## **HOLY TRINITY CHURCH MARGATE** ## ANNUAL REPORT ## AND ## SUMMARISED ACCOUNTS ## OF THE ## PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL ## For the year ended ## 31[st] December, 2024 ## **INCUMBENT:** Interregnum from 1[st] January, 2024 – 31[st] August 2024 Rev’d Mark Nelson from 1[st] September, 2024 ## **BANK:** Lloyds, 1 The Centre, Margate, Kent, CT9 1JG ## **Contents** ||**Contents**| |---|---| |**Page 3**|PCC members for 2024| |**Page 4**|Agenda for the Annual Meetngof the Parishioners for Monday12thMay,2025| ||Agenda for APCM| |**Page 5**|Agenda for Additonal PCC meetngfollowingAPCM| |**Page 6**|APCM minutes from Tuesday21stMay,2024| |**Page 8**|Minutes of the additonal meetngfrom Tuesday21stMay,2024| |**Page 9**|Priest In Charge Report| |**Page 10**|Annual Report from PCC
a) Actvites| |**Page 18**|Finance and Fabric Report| |**Page 20**|DeanerySynod Report| |**Page 21**|Churchwarden’s Review of The Year| Page **2** of **22** **PCC Members 2024** |Vicar (Chair)||Rev’d Mark Nelson (from 01/09/2024)| |---|---|---| |Churchwarden||Michael Jarvis (from APCM 2017)| |Deputy Churchwarden||Jackie Tuppen (from June 2023)| ||**Deanery Synod Representatves**|| |Wendy Brown||from May 2023| |Wendy Brown|||from May 2023| |---|---|---|---| |Vacant|||| |Vacant|||| ||**Elected members of PCC**||| |Lisa Adkins|||from May 2022 for 3 years| |Vicar (Chair)|Rev’d Mark Nelson (from 01/09/2024)| |---|---| |Churchwarden|Michael Jarvis (from APCM 2017)| |Deputy Churchwarden|Jackie Tuppen (from June 2023)| |**Deanery Synod Representatves**|| |Wendy Brown|from May 2023| |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 2024 for 3 years| |Norman Chester|from May 2024 for 3 years| |Paul Harrison|from May 2022 for 3 years| |David Leah|from May 2023 for 3 years| |Suzanne Lundie|from May 2022 for 3 years| |Heather Scot|from May 2024 for 3 years| |Julie Thurman – Newell|from May 2022 for 3 years| |Jackie Tuppen|from May 2023 for 3 years| |**Coopted members of PCC**|| |Ann Friedlos|from May 2024| |**Ofcers in atendance**|| |Deborah Porter|Treasurer| |Sally Posnet|PCC Secretary| Page **3** of **22** ||**Agenda for the Annual Meeting Of The Parishioners**| |---|---| ||**Monday 12th May, 2025 at 7.00pm in Holy Trinity Church Margate**| |**Item**|| |**1**|Opening Prayer| |**2**|Review of Minutes from Tuesday 21stMay, 2024| |**3**|Election of Churchwardens – 2 to serve for 1 year| |**Agenda for the Annual Parochial Church Meeting**
**Monday 12th May, 2025 at 7.10pm in Holy Trinity Church Margate**
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church| |---|---| ||**Agenda for the additional PCC meeting following the APCM**| ||**held on Monday 12th May, 2025 to elect PCC officers for 2025/26.**| |**Item**|| |**1**|Welcome| |**2**|Apologies| |**3**|Approval of previous minutes – Tuesday 21stMay, 2024| |**4**|Matters Arising| |**5**|Appointment of Officers| |**6**|Safeguarding| |**7**|AOB| |**8**|Closing prayer| Page **5** of **22** |**Minutes of the Annual Parochial Church Meeting**
**Tuesday 21st May, 2024 at 7.30pm in Holy Trinity Church Margate**
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Michael Jarvis will continue in the role for another year.
There were no other nominations.| |**2**|**Opening Prayer**
Michael Jarvis welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Ann Friedlos read Jeremiah Chapter 29 verses 10 – 15 and lead the group with an opening prayer.
Michael Jarvis (Chair/Churchwarden) and 24 members were present.
There were 8 apologies received.
SallyPosnett(PCC Secretary)took the minutes for the meeting.| |**3**|**Minutes from Tuesday 23rd May, 2023**
These were accepted as a fair representation of the meeting.| |**4**|**Acceptance of the electoral roll 2023**
Electoral Roll now stands at 129.
SallyPosnett will continue as the Electoral Roll officer.| |**5**|**Election of PCC members – 3 to serve for 3 years**
There were three vacancies for PCC being 3 for three years.
There were five nominations received: Denise Burring, Norman Chester, Jennifer Knight, Keith Knight and
Heather Scott.
Denise Burring, Norman Chester and Heather Scott were voted onto the PCC for 3 years.
Mike thanked all those who had served on PCC.| |**6**|**Election of Deanery Synod Representatives (2 vacant)**
WendyBrown will continue to represent HTM at the DeanerySynod.| |**7**|**Reports**
Mike thanked everyone who submitted reports for 2023.
People were given the opportunity to read the reports.
No questions were asked.
MJ highlighted some key areas from the summarised accounts:
There was an increase in income from 2022 to 2023 in hall hire and through fundraising.
However, expenses have increased as bills have gone up and to staff costings due to the increase in hours in
the caretaking staff.
The deficit has increased but it is hoped that there will be less fabric work taking place as the roofs were
replaced at a cost of over £18,000 as well as the memorial garden costing more than expected.
David Leah highlighted that there were a couple of errors on the accounts.
MJ wouldgo back to the accountants toget these rectified and then would sign them off.| |**8**|**Churchwarden’s Review of the Year**
MJ shared his report over the activities that have taken place at HTM throughout 2023.
Noquestions were asked.| |**9**|**Closing Prayer**
MJ lit a candle in memory of those who have passed during the last year.
AF thanked MJ for his work throughout the last year and closed the meeting in prayer.| Page **6** of **22** ||Grace was shared.
**Meetng closed at 19:45**| |---|---| |**10**|**PCC to meet afer to elect ofcers**
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John 14:6| |---|---| |**Present**|Lisa Adkins, Wendy Brown, Denise Burring, Nick Burring, Ann Friedlos,
Paul Harrison, Michael Jarvis, David Leah, Suzanne Lundie, Sally Posnett,
Julie Thurman-Newell and Jackie Tuppen.| |**Apologies**|Apologies were received by Norman Chester and Heather Scott| |**The following agreed to**
**serve as officers for**
**2024/25:**|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 SafetyOfficer
Nick Burring| ||It was unanimously agreed to coopt Ann Friedlos on to the PCC in her role as Licensed Lay
Minister.
