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CONTENTS
page 3 Vicar’s Report
page 4 Churchwardens’ Report
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page 12 Children & Young People
page 13 Children & Young People 2
page 5 Sunday Services page 14 Prayer page 6 Christmas & Easter page 15 Small Groups page 7 page 16 Church Life Pastoral Care & Safeguarding page 8 Mission & Evangelism page 17 PCC, Deanery Synod, Electoral Roll page 9 Mission & Evangelism 2 pPage19 F18inFaabnceric & HeadBuildliningess £ page 10 Coffee Shop page 19 Finance Headlines
page 11 Community Engagement
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VICAR’S REPORT
Be�ie�e
I do hope that as you read this Annual Review and think about your relationship with HT, you hedorefee. Thal tthaist ceyourtainlybelonmyg B desire. I want us to be a church where everyone matters; where everyone has something to contribute. I recognise that we come from a range of backgrounds - socially and spiritually, and because of this we have an opportunity to create a wonderfully rich mix of would-be Jesus followers.
Begi��i�gÏ
You will have noticed by now that teaching and preaching are really important to me. I happen to believe that the Bible is a life-transformative book and that God speaks to us through it! Not that we all have to believe the same thing! But I do want to reaffirm my commitment to encourage AND challenge you Sunday-by-Sunday as we travel this road together.
I cannot believe that well over a year has passed since Andrea and I joined the HT family. Thank you so much for your warm welcome and your willingness to embrace change and new ideas over these months.
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Without doubt, our journey together is well underway. In some respects, a lot more changes have happened than I could possibly have expected, but I have noticed a real hunger in you to embrace the new thing that God is doing. B
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So as you read, compare where you were this time last year with where you are now. And then consider where God might be calling you /us in the year ahead as we all journey together.
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He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion. Philippians 1: 6
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CHURCHWARDENS’ REPORT
A new season for Holy Trinity started when Andy was Licensed in March 2023. Holy Week began less than two weeks later, and with a lot to organise, Andy led the Easter Services, signalling a significant change since the vacancy.
Thanks to the hard work of many, the new service pattern has allowed more people the opportunity to worship in their preferred way. Both services have grown over the past six months, and many have given their time and gifts to achieve this progress. We have seen new faces join us over the months, and the recent “newcomers” meeting at the vicarage allowed Andy and Andrea to welcome and ask those present to be part of the work we have planned for the future of Holy Trinity.
Since then, the planning, change, and growth have continued. From Easter to the school holidays, the emphasis was on understanding and listening, with a new set of meetings organised to manage life at Holy Trinity. A new pattern for Churchwarden, Standing Committee, and PCC meetings soon helped everyone fit into a successful flow.
The summer saw a change of pace, and when we returned in the autumn, we implemented our most significant change, moving to two services on Sundays.
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As we write this during Holy Week, reflecting on the past twelve months is a good is thing to do. We have achieved more than many would have hoped for during this time, and the work is already starting to bring about the next season at Holy Trinity. A huge thank you to everyone for all you contribute at HT and for the support you have given to the Churchwardens this year. A special mention to Anne, Cate and the rest of the staff team for all their hard work.
Jocelyn & Graham
SUNDAY SERVICES
We ÏÜeÄÄed ìÜ i� faiÜh i� SeÄÜe�beÇ 2023 aÏ �e cÇeaÜed Ü� �e� Sì�da� ÏeÇ�iceÏ - �e aÜ 9a� a�d Ühe ÜheÇ aÜ 10.45a�. AÏ a ÇeÏì�Ü �e ha�e Ïee� �ì�beÇÏ aÜÜe�di�g c�i�b ÏÜeadi��.
The 9a� iÏ �iÜìÇgica� bìÜ i�f Ç�a�, �iÜh C ��ì�i � ce�ebÇaÜed ÜhÇee Üi�eÏ a � �Üh. AÜ ÄÇeÏe�Ü �e aÇe � Ü ab�e Ü ffeÇ chi�dÇe�’Ï � Ç~ aÜ ÜhiÏ ÏeÇ�ice bìÜ Ühe cÇeche iÏ Äe�.
We ÜÇì�� e�ÄeÇie�ce Ühe ÄÇeÏe�ce f G d Üh ìgh Ühe Çich�eÏÏ f Ühe � ÇdÏ, Ühe �i� f Ï �gÏ, Ühe Üeachi�g fÇ � Ühe Bib�e a�d Ühe BÇea~i�g f BÇead. Each �ee~ ÄÇa�eÇ �i�iÏÜÇ� iÏ ffeÇed aÜ Ühe e�d f Ühe ÏeÇ�ice.
T he 10.45a� iÏ � Çe i�f Ç�a� �iÜh a �i� f Ïì�g � ÇÏhiÄ, Üeachi�g a�d ÄÇa�eÇ �i�iÏÜÇ�. C ��ì�i � iÏ ce�ebÇaÜed �ce a � �Üh. The Üeachi�g ÄÇ gÇa��e iÏ Ühe Ïa�e aÏ Ühe 9a� bìÜ ÜheÇe Üe�dÏ Ü be a �iÜÜ�e � Çe Üi�e aÜ Ühe 10.45 f Ç a fe� � Çe ÏÜ ÇieÏ! TheÇe aÇe acÜi�iÜieÏ f Ç chi�dÇe� e�eÇ� �ee~. IÜ iÏ a hìge c ��iÜ�e�Ü Ü ÄìÜ � Ü� ÏeÇ�iceÏ f Ç a gÇ �i�g chìÇch Ïìch aÏ ìÇÏ. S Üha�~ � ì Ü e�eÇ� �e �h ÏeÇ�eÏ Ü �a~e ÜhiÏ Ä ÏÏib�e. FÇ � Ühe Üech Üea� Ü Ühe c ffee Ä ìÇeÇÏ - Ühe �ìÏicia�Ï & Ïi�geÇÏ Ü Ühe ÏeÇ�ice �eadeÇÏ, ìÇ f� �eÇ aÇÇa�geÇÏ, ÇeadeÇÏ, i�ÜeÇceÏÏ ÇÏ, chi�dÇe�’Ï chìÇch � �ì�ÜeeÇÏ a�d ffice ÏÜaff. Y ì a�� �a~e a hìge c �ÜÇibìÜi � a�d �e aÄÄÇeciaÜe � ì gÇeaÜ��.
