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THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND Parochial Church Council of the Church of the Holy Nativity Chapel House Annual Report and Financial Statements For the year ended 31st December 2023 Including the 'Outside In, Community Project & Community Peace Gardens Project Registered Charity Number: 1134615

Holy Nativity Mission Statement We will... Offer a warm welcome to everyone Llve and Share the good news of God's Love Build up Fellowship to grow in our community Seek ways of Joyfully serving one another Support the work of the church and charities at home and abroad Some activities which reflect this commitment: Teams of people who welcome visitors at the door and to offer refreshments and fellowship following worship. Children's actlvltles bags are available for use. The good news is shared in many practical ways of service, information and support and with the help of the pastoral visitors. Fellowship groups, regular social and celebration events, coffee mornings, home visiting and the thrlce weekly drop-in each offer times to meet and bulld frlendships. The 'Outside In, Community Project is an expression of our commitment to be'church in community,. Financial support of church ministry and mission at home and abroad comes from special services, collections, awareness events and donations.

CONTENTS Page Refer nd administrative details of trustees and advisers he charl Pari h Church: ance and Mana ement a. Constitution b. Appointment or election of parochlal church council c. Organisational structure and decision making d. Risk Management e. Principal Funding 2023 Re Review of Activities and Plans Chair of the PCC / Clergy Report Church Wardens, Report Parlsh Safeguarding Officer's Report Deanery Synod Report Treasurer's Report Electoral Roll Officer's Report and Communi Little Fishes Mother's Union Women's Fellowship Partnership with other oryanlsations and Outreach es Appendix Soclal Pollcles Summaries and Commitments List of Policies TATEME Independent Examlner's Report Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements

Parochial Church Council of The Church of the Holy Nativity. Chapel House PCC'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2023 REFERENCE AND ADMINisfRATIVE DETAILS OFTHE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023 Principal Office The (Parish) Church of the Holy Nativity Chapel House (Church of England, Diocese of Newcastle) Hillhead Parkway Chapel House Newcastle upon Tyne NE5 IDR Telephone: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail] Priest-ln-char Father Waldemar Nion Telephone: [phone] E-mall: [e-mail] Independent Examiner Michael Davlson 20 Cochrane Park Avenue Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7JU Bankers Barclays Bank PIC Belmond Cottages Stamfordham Road Westerhope Newcastle upon Tyne NE5 5HP Sollcltors Jane Lowdon, Diocesan Registrar Sintons LLP The Cube Barrack Road Newcastle upon Tyne NE5 6DB

Parochial Church Council of The Church of the Holy Nativity, Chapel House PCC'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31*t DECEMBER 2023 PCC MEMBERSHIP-2023 Priest in Charye Reverend Waldemar Nion Churchwardens Mrs Jacqueline Connell (elected APCM 2023) Mrs Geraldlne Tlnning (elected APCM 2023) Representatives to the Newcastle West Deanery Synod Mr Eric Aririsukwu (eletted APCM 2022) Other Elected Members Mrs Sylvia Atklnson (elected APCM 2023 - 1 year) Mrs Barbara Perry - PCC Treasurer (￿-elected APCM 2021) Mrs Elizabeth Lattimer - (PCC Secretary re-elected APCM 2021) Mrs Carole Martin (re-eletted APCM 2022) Mrs Dorothy Walker (re-elected APCM 2022) Mrs Evelyn Baron (re-elected APCM 2022) Mrs Linda Finch (re-elected APCM 2022) Mr. Christopher Guy (elected APCM 2023 - 3 year) TERM OF OFFICE FOR NON EX-OFFICIO ELECTED MEMBERS Until APCM 2024 Mrs Sylvla Atkinson Mrs Barbara Perry Mrs Elizabeth Lattimer Until APCM 2025 Mrs Linda Finch Mrs Evelyn Baron Mrs Dorothy Walker Mrs. Carole Martin Until APCM 2026 Mr Christopher Guy

Parochial Church Council of The Church of the Holy Nativity, Chapel House PCC'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2023 PARISH CHURCH: STRucfuRE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT The Parochial Church Council (PCC) submits its annual report together with the financial statements of the Church of the Holy Nativityi Chapel House (the PCC) for the year ended 31st December 2023. The PCC confim7S that the annual report and financial statements of the PCC comply with current statutory requlrements, the requirements of the PCC'S governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practlce (SORP) "Accounting and Reporting by Charities- issued in October 2019. a. CONSTITUTION: The principal object of the PCC is to promote in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission and ministry of the Church, pastoral, spiritual, educational, evangelistic, social and ecumenical, in keeping wlth the gospel of Jesus Chrlst and according to the doctrines and practices of the Church of England. The Church of the Holy Natlvlty Is the Parlsh Church of Chapel House. The PCC is a corporate body establlshed by the Church of England. The PCC operates under the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure, under the Diocesan structures of Newcastle Diocese in the Church of England and is subject to the Church Representation Rules and Synodical Government of the Church of England, the Diocese of Newcastle and the Province of York. The PCC registered with the Charities Commlsslon In 2010. Reglstered Charlty Nurnber: 1134615 a. APPOINTMENT OR ELECTION OF PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL Parochial Church Councils are governed by the Church Representation Rules 2020. Ref: Appendlx 2 of the Church Representation Rules which sets out the manner in which a PCC must act and also Church Representstlon Rules 14 to 21 which deal wlth the Constitution of Parochial Church Councils. Under the Parochial Church Council (Powers) Measure 1956 - section 3 every PCC Is deemed to be a body corporate with perpetual succession. b. ORGANISATIONAL STRucfuRE AND DECISION MAKING Parochial Church Council (PCC} is an elected body of people wlth the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent (or Area Dean and Churchwardens durlng Vacancy) In promoting within the ecclesiastical parish the whole mlsslon and mlnlstry of the Church. It Is also responsible for the management and maintenance of the church buildings and grounds. It Is comprised of 9 lay representatives and 5 members ex-officio: 2 churchwardens, 2 Deanery Synod Representatives, and the chair (Priest-in-charge). Nominations can be made by anyone on the Electoral Roll. l or 2 representatives are elected onto the West Newcastle Deanery Synod. The PCC has prime responsibility for the community project.

