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Heavitree with St Paul, Exeter Serving the Churches of Saint Michael & All Angels, Saint Paul & Saint Lawrence in the City and Diocese of Exeter

Annual Parochial Church Meeting Wednesday, 28 May 2025

Issued 23/5/25

MEETING FOR THE ELECTION OF THE TEAM CHURCHWARDENS & ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING TO BE HELD IN ST MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS CHURCH, HEAVITREE ON WEDNESDAY, 28 MAY 2025 AT 7.30PM

AGENDA

	AGENDA
A	MEETING FOR THE ELECTION OF CHURCHWARDENS
	Election
B	ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING	See
		page:
1	Minutes of the Annual Meeting of 29 May 2024 ………………………	2
2	Election of parochial representatives of the laity to the Parochial Church
	Council:
	•One vacancy for one year (until 2026)
	•Three vacancies for three years (until 2028)
3	Ratification of nominations for District Wardens as representatives to the
	PCC from St. Lawrence’s.
4	Chairman’s Observations
5	Financial Report for 2024	7-9
6	Appointment of Independent Auditor
7	Report on the fabric and goods of the Parish Church………………………	10
8	Consideration of:
	8.1 Annual Report of the Heavitree Parish ……..…………………………….	11
	8.2 Electoral Roll Report………………………………………………..……...	15
	8.3 Reports from St Lawrence’s and St Clare’s…….....….………………...	16 – 17
	8.4 Report on the proceedings of the Deanery Synod……………………..	18
	8.5 Report on the Friends of Heavitree Parish Church…………………….	19
	8.6 Report on Heavitree Friendly Library …………………………………...	19
	8.7 Reports from other Team Organisations………………………………..	20-23
	8.8 St Michael’s Primary Academy update………………………………….	24
9	Chairman’s summing up

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MINUTES OF THE MEETING FOR THE ELECTION OF CHURCHWARDENS AND THE ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING HELD AT 7.30PM ON WEDNESDAY, 29 MAY 2024 IN ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH, HEAVITREE

Apologies : Julia Forward

Present : Fr Ben Rabjohns (Chair), Susan Illing (Minutes) and 20 members of the laity.

Fr Ben welcomed everyone to the meeting.

Meeting for the Election of Churchwardens

Two nominations had been received:

• Ian King – proposed by Gill Jenkins, seconded by Sandra Mutton

• Charmaine Bonehill – proposed by Gill Jenkins, seconded by Susan Illing

There being no other nominations both were declared duly elected. Fr Ben expressed his thanks to them both for being willing to stand.

Annual Parochial Church Meeting:

1 Minutes of the Annual Meeting of 24 May 2023 – It was proposed by Charmaine Bonehill, seconded by Ian King and agreed by all present that the minutes were a correct record.

2 Election of two parochial representatives of the laity to the Parochial Church Council - two for three years (until 2027). Fr Ben explained that as Charmaine had now been elected Churchwarden there were now three vacancies.

Two nominations had been received:

• Sandra Mutton – proposed by Gill Jenkins, seconded by Margaret Courtney.

• Lowenna Scott - proposed by Susan Illing and seconded by Charmaine Bonehill.

Further nominations were invited but none were received. There being no other nominations Sandra and Lowenna were declared duly elected. As one vacancy was still outstanding, everyone was asked to consider who might be willing to stand. If willing, they could be co-opted by the PCC.

3 Ratification of nominations for District Wardens as representatives to the PCC from St Lawrence’s:

Heather Dark and Pat Britton had been elected at St Lawrence’s District Annual Meeting held on 20 April 2024. Their appointment was duly ratified by the meeting.

4 Chairman’s observations

Fr Ben thanked everyone whose contribution to the life of the church meant that we could continue to grow and develop in our life together. Many of the people featured in the annual report and included:

• The PCC members and the Finance team

• The musicians, choir and servers

• Fr Andrew and the retired clergy who were so willing and ready to offer help and support

• The Sunday School and Messy Church leaders and volunteers

• The Sidesmen and those who welcome people into church

• The servers of tea, coffee and refreshments

• Event organisers

• Everyone who helped organise and run the Friendly Library and Church Friends

• • The workers in the churchyard

• Each and every person who was a part of our church family

• Every one of us played a vital part simply by gathering together for worship.

Fr Ben gave particular thanks to Ian King for his excellent service as churchwarden during the past year and especially for the way he’d been able to move us forward with strategic thinking about our finances and the building itself.

Thanks, too, to Susan for her organisational skills as secretary which allowed the administrative life of the parish to move so smoothly.

There continued to be challenges and opportunities. We still faced financial challenges and one of the things we must address was a need to encourage generous giving amongst our congregation members, so we had a secure financial future. Although we were fortunate to have some money in reserve this came mainly from past benefactors, and we had a responsibility not to fritter it away on day-to-day expenditure. All members of the church community should desire seeing the church continue to grow and thrive and be willing to invest time and money to allow that to happen.

Fr Ben acknowledged that there had been a challenge with a reduction of clergy –from four to just one over the last 20 years. Despite that, we continued to thrive in number and in our service to our local communities.

The changes to our worshipping pattern at St Michael’s were now well established and the Sunday congregations felt in good heart and were livelier and larger than a year ago. In the coming year we needed to think about ways to draw in those who were on the margins deeper into the life of the church.

At St Lawrence’s people had risen with a firm commitment to the challenges arising from Fr Jolyon’s departure and continued to be a place of hospitality and service to the local community – as a good community hub. One of the challenges faced there over the coming year would be how to grow the worshipping community.

Looking forward, it was good that we had been recognised as a training parish and we would soon be welcoming Alex Honey as assistant curate. His primary reason for being with us would be for him to receive, rather than give, so he could continue his formation as a deacon and priest. There would also be blessings we would receive from his ministry among us.

Fr Ben concluded that if we recognised the challenges we could look forward in hope, and trust in God, for the future growth and development over the year to come.

Questions were invited, but none were received.

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5 Financial Report for 2023

Paul Tapp explained that Statement of Financial Activity (SOFA) and Balance Sheet included in the meeting’s papers (pages 7-9) were an extract from the full accounts which would be filed with the Charity Commission. Copies of the full accounts were available for inspection if required. He also confirmed the numbers included the accounts for St Lawrence’s and St Paul’s.

Paul thanked Jon Leach for carrying out all the donkey work which went on behind the scenes in managing the accounts. He also thanked everyone involved in looking after the finances of the parish, including stewardship, banking etc.

Paul explained that the SOFA compared 2023’s figures with 2022 so we could see how we’ve been doing. Our Unrestricted funds total was £214,268 – these funds were used to pay general day to day expenses – the biggest one being our Common Fund payment.

Our total income and endowments for the year was £286,008 with expenditure at £152,292 which meant a net income over expenditure of £136,677, This looked good but was due two legacies totalling £146,000 which we had received during the year. We couldn’t depend on this every year and if we removed legacy income we would see the truer figure which was a £9,000 deficit.

Paul explained that a meeting had also been held with the Archdeacon to discuss the Common Fund when we were granted a reduction for the last 3 months of the year paying half what we would normally pay. This gave is a £10,000 benefit in 2023 and would save us £40,000 in 2024. Looking ahead we could set a budget which would balance but for 2025 we would need to consider how we would cover the full common fund payments. This means we must think for the future and increase giving.

The Balance Sheet showed Total Funds were £256,012 (£120,000 in 2022) with the difference due to legacies received. As it was important that we consider carefully how to invest in our future the PCC had agreed to put £100,000 into a designated fund for special treatment. These plans were still in hand.

Questions were invited. Fr Ben explained that the Common Fund was used to pay for clergy across the Diocese. The figure paid by each parish was set based on the number of participants which had probably been overestimated in the past. Our future participant figures would be reviewed and would be lower to reflect the actual position post-covid.

Anne Foreman asked and who decides how the Designated funds were used. Fr Ben advised that the PCC make the final decision.

Fr Ben also explained that he would be getting some groups together to discuss both mission and the development of the building which would be open to all, not just PCC members.

Paul Bastyan asked whether the Common Fund reflected the number of clergy in the parish and whether payments would go down as our clergy had reduced. Fr Ben explained it was based on the number coming to church, not the number of clergy in the parish; we don’t pay for our own priests but pay for them across the Diocese. The Diocese also had its own budget challenges. While £84,000 was more than the cost of one member of clergy you could argue we were underpaying when we had four clergy on the team. Fr Ben stated

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that we could probably assume that Fr Jolyon would not be replaced, which was why service times had had to change. We were very grateful to Fr Andrew and the retired clergy for their help.

He also confirmed that if participant numbers went up, we would pay more but wouldn’t get more clergy. (We currently had about 74 participants.) However, Heavitree was a good training parish so we were likely to have curates in the future. He also confirmed that the Electoral Roll was simply a record for the parish and didn’t affect the common fund calculations.

Fr Ben thanked Paul for his presentation and for his work on the accounts throughout the year.

6 Appointment of independent auditors

Anne Foreman proposed that Bush & Co should be appointed as our auditors. This was seconded by Paul Tapp and agreed by all present.

7 Report on Fabric and Goods of the Parish Church

Members were invited to view the written report (pages 10-11) and ask questions. Fr Ben advised that, since the report had been written, the Diocese had confirmed they would release the funds to allow the vestry screen to be added.

Fr Ben reported that we had made big improvements to St Michael’s over the year with £25,000 being spent on making the building dry and secure.

8 Consideration of:

8.1 Annual Report of the Heavitree Parish (pages 12-15) – Fr Ben drew attention to the Review of Activity – what we did last year. It was, broadly, a positive year and we were making progress.

8.2 Revision of the Electoral Roll:

There were now 174 names on the electoral roll – 32 were non-resident. This was a decrease of four on 2023. The breakdown was144 at St Michael’s, 26 at St Lawrence’s and 4 at St Paul’s. No names had been added over the year and four members had died (Steve Purchase, Hilda Mitchelmore, Theo Langabeer and Bert Johnson).

There would be a new Electoral Roll in 2025.

8.3 Reports from St Lawrence’s and St Clare’s (pages 17-18) Both reports were taken as read. Fr Ben thanked Pat Britton and Heather Dark for the positive steps taken at St Lawrence’s, despite the challenges.

There were four or so regularly attending St Clare’s for the Thursday Mass.

8.4 Reports on proceedings of Deanery Synod (page 19) Anne Foreman explained how the synod process worked; Parishes in the Diocese were grouped into Deaneries. Representatives from the Parishes form the Deanery Synods who, in turn, elect representatives to the Diocesan Synod. Diocese Synod must debate

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what is referred to it from General Synod and, in turn this comes down to Deanery Synods - it’s how people in the parish can have their say on how the Church of England works.

Deanery Synod was less formal and meets two or three times a year. Its main purpose was to get to know what was happening in other parishes.

Elections to Diocesan Synod were taking place and nominations were open to anyone on the Electoral Roll as of 3 June. If anyone was interested, they should speak to Susan Illing, Paul Tapp, Anne Foreman or Bridget Gillard (the current Deanery Synod reps). Anyone elected to the Diocesan Synod automatically had a place on their parish’s PCC and was a member of their parish’s Deanery Synod.

8.5 Report on Friends of Heavitree Parish Church (page 20) Susan Illing also advised that the next churchyard working party was on Saturday, 15 June from 10 to 12.30.

8.6 Report on Heavitree Friendly Library (page 21) – taken as read.

8.7 Reports from other Team Organisations (pages 22-23) – taken as read Heather Dark reported that the Heavitree Handbells were still meeting and had one or two new members. They had been Lucerne House and Waitrose at Christmas when they raised £76 for the RNLI. They had also played in church at Christmas.

8.8 St Michael’s Primary Academy update – page 25-26 – taken as read.

9 Chairman’s summing up.

Fr Ben thanked everyone for giving their time to attend the meeting and also thanked those who were willing to serve.

The meeting closed with prayer at 8.20.

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FINANCIAL REVIEW

Total receipts in the year were £160,098 compared to £297,660 in 2023. A substantial part of last year’s income were one off legacies of £145,802. This year’s income is an increase of 5% on income in 2023 after adjusting for one off legacies.

