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← The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Peter's Littleover and Blagreaves

2024-12-31-accounts

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VESTRY MEETING and ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING Agenda

Wednesday 30 April 2025 at 7.30pm

St Peter’s Church, Littleover & Blagreaves

Vestry Meeting

  1. Opening worship and prayer

  2. Apologies for absence

  3. Approve Minutes of the last meeting

(24 April 2024 Vestry meeting section, see back pages)

  1. Election of Churchwardens

(nominations to be received in advance of meeting)

Annual Parochial Church Meeting

  1. Apologies for absence

  2. Approve minutes of last APCM

(24 April 2024), see back pages of this document)

  1. Matters arising

  2. Electoral Roll Report

  3. Election of Churchwardens results

  4. Election to the:

  5. Parochial Church Council

(9 vacancies 2 for one year, 3 for two years, 4 for three years)

(tellers will be appointed to count voting papers if needed)

  1. Financial report – Mr Paul Cheetham

  2. Reviewing reports – time for questions

  3. Results of Elections to PCC and Deanery Synod

  4. Safeguarding update

  5. Chair’s report and vision – Alicia

  6. Any other business NOTE:

Please notify any other business in writing to the Vicar or the PCC Secretary (Julie Scott) at least 48 hours in advance – this will guarantee a considered response.

  1. Date of next APCM

  2. Closing prayer and worship

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The PCC of St Peter’s Church, Littleover and Blagreaves 2024

The PCC is a body corporate (PCC Powers Measure 1956, Church Representation Rules 2006) and a charity registered with the Charity Commission, number 1133061. The following have served as members of the PCC since the last APCM:

NAME POSITION NOTES
Revd Alicia Dring Vicar and Chair Appointed September 2013
Revd Jason
Kennedy		 Associate Minister Appointed, September 2023
Revd Emma Mallord Curate Revd Emma Mallord Curate Appointed, ordained July 2023
Jeni Baines Until April 2024 meeting
John Bird Until 2025 meeting
Jim Britland Warden and Vice
Chair		 Until 2024 meeting
Bernie Burton Observer Non-voting role, left 2024 meeting
Lesley Edwards Treasurer From April 2023, resigned October 2024
Charlie Elston Until 2025 meeting
Chris Jones Warden
Ali Marsh-Davies Until 2027 meeting
Heather Newstead Until 2026 meeting
Helene Roe Warden & Vice-Chair PCC member until April 2024 meeting
Julie Scott PCC Secretary Until 2026 meeting
Margit Staehr Until 2025 meeting
Peter Vincent Diocesan Synod Until 2027
Ann Vincent Deanery Synod Until 2026
Robin Wood Until April 2024 meeting

The Standing Committee 2024

The Standing Committee 2024g Committee 2024 Committee 2024 The Standing Committee 2024g Committee 2024 Committee 2024
NAME POSITION ELECTED RESIGNED
Revd Alicia Dring Vicar Appointed 2013
Julie Scott PPC Sec April 2022
Jeni Baines April 2024
Chris Jones Warden
Helene Roe Warden
Lesley Edwards Treasurer April 2023 November 2024
Revd Emma Mallord Curate Appointed 2023

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Service Attendance at St Peter’s Littleover 2024

Sunday Services
Average over four consecutive
weeks in October 2023
Holy
Communion
10am		 Evening
Service
6.30pm
Communicants 80(76)
Total Attendees inc children 105(90) 25(24)
Wednesday Services
Average over random four
consecutive weeks		 Holy
Communion
Holy Communion 27 (30)
Holy
Communion		 Holy
Communion
Easter Sunday 2024 8am 10am
Communicants 12 (12) 142 (142)
Total Attendees inc children 12 (12) 160 (154)
Christingle Christingle Holy
Communion
Christmas Eve 2024 3pm 5pm 11.15pm
Communicants 35 (52)
Total Attendees inc children 230 (332) 176(220) 45 (55)
Holy
Communion		 Holy
Communion
Christmas Day 2024 8am 10am
Communicants 20 (18) 66 (68)
Total Attendees 22 (19) 84 (73)

(XX) Figures in brackets are for the year 2023

Other Services held at St Peter’s during 2024

Baptisms:during the 10am Sunday Service 5 (3)
Funerals/memorial 25 (33)
Interment of Ashes 6
Weddings 4 (2)
St Peter’s School Services 6 (6)

Electoral Roll from April 2025

97 resident in the parish and 55 live outside of the parish = 152 total roll

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Building Blocks of Church Life

Every church is made up of statutory and chosen ministries, committees and obligations. Whether that is regular Sunday worship, taking care of the building, working with children or burying the dead: there are plenty of different aspects to church life.

Following the launch of our new parish in 2023, we soon launched a Mission Action Plan to focus our activities and ensure we worked more closely with one another rather than in separate cul de sacs. Our MAP covered five areas:

  1. Outward facing – what is going on in our parish and how can we join in

  2. Community engagement – how were we meeting the needs in the community

  3. Children, families and young people – how are we encouraging the next generation

  4. Communication – how are we telling people about what we are doing

  5. Creation Care – following the call to take care of God’s creation.

These areas became our focus and this report will show you the breadth of old and new ministries across these areas and the number of people involved. We currently have DBS checks and volunteer contracts with well over 100 people – that’s a remarkable number and shows the strength of commitment and service across the parish.

And so, this report will take you through Governance and Church Structure, our Worshipping life and then our five MAP focussed areas. We hope that by grouping the ministries under our MAP heading you will be able to see the variety of areas that we cover.

We also hope it will be an inspiration – are you finding about something for the first time? What is sparking your interest? If you feel a nudge, then follow it up by having a conversation with the author of the section you have read and they should be able to point you in the right direction.

Alicia Dring

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From the Vicar

Well the end of 2024 didn’t end quite as I had hoped when I suffered a small stroke on Friday 20 December, consequently missing all the Christmas services. I am indebted to the team who all stepped in to cover services during my recovery. Life is slowly finding a new normal.

As you will see from this report, the year has been busy, surprising and full of engagement with our local community. As a Christian community, St Peter’s main purpose is to worship God and to share His love and hope with our wider parish and there has been plenty of opportunity for conversation and celebration.

It was great to rejoice with Emma at her priesting ordination in the summer and we all enjoyed a great lunch together on the Sunday after she had presided at her first Holy Communion service.

We also enjoyed holding a wedding together for Lester and Chris Freeman who had been together since the 1950s, married, divorced but soon reunited and wanted to make it official by getting married. It was very intimate with just a few family but a very special occasion to share.

We also gave thanks for the lives of some faithful members of our church family who were called home to heaven. We remember: Pam Moore, Stella Crofts, Ray Chick, Pat Childs and Hazel Saxelby.

We have so much to be thankful for as we share and learn and grow together. Our God is infinitely bigger and more gracious than we can ever imagine and sharing his love and hope with one another and our families, friends and neighbours. Church can be a scarey place to visit for the first time, so it’s always great to encounter a friendly face or even better to have a friend come with you. Maybe there is someone you know who might like to come to church but doesn’t really know where to start. You might be the person who helps them take that first step.

A huge thank you to all who serve our life as a church, every contribution is valued and appreciated.

Rev Alicia Dring

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From the Curate

In July 2024 I was ordained as a Priest, which has to be the highlight of my year! I am delighted to say that over the last year I have grown in confidence in my role, and I feel that I have finally been able to fully embrace the vocation that God has called me to. In particular it has been a great joy to serve at the Communion Table, and to welcome you all into God’s presence in this way.

My year has been filled with lots of activities from All-age-worship to Christmas events, along with my first Baptisms, as well as, sadly, several Funerals. I now also regularly take Holy Communion to a local care home and meet to pray with some of the residents there. This alongside all the usual events (and meetings) of parish life. Like last year, I continue to be fuelled by copious amounts of coffee from our local coffee shops, as I set up my temporary office in each of these different establishments!

Two activities in particular stand out from this year. Firstly, was the Street Fair which we ran in connection with St Peter’s school in July. This was a wonderful event which saw crowds of people turn out to browse the stalls we had all along Church Street. The numbers of people from both St Peter’s church and school that made this happen were amazing. But I think the star of the day was Morgan Brind, Derby’s own Pantomime Dame, who not only opened the event but also then went round all the stalls and joined in many of the games. The Fair raised a good amount to help send the school to the Christmas Panto.

The other event I really enjoyed was ‘Making Sense of Christmas.’ It was so good to see the church decorated in such a creative way with trees celebrating each main character of the Nativity story. Thank you to Sally for the original vision for this, and for everyone who participated in this. I really enjoyed seeing how each window came together, and it was wonderful to welcome visitors to come and see this. Including a couple of babies trying out the manger for themselves!

St Peter’s has been a wonderful place for a curate as you are all so encouraging and supportive. Thank you for all the many times you’ve given me positive feedback about my sermons, brought me cups of tea, and generally been willing to help when asked. I’m looking forward to the next year together.

Rev Emma Mallord

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From the Associate Minister

There is so much that I could write in this short report - it’s been a full year, much of which might be seen to be ‘business as usual’. However, in a year when I celebrated the 25[th] anniversary of my priesting, it is still an enormous privilege to be called into that day-to-day ministry of preaching and teaching, leading worship, pastoral care, faith conversations and community connections and to celebrate the wonder of our Christian year. It is especially a privilege to do that alongside such an amazing team of lay and ordained colleagues working for the Kingdom of God in so many ways. But in the midst of this ongoing work, I wanted to highlight some particular personal and ministry happenings.

In January, Lesley and I moved house to take up residence in the Manse in Heatherton, associated with my ‘other life’ as Enabling Minister for Haven Christian Centre. We’re still very grateful for so many who wielded sanders, rollers and paintbrushes to help decorate prior to us moving in!

It’s been a joy to see a developing connection across two Heatherton Care Homes. In Heatherton House, a chance encounter has led to a monthly communion. In Derby Heights there is a regular congregation for communion every month (they also meet weekly to watch last week’s Songs of Praise!) At the other end of life’s spectrum there are more opportunities in schools, and I’ve taken classes in Griffe Field, with a chance to share more of the Christian Faith as we talk about baptism, the Bible and church buildings. I’ve been able to get more involved in the Littleover Partnership Network, convened by our Derby City Council Locality Team and including key folk from across business, charity and council. It’s a great way to build relationships, make connections and seek the flourishing of our communities together. There have been times also of just sheer fun – like hosting the ‘Racing Pigs’ game at the St Peter’s Fair and Findern Village Fete… it’s amazing how competitive the dads can be!

Outside of the parish, I continue to be involved in wider church teaching and mentoring, and it’s been good to have the opportunity to contribute to our Diocesan Curate Training Programme, to act as mentor in the Diocesan Leadership Programme, to offer a session at the London Campus of St Mellitus College and to take part in the Greenhouse initiative for Fresh Expressions nurture and development. Perhaps one of the most significant things for me personally, though, is that during the year it was confirmed that our student minister at The Haven, Lianne Green, will be serving her curacy from June 2025 across St Peter’s, All Saints’ Findern and The Haven. Lianne is a joy, and I am very much looking forward to being her Training Incumbent.

There is so much more I could say, so many things for which there isn’t room – but I hope that gives you a flavour. It’s wonderful to be called to ordained ministry in Littleover!

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Rev Jason Kennedy

Finance Manager

I would like to start this year’s report by thanking Lesley Edwards who was treasurer until the start of October 2024, for her dedication, hard work and financial expertise, we are certainly missing her! The examined PCC accounts for 2024 record a surplus of income over expenditure of just over £350,000 and over £540,000 in cash deposits, which is a truly amazing position to be in.

As a result of the receipt of the Ashmore Bequest (see below) our income exceeded the threshold for the use of Receipt and Payments accounts, and therefore the accounts have had to be prepared on the Accruals basis. The comparative figures for 2023 have been restated to this basis and are not directly comparable with the published Receipts and Payments Accounts for 2023.

The PCCs underlying financial performance was generally stable in 2024, thanks to the generosity of our congregation and their regular giving of £102,122. We also had donations and collections (including Gift Aid claims) of £30,376.

A significant portion of our expenditure £66,744 was paid to the Diocese for the Common Fund, which was met in full for 2024. The PCC allocated £40,000 to replace the kitchen in St Peter’s Community Hub, and spent £12,000 replacing the water supply pipe to church. The PCC allocates budgets for giving to charities and for outreach and mission, spending over £16,000 in 2024 on specific donations and projects (see later article and table).

During the year we received notification of a bequest under the terms of a will that was due to the PCC, and we record our grateful thanks to God for the extraordinary generosity of the donor.

The Ashmore Bequest has been specifically given to “facilitate the Church in its activities, social and missional and to ensure the whole of the community has suitable access and transport when required.” We have received an interim payment so far in October of £375,000. The remaining funds will be received when the estate is finally wound up following the sale of a property.

The PCC took immediate steps to improve “Access and transport” where needed by opening a taxi account with Chad Cars and advertising its availability.

A small group has been established by the PCC to look at what this bequest could and should be used for, and equally, what it would not and should not be used for. This small group will meet in 2025 and report to the PCC with recommendations for decisions to be made.

Finally, can I record my thanks by giving a big shout out to Iona who deals with all of our bills, cash, banking and basic financial record keeping. She is doing an amazing job. Also my thanks to our new Independent Examiners who the PCC appointed in 2024 Johnson Tidsall Limited.

Paul Cheetham

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ThE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETEirs LITTLEOVER AND BLAGREAVES STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 2024 Tot•1 2023 Totsl funds 134.692 375,000 509.692 151.496 Clwhabl• actlvllh• 14471 SA1S 24.133 7,153 M746 3.7n 71.525 Totsl 381.408 573.877 250.931 EXPENDrruRE ON Clkvl¢abJe acllvlll 215.959 223.969 187.4KI Tcthl 215.950 019 223,969 187.605 199 199 IET *4COWEXPENDmiR 123,342) 373A49 350.107 64.072 1972FI 7834 205,191 141.119 TOTAL FUNDS CARRED FORWARD 1n.115 381.383 555,298 205.191 li

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PET LITTLEOVER AND BLAGREAVES BALANCE SHEET 31 DECEMBER 2024 2024 funth XED ASSETS 11 12 7.•14 7,614 541,371 0.436 192.8( C•th •1 b•* •nd in h¥KJ 1J83 1W.107 301J83 199238 CREDITORS 13 571) (2,5711 P,T25> 546.419 196.511 1n.ms 2￿.191 171•15 381JlJ 205.191 FUNDS 14 1n.mfj 1.383 197.257 TOTAL FUNDS 205,191 12

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETEirs urrLEOVER AND BLAGREAVES CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 2023 Cash g•nwAted from cywatiLW 341.622 341,622 1746 3.7TI 7.153 3.031 Chang• In ca•h WKI c•8h •tythnts kn th• pwtod C•sh cmh •qul¥kn •1 th• b•glnnlng of lh• rnporth¥ p•wlod 348J76 62.927 1V4fj00 129.873 th• r•portlng p•rlod $41J76 192.800 13

Gift Aid

For the last financial year, Tax recovered on Gift Aided regular giving and one off donations, and claimed under the Gift Aid Small Donations scheme amounted to £24,327 (£27,813 in 2023). This represented 12% (13% in 2023) of underlying church income.

The figures show what an enormous difference Gift Aid continues to make to the funding of the work of our church, so a huge thank you to everyone who supports the church with donations whether through their bank or through the electronic giving terminal in church.

Please remember that it is very important for you to notify the church office if your contact details change, if your circumstances change and especially if you no longer pay an amount of income and/or capital gains tax equal to the tax that we reclaim on your donations. Further information on Gift Aid is available from the church office.

Gift Aid Secretary Paul Cheetham

Church Administrator

My work in general remains unchanged – although it does feel like there’s a lot more of it nowadays!! I cover a wide variety of administrative tasks, as well as being part of the finance team, which looks after the banking and church accounts. I also look after the regular hirers at both of our community Hubs and liaise with the Church Wardens on a regular basis, when things need repairing in our Church buildings. Another big part of my role is helping to arrange weddings, funerals and burial of ashes, which I find very rewarding.

Thank you, as always, to Alicia, Emma, Jason, Paul, Helene, Chris and Jim for all their help and support and for being fabulous to work with!

Iona Hague

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PCC Secretary

During 2024 the Parochial Church Council (PCC) Trustees met seven times, including the short PCC meeting which followed the APCM in April 2024. Mission Action Plan (MAP) groups meet individually during the year and report into the PCC through the MAP Steering Group. The Fabric Team also meets throughout the year and their minutes are provided in advance of every meeting to ensure everyone has the information they need. In addition, the PCC Standing Committee met six times. All meetings start and end in prayer.

