## **The Deanery of Thurrock in the Diocese of Chelmsford The Mardyke Team Ministry** 


## **Annual Report and Financial Statements of the Parochial Church Council** 

**For the Year Ended 31[st] December 2023** 

## **Team Rector:** 

The Rev’d AT Frankland 

## **Team Vicar:** 

The Rev’d M Drummond 

## **Bankers:** 

HSBC Barclays Nat West Santander 

## **Independent Examiner:** 

AP Day Accountants 3, Hollow Cottages Purfleet Essex, RM19 1QP 

## **Charity Number: 1183107** 

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## **The Deanery of Thurrock in the Diocese of Chelmsford** 

## **The Mardyke Team Ministry** 


## **Annual Financial Statements of the Parochial Church Council** 

## **For the Year Ended 31[st] December 2023** 

## **Charity Number: 1183107** 

**Team Rector:** The Rev’d AT Frankland 

## **Team Vicars:** 

The Revd M Drummond 

## **Independent Examiner:** 

AP Day Accountants 3 Hollow Cottages Purfleet RM19 1QP 

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## **Mardyke Team Ministry – Annual Report of the Parochial Church Council for the Year Ended 31 December 2023** 

## **Administrative Information** 

All Saints is situated in Belhus Park, St Michael’s Church is situated in Aveley, St Nicholas in South Ockendon, and St Stephen’s in Purfleet.  It is part of the Diocese of Chelmsford within the Church of England.  The correspondence address is The Vicarage, Mill Road, Aveley, Essex, RM15 4SR. 

The Parochial Church Council (PCC) is a charity excepted from registration with the Charity Commission. 

PCC members who have served the 2023 APCM until the date this report was approved are: 

|Incumbent:|The Revd AT Frankland|Chairman|
|---|---|---|
|TeamVicars:|TheRevd M Drummond||
|Team Reader:<br>Reader (PTO):|H Webster<br>G Pettit||
|Wardens:|All Saints<br>St Michaels<br>St Nicholas<br>St Stephen|Linda Buckingham (2022)<br>Christine Langan (2023)<br>Demus Lee (2021)<br>Anne Pool (2021)<br>Zyle Mills (2019)|
|Assistant Warden:|St Nicholas<br>St Stephen|David Savage<br>Danford Denga<br>Margaret Denga|
|Elected members PCC:|All Saints<br>Saint Michael’s<br>Saint Nicholas|Sue Stamp<br>Andrew Hails<br>Clifford Edwards<br>Christine Ford|
|DCC:|All Saints<br>Saint Nicholas<br>St Michaels<br>St Stephen|John Buckingham<br>Vicki Akinosho<br>Julie Heap<br>Jasmin Buckingham<br>Kingsley Hoskyns<br>Louis Langenberg<br>Pamela Bunton<br>Alexandra Hatch<br>Fiona Bunton<br>Anne Copeland<br>Candice Ursell<br>Carole Elliott<br>Margaret Verity|



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|Representatives on the<br>Deanery Synod:|All Saints<br>SaintNicholas|Sara Honnor<br>KatrineFord|
|---|---|---|
|Representative on<br>General Synod||Katia D’Arcy Cumber|



## **Structure, governance and management** 

The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules.  All Church attendees are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC. 

## **Objectives and activities** 

The Mardyke Team Ministry PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent, the Revd Tara Frankland, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. 

## **Achievements and performance** 

## **Church attendance** 

## **Electoral Roll Report 2023** 

At the end of the year 2023 there were 126 people on the Electoral Roll for the Mardyke Team, of these 109 are resident in the parish and 17 are non- resident. 

Glynis Pettit 

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## **PCC & DCC Reports** 

## **SECRETARY’S REPORT FOR THE MARDYKE TEAM 2024** 

The PCC consists of the Clergy, Reader , Churchwardens, Deanery Synod Representatives and Lay Representatives for each of our four churches. Officers to the PCC are elected annually and for2023/2024 have been: Lay Chair- Demus Lee, Secretary -Sue Stamp, Treasurers- All Saints -Linda Buckingham, Saint Nicholas- Christine Ford, Saint Michael’s and Saint Stephen’s-Demus Lee. The Team Safeguarding Officer is Christine Langan. The PCC adopted the National Safeguarding Policy and there are relevant folders in each church, which Chris will amend as new information is sent from the Diocese. There have been six meetings of the PCC this year. 

Our new patterns of worship have been embedded across the Team, with the addition of a midweek service alternating between Saint Michael’s in Aveley and Saint Nicholas in South Ockendon. Father Matt has been following an ‘Estates Churches Seminar’ offered by the Church Urban Fund, which looks at growth and mission. He is hoping to implement some ideas from this, firstly at Saint Nicholas and eventually throughout the Team. He also holds a fortnightly service at Leatherland Lodge, the Senior Citizens home in Belhus. Both Reverend Tara and Father Matt are involved in the life of our local schools, offering services both in church and in school as requested. Saint Nicholas continue with their on-line outreach and Saint Stephen’s work with their local Community too. 

Social events across the Team have increased once again this year. We have had the usual Quiz Nights, Fairs, Heritage Days and Table Top Sales etc but to these have been added celebrations. In May, following the Coronations of their Majesties, King Charles and Queen Camilla, a tea was held in All Saints for residents of Leatherland Lodge and members of the congregation. Saint Nicholas held a Thanksgiving service and followed with a celebratory cream tea. Christian Aid Week was marked with the annual Soup Kitchen, attended by church members and members of the Community, while an envelope collection was made across the Team churches. 

