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St Mary Magdalene

WHISTON PARISH CHURCH

APPROVED ANNUAL REPORT AND

FINANCIAL STATEMENT For the year ending 31[st] December 2021

(Charity Commission Number: 1142311)

Reverend Karen Skidmore

24[th] May 2022

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St Mary Magdalene WHISTON PARISH CHURCH

ANNUAL PARISHIONERS’ MEETING

Tuesday 24[th] May 2022 at 7.00 pm

Agenda

  1. Opening Prayer

  2. Election of Churchwardens

ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING

Agenda

  1. Apologies for absence

  2. Minutes of Annual Parochial Meeting and Annual Parochial Church Meeting 25[th] May 2021

  3. Reports: Chairman of PCC Church Activities in 2021; PCC; Financial; Parish Giving; Churchwarden’s; Safeguarding; Children’s Ministry; Deanery Synod; Electoral Roll.

  4. Appointments:

a) PCC members – 4 vacancies

b) Independent Examiner

  1. Any other business

  2. Closing Prayer

FIRST MEETING of the PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL

Agenda

Election of Officers:

Vice-chair; Secretary; Treasurer; Standing Committee; Electoral Roll Officer

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WHISTON PARISH CHURCH

Incumbent: Vacant from 1[st] September 2017 to 10[th] February 2021

Following their licensing as Oversight Ministers for the Rotherham East Central Mission Area, by Bishop Sophie of Doncaster, on 10[th] February 2021:

Priest in Charge: Reverend Karen Skidmore

The Vicarage, 493 Herringthorpe Valley Road, Rotherham S60 4LB Associate Priest: Reverend Toby Gibbons

The Vicarage, 10 Clifton Crescent North, Rotherham S65 2AS

Bank:

Royal Bank of Scotland - until 27[th] April 2021

TSB Bank - from 27[th] April 2021

Independent Examiner:

Tim Scruton FCA ICAEW

69 Altbara Road

Teddington

TW11 8SY

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Report on the Activities of the Church in 2021

When we look back over 2021 it is clear that it has been a time of tremendous challenge and also a time when St. Mary Magdalene has shown tremendous resilience. We have navigated a constantly changing landscape of legal requirements and recommendations and in the midst of this we have begun a new phase in our life as a church.

In February, Rev Toby Gibbons and Rev Karen Skidmore were licensed as Oversight Ministers for the Mission Area of Whiston, Herringthorpe and Clifton. Bishop Sophie presided over the online service which was a strange but joyful time. When the church opened again on Easter Day, Karen and Toby went to each church together as they began their new ministry across the churches. The Mission Area offers us many opportunities. We can look beyond parish boundaries to discover richness from one another as we serve and share our love for Jesus. Nevertheless, it has been a time of great adjustment. Having Oversight Ministers rather than a designated Parish Priest for each church, is something which will take time to feel normal. This is a part of a wider Diocesan vision which includes not just having Oversight Ministers for Mission Areas but also lay Focal Ministry Teams in each place which are able to provide that local attention which is so important. We are at the beginning of this journey together. We have not yet reached the stage where we can commission Focal Ministry Teams, but this will be something which we will work towards. We have been able to grow our relationships across the Mission Area; spending time together in various ways as the pandemic allowed. We held Lent and Advent courses together; we celebrated Ascension Day at St. James and shared a Boxing Day service at St Mary Magdalene. These have been significant times which have been built on going into 2022.

Throughout the year we have carried on worshipping and ‘being church’. The Choir has been a constant for our in-person worship. They have consistently lifted the congregation through their music. The Bulletin has also provided consistency and kept in touch with many who have been more distant from church (and everyone in lockdown). Using video conferencing has remained an important way in which we have been able to stay connected. This was used all year for our PCC meetings, for Open the Book Assemblies and the monthly online Family Time.