Sì�da� � Ç�i�g � ÇÏhiÄ - 9.00 & 10.45a� e�eÇ� �ee~
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CHRISTMAS & EASTER
HT was a great place to be at Christmas with really good numbers attending the Carol Service, Midweek Carols, the Christmas Eve Christingle Service, the Christmas Communion and the Christmas Morning Service. Chris Dalladay put together a great choir for the Carol Service and it would seem that many came back to that service for the first time since the pandemic.
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Easter was also lively, but we found space to be reflective over a lamb supper on Maundy Thursday evening and through spending an hour at the cross on Good Friday. On Easter Sunday we celebrated the resurrection at 7am and at 10am with Dean’s baptism and a full church.
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PASTORAL CARE
PaÏÜ Ça� CaÇe g eÏ � a�� Ühe Üi�e aÜ HT - Ï �eÜi�eÏ �eÇÜ��, bìÜ � Çe fÜe� ÆìieÜ�� behi�d Ühe Ïce�eÏ. The PaÏÜ Ça� CaÇe Tea� �aÏ �ed � �deÇfì��� �e�� b� Ja�e PiÄeÇ ì�Üi� Çece�Ü��, bìÜ aÏ Ïhe a�d Nic~ ha�e � �ed a�a�, A�d� � � headÏ ÜhiÏ ìÄ.
ThiÏ i�c�ìdeÏ Çegì�aÇ �eeÜi�gÏ �heÇe a Ï�a�� gÇ ìÄ fÇ � acÇ ÏÏ b Üh c �gÇegaÜi �Ï �eeÜ Ü ÏhaÇe c �fide�Üia��� Ühe �a�eÏ f Äe Ä�e �h �a� �eed e�ÜÇa ÏìÄÄ ÇÜ. The� Ä ÏÜ caÇdÏ, Ïe�d Üe�Ü �eÏÏageÏ a�d f c ìÇÏe, Äa� �iÏiÜÏ �heÇe Ä ÏÏib�e. The� a�Ï c ��iÜ Ü ÄÇa� f Ç ÜheÏe Äe Ä�e a�d ÄÇ �ide ìÄdaÜeÏ, �e f Ç a� ÜheÇ aÏ Ühe � �Üh g eÏ �.
TheÇe aÇe a�Ï a fe� Äe Ä�e �h ca� � � �geÇ geÜ Ü HT ÜhaÜ A�d� �iÏiÜÏ Çegì�aÇ��; Shei�a MaÜÜhe�Ï a�d J ce��� ChaÄÄe�� ~i�d�� ÏhaÇe ÜhaÜ ÜaÏ~.
Mìch f ìÇ PaÏÜ Ça� CaÇe haÄÄe�Ï i� a�d ÜhÇ ìgh ìÇ �eÜ� Ç~ f S�a�� GÇ ìÄÏ. Each gÇ ìÄ he�ÄÏ a�d ÏìÄÄ ÇÜÏ iÜÏ �e�beÇÏ, ÏìÄÄ ÇÜi�g Äe Ä�e �heÇe �eeded.
SAFEGUARDING
Gì� Wi��i� �Ü c �Üi�ìeÏ Ü ÏeÇ�e HT i� Ühe ~e� Ç �e f SafegìaÇdi�g OfficeÇ. We ìÏe a SafegìaÇdi�g DaÏhb aÇd fÇ � Ühe O�f Çd Di ceÏe ÜhaÜ ai�Ï Ü �a~e Ühe da� Ü da� ad�i�iÏÜÇaÜi � f ÏafegìaÇdi�g � Çe efficie�Ü. ThiÏ he�ÄÏ ìÏ Ü ~eeÄ ìÄ-Ü -daÜe �iÜh a�� �aÜÜeÇÏ Çe�aÜi�g Ü �ì��eÇab�e adì�ÜÏ a�d chi�dÇe� �iÜhi� ìÇ chìÇch fa�i��.
Ma�d� He�deÇÏ � iÏ ìÇ Chi�dÇe�’Ï Cha�Äi �. If a�� f � ì�g Äe Ä�e aÇe � ÇÇied Ç c �ceÇ�ed ab ìÜ a��Ühi�g Ühe� ca� chaÜ Ü heÇ f Ç he�Ä Ç ÏìÄÄ ÇÜ.
MISSION & EVANGELISM
Alpha
We have run the Alpha course in both the Autumn and Spring terms this past year, with about twelve guests at each. This has been a great opportunity to share the gospel and for people to ask their questions about the Christian faith, within a relaxed and safe environment.
A good number of people have moved on from Alpha to a small group and some have joined the wider church family at Sunday morning services. Thanks to everyone who has prepared and served food, washed up and prayed for us. We have valued the sense of whole church family involvement.
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We will be running Alpha in the autumn - once again on a midweek evening.
Welcome Team
Our welcome team consists of a dedicated group of fantastic volunteers who are keen to welcome newcomers to HT and help them feel part of church family life.
Andy and Andrea hosted the first ‘Newcomers’ Tea’ at the Vicarage which 25 people, new to the church, attended and where much cake was eaten and tea was drunk! The plan is to hold these gatherings regularly to help newcomers feel welcome and give them an opportunity to learn more about HT.
We have also developed a new Welcome Pack full of information about what HT offers and how people can get involved in our church family life. The pack is offered to newcomers and it will be further developed in the year ahead.
