## **Registered Charity No.** 1175403 **Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2022 and Annual Report** ## **St Mary the Virgin Prestwich Parochial Church Council** ## **Name & Address** The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical parish of St Mary the Virgin, Prestwich Church Lane Prestwich Greater Manchester M25 1AN ## **Legal Status** The PCC is registered with the Charity Commissioners of England and Wales under charity registration number 1175403 ## **Bank Details & Accounts** Current Account: St Mary's Prestwich PCC Club and Society current account. 01-07-20 49036955 Reserve account: St Mary's Prestwich PCC Club and Society reserve account. 01-07-20 49036963 Nat West Bank Prestwich Branch 463 Bury New Road Prestwich Manchester M25 1AB ## **Independent Examiner** Mr Roger Morley 127 Turton Road, Tottington, Bury ## **Administrative information** St Mary’s Church is situated in Prestwich, Greater Manchester, in the Metropolitan Borough of Bury. It is part of the Anglican Diocese of Manchester. The correspondence address is St Mary’s Rectory, 67, Scholes Lane, Prestwich M25 0AW ## **Members of the Parochial Church Council March 2022 – March 2023** The Rev’d Shaun Conlon – ex-officio (Priest-in-Charge) The Rev’d Adele McKie – ex-officio (Assistant Curate) The Rev’d Carole Barnet – ex-officio (Associate Priest) The Rev’d Gary Anderton – ex-officio (Assistant Curate) Mr Stewart Barnet – ex-officio (Churchwarden) Mrs Helen Hicks – ex-officio (Deanery Synod Representative) Mrs Hazel Froggatt – _Honorary Treasurer_ Mrs Pauline Jones – _Honorary Secretary_ Mr William Max-McCarthy Mr Anthony Smith* Mrs Jill Hughson Mrs Lindsay Broxap - _= Resigned as a member 15th November 2022_ ## **Objectives and activities of the PCC** St Mary’s PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the Priest-in-Charge, The Rev’d Shaun Conlon in promoting in the parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. ## **Structure, Governance and Management** The method of appointment of parochial Church Council members is set out in Church Representation Rules. The PCC looks after the general running of the church and oversees finance. St Mary’s PCC consists of the Priest-in-charge (Incumbent), all licensed clergy in the parish (currently 3), 2 Churchwardens, 3 Deanery Synod representatives, and 12 lay members (there are currently vacancies for 1 Churchwarden, 2 Deanery Synod Representative and 7 other lay members). Deanery Synod representatives (in addition to their general PCC responsibilities) attend meetings with clergy and laity of other churches in the Bury and Rossendale Deanery to discuss, support and further the mission of the Anglican churches within the deanery and the wider Diocese. All members, except those who are ex-officio, and any who are legally co-opted onto the committee, must be nominated and elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting before they can serve on the PCC. All PCC members are required to be on the church electoral roll, and must be actual communicant members. Each year, it is encouraged as widely as possible that all members consider standing for election. There is also a statutory standing committee of the PCC, which consists of the Priest-in-Charge, Churchwardens, PCC Secretary and Treasurer (and one other PCC member when all elected positions are filled). The Standing Committee deals with emergency issues that arise between meetings and considers the agenda for upcoming PCC meetings. The PCC normally meets six times a year. ## **St Mary the Virgin Parish Church, Prestwich** St Mary the Virgin, Prestwich, is an historic Grade 1 listed Anglican Parish Church, currently part of the Diocese of Manchester. The earliest record of a priest serving Prestwich dates from around 1200 and the name Prestwich (derived from the Saxon words for ‘priest’s dwelling’) suggests an even earlier church existed here. It seems likely that Christian worship has been offered on this site for more than 800 years. The parish is a mix of owner-occupied and rented residential accommodation, retail and office premises, schools and community buildings and open spaces. There is a sizeable Jewish population locally. A parish primary school (St Mary’s voluntary aided CE school) has strong links with the church community and a very rooted Christian ethos. St Mary’s Church has been, for a number of years, part of the Prestwich Mission Partnership, which includes the parishes of St Gabriel, Prestwich, St Margaret, Prestwich and St George, Simister: the partnership has sought to bring the life of these churches closer together. Towards the end of 2021 the Diocese of Manchester formalised the boundaries of new Mission Communities, which sees an end of Mission Partnerships and ushers in a new pattern for working together with neighbouring churches and their parishes: as well as those mentioned above we are now connected with the parishes of St Hilda, Prestwich and St Paul, Kersal Moor with St Andrew, Carr Clough. St Mary’s church is registered with _Inclusive Church_ and aims to align its Christian life and vision in ways which are welcoming of all people. ## **Objectives and achievements** The aims and objectives of St Mary’s Church, Prestwich, and members of the Christian community there, include: - Regular public worship Provision of accessible public sacred space for prayer and reflection The promotion and teaching of Christianity Engagement with the local community Provision of pastoral care and support within the parish and to members of the church Working with local organisations and schools, in particular St Mary’s CE primary school Provision of a safe and welcoming churchyard, open for interments (in accordance with the Diocesan Chancellor’s regulations) and visits by the general population Support of other charities at home and abroad These aims and objectives were fulfilled in the following ways during 2022: Throughout the year, the church was open to the public for both the conduct of acts of worship and to provide a still, peaceful and beautiful place for reflection, prayer and exploration. Throughout the year the church was open for public worship every Sunday and Wednesday of the year, as well as on other days and occasions, including major Christian Festivals, Breathing Space monthly on a Wednesday evening, Holy hour and Eucharist monthly on a Saturday morning, an experiential teaching course (Connecting with God) monthly on a Friday evening.) A heritage open day was held in September which included special displays detailing elements of the church’s history locally as well as leaflets being available about both the church building and its contents and the churchyard. Over the course of the year a number of St Mary’s CE Primary School visits and services happened in the church and churchyard, including a Year 6 Leavers’ service in July, a visit by Y4 near Remembrance Sunday to explore war graves in the churchyard and make poppies (jointly helped by members of the church and school communities; the poppies were then displayed in church on Remembrance Sunday), a School Easter Eucharist and a Christmas Carol Service. Children from each of the eight classes (reception – Year 6) jointly led worship with the clergy on four Sundays during the year, with two classes attending each time. A number of individuals visited the church by appointment, and others simply came in to look around or enjoy the silence and prayerful atmosphere _dung times when the church was open._ A small group of pre-school children came to church in December to learn about Christingles and make their own, as did a group of cub scouts. A number of occasional offices were held in St Mary’s during the year, including weddings, baptisms and funerals, and a number of people were buried, or had their cremated remains interred, in the churchyard. A service of remembrance for the many hundreds of former Prestwich Hospital patients who are buried in the churchyard was held in October. In September some members of the church took part in the ‘Seven Churches’ Walk, which had been established a number of years previously as a joint annual activity of the five churches making up the Prestwich Mission Partnership and is now being continued by all seven churches comprising the Prestwich & Kersal Mission Community. St Mary’s is signed up to the ‘Inclusive Church’ network and endeavours to offer a welcoming and safe space to all who want to visit the church or worship there. Although the risks of contracting Covid-19 became less than they were as the year moved on, support continues to be given to those attending church to be able to worship as safely as possible, with sanitiser and masks available for any who would prefer to use them. Toilet facilities for the disabled continue to be provided, as well as large print service and hymn books and audio amplification equipment and a Loop system. Pastoral care by both clergy and lay visitors was offered in various ways during the year. Housebound members of the Christian community of the church continued to be offered communion at home or in hospital and general pastoral visits and phone calls were made to many members of the community. Other pastoral visits to