Parish of St Mary
Rawtenstall
Annual Report
& Financial Statements
For the year ended
31" December 2023

St. Marfs Parish Church Rawtenstall- Annual Report of the
Parochial Church Council for the Year Ended 31" December 2023
Admlnistrative Information
St Marfs is situated in Rawtenstall, 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 7U.
The Parochial Churth Council IPCC) is a charity registered with the Charity Commission.
Registered Charity number 1134155.
PCC members who have served from the l January 2023 until the date of this report are:
Team Vicar
The Revd Samuel Hameem
Associote Priest
The Revd Julie Barratt
Wardens
Jean Lang
Peter Terry
Representotives on the Deanery Synod
Terry Bird
Jenny Hutchinson {retired April 2023)
Jayne Wilkinson-smith
Elizabeth Finn
Elected Members
Margaret Ashton
Chris Cottrell
Anne Dean
Jay Dempsey
Maureen Heys
Brittany Kershaw
Ruth Metcalf
Duncan Ramsbottom (until May 2023)
Andy Roberts
Co-opted Members
Sara Ford (from July 2023}

P.C.C. VICE- CHAIR'S REPORT - Peter Terry
It was 8reat to be able to welcome Rerfd Samuel Hameem and his family at the licensing
service here at St Marfs on iith December 2022. Samuel has been with us for over 15
months now and a pattern for taking services here and in other churches in the Team has
been established. Samuel has taken a numberof baptism. wedding and funeral services and
has built his wider connettions with the church and wider community, and in particular the
day school and the ministers in other denominations with a presence in the town.
More recently Julie ha5 been available to take monthly Communion services, and this has
enabled us to establish a regular pattem of worship. We are very grateful that Julie ha5
been able to work this round her caring responsibilities for David.
We have set out in the Wardens report the many thanks 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 attivities, as well as posting prayers and talks online, or physically
distributing them to house bound members. We are a150 grateful that the church has
flowers and displays forweekly and special services and our thanks 80 to those who make
that possible. It has also been encouragingto see good attendance at Make & Take once
again and thanks are due to all those involved in those activities as well as the work Team St
Mar¢s having been doing and in particularthe increasingty popular monthly Soup &
Sandwich lunches. We have even been able to have a couple of church parties, with more to
come. Of course, all of this work is supported by prayer, both individual and collective,
including the continuing work of the Prayer Chain.
The Rossendale Team is now able to support individual churches more effertively and we
have seen that both in support for services, including more recently online services through
the Team You Tube channel. as well as team-based prayer meetings and courses. The reality
though. is that we will always be reliant on our lay team for services and other outreach as
we remain faithful and continue to serve God and ourcommunity in the best way we can.
CHURCH WARDENS. REPORT- Jean Lang and Peter Tery
Church Fabrfc
The inspettion of the elettrical system and the lightning conduttorwas completed in 2023
in line with our insurers requirements. The fire alarm has been tested and serviced and a
new maintenance contratt has been put in place.
The architects completed the Quinquennial review duringthe latter part of 2023, and we
now have a signrflcant list of jobs, both large and small that we need to plan for and fund.
The major part of the work is the Tower. A specialitt team have been booked to look at
immediate safety issues with the tower, but the main project is a substantial undertaking.

