2023-12-31-accounts - The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Sandal Magna, Wakefield

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Sandal Magna Annual Report

Home, Hope, Hands

2023

Vicar’s Report by Revd. Hannah Smith

2023 was my first full year as Vicar of Sandal Magna Parish. I began the year by moving house into the new Vicarage – I am extremely grateful for my home here and for those who helped me move in so smoothly.

We started the year together by looking at generosity and I was blown away by those of you who decided to give more to the Parish – we did not encounter the deficit we had predicted. We also thought about the importance of listening to each other and to God.

Holy Week and Easter have always been very important Hmes for me in my faith so I introduced the idea of a pilgrimage – a number of different ways of engaging with Holy Week in different styles in different venues throughout the week. This was great – and our Passover meal at the Spring was parHcularly memorable.

It was wonderful to see the love of the community for the Spring this year as they fundraised successfully for a new kitchen. Thank you to all who gave and to the team for all their hard work.

Throughout the year, one of my focuses was to encourage the growth of our 11am service at St. Helen’s which is the service that had suffered the most through Covid and the interregnum. It has been great to see that service grow in numbers – both new faces and folks returning who have been away for a while.

We christened my new Vicarage with a parish BBQ and the weather was kind and it was fantasHc to welcome so many of you to my new home here. As the year progressed, we saw the Old Vicarage sold. I realise that the Old Vicarage had many special memories for many in the parish and we pray that the new owners seSle in well.

We had some new arrivals this year. Our new head at Sandal Castle School, Caroline BuSerworth started in September and it has been great to see her seSle in and get things moving. We have seen the school come more regularly back into St. Helen’s which has been fantasHc – and I’ve had opportuniHes to lead CollecHve Worship in school too. (conHnued over page)

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Vicar’s Report by Revd. Hannah Smith - conBnued

We also appointed Phil Asquith as the youth worker connected to St. Helen’s as part of the Every Good Works Project in the autumn. This project has seen youth workers appointed here and at St. Catherine’s Belle Vue and St. George’s Lupset. Phil started at the very beginning of January 2024 and it’s great to have him on board.

We also announced the exciHng news that Lizzy Brothwood would be joining us in June 2024 as our curate. Lizzy’s husband MaS will be the curate at St. Catherine’s and we look forward to welcoming them and their two children to Wakefield.

We also said some sad goodbyes this year – we saw a number of significant people from the parish go to be with Jesus – parHcularly remembering Paul Brough, John Saville, David Parkin, John Payling, Nancy Heap, David OughHbridge, Crijnie BuSerfield and Sylvia Reed. It was a privilege to take these funerals and to remember the immense good brought to the parish from these faithful lives.

This reminds me to say a massive thank you to all who serve so faithfully in so many areas of church life. I won’t try and name the people or even the areas of ministry and mission that are served by you as I will forget someone, but please know I am very grateful – and I know that God sees our service for him, and it is appreciated by many.

During the year, I spent quite a lot of Hme thinking about long term vision. We had a staff and PCC away day in June where we spoke and prayed about this. I also spent Hme on my long retreat in prayer around this. I was very excited at the start of 2024 to talk about Home, Hope and Hands and I pray that this vision will have an impact on the life of our church and community for many years to come.

The end of 2023 saw a flurry of Christmas services. Myself and the Asquiths were all very ill with a virus but we struggled through and saw packed churches for a number of services – it was excellent to welcome so many people to hear about Jesus and the wonderful news of his birth.

My first full year at Sandal Magna has been a deep source of joy and I am excited to see what God has done and am expectant at what God will do in the years to come. We know whatever we face he is faithful and that our richest treasure is always found in him.

Please conHnue in praying with me that we see conHnue to follow Jesus faithfully and see his kingdom come in this place in large and small ways in the future.

With every blessing,

Hannah

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[Fabric Report ]

I am very grateful to all who have invested Hme and money in managing our buildings and land over the past year.

This year it has been a real encouragement to welcome the formaHon of the Strategic Building Support Team “SBS” for short. The team comprises of Myself, Mark, Andy, and Dom. Our raison d'être is to stop making reacHonary fixes to our buildings and instead make intervenHons that focus on enhancing the ministry of our church. My prayer is that the SBS team will drive change that will see our buildings become more acHvely used for ministry. If you have any ideas how you feel our objecHves could be met, please convey them to any member of the team.

In February 2020 the General Synod agreed a MoHon to call upon all parts of the Church of England to work to achieve yearon-year reducHons in emissions and urgently examine what would be required to reach net zero emissions by 2030.

For our large estate of buildings to meet the net zero target we need start to plan to move away from burning fossil fuels and focus on more sustainable forms of energy.

Over the next few years, we will be drawing up an exciHng plan to decarbonise our buildings. To enact this plan, we will need to massively increase our fund-raising efforts and administraHon support to allow us to achieve the necessary planning and meet the faculty requirements. If you feel that you have the necessary skills to help achieve the net zero vision, please make yourself known to any members of the SBS team.

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Fabric Report conBnued

St Helen’s:

The sale of the Vicarage has brought new challenges to parking, storage and the digital sign; which was sold as part of the estate.
On the upside we have seen the removal of a large tree that was causing the rear of the church to be kept in the shade.
The font area has been rewired and is now fully funcHonal.
The Kitchen ShuSer motor and control unit has been replaced. This comes aier many years where Allen Crossman kept going long past its sell buy date.
The roofs at St Helens have been sorted, huge thanks to Taylor Roofing.
Aier years of asking we finally managed to get permission to install the selfwinder on the tower clock, in memory of John and Paul. If you get the chance, it is well worth a visit up the tower to admire the 120-year-old PoSs clock craimanship blended in with a self-winding electric motor.

As of wriHng this report I have not received planning permission for the erecHon of the garden shed at the back of the church from the council. I do not believe we should be waiHng much longer. The shed is criHcally important to protect our gardening volunteers. The shed replaces storage space previously used in the vicarage garage.

The replacement of the digital sign is sHll ongoing, this has been complicated by the land being included in the sale of the vicarage and the planning department at the council who are proving to be parHcularly difficult to deal with.

I am very grateful to the tree of life commiSee who have helped to orchestrate vast improvements to the Tree of Life, and to Mark and “Heppy” who completed much of the ground works.

Following the collapse of a few large tree branches in our grounds we have had a Tree management survey completed, I am told nothing of immediate concern has shown up, however, I sHll do not have the completed management report. (conHnued over page)

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Fabric Report conBnued

Outstanding issues sHll to be addressed are the removal of stained plaster

on the office chimney breast, sound system improvements, fixes to stain glass windows, and restoraHon of the shared dry-stone wall next to Sandal Hall Mews.

St Paul’s:

I would like to make a special shout out to Andy Owen for his help in supporHng St Paul’s over the past year.

Key improvements are:

•The building is now equipped with super-fast broadband.
•A pane of glass that has been broken form many years has been fixed.

