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The Church of the Holy Saviour Tynemouth Priory Annual Report on Activities 2024

Vicar’s Report for 2024

As I reflect on the past year, I am always aware of my gratitude to God and my fellow worshippers. God has sustained us once again through times of joy, loss, uncertainty and celebration. I am immensely grateful to my fellow Christians who have supported the ministry and mission of Holy Saviour’s over the year; those who serve on PCC, our Altar Servers, Sidespeople, Deanery Synod Representatives and especially our Churchwardens, Ruth Day and Eleanor Hayward. There are so many rolls and responsibilities which we share in our worshipping community, and I am thankful for all who step up to ensure our church is well ordered and welcoming, whether these are prominent rolls or behind the scenes.

The Easter, Harvest and Christmas services were, as usual, highlights of the year and well attended. My thanks to those on our flower team who pull out the stops to make our church look beautiful for the major festivals. My thanks also to our singers and musicians who enhance our worship. Our 4pm Children’s services are a conundrum with very patchy attendance and no core group. This year only a limited numbers from our uniformed groups attending the Parade Services. However, it has been a delight to welcome several young adults into our Sunday worship and I am grateful to all who have given them a wonderful welcome.

My thanks go to our Social Sub-Committee for an excellent programme of events throughout the year. All of these events provide opportunities for us to reach out to the wider community and welcome people to share in our social life as an introduction to us as a worshipping community. Also as an outreach, we must thank those who run and support our soup lunches and knitting and art group which provide another opportunity to invite those beyond our usual Sunday attendees.

During the year we bade farewell to our Curate, Rosemary New as she made the difficult decision not to continue in public ministry with the Church of England. I am sure you will, we me, continue to wish her well as she continues volunteering for domestic abuse charities. It was good to welcome John Grogan on a six month placement with us as part of his training for ordination and we pray for John as he continues as Curate in Percy Main. I am pleased that John Pearce began his training as an Authorised Lay Worship Leader towards the end of the year.

It has been unfortunate that, with the lack of a Curate, I have not been more available to assist the North Shields Team during the vacancy after the retirement of Canon Glyn Evans. I had hoped to get to know the folk at St Augustin’s and Christ Church a little better over the last few months. However, the appointment of a new Team Rector for North Shields is in progress and I hope to be able to develop a good working relationship with the North Shields Team once an appointment has been made.

It is always with sadness that I look back on the year and remember those who are no longer with us. We give thanks for the lives of Helen Eadington, Audrey Henderson, Patience Purdy, Margaret Smith, Dorothy Steward, Margaret Wilkinson and Elizabeth Wright. May they rest in peace and rise in glory.

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Thinking of more practical matters, some of the day-to-day management issues of the Village Hall have been eased by the appointment of a part-time a Administrator, Angela Abrahams to look after bookings and invoicing. Angela has proved to be very effective and has been a factor in increased booking for the Hall. We have also have an efficient a cleaner for the Hall, Janice.

The Hall Refurbishment Project faced a significant setback in June when we were not able to submit our application to the government’s Community Ownership Fund due to the calling of the general election. Questions to our MP, Sir Alan Campbell, have not moved the situation forward and we fear this funding stream will not be supported by the new government. On a more positive note, there have been helpful discussions with the Sir James Knott Trust and we hope to submit a bid early in the new year. If successful, this would go a considerable way to getting at least the essential works carried out on the Hall. Other funding options are being pursued by our Hall Funding Committee and I am very grateful for their time and efforts.

After almost 100 years of service, it was a great loss for our Scout group to come to an end in December as the leadership was no longer able to continue. Appeals to parents and former scouts did not result in anyone stepping forward to lead. My fear is that this threatens the Beaver and Cub groups.

The W3 (Women Warmly Welcomed) group came to an end and will be replaced by a more ad hoc ladies group in the new year. Thank you to all who enabled W3 to be so successful over many years and we hope the ladies group will be as enjoyable for all who attend.

The latter part of the year saw some difficult developments from the National Church. The publication of the Makin Report into safeguarding failures and the lack of support at General Synod earlier in the year for an independent national safeguarding system have both raised considerable concerns in the general public about the safety of Church of England churches. This has impacted our mission and ministry at a parish level through the diminished trust the public perceive in our national church institution. However, I want you to be reassured that we are doing all we can to ensure that Holy Saviour’s is a safe and welcoming place to worship and find support. My thanks to our Parish Safeguarding Officer, Wyn Portway, for assisting me in underpinning our ministry at Holy Saviour’s with good safeguarding practice.

I am very grateful to all who support Holy Saviour’s through regular giving. Our finances continue to be stretched with the increasing rises in energy and service costs. My thanks to our Treasurer, David Bilton, for the considerable task of keeping our finances on track. Knowing the heavy load of administration which he bears, can I appeal to those who give using the envelope schemes to consider changing to monthly direct debit as this would significantly simplify our giving systems. We try to run our church as efficient as possible, but still make a loss, so it is only by prayerfully considering our giving that we can raise the funds needed to cover our annual costs.