Graveyard
The frequency of grass ￿tting by the Council in 2023 continues to be less than we would
like but Civic Pride do help to keep the area tidy and have planted a variety of flowers and
shrubs in containers around the site. We are grateful for the good working relationshlp we
have with them.
Working Parties
From time to time volunteers from the congregation undertake extra cleaning and work in
the church and churchyard. We continue to be grateful fortheir help. We will need more
help as we tackle those issues in the Quinquennial report that we can undertake ourselves.
Churth Finan￿5
The accounts forthe year ended 31st December 2023 show a surplu5 of £3,909 in the year
after the revaluation upwards of our endowment funds by £3,021. This means that the total
funds of the church amounted to £81.535 at the balance sheet date.
Parish Share payments of £28,0￿ were made to the Diocese and we would like to thank
everyone for their continued giving which allowed us to maintain this payment at the same
level as last year.
£35,049 of the church funds relate to the capital 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 in 2021. The
other main element of church funds is the gift aid due on the giving in 2023 amounting to
£12,281.
Members of the congregation have continued to give towards the cost of our Family and
Children's Worker. that cost being shared with St Paul's and Goodshaw churches.
Whilst the overall funds position is satisfactory. the church continues to face expenditure on
the fabric of the building in 2024 and beyond. The urgent repairs to the clock tower
together with expenditure necessary following the Quinquennial inspection will more than
absorb the available cash funds unless other sources of funding for these repairs can be
identified. Add to thisthe funds needed to meet the annual running costs, which have
increased substantially as our four year Gas contract expired in 2023 and we are now paying
250% more for ourgas, plus the dernands of the parish share and rt becomes clear that the
level of giving from the congregation needs to be maintained if we are to meet all our
obligations in full.
Worshlp
The churchwardens would like to thank all those who helped in the day-to-day running of
the church duringthe year. Thanks go to all those who have continued to provide input to
our services, by writing and leading prayers. reading lessons, preparing and giving talk5,
providing music and the team on the technical desk. Also. thanks forthe team involved with
the Tiddlers group and for those ensurin8the Mothers Union meets regularly.

We also thank Claire for the work she has maintained with families, children and schools.
We would also like to thank all those members of ourfellowship who have maintained
contatt. in various ways, with those less able to get out and about.
Safeguardlng
We confirm that the PCC has complied with the duty under Settion 5 of the Safeguarding
and Clergy Dlscipline Measure 2016.
SECRETARY'S REPORT- Maureen Heys
During 2023 the PCC met six times, underthe chalrmanship of Peter Terry (Vice Chair). All
meetings were held in the foyer. although attendance by video link has been used by some
PCC members when unable to attend in person. This hybrid method of meeting does not
affett the PCC'S ability to discuss and make decisions on all matters affecting the church,
both mundane and practical, pastoral and at times. spiritual. And. we have had the benefrt
of the attendance at most meetings of ourTeam Wicar. the Re¢d Samuel Hameem
The objertives of the Mission Action Plan. agreed in 2018, have continued to be considered
throu8hout the PCC'S deliberations and the leadership team have been looking to revise it
over the last year, however a copy of the previous Plan is available at the back of church for
perusal and to then get prayerfully involved. The future of the church family at St Marys is
the responsibility of each and every one of us, as we work withing the Rossendale Team
Ministry. Our Focal Leader, Leadership team and Team Wicar need our full support.
At the Annual Parochial Church meetin8 in 2023 five members of the PCC retired, and
thanks are due to Gareth Davies for his service. Three members were re-elected, one
moved to Deanery Synod representative and two new members were elected. Duringthe
year we sadly lost our longest-serving member. Duncan Ramsbottom, and co-opted a new
member.
During 2023 the members of the PCC as required by the Diocese, have continued to update
their Safe-guarding trainin8.
Since the last APCM St Marfs Sunday worship has continued with talks provided in part by
church members. and with twice monthly Holy Communion {now with dipped wafer)
condutted principally by Re¢ds Samuel Hameem and Julie Barratt. The church's online
presence has continued. with talks and prayers published online and on social media. Bible
Studies, Mothers, Union and other non-worship meetings have continued, with social
events organised for New Year. the Coronation and Harvest. Team St Marfs have. along
with their ongoing pastoral support, continued the monthly free lunch open to the
community and attendance has slowly increased.
Our Family and Community Worker, Claire Wood continued her work acr055 the three
churches of Goodshaw, Constable Lee and Rawtenstall especially her schools, work.

