The Parish Church of Great Harwood, St Bartholomew & St John PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL 2025 Revd Graham Birch Vicarage. Church Lane BB6 7PU Tel 801374 madrev ra aol.com Churchwardens Mrs Olwen Sudders Mr Les Kilsby 14 HeymooT Ave, BB6 7SS Tel 884644 2 Blackl&qch, Blackburn Old Rd Tel 952068 BB6 7UU olwensudders bto enworld.com les.kilsb mail.com Deputy Warden Elected PCC Members Mrs Tracey Williams Mrs Jennifer Entivistle Mrs Karen Exton Mr David Heaton Mrs Joyce Miller Mrs Cynthia Parkinson Mr Ross Sheldeton I Park Avenue BB6 7RP Tel 07929864640 trace williams56 ahoo.com 17 Holdsworth Drive BB6 7FR Tel 07890071114 en.hLaton hotmail.com 25 Delph Mount BB6 7QF Tel 889976 extonkareii ahoo.co.uk 77 Edge End Lane BB6 7QD Tel.876996 d.heaton2510 yinail.coin 42 Edgeside, BB6 7JS Tel 884247 ce.lni Iler03 oiitlook.com 5 Pendle Road, BB6 7TN Tel 884950 nthia talktalk.net Park Lodge, Church Lane BB6 7PU Tel.07977563347 r.shek"leton New Sawley Grange Fann Tel.07770702034 ro yemlker Gisburn Rd.Sawley Clitheroe BB7 4LH Mr. Roger Walker sk .com btinternet.com Deanery Synod Representative Mr Mark Exton 25 Delph Mount BB6 7QF Tel 889976 Mrs. Rachel Shovelton 38 Windsor Road BB6 7RR Tel 07758098377 markexton?5 rachel shuv ahoo.co.uk icloud.coin
PCC Treasurer Ivfr David Heaton 77 Edge End lane BB6 7QD Tel.876996 d.heaton?510 mail.com PCC Secretary Mrs Lucy Bell 27 Bostons BB6 7HJ Tel. 07815620339 cc.secreta .stbarts btinternet.com Parish Offiice MTS Cynthia Parkinson Tel 829240 st.bartholomews20?4 outlook.com Standing Committee
Parish of Great Hanmood St Bartholomew and St John THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND Working wilhin Gat Hanvood Ecumenical Partnership Annual Report and Financial Ststements of the Parochial Church Council For the year ended 31 December 2024 Vlcar Revd Graham Birch The Vicarage Church Lan& Great HalOd B86 7PU Bank Barclays Bank plc The Mall Church Street 81ackbum B815AF Independant Examlnér Revd Alan Clemenls MA. ACIB, FCIE 15 Carleton Road Great Knowley Chorley PR6 8TQ Table of Contsnts Annual Report Financial Statements 11 Accounting Policies 14 Independent Examiner's Report 15 vioin
Annual Report of the Parochial Church Council for the year ended 31 December 2024 objectiv and Acttvities. Yhe PCC is aware of the Charty Commission's guidance on public benefft in their publication The cvancement of Religion for Public Benefiy and have given regard to it in their administration of the Patish. The PCC believes that, by fulfilling its responsibility to work together with the incumbent and to Cc-operate in all matters of concem and importance for the promotion of the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and e¢umeni¢al, it provides a benefit to the public by - providing resources and facilities for public worship, pastoral care and spiritual. moral and intellectual development, both for tts members and for anyone who wishes to benefit from what the Church offers., promoting Christian values, and service by members of the Church in the Parish to ts community, to the benefit of individuals and society as a whole. THE PARISH Great Har4vood is an ancient market town 1¢h prospered as a mill town in Ihe nineteenth century ar&li has developed further with light industy and suburban housing. A chapel-of-ease on the current te was recorded in 1335. the present churGh, originally known as St Lawrence. Is largely 15th-16th Century. It was extended in the 19th century to serve a growing populats'on. and St John's Church idosed in 2007 and now sadly demolished) wa8 built in 1912. St BartholomeNVs 1$ a welcoming Congregation with a wide age-range which works with other churches tn TuTeat Hapbvood to serve our town", the Ecumenical Partnership was fonned in 2007 to help us work, woryrup and witness together. Q¥'et te last 12 months it is wonderful to say that we have seen a continued Increase in the number of people attending weekly worship and that our social events have also been well attended- proh'iaing both great time3 of fellowship and also helping to raise much needed funds for the Church. It is especially nice to hear that a few of the 'new' people attending worship have commented that the w&'cory they received when first attending church vrds one of the main things which made them want ta retum - kèep up the good workl Is I mentioned as being one of our aims for 2024 in last years, annual report, l am pleased to say that VE successfully held a full Church Stewardship Campaign in 2024. This enabled us to learn more of Dle 'grace of giving, is such an important part of our Christian lives and also consider our ' persorgaf level of giving to the church. I have never found it easy to detennine when is the correct ' for a stewardship campaign within a church fellowship as I know that many people already give ' sacTifrcially to the work of the church. This time around it was even more difficult as we are continuing . trJ If¥'e in times which are financially challenging for many people, due to the increasing uncertainty in *rtd. I would like to personally like to thank everyone who supported this campaign as I know . be5ng willing to increase our level of giving is always a difficuft thing for people and always n¥ot¥es sacrifices in other areas of our lives. God. however, especially blesses us when we make 34CeS for the wellbeing of others and I know that this spirit of gener05ty wtll undoubtedly bring iesstngs to our fellowship in the coming yearsl Atthough will stsll have many financial challenges r,g us as a church in the future, this increase in our regular giving will be a great help in helping us LQ widress those challenges. F ooti¥ng back at the other mission objectives that we set at our last APCM it is good to see that all but of them have been achieved or pro9ressed in some way. The ones which have not been r ed were the refom)ing of a worship group to look at how we can enhance our church worship also that of us training more Pastoral Visitors to help support our ministry among those who are ryts S5?ger able to attend worship. Due to this, these objective5 will become the main focus for the ccrfning yeaf as well a8 us continuing to develop our other time5 of fellowship and social events.
Another thing which took place during the past year was our 5-year Quinquennial Inspection of the Church buildings. This is always a time of con¢em and especially so vthen the church financial reserves are low, as we never really know what sort of things might be highlighted as needing urgent attention. Although the inspection did raise a few jobs which need to be completed on the church building. many of them have already been completed through our occasional Saturday morning 'work parties,. The remainder of them were not major structural items and more just 'general maintenance issues, to avoid any larger work being needed in the fvture. Due to this. the inspecbon did not prove to be as costly for us as it might have been and we have also just received notification that we have been successful in our application for a grant from the Diocese to helD towards the cost of these repairs! Over the last year the PCC have continued to do the difficult task of keeping the right balance between ensuring that the ministry of the church continues to expand whilst also trying to reduce the everyday tunning costs as much as praGts'Gally possible. My personal thanks continue to go to the Warden8 and all the members of the PCC for their commitment and support during these challenging times. AS well as our thurch wardens, Tracey and Olwen, who I greaty value in supporting me in my ministry, there are so many other people in our chureh fellowship also work tirelessly to enable the worship and the fellowship to continue successfully and to also take care of our wonderfijl Church building. All these people are needed to help the fellovtshlp to 'move forward, in faith and discipleship. Special thanks to Cynthia vjho has remained faithfijl in her work as Parlsh Administrator, ensuring that things are done both ts'mely and efficiently - and for also reminding me of the things I needed to do as well! At the moment. we are also thinking a lfftle about 'sUcSsion planning, in terms of the administrative support of the church and hope to find someone this year who can work alongside Cynthia wth a view to gradually taking over some of the work from her so. ff th18 is something you might be able to consider yourself, please speak to myself or Cynthia about rt. Thanks also to all those who a8SlSt our worship, especially to John and the Choir. Also to those who serve the church through reading Lessons, leading Intercessions or a8sistsng wrth Communion and to the Sidespeople who ensure people receive a wami yle0M8 into Church. It is also wonderful to see such a vibrant and active Mothers Union who not only provid6 wonderful fellowship for many but also continue to contribute in so many practs'cal ways to the life of the ChurGh. Thanks also to Maxine and those who lead our St Barts Tot8 group. This 13 a wonderful group vthich provide8 practical support to many of those in our communty wrth young children and also helps to start these children off on thelr Journey of falth. There is so much work which goe8 on behind the scenes vthich is essential for the Church to grow- the essentsal VK•rk of the PCC; Davld and all those vtho help to keep the Church finances in order; the Baptism Team., Olwen, our Safeguarding Officer. vtho ensures that the Church not only complies with legal requirements but is also a safe place for anyone who comes here. those on the Walls and Wrthin Commrttee who, led by Mark, look after the Church bullding and grouniis., those who seNe as School Governor3 in our tsvo wonderful schools. We are stiii trying to find mre govemors for our church 8chools, so please let me know if you can think of someone who would be able to step Into that important role. The Events Committee have also continued to arrange various activitl8s for us to enjoy throughout the year and we are looking to expand the gcope of these in the coming year, including a Family Fun Day in the Summer. Thanks also to those who work in the church grounds and on the Flower Committee and ensure that, both inside and out, the Church reftects Ihe wonder