**St Luke’s with St Augustine’s, New Catton Annual Parochial Church Meeting for 2024**
## **Including the Trustees' Report and Financial Statement for 2024**
# **for the Parochial Church Council of St Luke’s with St Augustine’s, New Catton.**
## **Registered Charity number 1162755**
**The Annual Parochial Church Meeting will be held on Monday 7 April 2025 at St Luke’s Church Centre at 7:30pm.**
If you are on the Electoral Roll, please try and come. Please take some time to read through this report before the meeting.
**This report consists of the**
● **Trustees’ Report I.Reference and Administrative Details page 2 II.Structure, Governance and Management page 4 III.Aims and Purposes page 8 IV.Objectives and activities page 8 V.Incumbent’s Report page 9 VI.Parish Activities page 10 VII.St Augustine’s Activities page 12 VIII.St Luke’s Activities page 16** ● **Financial Statement page 20** ● **Agenda for the APCM page 21** ● **Minutes of the 2023 APCM page 22**
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## **Trustees’ Report for the Year ending 31 December 2024.**
The Trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024.
## **I. Reference and Administrative information**
## **Church Addresses**
St Luke’s Church
61, Aylsham Road Norwich NR3 2HF
St Augustine’s Church Hall Gildencroft, Norwich NR3 1DS
## **Membership of the PCC (April 2024-April 2025)**
||**Church**
**Role**
**Term ends at APCM**
**in**|**Church**
**Role**
**Term ends at APCM**
**in**|**Church**
**Role**
**Term ends at APCM**
**in**|
|---|---|---|---|
|**Name**||||
|||||
|Graham Kirk-Spriggs|Both|Team Vicar|Ex offico|
|JudyReynolds|St Augustine’s|Parish warden|2025|
|Andrew Windscheffel|St Luke’s|Parish warden|2025|
|Karen Wimhurst|St Luke’s|PCC Secretary|2025|
|Howard Green|St Augustine’s|PCC Treasurer|2026|
|NickyBurr|St Luke’s|DeanerySynod Rep|2026|
|VACANCY|St Augustine’s|DeanerySynod Rep||
|Dot Lenton|St Augustine’s|Elected LayRep|2025|
|Debbie House|St Augustine’s|Elected LayRep|2027|
|VACANCY(1)|St Augustine’s|Elected LayRep||
|Martin Wimhurst|St Luke’s|Elected LayRep|2025|
|VACANCY(5)|St Luke’s|Elected LayRep||
|Parish wardens||2||
|Elected Members||3(+6 vacancies)||
|PCC Officers||2||
|DeanerySynod Reps||1||
|Diocesan Synod Rep||0||
|Ex Officio||1||
|Co-opted||0||
|**Total possible PCC**||**Actual PCC**||
||**17**|||
|**membership**||**Membership: 9**||
|||||
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## **Membership of the District Church Councils**
||**St Augustine’s DCC**||
|---|---|---|
|**Name**|**Role**|**Term Ends**|
|Graham Kirk-Spriggs|Team Vicar|Ex offico|
|JudyReynolds|Parish Warden|2025|
|VACANCY|DeanerySynod||
|Howard Green|Treasurer
PSO Vulnerable Adults|2026|
|Debbie House|DCC Secretary|2026|
|Phil Kerrison|Elected LayRep|2026|
|Dot Lenton|PSO Children & YoungPeople|2025|
||Elected LayRep||
|Tim Lenton|Elected LayRep|2025|
|Sharon Bygrave|Elected LayRep|2026|
|VACANCY(3)|||
||**St Luke’s DCC**||
|---|---|---|
|**Name**|**Role**|**Term Ends**|
|Graham Kirk-Spriggs|Team Vicar|Ex offico|
|Andrew Windscheffel|Parish Warden|2025|
|Karen Wimhurst|DCC Secretary|2025|
|Martin Wimhurst|DCC Treasurer|2025|
|NickyBurr|DeanerySynod Rep|2026|
|Frances Cooke|Elected LayRep||
|Jill Dyer|Elected LayRep|2025|
|Liz Jones|Elected LayRep|2027|
|John Nicholas|Elected LayRep|2025|
|Andrew Partridge|Elected LayRep|2027|
|Sam Pittam-Smith|Elected LayRep|2025|
|Martin Smith|Elected LayRep|2025|
|Anne Swift|Elected LayRep|2026|
## **Appointed by the PCC**
Electoral Roll Officer: Mark Smith Safeguarding: Phil Gazely (St Luke’s: Children and Adults at Risk) Howard Green (St Augustine’s: Adults at Risk) Dot Lenton (St Augustine’s: Children) Independent Examiner: Samantha Hubbard Parish Bookkeeper: Steven Bacon
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## **Our Banks**
Barclays plc (St Luke’s current and deposit accounts) TSB (St Augustine’s current account) CBF Church of England deposit account (CCLA) (St Luke’s) Norwich Credit Union (St Luke’s loan guarantee fund).
## **II. Structure, Governance and Management**
On 20[th] September 2021, a Pastoral Scheme was made by the Church Commissioners in pursuance of the Mission and Pastoral Measure 2011, the Right Reverend Graham, Bishop of Norwich, having consented thereto.
The benefice of Sprowston with Beeston Saint Andrew, the benefice of Christ Church, New Catton, the benefice of Norwich, Saint Mary Magdalene with Saint James and the benefice of Saint Luke with Saint Augustine, New Catton in the diocese of Norwich shall be united to create a new benefice which shall be named "The Benefice of Sprowston and North Norwich Team Ministry", and the area of the new benefice shall comprise the parish of Sprowston with Beeston Saint Andrew, the parish of Christ Church, New Catton, the parish of Norwich, Saint Mary Magdalene with Saint James and the parish of Saint Luke with Saint Augustine, New Catton, which parishes shall continue distinct.
## **Structure**
The PCC is a charity registered with the Charity Commission; Registered Charity number 1162755.
It is listed in the Charity Commission Register as the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Luke’s with St Augustine’s, New Catton.
The PCC is a corporate body established by the Church of England. It operates under the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure.
The PCC is chaired by the team vicar. It is the decision-making body of the Parish and is accountable to the Diocese.
The PCC is responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance to the parish including deciding on how the funds of the PCC are to be spent. The full PCC met twice times during the year.
Each Church has its own DCC, which is responsible and accountable to the PCC for the day-to-day operation of its church. Each DCC is chaired by the team vicar.
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We pay a bookkeeper to serve St Augustine’s DCC and to prepare the end of year accounts for the PCC, a hall bookings manager for St Augustine’s, and cleaners for both churches. These are employed as contractors.
The PCC Quorum is 5 (1/3 of lay representation under current Parish scheme) which includes the team vicar and at least one member of each DCC.