All Saints celebrated its Seventieth Anniversary in June. This was well attended by members past and present, team members and our M.P. for Thurrock, Jackie Doyle Price. The Archdeacon of Southend led the service, the Bishop of Tewksbury , Robert Springett and his wife Helen and Reverend Brian  Duckworth, former priests of the Parish were also in attendance. It was lovely to see them and to have them celebrate with us. The service was followed by lunch and lots of catching up! 

Saint Michael’s were finally able to celebrate their 900[th] Anniversary which became their 903[rd] due to the Pandemic!  This was a weekend celebration which included a Flower Festival, a History display, a concert from the Chelmsford Gospel Choir and which culminated in a Celebratory Eucharist  followed by lunch. 

Music for both services was led by All Saints’ choir who were pleased to welcome two extra members from Saint Michael’s and one from Saint Nicholas. Saint Michael’s service also welcomed three former choir members which helped to swell the numbers, as well as the aforementioned. 

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There was no Harvest supper in 2023 due to the full diary across the Team. However, Harvest Supper 2024 will be hosted at All Saints in October. Details to follow. Remembrance was marked across the Team. Both Aveley and South Ockendon have war memorials. Purfleet’s is in Saint Stephen’s grounds. This has been repaired and the Heritage Centre is trying to locate the names of any local people who served and gave their lives but who are not recorded on the Memorial. Saint Nicholas and Saint Michael’s remained open after the Commemoration, for hot drinks and snacks. Both services were well attended. Belhus and All Saints have no memorial as they are too young, but the two-minute silence was marked by the tolling of the bell and a poppy display outside, as it has seen other battles and wars since its opening in 1953. 

Both Saint Nicholas and All Saints were recognised locally by being placed on the Mayoral Roll of Honour, Saint Nicholas for its Coffee and Chat meetings held on Wednesday afternoons and led by Glynis and All Saints for its Craft Sessions on Tuesday afternoonsalthough it was wrongly entered as Knit and Natter! This group continues to grow. Saint Michael’s are continuing with their recently established Thursday afternoon self-help sessions as well as a Saturday morning drop in for tea or coffee and chat. 

Food Banks continue to be well used by the communities that they serve. Our thanks go to the Purfleet and Belhus Teams and to Glynis, Pettit, Reverend Tara and Father Matt who assist at both. Saint Michael’s have been training three volunteers for this vital work and it is hoped to return the Saturday morning session there soon. 

Finances continue to be a burden to the whole Team. All four churches have had their quinquennial inspections. Saint Nicholas are already in the process of applying for grants for the thousands of pounds worth of repairs needed there. All Saints have asbestos guttering and down pipes that will need replacing by professionals, but most other items are less costly. Saint Michael’s have less to do as they have been repairing over time and Saint Stephen’s will receive their report soon. There is also the ongoing costs of heating, lighting, cleaning etc Add to this the Parish share has increased yet again, with the moral blackmail from the Diocese that lack of payment would mean that clergy will not be replaced! Churches without priests do not grow! However, we will continue with our relentless round of fundraising, although in the end, we can only do our best. 

December was a very busy month for both Reverend Tara, Father Matt and the choir. An Advent Sunday service was held at Saint Nicholas, which had already celebrated its Patronal Festival in the morning. Both were well attended. During the rest of December, Tara and Matt were involved with schools in their local communities, celebrating Christmas. On the third Sunday Carols by Candlelight was held. This year the choir and organist went from a service at All Saints to a further service at Saint Michael’s, which was tiring and could not have happened without the goodwill of All Saints choir and our members from Saint Michael’s and Saint Nicholas and the Organist Robert Petherum. As Christmas Eve was also the fourth Sunday of Advent, everyone was very busy again with Morning services followed by Christmas children’s services and Christmas Masses which were well attended and joyful. 

The new Bishop of Bradwell, Venerable Adam Atkinson, was consecrated in September and began working in the Diocese in November. Darren Barlow, former Area Dean has moved on to Shenfield and the new Area Dean is David Rollins. The new Archdeacon of Southend is Mike Power. So lots of changes. 

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On a sadder note, we lost Carol Eames from All Saints and Saint Nicholas, and Helen Wyatt from Saint Michael’s. Helen had been a faithful member of their choir, and it was a privilege to attend her funeral. 

I must make a special mention of Robert Petherum, who has assisted our churches so well. It would have been impossible for the choir to produce the music for special services without his expertise. He has played for All Saints Seventieth, Saint Michael’s Nine hundred and third, Helen’s funeral, the Advent Sunday service and the two Carol’s by Candlelight services.  A big thankyou to him. 

And last but not least, a big thankyou to our priests who have guided us through the last year with all its ups and downs, as well as carrying out their other duties of care in the community-the funerals, baptisms, weddings, advice and all those aspects of their work that we never get to hear about. Thankyou both. And to all members of our congregations who work with each other to keep things going, especially our churchwardens. 

May God continue to bless us as we head into this year. 

## **SECRETARY’S REPORT FOR ALL SAINTS AND SAINT NICHOLAS DCC 2024** 

There have been six meetings of the DCC since the last APCM. It has been a busy time for both churches. 

At Saint Nicholas, the quinquennial uncovered thousands of pounds worth of repair work, most urgently needing to be completed. Our grateful thanks to Anne Pool who spent hours searching for grants towards this and filling in endless paperwork. So far, grants have been received from Friends of Essex Churches Trust, The Round Tower Churches Society and with the help of Father Matt, London over the Border. Other grants are being applied for. Unfortunately for us, Anne has moved to be closer to her family in Bedford. This means that at present, Saint Nicholas is without a serving Churchwarden. So, names of volunteers would be most welcome. See Father Matt. To date the guano and pigeons have been cleared from the Tower and the inside is now holding together again! The scaffolding has meant the cancellation of one wedding, which has been transferred to Saint Michael’s Aveley. 

