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 2024
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
Live 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 activltles which reflect this commitment:
Teams of people who welcome visitors at the door and to offer
refreshments and fellowship following worship. Children's activities
bags are available for use.
The good news is shared in many prattical ways of service,
information and support and wlth the help of the pastoral visitors.
Fellowship groups, regular social and celebration events, coffee
mornings, home visiting and the thrice weekly drop-in
each offer times to meet and build friendships.
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 serrfices, collections, awareness events and
donations.

CONTENTS
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Reference and administrative det
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advisers
il f h charit
PCC Membershi
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h Church: Structure Gov
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nce and Mana
ement
Constitution
b. Appointment or election of parochial church council
c. Oryanlsatlonal structure and decision making
d. Risk Management
e. Principal Funding
2024 Re
orts from th PCC Review of Activi -
nd Plans
5-10
Chalr of the PCC / Clergy Report
Church Wardens. Report
Parish Safeguarding Officer's Report
Deanery Synod Report
Treasurer's Report
Electoral Roll Officer's Report
2024 Chur
h nd Communit Re
orts
11-13
Little Fishes
Mother's Union
Women's Fellowship
Partnership with other organisatlons and Outreach
PCC'S Res
onsibili
14
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
15-23
Independent Examiner's Report
ststement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
Appendix
Soclal Policies Summaries and Commitments
List of Policies
24-25

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REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DEfAILS OFTHE CHARITY, ITSTRUSTEES
AND ADVISERS FOR THEYEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
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@holynativity-chapelhouse.co.uk
Priest-in-char
Father Waldemar Nion
Telephone: 07763 761330
E-mail: vlcar@holynativity-chapelhouse.co.uk
Independent Examiner
Mrs Joy Walker
Bankers
Barclays Bank UK PLC
I Churchill Place,
London E14 5HP
Solicitors
Laura Peace, Diocesan Registrar
Sintons LLP
The Cube
Barrack Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE5 6DB

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PCC MEMBERSHIP-2024
Priest in Charge
Reverend Waldemar Nion
Churchwardens
Mrs Jacqueline Connell (re-elected APCM 2024)
Mrs Geraldine Tinning (re-elected APCM 2024)
Representatives to the Newcastle West Deanery Synod
Mr Eric Aririsukwu (elected APCM 2022)
Mrs Debble Owens (elected APCM 2024)
other Elected Members
Mrs Sylvia Atkinson (re-elected APCM 2024 - 1 year)
Mrs Barbara Perry - PCC Treasurer (re-elected APCM 2024 - 1 year))
Mrs Elizabeth Lattimer - (PCC Secretary re-elected APCM 2024 - 1 year)
Mrs Carole Martin (re-elected APCM 2024 - 3 years))
Mrs Dorothy Walker (re-elected APCM 2022)
Mrs Evelyn Baron (re-elected APCM 2022)
Mrs Linda Flnch (re-elected APCM 2022)
Mr. Chrlstopher Guy (elected APCM 2023 - 3 years)
Ms Francesca Ayre (elected APCM 2024 - 3 years)
TERM OF OFFICE FOR NON EX-OFFICIO ELECTED MEMBERS
Until APCM 2025
Mrs Linda Finch
Mrs Evelyn Baron
Mrs Dorothy Walker
Mrs Sylvia Atkinson
Mrs Barbara Perry
Mrs Elizabeth Lattimer
Until APCM 2026
Mr Christopher Guy
Until APCM 2027
Ms Francesca Ayre
Mrs Carole Martin

Parochial Church Council of The Church of the Holy Nativity,
Chapel House
PCC'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2024
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 Nativity, Chapel House (the PCC)
for the yearended 31st December2024. The Pccconfirms that the annual report
and financial statements of the PCC comply with current statutory requirements,
the requirements of the PCCS governing document and the provisions of the
Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) "Accounting and Reporting by
Charities ' issued in October 2019.
a. CONSTITUTION:
The prlnclpal 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 with the gospel of Jesus Christ
and according to the doctrines and prattices of the Church of England.
The Church of the Holy Nativity is the Parlsh Church of Chapel House. The PCC
is a corporate body established by the Church of England. The PCC operates
under the Parochlal 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 Commission in 2010. Registered Charity
Number: 1134615
b. APPOINTMENT OR ELECTION OF PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
Parochial Church Councils are governed by the Church Representation Rules
2020.
