Parish of St Mary
Rawtenstall
Annual Report
& Financial Statements
For the year ended
31" December 2021

St Marfs Parish Church Rawtenstall- Annual Report of the Parochlal Church
st
Council for the Year Ended 31 December 2021
Administrative Information
St Marfs is situated in Ravrtenstall. Rossendale Lancashire. It is part of the Diocese of
Manchester within the Church of England. The correspondence address is via the PCC Secretary;
Maureen Heys, 18 Peel Street, Cloughfold, Rossendale, BB4 7RU.
The Parochial Church Council IPCC} is a charity registered with the Charity Commission.
Registered Charity number 1134155.
PCC members who have served from the l January 2021 until the date of this report are:
A550CiOte Priest
The Revd Julie Barratt
Wordens
Jean Lang
Peter Terry
Representatives on the Deonery Synod
Terry Bird
Jenny Hutchinson
JaynÈ Wilkinson - Smith
Elected Members
Margaret Ashton
Chris Cottrell
Gareth Davies
Anne Dean
Jay Dempsey
Elizabeth Finn
Maureen Heys
Duncan Ramsbottom
Andy Roberts
Co-opted Members
Ruth Metcalf

VICE CHAIR'S REPORT- Peter Terry
In my report last year, I cautioned that it would be unlikely that we would have a paid minister
in place much before September 2021. Clearly hindsight showsthat was optimistic.
Interviews did take place in June 2021 and as a result Janet O'Neill was appointed to the Bacup
Benefice pending completion of the fomialitie5 relatingto the team proposals, after which she
has now become a Team Vicar In the Rossendale Team. A service markingthe launch of the
Rossendale Team was held at St Marfs in Februarythis year.
Unfortunately, the second team minister covering our end of the valley has yet to be appointed
notwithstanding two subsequent attempts to fill the post. The latest position is that the Bishop'5
Leadership team have now agreed that the post can be advertised nationwide and hopefully
this will lead to the right candidate coming forward. I hesitate to say that. once again,
September might be the best estimate of when a Team Vicar will be in place.
Through much of 2021 we did have valuable support from Re¢d Lee Longden until his
secondment came to an end at the start of the Autumn, and of course. Julie and our own lay
team have ensured that we have been able to continue with our weekly Sunday services.
With the formation of the Rossendale Team each church nomlnated a Focal Leader and we are
8rateful that Julie agreed to take on that role for St Marfs.
In addition to the weekly services, in 2021 there were nine bapt15ms at St Martys. two weddlngs
and two funerals all of which needed cler8y to officiate. We have received support in this regard
from Revds Scott Richardson, Derek and Leila Allen and Rod Bevan as well as services conducted
by Julie and Lee.
We have set out in the Wardens report the manythanks that are due to the lay members of our
congregation who have ensured that the church has continued to offer weekly services,
including Sunday School activities. as well as posting prayers and talks online. or physically
distributing them to house bound members. We are also grateful that the church once again has
flowers and displays for weekly and special services and our thanks go to those who make that
Possible. It has also been encouraging to see Make & Take once again and thanks are due to all
those involved in those activities. And of course all of this work is supported by prayer, both
individual and collertive. including the continuing work of the Prayer Chain.
The pressurÈs on the limited resources of the 5tipenadary team in the valley do mean that we
are still very much dependenat on Julie and our own lay team. Rod Bevan is begining the
process of making the Team Ministry a reality but he himself is hampered by the current
vacancy for the second Team Vicar. Consequntly. as I concluded last year. we need to remain
faithful and continue to serve God and our community in the best way we can.

CHURCH WARDENS. REPORT- Jean Lang and Peter Terry
COVID
We continued to spend time and energythis year on keeping the church available for worship.
as and when allowed, and makin8 surethat we have a Covid secure environment. Appropriate
Risk Assessments have been prepared with updates as guidance from the Church of England has
been issued.
Church Fabric
During 2021 it has not been possible to carry out much in the way of work relating to the Church
Fabric. The Tower project has had to be postponed although we have started the process of
revi51ting this. Sadly, the church architect. who was also our architect when the church was
remodelled in 200516, had died suddenly. We now need to appoint a new architect. The projert
that has been possible has been the continued work on the bells. This work was undertaken
under the supervision of Dr George Lee. the Diocesan Bell Advisor. The bells are now in a
position where they are safe to ring. The onlywork outstanding is a new set of bell ropes.
Graveyard
The process of closingthe graveyard was completed and Rossendale Borough Council took
responsibility for maintaining the graveyard. The frequency of grass cutting in 2021 was not as
often as when we employed our own groundsman and further discussions are needed with the
Council about the service level.
Worklng Parties
From tlme to time volunteers from the congregation undertake extra cleaning and work in the
churchyard. This has been restricted again this year, but we continue to be grateful for their
help.
Churth Finances
The accounts forthe year ended 31 December 2021 show a surplus of £7,114 in the year after
the revaluation upwards of our endowment funds by £4,540. This means that the total funds of
the church amounted to £75,262 at the balance sheet date.
Parish Share payments of £28,(￿) were made to the Diotese and we would like to thank
everyone fortheir continued giving which allowed usto maintain this payment at the same level
as last year.
£36,262 of the church fund5 relate to the capltal value of legacy investments that provide an
annual income to the church. £17.494 is the remaining balance of the legacy given to the church
by the estate of Geoffrey Bradshaw and the new legacy gift received last year. The other main
element of church funds is the gift aid due on the giving in 2021 amountingto £10,155.
Members of the congregation have continued to give towardsthe cost of our Family and
Children's Worker. that cost being shared with St Paul's and Goodshaw churches.
Whilst the overall funds posttion is satisfactory. the church continues to face expenditure on the
fabric of the buildlng in 2022 and beyond. The urgent repairs to the clock tower together with
expenditure necessary followingthe Quinquennial inspection will more than absorb the

