## **THE PARISH OF MONK BRETTON THE CHURCH OF SAINT PAUL** ## **ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING Sunday 16[TH] April 2023** ## AGENDA ## AND APCM REPORTS **January – December 2022** 1 THE ANNUAL VESTRY MEETING AND THE ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING ## of Saint Paul’s Church, Monk Bretton to be held after the 10.00am Mass on Sunday, 16[th] April, 2023 ## **AGENDA** ## **THE ANNUAL VESTRY MEETING** 1. Apologies for Absence 2. The Minutes of the last Annual Vestry Meeting 3. The election of Churchwardens ## **THE ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING** 1. Apologies for absence 2. The minutes of the last Annual Parochial Church Meeting 3. Matters arising 4. Reports (tabled) - i. Electoral Roll - ii. PCC activity - iii. Financial Statement and Adoption of Accounts - iv. Report on the Fabric, Goods and Ornaments of the Church Deanery/Diocesan Synod Report - v. Additional Reports 5. Elections and Appointments - i. Election of PCC members - ii. Appointment of an Independent Examiner of the Accounts (PCC members cannot hold this appointment) 6. Vicar’s Report 7. Any Other Business and Questions 8. Date of next APCM 9. Closing Prayer ##  _**Would the new PCC please meet briefly afterwards to discuss the date of its first meeting.**_ 2 ## **SAINT PAUL’S CHURCH, MONK BRETTON MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL VESTRY MEETING HELD AFTER MASS ON SUNDAY 8[th] May 2022** ## **1. PRESENT:** The Archdeacon of Pontefract, The Ven Peter Townley, was Chairman. The Archdeacon introduced the meeting with prayer, welcoming those attending and asked for apologies for those unable to attend. There were 26 people in attendance (as recorded on the attached list). ## **2. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE:** Apologies for absence were received from Miss Sheila Duerden, Mrs Eileen McClure, Mr Malcom Patterson, Mr Gwynllyw Rees, Mrs Janice Rees, Miss Emma Rees-Johns, and Mrs Beryl Watson. ## **3. MINUTES:** The Archdeacon requested the minutes of the last Annual Vestry Meeting, held on 23[rd] May 2021 be approved as true and correct. Proposed by Mr C. Wraith, seconded by Miss V Liddall with all in favour. The Archdeacon signed the minutes. ## 4. **MATTERS ARISING:** There were no matters arising. ## 5. **ELECTION OF CHURCHWARDENS:** There were two nominations for the posts of Benefice Churchwarden for the year 2022-2023. Mrs Lynda Brown Proposed by Mrs Lorraine Francis Seconded by Miss Valerie Liddall Mrs Mary Bullock Proposed by Mrs Shirley Rawson Seconded by Mrs Daphne A Woffinden Both were elected in a unanimous vote of those present. The Archdeacon thanked Mary and Lynda for their work saying we were extremely fortunate to have very good Churchwardens. The meeting was closed 3 St Paufs Church Monk Bretton Annual Vest Meetin and Annual Parochial Church Meetin Sunda 2022 Peo le attendin the above meetin Name Name Apologies £Ji/vrt ktr&s - JoHwS I hereby certify that i record of people attending the above meeting Ichairmanl............. ## **SAINT PAUL’S CHURCH, MONK BRETTON MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING HELD AFTER MASS ON SUNDAY 8[th] MAY 2022** ## **PRESENT:** The Archdeacon of Pontefract, The Ven Peter Townley, was Chairman. There were 26 people in attendance (as recorded on the attached list). ## **1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE:** Apologies for absence were received from Miss Sheila Duerden, Mrs Eileen McClure, Mr Malcom Patterson, Mr Gwynllyw Rees, Mrs Janice Rees, Miss Emma Rees-Johns and Mrs Beryl Watson ## **2. MINUTES:** The Archdeacon requested the minutes of the last Annual Vestry Meeting, held on 23[rd] May 2021 be approved as true and correct. Proposed by Mr Charles Wraith, seconded by Mrs Shirley Rawson with all in favour. The Archdeacon signed the minutes. ## **3. MATTERS ARISING:** There were no matters arising. ## **4. REPORTS:(tabled)** - i. **Electoral Roll Report** . There was nothing to add to the report and no questions arising. - ii. **Parochial Church Council Report** . There was nothing to add to the report and no questions arising. - iii. **Financial Statement and adoption of accounts** . There was nothing to add to the report and no questions arising. These were accepted on a proposal by Mrs Shirley Rawson, seconded by Mrs Lorraine Francis with all in favour. - iv. **Report on the Fabric, Goods and Ornaments of the church** . There was nothing to add to the report and no questions arising. - v. **Deanery/Diocesan Synod Report** . There was nothing to add and no questions arising. - vi. **Additional reports:** Accepted as read by all in attendance with no questions asked **.