2024-12-31-accounts - The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Aidans Southcoates

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A N N U A L R E P O R T a celebration of church life during 2024

PARISH OF ST. AIDAN, SOUTHCOATES, HU9 3HF

www.staidans.org.uk

VICAR AND PARISH “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches.” [Matthew 13:31-32]

A mustard seed is tiny, approximately 1 millimetre in diameter, and is hard to see. Jesus said the kingdom of heaven (or the kingdom of God) starts off like that. Which means that whilst the seed of the kingdom is germinating it can seem like there’s not a lot visibly/obviously happening. But then signs of life begin to emerge, as the tree grows a trunk and branches and the roots get deeper. The tree gets stronger and healthier, the leaves look more richer in colour. It eventually grows into a towering and outstretched tree, where the birds come to perch in its branches for refuge, shelter and shade. What was once barely noticeable, is now visible to all. In many ways, by God’s grace, this is what we’ve been seeing happening at St Aidan’s in the last five years - signs of new life and the kingdom growing and becoming more visible.

Those signs of life and growth continued to happen in 2024: new people joined our church family and found a home; people grew in faith and were baptised; some stepped out and did things they never thought they would; and our finances also grew. So, as you read the reports, allow all that God is doing amongst us to encourage your heart afresh and over spill into praise and thanksgiving to the One who has made of all this possible - Jesus Christ, our risen Lord and Saviour. And, let’s keep praying that the best is yet to come!

Of course, all that we’re seeing happening is very much a team effort, and everyone who is part of our church ~= family has a part to play in serving and seeing the |INS kingdom of God grow. This was evident none more so than during my sabbatical in June-August of 2024, when 7 not only did the ‘show stay on the road’, as it were, but N we actually grew - praise God! A huge thank you to everyone, and a special thank you to Dan, Nigel and the PCC for continuing to lead the church forward in my absence.

Revd Rich Phillips, April 2025

PRAYER

'Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.' [Hebrews 4:16]

One of the wonderful privileges that we have as disciples of Jesus, is that we can approach and draw near to God in prayer with confidence and boldness. Trusting that the God of all mercy and grace desires to be in a relationship with us, and hears and responds to the cries of our hearts. Prayer has the power to transform us and the people and situations that we bring before God, which is why prayer (and seeking to increase and multiply it) is such a foundational part of our life at St Aidan's. Prayer proves our utter reliance and dependence on God.

Our prayer life continued to provide regular opportunities for us to gather to worship and pray together, including our weekly Tuesday morning prayer meeting, our monthly nights of worship and prayer (on the first Wednesday of the month), and our quarterly weeks of prayer. In 2024, we were keen to multiply our prayer further by adding a time of 24 hours of non-stop of prayer to our weeks of prayer. and it was encouraging to see so many people sign up to prayer. This move to 24 hours of prayer was also a catalyst for the renovation of our 'Quiet Room' into a fantastic modern space for prayer and quiet.

Thank you to all of you for your continued prayer over the past year for our church family, community, city and many people and places beyond. Your prayers have made a difference.

We must never get complacent about prayer. Let's together continue to approach the throne of grace with great confidence, as we contend in prayer for God's kingdom to come on earth and for many to be saved, healed and delivered through the love, mercy and grace of Jesus.

Revd Rich Phillips

PRAYER ON THE STREETS

'God our Saviour... wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all people.' [1 Timothy 2:4-5]

God's heart is for 'all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth' because 'Jesus... gave himself as a ransom for all people'. This is why we are passionate about as many people as possible in our community hearing the good news of Jesus, so that they will have the opportunity to respond, and be saved and transformed by His love.

To this end, during 2024 members of St Aidan's continued to go out regularly into our community to share the love of Jesus with those who are far from God by offering prayer and sharing the gospel. God once again opened up doors of opportunity for seeds to be sown and for people to encounter Jesus.

Also, central to our vision, is the training and equipping of believers with some simple and effective evangelism and discipleship tools, and in April we ran another training day, which was attended by members of St Aidan's and other churches in Hull.

For the third year in a row we partnered with Back to Ours for their Christmas Parade. We set up gazebos on Bilsdale Grove, served hot chocolate and mince pies, put on crafts for the children and led a carol service, with many people from the community joining in enthusiastically

Many thanks to all those who came out on the streets and helped out at the carols and to all who have prayed for this ministry.

Revd Rich Phillips

VOLUNTEERING & SERVING

'Just as each one of you has received a special gift [a spiritual talent, an ability graciously given by God], employ it in serving one another as [is appropriate for] good stewards of God’s multi-faceted grace [faithfully using the diverse, varied gifts and abilities granted to Christians by God’s unmerited favour]. Whoever speaks [to the congregation], is to do so as one who speaks the oracles (utterances, the very words) of God. Whoever serves [the congregation] is to do so as one who serves by the strength which God [abundantly] supplies, so that in all things God may be glorified [honoured and magnified] through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.' [1 Peter 2:10-11]

God in his kindness has graciously given each one of us a 'special gift' that he desires for us to use in serving one another. That gifts may be hospitality, listening to others, singing, prayer, leadership and so on. We are so blessed at St Aidan's to have an abundance of people with 'special gifts' who are willing to give up their time to serve others. It would be impossible for us to do all that we believe God has called us to do without this.

