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## CONTENTS
page 3 Vicar’s Report
page 4 Churchwardens’ Report
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
## **Be� �g**
## 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.
**B**
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**
## **Bec �e**
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.
**B**
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.
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~**
## 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.
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.
## 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.
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.
## 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.
## 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
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.
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.
## 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?
## CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
## **LighÜh ìÏe**
## **Sch �Ï’ W Ç~**
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.
## **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
## **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.
## 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.
## 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.
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:
- 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.
- 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
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
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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 oF*an9&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$f•¥• b•toM•n lund#
olh*rrwi*•dns {loss•sJ
10.872
130.6791
154,1311
Obwrewnl•ed g•ln¥ 110*1
N•t bhty•*m•ntlnthJthli
10.872
130,8791
IS4,1311
Tot41fvtyY•brouihtfornard
51195
481,961
536.166
TotslfvThl¥¢wrfgd lorw•vd
Paroehial Church Council of Walton Ayl•sbury
Flnanclal Stst•mgnts for th• year •nd•d 31 th¢grnbeT 2023
l•n¢¢ sheet a8 at 31 D8¢•mbor 2023
nr•s
Fun
un
Funds
2022
Flxed
Tar¥JIbSs*
9.372
452,229
474.288
4.258
Tol*l IL*•d *wts
t*bknr& aThJ weP&eNts
Cash ai ana h hand
17.872
42.748
17.872
51,837
6.899
9.089
Toiileurr•rtass
arfwjunts dL*YJllhin onèpr
5,833
54,787
No1 AU•t¥
Fund• olthè ChUh
64,159
64.159
54,195
ted fumts
R•th¢t•dfJJThJS
441,316
441.318
481.£61
Total fvnd* oftho ¢hur¢h
App¥thI tythe Parochkl Church Cou1
and 9On
Charrnan
Parochial Church Councll of Walton Aylo8bury
FlnanGlal Ststem•nts for the year ended 31 Decembèr 2023
Notes to tho Flnancial Statement$
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 ac*wrrt5 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 coTh*rn
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$nt at tts end of Ihe year mL*t be earitd fDrward 88 a baF8re ofthal fld.
The PCC does not llY invest ParatY for each fvnd.
IornINj
Voluntaryincome & c8ptslsourL¥$
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 notrr*d 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 drit*s and sn8dts from the toffee
are accwnted wsss.
Rental incomfrom Ihe lèttkng of cmjrch ptSets 1$ re¢ogn*eY the 181 is due.
Incofrne from invgstrnwjts
DN*SendsaThJ 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 for*then 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 $ha unpaKI ai 31sl Dgcemi*r Is 95 Stated in the te8 to these aoxunts.
Amfxjnts received SdralY for MIS¢0 are deatt *lth as rèSlTrd1 fvNJ$. All otl*T expendthjre ra genuaty reccgnised wtten It is mcurral 8TrJ 1$
arxounted for gross.
Pension costs
The c*arity 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 $pe(ial tIU5tfor Ihe PCC. and vthih rLIr& a faCultylordposal
sin Ihe PCC ¢sIderS this to be inalien8bk propety. Al èxpent1i1u in¢urred durHig the year on consecrata or ber*fice JdI[J8 and trae
clxjrd) fijtnislxrys. whetr maiTrlenance or impro¥eN*nts, i%written oflas expenditure in Ihe SOFA and 8eparaldy disdosed.
The ixjildry eenSiOn woth has been capitslBd and %MII b& WT?It8n dowTh over twenty fve years.
Fixtwe, riting5 aTvJ 8qprn8nt 18 deweciated on a strai9hf lino basi5 Ilwge to len years.
Irw•stmÈn¢¥
Inveslments are valuEd at purtha5e price as the amount 15 nol Co•10r0d to be materf81.
urrgnt assets
ArTrounts ovAng to Ihe PCC at 31 De¢emtr*r In respe(1 offre$, 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
tr*ir 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 Decemt*r2023
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 ft*year
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
$al Colkpcllons Fund
OC85an Fees
474,158
142.83n
908
432,229
7,586
1,503
217
3.310
12,0241
14861
145.3471
481.961
3,796
441,318
D¢•iun•tsd I[ Unr•stwlGted Fund8
r*ral FUNJ HT
54.195
54.195
206.055
206.055
195.1831
1195.1831
IW81
1gJ81
64.159
64,159
Tot•1 olall Fund¥
5*156
209.851
240,530
505,4TT
10 Fund dot•l
Church 8Jing Prle¢t
Churth Overs88S
T0fLU IhB new extemion.
A tithe frm new bJibJir¥ fund donations lo swport the lI11ng of rw ¢hur¢he8
oversea$ 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.
………………………….
S. Marks, FMAAT 10 Chesterfield Close, Stone .
17 th April 2024 File Ref HTC Cert 2023