Total expenditure decreased to £137,262 from £152,504 in 2023.

After taking into account a gain on investments of £254 (2023: gain £961) the net receipts for the year were £23,090 (2023: £146,117).

The Trustees continue to consider and discuss measures to increase income and ensure that appropriate levels of reserves are maintained.

Reserves Policy

The policy of the PCC is that income should cover the cost of church activities as well as the cost of maintaining the church buildings and keeping the churchyard tidy. Church funds are also used to cover any repairs to the churches, roof, walls and general fabric. The unrestricted general funds reserves are held to cover any deficit.

During 2024, the PCC aimed to maintain free reserves at a level equivalent to an average expenditure from church funds for a period of a year.

The balance of unrestricted reserves less fixed assets at the end of 2024 was £263,542 of which £250,659 has been designated for various funds. The trustees are considering whether funds previously designated may need to be used to cover day to day expenditure.

A full copy of the 2024 Annual Accounts is available to view on request.

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ThE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HEAVITREE IN THE HEAVITREE TEAM MINISTRY BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024 Nots 2024 2023 FIXED ASSETS Tangible Fixeol Assets Inveslmenls 180 11,090 11.344 12.210 11,270 CURRENT ASSETS Deblo¥s Bank Current Ac(x)unt Bank Deposit Account 15,209 35,509 320,009 14,252 90,322 243,863 370,727 348,437 LIABILITIES Creditors. Amounts falling due within one year 5,423 5,283 NET CURRENT ASSETS 365,304 343,154 TOTAL NET ASSETS 377,514 354,424 FUNDS Unreslricled Income Funds - General Unre51ricted Income Funds - Designated 13 13,749 250,659 35,473 220,539 Total UnTeslricled Income Funds 264.408 256,012 Restricted Income Funds Expendable Endowment Fund 25,170 87.936 10,476 87,936 377,514 354,424

REPORT ON FABRIC AND GOODS

Heavitree- St Michael and All Angels 2024

Since the major works of the rainwater goods in 2023, no further major works have been commissioned or completed in 2024.

The Vestry Security Screen project has been delayed by adjustments demanded by the Diocesan Advisory Committee, working a half screen of wood and glass together where we originally proposed full height security glass. It is to be hoped that this project will be completed finally in 2025 and that the Church can then be left open more regularly.

An agreement for new rentals of the tower for telecoms equipment has been concluded at an approximately 20% increase on previous agreements and since the old equipment was removed on half the tower roof in 2023, new plans have been presented for updated equipment which are going through planning and DAC, successfully so far.

The tower roof was cleared of years of accumulated debris which had been blocking high level gutters and caused some minor leakage in heavy rainstorms into the bell chamber. Since clearing, this fault has not been repeated.

North side flat roofs have been regularly swept and cleared of pine needles and other vegetation as part of normal ongoing maintenance. The annual sweep of all the higher gutters on the Nave and Chancel rooves has been completed by the steeplejacks.

Some further maintenance work on the ironwork supporting the North Aisle windows has been undertaken by Father Andrew.

We hope to address the problems in the South Transept window sometime in 2025 and will seek grant funding for the work if possible.

The project to re-order the interior, including removing carpet tiles, nave carpet, sound and lighting will be started in 2025 and contractors have been identified and quotes received. Maintaining high level lighting is now a problem, as the age of the fittings means parts are no longer available and access must be by expensive scaffolding. Lighting quotes have been received in 2025.

The carved Rector’s nameboard was successfully completed and replaced in the entranceway.

The Hall continues as a problem (being unattractive as a rental without considerable refurbishment) but no new works have been approved nor emergency work needed. The drama society are still using the space for storage but less and less for rehearsals and shows. No other interest in rentals have been forthcoming. Therefore, discussion has begun with the Diocese on the possibility of sale.

Ian King Churchwarden

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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HEAVITREE WITH ST PAUL, EXETER IN THE HEAVITREE TEAM MINISTRY

(CHARITY COMMISSION REGISTRATION NUMBER 1133800) ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2024

The PCC of the Parish of Heavitree with St Paul's, Exeter (the major part of the Benefice of "Heavitree and St Mary Steps") is registered as a Charity with the charitable object of promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical.

The parish unites three churches: St Michael's & All Angels, the ancient Parish Church of Heavitree; St Lawrence's, sited in an area of mainly suburban estates; and St Paul's, which was demolished in 2009. In addition, the Team has some responsibility for St Clare's, the chapel attached to the Livery Dole Almshouses.

Church addresses: St Michael's Church, Church Street, Heavitree, Exeter EX2 5EH St Lawrence's Church, Lower Hill Barton Road, Exeter EX1 3EH

Website: https://heavitreeparish.co.uk

Membership of the PCC:

Members of the PCC are ex officio, elected by the Annual Church Meeting or co-opted. During the year 2024 the following served as members of the PCC, those indicated # are also registered as Charitable Trustees:

Clergy: # The Rev Ben Rabjohns, Team Rector # The Rev Alex Honey, Assistant Curate (from 30 June 2024) # The Rev Andrew Johnson Churchwardens: # Mr Ian King # Mrs Charmaine Bonehill (from May 2024) Deanery Synod # Miss Susan Illing Representatives: # Mr Paul Tapp # Dr Bridget Gillard # Mrs Anne Foreman Elected members: # Mrs Anne Byrne (2025) # Mrs Frances Johnstone (2025) # Mr Mark Bonehill (2025) # Mrs Gill Jenkins (2026) # Mr Jon Leach (2026) # Mrs Sandra Mutton (2027) # Mrs Lowenna Scott (2027)

St Lawrence's Deputy District Wardens: # Mrs Pat Britton, # Mrs Heather Dark Stewardship Recorders: Mrs Gill Jenkins and Mr Jim Pilkington (not on the PCC) Electoral Roll Officer: Miss Susan Illing

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ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE:

St Lawrence's District Council: Elected at the St Lawrence’s Church Annual Meeting, as confirmed by the APC Meeting reports regularly to the PCC.

PCC COMMITTEES:

Standing Committee (as legally required): Consists of Team Rector, Churchwardens, District Wardens, Treasurer, Secretary, co-opting as required. Has the power to transact business and make decisions between PCC meetings.

Finance Committee: Consists of Team Rector, Churchwardens, District Wardens, PCC Treasurer and Treasurers of DCCs and PCC Secretary (ex officio), co-opting as required. Oversees the financial affairs of the PCC, reviewing income and expenditure, drawing up budgets and forming policy for approval by the PCC.

Friends of Heavitree Parish Church Committee: Concerned with the development and activity of the "Friends of Heavitree Parish Church"; plan their fund-raising and decide on use of their resources as approved by the PCC.

CHURCH MEMBERSHIP (ELECTORAL ROLL) 2024

The Electoral Roll was revised in 2024 and the number of people on our Electoral Roll at the Annual Meeting held on 29 May 2024 was 174 (178 in 2023).

REVIEW OF ACTIVITY IN 2024

The aim of the Heavitree Team is to provide a Christian service of worship to as many people as possible, with a service taking place every day in at least one of the churches within the team.

The beginning of 2024 saw the launch of our Choir Church project which is run in collaboration with St Michael’s Church of England Primary Academy. Mr Matthew Jeffrey, a lay clerk at Exeter Cathedral, was appointed in December 2023 to lead the project and rehearsals began in early January. Inevitably the large number of children who initially signed up for the new choir (over 30) has ebbed during the year and has now settled at between 6 and 10 members. However the project has produced good fruit during the year, firstly in beautiful music – the children have risen to the musical challenge well and have sung beautifully in each celebration of the Eucharist in school; secondly in engaging new people with the Eucharistic life of the Church – this is the first time, as far as we know, that the Eucharist has been celebrated in our church school and the first time that some of the children or their families have attended a celebration of the Eucharist. We hope to continue to build up this project during the coming year and are grateful for grant funding from the Diocese of Exeter Mission and Growth Fund and the Fellowship of St John the Evangelist for making this possible.

The mid-part of the year saw us making preparations for the arrival of Alex Honey as Assistant Curate of the parish. His ordination as a Deacon at St Michael’s, at a Mass celebrated by the Bishop of Oswestry in the evening of Sunday, 30 June, was the highlight of the year and saw a great gathering of parishioners, along with Fr Alex’s family, friends and supporters, for a joyful celebration. A wonderful Hog Roast completed the celebration

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with fellowship following the Mass. It has been a real privilege for the whole parish to share in Fr Alex’s first months in ordained ministry during the second half of the year, and a joy to benefit from his gifts, enthusiasm and pastoral care. We look forward to his ordination as a Priest in June 2025, and to the celebration of his first Mass. Another significant moment in Fr Alex’s life at the end of 2024 was his marriage to his fiancée, Niamh. The whole parish shared in the joy of this, and it has been good to welcome Niamh, along with Fr Alex, into the life of the parish.

Bishop Paul paid two other visits to the parish during the year, firstly, in July, to baptize Fr Ben and Rebecca’s daughter, Rita, who was born at the end of February, and secondly, in November, to administer the Sacrament of Confirmation to four candidates from the parish – an encouraging sign of growth and new life amongst us.

Alongside these major events during the year, we have continued to seek to grow and develop the worship and mission of both the churches within the parish.

At St Michael’s it has been encouraging to see our ministry to children and their families continue to thrive with both the Sunday School and Messy Church continuing to go from strength to strength. This new pattern of worship is now well-established and has seen the regular attendance at Sunday Mass grow over the past year. It is a joy to have a vibrant and diverse congregation meeting each Sunday for worship as well as good attendance at Mass during the week, with the church also open each day for Morning and Evening Prayer.

We have continued to make Christmas a particular time for effort in mission and outreach – ensuring good publicity and seeking to offer opportunities for worship which might draw in those who are not regular members of our congregation. This year saw good attendance at the Christingle and Crib services, as well as at our Carols by Candlelight where it was a particular joy to have the music enhanced by members of the Exeter Musical Society. A daytime carol service at St Clare’s Chapel was a new addition this year and saw the chapel full with a good attendance. The Christmas Tree Festival once again drew in support from a wide range of organisations to decorate the church and a good number of visitors.

We have continued to seek to serve our local community in a variety of ways. The Heavitree Friendly Library has continued to operate in the church and goes from strengthto-strength, regularly welcoming large numbers of young children and their families as well as older members of the community into a friendly, sociable and safe space. As well as this we have continued with a regular round of social and fundraising events, and it has been good to see St Michael’s used for a number of concerts during the year – particularly a visit from the renowned vocal ensemble, the Gesualdo Six, during July.

We have continued work on plans to enable St Michael’s to be freely open for visitors during the day and, although progress with this has been frustratingly slow as we have progressed plans for a screen to make the vestry area secure, our hope is that this will come to fruition during 2025. This has gone alongside the completion of essential maintenance work and the beginning of plans for further re-ordering and improvements to the interior of the building during 2025.

The congregation at St Lawrence’s has also settled into a new pattern of worship during the past year and, although this has not been without its challenges, it has been good to see new faces also joining the congregation there – particularly those who have been

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drawn in by the various social and outreach projects which are run there. It has also been good, during 2024, to re-establish links with the uniformed organisations which use the hall with invitations to them to join the congregation for worship on Mothering Sunday, Harvest, and Remembrance Sunday all seeing a good response.

Social and community projects have continued during the past year with regular coffee mornings, film nights, quiz nights and other occasional social events regularly drawing good numbers of people from within and from outside the church community and offering an opportunity to raise money for church funds and for other charities. The half-term family fun days in February and October have been very successful again during the past year and have been much appreciated by members of the local community. Rental of the community hall at St Lawrence’s continues to provide a regular income, as well as being an important resource for various groups within the local community.

We have continued to use both our website and Facebook pages to promote the activities and mission of the parish. As an example, sharing our churchyard working parties on local community Facebook pages, has resulted in local volunteers, not otherwise involved in our church life, joining us to tidy the churchyard on a regular basis. Fr Alex’s ministry here has particularly helped to enhance our social media presence with more regular and engaging updates.