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 2024.| |**Date of next PCC**
**meeting:**|Tuesday 18thJune, 2024 at 7:30pm.
The meetingclosed inprayer.| Page **8** of **22** ## **Priest In Charge Report – Rev’d Mark Nelson** Thank you for taking time to read through this update. I am deeply grateful to God and to the many people who have made the life of Holy Trinity Margate possible over 2024. It has been an exciting period since I began and as a community we have been brave to follow our collective belief that Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. There is an amazing sense that God is on the move here and we are all excited for what the fruit of this will be. Some highlights since September include: Our two Sunday congregations continue to grow, both numerically and in the diversity of their respective traditions. To gauge a small snapshot, in 2024, the 8.30am has grown from an average quarterly attendance of 15 to now 28, and the 10.30am from 66 to 136 over the same period. This represents growth of 103% across the two services. Notably perhaps, this period also highlights in the second half of the year growth among young people from 5 – 26 by December 2024. Since the Autumn we have launched a number of new initiatives: Forming a sister church partnership with St Paul’s Cliftonville, under the banner of Margate Church, whilst over time beginning to see shared resources and personnel bringing growth and life across Margate. Kids and Youth Church was launched at the end of September now being resourced on a weekly basis by volunteers. The Youth Bible Study also runs weekly to give young people opportunity to shape their faith in community. We also confirmed 3 of our youth at the Cathedral in November with Bishop Rose. In December a communal rhythm for prayer, worship and devotion began on Monday nights in the Chapel called ‘Presence’ and this has become the heartbeat of everything we do as a Church. As we look ahead, there is a great sense of all that God will continue to do as we seek to be a Church for the people of Thanet. Page **9** of **22** ## **PCC Report 2024** The PCC met 10 times in 2024 plus the APCM and a short meeting following 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. In addition to this, reports are received at some of the meetings from the sub-committees and from the Dementia Services and Parish Nurse. ## **January** The PCC agreed: That the full parish share would be paid over 12 months. That PCC would continue to support the following missions: Ripple Effect / ACTs / Still Waters / Mission Guatemala / Thanet Foodbank / Mother’s Union AFIA. Margaret Edwards would increase her hours from 15 – 20 hours per week. The Safeguarding and Gritting policies were approved. ## **February** The PCC discussed quotes on some essential maintenance work to be carried out in church due to damp. It was agreed that for the remainder of the Interregnum that Rev’d Sue Woan would lead a communion service 1[st] Sunday of the month at 8:30am as well as 10:00. Jackie Tuppen would continue to lead the 8:30am on the 3[rd] Sunday of the month with a spoken word service. ## **March** The PCC agreed that: Jodie Eastland could carry out the essential painting of the North wall in church. To purchase an ice cream freezer for the café. The collections basket would be reintroduced alongside the use of a ‘Sum Up’ machine. ## **April** The PCC discussed that the 5 yearly electrical testing needed to be carried out as a matter of urgency. The Fire Safety policy was agreed. ## **May** The APCM took place on Tuesday 21[st] May. ## **June** The PCC agreed the following: Updated Terms of Reference That Jackie Tuppen would act as Deputy Churchwarden ## **July** The PCC agreed the following: A tree in the memorial garden to be removed due to safety issues. Holy Trinity Church will be receiving money from the National Church over the next 5 years as part of becoming a ‘resourcing church’. Part of this money will be used for a new sound and vision system in the church. However, the funding for this does not cover a replacement carpet. Therefore, it was agreed that the congregation would fundraise for the replacement carpet in the church. Any shortfall would be covered by the church’s reserves. ## **August** No meeting took place. ## **September** Page **10** of **22** The Rev’d Mark Nelson was licensed on 31[st] August. Therefore, the PCC met for an extraordinary meeting on Saturday 7[th] September for Mark to share his vision and how the funding for National Church would be used in Margate over the next 5 years. It was agreed by the PCC that the 10:00 am service would be moved to 10:30am which would give an opportunity for hospitality to happen between the two morning services for both congregations from 29[th] September. During the PCC’s meeting on 24[th] September Mark reiterated how the funding from National Church would work. It was also discussed the breakdown of the reintroduction of Kids & Youth from 29[th] September with a team of volunteers. ## **October** Rev’d Mark Nelson reflected on the month and reported that the Sunday volunteer team had grown serving on kids and youth, hospitality, welcome and worship. The service attendance and number of regular givers have grown throughout the month too. Alpha would be launched in January 2025. The PCC agreed to fund replacing the kitchen in Sunshine preschool. ## **November** The PCC agreed that from the next APCM (May 2025) that there will be a change in the functions to how the previous subcommittees operate and the number of PCC meetings would reduce from monthly to quarterly. Ann Friedlos (in her role as LLM) would oversee how pastoral support is monitored. The budget for 2025 was presented to the PCC which was agreed. It was decided that the mission partners for 2025 would be: Mission Guatemala, Still Waters, Mothers’ Union, Ripple Effect and Thanet Food Link. The PCC agreed to introduce a ‘Neighbourhood Fund’ which is a discretionary fund to support members of the church community who may be in need. The Eucharist Assistants list was agreed. It was announced that Margaret Edwards (Parish Nurse) would be leaving in December to take on a full-time role at the hospice. It was announced that Bekah Spencer (Worship Pastor) would offer a Monday evening service (known as Presence) in the chapel. ## **December** No meeting took place. Page **11** of **22** ## **Bible Study Group – Suzanne Lundie** This is a fortnightly meeting to delve deeper into the Bible. A place to ask questions and share together the influences and the faith from the greatest book ever written. We finished studying Mark, which proved successful and a grounding for looking deeper into the New Testament. The group are now looking in depth at Acts and the journeys of Paul, which is proving a fascinating account and something the group are enjoying. Learning more about the roots of Christianity. We have 11 approx. souls of various ages and on their own journeys of faith eager to seek more. The opportunity to learn and grow together in faith is a blessing in itself. ## **Book Gem – Kaye Nightingale** We have continued to meet monthly and our attendance is between 9-12. We enjoy lively discussions on the books we have read. We enjoyed “A Single Thread” where we learnt about embroidery on the kneelers in Winchester Cathedral. “The Phone Box At The Edge Of The World’ took us to Japan to discover different ways of expressing grief. “Miss Garnet’s Angel” took us on walks through the alleys of Venice. Through “The Kite Runner” we journeyed to Afghanistan and understood a little of the injustices of women's lives. “The Salt Path” took us on a long walk along the coast of Devon and Cornwall, watch out for the film at the end of the month! ”All The Light We Cannot See” made us think about the limitation of blindness. One session we all brought a book we had enjoyed and talked about that, some brought books from their childhood e.g. “The Secret Garden” and others brought books that had made them think differently e.g. “Some Other Rainbow” about John Mc Carthy’s time as a hostage in Lebanon. Here are some comments from the members: I really enjoy book club. I started last summer, so I am fairly new. The books Kaye chooses are the complete opposite of what I have been reading, and I enjoy the discussion we have on the monthly book, as everybody has different views. So glad I joined the book club. Have not read on a regular basis for a long time. Even though I am dyslexic, when reading it doesn't matter if I have trouble spelling or pronouncing the words as I do still understand the sentence. I really enjoy reading again. As an avid reader I've normally shied away from Book Clubs