Bishop Auckland Parish St Andrew's + st Anne's THE PAROCHIALCHURCH COUNCILOF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BISHOP AUCKLAND REGISTERD CHARITY NUMBER 1180703 APINUAL TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR 2023 Alms and Purposes Bishop Auckland Parochlal Church Council IPCCI has the responsibility of co-operating wlth the incumbent, Revd Matthew Keddilty, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the thurch pastoral, evangellstlc, soclal and ecumenlcal. The PCC Is also responslble for the maSntenance of 5t Andrew's Church, South Church and St Anne's Church, Market Place, Bishop Auckland. Oblectlves and Actlvltles When plannin8 our activitie5 for the year the incumbent and the PCC attach great importance to public benefit, and we try to enable oidlnary people to Ilve out their faith 35 part of our parlsh communlty through worship and prayer, learnlng abgut the Gospel and developlng thelr trust in Jesus provision of pastoral care and practScal support for people living in the parlsh missionary and outreach work The PCC is committed to enabling as many people •$ possible to worshlp In our two churches and to become part of our parish community. Our servlces and worship are based around prayer, 8Ible readlng, preachin8, music and sacrament. PCC members also provide input into the parish Mission Actlon Plan as they consider how we can best serve our church members, local communlty and the wider world through our seNlces and actlvities. A¢hlevements and Performance Worshlp È7nd PrGyer The PCC are keen to offer a range of services durlng the week and over the course of the year whlch our community find both beneficial lincluding for those who are soclally isolated) and spiritually fulfillirig. We try to provide a range of services.. from a traditional Holy Communion service Ilitur8ically led and with traditional hymns) In St Andrew'5 each Sunday mornin81 a quieter Holy Communion SeI(e in St Anne's each Thursday; and our contemporary Sunday Gathering seNice lof an inter-generational and interactive style, with contemporary music) from St Anne'5. All ale welcome to attend our regular services. In 2023 our parish worshipping community consisted of 107 people121 children aged 0-10, 6 young people a8ed 11-17, 50 adults aged 18-69 and 30 adults aged 70+1. After the last revision of the Electoral Roll in April 2023 there were 81 people on the Churth Electoral Roll.
As well as our regular seNlces, we enable our local community to celebrate and thank God at the milestones of the journey through life and offer appropriate pastoral 5UPPOrt. In 2023. 29 baptisms, 11 weddings (with two additional service5 of prayer& dedication after Civil Marriage) and 35 funera15 lof which 4 were conducted at a crematorium or cemetery) took place in our parish. On 5 October we held a sèrvice for All Souls In St Anne's Church for the relative5 of those whose funerals had been conducted in the parish during the past year so that they could light a candle, listen to a short reflection and rerrember their loved one5. Work with Chlldren, Youth & Families During 2023 our work with chlldren, young people and familie5 expanded with the appointment of our Growlng Faith Mission Leader to work with 5-115 throughout the par55h, to work alongside our refocussed Early Yeor5 Mission Leader. We undertook our weekly, term-time, activities of.. Blessed Beginnings lourgroup for babies and toddlers and their parents / carersl,. Kingdom Kids lour group for 5-115 and their families),. and, Youth Group Ifor youn8 people aged 11-18 years). Durlng school holidays we ran a range of activltle5 Includlng a free famlly film club (with a hot meal included) and Stoy 'n' pl(ry ses51ons. We continue supporting local primary schoo15 by delSverln8 a programme of weekly assemblles and RE le55on5. We a150 WOTked with local primary schoo15 to produce a large eolourful display in St Anne's durln8 the