** - a. Safeguarding - b. Churchwardens - c. Health and Safety - d. Weddings - e. Choir - f. Junior Church - g. Parent and Toddler Group - h. Lottery - i. Bells - j. Schools - k. Children’s Society - l. Ladies’ Group - m. Line Dancers The Archdeacon said that he was grateful for the ministry of Father Brian Bell, for his faithfulness and love for us all over the past six years. We wish him well in his new Parishes in 5 Chester Diocese and look forward to welcoming a new Priest here at St Paul’s as soon as possible. Mr Wraith commented on the fact that there is a shortage of Priests and asked if there were plans to join Monk Bretton with another Parish, possibly Cudworth, in the future. The Archdeacon said that Father David, although ill at the moment, was still Parish Priest at Cudworth, and we were the church in Interregnum. He said that he could see churches joining together in the future because there are too many churches with small, aging congregations and not enough Priests to go round, This, of course, could have serious implications in the next 10 to 15 years. Monk Bretton will have ordained ministry in the Parish, but maybe in a different way. It was unfortunate that St Paul’s PCC had been asked not to speak about these matters when the people of Cudworth were openly discussing them. ## **5. ELECTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS** - i. Election of Deanery Synod Members The three members are ex-officio to the PCC and hold this position for three years having been elected at the APCM on 4[th] October 2020 and have one year left to serve. - ii. Election of P.C.C Members Nine nominations had been received. Mrs Lorraine Francis proposed by Miss V Liddall seconded by Mrs L Brown Mrs S Deborah Griffin proposed by Mrs L Brown seconded by Mrs M Bullock Miss Valerie Liddall proposed by Mrs L Francis seconded by Mrs J Richards Mrs Eileen N McClure proposed by Mrs P Rowland seconded by Mrs S Rawson Mrs Shirley Rawson proposed by Mrs M Bullock seconded by Mr C Bullock Mrs Janet Richards proposed by Mrs L Francis seconded by Miss V Liddall Mr Gwynllyw Rees proposed by Mrs P Rowland seconded by Mr R Rowland Mrs Pauline Rowland proposed by Mr R Rowland seconded by Mrs D Metcalfe Mrs Daphne A Woffinden proposed by Mr C Woffinden seconded by Mrs J Rees Those present were in favour of accepting these nominations. ## iii. Appointment of an independent examiner of the accounts It was asked that Cartwright and Co. Ltd. be retained as the examiners. Proposed by Mr Charles Wraith, seconded by Mrs Kathleen Bell with all in favour. Cartwright and Co. Ltd were duly appointed as the examiners for the next accounting period. **6. VICAR’S REPORT** – A report from Father Brian T B Bell is included in the booklet of Annual Reports. No questions were asked on this report. ## **7. ANY OTHER BUSINESS** - The Archdeacon thanked church organist Mr Robert Rowland for the tremendous job he does, saying that organists were like gold dust and extremely hard to find. - Mr Clifford Bullock asked for thanks to be given to Mr Clifford Woffinden for all the work he does in and around the church, Parish centre and vicarage gardens. He is always there and willing to help. ## **8. DATE OF NEXT A.P.C.M.** Low Sunday 16[th] April 2023 was proposed by Mrs Mary Bullock, seconded by Mr Cliff Woffinden with all in agreement The Archdeacon closed the meeting with thanks to those attending and a closing prayer. 6 ## **ANNUAL REPORT FOR SAINT PAUL’S CHURCH, MONK BRETTON THE DIOCESE OF LEEDS AND EPISCOPAL AREA OF WAKEFIELD** Incumbent: Father Brian T. B. Bell (January & February 2022) Interregnum March – December 2022 Churchwardens Mrs Mary Bullock Mrs Lynda Brown The Members of the Parochial Church Council Chairman (January/February 2022) Father Brian T. B. Bell Lay Chairman to 26.05.22 Mrs Daphne A. Woffinden Lay Chairman from 26.05.22 Mr Adrian England Hon Secretary Mrs Daphne A. Woffinden Treasurer Mrs Mary Bullock Mrs Lorraine Francis, Mrs Debbie Griffin, Ms Valerie Liddall, Mrs Eileen McClure, Mrs Shirley Rawson, Mrs Pauline Rowland, Mrs Janet Richards & Mr Gwyn Rees from 8[th] May 2022. including Deanery Synod Representatives: Ms Andrea Barton, Mr Adrian England, Ms Julie Murray (resigned 11.10.2022) Sidespersons Mrs Lorraine Francis, Ms Valerie Liddall, Mrs Eileen McClure, Mrs Shirley Rawson, Mrs Janet Richards, Mrs Janice Rees, Mrs Beryl Watson. Electoral Roll Officer Mrs Debbie Griffin Child Protection Officer Mrs Pauline Rowland Health and Safety Officer Mr Adrian England Covenant and Gift Aid Officer Mrs Shirley Rawson There are currently 63 members on the Electoral Roll in this Parish. This comprises of:- Persons resident in the Parish, 51 Persons non-resident in the Parish, 12 Deaths, 4 Moved away, 1 2 names has been removed from the Roll: St. Paul’s Parochial Church Council (PCC) has the responsibility of cooperating in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. 