Amongst a number of faithful members of the family of the church here who have died during the past year it seems particularly important to note the death of Hilda Mitchelmore in February. At the age of nearly 101 she had been a devoted and faithful servant of both the church and the wider community: the first female Churchwarden of the parish, a longstanding member of the PCC and of the Governors at both St Michael’s and St Peter’s Schools, and a deeply faithful and devout Christian. We record our thanks here for everything which her long life gave both to the church and the wider community of Heavitree.

During the year, the PCC conducted all necessary health and safety work within both churches. The PCC continues to comply with their duties with the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 to have due regard to matters relating to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults.

Finally, we give thanks to the many volunteers who give their time and talents so generously to support our work throughout the Team in so many different ways. We are grateful for all the gifts of the year which has passed, and for the grace to face its challenges and pray that the year ahead will once again be fruitful, to the greater glory of Almighty God.

Susan Illing PCC Secretary May 2024

Fr Ben Rabjohns Team Rector

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ELECTORAL ROLL 2025

The Electoral Roll has been rewritten this year with everyone having to reapply. There are now 96 names on the Parish of Heavitree with St Paul’s Roll, 26 of whom live outside the parish (non-resident).

These figures include 82 at St Michael’s, and 14 at St Lawrence’s.

When comparing the new roll with the 2024 roll, 21 new names have been added, and 75 members renewed their application. Seven members have sadly died, including Leonard Ringrose, Eileen Crockford and Pam Miller and one has moved away. Three members have also transferred to St Mary Steps.

Since the roll was prepared for the Annual Meeting, three further applications have been received - these will be added on 29 May.

If your name isn’t on the roll, and you regularly attend St Michael’s or St Lawrence’s, it’s not too late to be included as names can be added at any time. Application forms are available in both churches, or you can email [e-mail] for an electronic copy.

Susan Illing Electoral Roll Officer

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ST LAWRENCE’S 2024

Deputy Wardens’ Report to the AGM held 24 April 2025

Building and Security

All church keys have been returned and reissued, and a card index record is kept of all keyholders. This will be revisited and updated in the summer term. The faulty lock to the rear door has been attended to. The fire extinguishers have been checked. Occasional Hall lettings have presented some challenges, with some accidental damage, all of which has been restored and paid for. The hall, church and upper room heaters have all been serviced. One heater in the hall is a bit problematical and all hall users have been advised of its idiosyncrasies. We are grateful to Richard and his film night team for the monthly floor wash – and to Jenny and everyone else who manage to keep on top of the more regular cleaning jobs. All areas of the church, hall, upper room and outside storage container, have been cleared and tidied. The new tenants are now settled in the vicarage and there are no problems. All hall users understand the need to keep the drive clear of vehicles for their access, and the planters along the side of the drive to encourage responsible use of the drive. We are grateful to Brian for his continued oversight of the outdoor areas and for funding the grass cutting.

Church and Community

This year we have continued with our regular programme of activities supporting the community. Film nights, Coffee mornings, Quiz Nights and Free Family Fun Days have ball been well attended and have enabled us to add to church funds, and also to donate to charities. We were pleased that our application for a community grant was successful, and we were able to purchase three new trestle tables and a microwave oven. It was good to welcome friends from St Michael’s to our Ascension Day Mass and buffet, the St Lawrence Feast Day barbecue and the Harvest Festival Mass and supper. The environmental area has now been established and some of the uniformed groups have contributed to its development. We have been working to further develop our links with these groups. We have had small successes and were able to welcome some of them to our Harvest Festival, Remembrance Day and Mothering Sunday services. We hope to continue to grow this link between the uniformed groups and the Church. We have achieved a lot this year. We have adapted to the early Mass times, and the recent introduction of an informal meeting with Father Ben every two months should provide more time for pastoral issues. We are grateful to Father Alex for producing high quality posters for us promoting awareness of our Church and Community activities. The progress this year wouldn’t have been possible without the continued outstanding work and support of all our small congregation, and our friends. They quietly get on with all the jobs that are needed to keep St Lawrence as a caring, supportive and hospitable place of worship and community hub.

Pat Britton & Heather Dark District Wardens

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REPORT FROM THE ST CLARE CHAPEL

The Chapel of St Clare situated in the Livery Dole Cottages continues to be well supported.

The Chapel dates from the 1400s and has a rich History; it is an honour that we can continue to keep providing a service to the local community.

A weekly service is held every Thursday at 10:30 and is supported by our local team of Clergy with Fr Ben and Fr Alex. They are supported by Fr Robin Eastoe and Fr James Finnemore when our regular Clergy are away. Special thanks must be recorded to the team for the dedicated support they provide for the Chapel.

It is with Sadness that we have to report that our long-term congregational member and organist, Pam Miller, passed away in March this year. Her service to St Clare’s was exceptional and she will be sorely missed.

One of the highlights of this year was a Carol service organised by Fr Alex This was a great success with an attendance of 30 folk from the local community and the livery dole cottages and flats. Coffee and mince pies followed the service and everyone enjoyed the fellowship.

The Heavitree Men’s fellowship is being reinstated, and we hope to offer a pre fellowship Mass at St Clare’s on the evening of the meeting.

If you would like to come a see us a warm welcome is guaranteed.

Robert Durman

Chapel Administrator and Sacristan

For further information contact Rob: [e-mail]

Telephone [phone].

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REPORT ON THE PROCEEDINGS OF DEANERY SYNOD

Christianity Deanery met twice in 2024. We met at St Matts in April when we met and mingled with all the other representatives and looked at ways we could make future meetings more interactive and learn from each other across the Deanery. There are vast challenges, particularly for Alphington and Pinhoe with the huge number of houses that are being built on the outskirts of Exeter.

The summer saw elections of representatives to Diocesan Synod. It was good to see that, unusually, our Deanery had more nominations than vacancies which meant we had to hold elections. I’m pleased to report that our own Ian King was elected as one of Christianity Deanery’s lay representatives.

In October we met at St Andrew’s, Exwick when we heard from three parishes (including our own) on the joys and challenges of Growing in Prayer, Making New Disciples and Serving the People of Devon with Joy.

St Andrew’s shared how they had encouraged new disciples by having the church open, being welcoming to people walking by, and building friendships.

Fr Alex shared our own experience and challenge of building a Choir Church at St Michael’s School alongside how we do baptisms well. This came hand in hand with the challenge of how to keep up the momentum and turn people from baptised members to active participants.

St James’ shared their very positive experience of running Messy Church and regularly having 30+ children and 20+ adults attending. Their challenge was finding sufficient volunteers to run it with such a large number of attendees – which is a good problem to have!

Deanery Synod met again in May 2025 at St Luke’s when, among other items, Anne Foreman and I gave a presentation on how the Deanery Synod fits into the Church of England’s governing structure. This led to discussion about how our own deanery synod (and individual PCCs) could potentially make a difference by suggesting motions for discussion that could eventually be discussed at General Synod and passed into law!

Susan Illing Deanery Synod

(On behalf of Anne Forward, Bridget Gillard, Paul Tapp and Ian King– your other Synod representatives.)

DIOCESAN SYNOD

If you would like to know more about Exeter Diocesan Synod you can see more on the - - - - Diocesan Website at https://exeter.anglican.org/who we are/synod/diocesan synod 2/

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THE FRIENDS OF HEAVITREE PARISH CHURCH

Our main focus this year has centred on keeping the lower churchyard neat and tidy. Phil Willis of Home & Garden continues his sterling work to keep the grass cut and we are grateful to him for his continued hard work. Sadly, he has had to increase his rates for 2025 which will mean slightly higher bills going forward.

We hosted seven volunteer work parties between February and December. These have been publicised on Facebook and it’s good to see that we have, increasingly, had members of the local community come along to help. We have had a regular 5 or 6 turn out and have concentrated on weeding the upper cremation plot as well as keeping the driveway and paths neat and tidy. The evening work party in August brought out nine volunteers – and we finished the evening with a drink at The Royal Oak. We hope to repeat an evening session or two in 2025 when the evenings are longer.

Every work party also includes a litter pick, and we are grateful to Gill Jenkins for her enthusiasm in completing this task. She even found a litter picking stick on one foray which will prove very useful! I’d also like to thank Ian King for the bulbs which he planted around the church which made a colourful show this spring.

On the fundraising front, in addition to the successful Quiz and Ploughman’s night we held in February (which I reported at the last APCM) we had an evening with Todd Gray on The Lost Building of Exeter at St Michael’s School. This was a very successful event when we raised just over £450. We are grateful to the school for their continued support of the in providing us with such a great venue. Card sales at the Summer and Autumn Fairs are still popular and continue to raise a regular income. Early in 2025 we were also able to submit a Gift Aid claim covering a few years during/just after covid when we received some extraordinary donations which added £408 to our funds. This is, of course, a one-off bonus and, sadly, our grass-cutting costs continue to exceed our income.

Last, but by no means least, I’d like to thank our committee members, Pat, Viv, Jon, Heather and Pat and for their continued support, enthusiasm and catering skills! If you would like to be involved, either helping with events, or in the churchyard, we would love to hear from you!

Susan Illing Chairman

[e-mail]

HEAVITREE FRIENDLY LIBRARY

The library has had another very successful year and, in fact, has recently received a grant for £300 from Exeter City Council for purchasing new books. We were supported in the application for this ward grant by Heavitree city councillor Lucy Haigh.

We continue to add new members each month, mainly through people hearing about the library from those who are already members. From what we hear the library is very much

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appreciated by those who come along: we even had a donation from one gentleman because he knows how much the library means to his parents!

At Christmas the library joined in the Christmas Tree festival at St Michael's on the theme of One Snowy Night and a recent pop-up craft stall raised £28 for library funds.

A huge thank you to everyone who puts so much effort into making the library a success - to Gill Jenkins and Sandra Mutton who man the refreshments table and to Julia and David Nimmo for being so welcoming and helpful to people who use the library, especially to Julia for taking charge of the sing-along for our younger readers.

Anne Byrne

REPORTS FROM OTHER ORGANISATIONS

Crochet and Chatter

We meet on the second Friday of the month, from 10 to 11.30 in the Rifford Room. All abilities from beginner to advanced and everything in between are welcome. Also, people are welcome to bring other crafts or just come for a hot drink and a chat.

We have a WhatsApp group named crochet and chatter, here I confess sometimes more chatter than crochet happens.

Last year we crocheted a Christmas tree for the festival. It's a work in progress so look out for it again this year.

For more information ring Julia on 07790244898.

Julia Forward

Foodbank Collection

For many years now we have had a food bank collection point, at the back of St Michael’s. Thank you so much to all who contributed to this during the last year. More local people than ever before have used the food bank in the city and your donations are very much appreciated. In addition to the week-by-week collection, our harvest gifts of food were also given to Exeter Food bank.

Thank you to Gill and Peter Hookway who take the food to a local collection point every week.

Julia Forward

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Heavitree Church Bell Ringers

The bellringers at St Michael’s ring for the 10.30am service on Sundays, and practise on Thursday evenings (7.30-9.00pm). Even though there is no longer a regular service on a Sunday evening, the bells are occasionally rung then as an opportunity for an extended practice session.

Thursday practices are well attended, ringing everything from call changes and Plain Hunt to Stedman Triples and Bristol Surprise Major. Many of those attending are regular visitors; we are grateful to them for their continued help. Sunday ringing is usually well supported, with a number of ringers coming over after ringing at St Mark's in Exeter. The tower has also proved popular with four groups of ringers visiting us from around the country, and two branch practices.

During 2024 12 quarter peals were rung at Heavitree; this included, one in April, to celebrate the life of Hilda Mitchelmore and another, half-muffled, for Remembrance Sunday. There was also one full peal (which lasts about three hours) by ringers from the Devon Guild which celebrated its 150[th] Anniversary last year.

The regular Christmas dinner was attended by 23 members and friends. It was held again at @34 within Exeter College, where the trainee chefs and waiting staff treated us to a multi-course meal.

The spare clapper which we have been using in the fourth after the previous one broke has finally been replaced with one fabricated from parts of an old wrought iron one to ensure that it sounds the same as the other bells. We are grateful for the specialist welding required which was courtesy of South Devon Railway Engineering.

