Central
.TeLford
Parish
Reflectingjesus Everywhere
Charity Registration No 1140301
Annual Report & Financial Statements of
the Parochial Church Council
for the year ending 31 December 2023
Incorporating the District Churches of
Holy Trinity, Dawley
St. Leonard. Malinslee
St. John. Lawley
St. Mary, Ketley
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DIOCESE OF
J LICHFIELD
THE CHURCH
OF ENGLAND

Contents
Section I: Trustees Report....... . .
Administrative information
Structure and Governance......................................................................
Aims and purposes ..........-.................................................................
Objectives and Activities=...................
Achievements and Performance.
Attendance at Services.. ..
Baptisms. weddings and funerals..
Report on buildings and churchyards:...................................................................
Team Rectorfs Report..................-............ ....... ... ....
Parish churchwardens, Report....
Deanerysynod................................. ..
Ecumenical Relationships.
Volunteers..........................................................................-.......................................
SafeBuarding....................................................................................
Activities:
Dawley CE School...........................
Monday Bible Study Group- St John's.............................................................
Lawley Smallies- St John's.
Telford Christians Against Poverty..............................................................
Reports from District churchwardens........................
Holy Trinity, Dawley......
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St John, Lawley........
St Leonard, Malinslee..
St Mary, Ketley..
Financial Review.
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Reserves Policy ............................... ...
Section 2: Parish Mission Plan............................ ... ... .......
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Section 3: Independent Examiner's Report & Financlal Statements....................-...-..................................... 15

Section I: Trustees Report
Warden), Hannah Yapp (Holy Trinity), Margaret
Cartwright (from 14" May 231
Administrative information
The Central Telford Parish is part of the Diocese
of Lichfield within the Church of England. The
correspondence address is: The Vicarage, Church
Road, Dawley, Telford, TF4 2A5. The Parochial
Church Council of Central Telford is a Registered
Charity No: 1140301.
PCC Treasurer: Margaret Cartwright
PCC Secretary: Margaret Southall
Parish Safeguarding Officer: Helen Vellacott luntil
May 20231.. Hannah Yapp Ifrom May 20231
District Church Officers,
District Wardens: Ann Broadhurst15t Maryl, Barbara
Crawforth (Holy Trinity), Lorraine Granger (St
Leonardl, Doreen Dyson 1st Maryl, Jane Hill (St
Leonardl, Eileen Robertson1St John), Glenis Watkins
(Holy Trinity)
District Treasurers: Dave Broome (St Leonardl (until
April 20231, Roger Farnworth 1st Leonardl (from May
202311 Jean Heighway (Holy Trinity), Brian Richards
(St Maryl, Bill Robertson 1st John)
The churches of the Parish are..
Holy Trinity Church, Dawley.. Old Vicarage Road,
Dawley, Telford, TF4 3NH
st John'5 Church, Lawley= Dawley Road, Lawley,
Telford, TF4 2PD
St Leonard's Church, Malinslee.. Brunel Road, Telford,
TF4 2DS
St Mary's Church, Ketley: Shepherd's Lane, Red Lake.
Ketley Telford TFI SEG
The PCC also retain5 responsibility for the
churchyards of St James, Church, Stirchley (church
building now in the care of the Churches
Conservation Trust) and St Luke's, Doseley Ichurch
building now in private ownership), and St John's
Church Hall.
2. Structure and Governance
The Parochial Church Council IPCC is the governing
body for the Parish. The method of appointment of
PCC members 15 set out in the Church Representation
Rules and the Parish Scheme.
The PCC also retains responsibility for the
churchyards of 5t James, Church, Stirchley (church
building now in the care of the Churches
Conservation Trust) and St Luke's, Doseley Ichurch
building now in private ownership), and St John's
Church Hall.
Members of the PCC in 2023, and other officers
of the Parish:
PCC members who have served from l January 2023
until the date this report was approved were..
Ex Officio Members
Incumbent.. Revd Prebendary Joanna Farnworth
Ichairl
Team Vicar- Revd Scott Edwards (From 29, March231
Reader= Margaret Cartwright (until April 231
Reader: Chris Prescott (From 29, March 231
Churchwardens-. Doreen Dyson and
Mary Richard5 (also Deanery Synod repl
The PCC met six times during 2023. There are four
District Church Councils IDCCsl, one for each District
centred on the churches of the Parish. All the DCCS
met regularly during 2023.
There were 137 names on the electoral roll at the
time of the 2023 Annual Meeting
Deanery Synod Reps: Chris Hicks, Jean Heighway,
Mary Richards (also Churchwardenl, David Broome
(until Oct 231
3. Aims and purposes
The PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with
the Team Rector, to promote the whole mission of
the Church-pastoral, evangelistic, social and
ecumenical- throughout the parish. It is the duty of
the Team Rector and the PCC to consult together on
matters of general tontern and importance to the
parish. Some powers and functions are delegated to
each District Church Council, as set out in the Parish
Scheme.
Elerted Members
Margaret Southall, Ann Broadhurst (St Mary, District
Warden), Barbara Crawforth (Holy Trinity, District
Warden), Lorraine Granger (St Leonard, District
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Warden) Ifrom 14 May 231, Jane Hill (St Leonard.
District Warden), Eileen Robertson 1st John, District

4. Objectives and Activities..
When planning our activities for the year, we have
considered the Charity Commission's guidance on
public benefit and, in particular, the supplementary
guidance on charwties for the advancement of
religion.
We try to enable people to live out their faith as part
St Leonard's boiler was condemned in the autumn
of our parish community by providing facilitie5 for
and for a period there was no heating in church.
public worship, pastoral care and spiritual, moral and Thanks to a generous grant from Lichfield Diocese, a
intellectual development, both for its members and
temporary boiler was installed which will provide
for anyone who wishes to benefit from what the
heat over the winter until April 2024. Options for a
Church offers,. and by promoting Christian values, and
new heating system are being considered and advice
service by members of the Church in and to their
from the Diocesan Heating Adviser is being sought.
communities, to the benefit of individuals and society
as a whole.
To facilitate this work it is important that we maintain
the fabric of our church buildings, St John's church
hall and our churchyards.
various items of work to the buildings that will need
addressing in 2024.
Telford and Wrekin repaired the retaining wall
around Holy Triniws churchyard which had
developed a large bulge.
Holy Trinity church also had issues with its heating
system when the controller panel stopped
communicating with the boiler. This led to a period
when the church was being heated continuously with
at a high temperature, possibly causing damage to
the organ. Once as the problem was identified, the
heating was manually controlled, only being turned
on when needed for service/events or when low
overnight temperatures were forecast. The work to
resolve this will take place in 2024.
5. Achievements and Performance
Attendance at Seivices..
Total
TOTAL
HT
attendance
Average
Sunday
Messy
Church
Easter
Eve/Day
Christmas
Eve/Da
Carol
Services
Stj
StL
Stm
89
32
21
24
12
The most significant work at St John's was the
upgrading of the lighting in the church hall.
29
29
St Mary's have had issues with a leaking roof, which
we hope will be addressed once the QI report is
received. One of the four heaters has needed
repair and funding for this is being sought.
160
51
23
64
22
388
157
155
21
55
398
89
185
66
58
Team Rector's Report
Jesus said '"1 am
the light of the
world. Whoever
follows me will .
never wa5k In
darkness biit will
have the li9ht ol
John 8.
Telford.
2023
Baptisms, weddings and funerals..
TOTAL
Baptisms
42
Weddings
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Funerals.
62
40
14
Interments
27
io
15
'Includes funerals at crematorium for people living in
the district
HT
18
Stj
StL
Stm
**lncludes interments at St Luke, Doseley and St
James, Stirchley
Looking back at 2023, 1 am grateful to God for his
faithfulness to us in Central Telford Parish. Our
parish verse for 2023 was 'Jesus said "l am the light of
the world. Whoever fo15ows me will never walk in
darkness but will have the light of life" from John
8.12. In a world that seems increasing chaotic and
uncertain, our prayer has been that our churches,
and u5 as individuals, will have confidence that the
Report on buildings and churchyards..