In 2024 Chris Jones continued as Church Warden, Helene Roe replaced Jim Britland who retired as Warden in April 2024, and Lesley Edwards served as Treasurer. Lesley then resigned as Treasurer in October 2024 and Paul Cheetham has covered the role as a non - Trustee Finance Manager since then. Margit Staehr continued as Safeguarding Lead and Heather Newstead continued to take safeguarding responsibility for vulnerable adults. Ann Vincent and Peter Vincent are Deanery Synod members. Jim Britland continues with his Health and Safety Officer duties as a non – Trustee. Both Jeni Baines and Robin Wood left the PCC in March 2024 after many years of service and Ali Marsh-Davies joined the PCC as a new member.

The Standing Committee and PCC meeting agendas are in a standard format. Most of the paperwork for the meetings is distributed and stored electronically which saves on paper and printing. The agenda for each meeting is comprehensive and means we cover many topics including finance, correspondence, church buildings, churchyard and Glebe Land, worship, staff and leaders, MAP update, Deanery Synod feedback, Littleover and Blagreaves Churches Together, St Peter's School, Joyce Harpur, Wardens and Clergy, Safeguarding, and what we have done during the meeting to further the kingdom of God in Littleover and Blagreaves. Several significant topics over the year have been discussed such as:

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Julie Scott

Churchwardens

But be sure to fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you. 1 Samuel 12 v 24

As we sit down to pen this report, it’s hard to believe that Helene has completed an entire year as Church Warden. Chris will be starting his sixth year.

A key responsibility of the church wardens is ensuring that the fabric of the church is cared for. We retain a significant to do list at all times for the church, the churchyard and glebe lands as well as the St Peter’s and St Andrew’s Community Hubs. We would just like to thank everybody who has recognised the need to get involved and support the wardens in this huge undertaking.

During the past year we have: installed a bike rack for those who wish to cycle to church; replaced the old and failing lead water pipes with plastic, which should future-proof us for many years to come; completed the redecoration of the Welcome Area, including new carpet tiles and two bespoke oak radiator covers; completed the library area with new furniture for the children to enjoy as they read (thank you to Eileen Smith and family for the bequest which enabled this area to happen), and

sorted the leak from the clerestory windows. We have also begun a long-term project to tidy up and organise church storage.

At St Peter’s Hub, we’ve had a brand-new fitted kitchen installed, while down at St Andrew’s Hub, a smart meter has finally been fitted for our electricity readings, and planning permission has been submitted for the replacement of the doors and windows (more about that and the Give to Go Green Fund in the Creation Care report). In addition, the ‘Green Room’ has been redecorated and refurnished (and is no longer green).

The Church and both Hubs all now have brand new (and very smart) name boards to identify each building.

Upcoming work on the church includes replenishing the Smart Water (anti-theft marking) on the roof and fixing mesh grills over potential entry points for bats. We also have two faculty applications in progress – one to replace the rungs in the bell tower with a retractable safety ladder to allow access to the upper belfry (and therefore, the roof), and one to remove the chipboard bench seats around the back of the balcony

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and replace them with storage cupboards. Hopefully, both of these will be approved before very much longer so that work can begin.

Churchyard clear-up has restarted for the season (March until October) on the third Saturday of every month. Thank you to those faithful people who come and help. Also, thank you to Chris Woodhams who coordinates the work done by Community Payback. Without their involvement, we couldn’t possibly keep the churchyard in good order!

Another group of people we would like to thank are the Vergers, Duty Wardens, Coffee teams and Welcome teams without whom our services would grind to a halt. We would like to thank everybody who has stepped up to assist with this vital piece of ministry, both as a regular commitment and for the specials.

Chris Jones and Helene Roe

Safeguarding

On 20 April 2024 Margit and Heather attended the first ever Safeguarding Conference held at the picturesque Cliff College in Hope Valley. It was a good opportunity to meet and network with other Parish Safeguarding Officers from across Derbyshire.

Bishop Libby opened the conference with a - reflection on Jesus being the gate to the sheepfold, inviting us into a safe place where we can be nourished and grow. Safeguarding is at the heart of all that we do and as we reflect on Christ, we can be that safe space for others.

From left: Heather Newstead, Hannah Hogg, Amanda Sandland, Margit Staehr

Julie O’Hare Deputy Director of Development, National Safeguarding Team discussed the 5 safeguarding standards and gave examples of good practice. She also discussed the Parish Safeguarding Handbook which contains all the policies and key steps that we need to take. The Dashboard helps us to see at a glance what needs to be completed, and the standards help us to understand why we do what we do and give us a framework to work from. These tools complement each other.

Detective Chief Inspector Claudia Musson from Derbyshire Police led a very interesting talk on what to look for in a vulnerable person, how we can take action before risk occurs and how we can learn to be more careful listeners. She covered areas such as domestic abuse, modern day slavery and bullying.

After a delicious lunch there were a choice of workshops available to attend including Healthy Cultures, Wellbeing Workshop, Dealing with Conflict, Safe Spaces and Survivors, What Happens to a Referral, Prayer Ministry, DBS training and Safeguarding Dashboard and Hub.

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We extend warm thanks to the Diocesan Safeguarding Team for organising this conference and for their dedicated support during the year via monthly drop-in meetings or on the many occasions when we approach them for advice on policies, on DBS, on training or when actual concerns and incidents are reported.

The team include, Hannah Hogg (outgoing head of team late 2024), Sue Griffin, Amanda Sandland (who succeeded Judie Fogarty), David Bowden and Nick Harding. To serve as a PSO is often felt like an octopus role as we reach out to each and every one sooner or later, typically – although not solely - reminding each leader and helper to update their DBS and safeguarding training, whereas clergy and licensed readers’ compliance is taken care of by the Bishop’s office.

Currently, we have around 100 volunteers serving in church and hubs in various roles, many of them covering more than one role – you will agree that this is an impressive figure. There is good reason to salute and thank everyone involved for their willingness to help ensure we are complying with safeguarding standards. After a tough year within the higher echelons of Church of England deciding on the future structure of safeguarding, there is at parish level a demonstration of working very hard to live up to the slogan that “Safeguarding is Everyone’s Responsibility”.

Safeguarding Training, DBS and Compliance

The number of safeguarding courses completed in 2024 is very similar to last year’s, and the number of processed new DBS remains high since only a handful of volunteers have signed up to the automated renewal service. Next time yours is due, please remember to sign up to the Update Service (within 30 days of receiving the certificate). It saves time on the admin of manual ID checks in future years. Go to https://derby.anglican.org/en/disclosure-and-barring-service-dbs/dbs-update-service.html for more info and application.

Work went into ensuring that new volunteers have the appropriate DBS and safeguarding training before launching “Open the Book” in St Peter’s Junior School, “St Andrew’s Drop-In Café for parents and staff in the Little Angels’ Pre-School, and the “Gentle Service” in church.

Compliance with St Peter’s Film Policy, which is based on C of E Policy, was ensured before the new website was launched in the summer. You will have seen notices on the glass entrance doors of where to sit in church if you do not wish to be filmed (on zoom).

We formalised and prepared a role description/volunteer agreement for the new role of Health & Safety Officer which was taken up by Jim Britland in the spring. Jim works in liaison with church wardens, and the PSO (dashboard) will alert him when the annual review of risk assessment is due for each of the eleven different church activities.

PSOs submit a safeguarding report at each PCC meeting for review and approval by all trustees, and we thank Rev. Alicia and colleagues for encouragement and generous support.

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Updating of core Safeguarding Modules

Completed safeguarding courses during 2024

DBS – All checks are up to date

Safeguarding Incidents/Referrals

General

The Parochial Church Council of St Peter’s Church, Littleover and Blagreaves, annually adopts and will continue to implement the Safeguarding Children, Young Persons and Adults Policy, Procedures and Good Practice Guidelines as published by the Diocese of Derby (https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2017-11/cofe-policy-statement.pdf). A letter is sent to the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor shortly after each APCM.

Margit Staehr, PSO C&YP Lead Heather Newstead, PSO Vulnerable Adults

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Derby City Deanery

Every parish in the deanery is represented on the Deanery Synod by its clergy & lay representatives – the number being proportional to those on the parochial electoral roll. The Deanery for St Peter’s is Derby City Deanery. I

n 2024 the Deanery Synod met three times – at each meeting there were reports from Diocesan & General, alongside updates in Safeguarding, Growing Faith and Finance, followed by speakers & /or workshop carousels on the main theme of the evening. Each meeting ends with Compline.

The February meeting of synod was online when elections to the Deanery Leadership Team were conducted & we looked at Growing Faith & Safeguarding.

In May Bishop Libby & Bishop Malcolm conducted a Prayer Pilgrimage around the Deanery as part of Thy Kingdom Come , - we worshipped together, visited new housing areas and new worshipping communities & met church led community across the deanery. Our May synod focused on Eco Church with valuable examples and support from various churches in the deanery.

The final synod of 2024 in October featured the Derby City Greenhouse Team and new ways of being church alongside carousels from the Mission, Evangelism and Parish Revitalisation Team, which varied from a how to of faculties to the use of digital giving machines.

The Deanery Chapter met regularly giving mutual support to the clergy & facilitating support for parishes in vacancy.

The Deanery Synod members elect members of the Diocesan Synod every three years & members of General Synod every five years. The Deanery leadership team member are: Area Dean – Rev Sarah Watson, Assistant Area Deans: Rev Mina Munns, Rev Susie Curtis, Lay Chair Madelaine Goddard, Treasurer Hugh Craig, Rev Alisdair Kay, Alex Dann. The team and synod are also grateful to the work of the Deanery Administrator Kelly Martin who due to reorganisation of administrative support across the diocese she moved on to another role within Church House in the Autumn.

Each church elects members to the Synod, linking the church to the Deanery and wider Diocese and St Peter’s Representative is Ann Vincent,. Please speak to Ann with any matters you think should receive wider attention but above all please keep the members and mission of the Deanery in your prayers.

Madelaine Goddard Lay Chair Derby City Deanery

Rev Sarah Watson Area Dean Derby City Deanery

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Worshipping Life

Our primary purpose is to be a place of worship at the heart of the community so our worshipping life is the centre of all that we do. Here we welcome everyone regardless of whether they are new to faith or seeking a new spiritual home and we never underestimate the courage it takes to step through the door for the first time.

Our welcome teams at the threshold are vital and so we are extremely grateful to those who serve on Wednesdays and Sundays as well as for weddings and funerals. If you would like to join either the welcome team or help as a duty verger we would love to speak to you further.

Fabric Resources Team

We cannot worship without a functioning building and so we express heartfelt thanks to those who manage the detail of caring for our buildings. The Fabric Team comprises: Chris Jones, Helene Roe, Jim Britland, Jan Jackson, Bernie Burton, Dave Hargreaves.

Throughout the year there were five meetings.

St Peter’s Church

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St Peter’s Churchyard

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St Peter’s Community Hub

St Andrew’s Community Hub

Thanks to all who took part throughout 2024.

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Worship Group

We have continued to provide varied worship across the Services throughout 2024. We are fortunate indeed to not only have the usual band resources of keyboard, guitars, bass, cajon and male and female voices but we also benefit from flute and cornet. We also have organ for traditional hymns and so are able to provide a wide variety of worship styles.

We have continued to work together in friendship and unity and the leaders are indeed fortunate to have such a flexible and positive group of people with whom to work.

We look forward to continuing to lead God’s people in worship in the coming year.

David Barker and Peter Goodman

Prayer Ministry Team

In one of Paul’s letters to the Ephesians (3 v 16-19) he said: “ I pray that according to the riches of His glory, he may grant that you may be strengthened in your inner being with power through His Spirit, and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love. I pray that you may have the power to comprehend, with all the saints, what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God”

What wonderful verses to know that through our faith in Christ with the power of His Spirit we are being strengthened, rooted and grounded in love and the love of Christ surpasses knowledge, so that we may be filled with all the fullness of God.

It is always a tremendous privilege to share concerns and to be able to pray with people each week through the power and presences of the Holy Spirit.

There are so many verses of hope and peace in the Bible that come up time and again as we pray and are so encouraging for us all. We love to hear your feedback, when you are able to, or share your testimony.

The team Facilitator has been in place for over three years now, standing at the opening to the prayer space and assists members of the church or visitors to receive prayer from the team as required. You may recognise them from the lanyard they wear that asks “Need help with prayer?".

We also offer prayer at the 6pm Sunday evening worship service, the first Sunday of the month, either in the pews or at the rail as required.

Every team member completes safeguarding training every three years.

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We enjoy meeting as a team throughout the year for breakfast, sharing together and praying together.

Thank you to the team for their commitment to this ministry: Ruth Allen, Bill & Maggie Browne, Julie Degg, Les Dickinson, Phil Eley, Irene Hargreaves, Heather Newstead, Joy Stanwell and Robin Wood.

“Now to Him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen (Ephesians 3 v 20-21)

All scriptures are taken from the NRSV Bible Lesley Edwards

Homegroups

There are nine homegroups that meet either weekly or fortnightly across the parish. The study programme links with the Sunday sermons to allow for deeper explorations and during 2024 there was a focus on the Old Testament for two of the terms, including the minor prophets. This was maybe tough going for some, but well done for persevering. More than 80 people in our church family are linked to a home group, which is pretty good when our average Sunday attendance is between 90-100. Each small group of 8-14 people is a place where you grow in faith, discipleship, trust, prayer and community. It is hoped a new group will start in 2025, if you would like more information please speak to the clergy.

Alicia Dring

Pastoral Visiting and Home Communions

The faithful ministry of visiting those who are confined at home is undertaken by a small but committed group of people. In particular Joan and David Ditch who take great care to embrace those who are unable to attend services in person. While some are able to share via Zoom or Twitch on Sunday, nothing can replace an opportunity to meet face to face to share in fellowship and prayer.

In addition, some receive Holy Communion at home on a regular basis – where the intimacy of sharing bread and wine together is often infused with the gentle presence of the Holy Spirit.

Alicia Dring

Residential and Nursing Homes

We regularly visit Cedar Tree Nursing Home, Derby Heights, Brookfields sharing a service of Holy Communion with the residents. In addition, we visit other local homes on a season basis, sharing music and prayer together.

Alicia Dring

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Evening Service and Zoom Prayers

Twice a month we meet to worship and pray on a Sunday evening for our parish and the wider world. These are now labelled as God Space – with the first Sunday of the month as an in person worship service at St Peter’s and the third Sunday of the month as an Zoom meeting to pray together.

God Space in church offers time for worship, reflection and prayer – with the opportunity for personal prayer with the ministry team available to all.

The online meeting is more focussed on praying for the wider world, national issues, local community and parish priorities. We would love those who profess a heart for prayer to join us.

Alicia Dring

Mission Action Plan

The year 2024 has continued the process of learning about and developing our mission plan that started in 2023. Much brilliant missionary activity has taken place, extending, enhancing and adding to that which was already well established.

During the year, the Steering Group (SG) was increased in size to thirteen members including two people from each mission team – Alicia, Jason, Emma, Steve Dring, Doreen Bird, Charlie Elston, Paul Taylor, Deidre Cheetham, Helen Homes, Julie Scott, Ali Marsh-Davies, Peter Maybury and John Bird – in order to broaden the representation of the church family and to recognise the amount of work being done.

The SG continued to learn about their roles, from experience, as well as through planned training sessions. Jason led two sessions drawing on his experience as Diocesan Missioner, first, ‘Strategies to help volunteers stay involved’ followed by ‘What is an outward-facing church and how can we continue to move in that direction?’

For every new initiative a proposal is needed, answering a set of questions about how this activity will fit in with what is already going on, what people and financial resources are required and an idea of timescale. This ensures any new work isn’t duplicating something else and that we are not overloading people with time or financial over commitment.

The remainder of this Annual Report covers our mission areas and helps illustrate just how much is going on at St Peter’s Church. Specific MAP projects are marked with the logo.

Huge thanks are gratefully given to mission team leaders and their teams for contributing their time and talents to all that took place during the year.

John Bird

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Outward Facing and Community Engagement The work of any church should not just be within the walls on a Sunday but should have an outward focus to the wider community with opportunities to serve, bless, engage and encourage.

Our first two teams – Outward Facing and Community Engagement are at the forefront of this work and we are hugely grateful for their commitment to sustaining long standing ministries as well as offering new opportunities.

Engaging with new neighbours

Welcome bags were made available and are used by members of the congregation as a welcoming link and positive contact with new people as they move into the neighbourhood.

Bags can be found in the big trunk by the pigeonholes at the back of church – just ensure the bag includes an up to date magazine.

Crossed Keys Cafe

The Crossed keys Café opens on a Monday morning from 9:30am till (approx.) 12:30pm. We are delighted to serve the members of the Singing Together group every week. It is pleasing that the number of regular customers has increased over the last year. From time to time we are asked to host the members of a walking group from Mickleover which roughly doubles our customer numbers!

We enjoy serving the Church and the local community. Some of our clients have said that the atmosphere is friendly and that the prices are far lower than the café in the village. We have endeavoured to maintain our prices despite the cost of many of our supplies increasing. We are pleased that we have been able to make a contribution in 2024 of £1766.65 to Church funds in addition to a nominal payment of £400 towards the use of the hall.