The church building has been used as a venue by outside organisations with concerts by
Rotary, the Rossendale Male Voice Choir, the Scouts, and the Hospice Light up a Life, and
events held by the local Ukrainian society. besides the ladies, meetings for Renew.
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 aspert5 of life at St Marfs. especially the Wardens, Peter and Jean. and
to all who have contributed in any way, great or small to the spreading of the good news of
the Gospel of Christ.
The PCC look forward to continuing to work within the Rossendale Team, and to spreading
the message of Christ Jesus with the church family at St Marfs.
ELECTORAL ROLL- Nigel Bond
16-39
40-59
yrs
60 and
over
TOTAL
Men
16
21
Women
TOTAL
67
The total nurnber of membèrs lor April 2024 is
IIXl.O% Electoral Roll Completed Application Fom
Members are resident in the parish
Members live outside the parish
67
67
28
39
Leavers sadly the following died during the year
Duncan Ramsbottom
Trevor Lang
Brenda Whipp
The following have been removed from the Roll, either due to
relocation, or have not attended regular worship over the last
six months.
Denise Cave
Gareth & Debra Davies
Tina Harris
Jennrfer Hutchinson
Paul John Packes
Duncan & Margaret Rae
Andrew Michael Smith
Jennifer Broadhead
Andrew & Vivienne Roberts
Peter Barlass

SAFEGUARDING CO-ORDINATOR, REPORT- Vlcky Rhodes
Our Parish of St Marfs Church Rawtenstall is still very much following 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
members who wish to work with our children. young adults. and vulnerable adults. Here at
St Martys, 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 premises.
In 2018 the Church of England published the Parish safeguarding Handbook and St marfs
parish follows thi5 handbook. The new hand-book is available for viewing on the diocese
website, at http://Mvw.manchester.anglican.orgJsafeguarding and a copy is available in the
vestry,
PCC trustee members must take a DBS check where parishes undertake regulated attlvities
with children or vulnerable adults.
At the moment there are 21 active church 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 must be completed by each DBS certificate
member.
Many Blessings Wicky Rhodes St Marfs Rawtenstall CPO
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY WORKER-aaire Wood
My contract was renewed in November 2022 for another 12 months until the end of
November 2023.
tlsms
St Marvs Church has seen the baptism of several children which has been a wonderful
opportunity to welcome new families into the church. but it continues to be difficult to
encourage these families to attend regular Sunday services after baptism.
Tlddlers
Make & Take
81 Churth Pa
Tiddlers saw a long break due to the personal circumstances of the helpers, which was
unfortunate, but we can hopefully build relationships with new families now that we have
been able to reopen. Numbers remain small, wtth feedback indicating an afternoon group
can be difficult to attend due to the timing of baby/toddler naps. The children continue to
enjoy sing-song time to the piano. and we are grateful to Sara for her help with this.
Families are always notified of upcoming events at church and the Make and Take

afternoons continue to be popular, except forthe Eastercraft afternoon. The Big Church
Party did not take place this year due to low numbers of volunteers.
Schools
St Mary's and St Paul's Primary Schools are supported each week wtth whole school
worship, with a regular team of people from the churches leading the services which link to
the schools, half-termly°values. The school worship team includes me. Revd. Samuel
Hameem, Revd. David Burrow. Pastor Stephen Crook, Grahame Long and the Open the Book
team. St Marrfs School has also held services in church including Harvest, Christmas, Easter,
Year 6 Leavers,, which are well attended by families.
Bibles were provided by the Rawtenstall churches to St Marfs and St Paul's schools as well
as Balladen, but this was offered differently this year due to some families not wanting their
child to recelve a Bible. Whilst Balladen does not have weekly worship. I have built a gc)od
relationship with some of the staff there and the Infants walked down to church to have a
look around and to ask myself and Samuel some questions which they had put a lot of
thought into. All three schools received Year 6 Leaver packs which I put together and which
Included the Scripture Union Book-lvs Your Move" Bible verse bookmarks, stickers, pens, a
notebook and wooden cross.
Trainin
l attended Blackburn Diocese Children's Ministry conference in February and attended the
Manchester Diocese's"EQUIP" training in April 2023. These training events offer fantastic
teaching but also an opportunity to learn from other children's workers.
Claire Wood- Famlly and Community Worker
DEANERY SYNOD-Terry Bird
The Deanery Synod met fourtimes in 2023. the earliest in January being on Zoom.
On the agenda for each meeting is Eco Church. We are registered with the Diocese and are
currently on Bronze status. There is an Eco Church section on the Diocesan webstte which
contalns relevant information and useful links.
The maln item on each a8enda is a talk or presentation. The April talk was given by Mike
McGurk the head of Evangelism and Grovrth. He challenged churches to work towards
evangelism. The September talk was given by Bishop Matthew Porter. He spoke on what it
means to be a Christian and the gift of grace. The meeting split into small groups for
discussion. The Head of Lay Development Kim Mor8an-Jones spoke at the November
meetin8. She outlined what courses and materials were available to lay church members.
Should anyone like to see the minutes of the Synod please ask me.

