CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 1st January 2024 Period end date Period start date To 31st December 2024 Charity name: The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of All Saints, Stock Harvard Charity registration number: 1158160 Objectives and Activities SORP referenue Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document Para 1.17 Ragular publlc worshlp open lo all. The provlslon of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplatlon. Pastoral wodf including the sick and bereaved. Teaching Chrisliantty thrDugh sermons and small Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the publi benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1,17and 1.19 As above, Para 1,18 There has been no special nolioe taken of this guidance. Additional infonnation {optlonal) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program relat.ed investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers
Other Achievements and Performance SORP refei'enL The charity has lust continued with regular Sunday worship. Summary of the main achi6vem6nts of the charity, identifying the difference the charitls work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 1.20 Additional Information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Investment performanGe against. objectives Para 1.41 oth8r
Financial Review Review of the charitws financial position 8t the end of the eriod statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statin are held wh Ih8L Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in de'ficit Explanation of any uncertainties aboul the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.21 The charity had an income of £120,395 in the year - Exp&ns8s' were £317,076. £240,077 was spent on major roof repairs and eleGtrical work. Reserves at 3151 Decemher 2024 were £110,203. Reserves are held for potential additional building repair¥ and for'mission & Outreach, Para 1.22 Para 1.22 £110,203 Fara 1.22 Para 1.24 Para 1.23 Additional Information {optional) You ma choose to inGlude further statements where relevant about,. The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 Investment polioy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46 other
Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts: Typ8 of goveming document Irubl dcJ:-,,,, How is the charity constituted? {p.a unlrip.orporatpI asaociation, Clu Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or Inore trustees Parochial Church Council of All Saints, Parish Church Stock Harvard Para 1.25 AGt of Padiament Para 1.25 Church of England Para 1.25 Elerted by those on tha elactoral rolg Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further slatements where relevant about.. Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The charity's organisational str'ucture and any wider network with which the cliarity works Para 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 other Reference and Administrative details Charity name The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of All Saints, Stock Harvard other name the chari uses Re istered chari number Charity's principal address 1158160 All SAINTS, Chui'ch Stock Road Essex CM49BN
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charlty Dates acted If not for whole ear Trustee name Offico lif any) Namo of person lor body) enÉitled toa polnt tru6tee ifan Anthony Barker Pauline Collier David Sainsbury Corrine Duty Judith Sabine Margaret King Martin King Gerald Scolt Treasurer Church Warden Secretary Alma Clements 10 Peter Stas Reverend Maranda Seaman 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Cor orate trusteos - names of the directors at the date tFie re ortwasa Lroved Director name Name of trustees holding title to propety belongirig to the charity Trustee nam• Dates acled If not for wholey_ear
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description ot the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose b8half the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's cbjects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets Additional informatlon (optlonal) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executive Dr names of senior staff members (Optional information) Exemptions from disclosure personnel details Reason for non-disclosure of ke_ Other o tional information
Declaratioris The trustees declare that they hav6 approved the trustees, report above. Slgned on behalf of the ch rity's trustees Signature{s) Full name(s) Position {8g S8cretary, Chair, etc) David Sainsbury Treasurer Date 31" July 2025
All Saints, Church, Stock Harvard. Annual Parish Meeting and Annual Parochial Church Meeting To be held In Church On Monday 12 May 2025 at 7:30pm