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MISSION & EVANGELISM
A��eÏbìÇ� C ��ì�iÜ� G ÏÄe� Ch iÇ
The Gospel choir is open to all, and sings a selection of Gospel songs alongside some secular choices focussing on Gospel themes of hope, freedom, and love. This year has been an exciting one with numbers going up, with around 1820 regulars currently.
As always, we would love to see more members - no ability to read music is required, as all songs are learnt by ear. We sang at a Christmas concert at Berryfields, had a concert at HT in July and sang at the HT Community Christmas Carol Service. The choir is really gelling as a group now. We have had a couple of socials where people can chat for longer and feel the benefit of belonging to the group.
HT FC HTFC has continued this year although moving venue to play indoors at the Grange School on Monday nights 7-8pm. We have a wide range of ages and abilities - with a mixture of church members and friends and even a couple of pupils from the school! We’re hoping to have a few social events so that we can build relationships and get to know each other better. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Peter Bisley - we’d love more HT men to join!
G� ba� MiÏÏi �
Mission partners Paul & Sarah Tester and The ‘Reeds‘ visited HT to give updates on their ministry in Peru and southern Europe respectively and we continue to support Pauline Linton in the DRC. Recently, Andrew Henderson visited Sierra Lone with a team from SOMA and returned with some fantastic stories. Closer to home, we continue to support groups in Aylesbury including the Town Chaplaincy, Youth for Christ, the Foodbank and AHAG. A new Giving Committee is currently being formed to continue this ministry.
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TRINITY COFFEE SHOP
The C ffee Sh Ä haÏ � � bee� Çì��i�g f Ç a Ü Üa� f 14 �eaÇÏ a�d f Ç 3 �eaÇÏ i� iÜÏ cìÇÇe�Ü f Ç�. IÜ Çe�ai�Ï a Ä Äì�aÇ �e�ìe f Ç ìÇ � ca� a�d � �a� cìÏÜ �eÇÏ. The i�c �e ge�eÇaÜed iÏ Ïig�ifica�Ü f Ç chìÇch fì�dÏ, Ühe chìÇch bìi�di�g iÏ ~eÄÜ Äe� Ü Ühe Äìb�ic f Ç Ü� e�ÜÇa � Ç�i�gÏ a �ee~, a�d – ÄeÇhaÄÏ � ÏÜ i�Ä ÇÜa�Ü�� – a fÇie�d�� �e�c �i�g ÏÄace iÏ cÇeaÜed f Ç a�� �h �a�Ü Ü dÇ Ä i� f Ç Ï �e c �Äa�� Ç a chaÜ. OìÇ h �e�ade ca~eÏ a�d ba~eÏ aÇe ~i�d�� ÄÇ �ided b� i�-h ìÏe ba~eÇÏ a�d ìÇ LaÜÜeÏ a�d A�eÇica� Ï aÇe a��a�Ï �e�� Çecei�ed.
The C ffee Sh Ä haÏ a�Ï bee� ab�e Ü ÏìÄÄ ÇÜ Ï �e ÏÜìde�ÜÏ �iÜh ÏÄecia� �eedÏ �h gai� e�ÄeÇie�ce i� a � Ç~Ä�ace a�d gi�e a �e�c �e ha�d i� c�eaÇi�g a�a� a�d �aÏhi�g ìÄ aÜ Ühe e�d.
AfÜeÇ 14 �eaÇÏ, Ï �e f ìÇ eÆìiÄ�e�Ü iÏ begi��i�g Ü fee� a �iÜÜ�e ÜiÇed, Ï �e aÇe � ~i�g f Ç�aÇd Ü Ï �e ìÄgÇadeÏ i� Ühe �eaÇ fìÜìÇe.
The � �ì�ÜeeÇÏ ha�e fÜe� bee� ca��ed ìÄ � Ü ÄÇ �ide ÏìÄÄ ÇÜ f Ç Üh Ïe �eadi�g chìÇch e�e�ÜÏ: c �ceÇÜÏ, fì�eÇa�Ï, ÏìÄÄeÇÏ, �eeÜi�gÏ eÜc. a�d Ühe� ha�e bee� ÏìÄÄ ÇÜed b� ÜheÇ chìÇch �e�beÇÏ �h ÏÜeÄ i� f Ç ÜheÏe �e- ff e�e�ÜÏ. We a��a�Ï aÄÄÇeciaÜe Ïìch ffeÇÏ f he�Ä Ü ÏeÇ�e Ühe chìÇch c ��ì�iÜ�.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
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HT engages with the wider community of Aylesbury in other ways too. In August we were represented at the Bìc~Ï C ì�Ü� Sh � , providing coffee for over 1000 weary attendees. Also in August we made and served over 2000 cups of tea (there’s a theme developing here) for ChìÇch i� Ühe PaÇ~ that took place in our parish. In December we participated in ’ ChÇiÏÜ�aÏ � Ühe C bb�eÏ ’ in town; dressing up as nativity characters and taking part in the parade, introducing the real message of Christmas into the festivities.
We continue to host and support the fantastic A��eÏbìÇ� T �� ChaÄ�ai�c� . There are chaplains in the park, in Morrisons and in the town - including a number of Street Angels.
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Our support for the much-needed A��eÏbìÇ� F dba�~ has grown and we have a representative on their Board of Trustees as well. We host ‘ SÄace’ on a Monday which provides a listening ear and counselling for those who need it. We are also home for A��eÏbìÇ� Va�e Y ìÜh f Ç ChÇiÏÜ and U�iÜe , and are delighted to have been able to host ‘ Wh� I Be�ie�e ’ this year. Once a month, people from across the town have come to HT to hear testimony and teaching from a range of well-known speakers explaining why they believe in God.
