2022-12-31-accounts

The Parish of Sprotbrough

Annual Report and Financial Statement of the Parish of Sprotbrough for the year ended 31st December 2022

Incumbent

The Revd A Barraclough The Rectory 42a Spring Lane Sprotbrough Doncaster DN5 7QG

Bankers

Santander Bank 56 High Street Doncaster DN1 1UN

Independent Examiners

Messrs Brearley & Co Accountants 39-43 Bridge Street Swinton Mexborough S64 8AP

Membership

The method of appointment of members of the Parochial Church Council (PCC) is set out in the Church Representation Rules. All eligible church attendees are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and to stand for election to the PCC.

The following shows the membership of the PCC as at 31[st] December 2022.

Ex officio members Rector Revd Amanda Barraclough 2015 Associate Priest Revd Robert Heaton 2016 Assistant Curate Revd Christine Herbert 2022 Church Wardens Roland Lumby 2017 Andrea Offord 2019 (retired April 2022) Janet Scott 2022 Deanery Synod Representative Derek Barraclough 2017/20 & 2020/23 Reader Emerita Betty Brockman Elected Members Ray Ekins (Treasurer) 2012/15, 2015/22 (retired) Hilary Downs 2016/19 & 2019/22 (retired) Heather Mears 2019/22 (retired) Anne Smith (Secretary) 2018/18 & 2018/22 (retired) Barbara Perry 2017/20 & 2020/23 Alison Lumby 2017/20 & 2020/23 Lyn Hopson 2021/24 Angela Hudson 2021/24 James Inglis 2021/24 Therese Paskell 2021/24 Rachel Towers (Secretary) 2021/24 Andrea Offord 2022/25 Robert Paskell (Treasurer) 2022/25

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Aims and Organisation

The mission statement of St Mary’s Church states that our purpose is to Worship God and Welcome All. The PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical.

The PCC has complied with the duty under section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline measures 2016 (duty to have due regard to House of Bishops’ guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults).

The PCC operates through the following committees, which meet between full meetings of the PCC.

Standing Committee

This is the only committee required by law. It has power to transact the business of the PCC between its meetings, subject to any directions given by the PCC.

Vision Committee

This deals with matters relating to the ministry of the local church to the community and the world, including ecumenical links, evangelism and the support of mission and relief agencies.

Church, Building and Grounds Committee

This assists the churchwardens in executing their responsibility for the maintenance of the fabric and plant of St Mary’s Church, and also for the maintenance of both St Mary’s and Cadeby churchyards.

Social Events & Fundraising Team

Team to organise events that reach out into the Community as well as Church. The emphasis is on events that are enjoyable and fundraising is not the stimulus.

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Rector’s Report

2022 has seen the first full year of resumption of normal patterns of church life since 2019, and the continued slow recovery from the impact of the COVID pandemic. Recovery does not mean returning back to the past patterns, but emerging into a new normal which involves new ways of being and delivering ministry. That is demanding, because it requires agility and adaptability, the capacity to think on our feet and respond creatively to new circumstances.

Patterns are undoubtedly changing. Generally, those who are part of the Worshipping Community of St. Mary’s (defined as those who engage in public worship at least monthly) tend to be attending less frequently. This resulted in an overall average fall in attendance of 8 adults and 1 child, across all our congregations over the course of 2022, compared to 2019. (From average 57 adult, 5 children attendance in 2019 to 49 adult, 4 children attendance in 2022). However, our Worshipping Community, which stood at 149 in 2019 (including traditional, AllAge, t-Time and Richmond Care Home) and which in 2021 had dipped to 78, has shown some significant recovery, to 102. We have been able to identify 24 new attenders across these congregations over the last 12 months. We have spent time investing in our welcome, and offering opportunities for those welcoming at the door to learn from one another. This has been timely and worthwhile, and we’ve been greatly encouraged in listening to those who have found a home at St. Mary’s this year as they have reported the positive experience of welcome they have experienced. We were finally able to re-launch our monthly service at Richmond Care Home in August. It is clear that this service is a resource to residents, relatives and staff – we regularly fill the largest lounge area, having outgrown the smaller lounge we used pre-COVID.

We were clear, on emerging from COVID, of the importance of working in partnership with the community. This has taken a number of forms, not least the idea, first considered during Lent, of creating Community Hot Spots as the impact on energy prices due to the war in Ukraine began to be anticipated. The cost of living crisis has further heightened the need. The Community Hot Spot project has been developed in collaboration with other community spaces to create a Monday-Friday provision from October 2022 to March 2023. The grant funding we were able to secure, and the volunteer time given so willingly, has been wonderful to see. The provision has increased in popularity as the months have passed, and has offered a warm welcome on a number of levels. The initial partnership meetings to plan this have continued and now give us a presence in conversations to address other key issues of community need.