as I wasn’t keen to read books not of my choosing. It’s been a revelation. I've followed an eccentric old lady walking amongst penguins in Antarctica, learnt of emotive love on opposite sides of the partition of Cyprus, read about an elderly spinster discovering Venice and falling deeply in love for the first time and a riveting but disturbing story of lives lived during the Biafran War. Page **12** of **22** ## **CAMEO (Come And Meet Each Other) – Christine Reeves** CAMEO has continued to meet every Tuesday at 10am.We started the year with a New Years Lunch at the indoor Bowls centre. During the year we have had talks from Rev’d Sue Woan, Ann Friedlos and Rev’d Mark Nelson and held our Easter and Christmas services in the chapel. We have had talks from Martha’s Trust, Guide Dogs, KSS Air Ambulance, Leprosy Mission, Theatre Royal. Dover Coastguards, and Stroke Assessment. We also learnt about digital safety and were entertained by the Greyhound Buskers. We have also had Chair Based Exercises, and Quizzes which helped us keep our bodies and mines active. We ended the year with a Christmas Lunch at Lester’s. We look forward to 2025, if you want to meet new friends, new members are always welcome. ## **Dementia Services – Julie Thurman – Newell** From January 2024 the dementia services added an extra session on a Tuesday morning which meant that some members could now stay all day or have the option for a morning or an afternoon session. Cogs continues to thrive with Wednesday Cogs having 12 members and Thursday Cogs,10. In February our parish nurse started Sit and stay fit on a Tuesday morning. In March our website went live thanks to ‘Broad Biz’ for doing this free of charge. We held a dementia event in July in the form of a summer ball. This was well attended. During the year we have had the pleasure of Laura from Every Sing and Tara come along to our groups and entertain the various groups. I have also gone to the ‘Living Well’ group monthly and speak about our groups. We had the pleasure of the Greyhound Buskers come along in December. We were donated £258.00 from the Art group. We had a lovely carol service in the church with Bekah we invited the EKIDs coffee morning along too it was well attended. During the year we have received some donations from funerals of members that have sadly passed away. During our activity sessions we have made crafts in line with the time of the year, e.g. Easter, Saint days and other important dates; in the spring making daffodils and displays for our activity board and at Christmas making cards etc. The drop-in sessions on the 1st Friday of every month have also been a good source of networking. We have had a steady flow of people through the doors to support. The admiral nurse attends this alongside the Nurse prescriber, Social prescribers, EKIDS, G4s the dementia nurses from the hospital and the dementia & me co-ordinators. The plan for going forward is to continue to keep the groups at capacity. This would not be possible without the amazing volunteers that I have. ## **Friendship Group – Suzanne Lundie** This popular Thursday morning group has been enjoyed for the past 5 years. Starting in a small form to build friendships after the pandemic. In 2024 the group enjoyed speakers from various local organisations, music provided from a professional singer and the Greyhound Buskers, quizzes and togetherness. They enjoyed a cream tea for their annual outing at the Walpole Bay Hotel. Page **13** of **22** Sadly, in December, Margaret Edwards, the Parish Nurse and founder of the Friendship Group left to continue her passion in palliative care. A big thank you and farewell was given to her for all she'd achieved in our community, church and bonding friends together as this group has proved. This group ended 2024 with joyful sounds of dancing, laughing and embracing the joy of friendship and a new vision for 2025. ## **Girlguiding at Holy Trinity 2024 – Jackie Hermitage** During 2024, we have continued to run three units, seeing approximately 70 girls a week between the ages of 4 and 14 years. All units continue to have waiting lists. We have welcomed 2 more unit helpers, one with Rainbows and one with Guides. Two more young women have decided to stay and become young Leaders after completing their D of E commitments which is very welcome. At the beginning of the year, all units worked on the ‘Be Well’ theme badge. The Rainbows completed the Fruit and Veg interest badge and learnt about First Aid and being aware of dangers in the home. The Brownies continued to develop their knowledge of First Aid but also looked at Mindfulness. The Guides looked at communication skills including understanding emojis. In the summer term, we aimed to be outside, and this continued into the first part of the autumn term. The Rainbows loved following tracks and trails and learning about animal footprints and camouflage. They also completed their Aviation badge The brownies found out about Zero Waste for an interest badge and enjoyed helping their local community by doing a litter pick, organised by a parent. They were shocked to see how much rubbish they collected but proud to have helped. They also looked at the solar system as the evenings got darker. The Guides too, were outdoors and went on Penny Hikes and explored their local area. There was a sports event at the end of term with the Guides organising and running the races and activities for the Brownies. Several girls from Brownies and Guides plus some leaders were involved in the local Gang Show. This was enjoyed by many friends and family members. The Guides and Brownies attended the Remembrance Day Parade and we presented the Guide standard for the first time in many years. Page **14** of **22** All units had the opportunity for an overnight experience. The Brownies went to Revolution and completed the climbing walls there and tried some traversing. The Rainbows completed a Teddy Bears challenge at their sleepover and although the weather wasn’t great, we still had a special picnic. It’s always amazing the even our youngest girls feel confident enough to attend. The Guide sleepover was held just before Christmas with a theme based on the film ‘Elf’. There was lots of fun – and some strange food combinations! As with all sleepovers, not much sleep happens… We spent the second half of the autumn term looking at Chocolate – a very popular topic. We looked at the origins of chocolate as well as Fair Trade. We had planned a visit to watch Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in Ramsgate and felt we should do our ‘research’ ‘first. We had a wonderful time, and it was a first theatre trip for many. Next year, we hope to join some events outside our locality help more in our community. We feel fortunate to have a welcoming and safe place to meet. Thank you, Holy Trinity, for supporting us. We would also like to thank the families of the girls we work with for their continued support. The leaders continue to be inspired by the Rainbows, Brownies and Guides and enjoy spending time with them. ## **Home Groups – Rosemary Griffiths, Ian and Rachel Copeland** At the moment there are two homegroups one of which meets on a Tuesday evening and the other on Wednesday afternoons. The Tuesday group meets fortnightly between 7.30.and 9pm. We begin with hot drinks, cake and chat on arrival and then turn to study and prayer from 8pm onwards. Since the last ACPM, we have been pleased to welcome a couple of new members into the group. We have studied the character of the Christian from the Sermon on the Mount, the Parables of Jesus and some studies based on Daniel. We explored the first half of the book of Daniel, alongside Chris Hodges’ book and DVD series ‘The Daniel Dilemma’. By popular demand, we have decided to continue with the second half of the book of Daniel, looking at Daniel’s dreams. We have found it powerful reading this book aloud in whole chapters. The Wednesday group of eight members meets fortnightly between 2.30 and 4pm. Our meeting starts with tea/coffee, chat, catch up and laughter before we sing together. A different member of the group leads the study each week and our discussions are always lively with all members participating. We use the Lifebuilder series as a guide for our time together and have studied Christian Community (focussing on belonging, using our gifts, recognising our differences, supporting each other and so much more) and an Advent study series entitled the Coming of the Saviour. We always end our meetings with an extended time of open prayer starting with silence and then thanks for so many answered prayers. We then share prayer requests for friends, family, our church, the world and ourselves. Both