In November, each church had its Quinquennial
Inspection by Geraint Roberts. The reports are
awaited and so we anticipate that there will be

light of Christ will guide us through these time5. At
While we have said goodbye to some in our
the heart of this is a sense of our own responsibility
congregations, we have also welcomed new people
to 'shine as lights, in the world enabling others to
into our church families. We have been able to pay
encounter the love of God. At times, our churches
our Common Fund in full and have been working
can seem fragile when we look at our financial
hard to exercise good stewardship with our finances
situation and the numbers attending our seNices.
wh￿ch is starting to move us on to a more secure
However, I think that we have seen many glimmers of footing. A lot of work has been done over the year to
light in 2023 to give us confidence that God is at work
make sure that our churches are safe places, in tern15
among us, revealing the kind of churches that we are
of safeguarding, looking after the buildings and
called to be at this time and in this place.
churchyards, and working towards having all the
necessary policies and procedures in place.
We had our Mission Plan as our guide but throughout
the year it seemed that God was calling us to have a
We had a '5eason of Generosity, in the autumn to
time to 'be still and know that l am God,. I think that focus on how we can respond to the abundance of
this has been a blessing for us= to have a time to draw
God's love which is given to us so freely. As part of
breath, to continue to rebuild post-covid, and
thi5, everyone was asked to consider their financial
particularly to make sure that we look after one
generosity to the church, and also whether they
another and don't get over busy. Thi5 was
could offer their particularly skills. We had a good
particularly important during the vacancy for a Team
response, and l am particularly looking forward to us
Vicar, and has also been a real help to me since being
enabling those who offered their time and talents to
asked to become Acting Archdeacon at very short
do so in the coming year.
notice in October 2023.
I hope that as you read through the reports from our
wardens and group leaders, that you will recognise
the number of different opportunitie5 that are
offered to help people to grow in faith and to
worship, to share in the love of God through practical
actions, to have fun and build friendships. My prayer
is that in 2024 we continue to be aware of God
blessing us by enabling us to be a parish where
prayer and worship is at our heart, where we care for
one another, where we see growth in our numbers
and in our faith, where all have confidence to use
their God-given talents, where all are welcome and
where the good news of Jesus Christ and the love of
God is encountered in all that we do.
It was a joy to welcome
Revd Scott Edwards as
Team Vicar in March,
and at the same time to
welcome Chris Prescott
as a Reader and l am
grateful for all that thev
bring to the parish. I know that the occasionally
ministry of my husband Revd Roger Farnworth has
been appreciated since he received Permission to
officiate, along with some other visiting clergy,
Readers and lay ministers. We are also blessed with
lay worship leaders who lead some Sunday morning
services, evensong at Holy Trinity and other
occasional services. It was also a delight to have Joe
Grogan on placement with us as part of his training
for ordination. Margaret Cartwright decided to step
back from active Reader ministry during the year,
which was a sadness for us, but it is important to
recognise that God calls us into different ministries at
different seasons of our life and we pray that
Margaret will discover God's new call in the fullness
of time.
Revd Prebendoryjo Fornworth
Parish churchwardens, Report
The first significant occasion to mention was the
Installation of Revd Scott Edwards as Team Vicar on
29th March by Bishop Michael at St.John'5, Lawley. It
was a joyful welcoming, although it did pour with rain
as we Eathered for refreshments afterwards in the
Church Hall. At the same time Christine Pre5COtt was
Licensed as a Reader in Central Telford, another
welcome addition to the Ministry Team. Prior to Scott
and Judy's arrival the Diocese carried out work on the
newly acquired house in Lawley, converting the
garage into a Study. A team from the Parish made a
final clean and prepared a welcome for them in their
new home.
l am grateful to all those who volunteer in so many
different ways- some in very public roles and others
who are quietly doing jobs in the background. It is a
great blessing to our churches and our wider
communities that so many are willing to serve God in
many different ways. It is wonderful to be part of a
parish where it's not experted that the Team Rector,
or the Team Vicar, will do everything.

SO we were blessed with a full team to cover Holv
Week and Easter services. Since then it has been
great to see a regular pattern of worship developing
across the Parish. All four thurches have been able
to have regular services of Holy Communion,
provided alternately by Jo and Scott, apart from
when Jo 15 needed on Associate Archdeacon duties.
However additional help is at hand as Revd Roger
Farnworth received Permission to Officiate IPTOI in
the Diocese. In June/July we were pleased to be able
to offer a student placement to Joe Grogan, who is
training for the Priesthood. Joe Erew up in Dawley
so fitted into the Parish easily, was of great benefit
and proved himself popular.
V5 Jo and Scott have been re-
building the relationships with
the local Primary Schools and we
hope to see further
development in this in 2024.
Experience Easter was offered at
Holy Trinity. We were able to
offer Christmas Experience at
Holy Trinity at St Mary's. Manv
thanks to those who
volunteered their time to help lead the sessions.
A major event in the Autumn was the dreaded
Quinquennial Inspections. All four churches were
due or overdue for an Inspection. There was much
preparation for this regarding checking on the
currer¢t State of our buildings and ensuring that
relevant paperwork/records were up to date. Each
church ha5 had building issues of one sort or another
and there have been testing times for Church
Wardens over heating, electrics, leaks etc as we
expect you might read in the individual church
reports. Geraint Roberts the Inspector visited all
four churches over two days in November. It was
fascinating to see a drone flying over the church to
take photos of the roof. As at February 2024 we stlll
await his Reports. We are praying that they will be
kindl
Sadly, Margaret Cartwright stepped down as Reader
in the Parish. We thank Margaret for her years of
faithful service in thi5 role and we are extremely
grateful that she continues to hold the post of Parish
Treasurer. We thank all the Lay Leaders who have
stepped up to lead or help out in worship or other
areas of Parish life. There has been an encouraging
growth in pastoral care which will hopefully develop
further.
ri
Pari5h-wide the
year continued
on a steady path.
In April an Eco-
Church session
was held to make
and decorate
Swift boxes readv
for eventual
placing in the tower5 of the participating churches.
This project ha5 yet to develop - maybe in 2024, 05
we will look at other ways of becoming Eco-church.
There were the national celebrations for the
Coronation of His Majesty Kin8 Charles 111 in May. A
picnic was held in the grounds of Holy Trinity Dawley
on 7th May followed by a Songs of Praise service. In
September the annual Ride & Stride for Shropshire
Historic Churches Trust took place. We were able to
open all our churches to visitors, including St James,
5tirchley. Two of our members were sponsored and
succeeded in walking around all the churches in the
Parish on what was a very hot dayl As a Parish, we
continue to support the Food Bank based at Dawley
Christian Centre and a number of our parishioners
volunteer there regularly. Scott became a
representative for the local CAP (Christians ogainst
Poverty). Once again our churches were able to make
up Christmas Hampers for CAP to present to client
families.
The Church of England
initiated a Generosity Week
at the end of September.
For the parish this was
extended into a Season of
Generosity running from
Harvest through to November. It was felt that
this would be a good time to ask people to look
at their giving, whether increasing or decreasing,
and giving of their time and talents. Packs were
prepared and distributed for this purpose, with
response requested in terms of financial
donations and offers of taking on new or
different roles. It was hoped that donations
would help to cover the expected shortfall in the
central Parish funds, which would have meant
that we could not pay our Common Fund to the
diocese in full. The fear was unfounded as the
generous response did cover the shortfall and we
paid in full thankyou God!
So the year ended happily with a full round of
Christmas events and service5.
SEASON OF
GENEROSITY
Doreen Dy50n & Mary Richards (Parish Wurdens)

Deanery Synod
each of the h¢Jbs or groups would be autonomous,
some may be short lived with a particular individual
focus. Telford Area Mission is in reality a hub, Engage
Schools acts as a hub for those who work in
Secondary schools and equips and supports them.