available cash funds unless other sources of funding for these repairs can be identified. Add to
this the fund5 needed to meet the annual running costs and the increased parish share and it
becomes clear that the level of giving from the congregation needs to be maintained if we are to
meet all our obligations in full.
Worship
The churchwardens would liketo thank all those who helped in the day-to-day running of the
church during the year, taking into account the restrictions placed on us by COVID-19 rules, at
certain times. Thanks go to all those who have continued to provide input to our services, both
face to face and online. by writing and leading prayers. talks and providing music. particularly
once we were able to sing again in church.. Thanks also to Julie for leading communion services
and being a willing participant in leading worship by vldeo when needed.
We also thank aaire for adapting so willingly to the restrictions of Cov1￿19, and managingto
maintain contact with families, children and schools in a difficult environment for such work.
We are fortunatethat in a tlme of interregnum, made more difficult by COVID-19, we have such
a good team of people who have stepped up to make sure that worship has continued.
We would also like to thank all those members of our fellowshlp who have malntained contact,
in various ways, with those less able to get out and about.
Safeguarding
We confirm that the PCC has complied with the duty under Section 5 of the Safeguarding and
Clergy Discipline Measure 2016.
SECRETARY'S REPORT - Maureen Heys
During 2021 the PCC met six times, underthe chairmanship of Peter Terry (VI￿ Chair} during
the interregnum. Due to the pandemic five meetings were conducted online, with members
joinin8 by video and phone. and one meeting was held in the foyer. with two attendees by
video. This method of meeting did not affect the PCCS abillty to discuss and make decisions on
all matters affectingthe church, both mundane and practical, pastoral and sometimes spiritual.
A great deal of the Pcc'stime was spent in consideration and discussion of the Diocese's
proposals for the Rossendale Team Ministry to cover the Rossendale deanery, along with the re-
structuring of Deaneries which resulted in the new Rossendale and Bury Deanery coming into
existence June to July 2021 with a new Area Dean. The new Team Ministry is due to commence
early in 2022 although as at the end of 2021 only two of the threeTeam Vicar roles had been
filled.
The objectives of the Mission Attion Plan agreed in 2018, although curtailed by the pandemic
and interregnum, have continued to be considered throughoLrt the PCC'S deliberations, and full
support has been given to the new pastoral support group, ￿e3M St Marfs". A copy of the
Plan is available at the back of church for perusal and to then prayerfully get involved. The
future of the church family at St Marfs isthe responsibility of each and every one of us, even
more so as. as we move out of interregnum and into the new Team Ministry, our Focal Leader
and Team Vic3r (when appointed) will need our full support.

At the Annual Parochial Church meeting in 2021 one member of the PCC was re-elerted and one
member co-opted for 12 months.
During 2021 the members of the PCC, as requested by the Diocese, have been updating their
Saf&8uarding training.
Slnce the last APCM ST Marfs has continued to open for social-distanced Sunday worship with
talks provided mainly by church members. but with a regular monthly Holy Communion lin one-
part only) conducted by Rerfd Julie Barratt. The church's online presence has continued, with
talks, prayers and reflections published online and on social media. Many of the non-worship
meetings continued online until restrittions on meeting inside were relaxed in the last quarter
of the year. with one in-person church social event taking place at Ha￿est with appropriate
social distancing /pandemic measures in place.
Our Family and Community Worker, Claire Wood continued her work across the three churches
of Goodshaw, Constable Lee and Rawtenstall. maintaining contact with the schools, despite the
difficulties thrown up by pandemic restrictions. Claire has also maintained contact with baptism
families resulting in nine taking place during 2021 although sadly, due to lack of clergy available
during the morning Services plus pandemic restrictions. most baptisms took place outside of
regular services.
Due to the pandemic restrirtions the church building has not been ableto be used as a venue by
outside organisations until December when the Hospice held a socially distanced Light up a Lrfe
event successfully, albeit with limited numbers. There has been limfced use by the CAP Job club
which will hopefully increase as we move into 2022, and lookingto the new year. we already
have some bookings In place from regular outside organisations.
Despite another challenging year. the church family at St Marfs has continued to worship and
fellowship together, and a heartfelt thanks must be given to those many people who have
worked. and continue to work so hard, in all aspetts of life at 5t Marys, especially the Wardens,
Peter and Jean during the interregnum, and to all who have contributed in any way, 8reat or
small to the spreading of the good new5 of the Gospel of Christ.
The PCC look forward with anticipation to the start of theTeam Ministry early in 2022, and to
all it will mean to the work of spreading the message of Christ Jesus, by the church family at St
Mar(s.

