2024-12-31-accounts - The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Sandal Magna, Wakefield

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Sandal Magna Annual Activities Report. Home, Hope, Hands 2024 Table of Contents Vicar's Report St Paul's, Walton Fabric Electoral Roll Churchyard Eco Church In Silence St Helen's Women's Fellowship St Paul's with St Helen's Mother's Union Choir and Organist Bellringers Music at St Helen's 11am service Parochial Church Council Safeguarding Wakefield Deanery Synod Children's Ministry Every Good Work Youth Project Every Good Work Youth Project Photos Shield Christians Against Poverty Portobello Community Forum Make Lunch The Spring 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Il Page 1

Sandal Magna Activities Report 2024 Vicar's Report by Revd. Hannah Smith We began 2024 speaking of three words- home, hope and hands: - God is our home and we welcome others to him. God is our hope in a world that desperately needs to see hope. We are God's hands and feet, showing his love in our world. 1 see us growing into these words as a parish as we continue to seek God's kingdom together- by paying attention to what God is doing around us and among us- and by getting involved. This year has been a busy one in the life of the Parish. January saw Phil Asquith join our Staff team, working for the Every Good Work project, serving with the Cross Project in local schools and starting Hot Chocolate and Game Changers youth groups at Portobello and in the Spring. The Spring Team and Directors gathered early this year to talk about the vision and future of the Spring and conversations began on how we might make the front of the building more welcoming- a work still in progressl We ran an Alpha course in the Spring in early 2024 where we saw around 30 people gather to explore faith more deeply which was wonderful. We have continued to work c105ely with our Church School Sandal Castle, enabling them to launch their new vision by hosting PopUK in school and in church. PopUK are a Christian music charity who taught all the children some excellent songs, some of which you will have heard as part of our 11am services at St. Helen's and that we use in Collective Worship in school. Our Parish also gave every year 6 child in Sandal Castle and Walton Primary an It's Your Move booklet, which gives resources helping children move from year 6 into secondary school in year 7. Phil had the opportunity to run sessions in both schools speaking about how our faith can help us in that journey. Continued on next page Page 2

Sandal Magna Activities Report 2024 Vicar's Report by Revd. Hannah Smith continued We welcomed Lizzy Brothwood as our curate as she was ordained in June 2024 and we had a lovely party to welcome her with a wonderful cake made by Linda (which l almost dropped!). It's great having Lizzy in the parish and we look forward to her 'priesting' in June 2025. We have continued to love the community of Portobello as Sarah and Laura and wonderful volunteers run Make Lunch each school holiday, feeding families who may be struggling and also running an excellent weekly Toddler Group. November saw a wonderful Light Night Party at the Portobello Community Centre which was full to bursting and full of life and energy. This year saw our first Volunteers Supper at the Spring - thanking key volunteers who lead areas of church life and give so much time and energy to make things run. There have also been some sadnesses this year as we have lost a few key members of our congregations- with the funerals of Judith Parkin,1sabelle North, Trevor Parkin and Brian Maw, among others. We also said a sad farewell to the lovely Orr family as they moved to Scotland later in the year. Ecumenically we said goodbye to Rob Cotton, our local Methodist Minister and welcome Julian Pursehouse who is now serving the local circuit. Financially, it has been a challenging year, with energy prices continuing to rise and we are very aware of the costs of heating all our spaces, but we have been touched by the generosity of all those who give regularly- thank you so much. During 2024 we had a preaching series on the Five Marks of Mission and we thought about the various ways that we see the kingdom of God growing in our world - including people following Jesus, becoming disciples, being baptized, and also serving the poor, standing up for justice and looking after our planet. Therefore, it's been great to remember how many of those we already do in our parish and it is encouraging this year to see our eco-group start meeting and looking towards how we as a parish take part in the stewardship of God's creation. Continued on next page Page 3

Sandal Magna Activities Report 2024 Vicar's Report by Revd. Hannah Smith continued Our year ended with a fantastic Christmas- we welcomed lots of people from around the parish and community to our special service5- including a bumper Christingle at St. Helen's where there wasn't a free seat in the house. We also introduced Carols and Cake at the Spring which felt like the start of somethin8...1 l arn so grateful to be the Vicar of this parish and for every person who thinks of St. Paul's, St. Helen's, the Spring or PCF as their home. My prayer is that we will all grow in hope as we move forwards and that we will each find the ways in which we are called to serve God together in this place. With love and prayers, Hannah Report from St Paul's Walton Another year has passed in the life of St Paul's and as we continue to serve our Lord, each other, and the community, I feel that there is a very strong spirit of teamwork. Very many members of the congregation and faithful friends contribute in so many ways to the life of the church, so the work of the Holy Spirit can be seen in the community and in the village. Special mentions to the gardening team, Andy {Mr Fixit) Owen who keeps the church clean and beautiful, those who serve refreshments after services, welcomers, readers, intercessors, service leaders, preachers and those who lead us in beautiful music. We do miss our musician Ali, but a few of us have now mastered the iPad, so with Andy's help we don't sing unaccompanied! We are able to continue to have two communion services each month, thanks to Hannah and Bishop Tom. A major highlight of the year was when we welcomed our new curate Lizzy Brothwood to the parish, with a joint service at St Paul's, and then enjoyed lots of food and fellowship. We also hosted two village choir events, school Christmas services, as well as a Christingle service. We continue our strong links with Walton Methodists, with shared services at Harvest and Remembrance. The Barnabas room continues to be well used both for regular church and community events, and private meetings and occasional partie5. God continues His work in Walton ! Margaret Walker rfl) Page 4

Sandal Magna Activities Report 2024 Fabric Report Annual Report: Stewardshlp of Church Bulldlngs and Land Heartfelt thanks are extended to everyone who has dedicated their time and financial 5UPPOrt to managing our church properties over the past year. Your commitment is fundamental to our mission and deeply appreciated. A major focus for our wider church community is addressing the Church of England's call, issued by the General Synod in February 2020, to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions by 2030. Meeting this target for our extensive estate requires developing a long-term plan to move away from fossil fuels towards sustsinable energy sources. Successfully implementing this transition will demand significant fundraising efforts and administrative support in the coming years to navigate planning processes and meet faculty requirements. We warmly invite anyone with relevant skills, ideas for this Net Zero initiative, or suggestions for enhancing our buildings for ministry, to connect with any Strategic Building Support (SBS) team members: myself, Dom, Mark, and Andy. Your input is valued. Special recognition goe5 to Abby for her leadership in advancing our participation in the Eco Church awards program. Through the dedicated efforts of the Eco Church team - comprising Margaret, Cathy, Graham, Jackie, Sarah, Mark, Barbara, and myself - St Helens has successfully achieved the Bronze Award this past year. We are incredibly proud of this accomplishment and remain committed to this important initiative, with the aspiration of ultimately achieving the Gold award standard across all our church buildings. A ROCHA BRONZE AWARD WINNER 2024 Eco•cHURCH This year also marked the formation of the St Helens Solar Team, comprising Andrea, Sarah, Neale, and Julian. We look forward to sharing further details about this promising initiative and its potential benefits for all our buildings in the future. The Architect (Alexa) conducted the quinquennial surveys of our Churches, Separately, Scopus Asbestos Compliance performed the asbestos surveys covering all our buildings. Continued on next page Page 5