VOLUNTEERING & SERVING

Below is an overview of the different areas of church life that we depend on volunteers for in order for those things to happen:

Sunday and Wednesday services - welcome team, coffee team, IT/sound team, children’s church team, worship team, prayer and reading team, counting collection
Schools ministry - Open the Book team at Southcoates School, governors at Alderman Cogan’s
Prayer on the Streets team
Chosen Tuesdays and Rise & Shine Teams
Men's and Women's ministry teams
Buildings, premises and gardens maintenance team
Administration support, including Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer
Parochial Church Council (PCC)

A huge thank you to all who have generously served at St Aidan’s in one capacity or another this past year.

We are always in need of people volunteering their gifts and time to serve and bless others. So, if you would like to explore how your gifts could be used to bless and serve our church and community please speak to either Rich or Dan. There is a place for you to serve at St Aidan's.

Revd Rich Phillips

FAMILIES & CHILDREN

Children’s Ministry

Over the past year, our children’s work has undergone an exciting season of growth and transformation. We’re delighted to share that we have rebranded our ministry as Mighty Flock, a name that reflects both our vision and the heart of what we believe God is doing among the children in our church.

Why Mighty Flock?

MIGHTY – “ Those who are My sheep listen to what I say. I know them personally and they follow Me .” [John 10:27]

Our vision is to teach children to hear the voice of God and to know that He knows them personally. We want to create regular opportunities for children to practice listening to God and to grow in learning how to follow Jesus together. They are mighty not because of anything they can do themselves, but because of who they belong to when they are in Christ.

FLOCK – “ I am sending you out as sheep among wolves .” – [Matthew 10:16]

Jesus is honest that following Him in the world can be hard, and we want Mighty Flock to be a safe place where children are strengthened in their faith. Just as Jesus prayed for the unity of His followers, we also want to help our children build strong, godly friendships so they don’t walk alone in a world that may try to confuse or discourage them.

What’s New?

This year we launched Mighty Flock Tots, a Sunday kids church group especially for those pre-primary age. The room we use has been lovingly transformed into a space that feels like a preschool setting—warm, welcoming, and filled with opportunities for play, connection, and spiritual input, both for the children and the parents and carers who come along.

FAMILIES & CHILDREN

Children’s Ministry (cont)

Our primary-aged group, now known as Mighty Flock, meets regularly in the church hall. It’s been a joy to see the children engage more deeply with God, enjoy being together, and begin learning what it looks like to hear His voice and walk with Him in their everyday lives.

Both groups meet on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month. We also have Mighty Flock All In, which gathers in the Tots room on the 1st Sunday of the month. This is a special time where children of all ages come together as one group to continue their journey with Jesus.

We are so thankful for the team of volunteers: Ali Phillips, Esther Billington, Lizzie Thomas and Michael Hill, who faithfully invest their time and hearts into our children. It’s a joy to see what God is doing among this younger generation, and we remain prayerful and expectant for all He still wants to do.

Please continue to pray for the children, their families, and all who serve in this ministry.

FAMILIES & CHILDREN

ALDERMAN COGAN’S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY ACADEMY

Dave Milns and Rich continued to support the governing body and the staff and pupils at Alderman Cogan in their role as Foundation Governors. Following an OFSTED inspection rating of 'Good' in May 2023, Alderman Cogan continued to strengthen and improve it's teaching and learning in 2024. Central to this has been the growth and development of the Senior Leadership Team under the leadership of the Executive Head Teacher, Vicky Shaw, and Head of School, Sam Oliver.

During 2024, Ebor Academy, York Diocese and the governing bodies at Alderman Cogan and Marfleet Primary Academy, in consulattion with St Aidan's PCC, began discussing the possibility of the local governing bodies of the two schools merging into one. Largely due to the challenges of recruiting governors, it is becoming increasingly common for local governing bodies of schools (in close proximity to one another) to merge. Alderman Cogan and Marfleet already share the same Executive Head Teacher and Chair of Governors. Following a discussion at a PCC meeting, St Aidan's PCC fedback some of our concerns about the merger, which were largely around ensuring the Christian distinctiveness of Alderman Cogan's was safeguarded. A decision on the merger is expected in the first half of 2025.

In addition to Rich continuing to deliver Collective Worship at Cogan, pupils from Alderman Cogan’s were once again welcomed to St Aidan’s for various services throughout the year, including Easter, Summer, Harvest and Christmas, as well as individual class visits to aid the pupils RE learning.

