ANNUAL REPORT STOKE ST MICHAEL'S COVENTR14 2024
CONTENTS Aims and Purposes Objectives and Activities Achievements and Performance Reports Account Summary
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AIMS AND PURPOSES Stoke, Sc Michael's Church Council (PCC) has the responsibility of co-operating with the Flector in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the church, pastoral, social and ecumenical. It has maintenance responsibilities for the churches and church centres at Stoke, St Michael's OBIECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES As a PCC we subscribe to the threefold Diocesan commitment to worship God, make disciples and transform our communities. The parish seeks, in its own understanding of this vision, to inspire people to be alive to Christ's presence, to worship God and to serve the diverse community of Stoke and Wyken. In particular, we try to enable ordinary people to live out their faith as parc of our parish community through:_ '1¥ Worship 2nd prayer - learning about the gospel and the love of Jesus Provision of pastoral care for people living in the parish Mission and outreach to people living in the parish and beyond ri To facilitate this work we seek to maintain the fabric of the churches, church centre, and a worshipping presence in several local schools, in addition to this che church is committed to staffing missional projecES across the city including. Street Pastors, Carriers of Hope, Clothing Coventry and Coventry Foodbank.
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ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE 3.1 Electoral Roll 2023124 The total number of people on the Electoral Roll is currently 133. The changes slnce the last report are that 6 people have been added Malcolm Vanston-Rumney. Electoral Roll Officer 3.2 Attenddnce dt Services The average weekly worshipping attendance in October 2023 was as follows.. Adults 92 Children 12 3.3 Diqitdl Enqdqement This year we continue to use our digital platforms as a way of promoting what we do and social interaction with our congregation and community. We continu to live stream our services on Facebook. Our website vns also updated. Facebook we had 62.3k views on our content. Our reach S up by 36.8% Our top posts were... Carol service with 5,347 views Christmas Fayre 4,041 views Barn Dance 3,968 views Top Interaction The rainbow photo, ordination of women, Suzanne's anniversary and Dan's Licensing
3.4 WORSHIP AND PRA14ER On Sunda -1s; the following services take place: 8.00am Said Eucharist 9.30am Pray and Play I I.00am Sung Eucharist ni During the week, the following service takes place: Wednesday l 0.00 am Said Communion Our worship is predominantly Eucharistic but our 9.30 is all age worship where we have communion once a month. All worship, priestly and pastoral work is supported by a strong team of Readers. Once a month our Mother's Union group meet in the centre for worship and fellowship. Occasional Offices last year included... Weddings O Vow Renewal I Baptisms 6 Funerals 25 Confirmations 4
- REPORTS Rector's Report It has been an absolute delight to lead the ministry here over the past year, serving both our church and the wider community. My role has given me the privilege of walking alongside so many different people, whether through pastoral care, community outreach, or our work with local schools and organisations. A key part of my ministry has been engaging with the community. particularly through my work with the Sea Cadets and local schools, including Stoke Primary and Ravensdale. As a school governor, I have had the opportunity to support and encourage the next generation, ensuring that our schools are places where children can grow and chrive. This year also brought moments of deep sadness, particularly in the wake of the tragic losses at Pattisons. As a church, we have sought to offer comfort and support following the deaths of their headteacher Graeme and a pupil Afaf, being with the school community in their grief. Looking beyond our own parish, I have been grateful to be part of the Stoke Alliance, working alongside other agencies to create a new group dedicated to supporting the community. By pooling our resources and working together. we are betcer able to serve those in need. Similarly, our community garden has been a wonderful space of welcome, bringing new people onto our site and even providing beautiful decorations for our Harvest Festival. These moments remind us that every small act of growth-whether in a garden or in our relacionships reflects something of God's Kingdom
Rector's Report cont.. Onrn-thèT8atVys of my ministry has been working alongside Bishop Ruth, whose wisdom and encouragement have been invaluable. l am also deeply grateful Co those who have covered services in my absence, allowing me to represent our parish at General Synod. It was a great encouragement to have our voice heard at that level and to have our parish mentioned. However, my greatest delight remains the time 15pend with the children we work with each week. There is something truly special about sitting on the carpet, singing Old MacDonald, and seeing the joy on their faces. Moments like these remind me why ministry is so precious. In November I was deeply honoured to be made a Canon of Coventry Cathedral a recognition that I cherish being a Coventrian. But even more exciting was to vnlk alongside those confirmed, Pamel4 Evelyn, Donna and Debbie. Finally I cannot help but mention and give great gratitude co our five Readers, Janet, Ann, Sue, Chris and Suzanne who have their own unique ministries, its joy to work alongside you all. The hard work of our three churchwardens, Chris, Jim and Neal. Our talented musical director, Linda, Audrey our Safeguarding officer and our superb administrator Lynda. As we look ahead, I remain excited and hopeful for all that God 15 doing among us. May we continue to grow, serve, and build His Kingdom together. Lots of love Rev Claire x
