## **HOLY TRINITY CHURCH MARGATE** ## ANNUAL REPORT ## AND ## SUMMARISED ACCOUNTS ## OF THE ## PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL ## For the year ended 31[st] December, 2023 ## **INCUMBENT:** Rev Clifford Stocking from 1[st] January, 2023 – 9[th] April, 2023 Vacant from 10[th] April, 2023 (Interregnum) ## **BANK:** Lloyds, 1 The Centre, Margate, Kent, CT9 1JG ## **Contents** |**Page**|**3**|PCC members for 2023| |---|---|---| |**Page**|**4**|APCM agenda for Tuesday 21stMay, 2024| |**Page**|**5**|APCM minutes from Tuesday 23rdMay, 2023| |**Page**|**6**|Minutes of the additional meeting from Tuesday 23rdMay, 2023| |**Page**|**7**|PCC Report 2023| |**Page**|**9**|Annual Fabric Report 2023| |**Page**|**10**|Deanery Synod Report 2023| |**Page**|**10**|Home Groups 2023| |**Page**|**11**|Bible Study Group| |**Page**|**11**|Pastoral Care Team 2023| |**Page**|**11**|Missions, Education and Outreach Subcommittee Report 2023| |**Page**|**11**|Trinity Toddlers 2023| |**Page**|**11**|Book Gem 2023| |**Page**|**12**|Girlguiding at Holy Trinity 2023| |**Page**|**13**|Holy Trinity Margate Sea Scout Group and Phoenix Sea Explorer Unit| |**Page**|**14**|Holy Trinity Mother’s Union Branch Report for 2023| |**Page**|**14**|CAMEO (Come And Meet Each Other) Report for 2023| |**Page**|**15**|Deaf Group| |**Page**|**16**|Dementia Report 2023| |**Page**|**16**|Parish Nurse Report for 2023| |**Page**|**17**|PCC Finance Report for 2023| |**Page**|**19**|Churchwarden’s Review of The Year for 2023| Page **2** of **22** ## **PCC Members 2023** |Vicar (Chair)|Rev Cliford Stocking (01/01/2024 –
09/04/2023)
Currentlyvacant| |---|---| |Churchwarden|Michael Jarvis (from APCM 2017)| |Deputy Churchwarden|Jackie Tuppen (from June 2023)| |**Deanery Synod Representatives**|| |Wendy Brown|from APCM October 2020| |Vacant|| |Vacant|| |**Elected members of PCC**|| |Lisa Adkins|from May 2022 for 3 years| |Nick Burring|from May 2023 for 3 years| |Denise Burring|from May 2021 for 3 years| |Norman Chester|from May 2023 for 1 year| |Ann Friedlos|from May 2023 for 1 year| |Paul Harrison|from May 2022 for 3 years| |David Leah|from May 2023 for 3 years| |Suzanne Lundie|from May 2022 for 3 years| |Julie Thurman – Newell|from May 2022 for 3 years| |Jackie Tuppen|from May 2023 for 3 years| |**Ofcers in attendance**|| |Deborah Porter|Treasurer| |Sally Posnett|PCC Secretary| |Vicar (Chair)|Rev Cliford Stocking (01/01/2024 –
09/04/2023)
Currentlyvacant| |---|---| |Churchwarden|Michael Jarvis (from APCM 2017)| |Deputy Churchwarden|Jackie Tuppen (from June 2023)| |**Deanery Synod Representatives**|| |Wendy Brown|from APCM October 2020| |Vacant|| |Vacant|| |**Elected members of PCC**|| |Lisa Adkins|from May 2022 for 3 years| |Nick Burring|from May 2023 for 3 years| |Denise Burring|from May 2021 for 3 years| |Norman Chester|from May 2023 for 1 year| |Ann Friedlos|from May 2023 for 1 year| |Paul Harrison|from May 2022 for 3 years| |David Leah|from May 2023 for 3 years| |Suzanne Lundie|from May 2022 for 3 years| |Julie Thurman – Newell|from May 2022 for 3 years| |Jackie Tuppen|from May 2023 for 3 years| |**Ofcers in attendance**|| |Deborah Porter|Treasurer| |Sally Posnett|PCC Secretary| Page **3** of **22** |**Agenda for the Annual Parochial Church Meeting**
**Tuesday 21st May 2024at 7.00 pm in Holy Trinity Church Margate**|**Agenda for the Annual Parochial Church Meeting**
**Tuesday 21st May 2024at 7.00 pm in Holy Trinity Church Margate**| |---|---| |**Item**|| |**1**|Vestry meeting for election of Churchwardens – 2 to serve for 1 year| |**2**|Opening Prayer| |**3**|Minutes from Tuesday 23rdMay, 2023| |**4**|Acceptance of the electoral roll 2023| |**5**|Election of PCC members – 3 to serve for 3 years| |**6**|Election of Deanery Synod Representatives (2 vacant)| |**7**|Reports| |**8**|Churchwarden’s Review of the Year| |**9**|Closing Prayer| |**10**|PCC to meet after to elect ofcers| Page **4** of **22** ## **Holy Trinity Church, St. Marys Avenue, Margate, Kent, CT9 3TN** ## **Minutes of the Annual Parochial Church Meeting held on Tuesday 23[rd] May 2023 at 7.30pm in the Church** ## **Welcome** Michael Jarvis (Churchwarden) welcomed everyone to the meeting. Luke 8 v 4 to the end was read and prayer followed. ## **Present** Michael Jarvis (Chair/Churchwarden) and 33 members were present. There were 5 apologies. In the absence of Rosemary Griffiths (PCC Secretary) the minutes were taken by Suzanne Lundie. ## **Annual Vestry Meeting to Elect Churchwardens** It was announced that there was one nomination for Churchwarden, that being Michael Jarvis. There being no further nominations, Mike was duly elected as Churchwarden. ## **APCM** Minutes of the last meeting held on 26/05/2022. The minutes were agreed. **Electoral Roll** now 113. It was announced that Sally Posnett was the new Electoral Roll Officer. ## **Election of PCC members** There were five vacancies for PCC being 3 for three years and 2 for one year. There were five nominations: - Nick Burring, Jackie Tuppen, David Leah, Norman Chester and Ann Friedlos. It was agreed that Nick, Jackie and David serve for three years and Norman and Ann for one. Mike thanked all those who had served on PCC over the past year. ## **Election of Deanery Synod Representatives** Since there were no nominations, Wendy James agreed to serve for one more year. ## **Reports** The following reports were received: Fabric, PCC, Deanery Synod, Diocesan Synod. There were no questions raised relating to these reports. ## **Treasurer’s report and presentation of accounts** Copies of the accounts were not available. They will be available on Sunday. MJ gave a review of the church finances for 2022. It was asked whether we would still need to pay the Parish Share in the absence of an incumbent. (Yes) ## **Safeguarding Co-ordinator** Denise Burring agreed to continue as Safeguarding Officer. ## **DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) officer for HTM** Kaye Nightingale was willing to continue with this role. ## **Parish Nursing** A report from Margaret Edwards for Parish Nursing 2022 was received. Page **5** of **22** ## **Vicar’s Report** Copies were available and a copy is filed with these minutes. Thanks extended to CS by AF. (Following the meeting the PCC met to elect officers.) Page **6** of **22** ## **Holy Trinity Church, St. Marys Avenue, Margate, Kent, CT9 3TN** ## **Minutes of the additional meeting held on Tuesday 23[rd] May 2023 to elect PCC officers for 2023/24.** ## **Those present were: -** Lisa Adkins, Jackie Tuppen, Julie Thurman-Newell, Norman Chester, Paul Harrison, Wendy James, Ann Friedlos, Denise Burring, Michael Jarvis, Suzanne Lundie, Sally Posnett ## **The following agreed to serve as officers for 2023/24:** Hon. PCC Treasurer Deborah Porter Hon. PCC Secretary Sally Posnett Electoral Roll Officer Sally Posnett Safeguarding Officer Denise Burring Church DBS Officer Kaye Nightingale Health and Safety Officer Nick Burring Sally Posnett also agreed to serve as Verger and will receive the relevant fee. The Standing Committee will consist of Michael Jarvis, Deborah Porter, Ann Friedlos and Suzanne Lundie. It was unanimously agreed that we engage the services of Dudley Gore and Co. Ramsgate to be our Independent Examiner for 2023. **Date of next meeting.** Tuesday June 27[th] , 2023 The meeting closed in prayer. Page **7** of **22** ## **PCC Report 2023** The PCC met 11 times in 2023 (which included 3 extraordinary meetings to focus on the parish profile and meeting with Canon Steve Coneys and Archdeacon Will Adam regarding the future plans for HTM) plus the APCM and a short meeting after to appoint PCC officers. During the meeting, the areas for discussion include finance (including parish share and monthly expenditure) with a finance report shared from the treasurer. Reports are received from subcommittees including – Halls, Fabric & Finance, Missions, Education & Outreach and Fundraising. Additional reports are also received from the Dementia Services Coordinator, the Parish Nurse and Sunshine Preschool. ## **January** No meeting took place. ## **February** The budget was agreed for 2023. The following was agreed: - The music group could purchase some new equipment. - Anthony Thurman – Newell (Caretaker) would increase his hours from June 2023. - Glenn Philpott would be appointed as an additional caretaker from March 2023. - Sally Posnett would be appointed as Halls Coordinator/Parish Administrator replacing Lorraine Williams from May 2023. PCC discussed the plans for the Interregnum. including the running of the services and preparing the parish profile. ## **March** The church’s finance was discussed, and it was reported that the church was ‘breaking even’. It was proposed that the roofs needed looking at as they would be needing to be repaired. Archdeacon Will Adam joined the meeting to discuss the future for HTM. ## **April** The working party for organising ‘Gift Aid’ continued liaising with HMRC. The scheduled work on the vicarage was put into place. The fundraising and Dementia Services organised to put on events for Charles III’s coronation. ## **May** The APCM took place on Tuesday 23[rd] May. ## **June** It was agreed that Jackie Tuppen would become Deputy Churchwarden. It was agreed that the PCC subcommittees would consist of: - Standing Committee, - Halls