2024-12-31-accounts

Report for Wiverton in the Vale APCM of 6 April 2025

Appendix 3a – Election of Churchwardens

Churchwardens are the senior lay representatives of the parish. The role of the churchwarden is extremely varied but generally involves management, maintenance and mission. They are the foremost in representing the laity and in co-operating with the incumbent, and they have a duty to maintain order and decency in the church and churchyard, particularly during the times of divine service. In cooperation with the incumbent, churchwardens are generally responsible for the day-to-day functioning of the parish and ensuring that appropriate safeguarding measures are established and implemented.

There are normally up to two churchwardens in a parish but, due to the distinctive nature of our ‘one parish, six churches’, we have special dispensation from the Bishop to continue with between zero and two churchwardens for each church for the time being.

Churchwardens are elected annually at the Annual Meeting of Parishioners and are elected by:

• persons whose names are entered on the church electoral roll of the parish; and

• persons resident in the parish whose names are entered on a register of local government electors by reason of such residence

The following nominations have been received for the office of churchwarden:

Candidate	Church	Proposed by	Seconded by
Rosie Dulwich	Holy Trinity	Ruth Spence	Jean Swann
Hilary Tabron	St Giles	Guy Eatch	Ann Mansell
Robin Coles	St Andrew	Paul Bodenham	Tamsin McMillan
Trevor Simpson	St Andrews	June Wrate	Robin Coles

Report for Wiverton in the Vale APCM of 6 April 2025

Appendix 4 – Election of PCC Members

The PCC is the main decision maker of a parish. Its members are clergy, churchwardens and others elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) of the parish. Its powers and duties are defined by legislation.

It has the responsibility, along with the incumbent to promote the mission of God in its parish.

Legally, the PCC is responsible for the finances of the parish. It also has ultimate responsibility for the care and maintenance of all church buildings and their contents. Although these responsibilities are executed by the churchwardens, all PCC members must share in the oversight. It has a voice in the forms of Service used by the church and may make representations to the bishop on matters that affect the welfare of the parish.

All PCCs are charities. Therefore, every member of a PCC is also a charity trustee. If a PCC is a charity it must comply with the Charity Commission guidance and legislation in relation to charities.

The incumbent’s role is to provide leadership concerning safeguarding, and to encourage everyone to promote a safer church. The PCC and the incumbent have a duty of care to ensure the protection of the vulnerable in their church community.

Under the current Bishop’s Scheme, the PCC comprises: all ordained or lay ministers licensed to the parish; churchwardens; lay members of deanery, diocesan or general synods; up to two elected members per church in the parish, such that the total number of churchwardens and elected members for that church does not exceed two.

PCC members are elected at the APCM and serve for a period of three years. Members may seek reelection at the end of their term.

There are 5 vacancies to be filled at this meeting. Those elected will serve until the APCM of 2028.

The following nominations have been received for membership of the PCC:

Candidate	Church	Proposed by	Seconded by	Seeking
Nick Perry	St John the Divine, Colston Bassett	Edward Hine	Steve Wrate	Re-election
Josie McGuirk	St John the Divine, Colston Bassett	Nick Perry	Katharine Bacon	Election
June Wrate	St Andrews, Langar	Rosie Dulwich	Gordon White	Election

Report for Wiverton in the Vale APCM of 6 April 2025

Appendix 5 – Electoral Roll Report

Author: Hilary Tabron, Electoral Roll Officer

The new Electoral Roll for Wiverton in the Vale is 121. This is compared with 131 reported in 2024. Starting from scratch had a significant impact on the numbers: 31 from last year's roll did not reapply, including sadly three much valued long-standing church members who died during the year. There were also 9 who had moved out of the Parish and not worshipping regularly with us, plus another 19 who either actively chose not to reapply or didn't respond to invitations and reminders to enrol. More positively, there were 21 new enrolments: 14 new contacts and 7 consolidations of occasional contacts. This has proved to be a helpful pastoral exercise.

	Surname	Christian Name
1	Allison	Godfrey		33	Eatch	Guy	NR
2	Bacon	Katharine	NR	34	Ebb	Mark
3	Bajcar	Amanda		35	Ebb	Mel
4	Bajcar	Michael		36	English	Amanda
5	Barlow	Kate		37	Field	Linda
6	Baxter	Helen	NR	38	Fish	Jackie
7	Beazley	Abbiegail		39	Fowle	Adam
8	Beazley	Michael		40	Fowle	Georgina	NR
9	Beeres	Nicholas		41	Freegard	Cate
10	Bellamy	Paul		42	Freeman	Georgina
11	Davidson- Bellamy	Heidiann		43	Fewell	Trevor
12	Bennion	Susan		44	Gelsthorpe	Stephen
13	Betts	Anna		45	Goddard	Jenny
14	Blincoe	Freda		46	Grattan	Amanda
15	Bryan	Colin		47	Gretton	Mary
16	Bush	Barbara	NR	48	Hall	Anthony
17	Chadborn	Lucy		49	Hall	Vivien
18	Chaffe	Jane		50	Halpin	Rachael (Ray)
19	Church	Ros		51	Handbury	Liz	NR
20	Clarke	Ian(Skip)		52	Heaselden	Lesley
21	Clarke	Karen		53	Hills	Helen
22	Coles	Robin		54	Hills	Peter
23	Coles	Julie		55	Hine	Edward
24	Colverson	John		56	Houghton	Sylvia
25	Copley	Angela		57	Howard	Elisabeth
26	Coy	Ann		58	Johns	David

27	Crabtree	Beryl		59	Lambert- Coward	Shani
28	Cranswick	Rosemary		60	Limbert	Harvey
29	Croxall	Margaret		61	Limbert	Sandra
30	Culley	Gill		62	Macdonald	Susan
31	Dulwich	Paul		63	Mansell	Ann
32	Dulwich	Rosie

64	Mansfield	David		94	Spence	Ruth
65	Mansfield	Sarah		95	Straw	Brenda
66	Marrison	Brenda		96	Stubbs	Jean
67	McGuirk	Josephine		97	Sture	Ann
68	Milner	Kristina		98	Swann	Authur
69	Neale	Aileen		99	Swann	Jean
70	Neale	Michael		100	Swinton	Janine
71	Newton	Valerie		101	Tabron	Hilary
72	Nixon	Angela		102	Taylor	Elaine
73	Norman	Christopher		103	Telford	Catherine
74	Norman	Heather		104	Telford	Simon
75	Palmer	Margaret		105	Thomsen	Penelope	NR
76	Paterson	Julia	NR	106	Thompson	Dorothy
77	Perry	Nicholas		107	Tubbs	Jane
78	Powell	Pamela		108	Tubbs	Mark
79	Powell	Timothy		109	Turner	Jane	NR
80	Preece	Brenda		110	Walker	Glenda
81	Preece	David		111	Walker	Jancis
82	Price	Russell		112	White	Caroline
83	Rainbow	Carole		113	White	Gordon
84	Robinson	Elaine		114	White	Pearl
85	Rose	Alanna		115	Wrate	June
86	Rose	Matthew		116	Wrate	Stephen
87	Sansone	Enrico		117	Wregg	Pamela
88	Shelton	Joanne		118	Wright	Maureen
89	Shuttleworth	Adam		119	Yarnall	Geoffrey
90	Simpson	Trevor		120	Yarnall	Hilary
91	Sinclair	Angela		121	Young	Gillian
92	Smith	Timothy
93	Stothard	Sally
				NR = Not resident in parish

The Parochial Church Council of The Parish of Wiverton in the Vale

Annual Report and Accounts

Period ended 31 December 2024

Wiverton In The Vale Parochial Church Council – Registered Charity no. 1182644

Trustees’ Report

Administrative information

The Parish of Wiverton in the Vale is a single parish with six parish churches which came into being under a Pastoral Scheme effective of 1 March 2017. The parish was formerly a group of six individual parishes known as the “Wiverton Group of Parishes”. It is in the Deanery of East Bingham in the Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham within the Church of England. The rector, Reverend David Rowe, was instituted on 8[th] November 2023. The correspondence address is: The Rectory, 2 Dobbin Close, Cropwell Bishop, Nottingham NG12 3GR.

The Parochial Church Council (PCC) is a registered charity (no. 1182644).

Under an agreement with the Diocesan Bishop, each church community may have up to two PCC representatives each of whom may be either a Churchwarden or elected member. Following discussions in 2023 with Archdeacon Phil Williams, this agreement will continue for now.

PCC members who have served during 2024 are as follows:

Incumbent:	The Revd. David Rowe	Chair	Instituted 08/11/2023
Wardens:	Robin Coles	DeanerySynod	Elected 14/04/2024
	Edward Hine	Deanery Synod, Vice Chair	Elected 14/04/2024
	Hilary Tabron	RLM Electoral Roll Officer	Elected 14/04/2024 Appointed 16/01/2023
	Trevor Simpson		Elected 14/04/2024
Elected members:
	Rosie Dulwich	SafeguardingOfficer	Elected 14/04/2024
	Nick Perry		Elected 06/04/2022
	Pam Powell		Elected 14/04/2024
	Anna Betts		Elected 14/04/2024
	Sue Macdonald		Elected 17/04/2023
Ex-officio	Katharine Bacon	LLM,DeanerySynod
Non-voting	Phil Stephenson	Treasurer
	Jane Travis	ActingPCC Secretary

Structure, governance and management

The method of appointment of Church Wardens and PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. However, in view of the Pastoral Scheme referred to above, the Bishop’s agreement overrides this for the time being. All Church attendees

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are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC. Edward Hine acted as Vice Chair of the PCC throughout 2024.

Objectives and Activities

The PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. It also has maintenance responsibilities for the six parish churches and associated property.

Achievements and Performance

The number on the Electoral Roll in 2025 is 121, down slightly from 2024 (131), though a reduction is not uncommon when the whole roll needs to be renewed.

