The Parochial Church Council (PCC) of St George's Church Swallowbeck Annual Report for the Year Ending 31" December 2023 Reference and Administrative Inforniation St George's Church is located in the parish of Swallowbeck in south west Lincoln. This Anglican parish is part of the Diocese of Lincoln within the Church of England and is in the Christianity Deanery. The Parcrhial Church Council is a chantable trust (Charty Commission Reg. No. 1144018). . The church correspondence address is: St George's Church, Eastbrook Road, Lincoln. LN6 7EP Telephone: 01 $22 689033 E-mail= ffice 1n.or Parochlal Church Council PCC members who served during the year were.. Prlest in Charye.. Rev Adam Watson (from 10th July) Curats.. Rev Kath Pickering Churchwardens: John Boyer Del Gunter (to 30th April) Linda Hymas (frorn 30th April) Lay Readers." Dave Albans Reuben Jollrff Treasurer.. Linda Hymas PCC Secretary. Chris Trigg Representatives on the Deanery Synod.. Jonny Bell Elected Members.. Helen Brooking (Safeguarding) Colin Draper Nathalie Haselden (from 30 April) Kelvyn Hymas (from 30th April) Simon R8tcliff Barry Stow Adam Keen Graham Goodhew (from 30th April) Linda Hymas (to 30th April) Janice Meredith Leonie Skipworth Chris Trigg (from 30th April) Structure and Govemance The PCC is a corporate body established by the Church of England. It operates under the Parochial Church Council (Powers) Measure 1956 and the Church Representation and Ministers Measure 2019. The method of appointment of PCC members (Trustees) is set out in the Church Representalion Rules 2022. Church attendees are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and to stand for election to the PCC. The registered charity is an umbrella organization which also oversees the running of the Svftllows Nest Preschool and Stepping Stones charity shop, both ofwhich operate in our Church Community Hall. The independently examined end-of-year financial statements for the Church, the Hall, the Preschool and Stepping Stones are published in the overdll financial accounting process. During the vacancy of an incumbent and until the appointment of the new incumbent on 10th July the govemance oversight of the parish rested with the Rural Dean.
Management The PCC met eleven times during the year, receiving reports, proposals, and items for discussion from various sources. For most of the year day-t(daY management of church and hall matters (including maintenance of both buildings) was delegated primarily to the Church Wardens, two part-time administrators, the Treasurer, a Site Team, and a Standing Committee. The management of the Swallows Nest Preschool was undertaken by the PCC through a sub-committee fomied for this purpose. The Trustees, along with our Curate and latterly the Priest in Charge, remained resFonsible overall for day-to-day policy and spending decisions, as well as for the continuing spiritual and pastoral development of the church, its mission initiatives, and relations with the local community. The PCC is specifically responsible for the rna1ntenan of Lx)th the thurch and Community Hall buildings on the site, and of all the church grounds. Alm and Purposes The pnmary aim of the PCC is to promote the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to the doctrines and practices of the Church of England. The PCC remained responsible for co- operating wth our church clergy in promoting throughout the parish the whole mission of the Church.. pastoral, evangelistj'c, scti81, and ecumenical. Objoctlve8 and Activities The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and to become part of our parish community at St George's. The PCC maintains an overview of worship throughout the parish and makes suggestions on how our services can involve People of 811 ages and diverse backgrounds. Our seprfices and WrShIp put faith into practice through scripture end prayer, Sacrament and music, and other creative arts. The range of our activities for the year has reflected the Charity Commission's advice on public benefit and, in particular, its supplementsry guidance on charities seeking the advancement of religion. We try to enable ordinary people to live out their Christian faith as part of our parish community by the followtng means.. Worship arKI prayer., learning about the Gospel., and dev&loping their knowledge of 8nd trust in Jesus. Provision of pastoral care for the wellbeing of people living in the parish. Mission and outreach work both locally and overseas. The following Mission, Vision and Value statements were developed in 2022 and remain current". Mission ststement: Share the love of Jesus Christ with every member of our communities. Vision ststemont: Belong - Believe- Build Our vision is to help people belong to a loving and welcorning church family, to help them believe in Jesus Christ and grow in faith. and to empower them to build God, kingdom. Core values: Welcoming & valuing all Growing in faith Engaging the next generation Living as witnesses
2023 Overview that an eventful ye8r. Everything from the coronation of The King and The Queen al Westminster Abbey on Saturday 61h May to The LInsIng, Induction, and Institution at St. George's of Rev Adam Watson on Monday 10th July. Both occasions were celebrated with much enthusiasm a Coronation cOnrt on 5th May and a finger food and drink celebration after the LiTrn5ing service b)th held in the church. After a slow start 2023 ended with a bang. The first 2 monthly PCC meetings in January and February were mainly sharing about the Time to Change Together prosS. It vS early in 2023 that the PCC got to leam that St. George's would te locally partnered with St Luke's, Birchwood, although at that Junctu no announcements could be made as the leads of the Deanery Partnership needed to have conversations wrth St Luke's ab)ut future plans and rd practical applications. On 23 February, Del Gunter and John Boyer attended a very important interview of a potential new minister that took place at Edward kn'ng House. That was the first time Del and John had met with Rev Adam Watson, and at that interview stage we had no idea that it would be another 6 months before Rev Adam would be in position to chair his first St. George's PCC meeting, but in the interim the PCC continued to meet monthly under the Vice-chair (John Boyer). In the 7 months before the amval of Rev Adam Ihere were 6 PCC meetings that covered a number of items. Many of the regular agenda items like", Finance, Safeguarding, Site Team and He8h and Safety, Swallows Nest, Children and Families Work are covered in other sections of this report. Other items shared and discussed during that period included an infonnal consultation with House Groups about the return to 'common cup, at Holy Communion, but as there was no firm SolUtion the PCC decided to remain with intinction. with a decision on the common cup being deferred. There was also visit by Archdeacon Rev Canon Gawn Kirk to St George's on Sunday 22nd Janu8ry and a visit by The Rt Rev Dr Nicholas Chamberlain to a seNce on Sunday 23rd April, after which Bishop Nicholas kindly held an 'Ask the Bishop" Q and A session. Rev Adam Watson was licensed as Priest-in-charge at St George's at a service on 10th July conducted by the Bishop of Gnmsby and the Archdeacon of Lincoln. A packed service of St George's members, representatives of Rev Adam's previous congregations. local church and community leaders, friends and latIveS welcomed RevAdam with great joy and celebrated his appointment. On 17th July Rev Adam chaired his first PCC meeting at which he led a brainstorming session on areas that vrfe a thankful for at St George's or are a blessing to us. He also asked us to share about our longings and possible areas for renewal (in the broadest sense) at St George's. Our remaining 2023 PCC meetings have included reflections about where God wants us together to direct our focus and efforts. We as a church are exceedingly thankful for the guidance given to us by Rev Kath during her curacy and who thankfully extended her license by six months (originally it was due to expire at the end of June) to serve us at St George's until January 2024. Indeed we would like to take this opportunity to wish her well in her future ministry in Cleethorpes. Special thanks also to our fantastic preaching and presiding team., in addition to our new Vicar. Rev Adam, we have Rev Colin Wall and Rev Canon Steve NLrth (both retired but wth Permission to Officiate granted by the Bishop), and Readers Dave Albans and Reuben Joliff. These are not the only people involved in leading our services. We also have Jonny Bell, our Children and Families Outreach Worker, Authorised Lay Ministers (ALMS) and others who take recognized Ministry roles within our services. Also thanks to our offi staff, Beryl and Lindsey. who have continued to work diligently. Helen, our Safeguarding Officer, who has ensured that y are up to date wth all the safeguarding policies and predures,. Leonie our Caretaker, who has ensured the church site is clean and tidy. A big thank you to all who have contributed in so many ways to the life and ministry at St George's in 2023.