Churchwdrdens Review 2024 Life gets awfully busy sometimes. I know that only too well as I sit down at 9pm on a Monday evening after a full day in the office beginning to write out my Churchv12rden's review of 2024. Busyness for busyness sake isn't necessarily a trait we would nt to celebrace in churches if we're too busy how can we possibly stop to listen to what God is calling us to do. If, however, we're busy because there is a general 'bustle' of activity around the place that means we're providing a space for our community to come together, a space for people to worship, a space for people to socialise. a space for people to find comfort, well, in that case it's none too bad a thing to be a little bit busy. And I'm pleased to say that in 2024 we continued to be a little bit busy. started listing down all the things I might write about for 2024 before I realised there's an avrful lot, so, in a break from tradition for these review I'm going to try and just pull out some highlights: Socially we've been 'all-a-go' in 2024. We've flipped pancakes, thrown ourselves into Wild Messy Church, prayed our way around the Parish on a lovely social walk. sung our hearts out at Songs of Praise before filling ourselves with a hearty BBQ feast, we iesied the grey marter with not one buc two quizzes, we do-si-do-ed our way through a wonderful barn dance, got the full-house playing bingo, cested che water with a saunter to 'Skeggy' and refined ourselves with some 'posh-nosh' ac Afternoon Tea. Nor only did we do all that we continued to hold our annual Christmas Fayre which was another great success raising over £2500.
Our lunch club has continued to thrive feeding over 50 souls on a monthly basis whilst providing a great place for people to share some much needed friendship and fellowship. Mikes Tykes also continues to provide a wonderful place for Mums and Dads to bring their little ones for a morning of aciivities and, in some cases. a much need break for a nice warm brew. We launched two new expressions of worship in 2024 - our Space to Breathe service offering people to chance to have some calm reflection and Space to Worship giving people the chance to try some different worship styles. What a wonderful thing to celebrate - it is a great thing to be part of 2 church that bucks the trend and, where other churches have been forced to reduce their offering, we are lucky enough to offer even more! Before we acknowledge the folks who've made it happen there are some other honourable mentions we shouldn't forget: celebrating Suzanne's 25th year anniversary of becoming a reader, the 30, anniversary of women's ordination, some of our bell ringers taking part in the Ringing World National Youth Championship at St Paul's and having four of our number confirmed by Bishop Ruth. Looking back it's clear to see that we were a good kind of busy in 20241 ry> Of course, all of this couldn't have happened without a cast of so many. Rev Claire continues to lead our little family in Stoke and we're all very grateful for all your hard work throughout another year with lots of ups and downs. We are forever grateful to our team of readers for their cime, their prayers and their passion for ministry. Thank you to Jim who continues to be a fundamental cog in the St Michael's machine. Thanks too must go to the Lyndas l Linda5 - Lynda in the office for keeping us from drowning under a mountain of admin and Linda our musical director for your continued passion in leading music at St Mikes. .•
There are, of course, many, many others to thank for their time and effort who I couldn'c lisc here for fear of wricing war and peace. Suffice to say, thank you, to all of you, for your love, care and commitment to carrying out God's mission here ac Stol<e Sc Michael's! Let us hope that 2025 will be yet another year that we can celebrate some exciting events, some great community engagement and a real season of growth for faith in this community. Blessings Chris
Fdbric Report 2023124 The redecoration of the rear of the church above the kitchen area, was completed. The general condition of the Church is good. The Vesrry refurb layout requires confirming with the various users and then we can move to to obtaining quotations for the work to start and also raising funds for the Bell Tower. The Community Centre continues to attrnct new voluntary groups and fees paying bookings. New users include a dog therapy group. The garden by the centre continues to be maintained by the Growthers Team who are working really hard to provide an organic allotment. The community payback team continue to do an amazing job each week maintaining the churchyard. After many year of complaints around the car park it was finally re- surfaced and a new passing lay-by put in. ."k.Xii.)L
Music dnd St Michdel s Personnel Numbers remain healthy with a good balance of parts. Most recent members include Titi and Ola Ajepe (great to have mother and daughter - speaking of which, Aurora put in her first appearance at our Christingle service and has been at choir practices ever since as big 5isCer Zoe did when she vlas the same age!). We've also welcomed Donna Miller into our ranks taking our numbers up to 17 when Faith reappears during time away from university. We are very lucky at SSM to have such a flourishing, loyal choir. Activities In addition to their attendance at all our regular Sunday and Festival serrfices, the choir was busy in July as I st saw (and heard) them singing with the choir of St Mark's Bilton at the installation there of Dan our former curate. Friday 5th and Monday 8th they were singing 'away' again at Mary Magdalen's, Hearsall thi5 time it was rehearsals for a special service of evensong there on Friday 19th. This was a celebration of it being 90 years since the consecration of this church. Fridays in August were a well earned rest period from practices but there were always sufficient numbers to form a choir for the Sunday services. Once back in Sepcember we were back again practising anthems to celebrate harvest, Advent and of-course the Christmas carol service. (We are now working on a special service for Pentecost - v£Ch this space.) Training Our newest recruits have worked particularly hard this year on their training and consequently we have been delighied to see Titi and Ola achieving their dark blue ribbons and Donna her light blue. After the three awards have been passed 'in house ' as it were, there are a few externally examined awards which are available. Faith and Alice are currently working towards awards of the Guild of Church Musicians and l am sure there will be more news on this before long.