Committee (formally 3 committees of Halls, Finance & Fabric), - Missions, Education & Outreach (already run as one) - Fundraising Committee It was agreed that the room rent would be increasing from September 2023. The Quinquennial Report highlighted that there was essential maintenance needed for the roofs. It was decided that Jon Martin would be offered the contract to carry out the work. Page **8** of **22** ## **July** The display fridge in the café was replaced. Jon Martin began work on the roofing and clearing the debris. Archdeacon Will Adam visited on 4[th] July with members from the Church Revitalisation Trust and asked about the different activities that took place at HTM during the week and about Sunday services. They asked for information regarding fabric, finance, ministry and prayer and the church’s vision for the future. It was confirmed that the Parish profile is being worked on. ## **August** No meeting took place. ## **September** The PCC welcomed the Deaf and Hearing Group to the meeting and shared suggestions to help with inclusivity. The rent increase for hiring the rooms was implemented from 1[st] September. The Missions, Outreach and Education subcommittee confirmed the church’s missions for 2023 would include: Thanet Food Bank, Mission Guatemala, Still Waters, Mothers’ Union Diocese of Canterbury (AFIA), Ripple Effect (formally known as Send a Cow) and ACTS (Active Christianity in Thanet Schools). The deanery roadshow took place at HTM, and it was well received and had a good turnout. In addition to the PCC meeting, the PCC also met on 12[th] September to focus on the parish profile. ## **October** It was agreed that Jackie Tuppen would train to become an Authorised Lay Minister and would lead the 8:30am Sunday service on the 1[st] and 3[rd] Sunday of the month as a ‘Spoken word’ service. It was announced that Safe Haven would relocate to the QEQM at the end of the year. It was agreed that Anthony Thurman – Newell would increase his hours from 25 – 32 from 1[st] November. ## **November** The budget for 2024 was proposed to be ratified at the meeting in January 2024. The Dementia Services Coordinator reported that a new group would start on Tuesday mornings from January 2024. A quiz night took place on 11[th] November which was successful in raising over £400. ## **December** No meeting took place. Page **9** of **22** ## **Annual Fabric Report 2023 – Michael Jarvis** |**Description of Works**|**Contractor**|**Invoice**
**Total**| |---|---|---| |Organ Tuning Inspection & cleaning|F.H. Browne & Sons
Canterbury|£295.68| |Fire Extinguishers Test|Thanet Fire Protection (Annual
Inspection)|£249.00| |Servicing the fre alarms for Church &
Centre + New alarm bell added.
(Maintenance contract)|Javes Security|£246.06
£450.00| |Annual servicing of equipment. Intruder
Alarm system replacement of keypad +
callouts.|Westgate Security & Electrical|£516.42| |Lightening Protection Testing.|BACON Group, Essex|£171.00| |Upgrade to internet connections within
the Centre/Church + purchase of new
computers & equipment.|Simtech Computer Systems Ltd|£1,461.61| |Quarterly clean out of Church roofs
Repair works carried out.
Flat Roof Repairs to Centre and Church.
Ceiling Repairs to Church (South Door).
Pointing Repair works to North side of
Church(Outside).|Jon Martin Building Services,
Cliftonville, Margate|£17,100.00
£1,290.00
Free of
Charge| |Hiring of ‘bobcat’ machine, purchase of
an Atlas Wooden Pergola + materials to
completeMemorialGarden|Westgate Plant Hire
Dunster House Ltd
B&QMargate|£296.00
£276.66
£41.20| |Service boilers + issue Gas Safety
Certifcates|Grummant HP&S Ltd,
Ramsgate|£450.00| |Electrical works – Portable Appliance
Testing (PAT)forCentre & Church|KC Services Ltd (Electrical
Contractor)|Not
charged| |Replacement taps & syphon in upstairs
ladies/disabled toilets. Repair leak
underfooroutside downstair toilets.|JMG Plumbing & Heating,
Ramsgate|£1,275.00| |Maintenance Service Contract for
internal lift.|Stannah Lift Servicing|£794.36| |Repairs to Roland HP136 Piano (replace
2SD1409transistor)|F. Street Music Ltd
Faversham|£244.38| Page **10** of **22** ## **Deanery Synod – Wendy Brown** Members of Deanery Synod met three times this year in March, June and November. There was also a Deanery Roadshow and a Day of Encouragement. In March we met at All Saints Birchington where Rev’d Mark Ham led us in Worship. Judith Andrews LLM (Licensed Lay Minister) at St Laurence Ramsgate was elected as Lay Chair for the Deanery. Rev’d Jon Marlow (Diocesan Director of Ordinands and Vocations) led a session on knowing our congregations and the importance of working together in our churches and Deanery as one body. The evening finished with a Canticle and Blessing. In June the Synod was held at St Marks Ramsgate. Rev’d Philip Musindi led us in Worship. Judith Andrews opened with the Parable of the Mustard Seed showing how from small beginnings mighty things can grow. Following this Judith gave a short presentation on Anna Chaplaincy/Anna Friends. Then we had a further chance to look at the Deanery Plan. Over the past few years many plans had been put together, but little had been achieved. A decision was made to hold a Deanery Roadshow which would be open to all to discuss three main areas Finance, School/Church Partnership and Church Buildings. It was felt that a Day of Encougement should also be held – again open to all. There was an election to the MMC (Mission & Ministry Committee) with Clergy - Father Denis and Lay – Ray Hand both for Margate. The Day of Encouragement was held in August at All Saints in Birchington. The Deanery Roadshow was held in September at Holy Trinity Margate. The September Synod met in Kearn’s Hall in Birchington with Worship led by Rev’d Philip Musindi and chaired by Judith Andrews. Rev’d Matt Hodder who had recently become the incumbent of St Peters Church was introduced. Matt spoke about a survey he was conducting about Children’s & Young Peoples Links with the Church. This had been sent to all Synod representatives to complete for their church. The main part of the evening was discussion around the Deanery Plan and Holy Trinity Margate becoming a Resource Church working with St John’s, All Saints and St Paul’s in Margate and the regenerative effect it could have on the area and Deanery. The evening closed with The Grace. ## **Home Groups – Rosemary Griffiths, Ian and Rachel Copeland** Homegroups have been an integral part of Holy Trinity life for many years and although the number of groups has sadly diminished I’m pleased to report on the years events of the two remaining groups. Altogether, there are fifteen members who meet; in an evening group of seven and an afternoon group of eight. Leadership in one of the groups is shared with members taking it in turns to lead the study. Both groups start with refreshments and catching up with what’s happened since we last met and then enjoy Bible study, lively discussions, singing and prayer (for each other, our church community and the wider world). Subjects for our studies for 2023 were many and varied and included Abraham’s journey of faith, “Faith” in the book of Hebrews, a four-week exploration of ‘Barnabas the Encourager ‘from Acts, a seven week study ending on Palm Sunday from the “Embrace the Middle East” charity and a selection of topics chosen by individual members and taken from the “LifeBuilder” study series. We also have social get-togethers and this year these have taken the form of a Pancakes and Prayer evening on Shrove Tuesday, a farewell party for Chris & Colin, a buffet in August, a roast turkey meal in December and two “bring and share” Sunday lunches. Page **11** of **22** ## **Bible Study Group – Suzanne Lundie** It was considered by the Mission, Education and Outreach sub-committee to re-introduce the Bible Study Group, so a list was placed at the back of the church to see if there was interest in restarting. To our delight and surprise, over 15 people were interested in joining such a group. So, Cathy Court and I set up its first meeting in July of 2023 looking at Mark’s Gospel, this has proved to be a success and has continued every fortnight since September with numbers around 12 approx. Out of the group we have had three baptism’s which has led to Confirmations at Canterbury Cathedral. ## **Pastoral Care Team – Suzanne Lundie** The pastoral care team comprises three actives in this field of ministry. This allows us to have, face to face, telephone consultations and via text messages so keeping in touch with those who may need a listening ear or support at the most vulnerable of times. We are also building relationships with Treetops Care Home, visiting the residents and allowing the Manager a lifeline of advice to our Parish Nurse, Margaret Edwards. We hope to extend this throughout 2024. ## **Mission, Education and Outreach – Suzanne Lundie** The Mission, Education and Outreach sub-committee looks at the missions of the church every year. The missions for 2023 are several we keep as an integral part of HTM and a new addition. The overseas missions are Mission Guatemala and Ripple (Send a Cow) The local Thanet missions are Still Waters. ACTS which is Active Christianity in Thanet Schools. Thanet Foodlink and AFIA, Away From It All a Mother's Union project. Every year a donation of £600 is given by HTM for each mission. This forms a bond by regularly welcoming these organisations to come and speak to the congregation and for us stepping out in faith to the areas of need in our community and world. ## **Trinity Toddlers – Kaye Nightingale** Toddlers has continued to enjoy good regular attendees, plus welcoming new families to the sessions. It is always a delight to see the young children run in excitedly ready to play. When Chris Diaper left in July, we asked for prayers for a new adult helper, God graciously supplied two! Kirsty and Charlotte have joined Babara and me. They both bring their own gifts to help with the weekly craft sessions and the rhyme times as well as the moving off equipment from the shed to the hall. We have introduced more Christian songs to the rhyme time, which have been well received and also tried some BSL signing too. We are grateful for help from Sally with the finances and the supplies needed. Please continue to keep us in your prayers. ## **Book Gem – Kaye Nightingale** This has met nine times this year, the last two being daytime sessions and part of a change to monthly meetings. It has been a pleasure to welcome four new members during the year to the group, each one of whom brings a different aspect to our discussions. Mostly we concentrate on contemporary fiction although we did dip into nonfiction with Sandi Toksvig’s “In between the stops”. This tells of her daily journey into work on the Number 12 bus from Dulwich to Central London, with many humorous anecdotes. We still encourage non-attenders to write a report on the book chosen and this is read at the meetings. The favourite read this year was probably “the authenticity project by Claire Pooley which tells of six strangers brought together through serendipitous discovery of a shared notebook. Page **12** of **22** ## **Girlguiding at Holy Trinity 2023 – Jackie Hermitage** The groups continue to grow both in numbers and strength. All our units remain full, and all have waiting lists, The leadership teams have remained stable, but we have increased our teams by accommodating some young women wanting to achieve their Duke of Edinburgh award. One has stayed on after completing her volunteering and is now a Young Leader. We have also welcomed a returning leader. There have been a number of ‘firsts‘ this year as we begin to develop new traditions as we grow. All the units celebrated World Thinking Day, looking the World Association of Girl Guide and Girl Scouts resources – Our World, Our Peaceful Future. A group of girls (and a couple of leaders) joined the Thanet Gang Show and helped to entertain the paying public. They were fabulous and it was so nice to see girls from Trinity back in the show. The girls worked hard through the summer term to develop their skills in outdoor activities including putting up tents, cooking outdoors and outdoor safety. They also celebrated the Coronation by learning about the traditions. The Brownies had a visit from a lady with a national medal (BEM) and made their own ‘Brownie Excellence Medals’. The Rainbows grew sunflowers and left them on the doorsteps of our neighbours as a lovely surprise. We received some great photos of the sunflowers as they grew. The Brownies completed a Litter Pick in the ground of the Church and in the local park. They collected so much rubbish, plus some surprising items…. The Brownies also learnt how to dance around a Maypole. This was a good challenge but great fun. The Guides learnt how to make traditional camp bread on an outdoor fire. The Guides and Brownies attended the Remembrance Day Parade for the first time in many years. They are keen to take our Standards next year and were very reflective about the experience. The Brownies completed their biannual Christmas cake making – this is always an exciting experience and their cakes are always much appreciated. Our plans for next year include an overnight experience for all sections, more cinema trips and deciding on some community projects we can develop. Once again. we have been extremely grateful for the support that Holy Trinity have given us with a warm, safe and friendly place to meet. We would also like to thank the parents and leadership team for their continued support and friendship. Page **13** of **22** ## **Holy Trinity Margate Sea Scout Group and Phoenix Sea Explorer Unit – Terry Pankhurst** Please find below a summary of our Holy Trinity Sea Scout Group activities over the past year: ## **Beaver Section (6-8 year olds)** Lots of varied fun badge work completed and several camps held. Visits to Margate Fire & Coastguard Station Our membership numbers dipped so we ran a bring a friend evening which was successful. All 3 Sections took part in the Margate Remembrance and District St George’s Day parades. Community work with the Cub Section at Christmas time included visiting Maurice House the Royal British Legion Home to sing Christmas carols for them and play games Linking well with Cub section, children moving up as they turn 8 years of age 4 achieved their Bronze Chief Scout Award ## **Cub Scout Section (8 – 10.5 year olds)** Also lots of varied and interesting badge work undertaken. Summer Camp at Minster, Cuboree at Kingswood activity centre and a sleepover at Mystole. Numerous visits to Margate RNLI, the Police Station, the new Fire Station at Ramsgate, and a Rail Safety visit to Margate Train station. Community visit with the Beavers to sing Christmas Carols at the RBL Care Home. International Charity activities learning about UNICEF and the Rights of the Child, a very interesting talk by Southern Water Waste Team about the 3 P’s. Basic scout skills built on learning about Pioneering, shelter building, fire lighting, maps and compass. Each term we have a hike or evening walk exploring the district. Membership numbers are strong as we are full at the moment. 8 Chief Scout Silver Awards achieved this last year ## **Sea Scout (10 – 14 year olds) & Explorer Sections (14 – 18 year olds)** A very busy year as usual. Spanner & Socket received their Queen’s Scout Awards 5 Gold Chief Scout awards were achieved. Dory received a Chief Scout Commendation for Meritious Conduct & Terry received his Chief Scouts Order of Merit. The Christmas Fair at Holy Trinity saw all the sections joining in the fun and helping to fund raise. Trip to the Panto was a treat for the Troop after all their hard work. Summer sees the boating season, kayaking in Walpole Bay and sailing and power boating at Minnis Bay. However quite a few evenings were blown out with the weather. 7 young people attended the World Scout Jamboree in South Korea, an amazing experience for all. Summer camp was back to basic scout skills at Mystole. The section continues to thrive, and our programme is full of fun activities and badge work as we meet throughout the year. Linking through all the sections for our young people is strong from Beavers right through, Cubs, Sea Scouts and Explorers, so much so that we are now finding that many want to return to the Group as Adult Leaders to give back and continue to enjoy the fun that they have experienced. Page **14** of **22** ## **Holy Trinity Mother’s Union Branch Report for 2023 – Wendy Brown** Holy Trinity Mothers’ Union had 23 members in 2023 over two groups. The Tuesday Afternoon Group meet on the first Tuesday Afternoon in each month. The Evening Group for members who are working during the day meet approximately every six weeks. The Tuesday Afternoon Group has had a number of speakers. Rev’d Sue Woan took us through Epiphany in January and Advent in December. Rev’d Dr Emma Pennington, our Chaplin, gave us a presentation on Lent with items you associate with this period. Sue and Chris Elliot kept us up to date with what’s happening with Ripple (formerly known as Send A Cow). Susan Thomas, our Diocesan Treasurer and contact for AFIA (Away From It All) holidays showed us a PowerPoint presentation of the 2022 holiday at Ashburnham House. Roy Nightingale gave us talks about growing up in London and his work with The Inner City Mission. The Evening Group met throughout the year to discuss and help organise the fundraising activities we held for AFIA. They arranged and manned stalls at our Annual Garden Party which is held at Grapevine Cottage and later in the year at the Church Christmas Fair. The members and their daughters met at The Allotment to finalise arrangements for Hazel’s Sponsored Marathon Walk and Swim in remembrance of her mum, Rita Pengelly. Hazel completed the walk from Canterbury to Margate accompanied by family and her MU (Mother’s Union) friends in August and her swim in the Autumn raising over £1600 for AFIA. All fundraising events – The Garden Party; Christmas Fair; Knitted Chicks at Easter; the Cake Stall at the Church Summer Fair; a raffle which we held in Susan’s Garden to celebrate Mary Sumner Day in August and donations from Valerie’s walking group raised a total of £1436.44 towards the 2024 AFIA holiday. Our Trustees organised an Afternoon Tea Event in the Church. We made Mothering Sunday Posies which were given to the congregation. We also helped to make and distribute the Christingles following the Nativity Service. We provided and served the food for the Trinity Toddlers Christmas Party (this was financed by the MU Canterbury