of God's creation; those who malntain our 'on-line' ministry; those who help to clean the Church or servè refreshments. All of this work is greatly appreciated and enriches the lrfe of the whole Church. Despite all the good things which have been happening, however. it has continued to be a difficult 'me for most of us. The effects of inflatson and rising costs. combined with the continuing wars in the Ukraine, Gaza and many other pla$ around the world, have led to the world remaining to be a fearful place for many. The world refugee crisis seems to be out of control and more and more countrbe8 are becoming 5ncreasin9ly nats'onali8tic, leading to more dwlslons In societs'es around the world and a general lack of trust amongst our world leaders. Please pray ferventty for the world which the Lord has entrusted to our care, especially that this 'divisFve spirrf at large in the worfd may be overcome by the Spirit of love and pea. The Apostle Paul vrfams that we Should never forget that we are in a spiritual battle and it is important that we pray against spiritual forces which seek to undermine God's redeeming work in the worfd. Pray also for those who have lost loved ones over this
past year- especially that the truth of Christ's resurrection will bring comfort to all those who are going through a time of bereavement. Finally. it is difficutt to let my review of the past year go by without at least a brief mention of one of the things that has personally gtven me the most angst over the last 12 months - and that is the safeguarding controversy surrounding the knhbishop of Cantert)ury and his subsequent iesignats'on from his post towards the end of 2024, It is easy, when you see such dramatic failings at the high level of leadership in the Church. to allow that to affect how you view both tha Church in general and the role you yourself play in it. It can also make many people question their commitment to the Church and even their faith itself. However, l am a great believer in us being able to draw strength from difficult situations and, as the Apostle Paul states in his writing to the Church in Corinth, that, 'it is in our weakness that God's strength is the greatesr,. This awful situation has at least brought to light the fact that the structuS of the church need to be dramatically transfomed so that all the decisions taken are done so for the right reasons and that the workings of the Church are much more transparent. If done correctly, this will inevitably lead to greater accountability at all levels in the Church and a tuming away from the culture which attempts to deal wth difficult issues as 'quietly as possible, and allows bad practices to continue. This transparency is essential, not so that people can be 'hounded out, of their positions when they do make genuine mistakes, but so that lessons are learnt when mistakes are made and that the Church contynues to evolve its safeguarding policies and practices. It 15 my prayer that the recent failures at Nats'onal level wthin our church wll eventually lead to a genuine change in Cultu which would only contribute to us being more effective in proclaiming the gospel and ensure that all of our places of worship and fellowship are safe places for all people. Would it be too soon to suggest that we should also pray for the Church to have the courage to appoint a woman as the next Archbishop of Canterbury?? That may indeed cause more problems in the Church than it solves but. seriously. it might also be the kind of strong Spirit-led leadership that the Church needs if it is ever going to regain credibilty in our wid8r society Although there are many Challenges which continue to lie ahead of us in the coming year, both in our own parish and in the national Church. I do not doubt that God can move in power when His people fervently pray for His Kingdom to come on earth as it is in heaven. The best way to resist a 'spirit of doom and gloom, is by constantly focussing on the blessings we receive from God and praising Him for His goodness, whilst doing all we can to reach out to others with His love. As I have often spoken about, it Is so important that we, as Christians. are able to shine with the light of Christ and bring hope, joy and support to tho$e around us who feel ovemhelmed with all that is happening in the world. l am looking foThvard to what lies ahead for us a8 a fellowship In the coming year and, as long as we keep Jesus at the heart of our INes and fellowship, I know that whatever lrfe may bring our way we will contlnue to be blessed by the presen of God amongst usl May God continue to bless you and your families and enable each of you to find the role which you can play in sharing the love of Christ wrth others and in helping to build the Kingdom of God, here in Great Ha00d. R8vd. Graham Birch, April 2025 The Year 202*thighlights As part of our Stewardship Campaign we held a variety of Social Events some new ones others old favourites. An Open Mike evening. a BBQ was held in the Vicarage Gardens, a Stall on Towngate on St. Lawrence Day. a Mcmillan Coffee moming, a Christmas Tree Festival in Church and in December Simply Carols. with a Brass Band, In 2025 more events a being planned
