all saints ,PRESTON PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR 2024 All Saints Preston, Elizabeth Street. Preston, PRI 2RX 01772 319156 www.allsaints reston.or Registered Charity Number 1132970
In¢umbent: Independent Examiner: Rev Nathan Buttery Mr. Martin Garry B.A. (Hons.), FCA All Saints Vicarage McDade Roberts Accountants Ltd. 94 Watling Street Road, Fulwood 316 Blackpool Road, Fulwood Preston, PR2 8BP Preston, PR2 3AE Banks and Building Societies: Natwest Skipton Building Society 97 Fishergate 99 Fishergate Preston, PRI 2AE Preston, PRI 2AE CONTENTS Administrative Information Structure, Governance and Management The Church Vicarfs Report Ministry Reports: Women's Ministry Men's Ministry Growth Groups Children & Youth: Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 4 Page 5 Page 5 Page 6 Page 6 Page 7 Page 7 Page 8 Page 8 Page 9 Page 9 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 11 Page 12 Page 12 Page 13 Page 13 Page 14 Page 14 Page 15 Page 26 The Brew Crèche Junior Church Roots Central Prayer Meeting Saturday Evening Prayer Meeting Prayer Meetings: Student Ministry International Student Ministry Evangelism Parish Ministry CAMEO Mission Partners Ukrainian Partnership Iranian Partnership Safeguarding Fabric, Goods & Ornaments General Synod Report Financial Report Independent Review
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION All Saints Church is part of the Diocese of Blackburn within the Church of England. The Parochial Church Council (PCC) is a charity that is registered with the Charities Commission No. 1132970. Current PCC members (trustees) who have served in 2024 until the date this report was prepared are: Incumbent Rev N. Buttery Chairman Curate Rev S. Griffiths Wardens Mr J. Mclntosh Vice Chairman Mr K Massey General Synod Representative: Dr L. Oliver Diocesan Synod Representstive: Mr G. Burrows Deanery Synod Representatives: Dr A. Glendinning Mr T. Sutcliffe-campo Secretary Dr K. Stewart Rev C. Young Elected Members: Miss A. Biden Treasurer Mr M. Burnham (Resigned April 20241 Mrs S. Burrows Mrs S. Mote (Resigned March 2024) Mr E. Taylor Mrs H. Tween Minute Secretary Dr l. Yow (Elected April 2024) 2024 Annual Report Re8lstered Charity No. 1132970
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. All Church attendees are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand forelection to the PCC. The PCC has met on 6 occasions, the average attendance for these meeting has been approximately 85%. The PCC operates through a number of committees which meet between full meetings of the PCC. All Saints Church committees are as follows: Standing Committee and Finance Comrnittee The Standing Committee is the only committee required by law. It has the power to transatt the business of the PCC between meetings, subject to any direction given by the council. It includes the finance committee as a small group who can make dynamic financial decisions on behalf of the PCC if required. They also oversee budget planning and financial reviews. Building Committee Attends to matters relating to the stewardship of plant, such as Church and Hall buildings and fabric and redevelopment schemes. Mission Committee Develops All Saints strategy for the support of mission including the distribution of allotted financial sijpport amongst chosen partners. Outreach Committee Develops All Saints strategy for evangelism and the planning of events to aid this. Worship Committee Attends to matters relating to Church services and worship. Children ond Youth Work Committee Oversees the children and youth work activities. Responsibilities: The PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the Incumbent in promoting the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical in the ecclesiastical parish. It also has maintenance responsibilities for the Church and Hall premises. 2024 Annual Report Règistèred Char6ty No. 1132970
THE CHURCH Church Attendance: The average weekly attendance at the morning service was 252, 74 of whom were under 16. The evening service is attended by approximately 50 people. Both services continue to be live streamed online. The Church Elertoral Roll: 2023 2024 Resident Non-Resident 145 147 Total: 153 155 We continue to be grateful to our Heavenly Father for his sustaining grace throughout this year. Our regular activities have run as per the remainder of this report. We thank our God and Father for the many blessings which he pours out on us, We continue to see new people moving to All Saints and are particularly blessed with thejoy of seeing people come to faith in our Lord Jesus Christ for the first time. Thomas Sutcliffe-campo PCC secretary VICAWS REPORT 2024 "The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love, The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made., Psalm 145..8-9 As we look back to consider all the Lord has done in 2024, there is much to give thanks to God for. Above all, the Lord has shown his character to be faithful and good, as his word tells us. But it's even more wonderful to have experienced that first hand as a church. Overthe year our church family has steadily grown in number and in depth of knowledge of the Lord. It's been a joy to see some come to faith in Jesus for the very first time. Our DNA is to share the good news of Jesus, and as we have done that, in the many different ways this annual report outlines, God has been pleased to bless us. We've continued to support our brothers and sisters who had fled the war in Ukraine, with others joining us too. That partnership is a vital part of our work, and it's been both sobering and thrilling to hear how the Lord has kept those who have gone back. This year we also significantly developed our work with Iranian asylum seekers, with an intentional Bible study led by Matthew and Hannah English. We rejoice at the gloriously international gathering that our church family is- a little taste of the new creation before we get there! The teaching and preaching of God's word is the foundation stone of all we do. The word taught and applied by the Spirit is how lives are changed, and we have witnessed that rniracle in us this year. In the morning services and in our Growth Groups, we have studied together Matthew 15-18, Isaiah 40-55 and Romans 1-7. We have been greatly encouraged by the gospel of Jesus which unites us for our mission together. We've also been challenged by series in Leviticus, Joel. Acts 18-28, Joshua 1-10 and the Ten Commandments. This year our staff team remained the Same, with Chris, Simon, Debs, Hannah and Sam. Hannah was able to take a sabbatical over the summer, which offered her much needed rest and refreshment. Sam joined the team in January which has been a great blessing to us. 2024 Annual Report Registered Charity No. 1132970
In the second half of the year, we started making more intentional plans for a church graft. We are thankful for the progress we have been able to make, in partnership with the diocese, and we look forward to seeing how the Lord leads us in 2025. I continue to be very thankful for our church family and the privilege it is to minister to you and with you. Our partnership in the gospel is a precious gift, and we pray the Lord would continue, in his kindness and mercy, to use us for his great gospel purposes and his greater glory. Nathan Buttery Vicar REPORTON WOMEN'S MINISTRY The main 'ministry' with and between women occurs dayto day, as individuals and small groups meet to share the gospel and life with one another, speaking gospel truths and promises into circumstances. I'm so thankful for all those in our church family who actively look to care for and encourage others as we live out the gospel together while looking forward to our eternal home. To report on a few of the more formal women's events and meetings this year I begin with our Women's Growth Groups which meet on Wednesday mornings. Our groups follow the Growth Group programme, over the past year we've studied a variety of prayers throughout the Bible, Isaiah 40-55, and Romans 1-7. Numbers vary week to