Registered Charity No: 1134782
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL (PCC)
Of
ST LUKE, THE EVANGELIST, GRIMETHORPE
With
ST PAUL, THE APOSTLE, BRIERLEY
REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

PCC ol ST LUKE, THE EVANGELIST, GRIMETHORPE wlth ST PAUL, THE APOSTLE, BRIERLEY
TRUSTEES, REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
CONTENTS
Page
Legal and Administrative Information
Trustees, Report
4-11
Independent Examiner's Report
12
Receipts & Payments Account
13
Statement of Assets & Liabilities
14
Notes to the Accounts
15-20
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PCC 01ST LUKE, THE EVANGELIST, GRIMETHORPE wlthST PAUL, THE APOSTLE, BRIERLEY
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
St Luke's Church is situated in the village of Grimethorpe in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. St Paul's Church
is situated in the village of Brierley, Barnsley. South Yorkshire. The Parish was hislorically part of the
Diocese of Wakefield. within the Church of England. In 2014. Wakefield was one of three Dioceses, which
merged to become the new Diocese ol Leeds, in which the Parish is now situated. From the 1 sl of
November 2021 the parish became part of the Priory Benefice within the Pontefract Deanery along with the
parishes of St James the Great, Ryhill and All Saints, South Kirkby.
Registered Address.
The Vicarage
7 St Luke's Road. Grimethorpe
Barnsley. South Yorkshire, S72 7FN
PCC Members:
For the period 0110112024 until the date of approval for this report, the following people served as PCC members:
ViGar.'
The Revd Canon Paul Cartwright -chair
Priest Missioner."
Fr Thomas Bates-Bourne (until 5 May 2024)
Post Vacant from May 2025
Wardens."
Mr Bryan Danforth
Mrs Sharon Curphey
Representatives on the Deanery Synod..
Mrs Beryl Sargesson (resigned 2151 April 2024)
Mr Bryan Danforth lelecled 21 sl April 2024)
Mr lan Dransfield {elected 201h June 2024)
Elected members.-
Mrs Sharon Cu￿heY
Mrs Paula Rhodes
Ms Donna Carman
Ms Kaley Carman
Mrs Diane Findlay
Mrs Belty Richardson
Mrs Beverley Kenworthy
Mrs Sandra Briggs
Mr Bryan Danforth - Treasurer
-Electoral Roll Officer," Vice-chair
-secretary
Olher Parish Officers..
Mrs Claire Williamson
-safeguarding Officer
Bankers:
HSBC
5 Market Hill, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2PY
Independent Examiner:
Mrs Slephanie Tolson
BCVS Services Limited
23 Queens Road, Barnsley, S71 1AN
Inspecting Architect:
Mr Jamie Holden
Sludio TamaGOCO ArGhitects
The Danesmead Wing
33 Fulford Cross. York, Y010 4PB
Day to day management of the Church is exercised by the Vicar, the Associate Priest and Churchwardens.
contaclable via the Vicarage on 01226 107705.
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Structure, Governance and Management
St Luke's Grimethorpe with St Paul's Brierley PCC is a body corporate and operates under the
Parochial Church Councils {Powers) Measure 1956 and the Church Representation Rules.
In 2009. the PCC applied to the Charity Commission to register as a charity and this process was
successfully completed in March 2010 (Charity registration number 1134782).
On the 3, September 2019, the parishes of. St Luke's Church, Grimethorpe with St Paul's Church,
Brierley, All Saints, Church, South Kirkby and St James the Great, Ryhill with Havercrolt, Wintersett
& Cold Hiendley began a new working partnership, with The Revd Canon Paul Cartwright
appointed as Parish Priest. These parishes encompass the Deaneries of Barnsley, Pontefract and
Wakefield. Each Parish has its own PCC and keeps its own accounts. As of 1 sl November 2021,
the parishes were recognised as the Priory Benefice and became part of the Pontefract Deanery.