Many of our groups resumed face to face meeting in the Autumn, from Healing Pray-ers to Mother’s Union, from YouthZone to Little Fishes, from Nourish and Natter to the Wednesday Eucharist. Flexibility has been needed as sometimes positive Covid tests have necessitated going back online, but we have persisted, and people have been grateful for the extra contact they have had.

Perhaps the highlight of the year was Christmas. It was a time of joy - with Rainbows and Guides Christingles, a shared café Christingle, an outdoor Nativity, Nine Lessons and Carols, Midnight Mass, and Christmas Day services. It wasn’t quite everything we would normally do but it was so much closer than the experience in 2020.

Looking back at 2021 it is clear that we have been stretched in different ways. Some dear church members have gone to glory, and others have faced considerable difficulties. It is love that sustains and love that can move us forward – God’s love for us, our love for him and our love for each other. Jesus said, ‘a new commandment I give to you – that you love one another’. This means loving the whole of our church community, our Church Officers, and Oversight Ministers; our Organist and our Centenary Project Worker; our cleaner and our

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Reader; officiating priests and worshipping congregants and our sister church communities. Jesus challenges us that the quality of our love is noticed by those around us. As we forge plans for the future, we have much to be thankful for and much to look forward to but at the heart of it all must be love.

Reverend Karen Skidmore Priest in Charge, St Mary Magdalene Church Whiston Oversight Minister, Rotherham East Central Mission Area

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Parochial Church Council (PCC) Report for APCM 24[th] May 2022

Following the 2020 APCM on 21[st] October, there were 12 elected members and 5 exofficio. After the 2021 APCM on 25[th] May, the number of ex-officio members reduced initially to 4, with Janine Teale’s retirement as Reader, and to 3 from 31[st] August, at the conclusion of Colette White’s term of office as Churchwarden. Colette did not seek re-election as Churchwarden in May. In the absence of other nominees, Alan Teale was re-elected as sole Churchwarden. From May 2021, the number of elected members on PCC remained at 12 and included Colette White, now duly elected for a three-year term.

There were seven meetings of PCC in 2021, six of which were held via Zoom. The first meeting was chaired by Patrick White. Following her licensing as Priest in Charge of St Mary Magdalene Whiston in February, Revd Karen Skidmore chaired the remaining meetings; and the five meetings of Standing Committee, which were also held via Zoom. Churchwarden, Financial, Safeguarding and Children’s Ministry reports were discussed at every PCC meeting; likewise, reports from the Deanery and Diocesan Synod meetings, as available. In addition, the PCC’s work included the following:

i. COVID-19 pandemic issues:

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ii. Mission and Ministry :

iii. Church and Churchyard:

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the costing of £4,040 + VAT, based on the quote provided by Keystone in March.

iv. Financial matters:

Dr Mary E. Holt PCC Secretary

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Giving Report to APCM 2022

As the pandemic rolled on throughout 2021, we continued to worship together in safety and our giving also continued with generosity.

On your behalf I have claimed £14,457.74 from Inland Revenue on our giving for the year.

We have been pleased to welcome some new regular givers, but rest assured, if you do prefer to give through donations outside the envelope or bank giving schemes, we are still able to claim Gift Aid on that within certain guidelines, any amounts should be in cash and under £30.00. If you are a taxpayer, please use one of the printed envelopes available in church.

My thanks go to you all for all your generosity and your many talents that contribute so richly to our church life.

Elizabeth Hacon Giving Director and Gift Aid Secretary

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WHISTON PARISH CHURCH

(Saint Mary Magdalene)

Annual Parochial Church Meeting on 24[th] May 2022

Report from the Churchwarden on the Goods, Fabric, Ornaments and Surrounds of the Parish Church for the year ended 31[st] December 2021

Introduction

Last year’s report from the Churchwardens started with the statement ‘The report of the Churchwardens for 2020 is made against a background of unique circumstances caused by the Coronavirus pandemic, which has affected – and continues to affect – every part of society.’ These unique circumstances continued in to, and throughout, 2021, with the year starting with the third national lockdown.