At the TìÇ�fìÇ� �g Jì�i Ç Sch � CaÇ � SeÇ�ice we were packed to the rafters as usual and this year we have also hosted Deanery Synod and Chapter Meetings, cooked numerous breakfasts for the Evangelical Anglicans in Aylesbury (EAA) and hosted the Aylesbury Church Network (ACN) at lunchtimes.
Not forgetting our most consistent interaction with the wider community - the Coffee Shop.
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CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
HTA KidÏ
G� Y ìÜh Café, PaÜhfi�deÇÏ & Chi��
HTA Kids is for children aged 3-11 years and includes a mix of games, prayer, worship, crafts and Bible teaching. We meet from 11am on Sundays during the service.
Young people have the opportunity to engage with HT most weeks. Three out of four Sundays, Matt & Claire Norman lead Pathfinders from 11am - 12 noon with able assistance from a small group of volunteers. Amongst other things they have been learning about prayer this year and recently had a very successful social evening out bowling.
Last year we learnt about New Testament characters, Psalms and justice in our communities. We learnt memory verses, watched videos, painted, baked, completed quizzes, played games, had treasure hunts, parties, and worshipped together!
Once a month, Millie Tomson and her team lead Chill in the lounge; offering a safe space for our young people to come, chat and ask questions about faith.
It is wonderful to see the children growing in faith and friendships, inviting friends along, and enjoying time together while learning about Jesus. The wide age range of HTA Kids continues to have benefits and challenges.
Also, once a month on a Friday evening, Mandy, Ed and Anne run Glo Youth Café with social activities, crafts and sports for our young people and their friends. Each month has a different focus and the tuck shop is always a hit. Recently, Andy and Andrea paid a visit for a session of some very searching questions.
Our dedicated volunteer team includes leaders and helpers, with assistance from the office staff, Safeguarding lead and PCC reps. This year, we thanked Jane Piper, Claire Norman and Peter Bisley who stood down from leading & helping, and welcomed new members to the team. We are grateful to those who give their time and energy so faithfully to support this ministry.
HT remains committed to travelling with young people as they negotiate their teenage years. Many of you reading this will be able to call to mind adults that were there for you when you were growing up. Could you maybe spare an hour or two a month to invest in this generation?
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CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
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On behalf of HT, Ruth Jarrett goes into Turnfurlong Infant and Junior Schools six times a year to take Christian assemblies, including at Christmas and Easter. Each assembly reaches approximately 540 children across both schools. Ruth also takes some assemblies at Broughton Infant School. In December, we ran workshops for year 3 at Turnfurlong Juniors exploring the real meaning of Christmas and Turnfurlong Juniors came to HT for their school carol service. In July, we ran transition workshops for year 6 at Turnfurlong Juniors which helped them to explore moving up to secondary school. During the session each child was given an “It’s Your Move” book (Scripture Union) which is packed full of helpful advice about moving up to secondary school. Please pray that the schools continue to welcome us in to run these activities.
Our vision is to provide welcome, friendship and care for 0-5’s and their carers. Interactive sessions (which include singing, story, craft, refreshments, and free play) offer the opportunity to have fun and learn about Jesus. We meet weekly during term time in Walton Hall.
Lighthouse would not happen without our committed, servant hearted team of volunteers. This year, we thanked Jemimah, Val, Margaret, Hester and Charley who all stood down and Joc who changed roles, and welcomed several new volunteers to the team. In November, we celebrated the installation of the stained-glass window, recognising all children’s ministry at HT. Particular thanks to Cate for her support in this project. Everyone saw the window at our funfilled Christmas Crib Service which included a fantastic story by Andy and Veronica, followed by a picnic lunch.
Several team members attended the National Playtime Conference in September. We were reminded that beneath the surface of our noisy and lively sessions there is hidden treasure. Children learn how to interact with each other, gain resilience, develop fine motor and social skills, and more, all while learning about the love of Jesus.
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PÇa�eÇ Mi�iÏÜÇ�
Prayer Ministry was ‘re-launched’ this year with some training back in the spring. The focus is on a person-centred approach, where those coming for prayer are also encouraged to pray for themselves, as well as receive prayer.
Some logistical issues remain, but we continue to offer prayer on the right-hand side of the main body of the church. Andy has been keen to emphasise that Prayer Ministry is not so much ‘what does God want to do now’ but rather what has God already been doing through the service and how can our prayers help continue to further that.
We remain keen to see Prayer Ministry become an everyday part of HT’s worshipping life. Thank you to all who give of themselves in praying for others in this way.
PRAYER
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M �Üh�� PÇa�eÇ MeeÜi�gÏ
Prayer meetings have continued on the first Thursday of the month 7-8pm throughout the year.
Ian and Carol Waterfield lead the charge on this and have been encouraged by the regular attendance of a faithful few.
In addition, Rob & Graziella Clarke have opened up their home on the other Thursday evenings for prayer, and one or two have joined them for this.
Nothing is achieved without prayer. These meetings are open to everyone who would like to join.
SMALL GROUPS
Our small group ministry continues to offer the church family an opportunity for a deeper sense of belonging and to connect with others walking the journey of faith. The past year has seen some changes in small group leadership and growth in the number of groups available to join. The group descriptions and photos of the leaders have been updated and are now in the church foyer. There you can see the variety of groups on offer and we are hopeful that we will continue to see groups multiplying as the church family continues to grow.
Our small groups meet both during the daytime and evening: Tuesdays to Fridays.
If your desire is to become more involved as an HT member in the year ahead then why not consider joining a small group? You can speak to Millie Tomson for more information.
A huge thank you to all of the leaders for serving our church family in this important pastoral ministry and for supporting others on their discipleship journey.