Sandal Magna Activities Report 2024 Fabric Report continued The Sprlng: The Spring continues to thrive and Serve as a vital resource for the local community, thanks to the wonderful efforts of our staff and volunteers. We are actively pursuing our strategic vision to enhance The Spring, making it an even more welcoming, functional, and hospitable space. Thanks to Matt's efforts, we are currently engaged with a company that will assist us in achieving this vision on favourable terms. Key updates.. Superb new roofs have been expertly installed by Simon and Richard. The lighting in the main hall has been upgraded. • Fibre broadband is now installed. St Helen's: Key updates include.. An eco survey was commissioned by the diocese which will help us to obtain grants. Fibre broadband is now installed. We have obtained much better rates for the supply of Electricity and Gas. Following storm dama8e where a large tree lost a major branch, natural light at the back of the church has improved. A process is now in place for the ongoing safe management of our trees. Essential roof repairs have been expertly completed by Richard Shackleton - our sincere thanks for his ongoing work. The wall in the office has been expertly replastered by Paul. The green shed, which supports our gardening volunteers and replaces storage space previously available in the Vicarage garage, is now fully operational. Repair work on the stained-glass window has commenced. l encourage you to view the restored dry-stone wall adjacent to Sandal Hall Mews. Julian has lovingly repaired the wall to an exceptional standard, and we extend our sincere thanks to him for his meticulous work. The Video cameras are being restored - thanks to Phil. Outstanding Item: Further sound system enhancements are still required. Continued on next page Page 6

Sandal Magna Activities Report 2024 Fabric Report continued St Paul's: Recognition and thanks go to Andy Owen for his invaluable support at St Pauls throughout the year. The building currently exhibits signs of wear and requires considerable general maintenance. Future planned works include some window replacements, soffit repairs, and necessary electrical upgrades. 'ljli The work of maintaining our extensive estate is continuous. Deep gratitude is extended to everyone who contributed this past year. Special thanks are due to our skilled tradespeople and partners: Simon Ives (Roofing), Ant and lan (Plumbing), Will and Dave (Heating Engineers), Unique Electrical {Electricians) and Paul Glynn (Plasterer). Above all, a profound thank you goes to the countless dedicated volunteers whose efforts underpin the ministry of our church and make so much possible. Looking ahead, we continue to need 5UPPOrt. If you know of individuals, either professionals or volunteers, who might possess relevant skills and be willing to assist with future property management needs, please do share their contact details with me (with their permission, of course). Your ongoing support and contributions are invaluable. Craig Orr (Churchwarden) Electoral Roll Report At the date of the Annual Parochial Church Meeting in 2025, there were 164 names on the electoral roll. Ruth Mccallum, Elertoral Roll Officer Page 7

Sandal Magna Activities Report 2024 Churchyard Report The team of Allan Crossman, Nigel Brook, Mark Buckley, Julian Finn, Julian Gill, Gill Heap, John Hepworth, Alex Hull, Helen Lawrence and (when fit) Les Wilson, have been joined by Yvonne Ray and Eddy Brook who has joined us during his gap Year before going to university. They have continued to attend on a Wednesday morning. 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 cutting back the various hedges, as well as removal of fallen branches and leaves and clearing up after storm damage to the beech tree at the back of the church, as well. as looking after The Tree of Life, 16 War Graves and the Pilkington fenced area. Julian Finn has repaired a part of the wall to Sandal Hall Mews that had collapsed. As a result, the Churchyard now looks tidy. Many thanks to those parishioners who have commented positively on our work, it is much appreciated. We were able to purchase and get installed a prefabricated storage shed 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. The snowdrops and daffodils have been glorious again this year. The primulas are now in flower and we await the flowering of the bluebells. Julian Gill and the team. The Pilkington Plot Page 8

Sandal Magna Activities Report 2024 Eco-church As some of you may be aware, Margaret Walker and myself formed an 'Eco Church, group back in October last year. This is a movement set up by charity 'A Rocha, to help churches think proactively about how we can better care for God's earth and encourage others to do the same. Churches are invited to fill out a survey of five areas - Worship, Lifestyle, Buildings, Land and Community Engagement. Each section contains questions exploring how environmentally friendly our buildings and pastoral practices are, and what steps we are taking to encourage each other and our local community to improve. Based on our answers we are then awarded a Bronze, Silver or Gold, which we can use to raise awareness of the importance of protecting our world, and also may give us the opportunity to apply for funding or resources to help us improve our church's environmental impact even more in the future. Thanks to the hard work of our group we have now earned a Bronze for St Helen's, and next we plan to fill out an application for St Paul's. Ultimately we hope to survey each of our church buildings in turn, including the Spring Cafe, and once we have done this we can start to See what the next Steps are for Silver or Gold. Regardless of what awards we may or may not achieve, the survey provides us with a framework to reflect. We believe that God asks us to be stewards of His creation, preserving it for the future and also caring for all His living things. l am excited for how we can better use our land and buildings out to our local community and collaborate to care for Earth. Practical examples of this include providing spaces for wildlife to flourish, encouraging sustainable eating practices, investing our money in green businesses and mending, repairing and swapping our clothes and possessions. to reach our UK A ROCHA BRONZE AWARD WINNER 2025 Eco*cHURCH (Continued on next page) horch.aroclIa. Page 9

Sandal Magna Activities Report 2024 Eco Church continued I would like to share with you these Before and After shots of a Gold Eco Church - St John's Methodists in Settle. They transformed their car park into a thriving community garden. If you would like any more information or have any questions please feel free to send mean email at abb stanle mail.com. You can a150 read more about Eco Church at htt church.arocha,or ones Abby Stanley-jones In silence, Contemplative Prayer Report Our group continues to meet every month - except August- in St. Paul's Walton. There are approximately 8 regular pray-ers. Any one is welcome to come even if it is impossible to commit regularly. There is no pressure to pray out loud - in fact the whole purpose is to be silent before God & listen to what He is saying to you through the word being contemplated on the day & often it is after the day when you hear Him. Very often it is just lovely to rest & relax in the silence & be aware of God's presence. He enjoys YOUR company & in the company of a close loving friend or Father no words are necessary. Come & See Jn I v 39. In silence, rest & trust is your strength & salvation. Is 30 v 15 We aim to meet & stsrt promptly at 2pm so that the silence is not broken by late comers. The session finishes at 3pm followed by tea/coffee, cake if possible & chat. Sue Davies Page 10