Parochial Chllrch Council of All Saints, Parish Church Stoclc Harvard Agenda for the Annual PaTish Mc¢tiiig Monday 12 May 2025 @ 7:30pm Approval of the minutes of 22 April 2024 Election of CbuTchwarden(s) A.genda for the Annual Parochial Church M¢eting Monday 12 May 2025 @ 7:45pm roval of the minutes of 22 A ri12024 Main Re orts l) Electoral Roll Report 2) PCC Proceedings Report 3) Financial Stat¢ment 2024 4) FabrAC Report 5) Servers 6) Organist & Choir 7) Priest-in-charge Report Jane Steel tserry Scolt Richard Sainsbury Martin King I Peter Stas Jan¢ Steel l Rachel Hill Gery Scott. Rev Jacqui Pearson Miscellaneous R orls A) D¢an¢ry Synod Representative Report B) Unity Conttnittee C) Compass Churchcs Rcprescntativ¢ Rcport. D) Overseas Mission E) Church I School Links F) Safeguarding C") Sidespeople II) Readers Pauline Collier Pauline Collier / Jallc Stc¢l Jiidith Sabille Julia Seaman Pauline Colli Judith Sabine Pauline Collier Paul.ine Collier Election of 5 members to the Parochial Church Council Election of O representative for the Deanery Synod Election of l Representative for Compass Group Appointnent of F,lectoral Roll Officer AppointLnent of Independent Finaiicial Examiner Appollittnent. of Safeguarding Officer Any other busilless, discussion or questions. NB After the meeting the members of the new PCC, should meet to elect the Vice Chair, Treasurer, 'Sidespersoni&' (or Assistants to the Churchwardens), Secretary and officers for tlie coming year and to the date of the first meeting. estedwpaxtmbey¢mber.IA&rf1eHl%e$K-c/lNrge&C&>-T.J1i144.Oee0Yal2cfrwEÈh-1he-C@ guidelines and evaluated ipon the nzimber ofthose on the ER) gds 13.04.25
Parochial Church Council of All Saints, Parish Church Stock Harvard Chair (Priest in charge) Rev. Jacqui Pearson ViLe Chair Assistant Priest Rev Miranda Svdman Churchwarden(s) Deanery Synod Pauline Collier [until 2027] Elected Corrinne Duty (until 2025] Richard sailisbi (Treasurer) [unlil 2025] Pet Stas [Ulltil 202,.5] Margaret King [until. 2026] Jane Steel [until 2026] Anthony Barker [uJ.iti12027J Martin l(ing [until 2027] MiL,hae.l. McGcachie [until 2027] Alma Clements-scott [until 20271 Gelly Scott (Secretary) [until 2027] Safeguarding Officer Compass ChurLhes Rep Electoral Rol.1 Ofiicer Jane Steel [until 20271 gds 13.04.25
Parochial C'hurch Council of All Saints, Parish Church Stock Harvard 1) Electoral Roll As at 31.12.2024 there were 95 people on the electoral roll consisting of 48 resident in the Parish and 47 non-resident. There were 2 additions to the roll during 2024. As required by the Church Representation Rules in 2025 we will be preparing a new Electoral roll and this will be effective from 1 st May 2025 and put on display in church for inspection. 2) Review of the Year 2024 The PCC met on 8 occasions last Church year (viz. 30.01.24; 27.03.24' 22.04.24' 03.06.24; 04.07.24; 23.07.24' 24.09.24,' 20.11 ,24) when the following main topics were discussed: Jan-Dec a) Finance For full details please refer to financial reports later in this document. We are grateful for the time and ministry provided by both our Priest-in-charge (Rev,Jacqui Pearson) and our Associate Priest (Rev. Miranda Seaman). c) Card Machine We researched, purchased and installed a card machine to collect payments since it is diffi'cult to handle and bank cash, d) Mass Booklets These are awaiting final 'tweaks' and approval by Rev Ja¢qui. e) Bollards In Car Park We are in discussion with the Pansh Council with a view to getting these r&sited I positioned Fabric Please see report(s) submitted by Marttn King and Peter Stas g} Weddin Funeral and Or anist Fees The annual review of these fees took place and recommendations implemented. h) Pastoral Care It was a concern that we need to address rtain issues. Rev Jacqui is aware and will report baGk. i) School Governor A re.signation and subsequent appointment was agreed. gds 13.04.25
Parochial Church CounciI of All Saints, Parish Church Stock Harvard uardin The Diocesan safeguarding policy was reviewed and implemented. No major issues were identified during the year, Secretary Gerald Scott gds 13.04.25
Paroehial Church Councll of All Saints, Parish Church Stock Harvard 3) Finance Re Ort 2024 In 2024 we spent £112,189 on roof repairs and £127,888 on re-wiring, new lighting and heaters. We reiVed a VAT grant of £39,088 relating to this expenditure. Therefore the net cost of the.se two projects was £200,989. Back in 2022123 we received £245,291 from the Diocese for the Rectory Hall and a Special Fund was created from this money to initially be used on these repair projeGts. Excluding the major repair transactions, unrestricted income for 2024 was £74,397 and expenditure £75,519, so breakeven. The main focus of the year was the repair work so there was no other abnormal expenditure. The Flower Festival did take place and made a profit of £6,004. The £37,410 Parish Share was paid in full. In the year The Overseas Mission committee donated £2,730 to various international Christian charities and The Friends, of All Saints, raised just over £5,400 for the Church bLAilding. At the end of the year the general unrestricted fund held £52,424. the unrestricted Special Fund (relating the Rectory Hall monies) £28,940. The Friends of All Saints, Church £24,486. The Overseas Mission Committee £767. and the Special Objects Fund £3,586. Treasurer Richard Sainsbury gd4 13.Q4.25