groups support one another other during the week keeping in touch by WhatsApp/text etc. Regular social times are also enjoyed. These have included a pancake evening on Shrove Tuesday, a summer buffet and Sunday lunches during the year. Page **15** of **22** ## **Holy Trinity Mother’s Union Branch Report for 2023 – Wendy Brown** Holy Trinity Mothers’ Union had 21 members in 2024 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. Roy Nightingale joined us to discuss a book which discusses faith. We had a presentation with slides showing pictures of St Peters in days gone by. Ann Friedlos took us through from Easter to the Ascension. Rev Emma Pennington, Mother’s Union Chaplin introduced us to ‘Women of the Bible’. Danielle, our Trustee for Overseas talked to us about her recent Pilgrimage in Spain. Matt Brinkley from The London City Mission gave us a presentation on the work of the Mission giving us a greater understanding of the diversity in the City. Valerie, one of our members taught us some day-to-day sign language and later in the year we signed Christmas Carols. Our Evening Members met with members of The Kent2 Fostering Team early in the year and discussed a Project which would help young people with Foster Families. They met at the Allotment later in the year to present the above with Rucksacks (see The Rucksack Project overleaf). They met again to discuss ‘Hazel’s Walk’ the second walk to raise funds in memory of her late mum and Mother’s Union member, Rita. They arranged and manned stalls with their daughters at the Church Summer Fair, our Annual Garden Party which was held at Grapevine Cottage and later in the year at the Church Christmas Fair. 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 at Grapevine Cottage to celebrate Mary Sumner Day in August and donations from Valerie’s walking group raised a total of £1005.53. ‘Hazel’s Walk’ raised £950 for AFIA and the Rucksacks making a total of £1955.53. We put together ‘Dried Grass Arrangements’ for the congregation on Mothering Sunday. We provided and served the food for the Trinity Toddlers Christmas Party. We organised Christmas Gifts for Sevenscore and Woodchurch Mental Health Units at QEQM, Copperfield’s Assisted Living Accommodation in Ramsgate and families staying with Oasis Women’s Refuge. Our members met for the Annual Wave of Prayer on the 18[th] March. The Branch participated in Baptisms earlier in the 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. We made a display using Oasis Domestic Abuse Service Posters and Information on where to get help. This was accompanied by the Red Chair and was situated in the Reception Area of the Church and Centre. In December we attended the MU Advent Service at the Cathedral. Mothers’ Union Branch members volunteer in the Café throughout the week so come along for a coffee or tea and a chat. Several members arranged the Prayer Service in St Mary’s Chapel on Wednesday Mornings. Page **16** of **22** ## **THE RUCKSACKS PROJECT** We invited the Kent2 Fostering Team to talk to our Evening Members in February. We learned a lot about their work with the young people who join families. Through the discussion that followed we identified a need for both the young people joining a family but also leaving on their 18th birthday whether they had left Full Time Education or not. Some children join a family without being able to take anything familiar with them. Likewise, an 18 year old leaving a family to be supported by their Local Authority might not have anything tangible to call their own. Therefore, with the agreement with Fostering Team and Canterbury Archdeaconry we are providing Rucksacks filled with some Personal Items to give them a start. These can also include Young People under the age of 16 who arrive alone as refugees. We have provided four Rucksacks this year and have another two when the Team identify a need. This is an ongoing project for which we continue to raise funds. ## **Trinity Toddlers – Kay Nightingale** Another happy year! We are now a team of four leaders which helps especially in getting the hall ready and clearing away at the end of the session. Generally, we welcome 12-14 families each week but there are constantly new ones coming along. The children enjoy free play for an hour, then after tidying up we gather for a time of singing followed by refreshments and finish with a time of playing with the balls and hoops. At Christmas the Mothers Union group provided a wonderful spread after which we listened to the Christmas story and had a visit from Father Christmas. We have generally tried to introduce a few Christian songs to our repertoire as we want our families to know that Christian values are important to us. We did have one very special visitor when we celebrated Tommy’s first birthday which was a lovely surprise! Page **17** of **22** ## **Finance & Fabric Report – Debbie Porter** Holy Trinity Margate continued to manage its financial commitment and obligations whilst still in interregnum, building and supporting the growth of the Church and the centre together with extending the services and activities to the wider community. Upon the appointment of the new Vicar, Rev’d Mark Nelson in September, we have received grants from The Church Revitalisation Trust and the National Church to support the programme further in its commitment to the growth of The Margate Church. Our Parish Share for 2024 was £74,763.73 which was paid in full within 12 months, (The Parish Share for 2025 is £81,976.42). Standing orders and free will offering remains to play an important contribution to our income, enabling us to fulfil our commitments of paying the Parish Share, employee’s salaries and utility bills. ## **Hall Rentals / Lettings / Café** Combined income from the above amounted to £107,109 less expenses. We are continuing 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 safe, relaxing environment for staff, volunteers and clients. Occupancy rates for the rooms are very good and, in some cases, fully booked. Members of the Deaf and hearing community hold weekly meetings in the café as do the Knit and Natter group both of which are very well attended. Although Thanet Safe Haven moved to new premises at the Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital last year, we now have the pleasure of accommodating the NHS Pulmonary Department, which makes a significant contribution to our rental income and plays an important role in the community, helping those with lung and respiratory problems. ## **Maintenance Programme** At the end of December approximately £43,556 has been spent on repairing and maintaining the centre and the church fabric structure, including additional repairs carried out for the Sunshine Pre-School Nursery. The Maintenance for 2024 (which is the summary of the PCC Fabric Report): Organ Tuning - £615 Piano Tuning - £160 Servicing the fire alarms for the centre and church (new alarm bell installed) - £118 Annual servicing of the CCTV equipment, Intruder alarm system replacement pad - £124 Lightening Protection Testing on church tower - £171 Upgrade internet connections and repairs to the computers - £814 Quarterly (£300) clean out of church roofs - £1,200 New lock and keys for main front door entrance - £228 Service boilers and issue of Gas Safety Certificates - £450 Electrical Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) for the centre and church and complete remedial work after the EICR for the nursery - £2,500 Replacement taps and syphon of toilets, repairs to heaters - £2,135 Page **18** of **22** Maintenance service contract for internal lift - £870 Painting of the north interior wall in church and ceiling repairs - £335 Repairs to nursery (installation of new kitchen and appliances) - £5,764 Additional engraving to brass plaque (Roll of Honour – Vicars) - £140 Removal of heavily leaning poplar tree - £900 Painting exterior wooden window frames and structures outside the centre and repainting external drainpipes around the building - £250 In 2024, we also purchased the following equipment: Mini fridge for café area and (Walls Vista 12LED Chest Ice Cream Freezer) - £659 Nord 580 Key Stage Piano - £2,389 I wish to express my grateful thanks to our caretakers, staff and volunteers who have undertaken decorating, cleaning and gardening duties throughout the year. ## **Accountants** As in the previous three years we have engaged the services of Dudley Gore and Co. 50 Queen Street, Ramsgate, Kent to examine the accounts. ## **Parish Nursing** Grants were received from Colyer Ferguson and Maurice and Hilda Laing Trust of £15,000.00 and £5,000.00 respectfully in 2021. Unfortunately, the Parish Nurse left our employment in December 2024. ## **Mission** In 2024 The PCC agreed to make a financial contribution of £3,600.00, split between six charities in support of their mission work. The six charities are as follows with £600.00 being allocated to each one. 