Ketlerfnl The Parochlal Church Councll of the Ecclesiastical Parlsh Of St Peter And St Paul, Ketterlng Trustees Annual Report and Financlal Statements Year ended 31 December 2024 Registered Charty Number: 1135658
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TRUSTEE'S ANNUAL REPORT ObJectlve8 and prlorltles The purposes of the charity are the promotion in the ecclesiastical parSsh of the whole mission of the church: pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. The charity provides: regular public worship open to all sacred space for personal prayer and conlemplation pastoral work, induding visiling the sick and bereaved the teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups the taking of religious assemblies in 001S the promolion of Christianty through evenls and meelings The parish contsins two churches: the historic parish church of Keltering, St Peter & Sl Paul, (originally founded some 800 years ago) located in the town centre of Kettering, and its sister church of St Michael and All Angels, a 'tin tabernacle, type church. St Peter & St Paul The church of St Peter & St Paul is the oldest building in Kettering. It has stood on the present site for over 500 years and has been at the centre of community life throughout that time. It is a Grade 1 listed building and is a fine example of perpendicular architecture. The tower and spire stand 180 feet in height, and house a peal of 12 bells which were restored and re-dedicated in 2004 and are rung regularfy on Sundays and special occasions. The parish has a population of 18,7C4), and is the largest of five Anglican parishes in the town. St Peter & St Paul holds regular serrfices, hosts civic events for the wider community, and is available for the sacraments of marriage and baptism to those who live within the parish. Nomally, the 10.30am Eucharist is livestreamed to our YouTube channel, "SaintsAndAngelsKettering,° Our principal service is at 10.30 am on Sunday mornings, supplemented once a month with a 7.45 am Traditional Language Holy Communion and around once a month by Choral Evensong. St Michael and All Angels St Mtchael and All Angels Church was founded to serve as a mlssion church In 1908. Once on the very edge of Kettering the 'lin tabernacle, is now at the heart of a thriving communlty. Over a decade has passed since Ihe interior was re-ordered and refurbished. The result of this process had a re-energising effecl on the wngregatlon. The average age of Sunday worshippers nearly halved and congregation size grew, as it became more of a 'community for the cornmunity,. The congregation at St Michael's has a slrong, nurturing, relaxed and inclusive attitude to children.
Current prlorftles In 2024, St Peter & St Paul set itself new priorities to shape its ministry and mission over the coming years. Inspired by the love of God and a vision of new life, the parish committed itself to: Explore together how to journey with God Share our story with others Create a spiritual home for young families St Michael and All Angels continues to work to build an action plan based around vision with the following three priorities: working towards developing engaged work with our young people who are rlsing through their teens into young adulthood running a daytime group for people who are lonely, elderly or otherwise isolated shaping parts of the church service to ring the changes in the church year, build up our music making, and grow the creative talent of the whole congregation in contributing to our worship HEART AND SOUL OF KETTERING Church Bulldlngs The Wardens have an important role in the care of our buildings and add$$ Ihis in their report on page 13. Safeguardlng Report Over the last year as a church, we have complled with the duty under sectlon S of the Safeguarding and Clergy Disclplln8 Measure 2016 to have due regard to the House of Bishops, guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable aduris. 'Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults; Policy and Procedure, was adopted at the PCC meeting held in December 2024. A copy of the Policy and Procedure document can be accessed by all vla our webstie. Currentty, with Rector David's departure, the Safeguarding Tearn, consists of myself {PSO), Angle Milne (Curate, with extensive safeguarding experience) and Frank Crookenden- Johnson (Safeguarding Officer for St Michael's and All Angels). We meet together every two monlhs, but keep in touch when needed between meetings. Vthile we are without an Incumbent the Church Wardens have taken over the Incumbent's responsibilities regardlng Safeguardlng. Both Jo Pearce and Benita Hewitt have undertaken additional Safeguarding Leadership training lo support this role. We continue to use 'Parish Dashboard, to generate our Safeguarding Actk)n Plan, whlch was approved by the PCC in January 2025. One area that has been prevalent in the Actlon Plan has been training and we are fortunate that Angle is qualifpd lo lead Bastc and Foundation level tralning, enabling us to offer thes8 courses in person in the Parish. Courses are also available online via the CofE Safeguarding Training Portal. We now have frfty-six Church members who have undertaken tralning, across both churches. This means that all activities involving children, young people and vulnerable adufts have leaders who are trained In safeguarding and know how to respond, should there be any concerns. Members of the PCC
too, have all completed training, as well as members of the choir, our organist, verger and many of Ihe slewards. The Tower Captain oversees safeguarding within the Bell Tower. Vvhilst we are pleased that so many are now trained, there are still people in roles which require completion of further courses. We Continue to make use of 'Church Suite, to record training undertaken with regards to safeguarding. Carol Walters. our Parish Administrator. continues in the role of Lead Recruiter and we are now happy we have a robust syslem in place for recruitmenl of parishioners into roles involving children. young people 8nd vulnerable adults. Our main priority for the forthcoming year Is to have a risk assessment and a person specificalion in place in for each of the fourteen activities where the main participant is a child or young person, or which includes vulnerable adults. I am grateful to the leaders who have been proactive in putting these into place. Pauline Dixon Parish Safeguarding Officer Bellringers. Report Thanks wer8 extended to our incredible. loyal band of ringers who helped us to'keep the bells ringing. Compared wrth previous years, 2024 was latiVelY "unremarkable.. However, we rang for all services and speci81 events and also the New Year with a band