2024-12-31-accounts - The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Mary The Virgin, Deane, Bolton

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2024 ANNUAL REPORT The Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Deane Deane Church Mee[. Willk Wllh.kts% slle.18S&S ST ANDREWS CHURCH OVER HULTON GROWING AOOTED IN, L EMPOWf8ED TO SERVE

Deane Church ei J£Sug WaikwilhJbSu>siethS DEANE CHURCH Team Rector l Rev'd Canon Dr Terry Clark Team Rector's Report - pg 2 Deane Church staff team and officers - pg10 Curate's report - pg11 Youth and Community Worker Report- pg14 Churchwarden's Report - pg18 Safeguarding Report - pg 21 District Church Council Report - pg 22 Women's Ministry - pg 24 Children's work - pg 25 Finance Report- pg 26 Junctgn R(iad l Deane I Blton l BL3 4LT -ffjww.deanechuroh.org

TEAM RECTOR'S REPORT For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith- and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God- not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. (Ephesians 2.8-10) In their yearly cycle of prayer, our brothers and sisters in Christ at Chadderton (Christ Church) will be praying for us this April (2025). Chadderton is where Ben Wilkinson, our former curate, is vicar. How encouraging is that? As I was jotting down some prayer points for them to be praying for us, I found myself reflecting not just on recent months but on the past five years. From the depths of Covid and lockdowns to how we have been seeing God at work in recent times. It seems to me that for much of the past five years we have seen a growth in FAITHFULNESS at Deane, in the knowledge of God and in maturity in Christ. But, what we have additionally seen in 2024 into 2025 is a significant going up a gear (if I can mix some metaphors) in FRUITFULNESS at Deane. The church family as a whole have certainly been more proactive in Christian witness, and in inviting non-christian friends to church events.

One person who joined us in 2024 recently said to me, "I've been a member of a number of churches, but what really stands out about Deane is that the Bible is clearly taught and people actually love each other." That's good to hear from a relatively new member of the church family. l increasingly feel that over these past five years, God has been preparing us for something new and exciting at Deane. I don't know exactly what that is, but I'm happy to trust him since he already knows what's up ahead and will provide for us all the resources to do these good works which he has prepared in advance for us to do. January 2024 saw the establishment of The Junction which Nigel heads up, and it has picked up momentum to become a real hub for fellowship and outreach each Friday morning. Our Deane Church open day in March saw seventy-five visitors with two of them since joining the congregation and doing the Alpha Course. We look forward to our next open day in April. r* CHURCh OPEN

The programme of events aimed specifically at Deane & Lostock women seems to have been a great success, with good numbers of church members plus guests coming along to the garden party at the Rectory, and to the Christmas wreath making at Lostock Parish Centre. And it was a pleasure to dust off my dinner jacket to wait on the ladies at the garden party! The upcoming ladies residential retreat at Grange-over-sands in May 2025 is booking up nicely. The Tuesday evening Deane & Lostock men's Growth Group has continued to provide around a dozen guys with a safe, fun and supportive place to enjoy fellowship, to study the Bible together, and to get prayer support. My phone pings through the day with group members sharing encouragements for each other on WhatsApp. We are also developing a men's programme with events open to a wider group of guys.

The Mission Community's Connect 24 mission weeks after Easter certainly turned up the evangelistic heat across the fourteen churches, including with the various events and special services at our churches. CONNIC BOLTON WEST MISSION COMMUNITY Invilulion evenl By June 2024 we were facing a projected budget deficit by the end of August (i.e. for a little over half the year) of just under £10,000, mostly due to increases in energy costs. This deficit was brought to the congregation; we had some Bible teaching from 2 Corinthians chapters 8-9 and we prayed. As a church family there was a wonderful and generous response through some one-off gifts and increases in weekly and monthly giving. The one-off gifts alone reduced the deficit to August from £10,000 to £1,760. Income through standing orders, and people setting up new standing orders, increased, and so too did weekly giving through the collecting box and e-giving device at the back of church, so we finished the year with NO DEFICIT AT ALL. Praise God! The Carols By Candlelight service in December was such an encouragement, not only because it was well attended but because at least half of those present where guests/people who don't usually attend Deane or Lostock churches.

While attendance at the10.45am service continues to grow, with new people turning up most Sundays, attendance at the 9am service had been decreasing for some years, leaving just six regulars by the Autumn. Following a consultation period with the 9am congregation, the DCC and I decided to close that service down, the final service being on Christmas Day when we marked and gave thanks to God for that congregation over many years. Some from that congregation have moved to 10.45am, and a monthly midweek Communion service in the Church Centre was established in the new year with some of the former 9 o'clockers attending that. It's been encouraging to see a number of people stepping up into new roles/ministries at Deane in 2024. And from the staff team, Andre has continued to grow in his ministry, and in his sense of calling to future roles in God's Church. And Beccy is in her final year of training with Emmanuel Theological College and will be ordained at Manchester Cathedral in June as a self-supporting minister. On Saturday 28th October 2023, the Church Council met to discern God's vison for Deane Church and from that day, and a bit of fine-tuning afterwards, we settled on four goals: l. To raise the prayer temperature at Deane. Getting everyone praying more!

To host a new partnership with Urban Outreach Storehouse, incorporating other compassion and hospitality ministries such as Christians Against Poverty and Warm Space. And friends from Lostock Church to be invited to join with us in this new ministry.
To launch a Toddler group meeting in the Church Centre. This to have a definite Christian focus and not be just another toddler group on the local circuit.
To develop Deane Church open days, and to have a heritage display in place in church. Goals '2, and '4, have certainly been reached now. With 'l',1 think we are not really there yet. As a church we could, and indeed need to be significantly more prayerful in a corporate way. And the toddler group will launch when all the key elements are in place. To do so before that would be asking for trouble. Please be holding this in your prayers. Last summer we held a Sunday evening prayer for healing service at Deane with Bishop

4.y gu, J- 7pfft. O-- fj/,-ei Matthew speaking and he and his wife Sam, along with our prayer ministry team, offering prayer ministry. That was a special time.