Ref: Appendix 2 of the Church Representation Rules which sets out the manner
in which a PCC must act and also Church Representation Rules 14 to 21 which
deal with the Constitution of Parochial Church Councils. Under the Parochial
Church Council (Powers) Measure 1956
settion 3 every PCC is deemed to be
a body corporate with perpetual succession.
c. ORGANISATIONAL STRucfuRE AND DECISION MAKING
Parochlal Church Council (PCC) is an elected body of people with the
responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent (or Area Dean and
Churchwardens during Vacancy) in promoting within the ecclesiastical parish the
whole mission and ministry of the Church. It is also responslble for the
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comprised of 9 lay representatives and 5 members ex-officio: 2 churchwardens,
2 Deanery Synod Representatives, and the chair (Prlest-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.
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 their understanding of the work of the PCC
by the Priest-in-charge.
The PCC Standing Committee is legally authorised to transact the business of
the PCC between it5 meetings, subject to any directions by the PCC.
Chair of the PCC / Clergy Father Waldemar Nion was installed as Priest-in
Charge in September 2021. He serves as Chair of the PCC.
Churchwardens, elected by people on the electoral roll of the parish, are
responsible with the PCC for ensuring 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 according to the Church Representation
Rules. Electoral Roll, any baptised resident of the parish is eligible to be on the
electoral roll, also residents of other parishes if they are regular In worshlp 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 elected representatives and
clergy from each parish church in the west of Newcastle. It is responsible for
co-ordinating inter-parish support and strategic initiatives. Each Deanery Synod
elects representatives to Newcastle Diocesan Synod.
d. RISK MANAGEMENT
The PCC have assessed the major risks to which the PCC is exposed, in partlcular
those related to the operations and finances of the PCC, and are satisfied that
systems and procedures are in place to mitigate our exposure to the major risks.
Risk analysis Is carried out for every activity.
e. PRINCIPAL FUNDING
The Church relies prlnclpally on support, gifts and donations received from its
congregatlon, benefactors and fundraising events for which it is deeply grateful.

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2024 REPORTS FROM THE PCC
Review of Activities and Plans
Chair of the PCC / Clergy Report
2024 has been a year of development and consolidation. The PCC started the
year 2024 with a meeting with the Venerable Rachel Wood, Archdeacon of
Northumberland, to discuss the Suspension of Presentation in the parish. The
archdeacon explained that this suspension was the renewal of the Suspension of
Presentation that took effect when the Reverend Juliet Stephenson left the
parish. She further clarified that although the renewal of the suspension was in
part due to the diocesan wide strategy and the redevelopment process in the
deanery, there were no plans to suspend the Living (remove clergy post) in the
parish.
The PCC met 7 more times to discuss the general business of the church and
ensure the best way to resource the church and use Its assets. An important
part of those meetings focused on addresslng building and general maintenance
issues, which since the energy crisis, have become more demanding on the
church finances. Working with the churchwardens, treasurer, contractors, and
consultants, the PCC has done its best to find cost effective ways to respond to
the building issues and financial challenges we have faced. (See the
churchwarden's report for more details.)
Through the year the PCC and churchwardens have sought advice from the
Diocesan Advisory Committee for the Care of Churches (D.A.C.), our architect
Mr. C. Blackburn and from contractors how to best address the cost of heating
in church, the repairs of the roof, formulate a Net Zero plan, etc.. Although, the
DAC and our architect have been as helpful as they could, sifting through the
advice of contractors has been challenging, especially with regard to the heating
in church. Anxious to make the right decision, in 2023, the PCC contacted KYOOB
Ltd. a consulting firm to provide a reliable and cost-effective solution to heat the
worship area. Since then, the PCC has worked as quickly as possible to bring the
projett to life but only secured the necessary permissions from the Council at
the end of the year.
As they often are, building and maintenance issues are multifaceted. They do
not only pose technical challenges or financial issues, but they also matter to
the people who use our premises. Recognising that the building is at the service
of people, particular attention ha5 been given to a review of the Health and
Safety, GDPR and Safeguarding measures in place.
Suspension of presentation 15 the temporary removal of a Patron's right to present an incumbent to a benefice. The
Bishop will remain responsible for the cure of souls which he will normally exerase by licensing a priest in charge
(here: Reverend Waldemar Nion).

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In March 2024, the church opened a Recovery Drop-In ran by the clergy and
safely recruited and trained volunteer. The aim of this provislon is to provide a
brave and positive safe place for people In recovery or seeking recovery to enjoy
some simple fellowship and support. (This is not an NA, AA, or Smart meeting.)
The initiative has been well received by the recovery community and has
deepened Holy Nativity's commitment to being a member of the Inclusive Church
Network.
It is with the community at the forefront of its preoccupation that the PCC also
met several times to discuss solely the question of the church's mission in Chapel
House.