The average weekly attendance is traditionally recorded in the month of October (which is considered nationally as a ‘typical’ month). Following on from our initiation during lockdown, we continued to provide alternative means of worship and corporate prayer through online recorded readings and sermons every Sunday and two weekday Zoom services for Morning Prayer. The average number of ‘views’ for our October recorded sermons was 15, down from 28 in 2023, but this reflects the continued return to ‘service as normal’ throughout the year. Numbers for face-toface attendance in October 2024 averaged 29 adults and 2 children per week.

The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our six parish churches. Throughout 2024 weekly recorded readings and sermons were offered on the website. Church services continued in a more normal pattern, with each church hosting a monthly Holy Communion service (Granby and Elton alternated roughly once a month). The PCC were delighted in November 2023 to welcome Revd David Rowe as the Rector of Wiverton in the Vale. David, along with his wife, Revd Pixie Rowe, have been an inspiring, enthusiastic and spiritually enlivening addition to the team. A few services in the year were taken by a fantastic team of local retired clergy and lay people, the PCC are very grateful for their continued help and support.

In line with the new 2030 Diocesan vision of Growing Disciples of Christ with Compassion, Confidence and Courage, the PCC maintains an overview of worship throughout the parish and makes suggestions on how our services can involve the many groups that live within our parish. At all times we seek to ensure that our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer and Scripture, music and sacrament.

When planning activities for the year, we have considered the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit and in particular, the supplementary guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. We try to enable people to live out their faith as part of the wider parish community through:

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• Worship and prayer; learning about the gospel; developing their knowledge and truth in Jesus through: parish wide preaching and teaching in public worship; home groups for Bible study and fellowship across the parish; taking advantage of deanery and diocesan training events.

Provision of pastoral care for people living in the parish was offered including home and hospital visits and home Communion in addition to important pastoral support through the time shared in groups and after services.

In responding to the needs of those requiring the Pastoral Offices, the Parish dealt with through 2024:

• 18 funeral and related events including committals of people or cremated remains where we were not involved with the funeral, conducted mainly by Katharine Bacon and Revd David Rowe;

• 5 weddings taken by Revd David Rowe and Revd Fred Connell

• 5 baptisms have been conducted by Revd David Rowe

• Missionary and outreach work in the parish through local schools, especially Langar Primary School, Cropwell Bishop Primary School and Colston Bassett School. Coffee Cake and Chat, as well as Pop-up Café and Colston Bassett Big Breakfast have continued through the year. Baby Club in Cropwell Bishop on a Friday morning accommodates a growing desire by young parents to meet with their young families. The Parish supports UK and overseas charities on a regular basis, namely: Church of England Children’s Society, World Day of Prayer, Water Aid, Christian Aid, Self Help Africa, Royal British Legion, Ride and Stride, The Friary, Christmas Shoebox Appeal.

• Maintaining and developing our church buildings to be fit for purpose.

We have maintained our ecumenical relationship with the local Methodist circuit through the joint choir (see Appendix 11 for fuller report) who meet regularly for practice and the choir were able to contribute to several services, including Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Ascension Day, Evensong, Songs of Praise services and carol services in December.

Tythby Church continues to work with the Cropwell Butler Methodist Church to ensure their respective services do not clash.

We are pleased to welcome members of other denominations who are resident in the parish (or indeed, further afield) to worship with us.

Rector’s Introduction and Report

Verbal report at the meeting

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Secretary’s Report

(by Jane Travis, Acting PCC Secretary)

Throughout 2024 the role of minuting and administration was undertaken by Jane Travis, the Parish Administrator. In the absence of a formal secretary at the time of writing, this report is presented by Jane Travis.

The PCC meets six times a year on a bi-monthly basis and have been held in the Rectory in Cropwell Bishop. Attendance has been good and has been quorate on every occasion. Each church community has a “Home Team” which takes responsibility for local matters not requiring PCC approval/permission. Where such permission is required, matters can be presented to the PCC via their representatives on the PCC. Each Home Team has permission to spend a limited amount annually, without prior PCC approval, to provide for uncontentious day to day expenses.

The Parish website (www.wivertoninthevale.co.uk) is actively managed and provides comprehensive and regularly updated information about services, events and news in the parish and diocese. Subscribers, of whom there are 102, receive email updates whenever new material is added to the site. This service has proved indispensable in providing information and access to services and sermons to those unable to attend church in person. All procedures regarding storage of personal data are compliant with GDPR legislation.

The fortnightly notice sheet was produced throughout 2024. This includes an inspirational address/ reflection and prayers as well as dates and other information. In addition to being uploaded to the website, printed copies are delivered to those requesting them. With help from volunteers 20 households receive these on a regular basis, typically older people without access to online information. Feedback suggests that this contact is much appreciated.

During 2024 PCC meetings and the APCM (on 14/04/2024) were chaired by Revd Davd Rowe.

All members of the PCC have undertaken the required safeguarding training at basic and foundation level and all have also undertaken the Awareness of Domestic Abuse training which is also a requirement for all members of the PCC. Safeguarding Dashboard is used regularly and the plan for increasing the training across the parish for volunteers and helpers has continued to progress well.

Financial Review the year ended 31 December 2024

(by Phil Stephenson, Treasurer)

Total normal income for the year amounted to £149,018 (last year £138,355) against expenditure £143,717 (£136,035) and our investments accrued a gain of £5,130 (£19,429).

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During the year the major works were completed at the St Mary’s ruin at Colston Bassett as well as major projects at St Andrew’s in Langar. Other repair and maintenance work has been undertaken across the churches in the parish.

We are extremely grateful to donations received from Rushcliffe Borough Council, Nottinghamshire County Council, The Chetwode Foundation, Coffee Cake Chat, Crafters, AW Lymn Funeral Directors, Notts Historic Churches Fund and anonymous donations as well as the many local people who give so generously of their time and money.

The General Unrestricted Funds at the year end was £72,583 (£72,150).

The parish continues to meet 100% of the allocated parish share payment which for 2024 was £72,259 (£68,760)

Overall finances remain good, and we are well placed to meet all our liabilities for the foreseeable future. There are no anticipated liabilities pending that we are not able to meet.

Report on Services, Worship, Teaching and Mission

(by Jane Travis, Parish Administrator)

Once again, the Parish is incredibly grateful for the support, hard work, dedication and commitment of the leadership team and those who have supported the new initiatives in the Parish this last year.

The practice of recording readings and the sermon and posting on the website continued throughout 2024, offering access to those unable to attend in person. Many in the Parish have continued to appreciate the recorded online sermons. From time to time some of our retired clergy and LLMs in the Parish have done an amazing job of covering services across all churches with grace, dedication, and enthusiasm for which we are all very grateful. As a Parish we have been mindful of their health and wellbeing and ensured that we were not placing too heavy a burden on them.

The pattern of worship agreed across the Parish in 2024 reflected the fine balance of managing the human resource we have available with the desire for services in each village. For the purpose of scheduling, two of the smaller churches (Elton and Granby) are considered as a single unit. Each ‘church’ hosts at least one service a month. Holy Communion is celebrated at a church somewhere in the parish each Sunday and we also offered a variety of traditional and informal services throughout the church year.

Zoom morning prayer was offered throughout the year to the Parish on Monday and Friday mornings.

Between January and March Holy Communion services continued throughout the Parish with the addition of a morning worship. It was encouraging to continue to offer

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a late afternoon, monthly Family Praise and tea service at St Giles, attended by several of the families from CCC and Baby Club.

Early in January we celebrated Robin Coles being an organist at St Andrew’s Church, Langar for an astonishing 50 years! He was thanked with a gift and a beautiful cake depicting Robin playing the church organ.

From mid-January to mid-February Revd David held a series of Open to Question sessions in the Rectory on a Wednesday evening where folk could come and ask any question on faith, religion and the Parish. Over the three sessions 26 people attended. It was an excellent introduction to David’s ministry and a great opportunity for people to get to know David and vice versa.

In February Tythby church held a Snowdrop Saturday with tea, coffee and chat and a chance to admire the beautiful snowdrops in the churchyard. The Parish followed a bespoke course through Lent, videoed by Revd David so every house group heard from him in the same way. The course used Journalling the Psalms by Paula Gooder as a principal source.

The start of March brought an adult and child baptism, followed by two services on Mothering Sunday and an additional evensong with the choir. On the run up to Holy Week a small team led by David put on a Parish Retreat Day in St Andrew’s Langar with imaginative prayer stations based on Psalm 23 The Lord is My Shepherd. The day gave the thirty attenders time to explore their own journey with Christ through prayer, activities, shared worship and buffet lunch.

By the end of the month the full range of Easter and Holy week celebrations were held - with a Palm Sunday service, Maundy Thursday reenactment of the last supper, a pilgrimage on Good Friday from Cropwell Bishop via Colston Bassett to Langar with a moving Passion play, a sunrise Easter Sunday service with an adult baptism at the ruined church in Colston Bassett followed by breakfast, and a Holy Communion service in one other church.

April, May and June were busy months including 3 weddings and 2 children’s baptisms. Colston Bassett continued their monthly morning worship services including a Pet Service, Thanksgiving service, Mothering Sunday, Environment service and a Father’s Day service in the local pub, The Martin’s Arms. The APCM was held in April after a service and bring and share lunch, with the chance to celebrate and thank all the volunteers for their help, support and hard work throughout the previous year.

Revd David lead the Parish in a Visioning process to see what the vision for the Parish should be over the next 5 years. People in the house groups and congregations were all involved over five weeks of inspirational and engaging sermons, gathering information together, answering questions, a congregational survey and weekly

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displays of responses from the different groups for folks to look at and digest over tea, coffee and chat after the Sunday services.

Monthly Prayer and Worship nights were introduced and held in the Rectory.