Parochial Church Council of All Saints, Parish Church Stock Harvard Independent Examiner's Report to the PCC of All Saknts, Parish Church, Stock Harvard I report on the acc'ounts of the PCC for the year ended 31 Decanber 2024, whiLh are set out on pages 6 to 13. Respective responsibilities of the PCC and examiner The charity's trustees consider tha.t an audit is nol reqiiired for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independ¢nt examination is needed. It is my responsibility to eXlline the accounts under section 145 of the ChItIeS Act. to follow procedures laid down in the gene,ral directions givell by the Charity Conmiissioners s¢¢tion 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act. and state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Illdependent Examiners Statement My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Comrnission. An 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 uniisud items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explallation8 frouL th¢ PCC concerning any such llLattcrs. Tbe procedures undertakeii do not provide all the evidence that Miould be required in an audit, and consequently llo opinion is givcll as to wheth& the awounts present a 'tnLe and fair, VA¢W and tb¢ report is limited to those matters set out in the st'atemeiit below. Independent examiner's st.atement In connection with my cxamilldtion, no matla1 matters have come to my attention which give me cause to believe that in any material respect,. accoullting records wcrc not kcpt in aLiordance with s. 130 of thL Chanties 2011 Act. or thc accounts do not a,ccord with the accowiting records. I hav¢ come acroys no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper undtanding of the accounts to be reached. Peter John Bentley 10 Mytn Meadow Stock May 2025 gds 13.04.25
Parochial Church Council of All Saints, Parish Church Stock Harvard STATEIWIENT OF 14INANCIAL AC'fMTtEs For the year ended 31 December 2024 Uiiregtricted Restricted Endowment Funds Funds Funds Total Funds 2024 2023 Note JNCOMING RESOITRCES Incoming resoiircesfrom donors Other voluntary incoming resources 2(b) Incoming resourcesfront Gperating ctivities - to further the Council's objects - to generate fillds 2{a) 42,523 39,088 6,876 49,399 39,088 48,910 2,000 2(c) 2(d) 7,031 .l9,928 7,031 19,928 9,749 57,156 Incomefrom investments Total Incoming Resources 2(¢) 4,915 34 113 485 120,395 122,166 Cost ofgeneratingfynds 3(d) Grants 3(a) Activities directly relating to the work 3(b) of the church normol running costs major repairs l3,658 13,658 1,480 15,004 2,300 1,480 61,811 240,077 61,811 240,077 58,069 Church ma77agement and administralion 50 50 Total resources Used 315 596 317,076 75,373 Net Movement In .Funds -L202 111 Balances Brought ForwXI at. I st January 283 475 23 409 306,884 260 091 Balances Carried Foiivard at 31st Dece]nber 81,364 28,839 11.0,203 306,884 s 13.04.25
Paroc]Lial Church Council of All Saints, Parish Church Stock Harvard BALANCEI SHELT AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024 Notes 2024 2023 FIXED ASSETS TangÉble fixed assets ctnlRENT ASSETS Debtors 31,094 15,565 84,359 131,018 9,308 155,530 150,702 315,540 Short terni deposits Cash at ban1< and in hand LIABILITIES: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WTTHIN ONE ITAR Creditors 20,815 110203 110203 8,656 NET CURRbNT ASSETS 306,884 306,884 NET ASSE'TS FUNDS Unrestricted - general fLmd Restiicted 52,424 28,839 28,940 53,546 23,409 229,929 UnTestiict.ed - special fulld 110,203 306,884 Approved by the Parochial Church Council on 26th April 2025 and signed on its behalf by: Rev. Jaequi Pearson (Chair) Judith Sabine (Churchwarden) Gerald Scott (Secretary) I'hc notGS on pages 9 to 13 form part of these accounts g$ 13.04.25
Parochial Church Council of All Saints, Parish Church Stocli Harvard NOTES, I.'O THF FINANCIAL STATLIVILNTS for the year ended 31 December 2024 I. ACCOUN'fING POLICIES Th¢ faLIa1 slatem.ents have beell prepared ia accordance witb the Church AccoUtitg Regulations 1997 t.ogether with applicable accountitig stalldards and the ClJaritie8 Stat¢m¢nt of Recommended Practice (SOIiP). Resoiirces used Grants Grant8 and donations are accounted for when paid ()ver, or when awarded, if that Awaid creates a binding obligatioii on the PCC. The inancial statemcnts hav$ been prepared under the historfical ¢08t fionventiott exceptfor the valuation of free1ld land and buildings, which are shown at the 2001 valuatioii. Activilles directly reloling to the work ofthe Church The diocesan quota or P&rish Share is accounted for wh PPAyable. Since Total Inooming Resources have ex.ceeded £IOO,000 the PCC are obliged to prepare "Accrnal Accoullts". TFLIS means that the A¢¢ounts illclude & filll Balance Sheet and that. the in¢oine and expenw ot the various fidS for which the PCC is responsible are con801idated into one Ststemenl of 4itLan¢ial Activities. (SOFA). Flxed a58¢ts Rectory Hall. Untsl ISI Dec¢mber 2022 the PCC Insur the Rectory Hall al a replacemeiit value of £320,000 as theywere, acting as custodian for the Diocese. On Ist December 2022 the Diocesan Board of Finance p&id Ihe PCL £210,000 to purchase the aoAet. Funds General fund8 represent the funds of the PCC that are not subject to atiy restrictions regarding their use and are available fo.r application on the general purposes of the PCC,. Funds designated for a partiLwlarpurpose by the, PCC are, al80 unrestricted. Oth&rfixturés, fiiiings