The Parochial Church Council (PCC) of St George's Church Swallowbeck Annual Report for the Year Ending 31°, December 2024 Reference and Administrative Information St George's Church is located in the parish of Swallowbeck in south west Lincoln. This Anglican parish is part of the Di0Se of Lincoln within the Church of England and is in the Christianity Deanery. The Parochial Church Council is a charitable trust (Charity Commission Reg. No. 1144018). The church correspondence address is: St George's Church, Eastbrook Road, Lincoln, LN6 7EP Telephone: 01522 689033 E-mail.. offi sl eor eslincoln.or Parochial Church Council PCC members who served during Ihe year were.. Priest in Charge.. Rev Adam Watson Churchwardens.. John Boyer Ilo 28th April) Andrew Argyle (from 281h April) Linda Hymas Lay Readers.. Dave Albans Treasurer.. Linda Hymas PCC Secretary. Chris Trigg Parish Safeguarding Officer." Helen Brooking Representatives on the Deanery Synod.. Jonny Bell Adam Keen Kate Ruddock (from 28th April) Reuben Jolliff Elected Members." Kim Argyle {from 281h April) Helen Brooking Christine Emerson {from 281h April) Nathalie Haselden (to 2nd April) Debby Jones (from 28th April) Simon Ratcliff (to 281h April) Diane Slapp (from 28th April) Chris Trigg John Boyer {from 28th April) Colin Draper Graham Goodhew Kelvyn Hymas Janice Meredith Leonie Skipworth Barry Stow (to 28th April) Structure and Governance 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 Representation 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 Swallows Nest Preschool and Stepping Stones charity shop, both of which operale 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 overall financial accounting process.
Management The PCC met nine times during the year, reIving reports, proposals, and items for discussion from various sources. For mosl of the year day-to-day management of church and hall matters (including maintenance of both buildings) was delegated primarily to the Church Wardens, part-time administrators, the Treasurer, a Site Team, and a Standing Committee. The rnanagement of the Swallows Nest Preschool was undertaken by the PCC through a sub-committee formed for this purpose. The Trustees, along with the Priest in Charge, remained responsible 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 communily. The PCC is specifically responsible for the maintenance of both the Church and Community Hall buildings on the site. and of all the church grounds. Aim and Purposes The primary aim of the PCC is io promote the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Ihe doctrines and practices of the Church of England. The PCC remained responsible for c¢> operating with our church clergy in promoting throughout the parish the whole mission of the Church.. pastoral, evangelistic, social, and ecumenical. Objectives and Activities The PCC is committed lo 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 all ages and diverse backgrounds. Our services and worship put faith into practice through scripture and prayer. sacrament and music, and other creative arts. The range ofouractivities for the year has reflected the Charity Commission's advice on public benefit and, in particular. its supplemenlary 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 following means.. Worship and prayer., learning about the Gospel., and developing their knowledge of and 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 statement: Share the love of Jesus Christ with every member of our communities. Vision ststement: Belong - Believe - Build Our vision is to help people belong to a loving and welcoming church family, to help them believe in Jesus Christ and grow in faith, and to empower them to build God's kingdom. Core values.. Welcoming & valuing all Growing in faith Engaging the next generation Living as witnesses
2024 Overview 2024 was a busy year in the life of St George's. At the beginning of the year we said our farewells to Rev Kath Pickering as she lefi to take her first incumbency in Cleethorpes. Not only did we give her a good send off from St George's, many of us made our way to Ihe coast to see her licensed and installed in February. It was great to see her so excited and her family settled in the move. As ever the work of the PCC on behalf of the parish throughout the year included the regular business of Finance, Safeguarding. Site Team, Swallow's Nesl, Children and Families Work which are covered in other sections ofthis report. Having said a huge thank-you to John Boyer as outgoing churchwarden, the APCM brought some new faS to the PCC. Al this lime, the PCC moved to bi-monthly meetings and haven't looked back since. Throughout the year we were updated by Helen Brooking our Parish Safeguarding Officer and we were pleased lo be a church which continues to give good safeguarding the highest value- refleded at the highest level (level three) in the Parish Dashboard. In Lent, we saw the introduction of Film Nights which proved to be very successful. They provided the opportunity to share in fellowship and reflect on faith and life in a different way through film. Lent also brought a fall of plaster above the entrance door. Churchwardens and site-team responded quickly to the challenge, and it was repaired as quick as was possible. During this time the PCC received the results of the straw poll which indicated thal there was a firm majority of those feeling comfortable to a return in taking communion in both kinds (common cup). Leaving COVID days behind, during the Easter Day lebratIon, St George's returned to receiving in both kinds whilst retaining intinction by the president On a month at the 9am seNice to include those who couldn't. Easter Day also brought the joy of the resurrection with a well-altended Sunrise Service (followed by well-earned bacon butties at the vicarage). A dale was set for the dedication of a plaque in memory of Rev Tim Voltzenlogel. Tim's family were able to attend, and the church gathered outside together at the end of Sunday worship to honour him in such a wonderful way. We participated in 'Building Togetherf, an initiative which sought to provide the opportunity for the church family to reflect and explore the gifts and opportunities we have in service. After the General Election was called at short notice, St George's prayer room once again became the local polling station in service to the community and the election officers reported that they had really good numbers attend. We had a great concert with the Birchwood Choir who were fabulously full of enthusiasm and great singing. They really enjoyed themselves as did we who had the pleasure of attending. Due to the positive feedback from 2023, we took the decision to retum to combined 10am services during August in addition to services which fell on a fifth Sunday. Sadly though, due to the threat of inclemenl weather we had to cancel our plans to hold our church picnic. There was though, the summer joy of a well attended pudding party. In September, armed with some volunteers from Ihe Building Together initiative, Adam Keen was able to set up an Eco Team. They would look to help St George's progress in its environmental stewardship and make the journey from its current bronze lo silver standard. The PCC also used a tool called Buildings for Mission to give a snapshot of how open, accessible, welcoming, navigable, comfortable, visible, audible, serviceable and flexible St George's building is. The indication was that the building was not a significant constraining on the life and mission of the church but that improvements could be made. This was left to explore further in 2025.
