2024-12-31-accounts - The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St. Jude, Mapperley, Nottingham

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Annual Reports

for

Annual Parochial Church Meeting

2025

“Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, to the only wise God, our Saviour, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and power, before all time and now and forever. Amen.” (Jude 1:24-25).

Vicar’s Report

As we reflect on 2024, we can see many ways in which God has been at work among us as a church family. It was been a year of growth, change, and faithfulness, both in our teaching and in the life of our community.

Teaching and Preaching

Our preaching throughout the year has sought to deepen our understanding of God’s Word and shape our discipleship.

From January to April, we worked through Luke 11:14-12:59, exploring Jesus' teachings on discipleship, prayer, and the use of money.

Over the summer, we journeyed through Acts 15:1-16:40, Isaiah 1-6, and Psalms 145-150, focusing on the early church, God’s call to holiness, and the praise-filled response of His people.

In the autumn and winter months, we studied 2 Corinthians 1:1-7:4, considering how we should look to God rather than to human resources, and then turned our attention to the birth of Christ in Luke 1-2.

Pastoral Care and Community Life

We give thanks for the lives of those we commended to God’s keeping in 2024 year. Among them were Audrey Cross and Margaret Hopkinson, and others whom we have had the privilege of remembering in our funeral services. Our pastoral care continues to be an essential part of our church life, offering comfort and support to those in need.

It has also been great to see Richard Farrell confirmed, Chloe Norman and Adalaide Vanagelis-Roots baptised, and Nat, Emma and David reaffirm their baptism vows.

Changes in Leadership and Staff

This year has seen some significant transitions in leadership and staffing:

Amy stepped down as our church administrator, and we warmly welcomed Ros into the role.
Richard concluded his service as church warden, and we are grateful to Val for stepping into this important position.
Demi spent much of the year on maternity leave, and we pray for her and her family during this special time.
Aimee Street stepped down as our Parish Safeguarding Officer, and we thank her for her service in this vital area.

After serving as Area Dean, I have now stepped down from this role, allowing me to focus more fully on the ministry here at St. Jude’s and on wider work with neurodiversity and inclusion.

Mission and Outreach

Our commitment to evangelism and outreach has been a key focus this year. The PCC has been actively discussing how to build a culture of evangelism, ensuring that we are a church that shares the good news of Jesus with confidence and compassion. Highlights included our Easter Art Trail and Christmas Tree Festival, which both created wonderful opportunities for community engagement and witness.

Stewardship and Church Development

We have been encouraged by a significant increase in giving following our sermon series on generosity. This reflects a deepening commitment to stewarding our resources for the work of God’s kingdom. Additionally, we are exploring the possibility of installing solar panels, as part of our responsibility to care for God’s creation.

Looking Ahead

As we move forward into 2025, we do so with gratitude for all that God has done and with anticipation for what He will continue to do among us. May we remain faithful in our calling to love, serve, and proclaim Christ in all we do.

Thank you for your prayers, commitment, and partnership in the gospel.

In Christ, John Allister, Vicar, St. Jude’s

PCC Report

PCC Members serving from 28[th] April 2024:

Clergy: Rev John Allister - Chair Wardens: Val Hawthorne Vacant Deanery Synod reps: Helen Fluskey (resigning); Guy Napthine (resigned September 2024); Rosemary Napthine

Elected to serve to APCM 2025: John Dexter - Vice-chair (resigned January 2025); Ruth Howard; Ellie Napthine; Gill Peto – Secretary; Jonathan Peto – Treasurer

Elected to serve to APCM 2026: Edward Coats; Lynda Kelly; Philip Oborne; 2 Vacancies

Elected to serve to APCM 2027: Richard Farrell; Phyllis Lloyd; Prue Napthine; Bev Norman; 1 Vacancy

PCC members are appointed as set out in the Church Representation Rules. All church members are encouraged to join the Electoral Roll and stand for election to ensure a spread of ages and views. The PCC is responsible for co-operating with the Vicar in promoting the mission of the church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical to the wider community. It is responsible for the maintenance of the fabric and fixtures of the church and halls complex and any other properties held solely or in trust for the PCC, and also oversees the employment of church staff. The PCC is responsible for ensuring that Health & Safety, Safeguarding and other policies are in place and are adhered to.

Since the last APCM the PCC has met at St Jude’s eight times with a ninth meeting scheduled for April. In addition we held a PCC away day in September 2024. Each meeting begins with a Bible reading and a time of prayer, as we seek to discern God’s will for us here at St Jude’s. Discussions at recent meetings have focused the Church’s vision; evangelism and new ways to reach out into the community e.g. Christmas Tree Festival; handling hall bookings and the issues they can raise; improving our church carbon footprint with the introduction of online heating controls and a faculty request for solar panels on the church roof; encouraging church members to become more involved in the life of the church by presenting volunteering opportunities. Meetings are supportive and different views are listened to and respected.

During 2024 we have also recruited Ros Piper as our new church administrator to replace Amy Hanlon who has moved to another post. We thank Amy for all her hard work over the last 7 years which included acting as PCC Secretary.

Demi Miller, our Families Discipleship Worker took maternity leave from April to December. We are delighted to welcome her back. The PCC would also like to thank all those who volunteered to help out during this time and especially to Lois Quin from St James’ church who enabled our Thursday Witness group to continue in Demi’s absence.