The Revd. Canon Paul Cartwright was appointed the vicar. The clergy tearn includes:
Fr Tom Bales-Bourne (until 5th May 2024)
Associate Priest Fr Jonathan Fleury {until 9th September 2024)
Assistant Gurate Fr Mark Burns
Assistant Curate Revd. Michael Scholey (ordained priest on 22nd June 2024)
Hon. Deacon June Crossland
Deacon Revd. Dr Simon Fern (appointed 6th September 2024).
The method of appointment of PCC mernbers is set out in the Church Representation Rules. All
church members are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to Ihe
PCC. Induction training is available to PCC members, including trustee responsibilities.
The PCC met in person on 6 formal occasions 2024.
The PCC operates one sub-committee- the standing-committee.. membership comprises The Vicar,
Associate Priest, Churchwardens, Vice-chair of the PCC, PCC Secretary and PCC Treasurer.
Risk Assessments
To identify their major risks, the PCC undertakes a programme of risk assessments. Procedures
are then put in place to manage those risks and minimise their impact on the life of the church.
Action in the main areas of risk has been taken as follows.
Financial Risk
An annual budget is prepared to ensure short term viability. Actual results compared with budget
are reported to the PCC quarterly. All assets are insured and levels reviewed annually and
approved by the PCC. The PCC has approved internal controls for annual accounts, cash and
cheque handling.
Health and Safet
A full review was undertaken by the Vicar and Churchwardens in 2014, as a result of which a
new Health and Safety Policy was written and adopted by the PCC. This policy, along with all
Health and Safety procedures, was reviewed in 2024 and will next be reviewed in 2026. Risk
Assessments using Diocesan guidelines, were put in place for safe working during the pandemic.
Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection
The Parish's Safeguarding Policies were reviewed during 2019. The PCC has ensured that
volunteers have been formally checked under safeguarding rules where necessary.
All formal risk assessments are listed within the PCC'S Risk Register and are reviewed annually.

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Alms and Purposes
The general functions of the PCC are stated within section 2 of the Parochial Church Councils
(Powers) Measure 1956.
The PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the Vicar, the Associate Priest and
Churchwardens in promoting, in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church.,
pastoral, evangelistic. social and ecumenical.
Objectives and Aclivities
At St Luke's and St Paul's our mission is lo proclaim the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ
according to Ihe doctrines and practices of the Church of England. bolh through the word and our
deeds to love the Lord our God. to love our neighbours and love each other in our fellowship.
The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our churches and to
become part of our parish communily. The PCC maintains an overview of worship throughout the
parish and makes suggestions on how the services and buildings can involve as many groups as
possible and individuals who live in the parish. Our services and worship put faith into practice
through prayer and scripture, music and sacrament.
The PCC also seeks opportunities and encourages the use of all Church Buildings for
Community events which do not involve worship, and which promote wellbeing and Community
Cohesion. When planning our activities for the year, the PCC considered the Charity
Commission's guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the specific guidance to charities
concerned with the advancement of religion.
Our objectives for 2024 were to provide Ihe following public benefits:
To Love the Lord our God, by:
Conlinuing to offer regular public worship open to all.
Reviewing our pattern of daily and weekly worship lo ensure that it remains viable in the
future, and attractive and welcoming lo newcomers.
Continuing the provision of time and space for personal prayer and contetnplalion.
Maintaining and improving our buildings to the best of our ability and making the most of the
opportunities off ered by the flexible spaces at both churche5, whilst also considering how to
make the most of the buildings for congregation and cornmunily. This includes continuing the
Place of Welcome initiatives at each church in partnership with AgeUK and other agencies.
Acknowledging our responsibilities to the wider church by striving to increase our Parish
Share.
Continuing to explore the renewal of the current kitchen and toilet facilities at St Luke's as
well as work to achieve Eco-church status. Part of this work will include improving the
access to the Church building for those with disabilities. We are also hoping to move
towards the Church of England's targel of being Carbon Net Neutral by 2030 by introducing
LED lighting.
Supporting the work of others within the benefice.