those who were ill, dying and bereaved, and to those preparing for baptism and marriage were conducted The churchyard provided people with green space to enjoy and a number of tours were arranged by members of the Churchyard Action Group. Outdoor toilets were also opened for a local council-originated ecological group for their day’s meeting in the adjacent Clough. A number of people contacted the church during the year exploring their family history and making enquiries about burial records etc. The PCC and wider congregation continued to support local community activities in a number of ways: on-going collections of foodstuffs and other items were donated to the local ‘Porch Boxes’ charity and also a new food bank opened in a local Methodist church; the PCC paid the annual insurance on the neighbouring Church Lane Community Centre which provides meeting space for local groups, organisations and individuals, conversations were made with the producers of TV’s ‘Coronation Street’ series about the possibility of filming at St Mary’s again and a few conversations were held with local choirs and individuals about using the space of the church for concerts, which will happen in 2023. Collecting Boxes for The Children’s Society are held by a number of members of the congregation and local people to support the work of this charity across the country. A number of social events happened throughout the year, some of them with religious elements. A family afternoon entitled ‘Rooted in God, growing in faith’ explored Christianity and environment issues, and a Posada (travelling Crib) connected households during the weeks of Advent. A Christmas Fayre, organised and run jointly with the Church School, helped to strengthen the bonds between the church and school communities, and an evening of carol singing in one area of the parish brought new connections within the community and also between the community and the church. A number of Christian Nurture courses were organised during the year, including a daytime and evening Lent Course, and a monthly ‘Connecting with God’ evening. Confirmation preparation for both children and adults in the early summer and again in the late autumn St Mary’s hosted two prospective ordinands on placement over the Spring and Summer months, as they explored further their sense of God calling them to be priests. Links with the Church school remained strong and continued to develop over the year. The Chair of governors and four other governors are regular members of St Mary’s Church, including two of the clergy. Weekly worship was provided by members of the clergy team in school, and a number of clergy visits were made to classrooms and to staff for a range of reasons (wellbeing support, prayer, encouraging the school Ethos Group, teaching and general pastoral care.) Children form the school also visited the church to learn about prayer and different ways of praying. The Church choir met weekly for practises during the year and welcomed a returning member after an absence of three years. The full choir was able again to assist in leading the Sunday worship fully again and also held an Advent Carol Service and a Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols in December in church for the local community. The level of ability is high and there is an open-door policy for new members, with training and support offered for those who need it. ## **Current Priorities and Future Developments** The move back to a three-yearly appointment of new PCC members in 2022 has begun to bring more stability and continuity to the proceedings of the Church Council and, although the church council now carries a number of vacancies, there has been a deepening of common purpose and vision during the year. The three priorities agreed by members of the council at the November meeting should help guide us into better planning for activities and events to build up the community of the church and strengthen people’s faith and commitment. A putative plan has already begun to be drawn up with a timetable of events (both one-off and ongoing) for 2023 and beyond. Despite the hope to restart a number of activities for children and young people, this has not been possible to realise this year as there was still a lack of volunteers. New conversations are now proving more hopeful that we might be able to provide some worship/activities for both pre-school age children and primary age children in 2023. It is anticipated that some of the events during the year will help create a new cohesions and commitment to furnish volunteers to take on the roles needed to underpin this work. The creation of the new Prestwich & Kersal Mission Community by the diocese has begun to bring new opportunities for working in partnership with our Anglican neighbours and a plan for a number of joint activities, including study courses, attending the Prestwich Clough Day and organising an eco-Christmas Tree festival, has been agreed. Numerically, attendances have begun to increase again as the year moved on and a large number of new families and individuals have become part of the congregation. Many of these are already becoming involved in a variety of ways with the activities and mission of the church and are bringing new skills, insights and energy to the life of the church community. There is a recognised need to have someone who will co-ordinate communications, so that the church and what it is doing is more visible in a regular way both on social media and in other ways – this is something that is planned be addressed in the coming months. A resolution of the difficult legal situation regarding the legal ownership and usage of the CLCC (Church Lane Community Centre) will help in planning for the mission of the church in the wider community and also its financial situation. Continued exploration of how the creation of a plan for environmental issues being part of the church’s life and mission will hopefully lead to stronger links with other churches and with local community groups and organisations. The Statutory Quinquennial inspection of the Church building was undertaken in 2022 and the results of this are still awaited. When the report is received it will form the basis of helping the PCC plan for the next five years in terms of any work which will need to be carried out on the church building. One of the most pressing priorities facing the whole church community continues to be the poor streams of financial support. For many years a range of issues have not been addressed as fully, practically or forcefully as they might and this has resulted in historic reserves being depleted, little enthusiasm being generated for sustained regular fund-raising, low numbers of those giving by standing order and too much reliance on irregular streams of finance (facility fees from ITV when filming, lots of occasional offices (fees and collections), donations, legacies etc). The gulf between income and expenditure is rising and needs to be addressed holistically. Whilst this is not an uncommon situation in other churches, it needs to be much more at the forefront of the planning St Mary’s PCC does for the future. In 2022 a number of strategies were discussed and these will begin to be deployed during 2023. ## **Risk and its management** Potential adversities may be categorised according to their combined risk/impact potential. Those with a high risk but low impact are set at one end of the scale, with low risk/high impact at the other end. Both parameters are important and both risk and impact should be minimised. Financial risks are a reduction in income and/or an increase in costs. Both have the potential to have major impact upon the capacity of St Mary’s Church to continue all her present activities and functions and limit any future development. As the Treasurer’s report (below) makes clear, St Mary’s is currently in a very difficult situation financially, with no substantial reserves and a long way from being able to meet parish share payments. As noted in the previous section (above) this is as a result of a combination of long and medium term factors and decisions and the impact of Covid closure/restrictions. This will be addressed across the congregation in the coming year, with efforts being made to produce information which will apprise the membership of the church (and the wider community) of the fragility of St Mary’s financial position and the need for action across a number of areas to improve this situation and raise more funds and build up sustainable sources of income. Rapidly rising energy costs, and the general high rises in the cost of living, will not make such movement forward easy, as both church bills and people’s bills at home are increasing. Efforts have been made to ensure that St Mary’s energy tariff is as reasonable as it can be and other costs have been cut back as far as possible. Grant funding for projects will become more actively sought beyond just large fabric repair costs. Increased scrutiny of budgets is a priority of the church treasurer. Physical risks, to people, are judged to be low, but would have a high impact if they materialised. St Mary’s carries an appropriate level of insurance. Other risks are also recognised: the protection of children and vulnerable adults is taken seriously and St Mary’s complies with the relevant Church of England and Diocesan policies. The PCC is working towards a lower risk/impact potential, not just financial, but across all areas. ## **Audited Accounts January – December 2022** _These are printed separately._ ## **FOR FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING 31ST Treasurer’s Report DECEMBER 2022.