During the year we welcomed Doreen Bird and Rod Bassett from Findern church to our team of helpers. Our thanks are due to them and to Jacqueline Woodhams, Irene Hargreaves and Linsey Jones, especially the latter who regularly provides us with very popular carrot cake. All our lives have been made much easier with the installation of a dishwasher in the new kitchen! We also want to record our thanks to Ann Dean for regularly supplying cakes.

We were pleased to offer refreshments for the Street Fair and also for the Making Sense of Christmas event.

We always welcome new customers. Why not drop in on a Monday morning for a drink, a bite to eat and a chat? Paul and Fiona Taylor

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Giveaway Day

St Andrew’s Giveaway Day continued throughout the year with dates in early Spring, Summer and late Autumn offering plenty of items to our local community free of charge. We have made some changes to help make things easier to find and at the end of each session we are brutal with what to keep and what to pass on to other charity shops.

Regular refreshments were also on offer this year which has proved very successful, giving us opportunities for more conversations with our customers and offering a warm welcome.

As well as heartfelt thanks to all who donate so generously this would not be possible without the hard work of the team doing the set up on Friday, staffing the event and then clearing up. It’s hefty work and many of the team are older now, so willing (and younger hands) are always welcome.

Alicia Dring

St Andrew’s Café

The St Andrew’s Support Café was a new activity that started after the October half-term in 2024. The café meets every Friday in the Green Room at the St Andrew’s Hub, from 11am to provide a space for parents ¢ and carers from the Nursery School to come for a cuppa and a chat. The space is also designed to be a place that can provide information on the support that is available in the local area from the Local Neighbourhood board, and other charities such as Food4Thought.

The Café is a great way to build relationships with the Nursery Staff, as well as the parents and carers. We have met with several of the parents and begun to get to know them and their children. Paul Taylor leads a small team on a rota, who serve and chat with guests. The cakes which have become a regular feature are certainly a hit with the children! The café has benefited from the recent redecoration of the Green Room, along with the comfy new sofas and chairs.

Emma Mallord

Prayer for Outward Facing

A small team meet monthly in St Andrew’s to pray for the parish and to seek God for how we might best serve our community. This is a vital part of our work and we are always happy to welcome those who would like to pray.

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St Peter’s Junior School (Voluntary Aided Church of England)

St Peter’s Church continues to work closely with our namesake Junior School, which has an intake of over 250 children aged from 7-11 years of age. With headteacher Frazer Smith the school has worked hard to raise standards across the school. Alicia Dring and Helene Roe are on the Local Academy Committee (Governors by another name) and attend meetings twice a term as well as being involved in other subject areas in the school.

A new ‘Open the Book’ team (pictured) was established delivering assemblies using Open the Book material and is now well established and regularly sharing Bible stories in St Peter’s school. We are particularly indebted to St John’s Church in Long Eaton who had ceased their OTB ministry and generously donated their stock of costumes and props to St Peter’s. Currently the team visit St Peter’s Junior School once a month and there are tentative plans to go into other local schools if time commitments allow.

At the start of the school year we offer Bibles to every child in Year3 and then in the summer as the leavers head out for Senior school we offer Youth Bibles to those who would like them. Sharing the word of God with children – especially in a multi-faith intake school – is an important part of our ministry.

School Uniform Recycling and redistribution continues with over 80 of items of school uniform redistributed during the year. Huge thank you to all who laundered and mended uniform, ready to pass on to new families.

We also joined with the PTFA to hold the Street Fair in the summer – see below.

Alicia Dring

Lunch Club

Meeting on a Tuesday and open to all older people from our local community, we offer a two course lunch – usually followed by coffee and chocolates – for just £5.50

We started back in September 2024 with a brand-new kitchen to adapt to, which we quickly did. The two lovely new extra-large ovens have proved particularly helpful although the more technically challenged amongst us took a while to work them out!! A dishwasher was included in the new kitchen, which is used many times each session. We have welcomed new cooks and more members to the team of helpers,

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all who have fitted in beautifully ensuring we are able to continue providing this lovely social gathering and fellowship.

Sadly, some of our regular members who had been coming to Lunch Club for many years died quite closely

to each other and are very much missed by their fellow diners and all the team. Our members continue to look forward to catching up with each other’s news and share a meal together each week and more of them are joining us at the worship service on the first Tuesday of each month.

We have continued with the special Afternoon Tea as we finish for the summer break and the special Christmas meal where some of the pupils from St Peter’s school come over to sing for us.

We continue to be blessed by all involved either on the team or as members and there is room for more to join us who would be warmly welcomed. We are thankful for all that God provides for us so we can continue Lunch Club.

Sarah Sherrington

Street Fair and Making Sense of Christmas

Two major events were held during the year and huge thank you to all involved in organising and staffing these important moments of engagement with our community.

The Street Fair in July was held together with school, combining our efforts, closing the whole of Church Street and welcoming a huge number of people from across the community (see front page photograph).

With live music from students from Littleover Community School and the Singing Together group there was a great atmosphere. The Fair was opened by Morgan Brind who plays the Dame in the Derby Area pantomime and was known to the children. The proceeds from the fair went towards the transport costs of getting the children to the pantomime in December.

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In December we held ‘Making Sense of Christmas’ encouraging visitors, through the displays and activities to engage their senses when considering the Christmas story. Walking around the displays in sequence, items were collected into a transparent bauble that could be taken home and placed on the Christmas tree, remaining as a talking point for years to come. A particular highlight was the visit of baby Ryan, who at just a few weeks old took up residence for a snooze in the manger.

Dementia Friendly Service

Inspired by a dementia friendly service at Lichfield Cathedral and featured on BBCs Songs of Praise, Viv Lucas and Carole Harper (whose own mothers had dementia) were encouraged to begin a similar service at St Peter’s. Held on a Thursday afternoon, every other month, the hope was to offer a safe space for those living with dementia and their carers, especially with space to sing as this can be really beneficial.

The first service was a Songs of Praise service in October followed by a Carol Service in December and the congregation has continued to grow, including attendance by some from local care homes. The service is short and includes hymns, a Bible reading, short talk and prayers – and seems to have been well received so far, including some of the team from the local Alzheimer’s Society who came at Christmas.

Refreshments are served at the end of the service and the chat around the tables is as important as the service itself.

We are most grateful to all those who have helped make this possible, including Maggie and Phil with music, Paul with refreshments and Iona producing the service sheets and all those members of the congregation who have come along to support.

If someone you know is living with memory loss and you think this service may be helpful, please let them know when the services are. We would value your continued prayers for this initiative.

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Viv Lucas and Carol Harper

Community use of the Hubs

St Peter’s and St Andrew’s Community Hubs are used regularly by groups from across the village with the primary users being Littleover School of Dance and Little Angels Preschool St Andrew’s. Together with weekly hires such as keep fit classes, art class and baby sensory there are also monthly meetings of local groups. These hires brought in £34,746. However, we temporarily ceased offering single hires for parties as it was taking too much administration time for too little return.

It is hoped to appoint a Bookings Manager in early 2025 to manage one-off hire queries and ensure the details of the hire agreement are met (ie clearing up, taking away rubbish etc). The hubs remain an important resource to our local community and we want to continue to make them available.

Joyce Harpur Charity

Background: The Joyce Harpur Charity was set up in the 16th century to benefit the poor of the parish and over the centuries has shared financial support with individuals in desperate need. The applicants must live within the parochial parish boundaries of St Peter’s Littleover and Blagreaves and each application is assessed in the strictest confidence on a case-by-case basis. Grants are given out just before Christmas at the discretion of the trustees.

2024 has been another busy year for the charity – especially through December as the effects of the ever-rising cost of living is sadly affecting people in our parish and beyond, although we received less applications this year than last.

The current Board of Trustees comprises seven people plus the clerk. There are five members from St Peter’s Littleover and Blagreaves: our vicar, both church wardens, one church member and our curate. Two councillors appointed by Derby City Council, Emily Lonsdale and Ruth Skelton, who stepped down this year.

The AGM is held in the spring and the annual accounts are received at this time. Once accepted, the accounts are audited, many thanks to Tiffany Hey and submitted to the Charity Commission as part of the annual return. The Trustees meeting that followed on from the AGM reviewed the previous year’s application process (along with the application form) and made plans for the autumn application window. At the November meeting, the finances and grants were reviewed and awarded.

In 2024, 14 applications were received including 1 out of area and 11 grants given. Twelve children received gifts from the Derby City Mission Christmas Connection, 19 adults had gifts from Derby City Council’s Secret Santa and 12 families received Reverse Advent Calendar Food Hampers donated by church members. On top of this one person was encouraged to visit the Jubilee Debt Clinic and 11 people were encouraged to apply for Christmas Lunch on Jesus, who provide a Christmas Day food hamper.

Many people from the congregation have made a huge difference through their generosity to those struggling in our parish at Christmas, so THANK YOU.

If you would like to know anything further about the work of the Charity, please do ask.

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Ellen Goodman, Clerk to Joyce Harpur

Foodbank

Derby Food4Thought are one of our local mission partners and St Peter’s has been working with the food hub since Covid in 2020. Food is collected on a weekly basis, either brought into church or left on the Vicarage doorstep and this year we have moved from tinned meat to longlife semi-skimmed milk which can sometimes be hard for the hub to purchase in bulk. All food that arrives at the hub is then distributed amongst the 18 foodbanks around the city on a weekly basis.

Deliveries are made to the hub every Thursday

afternoon and the hallway of the Vicarage can sometimes become an assault course of stacks of food. A huge thank you to all who continue to give to generously. Marianne Heathcote Woodbridge from Food4Thought messaged this in November: “Ongoing thanks and appreciated to you and your congregation for the continuous supply of milk and tinned meats. You are truly a Godsend and a blessing to make our supply chain a success for giving to those in need across our city.”

Alicia Dring

Knit and Natter

Knit and Natter have had a fairly busy year. We made over 100 hearts to give away for the summer fair and teddies for our table. Some teddies we gave away to help asylum seekers children and some were sent to a local care home for dementia patients. Lots of lovely hats, some for prem babies and others a bit larger went to the Derby Royal along with other hats knitted by friends and another K&N group. We were commissioned by a local business to make poppies for them in readiness for remembrance time. K&N also took on the massive task of removing over 1000 poppies from the chicken

wire display frame and fixing them onto 2 long pieces of material so that they could go around the pillars either side of the dais.We have a regular group of knitters and crochet makers and welcome anyone who would like to come and join us.

Di Learman

ReCreate

Is a group that meets twice a month on a Friday morning in St Peter’s Hub offering a safe place to explore faith and creativity. During 2024 we celebrated a year of creativity in many different forms, alongside a goodbye, a hello and a cancellation.

We often say as leaders when preparing a session for ReCreate, that our main focus is to create space to be creative with Him, and around 12 people from St Peters and other local churches join us in this space, to create, to pray, to listen to Him and share conversation and silence together. In our creative themes we have explored many themes including:

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We said hello to Carol Harper who joined our leadership team and shortly after we said goodbye to our dear co leader Sally Britland, who stepped down from the team. The cancellation we experienced was an outside tutor booked to lead a creative sketching session (for which we had saved funds to cover some of the cost) - we continue to prayerfully seek an alternative outside tutor to lead a session for us.

Finances for 2024
Opening Balance £238.63 Donations Received £238.63 Donations Received £261.00
Less expenses
- £173.03		 - £173.03
Closing Balance £326.60

ReCreate remains a space where we celebrate all our creativity, recognising that we are gifted in different ways. I hesitate to use the word “expert”, or “good at” because (rightly or wrongly) there’s judgement in these words. I recently read someone advising that “if we felt we weren’t good enough at being creative, then perhaps we should look to lower our standards” - hmmm do we set too high a standard for ourselves and in doing so miss the fun and relaxation and all the other benefits of a creative space? When Father God created us and our world He paused and looked and said “It is good” not I’ll give it an A+ or a could do better. There is benefit in nonjudgemental playful creativity - thank you Lord that you made each of us in your creative image. Carole Dickinson Joy Pomroy Carol Harper

Mission Partners

We keep up to date with our Mission Partners through monthly articles in Keyhole magazine and they feature in our prayers each month. While we didn’t meet up with our partners this year, they remain in our thoughts and prayers.

We are in the middle of our three-year programme of commitment to our mission partners, which will continue until January 2025. We will consult with the congregation in early 2025 to consider our giving for 2026-29.

Mission Partner Funding 2022-25 £ LOCAL ~~—<—~~ Derby City Mission 500

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Food4Thought (foodbank) 200
Borderline Arts 500
NATIONAL
Care for the Family 500
INTERNATIONAL
CMS–Lee Family/Jigsaw 1400
Penny & Juan Carlos de Marces 1400
The Bible Society 500
PASH Kenya 500
Open Doors 500
Tearfund 500
Emergency Fund 500
£7000

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MISSION GIVING FOR THE YEAR 2024

Name Year 2023
Restricte
d		 Year 2023
Unrestricte
d		 Year 2024
Restricte
d		 Year 2024
Unrestricted		 Area of work
Bible Society 500 500 Overseas
CMS Jigsaw 1,400
+ 295.48
donation		 1,400
+1,150
fundraiser		 Overseas
Barnabas Fund/
Open Doors		 500 500 Overseas
de Marces 1,400 1,400 Overseas
PASH Kenya 500 3,000
concert		 500 Overseas
Tearfund 605.48 for
toilet
twinning		 500 500 Overseas
Care for the
Family		 500 500 National
Derby City
Mission		 500 500 Local
Food4Thought 200 200 Local Foodbank
Hub
Borderline Arts 500 500 Local
Children’s
Society		 989.68 696.19 National
Christingle
Harvest Appeal
Bishopof Derby		 30 125 Overseas
Christmas Lunch
on Jesus		 782 800 Local and
Overseas
Royal British
Legion		 209.82 174.89 Secular
Charity/national
St Peter’s
School PTFA		 657.65
for street fair		 500 Church school
Emergency
Fund		 500 not
spent		 500 not spent
TOTAL 605.48 9,464.63 3,000 9,946.08
Total
2023		 10,070.11 Total
2024		 12,946.08

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Children and Young People

We have a huge responsibility to ensure we share our faith with children and young people, supporting them at church, in school and with their families. They are not only the disciples and church leaders of tomorrow, they are followers of Jesus NOW, growing and learning about what it means to have God in their lives.

We have a tremendous team who work together to ensure our children grow and mature in their faith over the years. They are not merely ‘carers’, looking after the children while the adults do the serious stuff in church – they are moulding the hearts and faith of our children, whatever their age. Please keep them and the work they undertake in your prayers.

Messy Church

Messy Church offers a space for children and their families to explore Christian themes and stories through craft, story, song and interaction – and like any good church event we always end with food.

We have held Messy Church six times this year with lots of families attending from church, Tiddlywinks and St Andrew’s Preschool. We provide crafts, baking, painting and puzzles on a Biblical theme followed by a song and talk and then finishing either with a buffet tea, pizza or pancakes.

We have a games room in the top hall with table tennis, Jenga, snooker, plus older age crafts, for the 11+ age group. They can use both rooms as they wish and we have a lot of the older children who enjoy this. Many of them have been attending over the last ten years and still enjoy the atmosphere of Messy Church. We are grateful to the Messy Youth team for their involvement in this ministry.

We also provide crafts for the King George V Preschool harvest service and St Peter’s Junior School events.

We like to offer Advent Calendars to each child and Easter eggs too and we are grateful to those who help toward the cost of this. As we use the Meaningful Chocolate Company, they include booklets outlining the story, so it’s not just more chocolate. Any spares are shared with Tiddlywinks families.

Thank you to Joan, Fiona and Paul, Charlie and Ruth, Chris and Linsey, Ann and Bernie, Dave and Irene, Ann, Joy, Sue, Angie, and Jane, for all the help in preparing the crafts games and refreshments.

Liz Eley and Joan Ditch

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Messy Youth

Messy Youth currently meets at St Peter’s Hub on a Sunday evening once a month and has established a pattern of meeting with a mix of games, refreshments, activities and talk centered on engaging with God’s Story. Messy Youth began as an initiative to help young people in our Christian community to foster and develop their own faith, apart from their families. It is on this basis that the dedicated group have worked hard to connect with the youth. It isn’t an easy task and requires all of us to commit to support this work so we can see Gods kingdom grow amongst this age group. Anyone between the ages of 11-14 is welcome and if you know any young people who may be interested, again, please contact Iona in the church office for dates and Consent Forms.

Helen Homes

Tiddlywinks

Tiddlywinks have a regular group of mums and grandmas who meet in St Peter’s Hub on a Monday afternoon together with their children, where we enjoy playing with small world and construction toys, puzzles and games, and finish each session with songs and a story. There are also refreshments and opportunities to chat and share together. It’s great to see some of our families coming to messy church and Christmas services. Thank you to Liz S, Fiona, Di and Irene for all your support.

Liz Eley

Diddy Disciples, Sunday morning St Peter’s creche room

Diddy Disciples helps our children under five to engage with God through story, play and prayer. The group has seen very regular attendance of two members and occasional attendance of three others. Each of these children have brought their own individual spark and liveliness to our sessions and to the Church Family.