atFd nffiee p.quipmeFZt Equipinent hist]CallY used by the PCC is held at a 51dva1 value of £0. It and other purcha8e8 will be depreciilted on straight-line b&sis over 4 years. Individu&l iterns or equiproent with a purchase price of £ 1,000 or less are Thyitten off whell the asset is acquired. InveJlTNents Investments are valua at Allarket value at 31 DeLember. The accoiints include the all the tt'allsa¢tions, a88¢ts and liabilities for which tkne, PCC is responsibl¢ in law. Th¢y do not iticlude the accounts of Chl¢ groups that owe tELeir main affiliation to another body llor those that ar¢ infvrnial gatherings of C'hurcb. members. Currenl. assets Amounts owing to the PLC at 31 F)ecember in respeLt olfives and other incoine are shown as debtors le88 provision for atnoimts Ih<it may prove uii.colle¢table. Sbort-terni deposits in.Glude cash held on deposlt t.er with the CBF C.'hurch ot'F.rtglalld Funds, or at the bank. lllcoming Resources Voluntary income and capital souroes Collections are r¢cognis¢d wherj re¢¢ived by or on behalf of the l)CC. Planned giving rece,ivable ujjder Qovenant is .recognised only when reGekved. Incorne tax reGoverable on covenants or Git?. Aid donations is re¢ogni8ed when ihe incorne is LEGognised.. Grauts and leg1¢8 to Lhe PCC are acGounted foi a8 soon as the PCC is notified o'its iiiidisput¢d Ial ¢lltitlemenl and the amount due. Fund8 raised by the Flowe,r Festival alld similar ¢vents are aerounted t'or gross. s¢8 of books and magaLines .froJll th¢ ¥huT¢h bookstall are aGuounted for gross. o(hei' ordinary incomp Rental incorlle from tlie letling of thurch premi8es reoognised when the rentsl is dLie. Incomefrom inveslmenLg DivideThds and interesl. are accounted £01. when reLeivable. Tax recoverable, if ]y, on such income is recognised in the s&e aocounting yeai. Gains and los,yes on investpnexts Kealis'ed gains or losses are cOgnised whttn investments a Sold. Unrealised gains or Ios8e8 are acLounted for oll revaliialion of inv¢8ttll¢nl8 at 31 December. gds l 3.04.25
NOTES 'fo THL FINAIYCIAL STATEMENI'S for thc ycar Gnd¢d 31 Deccmbcr 2024 (continucd) JNCOMING RESOURCES Unrestric,ted Restricted Endowment Funds Funds Funds Total Funds 2024 2023 2(a) Incoming TOe£Sfrorn donur Planned giving - Gift Aid Donatiuns - Income tax recoverable - Other Planned Giving ColkLtions (open plate) at all servicss Gift Day Sundry donations 28,043 8,035 2,905 780 30,948 8,815 30,780 5,621 205 5,826 4,873 824 42,523 6,876 49,399 48,910 2(b) Other vjluntary Incoming ragources Grant: Granl: Listed Places of W()rthip reclaimed VAT Legacy 39,088 J9,088 39,088 39,088 2,000 2(c) Incoming resot4rcesfrom operating activities - to further the Council's obje¢ts Bool<stall and sundry sales Patrollal Supper Fees {weddmgs and funeTaJs} 79 79 55 9,694 7,031 7,031 9,749 2(d) Incoming resourcesfrom operating activities - to gcncratc fimds Proceeds from the sale of The Rectory Hall Flow¢r Fe8tival Fund raising events Shopping evening 35,291 21,010 128 727 19,212 716 19,212 716 19,928 19,928 57,1.56 2(e) Incomefwom i&s1entS Interest received 4,915 34 4949 4.351 2(*) Incomefrom insurance claims Insurance receipts TOTAL llNCOMINGRESOURCF 113,485 6,910 120,395 122,166
Parochial ch.urch Council of All Saints, Parish Church Stock Harvard NOTFS TO TItL' FINANCIAL SI'ATEllff NTS for the year ended 31 Decembcr 2024 (contiuued) 3 RESOURCES USED Unrutrlcted Funds Restricted ndOwment Funds Funds Total Funds 2024 2023 3(a) Grants - Missionary and charitable giving.. Church ovetsea8'. - Missionary societies I,ioo 380 I,ioo 380 1,400 900 - Relie,f and developmait agen¢i¢s Home missions and other Church Societie8 1,480 1,480 2,300 The Overseas Mission Committee donated £1,100 to USPG, £300 to The Convent of thv Sacred Passion (Kwa Mk'ono Polio HosteE), £300 to Let tELC Children Live, £530 to Holy Child Pmgraw. aad £500 to UK for UNHCIL 3(b) Activiti directly PElating to the work of ihe ckurch. Ministy.. . Parish Slwe - Ministy expenses - Cost of services Church - running exp¢D8es Church maintenance Church roof repairs Church electrical & heating repairs Other Parish expenses Salary of th¢ organi8t(s) Fees PARd to the Diocese Costs of Patronal Supper Up1¢p of churchyard and glebe Rectory Hall Gosts misce11tgouS Outgoings fiDm Special Objects Fuud 37,410 37,410 36,646 2,714 2,714 5,284 3,398 112,189 127,888 2,150 3,506 2,014 4,025 3,398 112,189 127,888 654 6,260 2,lQ7 1,078 4,786 3,027 6,260 2,107 3,984 3,9S4 2,278 (1,441) .101,888 301,888 58,069 3(G) CILurch management nnd administration Church office & admii)i,8tration miscellane.ous 50 50 50 50
Parochial Chllrch Council of All Saints, Parish Church Stock Harvard Cost ofgeneralingfunds 3(d) Cosls of Flower Festival C.osÈs of fund lsing events Costs of Pancake Supper Costs of fmd raising events Costs of Spring Lunch 13,208 13,208 14,357 450 450 400 Other costs including envelope schemcg. 67 13,658 13,658 15,004 TOTAL RESOURCES Uslli D 315,590 1,480 317,070 75,373 STAFF COSIS 2024 2023 Wages and salaries 6,005 4,886 G¢rry Scott received an organist salary of £(i,00S in the year,, (rerry Scott is a member of the PCC. No individii&l earned £40,OOQ p.& or mor¢. 12