of local ringers, again accompanied by che8rs and fireworks. Pat Edkins Tower Captain Festlve Falr Another year on and the Festive Fair 2024 was the best yetl Taking pla alongside the Kettefing Lights Switch On allowed Ihe church to realty be at the heart of the Kettering communty. Once agaln we saw the return of many local stall holders who ad(nowledged Iheir feedback from last year had been valued and their suggestions implemented. In addition, there were many new slallholders who. through wcffd-of-nK)Uth, had heard of the success from others and wanted to be part of itl Feedback from Ihls year included comments like 'lovely evening,, 'enjoyable night, and nderful event'l It was a del*3ht lo incorporate so much of what P&P has to offer throughout the evening. Our welcome and hospitalty. our music and our worKlerful Church building. The massive team effort Ihat went into the event was immensety appreciated, drawlng on the skills and commrtmenl of the congregation, their families and friends. As a resutt of sharing what we have with the town of Kettering. we managed lo raise over £2.300 for church funds. Naturalty, we are already thinking of ways to improve for next year and woukl welcome any ideas or help that you may want lo offer. (Please contact Lirmla Noble or Rowena Pickford for more infomiation). P&P by the Sea We had a Joyous Iwo weeks in the summer (from 5 Augusl - 18 August) when the communty of Kettering had the opportunty to engage with P&P; providing a wide range of aclivitss. Book hedgehogs, paper spinners, mosalc rainbows and origami were a few of the crafts that were on
offer. Making bird feeders, keyrfngs and fl¢yr arranging, ag with a treasure hunt and making music were also included in P&P by the Seal On some days the weather was kind and we were able to set up in front of ts thurch, Inviting passers-by toioin us. On othei dayswe sheltered in the church but as word spre, we had people coming for specific activilies or retuming agaln and againl Wth members of the parth running Ihe wrde variety of activities avallable, there was so much skill and passion being shared. Having Ihe church open was also inviling for those who jusl wanted to have a bok arcmjnd the building or spend some time in quiet refiection. Overall, the Iwo weeks saw more than 500 people w8lk through tha doors of the church, to take part in activitles or just lo vt8il - many for the very first limel We are looklng forward to the event in 2025 and welcome anyone who mlght have a couple of hours to spare between 28 July-10 Aug to please put your name forward as an actlvity leader or a helperl Sunday Club It has been a real pleasure to lead Sunday Club over the past year, and we look fomard with hope and excitement to the continued developmenl of our chlldren's ministy at P&P. A partlcular highlight of the pa8t year was the children's involvement in Advent, especlally thelr creation of an Advent calendar as part of the countdown to Christmas. Their ¢ontribuliDn was warmly received and appreciated by the church communlty. We also celebrated Chrlstmas together in the Parish Hall with a joyful gathering, during whlch each child received a special Chrislmas gift. Allendance al Sunday Club typically ranges from 12 to 17 children, all aged 4 and above. Vthèn asked what they enjoy most, the children often mention the craft activities and the friendships they have formed - both of whlGh play an important role In fostering a Sense of belonging and joy. As the ministry continues to grow, we are always looklng to expand our team of helpers to support its evolving needs. If you feel called to assist in this rewarding work, please speak to eilher Dlnu Johns or Richard Main. Salnts and Angels Youth 2024 has seen the start-up of the youth group for children of secondary school ag8 and above. A group that meets On a month (usually Ihe leen, date in the month) in the Parish Hall from 6:30-8'.00pm. The children created a plan of the activilies they wanted lo do - from jewellery making to baklng and bowling to Aqua Parkl They put logeth8r a schedule untll the end of Ihe academi¢ year but celebrated Ihe end of 2024 with a Chrlslmas treat - a visit to an Escape Rooml I pleased to say Ihat everyone managed to escape and in good timel Rowena and Linda currently run the group. however. there are fnore peopkn who have F)Ut Iheir names fOard to support and lead. Many of the activities have been made posslble due to a grant that we applied for and won on courtesy of Children's Ministry in the Diocese. We look forward to welcoming more adufts and reaching out lo more of our youth in 2025.
Pastoral Care Team During 2024 Ihe Pastoral Care Team carried oul our usual activities in order to stay connected to people in our parish who are unable to attend church regularly. This is usually due to health. mobility, or transport issues. Mosl contact is by telephone - weekly, fortnightty, or monlhly, depending on need. We also visit people in their homes if we are Invlted to do so. Some of our members lake Holy Communion to church members in their homes if they are unable to attend church in the long term. Two of our team members assist the clergy at the monthly Eucharist al Elm Bank Care home and some members offer prayers and Communion at OINe Row and Gabriel Court care homes each month. Some members help to organize the Acorn Club social evening at Oak Tree Court. This is a monlhty meeting where Oak Tree Court residents share songs, hymns, prayers, poems and memories. Each week throughout 2024 the Pastoral Care Team has printed and delivered pew sheets and newsletters to twenty homes to keep our church community infomed of what is happening at st Peter & St Paul and at St Michael's. Our team has hosted seven afternoon teas In 2024 whlch provlded a chance for parishioners to enjoy sandwiches, cake, and lively conversation. We also hosted a Beelle Drive wilh the kind help of Jean and Robin Bellamy. Our leam leaders Pat Edkins, Kay Short, and myself have met regularly bul have held only one team meeting in 2024. This was due to the busy sGhedules of our members. We hope to have more meetings in 2025. As a result of the Gifts and Talents Sunday in 2023 we gained five new Pastoral Care Team members in 2024. These new members underwent safeguarding training and followed pastoral care training course. Valerie Drage, Christine Mccoy, and Nick To8eland were commissioned in September and Ann Buckby and Abby Heal were commissioned in Dernber by Rev. David Walsh. At the end of the year our team had 19 members, including the clergy, and we plan to have meeting in 2025 to officially welcome our new team members. As with other church groups, we are Ilalslng wlth our parlsh safeguardlng offlcer In order to fulfill our safeguarding requirements. This has been a challenge and there is tnore Work to be done to keep our risk assessments up to date. As always, our team members have enjoyed delivering pastoral care in 2024. It is a privilege to share the love of God with our church community. Kay Short, Pat Edkins, and Debby Edgeworth Pastoral Care Team Leaders
