BEACONCHURCH PJAr%m Annual Report of the Parochlal Church Counctl of Beacon Church Blackpool May 2024 Admlnlstrative Informatlon Address: Beacon Church Blackpool 42 Reads Avenue Blackpool FYI 4DE PCC Correspondence Address- 9 Ridgwood Ave. Blackpool FY3 8EL PCC Members for the year 2023-2024 are as follows: Incumbent- Adrian Wolton Warden- Diane Morrison Secretary- SarFdra Patrick Treasurer- Vacant Elected Members Sandra Patrick Brian Howe Heather Walters Matthew Wilson Fran Wolton Erin Seraima Co-opted members Joss Wright Jen Greaves Extra Contributions Hannah Brear Deanery Synod rep. Matt Wilson Diocesan Synod Rep Hannah Lockwood Re ort from the PCC The PCC has held 5 full PCC meetings during the year May 2023-2024. The meetings were held at the Vicara8e. There is currently I Church Warden, 6 elected members of the PCC and 2 eo-opted. Heather Walters stood down as a member earlier in the year.
BEACONCHURCH tm This May there are 3 vacancles on the PCC as 3 members retire. and the 2 co-opted members are seeking full membership. There is a vacancy for a Churchwarden The main areas concerning the PCC thls year are covered in other reports. but the job of the PCC 55 to be presented with proposals to move forward whether to do with buildings orthe development of our outreach mlnistry. These are dlscussed extensively and then approval given or modifications made. At every meetin8 areas discussed involve. considerin8: Action points ie. Tasks identified to be completed or taken forward. Standing Commlttee report. Ministry and Mission updates, Finance, Parish Matters. Fabric and Facilities { concerning both the Palatine rd and Reads Ave sites ) Operations which Involves Human Resources. Health and Safety and Administration, 5afeguardln8. National, Diocesan and Deanery matters AOB where other matters can be presented to the meeting and questions asked The maln areas concernin8 U5this year in our meetings have been with: Flnance Monthly financial reports are presented to the meetings and discussed. This year, the Introduction of the Parish Giving scheme and the increased generosity of Beacon family members has seen an increase in our regular income. The aim is for Beacon Church to be completely self-funding. As our giving ha5 increased, so have our expenses including the Parish share that we pay to the Diocese. We are however lookin8 for further sources of funding at the moment. The renawdtlon of 4Z Reads Avenue The purchase of 42 Reads Avenue after a year of uncertainty and considerable discussion and negotiations with both the previous owner of the property and the diocese completed in April 2023. and is reflected in the report and accounts for 2023. It is common practice for the Diocese to hold the deeds on behalf of the PCC even though the economic interest remains with the PCC who are responsible for repairs and upkeep. Having enough funds to start ourfirst phase, thi5 year saw the installation of solar panels. new heatin8 sern. new kitchen and toilets. The full responsibi5ity for the future of the old thurth building on Palatine Road has now been taken over by the Diocese Safe8uardln8 -Chlld protertion and worklng wlth vulnerable adults 21Page
BEACOMCHURCH This is an ongoin8 mission to make Beacon Church a safe environment and that our Be3con family members are cared for. There are currently 19 people with a DBS certificate of which 6 people have been DBS checked this year so they can contribute safely to our activities. Also Basic Safeguardin8 and Food Safety courses have been completed. We use all the guidance provided by the Dlocese and complete an annual Safe8uardin8 audit. Mlsslon and Outreach Projects Including Families at 4, Stay and Play. XCC, Pop Up Choir, MOB, Summer and Holidav time cafés have continued and this year. during the church renovations. Families @4 continued at Blackpool church and Stay and Play at the Play barn at the Zoo. Mlnlstry September saw Matt Lockwood start hls ministry tralnlng In Liverpool and Hannah becomln8 the full time leader of Eden as well as bein8 the Diocesan MPower hub leader in Blackpool. Preparing them for the future major role that they will be takin8 on at Beacon. The year started with Adrian h3vin8 a serious operation and is ending with him and the family relocating to Norfolk after a very hecric. demanding, exciting and successful four years at Beacon church. The PCC are committed to takin8 radical steps of faith and we look to the Lord as He continues to lead us forward. Elertoral Roll There are currently 49 adults on role19 have been removed from last year as they have not attended re8ularlyl and 43 children under 16 attend regularly The Electoral role can be viewed on request as it is no lon8er available on display The meetin8 was asked ifthere were any questions about Elertoral role and attendance etc Volunteers Adrian thanks the Warden and everyone for their support and hard work.
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BEACONCHURCH Independent examiner's report on the accounts Report to the trustees/ members ol Beacon Church Blackpool, formerly Christ Church with All Saints Blackpool On accounts for year ended 31, December 2023 Charlty no 1163354 Set out on pages Pages 4 to 5 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity 1.the Trust") for the year ended 3111212023 Responslbillties and basls As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111.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 the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145151{bl of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matter5 have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Art or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Independent examinees statement Signed: Date: 2+ Name: Jonathan Goldthorpe Relevant profes51onal quallficationls) or body . Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants England and Wales Address: 2 Constitution Hill Ipswich IP13RQ Suffolk 61Page