**ST GILES' CHURCH – NORMANTON BY DERBY - ANNUAL REPORT 2025** **ST GILES' CHURCH Normanton by Derby** **Registered Charity Number 1135070** ## **Annual Report** ## **and** ## **Financial Statements** ## **of** **the Parochial Church Council For the year ended 31[st] December 2025** Independent Examiner Mr S H Adam, 1 Sherroside Close Allestree DERBY DE22 2HN **ST GILES' CHURCH – NORMANTON BY DERBY - ANNUAL REPORT 2025** ## **CONTENTS** |**Section**|**Sub-section**|**Page**| |---|---|---| |Legal and Administrative Information, PCC
Membership|Legal and Administrative Information|**3**| ||PCC Membership|**3**| |Structure, Governance and Management,
Objectives and Activities|Structure, Governance and Management|**4**| ||Objectives and Activities|**4**| |Achievements and Performance|—|**5**| |9:38 Ministry Training Scheme, Branch Groups,
Electoral Roll|9:38 Ministry Training Scheme|**7**| ||Branch Groups|**7**| ||Electoral Roll|**7**| |Children's & Youth Groups|—|**8**| |Other Ministries, Groups & Activities|—|**8**| |Support Services & Ministry Staff|—|**9**| |Mission Partners and Christian organisations||**9**| |Safeguarding|—|**10**| |Financial Review|—|**11**| |Independent Examiner's Report|—|**13**| |Statement of Financial Activities|—|**14**| |Statement of Financial Position|—|**15**| |Notes - AccountingPolicies|—|**16**| |Notes - Analysis of Income & Expenditure|—|**19**| |Notes - Analysis of Net Assets Between Funds|—|**21**| |Notes - Other|—|**22**| |Report of the proceedings of Derby City
DeanerySynod|—|**27**| |Report of Fabric, Goods and Ornaments|—|**28**| **2 | P a g e** **ST GILES' CHURCH – NORMANTON BY DERBY - ANNUAL REPORT 2025** ## **LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION** St Giles' is the Church of England Parish church for the Ecclesiastical Parish of Normanton by Derby, in the City of Derby and comes within the Deanery of Derby in the Diocese of Derby. The PCC has requested that arrangements be made under the House of Bishops’ Declaration on the ministry of Bishops and Priests and so has extended episcopal ministry provided by the Bishop of Ebbsfleet. The church building is located on Village Street and the full postal address is St Giles' Church, 209 Village Street, Normanton, DERBY DE23 8DE. Any correspondence should be directed to the Church Office at the above address. The Church Office can also be contacted by telephone on 01332-776287 between the hours of 9am and 1pm on Monday to Friday and by email: info@stgiles-derby.org.uk. ## **PCC MEMBERSHIP** Members of the PCC are either ex-officio or elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) in accordance with the Church Representation Rules. Those who are elected to the Deanery Synod are also elected members of the PCC. Deputy Church Wardens, though elected annually at the Annual Meeting of Parishioners, are not ex-officio so also have to be either PCC or Deanery Synod members. During 2025 the following served as members of the PCC: |Clergy|Neil Barber|Diocesan Synod, General Synod| |---|---|---| |(Ex officio)|Will Eley|Diocesan Synod| |Churchwardens|Andy Beattie|| |(Ex officio, elected annually)|Tom Wright|| |Churchwarden Emeritus|John Wain|| ||Richard Swinburn|| |Reader Emeritus|Nigel Selby|| ||Alan Hartropp|| |Deanery Synod Representatives|Carole Swinburn|| |(Ex officio) until 2026|Paul Trethewey|| ||James Godwin|| |Diocesan Synod Representative|Anna-Louise Lake|Diocesan Synod (Ex officio) until 2027)| |Elected Members until 2026|Tom Beamish|| ||Rebecca Brookes|| ||Jill Gratton|| ||Hannah Buckingham|Deputy Church Warden,| |||Diocesan Synod Member (until 2027)| ||Tibbie Kendall|Treasurer (Co-opted in 2025)| |Elected Members until 2027|Olivia Longman|| ||David Roworth|| ||David Shacklock|| ||Jenni Stockwell|| |Elected Members until 2028|Liz Cox|Safeguarding Coordinator for U18s| ||Claire Deeks|| ||James Godwin|Deputy Church Warden| ||Ray Kilgour|Safeguarding Coordinator for Adults &| |||Additional Needs Champion| Sarah Uhunamure, although not a member of the PCC, performs the duties of PCC Secretary. **3 | P a g e** **ST GILES' CHURCH – NORMANTON BY DERBY - ANNUAL REPORT 2025** ## **STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT** The Parochial Church Council is a corporate body established by the Church of England. The PCC operates under the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure 1956. The PCC is a charity (registered number 1135070) registered with the Charity Commission. The appointment of PCC members is governed by the Synodical Government Measure 1969 in accordance with the Church Representation Rules 2011. All Christians attending the church are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll enabling them to vote at the APCM and be nominated for election to the PCC. The PCC has a Standing Committee (comprising the Vicar, the two Churchwardens, the Deputy Churchwardens and a member elected by the PCC) to which the control of day to day expenditure has been delegated. The Churchwardens and Vicar are responsible for the day to day management of the Church within the overall policy established by the PCC and carried out by the clergy, staff and a host of volunteers. The PCC banks with the CAF Bank Ltd, PO Box 289, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4TA and has a further account with the National Westminster Bank, St Peter’s Street (A) Branch, 58 St Peters Street, DERBY DE1 1XL. The PCC does not have any other formal advisors, legal or otherwise. However, where the PCC considered it appropriate, such advice would be sought. ## **OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES** The primary objective of the PCC is the promotion of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to the doctrines and practices of the Church of England. The Parochial Church Council Powers Measure 1956 states that the PCC _"is to cooperate with the minister in promoting in the parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical"._ Our mission as a church is often couched in terms drawn from Colossians 1 v28-29: we seek to present Christ to all and to present all mature in Christ. The PCC met 6 times during 2025 in person with around 90% attendance and with the following key aims: - to receive reports on the operations and activities of the various groups operating within St Giles'. - to review the