Thurrock Council have also reported a complaint about the Church Hall on Canterbury Parade. Anne has informed them that there is no money to deal with this due to the necessary repairs on the Church building. Demus Lee, from Saint Michael’s Aveley has kindly agreed to take on these negotiations! 

At All Saints, the largest outlay will be the removal of the church down pipes and gutters which are made of asbestos and will need professional workmen. 

Despite all of this the churches continue with their services to the Community. Our church services have now been embedded and run successfully. Saint Nicholas are still without an Organist. Father Matt has introduced a mid-week Eucharist on Wednesdays that finishes as Coffee and Chat begins, so is nicely timed and this has been well attended. At present there are no extra services at All Saints, but Father Matt takes a fortnightly service at Leatherland Lodge. Saint Nicholas continue to host Morning and Evening Prayer online as well as chat times. 

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All Saints had a very successful Seventieth Anniversary in June. The church was packed and it was lovely to see so many  past members including the Bishop of Tewkesbury, Robert Springett and Reverend Brian Duckworth, both former priests at All Saints and Saint Nicholas. Austin Uzoigwe who served as our curate was also present. The Archdeacon of Southend, Mike Power, led the service. It was a glorious occasion of Thanksgiving. Four Banners have now been completed by members of All Saints Congregation to mark this occasion. 

There have been many social events and fund raising has been at the forefront of everyone’s minds. Saint Nicholas were approached by the Buckles Lane Fairground Community  who offered to run a fundraising event. This was held in September and a big thankyou to them. Other events have included  Summer/Christmas fairs, Quiz nights and Table Top Sales at All Saints. Both churches were also treated to Commedia Christmas Carol, which was absolutely brilliant and well attended. The performances were led by a former member of The Ockendon School. Thankyou to Bernadette and her team. 

Both churches were honoured by the Mayor. Coffee and Chat, led by Glynis is now on the Mayoral Roll of Honour as is All Saints Craft Group-not Knit and Natter! It was a big surprise and a group from All Saints attended the Mayor’s Office for tea and to receive their Certificate. 

The Parish Share has increased again this year, which now stands at £16,837 for All Saints. Linda is aiming to pay £1500 a month if it is feasible. Saint Nicholas  obviously have on going outlays at present.  Linda is also going forward with plans for an accessible toilet facility in church. A member of the DAC came to speak with her and has agreed that plans should be drawn up. Linda has also been given the name of the Diocesan Disability Officer, Reverend John Saxon. 

In the wider church, there will be a Deanery Confirmation Service in May. This will be taken by the Bishop of Bradwell, Venerable Adam Atkinson. At least one person from All Saints and one from Saint Nicholas are currently attending Confirmation Classes. 

Katia updated the DCC on Living in Faith and Love. Prayers relating to this have been agreed by the House of Bishops. Nothing will be in place until 2025. Two members of Saint Nicholas, Christine Ford and David Savage have been representing Saint Michael’s and Saint Stephen’s at Deanery Synod. 

Advent and Christmas services were well attended. We celebrated Saint Nicholas Patronal festival on the morning of the first Sunday of Advent, followed by an Advent service in the evening, again at Saint Nicholas. Carols by Candlelight was held on the third Sunday of Advent at All Saints. And the fourth Sunday coincided with Christmas Eve! We held a joint service at All Saints in the morning. This was followed by a Crib Service with Carols at Saint Nicholas, a Crib Service with Christingles and Carols at All Saints, Christmas Mass at Saint Nicholas at 10pm and Christmas Mass at All Saints at 11.30pm. There was also a Mass on Christmas Day at Saint Nicholas. Well Done Father Matt! And to Henry and Glynis who assist him. 

Food Bank continues twice a week at All Saints and thanks go to the volunteers, led by Glynis, Trevor and Brenda. Saint Nicholas supported victims of the Turkey earthquake earlier in the year, All Saints continue to support Ukraine with clothing etc. 

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As we move into this year we give thanks for all that has been achieved so far and ask God’s Blessing on what is to come. 

## **SECRETARY’S REPORT FOR SAINT MICHAEL’S AND SAINT STEPHEN’S 2024** 

DCC meetings have been rather limited since the last APCM as people have had busy diaries. However, the work has continued. 

In September Saint Michael’s celebrated their Nine Hundred and Third Anniversary in style with a Flower Festival, History Display, Concert by Chelmsford Gospel Choir and a Celebratory Team Eucharist, followed by lunch. It was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. A big thankyou to Demus Lee and his helpers for organising such a successful event. 

Both buildings are in a generally good state of repair. Saint Stephen’s have cleared their vestry and the Sanctuary area in order to reinstate the stone font which has been languishing outside. The War Memorial has also been repaired and the Heritage Centre is endeavouring to trace any local people who served in either World War and lost their lives, but whose names do not appear on the Memorial. 

Saint Michael’s have plans for their Memorial Garden  and have finally received permission from the Victorian Society to install new chairs, money for which has been available since 2019! However, the Society has stressed the need to retain as many pews as is feasible. The Choir Stalls will remain untouched. They have also been asked to supply plans for the new proposed hall on Saint Michael’s site, as Thurrock Council is now tying this to the development on the old hall site. Demus continues to work on this problem, which has so far taken three years! 

