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St Peter's Church, Monkseaton

Annual Report

for the year ended 31 December 2023

	Page
Annual report and review	1 to 3
Independent Examiner's Report	4
Statement of Financial Activities	5 & 6
Notes to the Financial Statements	7 to 10

St Peter's Church - Annual Report for 2023

Administrative information

St Peter's Church is situated on the corner of Woodleigh Road and Elmwood Road, Monkseaton, Whitley Bay. The correspondence address is St Peter's Vicarage, 6 Elmwood Road, Monkseaton, Whitley Bay, NE25 8EX.

Membership

Members of the PCC are either ex officio or elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) in accordance with the Church Representation Rules.

During the year the following served as members of the PCC.

Incumbent: Revd Dr H F Cleugh Wardens: Mrs J M Coulson Ms H McDermott Readers: Mrs J V Porter Term ended as Member of Deanery Synod 30.03.23 Representative on the Diocesan Synod: Mrs E J Doran Resigned from PCC 11.10.23 Representative on the Deanery Synod: Mrs P A Hood Term ended 30.04.23 Elected members: (Resigned as Secretary 23.04.23 D J L Doran (Reappointed to PCC 23.04.23 Mrs D Elliott Appointed 23.04.23 Mrs P A Hood Appointed 23.04.23 Mrs S Horn Retired 23.04.23 Mrs A McKeith Mrs A Matthews Mrs E G Mitchell A Sneddon Treasurer Mrs M Wilcox

Committees and Groups

In 2023 the only committee to meet has been :- Standing Committee

This is the only committee required by law. It has power to transact the business of the PCC between its meetings, subject to any directions given by the Council.

Structure, governance and management

The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. All church attendees are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC.

Objectives and activities

The PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the Incumbent in promoting the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church; pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical.

It also has maintenance responsibilities for the Church and the Crosskeys Community Hall.

St Peter's Church - Annual Report for 2023 (Continued)

Safeguarding

As a church we are committed to caring for all people safely. The Parochial Church Council adopts the House of Bishops' policy statement Promoting a Safer Church. Our safeguarding policy is reviewed by the PCC and re-affirmed at the APCM At the APCM in 2023, Elisabeth Bryant was appointed as Parish Safeguarding Officer, Elisabeth Mitchell as DBS Administator, and Barbara Packer as Children and Vulnerable Adults Advocate. In line with Newcastle diocesan policy, safeguarding policies and administration are managed through the use of the Parish Safeguarding Dashboard.

Church attendance

There were 164 parishioners on the Church Electoral Roll in 2023 (177 in 2022), 66 (72 in 2022) of whom are not resident within the parish. Usual Sunday attendance has increased slightly since 2022 with a significant increase in attendance at Christmas services.

During the year there was 1 marriage in Church (1 in 2022) and 10 funerals took place (24 in 2022) of which 5 were held in Church (9 in 2022). 10 baptisms took place in 2023 (16 in 2022).

Review of the year

The hope and expectation had been that 2023 would be a year of stability and consolidation in the life of the parish. However, in the event the incumbent was on maternity leave for much of the year, meaning that there was not the ministerial capacity that had been envisaged. Grateful thanks are noted to those clergy and lay ministers who covered services during the leave, and to all who undertook additional responsibilities. Behind the summary of activities listed below lies an incredible amount of time, commitment, and skill as we continue 'Gathering in Love, Growing in Faith, Giving Hope to All.'

We note with particular sadness the death in August of Mrs Sheila Horn, who had served as a member of the PCC,most recently as Electoral Roll Officer, previously as churchwarden, and as Leader of the St Peter's branch of the Mothers' Union.

1. Worship

Throughout the year the parish has continued to offer three services (two eucharists and usually evening prayer) each Sunday. There is a weekly eucharist on a Wednesday morning, the fortnightly OASIS contemplative service on a Wednesday evening and a monthly afternoon communion service. The principal feasts of the church are observed. Churc parades took place on Mothering Sunday, for St George's Day, harvest, and Remembrance Sunday. As previously, families of those who had been bereaved were invited for a service of remembrance and reflection for All Souls' Day. Christmas services followed the previous pattern,with the addition of an outdoor 'Carols round the Campfire'. As in 2022 a joint Christmas celebration was held for KS2 of Appletree Gardens and Monkseaton Middle School, and we again welcomed Whitley Bay High School for their carol service.

Our patronal festival in June marked the eighty-fifth anniversary of the consecration of the church building. The Bishop of Berwick presided and preached at the eucharist.

2. Christian nurture

A Lent group led by Jan Porter met to study Stephen Cottrell's book 'Godforsaken'. A quiet morning was held in Advent. In addition, seasonal reading and study material continued to be offered, and a number of people have made use of the material. OASIS has reflected during the year on passages from Matthew's gospel, northern saints, and Paul's letters to the Corinthians.

3. Social, fundraising, and charitable giving

During the year, church groups which met to further their several objectives were the Mothers' Union, the Women's Fellowship, St Peter's Players, and the Panto Society. Pebbles Baby and Toddler Group met weekly during termtime and remains very popular; additionally, well attended activity days for Easter and Halloween took place in that slot during school holidays.

St Peter's Church - Annual Report for 2022 (Continued)

3. Social, fundraising, and charitable giving (continued)

In May, the Coronation of HM The King was celebrated with a community tea-party, which was very well attended despite terrible weather. In line with The King's Big Help-Out request, donations were asked for the BAY Foodbank and the collection was extremely generous.The parish also supported the Foodbank throughout the year, notably at Harvest and before Christmas. Members of the congregation joined with the Mothers' Union in providing items for Christmas backpacks for the People's Kitchen, and in the course of the year the parish also supported the Fairtrade Foundation, Christian Aid, USPG, and the Children's Society.