Looking beyond finances, may I return to offering my thanks to everyone who give time, talents and energy to making Holy Saviour’s a welcoming and active church. I pray that, keeping our hearts open to the prompting of our Lord Jesus Christ, we will be

Revd Steve Dixon

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Report on the Fabric, Goods and Ornaments of the Church

The Wardens have undertaken a full audit of the Terrier and Inventory and can confirm it is up to date and accurate. The insurances for the Church Buildings, Contents and Village Hall are up to date.

Following concerns highlighted in the Quinquennial Inspection that blocked drains could be damaging the Church fabric the drainage system was hydro jetted. Further extensive investigations confirmed the Soakaway had failed. With the P.C.C.s agreement Rapid Response have installed a new superior Soakaway in the Church Garden lawn for £1950. including an inspection chamber to allow future easier access. Permission was granted by the Archdeacon and recorded.

After the Church central heating broke down several times last winter we had to consider the possibility of having to replace the boiler. Having established a Faculty was needed and the C of E have a net zero target we would have to demonstrate we had considered all heating options -it was unlikely a gas boiler replacement would be allowed. A site meeting with the D.A.C.s volunteer heating advisor confirmed this is policy. An option was to replace the Pressurisation Unit and start saving towards a new heating system. P.C.C. agreed to accept Kirklands Quotation of £2548 to replace the Pressurisation Unit – this was less than other alternatives. The Archdeacons permission was sought granted and recorded.

Annual checks and servicing have been undertaken on all our Alarms,CCTV and Boilers. The electrician has PAT tested all portable electrical appliances and lights. All Chasubles and stoles have been professionally cleaned.

The Church Sound System broke down and had to be replaced. Clockwork have installed a more tamper proof system for £900. Thank you to those who now undertake Livestream and Sacristan duties. Livestreaming has become an important part of our worship. The Contactless Payment Machine is now fully operational and proving to be a useful additional method of giving.

Church Garden

Hedges have been reduced and bushes trimmed in the autumn. Paths have all been treated and moss and algae removed. We thank our volunteer gardeners for their time care and love poured into keeping our Church Garden beautiful and cared for. The Church and Parish Centre are generally in a good state of repair.

Social Events are well supported and help to raise much needed funds for Holy Saviours and local charities.

The Wardens want to say thank you to our Church family for the countless ways you give your time, talents and hearts to support Holy Saviours. We are deeply grateful.

Work Executed January – December 2024

Drains: Rapid Response have excavated and installed a new superior Soakaway in the Church Garden Lawn also an Inspecction Chamber. All drains around the Church and Parish Centre were inspected and cleaned.

Boiler: Kirklands replaced the Church Heating Pressurisation Unit with a smaller unit in October.

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Roof Repairs: Rightway Roofers have made several visits to secure and replace tiles to the Parish Centre Roof. This ongoing problem is likely to continue as the problem is historical - The Roof Tiles were initially incorrectly fitted.

Following storms Lead flashing that had slipped on the north side of the roof was repaired. Church . Rightway Roofers have Renewed mortar to the roof above the Lady Chapel and refelted the outer vestry roof. They believe water leaks in the vestry were from the window above. Cracks in the glass have been taped. All gutters have been cleaned. We hoped repair work to seal sandstone joints above the porch would have solved the ingress of water in the porch. It seems further work is needed and is in hand.

Village Hall: Refurbishing -Whilst there is uncertainty regarding plans for the Hall we continue with all annual maintenance. Gutters have been cleared and elbows replaced to downpipes.

Windows : The Glasshouse has reglazed three storm damaged loose windows to the small leaded west window above the porch.

The Courtyard Railings have been Painted for a very reasonable £300. We are grateful for the generous donation of the Paint.

Sound system: Clockwork Audio have installed a new digital mixing desk.

Ruth Day and Eleanor Hayward. Church Wardens

Group Reports

Mothers Union

Holy Saviours M.U. has 26 members and meets on the first Monday of each month. Each month we have a short service normally followed by a speaker and tea/ coffee/cake.

In the past year we have had speakers from the Lifeboat Station, the Scouts, Rev. Emma Duff taking about walking the Portuguese Camino, a speaker on M.U. in Australia, John Pearce talking about the fascinating life of Christine Kirkby, Canon David Bilton giving us an insight into the Cathedral Canons and Rev. Malcolm Railton talking about his new role as Chaplain to a Housing Association. We also celebrated Lady Day and Mary Sumner Day and participated in Deanery and Diocesan events.

Sadly, we have lost two longstanding members this year, Dorothy Steward and Mary Watson.

All are welcome to attend our meetings.