weekend of the Food Festival and a similar display of paper bauble5 at the Chrlstmas Tree Festival in St Anne's whlch colnclded wlth the town's Chr15tmas Llghts Swltch.On. On both occasion5 many families came Into ¢hur¢h to see what thelr chlldren had made in school. We also held our Chrlstlngle seIce In St Andrew's Church. Minlstry to the Elderly Lay pastoral vlsltors vlsSt twelve parlshioner5 once a month and Spend tSme talkSng, IlstenlnB and giving communlon to these people, who have been re8ular long-term church worshippers but who are no longer able to come to church. The pastoral visltors also vlslt anyone who has been in hospltal and need5 time to recuperate before turnIng to church. Those recelvin8 vSsit5 all Say how much they enjoy them, and that they feel better afterwards. Town Events Once agaSn, the 8lshop Auckland Food Festival look place In Aprll and St Anne's Church was open throughout the weekend provlding refreshments and toSlet facillties as well a5 a place for children to play. To celebrate the Coronation of King Charle5111 we held a afternoon tea. On Remembrance Sunday, the church and variou5 members, led the town's Clvlc Parade at the memorlal, followed by a service in 5t Anne'5 Church. After opening for the weekend of Bishop Auckland Christma5 Tgwn with o Chrlstmas Tree festlval In St Anne's Church, on the Saturday before Christmas, we held a carol 5etvlce In the Market Place. Helping people In need Our Connectlons 8roup Iformally Warm Hub) contlnued throughout 2023. It Is open from 10-30am to 1'.30pm each Wednesday. A warm drink and biscults are offered on arrival with a simple lunch belng served from noon. Newspapers, puzzles and crafts are available, and there15 always someone around wlth whom to chat. We contlnue to support our local food bank (part of a crisis intervention project based in Woodhou5e Close Church Community Centrel through donations of food and hygiene produ¢t5, in addition to financial as51Stance.
Throughout the year we have given to other registered charltSes in this country and over5ea5. These currently include Christians against Poverty, Compassion UK Ithrough whom we sponsor a little boy in Kenya), The Message Trust, Medaille Trust, Mercy Ships and Prison Fellowship. We have a150 SUPPOrted local families by holding a baby clothing event and a school uniform event with Items of clothlnB available free of charge or for a small donation. Grants of £IOOO and donations from the community were used to Plsrchase school uniform. We also keep a supply of used children's clothes to offer to anyone who asks us for them. When deciding which charities to support and for how long, the parish Global Mission Committee will bear in mind some of the stated prlorltles of the Diocese, namely poverty, children and the envlronment. We a150 continue to provide practical asslstance to individuals who approach the church directly for help and where necessary we sl8npost them to the approprSate agencies when longer term support is required. In our care for the wider world, we seek where possible to use Falrtrade and envlronmentally friendly products. We have also continued to help displaced Ukrainlan familles wSth clothe5 and given practical help and SUPPOrt to help them with their new life in our town. We held a Setvice of Prayer for Ukraine to mark the flrst anniversary of the Invasion. Ecumenict71 Involvernent Bishop Auckland Parish is a member of the Blshop Auckland Fellowship of Christian Churches IBAFCCI, a grouping of local churche5 from various Christian denominatlons. BAFCC events in which the Bishop Auckland Parish were involved included the weekly Lent lunches and the 'Octave of Prayer for Chrlstlan Unity,. Por15h Website ond Facebook Poge Information about 5afeguard1n8 and Contatt delalls for the parish are available on our webslte 1www.ba arlsh.churchl, and our Facebook page (Bish Auckland Parish) Is regularly updated. Bulldlng$ To facilitate