state of finances and approve planned expenditure. - to review current facilities, manage them and plan future developments. - to monitor, review and define policy for existing and planned future activities. - to pray for the general life of the church. **4 | P a g e** **ST GILES' CHURCH – NORMANTON BY DERBY - ANNUAL REPORT 2025** ## **ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE** We began our year with an encouraging Fellowship lunch as we welcomed our mission partners Alastair and Elise Donaldson and their children, Josiah and Edith. We were mutually encouraged in our partnership through their unique experience of pioneering outreach in rural and unevangelised Galway, Republic of Ireland. We were glad to send a small team to Gort during October to visit and support the Donaldson’s in a local outreach initiative. This is something we hope to repeat and build on in future. Later in February Michael Tinker performed various music around the theme of his album ‘When there are no words’. These were written from his own experience which he also shared at our annual Bereavement Service. At the beginning of March 2025, we marked a successful year of having moved from one morning service at 10am to a service at 9am and another (duplicate) at 11am. We praise God for sustaining us in our service of Him and encouraging us with the visible marks of growing numbers across both services. We have learnt to trust the Lord during necessary change and ongoing wider uncertainty. The gospel compels us to share the grace of God in Jesus, to reaching as many as we can and to build his people up through the ministry of God’s Word. Under God’s hand, compelled by the gospel and trusting him to provide for our every need, we continue to consider how we might enable further growth as we reach out and build one another up in love towards ever increasing Christian maturity. During this year, the Lord has given and has taken away from our number. We have welcomed several new babies into the church family: John Wright, Tobias Eley, Tali Stockwell, Levi Lake, Lara Buckingham, Benjamin Roworth, Naomi Cordery and Noah Powell. As a church we continue to remember and grieve with George and Beth Powell, the loss of Louisa Hope Powell. We continue to take comfort she is now at home with the Lord alongside longstanding members John Jeffries, Helen Adamson and Judith Raven. Our Sunday services have included preaching series in Isaiah, Matthew, Luke 14-15, Romans 1-4, Joel, 1 Samuel, Titus, Colossians, Try Church. Sunday Club in the morning services has continued to wonderfully teach the Bible to a growing number of children (0-11s). The morning service includes BSL signing. On Sunday evenings Impact and Ignite likewise have continued to serve young people aged 11-18s, with 11-14s receiving their own Bible teaching during the 6.30pm service. As we continue to grow there is an ever present need to grow the number of people serving regularly in our ministry teams. As we are a relatively young church, we continue to regularly need suitable volunteers to sustain and grow our U18s ministry. Our partnership with St Stephen’s Church in Sinfin has continued to be appreciated throughout the year with St Giles’ providing workers each week to resource Young Followers and coordinating a team of preachers and leaders. Current members of Young Followers are now old enough to join the St Stephen’s service on a Sunday morning and the St Giles’ youth groups. From April 2026 Young Followers will therefore be paused and reviewed as necessary in the future. Administrative support for St Stephen’s now comes through our Church Office, with an increase in staff hours in exchange for an administration charge. Our outreach for schools in the areas around St Giles’ and St Stephen’s continued during the year with the Easter Experience and the Christmas Experience, repeated with updated content from previous years. Over a thousand primary aged children took part each time and the engagement of children and staff was very positive. At Easter and Christmas, the open days, fun for all ages, on the Saturday towards the end of the Experiences proved very popular and attracted significant numbers of visiting families, others from church, from the local community and many friends. **5 | P a g e** **ST GILES' CHURCH – NORMANTON BY DERBY - ANNUAL REPORT 2025** ## **ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE** In line with our mission statement, our main Easter and Christmas services sought to proclaim Christ faithfully to everyone and we enjoyed having many visitors. There was a good balance of services for different types of people, including a Brass Carol Service with Hucknall and Linby Mining Community Brass Band. Introducing God ran early in 2025 and was promoted at Christmas the previous year. We ran a further Christianity Explored course in the Autumn term. Both were well attended. To compliment the regular weekly ministry for women through Grow, regular Men’s Breakfasts were introduced in the Autumn term. These have been very well attended and appreciated by men of all ages and stages. We look forward to the ongoing encouragement and equipping they provide for the men in our congregation to live as Christian men. The PCC remain concerned and grieved at the continued trajectory within the Church of England towards as a majority of Bishops seek to make steps to change the doctrine of marriage. We sadly remain unable to accept the spiritual authority of any bishop who remains unopposed to the “Prayers of Love and Faith”. This year the PCC paid in full the Dioceses’ Common Fund request of £72,792 via the CEEC’s Ephesian Fund. Use of the Ephesian Fund ensures that money given through the common fund is being used for orthodox evangelical ministry to further the gospel. During 2025, the sale of 211 Village Street was completed. The process has been lengthy and required additional remedial work. We are grateful to the tireless work behind the scenes, particularly that of Hannah Buckingham. The proceeds were previously agreed to be used to support gospel workers so as to be consistent with the original intention, 75% of the Common Fund (£54,594) was paid from the proceeds of the 211 designated fund. In July we were privileged to welcome the Most Reverend Samy Fawzy Shehat, Archbishop of Alexandria and his wife