Ministry st George's continues to be served by a wide team of authorised ministers (ALMS, Readers. and Clergy) and music leaders who contribute to the planning and leading of worship. The introduction of a joint 10.00am service of Holy Communion on frfth Sundays of the month has proved very popular. Wrth the retirement of the incumbent at St Luke's Birchwood in September, as part of the Diocesan strategy Time to Change Together, ministers are leading Sunday worship and pastoral services in antiapation of Rev Adam being licensed there and our working in partnership. We continue to run Aipha courses for those who would like to explo the Christian faith. St George's continues to hold house groups dunng the week. These groups meet for friendship, fellovrfship, to pray for each other, to support each other and to leam more 8tx)ut what it means to follow Jesus. Other areas of St George's ministry are ported below. Prayer We are a prayerful church and over the last ye8r prayer has been a big part of St Georg8'S life wth: Individual daily private prayer. often using an on-line app such as Lecti0365. Prayer in home groups. Prayer with partners, triplets, and other groupings. Prayer support groups (e.g., Swallow's Nest and Joy Foundation) Prayer during Stepping Stones. - Prayer before PCC meetings. Prayer events. - Sunday worship services. Regular corporate prayer and specific prayets for individuals during communion services by the prayer ministry team. - Monthly prayer gathering. On the first Monday of each month the prayer gathering follows a variety of themes and using dfflent styles (some quiet and contemplative, others visiting prayer ststions around the church. or prayer walking around the area). The gatherings have been led by various people in the congregation thus giving a fresh feel each month. Men's & Women's Mlnistry The Men's Coffee mornings have been very well supported this year with between 10 and 16 men attending at Pennell's, a local garden centre café. We have good discussions and it also provides the opportunity to get support at times of need. We encourage people to bring along friends and neighbours, and we currently have 3 or 4 non-church membets joining us. A Ladies, Coffee moming started at the same venue in March and immediately had beeen 10 and 14 ladies joining. The aim was to provide a pla for informal fellowship and to encourage and deepen friendships. A Men's Breakfast is held 4 times a year where we have guest speaker and enjoy a full English breakfast together. Average attendance has been around 25 and our speakers in 2023 We Rev Adam Watson, Paul Quincey from Christian Partners in Afnca, Alan Perkins founder of the Nomad Trust and Marcus Harbome for Christian's Against Poverty. Pastoral Care St George's trained pastoral visitors and ALMS have continued to visit those who are unable to attend church in both their homes and in care homes. Those who have wished to receive Holy Communion in their homes are visited by those who are authorised to take it.
House groups continue to provide day-t(Fday pastoral care for their members. Wder pastoral support has been provided by minislers. Youth & Children Our vision for children, lamilies, and young people centres around helping people encounter the love of God. engage them in practical discipleship and equip them for service in the church and the communrty. Our activities indude Mini Stsrs toddler group, Messy Church, Worship for Everyone services, half-term activities and work in our local schools: Swallows Nest pre-school, Manor Leas Junior and Infant schools, and St Christopherfs Special School. The last year has been so encouraging and we have really seen God's spirit at work as things begin to grow and develop. Our numbers have grown over the last year with around 25 children at Messy Church, around 40 children at the toddler group with well over 100 families on our overall register. We have launched Kids Creative, our events for families that take pla during the half-tem holidays. These have been very y11 attended with around 80 children and adults joining us for a moming of creative activities across the h81f-temi holidays. Our community links wth local schools have continued to gr(yw and davelop with regular assembly slots at Manor Leas Infant and Junior schools. St Christopher's visited the church 3 times last year for Easter, Harvest and Christmas bringing over 100 students each time. Our visits to Swallows Nest Pre-school have also continued as Y seek to build relationships with the families and fOn links to the other activities at St George's. We h8V8 8 f8lthful team of volunteers who give up their time and energy to make the above events run effectively - we are always looking for people to join the team so do be praying and thinking about if there is any area they would like more infomiation about. Looking to the future we'd like to develop our work with young people, think about and form a strategy about how we best serve the children and young people from the St Luke's Birchwood communty, and how we help our families in the parish of St George's become rooted in the life of the church and join us for other forms of worship. Site Team (Fabric, Goods and Omaments) The Site Team, which is a PCC sub-committee, met 6 times in 2023 and consists of a very conscientious hard-working team of.. John Boyer. Linda Hymas, Graham Goodhew, Lindsey Slapp, Adam Keen, Simon Ratdiff, Leonie Skipworth and Kelvyn Hym8s (Health and S8fety Officer). Also thanks to Beryl Draper who has been tsking the meeting notes. During the year Rev Kath and Rev Adam attended a meeting. Kelvyn took on the role of Health and Safety Officer at the beginning of the year and offiaally took up this position in April 2023 when he joined the PCC. The role of the H & S Officer has kept him exedInglY busy throughout the year as various policy documents and assessments have either had to be updated or compiled.. Lone Working policy document was updated. 'Keeping People Safe.. Health and Safety Policy, goveming the detailed risk assessments for all our premises was prcKluced and implemented. 'Keeping People Safe.. Risk Assessment (Large Church), for our Church, Communrty H811 and overall site was compiled. Church Fire Risk Assessment: The Ecclesiastical Insurance Church Fire Risk Assessment was compiled (including working through 'Our Action Plan to Reduce Fire Risk at our Church,). This resulted in new'Fire Action, and 'FI Exit, Notices, creation of 'Personal Emergency Action Plans, {PEEP) for those people with frailties, the installation of powerful plug-in rechargeable torches (in lieu of emergency lighting), etc. Community Hall Fire Risk Assessment was cx)mpleted. Fire Emergency Alon Plan and ServicelEvent Team Duties were compiled.