The Parish Wardens and the team vicar meet each month to plan and review the month ahead.
## **Appointment of PCC/DCC Members**
The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules and governed by a parish scheme which was last revised in 2018 and ratified by Bishop’s Council on 23[rd] May 2019.
All those who attend our services / members of the congregation are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and are then eligible to stand for election to the PCC after a 6-month period. Vacancies are advertised in each church.
## **Meetings**
The team vicar chairs the PCC and DCCs. In the case of a vacancy, this role is performed by the churchwardens.
The PCC normally meets four times each year.
Each DCC normally meets four times each year.
Additional meetings can be called by the Parish Wardens or the team vicar.
## **Period of Service**
Parish Wardens are elected annually.
All other members are elected for a three-year period.
Members can stand for re-election at the end of their period of service. PCC Reps are elected annually from their DCC.
## **Payments to PCC Members**
The incumbent receives a stipend from the Church of England and reasonable out of pocket expenses and is ex-officio chair of the PCC and the two DCCs. No other members receive any payments except for reimbursement of out-of-pocket church related expenses.
## **PCC Sub-Committees**
Safeguarding Standing Committee
In addition, St Luke’s DCC also has a Fabric Committee.
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## **Public Benefit**
Any member of the public may take part in Church of England activities and services. The PCC also provides, promotes or facilitates services available to groups of people including children and young people, people on low incomes, the elderly, refugees, the homeless, people with mental health issues, ethnic minority groups and others in need or considered vulnerable.
The structure of the Church of England focuses each PCC on a specific geographical area, the ecclesiastical parish. Religious services, which are open to all, take place in the parish churches and buildings, or by agreement in other local facilities.
Within the parish, the church seeks to serve the whole community. However, not all funds will necessarily be spent on projects within the parish, as we seek to support the mission of the whole church, so may, for example, develop links with a community in another area or country. St Augustine’s for example supports charity work in Uganda.
St Luke’s gives 5% of its annual income to charities.
## **Risk Management**
The Trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. All Barclays accounts require two signatories for making payments to external accounts by cheque or online.
The major risks to which the PCC is exposed are reviewed regularly. These include:
- Regulatory and legal position
- Financial position
- Health and safety including the buildings and their surroundings
- Risks arising from the activities of each Church, including risks to reputation.
Operational risk management activities such as hazard management and prevention, the protection of children and vulnerable adults, insurance and local risk assessments are delegated to the DCCs. DCCS are charged with having appropriate systems and processes in place, with appropriate review intervals, to manage those risks.
## **Safeguarding**
The following policy was agreed at the District Church Councils (DCC) meetings held at St. Luke’s and St Augustine’s:
In accordance with the Church of England Safeguarding Policy our two churches are committed to:
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- Promoting a safer environment and culture.
- Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children, young people and vulnerable adults within the church.
- Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation.
- Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons.
- Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons.
- Responding to those that may pose a present risk to others.
The Parish will:
- Create a safe and caring place for all.
- Have a named Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) to work with the incumbent and the PCC to implement policy and procedures.
- Safely recruit, train and support all those with any responsibility for children, young people and adults to have the confidence and skills to recognise and respond to abuse.
- Ensure that there is appropriate insurance cover for all activities involving children and adults undertaken in the name of the parish.
- Display in church premises and on the Parish website the details of who to contact if there are safeguarding concerns or support needs.
- Listen to and take seriously all those who disclose abuse.
- Take steps to protect children and adults when a safeguarding concern of any kind arises, following House of Bishops guidance, including notifying the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (DSA) and statutory agencies immediately.
- Offer support to victims/survivors of abuse regardless of the type of abuse, when or where it occurred.
- Care for and monitor any member of the church community who may pose a risk to children and adults whilst maintaining appropriate confidentiality and the safety of all parties.
- Ensure that health and safety policy, procedures and risk assessments are in place and that these are reviewed annually.
- Review the implementation of the Safeguarding Policy, Procedures and Practices at least annually.
Each person who works within this church community will agree to abide by and have due regard[1] for this policy and the guidelines established by this church.
> 1 What does ‘due regard’ mean? Where legislation – whether an Act of Parliament or a Church Measure – imposes a duty on a person to “have due regard” to guidance of this sort, the law understands that duty in a particular way. The legal duty to have due regard means that the person to whom the guidance is directed is not free to follow the guidance or not as he or she chooses. As a matter of law, the guidance should be given great weight and must be followed unless there are ‘cogent reasons’ for not doing so (see below). What is meant by ‘cogent reasons’? ‘Cogent reasons’ are reasons that are clear, logical and convincing. It will be very rare indeed
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The Safeguarding Officers are: St Luke’s: Phil Gazely St Augustine’s: Dot Lenton (Children) Howard Green (Vulnerable Adults) Health and Safety: Parish Wardens Insurance, Alarms and Fire Protection: Treasurer and Parish Wardens.
## **III. Aims and Purposes**
The Parochial Church Council (PCC) of New Catton: St Luke with St Augustine has the responsibility of cooperating with the team vicar in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical.
The PCC is also specifically responsible for the maintenance of St Luke’s Church Centre, 61 Aylsham Road and St Augustine’s Hall, The Gildencroft, Norwich, but delegates this to the respective DCC.
The 2015 Parish statement states that “we are a diverse and inclusive community that values compassion and personal transformation through Jesus Christ.”
## **IV. Objectives and Activities**
The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and to become part of our parish community at both churches. The PCC maintains an overview of worship throughout the parish and makes suggestions on how our services can involve the many groups that live within our parish. Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer and scripture, music and sacrament.
When planning our activities for the year, we have considered the Commission’s guidance on public benefit and the supplementary guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. We try to enable people to live out their faith as part of our parish community through:
- Worship and prayer; learning about the Gospel; and developing their knowledge and trust.
for there to be cogent reasons for not following House of Bishops guidance on safeguarding. Cogent reasons are likely to arise only where the guidance does not contemplate a particular, unusual situation arising so that it becomes necessary to take a different approach from that set out in the guidance in order to meet the particular circumstances of the case. When would ‘cogent reasons’ be applied? A person who is required to have due regard to the guidance should not simply take it on him- or her-self to decide that there are cogent reasons for departing from the guidance. Such a decision should be taken – if at all – only after case-specific advice has been obtained from both the diocesan safeguarding adviser and the diocesan registrar.
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- Provision of pastoral care for people living in the parish.
- Mission and outreach work.
To facilitate this work, it is important that we maintain the fabric of the buildings mentioned above.
## **Worship and Prayer**
The PCC is keen to offer a range of services during the week and over the course of the year that our community may find both beneficial and spiritually fulfilling. We offer alternating services of Holy Communion and Morning Worship on a Sunday.
Both congregations worship in their buildings, with St Luke’s offering online access to the service using the St Luke’s Facebook page.
