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

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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: 0191 2670559
E-mail: office@holynativlty-chapelhouse.co.uk
Priest-ln-char
Father Waldemar Nion
Telephone: 07763 761330
E-mall: vlcar@holynativity-chapelhouse.co.uk
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

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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
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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.

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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.

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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
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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

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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
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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.

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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

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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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 w*th 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..
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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