In May, as a result of its previous reflection and discernment, the PCC identified
several ideas and areas it felt able to positively act on In whatever way:
Members discussed the idea of a Community Committee which would
include schools, surgerles, shops and other community partners;
Contlnue to develop ministry to the elderly:
Increase advertising of what is happening;
Continue to grow in diversity of activities and inclusivity of all people;
Support people in their exploration of faith by providing regular
courses;
Continue to grow the congregation;
Nurture relationships with Funeral Dlrectors and other partners.
Although, building issues have admittedly taken the PCC more time and energy
than expected, 2024 has been rich in developments.
The Church of England, Disability Project has presented the PCC an unexpected
opportunity and challenge to make the church more accessible and inclusive. To
that end, a questionnaire was created and circulated to members of the
congregation and made available to the public. Since then, the clergyi
churchwardens and PCC have started to work on improving access whilst
consulting with our disability champion Bethan Rogers and directly seeking
feedback from members of the community with disability. Whilst small
improvements have been made including re-tuning the sound system and its
loop system, it is hoped that by 2026, the church will have made further progress
and secured funding:
to install sensor operated at both main entrances,
to install better outdoor lighting,
and put in place better signage around the building.
Partnerships with various services from the City Council and other communlty
partner have continued to be fruitful with visits to the drop-ins from Health
Watch, Everyturn Mental Health, and Information Now and free Digital Skills
classes provided by Newcastle City Learnlng. Search and Everyturn Mental
Health have also continued to run the Memory Café and the Men's Group,
respectively. NAPI contlnues to support Little Fishes. Additionally, young people

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working with the Prince's Trust ran 2 projetts, one to restore the sensory garden
with new plants and another baking for the Memory Café. Sadly, the clergy and
PCC have not been able to secure new partnership or funding to create youth
provision to the young people in the Parish.
Knop Law Primary School and Milecastle Primary School remain important
partners and both visited the church for service and RE classes, as well as invited
me to conduct assemblies and services in school.
Despite a drop in the number of occasional services in 2024, regular and
seasonal services as well as social events have continued to be well attended
throughout the year.
In sum, despite some challenges, Holy Nativity 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
and community.
Merciful God, we give you thanks for this past year,.
the life of this pan'sh,
our worship and our work,
all those we have met, welcomed, and commended to you,
we offer you the pleasures and the pains of 2024
that in everything
we may know the love of Christ and be thankful.
Reverend Waldemar Nion
Parish Safeguarding Officers. Report
All our safeguarding policies have been reviewed, assessed and revised.
Holy Nativity has maintained its Level Three on the Parish Safeguarding
Dashboard. Clergy, and Churchwardens (in their quality of Safeguarding
Officers) have continued to work closely with the Diocesan Safeguarding Team
and Local Authorities, following policy, GDPR guidance and good practice.
Geraldine Tinning and Jacqui Connell
Parish Safeguarding Officers
Deanery Synod Report
This year Debbie Owens joined the team in representing Holy Nativity.
The synod met three times in 2024. At its first meeting, members of the Deanery
welcomed Bishop Helen-Ann who shared her vision for the Diocese 'Seeking,
Sharing, Sending,. The deanery synod also continued to discuss the missional
challenges faced in our parishes.

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The conversation and process to redevelop resources across the diocese seem
to have stalled for now. However, in an effort to support neighbouring parishes
and getting to know each other, the PCC met with the PCC of St John's Whorlton
on a joint day out at Hexham Abbey.
Deanery Synod Representatives
Church Wardens. Report
Worship and Church Life
It has been a joy to see our congregation continue to grow from strength to
strength. We have welcomed families for baptism services and witnessed
encouraging signs of spiritual growth and renewed engagement in worship. Our
Drop-ins on Mondays, Wednesday and Friday are well attended by the
congregation as well as members of the community. There is a real sense of
community and belonglng developing and we give thanks to everyone who is
part of our church family.
Building and Maintenance
We have been working on some important improvements to our church facilities
and are slowly but surely continuing the repairs outstanding on the Quinquennial
Report as well as finally getting the go ahead to eventually start the installation
of the new heating system In 2025 which we hope will be a great success
not
only in having a warm church at last, but it will also hopefully save us money.
We a￿ also hopefully going to start the updating of our lighting systems whlch
will make it more proficient. We understand that it has taken longer than we
had hoped but what with technical issues and permissions to be granted from
the Diocese as well as Newcastle City Council it all takes tlme.