Parochial Church Council of The Church of the Holy Nativity, Chapel House PCC'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2023 Induction and training of PCC members: New PCC members are elected and safely recruited and given a copy of the PCC'S policies, told about Diocesan training events, and are supported in thelr understanding of the work of the PCC by the Prlest-ln-charge. The PCC Standing Commlttee is legally authorised to transact the business of the PCC between Its meetings, subject to any directions by the PCC. Chair of the PCC / Clergy Father Waldemar Nlon was installed as Priest-in Charge in September 2021. He serves as Chair of the PCC. Churchwardens, eletted by people on the electoral roll of the parish, are re5ponslble with the PCC for ensurlng the proper running and maintenance of the church and its regular worship. Electoral Roll Officer is in charge of ensuring the Electoral Roll of the Parish is kept up to date, reviewed and renewed accordlng to the Church Representation Rules. Electoral Roll, any baptised resident of the parish is eligible to be on the elettoral roll, also residents of other parishes if they are regular in worship at the church. Currently the Electoral Roll stands at 61 members. Newcastle Diocese provides oversight regarding buildings and maintenance, accounts and management, also, with the Bishop of Newcastle, the appointment of clergy. West Newcastle Deanery Synod Is a body of eletted representatives and clergy from each parish church In the west of Newcastle. It is responsible for co-ordlnatlng inter-parish support and strateglc initiatives. Each Deanery Synod elects representatlves to Newcastle Dlocesan Synod. c. RISK MANAGEMENT The PCC have assessed the major risks to whlch the PCC is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and flnances of the PCC and are satisfied that systems and procedures are In place to mitigate our exposure to the major rlsks. Rlsk analysis is carried out for every activity. d. PRINCIPAL FUNDING The Church relies princlpally on support, glfts and donations received from its congregation, benefactors and fundraising events for which It Is deeply grateful.

Parochial Church Council of The Church of the Holy NativitYA Chapel House PCC'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 319t DECEMBER 2023 2023 REPORTS FROM THE PCC- Revlew of Activities and Plans Chair of the PCC / Clergy Report In 2023 the PCC has continued to strengthen the church's governance processes by reviewing our policles and ensuring their proper implementation. As a result, all PCC members have been issued and trained to use a new email address with the church's own domain, hosted by Google (i.e. pccmemberfsname@holynativity- chapelhouse.co.uk). In addition to strengthening the security of the Informatlon necessarily exchanged between members of the PCC, this will also ensure continuity for members of public and guarantee smoother transitions when new PCC members and Church Officer are elected or Ilcenced into thelr roles. Annually every Parlsh Is required to compile and send thelr'statlstics for Mission" which are then collated by the Diocese and the Natlonal Church. These statistlcs are largely based on a brlef survey of attendance at various times in the year and indicate that, In 2023, attendance as well as our worshipping community has been growing. This is an encouraging sign that the church contlnues to flourlsh and that its Christian incluslve ethos is being Ilved out and shared. Although the number of infant and chlldren's baptlsms has decreased from 2022, the church has had the great pleasure to celebrate three adult baptisms and welcome a total of eight adults and three chlldren who have brought much joy to our services and congregation. On Sunday 30th April, the CDngregation also welcomed the new Lord Bishop of Newcastle, Bishop Helen-Ann Hartley for the joyful Confirmation service of one of our young people. On 14th October 2023, after a long time without celebrating the Sacrament of Marriage in our church, it has also been my privilege to marry a couple from our community and celebrate the Renewal of Vows of three more couples. Holy Nativity also accompanied fifteen families in their grief, hostlng seven funerals in church and conducting another nine at the West End Crematorium. Throughout the year, the PCC has been meeting regularly to discuss the mission of Holy Natlvlty and explore both its challenges and opportunities. The Diocesan consultatlon for the strategic redevelopment of resources ha5 occupled a large part of the agenda this year (see also the Deanery Representative's report). With the hit of the energy and cost of living crises after COVID, churches and the whole charlty sector have had little time to recover from the impact of the global pandemic. In consequence, alongside the financial reform inltiated by the national church over a decade ago, the financial strain on parishes throughout the diocese has been increasingly dlsabllng the missional capaclty of the church. New partners have also been more dlfficult to find desplte increased networking through the Council's initiative to bring together community partners. Our church volunteers have none the less contlnued to work tirelessly to run groups, events, and attivities for children, famllies, and senior members of the community. The exemplary dedication of the Women's Fellowship and the Mother's Union has not falled to continue to support the church, minister to the women and families of the communities attached to Chapel House and ralse funds for various charitable causes. Little Flshes, our baby and toddler group supported by NAPI, has been thriving and thanks to our churchwardens and volunteers, the drop-ins organised through the week have continued to welcome more visitors ané existing members of the congrebatlon