Continue to provide opportunities for all age groups to grow in faith and understanding,
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To love our nelghbour. by:
Continuing pastoral work, including visiting the sick and bereaved.
Offering a Requiem service for those whose loved ones have died and whose loved ones
chose a direct funeral wilhoul a service.
Continuing developing the links with the worshiping community within the Dearnvale
Complex Needs Care home.
Seeking opportunities to develop the use of both St Paul's and St Luke's by community
groups for non-worship activities.
Continuing and developing our close links with Brierley Church of England School- and
continuing regular visits and Collective Worship in the other schools within the parish.
Continuing Ihe promotion of Christianity through the staging of teaching courses.
Continuing lo promote the whole rnission of the Church through provision of various events
and activities throughout the year.
Continuing lo support the foodbank at Cudworth.
Continuing to support other charities locally, within the UK and overseas through our mission
giving.
Continuing lo seek ways in which our buildings can be used by our communities to improve
wellbeing and Community Cohesion.
To love each other, by:
Continuing the teaching of Christianity through serrnons, courses and small groups.
Praying for and working towards unity within our parish and between our churches.
Continuing to implement a diary of social and fundraising activities.
Introducing nurture courses for those who want to learn more about the Christian faith.
In 2024 we:
Continued regular public worship, with at least 3 services per week in normal circumstances
in the parish with accessibility to services elsewhere in the Benefice.
Provided lime and space for personal prayer and contemplation, with both churches open for
at least 30 minutes before each service, and after services when possible.
Continued pastoral work, including visiting the sick and bereaved.
Continued to provide frequent Collective Worship in Brierley Church of England School
(fortnightly on average) and visits to and from the two other primary schools in the Parish.
Continued to support charities in the UK and overseas through our mission giving.
Continued to support the foodbank at Cudworth.
Opened a foodbank hub, manned by volunteers, at St Luke's on Wednesdays in conjunction
with the Warm Place of Welcome.
Held several social events in conjunction with the Grimethorpe residents. group.
Developed links with local community groups.
Provided a community space for local project groups to meet, working in partnership with
local Universities and local Councils.
Held several fundraising events for church funds (fairs and other events) and held several
fairsrtable top ev2nls as well as an Easter, Autumn and Christmas Fair with Grimethorpe
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Facilitated and supported the weekly Ageuk lunches at St Paul's, Brierley
Continued to provide refreshments after Sunday mass at St Paul's and St. Luke's Church.
Continued to provide a weekly Place of Welcome at St Luke's providing a weekly free lunch
at St Luke's, for more than 30 people a week.
Held ThAessy Church events six times in the year as part of our Mission to young people.
Continued to develop a more flexible space.
Provided the opporlunity for people to come together to improve their mental health and
begin an Eco-church project.
Continued to provide organ music for services.
Had the Bell Loft cleaned of bird lime, in preparation to restore the bell.
Facilitated rehearsal space at St Luke's for the Grimethorpe Colliery Band, which at times
was also open to the public to celebrale music performance.
Provided meeting space for the charity DIAL al both churches, which provides one to one
disability support advice.
Achievements and Performance
Including review ol charitable achievements against objectives
The PCC is satisfied with the achievements against objectives set out in the previous section.
The following section highlights the main areas of activity and performance:
Worship and Prayer
All are welcome to attend the regular services. At present there are 50 parishioners on the
Church Electoral Roll. The average weekly attendance at Sunday Mass (across both churches
under normal circumstances} was 30.
As well as our regular services, we enable the community to celebrate and thank God at various
milestones of the journey through life. Through baptism we thank God for the gift of life and make
candidates members of the Church of God. In fflarriage, public vows are exchanged with God's
blessing. At funeral services, family and friends express their grief and give thanks for the life
which is now complete in this world and commend the departed into God's keeping.
In 2024 there were 12 baptisms, 3 weddings and 20 funerals.
Deanery Synod
A member of the PCC and the Parish Priest sit on the Pontefract Deanery Synod, This provides
the PCC with an important link between Ihe parish and the wider structures of the church. As of
the 21 stof April 2024, Bryan Danforth was elected to attend as representative on the Deanery
Synod, and lan Dransfield was elected on 20th June 2024.