week, often due to the life Stage of many of the women who come along who need to navigate the responsibilities of dependents. It is always good to meet together, and it has been encouraging to have new folk join us each term, l am thankful to Debbie Buttery who serves in leading a group each week and for others who have helped lead and speak on other occasions throughout the year. In June many of us were able to enjoy a weekend together, forourwomen's weekend away. Thistime together was so valuable for women getting to know one another at a deeper level and sharing their lives with one another. We learned together from Romans 8 which led to helpful discussion and prayer times a5 we considered life as believers in a broken world, with the promise of the new creation. We have had two women's breakfasts which again have enabled us to discuss issues in an appropriate environment. Nathan shared his sabbatical studies on Augustine, and Rachel Mclntosh taught us from Proverbs. It is such a joy to see women of 311 ages and stages meeting together for fellowship around God's word and good foodl I love hearing of women meeting up with one another to study God's Word and pray together. My prayer is that each of us looks out for one another, and with a growing church family, this will mean seeking to love and incorporate new people and those on the fringe into deeper gospel friendships. Hannah Fox Women's Worker REPORT ON MEN'S MINISTRY It has been a joy to be involved with ministry amongst our men this year, as we seek to be the kind of men God wants us to be- in our workplaces, our families, and as part of our church family at All Saints. The Men's Weekend Away in March was again an important time, with two days and nights together in St John's in the Vale. This yearfs teaching focussed on the Beatitudes in Matthew's gospel (Tim Ward), and we made good time for prayer, sharing of testimonies, hearty singin& good food and a healthy dose of snow! It was great to have a group of Iranian men join us and involve themselves fully in the weekend. 2024 Annual Report Registered Charity No. 1132970
It has been encouraging to see relationships continue to develop in wider church life, We have hosted a couple of men's breakfasts addressing historical/theolo8ical and pastoral issues together, we met for a Christmas curry, and our men's book club continues to meet fruitfully. Of course, beyond these specifics, most of our'men's ministry" happens week byweek in the life of the church as our men meet to pray, read God's word together, support one another and encoura8e one another onward in faith. I'm so thankful at All Saints to have many mature, godly men, modelling for us what it looks like to love the Lord and his people well. As we look ahead, our prayer is that we will be increasingly encouraged and equipped to love God, walk confidently with Christ, build one another up, and share our faith with those around us. Simon Griffiths Curate REPORT ON GRowfH GROUPS Our Growth Groups continue to be a vital part of our church family life. As our wider church family has continued to grow in number this year, Grovrth Groups are so important to enable a deeper personal care for individuals, and they provide a place where newcomers can be dr3wn into church life more effectively. l am thankFul for each Growth Group leader who prayerfully leads and cares for their group members each week. We have looked at a range of Bible genres in our groups this year. We began 2024 by considering a variety of prayers found in the Bible, including Moses, Daniel, Hannah and Paul, to name a few. These studies were important as we were reminded of the importance and need for prayerful dependence, as individuals and as a wider church family. Over the summer term we followed the morning sermon series looking at Isaiah 40-55. These studies stretched us and did our hearts good as we saw our need for a rescuer, fulfilled in Jesus. Through the autumn term we followed the morning sermon series again, learning together from Romans 1-7. Again, these studies were stretching, but also Vital as we were reminded of the glorious gospel of our Lord Jesus. What a blessing it is to meet together each week. We've also drawn in some new leaders, which is vital for the health of our leadership going forward, and we need to pray the Lord would continue to help us grow new leaders going forward. I know that so many have felt encouraged and supported through their groups, and across the ages. Our Growth Groups are smaller expressions of our wider church family and are therefore so important. Please continue to pray for our Growth Groups, especially for unity in Jesus and self-sacrificial love for one another. Pray for wisdom and grace for those who prepare and lead each week. Pray that each of us are committed to our groups and that we continue to grow in our knowledge and love of Jesus together in the coming year. Nathan Buttery REPORT ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRY THE BREW: The Brew is a baby and toddler group that takes place on Thursday mornings during term time. We use the main church auditorium where the children {and their carers) love the underfloor heating. We are really pleased to be able to offer a wide range of toys and 'ride-ons' for the children to play with. We provide homemade cakes and hot drinks for the adults and snacks and drinks for the children. Being able to have time to sit and chat and develop friendships is a very important part of the Brew. l am very grateful to Cynthia Knox who continues to help serve in the kitchen. A highlight for the children is the craft table, where l am very thankful to Sandra Lord for all the work she puts into preparing and facilitating the craft each week. Again, time around the craft table is invaluable for conversations and supporting each other. We end each session with a story from the Bible and then singing time. Huge thanks to Rachel Mclntosh for leading us in Singing each week. We have looked at a wide range of stories. starting in Genesi5, and have learnt different phrases to help us understand the stories. We have learnt 2024 Annual Report Re8lStered Charlty ND. 1132970
that 'God is our Father who loves us very much,, and as we looked at some parables, we saw that 'Jesus teaches us that God loves us very much, and that'God loves and cares for his people, through the lives of Old Testament prophets. We continue to welcome church families. families from the local area and further afield and we love getting to know them and reaching out of them with the love of Jesus. It is a great joy to see friends bringing friends, and families coming to different events the church puts on. I thank the Lord for Becky Bedford. Amy Griff iths and Ann-marie Yow as they give so much to the Brew each week, and Laura Davis as she helps bake. We continue to pray the Lord would save many as we seek to hold out and model the gospel each week. Debbie Buttery CRECHE: The crèche is for children aged 0-3 and takes place during the Sunday morning service. We currently have between 12 and 16 children each week, who generally join us when they are around 6 months old. There is a happy atmosphere as the children get to know each other and the routine of crèche. We have an excellent supply of toys and good sized space for the children to play in. and after tidy up time we have a Bible story, building on the previous week. I thank the Lord for the good numbers of helpers we have each week who serve the church family and enable parents and carers to participate in the services or serve elsewhere. Please pray the children would settle well and that the church family would be built up and encouraged as the carers are able to hear and teach God's word each week. Debbie Buttery JUNIOR CHURCH: l am thankful to all those who serve so faithfully each week, giving of their time, energy and prayerfulness for the growth and spiritual maturity of our children. It is a team effort as we support parents and carers in the difficult, but wonderful task of discipling our children in the fear and