There is always room for more ringers of any age from 12-80 if they are reasonably fit and can get up the stairs! Why not start an unusual and interesting hobby that will keep you fit, both physically and mentally, for the rest of your life? All teaching and practice is free. If you want to find out more, do contact me or simply come up the tower some time when we are ringing and see what goes on.

Ian Campbell Tower Captain

Email: [e-mail]

Heavitree Team Handbell Ringers

The team is going from strength to strength with several new members over the past year. Over the Christmas period the team performed a programme of festive music as part of the St Michael's Christmas Tree Festiva land rang out at Endeavour nursing home in Alphington: the latter was so successful that the team is to entertain residents again in July!

The team meets in the Rifford Room at St Michael's every Wednesday afternoon for rehearsal.

Anne Byrne

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Messy Church

This is very well supported by children and their parents. The families have breakfast, then move on to Bible related craft activities.

The session ends with a story which is also related to the same bible story. Crafts can include painting, icing cakes/biscuits, junk modelling (you may recall the messy church Christmas tree) planting seeds, and much more.

Thank you to all who come month by month to help. If anyone would like to join the team please speak to one of the clergy, church wardens or Julia Forward.

Julia Forward

Sunday School

Sunday School continues to be popular with only the very occasional service when there are no children attending. The average age of the attendees has risen which makes the completion of tasks and the effectiveness of the discussions more successful. There are quite a high number of boys attending, most of whom are good friends, and so the atmosphere can sometimes be a bit lively but remains on the right side of anarchy! There is a commendable spirit of helpfulness amongst all the children. We continue to use the resource Roots on the Web which focuses on discussion based on one of the readings of the day and associated activities. These activities range from games, prayer, finding and reading short passages from the Bible, reflecting on the reading with discussions linked to the children’s own lives and practical paper based follow up activities.

Communication and discussion about sessions between pairs of leaders is really effective using the Sunday School WhatsApp group and there is flexibility and support amongst leaders when sessions need to be swapped.

The challenges for Sunday school remain the limited number of Sunday school teachers and the unpredictability of the number of children attending which can range on average from two to twelve.

Bridget Gillard

Tuesday Fellowship Club

It is now 45 years since the Tuesday Fellowship Club was formed by the Reverend Alec Tatnell in January 1980. There are currently over 30 members, including new members joining in the last year, who pay an annual subscription of £25, and the meetings are usually well attended. We also pay a small sum at each attendance to help towards the cost for the use of the Rifford Room.

Sadly, our secretary Jill Gates passed away during the last year. Ruth Hawker, who was elected onto the committee at the AGM in March 2025 is the new Secretary.

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The committee, chaired by Romy Mountstephens, has worked hard over the last year to organise a programme of activities and coach trips. We have enjoyed day trips to Lynton and Lynmouth, Tavistock, Dartmouth and Monkton Elm Garden Centre. The cost for a coach has, of course, risen considerably since Covid so we welcome those who are not club members to join us to fill up empty seats to keep the overall costs down.

During the year we celebrated with a birthday party for Margery who was 100 years old, to which we were pleased to welcome our President, Father Ben. The group very much value the support of our President and also the support of Father Alex who proved his ability as a bingo caller after the AGM!

Our Chairman, Romy Mountstephens, very generously celebrated her 80th birthday with a party for us.

We have enjoyed speakers and entertainers, enjoyed a fish and chip dinner, eaten hotdogs at one of our autumn meetings and pancakes on Shrove Tuesday and raised £66 for Hospicecare from holding a cream tea.

The Christmas dinner at the Tom Cobley was, as always, a splendid occasion and for our 45th anniversary we were very well served with a three course lunch at The Heavy Tree.

We welcome new members and look forward to another year of fellowship and fun.

Ruth Hawker Secretary

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ANNUAL REPORT FROM ST MICHAEL’S CE PRIMARY ACADEMY – MAY 2025

St. Michael's school community has continued to focus on embedding a positive and thriving environment, one in which the whole community can flourish. We are excited by the appointment of Luke Williams, who is currently a headteacher of a Church of England school in the local area. He is due to start in September 2025.

Our vision, underpinned by ‘The Parable of the Sower’ is well known across the school and the children can all express how St Michael’s is the good soil that will ensure everyone can grow. The older children can talk about our vision in depth, ‘Deep Roots Bearing FruitENRICHing lives everyday’ and the younger children know that our school values ENRICH (Excellence, Nurture, Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Hope) are at the centre of everything we do.

Having received a positive SIAMs inspection last year, which concluded that St Michael’s is living up to its foundation as a Church school, it was our year to be inspected by Ofsted.

This is a well-loved school that sits in the heart of the community. Pupils talk with pride about their school. Parents and carers view it as a place where their children are supported academically and emotionally. There are strong bonds between pupils and staff that are nurtured from the time children start school. Pupils are safe. They know that if they have any concerns there is a member of staff who will support them. Pupils have a strong sense of fairness. They explain that making mistakes is okay and it is something to learn from. Through the school’s ‘courageous advocacy’ roles, such as eco leaders and wildlife champions, pupils build a sense of citizenship and responsibility. Links with a school in Kenya help pupils to know what it means to be part of a global community. Acting as sports leaders and house captains, older pupils build independence and set an example to younger children.

The provision for pupils’ personal development is a strength of the school. For example, the annual diversity day celebrations provide pupils with an opportunity to experience different cultures by tasting food, listening to music and viewing art. Pupils say that through such experiences they, ‘get a real glimpse of each other’s lives’. Pupils talk positively about the range of trips that deepen their knowledge of the curriculum. For example, pupils visit local estates to mill grain and recreate Anglo Saxon bread recipes.

Collective Worship continues to be a real strength of the school. Children have this daily and have opportunities to focus on our school values, which are linked to Bible stories/verses. We have a number of visitors leading worship, including Father Ben and Father Alex, the ICE team and Belmont Church. Aspects from our worship are then displayed in classrooms through our Connections Corners, which links Worship, RE, our values and PSHE.

We are in the process of introducing Lyfta to the school. This has been kindly bought for us this year by a grant from Exeter Cathedral.

Lyfta empowers schools and Trusts to nurture curious, compassionate, and critical thinkers through awe-inspiring storyworlds from an Oscar-winning team. Inside every Lyfta

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Storyworld, children can interact with 360° spaces, rich media, soundscapes and powerful documentaries.

Our RE curriculum is intended to ensure consistency and progression in the school’s approach to Religious Education, enabling children to develop their understanding of Christianity, non-religious world views and the other major world religions in order that they develop tolerance and understanding of the local, national and global communities in which they live.

We base our teaching and learning in RE on the key principle that good teaching in RE allows children both to learn about and from religious traditions, world views, non-religious beliefs and by reflecting on what the religious and non-religious ideas and concepts mean to them. Our teaching enables children to extend their own sense of values and promotes their spiritual growth and development. We encourage children to think about their own views and values in relation to the themes and topics studied in the RE curriculum. We also aim to give the children in our care a sense of their place in the world and to understand ideas and beliefs that build on and reach beyond their own spiritual, moral and cultural understanding. We use 'Big Questions' (our own version of P4C) regularly in our RE teaching and Collective Worship to encourage the children’s skills in debate, discussion, critical thinking and listening and learning from others. Children report that they enjoy RE and they are confident and articulate.

The Trust provides good quality training and advice which supports subject leaders and teachers well. As a result, there is highly effective teaching, which engages learners and pupils make good progress.

Emma Bone Co-Interim Headteacher

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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE HEAVITREE TEAM MINISTRY (CHARITY COMMISSION REGISTRATION NUMBER 1133800) ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HEAVITREE IN THE HEAvmiEE TEAM MINISTRY YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 CONTENTS Page Annual Report Independent Examinerfs Report Statement of Financial Activiti8s Balance Sheèt Notes to the Financial Statements 9-22

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HEAVITREE ST PAUL, EXEfER IN THE HEAvmiEE TEAM MINISTRY ICHARrtY COMMISSION REGISTRATION NUMBER 1133800) ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2024 The PCC of the Parish of Heavitree with St Paul's. Exeter (Ihe major part of the Benefice of"Heavitree and St Mary Steps") is registered as a Charity with the charitable object of promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church. pastoral. evangelisb"c. social and ecumenical. The parish unttes three churches: St Michael's & All Angels. the an¢ient Parish Church of Heavitree.. St Lawrence's, sited in an area of mainty suburban estates.. and St Paul's. wh￿h was demolished in 2009. In addition, the Team has some responsibilty fr)r Sl Clare's. the chapel attached lo the Livery Dole Almshouses. Publlc 8en8fft In setting the Charity's aims and objectives the Trustees have conS￿ered the Charity Commission guidance on public benefft. The activtties of the Charity confer an bJentifiabl8 public benefiL Church addr￿98. St Michael's Church, Church Street. Heavitree, Exeter EX2 5EH St Lawrence's Church. Lower Hill Barton Road, Exeter EX13EH Webslto: h vi ree arish.co. k M8mber8hlp of tho PCC: Members of the PCC are ex officio, elected by the Annual Church Meeting or ¢o-opled. During the year 2024 the following served as members of tha PCC. those indicated # are also registered as Charitable Trustees.. Cl•rgy:

The Rev Ben Rabjohns. Team Rector

The Rev Alex Honey. Assislant Curate {from 30 June 20241

The Rav Andrew Johnson

Chur¢hward•M:

Mr lan King

Mfs Charmaine Bonehill {previousty Bateman) (from May 20241

Miss Susan Illing

Mr Paul Tapp

Dr Bridget Gillard

Mrs Anne Foreman

Do•nery Synod Representatlvm: Elect•d mombgrn:

Mrs Anne Byme {2025} # Mrs Frances Johnstone {20251

Mr Mark Bonehill120251 # Mrs Gill Jenkins12026}

Mr Jon Leach {20261

Mrs Sandra Mutton120271

Mrs Lowenna Scott (prewously Faull) {2027) (from April 2025)

St Lawren¢o'8 Doputy 018trlct Wardens: # Mrs Pat Briiton, # Mrs Heather Dark Stewardshlp Rgcordors: # Mrs Gill Jenkins and Mr Jim Pilkington {not on the PCC) Ele¢tornl Roll Offlcèr: # Miss Susan Illing

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HEAVITREE WITH ST PAUL. EXETER IN THE HEAVITREE TEAM MINISTRY ICHARrrY COMMISSION REGISTRATION NUMBER 1133800) ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2024 ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE: St Lawrence's Dl$trict Council seNes the interests of thg St Lawrence Church: Ele¢ted al the St Lawrence's Church Annual Meeting, as confimied by the APC Meeting reports ￿gUlarlY to the PCC. PCC COMMIThEES: Standing Committee las legally required): Consists of Team Rector, Churchwardens, District Wardens, Treasurer, Secretary. co-opting as requi￿d. Has the power to transact business and make decisions betNeen PCC meetin9S. Flnance Committ90: Consists of Team Rector, Churchwardens, District Wardens, PCC TreaSU￿r and Treasurers of DCCS and PCC Secretary {ex officiol, co-opting as ￿quIred. Oversees the flnancial affairs of the PCC, reviewing income and expenditure, drawing up budgets and forming policy for approval by the PCC. Frlends of Heavltree Parlsh Church Commlttee: Concemed with the development and activity of the "Friands of Heavitree Parish Church" plan their fund-raising and decide on use of their resources as approved by the PCC. CHURCH MEMBERSHIP (ELECTORAL ROLL) 2024 The Electoral Roll was ￿vISed in 2024 and the number of people on our Electoral Roll at the Annual Meeting held on 29 May 2024 was 1741178 in 20231. ELECTION OF TRUSTeES New Trustees are generally drawn from membef$ of the church being notified when a vacancy becomes available. Existing Trustees will vole on nominations le￿Ived and they will be trained when they take up their positions. FINANCIAL REVIEW Total re¢eipts in the year were £160,098 compared to £297,660 In 2023. A substantr'al part of last yeals income were one off legacies of £145,802. This yeal$ income is an incrèase of 5°/0 on income in 2023 after adjusting for one off legacies.Tolal expenditure decreased lo £137,262 from £152,504 in 2023. After tsking into account a gain on investments of £25412023.. gain £961) the n8t receipts for the year were £23,09012023'. £146,117). The Trustees continue to consider and disouss measures to Sncrease income and ensure that appropriate levels of reserves are maintained. REVIEW OF ACTivrrY IN 2024 The aim of the Heavilree Team is to provide a Christian service of worship lo as many people as possible, with a service taking place every day in at least one of the churches within the t8am. The beginning of 2024 saw the launch of our Choir Church project which is run in collaboration with St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy. Mr Matthew Jeffrey, a lay clerk al Exeter Cathedral. was appointed in December 2023 to lead the project and rehearsals began in early January. Inevitably the large number of children who initially signed up for the new choir lover 301 has ebbed during the year and has now settled al be￿een 6 and 10 members. However the project has produced good fruit during the year. firstly in beautiful music- the children have risen to the musical challenge well and have sung beautifully in each celebration of the Eucharist in school., secondly in engaging new people with the Eucharistic life of the Church - this is the first lime, as far as we know, that the Eucharist has been celebrated in our church school and the first lime that some of the children or their families have attended celebration of the Eucharist. We hope to continue lo build up this project during the coming year and are grateful for grant fvnding from the Diocese of Exeter Mission and Growth Fund and the Fellowship of St John the Evangelist for making this possible.