Cathy Duff

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Holy Saviour’s Social Sub-Committee

We have enjoyed a busy programme of social events during 2024 including: Dust on the Needle musical eventing Colle Voce Concert Domino Drive Church Outing to Auckland Castle Harvest Lunch in aid of Nite Bite Chocolate Tasting evening Christmas Quiz Musica Johannis Christmas Concert

While these events are not necessarily organized directly by the Social Sub-Committee, it is vital that we hold a diary of events to prevent clashes and to animate a good social life to the church. That said, much of the organization and practical effort is offered by committee members Chris and Linda Benneworth, Don Charlton, Carol Davidson, Liz Parr, Keith Kirtley and Maureen Rayner. Thank you to all who assisted the Committee through their help at various events.

Revd Steve Dixon

Soup Lunches

The numbers coming on Wednesday for a bowl or two of homemade soup followed by delicious cakes and a ‘cuppa’ continue to be at twelve to fifteen each week. Everyone seems to enjoy the food but moreover the company. We are always grateful to anyone who can spare time to bake or make soups for us.

Liz Parr

Knitting and Art Group

The past year has been very encouraging as the knitting group has grown in numbers. Welcoming new ladies who are friends and neighbours of existing members or others who have been who have heard about us from other sources.

The group worked on a collaborative project making squares which were then crocheted together to make a blanket, this was then donated, along with another blanket made by Betty Wall, to Rake Lane Hospital Chaplains for use by patients on the wards. Other projects include: making small fish for North Shields 800 celebrations, baby blankets for the Baby Bank run by St John’s Church, Percy Main as well as small items for a charity who make up memory boxes for ladies who have suffered a baby loss.

Prayer shawls continue to be available, if anyone knows of someone who might benefit from having a shawl please see Clare, Betty or Liz Shipway.

The Art group continues to produce beautiful paintings under the direction of Joan Kean. Help is always available for which ever project you are working on so please drop in and join us even if you just fancy a chat and a cuppa.

Clare Dixon

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Holy Saviour’s Friday Toddler Group

The Friday Toddler Group continued to be popular throughout 2024 with an average of 20 children and their carers attending weekly sessions.

The sessions include toys, equipment and crafts to provide the children with a variety of activities. Themed sessions are also planned throughout the year to align crafts and activities associated with Mothering Sunday, Easter and Christmas as an example. During the summer months the garden area is also used for outdoor play.

Coffee, tea and biscuits are available for the adults, and children are provided with healthy snacks before closing the session with song and instrument time.

The cost for the 2-hour session is £3 for children over 6 months and £2 for siblings. This covers the cost of the hall hire, tea, coffee biscuits and snacks. There is also a reliance on regular dedicated volunteers to set up, prepare crafts and snacks and clear away at the end of the sessions. Volunteers did drop towards the end of 2024 resulting in sessions moving to bi-weekly in 2025.

Diane Crawford

6th Tynemouth (Holy Saviour’s) Beavers

We currently have 18 beavers ranging from age 6-8 with more waiting to join on the waiting list. They enthusiastically take part in a range of activities - we had a recent trip to Tynemouth park and also a session at Newcastle climbing wall. We are currently working on the Challenge activities badge and have recently done creative and cookery badges.

Gillian Smith

11th Tynemouth Brownies

Brownies continue to thrive with a full complement of 24 girls and 5 Leaders – Pat, Mary, Kirsty, Katy and Gabby (2nd year University student at Northumbria and former Brownie with the Unit.) We have also Duke of Edinburgh Award student –Ruby – also a former Brownie with us.

We continue, as required by National, to follow unit meeting activities and skills builders as well as challenges and activities of interest to the girls. The girls have enjoyed recent activities relating to Women in Science and STEM activities . They have learnt about the invention of radar and robots, experimenting in making radar stations (such as airline towers) and robots to their own designs. Science activities included making erupting volcanoes (topical subject at the moment), flying rockets, lava lamps and invisible writing. Brownies enjoy craft and art and food activities- evident in crafts for Chinese New Year, St. Patrick’s Day, Burns Night, St.George’s Day, Easter and Christmas.

Interest badges continue to be popular as part of the 3 levels of awards – Bronze, Silver and Gold introduced in 2022 and several girls have achieved the Bronze and Silver awards with 2 girls currently on track to start achieving Gold.

We thank the Church for their continued support to our Unit.

Pat Corbett, April 2025.

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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF TYNEMOUTH PRIORY HOLY SAVIOUR, TYNEMOUTH

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF

TYNEMOUTH PRIORY HOLY SAVIOUR, TYNEMOUTH

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

Registered Charity Number 01132548

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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF TYNEMOUTH PRIORY HOLY SAVIOUR, TYNEMOUTH

Contents of the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 December 2024

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Charity Information 2
Report of the Trustees’ 3-6
Independent Examiners’ Report 7
Statement of Financial Activities 8
Balance Sheet 9
Notes to the Financial Statements 10-15

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF TYNEMOUTH PRIORY HOLY SAVIOUR, TYNEMOUTH

Charity Information For The Year Ended 31 December 2024

MEMBERSHIP

Members of the PCC are either ex officio or elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting in accordance with the Church Representation Rules.