Parochial Church Council of All Saints, Parish Church Stock Harvard NOTES TO THE FJNANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year end¢d 31 December 2024 (continued) FIXED ASSFI S .FOR USE BY THE PCC - Tangiblefixed assets Freehold land & buildings Chiirch Equiptnent Total GROSS BOOICVALUE AÉ l January 2024 Disposal 2,356 2,356 At 31 Dwember 2024 At l January 2024 Depreciation written bacli At.31 Decemb¢r 2024 2,356 2,356 DEPRECIATION 2,356 2.356 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 December 2024 At 31 De£ember 2023 The fehOld land and buildings comprising th¢ Rectory Hall weK sold to th¢ Dioty¢s¢ ou 1st December 2023. ANALYSIS O.F NET ASSETS B Y FUND 6(a) by asset clas UnrestnLted Restrlcted Li ndowment Funds Funds Fulld$ Totsl Funds 2024 2023 Fixed Assets Current Assets Current Liabilities IlJ2,179 28,839 131,017 315,540 8,65 306,884 Fund balance 81.364 28,839 1.10,203 6(b) byfynd General fLthd Endowznent Fund Friends OEAII Satnts, Upkeep of the Churchyard (Legacy) Over8¢a8 Mission Organ Fund (De8ignated) Fund balance 75J64 3,584* 78,948 281,855 24,487 24,487 768 768 1,654 5,000 8J Jfvs 28,839 110,203 306,884 * This represents the Specifa c)bje¢És Fu]id under the direction of the Rector. DEBTOIL8 2024 21123 tncon)e lax recovenAble (Gift. Aid) Olher debtors 8.814 9,167 141 31,094 9,308 13
Parochial Church Council of All Saints, Parish Church Stoclc Harvard 4) Fabrlc re ort for the ear 2024 Re ort b Martln Kln and Peter Stas We are thankful for our long-term church architect Rod Shelton for his patient and detemiined diligence - particularly in guiding us through the Diocesan Advisory Committee's directions over the lighting and also over the bat issues. ROOF REPAIRS UP TO JUNE 2024 Work on reroofing the Nave and Chancel roofs started at the end of 2023 but only made significant progress frorn the start of 2024 even though the wettest February on record led to extensive delays. Starting with the Chancel, roofs were stripped in turn. Main faults from the post-war repairs were the widespread absence of felt, use of battens that had not been tanalised and nails that were not stainless. All these issues were corrected. Several mandatory bat surveys concluded there was little evidence of bats apart from the tower. But we still had to argue hard to avoid including bat slots in the roof and allowing us to avoid the surveyorfs preference of felt (bitumastic rather than the modern breathable equivalent). The compromise is significant for all church roofs,. we simply agreed to place six bat boxes on elm trees in the lower graveyard, The main rooFing jobs included replacing all the major end beams and bargeboards and bolstering the gulley. We also added additional extem<il leading to tackle intemal damp patLhes particularly above the pulpit, the statue of Mary and the font. Guttering on the Nave's south face was also in a worse condition than expected, but thanks to the Friends, assistance we were able to install aluminium replacements, One surprise was how much detritus had been left in the void above the ceiling, comprising war- damaged tiles and even old metal fittings and a bookcase. All this had to be renioved and the area left spotlessly clean. Only about 40 per cent of the original tiles were re-usable. Fortunately our contractors found an excellent rnatch of secondhand tiles that were In a reasonable Gondition and should last many decades. Finally the external toilets block also needed reroofing and the work included replacing some of the side woodwork and gutten'ng. (FOY interest, completion of this final job was delayed for several weeks to avoid disturbing a blue tit family that had moved into one corner. Access was maintained when the roof was complete.) In short we are grateful to contractors Robbie Wilks of R.M, Wilks l_td and his partner Matthew Day of W&D Roofing for achieving what was described by one passing retired roofer as arnazing job - replacing roofing on a Grade 1 listed building to SLich a high standard but in such a way that no passer-by now needs to be aware of all that went on to make it fit for many more years. ELECTRICAL WORK,8 FROM MAY TO DECEMBER 2024 Paul Peacock of Peacock Electrical Services rommenced in mid-may of 2024 on our major project of rewiring andlor upgrading every electric'al item in the Nave, North Aisle and the Tower. We knew there were problems but the number of major faults was literally shocking - with widespread safety is.sues across ligtiting, heating, cabling and switchboards. 14