Each meeting includes free play, an item in ‘The Box’ that introduces the week’s special activity and biblical message, and concludes with prayers held in open hands and offered ‘up’ to God.

Our aims are to know that God loves us and wants us to be his friends, to have fun, and to be confident members of the Church Family. We extend massive thanks to the Church Family for the generous and caring support offered to the Diddy Disciples and their families each week. We look forward to continuing in the year to come.

Ruth Elston, Ann Lunn, Fiona Taylor

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Energise and Go! Sunday morning in St Peter’s Hub

Energise (2nd and 4th Sundays) With children aged from 5 to 15 we meet on a Sunday morning when the adults are in Church. Using storytelling, drama, crafts, puzzles, questions and games we share a Bible story with the children and young people, finishing with a game of hockey.

We use themes like relationships, bible characters and festivals.

Go (3rd and 5th Sundays)

This is a Lego© themed session and the children hear a story, think about what it means and create their response to the story using Lego. It’s a great way to engage with the story and it helps them to remember what they have heard.

Thank you to Richard, Joy and Ann plus others for being on the teams and all the work you do.

Liz Eley

Children in Church

The first Sunday of the month is always All Age Worship to ensure the children have some experience of worshipping with their families and not just learning and praying separately. We are grateful to the All Age Team who work so hard to compile the services.

However, most Sundays they start over in the Hub and when they return to church there is usually space to feedback to the congregation about what they have been doing. The children always enjoy coming back into church and sharing what they have made, plus the wider congregation love to see the children in church and their families. The final worship song is now usually dubbed ‘the flag song’ and the children worship with the flags, offering a wider expression of our corporate engagement and is enjoyed by adults and children alike.

Alicia Dring

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Hot Choc and Toast

This is an afterschool ministry based at St Andrew’s Hub for young people from Y7 to Y9 from Derby Moor Academy, meeting on a Wednesday on a fortnightly basis.

As the name suggests we offer hot chocolate and toast as well as a warm welcome, games and conversation. We are regularly greeting between 35-40 young people at and it is in the small conversations about our faith; about why we are there; about taking away a Bible to read that we realize the Lord is blessing the work. It has become well established and we see regular faces coming along.

Deidre Cheetham

Wellbeing Wanderers at Littleover Community school

Led by our colleagues at Littleover Methodist Church, St Peter’s supports the midday chaplaincy team at Littleover Community School (LCS) on Pastures Hill. LCS is a large senior school gathering pupils from all over the city and reflecting many different faiths. The pastoral team comprises people from a number of churches, known as ‘Wellbeing Wanderers’ they literally wander around the school playground at lunch time, chatting to the students.

The idea is to support the students with their wellbeing, to make conversation, to build relationships and to give them an opportunity to talk if they want to. This initiative is part of the safeguarding function within the school and covers all school years. Feedback has been very good and, because it has now been in place for over a year, the ‘Wellbeing Wanderers’ have been able to support start and end of school terms/years, exams and all the changes that those instances bring.

‘Wellbeing Wanderers’ is also an all-weather affair because the students often choose to spend their lunch break outside whatever the weather!

Julie Scott

Easter Egg hunt with St Peter’s PTFA

We welcomed around 50 children and parents to church for a PTFA connected event, where we re-told the Easter story using a hunt around church for related artifacts. It was well received and a joyful occasion

Derby Moor visit Year 7 visit

This is a regular visit each year to help the children explore the building and what Christianity is all about. Along with the staff the young people spend time looking around church and answering a quiz/questionnaire. Thank you to everyone who supported and spent time talking with the children. Deidre Cheetham

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Communications

How we talk about the work and life of St Peter’s is important – not only that it reflects who we are but is also welcoming, informative and easy to use.

The new logos for our three buildings are now in use and we have rolled these out into the new website, new print material and new signage. The communications team is also available to support other groups across the church with any communications needs they may have.

New website

St Peter’s resident Tech Master Jon Russell built a new website during 2024 with plenty of new photographs and an easy to use format.

Carrying the new logo we hope the refreshed copy and style will be more representative of St Peter’s post Covid.

Seasonal material is also included to include events and major festivals. Copies of Interlink and Keyhole magazine are also available in electronic form.

The website also includes easy to use links to access Sunday morning worship through either Zoom, or the online streaming service Twitch. Attendance on the internet is now included in our service attendance figures and we are usually welcoming 12-20 people each week. For some it’s a good way to see if St Peter’s will suit them before attending in person.

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A Church Near You

The Church of England operates a website to offer information for every church in the country and St Peter’s is no exception. This means that people can find information easily through the national format, especially important for couples wanting to get married so they can find out easily the name and location of their local church.

We are very grateful to Peter Vincent for keeping our profile on A Church Near You up to date.

New signage

Four new signs were put in place towards the end of 2024 (two at St Peter’s Church).

Keyhole Magazine

This monthly magazine has continued to preview and advertise forthcoming events as well as report on activities afterwards, usually with plenty of photographs. This has primarily been written by Alicia but it is hoped in 2025 that the writing and compilation can be shared across the team, offering a wider variety of ‘voices’ and sharing the work. If you have an idea for the magazine or would like to make a regular contribution please get in touch.

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Creation Care

Creation Care is the last of mission teams, aligning with the national Fifth Mark of Mission to safeguard and protect

God’s creation. Though our group is small, our commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship remains strong, working alongside others in the church to keep care for creation at the forefront of our Church’s agenda.

In 2024, we proudly supported Littleover’s Great Big Green Week, a nationwide celebration of community-led action against climate change and to promote sustainability. As part of this initiative, St Peter’s hosted its first-ever clothes Swishing Event, encouraging the swapping of quality clothes to reduce waste; and displayed an inspiring school art competition, highlighting themes of creation and environmental awareness.

Regular litter picks took place within Littleover and Blagreaves, and we continued our efforts to recycle pill strips whenever possible.

To minimise waste, we introduced communal church Easter and Christmas cards, encouraging members to share greetings collectively rather than using individual cards, many of which cannot be recycled. We also partnered with St Peter’s School to promote the reuse of old school uniforms, helping families reduce textile waste and support sustainable practices within the community.

We developed a churchyard plan to promote biodiversity, introduced wildlife monitoring; and educated both children and adults at St Peter’s Street Fair about soft plastic recycling at supermarkets .

Additionally, our team facilitated a bird nest box building session, offering boxes to church members, and installing three in the churchyard—alongside newly placed hedgehog boxes.

In October, we partnered with Hannah Fields Community Garden to hold an Outdoor Harvest Festival, an extraordinary opportunity to take worship beyond the church walls—celebrating faith, gratitude, and our shared responsibility for God’s creation within the wider community.

Through each of these initiatives, Creation Care remains at the heart of St Peter’s mission, ensuring environmental consciousness thrives within our church and beyond.

Ali Marsh-Davies

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Minutes of the Vestry Meeting of Parishioners of the Parish of St Peter’s Littleover & Blagreaves held on 24[th] April 2024 at 7.30pm

Present: Revd Alicia Dring, Ruth Allen, Jenifer Baines, David Barker, Jennifer Bell, Doreen Bird, John Bird, Bernie Burton, Deidre Cheetham, Paul Cheetham, Julia Cross, Philip Cross, Leslie Dickinson, Carole Dickinson, Jennifer Downing, Steve Dring, Lesley Edwards, Phil Eley, Liz Eley, Charles Elston, David Elston, Linda Elston, Ruth Elston, Michael Furniss, Julia Furniss, Janet Guy, David Hargreaves, Irene Hargreaves, Tiffany Hey, Jane Hughes, Janette Jackson, Linsey Jones, Christopher Jones, Aubrey Learman, Diane Learman, Alison Marsh-Davies, Peter Maybury, Heather Newstead, Helene Roe, Angie Rollinson, Jonathan Russell, Julie Scott, Janet Sparey, Margit Staehr, Joy Stanwell, Elizabeth Stephenson, Fiona Taylor, Ann Vincent, Peter Vincent, Richard Whitehorn, Rachel Whitehorn, Christopher Woodhams, Jacqueline Woodhams, Revd Emma Mallord, Revd Jason Kennedy, Jenny Cooper, Jim Britland (on zoom), Sally Britland (on zoom).

Opening Prayer and Worship

Emma Mallord read from John 10: 22-30

Jason Kennedy led the prayers including the Lord’s prayer. Alicia Dring chaired the meeting.

1. Apologies for Absence: Bill Browne, Maggie Browne, Margaret Ditchfield, Neville Ditchfield, Roger Hey, Robin Wood, Janet Edwards, Michael Edwards, Michael King, Hana King, Penny Halfpenny, Sarah Sherrington, Les Allen, Christine Taylor

2. Minutes of previous meeting (1 January 2023 Vestry Meeting Section) The minutes were accepted as a true and correct record. Proposed by Chris Jones and Seconded by Chris Woodhams. Passed and signed by Revd Alicia Dring.

3. Election of Churchwardens

Alicia explained the rules of voting and that she would like to thank Jim and Chris for a year of faithful and hardworking service. She went on to say we have been blessed by your organisation and dedication. Please can we show our appreciation. Jim has reached the end of his six years as warden and is stepping down. He isn’t a man who likes any fuss and so he and Sally are not here in person but on zoom. We have already gifted him some amazon vouchers and a card and he said this:

‘It is with mixed feelings that I step down from my role as Church warden after six years. In that time, we, as a church, have dealt with a pandemic, which despite checking several times, was not covered in the church warden handbook. I have been privileged to serve in this role and I hope have carried out my duties with good humour and professionalism. I would like to thank everybody who has supported me in all aspects of my role.

It is almost wrong to mention anybody specifically but forgive me a little bit if I mention Sal who has been very supportive and patient with my disappearing acts over the years, and Chris who puts a tremendous amount of behind the scenes work into the buildings.

I will miss the role, but relish the freedom to spend time out with Sal and get away more often, Oh and play with my motorbikes.

Thank you for my leaving gift which has been invested in a new MIG welding set. Thank you, Jim.’

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Alicia then said that she is delighted to announce that we have two people offering to stand as warden, Chris Jones and Helene Roe.

She explained that no further nominations have been received in advance of this meeting, which is the required protocol, and asked if anyone had a question for Chris or Helene. There were no questions. The elections then took place:

Chris Jones Proposed: Jim Britland Seconded: Sally Britland Helene Roe Proposed: Jim Britland Seconded: Sally Britland Both were elected unanimously.

The Vestry Meeting then closed and the APCM commenced.

Minutes of the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) of Church Electors of the Parish of St Peter’s Littleover & Blagreaves 24 April 2024

Present: Revd Alicia Dring, Ruth Allen, Jenifer Baines, David Barker, Jennifer Bell, Doreen Bird, John Bird, Bernie Burton, Deidre Cheetham, Paul Cheetham, Julia Cross, Philip Cross, Leslie Dickinson, Carole Dickinson, Jennifer Downing, Steve Dring, Lesley Edwards, Phil Eley, Liz Eley, Charles Elston, David Elston, Linda Elston, Ruth Elston, Michael Furniss, Julia Furniss, Janet Guy, David Hargreaves, Irene Hargreaves, Tiffany Hey, Jane Hughes, Janette Jackson, Linsey Jones, Christopher Jones, Aubrey Learman, Diane Learman, Alison Marsh-Davies, Peter Maybury, Heather Newstead, Helene Roe, Angie Rollinson, Jonathan Russell, Julie Scott, Janet Sparey, Margit Staehr, Joy Stanwell, Elizabeth Stephenson, Fiona Taylor, Ann Vincent, Peter Vincent, Richard Whitehorn, Rachel Whitehorn, Christopher Woodhams, Jacqueline Woodhams, Revd Emma Mallord, Revd Jason Kennedy, Jenny Cooper, Jim Britland (on zoom), Sally Britland (on zoom).

Revd Alicia Dring chaired the meeting. Alicia explained that we have now moved on to our Annual Church meeting and before we began this part of the meeting, she reminded us that we can only vote this evening if we are on the electoral roll or membership roll of the parish. Therefore, a handwritten label means you are not on the roll and so unable to vote.

  1. Apologies for Absence: Bill Browne, Maggie Browne, Margaret Ditchfield, Neville Ditchfield, Roger Hey, Robin Wood, Janet Edwards, Michael Edwards, Michael King, Hana King, Penny Halfpenny, Sarah Sherrington, Les Allen, Christine Taylor

2. Minutes of previous meeting (1 January 2023 and 26 April 2023)

3. Matters Arising

None

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4. Electoral Roll Report – Jane Hughes

Jane confirmed that as of the latest revision there are now 107 residents and 61 nonresidents on the Electoral Roll making a total of 168.

The new roll is due in 2025.

Jane Hughes proposed that the Electoral Roll be accepted as a true and accurate record. Seconded: Julia Cross. Passed unanimously.

On behalf of us all, Alicia thanked Jane for her time of service in keeping this roll. It’s a crucial part of monitoring our life here – thank you.

Jane confirmed that she is happy to remain in the role.

5. Election of Churchwarden Results

Helene Roe and Chris Jones were duly elected as Churchwarden for the coming year at the Vestry Meeting.

6. Elections to the PCC and Deanery Synod

PCC - Alicia gave our thanks to Robin Wood and Jeni Baines for their service to us as they have now completed their terms of office.

Jeni particularly has been involved with the PCC in a variety of roles for nearly 30 years – including church warden, deanery synod, PCC and standing committee. In recognition of such long and faithful service Jeni was presented with some flowers.

We have 6 PCC member vacancies, 1 for one year, 2 for two years and 3 for three

years .

Ali Marsh-Davies has been proposed by Julia Cross and seconded by Peter Maybury. All voted in favour of electing Ali Marsh- Davies to the PCC. Term of office TBC. There were no further nominations.

Deanery Synod – Alicia confirmed that there are 3 vacancies. Our current rep on Deanery Synod is Ann Vincent and we have received a nomination form from Peter Vincent who has been proposed by Bernhard Burton and seconded by Charles Elston. All voted in favour of electing Peter Vincent to the Deanery Synod. There were no further nominations.

Sidesmen/women – no longer needed to approve, however Alicia expressed her thanks for the work done by the welcome teams and sides-people across our services. We are not presenting a list this year, but Alicia asked us to join with her to show our appreciation to the welcome team and duty wardens.

Alicia encouraged everyone to pray about joining the PCC or Deanery Synod.

7. Treasurer’s Report – Lesley Edwards

Lesley discussed her report which is shown in the Annual Report document for 2023 and the accounts which are reported in an additional supplement to the report. This is her first year as Treasurer and she is very thankful for the support she has received and gave a particular mention to the finance team who work really hard behind the scenes. Lesley also said that we have received a thankyou from Bishop Libby for our Common Fund contribution. Bishop Libby used 1 Timothy 6:17-19 to express her thanks and Lesley read this to us:

‘Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lap up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.’

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There were no questions.

Lesley then proposed that the 2023 accounts be accepted and Michael Furniss seconded this.

There was one abstention and everyone else voted in favour.

Alicia thanked all involved for their work, time and efforts.

8. Reviewing Reports

There were no questions. Alicia expressed her thanks to all and in particular Phil Eley who is standing back from leading the Worship Group and Chris Woodhams who has handed over his Gift Aid duties. To show our appreciation, Phil was presented with some flowers and Chris was presented with a Rose for the garden.

9. Election Results

As above in Sections 5 and 6.

10. Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adult Procedures

The report was published in the Annual Report.

Margit Staehr and Heather Newstead are managing this together. Margit responsible for Children and Young People and Heather Vulnerable Adults.

Margit thanked everyone for their attitude to safeguarding and their awareness of its importance.

There were no questions and both Margit and Heather said they were happy to continue in their roles.

Alicia thanked them both.

No questions.

11. Chair’s Report and Vision – Alicia

2023 saw a great deal of change for us as a parish and myself as incumbent. First, on the first of January we became the new parish of Littleover & Blagreaves – combining the congregations of our churches – which, to be fair we had done throughout Covid. But this was a more formal basis, bringing our finances and building responsibilities all together.

It wasn’t without its challenges, which still occasionally bite us on the bottom, but we are mostly managing to sort everything out along the way.

Emma joined us in the summer and in September Jason became a paid member of the team and he and I were also licensed to Findern Parish. Emma will officially become curate there at her priesting at the end of June. We also said farewell to Rachael as she moved to the other side of the city to work alongside Sarah Watson in Allestree, Quarndon and Darley Abbey.

It was also a year where we said goodbye to some longstanding brothers and sisters in Christ. You will have seen them listed in the report. Let us stand for a moment to hear their names and to remember them. Alicia then read out the names of those who had died in 2023. This was followed by a minute of silence.

Thank you, Lord for the love and faithfulness shared by those we remember – we commit them to your care and pray for your comfort in our loss. AMEN

I continued to serve at General Synod which takes me away from the parish at least three times a year – often to sit in long and sometimes volatile debates about the future of the Church of England – it’s a tough job but someone has got to do it.

