ANNUAL
REPORT
STOKE ST MICHAEL'S
COVENTR14
2024

CONTENTS
Aims and Purposes
Objectives and Activities
Achievements and Performance
Reports
Account Summary

1. 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:_
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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
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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.

3. 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
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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

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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
I1￿313
Cr•ditor5:
amountsfallng duevltthln oneye
1&703)
{7,0391
N•t cuYrtAt•J*qts
620
194031
44268
$64652
Fun
Restrlrted funds
Unrestrltted f￿d5'.
-othercharttablefvnds
Is
4309
23
4874960
560,629
489,268
sfj465a
The5tatementof Flnanclal Aclfvitley, 8alance Sheet and Notes Ito 17were approved by the Parathlal
Church Councll Dn
111h May
202sand slgne(l on Its behalFby=
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THE PAROCHIALCHURCH COUNCILOFTHE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OFSTOKE SAINTMICHAEL,
COVENTRY
NOTESTOTHE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Forthe year ended 31 December 2024
i Accounting Policies
Basis of accounting
The PCC is a public benefit entity within the meaning of FRS102. The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared under the
Church Accounting Regulations 2006 in accordance with applicèble accounting standards and the current Statement ol Recommended
Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities and applicable accounting standard FR5102 and the Charities Act 2011 and applicable
regulations.
The financial statements have been prepèred underthe historical cost convention except for investment assets which are shown at market
value. The financial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include
the accounts of church groups that operate independently andlor owe their main affiliation to another body nor those that are informal
gatherings of Church member5.
Funds
Restricred funds represent lal income from trusts which may be expended only ort those regtritted ¢bjert5 provided In the tem15 of the
trustor bequest, and Ibi donations or grants received lor a specific object or invited by the PCC for a specific object. The funds may only be
spent on the specific object for which they were given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end OF each year must be carried forward 3$
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,
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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 inCUr￿d 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.
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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
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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 Se￿ICe5
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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
2￿201
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
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