Despite being peak holiday time Holy Communion and Family Praise services were well attended through the summer months, and the Parish had two weddings in August and September.

A second Parish Retreat was held in July in Langar themed on Rest. Again, almost thirty people joined in the communal worship, peaceful prayer stations, a prayer labyrinth, craft activities and creating a large cross of flowers with blooms and leaves everyone brought from their gardens.

In July Cropwell Bishop held a well-attended summer concert to raise funds. In September Tythby church held a Pimms, Pews and Praise service with music from the choir and drinks to celebrate the 200 years of the special box pews.

Harvest services were held in each church in September and October. Revd David launched the results of the vision process at the October Prayer and Worship night. He saw the Parish as a Bespoke Vineyard with quality new wine and exciting ‘tasting cellars’ throughout the year.

The first ‘tasting cellar’ was a production of Salt and Light by a theatre group called Lamps Collective. The excellent and thought-provoking show was supported by almost seventy from the Parish and the wider East Bingham Deanery. The Deanery took a leap of faith kindly giving financial support from their mission fund to stage the event.

Remembrance services took place in three churches in the Parish when wreaths were laid by representatives from local Parish Councils, British Legions and representatives from different scout sections, ie scouts, cubs and beavers.

An Advent Parish Retreat Day was held in Langar church in early December with an opportunity to journey through Advent using creative prayer stations, share worship and lunch. All the children (about 85) from Langar Primary School visited the following day to experience the retreat and learn more about the Christmas story through bead bracelets and journeying through the prayer labyrinth. One of their highlights was experiencing the life size stable filled with hay and sounds of a stable dressed as a character from the nativity. They returned to school with Christmas wreaths for each class they had made with their beautifully hand drawn faces.

A reflective memorial service was held in early December. Advent and Christmas were celebrated with a host of carol services held in each church, often with singing led by the Joint Churches Choir. A Christingle and tree decorating service and the annual crib service at Cropwell Bishop were well attended with some of the families from Friday

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morning Baby Club. A new crib service held in the life size stable erected in Langar church was also well received by the families in the village. Sadly, poor health meant that Revd David was unable to take many of the church services in December. The PCC were enormously grateful to Revd Pixie for standing in at short notice.

Alpha Course, Pastoral Network and School Contacts, including Langar Church of England School

Langar Primary School regularly use St Andrew’s Langar for services and activities throughout the year including at Easter, Harvest, Remembrance and Christmas as well as their annual leaving service for the Year 6 pupils in July. Once again Cropwell Bishop Primary School made use of St Giles’ Church, with Hilary Tabron and Ann Mansell preparing and leading afternoon sessions to cover the National Curriculum requirements. Colston Basset school also visited St John’s.

Colston Bassett, Cropwell Bishop, Granby and Langar home groups continued to meet in person. Sadly, deaths of long serving members of the Langar group have resulted in depleted numbers this year.

Coffee, cake and chat (CCC) (see Appendix 11 for fuller report) was held in St Giles’ Church, Cropwell Bishop on Wednesday mornings, welcoming anyone across the whole Parish regardless of whether or not they are otherwise involved in church life, free of charge. It is registered by Transforming Notts Together as a Place of Welcome. Once again those enjoying crafting turned their efforts to making Christmas gifts and decorations, with stalls at St Giles’ and at St Andrew’s Langar raising funds for general Parish funds.

This year has been the first full year using the reordered space in St Giles’ Church. Attendance has been 25 – 30 week by week, including bell ringers from a wide area and a few visitors dropping in by chance. Toys are available for the occasional visits from pre-school children and their grown-ups.

A group of mums/ carers of young babies and toddlers continued to meet at Baby Club (see Appendix 11 for fuller report) on a Friday morning with help on welcome and refreshments from a rota of church attenders. Attendance fluctuates greatly week to week but often have 4-8 children. Numbers change too as mums go back to work and babies to nursery, then new babies appear. Feedback is very positive as there is nothing else free in the village. The reordered space at St Giles is a great venue

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wann, welcoming and safe space for the yOUDgsters. Several of the families have atl¢nd¢d family praise services and requests for baptisms have followed which is encouraging. Pop-up Café (see Appendix 10 for fuller report) continued in LaThgar on a monthly basis and has been well supported, again running through the winter months. Both Cropwell Bishop and Langar churches are designated as Warni Welcome. Warn) Space5. This summer with fine weather allowed two moth mornings to happen, one at Tythby and one at Langar. Villagers gaihered early to see what moths had been collected and enjoyed coffee and croissants as a reward for the early slartl Our first Alpha course lead by Revd David started in October with an encourdging uptake from across the Parish. The course of 17 attenders including the team (many of which were new to the role of leader) met weekly ihrough the autumn and wtnler on a We(knesday evening, 5hMring a glass of wine, pudding and biscuils and cheese while debating the 'big and small questÉons in life.. Once again parishioners engaged enthusiastically with a numb¢r of outreaches and appeals through the year.. . Haryest food gifts and clothing were collected and donated to Th¢ Friary in West Bridgford. Vivien Hall again organised a Christmas Shoebox appeal for needy children in Ukraine. where many of the children were Ukrainian, Cropwell Bishop Youth Club again supported this initiative, the parish donated Sl boxes and the Youth Club 67 making a totsl of 118 donated boxes. Thanks again to everyone for their hard work. support and enthusiasm in what has been a very inspiring and spiritually fulfilling year under the leadership and guidance of Revd David Rowe. Thls Annual Report was apprnved by the PCC QD 0310312025 and signed on thelr behAlf by: Edward Hlne, Vlce Chalr ofthe PCC Wiv¢rton InTh¢ Pot￿h1￿1 Chw¢hCowKil- R¢8iSt#•JChwiiynty IIE264

Report for Wiverton in the Vale PCC Appendix 7 Financial Report

Appendix A - 2024 Financial Statements Charlty c0￿MISSIon Balance Sheet it 3111212024 Wlv¢rton In the Vale PCC Reglslered Cknarlty Number 1182644 FuDth Flxed 120.783 121783 108297 229.0¥0 1•8397 229MO 22S,9511 3,759 3.762 Cash w b#nk 70.Q¥S 202J16 16AOS 289, 376136 Tw4lcwrew¢tuyrt¥ Crodltors: amount8 fallingdue ¥riThln one ve•r 73W 202AIg 1261 14405 291761 1261 1.195 72,SX3 21)2JI9 1fi,405 291 J07 379.463 /w￿rrent IlablAd¢y Credltorn: om0￿&falling dpe one yeThr PMMons for liabillti 72J83 323J•2 12{7•2 J30A 60&413 Totsl w¢ a¢ts •rHabllld 72J83 323J•l IX7fr2 J2WI 60S4 Funds ofthe Clwrhy 124,702 124.702 323,3Q2 72,583 121,560 411,702 72.151 323,302 UDTC6bial fullds knwlulltion ¥Mirv¢ 72,583 72JJ3 323J•2 124702 3zV87 si￿d by tsvo on b¢h￿Or￿ the Slpatire Date of •ppnwal /fv/ f P Steph8nwn Trn•8wer A rl)15

Charity Commission SOFA Report for year to 31/12/2024

Wiverton in the Vale PCC Registered Charity Number 1182644

	Unrestricted	Restricted	Restricted	Endowment	Endowment	Total	Prior year
	funds	Income		funds			funds
	£	f	£ d	£		£	£
Income and endowments
Donations and legacies	119,295		44,918			164,213	210,502
Charitable activites	6,409		225			6,634	7,170
Other trading activities	3,632		2,467			6,099	5,223
Investments	19,682		2,822		545	23,049	21,002
Total	149,018		50,432		545	199,995	243,897
Expenditure on:
Raising funds	1,103		0		0	1,103	0
Charitable activities	142,614		146,234		0	288,848	381,829
Total	143,717		146,234		0	289,951	381,829
Net income/(expenditure) before investment	5,301		-95,802		545	-89,956	-137,931
Net gains/(losses) on investments			2,533	2,597		5,130	19,430
Net income/(expenditure)	5,301		-93,269	3,142		-84,826	-118,501
Transfers between funds	-4,869		4,869			0	0
Net Movement in Funds	432		-88,400	3,142		-84,826	-118,503
Reconciliation of Funds
Total funds brought forward	72,150		411,702	121,560		605,412
Total funds carried forward	72,583		323,302	124,702		520,587

Charity Commission Balance Sheet Details as at 31/12/2024

Wiverton in the Vale PCC Registered Charity Number 1182644

Investments Colston Cap Endowment Inv Cropwell Bishop CCLA Inv Elton Clock Memorial Inv Elton McLean Memorial Fund Inv Langar Caporn Endowment Inv Tythby Sheldon Trust Inv Tythby Crane Trust CCLA Inv Tythby Butler Smith CCLA Inv Tyhby Chapel of Ease CCLA Inv Debtors Recoverable Gift Aid Cash at bank and in hand Wiverton in the Vale curr acc Wiverton Group Curr Account Colston Bassett current accoun Cropwell Bishop C/A Elton C/A Granby C/A Langar C/A Tythby C/A Colston Bassett N/WDep Closed Colston Bassett CCLA DepClosed Cropwell Bishop CBF Deposit Elton NWest Deposit Acc CCLA Deposit Acc Tythby Sheldon Trust Deposit A Tythby Crane Deposit Acc Tythby Butler Smith Dep Acc Tythby Chapel of Ease Dep Acc Creditors (due within one year) Creditors control a/c Advance Payments	Unrestricte d 3,759 3,759 -57,082 14,267 -17,435 -69,185 -9,184 -9,315 -11,323 729 -3,000 -10,021 -9,396 262,199 -2,517 -3,005 -1,600 -4,047 70,085 -993 -268 -1,261	Restricte d 7,766 94,491 2,441 10,082 6,004 120,784 3 3 60,208 -14,267 19,975 74,815 10,334 10,348 12,925 4,500 3,000 10,021 1,049 -12,875 3,689 3,280 2,490 13,024 202,516	Endowmen 4,139 20,440 4,176 12,976 66,566 108,297 -961 9,018 8,348 16,405	Year T l 4,139 20,440 11,942 94,491 12,976 2,441 10,082 6,004 66,566 229,081 3,762 3,762 2,165 0 2,540 5,630 1,150 1,033 1,602 5,229 0 0 9,018 0 249,324 1,172 275 890 8,977 289,005 -993 -268 -1,261	Last Year
					4,046 19,983 11,675 92,377 12,686 4,382 9,856 5,870 65,076 225,951 3,822 3,822 6,888 0 2,508 1,449 1,734 2,891 3,037 2,918 0 0 8,474 0 338,090 1,076 0 716 7,056 376,837 -993 -202 -1,195