Parochial Church CollnLil of All Saints, Parish Church Stock Harvard We are grateful for the depths of Paul's expertise, and also for his willingness to share it and to review details continually as we made refinements. Above all we thank him for his endless patience over delays as we waited for various pemiissions. All work has been completed to the latest standards with, for instance, RCD protection on every GonneGtion and ARC protection on all relevant sy.stems. In addition we upgraded the heating (losing the red glow) and installed a modern lighting system that simplifies the controls while significantly reducing power consumption. The lighting system was supplied by Clarity Sound, Light and Vision of Braintree at a separate cost of £22,228 plus VAT and installed by Mr Peacock. The Nave and North Aisle heaters, also installed by Mr Peacock, were supplied by Infrared Heating Products Ltd of Burton on Trent at a cost of £12,253 plus VAT and have a 10-year warranty. One major challenge that was uncovered during the project concerned the aged power supply to the organ. The cabling was woefully inadequate and had obviously been running at a dangerously high temperature within the organ housing. All aspects of the supply were upgraded and a separate switchboard installed. This enabled us to run two permanent low-wattage downlights under the organ loft. New lights were installed in the tower. For the first time the Green Man In the high beams can be seen clearly. Modem replacements We also installed extemally for the corner downward floodlights over the footpath. ADDENDUM.. While the annual report above covers only work carried out in 2024, the following items have already been tackled for 2025 and will be listed again in the 2025 Fabric Report next year: 1. Mandatory safety lighting has been added within the Ghurch and includes a new fitment In the porch. Safety lights are also being installed for accessing the bell loft. 2. Tower heating. We had hoped to continue with the existing tower heaters but thpy were found to be unsafe. with original metal outer cases running live. We replaced them with smaller versions of the IHP heaters (again with 10-year warranties) and these have been supplied and the total cost Is c. £3,000 plus VAT. There was a delay while awaiting funds but Mr Peacock was due to complete the work before the APM at which this report is to be presented. 3. Final labelling, testing, tidying etc CONCLUSION We have striven throughout these projects not only to make the church a safer and better place to be, bLIt also to enhance flexibility both in the church and tower. We have already one concert and another is imminent and we have plans to use the tower in new ways for the commLJliity, 15
Parochial Chllrch Collncil of All Saints, Parish Church Stock Harvard 5) Servers ort b Jane Steel Our team consists of only 4 servers consisting of myself, Rachel Hill, Daniel McGuinness and Mike McGeachie. For most services, we have only had 3 servers due to Mike being unavailable after knee surgery, and somptimes only 2. This is challenging at times, but we have managed. Additional duties undertaken away from the weekly services include the ordering of candles, communion wafers, wine etc., and Rachel takes care of this, whereas I look after the laundering of the altar linen. Rachel and I both change the altar frontals as and when required. A big thank you to the team for your hard work and dedication! much appreciated by the Clergy and the congregation. I know the worl( we do is very We really need to expand the team and would welcome anyone who would like to join us. Full training will be givenl anist & Choimiaster Re ort Regular Sunday Masses and Weddings have been well attended by our rabed Choir and siinple anthems are perforrned when possible. More n)pmbers are required and always welcomed. During this year, with electrical works being carried out, the Tower has been out of use for the Choir to Uoe as gown storage and robing room. This has proved a challenge having to squeeze into the Vestry together with other equipment being stored. Thanks are ext.ended to the choir (and servers) for their understanding and flexibility - just as well we are not in the height of a pandemic. A serviGe of Nine Lessons and Carols in December 2024 was well supported at which we were. fortun<lte to have some additiondl help from a few members of the Wnttle Singers. Vestry and Church piano's re1ve regular tuning albeit that the one in the Church is subject to huge fluctuatioris in temperature and hLJmidity. 16
Parochial Church Council of All Saints, Pansh Church Stocli Harvard ort from the Priest-in-char - Rev Jac ui Pearson This year much of our time, energy, and money, have been focused on our building, with the two significant projects of the roof and the electrics. The church building is now much safer from potential water and fire damage, and we are hopefully a little warmer and a lot less red! A huge thank you must go to Martin King, Peter Stas and Graham Clark, who have put in many hours of voluntary labour helping Paul Peacock (our Flectrician}, in order to keep costs down and the projects on schedule. Thanks must also go to Judith Sabine, Richard Sainsbury and the whole pcc. We also have our new giving devi, awarded to the church in the summer following our application to the Diocese Giving Initiative. This will hopefully enable more people to give usirig their debit and credit cards and bringing in some vital income, especially from ServIS such as weddings, Christenings and at the Flower Festival. Of course, the vital heart beat of regular ServIS and events has continued alongside the building works. The school has been in church several times over the course of 2024, and I would like to say'thank you, to Pauline Collier and Rachel Hill for all their hard work in maintaining and improving the vital link with our church