our work, it 15 Important that we maintain the fabrSc of the churche5 of St Andrew (Grade I Ilstedl and St Anne (Grade 21 and ensure that all equipment 15 Serviced and inspected a5 necessarv. A programme of building work5 is being developed to provlde St Anne's Church with more approprlate facilities needed to see the local communlty. The south roof of St Anne's Church is Sn need of repair / replacement and we are currently lookin8 into the posslbllity of installing solar pane15 or slates. A consultancv projett to provide options for passive and active energy measures in St Anne's Church, jointly funded by the PCC, Heritage England and Durham County Council was concluded durin8 the year. During 2023, St Andrew's Church work to upgrade lighting and AV equipment has continued. Hire of Church Premlse$ St Anne's Church has a number of spaces available for hire at reasonable rates, subject to the completion of hire agreement which includes compliance with health and safety and safeguarding regulations. Financial Review
In 2023 total receipts into unrestricted funds were £72,824.. unrestritted voluntary donations amounted to £59,474, of whlch £9,183 was clalmed as Gift Aid. Receipts from church activSties, principally fees for wedding5 and funerals, Contribut £7,843. Of recelpts Snto restricted funds of E28,9491 grant5 accounted for £11,530. Most of these 8rants were for the building consultancy prolect at St Anne's Church. Regular giving wa5 UP slightly on the prevlous year aBain1£36,440- up from £35,876 in 20221- At £101,774, total Parish receipts were higher than the £90,586 recelved in 2022, due mainly to a increases In donations and fees for our actlvltles. A total of £86,543 wa5 5peni from unrestrlcted funds to provide the Christian ministry from Bishop Auckland Parlsh, Includlng the contrlbution of a Di0san Parish Share of £31,241,1£3,759 le55 than In 20221. Other major costs were in respect of insurance, utllitles, and buildings maintenance, Payments f rorn restricted funds amounted to £57,212; much of the youth and chlldren's work was funded by 8rant5 from the Scotto Trust, wSth a significant additional proportion coming from Parish reserves in the form of the St Anne's Old School Fund, which is avallable for appllcatlon for educatlonal purposes. Total payments In the year were £143,755, down slightly from the £148,3251n 2022. The net result for the year was an excess of payments over recelpts of £41,981 overall. Based on ihe bank and deposlt balances brought forward at the beglnnlng of the year, the balances carrled forward at 31 December 2022 thus amounted to £92,454 of unrestricted fund5 and £63,654 of restrlcted funds, that Is, £156,108 In total. The PCC wlshes to thank Sarah Cummlngs IAssoclate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England nd Wale51 for carryln8 Out the role of Independent Exarnlner of the accounts, Reserves poll¢y It 15 PCC policy to maintain a sufficient balarice from unrestricted funds in its current account to cover day to day running expenses and to cover emer8ency situatlons that may arlse from tlme to time. It is our pollcy lo invest our funds wlth the CBF Church of En8land Dep051t Fund. Staff Team In post In 2023: Vlcar- Revd Matthew Keddilty Children & Famllle5' Mbssion Leader for O Ils/Early Years Mlssion Leader- Mrs Alison Keddiltv ParSsh Adminlstrator- Mrs Angela MacDonald (to 31 July 20231- Mrs Jenny Laycock (from 17 October 2023) Growing Faith Misglon Leader- Rev Brett Vallis Ifrom 5 September 20231 Volunteers All our volunteer5 have been safely recruited and undergone appropriate training. Safeguardin8