All are welcome to attend our regular services. The average weekly in-person attendance, counted during October, _to be advised._
As well as our regular services, we enable our community to celebrate and thank God at the milestones of the journey through life. Through baptism we thank God for the gift of life; in marriage public vows are exchanged with God’s blessing; and through funeral services friends and family express their grief and give thanks for the life which is now complete in this world and commend the person into God's keeping.
## **V. Incumbent’s Report**
_“And what does the Lord require of you?_
_To act justly and to love mercy_
_and to walk humbly[a] with your God.” – Micah 6.8_
I’d like to start this year’s humble missive from me with a note of thanks. Firstly to Martin Wimhurst who is stepping down as St Lukes’ bookkeeper. His heroic efforts (on many things) during the past three and a half years have been so immeasurably helpful, and we all owe him a huge debt of thanks.
I’d like to thank Karen Wimhurst for her excellent PCC Secretary work along with Debbie House who has been doing a wonderful job as St A’s DCC secretary. Andrew Windscheffel and Judy Reynolds our marvellous Churchwardens, for their stalwart support and encouragement. Carrie Sant who stepped down as Lay Parish Worker, but still continues to be very active. And to all DCC and PCC members, this church could not exist without you. To Howard Green who’s perseverance and good humour
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has meant that we have FINALLY managed to change the signatories on St A’s Church Bank Account, after going round in circles with our bank, and of course Steve for his bookkeeping.
There are far too many more to thank, who have had their backs to the plough in what has been a challenging year not just politically but financially and personnel wise too.
Mary Hansell at St L’s moved to pastures new, and we fondly said goodbye and thank her for all she’s done over many, many faithful years. Tony Barton moved on after many years at St Luke’s to Ipswich, and we were pleased to have a farewell lunch with him. We also said a final goodbye to the now Rev’d Melissa Snell, and many of us were overjoyed to attend her ordination this year.
We also noted with deep sadness the passing of Andrew Partridge, an enthusiastic and faithful member of St L’s, who died very suddenly and who we all miss very much.
The Church isn’t a building, it’s the people. In 2025 looking at the world we live in, I expect the Biblical verse above will become more and more important. We are a community that should be seeking justice in all we do, to walk with mercy this little patch of Norwich, and I thank God for each and every one of you. Be bold, be strong for the Lord your God is with you.
_The Rev’d Graham Kirk Spriggs Team Vicar_
## **VI. Parish Activities**
## **a) Electoral Roll Report**
This year has seen a complete revision and sadly numbers on the electoral rolls for both Churches have again fallen, by a combined total of 12, with a total of 64 names on the new combined rolls. This is a yearly reduction in names and having been the electoral roll officer for some 8 years now I do feel concerned, as there were 79 names across both parishes when I took on the position.
St Lukes now has 38 on the roll, compared to 45 last year, and several members of our congregation have either moved away, passed away or are no longer able to attend due to health reasons. We send our love and thoughts to them all and miss them.
St Augustine’s church now has 26 on the roll compared to 31 last year. 6 names have been removed with a new person being added. My thanks to Judy for her help with gathering these forms together.
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My thanks to those members in our congregation who have also been able to complete their forms electronically, reducing the amount of paper required. All the paper and electronic forms are locked away and electronic records and forms saved to a secure password protected USB memory stick, kept locked away in the vestry. _Mark Smith Electoral Roll Officer_
## **b) Deanery Synod**
The Deanery Synod is part of the way the Church of England gives people at different levels a chance to discuss key issues and organise the church's ministry and mission. It sits between the parishes with their Parochial Church Councils (PCCs) and the full diocese, with its Diocesan Synod. It is convened by an Area or Rural Dean and Lay Chair and consists of all the licensed clergy in the Deanery and lay people elected by the parishes at their Annual Parish Church Meeting. Lay members serve for three years.
The parish of St Luke’s with St Augustine’s is part of the Norwich North Deanery, which comprises the benefices of Drayton; Hellesdon; Horsford, Felthorpe and Hevingham; Horsham, Spixworth and Crostwick; Mile Cross; Old Catton; Sprowston & North Norwich Team Ministry (of which St. Luke’s with St Augustine’s is a part) and Taverham with Ringland. The Norwich North Deanery Synod meets three times a year and its business is organised by a small Standing and Pastoral Committee which has both clergy and lay members. It also organises an annual Ascension Day service which this year was hosted by St.Luke’s.
Meetings this year have included a presentation about Children, Young People and Families work given by Jonathan Richardson, Children, Youth and Families Development Officer, a tour of the Cathedral given by the Dean and presentations by Deanery parishes about how they are working out the Diocesan vision of being Prayerful, Pastoral and Prophetic. The Deanery also hosted a pilgrimage by Bishop Graham, dodging the rain to visit Mile Cross, Sprowston, Spixworth and ending up at Horsham St Faith.
As a member of Deanery clergy, the Rev’d Graham Kirk-Spriggs is a member of the Deanery Synod. This year, Nicky Burr was re-elected as one of two lay representatives that St Luke’s with St Augustine’s is allocated. The other post is vacant. Nicky also serves as Deanery Lay Chair.
_Nicky Burr_
**c) Summary of our Finance Report** See the St. Augustine’s report (VII c) and St Luke’s report (VIII e) below and the Finance report.
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## **VII. St Augustine’s Reports**
## **a) St Augustine’s Warden’s Report**
It has been a good year for St Augustine’s with services that have once again been well attended with several new faces. We continue to enjoy Graham’s ministry and also that of Liz Cannon and various lay ministries and AWAs.
Our Monday ‘Open House’ from 10.30 to 2.00 continues in spite of Carrie retiring in May thanks to the culinary skills of Debbie and Graham. This continues to be funded by on-the-day donations which have covered both the cost of food and paid help of 1 1/2 hours in the kitchen by a refugee.
During the summer Andre’s Hair Salon celebrated 90 years of trading in St Augustines Street and we joined with others in that celebration by providing refreshments and activities in the Hall.
## Christmas
Christmas was an exciting time with Carols and Cocoa in the Old Church after latenight opening, seeing over 80 local people and a Midnight Communion Service, also well attended. Between the two events we raised £235.60 for the Churches Conservation Trust.
We hosted lunch for 34 on Christmas Day thanks to donations from the local community and we were especially grateful for gourmet black Norfolk turkey supplied by Beales.
## Karaoke
A new social event was introduced this year by Debbie and Sharon with occasional fun-filled karaoke nights where anything goes!
## Friday group
Carrie has introduced a fun, food and friendship social event on Friday evenings where some of the younger people in the church have chosen to meet to explore different crafts and have a jacket potato meal together. This has involved pottery, junk journaling, making stars for Christmas out of old sheets of music and toilet rolls and meeting up to see the Bob Dylan film ‘A Complete Unknown’.