Deanery Synod has continued to meet 314 times year
Some possible hubs could be- hub for church
via Zoom and meetings are usually well 'attended' in
leaders, civic engagement hub to work with Telford
this format. Area Dean, Rev Debbie Loughran is in
and Wrekin Council, Social Action hub, Primary school
hub Ithis may need more than one given the size of
the Chair but each session has a guest speaker talking the area covered) and a prayer hub. These different
about their role and work. This is then followed by
short discussion in 'break-out' rooms. Many of the
hubs or groups would then feedback to TCT at maybe
themes included have reflected the Shaping for
three meetings a year. The work is ongoing to try
Mission process. Each meeting Starts with a short act
and restructure in a way that is prayerful, relational,
and missional.
of worship and ends with any appropriate Deanery
business or information. Reports are given of recent
Diocesan Synod or General Synod meetings. 2023
saw the start of a new Triennium, with some
members completing three years on Synod and new
ones beginning.
Telford Deanery . Shaping for Mi55ion
FOLLOWING JESUS.. LOVItlG AENEWIMO ¢wuH¢H ¢kOwiNa YuuNaER
In July members of Synod met face-to-face sociallyi
for a Barbecue hosted at Holy Trinity, Wrockwardine
Wood. plea￿nt weather meant we were able to
gather outdoors in fellowship with some tasty food.
In October, we heard from John ITugl Wilson of the
National Deaneries Network. John has spent 21 years
as Deanery and Diocesan Lay-chair, and he has over
30 years of involvement with the National Deaneries
Network. He explained the Origin of Synods and
described the structure of Parish/DeanerylDiocesan/
General Synod and how things which are discussed or
brought to synod can move up the structure and how
motions can be brought to Diocesan Synod and could
even move forward to General Synod. Last time
Telford Deanery fomarded a question to Diocesan
Synod was 20141 This was especially useful to the
new Deanery Synod members. A question he posed
was "what can I bring to Synod?_ Ability, Experience
and Knowledge, and Passion and Representation.
In January, John Procter from Engage Schools
Network was the speaker. He facilitates and enables
local churches to work with schools in this area. The
Engage Schools network aims to set up 2 events in a
school year with churches doing the follow up
introducing stable provision5 for the young people.
Engage look to open new possibilities in schools
where there is little or no current access. In 2022123
one project was fit41ife with Dan Desmond working
with the RE Teachers in Telford Park School and
Hadley Learning Community- Also a Student RE
Conference was planned for March 2023 with Lat
8laylock involving 12-15 students from each of the
local schools.
In May, Chris Densham from Telford Christians
Together ITCTI was the guest. He began by
describing the role of TCT, Churches Together in
Shropshire, both feeding into the national network
Churches Together in England. At one time there
were different groups making up TCT eE Street
Pastors, CAP, Engage Schools but things have
changed since the p3ndemic and a new way forward
is being sought. Chris said "We are on a journey and
God is working in us and the diversity we encounter 15
to be celebrated. Ecumenical shouldn't mean we
should all be the same. There is unity in diversity- we
can work better for Jesu5 when we come together.
Each church is unique, it is not about doing
everything together, but we can and should
encourage what each other is doing., Currently as
TCT regroups, they are looking at how they can
create opportunities, mi55ional hubs, place5 of
encouragement, places which can equip groups-
National Deaneries Network
https'.//www.nationaldeaneries.net/ has lots of
resource5 available and like the PCC essential guide
there are many briefings on there which may be of
use to members of synod but especialty for new
members.
Ecumenical Relationships
We value our relationships with other denominations
in Telford, particularly with Dawley Baptist Church
and our Methodist friends at Dawley Christian
Centre. Regular meetings have been taking place
with the ministers over 2023, although sadly Revd Nik
from DCC has not been well during some of this
period. The Dawley Foodbank continues to be a very
successful and much needed ecumenital endeavour.
We are delivering Experience Christmas and Easter
ecumenically to schools, and hope to build on this in
2024.

Volunteers
We would like to thank all the volunteers who work
so hard in many different ways across the parish to
provide ministry, enable worship to take place
smoothly serve a5 church officers or as DCCIPCC
members, leadlhelp at the many different activities,
care for our buildings and churchyards, providing
food and drinks, etc. Thanks also go to those who
faithfully serve in unnoticed ways, and who pray for
the life of the church.
attended by a regular few who enjoy some lively and
often amusing conversation. It 15 also a time when
those who need it may have more in-depth
conversations. It has progressed to activities being
provided for those who enjoy this and has a lot of
potential for development. All are welcome on the
appropriate Saturdays between 10.00am-12.00.
Refreshments are free
Sxercise C105s- St Leonord's
This class has continued and bravely kept going
during the period when there wa5 no heatingl Well
donel There are twenty-two people on their register
wlth an average attendance of twelve. There have
been no issues reported.
Safeguarding
There have been no safeguarding incidents reported
in the parish in 2023. When Hannah Yapp was
appointed as our new Parish Safeguarding Co-
ordinator, a safeguarding audit of each church was
Pensioners, Lunches and Party
carried out to ensure that that our practice is as it
Due to unforeseen circumstances the annual
should be. As a PCC, it was agreed that all new
pensioners party was unable to go ahead this
volunteers in the parish working with children/young year 'and similarly the monthly lunches have
people and vulnerable adults must go through the
been unable to carry on.
safer recruitment process before they start their role
and this is not happening. We are ensuring that all of
our Trustees and volunteers have a current DBS
Iwhen 3ppropriatel and keep their Safeguarding
Training up to date.
The PCC believe they have fulfilled their duty under
section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline
Measure 2016 (duty to have due regard to House of
Bishops, guidance on safeguarding children and
vulnerable adults).
Baby Babble- St Leonard's
This group is run
by Great Dawley
Town Council on
the last Tuesday of
each month from
approximately
13.00-15.00. This
has become very popular with local familie5 and it is
good to welcome people into our church. While the
church building was without heating though this
group did not meet.
Activities..
Iwondoy Food bonk drop in - St Leonord s
This group a150 continues and does serve the need of
the twelve plus people attending each week. Those
attending are appreciative of the chance of being
somewhere warm and being provided with a warm
drink. It is also appreciated as somewhere they are
able to go to for a chat knowing they will be listened
too. Huge thanks must be given to all those who help
with this group.. Becky, Jackie, Jane and Mike. A
special thanks to Graham for his unwavering
commitment to collecting the food from the
supermarkets and delivering it to St. Leonard's each
Sunday. Due to unforeseen circumstances this group
is in great need of more volunteer helpers.
rriniLy Tots- Holy Trinity
Despite children leaving
to go to nursery or
school, we still have a
good number who attend
either or both days. We
now have the younger
siblings of those who
have left as well several
new babies where the
parents are taking time
to make friends. We
average from 15ish to 26
at each meeting. We are getting good reports back
about what we offer for the children and even better
reports about our now legendary bacon sandwiches.
The parents/ grandparent5 and carers all get on well.
They are friendly and helpful. We are Still financed by
donations and are in profit. We use this money for
foods, crafts, a5S0rted presents during the year and
WEI..C MF-
Coffee L7nd Compon/i - St Leonurd'5
A new venture which started in 2023 and takes place
the first Saturday morning of each month. This is
spearheaded by Rev. Scott and Chris. It is still in its
infancy and started off with people attending and
enjoying coffee and companyl It has been well

sometimes to replenish any church stocks that we
use. A big thanks to the Trinity Tots Team and all
those who still come and help whenever needed and
do whatever they do to make it work.
families get, ones we know and new ones where it is
their first time is a huge part of why they come back
because they feel safe, welcome and accepted. Thank
vou to everyone who braves leading a craft activity
whether that invofves paint, glitter, glue, colouring in,
making things or is food related. Thank you to
everyone who helps in the kitchen and always
manages to feed everyone no matter the dietary
requirements and supply a constant stream of tea
and coffee to the parents, grandparents, foster
parents and helpers.