We will be taking delivery of a new storage container in 2025 to create much-
needed extra space. We are grateful to Anthony Connell, who has taken on
responsibility for gardening and general maintenance work. His work has made
a real difference to the upkeep of our church and the appearance of our grounds.
Community Engagement
Our Community Room continues to be a vibrant hub of activity. We are proud
to host a diverse range of events and groups that serve the local community on
a daily basis, helping to build connection and support beyond our Sunday
gatherings.
Thanks and Acknowledgements
We would like to thank Father Wal for his continued support and pastoral
leadershlp, our wonderful team of volunteers who work 50 hard behind the
scenes and our faithful congregation for their ongoing encouragement and
commitment. We are truly blessed to have such a dedicated and lovlng church
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Looking Ahead
We are especially looking forward to celebrating our church birthday in
September and are praying for a fantastic turnout as we mark this special
occasion together.
We remain hopeful and excited for all that God has in store for Holy Nativity in
the coming year.
Jacqui Connell and Geraldine Tinning
Churchwardens
Treasurer's Report 2024
The Financial Statements of the Parochlal Church Council for the year ended 31st
December 2024 have been inspected and approved by an Independent
Examiner, Mrs. Joy Walker. It is with sadness that I must tell you that Michael
Davison, who conducted the examination of our accounts for many years, died
very suddenly in August 2024. He was always incredibly supportive in his role
and carried out each examination with great diligence. Our condolences were
sent to Mrs. Davison.
I have given below a summary of how Income and Expenditure were allocated
to the dlfferent Funds.
Income for 2024 was £63 113 com
ared to £55 351 for 2023.
enditure for 2024 was £59 302 com
ared to £55 370 for 2023.
Reserve:
Restricted: Total:
Ex
General:
Deslgnated:
£46,652 £16,084
£63,113
Payments
£43,934 £15,368
£0
£59,302
Our church was extremely fortunate to be remembered In the will of one of our
late parishioners and we received a legacy of £10,120, other members gave
generous donations amounting to £2,600 in memory of loved ones. These sums
were transferred to our Designated Fund and will be used for the improvement
of our heating system.
Full details are in the Financial Statements section of the Annual Report and I
will be pleased to answer any questions you may have at the Annual Parochial
Church Meeting.
The Parochial Church Council approved a document "Holy Nativity Giving
Review 2024" If you have not already had a copy, please take one. There are
so many ways of giving to your church and we are grateful to all who volunteer
through thelr many unique gifts and for the financial support we receive. The
booklet gives an interesting insight into the work already being done at this
church, reaching out to the Community in many ways and highlights the vision
of the church. Your support, time, prayers, care and generosity really do make
a difference.
Recelpts
£376
£1
£0

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If anyone needs to speak to me about Giving for the upkeep of our church or
wishes to discuss Gift Aid eligibility, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Thank you once again for all your support.
Barbara Perry - Treasurer
Electoral Roll Offlcer's Report
This year the electoral roll has been revised.
The electoral roll for the current year now has 67 members.
Total
Resident
Non-
Resident
Female
Male
59
67
37
30
Geraldine Tinning
Electoral Roll Officer
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2024 CHURCH AND COMMUNITY REPORTS
Little Fishes Playgroup Report
Little Fishes continues to thrive as a vital part of Holy Nativity's ministry to
families in our local community, meeting weekly on Thursdays during term time,
we have regularly welcomed around 20 families through our doors.
Bulldlng on the success of 2023, we again ran sessions throughout the 2024
summer holidays. This decision proved to be a blessing to many, with high
attendance and lots of positive feedback from parents and carers. It is clear
that offering a safe, welcoming space during the school break meets a real need
for connection, play and support.
We are deeply thankful to our team of dedicated volunteers who make Little
Flshes posslble. Their time, care and creativity create a warm and nurturing
environment where both children and adults feel valued and loved.
Looking ahead, we plan to continue running sessions throughout the summer
holidays in 2025,. We remain committed to serving local families and sharing
the love of Christ through friendship, play and community.
We give thanks to God for the Joy and energy that fllls the church each Thursday
and for the growing relationships that are being built week by week.
Jacqueline Connell - Group Leader
Mothers. Union Report
I must begin with thanking Jacqueline Rainford who, for many years, has been
a mainstay of our branch and to everyone for their support slnce I became
Branch Leader at Holy Nativity. The committee have been wonderful and we
contlnue to work together to promote the Mothers, Union within the church and
the wider community.
Due to work commitments, I sometimes cannot attend Branch meetings,
Deanery and Diocese events, but Millie Hornsby, Dorothy Walker and Dorothy
Darling have attended.