Archdeaconry). Both groups met in November to put together Christmas Gifts. The Tuesday Afternoon Group give to Sevenscore and Woodchurch Mental Health Units at QEQM and Copperfield’s Assisted Living Accommodation in Ramsgate each year. The Evening Group arranged gifts for families living at the Women’s Refuge. Our members met in the Vestry for the Annual Wave of Prayer on the 16[th] March. The Branch resumed its involvement in Baptisms at Holy Trinity last year. We met on the first Wednesday in the month for MU prayers in the Church. Some members arranged Prayers for the monthly MU Cathedral Prayer time in the Autumn. In December we attended and participated in the MU Advent Service at the Cathedral. Unfortunately, Dorothy Manning died. She was a very active member who had transferred to us from the Holy Trinity Broadstairs Branch when it closed following Covid 19. Two other members moved from the area but one of these has joined her new Local Branch. To finish our Mothers’ Union Branch members can be found serving in the Café throughout the week so come along for a coffee or tea and a chat. One of these members is also volunteering in the COGs group. Another is on the rota arranging the Prayer Service in St Mary’s Chapel on Wednesday mornings during Interregnum. ## **CAMEO (Come And Meet Each Other) – Christine Reeves** In 2023 CAMEO continued to have weekly meetings we have had a programme full of variety, with quizzes, games, chair-based exercises, we welcomed the Greyhound Buskers and the Plate Bells for music sessions and talks from RNLI, Dogs Trust, St Peters village tour. Blood Runners, and Wild Wood Trust to name a few. We had stalls at both Church Fairs, we had our usual Easter and Christmas Services to which we invited Mothers Union Members, We have enjoyed social gatherings with a strawberry tea in June and lunch in July we were unable to have our Christmas meal in December, but we look forward to having it in January 2024 and would also like to welcome any new members. Page **15** of **22** Page 16 of 22 ## **Deaf Community – Liz Mincer and Jennifer Knight Deaf Corner Café** Originally set up by Palm Deaf, the café continues on the first and third Fridays of every month from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Around 20 Deaf people use the public café space to socialize including deaf pupils from Foreland Fields School who attend several times each school term. Interpreted Services Liz volunteers as a BSL interpreter for as many services as possible at Holy Trinity but there is a need going forward to recruit more volunteers to reduce reliance on one person and ensure continuity of offering interpreted services. Jennifer and Liz were invited to attend a PCC meeting in September. On the agenda for discussion was the importance of providing preparation materials before a service including bible readings, prayers, and sermon. This is something that the PCC are now working on to improve content and delivery of interpreted services for Holy Trinity. ## **Zoom BSL Songs** Most Thursdays from 8-9 p.m. a small group of Holy Trinity members meet on Zoom to discuss and learn signs for two songs to be used in church the following Sunday. This is led by Jennifer, with monthly Zoom subscription and management of the session covered by Liz, which is extended to people from other churches. ## **BSL learning** Jennifer offers weekly informal BSL lessons at a cost of £2 per person. These take place on Tuesdays from 12.30 to 2pm which is made available to all those who wish to learn more about British Sign Language (BSL). ## **Hearing Dogs for the Deaf – fundraising events** In 2023, Jennifer was involved in the following events: Paws for Cream Tea (September) that raised £260.00 Tables at Summer (June) and Christmas (December) fairs Table at Deaf Corner café before Christmas Page **17** of **22** ## **Dementia Services – Julie Thurman – Newell** We opened a Tuesday afternoon Activity group on 22[nd] January 2023. I attended an event at the Turner Centre in March 2023 to promote services at Holy Trinity and the dementia services and as this was a volunteering event, I was hoping to source some more volunteers. We invited the carers to each of our groups in May for tea and cake to celebrate the King’s Coronation. We held a dementia event in May which included the Virtual tour bus attending. This was well attended with over 100 people coming through the doors. We had stalls in the main hall refreshments and activity sessions. We had strawberries and cream to celebrate the end of Wimbledon in Cogs in July. The First dementia drop-in session took place on the 1[st] September and had 11 professionals which came to give advice to the public. There were approx. 12 members of the public that attended This is going to be a monthly event. On 31[st] October I had the privilege to attend a Dementia summit in London with Jackie Tuppen which I found very interesting and gave me an opportunity to network. The members enjoyed making a remembrance wreath and it was laid on Remembrance Day in church. The Hoodeners contacted me end of November to say they collect for charity every year and my name specifically had been mentioned for the Dementia services here at HTM and could they collect for us. All the members received Christmas chocolate and the Volunteers went out for lunch after Christmas as a thank you for their continued hard work. I have 45 members which attend various groups and 16 Volunteers that help over the 4 days. Activities now run on Monday mornings 9.30-12.30, Monday afternoons 13.00-16.00, Tuesday mornings 9.30-12.30 and afternoons 13.00-16.00 with an option to stay all day. Wednesday Cogs 10.00-15.00 and Thursday Cogs 10.00-15.00. Drop-in advice sessions take place on the 1[st] Friday of the month. ## **Parish Nursing – Margaret Edwards** Looking back over 2023 I have been blessed to see the role of Parish Nurse developing and I have been kept busy on the three days that I am employed here at Holy Trinity. I still work some shifts at Pilgrims Hospice at the weekend which I find helpful in keeping my knowledge and skills up to date as well as having other medical professionals to link up with. I have more people coming in to see me which is great. I am increasingly asked to check a blood pressure or weight and can give advice on healthy eating and medication queries. I aim to visit the housebound once a month or by request. There is one lady that I have been visiting since before Covid. She lives with her son who works every day, and she has come to rely on me for “girly chats”. She is hoping to move away in 2024 to be closer to family but I will continue to visit until that transpires. I have visited Tree Tops Care Home with Suzanne and hope this will become a regular event. I do try to pop into Toddlers Group to chat to the parents and grandparents. Unfortunately, due to time restraints I don’t manage this very often now. I have taken Sit and Stay Fit to groups who meet in the building. I have been happy to attend the Wednesday morning prayer meeting in the Chapel and have been privileged to lead this meeting regularly. The Sit and Stay Fit Exercise Class has become very popular. It is generally attended by 10-18 people each week and we do have a lot of fun as well as keeping fit. I have started a dance exercise class which is suitable for older people. This is in its early days and it is difficult to know whether it will be successful. My plan was to run this class after the Sit and Stay Fit, but this has not really worked as some ladies would like to do both but find this too much! My thoughts were that people would do one or the other. The Thursday Friendship Group has been a real blessing both to myself and the members who come along each week. We have enjoyed quizzes, dancing, discos and games as well as welcoming speakers from various organisations both local and international. My thanks to Roy Nightingale, Suzanne Lundie and Susan Davies for their help and support with this group. In the summer we had our first outing when we all visited Margate Caves. This was a great Page **18** of **22** success and we hope to get out more when the weather allows. We try to have a short Christian message as often as we can. This is particularly popular when it involves the leaders performing a sketch. I have been privileged to be your Parish Nurse for another year and would like to thank the congregation for their support and interest in the role. Page **19** of **22** ## **Finance Report – Michael Jarvis** Holy Trinity Margate continues to manage its financial commitment and obligations building up a solid foundation to support future growth for the centre and church and to extend its services and activities to a wider community. Our Parish Share of £71,571 was paid in full within 10 months (£74,763 set for 2024). In 2023 following our quinquennial inspection, we carried out extensive repairs to the flat roofs which were damaged due to excess rainwater and age of the existing roofing materials. The memorial garden was completed coming in slightly over the original budget, additional work was required to upgrade the centre/church internet connections and server. We did not participate in the Parish Share Giving scheme for Gift Aid payments, set up by the Diocese of Canterbury