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 **19** of **22** ## **Deanery Synod – Wendy Brown** The first Deanery Synod for the 2024 met at St Saviours Church in Westgate on Thursday 14[th] March. The evening began with a service of ‘Intentional Silence’. Following a period of quiet there was reading from 1Kings 19 11-15; Music – Sound of Silence; Psalm 131; Reflection and Prayer. Rev Matt Hodder, Deanery Champion for Children and Young People, said that he had received Surveys from most churches and had had meetings to start to form a plan for the future. David Tate, Deanery Eco-Champion, said that work is progressing but we need to go further. Some churches have Silver and Bronze Awards. We discussed recycling. Has each Church got an Eco-Champion. Judith, Lay Chair, gave an update on the Deanery Plan which we went through and agreed. We finished with the Grace. We met again on Thursday 4[th] July at St Peter’s. Rev Matt Hodder conducted a short Service followed by time in quiet prayer. We split into Cluster Groups - Margate, Ramsgate, Birchington and Sea Marsh to discuss the following: - - 1 What is bringing you joy - 2 What challenges are you facing - 3 Where are the areas of growth - 4 What does your wider parish community need prayer for at this time - 5 Who or what are you thankful for - 6 What is the one thing you would ask God to help you with Feedback was given as follows: - Growth through Church and School Activities (not translating into church services) but shows we are reaching out. Increased Baptisms. Uniformed organisations linked to churches. St Johns has four AA groups that meet in their Community Centre. Holy Trinity Resource Centre. Toddler Groups and Messy Church. Holy Trinity Broadstairs have Young People coming forward for Confirmation. All Clusters have challenges - buildings, finance, lack of response from the Diocese and a lack of resources with a plea for volunteers. Ramsgate raised the question of Mental Health and how can we deal with this. Finally, all areas need prayer – thanks for what we have and guidance on where we are going. Philip Musundi, the Area Dean closed with The Grace. The final Synod for the year met on Thursday 14[th] November. The topic for the evening was Wellbeing and Resilience led by Joanna Young of Wildgeese Leadership. Joanna is a former Chief Superintendent of the Metropolitan Police. She used the experience, skills and qualifications she had gained working in this high-pressure environment to train as a Wellbeing Coach. She helps others to achieve more in their working/personal life by identifying their Kayler Working Styles (Active or Passive, Prefer Working with Others or Working Alone etc). By identifying our styles, we can better understand who we are and therefore become more resilient. ## **Churchwarden’s Review of the Year – Michael Jarvis** Page **20** of **22** 2024 was a period of transition for Holy Trinity. In January, The Venerable Dr. William Adam (Archdeacon of Canterbury) announced to the congregation that the Reverend Mark Nelson had been appointed as Priest-in-Charge of Holy Trinity, Margate. It was also announced that the Diocese of Canterbury had made an application to the Church of England’s Strategic Mission and Ministry Investment Fund for a significant grant to enable the revitalisation and growth for the church in Margate. The outcome being that Holy Trinity will now be a resourcing church, promoting and supporting, not only its own ministry, but the mission and ministry of other churches in Margate. We are therefore extremely grateful to the Church Revitalisation Trust (CRT) for the grants and support which has enabled us to lay down the foundation for renewable growth and new ministry for Margate churches. Our interregnum continued to 31[st] August, at which date a special service was held at Holy Trinity for the licensing of the Rev.’d Mark Nelson as Priest-in-Charge of Holy Trinity Margate and St. Paul’s Cliftonville, presided by The Right Rev’d Rose Hudson-Wilkin Bishop of Dover. In June, our new Curate Jessica Rodewald was ordained in Canterbury Cathedral, which was followed in September with the licensing of Ann Friedlos as our new Licensed Lay Minister. Our ministry team continued to grow with the appointment of Bekah Spencer as Worship Pastor and Timothy Somuah-Jones as Director of Operations. At the beginning of September, we launched our ‘Vision Night’ for Margate Church: A Church for every person in East Kent to know Jesus as the Way, the Truth and the Life’, over 140 people across all ages attended. Sunday services include a 08.30 service with communion, with a newly timed 10.30 service of worship and praise. Refreshments, including hot drinks and pastries are served, covering both services, encouraging congregations to meet and interact before and after services. We continue to offer our weekly 10.30 Wednesday prayer meetings. With the increase of attendance numbers in the last four months of 2024, we have been able to set up two new Sunday clubs, one for children up to the age of ten and another for youth between the ages of 11-15, supported by our trained clergy, staff and volunteers, all of which have been DBS checked and received safeguarding training, where applicable. Page **21** of **22** December was a busy time, including two school services and family nativity events, one lead by Gemma Hunt of CBeebies Swashbuckle, and the other Christingle. Both these events were successfully run and attracted a combined total of 100 children and 250 adults. We also held a Beer and Carols evening at XYLO in Margate town centre, which proved engaging and well attended and a monster turkey Christmas party with a silent disco for the youth. Christmas services included Carols by Candlelight, Midnight Mass and a Christmas Day morning service. Special Christmas services were also held for CAMEO and the Dementia Group. I am happy to report as from September, we have seen growth in terms of attendance at all services and new Sunday service initiatives. I would personally like to extend my thanks to The Rev. Dr. Sue Woan and Rev. 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**A**|240|**176**| CHARITY NUMBER 1131733 THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRIIYITY, MARGATE AccouNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 INCUMBENT: Interregnum from I st January, 2024- 31st Au8USt 2024 Rev'd Mark Nelson from 1st September, 2024 DUDLEY GORE & Co. 50 QUEEN STREET RAMSGATE KENT CTI19EE THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY MARGATE CONTENTS PAGE Trustees annual report Independent Examiner's report to the Trustees Income and expenditure account Balance sheet Noles to ihe financial statements 10- 19 THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY MARGATE TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Administrative Information Holy Trinity Church is located in the town of Margate and within the Deanery of Thanet. It is part of the Diocese of Canterbury. The correspondence address is St. Mary's Avenue, Margate, Kent, CT9 3TN Churches with an income of more than £IOO,000 are now directed by law to register with the Charities Commission. Our Charities Commission number is 1131733. Members of the PCC are either ex-officio or elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) in accordance with the Church Representation Rules. PCC members wl)o have served from I" January 2024 until the date this report was approved are: Vicar (Chair) Rev'd Mark Nelson (from 0110912024) Cbiirchwarden Michael Jarvis (from APCM 2017) Deputy Churchwarden Jackie Tuppen (from June 2023) Deanery Synod Representatives Wendy James Two positions currently vacant (From May 2023) Elected members of PCC Nick Burring Norinan Chester Denise Burring Heather Scott Suzaiine Luiidie Paul Harrison Lisa Adkins Julie Thurman-N¢well David Leah Jackie Tuppen (From May 2023 for 3 years) (Froin May 2024 for l year) (From May 2024 for 3 years) (From May 2024 for 3 years) (From May 2022 for 3 years) (From May 2022 for 3 years) (From May 2022 for 3 years) (From May 2022 for 3 years) (From May 2023 for 3 years) (From May 2023 for 3 years) Co-opted members of PCC Ann Friedlos (From May 2024) Officer$ in Attendance Sally Posnett (PCC Secretary) Deborah Porter {Treasurer} THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY MARGATE TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 CONT The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 31" December 2024. The