ELECTORAL ROLL- Nigel Bond
PRESENTATION OF THE ELECTORAL ROLL
TO ST. MARY'S ANNUAL GENERAL MEEfiNG
8th Ma
2022
40-59
60 and
over
16-39yrs
vrs
TOTAL
Men
Iz
19
32
Women
21
28
51
TOTAL
33
47
The total number of members for May 2022 is
Electoral Roll Completed Application
l(Kl.O% Forms
83
Members are resldent In the parish
Members Iwe outside the parish
Nigel Bond Electoral Roll Officer
42
41
Leavers
Lynda Kesterton
Died
Ken Whtttaker
SAFEGUARDING CO-ORDINATOR. REPORT- Vicky Rhodes
Our Parish of St Marfs Church Rawten5tall is still very much followlng and Implementing the
Manchester Diocese and the Church of England Child Protection & Vulnerable Adult Policies.
The Manchester Diocese online safe church training course is still a requirement for all new
members who wish to work with our children young adults and vulnerable adults. Here at St
Mar¢s we renew DBS checks every 3 years and due to Data Protection laws all our completed
documentation of applicants that have applied and has been processed through the
Thirtyone:eight systems are kept securely on church p￿mises.
In January 2017 Manchester Diocese revised their Safeguarding Policyfor children & vulnerable
adults and St Marfs parish is following this new revised policy. The revised policy and the new
hand book is available for viewing on the diocese website at
http://Mnvw.manchester.anglican.orgJsafeguardin8
Following new practice guidante all Pcctrustee members must undertake a DBS check where
parishes undertake regulated activities with children or adults at risk. Furthermore other church

posts that require a DBS check must not be worked by the applicant until the DBS check has
come back and been approved.
2021 has been 3 little easier this year with less church dosures due to the Covid 19 Pandemic. At
the moment there are 19 Active members with DBS certificates. Online Diocese Training is an
important part of keeping church members up to date with the latest safeguarding knowledge
and Training should be completed by each DBS certificate member.
Many Blessings Vicky Rhodes St Marfs Rawtenstall CPO
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY WORKER-aaire Wood
Ba tisms
We have welcomed several new families into St Marfs Church via baptisms over the last 12
months, with more planned forthe summer months. Some families have visited the church
services and, prior to Christmas, I delivered cards. and invitations to the various events being
held across the 3 churches to each of the familie5. Gifts were dellvered on Mothering Sunday
2021. The Mothering Sunday and Easter events are another ideal opportunity for me to deliver
some fliers and invites too.
Schools
Although the start of this year meant continued restrictions, I have been able to maintain
regular contact with the local schools. which has been wonderful.
I have been able to go into St Marfs Primary School to deliver weekly worship, and this has
been shared between myself, Revd. David Burrow and the Open the Book Team who also took
gifts into the children Just before Christmas. St Marfs School have been able to enjoy retumin8
to church for their Harvest. Christingle, and Christmas Carol Services.
Balladen Primary School have not yet returned to having full school assembliÈs, but I have been
able to start going into school to offer some of mytime to support some of the children. whlch I
know the school appreciate. Once school recommence assemblies, David Burrow and I will liaise
with the headteacher to facilitate this. I have been in regular contact with their RE lead. and she
has welcomed input from myself and David, although this is still in the early planning stages.
Each school has said they would like Bibles for their year 2 and year 6 children again, and l am
hoping to approach Crawshawbooth Primary to gauge their interest in providin8 all children
with a new Bible.
Unfortunately. the year 6 day at St Marfs Church could not go ahead again, but each child at
the 3 schools was issued with a goodie pack includingthe Scripture Union -IYs Your Move"
handbook. l include a wooden cross and Bible verse bookmark in each pack. alongwith stickers,
pens, and a notebook. Hopefully some fomi of year 6 event will now be possible at St Marfs
Church duringthe summer temi.
riddlers
Tiddlers began in September 2021 and whilst the initial weeks were very quietthere is now a
regular group of children attending with their parents and grandparents. We are blessed to now