RESOURCES Regular giving has decline. which may be connected with redUd attendance after Covid. We held a Stewardship Campaign during the middle of the year which was quite sucSsful and helpful to help maintain our presen in town We record our particular thanks to all who have stepped down, and our gratitude to the many volunteers who contribute their time, ski115 and resour¢es to enable the life, worship and outreach of the parish to flourish THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL 2024-2025 Business During the Last Year Since the last APCM held in May 2024, the PCC has met a total of g times in Church wth Rev Graham Birch as the Chair. Church Malntpnancels ondln The Quinquennial was completed in JUEY at a cost of £1778.34. Some of the work identified can be completed by chur¢h volunteers. A grant from the Diocese of £2150 has been successfully acquired to complete some of the other needed. The kitchen extension has been refvrbished with the help of donations and volunteers. The church clock continues to be temperamental and 1$ sts'll wailing on the latest repalr. Pests have been a problem with pigeons in the tower and mice enjoying a Harvest and Christmas feast. The wire mesh has been repaired to keep the pigeons out and Pest Control have been brought in to help wlth the mice. Chan esinPCCa ointed ositions There were no changes to foundation School Governors this year. Bill Humphries has stepped down as the Ghurch's HMRC and the PCC approved Les Kilsby to take on this role. Other Matters Discussed Safoguardlng: There has been a bigger focus on safeguarding issues over recent months. The PCC are working through questions posed by the Diocese to make sure our church promotes a healthy culture and is a safe space for all. There have been no Safeguarding incidents reported this year. The church has a new phone for Safeguarding emergencies. The number is on the Notice board. Church Fellowshlp". Men's Night has conb.nued to be popular and they have visited Blackburn Rovers, and had a dartslpoovtable football night at the vicarage. There is a walk over alleY Nab planned wilh drinks and food afterwards. The PCC approved for 4 names to be added into the Remembrance Book. Events.. There has been a Strong focus on nd raising events. Over the past year there has been a Quiz Night, a Pop-up Boutique, a Musical Evening, Wreath Making, Simply Carols and Lent Lunches all raising money for the church and other charities_ The 50150 club started In January and alroady has 63 members. Tai Chi classes are now taking place in church and a fee is being paid to use the space. Schools.. A new Deputy Head has been appointed at St Bartholomew's school.
FINANCIAL REVIEW This has been another challenging year. At the end of December 2024. the parish share wa5 paid in full, the General Fund showed an excess of expenditure over income of £14957. Gift Aid refund from HMRC was £5867 W¢ must increase our income }'ear on year to preserve our church and maintain its mtssion for years to come. Risk Assessment. The PCC recognises that in relation to 'Risk Assessmenf, risk is defined as 'the threat of any action or event which will adversely affect an organisation's ability to achieve its objectives and exeGute its strategies.. It also accepts that the temi 'risk' can include any circumstances that may, or do, have an adverse effect, and is wider than financial matters. 'Risks' relate not only to the negative consequences of a threat, but also to the impact of not taking advantsge of opportunities. The PCC recognises it requires a practical Health and Safety Policy Covering activitses for the church, the churchyard and the Hope Streel Burial Ground. This is reviewed on a regular basis. An Accident Book is maintained. The contents and obligations of the Equality Act 2010 and the and the 2019 Data Protection Regulab"on a known and complied with to the best of the PCC'S ability. The PCC is aware of its responsibilities in respect of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 in its requirement to Cary out a fire assessment to identify any possible dangers and risks, to take action to minimise th8 risks and to create a plan to deal with any emergencies, and also to write up and keep a record of its findings and to review its assessment annually. The PCC has appointed Mr David Bond to be the responsible person to put these things into operation. There are Safeguarding Policies in place and the Safeguarding Officer is Mrs Olwen Sudders. DBS checks have been carried out in respect of all persons dealing regularly with young people and vulnerable adults. Whilst it is impossible to eliminate all risks and their consequences, efforts are constantly made to mlnimlse such oGcurrenGe3. Reserves Pollcy. The PCC has reviewed it8 policy and, conscious of the current financial grtuation of the parish wll Seek to maintain at all times sufficient liquid funds to satisfy three months general expenditure at any one ts'me whilst seeking to hold in re8erve all surplus funds on interest bearing safe depostt accounts such as offered by the CBF.