knowledge of the Lord. It has been so encouraging to serve alongside the teams in Explorers, Discoverers and Pathfinders over this past year as we have shared in this task together. Discoverers and Explorers have followed the same teaching plan throughout the year, looking at Daniel, the 3 'Losts' in Luke 15, Matthe$ account of the Easter story, Acts 1-12, Ezra and Nehemiah, Exodus 1-20, Job and Luke's account of Jesus, birth. We are in the third of a four-year rolling teaching plan for Explorers and Discoverers, ensuring that over the course of their time in Junior Church the children will have learned from all sections of the Bible. We have largely used the 'Mustard Seed, teaching resources, with lots of creativity and adaptation from the leaders as well. It was a joy to see so many of the children involved in the Christmas Presentation in December, Sharing the glorious rescue story from the Bible. Each child is a precious gift from the Lord, and it is a privilege to partner with parents, carers and other leaders in the discipleship of each one. Pathfinders, our group for 11-145, have a150 had a busy year learning from Jesus, encounters with different people in the gospels, foundational Bible truths, Revelation 1-3 and currently Psalm 139, considering themes of identity, human dignity and purpose. Please pray for these young people that each one would look forward to meeting together each Sunday to learn from God's word, and that they would look out for one another. We continue to work at the inclusion of all our children. with their differing needs, personalities and gifts. Please pray for the Lord's provision of leaders and for His help for each one who teaches them week by week. Hannah Fox 2024 Annual Report Reglstered Charlty No. 1132970
ROOTSTEENAGE GROUP: We have had a great year looking at the book of Romans together. We also went through a series looking at what the Bible had to say about prayer as well as a series of 8 studies looking at Jesus Parables and how they apply and effect our lives todav. The latter was really challenging to the Youth as it made it very clear to them how important the gospel is, that there is no "sitting on the fence" when making a decision about following Jesus. This year we also continued to cover thematic studies also and we looked at Suffering, Heaven and Hell together. The studies on heaven and hell led by Hannah Fox particularly stood out especially in the context of God's wrath against sin that we saw in Romans 1-3. Hannah did a great job showing the youth the reality we all face when our lives come to an end and how the decisions we have made about Jesus shape that future. In amongst all the Bible studies we have also had lots of fun playing old favourite games like Sardines and Mafia along with learning some new ones. The Pool and Air Hockey tables continue to be a big hit. There have also been some social events this year; a summer BBQ bonfire, movie night and most recently a bowling trip to LEVEL in the city centre. The beginning of the year saw a slight shake up in the group leaders as Sarah McRae took a maternity leave break after February half term. As such we welcomed a new leader in Holly Tween to the group which has been great, the youth especially enjoy helping themselves to her homemade cakes. It was 3 privilege to take several members to North West Gospel Partnership Sound events which took place in the spring, summer and winter. Overall, we have all been greatly encouraged by the growth we have seen amongst the youth this year and the way the group is welcoming and friendly to all that come along. It has been a great joy for Joel, Sarah, Holly and me to be part of the team leading it. Rob Davis REPORTS ON PRAYER MEETINGS CENTRAL PRAYER MEETING: Our Central Prayer Meetings meet on the first Wednesday evening of each month, giving us an opportunity to pray corporately, Each month we pray for so many aspects of our church life and beyond, and it is always a joy at the beginning of each meeting to reflect and give thanks for answers to prayer since our last meeting. Throughout 2024, we considered a variety of promises from the Bible at the start of each meeting, to encourage us to trust in God's faithfulness as we come to pray. It was a helpful reminder that God's promises are eternal and so we can trust Him to hear and answer our prayers according to His perfect will. It is also encouraging to hear a variety of folk opening up God's word to teach us in those few minutes, and we give thanks to God for those who spend so much time and prayer in their preparation. For those who attend, we are never disappointed despite the spiritual battle that occurs beforehand seeking to prevent us from meetingtogether. It is still a concern that as our church family continues to grow in number our Prayer Meetings continue to shrink in attendance. The online Zoom facility is available for those who are unable to attend in person. Please join us if you consider yourself to be a member of our church family. Our women's Growth Groups also meet together on the first Wednesday morning of each month following a similar pattern to the CPM, enabling many to pray together who would be unable to otherwise. Our ChurchBuilder prayer function continues to be useful to many, enabling all who want it, a daily prayer email to use for prayer. We have also continued to run two weekly Zoom prayer meetings- one on a Tuesday morning (6.30am) and one on a Saturday evening19pml. Hannah Fox 2024 Annual Report Registèred Charlty No. 1132970
SATURDAY EVENING PRAYER MEETING: During 2024, a small group from the church family has continued to pray each Saturday at 9pm for an hour. We've rejoiced in some encouraging answers to prayer and we're grateful to the Lord for his work in us and through us as we depend on him in prayer. The meeting is a wonderful preparation for Sunday as we commit the services into the Lord's hands and pray that he would be at work in power, drawing men, women and children to acknowledge Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. We've been praying very specifically for the graft opportunity in North Preston, for those struggling within our church family and for global concerns, including the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. God is faithful and good and we want his name to be glorified as prayer is seen to be answered. The format of these meetings consists of reading a Psalm together and then praying as a group. We meet via Zoom and the link is distributed to the church family in the Weekly Newsletter. It's always a real blessing when members of the church family join the group to partner together in prayer. Jonathan Mclntosh REPORT ON STUDENTS. MINISTRY We continue to thank God for the opportunity to serve students in Preston, it is a privilege to welcome Students to All Saints and to see them grow in Christ during their years with us. This year, we have continued to meet on Thursdays during term time for food, prayer, Bible study and fun. Topics looked at over the year include Romans, a 'Firm Foundations, doctrine series. and some of Isaiah. A normal Thursday would see around 12-15 of us meeting together, We give thanks to God for a small but committed group, persevering with Jesus through all circumstance5. We enjoyed our annual Away Day in January, gaining God's wisdom from the book of Proverbs. A particular highlight in May was our weekend away in the Lake District, where we looked at the overall story of the whole Bible, enjoyed time in God's beautiful creation, and had lots of time to chat and pray together. We have had the pleasure of welcoming several new students since September, who are settling well into the group. It has also been encouraging to see our students getting involved in serving at church in areas such as children's ministry and music. Many of our students are involved with the Christian Union, seeking to make Christ known on campus to the thousands of students who do not know Him. l am very thankful for the student leaderteam, and for the cooks who make us wonderful food each week. As ever, our prayer for our students is that they would grow in love and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ, longing that during their time as students they would put down foundations in Christ that will last their whole lives. We can't do this, but the Lord can, and we pray he uses us to help and encourage them to that end! Chris Young Assistant Minister REPORT ON INTERNATIONAL sfuDENTS' MINISTRY Our international students, ministry has continued this year, reaching out to the increasingly international student population at UCLan who live around us. The weeklyfocus of our internationals, outreach/evangelistic work has been our regular Tuesday evening "Globe" cafe ministrr where we play games and do activities together, and have a dedicated time for discussion around tables- typically addressing issues of culture, attitudes, faith and ethics. Where appropriate, these coordinate with the British "cultural" calendar, and there are always ways for us to bring our faith and the gospel into conversations around tables, for example on issues such as hope, truth, family, community, good and evil. 2024 Annual Report Registered Charity No. 1132970