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The primary joy of the year has been to see the flourishing of our Mission Action Teams – looking to Outward Focus, Community Engagement, Children and Families, Communication and Creation Care. We are really getting into our stride, particularly with the challenge of how we tackle projects together, rather than just doing things in isolation. This will continue, I hope, to be an area where we see God working ahead of us.

And finally, the Living in Love and Faith project will soon need us to make a decision as a parish – do we as a church, and as a leadership, want to permit same sex prayers of love and faith take place in this building? These are not prayers of blessing, as some have thought, the Anglican Church is too firmly stuck to the fence at the moment for that – but they are an opportunity for those who wish to bring their relationship before God, to do that in a local church.

However, both the clergy AND the church need to be willing for this to happen. And so, this will require us to talk and pray and share together.

We will each have our own thoughts on the matter and I do not want it to be a subject of division for us – so to do that we need to listen with care, to respect one another’s position and to not let the outcome – whatever that might be – steal us away from commitment to our church family. The only one who wants this subject to sow division is the enemy of Christ – and this isn’t their church.

When I was at Sawley, all those years ago – you were either a Derby fan or a Forest fan – I was a Derby fan, my churchwarden a Forest season ticket holder. We respected one another. This is my desire in this area – we will not all agree. That’s fine. God’s church is diverse and welcoming to a huge range of theological interpretation and the Church of England sits on a very stretchy piece of elastic. There is more than unites us than divides us. Please keep this in your prayers – ask God to speak to you.

And finally, a huge thank you to all of you. Without you and all the time and energy and expertise you give for free, day after day – St Peter’s would not be the church family we have today. One that welcomes the stranger, provides refuge and safety for those who are hurting, and space for each of us to be ourselves. How can you share St Peter’s with others?

There are plenty of opportunities – even if its just come along on a Sunday or Wednesday – everyone is welcome.

And finally, I would like to thank the staff team – including Iona, who is the most efficient person I know and rarely gets a mention, to our readers Carole and Paul, and soon to be Anne. To our retired colleagues David and Jenny. To Jim and Chris, to Julie, the Finance team and the wider PCC – you make things so much easier.

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And last but by no means least, I’d like to thank Steve – always smiling, always helpful, always encouraging – I’m so glad that we promised to be our always 11 years ago next week – I really couldn’t do any of this without you. Thank you

12. Any Other Business – Chris Jones, on behalf of the congregation, thanked Alicia and also Steve for all they mean and do for us .

All members of the new and present PCC were invited to a short meeting following the APCM to elect a Vice Chair, Treasurer, Secretary and members of the Standing Committee.

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Annual Report 2024

St Peter’s Church Littleover & Blagreaves Published April 2025

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REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1133061 REPORT OFTHE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 FOR THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S LifrLEOVER AND BLAGREAVES Johnson Tidsall Llmlted Charlered A¢counlanls 81 Burton Road Derby Defoyshlre DE11TJ

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S LI￿LE0vER AND BLAGREAVES CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Page RepDrt of tho Trusle•s Independ¢nQ Examlner's Roport Stal¢m•nt ol Flnanclal Actlvlllos Balanrg Shoet Cash Flow Stat•m•nt Notes to th• Cash Flow Stst•ment 10 Notes to th¢ Flnanclal Statements 11 10 17 D•talkd Stat•ment of Flnan¢lal Actlvltl•s 18 to 19

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S LirrLEOVER AND BLAGREAVES REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 The INs1808 present Ihèir report wilh the financlal slalemenls of the tharily for the year ended 31 December 2024. Tha Iruslees have adopted Ihe P￿S￿nS ol Accounting and Repc¥tlng ty Charities.. Sla18m8nt ol Recommènded Pr2clice appllcabla lo charitles preparing Ihelr occounls In accordance wilh lh8 Financial Repo￿ng Slandard appll¢abl8 in the UK arKI R8publlc ol Ireland (FRS 102) leffeclve 1 January 20191. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Alms and purposfrs The primary objecllvo of St Pèl8es. Lliiieover and Blagreaves Paro¢hlal Church Coun¢ll IPCCI 1$ Ihe piomolkn of the gogpol of our Lord Jesus Chrlst ac¢ordin91o the doGlrines arKI praciic85 of Ihe Church of England. St Pelarfs, Lliiieover and Blagfeavos PCC h8$ the responslbllily of cty)petalin9 Wtlh Ihe Incumbent. the Reverend Allcla Orlng. In promoting in the ettlesiaslical parish. tho wholo misslon ol th¢ chuich. pastc￿l, 8vangellsll¢. social aTr e¢umenlcal. The PCC is also specifically responsibl& for lh8 mainlenance ol the Parish Church of Litlleover. St Petar. the Sl Pelerfs Communlty Hub and the St Andrews Communfty Hub. Objectlves and a¢tlvlll•s Working wMlh th8 In¢umbenl and staff leam. Ih? PCC Is commlited to $erving the people of Lillleover Ihrough varw)us pastoral and missional inillallves as We￿ as regular worship. While woishlp ts Ihe fesponsibilEty of Ihe IncLThbent. Ihe oulworking of our sefvkes Ihrough prayer, sharing Scriplure. weaching. rnusic and sacramenl is sharfjd with the PCC and Mder church.. When plannin9 (￿r aciivilies lor Ihe year. we have crnsldered the Charfly Commlsslon'$ guidanc• on publlc benofit and. in parfkular, the supplementary guidance on charllles for the advancement of relNJlon. In particulav we try io enable ordinary people lo Ilve out thelr laith as parl ol our paiish communily through= ' Worshlp and prayer. leamlng about the gospel: developing thelr knowledge and trust In Jesus. Provislon of pasloral care lor people liviThJ In the parish. . Mlssh)nary and outreach work. To facllilale Ihis work, il 19 Imporlonl that we M￿nIaIn the fabric of the Parfsh Church ol knlll¢ovor. Sl Pelor, the St Peierf5 Community Hub and the Sl AndRw5 COMn￿nIlY Hub. Page I

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S LIThLEOVER AND BLAGREAVES REPORT OFTHE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 ACHIEVMENT AND PERFORMANCE Churcli Attendance St Peter's in 2024 Sunday Sèrvlces Average over foul" conseculwe weel(s in October 2023 CoiiiinLinicaiits Total Attendees inc children Holy Cominunion 10ain Evening Servlce 6.30pm 105 90 Vvednesda Services Average ovei" random four 01)secLilive weelis Holy Communion Hol Cominiinion 27 30 Holy Communlon 8am 12 12 12 Holy Commuiiloi) aster Sunda Coniiiiunicants Total Atteiidees inc children 2024 10am 142 142 160 154 Christin le 3pm Christin spin le Hol Communlon 11.15pm Christmas Eve 2024 Lommunicanls Total Allendees inc childr&n 35 b2 55 230 332 176 220 Holy Commiinloii 8am 20 22 Holy Communlon Christsnas Da Communicants Total Allendees 10am 66 84 19 73 - Tlie 1 Oam Suiiday Services generally allernale between Holy Corrimunion and Morniiig WoTshiplAII Age (XX) Figuies in brackets ale for the year 2023 Other Servi¢es held at St Peter's during 2024 Baptisnis.. diini?g Ilie f Oam Siinday Seivice Funer31slmetYiorial Iiileirnenl of Ashes Weddiiigs Sl Peter's School Services 131 1331 1191 121 161 25 EleGtoral Roll 2024 107 resident in Ilie parish aiid 61 live outside of Ilie parisl) 168 total roll Electoral Roll from April 2025 97 IEsidenl iii the pai.isli and 55 live outside of the parish = 162 total roll Furtlier inforrnation may be fouiid in the reports from Chiirch Officers and organisatlons circulated with this Report and AGcoiints. Page 2

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S LITTLEOVER AND BIAGREAVES REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 FINANCIAL REVIEW Overvlew of Flnanclal PorfoTmanc¢ I would liko lo slart this yeals rèport by Ihanklng Leslèy Edwards who was Ireasurer Unt￿ Ihe slarl of Oclober 2024. for her dedicalmin, hard work and financial expertise, we are certainiy missing herl The exarnin8d PCC aecounls for 2024 roG(xd a surplu5 of income over expenditure of just over £350.LK)O. and show over £540,000 irt cash depo$lts. whlch 15 a InAy amazing posillon to be In. As a resull of thg recelpl ol Ihe AshM0￿ Beque51 (see below) our Incr￿ ex¢¢eded the Ihreshold for the use of Recelpts and Paymgnls accounts. aThY Iherefore Ihe 8¢c￿nIS have had lo be prepared on the Accrua15 basi5. The comgara11ve f￿u[e$ for 2023 have been reslaled to this basis and 84re not dreclty comparable wlth the puL4ish8d Receipls and Paymtnls Accounts lor 2023. The PCC'$ und8rtying financi81 porfo￿ance was gonfjralty slable in 2024. ihankg 10 th• gertemslty of our congregation and Ihelr rogular givlng of £102,122. We also had d￿allonS and colleclions linduding Glft Aid claims) of£30.376. A significant portlon ol our expendilwe. £66,744 was pald lo Ihe Olo¢e$e the CLYTrmM Fund, which was meet in full for 2024. The PCC allocated £40,0ry) lo ieF4a¢e Ihe kitchen in Sl Peierf5 Community Hub, and spenl £12,000 replacin9 the walgr supply pipe lo Church. The PCC allocales budgets for glving lo charfll89 and for outreach and mlssion. spending over £16.CW In 2024 on specific donallons and projecls. Ouring tha yoar wo receNed notif￿lIOn of a bequest under the terms ol o wll that was due lo the PCC. anol first w need lo record our grdteful thanks lo God for Ihe exlraordinary goner05ty of Ihe donor. The 'Ashmore 8eque8f has been speeifjcalty given lo 'faciliLite the C￿reh in Ils aclivilies. soclal and m15Sirytal and lo ensure Ihe whole of Ihe ¢ommunlty has suilable access and transport when required" We have received an intertrn paymenl so far in October 01 £375.000. The remaining fu￿1$ wlll be reoeNed when Ihe estate is finally wound up followng the sal8 01 a properly. The PCC look immedialo steps lo impiove 'access and transport. W￿re needod. by Open1￿ a laxl a¢wunl wAlh Chads Cars and advertl$lng il% availabllity. A small grwp has been e5tabff5hed by the PCC lo rook al whal this bew251 coukl and Jhould be used for. and equauy what il could not and shoLtkJ nol be used for. Thls small group ￿11 meet in 2025 and report lo the PCC with recommendallons lor declsk?ns to be mado. Flnalty, can I record rny thanks by gfvlftg a big shoul oul lo lona who d•als wllh all of our blllg. cash, banking and ba51¢ financial record ke8pln9. she Is dolng an amjzlng Job! hjso. my thanks to our new Independent Examlners WIK) Iho PCC ppoknled in 2024 Johnson Tld5atl Llmlted Resor¥•s pollGy Three monlh$ op8ralional exwnditure 1$ lo be hekl equelln9 10 £42,500, lo bo revlewed amually. There is wrrently £173.915 helll In the general unresldcted rese￿￿5. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMEhtT Govemlng document The Parochial Church CounLII IPCC) bgcarM ¥ registered charity wllh Ihè Charlly Commission ¢)n 2 December 2009. (RegIsle￿d Chariiy Numbw 1133061), The PCC governlng do¢umenl Is Yhe Parochial Church Counci15 1Powers) measure 1956 as amended. and the Clwrth Repiesenlalion Rule5. conlain8d In schedule 3 to the SynodKal Govemmenl Measure 1969 as amended. ReEruFtmgnt and appolntment of niw1ru$t•es The rnelhod ol appolntmenl of PCC membersllruste8s Is set atl in the Church Repre￿ntatiVe Rul¢$. All church attendees are encwraggd to regi81er on iho Elecloral R¢Jl and sland for ele¢Uon lo the PCC. Sl Pele¢s Church b slluale(I In Church Stre81, Liltl8over. Derby. Sl Pel81'8 Community Hub is situaled on Normanlon Lane Llttleover Derby and St Andrews Comrnunily Hub is &lualed in Blagreaves Lane. 81a9reaves, Derby. The Charlty's Working name wilh effecl from 1st JanLtary 20231s Si Pelerfs. Littteover and Blagreaves PCC. Pa98 3

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S LirrLEOVER AND BLAGREAVES REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Reglslered Charlly number 1133061 Prlnclpal addres$ st P#iees Church Church Stregt Lillleover OERBY DE23 6GF Trusloo$ Trustetss who have served frgm 1 January 2024 unlll the date th15 rnport was apprO￿d Revd A Drin9 Vl¢ar and Chair Revd J Kannedy Associat8 Minister Revd E Mallord Curale C Jones Churchwarden J Briiiand HROP Chu￿hwarden lunlll 24 April 2024) Elected ￿mber lo 24 Aprrl 2024 Churchwarden {from 24 Aprll 20241 PCC Secrotary Treasurer <unlll 1 Oclober 2024) ti124 Aprd 2024 L Edwards J Bain8$ J Blrd C Elston A M8rsh-Davies H Newslead M Slaehr P Vincent from 24 April 2024 Safeguarding Officer Membor ol Ihe OKJce8an Synod Membew of Ihe 08anery Synod (from 24 Awll 2024) member of the Deanery Sync4J unlll 24 4Yll 2024 A Vlncent R Wood Indopend•nt Examln•r David Mellor FCA Johnson Tldsal Llmlled Chartered Accounlants 81 Burton Roafj Derty Deibyshlre DE1 ITJ Bankers Barclays 8ank plc 22-26 Sl Peter5 Sireel Derby DE1 1S CCLA Inveslment Management Limll¢d One Angel Lane London EC4R 3A8 Pag&4

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S LITTLEOVER AND BLAGREAVES REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2D24 Approved by order ol the board of Iruslees on..................,.. . ..................... and signed on ils behalf by.. Rev'd A Dring- Twslee Pa90 5

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S LirrLEOVER AND BLAGREAVES Indepondent 8xarnlner'5 report lo tho trusle¢$ of The Pamchlal Church Councll of lh• E¢ch¥lastlcal Parlsh of Sl P•torfs Llttl*over and Blagr•aves I report lo the charity trustees on my examinat4on Df Ihe aecounts of The Parochial Church counc￿ ol the E¢eleslastical ParL%h of St Peterfs knllleover aNI Blagr8aves Ilhe Tnjsll for the year ended 31 December 2024. Responslbllltl•s and bas1$ of report As ihe charity Irustees of Ihe Trust yw are res￿Ible lor the proparatton of the accounts in accordance wilh the requirements of the Charilios Act 20111.lhe Acl,). I report in respecl of my examinallon ol the Trusl's accounts carriod oul under Saclion 145 of Ihe Act and irt carrying oul my examinallon I havo fotlowod all applica￿6 Direcllons given by Charity Commission urKler Section 145(5llb) ol the Act, Indèp¢ndont examlner's stat•m•nt Slnce your charlty's gross Income exceeded £250.OCQ your exarniner must be # member of 8 ligled body. I can confim) Ihat l am qualSfied lo undertake the ox8minalron because l am 8 member of Ihe Instilule ol Ch8rlored Accounlanls in England and Wales, which is one of Ihe listed bodies. I have Gompleled my examination. I confwm Ihal no mateiial mattors have Com¢ to my attènilon in conneclion with Ihe exarn1nat￿n glving me cause lo belleve Ihal In any maierial respect.. a¢¢ounllng records were not kept In respacl ol Ihe Trust as required by Seclion 130 of Iho Aci,. or the accounts do not accord wlh Ihose rerThds', or Ihp accounts do not cornp￿ ¥Mlh the applicable requlrements Cor￿ernIng tho form and ￿nIent of accoun15 set oul in the Charities {Accounls and Reports) Regulallons 2008 other Ihan any requlr8menl that th8 accounts give a INe and fair view whl¢h Js not a maller consldèred as part of an independent examlnalkin. I have no concerns and have come across no olher mallers in conr)ection wilh the exarninallon to which attention should be drawn in Ihis reporl In order lo enabl8 a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. ellor FCA Johnson Tidsall Limlt¢d Chartered Accounlants 81 Burton Road Derby Derbyshire DE1 ITJ Dale.. F.4PR!L&> Page 6

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S LirrLEOVER AND BLAGREAVES STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 2024 Total fund$ 2023 Tctal fund5 Unreslrlcted funds Resiiicled funds Noies INCOME AND ENOOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 134,692 375,000 509.692 151,496 Charmable a¢tivltles Church activllles 16,471 5.815 22.286 24.133 Inveslff￿nI 11￿me Other Income 6,500 34,746 653 7,153 34,746 3,777 71,525 Total 192.409 381,468 573.877 250,931 EXPENDITURE ON Charftablp actlvllles Church activllies 215.950 8.019 223.969 187,4￿1 11S Total 215.950 8,019 223,969 187.60S Nel gains on Invejtrnenls 199 199 746 NEf INCOMEI{EXPENDrruRE} (23.342) 373A49 350.107 64.072 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Tofal funds brought forward 197,257 7,934 205,191 141.119 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 173,915 381.383 555,298 205.191 Tha not8s to￿ part of thgse finan¢fal statemanls Pag8 7