7 **REVIEW OF THE YEAR 2022** ## **VICAR’S REPORT** Because we were in interregnum between March and December 2022 there is no Vicar’s report. ## **Secretary’s Report on the proceedings of the PCC in 2021** _Daphne Woffinden_ The PCC met on 12 occasions. The APCM, chaired by Archdeacon Peter Townley, was held on Sunday 8[th] May 2022 when a new PCC was elected. The PCC has dealt with the interregnum, meetings with Bishop Tony and the Archdeacon, and producing a Parish Report; Finance including fundraising and Church Commission energy payment; Fabric including the Quinquennial report, ongoing work following the reordering, church electrics, clock and woodworm; Chalice administration; Health and Safety review; Social events proposed by the social committee; use of social media to promote the church; Charity Commission information for trustees. All PCC members are Trustees of the church. Attendances at PCC meetings were as follows: Mrs L Brown 11, Mrs M. Bullock 12, Miss A. Barton 5, Mr A. England 11, Mrs L. Francis 8, Mrs D Griffin 12, Miss V. Liddall 10, Mrs E. McClure 4, Ms J Murray 5 of 9 having resigned on 11.10.22, Mrs S Rawson 11, Mr G Rees 4 of 8 from APCM 2022, Mrs J Richards 7 of 8 from APCM 2022, Mrs P. Rowland 10, Mrs D A Woffinden 12. ## **Report on the Fabric, Goods and Ornaments of the church** **Report on the Fabric, Goods and Ornaments of the church** _Churchwardens_ The Church Fabric is in a reasonable condition considering its age. The main problem affecting the building is damp as when the church was built over 120yrs ago it did not have a damp course in place. The building is in a very exposed position and is subject to the ever changing weather patterns. It was built mainly of sandstone which in itself is a porous stone. Damp is evident on the front face high up on the chancel where the paint is flaking off, also on the South side wall of the chancel, and although work was carried out on the high point some time ago. This will need to be addressed by the PCC in due course as it is very unsightly. The Quinquennial Inspection was carried out in 2022 The church electrical system is in order having been recently checked where it was found to have earth faults on the floodlights in the church grounds. On the recommendation of the electrical contractors the lights have been decommissioned. The lightening conductors have been checked and are in order. Some work was carried out on the Belfry in 2022. All is up to-date with the electrical system, gas system and fire and burglar alarms and building insurance. During the reordering work new wardrobes were fitted in the Vestry and have been a problem since fitting. These have now been rectified. All the gutters and down pipes are in order and the slating on the roof appears to be intact. **Churchwardens Report** _Churchwardens Lynda Brown and Mary Bullock_ 2022 started with the knowledge that our Parish Priest Father Brian was leaving the Parish in March. This meant that our church was yet again facing an interregnum something no parish looks forward to and the amount of extra work and responsibility placed on the Wardens in the absence of a Priest. Father Brian’s last service at Saint Paul’s was on the 1[st] March, and a farewell party had been held for him in the church centre. Following on from his leaving some members of our congregation travelled to West Kirby for his Institution. On his departure services had to be arranged with the Deanery to supply, where possible, Priests to cover church services. Fortunately cover was arranged for Thursday and Sunday Services using retired clergy and all but two Thursday morning services took place. 8 On 26[th] April Bishop Tony, Archdeacon Peter and the area Dean Stephen Race met the PCC to speak to them regarding the interregnum and an interim priest. On 8[th] May the AGM was held and was chaired by Archdeacon Peter. On 10[th] June a small party from Saint Paul’s paid a three day visit to Walsingham which was led by Father Andrew Howard. On 23[rd] June Mary and Lynda, the church wardens, were eventually sworn in at a service in Saint Paul’s by the Archdeacon. Following the death of Queen Elizabeth a book of Remembrance was opened in church where members of the congregation and public came to write in the book. On Friday 16[th] September, the Wardens, Bishop Tony, Archdeacon Peter and Father Tomlinson met at Wakefield to interview an applicant