Sandal Magna Activities Report 2024 St. Helen's Women's Fellowship This small, and informal group continue to meet on the first Monday of the month (loam to 12.00 midday) in the Emmaus Rooms at the rear of the church for Fellowship & Fun, often with a Speaker and always with time for a chat and catch up with friends over a cuppa & cakel We have now been up & running for over 75 years, starting in 1949 as 'Sandal Young Members, (a junior branch of the Mothers Union) Topics discussed in the 1950's & 1960's had a similar tone to the issues we have today and sadly we don't seem to have progressed with solving the problems of poverty or hardships of any sort since. But now our speakers are using a variety technical aids (like Power Point) to aid their presentations, whereas in 1952 meetings were illustrated with lantern slidesl How many of you remember thesePI We have enjoyed a variety of speakers at our meetings, including learning (on the 1st Anniversary of the Coronation of King Charles & Queen Camilla) about all the Kings called Charle5 who came before our current monarch (as well as our present King) from one of our members, Val Williamson. This last year, our main fundraising efforts were for the Children's Air Ambulance in addition to also making smaller donations to a few smaller & more local charities. We continue to try & support our church flower arrangers in creating a small display in the church entrance at Harvest time, (the produce then being distributed within our Parish & community), help with the Christmas church decorations & with the Mothering Sunday daffodil posies. So, don't sit at home alone, If you are not sure if this is the right group for you or not, why not come along and see for yourself? You'll be sure of a warm welcome and we'd be very happy to see you. Gill Heap Page 11

Sandal Magna Activities Report 2024 St Paul's with St Helen's Sandal Magna Mother's Union Report The branch meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of the month at 7:30pm, in the Barnabas rooms at St. Pauls, Walton. Currently there are 13 members in our branch, though many are unable to attend the meetings for health reasons. In addition to branch meetings our branch was also represented at various Episcopal Area and Diocesan events. 2024 15th Aprll Feedback and business. 24th May Annual meal at the White Horse Pub. 15th July Game around Women in the Bible. 19th August Beetle Drive raising money for the Summer of Hope Appeal. 16th September Barbara Butler speaker about her experience in Kenya. 18th November Game around Men in the Bible. 9th December Christmas celebration and worship. 2025 15th January Wave of prayer. Members did this at home as many had commitments preventing attendance. 20th January Branch AGM. 17th February Discussion about the future of the Branch. Mary Marshall MU development leader spoke to us about our options. 7th March Meal at White Horse. 29th March Preparation of Flowers for Mothering Sunday. 17th March Sadly, numbers attending meetings have dropped to single numbers. With great regret it was decided that we could not function any longer. Therefore, a decision was made to start the process to close the Branch. Most of our members opted to become Diocesan members, some have decided to end their membership and one will move to another branch. The process of closure will take 6 months. In addition to our monthly meeting some of our members attend 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 by 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 was the MU Enterprises Rep for the Wakefield Episcopal area, but retired from the role in December. Throughout the year our faithful members have given their time and monetsry donations 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 knitting and other goods distributed according to local need. Catherine Tweedle Page 12

Sandal Magna Activities Report 2024 Choir and Organist Report St. Helen's Church Choir The Choir at the Traditional Carol Service held on Sunday 15th December 2024, with the Vicar the Rev'd. Hannah Smith and the Curate, the Rev'd. Lizzy Brothwood. It is a privilege for the members of the choir to lead the congregation in worship, for Morning Prayer, the Service of Holy Communion and on Special Occasions. We continue to increase the range of Introits sung at the beginning of each service and balance the choice of new hymns and new words to well-known tunes, along with old favourites from the Ancient and Modern hymn book. Hymns are chosen to reflect the theme of the Service, the season of the church year or the readings. Having said that, we always welcome suggestions from members of the congregation which they feel would enhance the service. (Or putting it another way- their favourite hymns, but we cannot sing 'Onward Christian Soldiers, every Sundayl) In passing, we are always looking for new members for the choir. The ability to read music is desirable, particularly for those singing alto, tenor or the bass parts. Choir practices are held on Thursdays before the second and fourth Sundays of each month. Please contact me if you are interested. Finally, on both your and my behalf, I record thanks to the faithful members of our choir. We are all encouraged by your commitment. John Arnold Organist Page 13

Sandal Magna Activities Report 2024 Bellringers Report How many of our congregation (or community) know about the ringing of o&r church bells, the skill and art of 'change ringing'P 'Change ringing, is a technique that involves ringing a set of tuned bells in a precise sequence - that sequence of bell strikes is called a 'change'. The origins of this are thought to lie in the late sixteenth century when church bells began to be hung with a full wheel, giving ringers control of their bell, allowing sets of be115 to be rung in a continuously changing pattern and so creating a form of 'bell music, and a series of mathematical sequences. You just need to be able to countl (concentrate and keep countingl) Bell ringing is a team activity, stimulating the brain and helps to keep you fit- not only in the technique and physical action required of pulling the ropes to control your bell but also in climbing the 42 steps up the towerl Here at St. Helen's, our largest (and heaviest) bell (tenor) weighs in at 13cwt and the smallest (and lightest) bell (treble) weighs just 5cwt 2qtrs 221b (That's 660kg- tenor bell, down to 289.4kg- treble bell) Our team of ringers do our best to make a joyous sound 'calling' you to services held at St. Helen's Church, for weddings or to celebrate special occasions. It takes time and commitment to learn any skill, but we would love to hear from you and we need your help to keep this traditional craft alive. Age is no barrier (almostl). Our team ages range from 9 to 86 yearsl Can you spare your Wednesday evening for practice night and Sunday mornings for service ringing and so contribute to the service of your church and community? Gill Heap Page 14

Sandal Magna Activities Report 2024 Report on Music at the 11am Service The 11am worship is an ever changing and evolving service with a range of musicians bringing their gifts to lead our worship. A real highlight of this ministry was Christmas, and particularly the contemporary Carols by Candlelight service. Many of our 11am musicians played at that service, forming a larger than normal music group (giving us an answer to the question 'how many musicians can you fit in the chancel?,) and developing our own arrangements of some well-known carols. We are blessed to have so many very talented worship group members who give their time so generously to lead us in worship. Many thanks to the following excellent people for their help and input to thi5 group: Hannah Smith, Abby Stanley-jones, Andy and Rachel Chapman, Andy Owen, Dom Tuck, Jonathan and Solomon Woodcock, Joss Thorndike, Linda Asquith, Luke Seymour, Mark Taylor-Thomas, and Nat Jackson. On top of this, we're looking forward to being joined in the coming months by some young people who want to sin8 and play with us at the front. some already dol We have also introduced a new software for our service. This software, called Proclaim, is a presentation software specifically designed for worship which is making the job of putting the service together a lot simpler and quicker, as well as looking great on the projector screens. Looking towards the future, while we are lucky to have some good equipment, such as the piano, bass amp and mixing desk, but the main PA system is overdue for an overhaul. We're currently in the process of exploring what PA system will serve us well in the coming years. We are also looking at recording sermons and making them available on our website and offering streaming and recording services for funerals. Another area we are exploring is how to improve our visual resources during the 11am service, and one option being explored is replacing the projectors with TV screens rather than projection screens. The TV screens would be brighter, a little bit larger viewing area and look neater. As with all things, budget is always a concern, so these are very much long-term plans and will take much work, prayer and consideration. Phil Asquith Page 15