Church was closed from 7[th] January until 4[th] April, when church re-opened for Easter Sunday, and has remained open since. Strict government restrictions were in force during 2021 and into the early part of 2022. The church complied with these restrictions, which were in place nationally; the Church of England provided helpful information on the interpretation and implementation of these restrictions, which were updated frequently as the status of the pandemic continued to change.

Church Building and Services

During the first quarter of the year when the church was closed the building was checked on a frequent basis by a small number off designated individuals. Prior to the church reopening for Easter full risk assessments in accordance with government guidelines were carried out by the PCC.

The bells remained out of use until July. Following a risk assessment, the bells became available for ringing again, for the first time in 16 months. This was subject to the availability of bell ringers and adherence to the guidelines for using the bell tower. When possible, a single bell has been rung before the Sunday morning service. Up until that point the Ellacombe chimes had been used to ring for special occasions, notably Easter Sunday and in remembrance of the Duke of Edinburgh. The bell tower was open on Yorkshire Day for people to have an escorted and socially distanced look at the bells.

The PCC has a legal responsibility to keep the church safe for all users at all times. This included the requirement to keep the church clean in accordance with government guidelines and to undertake whatever additional cleaning is required to fulfil this obligation. The church had a thorough clean before each service and each wedding, baptism and funeral. Cleaning continues to be carried out by one individual on a paid basis.

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Care of the Church Building

Despite the Coronavirus pandemic, work to care for the church building was carried out during the year:

  1. The annual check of the fire extinguishers took place.

  2. A smart meter to monitor electricity usage and submit meter readings was installed.

  3. A periodic test of the lightning conductor was carried out successfully.

  4. The contract for the church’s broadband was renewed at a reduced fee of £40.95 per month (from £47.45).

  5. A Bose free standing sound system (including microphone and stand) has been purchased at a cost of £589. As it can be battery operated, it can be used at outdoor as well as indoor events.

  6. Regrettably it was not possible to make any progress with the proposed replacement of the Rainwater Dispersal System or the installation of an aumbry. It is hoped that faculties for both of these projects will be submitted during 2022.

  7. An appeal of assistance to help with some of the necessary routine activities undertaken at church was made to the congregation. The appeal generated some useful offers of help, including a new intercessor, an offer to assist at baptisms, offers to help with the gardening and an offer to do the weekly photocopying. This assistance is gratefully received, as is the continuing support of the many people who already provide help with the life of the church. New volunteers to do things are always welcome.

Care of the Churchyard

A substantial amount of work has been carried out in the churchyard during the year:

  1. In terms of routine maintenance, the grass was cut regularly and the churchyard maintained to a high standard by our grounds maintenance contractor, Andy Marshall.

  2. There was a successful tidying of the churchyard at Easter, with Andy Marshall removing the material collected. However, the heavy fall of leaves in the autumn was cleared by Andy Marshall as this was too onerous to be carried out by volunteers from the congregation – it took two men over a week to do this.

  3. The crazy paved path which ran from the drive to the corner of the churchyard had become a serious trip hazard and so was replaced, at a cost of £2,985. A number of paving stones were donated, which helped to reduce the cost, and a £100 gift aided donation towards the cost was also received.

  4. The fencing alongside the public footpath at the side of the cricket field showed further signs of deteriorating – it is over 15 years old. To prolong its life a number of the fence posts were reinforced with angle iron. This was done at a cost of £428.

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  1. The faculty for the burial of cremated remains in a biodegradable casket in a designated area of the new churchyard was approved and burials have commenced. In this area of the churchyard the plots are half the size of a full burial plot and can hold up to four caskets. Each plot can have its own full sized headstone (either York stone or black marble).

  2. A further application for 105 hedging saplings was made to the Woodland Trust and was successful. A new hedge has been planted in the new churchyard, with help from the Starfish Gang, Brownies and two classes from Whiston Worrygoose (including the Head Teacher) and Whiston J and I. Everyone involved seemed to enjoy themselves and have a good time.