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HEAvmiEE wrrH ST PAUL, EXETER IN THE HEAvrrREE TEAM MINISTRY {CHARrrY COMMISSION REGISTRATION NUMBER 1133800} ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2024 The mid-part of the year saw us making preparations for the arrival ofAlex Honey as Assistsnl Curate of the parish. His ordination as a Deacon at St Mi¢hael's. at a Mass celebrated by the Bishop of Oswesty in the evening of Sunday, 30June, was the highlightof the year and saw a great gatherlng of partshioners, along with Fr Alex's family. friends and supporters. for a joyfvl celebration. A wonderful Hog Roast completed the ￿lebratIon with fellowship following the Mass. It has been a real privilege for the whole parish to share in Fr Alex's first months in ordained ministy during the second half of the year, and a joy lo benefit from his gifts. enlhusiasm and pastoral care. We k)ok foThvard to his ordination as a Priest in June 2025, and to the celebration of his first Mass. Another significant moment in Fr Ale￿5 life at the end of 2024 was his marriage to his fiancée. Niamh. The whole parish shared in the joy of this and it has been good to welconk Niamh. along with Fr Alex, into the life of the parish. Bishop Paul paid thvo other visits to the parish during the year. firsuy. in Juty, lo baplize Fr Ben and Rebecca's daughter, Rita. who was at the end of February, and secondly, in November, to administer the Sacrament of Confimwtion to four candKlates from Ihe parish - an encouraging sign of grovth and new life amongst us. Alongside these major events duTFng the year. we hav6 continued to seek to grow and develop the worship and mission of both the Ghurches wrthin the parish. Al St Michael's it ha$ been encouraging lo see our ministy to children and their families continue to thrive with both the Sunday School and Messy Church o)ntinuing to go from strength to strength. This new pattern of worship is now well-&Stablished and has seen the regular attendance al Sunday Mass grow over the past year.11 is a joy lo have a vibrant and diverse congregation meeting each Sunday for worship as well as good attendance at Mass during the week, with the church also open each day for Morning and Evening Prayer. We have continued lo make Christrnas a partiojlar for effort in mission and outreach - ensuring good publicity and Seeking lo offer opportunib.es forworship which might draw in those who are not regular members of our Congregation. This year saw good attendance at the Chriskn'ngle and Crib services. as well as al our Carols by Candlelight where il was a particular joy lo have the music enhanced by members of the Exeter Musical Society. A daytime carol service at St Clare's Chapel was a new addition this year and saw the chapel full with a good attendance. The Christmas T￿e Festival once again drew in support from a wide range of org8nisations to decorate the church and a good number of visitors. W8 have continued to seek to serve our k¢al community in a variety of ways. The Heavitree Friendly Library has continued to operate in the church and goes from strength-to-strength, regularly welcoming large numbers of young child￿n and their families as well as older members of the community into a friendly. Sc￿lable and safe space. As well as this we have continued with a regular round of social and fundraising events, and it ha$ been gochj to see St Michael's used for a number of Concerts during the year- particularty a visit from the renowned vocal ensemble. Ihe Gesualdo Six, during July. We have continued work on plans to enable St Michael's to be freety open for visitors during the day and, although progress with this has been fruslrats'ngly slow as we have pn)9￿SSed plans for a sc￿en to make the vestry a￿8 secure, our hope is that this will come to fruitK*n during 2025. This has gone alongside the completion of essential maintenance work and the beginning of plans for fvrther reryordering and improvements to the interior of the buikling during 2025. The congregation at St Lawrence's has also settled into a pattem of worship during the past year and, although this has not been without rts challenges. it has been good to see new faces also joining the congregation there particularty those who have been drawn in by the various S￿la1 and outreach projects which are run there. It ha$ also been good, during 2024. to re-estsblish links wth the uniformed organisalions which use the hall with invilations to them to join the congregats'on for wornhip on Mothering Sunday, Harvest, and Remembrance Sunday all seeing a g4)Jd response.

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HEAVITREE WITH ST PAUL. EXETER IN THE HEAVITREE TEAM MINISTRY ICHARrrY COMMISSION REGISTRATION NUMBER 11338001 ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2024 Social and community projects have continued during the past year with regular coffee mornings, film ni9hts, quvz nights and other occasional social events regularly drawing good numbers of people from within and from outside the church community and offering an opportunity to raise money for church funds and for other charities. The half-term family fun days in February and October have been very successful again during the past year and have been much appreciated by members of the local community. Rental of the community hall at Sl Lawrence's continues to provide a regular income. as well as being an important resource for various groups within Ihe local community. We have continued to use both our website and Facebook pages to promte the activities and mission of the parish. As an example. sharing our churchyard working parties on local community Facebook pages, has resulted in local volunteers, not otheNise involved in our church life, joining us lo tidy the churchyard on a regular basis. Fr Alex's ministry here has particularly helped to enhan￿ our social media presence with more regular and engaging updates. Amongst a number of faithful members of the family of the church here who have died during the past year it seems particularly important to note the death of Hilda Mitchelmore in FebNary. At the age of nearly 101 she had been a devoted and faithful servant of both the church and the wider community.. the first female Churchwarden of the parish, a longstanding member of the PCC and of the Governors at both St Michael's and St Petels Schools, and a deeply faithful and devout Chrtstian. We record our thanks here for everything which her long l￿fe gave both to the church and the wider community of Heavitree. During the year. the PCC conducted all necessary health and s2fety workwilhin both churches. The PCC continues to comply with their duties with the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 to have due regard to matters relating to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults. Finally, we give thanks to the many volunteers who give their time and talents so generously to support our work throughout the Team in so many drfferent ways. We are grateful for all the gifts of the year which has passed, and for the grace lo face its challenges and pray that the year ahead will once again be fruitful, to the grealer glory of Almighty God. Reserves Pollcy The policy of the PCC is that income should cover the Cost of church activities as well as the cost ol maintaining the church buildings and keeping the churchyard tidy. Church fvnds are also used to cover any repairs lo the churches, roof, walls and general fabric. The unrestricted general fvnds reserves are hèld lo Cover any deficit. During 2024, the PCC aimed to maintain free reserves at a level equivalent to an average expenditure from church funds for a period of a year. The balance of unrestricted reserves les$ fixed assets al the end of 2024 was £263,542 of which £250,659 has been designated for various funds. The trustees are considering whether funds previously designated may need to be used to cover day to day expenditure. Trustees, Responsibility in respect of the Accounts The trustees are required to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of ils financial activities for that period. In preparing those statements, the Trustees are required to.. Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently., Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent", Prepare the statements on the going con￿rn basi5 unless it is inappropriate to presume that Charity will continue in business.

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HEAVtTREE wrtH ST PAUL, EXEfER IN THE HEAvrrREE TEAM MINISTRY (CHARrrY COMMISSION REGISTRATION NUMBER 11338001 ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2024 The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose the ￿asOnable accuracy at any time of the financial posth.on of the Charity and to enable them to ensu￿ that the statements comply with the chariti.es Act 2011. They are also resp)nsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hen￿ for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. On behalfof the PCC. Susan Illing PCC Secretary Fr Ben Rabjohns Team Rector Dale..

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HEAVITREE IN THE HEAVITREE TEAM MINISTRY This report on the financial statements of the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of the Heavitree Team Ministy {referred to as the PCC) for the year ended 3lDe￿Mber 2024, which are set out on pages 7 to 22. is in respect of an examination carried out in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2011 {'the Regulations") and Section 145 of the Charities Act 20111.the ACVI. Respective Responsibllltig5 of Trustees and Examlner As the members of the PCC you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements. You consider that the audit requirement of the Regulations and section 145 of the Act do not appty and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility lo'.- examine the accounts under Section 145 of the Act., to follow the procedures laid down in the general D1￿CtionS gwen by the Charity Cornmission {under section 145(5}Ibl of the Act,. and to stale whether particular matters have corrE to my attention. Bas15 of Independent ExamIn0￿8 Roport My examination wascarried out in accordancewith the Gener81 Diwlions given by the Charity Commission and found in the Church Guidance 2006 edition, issued by the Finance Division ofthe Archbishops, CoLtncil. That examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the PCC and a comparison of the a¢counts with those records. It also includes considering any unusual items or disclosures in the )Inancial statements and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procerjures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion 1$ given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view. and the ￿port is limited to those matters set out in the slalement below. Ind¢pgnd8nt Examlnerfs Ststement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention.. {11 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirèments to keep accounting ￿cordS in accordance with sectlon 130 of the Act., and to prepare accounts which ac¢ord wilh the accounting records and wmply with the requirements of the Ad and the Regulations have not been mel, or 121 to which, in my opinion, attentK)n shoukd be drawn in order to enable a proper understandlng of the accounts to be reached. Signed.. Mrn S Truran FCCA FCA Streets Bush Llmlted Chartered A¢countants 2 Barnfleld Crescent Ex¢ter Devon EX11QT Dated. Lk 1025

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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HEAVITREE IN THE HEAVITREE TEAM MINISTRY BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024 Note 2024 2023 FIXED ASSETS Tangible Fixed Assets Investments 866 11,344 180 11,090 12,210 11,270 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Bank Current Account 8ank Oeposit AeLount 15,209 35.509 320,009 14,252 90.322 243,863 370,727 348,437 LIABILITIES Creditors.. Amounts falling due wilhln one year 5,423 5,283 NET CURRENT ASSET8 365,304 343.154 TOTAL NET ASSETS 377,514 354.424 FUNDS Unrestricted Income Funds- General Unrestrf¢ted Inoome Funds . Designal8d Totsl Unrestricted In¢ome Funds 13 13,749 250,659 35,473 220,539 264,408 256,012 Restricted Income Funds Expendable Endowment Fund 25.170 87.936 10,476 87,936 377.514 354,424 Chaimian On behalf of Church Coun¢ll Chu hwarden Date:

ThE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HEAVITrEE IN THE HEAVtfREE TEAM MINISTRY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEME1￿s YEAR ENDED 31 OECEMBER 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Generdl The financial staterrEnts have tEen p￿pared in axordano with the Accounting and Reportrng by Charthes.. Statement of Re0)M￿nded Pfa¢tTh (Charities SORP FRS 102}, Financial Reporting Standard 102 IFRS 102), the Charities Act 2011 and the Church Accounting Regulations 2006. Assets and liabil￿eS are initsaliy recogntsed al historicat cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant ￿Unting policy note($}. The PCC rneets the definition ofa publ￿ tnefft enbty urrfler FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as there are no material uncertainties about the charity's abilty to continue operab'ng. Funils General funds represent the fvnds of the PCC that are not subject to any restrictions regarding their use and are available for appli(%tion on the general purwses of the PCC. Funds designated for a Part￿lar purpose ty the PCC are aso unrestr￿. Restricted fvnds represent the fvnds of the PCC that are for a parbojlar purpose. The axourkts indude all transactions, assets and Irabilibes for whth the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts ofchurch groups that thve theif main affiliation to another body nor those that are infom?I gatherings of Church wLv5. Incomlng Resources Voluntsry Income Collections are reccKJnis&J when re¢eNed by or on behalfofthe PCC. Planned gmng r￿er¥able under grft aid is rwnised onty when receNed. Inwme tax rewerable on grft atded donalions is reccJnis￿l when the funds a￿ known to r￿1vable. Grants, induding grants for the purchase of fixed assets, are recg)gnised in fvll in the ststement of financial activities in the year in which they are receivable. Legacies to the PCC are accounted for as income OTr￿ the representatNes otthe estate have advised the amount recewable whether received as a pecunjary or residuary Wuest or subject to a lrfe tenancy. Assets received by way of leg¥ies are included as leg• income at market vaiue on the date oftransfer. Actlvtties for ggnerating funds Funds raised by the fete, garden paty and Si￿41ar events and the sale of box)ks and magazines are accounted for gross. Incomlng resources from ehaiitable athities Rental in¢ome from the letting of church premises is rwnised when the rent is due. Fees from weddings and fiJnerals are I￿nIsed when Income from Investments Dividends and interest are accounted forwhen f￿Nable. Gains andLosses on Invgsfments Realised gains or losses are recognis&J when inVest￿ts are sold. Unrealised gains or losses are accounted foron revaluatK)n of investments at 31 D*mber.