have Sara joining us to play the piano at the end of each session 50 the children can enjoy a
singsong and dance, which they all love.
Trainin
I completed the Ecology & Creation trainingwith Manchester Diocese as well as children's
ministry training via Blackburn Diocese. I have also recently attended their °Step By Step"
conference, which was fantastic. These have given me lots of ideas for ways totry and reach
more families overthe coming months.
Claire Wood- Family & Community Worker
DEANERY SYNOD-Terry Bird
During 2021 until it ended in the sprin& the Rossendale Deanery Synod concentrated almost
entirely on the formation of the new Team Ministry for the nine Rossendale parishes and the
formation of the new Bury and Rossendale Deanery. The new Deanery lone of just seven in the
Manchester Diocese) is led by a full time stipendiary Area Dean, as opposed to the former
situation, where the Area Dean was effectively part-time with their duties being in addition to
the normal parish role.
The last meeting of the Rossendale Deanery Synod was held in March and was in effect a
celebration of the Deanery in years past, and a somewhat uncertain lookto the future.
The first meeting of the Bury and Rossendale Deanery Synod was chaired bythe new Area Dean,
Rerfd Rachel Mann, and was largely a welcome meetingwith some explanation of what would
be happening in the future. The first business meeting was on 14th September when necessary
appointments were voted on. and elected. Also the new ten year Diocesan Vision IGrowing
Nurturing and Serving) was outlined.
Since that, there have been two further meetings {all on Zoom} in 2022. This report is concerned
with 2021 but, to keep the congregation in the picture, more detailed plans as to the Diocesan
Vision, the Diocesan Mission Action Plan and the new proposed Mission Communities are being
prepared. It is intended that these plans will be bought to the next Deanery Synod which i5to
take place towards the end of March. This will bethe first In-person meetlng of the new
Deanery Synod.
I have to say that it is largely a question of -watch this space" concerning both the Team
Ministry and the new Deanery. However we should not just watch, but Watch and pray.
AcfiviTIES FOR WOMEN
RENEW (and related activities)- Suzanne Moriarty
There is a core team of about ten ladies who pray before each Renew and are there to help on
the night. Under normal circumstances we hold three evenings a year.
IVS great to see ladies from a variety of churches working together.
A tithe of the offering goes to a different charity each time.