Madlaine to St Giles’. We were encouraged by their humble witness, encouragement and example as they shared of +Samy’s far-reaching ministry across many predominantly Muslim countries and his faithful influence in the wider Anglican Communion. In November we were delighted with the visit of Bishop Julian Hendersen (former Bishop of Blackburn and present President of the Church of England Evangelical Council) when we baptised and confirmed nine individuals and confirmed a further seven people. To God be the glory. ## **Will Eley, Associate Minister** **6 | P a g e** **ST GILES' CHURCH – NORMANTON BY DERBY - ANNUAL REPORT 2025** ## **9:38 MINISTRY TRAINING SCHEME & BRANCH GROUPS, ELECTOROL ROLL REPORT** ## **9:38 MINISTRY TRAINING SCHEME** Helen Colls completed Ministry Training in the summer. Alex Deeks (full-time) and Joanna Hooper (part-time) joined our Ministry Training scheme. Our Ministry Training Scheme, motivated by Matthew 9 v38, continues to provide invaluable training and resourcing for those who wish to give some time to get equipped for a lifetime of Christian service. From Ministry Training we wish to send out trainees into the Lord’s harvest field in a whole variety of capacities, locally and further afield. ## **BRANCH GROUPS** Every church member is encouraged to be a member of a Branch Group which meets during the week for Bible study, prayer and personal support and through which we try and reach out with the gospel. The first small groups at St Giles’ were formed in 1977, after a mission by Canon Harry Sutton of the (then) South American Missionary Society so in 2017 our small groups celebrated forty years. At the end of 2025 there were eleven Branch Groups in operation – and none of them have been running since 1977! ## **ELECTORAL ROLL** The Electoral Roll of the parish of has been maintained in accordance with the requirements of the Church Representation Rules. - The number of people on the Electoral Roll at the date of the last APCM 2025: **114** - The number of people on the revised Electoral Roll at the current APCM 2026: **114** ## **Changes during the year:** - Number of names added: **2** - Number of names removed: **2** - (e.g. due to death, moving away, or request) An annual revision of the Electoral Roll was carried out between 3[rd ] April 2026 and 23[rd] April 2026, in accordance with the Church Representation Rules. The Roll has been displayed as required, and all eligible persons have been given the opportunity to apply for inclusion. ## **Notes:** Membership of the Electoral Roll is not the same as attendance at worship, nor does it represent the total number of people associated with the church. It is, however, the basis for participation in the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) and parish governance. **7 | P a g e** **ST GILES' CHURCH – NORMANTON BY DERBY - ANNUAL REPORT 2025** ## **CHILDREN'S & YOUTH GROUPS, OTHER MINISTRIES, GROUPS & ACTIVITIES, SUPPORT SERVICES** Scramblers 21 Volunteers Climbers 17 Volunteers Explorers 21 Volunteers Club 7-11 6 Volunteers Impact & Ignite Matthew Le Croissette & 18 Volunteers ## **OTHER MINISTRIES, GROUPS & ACTIVITIES & SUPPORT SERVICES** The Ark 12 Volunteers Friday GROW Liz Cox, Anna Watkin GROW Crèche 6 Volunteers & the women from GROW Tuesday GROW Liz Cox, Anna Watkin. Christianity Explored Neil Barber, Will Eley MIDWEEK Ministry Neil Barber, Liz Cox, Will Eley & 29 Volunteers Cornerstone Coffee shop Church Office & 13 Volunteers Little ‘Uns Anna Watkin & 13 Volunteers Little ‘Uns Refreshments 4 Volunteers Easter Experience & Eggstravaganza Anna Watkin and many many more! Christmas Experience Anna Watkin and many many more! & Christmas Unwrapped English Plus 6 Volunteers St Giles' Outdoors 2 volunteers Music 31 Volunteers Finance Tibbie Kendall, Andrew Lucas, Harriet Beamish, Andy Beattie, Ruth Withey, Alison Stokes, Paul Trethewey, Sarah Uhunamure Administration & Site Management Sarah Uhunamure, Beth Powell, Esther Taylor (From Feb 2025), Becky Brookes (From Dec 2025) Safeguarding Administrator Sarah Uhunamure Music Administrator 3 volunteers Safeguarding Coordinator for U18s Liz Cox Safeguarding Coordinator for Adults Ray Kilgour Additional Needs Champion Ray Kilgour Pastoral Care Fund Administrators 3 Volunteers Pastoral Care Team 10 Volunteers **and** the entire congregation. Pastoral Worker 1 Volunteer Health & Safety Officer David Shacklock Communications Church Office Website Church Office Social Media Church Office PA & Audio-Visual 22 Volunteers Refreshment team members 45 Volunteers Stewards/sidespeople 38 Volunteers Speakers 9 speakers Service Leaders Neil Barber, Will Eley, & 14 Volunteers Lead Intercessions 22 Volunteers Bible Reading 32 Volunteers Sunday Club Preview 11 Volunteers **8 | P a g e** **ST GILES' CHURCH – NORMANTON BY DERBY - ANNUAL REPORT 2025** ## **SUPPORT SERVICES, MINISTRY STAFF, MISSION PARTNERS AND CHRISTIAN ORGANISATIONS** Vestry duty 8 Volunteers Parish mailings 1 Volunteer Cleaning Esther Taylor Catering 2 Volunteers Verger 2 Volunteers Premises Maintenance 1 Volunteer Derby City Mission Basics Bank 2 Volunteers Transport 1 Volunteer Reader Nigel Selby Incumbent Neil Barber (Revd) Associate Minister Will Eley (Revd) Associate Minister Liz Cox Women & Children’s Worker Anna Watkin Lay Curate (Adult/Youth Matthew Le Croissette & Pastoral Worker) BSL Interpreter 2 Volunteers The whole body of the church family of St Giles' are the ministers of the church. There are of course many who serve in ministry and have no official title but are, as they say, “known unto God”. We give thanks to all who serve and to God for His empowering. There are many young people (under eighteen) who willingly serve in all sorts of roles and capacities through the year and in this way many are being trained informally for gospel ministry. ## **MISSION PARTNERS AND CHRISTIAN ORGANISATIONS** We continue to support a number of mission partners and Christian organisations through prayer and financial giving, reflecting our commitment to gospel ministry both locally and internationally. During the year, support has been given to the following organisations and individuals: - Crosslinks, Crosslinks BEST programme, Crosslinks central ministries. - Urban Life - AMIE - Church of England Evangelical Council - CPAS - Friends International - Christmas Lunch