  3. The state of the car park is now a concern as there are several areas where potholes are a problem. The cost of carrying out the repairs falls to the church as the lessee of the car park. Options for carrying out the repairs are to be investigated, including seeking support from the residents who use it.

Summary

Thank you everyone who has helped in any way to care for the church and the churchyard during these difficult times, it is greatly appreciated. Particular thanks are given to Colette White, who was involved with these activities for most of the year until standing down as Churchwarden at the end of August, and Alan Bradbury for his continuing support as Assistant Churchwarden.

Given all that has taken place during 2021, it is pleasing for me as Churchwarden to report that the Goods, Fabric, Ornaments and Surrounds of the Church are in good order, subject to the concerns about the rainwater dispersal system highlighted in this report.

Alan Teale

Churchwarden

16[th] May 2022

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Parochial Church Council of St Mary Magdalene, Whiston Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31[st] December 2021

Accounting Policies

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), Accounting and Reporting for Charities published in 2005 and applicable accounting standards. These accounts have been prepared on a Receipts and Payments basis.

All grants and voluntary income are accounted for gross when received.

All expenditure is accounted for and when paid.

Direct charitable expenditure includes the direct cost of activities. Where cash costs relate to more than one functional category, they have been split as appropriate.

Categories of Funds found in the accounts:

Reserves Policy:

Our policy is to maintain sufficient unrestricted cash reserves to continue operating for at least three months in the unlikely event of our receiving no income from any source. When unrestricted reserves fall below this level, the PCC makes their replenishment high priority.

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Parochial Church Council of St Mary Magdalene, Whiston Statement of Financial Activtiies for the Year to 31st December 2021 Receipts and Payments Account Unrestricted Funds Genernl Designal Restricted Funds ndowmen Funds Totsl 2021 Total Iiiii 2020 Recelpts Voluntary ReCeIpt￿Regular Gtwng Planned gpiing Open plate colledion Incorne Tax recovered Other Servi￿ collections Other voluntsry receipts Receipts from Church activities PCC Activities Funerals & Weddings Income from Investments From RBS r¢ transfer to TSB Insur8nce daim Total Receipts Note 1.01 1.02 1.03 52.936 52.936 389 14,932 859 11,543 $4.536 14,932 251 4,297 17,960 458 19.422 1.05 7.2 227 17.857 520 810 9.928 122,205 1.07 1.08 21.602 81 21,602 309 5,000 228 107,570 Payments Church 8Ctivtiiès Diocesan Commn Fund Buildin9 expenses Churchyard expense5 Cost of semces ind. dergy expeTh Parish Churth Management & Admlnistralwjn Diocesan Fees Wedding reijnd Total Payments 2.01 2.02 2.03 47.722 8.572 11.473 12.1&) 47.T22 9.ZS2 11.473 12.530 10.600 1.592 3,325 1.410 97,904 43.470 26.069 18.333 10,148 6,971 1.398 1,309 100 107,798 111 323 57 7.914 105 1.592 3.325 1,410 88.880 2.07 373 8.651 Net Incomo (Expenditure} for Year 10.608 275 -1217 9,666 14,408 GainsllLosses} on Investment Assets 1.110 1,110 522 Transfer between funds -6.889 2.775 4.114 Net Movement of Funds in Year 3.719 2.897 1.110 10.776 14,928 Balances brought forward Isl January 2021 Balances carried forward 31$t December 2021 25,368 30.702 7,847 97,981 83,053 29,087 33,752 36,961 8.557 108,757 97,981 Page2of9 Accounts 2021 14