Sandal Magna Activities Report 2024 Sandal Magna Parochial Church Council (PCC) Report "A> A Parochial Church Council (PCC) is the executive committee of a Church of England parish and consists of clergy and churchwardens of the parish, together with representatives 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, promoting the mission of the church. Your PCC has been diligent throughout the year in fulfilling this role. Your PCC met on six occasions during the year 2024. The APCM was held on 22nd May 2024. All meetings began prayerfully with a biblical reflection and concluded with the saying of The Grace. Reverend Hannah managed and chaired each meeting leading the PCC to consider issues related to the mission and management of the Church. This year we had a particularly strong focus on safeguarding both ensuring we are compliant but also rigorous in our approach to this important area of Church life. The treasurer led us in considering the budget and proposed financial decisions for the church. There are 19 members of your PCC who work hard to grapple with documentation, and legislation 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 action groups are appointed as the need arises. Groups eg to explore eco Church, to improve and develop Health and Safety measures etc. Members of the PCC liaise with the Diocese, the Deanery Synod, Planning Department of the council, the Historical Buildings dept, the Jaguar Garage, the council department for preservation of trees, Health and Safety inspectors, Sandal Castle School, Human Resources and many more..... We are thankful to all who serve on the PCC bringing their wider experience and their spiritual wisdom to each meeting and to each area of the work of the PCC. continued on next page Page 16

Sandal Magna Activities Report 2024 Sandal Magna Parochial Church Council (PCC) Report t* The PCC received reports from: Financial team (Budget, Gifts, grants, donations, Payaz and Gift Aid), Mike Keeton -Deanery Synod representative; policies including safeguarding, health and safety and financial controls,. updates on works on the Tree of Life. Christmas services; Links with Sandal Castle School; Appointment of: Rev Lizzy our Curate, Natalie Jackson as children's worker; all things connected with the church buildings repairs and improvements; Services held together with the school in church; Staffing needs; Taylor & Scholey Charitable Trust - linked to Sandal Castle School; update on youth and children's ministries.- This offers a brief summary of the reports received throughout the year. The PCC authorlsed /approved: • The audited annual accounts for 2024 The Budget for 2024 Updating of financial controls to current monetary values Fees update That the Parish Giving Scheme should be offered to Parishioners Decisions relating to repair and improvements to the building(s) and grounds Health and Safety improvements to buildings and grounds Health & Safety Policies • Mission giving to: The Cross Project, Mara, CMS and a one-off donation to Aviation Mission Fellowship Staffing decisions • Appointment of new Church school governors Marie and Alex to continue for a further 3 years on the board for the Taylor & Scholey Charity The purchase of a book gifted to each leaver at Sandal Castle School Authorising attendees for the Lay Worship Leader Course Pausing of Café Church 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 activities and give you His blessings Lynne Finn PCCSecretary Page 17

Sandal Magna Activities Report 2024 Safeguarding Report The care and protection of everyone involved in our Church activities is the responsibility of the whole Church. Everyone who participates in the life of our Church has a role to play in promoting a Safer Church for all. During the past year we have continued to develop our safeguarding processes. Currently we are working through the Diocesan SafegLJarding Dashboard which allows us to monitor our safeguarding procedures and ensure that we, as a parish, are compliant with Diocesan requirements. Our parish process continues to ensure that each ministry has an identified lead with responsibility for that area of work, this allows for greater transparency, communication and clarity of purpose. Ministry leads continue to support me in helping all workers, both paid and voluntary to complete a signed volunteer agreement and personal declaration and where necessary have a DBS check. Thank you, your support is important and really appreciated. Last November we had our now annual Safeguarding Sunday. This gave us the opportunity to talk about what safeguarding means and how we can all work towards having a safe, caring and inclusive parish where everyone can feel valued. We have some exciting developments in our Safeguarding training programme. We will continue to offer group safeguarding training through the Diocesan training portal to various ministries within the parish. Those that are happy to complete the training independently will of course have access to the training portal. I can give further information and a link to the training portal and how to use it, just get in touch on my parish email address safeguarding@5andalmagna.com Safer recruitment is also an area which we will be reviewing and developing appropriate training opportunities. We are working well with our Sunday School and Laura has successfully recruited a number of new volunteers. During the coming year we will continue 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 continue to offer support and training, and develop procedures and protocols that help to keep our parish safe and well. Gerard Kiely-jones Page 18

Sandal Magna Activities Report 2024 Wakefield Deanery Synod Report Thi5 report summarises the three meetings held in 2024. A fuller account of the individual meetings can be found in the Parish Newsletters. Meeting 2112124. Treacy Hall (Cathedral). The speaker was David Greenwood-Haigh on 'Fairtrade'. Fairtrade purchasing gives small producers of tropical food products Sustainable prices. The Diocese encourages parishe5 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 authorisation, within limits, of church blessings of couples, as individuals, in same-sex civil marriages. Meeting 416124. St.George's, Lupset. The first speaker was Mr Geoff Park, Diocesan Chief Financial Officer. The Diocese is in deficit. Parish Share contributions need to increase by 3% year on year to maintain ministry. However the Diocese is aware of financial pressures on parishes. The second speaker was Ms Janet Edmund Diocesan Chief Stewardship Officer. She explained a national church scheme called 'The Parish Giving Scheme., This entails parishioners pledging monthly amounts by Direct Debit which are processed centrally on a computer system, saving parishes the admin work of collection and 'Gift-Aid' applications. Parishioners may also pledge to automatically increase their contributions in accordance with the 'cost of living index,. The scheme has been in place since 2019. Meeting 12111124. St. Catherlne's, Belle Vue. The speaker was the Venerable Catherine Thatcher the 'new' Archdeacon of Pontefrart. She was trying to get to know the parishes in her three Deaneries. She gave a 'run down, of her background and career to date. She was concerned as to how the Church could 'reach' the next generation (say) in the new housing developments she saw in the Wakefield area. She opened that question to the meeting and much discussion ensued. Mike Keeton (Deanery Synod Representativefor Sandal Magna) Page 19

Sandal Magna Activities Report 2024 Children's Ministry Report I'm thrilled to see our children's ministry has flourished in 2024. Our wonderful team have created a safe, nurturing environment where the children can express and be open about their own faith in Jesus. Our mission has been to encourage the children to "wonder" and express their own thoughts and feelings f05tering a spiritual growth through prayer, worship and biblical teachings. Throughout the year, we offered various age-appropriate programmes including: Sunday 11am Kid's Church, All Together services, Baby and Toddlers on a Wednesday at Portobello Community Centre. A150 events such as Portobello Christmas and Light Party where children from church, school and surrounding areas have been involved in faith based activities. Our dedicated team of volunteers has been the foundation of our success in engaging with young children with planning themes, discussion time, making sure they're involved fully in the church environment, encouraging self confidence in worship and simply showing the children how important and welcome they are. In 2024 we have also focused on Admissions to Communion which has had a positive input from the families. They have felt appreciated that they can be involved in communion as a family and also expressed that it has helped the children understand the meaning of communion during services and session5. As we look ahead, we aim to continue to grow children's church and expand our outreach to include more children and families in the community. We look forward to another year of serving our youngest church members and helping them grow in their faith. Laura Truter Page 20