Parochial Church Council of The Church of the Holy Nativity, Chapel House PCC'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2023 alike. This has increased the church's availability and accessibility to the public and has been the source of much IlfeR joy, and support. Committed to serve the cornmunlty together with our partners, we have continued to work with Search and Everyturn Mental Health who continue to run thelr respective groups frorn the Community Room and support people with Dementla and low mental health. Our local shops and partners are also to be commended and thanked for thelr support of our events and services, providing the church with much appreciated help to host wonderful events and special services. Knop Law Primary School and Milecastle Primary School remain important partners and both vlslted the church for service and RE classes, as well as invited me to conduct assemblies and servlces In school. Young people in our communlty Stlll need more support than the church has been able to provlde In 2023. Despite conversations with Newcastle City Council, our local councillors, and charities such as Sporting Chance and North East Youth, it has not been possible to organise any groups or activlties to respond to the need of the local young people who gather on our doorstep. This 15 due to the financlal and recruitment dlfflculties that those charities are facing. The PCC will contlnue to explore solutions and pursue the hopeful conversations that have taken place with members of the community on this topic. Desplte belng reduced to myself and Mrs B. Perry, the Pastoral Team has continued to visit those unable to attend senilces and a support pack containing accessible resources has been dlstributed. It is important to note that, thanks to the fellowship between mernbers of the congregatlon and wlthin our community many have also been recelving amazing support from the friends they made here over the years. In the autumn of 2023, a new volunteer offered to run a group to support those suffering with addictions. We started working on this projert wlth the PCC'S blessing and the help of the clergy runnlng the Recovery Church at Newcastle Cathedral with the view to offer safe peer recovery support in 2024. Following the departure of Fr Martin from St John Vianneyrt the community had the pleasure to welcome Fr. Damian Cassidy O.Carm, Fr. Paul Jenkins O.Carm, but unfortunately, we were unable to organise any joint services. It is my hope that both our communities will be able to once again work and pray together in 2024. In sum, despite challenging times, Holy Natlvlty continues to flourish thanks to the dedication of its amazing volunteers, its generous patrons, and the support of partners. I am truly grateful for all the prayers, work, and support of all our congregation anii community. Merciful God. we give you thanks for thls past year," the life of this parish, our worshlp and our work, all those we have met, welcomed, and commended to you, we offer you the pleasures and the pains of 2023 that in everything we may know the love of Christ and be thankful. Reverend Waldemar Nion

Parochial Church Council of The Church of the Holy Nativity, Chapel House PCC'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 315t DECEMBER 2023 Churchwardens Report 2023 has been a steep learning curve for us both. We have had both a busyi challenging but enjoyable year. Thank you for your continued support. The community room hire is going from strength to strength and the rooms are now hostlng an array of diverse groups which are thriving. The office is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 -2pm along wlth the well-attended drop-ln which provides a warm welcome to many In need of fellowship. We are still in the process of finalising both the heating and lighting schemes, hopefully before the next winter. We had a lot of malntenance work golng on this year which is good and can only improve the facilities of the church. We found a problem with the boiler room roof Involving damp comlng down the inside wall which could have developed into the damage of the elettrical supply etc, extensive conversatlons took place about replacement which necessitated the repair being held over until 2024. We had quite a signlflcant leak in church this year as well as in the Ralnford room we are currently looking into solutions for the roof. The old notlce board has been refurblshed and is now installed on the outside of the Peace Garden. The installation of a red warning light above both the kitchen door leading into the community room and the door of the passageway into the community room on both sldes to avoid the expense of CDS coming out. We have signed the new contratt for the photocopier. Gardens were maintalned by a contrartor and were kept tidy but because of the cost it was decided not to continue the contract. We are now looklng to other alternatives. There have been many community events and coffee mornings thls year whlch proved to be very successful and were well attended. We would like to thank all our volunteers for keeping the church groups running so well. Thank You! We have lost some big flgures from our congregatlon in 2023, some have gone before us and others have moved away, even so the general atmosphere of our congregation continues to flourlsh, and our numbers continue to grow. Jacqui Connell and Geraldlne Tinning Churchwardens 10