for parishes that wish to apply. Instead, we successfully submitted our documentation with HMRC for approval, which was a time-consuming exercise, which resulted in HMRC paying the balance of our Gift Aid tax refunds in December. Standing orders and free will offering remains an important contribution to our income stream, enabling us to fulfil our commitments of paying the Parish Share, employee salaries and utility bills. ## **Hall Rentals / Lettings / Café** Combined income from the above amounted to £130336.56 less expenses. We continue to see many existing and new organisations benefiting from our hospitality and duty of care in maintaining our facilities, health and safety procedures and creating a relaxing and safer environment for staff, volunteers and clients. Occupancy rates for the rooms are up to 96% and in some cases fully booked. Members of the Deaf and Hearing have set up fortnightly meetings in the café which is well attended. Unfortunately, we had to say goodbye to Thanet Safe haven who have moved to new premises at QEQM Hospital. They made significant rental contributions during their time with us and played an important role in the community, helping those with mental health issues and providing on-going support. ## **Maintenance Programme** At the end of December around £41,827.30 had been spent on extensive work to our flat roofs and upgrading our IT network. We are grateful to Jon Martin Building Services who undertook this major roof repair work and for the pointing repairs to the exterior of the north side of church. Additional work was carried out free of charge to the repair of the ceiling inside the south door of our church. Further items of works plus relevant costs carried out in 2023: Servicing of the centre/church fire alarms and fitting of a new alarm bell - £696 Upgrading internet connections within the centre/church plus purchase of new computers and equipment - £1,462 Flat roof repairs to centre/church, pointing works to exterior north side of church - £18,390 Servicing of boilers including Gas Safety Certificates issued - £450 Replacement of taps and syphon in upstairs ladies/disabled toilets. Repair to underfloor leak outside downstairs toilets - £1,275 Maintenance Service Contract for internal lift - £794 Hiring of ‘bobcat’ machine, purchase of Atlas Wooden Pergola and materials to complete Memorial Garden - £613 Electrical Works – Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) for centre/church – PAT certificates issued – No charge. We would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to the Caretakers (Anthony Thurman-Newell and Glenn Philpott), and to the staff and volunteers who have undertaken maintenance, cleaning, and gardening duties throughout the year. ## **Accountants** Page **20** of **22** As in the previous two years, we engaged the services of Dudley & Gore, 50 Queen Street, Ramsgate to examine the accounts. ## **Parish Nursing** Grants were received from Colyer Ferguson of £15,000 and from Maurice and Hilda Laing Trust of £5,000 in 2021. This has enabled Holy Trinity Margate to continue to provide the services of a Parish Nurse working in our community. ## **Missions** The PCC agreed in 2023 to make a financial contribution of £3,600, split across six charities, in support of their mission work. The following charities received a donation of £600: - Thanet Food Bank - Mission Guatemala - Still Waters - Mothers’ Union Diocese of Canterbury (AFIA) - Ripple Effect (formally known as Send a Cow) - ACTS (Active Christianity in Thanet Schools) Page **21** of **22** ## **Churchwarden’s Review of the Year – Michael Jarvis** 2023 started with the news that the then incumbent, Revd Clifford Stocking, was to begin a new ministry in Cliffe, St. Helen’s in the Diocese of Rochester. Following his licensing in April, Holy Trinity Margate went into a period of interregnum and the search for a new Vicar/Priest in Charge was underway. Whilst services and activities continued normally within the centre, decisions were taken by the PCC to alter some of the church services, and in this respect the Wednesday Communion service at 10.30am was temporarily postponed. In its place, regular members of the congregation have joined together to hold a time of prayer, each taking turns to lead the session. It has been a delight to see members grow through ministry. However, we were able to continue with two Sunday services at 8.30am and 10.00am respectively, and we extend our grateful thanks to Revd Dr. Sue Woan and Revd Dawn Watson for taking on extra ministry duties and to Ann Friedlos for all her support with preparations and taking services during our interregnum. A parish profile was created as part of the process for a new Priest in Charge and PCC members, liaising with The Venerable Dr. William Adam (Archdeacon of Canterbury) and Canon Steve Coneys (Mission and Growth Adviser) formulated a profile that would appeal to the right candidate. In November, a meeting took place at Holy Trinity Margate with The Archdeacon of Canterbury, representatives from the Church Revitalisation Trust and a potential candidate. An application for funding was discussed that would help Holy Trinity Margate become a resourcing church promoting and supporting, not only its own ministry, but the ministry of other churches in Margate. Following that meeting and a formal interview at Canterbury, the Bishop of Dover, The Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin, announced in January 2024 that the Revd Mark Nelson (currently Associate Vicar at SAINT, a group of churches in East London) had been appointed as Priest in Charge of Holy Trinity Margate. We will be welcoming Mark, his wife Jenna and their three children in September 2024. In August the Mayor of Margate hosted the ‘Mayor’s Community Awards’ with Holy Trinity Margate receiving an award for ‘Community Space’, a proud achievement for the dedicated staff and volunteers. In October we welcomed the Bishop of Dover, who presided over our Sunday Communion service. Maggie Paddison from ACTS (Active Christianity Thanet Schools) lead our November Parade service. PCC approved the appointment of Jackie Tuppen to act as Deputy Churchwarden at the May APCM, and her new role as an Authorised Lay Minister in October. I am grateful for all her support throughout the year. We as a church also continue to support and pray for Ann Friedlos as she completes her studies to become a Licensed Lay Minister. With regards to Safeguarding, we have adopted the policies and procedures of the Church of England. All members of the PCC have undertaken DBS checks and have completed the Diocesan Safeguarding Basic Awareness Training (2023). Several PCC members have also undertaken the Safeguarding Foundations (2023) training module. We have dedicated Safeguarding/DBS officers in place. All staff and volunteers are subject to vigorous checks and receive safeguarding training where applicable. Finally, I would like to say a personal thank you to all who have supported and encouraged me to continue in the role of Churchwarden during this time of interregnum. It has been challenging but rewarding at the same time. A new era is ahead of us, where we welcome Revd Mark Nelson as our Priest in Charge and Holy Trinity becomes the resourcing church for other churches in Margate. Page **22** of **22** |**HOLY TRINITY CHURCH MARGATE**|**HOLY TRINITY CHURCH MARGATE**|| |---|---|---| |||| |**SUMMARISED ACCOUNTS FOR 2023**||| ||**£ nearest t**|**housand**| |1)For our dayto day"operational" activities||| ||**2023**|**2022**| |**The money came from:**||| |Freewill Oferings|50|55| |Service Collections|4|4| |Tax Refunds|13|15| |Halls Lease & Fundraising|128|98| |Bequests & Support(Dividends)|7|31| |Others including (Dementia Services,Fees,SundryReceipts & Cobb)|30|14| |**TOTAL**|**232**|**217**| |**What we spend money on:**||| |||| |**Parish Share(Vicar, Curate, Stipends, Pension & Housing & Central Cost**|**s**
