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2024-12-31-accounts

St. Michaels 2024 Report and Accounts for the Church, Parochial Church Council of St Michaels Church, Galmington Galmington.

St Michael’s – bringing the presence of Christ to all.

The Parochial Church Council of St Michael’s, Galmington, Taunton

2025

ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT

Year Ended 31 December 2024

Charity Number 1137270

St Michael’s Church, Galmington,

Taunton TA1 4TP

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Legal Objects

St Michael the Archangel is part of the Diocese of Bath and Wells within the Church of England. The correspondence address is Pitts Close, Galmington, Taunton, TA1 4TP. The PCC is a body corporate (PCC Powers Measure 1956, Church Representation Rules 2011) and a charity currently registered with the Charity Commission.

St Michael’s is a registered charity and observes the Church Representational Rules 2020.

Strategic Report

Aims and Objectives

St. Michaels Parochial Church Council (PCC) has the responsibility of cooperating with the Church Wardens (incumbent when not in vacancy), in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. The PCC is also specifically responsible for the maintenance of the Church of St. Michael the Archangel, Pitts Close, Galmington, Taunton. TA1 4TP.

The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and to become part of our parish community at St Michael’s. Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer and scripture, music and sacrament.

Through other activities we aim to reach the needs of other groups in the community to fulfil our mission statement and bring others into the presence of Christ. Our outreach has continued to be restricted by the impact of covid, particularly in terms of School liaison, however this has led to new ways of engaging with the wider student body and community on things such as the window nativities and continued zoom worship.

Mission and Evangelism

We have many links with mission at home and overseas including:

Vicar’s Report

2024 Report and Accounts for the Parochial Church Council of St Michaels Church, Galmington

St. Michaels Church, Galmington.

One Voice Song by

The Wailin’ Jenny’s

This is the sound of one voice One spirit, one voice The sound of one who makes a choice This is the sound of one voice This is the sound of one voice

This is the sound of voices two The sound of me singing with you Helping each other to make it through This is the sound of voices two This is the sound of voices two

This is the sound of voices three Singing together in harmony Surrendering to the mystery This is the sound of voices three This is the sound of voices three

This is the sound of all of us Singing with love and the will to trust Leave the rest behind, it will turn to dust This is the sound of all of us This is the sound of all of us

This is the sound of one voice One people, one voice A song for every one of us This is the sound of one voice This is the sound of one voice

Songwriters: Ruth Moody. For non-commercial use only.

I played this song at St Mikes, a couple of years ago, post covid, as church was looking different. At a time when many older members had past to glory, and new folk were arriving. At a time of change.

I play it now, as change is something that we see all around us.

Global change and unrest. Changes to our local demographic, and church community. We rejoice in our differences as a community, and we strive to offer that to our wider community.

One Voice

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St. Michaels Church, Galmington.

We come and worship as individuals, with our own gifts. But we do not come as autonomous.

Our voice, and what we can offer is always important. But it cannot stand alone.

Susan announced at last year’s APCM, that she would be retiring from the office, she had been a stalwart. As administrator, PCC Secretary, and Treasurer. We miss her greatly.

But having three significant positions filled by one person, employed; honestly at a financial cost that we could not bear as a church. Felt precarious.

As a result, Dean myself and Val have taken on some of the office admin, Val **, is in the of on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Invoicing hall users, and keeping on top of the bookings diary.

Rachel Reeder has been lumbered with PCC secretary, which to be fair is more usual, as a church member fills this role.

Val Warren, is in the of on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Invoicing hall users and keeping on top of the bookings diary.

And as yet Treasurer remains unfilled.

Voices two

One role became two and as a PCC we had to take a decision, not to formally employ someone in this capacity.

By January, we formally knew that we would be receiving Dean Hallett, as Curate. This was exciting. And we began to make ready for his arrival.

Two clergy, voices. Dean beginning gently, and then his voice too, becoming stronger, as he began to find his place within this community.

A curacy is a training post, as such we should make space for new growth. As Dean arrived, Susan left. And I felt guilty that summer was a lot of admin.