Parochial Cnurch Council of St Mary Magdalene, Whiston statement or Assets and Liabilitses (8alan& Sneet) For the year io 31 st Decamber 2021 2021 2020 Not Fixed Assets Inveslmenl 3.01 7.847 8.957 7,847 Current Assets Cash at Bank- cu￿nl account ChurchyaEd aecotjnt CBF Deposit account Wirgin Money Savings Chattbes ac(x)unt P8tty Cash 37.809 896 1,000 50.000 28,370 669 ,000 95 99.800 90,13 Liabiljtitss Total Net Assets - Net Worth t08,757 97.981 2021 2020 Partsh Funds Unrestri¢ted - GeTretal Unrestricted- Designated ReslrFCted Endowment 3.02 29.087 33,752 36,961 6,957 25.368 30,702 7,847 108.757 97.981 Approved by the Parochial Church Counul on .... Chaiman Fionorary Tre3surèr Page3of9 Accounts 2021 15

Parochial Church Council of St Mary Magdalene, Whiston Notes on Annua5 Accounts for the year ending 31 st De￿mber 2021 1.01 Voluntsry Receipts. Planned Giving Total 2021 34.645 16,786 1.505 52.936 Total 2020 35,927 18,134 475 54.536 Gift - Bank Gtft Aid - Envelopes Periodic 1.02 Voluntary Recwpts- Open Plate This relates to regular 5ervsces only. See Note 1.04 1.03 Income Ta¥ reeoverwl This is based on a standard rale of in¢x)me tax of 20% 1.04 OtherSeNice Collectlons 2021 ign Total 2020 60 398 Gènaral 42 209 Total Baptisms Funerals Spètial 42 209 608 859 608 608 251 Page4of9 Accounts 2021 16

Parochial Church Council of St Mary Magdalene, Whiston Notes on Annual Accounts for the year ending 31st De￿mber 2021 1.05 Other Voluntary Receipts 2021 ignate Total 2020 Gtn¥ral Restricte 3.591 Totsl 3,591 235 2,523 2,855 58 2,281 11,543 Children & Youth Chur¢hyard Upkeep Donations, Appeds Fabric Fund Memorial Inscriptions One-off Gtft Aided Donatwjns 42 5.758 3,498 1.365 2,815 19,422 2.223 260 2,855 1,781 4,297 7,206 1.ofj PCCActivities Tolal 2021 Total 2020 Bapbsm CerttfirAtes Coffee Sale5 14 213 227 Pag•5of9 Actounts 2021 17

2021 acr£Junts to 31st Decmbw 2021 TS 19th May Parochial Church Council of St Mary Magdalene, Whiston Notes on Annual Accounts for the year ending 31 st December 2021 1.07 Funèrnls & Weddings 2021 Restricted Total 2020 1.804 10.809 2.901 143 931 70 1.254 145 17,857 General 3.286 8,641 2.576 69 419 Totsl 3,286 8,641 2,576 69 419 Funerals- Diocese Funerals - PCC- Fees Funerals- PCC- Reimbursabte Monuments- Diocese Monuments- PCC Weddings - Dt( Weddings - PCC- Fees Weddings- PCC- Reimbursabje 4,078 4.078 21.602 21,602 1.08 Income from Investments The Unreslrided lftvestment income of£81 Gotnes from the interest on the CBF Deposrt 8crx>unt vthith has a balar￿ of £1,LlY) Virgin Money Charity ac£ourrt with a balance of £60.(XX) The Restrtcted Investment income of £228 15 the income from the CBF Income shares of which 383 are held (see Note 3.011 2.01 Dlocèsan Commort Fund c¢￿trIbutIon In 2021 the Parish has tTrade a contr￿[ n oF£47,722 to the C(wnmon Fur￿. 2x12 Buildlng Expenses 2021 Deslgnated Total 2020 1,764 4,200 General Total AIEhttect-Quinquenrkial Bell Restoration Cleaning Mateftals Equipment ReplaGem¢nt Insurance Organ Maint8n811( Maintenance Ub"lities- Gas Uti5ities- Electn"city Utilthes - Water 743 3.397 11 743 3,397 3.392 307 12,486 1.641 2.213 477 101 8.572 1.641 2,213 477 101 9,252 1.201 98 26,1￿9 2.03 Churchyard Expwtses 2021 Restrscted Total 2020 60 16,217 f.fj62 270 General Total Gar Pad( Rent Maintenance Memorial RgfvsÈ Gollection Car Park Repaiis Secuiity 11,113 11,113 275 25 275 25 124 18,333 11,473 11.473 P*Je6of9 Acry)unts 2021 18