We have had some wonderful speakers and linked to diocese growth plan the
branch produces posters and with the Internet we send them to many churches
and other branches to promote our events and speakers,
Our attendance is, on average between seven and ten members and we welcome
a new member Linda Finch. Jacqueline Connell has resigned due to her work
commitment as Church Warden / Office Adminlstrator, but she remains a friend
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year we have sadly lost two of our members, Jean Cuthbertson and Noreen
Hodson. Both funerals had branch representation.
Although the branch members are older, we continually sUPPOrt Mothers, Union
projects - we made 30 bags for the homeless at Christmas, helped support the
Girls Aloud Project, the Food Bank and the Rise Up Campaign.
The White Ribbon Services to remember the men and women who have died in
the past year through domestic abuse. The company I work for W.S. Harrison,
Funeral Directors bought 120 orange roses for one of the services.
Through our commitment we were awarded the bronze award for the Rise Up
Campalgn. Father Wal and the Church Wardens have kindly allowed the branch
to have a display in the church entrance for the campaign.
We have also supported The Something Wonderful Campaign in Benwell, by
supplying art materials and attend events there. Some branch members attend
the Footprints in Faith Event in Morpeth.
We held a deanery tea in July and this was well attended and thus we were able
to donate to Mothers, Union projects and to our own church. We ended the year
with a meal at The Jingling Gate which a majority of members attended.
We look forward to fulfilling our 2025 programme and hope we all stay well and
enjoy our Mothers, Unlon at Holy Nativity.
Debbie Owens, Branch Leader
Women's Fellowshlp Report
The Women's Fellowship has undergone various changes this past year, mainly
because of the new rules laid down in banking and safeguarding.
As a church group, the finances of the Fellowship are now administrated through
the church directly.
Additionally, safeguarding is ensured by the trained church volunteers on slte
during our meeting, with the help of our safeguarding trained members.
We have always been and still are open and welcomlng to anyone in the Church
and the outer communlty.
So, we are still here and enjoying 'Fellowship" An updated "Pop-ln"
We meet on the second Wednesday of the month at 1.00 pm in the Community
Room at Holy Nativity Church.
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This past year we have enjoyed our usual varied programme, and we have had
guest speakers entertaining us on such topics as "Travels in Bhutan
Through
the Decades
Women's Fashion in the Twenties" and a "Trip down the Tyne."
We have also played Bingo, consumed mince pies and cream in January and
there is always time for tea and a chat.
We have also made our annual donation to The Children's Society, a charity
close to our hearts.
Margaret Catheyr Norma Kirk, Joan Robson
Drop-In Report
Our Church Drop-ln Sessions are held each Monday and Friday morning from
10.00 am and also on a Wednesday morning following the Church Service at
around 11.00 am.
The Drop-In provides a friendly, happy place where people can come in for a cup
of coffee, make new friends and have a chat. Quite a number of people who
may be lonely or isolated have come along and made friends along with passers-
by maybe on thelr way to the surgeries or shops and who are not members of
our church have joined the groups and been made very welcome.
Obviously we would like to encourage more people to come in and make friends.
Pat Corbyr Ellzabeth Lattimer
Partnership with other organisations and Outreach
As already stated above, the church is working with several partners to support
the community: Search, responsible for the Memory Café; Everyturn Mental
Health, running the Men's Group. A Coffee Morning 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 space and safe haven to pray and reflect.
The local shops owners, local councillors, schools, and churches continue to be
valuable partners with whom the PCC and volunteers are regularly in contact
with to serve the communlty.
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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 Standa rds (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting
Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the Members to
prepare financial statements for each financial 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 financial
statements, the Members are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
obserrfe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and
prudent;
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed,
subject to any material 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 keeping proper accounting records that are
sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactions and disclose with
reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable
them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the provisions of the
Charities Act 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 prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The PCC are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the charity and
financial information included on the charity's website. Legislation in the United
Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements
may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
This report was approved by the PCC Members on 30/04/2025 and signed on
their behalf by:
Rev. Waldemar Nion
Priest-in-charge - Chair
Elizabeth Lattimer, Secretary
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY NATIVITY, CHAPEL HOUSE
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE PCC OF THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY
NATIVITY, CHAPEL HOUSE
I report on the financial statements of the PCC for the year ended 31 De￿rnber 2024.
This report is made solely to the PCC'S members in accordance with section 145 of the Charities Act
2011 and regulations made under section 154 of that Act. My work has been undertaken so that I
might state to the PCC'S members those matters l am required to state to them in an Independent
Examinerfs report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent pemiitted by law, I do not accept or
assume responsibility to anyone other than the PCC and the PCC'S members for my wotk or for this
report.