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S LITfLEOVER AND BLAGREAVES BALANCE SHEET 31 DECEMBER 2024 2024 Total fund5 2023 Total funds Unrestricted funds ResliiGle(S funds Noles FIXED ASSETS Inveslmenls 8.879 ,879 8.680 CURRENT ASSETS Dèbtors Cash at bank and in hand 12 7,614 159.993 7,614 541,376 6.436 192.800 381,J83 167,607 381,383 540,990 199.236 CREDITORS Arrjounts falllng due wilhln ono year 13 12.571) (2,S71) 12.725> NET CURRENT ASSETS 165,036 381,383 546.419 196.511 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT UABILITIES 173.915 381.383 555.298 205.191 NET ASSETS 173.915 381,383 555,298 205,191 FUNDS Unrestricted funds Reslrkled fvnds 14 173,915 381,383 197.257 7.934 TOTAL FUNDS 555,298 205.191 The finanrAo1 statemenls were approved by Ihe Board ol Tru8lees and atsthorised for issue j..'&.<l¢¥Af%l'*l..104.¥... and were signed on ils bèhalf by.. on A Drin9- TIu5tee H Roe- Tnjstee Thg nolas lomi part ol Ih88e finanthal slalamgnls Poge 8

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S LITfLEOVER AND BLAGREAVES CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 2024 2023 Cash flovts fiom operatlng a¢tivltle Cash generated frorn opeiations 341,822 59.896 Nel cash provlded by operallng aCtI￿tieS 341,622 59.896 Cash ftows from Investlng aellvltl•$ Purchase of fixed asset inveslrrenls Inleresl received 1199) 7.153 (746) 3.777 Nèl cash provid6d by investin9 acINilies 6,954 3.031 Change In cash and cash •qulval•nts In th¢ roportlng poriod Cash and cash equlvalents at th• beglnnlng of th• r•porllng p•rlod 348.576 62.927 192,600 129,873 Cash and cash èqulval•nts al I￿ end of tho reportlng p•rlod 541.376 192.81JO Th8 nolo5 form part ol thes8 financlal ststemenls

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S LirrLEOVER AND BLAGREAVES NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM QPERATING ACTIVITIES 2024 2023 Nèt Incomo for the reportln9 pqrlod {zs per the Statement of Flnan¢lal A¢tivltioB) Adluslments lor: Gain on inve51menls Interest re¢alved Movement In investment Increase In debtors (Decreaseylncrease In ¢r8dilors 350,107 64.072 {199) 17,153) 199 (1.1781 11541 17461 {3,777) 746 (514) 115 N?1 cash provlded by operatlons 341,622 59.896 ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS Al 111124 Cash flow Al 31112124 Net ca$h Cash at bank and in hand 192,800 348.576 541.375 192.800 348.576 541,376 To1*1 192,800 348,576 541,376 The notes form parl of the59 financ￿1 slalements Page 10

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S LirrLEOVER AND BLAGREAVES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basls of preparlng the financlal statemenis The financlal slalemenls of the tharily. wh4th is a pubhc benefit eniliy under FRS 102. have been prépared In accordan￿ wlth Ihe Charliles SORP (FRS 1021 'Accountlng and Reporting by ChariU8s'. Slalement of Recommended Pracllce appluble lo chartlies preparlng Ihdr accounls in accoidan¢& with Ihe Financial Reporting Slandaid app￿Cable in Ihe UK and Republic ol Ireland IFRS 102) leffeclive 1 January 20191., Financial Réporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporling Stand￿d 8pplicable in the UK and Republlc of Ireland, and the chari1￿$ Acl 2011. The financlal slalements have been propared under the historical cost ¢on¥enllon. wllh the exceplion ol Inveslments whlGh are Included al valuo. Income All income Is recognised In the Slalement of F,nancial Aclivilies once lh& charily has enlillemenl lo Ihe funds, it is wobable thal the income will be received and Ihe amount can be measured rdiably. For donaUons lo b8 recognised the char..ty will have r8celvgd th8 funds or have been nolified ol Ihe amounts and tha settlemenl dale in wrillng. 11 thero are condlll¢Jns allached io Ihe donation and this requlr8s a level of performance before enlilloment can be oblained then ￿Ome is deferred until those condllions are fulty mel or the fuifilment olfhose crMKlilion$ Is wilhln Ihe conlrol of the ¢hanly and11 E tffobablo that they y￿11 be lulfilled. For legacles, enlillomenl Is thv oarler of Ihe charity belng noiifted of an impendin9 dislribulian or Ihe legaey being received. At Ihi5 po￿11 income is rectJni5¢d. On occaslon legacies wlll be notified lo the charty h¢￿￿Ver It Is not posslble lo measure Ihe amounl expeGled to b? dislribuled. On Ihese occasions. Ihologacy is Irealed a5 a conlin9ent asset and disclosed. Inveslmgnl Income relates lo bank dep05il acc¢)unts and ig recognlsed when recplyed. Tax recoverable lor the year on covenanted and g)ft ald donat￿n$ is I￿uded In the income arrfl expgndllure account on an accruals basls. Granls Income from grant$ is rtrcognised al fair value when Ihe chanty has enllllomenl after any porfonmanco conditions have been mel, it is probable Ihal th8 Income wiu be rOc￿ved and the amount can be mgasured rèllably. btovs Other dgblors ar& recognised al Ihe Solllemenl amounl due less any discounl. Prepaymenls are valued al lh8 amount IKepakl. Expèndlturo LkibillU05 aro rocogni59d a5 expendllure as soon as Ihere Is a legal or wislNclive 0bl1g8tl￿ ¢ommittiny Ihe charity lo Ihat expendilure. It Is probabje Ihal a transfer of economlc bonefils WIR be required in selllement and the 8rn0unt of Ihe obligallon can be measured ffj￿abty. Expendlture Is ac¢ounled for on an ￿¢￿al$ basis and ha5 been dassifd under he8dkngs that aggregale all cosl ￿lated lo the calegory. Where costs cannol be directly attributed lo particular he8dlnos Ihey have been allocated to a¢tivilies on a basis conslslenl wllh the use of resou￿8$. Irr•covorablo VAT The PCC is not registered for VAT and all irre¢oYerabl8 VAT Is charged agalnst Ihe expendltLwe heading for which11 was Incurred. Credltors Credil(xs are recognlsed wher& lh8 charity has a present obligalion resulting Ifom a past event that will probably Tesult in the transfer of funds Io 8 Ihlrd party and ihe amount due lo settte Ihe oblvJaU¢n Gan be mèasured or esllmaled rellably. Credilots are recognised al their $elMemenl amount. Grants offered sul4ect lo conditrjns which have not been mel at Ihe year end dale are noted as a commllment but Th)t accrued as expendilure. Taxatl¢Jn charlty is exempt from tax on ils charitable activilies. Paga11

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S LI￿LE0vER AND BLAGREAVES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - contlnued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES- eontlnued Fund accountlng The Parochial Church Councn h05 bolh unre$lfi¢led and reslricled lunds. Unrestricted funds rep￿$¥nI the funds ol Ihe Parochlal Church Councll that are nol stsbje¢l lo any reslwlclions regardlng Iheir use and are av3llable lor appllcalion lo th8 general pu￿05e5 ol thg Parochial Church Council. Resirfcted funds felale lo donauons and granls which are specmed IDr a partleular purpose. Income Is included In incoming re50urce$ of reslrlcled lunds when recfjlved. The relevanl expenditure is then malched as iesliieled expgndilure. Furfher explanalion ol the nalure and purposo of each fund15 induded in the r￿leS to Iht financial stalemenls. The financlal slalemenls indude all Iransaclions. assels and liobilllies lor which the Paro¢hid Church Councl is responsible in law. Th•y do not knclude Ihe a¢¢ounls of Church groups that Owo thelr makn affillalion lo another body. nor those Ihal are infomial 9alh¢rings ol Chufch members. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES 2024 2023 Legacies Gift •d Non gift awj Income lax recoverable on gill aKI Colledions (open plate) al all serl¢es Sundry donations 377.000 92,194 10.122 23,670 3,481 3,225 1,000 100.031 11.000 28,118 2,849 8,498 509,692 151.496 INVESTMENT INCOME 2024 2023 Deposit accounl interest Dividends and Interest 6.912 241 3.540 237 7,153 3,777 INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 2024 2023 Activily Church acllvlll8$ Church aclivilies Church aclNllies Church actI￿{leS Church aclivilies Parlsh magazlno Fees Sundry Lunch club Crossed keys cale 825 4,432 8,106 5.815 3,108 607 8.546 6.378 5,576 3,026 22,286 24,133 Page 12

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S LITTLEOVER AND BLAGREAVES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - contlnued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS Grant lunding of ac11￿¢be5 (see ￿te 6) Support cosls15ee I￿18 71 Direct Costs Totsls Church aclivillos 191,565 8,582 23,822 223.969 GRANTS PAYABLE 2024 2023 Church a¢livilies 8,582 9.286 Tho to181 granls paid lo Inslilullons duiing Ihe year was 86 follows.. 2024 2023 Home missions and olher chufch soGielies Granls lo se¢ular charilias 8,321 261 9,076 210 8,582 9,286 SUPPORT COSTS Governance eosls Management Totals Church activities 21,417 2.405 23,822 TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There weTe no Injslees. remunerallon or oth8r benefits fr* Ihe year ended 31 December 2024 nor fcr Ihe year ended 31 De¢ember 2023. Tm5toos' •xpenses Expenses Incuired during the year tolalling £1,938 (2023..£766} We￿ relmbursed lo 4 Injstees (2023.41 ol the Parochlal Church Counal. STAFF COSTS 2024 2023 Wages and salartes 18,5Q6 15.403 18.506 15.403 The average monthly number of employeos durlng lh& yèar was as lolk>ws: 2024 2023 Number of slaff No employees recelved emoltsmenls In ex¢ess of £60.OCJO. The numb2r of full lime equivalent stsff was 1 {2023'. 1). Page 13

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST pEfER'S LITTLEOVER AND BLAGREAVES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDEO 31 DECEMBER 2024 COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unreslncted runds Reslricted fvnds Tolal lunds INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and lega￿eS 150.581 915 151,496 Charitable actlvltles Church acts'vlties 18.557 5.576 24.133 Irwestmenl income Other income 3.594 71.525 183 3.777 71,525 Total 244,257 6,674 250,931 EXPENDITURE ON Charltable actlvltles Church actlvitios 181.270 6.220 187.4 Other 115 115 Total 181.385 6,220 187.605 Net galns on Inyestrnents 746 746 NETINCOME Transfers betW￿n funds 63.618 454 (52) 64,072 N•t mOVom•nt In ftmd$ 63.670 402 64,072 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brouyhl fonvaid 133.587 7.532 141.119 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 197.2S7 7,g34 205.191 11. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS 2024 2023 Other 8.879 8.680 Th&re were investment assels outsh4e Ihe UK. Inveslmnls (neither thsled nor urllsted) wero as follows.. 2024 2023 CCLA Fund 8.879 8.680 Page 14

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S LITTLEOVER AND BLAGREAVES NOTES TO THE HNANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 12. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE MTHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Other d8blors Prepayments and acCn￿l Incom8 S.570 2,044 6227 209 7.614 6.436 13. CREtMTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE IMTHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Othgr crgdilor5 2.571 2.725 14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Nel movement in hjnds Tran31eTs between fund5 At 31112r24 At 111124 Unrestrlcted funds GÈnèral fund Ashes digging Sl Andfew% bulldlng reserv Recreal8 Capltal lund 98,428 3.390 29.770 112 65.SS7 124.955) 33 1,$80 3.032 (3.032) 76.50S 391 31.350 112 65.S57 197,257 {23,342) 173.915 R•$trl¢ted funds Legacy- Mrs Pl￿1ng T1ddlY￿1nks Lunch Club Chur¢hes together Other f¢Jnds Ashmore bequest 5,560 214 892 938 330 (470) 18B) 1491) {534) (330 375.360 5,090 128 401 404 37S.360 7,934 373,449 381,383 TOTAL FUNDS 205,191 3S0.107 555.298 Page 15

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S LITTLEOVER AND BLAGREAVES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS . conllnued Not movemenl in lunds, included In tho above are as follows.. Incomlng resources Resources expeThJed Gains ano k)sses Movem8nl in (unds Unrestrl¢ted fvnds Gan8ral lund Ashes digglng Sl Andrew's building rg5orve 190244 585 1,580 (215.3981 1552) 199 124.9551 33 1,580 192.409 1215,950) 199 Rqslrlctgd funds Legacy- Mrs Pilling Tiddlywlnks Lunth club Churthes together Olher funds Ashmore bequest 123,342) 283 r153) {86) 16,306) (5441 (3301 1470) (86) (491) 1534) 1330} 375,360 5,815 10 375,360 301,468 18.019) 373.449 TOTAL FUNDS 573.877 {223,969) 199 350,107 Comparatlves for rnov¢ment In funds Nel vemanl in lunds Tr8nsfars between funds Ai 31112123 Al 111123 Unrestrlcted fvnds Gonoral fund Ashes dlgging Chalr fund Sl Andrew's building reserve Re¢reale C8Pilal fund 60.516 1,442 6,072 68.943 20 16,0721 52 129,511 1,462 565 162 65,557 162 65,557 133,587 63.618 Restrfcted funds Logacy- Mrs Pllllng Tiddlywinks Lunch Club ChurGhes together Other fund8 197.257 5,387 171 725 1.197 52 173 43 167 (259) 330 5.560 214 892 938 330 (52) 7.532 454 152) 7.934 TOTAL FUNDS 141.119 64,072 205.191 Page 16

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S LirrLEOVER AND BLAGREAVES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - contlnued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - contlnued Comparallve nèl movement in lunds, Induded In Ihe above are as follDWS'. Incoming iesources Res￿r¢eS expended Gains and Ioss05 Movement in lunds Unrestrlcted fund5 General fvnd Ashes digging Chalr fund St AndreWs buildvw reseN8 Recreate 243,159 20 13 S65 500 {174,9621 746 68.943 20 (0,072} 565 162 (6.0851 {3381 244,257 R051rl¢twd funds Lega￿- Mrs Pillin9 Tkjdlywlnks Lun¢h Club Chuiches logglhgr Other furKIs 1181,3851 748 63.618 173 160 5.576 10 755 173 43 167 {2591 330 (117) (5.409) {289) 1425) 6.674 16.220) 454 TOTAL FUNDS 250.931 1187,6D5) 746 84.072 Rostrlcted Funds Legacy Mrs Pmling R¢gAricted incomo to be kepl for the upkeep of the Pilling Grave 8245 for 99 years from TtddWink8 - Groups for undgr 5,$ and parenls who meet once a week. Lunch Club- A weekly outreach meeung lor okler people lo meel together and share a pfvpared lun ChUrC￿S Together - This fund was moved to Sl Peter$ dureng lockdown lor ease of management and wilh Ihe consent of Ihe church leaders. The fund Primarily pays for insurance and advertislng for loinl evenls al ChrSslmas ar)d Easter. An account of annual Iransactlons b avalleble for partnef chur¢he$ Upon r8que5t. Includlng them in a restricted oe¢ounl wilhln Ihe parish accounts ensures transparency. AshmoTe 8equest - Reslrrcled lund to faci1118te the Ctrwjrch in lis actlvilies. sockryl and mlsslonal and lo ensure Ihe whole of Ihe communlly has sullabte access 8nd lrnnsport 4¥hen required. Olhgr Fur￿5 - Funds herd al the end of 2024 relale to a leaving gift. 15. REL4TED PARTY DISCLOSURES There w8ro no r¢lal8d party transactlofts for Ihe year ended 31 December 2024. Page 17

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S LirrLEOVER AND BLAGREAVES DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2G24 2024 2023 IMCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donatlons and Ipgacles Legacles Gift aid Non gift aid Income tsx recovernble on glft akl CoNe¢lkJns (open plate) at all servlces Sundry donations 377,000 92,194 10,122 23.670 3.481 3.225 1,000 1￿.031 11,000 28,118 2,849 8.498 509.692 151.496 Investment Incom• Deposit account Interest D￿ldendS and inleresl 6,912 241 3.540 237 7,153 3.777 harllablo acllvltles Par15h magazine Fees Sundry Lunch ¢lub CTQSsed kèys ¢afé 025 4A32 8,106 5,815 3,108 607 8.$46 6278 5.576 3,026 22,286 24.133 Oth¢r income Communlly hubs let￿n95 et Adverls - magazine Tran51er liom prevk>u$ PCC 34,746 36.620 125 34.780 34.746 71.525 Total Incomlng resoui¢¢$ 573.877 250.931 EXPENDITURE ChiTILibl• actlvltl•s Sundr195 Minislry: Dloces8n ¢ornmon fund Mlnlsiry.. Clergy exp¢n5es Chuich- running expenses hurth- maintenance and r{￿ iepalrs Upktep of churchyard Upkeep ol seryico$ c￿mmUnI1Y hub5 njnnlng ¢osls Education Crossed keys ¢xpen$es Cwrled fomard 8,433 66,744 12,163 75,710 2,587 15.475 11.$69 7.036 3,713 16.596 1.928 1,307 148,084 11,793 21,436 2.067 4,762 57.339 1,340 176,568 Thls page do#$ not fomi part of Ihe slalulory financlal stat8menls Pago 18