Just recently, at a normal Sunday morning service, Bishop Matthew (who joined us on his birthday) spoke again, and he and Sam again prayed for a number of people. What on paper was a'normal, Sunday morning service at Deane turned out to be anything but! It was an extraordinary time with God meeting with people in deep places of need and longing. And it was awesome (certainly for me as the Rector) to see the church family at Deane really operating as members of the Body of Christ, serving each other with love and humility that Sunday... as they so often do. But that Sunday it was on 'spiritual steroids,! Let's be praying for the Holy Spirit to be doing this more often. l am grateful to so many at Deane who faithfully and selflessly serve. I would especially mention our wardens Paula and Heath, our off ice staff Beccy and Sheri, our prayer ministry co-ordinator Margaret, our church Treasurer lan, our lay chair of the Church Council, Jane, and our Youth and Community worker Nigel. And a special shout out to my two wonderful clergy colleagues at Deane Paul and André. And to others who have preached and led services at Deane this past year, especially Steve Openshaw. I continue to value the wise counsel of my colleague Vinny at St Andrew's Over Hulton and his service for Christ in the wider Diocese of Manchester and on General Synod. We need to continue to hold Vinny in our prayers and especially during these challenging times in the Church of England.

l end my report this year in the same way l ended my last year's report... Friends, let's dream big dreams and pray big prayers to our awesome God as we go forward. Let's be humble before our Holy God, and courageous in the face of any unbiblical forces that come our way. And let's talk more with our loving Heavenly Father through the day, individually and as we meet together. What a friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and griefs to bear. What a privilege to carry Everything to God in prayer. Oh, what peace we often forfeit, Oh, what needless pain we bear, All because we do not carry Everything to God in prayer. May you know God's shalom in body mind and spirit, this day and always. Terry 14th March 2025

DEANE STAFF TEAM AND OFFICERS (as at 31st December 2024) Rev'd Canon Dr Terry Clark Team Rector Rev'd André Adefope Curate Rev'd Canon Paul Hardingham I Retired Clergy Nigel Newton Youth and Community Worker Paula Small Churchwarden and Safeguarding Officer Heath Taylor Churchwarden Beccy Clark Ordinand, Administrator and PCC Secretary Bryan Shephard DCC Secretary, Verger and Churchyard Administrator Members of Deane Church Council (not listed above) elected at the Annual Meeting on 22 April 2024: Simon Davies, Jane Hampson (DCC Lay Chair also CAP Lifeskills Manager), Christine Mcwilliam, Alison Partington, Margaret Rutter (Electoral Roll Officer), (lan Hampson, co-opted as DCC Treasurer) 10

I CURATE'S REPORT Hello everyone, It is always a joy to look back on the year and celebrate what God has done. The first thing that comes to mind is all of us who have got involved in new ways over the year, and/or shared about what God is doing in our lives. l am a big believer in the principle that God gives us all gifts, and wants us all to be part of building his kingdom. It has therefore been a real joy and privilege to help enable two new people to co-lead the Sunday services (and another two from Lostock church). This was one of my key priorities for the year, and I have really enjoyed working with these leaders. (Let me know if you would like to be next!) Another highlight has also been when people have shared from the front about how God is with them and using them during the week, during our This Time Tomorrow slot. It is great to remind each other that we all get to play.

As I look back, I particularly remember my work in our local schools. I continue to serve as a Governor at St Marys C of E Primary School, and I'm on the PTA at Lostock Primary school. I have helped at local school events, such as fairs and ' Pogetnef sports days, and I continue to deliver assemblies and oversee class visits to our church. I was even able to deliver a Christmas talk to one of our local schools last year, and this school usually does not have visiting speakers talk about the birth of Jesus. So this opportunity was a real answer to prayer. In 20241 was also able to lead five communion services at Cannon Slade, which some of us have links too. This involved delivering services for each of the high school year groups, which allowed me to share the Gospel and administer communion to over1,500 students, which was a real privilege. Terry and l also delivered some training on evangelism, which was a precious time. l am also aware that in our PCC meetings, and though general conversations with everyone, it feels like we as a church are Ivungellsm thinking about how we can serve the Ir(iinliicJ local community more and engage in mission, and it is exciting to learn about what God has in store for us moving forwards. oGwPTlffiary CONNIC BOLTON WEST MlSStON COMMUNITY 12

I have continued to dedicate a lot of time to preaching and leading, and it continues to be a joy to share and explore God's word with you all. I have been able to preach in some local churches that we have links with. A key one being St. Andrews Over Hulton, where I have visited several times over the year. As you have probably picked up on, this year has also been challenging for me, as my health has not been great. I have really been affected by a few issues. So your continual prayers and support are very welcomed, because l am not near a full recovery yet, but I know that God is good in all circumstances. So let's thank God for the year that has gone, as we look forward to the year ahead. André 13

YOUTH AND COMMUNITY WORKER REPORT For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast. (Ephesians 2.8-9) YOUTH The verse at the top is one of a number that the youth group members looked at last year, and we used a variety of creative and imaginative methods to help everyone remember them! We also looked at the different types of literature that make up the Bible, and thought about how we should understand the messages they contain. The group members never fail to surprise me with their grasp of Biblical truths we share with them, and we can all be encouraged by this. We also play a variety of games and dodgeball is still as popular as ever!

