## **The Parish Church of St. Anne St. Annes-on-Sea, St. Anne (Heyhouses)**
## **Annual Report and Financial Statements**
## **of the**
## **Parochial Church Council**
for the year ended 31 December 2022
**Incumbent:** Fr. Glen Brooks 4 Oxford Road, Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire, FY8 2EA
**Parish office:** _(address for correspondence)_ 2A Oxford Road, Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire, FY8 2EA
**Bank:** National Westminster Bank plc, 24 St. Annes Road West, Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire, FY8 1RH
**Treasurer:** Richard Baker, 6 Walmer Road, Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire, FY8 3HL
**Independent examiner:** Russell Dawson, 14 Vernon Road, Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire, FY8 2RQ
## **Mission Statement**
**“Growing strong in faith and worship, we work together to serve and care for all.”**
## **TABLE OF CONTENTS**
|**TABLE OF CONTENTS**|**TABLE OF CONTENTS**|
|---|---|
|ANNUAL REPORT ...................................................................................................................................... 4||
|STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES ............................................................................................ 6||
|BALANCE SHEET ....................................................................................................................................... 7||
|NOTES|TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS .......................................................................................... 8|
|1|ACCOUNTING POLICIES ............................................................................................................. 8|
|2|INCOMING RESOURCES.............................................................................................................. 9|
|3|RESOURCES USED...................................................................................................................... 11|
|4|REMUNERATION ........................................................................................................................ 17|
|5|FIXED ASSETS FOR USE BY THE PCC .................................................................................... 17|
|6|ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND ................................................................................... 18|
|7|DEBTORS ...................................................................................................................................... 19|
|8|LIABILITIES ................................................................................................................................. 20|
|9|ACCOUNT BALANCES ............................................................................................................... 20|
|10|FUND DETAILS............................................................................................................................ 21|
|11|SELECTED FUND BALANCES .................................................................................................. 21|
|EXAMINER’S REPORT ............................................................................................................................ 22||
|ADDITIONAL ACCOUNTS ...................................................................................................................... 23||
|I|WALSINGHAM CELL ................................................................................................................. 23|
|SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS................................................................................................................. 25||
|I|APCM ITEMS ................................................................................................................................ 25|
||a)
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT ..................................................................................................................................... 25|
||b)
CHURCHWARDENS’ REPORT ........................................................................................................................ 26|
||c)
PLANNED GIVING AND GIFT AID ................................................................................................................. 27|
||d)
SAFEGUARDING OFFICER'S REPORT ........................................................................................................... 28|
|II|WORSHIP & MISSION................................................................................................................. 28|
||a)
WELCOME MINISTRY (SIDESPERSONS) ...................................................................................................... 28|
||b)
BELLRINGERS ................................................................................................................................................... 29|
||c)
CHOIR .................................................................................................................................................................. 29|
||d)
ALTAR SERVERS .............................................................................................................................................. 30|
||e)
BAPTISM ANNIVERSARIES ............................................................................................................................ 30|
||f)
CELL OF OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM ...................................................................................................... 31|
||g)
BABIES AND TODDLERS ................................................................................................................................. 32|
||h)
MONTHLY TEA & CHAT .................................................................................................................................. 32|
||i)
MOTHERS’ UNION ............................................................................................................................................ 32|
||j)
"INFLUENCE" MAGAZINE ............................................................................................................................... 34|
||k)
WEBSITE ............................................................................................................................................................. 34|
|III|COMMITTEES & SYNODS ......................................................................................................... 35|
||a)
LAND AND BUILDINGS COMMITTEE .......................................................................................................... 35|
||b)
PARISH ROOMS COMMITTEE ........................................................................................................................ 35|
||c)
SOCIAL AND FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE .................................................................................................. 37|
||d)
OUTREACH COMMITTEE ................................................................................................................................ 37|
||e)
MISSION AND EVANGELISM COMMITTEE ................................................................................................. 38|
|IV|ASSOCIATED ORGANISATIONS .............................................................................................. 38|
||a)
HEYHOUSES NURSERY SCHOOL .................................................................................................................. 38|
||b)
WEDNESDAY MEN ........................................................................................................................................... 39|
||c)
VISION 2026 ........................................................................................................................................................ 39|
||d)
ADDITIONAL CURATES' SOCIETY ................................................................................................................ 40|
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## **ANNUAL REPORT**
## **Background**
St. Annes Parochial Church Council (PCC) has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent, Father Glen Brooks, in promoting the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, social and ecumenical, within the ecclesiastical parish. It also has maintenance responsibilities for the Parish Rooms on Oxford Road, St. Annes and the property at 2 Vicarage Close, St. Annes.
## **Membership**
Members of the PCC are either ex-officio or elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) in accordance with the Church Representation Rules.
During the year 2022, the following elected and co-opted individuals served as members of the PCC for the full year:
Richard Baker Treasurer and Lay Chair, from April 2019 elected for 3 years to 2022, reelected for 3 years to 2025 Lesley Dawson from May 2021 elected for 3 years to 2024 Peter Duke from April 2019 elected for 3 years to 2022, re-elected for 3 years to 2025 Susan McMahon from April 2019 elected for 3 years to 2022, re-elected for 3 years to 2025 Adrian Page from October 2020 elected for 3 years to 2023 Janice Vause Secretary, from May 2021 elected for 3 years to 2024 Fiona Wilson from October 2020 elected for 3 years to 2023 Christopher Hale co-opted as Safeguarding Officer from August 2021
During the year 2022, the following elected and co-opted individuals served as members of the PCC for part of the year:
Margaret Imrie from April 2019 elected for 3 years to 2022 David Roberts from May 2022 elected for 3 years to 2025 Gillian Streatfield from May 2022 elected for 3 years to 2025
During the year 2022, the following individuals served as members of the PCC in an ex-officio capacity for at least part of the year:
Fr. Glen Brooks Vicar (Chairman) - all year Fr. Ryan Otley Curate - from June 2022 Ann Fletcher Churchwarden - all year Anthony Walker nominated Churchwarden - from May 2022 Bill Hembrow Licensed Lay Minister - all year William Cousins Deanery Synod representative from October 2020 elected for 3 years to 2023 Brian Hankinson Deanery Synod representative from October 2020 elected for 3 years to 2023 Pamela Kinghorn Deanery Synod representative from October 2020 elected for 3 years to 2023 William Thomas Deanery Synod representative from October 2020 elected for 3 years to 2023
## **Committees**
The PCC operated through a number of committees, which met regularly throughout the year: including the Land & Buildings Committee, Parish Rooms Committee, Outreach Committee, Mission & Evangelism Committee and the Social and Fundraising Committee.
During the year the PCC was pleased to accept the reports and recommendations of the various Committees. All members appreciate the work done by everyone concerned, including those who are not full members of the PCC; everyone continues to work hard to support the work and worship at St Annes Parish Church.
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## **Church Attendance**
The number on the Electoral Roll as of 2nd April 2023 in preparation for the APCM was 223 up from 215 at the equivalent point last year. 107 are resident in the parish and 116 are non-resident. During the past year there were 5 deletions (4 deaths and 1 removal) and 13 additions.
The Average Weekly Attendance (individuals over 16 attending church at least once during the course of a week averaged over each of the four weeks of October 2022) was 92 up from 79 the previous year.
## **Review of the Year**
During 2022 the full PCC met 5 times with an average attendance of 81% to conduct the normal business of the parish.
In 2022 the planned giving through envelopes and banker’s orders plus collections at services amounted to £53,074, a drop of approximately 1.5% on 2021. This giving equates to 34% of the total unrestricted fund income. Total unrestricted income increased by 22% on the previous year. Unrestricted expenditure increased by over 28%,
£81,181 should have been spent on Christian ministry and grants to charitable causes, including large contributions to the diocese. Of this total, at the end of the year £27,325 of Parish Share was unpaid. Three things were major contributors to this situation. They are; an 11% reduction in Planned Giving income, expenditure on remedial works to the Parish Rooms and the very significant increases in energy prices towards the end of the year.
The difference between the increase in Unrestricted income and the increase in Unrestricted expenditure resulted in the PCC being unable to meet all its financial commitments in 2022.
The house in Vicarage Close was tenanted for the full year.
Further information about the running of the parish during 2022 may be found in the Supplementary Reports on page 25 _et seqq_ .
Thank you to those members of the PCC who have completed their terms of service: Adrian Page and Fiona Wilson. Thank you also to the Deanery Synod representatives who have completed their terms of service: William Cousins, Brian Hankinson, Pamela Kinghorn and William Thomas. Your several contributions have been greatly appreciated.