We aim to give a word in season to 'strengthen and refresh the weary ones, through the Name
and Spirit of Jesus. (Isaiah 50.41
Renew couldn't hold any meetingsthisyear due tothe pandemic.
Whall Abbe
Retreat was not held in December 2021 due to the pandemic.
ST MARY'S MOTHERS UNION-Jean Lan& Anne Johnstone. Maureen Heys
The Mothers, Union's aim is to support Family Life. We meet on the third Monday of the month
at 7:30pm in the foyer and during 2021 we had fifteen members.
During lockdown we had started to meet online and enjoyed a quiz run by Judrth. a discussion
around 'Grave Talk, and, making use of being online, we were able to have a gtjest speaker at
two meetings. Christine Sharpe, CEO Manchester Diocese Mothers, Union gave us an insight
into the work of MU in the dI0￿Se. and in Julywe enjoyed a presentation by Kathryn
Dungworth, daughter of Jacqueline and Graeme, just priorto her return to working on Mercv
Ships. a Christian charityworking overseas. We finished off meeting online with another quiz
and a home-grown actlvity where. by dI￿us$1ng a hobby or something special to us. we learnt
something new about our fellow members.
We were pleased to be able to resume 'face-to face, meetings in the foyer, {albeit still with
masks) in November, with a splendid Christmas meal Inon-maskedl}, prepared by Bobbi
Buthanan (thank you Bobbil and this wasfollowed up in December by our usual Carols and
Mince Pies meetin& which was open to the general congregation.
As a group we look forward in 2022 to being able to resume workingtowards the support of
family life, in the church. the Rossendale Team Ministry and the local community.
LADIES, FELLOWSHIP-Judith Barlass
Pre-covid we met monthly with our friends from Longholme, however the Fellowship has been
unable to meet during 2021.
Our Members have been self-isolating and are Cur￿ ntly safe and well. We have kept in touch by
phone and there have been doorstep visits.
AcfiviTIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
SUNDAY SCHOOL- Suzanne Moriarty
Sunday School h35 around twelve children on ts register, many of whom are brought by
Grandparents, although on average four children attend each week, which allows us to build
good relationships with each child.
We try to keep Sunday School fresh and interesting by varyingthe session each week to include
treasure hunts, obstacle courses, bible stories. games. craft and baking.
We aim to provide fun, qualitytimÈ forthe children whilst teachingthem about Jesus and how
He can impact their day to day Ilves at school and home in a real and prartical wav.
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Sadly, due to the Coronavirus pandemic. we could not hold Sunday School from March 2020,
but we continued to prayforthe children until we restarted in Ottober 2021.
TIDDLERS - Jean Lang
We meet Monday afternoon Ipm until 2'.30pm. Since we restarted in September, we have
about 7 to 9 children most weeks, plus adults. The children learn to play and share toys, parents
& carers chat and we are always there as a friend to listen to any worries they may have.
The older ones get a short Bible story and then we sing nursery rtiymes accompanied by Sara on
the piano.
Linsey Rosemaryjean and Claire
FRIDAY CLUB- Jean Lang
Frlday Club has not met since lockdown started. although we have kept on contact with the
members and they received small Christian gifts at Christmas and will again at Easter 2022. No
decision has been made as yet on when we will re-start, with new schools ett..
Ruth, Rosemary and Jean
PASTORAL AcfiviTIES
PRAYER CHAIN- Ann Laytham
The 25 members of the Prayer Chain have the privilege of being able to respond to requests for
prayer not just for St Marfs members but for anyone in need of prayer.
The number of requests was similarto last yearfs and again covered mainly health issues,
including Covid, for individuals or families. Other requests were for community 8roups . for
countries in need, and for people in situations where social support was needed.
The prayer requests are completely confidential and those bein8 prayed for must give their
permission. The requests are passed to the coordinator by those who identifythe need for
prayer. and she emails them to the group who can then pray at home. Updates and many
expressions of thanks are alsosent to the Prayer Chain members.
FLOWERS FOR THE HOLY TABLE - Susan Halliwell
Durlng 2021, as a result of the covid restrirtions. flowers were only provided for Easter, Harvest
and Chrlstmas and were not dlstrlbuted.
From January 2022 the weekly rota for puttingflowers on the HolyTable has re-commenced.
and distribution will be madeto those of our fellowship suffering ill-health or bereavement.
Thanks are extended to all those involved in this ministry.
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AUTUMN CLUB- Susan Halliwell
During 2021 covid lock-downs and social distancing restriction meant that we were unable to
hold the usual Autumn aub event5 in church. Instead we delivered a cream tea in summer and
Christmas tea in December, both of which were most appreciated by around 26 of the older
members of the congregation.
We are hopeful that lcov1d-perm￿Ing) we will be back to nonnal in 2022 and ableto hold the
events in church.
TEAM sr MARY'S (Pastoral Support Group)- Maureen Heys
The Team. has now been runningfor just over 12 months and has evolved and grown over that
time with 22 members in the What5App group and one member not online.
During 2021 the work of the group has evolved- lifts have been given when needed, contact has
been maintained via telephone with members of the congregation unable to resume attending
church, the talk5 and prayers 3re distributed weekly to half a dozen non-attendees and much
more, as support within the group itself has grown.
Team St Marfs, assisted in the distribution of around forty'goodrf bags to those needing
encouragement. at Easter. and around twenty at Christmas, along with the distribution of
around 100 cards and invites for Easter. Christmas. Harvest and lesser numbers in-between.
Flowers were distributed on Mothering Sunday and for Fatherfs Day we attempted to reach all
the men in the congregation with the gwft of a pen, inscribed with an inspiring verse. All of these
initiatives have been with the aim of maintaining contact with people and fellowship, wrth
deliverers encouraged, where and when possible land allowed), to have a word with the
recipient.
Members of the Team helped with the preparation and delivery of the Autumn Club'food
deliveries, and in Ottober we held a socially-distanced Harvest Event, with tea and cakes. whlch
included exhibits from groups within church and also superb arts & crafts from the
congregation. With lifts provided, this event allowed several members of the congregation, who
hadn't at that time made it back to worship in church, to meet up with friends and several
members of the wider community dropped in too. The Team also helped provide tea and
coffee at a Civic Pride event and the Hospice event. and members have resumed provision of
refreshments after the Sunday service, as lockdown has eased.
As pandemic restrictions begin to ease further, we are looking forward to continuing the work
into 2022, and several new initiatwes are underway. to increase fellowship for members of the
congregation via social events.
A massive thank you to all the Team,. who have helped supportthis important work, especially
through prayer, but also through deliveries, telephone calls. ideas and encouragement.
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SMALL (House) GROUPS
TUESDAY AFTERNOON-Jean Lang
We meet in the foyer every otherweekon a Tuesday. from Ipm until 2pm, with around 7 to 8
people present now that we are back 'live'. after meeting online during lockdown.
This year we have studied the Gospel of Mark and the book of Hebrews, which have provoked
much discussion, besides learning about ourfaith. During Lent'22. when we will meet weekly¢
we will study the Passion of Christ based on 2 Corinthian5.
WEDNESDAY GROUP- Nigel Bond
Our house group was established over five years ago, we have continued to meet throughout
the period either weekly, fortnightly or monthly. this flexibility has helped the group to
strengthen and grow. Our meetings are founded on fellowship and studyingthe Bible.
When lockdown eased in the summerof 2021, we started meeting fortnightly and continued all
year. We had been studying the Book of James using the Journey Through Books, a 30-day
study. using one day for each evenin& we completed the Book of James in May 2021.
In June we started a study of the Book of Ruth using the JourneyThrough Books, we spent four
evenings discussing the questions presented in the book.
In September we held a meeting of thefull group to review the way forward. In doing thi5 we
asked each person what do we bring? How often should we meet? What should we do next?
We decided to continue with the JourneyThrough Books and a study of the Philippians. Thi5
study will see us through into 2022.
In December we held an afternoon tea. The friendship and fellowship of the Group continues to
blossom. this belng an important part of each meeting. We met during Advent, when we sang
carols and read nine Christmas readings.
Over winter we moved the meetings from evening to lunch time and reduced the frequency to
monthly.
In addition to our group meetings, we have held several Prayer Meetlngs on zoom with a forty-
minute duration. The times of open prayer have been very rewarding and uplifting.
We await to see how the Team Ministrywill develop the employment of House Groups
throughout the Churches.
In December 2021 an Advent Course was run as a part of the pendingTeam Ministry, this course
was m05t refreshing and rewarding as we discussed the scriptures with a range of people from
different churches across the valley.
Currently a number of us have joined the course, Living in Love and Faith, being run nationally,
but hosted locally by the Bury and Rossendale Deanery. The course is held weekly over five
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evenings, the outcome may impact the future teaching of the church, ivs importantthat we
hold this in prayer and remain faithful to the Word.
Many Blessings Nigel & Sue.
CAP RAwfENSTALL JOB CLUB
The artivities of thejob Club were curtailed through Covid, but discussions have taken place and
the Job Club is now active again with Jim Barrie as manager, supported by Catherine Pedley.
Course are currently being held in Bacup in conjunrtion with Trinity Baptist.
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Independent Examiner's Report to the PCC of St Mary's Church, Rawtenstall.
Parochial Church Council
I report M the ￿Unts lor the year ended 31 December 2￿21 which are sel out on pages IL to 2.4
Respective re8ponslbllltles of the PCC and IrKlèpendent Examiner
As memkers of the charity. the members of the PCC you are resFonsib18 for the preparation of the
accounts. You consider that an audrt 1$ not r4uirèd for this yaar under soctk)n 14412} of the Charitie8
A¢1 2011 {the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It ts my responsibility to:
&xamine the accounts under sect*)n 145 of the 2011 Act,.
follow the procedures lakl down in tho General DirectfJns gNen by the Charity
Commissioners sedion 145(5)Ibl ofthe 2011 and
stale whether paiticular matter5 have come to my att8ntain.
Basls of Indepondent ExamineVs Statoment
My examinatton was (8rrie(l in accord9n￿ the General Dwecbons gNen by the Charity
Commission..
An examination inclLrdes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a CA)mparison of
the accounts presented wth those reeords. It also includes consideration of any unusual Items or
dFsclosures in the accounts and 8eekj.ng exp18nations from the management committee concerning
any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required
in a full audrt and ¢onsequentty I do not express an audit optnion on the accounts.
Indepandgnt ExamineV8 Statement
In connecbon with my oxamination. no matters have conE to ￿ attention.
1 which gwe me reasonable ￿use k* beliève that in any material respect the requirements
to keep accounting records in &eordance with s.130 of the 2011 Ac(" or
to prepare acex)unts whth awd wth these accounting recorts have been mt..
or
2 to whhth. in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding
of the ac¢4wnls to be reathed.
Davld Stott
Met¢alles
Certified Accountant
3 Sl Mary's Place
Bury
Lancashire
BL9 ODZ
14 April 2022