** ## **Income** The church's operation relies solely on income generated from donations and fundraising, and the Christmas fayre at the end of 2022 is a promising sign that the years of COVID restrictions and reduced income are slowly being put behind us. The Christmas Fayre in December raised £4,200 and was shared between St Mary's and the school, and I hope this partnership continues to grow throughout 2023. Total income for 2022 was **£57,624** ; this is slightly more than in 2021, largely thanks to the Christmas Fayre fundraising event. Our primary source of income continues to be donations at services, £22,485; compared with 2021 this was a reduction of over £4,000 (-15%). £10,012 came from weddings and funeral fees, an increase of over 13%. ## **Expenditure** The total spent in 2022 was **£56,685** . Expenditure was kept to a bare minimum, and only essential repairs were made to the clock, alarm and lightning conductor in the year. Unfortunately, repairs to the church clock have not been permanent, and a further, more in-depth repair will be required at an approximate cost of £4,000. . The Parish share paid was £15,330, representing 31% of the total assessment of £49,419. All the gift aid raised from donations (£6,330) was added to contributions from the congregation and is included in the £15,330. The congregation's generosity enables the diocese to sustain an effective ministry funded mainly through the parish share by not fulfilling our commitment to pay the parish share in full means that our church relies on other congregations to finance the mission and ministry across our diocese. ## **Reserves** At the end of 2022, the reserves and the current account total **£36,331** . (an increase of £3,382 from 2021): Of this amount, £14,842 are funds with specific spending purposes and therefore restricted from general day-to-day use. Leaving an available balance of **£21,489.** ## **Conclusion** The numbers in our congregation and their declared household income indicate that we should raise much more revenue than we receive. In 2022, not only was it necessary to use our reserves to keep the church open and running, but we relied on the generosity of other churches to fund the ministry that we all benefit from here at St Mary's through their payment of the parish share. Should income levels remain the same in 2023, we shall have to use what little reserves we have and make more cuts in essential expenditures, including church and churchyard maintenance, heating, and organists at services. May I appeal to those who enjoy our church to consider how you can support the church financially. Please consider committing to regular giving through a standing order, direct debit, internet banking, or other means. And please would you complete a Gift Aid form if you are a UK taxpayer, which enables the church to claim back an extra 25% from HMRC on all donations which you give. Forms are available at the back of the church, and it only takes a couple of minutes to complete. **Our bank details are as follows:** Nat West Bank Account number: 49036955 Sort Code: 01-07-20 _"Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God can bless you abundantly so that in all things at_ _all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. As it is written:_ _They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor; their righteousness endures forever."_ (2 Corinthians 9:6-9, NIV) To give generously is to be caught up in the overflow of God's grace, for when we give, we reflect the nature of God himself. ## _**Hazel Froggatt** -_ _**Treasurer**_ ## **Proceedings of the Parochial Church Council** ## **Purpose** The purpose of the Parochial Church Council (PCC) is to set the strategic direction and vision for the life of the parish. Its main focus is on: Mission & outreach Finance & Governance Discipleship & Pastoral care Worship & Spirituality PCC membership is now following a new pattern of three-year terms of service, following the amendment by motion carried at the previous year’s APCM. The number of places filled at the APCM in 2022 fell far short of the allotted places: four 3-year term spaces, and two 2-year term spaces were filled, although one of the 2-year spaces members resigned in November 2022, leaving the PCC short of 7 elected members, as well as there being three ex-officio spaces (one Churchwarden space and two deanery synod spaces). This has resulted in a PCC which is less effective than it could be and has raised a couple of issues about being legally able to hold meetings when some members have been unable to attend, partly because of the need to be quorate and partly because laity must outnumber clergy, and with 4 clergy and only 7 laity as members, this has been a real problem. These issues will be noted in public announcements in church services ahead of the 2023 APCM The PCC have continued to meet bi-monthly, with standing committee meetings happening in the months inbetween. Over the year, the inclusion of The Prestwich & Kersal Mission Community was agreed as a standing item on the agenda, so that we can regularly be updated on, and reminded about, the forging of new links across the churches of the Mission Community. Discussions were held about having official war grave signage near the entrance to the churchyard, the PCC supporting immediate family members who make applications to the diocese for faculties to reserve the right to burial in a particular plot in the churchyard, and a review of the Church Organist’s contract and remuneration. New missional/fundraising activities were discussed and affirmed, including a summer all-age faith and Fun event, community carol singing, a Christmas fayre in conjunction with the church school and the posada (travelling crib) during Advent. As part of our move back towards having a mission plan for the short and mid-term future three key strands were proposed and agreed by the meeting as the primary points of focus for 2023/24: - Community Building – in light of the changed/changing demographic of congregation/church attendances - Growing and Deepening Faith with both adults and children - o Giving/Fund Raising, linked to the Gospel and to people’s spiritual growth Following his ordination as deacon in July, Fr Gary Anderton was welcomed as an ex-officio member of the council. A number of discussions over the year centred on our poor financial situation and how we might approach this to improve giving, increase a sense of community and belonging amongst those who are newer members of the congregation, and raise awareness of the realities of how the church is - and isn’t - funded. It was agreed that we would bid for a new electronic giving terminal (a number of which are being made available via the diocese). ## _**Pauline Jones – PCC Secretary**_ ## **Electoral Roll Report** The Church Electoral Roll has undergone the annual revision, which has resulted in a number of additions (14). There have been a number of deletions, two because of death, and 12 because of non-residency and non-attendance for a period of more than six months. It is important that the electoral roll represents the actual current congregation and doesn’t carry names of people who have moved away, or are worshipping elsewhere, from one full revision to another (a six-year period). If this happens then there is often a huge drop in numbers on the roll following the next full revision (which will be in 2025) The number of those currently on the roll is 129. Mrs Helen Hicks remains the Electoral Roll Officer for the parish. ## _**Fr Shaun Conlon**_ ## **Deanery Synod report 2022 Meetings** During the year there were 3 meeting of the Bury & Rossendale Deanery Synod on Tuesday 22[nd] February, via Zoom, Wednesday 1[st] June at Bury Parish Church and Wednesday 12[th] October at St John & St Mark, Sunny Avenue, Bury. Proceedings of the Church of England’s General Synod were reported to members over the year, and finance reports were given at each meeting. Eco Church & Environment was agreed to be a standing item on each agenda at the June meeting so that members could be both up-to-date with diocesan and national church news and information as well as to allow us to consider our response as a deanery and as individual parishes. There was some discussion around the shaping of the new **Deanery Mission Action Plan** (MAP) and updates during the year, especially at the October meeting. The Area Dean, Rev’d Dr Rachel Mann, shared the draft and later the finished document which she has drawn up together with the Lay Chair of the Deanery using various information and data from parishes and the diocese. Each of the five Mission Communities in the deanery will connect with its various areas for growth and development around the areas of Growing, Nurturing