We are grateful and appreciative of all our staff - Paula, Ros & Demi. Thank you from the PCC.

PCC members are your representatives, so if you have any issues you would like to raise please speak to any PCC member. A list of members is available on the noticeboard at the back of church together with the agenda and minutes of meetings. The minutes are also sent out on the Monday Mail – please keep

yourself up to date, have a look at them and let us know your views on what is happening.

As you will see above four PCC members have now completed their term of office: Ruth Howard, Ellie Napthine, Gill Peto & Jonathan Peto. In addition John Dexter has resigned and Guy Napthine and Helen Fluskey have stepped down as deanery synod reps. Thank you to all of them for giving their time and talents to serve God and the people of St Jude’s.

At the last APCM Val Hawthorne was elected to replace Richard Hill as Churchwarden. Our thanks to Richard for serving in this important role. We should have two churchwardens so we have a vacancy for someone to step into this role. If you feel God is calling you to this role please speak to Val or John Allister.

At the APCM on 11[th] May we will be electing five people to the PCC to serve a three-year term; two people for a two year term and one person for a one year term. Please consider whether God is calling you to serve in this way – we need a PCC which is representative of all those at St Jude’s.

Thank you also to all those who have helped and supported the people of St Jude’s in so many ways – spiritually, practically, financially and pastorally – over this last year. Your readiness to help out is much appreciated.

Gill Peto, Secretary

Churchwarden’s Report – March 2025

Coming to the end of my first year as churchwarden, I look back and reflect on this new experience. Although I’ve been coming to St. Jude’s for almost forty five years and have served several times on the PCC, the roll of churchwarden is new to me.

First of all, my thanks go to Richard Hill, the previous warden, who has helped and guided me through this new responsibility; from explaining the huge bunch of keys to helping me with the technology. He continues to put together the Welcome Rota and to serve as an assistant Sunday Warden and warden at the Thursday Traditional Communion Service.

One of the main duties of the Churchwarden is ensuring that the Sunday morning service runs smoothly; that doors to the church and halls are unlocked; that everything is set up inside and that afterwards numbers and details of the service are recorded.

Thanks to Phyllis as Sacristan and all the members of the AV team for setting up the sound system. Special thanks to Ruth Howard for faithfully preparing all the onscreen material week by week.

Thanks to all who lead, do the Bible readings, prayers and Prayer Ministry and serve tea and coffee. You all contribute in a special way.

I am particularly grateful to the Welcome Team. At the start of the year the team was quite small but over the months we have doubled our numbers, which is wonderful. Your smiling faces and warm friendly greeting make our church a truly welcome space which is much appreciated.

My sincere thanks go to Gill and Jonathan Peto. Gill is not only PCC Secretary but is also an assistant Sunday warden. Jonathan is not only the Treasurer but also deals with all the practical jobs so do with the church buildings and grounds. He is, in fact, a second churchwarden in all but official name. Recently Richard Farrell has helped considerably by taking on practical jobs which has helped to lighten Jonathan’s load.

My thanks to Eddie Coats, also an assistant Sunday warden who has been very kind to me (often reminding me about those keys!) and when to lock and unlock some of the doors during the service.

Our congregation has continued to grow for which we praise God. We now have regular attendance of between 70 and 90 including children. There are others who watch online.

Most recently we have said farewell to John and Jane Dexter who are moving to pastures new to be nearer their family in Yorkshire. They have served St. Jude’s and been part of our fellowship for many years in so many ways. We wish them every blessing in this new chapter in their life.

We have had some memorable occasions over the year one of which was the Christmas Tree Festival. This was a wonderful three days. The church looked amazing and many people from the local community came through our doors who have never been in before. This included several local business who brought their own decorated Christmas trees. A large number of folk, ably led by Bev Norman and her team, worked extremely hard (and creatively) to make it such a success. Heartfelt thanks to you all.

My thanks also go to those who help to keep the church, the grounds and halls tidy and clean, especially at our Autumn and Spring Saturday cleanups. Thanks for the pots and new raised beds!

Volunteer Sunday in March was another great occasion. It was a happy and encouraging morning. Thank you to all those who offered to join various teams; to assist with COGs, GEARs and Pathfinders; to help with Lunch Club; read the Bible and do Prayer Ministry.

Continuing thanks to those who polish brass, arrange flowers, order the communion wine, wash the linen for the Lord’s Table and to those who see a job needs doing and just do it! Every one of you is valued.

Ros Piper has joined us this year as our Administrator and has become part of our church family. My personal thank go to her for helping me with various (often complicated) tasks.

My sincere thanks go to John, our Vicar, first of all for inviting me to take on this role and for trusting me to be able to serve God in this way. We have met regularly over the year when he has encouraged and advised me and explained the complicated legal and Diocesan matters (oh the intricacies of Faculties!)

I am a solitary warden at the moment. It would be wonderful if there were someone who feels that God may be gently nudging them to think about joining me. We would much appreciate it. Please think and pray about it.

Finally, thank you to you all for your support, encouragement, kindness and patience through the year. And thank you for your faithfulness as we serve God together here at St. Jude’s in the furthering of his Kingdom.

Words of hymns always come into my mind, two in particular as I write this.