Charity Commission Balance Sheet Details as at 31/12/2024

Wiverton in the Vale PCC Registered Charity Number 1182644

Unrestricte Endowment funds Colston Cap Endowment Inv Tythby CofEase Inv't Fund Cropwell Res Endowment Chancel Cropwell Cap Endowment Fund Elton Designated Clock Fund Langar Res Caporn endowment Restricted income funds Little Saints Messy Church Schools Support Langar Vestry Roof Repairs Langar Drainage Repairs Langar Wall Repairs Langar Heating Improvements Langar Communucations Colston Designated Fabric Colston Restricte Building Fun Colston Restricted Tower Fund Colston Restricted Organ Fund Colston St Mary Maintenance Fund Tythby Crane Investment Fund Tythby Butler/S Invest't Fund Cropwell Designated Fabric Fun Cropwell Rest Tower Improvement Cropwell Rest Parish Room Cropwell Rest Tower Fund Cropwell Restricted Organ Fund Cropwell Restricted Choir Fund Cropwell Reordering Fund Elton Restricted McLean Fabric Elton Restricted Fabric Fund Tythby Res Sheldon Income Fund Tythby Res Crane Income Fund Tythby Res Butler/S Income Fun Tythby Res CofEase Income Fund Tythby Res Sheldon Inv't Fund Tythby Organ Fund Tythby Fabric Fund Granby Designated Fabric Fund Langar Des Fabric Fund Langar Restricted Organ Fund Langar Restricted Tower Fund Langar Rest Caporn churchyard Langar Res Coffee Fund Langar Res Howe Charities Fund Langar Res Gregory Charities Langar Res Repair Fund Langar Howe Distribution Fund Unrestricted funds Retained surplus 57,825 WitV Eco Church 295 Cropwell Rest Tower Fund 50 Cropwell Rest Organ Fund 25 CBas Rest Tower Fund 50 CBas Rest Organ Fund 25 Granby Sound System 648 WitV Unrestricted General Fund 13,666 72,584	Restricte 1,172 191 269 697 7,778 29,188 53,500 23,091 6,330 17,392 3,959 25 4,975 10,082 6,004 9,231 389 386 236 406 409 3,720 88,439 7,200 1,172 276 890 8,977 2,441 5,333 5,050 3,601 3,521 50 8,262 803 4,117 729 114 1,030 1,870 323,305	Endowme Year 4,139 4,139 66,566 66,566 9,018 9,018 20,440 20,440 11,562 11,562 12,976 12,976 124,701 124,701 1,172 191 269 697 7,778 29,188 53,500 23,091 6,330 17,392 3,959 25 4,975 10,082 6,004 9,231 389 386 236 406 409 3,720 88,439 7,200 1,172 276 890 8,977 2,441 5,333 5,050 3,601 3,521 50 8,262 803 4,117 729 114 1,030 1,870 323,305 57,825 295 50 25 50 25 648 13,666 72,584	Last Year
			4,046 65,076 8,474 19,983 11,295 12,686 121,560 1,172 191 0 697 75,000 29,486 90,000 23,091 3,489 17,392 3,684 141 5,433 9,856 5,870 5,418 389 386 107 406 354 3,720 91,325 4,800 1,076 0 716 7,056 4,382 7,851 2,650 3,601 4,800 0 567 450 2,406 729 114 1,030 1,870 411,705 57,825 435 0 0 50 25 575 13,240 72,150

Charity Commission SOFA Details Report for year ending 31/12/2024

Wiverton in the Vale PCC Registered Charity Number 1182644

Donations and legacies Donations SO Donations non SO Colston Bassett Collections Cropwell Bishop Collections Elton Collections Granby Collections Langar Collections Tythby Collections Gift aid income Grants received Bequests and legacies Charitable activities (inc.) Stat Fees received Non-stat Fees received Contractual income Other income Other trading activities Fundraising income Hall Hire Investments Profit on sale of Investments Dividends received Interest received Raising funds Fundraising event costs Fundraising misc. costs	Unrestricte d 66,674 9,983 2,638 3,058 636 1,030 2,116 1,779 19,736 10,598 1,000 119,248 5,219 970 70 150 6,409 3,432 200 3,632 3,001 16,682 19,683 1,103 0 1,103	Restricte d 5,985 23 213 38,696 44,917 225 225 2,468 2,468 2,678 144 2,822 0 0 0	Endowmen 545 545 0 0 0	Year T l Last Y 66,674 67,250 15,968 60,366 2,638 1,808 3,081 2,406 636 483 1,030 821 2,116 2,119 1,779 1,311 19,949 24,459 49,294 42,480 1,000 7,000 164,165 210,503 5,219 5,104 1,195 899 70 201 150 966 6,634 7,170 5,900 5,223 200 6,100 5,223 0 456 6,224 5,697 16,826 14,302 23,050 21,002 1,103 0 0 0 1,103 0

Charity Commission SOFA Details Report for year ending 31/12/2024

Wiverton in the Vale PCC Registered Charity Number 1182644

Charitable activities Gifts/grants to institutions Diocesan Contributions Visiting Ministerrs' costs Church Service Costs Children Activities Costs Administration Costs Travel & subsistence Gas Electricity Oil Water Premises Hire Insurances Cleaning costs Maintenance Repairs Other premises costs Telephone/email Postage Stationery Printing/photocopying Advertising & Publicity costs IT costs Equipment Purchases Equipment Repairs Books, mags, CDs, DVDs Licensing & fees Bank charges Sundries Audit & accounting Legal & professional fees Net gains/(losses) on investments Gain/loss on investments Transfers between funds Transfers between funds	Unrestricte d 50 72,259 23 597 0 9,272 1,004 10,295 5,726 305 430 309 16,621 0 8,227 7,528 487 658 2 58 380 0 638 780 539 486 506 106 3,739 0 1,588 142,613 0 4,869 4,869	Restricte d 4,788 125,072 356 16,018 146,234 -2,533 -2,533 -4,869 -4,869	Endowmen -2,597 -2,597 0 0	Year T l 50 72,259 23 597 0 9,272 1,004 10,295 5,726 305 430 309 16,621 0 13,015 132,600 487 658 2 58 380 0 638 780 539 486 506 106 4,095 0 17,606 288,847 -5,130 -5,130 0 0	Last Year
					125 68,760 -90 685 176 7,892 209 17,278 7,899 359 390 222 16,327 268 19,846 74,586 137,712 452 2 5 595 70 627 572 0 407 759 114 2,513 250 22,820 381,831 -19,429 -19,429 0 0

Charity Commission Movement of Funds Report for year to 31/12/2024

Wiverton in the Vale PCC Registered Charity Number 1128644

Fund name General fund Granby Sound System Eco Church C Bish Des Fabric Fund C Bish Reordering Fund CBas Building Fund CBas Des Fabric Fund CBas Organ Fund CBas St Mary Appeal CBas Tower Fund CBish Choir Fund CBish Organ Fund CBish Parish Room CBish Runners CBish Tower Fund Elton Des Fabric Fund Elton McLean Fund Granby Des Fabric Fund Langar Cafe fund Langar Caporn Trust Langar Des Fabric Fund Langar Drain Repairs Langar Gregory Charities Fund Langar Heating Upgrade Langar Howe Charities Langar Howe Distribution Langar Organ Fund Langar Repair Fund Langar Sound & Video Langar Tower Fund Langar Vestry Roof Repairs Langar Wall Repairs Little Saints Club Messy Church Schools Support Tythby Butler Smith Restrictt Tythby Butler Smith Trust Tythby Chapel of Ease Trust Tythby Crane Trust Tythby Crane Trust Restricted Tythby Des Fabric Fund Tythby Organ Fund Tythby Sheldon Restricted Inv Tythby Sheldon Trust CBas Cap End Inv CBish Chancel Fund CBish Endowment Investment Elton Clock Fund Investment Langar Caporn Endowment Tythby Chapel of Ease Endowment Totals	Fund balances brought Income 13,240 148,946 575 73 435 0 5,418 210 3,720 0 17,392 0 3,489 2,841 141 25 5,433 8,697 3,684 275 354 55 406 0 386 0 389 0 107 129 4,800 0 91,325 0 3,601 0 2,406 1,773 450 352 4,800 391 75,000 24,344 114 0 90,000 0 729 0 1,870 0 0 50 1,030 0 23,091 0 567 7,694 697 0 29,486 0 1,172 0 191 0 0 625 5,870 0 716 174 7,056 1,921 0 275 9,856 0 2,650 0 7,851 504 4,382 0 1,076 96 4,046 0 8,474 546 19,983 0 11,295 0 12,686 0 65,076 0 547,513 199,995	Income	Expenditure -143,577 0 -140 -996 0 0 0 -210 -9,154 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -62 0 -4,070 -128,066 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -298 0 0 -356 0 0 0 0 0 0 -3,022 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -289,950	Transfers -4,869 0 0 4,600 0 0 0 69 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,400 -5,000 0 0 0 2,400 36,500 0 -36,500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,400 0 -2,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0	Gains and	Gains and	Fund balances carried forward 13,740 648 295 9,232 3,720 17,392 6,330 25 4,976 3,959 409 406 386 389 236 7,200 88,439 3,601 4,117 802 3,521 7,778 114 53,500 729 1,870 50 1,030 23,091 8,261 697 29,188 1,172 191 269 6,004 890 8,977 275 10,082 5,050 5,333 2,441 1,172 4,139 9,020 20,440 11,562 12,976 66,565 462,688	Fund balances
						losses
						0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,114 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 134 0 0 0 226 0 0 59 0 93 0 457 267 290 1,489 5,130