on Jesus - Derby University Christian Union - Derby City Mission Basics Bank These partnerships allow us to play a part in supporting evangelism, discipleship, pastoral care, and student ministry in the UK and overseas. **9 | P a g e** **ST GILES' CHURCH – NORMANTON BY DERBY - ANNUAL REPORT 2025** ## **SAFEGUARDING** ## **SAFEGUARDING** The Parochial Church Council (PCC) has complied with its duty under Section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 to have due regard to the House of Bishops’ guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. The PCC has formally adopted and continues to implement the House of Bishops’ _Promoting a Safer Church_ safeguarding policy, together with the Diocese of Derby Safeguarding Policy, Procedures and Practice Guidance (PPPG). Liz Cox (for U18s) and Ray Kilgour (for adults) continue to serve as Parish Safeguarding Officers and provides ongoing support and oversight of safeguarding matters within the parish. The Safeguarding Administrator, Sarah Uhunamure, supports safeguarding administration, including the processing of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, safeguarding records, and training administration. The PCC confirms that safer recruitment procedures have been duly followed. During the reporting period: - 6 new volunteers were appointed; - 23 Confidential Declarations were completed; and - 23 Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks were undertaken. The PCC further confirms that safeguarding training requirements are maintained in accordance with Church of England guidance. This includes PCC members, Churchwardens, and all those engaged in work with children, young people, and adults at risk, with refresher training undertaken on a three-yearly basis. Advice and guidance have been provided as required. Where appropriate, advice has also been sought from the Diocesan Safeguarding Team. No safeguarding concerns were raised by external groups during the reporting period. The PCC acknowledges its ongoing responsibility to review and monitor safeguarding arrangements and remains committed to ensuring that these are robust and effective. **10 | P a g e** **ST GILES' CHURCH – NORMANTON BY DERBY - ANNUAL REPORT 2025** ## **FINANCIAL REVIEW** ## **FINANCIAL POSITION** The 2025 budget was set in line with previous experience to support the work of the church as it continues to grow. Our contribution to the Common Fund was not included in the budget. The income for the year is almost entirely voluntary giving from church members There is extensive use of tax efficient giving using gift aid. Total income for 2025 was £196,044. Total expenditure was £293,980 of which £72,792 was our Common Fund payment, paid via the CEEC Ephesian Fund. This resulted in a budget deficit of £97,936 at the end of the year, the majority of which is accounted for by the Common Fund payment. Current assets amount to £193,268. During the year the sale of 211 Village Street was completed and the proceeds will be used to support gospel workers as planned. This sale reduces the value of fixed assets to £382,459. ## **FUNDS IN DEFICIT** No funds have been in deficit. ## **RESERVES POLICY** The PCC is currently developing a formal reserves policy to define an appropriate level of unrestricted reserves, normally expressed as a number of months of expenditure, to support the ongoing work of the parish and provide financial resilience in the event of fluctuations in income or expenditure. At present, no formal reserves policy has been adopted and no target level has therefore been set. ## **RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES UNDER CHARITY LAW** The trustees are responsible for preparing the trustees' annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of the affairs of the charity as at the balance sheet date and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including income and expenditure, for the financial year. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to: 1. select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently; 2. observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP; 3. make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; 4. state whether the applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and 5. prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation. **11 | P a g e** **ST GILES' CHURCH – NORMANTON BY DERBY - ANNUAL REPORT 2025** ## **FINANCIAL REVIEW 2025** The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that 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 Charities Act 2011 and the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. They 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 ## **Signature** This report was approved by the trustees, and is signed on their behalf by: Name: **Revd. Will Eley, Associate Minister** Signature: Date: Sunday 3[rd] May 2026 **12 | P a g e** **ST GILES' CHURCH – NORMANTON BY DERBY - ANNUAL REPORT 2025** ## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT** I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST GILES', NORMANTON BY DERBY ('the charity') for the year ended 31/12/2025. ## **Responsibilities and Basis of Report** As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act. ## **Independent Examiners Qualification** I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Member of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA), which is one of the listed bodies. ## **Independent Examiner’s Statement** I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 1. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with the accounting records. I have no concerns and have come 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. Independent Examiner’s Details ## **Name: Mr Stephen Henry Adam** **Address: 1 Sherroside Close, Derby, DE22 2HN** Signature Name Date **13 | P a g e** **ST GILES' CHURCH – NORMANTON BY DERBY - ANNUAL REPORT 2025** ## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES** ||**Unrestricted**|**Restricted**|**Total**|**Prior Year**| |---|---|---|---|---| |||**Incoming Resources**||| |Donations & Legacies|145,737|560|146,297|142,962| |Charitable Activities|11,602|0|11,602|12,332| |Investments|187|0|187|180| |Trading Activities|1,653|0|1,653|1,074| |Other|36,306|0|36,306|24,393| |Total incoming resources|195,484|560|196,044|180,941| |||**Resources Used**||| |Charitable Activities|291,829|2,151|293,980|211,574| |Raising Funds|0|0|0|0| |Governance Costs|0|0|0|0| |Support|0|0|0|0| |Other|0|0|0|0| |Total resources used|291,829|2,151|293,980|211,574| |Net Incoming / Outgoing
