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THE PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH HEATON ANNUAL REPORT 2021

The Parish of Christ Church Heaton in the Deanery of Bolton and the Diocese of Manchester

ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2021 To be presented at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting Sunday 15[th] May 2022

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CONTENTS Number

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Members of the Parochial Church Council during 2021	3
Appointment of Oficials	4
Appointment of Committees	5
Parochial Church Council	6
Church Warden	7
Electoral Roll	8
Deanery Synod	9
Parish Safeguarding	9
Choir	10
Crèche	10
Young Church	11
Men of Christ Church	12
Mothers’ Union	12
Christ Church Players	13
Luncheon Club	14
Messy Church	15
Wednesday Cubs	16
17thBolton Scouts	16
The Treasurer’s Report and the Accounts are in a separate
document.

Members of the Parochial Church Council 1[st] January 2021 – 31[st] December 2021

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INCUMBENT

Vacant

ASSOCIATE PRIEST

Rev Philip Burman

CHURCHWARDENS

Mrs Irene Morris Mr Timothy Palmer Mr Geoffrey Pearson

Until 16.05.21 Resigned 17.03.21 From 16.05.21

TREASURER

Mr Andrew Minors

GENERAL SYNOD REPRESENTATIVE

Mr Geoffrey Tattersall

DEANERY SYNOD REPRESENTATIVES

DEANERY SYNOD REPRESENTATIVES
Mrs Hazel Tattersall	Nov 2020 – May 2023
Mr Andrew Minors	May 2021 – May 2023
Mrs Christine Syddall	May 2021 – May 2023
Mr Peter Syddall	May 2021 – May 2023
Mr Geofrey Tattersall	May 2021 – May 2023
ELECTED MEMBERS (Resigned)
Mr William Nightingale	Resigned 16.05.21
Mrs Norma Gibbons	Resigned 12.09.21
ELECTED MEMBERS (Current)
1. Mr Adam Syddall	Apr 2019 – May 2022
2. Vacant	Apr 2019 – May 2022
3. Vacant	Apr 2019 – May 2022
4. Vacant	Apr 2019 – May 2022
5. Vacant	Apr 2019 – May 2022
6. Vacant	Nov 2020 – May 2023
7. Dr Raj Arijaratnam	Nov 2020 – May 2023
8. Mr Peter Hodson	Nov 2020 – May 2023
9. Mrs Caroline Lade	Nov 2020 – May 2023
10. Mrs Laraine Mason	Nov 2020 – May 2023
11. Mrs Holly Bonfeld	May 2021 – May 2024
12. Mrs Sue Critchley	May 2021 – May 2024
13. Mr David Youngman	May 2021 – May 2024
14. Mrs Judith Pearson	May 2021 – May 2024
15. Vacant	May 2021 – May 2024

APPOINTMENT OF OFFICIALS

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PCC CHAIRMAN (Ex Officio)

Rev Philip Burman

VICE CHAIRMAN CHURCHWARDENS 16.05.21)

17.03.21)

Mr Peter Hodson

Mrs Irene Morris (Until Mr Timothy Palmer (Resigned Mr Geoffrey Pearson (From 16.05.21)

ASSISTANT WARDENS

Dr Raj Ariyaratnam Mr Peter Chapman Mr Howard Entwistle

TREASURER

Mr Andrew Minors

PATRONAGE SCHEME SECRETARY Mr Andrew Minors BOOK-KEEPER Mrs Jocelyn Walsh MINUTES SECRETARY Mrs Laraine Mason ELECTORAL ROLL OFFICER Miss Victoria Tattersall FREE WILL OFFERING SECRETARY Mrs Hazel Tattersall GIFT AID ADMINISTRATOR Mr Peter Hodson CLERK OF WORKS Vacant

CENTRE MANAGER Vacant CHRISTIAN AID REPRESENTATIVE Vacant CHILDREN’S SOCIETY REPRESENTATIVE Mrs Jane Chapman & Mrs Julie Steele

SERVERS’ ADMINISTRATOR Vacant EDITOR OF PARISH MAGAZINE Vacant HEALTH & SAFETY OFFICER Mrs Holly Bonfield SAFEGUARDING OFFICER Mrs Holly Bonfield

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APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES

STANDING COMMITTEE

Ex-Officio: Rev Philip Burman Mr Geoffrey Pearson Elected by the PCC: Mrs Holly Bonfield Mr Andrew Minors Mr David Youngman

BUILDING AND FINANCE COMMITTEE

Ex-Officio: Rev Philip Burman Mrs Irene Morris (Until 16.05.21) Mr Geoffrey Pearson (Chairman from 16.05.21) Elected by the PCC: Mrs Holly Bonfield Mrs Sue Critchley Mr Peter Hodson Mr Andrew Minors (Chairman to

16.05.21)

Mrs Hazel Tattersall Mr David Youngman

MISSION AND MINISTRY COMMITTEE

Rev Philip Burman Chairman Dr Raj Ariyaratnam Mrs Norma Gibbons (Resigned 12.09.21) Mrs Caroline Lade Mrs Laraine Mason Mrs Irene Morris (Until 16.05.21) Mr Adam Syddall Mr Geoffrey Tattersall Mrs Hazel Tattersall

SOCIAL COMMITTEE

Mrs Sue Critchley

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Mrs Judith Pearson

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ANNUAL REPORT ON THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL

Since the last APCM was held on 16[th] May 2021 the PCC has held very regular meetings, special Section 11 meetings dealing specifically with the vacancy arising from the departure of the Rev Janet French and even an extraordinary meeting to approve the Rev Philip Burman’s licence being extended.