Tea's Up at st Mlchao1'8 Teas Up has had a busy year. We have between 15 and 20 people each week and we have been very grateful for the volunteers who help us continue. So thank you to Helen, Mike, Jo, Nora and Angiel We had a Christrnas paty where everybody brought some food, we played bingo and had a Christmas Sing along (courtesy of Kaleidoscop& Karaoke). We have had a couple of blngo sessions and learnl how to do a Beètle Drivel We have had craft sessions making decorated jars and Christmas cards to sell at the S8Pt8mber fair to false some money. We also, thanks to the Te8co Communty Champion, Julie Gillies, spent a day at Tesco collecting money and raising awareness of Teas Up. Thanks to Nora for organlsing and all the people who gave their time to help usl We raised enough money to replaGe some tables as some of the ones we have are wobbty to say the leastl We don't Just fundraise for our group, but we also had a Macmillan coffee morning which was very successful and greal funl This year we had a trip to Hunstanion and a Chrlstmas thealre trip, but these were restrlct8d by mots'lity issues and so we ar8 going to investigate and book earller In future to include our wheelchalr user members. We have had one member leave due to illness thls year, and we wlll miss Tina. Also, our good friend Bill dled recentty and we shall miss him greatly. We have had some new peopl8 this year too and want to keep expanding the group. We intend to do th18 by having either a craft, presentation or other event booked In advance 80 we can advertise Ihem In the Locals and on social media. Melanle Bale Mothorn, Unlon We Slarted the year 88 usual wlth Ihe AGM which Rev. David chaired. Mary Watts and Elizabeth Booth came to lalk about craftlng which we all enjoyed. In February for a change Valerie kindly opened her home for our Lent reflections which were led by Kay. Lent was Celebraled in March with Corporate Communion at St Michaels. The subject of our April meeting was Melamorphosis which equlps people with the inspiration, confKlence and skills to work for transformation In their local churches and commun5ties across the UK. We took a. walk around the Church in May and Jo Pearce highlighted the interesting features. It's good to refresh and renew our knowledg8 of our Church. Our meeting In June was an open meeting held in the Evening when Rev. Jane Bums gave a presentaJon on the work of the Ralnbow Hospice which was both insplrlng and compasslonale. In July we enjoyed an afternoon of old fashioned board games. Of course in August we celebrate the life of our founder, Mary Sumner, Jolning with other members of MU in Kettering Deanery. A joyous occasion, This year was special as we welcomed Chrisline Mccoy into MU and Rev. Angle preached. Nlce afiemoon tea afterwards. Angle and I put togelher a card which was emailed to S Korea. The Church was lit up with M,U. colours, very impressive. September is when we join in prayer with M.U. worklwide, giving thanks for all the M.U. can do. At the diocesan Festival we welcomed Bishop Debbie as a member of MU. October we wenl out for lunch at Jeyes in Earls Barton. November, another aftemoon of games, always a good idea to keep the brain alert.
December, Rector David presided at our Advent Corporate Communion which was lovely and quite poignant as this would be the last time . vol raised in celebration and praise. Also, on 61h Dernber during Ihe 16 Days of Activism we joined in partnership with North Northanls Council and other organisations for "Reclaim the Night". This stsrted with a march through Kettering and the meeting afterwards took place in Church which was lit up with Ihe 16 Days colours.mu has always envisaged working with the wider communty and I hope that this will continue in 2025. MU continues to work with the Church Communty, baptisms, church cleaning, the Food Kitchen, pastoral care and home Visiting. Our Diocesan work with Five Wells Prison. Wellingborough conlinues to grow, cards, dothing and support. The Frances Lunch Club. The week before every school holiday we pack 14 bags each containing 20 items which are given lo both St Andrews school and Rothwell Primary school. There are no strings attached and we ask for nothing in return. Our Deanery Zoom Midday prayers continues and long may it last. If you have someone you know who might need a prayer we will be happy lo include them. Faith and prayer underpin us, but we are an organisation which promotes and supports family lrfe in all its many forms and we face up to the challenges of our Modern world. Since 2000, we have used our Consultative Status at the UN to lobby governments and the UN lo create effective policies that translate words into actlon for gender equality. As we enter Ihe Interregnum we will offer as much support as we can to our Clergy. On behalf of all of us grateful thanks are glven to Reclor Davld for his continued support of MU and to lan who arranges the heating and plays for us. My thanks go to the C¢)mmittee who work together and all of you who support our amazing organisation. Hazel Goodman, on behalf of Saints and Angels M.U. Parish Food Kltchen Sadly, the need for the Food Kitchen continues to grow and we now regularty serve 115 to 125 hol meals on a Thursday afternoon - up from last yearfs average of around 100 to 105. For some people Ihe Food Kitchen is clearly a key part of Iheir family budget, and they come regularly; for others it is an emergency provision, and they may come only once or just for a few weeks. Alongside the provision of a hot meal, pudding and packed lunch, we also offer surplLJs fruit, vegetables and baked items kindty donated weekly by Morrisons, Tesco and Bookers. We also continue to offer toiletries and second-hand clothes. We no longer provide food parcels as such, bul are able to hand out non-perishable food items on request. Our guests come from all walks of life - some a homeless and living in tenls, others have accommodation bul have limited finances or have mental health issues. All need a hot meal and somewhere to meet a few friendly faces. In these troubling times, we have had definite posilive impacts on people's melal health for both our guests and our volunleers. A friendly face each weak, support for guests and each other, Ihe ability to give back to the communily goes a long way.