But Dean brought his own gifts to this. The weekly pew slip, and working with Lucy Hall, to change and monitor the new website. And I ceased to feel so anxious. As Autum Term began and other opportunities arose.

It’s good to have a clergy colleague. And much of Dean’s Diaconal year, has been spent working together. The end of 2024, had some tribulations, for me. And it really did feel that at times, we were helping each other to make it through.

Voices three.

A church is way more than ikt’s clergy though.

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St. Michaels Church, Galmington.

Pat and Juliet and Rachel, serve as Church Warden and Two Deputies. Three together.

Three on each Mikey’s team

Three young people confirmed at Wells Cathedral in November

Three folks, other than me regularly preaching on a Sunday

But really, St Michael’s is about…

All of us

Ann, continues to keep our preaching rota going. We know that we are blessed here by both Ann and Marcus, as our Readers. They bring such different things, and I am grateful for the knowledge that they impart.

Pam Garrod too, as she has ably enabled and supported our Thursday Communion.

Marcus also requires thanks, for that which he does with the children on Sundays; and also significantly with our toddler group. Ably supported by Liz and Pat in the Kitchen

Our kitchen team for Mikey’s and other events has grown, with both members of St Michaels and friends from outside partaking. We thank Heather for her co-ordination of Mikey’s and her team for all they do.

Martin, Andrea, john, Pat, Rachel, Emma, Patima, Carol, Janice, Marcus, Dean, Pauline.

We give thanks also for Ann and her team for seeing another year of coffee mornings through.

Pat and John, Juliet and Gwyn, have maintained a Wednesday Hub throughout 2024. It’s membership, is now regularly 19 or so people.

Anna for running Stillness, as a quiet, prayer space, on Wednesday early evenings.

We have Lynn holding the monthly bereavement group, with Liz in support.

Then those things which enable our worship:

Flowers,

Readers,

Those who lead our intercessions

And who offer prayer ministry at the communion rail.

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During the Autum Term we, ran both, pupil chaplains training for 12 year 5’s and year 6’s from Bishop Henderson and Confirmation classes. Both run by Dean and Myself and supported by Rachel.

Those who get on and maintain our building. David and Merv; Pam, Roger, Janice, Margaret as they clean regularly, Chris, Martin, Roger, Nick, Merv and John as they continue to mow the lawn. And all those who maintain the garden, Barbara, you too. Thank you for creating for us a lush environment. Towards the end of 2024, this group took on the task of recovering chairs. This resulted in the vicar not exhibiting her occasionally obsessive tendencies, in finding The Good chairs to put out, because there are now so many more Good Chairs!

Open Table continues, as an alternative worship; led by members of St Mike’s and others. We have folk gathering for this act of worship, regularly from Yeovil. Some have travelled from Exeter, Bristol, and even Plymouth, to join with us. We really do thank Chris for heading up a strong team now, Including Beth, Anna, Nick and Zahari.

We continue to work with Comeytrowe Under Fives, Parkfield, Bishops Henderson. In October Bishop Henderson had an Ofsted Inspection, we were awaiting our SIAMS Inspection, due that year.

Pam and Roger, as ever have enabled joy and growth through so many seasonal displays. Conversation has flowed and the community been enlivened.

We have two Homegroups, one Hosted and run by Alison and Gill, another at the vicarage, run by Chris.

We continue to host St Thomas, Orthodox church, who gather now on the second and forth Saturday of each month.

And Cornerstone Church, who meet on Sunday Afternoons.

Our events throughout 2024, were fabulous.

Burn’s Night, with a huge turn out. – With help from Bev Tapper and Gilly Cambell’s serving team, Blue fish for tumbling spuds. People of peace.

May Fayer and Plant Sale, run by Pam and supported by so many others.

Dean’s Licencing. The only service that the Bishop has received prosecco in as a precursor to the worship!

Jazz Night – was fun and vivacious, thank you for that Juliet.

Dean and Sarah (Curate at St Micheal’s Milverton) Ordination as Deacons.

