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
info@grahamhollandassociates.co.uk
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
john.gardner119@gmail.com
Neil Girvin
neilgirvin@sky.com
Alaric Hicks
alarichicks@aol.com
Steve Holmes
steveholmes1.sh.sh@gmail.com
Dennis Roughley
cnn.1td@live.co.uk
resentatives elected from St Thomas the Ma
r Church
Michael Entwistle
mikeentwistle@outlook.com
Helen Foster
helen.rob69@btinternet.com
Nicholas Hale
nickhale33@hotmail.com
Heather Hannah
heathergillian@sky.com
Elisabeth Heyes
elisabethheyes@btintemet.com
Harry Lees
h.lees@btinternet.com
Dorothy Smith
dorothy.s@hotmail.co.uk
Martin Starkey
martin.starkey@talktalk.net
Re
resentatives elected from Christ the Servant Church
Gary Ferguson
gary_lee ferguson@hotmail.co.uk
Valerie Garner
vlmgar@btinternet.com
Tracy Shuttleworth
tracyashutt@hotmail.com
Beryl Trainor
bimpsjt@hotmail.com
Jen Williams
jen.nutsville@gmail.com
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 bryan@btintemet.com
Diane Dobson
dianedobson49@gmail.com
lan Dobson
iandobson49@hotmail.com
Martha Doyle
marthadoyle62@icloud.com
James Wilson
jameswilson13bellwood@gmail.com
Rector
Churchwarden
Churchwarden
Churchwarden
Churchwarden
revpaul@beaconchurches.org.uk
cm.1td@live.co.uk
bechoir@outlook.com
e.barr73@yahoo.co.uk
sylsamples@sky.com
from STM Church
from SMD Church
from SMD Church
from CTS Church
from STM Church
Re
resentative elected from Oak House
Irene Hesketh
irenefftesketh@gmail.com
PCC Secreta
Janet Cowley
PCC Treasurer
Barbara Roughley
La Vice Chair
Alison Woods
Eve Barr
admin@beaconchurches.org.uk
roughley@live.co.uk
nalwoods1@googlemail.com (until 21.9.24)
e.ba￿73@YahOo.cO.uk (from 20. 11.23)
PCC Electoral Roll Officer
Janet Cowley
PCC Safe
uardin
Jacky Jolley
admin@beaconchurches.org.uk
Officer
jackyjolley@gmail.com

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
john.gardner119@gmail.com
bimpsjt@hotmail.com
iandobson49@hotmail.com
eusebioukpaula@hotmail.co.uk
vennbecky@yahoo.co.uk
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)
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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