2021 aoxunts to 31st December 2021 TS 19th May Parochial Church Council of St Mary Magdalene, Whiston Notes on Anriual Accounts for the year ending 31 st D￿mber 2021 2.04 Cost of Sewvkes 2021 Designated Totsl 2020 General 80 Restric Total ell Ringeis, Fees Bell Rlnging Fees Choristers, Fees Choir Material Exw)ses Flowers Linen and vestments Organists, Fees Organists, Stipends Upkeep of SeNices Vergerfs Fees VisitirrfJ Clergy Fees Isibng Clergy Travel 80 30 323 323 77 20 57 112 1.445 6.456 1,569 1,165 1,368 47 12.150 1111 1,445 6,456 1.569 1.165 1.368 47 12,530 265 6.455 1,020 435 1,791 40 10.148 323 57 2.05 Parish 2021 Totsl 2020 2D9 5.610 General na Restrict Total ChildrBn & Yotrth ExpeTW$ Children & Youlh Fees Donalions Gifts Incumbenfs Expenses Mag￿lne Cost ￿th¥yJtion 50 50 7.914 2.500 7.914 2,500 27 136 136 1.125 6,971 2.636 7,914 10,600 2.06 Administralion 2021 tlesignats Total 2020 105 118 418 30 157 570 1.398 General Total Equipment Giwng Stationery Photocopying stationery Subscriptions Telephone & Broadband 122 753 122 753 160 557 1,592 160 557 1.592 Page7 of 9 Accounts 2021 19

Diocesan Fees These are the Compor￿1$ of stsiulory fees re￿Ned for funerals and wed(Sings that are dasstfied 'Payable Oiocesan Board of Finance IDBF)". They are paid to the thocese whith is ￿Spon￿ble for pa￿l¥j the In￿rnbenfs stipend. GaIn￿LOsseS on InvesknentAssets Thtt holding of 383 CCLA C8S Investment Fund shares corrtpr¥sing the Patkef Rhodes fund IS an EndowTn8nt Fund rneaning the cap¢taJ may not be e4ended. Only the inveslment income may be sper*l ￿ that restn.cied to mainlaining the famity grave. Funds were pri(￿ at £23.3867p plshare by CCIA on 3111212021 Noof Shares 383 Year End 2020 pIShare 2.048.73 Year End 2021 Share £ Total 2.338.67 8,957.11 Change in Value 1.110.47 £ Total 7.846.$4 PxgeBofY Accounts 2021 20

FUND BALANCES Parochial Church Council of St Mary Magdalene, Whiston Notes on Annual Accounts for the year ending 31st December 2021 3.02 Fund Balances held by Pai¥sh Bank Account 3111212021 3111212020 Current Account Churchyard account CBF Deposit account Virgin Money Savings Pety Cash Total 37,809 896 1.01)0 60,000 95 99,800 28.370 1.000 60,000 95 90,134 Funds - Nominal Unrestrictsd G¢n•rnl Funds Restrictsd Designated Funds Total 2021 Total 2020 Children & Youth Choir Churchyard- Parker Rhc*Jes Craft Group Fabric Flowers Gener41 Heating Fund Legacy Fund Lighthouse Project Memorials Memorial-cremated Remains Organ Quinquennial Repair Fund Worship Resources Totsl Fund5 1.493 9.041 619 898 194 9,585 1.539 10,534 619 898 194 11,294 1.539 29,087 4,348 3.500 50 239 3,574 6,309 27,000 11,841 689 194 7,731 1,360 25,368 4,348 3,500 50 197 3,242 7,019 24.000 615 90.134 1,709 29,087 4,348 3,500 50 239 3,574 6,309 27.000 llii 615 36,961 615 99.800 29,087 33,752 Page9of9 Accx)unts 2021 21

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