Thursdoy Coffee ond Chot-14oly Trinity
This club was started after some of the reEular
parents wanted to keep meeting after their children
had moved on to school. We met in the school
holidays at the Christian Centre and then moved to
Holy Trinity when schools were back in session. We
meet at 11-30 after Tots. Over the weeks, those who
were interested to start with stopped coming and we
are lucky if we get on or two who aren't linked to
church. Mainly it's the Thursday helpers who are still
cleaning up after Tots. We have spoken, advertised
and let people know, but it's not improving.
Hunnt7h Yopp
others, Union - Holy Trinity
We have had another interesting programme thanks
to our Events Organiser. At the AGM the same people
were returned as officers.. Glenis, Jean, Helen and
Barbara. The following are some of the activities and
events we enjoyed..
The Revd Lynne Morris had us laughing out loud as
she recounted some funny incidents in her ministry.
Revd lan Oliver told us Some more details and
showed photos of his visit to the Holy Land. It was
very interesting, but some areas do look bleak, wild
and lonely. It was all of course before the present
trouble in Gaza was happening.
We had a lady to tell us about looking after our feet.
She had brought some horror photos of things that
can go wrong with our feet. Some of the group were
horrified but the more ghoulish of us enjoyed them.
We were also given a little goody bag.
In March and April we had someone from the Fire
service to talk about Fire Safetyi and someone to
advise us about keeping safe from scams. Both very
useful.
Revd Jo gave a talk about some memories of her
childhood and her path to ministry. It was really
interesting- another vicar who gave up a job in
industry and stience to be ordained. By the way if Jo
is with you around 4ish, she will really need a cup of
tea and a bisCUltI
Our visit was to a Garden Centre, Oak Gates, in June.
There were lovely gardens to walk round, a delicioLSS,
beautifully presented lunch and reasonably priced
plants to buy.
Messy Church- Holy Trinity
We meet up 11 times in
2023 taking August off
for the summer
holidays. We tried to
support the families
that came to Messy
Church this year by
focusing on themes
about God's love.
constancy, strength and
the strength we have
when we work together
and support each other given how difficult this year
has been for everyone and the scary events
happening around the world. We celebrated
Motherfs Day and Fatherfs Day as well as Harvest and
Christmas. This year Easter was a little different as we
held an All-age Good Friday Service using the
Experiencing Easter Stations which some of the
families came to and found moving. The Crib Service
was really er)joyed by the Messy Church families that
came and some of the children even dressed up as
characters from the Nativity.
We have sadly seen some families move on as the
children have gotten older and got weekend jobs, but
we have had the joy of welcoming families who
started at Trinty Tot5 and wanted to do more in the
Church. It has been a joy seeing all the families that
come to Messy Church getting involved with all the
crafts (especially the messy ones), singing along to
the songs, sometimes getting involved in the story
telling and saying the Lord's prayer together.
I would like to thank everyone who is involved with
helping at Messy Church the welcome that all the
In the New Year
we are going to
discuss our
branch's future.
Some are
thinking that it
might be time to
move on. We are grateful to the Dawley women who
kept things going for so long. We will try not to let
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them down and remember our responsibility to
them.
Williams when she is available. We have children
with parents, childminders and foster carers and our
regular average each week is 33. At Easter and
Christmas Cathy reminds the group of the
significance of those Christian event5. This year we
have put out a prayer box for anyone who would like
U5 to pray for them. We have had 2 special
comments for us this year, which encourages us to
carry on. "To all at Lawley Smallies, thank you for
another great year of coffee, chatter, toys and songsl
Some weeks you really are a lifeline." and 'Yhank you
for all the years of fun, support and friendship. You
make a huge difference in so many lives. You're all
wonderful"
8arbaru Cruwforth
Bell Ringer5- Holy Trinity
Holy Trinity bells all appear to
be in working order.
With the help of ringers from
nearby towers, we have
generally managed to ring the
bells before service on
Sundays.
We practice on Monday
evening5 between 7 and 8 pm,
and we currently have 4 new learners, which is an
improvement over this time last year.
New potential ringers are always welcome and l am
happy to show anyone around the ringing chamber
where we ring. l am hoping to arrange an open
afternoon to try and attract new ringers, hopefully to
coincide with the Spring or Summer fayres.
Simon Rice, Tower coptoin
Eileen Robert50n
Telford Christians Against Poverty
In the gospel according to Luke there is an emphasis
upon Jesus, concern for the poor. It has therefore
been good to be able to support the work of Telford
CAP. In 2023 Ann Trehern was appointed as the Debt
Centre Manager and the hours of the Debt Coach
Lizzie Brown were increased. In 2023, 22 people have
been helped to go Debt Free and 40 clients
supported with Debt Management Plans. In addition,
50 Christmas Hampers (four from the Central Telford
Parish) were distributed and received with
appreciation and two social events la Picnic in the
Park and a Christmas Party) was organised for the
clients.
Dawley CE School
It has been another productive year with both Jo and
Scott. They have helped u5 to further develop the
links with Holy Trinity. Support has included a new
worship timetable. redevelopment of the worship
table,. support with worship music choices,. opening
up of the church for lessons across the curriculum if
needed- letters for use in RE lessons to support the
learning of the children- support to staff when
needed,. an active seat or) the Local Academy
Reports from District churchwa rdens
Committee for the Academy. We are looking forward Holy Trinity, Dawley
to the relationship continuing and an increased
Like most of the country nearly all the congregation
presence in school. The school was also pleased to
of Holy Trinity would have been glued to their
receive a Good rating from Ofsted after their
televisions watching the marvellous spectacle of King
Inspectlon In June 2023
Charles, coronation in May. We had our own more
modest celebration with a picnic and Songs of Praise.
Looking back on the year we realized we had not
organized many social event5 and hoped to manage
some for next year. However, our Spring, Summer
and Christmas fairs have become social as well as
fund raising events for many of the people who
support them. They make sure they have the dates
and enjoy meeting UP with friends over tea and cake.
The fairs are usually well attended, bring in vital
resources and we are grateful to all those who
51JPPOrt them in any way. We had a "swifv, Saturday
morningwhen we learnt about swifts and how to
make nesting boxes, all helped along by
refreshments. We look forward to having the boxes
erected in the Tower. Let's hope the swifts use them.
Revd Scott Edword5
Nlck Andrews, Principol
Monday Bible Study Group- St John's
Sadly, the Bible Study Group came to an end in
September when the leader, Roy Burley, was unable
to continue with the sessions due to other
commitment5. His leadership over recent years has
been much appreciated in helping those who
attended to deepen their understanding of the Bible
and faith.
Lawley Sm311ies - St John's
The Leaders of Smallies are Cathy Parker, Carole and
Warwick France, Eileen and Bill, Des Pritchard and Jan
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Numbers at services have stayed fairly similar. We did
along. 8est wishes too for Margaret, who had
have a new family
stepped back from reader ministry.
coming regularlyi and it
Glenis and Barbara would like to say a big thank you
was lovely having their
to all who help to care for the church in so many
children with us but they ways and do it willingly and cheerfully. We wish you
have moved out of the
all a Happy 2024.
area. People pop in and
out and we try to make
them welcome. Some
are occasional worshippers, although one man seems
to have settled with us and comes when he can It was
lovely during the year to see children, Poppy and
Violet, being given permission, after study with Jo, to
take Communion. We are glad and grateful to have
Sunday morning services every week and thank Jo
and Scott for arranging them, and the lay members
for the part they play in leading worship. I know
finding cover can be difficult. In the evening we have
two setvices a month, a lay led Evensong and a
Communion service from the Book ofcommon
Prayer. It Seemed strange at first but I think we all
enjoy it now. Most of the people who attend
Evensong are from the morning congregation but the
few who only tome in the evening appreciate it.
During the year Marjorie Harrison, who used to come
to Evensong before moving to her care home, died.