Children's dnd Fdmilies Jesus said 'Let the little Children Come to Me. This past year our church and myself have continued to be blessed by our contact with children, young people and their families, coming into our church and centre. On a Sunday morning our 9:30am all-age service has been re-named PRAY AND PLAY, in an effort to help new families identify that it 15 5Ultable for them. The PLAY though is not just for the children! Here we have an interactive. imaginative mix of story, song and dance, prayer, craf¢ exploration of faith and care & share. You can not fail to be touched by our children's enthusiasm and insight. We have a pool of at least 12 childrenlteenagers who attend on a regular basis as circumstances dictate. I personally have appreclated the technlcal support of one of our teenagers. Once a month we seek to have Holy Communion. We have trialled Lego church on a midweek tea time, and have been slow with uptake. Moving Lego church to the occasional Pray and Play has been well appreciated. On a Sunday morning at the I 1:00am seniice of Holy Communion we have approximately 6 children including one baby attending on a regular basis. For their use we have a ' I 1:00 box, containing Children's Holy Communlon books, and 'Lord's Prayer, cube, as well as colouring and worksheets relating to the gospel of the day. oHGAATVLAT/o ON GRADUATING FROM MIKES TIKES Messy Church - at Good Friday and times of 1/2 terni we have put on some very well attended sessions of Messy Church: bringing into church and church yard, children from Sunday Church. St Mike's Tikes and others, with crafts, bible story, song and prayer, and usually chocolate! iJSTOKtSTMI¢NAELSCHVrtcH Jt") dL'4e.
St Mike's Tikes - is our pre-school parentlcarer and toddler group. We meet Thursday mornings at term time. We are ran by a dedicated group of volunteers and have recently said farewell to a longstanding member. At Tikes the parentslcarers find friendship and support and the children have fun with playtime, snack time, song time and recent introduction of story time. Each week we have introduced an additional theme mainly for the 'older'children to enjoy. Recently 'World book day, was well appreciated, with many of the little one dressing up and pre-loved books donated and distributed. n7on.i. MILK Schools - At Christmas time we were once again blessed by children from our local schools (Stoke Junior, Ravensdale, Pattisons) coming into our church for scratch Nativity and carol services. We had fun taking carol singing and scratch nativity into school as well. BEANZ Rev Claire has been challenged by the children as she has gone into school to take the occasional R.E lessons, and she has given much needed support as a Governor to Stoke Primary and Ravensdale, as well as pastoral support to Pattison5. With our children's work we have worked closely with our safeguarding officer and her help and support has been invaluable. We also look forward to working with our new curate and all that she shall bring. Suzanne Sapiano Reader with responsibility for work with children and young people Scoke Sr Michael'5 Church op
Mothers Union Mothers, Union is a worldwide community of both women and men, which began over 140 years ago, ( in modern times you no longer need co be a mother, married or a woman An organisation that promotes and supports family life and aims to make a safer, fairer world for families, and encourages parents co develop the faith of their children, to maintain a worldwide fellowship of Christians united in prayer, worship and serrfice and helps those whose family life has met with adversity. An organisation that campaigns on social issues regarding families, women and children. It is acknowledged that MU needs to continue to be relevant in today's society where family structures take many forms. The Mother's Union group here has continued to meet regularly, providing a supportive and welcoming environment for its members. We are pleased to report that two new members have joined our group, strengthening our sense of community and shared purpose. One of our key activities this period was fundraising to support Mike's Rules, the local toddler group. Through our collective efforts, we successfully raised money to purchase new toys, contributing to a more engaging and enjoyable experience for the children who attend. After thoughtful discussion, the group has decided to transition into a Friendship Group racher than continuing as a full branch. This change allows us to focus on fellowship, mutual 5UPPOrt, and community outreach in a more flexible and informal way, while still upholding the values and mission of che Mother's Union. We look fonh?rd to continuing our meetings and finding new ways to support each other and our wider community.