There have been a few changes in membership in 2024 with some people being less regular, but also we have had a few new members from both Deane and Lostock churches. When everyone turns up there are12 young people and always 2 leaders. l am there every week, and Paula, Lorraine and Simon have joined me on a rota basis, and also Abi before she left for university. We are very grateful for the occasional input and support from others such as Terry, Andre and Beccy. Throughout the year the group has enjoyed extra activities like litter picking, ten pin bowling, and joining other groups in the Bolton West Mission Community for a variety of events. The most memorable of these was the Catalyst weekend at St Peters Halliwell, where 8 of our members joined with about 30 other children for games, activities and Bible teaching. Deane and Lostock Youth just happened to win a trophy in an Olympic style challenge on the Saturday afternoon, not that we're over competitive! Looking to the future I will be visiting the parents and children to see how they are finding the youth group and generally offer support to them. This will be particularly useful for those whose attendance has not been so regular over the past year. 15

COMMUNITY W•rTh IpDc• pl•¢• The Junction launched in January and is open every Friday morning as a food hub in partnership with Urban Outreach, and also as a Warm Spaces venue. With volunteers from both our churches we are able to welcome Warn people in Deane Church Centre, offer refreshments and a chat. We have occasionally linked up with Christians Against Poverty and Citizens Advice Bureau to help those who need a little guidance with managing their finances. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the volunteers from both churches. Without your help we would not be able to minister to the community in this way, and this also applies to Bolton Lunches which we ran during the Summer. 16

It should also be noted that a number of people have been to church services at Deane as a result of this ministry. The most recent is someone who now has a job at Lyngate Residential Home and often brings a few residents to the Junction for coffee and a chat, as well as attending on Sunday. Schools work is another area where there has been progress this year, with a very positive response from staff and 3 classes of year 8 pupils at Ladybridge High School after an interactive presentation on "What Christmas means to me" in December. More classes and assemblies are being planned for 20251 l am currently trying to secure grant funding so this ministry can continue for the next few years, with the possibility of making it into a full-time post as there is lots of opportunity to expand the youth and community ministry. Thank you all so much for your prayerful support and encouragement throughout 2024. Nigel Newton 17

CHURCHWARDEN'S REPORT As we reflect on 2024 as Churchwarden's at Deane, we would like to express our sincere gratitude towards the many volunteers who give up their time to ensure that our magnificent building and grounds are maintained to the standard it deserves so that future generations will also benef it f rom its beauty. We continue to be grateful to Bolton Community Payback for their work in the churchyard. It is a huge task to keep on top of the grass and brambles, and whilst there are still areas which need work, it is great to see more areas being cleared. They have also enjoyed finding specific graves and clearing them for those who have been researching their family history. Bryan Shephard continues to do a fantastic job of keeping the paths, KK section and garden of remembrance clear and accessible to visitors for which we are extremely grateful. 18

Thanks also to our church cleaning team (Jane, Shirley, Mary, Margaret and Barbara) for their work in keeping church clean for our Sunday services and other events. We finally received approval for phase two of the roof repairs to be completed, and we were incredibly grateful to also receive some grant funding from Manchester Diocese to help fund part of that work. The work was completed in February 2025 and should now mean that the building is water-tight which will enable us to appraise options for re-decorating the internal walls of the building in 2025. Our Quinquennial Inspection was completed in August 2024 by our church architect, Andrew Ruaux for which we await the final report. The quinquennial is a mandatory five yearly inspection that aims to identify any problems requiring maintenance or repair to ensure the building is kept in good condition. Some of the issues that will be included in the report have already been completed during the phase two roof repairs. The new heritage display which was created for our open day in March 2024 is a great addition and the information which interweaves the1000 years of Deane Church history with the 2000 years of Christian history, presents the Gospel in a Church history setting. The open day was a great success, and we enjoyed welcoming lots of visitors into Church and the Church Centre. Our thanks goes to Sheri for helping in 19

pulling the designs and timeline together for printing on the banners that will be appreciated by visitors to our church building for years to come. The contactless donation device in church continues to be well used, and in 2024 over £1,500 was donated through that device. An inventory is kept of all the silver and valuable items owned by the church. Buildings and Employees, liability insurance has been maintained through Ecclesiastical Insurance. It is not without a huge sense of privilege that we serve God and the Church here at Deane as stewards of this historic building and we thank everyone, who may not have been mentioned, that has played a part in Sunday services, however small, who help in many ways. Heath Taylor and Paula Small 20

SAFEGUARDING REPORT All leaders of children and young people's groups have a valid DBS certificate, all new leaders now have references, safeguarding training and DBS'S completed before any face to face work starts. To ensure the leaders safeguarding training remains up to date we have decided we will send out links to all current leaders in July each year to ensure this is completed before groups restart in September. l am currently exploring the possibility of our prayer team having an up-to date DBS, this would hopefully help to build individuals confidence in trusting them at vulnerable times in their lives. We will continue working on the statement of good practise for all groups working with children and vulnerable adults. Each leader can then sign these annually when they receive the good practise guidelines and renew any training due. In October or November this year we will be looking to offer first aid training for anyone who is interested in completing it. This isn't a necessity for everyone but it would be useful if at least one person in any group is a qualified first alder. The cost for the course is currently £475 for twelve people. It is an all-day course and if we include lunch the cost would be around £45 per person. Paula Small 21

DISTRICT CHURCH COUNCIL REPORT The District Church Council comprises of the 7 elected representatives as appointed at the APCM, our 2 Church Wardens, the elected Synod Representatives, plus co-opted members which include the Curate and Treasurer. It is chaired by the Rev'd Terry Clark with an appointed Lay Chair being Jane Hampson. Meetings always commence with a Bible Study, a time of prayer and also the sharing of encouragements for matters that have happened since the committee last convened. The DCC endeavours to act with a duty of responsibility and prayerfully seeks God's guidance on a whole range of matters. At each meeting the Treasurer also provides an update on the Church finances and will make recommendations as appropriate for agreement by the DCC to any actions that are required. 22

The DCC met four times during the year and have overseen actions/progress being made on: Prayer is now offered in the Pace Chapel during communion and at other times for the congregation The importance of safeguarding was raised and all DCC members were required to complete the relevant training modules Grant application to the Diocese of £10,000 was made to fund important repairs to the Church roof. Unfortunately, the proposed west end re-ordering has had to be put on hold due to financial constraints of the Church finances The viability of the 9.00am Sunday morning service was discussed and the decision was made to cease the service at the end of the year. Regular attendees were communicated of the decision. Thankfully the organ was repaired as finding a suitable repairer had been a challenge but it is now working with some additional maintenance work required. Bryan Shephard DCC Secretary 23