72|67| |**Clergy Working Expenses**|0.5|1| |**Church Maintenance(Cleaning, Electricity, Furniture & Fabric, Gas, Insur**|**ance,**|| |Repairs & Maintenance,Hall & Grounds,Water Rates)|60|61| |**Parish Administration(Ofce Expenses, Salaries, Stationery, Printing & P**|**ostage,**|| |Telephone/Broadband,Software,Photocopier)|99|63| |**Missionary Giving**|0|6| |**Cost of Worship Services(CCLI, Flowers, Lord's Table, Sound Desk**||| |Video Projection System,Organ)|1|1| |**General Expenses, Events, Christian Literature, Youth/Children, Bank Ch**|**arges**|| |Pastoral & TrainingManagement Training,Sundries|1|1| |**Diocesan Fees Paid**|0.5|2| |Depreciation|30|30| |**TOTAL**|**264**|**232**| |||| |**Therefore:**||| |**At the end of 2023 we had a Surplus/Defcit of**|**-32**|**-15**| |||| |**2) For our more specialpurpose activities:**||| |**a) Church Repairs Fund**||| |**- At the start of theyear we had available**|0|0| |- Duringtheyear we spent|0|0| |**- At the end of theyear we have in hand**|0|0| |||| |**b) Other small projects**||| |St Mary's Chapel Fund|0|0| |CommunityGarden|0.5|8| |||| |**3) At 31st December the Church owned:**|**2023**|**2022**| |||| |Cash in Bank|177|179| |Amounts still to be collected|4|3| |Amounts that the church still has topay|-5|-4| |**Amount remaining**|**176**|**178**| CHABJTY NUMBER 1131733 THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH CouNciL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, MARCATE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 DUDLEY GORE & CO. 50 WEEN STREEr RAMSGATE KENT cri19EE THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE EcCLESIA￿lcAL PARISH OF HOLY TR￿lTy MARGATE CONTENTS PACE Trustees annual report Independeni Examiner's report to Ihe Trustees Income and expendilure account Balance 5heel Notes to the financial staiements 9-18 THE PAROCHIAL CHLTRCH COLNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY MARGATE I'RUS'fLES Ap*+4LAL REPORT FOR THE I'EAR ENDED 31 DLCE%IBER 2023 Adminislratli'e Informatio Hol), Trinii) ChLirch is located in ihe toivn of Margaie and within ihe Deancry of Thanet. li 15 part of ihe Di()¢esL' of C anterbllry. I'he correspondence address 15 St. Mar), s Avenue, Margate. Kent, CT9 JTN CliurLhes with an income of tnore tlian £IOO,000 are noiv direcied by law to register with the Charities Commission. Our Charities Commission number is 1131733. Mcmbers of the PCC are either ex-officio or elected by the Annual Pan)¢hial Church M¢¢ling IAPCM) ii) a¢Lordaiice with the Church Representation Rules. PCC m¢mbers who have seryed from I" January 2023 until the date this report was approved are.. Vi¢#r {Chair} Rev. Clifford Sio¢kin8 (0110112023 - 0910412023. Currenily vacant) Churehw*rden Michael Jarvis (from APCM 2017) DLpuI) Churihwarden Jackie Tuppen {from June 2023) Aulhorised Lay Minisler- Jackie Tuppen (from October 2023> Licensed Lay Minister {Trdinee)- Ann Friedlos DL'iinery S)'nDd Repr¢s¢n¢4lives Il'LI)dv J¢ill)L5 (Tr'rom APCM October 2020) I Pobilivns currently vacaiit F.Icited member¥ of PCC NiLk Ilurrii)g Noriiidil C l)esier D¢i)is¢ Burri118 Ann I".ri¢dlos SIiLJnne Luiidie Paiil H£1 rrison Lisa Adk'ins (From May 2023 for 3 years) IFrom May 20?3 for l )'ear) (From May 20? I for 3 years) {From Mdy 2023 for l }'¢ar) (Frvni Ma!, 2022 for 3 )'ears) {From Mclv 2022 for 3 }'ears) {From May 2022 for 3 yeaT5) {From Mav 2022 for 3 >'¢aT5) (From Ma). 2023 for 3 years) {From May 2022 for 3 )'ears) Dort¢r ITrcasurerl THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY MARGATE TRUSTEES ANIYUAL RE RT FOR THE YFAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 The Trustees p￿sent their anllu￿ Teport tOget￿r with the fitwKial sthtements of the Charity for the ye4r ended 31" tkcember 2023. The trustees confimi ihat the annual re￿rt and finan¢iai statements of the Charity comply with the current siaiutory requirement& the requirements of the charity governing dcKumenl and ihe provisions of the Statement of Recommended Pra¢lice (SORP) appli¢able in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective January 2015) ￿ arnended by Utthie Bu]leiin l (effective January 2015) Stru¢ture Governance and M#ng emen The metliryj of appoinimeni of PCC memE¢rs is set out in the Church Repre5entstion Rules. All church attendees are encourag¢d io register on the Electoral Roll and stsnd for election to the PCC. The PCC met I I times in 2023 (which included 3 extraordinary me¢tings io focus the parish profil¢ and meeting with Canon Sieve Coneys and Archdeacon Tr Venernble Dr. William Adam) plus t￿ APCM and a short meeting after to apwiint PCC otTiceTS. The aTea5 for discussions include finance (including parish share and monthly expendtture) with a finance reFK)rt shared from ihe treasurer. Reports are received from three subcLKnmittees: _ l) Halls. Fabric & Finance, 2) Mi55ions. Education & Outreach and 3) Fundraising. (hher re[￿￿ts received from the tkmentia Co-ordinator, the Parish NuTse and Sunshine Pr¢school Nursery. tives and Ac Holy Trinity PCC is reswnsible. with the incumiKni. for promoting the mi55ion of the Church of England in the E¢clesiasiical Parish of Holy Trinity Mar8*e in ihe Dictese of Cant¢rbury. 11 has rnaintenance and day lo day running responsibilities for all th¢ ¢hur¢h buildings in the parish of Holy Trinity Church. Northdown Hall is under Tenan¢y al Will agreemeth with Sunshin¢ pre-school and the Diocese of Canterbury. Achlevemenls and Perform)In¢e Church Attendance -I'h¢re are 113 parishioners on ihe Church Eleclor81 Roll. Th¢ overall USA for the 52 weeks was 94. There were 6 confirniations (5 Adults and one teenager). We also had I weddin& 6 Funerals and I memorial service. Reylew of the Year 20?3 started iyiih the p.ews that the then incumiKni, Revd Clifford stocki￿ was to begin a n¢w ministy in Cliffe, St. Flelen's in ihe Diocese of Rochester. Following his licensing in April. Holy Trinity Margate went into a period of interregnum and the sear¢h for a n¢w VI￿n￿leS1 in Charge was undenvay. Whilst services and activities ¢oniinued normally within the centre, decisions w¢re loken by the PCC to a]t¢r some of the church services, and in this resp¢¢l ihe Wednesday Communion service at 10.30am was iemporarily pOst￿ned. In its place. regular members of the congregaii¢m have joined tog¢tlKr to hold a time of prayer. exh taking turns to lead the session. It has been a delighi io see memlxrs grow through rninistry. However, we were able to ¢onlinue with two Sunday services ai 8.30am arNJ 10.(K)am res￿1Vely, and we extend our gra￿r￿7 thank5 to Revd Dr. Sue Woan and Revd Dawn Watson lor tsking on extra ministy duties and ￿ Ann Fried105 for all her supp)rt with preparations aThl taking s¢rvice5 during our int¢rre8num. A parish profile was created &s part of the pr(Kess for a new Prie￿ in Charge and PCC member& liaising with The Venerable Dr. William Adam (Archdeacon of Canierbury) and Ca￿n Steve Corrys (Mission and Growth Adviser) formulated a profile that would appeal to the right ¢andidate. In Novemkr. a meeting look place at Holy Trinily Margate with TIK Archdeacon of Canterbury. representatives from the Church Revitali5ation Trust and a potential candidate. An application for funding was dis¢u55ed that would help Holy Trinity Margale becom¢ a resour¢ing church promoting and supportin& not only its own miniffjy, the minisiry of other churches in Margat& Following that meeting and a forn￿1 interview & C8nteTbury* th¢ Bishop of tk)ver. The Rt Revd Rose THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE EccLEsIA￿lCAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY MARGATE TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 CONT Hudson-wilkio announced in January 2024 that the Revd Mark Nelson (currently A$s￿late Vicar at SAtNfs. a group of churches in East LO￿lOn} had ￿en ap[M)int￿l &$ Priest in Charge of Holy Trinity Margate. We will be welcoming Mark. his wife Jenna and their ihree children in krnember 2024. In August the Mayor of Margate h05ted the 'Mayor's Community Awths. with Holy Trinity Margate ￿CeIVIng an award for 'Community Spa¢e', a prO￿j achievement for the dedicated stsff a￿j volunteers. In October we l¢omed the Bishop of tknver. who presided over our SuThJay Communion service. Maggie Paddison from ACTS (Active Christianity Thanet Schwls) lead our Nov¢miv Par&A¢ service. PCC approved the aprM)intment of Jackie Tuppen to ￿ as tkputy Churchwarden ai the May APCM, and her new role as an Auihorised Lay Minister in October. l am grateful for a]1 heT SUPWt througkn¢ the year. We &9 a ChU￿h also continue lo support and pray for Ann Friedlos as she completes her st￿3leS to t¢come a Licensed Lay Minister. With regards io Safeguarding. we have adopted the ￿)lICIeS and w￿￿ureS of the Church of Englat¥l. All member5 of the PCC have undertaken DBS checks and hav¢ complded the Diocesan Safeguarding Basie Awareness Training (20231. Several PCC members haye also undertaken the Safeguarding Foundations (2023) training m(NJule. We have dedicaied SafeguardinWDBS otTicers in pl￿. All staff and volunteers are subject to vigorous checks and receive saf¢guardin8 training where applicable. Finally, I would like io say a personal thank you to dl who have SUP￿Trrted and encouraged me to continue in i role of Churchwarden during ihi5 lime of i￿en￿gnUM. li has been challenging bul r¢warding at th¢ Same time. A new era is ahead of us, where we welcome Revd Mark NelsAin as ow Pries¢ in CIW and Holy Trinity becomes ihe resourcin8 chU￿h for other chU￿h¢S in Margat¢ C Financial Review for 2023 Holy Triiiily Margate conlinue5 lo manage its financial commitmert and obli8a¢ions building up a solid foundation to supwrt fuiure gr0￿h for the centre and church and io ex*nd its ser4ices and aclivilies lo a wider community. Our Parish Share of £71,571 was paid in full within 10 (£74,763 set for 2024). In 2023 following our quinquennial inspection, we carried out extensive repairs to the llat roofs which were d&maged due to excess rainwdler and age of the existing roofing materials. The memorial garden was completed coming in slightly over lh¢ original budgei. additional work was requI￿d io upgrade the ¢entrel¢hurch internei ￿nnectionS and server. Wc did not participate in the PaTi5h Share Giving scheme for Gift Aid payments, set up by the Diocese of Canterbury for parishes that wish to apply. It￿tead, we successfully submitted our d￿UMentation with HMRC for approval, which w&$ a timfrcon5uming exercise, which resulted in HMRC paying the balance of our Gift Aid t refunds in tkcember. Standing orders and fr¢¢ will offering remai￿$ an important ￿ntribUtIon Io OLf I￿orne streom. enabling us to fulfil our commitmems of paying ihe