Bell Rinqinq When producing such an annual report as this, then the best possible headline is that our ringing activities continued to thrive, indeed grow, throughout the past year. On every Sunday during the year there has been ringing before the main morning service providing the reminder to those in earshot that worship continues to take place at the Church. The opportunities are also taken to ring before a service on the major festivals that fall on a weekday. This dedication by the band also extends to our weekly Wednesday evening practices. Our technical standards and also reflected in Sunday ringing, are now probably che highest in the Diocese (along with the Cathedral which for many of the band is their second home ringing-wise!). The natural inherent learning process and progress made by our younger ringers means that they keep the rest of us on our toes as they get to the point of outstripping the abilities of some and taking others of us back to the "glory days" of our own youth. There are also the other times when ringing takes place, not necessarily by just our own ringers. The past year has not seen any national events that have a public expectation of bell ringing as part of celebrations or commemorations. We do, however, like to pursue the more social side of our ringing together. As such there are the about hourlong ringing dedicated to a specific purpose. One of these was to congratulate Rev Claire as she was made a Canon at the Cathedral. We are grateful that our neighbours also allow the occasional three hour long performances known as peals. The bells are also enjoyed by others in the Diocese (and beyond) through guild events and Sunday afternoon gatherings of a number of the youth ringers in the area..
A traditional source of occasional ringing has been for weddings. Sadly these are very rare these days as churches in general lose out to secular venues. This is not only a loss of income to the parish in general but also a small amount of funding Co the ringers for looking after the more minor aspects of bell maintenance and small recompense for our dedicated service the rest of the time. A general trend for more enquiries about ringing for thanksgiving services associated with funerals is being noticed. Satisfying such requests by finding enough available ringers at their likely timings (i.e. weekdays in working hours) is always going to be a diflicult proposltion. rJ The bells require a minimal amount of routine maintenance. This is looked after by ourselves only seeking professional assistance if this turns out to be more significant than within our capabilities. It is most helpful that Oliver is now able to use his youthful agility to get around the rather cramped bell frame we have and put to good use the valuable bell maintenance 5ki115 he continues to learn and develop. The more major work on the bells previously identified is becoming even more necessary a5 age takes it5 toll not only on the physical bell fittings but our "senior" ringers too. We are hopeful the major tower work can be done in the current year and as part of this a significant overhaul of the bells. The ringers will wish to help with fundraising covnrds this building work. One scheme used successfully elsewhere has been to offer some commemoracive ringing for all sorts of personal eventslmilestones etc in return for a donation to the fund raising along with a commemorative certificate. This gives the keen ringers even more opportunities for furthering their ringing and enjoying themselves! Once the tower work is complete then it will be nece55ary to address recruitment of more new bell ringers (or attracting back those who perhaps learnt and rang in the past) to sustain our level of activities and replace those who will inevitably move on as parc of their general life journey. r..1
In common with all activities these days in church, voluntary or otherwise. then we are obliged co meet numerous requirements and regulations that cover a diverse rnnge of secular aspects of the modern world and this encompas5e5. amongst others. the fields of Safeguarding, Health & Safety and GDPR. Safeguarding. as we are all too aware, is a major activity acros5 the whole of the Church of Eng12nd. Ringers in general, through both the Diocese and national organisations are kept well at the forefront of ensuring besc practices, relevant training and auditable processes are followed for all our ringing activities. We as ringers here have ensured compliance with the most recent recommendations on Safeguarding and an agreed implementation for ringing specific matters. As ever the offer of educating the wider congregation is there should any other church group wish co include something about ringing, or bells in general, as part of their programme. Equally. we are quite happy to see visitors on a Wednesday evening who have any interest in knowing more about us, especially anyone who has previously rung and now finds they have the time to re-acquaint themselves with this service 10 the Church and absorbing pastime. We remain very grateful to Rev Claire. particularly with her very complimentary social media posts. and the rest of the Church for cheir interest and active support for our accivities and ability to exercise our skills with little restriccion. Andrew Alldrick on behalf of St Michael's Stoke bellringers.