WOMEN'S MINISTRY In 2024 we ran a full programme of women's events through the year, including a Ladies Brunch, summer garden party, walk and wreath making evening. It was so encouraging to see people getting together, enjoying fellowship, building new friendships and increasingly inviting friends along. We were thankful to have some great speakers, including Jo Newton at our Ladies Brunch and Laura Bagley from Urban Outreach at our Advent wreath making evening. Despite the great British summer, and one postponement, the garden party was a relaxed evening of food and fellowship, including our very own waiter.. ! We're looking forward to the events planned in 2025, as we continue to encourage each other to be women of hope. Beccy Clark, Sheri Taylor and Lyn Lawson 24

CHILDREN'S WORK REPORT It's a great privilege to be able to share our faith with children in Junior Church at Deane, helping them explore their own journey of faith and their questions! During 2024 we enjoyed learning more about how amazing God as we explored God and science. A big thank you to Felicia and Esther for their help with Junior Church through the year. We've seen some children come, some children go, and some children come and go during 2024(1), but however many are there on a Sunday morning we always have a good time, and they have some great questions. Thank you for praying for this important ministry. While we spend time with the children on a Sunday morning, we can't do any of it without your prayers. Please continue to pray that the children in our church family would grow to love and trust Jesus, no matter how hard that might be. Thank you too to parents, carers and grandparents who spend time through the rest of the week sharing the love of God in words and in action. Again, we can only do so much on a Sunday morning, but we're thankful to partner with you in this journey. Beccy Clark and Paula Small 25

FINANCE REPORT The aim of the Church Council at the end of each financial year is to 'break even,, and we seek to steward the resources given to us with that in mind. We were able to achieve that aim in 2024, but only because of generous donations totalling £6,600 (£8,250 with GiftAid) received in response to our Stewardship Sunday in July. Giving by envelopes and Standing Orders (our main source of direct giving) has increased by 2 %, and we are very grateful for all who give in this way, supporting the ministry and mission of Deane Church. We were encouraged to have our long awaited Parish Share Agreement meeting with Manchester Diocese in March 2024, where we were able to agree a more realistic contribution, and we have been able to pay our Parish Share payment in full in 2024. The figure increases in 2025, and again in 2026, and we have committed to achieving those agreed payments. Paying Parish Share in full opens up grant funding opportunities which were previously unavailable to us. 26

Our levels of expenditure in 2024 have continued to be impacted by gas and electricity costs, and although we are doing what we can to reduce those costs, we have to balance that alongside maintaining a temperature in church which does not contribute to the deterioration of the fabric of the building in anyway. We continue to support our Mission Partners in Uganda and South Sudan through Crosslinks, but our l % giving to missions and charities is significantly below the IO% which it is our aim to achieve. No legacies were received in 2024. In line with the decision of the DCC we continue to restrict any legacy monies received to help fund significant development projects, which may include buildings, equipment, staff or a specific mission project. 27

ST ANDREWS CHURCH OVER HULTON Yo GROWING ,.. (" hittlS1 ROOTEO IN LOVE EMPOWEAto ro $1 FliJ[ ST ANDREW'S, OVER HULTON Team Vicar l Rev'd Vinny Whitworth Team Vicar's Report - pg 29 St Andrew's staff team and officers - pg 35 Curate's report - pg 36 Churchwarden's Report- pg 38 District Church Council Report - pg 40 Children and Youth work - pg 42 Treasurer's report - pg 45 ,'S CHURCH OVER NLI. I I I Crgtent A-venue4Q!er HttltoTh- ww.slandrewsch Iton.c

TEAM VICAR'S REPORT 'And now these three remain; faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love, (I Corinthians13:13) As we reflect back over 2024, we have so much to be thankful to God for here at St Andrews, as we've continued to grow under our church vision 'Growing in Christ, Rooted in Love, Empowered to Serve,. This year our main focus was how we as a church can be rooted in love for one another. I think one of our real strengths as a church is our love for one another. As people walk through our church doors; they can see the gift of love in us and in our community and as a result are drawn into our community and that is why we are a relatively large and growing church with over150 people worshipping with us across our 4 services each week. Jesus himself taught that the 2 greatest commandments are to 'love God, and 'love your neighbour, (Matthew 22.37-38). It is our love for others that has been central to the growth we have seen at St Andrews over the past12 months. For example we have seen new people coming to faith and being part of our church community through our Alpha Course and

personal invitation, we have seen our youth group KTJC grow in number with the addition of an older youth group for Year IOs+, we have been able to pray with more people through the ministry of our prayer and healing teams, and our regular midweek ministries such as Tiny Tots and Open Door have grown in number. Yet it is because we are rooted in love and we demonstrate the gift of love that we are seeing transformed lives. Yet we believe that God has 'immeasurably more, in store for us at St Andrews and that is why we as a church came together for a vision morning in April 2024. It was an opportunity to praise God for all He is doing here at St Andrews but also to spend time reviewing our missional priorities as we look ahead to the future. 30

Here are the areas that we highlighted as a DCC following our vision morning: 1) Developing our Children's Ministry This not only includes developing our existing children's ministry but growing new initiatives such as a midweek discipleship club for junior children and exploring the possibility of admitting children to receive communion. 2) Continue our programme of Alpha Courses to nurture new Christians 3) Develop our programme of small groups and one-off courses (e.g. the Bible Overview Course, the Prayer Course etc) 4) Expand our programme of regular social events 5) Improve our welcome and follow up 6) Engage in more evangelistic opportunities and sharing the Gospel out in the wider community e.g. our local pubs. My hope is that these missional priorities will continue to shape and lead us here at St Andrews in the coming years as we seek to 'grow in Christ, be rooted in love, and empowered to serve,. Some of these priorities we are already embedding into the life of our church, others will take some time to grow and develop yet as we prayerfully move forward I believe we will continue to see God powerfully at work here in our church. 31