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF PCC AND EXAPIINER
The PCC'S members are responsible for the preparation of the financial staternents, and they
consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 14412) of the Charities Act 2011 (the
Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibilty to:
examine the financial statements under section 145 of the Act:
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity
Commission under section 145{5){b) of the Act. and
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity
Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the PCC and a
comparison of the financial statements presented with those records. It also includes consideration of
any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements and seeking explanations from you as
PCC memters concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the
evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the
financial statements present a 'true and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters set OLrt in
the statement below.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT
In connection with my examination. no matter has come to my attention:
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respecl the requirements:
to keep accounting records in accordan￿ with section 130 of the Act; and
to prepare financial statements which accord with the accounting records and comply with the
accounting requirements of the Act
have not been met., or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding
of the financial statements to be reached.
Joy Walker
50 Southway
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE15 7RD.
Signed..
Date..
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY NATIVITY,
CHAPEL HOUSE
Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 st De￿mber 2024
General
Designated Reserve Restricted Total
Fund
Fund
Fund
Fund
2024
Total
2023
Recelpts and Payments Account
Note
Receipts:
Voluntsry receipts:
Planned Giving
Collections at Services
18,116
1,428
18,116 22,136
1A28 1,386
All other givinglvoluntary receipts
Gift Aid recovered
3,697
8,666
12,720
16,417 9,467
8,666 5,751
Activities for Generating Funds..
Investment Income
Fees to PCC
Church Activities
Funeral fees - NDBF
5,471
3.364
200
176
9,035
5,450
177
118
382
1,509
8,009 6,783
883 2.751
10
11
12
382
8,009
Total Receipts
46,652
16,084
376
63,113 55,351
Payments:
Church and Parish Centre Activities:
Designated Charitable Donations
PCC charitab￿ Giving
Parish Share
Clergy costs
Running Expenses and Maintenance
Uts'lity Services
Major workslrepairs
Fees to NDBFIClergylOrganist
Total Payments
18
18
19
21
23
24
27
1,020
1,020
1,818
423
326
13,068 12,500
4,373 4,039
15,272 21,147
10,495 12,080
14,267
384
3,460
59,302 55,370
423
13,068
4.373
15,191
10,495
81
14,267
43,934
15,368
Balances of Re￿iptS over Payments
2,718
716
376
3,811
Cash at Bank (all accounts) 1st Jan
2024
7.189
25,903 12,163
31 45,286
Bullding Funds - transfer from
General Account to Reserve Account
Cash at Bank (all accounts) 31 st Dec
2024
-335
335
17
9,572
26,954 12,539
32 49,097
The notes on the following pages form part of these financial statements.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
si
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparatlon of flnanclal ststements
The financial statements have been prepared on a Receipts and Payments basis.
Fund accounting
Gener81 funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of
the PCC in furtherance of the general objectNes of the PCC which have not been
designated for other purposes.
Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the PCC
for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fvnd is set out in the
notes to the financial statements.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific
reslrictions imposed by donors which have been raised by the PCC for particular
purposes. The cost of raising and administering such funds are charged against the
specific fund. Th8 aim and use of eath restricted fvnd is set out in the notes to the
financial statements.
Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.
Incoming resources..
All incoming resource8 are included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the
PCC is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with
reasonable accuracy.
Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of
covenant is recognised at the time of donation.
Income tax recoverable in relation to investment income is recognised al the time the
investment income is received.
Resources expended..
All expenditure is accounted for on a Payments and Receipts basis and has been
included under expense categories that aggregate all costs for allocation to activities.
Vvhere costs cannot be directly attributed to particular activities, they have been
allocated on a basis consistent with the use of the resources.
Vvhere costs cannot be directly attributed to particular activities, they have been
allocated on a basis consistent wilh the use of the resources.
Fundraising costs are those incU￿ed in seeking voluntary contributions arKJ do not
include the costs of disseminating infonnation in support of the Charitable activities.
Support costs are those costs incurred directly in support of expenditure on the
objects of the PCC. Governan￿ costs are those incurred in connection with
administration of the PCC and compliance with constitutional and statutory
requirements.
