Activitie5 M15sionary and charitable giv7ng'. Overseas missionary 5(Kieties Overseas relief and de¥.agencies Home missions and other Church organi5ation Secularorganlsations iooi 1002 l(K)3 20 SY) 20 1.959 1.368 1004 4,355 4.35S Ministry 2001 2(X)2 2LM)3 Parish Share Working expenses of incumtEnt Parsonage hou Sermon ard Speaker costs Church running expenses Heatine and lighting I￿.770 100,770 1,800 1.592 1,595 1.592 1595 2[￿Sa 2005b 2￿5b 2W5b 33.992 1.203 428 1,849 159 35,195 4.034 14,823 4.186 Insurance Other costs Oepreciatlon 2006 Church rnaintenafi 2￿6a Repair grants repèié 2007 Upkeep of Service5 2CKJ8 Upkeep of church grounds 2CM)9 Printing and other costs of magazine 2W9 Bookstall costs 2016 Salaries, wages & honoraria Loan Interest 2010 Hall running costs 2010 Hall malntenance 2011 Other PCC propertv 2012a Major repairs to Church building 201314 Major repairs to other Church property 2015 Proposed new bullding work 12.974 4.027 36.078 3.140 39,218 14,445 96.892 1.6 I6.1￿0 96.892 80 1.652 80 11,998 10,346 1.078 1.078 469 469 311,662 24,464 336.125 31bl Generatlon of voluntsry Income 3(KM)a C05t of appea15. etc 31JJ)a Cost of Stewardship envelo 128 128 128 128 31¢) Fundralslftgtrading Costs 3000b B(x)kstall costs 3000b Costs of fetes afid other eveTrts 4.704 4,704 2.982 2,982 7.685 7,685 31dl Governance tosts 4000 Independent examiner5 fee 4000ab Adminisrration costs 16,075 18.297 34.372 16,075 18,665 34,740 368 Totsl Resources Expended 350.865 27.814 378,678

The Parlsh of Up Holland and Dallon Accounts for the Year Ended 3151 December2024 Notes to the Financlal Statements Page 6 41al STAFF COSTS 2024 Gr055 Wages s7.￿0 57,800 41bl PAYMENTS TO RELATED PARnES No payments or expenses have been made to any related parties to PCC rnembers. FIXED ASSETS 51¥1 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSÉTS lall unresirktedl Freehold Land & Buildings Actual l Deemed Cosi B/Fwd Additions Diswsals CIFwd 284.51J) 284.5 Depreciatlon 81Fwd Charge fot Year Distx)sals CIFW Net Book Value CIFwd 284,500 BIFwd 284.5ry) 51bl INVESTMENT5 Purchase5 at cost Disposals at carryin8value Revaluation gainlloss Market value as at 31st December 2024 44,129 44.129 The rnarket value represents snvestrnents foT= UnrE5tritted fund5 Restritted funds Endowment funds 44,129 44,129

The Pafi5h of Up Holland and Dalton Aceounts for the Year Ended 31st December 2024 Note5 to the Finanrlol Statements Page 7 DEBTORS PrepayThents and Accrued Income Other Debtors 2014 LfABIUTIES Amounts falling dae withln oneye3r lunre5tricredl STM Loan Accru315 1,320 1.320 Amounts falling due after one year lunrestrittedl STM L08n FLINDS The unrestritted funds comprise the Church Deposit Fund held by the C8F and the dep051t acccunts held by the bank. The restritted funds held bythe CBF Comprise the Deposit Fund forchurch & Sthoots. Parish RoDrn Accounts and the Ellen Moss Memorial Fund. FROST is held Part￿ by the CBF and partty at the bank. STYLE AND crs funds are held at sour￿. all otherfvnds are held at the bank. The Endowment Fund is the UpHolland Crawtord Trl￿ held bythe CBF. uNRESTRl￿ED FUNDS The closing balante of Unrestricted F￿ndS comprifethe follownE'. Gener31 Fund blFwd Surplus in year 458,422 19,K12 478.024 Blbl DESIGNATED FUNDS The closing balance Of De5ignèted Funds comprise the following.. Administrative Assistant Fund RESTRicfED FUNDS The closing balance of restritted funds compTi%e the following.. Deposit Fund lor Church & School5 P3ri5h Roorns Attount Parish Admlnistrator Community Hub Fund STRM Church Consumable5 STM Bells STM FR05T Charity Don3tions Fund STM CO Leather Fund STM Building Fund crs Lega(y- J Marsh SMD Flower FuTrd STM Communityworks FuThd Fun in Faith D*grnoor Di50ples Created Cafè Pea￿d Together OAKS 12.643 158 6.252 4.833 10,548 2.146 50,C 13,601 2.225 59 9,991 9,185 3,664 1,557 24,327 153,536 8ldl ENDOWMENT FUNOS rhe closing bolano Of Endowment Funds comprise the following.. UpHolland Crawford Tmst Fund 44.129

The Parish of Up Holland and Dalton Accounts forthe Year Ended 3tst t>e(ember 2024 Independent examinerfs reporttotht trustees OF The Parish of Up Holland and Dalton I report to the tru5tee5 OD my examination of ihe accourts of The Parish of Up Holtand and Dalton for the year ended 31st De￿rnber 2024. Responslbllltles and basis of repjrt A5 the charity trustees of the Trust you are ￿sponsible forthe preparaiion of the accounts in accordance wr(h ihe requirements of rhe ChafltyesAct 20111.lhe Aa"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts cèffled out undersettion 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the ap￿ICable direttions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of theAct. Independent examlr*r's ststement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters h3¥e corne to rvy 3ttefttioo li mnnettion with the exarnination giving rne cause to believe that in any material fespett- l. accourtting ￿COrdS were ftot kept in ￿$pert of the Tru# as required by whon 130 of rhe Att.. or 2. the accounts do not accord with those record I have no concern5 and have come acros5 llo other rnatters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this ￿port in orderto enab￿ a proper yndernnding to be rèached. Paul Rothwell FCCA FCA ￿A Myersons. Chartered Accountant5 32 Derby Street Ormskirk Lancashi L39 2BY