AcllviTIES FOR WOMEN
RENEW (and related activities)- Suzanne Morlarty
There is a core team of about ten ladies on the Renew Team. not all from St. Mar¢s but
from a variety of churches in the local area.
We aim to give a word in season to 'strengthen and refresh the weary ones, through the
Name and Spirit of Jesus. Ilsaiah 50-.4)
A tithe of the offering goes to a different charity each time.
We held three Renew meetings in 2023.
March Renew was a record in terms of numbers wtth around 230 ladies coming alongto
hear Rev Dr. Jill Duff, The Bishop of Lancaster speak about her book,'Lighting the Beacons..
June Renew hosted the wonderful speaker Cath Taylor from Ellel Grange {Ellel Ministries) in
Lancaster who spoke on the theme, 'Free to Be..
Novemberwas a full day on a Saturday which was based on Isaiah 62.24 entitled 'Crowned
with love and compassion.. Sessions were led by Jayne Haworth (Goodshaw Baptist),
Suzanne Moriarty and Jilly MacDonald {St. James's Clitheroel. Karen Duffy wrote a 'Word'
for each lady which was read overthem and was very'moving and in some cases life
changing. Approximately 150 ladies attended.
Renew is going from strength to strength and we are asking God for 'More for 24,.
ST MARY'S MOTHERS UNION - Jean Lan& Anne Johnstone, Maureen Heys, Anne Dean.
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 2023 we had
thirteen members plus one indoor member. Duringthe year we have welcomed member5
from the congregation at St Paul's church and 5t Marfs Goodshaw.
Our monthly meetings have been varied and when we have had speakers, the meetings
have been opened up to the wider congregation. During 2023 we heard about life as a
Scout Leader, the charity Rossendale to Gambia, the work and writings of Canon Pam
Daunton relatin8 to bullying in schools etc, and a return visit to update us about Mercy
Ships. Several of our members enjoyed a trip to the Ribble Valley for an excellent summer
lunch, for the Christmas Lunch we enjoyed the delights of Sykeside House. In November we
made Christmas candle a￿angeMentS and planted bulbs to support and raise funds for the
Scouts at their Christmas Fayre. This was followed in December by our usual Carols and
Mince Pies meetin& which was again opened up to the general congregation.

We've also attended some MU Deanery events, enjoying fellowship within the wider Bury
and Rossendale area.
As a group we look forward in 2024 (with 15 members and one Indoor member) to working
towards the support of family life. in the church, the Rossendale Team Ministry and the local
community.
AcfiviTIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
SUNDAY SCHOOL- Suzanne Moriarty
Sunday School has around twelve children on its register, many of whom are brought by
Grandparents, although on average eight children attend each week. which allows us to
build good relationships With each child.
We have more children in the group than last year, and the children are mostly under the
age of six.
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, quality time for the children whilst teachingthem aboutjesus and
how He can impart their day to day lives at school and home in a real and practical way.
In addition to Janet Terry and Suzanne and Nick Moriarty. Jacqueline Dungworth has been
an amazing new leader thi5 year offering Godliness, enthusiasm. and quality craft activities,
stories, baking as well as general fun!
TIDDLERS - Jean Lang
riddler5 meets every Monday during Term time with up to 10 attendees. The children learn
to share and play together. There are easy crafts available to do with our help or pictures to
colour, usually pirtures showing the Bible Story they have been listening to.
Sara Bird plays for the children to enable to sing Nursery Rhymes and easy choruses, mostly
with actions, which the children enjoy.
Unfortunately. this yearwe had to temporarily suspend operations due to ill-health, but
thanks are due to all the helpers.
Claire, Linsey, Rosemary and Jean