She was the last of the little group who moved to us
when Little Dawley Chapel closed. Sadly, Ethel
Martin, a long time faithful worshipper and verger
also died. The Christmas services were well attended
again and Scott and Hannah did sterling work with all
the knitted shepherds, kings and donkeys at the crib
service.
Although we don't have many regular children, the
church does see plenty of them during the year with
visits from schools and especially the Experience
Easter and Christmas sessions when hundred5 of
children hear the stories and join in activities to help
them understand.
l am pleased to report that the clock winding team
are working well. We do get contacted if the clock is
not going or is chiming wrongly so people do notice.
Also it is lovely to hear the bells as we are arriving at
church when the visiting ringers make one of their
regular visits.
It was lovely having Scott join us. He has a great
sense of humour and it is lovely to see him and his
wife, Judy at services. Thanks are also due to Jo who
works extremely hard, especially recently when she
has had extra pressure due to covering for the
Archdeacon. She manages to keep things going very
patiently and with such good grace. Thanks also to
the Readers who do help to keep thing5 moving
8arbaro Cruwforth & Glenis Wutkins
St john, Lawley..
We were very pleased to have a new Vicar, Scott
Edwards who was licensed on 29th March 2023. He
has been warmly welcomed by our congregation.
Whilst our tongregation were very happy with the
Vicars and Readers who helped in 2022 and 2023
having our own 2 regular vicars has had a very
positive effect. The arrival of Scott meant that we are
now able to have Holy Communion services most
Sundays.
We still have children
from Lawley school
for their Harvest
Festival service and
the Carol Service
about 140 children,
and Crib service had
45 children and 20
adults.
We have had a group of asylum seekers who have
been with us for a number of months and some
members of the congregation have helped them with
English language lessons. The asylum seekers were
welcomed from day one by all our congregation.
We were able to pay our Common Fund in full and
also pay some extra to help others in the parish.
We had Bible study with Roy Burley on Monday
evenings until September when a new job and
commitments to his church meant he was unable to
continue. We were sorry to lose him as he had so
much knowledge of the Bible. We are hopeful that
some further Bible study might return this year.
We are Still supporting a Secret Child through Open
Doors and having our Toddler Groijp on Tuesdav
mornings in term time.
The Hall is still busy with Bill and I taking the main
responsibility for it. Des does Hall check5 on Tuesdays
after our Toddler group and on Sunday mornings
before the Church service. Scott also takes some of
the booking calls which we are grateful for.
Fundraising events in the Hall this year were: Race
Night in March, Summer Fair in June and Christmas
Fair in December.
We want to be a Church where everyone really is
welcome. I believe that our whole congregation
embrace this aspiration. I hope this continues and
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strengthens so that more people come to our Church,
feel they have become part of a family and feel like
they have come home.
it is so encouraging to be able to
say this h35 risen to
approximately thirty-four each
week. It is exciting to be able to
say this include5 children l To
ensure the children feel
welcome and included which
they are, Rev. Jo provides
Service co-ordinated
colouringlpuzzle activity sheets for them each week.
It was very welcome news we were able to pay our
share of the Common Fund in full this year.
In April we had a concert by the Military Wives Choir
(postponed from last September) which was
Something different and a very pleasant evening. Our
summer fair was held in July and although some
money was raised it did seem disproportionate to the
amount of hard work it takes to run a fair. In
November we had a concert by the Shifnal Male
Voice Choir. They were excellent and treated us to a
good variety of different music to cater for all tastes.
The concert was fairly well attended and enjoyed by
all. The Christmas Fair in December raised over
£900.00. Needless to say everyone was thrilled by
this achievement. There was a good sum of this
raised by the raffle. This year tickets were officially
printed and church members asked to try and sell
these to friends and family. Coupled with donations
ol wonderful prizes this worked well. We extend
grateful thanks to Jane for her commitment and
hardwork in organizing our annual fairs.
Jone Hill ond Lorroine Granger
Eileen Robert50n
St Leonard, Malinslee..
On behalf of the
congregation of St.
Leonard's we would like to
extend thanks to Rev. Jo
and Rev. Scott for the hard
work they do for us all at
St. Leonard's. There is
much work needed to keep
hurch functioning and
progressing much of which
Jo and Scott carry out 'behind the scenes,. Without
their commitment and constancy land Scott's sense
of humourl life at St. Leonard's would be very
different. We are indeed fortunate God guided them
to us.
Thanks must and should be given to others who help
St. Leonard's to funttion=
Those who regularly turn up early each Sunday to
help prepare the church and help ensure our services
run smoothlv.
All those who do our readings, act as welcomers.
operate the music and serve us with tea and coffee
following the setvice. We currently have thirteen
people on the rota and encouragingly the number of
volunteer readers has grown.
A special thanks is
extended to those who serve
our refreshments as it IS
mostly the same people who
regularly do this for us.
More volunteers are badly
needed for this.
All those who donate tea.
coffee, milk and
biscuitslcake so we mav
enjoy our refreshments.
Everyone who contributes in anyway to our annual
5urnmer and Christmas Fairs. These events are
undeniably hard work, but the sense of teamwork,
dedication. friendship and fun more than makes UP
for this and it is a privilege to be a part of this team.
We continue to have Holy Communion on each
Sunday with the first Sunday of the month being
dedicated to Family Worship with Holy Communion.
Where there are five Sur)days in a month the last
Sunday continues to be a united service with all the
churches within Central Telford Parish.
Until mid-November our congregation numbers were
between twenty to twenty-five. However, since then
St Mary, Ketley:
We are pleased to start our report with the good
news of the appointment of our new vicar Revd Scott
Edwards. His licencing service took place in March by
Bishop Michael at St. Johns church Lawley. After
twelve months of Revd Jo and Scott working
together, we think it is safe to say they work very well
as a team. We at St. Mary's are grateful for the work
they have put in to ensure we have a service each
week. We thank Jo for the improvement of
ommunication between the four churches whlch has
been achieved through the monthly news sheet and
WhatsApp groups. It is fair to say at this point Revd Jo
has had other responsibilities as Associate
Archdeacon, so she has called on other clergy and lay
ministers to help. We would like to thank them for
the support they have given. Many thanks to all.
During Lent members of St. Mary's attended Lent
Group sessions at Holy Trinity
Holy Week, St. Mary's took part on Zoom Compline.
Mondayi Tuesday, Wednesday. MaundyThursdav
service was held at St. Mary's. Some of us from St,
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Mary's attended a Good Friday service at Holy Trinity.
Easter day all churches held services individually.
Ascension Day service was held at St. Mary'5.
We were privileged to meet Jo Grogan in June-luly
who was a placement student, he gained some
experience by taking part with services in all the four
churches of CTP.
In September Ride and Stride took place and all four
churches were open. We had more people visit our
church than we have had for a long time, it was lovely
to meet parishioners and show them around the
church. Mary from St. Mary's and Hannah from Holy
Trinity did a sponsored walk together around the
whole of the CTP. Money was shared between St
Mary's and Shropshire Historic Churches.
The Ecumenical Prayer Group
used St Mary's for Quiet
Mornings in July and October.
Harvest festival, all produce was
donated to the food bank at
Dawley.
A generosity appeal was
launched, everyone on the
Electoral roll were sent
envelopes containing an explanation of the needs of
the church. It was a great success. Many thanks to all
who responded.
November, Remembrance Service, parishioners laid
wreaths at the memorial, along with Local
Councillors.
December, children from Meadows school attended
Christmas Experience. It needed two sessions,
approx. 60 children attended in total. An absolute
pleasure to have the children, they were so well
behaved and knowledgeable of the story of the
announcement of Jesus, birth.
We held our annual Carol Service on the17th, which
was well attended.
24th Crib Service / Midnight Mass.
Fund raising Fish 'N' Chip / Bingo Evenings, Garden
Party at Doreen's, Coffee Morning at Mary's, Easter
Raffle
Department for their expertise and support. The full
accounts can be found in Section 2 of this report.
The consolidated accounts show a total income of
£131,696 and expenditure of £120,015, giving an
excess of income over expenditure of £11,681.