The PCC has endorsed and operates in accordance with the House of Bishops Safeguarding Policyforchildren, youn8 people and adults. Safeguarding is a standing agenda item at all full PCC and Standing Committee meetings. Mrs Marllyn Weerasin8he contlnued to act as Parish Safeguarding Officer and has worked with staff members to ensure that the above safeguarding policy is being adhered to. All our activitie5 are risk a55essed, and all paid and voluntary workers are safely recruited. DBS checks and safeguarding training are renewèd every thrèe years. Contact det?ils for local safeguarding offlcers are clearly displayed in both churche5, as well as a list of emergency helplines. Strurture, Governance and Management The method of appolntment of PCC members Is set out In the Church Representation Rule5. The membership of Bishop Auckland PCC con51St5 of the incumbent lour vicar), lay reader and members elected by those members of the con8re8ation who are on the Electoral Roll of the church. All those who attend our services I members of the congregatlon are encourage(I to reglstey on the Electoral Roll and stand for electSon to the pcc. The PCC Is responslble for maklng decislons on all matters of general concern and Smportance to the parlsh Includlng decisions on how the funds of the PCC are to be spent. Durlng 2023 the PCC met four times to dlscu55 church matter5. Durlng 2023 a Finance Commlttee wa5 created whose terms of reference were approved by the PCC. We ?150 have a Global Mi55ion Committee which meets perlodlcally throughout the vear to discuss our support for other charltles and organlsatlons at home and abroad. The Global Misslon Commlttee Is responslble to the PCC and reports back to It regularlv. Three members of the PCC slt on the Deanery Synod ancl Dlocesan Synod. Thls provldes the PCC wlth an important Ilnk between the Par15h and the wlder Structures of the Anglican Church. Admlnlstratlve Informatlon Bishop Auckland Parlsh conslsts of two churches: St Andrew's Church, South Church, Blshop Auckland DL14 6FR and 5t Anne's Church, Market Place, Bishop Auckland DL14 7NP. Bishop Auckland Parish Is part of the DSoce5e of Ourham wlthln the Church of England, The Parish office15 based In St Anne's Church and is open Monday to Frlday, 9.30 am to 12.30 pm when the ParSsh Admlnlstrator Is avaSlable to respond to enqulrie5 from members of the public. The PCC Is a body corporate IPCC Powers measu 1956, Church Representation Rules 26) and became re8lStered charity (number 11807031 in November 2018. PCC members who were In offlce In 2023: Ex-olficio Members Incurnbent.. Revd Matthew Keddilty Chairpe150n Reader.. Mrs Catherlne Taylor Vlce Chalr Wardens.. Mr Jame5 Masters luntil 21 May 20231
Mrs Ruth Riddell Ifrom 21 May 20231 Representatlve to Deanery Synod Mr Martin Wood Representative to Deanery Synod and Diocesan Synod Elected Members.. Mr Anthony Coulls Mrs Joanne Green (from 21 May 20231 Miss Ruth Keddilty (from 21 May 20231 Mr David Riddell Ifrom 21 May 20231 Representative to Deanery Synod Mrjohn Wa5ne Mrs Marllyn Weeraslnghe luntll 21 May 20231 Mrs Rachel Wood (from 21 May 20231 co.opted Members,. None Thls report and assoclated accounts were presented to the APCM of the Eccle51a5tlcal Parish of Bishop Auckland on 21 May 2023. Signed Revd Mtstt Keddilty Vlcar of Bishop Auckland IPCC Chairman)
Ind8P8nd8nl Examinerf5 Report to the Trustees of The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Bishop Auckland I report on th@ accounts of Th& Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Paiish of Bishop Auckland for the year ended 31 December 2023. which are s81 out the attach8d pages. R&sp8ctlVg r8spon$ibilitièy of trustèes and examlner As Iruslees of the Charity the members of the Parochial Church Council are responsible foT the prepafalion of the accounts. The members consid@r that an audit is not required for this year under section 144{21 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Acll 8nd that an independent examlnalion Is needed. It is my responsibility lo.. examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act.. lo follow the procedures laié down in th? General Dirgdions given by the Charlty Commisslon under secllon 145151(b) of the 2011 Act),. and 10 818le whether partlcular matters have come lo my allenlion. 