FAMILIES & CHILDREN

Open the Book

During 2024 the Open the Book team continued to use the new material from the Bible Society to present Bible stories during school assemblies at Southcoates Primary Academy. The assemblies are inclusive and accessible for children of all cultures and religions, and the children love helping and joining in. We always get a warm welcome.

We are now in our TENTH year of presenting Bible stories and the OtB team members really enjoy dressing up and acting them out! During 2024 we presented 31 Bible stories, stories the children probably would not have heard without Open the Book.

Our team has seen some changes this year as we welcomed Sue on to the team and June stepped down. We have four regular storytellers on the Open the Book team: Esther, Steve Pickering, Dawn and Sue, and we have other volunteers who join us when needed. We have made costumes and props and there is always an opportunity for making more!

A big thank you to everyone who has helped to Open the Book in 2024. If you are interested in helping, supporting or joining the team, please do speak to Revd Rich or to Esther. Please do pray for the continuation of this work, and for new team members to join us as Storytellers, costume makers or prop crafters. Thank you!

NEW WORSHIPPING COMMUNITIES

This past year has seen the joyful rise of New Worshipping Communities here at St Aidan’s: The Family Meal, Rise and Shine Breakfast Club, and The Chosen. Each has created a unique and Spirit-led space for people to experience hospitality, community, worship, and the love of Jesus.

The Family Meal , which came to a gentle close in May 2024, was a rich expression of shared life. Families gathered with our wonderful volunteers to enjoy a hot meal, while children took part in Bible stories, games, and crafts led by Esther, Ali, and Lizzie. Beautiful relationships formed, and deep conversations with parents often led to prayer and sharing the gospel. As time went on, volunteers felt it was right to bring the Family Meal season to an end, as it had become quite demanding to run. Many of the connections made have carried on and some families are now part of The Chosen gatherings.

Rise and Shine Breakfast Club , launched in November 2024, is full of energy and joy. Each week we welcome 5–6 families and around 10–12 children for a warm breakfast, creative Bible colouring, dancing to worship songs, and a blessing for the day ahead. It’s simple, fun, and meaningful — creating opportunities for deeper relationships to grow over time.

NEW WORSHIPPING COMMUNITIES

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The Chosen has become a powerful space for ongoing discipleship and community. Each Tuesday at 11:30am, we share a meal, watch an episode of The Chosen, reflect on Scripture, and pray together. The group is wonderfully varied in age — from people in their 20s right through to our oldest member at 93 — and yet there is a real sense of unity, warmth, and mutual encouragement.

Over lunch and discussion, friendships have deepened as people of all ages share openly about their journeys and how Jesus has been transformational in their lives. Stories of healing, new understanding, and growing faith continue to emerge. One woman, Sarah, has been baptised at her local church, and another has spoken of how prayer and belief in Jesus are becoming part of her everyday life.

It has become a precious space where faith is nurtured, lives are being shaped by Scripture, and people enjoy one another’s company across generations.

Alongside these, we’ve also hosted three 24-hour prayer events during the year — including a full 48 hours over Easter weekend. These times of unity and intercession have strengthened the spiritual heartbeat of our church.

Please continue to pray for all of these growing communities as we seek to share Jesus through hospitality, creativity, and love.

Alex Baxter

NEW WORSHIPPING COMMUNITIES

Women’s Ministry

Over the past year, women from across St Aidan’s have gathered together in various spaces — both in the church and in one another’s homes — to worship, pray, and share life deeply.

These gatherings have been marked by joy, honesty, and a strong sense of the Holy Spirit’s presence. We’ve sung together, shared meals, opened our hearts, and supported one another in prayer. There have been courageous moments of vulnerability and generous offerings of worship, food, and hospitality. One beautiful testimony from this year came from a woman who felt she encountered the Holy Spirit for the first time during a time of worship at a women’s gathering — a truly holy and unforgettable moment. These spaces have not only drawn us closer to one another, but closer to Jesus.

As we look ahead to 2025, we hope to continue creating space to listen to God, encourage one another, and follow where the Spirit leads.

Men’s Ministry

This year, men from the St Aidan’s community have gathered on several occasions to share fellowship, worship, and go deeper in faith. These joyful gatherings have created space for honesty, encouragement, and real connection. Together, we’ve sung, prayed,

and reflected — but also shared meals, opened up about life’s challenges, and stood with one another in prayer. The presence of God has been tangible in these moments, as men have stepped forward to lead in worship, offer hospitality, and speak truth into each other’s lives.

There is a growing sense of brotherhood and spiritual depth emerging, and we’re excited to see how God continues to move among the men of St Aidan’s in 2025. Our hope is to keep building these relationships and seek God’s voice for ourselves, our families, and our church.