for the position of Priest at Saint Paul’s. The applicant was in fact Father Darren. Following the interview Father Darren accepted the position at Saint Paul’s. His acceptance was subject to an embargo until all legal issues were completed so the Wardens were not allowed at this time to inform anyone including the PCC. It was on Sunday 2[nd] October when Warden Mary was allowed to read out a letter from the Bishop of Leeds that Father Darren was to be our new Priest. On 2[nd] October the Harvest Supper was held and the proceeds of the sale of items were given to the Salvation Army for their homeless project. On the 11[th] November, Remembrance Day a short service was held at the memorials on Cross Street conducted by Cannon Wildey it was well attended and a number of children from a local school and nursery also attended. On Sunday 13[th] November Remembrance Sunday another service was held at the memorials and in Saint Paul’s and as usual was very well attended by the local community. On 2[nd] December it was the lighting of the Community Christmas Tree in the church grounds and a short Carol Service was held, children attending decorated baubles in the church centre to place on the tree. The service was conducted by Bishop Tony and it was well attended. On Saturday the 3[rd] December the Christmas Fayre was held which was a success. Thanks to all who helped with this in any way The Church Christmas Dinner was held on the 17th December in the Church centre. On Christmas Eve a Nativity service was held and was well attended with local children taking part. Thank you to all who arranged and assisted with this. It was later followed in the evening by Midnight Mass which had been brought forward to 8pm. Mary and Lynda would like to thank all who have helped to keep the church functioning during the interregnum, the visiting Priests, all members who carry out altar duties, readings, side duties, and intercessions, music, news sheets, coming together to assist and prepare functions, cleaning and making coffee without whom the church would have struggled, and members of this congregation for and their generosity over the year. ## **Safeguarding Report** _Pauline Rowland_ Our parish operates a Child Protection Policy within the guidelines set out by the Diocese. Anyone working/volunteering with children or adults must have a Disclosure Certificate from Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). A poster and booklet outlining Safeguarding and our commitment to the policy is displayed on the notice board in the foyer. All are advised to read this booklet. Pre- January 2022 all DBS certificates were required to be renewed every 5years. From January 2022 an updated Safer Recruitment Guidance was introduced stating that in future all certificates will be renewed every 3 years. A 2 year window for this to take place was given. Meaning that between January 2022 and January 2024 there is the opportunity to arrange 9 renewal of any certificates, so that by January 2024 all those requiring an Enhanced DBS check have a DBS Certificate of 3 years old or less. At the beginning of November 2022, I set out in a letter to the PCC with my intention to resign the position of Safeguarding Officer at this church. I agreed to stay in position until December 31[st] when my resignation took effect after 7 years in post. ## **Health and Safety Report** _Adrian England_ This year started somewhat different to the norm as the effects of COVID continue to be felt across the country. We continued to follow the Government Regulations and Guidance that are in place; and appropriate remedial measures have been implemented and followed as required. Additionally, the Guidance and Advice from the Church of England for churches and parishes was also adhered to. Appropriate Risk Assessments have been produced for those approved activities taking place in the Parish Centre and in the main body of the Church. The conclusions of the Risk Assessments led to the implementation of a series of practical measures and restrictions as Regulated and Guided by the Government and the Church of England. The annual review of the Health and Safety Plan was carried out. During this period, there has been the use of the buildings determined by the requirement for compliance with the current legislation and guidance. To ensure compliance with the current legislation and guidance, further modifications to existing Hirers’ Contracts were reviewed Following the quinquennial inspection the PCC received professional advice of the risk associated when using the belfry ladders and remedial action is to be taken within the timetable for the implementation of