The requested Common Fund for 2023 was paid in
full and we are grateful to all those who made this
possible through their generous donations. We are
also thankful for the Special Agreement from Lichfield
Diocesan Board of Finance to enable St Mary's to
increase their contribution of Common Fund
We are working hard to improve our financial
situation, which needs keeping under constant
review due to the increased expenditure due to high
fuel costs. The cost of living crisis continue5 to have
an impact on our income, as does the10sS through
death/moving away of some of our regular givers.
We have seen generosity through our Season of
Generosity campaign this year and are very grateful
for this.
In 2023, we have looked to improve financial stability
though reviewlng the use of Gift Aid, ca5hle5s giving,
income generation, central purchasin& reviewing
energy and maintenance providers/contracts, and
careful expenditure. Some of these are being
implemented, and others will be looked at in 2024,
including providing information about legacies. We
will continue to promote the message that the use of
money and faithful Christian living go hand in hand.
8. Reserves Policy
The PCC aims to keep approximately three months
running costs in reserves, in the event of a major
problem. In 2023 we will be reviewing all of our
reserves to ensure that they are correctly allocated
lie general funds, designated, restrictedl, and
developing a strategy to build up reserves where
necessary to ensure thot they are at a value of
approximately £30,004. An important value is one of
mutual support between district churches, so that if
one faces a major problem, others will respond with
generosity.
Ann Broadhurst rind Doreen Dyson.
Financial Review
Thank you to everyone who works to ensure the
smooth running of finance5 Wlthin the parish. We
recognise the hard work and commitment of our
PCC Treasurer (Margaret Cartwrightl, and DCC
Treasurers. We a150 recognise the contribution of
those who help with.. collecting and countin8
monies, banking arid administering Gift Aid. We
also express our thanks to Jonathan Hill, and his
colleagues from the Lichfield Diocese Finance
Approved by the PCC on 16, May 2024
fvLcLFtfv
Revd Preb Jo Farnworth Margaret Cartwright
(Chair)
(Treasurer)
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Section 2: Parish Mission Plan
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Section 3: Independent Examiner's Report & Financial Statements
Independent Examiner:
Mr Jonathan Hill, Lichfield Diocesan Board of Finance
Bankers:
Lloyds Bank, 113 The Border, Telford Centre, Telford, TF3 4AE
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Independent Examiner's report to the trustees/members of The PCC of Central
Telford
Registered charity number.. 1140301
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023 which are Set out on the following
pages.
Res
ective res
onsibilltles of the Trustees and Inde
endent Examiner
The charity'5 trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees
consider that an audit is not required for this year under Section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the
Charities Actl and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibillty
to examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission
(under section 14515llbl of the Charities Act, and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Inde
endent Examiner's Statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity
Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a
comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual
items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such
matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit,
and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a "true and fairf, view and the
report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Inde
endent Examiner's Statement
In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which give5 me
cause to believe that in any material respect..
accounting record5 were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act or
the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content
of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any
requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part
of an independent examination.
I have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be
drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed..
Jonathan Hill FCMACGMA
Lichfield Diocesan Board of Finance
St Marys House, The Close, Lichfield. W513 7LD
Date..
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Parothial Church Councll of Central Telford Parish
CHARITY REGISTRATION NO 1140301
Statement of Financial Activities
For the period from 01 January 2023 to 31 December 2023
Untestrlcted
Fund$
Deslgnated
Fth)d8
Restrleted
Funds
Total
Funds
Prioryear
Total
Funds
Incoming resources
Incoming resources from ge￿rated funds
Donations and kgacies
83.571
100
83,671
79,631
Income froTn charitable activth'e5
41,407
87
41.494
45.890
InYeslm8nls
5.577
955
6.532
72.205
Other trading activities
Total income
130,554
955
187
131,696
198.569
Re50urcÈs used
Raising Funds
105
105
147
Expendrfcure en Charitable Actnirties
119,728
118,728
138.448
Other Expenditure
182
182
Total expenfllture
120,015
120,015
138,$98
Net income I lexpÈnditurel resources before transfer
10.540
955
187
11,681
59.974
Transfers".
Gross transfers b8tween funds- in
30.925
100
81
31.106
500
Gross transfers behveen fund$- out
-21,271
-9.855
-31,106
15001
Other r￿Qg￿lSe￿ gains I losses..
GaIn￿lo$Se$ on investment assets
836
836
16991
Net movement in fund$
42,119
-20.216
19,3871
12,517
59.275
Reconciliation of funds
Total fund5 brought forward
79.044
44,290
79.209
202.544
143,268
Total fund5 carried fO￿ard
121.164
24,075
69.822
215.061
202,644
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Parochial Church Council of Central Telford Parish
CHARITY REGISTRATION NO 1140301
Balance Sheet Detailed
Asat
3111212023
Asat
3111212022
Fixed a85ets
6050.. Hill & Smith Holdin
5Pk
2.148
1.313
Totsl Flxed assets
Current assets
6501.. Bank current account
61.226
55,394
6505.. Bank dep0511 accounl
2.528
8,762
6510". CBF deposit account
147.183
140,725
559D'. CTP Share account
232
232
591.. Compassion bank account
6700.. Bank current aGcounl
97
193
3.441
5.462
6710". Easy Access Account
Totsi Curreiit asselg
214,474
210,766
Liabilitie
6899.. Agency collections
8.005
6621". Common Fund Arrears
3.532
Total LlabIll￿*S
NetAs5et Sur
215,061
202,544
Reseryes
Excess I Ideficiti to dale
12.185
62,808
ZQ1.. Starting balances
202.D40
139,736
Z02.. Gain5111055es1 on iTweslmenl a$$et5
836
16991
Z02.. Other gaNsllk)ssesl
Z03.. Gain5 and losse5 own use
T¢)tsI RÈser¥eS
215.061
202,544
Represented by Funds..
UnreslriGted
121.164
79.044
Desi9n3led
24.075
44.2
ReStr￿ted
69.822
79.209
Endowment
Total
215,061
202.544
Approved by the PCC on 16, May 2024 and signed on its behalf by..