Yet I have also been encouraged to see St Andrews continue to engage God's wider mission in the world in 2024. We are privileged to be able to work alongside our 3 main mission partners; International Aid Trust, Urban Outreach, and our new <x partner for 2024 Create Bolton, by financially supporting them, praying for them, and practically working alongside them through initiatives such as the Lent Shoebox Appeal and the Christmas Dinner on Jesus Campaign where we collected 1,700 selection boxes. Iljllllj, Our links with our Mission Community (which includes the Horwich and Rivington Team, the Westhoughton Team and ourselves as the LAMB Mission Partnership) have grown stronger during 2024; with our vibrant shared youth ministry and our Connect Mission where each church in our Mission Community held a number of intentional invitational events during May and June including our own celebration service in St Andrews School where100 of us gathered for worship and a bring and share lunch. This culminated with a Mission Community Celebration Service held at St Andrews in September where people across the Mission Community gathered together to celebrate and worship at our evening service. 32

One of the highlights of 2024 was welcoming Rev'd Sweetline Burnell as our new curate at St Andrews and St Bede's following Sweetline's ordination on the 30th June. We are so blessed to have Sweetline with us; she has brought enthusiasm as she has preached God's word and led the Prayer Course during autumn. Sweetline will serve as part of our team for the next 3 years. As well as welcoming Sweetline; we also sadly had to say farewell in July to John and Jackie Tomlinson as they relocated to Yorkshire to be closer to family. Both John and Jackie played key roles in the life and ministry of St Andrews; with Jackie alongside John leading our music group for many years and John serving as church treasurer in recent years. Jackie also played an important role in driving our commitment to the Fairtrade movement. We thank God for John and Jackie and we continue to pray for God's blessing on them as they settle in Yorkshire. 33

However we are also blessed that God raises up new leaders; and l am incredibly grateful for Victoria Pilkington who came forward for 'just a time as this, to lead our music group and Alison Whitehead who has seamlessly taken on the church treasurer role and is doing a fantastic job overseeing our finances. We are blessed here at St Andrews that we have a wonderful team of people who do so much to support the life and ministry of St Andrews. I'd like to thank our wonderful ministry team who lead and preach at services and support the ministry of St Andrews; including our amazing assistant clergy; Rev'd Julia Davies, Canon Tony Butterworth and Rev'd Jane Greenhalgh and our 2 ALMS Victoria Dewhurst and Rob Walsh. I'd also like to thank our 2 brilliant church wardens,. Martin Spielmann and Glynn Heywood for all that they do. l am also very grateful for our DCC secretary Jennifer Lancaster and the DCC as a whole for all that they do in leading our church. As we give thanks to God for 2024 and look ahead to 2025; may God help us to continue to grow in faith, hope and love as we are'Growing in Christ, Rooted in Love and Empowered to Serve, here at St Andrews Yours in Christ 34

ST ANDREW'S STAFF TEAM AND OFFICERS (as at 31st December 2024) Rev'd Vinny Whitworth Team Vicar Rev'd Sweetline Burnell Curate Canon Tony Butterworth Retired Clergy Rev'd Julia Davies OLM Retired Emma Bonfield Children / Youth work (I day per week) Glynn Heywood Churchwarden Not pictured: Elaine Almond Martin (Administrator - St Andrew's Spielmann and St Bede's), Victoria Churchwarden Dewhurst (Safeguarding Officer and ALM), Rev'd Jane Greenhalgh (Retired Clergy) Members of St Andrew's Church Council (not named above) elected at the annual meeting on 22nd April 2024: Eileen Brockbank, Kathryn Campbell, Helen Garnsey, Kwez Heywood, Jennifer Lancaster (DCC Secretary), Clive Newton, Rob Walsh (ALM), Alison Whitehead (from Ist August, DCC Treasurer) Deanery Synod reps: Christine Grime, Aileen McDonald

CURATE'S REPORT Serving God and being part of the St. Andrew's Church family over the last 9 months has been a great privilege. I truly feel blessed to be welcomed as part of this wonderful community. I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to all of you for your kind welcome, prayers, and the generous hospitality that you have shown to both me and my husband, Matthew. I have truly enjoyed playing my part in the mission and ministry of St. Andrew's, working alongside Vinny and with the amazing people from the leadership team and others. It has been a humbling experience to be here. Throughout my time with you, it has been a real joy to share the gospel message of Jesus Christ, whether through preaching or leading services. Highlights of my time with you have included leading the 8- week Prayer Course, speaking at the outdoor Christmas event, leading the Carol Service, contributor to church and the voice magazine, and taking assemblies at St. Andrew's Primary School, where I was also honored to be appointed as a foundation governor. I have also had the privilege of launching a Tamil-speaking church in collaboration with the main church in Salford. Additionally, I've been blessed to be 36

involved in taking funerals and baptisms. I've thoroughly enjoyed meeting many of you for 1.1 coffee chats and getting to know you personally. I look forward to connecting with even more of you in the coming months and continuing to build these wonderful relationships. It was a great honor to be invited to lead and preach at Deane Church. l am also in the process of fulfilling my curacy requirements and look forward to continuing this journey. It has been a blessing to represent the church at wider community level, including at the Deanery, the Diocese Synod, and the Connected Committee. I'm grateful for the opportunity to be involved in these important aspects of church life and to contribute in any way I could. I have been grateful for the opportunity to hear and witness what is happening across the diocese in the name of Christ. It has been inspiring to see how God is moving and working through the many communities and ministries in our area. I look forward to my priesting this June and the work that lies ahead. Thanks be to God for the opportunities and blessings He has given me." Revd. Sweetline Burnell. 37