trustees confirni that the annual report and financial statements of the Charity comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charity governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective January 2015) as amended by Update Bulletin l (effective January 2015) Structure Governance and Man ement The method of appointment of PCC meinbers 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. The PCC met l O times in 2024 plus the APCM and a short meeting following 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. In addition to this, reports are received at some of the meetings from the subcommittees and from the Dementia Services and Parish Nurse. Ob ectives and Activities Holy Triiiity PCC is responsible, with the incumbent, for promoting the mission of the Church of England in the Ecclesiastical Parish of Holy Trinity Margate in the Diocese of Canterbury. It has maintenance and day to day ruiining responsibilities for all the church buildings in the parish of Holy Trinity Church. Northdown Hall is under a Tenancy at Will agreement with Sunshine pre-school and ihe Diocese of Canterbury. Achievements and Perforniance Church Attendance The USA for the 36 weeks was 82 (interregnum). The USA for the 16 weeks was 175. We also had 4 bapiisms, I wedding, 5 Funerals and 2 memorial services. Review of Ihe Year 2024 was a period of transition for Holy Trinity. In January, The Venerable Dr. William Adam (Archdeacon of Caiilcrbury) announced LO the congregation that the Reverend Mark Nelson had been appointed as Pri¢st-in- Charge of Holy Triiiity, Margate. It was also announced that the Diocese of Canterbury had made an application to the Church of England's Strategic Mission and Ministry Investment Fund for a significant grant to enable the revitalisation and growth for the church in Margate. The outcome being that Holy Trinity is now a resourcing church, promoting and supporting, not only its own ministry, but the mission and ministry of other churches in Margate. We are therefore extremely grateful to the Church Revitalisation Trust (CRT) for the grants and support which has enabled us to lay down the foundation for renewable growth and new ministry for Margate churches. Our interregnum continued to 31 August, at which datc a special service was held at Holy Trinity for the licensing of the Rev. Mark Nelson as Priest-in-charge of Holy Trinity Margate and St. Paul's Cliftonville, presided by The Right Revd Rose Hudson-wilkin Bishop of Dover. In June, our new Curate Jessica Rodewald was ordained in Canterbury Cathedral, which was followed in September with the licensing of Ann Friedlos as our new Licensed Lay Minister. Our ministry team continued to grow with the appointment of Bekah Spencer as Worship Pastor and Timothy Somuah-Jones as Director of Operations. THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY MARGATE TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 CONT At the beginning of September, we launched OUT 'Vision' night for Margate Church: 'A Church for every person in East Kent to know Jesus as the Way, the Truth and the Life, over 140 people across all ages attended. Sunday services include a 08.30 service with communion, with a newly timed 10.30 service of worship and praise. Refreshments, including hot drinks and pastries are served, covering both services, encouraging congregatTons to meet and interact before and after services. We continue to offer our weekly l 0.30 Wednesday prayer meetings. With the increase of attendaiice numbers in the last four months of 2024, we have been able to set up two new Sunday clubs, one for children up to the age of ten and another for youth between the ages of 11-15, supported by our trained clergy, staff and volunteers, all of which have been DBS checked and received safeguarding training, where applicable. December was a busy time, including two school services and family nativity events, one lead by Gemma Hunt of CBeebies Swashbuckle, and the other Christingle. Both these events were successfully run and attracted a combined total of l 00 children and 250 adults. We also held a Beer and Carols evening at XYLO in Margate town centre, which proved engaging and well attended and a monster turkey Christmas party with a silent disco for the youth. Christmas services included Carols by Candlelight, Midnight Mass and a Christmas Day morning service. Special Christmas services were also held for CAMEO and the Dementia Group. l am happy to report as from September, we have seen growth in terms of attendanc¢ at all services and new Suiiday service initiatives. I would personally like to extend my thanks to The Rev. Dr. Sue Woan and Rev. Dawn Watson for their ministry, leadership and for steering us through our interregnum. also to Ann Friedlos and Jackie Tuppen, for all tlieir support aiid in assisting in leading Sunday services. And finally, thank you to PCC members, Deputy Churchwarden (Jackie Tuppen), staff and volunteers, who have contributed much during 2024, PCC Financial Review for 2024 Holy Trinity Margate continued to manage its financial commitment and obligations whilst still in interregnum, building and supporting the growth of the Church and the centre together with extending the services and activities to the wider community. Upon the appointment of the new Vicar, Revd Mark Nelson in September, we have received grants from The Church Revitalisation Trust and the National Church to support the programtnc further in its commitment to the growth of The Margate Church. Our Parish Share for 2024 was £74,763.73 which was paid in full within 12 months, (The Parish Share for 2025 is £81,976.42). Standing orders and free will offering remains to play an important contribution to our incomc, enabling us to fulfil our commitments of paying the Parish Share, employee's salaries and utility bills. THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY MARGATE TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 CONT Hall Rentals l Lettin sl Cafe Combined income from the above amounted to £107,109 less expenses. We are continuing 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 safe, relaxing environment for staff, volunteers and clients. OccupaJ)cy rates for the rooms are very good and, in some cases, fully booked. Members of the Deaf and hearing community hold weekly meetings in the cafe as do the Knit and Natter group both of which are very well attended. Although Thanet Safe Haven moved to new premises at the Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital last year, we now have the pleasure of accommodating the NHS Pulmonary Department, which makes a significant contribution to our rental income and plays an important role in the community, helping those with lung and respiratory problems. Maintenance Pro ramme At the end of December approximately £43,556 lias been spent on repairing and maintaining the centre and the church fabric structure, including additional repairs carried out for the Sunshine Pre-school Nursery. The Maintenance for 2024 (which is the summary of the PCC Fabric Report).. Organ Tuning- £615 Piano Tuning - £160 Servicing the fire alarnis for the centre and church (new alarn] bell installed) - £118 Annual servicing of the CCTV equipment, Intruder alami system replacement pad - £124 Lightening Protection Testing on church tow¢r- £171 Upgrade intemet connections and repairs to the computers - £814 Quarterly (£300) clean out of church roofs - £1,200 New lock and keys for main front door entrance - £228 Service boilers and issue of Gas Safety Certificates- £450 Electrical Portable Appliance Testing (PAD for the centre and church and complete remedial work after the EICR for the nursery - £2,500 Replacement taps and syphon of toilets, repairs to heaters - £2,135 Maintenance service contract for internal lift - £870 Painting of the north interior wall in church and ceiling repairs - £335 Repairs to nursery (installation of new kitchen and appliances)- £5,764 Additional engraving to brass plaque (Roll of Honour- Vicars)- £140 THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY MARGATE TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 CONT Removal of heavily leaning poplar tree - £900 Painting exterior wooden window frames and StrUctu￿S outside the centre and repainting external drain pipes around the building- £250 In 2024, we also purchased the following equipment: Mini fridge for café area and (Walls Visla 12LED Chest Ice Cream Freezer) - £659 Nord 580 Key Stage Piano - £2,389 I wish to express my grateful thanks to our caretakers, staff and volunteers who hav¢ undertaken decorating, cleaning and gardening diities throughout the year. Accountants We liave engaged the services