We have been blessed to have been led in these meetings by the Rev Philip Burman and to have had Geoffrey Pearson as our Church Warden this year, both of whom who have steered us through the challenges we have faced.

Once again the PCC has faced some difficult (and at times lengthy!!) meetings during the year when dealing with the repercussions of both the pandemic and the interregnum. Balancing the safety of our parishioners in line with the Government guidelines, along with providing the opportunity to worship when permitted, has not been an easy task. Fortunately, we have a very strong team who have continued to face the challenges head on and dealt most admirably with the various risk assessments etc required. As a result we are gradually moving back to “normal”.

As we are increasingly moving away from Covid we have been able to meet in person and have not had to rely on Zoom meetings. This makes for far more productive discussion and debate.

A PCC sub-group dealing with the vacancy met several times to discuss the way forward as we await the appointment of a new incumbent and to prepare the Parish Profile for submission to the Diocese. When in vacancy there is a statutory process, contained in the Patronage (Benefices) Measure 1986, which must be followed to fill vacancies in benefices, and that statutory process has strict time limits. We had Zoom meetings with St Margaret’s Halliwell as we prepared the Profile and also when dealing with the requirements of Section 11 of the aforementioned Measure.

The Rev Philip Burman has also led a new Mission and Ministry group which has met several times to discuss our regular church services, special services for Christmas etc and other events, notably the celebrations for the 125[th] anniversary of Christ Church in July 2021.

The Church of England proposals for Mission Communities have been widely discussed during our meetings and we have been mindfully taking great interest in what the changes may mean for our own parish.

In addition to these matters the PCC has also dealt with its “more normal” commitments and duties in relation to the financial affairs of the church, and the care and maintenance of its structure and its contents. For example: our properties have continued to be managed and maintained; the choir vestry roof has been repaired, and discussions are under way about a new roof; tree surgeons have been engaged to carry out essential work within our grounds and the Vicarage and grounds will be looked after during the interregnum.

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PCC members also give their services as Treasurer, Gift Aid Administrator, Safeguarding Officer, Website and Facebook Administrator, Free Will Offering Admin, Mentoring, Chorister, Intercessor and Lesson reading, Eucharistic Assistant, assisting with Mothers Union and Men of Christ Church, Assistant Wardens and Warden Emeritus, and then there is ad hoc tidying, cleaning, gardening and sweeping paths, not forgetting Snow Patrol.

Also this year PCC members have interviewed and appointed Victoria Tattersall as the new Parish Administrator. Our social committee has organised several social events too.

Following last year’s APCM there remain several vacancies to be filled on both PCC and Deanery Synod. There are presently 10 PCC members and 5 Deanery Synod members. Elections for new members will take place after the APCM. Would you think about joining us?

Laraine Mason, Minutes Secretary

CHURCHWARDEN’S REPORT ON THE FABRIC, GOODS AND ORNAMENTS OF THE CHURCH AND CHURCH PROPERTIES

What a strange year. A Pandemic, within an interregnum, with restrictions, both voluntary and compulsory, fluctuating throughout the year. Having said that, I am so grateful for the help from all aspects within Christ Church.

Our priest in charge, Rev. Philip Burman, has been a great inspiration to us all, during our continued interregnum, so too all our retired clergy. A huge "Thank you" to all the clergy who have helped us over the past year.

Over the past twelve months we have tried to improve many aspects of the Church Building and Christ Church Parish Centre. We have had to do an emergency repair to the Church Vestry roof, to ensure it is fit for purpose now, but long term we need a complete new roof structure.

The Christ Church Parish Centre has had a new fitted kitchen, with upgraded fridge and dishwasher, and the main centre floor has been sanded and re-varnished. All funding coming from a National Lottery Grant. I had hoped to re-launch the Christ Church Parish Centre with a large social event in June.

The Christ Church Gardens, prior to the pandemic were in a poor state, with many areas overgrown and with years of leaf mould on the ground. Many areas have been completely cleared, with new planting and a "Plant A Rose Appeal", to restock the front gardens was very successful, with over 65 new roses being added to the rose beds at the front of the Church.

There was concern about the state of the trees within the boundaries and a comprehensive survey highlighted many potential hazards, which are being systematically dealt with on a prioritised basis.

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We are so fortunate to have so many parishioners willing to help in so many ways, mainly in the background, who usually do this work unsung. I would particularly like to thank John Balshaw and Carolyn Wilson for leading our voices playing the organ; the choir for leading the singing in many of our services; Julie and Joanna Steele, Janet Balshaw, Katie Balshaw and others for their work within Young Church; all the Church Administrators, led by Stan Wilson; the ladies who provide our Church Building with regular floral displays; our Parish Administrators, Jocelyn and Victoria; Arnold Tyson for his constant support in keeping tabs on all minor defects and getting them fixed. Janet Darwell, who has kept both Church and Centre in order, with regular deep cleans, especially during the Pandemic.

And especially Judith, my wife, for being constantly behind me, and a great calming influence.

In particular I would like to thank Irene Morris, for her amazing work during the pandemic, her constant support when I am not here, along with her husband, Stephen, who weekly arrange the books in the pews before every Sunday service. My thanks also go to all the Assistant Wardens and Sides persons, who help with the running of the regular services here, having to adapt to the constant change in regulations and service modifications to keep us all safe.

Over the past twelve months we have held, all within the current relevant regulations, a Summer Family Fun Day (September 4), a number of Church Services in the garden including a Celebration of the Church's 125 Anniversary (July 18), every event with social distancing. We were involved in running a successful Murder Mystery Play (October 7 - 9), with three performances, set over three days. We celebrated Harvest, with a luncheon after the Sunday Service.