Harvest Festival, with supper arranged by Andrea Nichols and her team. Harvest service with visiting speaker Rob Waldron, Rural Officer from Bath and Wells.

A wonderful Remembrance weekend with a huge turnout for Armistice Day, including 70 pupils and staff from Bishop Henderson School. As we gathered at St Michael’s temporary war memorial, fabulously designed by Roger and Pam Baily.

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St. Michaels Church, Galmington.

And then the Christmas Fayer. This year raising over £3000

An evening of music with Bon Accord, hosted by Gill as we approached Christmas and all that that entailed.

Including 13 nationalities in Church on Christmas Day!

Through the year, St Michaels worked together… All of us. To bring about some real changes.

Our biggest challenge remains an increase in Parish Share. This coinciding with Susan’s retirement has been challenging.

Susan retired in September!

She was both admin and treasurer, and her leaving although planned and amicable has left a huge void. With Susan went Linda, as finance assistant.

We give thanks for Carol Lloyd and her support during a tricky transition and work with the Christian giving scheme. To Dean for working on the end of year accounts.

And again Clive Raisey, requires thanks as our auditor.

Then to our warden Pat.

Pat has been conscientious and present, throughout the week, but also diligent of support of those troubled and in need in this place. If someone needs an ear. She is there. She is still working Solo as church warden, although she has been supported by both Rachel and Juliet as Deputy Church Wardens. And John…

We haven’t filled the second roll of Warden.

Together, All of us, we were caused, to mourn the deaths of a number of our members and some people in our community, in 2024. But also energised and invigorated by the tales of their lives and the memory they left for us. We were reminded of their voices and contribution to community.

We remember now:

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Together we look to the future,

This is the sound of one voice One people, one voice A song for every one of us This is the sound of one voice This is the sound of one voice

All of us coming together as one voice.

This is why we have a plethora of reports this year. Many voices, singing a song for all of us.

All our voices, resounding as one church.

Many thanks.

Revd Justine

Financial Review

The audited 2024 St Michael’s accounts show similar incoming resources compared to 2023 although they are a little lower.

although they are a little lower.
Incoming Resources 2024 2023
84,277 84,871

However, it should be noted that a Warm Spaces grant of £7900 was received at the end of the 2023 and spent against and accounted for in 2024.

Expenses fell in 2024 compared to 2022

Resources Expended 2024 2023
99,092 81,597

The PCC is aware of the financial challenges facing St Michael’s Church over the medium term. In the last report looking at 22/23 we noted a £3.8K fall in voluntary income, although an additional £2.8K was raised by activities to generate funds. This year we have seen another reduction of £7.1k fall in voluntary income although we have seen an increase of £6.5k in activities.

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The overall balance carried forward was £53,914 compared to £68,729 in 2023.

Reserves Policy

It Is the PCC policy to maintain a balance of unrestricted funds that equates to 4 months of day-to-day running costs. This equates to £28,000 and is covered by the balance in Kingdom Bank.

Money on deposit with the Lloyds account is sufficient to cover fluctuations in the average monthly spending.

Structure, Governance and Management

St Michael’s Church appoints Parochial Church Council (PCC) members in accordance with the Church Representational Rules. The PCC is chaired by our Vicar, and attended by the Church Wardens, the Lay Readers, and the Church Administrator in addition to the PCC representatives elected by the membership. All those who attend our services are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll.

The PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern to the parish, including how the funds of the PCC are to be spent. The PCC met six times during the year.

The PCC has identified areas of responsibility to several sub-groups, and considers the groups’ advice when making decisions:

Trustees’ Responsibilities

The elected members of the PCC are the Trustees of St Michael’s Church. They are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance to the parish including deciding on how the funds of the PCC are to be spent. The full PCC meets six times during the year. Given its wide responsibilities the PCC from time to time will appoint sub-groups or action teams with defined levels of decision making. All of these groups are responsible to the PCC and report back at each PCC meeting with minutes of any decisions taken, and recommendations for the PCC to act on areas outside the specific remit of the appointed group.