Moth8rs' Union Annua} Re st Bartholomewlst John's Church Gt. Harwood We have had anDlher busy year full of friendship and activit'es. We have also had some sadness within our Branch bmth the loss of three of our members: Linda Webster, Margaret Birtwistle and Marilyn Toop, all were valued members of our Branch whom we mi&8 very much. Some members were unable to attend our meetings due to health reasons but we kept in touch with them either by phone, in person or a card sending our Best Wishes for a speedy rewvery and Prayers for a retum to better health. Our programme has been interesting and varied with a variety of speakers including scam awareness, a talk from a local artist and author, the history of Vilhalley Abbey 2nd repSentativeS from the Emily Davison Centre. We also enjoyed our summer 'get togetherf at the Aspinall Arms and our Christmas meal at the Calfs Head. In November we were creative and made our own Christmas cards and cut out and decorated angels for our Christmas tree display and tabteau in Church depicting our chosen carol. Our members continue to be involved, organise and support many aspects of the life of our Church. We have members who are on the Pastoral Team, a member who helps with the Tuesday Tots Group and who along with many others are helping to fulfil the aims of the Mothers, Union wrthin the life of our Church. We are grateful for the help and tslents of our member who arranges the floral tribute8 at the neral services of our members and those who attend to form the Guard of Honour. In respect of fund-ralsing, Kay and Margaret held a very suc83ful event in Church on Mothering Sunday, which gave a welcome boost to our funds. We helped at an event at the Gt. Harwood Civic Fayre to raise funds for our Church We collected our loose change during Lent for MU charities and once again enjoyed our 'Caravan Drive" raising funds for the upkeep of the MU Caravan. Following a request from the Emily Davison Centre we collected items of new bedding, 40 in totsl. which were gratefully received for use in the safe houses. Also collected were board games and ttems of stationery for young adutts. The "WraTrup Lancashire. request for items of warm clothing was we51 supported and these were distributed to the homeless and those in need. In 2024 we had ¥ix Illgll Iufsfb ul uui Ul dl ILI I yi¢ts¥iilèu i their long seTriibe ce¢iificat&s,' were presented by our Diocesan President at the Deanery Festival In May and the remaining four were presented by our MU Chaplain Rev. Barbara Knight, at our Service of Holy Communion in our Church in September. The number of years having been a member of MU ranged from 30 years lo 55 years. We congratulate our members on their wonderful aGhievement. Our National project for the year VRS the 'Rise Up Campaign. to highlight the awareness of domestic abuse and violence. Our Deanery Presiding Member attended our meeting in March, together with hvo members from the Emily Davison Centre who informed us of their involvement within the community and the help that is available for both adults and children who are in need of comfort and a place of safety. In an attempt to publi¢ise this campaign, we placed posters in Church and at the schools. our local supermarkets have a150 been approached with a request lo display these In a prominent posttlon. Thr_-glout th• year have beep. prayiD.n for victime of domestic vio!*>ryftA and abuoe and for their safety. We helped to organise an Exhibition entitled.the Souls of our Shoes" which told of the personal and moving experiences of victims of domesti¢ abuse in their words. At the Memorial Service held in Whalley to commemorate our Founder. Mary Sumner, our Branch had the honour of receiving our Bronze Award for the work that we had undertaken for this campaign. Our Wave of Prayer Service held in Church in October. 15 also celebrated by each Branch throughout the world when we member and Pray for our members living in Bhopal, Guinea, Piigh Veld, Nambale and Niger Delta, which reminded us of the difficulties and struggles that they face on a day- tcFday basis. In October was the Deanery Quiet Hour at Clitheroe where we enjoyed an aftemoon of friendship, eating home-made cakes and learning all about St. Francis of Assisi.