remedial measures as outline in their report. The fire alarms, emergency lighting and extinguishers have been maintained in accordance with the Fire Regulations. I would like to take this opportunity to once again thank all those members of the church who have helped to safeguard the church buildings and its communicants, by making sure that the additional measures required to reasonably manage the risks associated with Health and Safety have been minimised. ## **Deanery Report** _Julie Murray_ The meeting on 9[th] May 2022 started with a prayer from Fr Stephen followed by singing Be Still. Prayers were said for Fr Nicholson who is very ill. This was followed by a talk from Belinda Maries in regards to a course called, Living in Love and Faith. The course will cover the four pastoral principles of the Church of England over 5 sessions, all on a Monday night from 7pm to 9.00pm starting on Monday 30[th] May 2022. The topics will cover identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage within the church. Because of their sensitive nature Belinda said that everything that was discussed at these sessions would be confidential. Anyone can attend the course if they can make Monday nights. I have put my name forward, if no one else can attend, Fr Stephen asked that the person doing the course can present it to their church if anyone would be interested. The meeting ended with a prayer. ## **Wedding Report** **Wedding Report** _Daphne Woffinden_ We had seven church weddings this year; some had been transferred from 2021 due to the limitations imposed by the Covid restrictions. Parish Office was reintroduced, couples were asked to social distance to pay their fees. Thanks must go to visiting priests for their help with preparation and services during 2022. Several weddings are booked for 2023 and things seem to be getting back to normal. Statutory fees are set for a big rise in 2023 and we will set our Parish fees accordingly when Father Darren arrives. 10 ## **Choir Report** **Choir Report** _Daphne Woffinden_ Although we still numbered three in the choir we have sung at all services. Fortunately Dominic joined us and we are grateful for the extra voice when he is able to be there. Thanks too to the ladies of the congregation who helped at the wedding and on a couple of special occasions. We sang at only one wedding during this year – so were unable to increase our funds. Weddings are booked for 2023 so we are hopeful that some of them will want the services of the choir, enabling us to do our Kinkiisi Diocesan Education project donation again. We were sorry to see Father Brian go after all his help and support throughout his time here and we miss him. The choir have taken up the singing of some of the mass music which he did, and I think that this has been appreciated by the visiting clergy. Robert continued to play the organ throughout the year, we are grateful for this. Unfortunately Eileen has not been able to play piano for us due to her ill health and we have had a couple of services with very little music. We wish her well on her road to recovery. ## **Junior Church Report** _Pauline Rowland_ We continue to hold this on the first Sunday of each month, gathering in church before moving into the hall once the Blessing and opening prayers are given. As the majority of our Junior Church families aren’t regular attenders we keep in touch by our WhatsApp Group to inform and remind parents of what is happening. We follow the Liturgical Calendar so this year we have followed Year C basing the activities and teaching on the Gospel readings heard at that time by the rest of the congregation. We find that attendance is impacted by football and other family commitments so we’re never quite sure how many children will arrive, but Gillian, Lorraine and myself are always encouraged by the enthusiasm of those who do attend and keen to talk about and share their work with the congregation on their return into church. ## **Parent and Toddler Group Report** _Pauline Rowland, Lorraine Francis and Gillian Pearmain_ Throughout 2022 the numbers attending each Monday have continued to grow. In March on entering the Interregnum, and our numbers increasing, we found it necessary to put out on the local community hub and other social media sites that as numbers must be carefully monitored for health and safety reasons the group was full, and for people to ring to check availability before turning up. Gillian set up a waiting list for those who ring, and she carefully checks those on the register and how often they have missed. If children haven’t attended for a number of weeks, she telephones the family and that way places can be