Parothlal Churth Councl ofst Mwy R•wlenthl
Statement of FIn￿tIal Artknties
Forthe Year Ehd¢d 31 December Z021
Unrestrbcted Restricted Endowment
Funds
Funds
Funds
Totsl FLmds
2021
2020
INCOME & ENDOWME14TS Fft￿fj
Donations & Legaeies
CharStable activities
Otherlrading actiV￿e5
Investments
Ot￿1
53.2Y
15.738
69,032
68.311
2d
2c
1169
2,169
185
1.838
253
176
TOTAL
55,473
15.738
176
71.386
70.767
EXPENDITURE ON
Rèi5ingfunds
Charitable all1v￿e$
Other
3b
52.7(
16.103
68812
71.654
TOTAL
52.7CV3
16.103
68,812
71.654
NEf INCOMING IIEXPENDtruRE
Transfer5 between fvnds
2.763
I￿7)
13651
176
2.574
18881
Gainsll1055esl on In￿tment*S¥ets
On revaluafjon
838
3,701
4,540
2.023
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
L456
1.781
3,877
7.114
1,135
TOTAL FUNDS BIFWDAT I JANUARY
27,122
6.493
34,534
68.148
67,013
TOTAL FUNDS CIFWDAT 31 DECEMBER
28578
8.273
38.411
75,262
68.148
The note5form part Of1￿$e accounts