10 In light of resource constraints this end, and some reflection and prayer on the future of this ministry, we opened up conversations in the early summer with the UCLan Christian Union land UCCFI about whether the CU might be interested in taking on a role with Globe/lnternational Students, ministry going forward. The fruit of those conversations and our prayers for the future is a new model for Globe, from the beginning of the 24125 academic year. Responsibility for Globe now rests with the CU, hosted here at All Saints, and supported by Ivan and Ann-marie Yow, and the various resources we have developed over the previous years. We've been thankful for a really happy and positive start to this new arrangement and continue to liaise closely with the CU as they move forward with it. It's been wonderful to see them pour themselves into the lives of the students and keen to share the gospel and their lives with them. We have had a steady group of around 25 students. We've enjoyed time together. playing games, exploring culture and discussing different topics, ranging from death and evil, life ambitions and whether or not we believe our lives are planned or not. At our Christmas rneal we had 25 students attend, with at least 15 non-christians present, and we challenged the students with the truth that peace is impossible without the Lord Jesus. We are often saying goodbye to these students as they return to their home countries, we continue to we pray for their salvation. We look forward to continued ministry with those who remain in Preston, meeting new arrivals and seeking to share Christ and our lives with them. Simon Griffiths and Ann-marie Yow REPORT ON EVANGELISM There have been many opportunities to reach out with the gospel, beyond our regular services over the past vear. Our termlv Quiz Nights at the Meadow Street Club have once again punctuated the year, with many guests coming along and hearing something of the gospel. This has been a helpful initial step for many to be introduced to the gospel and our church community. We had a good time at our Family Fun Day in Ashton in July, when many guests and families joined in for fun, games and good food, It was especially good to hear from Fran Clarkson, physiotherapist to the Lionesses, as she shared part of her testimony and the difference knowing Jesus makes to her life. Our Holiday Club for primary school aged children over the Easter Holidays attracted over 70 children for two days of fun and Bible teaching. Many were guests invited by children in our church family. Holiday Club continues to be a great way for our children to invite friends to hear the gospel and for many in our church family to serve together. We have run Life Explored and Christianity Explored, and although numbers have been small, we are reminded that each person is precious and needs Jesus. Please continue to pray for these opportunities, and for the upcoming Christianity Explored courses in 2025. Christmas was another opportunity to share the gospel with those in our city and parish. We were able to run three carol services in December, including our first 'Carols for All, during the afternoon, aimed at whole families. It was so encouraging to see the building so full of Euests at each of these services. Cameo Christmas lunch saw a good number of guests come along, with carols and the Christmas message clearly explained. We saw families come along to both The Brew Christmas party and the Crib Seniice on Christmas Eve. It was great to see so many different faces in the building, all of whom were exposed to the truth of the gospel on each occasion. We were once again able to host the Lancashire Police Carol Service with a good turn out, and another opportunity to share Christ. We focussed our parish carol singing and mince pie delivery in areas where we have existing contacts. These were great opportunities, and our parish team had some positive conversations on doorsteps. It was especially encouraging to see one family turn up to the following Carol Service having been introduced to during carol singing. 2024 Annual Report Reglstered Charity No. 1132970
11 The women's outreach candle-painting event in November also saw around 30 guests who also heard something of the Christmas message. Please continue to pray for the Evangelism Committee as they think through opportunities in the coming months. We rejoice that many have heard the gospel this past year, with some coming to faith, There's no better news to share than that Jesus is Lord and Saviour! Nathan Buttery REPORT ON PARISH MINISTRY 2024 is a year that seen quite a lot of change and a slowing down of our effort5 as a Parish team. A number of our regular team members have been called by God to honour many of their existing responsibilities in family life and elsewhere. This has therefore meant our weekly, monthly and termly efforts have reduced to more sustainable and manageable efforts for us as a small team. Such efforts have included our continued partnership in prayer as we bring our community and city to the Lord in prayer. One particularjoy has been to prayfor some of our dear brothers and sisters in gospel churches in Preston, whether in Bamber Bridge or Ashton and to pray for discernment for Nathan, Simon and those in leadership in the CofE as the graft has been considered in North Preston. To gather together monthly throughout the year is a joyful expression of our partnership in the gospel and a reliance on the power of the Spirit to establish His work wherever He pleases. The end of the year has also brought some encouragements as we sung carols and knocked on doors; which facilitated some conversations about the Christ of Christmas and for a few folk to come along to our services/events over Christmas. Such joys were mixed with sadness as we marked the death of a lady, Angela, from the care home next door. Angela was a lady who loved to sing hymns, and bounced along to many of her familiar favourites as well as some of our children's songs. As a tearn we long to reach the lost for Christ and we submit ourselves to the Lord's providence in what this looks like for the year ahead and pray that Easter might well be another specific opportunities to use our gifts to reach others with the gospel. Matthew Middleton Parish Team Leader REPORT ON CAMEO Cameo lunches continued throughout 2024 with attendance usually between 40-50 people, a good number of whom are not from our church family. We have continued to have many opportunities to share the gospel whilst also providing a tasty meal. Throughout the first half of the year, we continued to watch video talks from a course called 'Hymns we love, which we started in 2023. Later in the year we hosted our summer party in July. We enjoyed a game and 3 talk from Nathan with the title'Life is not a game of chance, in Octoberand then spent some time getting to know Sam Bate in November. As usual we ended the year with Christmas dinner after which we sang carols and had a gospel message from Nathan. We are very thankful to all of those who work hard month by month to cook, set tables and serve food, and to those from our church family who sit and chat on the tables to our guests as we all aim to share the gospel by the words that we say and the way that we serve. Cameo Bible study continues throughout the year. We have recently had some new members and we are very thankful to Chris Young and Keith Massey who have come in to help lead this group. Sarah Slater 2024 Annual Report Registered Char(ty No. 1132970