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HEAvrrREE IN THE HEAVITrEE TEAM MINISTRY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES l¢ontinued) Resources Us8d Expenditure is induded on an accruals basi& Grdnts Grants and donab.ons are accounted for when paid over. ff when awarded. rf that award ￿ateS a binding obligation on the PCC. Diocesan Parish Share The diocesan quota or parish Sha￿ i8 awunted forwhen payable. Costs of Generating Funds Includes those costs incuffed by the PCC in reLatvJn to the generation of income. Charitable Expendlture Comprises those costs incurral by the PCC in the ddNery of ts thities and seTvices for its beneficiaries. Governance Costs Includes those costs asxtiated with meeting the consbtutK)nal and ststuiory requirements of the pcc. F￿ed Assets Cons￿rated Landand8uildings and Movable Church Fumishings Consecrated and benefKed prrwty is exduded from Ihe accounts by s1012) of the Charities Act 2011. No value ts placed on movable church fumishings hekl by Ihe thurchwatdens on special tnjst forthe PCC and which require a faculty for disFwI sincethe PCC consKlers thi8 to be inalienable property. Al exFEnditure incurred during the year on Cons￿￿ted or benefi￿ buildirkgs and movable church fvmishings, whether maintenance or improvements, is vKitten off as expenditure in the SOFA and separatety disdosed. Equipment that exceeds £500 is capitali%ed and deprecLAted. Depreciation is calcul*ed to write off the cost of fixed assets on a Stra￿ht-1¥ne basks over their effethve useful lives as foll¢)ws.' Equipment 20% on cost Inve¥tments Investments are valued at nBrketvalue at 31 Dwrthr. Al investtrEnts are wthin the UK Debtors Debtors are induded at the settlement amount due. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid. Cash at bank and in hand Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investrnents with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of opening of the depO￿L Credito Creditors are ￿cognised where the charity has a present obligation arising from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a Ihird paty and the amount due to setue the obligation can be measured or estir￿trd refiabty. Creditors are recognise(J at their setuemenl amount. 10

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HEAVITrEE IN THE HEAvmiEE TEAM AIINISTRY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 ACCOUTrtriNG POLICIES Icontinuedl Flnancial Instrum¢nts The charity only has financial assets and liabilib.es of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic finanaal lnStw￿nts a￿ initially recognised at transacts'on value and subsequenUy measured at their setuement value. Consolldatlon of Accounts These financial statements indLMJe the acbwty of St Lawrence's and St Paul's and have been p￿Pared on a consolidaled basis.

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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HEAVITREE IN ThE HEAvrrREE TEAM MINISTRY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEKts YEAR ENDED 310ECEMBER 2024 CREDITORS: A1410UNTS FALLING DUE wrrHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Other Creditors Accruals 2.453 2,970 2,623 2,660 5.423 5.283 OPERATING LEASE COMMrrMENrs 2024 2023 OFerating lease due with 1 year Operating Lease rnre than 1 year tmrt lessttHn 5 yea 1.757 2.781 1,757 4,538 STAFF COSTS Ther6 were no employees paid by the PCC during the year. 10. FUNDS HELD ON BEHALF OF OTHER CHARJTIES The PCC collected the sum of £1.734 (2023: £1.617) on behalf of other charities during the poriod. Al tho year-end a total of £15012023: £35) was due to b8 paid over. The Rector and the Church Wardens are the trustee$ of a fund holding the proceeds of the School Masle¢s house. The DK¢ese Board of Finance hold £48.478 in their bank accounts. The fvnd is not an asset of this chanty. 11. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Fr Andrew. a member of the PCC, carried out repair5 to the slained-glass wndows in his capacity 8$ a master glazier. He was paid £7.380 during the year. No other trustees were paid for seNices dLtring the year. The clergy are paid ty the Diocese from the Diocesan Common Fund paid by each parish and therefore the PCC members have received no remuneration. During the year. £292 was reimbursed to 2 trustees for travelling and out of pocket expenses. There were no other ￿lated party transactions during the year whi¢h require dlsclosing. 17

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HEAVITREE IN THE HEAVr￿lEE TEAM MINISTRY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 12. GIVING TO MISSIONS AND CHARMES These payments were made to other charityes by the PCC in line vthh its charitable objectives. 2024 2023 Headway Devon Force Can￿r Age Concem Mcmillan Cancer Children's s￿Iety Central Exeter Relief Bishops of Ebbsfieet Fund Pete's dragons Fotward in Faith Infocus Charity Exeter Leukemia Fund HOSPI￿ Care Exeter Foodbank Friends of Exeter Cath&Jral Macular Sooiety Tumtable Fumiture Turkey & Syria ap￿al St Petrocks Devon Air Ambulan RNLI 103 180 120 152 121 100 205 105 70 145 115 110 100 70 141 123 390 361 110 107 1.673 1,687 18

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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HEAVITREE IN THE HEAVITREE TEAM MINISTRY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEiirs YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS (Continued) Deslgnated Funds A Hall Renovation Fund of £75.000 has been designated to restore and ￿fvrbish the church hall which, needs urgent repair, in order to bring f( back into use by the congregation and community. Necessary works include repairs lo the inleriof and exterior in addition to the creation of disabled access. The trustees have designated tsvo amounts from th8 Tarr legacy. £30.000 has been designated to develop musi¢ in the church and a fvrther £100,000 has been designated which the trus18es ar& Considering how to besl utilise for future projects. A Building and Repairs Fund of £47.000 was designated to pay for fvture capital expenditure and repairs lo the church building. including the shortfall from the restrt¢ted fund in the development of the South Porch to provide a toilet wtth disabled a¢￿SS. This work was completed in 2019, and a £20,000 grant was receiv&J this year towards the work. The caffied forward balan￿ is now £33,295. Ther• are tsvo deS￿nated funds for St Mi¢hl's includ&J in the unrestricted fijnds. The Library fund is to support Ihe Heavitree Friendty Library project The Needy fund has been established lo givè money to the ntedy. The balance on these two fuThls at the yearnd is £7,145. There afe three small designated funds for St Lawrenc• church for fiowers. altar and audio which have a balance of £5.219 Carried forward. The total in deslgnaled funds carried forward is £250,659. Rmtrlcted Fund8 Tho funds are established for thè folk)wing purFhws.' Frfends of Heavltrse Patlsh Church To raise fvnds for the upkeep of Ihe Churchyard at St Michael's. Toddle￿ Gmup A reslri¢ted grant was receNed fr(xn NCH (Aclion For Children) to run 8 Toddlars club. Sunday School A restricted grant was received during 2024 to a$￿st with the running of the St Michael's Sunday School. Church Cholr The church has entered into a venture with St Michael's Church of England Primary School to ¢￿ate a new Choir. The project is part funded by restricted grant income and this fvnd helps lo employ a musician for one day a week. The project 1$ running for three years and will then be reviewed. 8911 Fund A restricted fund has been set up for the maintenance of the bells and ringing chamber Ibul nol the tower). 21

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HEAvrtREE IN THE HEAvrrREE TEAM MINISTRY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Iconlinued) Vesty Screen £14 857 was released by the Diocesefrom another trust These ftjndswere originally from the sale of St Loye's church whtch was held to provide income from investment. This capitsl was released to the PCC following a successful applicatson for this trust to be wound up in order for the money lo be used to pay for the vesty screen in order to make the vesty area secure. A fijrther £1,000 was also donaed to pay towards the vesty s￿n and new altar ctoths. Endowment Fund The Sherwood Endowment Fund was estsblished in 20(￿froM the PCC'S interest in the revaluation of 10 Sherwood Close that was held by the Diowe. The in￿rne arising is expendable at the discreb.on of the PCC and it is proposed to be ¥Jsed for futrjre capital projects. The balance carried forward FS £87,936. 14. ANALYSIS OF ASSEtS BETWEEN FUNDS Unrestricted Restrlcted Endowment Current year Total Flxed assets TangibEe fixed assets Investments Net current assets 61 866 11,344 365.304 11.344 252.198 25.170 87.936 264,347 25.231 87.936 377,514 Prlor year Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Totsl Fixed assets Tangible fixed assets Investments Net CUTTent assets 180 180 11,090 343,154 11,090 244.742 10,476 87,936 255.832 10.656 87,936 354.424

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE HEAVITREE TEAM MINISTRY (CHARITY COMMISSION REGISTRATION NUMBER 1133800) ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HEAVITREE IN THE HEAvmiEE TEAM MINISTRY YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 CONTENTS Page Annual Report Independent Examinerfs Report Statement of Financial Activiti8s Balance Sheèt Notes to the Financial Statements 9-22

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HEAVITREE ST PAUL, EXEfER IN THE HEAvmiEE TEAM MINISTRY ICHARrtY COMMISSION REGISTRATION NUMBER 1133800) ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2024 The PCC of the Parish of Heavitree with St Paul's. Exeter (Ihe major part of the Benefice of"Heavitree and St Mary Steps") is registered as a Charity with the charitable object of promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church. pastoral. evangelisb"c. social and ecumenical. The parish unttes three churches: St Michael's & All Angels. the an¢ient Parish Church of Heavitree.. St Lawrence's, sited in an area of mainty suburban estates.. and St Paul's. wh￿h was demolished in 2009. In addition, the Team has some responsibilty fr)r Sl Clare's. the chapel attached lo the Livery Dole Almshouses. Publlc 8en8fft In setting the Charity's aims and objectives the Trustees have conS￿ered the Charity Commission guidance on public benefft. The activtties of the Charity confer an bJentifiabl8 public benefiL Church addr￿98. St Michael's Church, Church Street. Heavitree, Exeter EX2 5EH St Lawrence's Church. Lower Hill Barton Road, Exeter EX13EH Webslto: h vi ree arish.co. k M8mber8hlp of tho PCC: Members of the PCC are ex officio, elected by the Annual Church Meeting or ¢o-opled. During the year 2024 the following served as members of tha PCC. those indicated # are also registered as Charitable Trustees.. Cl•rgy:

The Rev Ben Rabjohns. Team Rector

The Rev Alex Honey. Assislant Curate {from 30 June 20241

The Rav Andrew Johnson

Chur¢hward•M:

Mr lan King

Mfs Charmaine Bonehill {previousty Bateman) (from May 20241

Miss Susan Illing

Mr Paul Tapp

Dr Bridget Gillard

Mrs Anne Foreman

Do•nery Synod Representatlvm: Elect•d mombgrn:

Mrs Anne Byme {2025} # Mrs Frances Johnstone {20251

Mr Mark Bonehill120251 # Mrs Gill Jenkins12026}

Mr Jon Leach {20261

Mrs Sandra Mutton120271

Mrs Lowenna Scott (prewously Faull) {2027) (from April 2025)

St Lawren¢o'8 Doputy 018trlct Wardens: # Mrs Pat Briiton, # Mrs Heather Dark Stewardshlp Rgcordors: # Mrs Gill Jenkins and Mr Jim Pilkington {not on the PCC) Ele¢tornl Roll Offlcèr: # Miss Susan Illing

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HEAVITREE WITH ST PAUL. EXETER IN THE HEAVITREE TEAM MINISTRY ICHARrrY COMMISSION REGISTRATION NUMBER 1133800) ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2024 ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE: St Lawrence's Dl$trict Council seNes the interests of thg St Lawrence Church: Ele¢ted al the St Lawrence's Church Annual Meeting, as confimied by the APC Meeting reports ￿gUlarlY to the PCC. PCC COMMIThEES: Standing Committee las legally required): Consists of Team Rector, Churchwardens, District Wardens, Treasurer, Secretary. co-opting as requi￿d. Has the power to transact business and make decisions betNeen PCC meetin9S. Flnance Committ90: Consists of Team Rector, Churchwardens, District Wardens, PCC TreaSU￿r and Treasurers of DCCS and PCC Secretary {ex officiol, co-opting as ￿quIred. Oversees the flnancial affairs of the PCC, reviewing income and expenditure, drawing up budgets and forming policy for approval by the PCC. Frlends of Heavltree Parlsh Church Commlttee: Concemed with the development and activity of the "Friands of Heavitree Parish Church" plan their fund-raising and decide on use of their resources as approved by the PCC. CHURCH MEMBERSHIP (ELECTORAL ROLL) 2024 The Electoral Roll was ￿vISed in 2024 and the number of people on our Electoral Roll at the Annual Meeting held on 29 May 2024 was 1741178 in 20231. ELECTION OF TRUSTeES New Trustees are generally drawn from membef$ of the church being notified when a vacancy becomes available. Existing Trustees will vole on nominations le￿Ived and they will be trained when they take up their positions. FINANCIAL REVIEW Total re¢eipts in the year were £160,098 compared to £297,660 In 2023. A substantr'al part of last yeals income were one off legacies of £145,802. This yeal$ income is an incrèase of 5°/0 on income in 2023 after adjusting for one off legacies.Tolal expenditure decreased lo £137,262 from £152,504 in 2023. After tsking into account a gain on investments of £25412023.. gain £961) the n8t receipts for the year were £23,09012023'. £146,117). The Trustees continue to consider and disouss measures to Sncrease income and ensure that appropriate levels of reserves are maintained. REVIEW OF ACTivrrY IN 2024 The aim of the Heavilree Team is to provide a Christian service of worship lo as many people as possible, with a service taking place every day in at least one of the churches within the t8am. The beginning of 2024 saw the launch of our Choir Church project which is run in collaboration with St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy. Mr Matthew Jeffrey, a lay clerk al Exeter Cathedral. was appointed in December 2023 to lead the project and rehearsals began in early January. Inevitably the large number of children who initially signed up for the new choir lover 301 has ebbed during the year and has now settled al be￿een 6 and 10 members. However the project has produced good fruit during the year. firstly in beautiful music- the children have risen to the musical challenge well and have sung beautifully in each celebration of the Eucharist in school., secondly in engaging new people with the Eucharistic life of the Church - this is the first lime, as far as we know, that the Eucharist has been celebrated in our church school and the first lime that some of the children or their families have attended celebration of the Eucharist. We hope to continue lo build up this project during the coming year and are grateful for grant fvnding from the Diocese of Exeter Mission and Growth Fund and the Fellowship of St John the Evangelist for making this possible.

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HEAvmiEE wrrH ST PAUL, EXETER IN THE HEAvrrREE TEAM MINISTRY {CHARrrY COMMISSION REGISTRATION NUMBER 1133800} ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2024 The mid-part of the year saw us making preparations for the arrival ofAlex Honey as Assistsnl Curate of the parish. His ordination as a Deacon at St Mi¢hael's. at a Mass celebrated by the Bishop of Oswesty in the evening of Sunday, 30June, was the highlightof the year and saw a great gatherlng of partshioners, along with Fr Alex's family. friends and supporters. for a joyfvl celebration. A wonderful Hog Roast completed the ￿lebratIon with fellowship following the Mass. It has been a real privilege for the whole parish to share in Fr Alex's first months in ordained ministy during the second half of the year, and a joy lo benefit from his gifts. enlhusiasm and pastoral care. We k)ok foThvard to his ordination as a Priest in June 2025, and to the celebration of his first Mass. Another significant moment in Fr Ale￿5 life at the end of 2024 was his marriage to his fiancée. Niamh. The whole parish shared in the joy of this and it has been good to welconk Niamh. along with Fr Alex, into the life of the parish. Bishop Paul paid thvo other visits to the parish during the year. firsuy. in Juty, lo baplize Fr Ben and Rebecca's daughter, Rita. who was at the end of February, and secondly, in November, to administer the Sacrament of Confimwtion to four candKlates from Ihe parish - an encouraging sign of grovth and new life amongst us. Alongside these major events duTFng the year. we hav6 continued to seek to grow and develop the worship and mission of both the Ghurches wrthin the parish. Al St Michael's it ha$ been encouraging lo see our ministy to children and their families continue to thrive with both the Sunday School and Messy Church o)ntinuing to go from strength to strength. This new pattern of worship is now well-&Stablished and has seen the regular attendance al Sunday Mass grow over the past year.11 is a joy lo have a vibrant and diverse congregation meeting each Sunday for worship as well as good attendance at Mass during the week, with the church also open each day for Morning and Evening Prayer. We have continued lo make Christrnas a partiojlar for effort in mission and outreach - ensuring good publicity and Seeking lo offer opportunib.es forworship which might draw in those who are not regular members of our Congregation. This year saw good attendance at the Chriskn'ngle and Crib services. as well as al our Carols by Candlelight where il was a particular joy lo have the music enhanced by members of the Exeter Musical Society. A daytime carol service at St Clare's Chapel was a new addition this year and saw the chapel full with a good attendance. The Christmas T￿e Festival once again drew in support from a wide range of org8nisations to decorate the church and a good number of visitors. W8 have continued to seek to serve our k¢al community in a variety of ways. The Heavitree Friendly Library has continued to operate in the church and goes from strength-to-strength, regularly welcoming large numbers of young child￿n and their families as well as older members of the community into a friendly. Sc￿lable and safe space. As well as this we have continued with a regular round of social and fundraising events, and it ha$ been gochj to see St Michael's used for a number of Concerts during the year- particularty a visit from the renowned vocal ensemble. Ihe Gesualdo Six, during July. We have continued work on plans to enable St Michael's to be freety open for visitors during the day and, although progress with this has been fruslrats'ngly slow as we have pn)9￿SSed plans for a sc￿en to make the vestry a￿8 secure, our hope is that this will come to fruitK*n during 2025. This has gone alongside the completion of essential maintenance work and the beginning of plans for fvrther reryordering and improvements to the interior of the buikling during 2025. The congregation at St Lawrence's has also settled into a pattem of worship during the past year and, although this has not been without rts challenges. it has been good to see new faces also joining the congregation there particularty those who have been drawn in by the various S￿la1 and outreach projects which are run there. It ha$ also been good, during 2024. to re-estsblish links wth the uniformed organisalions which use the hall with invilations to them to join the congregats'on for wornhip on Mothering Sunday, Harvest, and Remembrance Sunday all seeing a g4)Jd response.

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HEAVITREE WITH ST PAUL. EXETER IN THE HEAVITREE TEAM MINISTRY ICHARrrY COMMISSION REGISTRATION NUMBER 11338001 ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2024 Social and community projects have continued during the past year with regular coffee mornings, film ni9hts, quvz nights and other occasional social events regularly drawing good numbers of people from within and from outside the church community and offering an opportunity to raise money for church funds and for other charities. The half-term family fun days in February and October have been very successful again during the past year and have been much appreciated by members of the local community. Rental of the community hall at Sl Lawrence's continues to provide a regular income. as well as being an important resource for various groups within Ihe local community. We have continued to use both our website and Facebook pages to promte the activities and mission of the parish. As an example. sharing our churchyard working parties on local community Facebook pages, has resulted in local volunteers, not otheNise involved in our church life, joining us lo tidy the churchyard on a regular basis. Fr Alex's ministry here has particularly helped to enhan￿ our social media presence with more regular and engaging updates. Amongst a number of faithful members of the family of the church here who have died during the past year it seems particularly important to note the death of Hilda Mitchelmore in FebNary. At the age of nearly 101 she had been a devoted and faithful servant of both the church and the wider community.. the first female Churchwarden of the parish, a longstanding member of the PCC and of the Governors at both St Michael's and St Petels Schools, and a deeply faithful and devout Chrtstian. We record our thanks here for everything which her long l￿fe gave both to the church and the wider community of Heavitree. During the year. the PCC conducted all necessary health and s2fety workwilhin both churches. The PCC continues to comply with their duties with the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 to have due regard to matters relating to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults. Finally, we give thanks to the many volunteers who give their time and talents so generously to support our work throughout the Team in so many drfferent ways. We are grateful for all the gifts of the year which has passed, and for the grace lo face its challenges and pray that the year ahead will once again be fruitful, to the grealer glory of Almighty God. Reserves Pollcy The policy of the PCC is that income should cover the Cost of church activities as well as the cost ol maintaining the church buildings and keeping the churchyard tidy. Church fvnds are also used to cover any repairs lo the churches, roof, walls and general fabric. The unrestricted general fvnds reserves are hèld lo Cover any deficit. During 2024, the PCC aimed to maintain free reserves at a level equivalent to an average expenditure from church funds for a period of a year. The balance of unrestricted reserves les$ fixed assets al the end of 2024 was £263,542 of which £250,659 has been designated for various funds. The trustees are considering whether funds previously designated may need to be used to cover day to day expenditure. Trustees, Responsibility in respect of the Accounts The trustees are required to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of ils financial activities for that period. In preparing those statements, the Trustees are required to.. Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently., Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent", Prepare the statements on the going con￿rn basi5 unless it is inappropriate to presume that Charity will continue in business.

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HEAVtTREE wrtH ST PAUL, EXEfER IN THE HEAvrrREE TEAM MINISTRY (CHARrrY COMMISSION REGISTRATION NUMBER 11338001 ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2024 The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose the ￿asOnable accuracy at any time of the financial posth.on of the Charity and to enable them to ensu￿ that the statements comply with the chariti.es Act 2011. They are also resp)nsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hen￿ for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. On behalfof the PCC. Susan Illing PCC Secretary Fr Ben Rabjohns Team Rector Dale..

