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2022-12-31-accounts

2022 Annual Report and Financial Statements CHRIST CHURCH THORNTON

Annual Report and Financial Statements

of the Parochial Church Council (‘Trustees’) of the Ecclesiastical Parish of

Thornton-le-Fylde Christ Church for the year ended 31st December 2022

AIMS AND PURPOSES

The Parochial Church Council (PCC) of Thornton-le-Fylde Christ Church has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent, the Reverend Damian Platt, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. The PCC is also specifically responsible for the maintenance of the Church, Churchyard and Church Hall complex on Meadows Avenue, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our Church and to become part of our parish community at Christ Church. The PCC maintains an overview of worship throughout the parish and makes suggestions on how our services can involve the many groups that live within our parish. Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer and scripture, music and sacrament. When planning our activities for the year, we have considered the Commission's guidance on public benefit and, specifically, the supplementary guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. In particular, we try to enable ordinary people to live out their faith as part of our parish community through:

To facilitate this work, it is important that we maintain the fabric of the Church, Churchyard and Church Hall of Christ Church.

ACHIEVEMENTS & PERFORMANCE

2022 was a year of great blessings. At the beginning of the year we found ourselves a little unexpectedly with a donation of eight empty bookcases and the possibility to launch a Christian bookshop and giftshop. The Fridaymen put their skills to use and set up the shop, a temporary faculty was secured and nine months later Meadows Books was born. A benefactor made everything possible with a £5,000 donation to purchase the initial stock.

An initial order was made and not long later a new dedicated team of volunteers came together to unpack the books and get everything ready for the launch on 14[th] September 2022. This date was chosen because it is the anniversary of the consecration of the Nave and Tower and seemed like a most appropriate date to launch something new. A few months after its launch we were asked to go ‘on the road’ to the Diocesan Conference to provide the bookstall for the conference in Derbyshire. Christian bookshops are few and far between and so we’re very grateful to God to have such a resource on site at Christ Church. Profits from the sales enable us to make our contributions to the parish share.

Another big project completed in 2022 was the installation of the large 3-metre-wide screen, projector and screens for the side aisles. All done just in time for the Queen’s funeral! As the photos show it was quite an undertaking bearing in mind the heights involved! The large screen has provided opportunities to do things we could never have done before.

Other highlights of the year include coach trips, social events, and of course the outside service for the Queen’s Jubilee! Well over a 120 people braved the conditions and made it a service to remember!

In many ways 2022 was a recovery year after Covid-19. The routine life of the Church and Community Centre was restored and growth was seen in many areas of church life, with new outreach activities and discipleship activities – especially the ‘Lighthouse’ club for primaryschool aged children on a Wednesday night, with Bible stories, crafts, songs, snacks and games. Children love to hear about the gospel!

It was a delight to welcome Andrew, Kim, Ena and Toby to our church family, as they moved from all the way down in Worthing to join us on the Fylde Coast. Andrew starting as curate was definitely a highlight of the year. The photo above on the right shows a few of those who attended Andrew’s ordination service at Blackburn Cathedral. Rumour has it they were led astray to McDonald’s by Damian before the start of the ordination service.

During the second half of 2022 Andrew quickly settled into the services and activities at Christ Church. An important project Andrew undertook was to take the lead in putting foundations in place for a church re-plant in Burn Naze. Not since the 1960s has Christ Church had a regular place of worship in that area. In 2022 a trial took place running our ‘Playhouse’ group at the new Thornton Cleveleys Football Club on Gamble Road in Burn Naze. This was rooted in prayer, with many prayer walks taking place. The vision is by 2026 to establish a life-filled, Anglican, Christian community in Burn Naze that exists to share the love and message of Jesus with all those that live and work in Burn Naze.

A new outreach initiative was started amongst men. CCFC was born – Christ Church Thornton Football Club. A number of friendly and competitive matches were played. For the home games, some of the men came back afterwards to the Community Centre for refreshments. Throughout 2022 CCFC were unbeaten! Most importantly, the football matches have enabled connections to be made between Christ Church and men in the community

The new kitchen has been used throughout 2022 for many outreach and fellowship events. At Easter, bread making took place on Good Friday – to remember Jesus the bread of life.

At Christmas it was great to welcome a good number of people for the Christmas Day Community Dinner, with great food, a quiz, entertainment and lots of love rooted in Jesus.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

financial statements returns shows the following:

o Planned giving in 2016 = £37,654

This is an encouraging 89% increase in planned giving over six years.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

There are four areas of leadership within Christ Church Thornton:

The Church Leader, Church Management Team and Church Leadership Team, consult together with the Parochial Church Council on matters of general concern and importance to the parish. The first function of the Parochial Church Council (often known as the ‘PCC’) is co-operation with the minister in promoting in the parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. The PCC at Christ Church focus on the ‘big picture’ of the life and direction of the Church, prayerfully seeking God’s strategic direction in all matters. PCCs are governed by two legislative Measures: Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1956 ; and the Church Representation Rules.