We hold a traditional meeting on th.e first Thursday of tb.e montty * 2nni in oJs r fhurob. and if you k.now of anyone who would benefit from the Christian friendship and warm fellowship that we offer and would wish to be a part of our Organisation, please ask them to come along to a meeting or make themselves known. The is now also the opportunity for young parents to set up their own branch and chat via social media, rather than meeting in the traditional way. If they wish, they can arrange to meet socially with other members and their child when convenient. as it is recognised that families have many commitments and lead very busy lives. Finally. I would like to express my gratitude to Rev. Graham for his spiritual leadership and the Church Wardens for their help throughout the year. Also, I would like to offer my appreciation to the members of our Commrttee for sharing their skills, talents and for Iheir guidance and support. Also, to each and every one of our members for helping support our Branch in all our activities and for continually striving to uphold the principles of Mary Sumner, thoUt their enthusiasm and commitment we would not be able to continue. Margaret Mallalieu Branch Leader. fe uardÈn 2025 l am pleased to report that as last year, no Incidents of concem have been reported. We continue to follow the Church of England and Blackbum Dioceses guidelines. The PCC Ce1ve a monthly update. We have recently recruited some new volunteers to help with Breakfast Church, as with all volunteers they have gone through the safer recruitment pro5$. Vve conkn'nue to monitor the training and update of DBS, when they are due. Fortunately, the processes we use send out timely reminders so I can alert people to renew their safeguarding training and have their DBS renewed. l am pleased to say that the Diocese8 of Blackbum safeguarding team are very suoportive and take the role of Safeguarding very seriously. All PCC members and volunteers are also supportive of the need to complete any safeguarding training appropriate to their role and responsibilitie8. As most of you know issues have happened wilhin the VKfjder Church that cause people to feel unhappy with the institution we belong to (if I can call it that), be assured that we work hard to make sure our Church is a Safe and Welcoming Church for all to attend. Please pray for all involved in keeping our CFiEirc*i l Dioceses a safe and happy pla for all. If you have an interest in Safeguarding please contact me. I won't always be around to do the role I have been tasked with. It would be good to have someone to work alongside is wlling to pass on their thoughts and ideas and leam the processes involved in Safeguarding. If you need to report a concem or have worries, feel free to talk to myself or Graham. Yours in Christ Olwen
PARISH STATISTICS Membershi and Attendance Number on the Electoral Roll at the APCM 2021 190 2022 2023 195 2024 191 Quiet Common Sun Now Breakfast Comm Celebration Communion on Sunda Qulet Communion on Wednesda 594 1149 2874 723 1151 2808 643 4402 2331 277 481 3782 This is split as follows.. Adults Youn 2305 243 3350 432 eo le under 16 4140 3739 665 The attendance at quiet communion on Wednesday Includes those who have also attended a Sunday service. The average weekly attendance at all services, without double counting these individuals, was.. Adults 43 Young people under 16 65 63 58 73 70 67 Attendance at olher service3 and group5: Pram Servi monthl Saturda Mtx at Bankmill House 461 89 283 50 350 Attendance at Easter and Chrislmas: Easter Da Christmas includin Cnb Service and Roamin 68 76 109 106 98 153 102 149 Natwit Total attendance at other holy day and spécial $ervice$ held at the church was., Other ho ands cial servic8S 16. 92 387 219 CommunicAnts throughout the year at the main sepiices Quiet Communion on Sunda Communion on Sunda Quiet Communion on Wednesda 358 2253 481 3092 706 2502 522 3780 542 2242 640 3424 Holy communion is also tsken on a monthty basis to a number of individuals in their homes and to nursing homes and sheltered accommodation for the eklerly. Home communicants 21 1901 150 2051 20 30 Occasion81 Offtces (celebrations of life events) tisms Candidates Weddin Dedicatson oflThanks ivin for a Marrra Funeralslmemrial Service, of which9 2023 .'10 a.i Mth a sev éice li t ch•Arch 14 resented for ConfirnBtion 28 21 13 26 24 11 12