Sdfequdrdinq Here at Stoke St Michael's (SSM) we seek to ensure we create a safe culture and environment for all who worship and visit both our Church and Church Centre. I thank Rev Claire and our PCC for all their support during what was a rather turbulent year for the Church of England. General Synod and National Safeguarding. Rev Claire and I have received several low level concerns during the last 12 months. Each of these have been recorded on an incident log and an appropriate response given. Thankfully none of these incidents have reached the threshold for action by the Diocesan Safeguarding team. The PCC have supported both myself and Rev Claire in the actions taken to ensure the health and wellbeing of those in our midst. In June l attended a zoom event along with other parish safeguarding officers to meet che new diocesan safeguarding training officer - Liam Mccormack and in January a PSO forum to receive key updates relating to National Safeguarding policy and training. Our main tasks this year have firstly been to raise awareness of safeguarding within our parish. Rev Claire spoke ac all three services on 17 November 2024,designated as Safeguarding Sunday. This coincided with the publication of the report by Keith Makin into the abuse by the perpeiracor John Smych which was widely reported in the national press and media and resulted in the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury. All clergy received a pastoral letter to read to congregations from the Bishop of Stepney - Joanne Grenfell, lead bishop for safeguarding. I have updated our parish leaflet on safeguarding to include contact decails for victims and survivors of church abuse. There is a folder at the back of church and in the church cenire with a current copy of The Parish Safeguarding Handbook and details of the National Safeguarding Standards that the Church of England requires all parishes to achieve a5 good practice in its safeguarding work.
Secondly I keep our parish dashboard that reports to the PCC and diocese up to dale. This system requires me to continually report our progress ensuring as a parish we are compliant with our national and diocesan safeguarding policies, procedures and standards. Currently our mandatory requirements are at 99%. Of the five good practice three standards are at X, I OOY.,one at 99°A and one at 40%. Areas I reporc on are: Annually the PCC review, approve and adopt required safeguarding policies and procedures. These documents and information are displayed in church and church centre as required. The PCC receive and approve a safeguarding action plan derived from the parish dashboard at each PCC meeting. A safeguarding report is given to the APCM. • Those in leadership positions both paid and voluntary confirm they understand their role in safeguarding. Church leaders, members of PCC and volunteers complete mandatory training renewable every 3 years currently at l 00% well done everyone! Annually the PCC review and authorise each church activitylgroup e.g. choir, bell ringers, Mikes Tikes. Each activity requires a risk assessment that is reviewed annually. Where appropriate all DBS check5 have been completed. Since January 2024 all leaders and members of church groups have read and followed section I l of the Parish Safeguarding Handbook entitled A Safe Environment and Activities. Annually the PCC has authorised a list of non- church activities e.g. Slimming World, craft group, Kings Chapel etc. that take place in our church buildings and grounds. All Groups have signed a hire agreement that includes a safeguarding addendum. In conclusion l expect that Diocese will receive a safeguarding audit in 2026 to see how we are performing particularly as it is likely that more changes are on the way that will determine how the Church of England will expect dioceses and parishes to manage safeguarding in 2025 and beyond Audrey Alldrick - Parish Safeguarding Officer
Administrdtive Informdtion Name of Chariry: The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Caludon, Coventry Working name: Stoke St Michael PCC Contact: Mrs Claire Thompson (PCC Secretary) Rector". Rev'd Claire-Louise McArthur Readers Suzanne Sapi2no Janet Pocklington Ann Brown Chrlstopher Dronfield Sue Morris Ex Officio PCC Members". Churchwardens: Christopher Dronfield Jim McKay Deanery Synod Representatives: Neal McGrattan (Deputy Churchwarden) Glynis Wood Elected PCC Members: Graharn Medd, Ann Brown, Claire Thompson, Sue Morris Angela Dronfield, Janer Pocklingcon, Suzanne Sapiano, Adrian Williams, Alice Chapman and Audrey Alldrick Bankers: Lloyds Bank PIC - High Street Branch Coventry CVI 5RE Independent Examiner: Gavin Kibble Email - Gavin.kibble@sky.com Approved by the PCC on...!Ilcsl.7f...... and duly signed McArthur on their behalf. Date...l1.1•S JAS...... by Rev'd Claire
Annudl Accounts Summdru RESERVES POLICY It is PCC policy to maintain a balance on free reserves (if possible) which equaces to approximately six months, unrestricted payments (£55,000), to cover emergency situations that may arise from time to time, such as Covid. The balance of free reserrfes was £xxxx in excess of this. The PCC is constantly reviewing the level of reserves and is currently looking at various essential maintenance and building projects. INVESTMENT POLICY Any surplus funds are placed on short-term deposit. RISK MANAGEMENT The PCC has continued to review the risks facing the Team, including the types of risk, the potential impact on the Church and means of mitigating these risks. Systems and procedures have been put In place to meet identified risks. The PCC will contlnue to review risks on an on-going basis. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Member5 of the PCC are either ex-officio or elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting in accordance with the Church Represenration Rules. In November 2018, the PCC co-opted two additional members as permitted by the Rules, to enable them to have full righcs as Parish Representatives in the Appointment process. All who attend our services on a regular basis are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and be eligible to stand for election to the District Church Councils and the Parochial Church Council. The PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance to the parish including deciding on how funds of the Team are to be spent. When meeting as representatives of the districts, our clergy and PCC consider the Commission's guidance on public benefic and, in partlcular, che specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION The Parish of Caludon is sicuared in the Coventry East Deanery and is part of the Diocese of Coventry within the Church of England The correspondence address for rhe PCC is 365a Walsgrave Road, Coventry. CV2 4BG. The PCC is a body corporate (PCC Powers Measure 1956. Church Representation Rules 2006) and a charity registered with the Charity Commi55ion number I 133236.