and Serving. It is intended that this becomes a live working document and not simply a paper exercise. In February Mike Starkey, the Head of Church Growth in Manchester Diocese, gave a presentation around **strategies for growing churches** , with a particular focus on using the _Stepping Stones for Growth_ programme (this can be found on the Diocesan website). He emphasised that, for churches where congregations might be suspicious about the idea of ‘evangelism’, this programme offered ideas for outreach and growth which most congregations who’ve used it found non-threatening and easy to connect with. At the June meeting there was a presentation about eco-church matters from the Rev’d Clive Hamilton, one of the two Diocesan Environment Officers. Clive spoke about the Eco-church project, run by AROCHA and the energy footprint tool which the Church of England is developing and for which all parishes are asked to participate in supplying information about our energy consumption. This needs to be completed by the end of July 2022. Members were reminded that both Diocesan and General Synod had agreed to seek to become net zero carbon by 2030. Clive also outlined a number of other helpful links and resources, including a wealth of Church of England webinars. ## _**Fr Shaun Conlon**_ ## **Child Protection/Safeguarding** St Mary’s takes the protection of children and vulnerable adults seriously and complies with the Church of England’s guidelines in these areas. At a Parochial Church Council meeting on 22nd May 2018 the following policy statement was agreed and continues to be in place _Policy Statement on Children, Young People and the Church of St Mary the Virgin, Prestwich_ _As members of this church, we commit ourselves to the nurturing, protection and safekeeping of all, especially children and young people. It is the responsibility of each one of us to prevent the physical, sexual and emotional abuse of children and young people and to report any abuse discovered or suspected. We recognise that our work with children and young people is the responsibility of the whole church._ _Our church is committed to supporting, resourcing and training those who work with children and young people and to providing supervision._ _Our church is committed to following the policy and procedures published by the Diocese._ _The parish will adopt good practice guidelines._ _Each worker with children and young people must undertake diocesan Safeguarding training, know the guidelines and undertake to follow them. Each shall be given a copy of the Parish’s agreed procedures and good practice guidelines._ _As part of our commitment to children and young people, the PCC has appointed SUSIE MAPLEDORAM to be the Safeguarding Officer and EMMA CHADWICK to be the Deputy Safeguarding Officer._ _Children and young people are an important part of our Church today They have much to give as well as to receive We will listen to them_ _As we nurture them in worship, learning, and in community life, we will respect the wishes and feelings of children and young people._ _The Parochial Church Council has also adopted a Safe Church Policy._ Claire Almond and Sandra Phelan are our named safeguarding officers at St Mary’s, and as they take on their new roles they will begin to update all relevant people with appropriate checks and training in the coming year. ## _**Fr Shaun Conlon**_ ## **Adult Ministry Report** This report outlines the key aspects of adult ministry for the calendar year 2022. Since church began to re-open fully following the pandemic, we have seen, certainly at St Mary’s, a change in the profile of our congregation with a number of new people starting to attend worship on a regular basis. We have therefore continued to develop opportunities for both new and existing disciples to deepen their faith and spirituality. These included the continuation of our monthly (third Wednesday of each month) Breathing Space group - to enable people to take time out from the busyness of life to spend with God through reflective music, a short bible passage, followed by space for silent prayer. Our adult Lent Group was offered both on Wednesday Mornings in Church after the mid-week Eucharist, and on Tuesday Evenings. The theme each week was the same providing the opportunity for people to attend either session, or even a mixture of some mornings and some evenings, as worked best for them. The Group looked at various ‘events’ in Jesus’ life helping us to think about our own journey of faith in the context of God’s faithful love and companionship with us. These included Jesus, the Wilderness and me: Isolation and Temptation; Jesus, Palm Sunday and me: Excitement and Expectation; Jesus, Maundy Thursday and me: Service and Sharing; Jesus, Good Friday and me: Suffering and Faithfulness; and Jesus, Easter and me: Triumph and New. We also introduced a new monthly group (first Friday evening of each month) Connecting with God involving interactive discussion and providing practical guidance to prayer for those seeking to deepen their personal relationship with God. During 2022, we explored together a number of different ways to connect with God through prayer, including meditation, praying with the imagination, lectio divina, The Jesus Prayer, the Eucharistic prayer, praying with hands, praying with icons, and praying with music. In June, we held an all-age event in and around the Church and church grounds entitled Growing Together, Rooted in God with the aim of bringing community together around the theme of Creation including making bees, nature videos, painting on canvas, planting flowers and a new tree at the church gate entrance, tree quizzes, making biscuits, and enjoying packed lunches and mid-afternoon refreshments together. We were delighted that three adults were prepared for Confirmation during the year with ‘classes’ taking place both before and after the Confirmation Service in November. It is wonderful to walk together as we grow in faith and we have been amazed by the depth of the questions raised along the way. During 2023 we will continue to offer similar opportunities for us to grow together in our faith. All are welcome to join us. In particular, our Connecting with God group will be exploring a variety of tried and tested of ways reading the Bible, enabling us to experiment along the way and, hopefully, to be nourished by the results. We have also set up a Mission Committee with the aim of discerning where God is leading us, drawing more people to Him by following the example of Christ, and re-building community as the Body of Christ. A timetable has been put together for the rest of the year and events will be advertised shortly. My sincere prayer is that as many people as possible will join us and, as we move forward together, we will grow in love for God and for one another. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask. ## _**The Rev’d Carole Barnet**_ ## **Choir Report** During the past twelve months the Choir has gone about its work with ever increasing efficiency, and has continued to help in the leadership of Public Worship in this place. Services have been enhanced with an ever increasing repertoire of Anthems sung by the choir, and these are beginning to include some of the very finest examples of English Church Music, some of which is usually the exclusive preserve of Cathedral and Collegiate Choirs. We are indeed fortunate in our Choir – a group of people who meet regularly to rehearse on Thursday evenings for 44 or so weeks of the year, as well as turning out on Sundays, and for weekday services as required – all of this is done voluntarily – though the standard of singing attained is quite professional. (Remember, if you are interested in joining us, the prerequisites are simply a reasonable singing voice, a keen “ear”, a willingness to be _moulded_ , and most importantly of all, a sense of humour! If you can commit to Thursdays 7.30pm – 9pm, and Sunday morning Service, then please speak to the Organist). Sadly, the death of Helen Mashedar last Autumn, brought to an end a connection of over 60 years as a member of the Choir. Helen first joined in 1960 as a young teenager, encouraged along by then Organist, Mr. F.J. Pye. However, it is surprising how a happening of a sad nature is so often followed by a happier one, and following our Service of Nine Lessons and Carols in December, we were delighted that Justine Thomas has rejoined the Choir after an absence of two years or so. Numbers, therefore remain the same, and produce the following statistics:7 Sopranos; 4 Altos; 1.5 Tenors; 3 Basses (The Rector and Rev’d Carole are extra to these figures). On Advent Sunday, we held an Advent Carol Service – the first time this has been done since 1992. The Choir worked hard in the Autumn to produce the Music for this Service alongside the Music for the Annual Service of Nine Lessons and Carols, held on the 4[th] Sunday in Advent – once again, my good friend Simon Mercer, ARCO, accompanied us at the Organ. Many favourable comments were made by grateful parishioners following both of these Seasonal Services. As I have said in the past, the enthusiasm generated by these Festival Services should not detract from the all-important