school, and to Leigh Mayhook forjoining the Governor body. We had our Flower Festival, lebrating the life and works of Roald Dahl. Thank you to Jill and Peter, and to all of the Flower Festival Committee, and thank you to Margaret Oddeii and all the Flower Arrangers, who did such a wonderful job, even amongst the grief of Christine Makings, passing. We have had numerous christenings, weddings and funerals. let us continue to pray that people in our community will Gonts'nue to come to church tL) mark these significant moments in their lives, and at such ServIS wp can provide a place of welcome, a place of prayer, and a place where the Gospel of Jesus is preached and lived out. For though this beautiful building is a physical building, made of stone, mortar, wood (and now plenty of fire-proof electrical cabling), All Saints, churc,h Is much more than a beautiful, ancient building. It is a building that has witness the prayers of countless believers over the cpnturies, has heard many hymns being sung, and seen many people fed both spiritually and physically by the body and blood of Christ at the Eucharist. We now need to continue to prayerfully discern how we can best use this building In our missioii to share the Gospel and build up the body of Christ - with Jesus fimily at the Gentre, for he Is our cornerstone. In this we need to think creatively. How can we use the gift of our building, and the gifts that each one of us bring, to bring the Good News of Jesus to our village? 17
Parochial Church Council of All Saints, Parish C'hurch Stocli Harvard A) Deane Re ort Re ort b Paullne Collier The Deanery met 4 time during 2024 at the following churches. Meadgate Church, Chelmsford X 2 St, MiLhael's Galleywood All Saints, Church, Writtle The Standing Committee also meet 4 times during the ye.ar at various churches. At each meeting a welcome to new members and clergy appointments is given. a thanks to departing clergy and the evening always closes with delegates meeting in groups to pray for items discussed, for our parishes and each other. At the December meeting, we were saddpned to say farewell to our Area Dean the Revd. Tim Ball. Tim has retired after many years as a priest. Tim was a great help to our church during our recent interregnum. The Rev'd Simon Pear, Pi'iest-in-charge of St. Andrew's Church Chelmsford is to be our nextArea Dean. Februa Deane Encoura ement. This day was held at Meadgate Church and the first session was entitled 'Stories of Encouragement,. The following subjects were discussed.. .Church Growth" Finance & Building,. Community Engagement,. Youth Work, Reflecting on the morning's topics the afternoon session involved prayer and mission B) Unit Committee Re ort b Pauline Collier Unity among the Three Churches in Stock began this year, the same as in previous years, with the Unity Service in the Village Hall. The service was led by Bishop Thomas Mcmahon but all three churches were involved with the orgaiiising of the event. The service was well attended by members of all the churches plus our local Scout Group. On Good Friday the churches combined to carry out the Walk of Witness. The Walk, which starts at Our Lady and St. Joseph Church with prayer, is led by a member of the group carrying a wooden cross, The procession proceeds to the High Street and heads towards the Chelmsford end of the village. It then crosses the road and walks to All Saints, Church for prayer and then proceeds lo Christ Church for the concluding acl of worship. The group then partakes of tealcoffee and hot cross buns. The Remembrance Day servi at the War Memorial is organised by the Unity Committee, in conjunction with the local branch of the Royal British Legion. This year the service at the War Memorial and the following Servi at the Legion Hall, was led by the Revd. Miranda Seaman of All Saints, Church, It was decided tl)al due to losing our printing outlet and lack of people to distribute them, Christmas Cards would not be available. Publicity regarding church services was printed on posters and displayed around the village. Year 6 pupils at stock Church of England Primary School, once again took part in a painting competition and the three winning PlGtures formed part of the poster. 18
Parochial Church Council of All Saints, Parish Church Stock Harvard Carols at the Hoop was well attended and a great success. The choir from our local school took part and their contribution was greatly reived. The Rt Revd. Dr Gull Francis-Dehqani, Bishop of Chelmsford had been invited to speak to us all in May but due to her being unwell, this event had to be cancelled, She is due to visit the Three Churches on Monday 16th June and her talk will be entitled 'Why l Believe!, The event will be held at Christ Church. Working with Ihe other churches in our village is a privilege and is also greatly appreciated by Christ Church and Our Lady and St. Joseph, we thank them both. Pauline Collier ass Grou Re ort b Judith Sabine The Compass group of churches met three times over the year. Much of the discussions were about the way the Parish Share is worked out and how the changes affected each of the church's contributions. A lot of changes were made within