DEANERY SYNOD

A deanery synod is a synod of the Church of England that operates at the deanery level, which is a geographical area within a diocese. It acts as a bridge between the parochial church councils (PCCs) at the parish level and the Diocesan Synod and General Synod at the higher levels. Deanery synods are made up of clergy, lay representatives elected by the parishes, and ex-officio members.

Hull Deanery Synod is made up from all Churches in the East / West / Central & North areas and meets 4-5 times per year. In 2024, we met in January (Hosted by St. Aidans), April, July and September. In December, a Deanery Advent Service replaced the usual meeting. Each meeting is well run and contains information from the Diocese or the Deanery Leadership Team, as well as a welcome to or an introduction from any new Clergy.

In January, Rev Steve Wilcox gave a presentation on the Hull 2030 Church Planting Initiative, and Heather Black spoke about the mission work being carried out by the Mustard Seed project. In April, Jan Grey was introduced as part of the Diocesan Generous Giving team, and she shared how we can grow in our discipleship of generosity and gratitude as a response to God’s loving kindness. In July, we had a visit by Rev Simon Elliott (New Chaplain to HM Prison Hull) with Gary Sword (Head of Reducing Reoffending at HMP Hull).

In September, we spent some time in groups looking at Christmas (and Advent) mission and ministry in our parishes, with a chance to reflect, imagine together and learn from each other. Dave Milns and Dawn Rablen serve as St Aidan’s representatives at deanery synod.

Dawn reflects, “The most interesting Synod meeting for me was a visit by Gary Sword who has worked as a Chaplain in Hull Prison for 32 years. The prison was built in 1850. It also serves Newcastle, Sheffield, Preston and other places and has 3,800 prisoners a year. Redundancy and inability to get a job leads many to re-offend. Many cannot read, have been abused and suffered fatherlessness. 40% don’t receive visits from family or friends and 20% are released homeless. On day one, if they have no support or Universal Credit, they can revert. Gary spends time with prisoners mainly helping their rehabilitation. He tries to visit a new prisoner within 24 hours. He organises services and study groups, together with other religious chaplains and the prisoners learn that they can all be forgiven by God. They are so ‘chuffed’ when they learn something and get a certificate!”

SAFEGUARDING Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility —

Safeguarding means the action the Church takes to promote a safer culture. The Church of England affirms the ’Whole Church' approach to safeguarding. This approach encompasses a commitment to consistent policy and practice across all Church bodies, Church Officers and that everyone associated with the Church, who comes into contact with children, young people and adults, has a role to play. St. Aidan's Parochial Church Council has complied with section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 (duty to have regard to the House of Bishops' guidance relating to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults).

All members of the PCC, as trustees, participate in the training required by the Guidance, to complete a Confidential Declaration Form and have a DBS check.

If you have any concerns relating to Safeguarding please contact our team. The appointed Safeguarding Representative for St. Aidan's is Rev. Rich Phillips. The Assistant Safeguarding Representative for St. Aidan's is Mrs. Barbara Osbourne.

MISSION PARTNERSHIPS

From the tithe of our church giving over the whole of 2024 we have sent £1000 to each of these 5 organisations: OMF, Philippines Church Assistance Program (CAP), Inside Out Rehab, Eternal Benefits Hull, Hull YFC.

1.Through OMF we started supporting Adam Young, serving in Japan, in Jan 2024. During the year he has continued with language and culture learning. Functioning in evangelism or church ministry requires good Japanese, a difficult language to learn. Recently he has been able to prepare and deliver some sermons which has been stressful. He asks prayer that he could find a good balance between work and ~ rest.

2.CAP helps churches in the Philippines buy land and build. New churches are starting all the time, usually in a rented space which they soon outgrow. If they save money into a building fund deposited with CAP, then when the time comes to buy land and build, CAP will help with a loan in addition to refunding the deposit. Loan repayments and new deposits are recycled to help the next batch of new churches.

3.Inside Out Rehab, based in Hull, is a Christian charity enabling those trapped in addictions to recover and live free. If needed, a period of residential rehab is offered.

4.Eternal Benefits Hull helps around 150 people a week with food, furniture, clothing etc in the context of supportiveness and friendship. Some are young people in abusive homes, some are homeless, or exoffenders, or asylum seekers, or elderly people living in poverty, or coming out of addictions, or fleeing domestic violence.

5.Hull YFC is a Christian based youth and community work in Hull. There is a Childrens

Breakfast Club, and Frontier Camps for young people which give some the first experiences of faith. Since Covid there has been a Youth Club activity programme to help boost confidence.

Michael Rablen

BUILDING & PREMISES

We give thanks once again for the gift of our buildings and the many ways they support our worship, mission, and community life. In 2024, we continued to care for and improve our spaces—ensuring they are safe, welcoming, and fit for purpose as places where the good news of Jesus can be shared, heard, and lived out. It has been encouraging to see real progress across a wide range of projects, from essential maintenance to forward-looking upgrades.