The Platinum Jubilee in June, marking 70 years of the reign of HM Queen Elizabeth II, saw us working with our ecumenical partners to deliver a ticketed community Hog Roast, and gathering of symbols of community life for a Time Capsule, which was subsequently buried in the church grounds during the September Scarecrow Festival. The sad death of the Queen was marked with a period of public mourning, Sunday services to mark this, and the provision of a Book of Condolence for the community, which was well used. I am grateful to the Ministry Team and Churchwardens for carrying the planning for much of this.

The Ministry team were the first of three groups in the parish who followed the Living in Love and Faith Course. This material facilitates conversation around issues of human sexuality and gender identity, and enabled some careful reflections which deepened our understanding of one another, and showed a mature ability to learn from difference in perspectives. Feedback was submitted to the national conversation, which will perhaps dominate much of the conversation in the Church of England in the coming year(s). We will have to consider the national church’s recommendations for liturgical provision and pastoral support to LGBTQI+ people. The conversations made possible by those who have followed the course material put us in a better place to do this well.

PCC have been working to consider my role being amended to that of Oversight Minister, with a team of Focal Ministers alongside me. This will mean that members of the Focal Team will work as co-leaders to share in ministry in this active congregation where not everything can be carried by one paid member of clergy. Initial training happened in November, and in 2023 we will be working to explore how this takes shape in our particular context. The PCC identified the following as those they felt should be trained and authorised: Derek Barraclough, Revd. Robert Heaton, Irene Heaton, Revd. Lawrie Jenkins, Therese Paskell. Increasingly, once authorized,

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these will become the individuals to approach for ministry provision as we transition to a future in which paid clergy may have more congregations to oversee. It will take time, but this is a significant, if slow, change of direction. It is something I believe should be embraced with enthusiasm, as an opportunity to develop the gifts of each individual in our shared call to be Lights for Christ. We have been blessed to be joined this year by our new curate, Revd. Christine Herbert, who has added to the team and brought her quiet wisdom and careful thought to ministry here. I am grateful to all those who make my ministry possible, not least Derek. Revd. Canon Amanda Barraclough

Churchwarden's - Report

At the APCM, last year 2022, Andrea Offord stood down from a Churchwarden role after two years of service. Janet Scott was elected as Churchwarden to replace Andrea; Janet is also the Parish Safeguarding Officer. 2022, continued to see a slow but steady return to Church activities, although even now (March 23) some previous members have still not returned to Church and participate in events, and they are certainly missed, but still encouraged to return to us.

We have also welcomed our new curate, Christine as she joins the ministry team at St. Mary’s.

Our Services are now pretty much back to normal and communion is offered in the normal way, and a choice of what you wish to receive is always offered. Passing the peace is now “with what you feel comfortable” often people waving to others rather than walking about.

A big thank you is given to the team of Deputy Wardens for the work they do to support the Church wardens, we couldn’t manage without your assistance. – THANKYOU.

March 2023, has also seen the “Bishop’s Visitation” at which the administrative and legal documents are checked, this year the task fell to Rev. Dave Berry in his role as Area Dean. You’ll be as pleased as we were to know all is well!!

This year again, we are to lose another long-standing Churchwarden, Roland will be standing down as he has completed his 6th year in role. Roland has been a very active member of the team, and I would like to thank him for all he has done, and for helping me to settle into my new role. He will be sorely missed. So, who will be next? Who will feel God’s call to serve the Church in this role – we’ll see. Janet.

Finally thank you to all our Church Family for the encouragement and support you have shown throughout this last year. Janet Scott & Roland Lumby

Secretary – Report

The previous secretary, Anne Smith, retired the role at the April 2022 APCM and I agreed to take over the role. The eight months in the role has been relatively straightforward as the previous year’s pandemic restrictions were lifted and the Standing Committee and PCC meetings were able to meet regularly in the Stable.

Throughout the last eight months the PCC have updated Policies on behalf of the Church as part of a monthly routine. Notable issues that are worth highlighting has been the ongoing discussions around the refurbishment plans for the Church. The PCC also decided to introduce contactless payments to supplement the usual offertory plate, however, the lack of Wi-Fi has not made this a smooth installation. In response to the cost-of-living crisis this Autumn/Winter the PCC were quick to support Amanda’s proposal to instigate a community wide initiative with local partners and provide a Hot Spot (warm space and refreshments) to those living in our Parish. So it was agreed every Friday 10am-2pm from the end of October 2022 through to end of March 2023 the Stable would be available and volunteers from our Church asked to volunteer to provide cover. The PCC were introduced to the concept of Focal Ministry and discourse on this has been part of an ongoing review. Finally, at the end of the year the current Parish Administrator asked the PCC to consider splitting the role into two, providing a new role to cover just Hall and Stable bookings/administration from April 2023. How this would be taken forward will be considered in the New Year. Overall, a busy time for PCC. Rachel Towers