On behalf of the PCC Fr. Glen Brooks (chairman) April 2023
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## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES**
For the year ended 31 December 2022
|**Unrestricted**
**Restricted**
**Endowment**
**Funds**
**Funds**
**Funds**
**Note**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**INCOMING RESOURCES**
_Incoming resources from donors_
2(a)
61,328
32,987
0
_Other voluntary incoming resources_
2(b)
2,161
199
0
_Incoming resources from operating activities to_
_further the Council's objects_
2(c)
5,648
0
0
_Activities for generating funds_
2(d)
67,534
588
0
_Income from investments_
2(e)
1,523
806
5,289
_Other incoming resources_
2(f)
18,553
0
0
**TOTAL ACTUAL INCOMING RESOURCES**
156,747
34,581
5,289
**RESOURCES USED**
_Cost of generating funds_
3(a)
9,631
1,992
0
_Grants - Donations to charities_
3(b)
1,236
3,374
0
_Activities directly relating to the work of the church_ 3(c)
151,731
20,311
1,609
_Salaries & support costs_
3(d)
14,754
0
0
_Church management and administration_
3(e)
4,737
0
0
**TOTAL ACTUAL RESOURCES USED**
182,088
25,677
1,609
**NET INCOMING (OUTGOING) RESOURCES**
-25,341
8,903
3,679
**GAINS AND LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS**
Unrealised (Tangible fixed assets)
5(a)
-3,000
0
0
Unrealised (Investment assets)
5(b)
-61
-503
-32,080
**CLERGY CHOICE CHARITY FUND**
**AS YET UNUSED FROM 2021 (2020)**
694
0
0
**NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS**
-28,402
8,401
-28,401
_BALANCES BROUGHT FORWARD AT_
_1 JANUARY 2022 (2021)_
885,393
67,502
320,496
**BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD AT**
**31 DECEMBER 2022 (2021)**
856,991
75,903
292,095|**TOTAL FUNDS**
**2022**
**2021**
**£**
**£**
94,315
78,234
2,360
3,450
5,648
4,940
68,122
40,944
7,618
7,147
18,553
22,711
196,616
157,426
11,623
6,625
4,610
5,056
173,651
118,620
14,754
12,540
4,737
4,928
209,375
147,769
-12,758
9,656
-3,000
-3,599
-32,644
35,192
694
694
-48,402
41,250
1,273,391
1,232,141
1,224,989
1,273,391|
|---|---|
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## **BALANCE SHEET**
At 31 December 2022
|**Note**
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible fixed assets
5(a)
Investment assets
5(b)
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
7(a)
Cash at bank and in hand
9
LIABILITIES:
AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
8(a)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
LONG TERM DEBTORS
7(b)
LONG TERM LIABILITIES
8(b)
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
6
Unrestricted
Restricted
Endowment|**2022**
**2021**
**£**
**£**
865,545
868,545
262,527
295,171
1,128,072
1,163,716
3,897
10,805
121,526
105,615
125,423
116,420
-28,506
-6,745
96,917
109,675
0
0
0
0
1,224,989
1,273,391
856,991
885,393
75,903
67,502
292,095
320,496
1,224,989
1,273,391|
|---|---|
Approved by the Parochial Church Council on 21 March 2023 and signed on its behalf by:
Revd. G. Brooks (chairman)
Miss A. Fletcher (member)
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## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
## **1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES**
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 together with applicable accounting standards and the Charities SORP 2005.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for the valuation of investment assets, which are shown at market value. The financial statements include all transactions, assets, and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the financial statements of church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body, nor those that are informal gatherings of church members.
## **Funds**
General funds represent the funds of the PCC that are not subject to any restrictions regarding their use and are available for application on the general purposes of the PCC.
Restricted funds are those funds that must be spent on restricted purposes and details of the funds held and the restrictions are provided in Note 10. Endowment funds, where the capital must be retained, are explained in Note 10.
Where funds are not separately invested, interest is apportioned to individual funds on an average balance basis.
## **Incoming Resources**
All incoming resources are accounted for gross.
## _Voluntary income and capital sources_
Collections are recognized when received by or on behalf of the PCC. Planned giving under Gift Aid is recognized only when received. Tax recoverable on Gift Aid donations is recognized when the income is recognized. Grants and legacies to the PCC are accounted for as soon as the PCC is notified of its legal entitlement, the amount due is quantifiable and its ultimate receipt by the PCC is reasonably certain.
## _Income from investments_
Dividends are accounted for when due and payable, and interest entitlements are accounted for as they accrue. Tax recoverable on such income is recognized in the same accounting year.
## _Gains and losses on investments_
Realized gains or losses are recognized when investments are sold. Unrealized gains or losses are accounted for on revaluation of investments at 31 December.
## **Resources Used**
All expenditure is accounted for gross.
Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, if that award creates a binding obligation on the PCC. The diocesan parish share is accounted for when payable. Any parish share unpaid at 31 December is provided for in these financial statements as an operational (though not a legal) liability and is shown as a creditor in the Balance Sheet.
## **Fixed Assets**
## _Consecrated land and buildings and movable church furnishings_
Consecrated and beneficed property is excluded from the financial statements by s.96(2)(a) of the Charities Act 1993.
Movable church furnishings held by the vicar and churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal are accounted for as inalienable property unless consecrated. They are listed in the Church’s inventory, which can be inspected (at any reasonable time). For inalienable property acquired prior to 1997 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the financial statements. Items acquired since 1 January 1997 have been capitalized and depreciated in the financial statements over their currently anticipated useful economic life (initially over four years) on a straight-line basis.
All expenditure incurred during the year on consecrated or benefice buildings, individual items under £1,000 or on the repair of movable church furnishings acquired before 1 January 1997 is written off.
## _Other fixtures, fittings and office equipment_
Equipment used within the church premises is depreciated on a straight-line basis over four years. Individual items of equipment with a purchase price of £1,000 or less are written off when the asset is acquired.
## _Investments_
Investments are valued at market value at 31 December.
## _Current assets_
Amounts owing to the PCC at 31 December in respect of fees, rents or other income are shown as debtors less provision for amounts that may prove uncollectable.
Short-term deposits include cash held on deposit either with the CBF Church of England Funds or at the bank.
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## **2 INCOMING RESOURCES**
|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**£**
2(a) _Incoming resources from donors_
Planned giving:
Tax efficient planned giving
30,426
Tax recovered/recoverable
7,541
Other planned giving
2,488
Collections (open plate) at services:
Sunday services
6,094
Tax efficient giving (yellow envelopes)
3,756
Tax recovered/recoverable (yellow envelopes)
939
Weekday services
1,664
Occasional services
139
Occasional services (Tax efficient donations)
21
Occasional services (Tax recovered/recoverable)
5
Charity collections
Charity collections (Tax efficient donations)
Charity collections (Tax recovered/recoverable)
Sundry donations:
Bell restoration fund
Bell restoration fund (Tax efficient donations)
Bell restoration fund (Tax recovered/recoverable)
Donations towards defibrillator
Other donations
2,147
Other donations (Tax efficient donations)
930
Other donations (Tax recovered/recoverable)
233
Flowers
Flowers (Tax efficient donations)
Flowers (Tax recovered/recoverable)
Sunday coffee
767
Votive candles
482
Freewill offerings
454
Babies & Toddlers group
115
Unattributed card reader donations
46
Text giving donations
19
Loose coins carboy
5
Tuesday/Saturday a.m. tea & coffee
2
Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme
2,000
Sundry income
4
Bank errors
0.01
Bank compensation
0
In memory of Gwendolyne Freda Conroy
1,000
In memory of Jeanette Coulter (R.I.P. 24 Dec. 2007)
50
In memory of Marilyn Drinkwater
0
61,328|**Restricted**
**Funds**
**£**
3,346
0
0
9,865
13,527
3,382
1,000
450
395
99
119
644
161
0
0
32,987|**Endowment**
**Funds**
**£**
0|**TOTAL FUNDS**
**2022**
**2021**
**£**
**£**
33,464
40,455
8,433
3,466
4,974
10,789
2,417
604
1,664
475
53
165
0
0
580
3,346
37
9
9,699
26,773
5,816
1,454
1,000
0
1,803
4,253
540
135
149
924
430
108
767
0
482
562
454
586
115
0
46
30
19
0
5
9
2
0
2,000
1,596
4
5
0
0
0
700
1,000
0
50
0
0
100
94,315
78,234|
|---|---|---|---|
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## 2 INCOMING RESOURCES (continued)
|**Unrestricted**
**Restricted**
**Funds**
**Funds**
**£**
**£**
2(b) _Other voluntary incoming resources_
Energy cost grant to churches
1,787
Coach to curate's ordination
373
Donations to curate's welcome hamper
2
129
Donation (Churchyard Maintenance)
70
Revd. A.D. Lyon's retirement presentation
0
Interregnum fees refunded by Diocese
0
Legacies
0
0
Grants (Grundy bequest)
0
0
Grants (Bishop legacy)
0
0
2,161
199
2(c) _Incoming resources from operating activities to further the Council's objects_
Parochial fees
4,735
Magazine sales
495
Parish Rooms lettings (charitable purposes)
342
Bookstall & Heritage Mural
76
5,648
0
2(d) _Activities for generating funds_
Parish Rooms lettings (fund raising purposes)
29,426
Mobile telephone aerial (rent)
9,082
Mobile telephone aerial (electricity)
9,027
2 Vicarage Close rental
9,000
Charity Tree Festival
5,685
588
Charity Tree Festival (Tax efficient donations)
0
0
Charity Tree Festival (Tax recovered/recoverable)
0
0
Social and Fundraising Committee
4,345
0
Magazine adverts
480
Sale of Christmas cards
410
EasySearch and EasyFundraising
79
Project Committee
0
0
Project Committee (Tax efficient donations)
0
Project Committee (Tax recovered/recoverable)
0
Sale of facemasks - COVID-19
0
67,534
588|**Endowment**
**Funds**
**£**
0
0
0
0|**TOTAL FUNDS**
**2022**
**2021**
**£**
**£**
1,787
0
373
0
131
0
70
70
0
1,940
0
1,440
0
0
0
0
0
0
2,360
3,450
4,735
4,636
495
181
342
48
76
76
5,648
4,940
29,426
11,928
9,082
5,449
9,027
8,962
9,000
9,000
3,449
6,274
0
0
4,345
350
480
0
410
182
79
104
1,478
0
0
0
0
42
68,122
40,944|
|---|---|---|
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## 2 INCOMING RESOURCES (continued)
|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**£**
2(e) _Income from investments_
Dividends and interest:
Churchyard Maint. a/c
0
Repairs & Renewals a/c
85
General & Stewardship a/c
1,427
Hinchliffe Bequest a/c
Higher interest bequests a/c
11
Hartley Bequest a/c
Woodhead Bequest a/c
1,523
2(f) _Other incoming resources_
Lower Income Communities Funding grant
18,553
HMRC Job Retention Scheme Grant - COVID-19
0
Electricity supply refund
0
Council tax refund (Vicarage)
0
Water rates refund (Vicarage)
0
18,553
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
156,747
**3 RESOURCES USED**
**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**£**
3(a) _Cost of generating funds_
Loan repayment for 2 Vicarage Close refurb.