Congregational numbers in both churches are improving but have not yet returned to prepandemic levels. However, outreach in both Communities is paying dividends. The Repair Shed at Saint Michael’s, which meets on Thursday afternoons, is doing well and there has been a suggestion that Art might be offered too. Saint Stephen’s have various community events held in the church. 

Finances as in all our churches continues to be a concern. Demus has encouraged people to join the Parish Giving Scheme which guarantees church income. A card reader has also been trialled for Baptisms, Weddings and fairs etc. There has also been a suggestion that donations for tea and coffee would be welcome. Apart from the usual costs of heating, lighting, cleaning materials and sundries, there are also the unexpected expenses.  Saint Stephen’s have had to employ a locksmith and deal with a rat infestation. Saint Michael’s had unexpected expenditure after a boundary wall collapsed. And the Parish share has increased again. So more fund raising ideas needed. 

Food bank continues at Saint Stephen’s and is well used. We extend thanks to the team of volunteers who make it happen at Purfleet. Saint Michael’s will soon see the return of Foodbank to them as they train volunteers. They already have a Saturday drop in time for tea, coffee and chat. 

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The Christmas services in both churches went well. Children’s services were offered in both churches. Tara also  held services for the local schools, celebrating Christmas. Both churches enjoyed Christmas Eve Masses and Christmas Day Masses. 

Overall, a positive if occasionally frustrating year. A big thankyou to the Churchwardens and to all who help in anyway and a very big thankyou to Tara for all her hard work and commitment. 

Sue Stamp Secretary 

## **AGM of Mardyke Team 26/5/24 Deanery synod report** 

All Saints' rep   Sara Honnor 

St Nicholas, St Stephen's, St Michael's reps   David Savage, Christine Ford, Katie Ford Ex-officio   Katia Cumber as on General Synod 

4 meetings since last APCM in May 2023 

1. 10/7/23 at Fobbing.   Service of Holy Communion for new triennium.  Election of officers (Lay chair, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer) and additional members to Standing Committee. 

New bishop of Bradwell, Adam Atkins started in autumn 2023. 

2. 17/10/23 at East Tilbury.  Presentation by Belinda Ramsey (children, youth and families advisor for Bradwell Area).  Parish and deanery share payments increased compared to 2022.  For each priest in deanery,  Chelmsford give £30,000 towards their cost. 

3. 30/1/24 at Corringham.  Rev David Rollins commissioned as new Area Dean (Rev Darren Barlow has moved to Shenfield parish).  Presentation by Rev Sharon Quilter, Racial Justice Advisor.  Asked for £40 from each parish towards deanery stand at Orsett Show.  PCCs to discuss this. 

4. 9/4/24  at Stanford-le-Hope.  Bishop Adam will be visiting and this part of the meeting is open to non-synod members. 

Confirmation at St John's Grays on 12 May at 4pm. Next deanery synod meeting is 11 July at Grays. 

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## **CHURCHWARDEN’S ANNUAL REPORTS** 

## **All Saints Churchwarden’s report** 

Another year down, another year that has still felt some normality but I doubt that things will ever return to be as they were prior to the pandemic. 

However, we must celebrate that we had a joyous 70[th] Anniversary. It was attended by Bishop Robert Springett, Rev’d Brian Duckworth and Austin Uziogewe. The service was conducted by Archdeacon Mike Power. Refreshments were served after the service and it was a thoroughly lovely day.  We had our Summer and Christmas Fayres to help raise the finances which we really need an increase in. Energy and Parish Share costs have risen sharply and we were unable to make full payment of the Parish share. We have revived the quiz evenings and table top sales on a monthly basis  and quite often they act as more social occasions than true fund raisers. Our Crib and Christingle service were very well attended and it was so lovely to hear the chat, laughter and excitement of the young people. Matt’s version was just right. Thank you Matt. Midnight Mass had a slight increase on last year too. May this year give us greater normality in the things that we do and in what we plan. We continue to try to restore what we had pre pandemic within reason and with reasonable adjustment. We have now reinstated the offertory being taken up by members of the Congregation and led to the Sanctuary by our Crucifer Alex. Thank you Alex for stepping into that role. Our rota and we have gone back to two readers and an intercessor and the choir robing and processing out. Some Sundays we are back to our pre pandemic numbers but mostly around the 20 -25 number. Lack of children is still a problem and finding ways for the Church to grow must be a priority but I have no idea how to do this. Our children’s Mother’s Day workshop was well attended and enjoyed. The atmosphere is always lovely. Regrettably we said goodbye to Carol Eames. A welcome relief for Carol. Wyen and Alberto have had to move away and so Oscar and Irene are now growing up in a new area. They send love and good wishes to us all and do hope to be able to visit us soon. We had a Carols by Candlelight Service at All Saints followed by a quick flit up the road to St Michael’s for their Carol Service. 

## Clergy 

At All Saints we celebrate and thank God for Father Matt Drummond. We are ever grateful for his ministry, consistency and interest in the parish. The congregation feels they have someone caring and praying for them and with them. We thank him for connecting with the local schools in the parish and welcoming children once again to the church. 

Thank you Reverend Tara Frankland too. As a ‘boss’ sometimes difficult decisions have to be made, and these aren’t always to the liking of every one. 

## Services 

I am glad that we have weekly services and people seem to have adjusted to only having communion fortnightly.  I do understand why we have 2 communions (due to illness and holiday). 

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We have Morning Prayer and the service of Prayer and Praise on alternate Sundays to the Eucharist. 

People stayed away for a time if it was Morning Prayer or Prayer and Praise but it does seem to have become more acceptable. We returned to taking communion in two kinds. Wine can be taken from the chalice but Matt can intinct for those who don’t want to take the Chalice.  We have gone back to having  the full altar rail in place so it will be another step to normality. Collections have begun again and our Sidespeople have been reminded what needs to be done. Would like to see more baptisms and even a wedding would be good. 