8asl¥ of Indgpendent oxamlntrr'l report My examinallon was earrled out In accordance wllh the General Directions glven by the Charity Commission. An examinatlon includes 8 Teview of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. 11 also include8 conslderalion of any unusual items or disclogures In the accounts, and $8eking explanations from you as Iruslees coneernlng any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all Ihg evidence that would bg required in an audit, and eonsequenlly no oplnion is glven as to whether the accounts present a 'true and falr viow, and the report13 limited lo those molleT8 sel out In tha next slalemenl. Ind8pènd•nt examlner's Statement I havè completed my examlnallon. I confirm that no matgrbal mgt19rs havo come lo my allenllon Sn connection with the &xamination which olves m& cause to believe that in, any material respect.. acccuntlng records wgrg not kgpt in accordance with section 130 of the Act or ' the accounts do not accord wSlh the accounting records. I have no concern8 and have come acioss no other mallers in connection with the oxaminalion to whlch 011gnlion should ba drawn in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reaGhed. Sarah E Cumming Assoclale of the Inslllutg of Chartared Accountants in England and Wales 23 Beech Grove. SALE, M33 6RT 9 May 2024
The Parochial Chureh Council of the E¢¢lesiasti¢al Parish of Bishop Auckland Page I Flnanclal Statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT Unr•strl¢t•d Funds Ro$tri¢t¢d Fund8 TOTAL 2023 TOTAL 2022 No RECEIPTS Voluntary R•calpts: Plannecj Giving Collections at Services Other voluntary giving Gift Aid and GASDS Recovered Le acies Grants 32,240 9,847 7,705 9,183 500 4,200 36,440 9,847 11,643 10.703 600 11,530 80,863 35,87e 8,446 3,704 10,688 1,500 18,889 79,103 4,139 1,520 11.530 21.389 59.474 AGllvltle& lor Gen&rallng Fund8 Investment Income Church Actlvltla$ other Incomo 4,462 7,843 1,045 72,824 2,189 5,392 6,831 13,236 1,045 101,774 1.947 8.956 580 90,586 TOTAL RECEIPTS 28.949 PAYMENTS chUh Activitie¥-. Di0¢838n P8rlsh Shar8 Contribullon Salari¥$ & Honorariè Clgr & Stsff Expen¥?5 Mi$$ion & Ev8ngtrllsm Mlsgion Givin & Don8llon$ 31,241 6.331 959 2,668 2.402 43,601 31,241 38,426 959 10,S68 2,402 83,697 35,000 37,909 1,732 21,410 4,921 100,972 32,095 7,901 Sb 39,995 Church Runnln Insuranc&s Church Maintenance Adminlstratlon Costs Expen8e8', 10,943 1.993 4.843 17,582 7.332 10,943 3,563 4,906 20,768 7.966 11,762 10,463 11.499 6,821 6,984 7,846 1,670 62 3.186 636 11,762 Other Church runnlng expens8$ Ma or Church Re airs & Maintenanc Cost5 of tradlng Sc 42,694 17,217 69,910 45.613 CoFl$ of Ggnerallng Fund8 Oth*r Payments TOTAL PA YMENTS 248 248 31 1,709 148,325 86,543 57,212 143,766 EXCESS OF RECEIPTS OVER PAYMENTS 113,7181 128,2621 {41,9811 157,7391 Tran$fers be0n fvnds Adjustment to Closing balance Prlor year adjustment NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 13631 13631 8,480 14,0811 128,2621 42,3441 149,2S91 Cash In hand & Bank Balances at 1st Jan 106.535 91,917 198,452 247.711 Cash In hand & Bank Balanets at 31st D•c 92,454 63,654 1S6,108 198,452
The Parochial Church Council of the E¢¢lesiastical Parish of Bishop Auckland Page 2 STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES AT 31 DECEMBER Unrestricted Fund$ Restri¢tsd Fund5 TOTAL 2023 TOTAL 2022 NDtfj Cash Funds Cash In hand and bank current account HSBC Deposit a¢cgunts C.B.F. Deposit Funds C.B.F. Trust Fund (Lighlfoot Institute 2,952 5,061 8.014 18.941 5,791 73.624 100,097 198,453 58,5S3 58,593 89,502 156,108 89,502 92.454 63,654 Other Moneta A85et8 Debtors 898 1,79g 2,698 160 Glft Ald Recoverable 9,1B3 1,520 10.703 10,500 A8set$ retalned for Church U60 Liabilitio$ Creditors 1,045 NOTES l. The financSal statements have been prepared In accordance wlth the Church AccountlnB Re8ulations 2006 u51n8 the Retelpts and Payment basls. 