Reverend Prebendary Joanna Farnworth (Chairl
Margaret Cartwright (Treasurer)
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Parochial Church Council of Central Telford Parish
Analysis of income and expenditure
Selected period: 01 January 2023 to 31 December 2023
Thi$
gar
Last
General
Desl nat8d
Restrlcted
Incomin
resources
Donations and le
acie5
0101 Gift Aid Envelo
eglDonatKns
32.858
32.858
40.818
0110- DI￿¢t Givin
Envelo
e5-non
7.756
7.756
9.218
0150-Pa
ments receDied from other CTP accts
600
0301 Plate Collects'ons
7.434
0303- Sund Donations
3,057
20
3,057
383
0550- Donations a
eals et¢
383
0601- Recoverab18 Income Tax
22,557
0701 Le
acies
5,000
5.000
0850- Grants
1.700
2.750
1.700
08A1 NOn-recU￿i￿
one-Dff rants
2.750
110
3,800
1,683
1310- Other InGome
30
BO
DoTrations aod Le
acSes Total
83.571
100
83.671
79,631
Income from Charltsble Actlvltles
1101 - Fees rec*iv
19.021
19.021
15.243
1102- PCC local fees
1.175
1.175
475
$45
12￿- Sale ef items
475
1210- Gr055 income frern fundraKsin
9.748
1.967
ecial A
ross fundraisin
income
1.*7
5.314
1212- Chiisiian Aid income
60
60
55
1213-S
ecial Restricted Pro
ects incom8
17
1230- Children and
eo
120
70
190
1240- Chur¢h Hall lethn
5 and rent
8.886
10.535
Charltable Actlvltlo$ Totsl$
Investrn¢nts
1020- Ban￿}B￿lIdIn
Sode
Interest
5,862
955
6,517
998
1040- Dividends & Trust In¢ome
15
71.207
Investments Totals
5,577
955
6,532
72,208
Othor In¢omè
1401 Insufance Claims
845
other Income Totals
845
In¢omln
Resour¢K Grand TO￿1$
130,554
955
187
131696
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Parochial Church Councll of Central Telford Parish
Analysls of Income and expendlture Icontlnuedl
Selerted period: 01 January 2023 to 31 December 2023
Thi5
Last
ear
General
Desi
natsd
Restricted
ResourGo$ Vsod
Ralsin
Funds
2202- Bafik Cha
es
105
147
Rassin
Fund5 Totals
105
105
147
enditure on Chart¢able Activities
1871 Christian Aid donallons
200
200
160
2100- DonationslGift5
2.875
2.875
3,174
2150-Pa
ments made to other CTP ac£ts
500
2201 Trainin
204
204
42
2232- Other workin
ex
ense5
1,446
1.44e
852
2303- Housin
Costs 1 Rents
322
322
224
2304. CI
Workin
EX
fynSe5
2.981
1.291
2305- Exlemal Clar
Ex
nses
95
95
2306- La Parish Workin
Ènses
22
109
2312- Quin
uennial Ir6
i*ion$
2320- Pa
Tnent of Common Fund lo the Diocese
65.452
65,452
72.610
2330- Rtsnnin
costs
inc Ga5, Water. Electric
22,116
22.116
13.359
2331 Re
airslre
laeem?ntslnew ilem$
1,053
1,053
17.$80
2332- Church Maintenance
1,284
1.284
614
2340- Church Hall costs
4.428
4.428
2.609
2345- ChurGh 3rd rnainlenance
2.848
2.848
2.233
2351 - Administrators Sala
2355- Insuran
9.735
9.735
9.187
2365- Flowers
98
98
317
2370- Children and Youn
Peo
le
651
651
630
2380- Chur¢h items
urchased
249
249
23
2401 Costs of fund rai$1
820
820
48
2411 Printin
Ico
28$
25S
832
2520. Audit Fegs
500
500
500
2535- Licence Fees
534
534
677
2820- Decoration Seha
250
2630- Other Pa
ent$
37
37
934
Ex Bndlturo on Charitsble Activitie5 Totals
119,728
119726
138,448
Other Ex
nditure
1702- S e¢ial
ro
ects
ments as re
uired
182
182
Other Ex
ndsture Totsls
182
182
Re$our¢es used Grand tota15
120.016
120.015
138,S9S
20

Central Telford Parish Combined
Fund movement summary
Selected period: 01 January 2023 to 31 December 2023
Fund
Fund
balances
brought
forward
2022
Gains
15
Journal
Entries
Incomlng
Outgolng
Transfors
Fund
balances
Carrfod
forward
and
Resources
Resources
Loss•s
2023
General- General fund
79.044
130.554
120015
836
121 164
Desi
nated Funds
EAA- Easy Access Account
Kelle
CTPsh0￿- CTP Common Fund
Malinslee
LDBF- CBF De
Lawle
LDBF- CBF deposit account
Da￿e
232
234
2,116
2.116
41.941
953
21,723
24.075
955
Restrictsd Funds
Outreach- Lawky Outreach
Fund
pcc
st John$- BU1￿1n￿5 Special
Fund
Law
Special- Sp&tial Projects fund
Malins￿e
ZReval- Revaluation ￿ServeS
Dawle
10
10
40.178
-9.574
-81
81
Lewi5- Nellie Lewis
Dawl
81
Restr- RÈstricted Fund
pcc
25,242
170
25,412
69.822
187
Tola
202.544
131696
120.015
836
215,061
Fund Description
Designated Funds
Easy Access Account IKedeyl- dosèd 1￿ January 2024
CTP Common Fund IMalinsleel- monies set aside for wmmon furKI payments
LDBF CBF Deposrt (Lawley & Dawley}- monles kept in the CBF Deposit account held by Lichfield Diocèsan
Trust
Restrlcted Funds
Lawley Outreach IPCCI- for mission in the district of Lawley
Special Buildings ILawleyl- for the upkeep and maintenance of the fabric of St John's church
Special Projects IMalinsleel- monie3 sel aside for particular projects at St Leonard's
Nellie Lewis IDawleyl- for children's work at Holy Trinity
Restricted IPCCI- a few restrtcted fijnds that are being reviewed in 2024
Transfers between funds
2023
£9,574 was transferred from the Speaal Projects Fund to the General fund (Malinsleel to correct historical mi
postitYJs.
£21,171 was transferred from the CBF Deposit designated fijnd lo the general fund (Dawleyl to (x)rrect historical
mis-postings.
2022
£500 was transferred from the general fund to the CTP Common Fund Imalinsleel to sel money aside for
cornmon fund payments.
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Parochial Church Council of Central Telford Parlsh
Fund movement summary
Selected period: 01 January 2022 to 31 December 2022
Fun
balancos
brought
forward
2021
Incomlng
Outgoin9
Galns
and
Fund
balance5
Carried
forward
2022
Fut)d
Transfers
Journal
Entr105
R950ur¢o$
R¢$our¢es
Losses
EAA. Eas
Access Account
Lewis- Nellie Lewis
Outreach- Lawley Outreach
Fund
81
81
10
10
Restr- Restricted Fund
25.132
16.119
25,242
Gener81 General fund
Spec-BLDG- Sl JohD5-
5 S e¢ial Fund
192.0(
131 413
-500
499
79.044
40.176
40.176
13.781
ecial_ S
ecial Pr
ects fund
15.209
5,753
7.182
ZReval- Revaluation reserves
TPShare- CTP Common Fund
uirrel Fund
-81
-81
-969
701
500
232
LDBF. CBF De
osils
2.118
2.116
LDBF. CBF de
osit account
41,941
41.941
Totals
198.570
138.595
499
202.544
Statement of Financial Activities- 2022
Unrestrithd
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Totsl
Fund5
Prlor year
Total
Funds
Incoming resources
Voluntary income
69.854
4.060
73,914
71,056
Investment income
72.205
72,205
70
Activities for generating fund5
Other incorning re50urc8s
Total inGome
28,132
1.703
29,835
13,603
22,516
100
22,616
80.934
192,706
5.863
198.569
145,663
Resourr*s used
C05t of generating funds
48
48
Investment management costs
147
147
143
Charitable activitie5
3.334
3.334
2,414
G0Vefflan￿ Costs
122.895
7.182
130,076
101,145
Other resources usetl
1.457
1.457
46.850
Total expendlture
131,413
7,182
138,S95
150,562
Net incorne I lexpenditurel resources before transfer
61,293
11.3191
69,974
14,8981
Tran5fers'.
Transfers between fiJnd$
Gainslb$ses en investment assets
16991
16991
432
Met movement In funds
60.594
59,275
14,8981
Reconciliation of funds
Totsl funds broughtforward
62,741
80,628
143.268
144.202
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Parochial Church Council of Central Telford Parish
Notes to accompany the financial statement5
for the yearended 31 December 2023
Note5 to the Account5
a. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended
Practice for Charities ISORPI and applicable accounting standards IFR51021. The financial
statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The financial statements
include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not
include the accounts of church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body nor those
that are informal gatherings of Church members.
There may be minor discrepancies in the totals as the pence are not being shown.
b. The Charity has taken advantage of the exemption in FRS102 from the requirement to produce
cashflow statement on the grounds that the income does not exceed £500,000.
c. The Parochial Church Council of the Central Telford Parish has approved the format and layout of
these accounts. The PCC is made up of representatives of all the member churches.
d. You will see from the accounts that the bank balance held at the 31st December 2023 wa5
£214,474, and 31 December 2022 was £210,768. That is made up as follows-
2023
£39,820
£29,995
£132,768
£8,450
£3,441
£214,474
2022
£38,128
£30,743
£127,431
£9,004
£5,462
£210,768
Central Accounts
Holy Trinity
Stjohns
St Leonards
St Marys
Totsl
Team Consolidation.. The accounts also show a total income of £131,69612022.. £198,569) and a
total expenditure of £120,01512022'. £138,5951. Giving a surplus for the year, before revaluation
of investments, of £11,681,12022: £59,9741.