2,400
Bell restoration fund
47
Social and Fundraising Festival Committee
1,583
Charity Tree Festival
1,455
Landlord's expenses for 2 Vicarage Close
1,432
Rental management charges for 2 Vicarage Close
1,080
Advertising
903
Contactless terminals
457
Christmas cards and calendars
273
9,631|**Restricted**
**Funds**
**£**
51
72
583
65
21
13
806
0
34,581
**Restricted**
**Funds**
**£**
1,963
28
0
1,992|**Endowment**
**Funds**
**£**
3,966
1,322
5,289
0
5,289
**Endowment**
**Funds**
**£**
0|**TOTAL FUNDS**
**2022**
**2021**
**£**
**£**
4,017
3,858
1,479
1,431
1,427
1,300
583
556
77
1
21
1
13
1
7,618
7,147
18,553
18,602
0
3,751
0
169
0
156
0
33
18,553
22,711
196,616
157,426
**TOTAL FUNDS**
**2022**
**2021**
**£**
**£**
2,400
2,400
2,010
96
1,583
159
1,484
1,412
1,432
449
1,080
1,080
903
594
457
310
273
125
11,623
6,625|
|---|---|---|---|
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## 3 RESOURCES USED (continued)
|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**£**
3(b) _Grants - Donations to charities_
Missionary and charitable giving:
Overseas mission societies:
Charity Tree Festival:
Christian Aid
43
43
Christian relief and development agencies:
Charity Tree Festival:
None
0
0
_3(b) Grants - Donations to charities (continued)_
Home mission and other Church societies:
Additional Curates Society
0
The Children's Society [Christingle collection]
Charity Tree Festival:
St. Annes Parish Mothers' Union
64
64
Secular charities:
Heyhouses School foodbank (Harvest
Sunday collection)
65
UNICEF UK Ukraine Appeal (Come and Sing
"The Crucifixion" and Singing afternoon)
Charity Tree Festival:
Brian House [General]
45
Brian House [Music Therapy]
67
The Edward Dee Fund
147
The Friends of Lytham Hall
64
Furry Tails Feline Welfare
89
Fylde Coast Amnesty
63
Fylde Soroptimists
29
Guide Dogs for the Blind
101
One Fylde
26
Rotary Club of St. Annes on the Sea
Benevolent Fund
34
SANDS
30
Trinity Hospice
97
UNICEF UK Ukraine Appeal
86
Church Road Methodist Church
[Wesley's Community Café]
82
1,020|**Restricted**
**Funds**
**£**
1
1
0
0
293
209
3
506
2,843
1
4
6
2
3
3
1
2
0
0
1
1
2
0
2,868|**Endowment**
**Funds**
**£**
0
0
0
0|**TOTAL FUNDS**
**2022**
**2021**
**£**
**£**
72
69
43
43
141
39
0
0
0
39
1,659
293
209
58
67
569
1,717
0
65
2,843
1,135
45
70
153
66
92
66
29
102
26
34
30
98
88
82
3,887
1,135|
|---|---|---|---|
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## 3 RESOURCES USED (continued)
|**Unrestricted**
**Restricted**
**Funds**
**Funds**
**£**
**£**
Bishop Julian's retirement
110
Revd. A.D. Lyon's retirement presentation
0
0
Diocesan Secretary Graeme Pollard's retirement
0
1,236
3,374
_Other charitable donations not through PCC's books_
Tax recoverable by Bishop of Blackburn Ordination Fund (Induction Service)
Tax recoverable by UNICEF (Come and Sing "The Crucifixion")
Royal British Legion - sale of poppy crosses
Additional Curates Society boxes
Tax recoverable Additional Curates Society boxes
Heyhouses School Foodbank (funded from donation by the Rotary Club)
_Activities directly relating to the work of the church_
Parish share:
Parish share contribution from parish
54,825
Lower Income Communities Fund support
18,553
73,378
0
Clergy expenses:
Vicarage Council Tax
3,072
Curate's house Council Tax
1,273
0
Curate's house water rates
632
0
Vicarage water rates
625
Curate's expenses
549
0
Vicarage security
297
0
Assistant clergy
236
Curate's welcome hamper
129
Fees for services during interregnum
0
Induction expenses
0
0
Vicar's expenses
0
6,684
129|**Endowment**
**Funds**
**£**
0
0
0|**TOTAL FUNDS**
**2022**
**2021**
**£**
**£**
110
0
0
1,995
0
30
4,610
5,056
21
249
23
25
6
100
380
44
54,825
52,456
18,553
18,602
73,378
71,058
3,072
736
1,273
0
632
0
625
150
549
0
297
403
236
122
129
0
0
1,368
0
695
0
622
6,813
4,097|
|---|---|---|
## 3(c) _Activities directly relating to the work of the church_
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## 3 RESOURCES USED (continued)
|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**£**
3(c) _Activities directly relating to the work of the church (continued)_
Church running expenses:
Gas
9,987
Electricity
9,703
Insurance
5,691
Hygienic waste removal
431
Coach to curate's ordination
385
Water
340
Books
42
Cleaning materials etc.
134
Sundry expenditure
19
26,732
Church maintenance:
Bell restoration
0
Repairs to rainwater goods
104
Organ tuning
1,404
CCTV and roof alarm maintenance
585
Fire extinguishers
360
Plumbing repairs
135
Repairs to church roof
0
Quinquennial inspection
0
Piano tuning & repair
0
Flags
0
Electrical repairs
0
Notice boards
0
2,588
Upkeep of services:
Wine, wafers & candles
698
Flowers
0
Copyright licence
603
Votive candles
467
Thurible stand
156
Refreshments
128
Palm crosses
75
Christingles
40
Poppy wreath
20
Fees paid by PCC
15
Bell ropes
0
PCC fees refunded
0
Bell ringing costs
0
2,201|**Restricted**
**Funds**
**£**
120
120
17,954
87
0
0
0
0
0
18,041
198
672
0
0
871|**Endowment**
**Funds**
**£**
0
1,609
0
0
0
0
1,609
0|**TOTAL FUNDS**
**2022**
**2021**
**£**
**£**
9,987
3,575
9,703
7,316
5,691
5,272
431
431
385
0
340
306
162
137
134
143
19
15
26,851
17,194
17,954
0
1,800
0
1,404
900
585
111
360
0
135
0
0
1,100
0
1,019
0
108
0
73
0
54
0
17
22,239
3,381
897
631
672
663
603
602
467
333
156
0
128
31
75
0
40
97
20
0
15
0
0
665
0
339
0
10
3,072
3,370|
|---|---|---|---|
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## 3 RESOURCES USED (continued)
|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**£**
3(c) _Activities directly relating to the work of the church (continued)_
Upkeep of churchyard:
Garden and gardener
180
Garden of Remembrance
128
Sexton's expenses
10
317
Expenditure on parish magazine/ bookstall/ website:
Expenditure on website
73
Expenditure on magazine (excl. printing)
48
Expenditure on bookstall
0
121
Parish Rooms running costs:
Cleaner
11,872
Pointing
6,200
Gas (Parish Rooms)
5,664
Hall floor, strip, repair & seal
5,472
Insurance
2,456
Defibrillator
326
Office redecoration
1,351
Electricity (Parish Rooms)
1,241
Plumbing repairs
596
General repairs
530
Electrical repairs
435
Hygienic waste removal
431
Heating repairs
383
Electricity (Flat)
373
Fire extinguishers
350
Refund of hiring deposits
315
Water (Parish Rooms)
310
Grass cutting
300
Cleaning materials etc.
229
Fire alarm maintenance
220
Window cleaning
210
Maintenance contracts
138
Roof & brickwork repair
130
Water (Flat)
102
Security
30
Council tax, ground rent
27
Sundries
18|**Restricted**
**Funds**
**£**
0
0
0
0
1,150
0
0|**Endowment**
**Funds**
**£**
0
0
0
0
0|**TOTAL FUNDS**
**2022**
**2021**
**£**
**£**
180
230
128
484
10
0
317
714
73
14
48
93
0
0
121
107
11,872
8,765
6,200
0
5,664
2,843
5,472
0
2,456
2,246
1,476
0
1,351
0
1,241
888
596
894
530
220
435
454
431
431
383
0
373
208
350
0
315
10
310
346
300
35
229
0
220
139
210
245
138
45
130
0
102
102
30
0
27
27
18
100|
|---|---|---|---|
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## 3 RESOURCES USED (continued)
|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**£**
3(c) _Activities directly relating to the work of the church (continued)_
Parish Rooms running costs: (continued)
Repairs to lift
0
Rubbish removal
0
Vermin removal
0
39,709
151,731
3(d) _Salaries & support costs_
Salaries, wages and honoraria:
Organist's wages, tax, NIC
7,379
Parish Administrators' wages, tax, NIC
7,235
Assistant Organists
140
14,754
Support costs:
Children's Church
0
0
14,754
3(e) _Church management and administration_
Telephone
1,350
Photocopier
1,214
Computer expenses
718
Office requisites
560
Bank charges
392
Subscriptions
182
Independent Examiner
150
Office alarm maintenance
99
Stewardship envelopes & campaign
71
Bank errors
0.01
Interregnum expenses
0
PCC meetings
0
Books
0
4,737
TOTAL RESOURCES USED
182,088|**Restricted**
**Funds**
**£**
1,150
20,311
0
0
0
0
0.40
0
25,677|**Endowment**
**Funds**
**£**
0
1,609
0
0
0
0
1,609|**TOTAL FUNDS**
**2022**
**2021**
**£**
**£**
0
360
0
220
0
120
40,859
18,699
173,651
118,620
7,379
5,954
7,235
6,401
140
140
14,754
12,495
0
45
0
45
14,754
12,540
1,350
1,445
1,214
881
718
495
560
328
393
379
182
182
150
150
99
364
71
167
0
0
0
408
0
101
0
28
4,737
4,928
209,375
147,769|
|---|---|---|---|
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## **4 REMUNERATION**
## 4(a) PCC Employees
During the year the PCC employed two Parish Administrators and an organist, none of whom earned £60,000 p.a. or more.
## 4(b) PCC Members
The Vicar received £0 expenses during the year. The Curate received £549 expenses during the year.
Three choir members, Miss Ann Fletcher, Mr Richard Baker and Mr William Thomas, received fees for singing at weddings and funerals.
Mrs Pamela Kinghorn and Mrs Janice Vause were each employed as Parish Administrators, see 4(a) above. Apart from the above, no other member received any reimbursement of expenses or remuneration.