Following our Harvest service, St George's enjoyed sharing a Harvest Meal together. Not only was it an opportunity to share in fellowship with one another, but we also had the sharing of talents. would have believed there was such a lively interest and appreciation for poetry? The PCC was pleased to support Remembrance season and Christmas. Many of us had great fun coming together for a quizzes in November and December. The Giving Tree was in place and attracted great support. There was a welcome return of the Christmas Card post-box, and the church supported the giving and distribution of Christmas Se1 flyers and the gift of a tea light. Tim's mannequins made a great appearance again brought to life wonderfully by interactive light and sound at the hands ofAdam Keen. In 2024 we said our farewells to Laurie and Jenny Poole as they moved to pastures new having played such a significant part in St George's life throughout the years. We were able to celebrate with the wedding of Tom and Luisa Keen and Ihe baptism of Cosmo. We had to share in a very sad good-bye lo Roger Atkinson who had been such a ntral part of St George's for so many years. His funeral Servi was packed out and the service celebrated his life. We recognise the impact he made on our church and community. We also received the very sad and shocking news that David Kereto our missional partner and long-standing friend to St George's had been badly injured in an accident. We would like to offer our huge thanks to everyone who seNes in some way in the life of St George's. From our licensed ministers to our worship teams,. from our refreshment and welcome leams lo house group leaders and those involved in work with young people,. from our gardening team to those who volunteer with Stepping Stones. There are simply too many to mention. We would like to thank the continued work of our dedicated office staff Lindsey and Beryl, Helen our PSO, Jonny our Children and Families Outreach Worker, and Leonie our Caretaker. Thank you everyone who contributed to the Lord's work in 20241 Ministry St George's continues to be served by its team of authorised ministers.. ALMS, Readers and Clergy. In worship they are supported by a great team of music leaders and musicians. 2024 saw the introduction of some new services.. Praise & Cake., Cafe Services giving Ihe opportunity for worship, fellowship and refreshments., and Restore - a service centred around themes of healing, reconcilialion and restoration. The film nights have grown into a monthly fixture providing fellowship and reflection in a creative way. We have seen a number of different courses lo help people explore and deepen faith from Alpha, the Bible Course, 'Sharing His Story, Evangelism Course and the 321 Course run by Dave Albans and his team. The monthly midweek communion service followed the lives of different saints through history. We followed a sermon series 'Called into SeNice' which provided an opportunity for us to explore how different biblical figures were called into service and how that might relate to our lives today. Our growing children and families work was extended into Birchwood both through church and schools. Our homegroups continue to meet together for friendship and fellowship. to pray and care for one another and to grow in faith. Other aspects of ministry are reported below. Prayer Ministry Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances,- for Ihis is God s will foryou in Chrisl Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5.'16-18 The Prayer Ministry Team has continued to grow and be strengthened through 2024. We began the year wtth offering Prayer Ministry only during the 10.45 am communion services
but by Autumn were able to also offer prayer after services most Sundays and for the evening service of Restore. The team has grown in number to 10 people with a gathering for training held in November. There is a monthly prayer meeting on the first Monday of the month. Topics covered have been many and varied, from world affairs to local sociely, church seasons and always for individuals. Differenl styles of praying have been incorporated over the year. including prayer stations, prayer walking and more traditional prayer format, praying out loud or silently. Thy Kingdom Come took place over the period 9-19 May 2024 when everyone is encouraged to pray for others to come to know Jesus. At St George's, we had Open Space for a day, with prayer stalions, floor & hand labyrinths, with art spaces and refreshments available. Prayerjournals were available, and the Prayer Minislry Team were able lo pray with and for any who needed it. To aid us as individuals praying for our church - activities, staff, streets in the Parish we have produced a prayer diary for use at home which gives us a month of poinls to pray for and the aim is to update periodically. Prayer is important as we seek God's guidance in how we live as Christ-lighls in the world, both as individuals and as church, and is part of each service in church 8s well as within our lives. What has been lovely to see through the year is the prayerful support of each other taking place within and without church walls, a deepening of our relationship with God and support for each other. Men's & Women's Ministry The Men's Breakfast is held every three months and attended by an average of 28 men, some of whom are not church members. This year we have welcomed Ven. lan Watson (retired), Bishop David (Bishop of Grimsby). Rev. Alan Robson (Lincolnshire Agricultural Chaplain and the senior Chaplain al Lincoln Prison) to speak to us about theirjoumey of faith, ministry and work. Due to generous donalions from those attending. after deduction of costs, we have been able to give an average of £130 to each speaker for their chosen charity. The Men's Coffee monthly meeting at Pennells continues lo be very popular and well attended by between 12 and 16 men, not all of whom are church members. It's a very relaxed gathering and the aim is that along with the general chat and laughter, fn'endships will be made and strengthened. and support given to those experiencing difficult times. The Women's Coffee monthly meeting has been operating as long as the men, but nevertheless belween 8 and 12 ladies meet on the third Tuesday of the month 81 Pennells for coffee and chat. It has proved to be a wonderful opportunity to get to know each other better and also make new friends. This year, on occasions. we have welcomed some of the ladies from the 9.00 am service and it has been especially lovely to have that link between our two congregations. This year some of us have faced challenges with our health and within our families, and the love and support we receive from each olher has proved invaluable. Pastoral Care The pastoral team oftrained visitors and ALMS have continued to visit those in our community who are unable to attend church. Throughout the year have been visited in their homes, in hospital and in care homes. Where they would like it, people have been able to receive communion in their home through those authorised to take it and ministers. Homegroups continue to be a place of good pastoral and prayerful support for their members. Ministers have provided wider and more specialised support where it has been neededlrequested. Youth & Children The year began with the launch of a new vision for our Youth and Children's work to help us re-focus and re-centre our ministry. Our vision is to create safe spaces for younger generations where we can build new communities, provide generous hospitality and support family life at home, at church and at school. Underpinning this vision are core values,. - Building
Community, Generous Hospitality and Partnering with Parents. Having clear vision and direclion are vilal to our work becoming successful and contnbuting to the growth of the wider church family. Ourfocus forthe year has been around 4 key areas.. Mini Stars Toddler Group, Messy Church, work with local schools and Kids Creative (our half term activity sessions) We've also begun to fom relationships, connections and develop a ministry plan for provision al St Luke's in Birchwood. Mini Stars has seen sustained growth over the last year with an average attendance of beeen 35 and 40 children with over 130 on the overall register. Alongside parents and carers total attendance is around the 80 mark most weeks. Families have commented on the strong sense of welcome and community they find here. New families continue to Join us on a regular basis and the group is an important first conlact event to help invite people to join in with other aclivities. Messy Church continues lo grow and develop as well with around 25 children being our average attendance figure. We have seen numerous families join us directly from Mini Stars and we also see a good number of dads joining us which is very encouraging. Messy Church gives us the chance to explore faith in creative ways and is often Ihe starting point for children and families to develop and explore faith together. Last year we ran eight Kids Creative events, these take place during the school holidays and provide families a safe and creative space to explore. Two of these events were held at St Luke's