•Taylor roofing will do some roof maintenance for free. The building is now showing signs of wear and requires a lot of general maintenance. Future works include, a few new windows, suffetes, and some electrical work.

The Spring:

Thanks to our wonderful staff and volunteers the Spring conHnues to thrive and bless the local community.

There is now a wonderful new Kitchen at the Spring, this was designed by Cath and Jackie, and installed with the help from Ant, Simon and not forgelng Chris and John who have been amazing.
The storeroom and the sorHng room have been improved.
The emergency lighHng has been upgraded.
A new sound system is almost up and running. Concluding remarks:

There is always work to be done and I am very grateful for everyone who has helped in maintaining our estate of buildings over the last year: roofers (Taylor Roofing and Simon Ives), plumbers (Ant and Ian), heaHng engineers (Will and Dave), electricians (Unique electrical), Clock specialists (Tom, Eric and Terry) and a special thanks to all the unpaid volunteers who make the ministry of our church possible. If you know of anyone who you think would be willing to help

from either a voluntary or professional capacity, please pass me their number.

Craig Orr (Churchwarden)

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Sandal Magna Parochial Church Council (PCC) Report

A Parochial Church Council (PCC) is the execuHve commiSee of a Church of England parish and consists of clergy and churchwardens of the parish, together with representaHves of the laity. It is responsible for the financial affairs of the church parish and the maintenance of its assets, such as churches and church halls. It also assists the clergy in the management of church affairs in the parish, promoHng the mission of the church.

Your PCC met on six occasions during the year 2023. The APCM was held on 25[th] May 2023. All meeHngs began prayerfully and concluded with the saying of The Grace. Reverend Hannah managed and chaired each meeHng

leading the PCC to consider issues related to the mission and management of the Church. The treasurer led us in considering the budget and proposed financial decisions for the church.

There are 20 members of your PCC who work hard to grapple with documentaHon, and legislaHon to ensure the business of the Church is safe and efficient. Individuals take responsibility for the roles of: Treasurer, Health and Safety, Maintenance of the Building, Safeguarding, Secretary. Roles and acHon groups are appointed as the need arises.

We are thankful to Phil Asquith who served this year on the PCC, leaving to take up his posiHon as youth leader within our Church.

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PCC Report conBnued

The PCC received reports from :

Financial team, Mike Keeton -Deanery Synod representaHve; progress on the sale of the vicarage, the rotary concert: policies including safeguarding, health and safety and financial controls; legal agreement for access to Spring path by a neighbour; works on the Tree of Life; Christmas services; renewal of contract with Portobello Community Forum; SMIB Strategic Mission Investment Board’s opportunity to reach young people in the parish subsequently leading to 3 appointments for youth work in our area; Giving; Giis; Bell ropes; Open Book IniHaHve, Payaz; all things connected with the church buildings repairs and improvements; links with the school, Pop UK and services held together with the school in church; the Vision Day; Spring Kitchen; Staffing needs.

The PCC authorised:

New named members of The Standing CommiSee New financial Controls Policy Agreed staff pay rises

Appointed a new inspecHng architect Extensive works on the Tree of Life

Improvements to the fabric of the churches

The PCC approved:

The audited annual accounts for 2023

The Budget for 2023. Licensing of new EucharisHc Lay Ministers

A plethora of Health & Safety Policies

Your PCC works hard to serve the

church & be responsible overseers of the parish finances and welcomes your prayers for decisions made on your behalf. May God be with you in all your acHviHes and give you His blessings.

Lynne Finn PCC Secretary

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Safeguarding Report

The care and protecHon of everyone involved in our Church acHviHes is the responsibility of the whole Church. Everyone who parHcipates in the life of our Church has a role to play in promoHng a Safer Church for all. During the past year we have conHnued to develop our safeguarding processes. Currently we are working through the Diocesan Safeguarding Dashboard which allows us to monitor our safeguarding procedures and ensure that we, as a parish, are compliant with Diocesan requirements. Our parish process conHnues to ensure that each ministry has an idenHfied lead with responsibility for that area of work, this allows for greater transparency, communicaHon and clarity of purpose.

Ministry leads conHnue to support me in helping all workers, both paid and voluntary to complete a signed volunteer agreement and personal declaraHon and where necessary have a DBS check. Thank you, your support is important and really appreciated. We had our first Safeguarding Sunday event in November last year. This gave me the opportunity to talk about what safeguarding means and how we all can work towards having a safe, caring and inclusive parish where everyone can feel valued.

We have some exciHng developments in our Safeguarding training programme. We will in the coming months be offering group safeguarding training through the Diocesan training portal to various ministries within the parish. We are starHng our programme with The Spring as part of their development days. Those that are happy to complete the training independently will of course have access to the training portal also. Safer recruitment is also an area which we will be reviewing and developing appropriate training opportuniHes.

The newly formed youth group Hot Chocolate is now up and running and the aSendance numbers are growing week on week. My thanks to Phil Asquith for his diligent work ensuring all his volunteers have submiSed all the necessary paperwork. It‘s very reassuring to see such great work with our young people of the parish.

We are well underway with re-opening our Sunday School and Laura has successfully recruited a number of new volunteers. During the coming year we will conHnue to work through each of our parish ministries to ensure all workers and volunteers are compliant with Diocesan requirements. With the support of Hannah and ministry leads, I will conHnue to offer support and training, and develop procedures and protocols that help to keep our parish and those who are part of it, safe and well.

Gerard Kiely-Jones Parish Safeguarding Officer

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Deanery Synod Report

MeeHng at Wakefield Cathedral 27/6/23. The speaker was Revd Philip Hobday, Canon Missioner. The subject was 'the role of the Cathedral.' There were group discussions . Conclusion: the Cathedral is a visible presence in the city, a place for civic services, ordinaHons, local and naHonal commemoraHons, concerts, visitors and school groups.

MeeHng at St Helen's ,Sandal 8/11/23. The speakers were Nick and Vivienne Drayton, 'ChrisHans Against Poverty' (CAP) organisers. They spoke on the aims and objecHves of that organisaHon and its achievements in helping people who have debt problems. Their talk was illustrated by screened videos. CAP is a charity and depends on contribuHons to enable them to conHnue their work.

MeeHng at the Treacy Hall (Cathedral) 21/2/24. The speaker was David GreenwoodHaigh on 'Fairtrade'. Fairtrade purchasing gives small producers of tropical food products economic prices. The Diocese encourages parishes to use fairtrade products. The next item by Revd David Gerrard, was on the General Synod's policy 'Living in Love and Faith' and its authorisaHon ,within limits, of church blessings of couples in civil same-sex marriages.

Detailed reports of these meeHngs have been published in the parish’NewsleSers’.