Independent Examlnerf5 Report to the PCC of Wlverton In the Vale I report to the thaffty PCC on my examlnatk)n ofthe accounts ofwlverton in the Vale for the year ended 31# i)ecember 2024whlch are set Jut on pw I to 9 ofNwendlx 7A. As the tharlty PCC you are reswnslble for the prepardtlon of the accounts In accordan￿ wlth the requirements of the Charities Art 20111.the Aeri. I report In respect of my examination of the tharlts ac¢ount5 caTried out under secth)n 145 of the 2011 A¢ and In ¢arryrfng out my eXamIna￿on I have follr>wed all of the appllcable Dlréctions given by the Chaflty CcMmlssion undersection 1451511bl of kt. I have c(￿npleted my examlnayon. I confirmthat no materlal matters havecometo my attentlon In connertlon wtth the examlnatlon 8lvlng mè t4useto kelieve that In any matertal rèspe￿. accountln8 records were not kept in rw of the ¢hJrlty 4$ requlred ￿ sectlon 130 of the Art or the accounts do kjrt accord wfth th05ea¢countln8 records,. or the accounts do not cornpty with the applluble requirements concernirE the form and ￿ntent0f the accounts set wt In the Charflles (ACC￿nts and Reports} ftegula¥ons 2008, other than any requlrement that the accounts th a true and fasr wew which is not a matter ￿n$l(lered a5 Part of an Independente%amlnatton. I no concems and have come across no other m8tters in connertSon wlth the emmlnatitin to attention should be drawn In thts report In order to enable a proper under5tandin8 of the accounts to be reached. Mar8rt Madirt KA Charteied kcountant 3 The Pine5. Draycott, Derbyshirn, DE72 3QY

Report for Wiverton in the Vale APCM of 14 April 2024

Appendix 8 Report on Fabric, Goods and Ornaments

Author: Jane Travis with assistance from church wardens and representatives

Churchwardens or PCC reps from each of the churches within this Parish have covered these matters in the reports through 2024 from their particular ‘home’ church, and log books and terriers reported as being up to date. Elton is starting with a new record of the terrier and a new log book.

Matters other than routine maintenance and checks are highlighted below, including those which are ongoing or needing attention into 2025:

• St Andrew’s, Langar :

Two faculties were being worked on during 2024:

Rebuilding collapsed wall sections on East side of Churchyard (listed grade 2), and south side of Churchyard (not listed):

These were satisfactorily completed.

Installation of new rainwater goods and soakaway, and redecoration of Church interior:

The drainage from the North side of the church was rechannelled into an existing drain leaving the site. Those on the South side of the church were channelled into a new, large soakaway at the East end of the church path. While the channels to the soakaway exposed very limited archaeology, being relatively shallow, the excavations for the soakaway exposed a number of human interments, which were recorded and removed by the archaeologists for re-interment in accordance with the Diocesan Chancellor’s instructions. French drains were installed around the main periphery of the building.

The redecoration of the interior awaits the walls drying out as a result of the work done above.

A Quinquennial inspection was due in 2023/4 but was postponed due to the ongoing work and needs to be arranged for this year.

• St Giles’, Cropwell Bishop :

Following the very successful completion of the large reordering project in 2023, it has been a quieter year in St Giles for works over and above normal maintenance. Additional works included

• repairs to east facing wall of the tower involving pointing and flashing, List A;

• tree work on two thuya specimens in the churchyard, List B.

Log Book and Terrier are up to date.

• All Saints’, Granby

In addition to the normal maintenance of boilers, PAT testing etc, works have been identified in the QI on flashings and gutter / A yew tree was trimmed for safety reasons.

• Holy Trinity, Tythby ,

Work was undertaken on the organ to electrify some of the workings. A new maintenance contractor was appointed for churchyard works and an inspection of the west gallery took place.

• St John’s, Colston Bassett

Repair works to St Marys were completed , a new speaker installed in St Johns and a new access ramps for wheelchairs acquired.

• St Michael and All Angels, Elton : A QI inspection was undertaken at the end of the year. Nothing beyond routine or maintenance to report .

A meeting was arranged with Oglesby’s to provide regular maintenance across all six churches, particularly covering clearing gutters and drain pipes and checking high areas. Quotes are expected so that a decision can be taken to proceed.

It must be acknowledged that the above work has been underpinned by planning and contact making, plus made possible by many generous donations from private benefactors as well as grants acknowledged elsewhere. A huge debt of gratitude is owed to all involved, as well as all who help to maintain our churches by practical or administrative means, including non-PCC members. The tasks, often overlooked or behind the scenes, can sometimes seem onerous, so it is helpful to remind ourselves that by looking after and improving our buildings we look after God’s people, and also that how we deal with various buildings-related people will speak of how we live our lives as Christian people, and can be an effective witness.

East Bingham Deanery Synod Annual Report APCMs 2024

The East Bingham Standing Committee meets before each Deanery Synod to discuss the agenda and plans across the deanery. The standing committee elected at the start of the triennium remains in place

Standing Committee aims to meet regularly for prayer and reflection, and the Mustard Seed prayer group has been praying for the deanery throughout the year. Coordinated by Lesley, everyone is encouraged to join in these monthly prayer meetings, and to send in any prayer requests to the administrator Portia Newling to share with the group.

At Deanery Synod we have been working through the focal points of the Growing Disciples vision in discussion groups, as well as regular business.

We have circulated reports from Ian Boothroyd, a representative in General Synod, and he has regularly joined us to answer questions and give us a taste of the atmosphere at General Synod.

In addition to Deanery Synod business, we have also held a thank you meal for readers and retired clergy supporting ministry in the deanery. We held an open Chapter on the topic of Chaplaincy, with David McCoulough. Archbishop Stephen Cottrell spoke in the most recent of our series on Reflections on faith and Ministry, where we have also heard about the journey to faith of Bishop Paul and Dean Nicola. We also gathered for a roadshow ‘Encouraging Generosity’ which prepared us for the coming trajectories for parish share.

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– General Synod February 2025 Deanery Report by Ian Boothroyd

The Synod met in Church House, Westminster, 10th to 14th February.

An attempt to suspend the PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS was unsuccessful. The Archbishop of York acknowledged the need for repentance and accountability, and the address included a litany of repentance in which the Synod participated.

The subject of SAFEGUARDING took up a major part of the week:–

• In the first debate, on the “Makin” report into abuse by the late John Smyth, the Synod acknowledged institutional failures, and the continuing effects on victims and survivors of covering up the abuse.

• The Synod was asked to choose between two models for the future structure of Church Safeguarding : both with a new independent charity to scrutinise the work, and an additional national body dealing with operational safeguarding. In “Model 3” the National Safeguarding Team would transfer to the operational body. In “Model 4” the local teams employed by 85 church bodies (including Dioceses and Cathedrals) would also transfer to the operational body. The Synod agreed to the recommendation to adopt Model 4, but then approved an amendment endorsing Model 3 “in the short term” whilst further work is carried out on “the legal and practical requirements” for Model 4.

• Amended Regulations for Clergy Risk Assessments and a new code of practice for Managing and Reporting Safeguarding Concerns and Allegations were approved.

RACIAL JUSTICE : the Synod affirmed 'the need for further effort to embed racial justice in the life and practice of the church'; with recommendations for Dioceses and encouragement for Deaneries and Parishes to participate. We were reminded that all are equal in God's sight, and that diversity is a blessing.

A progress report on the DIOCESAN FINANCES REVIEW told us: at least 35 Dioceses are expected to report deficits in 2024; 23 Dioceses hold less than 3 months' cash reserves; and there is an increasing gap between parish share collection and the cost of resourcing ministry and mission. There are proposals for much more funding from the Church Commissioners over the next 9 years (£3.6 billion in total): intended to support Dioceses, and the parishes in the poorest areas; and also to abolish the “Diocesan apportionment” through which the national church institutions are largely funded. In addition, higher increases in stipends are proposed in 2026, to catch up after the recent period of high inflation; including a new “National Standard Incumbent Stipend”.

• A motion supported by 8 Dioceses seeking redistribution of funds (£2.6 billion) from the Commissioners to Diocesan Stipend Funds was adjourned because of lack of time.

A proposal for A STRATEGY FOR WORKING CLASS MINISTRY was enthusiastically supported, recognising that working class people are under-represented in ministry, and that this harms the mission of the church.

In a debate on SPORTS AND WELLBEING MINISTRY the Synod supported an amendment calling on all Dioceses, in partnership with schools and others, 'to develop a coherent and resourced mission strategy for sport and wellbeing ministry'.

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The CLERGY CONDUCT MEASURE was finally approved. When it is enacted it will replace the Clergy Discipline Measure. It will provide three different procedures: for grievances; for allegations of misconduct; and for serious misconduct.

LEGAL OFFICERS FEES ORDER : the increase in the “retainer” fee for Diocesan Registrars in 2025 will be 10%, not 25% as originally proposed in July last year.

The inclusion of confirmation numbers in STATISTICS FOR MISSION was supported.

THE VOICES OF YOUNG ADULTS : a motion proposed by one of the youngest members was supported. It seeks to hear more from people aged 18 to 25, including the formation of a group of up to 200 from all Dioceses, 3 to 5 of whom should attend General Synod.