THEPAROCHIALCHURCH COUNCILOFTHE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OFSTOKE SAINTMICHAE COVENTR Y STATEMENTOF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Forthe year•ndèd 31 Detember2024 Unrestsirted fvnds Restricted fund5 Tot•1 funds 2024 2023 Note Income Voluntary income 14286 63,133 61,851 Activities forgenerating fund5 31386 31386 41578 Income from investments 52 52 45 Church activits'es 43,441 43,441 481300 Other income 1,8s4 1,854 2,053 Total income 100,681 11,286 111,966 116,$27 Expenditure Church activities 171,245 18¥245 149JO71 Rèi5ing funds 2,105 2,105 11590 Total expenditur• 1731350 10,000 183,350 150,661 Nat movomant in fvnds forthe year 172,6691 ¥286 171,3841 133,8341 Trnnsfers between funds Is N•t movem•rrt In fijnds 172,6691 1,286 1743841 133,8341 Funds brought forward 15 560,629 23 560,652 5941486 Funds cjrried forward 15 487,960 11309 489,268 560,652
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNaL OFTHE EcCLESIAsllC PAR15H OFSTOKESAINTMICHAEL, COVENrftY ALANCE SHEEr AsatyDecember2 2024 2013 Nots TBnglbl•ass•ts 364648 6n CvFrert4ssets Debtors Short term deposlts Cash at baTrkand In hand 16.8 4QOO 14512 1%623 4009 167.447 I1313 Cr•ditor5: amountsfallng duevltthln oneye 1&703) {7,0391 N•t cuYrtAt•J*qts 620 194031 44268 $64652 Fun Restrlrted funds Unrestrltted fd5'. -othercharttablefvnds Is 4309 23 4874960 560,629 489,268 sfj465a The5tatementof Flnanclal Aclfvitley, 8alance Sheet and Notes Ito 17were approved by the Parathlal Church Councll Dn 111h May 202sand slgne(l on Its behalFby= 20
THE PAROCHIALCHURCH COUNCILOFTHE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OFSTOKE SAINTMICHAEL, COVENTRY NOTESTOTHE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Forthe year ended 31 December 2024 i Accounting Policies Basis of accounting The PCC is a public benefit entity within the meaning of FRS102. The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared under the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 in accordance with applicèble accounting standards and the current Statement ol Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities and applicable accounting standard FR5102 and the Charities Act 2011 and applicable regulations. The financial statements have been prepèred underthe historical cost convention except for investment assets which are shown at market value. The financial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that operate independently andlor owe their main affiliation to another body nor those that are informal gatherings of Church member5. Funds Restricred funds represent lal income from trusts which may be expended only ort those regtritted ¢bjert5 provided In the tem15 of the trustor bequest, and Ibi donations or grants received lor a specific object or invited by the PCC for a specific object. The funds may only be spent on the specific object for which they were given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end OF each year must be carried forward 3$ a balance on that fund. The PCC does not usually invest separately for each fund. Where there 15 no separate investment, interest 15 apportioned to individual funds on an average balance basis. Unrestrirted funds are general funds which can be used for PCC ordinary purposes. Income recognition All illcome is inclvded in the statement of financial activities when the charity is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specific policie5 are applied to particular categories of income.. Volvntary income and capital sources Collertions are recognised when received by or on behalf ol the PCC. Planned giving receivable under covenant 15 recognised only when re(eived. Income tax recoverable on covenant5 or gift aid donation5 15 recogni5ed when the income is recogni5ed. Grant5 and legacie5 to the PCC are accounted for as 500n as the PCC is notified of its legal entitlement and the amount due. Amount5 received speciPically for mission are dealt with as restritted funds. Investmont income Dividends and Interest are accounted for when receivable. Tax recoverable on such income 15 re¢¢gnised in the same accounting year. Gains and losses on investments Reèlised gains and losses are Tecognised when investments are sold. Unrealised gains and losses are accounted for on revalu4ion of investments at31 December, 21