For inforniation we have set out below the details of the income and expenditure of each of the
churches which may help the understanding of the overall position
Church Name
Central Accounts
Holy Trinity
St Johns
St Leonards
St Marys
TOTALS
INCOME
£22,042
£36,609
£36,839
£24,757
£11,449
£131,696
EXPENDITURE
£12,549
£37,356
£31,503
£25,136
£13,471
£120,015
Difference
GainlLoss on investment a55et
BIF from previou5 year
Carried forward
£11,681
£836
£202,544
£215,061
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Funds
General funds represent the funds of the PCC that are not Subject to any restrictions regarding
their use and are available for application on the general purpose5 of the Council. Funds designated
for a particular purpose by the PCC are also unrestricted.
Restricted funds comprise of two elements..
al income from trusts or endowments which may be expended only on those restricted objects
provided in the terms of the trust or bequest
bl donations or grants received for a Specific object or invited by the PCC for a specific object. The
funds may only be expended on the specific object for which they were given. Any balance
remaining unspent at the end of each year must be carried forward as a balance on that fund. The
PCC does not usually invest separately for each fund. Where there is no separate investment,
interest is apportioned to indlvidual funds on an average balance ba51S.
The accounts include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law.
They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body
nor those that are informal gatherings of church members. They do include the transactions, assets
etc. of each of the four churches, which make up the single parish of Central Telford. The names of
those Churches are listed elsewhere within this document.
Incoming Resources
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is
legally entitled to the income and the amount can be qvantified with reasonable accuracy and there
15 certainty of receipt.
Volunta
Income and ca
ital sources
Collections are recognised when received by or on behalf of the PCC.
Planned giving receivable under Gift Aid 15 recognised only when received.
Income Tax recoverable on Gift Aid donations is recognised when the income is received.
Grants and Legacies to the PCC are accounted for as soon as the PCC is notified of its legal
entitlement and the amount due.
Funds raised from fetes, fairs and similar events and the sale of books and magazines are accounted
for gross.
Other ordina
income
Rental income from the letting of Church premises is recognised when the rental is recelved.
Income from Investments
Dividends and interest are accounted for when receivable. Any tax recoverable on such income 15
recognised in the same accounting year.
Gain5 and105ses on investments.
Realised gains and losses are recognised when investments are sold.
Unrealised gains or105ses are accounted for on revaluation of investments at 31 December.
Resources Used
Expenditure is included on the accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate
all costs related to the SOFA category. Grants payable are charged in the year when the offer is
conveyed to the recipient except in those cases where the offer is conditional on the recipient
satisfying performance or other discretionary requlrements to the satisfaction of the Board. Grant
offered subject to such conditions, which have not been met at the year-end, would be noted as a
commitment, but not accrued as expenditure.
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Grants
Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over. or when awarded if that award creates a
binding obligation on the PCC.
Activities directl relatin
to the work of the Church
Common Fund is accounted for when payable. Any Common Fund unpaid at 31st December is
provided for in these accounts as an operational Ithough not a legall liability and shown as a
creditor in the balance sheet. Common Fund was paid in full in 2023.
Governance Cost5 v Charitable Activities
In 2023, a review was made of the categories that expenditure 15 ollocated to as it is recognised
that some of the expenditure currently identified as Governance Costs has now been allocated to
Charitable Activities.
Fixed Assets
Consecrated and benefice property is not intluded in the accounts by s.10 12llal&lCI of the
Charities Act 2011.
No value is placed on movable Church furnishings held by the Churchwardens on special trust for
the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal since the PCC considers this to be inalienable
property.
All expenditure incurred during the year on consecrated or benefice buildings and movable church
furnishings, whether maintenance or improvement, is written off as expenditure within the
Statement of Flnancial Activities and separately disclosed.
The Parish ha5 overall responsibility for one other building, the Church Hall at St John's Lawley.
The hall at St. John's is run and maintained by the District Church Council at the church and was
valued at £216,000. It is in a good state of repair as it has been recently refurbished. Thi5 value is
below expected market value.
Investments
Investments are valued at market value at 31 December 2023 £2,14812022 £1,313), and held
within Hill & Smith Holdings PIC
Current assets
Amounts owing to the PCC at 31 December in respect of fees or other income are shown as debtor5
less provision for any amounts that may prove uncollectible. No such amounts are due for 2023.
Short-term deposits include cash held on deposit either with the CBF Church of England Funds or
at the Bank or Building Society. At present monies are held in a deposit account with the Central
Board of Finance by three District churches as well as an amount held centrally.
Investments are held as a part of the Central Accounts. These include shares in Hill & Smith PLC.
Details of this are held centrally.
All dividends and interest received on these investments are included in the accounts under the
heading of °Investment Income".
Unrestricted
Funds
Restflcted
Funds
2023 Total
2022 Total
Bank Current Accounts
Bank Deposit Accounts
CBF Deposit Accounts
CTP Share Account
Compassion Bank Account
138,016
11,7521
6,729
173,3491
4,280
140,453
64,667
2,528
147,182
60,856
8,762
140,725
232
97
97
193
Total
143.090
71,384
214,474
210,768
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Going Concern
There are no material uncertainties related to events or condition5 that cast significant doubt on
the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The parish paid the requested amount of
Common Fund for 2023 in full.
Stsff costs
2023
2022
Wages & Salaries
£9,679
AveraEe no. of employees
There were no employee benefits to key management personnel in the previous or current year.
Related Parties
3 trustees were paid £1,688 in respect of reimbursement of travel and phone expenses during the
year. Donations from related parties totalled £10,138 for the year 2023 (£10,825 for the year
20221.
10. Creditors due within one year
2023
2022
Other creditors (restricted)
Common Fund120211
1,562
6,005
3,532
Total Credltors
1,562
9,537
Common fund arrears of £3,532 were written off by the Diocese in 2023.
11. Summary of Assets by Fund - 2023
Unrestrirted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
2023
Total
2022
Total
Fixed Assets
Investment Assets
Current Assets
Current Liabilities
2,148
143.090
2.148
214,475
1,562
1,312
210,768
19,5371
71,384
1,562
Total
145.238
69,822
215,061
202,544
12. Summary of Assets by Fund- 2022
Unrestrlrted
Funds
Re5tritted
Funds
2022
Total
2021
Total
Fixed Assets
Investment Assets
Current A55ets
Current Liabilities
1,312
125,554
13,5321
1,312
210,768
19,537
2,011
144,032
16,3071
85,214
16,0051
Total
123,334
79,209
202,544
139,736
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Statement of Financial Activities- 2022
Unrestrlcted
Fund5
RestriGte
Fund$
Total
Fund$
Prforyear
Totsl
Funds
Incoming resources
Incoming resources frorn generated funds
Voluntary Income
89.854
4.060
73.914
71,056
Investment Income
72.205
72.205
70
ActwitEs for generating funds
Other inGomirtg resourTrs
28,132
1,703
29.835
13,603
22,516
100
22.616
60.934
Total Income
152,706
S,863
t98,569
145.663
Resources used
Cost of generating funds
Investment m3nagem8nl costs
48
147
147
143
Charitable actwilie$
3.334
3,334
2,414
Covernance costs
122.895
7,182
130,076
101,145
Other resour￿5 used
1.457
1,457
46,850
Total expenditure
131.413
7,182
138,595
150,562
Nel inGome I lexpendilurel resourGÈs before transfer
61,293
11,3191
59,974
14,8981
Transfets.
Gross transfers between fund$- in
500
500
Gross transfers betwe8n funds- out
15001
15001
Other recognrsed gains i losses
Gainsllosses on investrnent assèts
16991
16991
Gains on revaluation. fixed assets. charitys own use
432
Not movement In funds
60.594
59,275
14,8981
Recencilialion of funds
Total funds brought forward
61741
80,528
143,268
144,202
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