Parish Share, employee salaries aThJ ￿1]Ity bills. H911 RentHl$ I l*ttin Cwfe Combined income from the above amounted to £130,336.561¢ss exp¢ns¢s. We Coniinue 10 See many existing and new organi5ations benefiting fTom our hospitality and duty of care in maintaining our facilities. health and safety procedures and creating a relaxing and safer environment for 5thff. volunteers and clients. Occupancy rates for the room5 aTe up to 960/0 and in some case5 fully knked. Members of the Deaf and H¢aring have se¢ up fottnightly meetings in the café which is well attended. Unfortunately. we had to say g￿dbye lo Thanel Safehaven who have moved io neiv prefflises at QEQM Hospital. They m&Je significant renthl coniributions during their time with us and play¢d an imwrtani role in the community. helping tTrKise with mental he￿th issues and providing on-going support. THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE EccLESIAsficAL PARISH OF HOLY TR￿llTY MARGATE TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 Maintenance P mme Ai the end of tkcember around £41,827.30 had been spent on eXte￿81¥e work to our fla¢ rwfs and upgr&ling our IT ￿tWOrk. We are grateful to Jon Martin Building Service5 who undert(M)k this major rcrf)f repair work and for the p)inting repairs to the exterior of the north side of churclL Additional work w•s Carried out free of charge lo th¢ repair ofthe Ceiling inside Ihe south d(M)r of our churclL F rth ritem Servicing of the centrelchurch fire alarnis and fitting of a new alarni ixll - £696 Upgrading internet connections within the centreJ¢hU￿h plus purchase of new ¢4)mp￿eT$ and equipment- £1,462 Flat roof repairs lo centr¢lchurch, kx>inting Works to exterior north side of church - £18.390 Servicing of boiler5 including Gas Safety Certificates issued - £450 Replacement of taps and syphon in upstsirs ladIe￿dISabled toilets. Repair to underfloor leak outside downstairs toilets- £1,275 Maini¢nan¢¢ Service Coniracl for iniemal lift- £794 Hiring of 'bobcat' machine. purchase of Atla5 W￿den Pergola and malerials lo complete Memorial Garden- £613 Electrical Works- Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) for centr￿church- PAT certificates issued-No charge. We would like to tske ihis opportunity to express our gratitud¢ to th¢ Caretakers {Anthony Thumian-Newell and Glenn PhilrK>tt). and to the staff and volunteers who have uThlertsken mainlenance, cleanin& and gardenin8 duties throughout ihe year. Vor a full list ofworks completed pl￿Se ae¢ th¢ F8brks Rtw)rt Accountants We have engaged ihe services of thjdley Gor¢. 50 ()*en Street Ramsgaie io examifte the a￿unts. ri5h NMr8in Grants were received from Colyer Ferguson of £15,CW and from Mawice and Hilda Laing Trust of £5,000 in 2021. This l)a5 enabled Holy Trinity Mar8al¢ io Continue to provide the servi￿5 of a Parish Nurse working in our community. mI￿lOn3 The PCC agreed in 2023 to make a financid ￿ntribUtIon of £3,(￿4), split across six dwilies. in support of their mission work. The followin8 chariiies received a donation of £6(Kl: Thanet food Bank Mi55ion Guatemala Still Waters Mothers, Union DiC￿eSe of Canierbury (AFtA) Ripple EITe¢t (forn]ally known as Send a Cow) ACTS (Active Christianity in Thanet Sch￿15) Our donations for the six charities were paid in Jonuary 2024. THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECc￿s￿￿CAL PARISH OF HOLY TRtNiTY MARGATE TRUSTEES Ar4P4UAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 CONT Mission F.du¢ation and Outreach- Suzanne Lundie The Mission, Education and Outreach sulFcommittee looks * the missions of the church evy year. The missions for 2023 are several we keep as an integral part of HTM and a new addition. The Overse￿ mtssions are Mission Guatemala and Ripple (Send a Cow) The I￿] Thanet mi55ion5 are Siill Waters. Acfs which is Artive Chrisiianity in Thanei Schwls. Thanet F(KKllink and AFIA. Away From It All a Mother'5 Union project. Every year a donation Of￿6￿ is given by HTM for each mission. This fonns a bond by regularly welcoming these organisations io com¢ and sp¢ak lo the wigr¢gatioo and for ws swjping out in faith to the are&s of need in our community and world. Reserves Poli The Par(Khial Church Council's policy is to hold most of its limited reserves in interest bewing cash deposits whi15t retaining minimal balance in the curreni ￿CoUnt. Small investments are held in the R￿ricted Funds. The Cobb Lectureship FuThJ is held in ihe Investhierx Fund of the Church of En8]and Bc4rd of Finance. APPROVED BY THE PCC SIGNEDON THEIR BEHALF /LI M hll,L Michael Jarvis {Churchwarden) THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOL Y TRINITY MARGATE I%DEPEP4DKNI EXAMINER. I report io th¢ PCC on my examination of Holy Trinity churc￿ Margate (the Church) for the year ended 3 Ilt DecemEer 2023. RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF REPORT A5 memEtTS of the PCC you are responsible for the preparation of the xcounts in thance with the Church Accounting Regulations 21M)6 (IIK R¢gulthion$) and ihe requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act). I report in respect of my examinalion of the PCC'S accounts carrtoj oui under Regulations and section 145 of the Ac¢, and in carrying out ihe examination I have followed all applicable Direction5 given by ihe Charity Commission under section 145 (Sxb) of the Act. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT I have Compleied my examination. I confirni Ihat no malertal matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect.. accounting rffords wer¢ not kept in r¢SP￿t of the Ch￿h as required by seclion 130 of the Acl: or 2. th¢ accounts do not accord with ihos¢ records; or 3. the accounts do not comply wilh ihe accouniing requirements conceming the fomi and content of accounis sei out in ihe Chariiies (Accounis and Rewjrfs) Regulations 2((18 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'trLK and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an indcpendeni examinaiion. I have no con¢¢ms and have come across no other matler5 in connection with the examination to which attention sIK)uld be drawn in this report in order io ¢nable a prO￿r undersw)din8 of the accounts to be reached. Date: PETER R SMITH ICPA [Fellow], ACPA Dudley Gore & Co 50 Queen Street Ramsgaie. Kent CTI 19EE THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY MARGATE SrATE￿lF￿r OF FINAYCIAL AcfiviTIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER20 IINAtmicrEp FUNDS TOTAL TOTAL FUNDS 2023 FUND 2023 £ 202J £ 2022 £ INCOMIP4G AND Fr4DOWmEr4￿ FR Cbarilable actitritits Volunl&y incom¢ Athiviii¢s for8eneralinB fij￿15 Income from UK investments DiYid¢nds & sni¢reA fmm inveaments chU￿h aciivities (hh¢r income 91.034 128.7(A) 91,534 128.700 107.326 98,229 1.279 973 3.588 4.867 6.973 3,688 7.868 TOTAL IycoMING RESOUXCÉS 228.046 4.088 231134 RESOURC£$ E¥pENDED ChiAtAbk Actlylii Chur¢h aaiviiies 'The Minisiry The Churth The Sersices Oth¢re.xpertse$ }Vern￿rE 4YJsts 73289 59.( 73,289 J9,507 76.159 60.581 Jb 88,4J7 648 11986 131,443 648 9J,193 630 TOTAL REsouias EXPENDED 221.401 13.486 30.CO) 264887 232.563 NET TNCOIIINGfjOIryGOiNGI RE¥OURCL5 &OR TIIE Y£AIt 645 19,3981 {30.CW) (3l753} {15,4521 TronsfeTJ beiw¢¢n funds NET ltr*COMEIIExpLyDITVREI AFfER TRANSFERS 6.645 19J981 130.(WI 131733) {15.452 RwoTr4ciLIATrON OF FUNDS TotBJ fiJnd3 brou8hi 148.446 3Q450 J.020.WJ 1,1&896 1.214J48 TorAL Fup4D5 CARAItD FORWAJID 14 153.091 21.052 .1)￿ 1,166,143 1,198,896 THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE EccLESIAsficAL PARISH OFHOLY TRINITY MARGATE BALANCE SHEET AT I DECEMBER NOTE 2023 2022 FIXED ASSETS Tangible Assets 1.020.(M)O CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash ai bank and in hand 12 4,112 177,444 2,912 179.950 181.556 182.862 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 13 5.413 NET CURRENT ASSETS 176.143 178,896 NET ASSETS 1,166.143 1.198,896 FUNDS Endowmeni funds Re5triiled funds General funds 1.020,(XKI 30.450 148,446 15 15 21.052 155,091 TOTAL FUNDS I,1(O.143 1,198,896 These o¢¢ounts were approved by the Trnsm on •nd signed on their tthwjf by: Michael Jarvis (Churchwarden) THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTJCAL PARJSH OF HOLY TRINITY MARGATE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNtS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER20 I. AccouNTINC POLICIES al Accounting Convenliott Th¢ financial statement of the chariiy, which is a publi¢ I￿nefIt entity under FRS102. hav¢ been prepared in accordance with ihe Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounling ond Re￿rtIng by Charities.. Sialement of Re¢ommend¢d Prdctice applicable io charities preparing their accounts in ￿rdance with the Financial Reporting StandaTds appli¢abl¢ in the UK and Republi¢ of Ireland IFRS 102) (effective l January 2015),, Financial Rew&rting Standard 102 Tr Financial ReFM)rting Standard appli¢able in the UK and Republic of Ireland,, the Charities Aci 201 l and the Church A¢¢ounting Regulations 2(K16. The fingncial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with ihe exceplion of investments which are included market value, as modified by the reva]uation of certain &8sets. Flnand21 Rey>rting St4nd#Td 102- reduced disclosure exemptlonj The ctwiiy has taken advantage of ihe following disclosure exemption in preparing