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Deanery Synod - Report

Deanery Synod continues with Dave Berry as Area Dean, I remain on the standing committee and up to APCM am the lone representative for St. Mary’s on the Deanery Synod for Adwick Deanery. At our meetings we have regular up-dates from our General Synod reps. We are made aware of the financial constraints and the importance of maintaining and achieving our commitment to meeting our common fund target. Discussions around the Diocesan strategy for new congregations also appear on agendas. Last October we were joined by Keith Mallon (Diocesan Finance Director) and Libby Culmer (Church Operations and Generosity Development Team Leader). July 2022 we were joined by Hannah Sandoval Diocesan Lights for Christ co-ordinator. We also met as joint meeting, twinned with Snaith and Hatfield, with Bishop Sophie Jelley. Derek Barraclough

Safeguarding – Report

St Mary’s Church takes safeguarding responsibilities seriously. To which we have appointed a Safeguarding Officer, whose role entails ensuring the training and checks required by the Diocese of Sheffield, and the Church are in place as per recommendations.

All roles have a job description, and where necessary the correct level of training for the role is identified, and the applicant trained as needed prior to starting their role.

AT the same time should a role require regular contact with Children or vulnerable adults a check is undertaken using the DBS service provided by Thirtyoneeight. DBS certificates may be either basic or enhanced depending on the details of the post. This applies to both volunteers and employed people, and maybe either basic or enhanced dependant on the role.

Even occasional helpers are required to undertake some basic safeguarding training and supply two references before they are involved.

At this time all roles are filled and each person has undergone the required level of training and DBS check.

At St. Mary’s we have also held a “safeguarding service” both in 2021 and 2022, focusing the entire service on Safeguarding, and why it is so important. Janet Scott

Church, Buildings & Ground Committee – Report

As you are aware the PCC decided in 2022 to combine both the Church buildings and Grounds committee and the Hall and Stable committee. As we do not have (at the moment) a specific Health and Safety Officer nor a general maintenance person (any volunteers?) and SMITE can only do so much, the organising of Major maintenance, inspections and Health and safety compliance has fallen to the Churchwardens. Having only one committee has made it easier form a decision-making process however this shortfall has increased the workload of the Churchwardens.

The fabric and grounds committee, Reordering sub group and the PCC completed a lot of work during 2022 on the proposed Re-ordering of the Church. In consultation with the PCC I am pleased to report that a faculty application was submitted to the DAC in 2022. As is usual with the DAC there are areas that they require further clarification on, so we still have a lot of work to do before any final decision is made regarding the application. We did however have good news on our application for a new cremated remains area. The application was approved and 2022 has seen us start to use the area adjacent to the South path.

We would like to take this opportunity would like to say a huge thank you to Roger Offord and the SMITE (maintenance) team. Who work tirelessly every Wednesday to smarten up the Churchyard and keep on top of maintenance tasks both in the Church and grounds and also at the Hall and Stable. Thank you so much! It is very much appreciated. If anyone would like to volunteer for SMITE duties, please see Roger Offord. Roland Lumby

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Vision Committee – Report

Following the APCM in 2022, the PCC agreed that, given the significant personnel and agenda overlap between the Vision Committee and the Ministry Team, the quarterly meeting of the Vision Committee should be an extended Ministry Team meeting. This has worked well, and has enabled both the vision to be sustained by the Ministry Team in its monthly meetings, but also added fresh perspective to those ongoing conversations when the Vision Committee is gathered.

Significant time was invested in the application for a Centenary Project Worker. Despite three rounds of adverts, the Diocese have been unable to recruit someone to develop our children’s and families’ work. There is disappointment about this, since the role is attractive.

Our June meeting was with Revd. Sally Myers, the Director of Focal Ministry, as she explained the role. This has enabled us, with the encouragement of the PCC, to progress developing this pattern at St. Mary’s.

The Vision Committee have also helped to develop the plans for the Community Hot Spot, as well as working on our Jubilee celebrations. They facilitated the much postponed Sanctuary Day as Kevin & Anne Roberts were able to offer us a long-awaited day of spiritual renewal in October. Revd. Canon Amanda Barraclough

Churches Together in Sprotbrough – Report

Churches Together in Sprotbrough AGM was held on 30[th] June 2022. Over recent years, the once well-supported Committee has dwindled to a small working party with representatives from each of the three congregations (St. Mary’s, Sprotbrough Park and Sprotbrough Road Methodist Churches). A number of factors led to resignation of most of these, and these posts were unable to be filled. The issues were further exacerbated by the movement of the Sprotbrough Road congregation out of Methodist, and Churches Together, affiliation. CTiS was therefore deemed unsustainable. In a practical sense, therefore, CTiS has ceased to function, though a bank account is still held, with Anglican and Methodist signatories, and is used to fund shared missional activities and their promotion.