Grateful thanks go to Robert for his help and generosity and to Matt and Howard for their work regarding the maintenance of the building.
We are facing uncertain times as Anglia Square closes, is demolished and redevelopment commences.
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We are delighted that Graham has moved close by recently and we hope he will be very happy in his new vicarage.
_Judy Reynolds_
## **b) District Church Council (DCC)**
The DCC has continued to meet mostly every two months. We missed Howard while he was away helping his daughter and son-in-law, occasionally needing to reschedule due to quoracy issues.
Members have been patient with Debbie’s learning curve as Secretary. Sharon has been an invaluable new member. With varied opinions and approaches, the DCC nonetheless interacts cooperatively with each other, hopefully on behalf of the wider congregation and for the good of the church.
_Debbie House_
## **c) Finance**
Arrangements regarding our bookkeeping have been working well this year. We are extremely grateful for the joint working of all those involved in doing and supporting.
Our finances are not on a conventionally sustainable footing. The hire of our hall is either a congregational expense or it’s a source of income depending on which definitions and calculations are used. However, the DCC are clear that part of our congregation’s ministry to the community is to carry out the kind of activities that we do.
We have been blessed with a number of substantial grants to help us along for a couple of years now: for winter fuel subsidy and for repairs, decorations, and minor capital works on the fabric of the hall. These really have helped us.
The overall financial position of the congregation has been totally transformed in 2024 by a generous bequest from one of the members of the congregation, Phyllis Seaman. This has meant that, after a couple of years of not paying our Parish Share responsibilities in full, we have been able to pay all of our share for 2025 at the beginning of the year. Our use of this bequest continues to be the subject of review and discussion.
_Howard Green_
## **d) Fabric Report**
The hall dates from 1915, and was subject to a major rebuild in 1994-95. It is cleaned weekly but is subject to a significant degree of wear and tear from use by the church community and a variety of hirers. For a building of this age, it is appropriate to budget for continuing investment in both updating and major repair works.
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## Routine work
The normal repairs and renewals from time to time included replacing light bulbs and alarm batteries, mending toilet seats, tightening door handles, repositioning displaced roof tiles and re setting external paving slabs. Because of overhanging trees, both the north and south gutters have to be cleared of debris and drain runs occasionally rodded to avoid blockage. The carpet is showing its age, but received its annual clean during the year and this seems to have significantly improved the appearance this time. During two community clearance days in April and May 2024, the jammed cupboard doors in the upper room were attended to – these had become nipped by movement of the roof purlins: simple latches were fitted to allow the cupboards to continue to be accessed. Approximately 12 chairs were repaired by gluing and screwfixing, and a shelving rack and coat hooks were put up near to the serving hatch in the kitchen.
## Stormwater pipe blockage
A problem of a regularly overflowing downpipe outside the main door was finally rectified in late May 2024 by an external contractor, after a number of previous failed attempts to clear a blockage of the underground pipe to which it is connected. Highpressure jetting was used to clear a pipe obstruction under the paved area about 4m out from the building. It is now apparent that the two rainwater downpipes on the north side of the hall (and probably also the two on the south side) run to soakaways and not (as originally thought) to the combined sewer. An attempt was made to claim a rebate on sewer charges paid in recent years to Anglia Water, but this was unsuccessful.
## Internal damp issues
A major funded project to help reduce the seasonal damp problem affecting the east end of the hall was carried out in the first two weeks of April 2024. This involved repointing (in lime mortar) of parts of the east wall, brickwork repairs at the south-east corner where a route for water ingress had been identified (accessible only from the neighbouring property), the removal of vinyl paint from the interior face of the east wall, localised plaster repairs and redecoration in limewash. Small ventilation holes were drilled through the trap-door near the apex of the ceiling to encourage air exchange and reduce mould growth on the inner roof lining. At the same time, surplus mortar and filler was used to correct some serious pointing defects on other walls and to improve the water tightness of the capping to the flint wall at the east end. During the following two months approximately five further coats of limewash were added internally to the east wall and the finish, although visually patchy, has been generally well-received by hall users. Subjective impressions suggest an improvement in the internal damp issues and less of a musty smell. Further work of a similar nature is planned for Spring 2025 concentrating on the west end of the building.
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## Heating & lighting
The fixed thermostat on the wall at the east end of the building controlling the main gas boiler was replaced with a wireless portable thermostat in July 2024. A lockable box was subsequently fitted to contain the thermostat at the same position. All light bulbs are of energy-saving type, but attention is again drawn to the old-fashioned fluorescent strip-lighting fittings which have reached the end of their serviceable life and will soon need replacement with LED strips. Solar power generation is being investigated, and a formal expression of interest has been submitted the local BID’s Norwich Solar System. This could allow us to profitably sell excess photoelectricity generated from the hall’s 100 m2 of south-facing roof slope to a local network, subject to our commitment to invest in the necessary hardware.
## _Matthew Williams_
## **e) Worship on a Sunday**
Sunday worship continued in its customary form during 2024. Generally speaking the hall was warm enough, though anomalies persisted for no obvious reason. The number of participants in the services (usually two Holy Communions and two Morning Worships a month) did not often fall and would occasionally reach the mid20s or even 30. The average age _did_ fall, with a welcome increase in younger worshippers.
The music group continued the fairly regular pattern of hymn-choosing, with more traditional hymns, largely from _Mission Praise_ , balanced by rather more vigorous modern worship songs, usually from _Worship Today_ , though some additional and even more exciting ones were occasionally included.
The music group still consisted of Dot Lenton, worship leader, violin and vocals; Tim Lenton, guitar and vocals; Phil Kerrison, guitar; Anna Green, violin and vocals; Matt Williams, piano and vocals. Steve Fiske (guitar) supplemented this line-up on alternative Sundays, with Martin Wyatt occasional substituting for Matt on piano.
The Rev Graham Kirk-Spriggs continued to be an inspiring worship leader, and the feeling of trust and love in the congregation persisted. Our leadership and preaching team continued as before, with the Rev Liz Cannon’s willingness to preside at Communion in the absence of the vicar still much appreciated – sadly the Rev Heather Cracknell was restricted by illness to very occasional appearances.
Lay leaders of the service were Howard Green, Phil Kerrison, Carrie Sant and Tim Lenton; lay preachers were Howard, Anna Green (lectio), Carrie and Tim, plus occasionally Liz Day.
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Regular prayer leaders and readers continued to be invaluable, as were Robert’s refreshments afterwards. Our churchwarden, Judy Reynolds, prepared the hall for worship with her customary enthusiasm and efficiency.
_Tim Lenton_
## **f) Norwich Christian Meditation Centre**
Encouraged by Howard, in 2024 a group from the St Augustine’s congregation formed to reenliven Norwich Christian Meditation Centre.