CHURCHWARDEN'S REPORT In 2024 St Andrews held several well attended social events. In September the performance of the choir "all singers great and small" and in November 2024 a clothes swap organised by Emma Clegg with the help of KTJC (Youth group). It was necessary to have the lounge roof repaired, after which Rob Kitto and Glynn repainted the lounge. The lapel microphones and transmitters were replaced, which much improved the sound quality during the services. A fence panel had to be replaced in December 2024. Shortly before Christmas the boiler, which heats the main church building, broke down, but was repaired in time for all the Christmas services to go ahead as planned. 38

In February 2025 the sewage pipe was blocked again and had to be repaired. In the same month the basin taps in the toilets were replaced by push taps. The annual routine maintenance of the alarm system and heating system was carried out. A special thank you to all those who have kept the garden areas between the church and the fence as well as the front and back of church well maintained and free of weeds. Our thanks and appreciation also go to our cleaner Mia for all her work. A big thank you, too, to the flower team for the wonderful floral displays which they provide and to all those who donate to the flower fund. We would also like to thank Vinny, Sweetline, the service leaders and all those volunteers who give their time and expertise towards the smooth running of the church. As wardens we would like to thank everyone who has made our job easier. God bless. Glynn and Martin 39

DISTRICT CHURCH COUNCIL REPORT The DCC of St Andrew's has met on seven occasions during 2024 with the Standing Committee meeting prior to these to discuss any urgent matters and prepare the Agenda. We comprise of two wardens, Glynn Heywood and Martin Spielmann. John Tomlinson commenced the year as treasurer but on Ist August this position was taken on by Alison Whitehead. Our two Synod representatives are Aileen McDonald and Chris Grime and together with Kwez Heywood, Kathryn Campbell, Eileen Brockbank, Clive Newton, Rob Walsh, Helen Garnsey and myself as secretary we form the District Church Council of St Andrews. Meetings are led by Vinny as Chairman and always commence with a Bible reading and reflection which leads into a time of open prayer. The Treasurer provides us with updates of the financial position and likewise the Wardens present their report and inform us of any necessary repairs etc. We have been delighted to welcome Sweetline Burnell, our new curate, to our meetings and pleased that she has filled the vacancy of Foundation Governor at St Andrews school. 40

There are sub committees for Worship, Young People, Buildings and Mission and all report back at our full meeting on matters discussed. Our Mission Partners this year are: International Aid Trust, Urban Outreach Bolton and Café Create Bolton. We always have excellent support for the Shoe Box Appeal and this last year were once again able to reach our target number of donations towards Christmas Dinner on Jesus. We continue to receive generous donations of food for Urban Outreach each Tuesday morning on the car park. A major focus of every meeting of the DCC is our Church Vision and we continue to strive to put this into practice - to Grow in Christ, be Rooted in Love and Empowered to Serve. Jennifer Lancaster Secretary 41

CHILDREN'S AND YOUTH WORK REPORT Our children's and youth ministry continued to grow and thrive during 2024. KTJC had an exciting 2024 where we regularly had 14 young people. The year started off with a joint event with local churches with 25 other young people up at Catalyst Alive and Free at St Elizabeth's where they made their own pizzas. In February KTJC took over the10:45 service with the theme of Love, to which they got brilliant feedback. They also went to an Escape Room for a treat (most kids got out). During Lent we got a visit from Emma Clegg to launch our recycling project where the kids where challenged to create a bible scene from recycled materials. As we moved to June we had our yearly 24 hour residential, where we had 40 kids from 5 youth groups across the mission community learnt about their identity and how it is good to be themselves. In September we welcomed 4 new young people to the group who have all stayed and brought their friends as well. 42

We created a new group called The Elders, which is for Year 10 upwards who meet once a month, looking deeper into the bible and allowing them to ask the deeper questions in a quieter setting. November was an exciting month as the young people held a Clothes swap fundraiser, which raised over £120 for Tearfund. We also joined 36 other young people at St John's Wingates for "into the light" which was a night of games and food. Then we ended the year by visiting Cafe Create, making origami and sharing stories. Aside from KTJC; our Sunday children's ministry headed up by lan and Kathryn Campbell continues to nurture our younger children in their faith through Scramblers and Explorers. One of the highlights of the year was our Scramblers leading our Christmas Eve Nativity and reminding us about how Jesus is at the heart of Christmas. This year our children's leaders have spent some time reflecting on our vision for children's work and in October we had the Diocesan Children's Advisor Rick Otto, come and lead a session for our children's leaders to reflect on their ministry. We are very grateful to all our children's leaders who give up their time to help our children to grow as disciples. 43

We also have plans to grow and develop our children's ministry by setting up a new midweek club for Year 3-6 called Venture in January 2025. We are grateful to have the support of Judith Lawson, a member of the Children Changing Places Team to lead us in this new ministry. Finally our Tiny Tots Group for Parents and Children aged 0-4 continues to grow and thrive on a Monday morning. We regularly have between15-20 families come each week. On behalf of St Andrews we'd like to say a huge thank you to Kathryn Campbell and the team for leading this important ministry. We would like to thank everyone for the support of the children and young people throughout the year and hope you would be able to join us in any activities we do in the future. Rob Walsh and Vinny Whitworth 44

TREASURER'S REPORT The accounts for 2024 have been prepared and l am writing this to give the highlights of the year. I would like to start by thanking those who help with the church finances namely Barbara Colbert, Mike Jefferies and Judith Myers. Income Compared to 2023 our Giving income has increased by £3875. There was an increase in all forms of giving direct giving, collection plate giving, envelope giving and a 46 % increase in the contactless pay-station giving. Giving is our main source of income and we are really blessed by the generosity of the congregation and membership, which enables us to do God's work in Over Hulton and beyond. Other income is from donations of which we have again received some very generous gifts to the sum of £7000 which is similar to 2023. Our other income sources from rent, bible note money and St Bede's contribution to supporting our vicar, Vinny, are reasonably unchanged compared to 2023, however reductions in Church Fees, Gift Aid and no Energy Rebate have reduced the overall increase to £2025. 45