Following all our special Christmas Services we arranged mulled wine and mince pies.

I will now take a breath, apologising to anyone I have missed out, I am very sorry, you are all so important to the life of Christ Church.

Geoffrey Pearson, Church Warden

ELECTORAL ROLL

The Electoral Roll contains 265 names. Since the last revision, 3 names have been added, 8 names have been removed and one amendment has been made.

Victoria Tattersall, Electoral Roll Officer

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DEANERY SYNOD

The Standing Committee met twice in February and April (both by Zoom) but the whole synod only met once in May. This was the final meeting of the old synod prior to Pastoral Reorganisation of the deaneries. It took place in Bolton Parish Church. The celebrant was Ian Anthony, the longest serving priest in the deanery, and the preacher was Chris Bracegirdle, the retiring Area Dean.

At the meeting in February finance was discussed. Only 4 parishes had paid their parish share in full (Christ Church was not one of them) and the deanery overall had paid 64% of what had been asked. David Brae was appointed part time priest at St Peter’s Halliwell & part time Town Centre Missioner. The Town Centre work needs funding of about £2000. The committee agreed that the Deanery should take this on.

In summer the diocese was split into 7 new deaneries with each forming Mission Communities within. The original groupings were very quickly amended and Christ Church is now with St Peter’s Bolton, St Philip’s, St Peter’s Halliwell, West Bolton Team, St Stephen’s and St Chad’s. The inaugural meeting of the new synod was held in July. There were further meetings in September and October. The October meeting was held at Bishop Bridgeman’s School when 2 pupils gave a presentation followed by a discussion on how the new deanery should move forward.

Hazel Tattersall

SAFEGUARDING REPORT

There was a short gap in 2021, when Pam Knight stepped down, having carried out the Safeguarding role for 5 years. Thanks to Pam for her very useful handover. I took on the role in August 2021, and the following actions have been taken:

All members of the PCC have undertaken the Basic Awareness training – this is the level they are asked to do by the Diocese. The new Parish Administrator and the Choir Leader have also undertaken Basic Awareness. Sunday School leaders have completed Basic Awareness and Safeguarding Foundations (the next level). Helpers at Sunday School completing Basic Awareness is in progress. As is Safeguarding Training for Eucharistic Administrators.

All leaders are required to undertake 3 levels. The third level is more difficult to access and will be completed as soon as practical. I understand those needing to do this are Sunday School Leaders, Church Warden and Safeguarding Lead.

DBS checks are required for all relevant volunteers at Church. There is no actual expiry date for a DBS. The Diocese currently opts for 5 years but will move to three years in January 2023. A start has been made on these DBS checks.

In addition, Safeguarding and Health and Safety Policies have been generated and ratified by PCC and are visible in Church and the Centre. Previous policies were out of date. These will be reviewed annually. I have also generated a Who’s Who

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including Safeguarding Lead and this is posted in Church and the Centre. Safeguarding Lead contact details are now in the Newsletter. A file containing the two Policies and the Parish Safeguarding Guide is in the office and available for all volunteers to see.

Holly Bonfield, Safeguarding Officer

CHOIR REPORT

As for many of the groups of the Church family, 2021 was a strange year for the Choir. We managed some services in December, 2020, including a much reduced Carol Service. We did enjoy joining in with an outdoor Carol singing which was a lovely occasion appreciated by everyone there.

The early months of 2021 were without any choral singing. When outdoor singing was allowed in May, Rev. Burman and I decided to have an afternoon ‘Songs of Praise’ in the Church garden, which was well attended and much enjoyed after such a long time without singing. This was repeated in June and in July, there was one to celebrate the Church’s 125 years. On this Sunday, 18[th] July, singing was allowed again in church and the Choir sang at the 9.30a.m. service, something which we have continued to do and greatly enjoy.

On Sunday, 8[th] August, we sang the first evensong since March, 2020. As we are still in the interregnum, it was decided that evensong would be held only on the second and fourth Sundays in the month and the 11.15.a.m. sung Eucharist service would be cancelled.

We have been delighted to be singing regularly again and were very pleased that the Advent Carol Service with the Parish Church Choir was reinstated. It was strange to be singing socially distanced but after wondering whether this would happen this year, was a special occasion. It was also a delight to be part of the Christingle service and a joy to do a Nine Lessons service again. It was decided to repeat the outdoor Carol singing which took place in one of the worst evenings for weather, possible. It was thus held in church. It was brilliant to see so many people there on such a dreadful evening.

We are so very grateful to Rev. Philip Burman for his wonderful support and ideas this last year. We would also like to thank our warden, Geoffrey Pearson, for his continuing support.

John F. Balshaw, Organist and Choirmaster.

CRÈCHE

The crèche meets during the 9.30am Family Communion Service and is for children from birth to 3 years old. We were delighted to be able to re-start in September and while many of the children we had previously have now moved up to the older group,

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we have welcomed some new faces over the last few months and are delighted to now have 7 children on our register. Since Christmas we have moved into the Choir vestry which is giving us much more room and flexibility, and will give us the capacity to increase numbers further over the next few months.

Katie Hodgkiss & Katie Dunne

YOUNG CHURCH

Following the enforced long break due to Covid we were keen to resume Young Church meetings in September 2021. After a Saturday “welcome back” party for families we were delighted to see a large number of children bounding up the stairs to the centre! Due to problems with the Vestry roof, Janet decided to include the Vestry group of small children with the older children in the Centre group. We ensured that our themes were adapted to include all the ages. Indeed, the enforced joining together has proved so successful that we have decided to keep all the children together.