The impetus is now entirely on members of the two churches to find ways to engage with one another and show a united Christian presence in the community. This continues through Open the Book, the ecumenical Bible Study, Lent groups, the annual pulpit swap during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, and in shared services at a variety of times in the liturgical cycle. We also shared delivery of the Hog Roast for the Jubilee at SMC in June. Revd. Canon Amanda Barraclough

Riverside Mission Area - Report

Whilst we are in a Mission Area with St. Peter’s Bentley, and do support one another occasionally in covering occasional offices (eg funeral ministry) the presence of a full-time stipendiary priest (each with a curate) in both parishes currently does not create the impetus required for close collaboration.

St. Peter’s have, in 2022, taken on a former conservatory showroom at the Town End area of their parish, with a view to developing its presence as a base for future ministry and possible new congregation. This would create a visible Christian presence close to the area of the parish of Sprotbrough we find it most challenging to engage with effectively, and may offer a launchpad into more pro-active collaboration in the future. Revd. Canon Amanda Barraclough

Sunday t-Time - Report

A year without Covid Restrictions – wonderful news for the t-Time family and the services that we were now able to run - ‘Thank you Lord’! With the lifting of restrictions, we were allowed (once again) to use the indoor environment in a much freer and accessible way enabling us to be more creative in our worship together. Which in turn, I feel, has helped to enrich and

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encourage our continued learning and exploring of God’s Word as we’ve journeyed along in our Christian faith.

Along with this good news, there was great excitement back in May when we had our very first baptism within a Sunday t-Time service! The family concerned have been coming along to t- Time for quite a number of years and they decided that they would like to invite their family and friends along to a t-Time service to join in and witness the baptism of their youngest daughter. It was a wonderful occasion in which all ages from toddlers to grandparents engaged in worship and activities together, whilst celebrating the baptism of the little girl.

We are so grateful to everyone who has supported us in prayer throughout the year – thank you. Irene Heaton

Pastoral Workers - Reports

As in 2021, a large part of my time has been involved with the Sunday t-Time Services - in the planning, preparation and delivery of each of the sessions. As a result of the Covid restrictions being lifted in 2022, we have been able to meet together in person, thus connecting, maintaining and building on our church family relationships, as we’ve worshipped, explored and journeyed together in our Christian faith.

My Pastoral work has continued, but due to my daily work patterns, a lot of this has been carried out over the phone or by email – alongside some home visits. I have also continued with some baptism visiting as well.

I have also had a large involvement in the Fellowship Group work, where we have generally met up twice a month throughout the year to study the Bible and enjoy fellowship together. Earlier in the year we continued our studies on ‘Biblical Women of Courage’, exploring the work/lives of Deborah, Hagar and Mary of Bethany, amongst others – A great eye-opener for learning! We then studied various psalms, followed by a series entitled ‘Liberating Sabbath’. During the year numbers have steadily grown, which has been great news! Irene Heaton

The pastoral ministry here at St Mary’s continues, since Covid we have had to amend our practice. Some of the contact is done by phone calls rather than visits, we are aware of the varied needs of those within and outside of the congregation, and our support is offered to all. An important element is prayer, we pray daily for our community, members and specific needs. Prayer is also available after services in the prayer chapel for personal prayer needs. As we move into focal minister roles the ministry will continue, but it may be more co-ordinated and those offering this ministry may be more aware of needs. It is important that this pastoral support isn’t just seen as a few people involved, but we as a ministry team acknowledge that many give this care and ministry unseen and perhaps unaware that it is a ministry and that they are offering their gifts in the service of Jesus here in Sprotbrough. For this we are forever thankful for all that you and God provide for us as a worshipping community. Derek Barraclough

Lay Readers - Report

Betty and I continue in our roles as lay readers here at St Mary’s and feel very privileged to be able to minister in this way. Betty continues to lead services, preaching regularly and bringing her knowledge and experience to our ministry team meetings.

I also continue in my role, leading services, morning prayer, preaching and a number of other areas as needs arise. I have recently been co-opted on to the Diocesan Lay Reader’s executive committee at this time as the Diocese moves to focal ministry functions and how this will/has affected lay reader training. Derek Barraclough

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Website/Social Media – Report

Sprotbrough Venues – This website focuses on the Hall and Stable. Due to its nature there is not a lot to be updated apart from hire fees and any terms and conditions amendments. However, this year I added a What’s On page and gallery to support the regular users of the venues and their businesses, it also provides a link to the Church website community page. On the front page I try to promote one-off events by adding posters provided.