Mike Keeton (Deanery Synod Representa2ve)

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Churchyard Report

The team of Allan Crossman, Nigel Brook, Mark Buckley, Julian Finn, Julian Gill, Gill Heap, John Hepworth, Alex Hull, David Ross, and (when fit) Les Wilson, have been joined by Helen Lawrence. They have conHnued to aSend on a Wednesday morning. We sadly lost John Saville during the year.

As usual the team chose a “Christmas Tree” from Woolley Edge Christmas Tree Farm and dressed it in Advent.

The team undertook the regular work, including culng back the various hedges, as well as removal of fallen branches and leaves and clearing up aier storm damage to ash and other trees, as well. as looking aier The Tree of Life, 16 War Graves and the Pilkington fenced area. As a result, the Churchyard now looks Hdy. Many thanks to those parishioners who have commented posiHvely on our work, it is much appreciated. Thanks to a kind legacy we were able to purchase 2 new powered mowers.

The snowdrops and daffodils have been glorious again this year. The primulas are now in flower and we await the flowering of the bluebells.

As the vicarage has now been sold, we are hoping for a prefabricated storage shed to be

placed in the area to the rear of the church near the cellar so we can have easier access to the heavy mowing machines previously stored in the rear of the vicarage garage. We await planning permission from WMDC before we can order it.

Alex Hull and the team.

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Tree of Life Report

This year the P.C.C. decided that it was Hme to rejuvenate our T.O.L sculpture where cremated ashes are laid to rest. It is now 8 years since we dedicated this beauHful space and it had become a bit overgrown and needed renovaHon.

We had a generous legacy lei to us by the late Janet Crossman for some handrails to assist people on the steps on the way down to the leaves (these can be seen in the photos). There were also other monies available for us to re-employ Yorkshire Resin to repair all the broken and crumbling edges of the sculpture with a metal retaining band that will last for many years. We have entered into an annual maintenance agreement with them to keep the garden looking its best. It was also decided that the individual leaves that had faded over the years would be re-engraved. The Gardening Team have levelled and reseeded with grass the areas that had subsided and become weed infested; they have done a marvellous job despite the atrocious weather over the winter and are to be congratulated on all their hard work that will make our awardwinning cremaHon sculpture garden fit to conHnue as a beauHful place for parishioners to be laid to rest.

Neale Clark

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Choir and Organist Report

'O sing to the Lord .... Alleluia .... sing his praise in the congrega6on of the faithful' Psalm 149

It is a privilege to accompany the choir leading the singing at the 9.30am services of Holy Communion, Morning Prayer and for special occasions - a choir who sing in four-part harmony (soprano, contralto, tenor and base).

Since my last report, we have sung just over 200 different hymns with approximately 50 repeats - selected to reflect the season of the church year, the readings and theme of the service.

In the opening remarks of previous Annual Reviews, I referred to a year of 'highs and lows', 'ups and downs' and 'a year of change'. This year has been no different with the organ deciding to misbehave for several weeks in June 2023. However, a Hmely donaHon allowed for t h e p u r c h a s e o f a replacement amplifier and its installaHon in the speaker chamber (see photographs). I am grateful to all those who helped with fault finding and rebuilding the sound system.

Wednesday mornings are 'organ pracHce' days when I am joined by three very loyal ladies who do a splendid job in keeping the church clean and Hdy. 'Trumpet Voluntary' accompanied by vacuum cleaners has never sounded beSer! This reminds me of the old radio programme 'Music while you work'. It was an incenHve to keep factory workers happy in their role hearing the playing of appropriate songs. I hope my contribuHon goes some way towards that aim.

John Arnold (Organist)

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Bell Tower Report

We have had some highlights in addiHon to our regular service ringing!

In February we had a group celebraHon meal at the Wetherby Whaler to welcome Hannah. Also, on 28th our new ropes with green and gold sakis were installed by Jack, Eddie and Shaun.

On May 6th we joined the NaHonal event to “Ring for the King” to celebrate the crowning of King Charles III (can you see him in our group photo, back row, 4th from right?) To introduce our celebraHon ring, Robert, age 7

who wants to ring when he is big enough, was helped to chime the date by his big brother Eddie.

On October 31st work was, at last, completed on the auto-winding system of our church clock, in memory of John CuS, a bell-ringer here for 70 years and many years clock-winder, and also Paul Brough, pro-warden. Hurrah! No more manual clock winding twice each week!

We have been joined by Hilary Wood, a new Sandal resident who learned to “Ring for the King” at Wortley, South Yorkshire.

Margot CuM

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Report on Music at the 11am Service

The worship group at the 11am Service is growing and transforming

as Hme goes on. We have new people joining to sing and play and it is especially exciHng to have some of the young people join us in the various groups, singing and playing.’ We are hoping that the number of

people who lead elements of the services can also grow as we nurture people from the music group to grow into more leadership roles.

We are also producing a book of 100 songs we will be picking songs from for the 11 am services. There will be printed versions coming as well to use at the less usual services and gatherings where we can’t use the screens. We can also introduce some new songs into St Pauls using these songs as well. We are also renewing the screens and sound system in St Helen’s later this year which will give us some exciHng opportuniHes to grow this important ministry within the church. Phil Asquith

Sacristan Report

This year has been spent building up new teams to assist at the Services of Holy Communion at St Helen’s and Walton. An appeal was made for anyone interested in serving to come forward and complete a session of training which was run by our Vicar, Hannah Smith. A training presentaHon was held at St Helen’s and there is now an adequate number of parishioners who have completed training and been granted a licence as Communion Assistants. Since September 2023, the paSern of services has increased so that communion is offered every week across the parish. Gluten free wafers

are also available. Many thanks go to all who come early to set the communion table and serve in this way.

Liv Clark.

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St. Helen’s Women’s Fellowship

We are a small group of ladies, meeHng on the first Monday of the month, at 10am, in the Emmaus rooms (at the rear of the church) gelng together for Fellowship, someHmes having a speaker and always a friendly catch-up over a cuppa and cake ! This year we have, aier a (small) fundraising Home Produce Sale, been able to support a couple of chariHes ; Street Angels and Support Dogs, following their respecHve speakers enlightening us on their valuable work.

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Porch Harvest display
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Amongst our other visitors, we have been informed on the EssenHals of First Aid, held our tradiHonal Lenten service, ‘read’ our own Advent themed ‘I Wonder What Happened To That Baby’ and on a couple of occasions, joined with the Community Games Group.

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T-J Support Dog ‘Puppy in Training’
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We have also enjoyed making our small contribuHon to the efforts of our church ‘Flower arrangers’ in creaHng a small display in the porch for Harvest

(Produce then going for use at The Spring Cafe, or to the food bank) and assisHng with the Mothering Sunday ‘Daffodil Posies’.

So, if you think you might be interested in coming along, do just that and see what we are about ! You’ll be sure of a warm welcome, and we would be very happy to see you.