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Administrative Details

St Michael’s Church is situated in Pitts Close, Galmington, TA1 4TP. It is part of the Diocese of Bath and Wells within the Church of England. The correspondence address is Pitts Close, Galmington, Taunton, TA1 4TP. The PCC is a body corporate (PCC Powers Measure 1956, Church Representation Rules 2011) and a charity currently registered with the Charity Commission.

Current PCC members are:

Ex-officio

Rev Justine Richards, Vicar of Galmington Rev Dean Hallett, Curate Mrs Pat Vittery (CW)

Licensed Lay Reader

Mrs Ann Goddard

Deanery Synod Representatives

Mr Andy George Mr John Vittery Treasurer: Mrs Susan Kaufman/Vacant Secretary : MS Rachel Reeder

Elected Representatives

Elected Representatives Elected Representatives
 Dates
1. Ms. Rachel Reeder 2024-2027
2. Mrs. Christine Lindsay 2024-2027
3. Chris George 2022-2025
4. Marcus Jones 2023-2026
5. Mrs. Juliet Willey 2022-2025
6. X Zahari Brimacombe 2024-2027
7. Mrs. Pamel Garrod 2024-2027
8. Mrs. Bamina Hannadidge Kalpeni Saumya Perera 2024-2027

Church Management Team

Rev Justine Richards, Revd Dean Hallett, Mrs Pat Vittery, Mrs Susan Kaufman (Retired September 2024), Mrs Ann Goddard

Sides people:

Juliet Willey Wendy Webber Ann Watson Jenny Moore Gill Bryan Fran Bromley Rachel Reeder Christine Musgrave Pauline Meakin

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Jan Horton Gwyn Griffiths Nick Blundell

Ministry Action Team (MAT)

Ann Goddard, Pam Garrod, Marcus Jones

Pastoral Care

Under Revision

Building Utilisation Group (BUG)

Roger Bailey, Pam Bailey, Bob Nicholls, Nick Blundell, David Garrod, John Vittery.

Electoral Roll Officer Ms. Rachel Reeder.

Signed on behalf of the PCC,

Rev Justine Richards Vicar of Galmington

Parochial Church Council of St Michael's, Galmington, Taunton

Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31st December 2024

Notes
INCOMING RESOURCES
Voluntary income
2(a)
Activities for generating funds
2(b)
Income from investments
2( c)
Church activities
2 (d)
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Charitable activities
3(a)
Cost of generating voluntary income
3(b)
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
NET INCOMING RESOURCES
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
BALANCES B/FWD 1stJANUARY
BALANCES C/FWD 31stDECEMBER		 2024
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total

Funds
Funds		 2023
Total
46822
528
47350
17106
17106
501
501
19320
19320		 54543
15689
412
14227
83749
528
84277		 84871
92167
5918
98085
1007
1007		 81425
172
93174
5918
99092		 81597
-9425
-5390
-14815
-9425
-5390
-14815		 3274
3274
59953
8776
68729
50528
3386
53914		 65455
68729

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Parochial Church Council of St Michael's, Galmington, Taunton

Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2024

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible
5
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
6
Cash at bank and in hand
LIABILITIES
Current Liabilities
Amounts falling due within one year
7
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
TOTAL NET ASSETS
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FUNDS
Unrestricted
8
Restricted
8		 2024
Unrestricted
Restricted Total Funds

Funds
Funds		 2023
Total Funds
0
0		 0
10710
10710
50468
3386
53854		 8964
59583
61178
3386
64564		 68547
10650
10650		 322
10650
10650
50528
3386
53914		 322
68225
50528
3386
53914		 68225
50528
3386
53914		 68225
50528
50528
3386
3386		 59953
8776
50528
3386
53914		 68729

Approved by the Parochial Church Council on 2025 and signed on its behalf by

, (Chair)

The notes on pages 3 to 6 form part of these accounts.