Our first theme was the “Prodigal Son” as the errant son was “welcomed back” and we emphasised that God will always do the same for us if we forget Him. The message was enforced with the acting of a lively drama with many actions which the children thoroughly enjoyed. Also we learnt a lively chorus, “Jesus never, never, turned anyone away.” Our Warden heard us as we sang and he too enjoyed it. I suggested that we sang a “Harvest Samba” at our Harvest Festival service which the children sang with gusto, also delivering the Prayers and Readings. The congregation were also invited to sing the Samba. At Harvest Festival, Rev Philip Burman told the story of the “Feeding of the Five Thousand.” Blank faces could be observed so the following week we covered this in detail, again dramatising it. Hallowe’en fell on a Sunday and we used the traditional Pumpkins in a different way by having a short prayer for each part of the Pumpkin face. Many children brought their carved Pumpkins and they then read the Prayers at the end of the service.

Christmas activities had to be started in early November. We chose the theme, “Jesus is the Light of the World” and Joanna suggested that we made a large candle poster bearing on its main part, illustrations from the Christmas story which the children drew and coloured themselves and were then stuck on. The flame was made by the children drawing around and cutting out their hands from gold paper. The poster was photographed and formed the front of the Parish Christmas Card and was then displayed in church over Christmas.

Our theme was continued at the Christingle Service where we sang, “Like a Candle Flame” and “Love Shine a Light” and once again prayers and readings were delivered by the children. On our final session before Christmas we had a noisy, happy time playing games with tempting edible prizes!

After Christmas we discussed the story of the visit of the Wise Men in depth and this led Julie to discover in preparation, that Esther, a character rarely mentioned but who has a book to herself in the Old Testament used Myrrh as a face moisturiser! After covering the story of the Flight to Egypt and singing “When I needed a neighbour” to link with the holy family being refugees as many are today, we

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introduced the story of Esther linking the bravery she showed to the children’s lives today particularly regarding the reporting of bullying.

As I write, we are preparing to take part in the service on Mothering Sunday with original art and reflections on the Mums of the children, to sing on Palm Sunday and display in church illustrations by the children featuring the cross over Easter. We shall provide the usual Easter eggs for the children on Easter Day perhaps including an Easter quiz!

We are very fortunate to have the “up to date” ideas, computer skills and practical suggestions from Joanna, who as an experienced teacher in St Peter’s C. of E. Primary School can inject innovative ways to keep our children engaged. We also welcomed Alison Perry and teenager, Meghan Shore to our team.

We have many children within our Young Church and strive always to make them feel an important part of our church family. Some visiting clergy have commented on the large number of children who are in our group.

I wish to thank all the leaders, Janet Balshaw, Pauline Cull, Joanna Steele, Alison Perry and teenagers Meghan Shore and Emilia Harrison. A particular and huge thank you to Rev Burman for all his support and encouragement. He often joins us for a short time on Sundays and we really appreciate the interest which he shows.

Julie Steele

MEN OF CHRIST CHURCH (MCC)

Our activities and social events this year were almost entirely wiped out by the pandemic in 2021. We were unable to organise our regular annual dinner in February due to lockdowns and there was a feeling that any best laid plans throughout the year would be at the mercy of future lockdowns which did occur.

That said, in 2021 the Men of Christ Church maintained a presence of fellowship and general support for others in the church family through many guises.

At the time of writing, we have just hosted the 2022 annual parish pancake party which catered for the largest number of parishioners of all ages seen for some years which was truly heartening. We will be looking to re-introduce our events with renewed vigour throughout the rest of 2022. My thanks to the other current committee members, David Youngman, Neville Beech, Andrew Minors, Geoffrey Pearson and Peter Hodson.

Adam Syddall, MCC Secretary

MOTHERS’ UNION

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Mothers’ Union’s 2021 theme was “Rebuilding hope and confidence”, one which indeed has been both timely and pertinent amidst the global pandemic and has been reflected here too in our own Christ Church Heaton branch throughout another challenging year. The branch has continued to tick along despite government restrictions and without an official committee. We had 45 paid up members in 2021, a reassuring increase on 2020, with a number of lapsed members paying subs.

Whilst restrictions meant that many did not attend church on Mothering Sunday in 2021, Mothers’ Union put together small posies for all ladies that were there across all services that day which were very gratefully received. We also sent a bespoke Mothering Sunday card and bookmark out to all our members. For the first half of the year, no baptisms took place at Christ Church due to Covid; however it has been truly heart-warming that there have been a staggering number in the latter part of 2021. Mothers’ Union continues to support Baptisms at Christ Church through sidesperson duties, bible readings and the purchase of the Baptism books given to each family. Our sincere thanks to Clare King for her extraordinary assistance with both organising the rota and taking on the responsibility of these tasks at the majority of these services herself. We are truly grateful Clare! Thanks also go to all the volunteers on the rota and we continue to pray that more will join.

Our Knitting Club successfully relaunched in the autumn for the first time since the onset of the pandemic and we look forward to being able to meet on a monthly basis in 2022. We were once again able to help Fortalice via the MU “Just Up Your Street” Project. Our donation at Christmas enabled them to purchase exciting new playroom resources for children of all ages including a karaoke machines, torches and lots of arts and crafts provisions. Despite not being able to resume face to face branch meetings, we sent a special custom designed CCHMU Christmas card out to all our members. Mothers’ Union both on a global scale, centrally in the UK and in particularly within our own Manchester Diocese continues to engage with its members in new and exciting ways across its digital channels. This year has seen virtual council meetings, zoom meetings, online carol concerts, live streams of services and much more.