released for new comers. During 2022 several of our long-term children moved on to full-time nursery places, both private and school based. We believe we are giving these children a good start in socialising with other children and the routine expected at the next step of their journey, as well as having lots of fun. We continue to follow a set routine of play then a clearly defined tidy up period which is notified to the children through singing our **Tidy Up Song** . It is great to observe all of them helping, even the youngest as their name is mentioned in the song when they take part in clearing away. We have a structured snack time where all the children (and parents/ carers) sit down together and enjoy their drinks and snacks. This sitting and eating without running about with food proves very difficult for some but eventually with encouragement it works. Towards the end of the year, we decided to introduce snacks of toast and butter as we found fruit was just being wasted. This has been very successful, and the children usually ask for more which keeps us busy in the kitchen. 11 This year our youngest child ever was only 2 weeks old, being the sibling of an older child. Others have started at a month old, and it is lovely to watch their development and the friendships growing within the group both between the children and their parents. The circle time of singing, games and music continues the fun after snack time and it is lovely that the adults appear to enjoy the marching, action songs and music as much as their children. We end each session by singing our **Going Home Song** when everyone holds hands in a circle before waving goodbye to each other. We continue to celebrate the special times of the year by having an Easter Party with Eggs left for us from the Easter Bunny when we wore our home -made Bunny Ears in his honour and singing appropriate songs for the time of year. At Christmas we had our Christmas Party with food, and a secret visit from Father Christmas who the children discovered had left them a sack of goodies. Again, singing songs and playing simple party games appropriate to the season. We make a small charge of £2 per child which during 2022 has covered purchases of craft materials, new toys, musical instruments, the children`s snacks and refreshments for the adults. Hard work for the three of us but after we sit down for a much- deserved cuppa after sorting out the _**tidying up**_ we give ourselves a metaphorical pat on the back. ## **Lottery Report** Thanks go to Kathleen Bell for continuing with the Lottery for most of 2022. Unfortunately, due to illness, Kathleen gave up this position and the lottery didn’t take place in the latter part of 2022. Hopefully someone will come forward to take on this important role in 2023. ## **Bellringers’ Report** ## _Mike Sheeran_ From the highest point in the tower, areas are referred to as follows:- _**Belfry**_ – the area above the clock chamber, the last space in the square part of the tower just below the start of the spire. Home to our six bells cast in 1877 by the London foundry of Mears and Stainbank and donated to St Paul’s by Elizabeth Bright. _**Clock Chamber**_ – contains the church clock manufactured by Potts of Leeds in 1894, electric winding equipment and apparatus to control the striking of Cambridge quarters and hour. The clock face externally is also at this level. Temporary electric wiring to lighting in the clock casing and clock room requires a permanent solution. Access to this level is by two timber ladders which should be considered for replacement for safety reasons. _**Ringing Chamber**_ – the floor above the west door entrance, access is by spiral stone stair. This room is where the bell ringers meet to sound the bells by rope and wheel. This level coincides with the organ and choir stalls, separated by the west window partition, which unfortunately is not visible from inside the church. ## _**Ringing Chamber facilities**_ The tower is not connected to the church’s heating system and therefore all surfaces in cold weather attract condensation. The ringing chamber wall surfaces and stone mullions of the external west window have suffered from damp conditions. This is eroding the stone mullions of the west window. The fabric of the tower would benefit if the heating system were to be extended into the west porch allowing heat to permeate upwards throughout. The west end of the church would be warmer as a result. ## _**Condition of the bell installation**_ The bells and supporting framework refurbished in 2011 are in a first class condition and are serviced by John Taylor & Co. ## _**Visitors**_ The PCC encourages visitor’s bell ringers to enjoy ringing our bells. 