MAKE and TAKE-Jean Lang
This is primarily a craft afternoon. originally started a few year5 ago by Julie Barratt, on the
lines of Messy Church. but without the meal.
It is held 4 or 5 times a year: Mothering Sunday. Easter, Harvest and Christmas, for children
of nursery and junior school age land this year we tried one in the School Summer Holidays).
We have suitable crafts for each occasion, we tell a story and at Christmas there Is a song,
light refreshments are also provided. We have had several non%hurch families join us for
these events.
I would like to thank all the helpers (especially those happy to get glue and glitter etc. over
them) without whom this outreach wouldn't be possible.
PASTORAL AcfiviTIES
PRAYER CHAIN - Ann Laytham
The number of requests for prayer increased agaln this year. The number of Prayer Chain
members remains at twenty-six. Two new people joined but sadly we lost two long servlng
members.
Eleven members took part in the 24 hours of prayer inrtiative on 27th and 28th May.
We continued to pray for people affetted by illness or bereavement. not only in St Mar¢s.
There were prayers for our church members and volunteers and for our activities, especially
when the local community was involved. We also prayed forthe community events held in
or around our church
We received many messa8es of thanks for prayer and we gave thanks that so many of our
prayer5 were answered.
FLOWERS FOR THE HOLY TABLE - Susan Halllwell
Flowers for the Holy Table have been provided weekly by members of the congregation and
distributed to members of our fellowship suffering ill health. bereavement or for a special
occasion.
Thanks are extended to all of those involved in this ministry.
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AUTUMN CLUB- Susan Halliwell
As May 2023 was the month of the Kinls Coronation and the church had a celebration for
this event, we didn't hold a summerAutumn Club Tea.
In December Re¢d Samuel came and spoke about his lrfe in Pakistan and how he came to
the ministry, a talk enjoyed by all who were there. The aftemoon opened with prayers and
a reading and closed with the singing of carols.
Thanks go to Ruth and Sara for providing the music and to everyone who helps to make the
event a success.
TEAM sr MARY'S (Pastoral Support Group)- Maureen Heys
The Team, has now been running for over three years and it has continued to evolve and
grow. We now have 26 members in the WhatsApp group.
During 2023 the work of the group continued with lifts being8iven when needed and
contact maintained with members of the congregation unable to attend in person. The talks
and prayers are still distributed weekly to several non-attendees and support within the
group itself has developed. Team members have also helped organise church events and
provided assistance to outside users of the church, often providing refreshments.
eam St Mary's, members organised delivery of sixteen 'encouragement' bags at Easter,
and at Christmas fifteen more were distributed to those unable to attend church. We also
distributed around Icrf) cards and invitations for events at Easter. Christmas, Harvest and the
Coronation with flowers distributed on Mothering Sunday. All of these initiatives have been
with the aim of maintaining contact with people who have a connection to the church, and
to provide encouragement and fellowship when glfts are delivered or received.
Members of the Team have continued to lead the organisation of social events such as the
New Year, Coronation and Harvest parties. all of which were well attended by the
congregation and friends. Team members are instrumental in organising both the summer
and Christmas Autumn Club Èvents and providingtea and coffee at the Clvic Pride Bank
Holiday Tea Party event, the Hospice Light Up A knfe event and several Christmas concerts.
During the year a small group of Yeam members, have been providing a monthly Soup and
Sandwich lunch, open to anyone, and the number of customers has risen from just over
twentyto around forty on a re8ular basis. The food is offered free, however any donations
towards the food are shared between the church. to cover expenses, and RAFT (the food
bank). We see a mix of congregation members and people from the local community, wlth
several'regulars. each month. We aim to provide a warm space and company to those who
come and have had feedback regardingthe warmth of welcome. The Team themselves have
enjoyed increased fellowship during these times too.
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Moving into 2024 we tontinue to seek God's will forthe Team, both forthe pastoral
support, and on the social side. We look forward to continuingto workwith the church
leadership and the wider Rossendale Team in this aim.
A massive thank you to all the Team. who've helped make everything happen, those fully
artive, and those supportin8 us in 'the background,, through prayer and encouragement.
SMALL {House) GROUPS
TUESDAY AFTERNOON-Jean Lang
We meet in the foyer every otherTuesday. Ipm until 2 pm. This yearwe have been
studyingj. John's°The Lord's Prayerf. which we have enjoyed despite bein8 challenging.
We also took part in the Lent Course (open to all the congregation) which again was very
enjoyable and enlightening.
The group consisted of up to nine people, but we unfortunately lost Duncan in June, he is
much missed.
WEDNESDAY GROUP- Nigel Bond
Our house group was established over seven years ago, over the past year we have
continued to meet once a month, on a Wednesday at 1.30pm. Our meeting5 are founded on
prayer, fellowship and studying the bible. More recently our sessions have focused on
Hymns we love.
In December we held an afternoon tea. The friendship and fellowship of the Group
contlnue5 to blossom, this being an important part of each meeting.
The Group joins the weekly meetingon Tuesday for the Lent Course.
Many Blessings Nigel & Sue.
LENT COURSE- Peter
Building on the Lent course held in 2023, the 2024 Lent course based on the Beatitudes was
very well attended with an acttve discussion and sharing amongst those who came along.
We hope to build on this in the future. Thanks tothose who took the lead in each of the
weeks of the course.
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ST MARY'S WALKING GROUP- Nigel and Sue Bond
Following the Harvest Walk in September 2023. we established a walkinggroup, our first
walk was held on the 7th Ortober 2023, with just five participants.
The idea of the walking group isto have extended fellowship of church members, suitable
for all abilitie5. Enjoying God's creation and our local environment, we include a café stop,
supporting local businesses, spendingtime chatting and sharing experiences. Often
discussing when and where the next walk will take place.
We have some 12 members signed up to the walking group with a WhatsApp group as our
means of communication, which is also used by the Walws Leader to make walkers aware of
any safety issues. clothing and footwear requirements needed for the walk.
Clearly all the walks have been successfully enjoyed by all that come alon& the café stops
are an enjoyable part of the experience.
We shall continue to arrange walks for 2024.
As Leader, I detail a risk assessment for each walk. giving a short briefing at the beginning of
every walk. My planning is to ensure all participants are more than capable of being
comfortable and enjoying the walk. We are fair weather walkers. and our main focus is
fellowship.
The more walks we do we are better able to assess the groups capabillty, which is most
important for future planning.
Please join our group if you feel this is of interest.
Many Blessings Nigel & Sue.
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51atement of Financial Aeti¥ities
Foriheyear Ended 31 December 20Z3
Unre5tritted Restricted
Fund5
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total Funds
2023
2022
INCOME & ENDOWME￿[5 FROM
Donations & Legacies
Charitable attivities
Othertrading attiwties
Investments
Other
58.703
16.988
75.691
72.398
2b
5.911
795
4,777
5.941
976
4,777
4.493
464
2.047
TOTAL
70216
16.988
181
87.385
79,403
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
Charitèble actiwtiÈs
Other
3b
70￿17
15,681
86.497
72.803
TOTAL
70A17
15,681
86,497
72,803
NEf INCOMING IIEXPENDITURE
Transfers between fund5
IEOII
11591
6.599
159
Gainslllos5e51 on inve5tmenta55ets
On revaluation
3,021
3.021
14.2351
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
17601
3,202
3.909
2,365
TOTAL FUND5 BIFWD AT I JANUARV
35.OYJ
7,382
35.194
77.626
75.262
TOTAL FUNDS CIFWDAT310ECEMBER
34,2￿)
8.848
38,396
81,535
77.627
The notÈsfomi part ofthesÈaccounts