12 REPORT ON MISSION PARTNERS We continue to give thanks to God for the partnership we enjoy with our Mission Partners, scattered across the world. We have enjoyed another year of partnership with each one, prayerful, financial and practical. The partnership is always mutual with us receiving great encouragement from our partners. We enjoyed another of our World Mission Focus Sundays in November with James Nash from St. Andrews, Ashton, coming to preach at our evening service. In terms of our UK partners, James and Becca Nash continue to serve the Lord in St AndreWs Ashton. Our close proximity to them means we can share resources and support one another in practical ways. Martin and Cathy Ayers have continued to experience wonderful growth at St Silas, Glasgow, and we pray with them as they seek to church plant in the East End in the coming months. Matthew and Alice Pilkington in Bradford have also seen growth and we rejoice at the plans they have to extend their premises. Paul and Athena continue to develop their ministry to Iranian men and women in London, with Athena continuing to reach many women online in countries which impose serious restrictions on believers. In terms of our partners based overseas, the Prills have had a challenging year after their return to Namibia was met with unexpected bureaucratic obstacles. We continue to pray for them as they seek the Lord's will for theirfuture. It was a joy to have Colin and Alison Dudgeon with usfor part of the summer, and we continue to pray for them as they develop a new ministry in Laos. We pray on for Stephen Baggott in the Sahara Desert after a very wet season recently and ongoing challenges. And we continue to pray for the Zadoks in Israel, particularly during this dangerous time of conflict. We rejoice with them for the safety of their son while serving in Lebanon. 2024 saw the end of Jotham Bate's time serving on the Logos Hope Ship. It has been encouraging to see him back and so encouraged in the Lord. We have also sought to support the Pakistan Project in helping believers reach out with the gospel in that difficult area. And we have recently begun supporting Open Doors to support the persecuted church. replacing our previous support of the Barnabas Fund. These brothers and sisters are a precious reminder of the gospel ministry we are all involved in, wherever God places us, including here in Preston. Nathan Buttery REPORT ON THE UKRAINIAN PARTNERSHIP The Ukrainian Partnership was set up in March 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine. Under the UK Government 'Homes for Ukraine, scheme, All Saints welcomed 43 Ukrainians to Preston, sponsored by individuals in the church family. The UP provided financial help to enable families to rent accommodation and cover living costs. A number of families/individuals returned home in 2023. In 2024, one additional family of five arrived, they were not linked with the previous churches but had made contact with one of the families here already. With our experience and with the other families in a good position to help support them, they have settled in and it is an encouragement that they join us regularly on a Sunday and senie as part of the church family. Two families and one individual returned to Ukraine in 2024. The Horbans back to lrypin, and Tetiana and Vika to Central Ukraine to join Sergei and Anya Tabachkova's sister returned to Doenetsk. There are currently five families still here,125 individuals), and two single women. Two others have moved and are independent of the UP. We would like to thank all of the people who have supported the UP in so many different ways, often 'behind the scene5, There are still financial needs, and God has continued to provide in an amazing way, so that we have been able to continue with support for these families. Please pray for all the families here, as they navigate life in the UK, far away from home and separated from their wider families. Please do continue to pray for all those who have returned, for opportunities to share the gospel and serve,. and for safety with continued attacks and uncertainty and ultimately for peace in Ukraine. Debs Macaulay Ukrainian Partnership Co-ordinator 2024 Annual Report Registered Charity No. 1132970
13 REPORT ON THE IRANIAN PARTNERSHIP The last year has been an exciting one for us. The number of Iranians attending All Saints has grown, as well as some from other churches joining us for our weekly Bible study. This growth is owing to partnership with other churches and most encouragingly to existing members inviting others along. This numerical growth, and the subsequent increase in spiritual and practical need, resulted in the decision to formalise the ministry in the summer. A team was formed and awareness and prayerfulness among the wider church was increased. The team consisted of Matt Middleton, Hannah and Matthew English, supported by Simon Griffiths, oversight and insight to this ministry. To enable both more team members and Iranians to join, the Bible study was moved to a Thursday evening from September. Every Thursday we begin our time by eating food together, often prepared by our Iranian members. This is then followed by a Bible study and prayer, facilitated by translation apps and interpretation from those with stronger English language skills. Over the course of the year, we have studied Mark's gospel and the Christmas story in Luke, As a team we have been encouraged bythe desire of those attending to understand God's Word and apply it to their lives. This year has been an encouragement to us as a team and hopefully the wider church family. We were encouraged to see one of our members baptised and to See several positive decisions made to grant refugee status. It was also a joy to see people joining the men's and women's weekends and witnessing and hearing of the encouragementthis was to them and others attending. Anotherencouragement has been the readiness of our Iranian brothers and sisters to serve one another on Thursdays by setting up, cooking and washing up. We have also been involved in seNing the wider church. This has mainly consisted of practical work including painting the church railings and helping to replace the floor in the church hall. Most of all we have been encouraged by seeing our Iranians grow in their love and knowledge of Jesus and grow deeper in their relationship with Him. While this year has been an exciting and encouraging one, it has also presented challenges, One of these has been the language barrier that exists for many of our Iranians. Overthe13st year we have taken good steps to reduce this which has included providing translated copies of sermons, a booklet containing commonly used liturgy in Farsi, putting Bible references on the screen in Farsi and using a translator app for Bible studies and other communication. There have also been some practical challenges. Positive asylum decisions are often followed by a time of difficulty and uncertainty. After only a month or two the person affected needs to find somewhere new to live. For some this has resulted in homelessness and, while we have been able to ensure that no-one has slept on the streets, it ha5 been difficult to help in more long-term and sustainable ways. In all these things, I thank God for each of the Iranians that have joined us at church services and/or our Bible study, the team who have been great partners in this work, and the church family for welcoming our Iranians. l also thank God for our church leadership for enabling and encouraging this ministry to take place. Matthew English Iranian Partnership Co-ordinator REPORT ON SAFEGUARDING Safeguarding continues to be a priority for us as a church family as we seek to love one another and look after one another well in the Gospel. The PCC have remained abreast of the publications and recommendations coming from the National Church and our Diocese regarding this. l am thankful for the many in our church family who seek to ensure we safely deliver ministry and share the gospel protecting everyone, especially the most vulnerable, from harm. Where appropriate and necessary the Diocese Safeguarding Advisors have been contacted during the course of 2024 for advice and direction. No significant incidents occurred or were reported to the Charity Commission. Angela Biden Parish Safeguarding Officer 2024 Anntsal Report Registered Charity No. 1132970