of Dudley Gore. 50 Queen Street Ram5gate to examine the accounts. Parish Nursin Grants were received from Colyer Ferguson and Maurice and Hilda Laing Trust of £15.000.00 and £5,000.00 respectfully in 2021. Unfortunately, the Parish Nurse left our employment in December 2024. Missions In 2024 The PCC agreed to make a financial contribution of £3,600.00, split between six charities in support of their mission work. The six charities are as follows with £600.00 being allocated to each one. Thanet Food Bank Mission Guatemala Stil I Waters Mothers, Union Diocese of Canterbury (AFIA) Ripple Effect (fornially known as Send a Cow) ACTS (Active Christianity in Thanet Schools) THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY MARGATE TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 CONT Reserves Polic The Parochial Church Council's policy is to hold most of its limited reserves in interest bearing cash deposits whilst retaining minimal balance in the current account. Small investments are held in the Restricted Funds. The Cobb Lectureship Fund is held in the Investment Fund of the Church of England Board of Finance. APPROVED BY THE PCC SIGNED ON THEIR BEHALF Michael Jarvis (Churchwarden) Date: 11 qy trL5 THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY MARGATE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT I report to the PCC on my examination of Holy Trinity Church, Margate (the Church) for the year ended 31° December 2024. RESPOIYSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF REPORT As members of the PCC you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 (the Regulations) and the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act). I report in respect of my examinatioii of the PCC'S accounts carried out under the Regulations and section 145 of the Act, and in carrying out the examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145 (5)(b) of the Act. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT I have completed my examiiiation. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in Connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: l. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Church as required by section 130 of the Act. or 2, the accounts do not accord with those records. or 3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements concerning the forn) and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulatioiis 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention sliould be drawn in this report in order to enable a prO￿r understanding of the accounts to be reaclied. Date.. n PETER R SMITH ICPA [Fellow], ACPA Dudley Gore & Co 50 Queen Street Ramsgate, Kent CTI19EE THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY MARGATE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 UNRESTRIcfED FUNDS 2024 RESTRICTED FL'NDS 2024 ENDOWhlENT FUND 2024 £ TOTAL TOTAL INC.OhllNG AND ENDOWMENTS FROM ChAritable Activities Voluntary income Actlvllies for generaiing funds Income from UK investments Dividends & interest from inv¢slmenls Church activities Other in¢om¢ (Donations) 2024 £ 2023 £ 107.875 107,109 107,875 107,109 91,534 128,760 ,520 2.729 177,368 3.713 5.233 2.729 177.368 4.867 6,973 TOTAL INCOMING RESOVRCES 396,601 3.713 400,314 232,134 RESOURCES ExpEliDED Charitable activities Chur¢h activiti¢s The Ministry The Church Thc Services Other expenses Governance costs 92,006 72,880 Jb 92,006 72,880 73,289 59.507 152,789 672 17,507 30,000 200.296 672 131,443 648 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 318,347 17,507 30,000 365,854 264,887 NET INCOfvIINGIIOuTCOJNGI RESOURCES VOR THE YEAR 78,254 (13.794) (30,0(K)) 34,460 Transfers between funds {32.753) (7,062) 7,062 NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI AFTER TRANSFERS 71,192 (6,732) {30,￿0) 34,460 (32.753) RECONCILIATION OF FVNDS Total fund5 brought forward 155,091 21.052 990,000 1,166,143 1,198,896 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 14 226,283 14,320 960,000 1,200.603 ,166,143 THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY MARGATE BALANCE SHEET AT 31 DECEMBKR 2024 NOTE 2024 2023 FIXED ASSETS Tangible Assets 960,000 990,000 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 12 2,303 248,599 4,112 177,444 250,902 181,556 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 13 10,299 5,413 NET CURRENT ASSETS 240,603 176,143 NET ASSETS 1,200.603 1,166,143 FUNDS Endowment funds Restricted funds General funds 960,000 14,320 226,283 15 15 990,000 21,052 155,091 TOTAL FUNDS 1,200,603 ,166,143 These accounts were approved by the Trustees on nd signed on their behalf by.. Michael Jarvis (Churchwarden) THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY MARGATE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 I. AccouNTING POLICIES al Accounting Convention The financial statement of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Stateinent of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standards applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2015), Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reportiiig Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland,, the Charities Act 201 l and the Church Accouiiting Regulations 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with the exception of investments which are included at market value, as modified by the revaluation of certain assets. Financial Reporting Standard 102- reduced disclosure exemptions The charity has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemption in preparing these financial statements as permitted by FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland: the requirement of section 7 Stateinent of Cash Flows bl Expenditure All expenditure is included in fiill in the Statement of Financial Activities on an accruals basis, inclusive of any VAT which cannot be recovered. All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure, it is probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. The PCC'S policy has for some time been to give l 00/0 of its incoming resources from donors and other voluntary soiirces to missionary Lindertakings at liome and overseas. Accordingly this expenditure is provided in the same period th£lt Ihe income is received so as to ensure the expenditure is matched with the appropriate income, even tliough it does not represent a legally enforceable liabi lity. The Diocesan parish share is accounted for when paid. Charitable activities are costs associated with achieving the Church's aims. Governing costs represent the running costs of being a cliarity. sucli as the independent examiner's fee, ¢1 Income Income is generally recognised on a receivable basis, where the amount is reasonably certain and whcre there is adequate certaiiity of receipt. Income is not deferred. Collections are recognised when received by or on behalf of the PCC. Planned giving receivable after Gift Aid is recognised only when received. Gifts through the Give As You Eam (GAYE) scheme are recognised when thc gift is deducted from the donor's salary. Legacies to the PCC are accounted for as soon as the PCC is notified of its legal entitlement, the amount is quantifiable and its ultimat¢ receipt by the PCC is reasonably certain. Rental income from the letting of the church premises is recogni5ed when the rental is due. The investment income arising from the endowment fund is restricted. 10- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY MARGATE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 CONT. dj Funds General accumulated funds are unrestricted fund5 available to the Church for its general purposes and include funds designated by the Church for a particular purpose. the use of which remains at tlie discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds are funds subject to restrictions imposed by the donor or by the specific terms of the appeal under which the funds are raised. Pernianent endowment funds are restricted funds where the trustees do not have authority to convert the capital into income or other capital. el Fixed assets Consecrated and beneficed property of any kind is excluded from the accounts by s.l 0(2)(a) of the Charities Act 2011. Movable church furnishtngs held by the Vicar and Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC, and which require a faculty for disposal, are accounted for as inalienable property unless consecrated. They are listed in the Church inventory which can be inspected al any reasonable time. For inalienable property acquired prior to I, January 2000, there is insufficient cost iiiformation available and therefore such assets are not valued in the accounts. Items acquired siiice I, January 2000 have been capitalised and depreciated in the accounts over their currently anticipated useful econom ic lives (initially 4 years) on a straight line basis. Depreciation of freehold land and buildings commenced at a rate of 21 per annum on a straight line basis. Equipment used within the church premises is depreciated on a straight line basis over 4 years. Individual items of equipment witli a purchase price of £2,000 or less are written off when the asset is acquired. 