Parochi•l Churth Ctyjncil ¢rfSt Mary Rawtenstsll
Balance sheet at 31 December 2023
UnretyiLted Restricted
Funds
EndO￿nent
Funds
2023
2022
FIXEDASSETS
T4n8ible
Investments
101
5b
35.049
35.049
35.049
35.049
32.027
32.027
CURRENT ASSETS
Stock
Debtors
Investments
Cash at bankand in hand
10.441
12.281
10.283
23.849
34290
3.348
34,205
46.486
35,317
45,600
LIABILITIES
Creditors-arnounts fallingd￿ In0￿ year
NEf CURRENT ASSETSIILIABltlmES1
Totsl 855ets lessturrem I1*￿Ilde5
34.290
34.2
3.348
38.397
46.486
81.535
45,600
77.627
8,848
c￿ditorS. amounts falling due after oneyear
TOTAL NET ASSErs
34.29)
38.397
81,535
77,627
PARISH FUNDS
un￿strICted
Restricted
Endowme
34,290
8.848
38.397
81,535
35,051
7,382
35,194
77.627
38.397
38,397
34.290
Apwoved bythe Parorial Churth Counctl on 4th March 2024 sIg￿d on its beha￿tsY
p￿erTerry. Laychair and Maureen Heys. Secretary.
The N)tes fomi part Oft￿se accourt5