A successful autumn fayre and various coffee mornings raised funds for church.

4. Fabric

The parish has appointed a new architect (Mr Peter Nugent of Ainsworth Spark), and plans have been drawn up for the development of the south porch to increase accessibility and welcome. These plans have been approved by the Diocesan Advisory Committee and the project is ongoing.

Work was undertaken to make good damage to one of the windows in the north aisle.

Finance

The responsibility for our financial wellbeing as a church falls upon the PCC and later in these reports you will find details of our financial statements for the last financial year. Grateful thanks to our treasurer, Alex Sneddon, for maintaining the financial records during the year and for producing these statements.

Planned Giving continues to be the main source of income for the day to day needs of the parish. Membership of the Planned Giving Scheme was maintained although pledged giving reduced marginally to £54,172, (2022 - £56,362). Donations amounting to £50,715 have been able to attract Gift-Aid (£51,591 in 2022) which has enabled the Church to claim from the Inland Revenue £12,679 (£12,898 in 2022). A full planned giving review was undertaken in the Autumn to coincide with Generosity Week. It is our intention to revert to earlier practice and hold such a review on an annual basis.

Further claims have been made to the Inland Revenue under the Small Donations Scheme. £979 was receivable over the course of 2023 (£1,514 in 2022).

The total income amounted to £97,465 (2022 - £148,733) with expenditure totalling £112,626 (2022 - £113,009). This

increase in income in 2022 was largely due to the receipt of a legacy amounting to £40,782.

The major expenditure in the year (as ever) was our parish share contribution of £72,000, which was the amount to which we had committed. At the time of asking for commitments for 2024 (in October), lack of certainty concerning energy costs and the likely costs of the south porch project, and the need to consolidate our finances, led the PCC to reduce the commitment for 2024 to £54,000. The PCC undertook to keep this under review, in the hope that a greater parish share contribution be made if circumstances allow.

On behalf of the PCC

Rev Dr Hannah F Cleugh

12th March 2024

Independent examiner's report to the PCC of St Peter's, Monkseaton

This report on the financial statements of the PCC for the year ended 31 December 2023, which are set out on pages 4 to 10, is in respect of an examination carried out in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 (the Regulations) and the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act)

Respective responsibilities of the PCC and the examiner

As members of the PCC you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts; You consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to :

examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of independent examiner's statement

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair' view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect, the requirements
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met ; or
to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

(signed)

Trevor Hogg ACA

31st March 2024

Parochial Church Council of St Peter's, Monkseaton Statement of Financial Activities

For the year ending 31 December 2023

For the year ending 31 December 2023
Note INCOMING RESOURCES Incoming resources from donors 2(a) Other voluntary incoming resources 2(b) Incoming resources from operating activities - to further the Council's objects 2(c) - to generate funds 2(d) Income from investment 2(e) Other incoming resources 2(f) TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES RESOURCES EXPENDED Grants 3(a) Activities directly relating to the work of the church 3(b) Church management and administration 3(c) Cost of generating funds 3(d) TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED NET INCOMING/(OUTGOING) RESOURCES BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD AT 1 JANUARY 2023 BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD AT 31 DECEMBER 2023	Unrestricted Restricted TOTAL FUNDS Funds Funds 2023 2022 £ £ £ £ 73,025 2,279 75,304 82,694 1,894 0 1,894 43,595 11,518 0 11,518 11,162 5,991 0 5,991 9,919 1,233 0 1,233 0 476 1,049 1,525 1,363
	94,137 3,328 97,465 148,733
	574 2,279 2,853 4,944 106,373 1,132 107,505 105,781 1,169 0 1,169 1,361 1,099 0 1,099 923
	109,215 3,411 112,626 113,009
	(15,078) (83) (15,161) 35,724 174,274 8,475 182,749 147,025
	159,196 8,392 167,588 182,749

Parochial Church Council of St Peter's, Monkseaton Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 31 December 2023

4 FIXED ASSETS FOR USE BY THE PCC Tangible fixed assets COST At 1 January 2023 Additions At 31 December 2023 DEPRECIATION At 1 January 2023 Charge for the year At 31 December 2023 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 December 2023 At 1 January 2023 5 STOCK Bookstall stock at cost 6 DEBTORS Income tax recoverable Prepayments Other debtors 7 LIABILITIES: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Creditors and accruals 8 SUMMARY OF FUNDS HELD Unrestricted Funds £ General fund 13,413 Flower fund Legacies and gifts fund 52,018 Crosskeys Community Hall fund 93,585 200 club 180 Crosskeys Project fund 159,196	Freehold land Plant & and buildings equipment Total £ £ £ 125,601 43,438 169,039 460 460	Freehold land Plant & and buildings equipment Total £ £ £ 125,601 43,438 169,039 460 460
	125,601	43,898 169,499
	40,450 2,500	41,674 82,124 317 2,817
	42,950	41,991 84,941
	82,651	1,907 84,558
	85,151	1,764 86,915
	Restricted Funds £ 853 3,750 3,789	2023 2022 105 105
		1,105 1,294 3,968 3,638 1,258 345
		6,331 5,277
		3,081 2,669
		3,081 2,669
		Total funds 2023 2022 £ £ 13,413 23,742 853 936 55,768 58,206 93,585 95,896 180 180 3,789 3,789
159,196	8,392	167,588 182,749

9 One legacy was received during the year amounting to £250 (2022 - £40,782)

10 It is the PCC's current policy to retain all reserves with a view to meeting the continued costs of the further

proposed restructuring within the Church and the Crosskeys Community Hall.

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