Incumbent: The Revd Stephen Dixon CA (Appointed 7 October 2018) Parish Administrator: Mrs Angela Abrahams (Appointed 2024) Wardens: Mrs Ruth Day (Elected April 2023) Mrs Eleanor Haywood (Elected April 2024) Representatives on the Deanery Synod: Mrs Linda Benneworth (Elected April 2023) Canon David Bilton (Elected April 2023) Elected Members: Mrs Debbie Baird (Re-elected 2022) Mrs Diane Bayley (Re-elected 2024) Mr Christopher Benneworth (Re-elected 2022) Canon David Bilton (Elected 2022) Mr Julian Brown (Re-elected 2023) Mrs Diane Crawford (Elected 2024) Mrs Carol Davison (Re-elected 2023) Mr Paul Johnson (Re-elected 2024) Mrs Elizabeth Parr (Re-elected 2022) Mrs Wyn Portway (Elected 2024) Mrs Janice Torpy (Elected 2024) Other Officers: Lay Vice-Chairman Mr Christopher Benneworth (Elected 2023) Secretary Treasurer Canon David Bilton (Elected 2022)

LEGAL STATUS

The PCC is a registered charity the full name of which is “The Parochial Church Council of The Ecclesiastical Parish of Tynemouth Priory Holy Saviour, Tynemouth” and the registered number is 01132548.

Church Address Bankers Independent Examiner The Broadway The National Westminster Bank Plc Mr S Frater Tynemouth 18 Park View 33 King Edward Road North Shields Whitley Bay Tynemouth Tyne and Wear Tyne and Wear North Shields NE30 2LD NE26 2TQ Tyne & Wear, NE30 2RW

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Report of the Trustees For The Year Ended 31 December 2024

The trustees present their report and financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024

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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

ORGANISATION OF THE CHARITY

The Parochial Church Council is a corporate body established by the Church of England. The PCC operates under the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure.

The PCC operates through a number of committees and task groups, which meet several times a year.

Standing Committee: This is the only committee required by law. It has power to transact the business of the PCC between its meetings, subject to any directions given by the Council.

Task groups met on an ad hoc basis to deal with matters as they arise. The PCC does not control any related trusts or charities.

TRUSTEES

Details of all the Trustees who have served throughout the year are given on page 2 of this report. Appointment to the PCC is governed by and set out in the Church Representation Rules.

RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING OF PCC MEMBERS

PCC members are recruited from active parishioners by request and elected at the Annual Parochial Meeting by the parishioners qualified to attend the APM. The PCC look to ensure a broad mix of skills, diversity and Christian commitment.

Newly elected members are provided with induction training by the Incumbent, Lay Vice Chairman and Secretary and are encouraged to attend various training events organised within the Diocese.

RISK MANAGEMENT

The PCC is responsible for the identification and management of all risks. Detailed examination of the risks is delegated to the Standing Committee that works with the officers to identify risks and establish controls to mitigate them. A formal review of the risk management processes is undertaken annually.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

OBJECTIVES OF THE CHARITY

Holy Saviour’s PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. It also has the maintenance responsibilities of the church, the Parish Centre and the Parish Hall in Manor Road, Tynemouth.

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Report of the Trustees (Continued) For The Year Ended 31 December 2024

STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE THIS YEAR’S OBJECTIVES

We will continue as appropriate to draw people together to oversee specific tasks within the church.

VOLUNTEERS

The Church continues to rely upon the services of volunteers to carry out its mission. Volunteers range from those being involved in the management of the Church’s affairs to those involved in supporting initiatives of the Church. Volunteers include Church Wardens, sides-persons, altar servers, singing group and musicians, Sunday School leaders, Bible lesson readers, intercessors, uniformed group leaders, W3, church cleaners, Parish News collators, flower arrangers, gardeners, treasurer, planned giving secretary, visitors, and many more. The PCC would like to thank and acknowledge all the time, energy and work undertaken by volunteers.

GRANT MAKING POLICY

Mission - sums paid to charitable organisations from the Church’s own income amounted to £2,000 in the year (2023 - £3,000).

The Parish Share has in the past largely provided for clergy stipends and housing. However, each Diocese now has to take responsibility for Clergy Pensions and National Insurance costs from the Church Commissioners. In 2023 the Diocese recently changed from a centralised levy on each Deanery to a voluntary contribution system where each parish pledges an annual amount of Parish Share. In view of the financial losses, the Holy Saviour's PCC decided to pledge a reduced figure which, while covering clergy costs, reflected the reduced income. The pledge for 2024 was £65,000 (2023 - £70,000) and was paid in full.

No Grants and Bursaries that are awarded on merit were made in the year (2023 - £nil)

REVIEW OF ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE FOR THE YEAR

Statistically, Holy Saviour’s is holding its own with attendance remaining much as it had the previous year. However, statistics do not show the personal side of church life where there have been some sad losses of faithful members of the church and some becoming too frail to attend. If the statistics are static, there must be new people among the congregation, and we rejoice in some wonderful additions to our church family.

Lent and Autumn Study Groups were very well attended and received with nearly half the regular Sunday attenders present.