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S LITTLEOVER AND BLAGREAVES DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 2024 2023 ChaAiable actlvitles Brought forward Lunch dub Evenls Mission act￿Tr plan Children's youlh and school work Grants to inslilullons 176,568 6,306 743 4,872 3.076 8,582 148.984 5.409 1,530 9.286 200.147 164.309 Support co$ts Management W8ges Rates and water Poslage and slallonery 18,506 6S4 2,257 15.403 572 4,426 21,417 20.401 Govom*nc8 Costs Accountancy 2.405 2.895 Toial res¢￿rceS expended 223.969 187.605 Not Income 349,908 63.326 This page (ft)85 noi form parl of the statutory financlgl slalemenls Page19

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1133061 REPORT OFTHE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 FOR THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S LifrLEOVER AND BLAGREAVES Johnson Tidsall Llmlted Charlered A¢counlanls 81 Burton Road Derby Defoyshlre DE11TJ

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S LI￿LE0vER AND BLAGREAVES CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Page RepDrt of tho Trusle•s Independ¢nQ Examlner's Roport Stal¢m•nt ol Flnanclal Actlvlllos Balanrg Shoet Cash Flow Stat•m•nt Notes to th• Cash Flow Stst•ment 10 Notes to th¢ Flnanclal Statements 11 10 17 D•talkd Stat•ment of Flnan¢lal Actlvltl•s 18 to 19

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S LirrLEOVER AND BLAGREAVES REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 The INs1808 present Ihèir report wilh the financlal slalemenls of the tharily for the year ended 31 December 2024. Tha Iruslees have adopted Ihe P￿S￿nS ol Accounting and Repc¥tlng ty Charities.. Sla18m8nt ol Recommènded Pr2clice appllcabla lo charitles preparing Ihelr occounls In accordance wilh lh8 Financial Repo￿ng Slandard appll¢abl8 in the UK arKI R8publlc ol Ireland (FRS 102) leffeclve 1 January 20191. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Alms and purposfrs The primary objecllvo of St Pèl8es. Lliiieover and Blagreaves Paro¢hlal Church Coun¢ll IPCCI 1$ Ihe piomolkn of the gogpol of our Lord Jesus Chrlst ac¢ordin91o the doGlrines arKI praciic85 of Ihe Church of England. St Pelarfs, Lliiieover and Blagfeavos PCC h8$ the responslbllily of cty)petalin9 Wtlh Ihe Incumbent. the Reverend Allcla Orlng. In promoting in the ettlesiaslical parish. tho wholo misslon ol th¢ chuich. pastc￿l, 8vangellsll¢. social aTr e¢umenlcal. The PCC is also specifically responsibl& for lh8 mainlenance ol the Parish Church of Litlleover. St Petar. the Sl Pelerfs Communlty Hub and the St Andrews Communfty Hub. Objectlves and a¢tlvlll•s Working wMlh th8 In¢umbenl and staff leam. Ih? PCC Is commlited to $erving the people of Lillleover Ihrough varw)us pastoral and missional inillallves as We￿ as regular worship. While woishlp ts Ihe fesponsibilEty of Ihe IncLThbent. Ihe oulworking of our sefvkes Ihrough prayer, sharing Scriplure. weaching. rnusic and sacramenl is sharfjd with the PCC and Mder church.. When plannin9 (￿r aciivilies lor Ihe year. we have crnsldered the Charfly Commlsslon'$ guidanc• on publlc benofit and. in parfkular, the supplementary guidance on charllles for the advancement of relNJlon. In particulav we try io enable ordinary people lo Ilve out thelr laith as parl ol our paiish communily through= ' Worshlp and prayer. leamlng about the gospel: developing thelr knowledge and trust In Jesus. Provislon of pasloral care lor people liviThJ In the parish. . Mlssh)nary and outreach work. To facllilale Ihis work, il 19 Imporlonl that we M￿nIaIn the fabric of the Parfsh Church ol knlll¢ovor. Sl Pelor, the St Peierf5 Community Hub and the Sl AndRw5 COMn￿nIlY Hub. Page I

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S LIThLEOVER AND BLAGREAVES REPORT OFTHE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 ACHIEVMENT AND PERFORMANCE Churcli Attendance St Peter's in 2024 Sunday Sèrvlces Average over foul" conseculwe weel(s in October 2023 CoiiiinLinicaiits Total Attendees inc children Holy Cominunion 10ain Evening Servlce 6.30pm 105 90 Vvednesda Services Average ovei" random four 01)secLilive weelis Holy Communion Hol Cominiinion 27 30 Holy Communlon 8am 12 12 12 Holy Commuiiloi) aster Sunda Coniiiiunicants Total Atteiidees inc children 2024 10am 142 142 160 154 Christin le 3pm Christin spin le Hol Communlon 11.15pm Christmas Eve 2024 Lommunicanls Total Allendees inc childr&n 35 b2 55 230 332 176 220 Holy Commiinloii 8am 20 22 Holy Communlon Christsnas Da Communicants Total Allendees 10am 66 84 19 73 - Tlie 1 Oam Suiiday Services generally allernale between Holy Corrimunion and Morniiig WoTshiplAII Age (XX) Figuies in brackets ale for the year 2023 Other Servi¢es held at St Peter's during 2024 Baptisnis.. diini?g Ilie f Oam Siinday Seivice Funer31slmetYiorial Iiileirnenl of Ashes Weddiiigs Sl Peter's School Services 131 1331 1191 121 161 25 EleGtoral Roll 2024 107 resident in Ilie parish aiid 61 live outside of Ilie parisl) 168 total roll Electoral Roll from April 2025 97 IEsidenl iii the pai.isli and 55 live outside of the parish = 162 total roll Furtlier inforrnation may be fouiid in the reports from Chiirch Officers and organisatlons circulated with this Report and AGcoiints. Page 2

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S LITTLEOVER AND BIAGREAVES REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 FINANCIAL REVIEW Overvlew of Flnanclal PorfoTmanc¢ I would liko lo slart this yeals rèport by Ihanklng Leslèy Edwards who was Ireasurer Unt￿ Ihe slarl of Oclober 2024. for her dedicalmin, hard work and financial expertise, we are certainiy missing herl The exarnin8d PCC aecounls for 2024 roG(xd a surplu5 of income over expenditure of just over £350.LK)O. and show over £540,000 irt cash depo$lts. whlch 15 a InAy amazing posillon to be In. As a resull of thg recelpl ol Ihe AshM0￿ Beque51 (see below) our Incr￿ ex¢¢eded the Ihreshold for the use of Recelpts and Paymgnls accounts. aThY Iherefore Ihe 8¢c￿nIS have had lo be prepared on the Accrua15 basi5. The comgara11ve f￿u[e$ for 2023 have been reslaled to this basis and 84re not dreclty comparable wlth the puL4ish8d Receipls and Paymtnls Accounts lor 2023. The PCC'$ und8rtying financi81 porfo￿ance was gonfjralty slable in 2024. ihankg 10 th• gertemslty of our congregation and Ihelr rogular givlng of £102,122. We also had d￿allonS and colleclions linduding Glft Aid claims) of£30.376. A significant portlon ol our expendilwe. £66,744 was pald lo Ihe Olo¢e$e the CLYTrmM Fund, which was meet in full for 2024. The PCC allocated £40,0ry) lo ieF4a¢e Ihe kitchen in Sl Peierf5 Community Hub, and spenl £12,000 replacin9 the walgr supply pipe lo Church. The PCC allocales budgets for glving lo charfll89 and for outreach and mlssion. spending over £16.CW In 2024 on specific donallons and projecls. Ouring tha yoar wo receNed notif￿lIOn of a bequest under the terms ol o wll that was due lo the PCC. anol first w need lo record our grdteful thanks lo God for Ihe exlraordinary goner05ty of Ihe donor. The 'Ashmore 8eque8f has been speeifjcalty given lo 'faciliLite the C￿reh in Ils aclivilies. soclal and m15Sirytal and lo ensure Ihe whole of Ihe ¢ommunlty has suilable access and transport when required" We have received an intertrn paymenl so far in October 01 £375.000. The remaining fu￿1$ wlll be reoeNed when Ihe estate is finally wound up followng the sal8 01 a properly. The PCC look immedialo steps lo impiove 'access and transport. W￿re needod. by Open1￿ a laxl a¢wunl wAlh Chads Cars and advertl$lng il% availabllity. A small grwp has been e5tabff5hed by the PCC lo rook al whal this bew251 coukl and Jhould be used for. and equauy what il could not and shoLtkJ nol be used for. Thls small group ￿11 meet in 2025 and report lo the PCC with recommendallons lor declsk?ns to be mado. Flnalty, can I record rny thanks by gfvlftg a big shoul oul lo lona who d•als wllh all of our blllg. cash, banking and ba51¢ financial record ke8pln9. she Is dolng an amjzlng Job! hjso. my thanks to our new Independent Examlners WIK) Iho PCC ppoknled in 2024 Johnson Tld5atl Llmlted Resor¥•s pollGy Three monlh$ op8ralional exwnditure 1$ lo be hekl equelln9 10 £42,500, lo bo revlewed amually. There is wrrently £173.915 helll In the general unresldcted rese￿￿5. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMEhtT Govemlng document The Parochial Church CounLII IPCC) bgcarM ¥ registered charity wllh Ihè Charlly Commission ¢)n 2 December 2009. (RegIsle￿d Chariiy Numbw 1133061), The PCC governlng do¢umenl Is Yhe Parochial Church Counci15 1Powers) measure 1956 as amended. and the Clwrth Repiesenlalion Rule5. conlain8d In schedule 3 to the SynodKal Govemmenl Measure 1969 as amended. ReEruFtmgnt and appolntment of niw1ru$t•es The rnelhod ol appolntmenl of PCC membersllruste8s Is set atl in the Church Repre￿ntatiVe Rul¢$. All church attendees are encwraggd to regi81er on iho Elecloral R¢Jl and sland for ele¢Uon lo the PCC. Sl Pele¢s Church b slluale(I In Church Stre81, Liltl8over. Derby. Sl Pel81'8 Community Hub is situaled on Normanlon Lane Llttleover Derby and St Andrews Comrnunily Hub is &lualed in Blagreaves Lane. 81a9reaves, Derby. The Charlty's Working name wilh effecl from 1st JanLtary 20231s Si Pelerfs. Littteover and Blagreaves PCC. Pa98 3

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S LirrLEOVER AND BLAGREAVES REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Reglslered Charlly number 1133061 Prlnclpal addres$ st P#iees Church Church Stregt Lillleover OERBY DE23 6GF Trusloo$ Trustetss who have served frgm 1 January 2024 unlll the date th15 rnport was apprO￿d Revd A Drin9 Vl¢ar and Chair Revd J Kannedy Associat8 Minister Revd E Mallord Curale C Jones Churchwarden J Briiiand HROP Chu￿hwarden lunlll 24 April 2024) Elected ￿mber lo 24 Aprrl 2024 Churchwarden {from 24 Aprll 20241 PCC Secrotary Treasurer <unlll 1 Oclober 2024) ti124 Aprd 2024 L Edwards J Bain8$ J Blrd C Elston A M8rsh-Davies H Newslead M Slaehr P Vincent from 24 April 2024 Safeguarding Officer Membor ol Ihe OKJce8an Synod Membew of Ihe 08anery Synod (from 24 Awll 2024) member of the Deanery Sync4J unlll 24 4Yll 2024 A Vlncent R Wood Indopend•nt Examln•r David Mellor FCA Johnson Tldsal Llmlled Chartered Accounlants 81 Burton Roafj Derty Deibyshlre DE1 ITJ Bankers Barclays 8ank plc 22-26 Sl Peter5 Sireel Derby DE1 1S CCLA Inveslment Management Limll¢d One Angel Lane London EC4R 3A8 Pag&4

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S LITTLEOVER AND BLAGREAVES REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2D24 Approved by order ol the board of Iruslees on..................,.. . ..................... and signed on ils behalf by.. Rev'd A Dring- Twslee Pa90 5

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S LirrLEOVER AND BLAGREAVES Indepondent 8xarnlner'5 report lo tho trusle¢$ of The Pamchlal Church Councll of lh• E¢ch¥lastlcal Parlsh of Sl P•torfs Llttl*over and Blagr•aves I report lo the charity trustees on my examinat4on Df Ihe aecounts of The Parochial Church counc￿ ol the E¢eleslastical ParL%h of St Peterfs knllleover aNI Blagr8aves Ilhe Tnjsll for the year ended 31 December 2024. Responslbllltl•s and bas1$ of report As ihe charity Irustees of Ihe Trust yw are res￿Ible lor the proparatton of the accounts in accordance wilh the requirements of the Charilios Act 20111.lhe Acl,). I report in respecl of my examinallon ol the Trusl's accounts carriod oul under Saclion 145 of Ihe Act and irt carrying oul my examinallon I havo fotlowod all applica￿6 Direcllons given by Charity Commission urKler Section 145(5llb) ol the Act, Indèp¢ndont examlner's stat•m•nt Slnce your charlty's gross Income exceeded £250.OCQ your exarniner must be # member of 8 ligled body. I can confim) Ihat l am qualSfied lo undertake the ox8minalron because l am 8 member of Ihe Instilule ol Ch8rlored Accounlanls in England and Wales, which is one of Ihe listed bodies. I have Gompleled my examination. I confwm Ihal no mateiial mattors have Com¢ to my attènilon in conneclion with Ihe exarn1nat￿n glving me cause lo belleve Ihal In any maierial respect.. a¢¢ounllng records were not kept In respacl ol Ihe Trust as required by Seclion 130 of Iho Aci,. or the accounts do not accord wlh Ihose rerThds', or Ihp accounts do not cornp￿ ¥Mlh the applicable requlrements Cor￿ernIng tho form and ￿nIent of accoun15 set oul in the Charities {Accounls and Reports) Regulallons 2008 other Ihan any requlr8menl that th8 accounts give a INe and fair view whl¢h Js not a maller consldèred as part of an independent examlnalkin. I have no concerns and have come across no olher mallers in conr)ection wilh the exarninallon to which attention should be drawn in Ihis reporl In order lo enabl8 a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. ellor FCA Johnson Tidsall Limlt¢d Chartered Accounlants 81 Burton Road Derby Derbyshire DE1 ITJ Dale.. F.4PR!L&> Page 6

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S LirrLEOVER AND BLAGREAVES STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 2024 Total fund$ 2023 Tctal fund5 Unreslrlcted funds Resiiicled funds Noies INCOME AND ENOOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 134,692 375,000 509.692 151,496 Charmable a¢tivltles Church activllles 16,471 5.815 22.286 24.133 Inveslff￿nI 11￿me Other Income 6,500 34,746 653 7,153 34,746 3,777 71,525 Total 192.409 381,468 573.877 250,931 EXPENDITURE ON Charftablp actlvllles Church activllies 215.950 8.019 223.969 187,4￿1 11S Total 215.950 8,019 223,969 187.60S Nel gains on Invejtrnenls 199 199 746 NEf INCOMEI{EXPENDrruRE} (23.342) 373A49 350.107 64.072 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Tofal funds brought forward 197,257 7,934 205,191 141.119 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 173,915 381.383 555,298 205.191 Tha not8s to￿ part of thgse finan¢fal statemanls Pag8 7

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S LITfLEOVER AND BLAGREAVES BALANCE SHEET 31 DECEMBER 2024 2024 Total fund5 2023 Total funds Unrestricted funds ResliiGle(S funds Noles FIXED ASSETS Inveslmenls 8.879 ,879 8.680 CURRENT ASSETS Dèbtors Cash at bank and in hand 12 7,614 159.993 7,614 541,376 6.436 192.800 381,J83 167,607 381,383 540,990 199.236 CREDITORS Arrjounts falllng due wilhln ono year 13 12.571) (2,S71) 12.725> NET CURRENT ASSETS 165,036 381,383 546.419 196.511 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT UABILITIES 173.915 381.383 555.298 205.191 NET ASSETS 173.915 381,383 555,298 205,191 FUNDS Unrestricted funds Reslrkled fvnds 14 173,915 381,383 197.257 7.934 TOTAL FUNDS 555,298 205.191 The finanrAo1 statemenls were approved by Ihe Board ol Tru8lees and atsthorised for issue j..'&.<l¢¥Af%l'*l..104.¥... and were signed on ils bèhalf by.. on A Drin9- TIu5tee H Roe- Tnjstee Thg nolas lomi part ol Ih88e finanthal slalamgnls Poge 8