## **5 FIXED ASSETS FOR USE BY THE PCC**
|5(a)|_Tangible fixed assets_|**Parish Rooms**|**Pew Cushions**|**Total**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||**£**|**£**|**£**|
||**Year of acquisition**||**2019**||
||GROSS BOOK VALUE||||
||At 1 January 2022|865,545|3,000|868,545|
||Additions||0|0|
||At 31 December 2022|865,545|3,000|868,545|
||APPRECIATION||||
||Appreciation/Depreciation|0|-3,000|-3,000|
||At 31 December 2022|0|-3,000|-3,000|
||NET BOOK VALUE||||
||At 31 December 2022|865,545|0|865,545|
||At 31 December 2021|865,545|3,000|868,545|
At one time the gross and net values for the Parish Rooms were based on insurance valuations. In the light of the present national economic conditions it is considered that the increase in insurance valuation in 2022 would give an overly optimistic valuation for the Parish Rooms. Therefore, the net value for 2022 has been pegged to the 2021 value.
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## 5 FIXED ASSETS FOR USE BY THE PCC (continued)
|**Shares/**
**Unrestricted**
**Restricted**
**Units**
**Funds**
**Funds**
**£**
**£**
5(b) _Investment assets_
GENERAL PURPOSES
CBF Deposit Fund
11,400
(Interest paid into General account)
CBF Investment Fund
735
11,400
CHURCHYARD MAINTENANCE
CBF Fixed Interest Securities Fund
207
CBF Investment Fund
6,123
3,554
3,554
REPAIRS & RENEWALS
CBF Investment Fund
4,151
460
256
460
256
CURATE'S HOUSE
CBF Deposit Fund
3,317
(Interest paid into Stewardship account)
R.E. IN THE PARISH (Hinchliffe)
CBF Investment Fund
935
VALUE OF INVESTMENTS
At 31 December 2021
15,238
4,313
At 31 December 2022
15,177
3,810
Gains/Losses
-61
-503
**6 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND**
**Unrestricted**
**Restricted**
**Fund**
**Fund**
**£**
**£**
Fixed assets
880,722
3,810
Current assets
4,747
72,121
Current liabilities
-28,478
-28
**Fund balance**
856,991
75,903|**Endowment**
**2021**
**Funds**
**£**
**£**
11,400
15,179
17,182
15,179
28,582
327
327
122,950
143,190
123,277
143,517
85,765
97,889
85,765
97,889
3,317
19,318
21,867
**2022**
**Total**
275,620
295,171
243,540
262,527
-32,080
-32,644
**Endowment**
**2022**
**Fund**
**Total**
**£**
**£**
243,540
1,128,072
48,555
125,423
0
-28,506
292,095
1,224,989|
|---|---|
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## **7 DEBTORS**
## 7 DEBTORS
## 7(a) DEBTS ACCRUED DURING THE YEAR
|7(a) DEBTS ACCRUED DURING THE YEAR
Income tax recoverable
Planned giving
Open plate (Yellow envelopes)
Unrestricted donations
Restricted donations
Flower fund
Bell restoration fund
Charitable collections
Other debtors
Mobile telephone aerial (electricity)
Charity Tree Festival sponsors
Charity Tree Festival quiz
Charity Tree Festival refreshments
Charity Tree Festival donations
7(b) DEBTS OUTSTANDING FROM PREVIOUS YEAR(S)
None|**2022**
**2021**
**£**
**£**
936
959
193
114
0
10
94
50
42
25
2038
105
0
9
0
8,962
533
570
2
0
50
0
10
0
3,897
10,805
**2022**
**2021**
**£**
**£**
0
0|
|---|---|
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## **8 LIABILITIES**
|8(a) AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Creditors for goods and services:
Parish share
Advertising for Christmas services
Repairs to church roof
Parish Rooms kitchen boiler repair
Other creditors
Charity Tree Festival charities (Unrestricted)
Charity Tree Festival charities (Restricted)
Charitable donations (Unrestricted)
8(b) AMOUNTS OUTSTANDING FROM PREVIOUS YEAR(S)
None|**2022**
**2021**
**£**
**£**
27,325
5,456
28
28
1,061
1,237
28
24
65
0
28,506
6,745
**2022**
**2021**
**£**
**£**
0
0|
|---|---|
## **9 ACCOUNT BALANCES**
|General a/c
Stewardship a/c
Churchyard Maintenance a/c
Churchyard Maintenance (Interest bearing) a/c
Repairs and Renewals a/c
Hartley Bequest a/c
Hinchliffe Bequest a/c
Hinchliffe Bequest (Interest bearing) a/c
Woodhead Bequest a/c
Bequest (Higher interest bearing until Oct. 2014) a/c
Petty Cash|**2022**
**2021**
**£**
**£**
11,753
5,843
8,236
221
30,803
26,817
14,523
14,422
3,099
3,420
9,758
9,736
4,278
3,704
4,019
4,010
6,020
6,126
29,036
31,314
2
2
121,526
105,615|
|---|---|
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## **10 FUND DETAILS**
The restricted and endowment funds consist of the following:
_Restricted Fund:_
_Endowment Fund:_
Legacies for churchyard maintenance Legacies for repairs and renewals Hartley bequest (for charitable purposes) Woodhead bequest (for communicants’ expenses) Specific charitable collections In Memoriam Fund Other specific donations
Legacies for churchyard maintenance Legacies for repairs and renewals Legacies for general purposes Hinchliffe bequest (for R.E. in the parish)
## **11 SELECTED FUND BALANCES**
The annual trading situation of various funds is shown below:
|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**£**
Parish Rooms
Incoming resources
29,768
Resources used
39,709
Profit / Loss
-9,942
Charity Tree Festival
Incoming resources
5,685
Resources used
2,516
Profit / Loss
3,170
Social and Fundraising Committee
Incoming resources
4,345
Resources used
1,583
Profit / Loss
2,762
Bookstall & Heritage Mural
Incoming resources
76
Resources used
0
Profit / Loss
76
Votive candles
Incoming resources
482
Resources used
467
Profit / Loss
16
2 Vicarage Close
Incoming resources
9,000
Resources used
4,912
Profit / Loss
4,088|**Restricted**
**Funds**
**£**
0
1,150
-1,150
588
57
532
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0|**Endowment**
**Funds**
**£**
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0|**TOTAL FUNDS**
**2022**
**2021**
**£**
**£**
29,768
11,976
40,859
18,699
-11,092
-6,723
6,274
3,449
2,573
1,412
3,701
2,036
4,345
350
1,583
159
2,762
191
76
76
0
0
76
76
482
562
467
333
16
228
9,000
9,000
4,912
3,929
4,088
5,071|
|---|---|---|---|
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## **EXAMINER’S REPORT**
## **Examiner’s report to the PCC of St. Annes on Sea, St. Anne (Heyhouses)**
This report on the accounts of the Parochial Church Council for the year ended 31 December 2022, which are set out on pages 6 - 21, is in respect of an examination carried out in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 (‘the Regulations’) and s.43 of the Charities Act 1993 (‘the Act’).
## **Respective responsibilities of the PCC and the examiner**
As members of the PCC you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements; you consider that the audit requirement of the Regulations and s.43(2) of the Act does not apply. It is my responsibility to issue this report on those financial statements in accordance with the terms of the Regulations.
## **Basis of this report**
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 43(7)(b) of the Act and to be found in the Church guidance, 2006 edition. That examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the PCC and a comparison of the accounts with those records. It also includes considering any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
## **Independent examiner’s statement**
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
- 1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
- to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the Act; and
- to prepare financial statements, which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the requirements of the Act and the Regulations
have not been met; or
- 2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
March 2023
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## **ADDITIONAL ACCOUNTS**
The accounts in this section are from organizations, a) whose accounts are not included in the Parochial Church Council’s accounts and, b) do not report to a larger national organization.
## **I WALSINGHAM CELL**
## **CELL OF THE HOLY HOUSE OF OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM & St ANNE, St Anne’s Parish Church**
## **Accrual Accounts for Year, 1[st] November 2021-31[st] October 2022**
## **GENERAL INCOME & EXPENDITURE**
|||2022||2021|2021|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|Item|Notes|Credit £|Debit £|Credit £|Debit £|
|Mass Collections|1|231.00||188.00||
|Cell Subscriptions|2|170.00||00.00||
|Donations||53.56||18.12||
|Office Expenses (stamps & stationery)|||19.56||18.12|
|Holy House Lamp|3||40.00||40.00|
|Lady Chapel Lamp at SAPC|||200.00||200.00|
|Youth Pilgrimage Sponsorship (direct to
Walsingham)|4||60.00||00.00|
|Chantry Book Entries|5||30.00||30.00|
|Leaving Gift for Fr David|||||25.00|
|**TOTAL General Income & Expenditure**||**454.56**|**349.56**|**206.12**|**313.12**|
|Overall Surplus/Deficit on General Inc & Expend||105.00|||107.00|
## **PILGRIMAGE ACCOUNT**
|Item|Notes|Credit £|Debit £|
|---|---|---|---|
|Gross Income(22 x £300)|6|6600.00||
|Shrine Accom Charge (23 x £192.00)|7||4416.00|
|Coach|||2151.00|
|Lunches at Goldthorpe Church|||150.00|
|Lunches at Great Northam Hotel, Carlton-on-Trent|||182.00|
|Prayer Cards|||10.10|
|Raffle proceeds donated to SSM Sisters at Priory|8|130.00|130.00|
|**TOTALS transferred to this years INCOME & EXPENDITURE**||**6730.00**|**7029.00**|
|Overall Deficitforpilgrimage|||299.00|
## **OVERALL**
|||2022||2021|2021|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|Item|Notes|Credit £|Debit £|Credit £|Debit £|
|General Income & Expenditure||454.56|349.56|206.12|313.12|
|Pilgrimage Account||6730.00|7029.00|6720.00|6478.60|
|**TOTALS**||7184.56|7378.56|6926.12|6791.72|
|Surplus/Deficit on year|||194.00|134.40||
## **RECONCILIATION**
|Item|Notes|£|£
Bank
Balance|Plus
£
Cash in
Hand|Less
£
Uncleared
Cheques|Plus £
Creditors
&
Advance
Payments|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|Opening Assets as at 1.11.21||948.76|948.76||||
|Deficit over 2021/22 FY||194.00|||||
|Closing Assets as at 31.10.22||754.76|699.76|55.00|||
## **TREASURER'S SUMMARY**
Due to rapidly rising fuel prices and the fact that our usual coach company (Colray) ceased trading at a late stage, the cost of the coach (Walton’s) was £600 more than last year and this led to a £299 deficit on the pilgrimage. However, taking into account the unexpected surplus of £241 on last year’s pilgrimage and the fairly healthy state of the Cell’s finances, I decided against a last-minute price hike. Thanks to our
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decision at the last AGM to raise a one-off Cell subscription this year and thanks to the continued generosity of those attending the monthly Cell mass, there was a surplus on general income and expenditure of £105, which limited the overall deficit on the year to £194 and left a satisfactory end of year bank balance of £755.