Great is Thy faithfulness and To God be the glory.

Praise the Lord!

Val Hawthorne

Church Fabric Report 2025

We are pleased to report that all annual inspections have been carried out: the lightning conductor has been inspected, Gas safety checks on the church heating boilers, the fire extinguishers have been checked the annual PAT testing has been completed.

In addition the five yearly fixed wiring inspection was carried out resulting in some minor rectification work

In March 2023 a quinquennial report was carried out- the urgent requirements were:

1) Various repairs to church roof including replacing slipped tiles, clearing gulleys & downpipes and inspecting flat roof areas- this work is now complete.
2) Chancel floor- as previously reported this is in a poor state but the PCC has agreed to defer any repairs until a long term plan is established in respect of the church.

Apart from the usual ongoing minor repairs the only major church fabric repair was the loss of heating just after Christmas due to the pump failing – although this was an expensive repair the timing was extremely fortuitous!

The church heating controls were updated – the thermostat and timing is now controlled by a Hive system which means the heating can be remotely adjusted and more accurately controlled depending on the ambient temperature. Data from the Hive system revealed that the Froststat protection system required adjusting – this is designed to stop the water freezing and had been set at a higher temperature than necessary. This has now been adjusted and should reduce future heating bills.

A further repair was carried out in July 2024 to the stained glass window at the East end of the church- a section of the lead in this window is in very poor condition. We received an estimate for nearly £2,000 to carry out more extensive repairs .After consultation with the glazier it was agreed it would make economic sense to carry out this work when the next repair is required.

Jonathan Peto

Treasurer’s Report

At the beginning of 2024 I predicted a deficit of about £10,000 unless we took action to improve the situation- as I’m sure you are all aware (!) we had a very successful Funding Campaign in the first part of 2024 which resulted in regular giving increasing by over 20% . This has obviously had a massive beneficial impact on the finances.

Regular giving compared to 2023 increased by approximately £13,500.

Hall rental income showed a further small decrease to £47,000 compared to 2023 following the loss of several regular bookings. In addition several disruptive groups are no longer allowed to book the premises for occasional events.

Rental prices were increased at the beginning of 2025 and a new regular booking has started.

Overall expenditure has remained largely unchanged

Electricity- following a new contract that was taken out in Autumn 2023, costs reduced by 25% contributing to a reduction of £3,000.

Two major repairs were required for the gas boilers at the end of the year at an estimated cost of £1,500.

Other expenditure included an new alarm for the office, purchase of the photocopier (no further lease payments) and some replacement tables and chairs

We also “benefitted” from Demi’s Maternity leave as her Maternity pay was funded by HMRC- welcome back!

Outgiving from general funds to support missionary/charitable work is based on 10% of income excluding hall rental and grants. The PCC agreed it was a priority to maintain support especially given the financial pressures being experienced by many of these organisations.

Parish share was paid in full for 2024 the amount having increased by over £4,000 to £73,000.

In addition to the above spending from the general fund, the fabric fund was used as part of our strategy working towards Net Zero.

New smart heating controls costing £4,500 were installed in the Autumn which should reduce the gas consumption. The system has initially proved unreliable but following some reconfiguration work is now working consistently.

Two new windows were installed to the Youth Room following vandalism- this was upgraded to double glazed UPVC costing £1,200.

The overall result was a surplus of £5,500 in respect of general funds which increased the reserves to £33,649 at end of 2024 - it was agreed at the April 2014 PCC meeting that the policy of St Jude’s would be to hold reserves equivalent to three months expenditure. The current reserves represent approx. 10 weeks expenditure (excluding Outgiving) which leaves a shortfall of approximately £8.000 against the agreed policy.

The property owned on Kent Road, which is let out and thus treated as an investment, was revalued based on sales of similar properties in the area. It is estimated the property is now worth £344,000 – this was an increase of £54,000 which is significantly more than the reduction recorded in 2023.

The financial position for 2025 is currently forecast to be a deficit of £5,000compared to 2024 the decline in the overall position is due to the loss of a significant regular donation combined with paying Demi’s full salary following her return from maternity and a further increase in Parish Share to £76,030 being an increase of nearly £3,000. These increases are partly offset by a new 3

Jonathan Peto

Deanery Synod Report 2024 - April 2025

Deanery Synod meets 3 times a year and is now enjoying a new name with an obvious draw, ‘Pudding and Praise’! Rev. Sam Hustwayte (Area Dean and vicar of St Wilfrid’s Calverton) has been working to pull in wider participation by advertising the meetings as, open to everyone … which they are, apart from voting rights.

Each meeting focuses on an aspect of evangelism and discipleship. The 21[st] November meeting concentrated on, ‘Encouraging Generosity’ with stories from around the parishes on how we are encouraging all church members to give regularly to the cost of running our churches and reaching out to others.

The meeting April 1[st] will be addressed by Bishop Andy and there will be discussions around, ‘Nurturing Prayer’. We discussed some slightly ambiguous questions on the subject at PCC in March in order to feedback from St Jude’s.

It is encouraging that the diocese is using this avenue, amongst others, to join up the Diocesan Vision with what actually happens or needs to happen in our churches.

Other more mundane business such as finances and vacancies, in the Deanery, are communicated at each meeting.