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY NATivifv, CHAPEL HOUSE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 315t DECEMBER 2024
Total
General Designated Reserve Restricted Funds
Fund
Fund
Fund
Fund
2024
Total
Funds
2023
Note
Voluntary receipts:
Planned Giving (Envelopes
and Direct Debits- Gift Aided
13.707
13,707
18,300
Other Planned Giving -
without Gift Aid
4,409
4,409
3,836
Collections at Services
1.428
1,428
1,386
All other givinglvoluntary
receipts:
Gift Day
In Memoriam donations
Votive Candles
1.687
500
260
1,687
3,100
260
1,802
2.600
260
Community donations
Council Tax credit
Legacy
1,249
1,249
1,463
50
6,000
10,120
10,120
Gift Aid recovered
8,666
8,666
5,751
Activlties for Generating
Funds:
Charitable Giving donations
Pennies Jar
Refreshmentslcoffee
Momings
Flower Fund
On-line Giving (Sum-up)
Christopher Blackbum
Closure of Women's
Fellowship account
Benefact Trust Grant
Women's Fellowship donation
Mothers. Union donation
1,138
1,138
30
1,827
30
4.068
4,068
221
782
200
2,750
239
526
221
782
200
255
1,750
255
1,750
300
291
10 Investment Income
176
177
118
Fees - Baptism ￿rtIficates,
Wedding and Funerals to
11 PCC
382
382
1,509
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY NATivifY, CHAPEL HOUSE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2024
Note
12 Church Activities:
Use of Premises by
Community Organisations
Use of Premises by Church
Groups
Little Fishes
6,360
6,360
5,532
110
1,539
110
1,539
110
1,141
Funeral and Wedding Fees to
XX NDBF/ClergylOrganist
883
883
2,751
Total Receipts
46,652
376
63,113
55,351
Payments:
Church and Parish Centre Actlvities"
18 Charitable Giving
Designated Donations
1,020
1,020
1,818
Annual PCC Charitable Giving
423
423
326
19 Parish Share
13,068
13,068
12,500
21 Clergy costs:
Clergy expenses
Clergy during Vacancy or
absence
Council Tax
Water Rates
BTIBroadband
222
2,788
356
1,006
222
2,788
356
1,006
104
2,653
355
927
Running Expenses and
23 Maintenance:
CDS Security Ala￿n, Fire
Alarm & Emergency Lighting
Alarm call out charges
Servicing of Fire
Extinguishers
PAT testing
Ground Source Heat Pump
Organ Maintenance
1,012
631
1,012
631
3,993
282
283
203
75
282
283
203
75
330
279
180
75
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Holy Nativity, Chapel House Note5 to Financial Statements 2024

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY NATIVITY, CHAPEL HOUSE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2024
Cavity Wall Insulation
ARM Electrical
CR Blackbum -Ql Architect
Sundry Maintenance
Kitchen Boiler replacement
NCC TradelGarden waste
collection
Insuran￿ of premises
Sunday Readings
Copyright Licences
Freewill Offering envelopes
Wine, Candles etc
Cleaning
Printing and Stationery
Church Hospitality &
Refreshments
Administration, resources and
sundry expenses
Flower Fund (D)
Garden & General
Maintenance
Cavtec - wi-fi
upgradellicences
Kyoob Heating consultationb
First Aid Training
Petty Cash Float
Equals Money payments
Gift Of Thurible, engraving of
same and Altar Cloth
1,500
720
200
290
422
422
210
1,018
1,018
263
1,603
149
396
38
559
1,184
1,175
263
1,603
149
396
38
559
1,184
1.175
251
1,542
157
377
65
643
1,135
1,556
557
557
350
260
260
81
1,595
96
81
1,899
1,899
2,270
30
30
110
1,740
336
595
1,165
1,698
1,165
1,698
24 Utility Services:
BT- Broadband servi￿5
E-on - electricity supply
Pozitive Energy
Northumbrian Water - meter
charges
1,064
942
215
10,240
8,734
8,734
697
697
683
Major Repairs to Church
27 and Buildings:
Plant Room Steel Door
Alann adjustment re above
Boiler Room Roof Repair
Resin Path Cleaning
Carpet Cleaning
2,502
534
7,152
300
500
2,502
534
7,152
300
500
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Holy Nativity, Chapel House Notes to Financial Statements 2024

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY NATIVITY, CHAPEL HOUSE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2024
Note
Gutter Cleaning
Architect re Steel Container,
Air Pump etc
Planning Permission re
Container & Air Pump
Air Pump Noise Assessment
300
300
960
960
363
1,656
363
1,656
Fees to
XX NDBFIClergylOrganist:
384
384
3,460
Total Payments
43,934
15,368
59,302
55,370
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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 2024
17. STATEMENT OF FUNDS
General Designated Reserve
Fund
Fund
Fund
Restricted
Fund
SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTS
Total 2024
General Account
Balan￿ blfwd 1 st Jan 2024
Balan￿ of funds 31st Jan 2024
Transfer from General Fund to Reserve
Fund:
Transfers from Designated Fund to
Reserve Fund:
7,189
2,718
25,903
716
33,092
3,434
-335
435
-14,921
-10,120
1,578
-14,921
-10,120
11,150
In Bank 31st Dec 2024:
9,572
Reserve Account
Balan￿ bfvd 1 st Jan 2024
Balance of funds 31st Dec 2024
Transfers from General Account:
12,163
376
12.163
376
335
14,921
10,120
37.915
335
14,921
10,120
25,376
In Bank 31st Dec 2024:
12,539
CCLA Account
Balan￿ b1fv￿ 1st Jan 2024
Balan￿ of funds 31st Dec 2024
In Bank 31 st Dec 2024".