## Notes
1 Donations made at the monthly Walsingham mass on the final Friday of each month.
2. One-off £10 per head subscription to the Cell as agreed at the AGM in March 2022.
3. The lamp is half way along the right hand inside wall of the Holy House.
4. Subject to confirmation at the AGM we normally sponsor direct to Walsingham two young people to the Youth Pilgrimage (YP) in August at £30 per head. YP sponsorship is also made privately by several other Cell members and members of the congregation.
5. As is customary, the names of departed members of the Cell are entered in the Chantry Book in St Edward’s Chapel at Walsingham. One name was entered this year: Derek Garner.
6. The price this year was set at £300 for the full pilgrimage, of which £192.00 was payable to the Shrine leaving £108 for coach travel, lunches etc.
7. Includes accommodation for 22 pilgrims plus the coach driver.
8. As usual a raffle on the outward journey to Walsingham was held for the Sisters of the Society of St Margaret at the Priory of Our Lady at Walsingham with prizes donated by Ken Foster and other pilgrims. £130.00 was raised.
## Prepared by
## _Gerald Wilson_ , Treasurer
**MEMBERSHIP** : The following are paid up members of the Society of Our Lady of Walsingham and members of the St Anne’s Cell as at the year end. “Payments via Cell” are not shown in the accounts as they are not regarded as Cell money and nett to zero.
- Bill Cousins (SO)
- John Edwards (SO)
- Katherine Fletcher (SO)
- Ken Foster (SO)
- Patricia Ward (SO)
- John Whittaker (pd on-line)
- • Alan Wiggans (SO)
- Gerald & Fiona Wilson (SO)
- Elizabeth Gent (SO)
- Howard Gent (SO)
- Kathleen Hall (SO)
- Mike & Joy Hedley (cash via Cell)
- Pam Kinghorn (pd at Walsingham)
- Jennifer Oldfield (SO)
- Maureen Rodgers (by SO)
- Margaret Singleton (by SO)
- Bernard Snape (SO)
- Norma Spacey (cash via Cell)
- Jacqui Stapleton (SO)
- Alan Swindlehurst (SO)
- Bill Thomas (SO)
- Jean Thomason (SO)
- Tony Walker (SO)
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## **SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS**
## **I APCM ITEMS**
## **a) CHAIRMAN’S REPORT**
As I write this report I find it hard to believe that I have been in post for just over sixteen months. To say that the time since my institution has flown by is an understatement. In many ways it still feels that I have just arrived, and I know that we still have much to do.
However, I am greatly encouraged by our sense of togetherness and shared purpose. It is self evident that we are all pulling together, and share a common goal. Part of that goal is of course to nurture those who are already part of our congregations, to welcome those who may be new to church, or returning after a long absence, and to continue to reach out in loving service to our local communities.
The 2[nd] July 2022 was a significant day in the life our parish as Fr. Ryan was ordained to the Diaconate, and began his ministry as our new Assistant Curate. A number of us journeyed to our cathedral to be present at a joyful and uplifting service. He has quickly become a valued member of the St Annes ‘family’, and on a personal level I am very grateful for his loyalty, encouragement and willingness to be involved in all aspects of parish life.
It is often said that the best type of evangelism is one of relationship. We continue to be blessed by our links to the community, and the standing and respect which we enjoy. I am aware that these links are the result of many years of community involvement, and the vast majority of those who live in our town (and the wider area), particularly those who are not regular attendees, still view us as ‘their church’. I regularly receive positive feedback from first time visitors, and it invariably relates to the welcome which they have received.
We also enjoy an excellent and fruitful relationship with Heyhouses School, and I am very appreciative of the welcome and support which I have received from the Head, and staff members. Fr. Ryan and I regularly welcome the children into church, and we hope to continue to build on that relationship.
I cannot of course do everything on my own, and I remain ever grateful for your support and encouragement. We all have a share in the building of God’s Kingdom, and I could do very little without your help. My thanks and gratitude go to our Churchwarden Ann Fletcher, to the members of the PCC, to the Serving Team, to the Sides teams who play a vital role in welcoming visitors to our building, to all who have read, and generally assisted in any way during any of the services, and to those who regularly help to clean and tidy the church.
Music also plays a significant role in both our worshipping life, and our community outreach. We are very fortunate to have an organist of the calibre of Alistair MacKenzie, who together with our choir adds a real sense of reverence and depth to our worship. Alistair’s involvement with a number of local choirs has also helped us to connect with our local community through our hosting of concerts and other musical events.
I could not finish my ‘thank yous’ without mentioning Frs Lawrence Carson-Feathem, Godfrey Hirst, Martin Daniels, Brian Mayne, and Ian Hollins who have very kindly covered services during my absence.
Heather and I continue to value your friendship and support, and we feel very much at home in this wonderful part of the world. I am aware that my woeful memory is a source of irritation for many of you, and I am grateful for your patience and forbearance. I can only promise to try harder!
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I remain optimistic for all that lies ahead, and I remain ever grateful to have been called to minister among you.
Thank you all for all you are and all that you do.
## **Fr. Glen** Vicar
## **b) CHURCHWARDENS’ REPORT**
When I first came to St. Annes about seven years ago my impression was of a friendly church which worked like clockwork. I still think that but as I have become more involved I am more aware of the ups and downs behind the scenes.
I hope that visitors to our church have the impression of being welcomed and served not just with tea and coffee but also with spiritual food and support.
None of this can happen without the continued efforts of many individuals and teams. The Churchwardens' duty of providing sidespeople is so ably undertaken by Margaret Imrie and her team. The church is kept spick and span by Maggie Chowns and her team. The Wednesday People keep the churchyard looking good all year round.
Then there are the committees which take responsibility for the care of the buildings and the social life of the church. Thank you to all those who give their time so generously.
A number of special events have taken place since the last APCM. On 29[th] May we celebrated Oak Apple Day involving the children from Heyhouses School and the hoisting of a tree branch up the tower. This is an ancient ceremony to mark the restoration of the monarchy in 1660, also allowing the Church of England to continue after the Protectorate of Cromwell.
The Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II was celebrated in June with drinks for the carnival procession and a garden party on the school playing field. Sadly only a few months later after a reign of 70 years and at the age of 96 the queen died and a book of condolence was opened in church.
At the beginning of July Fr. Ryan Otley joined us as Curate and we look forward to his ordination as Priest in a few weeks time.
Our church life is enhanced not only by social events but by concerts from the Lidun singers and Chorale Amici. This year saw a new venture in the form of a Jazz concert which was well supported. We were also pleased to host the Mayor of St. Anne’s Carol Service. The following week our annual Christmas Tree Festival was again successful in raising money for ourselves and various charities.
This is just a snapshot of our church life and we are already looking forward to celebrating our 150[th] Anniversary with new bells and many other activities.
However small your contribution it is greatly appreciated and please continue.
**Ann Fletcher** Churchwarden
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## **c) PLANNED GIVING AND GIFT AID**
The following table gives the data for Planned Giving and Gift Aid donations during 2022 (with comparable figures for 2021 in parentheses).
||**Gift Aided**|**Gift Aided**|**Gift Aided**|**Non Gift Aided**|**Non Gift Aided**|**Non Gift Aided**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|**Source**|**Amount**
**donated**|**No. of**
**donors**|**Average**
**donation per**
**donor per**
**week**|**Amount**
**donated**|**No. of**
**donors**|**Average**
**donation per**
**donor per**
**week**|
|Bank
{Standing
Orders}|£24,939.50
(£28,584.50)|45
(52)|£10.66
(£10.57)
[equiv. to
£46.18
(£45.81) pm]|£1,062.00
(£2,062.00)|7
(9)|£2.92 (£4.41)
[equiv. to
£12.64
(£19.09) pm]|
|Weekly
stewardship
envelopes|£5,936.70
(£7,319.29)|20
(23)|£5.71
(£6.12)|£1,426.10
(£1,429.10)|7
(7)|£3.92
(£3.93)|
|Gift Aid
envelopes
{regular
donors}|£2,508.61
(£1,616.20)|15
(9)|£3.22
(£3.45)||||
|Gift Aid
envelopes
{one-off
donations
at services}|£1,246.58
(£801.09)|48
(41)|||||
|Other|£15.068.02
(£4,378.07)|33
(30)|||||
|**TOTALS**|**£49,699.41**
**(£42,699.15)**|**161**
**(155)**|**£8.03**
**(£8.59)**|**£2,488.10**
**(£3,491.10)**|**14**
**(16)**|**£3.42**
**(£4.20)**|
Planned donations are those that are received by Standing Order from a bank or via the weekly stewardship envelopes. Regular donors are those who have used Gift Aid envelopes for at least 6 months and have made at least one donation per month during that period. There will be some donors who give regularly by putting money onto the plate every week, but we have no record of who you are, nor how much you give individually. However, be assured that your donations are appreciated just as much as the others.
Thanks go to all those parishioners who decided to increase their giving in 2022. Thanks also go to all those who give regularly by envelopes and who increase their giving in certain weeks to cover for weeks when they have not been able to attend, and to those who have continued to send their envelopes in even when they were unable to attend in person.
The average for all planned and regular donations (both Gift Aided and non-Gift Aided) in 2022 was £7.34 per donor per week compared with £8.11 in 2021.
The significant increase in the "Other" donations is largely due to sizable Gift Aided donations to the bell restoration fund.
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The tax recoverable from the Gift Aided donations in 2022 was £12,424.85. In 2021 it was £10,674.79.
**Richard Baker** Planned Giving Officer
## **d) SAFEGUARDING OFFICER'S REPORT**
The annual safeguarding report presented to the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) is required to comment upon two issues as defined on page 3 of the Parish Safeguarding Handbook:
- 1) A report on progress.