Thank you to Phyllis Lloyd, who retired this year after many years of service to Deanery Synod and to Denise Brocklesby who’s health has sadly required her to stand down.

We currently have 2 St Jude’s reps, Helen Fluskey and Rosemary Napthine, with a vacancy for a 3[rd] voting member. It is important to fill the vacancy and take up our voting rights. The number of reps is proportionate to the size of the church and so we have a strong voice at local synod when all vacancies are filled. Please do consider standing this year, the puddings are good and the praise uplifting!

Pastoral Report

My role at St Jude’s is to co-ordinate the Pastoral care. This only happens so well as this church is a community of people who are passionate about caring for each other and for those in our community/ hall users.

Homegroup leaders support those in their groups and many other church groups who meet in our halls also provide pastoral care for those who attend .

So I would like to thank everyone who supports each other by visiting, meeting people for coffee, shopping, providing meals, chatting to people after the service or at mid-week groups and praying for people. Thank you for letting me know when people in our church community just need extra support or are not well and for those who respond to help, often at very short notice.

The Wellbeing group that runs every Monday has enhanced our pastoral care by providing a safe space where people can support one another and, if needed, people can be signposted for more professional support. This has recently expanded to include gardening/raised beds and outdoor space for visitors to enjoy.

It is difficult to summarise any year as there is never a day goes by without someone in our community needing support or help. So each week is different.

We are all responsible for pastoral care and showing the love of Christ by caring is something we can all help with.

Please remember that it is ok to not be ok, so please make time to listen to those who need to talk and if you feel someone is not getting the care and support they need or would benefit from visits or more professional support, then please let me know .

Thank you.

Bev Norman

Family Discipleship Worker

I’m Demi and have been the Family Discipleship Worker since May 2023. I was on maternity leave from April 2024 until January 2025 but I was able to help run a few sessions whilst on maternity leave. The groups I run are COGs and Witness. COGs is Sunday school for primary age children. This is run at the same time of the

church service throughout term time. Witness is a youth group for teenagers that meet up on a Thursday evening during term time.

COGs: The number of children in COGs has increased to around 12 children each session, which has been more consistent than the previous year. There is a good mixture of newcomers and the original COGs attendees but it is lovely to see new faces becoming more familiar. Since going on maternity leave we had a good number of volunteers step into the role of COGs leaders. Before we only had 2 leaders and now we have 6. I am truly grateful as this meant that the COGs group ran smoothly whilst I was on maternity leave and continues to do so now. These volunteers are still part of the leadership and we now have a good working team that aims to meet together at least once a term. We each have our own style of teaching the children bible passages, but we all share the same passion to get the word of God into the minds and hearts of the children at St Jude’s. I would like to thank all the volunteers who give their time to do this - it is much appreciated and COGs would not be the same without you, So again thank you!

Witness: Witness is on a Thursday evening and has a small group of regular teenagers who meet up and do some fun activities together. This may be baking, crafts, games, movie nights, trips and other activities. In February we went to the Nottingham Climbing Centre. I aim to do a trip once a term as this goes down really well with the young people. Witness has seen a couple of new faces join. The number of members is around 6 but there are often friends of the young people that come along and visit. It still remains a safe place for young people in the church to come to. This spring/summer season will be my first full summer season with the group. I look forward to spending time outside enjoying nature. I hope to plan some trips to the local parks and get us out in the community together. I would like the young people to help with some gardening and hopefully grow their own fruits and possibly pumpkins. I am really excited that Witness will now be in the large hall from May so we have more space to move around and have more of a range of activities to do. Whilst I was on maternity leave Lois Quin from St James’ covered some of the weeks. Ellie Napthine and Edward Coats are great helpers and we have had another volunteer, Mounika, who can step in and help out sometimes too. It would be great if there were more leaders to help out so we have cover if needed, but I'm so grateful for the help we do have now.

Although I have been employed by St Jude’s since 2023, I have still yet to see what a full uninterrupted year looks like doing this work. Even so, within the time I have been around things have changed quickly. I believe that as long as God is always put first then we will be provided for in whatever it is that we might need. It remains an honour teaching the children of St Jude’s and seeing them grow in faith is joyful

to my heart. I've loved getting to know the volunteers and sharing in helping towards the development of the children’s faith journeys.

Children & Families Outreach Worker

This verse 1 Thessalonians 2:4 underpins my role here at St. Jude’s.

It challenges me to live out my purpose in Christ. It tells me to share the Gospel with those around me and those whom I have influence over. If the children (and their families) in and around our

parish know their purpose and place in this world, then they too can live in the power of God.

It’s been a good year, the groups I am responsible for have continued to run with the help of church members, and I thank you all for your support and commitment whether that’s by being on rotas or praying for us, and everything else in between. I also want to thank those who have looked after my foster children so I could attend trainings or run sessions.

Boomerang! The programme is varied as always and continues to include craft, woodwork, culture, games cooking, and outings. Our numbers remained in the teens until the end of the school year when we said goodbye to the year six children – thankfully two of them have transitioned well and now attend Witness. We have ebbed and flowed with numbers since then and currently have eight who attend regularly, and others that pop in, from time to time. They come from five different schools, and this makes for a nice mix of children. All have attended at least one other event at St. Jude’s throughout the year, and it’s been good to see the crossover. There have been changes in team too Kerry Duffy and myself are the main stays, with Gill Peto coming when she can, Eddy Coats has officially left but can be called on if needed. Following on from our volunteer’s day we are looking forward to Julie Miles coming on board after the Easter Holidays.