31
31
32
All accounts in Bank 31 st Dec 2024"
9,572
26,954
32
49.097
Totals for each Account on 31st
December 2024:
General Account
Reserv& Account
CCLA Account
General Designate Reserve
Fund
d Fund
Fund
9,572
1.578
25,376
Restricted
Fund
Total 2024
11,150
37.915
32
49,097
12,539
32
32
9,572
26,954
12,539
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY NATIVITY,
CHAPEL HOUSE
Balance Sheet Year Ended 31st December 2024
Note
2024
CURRENT ASSETS
49,097.00
CHARITY FUNDS:
Restricted funds:
CBF FofE DeposEt Fund
Designated fund: Unrestricted
Reserve fund:
General Fund: Unrestricted
17
32.00
17 26,954.00
17 12,539.00
17
9 572.00
TOTAL FUNDS
49.097.00
The Financial Statements were prepared by Mrs Barbara Perry, Treasurer to the PCC, and
approved by the PCC on Thursday 20th March 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
Reverend Waldemar Nion
Priest in Charge
rsjacqueline Connell
Churchwarden
Mrs Geraldine Tinning
Churchwarden
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Parochial Church Council of The Church of the Holy Nativity,
Chapel House
PCC'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2024
Appendix
All policies 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 recrultlng and supporting all those with any responsibility related
to children, young people and vulnerable adults within the church.
Respondlng promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation.
Caring pastorally for vlttlms/survivors of abuse and other affetted
persons.
Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations
of abuse and other affetted persons.
Responding to those that may pose a present risk to others.
Health and Safety Summary Policy
Our pollcy Is to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that our activities are
carried out safely and do not pose a risk to the health of our employees,
volunteers, congregation, visitors and others who may use the church,
churchyard or any other building we are responsible for. This will be in
accordance with good practice and any relevant statutory provisions where they
apply.
The PCC, advised by the 'Diocesan Advisory Committee,, undertakes to ensure
that the premises and practices of the Church of the Holy Nativity are inspected
and reviewed regularly to malntain appropriate levels of safety and a healthy
environment.
This includes the Quinquennial Church Inspection, Asbestos Safety check and
Electrical Inspections.
Incluslve Church Commitment
We are an inclusive church committed to opening up our premises as a resource
to any appropriate community, voluntary business or statutory organisation,
group or activity irrespective of age, race, religion, ethnic origin, marital status,
colour, nationality, gender, disability or sexual orlentatlon, whose function,
purpose and working methods wlll 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 Policy outlines awareness of needs and
intentions to improve facilities as soon as is possible, in line with the Disabillty
Discrimination Act. The new buildings are designed with accessibility issues in
mind.
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Parochial Church Councll of The Church of the Holy Nativityi
Chapel House
PCC'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2024
Fair Trade
(Since the end of 2022, the PCC has suspended its commitment to fair trade due
the rising of living costs.)
Commitment to the Environment
As part of its Eco-policy, 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 creation and sustain and renew the earth..
The new buildings incorporate energy saving features 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 (available for consultation outside the office)
Data Privacy Notice / GDPR Policy
Flnanclal Policies
Authorisation and procedure requirements
Cash Handling and Fee Policy
Acceptance and Refusal of Donations Policy
Conflict of Interest Policy
Resenie Policy
Church Legacy Policy
p￿-paid cards Policy
Soclal Media Policy
Volunteering Policy
Mutual Expectations Statement
Lone Worker Policy
Complaints Policy and Procedures
Whistleblowing Policy
Equality and Diversity Policy
Disability Policy
Recruitment of Ex-offenders Policy
Safeguarding Policy
Promoting a Safer Church
Guidance for Parishes
Health and Safety Policy
Eco-Policy
Admission to Holy Communion before Confirmatlon
Book of Remembrance Policy
Parish Policy
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