Pwochial Church Councll of St May Rawtehstall
Statement ofcash Howsforthe ye¥ended 31st De¢eth Z023
Ilote
2022
sh flow51rom operatinR athvrbes
Net Cash provided by operating actiwtses
io
12.087)
6.(K)7
Ca$h flow5from Irbves¢ib¥acbvltles
976
C•5h Ilw from flnandngartivibes
Chany in cash In Wep￿￿￿¥￿1￿d
ii.iiii
6A71
Cash at Ls1 Jantsary 1023
Cash at 31st De(￿ther 2023
35,316
a5.316

Notes to the financial statements
For the year ended 31 December 2023
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The financial statements have been prepared in accordano 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 trdnsactions. assets and liabilities for which the PCC is
responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe thelr
main affiliation to another body. nor those that are infomial gatherings of church
members.
Funds
Endowmentfvnds are funds. the capitsl of which must be maintained: only income
arising from investment of the endowment may be used either as restricted or
unrestritted funds depending upon the purpose for which the endowment Was
established.
Restrirtedfunds 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 received for a specific objèct or invited by the PCC for
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 carrled
forward as 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 funds
on an average balance basis.
Unrestrirtedfunds are general funds which can be used for PCC ordinary purposes.
Incoming resources
Planned givin& collections and donations are recognized when received. Tax refunds
are recognized when the incoming resource to which they relate 15 re￿ived. Grants and
legacies are accounted for when the PCC 15 legally entitled to the amounts due.
Dividends are accounted for when receivable. interest is accrued. All other income Is
recognized when wt is receivable. All incoming resources are accounted for gross.
Resources expÈnded
Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over. or when awarded, if that award
creates a binding or tonstmctive obligation on the PCC. The diocesan parish share is
accounted for when due. Amounts received specifically for mission are dealt with as
restricted funds. Al other expenditure is generaliy recognized when it is incurred and is
accounted forgros5.

Flxed assets
Consecrated and benefice property is not included in the accounts in accordance with
s.9612llal of the Charities Art 1993.
Movable church furnishings held by the vicar and churchwardens on special trust for the
PCC and which require a faculty for disposal are inalienable property. listed in the
church's inventory, which can be inspetted lat any reasonable time}. For anything
acquired prior to 2(K15 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such
assets are not valued in the financial statements
Equipment used within the church premises is depreciated on a straight-line basis over
four years. Indtvidval items of equipment with a purchase pri￿ of £5(KJ or less are
written off when the asset Is acquired.
Investments a￿ valued at market value at 31 December.

INCOME & ENDOWMENTS
Unrestritted Restricted Endowrne
Funds
Funds
Fund5
Totsi Totsl
2023
2022
2a Dgnations & Le8atles
Planned 8ivin8'.
GIft￿d d(￿at1¢)n5
Tax recoverable
Family Worker
Other
Collertions (open platel
Gift Days
Legacies
Oonatlons. appeals
Le8acie5
33.405
11.567
33A05
13,407
15.148
4,840
2.052
31.254
10,875
15,348
6,167
1,740
.148
2.052
2,625
3,616
774
72.398
6,062
778
58,703
6.062
718
75,691
16.988
2b Chaiitableactl¥ttl•s
2c Inc(*ne fr¢Jm investments
Dividends interest includlng
976
464
795
181
976
464
2d In¢omefroM thurth •Cll¥ities
Hire of churth
Fees
L175
4.766
5.941
1.175
4.766
5,941
725
3.768
4.493
Other
2.047
TOTAt INCOMING RESOURtsS
70.216
16,988
181
87.385
79,403
EXPENDITURE
33 Church artivities
MSssionary and Charitib￿￿￿
(knr5eas.'
Totsl Totsl
2023
2022
Funds
Fun
Fund5
CPAS
Cross1ink5
Bible Soaety
Barnabus
CAP Debt Centre
950
750
950
950
750
950
950
750
750
750
750
Home
750
Student & Easter Gifts
Other
Evan8eliol Aliance
60
657
90
4,807
406
90
4,926
4.926