St Paul’s with St Helen’s Sandal Magna Mother’s Union Report

The branch hold meeHngs on the 3rd Monday of the month at 7:30pm, in the Barnabas rooms at St. Pauls’ Walton. Currently there are 17 members in our branch, though many are unable to aSend the meeHngs for health reasons. In addiHon to branch meeHngs our branch was also represented at various Episcopal Area and Diocesan events. (con2nued over page)

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St Paul’s with St Helen’s Sandal Magna Mother’s Union

2023

17th April Feedback and business

15th May Speaker Maureen Cummings gave us her talk about DomesHc Abuse, Inequality, Poverty, forced marriage, Honour based violence, the Womens’ refuge and how there was an increase in cases as a result of the pandemic.

19th June Upcycling crai (Made an angel from a mans He and doilies).

23rd June A meal out at the White Horse, Sharlston.

17th July Beetle Drive Fundraiser raising £133 for AFIA (Away from it all holidays). 9th August Two members were invited to the Mary Sumner day service at Ryhill, followed by aiernoon tea and entertainment.

21st August Aiernoon Tea Fundraiser, raising £576 for the MU Summer of hope appeal. 18th September Speaker Sheila Wainwright about her fundraising and roboHc ats for demenHa sufferers.

22nd September Two members aSended the Annual Gathering at York Barbican Centre and the Minster.

16th October Speaker Dick Davis from the City of Sanctuary.

20th November Feedback and business.

11th December Christmas celebraHon and worship.

2024

10th January Wave of prayer. Members did this at home as

many had commitments prevenHng aSendance.

15th January: Branch AGM.

19th February: Talk by Debbie Wainwright about Art with a ChrisHan theme.

9th March: PreparaHon of Flowers for Mothering Sunday.

18th March Mission AviaHon Fellowship Speaker.

Thursday 21st March Wakefield Episcopal Area meeHng 12pm at St. James, Ryhill.

In addiHon, some of our members aSended the Cathedral for midday prayers on the first Friday of each month, taking our turn in leading the prayers. Midday prayers are sent out by email or printed sheet to branch members enabling each one of us to take part daily. Pat Schofield is the Diocesan Area members rep and Teddy Foster is the MU Enterprises Rep for the Wakefield Episcopal area.

Throughout the year our faithful members have given their Hme and monetary donaHons to support our charitable work in the Branch, UK and Northern Ireland, Overseas, for AFIA, Summer of hope appeal, Hospital Toiletry bags, and lots of knilng and other goods distributed according to local need.

Catherine Tweedle

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In silence, ContemplaBve Prayer Report

This group has been meeHng in the Barnabas Room once a month on the second Thursday of the month from 2pm-3pm for 2-3 years. I was iniHally introduced to this way of Silent Guided Prayer about 15 years ago It is a form of meditaHon, relaxing & healing.

I was introduced to this method through the Fellowship of ContemplaHve Prayer a fellowship started in the post WW11 period by an Anglican vicar who began a prayer group to help people suffering from the trauma of the war. About 5 clergy men prayed in this meditaHve/contemplaHve way. Members of their congregaHons wanted to be part of this prayer group & so the FCP grew. MeditaHon was definitely not a prominent feature of the C/E in 1948/9. Our sessions follow the same FCP format.

*How the meeHng goes The exercises or sessions last one hour divided into three secHons of twenty minutes. The leader is the only speaker except in part three. These sessions can be described as 1 Head 2 Heart 3 Hands.

We begin by consciously relaxing physically. Entering silence slowly. DistracHons fade; are put aside. We then listen to God’s invitaHon to us in MaShew 11:28 where Jesus reminds us that we find rest in him and then the leader tells us the saying or verse we are contemplaHng. It is most oien a Dominical saying—The “I am” sayings of Jesus are used both from the Old & New Testament. In the 1st Silence of 5—10 minutes we take the saying into our minds--repeaHng internally like a mantra the words.

Aier a few words from the leader we carry on into the 2nd silence where we take the saying deep into ourselves ie What is Jesus saying to ME through this word. 2nd silence is from 5--15 minutes. The 3rd ‘Silence’ we use to channel this saying to those we want to pray for. Only the name of the person or situaHon is said & then the saying is repeated.*

There is tea/biscuits aier & Hme for chat if wished. The prayers cover personal & world events. There are a group of approx. 5—8 people each Hme but anyone is welcome. Below are some comments from people who aSend the group.

Sue Davies

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In silence, conBnued

Comments from In Silence parBcipants

I have aMended the In Silence mee2ngs for 2 years. The purveyance of God’s peace can be felt. It feels like God is leading his sheep to the green pastures to be fed & to be refreshed in His living waters. It recalibrates & restores my soul

t is very interes2ng that becoming as relaxed as possible & emptying your mind to take in one part of one verse from the Bible, is easier when being part of a small group than when I am on my own. You forget about those around you & just concentrate on a few very helpful words. Sue always has it prepared well & we are grateful to her.

Shield Report

SHIELD feels as though it has gone from strength to strength this year. It has been great to welcome Phil, Joshua and Jacob to the SHIELD team. Having more leaders allows for more support, discussion and relaHonship building with the young people. We currently have 13 young people who aSend from year 7 to 12. We look forward to new members joining at the end of the summer term who will be moving on to high school in September.

We have fun, food, games, Bible study and prayer. We pray we can conHnue to enable the young people to explore their own personal faith in Jesus; to know how loved and accepted they are by Him, just as they are; and to support one another to grow in our faith.

The photograph is of the prayers from a recent SHIELD group. We had fish and chips and talked about when Jesus appeared to his disciples on the beach and cooked them fish. The prayers are steps of paper wriSen on and shaped into fish.

Rachel Chapman (Youth Leader)

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Children’s Ministry Report

St Helen’s kids’ church has experienced an increased growth and engagement over the last year, which is brilliant! Our aim has been to create an interacHve environment where children can feel valued and confident to parHcipate acHvely in their own faith journey. Our wonderful kids’ team have made efforts to make everyone feel welcome and have encouraged engaged in interacHve prayer, reflecHon, and discussions.

Every Sunday we have provided acHviHes that have given children the opportunity to pray and wonder about the stories of Jesus. To share their thoughts and ideas freely through open discussions in a supporHve environment. From fun games, creaHve crais to themed word searches, which results in everyone becoming compeHHve! Kids’ church has a sense of community and has built up fellowship among us all. During the Easter season, we used a "Godly Play" approach, using objects to bring the stories of the resurrecHon to life. This interacHve session helped the children's imaginaHon and deepened their understanding of the Easter message.

Our dedicated team of volunteers play a crucial role in the success of Children's Church. Their commitment, creaHvity, and passion for working with the children creates a fun nurturing environment for everyone. I am incredibly grateful for their contribuHons and recognise them as invaluable members of St Helens Children’s Ministry. A big thank you to you all!