Bell Ringing continues on Remembrance Sunday at All Saints although the main service of Remembrance takes palace in South Ockendon at St Nicholas. 

Harvest: We celebrated Harvest and we saw a lot of donations which were given to Foodbank. We failed to get our acts together and missed out on our Harvest Lunch 

I am very grateful for Father Matt keeping up with filling out the Service Register and making sure all the online services are recorded correctly in the book. 

Activities and groups 

The craft group continues to meet on Tuesdays from 2 until 4 with a regular take up. This last year saw some new faces. Hopefully this trend will continue. 

We are grateful to have the choir. Finally, they can process out with the cross and vicar. We were able to do afternoon tea for the folk of Leatherland Lodge for the Coronation although we weren’t able to do our Carol Singing.  Jubilee and once again we were able to sing Carols for them. We gave some Christingles on Christmas Eve for them to use on Christmas Day. 

Our Church continues to be used for Foodbank and we provide a valuable service to the local community. We thank Reverend Tara, Glynis, Trevor and Brenda for their hard work and determination. Our church is used on a Saturday and a Thursday every week. 

Our church hall continues to be used by the Rainbows, Brownies and Guides.  We are trying to increase the presence, of these uniformed organisations, within the Church Services for events such as Mothering Sunday, Easter etc. They do have stalls at the Fayres. 

Other hall users are WeightWatchers, Slimming world,  Karate and the National Autism Society once a month. 

The Church and The Grounds 

Our quinquennial inspection took place and we are quite lucky in as much as we do not have many major issues but we need to look at what we need to do. 

Things achieved: 

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Outside: The boiler room ceiling replaced with new tiles – nettles cut down on old allotment with weed barrier and woodchip covering it- Garden of Remembrance path has been slabbed and cemented (Thank you for the generous donations)- The gravel from the Garden of Remembrance was moved to the window under the hall to suppress the weedsthe flowerbed in the garden of remembrance reinstated- guttering sealed and emptiedcleared drains and water gullies-diseased birch cut down to prevent possible damage if there was to be a storm. A new fence was put up between the Garden of Remembrance and the Vicarage. The decision to remove the hedge was based on cost. The age of the congregation meant that we were unable to cut the hedge down ourselves and so had to pay someone to do it. The fence is at a constant height that we can reach. 

Inside: Heaters serviced. Sanctuary re decorated and loose tiles fixed. Craft group made some new banners reflecting All Saints. 

Finances are tight, just like everywhere else, and we need to find new ways of fund raising as well as using the old tried ones. Our quiz evenings do not raise loads but they also serve as social events allowing people to chat and have some free time. 

Our Church building remains in a reasonable condition. The external door to the room off the stage needed to be repainted to ensure that it doesn’t rot and this has been done. 

Let’s conclude, The version of Christmas Carol held in Church and attended by schools and others was really good and if you didn’t see it. It will be happening again in 2024.  Schools were in Church for the Christmas and Easter Services. They may not make any immediate connection to the Church but later on it will be in their memory as they will know  where we are 

May God guide and support us throughout 2024. 

## **St Michael’s Church, Aveley** 

## CHURCHWARDEN’S ANNUAL REPORT 

(Including Fabric and Financial Reports) 2023 

St Michael’s Church, Aveley 

## **Fabric** 

The church is in a good state of repair, except for the ongoing problem of a damp wall in the porch and one in the vestry. Both damp patches are showing signs of slowly drying out.  There is some blistering and peeling paint behind and above the radiators.  The radiators are on the outside walls and below the outside ground level and as such can be prone to dampness. Steps were taken a few years ago to eradicate the problem but we expect the drying out process to take some time due to the thickness of the walls. 

The wastewater goods around the church are in good order and are reasonably clear of debris. 

The Victorian Society has finally agreed not to oppose the proposed partial reordering of some of the pine   pews in favour of suitable stackable wooden chairs. However we are now in the process of consulting other    interested heritage organisations.  This is a further unnecessary delay for which I must put my hands up. 

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## **The graveyard** 

The graveyard is well kept, apart from the constant need for special care in removing ivy from a number of table-top tombs and mature trees.  There are ongoing efforts to clear and maintain all the boundary fences whilst making sure that adjoining neighbours’ fences stays intact.  All in all, the cleaning and greening teams are making a good job of maintaining the graveyard and its boundaries. 

We are having ongoing conversation with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission in respect to relocating 3 war graves from south of the graveyard to along the path at the north entrance.  This has come about due to our proposed new church hall on the said south elevation of the church. This move is a positive one as it would place them directly across the path facing the fourth war graves and directly in view of everyone visiting the church. This would be a positive outcome. The memorial Garden is moving forward. 

## **Boundary** 

AMO Services, who quoted for rebuilding the storm damaged southern boundary wall, completed the work.  The reinstated wall and gate were done in a sympathetic way by using as many of the original materials as was possible except for the gate which had to be built out of ready treated materials but in as near to the style of the original one as was possible, also to note that the new wall was strengthened with two new buttresses on the other side mainly because the ground falls away steeply. 