Birchwood with around 65 children attending across both events. It was great to begin to see the potential for what provision to young families could be like by simply offering generous hospitality and an open space to help families feel welcomed. Schools work cnntinues to be a vital part in our strategy as we seek to form positive links wth our local community. We've led over 20 assemblies last year across a growing number of schools including new links with 3 schools in Birchwood. St Christopher's School for children with additional needs visited church four times last year, we also saw visits from Priory Witham Academy and Manor Leas Junior School. Regular visits into Swallows Nest Pre-school also ¢xntinued as we seek to join the ministry here at Sl George's with the work of the Pre-school. Our leam and volunteers have developed as well wilh neady 20 people in the team. Including new recruits from St Luke's, new fa$ from St George's family and a parent joining the team too. Last year also involved hosting several social gatherings for our young people, and families from Ihe local community. Our Christingle service had over 100 people in attendance, with families joining us from Mini Stars, Swallows Nest and from the surrounding area. Our Children and Families Outreach Worker completed the Growing Faith Strategic Leadership programme run by the Church of England, an encouraging and thought-provoking year looking at church growth, vision casting and change management for bringing transfomation to younger generations. God has clearly been working in the lives of our children, families and young people over the last year, so much to be encouraged by and also so much to look forward to as we move into this next season. "l am about to do a new thing,. now il spnngs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wildemess and rivers in the desert." Isaiah 43.'79 Site Team (Fabric, Goods and Ornaments) The Site Team, which is a PCC sub-committee, met 6 times during 2024. Its primary role is to ensure that the church and the Community Hall buildings are maintained and cared for and safe for their intended use. The very conscientious 2024 team consisted of.- John Boyer and Simon Ratcliff, both of whom stepped down at the APCM on 28 Apnl. Andrew Argyle, who, as a new Churchwarden, joined as Chair after the APCM, Linda Hymas, Graham Goodhew,
Lindsey Slapp, Adam Keen, Leonie Skipworth, Bernard Whitley and Kelvyn Hymas (Health and Safety Officer). The Team's thanks go to Kelvyn who kindly stepped up to be the Team's efficient Notetaker. The insurance renewal saw our premium increase by just £82 on 2023. Over the year, the Team addressed repair and replacement issues of varying importance, both exiemal and internal. External issues included. Repairs to various flashing on Ihe flat roof above the church aisle and around the boiler flue. Extra gravel to reduce car park puddles. Repairs to footpath flagstones and the repainting of white step and path edging. Repair to the leaking roof above disabled toilet in the church. New'No Smoking. signage following the occurrence of smoking just outside the Community Hall entrance. 8 new'No Parking. cones including designating Disabled Parking spaces. The approval and installation of a tree plaque in memory of the late Rev Tim Voltzenlogel. Intemal issues included.. Repairs to ceiling plaster in the church roof and cordoning a ground level safety zone pending completion of this work. The replament of the threadbare altar rail kneelers. Repairs to loose flagstones in the church aisle. Buffering corners of the portable ramp. Liaising with Lindum Fire Services in their upgrading of the Community Hall's fire alarm system, including main conlrol panel, sensors and ringers. Some repainting in the Community Hall. Various lighting improvements and adjustments. Emergency Exit door in small hall refurbished. Community Hall kitchen condensation issue addressed. Community Hall's fridgelfreezer replaced. Efforts made to address overspill from the music and toy cupboards by creating additional storage space. The Site team was pleased to welcome Jack Aldous lo the list of volunteers willing to assist with emergency maintenance issues. Jack lives on Eastbrook Road and is a team member of the Stepping Stones Charily Shop and Café which operates in our Community Hall. Jack's welcome regular presence on site is a good example of a community outreach benefitting our entire premises in practical terms. It will be recalled that the Quinquennial report of 2023 highlighted the need to repaint the church building. This remains on the 'To Do" list. The view is to delay the repainting until a decision is taken on who we are as a church and how we wish to present ourselves, all of which is with Rev Adam and the PCC. The outcome of Ihese deliberations might lead to a proposed revision of the church's layout or décor, and the repainting would best be done then. The team has been playing ils part in the 'Caring for Creation, environmental initiative by the Church of England. It will be recalled that our Church obtained the Eco Church Bronze Award. and the Sile Team decided to recommend to the PCC that Ihe Silver Award now be sought. This is being led by Adam Keen and will feature more in 2025. Some interim steps were undertaken in 2024, including the replacement of all Community Hall lights with LED bulbs and Ihe completion of the loft insulation in Ihe small hall roof space with environmentally friendly insulation. Particular thanks go to Adam, assisted ably by Leonie. for undertaking that latter challenging, but importanl, task.
Our thanks go lo Kelvyn, as Health and Safety Officer. who completed the January 2024 Large Church Risk Assessment Review for the Site Team,. prepared the draft July 2024 Church Fire Risk Assessment Review.. and completed the November 2024 Community Hall Fire Risk Assessment Review, including revision of all the emergency escape signage associated with the upgrading of the fire alarm system. The Church Fire Risk Assessment Review remained in draft fomi pending further consideration by the PCC of the side aisle's capacity to function as both a secondary emergency exil and children'slwelcome area in the context of the wider topic of the use and layout of the building for mission. During the year there was some concern regarding security as, on a few occasions, external doors were left unlocked. The team raised awareness of this, which appears to have been successful, and also held a "key amnesty. to recover underused keys. Thanks are expressed to all those on Ihe team and in our church community who quietly undertake the various maintenance iasks including the superb keeping of the site, small cleaning and clearing tasks all of which ensure that the church and site is always safe and in good order. All this help and community spirit is very much appreciated. To quole Pastor Rufus Aiiboye.. "Take care of the house of God, and then God will take care ofyourpmblems and lift you up." Music Team The music team at St George's consists ofa 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 music81 space within services where this might occur. In addition to preparations for seNices, the Music Team has continued to hold 'Worship Gatherings. this year, providing space to build fellowship and friendship amongst ils members, and opportunity to improve our musical skills, learn new songs, and develop new ways to support the Church vision for musical worship in Servi$. These are regularly attended by a core of about 10 musicians and continue to be a vital part of the lifeblood of the team as we join together to Worship our Great God. These Gatherings are also intended to be a wider space where we can invite others to join us who have an interest in Music, whether serving on the team in services or not. We are always looking for ways to develop the team, particularly encouraging younger members to join. This year we have said farewell to Lawrie Poole and we shall miss his skills on clarinet and saxophone. To mark his many years of seNits to the worship team, we held a special gathering where he was presented with gifts. We are pleased to have welcomed Rev. Adam and his guilar to the worship team. He brings many years experience and a new dynamic to our worship times logelher. Jonny has also played more regularfy on the Cajon on 'Worship for Everyone. and in other services this year. Dawn, Gina and Jani have acted as session leaders, preparing for the 10.'45 am services, coordinating practiS with other musicians and choosing songs in conversation with servi Leaders and the preaching team. The 9.00 am services have been supported by Susan and Eleanor on piano, and Dave and Kathleen have led with song and guitar. We have also provided music for particular seasons, including Holy Week and Carols for Candlelight at Christmas. We are particularly grateful to Dawn for her skill and wisdom in coordinating our occasional choir and orchestra of both regular worshippers and visitors. We are grateful for the skills and commitment of all our team members without whom the music81 elements of worship at St George's would have a very different feel and would lack the richness to which we are accustomed.