Admlnlstratlvo Inlomt10n Sl 8artholoThw's Church Is situated on Church Lanè, Gr HaThvth)d. li is part of the Diocese of Blackbum thin Ihg Church of England. The cormpondgnce address is The Vicwage. Church Larb Great HaTh4ood BB6 7PU. The Parochial Church Counril is a bcdy Mpèc."21o Ui-der ol t1 Pwothial Church Councils (P¢w¢r5) Measure 1965 and is a thanty re9J'Stwed wilh the Chanty e(Knmlssion fno.1136334). PCC mefflbws IV1 have sèr¥ed from May 2024 unlw Ihe Oate this reKx)rt was apwoved are.. Re1 Grahafft Bth. vkar (Chair) Mrs. Tw. -y WllllaTr.s C11£. Chaiij Its APCM May 2014 Mrs. On Sutlèrs loAPCM2024 (Safeguarding Officer) chUh Wardens Repre8entaiive8 on lh• Vha 0@aty Synod Mr Mark Exton Mrs Ra¢hel Shovelton To APCM July 2024 To APCM July 2024 Elected Memb8rs Mrs Jenniler EntVn311• Mrs Karen Eon Mr DavKJ Heaton Mr8 Cynihia PanSon Mfs Denlse Sherlff Mr. Ross Sheklelon Mf. l es Kil$by Mr8. joy Milbr Mr. Roger Walker Mrs. Jayne Gray Fn>m APCM 2018 From APCM 2018 (Treasurer) From APCM 2014 Froffl APCM 2021 From APCM 2021 FroiTI APCM 2021 From APCM 2022 FromAPCM 2023 Proth APCM 2023 In thrKlanc From APCIrt Oct 202Q Tho mettsxj ol 8prJntrnent ol PCC Members is out In the Church R•pres6ntstion Rules 2020. . Jl church atter¥Jèr8 Arg enftourag9fl •0 registor on EleLiordi ROH and Star for okntion to Ihg PCC.The Slanding Committ98 Ihè onty committee to be in 8¢0 by churc) law.11 ha% the powef lo transKt business of Iho PCC bfjtween mg8tings. subject to ratificalion by the PCC. Its members ¥vor8 the VlrAr oftd Chunwafdens together with Mark Exton. The committee have not met durlno Ihe ygar. It considered Ihat al PCC trth and any others who Could be UnderSt)rf to be 'managers' in Ihe actFvitle5 and affairs of the Parish of SL Bartttolomew and SL John Great Har4Iwd are deemod to e 'fii and prcw. perAtMs Lhg tepns ct tho Clnarce AL'I 2010. in seIe8 Iraming i¥ available to ?CC Members as and when requtrod. Apwoved by Ihe PCC 8t its ilieellry ( 21$1 March 2024 ar $yied ¢)n their thall by Kar al Chair oflho Parochi Church CwTh?I
ST BARThOLMEWS & STJOHN'S CHURCH FINANaAL STATEMEKf FOR THE YEAR ENDING 3 DECEMBER 2024 CENFRAL FUIJD n24 2024 -23 RECEIPTS VOLUNTARY GIVING LEGACIES PLEDGES OPEN COLLEcfioN STANDING ORDERS GIFfDAY DONATIONS INC GIFT AID ENVELOPES SUMUP (card donations ) HMRC (gift aid for charities ) NIL 2000 11041 2065 11041 2730 3476 2076 9820 983 15524 2012 4635 2031 5867 6675 40872 41104 RECEIVf5 FROM CHURCH ACTivrriES PCC {inc assigned fees) BLACKBURN DIOCESE {lffc refund) EVENTS 6548 2608 2502 8068 2409 802 11658 11279 RECEIPTS FROM INVEsfMENTS CLOSED (okl bank accou'nt) DIVIDENDS (inc walsh flowers) BANK INTEREST 852 1067 67 123 919 1365 TOTAL RECEIFrs 53449 53748 11
PAYMENTS 2024 2024 2023 2023 GRAffrs BARCHESTER 1573 1573 1573 1573 CHURCH AcllviTIES DIOCESAN PARISH SHARE DIOCESAN FEES CHURCH RUNNING COSTS WEDDING & FUNERAL COSTS INSURANCE GAS ELEcfRICITY WATER PHONE & INTERNET WEBSITE & MANAGEMENT VICARAGE (council tsx & water) VICARS EXPENSES CHURCH MAIMfENANCE ARCHITECTS (quinquennial report) WALSH FLOWERS VISITING VICARS FEES 37122 820 4015 1491 4342 5821 1205 418 416 720 4355 900 1436 1778 309 585 41018 4238 3906 1545 4265 4482 3974 182 402 675 4089 1041 2711 NIL 300 383 CHURCH MANAGEMEKf&ADMINISTrATION ADMINISTRATION & HONORARIUM INDEPENDENTEXAMINER 65733 73211 1000 100 TOTAL PAYMENTS 1100 68406 1100 75884 EXCESS OF RECEIPTS OVER PAYMENTS BANK ACCOUNTS AT ISTJANUARY 2024 BANK ACCOUNTS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2024 "12 14r) 49046 26910 26910 11953 12
General Walsh Parfsh H Fund equest M.F 2024 2023 Barclays Barclays 10861 1092 10861 1092 22781 5110 3492 13503 13407 22271 4996 3413 22781 CBF CBF 5110 3492 T¢)tsl 11953 22781 5110 3492 43336 57590 Debtors Credltors Non-monetsry Assets Notes: l. The Wal¥h Bequert con5tsts of 985 shares In the CBF Inv•stm•nt Fund. 2. The Parfsh M•morlal Fund ¢oTrststs of 221 shares in the CBF Inv•stm•nt Fund. Th• Le8acy conslsts of 151 shares in the C8F Investment Fund. 4. Th• Flnandal Stat•ments of th• PCC hav* been prepared In accordanc• with th• chu Aecountlng Rqqulatlons 2006 uslng the Recelpts and Payments bas. 5. Th• followlnz Ass•ts ar• ra¢oqnts•d but not nec•ssarllyvalued In the Statement of Awts •nd Uabllltles: MoV•r• ¢hurch furnlshings held by church wardens on special trust for the PCC and whlch requlre a faculty of dlsposal. The expensos pald to derEy n1.ay IUde a %nall 1mrnatw proportion whith rd•tes to thelr fun¢tion as PCC members for actlnz as PCCmember& Approved by the PCC at ts meetlng on 20th March ry025 And si8ned on Its behalf by 13