Parochial Church Council of The Church of the Holy Nativity, Chapel House PCC'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2023 Parish Safeguarding Offlcers. Report All our safeguardlng policies have been reviewed, assessed and revised and are now complete. As you may be aware the dlocese put in place a Traffic Light System called Parish Dashboard to ensure that all churches have a 'Promoting a Safer Church, actlon plan In place. Holy Nativity has maintained its Level Three. We have a duty of care to all who worship at Holy Nativity and those who come to attend one or more of our Drop-ins or groups on offer in the community rooms. This is achieved by safely recruiting volunteers and maklng sure they have the appropriate Disclosure Barring Sen4ice (DBS) certificate, and that Risk Assessments are implemented for all activities. Christopher Guy, who had volunteered and had been approved by the PCC at the first PCC meetlng following the last APCM has had to stand down due to other commitments. In accordance wlth the Safeguarding Policy and upon the recommendatlon of the Diocesan Safeguarding Team, the churchwardens stepped In to fill the role. Geraldine Tinning and Jacqui Connell Assistant Parish Safeguarding Officers Deanery Synod Report Due to unforeseen personal clrcumstances and commitments, Eric Aririsukwu, has been unable to attend the Deanery Synod meetings but remains commltted to come back as soon as possible. As ex-officio member of the deanery synod, Fr Wal represented Holy Nativity. The synod met three times in 2023 with for main item of conversation the elaboratlon of a Deanery Development Plan to respond to the financial deflcit of the Dlocese and the missional challenges faced by the parishes In the deanery. Area Deans echoed the message of the senior staff of the dlocese saying that the elaboration of the Deanery Development Plan was not about managing decline but looking for hopeful opportunities to work together and build God's Kingdom. In 2022 members of the synod were asked to discuss what challenges they shared and how they could work together following the deanery audit process. The Deanery Development Group then carried on the conversation and brought forward a proposal to parlshes at the next meeting. In 2023, proposals we brought forward which addressed the redistributlon of clergy across the parishes in the deanery and proposed the recruitment of other various staff such as mlssioners, nurses, administrators etc...Followlng feedback from the PCCS of all the West End parishes, the proposal was rnodified several tlmes but no consensus was reached by the Synod. The last proposal Is to be used as a working document for further conversations with the dlocesan senior leadÈrship team.

Parochial Church Council of The Church of the Holy Nativity, Chapel House PCC'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2023 During the last 2023 deanery synod, held at Holy Nativity, members of the synod expressed their concern and sadness at the Church Comrnissloners decision to restrict fundlng for clergy in financially struggling dloceses such as Newcastle. However, all agreed that as Christian communities, churches need to learn to work together better. The conversation and process to redevelop resources across the dlocese Is to continue in 2024. Reverend Waldemar Nlon on behalf of Eric Aririsukwu Deanery Synod Representative Treasurerfs Report The Financial Statements of the Parochial Church Council for the year ended 31st December 2023 have been inspected and approved by our Independent Examiner. The accounts were inspected electronically by Mr. Michael Davison. The Accounts are shown in detail at the end of the Annual Report and Flnanclal Statements. Hopefully, the following report wlll make the Annual Financial Statements sllghtly more understandable. Most pages show two columns of figures on the right side of the page; the column in bold print shows the figures relating to the totals of items for 2023; the next column shows figures for 2022. In for 2023 was £55 51 com ared with £5 400 in 2022. We were delighted to be Informed by the family of the late Kathleen James that they wished to glve a donatlon of £6,00 to Holy Nativity in memory of Kathleen. Part of this sum of money was used to purchase and engrave a new thurible and also a new altar cloth. These gifts are to be dedlcated and blessed at a Memorial Service in January 2024. The remalnder of the gift is to be used when improvements are made to the heatlng and lighting. Other Income came malnly from Planned Glvlng, plate collections at seniices, communlty donatlons and Gift Ald clalmed from HMRC. Donations were also received for the following charities the West End Foodbank, DEC for the Turkey/Syria earthquake, Christlngle, Tiny Llves, People's Kltchen, Coronation Tea held in aid of Great North Air Ambulance Service. Ex enditure for 202 was £55 370 com ared with £40 384 in 2022. The Parochial Church Councll agreed that, once again, we would commit to paying £12,000 towards our Parish Share for 2023 and, if possible, to Increase the contribution If funds allowed. We were pleased to be able to Increase the Share to £12,500. The main items of expenditure in addition to the Parish Share covered running expenses and maintenance totaling £21,147, and utiil& bills

Parochial Church Councll of The Church of the Holy Nativity, Chapel House PCC'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2023 totallng £12,080. As explained last year, our utility costs would have been much higher if we hadn't taken the steps to transfer our eneryy costs to a new 3-year fixed prlce contratt. Barbara Perry - Treasurer Electoral Roll Officer's Report Thls year the electoral roll has been revised. The electoral roll for the current year now has members. Total Resident Non- Resident 21 Female Male 56 35 39 25 Geraldine Tinning Electoral Roll Officer 13