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OFTHE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OFSTOKE SAINT MICHAEL, COVENTRY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Forthe yearènded 31 December2024 Accovntyng Policies Icontinved} Expenditure All expenditure 15 recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party. All expenditure is classified underartivity headings that aggregate all costs related tothe category. Grants and donation5 are accounted forwhen paid over, orwhen awarded, if that creates a binding obligation of the PCC. The diocesan quota or parish share 15 accounted for when payable. Any quota unpaid at 31 December is provided in these account5 a5 an operational Ithough not a legall liability and is shown as a creditor in the 8alance Sheet. All other expendlture is generally recognlsed when it is inCUrd and is accounted for grtsss.. Flxed assets Consecrated land and buildings and move)ble Church fvmishin9S Consecrated and beneficed property is excluded from the accounts by S.1012llal and Icl of the Charities Art 2011. No value is placed on moveable church furnlshlng5 held by the Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which requi a facvlty for dSsp0531 since the PCC con5ider5 thi5 to be inalienable property. All expenditure incurred during the year on consecrated Dr benefice bulldings and moveable church furnishings, whether maintenance or improvement, 15 written off a5 expenditure in the Statement of Financial Activities. Tangible fixèd assèts Individual item5 of equipment with a purchase price of £1,000 or less are written OFF when the asset is acquired. Tan9ible fixed assets are dpreciated on a straight-line basis over the expected useful lives as follows.. Centre Improvements so years Sound system . s years Office equipment . io yeèrs Solar panels - 7 years Short term deposlt$ These are the cash held on deposit either with the CCLA or at the bank repayable within six month5 notice. 22
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF STOKE SAINT MICHAEL. COVENTR Y NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Forthe year endtd 31 December1024 Unre5trirted funds Restrirted funds 2024 2023 2 Voluntary Income Planned giving.. Gift Aid donations and planned giving Income tax recoverable Collection5 (open platel all services Donations, appeals, etc. Legacies Grants 36t437 6,571 361437 6,572 38,021 4,689 4t732 773 41821 1,000 ¥286 6,107 I,ooo ,000 10,000 12,636 511948 11,186 63,133 61,851 3 Artlvlti•s fof Generiting Fund5 Fete5, bazaars, otherfund-raising events 3,386 3,386 4,758 4 Income from Investments Bank and CCLA Deposit fund interest 45 5 Church Activitieg Fees Church hall lettings etc Lunch Clubs Group5 Activitie5 Sundry incorne 8,239 29tO90 5,025 1,917 70 8,239 291090 5,025 4017 70 29,001 3.768 12 43144) 431441 6 Other Income Solar pane15 1,854 1,854 21053 23
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OFTHE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OFSTOKE SAINT MICHAEL, COVENTRY NofESTOTHEFINANCIALSTATEMENTS Forthe yèar ended 31 December 2024 Unrestrirted funds Restrirted fvnds Total funds 2024 2023 Note 7 Church Activities Missionary and charitable giving.. Ministry.. - diocesan quota Church utility expense5 Other church running c¢st5 Upkeep of SeICe5 Upkeep of churchyard Resurfacing of car park Centre running cots Centre refurbishment Community activities and other Office expenses Nvrture and miscellaneous Staff c05tS Depreciation Independent exarninee5 fees independent examination 37 355 64250 6,342 11,774 11,455 441 31,661 111979 31314 6,073 5t563 31121 9,6s6 8,s86 61,250 6,342 11,774 11,455 441 31,661 IlJ979 3,314 6,073 5,563 31121 61,150 51515 6,648 121927 356 131425 1,136 9,561 71551 ¥858 7,543 10,000 8,186 430 430 1,890 171,145 io,ooo 181,245 149,071 8 Raising Fund5 Fundraising expense 2,lOS 2,105 11590 9 Staff Costs Wage5 and salaries social security C05t5 Pension costs 181720 18,185 936 No employee received emolument5 of MO than £60,000. Average number of employees io Trustee Remuneration & Related Party Transèrtions The payments made to clergy may include a small immaterlal proportion, which relates to theirfunction as PCC member5. No PCC members received any remuneration for acting as a trustee during the year. As allowed under our governing document n¢ PCC membersnru5tee ceiVed any remuneration for services to the charity12023 nill. No PCC member5ftrustees were paid any expenses Iloi3 Nill. There were no related parry transactions. 11 Operating Leases Future minimum lease payment5 under non.cancellable operating leases Not laterthen one year One to Pive years Laterthen five years 2024 2023 1,499 31746 1,499 51245 24
THE PAROCHIALCHURCH COUNCIL OFTHE ECCLE51ASTICAL PARISH OF5TOKE SAINT MICHAEL, COVENTRY NOTES TOTHE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Forthe year ended 31 December 2ts24 12 Tangible fixed as5et5 Centre improvements Office equipment Total C05t or valuation i January 1024 Addition5 Qisptssals 377,164 3,052 31213 380,216 31213 31 December 1024 377,164 6,265 3831429 Depreciation i January 2014 Charge loryear D15posals 7,543 71543 31052 S43 10,595 8,186 31 December 2024 151086 3,695 18,781 Netbookamourt 31 December 2024 362,078 1,570 364,648 31 Oe¢ember 2023 369,621 369,621 2034 2023 13 Debtors Amount5 falling due within Dn• y•ar Gift Aid recoverable Other debtory 10,737 6,073 23,289 6,334 16,810 14 CrnditOfS Amounts falling due within one year Trade creditors Other creditors 4,703 7,939 4,703 7,039 25