round of weekly rehearsals and Sung Services; and it is quite clear, that the work of the Choir in this respect, is very much appreciated by our Congregation and visitors. I will end this report by expressing my sincere thanks to all the members of the Choir for their continued loyalty and hard work. Also, to Rev’d Carole, for her attendance and singing in rehearsals, and Services as and when she is available; to Rev’d Adele and Rev’d Gary for their obvious appreciation of the music and the Choir. Above all however, sincere thanks are due to the Rector who, despite his ever-increasing workload, rarely misses a rehearsal, and is extremely appreciative of the work done by the Choir and myself. ## _**Gary Hulme, ARCO, LTCL - Organist & Choirmaster**_ ## **Churchyard Action Group** A brief outline of the activities of our group during the last year – which has been a very busy one with many ups and downs. The wall in the bottom part of the church yard had fallen down – a fence was erected around the area and all the stones from the wall were removed for safekeeping into the hearse house. Storm Arwen brought down several large trees (and damaged headstones) – nearly all the tree trunks have been removed (together with others that came down later in the year). We have spread many tonnes of gravel chippings on the paths. Also, planted several new trees. Three new wooden benches have been erected. Work on the Demetriadi grave needed a block and tackle to lift two of the fallen curb stones. We paid contractors for repairs to the fallen headstones damaged by vandals. As part of the June ‘Growing together, rooted in God’ event we helped to plant a beech tree. The following week we held a bird box making day which was advertised to the public and a number of children and adults came along. The local Council made a short video of our members erecting two of the bird boxes. This Winter has seen more than a usual amount of fallen leaves which needed removing. Regular work has continued tidying graves/collecting litter/maintaining the gardens around the Church and at the moment we are removing the old roof material from the toilet block/hearse house following repairs. (It saves money if we do it!!!) Many thanks to all our volunteers – join us on a Tuesday morning if you can or join the team who give guided tours of the churchyard during the Summer. ## _**Bill Cottam**_ ## **Fabric Report January to December 2022** I can report that the “Terrier’s” contents, which were photographed and catalogued in 2015 is up to date. Choir Music copies for use at the Nine Lessons and Carols service have been added. Sanctuary Items (Candles, Wafers etc.) have been replenished. The “Logbook” is up to date updated with the inclusion of historic alterations from Faculty records. All modern changes have been recorded. **Silver & Brasses** – As mentioned in previous reports several items are showing signs of wear and tear and will require attention and repair. **Altarware –** Again, as in previous reports, the Altar frontals and fabric for the high altar, are in a poor condition and in need of repair. ## **General Building** – 1. The Quinquennial report which gives a snapshot of the condition of the building, has taken place by Buttress Architects in Manchester and we await the report. 2. All scheduled annual servicing and maintenance of essential equipment continues to be done. All statutory inspections, (fire extinguishers, alarm, gas, electricity), are up to date and the Gas Boilers and Organ are regularly serviced. 3. The 5-year Electrical Inspection was carried out in 2022. 4. A fault in the electrical circuit for the Fan Heaters in the Porch and Tower Room requires attention. 5. Minor Organ console repairs were undertaken by York Organ Builders during the year. 6. The Bell Striking equipment installed in 1997 was repaired this year (2022) but functioned only for a short time. It is estimated that the cost of upgrading the system to a modern-day equivalent would be £4000 and a service charge of £800 (2021). The system is currently out of action. 7. Movement of the South Aisle flooring, which has been present for several years requires investigation of the supporting brickwork. The stone flooring in the Nave requires some minor repair. The carpeted steps in the nave are awaiting the fitting of edging strips to reduce the potential trip hazard. 8. The restoration of the Lady Chapel, begun in 2019/20, is completed. 9. The condition of the outbuildings gives me great concern. With no money in the pot for restoration of these buildings and other repairs. I would recommend the PCC discuss their future use and the repair and restoration of the fabric. Plans are in hand for making the leaking roofs water-tight. 10. The condition of the choir vestry floor and the cause of damp under the vestry stairs will need investigation. ## **Churchyard –** 1. The section of the retaining wall of one of the older sections of the churchyard, adjacent to the footpath on the southside which gave way last year, is still not reinstated. The rebuild cost estimated to be £16,000 (2022). This work is on hold till finances permit. ## _**Stewart Barnet – Church Warden**_ ## **APCM AGENDA** ## **Sunday 26th March 2023 at 12.00noon in St Mary’s Church** ## **Annual Meeting of Parishioners** 1. Welcome & Opening Prayer 2. Apologies for absence 3. Minutes from the previous meeting (13[th] March 2022) 4. Election of Churchwardens ## **Annual Parochial Church Meeting** 1. Opening Prayers 2. Apologies for absence 3. Minutes of the previous annual parochial church meeting (13[th] March 2022) 4. Matters Arising Those items which are not covered by the reports 5. The reports _(please note: most of these can be found in this booklet)_ - (i) The electoral roll report 2023 - (ii) Annual report – what the PCC has done since the last APCM - (iii) Financial report, including 2022 audited accounts - (iv) Annual fabric report - (v) Deanery Synod report - (vi) Churchwarden’s Report 6. The elections and appointments - (i) Election of PCC members (8 vacancies: 4 x 3 years & 4 X 1 year) (ii) Election of Deanery Synod Members (3 vacancies for three-year term) - (iii) Appointment of independent examiner 7. Chairman’s Report _(to be given verbally at the meeting)_ 8. Any other business 9. Closing prayers _Followed by a short PCC meeting to elect officers (PCC Vice Chair, Hon Secretary & Hon Treasurer)_ ## **Minutes of last year’s meetings** ## **ST MARY’S PRESTWICH - ANNUAL MEETING OF PARISHIONERS Minutes of the Meeting held on Sunday 13[th] March at 12.00noon in St Mary’s Church** ## **Annual Meeting of Parishioners** 1. Welcome and Opening Prayer - Fr. Shaun Conlon (Chair) welcomed all those present (21) and opened the meeting in prayer. 2. Apologies for absence – Hazel Froggatt and Max McCarthy 3. Minutes from the previous meeting accepted with no abstentions. Proposer – Hazel Froggatt, Seconder – Anne Parkinson. 4. Election of Churchwardens – Stewart Barnet elected for the coming year. Proposer – Hazel Froggatt, Seconder – Anne Parkinson. The aim is to try to obtain another Churchwarden as there should be two. ## **ST MARY’S PRESTWICH - ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING Minutes of the Meeting held on Sunday 13[th] March at 12.10pm in St Mary’s Church** ## **Annual Parochial Church Meeting** 1. Opening Prayers – led by Fr Shaun Conlon 2. Apologies for absence – Hazel Froggatt, Gary Hulme and Max McCarthy 3. Minutes of the previous annual parochial church meeting (25[th] April 2021) accepted with no abstentions. Proposer – Tony Smith, Seconder – Sandra Merrill 4. There were no matters arising from the items which are not covered by the reports 5. The reports (most contained in booklet) (i) The Electoral roll report 2022 (There has been increase of names, with one removal due to death). - (ii) Annual report – what the PCC has done since the last APCM (iii) Financial report, including 2021 audited accounts has been approved by PCC and auditors. Report has been prepared by Treasurer. Church’s finances are dire for a number of reasons covered in report. Accounts and reports accepted with no abstentions. Proposer – Irene Burwin, Seconder – Emma Chadwick - (iv) Annual fabric report (v) Deanery Synod report (vi) Churchwarden’s report - Question was raised regarding an update on the bells. Inspection due towards the end of March, however there are no funds available. A parishioner has stated she is prepared to contribute to the cost of repair. - (vii) Choir report - congregation not joining in with responses and this is because service booklets need to be updated. - 6. The elections and appointments (i) Election of PCC members |Candidates name|Proposer||Seconder| |---|---|---|---| |Max McCarthy|Lindsay Broxap||Alice Terry| |Hazel Froggatt|Anne Parkinson||Anne Pickavance| |Pauline Jones|Gary Hulme|Stewart Barnet|| |Lindsay Broxap|Irene Burwin|Sandra Merrill|| |Tony Smith|Sandra Merrill||Emma Chadwick| At last APCM it was agreed the appointment of PCC members would revert back to regular pattern of serving for up to three years (can resign before this time if necessary) and this comes into effect from this year. PCC made up of clergy, Deanery Synod member, Churchwarden