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The Vicar and members of the clergy team have made regular visits to, or conlacted, sick and
bereaved members of the community, those unable to attend church, and others for various reasons
as requested, lollowing government guidelines and advice from the Diocese. A licensed and Irained
Member of the congregation serves as a EucharistlG tninister, laking the Sacrament to individual
homes when needed and assisting the Priest when required. The Vicar or a clergy team member
has visited residential and nursing homes in the parish upon request.
The church's involvement in social activities has grown. It hosted an Easter table top sale,
participated in the Grimethorpe Summer Fair providing refreshments, held a Heritage Open Day
with history displays and a guidebook, organised a Macmillan Coffee Morning for charity, and
cooperated with the residents. group for a Christmas Fair to support church funds. The church has
been used tor the resident's group as a venue for their meetings.
The church served as a venue for open rehearsals by the Grimethorpe Colliery band and hosted a
consultation event about the proposed solar farm.
The Remembrance Day service and Miners. Memorial Reunion were well attended. The
Wednesday@St Luke's event, part of our 'Places of Welcome. initiative, also saw good attendance.
The Tuesday Open Place Club at St Paul's Brierley, run with AgeUK, is popular as well, but there is
a nominal charge for refreshments, so it cannot be labelled as a Place of Welcome event.
Christmas trees with lights were set up outside St Luke's and St Paul's Brierley by Barnsley MBC.
Comrnunity carol singing events, organized by the churches and resident groups and supported by
the North-East Ward Alliance, took place at each church. St Luke's hosted six Messy Church
events, and both churches held Christingle Services. which were well attended. Collections from
these services were donated to the Children's Society.
The Clergy team can refer parishioners to the food bank during times of exceptional need, and we
also donate to the food bank. In 2024, our parishioners have generously supported this cause. This
is a key part of our charitable giving and community service, highlighted during our harvest offering.
The Foodbank Hub, staffed by volunteers, operates at St Luke's on Wednesdays.
Youth and Children's Work
The play area at St Luke's is well used. as is the play area at St Paul's. All are welcome to make
use of them under parental supervision. A children's Sunday School group take place during the
worship al both churches on Sundays. Resources have been purchased to support those leading
the group.
Our links with Brierley School. remain strong. to our mLAtual benefit. Children from the Church school
and the schools in Grimethorpe have been able to visit Ghurch and have their own services. The
Vicar and, the Priest Missioner (until May 2024), serve on the Governing body. The Vicar has
continued to provide support in his role as Chair of Governors. Mrs Benson. the headteacher, is
keen to continue the strong lies the school has with the Church, and these links have been
strengthened by the Vicar and the clergy leam.
Several schools and nursery groups visited both churches to explore the buildings and learn about
Christianity. The Vicar and other members of Ihe clergy team also visited schools and nurseries in
the parish. The local nursery held their Christmas concert at St Luke's, which was well attended.
The Christingle servi￿ attracted many families, and children from Milefield School and Ladywood
School participated in their own Christingle Service at the church.
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Church Buildings
The bell tower has been opened, cleaned, and secured to prevent infestation. The bell housing was
inspected for recommissioning. Gutters at St Paul's were cleared. Gas heaters at St Luke's and the
boiler at St Paul's have been serviced. The fire extinguisher servicing was Completed at both sites.
Finance, Glvlng and Fundralslng
The financial situation remains challenging. We are substantially behind with our Parish Share
payments to the Diocese of Leeds. These are voluntary payments {at a level set by the Diocese)
which contribute towards the overall cosl of ministry, both in our own and other parishes. Morally,
the Parish Share is the material way in which each Parish recognises that It is a part of a greater
whole- i.e., the Universal Church - with reciprocal responsibilities to brothers and sisters in Christ
across the Diocese and beyond. We have a commitment to, when possible, increasing our
payments each year, we achieved this in 2024.