Church Officers carrying out important ecclesiastical, legal and financial duties:

Parochial Church Council:

Deanery Synod (3 places due to Electoral Roll being between 101 and 200)

Elected Parochial Representatives of the Laity (12 places due to Electoral Roll being between 100 and 199)

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Bank: Virgin Money, 2-4 Abingdon Street, Blackpool FY1 1DR

Independent Examiner: David Miller, 17 Victoria Road East, Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 5HT Registered Charity Number: 1131693

Church Address: Christ Church Thornton, Meadows Avenue, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire FY5 2TW

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THE FRIENDS OF CHRIST CHURCH THORNTON
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‘The Friends’ of Thornton Parish Church Annual Report – Year to 31 December 2022

Annual Report for the Friends of Thornton Parish Church in the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church, Thornton-le-Fylde, in the County of Lancashire, for the year ending 31st December 2022.

Charity number: 504659.

Object Code 740.10: Furthering the religious and other charitable work of the Church of England in the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church, Thornton-le-Fylde.

Trustees: Angela Walsh, Ann Hearnshaw, Denise Taylor (Treasurer), Rev’d Damian Platt, Margaret Ralph, Warren Mclean (Correspondent).

Further Information:

‘The Friends’ is a Trust Fund, a registered charity, separate from all other funds held on behalf of Christ Church. The Trustees are bound by the rules and regulations of the Charity Commissioners and by the Trust Fund Deed which lays down that the money held by the Trust can be used Only for purposes within the Parish Church itself. The Friends cannot transfer money to any other charity outside Christ Church nor transfer money to the general fund of the Parish Church. The Friends Trust is a completely separate charity from Christ Church.

Activities during 2022:

Following the easing of restrictions previously brought about by Covid 19, The Friends resumed activities during 2022 by considering funding requests in support of the work of Christ Church and, to this end, the following items were funded:

New plates: £117
New mugs: £248
Cups, saucers
toddler tables and chairs: £683
Book of Common Prayer booklets: £125

Total: £1173

As the year drew to a close, The Friends were able to consider some proposals to be considered for funding during 2023 – these will be referred to in detail in the next Annual Report to 31 December 2023. The Trust Fund continues to be a valuable reserve for the Parish. We thank those who have generously gifted funds to the Friends through donations, regular giving and legacies. Every effort is made by the Trustees to ensure that funds are prudently managed and we ask for your

prayerful considerations as we continue to support further initiatives to help Christ Church advance as a unified community.

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH THORNTON LE FYLDE I report to the trustees on my examinatlon of the accounts of The Parochial Church Council Of The Écclesiastical Parish Of Chrlst Church Thornton Le Fylde (the PCCI for the year ended 31 December 2022, which are set out on pages 2 to 6. Responsibilities and basls of report As the charity trustees of the PCC you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111'the Act'l. I report in respect of my examination of the PCC'S accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the appllcable Directions given by the Charlty Comm15slon under section 1451511bl of the Act. Independent examlnerfs statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination givin8 me cause to believe that in any material respect-. accounting records were not kept in respect of the PCC as required by section 130 of the Art,. or the accounts do not accord with those records. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters In connertlon wlth the examinatlon to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed:.............. D G Mlller, FCCA MSller Roskell Limited Chartered CertSfled Accountants 17 Virtoria Road East Thornton Cleveleys FY5 5HT 14-May-23

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF CHRIST CHURCH TroRNTON LE FYLDE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT Unrestrlcted Reslrfcted Funds Funds TOTAL 2022 TOTAL 2021 Note RE EIPTS Voluntary recelpts: Planned giving Collecti¢)ns at services Other giving I volunlary receipts Gift aid and GASDS recovered 71,361 7.137 13,531 14.047 106,076 6.854 108 37,792 150,830 71,361 7,137 25,534 14.603 118,635 6,854 447 45,585 171,521 59,025 5,045 81,634 12,170 157,875 211 12,003 556 12,559 Activitie8 for generating funds Investment Income Church Activltles TOTAL RECEIPTS 5b 5¢ 339 7,793 20,691 28,523 186,665 PAYMENT Church Actlvltle•: Parish share Staffing costs Church running expensès Hall refurbishment costs Mlsslon giving and donations 60,000 30.242 55,588 40 3.096 148,967 4,303 64,303 30,242 78,842 20.637 3,900 197,924 50,000 42,575 54,461 31,340 501 178,878 23.254 20,597 804 48,958 sf Cost of Generating funds TOTAL PAYMENTS 148,967 48,958 197,924 178,878 EXCESS OF RECEIPTS OVER PAYMENTS 1,863 128,267) {26A03) 7.787 Tr8n5fers between funds (17,282) 17.282 NEf MOVEMENT IN FUNDS: (15,4191 (10,985) (2Q403) 7,787 Cash & Bank balances at 1st January 29.465 55.003 84868 76.681 C•8h & Bank balances at 31st December 14,046 44,019 58,064 Tho notes 8et out on pages 4 to 6 forn part of these financ4al statements.