and lay persons. PCC currently carrying vacancies for lay person and it was explained need to be quorate to pass any legal decisions. At next PCC there will be a drawing of straws to determine who serves, one, two or three year period. - (ii) Appointment of independent examiner – Roger Morley: proposer – Fr Shaun Conlon, seconder – Stewart Barnet; carried unanimously 7. Chairman’s report (made by Fr Shaun Conlon) When I first arrived at St Mary’s in the late autumn of 2020 there were a number of occurrences in the first few weeks of me being here that kept pointing me to the East Window above the high altar. Therein is depicted, alongside the crucifixion of Our Lord, illustrations from one of his parables in the Gospels – specifically, one found only in Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 25: 31-45, sometimes called _the Judgement of the Nations._ At the time I felt that God was drawing my attention to the window as it had some significance in what my ministry here might be about. Let me read the first few verses of the passage to you: 31 ‘When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory. 32 All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, 33 and he will put the sheep at his right hand and the goats at the left. 34 Then the king will say to those at his right hand, “Come, you that are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; 35 for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, 36 I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.” 37 Then the righteous will answer him, “Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? 38 And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing? 39 And when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you?” 40 And the king will answer them, “Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.” _(41 Then he will say to those at his left hand, “You that are accursed, depart from me into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels; 42 for I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, 43 I was a stranger and you did not welcome me, naked and you did not give me clothing, sick and in prison and you did not visit me.” 44 Then they also will answer, “Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not take care of you?” 45 Then he will answer them, “Truly I tell you, just as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to me.” 46 And these will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.’)_ I still ponder, quite regularly, what it is in this passage, displayed so prominently for all to see who come into this church building, that God is calling to my – to our – attention. Is it something to do with building up our work for God’s kingdom in the area of pastoral care – visiting the sick and those imprisoned, whether in physical, mental or spiritual ways? Or maybe it’s about responding to people’s physical needs – feeding those who are hungry and providing clothes, through things like porch boxes or responding to the Ukrainian crisis and all who are fleeing that country. Perhaps it’s about welcome – about how we as a church welcome those who come here, whatever draws them or leads them though the doors, or even only as far as the churchyard. I feel there is certainly scope for our prayerful engagement with all these areas of potential (and actual) ministry here. But increasingly of late I have been wondering if it’s not specifically about any of these things at the moment that God wants us to think and pray about. Maybe it’s about that sentence in verse 40: _And the king will answer them, “Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.”_ How deeply do we consider that the things we do are done for Jesus Christ? Indeed, that the things we say and do are said and done to those who carry in them the image of Jesus Christ? How different, I wonder, would our Christian community here be if we REALLY considered this deeply and regularly? Do we give donations of food to porch boxes because we genuinely think about the people we are helping, and their situation, or do we just unthinkingly add a few extra tins in our trollies from time to time? If we genuinely think of their need, then surely that would lead us to further action, in prayer and in practice – writing to MPs about landlords who leave their tenants in squalid conditions, finding out if there are ways skills we have might help people who perhaps need cookery lessons or budgeting skills to assist in their needs. Do we think about the people on our prayer lists? Asking how they are if we know them and haven’t seen them for a long time? Offering support or companionship through phone calls or visits? If people truly bear the image of Jesus, then ignoring them is the same as ignoring Jesus. And what about our relationships with one another? When we are angry or annoyed with each other do we humbly look at how we move on into a better place where that is dealt with lovingly rather than leaving it to fester and become bitter? And when we know someone is ill or bereaved, do we approach them in loving support – even if it’s hard because we don’t know what to say, or how to say it – or do we avoid any engagement? If people truly bear the image of Jesus, then ignoring them is the same as ignoring Jesus. And do we come to worship because we want to be in the presence of Christ himself, and in the presence of Christ found in his body, the Church, with all its members, and be with Christ in the sacrament of the Eucharist, even when services seem a bit pedestrian and people are a bit frustrating? Or do we come because we have nothing better to do on a particular Sunday? Is our worship habit or is it something which provides a bedrock and backbone to our very life? Do we come because we want to find and hear Christ speaking in Word, and in sacrament, and in the messy lives of each other, or because we’re focused solely on ourselves? These are questions for all of us to ask of ourselves and to carefully consider both the questions and answers as we ponder prayerfully. (iii) [Certainly it would be easy for a visitor, looking for evidence of a vibrant community at St Mary’s, to be left in uncertainty. The parish registers wouldn’t provide much evidence of people seeming committed: Other than clergy and choir, numbers of people attending at many major festivals have been very low – 7 two weeks ago on Ash Wednesday, 6 last year on Good Friday. (iv) Out of 16 children confirmed last summer only 3 or 4 have been in St Mary’s to receive communion since then and then only sporadically.] At the most recent meeting of the PCC I said that it’s going to be one of our main pieces of work this year, as a community of Christians in this place, to wait upon God and consider what his vision for us is at this stage of our life in this place. This is not just a piece of work for the clergy to do, or just the PCC, but for us all. Yes, we are moving into a changed world after Covid-19 and we might not be able to do all the things we did immediately before Covid gripped the world. But it is a world in which people still bear the image of Christ, and a church where we still bear the image of Christ. How do we do things for Christ? How is God calling us to be not only citizens of his kingdom but also agents of his love and saving power? The diocese of Manchester is going through a huge time of change structurally, but is still focused on making new disciples, nurturing existing disciples and caring for the world and all its peoples as God’s treasure. It’s wonderful to hear children in the church school speaking of the idea that they are God’s treasure, an idea that is part of the school vision but which they connect with in a real way. _We are all_ God’s treasure. Part of what we must rediscover in our life here is how we treasure each other and how we treasure the gifts and skills God gives us by using them in his service generously and joyously. This will be both by building up our spiritual, practical and financial life as a church; and through doing this in love, together, we will also be led into rediscovering what it is God is calling us to missionally in this parish and in the wider mission community of Prestwich and Kersal. The key to this happening well, and indeed, happening at all, is us being rooted in Christ’s love, forgiveness and joy, and seeing all that we do as being in and for Christ. You don’t have to be a Christian to support the foodbank or visit the sick or write to your MP about slum landlords – atheists and agnostics can do these things just as much as Christians can. So we need to be clear about what drives us, about what is distinctive about why and how we do these things. We need to see Christ and love Christ, and we need others to know we are doing these things because we see Christ and love Christ. 8. There was no other business. 9. A thank you from the Chair for people attending and what people do individually and/or collectively. The meeting then closed in prayer. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE PARISH OF ST MARY, PRESTWICH for the Year ended 31 December 2022 Page I PARISH OF ST MARY. PRESTWICH 31 DECEMBER 2022 CONTENTS Page 3 Statement of Council's Responsibilities Page 4 Independent Examinerfs Report Page S Statement of Financial Activities Page 6 Balan￿ Sheet Page 7 Notes to the Accounts Page 8 Incoming Resources Page g Resources Used Page 10 Other Notes Page 2 PARISH OF ST MARY, PRESTWICH ststement of Council's Responsibilities 31 December 2022 The Charities Act 2011 and the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 requires the Council to prepare Financial Ststements for each financial yearwhich give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Parochial Church Council for that period. In preparing those Financial Statements. the Council are required to: select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistenty; make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent and prepare the Financial Statements on the going con￿rn basis unless it is inappropriate to do so. The Council are responsible for keeping proper accounting records. which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time. the financial position of the Parochial Church Council and to enable them to ensure that the Financial Statements comply with the Chartties Act 2011 and the Church Accounting Regulations 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Parochial Church Council and hence for tsking reasonable steps for the prevention of fraud and other irregularities. On Behalf of the Trust Trustee Trustee Page 3 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARYS CHURCH. PRESTWICH This report on the financial statements of the PCC for the year ended 31 December 2022. which are set out on pages 5 and 6. is in wpect of an examinatK)n carried oui in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 {Ihe Regulatrons.) 8rKI $.145 of the CharttEs Act 2011 Cthe Ad). Resp￿tIve responsibililies of tho PCC and the examinor As members of the PCC you are reswnsible for the prepar*ion of the financBI statements.. you consider that the audit requirements of the Regulations and s.145(1) of the Act does not apply. It is my responsibility to issue this report of those financial statements in accordance with the terms of the RegulatM)ns. Basls of this report My examination was carried out in accordance with General Llirections gr￿n by the Chaiity Commissioners under s.145(5)(b) of the kt and to te fourMI in the Church guidance, 2006 edition. Thal examination indudes a revi￿1 of the ac¢ounling records kept by the PCC and a comparison of the accounts with those records.11 also includes considering any unusual rlems or disclosures in the financial statements and seeking explanations from you as trustees con￿mIng any such matters. The Pro￿dureS undertaken do not provide all Ihe evidence that Y•Duld be reqUI￿d in an audit. and consequenty I do not express an opinion on the wew given by the acc¢)unts. Independent examinerfs statemont In connection viith my examination. no matter has come to my atten￿n. {1) vthlch gives me reasonabk cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep accounting rewds in accordan￿ with section 130 of the Act" and to prepare financial statements. whtch ￿1rd with the accounting record5 and compty with the requirements of the Aci and the Regulations have not been met" or (21 to Yknich, in my opinion. attention be dfwm in order to enab18 a proper understanding of the a¢counts to be ￿hed. Signed.. Mr R M¢￿IeY, 127 Turton Rd. Tottington, Bury Dats." Pagé 4 PARISH OF ST MARY. PREsT￿CH ststement of Financial Activitles For the year ending 31 December 2022 TOTAL 2022 TOTAL 2021 IN¢ MIN RE RCES Nole". Vc4untsry incorne Investment i￿￿￿e Xmas fayre Church Fees Insurance ¢laim$ 33.235 10.165 4,211 10.012 38.281 8,719 9.539 4.211 10.012 8.811 3,486 TOTAL INCOMING RESOVRCES 57,624 59.2n RESOURCES EXPENDED Xmas Fayre donation to sd)ool Church A¢tiYit Other ￿$Our￿ used 2,1(Kl 2.1LM) 60.873 7.706 4.525 4,525 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPE14DED 66.685 NET INCOMING RESOURCES BEFORE OTHER RECOGNISED GAINS AND LOSSES 313 939 Gross transfers fur¥ts. in 91225 15.278 -15.278 -91.225 -1.035 ncomrng l oulyoing belor* othergain• I 49￿5 22$ 939 Otherrecognlsedgains/*)sses Gains I losses oft inveslmenl assets NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS: 49.175 225 1526 3.676 -7.976 Reconciliation of funds Total funds broughtforward 11AS.689 48.141 310.296 755 328.fK)D 336,576 Totsl fvnds carri￿ forward 1*814 311822 755 331476 328.6 Page 5 PARISH OF ST MARY. PRESTWICH Balance Sheet As at: 31 December 2022 Gen•rnl D•SIgnat￿ R￿￿cled Endowmont TOTAL TOTAL Fund Funds Fund5 Funds 2022 2021 Fixed assets Tangible Ipvestments 260.000 260,0￿) 40.654 37.718 755 300.654 297.718 37,722 297.722 755 ~ ad assots 3.084 rrgnt a8sets Cash at bank and in haThJ 21,489 21M89 14.842 36,331 36,331 32.949 32,949 Current assets 14842 Liabllitios Cr&Jrtors". AmouTrts falliTrJ duè ift yèar Nat current 36$8ts loss cwrgn¢ labllltl89 4.767 16.722 -257 4510 31.821 2,066 30,882 15.099 Totsl a8sets1•s8 Current liabilitie5 15,815 312,821 755 332,475 328,600 res8ntsd "_¥LStn'cted Generdl lund - onated Funits Restricted fijnds End￿￿ment FuThts 15.815 15,815 3,084 312,821 755 105,689 -88,141 310,295 755 312.821 755 Funds of the church 15.815 3.084 312,821 755 332A75 328,598 Approved e Par(thial Churth Councd on and signed by its behatf by {PCC Chaim18n) (PCC Memterl Page 6 PARISH OF ST MARY, PRESTWICH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEKfs for the Year Ended 31 December 2022 ACC 8cxwr*tiry 5taTvJwds SORP 21¥JS. The ffnantial Statements have been wep3[￿1 uThJ¥the ￿$*￿I(SI0)st ex£wtkntr* of ir￿stMent assets, *ttich are sho￿￿ ai martet value. The finaTri* s￿t￿tI5 uxbAe all Ir￿sa£1￿)nS. as8ets arbj PCC is re¥pOrW￿ in law. T do not indude acctyjnis ofchLWL WOUP5 Ihaio* afffjal¥Jn lo arKdlv n(*11*)5èthat gattviry5 ofsuth mefflber3. Funds tertns ofthe trust er beqL*St, and (bl donati￿ or￿rrtS fw8 stetific cèjed crf inviby by Ffc kn a object. ThefLmd$ may onty be eXp2r%￿ on thè srth 04.ect forwthth ttw g￿. I￿￿M￿Yj urwenl al the etmj ofeach year must be carried foTh¥wd 85 a b¥an￿ on Ihai furK1. The PCC dces Tr)t eath knj. VVh8re th¥e is rK) %parate Mwestmert interest 1$ apporboned lo irM1N*Jual thjs ￿ an abw•Je balw basts. Incoming rn8ourc88 they are ￿￿ted Is receNed. Grants ￿¢)eS are a(XXXJnbJ ler*thea Ihe PCC ￿ Èg•enbW tothe atnourts due. tividends are acix)unted for gTOS8. Rèsour¢88 Exwnded PCC. The dI￿San p81ish share accounW th*. recei*d speofftalty for arE deattwith as restiithy fvrxls. NJI Flxod A8¥0ts Conse￿*¢￿ anrf benefir£ wopetyl& the aoX*dar￿￿*Thlh s.10121181 oflhe ChathsAd 2011. movab￿ chjrth fiJ￿￿$￿a￿S hehy bythe and OTr SFeual trustfr¥tre PCC Jxl wuire 8 f8CLty for￿￿￿)$01 a Inal￿￿&ble property. fisted in the thurchs nventory. (*n be *H*dedlat arry wsr￿a￿e tune). For aTrytt)ing reouired priorto 2￿0 Ihere is TrnsLfft￿nt cosl infornats"w aY*i* ar¥1 thetefDrEsuth assets are the stalw￿15. &Ibse4L￿tty no Eq￿pment used ￿h1n prerr*es 4 (Weualed on a stra9m-￿ ba5i5 wftxJr￿ts. kn8 ofeqiipmenlv•th a purchase pri￿ of £1.(1)O orle5s a￿ ￿litt¢n off Y4hÈn th8 asset * acqLTrJ. Thwe are rK*assets we5wkty urMl¥wirwJ deprecia*"on ofthwr value. Inve¥tments8re vahjed at mwket a131 Oeiwts. PARISH OF ST MARY, PRESTWICH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 December 2022 {contd) I INCOMING RESOURCES TOTAL 2021 Funds FurK Funds 2022 2a. Voluntsry l•Komo Donations Cdlections MisceJ18neou¥ Grft Aid Received 22,485 26,626 3,904 2,923 4,828 1,570 1.570 33.235 2b. Investment Inc¢m• Interest re￿ived Rent. 25 Rect 47 9.4W2 673 9.492 610 8.1[19 8.719 Page 8 PARISH OF ST MARY, PRESTWICH NOTES TO THE FIIIANCIAL STATEMEPITS forthe yurended 31 DKOM￿r 2022 Icontd) 3. RESOURCES USED TOTAL 2022 TOTAL 2021 Funds Funds Funds Funds 3a. Church Aclivftie8 Pafbsh Share Utility Costs Churd) Insurance Clergy & Vicarage for seThi￿S Upkeep of Services Chur¢* Maintenance 25 Rectory Lane Fun, Faith, Fc¥Jd Churcthyard Maint8Trar 15.330 10,058 7.249 6,587 6,515 3.041 2.794 124 IS,330 10.058 7.249 6,S87 6A15 3.041 2,794 124 63 -1.701 20,000 6,565 6,824 6,715 6.781 2.330 6,509 -1.701 3.505 60,873 3b. Other R•sourc•s used Community Centre M8jor Repairs Fees paid to diotese 958 930 3.579 3.197 3,567 3.567 4.525 7,706 Page 9 PARISH OF ST MARY, PRESTWICH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 December 2022 (contd) 4. FIXED ASSErs Fixed assets ¢omprise of properties: 1. 25 Rectory Lane, wrth a market value at 31st December £210,¢XM) 2. Church Lane Communty Centre. with a market value at 31st December £50,000 In the opinion of the PCC no provision is deemed necessary for the long leasehold propety, vthich omprises the house located at 25 Rectory Lane, Prestwich. Manchester and the freehold property at Church Lane Community Centre 6. INVESTMENTS Within the total investments, those held by manchester Diocese of Finance ￿rna1n at the 2021 value of £27,723 as at the time of accounts preparation updated valuations were unavailalje. 