Accounting Policies for the P.C.C. of tho Parlsh of Great Hanvood, SL Bartholomew and SL John. The financial ststements of the P.C.C. have been prepared in accordan with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 using the R & P basis. Funds. General fijnds represent the funds of the P.C.C. that are not subject to any special restrFCtions regarding their use and are available for application to the general purposes of the P.C.C. These include fvnds designated for a partictAlar purpose by the P.C.C. The accounts include monetary transactions, assets and liabilits.es for which the P.C.C. can be held responsible. They do not inclu(Je the accounts of other Church groups that owe an affiliation to another body, nor those that are infomial gatherings of Church members. Subject to the above, receipts and payments include income as received and expenditure when irrevocably paid. Statèment of A8S•ts and Liabllltlos. The following assets are recognized but not necessarily valued in the Statement of Assets and Liabilttres.. Movable church fumishings held by the churchvRrdens on special trust forthe P.C.C. and which require a faculty for disposal. Land and buildings held on behalf of the P.C.C. other fixture8, fitts'ngs and office equipment where the P.C.C. is free to dispose of such agt8 wlthout faculty and where the original cost exceeded £1.000. Investrnents held beneficially by the P.C.C. The f-lt lowing a65rts are recognized and a iiionetary value given as part of the clescripknon in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.. Amounts owing from the Inland Revenue where a formal claim has been made. Any other amotsnts owing to the P.C.C. including church hall lettings and insurance Claims. Legacies wlere F crmal notification o; entitler,ent and amount lias been recèived by 31al December by the P.C.C. Closing bank balances as shown in the receipts and payment account. The follong liabilrties are recognized in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities: Any loans or overdrafts advanced to the P.C.C. Any arrears of Diocesan Parish Share Creditors for goods or services where the supply has been reiVed and invoiced by 31st December.
Indepelldent Examiner's unqualified report to the P.C.C. of Great Harwood, St. Bartholomew and St. John. This report of the financial statements of the P.C.C. for the year ended 31" D¢¢emb¢r 2022 which are set out on pages 7 to l l. is in respect of an examination carried out in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 {'the Regulations,) and section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('th¢ Act.). Respective responsibilities of the P.C.C. and the examiner. As members of the P.C.C. you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements. You consider that the audit requirement of the Regulations and section 144{2) of the Act does not apply. It is my responsibility lo issue this rcport oli tnose financial ststemenrs in accordance with the terms of the Regulations. Basis of this report. My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commxssion under section 145(5)(b) of the Act and to be found in the C'hurchGuidance, 2006 edition, issued by the Finance Division of the Archbishops, Council. That examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the P.C.C. and a comparison of the accounts with those records. It also includes considering any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audiL and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view gAven by the accounts. Independent examiner's statement. In connection with my examinatioii. no matter has come to my attention: (l) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to kecp accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Act: and to prepare financial statements which accord with the accounting records and comply with the requirements of the 201 l Act and the Regulations have not beeii JiTrel' or (2) to which. in my opinion, attention should bc drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed. Date Fellow of th¢ Association of Charity Independent Examiners. Name Rev'd. AA. Clements MA,ACJB, FCIE. Address 15 Carleton Road, Great Knowley. Chorley, Laftcs PR6 8TQ