St Mary’s Church – This website though an old format works well. The Community page now provides more detailed information on What’s On across the Church, Hall & Stable. The front page is a notice board of up to date information, content is often geared to support Facebook posts. Changes to pages for various groups like MU and T-time are untaken as necessary.

Facebook- This platform goes from strength to strength and is a powerful tool for outreach. The page is updated weekly and sometimes daily. It has a ministry and community engagements and most posts ‘reach’ are more than a thousand views, often doubling this figure if there is strong community interest. The page is often used to link to the two websites platforms too. Rachel Towers

Children’s Society Support Group - Report

Friends of the Children’s Society are a small group of volunteers raising funds for the Society.

At the beginning of November we hosted Barbara’s Quiz, a very popular event which raised £427 for the work of the Children’s Society.

Letters were sent out to our Children Society box holders, inviting them to the coffee, cake & chat coffee morning in October or to return their box/donation to one of our volunteers. A fantastic amount of £847.49 was collected.

In December, a small group of volunteers went into Orchard school, to make Christingles with every child, a very happy occasion. The following day Amanda held a Christingle assembly in which the children returned their donations for the Society £197.87 was collected.

Copley school also had a collection for the society at their annual Christmas assembly raising £78.21.We are very grateful to the children, parents and staff for their continuing support.

A total of £1550.57 was sent to the society in 2022. Like all charities the Children’s Society has struggled with loss of income, but they are still committed to helping vulnerable children. A very big thank you to all our supporters and if you would like to join our small team of volunteers you will be very welcome. Friends of the Children’s Society

Mothers’ Union – Report

Can you believe that there has been a branch of Mothers’ Union in Sprotbrough for 28 years? No, neither can I! Mothers’ Union is a worldwide organisation and in 2023 we celebrate 147 years of Mothers’ Union. Founded by Mary Sumner in 1876 there are now over 4 million members in 84 communities worldwide.

During 2022 we have had many interesting speakers, thoughtful Lent reflection, visit from our Diocesan president, Gill Fellowes, craft evening and Christmas celebrations.

In July we hosted our Jubilee cream tea in aid of Away From It All which is a Mothers’ Union project that provides a caravan holiday or days out for families whose lives have been met with adversity. It was a wonderful afternoon, and we raised £830 for AFIA which was fantastic.

Our meetings are informal, friendly and we welcome new members both male and female, so why not come along to one of our meetings. We would love to see you. Helen Harwood, Branch Co-Ordinator

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Sprotbrough Bellringers - Report

With the easing of Covid restrictions we were able to return to normal ringing throughout last year, however, some our older ringers chose to ‘retire’ and we currently have only eight regular members of the band. Due to holidays, we often meet with insufficient to ring all eight bells on Sunday and overall, only rang an ever age of six bells.

Pre-Covid we helped with training to enable ringing to resume in a number of neighbouring towers, which have been silent.

We now need to focus on recruiting new learners in Sprotbrough, as ideally, we need two, twice as many ringers as bells, to ensure we usually have enough. Tim Wheeler, Tower Captain

Event & Fundraising Team – Report

The events team was formed in 2022, not only to focus on fundraising, but also to organise events to bring people from the community into St Mary’s.

So far, we have held a Christmas Fair, Christmas Tree Festival and two Northern Soul nights. These events have collectively raised just over £3000 for church funds. Thank you to everyone who has supported them in any way.

We have begun to plan other events for 2023 and would welcome your support. The team members are Andrea Offord, Issy Mears, Sue Ekins, Sue Silverwood, Derek Barraclough, Ted Rimington and Robyn Wainwright. Andrea Offord

Jigsaw Library – Report

The Jigsaw library, now in its 11[th] year, saw many changes take place but continues to provide an opportunity for people in the community to meet and socialise with each other in a hospitable and friendly atmosphere whilst enjoying a drink and a biscuit. Carole Hall & June Spencer who started the club back in 2011 and have devoted endless hours in organising and running the club decided it was time to take a back seat and recruited new volunteers to take their place. A further change was to move the day the group met to the 2[nd] Thursday in every month from 1 to 3pm.

With upwards of over 400 jigsaws to choose from members can borrow as many as they wish, for whatever period they require them, at a minimum cost of £1 with tea/coffee and biscuits available at £1.50. Many users borrow multiple jigsaws either for themselves or for people who they support in the community. We continue to donate surplus jigsaws to local charity shops (178 last year).