Toddlers This goes from strength to strength. There remains a strong Christian influence in each session, with Bible stories, prayers and take homes that include Bible verses. Toddlers is now classed as a fresh expressions group in the diocesan quarterly statistics. The children enjoy it, sometimes we have a few adults that

don’t like the Biblical content but most of them come back each week. We are full most weeks which means that we are seeing numbers above 50 per session (children and adults). Plans to make the sessions bookable are still being investigated. This is the group that stretches me the most as I often end up being the listening ear for those struggling, providing advice or signposting adults to other places for support etc. The team lost three key players recently - again the volunteer’s day yielded another willing member but there is still room for a couple more, you don’t need to be gifted with children as the role is for setting up only and is for one hour every fortnight!

Family Fun days We aim to do six of these each year and we have a tried and tested programme, the most popular ones being the Really Bright Party and the beach session. This year we tried a silent disco which was well received by those who made it, sadly it wasn’t as popular as I envisioned, and we made a loss. Lessons have been learned- we will do it again! It is crucial that these days continue as its where we see the most crossover from other fringe groups and they are attended by people we wouldn’t otherwise see here.

One off events All my groups took part in the Christmas Tree festival and had fun doing so, it was a great community project, and lots of people still talk about it! I got a new member of Brownies through this too. Year one from the local Primary school asked to visit again at Christmas so I made the festival part of their visit. They had fun looking at the winter wonderland and listening to the nativity story which was beautifully illustrated by the potato display on the windowsills. Each child then decorated a tree which I made into bunting to decorate their classroom. We had some lovely feedback from the children and the teachers. There have been no other invitations to go into school.

I have continued to support Demi by running COGs once a month. I continue to be the only person with a valid certificate in first aid, but I plan to hold a training session later this year. I am up to date with all my safeguarding training and have completed my Children and Youth ministry course, it was helpful in giving me some new ideas. The network is a valuable group in that it keeps me informed of changes, suggests courses and provides ongoing support and of course prayer.

Paula Smith

GEARS (God’s Early Years)

This is our group for babies and toddlers up to 4+years. We meet in the small hall and provide a range of play activities for our youngest children including a small carpeted area with appropriate toys for babies. The session involves free play, a planned age appropriate bible story usually based on the Beginners Gospel Bible and a related craft/creative activity. We aim to include a short prayer and some action songs/dancing or a simple game and help the children know that they are loved by Jesus and that He can be their friend.

We have two adults (one leading and the other helping) in each session working on a rota basis. All have had a DBS check and completed the required training. If the children are settled and ready to stay on their own we encourage parents/carers to leave them and join the service but of course we will go and ask them to come back if their child is not settling. Parents and carers are welcome to stay in the session at any time with their babies and/or toddler. Our numbers average around 5 children per session.

We hope that our young families feel welcome, included and cared for in our church life. Thank you to everyone who has helped on the rota over the past year. We would love to have another adult leading some sessions. We try to be as flexible as possible when preparing the rota and have three or four people who do just one session each half term.

Pam Mahon

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A	Independent Examiner’s Report	Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/		The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St. Jude,
members of		Mapperley, Nottingham

On accounts for the year		31 December 2024 Charity no 1132793
ended		(if any)

Set out on pages		1 to 10 (One to Ten including these pages)
		I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
		charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/12/2024.
Responsibilities and		As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the
basis of report		accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011
		(“the Act”).
		I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out
		under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I
		have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
		under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent
examiner's statement		I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have
		come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me
		cause to believe that in, any material respect:

the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or  the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed:	Darren Warren	Date:	02/05/2025

Name:	Darren Warren – Paxton Independent Examiners

Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any):	FMAAT

Address:	61a High Street South
	Rushden
	Northants, NN10 ORA

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Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

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Paxton

Charity Commission SOFA Report as at 31/12/2024

Charity no. 1132793 PCC.OF ST JUDE'S MAPPERLEY

	Unrestricted	Unrestricted	Restricted	Endowment	Total funds	Prior year
		funds	Income funds	funds		funds
		£	£	£	£	£
bcome and endowments from:
Donations and legacies		125,062	0	0	125,062	143,975
Charitable activites		3,314	0	0	3,314	4,153
Other trading activities		47,477	0	0	47,477	53,347
Investments		11,784	0	0	11,784	10,885
Separate material item of	,	, 0	0	0	0	0
income
Other		0	0	0	0	0
Total		187,638	0	0	187,638	212,360
Expenditure on: Raising funds		1,144	0	0	1,144	1,212
Charitable activities		189,044	47	0	189,090	198,192
Separate material item of		0	0	0	0	0
expense Other		0	0	0	0	0
Total		190,188	47	0	190,234	199,404
Net income/(expenditure) l>efore investment gains/(losses) '		-2,550	-47	0	-2,596	12,956
Net gains/(losses) on		0	0	0	0	0
investments
Net income/(expenditure)		-2,550	-47	0	-2,596	12,956
!Extraordinary items		0	0	0	0	0
IT'ransfers between funds		0	0	0	0	0
Other recognised gaim/(losses): Gains/(losses) on revaluation of !fixed assets for the charity's own ‘		54,000	0	0	54,000	-20,000
use
Net Movement in Funds -		51,450	-47	0	51,404	-7,044
!Reconciliation of Funds IT'otal funds brought forward		334,393	1,250	0	335,643
rrotal funds carried forward		385,843	1,204	0	387,047