Laura Truter

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Every Good Work Youth Project Report

We have started the Hot Chocolate club sat the Portobello Community Centre which runs on a Monday evening and young people are coming and gelng involved in the acHviHes there which is good. Some of these young people are people we have come into contact with through the work of the CROSS project in school. I am spending Hme in Thomas a BeckeSs on a Thursday and KeSlethorpe on a Friday. This is for the lunchHme clubs at those schools and I am also working with the Cross club to provide RE lessons in the schools and teaching the Gospel from a posiHon of faith rather than simply an academic subject.

Work is also being done outside the Parish at St Swithun’s and St George’s with new youth clubs starHng there since Christmas and lessons in Cathedral High School and City Fields School.

Later on in the year, we will be working with these young people on social acHon projects and using these ‘good works’ to exemplify and teach the gospel.

This is an exciHng year to really begin engaging with the young people in the parish and area of Wakefield.

Phil Asquith

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ChrisBans Against Poverty Report

Over the past year Nick's ongoing health problems have meant Vivienne has had plenty to do, making visits while Nick mostly works from home.

The aboliHon of the Debt Relief Order fee in the March budget was very welcome. Four of our clients have become debt free with a DRO, and five others are in the process of doing so. CAP have streamlined the process and the wait for approval of a DRO applicaHon is now much shorter. A problem, however, is that, following debt write-off, if one's income is insufficient, debt may well recur, and this situaHon is all too frequent in the current climate.

Eleven other clients are currently working with us, either following a debt repayment plan or awaiHng their own route out of debt, and for a further six the service we offer was not appropriate. Two have started aSending church since working with CAP.

The Shield youth group lent their muscle and assembled 22 hampers, to which church members contributed, and which were delivered to clients at Christmas. A CAP Money course was run at the Spring by Cath Moxham, and Vivienne aSended. Mick, our Community Links Coordinator, gave talks in other churches to generate support. We spoke at the Deanery Synod meeHng held at St. Helen's, which sparked some interest and we hope to recruit a new befriender as a result. Our volunteer befrienders are essenHal to what we do: we are extremely grateful to them, and try to get together together every few months for lunch, prayer and a bit of training.

Nick and Vivienne Drayton (CAP Debt Centre Managers)

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The Spring Report

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IntroducBon - Preparing our report for the APCM, always bring us that opportunity to pause and reflect on the year that has passed and I am always so grateful for that – to sit, be sHll and reflect on what God has done with The Spring and its army of volunteers and staff team over the last 365 days. Too oien I find myself onto “the next thing” and don’t have Hme to enjoy the present so here goes.

Fellowship & Fundraising – we are always

blessed to start the year with our Volunteers Tea Party, a joyous affair in 2023 enjoyed by over 70 volunteers and a real opportunity to catch up with folk who work on different days and to introduce our new volunteers to one another.

Knit and Kna\er conHnues to thrive under the guidance of Liz Parker – and it has been lovely to welcome new members in 2023 and watch friendships bloom and grow.

We also in began in 2023 a regular monthly sing-a-long, hosted by Dr Bob and our very own Peter Maxwell – who as well as spreading joy to so many through song are also raising much needed funds for Wakefield Hospice. Do pop the dates in your diary for this year – its always the last Tuesday of the Month.

On a theme of firsts – Reverend Hannah hosted a Passover Supper for the first Hme at The Spring on Maundy Thursday, a thoroughly engrossing event which also raised £800 for The Cross Project.

Our Fundraising has been constant throughout the year – and this year we have been able to support with regular giving to ChrisHans Against Poverty and The Cross Project. In addiHon to our regular giving, we have also staged several fundraising events for – ChrisHan Aid Lent Lunches, Macmillan Coffee Morning, Breast Cancer Now, Tearfund, Kaiju MarHal Arts, and DEC Ukraine.

Our Spring Cra] Fayre, which started in 2022, became a whole weekend in 2023 and received great feedback from exhibitors and visitors alike and raised funds towards the Spring - look out for 2024 dates in our NewsleSers.

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The Spring Report conBnued

Our Buildings -

We began the year with a new Wash up area, and whilst we didn’t quite run to Hme the result was amazing – and the transformaHon well received by everyone. It has been quite the year for makeovers – and our biggest transformaHon to date was when we installed our new kitchen in September. Whilst it was an extremely stressful period the result was, and conHnues to be, nothing short of miraculous. Like most builds we did overspend but the result was a kitchen fit for purpose that will see us into our next season and beyond – thank you to everyone who contributed in so many different ways and raised a staggering £ 17, 166.00. A huge thanks to CJ Heaton Joinery for bringing it all together and of course Craig Orr who conHnues to be such a support in maintaining our Spring Buildings.

Our Team –

we saw some new faces in 2023 as we welcomed two previous volunteers onto the Kitchen Staff Team, Carol Watson who came on board to

cover for Joyce and Cathy Royle, who has been volunteering in the Shop for several years previously but who joined the Kitchen team following a very busy Summer.

Serving is at the heart of our mission here and we pray that through God’s Grace we will conHnue to do so throughout the coming year.

It just remains for me to express my hear}elt thanks to everyone on my staff team – Margaret Wilson, Jane Nolan, Jackie Gabriel, Jean WaSs, Carol Watson and Cathy Royle, my Directors Craig Orr, Brian PraS and Reverend Hannah and of course, without whom we would cease to be, our beloved and faithful volunteers, all 82 of them!!

Cath Moxham (Manager at The Spring)

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Portobello Community Forum Report

Portobello Community Centre conHnues to serve as a vibrant hub of acHvity for its community and surrounding areas. Throughout the year 2024, numerous programs and iniHaHves have been successfully implemented, fostering community engagement and support. Here's a comprehensive overview of the highlights: Staffing:

Sarah CuSs, employed for 17 hours per week, and Laura Truter, working 4 hours per week, conHnue to play crucial roles in the operaHon and management of the centre. Funded AcBviBes

Thanks to a generous grant of £15k from Wakefield Council Culture Grants, Portobello Community Centre was able to offer a diverse range of acHviHes accessible to members of the Wakefield District at an affordable price.- These acHviHes include Sewcial Sewing Club, Kung Fu, Portobello

Toddler Group, Yoga, Sewcial KniSers and Modellers, Zumba, Trinity Modelling Group, Community Meal - cooking on a budget, Evening Sewcial Sewing Club, Henna Design Course, and Dorset BuSon Making Course.

Regular Group MeeBngs:

Various community groups, such as Hot Chocolate Youth Club, Crai and Photography Group, Portobello Drop-In Alcoholics

Anonymous, Strong Tower ChrisHan Centre, and The African Utd Society, conHnue to meet regularly, promoHng social cohesion and support within the community.