Funds generated by members have enabled us to make a donation of £100 to St Marys Church and £350 to a Ukraine Appeal. Reg Crockford

Forget me Not Cafe - Report

The monthly cafe re-opened in May after Covid restrictions were lifted. However, there has been a marked drop in attendees than pre-Covid times. Going forward, we are working hard to raise the profile of the Cafe and are optimistic that numbers will increase. Hilary Downs

Electoral Role Officer Report

The number people on the electoral roll at 31[st] December 2022 is 129. Christopher Davis

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ST. MARY'S CHURCH SPROTBROUGH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 CHARI￿ NO:. 1133069

ST. MARY'S CHURCH SPROTBROUGH INFORMATION Contact Miss R Towers Treasurer Mr R Paskell Trustees Revd A Barraclough Revd R Heaton Revd C Herbert Mr D Barraclough Miss GE Brockman Mrs MA Hopson Mrs A Hudson Mr J Inglis Mr R Lumby MTS A Lumby Mrs A Offord Mr R Paskell Mrs T Paskell Mrs B A Perry Mrs J Scott Miss R Towers Address The Rectory 42a Spring Lane Sprotbrough, Doncaster DN5 7QG A¢countsnts Brearley & Co Accountants Limited Chartered Certified Accountants Ltd 39143 Bridge Street Swinton Mexborough S64 8AP Bankers Santsnder Bank High Street Doncaster DN1 1UN

ST. MARY'S CHURCH SPROTBROUGH CONTENTS Page statement of Trustees, responsibilities Accountants, report Income and expendiiure account Restricted Unrestricted Balance sheet Restricted Unrestricted Joint

ST. MARYS CHURCH SPROTBROUGH STATEMENT OF THE TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILMES The Parorhial Church Council iequtres the Trustees lo ensure thal financial statements are prepared lor each ￿n8￿cial year whiGh give a true and lai¥ view of lh6 stale of affairs ol the Church an# of the SLsrplus or deffcit ol the Ghufch for that peri¢xl. In thè prepaiatr'on of Ihose financial slalements, Ihe Trustees are required lo ensure ihaL- suitatAe accounting pol1G￿S are selected and appl￿d con8islenl1y.' judgements estsmaies are reascnable and p¥udènt,. preparation of the financial statements Is on the going concèrn basls unlgss il is inapyopriats lo preSu￿e tho1 the Church will contlnLFe in business. Trustees are ￿sponSible f(x kEBping proper accounting records. wh¢eh disclose Mth reasonable accuracy at any tsme. thè fmancial position of the Church and io enable them to ensure thal the rinancial slètements comply with Ihe Parothial Chiirch Council. They aTe ￿50 responsSble f()r safeguardR)g the assels ol the Church hence for laking reasonable steps for thè prev8nli¢in and deiaction of fraud 81)d other irregularities. Syjned.. ITrustee51 Sign8d: .. Date:. 28 Aprll 2023 Page 1

ST. MARY'S CHURCH SPROTBROUGH INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ST. MARY'S CHURCH SPROTBROUGH I report to the trustees on my examinatKn of the accounts ofthe above for the yèar ended 31 December 2022. As the chari￿$ INstees, you are respons￿￿ for the preparp)n ofth• accounts in 8ccordanee with the requir¥ments ofthe Charities Aet 2011 1.the Actl. l report In respect of my examknation ofthe TrusY$ accounts cartsd out under soctk)n 145 of the 2011 Act and w carrwng out my exam￿￿11)n, I have folowed alth¢ applicable OirectKsns given by the Charity Commissh)n under sectK)n 145lSllbl of Ihg Ad. I have compteted my ex2minallon. I confimi Ihal no malerfal matters have come to my attenti¢n in connecdon Ihe eyAmlnon 9Mng me cause to belkn thai li any material respect.. 1. •ccounlnig T9￿[d$ were not kept in respect of Ihe Parochlal Church Council os requfftd by seth.on 130 of the Act., or 2. th? accounts Illd not wilh the atsountwig records: I h8ve no concerns and have coma across no other matters in connectK)n with th& examination lo which attention Shou￿ be drawn wi this report ) OTderto en8bl8 a propel undÈrstandlng of the ac￿unIS to be reached. Brnartey & Co Ac¢ounLints Llmht•d Chartèred Certlfled Accountants 39143 Brlijge Str¢èt Swlnton M•xborough South Yorkshlro S64 BAP Oat•:. 28 Aprfl 2023 P8ge 2