As ever we are thankful that we can continue to provide food for these guests and would like to express our thanks to Tesco, Morrisons and Bookers for their donatlons of surplus food. We also receive donations of non•peri8hable food and toiletries from th8 Sl Peter & St Paul Congregation; Ihe Broughton, Cransley and Mawsley group of churches and varlous indlviduals. During the year, we've also recelved donations of prepared food from the local Funeral Directors, Corby Sixth Form College and Kettering General Hospital. Again, this year, we have been lucky enough to have receNed cash donatlons from various indivKluals, and also from local organisations including Kettering Huxloe Inner Wheel; number of their members also continue to help the Food Kitchen individually. Other donatlons have been received from the Kettering Inner Vtheel. Kettering Huxloe Rotary, Ketterlng Quakers, All Saints Church, the Staff at Kettering Job Centre and Kettering & DistrSct Lions Club. Cranford Wl also supported us by collectlng loilelries. We recelved Harvesl glfts from several churches and Christmas hampers from Blshop Stopford School. During 2024 we received several grants from Ihe Household Support Fund which Is administered locally by the Daylight Centre in Wellingborough in conjunctlon wilh North Northamptonshire Council. This funding comes from the Department for Work and Pensions. We continue to work closely with 8everal local organisations includlng: NNC, the Kettering Food Bank, Frank and Hilary from the St Edward's Food Kitchen, the King's Trust, and Bishop Stopford School. We're graleful to St Edwards for allowing us to use their hall each year on the Christma8 Llght8 Switch On night when the Parish Hall is unavailable. In June 2024 we were dellghted to host sludent8 from the Prlnce's Trust (now called the Klng's Trust) on one of their communlty work days and from Bishop Stopford School on thelr Falth in Action Day. Bolh groups prepared all the hot food, puddings and packed lunches and generally gol everything set up on those days. We hope to be able to host groups from them both again in the future. We are grateful to everyone who helps us to help our guésts. Special thanks are due to all our volunteers who are so generous with their time bolh on Thursday afternoons and behlnd the scenes, and to all the many others who donate generously through other means. Wrthout this support we simply would not be able to run. The Food Kitchen Team Songs and Storles 2024 was a year with mixed emolions for Songs and Stories as we said goodbye to so many children that we have walched blossom over the last few years. Fortunatety, the longevity of the group has enabled us to grow with new people regularly discovering what we have to offer. The group continues to run weekly during lemFtime in the church hall from 10-11.'30. The relaxed group welcomes everyone whenever Ihey feel they can attend. We hwle families that join us on a weekly basis and have been since the children were merely weeks old. Equally, we have famili8s who visit on weeks when they are not working or when other commitments allow them time to come back to us. Until the end of Ihe school year our average number of 10
children in allendance was around 10-15. A fabulous end of year celebration in the Rectory Garden saw David present seven children with leaving gifts. marking the end of an er8 for several families who have older siblings Ihat used to attend the group. Many of the children returned to join us in the summer for our annual trip to Wcksleed Park, embracing the chilly weatherl We still hear from some of the families who have left us through our WhalsApp group, thanks to the lasting friendships that were formed. We were especially pleased that one of the children who left to go to school has now joined our church. Numbers since September have been lower but we have failh thal Ihe group will glow again. The weekly sessions conlinue to follow the format that we feel serves the needs of Ihe group well. The children love the routine of singing familiar songs and 8ngag8 well with the variety of different activities. stories and new songs that we share with them. Rowena and Linda lead the sessions with the support of Tracey, Phil and Anne - using established resources and planning that is amended to keep it fresh and up-to-dale. Our regular visits to the church, seasonal walks and annual Sports Day were all enjoyed and needless to say, the parties in the summer and at Christmas were well recelved! We were very grateful for the early Easter that we had last year as it enabled us to have our inaugural Songs and Stories R8unionl It was an opportunty for us to invite past members of the group to come back and join In with the songs and activities that they enjoyed so muchl It was a wonderful occasion for families old and new to mingle and catch up, make crafts, visit the church for a bl8ssing from Angle and singing with Bemlta. followed by a bring-and-shar8 lunch. From five months to 15 year olds, it was a fantastic celebration for alll We look forward to the coming year where we will meet some very liltle new addrtlons and continue to build friendships in a warm and welcomlng way. The Songs and Stories Tearn l•t Ketterlng {Parl8h Church) Scout Group A big change has tsken place over this last year in Scouting UK with regard to the governance and management of Scouting in Regions, Counties and Districts. The Group Executive Committee Is now the Group Trustee Board. and the Group Scout Leader becomes Group Lead Volunteer. For 'L6ader' read as 'Volunleerf. Further Infomiation on the changes can be provlded, however it Is Important to noie that those changes have no impact to Ihe aclhvities and tralning enjoyed by the young people at Iheir weekly and weekend meetings. Over IhSs last year our Group has continued to flourish, being served by very hard-working, dedicated and talented Leaders (Volunteers) who put an enormous amount of time and effort into ènsuring our young people receive the very best experience thal Scouting has to offer, In additlon to Ihe hours spent planning and taking meetings, a significanl number of our Leaders (Volunteers) have put in additional lime worklng towards achieving permits and qualifications which enables all sections lo carry out supervised activities such as camping, hiking. archery, and a number of water based sports. Our number of young people has slayed consistent and we were also very pleased lo be awarded for the fourth consecutive year the County 100 Award, being one of only five Groups in Northarnptonshire having over one hundred members. Regrettably our annual Group sleepover evenl for the November Remembrance Weekend. ould not go ahead this year. However we did take part in the seplice on Ihe Sunday morning, following which a number of Awards were presented lo youngsters of all seGtions.