Working at Height Policy and associated Working at Height Risk Assessment template were compiled. Our Quinquennial Inspection took place in January and the written port states: 'The PCC are clearly working very well on the maintenance of this building. They have a very detailed log book and apparently, they meet regularly to discuss any matters which they may have noticed. They therefore action immediate problems and this is very commendable.. This report said that the building was in good order and mainly suggested a very helpfvl schedule of occasional and regular maintenance tasks that should be carried out throughout the year. We did discover that the whole site (induding the car park and the Community Hall) was all consecrated on the 21st May 1960. The legal effects of consecration are that any repairs or building alterations to the Hall. as well as the church, would wuire a faculty (that is the pemiission needed to do L*rtain works in and around churches and to dispose of certain items). This does, however, give exemption from parts of the secular planning process. Work undertaken during the year (major tasks): IKEA cube storage along the wall of the prayerllibrary room for storing toys was fitted. Electrical wiring and installation.. It is a Quinquennial and Insurance requirement that this be inspected every 4 years in accordance with current IEE regulations. The separate church and hall 'Electrical Inspection Condition Reports, that were Carri out in August revealed issues in both the church and hall. These were rectified by the qU81ified electrician that compiled the Reports. 'Break Glass. box containing the church back door key was installed in the back lobby (if in the building alone then in an emergency a quick exit from this back door may be required) H811 Dishwasher servie8d. Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) was undertaken. New Trolley was purchased for transporting the 'no parking, cones. Bird Proofing Mesh was installed 8round the hall solar panels to tackle th8 nuisancg caused by birds making a messlcausing damagelnesting under the panels. Fence Panels behind the shed and the 'Wendy House, were replaced. Trees mainly in the Swallow's Nest play area were cut back as they were forming canopy stopping the grass from growing. Rebuilding Car Park Brick Wall. The wall protecting the access ramp to the hall had been badly damaged and rebuilding was required (this was an insurance claim). Training Courses.. Fire Extinguisher Training Course attended by 9 church members. Emergency First Aid Training Course (including defibrillator) attended by 10 churth members. Throughout the year the Site Team also discussed in depth a number of issues where the final conclusion and recommendation to the PCC was that nothing should be done. Thanks are expressed to all those who quietly undertake small deaning and dearing tasks to ensure that the church and site is always in good order- this help is much appreciated. Particular thanks to Jack Aldous for his help and advice particularly with rpgard water stop t8PS. °We will not neglect the house of our God" Nehemi8h 10 v 38. Muslc Team The music team at St George's consists of a committed group of instrumentalists and vocalists who give their time and talents to enabling the congregation in their own acts of worship, and providing a musical space within seniices where this might occur. In addits'on to preparations for servIs, the Music Team has continued to hold "Worship Gatherings. this year, prowding space to build fellowship and friendship amongst its members, and an opportunity to improve our musical skills. learn new songs, and develop new ways to support the Church vision for musical worship in services. These times are becoming a VFtal part of
the lifeblood of the team as we jcwn together to worship our Great Gcé. These Gatherings are also intended to be a wder space vthere we can invite others to join us who have an interest in music, whether serving on the team in services or not. are always looking for ways to develop the team, particularly encouraging younger members to join. For services, Davm, Gina, and Jani have acted as session leaders, making preparations for the 10'.45am services, coordinating praCtIS with other musicians and ch(KJsing songs in conversation with Service Leaders and the preaching team. Susan and Eleanor have supported the 9.'OOam ser with piano. We have also prowded music for particular seasons, including Carols for Candlelight at Christmas. We are particularly grateful to Dawn for her skill and wisdom in coordinating these events. We a grateful for the skills and commitment of all our team member8 Without whom the musical elements of worship at St George's would have a very different feel and would lack the richness to which we are accustomed. Swallov45 Nest The Swallows Nest Preschool has had a busy year and been ably led by Chairperson Janice Meredrth and well supported by a committee of volunteers. The whole staff team have been outstanding this year. rising to the challenge of new ways of working, espea'ally with the commencement of opening 30 hours a week for some of our 3-year-old children. This was a big change for everyone and starting in April 2023 has continued into the 2023-2024 Academic Year. The Pschool was visited by Otsted just tefore the summer break, the outcome of which was a "Good" rdting, with which we a very pleased. This is a testsment to the quality of the individual staff members and to our Manager's Planessa Harrison) very capable management of staff and the signifjcant changes to our operations that have been taking place. The quieter aftemoon sessions are en8bling a different dynamic, and providing opportunities for the stsff to provide new activities for the older children, better preparing them for their transitions to school. The Preschool is moving into a better financial position this year compared to last. This is partly due to the longer hours for some children, but also because we have greater occupancy. now serving more families. We a grateful to God for blessing us in this way, and for the opportunities this gives in reaching out to our community. Links between the Preschool and Church have continued to develop, wth regular visits from Jonny Bell (Children & Families Outreach Worker), and some families from S%Yallows Nest are now regularly linked to Messy Church and Kj'ds Creative sessions, as V11 as Stepping Stones and Mini Stars. We enjoyed particularly successful Summer and Christmas presentations to families, both of which included craft opportunities (supplied by other members of the children's team) and refreshments. Families were able to linger and chat aftepwards, providing space and time for relationships to develop. The committee continues its behind- the-scenes work supporting the Preschool. We have said goodbye to Kathryn and Louise this year, but hello to Berni, Pat, Kelvyn and Jonny Our prinrjpal role for Ofsted is safeguarding and correct govemance of the Preschool, but we have Kingdom intentions also, and are very grateful for our Prayer Warriors whom we know are hard at work supporting us. °He is before all things and in Him all Èhings hold together.. (Colos&ans I v17) Stepping Stones The Stepping Stones Shop and Café works under the UMblIa of St. George's Church providing a point of contact between the church and community Last year was an exciting year of connections., connecting with new customers, Lincoln charities and church groups. our own projects both here and abroad and our new Priest in Charge. Rev Adam, who comes to the shop most weeks and is incredibly supportive at all times. In October we experienced 8 very exciting evening at St George's V4fjth other churches and groups through the Transform Lincoln meeting. For some groups and churches there, Ft was the first time they had heard