Regular giving income and overall income increased in 2024 compared to 2023, mainly due to
planned giving and donations. Fundraising activities were less frequent than in 2023, and income
from events, funerals, and weddings decreased slightly. The number of people giving via weekly
envelope and monthly bank payments also saw a slighl decline, with 24 regular givers in 2024.
We are grateful to those who give generously and sacrificially. At Ihe mornent we are able to meet
all our outgoings and pay for essential repairs, however we are not able to meet our Parish Share
quota. We have maintained our level of reserves.
The PCC authorised the allocation of at least 5°/0 of the income of the church (direct giving and
unrestricted donations) for distribution to other charitable organisations. The main donations made
by the PCC in 2024 were to Cornpassion UK, who support children in Africa and Asia, to the
Additional Curates, Society- who assist in enabling curates to work in poor parishes in the UK. In
addition, donations were made to The Royal British Legion, and The Children's Society. We held a
Macmillan Coffee Morning to raise lunds for this charity.
Financlal Revlew
The financial statements are set out in pages 13 to 20. Tolal income for the year was £40,639
(2023: £38,260). Total funds at the year-end stand at £24,214 (2023.. £19,241).
Main sources of income were from planned giving, by our members of £7,005, Collections of
£3,132, PCC Fees of £3,580, General Donations of £11,332, Fund-raising of £4,239, Gift Aid
reclaim of £5,480 and grants for specific purposes of £3,750.
We contributed £4,650 towards the Parish Share Payment lo the Diocese of Leeds which was an
increase on 2023.
Reserves Pollcy
At the end of 2024, the level of the Reserve Fund stands at £5,229 which is in line with the agreed
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Factors relevant to the achievement of our staled objectives
The Priory Benefice, covering 3 parishes and 4 churches, includes a Parish Priest (Vicar from
111112021). an Associate Priest (vacant from April 2024). a stipendiary assistant curate, two SSM
associate priests, and one deacon. The efforts of the clergy team, Churchwardens, PCC, and
dedicated volunteers have been crucial in achieving the 2024 objectives.
We have a regular organist, Jon Findlay, who plays for services at both churches. The organist
receives an honorarium of £50 per month to cover expenses and materials and act as a retainer
for his services.
Plans for the future
In 2025 we intend:
To Love the Lord our God, by:
Continuing to offer regular public worship open to all.
Reviewing our pattern of daily and weekly worship to ensure that it remains viable in the
future, and attrattive and welcoming to newcomers.
To asse￿ and examine the potential of St Paul's at Briedey as a worship site and its
utilisation by the wider community.
Continuing the provision of time and Spa￿ for personal prayer and contemplation.
Maintsining and improving our buildings to the best of our ability and making the most of
the opportunities offered by the flexible spaces at both churches, whilst also considering
how to make the most of the buildings for congregation and community. This includes
continuing the Place of Welcome initiatives at each church in partnership with AgeUK at st
Paul's, Brierley, and other agencies.
Acknowledging our responsibilities to the wider church by striving to increase our Parish
Share.
Continuing to explore the renewal of the current kitchen and toilet facilities at st Luke's as
well as work to achieve Eco-church status. Part of this work will include improving the
access to the Church building for those with disabilities. We are also hoping to move
towards the Church of England's target of being Carbon Net Neutral by 2030 by introducing
LED lighting at St Luke's.
To explore methods and funding to restore the organ at St Luke's to full functionality.
Supporting the work of others within the beneff1￿.
Continuing to provide opportunities for all age groups to grow in faith and understanding,
including the development and growth of the children s church group.
To continue holding Messy Church events at least 6 times a year and develop a team to plan
and lead the sessions.
To use St Paul's at Brierley as a base for Messy Church to be more accessible to pupils of
the church school.
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To love our neighbour, by..
Continuing pastoral work, including visiting the sick and bereaved.
Offering a Requiem service for those whose loved ones have died and whose loved ones
chose a direct funeral without a service.
Continuing developing the links with the worshiping community within the Dearnvale
Complex Needs Care home.