A first task was to (re)create a website to clarify what we currently offer – thank you Mike for redoing norwichmeditation.co.uk! With the aim of facilitating ‘Contemplative practice for healing and wholeness in community’, our Wednesday groups include Silent prayer, meditative singing (Taizé), lively discourse in Bible Study, and convivial socialising in the Cactus café afterwards. Especial thanks to Norwich Taizé in the form of Steve and Jane who support us, and the people who join us from outside our parish!
Over 3 months June led two Saturday groups, one based on the Centre for Action and Contemplation podcast series ‘Learning How to See’ and then, with Phil Gazley, an Introduction to Peace Catalyst International. Both were well attended, Peace Catalyst also by people from outside the parish.
As we consolidate after a very busy year, our next task will be to publicise NCMC more widely so that others can hear of these opportunities to engage with some valuable contemporary practices of our tradition.
_Debbie House_
## **VIII. St Luke’s Reports**
## **a) St Luke’s Warden’s Report**
Well as I conclude my first year as Churchwarden, I am enjoying the challenge and experience in the role. Although I am still learning.
Our Quinquennial Inspection (5 years) will be carried out by our new architect that has been approved by the Diocese of Norwich on 4 April 2025. We patiently await the outcome on what works, repairs and recommendations we need to action on. We have added more electric sockets in rooms one, two and three downstairs. This now avoids the overuse of extension leads which has now stopped these rooms being a fire hazard. It has also made our regular hirers feel much safer. A big thank you goes out to Martin Wimhurst who organised an electrician to carry out these works.
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Priorities for 2025 will be to make St Lukes more accessible for all. We have started a feasibility study to make our toilets self-contained gender-neutral cubicles, with at least 2 toilets being fully accessible.
On top of this we are exploring the feasibility of installing a wheelchair access lift inside the main stairwell. This will require some remodelling of the exit and entrance doors to the stairs.
We also want to remodel the fire escape route for the function room downstairs as it is currently unsuitable for evacuation of wheelchair users. Nicky Burr has been instrumental in making this a possibility by submitting an Accessibility Option Appraisal, that details the scope of work involved. So again, we thank you very much Nicky for your efforts, which hopefully will lead to enable our Church being more accessible to all.
For these to happen, we will really need your help and support with fundraising this year to complete these renovations. Your thoughts, support, and ideas on how we can achieve this would be gratefully received and appreciated by the DCC.
We have arranged a date for a work party which is on 26 April 2025. Once again, we would appreciate volunteers to help with the grounds in making it tidy, organised and welcoming for all. Please approach either committee members or myself to ask for more information.
Our Congregational members have remained roughly the same, although some of our long attending members have moved house. However, we have been encouraged by some new church members joining our family community in the last year. Our Easter and Christmas services particularly were very well attended as usual.
I want to thank all our Church members for all the support you have given me and to the Church in my first year. I look forward to your continued support in the coming challenging year.
Finally, it has been a great privilege to work with such devoted and committed people, to have such willing and gifted volunteers for all our roles within Church, for our services, and you, our congregation. We are so blessed and we thank you so much for guiding us, supporting us, and praying for us, for giving us your trust, love and support.
I believe “When people pray, blessings and coincidences do and have happened”. Keep praying everyone. It is hugely moving for the PCC and our team to know we are being prayed for during what are extremely difficult and worrying times for everyone.
_Andrew Windscheffel_
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## **b) District Church Council**
The DCC is the decision-making body of St. Luke’s and as such meets regularly to discuss mainly the business side of church life. The DCC has delegated some decisions to a dedicated sub-committee, the Fabric Committee, which reports and advises on the maintenance and improvements required for our building; the most expensive requirements must be approved at DCC meetings.
At every meeting we are grateful for Martin for keeping us up-to-date on the finances at every meeting. Phil has joined us at some meetings or sent a report on Safeguarding, informing us of any issues (thankfully none this year), changes in procedure and making sure we are all trained and understand what to do if we are ever concerned.
We have enjoyed our meetings this year, discussing church events, mission ideas, synods and generally hoping we are supporting both Graham and the congregation in the work we have done.
Thanks to all PCC/DCC members for their love and care for St Luke’s: the building itself as well as the community, both those worshipping and all those in the parish.
_Karen Wimhurst_
## **c) The Fabric Committee**
St Luke’s Quinquennial Inspection was due in 2024 but unfortunately due to lack of availability of architects this has been deferred until 2025.
We have started to develop plans for improving accessibility of St Luke’s Church Centre. In order to improve accessibility of the building some significant works will be needed and so the project will require major funding and is likely to take a number of years to complete.
We have replaced the laptop used for the regular church services as the old one was starting to cause challenges during use. The Wi-Fi in the downstairs rooms of the building was very poor so this has been upgraded and is now much improved. This has been greatly appreciated by our hirers – especially the YMCA who have taken out long-term hire of some of the space downstairs. Martin, as always, has continued to work with contractors to ensure that the building is taken care of and safe to use.
## Work undertaken in 2024
- Upgraded the Wi-Fi downstairs
- Replacement of church laptop
- Appointment of new Parish Architect
- Commencement of church accessibility study
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Current plans for 2025
- Continue to develop plans to improve accessibility to our building with particular focus on our washroom facilities
- Completion of electrical works to Rooms 1, 2 & 3 downstairs to increase the number of electrical sockets
- Spring working party to tidy up external areas of the church
- Review of room hire rates following continued energy price increases
- Continue to monitor & review church heating to ensure we are not wasting energy
_Martin Wimhurst, Andrew Windscheffel, Nicky Burr & John Nicholas Fabric Committee_
## **d) St Luke's Finance Report**
I am pleased to report that, despite the loss of some from our congregation, our planned giving only dropped by £1,260 from that received in 2023 and we ended 2024 with a total of £28,549.
Gift Aid Reclaim for funds received during 2024 ended at £4,815 which was received from HMRC thanks to the sterling efforts of Simon Snell.
Revenue from Hall Hire was up £2,024 on that from 2023 and ended the year at £19,345 – many organisations have stated how lovely it is to use our building and of course we rent out Rooms 1, 2 & 3 all year around to YMCA and Hope-In-Action. Many thanks to those two organisations for hiring our building.
St Luke’s portion of the Parish Share had increased to an all-time high of £36,132 and thanks to all St Lukes members we managed to settle 11/12ths of this – ie £33,121.
Running costs (gas and electricity) were down slightly however with more and more hirers wanting to use our building these costs will probably increase in 2025.
As we know we have had some residue left over – approx. £3,574 – since St Luke’s Luncheon Club folded and it was decided that this would be re-designated to the Community Events Fund.