The progress report on LIVING IN LOVE AND FAITH included proposals for “Delegated Episcopal Ministry”, and guidance on the possible wider use of the “Prayers of Love and Faith”, both in draft form. Theological work on 'the question of clergy entering same-sex civil marriages' has not made enough progress for the House of Bishops to commit to a timetable for a decision. In the interim, informal consultation with Dioceses may proceed.

VACANCIES IN SEES : there were two contentious debates on proposals for changes to the rules relating to the bodies involved in episcopal appointments, following the recent failure to agree appointments in two Dioceses:–

The Crown Nominations Commission (CNC) meets under the Synod's authority to recommend episcopal appointments. Changes were made to expedite the administration of meetings, but none of several proposed changes to voting procedures were agreed.

The regulations for Vacancy in See Committees were changed: preventing the election of a person if there is already another member from the same parish or “worshipping community”; also imposing the same restriction on elections to the CNC; and requiring that at least one clergy and one lay member elected to the CNC must be female.

The NATIONAL CHURCH GOVERNANCE MEASURE will create a new charity, “Church of England National Services” (CENS), to combine the Archbishops' Council, the pastoral and church buildings roles of the Church Commissioners, and the C of E Central Services company. The Measure completed its revision stage with one amendment, reinforcing the need for CENS to 'have particular regard' 'to the making of additional provision for the cure of souls where most required' in its use of money from the Commissioners.

A new draft MISSION AND PASTORAL MEASURE with accompanying regulations passed its first stage. The Measure provides for proposals to be 'parish-led' or 'Diocesanled'. It includes many procedural changes, and the introduction of a “fallow” period for church buildings to help retain them whilst local issues are addressed. The suspension of presentation is to be renamed a “pause”, and to be limited to an initial period of 3 years, which may be renewed, with an additional seventh year in exceptional circumstances.

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The very heavy agenda left several items adjourned or deferred. The main reports totalled 888 pages, plus many supporting papers. The first theological paper for LLF was over 100 pages in length.

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Report for Wiverton in the Vale APCM of 14 April 2024 Appendix 11 Reports on Choir, Bellringing, CCC, Baby Club, Pop-Up Café, Bereavement Journey and Alpha Course

Choir

The choir had a very quiet first 3 months to 2024 but ultimately sang at services at each of St. Giles, Cropwell Bishop, St. Andrew’s, Langar, St Michael and All Angels, Elton and Holy Trinity, Tythby. Highlights included an evensong at St. Andrew’s when the choir premiered an anthem, At the Lighting of the Lamps, composed by local composer Colin Wolfe and a set of preces and responses especially written for us by Colin. Mr. Wolfe was delighted with the performance of his pieces and a number of members of the congregation expressed their appreciation both of the pieces and of the choir’s rendition of them.

By special request of a resident, we sang Harvest hymns at Aslockton Hall Nursing Home, which was much appreciated.

The choir membership was stable during the year and has been boosted at a number of services, including the carol services, by several excellent sopranos. Attempts to recruit new permanent members of the choir were unsuccessful during 2024.[1]

During the course of the year, Tony Hall retired from accompanying the choir, with Adam Shuttleworth kindly taking over. Tony’s work with the choir over the last few years was much appreciated and Adam is proving an excellent replacement.

Mark Snelgrove Choir Master

Bellringers

St Giles, Cropwell Bishop

The Wednesday morning ring, continues to be well supported with ringers of all standards coming from Melton, Southwell (Minster) Plumtree, Bingham, Radcliffe, Ruddington Harby Basford, Car Colston, Thoroton and Radcliffe.

Sadly, still only two of us from the village, though a new learner from the village has come along over the last two weeks, fingers crossed she may take it up.

I do endeavour to make up a team for the group Sunday services, but sadly a bit of a struggle with most ringers spoken for at their own towers.

The bells themselves are standing up well with only one repair to a broken wheel being needed.

The clock has also behaved well with only minimum attention, though it will need a service within this next year to keep it from failing. I am still looking for a willing volunteer to pass on my knowledge of this clock, sadly the winding steps up to it put some people off. Do let me know if you know of an interested person. Best wishes to all at the PCC.

Colin Bryan St Giles Tower Captain .

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St Andrew’s, Langar

Ringing practices are currently not being held at the tower. I did try and arrange sessions on Tuesday evenings but numbers were too low for viable practices. Ringing has taken place where possible for the Sunday services. St Andrew's relies heavily on assistance from ringers from other towers in the local area and Sunday mornings are difficult due to their own service requirements. Help is often provided by Cropwell and Granby ringers when they are available.

The condition of the wall to the west side of the ringing room is a cause for concern due to damp. This has been caused by damage to the mortar from plant growth and has led to paint flaking off the inner wall.

Geoffrey Yarnall

St Andrew’s Tower Captain

Coffee, Cake and Chat (CCC)

This is held in St Giles’ Church, Cropwell Bishop on Wednesday mornings, welcoming anyone across the whole Parish regardless of whether or not they are otherwise involved in church life. Homemade cakes, thanks to Abbie Beazley, are offered alongside tea and coffee, free of charge. The group is registered by Transforming Notts Together as a Place of Welcome, and a representative from them visits periodically. We also have visits from Social Prescribers. After some discussion and checking the ‘Places of Welcome’ guidelines, we introduced a donation plate. A notice by the plate makes it clear that contributions would be towards the heating and other running costs of the church. This was partly in the light of increased costs and also in recognition that some regulars have said they feel uncomfortable not making a donation if they can well afford to.

This year has been our first full year using the reordered space in St Giles’ Church. Attendance has been 25 – 30 week by week, including bell ringers from a wide area and a few visitors dropping in by chance. Toys are available for the occasional visits from preschool children and their grown-ups.

An informal group of crafters among the regular attenders initiated a Saturday Market in June and a Christmas Fair in November, with their profits going to towards shared Parish funds. Dove Cottage and Pixie’s Home Stores also held stalls.

Hilary Tabron (Churchwarden) and Ann Mansell

Baby Club

We continue to meet every Friday morning from 9am until 11.30am in St Giles Church with just the one exception, 27th December. Children aged between birth and school age come with carers who are usually their mothers but also sometimes fathers or grandparents. The church is an ideal safe, large, interesting space. We have a variety of toys, books and puzzles which are accessed from the cupboard by the parents as wanted.

I am very grateful to my long term regular volunteer helpers: Rosie, June, Cate, Dorothy, Tony and to Helen (Humphries) and Anna who have recently volunteered. More volunteer helpers with the appropriate safeguarding and DBS qualifications would be very welcome and make it easier to cover holiday absences.

Numbers attending fluctuate greatly. Typically, we have between 4 and 8 children. The new Cropwell Meadow estate is well represented. Several of our “regulars” have left to start school or started at nursery when their mothers have returned to work.

The mothers have suggested a “Rebranding” would be good as the name “Baby Club” does not seem to be inclusive nor appropriate to the age range. We are waiting for the “comms team” to meet and take this forward.

In the summer Tony and I held a Baby Club party in our fields and barn, which was well attended and greatly enjoyed.

The parents are very appreciative of our group. They have formed their own WhatsApp group and several of them often meet socially. Four families that first came into church for Baby Club, now regularly attend Family Praise and more came to the Christingle and Christmas services.

Vivien Hall

Pop Up Café

The Pop-up Café held on the first Saturday of each month throughout the year has continued to thrive. Coffee, Tea and soft drinks are served with home-made cakes and savouries. We are grateful to our amazing team of bakers who give such a variety of products, and to our servers who cope even when some are absent through holidays, sickness or other commitments.

From informal records, we have had on an average Saturday between 30 & 40 present, with a maximum of 49 last October. The ‘customers’ come from the local villages, the wider Parish and beyond, and at least 80 different people have visited the Café over the past year, some newcomers to Langar to whom the event provides the opportunity for a first visit to their Church and to meet others from the village. Of the 80, more than three quarters have little or no other contact with the church.

Robin Coles

Bereavement Journey

The Bereavement Journey provides community-based support to adults who have been bereaved in any way at any time. It is offered by churches and Christian-based organisations across the world and has been used by thousands of people since its inception in 1995. It is made up of seven sessions of films and discussions in small groups, in which participants can speak freely and with confidentiality. The first six sessions have no religious content and cover topics such as responses to grief, the practical and social implications of bereavement and discerning the way forward. The seventh session is optional and provides a Christian perspective on commonly-asked questions.

Our parish was pleased to offer our first Bereavement Journey from February to March 2025. The sessions were held each Wednesday afternoon in a home in Cropwell Bishop and were led by a team of five volunteers, some with recent bereavements of their own. It takes courage to join such a group and to process the responses to grief, but we hope that participants took comfort and support from the programme and from sharing experiences with others. We hope to offer it again, possibly on weekday evenings to accommodate those who can’t come during the daytime. We’d be glad to hear from anyone who might be interested in joining us either for the first time or to repeat the process. We would be pleased to welcome anyone of any background, any faith or no faith.

Sue Macdonald, Hilary Tabron, Katharine Bacon, Steve Gelsthorpe, Helen Humphries Bereavement Journey Team

Alpha Course 2025

Our Alpha course ran from October 2024 to January 2025. There were 16 regular participants (including leaders), of whom seven were male and nine female. Backgrounds varied from newcomers to lifelong Christians.

A starting time of 7.30 allowed working people to return home and young parents to settle their children before coming to the meeting. For this reason, we decided not to offer a full meal, but to serve wine/soft drinks and a selection of puddings and cheese on arrival. This proved very popular and there were many generous donations of refreshments over the weeks.