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CHURCH LIFE
TheÇe ha�e bee� � ÜÏ f ÄÄ ÇÜì�iÜieÏ f Ç HT Ü ‘be Ï cia�’ �eÇ Ühe ÄaÏÜ �eaÇ. The � �e� f HT gaÜheÇed f Ç ‘Pìddi�gÏ & PÇ Ïecc ’ a�d ÏÜ ÇieÏ fÇ � � ca� fe�a�e �icaÇ, Sa��� B ÜÜ �eÇ.
N Ü Ü be ìÜd �e, Me�@HT �eÜ f Ç a Chi�eÏe �ea� a�d a Üa�~ fÇ � GÇa�Ü S�iÜh CEO f ‘Ha�d-i�-Ha�d’, a chaÇiÜ� he ÏeÜ ìÄ, �hich � Ç~Ï ÄÇed �i�a�Ü�� i� Ke��a. The �e� ha�e a�Ï begì� Ü �eeÜ ÄeÇi dica��� f Ç � ÇÏhiÄ a�d ÄÇa�eÇ e�e�i�gÏ.
O�eÇ 20 f ìÏ aÜÜe�ded Ne� Wi�e i� Ke�Ü �aÏÜ Ïì��eÇ. S �e ca�Äed a�d ÏÜa�ed Ühe �h �e �ee~, ÜheÇÏ Ä ÄÄed i� f Ç a da� Ç Ü� , Ü e�{ � Üeachi�g a�d � ÇÏhiÄ.
We ha�e a�Ï had Ü� Ï cia� e�e�ÜÏ i� Wa�Ü � Ha��: Ühe fiÇÏÜ bei�g a Qìi" NighÜ Çga�iÏed b� ìÇ � ì�g Äe Ä�e a�d Ühe Ïec �d a HaÇ�eÏÜ SìÄÄeÇ a�d Ta�e�Ü Sh �.
Fi�a���, ‘M Çe Tea VicaÇ’ iÏ � � he�d �ce a � �Üh i� Ühe f �eÇ, �heÇe Äe Ä�e dÇ Ä i� f Ç a chaÜ �iÜh A�d� a�d ÜheÇÏ.
PCC, DEANERY SYNOD & ELECTORAL ROLL
Mike Fulker, Chris Dalladay and Andy represent HT on the Deanery Synod, with Graham Strachan as Lay Chair. Synod meets three times a year to consider topics affecting all the churches in the deanery. We also have special presentations from organisations connected to the work of the church. Most recently, Synod considered the parish share within the deanery, and had a presentation from Compassion UK on child sponsorship. Anyone who would like to know more about the work of Synod, please speak to the members listed above.
Our Electoral Roll number is 129 people, compared to 136 at the APCM last May. Every sixth year a new Electoral Roll is prepared. We will be doing this in 2025.
If you are not currently on the Electoral Roll, do think about joining. You are eligible to join if you live in the parish or if you have been attending habitually for at least six months, and it is a way of showing that you belong to the church.
The PCC was made up of the following: Shani Bragg, Nicki Strachan, Penny Hurst, Andrew Henderson, Bruce Cullen, Matt Tomson, Mandy Henderson and Nigel Coote. In addition we have our three Deanery Synod members and finally we have the following ex-officio members: Andy Johnson (Vicar), Graham Strachan (warden), Jocelyn Chappell (warden).
Over the course of the year the following have stood down: David Robinson, Ian Webb and Jane Piper and Andrew is stepping down at the APCM. We thank them for their service to Holy Trinity and their contributions to the PCC.
There are 6 meetings a year plus a social gathering in December. At every meeting we always discuss: Finance, Safeguarding, Children’s and Youth work and Building related matters.
This year we have also tackled new Sunday services, staff restructuring and our ongoing Covid-19 response as well as some theological issues. In the year ahead the PCC will be focussed on developing a 5 year plan.
There are vacancies on the PCC, so if you are interested in joining us, please speak to Bruce (PCC Secretary) or Andy to find out more.
To keep up to date with what the PCC are currently discussing, contact Bruce to receive meeting minutes.
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FABRIC & BUILDINGS
Although the overall state of the fabric is good, we haven‘t spent very much money on it for the last ten years, so naturally one or two areas are in need of attention. There are also some large long-standing projects looming, that will require significant investment and fund raising, i.e. a new boiler, building insulation and interior decoration. The Diocese of Oxford‘s five-year mandatory buildings inspection is due next year so we will see what that raises.
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In 2023 we spent around £10,000 on our buildings, not including on-going costs. However, this does include about £3,000 spent on the new Lighthouse stainedglass window, which was conceived and fundraised for back in 2015. Thanks to Operations Manager, Cate, for all her hard work driving the project to completion, and to Claudia Phipps for designing and making the window.
The budget of £4,000 for 2024, is very tight, but we will do our best to keep to that by focussing on essential maintenance and repairs, and various but necessary testing and checks.
Two projects are planned for which we’re applying to external funders for grants:
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the kitchenette in the crèche room upstairs, which has been unusable for some time, will be upgraded thanks to the kind donation of time and resources from Mark Knight.
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the foyer will be getting a refresh during the summer, to better serve the many community groups that enjoy the space and in readiness for extra days being added to the opening of the Coffee Shop, which is anticipated in the autumn.