As is the norm, most of our reserves are held with Barclays Bank and the closing balance at year end in our Community Account (general fund usage) was £23,196 - this included amounts of £2,293 for Mission Giving / £3,650 for Community Events / £8,738 for the Fabric.
We also hold an amount of £2,546 in the Business Premium Account with regards to the interest being earned on the Miss Pratt shares. These shares are held in the Church of England Investment Fund, and at year end were valued at £8,671.
_Martin Wimhurst_
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## **e) St Luke's Worship Report**
This year we have been sad to lose Simon as he has left St Luke’s with Melissa as she started her curacy at ‘The Georges’ and St Giles. He leaves a huge gap, not just in leading but also supporting the team technically. Of course, we wish them both well and look forward to the occasions when Simon is able to visit.
We are particularly grateful to Steve as he has taken on a greater share of leading, especially while Phil was back in the US for a number of weeks and then I was on placement as part of my discernment process towards ordained ministry.
It has been a blessing to have Blessing and her family join us during the year, and she has become a regular fixture singing.
We are thankful for Andrew and Liz who operate the projector, with a helping hand from Karen too. We are also thankful for the generosity of the congregation in giving towards a new laptop which we hope will make their job a little easier! Finally we hugely appreciate Martin and Steve who so faithfully serve us on the sound desk as well as setting up and clearing away equipment each Sunday.
_Nicky Burr_
## **Financial Statement for 2024**
- as attached
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# **Agenda for the Annual Parochial Church Meeting for 2024**
## **Meeting to be held on 7 April 2025 at 7.30pm St Luke’s Church Centre**
_Only those on the new church Electoral Roll are allowed to comment or vote._
## 1. Apologies for Absence
## 2.
## Minutes of last year’s APCM
## 3.
a.
b.
## Questions arising from Formal Reports
Trustees Report. i. Parish Activities ii. St Luke’s Activities iii. St Augustine’s Activities
Financial report _:_
_If you have any questions on the enclosed accounts, which have been Independently Examined and accepted by the PCC, that you would like our Treasurer to answer then, where possible, please submit the question to the Treasurer 72 hours before the meeting so as he can give an informed reply to you at the meeting._
## 4. Elections and Appointments
a.
b.
Elect Members for the PCC and DCCs (Nomination Forms are available in both churches) Appoint an independent Auditor/Examiner
## 5. Setting the Date for next year’s APCM
6. Any other Business – to be notified to Karen Wimhurst, the PCC Secretary before the start of the meeting ( _k.wimhurst@gmail.com_ )
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## **PARISH OF ST LUKE’S WITH ST AUGUSTINE’S NEW CATTON**
## **ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING 22 April 2024**
The Annual Church Meeting was held at St Luke’s Church on Monday 22 April 2024. Rev Graham Kirk-Spriggs presided.
## **1. Apologies**
Apologies were received from Marlene and Trevor Windscheffel.
## **2. Acceptance of Minutes of 2023 Annual Meeting**
Accepted and approved unanimously.
## **3. Questions arising from Formal Reports**
## **a. Trustees report**
No questions raised.
## **b. Financial Statement**
Thankful that this year the reports were completed for the meeting.
As regards the Parish Share, St Augustine’s had not managed to pay more than half of their share but with a generous legacy expected, they hoped to pay an additional amount in the coming year. St Luke’s paid their share by 31[st] January. This is not reflected in the reports as two months were paid after the reports were completed.
Many thanks were given for all the hard work of Howard, Steve, Debbie and Martin.
## **4. Elections and Appointments**
At the **Annual Meeting of the Parishioners** on 22 April 2024, Judy Reynolds and Andrew Windscheffel were elected as the church wardens for the Parish.
Frances Cooke was thanked by Graham Kirk-Spriggs on behalf of the Parish and himself, for all the work and support she has done and given whilst being his first church warden from when he joined St Luke’s. Nicky Burr was re-elected as Deanery Synod Representative, continuing for another year.
Carrie Sant is standing down this year and St Augustine’s has not yet elected a replacement. All attendees agreed that St Augustine’s could vote themselves a new representative at their next PCC. Carrie was thanked for all her work over the years.
## **Election of the DCCs**
The lay members of the two DCC’s in addition to the church wardens and Deanery Synod reps will be: _**St Augustine’s**_
Howard Green
Debbie House Phil Kerrison Dot Lenton Tim Lenton
New member elected: Sharon Bygrave
## _**St Luke’s**_
Jill Dyer John Nicholas
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Sam Pittam-Smith Martin Smith Anne Swift Karen Wimhurst Martin Wimhurst
New members elected: Fran Cooke Liz Jones Andrew Partridge
## **Appointment of Independent Examiner of Accounts**
John Brydon completed our reports for the last time this year. He was thanked for his diligence. He kindly recommended Samantha Hubbard to stand as our independent examiner. Howard confirmed this would be on the same basis as previously. All agreed.
## **5. Date for the APCM 2024**
The meeting for next year will be 7 April 2025 at 7:30pm.
## **6. All other business**
Nicky Burr had asked that all consider the question: How can we serve our church? Everyone who serves in some way in our two churches was thanked. This is an opportunity to pause, asking what God is asking us to do: some are standing, some are taking off with different things, some are being prompted by God. It is a new administrative year – who is God tapping on their shoulder?
Graham talked about it being an interesting year with many comings and goings. Firstly he thanked all of the people present stating the church is not the building but the people who make up two open-hearted, diverse communities.
He wanted to thank some individuals: Fran for all her hard work and dedication at St Luke’s, especially with the rota and the renovation of the kitchen, and is pleased that she will be staying as part of the DCC and Carrie as so many things would not have happened without her, particularly the Medieval Fayre, weekly lunches amongst so many other things. She will be taking her ministry into pastures new and Graham has been so pleased to work alongside her.
Graham closed the meeting with prayer.
