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,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
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Preston, PRI 2AE
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CONTENTS
Administrative Information
Structure, Governance and Management
The Church
Vicarfs Report
Ministry Reports:
Women's Ministry
Men's Ministry
Growth Groups
Children & Youth:
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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 Di0￿san 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

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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
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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
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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)
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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.
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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.
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Other non-recurrlng Income: Nil
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2. EXPENDITURE
UNRESTRicfED
FUNDS
28,708
RESTRicfED
FUNDS
TOTAL FUNDS
2024
2023
28,708
64,856
REF
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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.
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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:
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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