- 2) A statement of compliance of the PCC to have due regard to the House of Bishops' Safeguarding Policy and Practice Guidance.
With respect to progress: this has been demonstrable with regard to the completion of the Basic Awareness and Foundation elements of safeguarding training required of all members of the Parochial Church Council (PCC). The current position was presented to the PCC at the meeting on 31.01.2023. and this shows an encouraging position. However, there remains a considerable degree of disengagement in terms of compliance with these requirements. The primary objective stated in the annual safeguarding plan, also presented to the PCC on 31.01.2023, is to encourage compliance in this respect and it is envisaged that further progress will continue.
With respect to having due regard to the House of Bishops Safeguarding Policy and Practice Guidance: while the PCC has broadly complied with having demonstrated due regard it is, at present, difficult to support this statement given the lack of unanimity within the PCC in engaging with the requirements of safeguarding training.
In addition to the above statements it should be added that:
- 1) All routine safeguarding reviews have been done or are imminently scheduled to be completed (the annual audit is, at the time of writing, outstanding).
- 2) All known safeguarding risks have been reviewed, documented and appropriately processed.
Disclosure and Barring Service checks are now being processed following some initial administrative delays.
This statement prepared on 30.03.2023 by
**Chris Hale** Parish Safeguarding Officer
## **II WORSHIP & MISSION**
## **a) WELCOME MINISTRY (SIDESPERSONS)**
## **The following have taken on sidespersons duties:**
Christine Barrow, Heather Brooks, Pauline Cook, Peter Duke, Gemma Eaves, Diane Glister, Kath Hall, Brian Hankinson, Anne Hembrow, Sarah Leighton, Susan McMahon, Jennifer Oldfield, Margaret Paterson, Mary Roberts, Val Streule, Linda Tolson, Kath Vargerson and Fiona Wilson.
## **Senior Sidespersons:**
Kathryn Baker, Adrian Bromley, Christine Campbell, Lesley Dawson, Margaret Imrie and Eric Roberts.
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## **Stand in Sidespersons:**
Jean Eaves, Pam Kinghorn, Joanne Morton and Susan Winterbottom.
## **Joining the team:**
Shaun Grady and Neil Walker.
A sincere thank you to everyone for committing to this service in our church.
**Margaret Imrie**
## **b) BELLRINGERS**
The main news is that, in October, an order was placed onto Taylor’s Bellfounders for bell restoration and augmentation work to be undertaken in the first half of 2023, with completion planned before the Church’s 150th Anniversary in August 2023. This will mean that the bells will potentially be out of the tower for around three months. An order was able to be placed thanks to the level of grants and funds which had been raised/pledged since the Bell Appeal was formally launched in February 2021. Thank you to all those people who have supported the appeal in any way. My special thanks to Maggie Chowns, who painted an amazing picture of St. Annes on the Sea, which has proved very popular and is helping generate funds for the Appeal. The order on Taylor’s has been placed ahead of securing all the funds required, so fundraising events will be continuing throughout 2023.
12 Quarter Peals were rung during the year, including one to mark the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II, one for the proclamation of HM King Charles III and another for the final WW1 Centenary Quarter which had had to be postponed due to Covid-19 restrictions at the time. A total of 50 Quarters have been rung since the first one was undertaken in August 2014, to mark the centenaries of death of a total of 183 residents of St. Anne’s who lost their lives as a consequence of serving their country during WWI. #wewillrememberthem.
Congratulations to two of our younger ringers, Ellis Hollows, who rang his ever first Peal (5088 Uxbridge Surprise Major at St. Peter’s, Burnley) in June and to Finley Meakin who rang his first Quarter Peal (1260 Grandsire Doubles) in September here at St. Anne’s.
The Church and tower were open in September for Heritage Open Day with the tower tours proving to be as popular as ever.
My thanks go to all the St. Anne’s ringers who ring for Sunday Services, special services and events throughout the year, calling the faithful to worship and announcing the presence of our Church in our community.
**Stuart Newton** Tower Captain
## **c) CHOIR**
How far we have journeyed since this time in 2022! Whilst we might feel, more or less back to normality, the shroud of Covid is ever present. This appalling virus has affected choirs all over the world. We hear many accounts of how membership of church choirs and choral societies has been significantly affected. A number of singers have found their vocal health has been seriously compromised after contracting the virus; some professional singers have been forced to change career.
At St. Anne’s Parish Church, we remain so blessed in being able to sustain our weekly sung services of public worship. It is a privilege to lead the music for the mass with beautiful hymns and settings of the mass. In recent months we have developed our repertoire, including more motets from the Renaissance period by the Italian composer Palestrina, who composed masses
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and motets to be sung in The Sistine Chapel and British composers such as Henry Loosemore. We have also expanded our repertoire of Nineteenth Century anthems by the great church composer Samuel Sebastian Wesley and motets by contemporary composers, including Orla Gjelo. Additionally, we have sung new settings of the Magnificat and Nunc dimittis for our services of Choral Evensong.
At the time of writing, we are in Passiontide; a time for inward reflection and prayer. The hymns selected as with the motets and organ voluntaries, reflect the sobriety of this very significant period in our Christian calendar.
We now look towards joy or Easter and the opportunity to give praise in music and words to express our gratitude to Our risen Lord.
It is also a joy that we have welcomed new choristers this year and we would love to hear from anyone who would like to join with us, as, together, we continue to ‘make a joyful noise unto The Lord’ (from Psalm 100).
**Alistair MacKenzie** Director of Music
## **d) ALTAR SERVERS**
I would like to thank Bill Cousins, John Edwards, Liz Currie, and Eric Roberts for their continued support as servers covering mass on six days of the week. Tony Walker has had to temporarily step back due to health problems, which we hope and pray will be resolved soon. We no longer have any children serving, which is a great sadness considering the great tradition we have had in the quite recent past.
Thank you also to Mary Roberts and my wife, Fiona, for their important work of washing altar linen.
Serving gives a special insight into the way our worship is conducted, which hopefully strengthens the foundations on which our faith is built. It is therefore especially appropriate as an aid to nurturing the faith of all both young and old. New servers of any age are always welcome and anyone with an interest should speak to me at church or phone me at home.
**Gerald Wilson** Head Server
## **e) BAPTISM ANNIVERSARIES**
The number of Baptisms taking place this year has increased as restrictions introduced during the Covid pandemic have been lifted. It has been good to see families once again gathering around the Font and receiving a welcome from the St Annes Parish Church family.
On the day of the Baptism, we give a candle to the families to light on each anniversary and the cards are an added reminder to the family of the child's Baptism and they also help the Church to keep in touch with them.
Baptism Anniversary Cards are sent out to children under 5 years of age (except when two siblings are Baptised together - one under 5 and one over 5 - when cards are delivered to both), to celebrate the first three anniversaries of their Baptism.
Over the past year, 16 (1st Anniversary Cards), 8 (2nd Anniversary Cards) and 35 (3rd Anniversary Cards) have been delivered. Once again, there were one or two cards I was unable to deliver as families had moved on during the year without informing the Parish Office of their new addresses.
With the 2nd Anniversary Card, a flyer for Babies and Toddlers Group has been enclosed to encourage the family link to continue with the Church after their child has been Baptised. When
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Children's Church and Nursery Praise resume, additional leaflets can be enclosed with the cards once again.
I am happy to continue delivering cards in 2023.
## **Rosemary Pickles**
## **f) CELL OF OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM**
Our 2022 pilgrimage to Walsingham in September was the second since the pandemic and the first with our new Vicar, Fr. Glenn, and our new curate, Fr. Ryan. We had a lovely group of 22 pilgrims, including one on her first pilgrimage and now very much looking forward to her second. We were sad not to be supported this year by any friends from St. Nicholas, Fleetwood, but delighted as always with support from elsewhere (Lund and Rhos-on-Sea) and increased support from our local community in St. Annes. However, twenty is about the lower limit of viability for our accustomed luxury coach travel, so new pilgrims are as ever very welcome.
The pilgrimage followed what is now established as the usual pattern with a stop for mass and lunch at the beautiful Goldthorpe Parish Church, near Rotherham courtesy of Fr. Carl Schaeffer and members of his congregation. On the Tuesday morning we joined the Sisters of St. Margaret for their daily mass in the Priory, celebrated by another old friend, Bishop Robert Ladds, sometime vicar of St. George’s, Preston. For our outing on the Wednesday afternoon we took the coach over to the seaside town of Sherringham and took a ride on the North Norfolk Railway, albeit we had to turn back half way due to an obstruction on the line. Otherwise, we followed the usual routine of the Shrine with First & Last Visits and Intercessions in the Holy House, Stations of the Cross around the grounds, sprinkling and the healing liturgies, the Pilgrim Mass, Procession of Our Lady and Benediction. Between times we enjoyed each others’ company over meals in the refectory, tea and cakes, or the occasional drink in the pub. Our journey home was thankfully without hold up with lunch at a very nice and welcoming pub, The Great Northern, just off the A1 at Newark.
Once again, the Cell supported the Walsingham Youth Pilgrimage by sponsoring two young people as our “godchildren”. It is very pleasing that members of our congregation (not all of whom are Cell members) also personally sponsor this very worth-while cause, such that we sponsor some six or more teenagers in total. In return sponsors received very touching postcards in acknowledgement from those sponsored (“godchildren”). The Cell has also agreed that we would sponsor any young people aged 11-16 from our congregation who would like to attend the Youth Pilgrimage for half the cost of £150.
We also support our own Parish financially by sponsoring the Lady Chapel light.
As usual members of the Walsingham Cell have continued to support the spiritual life of the Parish, not only by attendance at the monthly Walsingham Cell mass, but by their attendance at the daily Eucharists on other days of the week and support to Evensong, especially on the third Sunday of the month, when the service is concluded with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. A number also supported the Ladyewell Pilgrimage in May and the Walsingham Festival at Blackburn in June.
All cell activities are open to all who own the faith of Jesus. Everyone is welcome, particularly to mass in the Lady Chapel on the last Friday of the month and on pilgrimage to Walsingham, this year between 4[th] and 7[th] September 2023. Further information on all Cell activities is available from Fr. Glen, Kath Hall, or Gerald Wilson.