14 REPORT ON FABRIC, GOODS AND ORNAMENT5 Psalm 103 verses 19-22 says this: The Lord has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all. Praise the Lord, you his angels, you mighty ones who do his biddin& who obey his word. 21 Praise the Lord, all his heavenly hosts, you his servants who do his will. Praise the Lord, all his works everywhere in his dominion. Praise the Lord, my soul. 19 20 22 At All Saints we gladly serve the God who reigns over all things and who ha5 come to save us through the finished work of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The wardens would like to thank all those who have used their practical gifts to serve the Lord Jesus and the church family by investing time and energy in the upkeep and maintenance of church facilities during 2024. Special mention goe5 to Peter Canty, Richard Ready, Mark Ready and Debs Macaulay for all of their practical and administrative work in progressing church maintenance and building improvement activities. During 2024 a number of members of the church family prepared and re-painted the church railings surrounding the church building in black and gold and the stone paving around the main church building was cleaned thoroughly. Significant repair work was performed on the church office walls and roof and to the church office kitchen roof, which had been leaking. In addition, internal repairs to the kitchen ceiling and kitchen units were conducted. Peter Canty updated the church fire risk assessment. Based on the analysis for life safety, potential consequences and the action plan, the overall fire risk assessment was Moderate (Normall. One of the key areas where action is needed is associated with safe evacuation of the church and plans are in place to help mitigate this risk. Routine maintenance of the fire alarm system, fire extinguishers, gas boilers and other items is in-hand. Finally, we can inform you all that the church's ornaments, plate and vessels are intact and in good order. Keith Massey and Jonathan Mclntosh Church Wardens REPORT ON GENERAL SYNOD As an elected member of the General Synod, l am part of the governance of the Church of England, and remain so until 2026. Synod is made up of around 500 people, with bishops, clergy and laity all represented. We meet 2 or 3 times a year, where debates and votes on different matters relating to church life happen, Overthe last vear this has included various bits of legislation, safeguarding matters, code of conduct for PCC members and how to encourage healthy evangelism, amongst many other things. A debate or discussion on allowing same sex relationships to be blessed has happened at most meetings in the last couple of years, and the wider church continues to travel down the path towards the place where this will be permitted. There are many of us who continue to contend to try and uphold God's good word on marriage and sexuality, and although we may be oftentimes shouted down in the chamber, we hold on to the knowledge of the truth that the Lord's way is always best for us, and that he is in sovereign control of all that is going on. It 15 3 joy to serve alongside many brothers and sisters in this way, and l appreciate the prayers of our church family that uphold me through each meeting. Laura Oliver Lay-representative for Blackburn Diocese 2024 Annual Report Reglstered Charlty No. 1132970
FINANCIAL REpoirr At the end of 2024 we have much to be thankful to God for in His provislon to us through our finances. The final balance on church funds (at 31" December 2024) is £495.159 of this £26.220 is held In restricted funds.. nearly all of that is in the Ukrainian Partnership fund. This is extremely healthy and will ensure our ability to continue delivering ministry in the years ahead. In 2024 there was a deficit of £43,488 in our general expenditure over our income, that is, not induding the Restricted Funds. INCOME Our income for 2024 was £340,959 which is a decrease from 2023 of 56%. The anomaly was in 2023 with the receipt of a very generous legacy. you can see, it is very close to the amount received in 2022. Our voluntary glvlng income In 2024 was £320,440 this is 58% lower than that received in 2023. Again this reduction is explained by the 2023 legacy. That said. when just considering the donations made there was a 14% decrease on 2023. The cash collections from services have decreased by 16%. It Is these flgures which present us wlth a challenge as a church family, as has been sald before it Is really only us who payforthe day to day running and ministry of All Saints. It is mainly in light of the legacy that the income from our investments increased signiflcantly and totalled £11,331. Other recelpts from church activities including weddings and funerals, book sales and ministry and outreach events, church/hall lettings, and photocopler costs, totalled £9,188. EXPENDITURE Our totsl spends were £365,227. This is an Il% redurtion compared to 2023. Agaln thls can be at least partially explained by the non repeated costs/gifts which were made in direct re5pon5e to the legacy. The Di0san Quots, staff costs and the Ukrainian Partnership are the rnain items of expenditure. We continue to give IO% of our income Ibased on the voluntary glvlng from the previous year) is donated to our Mission Partners. SUMMARY The receipt of the legacy In 2023 has provided us With significant financial security for the years ahead. The PCC intends that this money is spent in planned and spedfic ways rather than in the usual business of the charity. In terms of our day to day running costs we are exceedlng our income and continuing to use the funds given for our charitable purposes. We have also seen our general income decrease at a faster rate than our expendlture. The 2025 budget contsins a significant deficit as we seek to use our financial resources for our charitable purposes. Angela Biden Treasurer
16 STATEMENT OF FINANCIALACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 INCOME B.D REF UNRESTRICTED RESTRICTED TOTAL FUNDS 2024 2023 FUNDS FUNDS Voluntary income Ito8 224,182 96,2S8 320,440 769,359 Activities for generating funds Income from investments io 11,331 11,331 1,966 Receipts from church activities 11&12 9,188 9,188 10,022 Other non-recurring income 13 TOTAL INCOME 244,701 96.258 340,959 781,348 EXPENDITURE B.D REF UNRESTRICTED RESTRicfED TOTAL FUNDS 2024 2023 FUNDS FUNDS Mission giving and donations 18 28,708 28,708 64,856 Church activities 19to28 255,782 77,038 332,821 326,148 Governance costs 26 3,698 3,698 1,864 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 288,189 77,038 365,227 392.868 UNRESTRICTED RESTRICTED TOTAL FUNDS 2024 2023 FUNDS FUNDS EXCESS INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE - 43,488 19,220 -24,268 388,480 TRANSFERS BETWEEN FUNDS NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Balance brought fonvard 01/0112024 512,427 7,000 519,427 Balances carried forward 3111212024 468,939 26,220 495.159 2024 Annual Report Registered Charity No. 1132970