Expenditure Our main expenditure is to give to the Diocese money for our Parish Share - which supports the work of the Diocese and pays for our Vicar. We have an aim to increase the amount we give (as we fall below what we have been traditionally been asked to give) . In 2024 we gave £IOOO less than in 2023, £58000, however our Income from Church Fees reduced by £1269. We have seen a reduction in in overall expenses in 2024. The largest saving is on the gas bill as expected from the renewed contract. The gas contract has been renewed again in December 2024 and we expect to see further reductions in 2025. Likewise our electricity and water contracts will be renewed to best market rates in 2025. As a church we feel it is also important to give to charities and to that end we gave over £3000 to charities including significant donations to International Aid Trust, Fort Alice and Urban Outreach. 46

Plans for 2025 We have set a budget for this year and as noted above we want to build on the progress that was made last year and increase our giving to the Diocese for our Parish Share to £60000, and at the same time continue to support charities as we have been doing. There will be blessings and challenges for us in the coming year. The imminent challenge is the contactless pay- station which is to be replaced as it is very unreliable and losing us precious income. All of the above could not be done without the very generous support of the whole church, and this is particularly notable in challenging financial times - a verse that comes to my mind is Luke 6,.38 when Jesus is teaching His disciples: "Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." Thank you all so much for your support. Alison Whitehead DCC Treasurer, St Andrews 47

THE ECCLESTIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN DEANE Secretary Beccy Clark Treasurer lan Hampson Lay Chair Glynn Heywood (from May 2024) Jane Hampson (until May 2024) The consolidated accounts for the Parish can be viewed at: www.deanechurch.org/resources /consolidated24.pdf ,'S CHURCH OVER NLI. Registercd" Charity. number:11338(rf_

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL REPORT The PCC have continued to meet together regularly to share fellowship, encourage and pray for each other and discuss any business which relates to the mission and ministry of both churches together. During 2024 the PCC met three times, with the final meeting in December postponed until January 2025. As the Bolton West Mission Community has continued to develop, it has been encouraging to hear how the joint youth events across the mission community have grown. The mission community celebration service in September, hosted by St Andrew's, was well attended. We agreed our Parish share figures following a Parish Share Agreement meeting held in March 2024. It is encouraging that as a Parish we have been able to meet those agreed figures. Vinny has continued to keep the PCC up to date with developments on Living in Love and Faith from his role on General Synod. We have also worked to ensure that safeguarding is regularly discussed, and that requirements for PCC members are met. Beccy Clark PCC Secretary 49

THE ECCLESTIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN DEANE MARCH 2025 THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND CHURCH FORA DIFFERENT WORLD Diocese of Manchester ,'S CHURCH OVER NLI.

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, DEANE, BOLTON Registered Charity No: 1133864 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 INCUMBENT.. Reverend Dr Terence Paul Clark

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, DEANE, BOLTON REGISTERED CHARITY NO: 1133864 YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 CONTENTS PAGE CONTENTS Independent Examiner's Report Accounting Policies Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, DEANE, BOLTON REGISTERED CHARITY NO: 1133864 YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE PCC This report on the accounts of the PCC for the year ended 31 December 2024, which are set out on pages 1 to 6, is in respect of an examination carried out in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 {'the regulations,) and section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act,) Respective responsibilities of the PCC and the examiner As the members of the PCC you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts., you consider that the audit requirement of the Regulations and section 144{2) of the Act do not apply. It is my responsibility to issue this report on those accounts in accordance with the terms of the Regulations. Basis of Independent examiner's report My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 144(2) of the Act and to be found in the Church guidance, 2006 edition. That examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the PCC and a comparison of the accounts with those records. It also includes considering any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the eviden that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. Independent examiners statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention.. (1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act, and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met., or (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Andrew M Nicholls FCA 42 Holmeswood Park, Rossendale, Lancs. BB4 6HZ. Page 1

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, DEANE, BOLTON REGISTERED CHARITY NO: 1133864 YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of Preparation of accounts The PCC is a public benefit entity within the meaning of FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared under the Charities Act 2011 and in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 governing the individual accounts of PCCS, and with the Regulations 'true and fair view, provisions, together with FRS 102 {2016) as the applicable accounting standards and the 2016 version of the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP (FRS 102). The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for the valuation of functional assets, which are shown at market value. The financial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body nor those that are informal gatherings of Church members. Funds Unrestricted Funds These represent the funds of the PCC that are not subject to any restrictions regarding their use and are available for application on the general purposes of the PCC. Designated Funds These are funds designated for particular purposes by the PCC and are also unrestricted as the PCC can reassign those monies if it so desires. Restricted Funds These can only be used for their stated purposes. The Church has the following specific funds'.- Fabric Fund - to provide funds for the building, improvement and maintenance of the Churches. Rector and Wardens Funds - from legacies, the terms of which restricted their use to the improvement and maintenance of church fabric. Deane Church Centre Fund - raising funds to acquire a new church centre. Income Voluntary income and capital sources Collections are recognised when received by or on behalf of the PCC. Planned giving receivable under Gift Aid is recognised only when received. Income tax recoverable on gift aided donations is recognised when the income is receivable. Page 2