Parochial thurch thjndl 0151 Mary Rawler&tsll
Balante sheet at 31 December 1021
Un￿strIlted Restrkted
Funds
Funds
Endo¥nnent
Funds
2021
2020
FIXED ASSET5
Tangible
Investments
(o)
5b
36.262
36.262
36.262
36.262
31,722
31.722
01
CURRENT ASSEtS
Stock
Debtors
InveStr￿nts
Cash at bank and In hand
8.515
10.155
10.900
20.955
29,470
4.903
6.543
2.987
2,987
28.845
39.QJO
25.527
36,426
LIABIUTIES
Credltors- amountslalling due in one year
101
N￿CURRENT ASSETsIILIABIL￿IESl
Total assets less ¢urrerrt liabilltles
29.470
29.470
6.543
6.543
2,987
39.249
39,000
75.262
36,426
68,148
Credltor5- am(￿nts fallingdue afterone ¥tar
TOTAL NEfA55Ers
29.470
6.543
39.249
75.262
68,148
PARISH FUNDS
Unrestritted
Restricted
Endowment
29,470
29.470
6.543
39,249
75.262
27.072
6,543
34,534
68,148
6.543
39.249
39.249
29A70
6.543
Approved by the Parc<lal Chvrth Countil on 7th Marth 2022 ar¥J %gr*d on its behall bv
Peter Terry. Laychairand Mzureen Heys. Secretsry.
The notesform part ofthese •cuwnts
i?

Parnthlal Churth Countl of St Mwy Rawtenst•
Stattynert ofcash Naw5 forthe year ended 31st Dec*1kn2021
Nrte
2020
Cash flow5 Irom operatinKaCtlvlties
Net cash provided byoperatin8actiNrybes
io
3.133
13.3461
Cash flowsfrtyn Irb¥e#lhg*thllSes
io
253
Cash fl¢Msfrom finandry ￿tI¥llIeS
Change Ih ¢•sh in ryrtlng peii¢d
3J18
13.0931
Cash * istjanuary 2021
Cash at 31st Decembw 2021
Is

Note5 to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 Deomber 2021
AccouKfiNG POUCIES
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting
Regulations together with the current Charities SORP and applicable accounting
Standards {FRS 1021.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention
except for the valuation of investment assets. which are shown at market value. The
financial statements include all transactions. assets and liabilities for which the PCC is
responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church group5 that owe their
main affiliation to another body. nor those that are infomal gatherings of church
members.
Funds
Endowmentfunds are funds, the capital of whith must be maintained; only income
arising from investment of the endowment may be used etther as restricted or
unrestricted funds depending upon the purpose for which the endowment was
established.
Restrirtedfvnds represent lal income from trusts or endowments which may be
expended only on those restricted objects provided in the terms of the trust or bequest,
and Ibl donations or grants recewed for a specific object or invited by the PCC for a
specific object. The funds may only be expended on the specific object for which they
were given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of each year must be carried
forward a5 a balance on that fvnd. The PCC does not usually invest separately for each
fund. Where there 15 no separate investment. interest is apportioned to individual fvnds
on an average balance basis.
Unrestrirtedfvnds are general fund5 which can be used for PCC ordinary purpose5.
Incomln8 resources
Planned 8ivin& collections and donations are recognized when receNed. Tax refvnds
are recognized when the incoming resource to which they relate is received. Grants and
legacies are accounted for when the PCC is legally entitled to the amounts due.
Dividends are accounted for vA)en re￿1Vable. interest is accrued. All other income is
recogniied when it is receivable. All incoming resour￿$ are accounted for gross.
Resour￿ expended
Grants and donations are accounted for when pald over. or when awarded, rf that award
creates a binding or constructive obligation on the PCC. The diocesan parish share is
accounted for when due. Amounts received spectfically for mission are dealt with as
restricted funds. All other expenditure is general￿ reco8nized when it is incurred and is
accounted for gross.

Flxed assets
Consecrated and benefice property is not included in the accounts In accordance with
5.9612llal of the Charities Att 1993.
Movable church furnishings held by the vicar and churchwardens on special trLESt for the
PCC arsd which require a faculty for disposal are inalienable property. listed in the
church's inventory. which can be inspected lat any reasonable timel. For anythin8
acquired prior to 2005 there is insufficient cost infomiation available and therefore such
assets are not valued in the financial ststements
Equipment used within the church premises is depreciated on a straight-line basis over
four years. Individual items of equipment with a purchase prio of £5￿ or less are
written off when the a55et is acquired.
Investments are valued at market value at 31 December.