Our monthly children’s services, while small in number, have seen a consistent group of families attending. We have spent much time improving our safeguarding procedures and training to ensure Holy Saviour’s is a safe and welcoming place for all to worship and enjoy community.

We said farewell to our Curate, Revd Rosemary New, in the Spring. It was a great disappointment that Rosemary felt it necessary to resign her position before completing her curacy, but we are grateful for the time and energy which she gave to us during her training. It was announced in the Autumn that we will be receiving another curate, Emily Emmerson-Finch in 2025.

The Church, Parish Centre and Village Hall have been well used this year, with an upturn in lettings for a variety of different groups and one-off events. It is good to see our facilities being well used and our booking are ably managed by our bookings Administrator.

While bookings have increased, we are still experiencing difficulties raising funds to redevelop the Village Hall. A bid to the government’s Community Ownership Fund came to nothing when the fund was abruptly closed at the calling of the general election. This was our main hope of achieving sufficient funding to proceed with the works. We are now seeing a range of grants from other trust funds.

The social life of the church remains active and with many successful events held throughout the year. We were saddened that our Scout group closed at the end of the year due to a lack of leaders and hope this will not have a detrimental effect on the Beavers and Cubs.

We are looking forward to the arrival of a new Team Rector of the North Shields Team in the Spring of 2025 and hope that the appointment will bring closer links between our parishes.

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Report of the Trustees (Continued) For The Year Ended 31 December 2024

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Total income for the year amounts to £121,642 (2023 - £137,746). The financial statements, including unrealised asset gains, show a deficit for the year of £3,212 (2023- £24,298 surplus).

Our combined reserves totalled £367,851 (2023 - £371,063), of which £328,887 is held with Brewin Dolphin and it is hoped that the income generated will assist in years when our expenditure exceeds our income.

Principal funding sources

Principal sources of funding are derived from parishioners through the annual planned giving scheme, together with plate collections, donations, grants and legacies. Fundraising performance in the current year is set out in note 2 of the accounts.

Reserves policy

The objective of the PCCs reserves policy is to ensure the provision of adequate working capital resources by monitoring the level of the PCC’s free reserves. Free reserves are funds that are not tied up in fixed assets and that are unrestricted – including designated funds that have not been committed to specific expenditure.

The PCC considers that the level of free reserves throughout the year should be a minimum of 6 months of the budgeted amount for the ensuing year for cash-based operating expenditure less investment income expected to contribute towards that expenditure from restricted funds classified as operating funds.

As at 31 December 2024, free reserves were in excess of 6 months budgeted expenditure and was therefore in line with the reserves policy.

Investment policy

The Parochial Church Council has invested with Brewin Dolphin. The objective of the Brewin Dolphin investment is to provide recurring income whilst growing the value of the portfolio to ensure that, over the medium term, income and capital can grow in real terms. In risk terms, whilst the Trustees are able to tolerate modest short-term volatility, the main objective of the investment strategy is to avoid permanent loss of value in the portfolio. The aim of our policy is to provide supplementary income to church funds and to provide initial funding for major projects including mission work and building projects.

Investments are stated in the balance sheet at their market value. Investment performance is set out in note 5 of the accounts.

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Report of the Trustees (Continued) For The Year Ended 31 December 2024

PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS

Our main priorities for the coming year are:

INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS’

Mr Steve Frater was re-appointed as the charity’s independent examiner during the year.

Approved by the trustees on 25 March 2024 and signed on their behalf by:

............................................................................ Steve Dixon, Vicar

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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF TYNEMOUTH PRIORY HOLY SAVIOUR, TYNEMOUTH

Independent Examiner’s Report For The Year Ended 31 December 2024

I report on the accounts of the church for the year ended 31 December 2024 which are set out on pages 8 to 15 .

Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner

The church’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The church’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

Basis of Independent Examiner’s report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner’s statement

Since the gross income for the year exceeds the amount provided in section 145(1) of the Act, I confirm that I am qualified to act as Independent Examiner under the provisions of that section of the Act and that my qualification is as shown below. In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

  1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements

  2. To keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act, and

  3. To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have been met; or

  4. To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

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Steve Frater FCCA (retired)

33 King Edward Road Tynemouth North Shields Tyne & Wear, NE30 2RW

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Statement of Financial Activities
For the Year ended 31 December 2024
Unrestr'd Restricted
Notes
Funds Funds Total 2024 Total 2023
£ £ £ £
Incoming Resources
Voluntary Income 2(a) 76,875 76,875 90,006
Church Activities 2(b) 27,610 27,610 22,677
Investment Income 2(c) 8,820 8,820 8,064
Other 2(d) 8,337 8,337 16,999
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Total Incoming Resources 121,642 - 121,642 137,746
Resources Expended
Raising funds 3(a) 3,043 3,043 2,820
Church Activities 3(b) 120,853 120,853 115,149
Refurbishment Projects 3(c) 26,772 26,772 12,547
Total Resources Expended 150,668 150,668 130,516
Net surplus/(deficit) before
Investment Gains -29,026 7,230
Net unrealised Gains on Investments 25,814 25,814 17,068
Net Movement in funds -3,212 24,298
Reconciliation of funds
Total Funds Brought Forward 369,729 1,334 371,063 346,765
Total Funds Carried Forward 366,517 1,334 367,851 371,063
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF TYNEMOUTH PRIORY HOLY SAVIOUR, TYNEMOUTH