12 ## _**Members/Learners**_ The minimum number of ringers required for a six-bell tower is ten. The number usually covers for unavailable members on holiday and other events. The band would be grateful to the PCC for any help in the recruitment of additional interested people to ring our magnificent bells; training is available here at St Paul’s at a time suitable for the volunteers. Our local branch of the Yorkshire Association of Change Ringers holds training events once every year, usually in February, details available on the website yacr.org.uk. The present compliment of ringers is as follows:- Mrs Brenda Sheeran, Miss Holly Bell, Mr Edmund L Bell, Mr Peter L Bell, Mr Michael Sheeran, and are all qualified members of the Yorkshire Association of Change Ringers ## _**Service ringing**_ The above ringers are dedicated to ring for every Mass when available. ## _**Wedding ringing**_ We rely on visiting ringers, and will endeavour to sound the bells for these occasions.. _**Future**_ The band is dedicated to uphold the tradition of ringing and training of interested parties to welcome parishioners to services at this church. ## COMMUNITY ## **The Children’s Society** _Pauline Rowland_ Thank you to all those who continue to support by having a House Box. The Box Opening commences in September each year and this year £296.21p was banked for the Children`s Society. The amount is less than previous but expected as some of the long- time supporters are now very elderly, ill or in care homes and new Box Holders are few and far between. If you feel you would like to support by taking a House Box just speak me. I have some ready and waiting for a new home. Increasing difficulties in banking bags of heavy coinage when banking hours are reducing and staff are working from home are acknowledged in thanks from Andrew Moran, Head of Supporters in a letter stating **, “Once again, on behalf of all the young people your gift supports, thank you so much for caring and making this life-changing work possible.”** ## **The Ladies’ Group at Saint Paul, Monk Bretton** _Pauline Rowland_ The beginning of 2022 heralded a return to normal service when we were able to resume our usual programme format beginning with: January - AGM and programme planning. February - Perfectly Pampered a Body Shop Event. March - A Lent Group led David Dewey, a retired Baptist Minister and member of our congregation. April - Fine Dining Taster Evening @ Barnsley College. May – A Taste of Wine. The do`s and don’ts’s of buying and drinking wine. June – Yorkshire Air Ambulance. July – A Recital & Guided Tour of Sheffield Cathedral followed by Afternoon Tea. August – A visit to the Graham Ibberson Exhibition and his studio @ the Cooper followed by Afternoon Tea at Joshua`s. September – Autumn Flower Arranging. October – Explorers Down the Ages. November – Eating @ the Norman. December – Christmas Fun Night and Food. 13 At the start of each January, we start our AGM with a blank canvas for the year but by the end of the evening members have put forward their ideas and suggestions of what they can organise to make the programme for the coming year something that all of us look forward to each month. The membership continues to grow, and this year has been no exception with 4 new ladies joining us from the wider community and several joining from the church family. Twenty in total. **Line Dancing Report** _Pamela Powers_ Another year has quickly passed and we still have a good group of line dancers attending. Unfortunately I am suffering badly with sciatica so cannot dance as much as I could, but I can still put the music on and do many of the less energetic dances. I have a lovely lady who brings us new dancers and leads when I cannot. We have a good average membership of 18, mostly ladies plus 1 male, so we are still able to contribute all the money to the church funds. Thank you to everyone concerned for making it an enjoyable social evening. Long may it continue 14 ST PAUL'S CHURCH MONK BRETTON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 Independent Examiners Cariwright & Co Ltd Henry Morgan House Industry Road Carlton Barnsley S71 3PQ 15 ST PAUL'S CHURCH MONK BRErroN YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 CONTENTS Page I Annual Report Page 2 Report of the Independent Examiners Page 3 Receipts & Payments Account Page 4 ststement of Accumulated Funds Statement of Assets 16 ST PAUL'S CHURCH MONK BRETTON YEAR ENDED 310ECEM8ER 2022 ANNUAL REPORT Background St Paul's Church PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the Incumbent in promoting the mlsslon of thè chLfjrEh- pastoral, evangelistic, socièl