2. Non.monetary a55els retalned for ¢hur¢h use but not valued for the Statement of Asset5 and Llabilltte5 Include fixtu$ & fltmngs and AV & office equlpment. 3. The movement In restrlcted funds durlng the year were as below: Bal Bld. Receipt$ Pgym•nts Tran51grs Cfvd. Rostrletod St Anne's Restorgtlon Fund Sl Ann8's Old School Fund Lord Crewe'5 Ch8rity lor Relief In Need Durham County Councll Bishop Auckland Heritaga Action Zone Youth & Childrttn The Friends of St Anne Parish Aclministrator Fund Heating Charges Audio-Vi5ual Equiptnent an Maintenance St Andrew's Bells Reliel-In-Need Accounting Softw818 FI0r$ Bookstall 68 73,139 8,770 70 58,093 7,264 2,087 530 117,1331 1,506 530 2,867 66 1,762 6,656 418 3,9Sg 13 5.250 3.186 1,330 240 400 1,636 93 50 638 19,479 31,603 17,133 13,8541 430 5,250 3,186 1,330 240 400 00 3,142 62 1,506 31 50 636 47.742 91.917 10.001 83,654 Unrestrictsd Lightfoot Institute ICM),097 4,405 115,0001 89,502
The Parothial Church Counc51 uf the Eccle51a5tical Parish of Bishop Auckland Page 3 NOTES (Cont.) St Anne's Restoration Fund is forthe restoration of St Anne's Church. St Anne'5 Old School Fund15 for educational purpose5. £17,133 was used for youth and children's work. Lord Crewe's Charlty for Rellef In Need Is to be used for Relief In Need purposes. £1,506 was used for soclal action on povertv. Durham County Councll Blshop Auckland Herage Acllon Zone provlded a 8rant toward5 rooltng works for St Anne's Church. £15,000 w95 wlthdrawn from the LlghtFoot unrestrlcted trust fund Iheld by the Dlocese of Durham a5 a Custodian Trustee) 4. The PCC holds fund5 deposlted on behalf of other5 wlth no control over the management of these funds. The movements in funds held by the Parish during the year are set out below: Funds hèld as agènt Bal BI. 2.605 358 Receipts Payments Tr8nsfer5 Bal Cl. 2,476 194 Iforl St P8t•Vs Chap81. Auckland Castle Dongtions fr¢m third parties lo ¢h8ri1108 Fees and other payments lo third 8rt18S 59 329 188 494 7,547 8.720 827 Denations from thlrd Parties to charltles contaln5 monles collected durlng SeIceS for other charlties and organi5ation5.
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parlsh of Bishop Auckland Poge4 NOTES Icont.) 5. Further Analysis of Receipts and Payments Unre8tfiCted Funds Re$trlet•d Funds TOTAL 2023 TOTAL 2022 R•cel ts Church activities Fees for wÈddin s and fvnèral$ rradin 8Gtivilies.' Bookst811 commission Bookstèlj Clothes re Scr8 m&t81 Total recei ts frorn Iradin 7,283 4.756 12,039 8,418 55 68 125 68 540 8,956 836 aclivitK?8 560 7.8d3 636 5,392 1,196 13,236 ments b. Mlsslon Ivln and donatlon• Albania Confence Travel ANAZAO Childrèn's Socièt Chri5ti8ns A ainsi Povtt Christian Aid. Turk8 Com assion UK Mo4aille Tru$t M9rc Shi UK The M8552 È Trust Pri50n Fellowshi S ark Ministrigs Taarfund Pakistan Flood R8110 United Soo$l l¢1 Ukraln& Woodhou88 Close Corntnuni 250 500 200 300 300 250 352 300 30D 300 300 300 250 3S2 300 30D 300 300 ria Earth uake 336 300 300 300 300 250 500 1,085 300 4.921 C8ntr8 300 2,402 300 2,402 c. Other church runnln Vic&ra èx •ndilurè Church cleanin of $8rvice5 of church ard G0Veman costs Minist ErIen Volunteer housin Warrn Hublconneelions Church alarms InDt itamized In 2022 Finan¢l01 Statement Bookstall ex on808 watar 2,052 1,187 930 840 661 2,052 1,187 930 840 661 1,176 1,040 762 893 3,049 86 costs 1,661 1,661 636 636 636 7.846
The Par¢¢hlal chUh Council of the Ecrle5ia5tical Parish of B15hop Auckland Page 5 NOTES (Cont.) 6. During 2023 spousè to PCC Chair was renumerated for employment as Children & Families, Mission Leader1£15,7881 plus travel expenses. 7. Verger fees have been donated to PCC funds on request of the current POSt holder. 8. Some planned giving is restrlcted to the Par15h Admlnlstrator salary. 9. The Independent Examiner fee (for 2022 accounts) was donated to Woodhouse Close Food Bank. 10. No Trustees recelved any renumeratton for services as a Trustee.