Parochlal Church Council of The Church of the Holy Nativity, Chapel House PCC'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2023 2023 CHURCH AND COMMUNITY REPORTS Little Fishes Report 2023 We have had an extremely rewardlng and enjoyable year at Little Fishes, we now have between fifteen and eighteen toddlers and babies attending each week. We trfalled a Parent and Baby Summer Camp during the summer holidays, Parents, volunteers and Bables, had a fantastlc tlme, I can honestly say it was a great success. I would Ilke to extend my thanks to all our volunteers, we could not run the group without you all. Alison Swift Barbara Perry Dorothy Darling Linda Finch Mary Morris and Chrlstine and Alan Shotten for all thelr help. I would also like to thank all our parents, grandparents and guardlans who attend our group for thelr continued support. Jacqueline Connell - Group Leader Mothers. Union Report 2023 I was prlvlleged to be Branch Leader of Holy Nativity Mothers, Union in 2023 from January to September. We enjoyed a very interestlng programme during those months, notsbly in February Reverend Derek Aldrldge told us about Lord Tony Pandy and in May Margaret Crowforth brought her wonderful collection of Victorian costumes and told us about the customs then. Many lovely scones and cakes were enjoyed at the meetlngs thanks to our wonderful committee. Finally in September we heard about the Mothers, Unlon Gathering in York of Worldwide Members from our Chaplain Reverend Anne Marr. Following which we were delighted to celebrate the 90th birthday of one of our founder members Reverend Derek Marr. 14

Parochlal Church Council of The Church of the Holy Nativity, Chapel House PCC'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2023 Although attendances have been low at meetings there still 15 an enthuslasm and love for Mothers, Unlon membership. Always pride in the work of the Mothers, Union here and Worldwide too. I left with much sadness after 32 years of membership at Holy Nativity, but with a firm knowledge that the committee would contlnue the work of the branch to the utmost of their ability, albeit guided by our Chaplain and Vlce President. With my love and prayers, Jacqueline Ralnford Women's Fellowshlp Report 2023 has been another successful year in the life of the Women's Fellowshlp, with a membership of 32. Our meetings have all been well attended. In January we began our year with mlnce pies and a chat. Again, we had a varied number of speakers ranging from 'The Bells of Newcastle, to 'Being Mayoress for a year,. We enjoyed Beatle Drlves, Bingo and Quizzes and a blg thank you to Ellen Martin for entertaining us at our Christmas Party, a great fun afternoon. We also celebrated Doreen Black's 'speclal' birthday and sald a special farewell to our long-time member Jacqueline Rainford who moved to Sheffield to be closer to her family. Because of personal family commitments I feel this must be my last year as Chairlady and I would like to thank our wonderful commlttee and all our members for their support during my Twenty something years in the positlon. Margaret Cathey - Chairlady 15

Parochlal Church Council of The Church of the Holy Nativity. Chapel House PCC'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31rt DECEMBER 2023 Partnership with other oryanlsations and Outreach As already stated above, the church is worklng with several partners to support the community: Search, responsible for the Memory Café; Everyturn Mental Health, running the Men's Group. A Coffee Mornlng event is held every first Saturday of the month as part of the church's response to address the Issue of isolation In our community. The church and office are also open three times a week to respond to enquiries, provide fellowship, and open the church to those in need of quiet Spa￿ and safe haven to pray and reflect. The local shops owners, local counclllors, schools, and churches continue to be valuable partners with whom the PCC and volunteers are regularly in contart with to serve the community. 16

Parochlal Church Council of The Church of the Holy Nativity, Chapel House PCC'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2023 PCC'S RESPONSIBILITIES The Members of the PCC are responsible for preparing the Members, Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). The law applicable to charltles in England & Wales requires the Members to prepare flnancial statements for each flnancial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financlal statements, the Members are required to: select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; observe the methods and principles in the Charlties SORP; make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent. state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any materlal departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements. prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless It is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation. The Members are responsible for keeplng proper accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactions and disc105e wlth reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financlal statements comply with the provislons of the Charities Att 2011 and of the trust deed. The Members are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the preventlon and detettion of fraud and other Irregularities. The PCC are responsible for the maintenance and Integrlty of the charity and financial informatlon Included on the charlty's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governlng the preparation and dlssemination of financial ststements may dlffer from legislation In other jurisdittions. This report was approved by the PCC Members on Tuesday 9th April 2024 and signed on thelr behalf by: Rev. Waldemar Nion Priest-in-charge - Chalr 17 Elizabeth Lattimer, Secretary