Following the restructuring of the Deaneries, Bolton and Walmsley united in 2021 to form a new Bolton Deanery which now has 11 MU branches instead of 4. We are hugely grateful to Sue Critchley who not only provides us with regular email communications of MU news, updates and information but who continues in her role as Deanery Correspondent. She really is at the heart of all that we do and does so with unfailing enthusiasm and unrivalled levels of organisation. Thank you Sue!

At the time of writing, a wonderful social event took place in early February which was our first official meet up since the pandemic. There was a children’s play area, a huge array of delicious cakes and a lively game of Bingo. Thanks to all those who helped make this such a lovely occasion. A Deanery “Getting to know you” afternoon tea is in the diary for Saturday 21[st] May 2022 at St Augustine’s Church and we are thrilled to announce that our first Deanery Festival Service will take place at Christ Church Heaton on Wednesday 6[th] July. More details to follow and we look forward to welcoming you to this and other events during the course of 2022.

Ruth Syddall and Sue Critchley

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CHRIST CHURCH PLAYERS

As for so many 2021 was difficult for the Players as we were unable to perform our usual February play. However, not to be deterred and to help keep our brains active, we agreed that, if Covid precautions were favourable, we would undertake 3 performances of the Murder Mystery Death by Delivery in the Autumn.

To our delight we were indeed able to perform this to 3 audiences with each good naturedly talking their part in solving the murder, while enjoying a substantial supper/afternoon tea. Each performance not only provided much enjoyment and laughter but also enabled us to make a profit of £2556.01 for the benefit of the church. From this we have already paid for the cost of the new dishwasher in the Church Centre and for the new crockery etc.

As always, the outcome of what we do is not just down to members of the cast, though they continued to perform to their usual high standard while having a lot of fun. We are indebted to Pam Hodson for sorting out the licence and administration, for masterminding the amazing refreshments that we all enjoyed and for recruiting and working so hard together with all those members of the congregation who so willingly gave of their time to serve the food and clear up afterwards; to all who made cakes etc., to John Balshaw and Christine Heyes for front of house and backstage; to Julie and Peter Steele who brilliantly managed to box office; to Martin Miller and Geoffrey Pearson for, yet again, erecting and organising the set, to Judith Pearson for her patience and unfailing encouragement as director; to all our supporters who, making up our audiences, are crucial to all the fun and success; and last but not least to all our sponsors who so generously gave raffle prizes. Another real team effort.

As Covid 19 seems yet to be defeated and the future remains uncertain, the Players are intending, all being well, to host 3 more Murder Mystery sessions in May. Provisional dates are Thursday 5[th] Friday 6[th] in the evening with a matinee on Saturday 7[th] . Please put the dates in your diary - we would love to see you there.

Last of all, we are as always looking to welcome new members to the Players as cast members, backstage or in any other roles. So please do, if you feel able to, come and join us and help us to maintain the Players success and in so doing to help raise much needed funds to keep our church going in 2022.

Brenda Griffiths, Chair

CHRIST CHURCH LUNCHEON CLUB

Obviously, due to Covid, we had to cancel the six meetings we would have had from January to June and we recommenced in September. I was delighted that, despite all the restrictions, we had a good attendance and members were all delighted to be with us once again. We did ask that all wore masks when first entering and we

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ensured that there was plenty of ventilation. I had sent a letter to each member, asking if, instead of ringing in apologies, each person rang me to book in. As usual, the tables were spread out, and we felt that we had done as much as we could to ensure it was safe for our members. Over the period September to December, we had 153 members dining, making an average of 38 per session. This is a bit lower than previously, but in the present circumstances a good number. We have welcomed some new members, both from Christ Church and friends of existing members. I always try and encourage our committee to recruit new people to join us, as sadly we have lost quite a number of our longstanding members.

Our charge still remains at £5, which I feel is good value for homemade soup with bread, pudding, cheese and biscuits, tea/coffee and entertainment. For our September meeting, we had a most fascinating talk by Mrs Winifred Conway, about her life spent as an English teacher in a remote part of Turkey in the 1960s. Then in October, we had another visit by Anne and Gordon Sharpe (Spellbound Productions). Their films are always very professional and interesting – this time all about their trip to the Canadian Rockies. They are a very generous and talented couple. Part of their fee goes to charity and they donated 3 DVDs of their trip - one for the raffle and another for Judith Lewis (who originally booked them when in charge). Then in November, we had a return visit from Matt and Yvonne – a delightful and talented duo, who entertained us with seasonal music. Usually in December we have the children from Beech House, but due to restrictions this was not possible, so instead I arranged for Anne Haslam, from Opera 74, to entertain us with seasonal songs and songs from shows. She was accompanied by John Balshaw and interspersed by Christmas poems read by Janet Balshaw. Grateful thanks to both John and Janet for stepping into these roles. They were much enjoyed by all and made up for the disappointment of not having the children this time.

As always, I have many thank yous to make, to those who enable our Luncheon Club to function so successfully. Obviously, a huge thanks for all those Christ Church volunteers who give up their time and expertise when preparing the soups and puddings. Also, a big thanks to all those who work in the kitchen, serving, clearing away and washing up, which are all essential to the smooth running of our Club. Very sincere thanks to Steph Oakley – you are a star! She organises the kitchen so efficiently and cheerfully – without her our Club would not function as it does. Besides all this Steph now arranges the sweet rota and has taken over from Elsie Aldred, getting the cheese and bread supplies. What would we do without her? Thanks to Elsie for all the years she has shopped for us and we are glad that she is still staying on the Committee and helping out in the kitchen. Also, many thanks to Janet Balshaw who is in charge of the soup and for the lovely graces she has sung at each meeting. Our members have very much enjoyed joining in with these. We’re all most grateful to our Treasurer Pam Hodson – so efficient and reliable, collecting and distributing the money and keeping our finances in such impeccable order. We have also appreciated her, at times, helping out with the food when required. Thank you Pam for all you do for our Luncheon Club.