Cell accounts for November 2021 to October 2022 were independently examined by the PCC Treasurer, and are enclosed in the APCM pack. Due to a late increase in the price of the coach
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we made a £300 loss on the pilgrimage, which was offset by the unexpected surplus the previous year. Cell finances therefore remain quite healthy.
**Gerald Wilson** Pilgrimage Organiser & Treasurer
## **g) BABIES AND TODDLERS**
We meet on Wednesday afternoon weekly during term time.
During the year we have welcomed lots of families and children to the group. Some of the children have been baptised at our Church over the past year. When parents book a Baptism we send them an invitation to come to the Baby and Toddler Group. Therefore it is a worry to us that unless we find more helpers for the group, it may be under threat of closure after the Summer break.
During the past year we have had as many as 17 children at a session and as few as 5, together with their parents, grandparents and carers. We provide lots of activities for the children and the opportunity to socialise with other young children to help them prepare to go to pre school. We also give a warm welcome to the adults, an opportunity to have some adult conversation and cup of tea and biscuits whilst their children play happily.
I need to thank Sue Strother, Diana Lowe and Viv Wheeldon for their assistance over the past year, which has enabled the group to continue our outreach for now.
**Janice Vause**
## **h) MONTHLY TEA & CHAT**
The Monthly Tea & Chat has been going now for over twelve months with an average attendance of around ten people. If you wish to join us you are very welcome on the first Monday of every month, except bank holidays, at the Trawl Boat Wetherspoons Wood Street.
Many thanks
**Brian Hankinson**
## **i) MOTHERS’ UNION**
I am writing this report on the very last day of a very memorable and historic year.
Our Mothers' Union began the year with the theme of "The Time for Transformation is Now", and the theme is continuing into 2023.
Due to the Covid pandemic our meetings were not allowed until we began again in October 2021 in Church, and we continued to meet there during 2022 until the Autumn when we returned to meet in the Parish Rooms.
Our January meeting held in the Choir Vestry was our Fund Raising Auction and we welcomed new members, Joyce Partington, Sally Taylor and Lilian Haworth who were happily enrolled by Fr. Glen in February when we held our AGM.
At that time we were re-planning the Deanery Festival which we had planned for 2020 but was postponed and were now hosting in June as well as our celebrations for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
We met for worship in March, during Lent and later in the month prepared the posies for Mothering Sunday. Our meeting in April fell in Holy Week and it was good to meet and worship together. Sadly I had Covid that week and could not attend but everyone enjoyed the Service and the hot-cross buns, thanks to Jennifer Oldfield.
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In May Bill Hembrow came to tell us about his "Pilgrimage to Compostela" which was really captivating and must have been so memorable for him.
To celebrate our 122 years as a Branch of the Mothers' Union and to give thanks to our Patron Queen Elizabeth we had a large special cake made for the Deanery Festival held on the 21st June.
Our new Diocesan President, Gill Ireland, who had been commissioned at Blackburn Cathedral on the 27th February was very happy to preside at our Festival and also present the Long Service Certificates. This year our member Miriam Naylor celebrated 50 years membership.
Brenda Squires our Deanery President had kindly invited all the Branch Leaders and members in the Deanery via the internet and the number who attended was just over 80. Some members were unfortunately unwell including Brenda who had Covid.
However it was a lovely and inspiring service and thanks to all who helped in any way especially Fr. Glen, Rev. Ann Beverley, Alistair our organist, Gerald our banner manager, Gill Ireland and our church Bellringers.
The following Friday on the 14th.June Christine Walmsley from Lund and I attended a delicious afternoon tea at Bishop's House which Bishop Julian was hosting as his farewell to the MU.
On July 2nd I was to attend Blackburn Cathedral with the group from Church but unfortunately my husband Norman was ill but thanks to the internet I was able to see our own Fr. Ryan's ordination and it has been so good to have him with us.
We welcomed him at the 10-30am. service in Church on the 9th August which of course happens to be our Founder's Day - Mary Sumner Day.
I am extremely grateful to Maureen Green our Treasurer and Kath Hall our Secretary for all their support and work during 2022.
Kath has worked hard contacting the Restaurant at the Fairhaven Golf Club where we met for Afternoon Tea in July and it was very successful.
We had a lovely warm summer and things personally were improving as Norman finally had his new hip on the 1st September which has been a great improvement for him.
Then on the 8th September we were all so shocked and saddened by the death of our beloved Patron her Majesty Queen Elizabeth.
Church was open for people to sign a book of condolence and so on the 13th Sept. we met in the Parish Rooms when David Forshaw came to speak to us. He is a wonderful champion of the Lytham St. Annes Lifeboats and we were able to show our appreciation.
A Bank Holiday was created on the 19th September the day of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth. It was such a sad time for everybody and it has taken some time for people to say "King Charles" but we are getting more used to the idea.
At our October meeting we held a service to remember members and their families throughout the world using part of the service in the MU News. Later we had some wonderful advice when Wendy Delaney from Lancashire Age UK spoke to us about Scams and how to be aware of them and how to avoid them.
In November one of our talented members, Sheila Dodd, showed us how to create some Christmas Tree decorations. Thanks to Sheila I knitted some items which were very successful. It has been lovely displaying a tree in church during the Tree Festival.
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We were delighted that Fr. Glen and Fr. Ryan were able to join us to celebrate Christmas at our Lunch at the Fairhaven Golf Club on the 13th December.
We were very happy to prepare the Christingles for the service of the Crib Building on Christmas Eve which was very well attended and lead by Fr. Ryan.
Many members have contributed Christmas gifts to the Salvation Army appeal which Gerald Wilson has organised.
We have also donated Chocolate Selection Boxes to the MU appeal for the families at Preston Prison. Earlier in the year we also sent toys to Preston Prison.
We hope to have the enrolment of new members Dawn Duncan, Wren Tyler, Irene Williams, Kath Vargeson and Fiona Wilson in the next few months.
Our most senior member, Iris Orrell, is presently living down south near her family. Another member, Marian Hopper, moved to Kent to be near her family but we are in regular contact and she wishes to continue her membership in her 53rd year since enrolment.
In November we were very sad to lose one of our dear members, Dorothy Cartmell, who had been a member for 61years and we sent our deepest sympathy to all her family. We also sent our thoughts, prayers and sympathy to Enid Nutland at the death of her dear husband, Peter.
Many of our members are well over retirement age and it seems difficult to encourage younger members to join us especially as we meet in the afternoons to appeal to our age group.
It has been good to meet other members from the Deanery and Diocese over 2022 and I hope to continue next year. In love and prayers many thanks to Brenda and all the Diocesan Committee.
**Christine Buckley** Branch Leader
## **j) "INFLUENCE" MAGAZINE**
The magazine has operated as usual this year. Sadly some advertisers have withdrawn their adverts, but on a positive note several have been added. The magazine continues to be available on the website, in full colour, at the beginning of each month. Copies are sent into school and electronically to nursery, where it is sent out to all nursery parents.
The Editorial Team wish to thank everyone who is involved in the preparation, proof-reading, printing and distribution of the magazine and also thanks to those people who regularly contribute articles.
Influence is an important part of our mission within the community, so you are all welcome to submit articles for publication.
**Denise Brown** Editor
## **k) WEBSITE**
## (www.stannesparishchurch.org)
After the problems of the last couple of years, both with the hosting company and, of course, the pandemic, it was good to be able to use the website to report on and publicise more normal activities associated with church life. Regular viewers will know that the pew sheet can be downloaded every week and topical items may be found on the ‘What’s On’ and ‘News’ pages. Photographs of many of the activities that took place in 2022 can be found in the ‘Gallery’ in the ‘News’ section. As always I was pleased to receive complimentary emails and comments about the site.
## **Paul McMahon** Website administrator
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## **III COMMITTEES & SYNODS**
## **a) LAND AND BUILDINGS COMMITTEE**
In principle the Land & Buildings Committee supports the Church Warden(s) in the discharge of their responsibilities for the Church & Churchyard, but over the past year has only had myself as an active member. In keeping matters ticking over I have been much assisted just recently by Roy Streatfield. As a priority we need new committee members and particularly someone to deal with insurance matters and someone to look after Vicarage Close.
I am pleased to say, however, that with Roy Streatfield’s help the long-intended repair/replacement of the worst corroded of the rainwater goods (drainpipes) on church has been achieved. The three worst pipes at the porch, near the Choir Vestry door and outside the Vicar’s Vestry have been replaced with lookalike black cast aluminium items of excellent appearance. Partial replacement/repair has also been made to the pipes in the gap between the Choir Vestry and Memorial Chapel.
A Faculty for floodlighting of the church was approved and Fr. Ryan and Fr. Glen have taken on the implementation. In principle the finance is in place, (Bill Hembrow Camino Walk, In Memoriam John Billington and Fylde Community Projects), but revalidation of the quotations will be required due to the elapse of time since the original quote.
The sesquicentennial project for the refurbishment and augmentation of our ring of bells from eight to ten bells is being managed by our Tower Captain, Stuart Newton, and the matter has been discussed directly with the PCC on several occasions. The current intention is to cast six new bells, while retaining the back (i.e. heaviest) four, to provide a fully tuned ring of ten. The current front four, each dedicated to a member of the Clifton family will be taken over by the Keltek Trust with the intention that they be rehomed elsewhere. Approximately two thirds of the total funding has now been raised and the physical work of removing the bells has just commenced. It is expected to start the installation of the new bells in June 2023.
The tower is also in urgent need of partial repointing. It was intended to do this at the same time as the bells were being refurbished, but this is looking increasingly difficult. The tower was previously repointed in 2008, when ~£60,000 was spent. As may be seen, the work has not lasted well with large areas of brick on the south side of the tower in quite a sorry state, while the north side remains in almost perfect condition. Time is being taken and experts are being consulted in order to understand the reasons for this thus ensuring that we are not in the same situation in another 15 years’ time.
Little has changed in the matter of the phone mast rental. Under new legislation we have been threatened with a proposed reduction in rental from £7,265 pa to £2,500 pa and have responded with a notice to quit. The situation remains in stalemate with the original rental still being paid, albeit without the RPI increment of ~£750 due in April 2022. St. Christopher’s, Hawesside are in a similar situation and the Diocese is aware.