Parochial Church Council of The Church of the Holy Nativitvi Chapel House PCC'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 315t DECEMBER 2023 Appendix All pollcies were reviewed and updated where necessary and approved by the PCC In the past 12 months. Safeguarding Pollcy - Commitment In accordance with the Church of England Safeguarding Policy our church Is committed to: Promoting a safer environment and culture. Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responslblllty related to childreni young people and vulnerable adults within the church. Responding promptly to every safeguardlng concern or allegatlon. Caring pastorally for vlctlms/survivors of abuse and other affected persons. Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons. Responding to those that may pose a p￿sent risk to others. Health and Safety Summary Pollcy Our pollcy is to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that our activities are carried out safely and do not pose a rlsk to the health of our employees, volunteers, congregation, visitors and others who may use the church, churchyard or any other bullding we are responsible for. This will be In accordance with good prattlce and any relevant statutory provisions where they apply. The PCC, advlsed by the 'Diocesan Advisory Committee,, undertakes to ensure that the premlses and practices of the Church of the Holy Natlvlty are inspetted and revlewed regularly to maintain appropriate levels of safety and a healthy environment. This includes the Quinquennial Church Inspection, Asbestos Safety check and Elettrical Inspections. Incluslve Church Commltment We are an incluslve church commltted to opening up our premises as a resource to any appropriate community, voluntary business or statutory organisation, group or activity irrespectlve of age, race, religion, ethnic origin, marital status, colour, nationality, gender, disability or sexual orientation, whose function, purpose and working methods will add to the well-being of the people in the locallty, the needs of the whole person and to social cohesion. The Church of the Holy Nativity Disability Pollcy outlines awareness of needs and intentions to impmve facilities as soon as is possible, In Ilne with the Disqèility Discrimination Act. The new buildings are designed with accessibility issues In mind.

Parochial Church Council of The Church of the Holy Natlvityi Chapel House PCC'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31rt DECEMBER 2023 Fair Trade (Since the end of 2022, the PCC has suspended its commitment to fair trade due the rlsing of living costs.) Commitment to the Envlronment As part of its Eco-Pollcyi the PCC of the Church of Holy Nativity has adopted the Diocesan 'Commitment to the Environment,, affirming the Fifth Mark of Mission as a central part of our life and work. The fifth Mark of Mission is, 'To strive to safeguard the Integrity of creatlon and sustain and renew the earth,. The new buildings incorporate energy saving featU￿S including ground-source heating. The Community Peace Garden encourages a rich variety of wild-life and local Interest in natural ecosystems. List of Current Policies (avallable for consultation outside the offlce) Data Privacy Notlce / GDPR Policy Financial Pollcies Authorisation and procedure requlrements Cash Handling and Fee Policy Acceptance and Refusal of Donatlons Policy Confllct of Interest Policy Reserve Policy Church Legacy Pollcy Pre-paid cards Policy Social Media Policy Volunteering Policy Mutual Expectations Statement Lone Worker Policy Complaints Policy and Procedures Whistleblowing Policy Equallty and Diversity Policy Disabllity Pollcy Recruitment of Ex-offenders Policy Safeguarding Policy o Promotlng a Safer Church Guidance for Parishes Health and Safety Polio/ Eco-Policy Admission to Holy Communion before Confirmatlon - Parish Policy Book of Remembrance Policy 19

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE CHURGH OF THE HOLY NATMTY. CHAPEL HOUSE INDEPENDEKf EXAMINER'8 REPORT TO THE PCC OF THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY NATIVITY, CHAPEL HOUSE I re￿rt on the thancial statements of the PCC for the year ended 31 December 2023. This report Is m8de sokly to the PCC'S members in accordance whh sectton 145 of the Charites Ad 2011 ond regula￿n$ made under section 154 of that Act. My work has been undertaken $0 th I might ￿ats to the PCC'S members those matters l am required to state to them in an Independent Examiners report and for no other purpose. To the fuifest extent permltted by law, I do not xcepl c assume responsI￿lty to anyone other then th6 PCC and Ihe PCC'S members for my work or for this report. RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBIUTIES OF PCC AND EXAMINER The PCC'S members resp(4)sibl& for the pweparation ofthe financial ststements. and they nsider tw an audit is not required for this year under seLllon 144(2) of the Charit￿ Acl 2011 (the Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my rasponsibillty to: examlne the financial st8lemw)ts under Jeclron 145 ofthe Ad; folkhv the ￿￿edureS laid down in the general Dir8Ction6 gNen by the Charity Comml8sion under seGtion 145(5)Ibl of the Act" and state whether parbcular matters have come to my attention. BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT My examination was carrred out in gcojrdance wlih the general Direction8 given by the Charlty Commission. An examlnatlon includes a revi•v of the accounting Words kept by the PCC and compari80n of the financial 8t8tements presented with those records. It also includes con81deralion of any unusual ttems or di8¢1osures in the flnancial statements, and seeking explanations from you 86 PCC membèrs COn￿mIng any such matters. The procedures undertaken do nol provide all the evidènce that woukl be require(I In an 8udit, and consequentty no opin#)n is given as to wh&lher the flnanclal state￿￿Trts present a'true and fair VI￿ and the repcKt 16 limfted to those matters set oul In the statement bebw. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'8 STATEMENT In ￿neCtIOn with my examinatron. no matter has corne to my attention.. (1) Ythich gives me r&onable causg to believe that in any mtsial respe¢t the wuirements.. to keep accounting records in accordanc£ with S￿110n 130 ofthe Act: and to prepare fmancial statements which accord with the accounting records and comply wth the accounting requirements of the Art have not l)oon met; or 12) lo which, in my opinb)n, attentmin should b8 drawn in ordor to enable a proper underslanding of th6 financial statements lo be reached. Mi¢hag1 Oavison, ACMA 20 Cochrane Park Avenue New￿lIe LP)n Tyne NE7 7JU. Signed.. Date.. 20