about Stepping Stones, so it %Yas good to connect and share what we have done over the years and how God gave the vision in the first pLqce. After the meeting we were approached by another Lincoln church for one of our 'Starter Boxes, for a family in need and received great interest in the way V put these together. Wth St George's being on the outskirts of Lincoln City, Stepping Stones has often been overlooked throughout the 29 years we have been working, so it was very encouraglng that we were tnankea for our rattnTuiness. Wtn other charity shops such as St Bamabas. YMCA Brrtish Heart Foundation, Age UK, and The Bridge Church we VAII often share donations when we have surplus orjust in need of passing on some of our good items. In addition, we regularfy collect tinnedldried food items for the Food Bank, 0-3 months baby wear for Babies Basket (thanks to the ladies who regulady knit clothing) and have also been involved wth the Christmas Sack project and the Hygiene bank, as well as our own Starter boxes, known as 'Small Steps,. We gUlartY visit other charities and projects which need donations which we can spare and share with them. They include Project Compass, part of Development Plus, where y take wann clothing, blankets and towels, to pass on to the people living on the streets., and also Framework, who provide temporary housing for people when they find themselves homele88, and we take hou8ahold rtems, bedding, curtains and kitchen items. which are always vrfell received. The connections with both these groups have been built over several years but we have found this year the need is even greaier and the connection is stronger - they lo)k forbvard to our arrival, often bringing 'just what they need, at the right time. As well as connecting with projects here in and around Lincoln, we also love supwrting our projects in Uganda, Brazil, and Kenya (since May), bringing joy and comfort and much needed food to children especially in these parts of the world. The shop team sponsor three children in Uganda through Christian Partners in Africa (CPA), a Lincoln based charty, giving these orphans a chance to change their lives. We pay for the wages of the cwk at Olloroito School through MEA UK (Kenya) and support Rose & Jair with their community outaCh and church ministry in San Paolo. We have also given one-off monetary donations to Project Compass and the Joy Foundation and connect with other projects offering support for those in need by doing referrals for families known to us. Over the year we have supported the speaal appeals for Morocco and Libya as well as our annual cake sale for Macmillan. We pray for our customers and team and some of those have ventured into church, some regularly, others for speci81 services. but all know why Stepping Stones does what is does. We have recently been delighted to have Diversity (group for young adults with additional needs) back visiting us on a Wednesday moming. They love shopping and spending time together in the cafe area. A special group of young people, including our own Rachel Brooking, brought theirown uniquejoy to the room. God's blessings come in many different ways and at many different times. Barclays Bank continue to match- fund our Christmas Specials, this year receiving £1833 to be used to replenish our starter ix)xes and other communrty needs and events. Bardays, matched funding has also been used to fund the Coronation concert and the Christmas Event, where we had 250 to 300 visitors as well as crafters. Wle have also used the funds to replace the pads and battery for the defibrillator. All this is gratefully received by the community around the parish. The number of customerslvisitors has increased again after COVID and we are now seeing 50-80 people weekly at the shop and café. Takings are regularly £250-300 and so to date the shop has raised over £200,000. Our Small Steps Starter Boxes have been a lifeline to many this year, giving a little hope to those moving into a flat. sometimes with children, where there is no floor covering, curtains or even a kettle to make a drink. Our grateful thanks to everyone who has caught the vision of Stepping Stones and donated items to be sold, items for our boxes and given money to buy new quilts and pillows. The Stepping Stones team was greatly blessed this Christmas when V¥hisby Nature Reserve agreed to host our team Christmas Breakfast, in a beautrfully decordted room and tables, with exce15ent breakfast and service. They also gave the room free of charge when they heard what the team did in the community and abroad, and also providing us with a place to take a Christmas Stepping Stones 'Family' photograph. Our love and thanks go to our Team who willingly tum up each week, almost at
the crack of dawn, to enable all this to happen. They are a great blessing, without whom Stepping Stones simply could not operate To Sandra and Pamela who bake each week delicious cakes for our café, for Trish and Liz who cover each Wednesday moming with prayer and to each of you who come along to supwrt the work of this vision which was given 8nd acted on 29 years ago. Thank you too to Adam Keen for PAT testing all our electrical Items for safe sales. God continues to bless His project each year and while He does, we will continue with the work involved. Safeguarding Safeguarding is a ntral part of life al St George's and working dosely Vth our Parish Safeguarding Officer {PSO>, Helen Brooking, the PCC ensures its compliance with its duty under Section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 to have regard to the House of Bishops, guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. The PSO continued to work with the Curate, and latterly the Priest in Charge, on maintaining our extensive records in line with the Church of England Safeguarding Policy and practice guidance. For both the Church and the Stepping Stones shop we have a large number of dedicated volunteers, who have all risen to the challenge and completed the relevant