Four of our neighbours at Lennard Row banded together to renew their west boundary fence. Whilst doing so they moved their fencing into church land to extend their rear gardens.  One told me that the church is not using the land so he sees no reason why he should not use it to give his child a larger garden. The end of terrace no 11 bought their house and inherited the problem but are happy to reinstate their boundary, but the others are reticent and have shown scant disregard to polite requests from the church to reinstate the boundary.  We have further consulted our solicitors on a suitable form of words to send to all four owners demanding that the fence be reinstated, otherwise court action will ensue.  The form of words has been agreed by our solicitors and we commenced the delivery of the notice to the residents.  Unfortunately, I have not been able to deliver all the notices in person due to the unavailability of the owners.  We continue to press on with the process necessary to secure the church land. 

## **Church services** 

The good news is that coming out of the pandemic has not prevented the congregation from showing attendance consistency week on week as the numbers grow. I no longer see the pandemic as a valid argument why the church should not return to normality and grow. We begin to put the last few years behind us and are working to get more people in church and build consistency. Thanks to Tara and Matt for their focus, sterling work and guidance throughout the year. I would like to thank members of our congregation who showed steadfast devotion to service and those who encouraged and supported others to resume their participation in weekly service, worship, fundraising and social events. Church attendance is now moving upwards although sporadic at times, as is expected. 

Though we are on the edge with only two hardworking priests we managed to keep all our churches open for services. Every week this is due to clergy and lay people working together to keep our congregations spiritually fed. Thanks be to God. 

## **Fundraising events** 

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We opened the church to fundraising events twice over the year, starting with the Spring Fayre which went off very well indeed, raising much needed unrestricted funds.  We also opened up for the Christmas Fayre at the end of November but we had to give way on the village one this year because it was only a week apart from St Stephen’s fayre.  We managed to do a house clearance this year.  This has given us a massive boost in the goods we have available for sale. 

## **Outreach and Social events** 

The Saturday morning drop-in is going well. It still serves its purpose by making the church space available to everyone. We have had the usual surprise visits from many people who had strong ties with the church and wanted to show off the church to family and friends and also to reconnect to something very special in their lives. Many thanks to Joan Gibson, who makes all this service possible to so many people throughout the year, whatever the weather. 

We are still encouraged and blessed by our contact with Sunnyside assisted living. Members from Sunnyside form an important part of our church family as well as playing their part in church life. 

The community repair shed on Thursdays is a knock out.  It is not all about repairing things, rather a combination of other things including fundraising ideas with table-top sales, drop in for a cuppa and a chat, parents dropping in from school with kids in tow. Lots of laughter can be heard from church. Drop in from 2pm to 4.30 any Thursday. You will be welcome.  We hope to bring Foodbank back to St Michael’s in 2024 

## **The Church Hall development** 

We are still waiting for planning consent to allow us to progress the Mill Road hall development. I understand that the delay in planning consent is in part due to the amount of infrastructure levy (106 levy) that can be levied against the development if we are unable to prove that the money from the development is spent on another charitable project.  The planning officer asked for proof of our intention to build a new hall by way of a planning application as soon as is possible.   We expect the application to be with the planners by the end of February 2024.  This decision firmly put the horse behind the cart because we are still to complete or consult with various Heritage bodies. We will try to speed up the consultation process as fast as we can. 

## **Memorial Garden** 

All preparations are in place to finally apply for Faculty.   Faculty application should be with the DAC in early 2024 and hopefully work should commence in July with completion before the winter. 

The completion of this project is well overdue but hopefully the garden will be in use in 2024. 

## **Finance** 

I believe the finances are in fair shape at the moment and should improve during the warmer weather when costs of utilities are not so high.  We hoped that the introduction of the Sum Up card reader, if used as part of our fundraising tool, would gradually improve our finances.  So far it has done so in a limited way and is also helping with the awareness that to donate using a secure machine is not so awful after all.   We continue to ask people to pay by electronic means which makes giving not only easy but consistent. On that we have some successes.  Being prudent with our finances over the year has helped us to weather the price rises and financial storm.  Hopefully we can but do better financially in 2024 

## **Appreciation** 

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Tara has been very brave and steadfast during the year, working at All Saints and St Stephen’s foodbank along with her other duties. Matt has been a rock in supporting Tara and like Tara, taking on the whole parish to allow each other the chance of a well-earned break. 

Foodbank was and is still very important to our ministry in the parish. Thank you all for that vital piece of community outreach. 

I must offer a very special thank you to Joan Gibson. Joan’s support of Tara, me and the congregation is invaluable. We appreciate all that you do all of the time. May I also say thank you to my dedicated team for their help and support with the Spring Fayre, Christmas Fayre and the Village Christmas Market – Anne and John Copeland and family, Carol & Richard Elliot, Doreen Proctor & Sue, Margaret & Alan Verity, Mo Lawson, Andrew Hails and family, Candice and Courtney and all those who pitch in to make it possible. Not to forget my sidekick Ann L.  Sue Stamp plays a vital role in the life of the parish as musical director and PCC Secretary.  Thank you all for making my life of duty so much more rewarding. 

## **Events** 

St Michael’s 900 years celebration and Thanksgiving, accompanied by the Flower Festival with the Chelmsford Community Gospel Choir, went extremely well, Thanks to Sue our parish musical director and the augmented choir for their superb leadership in music throughout the service..  You made a fantastic contribution to the event of celebration and Thanksgiving. 

Our Spring Fayre will be on Saturday 18[th] May and the Christmas Fayre on Saturday 30[th] November. We will keep you posted as to other events throughout the year. 

## **Summary** 

We are thankful for God’s mercy and guidance throughout a busy year.  We managed to achieve most of the things we set out to do and are still working on the others through faith. We were blessed with so many people of good will and support.  May 2024 be God Led.  Please pray for our clergy and our team. 