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY NATivirY, CHAPEL HOUSE Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 st D8C8mber 2023 Un￿$triC￿e￿ Unrestricted Design81ed Reserve Reslrict8d Fund Fund Fund Fund Totsl 2023 Total 2022 Receipts and Payments Account Nots Recelpts: Voluntary re¢elpts: Planned Giving Collections at Seryices All other givinglvoluntary receipts Gift Md recovered 22,136 1,386 22,136 1,386 23.180 1,703 3,467 5.751 32,740 6,000 9.467 5.751 38.740 16,678 3,743 45.304 6.000 Activities for Generating Funds.. Investrnenl Income Fees to PCC Church Activities Funeral f8es- NDBF 3,384 2.066 5.450 118 1,509 6.783 2.751 16,611 SS,351 10 11 12 116 1,509 6,783 2,751 14,427 47,167 791 5,774 1,522 6,096 53.400 6,000 8,066 116 116 Total Receipt5 Payments: Church and Parish Contre Actlvltles: Designat8d Charitabl Donations PCC Charitable Giving Parish Shgre Cleigy costs Running Expense5 and Malntenance Utility Services 18 18 19 21 1,818 1.818 326 12,600 4,039 326 12,500 4,039 20 12,000 4,272 23 24 20,009 12,D80 48,954 3.460 52,414 938 200 21.147 12,080 51,910 3,460 SS,370 1 S,204 6,478 38,339 2,045 40,384 2,756 200 NDBFICleigylOrganist Total Payments 2.756 200 tSaian¢es ol Keceipts over Payments -5.247 5,310 44 -19 Cash at Bank and in hand 1 st Jan 2023 Cash at Bank and in hand 31sl Dec 2023 14.014 19,015 12,247 29 45,305 17 8,767 24,325 12,163 31 45,286 The notes on Ihe followtng pages form part of these financial ststements Holy Nytrvty, Chapel Hous8 R￿ipts and Payments 2023 21

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of preparatlon of financial $tatements The financial statements have been prepared on a Receipts and Payments basis. Fund accounting General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the PCC in furtherance of th8 general objectives of the PCC which have nol been designated for other purposes. Designated funds comprlse unrestricted funds that have t￿en set 8side by the PCC for partlcular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fvnd is set out in the notes to the financial statements. Restnoted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with speclfic restrictions imposed by donors which have been raised by the PCC for particular purposes. The cost of raising and adminislering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each ￿$tr1ded fund is set out in the notes lo the financlal stat6ments. Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund. In¢oming resources: All incoming resour￿$ are included in the Statement of Financkql Activities when the PCC is legalty enlttled to the income and the amount Can be quantified with re850nable accuracy. Income tax recoverable in relation lo donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of Covenant is recognised at the lime of donation. Income tax recoverable in relation lo inveslmenl income is reccgnised at the time the inveslment income is received. Resources exponded: All expenditure is accounted for on 8 Payments and Receipts basi$ and has been included under expense categories that aggregate all costs for albcation to activities. Where costs cannot be d1￿Ctty attributed lo particular activities they have bean allocated on a basis con$i51ent with the use of the resources. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular activities Ilw have been allocated on a basi8 consislenl wrth the use of the resources. Fundraising costs are those incurred in seeking voluntary contributDn5 and do not include the costs of disseminating intomiation in support of the charitable aclivilies. Support costs a￿ those costs incurred direct￿ in support of expenditure on the objects of the PCC. Govemance costs are those incurred in connection with administration of the PCC and complkqnGe wilh conslitLrtional and statutory requirements 22

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY NATIVITY. CHAPEL HOUSE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2023 ithai Funds 2023 Unrnstrithl Fwds 2022 FWKI Fund Rsw¥o Fund Voluntary receipts: Planned Glvlng (Envelopes and Direct Debits- Gift Aided 18.300 18,300 18,908 othor Planned Giving - without Gift Aid 3,836 3,836 4,272 Collections al Sepilees 1.386 1,386 1.703 All other givinglvolunlary r•eèipts'. Gift Day Pennies Jar Votive Candles Refreshment51Coffee Momings Charitable Giviw donations Flower Fund Communily donatioris Council TaxJNlbrian Water 1.802 1,802 541 78 138 260 260 2,139 2,139 1.827 239 1A63 753 374 158 1,115 1,827 239 1.463 50 50 6,000 503 10,000 21 178 Legacy Closuft of Outside In Alc Onknline Giving (Sum-up) NDBF Grant towards increased Energycosts Closure of Care Connexion AIG 8,000 528 526 1,137 1.682 Gift Aid recovered 5.751 5,751 3,743 Activitles lor Generating Funds.. Advent Event 611 611 10 Investment Income 116 118 Fees- Baptism certificates, Weddino and Funerals 10 11 PGC 1.509 1,509 791 23 Holy Nattvrty, Chapel Hou$8 Notes to FinanL¥81 Stat&m&nt5 2023