safeguarding learning pathways needed for their volunteer roles. Everyone involved in a volunteering role in the church has completed the Basic Safeguarding Module, 51 people have completed the Foundats'on module and 12 people have completed the Leadership module. The PCC members, as part of their role, have all completed the Domestic Abuse module along with 15 other people in the church. We are up to date on all our policies which are reviewed either on an annual or 3 yearly basis. Currently we are working at Level 3 (the highest level) on the Parish Safeguarding Dashboard which all Church of England churches must complete. The dashboard is designed to give the current status of compliance and helps to focus on what areas need to be worked on. The Parish Safeguarding Hub is a new tool developed by the Church of England to enable parishes to keep track of DBS checks and safeguarding training. Currently we have 32 volunteer roles input on the system with 73 active volunteers. There have been a number of minor Safeguarding concerns raised and appropriately dealt with over the past year with a handful of referrals made to the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, who has reporting responsibilities to the Charity Commission of any Serious Incident Reporting. In the coming yearwe will be focusing on the maintenance of the Safer Recruitment and People Management guidance, making sure we continue to be cornpliant in all areas. Mission The Mission Support Group (MSG), which is a sU)MMittee of the PCC, meeting fomally and through email correspondence, consists of John Boyer, Margaret Inkpen, Dawn Tyas (also representing the Stepping Stones Shop), and Jan Meredith. One of the roles of the Group is to keep church members informed of the activrties and needs of all the approved Mission Partners by regular artides in the church magazine and keeping the church 'mission board, up to date. The Group also tries to ensure that the supported Missions are regularfy prayed for in the church Sunday services. We also keep under review the missions and organisations that are supporting as a church and make recommendations to the PCC as to who should be supported by St George's financAally and in prayer. The church giving to overseas, national, and local mission projects is through a tithe of 10% on unrestricted income, appeals, and contributions from the Stepping Stones Shop. In late 20221eady 2023 the PCC spent much time considering the 2023 church budget as we were in unchartered territory with regard the size of the forecast deficit. In these orcumstances the MSG were asked by the PCC to look at the level of church giving. There was a general level of support for tithing our income as a principle, but there was the question of whether the tithe should
go to 'other organisationslcharities, (extemal) or to supporting local mission through the church itself {internal parish outreach). The MSG had a lengthy meeting on 6th February 2023 as to what is our ' .Jerusalem, and all in Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the earth. and made a recommendation to the PCC of retaining the 100/0 tithe. of which one third should be allocated for intemal local missionlparish outreach. This proposal was for 1 year only and to be reviewed by the MSG and the PCC in 2024. This proposal was subsequently agreed by the PCC. In November 2023 we had a much welcome visit from David Kereto (Director of Maasai Evangelistic Association) who shared about the work of the MEA in Kenya at both a Home Group gathering on a Wednesday aftemo)n and a coffee and rnin pie gathering Saturday morning. The two thirds of the tithe for'other organisationslcharities, went to MEA (Olloroito School), the Joy Foundation, Christians Against Poverty. and Street Pastors. The were also appeals for the Turkey and Syna Earthquake and for the floods in Liby8 caused by 8 burst dam. The Church received many emails and letters of thanks from the supported organizations. °The Lonl loves righteous and justice, the earth is full of his unfailing love.. Ps81m 33 v 5 Achievements and Performanc• At the April 2023 APCM it was reported that there were 131 parishioners on the Electoral Roll, rnpared with 130 in 2022. The total attendance onsite at services in the re -resentatiVe month of October 2023 was: , Number Adults Ichildren and y.oung people Church Sch1 , Church '. Fresh I School ressions service ,ex ressions servi services ex Sunday Weekdays 12 20 20 The approximate attendance figures for church provision online during the representative month of October averaged 10, and the average views of the live streamed services on the church's YouTube channel were 83. During the year the church held no weddings, 5 funerals (with a further 2 being held at the crematorium but led by our dergy). and 1 baptism. 36 (These are figures from the Statistics for Mission Annual Retums required by the Di¢xese. They are based on averages of the first 4 presentatiVe Sundays in the month of October as opposed to entire year averages. A 'Fresh Expression, classification is 8 form of church established primarily for the benefit of people who are not yet 'member8" of any church, i.e. Messy Church in the case of St George's. Weekly Sunday services in church continued at 9 a.m. and 10.45 a.m.) Thanks St George's could not sustain rts services, activtties, and large site without the tremendous help of numerous unpaid volunteers from the congregation and their friends. Thanks are due for their hard work in keeping St George's the spirited community it is. Everyone is encouraged to be actively involved in the church's life in some way. Thanks are also due to our Readers, prayer intercessors and music teams at main church services; to all on our ALM team for their varied parish work., and to the finance team. We also want give thanks for their dedicated service, to our churchwardens John Boyer and Linda Hymas (who also serves as Treasurer), and to Del Gunter (standing down after serving for 3 years), and to the PCC for their dedication, hard work, and leadership. We also express our heartfelt thanks to our curate and tired clergy - Kath Pickering, Colin Wall. and Steve Nuth - for all their support during and after the parish was in vacancy. io