Seeking opportunities to develop the use of both St Paul's and St Luke's by community
groups for non-worship activities.
Continuing and developing our close links with Brierley Church of England School; and
continuing regular visits and Collective Worship in the other schools within the parish.
Offering Confirmation classes to children at Brierley School as well as to others who livo in
the Parish.
Continuing the promotion of Christianity through the staging of teaching courses.
Continuing to promote the whole mission of the Church through provision of various events
and activities throughout the year.
Continuing to support the foodbank at Cudworth.
Continuing to provide the foodbank hub at St Luke's.
Continuing to support other charities locally, within the UK and overseas through our mission
giving.
Continuing to seek ways in which our buildings can be used by our communilies to improve
wellbeing and Community Cohesion.
To use social media and websiles to inform the community and congregation of events at
the churches.
To love each other, by:
Continuing the teaching of Christianity through serfflons, courses and small groups.
Praying for and working towards unity within our parish and between our churches.
Continuing to implement a diary of social and fundraising activities.
Introducing nurture courses for those who want to learn more about the Christian faith.
Members of the PCC declare that they have approved the trustees, report above.
Signed on behalf of the PCC:
Signed
Date.. 10 March 2025
Fr Paul Cartwright, Chair of the PCC
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024, which are set out on
pages 13 to 20.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the aGcounts. The charity's
trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the
Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibilily to..
examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity
Commission (under section 145{5){b) of the Charities Act. and
to state whether particular matters have come lo my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the
Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept
by the charily and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also
includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and
seeking explanations from the trustees 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 accounts present a 'true and fair,
view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which
gives me cause to believe that in. any material respect:
accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act,
or
Ihe accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and I have Gotne across no other matters in connection with the
examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of
the accounts to be reached.
Signed
Dated: 10 March 2025
Steph Tolson
Community Accountant
BCVS Services Limited
23 Queens Road
Barnsley
S71 1AN
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RECEIPTS & PAYME￿ts ACCOUNT
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2024
Total
Funds
2023
Unrestricted Reslricled
Funds
Funds
Note
Receipts
Voluntary Receipts..
Regutar Giifjng
Granls
Donationslappeals
Other Voluntary Receipts
Receipts from actimlies for generating funds
Receipts from Church activities
Receipts from inveslments
Qher receipts
2a 15,460
2b
2c
2d
157
3.750
7,518
15,617
3,750
11,332
14,182
5.960
9,363
3,814
3,959
4,340
386
300
280
675
4,239
5,015
386
300
4,920
3,543
199
93
2g
2h
Total Receipts
38,260
Payments
Fundr￿sIng costs
Church acliidties
Governance costs
Major ￿orkS
Cxher paytrents
3a
235
3b 26,181
600
235
34.831
600
1,527
40,329
525
8.650
3e
3,030
Total Paymenls
45,411
Excess of recelpts over payments
Transfers be￿een funds
1.243
212
4,973
17,1511
212
Net M￿ment in funds
1,455
3,518
4,973
(7,151)
Total lunds brought fowdrd
10
26,392
Total funds carried lonmard
10
19,241
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PCC ofST LUKE, THE EVANGELIST, GRIMETHORPE wlth ST PAUL, THE APOSTLE, BRIERLEY
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2024
2023
Note
Monetary Assets
Bank Current Account
Bank Project Account
Bank Deposit Account
Petty Cash
4,049
14,936
5,229
5.245
8,867
5.129
Total
24,214
19,241
Liabilities
Accountancy fee
650
600
Total
650
600
Approved by the P
C and signed on their behalf by:
Signed..
Date., 10 March 2025
Fr Paul Cartwrlght, Chalr of the PCC
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PCC of ST LUKE, THE EVANGELIST, GRIMETHORPE with ST PAUL, THE APOSTLE, BRIERLEY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1. Accounting policies
Basis of the preparation of the accounts
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting
Regulations, using the Receipts & Payments basis, and in accordance with applicable
accounting standards and the requirements of the Charity Comrnission.