Balance Sheet As at 31 December 2023

Balance Sheet Balance Sheet Balance Sheet Balance Sheet Balance Sheet Balance Sheet
As at 31 December 2023
Notes 2024 2023
£ £
Fixed Assets
Investment Assets 5 328,886 306,117
Current Assets
Debtors andprepayments 6 1,896 8,951
Short term deposits 114 108
Cash at bank and in hand 37,704 60,951
39,714 70,010
Current Liabilities
Amounts fallingdue within oneyear 7 - 749 5,064
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Net current assets 38,965 64,946
Total Assets less current liabilities 367,851 371,063
Funds
Unrestricted funds
General funds 166,517 169,729
Designated funds 200,000 200,000
Restricted funds
FishQuayProject 500 500
Music Group 834 834
Hall Refurbishment
Total Funds 367,851 371,063
These financial statements were approved on behalf of the Parochial Church Council on 2025
25 March 2025
Signed as approved Steve Dixon Chairman
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Signed as approved David Bilton Acting Treasurer
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The notes on pages 10 to 15 form part of these accounts
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF TYNEMOUTH PRIORY HOLY SAVIOUR, TYNEMOUTH

Notes to the financial statements For the year ended 31 December 2024

1. Accounting policies

Basis of Accounting

The PCC is a public benefit entity within the meaning of FRS102. The financial statements have been prepared under the Charities Act 2011 and in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 governing the individual accounts of PCCs, and with the Regulations’ “true and fair view” provisions, and under FRS102 (2016) as the applicable accounting standards and the 2019 version of the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP(FRS102)).

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for investment assets, which are shown at market value. The financial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law.

The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated.

Going Concern

The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about Holy Saviours’ ability to continue as a going concern. Overall, funds are still substantial despite having had significant costs in relation to refurbishment of the Church and Parish Hall.

Funds

The Parochial Church Council maintained various types of funds as follows:

Restricted funds

Restricted funds represent grants; donations and legacies received which the donor has allocated for specific purposes.

Unrestricted funds including Designated Funds

Unrestricted funds and Designated Funds represent unrestricted income that is expendable at the discretion of the trustees in the furtherance of the objects of the church.

The accounts include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the Parochial Church Council is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body or those that are informal gatherings of church members.

Income

Collections

Collections are recognised when received by or on behalf of the Parochial Church Council.

Planned giving receivable under Gift Aid is recognised only when received. Income tax recoverable on Gift Aided donations is recognised when the donation is recognised.

Legacies

Grants and legacies have been recognised when the Parochial Church Council is notified of its legal entitlement, the amount due is quantifiable and its ultimate receipt is confirmed.

Donations

Donations and all other receipts from (fetes, garden parties, and similar events) are reported gross and the related fundraising costs are reported in other expenditure.

Grants

Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, if that award creates a binding obligation on the Parochial Church Council.

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Notes to the financial statements (Continued) For the year ended 31 December 2024

Gifts in kind and donated goods and facilities

Donated facilities have been included at their estimated value and the corresponding expenditure included under the appropriate heading. Where there was no financial cost borne by another party for the provision of donated facilities (including donated services) then no income has been recognised.

Other income

Rental income from the letting of Church premises is recognised when an invoice has been produced.

Activities directly relating to the work of the Church

The diocesan parish share is accounted for when paid. The 2024 share was paid in full in the year.

Fixed Assets

Consecrated property and moveable church furnishings

Consecrated and beneficed property of any kind is excluded from the accounts by Chapter 2, Section 10 of the Charities Act 2011.

All expenditure incurred in the year on consecrated or beneficed buildings, individual items under £1,000 or on the repair of moveable church furnishings is written off in the period in which it is incurred. Consequently, no fixed assets are currently reflected in the Parochial Church Council accounts.

When fixed assets are recognised in the Parochial Church Council accounts they would be valued over the anticipated useful economic life of the asset and depreciated on a straight-line basis.

Other fixtures, fittings and office equipment

Individual fixtures, fittings or items of equipment are written off when the asset is acquired.

The Parochial Church Council would consider the accounting treatment of any material expenditure on fixtures and fittings. Any amounts capitalised would be valued over the anticipated useful economic life of the asset and depreciated on a straight-line basis.

Investments

Investments quoted on a recognised stock exchange or whose value derives from them are valued at market value at the year end. Other investment assets are included at PCC’s best estimate of market value.

Current assets

Any material amounts owing to the Parochial Church Council at 31 December 2024 are shown as debtors less provision for amounts that may prove uncollectable.

Short term deposits are the cash held on deposit with either the CCLA or at the bank.