Sandal Magna Activities Report 2024 Every Good Work Youth Project Report It has been a year. Well, I mean, obviously, this is an 'annual report,. It's a yearly thing- the clue 15 in the name. But, it has been a yearl ! ! Every Good Work is moving forward with St Helen's and St Catherine'5 and doing Good Work. Between these two churches we have 3 youth groups operating, one worshipping community starting after the Easter holidays, three in-school clubs running and loads more planned for the future. Sadly, due to the lack of a youth worker at St George's church and limitations of time, things have temporarily paused there, but the advert is out and so we are hopeful we will appoint someone in the very near future. We have recently completed our first Acorn Course, on which 8 young people from the Eastmoor area came and learned about social action and what Christians do in the world, as well as Jesus and why he is important. They are now moving on to form a worshipping community that will also engage in social action and this will be in the area that they choose. They appear to have a passion for feeding people who need help, and after spending time with refugees at a monthly meal, an evening at the Community Awareness Project, a food bank and Christians Against Poverty it is easy to see why they know that this is important. We also had a fantastic weekend at Bolton Abbey where these young people experienced a bit longer walks than they are used to, thinking about the beautiful countryside as a deliberate act of a creator God and a church service. As a group, we led the prayers that they wrote and one of the young people rang the church bell. Hot Chocolate is a club that is finally finding its feet and moving forward with a real sense of purpose and we are going to be taking some of those young people on the Acorn journey in September/October. Please continue to shower this work in prayer- it is so needed I Lastly, I would like to thank the most amazing people who have given up their time to help both me and these young people. At Game Changers, Anne Brook, Fran Peace and Wendy and Graham Colbeck have helped provide a calm and fun atmosphere where young people come and play board games, complete jigsaws and go through a couple of packets of biscuits. At Hot Chocolate, Caroline Rountree, Chris Peace, Dom Tuck, Max Wooler and Rachel Hodson are regulars, with Teddy Foster and Julian Finn getting a special mention. They help keep an extraordinary group of young people happy, fed and gainfully enjoying themselves for an hour. One of the volunteers said it is the hardest but most rewarding hour of their week. I think that sums it up perfectly. Phil Asquith, Every Good Work Youth Leader Page 21

Sandal Magna Activities Report 2024 Every Good Work Youth Project Photos Page 22

Sandal Magna Activities Report 2024 Shield Report The youth group at St Helen's has continued to be well supported by parents and young people. We currently have 15 young people who attend SHIELD regularly. The age range is 11 to 18 years. We welcomed some year 6 members to SHIELD when we began Youth Alpha in March. We hope this will help them with the transition to high school in September. Some churches do not have a youth group, so we are pleased to include young people from other churches in the local area. SHIELD members helped to pack the Christmas hampers to bless families who are receiving support from Christians Against Poverty. It wa5 a huge team effort and thank you to Andy Owen for helping to coordinate the evening. SHIELD has helped to raise money for World Vision, in support of Liz and Andy Rowe who visited Nepal in the Autumn and we thank the young people for their commitment to this charity SHIELD is led and run by volunteers who all have many years of experience working with children and young people. It is a privilege to provide a safe space for young people where they can relax. make friends and learn more of God's love and His plan for their lives. We are still hoping for more people to help at SHIELD sessions so ' please get in touch if you are i nterested. Rachel and Andy Chapman Page 23

Sandal Magna Activities Report 2024 Christians Against Poverty Report Throughout 2024 at the Debt Centre we have continued to serve clients, both in dealing with their debts, and with a number of associated issues, including domestic violence and threatened house repossession. Even if someone doesn't stay with CAP all the way to becoming debt free, there may have been other way5 in which we can support them, for example, helping to raise the money for a car repair so that they can continue to travel to work, or Supporting them with the early stages of a bankruptcy application. We have tried to develop links with other agencies in Wakefield that provide support, because there are many sources of help in the city, if one knows where to look. And we have worked to raise our profile in turn with Council-based and voluntary organisations so that they can recommend our service when appropriate. Our team of willing volunteers has grown, and includes help with administrative tasks as well as befriending. We continue to be grateful for the generous support of members of St. Helen's and St. Paul's congregations in various ways, such as shopping for and assembling the Christmas hampers we deliver to clients (the Shield youth group were an enormous help here once again). Towards the end ofthe year we invited the sponsors who fund the Debt Centre to afternoon tea, which Stewart Mcculloch, CEO of CAP also attended, in order to express our thanks to them, and update them on the progress of the Centre. With our thanks to all who support us in prayer and in practical ways. Nick and Vivienne Drayton (CAP Debt Centre Managers) Page 24

Sandal Magna Activities Report 2024 Portobello Community Forum Report li Portobello Community Centre remains a vibrant space, offering activities, support & events that bring people together. stsffing 22 Sarah Cutts (15 hrs/week) & Laura Truter (4 hrs/week) continue to ensure the Smooth running of the centre. Regular Groups Our diverse groups foster friendships & learning: % Sewcial Sewing Club ,3 Hot Chocolate Youth Club kn: Kung Fu O Portobello Toddler Group • Sewcial Knitters & Modellers,% Portobello Drop In Craft & Photography Group A Chair-Based Exercise AA I Strong Tower Christian Centre l Apostolic Church l African Utd Society TLG Make Lunch Club I I Our holiday lunch club thrives ! We held 13 sessions, served 306 meals to 101 people and 15 volunteers helped run the sessions. Families enjoyed: African Drumming Cleethorpes Trip Portobello Gala Jij Our biggest yetl Featuring: / Live music & drumming * Bollywood dance Ikl Inflatables Lprayer Cafe Our Year 2024: A Year of Activities With £15,000 funding from Wakefield Council Our Year 2024 Culture Grant, we ran 350+ sessions for 500+ participants, contributing 1,171 volunteer hoursl Funding Success Grants secured.. Ir, £15,000- Wakefield Council Culture Grant 4 £1,215- Christmas appeal Hardshlp & Support OJ £1,300 - 17 families supported through Portobello Hardship Fund £1,215 - Christmas fund Ib Creative Workshops % Lots of stalls with activities lè African Drumming .ts £8,990 - Solar panels ¥5-' £5,000- Gala Thank You & Looking Ahead Huge thanks to our volunteer5, trustees & community! Here's to another year of connection & growth. V - Sarah Cutts (Manager at Portobello Community Centre Page