Resources (before transfers)|-96,345|-1,591|-97,936|-30,633| |||||| |Fund Transfers In|245,000|0|245,000|15,000| |Fund Transfers Out|245,000|0|245,000|15,000| |Net Incoming / Outgoing
Resources (before gains/losses)|-96,345|-1,591|-97,936|-30,633| |||||| |Investment Gains (or Losses)|0|0|0|0| |Net Incoming / Outgoing
Resources (before Asset
Revaluation)|-96,345|-1,591|-97,936|-30,633| |||||| |Asset Revaluation|-5,000|0|-5,000|20,000| |Net Movement of Funds|-101,345|-1,591|-102,936|-10,633| |Total Funds Brought Forward|676,574|2,089|678,663|689,296| |Total Funds Carried Forward|575,229|498|575,727|678,663| |||**Represented By**||| |General (Unrestricted)|405,979|0|405,979|656,533| |MIDWEEK (Designated)|1,852|0|1,852|2,509| |Youth (Designated)|3,404|0|3,404|1,062| |Little'Uns (Designated)|663|0|663|865| |Club 7-11 (Designated)|167|0|167|605| |ARK (Designated)|3,224|0|3,224|0| |Ephesian Fund (Designated)|0|0|0|15,000| |Annexe (Restricted)|0|0|0|1,151| |Pastoral Care (Restricted)|0|498|498|938| |Sale of 211 (Designated)|159,939|0|159,939|0| 14 | P a g e **ST GILES' CHURCH – NORMANTON BY DERBY - ANNUAL REPORT 2025** ## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION** ||**Unrestricted**|**Restricted**|**Total**|**Prior Year**| |---|---|---|---|---| |Current Assets||||| |Cash|187,986|498|188,484|35,042| |Accounts Receivable|13,676|0|13,676|10,854| |Prepayments|0|0|0|0| |Total|201,662|498|202,160|45,896| |Non-Current Assets||||| |Fixed Assets|382,459|0|382,459|641,259| |Investments|0|0|0|0| |Total|382,459|0|382,459|641,259| |Current Liabilities||||| |Accounts Payable|8,892|0|8,892|8,493| |Deferred Income|0|0|0|0| |Total|8,892|0|8,892|8,493| |Non-Current Liabilities||||| |Long Term Loan / Mortgage|0|0|0|0| |Total|0|0|0|0| |Net Current Assets|192,770|498|193,268|37,404| |Total Net Assets (Assets Minus
Liabilities)|575,229|498|575,727|678,663| |||||| |**_Represented By_**||||| |General (Unrestricted)|405,979|0|405,979|656,533| |MIDWEEK (Designated)|1,852|0|1,852|2,509| |Youth (Designated)|3,404|0|3,404|1,062| |Little'Uns (Designated)|663|0|663|865| |Club 7-11 (Designated)|167|0|167|605| |ARK (Designated)|3,224|0|3,224|0| |Ephesian Fund (Designated)|0|0|0|15,000| |Annexe (Restricted)|0|0|0|1,151| |Pastoral Care (Restricted)|0|498|498|938| |Sale of 211 (Designated)|159,939|0|159,939|0| ## **SIGNATURE** These accounts have been approved by the trustees, and are signed on their behalf by: Name Signature Date 15 | P a g e **ST GILES' CHURCH – NORMANTON BY DERBY - ANNUAL REPORT 2024** ## **NOTES - ACCOUNTING POLICIES** ## **BASIS OF PREPARATION** These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the "Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) ("the Charities SORP"), with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland ("FRS 102") and with the Charities Act 2011. The charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity as set out in FRS 102. The principles adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out in the accounting policies below. ## **GOING CONCERN** The Trustees consider THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST GILES', NORMANTON BY DERBY a going concern at the date for approving the accounts. There are no material uncertainties that the charity can continue as a going concern for the next year. ## **KEY RISKS & UNCERTAINTIES** The charity is exposed to various risks, including operational, financial and reputational risks. The trustees review the charity's activities regularly to identify significant risks and, where possible, they take appropriate measures to mitigate those risks. ## **FUND ACCOUNTING** Unrestricted income funds comprise those funds which the trustees are free to use for any purpose in furtherance of the charitable objects. Unrestricted funds include designated funds where the trustees, at their discretion, have set aside resources for a specific purpose. This includes Midweek, Youth, Little 'Uns, Club 7-11, The ARK, the Ephesian Fund and a fund related to the sale of the property and 211 Village Street during the year. Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by the donor or the term of specific appeal. This includes a Pastoral Care fund and the Annexe Fund (nil balance at the end of 2025). ## **INCOMING RESOURCES** All incoming resources are recognised once the charity has entitlement to the resources, it is probable that the resources will be received, and the monetary value of incoming resources can be measured with sufficient reliability. - All voluntary income from members of the charity are recognised as donations and are included in full, with associated Gift Aid receivable in the Statement of Financial Activities. - Grants where entitlement is not conditional on the delivery of specific performance by the charity are recognised when the charity becomes unconditionally entitled to the grant. - Income resources from charitable trading activities such as the letting of the building are accounted for when invoices are drawn up (as at the point of entitlement). - Donated services and facilities are included at the value to the charity where this can be quantified. - Gifts in Kind are accounted for at a reasonable estimate of their value to the charity or the amount actually realised. 16 | P a g e **ST GILES' CHURCH – NORMANTON BY DERBY - ANNUAL REPORT 2025** ## **NOTES - ACCOUNTING POLICIES** - Volunteer time, the value of voluntary support for the work of the charity, is not included in the accounts but is described in the Trustees Annual Report. - Investment Income is included in the accounts when receivable ## **RESOURCES EXPENDED** Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out the resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty. ## **GOVERNANCE COSTS** There were no Governance Costs incurred during 2025. Governance costs include costs associated with the independent examination of the financial statements, compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements and any other expenditure incurred on the strategic management of the charity. ## **LIABILITY RECOGNITION** Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources. ## **TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS** Assets over the value of [amount] are capitalised. Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets at rates calculated to write off the cost of an asset, less its estimated residual value, over the expected useful economic life of that asset, as follows: - Freehold property - 50 years on straight line basis - Musical and Technical Equipment - 20 years on straight line basis - Office and computer equipment - 5 years on straight line basis - Furniture, fixtures and fittings - 25 years on straight line basis ## **PENSIONS** The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions are charged to the statement of Financial Activities as they become payable in accordance with the rules of the scheme. ## **OPERATING LEASES** The charity has an operating lease on the office photocopier. The rental is charged quarterly in advance ## **TAXATION** The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities. 17 | P a g e **ST GILES' CHURCH – NORMANTON BY DERBY - ANNUAL REPORT 2025** ## **NOTES - ACCOUNTING POLICIES** ## **JUDGEMENTS AND KEY SOURCES OF ESTIMATION** The trustees do not consider that there are any material sources of estimation or uncertainty at the balance sheet date that could result in a material adjustment to the carrying values of assets and liabilities in the next reporting period. In preparing financial statements certain judgements, estimates and assumptions have to be made that affect the amounts recognised in the financial statements. The trustees consider the following to be significant: - The annual depreciation charge for property, plant and equipment is sensitive to changes in the estimates for useful economic life and residual value. These estimates are reassessed annually and, when necessary, adjusted to reflect current circumstances. - The constructive obligation for grants payable is based on an assessment of the likely duration of the supported activity. This estimate is re-assessed annually and the obligation is adjusted to reflect current expectations. ## **CONCESSIONARY LOANS** The charity initially recognises and measures concessionary loans at the amount received or receivable. The carrying amount is adjusted in subsequent years to reflect repayments and any accrued interest. 18 | P a g e **ST GILES' CHURCH – NORMANTON BY DERBY - ANNUAL REPORT 2025** ## **NOTES - ANALYSIS OF INCOME & EXPENDITURE** ## **ANALYSIS OF INCOME** ||**Unrestricted**|**Restricted**|**Total**| |---|---|---|---| ||**Incoming**|**Resources**|| |**Donations & Legacies**|||| |Donations|116,366|560|116,926| |Gift Aid|23,541|0|23,541| |Grants|5,830|0|5,830| |**Charitable Activities**|||| |Event Income|11,602|0|11,602| |**Investments**|||| |Bank Interest|187|0|187| |**Trading Activities**|||| |Rental Income|1,653|0|1,653| |Sales|0|0|0| |**Other**|||| |Other Income|36,306|0|36,306| |Total incoming resources|195,484|560|196,044| ## **PRIOR YEAR** ||**Unrestricted**|**Restricted**|**Total**| |---|---|---|---| ||**Incoming**|**Resources**|| |**Donations & Legacies**|||| |Donations|115,424|0|115,424| |Gift Aid|21,358|0|21,358| |Grants|6,180|0|6,180| |**Charitable Activities**|||| |Event Income|12,332|0|12,332| |**Investments**|||| |Bank Interest|180|0|180| |**Trading Activities**|||| |Rental Income|1,074|0|1,074| |Sales|0|0|0| |**Other**|||| |Other Income|24,393|0|24,393| |Total incoming resources|180,941|0|180,941| 19 | P a g e **ST GILES' CHURCH – NORMANTON BY DERBY - ANNUAL REPORT 2025** ## **ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE** ## **CURRENT YEAR** ||**Unrestricted**|**Restricted**|**Total**| |---|---|---|---| ||**Resources Used**||| |**Charitable Activities**|||| |Activities|17,899|0|17,899| |Admin|6,751|0|6,751| |Advertising|1,464|0|1,464| |Bank Charges|153|0|153| |Depreciation|8,800|0|8,800| |Event Costs|8,420|0|8,420| |Gifts Given|40,568|1,000|41,568| |Other Expenditure|1,097|0|1,097| |Premises|57,670|1,151|58,821| |Staff Costs|149,006|0|149,006| |**Governance Costs**|||| |Governance Costs|0|0|0| |Total resources used|291,829|2,151|293,980| ## **PRIOR YEAR** ||**Unrestricted**|**Restricted**|**Total**| |---|---|---|---| ||**Resources Used**||| |**Charitable Activities**|||| |Activities|3,010|0|3,010| |Admin|8,318|0|8,318| |Advertising|3,307|0|3,307| |Bank Charges|60|0|60| |Depreciation|2,741|0|2,741| |Event Costs|15,483|0|15,483| |Gifts Given|60,599|1,100|61,699| |Other Expenditure|2,940|0|2,940| |Premises|28,143|4,530|32,673| |Staff Costs|81,343|0|81,343| |**Governance Costs**|||| |Governance Costs|0|0|0| |Total resources used|205,944|5,630|211,574| 20 | P a g e **ST GILES' CHURCH – NORMANTON BY DERBY - ANNUAL REPORT 2025** ## **NOTES - ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS** ## **CURRENT YEAR** ||**Unrestricted**|**Restricted**|**Total**| |---|---|---|---| |Current Assets|201,662|498|202,160| |Non-Current Assets|382,459|0|382,459| |Current Liabilities|8,892|0|8,892| |Non-Current Liabilities|0|0|0| |Total Net Assets (Assets Minus
Liabilities)|575,229|498|575,727| ||||| ## **PRIOR YEAR** ||**Unrestricted**|**Restricted**|**Total**| |---|---|---|---| |Current Assets|43,807|2,089|45,896| |Non-Current Assets|641,259|0|641,259| |Current Liabilities|8,493|0|8,493| |Non-Current Liabilities|0|0|0| |Total Net Assets (Assets Minus
Liabilities)|676,574|2,089|678,663| ||||| 21 | P a g e **ST GILES' CHURCH – NORMANTON BY DERBY - ANNUAL REPORT 2025** ## **NOTES - OTHER** ## **VOLUNTEERS** The charity benefits greatly from the voluntary contributions of time and money. Please refer to the trustees' report for further detail about volunteer contributions in the organisation. ## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION FEES** There were no fees payable to the independent examiner for independent examination. ## **STAFF COSTS** The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as follows:Gross wages and salaries: [£59,444], Employers NI costs [£5,635], Employers Pension costs [£3,098](prior year Gross wages and salaries: [£45,599], Employers NI costs [£1,943], Employers Pension costs [£2,374])The average number of employees during the year was 4(the average number of employees during the prior year was 4.5).No employees received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year or prior year. ## **KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL** The charity considers its key management personnel to be the clergy and church wardents, none of whom are paid by the charity, although the clergy receive reasonable expenses incurred in the course of their work. ## **TRUSTEE REMUNERATION** During the year no trustees received remuneration.