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OFSTOKE SAINT MICHAEL, COVENTR Y NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Forthe year ended 31 December2024 15 Analysis of funds Balancè i January 2024 Balance 31 December 2024 Income Expendlture Transfers Unr•strirt•d Funds 98,138 64*712 115613411 41973 11,481 Designated funds Fixed assets fund Fabric Centre Fund 369,621 75,000 1419731 364,648 75,000 36,831 35,969 11710081 462,491 35,969 117,0081 1419731 476t479 Total Unr•strl<t•d Funds 560,629 0,681 117313501 487,960 R•5trirted funds Administrator Small Donatiorns Poor Fund Ukralne 10,000 286 lio,oool 286 1,000 1,000 11,286 lio,oool 4309 Total funds 560,652 1183,3501 489,268 Purpose of restricted and designated fvnd5 The general fvnd represents the free unrestricted funds of the Church avaialable for general use. The Fixed Assets Fund is the value of unrestricted funds represented by fixed assets. The Fabdc fund is being held forthe upkeep of the Fabric of the Church. The Quinquenial Review indicate5 that there are problems with the roof, church tower etc. which need to be resolved within the next five years. The Centre Fund arises from surpluse5 made by the Centre anil will be used Forfurther refurbishment. The Administrator fund was glven toward5 the cost of the adminlstrator. The Ukraine fund was given to support Ukraine. Small Donations were received for Breast Cancer Now - the donation was m4de in 2025 The Poorfund provitles support for people in financial crisis. 26
E PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF STOKE SAINT MICHA COVENTRY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Forthe y•arended 31 December2024 16 Analysisof Net A55et5 by Fund Unrestricted fvnds Restrlcted fvnd5 Total 2024 Trtal 2023 Tangible fixed assets Netcvrrent a55ets 364,648 1231312 364,648 124,620 369,621 191,031 11309 4871960 1,309 489,26B 560,652 17 Ml55ronary •nd charitjble givin9 2024 2013 Eco Church Coventry Sea Cadets 125 230 355 27
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OFTHE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OFSTOKE SAINT MICHAEL, COVENTRY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ForthèyÈar èftdtd 31 Dècèmber2024 18 PRIOR PERIOD COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF FINANCIALACTIVITIES UnrÈstrictÈd funds Rertrirtèd funds Total funds 2023 2022 Note Incorne Voluntary income 49ro81 12,770 64851 328,374 Attivitie5 forgenerating funds 4,S78 578 11730 Income from investments 45 45 Church activities 2201 Other income 2,053 2,053 ¥921 Total incomè 104,057 12.770 116,827 256,245 Expenditure Church activities 121770 149,071 32S,345 Raising fund5 4590 1,590 8,422 Total expenditur• 137,891 12,770 150,661 133,761 Net expenditur• b•for• tr•nsf•rs 133,8341 133,8341 121.478 Tranrflrs b•twe•n funds N•t movoment in fund5 133,8341 133,8341 122,478 Fund5 brought forward 5941463 594,486 472,008 Funds caryi•d forward 560,629 23 560,652 5941486 28
Independent examinerfs report to the PCC of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Stoke St Michael, Coventry I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024 which are set out on pages 19 to 28. Respectlve responslbllities of the Trustees and the examlner The Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144121 of the Charities Act 2011 {the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination 15 needed. It is my re5pon5ibility to examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Att,, follow the procedures laid down in the General Direction5 given by the Charity Commissioner section 145151 Ibl of the 2011 Act,. and state whether parkncular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Independent Examlnerfs Statement My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination include5 a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes considering any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evldence that would be required in a full audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts. Independent examlner's statement In connection with my examlnadon, no matters have come to my attention,, which give me reasonable cause to believe that in any rnaterial respect the requirements to keep accounting record5 in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act,. or to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met,. or {2} to which, in my oplnlon, attentlon Should be drawn in order to enable a proper under5tandin8 of the account5 to be reached. Gavin Kibble l Kineton Road, Coventry, CV2 3NR 22. June, 2025 29