these financia] statements as p¢m)itted by FRS 102 The Financial R¢porting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland: - the requirement of section 7 Statement of Cash Flows bl Expenditure All expenditure is included in full in the Statemem of Financial Activities on an accn￿lS basis. incI￿SIVe of any VAT which ¢annoi be recovered. All eX￿ndlIUre is rttognised once ihere is a legal or cOnst￿tive obligation lo that expenditure, li is probabl¢ s¢tilement is required and the amowjt can be measured reliably. The PCC'S policy has for some lime been to give I￿A of its incoming resources from don0￿ and other volunthry sources io missionary undertaking5 at home and overseas. Ac￿rdInglY this eX￿ndItUre is provided in the same period that (he income is received so as to ¢nsur¢ the ext￿nditure is matched with the appropriate incgme, ¢v¢n though li dc*s noi repr¢s¢nt a legally enforceable liabiliry. The DicS 2023 £ TOTAL 2023 £ 2(123 £ 2022 £ Servic¢ collections Freewill otTerings and GAYE Gift Aid tax refunds Bequesls and L¢gacies Communiiy Garden Parish Nurse Colyer Ferguson Tntst Lknnation5 Other IHcoTne The Maurice & Hilda Laing Tru D¢m¢ntia Services 3,561 50.437 13.040 3.561 50.437 55,460 13.040 14,836 5CKI 500 21 7,565 21 ,773 1.773 90 7.309 4.210 22.112 22.112 13,856 91,034 5(K) 91.534 107,326 -1 THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COVNCJL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINrtY MARGATE NOTES TO THE ACCOiiNYS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 CONT. . ACTIVITIES FOR GENERATIT4G FUNDS UF•REsniicrÉD FUNDS 2023 £ RESTRICIED FUNDS 2023 £ TOTAL TOTAL 2023 £ 2022 £ Hire of Halls Other fundTaising Ill.￿1 16.859 I I I,￿1 88,4S8 16.859 9.771 128.760 128,700 98,229 4. CHURCH ACTIVITIES UNREsTricfED RLSTRicfED FiiNDS 2023 £ TOTAL TOTAL 2023 £ 2023 £ 2022 £ Fees Slinday Coffee Morning Fundraising events Wedding fee 1.173 692 4.404 704 1.173 692 1.534 644 4,144 1.546 704 6.973 6,973 7,868 5. CHURCH ACTIVITIES UNRESTrlCtED Fuh 2013 £ RESTRICTED Fuli 2023 TOTAL TOTAL 21)23 1 2022 £ The Ministry tk>nation5 to Mi55ionary Giving PaT15h Contribution for Vicar & Curate Stipend 71,571 Vicar Costs 469 Curate Cost5 Fees paid Lord's table 6J68 71.571 66,854 469 484 88 1.161 88 1,161 1.532 825 73289 73.289 76.159 THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRllyrrY MARGATE NOTES TOTIIE ACCOIINTS FOR IHE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMB R 2023 5. CHURCH ACTIVITIES {CoNT.) u￿RESTRI￿D Fup•DS REsT￿￿D TOTAL F￿Ds 2023 TOTAL 2023 £ 2023 £ 2022 £ b Th¢ Church Cleaning and Insiirance Light, Hea¢ and Water Fund Raising Mainienance 8,992 16.112 23 33.880 8.992 9.261 16,112 14.934 475 34.380 35,911 500 59.(K)7 59.507 60,581 UNREsTricfED ENDoW￿lENT FUNDS REsfRicfED niNDS 2013 £ 2023 £ 1023 TOTAL TOTAL 21123 £ 2022 £ c Other Expenses Salari¢s YoLlth Minisiry Bank Charges DepTeciaiion Parish Adrninislralion General Exsxnses 78.250 12,986 91.236 55,893 731 731 688 30.000 30.000 5.058 3.837 4.418 4,606 30.0(KI 5.058 4,418 88,457 12.986 30.OCKI 131.443 95.193 6. GOVERNANCE COSTS UyREsfRIcTED Fuhi)s 2023 £ TOTAL TOTAL 2023 £ 2022 £ Independent examiner s fee 648 648 630 648 648 630 -12- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRIf41TY MARGATE NOTES TO THE AccouTrrt5 FOR THE ITAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 CONT. 7. TRUSTEE'S REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES The Reverend Clifford Stocking was appointed ￿ the Church vicar from 30 January 2017. During his lenure he receives a stipend from ihe Diocese and lives in acCoMm￿latIon paid for by the Diocese. Usually trustees ar¢ tK>t allowed io receive a salary. How¢v¢r, the Charity Commission have made a dIs￿n54t1on for licensed clergy io receive a 51ipend atKI housing. Reimbursement of expenses have been made to some trths. The details are as follows.. No. of TN$ttsy p*id 2023 No. or TrnJtesA p•ld 2022 Mileage and Iravelling Miscellaneous 165 304 226 258 469 484 8. EMPLOYEES REMUNERATION During the year ihe church employed tlK ¢quivalenl of 3 full time and 3 staff working under 30 IK)urs a w¢ek. Our Direclor of Music resigned in Ctiober 2022. The total cost of thes¢ employees was: 2023 2022 Gross wages Ernployer's Nl Employer's pension 90.103 53.881 1.133 1012 91.236 55.893 In addition the Dictese paid a stipend io a full time vicar who worked in the paTiSh. Exh PCC makes a voluntary payment to the DI￿¢s¢, part of which is lo help defray the costs of th¢ clergy. A¢¢ounting regulations r¢quire confimation that none of the employees eam¢d more than £60,Crf)O. 9. INDEPENDEP4T EXAMINER'S FEE The accounts in¢l￿e an accrual of £648 (2022 £630) payabl¢ to the It￿ependent examiner. £324 (2022 £315) of which relates lo accouniancy and £324 (2022 £315) to the examination of the accounts and accounting records. -13- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCtL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOL Y TRtNiTY MARGATE NOTES TOTIIE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 ONT. 10. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMEIYT OF F￿ANCIAL AcTivfTiL UNREgfRicfED RESTRJcfED ENWWMENT TOTAL Income and E￿d0￿mellts from Charitable Activities Voluntary income Activities for bjenerating funds Income from Investments Church 8Cti%ities her income 99,761 98.229 120 7,868 7565 107,326 98.229 3.688 7,868 3,568 205.978 11.133 217.111 Expenditure on Charitable Activliies Church A¢iivilie5 The Ministry The Chur¢h The Services Other Expenses Governance costs 76,159 52,387 76.159 60.581 8.194 52.673 630 12.520 30.000 95,193 630 Total 181.849 20,714 30,( 232,563 Net Income/{EX￿ndilurc) Transfers between fuTrJs 24.129 (9.581) (30,(W) (15,452) Net IncOm¢l(Ex￿nd1IU￿) after transfers Balance broughi forward 24,129 124,317 (9.581) 40.031 (30.(W) 1.050.(M)O (15,452) 1214,348 Balance carri¢d forward 148.446 30.450 1.020,Crf)O 1,198,896 THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY MARGATE NOTES TO THE ACCOLiTrrrs FOR￿1￿ YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 co1￿. I I. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Frtthold #Dd bllildiDR• DEKhlED COST At 11112023 and 3111212023 I,soo.( DEPRECIATIOY At 11112023 Charge for the yeaT 480.(KM) 30.OCKJ At 3111212023 510.( NET BOOK VALIIE At 3111212023 AI 3111212022 1,020.(NXI The charity ha5 taken advantage of on exemplion as pemitttyj by FRS102 to use the previo￿ vAlU￿10n under GAAP as deemed ¢osi of the prO￿rtY. 12. DEBTORS 2023 2022 GiftAid Other debtors and prepaymerts 4,112 2,912 4.112 2,912 13. CREDITORS 2023 2022 Due in less than Or￿ year. Sundry Creditors 5.413 5,413 3.966 -15- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY MARGATE NOTES TO THE ACCOliliTS FOR THE I'EAR ETr4DED 31 DECEMBER 2023 coNr. 14. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS TOTAL 2023 UNRLsfR1￿ED RESTRICTED ENDOWME TOTAL Tangible Assets N¢1 Current Assets 990.000 176.143 158.108 18.035 Total 158.108 18.035 1.166,143 TOTAL 2022 UwRESTRicfED RFsfRicfED ENWWM TOTAL Tangible Assets Net Current Assets 1,020,000 I.020,￿0 178,896 148.446 30.450 Total 148.446 30.450 1,020,000 1.198.896 THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECcLESIA￿IcAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY MARGATE NOTES TO THE ACCOIINTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DE EMBER 2023 co￿. IS. FUNDS ASAT IIT1202J A8AT JM2R TOTAL 202J Unre51r*ted iener*l 148,446 22{0 (221.40II 155.091 I￿l￿ttsd futtth: St Mary's Chapel FUOJ Cobb Ltttureship Themaurice & HIldaLDiniTr￿ C•lyer Ferguson C•rnrnunil Garthn Fur 7.019 IQS)7 23,4Jl {119t6) 15(01 10.443 TDtsI rr41rlritd fuTrdi 30.450 4.1x8 {13,4861 21.052 ProFertie5 Imo.(o) A).(￿1 T•tsi 1.19B.896 232.ly (￿.887) ASAT 11112022 Exp￿DIT￿ 4Y41VE ASAT JJlJ2nou TOTAL 2021 UarnJlrk¢td iemril 124J17 1181.8491 148,446 Si MJry's Chapel Fund Cobb L¢Lture3hip The Maurici & HilJts LliTh8Tn￿t COl￿r FeT8uSOn Commun41 Garden Fi1￿j 3.4$1 7.019 3S,9S1 (115201 (1.194) 23,431 7J65 T•i#l ttstrlr¢td funth 40.031 (20.711 30,450 prO￿N￿$ 1.050.tKM) I30.L￿) I.020,￿7 Tolll funds 1214J48 QJ2.$631 1,198,896 -17- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE EccLESIAsficAL PARISH OF HOLY TR￿lTy MARGATE NOTES TO THE ACCOUPtfS FOR THE YEAR £f*DED 31 DECEMBER2023 RESTRICTED FUNDS COBB LEcfiiRESIIIP An historic fund set up in the 19th Century io provide finance for the appointed Tobb LectLrerf'. The tems of such a lecturer are now not clear but the PCC attempt io inlerprd this by applying th¢ funds to defray the costs of SkK¢ific rninistry are&s within the life of ihe Church. The PCC took th¢ decision to transfer any unspent balance on the fund at the end of the year to general reserves. CoLTr'ER FERGUSON The Colyer Ferguson Trust grant was applied for and awarded in 2019. This was providcd for the setting up and funding lor the provision of a Parish Nurse for the benefit of the local community. THE L4iNG TRUST The Laing Tru%1 is a grant which we applied for aThJ was awarded to train and furKI a Parish Nurse. CONIMUNITY GARDEN FUND Including £500 from the Mayor'5 Grant Fund a total of £9.335 h&$ been provided for this projecL £7,565 in the yeaT under review. It has k¢n fully speni. ENDOWMENT FUNDS Buildings Thc Lrtdoivm¢nt Fund represents the value ofihe buildings made available for use by the Church at no cost lo ihe PCC. -18-