SwalloKB Nest The Swallows Nest staff team have continued to be outstanding this year, conlinuing with the new working arrangements for 30 hours and adapting to a larger number of two-year-old children in September as a result of the Government's change to funding for working parents. Staff have adapted well to offering both morning and afternoon sessions and adjusling to new working praclices and policies as a result. Our first full academic year operating as a 30 hours setting finished in July. We had a larger than usual number of older children leave us. and each was presented with a copy of the Bible. Parents showed their deep appreciation of staff by presenting the team with a new mud kitchen for the garden, alongside their personal gifts. This is a testament to the quality of the individual staff membefs and Vanessa's very capable management of both them and the significant changes to our operations that h8ve been taking place. One consequence of this large number of 'leavers' was that, initially, it seemed that numbers for September would be very low, despite staff working expIlon31IY hard to advertise at Manor Leas SLSmmer fete and elsewhere. The Lord showed his faithfulness to the Preschool and provided an opportunity to bless members of the communily in this. because three days before the end of the Summer Term, another local nursery unexpectedly closed its doors to preschool-aged children. A number ofthe affected families were able to be welcomed into the Swallows Nest family as a result. September slarted with fewer children overall, with a larger number of 0-Year-oldS than previously on the register. This has brought its challenges, not least in the number of nappy changes and potty training, but also in adjuslments lo the curriculum and ways of working lo ensure all the children al their varying stages of development have their needs met. Vanessa and the team have shown themselves more than up to the challenge of this. Suzy has worked more hours to support this, ensuring that the key worker staff (Gemma, Jane and Deputy Manager Rachel) could fulfil their roles effeclively. We are so grateful thal the Lord has provided us with such a capable team. All of the Swallows Nest staff, including volunteers were able to altend the Café Christmas event. demonstrating a closer relationship with them personally. The financial position of the Preschool continues overall to improve. At the end of the academic year 2024, we were in Surplus. However, because of the initial smaller numbers on the register in September, we slarted the new Academic year with an operating deficit. This is predicted to change to an operating surplus in January 2025 when more children join the register so that overall Ihe Preschool should breakeven for the academic year 24-25. Our finances are also supported by other fundraising events during the year. Janice did a half marathon this year, and Church Family and Parenls raised over£750. This helps supports our aim to operate as a nonprofit Preschool, and not to charge parents for'extras" like many other commercial enlerprises. We are grateful to God for blessing us and enabling us to bless our community. Links beeen the Preschool and Church have continued lo develop. We are finding that an increasing number of our children are joining us from Mini Stars. Some families from Swallows Nest are also now regularly linked to Messy Church and Kids Creative sessions. Vanessa has strong links to the Stepping Stones team, and this has enabled the Church to sensitively meet needs as they have arisen. We enjoyed particularly successful Summer and Christmas presentations to families, both of which included craft opportunilies (supplied by other members of the wider children's team) and refreshments. Families were able to linger and chat afteards, providing Spa and time for relationships to develop. The ¢Xsmmittee continues its behind-the-scenes work supporting the Preschool and although we have said goodbye to Pat this year, we are seeking a congregational member of the church to join us to add a new voice and to be responsible for sharing prayer needs with a wider support network. Our principal role is safeguarding and correct govemance of the Preschool, but we have Kingdom intentions also and are very grateful for our Pr8yerWarriors whom we know are hard at work supporting us.
Stepping Stones God's faithfulness is everlasting. "Know therefore that the LORD your God is God,. he is Ihe faithful God, keeping His Govenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments." Deuteronomy 7 v9 Over the course of 2024. Stepping Stones completed its 29th year and started its 30th in September. The customers conlinue to support us with many new ones over the last year, who have become regulars. It still makes us smile when someone new walks through the door and asks how long we have been doing this they are always shocked and surprised they h8ven't found us before nowl Many of our loyal customers found us years ago and we have 8 faithful few who seem to visit every week and have become like old friends- we miss them when they aren't able to come and if we don't see them for a couple of weeks, we usually try to contact them, to check everything is OK. In the same way, many of our volunteers have been dedicated to serve for many years, a number have been with us for over 20 years. We recently conducted a survey to find out the ages of those volunteering and discovered that in the coming year we will have 3 in their gos. 6 in their 80s and 20 in their 70's, with a much smaller number under Ihe age of 701 These volunteers also need caring for and pastoring and it is very heart-warming lo find volunteers looking out for each other, helping with transport to appointments, meeting up for coffee and lots of phone calls - what a wonderful team they are. The need in the community has continued lo be great and over the last year, having been successful in applying for a UK Shared Prosperity Funding (UK SPF) for our work in the community, we have been able to provide our Simple Servings meals Sin February for free. Over 200 have