2. VOLUNTARY INCOME UNRESTRicfED FUNDS 2024 £ RESTRICTED FUNDS 2024 £ TOTAL TOTAL 2024 £ 2023 £ Service collections Freewill offerings and GAYE Gift Aid tax refunds Bequests and Legacies Community Garden Parish Nurse Colyer Ferguson Trust Donations Other Income The Maurice & Hilda Laing Trust Dementia Services 4,554 53,621 10,610 4,554 3,561 53,621 50,437 10,610 13,040 500 21 238 238 7,462 7,462 1.773 90 31,390 31,390 22,112 107,875 107,875 91,534 THE PARoCH￿L CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRJNITY MARGATE NOTES TO THE ACCOUIYTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 CONT. 3. ACTIVITIES FOR GENERATING FUNDS UNRESTRicfED FUNDS 2024 £ RESTRicfED FLlTr4'DS 2024 £ TOTAL T(yrAL 2024 £ 2023 £ Hire of Halls Other fundraising 89,320 17,789 89,320 111,901 17.789 16,859 107,109 107,109 128,760 4. CHURCH ACTIVITIES UNRESTRicfED FIINDS 2024 £ RESTRicfED FUNDS 2024 £ TOTAL TOTAL 2024 £ 2023 £ Fees Sunday Coffee Morning Fundraising events Wedding fee 1,136 1,239 354 1,136 1,239 354 1,173 692 4,404 704 2,729 2,729 6,973 5. CHURCH ACTIVITIES UNRESTRicfED FuTr4DS 2024 £ RESTRICTED FUNDS 2024 TOTAL TOTAL 2024 £ 2023 £ a The Ministry Donations to Missionary Giving 3,600 Parish Contribution for Vicar & Curate Stipcnd 74,764 Vicar Costs 946 Curate Costs 370 Fees paid Lord's table Music and productions 3,600 74,764 71,571 946 469 370 88 975 11,351 975 11,351 1.161 92,006 92,006 73,289 -12 THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRIN￿y MARGATE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 CONT. 5. CHURCH ACTIVITIES (CONT.) UNRESTRicfED FUNDS 2024 £ RESTRICTED FUNDS 2024 TOTAL TOTAL 2024 £ 2023 £ b The Cburch Cleaning and Insurance Light, Heat and Water Fund Raising Maintenance 9,828 19,496 9,828 8,992 19,496 16,112 23 43.556 34,380 43,556 72,880 72,880 59,507 UNRESTRICTED ENDOWMENT FUNDS RESTRicfED FIiyDS 2024 £ 2024 £ 2024 TOTAL TOTAL 2024 £ 2023 £ c Olher Expenses Salaries Youth Ministry Bank Charges Depreciation Parisli Adm inistration General Expenses 129,427 3,696 702 17,507 146,934 91,236 3,696 702 731 30,000 30,000 5,994 5,058 12,970 4,418 30,000 5,994 12,970 152,789 17,507 30,000 200,296 131,443 6. GOVERNANCE COSTS UNRESTRICTED FUNDS 2024 £ TOTAL TOTAL 2024 £ 2023 £ Independent examiner's fee 672 672 648 672 672 648 -13- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCJL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY MARGATE IYOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 CONT. 7. TRUSTEE'S REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES The Reverend Clifford Stocking was appointed as the Church vicar from 30 January 2017. During his tenure he receives a stipend from the Diocese and lives in accommodation paid for by the Diocese. Usually trustees are not allowed to receive a salary. However, the Charity Commission have made a dispensation for licensed clergy to receive a stipend and housing. Reimbursement of expenses have been made to some trustees. The details are as follows: No. of Trustess paid 2024 No. of Trustess paid 2023 Mileage and travelling Miscellaneous 160 786 165 304 946 469 8. EMPLOYEES REMUNERATION During the year the church employed the equivalent of 3 full time staff and 3 staff working under 30 hours a week. The total cost of these employees was.. 2024 2023 Gross wages Employer's NI Employer's pension Training 135,519 4,133 6,121 1,161 90,103 1,133 146,934 91,236 In addition the Diocese paid a stipend to a full time vicar who worked in the parish. Each PCC makes a voluntary payment to the Diocese, part of which is to help defray the costs of the clergy. Accounting regulations require confirmation that none of the employees earned more than £60,000. 9. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S FEE The accounts include an accrual of £672 (2023 £648) payable to the independent examiner, £336 (2023 £324) of which relates to accountancy and £336 (2023 £324) to the examination of the accounts and accounting records. -14- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY MARGATE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 CONT. 10. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES UNRESTRicfED RESTRICTED ENDOIVMENT TOTAL Income and Endojvments from Charitable Activities Voluntary income Activities for generating funds Income from Investments Church activities Other income 91,034 128,760 1,279 6 ,973 500 91,534 128,760 4,867 6,973 3,588 228,046 4.088 232,134 Expenditure on Charitable Activities Church Activities The Ministry The Church The Services Other Expenses Governance costs 73,289 59,007 73,289 59.507 500 88,457 648 12,986 30,000 131,443 648 Total 221,401 13.486 30,000 264,887 Net Income/(Expenditure) Transfers between fund5 6,645 (9,398) (30,000) (32,753) Net Income/(Expenditure) after transfers Balance brought fonvard 6,645 (9,398) 30,450 (30,000) 1,020,000 (32,753) 1,198,896 148,446 Balance carried forward 155,091 21,052 990,000 ,166,143 15- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PAIUSH OF HOLY TRINITY MARGATE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 CONT. 11. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Freehold land and buildings DEEMED COST At 11112024 and 3111212024 1,500,000 DEPRECIATION At 11112024 Charge for the year 510,000 30.000 At 3111212024 540.000 NET BOOK VALUE At 3111212024 960,000 At 3111212023 990,000 The charity has taken advantage of an exemption as pern]itted by FRSI 02 to use the previous valuation under GAAP as deemed cost of the property. 12. DEBTORS 2024 2023 Gift Aid Other debtors and prepayments 2,303 4,112 2,303 4,112 13. CREDITORS 2024 2023 Due in less than one year: Sundry Creditors 10,299 5,413 10,299 5,413 -16- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY MARGATE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 CONT. 14. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS TOTAL 2024 UNRESTRicfED RESTRICI'ED ENDOWMENT TOTAL Tangible Assets Net Current Assets 960,000 960,000 240,603 226,283 14,320 Total 226,283 14,320 960,000 1,200,603 TOTAL 2023 UNRESTRicfED RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT TOTAL Tangible Assets Net Current Assets 990,000 990,000 176,143 155,091 21,052 Total 155,091 21,052 990,000 1,166,143 -17- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY MARGATE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 CONT. 15. FUNDS A5AT 11112024 INCOME EXPENDITURE TRANSFERS A5AT 3111212024 TOTAL 2024 Unrestrlcted gener41 fund 153,091 396.601 (318.347) (7,062) 226.283 Re$tri¢ted fund5: Si Mary's Chapel Fund Cobb Lectur¢ship The mauri￿ & Hilda Laing Trust Colyer F¢r8uson Communal Garden Fund 10.607 3,713 14,320 10.445 117,507) 7.062 TotAI reslrlcted funds 21.052 3,713 117,5071 7,062 14.320 Permaneni Endowrnent Fund: Properties 990.0(K) 130.000) 960.000 TotAI fyndj .166,143 400.314 {365.8541 1,200,603 A5AT 11112023 INCOY EXPENDITURE TRANSFERS ASAT 3111212023 TOTAL 2023 Urtrestrlcted @eneral fund 148,446 228.046 1221.4011 155,091 R¢$irlcitd funds: Si Mary's Chapel Fund Cobb Leciur¢ship The Maurice & Hilda L8irt8 TnJ$t Colyer F¢rguson Cornmunal Garden Fund 7,019 3,588 10.607 23,431 112,9861 (500) 10,445 500 Total rejtrlcted funds 30.450 4,088 (13,4861 21,052 Permanent Endowment Fund: Properties 1.020,000 130,000) 990,0 Total funds 1.198,896 232,134 1264,8871 1,166,143 -18- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE EccLESL4STICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY MARGATE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 CONT. RESTRICTED FUNDS COBB LECTURESHIP Ih An historic fund set up in the 19 Century to provide finance for the appointed "Cobb Lecturer" The tenns of such a lecturer are now not clear but the PCC attempt to interpret this by applying the funds to defray the costs of specific ministry areas within the life of the Church. The PCC took the decision to transfer any unspent balance on the fund at the end of the year to general reserves. COLYER FERGUSON The Colyer Ferguson 'frust grant was applied for and awarded in 2019. This was provided for the setting up and funding for the provision of a Parish Nurse for the benefit of the local community. ENDOWMENT FUNDS Buildings The Endowment Fund represents the value of the buildings made available for use by the Church at no cost to the PCC. -19-