17 BALANCE SHEEf AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024 NOTE 2024 2023 FIXED ASSETS Property and other assets 4{1 Investment assets 4{ii) CURRENT ASSETS Short term deposits 410,639 4CM),000 Cash in banks 45,841 101,113 Other Debtors 40,998 20,634 497,478 521.747 LIABILITIES Amounts falling due within one year 4{iv) 2,319 2320 NEf ASSETS 495,159 519,427 TOTAL FUNDS Unrestricted Restricted 468,940 26,219 £495.159 512,427 7,000 £519,427 Approved by the Parochial Church Council on the 10 March 2025. and signed on its behalf by:_ Rev N Buttery Miss A Bide Chairman Treasurer 2024 Anhual Report Re8lsterÈd Charity No. 1132970
18 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 I. INCOME UNRESTRICTED FUNDS RESTRicfED FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS 2024 2023 REF Voluntory income Gift-Aided planned giving Other planned giving Collections at services Sundry donations Tax recovered through Gift Aid Legacie5 Grants TOTAL VOLUNTARY INCOME Artivitiesfor generating fund5 157,662 19,019 4,479 157,662 19,019 4,479 95,698 40,337 279 2,966 320,440 166,598 17.366 5,390 79,357 47,069 456,209 2,740 774,729 4&5 95,698 560 39,777 279 2,966 224.182 96,258 Church/Hall lettings Photocopier income Other Income from inve5tmentS Dividends & gross interest Ground rent- Trinity Fold TOTAL INVESTMENT INCOME Receipts from church activities Fees- weddings & funerals Ministries.. C&Y Ministries.. Students Ministries.. Men & Women 10 10 11,306 25 11.331 11,306 25 11,331 1,941 25 1.966 li li li 11 185 1,161 868 4,662 1,782 1,323 655 4562 2278 1,323 655 4,562 2,278 CAMEO Evangelistic Attivities Other Activities Book sales Other inc Lettings TOTAL ACflVITY INCOME Other non-recurring income Insurance cla ims Sale of fixed assets Profit on sale of stock Church renovations Printing Other 12 12 12 12 12 230 230 390 665 164 144 10,022 111 28 9.188 111 28 9,188 13 13 13 13 13 13 TOTAL TOTAL INCOME 244.701 96.258 340.959 786.718 (table above includes creditors) 2024 Annual Report Re8lstered Charity No. 1132970
19 The following notes explain the subdivisions and sum costs of specific items: Gift-Aided planned giving: These are regular weekly/monthly gifts to the general church funds, subject to gift aid claims, where declarations are held by the donors. It also includes any one-off gift aid donations, Other planned glvlng: These are regular monthly gifts by standing order by persons who cannot or who choose not to gift aid their donations. Collection5 at services: These are weekly cash donations made during the Sunday services. 4 & 5 Special Collections: Special Collection money goes through the accounts but All Saints PCC is not the intended recipient (all held in restricted funds). In 2024 these collections were for the Hardship Fund and the Ukrainian Partnership. There was also two gifts intended for other charities which were passed on in January 2025 (shown in liabilities) Recovered Gift Aid Tax: This is money from HMRC as per the Gift Aid Scheme. Monies have not been received before the end of 2024 for any of the eligible donations. The recovered tax for the donations for the Hardship and Ukrainian Partnership Funds are held in restricted funds. The full amounts have been received since the end of the year and the values of which are recorded in creditors. Legacles: Donations made by persons leaving gifts in their will. In 2024 the final reconciliation of Miss Audrey Thomas, estate was received. One off Grant: The Diocese of Blackburn issued a grant to all parish churches to assist with utility costs. Activities from generating funds: This heading shows income from sources not directly part of religious activities. In 2024 this is Nil. io Income from Investments: The amount is made up of interest received from the Skipton Building Society, dividends from the St. Thomas Hall Church Investment Fund and the ground rent for Trinity Fold. 11 & 12Receipts from Church activities: This category is designed to highlight the Church's income from its religious activities. Weddings and funerals, Children & Youth activities, men's & women's ministries, CAMEO and the non-profit bookstall. 13 Other non-recurrlng Income: Nil 2024 Annual Report Registered Charlty No. 1132970
20 2. EXPENDITURE UNRESTRicfED FUNDS 28,708 RESTRicfED FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS 2024 2023 28,708 64,856 REF 18 Mission Giving and Donations Church octivities Diocesan quota Staff wage costs Clergy expenses Vicarage/Staff house costs Staff expenses Parish Support costs Ministry Outreach I Children & Youth Church & Hall running costs Church & Hall Utility costs Bookstall Church & Hall Maintenance Major repairs/replacements TOTAL ACTIVITY EXPENSES 19 20 21 21 21 22 22 22 22 23 24 25 75,493 100,019 2,470 26,112 2,562 366 8,957 4,810 3,170 15,580 9,420 122 6,701 75.493 100,019 2,470 26,112 2,562 77,319 9.043 4,810 3,170 15.580 9.420 122 6.701 68,844 82,922 3.198 25,611 3.041 87,313 7.376 4,504 3,201 15,388 10,489 159 14.103 76,953 85 27128 28 255,782 77,038 332,821 326.148 TOTAL GOVERNANCE COSTS 26 3.698 3.698 1.864 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 288,189 77.038 365,227 392,868 (table above includes liabilities) 3. ACCOUNTING POLICIES The Charities Act (referred to below as'the Act") now governs the way in which the Church Accounts are kept and analysed and for them to be independently examined. The financial statements of the PCC have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006, and SORP (FRS1021, using the Accruals basis. All the All Saints funds are now grouped together on the Statements and shown as Unrestricted and Restricted funds in accordance with the Act. The money in established and the money given. An unrestricted fund can be spent for any legitimate purpose, the restricted funds can only be spent for the purpose for which the fund was given. The categorisation has been endorsed by the PCC, at the end of 2024 these were: Opening Balance from 2023 903 144 1,077 4,876 7,000 Closing Balance for 2024 659 59 263 25,239 26,220 Fund Income Expenditure 244 85 2,927 73,782 77,038 CAMPS PARISH C & Y WORK HARDSHIP FUND UKRAINIAN PARTNERSHIP TOTAL 2,113 94,145 96,258 The abovetable includes the Gift Aid accrua15. The Hardship Fund continues to support membersof the church family in financial difficulty. The Ukrainian Partnership (as detailed in the report above) continues to support Ukrainian Refugees having fled the war to Preston and the surrounding area. 2024 Annual Report Re8lstered Charbty No. 1132970
21 RESERVES POLICY It is the PCC policy to invest our funds in non-risk deposit accounts that will give the current market return. It is the policy of All Saints PCC to hold in reserve: 3 months general running costs including our existing financial commitment to others. 91,500 3 months staff wages 28,600 A reserve for redundancies to cover the statutory costs for the 4 current employees plus additional funds for the PCC to consider their responsibility to these individuals 20,000 Ongoing maintenance costs in the upkeep of the building 25,000 Capital Projects from legacy including support of a church plant 200,000 £365,100 TOTAL RESERVES At present the held funds do exceed our policy and the PCC continue to spend it in accordance with its mission and charitable objectives, the 2025 budget is at a deficit of £-110,843. Furthermore a 13rge amount of the money held is from the very generous legacy received in 2023, we intend to ring fence this for spends on specific and capital projects rather than general expenses. 4. BALANCE SHEET {1) Property Assets Interest in property consists of Church building, Parochial Hall, Vicarage and la nd at Trinity Fold. All movable church furnishings are fully written down in the year of purchase. {li) Investment Assets The market value of investments as at 31 December 2024 was as follows: rd Endowment Assets: 113 share of St. Thomas Hall- Church Investment Fund. 978 shares cost £3,944.43 valued at 31 December 2024 £23.12 per share. Market Value Shareholding £22,614. This capital cannot be sold. (iii) Income All income is recognised once the church has entitlement to the funds, it is probable the income will be received. and the amount can be measured reliably. The gift aid debtor reflects the claims outstanding from general donations received in 2024 (this has since been received) and donations to the Hardship and Ukrainian Partnership (also received). ASSETS Recorded in 2023 Accounts {£) 20,027 607 20,634 20241£) 40,337 661 40,998 Gift Aid Reclaim Interest from Dividends TOTAL DEBTORS io 2024 Annual Report RegTr5teTed Charity No. 1132970