benefitted from this over the year and we have been greatly supported by new volunteers and team who have made this happen. It has been wonderful Ihat this has started again after a long break, caused by COVID and that our customers clearly want it to carry on with around 30 people being fed on a regular basis. The grant has also helped to replace the fridge freezer in the church hall and helped us to buy bedding and duvetslpillows for our starter boxes, which are given out to people in need. These have been further supplemented by a local businessman who has generously donated kitchen items, kettles, microwaves, and toasters as well as other smaller items of toiletries, pans and bedding to supply these boxes. Ten have been given out over the year, most notably to two Nigerian families, four families with young children (often escaping domestic violence) and a man with COPD in his first home having lived on the streets, amongst others. It is always humbling to be able to do a small bit to help people in a crisis situation in their lives. In addition to the generous UK SPF, we have been nominated to receive a grant from a local firm called Gusto to the sum of £750 and once again Barclays promised to match fund our Christmas event. Weekly prayer starts the shop, for the moming activities but also for anything else or anyone else who needs prayer. We regularly receive prayer requests from team and customers and over the years we have become a group that people trust and come to talk to and share. This last year, along with the regular weekly shop and café, we have also helped train a guide dog puppy with her owner Kale who found us such a welcoming place and perfect training ground for young Kyla. We have donated a huge amount of winter clothing to the Ukraine war effort through St Lawren'S School who were organising a collection, and continue with regular drop offs to Framework in Lincoln who give people a temporary home before they 8re housed by the council and Project Compass who work directly with the City's homeless and are always grateful to see us arrive with towels, coats, socks and shoes for those on the streets. In line with Slepping Stones 30th year, it has also been Christian Partners in Africa's (CPA) 30th year. Stepping Stones have faithfully supported them for 27 of those years and over that time has raised in excess of £67,000 for the children in Uganda. Now CPA has enough money going forward to no longer need regular support due to a very generous legacy and they have io
made the decision to stop any fundraising The children will continue to be supported over the next 5 years. How amazing that they have touch the lives of so many Ugandan orphaned children over their 30 years. We have maintained our financial support lo CPA, MEA UK by paying the wages of the cook al Ihe school in Maasi Land and additionally have sent regular money lo the Foodbank. One off donations of around £300 have been sent lo the Community Grocery 'pay it forward, fund, Safe Families, Lincs to Nepal. Hope for Justice and the Bishop's uniform for school children fund. We have PCC approval to take on two new projects in 2025, namely The Potter's Village in Uganda lin memory of Rev Tim Voltzenlogel) and Stand By Me in Myanmar. God is faithful and generous and while He continues to bless the work of Stepping Stones, we shall endeavour to continue to bless others. Not to us, Lord, not to us, but to yourname be the glory, bec8us8 of your love and faithfulness. Psalm 115 v1 Safeguarding Safeguarding continues to be a ntral part to life at St George's and Helen Brooking as the Parish Safeguarding Officer IPSO) continues to work closely with our Priest in Charge. Rev Adam Watson, and the PCC to ensure ils 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 role is a part-time paid employment at St George's. 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. To date everyone involved in a volunteering role has completed the Basic Safeguarding Module, 60 people the Foundation Module and 14 people have completed the Leadership Module. Also 25 people have completed Domestic Abuse Module and from January 2025 anyone working wth children and vulnerable adults are also required to complete the Domestic Abuse module. We are up to date on all our policies which have lo be reviewed either on an annual or 3 yearly basis Currently we are working at Level 3 on the Parish Safeguarding Dashboard (which all Church of England churches have to complete), and this is the highest level. The Dashboard is designed to give the current status of compliance and help to focus on what areas need to be worked on. We are up to date on the Safeguarding Hub which has been developed by the Church of England to enable parishes to keep track of DBS checks and safeguarding training. We have 38 current volunteer roles inpulted on the system with 83 active volunteers. In the cnming year we will be focusing on the maintaining the 'S8fer Recruitment and People Management, guidance and making sure we continue to be compliant in all areas. In the past year there have been a number of Safeguarding concerns raised and dealt with appropriately in accordance with our policies and procedures with a small number of referrals made to the Diocesan Safeguarding team for advice and support. Mission The Mission Support Group (MSG), which is a sUCOMMIttee of the PCC, met fomally and Ihrough email correspondence on a regular basis, and consists of John Boyer, Margaret Inkpen, Dawn Tyas (also representing the Stepping Stones Shop). Jan Meredith, Pamela Goodhew and Colin Draper. One ofthe roles ofthe Group is to keep church members informed of the activities and needs of all the approved Mission partners by regulararticles in the church