Sandal Magna Activities Report 2024 Make Lunch In October 2024, we celebrated the fifth anniversary of Make Lunch in Portobello, marking five years of serving meals and creating a supportive community environment for families during school holidays. Throughout last year we had amazing numbers With families returning and new familie5 being warmly welcomed into the sessions, fostering a sense of a big Make Lunch family. Healthy menus have been provided with love through Cath Moxham and the amazing kitchen team where the families enjoyed a warm and nutritious meal together. The biggest winner has always been the chocolate fudge cakel Community sharing shows positively in these sessions sharing stories and experiences reinforcing support and a listening ear to young families. Last August we provided every Wednesday entertainment from African Drummin8, Nature crafts and a trip to Cleethorpes beach. These positive engagements have been a wonderful blessing to each family. We are so thankful for individuals in the parish who supported this event by providing costs, which enabled all families to make precious memories together. A special thank you to all the dedicated volunteers who have contributed to the success of Make Lunch over the years. Every single person in the team brings warm, supportive invitation to every family that walks through the doors creating a feeling of belonging. Looking ahead, Make Lunch in Portobello aims to keep going with our heartwarming sessions including new events in the future. We're also hoping to get young people involved in the serving, aiming to give them a sense of involvement and self confidence in new skills. Lastly a big thank you to everyone who has been a part of the journey so far, and we look forward to many more years of making a difference together! Laura Truter Page 26

Sandal Magna Activities Report 2024 The Spring Report How quickly the years pass here at The Spring, although I sometimes think its down to the sheer volume of activities that we manage to fit in throughout the seasons and throughout everything The Spring continues to be at the heart of our Community and God at the heart of all that we do to serve that Community. Fellowship & Fundraising- once again I we started the year with our Volunteers Tea Party in January, an opportunity for us as a staff team to serve our amazing army of helpers, we had 72 this year gather in the Spring and a wonderful time was spent sharing stories and sharing in lots of laughter with one another. What a blessing our ladies and gentlemen are to us and all who come here. We have seen the Spring bring people together so often through the years, and this year has been no exception as we have hosted over the year, Sandal Art Group, Newmillerdam Wl, Wakeylele, and Wakefield Soroptomists, to name but a few. We have also been tremendously blessed in all our fundraising endeavours over the year, with donations amounting to almost £13,000 in 2024 . £150- Wakefield Hospice through the Singing Doctor, last Tuesday of the month £300 - Epilepsy UK and DEC- raised from Craft Fayre £1500 - Wakefield Street Kitchen & Community Awareness Project received £750 each from Christmas Tips £IOOO- was given to Tearfund from the Big Quiz in November £1500- was given to Macmillan after the Cake Sale in September £1200- was given to Breast Cancer Now, after the Afternoon Tea in August £IOOO - was given to Kaiju Martial Arts, after the Afternoon Tea in July £2400- was given to support the work of The Cross Project £2400 - was given to support the work of Christian5 Against Poverty Debt Centre £800- was given to Amos Trust following the Pas50ver Supper £222 - The Childrens Society £200- Amos Trust for Lent Lunches Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our being able to bless these charities. continued over page Page 27

Sandal Magna Activities Report2024 The Spring Report continued Our team have been amazing as always throughout the year, and whilst we have said farewell to some we have welcomed others. Carol retired from The Spring in August 2024, having served with us first as a volunteer and then as a staff team member in the Kitchen, leaving a vacancy which was then filled by Sally, who came to us with an abundance of experience following her 20 years looking after the catering at Wakefield Hospice, and her existing role as Pastoral lead at Sandal Methodists. Whilst it is always sad to see team members leave we wish Carol well in her retirement, and feel very blessed to retain her as a Volunteer again and then to be blessed having been given Sally who has settled in well with the team and whom we look forward to working alongside for many years to come. Whilst volunteering is such a privilege to do, it does come with certain responsibilities, and I must thank everyone who attended our Safeguarding, Fire, Health and Safety Training workshops which we held over the Summer months, wonderfully facilitated by Gerard Kiely-jones and Mark Buckley, our Parish Safeguarding and Health and Safety Officer respettively. The Spring, in itself, as a building continues to withstand the rigours of our daily busyne55 and we saw a new roof installed in the back end of the year along with various tweaks - ably overseen by our facilities lead, Craig Orr, or Mr Fixit, as we often refer to him as- what a blessing he is to us all here. Finally, as always, huge thanks to my invaluable team- Jackie and Margaret, who deputise so selflessly in my absence and serve beautifully all year round equally supported by the wonderful Jane, Jean, Cathy and Sally. Thank you to my supportive Directors - Reverend Hannah, Craig, Brian and Mary Hampton and of course a massive heartfelt thank you to our enormous team of volunteers without whom none of this would be possible, and our faithful customers who continue to support us everyday. I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, Psalm 86.12 Cath Moxham (Manager at The Spring) Page 28

We are pleased to enclose your annual accounts.

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1131795 Sandal Magna Parochial Church Council Report of the Trustees and Financial Statements Year Ended 31 December 2024 SMH Jolliffe Cork Ltd Accountants & Business Advisors 33 George Street Wakefield West Yorkshire WFI ILX

Sandal M4gn# Paroehial Church Council Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 Page Report of the Trustees Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet otes to the Financial Statements Detailed Statement of Finaneial Activities 13

Sandal Magn2 Parochial Church Council Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 Tlie trustees present their report with tlie financial statements of the charity for th¢ year ended 31 December 2024. The trustees hav¢ adopted the provisioiis of Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recomniended Practice applicable to charities preparing tlieir accounts in accordance with ihe Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effe¢live l January 2019). The tNstees also adopt th¢ Church Accounting Regulations 2006. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectives and aiffls The object of Sandal Magna PCC is to promote in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of tlie Church. Our mission is that with Jesus.. the lost are found, the found grow and the lonely are enfolded. ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Charitable activities The PCC produces a separate document, the Annual Review, which highlights the activities of all the groups within the PCC throughout 2024. Tlie Spring Community Cafe Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the PCC. The company's trading activities are reflected in the company's own financial statements. The PCC received gift aid donations of £74.412 (2023.. £51,513) from the company during the year. FINANCIAL REVIEW Reserves policy The Trusl¢es have considered the level of reserves they wish to retaiii. appropriate to the Charity's needs. This is based on the Charity's size and the level of financial commitment held. At the year end, the unrestricted reserves were £398,290 (2023: £344,527). STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document The Charity is controlled by its governing document, The Parochial Church Council Powers Measure {1956) and Church representation rules and constitutes an unincorporated Charity. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number 1131795 Principal address Parish Office, St Helen's Parish Church Barnsley Road. Sandal Wakefield West Yorkshire WF2 6EJ

Sandal Magna Parochial Church Council Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 Trustees A Nortli V Buckley (resigned 22.5.2024) R Parker CAOrr N Clark J Foster (resigned 22.5.2024) R Lee (resigned 22.5.2024} B C Pratt M Keeton M R Walker C Rountree J Fiiin L Finn C A Francos E Morton H J Smith J Amold N Brook S Poyntz (r¢signed 29.1.2025) M BLickley (resigned 7.10.2024) E Dunn Cowton (appointed 22.5.2024) L Asquith (appointed 22.5.2024) Independent Examiner SMH Jolliffe Cork Ltd Accountaiits & Business Advisors 33 Georg¢ Sti'eet Wakefield West Yorkshire WFI ILX Approved by order of the board of trustees on l May 2025 and signed on its beh21f by.. H J Smith - Trustee