Sadly Kathleen Dobb has had to resign from our Committee, due to health reasons. We have much to thank her for – she has been organising the raffle for a good many years. This is of great benefit to us, as the money raised pays for the rental of the Church Hall and our members enjoy having a ‘flutter’! In addition, Kathleen has sent out birthday cards and Christmas cards to each member, as well as get well cards. I

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had taken this role over but Pam had now said she will take charge of this, as she has the up to date list of members’ birthdays. In recognition of all Kathleen’s work for this Club, we made a presentation to her at our meeting, as a token of our appreciation for all that she has done. We are delighted that she is now coming to our meetings as a member.

John Balshaw has now taken over Kathleen’s role of doing the raffle, for which we are very grateful. I must express my thanks to my husband Mike, without whose help I could not continue in my role. He helps get out all of the crockery and cutlery etc and puts up the tables, which we then lay according to my seating plan. Thanks also to Katie Balshaw, who also helps with this task and to the members who help put the tables and chairs away.

All these volunteers enable our Luncheon Club to flourish so successfully. Our sincere thanks to all those involved.

Pauline Cull, Luncheon Club Leader

MESSY CHURCH

Unfortunately we have not been able to host any messy church sessions over the last 12 months due to the pandemic. We look forward to being able to restart our sessions when we can do safely, and have lots of exciting ideas around themes and activities.

Katie Hodgkiss, Messy Team

WEDNESDAY CUBS

During 2021 we finally began to get back to Scouting, however for the first term we had limited numbers and stayed exclusively outside from April until September. The weather was quite kind to us mostly, so we were able to use different locations around the Hut, we did a number of activities which included; scavenger hunts around the Doffcocker lodge, a caterpillar hunt at Rivington and orienteering at Moss Bank Park. After Summer we were able to return indoors if we needed and our numbers began to rise, with 20 Cubs (5 girls and 15 boys). The Cubs enjoyed the programme, we had hikes, learned how to tie knots in pioneering, tried out powered/manual wheelchairs, crutches, and an array of other mobility equipment to complete their disability awareness badge. They also completed their entertainer badges which saw them put on amazing displays of talents, they played instruments, told jokes, mimed and much more. Our young leaders put on their takeover night and the Cubs completed their Skaters activity badge which they loved! As well as all of this we had our annual Group Bonfire party, with food and fireworks, a Christmas trip to the skating rink with our Thursday Cubs (the Skater badge meant at least they knew how to fall properly!) and we had our first sleepover in over 18 months just before Christmas which was amazing. We went for a hike, came back to a movie night with food and hot chocolate to end a strange but brilliant first year back.

THE PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH HEATON ANNUAL REPORT 2021

Marie Armour

17[TH] BOLTON SCOUTS

Since taking over the Scouts in September I have increased numbers attending to 15 and have the same on a waiting list, we have enjoyed activities such as night hikes over Winter Hill, pioneering using just basic poles and ropes plus improving their basic cooking skills. We have also had a mini camp in the hut, so as a group they can bond together because they come from various backgrounds and schools from around Bolton and not locally.

Plans going forward for the Scouts involve a full day at Bibbys Scout camp to celebrate St George’s day, achieving their creative badge which involves learning how to sew, cook and make games out of old cereal boxes. We will shortly also be starting our Challenge Award badge and be looking at the local area and researching the local environment, politics and charities which help Bolton.

Edward Orlinski

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF CHRIST CHURCH HEATON

Registered Charity No 1132861

Financial Statements for the period 1st January 2021 to 31st December 2021

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

Note Income and Endowments: Voluntary income 2{a} Church activities 2{b} Activities for generating funds 2{c} Investment income 2{d} Other incoming resources Expenditure: Church activities 3{a} Raising funds 3{b} Support costs 3{c} Capital expenditure 3{d} Extraordinary item (Creditor w/back) Net gains/(losses) on investments Total Income Net movement in funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward Total Expenditure Net income/(expenditure) before investment gains/(losses) Net income/(expenditure) Transfers between funds Other recognised gains/(losses):	Unrestricted funds £ 70,623 10,401 435 14,532 0 95,991 98,128 438 392 8,915 0 107,872 -11,881 0 -11,881 -11,881 438,720 426,840	Restricted funds £ 10,480 0 10,480 780 0 0 7,535 8,315 2,165 0 2,165 2,165 3,781 5,945	Endowment	Endowment	TOTAL 2021 £ 81,103 10,401 435 14,532 0 106,471 98,908 438 392 16,450 0 116,188 -9,716 0 -9,716 0 0 -9,716 442,501 432,785	TOTAL 2020 £ 69,779 4,577 1,556 14,935 0 90,848 81,913 166 371 3,831 -12 86,269 4,579 0 4,579 0 4,579 437,922 442,501
				funds £ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF CHRIST CHURCH HEATON Registered Charity No 1132861

Balance sheet as at 31st December 2021

Restricted

	Restricted
Fixed assets Investment Property (Note 1.2) Total fixed assets Current assets Stocks Debtors (Note 6) Investments Cash at bank and in hand (Note 8) Total current assets Current Liabilities Creditors: amounts falling due within one year (Note 7) Net current assets/(liabilities) Total net assets/(liabilities) Represented by: Restricted income funds Unrestricted funds Revaluation reserve Total funds Signed by two trustees on behalf of all the trustees Funds of the Church (Note 9)	Unrestricted funds income funds £ £ 304,900 304,900 - 14,043 142,788 5,945 156,830 5,945 34,890 121,940 5,945 426,840 5,945 5,945 426,840 426,840 5,945 Signature	Endowment funds Total this year £ £ 304,900 - 304,900 - 14,043 - 148,733 - 162,775 34,890 - 127,885 - 432,785 5,945 426,840 - - 432,785 Chairman Andrew Minors Honorary Treasurer Print Name	Total last year £ 304,900 304,900 - 15,338 - 137,936 153,274 15,673 137,601 442,501 3,781 438,720 - 442,501 Date of approval

01/05/2022

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared under the Charities Act 2011 and in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006, together with applicable accounting standards and the Charities SORP.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for the valuation of 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. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body nor those that are informal gatherings of Church members.