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Paxton Charity Commission Balance Sheet as at 31/12/2024 Charity no. 1132793 PCC OF ST JUDE'S MAPPERLEY Total funds Prior year funds !Fixed assets fotangible assets 0 0 lfangible assets 344,000 290,000 Heritage assets 0 0 fovestments 0 0 Total fixed assets 344,000 290,000 Current assets , Stocks 358 340 Debtors 10,918 12,784 Investments 0 0 Cash at bank and in hand 55,595 53,254 Total current assets 66,872 66,378 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 23,825 20,735 Net current assetsl(liabilities) 43,047 45,643 Total assets less current liabilities 387,047 335,643 0 0 Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year 0 0 '0 rovisions for liabilities Total net assets or liabilities 387,047 335,643 Funds of the charity: | 0 0 Endowment funds Restricted incoqie funds 1,204 1,250 !Unrestricted funds 137,843 140,393 !Revaluation reseerve 248,000 194,000 Total charity funds 387,047 335,643 ~~Ea~~ Signed by one or two trustees Date of approval Print Name on behalf of all the trustees dd/mm/ eee ee --;JCALUSTfR pee 8 | os ee | hfe

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Paxton

Income and Expenditure Report - December 2024

Charity no. 1132793 PCC OF ST JUDE'S MAPPERLEY

Year to December 2024 All fund codes consolidated
		Turnover :year to date	Turnover last :year to date
Voluntary Income
Tax efficient planned giving		88,163	80,118
Other planned giving		5,184	1,750
Other collections at services		2,038	1,760
Non-recurring giving (No GA) Tax Efficient Non- recurring Gift Aid Sma11 Donations Gift aid tax claimed	,	580 3,699 70 22,974	1,682 18,937 218 25,101
Grants received		1,000	10,310
Bequests and legacies		1,354	4,100
		125,062	143,976
Activities for Generating Funds
Fundraising income Traidcraft income Letting/hire income		0 268 47,209	520 995 49,882
		47,477	51,397
Investment Income
Interest received		2,184	1,285
Rental income		9,600	9,600
		11,784	10,885
Charitable Activities Income
Insurance Claim		0	1,950
Sales		339	2
Sundry Income		1,402	1,590
Fees Received		1,573	1,251
Church Weekend Fees		0	595
		3,314	5,388
Other Income
Collections for Church Members		0	715
		0	715
Fundraising Trading Costs
Fundraising costs Traidcraft Purchases		llO 191	0 967
		(301)	(967)
Investment Management Costs

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Paxton Income and Expenditure Report - December 2024 Charity no. 1132793 PCC OF ST JUDE'S MAPPERLEY

Year to December 2024 All fund codes consolidated
		Turnover year to date	Turnover last year to date
Kent Road Expenses		843	245
		(843)	(245)
Charitable Activities Costs
	,
Gifts/grants given		11,192	12,254
Outreach Expenses		338	1,289
Salaries-Cleaning		790	0
Salaries		32,461	34,808
Organist Fees		285	270
Pension contributions Staff training costs		2,672 50	2,194 56
Expenses-Vicar		100	1,025
Expenses- Youth&Child Expenses-Administrator		431 0	1,648 62
Volunteer expenses		111	0
Gas- Heating etc		11,045	10,057
Electricity- Lighting etc		5,370	8,203
Water Rates		958	1,578
Insurances		5,296	4,055
Cleaning Costs		15,218	15,589
Repairs&maintenance-Church		3,987	1,881
Repairs&maintenance - Hall		7,715	11,936
Quinquennial Costs		0	948
Other Site Costs Printing/photocopying		5,632 658	5,259 1,189
Postage		50	23
Stationery Telephone/fax/email		206 1,579	160 1,536
Publicity costs		320	92
IT costs		1,124	1,022
Equipment purchases		1,811	3,745
Equipment repairs		348	114
Church Resource costs		2,785	3,318
Youth Resource Costs		1,909	2,754
Sundry Expenses		1,019	1,609
Parish Share		73,116	69,024
		(188,576)	(197,698)
Governance Costs
Audit&accountancy costs		378	360
Bank charges		136	134
		(514)	(494)
Gains and Losses
Gain/loss on asset revaluation		(54,000)	20,000

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Paxton Income and Expenditure Report - December 2024

Charity no. 1132793 PCC OF ST JUDE'S MAPPERLEY

Year to December 2024 All fund codes consolidated Tu.mover year to date Tu.mover last year to date 54,000 (20,000) TOT AL SURPLUS/DEFICIT 51,403 (7,043)

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Paxton Charity Commission Movement of Funds Report Charity no. 1132793