Mlnistry.. Diocesan parish sharè
orher rrrinlstry costs
Church running aJKI maintenance
Depreciatlon church equir•nent
Vicar88e Costs
Family Worker
Fee5 Paid
General ExFonse5
28.oc
28.000
1.549
13.727
22.091
21C81
1764
1,764
,681
2,686
7.665
86.497
83
15,76D
2.392
6.484
72.803
.681
7,665
70.817
15.681
Rai￿￿6 funds
3¢ Other
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
70.817
15,681
86.497
72.803
STAFF COSTS
£17.￿3
4a Wages and salaries
Durlr*gtheyearthe church empllwtwo parttime cleanersbtst rh) payments were lar8e
enough to attract Social stturitycosts.
Ttsgetherthese employess relate to Jessthan onefull tir￿ employee.
On 1st December 2019 the church (ornmenod the employn*ntofa Famity & Communttyworker
Payments to PCC Members
Other than Ver8er Fees totslllng £240 and rx8aTrists fees of £4￿. nopaymentsor expenses
were paid to members of the PCC.
No payments were paid to PeI50Th5 dosefy Co￿ttedt0 PCC membersorto rekted partaes.
FIXEDASSETS
5a
Tangible
MovÈab
fumishin85
Total
ACTUAVDEEMED COST
At ljanuary 2023
Di5P05o1
Additions at C05t
26.140
26.140
At 31 December 2023
26.140
26.140
DEPRECIATION
At l January 2023
Withdrawn on drsposo15
Charyelor the￿ar
26.140
26.140
At 31 Dttember 2023
26.140
26.140
Moveable fL¢rnishinB5 Comprises￿ s(wnd system. the thair5 and the boatd.

Sb
Investments
Endowrnent Fund
Marketvalue at l January 2023
Revaluation gain Ilossl
32.027
3.021
35.049
UTrrestritted RÈstrtrted
Funds
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total Fund5
2023
2022
OEBTORS
VAT Recoverable
Tax recoverable
10,441
10.441
12.281
12.281
10,283
10.283
LIABIUTIES
Amounts fallin8 due in one year
ACCWa￿ for utilityes arxl othei ¢05ts
{01
Amountslalling due after morethan oneyear
FUND5
The restricted fund compri5e5 monty do￿ed to paythe Family and Chidrens worker.
The endowment fund isthe ￿. pilli￿and BuckkyCharityhJtsJ.
Funds Movernent
Famllyworker
Total
Balance at ljanuary 2023
Incoming resources
Transfer between funds
Resouros expended
Balance at 31 tkcember2023
7.382
16,988
159
I￿.681)
8,848
16.988
159
15.681)
8.848
ANALYSISOF NrrASSETS
by lund
Unrestritted Restrirted Endowment
Funds
Funds
Funds
Total
2022
Tanwble fixed assets
Investment a$5ets
Current a55ets
101
35.049
32.027
45,600
34.2
Amourts falling due in one year
Amounts fallin8 due after¢kn year
34,290
8.848
38.397
77,627
£17,494 of the Unrestricted Fl￿d5 represent a legac￿5 r￿1ved from forrnermernbers of the thurch.
Although the gift5 are un￿strICted the PCC have decided that possible tl* money should be used onlv
for projects that improve the facilitie5 Wtthin the ChU￿h bulkllrqor in reathingoutto communityin
accordance with the church's developrrent pkn.

10 Cash H¢y*s
ThIs￿ar
Last year
Net In¢£￿e/{expendltsjr¢If0r the￿r
IDecreasel/lncrÈa5e in debt£¥5
ikKrease in credittrs
Depreciation
Fundstransferred out
Netcash prtyded by 0peralingac￿Vrkna$
1891
11.9981
6,135
11281
11087
6.007
Interest received
Purchase of fixed assets
Nel (ash in IENestlngadl¥O¢it5
976
464
976
464