INCOME & ENDOWfvTEr
Totsl Funds
2021
2020
Funds
Funds
Funds
2a Donations & Legacies
Planned wving..
Gift dcmations
Tax recoverable
Farnllyworker
Other
Cdlections (open platel
Grft Days
Le8ècie5
Donauons. appeals
Le83cies
30*32
9.697
.148
5.661
1.766
30,207
11.227
15,350
5,105
1.085
.107
1,590
14.148
5.661
L766
100
4.514
723
68.311
6,180
748
69,032
53.2Y
15.738
2b Chaiitable arfl¥ilies
2c Incomefrom kn¥esknents
Divldend5 and interestindudi
176
185
253
176
185
253
2d Intorne fr(￿ churth #ll¥￿eS
Hire of church
Fees
2fA)
1.969
2.169
200
1.969
2.169
1.838
1.838
2e Other
364
TOTAL INCOMING RESQVRCES
55.473
15.738
176
71,386
70.767
EXPENDITURE
UnrestrKted Restric￿ Endowrrent
Funds
Funds
Fur¥Js
Total Totsl
2021
2020
3a Church a¢ti¥ities
Missonaryand charitsble gI￿n8
¢￿erseas."
CPAS
Cr05slinks
Bible Society
Barnabus
CAP Debt CentrÈ
750
750
750
750
750
750
750
750
750
7SO
750
750
750
750
750
Home
Student & Easter Grfts
Other
Evangelical Alllan
934
934
625
90
4.525
4,834

MTThsty.' Diocesan pari$h5hare
Other ministry Costs
Church running and rnainteTrarKe
Depreciatlon thurch equiptnent
Icarage Costs
Family Worker
Tower Projert
Fees Paid
Ger*ral Expenses
28.¢X#)
142
11.766
28,0
142
11,766
28.￿0
292
12,551
259
259
16,103
1.886
1.103
4.719
68.812
397
16,361
804
1.441
7.284
71,654
16.103
L886
L103
4.719
52.709
16.103
3b Rai¥ngfunds
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
52,7(Y3
16,103
68.812
71.654
STAFF COSTS
48 Wage5 and ￿lineS
£17.439
During theyeorthe chLVth ernployed twoporttlmedear*r5 but no payments were large
enough to3ttratt50cial securityros
Togetherthese employes5 rdate to less than fvll time emplo￿.
On 1st December 2019the thuTch ci)mmenced the employment ofa Farni￿ &CommuAtyworker
4b pa￿￿ents to PCC mem￿￿$
Other than Verger Feestotallirvx £120 and tYDni5ts fees of fl￿. ￿Pa￿l￿s0r e%per
were paid to membersofthe PCC.
No payments were pald to per50n5 dosetycorw*cted to Pccrnembers (*to related parties.
FIXED ASSETS
58
Tanglble
Mo¥eable
fwnishings
Totsl
ACTUAL/DEEMED COST
At ljanuary 2021
0￿pOsal
Adtbonsat C05t
26.140
26,140
At31 Decernber2021
26.140
26,140
DEPRECIAMON
At ljanuary 2021
rthdrnwn disposals
Charge forthe year
26,140
26.140
At31 December2021
26.140
26.140
Moveablefurnlshlngs ccffiw15es the S￿nd system.thechairsa￿l the board.

Sb
1nveSts￿rbts
Endtswment Fund
Mad¢et value at ljanuary 2021
Revaluatrongain Ilossl
31.722
31.722
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Funds
Funds
Totsl Funds
2021
2020
DEBTORS
VAT Recoverable
Tax recoverable
8.515
8.515
10.155
lQ.155
10.900
10,900
UABILITIES
Amounts fallingdue In oneyear
Accruals for utilitlesand othercosts
101
Amountsfallln8 due after morethan oneyear
FUNDS
The restricted fijnd ¢ompri5es mneydonated topaythe Famllyand Owlrensworker.
The endowmentfvnd ￿ the lord. Pillintand Buckjtychaiityfimd.
Funds Movement
FaMI￿wOrker
Total
Balance at l January 2021
Incoming resour£e5
FUr￿￿transfer
Reseurces expended
BalarKe at 31 Decemter 2021
4.fQ7
15.738
1.307
16,1031
5,549
15.738
1.307
16.103
5.549
ANALYSISOF NET ASSETS
byfvrKI
Unrestrfcted
FuTrJs
Restricted Endowrnent
Fun05
Funts
Total
2020
Tanwble fixed assets
Investment a55ets
CUr￿nt a55ets
36.262
2.987
31.n2
36,426
29.470
Ar￿LInts fallin8due in Me year
Amr￿ntsfal1[jg￿ue aftwtyoyear
101
29,470
6.543
39,249
68,148
£17,494 ofthe Unrestritted Fund5 representa te￿rIeS recew from fcrfmer mÈmber5 ofthe church.
Ahhough the ￿ftS a￿ unrestrittedthe PCC have decided that wthere possible the shwkl be used o
for projectsthat irnprovethefa¢ilthes wthin the church bulldin8win reath"ng¢xrttotheu)rrthunlty In
accordance wlth the thurch's developrnent plan.

10 Cash F
Thisyear
Last year
Net Incornellexpe￿l1￿uTeIfor theyear
{DeE￿ase)11ncrease In debtors
increase in £redttor5
Depreciatlon
Funds transferred o
Nei¢•sh wtyAdedbyoperatln8 a¢¢l¥ltle5
2.389
744
11,1411
13131
11,8911
3.133
13.346
Interest received
PUr¢￿se of fixed assets
Netcath investing *rAties
253
185
253