Our fvndraising this year also continues to provide much needed financial support lo the Group, mainly by the°59 Club.. This initiative has proved to be a resounding success, and we thank everybody that has contributed and who have promlsed to continue contributing. In particular, these funds coveT the annual cost of the LocBox storage facilty where our camplng and other equipment is stored in a safe and secure environm8nt. The Scout Post Christmas card delivery look place once again which also brought welcomè funds into Ihe Group. We contlnue to explore other avenues of fund raislng to support the Group, with one particular success being the recovery of Gift Ald from HMRC on the regular subscription payments. A big 'Thank You, to our Treasurer who, in addition to the 'usual' treasurer dutles, has been contlnuing to work hard to ensure our applications to HMRC ensure the return of significant funds back into the Group. Our Annual General Meetlng followed the same formal as in 2023, belng held on a Sunday afternoon durlng Ihe middle of a Country Fayre with varlous fun 8Ctivities, 9ames, tombola slalls, and which was a resounding success. During this last year, our Group has contlnued to support the local Explorer Unit (the Kraken Unit) with our Scouts, who upon reaching the age of fourleen have to move on from the Troop, although the majority are relainlng their link with our Group by returning as Young Leaders to support the adult leaders in each section. As always we appreciate the ongoing support from all members of the Cl8rgy and congregation, and we look forward lo developing our workin9 together through the followlng year. All sectlons have delivered a varlety of programmes, with meetings taklng place both indoors and ouldoor8, packed to the brim wlth activities supportlng their badge work. Not lo forget the games at the start and end of each meeting with vthich to lel off a bit - or rather a lot - of steam. We are crosslng fingerg and praying that our freedom to keep on training and devek)ping both our young people and our Leaders (Volunteers) continues in 2025 without any pandemlc or other hindran, thereby maintaining our position as one of the most 8u¢cessful Groups in the Distrlct and County. Group Lead Volunteer Gmup Tmstee Board Chair,. and all Section Volunteers and Members ofthe Gmup Twstee Boa Stewards The four teams of stewards continue to be on duty at all services to meet and get those attending the church, ensuring that whether Ihey are regular attendees or first limers, they know that they are welcome and included in the church famlly. 12
WARDENS, REPORTS St Peter & St Paul It is good lo be able to report that the following works have been carried oul during 2024. Electrical installation survey: Planted Avenue of trees in the driveway and erected sponsor board In north porch: Re-gravel the driveway and removed the chains on the Roughton gates to allow pedestrian acSS once again . Replaced dangerous trap door accessing the spire: Prepared and revamished North porch external doors and replaced opaque glazing '. Replaced gas meter cupboard doors situated at the bottom of the drive .' Various repairs to lead where the roof was found lo be leaking . Cleaning of gutters and downpipes ,' King's Trust students have helped with painting of gates railings and lamp standards and we thank Ihem for their help and enlhusiasm. Regular servicing of gas boilers. fire exlinguishers organ roof alarm and ¢loGk has all been carried oul. On Advenl Sunday, December 1 a Nave Altar in memory of former Rector Canon Frank Pearce was consecrated by Assistant Bishop Pelèrborough, Ed Condry. This year the Qulnquennial Inspeclbn was due and was carried oul by Wllllam Assherton who has been appointed as Quinquennial Inspector for Saint Peler and Saint Paul. His report was published in January and contained several recommendations of work to be done. These are necessary but not urgent and the Ground and Buildings committ88 are working through Ihe priorities listed in the report. We are very fortunate to have a dedicated team on Ihe Grounds & 8uildlngs Commlttee who do so much throughout the year lo help to keep our beautrful and ancient church In a good state of repalr. Josephine Pearce & Benita Hewitt Parlsh Wardens St Mlchael & All Angels The past year has seen our Sunday Club consolldate wlth new leaders and Increaslng numbers of children (and a new name). We have also welcomed Ihe relurn of young people as Acolytes. Our'music group, of muslcians continues to flourish and perform hymns to enliven our services. They ar6 occasionally supported by members of Ihe congregalion playing percussion instrumenls. The group welcomes new members of all musical abilities and none. Outslde of our Sunday services, we are exploring ways of developing a dedicated youth group for our younger people. The regular 'Tea's-up' group continues to Serve our older people well. Our Christian Aid 'big breakfast, raised valuable funds for the Gharity. We have secured grant funding from North Northamptonshire to make significant improvements to our Community Hall, improving the quality and safety of the facilities for its users. Achieving 'Eco-Church' status is actively being explored and is showing promising signs of being achieved in 2025. 13
Once again, our annual Christmas event, this tlme an imaginatively themed 'pass•the-pafcel nativity,, was a joyous and fun filled occasion. We thank everyone who makes these evenls and activities possible, and to all who contribute to the life of the Churth, and continue to ensure that st Michael and All Angels continues to be a special part of the community. We are sad to be losing Rector David and Carys in the New Year, and thank them for all they have done for us. St Michael and All Angels Church Wardens Ketterlng Deanery Synod Ourmission is to enGournge and support the ChUheS of our De8nery to build the Kingdom of God. We do this by.. building relationships,. shanng resources,. and pYIng for each other. What Is Deanèry Synod? Kellering Deanery Is one of 12 geographical areas within the Dloces8 of Peterborough, containing a number of neighbouring churches. Th8 Synod comprls8S the clergy of the Deanery, along with elected lay members from each parish or benefice. The number from each is linked to 8 church's electoral roll. Lay members Vre elected In Aprillmay 2023 for a three- year term of office. Who leads and manage8 D•an•ry Synod? The current officers are: Rural Dean: Revd Nicki Hobbs (Sl Andrew Broughton with Cransley wlth Mawsley) Assisiant Rural Dean: Revd Tom Houston (St Andrew's, Kettering> Lay Chair.. Peter Jackson Secretary: Steve Atkins (resigned February 2025) Treasurer: Alan Ridlay These officers are joined by Hazel Goodman and Lyn Ridley to form the Deanery Slanding and Pastoral Committee. This group met Ihree times during the year. What happens at Deanery Synod meetlng87 Meetings naturally open w5th Prayer and Worship. They also briefly consider recurring business items such as: reports from Diocesan and General Synod", Finance, including Parish Share: local pastoral matters. Each meeling also has a primary focus. Our meetings in 2024.. February - dlscussion in groups about the role of Deanery synod, why people volunteered to be involved, and hopes for future synod meetings. 14
June - visit from Bishop Debbie who spoke about her vision for the diocese and answered questions from the floor. October - discussion on fInanS and fundr8ising. Alan Ridley was appointed as Deanery Treasurer. The synod voled to create a Kettering Deanery Facebook group for advertising services and events, and sharing good news stories. We also welcomed Charlie Nobbs, the Diocesan Director of Mission, to the deanery during his prayer walk round the diocesan boundary as part of Thy Kingdom Come. Steve Atkins Deanery Synod Secretary - KettDeanSec@virginmedia.com 15