FINANCE
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Our Year
Our Assets
Day to day income £210, 000 Day to day expenditure £196,000 Surplus for the year £14,000 One-off donation of £10,000 received Gift Day raised approximately £16,000 (including Gift Aid)
Fixed assets of £435,000 (Church Extension) Restricted funds of £9,000 Unrestricted Funds of £54,195 (of which bank and cash is £43,000)
HOLYTt2lNITY AYLESBURY www.htaylesbury.org office@htaylesbury.org 01296 398110 VILtxr.' Revd Anty Johnson THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND
Flnanclal Statsmonis For th• y•ar •nd•d 31 D•e•mb•r 2023 For Thg Walton Parochlal Church Councll
Parochlal Church Councll of Walton Ayl•sbury Flnand•l Statemtrnts for th• year•ndod 31 De¢•mbgr 2023 Stat•m•nt of ff nanelal •¢tiviti•S r•$ FndS Fundj 2023 rnllourres In¢cffllr•J re1¢ from olat•d lundb 194.387 IM,387 le6,154 other Vowntsry Re8tymS 3.310 3.310 2.281 IrtthmiTrJ from oFan9&XIw0ts 12,148 12.158 R•tsourc•8 •xp•ttd•d Co•tof g•wr4tlng fvnd• 13.731 13,731 15.8NI Ar@SdireC0Yrf•lr#d to knbY 1%.474 4S,347 174.821 1e8.585 ChuTch Marw9wMI&Admknl8tr¥ 51.978 5t,978 52.296 10,872 141.5511 PO.6791 154.1311 Gro•9 traTh$f•¥• b•toM•n lund# olhrrwi•dns {loss•sJ 10.872 130.6791 154,1311 Obwrewnl•ed g•ln¥ 1101 N•t bhty•*m•ntlnthJthli 10.872 130,8791 IS4,1311 Tot41fvtyY•brouihtfornard 51195 481,961 536.166 TotslfvThl¥¢wrfgd lorw•vd
Paroehial Church Council of Walton Ayl•sbury Flnanclal Stst•mgnts for th• year •nd•d 31 th¢grnbeT 2023 l•n¢¢ sheet a8 at 31 D8¢•mbor 2023 nr•s Fun un Funds 2022 Flxed Tar¥JIbSs 9.372 452,229 474.288 4.258 Toll IL•d wts tbknr& aThJ weP&eNts Cash ai ana h hand 17.872 42.748 17.872 51,837 6.899 9.089 Toiileurr•rtass arfwjunts dLYJllhin onèpr 5,833 54,787 No1 AU•t¥ Fund• olthè ChUh 64,159 64.159 54,195 ted fumts R•th¢t•dfJJThJS 441,316 441.318 481.£61 Total fvnd* oftho ¢hur¢h App¥thI tythe Parochkl Church Cou1 and 9On Charrnan
Parochial Church Councll of Walton Aylo8bury FlnanGlal Ststem•nts for the year ended 31 Decembèr 2023 Notes to tho Flnancial Statement$ 1 A¢countlng pollcl•• The fin8rK#81 st81ements have been prepared li arxcrfdonit wththe Chwch Aco)unliig R4datiDr 20[k%,totherVth app&cat4e accountng 8tantt8rds and Ihe Charnks SORP IFRS1021. The fiTharKial statements have Wn prepgod urtdwlhe hiylorical cost convention. Th&ffin8ndal st8t&ment$ Include all trawctions. asyets aTrJ 18bilit5 for whth the PCC is [X>ib in law. Theydo rnl indude the aco)unts graups Ihal V%ir main affi1latJn lo another bo rnrlhose thai are hfomBI 9atherirvJs ofchurch rn8rnbers. The acwrrt5 are rEported on an acuualB ba818. Theffin8W81 statements we prepared in sterftyig, whith i& Ihe fiJNAk)r•l ojrrenw of the PCC. Monetsry amounts in these financial stalement88re to ts rEare51 £. Gog coThrn Al Ihetimtr ofakwro¥ing the finarKlal statements, Ihe FCC membets a rea5(b eydation that PCC has 8dequ818 re8reAS lo ¢tyItin ir¢operatonal estenCe for th8 foresee8We future. ThLM the PCC Mernbe continue to adOPtt gcirvJ concem bas of a(mJrtiry in weparing the financi81 stalemenls. Funds Unrestricted we ger•I funds ran be used for ordinary PCC wrpo88& Desj8ted funds are unrestricted fund5that have been set aside by Ihe PCC for PaoI18rp$e8. Reslncted bjnds represern181 from a trust maybe expended onw on those objeet$ provKled in Ihe terns of the trusl or uesl, and (bl donation$ argrants rVett a specThlcObct or i)vited by Ihe Ftc fDfa 5peGffic object The fund5 may onty be expended on the 8C¢ c&je¢t for %ttic gre gr4en. kny balance remoIrI n$nt at tts end of Ihe year mLt be earitd fDrward 88 a baF8re ofthal fld. The PCC does not llY invest ParatY for each fvnd. IornINj Voluntaryincome & c8ptslsourL¥$ Co1¢1k)rts a when rttw¥ed by or on behah oflhÈ PCC. PThned giwng reeewsbfe under co¥enanl is recognlsed only %then recthved. Income tax re¢o¥emNe on co¥enants orghl 8id donations is r&ogrised when the inGome is recognised and Co1{0 is Iety. Grants 8Th1 lega(ie5 to the PCC ar8 acCOLted for as soon as Ihe PCC is notrrd ofits legal entilkment aTrJ th8 amount due. FuThJs ralsed by a fete, g•deA) party sirnilar events 8re 8CCWrt&l fiygross. S&ks of books magaires from thwth book8t8# and drits and sn8dts from the toffee are accwnted wsss. Rental incomfrom Ihe lèttkng of cmjrch ptSets 1$ re¢ogneY the 181 is due. Incofrne from invgstrnwjts DNSendsaThJ terest are accounted rEG•wdWe. Tax recover8bk on Such kncom8 Y6 recogThed kn Ihe a0>)11 yeaf. ReIG•S •XPW4ded (antS 8nd dorolon$ are aecryjnled forthen paid over, or when awarded, rflhal a%Yard create5 a bindiry orconstructwe ol98on M the PCC. The dIean parish Share is acColted forwhen payabl&. Anypafish $ha unpaKI ai 31sl Dgcemir Is 95 Stated in the te8 to these aoxunts. Amfxjnts received SdralY for MIS¢0 are deatt lth as rèSlTrd1 fvNJ$. All otlT expendthjre ra genuaty reccgnised wtten It is mcurral 8TrJ 1$ arxounted for gross. Pension costs The carity cpth$ a ¢tribl penston stharrÉ. Cortrbulon$ p8y8bk to th8rW$ pen8K)n xheme are thpryed to Ihe statetof Financial AttK¥lties w) the wod to they relate. Fix•d •s¥•t¥ Consecrat&J 8TrJ benefad propety of any kiThY 15 eXd from the financial statements by s.1012Xcl Charibes A(1 2011. No ¥ak on ffh)waile thwch IlshingS hald by chur¢hwardw$ fm $pe(ial tIU5tfor Ihe PCC. and vthih rLIr& a faCultylordposal sin Ihe PCC ¢sIderS this to be inalien8bk propety. Al èxpent1i1u in¢urred durHig the year on consecrata or berfice JdI[J8 and trae clxjrd) fijtnislxrys. whetr maiTrlenance or impro¥eN*nts, i%written oflas expenditure in Ihe SOFA and 8eparaldy disdosed. The ixjildry eenSiOn woth has been capitslBd and %MII b& WT?It8n dowTh over twenty fve years. Fixtwe, riting5 aTvJ 8qprn8nt 18 deweciated on a strai9hf lino basi5 Ilwge to len years.