TLG Make Lunch Club

The TLG Holiday Lunch Club, held during every school holiday, has witnessed increasing popularity, with families returning each holiday for a hot meal and engaging acHviHes. Portobello Gala

Despite adverse weather condiHons, the 3rd Portobello Gala was successfully held, relocaHng to the Community Centre and Rainbow Hub. The event featured stalls run by Portobello Community Groups, along with

entertainment such as animals, drummers, and music. The presence of local leaders, including the Mayor, MP, and Councillors, highlighted the significance of the event, and the resilience of the community was evident. (con2nued on next page)

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Portobello Community Forum Report conBnued

Funding

The centre successfully obtained various grants, including funding for Sarah's Me & Menopause training, Nova & Prosper Core Funding for a new boiler, lighHng and some salary costs, Wakefield Council Culture Grant for acHviHes, Wakefield Council Climate Grant for solar panels and a baSery storage, and Wakefield Council Culture Grant for the Sow, Grow & Know Project. These grants have significantly contributed to the enhancement of the centre's faciliHes and offerings.

Future Plans

ExciHng plans for the upcoming year include expanding acHviHes at the Portobello Gala and applying for Sports England funding to introduce family sports acHviHes, further enriching the community's experience.

Hardship Fund and Christmas Blessings

The centre's commitment to supporHng families in need was demonstrated through the Hardship Fund, which blessed 17 families with over £1,300, and the Christmas Fund, which provided vouchers and uHlity assistance to a total of 34 families.

Acknowledgment and Thanks

The dedicaHon and support of volunteers and trustees are acknowledged and appreciated, as they conHnue to play a pivotal role in the success and operaHon of Portobello Community Centre. In conclusion, Portobello Community Centre has had a successful year, marked by a diverse range of acHviHes, community support iniHaHves, and successful funding acquisiHons. The centre remains commiSed to serving its community and looks forward to further growth and development in the coming year.

Sarah CuMs (Portobello Community Centre Manager)

We are pleased to enclose your annual accounts.

REGISTEI REI D CFIAIUTY NUMBER: 1131795 Sandal Magna ParochAal Church Council Report of the Trustees and Financial Statements Year Ended 31 December 2023 SMH Jolliffe Cork Ltd Chartered Accountants 33 George Street Wakefield West Yorkshire WFI ILX

Sandal M&giig Parochi41 Chureh Council Contents ofthe Finaneial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 Page Report of the Trustees Independent Ex&miner's Report Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the FinaneiAI Statement5 Detailed Statement of FÉnancial Activities

Sandal lgna Parocliial Church Council Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 Tlie trustees present their rcport with th¢ financial stat¢mcnts of the charity far tlic year cnded 31 D¢c¢mb¢r 2023. Th¢ trustees Iiavc adoptcd the prnvisions of Accounting and Reporting by Cliaritics.. Statcmenl of Recomn)ended Practic¢ applicablc to charities preparing their accounis in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in ihe UK and Rcpublie of Ircland IFRS 10?) (effective l January 2019}. The trustees also adopt the Churcli Accollnting R¢gu12tlOllS 2006. OBJF.CTIVF.S AND ACTIVITIES Objectives 4nd aims The object of Sandal Magna PCC is to promote in the ecclcsiastical parish the whole rnission of die Cliurch. Our mission is that with Jesus. tli¢ lost are found, the found grow and the loncly are enfolded. ACHIEVEMENT AND PbRFORMANCE Charitable activities The PCC produc¢s a separate docunient. the Annual Review. which highlights the activities of all the groups within the PCC throughout 2023. The Spring Cojnmunity Cafe Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the PCC. The company's trading activities are reflected in tlie conipany's own tinancial staiements. The PCC received gift aid donattons of £51,513 120?2". £43,618) fr(>m the company during ihe year. FINANCIAL REVIEW Reserves policy The Trustees have considered the level of reserves tliey wish to retain. appropri74te to the Charity's needs. This is based on the Charity's size and tlie level of financial cgmmitment held. At ihe year end, the unrestricted reserves were £344,52712022.. £268,876). STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document The Charity is controlled by its governing documeni, The Parochial Church Council Powers Measure 11956} and Church representalioi) rules aiid Constitutes an unin¢ortx)rated Charity. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number 1131795 Principal addre5$ Parisli Office, St Helen's Parish Church Barnslty Road, Sandal Wakeficld West Yorkshire WF2 6EJ

Sandal Magna Parochial CILureh Council Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 Trustees A Nortli V Buckley R PF4Tker CAOrr N Clark J Foster RLee S Lee (resigned 10.5.2023) BCPratt M Keeton M R Wa]ker C Rountree J Fir L Finn C A Francos E Morton H J Sinith J Arnold N Brook S POj1Z M Buckley (appointed 10.5.20231 IlldepeDdeDt Examiner SMH Jolliffe CoFk Ltd Chartercd Accountants 33 George Strcct Wakeficld West Yorkshire WFI ILX Approved by order of the board of irusiees on 24 April 2024 and signed on its behalf by.. H J Smith - Trustee

Independent EXaltr,$ Report to the Trustees Of S3nd81 Magtta P2rochial Chureh Council Independent ex&miner's report to the trustees of Sandal Magk)? Paro£hial Chureh Council report lo tlIL chdrily trustees on Iny exarniiiation of thc accoiiiils of Sandal Magna Paiocliial Churcb Council (the Trust) for the yeai ended 3 l December 2023. Responsibilities and basis of report As the cliarity trustees of the Trust you ar¢ responsible for th¢ preparation of the account5 In accordance with the requirements of the Charitit5 Act 2011 ('the A¢t'l. I report in respect of my examinatson of the Tnist's accounts carried out under Section 145 of thc Act and in carrying out my examinatioii I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Cliarity Commission undcr Section 14515llb) of the Act. llldependent examiner's statement Since yOiiT charity's gross income exceeded £2iO,000 your exaininer must be a nieinbei of a listed body. I can confum tliat l am qualified to undertake the exaTniiiation because l am a inember of the Instite of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies. I have coinpleted niy exarnination. I confirni that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any rnatersal respect.. accounting re¢otd& were not kept in respect of the Tnt as required by Section 130 of the Act., or the accounts do not accord with tliose rccords., or thc accounts do not comply with the applicable requirement5 COt]ceming the fomi and content of accounts set out in tlie Charities (Accoiints and Reports) RebFulations 2008 other tlian any requirwn¢nt that tl)e accounts give a true and fair view which is not a maller considered as pari of an independent examination. I luve no conc¢ms and havc come acioss no other Inatter5 in connection with the exainination to whicli attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanditjg of ihe accoullts to be reached. Jane Crossley FCA SMH Jolliffe Cork Ltd Chartcrcd Accountants 33 George Street Wakefield West Yorkshite WFI ILX 24 April 2024