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, DEANE, BOLTON REGISTERED CHARITY NO: 1133864 YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) Grants and legacies to the PCC are accounted for as soon as the PCC is notified of its legal entitlement and the amount due. Income from investments Dividends and interest are accounted for when receivable. Tax recoverable on such income is recognised in the same accounting year. Rental income from the letting of church premises is recognised when the rental is due. Gains and losses on investments Realised gains or losses are recognised when investments are sold. Expenditure Grants Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, if that award creates a binding obligation of the PCC. Activities directly relating to the work of the Church The parish share or diocesan quota is accounted for when paid. Any share unpaid is not accrued at the year end, as no legal liability exists. Fixed Assets Consecrated land and buildings and moveable church furnishings Consecrated and beneficed property is excluded from the accounts by section 259(c) of the Charities Act 2011. No value is placed on moveable church furnishings held by the churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal since the PCC considers this to be inalienable property. All expenditure incurred during the year on consecrated or benefice buildings and moveable church furnishings, whether maintenance or improvement, is written off as expenditure on purchase. No depreciation is provided on land, property and building alterations. It is the PCC'S practice to maintain these assets in a continual state of sound repair and to extend and make improvements thereto from time to time and, accordingly, the PCC consider that the lives of these assets are so long, and residual values are so high, that their depreciations is insignificant. Other fixtures, fittings and office equipment Equipment used within the church premises is depreciated on a straight line basis over 4 years. Individual items of equipment with a purchase price of £4,000 or less are written off when the asset is acquired. Page 3

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN. DEANE, BOLTON REGISTERED CHARITY NO: 1133864 YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) Investments Investments are valued at market value. Current assets Amounts owing to the PCC at 31 December 2024 in respect of fees, rents or other income are shown as debtors less provision. Short-term deposits include cash held on deposit either with the CBF Church of England Funds or at the bank. Page 4

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN. DEANE, BOLTON REGISTERED CHARifY NO.. 1133864 YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES 2024 Total 2023 Totsl Note Unrestricted Restricted Designated Endowment INCOME Voluntary Income.. Planned giving Collections, Grants and other giving Income lax recovered Grants received Other voluntsry income.. Legacies 90.084 36.567 27,327 90,084 34,920 27,327 87,331 28.693 22.949 1.067 581 153,978 152,330 1,067 581 138.972 Activities for Generating Funds: Charity Shop Church Hall Income Miscellaneous Rents 18.792) 60 4.830 545 723 4,430 620 723 4,430 620 159,751 158.104 1,067 135,615 Income from Church Activities: Fees 11,031 11,031 13.851 Investment Income.. Bank Interest Investment income Surplus on investments Totsl Ordinary Incoming Resources 397 2.722 1911 173,810 357 2,711 40 308 1.549 236 63 11541 11541 172.203 1,077 684 151,559 EXPENDITURE Grants to Missions and Charities 4,678 4,678 4.023 Costs Relatin9 to the Work of the Church Diocesan Quots Clergy Worship Pastoral Church Building expenses Chuichysid expenditure Adminislralion 72.000 9,$36 11,393 14.945 35,089 4,937 29.217 181.895 72.000 9.636 11,393 1,368 32,789 4.937 29.217 166,018 71,000 9.000 11.207 7,841 32,016 5,272 29,840 170.199 13,577 2,300 Total Ordinary Expenditurè 2,300 13,577 NET INCOMEIEXPENDITURE 18,0851 6,185 11.2231 112,8931 11541 118,640} BalanS brought forward 0110112024 409.974 3.562 382,755 22,703 953 428,613 BalanS cafried fotW8rd 3111212024 401.889 9.746 381,533 9,810 799 409.973 The slalemenl of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derives from continuing aclivilies. Page 5

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, DEANE, BOLTON REGISTERED CHARITY NO: 1133864 BALANCE SHEET as at 31 DECEMBER 2024 Note 2024 2023 FIXED ASSETS: Tangible fixed assets 305,147 305,147 INVESTMENTS 3,733 3,823 CURRENT ASSETS: Debtors - prepayment Short term deposits Cash at bank and in hand 51,405 42,219 93,624 59,491 42,173 101,664 Less net current liabilities accruals 616 662 Net current assets 93,008 101,002 NET ASSETS 401,888 409,972 FUNDS: Unrestricted Restricted Designated Endowment 9,746 381,534 9,810 799 401,888 3,562 382,755 22,703 953 409,972 Approved by the Parochial Church Council on 6 1 S and signed on its behalf by: Terence P Clark (Incumbent) lan Hampson (Treasurer) Page 6

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, DEANE, BOLTON REGISTERED CHARITY NO: 1133864 YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2024 2023 1) FIXED ASSETS Property at cost as at 31 December 2023 305,147 305,147 The property comprises the Old School House, 41 Junction Road, Deane, Bolton. 2) INVESTMENTS HELD AT 31 DECEMBER 2023 Funds held by CCLA Investment Management Ltd 3,733 3,823 3) SHORT TERM DEPOSITS Central Board of Finance of the Church of England 51,405 59,491 4 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Transfers Between Funds At Incomin Out oin 01101124 Resources Resources At 31112124 Unrestricted Deane St Andrew's Bell Ringers 2,229 724 609 3,562 83,275 88,907 20 172,202 182,961) (83,0271 30 166,018 2,543 6,605 599 9,747 Restricted Fabric and Building - Deane St Andrew's Deane Church Centre Deane Legacy Funds Rector and Wardens Deane - Shop 655 24,135 307,982 49,817 166 655 22,901 307,982 49,817 178 1,067 (2,300) 12 382,755 1,078 2,300 381,534 Designated Deane - Youth Pastor Fund R&J Crompton for Poor 19,934 2,769 22,703 581 103 684 (13,577) 6,938 2,872 9,810 13,577 Endowment Investments held by Diocese 953 953 154 154 799 799 409,973 173,811 181,895 401,889 Page 7

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, DEANE, BOLTON REGISTERED CHARiff NO: 1133864 YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 5) SUMMAR Y OF PA YMENTS TO MISSIONS AND CHARITIES 2024 2023 CHURCH OVERSEAS Missions Overseas Crosslinks 1,000 1,000 HOME MISSIONS AND CHURCH SOCIETIES Christians Against Poverty Urban Outreach 750 750 750 OTHER CHARITIES International Aid Trust Royal British Legion Other Donations 750 40 2,138 750 773 4,678 4,023 6) STAFF COSTS 2024 2023 Wages, salaries and pensions 37,185 41,685 Average number of employees 7) CONTROLLING PARTY The Parish was under the control of the Parochial Church Council throughout the period under review. Page 8