Irw•stmÈn¢¥ Inveslments are valuEd at purtha5e price as the amount 15 nol Co•10r0d to be materf81. urrgnt assets ArTrounts ovAng to Ihe PCC at 31 De¢emtrr In respe(1 offre$, rert$ or ¥)LW afe shDWa$ debtots Wo¥iS for ary arn15 Ihat may pro% uncollectiL¥è. Short4emi dekX)$il in¢kJde ¢¥sh k1 w deposit eilherwilh CBF ChLwth of England Funds or81 the barth. Cuwront LiaL4lhle8 cdi10r$ and provisty)ns art recognised where PCC has a present 01¥jaon aring Fr a pasl event that Mll probabty 5Urt n the Iransftr of fund810 a third paty arKI the amount dL io setue fv obl¥Jabon ¢an be tneasured orestimaled relkqbty. Cfeditors proVi%Nj are recogTh5ed al trir setllement amount.
Parochial Church CounGil of Walton Aylesbury Financial Statements for the yr •nd•d 31 December 2023 Notes to tho Financial Statement8 2023 2022 2 An1# tsf incomin9 YoUlCo8 FundB FundB Tolal fvnds Tot•1 fijntts Inc¢)ming rnStsLVW from gPngr•t•d frJndB yonIary Iorn ann8d glvlng Lk)t)ation$ T&¥ recowatle COleCt) lopeTr plate} Sw(y 127.208 31.401 2.814 32.964 194.387 127,2Q8 31,401 2.814 32.984 194.387 125.988 28.626 10,0 166,154 oth¢1Voltyry In¢ofi Rosourcos Churd) PAJikllng Pmje¢t "ft cfi Buil Pmject Donations Special Collethcfi8 for onward payment 3,310 3,310 3,310 3,310 2.281 2,281 IA¥tttmont In¢om• Interesl re¢wvetl Incomlng Irom oper•bng a¢tivrt Fees Coffee $hf4J Other In(x)me 2.041 7.856 2,251 12.148 7,856 2,251 11.662 3.980 12.158 Totsl Incomlng RM¢)ur¢•8 206.055 3.796 209.851 180.600
Parochlal Church Councll of Walton Ayl681)ury Flnanclal St8tom•nts for t y•ar ondod 31 Do¢ombgr 2023 Notes to the Flnanclal Statèments Unr•¥twiGt8d Funds Rostrlctsd 3 An•ty•b c4 rMour¢M txpMd•d 2023 2022 Co•t of pn•rating lun Grlnts Misspjnary Grants 13,731 13.731 13,731 13.731 15,880 15,880 AGtiwitWs r•l•tlng to Mlnhtry o(wn P¥i$h Sha Staff experoeslHousiThJ Churth rumkng expew$ Chtsrth 0¢tenance Junkir Chwth Outreach Coffee shop staff and running Costs Oi5uelionary 8 Wetfare payments Sal Colecliws paid o¥er Missian ¥i5it pawnents Depredaoon ¢ha Bulklry Works to o¥ersea$ Churths 91,641 1,959 19.026 91,641 1,959 19,514 12,581 1,216 2,983 1.048 98.140 737 15,139 4,491 1.608 1,896 1.230 486 2,915 1.216 2.024 2,024 2.227 1.570 39,922 41,492 41,117 129.474 45,347 174,821 166.585 Churth Manag•mont& AdmSnlBtr4tSon Sakfje$ & hdmini4traltr)n Legal & FYofes$ionallee5 Bank Charges & Lo&n Intswt 50,152 1.497 329 51,978 50,152 1,497 329 51.978 49.394 2,584 3Q8 52,288 Cost of yneratlng fund herActMIS TOTAL RESOURCES EXPEIIDEO f95.183 45,347 234,731 4 lal Slaff Co#ts 23 2022 Wages and salari8$ So¢ial secunty [fi contributbjn scheme 45,985 44,840 1.192 47.177 46.194 The 4ra¥e numbervfemptyes during the year was 6 12022.. 61. No anoYeeS emohJff*nts in Èxoss QfEfjO,Q. 41bl Tr10& remvnoratlon No mernber 0111 PCC recewed reMuratIOn for thwr work on the PC¢. The who ex-offKKS TnembBrs. but are not remunerated brlheir seTrice cn the PCC.