and ecumenical. Membgrship Members of the PCC are either ex-officio or elected at the annu31 parochlal church meeting in accordance with Church Representation Rules. During the year the following served as members of the PCC.. Fr Brian Bell Adrian England Chairman until 2nd March 2022 Lay Chairman - Deanery Synod from March 2Q22 Daphne WDffinden Hon. Secretary & Vice Chairman Lynda Brown Mary 8ullock Church Warden Church Warden- Treasurer Andrea Bérton julie Murrav Deanery Synod Representatlve Deanery Synod- resigned Oclober 2022 Eileen Mcclure Debbie Griffin Lorraine Francis Pauline Rowland Shirley Rawson Valerie Liddall janet Richards Gwyn Rees Safeguarding Officer Church attendance There are 64 persons on the Church Electoral Roll Page 1 17 ST PAUL'S CHURCH, MONK BRETTON YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS TO THE PCC OF ST PAUL'S CHURCH, MONK BRETTON This report on Ihe financial slalemenls of the PCC for the year ended 31 December 2022, which are set out on pages 3 and 4, is in respect of an examination carried out in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 20061'lhe Regulalions'l and s.43 of the Charities Act 1993 as amended by the charities Act 20061"the Act") Respective responsibilities of the PCC and the examlners 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.43121 of the Act do not apply. It is our responsibility lo issue this report on those financial slalemenls in accordance with the lemis of Regulations. Basis of this report Our examination was carried out in accordan￿ with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under s.43(nibl of the Act and lo be found in the Church guidance, 2006 edition. That examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the PCC and a comparison of the financial slalemenls with those records. 11 also includes considering any usual items or disclosures in the financial statements and seeking explanations from you as Iruslees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently we do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the financial statements, and the report is limfced to those matters set out in the stateTneAt below.. Independent examiners. statement In connection with our examination, no matter has come lo our allention.. which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements To keep accounting records in accordance with s.41 of the Act., 2nd To prepare financial slalements which accord with the accounting records or comply with the requirements of the Act and thè Regulations have not been met., or 2. to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order lo enable a proper understanding of the financial statements ID b6 rgached. Cartwrioht & Co Ltd Pay+ 2 18 ST PAUL? CHURCH MOIIK BRE￿oN YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 RECEiwfs AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT 2021 2021 RESTORATION GENERAL FUND INCOME 2022 RESTOFtATK)N FUND 202Z 2022 2022 2022 STATUE WILL TOOOL£lbENEIIAL FUNO BEQUEST GROUP INCOME INCOME FROM DONORS 20,$85 PlaftnÈdGiving Be•ue5t 5,524 Collettions 17,636 L4C 3.544 VOLUNTARY INCOME 6.Q86 Donations 4,243 Fund RaisSnB Grants 3,678 5,98 26683 INVESTMENT INCOME 16 379 INCOME FROM CHARITA8LE TRADSNG 3,079 Use of Parish Centre 4.109 Fees 527 8.012 3,730 9,016 INL4ND REVENUE 6,138 OTrER RECEIPT5 VATiefund 2,697 3,076 26,699 52,742 1,588 412 527 48,718 TRANSFERS 52,74Z TOTAL RECEiprs 26,699 3.076 527 48,718 GRANTS 132 Oversea5, Missions, tharitve5 49 CHURCH RELATEOACTIVlnES 35,(KK) Common Fund I,FAJ5 Clergy exppnse5 11,Q)a Church Runnln8 Expenses Sundry 1,303 Repair5 & Malntenante 516 Accountants Fee 38,713 260 11,638 560 522 316 PRINTING & STATIONERY 125 ADVERTISING 454 ExfRAORD5NARY PAYMENTS Replacement FI￿￿reS & Ffttlng5 18,61D 18,794 9,344 50,090 53,817 412 TRANSFERS 50.090 TOTAL PAYMENTS 9,344 18.794 17,355 2,652 IIETRECEIPTSIIPAYMENTSI 115.7181 527 Page 3 19 ST PAUL'S CHURCH MONK BRE￿oN YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 STATEAIENT OF ACCUMULATED FUNDS 2021 2021 RESTORATION GENERAL INCOME 2022 2022 2022 2022 2022 RESTORATION STATUE WFLL TODDLER GENERAL FUND FUND 8EIWE8T GROUP IN¢OME 25,J58 .612 BALANCE AT¥fARTOFYEAR 43,113 IL264 17.355 2,552 NETRECEIPTSIIPAYMENTSI 527 43,113 11.264 QALANCE AT END OF YEAR 27J96 iooo $27 5.763 STATEMENT OF ASSETS 2021 2021 RESTORATION GENERAL FUND INCOMÈ 2022 RE3TOIiATION FUND 2022 8TATUE FUND 2022 2022 2022 LL TODDLER GEIIERAL BEQUEST GROUP INCOME CHURCH OF ENGLAND FUND RestDratlon5 43,113 17.395 BANKACCOUNTS 11,420 Yorkshire Bank 527 5,735 11 CASH IN HA￿D 189 PREPAYMENTS zio 1357) ACCRUALS 120qI 41113 11.264 TOTAL ASSETS 27,39S 2,000 2.000 627 S,753 20