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HEAVITREE IN THE HEAVITREE TEAM MINISTRY This report on the financial statements of the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of the Heavitree Team Ministy {referred to as the PCC) for the year ended 3lDe￿Mber 2024, which are set out on pages 7 to 22. is in respect of an examination carried out in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2011 {'the Regulations") and Section 145 of the Charities Act 20111.the ACVI. Respective Responsibllltig5 of Trustees and Examlner As the members of the PCC you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements. You consider that the audit requirement of the Regulations and section 145 of the Act do not appty and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility lo'.- examine the accounts under Section 145 of the Act., to follow the procedures laid down in the general D1￿CtionS gwen by the Charity Cornmission {under section 145(5}Ibl of the Act,. and to stale whether particular matters have corrE to my attention. Bas15 of Independent ExamIn0￿8 Roport My examination wascarried out in accordancewith the Gener81 Diwlions given by the Charity Commission and found in the Church Guidance 2006 edition, issued by the Finance Division ofthe Archbishops, CoLtncil. That examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the PCC and a comparison of the a¢counts with those records. It also includes considering any unusual items or disclosures in the )Inancial statements and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procerjures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion 1$ given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view. and the ￿port is limited to those matters set out in the slalement below. Ind¢pgnd8nt Examlnerfs Ststement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention.. {11 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirèments to keep accounting ￿cordS in accordance with sectlon 130 of the Act., and to prepare accounts which ac¢ord wilh the accounting records and wmply with the requirements of the Ad and the Regulations have not been mel, or 121 to which, in my opinion, attentK)n shoukd be drawn in order to enable a proper understandlng of the accounts to be reached. Signed.. Mrn S Truran FCCA FCA Streets Bush Llmlted Chartered A¢countants 2 Barnfleld Crescent Ex¢ter Devon EX11QT Dated. Lk 1025

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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HEAVITREE IN THE HEAVITREE TEAM MINISTRY BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024 Note 2024 2023 FIXED ASSETS Tangible Fixed Assets Investments 866 11,344 180 11,090 12,210 11,270 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Bank Current Account 8ank Oeposit AeLount 15,209 35.509 320,009 14,252 90.322 243,863 370,727 348,437 LIABILITIES Creditors.. Amounts falling due wilhln one year 5,423 5,283 NET CURRENT ASSET8 365,304 343.154 TOTAL NET ASSETS 377,514 354.424 FUNDS Unrestricted Income Funds- General Unrestrf¢ted Inoome Funds . Designal8d Totsl Unrestricted In¢ome Funds 13 13,749 250,659 35,473 220,539 264,408 256,012 Restricted Income Funds Expendable Endowment Fund 25.170 87.936 10,476 87,936 377.514 354,424 Chaimian On behalf of Church Coun¢ll Chu hwarden Date:

ThE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HEAVITrEE IN THE HEAVtfREE TEAM MINISTRY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEME1￿s YEAR ENDED 31 OECEMBER 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Generdl The financial staterrEnts have tEen p￿pared in axordano with the Accounting and Reportrng by Charthes.. Statement of Re0)M￿nded Pfa¢tTh (Charities SORP FRS 102}, Financial Reporting Standard 102 IFRS 102), the Charities Act 2011 and the Church Accounting Regulations 2006. Assets and liabil￿eS are initsaliy recogntsed al historicat cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant ￿Unting policy note($}. The PCC rneets the definition ofa publ￿ tnefft enbty urrfler FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as there are no material uncertainties about the charity's abilty to continue operab'ng. Funils General funds represent the fvnds of the PCC that are not subject to any restrictions regarding their use and are available for appli(%tion on the general purwses of the PCC. Funds designated for a Part￿lar purpose ty the PCC are aso unrestr￿. Restricted fvnds represent the fvnds of the PCC that are for a parbojlar purpose. The axourkts indude all transactions, assets and Irabilibes for whth the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts ofchurch groups that thve theif main affiliation to another body nor those that are infom?I gatherings of Church wLv5. Incomlng Resources Voluntsry Income Collections are reccKJnis&J when re¢eNed by or on behalfofthe PCC. Planned gmng r￿er¥able under grft aid is rwnised onty when receNed. Inwme tax rewerable on grft atded donalions is reccJnis￿l when the funds a￿ known to r￿1vable. Grants, induding grants for the purchase of fixed assets, are recg)gnised in fvll in the ststement of financial activities in the year in which they are receivable. Legacies to the PCC are accounted for as income OTr￿ the representatNes otthe estate have advised the amount recewable whether received as a pecunjary or residuary Wuest or subject to a lrfe tenancy. Assets received by way of leg¥ies are included as leg• income at market vaiue on the date oftransfer. Actlvtties for ggnerating funds Funds raised by the fete, garden paty and Si￿41ar events and the sale of box)ks and magazines are accounted for gross. Incomlng resources from ehaiitable athities Rental in¢ome from the letting of church premises is rwnised when the rent is due. Fees from weddings and fiJnerals are I￿nIsed when Income from Investments Dividends and interest are accounted forwhen f￿Nable. Gains andLosses on Invgsfments Realised gains or losses are recognis&J when inVest￿ts are sold. Unrealised gains or losses are accounted foron revaluatK)n of investments at 31 D*mber.

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HEAvrrREE IN THE HEAVITrEE TEAM MINISTRY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES l¢ontinued) Resources Us8d Expenditure is induded on an accruals basi& Grdnts Grants and donab.ons are accounted for when paid over. ff when awarded. rf that award ￿ateS a binding obligation on the PCC. Diocesan Parish Share The diocesan quota or parish Sha￿ i8 awunted forwhen payable. Costs of Generating Funds Includes those costs incuffed by the PCC in reLatvJn to the generation of income. Charitable Expendlture Comprises those costs incurral by the PCC in the ddNery of ts thities and seTvices for its beneficiaries. Governance Costs Includes those costs asxtiated with meeting the consbtutK)nal and ststuiory requirements of the pcc. F￿ed Assets Cons￿rated Landand8uildings and Movable Church Fumishings Consecrated and benefKed prrwty is exduded from Ihe accounts by s1012) of the Charities Act 2011. No value ts placed on movable church fumishings hekl by Ihe thurchwatdens on special tnjst forthe PCC and which require a faculty for disFwI sincethe PCC consKlers thi8 to be inalienable property. Al exFEnditure incurred during the year on Cons￿￿ted or benefi￿ buildirkgs and movable church fvmishings, whether maintenance or improvements, is vKitten off as expenditure in the SOFA and separatety disdosed. Equipment that exceeds £500 is capitali%ed and deprecLAted. Depreciation is calcul*ed to write off the cost of fixed assets on a Stra￿ht-1¥ne basks over their effethve useful lives as foll¢)ws.' Equipment 20% on cost Inve¥tments Investments are valued at nBrketvalue at 31 Dwrthr. Al investtrEnts are wthin the UK Debtors Debtors are induded at the settlement amount due. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid. Cash at bank and in hand Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investrnents with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of opening of the depO￿L Credito Creditors are ￿cognised where the charity has a present obligation arising from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a Ihird paty and the amount due to setue the obligation can be measured or estir￿trd refiabty. Creditors are recognise(J at their setuemenl amount. 10

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HEAVITrEE IN THE HEAvmiEE TEAM AIINISTRY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 ACCOUTrtriNG POLICIES Icontinuedl Flnancial Instrum¢nts The charity only has financial assets and liabilib.es of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic finanaal lnStw￿nts a￿ initially recognised at transacts'on value and subsequenUy measured at their setuement value. Consolldatlon of Accounts These financial statements indLMJe the acbwty of St Lawrence's and St Paul's and have been p￿Pared on a consolidaled basis.

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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HEAVITREE IN ThE HEAvrrREE TEAM MINISTRY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEKts YEAR ENDED 310ECEMBER 2024 CREDITORS: A1410UNTS FALLING DUE wrrHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Other Creditors Accruals 2.453 2,970 2,623 2,660 5.423 5.283 OPERATING LEASE COMMrrMENrs 2024 2023 OFerating lease due with 1 year Operating Lease rnre than 1 year tmrt lessttHn 5 yea 1.757 2.781 1,757 4,538 STAFF COSTS Ther6 were no employees paid by the PCC during the year. 10. FUNDS HELD ON BEHALF OF OTHER CHARJTIES The PCC collected the sum of £1.734 (2023: £1.617) on behalf of other charities during the poriod. Al tho year-end a total of £15012023: £35) was due to b8 paid over. The Rector and the Church Wardens are the trustee$ of a fund holding the proceeds of the School Masle¢s house. The DK¢ese Board of Finance hold £48.478 in their bank accounts. The fvnd is not an asset of this chanty. 11. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Fr Andrew. a member of the PCC, carried out repair5 to the slained-glass wndows in his capacity 8$ a master glazier. He was paid £7.380 during the year. No other trustees were paid for seNices dLtring the year. The clergy are paid ty the Diocese from the Diocesan Common Fund paid by each parish and therefore the PCC members have received no remuneration. During the year. £292 was reimbursed to 2 trustees for travelling and out of pocket expenses. There were no other ￿lated party transactions during the year whi¢h require dlsclosing. 17

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HEAVITREE IN THE HEAVr￿lEE TEAM MINISTRY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 12. GIVING TO MISSIONS AND CHARMES These payments were made to other charityes by the PCC in line vthh its charitable objectives. 2024 2023 Headway Devon Force Can￿r Age Concem Mcmillan Cancer Children's s￿Iety Central Exeter Relief Bishops of Ebbsfieet Fund Pete's dragons Fotward in Faith Infocus Charity Exeter Leukemia Fund HOSPI￿ Care Exeter Foodbank Friends of Exeter Cath&Jral Macular Sooiety Tumtable Fumiture Turkey & Syria ap￿al St Petrocks Devon Air Ambulan RNLI 103 180 120 152 121 100 205 105 70 145 115 110 100 70 141 123 390 361 110 107 1.673 1,687 18

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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HEAVITREE IN THE HEAVITREE TEAM MINISTRY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEiirs YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS (Continued) Deslgnated Funds A Hall Renovation Fund of £75.000 has been designated to restore and ￿fvrbish the church hall which, needs urgent repair, in order to bring f( back into use by the congregation and community. Necessary works include repairs lo the inleriof and exterior in addition to the creation of disabled access. The trustees have designated tsvo amounts from th8 Tarr legacy. £30.000 has been designated to develop musi¢ in the church and a fvrther £100,000 has been designated which the trus18es ar& Considering how to besl utilise for future projects. A Building and Repairs Fund of £47.000 was designated to pay for fvture capital expenditure and repairs lo the church building. including the shortfall from the restrt¢ted fund in the development of the South Porch to provide a toilet wtth disabled a¢￿SS. This work was completed in 2019, and a £20,000 grant was receiv&J this year towards the work. The caffied forward balan￿ is now £33,295. Ther• are tsvo deS￿nated funds for St Mi¢hl's includ&J in the unrestricted fijnds. The Library fund is to support Ihe Heavitree Friendty Library project The Needy fund has been established lo givè money to the ntedy. The balance on these two fuThls at the yearnd is £7,145. There afe three small designated funds for St Lawrenc• church for fiowers. altar and audio which have a balance of £5.219 Carried forward. The total in deslgnaled funds carried forward is £250,659. Rmtrlcted Fund8 Tho funds are established for thè folk)wing purFhws.' Frfends of Heavltrse Patlsh Church To raise fvnds for the upkeep of Ihe Churchyard at St Michael's. Toddle￿ Gmup A reslri¢ted grant was receNed fr(xn NCH (Aclion For Children) to run 8 Toddlars club. Sunday School A restricted grant was received during 2024 to a$￿st with the running of the St Michael's Sunday School. Church Cholr The church has entered into a venture with St Michael's Church of England Primary School to ¢￿ate a new Choir. The project is part funded by restricted grant income and this fvnd helps lo employ a musician for one day a week. The project 1$ running for three years and will then be reviewed. 8911 Fund A restricted fund has been set up for the maintenance of the bells and ringing chamber Ibul nol the tower). 21

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HEAvrtREE IN THE HEAvrrREE TEAM MINISTRY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Iconlinued) Vesty Screen £14 857 was released by the Diocesefrom another trust These ftjndswere originally from the sale of St Loye's church whtch was held to provide income from investment. This capitsl was released to the PCC following a successful applicatson for this trust to be wound up in order for the money lo be used to pay for the vesty screen in order to make the vesty area secure. A fijrther £1,000 was also donaed to pay towards the vesty s￿n and new altar ctoths. Endowment Fund The Sherwood Endowment Fund was estsblished in 20(￿froM the PCC'S interest in the revaluation of 10 Sherwood Close that was held by the Diowe. The in￿rne arising is expendable at the discreb.on of the PCC and it is proposed to be ¥Jsed for futrjre capital projects. The balance carried forward FS £87,936. 14. ANALYSIS OF ASSEtS BETWEEN FUNDS Unrestricted Restrlcted Endowment Current year Total Flxed assets TangibEe fixed assets Investments Net current assets 61 866 11,344 365.304 11.344 252.198 25.170 87.936 264,347 25.231 87.936 377,514 Prlor year Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Totsl Fixed assets Tangible fixed assets Investments Net CUTTent assets 180 180 11,090 343,154 11,090 244.742 10,476 87,936 255.832 10.656 87,936 354.424