Cash flow statement

The PCC have taken advantage of the exemption conferred by FRS 102 to dispense with the requirement to prepare a cash flow statement as the income is below £500,000.

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Notes to the Financial Statements(continued) Notes to the Financial Statements(continued) Notes to the Financial Statements(continued) Notes to the Financial Statements(continued) Notes to the Financial Statements(continued) Notes to the Financial Statements(continued)
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024
2 Incoming Resources Unrestr'd
Funds
Restricted
Funds
2024 2023
£ £ £ £
2(a) Voluntary Income
Planned Giving:
- Gift Aid donations 47,020 47,020 49,696
-Income Tax recoverable 10,578 10,578 16,771
-Other Planned Giving 4,421 4,421 4,746
Collections(openplate)at all services 3,965 3,965 5,320
SundryDonations(incl Gift Aided) 4,926 4,926 -
Legacies 5,965 5,965 13,473
76,875 76,875 90,006
2(b) Church Activities
Bookstall & Publications 231 231 106
LettingIncome 20,338 20,338 13,972
PhotocopyingIncome - - 5
Fees for Weddings/Funerals 7,041 7,041 8,594
27,610 27,610 22,677
2(c) Income from Investments
Interest and Investment Income 8,820 8,820 8,064
8,820 8,820 8,064
2(d) Other
Magazine Sales & Advertising 1,875 1,875 2,255
Fetes,bazaars & other events 2,739 2,739 4,638
Other sundryincome 3,723 3,723 9,294
Grants - - 812
Insurance Claims - -
8,337 - 8,337 16,999
Total Income 121,642 - 121,642 137,746

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Notes to the Financial Statements(continued) Notes to the Financial Statements(continued) Notes to the Financial Statements(continued) Notes to the Financial Statements(continued) Notes to the Financial Statements(continued) Notes to the Financial Statements(continued)
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024
3 Resources Expended Unrestr'd
Funds
Restricted
Funds
2024 2023
£ £ £ £
3(a) Raising Funds
Investment Managers costs 3,043 3,043 2,820
-
3(b) Church Activities -
Donations to Home Mission 2,000 2,000 3,000
& other Church Societies -
Donations - Grants -
Ministry- Diocesan Parish Share 65,000 65,000 70,000
ClergyExpenses 1,642 1,642 2,966
Mission work 783 783
Church - Utilities 8,593 8,593 6,371
Church - RunningExpenses 2,806 2,806 2,430
Church - Maintenance 8,592 8,592 442
Church - Insurance 4,860 4,860 4,714
Church - Photocopying 799 799 1,690
Parish Magazine Costs & Books 2,403 2,403 2,214
Upkeepof Garden - - -
Music Cost(includingOrganists Fees) 5,563 5,563 4,964
Parish Hall - Utilities 5,910 5,910 6,162
Parish Hall - Insurance 1,215 1,215 1,178
Parish Hall - CleaningCosts 2,191 2,191 1,925
Parish Hall - Repairs & Maintenance 319 319 1,109
Parish Hall - Other RunningCosts 791 791 464
Administrator's Salary 2,797 2,797 -
Other Administration Costs - - -
Church Fees 4,316 4,316 5,179
Parish Centre 158 158 341
Audit/Accountancy/Legal fees 115 115 -
120,853 120,853 117,969
3(c) Exceptional Item
Refurbishment Projects 26,772 26,772 12,547
-
Total Expenditure 150,668 150,668 130,516

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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF TYNEMOUTH PRIORY HOLY SAVIOUR, TYNEMOUTH

Notes to the Financial Statements(continued) Notes to the Financial Statements(continued) Notes to the Financial Statements(continued) Notes to the Financial Statements(continued) Notes to the Financial Statements(continued) Notes to the Financial Statements(continued)
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024
2024 2023
£ £
4 Staff Costs
Admin Wages(inclpension costs) 2,797 -
Vergers/Organists 5,563 4,964
Employers National Insurance -
8,360 4,964
5 Fixed Assets - Investments
Listed Investments
Market Value at 1 January2024 306,116 291,869
Additions to investments at cost -
Disposals at carryingvalue - -6,141
Revaluation of investments to market value 25,814 17,068
Market Value at 31 December 2024 325,300 302,796
Cash held with investment managers 3,587 3,320
328,887 306,116
6 Debtors
Income Tax Recoverable 6,320
Prepayments & accrued interest 1,896 2,631
1,896 8,951
7 Creditors - amounts falling due within oneyear
Accruals 749 5,064
749 5,064