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## **Norwich New Catton St Luke PCC**
## **Financial Statement for the Year Ended 31 December 2024**
## **Receipts and Payments Accounts**
|**Receipts**
**Voluntary receipts:**
Collections at Services
3
Planned giving
3
All other giving/voluntary receipts
3
Grant Income
3
Legacies Received (Capital Value)
Gift Aid recovered
**Activities for generating funds**
3
Investment income
Church activities
3
Other income
3
**Total receipts**
**Payments**
**Church activities:**
Parish share
Clergy and Staffing costs
4
Church running expenses
4
Mission giving and donations
4
Building work and repairs
4
Administration Costs
4
Other expenditure
4
**Cost of generating funds**
4
**Total Payments**
**Excess of receipts over payments**
**Transfers between funds**
**Cash at bank and in hand at 1 Jan**
**Cash at bank and in hand at 31 Dec**
**Note**|**Total**
**Total**
**2024**
**2023**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
1,157.89 -
-
- 1,157.89 2,085.34
31,335.00 -
-
- 31,335.00 31,936.73
12,101.44 -
300.00
- 12,401.44 9,728.13
2,923.31 -
-
- 2,923.31 17,669.00
-
-
-
- - 3,607.40
12,062.95 -
-
- 12,062.95 2,100.21
59,580.59 -
300.00
- 59,880.59 67,126.81
26,437.88 -
-
- 26,437.88 21,674.07
-
-
270.91
- 270.91 252.05
108.39
-
-
- 108.39 1,964.00
61,766.00 -
454.77
- 62,220.77 5,537.56
**147,892.86 - 1,025.68 - 148,918.54 96,554.49**
44,344.60 -
-
- 44,344.60 36,171.00
7,198.40 -
-
- 7,198.40 7,199.97
21,058.03 -
764.00
- 21,822.03 23,760.15
250.00
-
-
- 250.00 2,877.23
1,186.00 1,261.32 -
- 2,447.32 35,885.90
2,024.93 -
-
- 2,024.93 2,535.60
1,918.26 -
-
- 1,918.26 134.17
77,980.22 1,261.32 764.00
- 80,005.54 108,564.02
565.37
-
-
- 565.37 500.99
**78,545.59 1,261.32 764.00**
**- 80,570.91 109,065.01**
**69,347.27- 1,261.32 261.68**
**- 68,347.63- 12,510.52**
- 5,587.545,587.54 -
- 0.00 -
63,759.73 4,326.22 261.68
- 68,347.63- 12,510.52
5,446.58 10,580.61 9,293.34 - 25,320.53 37,831.05
69,206.31 14,906.83 9,555.02 - 93,668.16 25,320.53
**Unrestricted**
**Fund**
**Designated**
**Fund**
**Restricted Fund**
**Endowment**
**Fund**|
|---|---|
## **Statement of Assets and Liabilities**
|**Cash Funds**
Bank Current Account
5
Bank Savings Account
6
Deposit Fund
**Investment Assets at market value**
CCLA Miss Pratt
7
Norwich Credit Union (loan guarantee for parishiners
7
Total Investments
**Note**
**Note**|**Total**
**Total**
**2024**
**2023**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
69,206.31 14,906.83 7,008.99 - 91,122.13 23,045.41
-
-
2,546.03 - 2,546.03 2,275.12
-
-
-
- - -
**69,206.31 14,906.83 9,555.02 - 93,668.16 25,320.53**
**Total**
**Total**
**2024**
**2023**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
-
-
8,671.01 - 8,671.01 8,476.99
-
-
999.00
- 999.00 999.00
**-**
**-**
**9,670.01 - 9,670.01 9,475.99**
**Unrestricted**
**Fund**
**Designated**
**Fund**
**Restricted Fund**
**Endowment**
**Fund**
**Unrestricted**
**Fund**
**Designated**
**Fund**
**Restricted Fund**
**Endowment**
**Fund**|
|---|---|
## **Notes**
**1. The financial statements of the PCC have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 using the Receipts & Payments basis.**
## **2. The movement in designated and restricted funds during the year were:**
|**Restricted**
Restricted (St Luke's) gifts and collections
Miss Pratt income-parishioners in need) (was TSB
now Barclays Deposit)
Hot Hub
The Greening Fund
**Designated**
Fabric fund
Youth and Children's Work Fund
Mission Giving
Community Events Fund|**Bal b/fwd**
**Receipts**
**Payments**
**Transfers**
**Bal c/fwd**
1,000.00 754.77
764.00
- 990.77
2,275.12 270.91
-
- 2,546.03
3,499.01 -
-
- 3,499.01
2,519.21 -
-
- 2,519.21
**9,293.34 1,025.68 764.00**
**- 9,555.02**
**Bal b/fwd**
**Receipts**
**Payments**
**Transfers**
**Bal c/fwd**
6,705.50 -
1,261.32 3,294.50 8,738.68
225.00
-
-
- 225.00
-
-
-
2,293.04 2,293.04
75.52
-
-
3,574.59 3,650.11
**10,580.61 -**
**1,261.32 5,587.54 14,906.83**|
|---|---|
Fabric fund - For building repair. For provision of water/WC (at least £5000). Includes Organ repair
Youth and Children's Work Fund -
Mission Giving - Oneoff grant to enable a child to attend Guide Camp Community Events Fund - Restricted (St Luke's) gifts and collections - Miss Pratt income-parishioners in need) (was TSB now Barclays Deposit) - Hot Hub - The Greening Fund -
|**3. Receipts**
**COLLECTIONS AT SERVICES**
End of service collection
Sunday collection (non GA)
**PLANNED GIVING**
Regular envelopes (GA)
Regular giving (GA)
Regular giving (non GA)
**GIFT AID RECOVERED**
Gift Aid Reclaim
**ALL OTHER GIVING/VOLUNTARY RECEIPTS**
Appeals
CAF & GAYE giving
St Luke’s one off donations (non GA)
One off donations (GA)
One off donations (non GA)
Small donations (GASDS)
Charities - overseas (designated)
Charities - home UK (designated)|**Total**
**Total**
**2024**
**2023**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
608.07
-
-
- 608.07 1,128.27
549.82
-
-
- 549.82 957.07
**1,157.89 -**
**-**
**- 1,157.89 2,085.34**
-
-
-
- - 40.00
28,185.00 -
-
- 28,185.00 28,756.73
3,150.00 -
-
- 3,150.00 3,140.00
**31,335.00 -**
**-**
**- 31,335.00 31,936.73**
12,062.95 -
-
- 12,062.95 2,100.21
**12,062.95 -**
**-**
**- 12,062.95 2,100.21**
-
-
-
- - 54.00
4,286.62 -
-
- 4,286.62 4,077.88
185.00
-
-
- 185.00 1,980.34
160.00
-
-
- 160.00 -
6,162.35 -
300.00
- 6,462.35 3,169.91
1,307.47 -
-
- 1,307.47 -
-
-
-
- -- 54.00
-
-
-
- - 500.00
**Unrestricted**
**Fund**
**Designated**
**Fund**
**Restricted Fund**
**Endowment**
**Fund**|
|---|---|
|**ACTIVITIES FOR GENERATING FUNDS**
Other Fundraising
Hall Hire
Carpark donations (non GA)
**CHURCH ACTIVITIES**
Fees - Statutory
Fees - Additional
Social activities and events income
**INVESTMENT INCOME**
Dividends and Interest
**GRANT INCOME**
Non-Recurring Grants
**OTHER INCOME**
Bank Compensation