As the numbers were large, we decided to split into two discussion groups after watching the course video each week. The use of smaller groups seemed to put participants at ease, and everyone contributed to the conversations. Some of the discussions were very lively as we made it clear that controversial and dissenting views were welcomed without judgement. Several people said that they “felt heard”, enjoyed hearing summaries from the two groups and particularly valued David and Pixie’s responses when we reconvened at the end of each meeting. By the end of the course, participants were so comfortable that they agreed to remain as one group throughout, and this did not appear to inhibit the discussions at all. There was a feeling of trust and a sense that it was safe to share personal experiences and problems, which in turn led to feelings of deep friendship. The Away Day was a highlight of the course, with profound experiences of the Holy Spirit. Towards the end of the course, we began to introduce prayer at the end of the sessions. Most participants did not feel comfortable with praying out loud, but many were keen to offer names for intercessions led by Katharine, especially during the session on healing, and we gradually introduced the grace as a closing prayer.

At our final meeting, everyone agreed that we should continue as a group. There were suggestions of a reunion, perhaps with a walk and meal out, but a feeling that there should also be a spiritual aspect and a chance to continue learning. There was enthusiasm for taking on the seven-week Bible Course, possibly after Easter (and after the Bereavement Journey has finished). Following the impact of the Away Day, there was much support for a weekend away, possibly with a guest speaker, and the chance to invite others to come.

We agreed to share these thoughts with the PCC, as we felt it important to emphasise that we are an integral part of the church within the parish, and not a separate group. We would welcome suggestions for activities, courses, a venue for the weekend away and possible speakers, maybe even from the Alpha organisation as a chance to demonstrate that rural ministry is important and can thrive.

Sue Macdonald, Hilary Tabron, Katharine Bacon, Pixie Rowe Alpha Team

Report for Wiverton in the Vale APCM of 6[th] April 2025 Appendix 12a – Safeguarding Report Author: Rosie Dulwich, Parish Safeguarding Officer

There have been no new safeguarding matters reported since the last APCM. The only potential situation has been assessed and confirmed as a welfare concern rather than safeguarding but the situation is being monitored.

There remains one matter on which the Parish remains in dialogue with the Diocese. This is a historic and procedural matter and there is no cause for concern or intervention.

The PCC are all now fully compliant and up to date with Safeguarding training. Any new members elected will be guided on further training requirements.

Many of our volunteers have undertaken the basic awareness training although, unfortunately, we have still not been able to run the group in person session but hope to do so, possibly at Granby Village Hall which has good facilities and is inexpensive, very shortly.

The requirements for Baby Club helpers have changed and they are now required to undertake Foundation level training as well as Basic awareness and this is being arranged. Helpers have been made aware that they will not be able to take part at Baby Club if they do not hold the appropriate level of training.

This does highlight that we are currently operating a double standard whereby helpers in Church and at events such as Pop Up Café are being permitted to continue without, in some cases, any safeguarding training having been completed. This cannot be allowed to continue not only because we are in breach of C o E instructions but also for the safety and welfare of all concerned.

I would very much appreciate the pro active support of all PCC members in encouraging everyone to undertake the very simple and quick basic awareness training.

The Safeguarding Framework is changing, with a much greater emphasis on support and advice for victims and survivors of Church related abuse. We are in the fortunate position, as far as we are aware, that we do not have anyone in those categories in the Parish but everyone has been circulated a copy of the new policy and needs to be aware of how we handle this should it arise.

Wiverton in the Vale

Safeguarding Action Plan

Level 3

Introduction

The Church of England’s safeguarding policy statement, Promoting a Safer Church , says:

“All Church bodies should ensure that they have a ‘Promoting a Safer Church’ action plan in place that sets out, in line with national and local priorities, how the policy is being put into action and is reviewed regularly.”

To help parishes prioritise their safeguarding work, your Safeguarding Dashboard can produce three three levels of action plan:

Level 1 - Safer Foundations

Level 2 - Safer Foundations and Safer Activities

Level 3 - Safer Foundations, Safer Activities and Safer Practices

All three levels only cover the mandatory requirements for safeguarding in the Church of England.

The PCC is invited to discuss and approve this Level 3 Action Plan.

All actions need to be completed in order to comply with the mandatory requirements of the Church of England.

Date discussed and approved by the PCC: ______

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Policies and Action Plan

	Status	Notes
Safeguarding Policy Approval The PCC must approve a parish safeguarding policy which complies with Church of England requirements.	The PCC has adopted 'Promoting a Safer Church' as its own safeguarding policy.
Safeguarding Policy Promotion 'Promoting a Safer Church' must be publicised and promoted, and all Church Officers must have access to it.	'Promoting a Safer Church' is publicised and promoted, and all Church Officers have access to it.
Safeguarding Action Plan The PCC must approve a Safeguarding Action Plan and review it at least once a	The PCC last reviewed their Safeguarding Action Plan on 03/03/2025.
year.
Recruitment of Ex-Offenders
The PCC must have a policy regarding the recruitment of ex-offenders.	The PCC last reviewed their policy regarding the recruitment of ex-offenders on 03/03/2025.
Local Ecumenical Partnership Local Ecumenical Partnerships (LEPs) must	The parish is not part of an LEP.
agree which denomination or organisation's
safeguarding policy to follow.

Safeguarding Procedures

	Status	Notes
Responding to Concerns or Allegations The PCC must approve a procedure to deal	The PCC reviewed their procedure on 03/03/2025.
promptly with any safeguarding concern or
allegation (including suspicion of abuse).
Lone Working The PCC must follow the Church of England’s safeguarding guidance regarding lone working with children or vulnerable	The PCC is following guidance regarding lone working with children or vulnerable adults.
adults.
Appropriate Boundaries The PCC must follow the Church of England’s safeguarding guidance regarding appropriate boundaries with children or	The PCC is following guidance regarding appropriate boundaries with children or vulnerable adults.
vulnerable adults.

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Status Notes Use of Social Media The church is following national Before setting up Parish social The PCC must ensure that the church is guidance regarding the use of media - Facebook, Instagram etc following national guidance regarding the social media. ensure the PCC has approved use of social media. who is able to use the accounts and have ensured a Social Media Policy has been approved. Known Offenders Anyone who poses a risk to Known offenders, and others who may pose children or vulnerable adults is a risk to children or vulnerable adults, must being effectively managed and be effectively managed and monitored in monitored. consultation with the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser. Data Protection and Retention Urgent Issues with retaining past The PCC must comply with data protection safeguarding records means we legislation and Church of England data The PCC needs to comply with cannot tick the above box re retention guidance. GDPR legislation and data complying with Church of retention guidance. England guidance. We are in discussion with Southwell and Nottingham Diocese re issues. Clergy Vacancy Urgent Current incumbenthase mails Consideration must be given to the secure that would need to be handed storage of safeguarding records during a The PCC needs to find secure over clergy vacancy. storage for safeguarding records. Support for Victims and Survivors Completed

Support for Victims and Survivors Following the disclosure of church-based abuse, the PCC must take reasonable steps to offer appropriate support to the victim or survivor.

Safeguarding Roles

	Status	Notes
Parish Safeguarding Coordinator The PCC must safely recruit a suitable person (not the incumbent or his/her partner) to the role of Parish Safeguarding	A Parish Safeguarding Coordinator was appointed on 12/07/2021.
Coordinator. The appointment is to be made
in accordance with national 'safer
recruitment' guidance.
Churchwardens
The churchwardens must be made aware of their safeguarding responsibilities.	The churchwardens are aware of their safeguarding responsibilities.

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Status

Notes

Lead Recruiter The PCC has appointed at least The PCC must appoint at least one Lead one Lead Recruiter. Recruiter who is responsible for the administration of DBS applications. This role may be carried out by the Parish Safeguarding Coordinator.

Learning and Development

	Status	Notes
Foundation Pathway This learning pathway must be completed by churchwardens, PCC members, vergers and anyone in a role which involves work with children, young people or vulnerable adults.	Some people need to complete the Foundation Pathway.	Baby Club Helpers need to complete Foundation training as per advise from Diocesan Safeguarding Office
Leadership Pathway This learning pathway must be completed by Parish Safeguarding Coordinators and anyone who significantly influences the	Training requirements were last reviewed on 18/02/2025.	PSO and 4 churchwardens, Hilary, Robin, Trevor and Edward plus Vivien Hall (BC)
culture of the church.

Displayed Information

	Status	Notes
Safeguarding Policy Notice Each church building must display a notice about its safeguarding policy.	A notice about our safeguarding policy is being displayed in each church building.
Safeguarding Who's Who Each church building must display contact details for people who have safeguarding roles.	Contact details are being displayed in each church building.
Safeguarding Poster Each church building must display a 'Promoting a Safer Church' poster.	A poster is being displayed in each church building.
Parish Website
Safeguarding arrangements must be clearly visible on the front page of a parish website (if you have one).	Safeguarding arrangements are clearly visible on the front page of our parish website.
Information for Victims and Survivors
The PCC must provide clear and accessible information for victims and survivors of abuse.	The PCC needs to be aware of the requirement to provide clear and accessible information.	PCC to note and approve 3 March 2025

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Church Activities

Baby Club

Informal coffee and chat group for mums , carers and babies and toddlers. Warm space and refreshments provided. No childcare or pastoral care or supervision provided. One person with senior leadership training in safeguarding always present supported by others who have done lower level training.