the compass group, the main one being the retirement of Terry Brown, fortunately others have come forward to fill any gaps in the administration team, During the meetings ideas were exchanged on how we can support each other, and also what other churches were doing to encourage participation iri church. D} Overseas Mission Julia Seaman The Overseas Mission Committee started life as tlie Overseas Guild when all transactions were in pounds, shillings and pence, Banks were in every High Streel and anxious to please customers. The USPG has always been the 'umbrella' Charity which allocates all donations to where it is most needed :we have supported the USPG over many decades, and In addition have supported other charities, three of which were introduced to us by fonner clerqy...Snehasadan in India (Fr.Jeremy Bunting)Kwa Mkono in Tanzania (Fr. Robert Corbin},Holy Child Proqram in Bel'hlehem (Fr. Stephen Need) and Let the Children Live! In Colombia. Snehasadan has vanished from our radar, we have tried to get money to them unsuccessftjlly, Kwa Mkono is now looked after by three elderly nuns from a flat in Littlehampton who have always been extremely grateful for our donations. (See letter attached). We send the Holy Child Program money by a very convoluted process via a member of the congregation and Let the Children Livel receives a cheque from us yearly but I have not received any news from them for some time. I did warn them last year that I personally would be giving up the Committee work. I took over from Pat Todd 20 years ago and I feel ttiat now is the time to hand over the Overseas section of the 100/0 giving to the PCL, given the disappearing Banks, the reluctance to accept cash, and the rise of the international relief agencies who now take control in times of war and natural disaster. The USPG is our main recipient of funds and they sent a letter uf thanks for our donation to their Christmas appeal for healthcare in Bangladesh. Thanks go to Neville Bull for managing the Gift Aid, to t.he PCC for their annual donation and most of all to l_eigh and Sylvia who with me are the last surwving members of what was once a large Committee. If any future fund-raising is required we are still willing to assist.
Parochial Church Council of All Saints, Parish Church Stock Harvard E) Stock Church of En land School- Links Re ort b Pauline Collier Churchlschool Llnks Team Alina Clay (Head Teacher) Rev. JacqLli Pearson. Rachel Hill, Pauline Collier. The Team met three times during the year to plan the following items. Events The school have visited the church seven times during the last academic year. Unfortunately, due to the work being carried out in the church, this is less than the previous year. The visits have included:. Service for Easter, Year 6 Leavers Farewell Service, Christingle Service, sale of food at the church Harvest Festival, a rehearsal and two performances of KS2 Christmas Carols. The sale of food at our harvest Festival Service raised £190. This was donated by tl)e school to their charity for the year- Billericay Food Bank, The Revds. Jacqui and Miranda have visited the school and have taken fourAssemblies. Sadly, due to the maintenance work, we have not be able to have the welcome service for the Reception Class, when each pupil is presented with a bible. This has now been arranged for Wednesday 1 ?th March 2025. F) Safe uardln ort b Judith Sabine Safeguarding has been in the news a lot just lately but be assured that we take safeguarding very seriously and take every step to ensure the safety of our congregation. I have been on a couple of courses to keep up to date with the latest safeguarding ISSUES and report any changes to the PCC committee. Members of the PCC are encouraged to do the basic online safeguarding course. Everyone is reminded lo be aware of any issues that may oLcur and to talk to someane if they feel something is not right. Posters have been put on display in q(Jiet pldces (tlie toilets) giving contact details if they feel they need to talk to someone. To date we have no safeguarding issues that have been raised. The PCC adopted the di0San Safeguarding Policy which Is reviewed each year. G) Sides eo le . 2024 Re ort b Pauline Collier Our grat&ful thanks go to the following people for all their support as sidespeople during 2024: Joyce Bull, Pauline Collier, Leigh Mayhook, Ann Tully, Maisie Tully, Christine Walls, Peter Walls. We are. pleased that they are willing to serve again for the year 2025 20
Parochial Church Council of All Saints, Parish Chiirch Stocli FIarvard H) Readers - 2024 ort b Pauline Collier The following people have beeii readers at our Sunday Morning Service for the last year. Diana Bandy, Nigel Mason, Richard Sainsbury, Jane Steel, Annie Pyle. In addition to we were pleased to welcome Felicity Duty, Daniel McGuiness and David Gibson to our list. Diana Bandy has asked to be removed for 2025. We give her a big 'THANK YOU, for her many years of dedicated service. Although it is not part of the procedure to register them at the Annual Meeting, I thought that we should say a big 'Thank You, to them for their faithfulness and service and for being willing to serve for 2025. 21