· PCC OF ST JUDE'S MAP ERLEY

)Month = December 2024

Fund name	Fund balances brought forward	Income	Ex2enditure	Transfers	Gains and losses	Fund balances carried forward
General fund	28,182	186,212	-180,746	0	0	33,649
Boomerang	355	468	-502	0	0	320
Fabric Fund	20,020	0	-7,076	0	0	12,944
Holiday Fund	1,334	0	-520	0	0	814
Kent Road House	,109,337	0	0	0	54,000	163,337
Monday Fellowship	310	120	-60	0	0	370
Toddlers Traidcraft	560 814	510 268	-173 -691	0 0	0 0	896 391
Youth Group Barnabas Fund	483 1,250	60 0	-420 -47	0 0	0 0	123 1,204
Totals	162,643	187,638	-190,234	0	54,000	214,047

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Parochial Church Council of St Jude's, Mapperley Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ending 31 December 2024

1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The PCC is a public benefit entity witin the meaning of FRS102. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102), the Charities Act 2011 and in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 governing the individual accounts of PCC's.

these accounts.

Funds

General funds represent the funds of the PCC that are not subject to any restrictions regarding their use and are available for any applications on the general purposes of the PCC. Funds designated for a particular purpose by the PCC are also unrestricted.

Incoming Resources

Collections are recognised when received by or on behalf of the PCC. Planned giving receivable under gift aid is recognised when donations are received.

Income tax recoverable on Gift Aid donations is recognised when the income is recognised.

Resources Expended

Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when expenses are incurred, if that award is for a specific activity.

Activities directly relating to the work of the church

The Diocesan Parish Share is accounted for when paid. Any Parish Share unpaid at 31 December has not been provided as approved by the PCC at the meeting held on 20_ September 2010.

Fixed Assets

Consecrated property and moveable church furnishings

Consecrated and beneficial property of any kind is excluded from the accounts by s.96(2)(a) of the Charities Act 1993.

No value is placed on moveable church furnishings held by the Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposals since the PCC considers this to be inalienable property.

Moveable church furnishings held by the Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC, and which require a faculty for disposal, are counted as inalienable property unless consecrated. They are listed on the Church's Inventory which can be inspected (at any

All expenditure incurred during the year on consecrated or benefice buildings and moveable church furnishings, whether maintenance or improvement, is written off as expenditure in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA).

No value is placed on the Church centre and for insurance purposes there is no separate valuation as it is included in'the overall loss limit of £14,040,000 ( Valuation £14,040,000 in 2022) for both the Church and centre.

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Parochial Church Council of St Jude's, Mapperley Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

For the year ending 31 December 2024

1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Investment property

The property at 19 Kent Road, Mapperley is held as an investment to generate rental income.

The property valuations have been determined by the PCC based upon the selling prices for similar property in the same locality.

Other fixtures, fittings and office equipment

All expenditure on fixtures, fittings and office furniture is written off at the time expenditure is incurred.

Stocks

Stock is valued at the lower of cost or net realisable value

Current Assets

Short - term deposits is cash held on deposit either with the CBF Church of England deposit fund or at the bank.

Reserves

The PCC agreed at a meeting on 10th February 2014 that the policy of St. Judes is to retain reserves in the General Fund equivalent to three months expenditure.

2 FUNDS

The Fabric fund has been designated to ensure funds are available for major repair costs as required to the church including the halls as well as quinquennial survey work.

The Kent Road House fund was derived from funds paid by the PCC to acquire a house for the Curate

The Traidcraft fund derives from trading activities of 'fair-traded' goods- this fund provides tea & coffee for the church & any surplus generated in excess of operational requirements is allocated at the discretion of the PCC.

The Holiday fund has been established to provide support to members of the church to enable them to attend church away events.

The Toddlers Fund income and expenditure is derived from the Church Toddlers Group

· The Barnabas Fund is a discretionary fund to support families & individuals requiring assistance

The Youth Group Fund income and expenditure is derived from the Church Youth Group

The Boomerang Fund income and expenditure is derived from the Church After School Boomerang Group

The Monday Fellowship Fund is derived from the group formerly known as Women's Fellowship

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Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A	Independent Examiner’s Report	Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/		The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St. Jude,
members of		Mapperley, Nottingham

On accounts for the year		31 December 2024 Charity no 1132793
ended		(if any)

Set out on pages		1 to 10 (One to Ten including these pages)
		I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
		charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/12/2024.
Responsibilities and		As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the
basis of report		accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011
		(“the Act”).
		I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out
		under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I
		have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
		under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent
examiner's statement		I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have
		come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me
		cause to believe that in, any material respect:

the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or  the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

Signed:	Darren Warren	Date:	02/05/2025

Name:	Darren Warren – Paxton Independent Examiners

Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any):	FMAAT

Address:	61a High Street South
	Rushden
	Northants, NN10 ORA

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Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