Key developments this year included the completion of Phase 1 of our roofing project, with Phases 2 and 3 approved by PCC – we hope to schedule this work for 2025. Our alarm system was upgraded and now covers the whole site, CCTV installed, and further LED lighting rolled out to reduce costs long term.

Essential repairs were completed across key rooms, and a commercial dishwasher will be installed in early 2025, to replace the faulty one. A review of our sound and visual system is underway, with Accessibility grant improvements being explored. We also met key compliance needs, including securing a new Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).

Rebranding work progressed significantly - as is evident in the new format of Annual Report! This isn’t just about a new look—it’s about better communicating our message and pulling together all our different ministries in a changing culture. A new logo and visual identity have been approved, and a website redesign, outside signs, banners, flag, flyers, window decals, floor mat and a social media launch are planned for Easter 2025.

We’re very grateful to the many individuals who support the broad and expanding remit of activity in these areas; including cleaning, gardening, maintenance, and serving through our Buildings and Premises Committee. Much of the work mentioned has been made possible with financial grant support, as we seek to offset costs to ensure our other income primarily supports mission and ministry. As ever, practical service continues to be marked by prayer, laughter, and a shared sense of purpose. Thank you!

Dan Broom

LIFE SKILLS

The Life Skills group has become far more than a team of volunteers working on practical projects—it has grown into a supportive, faith-rooted community. While members have contributed to improving the church premises and surrounding areas, the most profound outcomes have been personal and spiritual. The group meets not only to develop skills, but to share life together, pray together and eat together. The group is a space to be vulnerable, to encourage, to belong and be accepted.

One participant described Life Skills as a “suicide prevention group,” a powerful reminder that its impact reaches well beyond physical transformation. For many, it has provided structure, purpose, and connection at critical moments in their lives. The experience of shared work, mutual support, and spiritual grounding has helped individuals grow in confidence and begin contributing in new ways to church and community life. We give thanks for all that has been achieved—and all that is still to come.

CAFÉ SPACE & DISCOVERY BIBLE STUDIES

Café Space continues to be a warm and supportive environment each Wednesday morning following the BCP Communion service. It began in response to positive feedback from our Warm Space initiative and has become a valued part of midweek life at St Aidan’s. Open from 10–12, it offers free hot drinks and sweet treats—but more importantly, it provides a safe space for emotional and relational support through conversation, listening, and prayer. Many speak of it as a moment of connection and peace in their week.

Discovery Bible Studies (DBS) have grown steadily throughout 2024, offering opportunities to explore Christian faith and engage with scripture. Throughout the year they’ve been held in both church and home settings—with the odd DBS even emerging spontaneously during Café Space, as it’s a very simple tool to use. The sessions are centred on discipleship, honest questions, and shared leadership, helping each member to grow in confidence and share their faith beyond the group.

Dave Huntridge and Dan Broom

FINANCES

Treasurer Report (2024 Church Accounts)

In this year’s Report, and considering the continuing cost of living crisis, I think it is only appropriate to start off by saying a heartfelt and sincere One Big Thank You to each and every member of our Church Family!

In 2024, the Church Accounts include the General Fund, 3 Designated Funds and 2 Restricted Funds. The General Fund contains the bulk of our giving, our Parish Share payment to York Diocese, and our day-to-day running expenses.

For our newer members, the Accounts are produced/issued monthly to the PCC for viewing/questions, and the Annual Accounts are approved at our AGM, are professionally examined, and then submitted to the Diocesan Finance Dept.

General Fund

As you can see in the Accounts for 2024, we had a deficit of £5,101.54 – this compares to a surplus of £3,910.69 in 2023. There are a number of reasons for this deficit, but please be assured that we are being wise with our money.

Parish Giving Scheme & Total Giving

St Aidan’s has been using the Parish Giving Scheme (PGS) for a high percentage of its giving since 01/01/23. Our Donors give by Direct Debit to PGS on 1st of the month, and our Church receives 100% of those donations by about 10th, and then if the donor is a taxpayer, the Gift Aid is calculated and then transferred automatically about a week later. In January 2024 we had 23 donors, giving £3,379, and in December 2024 we had 24 donors, giving £3,630 – a 7% increase. There is no cost to St Aidan’s for using PGS, so if you wish to join, please ask Michael or myself for the details.

In 2024, total giving in the GF was £49,739.62 – this total is before we take off the tithe portion (10%) and compares to £42,223.65 in 2023 - a massive £7,515.97 up or 17.8% up!! This is why we are so thankful to you all.

One Off Grants

With many thanks to Dan (Broom), we continued to be successful in one-off grants, but with a higher total of £14,804.32 (£1,700 in 2023) – the bulk of this figure comprising of one from The Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner for Humberside £10,145.72 (For new Security Systems), one from YDBF (York Diocese Board of Finance) £1,000 (For Winter Fuel), and one from Hull City Council £175.00.