Financial Review Many thanks are expressed to Reuben Joliff & Clare Moore for all their data work and accounting duties behind the scenes In support of the Treasurer. The main financial elements of the year, in respect of the church activities as a separate component of these accounts were: Total reiptS from unrestricted giving (purpose unspecified by donors) were £107,448 of which £90,514 arose from Gift Aided giving and tax refunds, £461 from Payroll Giving, and £16,473 from unrestricted voluntary donations. Planned giving attracting Gift Aid through envelopes, bankerfs orders etc. rose by approximately 2% over the previous year. Restricted giving amounted to £10.259 and originated from Gift Aided giving, tax refunds and specific donations given for use by the church plus additional expenditure drawn down from the Restricted Reserves funds amounting to £2,371. £130,844 was spent from unStricted funds to provide for the Christian ministry of St George's Church, induding a contribution of £55,000 to the di(San parish share (now titled Covenant Pledge). Overall, the total expenditure of £143,474 exceeded the total income of £121,653, the deficit teing funded from General ReseNes. Gifts of £10,860 from unrestricted funds {being the mission tithe) were given to mission work at home and overseas with the extemal gifts being determined by the Trustees, as recommended by the Mission Support Group. All major insurable risks have remained subject to nonnal Churches, and Employers. insurance through Ecclesiastical Insuran Group. Swallows Nest maintain their own accounts which are examined separately by the independent examiner and are consolidated in the Statement of Financial ACtI7t1e$. Our day-to-day bankers for the church have remained HSBC, 221 High Stet, Lincoln, LN1 1TS, and for Sw8110v Nest at Santsnder, 1 Exchange Arcade, Cornhill, Lincoln, LN5 7HJ. Rostrictod Roserves Fund The restricted reserves fund amounts to £39,805, the largest component of which is £20,554 which remains held in a Scheme (established on 18th November 2020 by the Charity Commission for England & Wales) knovm as the Crossing Point Appeal Project for the promotion of religious and other charitable work of the Church of England induding the repair, reordering, improvement, maintenance andlor extension of the Church. It has not yet been possible to fomiulate a spending plan. General Reserve8 Pollcy It is PCC policy to maintain a balance of General (Free) ReseeS which equates to at least 3 months, unrestricted payments in all the church accounts. This is equivalent to £32,711 for the Church, £2,506 for the Community Hall and £17.333 for Swallows Nest Pre School. These are held to smooth out fluctuations in cash flow and to meet emergencies. The balance of the General Reserves in the church accounts at the end of year was £45,318, which is under the target. Following its previous deficit in 2022 when Covid restrictions impacted on bookings, the Community Hall made a surplus of £1,511 in 2023. The Swallows Nest Pre-school held Reserves of £2.531 whth is below the policy level. However, actions were put in place and supported by the PCC during 2023 in order to increase the Pre-school's income and rebuild Reserves. Adopted by the Parochial Church Council of St George's Swallowbeck on 8th April 2024 and signed on its behalf by". Rev Adam Watson Priest-in£harge and Chair of PCC
PARCHL CHURCH CIWIL OF ST GEORGES, SWALLOWBECX STATEMENT OF FINAKIAL ACTIWTIES Ftha YearETrJlrvJ 31 t)ber2023 TOTAL 2W23 TOTAL 2022 FUN15 Fw INCOMING RESOURCES 107.872.80 4.C(KS.45 21951 223.55 9.296.21 14.589.75 117.168.81 1B.%0.20 210 51 242.32 lo9.1).13 14.925.5Q Vvill¢$ for Gtmraiw FuThas HKIRC Inlewsi Incorne from In¥estrnenis FLSBC Comwnsalkln Clcttse Heatina Supwrf Indep•nd•nt Ex¥min0r Church Activities 18.7T 105.89 1.CW.00 2.578.85 75.(Kl 2.515 95 75. 85.861 05 63.345.10 50.385 T7 TOTAL INCOMING RES¢XJRCES 114,W7 1 87.840.83 202,T56 89 178,168.09 RESOURCES EXPENEED Church Actlvll Cost 91 Gèrtratho Irth GovemJn¢• Cogls 1XI.015.82 9.337 25 TSI) 82.e04.49 3.ClJ7 26 212.O20.11 12.434 51 675.ri) 183.784 37 IZ.378.07 3b TOTAL RESQIJRCES EXPENOED 139.427 87 86.30175 225.729 02 198.102 44 NET INCOMING RESOURCES 8EFOFIE TFiANSFERS 24.520 81 1.54808 22,972.73 17.gg4.35 TRANSFERS 15 .523.47 S.523.47 NET INCOMING RESOURCES BEFORE OTHER RECOGNISED GAINS AND LOSSES 17.907.34 4,075.39 21972.73 17,W4.35 OTHER RECOGNISED GAINS Gpln on Ast• SB32 8270 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS IT..02 4.97539 22,914.41 18,07T.OS Ba1anc88 blh*1 1 January 2023 63.290 19 65.IM2 10 12•.1S8.79 147,235.84 anM$ GIW 31 Cwmb•r 2023 4S.357 17 eo.887 21 IC¢.244 38 129.156.79 Th• on pw 3to gform p•rt ¢11 ¥¢wits
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNaL OF ST GEORGES. SWALLOWBECK BALAPKE AT 31 DECEM8ER2tr23 Tclal Total FurKS 2022 FIXED ASSETS TarKJiblg 4.805.58 4.805 56 10.128 62 10.128 62 14.932 1B 14.932 18 18.Cfj9 91 18.(A89 91 CURRENT ASSETS Inveslmvnls Dobtors and PreF•yThent¥ Shtrft Term Dwsilj ¢aah 81 Bank afvj hd 878 18 13,343 47 6.61r2 08 29,032.72 49,656.43 878.18 15.358 97 8.e02.08 83.522.68 IC6.161.87 619.84 29.804 28 8,397.08 67,429.45 124,250.63 2.015 50 S4.489 94 $6.505.44 LIABILITIES CTrthtors- falllry due one yefir io 9.104.e2 5.744 85 14.849.87 13,161.75 CURRENT ASSETgLNBILTIES 40.551.61 50.780 $9 •1.31220 111.080 88 TOTAL AsseTS LESS CURRENT LIABILTrES 45.357.17 60.887.21 106.244.38 129,158.79 Cr•th"lorn- arnbjunls faniTrJ 4ft•r (m ywr TOTAL NET ASSETS 45.357 17 60.887 21 106.244.38 129.1 79 45.357.17 03.2.19 60.887.21 85.882.80 1c.244 38 129.158 79 Appm•J ty tha P2ChI thur¢h Ctyml I kP*t¥ X24 8Th18wd or+ beba¥ ty." Rev Adam IPCC ChalrpJr¥onl. •nd (PCC S•uthl Tho Mtes on p8088 3 10 g IcM th880 &t(Amts
NOTES AccoumflN POLICIES "s ol Finaw Slal8men15 The PCC Is a publ Yr¢ 8nUty FRs1 Th• sklern2nts kn bEen urthr the Charils Act 2011 and In aCcOrdar iih Church 4Lr¥) Regutn5 2 LW)vernirwJ the IndNKlual AInts L PCCS and ilh th8 Rèj818 8TrY Fair prOV10n8. wd aWKable cntir0 stsThYgrd5 Iho siaiémènt L Ractrnmended prx1t, ty Chwts ISORP FR$12) IEffeclNe 1 Janu 20191 ASSETS coratl and tenifKe property In 80 far a8 con8ecr8ted and protwty rfany 11 fmm thtr 8•XhJn10121 181 and Icl ol Ihe Charfues Act 20112h 8$ts gre in firwwl t¢m. Mov•atufCh lumlshlry. Thtta are capita0 8t cost and depr8ry•J over r usthjl lrfe othor Inwffiwi inlcthalon Is 8v8118b In Ihi4 c•w the Il•ffl Is not carAtalW, t¥Jl #l Ilarns thurch'5 irN8ntsry • any ca68. Tanoibla Ir by 1h•crfty. 8r8 t&pit8lisÈd ifth8y us•d Ir¥ than on• r. cosl al 8•1 £ 1.tIXl. TW ¥aWql cost lor gtsifvkind. •1 ¥ r•Aonable estIma th•r mar& ¥ah crfb roc8lpi. Dowodqlk)n is raknl8lod lo ¥19 ¢41 th• ccai olfL¥•J ss•islasa trrcurreraty falr ¥ah ovor Ihthr lmo1•d Usel liv•s Is lo8." • L•nd b. Fk¥lur•s •nd FIItyNJ$ e comwto d. Muslcal In8tNm8nt8 •. Fumlluro & H8Aiir•J l. Solar Pa1 20 Y•f4B 3 Y•w8 4 yo8rs lo Ioys dpprgcl•llon h Prov& ¢)n bu11n 88 thè cmntty •8tfftthJ regiduel 18 Ih&n th v¥lu• of Iho wmabnlng Ldul lrfe ol Ih888 a880ts currenity •xc••Js yb8rs w thai wry drgI¥ %mld b¢ Imm•t•rf•¢. An ImWFment re¥1 is riJ tyjl ol each ¥¥J r•slt 4¥ irKbthJ th• yw. Inv8Stments Inv•$inw quot•d on a rect)?nj stock extharye thOSe Val dwi¥•s from w• v•tw tr r end Olhtr InvJstm•nts arn Ided at Ihè PCCS t4st 8Sllmath martel ¥alu• Shcrt Term Dar$113 Those are the c88h h8h1 ¢J8pxI wlherth th• CCL4ty •¢ W. FUNDS untlritI•d Fu Thesè rewesent ihè M11Th1 Home lunds ollhe PCC Ihal ao ovanawe on Ihe g*w81 pur[ olthè PCC. InGludlng pmwnl¥ d•synat•d by IhB PCC fur IhB fixtsj ajsets for fOrJ on 8 luture PIL aThJ Resirfcted FdS org In the Th)té& atn.