(amounts from the prior year were nil) ## **TRUSTEE EXPENSES** During the year 3 trustees incurred out-of-pocket expenses totalling £10,050.(prior year 3 trustees incurred out-of-pocket expenses totalling £5,484)All expenses were incurred for the day-to-day running of the charity's activities. ## **TRUSTEE DONATIONS** During the year the total aggregated donations made to the charity by the trustees was £17,554. There were no conditions attached to the donations. (total aggregate donations from prior year were £14,284) 22 | P a g e **ST GILES' CHURCH – NORMANTON BY DERBY - ANNUAL REPORT 2025** ## **NOTES - OTHER** ## **TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS** ||||**Music & Technical**|| |---|---|---|---|---| ||**Fixtures & Fittings**|**Freehold Property**||**Total**| ||||**Equipment**|| |||||| |||**Cost**||| |Prior to 1st January 2025|12,000|28,000|10,000|50,000| |Additions in financial year|0|0|0|0| |Total as at 31st December
2025|12,000|28,000|10,000|50,000| |||||| |||**Revaluations**||| |Prior to 1st January 2025|0|0|0|0| |Additions in financial year|0|-5,000|0|-5,000| |Total as at 31st December
2025|0|-5,000|0|-5,000| |||||| |||**Depreciation**||| |Prior to 1st January 2025|8,586|-607,000|7,155|-591,259| |Additions in financial year|600|252,700|500|253,800| |Total as at 31st December
2025|9,186|-354,300|7,655|-337,459| |||||| |||**Net Book Value**||| |As at 31st December 2025|2,814|377,300|2,345|382,459| |As at 31st December 2024|3,414|635,000|2,845|641,259| ## **DEBTORS** Accounts Receivable |**Description**|**Amount**| |---|---| |Gift Aid|12,210| |Trade Debtors|1,466| |Total|13,676| ## **PREPAYMENTS** |**Description**|**Amount**| |---|---| |Prepayments|0| |Total|0| ## **CREDITORS** ## Accounts Payable |**Description**|**Amount**| |---|---| |Accruals|1,558| |Finance Lease Liabilities|0| |Tax & Social Security|0| |Trade Creditors|7,334| |Total|8,892| 23 | P a g e **ST GILES' CHURCH – NORMANTON BY DERBY - ANNUAL REPORT 2025** ## **NOTES - OTHER** ## **DEFERRED INCOME** |**Description**|**Amount**| |---|---| |Deferred Income|0| |Total|0| ## **ANALYSIS OF CHARITABLE FUNDS** Current Year |**Fund Name**|**Opening Balance**|**Income**|**Expenditure**|**Fund Transfers**|**Closing Balance**| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |**Unrestricted**|||||| |General (Unrestricted)|656,533|178,610|179,164|-245,000|405,979| |Total|656,533|178,610|179,164|-245,000|405,979| |**Designated**|||||| |MIDWEEK (Designated)|2,509|3,431|4,088|0|1,852| |Youth (Designated)|1,062|6,485|4,144|0|3,404| |Little'Uns (Designated)|865|606|808|0|663| |Club 7-11 (Designated)|605|522|960|0|167| |ARK (Designated)|0|5,830|2,606|0|3,224| |Ephesian Fund
(Designated)|15,000|0|15,000|0|0| |Sale of 211 (Designated)|0|0|85,061|245,000|159,939| |Total|20,041|16,874|112,665|245,000|169,250| |Unrestricted Total|676,574|195,484|291,829|0|575,229| |**Restricted**|||||| |Annexe (Restricted)|1,151|0|1,151|0|0| |Pastoral Care
(Restricted)|938|560|1,000|0|498| |Total|2,089|560|2,151|0|498| |Restricted Total|2,089|560|2,151|0|498| |TOTAL|678,663|196,044|293,980|0|575,727| 24 | P a g e **ST GILES' CHURCH – NORMANTON BY DERBY - ANNUAL REPORT 2025** ## **NOTES - OTHER** ## **PRIOR YEAR** |**Fund Name**|**Opening Balance**|**Income**|**Expenditure**|**Fund Transfers**|**Closing Balance**| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |**Unrestricted**|||||| |General (Unrestricted)|695,795|180,941|205,203|-15,000|656,533| |Total|695,795|180,941|205,203|-15,000|656,533| |**Designated**|||||| |MIDWEEK (Designated)|1,213|3,757|2,461|0|2,509| |Youth (Designated)|200|5,483|4,621|0|1,062| |Little'Uns (Designated)|569|548|252|0|865| |Club 7-11 (Designated)|651|485|531|0|605| |ARK (Designated)|0|0|0|0|0| |Ephesian Fund
(Designated)|15,000|0|15,000|15,000|15,000| |Sale of 211 (Designated)|0|0|0|0|0| |Total|17,633|10,273|22,865|15,000|20,041| |Unrestricted Total|713,428|191,214|228,068|0|676,574| |**Restricted**|||||| |Annexe (Restricted)|5,680|0|4,529|0|1,151| |Pastoral Care
(Restricted)|2,038|0|1,100|0|938| |Total|7,718|0|5,629|0|2,089| |Restricted Total|7,718|0|5,629|0|2,089| |TOTAL|721,146|191,214|233,697|0|678,663| ## **FUND TRANSFERS** |**Description**|**From**|**To**|**Amount**| |---|---|---|---| |Net proceeds|General|Sale of 211|245,000| ## **FUND DESCRIPTIONS** |**Name**|**Description**| |---|---| |General|An unrestricted fund for the general operations of the church| |MIDWEEK|A fund for the operation of the Midweek ministry| |Youth|A fund for the operation of Youth ministry| |Little'Uns|A fund for the operation of pre-school children's ministry| |Club 7-11|A fund for the operation of junior school children's ministry| |ARK|A fund for the operation of the ARK after-school ministry| |Ephesian Fund|A fund for the Common Fund contribution| |Annexe|A restricted fund for the Annexe building project| |Pastoral Care|A restricted fund for pastoral care| |Sale of 211|A fund for the support of gospel workers| ## **TRANSACTIONS TO RELATED PARTIES** None 25 | P a g e **ST GILES' CHURCH – NORMANTON BY DERBY - ANNUAL REPORT 2025** ## **NOTES - OTHER** ## **PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT** For the year-ended 31 December 2024 the PCC prepared accounts on the Receipts & Payments basis, though did include an estimation of Assets and Liabilities in the notes to the accounts. For the period beginning 1 January 2025 the PCC has prepared accounts on the Accruals basis. As a result prior period adjustments for Fixed Assets have been made to reflect the position for 31 December 2024 as if Accruals accounts had been prepared. Fixed Assets: The PCC estimated the value of assets retained for Church use at 31 December 2024 to be £642,000. This was comprised of: - Church Centre: £385,000 - House at 211 Village Street: £250,000 - Church AV system: £4,000 - Chairs in Church: £3,000 As set out in the Accounting Policies section, the PCC has adopted a depreciation policy for Fixed Assets, and has applied this retrospectively. As