Funds

General Funds

These represent the funds of the PCC that are not subject to any restrictions regarding their use and are available for application on the general purposes of the PCC.

Designated Funds

These are Funds designated for particular purposes by the PCC and are also unrestricted as the PCC can reassign those monies if it so desires.

Restricted Funds

These can only be used for their stated purpose(s).

The Church has the following specific funds -

Church Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Funds

To provide funds for the maintenance of the Church and its environs without recourse to realising fixed assets and to enable such maintenance to be undertaken at short notice.

Organ and Choir Funds

To provide funds for the maintenance of the Organ and support of the Choir.

PCC Property Funds

To provide funds for the maintenance of the properties at Welbeck Rd and Markland Hill.

Youth Work Fund

To provide funds for employment of a Youth Worker and associated costs

Special Projects Fund

To provide funds for such individual projects as PCC decides

Incoming Resources

Voluntary income and capital sources

Collections are recognised when received by or on behalf of the PCC.

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.

Grants and legacies to the PCC are accounted for as soon as the PCC is notified of its legal entitlement and the amount due.

Income from investments

Dividends and interest are accounted for when receivable. Tax recoverable on such income is recognised in the same accounting year.

Rental income from the letting of church premises is recognised when the rental is due.

Gains and losses on investments

Realised gains or losses are recognised when investments are sold.

Unrealised gains or losses are accounted for on revaluation of investments at 31 December.

Resources used

Grants

Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, if that award creates a binding obligation of the PCC.

Activities directly relating to the work of the Church

The parish share or diocesan quota is accounted for when paid. Any share unpaid is not accrued at the year end (unless a balance payment has been committed by the PCC) as no legal liability exists.

Fixed assets

Consecrated land and buildings and moveable church furnishings

Consecrated and beneficed property 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 disposal since the PCC considers this to be inalienable property. All expenditure incurred during the year on consecrated or benefice buildings and moveable church furnishings, whether maintenance or improvement, is written off as expenditure on purchase.

Other fixtures, fittings and office equipment

Equipment used within the church premises is depreciated on a straight line basis over 4 years. Individual items of equipment with a purchase price of £4,000 or less are written off when the asset is acquired.

Investments

Investments are valued at market value at 31 December.

Current assets

Amounts owing to the PCC at 31 December in respect of fees, rents or other income are shown as debtors less provision.

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

CHRIST CHURCH, HEATON

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31ST DECEMBER 2021

Fixed Assets

Investment Property

39 Welbeck Rd 112 Markland Hill Total Heaton Heaton £ £ £ Value B/Fwd 169950 134950 304900 Revaluation 0 0 0 Value C/Fwd 169950 134950 304900

Basis of Valuation

The property values are in accordance with Bairstow Eves marketing reports dated 28 February 2007.

Movable Church Furnishings

These are vested in the Church wardens on behalf of the PCC. They cannot be disposed of without a faculty and therefore no value is assigned to them. Expenditure on additions to such inalienable assets is written off on purchase

Land at Scout Hut, Markland Hill, Bolton

The land on which the Scout Hut was built was leased to the 17th Bolton (Christ Church Heaton) Scout group on 31 December 1963 for 25 years at a rent of One Shilling per Annum. This was renewed with effect from 25 December 1988 for a further 25 years then by counterpart lease dated 21st December 1994. As disposal of this asset is not possible for the foreseeable future, and income is effectively NIL, no value has been assigned to this property in the accounts accounts. The Scout Hut itself is not owned by the Church

Expenditure on Church Property

At 31 December 2021 the PCC had approved expenditure of approximately £5000 not yet incurred

2 Unrestricted funds £ 2{a} Voluntary income Gift Aided Planned Giving 46,054 Other Planned Giving 1,721 Collections at services 3,904 Gift Aid Recovered 11,750 Legacies 2,000 Other 5,194 Total 70,623 2{b} Church activities: PCC Fees ( Weddings & funerals etc) 5,490 Parish Magazine (Sales) Church Centre lettings 4,883 Other 29 Total 10,401 2{c} Activities for generating funds: Magazine (Advertising) Fundraising events 435 Other Total 435 2{d} Income from investments: Bank and CCLA interest 58 Dividend on CCLA Funds 74 Rental income from houses 14,400 Other Total 14,532 95,991 Other information: TOTAL INCOME Income and Endowments	Restricted funds £ 10,480 10,480 - - - 10,480	Endowment	Endowment	TOTAL 2021 £ 46,054 1,721 3,904 11,750 2,000 15,674 81,103 5,490 - 4,883 29 10,401 - 435 - 435 58 74 14,400 - 14,532 106,471	TOTAL 2020 £ 48,052 1,236 2,650 12,625 1,000 4,217 69,779 2,423 906 1,249 4,577 1,556 1,556 458 78 14,400 - 14,935 90,848
			funds £ - - - - -