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF CHRIST CHURCH THORNTON LE FYLDE STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2022 Unrestrlcted Funds Restrlcled Funds TOTAL 2022 TOTAL 2021 Cash funds Bank current ac￿nI Petty cash PCC Fees account CBF Reserves CBF Proceeds of share sale - restricted Church of England Treasury Deposit account Organ fund 12.879 250 23.450 36.329 250 45,758 554 12,825 211 23,264 702 1,154 213 213 20,569 702 20,569 702 14,045 44,019 58,064 84,468 Other monetary assets Income Tax recoverable Investrnent assets Investment assets consist of shares and oth¥ funds held In trust In CBF Reserve accounts. 2022 2021 National Savings & Investments W B Walsh Legacy shares 12,000 1,322 12.000 1.497 164 shares valued at £20.66] 13.322 13,497 Approved by the P8rochi81 Church Council on 14 May 2023 and signed on its behalf by. Reverend Damian Platt (Chair) Mrs Angda Waish (Treasurer) The notes sat out on pages 4 10 6 fomi part of these flnanclal statements.

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF CHRIST CHURCH THORNTON LE FYLDE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL ST ATEMENTS FOR THÉ YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 Note 1 . Ba81$ of preparntlon of Ilnanclal statements The financial stslernents h8v8 been prepared in accordance wth the Church Accounllng Regulatlons 2006 using the Receipts and Payments basis. Note 2 - Investmont asvts Investment 8888ts consi8t of shares and other funds hold In trust in C8F Reserve accounts. Note 3 Members of the PCC recelve reimbur8ements for items purchased on behalf of the Parfsh. No other payments aro made to mernbers of tha PCC. Noto 4 The movements In rostrtcted fund5 durlDg lh8 year were: B•l4nc• 8llwd Balanco clfvid R•coSpts Paymnts Transfers Re•trlcted Church 8nd h811 fabric fund Church and chur¢hyard m8intgnonce fund Org8n fund Choir fund Walney Extension Community Fund 22.924 27.538 1.154 1,727 1,660 55,003 13.711 5,339 {28.360) (17,2961 4.373 12.910 12.647 28,490 1,154 1.727 1.641 20,691 3.301 (48,957) 17,282 44,019

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF CHRIST CHURCH THORNTON LE FYLDE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 310ECEM8ER 2022 (CONTINUED) Note 5 - Further Anal>sls of Receipts and Payments Rec•lpts Unr•8trbct•d Funds R•3trl¢t8d Fund• TOTAL 2022 TOTAL 2021 All other givinglvoluntary T•c•lpts Donations & appeals HMRC CC￿n￿￿TU$ Job Retention Scheme grant: Walney Extenslon Community Fund Legacy 13,031 5,362 18,393 13.415 26,534 33,000 8,686 81,634 1,641 5.000 12,003 1.641 5,500 25,534 500 13,531 b Actlvltles for G•neratlng Funds Church fundraising Events Team Meadows Bookshop 530 6.324 6,854 530 6,324 6.854 211 211 Investment Income Interest on CBF Investrnent Fund Bank and CBF Deposit Fund interest National Savyngs Inciffne B￿dS Investments Hdd in Trust 339 339 95 10 95 10 447 339 Church Actlvftles Fees forweddings and funer8ls Community Centre Comrnunty Centrè lettings - local community use Verger fees Gravedigging f8es Organists fees Mlscellaneous income (St Nithola8 Fleetwoodl 14.419 16,638 2.937 1.311 1,525 962 7,793 22,212 16,638 2,937 1.311 1,525 962 19.623 3,835 1,140 1,080 1,250 935 660 28.523 37,792 7.793 45.585

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF CHRIST CHURCH THORNTON LE PILDE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 ICONTINUED) Note 5 - Further Analysis of Re¢elpts and Paym•nl• Unro8trlct•d Fund8 Restrlctod Funds TOTAL 2022 TOTAL 2021 Payments Church runnlng exponses Costs of services Pn'nting and stationery Ilnc webslle costs) Church buildings running expenses Health, safety and safeguarding Church repairs and maintenance Meadows Bookshop 2,229 2.229 5.141 2.380 42,656 1,192 1.730 47.920 581 1,300 2.714 55,588 18,254 66.173 581 1,300 7,714 78,842 5,000 23,254 54,461 Mlsslon glvlng and donatlons Relief agencies Lrfe Association (2021 Mosamaria Trust Fund) Food Panty stoGk replacements 96 3.000 96 3,000 804 3,900 144 65 292 804 804 3,096 g Hall refurblshment costs £3,301 of the hall refurbishment costs were funded by a grant received from the Walney Extension Communlty Fund {2021- £31,340).