6. LIABILITIES: AhlOUNTS FALLING DUE WIThIN ONE YEAR TOTAL 2022 Christmas Fayre contribution to school Gas bill Electncity trAII Fees payable to Diocese Curate expenses Photocopier rental Total 2.100 1,098 636 343 315 18 £4,510 Page10 THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE PARISH OF ST MARY, PRESTWICH for the Year ended 31 December 2022 Page I PARISH OF ST MARY. PRESTWICH 31 DECEMBER 2022 CONTENTS Page 3 Statement of Council's Responsibilities Page 4 Independent Examinerfs Report Page S Statement of Financial Activities Page 6 Balan￿ Sheet Page 7 Notes to the Accounts Page 8 Incoming Resources Page g Resources Used Page 10 Other Notes Page 2 PARISH OF ST MARY, PRESTWICH ststement of Council's Responsibilities 31 December 2022 The Charities Act 2011 and the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 requires the Council to prepare Financial Ststements for each financial yearwhich give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Parochial Church Council for that period. In preparing those Financial Statements. the Council are required to: select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistenty; make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent and prepare the Financial Statements on the going con￿rn basis unless it is inappropriate to do so. The Council are responsible for keeping proper accounting records. which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time. the financial position of the Parochial Church Council and to enable them to ensure that the Financial Statements comply with the Chartties Act 2011 and the Church Accounting Regulations 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Parochial Church Council and hence for tsking reasonable steps for the prevention of fraud and other irregularities. On Behalf of the Trust Trustee Trustee Page 3 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST MARYS CHURCH. PRESTWICH This report on the financial statements of the PCC for the year ended 31 December 2022. which are set out on pages 5 and 6. is in wpect of an examinatK)n carried oui in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 {Ihe Regulatrons.) 8rKI $.145 of the CharttEs Act 2011 Cthe Ad). Resp￿tIve responsibililies of tho PCC and the examinor As members of the PCC you are reswnsible for the prepar*ion of the financBI statements.. you consider that the audit requirements of the Regulations and s.145(1) of the Act does not apply. It is my responsibility to issue this report of those financial statements in accordance with the terms of the RegulatM)ns. Basls of this report My examination was carried out in accordance with General Llirections gr￿n by the Chaiity Commissioners under s.145(5)(b) of the kt and to te fourMI in the Church guidance, 2006 edition. Thal examination indudes a revi￿1 of the ac¢ounling records kept by the PCC and a comparison of the accounts with those records.11 also includes considering any unusual rlems or disclosures in the financial statements and seeking explanations from you as trustees con￿mIng any such matters. The Pro￿dureS undertaken do not provide all Ihe evidence that Y•Duld be reqUI￿d in an audit. and consequenty I do not express an opinion on the wew given by the acc¢)unts. Independent examinerfs statemont In connection viith my examination. no matter has come to my atten￿n. {1) vthlch gives me reasonabk cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep accounting rewds in accordan￿ with section 130 of the Act" and to prepare financial statements. whtch ￿1rd with the accounting record5 and compty with the requirements of the Aci and the Regulations have not been met" or (21 to Yknich, in my opinion. attention be dfwm in order to enab18 a proper understanding of the a¢counts to be ￿hed. Signed.. Mr R M¢￿IeY, 127 Turton Rd. Tottington, Bury Dats." Pagé 4 PARISH OF ST MARY. PREsT￿CH ststement of Financial Activitles For the year ending 31 December 2022 TOTAL 2022 TOTAL 2021 IN¢ MIN RE RCES Nole". Vc4untsry incorne Investment i￿￿￿e Xmas fayre Church Fees Insurance ¢laim$ 33.235 10.165 4,211 10.012 38.281 8,719 9.539 4.211 10.012 8.811 3,486 TOTAL INCOMING RESOVRCES 57,624 59.2n RESOURCES EXPENDED Xmas Fayre donation to sd)ool Church A¢tiYit Other ￿$Our￿ used 2,1(Kl 2.1LM) 60.873 7.706 4.525 4,525 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPE14DED 66.685 NET INCOMING RESOURCES BEFORE OTHER RECOGNISED GAINS AND LOSSES 313 939 Gross transfers fur¥ts. in 91225 15.278 -15.278 -91.225 -1.035 ncomrng l oulyoing belor* othergain• I 49￿5 22$ 939 Otherrecognlsedgains/*)sses Gains I losses oft inveslmenl assets NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS: 49.175 225 1526 3.676 -7.976 Reconciliation of funds Total funds broughtforward 11AS.689 48.141 310.296 755 328.fK)D 336,576 Totsl fvnds carri￿ forward 1*814 311822 755 331476 328.6 Page 5 PARISH OF ST MARY. PRESTWICH Balance Sheet As at: 31 December 2022 Gen•rnl D•SIgnat￿ R￿￿cled Endowmont TOTAL TOTAL Fund Funds Fund5 Funds 2022 2021 Fixed assets Tangible Ipvestments 260.000 260,0￿) 40.654 37.718 755 300.654 297.718 37,722 297.722 755 ~ ad assots 3.084 rrgnt a8sets Cash at bank and in haThJ 21,489 21M89 14.842 36,331 36,331 32.949 32,949 Current assets 14842 Liabllitios Cr&Jrtors". AmouTrts falliTrJ duè ift yèar Nat current 36$8ts loss cwrgn¢ labllltl89 4.767 16.722 -257 4510 31.821 2,066 30,882 15.099 Totsl a8sets1•s8 Current liabilitie5 15,815 312,821 755 332,475 328,600 res8ntsd "_¥LStn'cted Generdl lund - onated Funits Restricted fijnds End￿￿ment FuThts 15.815 15,815 3,084 312,821 755 105,689 -88,141 310,295 755 312.821 755 Funds of the church 15.815 3.084 312,821 755 332A75 328,598 Approved e Par(thial Churth Councd on and signed by its behatf by {PCC Chaim18n) (PCC Memterl Page 6 PARISH OF ST MARY, PRESTWICH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEKfs for the Year Ended 31 December 2022 ACC 8cxwr*tiry 5taTvJwds SORP 21¥JS. The ffnantial Statements have been wep3[￿1 uThJ¥the ￿$*￿I(SI0)st ex£wtkntr* of ir￿stMent assets, *ttich are sho￿￿ ai martet value. The finaTri* s￿t￿tI5 uxbAe all Ir￿sa£1￿)nS. as8ets arbj PCC is re¥pOrW￿ in law. T do not indude acctyjnis ofchLWL WOUP5 Ihaio* afffjal¥Jn lo arKdlv n(*11*)5èthat gattviry5 ofsuth mefflber3. Funds tertns ofthe trust er beqL*St, and (bl donati￿ or￿rrtS fw8 stetific cèjed crf inviby by Ffc kn a object. ThefLmd$ may onty be eXp2r%￿ on thè srth 04.ect forwthth ttw g￿. I￿￿M￿Yj urwenl al the etmj ofeach year must be carried foTh¥wd 85 a b¥an￿ on Ihai furK1. The PCC dces Tr)t eath knj. VVh8re th¥e is rK) %parate Mwestmert interest 1$ apporboned lo irM1N*Jual thjs ￿ an abw•Je balw basts. Incoming rn8ourc88 they are ￿￿ted Is receNed. Grants ￿¢)eS are a(XXXJnbJ ler*thea Ihe PCC ￿ Èg•enbW tothe atnourts due. tividends are acix)unted for gTOS8. Rèsour¢88 Exwnded PCC. The dI￿San p81ish share accounW th*. recei*d speofftalty for arE deattwith as restiithy fvrxls. NJI Flxod A8¥0ts Conse￿*¢￿ anrf benefir£ wopetyl& the aoX*dar￿￿*Thlh s.10121181 oflhe ChathsAd 2011. movab￿ chjrth fiJ￿￿$￿a￿S hehy bythe and OTr SFeual trustfr¥tre PCC Jxl wuire 8 f8CLty for￿￿￿)$01 a Inal￿￿&ble property. fisted in the thurchs nventory. (*n be *H*dedlat arry wsr￿a￿e tune). For aTrytt)ing reouired priorto 2￿0 Ihere is TrnsLfft￿nt cosl infornats"w aY*i* ar¥1 thetefDrEsuth assets are the stalw￿15. &Ibse4L￿tty no Eq￿pment used ￿h1n prerr*es 4 (Weualed on a stra9m-￿ ba5i5 wftxJr￿ts. kn8 ofeqiipmenlv•th a purchase pri￿ of £1.(1)O orle5s a￿ ￿litt¢n off Y4hÈn th8 asset * acqLTrJ. Thwe are rK*assets we5wkty urMl¥wirwJ deprecia*"on ofthwr value. Inve¥tments8re vahjed at mwket a131 Oeiwts. PARISH OF ST MARY, PRESTWICH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 December 2022 {contd) I INCOMING RESOURCES TOTAL 2021 Funds FurK Funds 2022 2a. Voluntsry l•Komo Donations Cdlections MisceJ18neou¥ Grft Aid Received 22,485 26,626 3,904 2,923 4,828 1,570 1.570 33.235 2b. Investment Inc¢m• Interest re￿ived Rent. 25 Rect 47 9.4W2 673 9.492 610 8.1[19 8.719 Page 8 PARISH OF ST MARY, PRESTWICH NOTES TO THE FIIIANCIAL STATEMEPITS forthe yurended 31 DKOM￿r 2022 Icontd) 3. RESOURCES USED TOTAL 2022 TOTAL 2021 Funds Funds Funds Funds 3a. Church Aclivftie8 Pafbsh Share Utility Costs Churd) Insurance Clergy & Vicarage for seThi￿S Upkeep of Services Chur¢* Maintenance 25 Rectory Lane Fun, Faith, Fc¥Jd Churcthyard Maint8Trar 15.330 10,058 7.249 6,587 6,515 3.041 2.794 124 IS,330 10.058 7.249 6,S87 6A15 3.041 2,794 124 63 -1.701 20,000 6,565 6,824 6,715 6.781 2.330 6,509 -1.701 3.505 60,873 3b. Other R•sourc•s used Community Centre M8jor Repairs Fees paid to diotese 958 930 3.579 3.197 3,567 3.567 4.525 7,706 Page 9 PARISH OF ST MARY, PRESTWICH NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 December 2022 (contd) 4. FIXED ASSErs Fixed assets ¢omprise of properties: 1. 25 Rectory Lane, wrth a market value at 31st December £210,¢XM) 2. Church Lane Communty Centre. with a market value at 31st December £50,000 In the opinion of the PCC no provision is deemed necessary for the long leasehold propety, vthich omprises the house located at 25 Rectory Lane, Prestwich. Manchester and the freehold property at Church Lane Community Centre 6. INVESTMENTS Within the total investments, those held by manchester Diocese of Finance ￿rna1n at the 2021 value of £27,723 as at the time of accounts preparation updated valuations were unavailalje. 6. LIABILITIES: AhlOUNTS FALLING DUE WIThIN ONE YEAR TOTAL 2022 Christmas Fayre contribution to school Gas bill Electncity trAII Fees payable to Diocese Curate expenses Photocopier rental Total 2.100 1,098 636 343 315 18 £4,510 Page10