REFERENCE & ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION The Irustees of the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastlcal Parish of St Peter & Sl Paul, Kettering ('the charity,, or 'lhe PCC,, or 'the parfsh,) present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 Dember 2024. The financial stslements have been prepared in accordance with the accounling policles set out in note 1 to the accounls, and comply with the Charilies Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting ty Chariti88: Statement of Recommended Practlce applicable to charitres preparing their accounts in accordance wlth the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland published on 16 July 2014. The trustees acknowledge that the charity complies with section 4 of the Charities Act 2008 regarding providing a publlc benefrt and confirm that they have referred to the Charty Commisslon's guidance on public beneflt when reviewlng the charity's alms and objectives and in planning future activities. The charity has also complied with the duty to hav8 regard to House of Bishops, guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. under section 5 of the Safeguardlng and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016. The Parochial Church Councll {PCC) Is a registered charity with Ihe Charity Commission In England under the name 'The Parochial Church Council of the Ecdeslastical Parish of St Peter and St Paul, Kottering, with reglstration number 1135658. The P8rf8h Church of St Peter & St Paul is sltualed next to the Mark81 Place in Kettering, on Sheep Street. It Is part of the Diocese of Peterborough within the Church of England, The correspondence address is The Rectory, Church Walk, Kettering NN16 ODJ. St Mlchael and All Angels, Church is on Garfield Street, Kettering, MN15 68U. 16
PCC members who have served in the year under review, until 18 May 2025, when this report was approved, are: Name Revd. David Walsh Appointment Rector (ex officio) Term changes Resigned February 2025 Resigned February 2025 Revd. Carys Walsh Assistant Pri8St {ex officio) Revd. Jane Burns Revd. Angle Milne Josephine Pearce Hilary Winfield Pat Edkins Assistant Priest {ex officio) Curate (ex officio) Warden (ex officio) Warden (ex officio) Licensed Lay Minister Deanery Synod representative (ex officio) Deanery Synod representalive (ex officio) Deanery Synod preSentatIVe (ex officio) Deanery Synod representative (ex offlcio) Licensed Lay Minister Deanery Synod r8presentativ8 {ex officio} Elected Elecled From May 2025 Victorla Gascoyne Hazel Goodman Benila Hewitt Kay Short John McLaren Jim Balding Term ended May 2025 Ann Buckby Anne Cook Loulse Crookenden- Johnson Debby Edgeworth Martin Hill Catherine Hopklns Richard Main Linda Noble Nora Smith Gavln Sylvester Elected Elected Elected From May 2024 From May 2025 Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Elècted From May 2025 From May 2024 From May 2025 Term ènded May 2025 Kathy Webster Christopher Wnfield Elected Elected From May 2025 17
Structure, Govèrnanco & Management The Parochial Church Counol of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Peter & St Paul, Ketterlng Is the body thal oversees the historic parlsh. Members of the PCC are the trustees of the charity for the purposes of the Charities Act 2006. The method of appointm8nt of PCC members is set out in the Church Represenlalion Rules. Primarily this is an elected body, with members el8Cted for three year lemis, with annual el8clions taking place as the terms of members explre. Under th8 Church Representalion Rules, the parish malntains an Electoral Roll, to which amendments can be made at any tlme as notified to the PCC. A new Roll is created every six years. All Church atlendees are encouraged to regisler on the Electoral Roll subject to rtain ellgibllity requirements, and stand for election to the PCC. On the date this Report was approved the Electoral Roll had 259 members. This compares with a membership of 268 in 2019, followlng the creation of the new Roll. The PCC is represented day-ltrday in Ihe parish by the Rector {'the incumbènt,). The Reverend David Walsh is the Reclor of the parl8h, and is appointed by the Bishop of Peterborou9h. The PCC then delegates some of its responsibilities to Su1COMmIttee8 and working groups. The PCC monitors the work of the St Michael's Church Council, the Grounds & Bulldings, Flnance and other committees, and aim8 to make sure Ihai parish life continues to grow and ourish. Standlng Commlttee The PCC Is required to appoint a Standing Committee, whose role is lo transact the PCC'S business between meetings of the PCC. Our Stsnding Commlttee also understands its role 18 to help manage the flow of work through Ihe PCC by plannlng its agendas, passing comment on draft papers and ensuring any enqulrles or requests for further work made by the PCC are fdlowed up. Exlsting Standing Commitlee members were re-appointed in 2022. As well as Ihe Rector and the wardens, Sam Dearden, Martln Hill, Benita Hewitt were elected members by the PCC. Flnance Commlttee The fir*ance committee is constltuted of the Incufflbenl, the Chalr (nomlnaledlco-opted by the PCC), the Treasurer of the parlsh (appointed by the PCC), the Treasurer of St Michael and All Angels (nominated by the St Mlchael's Church Council), the Wardens and other members appointed by Ihe PCC. Grounds & Bulldlngs The Grounds and Buildings sub-commlttee has Continued ils work to manage any maintenance and repairs to the church buildings during the year.
Financial review The parish conlinues to recover gradually from the financial difficulties imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and then the inflationary environment particularly between 2022 and 2023. in particular. energy costs more Ihan doubled in 2022. The parish has run a structural financial deficil for a number of years, The licensing of our clergy to the nearby parish of All Saints Kettering in December 2019 allowed the setting of a balanced budget in 2020; this has rèsulted in a significant cut in the Diocésan 'Parish Share, assessment. H¢)wever, the impact of COVID-19 on our key external sources of income, from users of some of our buildings, hall hiring income and on some regular givers inevitably caused financial challenges which persist in various forms - both in terms of the income we are able to g8nerate, and the costs we incur. 2024 sees the parish generate, on the face of it, a healthy surplus on unrestricled funds.This posltlon has been boosted by continued caution in paying parish share, and significant legacies (over £30k) received in the year, The recovery is progressing. and the parish is now potentially al a position of being able to routinely pay around 800/0 of its parish share assessmenl. The PCC contlnues to be enormously graleful for the Conllnued generoslty of donors to Ihe parish. You make the work of the parlsh possible. 19
Reserves pollcy It is current PCC policy to maintain a balance on unrestricted funds, which equales to approximately three months, unrestricted payments excluding Parish Share, lo cover emergency situations that may arise from tlme to tima. The parlsh now holds some flxed assets, and ignorlng these items, the Yree reserves. of the parish (being the balaTh of £192,882 on unrestricled funds at the year-end, less the fixed assels valu8 of £5,433) are £187,449. The targel reserves level calculates to £21,000 . The balance currently held exceeds this target, bul these reseNes will be used to fund full parish share payments as required. it is expected that this position will be wound down over the next 3 financial years as the parish builds towards a fulty sustainable annual position. The current reseNes posltlon has been m8de posslble On by paying no parlsh share - an unsustainable position for the parish to be in. The PCC wlll continue to keep the sltuation and Its reserves pollGy under review. the parlsh is currentty In a deficit position and any excess reserves held are Iherefore currentty being used to support the existlng activitles of th8 charty. Independent examlnor A resolution to -appoInt David Kelland of Meadows & Co as independenl examlner for the onsuing year will be proposed at the Annual Parochial Church Meetlng.