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustee5 of Sandal Magna Parochial Church Couneil Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Sandal Magna Parochial Church Council I report lo tlie cliarity trustees on illy examination of the accoiints of Sandal Magna Paiochial Church Council (the Trust) for the year ended 31 Deceinber 2024. Responsibilities and basis of report As tlie cliarity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of tlie accounts in accordance with the requirements of tlie Charities Act 2011 ('the Act'}. I report in respect of my cxamination of th¢ Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examiniltion I have followcd all applicable Directions given by the Cliarity Coi]m]ission under Se¢lion 145{5)(b) of the Act. Independent examlner's statement Since your charity's gross incomc exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a ILSted body. I can conf that l am qualified to underlakc the examination because l am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies. I have completed rny examination. I confinn thpAt no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect- accounting records wer¢ not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act. or the a¢coiints do not a¢cord witli Ihose re¢ords' or the accounts do not comply with th¢ applicable requirements concerning the fonn and content of accounts set out in the Cliarities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than aiiy requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an indepeiident exarnin&tion. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Jane Crossley FCA SMH Jolliffe Cork Ltd Accountants & Busines5 Advisors 33 George Street Wakefield West Yorkshire WFI ILX l May 2025

Sandal Magna Parochial Church Council Statement of b inancial Aetivities for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 2024 Total funds 2023 Total funds Unreslricled funds Restricted funds Notes IIYCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 185,890 20,127 206,017 280,548 Charitable activities Chureh hall lettings Fees Running costs 8,572 13,593 38,537 8,572 13,593 38,537 7.732 5.974 2,650 Other trading activities Oili¢r income 99,165 38,880 99,165 38,880 96,910 30,708 Total 384,637 20,127 404,764 424,522 EXPENDITURE OIY Raksing funds 75,941 75,941 54,320 Charilable activities Missionary and charitable giving Miiiistry Running costs Wage5 7,331 85,461 138,677 99,221 7,331 85,461 144,957 112,581 3,986 81,062 110,086 83,750 6,280 13,360 Total 406,631 426 271 333,204 NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE) Transfers between funds (21,994) 75,757 487 75,757) (21,507} 91.318 io Net movement in funds 53,763 {75.270) (21,507) 91.318 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total fiLnds brought fonvard 344,527 104,115 448,642 357.324 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 398,290 28,845 427,135 448,642 The notes forni part of these financial statements

Sandal Magna Parochial Church Council Balance Sheet 31 December 2024 2024 Total funds 2023 Total funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets Investments 202,496 2,747 205,243 217,510 202,497 2.747 205,244 217.511 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash al bank 29,532 186,867 4,757 21,351 34,289 208,218 31,369 229,299 216,399 26,108 242,507 260,668 CREDITORS Amounts falling due witliin one year {20,606) {io) {20.616) (29,537) NET CURRENT ASSETS 195,793 26,098 221,891 231.131 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 398,290 28,845 427,135 448,642 NET ASSETS 398,290 28,845 427,135 448,64? FUNDS Unrestricted funds Restricted funds io 398,290 28,845 344,527 104,115 TOTAL FUNDS 427 135 448,642 Tlie financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on l May 2025 and were signed on its behalf by.. H J Smith - Trustee A North- Tstee The notes fomi part of these financial statements

Sandal Magn& Parochial Church Council Iyotes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of preparing the financial statements Tlie financial slatLin¢nts of the charity, whicli is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recoinmended Practice applicable to charities preparing tlieir accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicablc in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (cffective l Janiiary 2019),, Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicablc in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and tlic Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have beeii prepared UT]der the histortcal cost convention, with th¢ exception of inv¢slments which are included at market value. The financial slalemcnts include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsibl¢ in law. They do not kncliidc the accounts of church groups tliat owe their main affiliation to xnotlier body, nor those that are inforEnal gathering of church metnber. The PCC has taken advantage linder the Charittes Act 201 l from preparing group accounts. Financial reporting standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemptions The cliarity has taken advantage of Ilie following disclosure exemption in preparin&T these financial statements. as perinitted by FRS 102 'Th¢ Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland,: the requirements of Section 7 Stalemenl of Casli Flows. Income All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity bas entitlement to the funds. it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. Grants Grants received are accounted for as they fall due and included within the Stalemeut of financial activities. Expenditure Liabilities are recognised a5 expenditure as soon as ther¢ is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that eXpendire, it is probllble that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expendittire is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where ¢osts Car01 be directly attributed to particular Iieadings they liave been allocated to activities on a basis consist¢nt with the use of Tesources. Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been mel al tlie year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expendithre. Tangible fixed asset5 Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life. Land and buildings Church equipment Fixtures and fittings Computer equipment at varying rates on cost IOQ/o on cost 5% oncost 25 /ll on cost Consecrated and ben¢ficed property of any kind is excluded from the fmancial statements by s.10(2)(a} of the Charities Act 2011. continued...

Sandal Magna Parochial Church Council Notes to the Finaneial Statements - Continued for the Year Ended 31 Decetnber 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued Tangible fixed assets Movable chiirch furnishings held by the vicar and churcli wardcns on special trust for the PCC and which rcquire a faculty for disposal are xccounted for as inalienabl¢ property, listed in the church's inventory, which can be inspected (at any reasonable time). Taxation The cliarity is exempt from tax on ils charitable activities. Fund accounting Rcstricted funds represent (a) income from trusts or endowrnents which may be expended only on those Tcstricted objects provided in the terms of the trust or bcqucsl, and (b) donations or grants received for a spc¢ific object or invited by the PCC for a specific object. The funds may only be expended on the specific obj¢¢t for whicli they were given. Any balance rernaining unspcnl at the end of each year must be carried fonvard as a balaiice on diat fund. Tlie PCC does not usually invest separately for each fiind. Wliere tliere is no separftle investment, tnterest is apportioned to individual funds on an average balance basis. Unrestricted ftinds are funds which can be used at the PCC'S discretion. The PCC funds are general funds which can be used for PCC ordinary purposes. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES 2024 2023 Fundraising events 99,165 96,910 TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2024 nor for tILe year ended 31 December 2023. Trustees, expenses Ther¢ were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 December2024 nor for the y¢ar ended 31 D¢cember 2023. STAFF COSTS The average monthly number of employees during the yekr was as follows.. 2024 2023 pcc Spring SHYP CAP (Christians Against Povety) 14 12 No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000. Total eiTtployee costs for the year amounted ¢0 £184,481(2023'. £135,479). These costs include £5,077 of Employer's national insurance contribulions and £7,746 of Employer's pension contributions. continued...

Sandal Magna Parochial Church Council Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 COMPAtL4TIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 260,925 19.623 280,548 Charitable activities Church hall lettings Fees Running costs 7.732 5.974 2,650 7.732 5.974 2.650 Othcr trading activities Other income 94,960 30,708 1,950 96,910 30,708 Total 402,949 21,573 424,522 EXPENDITURE OIY Raising funds 54,320 54,320 Charitable activiti¢s Missioiiary and charttablc giving Ministry Running costs Wages 3,986 81,062 102,128 71,246 3,986 81,062 110,086 83,750 7,958 12,504 Total 3l2,742 20,462 333,204 NET INCOME Transfers between funds 90,207 14.556) 91,318 14.556 Net movement in funds 75,651 15,667 91,318 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought fonvard 268.876 88,448 357.324 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 344.527 104,115 448.642 continued...