ST. MARY'S CHURCH SPROTBROUGH INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 2022 2021 RESTRICTED Restrlcted Funds Other voluntary Fundraising Investment Gift Aid & GASDS recovered Chur¢h activities Grants 246 1,580 1,683 247 546 1.679 62 7,000 4,000 2.142 14,509 4,676 Gross Income Resources expended Church maintenance Church hall & stable maintenance Other ReGalegori8e funds 385 4,248 26 78 167 45,209 4,352 45,761 Net galnslllosses) on investments 16,709) 13,642 Surplus1(Deflcltl for the year (6,552) {27,4431 Funds balance blfvid 232,162 259,605 22S 610 232.162 Page 3

ST. MARY'S CHURCH SPROTBROUGH INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 2022 2021 UNRESTRICTED Unr•8trfcted Fund8 Collections Colle¢tions- Baptism Colle¢tions- Funerals Collections - Weddings Planned giving Gift Aid and GASDS r￿Vered Church activities other voluntary Slatulory fees retained by the PCC Investments Legacies Grants Fundraising Other income Donations to other charities not SDBF Re¢ategoris8 funts 5,895 959 803 394 32,925 2.804 1,270 1,151 151 37,639 8,849 17,698 1,215 8,103 24,381 3.130 6,168 504 2,000 17,097 1.653 2,384 557 45,209 1,000 4,255 1,4S2 1,030 91,141 147,780 Gro88 Income Rosources expended Diocesan Parish share Salaries, wages & honofta Clergy and staff expenses Mission & evangelism Costs Church running expenses Church utility bills Charity donations Church maintenance Cost of trading Fundraising costs Donations lo other charities not SDBF Other 43,000 10,417 186 732 17,602 45,000 4,880 800 16,880 4,618 2,409 11,544 132 1,012 868 14.972 300 557 93,750 90,453 Net galn81(losse8) on Investments Surplu81(Dellclt) for the year 12,609 57,327 Fund balanc• brought foThvard 73,660 16,333 71,051 73,660 Pag• 4

ST. MARYS CHURCH SPROTBROUGH BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2022 Restrtcted 3112.22 31.12.21 Investments SDB Finance Inveslmenls 194 245 194 245 Curr8nt a$sels Short lerm investsnents {CCLAI Debtors IHMRCI Bank 193,079 25 32,312 170,638 52 61,227 225.416 231,917 Current liabilitl•s.' Amounts falling duè within one year Creditors Net current ass•ts 225.416 231,917 225,610 232.162 Partsh Fund$ Restricted 225.610 232,162 225,610 232.162 (Treasurerl Swned.. {TriJsteesl Signgd.. Dale... 28 April 2023 Page 5

ST. MARY% CHURCH SPROTBROUGH BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2022 Unrestrictod 31.12.22 31 12.21 Investrnents SDB Finance Investments Current ass•ts Short term investments ICCLA) Deblois IHMRC} Bank 3,732 68,919 3,388 71.487 72,651 Current liabiliti•s: Amounts falllng due withln one year Creditors 1,600 1.215 1,600 1.215 Nat current assets 71,051 73.660 71.051 73.660 Parish Fur¥Js Unresliicled 71.051 73,660 71,051 Signed.. ITr88StJreFI Signed- (Trustees) Signed.. .QLJ.oJJ ...... Dale."_ 28 April 2023 P89e 6

ST, MARY'S CHURCH SPROT8ROUGH BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEf4qBER 2022 31.1Z22 3112.21 Invg$tmènt5 SOB Finance Investmonts 194 24S 194 24S Current a$¥•ts Short l8r￿ investments Debtors IHURCI Bank 193,079 3,757 101.231 170.638 3,440 132,714 298.067 3Q6.7g2 Curr•nt liabilities: Amounts falllng du• wlth•n on• year Creditors 1.600 1.215 1.600 1215 Net Current assets 296.467 305.577 296,661 305,822 Parlsh Funds Total funds 296.661 305,822 296.661 305.822 Signed.. ITr8asurerl S￿ned.. (Trustees) Sign8d= .. S...... Datg... 28 April 2023 Page 7