God bless, 

Demus Lee 

Churchwarden 05.03 2024 

## **St Stephen’s Warden’s Report to APCM 2023 – 2024** 

Over the past year we have seen a steady increase in overall numbers and regular attendees. We are now looking at average attendance of fifteen to twenty. It is also still a common occurrence for us to have visitors and returning members in attendance at Sunday Services. 

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Our community links remain very strong we continue to work closely with the Riverview Community Trust, Food Bank, and others to enable the church premises to be used to the benefit of the wider Purfleet community. The church premises are used seven day per week, encompassing a wide range of activities. 

## **Church Building and Grounds** 

The church building and grounds remain in a good state and all annual safety checks have been done. There are no major repairs outstanding on the building and the trees which had been a concern are now at a safely manageable hight. 

## • Completed Works. 

## Stone Font 

Work on the font was completed and the font is now situated in the Sanctuary.  There is a standing offer to pay for the remaking to the font cover (originally donated by the scouts) reusing the brass pieces. The wood looks to be irreparably damaged by years of exposure to the elements. The plan being to engage a professional wood turner or joiner. 

## The War Memorial 

Work to reinforce the two original name plaques has been carried out, so all name plaques are now as secure as they can be made. 

## Rodents 

During the summer months we were presented with quite a serious problem, whereby rodents were present on the church premises and made their way indoors. Having engaged the services of a professional pest control company over the course a few weeks the problem was eradicated and remains under control. 

## Central Heating 

Following issues raised by the Trust regarding the building being too cold at times we spoke with our Central Heating Engineer and came up with a list of options we were going to try to improve the heating of the building. Fortunately, the first thing we tried was general maintenance of the boiler and radiators and discovered a significant amount of dust had accumulated covering the vents of the radiators. Once these were cleared there was a noticeable improvement in the heating of the building. 

## Electrical 

All remedial electrical works identified at the pre safety inspection have been completed. The safety inspection has been carried out and certificate issued. 

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## Quinquennial 

The survey and report have been done and the final report has been submitted to the diocese as required. 

## • Outstanding 

## Loose roof tiles 

A survey of the roof still needs to be carried out to confirm the extent of the repairs to be carried out. A section of the roof mortar over the kitchen has now fallen out and will require replacing. 

## Window 

Lead work on the large window (South East of the Nave) is coming away from the glass. We have looked at it with the architect and a builder we have started using and they are to come up with a solution using one of the old window frames. 

We are planning to remove the plexi glass which covers the front windows and are now discoloured. It is felt that this simple change will give the building a lift and make it more inviting. Working with our builder they we will come up with a feasible solution to prevent heat being lost. 

## Guttering 

The down flow pipe connected to the guttering on the side of the building by the kitchen is blocked but this can be cleared. There is a longstanding issue with the down flow guttering pipe by the front door. This seems completely blocked and results in the heavy backflow of water out of the guttering on the area by the front door. We are looking into having the guttering redirected. 

## Re- Pointing 

It has been suggested by the Architect that repointing the front of the building and the buttresses around the building should also be a quick win is to enhance the appearance of the building. Depending on cost painting the outside of the building is something to consider. 

## Front Doors 

Both front doors require some minor repairs to make them properly weatherproof and give them a sturdier more secure fit. 

## Drains Survey 

I have noticed some sinking of the ground on the side by the toilet and kitchen and we have had frequent reports of toilet being blocked and so it is just as a I wish to get an expert opinion so we understand what if anything is happening. 

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## • Miscellaneous 

- The large Cross which was removed from the Alter will be repositioned outside of the church as it would be a stronger symbol outside than it is inside. It should speak to the community not just the congregation. 

Finally, I want to say thank you to Reverend Tara and Father Matt for their support, consistency, and steadfast commitment to ensuring we can serve the St Stephen’s and Mardyke Team Family and the wider communities of which we are part. 

Report prepared by Zyle Mills (Church Warden) 14/04/2023 

## **St Nicholas Church, Ockendon Churchwarden Annual Report 2023** 

Our thanks go to Anne Pool for her hard work as Churchwarden in 2023 prior to moving home in December 2023.  She managed to raise funding to start the repairs on St Nicholas and oversaw those first repairs.  This report has been compiled by Demus Lee Churchwarden at St Michaels who worked with Anne and then took lead on the project when Anne moved. 

## **Fabric** 

The Quinquennial report was reviewed and a raft of issues had to be addressed, some of which were urgent and others could be done in a timely fashion.  Among the urgent work were the tower, bell chamber, clock chamber - evicting the pigeons and remove guano and infestation resulting from the guano.  After a full inspection by our new Architect Mrs Margaret Davies of MRDA Architects and Conservators, it was found that the tower was a danger to anyone who was in the vicinity of falling debris and heavy lumps of flint.  It was also found that there was a considerable amount of guano built up over many years from roosting pigeons which degraded both wooden floors in the roof of the tower which included the bell chamber and clock chamber.  Over 200 heavy duty black sacks of guano were removed and the floors sanitised. This initial work gave the contractors access to the tower to carry out the urgent work that was needed.  Scaffolding was erected around the church to allow access to all areas of concern. It was vital that the tower was secured before it was exposed to the full force of the winter months. It was agreed that the less important work would be done when funds are available. 

## **Fundraising for restoration project** 

A number of fundraising applications were made, including to the Heritage Lottery Fund with the assistance of the Diocesan fundraiser who led in the application to the Heritage Lottery Fund.  All other applications were led by Mrs Anne Pool the Churchwarden. 