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S LITfLEOVER AND BLAGREAVES CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 2024 2023 Cash flovts fiom operatlng a¢tivltle Cash generated frorn opeiations 341,822 59.896 Nel cash provlded by operallng aCtI￿tieS 341,622 59.896 Cash ftows from Investlng aellvltl•$ Purchase of fixed asset inveslrrenls Inleresl received 1199) 7.153 (746) 3.777 Nèl cash provid6d by investin9 acINilies 6,954 3.031 Change In cash and cash •qulval•nts In th¢ roportlng poriod Cash and cash equlvalents at th• beglnnlng of th• r•porllng p•rlod 348.576 62.927 192,600 129,873 Cash and cash èqulval•nts al I￿ end of tho reportlng p•rlod 541.376 192.81JO Th8 nolo5 form part ol thes8 financlal ststemenls

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S LirrLEOVER AND BLAGREAVES NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM QPERATING ACTIVITIES 2024 2023 Nèt Incomo for the reportln9 pqrlod {zs per the Statement of Flnan¢lal A¢tivltioB) Adluslments lor: Gain on inve51menls Interest re¢alved Movement In investment Increase In debtors (Decreaseylncrease In ¢r8dilors 350,107 64.072 {199) 17,153) 199 (1.1781 11541 17461 {3,777) 746 (514) 115 N?1 cash provlded by operatlons 341,622 59.896 ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS Al 111124 Cash flow Al 31112124 Net ca$h Cash at bank and in hand 192,800 348.576 541.375 192.800 348.576 541,376 To1*1 192,800 348,576 541,376 The notes form parl of the59 financ￿1 slalements Page 10

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S LirrLEOVER AND BLAGREAVES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basls of preparlng the financlal statemenis The financlal slalemenls of the tharily. wh4th is a pubhc benefit eniliy under FRS 102. have been prépared In accordan￿ wlth Ihe Charliles SORP (FRS 1021 'Accountlng and Reporting by ChariU8s'. Slalement of Recommended Pracllce appluble lo chartlies preparlng Ihdr accounls in accoidan¢& with Ihe Financial Reporting Slandaid app￿Cable in Ihe UK and Republic ol Ireland IFRS 102) leffeclive 1 January 20191., Financial Réporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporling Stand￿d 8pplicable in the UK and Republlc of Ireland, and the chari1￿$ Acl 2011. The financlal slalements have been propared under the historical cost ¢on¥enllon. wllh the exceplion ol Inveslments whlGh are Included al valuo. Income All income Is recognised In the Slalement of F,nancial Aclivilies once lh& charily has enlillemenl lo Ihe funds, it is wobable thal the income will be received and Ihe amount can be measured rdiably. For donaUons lo b8 recognised the char..ty will have r8celvgd th8 funds or have been nolified ol Ihe amounts and tha settlemenl dale in wrillng. 11 thero are condlll¢Jns allached io Ihe donation and this requlr8s a level of performance before enlilloment can be oblained then ￿Ome is deferred until those condllions are fulty mel or the fuifilment olfhose crMKlilion$ Is wilhln Ihe conlrol of the ¢hanly and11 E tffobablo that they y￿11 be lulfilled. For legacles, enlillomenl Is thv oarler of Ihe charity belng noiifted of an impendin9 dislribulian or Ihe legaey being received. At Ihi5 po￿11 income is rectJni5¢d. On occaslon legacies wlll be notified lo the charty h¢￿￿Ver It Is not posslble lo measure Ihe amounl expeGled to b? dislribuled. On Ihese occasions. Ihologacy is Irealed a5 a conlin9ent asset and disclosed. Inveslmgnl Income relates lo bank dep05il acc¢)unts and ig recognlsed when recplyed. Tax recoverable lor the year on covenanted and g)ft ald donat￿n$ is I￿uded In the income arrfl expgndllure account on an accruals basls. Granls Income from grant$ is rtrcognised al fair value when Ihe chanty has enllllomenl after any porfonmanco conditions have been mel, it is probable Ihal th8 Income wiu be rOc￿ved and the amount can be mgasured rèllably. btovs Other dgblors ar& recognised al Ihe Solllemenl amounl due less any discounl. Prepaymenls are valued al lh8 amount IKepakl. Expèndlturo LkibillU05 aro rocogni59d a5 expendllure as soon as Ihere Is a legal or wislNclive 0bl1g8tl￿ ¢ommittiny Ihe charity lo Ihat expendilure. It Is probabje Ihal a transfer of economlc bonefils WIR be required in selllement and the 8rn0unt of Ihe obligallon can be measured ffj￿abty. Expendlture Is ac¢ounled for on an ￿¢￿al$ basis and ha5 been dassifd under he8dkngs that aggregale all cosl ￿lated lo the calegory. Where costs cannol be directly attributed lo particular he8dlnos Ihey have been allocated to a¢tivilies on a basis conslslenl wllh the use of resou￿8$. Irr•covorablo VAT The PCC is not registered for VAT and all irre¢oYerabl8 VAT Is charged agalnst Ihe expendltLwe heading for which11 was Incurred. Credltors Credil(xs are recognlsed wher& lh8 charity has a present obligalion resulting Ifom a past event that will probably Tesult in the transfer of funds Io 8 Ihlrd party and ihe amount due lo settte Ihe oblvJaU¢n Gan be mèasured or esllmaled rellably. Credilots are recognised al their $elMemenl amount. Grants offered sul4ect lo conditrjns which have not been mel at Ihe year end dale are noted as a commllment but Th)t accrued as expendilure. Taxatl¢Jn charlty is exempt from tax on ils charitable activilies. Paga11

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S LI￿LE0vER AND BLAGREAVES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - contlnued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES- eontlnued Fund accountlng The Parochial Church Councn h05 bolh unre$lfi¢led and reslricled lunds. Unrestricted funds rep￿$¥nI the funds ol Ihe Parochlal Church Councll that are nol stsbje¢l lo any reslwlclions regardlng Iheir use and are av3llable lor appllcalion lo th8 general pu￿05e5 ol thg Parochial Church Council. Resirfcted funds felale lo donauons and granls which are specmed IDr a partleular purpose. Income Is included In incoming re50urce$ of reslrlcled lunds when recfjlved. The relevanl expenditure is then malched as iesliieled expgndilure. Furfher explanalion ol the nalure and purposo of each fund15 induded in the r￿leS to Iht financial stalemenls. The financlal slalemenls indude all Iransaclions. assels and liobilllies lor which the Paro¢hid Church Councl is responsible in law. Th•y do not knclude Ihe a¢¢ounls of Church groups that Owo thelr makn affillalion lo another body. nor those Ihal are infomial 9alh¢rings ol Chufch members. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES 2024 2023 Legacies Gift •d Non gift awj Income lax recoverable on gill aKI Colledions (open plate) al all serl¢es Sundry donations 377.000 92,194 10.122 23,670 3,481 3,225 1,000 100.031 11.000 28,118 2,849 8,498 509,692 151.496 INVESTMENT INCOME 2024 2023 Deposit accounl interest Dividends and Interest 6.912 241 3.540 237 7,153 3,777 INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 2024 2023 Activily Church acllvlll8$ Church aclivilies Church aclNllies Church actI￿{leS Church aclivilies Parlsh magazlno Fees Sundry Lunch club Crossed keys cale 825 4,432 8,106 5.815 3,108 607 8.546 6.378 5,576 3,026 22,286 24,133 Page 12

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S LITTLEOVER AND BLAGREAVES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - contlnued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS Grant lunding of ac11￿¢be5 (see ￿te 6) Support cosls15ee I￿18 71 Direct Costs Totsls Church aclivillos 191,565 8,582 23,822 223.969 GRANTS PAYABLE 2024 2023 Church a¢livilies 8,582 9.286 Tho to181 granls paid lo Inslilullons duiing Ihe year was 86 follows.. 2024 2023 Home missions and olher chufch soGielies Granls lo se¢ular charilias 8,321 261 9,076 210 8,582 9,286 SUPPORT COSTS Governance eosls Management Totals Church activities 21,417 2.405 23,822 TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There weTe no Injslees. remunerallon or oth8r benefits fr* Ihe year ended 31 December 2024 nor fcr Ihe year ended 31 De¢ember 2023. Tm5toos' •xpenses Expenses Incuired during the year tolalling £1,938 (2023..£766} We￿ relmbursed lo 4 Injstees (2023.41 ol the Parochlal Church Counal. STAFF COSTS 2024 2023 Wages and salartes 18,5Q6 15.403 18.506 15.403 The average monthly number of employeos durlng lh& yèar was as lolk>ws: 2024 2023 Number of slaff No employees recelved emoltsmenls In ex¢ess of £60.OCJO. The numb2r of full lime equivalent stsff was 1 {2023'. 1). Page 13

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST pEfER'S LITTLEOVER AND BLAGREAVES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDEO 31 DECEMBER 2024 COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unreslncted runds Reslricted fvnds Tolal lunds INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and lega￿eS 150.581 915 151,496 Charitable actlvltles Church acts'vlties 18.557 5.576 24.133 Irwestmenl income Other income 3.594 71.525 183 3.777 71,525 Total 244,257 6,674 250,931 EXPENDITURE ON Charltable actlvltles Church actlvitios 181.270 6.220 187.4 Other 115 115 Total 181.385 6,220 187.605 Net galns on Inyestrnents 746 746 NETINCOME Transfers betW￿n funds 63.618 454 (52) 64,072 N•t mOVom•nt In ftmd$ 63.670 402 64,072 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brouyhl fonvaid 133.587 7.532 141.119 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 197.2S7 7,g34 205.191 11. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS 2024 2023 Other 8.879 8.680 Th&re were investment assels outsh4e Ihe UK. Inveslmnls (neither thsled nor urllsted) wero as follows.. 2024 2023 CCLA Fund 8.879 8.680 Page 14

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S LITTLEOVER AND BLAGREAVES NOTES TO THE HNANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 12. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE MTHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Other d8blors Prepayments and acCn￿l Incom8 S.570 2,044 6227 209 7.614 6.436 13. CREtMTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE IMTHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Othgr crgdilor5 2.571 2.725 14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Nel movement in hjnds Tran31eTs between fund5 At 31112r24 At 111124 Unrestrlcted funds GÈnèral fund Ashes digging Sl Andfew% bulldlng reserv Recreal8 Capltal lund 98,428 3.390 29.770 112 65.SS7 124.955) 33 1,$80 3.032 (3.032) 76.50S 391 31.350 112 65.S57 197,257 {23,342) 173.915 R•$trl¢ted funds Legacy- Mrs Pl￿1ng T1ddlY￿1nks Lunch Club Chur¢hes together Other f¢Jnds Ashmore bequest 5,560 214 892 938 330 (470) 18B) 1491) {534) (330 375.360 5,090 128 401 404 37S.360 7,934 373,449 381,383 TOTAL FUNDS 205,191 3S0.107 555.298 Page 15

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S LITTLEOVER AND BLAGREAVES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS . conllnued Not movemenl in lunds, included In tho above are as follows.. Incomlng resources Resources expeThJed Gains ano k)sses Movem8nl in (unds Unrestrl¢ted fvnds Gan8ral lund Ashes digglng Sl Andrew's building rg5orve 190244 585 1,580 (215.3981 1552) 199 124.9551 33 1,580 192.409 1215,950) 199 Rqslrlctgd funds Legacy- Mrs Pilling Tiddlywlnks Lunth club Churthes together Olher funds Ashmore bequest 123,342) 283 r153) {86) 16,306) (5441 (3301 1470) (86) (491) 1534) 1330} 375,360 5,815 10 375,360 301,468 18.019) 373.449 TOTAL FUNDS 573.877 {223,969) 199 350,107 Comparatlves for rnov¢ment In funds Nel vemanl in lunds Tr8nsfars between funds Ai 31112123 Al 111123 Unrestrlcted fvnds Gonoral fund Ashes dlgging Chalr fund Sl Andrew's building reserve Re¢reale C8Pilal fund 60.516 1,442 6,072 68.943 20 16,0721 52 129,511 1,462 565 162 65,557 162 65,557 133,587 63.618 Restrfcted funds Logacy- Mrs Pllllng Tiddlywinks Lunch Club ChurGhes together Other fund8 197.257 5,387 171 725 1.197 52 173 43 167 (259) 330 5.560 214 892 938 330 (52) 7.532 454 152) 7.934 TOTAL FUNDS 141.119 64,072 205.191 Page 16

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S LirrLEOVER AND BLAGREAVES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - contlnued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - contlnued Comparallve nèl movement in lunds, Induded In Ihe above are as follDWS'. Incoming iesources Res￿r¢eS expended Gains and Ioss05 Movement in lunds Unrestrlcted fund5 General fvnd Ashes digging Chalr fund St AndreWs buildvw reseN8 Recreate 243,159 20 13 S65 500 {174,9621 746 68.943 20 (0,072} 565 162 (6.0851 {3381 244,257 R051rl¢twd funds Lega￿- Mrs Pillin9 Tkjdlywlnks Lun¢h Club Chuiches logglhgr Other furKIs 1181,3851 748 63.618 173 160 5.576 10 755 173 43 167 {2591 330 (117) (5.409) {289) 1425) 6.674 16.220) 454 TOTAL FUNDS 250.931 1187,6D5) 746 84.072 Rostrlcted Funds Legacy Mrs Pmling R¢gAricted incomo to be kepl for the upkeep of the Pilling Grave 8245 for 99 years from TtddWink8 - Groups for undgr 5,$ and parenls who meet once a week. Lunch Club- A weekly outreach meeung lor okler people lo meel together and share a pfvpared lun ChUrC￿S Together - This fund was moved to Sl Peter$ dureng lockdown lor ease of management and wilh Ihe consent of Ihe church leaders. The fund Primarily pays for insurance and advertislng for loinl evenls al ChrSslmas ar)d Easter. An account of annual Iransactlons b avalleble for partnef chur¢he$ Upon r8que5t. Includlng them in a restricted oe¢ounl wilhln Ihe parish accounts ensures transparency. AshmoTe 8equest - Reslrrcled lund to faci1118te the Ctrwjrch in lis actlvilies. sockryl and mlsslonal and lo ensure Ihe whole of Ihe communlly has sullabte access 8nd lrnnsport 4¥hen required. Olhgr Fur￿5 - Funds herd al the end of 2024 relale to a leaving gift. 15. REL4TED PARTY DISCLOSURES There w8ro no r¢lal8d party transactlofts for Ihe year ended 31 December 2024. Page 17

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S LirrLEOVER AND BLAGREAVES DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2G24 2024 2023 IMCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donatlons and Ipgacles Legacles Gift aid Non gift aid Income tsx recovernble on glft akl CoNe¢lkJns (open plate) at all servlces Sundry donations 377,000 92,194 10,122 23.670 3.481 3.225 1,000 1￿.031 11,000 28,118 2,849 8.498 509.692 151.496 Investment Incom• Deposit account Interest D￿ldendS and inleresl 6,912 241 3.540 237 7,153 3.777 harllablo acllvltles Par15h magazine Fees Sundry Lunch ¢lub CTQSsed kèys ¢afé 025 4A32 8,106 5,815 3,108 607 8.$46 6278 5.576 3,026 22,286 24.133 Oth¢r income Communlly hubs let￿n95 et Adverls - magazine Tran51er liom prevk>u$ PCC 34,746 36.620 125 34.780 34.746 71.525 Total Incomlng resoui¢¢$ 573.877 250.931 EXPENDITURE ChiTILibl• actlvltl•s Sundr195 Minislry: Dloces8n ¢ornmon fund Mlnlsiry.. Clergy exp¢n5es Chuich- running expenses hurth- maintenance and r{￿ iepalrs Upktep of churchyard Upkeep ol seryico$ c￿mmUnI1Y hub5 njnnlng ¢osls Education Crossed keys ¢xpen$es Cwrled fomard 8,433 66,744 12,163 75,710 2,587 15.475 11.$69 7.036 3,713 16.596 1.928 1,307 148,084 11,793 21,436 2.067 4,762 57.339 1,340 176,568 Thls page do#$ not fomi part of Ihe slalulory financlal stat8menls Pago 18

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER'S LITTLEOVER AND BLAGREAVES DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 2024 2023 ChaAiable actlvitles Brought forward Lunch dub Evenls Mission act￿Tr plan Children's youlh and school work Grants to inslilullons 176,568 6,306 743 4,872 3.076 8,582 148.984 5.409 1,530 9.286 200.147 164.309 Support co$ts Management W8ges Rates and water Poslage and slallonery 18,506 6S4 2,257 15.403 572 4,426 21,417 20.401 Govom*nc8 Costs Accountancy 2.405 2.895 Toial res¢￿rceS expended 223.969 187.605 Not Income 349,908 63.326 This page (ft)85 noi form parl of the statutory financlgl slalemenls Page19