st. MARY'S CHURCH SPROTBROUGH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 polIc￿$ 1.1 AccouDtlnB corw•ntlon Th¢financA￿ 51atrnis have been prepa￿ in 8Bcordart¢e 4bith the chah1￿& Act 2011, the Churth Ac￿￿tIng R8gulaions 20( Iwhervilh ap￿1¢8￿8 8¢countlro standards andthe SORP 2019. Ther1￿n￿￿ Stat￿￿ts have been prepared ￿1￿0￿1he histortcal ¢￿t C￿￿ntk)n eXWtf￿ th8 valuallon Df knwstrn￿t assets d liatA"Ilties for YAiich the PCC is re5ponsSbLe in law. The fin8nclal Statern￿ts Indthje ￿1 tr￿￿konS and assets. n(rt Indudethe accounts of Church orwps that affillats￿ ￿ another nor Ihwthat are Itrformal Wh¥lngs of Churth m•nbors. 1.2 Funds Structuros Restrfrled fund5 reve8￿1 donations or gr8nt$ receiwd fu a $p8cific ￿e¢l or invlted by fv PCC lor a $Fwn¢ proie¢t. The funds mayonty bee￿nd￿ on thEswinc obiecllor vA)Ich theY￿￿e g1￿. My bakrt I￿aInIng UnSp￿t for eath year Tnu5t te cwried ftyward a$ 8 balance on that fund. Unrestrlded funds comwlsethrAe fund8 whl¢h the PCC 15 free to use ordinary purp08e5. Unrestrtted funds Incjudedeslgnatal funds. vthere Ihe donor has ￿ade kr￿ thglr non tkndin9￿Sh8s crwtt8re Iho PCC. 8t their thsrxetlon ha% created a hjnd for a SFedtlc purpos8. 1.3 IKoming rn8our¢e8 CdWon$ and planned gimng ale r8coJnl8&Y vthen re¢81￿1. tax recover0We on gdt ald b reclu)￿ thedonatbn 1$ re￿￿￿. Wl ￿her resources are suffithnt r￿la￿Lty. Al InTr)mkng reswrces are ￿Unted for grc6S. nised onr£ the PCC has enti￿￿￿1 to them, It (tain that IheyvAII bÈ ￿ty¥ed and the M¢Y￿ary ¥a￿e can t measur& cert81nty. IA R•90￿¢8￿ expeThlad The diwesaTh porlsh share Is OC￿Vnted forwhen due. Al wnditure 18 re¢ogri8ed Trknen liabllty ￿ inujrred 2ccWnt￿ lor ￿08S. 1.5 Irre¢overablg VAT IN￿￿rIblevAT ly ¢harg•Y ¥n5tthe cateBoryof ¥e8OLKtsS eynded l¢Y whith Itwa¥ incurr&1. 1.6 Fbxod a¥8ot8 Cons•¢rat8d proporty #nd movable ChurchfurnLshlngs con9wt￿ b8nèflc8J pri)perty of a)y kind is exclud￿ frDm the fiwdal stomgnts by s.9312llal Ihe Chariti6s Act 1993. MOV￿ Church fumishing5 hdd by tho w¢ar aThY Church warden on s￿¢ trust fcf the PCC and which require a faculty foT dispc6al sre a¢x¢unt￿ for as inal)le prr￿tr unkn they crk8t £5,fth tr 8re ￿￿$£Crated. They are listsd in th8 Church's inventcry, which can ￿ in$pecW. FLK ind￿ab￿ prop8rty 8wulrgJ lo 2000 there is in$uffrAent CLt inforrnation ay•Lab￿ and therefcre such assets t not valued in tho financial statements. Sth$￿uentty no fftlNblual h8S Cost morts Ihan £S.I)00 80 al swh e>wditur£ ha5 written dfwhen bncurred. Ml expenditure in the ye8r on con5B¢rat￿ ty tsenefK￿ buldin9$, 1ndlwdu￿ items un £6,OCY) c on thg r8pw d movabk ChvTch furnk%hiThJ5 xquwed bafore January 2(M)O 15 written off. FIX￿ as$?t InY•stments Investments are stald 81 mwkelvdu¢. Tho Inc£rf￿ and Eyncltwe Account1ndudes net g&lns Ic6ses arlslng on re¥￿U81￿￿ and di$posd6 thr￿ghout the y88r. 1.7 Stv¢ks siocks of saleatJ¢ ttems for fund r8i5irwJ are v8lueA at C051 and represent Ihe amwnls hek1 cn 31 Dec￿￿. No items hEkl on 31 De￿mber 2022. 1.8 Reillged 9•INb and iomes All gan$ and ic65e$ ara to the IncfyYv8 ancl EyFenditure Account as they arise. Reli5￿ pns and h)sses investments are C￿cul￿￿ as iho drfferwce bthe8n sal¢s proc8wl$ opening m8tket value (purchase dat8 rf kerl, Un￿￿1$&1 g￿n$ ond10s8es are calGulat a& the ¢iff8renco tetww ck6lng Mark￿ ¥a￿t and ffwrkgt valug lor purchase date rf laterl. 1.9 R8Citggori$atlon ol fund* Atran5fer of £45,209 frcffi thg restr￿￿ f￿￿ts to Unr￿triCt￿ funds was aLrthorised duriThJ 2021. The$8 monies represent gacies and other resour￿5 where Ihe donar has n¢A indicatel a Specif￿ use. and thwthè should nal have been JIr￿at￿y sirthj funds recapt.