S*ndal Magna P2ro¢hig1 Church Coumtil Statement of Financial Activitie5 for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 2023 Total runds 2022 Total funds Unrestricted tiinds Restricted funds Note5 IIYCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Dollatioiis and legacie5 260,925 19.623 280548 169,368 Charitable activities Churcli liall Icttings Fees RuTLning costs 7,732 5,974 2,650 7,732 5,974 2,650 7,502 5,384 Other trading activities Otlier inconie 94,960 30,708 1,950 96,910 30,708 93,871 30,701 Total 402 949 21.573 424,522 306,826 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 54.320 54J20 45,256 Charltable activities Missionary and charitable giving Ministry Running costs Wages 3.986 81,062 102,128 3.986 81,062 110,086 83.750 3,346 74,093 98,647 74.401 7,958 12,504 Tot&1 312,742 333,204 295,743 NET INCOME Transfers between fund5 90,207 14,556) 91J18 11,083 10 14.556 Net movement in funds 75,651 15.667 91J18 11,083 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 268,876 88,448 357J24 346,241 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 344,527 104,115 448,642 357.324 The notes forni part of these financial statements

S&ndAI Magna Parochial Church Couneil Balance Sheet 31 De¢ember 2023 2023 Total funds 2022 Total nds Unrestricted fiinds Restricted fund5 Not¢s FIXED ASSETS Taneiblc asscts Investments 134,844 82,666 217,510 212.334 134,845 82.666 217.511 212,335 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank 28,015 211,194 3,354 18,lOS 31,369 229 299 35,703 128,868 239.209 21.459 260,668 164,571 CREDJTORS Amounts falling due within one year (29,527) (io) {29,537) 119,582) NET CURRENT ASSETS 2119,682 21,449 231,131 144,989 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 344.527 104.115 448,642 357,324 NET ASSETS 344,S27 104,115 448,642 357.324 FUNDS Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 10 344,527 104,115 268.876 88.448 TOTAL FUNDS 448.642 357.324 The financial steMentS were approved by the Board of TrusÉees and autliorised for issue on 24 April 2024 and were signed on its behalf by.. H J Smith rustee A North - Trustee The notes forni part of th¢se financial statements

Sgnd81 la%a Parochial Church Council Notes to the Financial St8tements for tlie Year Lnded 31 December 2023 ACCOUNTING POLICIES B25ts of preparing the finaReial statements The financial stalemeiits of thc eliarity, Ivhicli is a publie bcncfit cntity undcr FRS 102, have been PTcparcd in accordaiice with Ilic Cliaritics .%ORP (FR8 1021 'Accountiiig and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recon]met]ded Pract2cc applicable to charitic% preparing thcir aecounis in accordance with the Financial Reportsng Staiidard applicabl¢ in th¢ UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102) let'fective l January 2Q191', Financial Reporting Staiidard 102 'Thc Financial Rcpi)rting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Iieland, and tlic Charitics Act 2011. Th¢ financial statcments hav¢ been prepared under the historical cost convention, with tli¢ ¢xc¢ption of investments which ay¢ included at market value. The financial statements incliide all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. Thcy do not include the accouiits of cliurch gTOUPS that owe theiT inait] affiliation to another body, nor those that ar¢ infomial gathering of church membei. The PCC has taken advantage under the ChaTlties Act 2011 from preparing group accounts. Financial reporting standard 102 - reduced di5c105ure exemptions The charity l)as takeii advantage of tl?e followit]g disclosure exeinption in preparing thes¢ financial statements, as pemiitted by FRS 102 Tlie Financial Reporting Standard applicablc in the UK and Republic of Ireland,: the requirem¢nts of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows. IRcoJDe All income is recognis¢d in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity lias entitlement to the funds, it j5 PTobable tlial tlie incom¢ ivill bc received and the amount ian be measured reliably. GraRtS GTants received are accounted for as thry fall due and included within the Statement of fillancial a¢tivities. Expenditure Liabilities are reeognised as expenditure as soon as there 15 3 legal or constructive obligation Committing th¢ chariiy to that expenditUTe. it is probable that a tra115fer of econoinic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measiired reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has bccn classified under headijigs that aggregate all cost related to thc category. Where costs cannot be directly atti'ibuted to particulai headings they have been allocated to a¢tivities on a basis consistent with the use of rcsources. Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expeiiditure. Tangible fixed assets Depreciation is provided at the following annual raieg in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life. Land and buildings Church equipineni Fixture5 and fittings Computer equipment at varying ratcs on cost IO/ooncosi 50/¢ on cost 250/0 on cost Consecrated and benefieed property of any kind is excluded from the fanCIal statements by s.10(21{al of the Charities Act 2011. continued...

Sandal lgna Parochial Church Council Notes to the Financial Statements- eontinued for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 ACCOUNTING POLICIES- continued Tangtble fixed assets Movable church fi11111shings held by the vicar and churcli wardens on special trusi for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal are accounted for as inalienable property. listed tbe thutch's inventory, which can be inspected lat any reasonable timel. TaxatioD Tlie Charity is exempt fToin tax on its charitable activities. Fund aecollnting Restricted funds represent (al income froin trusts or endowineilts which may be expended only on those restricted objects provided in the iemis of the trust or bequest, and Ibl donations or grants received for a specific objcct or invited by the PCC for a specific objeci. The funds may only be expended on the specific object for which they were given. Any balan¢e iemaining unspeni at the end of each yeaT inust be catried forward as a balance on tl)at fund. The PCC does not usually invest separately for each fvlld. Where there is no separate investment. interesi is apportioned to individual funds on an average balance basis. Unrestricted funds ale genetal funds which can be used lor PCC oidinary puwoses. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES 2023 2022 Fundraising events 96,910 93.871 TRUSTEES, REMUP4ERATION AND BENEFITS Theie weTe no tru5tee5' r¢mun¢ration or other b¢nefits for th¢ y¢aT ¢nd¢d 31 D¢c¢mb¢T 2023 nor for the year ended 31 Dec¢inb¢r 2022. Tru$te¢s' expenses There were no trustees, expenses paid foT the year ended 31 December2023 nor for the year ended 31 December 2022. STAFF COSTS The average monthly number of employee5 dllrillg the year was as follows= 2023 2022 pcc Sprin SHYP CAP {Christians Against Poverty) 12 No etnployees received emoluments in excess of £60.000. Total ernployee costs for the year amounted to £135.479 12022". £118,447). These costs include £6.462 of Employer's national in5UTan¢e contributions and £5.745 of EmployeT'S penslon contributions. continued...

Sandal Magna Parochial Chureh Council Notes to the Financial Statements- continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 COFWIPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FITrIATr4CIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestricted fi]nds Restricted nds Total funds INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 149.903 19,465 169.368 Charitable Aetivities Chiiich hall lettings Fees 7,502 5,384 7,50? 5,384 Other trading a¢tiviti¢s Otlier incon1¢ 88,301 30,701 5.570 93,871 30,701 Total 281.791 25,035 306.826 EXPENDITURE ON Raising ndS 45,256 45.256 Charitable activities Missioiiary and charitable giving Ministry Running costs Wages 3,346 74,093 91.547 67,034 3,346 74,093 98,647 74,401 7,100 7,367 Total 281,276 14,467 295,743 NET INCOME Transfers between funds 515 3.447 10,568 3,4471 11,083 Net movement in fund5 3,962 7,121 11,083 RECOtYCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 264,914 81,327 346,241 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 268,876 88,448 357.324 continued...