All income in the year, with exception of grant & donation towards refurbishment of kitchen in Centre was unrestricted

3 Expenditure

3 Expenditure
3{a} Church Activities Donations to outside organisations Diocesan Parish Share Clergy Working expenses Vicarage/ministry expenses Salaries & wages Miscellaneous Church Running Costs Church running expenses Church utility costs Upkeep of services Upkeep of churchyard Parish Centre running costs PCC property costs Magazine costs Cost of church administration Organ & Choir costs 3{b} Raising funds Fundraising/Stewardship (envelopes) 3{c} Support Costs Independent Examiner Professional Fees Payroll Services Total Support Costs Total General Expenditure 3{d} Capital Expenditure Church buildings PCC Properties Total Capital Expenditure Creditor Write back TOTAL OF ALL EXPENDITURE		Unrestricted		Restricted		Endowment funds 0 0 0 0 0 0 0	TOTAL 2021 £ 0 50,000 0 142 7,593 504 58,239 14,590 4,845 299 5,452 10,107 2,221 0 1,381 1,772 40,669 438 438 100 0 292 392 99,737 8,045 8,406 16,450 0 116,188	TOTAL 2020 £ 0 40,000 579 3,481 6,513 434 51,007 12,381 3,323 203 1,940 9,509 1,432 444 688 986 30,906 166 166 100 0 271 371 82,450 2,363 1,467 3,831 -12 86,269
			funds 50,000 0 142 7,593 504 58,239 14,590 4,845 299 5,452 10,107 2,221 0 1,381 992 39,889 438 438 100 0 292 392 98,957 509 8,406 8,915 107,872		funds 0 780 780 0 0 780 7,535 7,535 8,315

4. Funds received as agent

Description/name of party Childrens Society Christian Aid	No No Related party (Yes or No) Total	This year Last year £ £ 166 166 - Amount received	This year Last year £ £ 166 166 - Amount paid out

5. Paid employees

5.1 Staff Costs

Administration Total *Parish Administrator** Social security costs Pension costs (defined contribution scheme) Other employee benefits Total staff costs Unfunded Apparitor Salaries and wages 5.2 Average head count in the year The parts of the charity in* which the employees work	This year £ 7,328 265 - 7,593 This year Number 1 1	Last year £ 6,463 - 50 - 6,513 Last year Number 1 1

5.3 Honorarium payments totalling £265 were paid to Apparitors from General Funds as there was no matched fee income

There were no ex-gratia payments to employees or others

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6. Debtors and prepayments

Analysis of debtors Trade debtors Prepayments and accrued income Tax recoverable under Gift Aid Total	This year £ 1,008 0 13,035 14,043	Last year £ 0 4,656 10,681 15,338

7. Creditors and accruals

Analysis of creditors Bank loans and overdrafts Trade creditors Accruals and deferred income Total	Amounts	This year Last year £ £ - - 1,692 723 33,198 14,950 34,890 15,673 falling due within 1 year
		This year £ - 1,692 33,198 34,890

8. Cash at bank and in hand

Short term deposits Cash at bank and on hand Other Total		This year £ 105,223 43,510 148,733	Last year £ 105,168 32,768 - 137,936

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9. Church funds Details of material funds held and movements during the CURRENT reporting period

*R - restricted income funds, including special

trusts, of the charity; and UR - unrestricted funds

General Fund Organ & Choir Fund Organ & Choir Fund Church Buildings & Grounds maintenance (formerley Fabric Fund) PCC Property Fund PCC Property Maintenance Fund Special Projects Fund Youth Work Fund Church Buildings & Grounds maintenance Fund names	Type R or	Unrestricted fund for use on the general purposesof the PCC. Unrestricted funds designated for maintenance of the organ and support for the choir. An annual transfer from General Funds is made in lieu of organists honorarium. Funds restricted by the respective donors for maintenance of the organ and support for thechoir. Unrestricted funds designated for the maintenance of the Church and associated grounds andbuildings. Unrestricted funds representing value of 2 properties Unrestricted funds designated for maintenance 2 properties Unrestricted funds designated for such Special Projects as PCCdecides Unrestricted funds designated for costs of Youthwork provision Restricted funds donated for specific projects Purpose and Restrictions Total Funds	Fund balances brought forward £ 26,144 20,202 3,781 11,724 304,900 2,337 73,414 - - 442,501	Income Exp £ £ 95,991 -95,871 - -992 - -780 - -3,203 - -7,806 10,480 -7,535 106,471 -116,188	Transfers In £ 0 - - 10,000 - 10,000	Transfers out -10,000 - - 0 0 -10,000	Gains and losses £ - - - -	Fund balances
								carried forward £ 16,265 19,209 3,001 8,521 304,900 4,531 73,414 - 2,945 432,785
	UR UR R UR UR UR UR UR R UR*

10. Transactions with trustees and related parties

Trustee remuneration and benefits

The following trustees received remuneration from the Church solely for duties carried out as Apparitor:

Geoffrey & Judith Pearson £50

The Following Trustee received indirect benefit:

None

01/05/2022

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF CHRIST CHURCH, HEATON

I report on the accounts of the parish of Christ Church, Heaton for the year ended 31 December 2021.

Respective responsibilities of PCC and examiner

As members of the PCC you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’). I report in respect of my examination of the 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.

Basis of independent examiner's report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the PCC 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

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
the accounts do not accord with those records; or
the accounts do 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.

Name: Kathryn Hodgkiss FCA Relevant professional qualification or body: ICAEW Address: J F Balshaw & Co, 20 Old Kiln Lane, Heaton, Bolton. BL1 5PD Date: 8[th] April, 2022