Receipls & Payments Accounts
Receipts & Payments AccoLtnts are statements that summarise the movement of cash
into and out of the charity during the financial year. In this context 'cash' includes cash
equivalents, for example bank accounts where cash can be readily withdrawn to pay for
debts as they become due.
Funds Structure
Unrestricted funds
Represents funds which are expendable at the discretion of the members in furtherance of the
objects of the charity.
Restricted funds
Those funds that have been provided to the charity for particular purposes and which may only
be spent for the purposes for which they were given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end
of the year is carried fO￿ard as a balance on the fund, unless permission is given by the funder
to remove the restriction on the balance outstanding.
Desi
nated funds
Designated funds are unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for particular
purposes. The PCC have established a designated project fund for planned future project
spend.
Endowment funds
The PCC has no endowment funds at the present time.
Incoming Resources
All incoming resources are recognised when they are receivable andAre accounted for
gross.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS conllnued
YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2024
2. Analysis of Receipts
2024
Total
Funds
2023
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Note
Regular Giving
Planned (&￿ing
Collections
Tax Recovered (Gift Atd)
Total
7,005
2,975
5,480
15,460
7,005
3,132
5,480
15,617
6,992
3,049
4,141
14,182
157
157
Other Voluntary Receipts
2b Grants
2c
DonationslawaL8
Okner K)luntary receipts
Total
3,750
7,518
3,750
11,332
5,960
9,363
3,814
3,814
11,268
15,082
15,323
2e
Receipts from Activities for
Generaling Funds
Fundraising
Total
3,959
3,959
280
280
4,239
4,239
4,920
Receipts from Church Activities
PCC fees
Use of facilities
Totsi
2,905
1.435
4,340
675
3,580
1,435
5,015
3,243
300
3,543
675
2g Receipls Irom investmenls
Bank interest
386
386
199
2h Other receipts
Refunds & misceltaneous
Total
300
300
300
300
93
93
Total Receipis
38,260
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS conllnued
YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2024
3. ￿alYsiS of PaynEnts
2024
Totsl
Funds
2023
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Note
3a
Fundraising Co
Stewardship ernElopes
Othèr ftjndraising costs
110
125
110
125
102
1,425
Total
235
235
1.527
3b
Cost of Church Activities
Missionary & charitable giiing
Diocesan parish share
Worf(ing expenses ol clergy
Healing, Lighting & cleaning
Insurance
Olher wnning costs
Church maintenance & fjre protection
Waste collection
Church equipment
Upkeep of senices
Repairs, refvrbishmenl & decoralion
Supwrt costs
Education. training & mission
Website
Other paymenls
739
4.650
619
1,358
4,650
2,558
7.298
6,139
967
1,120
747
814
2,792
2,615
123
2,513
1,103
4,550
3.408
11,259
5,675
1,721
210
694
4,923
3,016
2,558
701
6,597
6,139
585
1,120
747
382
314
2,792
500
2,615
123
1.663
10
179
250
287
850
712
425
1,137
To13J
26,181
8,650
34,&31
40.329
Governance Co
Ac¢ounlancy fee
600
600
600
600
525
525
3d
Major Works
TolaE
3e
Other Payments
Pilgrimageltrtps
Energy granls lo other parishes
Total
3,030
3,030
Tolal Payments
27,016
8,650
35,666
45,411
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PCC ofST LUKE, THE EVANGELIST, GRIMETHORPE with ST PAUL, THE APOSTLE, BRIERLEY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
4. Trusiees, remuneration, benefits and expenses
During the year clergy working and travel expenses of £59 were reimbursed to Fr Paul Cartwright
(2023: £552), £2,001 to Fr Thomas Bates-Bourne {2023: £2.439), £86 to Fr Mark Burns and £412
to Fr Michael Scholey.
The above payments are permitted within the Church Representation Rules. Other than
reimbursement of items purchased on behalf of the PCC there were no further payments.
remuneration or benefits made to members during the year.
5. Related party transactions
No payments were made to any persons closely connected to the members of the PCC or to
any related parties.