magazine and keeping the church's 'mission board, up to date. The Group also tries to ensure thal Ihe supported Missions are regularly prayed for in the church Sunday services. We also keep under review the missions and organisations that we are supporting as a church and make recommendations to the PCC as to who should be supported by St. George's financially and in prayer. The church giving to overseas, national, and local mission projecls is through a tithe of 10010 on unrestricted income, appeals, and contributions from the Slepping Stones Shop. In January 2024 the PCC agreed that the amount given to local mission (intemal parish outreach) from the tithe would be a fixed amount of £2,000 rather than a proportion of the total tithe as in 2023. Imth the remaining tithe amount being allocated by the MSG to charities at home and overseas. Any giving over and above the £2.000 could be considered land then agreed by the PCC) for something specific and out of the ordinary. The remaining tithe was allocated as follows.. 380/0 to MEA (Maasai Evangelistic Associalion)- 21 % to Joy Foundation., 120/0 to CAP (Christians Against Poverty)., 5 % to Street Pastors; 50/9 to Try Praying and 190/0 to YMCAJNomad. The MSGIPCC is looking to be flexible each year with approximately 19Wo of the tilhe and in 2024 this was given to YMCAJNomad as a onwff gift. In 2025 it has been proposed that the PCC consider a one-off gift through the Diocese to the Church in Polynesia with which the Diocese has a link. Whilst it is accepted that many organisationslcharities rely on a long-term commitment it is nonetheless felt to be beneficial to give church members the opportunity to nominate a Christian charitylorganisalion Ihat can be supported from the tithe for one year. The PCC agreed that the collections from the 2024 Christmas services should be given to 'Tearfund Middle East Emergency Appeal,. Achievements and Performance At the April 2024 APCM it was reported that there were 124 parishioners on the Electoral Roll, compared with 131 in 2023. The total attendance onsite at services in the representative month of October 2024 was.. Number Adults I Children and oun eo le of Church Church Fresh School seNices lex ressions servi io Fresh School ex ressions, service Sunday Weekdays 15 13 The approximate attendance figures for church provision online during the representative month of October averaged 6. During Ihe year the church held 1 wedding, 1 funeral (held 8t the crematorium but led by our clergy), and 2 baptisms. 218 22 (These are figures from Ihe Statistics for Mission Annual Retums required by the Diocese. They are based on averages of Ihe first 4 representative Sundays in the month of October as opposed to entire year averages. A 'Fresh Expression, classification is a form of church established primarily for the benefit of people who are not yet 'members' 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.) Financial Review Many thanks are expressed to Reuben Jolliff & 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 the church accounts We as follows.. 12
Total receipts from unrestricted giving (purpose unspecified by donors) were £133,574 of which £116,245 arose from Gift Aided giving and tax refunds, £461 from Payroll Giving, and £16,868 from unrestricted voluntary donalions. Planned giving allracting Gift Aid through envelopes, banker's orders etc rose by approximately 290/0 over the previous year. Restricted income amounted to £30,012 and comprised a grant of £20,000 from the Diocesan Transformation Fund,. a £2,500 UKSPF Community grant through Lincoln City Council to Stepping Stones,. and Gift Aided giving, tax refunds and specific donations tolalling £7,512 for use by the church. Expenditure of £113,403 was spent from unrestricted funds to provide for the Christian ministry of St George's Church, including 8 contribution of £55,000 to the diocesan parish share (now titled Covenant Pledge). Overall, the total income of £168,393 exceeded the lolal expenses of £143.660 by £24,733. Gifts of £13,510 from unrestricled funds (being the mission tithe) were given lo mission work at home and overseas wilh the external gifts being determined by the Trustees, as recommended by the Mission Support Group. All major insurable risks have remained subject to normal Churches, and Employers, insurance through Ecclesiastical Insurance Group. Swallows Nest maintain their own accounts which are examined separately by the independent examiner and are consolidated in the Statement of Financial Activities. Our day-to-day bankers for the church have remained HSBC, 221 High Street, Lincoln, LN1 1TS, and for Swallows Nest al Santander, 1 Exchange Arcade, Comhill, Lincoln, LNS 7HJ. Restricted Resee$ Fund The restricled reserves fund amounts to £41,137, 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) known as the Crossing Point Appeal Project for the promotion of religious and other charitable work of the Church of England including the repair, reordering, improvement. maintenance andlor extension of the Church. It has not yet been possible to formulate a spending plan. General Reserves Policy It is PCC policy to maintain a balance of General (Free) Reserves which equates to at least 3 months, unrestricted payments in all the church accounts. This is equivalent to £28,351 for the Church, £2,830 for the Community Hall and £20,411 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 £70.296 and £2,592 in the Community Hall accounts. Swallows Nest Pre-school held Reserves of £3,417. This figure is still below the policy level but has improved since actions were put in place and supported by the PCC dunng 2023 in order to increase the Pre-school's income and rebuild their Resees. Thanks St George's could nol sustain its services, activities, and large site without the tremendous help of numerous unpaid volunleers 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 Readefs. prayer Intercessors and music teams at main church services., to all on our ALM team for their varied parish work.. and lo Ihe finance leam. We also want give thanks for their dedicated service, to our churchwardens Andrew Argyle and Linda Hymas (who also serves as Treasurer), and to John Boyer (standing down at the APCM), and to the whole PCC for their dedication, hard work, and leadership. We also express our heartfell thanks to our priest-in- charge and retired clergy- Adam Walson, Colin Wall, and Steve Nuth. 13