**Gerald Wilson** Committee Secretary
## **b) PARISH ROOMS COMMITTEE**
During the period covered by this report, the committee consisted of the following:
Fr Glen Brooks (Chairman)
Fr Ryan Otley (since his arrival in July 2022) Ann Fletcher (Churchwarden) Janice Vause (Secretary)
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## Margaret Imrie
The two main priorities for the committee during the last year have been maintenance and repairs to the building, and a renewed focus on attracting new hirers. The major infrastructure projects involved the following:
- The sanding and sealing of the wooden floor in the large upstairs hall.
- Re-pointing of the northern face of the building (on Oxford Road).
- Redecoration of the Parish Office.
We have also been able to attract a number of new hirers, with a resulting increase in revenue. This increase is due in no small part to the sterling work of our Parish Administrators (Pam Kinghorn and Janice Vause). They have both worked tirelessly to ensure that the rooms are let as frequently as possible. New groups using the rooms include:
- The ‘Rock Choir’.
- Harp Lessons - Nicole Adshead – Coastal Harps
- Tudor Times Recorder Tuition
- Ali’s Rhythm Time – Children’s Music & Movement
- Energy Moves Yoga - Jayne Morrisey
- Chanting - Jayne Morrisey
- JT @ Studio Wealth Management
- Double Trouble Fitness - Keep Fit & Strictly come Dancing without partner
- Daisy First Aid - Trainer
- The Robins Voice Children’s Choir - Elva Parinaud
I am also pleased to report that we have been able to retain the following long term hirers:
- Activ8 Martial Arts
- Ansdell & Fairhaven WI
- Hot Foot Dance
- Kumon Mathematics Class
- Op & Drama Group
- Painting Class - Terry O’Toole
- Linda Sewing Group
- Lynda Pilates
- Homestead Property Management
- Mothers Union
- Brownies
- Ken Hollands - Christian Group
- Krav Maga – Martial Arts
I would like to conclude by thanking my fellow committee members for their support and hard work during the past year.
## **The Reverend G Brooks SSC CF** Chairman
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## **c) SOCIAL AND FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE**
We had a very slow start to 2022 due to lockdown restrictions which had not been fully lifted. Due to this our first real event was at the beginning of May with a family quiz night with pizzas and a raffle. We also raised some much needed funds for the bell appeal.
At the end of May we celebrated the Queen's Jubilee with a BBQ at Heyhouses Primary School and, whilst being fairly successful, we did need to bring in some heavy-duty gazebos to replace the marquees that kept blowing over!
Due to circumstances beyond our control things again went a bit quiet until the jazz evening suggested by Fr. Glen. This late August event was deemed a roaring success and raised over £1,000 for the Church.
In mid September we helped to support the Heritage Day bell appeal raising over £150. This is in addition to the sum raised by the bellringers.
A fish and chip supper with bingo marked Harvest at the beginning of October, this time raising funds for the Church, over £300.
Our main event of the year was, of course, the tree festival at the beginning of December. Firstly, thank you to those in my team who worked tirelessly from the beginning of September preparing for the event. Thank you to all the team who worked throughout the festival. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped at the festival. But most of all thank you to everyone who came and contributed to the festival, without your support it would not have been the success that it was. There are a couple of special mentions, the Lidun singers who put on a concert at a reduced rate allowing us to raise over £570 and Jenny Edwards who is not a committee member but collected crafts throughout the year and raised over £750. The total raised for the Church in 2022 from the tree festival was around £3,400. I can’t be much more specific than that as the treasurer usually manages to get a bit more from gift aid etc. In addition to the amount raised for ourselves we raised a total of £1,193.45 in the collection boxes for the various charities. So, a grand total of around £4,600 was generated by the festival; well done everyone!
This concludes the report for 2022. We’ve already held a couple of events in 2023 so we’re off to a better start than next year but we’re always open to suggestions, or better still, people to help on the committee.
God bless you all,
**Peter Duke** Committee Chair
## **d) OUTREACH COMMITTEE**
2022 saw an increase in Church activities as life slowly returned to ‘normal’ and this meant more work for members of this committee. We were pleased to welcome two new members on to the committee, namely Father Glen and Father Ryan, to share the load.
We continued to advertise on the Church notice board, website, Facebook and the Local List, and the services promoted were Ash Wednesday, Mothering Sunday, Easter, The Patronal Festival, Harvest, All Souls’ Day and Christmas. We also used these media to wish everyone a Happy New Year, to congratulate Her Majesty on her Platinum Jubilee, and to advertise a performance of Stainer’s Crucifixion, the visit of the Blue Magnolia Jazz Band, the opening of church for Heritage Open Day, the Mayor’s Carol Service, and the Christmas Tree Festival.
There were other events that involved input from the Outreach Committee. There was the welcome return of the St Annes Carnival in 2022 and members of the committee served refreshments outside church. This was very well received by members of the parade. Thanks are
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- due to all who helped on the day, including our bell ringers. In September the Church opened its doors for Heritage Open Day. The bell tower tours were as popular as ever and thanks go to all the bell-ringers involved in planning and organising the day, and accompanying and guiding the groups. Comments from visitors showed how much they had enjoyed their experience. Thanks go again to members of our congregation who helped to make the day the success it was.
Sadly, September saw the death of our monarch, HRH Queen Elizabeth II. The Church opened for several days to allow people to come in and pay their respects and sign the book of condolence.
This year’s Church Christmas card was a great success. We were delighted to be able to use a painting of the church by a local artist, Ronald Haber. We had increased the print number to five hundred this year but this proved to be insufficient and a reprint was ordered. Thanks go to everyone who supported us by buying the cards. We are also grateful to Christine Campbell for selling Fairtrade Advent Calendars in aid of Fylde Coast Women's Aid and Home-Start.
There are many people who have supported the work of Outreach this year that I would like to thank. As usual we are grateful to Gerald, and also Father Ryan, for their work on Facebook, Paul for ensuring our website is kept up to date, and Denise and the Parish Office for producing the Church magazine, ‘Influence’. Denise has also produced many posters for us and Pam and Janice have ensured that these posters are sent out with the weekly pew sheets. We are also grateful for the publicity provided throughout the year by the Local List, the Dioscesan website and the Deanery Facebook page. These, together with the Lytham St. Annes Express and the Town Council Newsletter, all helped to advertise the Christmas Tree Festival and to make it the great success it was.
I would like to conclude this report by thanking the members of the Outreach Committee for all their help and support throughout 2022, and the numerous individuals who are not on the committee but who willingly help us to achieve our aim of raising the profile of St. Annes Parish Church.
## **Susan McMahon** Committee Chair
## **e) MISSION AND EVANGELISM COMMITTEE**
No report submitted for 2022.
## **IV ASSOCIATED ORGANISATIONS**
## **a) HEYHOUSES NURSERY SCHOOL**
Like so many organisations Nursery has seen several changes again over the past year. Our new staff have settled well into their roles and we have also recruited additional staff to the team due to exciting changes to the way nursery operates.
In July 2022 we were successful in applying for funding to deliver a holiday project for some of nursery’s most vulnerable children and those in particular need, including those with additional needs such as English as an additional language, speech & language difficulties or those with a chaotic homelife. A team of 5 staff delivered a weekly session for 15 children throughout the summer holidays. The team have committed to doing this again in the coming holidays.
We eventually had our long awaited Ofsted inspection at the beginning of the year and are delighted to report that our Nursery has once again been given a highly affirming report.
The Friends held a successful Christmas Fair in December and are now beginning to plan other fundraising events for the coming year.
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We have been pleased to welcome Fr. Glen & Fr. Ryan into Nursery this year. The children really enjoy their visits. We would also like to thank the Verger, Adrian Page, for encouraging and supporting our visits to church.
We also look forward to Nursery Praise & Children’s Church resuming in the coming year and pray that a new leaders are found for both groups.
We thank you all for your support and prayers over the year.
## **Denise Brown**
## **b) WEDNESDAY MEN**
Our team has been reinforced this year by the welcome addition of both Roy and Gill Streatfield to our number. As a result we were actually able to complete edging on all the path ways around the church, which hasn’t happened for a number of years (decades?). Furthermore, Eric Roberts’ initiative to plant tête-à-tête daffodils along the path edges now covers the two paths down to the lych-gate and to the Parish Rooms with the remaining path down to the traffic lights to be done this year.
Routinely our work covers the following:
- Removal and sorting of rubbish
- Putting bins out for weekly collection
- Weeding and maintenance of flower beds on south side of church
- Mowing lawn edges and central area of churchyard
- Edging of path ways
- Sweeping and clearing leaves and generally keeping the churchyard tidy
- Clearing of drains
- Assisting with setting up and dismantling the Christmas Treefest
- Removal and disposal of Christmas wreaths from the churchyard
- Clearing weeds from the block paving in the parking area
- Clearing of ivy and vegetation from the walls around the churchyard
- Any other odd jobs within our capability either inside or outside of church
We would welcome anyone MALE or FEMALE wishing to join our happy band on a Wednesday morning from 9.30am at church. If you spot any odd jobs needing attention, please let us know.
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## **c) VISION 2026**
July saw the very welcomed arrival of Fr. Ryan who immediately has made a huge impact on our Parish and especially our connection with our school. Along with Fr. Glen they both continued their weekly visits to the school. With the intention to include the children in more Church activities, along with a Weekly Mass and inclusion in the services.
During Lent Fr. Ryan led a weekly Lent Course titled "The Bread of Life " held in the Church Vestry which was very well supported and greatly appreciated by all who attended.
In July Carolyn Barton came and spoke to the PCC about the Vision (which unfortunately I was unable to attend as I was recovering from a hip replacement). It is intended that Carolyn will come to us latter in the year to speak to the whole Congregation about the Vision and its purpose.
So please continue to pray for our Parish and the Vision and for our long term future.
**Brian Hankinson** Vision 2026 Champion
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## **d) ADDITIONAL CURATES' SOCIETY**
We continue to support the work of the ACS, during 2022 this was primarily through the Lenten Alms boxes, we sent them £398.19.
With many thanks to everyone who contributed.
**Pam Kinghorn** Parish Representative
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