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Paxton

Charity Commission SOFA Report as at 31/12/2024

Charity no. 1132793 PCC.OF ST JUDE'S MAPPERLEY

	Unrestricted	Unrestricted	Restricted	Endowment	Total funds	Prior year
		funds	Income funds	funds		funds
		£	£	£	£	£
bcome and endowments from:
Donations and legacies		125,062	0	0	125,062	143,975
Charitable activites		3,314	0	0	3,314	4,153
Other trading activities		47,477	0	0	47,477	53,347
Investments		11,784	0	0	11,784	10,885
Separate material item of	,	, 0	0	0	0	0
income
Other		0	0	0	0	0
Total		187,638	0	0	187,638	212,360
Expenditure on: Raising funds		1,144	0	0	1,144	1,212
Charitable activities		189,044	47	0	189,090	198,192
Separate material item of		0	0	0	0	0
expense Other		0	0	0	0	0
Total		190,188	47	0	190,234	199,404
Net income/(expenditure) l>efore investment gains/(losses) '		-2,550	-47	0	-2,596	12,956
Net gains/(losses) on		0	0	0	0	0
investments
Net income/(expenditure)		-2,550	-47	0	-2,596	12,956
!Extraordinary items		0	0	0	0	0
IT'ransfers between funds		0	0	0	0	0
Other recognised gaim/(losses): Gains/(losses) on revaluation of !fixed assets for the charity's own ‘		54,000	0	0	54,000	-20,000
use
Net Movement in Funds -		51,450	-47	0	51,404	-7,044
!Reconciliation of Funds IT'otal funds brought forward		334,393	1,250	0	335,643
rrotal funds carried forward		385,843	1,204	0	387,047

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Paxton

Income and Expenditure Report - December 2024

Charity no. 1132793 PCC OF ST JUDE'S MAPPERLEY

Year to December 2024 All fund codes consolidated
		Turnover :year to date	Turnover last :year to date
Voluntary Income
Tax efficient planned giving		88,163	80,118
Other planned giving		5,184	1,750
Other collections at services		2,038	1,760
Non-recurring giving (No GA) Tax Efficient Non- recurring Gift Aid Sma11 Donations Gift aid tax claimed	,	580 3,699 70 22,974	1,682 18,937 218 25,101
Grants received		1,000	10,310
Bequests and legacies		1,354	4,100
		125,062	143,976
Activities for Generating Funds
Fundraising income Traidcraft income Letting/hire income		0 268 47,209	520 995 49,882
		47,477	51,397
Investment Income
Interest received		2,184	1,285
Rental income		9,600	9,600
		11,784	10,885
Charitable Activities Income
Insurance Claim		0	1,950
Sales		339	2
Sundry Income		1,402	1,590
Fees Received		1,573	1,251
Church Weekend Fees		0	595
		3,314	5,388
Other Income
Collections for Church Members		0	715
		0	715
Fundraising Trading Costs
Fundraising costs Traidcraft Purchases		llO 191	0 967
		(301)	(967)
Investment Management Costs

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Paxton Income and Expenditure Report - December 2024 Charity no. 1132793 PCC OF ST JUDE'S MAPPERLEY

Year to December 2024 All fund codes consolidated
		Turnover year to date	Turnover last year to date
Kent Road Expenses		843	245
		(843)	(245)
Charitable Activities Costs
	,
Gifts/grants given		11,192	12,254
Outreach Expenses		338	1,289
Salaries-Cleaning		790	0
Salaries		32,461	34,808
Organist Fees		285	270
Pension contributions Staff training costs		2,672 50	2,194 56
Expenses-Vicar		100	1,025
Expenses- Youth&Child Expenses-Administrator		431 0	1,648 62
Volunteer expenses		111	0
Gas- Heating etc		11,045	10,057
Electricity- Lighting etc		5,370	8,203
Water Rates		958	1,578
Insurances		5,296	4,055
Cleaning Costs		15,218	15,589
Repairs&maintenance-Church		3,987	1,881
Repairs&maintenance - Hall		7,715	11,936
Quinquennial Costs		0	948
Other Site Costs Printing/photocopying		5,632 658	5,259 1,189
Postage		50	23
Stationery Telephone/fax/email		206 1,579	160 1,536
Publicity costs		320	92
IT costs		1,124	1,022
Equipment purchases		1,811	3,745
Equipment repairs		348	114
Church Resource costs		2,785	3,318
Youth Resource Costs		1,909	2,754
Sundry Expenses		1,019	1,609
Parish Share		73,116	69,024
		(188,576)	(197,698)
Governance Costs
Audit&accountancy costs		378	360
Bank charges		136	134
		(514)	(494)
Gains and Losses
Gain/loss on asset revaluation		(54,000)	20,000

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Paxton Income and Expenditure Report - December 2024

Charity no. 1132793 PCC OF ST JUDE'S MAPPERLEY

Year to December 2024 All fund codes consolidated Tu.mover year to date Tu.mover last year to date 54,000 (20,000) TOT AL SURPLUS/DEFICIT 51,403 (7,043)

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Paxton Charity Commission Movement of Funds Report Charity no. 1132793

· PCC OF ST JUDE'S MAP ERLEY

)Month = December 2024

Fund name	Fund balances brought forward	Income	Ex2enditure	Transfers	Gains and losses	Fund balances carried forward
General fund	28,182	186,212	-180,746	0	0	33,649
Boomerang	355	468	-502	0	0	320
Fabric Fund	20,020	0	-7,076	0	0	12,944
Holiday Fund	1,334	0	-520	0	0	814
Kent Road House	,109,337	0	0	0	54,000	163,337
Monday Fellowship	310	120	-60	0	0	370
Toddlers Traidcraft	560 814	510 268	-173 -691	0 0	0 0	896 391
Youth Group Barnabas Fund	483 1,250	60 0	-420 -47	0 0	0 0	123 1,204
Totals	162,643	187,638	-190,234	0	54,000	214,047