FINANCES

Treasurer Report (cont)

Interest & Lettings

From the CCLA Investment Account, we received £4,761.37 in Interest for the year (Compared to £3,708.66 in 2023). Lettings income of £11,755.89 in 2024 was up from £11,004.90 in 2023, with £11,016.04 coming from the Pre-School.

Overall, our General Fund Income was £92,449.86 (Before Tithes) or £86,485.21 (After Tithes), which is £18,937.51 up (28%) on the previous year (£67,547.70 in 2023)

Expenditure

Our total GF Expenditure of £91,586.75 in 2024 was £27,949.74 (44%) above 2023, but we are an active Church. The biggest expense is our Parish Share (FWO), and in September 2023 the PCC decided to increase the FWO for 2024 to £36,000 (2023 = £35,000). Salaries were up by £658.54 to £4,674.84 (We employ Mrs J. Lowson and Mr M. Hill for cleaning, and Mrs B. Osbourne for admin); Staff Expenses were £3,028.91 (Similar to £2,967.45 for 2023), including Yorkshire Water costs (£825) and KCOM Broadband costs (£840) for the Vicarage, and costs for mobile phone, travel and office equipment. Running Costs of £16,361.48 (£14,134.03 in 2023), with the main items being our Annual Insurance £4,700, CCLI Music/Video Licence £831, Fawley Judge & Easton for examining our Accounts and Payroll £792, Kingdom Coffee £459 (Very important!), Veolia Waste Services £425, Photocopier cover £360, Fire Extinguisher Service £250, Hull C.C. Pest Control £228, Water Charges £215, Zoom costs £187, Microsoft Licences £180, Communion Wine, Wafers and Psalm Crosses £165, Paper Towels/Toilet Rolls £138(!), and the list goes on …. Utility Bills in 2024 were £9,613.96, which was a huge £5,497.55 or 134% increase year on year! Unfortunately, our 3-year deal with SSE finished on 31/03/24, plus we were overcharged (This has been repaid in 2025), and we are now with E-on, but like the whole population, the wholesale gases prices had rocketed. Major Repairs for the Church included the New Alarm System £6,968, Internet Upgrade £557, Roofing Repairs £1,668, and Lead Window repairs £255.

Tithes (Designated Fund)

Our Tithe Giving payments were £5,587.57 (Tithes from 2023, given in 2024) – we gave £900 to our 5 main charities: Adam Young (Serving with OMF in Japan), Eternal Benefits, Hull YFC, Inside Out; Philippines Church Assistance, as well as £400 to St John (Rosmead) and River City Church, and £287.57 to Christians in Entertainment. We have not paid out our Tithes from 2024, and £5,964.65 stands as the balance in the Tithes Fund, which is a record amount!

FINANCES

Treasurer Report (cont)

Community Development Project (Designated Fund)

We received further grants – One Off was Hull & ER Charitable Trust £600 (October Family Funday), River City Church £640 (Recovery Course), Forum CIO – Winter Warm Grant £7,248, Back to Ours Christmas Parade £500, and Reoccurring was £9,999.96 (The Willats Trust). Our main expenses (Apart from Salaries) included a new iPad £478.97 (In Staff Expenses), food and outreach connected to Café Space, Breakfast Club and Garden Maintenance Group (In Mission Costs), the Family Funday £865.00 (In Community Events) and Scargill House (To enable Dan’s retreat) £431.87 (In Training etc.).

New Worshipping Community (Designated Fund)

We now employ Alex (Baxter) as our Multiply Worker for 2 days a week, after we received recurring grants from YDBF £8,000, and from Ann Watson Trust £5,200 (Year 3 of 3). Also, we received £1,300 in one-off grants. Mission Costs included meals and resources for the Thursday Family Meal (January – May), for Chosen Tuesdays, and now the Breakfast Club, and £2,839 on the Prayer Room Redesign Project, and what an excellent space it is too.

Emmanuel (Restricted Fund)

This fund has been part of the Main Accounts for a lot of years, and was set up by Church Members wishing to support a former Church Member, who was sadly deported. It has no impact on the remainder of the Accounts and it is only administered by our Assistant Treasurer. Any monies received in from donors are then transferred to Emmanuel via BACS. We made 2 payments in 2024.

Eden (Restricted Fund)

Following the PCC decision in 2023 to support Rev. Anne Richards and the Chaplaincy Team at Archbishop Sentamu Academy, Adam Norton of Label of Love was employed on a part-time basis from September 2023. Our first termly invoice was paid in January 2024 and for 2024 we have spent £4,970.00.

And Finally ….

An enormous ‘ Thank You ’ to all the Finance Team, who give their time every Wednesday and Sunday to count/complete the forms, and especially to Michael Rablen (Assistant Treasurer) and Victor Adeniran. We continue to serve God in our Parish, and we sincerely thank Him for His abundant provision in 2024.

Dave Milns and Michael Rablen.