22 Current Assets- Investments and Cash General Debtors Total Funds Unrestricted Funds Restrlcted Funds 25,659 560 26,219 Total Funds 456.480 40,998 497A78 430,821 40,438 471,259 Ilv) Llabllities Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as a legal or constructive obligation commits the church to that expenditure. It is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement and the amounts of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accrua15 basis and has been clarified under headings that aggregate the cost relating to the category. The only debts are for utilities, and governance costs. The items under 5 are charitable donations being made to other charities. LIABILITIES Recorded in 2023 Accounts (£) 20241£) 260 24 Donation to Salvation Army Donation to Beautiful Hands Q4 DBF Fees Gas: Church & Hall Gas: Entrance Electricity Water James Todd Payroll McDade Roberts Audit 19 24 24 24 24 26 26 824 250 239 30 47 930 2.320 588 81 363 24 978 2,319 TOTAL LIABILITIES Llabllltles Amounts falling due within one year Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds 2.319 2,319 EXPENDITURE: The following notes fully explain the subdivisions and costs of each item {cash accounting) 18.MISSION PARTNERS AND DONATIONS Crosslinks- Prills Crosslinks- General Fund Christian Witness to Israel Sahara Desert Mission Leadership & Medical Ministries SE Asia Paul & Sahel Golchinmanshadi North West Partnership Asia Link- Pakistan Project True Freedom Trust Barnabus Fund Beautiful Hand5 Diocesan Evangelical Fellowship Evangelical Alliance Mission Partner Expenses 7,500.00 500.00 4,030.00 3,999.96 4,200.00 2,900.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 900.00 45.00 210.00 118.89 2024 Annual Report Registered Charity No. 1132970
23 Others Short term mission 201.50 103.00 28,708.35 TOTAL 19. DIOCESAN QUOTA TOTAL 75A93.00 20. STAFF WAGES Assistant Minister Women's Worker Office Manager Ministry Assistant National Insurance Adjustments 32,073.48 33,348.60 14,245.56 25,350.85 4,999.99 100.018.50 TOTAL 21. CLERGY EXPENSES Vicar: Rev Nathan Buttery Curate: Rev Simon Griffiths 1,285.28 1,185.11 2,470.39 3,907.48 634.26 4,541.74 2,590.69 637.76 3,228.45 6,960.00 1,564.55 577.43 9,101.98 9,240 TOTAL 21. VICARAGE COSTS Council Tax Water TOTAL 21.CURATE HOUSE COSTS Council Tax Water TOTAL 21. STAFF HOUSE Assistant Minister Rent Council Tax Water TOTAL TOTAL Women's Worker Housing Allowance 21. STAFF EXPENSES Assistant Minister Women's Worker Administrator Ministry Assistant General 219 1,387.22 891.2 64.29 2,561.71 TOTAL 22. PARISH SUPPORT COSTS Parish Hardship Fund Ukrainian Partnership 326,75 3,210.62 73,782.01 77,319.38 TOTAL 22. MINISTRY Men's Ministry Breakfasts Weekend Away 213.69 2,142.21 2355.9 126.24 2,970.89 18.50 3,115.63 656.96 TOTAL Women's Ministry Breakfasts Weekend Away Other TOTAL Student Ministry Food 2024 Annual Report Registered Charity No. 1132970
24 Weekend Away Retreats 1,985.36 50.00 2.692.32 793.46 8,957.31 TOTAL TOTAL MINISTRY TOTAL Iranian Ministry 22. OUTREACH Evangelistic Courses Quiz Nights TOTAL 15.07 1,060.68 loo.00 1,160.68 796.47 56 852.47 18.24 67.06 85.3 246.01 2,127.8 174.75 2,302.55 113.8 119.72 233.52 4,895.60 Food Venue TOTAL Evangelistic Events Evangelistic Events Resources TOTAL Parish Ministry Resources Food & Drink TOTAL TOTAL Christmas Events CAMEO Monthly Meeting Cost Other TOTAL International Students Food Globe TOTAL OUTREACH TOTAL 22. CHILDREN & YOUTH Junior Church The Brew Roots Holiday Club 636.01 1,193.45 202.57 1,138.21 3,170.24 TOTAL 23. CHURCH & HALL RUNNING COSTS Insurance Telephone/broadband Ground rent Church Builder Database & Website Zoom CCLI - performance licence 31.8 DBS Fees Data Protection fees Bibles Photocopier Stationery & Postage Small electrical items Sound Equipment Music Costs Building & Kitchen Materials Keys 4,174.93 587.00 800.00 709.10 193.08 1,366.48 341.76 35.00 418.72 259.37 1,439.58 536.85 578.24 1,370.38 120.51 144.91 2024 Annual Report Registered Charity No. 1132970
25 Furniture Food & Drink Toilet Rolls Hand Towels Cleaning materials Cleaning Communion wine & cups Baptism Pool Materials of Services PAT Testing Dishwasher TOTAL 81.90 45.81 766.54 298.24 295.68 359.16 3.49 428.42 50.00 13.03 60.00 102.00 15,580.18 TOTAL 24. CHURCH & HALL UTILITIES Gas: Church & Hall Entrance Electric Water TOTAL 5,165.68 818.62 3,524.84 196.17 9,705.31 5,165.68 TOTAL 25. BOOKSTALL Women's Weekend 122.00 122.00 TOTAL 26. GOVERANCE COSTS Audit fee Payroll costs PCC Costs Admin 978.00 592.80 2,111.33 15.00 3,697.13 TOTAL 27 & 28 MAJOR REPAIRS & DECORATIONS Church/Hall 6,700.52 6,71)0.52 TOTAL 2024 Annual Report Reglstered charity No. 1132970
26 Independent Examiners report to the PCC All Saints Church Preston I report to the PCC members on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024. This report on the financial statements of the PCC for the year ended 31 December 2024, is in respect of an examination carried out in accordance wlth the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 ("the Regulations") and section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ("the ACV). Respective responsibilities of the PCC and the examiner As members of the PCC you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 {"the Regulations") and section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 {"the Act°>. I report in respect of my examination of the chariws accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515)(b) of the Act. Independent examinerfs 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 the 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. Martin Garry BA IHons), FCA, Independent Examiner ICAEW McDade Roberts Accountants Ltd Chartered Accountants 316 Blackpool Road Fulwood PRESTON PR2 3AE 03 March 2025 2024 Annual Report Re8lStered Charlty No. 1132970
Independent Examlners report to the PCC All Salnts Church Preston I report to the PCC members on my examSnation of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024. This report on the financial statements of the PCC for the year ended 31 December 2024, Is In respect of an examination carried out in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 20061.the Regulationsj and section 145 of the Charlties Act 2011 ("the Act?. Respective responslbilities of the PCC and the examiner As members of the PCC you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the Church Accountlng Regulations 20061.the Regulationsj and sertion 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (°the Att.). I report in respect of my examlnation of the charitys accounts carried out under sectlon 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examinatlon I have followed all appllcable directions given by the Charity Commission under sectlon 145{5)(b) of the Act. Independent examlnerfs statement I have completed my examlnation. I conflrm that no materlal matters have come to my attention In connection with the examlnation giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 1. Accounting records were not kept In respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2. The account5 do not accord with those records; or 3. 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 the independent examination. I have no concerns and have come acr055 no other matters in connection wlth the examinatlon to which attention should be drawn in thls report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Martin Garry BA (Hons), FCA, Independent Examiner ICAEW McDade Roberts Accountants Ltd Chartered Accountants 316 Blackpool Road Fulwood PRESTON PR2 3AE 03 March 2025