	Status	Notes
PCC Authorisation
The PCC must authorise any church activity involving children, young people or	The PCC has authorised this church activity.
vulnerable adults.
Risk Assessment
The PCC must ensure that an 'activity risk assessment' is completed and reviewed	A risk assessment was last reviewed on 12/03/2024.
regularly.
Insurance Cover
The PCC must provide appropriate insurance cover for this activity.	This activity is covered by our standard church insurance policy.
Safer Recruitment
All new leaders and helpers must be appointed in accordance with the Church of England's Safer Recruitment and People	Safer Recruitment was last reviewed on 18/02/2025.	Role descriptions to be reviewed after review of Baby Club renaming
Management Guidance.
DBS Checks
The PCC must ensure that all eligible leaders and helpers are DBS checked every three years.	DBS checks were last reviewed on 18/02/2025.	Helpers at Baby club to be asked if they will undertake optional basic DBS
Induction and Settling-In Period For roles that involve substantial contact with	Action is required.
children (under 18) or vulnerable adults, the
PCC must ensure that all new appointments
include an appropriate induction process and
settling in period.
Safeguarding Training The PCC must ensure that all leaders and helpers undertake the required safeguarding training.	Urgent Some safeguarding training needs to be completed.	3 helpers need to undertake foundation training they have completed basic awareness training
Ongoing Support and Oversight The PCC must ensure that everyone who has substantial contact with children, young people or vulnerable adults has ongoing	All leaders and helpers need to attend appropriate support and oversight meetings	Aim to have meeting with all helpers by end of May 2025
support and oversight.

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	Status	Notes
Safer Environment
The Church must strive to create and maintain environments that are safer for all.	This activity is striving to maintain an environment that is safer for all.

Bellringers

There are three bellringing groups in the Parish. 1 Local bellringers meet weekly at Coffee Cake and Chat in Cropwell Bishop on a Wednesday morning for bellringing practice. The Tower Captain has undertaken Foundation training and has DBS clearance 2 Bellringers meet at Langar, Tower Captain has undertaken Leadership safeguarding training and has DBS clearance 3 Bellringers meet at Granby - safeguarding training needs to be addressed with the Tower Captain

	Status	Notes
PCC Authorisation
The PCC must authorise any church activity	Urgent
involving children, young people or vulnerable adults.	The type of activity needs to be specified.
Risk Assessment
The PCC must ensure that an 'activity risk assessment' is completed and reviewed regularly.	Urgent Action is required.	RA for Cropwell from 2021, PSO requesting uptodate for Cropwell, Langar, Granby and Colston Bassett
Insurance Cover
The PCC must provide appropriate insurance cover for this activity.	This activity is covered by our standard church insurance policy.
Safer Recruitment
All new leaders and helpers must be appointed in accordance with the Church of England's Safer Recruitment and People Management Guidance.	Urgent This activity needs Role Descriptions for some roles.	Role description to be produced when a new Tower Captain is appointed
DBS Checks
The PCC must ensure that all eligible leaders and helpers are DBS checked every three years.	Some leaders or helpers need to be DBS checked.	Granby Tower Captain to be approached re safeguarding training
Induction and Settling-In Period For roles that involve substantial contact with	Action is required.
children (under 18) or vulnerable adults, the
PCC must ensure that all new appointments
include an appropriate induction process and
settling in period.
Safeguarding Training The PCC must ensure that all leaders and helpers undertake the required safeguarding training.	Urgent Some safeguarding training needs to be completed.	Granby Tower Captain needs to be approcahed re safeguarding training

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Status

Notes

Ongoing Support and Oversight Action is required. The PCC must ensure that everyone who has substantial contact with children, young people or vulnerable adults has ongoing support and oversight. Safer Environment Urgent PSO distributing Code to all The Church must strive to create and Tower Captains maintain environments that are safer for all. Action is required.

Choir

People from Cropwell Bishop meet regularly for choir practice, some are church goers, others are from the Methodist circuit. Choir leader has undertaken Foundation training and is DBS checked.

	Status	Notes
PCC Authorisation
The PCC must authorise any church activity involving children, young people or vulnerable adults.	The PCC has authorised this church activity.	one potentially vulnerable adult referred to DSO who have classed it as a welfare concern not Safeguarding
Risk Assessment
The PCC must ensure that an 'activity risk assessment' is completed and reviewed	A risk assessment was last reviewed on 09/05/2024.	PSO contacting warden and choir master
regularly.
Insurance Cover
The PCC must provide appropriate insurance cover for this activity.	This activity is covered by our standard church insurance policy.
Safer Recruitment
All new leaders and helpers must be appointed in accordance with the Church of England's Safer Recruitment and People Management Guidance.	Urgent This activity needs Role Descriptions for some roles.	Role description to be produced when new choir master appointed
DBS Checks
The PCC must ensure that all eligible leaders and helpers are DBS checked every	DBS checks were last reviewed on 18/02/2025.	PSO checking with helpers re safeguarding and DBS
three years.
Induction and Settling-In Period For roles that involve substantial contact with children (under 18) or vulnerable adults, the PCC must ensure that all new appointments	This activity has an appropriate induction process and settling-in period.
include an appropriate induction process and
settling in period.
Safeguarding Training The PCC must ensure that all leaders and helpers undertake the required safeguarding	Training was last reviewed on 18/02/2025.	PSO checking safeguarding training with helpers
training.

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Status

Notes

Ongoing Support and Oversight Some leaders and helpers need The PCC must ensure that everyone who to attend appropriate support and has substantial contact with children, young oversight meetings people or vulnerable adults has ongoing support and oversight. Safer Environment Urgent PSO distributing to Choir master The Church must strive to create and and warden re Code maintain environments that are safer for all. Action is required.

Coffee, Cake and Chat

A weekly session on a Wednesday morning at Cropwell Bishop where people meet and activities such as crafting, embroidery take place as well as bellringing practice.

as crafting, embroidery take place as well	as bellringing practice.
	Status	Notes
PCC Authorisation
The PCC must authorise any church activity involving children, young people or	The PCC has authorised this church activity.
vulnerable adults.
Risk Assessment
The PCC must ensure that an 'activity risk	Urgent	PSO requesting up to date RA
assessment' is completed and reviewed	The risk assessment for this
regularly.	activity needs to be reviewed.
Insurance Cover
The PCC must provide appropriate insurance cover for this activity.	This activity is covered by our standard church insurance policy.
Safer Recruitment
All new leaders and helpers must be appointed in accordance with the Church of	Safer Recruitment was last reviewed on 18/02/2025.
England's Safer Recruitment and People
Management Guidance.
DBS Checks
The PCC must ensure that all eligible leaders and helpers are DBS checked every	DBS checks were last reviewed on 18/02/2025.
three years.
Induction and Settling-In Period For roles that involve substantial contact with children (under 18) or vulnerable adults, the PCC must ensure that all new appointments	This activity has an appropriate induction process and settling-in period.
include an appropriate induction process and
settling in period.
Safeguarding Training The PCC must ensure that all leaders and helpers undertake the required safeguarding	Training was last reviewed on 18/02/2025.
training.

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Status

Notes

	Status	Notes
Ongoing Support and Oversight The PCC must ensure that everyone who has substantial contact with children, young people or vulnerable adults has ongoing	Some leaders and helpers need to attend appropriate support and oversight meetings
support and oversight.
Safer Environment
The Church must strive to create and	Urgent	PSO distributing Code to helpers
maintain environments that are safer for all.	Action is required.

Pop Up Cafe

A monthly coffee morning at Langar.

	Status	Notes
PCC Authorisation
The PCC must authorise any church activity involving children, young people or	The PCC has authorised this church activity.
vulnerable adults.
Risk Assessment
The PCC must ensure that an 'activity risk	Urgent	PSO requesting up to date RA
assessment' is completed and reviewed regularly.	Action is required.
Insurance Cover
The PCC must provide appropriate insurance cover for this activity.	This activity is covered by our standard church insurance policy.
Safer Recruitment
All new leaders and helpers must be appointed in accordance with the Church of England's Safer Recruitment and People Management Guidance.	Urgent This activity needs Role Descriptions for some roles.	PSO requesting role descriptions for helpers
DBS Checks
The PCC must ensure that all eligible leaders and helpers are DBS checked every	Some leaders or helpers need to be DBS checked.
three years.
Induction and Settling-In Period For roles that involve substantial contact with	Action is required.
children (under 18) or vulnerable adults, the
PCC must ensure that all new appointments
include an appropriate induction process and
settling in period.
Safeguarding Training The PCC must ensure that all leaders and helpers undertake the required safeguarding training.	Urgent Action is required.	PSO asking helpers to undertake basic safeguarding training
Ongoing Support and Oversight The PCC must ensure that everyone who	Action is required.
has substantial contact with children, young
people or vulnerable adults has ongoing
support and oversight.

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Status Notes Safer Environment Urgent PSO distributing Code to helpers The Church must strive to create and maintain environments that are safer for all. Action is required.

Non-Church Activities

The Well

Help and support group for those with mental health issues

	Status	Notes
PCC Authorisation
The PCC must authorise any non-church activity that is held on church premises.	The PCC has authorised this non-church activity to be held on church premises.
Hire Agreement This non-church activity must have a hire agreement that includes a signed safeguarding addendum.	Urgent Action is required.	PSO contacting churchwarden re signed hire agreement and safeguarding addendum.
Reviews and Reports
	Status	Notes
PCC Agendas Safeguarding must be a standing agenda item at every PCC meeting.	Safeguarding is a standing agenda item at every PCC meeting.
Reports to the PCC The Parish Safeguarding Coordinator must give regular reports to the PCC regarding safeguarding in the parish.	The PCC last received a safeguarding report on 20/01/2025.	Reports submitted at every PCC meeting
Reports to the APCM At the Annual Parochial Church Meeting, the PCC must report on safeguarding in the parish.	The APCM received a safeguarding report on 14/04/2024.	Report submitted every year at APCM
Review List of Church Activities
The PCC must confirm that the list of Church Activities on this dashboard is complete.	The PCC reviewed the list of Church Activities on 03/03/2025.	CCC, pop up cafe, Baby Club, bell ringers, chopir
Review List of Non-Church Activities
The PCC must confirm that the list of Non- Church Activities on this dashboard is complete.	The PCC reviewed the list of Non-Church Activities on 03/03/2025.

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Notes

Status Promoting a Healthy and Safe Culture The PCC has considered how The PCC must consider how they can better they can better promote a promote a healthy and safe church culture. healthy and safe church culture.

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