I report lo the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Peter And St Paul, Kettering ('the charlv) for the year ended 31 December 2024. Responsiblllties and basss of report As the truslees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance wlth the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act,). I report in respect of my examination of Ihe charity's financial statements 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 th8 Act. Independent examlnerfs statement I hav8 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: accountin9 records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or Ihe financial statements do nol accord with those records; or the financial statements do not compty wilh Ihe applicable requirement8 concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulalions 2008 other than any requirement Ihat the accounts give a 'true and fai¢ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independenl examinalion. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to whlch attention should be drawn in this report in order to enabla a proper understanding of the acuntS to be reached. David Kelland FCA Meadows & Co Llmited Headlands House Kings Court Kettering NN15 6WJ 29 October 2025 21
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 Decembèr 2024 Total lund• 2024 Total fund3 2023 Unftstrtcted Restrlct¢d lunds funds Nole8 In¢om8 fr. Voluntary Inajrne Chafitable aclivilies Olher Iradlng actlvilies.. . Recuning . One4*ff 144,571 3,197 41,643 186,214 3,197 116,284 2.632 41.468 41,468 49,731 Inve8trn8nt Inix)m8 Olher kncome 4,591 4,S91 2.874 278 188,126 197,492 41,643 239,136 Expenditure on.. Charitable activitie8 117 178 128137 Net Income {expendlturel 80,314 32,684 112,998 78,485 Transfer8 bets¥eeTr fund8 Net movement In lund8 80.314 32,684 112,998 78.485 Reconcillatlon in fvnds Total lunds brought forward Total lund8 cafrfed lorward 112 568 192 882 133734 246 732 There were no other recognised gaini and1088e$ in the ye•r8 other than those shown above.
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 December 2024 Notes 2024 2023 Tangible fixed assets 6833 6.409 Currenl assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 15,830 236 463 262,293 3,675 143 082 146.757 Liabilities CreditOfS'. 8mount8 falllng due within one year 10 Net cuirenl a¥oets 241299 127.325 Total assets less current Ilabllltlas I lotal n81 assets The funds ofthe charity.. Restrictad incom& lund$ Unreslricled lunds 11 63,860 21,166 246 732 The financial statements of the charlly Vre approved and aulhorised for issue by the Councll on May 2025 and signed on Its behalf by: J Pearce Warden 8 Hewitt Warden 23
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 Decembér 2024 Accountlng pollcles The principal accounting pollcles adoptèd, judgements and key sources of esllmatlon and uncertainty In the preparaiion of the financial statements are as follows- Basls of preparatlon The charlty Is a Parochial Church Councll as establlshed under the Parochial Church Councll (Powers) Measures of 1921 and 1956. The charfty has opted lo prepare accruals based accounts, and ther8fore the flnancial statements have been prepared In accordance with Accounling and Reportlng by Charities: Slatement of ReMrnended PractSce appllcable to charities ppariThg their accounts In accordance with the Financial Reportlng Standard appllcable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102) 2019. The charlty meets ihe definition of a publlc benefit entlty under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are Snlilally recogntsed at historic cost or transaction value. AS described in the trustees, report. Ihe trustees conslder that the charily has adequate resources avallable to it to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Accordingty they have adopled Ihe golng concern basls In preparlng the flnandal $talemenl$. The financial 8tatement8 Show a true and falr view of the financlal posltlon of the charity. Fund accountlng Unrestricted fijnds are general fund8 that are avallable for use at the Irustee8' discretion In furtherance of the oblectlves of the charlly. Restricted funds ara fund$ ihat have been donated or granted fer a specffic use, These funds are expended in accordance wlth the requlrements of the donor or grantor. Incomlng rnsour¢•s Income is recognised in accordance with the SORP requirements for entitlement, probablllty and mea$urement, Expendlture and Irreeoverable VA T Expendlture Is accounted for on an accrual8 basls. Expenditure Include$ VAT which Cannot be recovered, whlch Is reported as part of the expendlture to lchIl relates. Charitable aciivitie8 expenditure compri8e3 the costs of the primary actlvbtles of the charlty. Allocatlon of costs Costs are classed as elther dlreclly charltablè. or as support co$1$ of the charity. Support ¢0818 are those incurred In provldlng day-to-day admlnlstratlve support or underpinning the infrasiniciure of the charity. Support costs are allocated wholly to ¢horitable activitie$ as there are no other clas8e8 of expendlture Incurred by the charlty. Tanglble Ilxed Jssots The charity capitalise$ as assets fixtures and Ilttings costlng Indlvidually more than £1.000. Fixtures and fftlings are depreciated over 10 years. Consecraled and beneficed property {for example, the church bulldlngs. Including parlsh and community halls) are excluded from the finan¢ial statement$ under Ihe provlsions of sectlon 10 of the Charilies Act 2011, Taxatlon As a registered ¢harity, the PCC is exempl from taxatlon on Ils Income and gains falling wilhin chapter 3 of part 11 to the Corporation Taxes Act 2010 and section 256 Taxatlon of Chargeable Gains A¢t 1992, to the extent Ihal these are applled to chafltable purposes. 24
