The Parish Church of Great Harwood, St Bartholomew & St John
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL 2025
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Mrs Tracey Williams
Mrs Jennifer Entivistle
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Standing Committee

Parish of Great Hanmood
St Bartholomew and St John
THE CHURCH
OF ENGLAND
Working wilhin G￿￿at 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 Ha￿lOd
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
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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 t*e 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
34￿￿￿CeS 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 'sUc￿Ssion 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 y￿le0M8 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 structu￿S 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 Ha￿00d.
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 redU￿d attendance after Covid.
We held a Stewardship Campaign during the middle of the year which was quite suc￿Ssful 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 rep￿SentativeS 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 suc￿83ful 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 pro￿5$. 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
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Admlnlstratlvo Inlom￿t10n
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..
Re￿1 Grahafft Bth. vkar (Chair)
Mrs. Tw. -y WllllaTr.s C￿11£. Chaiij Its APCM May 2014
Mrs. O￿n Sut*lèrs loAPCM2024 (Safeguarding Officer)
chU￿h Wardens
Repre8entaiive8 on lh•
Vha* 0@a￿ty Synod
Mr Mark Exton
Mrs Ra¢hel Shovelton
To APCM July 2024
To APCM July 2024
Elected Memb8rs
Mrs Jenniler EntVn311•
Mrs Karen E*on
Mr DavKJ Heaton
Mr8 Cynihia Pa￿nSon
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 8pr*Jntrnent 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 Chun*wafdens 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 se￿Ie8 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 t*hall 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
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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
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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 ba￿s.
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 I￿￿Ude 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
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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 ag￿t8
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 follo￿ng 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 re￿iVed 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