6. Fixed Assets
Consecrated and benefice property is not included in the accounts in accordance with
s.10 {2) ot the Charities Act 2011.
All equipment is on rental and therefore is not included in the Statement of Assets & Liabilities.
7. Creditors & Accruals
2024
2023
Accountancy lee
£650
£600
8. Bank Reconciliation
HSBC
Current Alc
HSBC
Project NC
HSBC
R&setve Alc
Pety
Cash
Total
Bdance as @ 31.12.2024
Less unpresented cheques
Add uncleared income
Less funds held as agenl (note 131
4,049.39
14,936,20
5.228.96
24,214.55
4,049.39
14,936.20
5,228.96
24,214.55
9. Common Fund Ilability (Parish Share)
In 2016 the PCC made the decision not to include the Common Fund liability in the
Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The Parish Share is not a legally enforceable liability
and it is no longer considered probable that outstanding amounts will be cleared.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS contlnued
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
10. Movements in funds
Openlng
balance
Incomlng Resources Transfers
resources
expended
Closing
balance
Unrestricted funds
General Fund
General ReseNe
7,359
5.129
28,159
100
(27,0161
212
8.714
5,229
12,488
28,259
127.016)
212
13,943
Reslricted funds
Ward Alliance Warm Welcome grant
Ward Alliance cooker grant
Vestry Refurbishment Grant
Wedding deposit
Emergency Fuel Grant
Colleclion for Father T Bates Bourne
St Paul's Afternoon Club Fund
500
146)
{500)
454
500
2.100
2.100
675
675
20
120}
425
(4251
71
71
Additional Curates Society Lenl Boxes
Children's Society
Donation to the Bells Fund
Donation in Memory of John Wallis
ACS Grant for Clergy Expenses
Thanksgiving Donation
Grimethorpe Residents Bell Fund
Soulh Yorkshire Community Foundation
Donation towards lawnmower
23
{231
(1391
12,6151
(8501
12.5581
139
7,000
4,385
150
1,000
2,750
{1921
1,820
566
1,037
1,820
566
11,0371
50
50
Colleclion for Remembrance Sunday
Collection for Macmillan
157
11571
13001
300
6,753
12,380
18.6501
(2121
10.271
Tolal Funds
19,241
40.639
(35.6661
24,214
11. Funds Transfers
Small balances on restricted donations were transferred lo the General Fund at the year end.
PCC 01ST LUKE, THE EVANGELIST, GRIMEfHORPE with ST PAUL, THE APOSTLE, BRIERLEY
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
12. Restricted Funds
Vestry Refurbishment - a granl awarded from the Leeds Diocesan Family Fund to contribute
to the cost of refurbishing the vestry at St Luke's Church.
Ernergency Fuel Grant- a grant from the Leeds Diocese to help with the impact of increased
gas and electricity bills.
St Paul's Afternoon Club- balance of funding received from the North East Area Ward
Alliance to contribute towards setting up the Afternoon Club.
South Yorkshire Community Foundation (SYCF) - Cost of living grant for a project to provide
a warm community space with refreshments and activities and for the space to act as a
spoke for Ihe Barnsley Food Bank.
Thanksgiving Donation, a donation *rorn Father T Bates-Bourne toward Bell loft cleaning.
Additional Curates Society (ACS) grant for the curacy of Father Tom Bates-Bourne.
Ward Alliance- two grants were received towards Ihe Warm Welcome group, one towards
the running of the group and the other to purchase a cooker.
Other restricted funds have arisen from collections and donations for nominated charities or
causes.
13. Funds held as agent
During the year, the PCC received fees for the services of the vergers and the organist at
funerals and also clergy Iravel expenses for attendance at funerals. The fees are not the legal
property of the church and are accounted for separately, with the PCC acting as agent for the
receipt and payment of the funds.
Where the PCC is acting as agent, the transactions are not recognised in the Receipts and
Payments Account. Funds due to third parties at the year end are itemised below.
2024
2023
Clergy expenses
51
Total
51
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