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ST AIDIINS SOUTHCOATES, PCC (A Registered Cbarity No 1155633) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31 DECEMBER 2024 Fawley Judge & Ea51on Chartered Certified Accountsnts I Parliament Street Hull HUI 2AS

St Aidans Southcoates, PCC Cont¢nts Inforniation Page I Report of the Independent Examiner Page 2 Receipts and Payments account Page3-5 Sialement of A5set5 and Liabilities Page 6 Note5 to Ihe Financial Statements Page 7

St Aidans Southcoates, PCC Information For The Year Ended 31st December 2024 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Reverend R Phillips Mr S Billinglon Mr M Hill Mr D Milns Mr. S Pickering Mrs D Rablen Mr M Rablcn Mrs E Billington Mrs C S Hunlridge Mr D M Bloom Mr N Lendon Mr D Huntridge CHARITY NUMBER 1155633 FULL CHARITY NAME Thc Parochial Church Council of the Ecclc5iastical Parish of St Aidans Southcoates OFFICE ADDRESS: I JY Southcoates Avenue Hull HU9 3HF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER.. J M Leathley FCCA Fawley Judge & Easion Chartered Ceriified Accounlanls I Parliament Stieei Hull HUI 2AS

St ARdans Southcoates, PCC Independent Examiner's Report For The Year Ended 31st December 2024 To the memb¢rs of St Aidan's Southcoates. PCC. I report on the financial slalem¢nt5 of St Aidan's Church. Southeoates for the year ended 315t December 2024, which are set out on page5 3 10 7. Respective responsibilities of committee members and independent examiner. As the cnmmittee members you are responsible for the prcparalion of the financial slalemenl- you consider (hat an audit is not required lor this year under Section 144(2} of the Charilies Act 201 Ilthe Aci) and Ihal an independent examinalion is needed. It is my responsibility to= Examine Ihe accounls under section 145 of the Act- To follow such procedures laid down ID the General Directions given by ihe Charity Cotnmissioners under Section 145{5){b) oFthe Act and.. To slate whether particul matlers have come to my altentiou. Basis of independent eXiDer'S report: My examination was carried out tn accordance with ihe General Directions given by the Charity Commissioner5. An examination includes a review of thc accounting records kept by St Aidan's Church Committee and a comparison of thc financial statetnents with those recoids. It also includes coDsideration of any unusual items or disclosurcs in the financial stsi¢ments and 5cckin¥ explanalions from you as truslees concerning such matters. The procedures do not provide all of the evidence thal would be required in an audit, coDsequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view. and the rewyrt is limited to those matters sel oul in the statemeni below. IDdependent exgminer's st*tement: In connection with my examiDation, no matter has cotne to my attention.. _ { l ) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respecL the requirements- to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of Ihe Act: and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requircmcnls ofthe 2011 Act have been met- or {2) lo which. in my opinion. atlenlion should be drawn in order to cnable a proper underslanding of the accounts to be leac athley Fawley Judg¢ & Easton Chartered Certified Aecountants I Parliament Street Hull HU12AS 3 ICRJ IGIS

St ARdans Southcoates, PCC Receipts and Payments Account For The Year Ended 31st December 2024 2023 Income Expenditure Balance Unrestricted Funds General Fund 26.124 1.808 3,682 843 I,255 2,093 Donations through PGS- Tax Etricient 27,999.81 Donations ihrough PGS- Non GA 3.898.77 Tax Efficient Giving 5.661.66 Planned Giving £30 & under 1.116.21 P1krted Giving over £30 898.20 Collection5 £30 & under 1.162.34 Coll¢ctions over £30 & cheques 0.00 One off grant 14.804.32 Cafc Donations 2,266.80 r)(Jnations over £30 .761.87 Dividends & IDlerest 3.711.11 Fees Retaincd 5?4.65 1,700 1.727 4A 3,535 660 IE-I I 1.005 186 (1.158) (35.000) (4.016) {2.967) (548) (14.134) (4.116) (1,499) (32) (166) Lettings & Trading Income Other Income Donations by PCC Parish Share Salaries Staff Expenses Mission & Evangelism Costs Running Costs Utility Bills Major repairs- Church & Gard¢n Major repairs - Hall Other Outgoings 11.755.89 957.12 830. 36.000.00 4.674.84 3.028.91 1.643.51 16.361.48 9.613.96 10.193.43 8.101.72 1.138.90 2024 Totsls 2024 Nel Movement 76.518.75 91.586.75 15 068.00 Tithe5 Transfers Tax Efficient Transfer all Other Gsvin8 Tithes Giving 3.830 392 (3,894) 3.740.16 ,?.13 8 5,587.57 2024 Totals 20?4 Nci Movement 4.973.96 5.587.57 £328 613.61