a result the closing balances as at 31 December 2024 shown above have been revised to total £641,259 - a difference of £741, as follows: - Church Centre: £385,000 - estimated value at 31 December 2024 taken as deemed value and will be depreciated over 50 years from 1 January 2025 - House at 211 Village Street: £250,000 - estimated value at 31 December 2024 taken as deemed value and will be depreciated over 50 years from 1 January 2025 (note that this asset was sold in [May] 2025) - Church AV system: £2,845 - Purchase prices in 2010 of £10,000 used as basis for depreciation, thus net book value at 31 December 2024 restated to be £2,845 - Chairs in Church: £3,414 - Purchase prices in 2010 of £10,000 used as basis for depreciation, thus net book value at 31 December 2024 restated to be £3,414 For the same reason, there were also some adjustments to prior period balances related to the following: - Gift Aid income (2024 reported: £25,576, 2024: restated: £21,358) - Staff costs (2024 reported: £80,118, 2024: restated: £82,837) The amounts shown in the Prior Period balance sheet (e.g. Gift Aid Receivable and Payroll taxes) are as per the amount estimated in the 31 December 2024 accounts. 26 | P a g e **ST GILES' CHURCH – NORMANTON BY DERBY - ANNUAL REPORT 2025** ## **DERBY CITY DEANERY SYNOD 2025** ## **WEDNESDAY 12[th] MARCH 2025 – ST ALKMUND’S CHURCH** Updates were provided on key diocesan initiatives. The Growing Faith project reported encouraging progress with expansion to additional age groups planned. The Greenhouse project was also introduced, aiming to support the development of fresh expressions of church across the deanery. A report from General Synod highlighted ongoing national discussions on safeguarding reforms, including consideration of independent oversight models, alongside continued focus on victim care and racial justice. Locally, safeguarding updates included staffing changes, implementation of a new DBS system, and recognition of the need for increased support for Parish Safeguarding Officers. Financially, the deanery reported a stable position, with parish contributions meeting expectations and budgets returning to pre-pandemic levels. ## **THURSDAY 22[nd] MAY 2025 – ALVASTON PARISH CHURCH** The Growing Younger Communications & Resourcing Officer, part of the Parish Support Team, reported on support for children, youth, and families, including resource signposting, parish support for new initiatives, and diocesan networking. Under Ministry, Mission & Discipleship, progress on the Eco Church agenda was reviewed, including parish performance data against the Diocesan net zero target for 2030. The Energy Footprint Tool was noted as a key resource. Members also took part in small group discussions sharing good practice on themes including hospitality, ministry in care homes, community use of church buildings, school engagement, and the development of new worshipping communities. ## **MONDAY 6[th] OCTOBER 2025 – SINFIN MOOR CHURCH** The meeting received reports from both the General Synod (July 2025) and the Diocesan Synod (June 2025). These highlighted ongoing diocesan restructuring and development work, alongside continued attention to financial governance and oversight. Key areas of focus included expanding disability awareness and inclusion across church life, and progressing planning related to the Church’s Net Zero commitments. A safeguarding update was provided in light of a recent data breach affecting diocesan systems. Members were informed that the diocese has now transitioned to working with a new organisation to strengthen safeguarding procedures, improve data protection, and reduce future risk. The Ministry, Mission & Discipleship team presented work on developing and strengthening growing faith networks across the deanery. Particular emphasis was placed on engaging children, young people, and families, and on building connections between churches and schools. 27 | P a g e **ST GILES' CHURCH – NORMANTON BY DERBY - ANNUAL REPORT 2025** ## **REPORT ON THE FABRIC, GOODS AND ORNAMENTS 2025** The buildings and grounds are in generally good condition and well maintained, and facilitate us well as we seek to proclaim the gospel and grow God's people. The main areas of attention in 2025 have related to the preparation of 211 Village Street prior to its sale, and the Quinquennial Inspection and its ensuing actions. Before its sale, 211's boundary was improved with better fencing and access, full separation was established from the Church Centre and Office, dedicated utility meters were installed, and improvements were made to the house's eaves. The premises were successfully sold in 2025 and no longer form part of the buildings for which St Giles is responsible. Following the Quinquennial Inspection a number of actions were identified and a plan is in place to tackle these in a prioritised order. One recommendation was to schedule regular clearing of the church roof valleys and guttering; the area is prone to leaf and other blockages that did, in adverse weather, lead to water ingress into the building until the obstruction was removed. The inspection also recommended that an asbestos report be conducted. The significant capital cost expected is deterring us from replacing the church centre windows at present, and this is not currently being progressed as a priority. Work to resolve the unpleasant smell in the church annex toilets is ongoing. Routine maintenance and servicing has been carried out on the electrical, gas and firefighting equipment. Relatively minor repairs have been carried out to the church heating system as necessary. We continue to rely on the aging, unreliable and inefficient church boilers installed in 2010 to effectively heat and steward the upkeep of our building. Should it become necessary, please pray that any necessary eco-friendly replacement options, to meet the Diocese's net-zero requirements for new installations, might become both affordable and effective. In the meantime, please pray for the Lord's ongoing protection over the current system. Managing and maintaining St Giles' assets is not a trivial task and we thank God for those whose time and gifts make it happen. We also thank Him for the blessing that our facilities continue to be in the many varied ways we use them for ministry. 28 | P a g e