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Notes to the Financial Statements (( continued )
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024
8 Statement of Funds
Opening Incoming Outgoing Investment Closing
Funds Resources Resources Gains Funds
£ £ £ £ £
Unrestricted Funds
General 176,496,496496 121,642,642642 -150,668 ,668 668 25,814 ,814 814 173,284,284284
Designated Fundsgnated Fundsnated Funds
Parish Hall Projectjectect 200,000,000000 200,000,000000
Restricted Funds
Fish Quay ProjectQuay Projectuay Projecty Project Projectjectect 500 500
Music Groupp 834 834
Hall Refurbishment Projectjectect -6,767 ,767 767 -6,767 ,767 767
Total Funds 371,063,063063 367,851,851851
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9 Analysis of Net Assets by Funds Unrestrc'd Designat'd Restricted
Total Funds
Funds Funds Funds
£ £ £
Investment 128,886,886886 200,000,000000 328,886,886886
Current Assets 38,380,380380 1,334 ,334 334 39,714,714714
Current Liabilities - 749749 - 749749
166,517,517517 200,000,000000 1,334,334334 367,851,851851
10 Related Party Transactionsy Transactions Transactions
No payments or expenses were paid to any PCC member,payments or expenses were paid to any PCC member,ayments or expenses were paid to any PCC member,yments or expenses were paid to any PCC member,ments or expenses were paid to any PCC member,penses were paid to any PCC member,enses were paid to any PCC member,paid to any PCC member,aid to any PCC member,y PCC member, PCC member,, persons closely connected to them orersons closely connected to them ory connected to them or connected to them or
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Notes to the Financial Statements (( continued )
For the Year Ended 31 December 2024
8 Statement of Funds
Opening Incoming Outgoing Investment Closing
Funds Resources Resources Gains Funds
£ £ £ £ £
Unrestricted Funds
General 176,496,496496 121,642,642642 -150,668 ,668 668 25,814 ,814 814 173,284,284284
Designated Fundsgnated Fundsnated Funds
Parish Hall Projectjectect 200,000,000000 200,000,000000
Restricted Funds
Fish Quay ProjectQuay Projectuay Projecty Project Projectjectect 500 500
Music Groupp 834 834
Hall Refurbishment Projectjectect -6,767 ,767 767 -6,767 ,767 767
Total Funds 371,063,063063 367,851,851851
The restricted funds comprise:prise:rise:
The Fish Quay Project holds funds specifically for the purpose of extending mission and Quay Project holds funds specifically for the purpose of extending mission and uay Project holds funds specifically for the purpose of extending mission and y Project holds funds specifically for the purpose of extending mission and Project holds funds specifically for the purpose of extending mission and ject holds funds specifically for the purpose of extending mission and ect holds funds specifically for the purpose of extending mission and pecifically for the purpose of extending mission and ecifically for the purpose of extending mission and y for the purpose of extending mission and for the purpose of extending mission and purpose of extending mission and urpose of extending mission and pose of extending mission and ose of extending mission and g mission and mission and
and outreach in the fish quay area of North Shields.quay area of North Shields.uay area of North Shields.y area of North Shields. area of North Shields.
The Music Group raised funds to purchase music and other overheads that arise through the p raised funds to purchase music and other overheads that arise through the raised funds to purchase music and other overheads that arise through the purchase music and other overheads that arise through the urchase music and other overheads that arise through the gh the h the
running of this activity.g of this activity. of this activity.y..
The Hall Refurbishment Project holds funds specifically raised for the purpose of fundingject holds funds specifically raised for the purpose of fundingect holds funds specifically raised for the purpose of fundingpecifically raised for the purpose of fundingecifically raised for the purpose of fundingy raised for the purpose of funding raised for the purpose of fundingpurpose of fundingurpose of fundingpose of fundingose of fundingg
renovation/remedial works needed at the Parish Hall./remedial works needed at the Parish Hall.remedial works needed at the Parish Hall.
9 Analysis of Net Assets by Funds Unrestrc'd Designat'd Restricted
Total Funds
Funds Funds Funds
£ £ £
Investment 128,886,886886 200,000,000000 328,886,886886
Current Assets 38,380,380380 1,334 ,334 334 39,714,714714
Current Liabilities - 749749 - 749749
166,517,517517 200,000,000000 1,334,334334 367,851,851851
10 Related Party Transactionsy Transactions Transactions
No payments or expenses were paid to any PCC member,payments or expenses were paid to any PCC member,ayments or expenses were paid to any PCC member,yments or expenses were paid to any PCC member,ments or expenses were paid to any PCC member,penses were paid to any PCC member,enses were paid to any PCC member,paid to any PCC member,aid to any PCC member,y PCC member, PCC member,, persons closely connected to them orersons closely connected to them ory connected to them or connected to them or
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF TYNEMOUTH PRIORY HOLY SAVIOUR, TYNEMOUTH

Independent Examiner ’S Report For The Year Ended 31 December 2024

I report on the accounts of the church for the year ended 31 December 2024 which are set out on pages 8 to 15 .

Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner

audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether

Since the gross income for the year exceeds the amount provided in section 145(1) of the Act, I confirm that I am qualified to act as Independent Examiner under the provisions of that section of the Act and that my qualification is as shown below. In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

  1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements

  2. To keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act, and

  3. To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have been met; or

  4. To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

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Steve Frater FCCA (retired)

33 King Edward Road Tynemouth North Shields Tyne & Wear, NE30 2RW

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