Adopted by the Parochial Church Council of St George's Swallowbeck on 28th April 2025 and signed on its behalf by.. Rev Adam Watson Priest-in-charge and Chair of PCC 14
ST GEORGE'S CHURCH Swallowbeck STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES THE YEAR ENDING 31st DECEMBER 2024
PAROCHW CWJRCH cNcIL0F$TGE0RGE'S. SWALLowaECK STATEMEPIT OF FINANCWAcnvmE8 F¢xtrY8wEndw 31 2024 Unrn¢j TOThL 2024 INCCWING RESOLIRCES VrAunt•ry Irwrtr 133,&77.99 5,615.04 6.293.40 13.246 36 20.0W. 2.5N 140.131 39 18.861.40 20.OOOC¥) 2.500.CpJ 2745 382.97 100. 725CQ 86.118&4 268.847C6 117.168.81 18.SW.20 HMRC Inter•Jt 27.45 219.51 242.32 13.71 1Q).00 75.00 3,835.34 143,W.08 650.thj 82,483.51 125.186.98 675.00 85,1.0$ 202,756.89 ChurththVlb88 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES RESOURCES EXPENDEO Churth pavitie5 cost0fG1tin) Irv)J I13..77 9.48547 75.00 1C6,419.37 6,4 21 6SO.Th) 219.456.14 15.93868 725. 212,.11 12,434.51 675.00 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 1L,$97.24 113,522.56 236.119.82 22S.729 62 NET INCCWING RESOURCES 8EFORE TRANSFERS 21.C62.64 11,664.40 32,727.24 22,972.73 TPM43FERS 15 6.452.33 6,452.33 NET INC¢YIP RESOURCE8 BEF¢JIE OTHER REcNISED{WNs LOSSES 27.515.17 5,212 07 32.727.24 22,972.73 OTHER REc(NISED1Ns 15.52 15.52 NET EIEr IN FUNDS 27.S>J89 &212.07 32,742.70 22.914.41 8aL¥Ka1 1 JInry 2024 Is.7 17 60.887.21 1CO,244.38 129.158 79 72.86786 e6.LY39.28 138,987.14 fCfj.>4.38
PAROCHIAL CfrftJRCH COUNCIL OF sr GEORGE%, SV4ALLOW8ECK BALANCE StrIEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2tr24 Unlosied Fundy R8Stri¢ Funa$ Total 2Q24 Totwl 25 FIXÈD AssErs Taw 3,411 83 3,411 83 8.517 80 .51760 11,92943 11,92943 14.932 16 14,932 16 CURRENfASSETS ITrvesknents D¢Dt¢r$ and Prepaym¢rts Srt Tenn Deposit8 Cash al 8wnk 8nd in haTh 693fj8 7.778 23 6.952 50 $5.872 2 71,296,67 693.68 9.6W 8 8.2 50 119.788 87 137.125 73 878.16 15.358 97 e.e02 08 83.522 86 11b.161 87 1.912.05 83.918.41 05,829.C LNBILITIES Cfèthtss. fNng dua wthin C 10 1.820 64 B,247.38 10.W02 14.84D87 NFT CURRENT ASSÈTSILIABILTIES 89.476.03 37.581.08 127.0ST.7I 91.312.20 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILTIES 7?.887.86 66.099 28 138.987 14 ICe,244 3 creditS- amounts Nling thr one >r TOTAL NET ASSErs 72.887 86 96 099 28 138,987 14 10fj.244 38 72,887.86 45,357.17 13c e6.Cl>a 28 60.887.21 138.987 14 106 244 38 AprKov•d by Partschwjl Church on R•v Wat8 IPCC Ch•lrF•wnl, ano 202S arwj svJn&l OTh il* behAWby 5e¢rrtaryl. Tho notes on pai¥ 310 g form part ditwe a¢cthJnts
TES ACCOUNTING POLICIES ol Financwl Stslements PCC putlic fnerrt enttywihin the moaniry of FRS102 The finaal ststements been pryred Ull¢Yer the charitSA¢1 2011 and In acCordaTevth the Church AewJmirYJ Regulatrons 2(Kk5 governiNJ the IndivKlual accountsof PCC'5 and wrth the RoguLqtK)S"Itu2and Fairf. prthi8W8. aKable acmunlw staThJ8rd%and the Strlenrrtof Reccmmd PtaGtKe, AttntIr9 and RewiirvJ by Charibes ISORP FRS1021 IEfte¢live 1 January 20191. ASSETS Consecrat and btrnife property. IrTr so fèr as con88craied and prowty ol any 1$ exdud¢d fromthe8tatuttsryd2finkn of'ch¥W by gxlK)1q2) lal and Icl ofihe Char1•$Act 2011 such assets not capkatstsj In the fin4n&al siatamems. FIveate church fUrnbIng8. These are caprtoWI at Coet (Ated 0rUS8[uI ec(Yrn life dher than lre inpAifficrrt infomalion ksavallIe. InthBusethe item 18 Thjt capKaFtsèY. but al rterns are churchs rnntw in anyu&?. Tawible Assets lor use by the chaTIty. These are capitalised can te WJ rNxetron ore year. 8ThY cct 8t lst£ 1.iDJ. Tware at C051 ¢x 018e. loi gfft>in4nd. al 8 rsOnaestiMats ofth•rcpn rnarket value P1. DeprOCk ¢ak)Jlatedtowrt¢ off Ihe ¢aWJ cost of 099•ts currentty egtvnatsd res f8irvaue over thdi #Umaied uaeful lives as IdkJYs.' Land b. Fixtures and FThINJ& c. COMer8 d Instrunts Fnitu 8 HeatiNJ r. stlar PB 3) Years 3 Yeats 4 years 10 ye8rs NOdeplaUQn r& on tyuiklir 88 the cutrenlty egtirnated respJu YUe ofsyoperbes i8 than the canwrKJ value of the remainro uselul lrfeof thèse assets curreDttyex¢e¥J& 50years $0 that any dePrectK)n char t inmeri An imWrment is Carried (yjt at 8 and iny resulant Identified is incwd in the exwditure for the In¥e8lments In4SiM qd ¢n a rwnined 8t(tk Khange orthosfr v4ue derfft8 frcrfn them are valwd at market hlue atth2 5ar end. Oir InverIlS are inclLkYed al the PCC'S be51 esbmate of market value Tami Depmts The8ew8 the cash (Frn't either the CCLA or at the trorth. FUNDS UTwestrKted Funds The88 rewesenl the remainrg ir£1 Iof1h2 PCC Ifrot are avaIlIe for4%ng on the gerrnl wrpcesof th2 PCC. uding alnts desgnatsd by the PCC forth2fixed assets for rt8 thyn use or for spe111J M a fulure prw and whKh are therefore Iw1Jea m ts'fr reter' 45 di8¢1xe4 in the trustees repirt. Restric Fur These are IrKome fund8 ti must bp 5wI r88tnctsd purpDsesaThl detsiL8 of the funds had an($ re8t FYo%JJ are in the note¥ lo the anIs.
TOTAL TOTAL 2023 Fr 2 NCWIIKI AUOLACES PL)WJ GNty. GKtAK1 Pknned NG4 pwin•J s1¥4- Pa1 91.W4.00 11.312.89 2.166. 1.141.41 91,159.fKI 12,457JS 73,320. 12,2.6 5.412.61 142.50 5,41201 2.585.24 7,911. 2,9 J¥ 2.442.74 s1 DoMtsanT $0181 P8rf¥ 1.277.89 324.79 18,372 $0 117,198 81 22.973 50 133.837 99 $1125 6.293.40 23.51475 Chkntth Crrfnmuth 5.81S.04 5,015.04 10,X7 13 398.36 1,83045 750.00 18.881 40 4.OW.45 12,406.fS 10.267.13 399.3 1.830 85 750 13.248 36 strffts. Smdl St 2.184.Cll 5.615.04 18.5W 20 2Q.fy)O 20,IXNJ UO 2.500. 2.W)QO 2745 2745 219.sl 16.84 350.42 18.53 200.02 1877 242.32 CBF t1FUnd intuwt JB9.28 13.71 362 97 10000 I.00 75.00 650.) Fe4s 142.00 1,782.24 142.fpj 2.079.t7 316 1.34058 Covwj 826 10 928.10 Hkechurth SpKMI E¥ents 7,352.lY 1.883.83 n,1s0.n 7.352.tr 1.683.83 73.1JO.7J P.274ts) 728 lJ3,342.X) 3.e35 34 82.46.51 88,118.85 6S,861.09 143.66046 125.186 98 .847 C 202 756.89