TOTAL
TOTAL
2022
2 INCOMING RÉSOURCES
Volunliry Giving..
Flanngd Givin9- GKiAbJ
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Flanned Gl09- Payrol
Cc41eGllons at ser¥lr
oMa1)r#J
71.050.C
9.5to
2.270
2.747
71320.ty)
12.253.58
73,173.00
8.638.00
850 80
2.5.83
4.499 72
0.744 93
1.186.70
2.531 89
7.911.0&
1854.37
SmJii D¢n•tx)n T
SoFar PaMIs
Grfl aid rrf4)vor¢d
1.671 10
324.79
17.792 YJ
IOT.872 60
1,07f.10
324.79
18.372 5Ct
117 166.81
716.46
155.07
18.293.25
109.190.13
9.M 21
bAclNRioslor o8nwAliThJ funds".
Church Community H811
Sleppln9 SlonBs - Shop
SleppSng Slon81- Smal Stepj
Sai of P
4.C¢).15
4.t1 45
12.405 75
2.184.C
2,244.15
10.674.08
2.DJ7.36
12.405.75
2.184.tK)
4,1KQ 45
14.SBg 75
18.590 ZO
14.925 59
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TOTAL 2022 o Funds FUTh 2023 3 RESOURCES EXPENDED Chr¢h Acti Uission And 1793 44 &489.41 1.91702 55.( (K) 47.302.21 8,193 96 10.319 58 130.015 82 12.562 •4 16.252.65 4,4.21 3,319 31 50,rtsJ.Th) 94,UIM.07 7,038.22 7,811.91 183,784 37 H¢)me Loc41 DioGe$8n Pjrith ethtrirt CrgY and staffirwj costs Churth bulldlry runniry •xp Chwch repairs ma01• 5.51137 2.740.86 S5.[ 113,183.74 9.483.38 10.344.58 212.620 11 823.64 65.881.53 1.2B9.42 25 82.6J4 49 b Cost o198mmn91 Administl8lon Cosi ofseThkes Oiher running cc4ts D8weclati 4,815.28 1,170 71 1.957.55 1,393.71 9.337.25 991.20 S,8CO.48 1,220.71 2.269.59 3.137.73 12.434.51 4,875.75 1,513.34 1,583 95 4,805 03 12,378.07 312.04 1.744 02 3.OB7 20 ¢ Ind8p8nd8nl Refflunwattyi 8T5 TOTAL 2023 4 M16sk)n •nd Cl)n•iiM$ Ov•rnM•.' CPA Obrolllo Nur5wy S¢h¢4)1 Red Cr05s. Llbyl & Fknro¢co 2W22 11x1.19 4.8XI.trfJ 4.9.19 4.593.44 2.282.tN) 25.TrJ 750 2,1LX) 1,069 75 16,35B 38 3.330.00 3.823.24 3.793.14 1.682.fAI 4500 gW.00 4.82171 3.332 70 18.252 85 Rosle A4rI SoFvK8 of Hop8 T•Ar Fund 7XI.trfJ 2.1CQ Tr? 356 25 9.436 25 1.313 50 3.12869 3.793.44 b HoM•'. shopl DWellJMry Fu Chrlalians Againat Povety G4P DelopMl Plu Flsh Proocl Jwmoy Into Wt*4•n•MI Try Joy Founde Hykeh•m FJk 15888 102.13 156.88 1,185.97 1,015.21 811.57 22S.fAI 225.89 1.050 91 1,827.38 3ty).90 IAen'8 Breaklist SwBk•r Nomad TDJE¢ Safe Farnil Slreol Pa¥lrys Sl Barn#bAS 21.12 528.18 138.18 5x1. 138.18 433 54 4Cfj 09 5.00 3.489 41 1.221 98 5,51137 4,458.21 ¢ Lv¢•l C•lé ¢hristmi$ Café EBSt8r Comfflunity Supyort ChrfiÈiino Chrfisim8s Oulfe8ch Chrl8lm88 Hampers Creaiive Kds Hykeh8m HolaY ClublSumm8r Schc4Y Coron3ti(XJUbIe Evert LitèrBiure Mens Broaklo$1 I4$Y Churth Minl siars Ea5t8r l NaiNity Tra School Visbts WirKknYol Lit Youw Churth 41.43 133.24 7970 40. 523,84 523 e4 435.57 179 40 89.25 85.89 164.17 536.57 240 60 21518 412 33 32811 152.55 152.56 339.84 267.43 569.18 378 91 287 43 5B9 18 376.91 &3.47 53.47 S973 282 94 3,319 31 1.917 823.64 2.740 68
Tulal Total 2022 S STAFF COSTS FurKts Funds Waga$ ind S#lari•s Salariès . Sw81bM8rst Stsff . Cl6ènefS 14 - S8legVaI1F8XOi8l 14 . Slaff 14 - Chen,$ a Fam Wf 14 60.695.77 60.695.Tl 4.729.89 6.232.40 11.117.50 24.999 107.775.52 45.882 31 5.747 78 5.559.49 9.289.33 24,999 96 91.418 87 4.729.89 8.232 40 11.117Y) 20,127 40 42,201 19 4.872 56 65.566 33 N•ik)Ml Irat• - ¢JMr•n's & Famly W 2,.22 2.3W22 2.306.22 2.M22 1.00102 1.601.82 Pe10n8 . STllwne5¢ - Chlklr•n's & Famity Wkr 268.20 288 20 582.80 8311Xl 268 20 562 80 Totst siaNSar8. Nfiikffial & Penahy 45.186 21 65,838 53 111.00274 93,843 29 $i•ff Exp•n• In¢umt• 14 14 14 78 120.TrJ 7S95 274.95 120.iY) . Mll¢ffj• 274.95 Cyr Expm••' T•W¢n• LitW8tur• 60.DJ 71.25 13125 120 00 93.50 21350 7125 131.25 A••htsnt Stsff MI1• & T•l•pl. . CNILtren'¥ & Flm 14 120 120 C¢J 120.1 120.ri) 120 00 120 00 CJ•rgy Ctyw Tr•lnlng 8 Cw•bpm•rrt 1,809.Kt 1.854.80 912.18 Tolal As•i8lanl Sthff Expwo•¥ 2.138.C 45 2.181.CKI 1.032.18 Total Staff Co 41.Y)2 21 65.881 53 113.183 74 92.724.55 8 FLxeD AsseTS TOTAL Tangbbki H•1 Book V81 Less DepFecKgOc 8t 1 JArwaryW23 8.199 27 1,393 71 11.870 64 1,744.02 T8.9.91 3,137.73 I.5 10.128 82 14.932.18 N818tyJk Value 8131 cernber 2(Q3 4.805 &1 10.12862 14.932 18 14.932.18