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Notes continued

2. INCOMING RESOURCES
2.(a) Voluntary Income
Planned giving -
Collections, donations and other giving
Collections for Specific Funds
Income tax recovered
2.(b)Activities for generating funds
Events, coffee mornings
Income from utilities
2.(c) Income from investments
Bank Interest
2.(d) Income from church activities
Hall lettings
Fees
Other income - legacies and grants
Total incoming resources
3. RESOURCES EXPENDED
3. (a) Church activities
Mission and evangelism
Parish share
Clergy expenses
Church running expenses
Major repairs
Administration costs
Cost of church activities
Specific fund expenditure
Publicity
3. (b) Cost of generating voluntary income
Fund-raising costs
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED		 2024
Unrestricted
Restricted Total Funds
Funds
Funds		 2023
Total Funds
23858
23858
15047
15047
306
528
834
7611
7611		 25990
11924
8871
7758
46822
528
47350		 54543
13769
13769
3337
3337		 13051
2638
17106
17106
501
501		 15689
412
18830
18830
490
490
0		 10901
1826
1500
19320
19320		 14227
83749
528
84277		 84871
20
20
56652
56652
3552
3552
17154
17154
3700
3700
8046
8046
3043
3043
5918
5918
0		 194
51502
2653
8633
0
12300
4805
1089
249
92167
5918
98085		 81425
1007
1007		 172
93174
5918
99092		 81597

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4. STAFF COSTS

An administrator was employed, part-time, at a cost of £6562 (2023 £9608). No employee benefits were paid to key management personnel in this or the preceding year.

5. FIXED ASSETS

Tangible
At Cost
Piano
At 1st January 2024
3701
Additions
-
At 31st December 2024
3701
Depreciation
4
3701
Charge for the year
-
At 31st December 2024
3701
Net book value at 31 December 2024
0
Net book value at 31 December 2023
0
6. DEBTORS (UNRESTRICTED FUNDS)
Tax recoverable
Other debtors
Payments in advance
7. Creditors
Amounts falling due in one year Unrestricted funds		 Piano Total
3701
-		 3701
-
3701 3701
3701
-		 3701
3701 3701
0 0
0 0
2024
2023
6362
7758
3530
0
818
1206
10710
8964
2024
2023
10650
322
8. Movement of funds
General funds
Reserve fund
Opening Balance
Surpus/deficit for the year
Emergencies fund
Lighting fund
Roof fund
Total general funds		 Balance b/fwd
Income
Expenditure
Balance c/fwd
58861
9731
49130
0
0
766
766
326
306
632
59953
306
9731
50528

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Movement of funds continued

Restricted funds - home
Warm spaces
Open Door
Childrens Society
Childrens Hospice
A Rocha
Royal British Legion
Food Bank
DEC
Mind
Restricted funds - overseas
Water Aid
Christian Aid
Leprosy
Earthquake appeal
Total Restricted Funds
Summary of all funds		 Balance b/fwd
Income
Expenditure
Balance c/fwd
7696
5695
2001
115
115
0
0
0
0
115
115
132
132
70
70
264
264
223
264
223
264
8351
528
5918
2961
115
115
0
0
115
115
195
195
425
0
0
425
8776
528
5918
3386
68729
834
15649
53914

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Independent examiner's report to the PCC of St Michael's, Galmington, Taunton

This report on the financial statements of the PCC for the year ended 31 December 2024 which are set out on pages 1 to 6 is in respect of an examination carried out in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations and the Charities Act 2011 (the Act).

This report is made solely to the PCC in accordance with section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the PCC those matters I am required to state to them in an independent examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the PCC for my examination work for this report, or for the opinions I have formed.

Respective responsibilities of the PCC and the examiner.

As members of the PCC you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements: you consider that the audit requirement of the Regulations and s.144(2) of the Act does not apply and that an independent examination is needed.. It is my responsibility to issue this report on those financial statements 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 Commission. That examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the PCC and a comparison of the financial statements presented with those records. It also includes a consideration of 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 audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the financial statements.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

have not been met: or

Robert Clive Raisey FCCA

1 Church Lane Bicknoller Taunton 19 May 2025