Sand81 Magna Parochial Church Council Notes to the FiNaneaal Statements- continued for the Year Ended 31 Deeember 2023 'ANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Fixtur¢s and fittings Land and buildLTi8S Church equipn)ent Comput¢r equipment Totals COST At l January 2023 Addiiions 292,237 17,019 48,572 1,252 101,408 3,190 19.361 461.578 22,527 At 31 DeceTnber 2023 309.256 49.824 104,598 20,427 484 105 DEPRECIATION Ai l January 2023 Charge for year 149.821 6,978 39,438 2,490 45,260 5,229 14.725 2.654 249,244 17J51 At 31 December 2023 156 799 41,928 50.489 17.379 266 595 NET BOOK VALUE Al 31 Deceinber 20?3 152,457 7,896 54,A09 3,1148 217,510 At 31 Decembei 2022 142.416 9,134 56,148 4,636 212.334 FIXED ASSET INVESTMF.NTS The investment in group undertakings represents IOOO/o of the issued ordinary share capital in The SpTing Community Cafe Limited. The company was registered in England and its principal activity is that of a cafe providing hol and cold food and beverages to the community of Sandal. Ai 31 December 2023 the Capital and reseTves totalled £17.814 12022.. £15.586) and the net increase in retsined eamings for the year were £2,228 {2022.. £3,559), after a gift aid donatiot] of £51,513 {2022.. £43.618) to tlie PCC. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2023 2022 Trade debtors Other debtors Prepayments aiid accrned income 1.793 243 504 34,956 29,576 31.369 35,703 continued...

Sandal Magna Parothial Church Council Notes to the Financial Statements eotttinued for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2023 2022 Trade CTediitsrs Social seciirity and other taxes Other creditors Amounts due to related undertakings Mission accrual Accrued expenses 476 737 lJ53 1,136 2,491 1,398 3,746 5,000 6,947 20,835 29,537 19,582 io. MOVEMENT IN FUIYDS Net moveTnent in ndS Tiansfers beiween funds At 31.12.23 At 1.1.23 Ullrestriettd funds pcc Sprii?g Walton Development 153,256 107,074 8,546 141,75S {51,616) 68 (59,624) 46,216 {1,148) 23>,387 101,674 7.466 268,876 90,207 (14.5561 344,S27 Restricted funds SHYP CAP Ichrisrians Against Poverty) Memorial Gardens 2,246 20,976 6S,226 1,453 423 76S) 1,043 (1556> 15.069 4,742 19,843 79.530 88,448 14,556 104,115 TOTAL FUNDS 357,324 91 J18 448.642 Net inovernei)t in lld$, included in the above are as follows.. Incoming iesources Resources expended Movem¢nt in funds Unrestricted funds pcc Spritig Walton Development 30S,682 96,969 298 1163,927) 1148,585) 1230) 141,755 {51,616} 68 402,949 (312,742) 90207 Restrirted fund5 SHYP CAP (Christians Against Poverty) Memorial Gardens 2,474 17,149 1,950 (I,Ik21) (16,726) 2,715) 1,453 423 21,573 20,462) TOTAL FUNDS 424,522 {333,204} 10 continued...

SAnd&l Ma%na Paroehial Church Couneil Notes to> the Financial Statements continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 io. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued Comparatives for movement in funds Nei movetnent in funds Transfers between funds Ai 31.12.22 At 1.1.22 Unrestricted funds pcc Spring Walton Development 153.486 102.260 9,168 38,744 (38,0891 1401 (38,974) 42,903 14821 153.256 107,074 8,546 264,914 515 3.447 268,876 Restricted fund5 SHYP CAP (Christians Against Poverty) Memorial Gardens 1,124 13,395 66.808 2,308 4.272 11,1861 3,309 5,570) 2,246 20,976 81.327 10,568 13,¢1471 88,448 TOTAL FUNDS 346.241 11,083 357.324 Comparative net movement in nds, included the above are as follows= Incoming resources R¢sourc¢s expended Movement in funds Unrestricted funds pcc Spring Walton Development 191,317 90.372 102 (152,5731 (128,4611 {242) 38,744 138.0891 281,791 (281,276) 515 RestrTCted funds SHYP CAP IChri5tians Against Poverty) Meinorial Gardens 2,969 16.496 5.570 (661) (12.224) 1,582} 2.308 4,272 3,988 25.035 14,467) 10,568 TOTAL FUNDS 306,826 295,743} 11.083 ¢ontinu¢d...

SgndAI MAgna Parochial Church Couttcil Notes to the Financial Statements- continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 ii. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES Tliere were no related party transaction$ for the year ended 31 December 2021. 12

Sandal Magna Parochial Church Council Detailed Statement of Fananci41 Aetivities for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 2023 2022 INCOME ANO ENDOWMENTS Don#tion$ and legacies Gift aid doivdtion from The Spring Community Cafe I.iinited Donations Gift aid Lcgacies and appeals CAP income Collections (open plate) 51,513 98,437 25,7110 79.746 17,149 7,923 43,618 77.858 21,529 3,404 16,495 6,464 280,548 169,368 Other trading activities Fundraising events 96,910 93,871 Charitable activities Church hall lettings Fees Diocesan Grants 7,732 5.974 2,650 7,502 5,384 16,356 12,886 Other income Car parking income 30.708 30,701 TotAI ineoJDing resourees 424,522 306,826 EXPENDITURE Other tradlng activities PuT¢liases Wages 2,591 51,729 1.210 44.046 54,320 45,256 Ch4ritAble activities Wages and pensions Rates and water Insurance Light and heat Teleplione Printing, postage and stationery Sundry expensCS Carri¢d forward 83,750 2,160 11,447 21,743 2,249 5,496 7,923 134,768 74.401 3,941 10.483 13,456 1,883 5,947 6,229 116,340 This page does not form part of the StstOry financial statements 13

Sandal Magna Parochial Church Couneil Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 2023 2022 Charitsble activities Rrought forward Cleaning and waste disposal Repairs aiid Jnainienance Church yard mainienallc¢ Upkecp of s¢tvices Tiaining costs Subscriptions and licences C.liildrcn and youth work expenses Depreciltlion of tangible fixed assets Parish share and otlier ministry costs Missioiiary and charitable giving 134,768 2,153 20,711 2.507 1.824 1.894 6.623 291 17J51 81,062 3,986 116,340 2,654 21,894 239 1.441 765 6,886 661 16,603 74,093 3,346 273.170 244,922 Support costs Governanee costs Accountsncy fc¢s Professional fees 3,720 3,432 2,1.33 5,714 5,565 Total resources expet]ded 333.204 295,743 Net income 91,318 11,083 This page does not fonn part of the statutory financial staiement5 14

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