Sandal Magna Parochial Church Council Notes to the Financial Statement5 - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Fixtures and fittings Land and buildings Chiirch equipnienl Con]puter equipment Totals COST At l January 2024 Additions 309,256 49,824 560 104,598 2,908 20,427 981 484,105 4,449 At 31 December 2024 309,256 50,384 107,506 21,408 488,554 DEPRECIATION At l January 2024 Charge for year 156,799 6,978 41,928 1,714 50,489 5,376 17,379 2,648 266,595 16,716 At 31 December 2024 163,777 43,642 55,865 20,027 283,311 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 D¢cember 2024 145,479 6,742 51,641 1,381 205,243 At 31 December 2023 152,457 7.896 54,109 3,048 217,510 FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS The investment in group undertakings represents IOOQ/o of tlie issued ordinary Share capital in The Spring Community Cafe Lirnited. The company was registered in England and its principal activity is that of a cafe providing hot and Cold food and beverages to the community of Sandal. At 3 l December 2024 the capital and reserves totalled £1 0,172 (2023= £17,814) and the net decrease in retained ¢2mings for the year were £7,642 (2023- £2,228) . after a gift aid donation of £74,412 (2023.. £51.513) to the PCC. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Trade d¢btors Prepayments and accrued income Amounts due from related undertakings 6,817 26,753 1,793 29,576 719 34,289 31,369 ontinued...

Sandal Magna Parochial Church Council Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Trade creditors Social s¢¢urity and other taxes Other Creditors Amounts due lo related undertaking5 Missioii accrual Accrued expenses 3,794 476 737 1,353 I,l36 5,000 20,835 5,000 9,264 20,616 29,537 io. MOVEMENT IIY FUNDS Net movement in funds Transfers between funds At 31.12.24 At 1.1.24 Unrestrictcd funds pcc Spring Walton Development Tree of Life Building fund Insuraneo monies 235,387 101,674 7,466 34,509 (69,887) (165) 1,835 (64,701) 62,093 (575) 76,440 2,500 205,195 93,880 6,726 78,275 2,500 11,714 344,527 (21,994) 75,757 398,290 Restricted fund$ SHYP CAP (ChristifAns Against Poverty) Tree of Life (memorial gardens) Church Yard and gardens Defibrillator fund Choir fund Bells fund 4,742 19,843 79,530 1,461 {974} (2,414) 4,891 (79,530) 646 427 123 loo 3,789 23,760 646 427 123 loo 104,115 487 (75,757 28,845 TOTAL FUNDS 448,642 (21,507) 427,135 io continued...

Sandal Magna Parochial Church Council Notes to the FinanciAI Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 io. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued Nel movement in funds, included in the above are as follows-. Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestrieted funds pcc Spring Walton Developtnent Tree of Life Insurance monies 272,837 95,506 30 4,550 11,714 (238,328) (165,393) (195) (2,715) 34,509 (69,887) (165) 1,835 11,714 384,637 (406,631) (21,994) Restricted funds SHYP CAP (Christians Against Poverty) 2,337 17,790 (876) (18,764) 1,461 (974) 487 TOTAL FUNDS 404,764 426,271) (21,507 Comparatives for movement in funds Net movement in funds Transfers between funds At 31.12.23 At 1.1.23 Unrestrict¢d funds pcc Spring Walton Development 153,256 107,074 8,546 141.755 (51,616) 68 (59.624) 46,216 1,148) 235,387 101,674 7,466 268,876 90,207 (14,556) 344,527 Restricted funds SHYP CAP (Christians Against Poverty) Tree of Life (Ineinorial gardens) 2,246 20,976 65,226 1,453 423 1,043 (1,556) 15.069 4,742 19,843 79,530 88,448 14,556 104,115 TOTAL FUNDS 357,324 91,318 448.642 continued...

Sandal Magna Parochial Church Council Notes to the Financial Statements- continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 io. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued Comparativ¢ net movement in fijnds, included in the above are as follows.. Incoming resources Resources expend¢d Movement in funds Unrestricted funds pcc Spring Walton Development 305,68? 96,969 298 (163,927) (148,585) 141,755 (51,616) 68 402,949 (312,742) 90,207 Restricted funds SHYP CAP (Christians Against Poverty) Tree of Life (Inemorial gardens) 2,474 17,149 1,950 (1,021) (16,726) (2,715) ,453 423 21,573 20,462) TOTAL FUNDS 424,522 {333,204) 91.318 ii. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES The charity has taken advantage of exemption, under the tenns of Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland,, not to disclose related party transactions with wholly owned subsidiaries within the group. Ther¢ were no other related party transactions for the year ended 31 December 2024. 12

Sandal Magna Parochial Church Council Detlliled Statement of Financial Aetiviti¢s for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 2024 2023 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and legacies Gift aid doiiatioll from The Spring Community Cafe Limited Donations Gift aid Legacies and appeals CAP income Collections (open plate) 74,412 81,076 22,154 2,536 17,790 8,049 51,513 98,437 25,780 79,746 17,149 7.923 206,017 280,548 Other trading activities Fiindraising ¢v¢nts 99,165 96.910 Charitable activities Church hall lettings Fees Diocesan Grants 8,572 13,593 38,537 7,732 5,974 2,650 60,702 16,356 Other income Car parking income Insurance Claims 27,166 11,714 30,708 38,880 30,708 Total Incoming resourees 404,764 424,522 EXPENDITURE Other trading activities Purchases Wages 4,031 71,910 2,591 51,729 75,941 54.320 Charitable activities Wag¢s and pensions Rates and water Insurance Liglil and heal Carried forward 112,571 885 11,916 41,415 166,787 83.750 2,160 11.447 21,743 119,100 This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements 13

Sandal Magna Parochial Church Council Detailed Statement of Financial Aetiviti¢s for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 2024 2023 Charitable activities Brouglit forward Telephone Printing, postage and stationery Sundry expenses Cleaning and waste disposal Repairs and maintenance Church yard niaintenance Upkeep of scryices Training costs Subscriptions and licences Cliildren and youth work expenses Depreciation of tangible fixed assets Parish sharc and otlier ministry costs Missionary and charitable giving 166,787 2,334 7,980 8,707 4,099 22,349 1,434 2,387 1,085 8,358 1,591 16,716 87,317 7,331 119,100 2,249 5,496 7,923 2,153 20,711 2,507 1,824 1,894 6,623 291 17,351 81,062 3,986 338,475 273,170 Support costs Finance Interest payable io Governance costs Accountancy f¢¢s PTofessional fees 4,730 7,115 3,720 1,994 11,845 5,714 Total resourc¢s expended 426,271 333,204 Net {expenditure)lincom¢ 21,507) 91,318 This page does not fonn part of the slamtory financial statements 14

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