St Aidans Southcoates, PCC Receipts and Payments AccouDt (continued) For The Year Ended 315t December 2024 2023 Income Expenditure Balgnre Neiv Worshipping Community Tax Efficienl Giving Planned Giving Grants received - one-off Grants reccived- reCulng Salaries Staff Expenscs ML53ion Costs Training 1.020.00 0.00 1.300.00 11,784.40 20 8,000 4.200 (1.663) 11.209) 1705) 8,534.96 23.40 5.077.87 81.60 2024 Tolals 2024 Net Movemenl 14,104.40 13.717.83 £386.57 Community Devclopmellt Project 960 442 3,430 12.477 Tax Efficient Giving Planned Giving One Off Grants Recurring Grant5 Events Incomc Salaries Staff Expense5 Mission Costs Public Space Community Event Costs Trnining, plannin¥ & hire Venue expenses & hire 0.00 0.00 8.988.00 9,999.96 527.25 {26,071) (913) (4.936) (1.415) {308) (307) 28.420.05 843.96 620.35 925.79 507.80 2024 Tots15 2024 Net MovcniGnt 19.515.21 31.317.95 11 80?74 Missions Planned Giving Missjon Costs 0.00 2024 Totals 2024 Net Movement 0.00 0.00 £0 £0.00 Restrieted Funds Emmanuel 545 410 (1.140) Tax Efficicnl Giving Other Giving Charitablc Giving 120.(Y) 300.(K> 595.(KJ 2024 Totals 2024 Net Movement 420.00 595.(M) 185 175.00

St Aidans Southcoates, PCC Receipts and Pavments Account (continued) For The Year Ended 31st December 2024 2023 Income Expenditure BalllThce Eden Rent Received Tax EICIent Giving My Donate GA Other Donations One off Giants Trading Income Rent Paid Salary Mission & Evangelism Costs Partnetship Fee Trading Costs 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4,970.00 0.00 2024 Tota15 2024 Nel Movement 0.00 4.970.00 £0 4 970.00 Gift Aid 13.930 15 Rcceipt re 2023 AdjustTnent 10,283.14 2024 Toials 2024 Net Movement 10.283.14 0.00 £13 945 £10 283.14 Tolal Receipis and Payments £125,815.46 £147.775.10 £(2,461) Total Nel Movement £(21.959.64) £131.849 Cash Fu{ts at 31 December 2023 £129.388.34 12 Cash funds at 31 December 2024

St Aidans Southcoates, PCC Statement of Assets and Liabilities For The Year Ended 31st December 2024 2023 Cash Funds 2024 20 100.285 Cash CCLA 41.48 87.996.07 0.00 29.083 0.00 HSBC Eden HSBC PCC Current HSBC PCC Savings 19.391.15 Total Cash Fund5 Other Monetary Asset5 HMRC GA DUE £3 120.28 Liabilities 0.00 Fees owed to Diocese £130 Total Net Assels £110 548_-S8 Funds Summary Opening Ba5ance Non-cash Movement Net Movement Closing Balance Gtfl Aid General Flind Tithes New Worshipping Communtty 12.906.35 Community Development Project Emmanuel Eden -50.674.27 5.689.86 (15.068.00) (613.61) 10.547.33 ,171.93 46.153.60 6.248.18 386.57 255.00 13.547.92 37.699.49 416.25 23,401.28 (11.802.74) (17i.00) (4,970.00) 25.896.75 271.25 18.431.28 30.00 130 787.50 31 192.52 £12 004.26 £11054 These financial statement5 were approved by the members ofthe General Committee on and signed on their behalf by.. - Reverend R Phillips

St Aidans Southcoates, PCC Notes To Finalleial Statement5 For The Year Ended 31st Deeember 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of prep&ration The financial statements of the PCC have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulalions 2006 using the ReIptS and Payments Basis. 1.2 Gr2nt5 and donations A donation or grant lo the charity is recognised as incoming funds when all the following condiliork5 have been met.. (a) (b) (c) The charity is Icgally entitled io receipt- There is reasonable assurdnce of receipt. and Ils monetary value Can be measured with s1CleI reliability. Fund accountine IncomiDg resources that may be applied for the Charity s general Pu05eS are trealed as "unrestricted" incominu resoLbrc¢s and arc crediled to the "unrestricted funds" Funding for purposes designated for sp¢¢ific purposc by th¢ Tn¢tees is credited to "designated funds" Where 2 donation or wt is required to be used for a specific purpose. Ihe amount conccrncd is Ir¢ated as a"re5tricied" incoming resourcc and is credited to the appropriat¢"re5tricted fimd" 1.4 The charity is registered in the UK and has the benefit of exemption from UK tax liabilily provided any surplus made by the charity is used for charitsble purposes.

ST AIDIINS SOUTHCOATES, PCC (A Registered Cbarity No 1155633) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31 DECEMBER 2024 Fawley Judge & Ea51on Chartered Certified Accountsnts I Parliament Street Hull HUI 2AS