CuRRENT£T$ T(4al Tolql 2022 Inv•strwnls Market vakje at 1 Jjnujry 223 Revalualion g8innoss Mork•t vAlu• ai 31 619 84 819.84 82.70 619 84 678 16 878.16 b D•btorn Tax R¢GDv¢rab Qlher Ebtors Pr8payw15 aTrJ aLnJ Intw¢si 4.823. .711.83 1.807.T4 13.343 47 182.50 I.833.() s.0.40 8.544.83 1.807.74 15.358.97 19.9.71 8.949.22 1.845.35 29.84J4.28 2.ts15.YJ 8hortT•rm c Church $Ik)nest fj.6rr2 OB 8,&17.C¢ 6.W2.08 6.802.C 8.397.C6 dCa•h In B•nk Ind In Il•nd Church 27.858 08 1.174.84 47.289 Xl 75.127.47 1.174.04 7.220.55 83.522.e4 79.848 05 1.332.74 6.248 66 87.429 45 7.220 55 54.489 94 29.032 72 8 OTrIER DEBTOR Tot•1 Total 2022 Fwds Fu aTax R•e•¥•rnbl• Glft Akj 4.440 25 4.517.75 17..75 718.48 492 50 19.OD9.71 ChlKlr•n'$ 4 F8ffl1ty Work IOS C•) 192.50 105 IYJ S.OCI8 40 4.823 WJ Tot•1 TtA•I FLW FvTh Oth•r O•blurn Bardgys Molch FurKllng CAl8rplll8r Mus Church Ctynrnunity H•n Jo1 DonG¢ Gf¢ Movo N Grotsvo Thè Red Croy• ScoitL8h PMr S8llrth8 Nesl S¥llw45trAck Art ChlbJrens & FamNy 0r•I L Walker 1.833. 1.833.LbJ .120 17 216 rAJ 6.120.17 218.Cb) 7,975.44 12.50 2XS.D) 79.84 40. 816M 25.ry) 8,949.22 8,71183 1.833.t 8.544.83 TfAI Toial Futs g Pr•payff•nts Church fimes Eccl88lakd Insw80 2ffd3 GBSG SaL8ry Wave wthr 71.25 1,410.04 85. 71.77 207.29 1,845.35 1.44t.17 IIY2 102 fy) 204.57 1.807 74 264.57 1.807.74
Tol81 2022 10 LIABILITIE8 Amounts falliw ono Or AccTuaLs fur ulffj1ls othwcrysb 0th8r CrlrtOl8 FwJ5 2023 8.818.31 488 51 9.104 82 5.074 64 670 21 5.744 85 13.6W2.95 1,156.72 14.849.67 12.675.24 486.51 13.161 75 12 Total 2022 11 ACCRiIALS FwMJ$ 2023 Bdll$h Cro•$ CAP Fish Prr4Ki tykeham Frxtsank M&Mi11an MEA. Rescu8 C•ntr• Sl B8m•b8$ S8Nice of 14)p• T•ar FurbJ lo.t 10.tKI 811.57 1750 1750 17.sj 25.LYI 25. 55. 1.521.71 890 00 3,100.78 50 385 00 192 9) 39$ Olh•i Crodilors ChlkJren8 & FamlWW•k•r cro 011 & Go$ 25.00 1.292.97 210.f3 eoN Nexl HSBC HMRC Hall Lwndry Sl Q¢or9•s Ch ErwJy 8724 2444 8724 24.44 40.85 8,120 17 29.87 4065 0.120 17 4.889.84 4,889.64 .25 1,438.80 13.30T 95 Sakgrs 1.438 8.618 31 7.975.44 9.574 48 4.689.64 8.818 31 5.074 64 13.692 95 12.87$ 24 12 OThER CREDITOR8 Td Total Fthls Yrxrth lee 51 .51 186.51 488 51 488 51 480 51 13 FUND8 mo4•mom6 In mrkt•Y fvhtyjs IW23 Tr•nrn 31 Lhc 23 Reglitted FiAed Assas Regey Chai sOr p1$ S.0 84 3.780 11.87064 1.271 52 472 50 1,7M.W2 e,819 12 3.307.50 10,12682
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Ind•pandent oxaminer's report to the trustses of Th• Parochial Church Councll of St Georg•8 Swallowbock. I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Parochial Church Council of St Georges Swallowbeck for the year ended 31 Derntser 2023, which are set out on pages 1 to g. Responsibilities and basis of r•port As the charity trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounis in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act,) I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5)(b) of the Act. Independent •xaminer'8 ststement I have completed my examination. I confim that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect.. (1) Accounling records were not kepl in respect of the charity as required by sects'on 130 of theAct; or (2) The accounts do not accord with those records" or (3) The accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements conmIng the form and content of the accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other that 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 no concems and have come across no other matters in connection wth the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed........................ o*.ogK.Lt....... Name: Peter Hert)ert 30 Laburnum Close. North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 8JQ