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY NATIVITY, CHAPEL HOUSE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2023 Unrostrl¢t•d Unr•8tr1¢*4 DO￿gnated Fund Fund Total Funds 2023 R•5trict4d FuThJ Fund¥ liesor¥oFund 2022 12 Church Activities: Use of Premises by Community OrYJanisations Use of Premises by Church Groups Little Fishes 5.532 5,532 5,619 110 1,141 110 155 Funeral and We(Jding Fee510 XX NDBFiClergylOrganist 2,751 1,522 Total Receipts 116 56,349 53,41XI Payments.. Church and Parish Centre Activities.. 18 Charitsble Giving Designated Donations 1,818 1,818 365 Annual PCC Charilable Giving 326 326 20 19 Parish Shale 12.500 12,600 12,000 21 Clergy costs: Clergy expenses Clergy during Vacancy or absence Coun￿1 Tax Water Ra18S BT18roadband 104 2.653 355 927 210 2.766 375 921 2,853 355 927 Running Expenses and 23 Maintenance: CDS Security Alam. Fire Alami & Emergency Lighting SeNi¢ing of Fife Extinguishers PAT testing Ground Source Heat Pump Organ Maintenance 3,993 3.993 1,563 330 279 180 75 330 279 180 75 180 70 Holy Nalivity, Chaptrl House Notes to Financial Statements 2023 24

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY NATIVITY, CHAPEL HOUSE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2023 Unr•51rKtsd Tctsl Fund$ 2￿2 Restricby Funds Fund Fund Fund R￿*￿•Fund 2023 Clockwork Audio Visual Cavity Wall Insulation ARM Electtiral CR Blackbum -Ql Architecl 240 1,500 720 1.500 720 200 150 1.738 292 200 Sundry Maintenance NCC TradelGarilen waste collecaion Insurance of premises Sunday Readings Copyrigm Licences Freewll Offering envelopes Wine, Candles etc Cleaning She Maintenance Assistant Site Maint Assl- HMRC Prlnting and Stationery Church Hospitality & Refreshments Administration. resources an(1 sundry expenses Flower Fund (D) Garden Maintenance Cavtec- wt-fi upgradellicences NotiGe Boarfslsignage Kyoob Healing consultationb First Akl Tralnlng Pelly Cash Float Gift Of Thurible. engraving of Same and A118r Cloth 24 Utility se￿ices. BT- Broadband se￿l¢e$ E-on - electricity supply Pozitive Energy Northumbrian Water- meter charges 210 210 251 1,542 157 377 251 1,542 167 377 242 1,409 233 352 57 900 260 37 70 977 1.135 1,135 1.556 1,556 350 350 295 1.595 1.590 96 2,270 1,734 69 954 2,270 110 110 1.338 2,023 1.740 336 595 1.740 338 696 842 842 942 215 10.240 942 21S 10,240 791 3,876, 1,365 683 683 Fees to XX NDBFIClergylOrganist: 3,460 3,460 2,045 Total Payments 52,414 2.756 200 55,370 40,363 Holy Nativrty, Chapd House Notes lo Financial Statements 2023 25

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY NATIVITY, CHAPEL HOUSE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEPABER 2023 17. STATEMENT OF FUNDS Incoming Resource8 Resource8 Expènd8d 01A1.2023 1fv￿ 3111212023 Unrestrlctsd Funds General Fund Transffrrred to from General Fund to Res•Tve Fund Reserve Fund Unrestricted Designated Fund sub-total 17.266 47,167 -52,414 12,019 4,830 12,247 20,593 45,276 4,830 12,163 25.903 45,255 116 -200 -2,756 -55,370 55,349 Re6trfcted Fund8 CBF Cof E Deposit Fund 29 31 TOTAL OF FUNDS 44305.00 55,351.00 45,370.00 45,286.00 Brought Forward Incoming Resources Resources Expended SUMMARY OF FUNDS Carried FoThvard un￿strICted ftjnds 45,276.(Kl 55,349.00 -55,370.00 46,255.00 CBF CofE Deposit Fund TOTAL OF FUNDS 29.00 45 305.00 2.00 0.00 55 351.00 46.37O.00 31.00 45 286.00 Hoty Natiwty, Chap*l House Notes to Fina￿￿?1 Statern￿￿ 2023 26

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY NATIVITY, CHAPEL HOUSE Balance Sheet Year Ended 31st Decembor 2023 Note 2023 2022 CURRENT ASSETS 45.286.00 Cash at bank and In hand 45,305.00 Credf(ors-. amounts falling due within one year 0.00 NET CURRENT ASSETS 45,286.1)0 45,305.00 CHARITY FUNDS: Restricted funds CBF FofE Oepostt Fund Designated funds Unrestrithd Reserve fund UnreStr￿d funds 17 o.oo 17 31.00 17 24.325.00 17 12,163.00 17 8 767.00 TOTAL FUNDS 45,286.00 The Financlal Statements wèrè prepared by Mrs Barbara Perry, Treasurer to the PCC, and bpproved bv the PCC on Tuesday 2024 and signed on their behalf bv.. Reverend Waldemar Nion Priest in Charge Jacqueline Connell Churchwarden Mrs Geraldine Tinnin8 Churchwarden The notes on the followin8 page5 form part of these financial statements. Holy Na1￿. Chap¢l House Payments and Receipts 2023 27