TOT TOTAL 2023 NL• F Furth 3 RESOiRCE3EXPEFKIED Achwch Athth• 4,37S.QO 8,5S9JO 2.28766 06,000.00 .Oa9J2 7,499.30 10,285 19 113,036.77 6,60321 3,OC646 1.12 9.678.21 9.%4.2 3.149.78 55.(m.fpJ 124.099.40 7.499.30 10.205.19 219.4¥e 14 1fj.35J.a 5.51137 2,740.ea S$.L¥) 97,026.56 9.483 3 IOS,419 37 212.tr2U 11 Itra10n 5.2U277 1,197.02 1.691 95 1,593.73 9.48$47 841. 0.044.57 1.197.02 5.894.34 3.002.75 15.038 88 1.220.71 2.269 59 3.137 73 12.434 $1 4,002.39 1,6D902 ,45321 750 650.00 725 00 TOTAL 2024 CPA 3,?.00 I2.00 4.938 19 4.593.44 4.375. 5.675. 2 N8pal CTEW. 2362(Y) RovdeWWTque 750rxi 2.IW.LM) Teal Fund T1 Fund 703.21 70321 1,6S97S 16,356 38 4.375. 703 21 4,80000 9,878 21 •'. ActsTIwi 750.00 750fy) Chri¥b•nsAgBins1 PtywtyCAP Ce4ekwttpiu$ 1.381. 1,381. 1,18597 e61.09 881.99 2,4170D 2258 2,250.91 Jty Foundg HyFtyJLry RutWAgrKuthA K"r 2.417.Cll 25QL ILM).LbJ 2.1W.80 2,188. 550 138.1J 189.85 1e9.85 67S 575.00 433 51 6,559.80 1.05648 1.950 9.86aie .511.37 c Lo1 Calé Chijlmm C¥ré Eas CommuntySLwAt 24.rKI 2ne6 e83.oy 523.04 129.00 42.88 152. 281 39 235.44 303 JS 6396 557. 126.34 407.n 235.14 303 55 287.43 569.18 376.91 Messy StUA 85.75 145.62 33.47 2.74086 2.267e6 491.75 369 37 3.149 78
5 sTF CO8T8 Fu 2023 n.537.50 73.637.SQ 8.386.30 ,9P577 4,7294 8,23240 11,11750 24.$ 107,715 5? -Cnw9 14 14 14 14 6.398.30 3,938.78 10.807 74 2.325 38 73.270.20 lo.e7.74 25,279.27 119,761.50 .ChVLken'g& Famwkr 22.W. 96.491 39 2.191 88 2.194.88 2.104.68 2.184.68 2,39622 2,3% 4Yts.29 4x29 862.80 98SOY 4YJ 29 831 00 26,027 e6 96.914.e8 122,942.36 111.00274 14 14 14 14 156.00 240. 15&00 78NJ 120.fK) -LMemtute 18.94 4617 87e.64 457 20 872.14 769S 2749$ 7125 .¢htsw'i& Fam 14 120 120.00 12D.OD 120 00 120 12000 1(B40 159.40 1,D12 14 11390 1.156.04 2,181 00 27,089.e2 97,426.56 124.0ge.40 113,18374 TOT T$r•JtJ• at 1 ry2024 4,J05.56 1.393 73 10,126.82 I,OC402 14..7 3.fN)2.75 3,411 8,517.80 11.2tr.43 131 D1*1024 3,411.83 8,51710 11.929.43 11,9J43
TfAal Tt•AI 20fJ FuTrts •t 1 J•xwy2U24 e78 16 16.$2 893.Q8 678 10 1S.$2 6930 619.84 6.32 678.18 kl&etvJe * 31 CwwW2024 s..$5 897.46 1,781.22 7,778 23 165. 1.747. S.264.66 2.645.11 1,781.22 9.690.88 5,OC6.40 8.5441J 1.80774 15.35897 1.91285 6,952.50 e.952.50 ,852 50 e.952.50 e,e0208 dCA•h In Cthh $3,1137$ 2,758.51 62,955.09 105.LV.$4 2.751 lo.1.32 119.78B.07 75.127.47 1.174 0• 7.22055 83.522 e6 10,961 32 83.91641 55,J72.28 8 OTHEROEBTOP8 T(tsi Fun 4.736 60 283.09 4.M.$0 4.517.75 383.65 105 S.(th.40 DS Chkni'& & F4mtyWtyker 105 18SLYI 105 00 5.264.55 6.099.55 TLMal Fu Fur 6.120.17 216. JanBtR4VAD•¢ G 225.00 12.5U 20.00 499.50 1250 NÈ* Chldrw4& Famlty Ouirèxhwrykw 49B SO 1.747 65 1.747 65 1,747es 2,645 11 i.e33 rpj 8.544 83 897.48 TfAal Fund• 2023 1.48Z.17 1,4ll2 17 1.441.17 102. G& 2W06 1,79122 264 67 1.807 74 1.781.22 TfA•I FL5 Fur 2023 kn>JrtsfAW 1.352. 468.01 1.820. 7.544 16 70J.22 .247. 8.89879 13,09285 1,15672 14,919Q7 12 lo.02
TOtsI 11 AcCRL1s Fun FuThYs 2023 Fthh Pf(l 17.50 $18mb TellrFund 192.50 CrtrN Oil S Q•$ EON HSBC NRC t14.52 114.92 27.4e 142.os 24.44 14216 6.120.17 Laundry 499 49&.$0 44.43 4.189.04 7..23 7.544.16 6,oe8.23 1.438.80 13.307 1.352.03 1.352 63 7.544 16 6.89679 13.892 95 12 OTHER CREDrriS Tf•l FLdI 20 JMITry Ptsyb Yr4Jh 703.22 703.22 4e801 69.01 .51 68.01 703.22 13 FUNDS lJan24 Trnns 31024 chTr 0.819.12 3.307.50 10.126 $2 1.1XJ2 472 50 1,80902 S,6a20ts 2,835.00 0.5170Q lJw24 Trnn•f 1e6.94 1&194 227 1.250. Chw 1.280. Chldrensa F•n W•*¥ 3.244.41 ComrMntyGt•rtt 2.5W. 1.197.20 a).553.$2 126.ts) 1.69 152.02 3.131.C 20.55301 125.0 Fwng 1.395. 1.511.2$ & ReK¥b AriM PrayCArdi 3.1?1.L¥J 1Wt)) 10000 14.010.2B 14.010.29 39,805.56 7.b19.41 8.587.e6
Its24 Trnns 31Ctt24 2,530.91 4,611 82.$30• 10.267.13 75.27&42 7.2.4• 8,38662 J.417 10 8,944 27 3.805 03 2,5eo 85 701.12 5.68478 10,955.03 95.m85 .286.03 7,021 08 18.444 57 .760 $9 103,696 89.853 8 7,021 57,58168 TOTAL RESEIIVES eo.887 21 1Q3,896 C 91.462.91 7,021.08 ee.09928 11 PAYIWlf8 TO PCC IIEIIBERS ¢libJw8 & F¥mibs(hJbpachWort¢r £25,119.96 £3.9387J £87864 £3.539 10 £33,474.48 ChLYth e.368.62 025 652.48 575.00 0.452.53 6.368.e2 ChL¥c Haic ChLYth TryPwing 85246 575.00 6.452.33
CHARITY (OMMISSION I Independent examiner's report on the FOR ENGLAND AND WALES accounts Section A Independent Examiner'$ Report Report to the trustees St George's Church Swallowbeck On accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024 Charity no 1144018 {if any) Set out on pages I report lo the Iruslees on my examination of the aceounls of the above charity I'the Trust"} for the year ended 311.12 12024. Responsibllities and ba$is of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordan with the requirements of the Charrties Act 2011 I'lhe Act"). report in respect of my examination of the Trust's a¢¢ounts 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 ijnder section 14515llb} of the Act. Independent The charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 and l am qualified to examiner's ststement undertake the examination by being a qualified member of Ilhe Institute of Chartered AGGounlanls in England & Wales. I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have come lo my allenlion in connection with the examination (which gives me cause lo believe that in, any material respect.. the accounting records were not kept in acGordance with section 130 of the Charities Act., or the accounts did not accord with the accounting record5,' or the accounts did 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 a5 part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the acwunts to be reached. Signed: Date: 14 July 2026 Name: Steve Robinson Relevant professional qualificationls} or body ICAEW Address: 33 The Furlongs Market Rasen, Lincolnshire LN8 3DF
Statement Regarding Late Submission of Charity Accounts
St George’s Swallowbeck Parochial Church Council (PCC) acknowledges and regrets that submission to the Charity Commission of its annual Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) for reporting year ending 31st December 2024 was undertaken later than the Commission’s expected deadline of 31[st] October 2025.
The PCC recognises the importance of timely financial reporting to funders, regulators and stakeholders. It wishes to reassure any concerned parties that the delay was due to external processing circumstances beyond the Trustees’ control, and did not reflect any failings in the preparation, contents or approval by the Trustees of the accounts required to compile the SOFA.
Signed ………………………………………………. Date: 20th July 2026 Revd Adam Watson (PCC Chairperson)