ParochSal Church Council of Walton Ay1bry Financlal Statements for th? year endod 31 D0Mber 2023 Notes to the Financial Statement8 FthJr88, fiWng5 & •qulpm•nt 6 TangIbXèd a••ets Co8t or valuation At 31 December 2022 Additr At 31 Decemtr2023 Exlomlon Total 939,826 32,558 8,837 41.395 972,384 8,837 981,Y21 939,826 Dtpr¢¢r•ts4n At 31 t)ember 2022 ChargÈ ftyear At 31 December 2023 487,633 39,92Z 527.555 10,495 1.570 12,CfjS 498.128 41.492 539.620 Notbook valuo At 31 Oecember 2022 452,193 412,271 21063 29.330 474,258 441.601 Al 31 Deeember 2023 6 Dobtorn and prèpaymènts 2023 2023 ACCO18 receiVle Accrued incAxne- tsx refmd due Olherdebtor8 476 10,601 6,795 17.872 2,(5 4.835 7 Crgdltors and a¢¢N•kn wlthÈn on• ymr 2023 2022 Accwnt8 pay8t4e 8rn18¢¢ru&J c48ts Wages poyawe 5,833 272 1926 5.833 Unrt8tsi¢t•d Fub)& R•8triGt8d Fyn 8 Anatysi• of N•tAM•ts by T8robk Fk¢ed Assets Culrert knets Bank C8$h Debtors and ponentS abllies knnts181rQ du8 in (e Totsl8 Total 9.372 432,229 441,e111 42,748 17,872 9,089 51,837 17,872 15.8331 61159 15,8331 9)4477 441,318
ParoGhial Church Councll of Walton Ayle8bury Financial Ststom•nts for Ihg year ended 31 Decombor 2023 Notes to the Flnanclal Statements 9 Fund tran8actionB bmught In¢omkng ¥ourc Exp•nd•d GalnBI1088l Fund balances transfor¥ R¢¥lri¢t•d Fund¥ New Cmjrth BuikJiTNJ Proieet New CIKJrth Ovw8ea8 $al Colkpcllons Fund OC85an Fees 474,158 142.83n 908 432,229 7,586 1,503 217 3.310 12,0241 14861 145.3471 481.961 3,796 441,318 D¢•iun•tsd I[ Unr•stwlGted Fund8 rral FUNJ HT 54.195 54.195 206.055 206.055 195.1831 1195.1831 IW81 1gJ81 64.159 64,159 Tot•1 olall Fund¥ 5156 209.851 240,530 505,4TT 10 Fund dot•l Church 8Jing Prle¢t Churth Overs88S T0fLU IhB new extemion. A tithe frm new bJibJir¥ fund donations lo swport the lI11ng of rw ¢hur¢he8 oversea$ wi the Swjan and Pakist. A reserve to h(Ad specthcd0nati0r dLt io be passed on lo partbs. FyTrJ8 recdved fu funerals, bYEdduws ¥rKI $HnlaroctraswB payabk to the Dlocese. SpecAal Donatiora FuTrJ Lli(wan Fee5
Independent Examlnerfs Report To the Trustees of Walton Parochial Church Council. This report is regardiw the Accounts for year ended 31 December 2023. as attached. Responslbillty and basis of this reporL The Parochial Church Council has agreed that an Independent Review is required in accordance with the Charities Act 2011, section 145 & 152, for the above year. It is my responsibility to carry out this review in order to - a) confirm that the Accounts comply with the 2011 Act, b) ensure the produreS as laid down by the Act are followed, and c) report any matters which have come to my attention during this examination. Basls of Independent Examiners Report This review was in accordan with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission and included a review of records kept and maintsined by the PCC. It also included an examination of supporting evidence for the AOunts, to confirm the figures. This process is not a full audit and therefore this report does not express an Audit opinion on these Accounts. Examiners Statement l am pleased to rert that there are no major matters of conrn that have been Klentified during this review and can confirm that the records have been kept in accordance with the 2011 Act. Therefore there are, in my opinion, no matters which need to be raised from Ihe accuracy of these Accounts, however I must express concem at the )ntinued trading loss. l understand that action is being taken to address this and this years loss is below the previous year, so I would recommend that this action is continued to prevent future losses in the following years. Follow up items Check for rasuEts regarding the above This review has been assisted by the staff of HTC and I vrfould just like to place on record my thanks for all their help throughout this process. S. Marks, FMAAT 10 Chesterfield Close, Stone . 17 th April 2024 File Ref HTC Cert 2023
Approved tythe Parochial Church Councilon: And signed on its behalf by: Revd Andyjohnson Vicar8nd Chairof PCC:
Independent Examiner’s Report
To the Trustees of Walton Parochial Church Council.
This report is regarding the Accounts for year ended 31[st] December 2023, as attached.
Responsibility and basis of this report.
The Parochial Church Council has agreed that an Independent Review is required in accordance with the Charities Act 2011, section 145 & 152, for the above year.
It is my responsibility to carry out this review in order to –
a) confirm that the Accounts comply with the 2011 Act,
b) ensure the procedures as laid down by the Act are followed,
and c) report any matters which have come to my attention during this examination.
Basis of Independent Examiners Report
This review was in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission and included a review of records kept and maintained by the PCC. It also included an examination of supporting evidence for the Accounts, to confirm the figures. This process is not a full audit and therefore this report does not express an Audit opinion on these Accounts.
Examiners Statement
I am pleased to report that there are no major matters of concern that have been identified during this review and can confirm that the records have been kept in accordance with the 2011 Act. Therefore there are, in my opinion, no matters which need to be raised from the accuracy of these Accounts, however I must express concern at the continued trading loss. I understand that action is being taken to address this and this years loss is below the previous year, so I would recommend that this action is continued to prevent future losses in the following years.
Follow up items
Check for results regarding the above.
This review has been assisted by the staff of HTC and I would just like to place on record my thanks for all their help throughout this process.
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S. Marks, FMAAT 10 Chesterfield Close, Stone .
17 th April 2024 File Ref HTC Cert 2023