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 Decomber 2024 Operatlng leases Rentals under operating leases are char9ed lo the Statement of Flnancial Activities on a straight-line basls over the lease tenn. Flnanclal Instruments Financial assets and financlal1Sabllitles are recognlsed when Ihe charity becomes a paty to the contractual provisions of the Inslrument. The charity only has financial assets and finan¢ial liabllities of a kind that quallfy as basic financial inslruments. Basic financial inslruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value. Trade and other debtors are recognised al the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued al the amount prepaid net of any trade dlscounts due. Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short-term highly IUld inve81ment$ with a short maturfty of Ihree months or less from the date of a¢qulsltlon or openin9 of the deposit or similar account. Cr&Jitors and provlslons are reco9nlsed where thè charlty has a present obligalion resulting from a past event that wlll probably result In the transfer of funds to a thlrd party and the amount due to settle the obllgallon can be measured or estimated reliably. Ciedltors and provlsSons are normally recconised at their settkmeni amounl after allowing for any trade dIOUnt$ due. 1. Voluntsry Income 2024 Unr••trlcl•d funds 2024 Ra8trkt•d fund• 2024 2023 Total UnreslrKted fund• lund8 2023 Restrlcled 2023 funds Total fund8 Regular9i¥ing Legacies other donation$ 69,026 38,942 69.026 38,942 69,237 5,097 69.237 5,097 180 214 2. Charltsble activltles 2024 2023 PCC fees for weddings and funerals All charilable actlvities income relates to unre$lricted funds. 25
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 Da¢•mber 2024 3. Other trading actlvltlo8 2024 2023 Re¢urrlng: 8uildirKJs hlre I rentals Fundraising èvents El6ctrlc4ty recharg&s.'current year Other 30,149 1,213 10.106 31.941 500 10,211 ex¢eptlonal: Electriejly rechafges.. relatiry to previous year8 All other Irading activilies income relates to unrestricted funds. 4. Investment Income 2024 2023 InC¢A from cash and ¢agh deposll fund$ All Investh*nt income relate8 to unreslrlcted funds. 5. Analy818 of expendlture on charllable actlvltl 2024 2023 Parish ministry, Induding Pari8h Share Slaff costs Other support cojtg $0,728 9,684 28,441 18,973 Parish mlnlstry ¢OSts include £ 20,100 (2023., £nil) pald or payable to the Dloce8e of Pet•rt)orough in Parish Share, which is an assessment on indlvldtsal parishes based on a number of factors around paflsh 8lze. This primarily funds the salary and some accommodatlon cos18 of parlsh clergy, who are employed by Ihe Dlocese. The parish has pald 21% (2023.. 0%) of its Parish Share assessment. The shortfall againsl the assessment wa8 as a result ¢1 the contlnukng Impact ol Cov1&19 on the parish financlal positlon and the level of regular givlng, together wilh the ongoing Impact of Increased energy CQ$ls. 6. Staff costs 2024 2023 Ramunerallon and errployern Nl conlributions The parlsh has 2 employees (2023.. 1), working part tim¢. No employees had ren)uneration of over £60,000 in the year. Expense8 of £5,178 {2023: £4.913) were pald to 2 (2023: 2) trustee$, being the clergy members of the PCC In conne¢tion with costs in¢urred In theSr day to day dutles.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 December 2024 7. Analysis of other support costs 2024 2023 Energy l utilities Insurancè Maintenance Adminislrakn'on 28,280 9,211 18,20B 3S,372 8,738 8,202 64.227 Support Costs include lees payablolo tl independent examlnar {D8vid Kelland of Meadtwis & Col of £660 {2023.' £588). 8. Flxed assets Fixtures and ffitting8 Total Cogt At 1 J8nu8ry 2024 Addilions At 31 December 2024 9,767 9.767 Depr•¢l•tlon Al 1 January 2024 Charge for th8 year At 31 Detsmber 2024 3,358 977 3,358 977 Nel book valuè at 31 De¢xmber 2024 Nel bo¢Jk value at 31 Decembei 2023 9. D•btors 2024 2023 Trad• d•blorn 10. Credltors 2024 2023 Trade creditors and accru818 19.432 27
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 D•c•mbor 2024 11. Analysls of charftablo funds At31 Docemb•r 2024 At1 January 2024 Expenditurè Incom¥ and transler8 Roughton Memorial Malnlenance Fund Fabrlc Fund Music Tre8 planting Special Collectk)ns Soup Kikhen St Mlchael's Improvemenl Fund St Micha81'8 Garden Fund 1.324 8.341 1,000 1,324 8,341 17,260 66 5,665 20,820 19.OLM) 1,295 5,710 1S.638 {2,750) (1,230) (175) (4,804) 205 280 280 12. Taxatlon The charlty 18 exempt from tax on income and galn$ falling wlthln sedon 505 of Ihe Taxes Aci 1988 or sectlon 252 of the Taxatlon ol Chargeable Galns Acl 1992 to the extent that these are applled to 118 charitable object8. 13. Analys18 of net a88ets between funds Total funds 2024 Total fund8 2023 Unr•stri¢ted nd8 ReslNcted funds Fixed as8et8 l)eblor8 C88h Credllors- amoun18 falling due wrylhlfi one year 5,433 15,830 182,613 6,433 16,830 236,483 6,409 3,675 143,062 53.850 246 732 133734 14. Post balance shoet events There are no post balance sheet event$ io report. 28
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL 8TATEMENT8 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 Decembor 2024 15. Comparative ststement of financial activities Totsl lund? 2023 Unre31ricted Rostricled funds fund$ Notes Income from,. Voluntary InCrne Charitable activilies Olher trading activities.. . RerrIng . Oneaoff 105.047 2,632 11,236 116,284 2,632 49.731 49,731 In¥e81ment Income Clher inc(Mne 2,874 278 176,890 2,874 278 188,126 11,236 Expenditure on.. Charilable athilles 12 181 109 *t InMe lexpendllure) 79.430 19451 78A86 Tr8n8fe(s between lund$ 1.505 Net movemenl In fvrKI? 79,430 560 78,486 Reconciliation in lunds Total lunds brought foThYard Total lund8 carrled forward 11 112568 There were no other recognSsed gains and108ses in Ihe years other than those shown above. 29