Other income, gifts, etc
**4. Payments**
**CLERGY AND STAFFING COSTS**
Clergy Expenses
Cleaner (wages)
Book keeping
**CHURCH RUNNING EXPENSES**
Gas and Electricity Bill
Insurance
Service Costs
Maintenance
Water Bill
Small equipment purchases
Cleaning materials
Refreshments
**MISSION GIVING AND DONATIONS**
Charities - Home (UK)
Charities - Overseas
Support to parishioners
**BUILDING WORK AND REPAIRS**
Church - Major repairs and Redecorations
Hall/Other Buildings - Major Repairs and Redecorations
**COSTS OF GENERATING FUNDS**
Hall Running Costs
Social activities and events costs
Norwich Christian Meditation Centre
**ADMINISTRATION COSTS**
Printing
Stationery
Hall Bookings manager
Church broadband and telephone
Licences and subscriptions
**OTHER EXPENDITURE**
Mission and Evangelism Costs
Leaving Gifts, etc|**12,101.44 -**
**300.00**
**- 12,401.44 9,728.13**
164.00
-
-
- 164.00 -
25,778.88 -
-
- 25,778.88 21,134.07
495.00
-
-
- 495.00 540.00
**26,437.88 -**
**-**
**- 26,437.88 21,674.07**
- 826.00-
-
-- 826.00826.00
699.00
-
-
- 699.00 1,138.00
235.39
-
-
- 235.39 -
**108.39**
**-**
**-**
**- 108.39 1,964.00**
-
-
270.91
- 270.91 252.05
**-**
**-**
**270.91**
**- 270.91 252.05**
2,923.31 -
-
- 2,923.31 17,669.00
**2,923.31 -**
**-**
**- 2,923.31 17,669.00**
100.00
-
-
- 100.00 155.00
61,666.00 -
454.77
- 62,120.77 5,382.56
**61,766.00 -**
**454.77**
**- 62,220.77 5,537.56**
**Total**
**Total**
**2024**
**2023**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
1,679.42 -
-
- 1,679.42 1,675.79
4,372.98 -
-
- 4,372.98 4,425.18
1,146.00 -
-
- 1,146.00 1,099.00
**7,198.40 -**
**-**
**- 7,198.40 7,199.97**
9,134.50 -
-
- 9,134.50 12,275.17
2,259.54 -
-
- 2,259.54 2,202.76
6,256.00 -
-
- 6,256.00 5,302.00
1,062.97 -
-
- 1,062.97 2,248.54
971.34
-
-
- 971.34 636.41
534.36
-
764.00
- 1,298.36 345.32
596.63
-
-
- 596.63 491.57
242.69
-
-
- 242.69 258.38
**21,058.03 -**
**764.00**
**- 21,822.03 23,760.15**
-
-
-
- - 1,438.62
-
-
-
- - 1,438.61
250.00
-
-
- 250.00 -
**250.00**
**-**
**-**
**- 250.00 2,877.23**
1,000.00 1,261.32 -
- 2,261.32 580.00
186.00
-
-
- 186.00 35,305.90
**1,186.00 1,261.32 -**
**- 2,447.32 35,885.90**
1,353.32 -
-
- 1,353.32 34.17
498.48
-
-
- 498.48 500.99
66.89
-
-
- 66.89 -
**1,918.69 -**
**-**
**- 1,918.69 535.16**
124.62
-
-
- 124.62 72.00
36.00
-
-
- 36.00 -
983.90
-
-
- 983.90 1,058.10
526.20
-
-
- 526.20 499.20
354.21
-
-
- 354.21 906.30
**2,024.93 -**
**-**
**- 2,024.93 2,535.60**
364.94
-
-
- 364.94 -
200.00
-
-
- 200.00 100.00
**Unrestricted**
**Fund**
**Designated**
**Fund**
**Restricted Fund**
**Endowment**
**Fund**|
|---|---|
|**5. Bank Current Account**
**General Account**
**Lunch club fund**
**Fabric fund**
**Youth and Children's Work Fund**
**Mission Giving**
**Community Events Fund**
**Restricted (St Luke's) gifts and collections**
**General (St Augustine's TSB)**
**Hot Hub**
**The Greening Fund**
**6. Bank Savings Account**
**Miss Pratt income-parishioners in need) (was**
**TSB now Barclays Deposit)**|**564.94**
**-**
**-**
**- 564.94 100.00**
**Total**
**Total**
**2024**
**2023**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
7,288.51 -
-
- 7,288.51 7,066.72
-
-
-
- - 3,574.59
-
8,738.68 -
- 8,738.68 6,705.50
-
225.00
-
- 225.00 225.00
-
2,293.04 -
- 2,293.04 -
-
3,650.11 -
- 3,650.11 75.52
-
-
990.77
- 990.77 1,000.00
61,917.80 -
-
- 61,917.80- 1,620.14
-
-
3,499.01 - 3,499.01 3,499.01
-
-
2,519.21 - 2,519.21 2,519.21
**69,206.31 14,906.83 7,008.99 - 91,122.13 23,045.41**
**Total**
**Total**
**2024**
**2023**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
-
-
2,546.03 - 2,546.03 2,275.12
**-**
**-**
**2,546.03 - 2,546.03 2,275.12**
**Restricted Fund**
**Endowment**
**Fund**
**Unrestricted**
**Fund**
**Designated**
**Fund**
**Restricted Fund**
**Endowment**
**Fund**
**Unrestricted**
**Fund**
**Designated**
**Fund**|
|---|---|
## **7. Investments**
## **Further Details**
CCLA Miss Pratt - This is an Endowment - Capital. Unchanged in 2020. 375 shares held throughout the year, although their market value fluctuates. Income to the Barclays Premium account.
Norwich Credit Union (loan guarantee for parishiners in need) - No activity in 2020
## **Independent examiner's report on the accounts**
## **Section A Independent Examiner’s Report**
|**Report to the trustees**
**On accounts for the year**
**ended**
**Set out on pages**|Charity Name
**THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL**
**PARISH OF ST LUKE'S WITH ST AUGUSTINE'S, NEW CATTON**|Charity Name
**THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL**
**PARISH OF ST LUKE'S WITH ST AUGUSTINE'S, NEW CATTON**|Charity Name
**THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL**
**PARISH OF ST LUKE'S WITH ST AUGUSTINE'S, NEW CATTON**|
|---|---|---|---|
|||||
||31st December 2024|**Charity no**
**(if any)**|**1162755**|
|||||
||(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)|||
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended **31/12/2024** .
**Responsibilities and basis** As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the **of report** accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
**Independent examiner's** I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have **statement** come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
- the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
- the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
- the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
|**Signed:**
**Name:**|||28/02/25|
|---|---|---|---|
|||||
||Samantha Hubbard|||
1
**Oct 2018**
**IER**
**Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any):**
**Address:** 25 Dolphin Road Norwich NR5 0UR
## **Section B Disclosure**
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
**Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose** .
2
**Oct 2018**
**IER**