There were some quick successes in the fundraising efforts.  We had grants from Friends of Essex Churches Trust - £10,000, London Over The Border - £15,000, The Round Tower Churches Society - £7,500, Garfield Weston - £20,000 (when we achieve 50% of project costs) and other contributors were Mr David Bray and his Ockendon showmen, our MP Jackie Doyle Price, H W Wilson with other collections and donations.  There is of course 

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the Lottery Fund to come and other grant making bodies who expressed interest in considering our application once we raised 50% of the overall cost of the project **.** 

## **General Finance** 

The finances kept pace to meet our outgoings as we hope to improve our income during 2024. 

## **Outreach and Ministry** 

St Nicholas continue to generate interest in what’s on inside and outside of the church including the Wednesday coffee afternoon.  More involvement can be seen in Father Matt’s report. 

## **A special Thank you.** 

St Nicholas and the wider parish extend a special thank you to our former Churchwarden Mrs Anne Pool who moved away at the end of the year.  Anne is an Exceptional person and a talented Churchwarden who served St Nicholas faithfully and diligently without exception throughout the year.  Despite personal and family challenges and little experience of fundraising, she quickly learnt how to appeal for Funds and made a tremendous effort to raise the sums mentioned above, including several outstanding and live funding applications for the rest of the urgent restoration work on the church.  We wish Anne and her family all the best in their new home and community.  Please pray for Anne and her family as they settle in and find a new church in their community. 

## **Summary** 

Thank you to the team at St Nicholas - Fr Matt, Kat, Christine, Katie and Glynis for supporting our architect and the contractor in their endeavours to secure the integrity of the church tower at a time when we had little funds to support the work.  There is much to be said for the passion and staunch support we received from our architect, Mrs Margaret Davies. We also thank the Diocese for Sarah Odell’s supporting us in our Heritage Lottery Fund application.   Of course, we do not forget our many friends from the community. 

Demus Lee 

Standing in as surrogate Churchwarden 

April 2024 

## **Parish** 

## **Clergy Reports** 

## **Team Rectors Report** 

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2023 has been a year of change and consolidation, the first year that we have been free of COVID restrictions and have been able to worship within the buildings all year. 

My thanks go to Matt, Glynis, Henry and the dedicated band of people who lead the Services of the Word when Clergy are unavailable.  The group of people who arrange the flowers, clean the Churches and lead the groups deserve great thanks for their stalwart work.  Thank you to Sue and the Choristers for leading worship in All Saints and around the Team. 

2023 has also been a year of anniversaries with the celebrations of the 70[th] anniversary of All Saints saw the return of many familiar faces and was a joyous occasion as was the belated 900[th] anniversary of St Michaels which was a weekend of much celebration.  As we remember the anniversaries we give thanks for all those on whose shoulders we stand, the faithful congregations who have worked so hard to give us the buildings and Parish that we have.  We also gave thanks for the centuries of prayer and worship that have taken place from those who remembered the Battle of Hastings, to the dissolution, the Great Fire of London and two world wars our buildings contain many memories and stories of the work of the Church within the community and the outworking of the Gospel. 

That work has continued this year. 

## **Foodbank** 

We continue to serve the local community through our three distribution Centres and our thanks go to all the volunteers who come every week.  This year we fulfilled 964 vouchers of food which helped 1,526 adults and 1,137 children.  Thursday was the busiest in the Thurrock network fulfilling 15.53% of the vouchers in 2023, Friday was the 7[th] busiest with 8.87% and Saturday was the 8[th] busiest with 7.39% 

Up until the beginning of April 2024 249 vouchers have been fulfilled. In addition many of those using Foodbank have been referred for additional support to help with the circumstances that have led then to needing to use Foodbank. 

I thinks we can all agree that this is a valuable ministry to our whole community. 

## **Schools** 

The Churches continue to work closely with the local schools.  The Clergy undertake regular assemblies, schools visit the Churches for services and lessons.  Again this year Aveley Primary celebrated Christingle services and the whole school attended. 

## **Worship** 

We have now embedded our new pattern of worship with Communion being celebrated fortnightly in each Church.  We ensure that there is a weekly Communion in each District and at each time to enable those who wat to travel to either attend in their District or at their preferred time. 

For Festivals and Holy Days there is a Communion in every Church. In addition Midweek Communions are offered in St Michaels and St Nicholas. 

Each Congregation has now decided how they wish to go forward with receiving wine in the service.  St Michaels and St Stephens have decided to stay with the Priest intincting the 

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wafer whilst All Saints and St Nicholas have decided to go back to a shared Chalice. Unfortunately it is still not permitted for Congregants to intinct their own wafer, this is due to health considerations. 

## **Fundraising** 

Each Church has been enthusiastic in their fundraising efforts and my thanks go to all who have worked so hard this year on fetes, fairs, table top sales, concerts and quizzes it is lovely to see so many members of the community coming into our buildings during the year. 

This year has been a good one and my thanks go to all of you for your help and support this year it is always appreciated and always noticed. 

## **Groups** 

Coffee morning has restarted in St Michaels thanks go to Joan for her hard work. 

The new Repair Shed started on a Thursday afternoon it has built up a lovely community of people, parents and children who come to use the sewing machines or just to have a drink and a chat.  My thanks go to Dee, Ann, John, Anne. Joan and Liz for their faithfulness in attending and helping.  Around the rest of the Parish groups are regularly meeting together for fellowship and fun. 

## **The Future** 

Both St Michaels and St Stephens are actively pursuing new developments for the buildings and the grounds.  St Nicholas is working on their repairs and All Saints are looking at developing their buildings, my thanks go to all who have the vision and the drive to help us to make the building as useful as they can be. 

I look forward to seeing what 2024 holds and how God will challenge and change us this year. 

Tara 

## **Team Vicar’s Report, 2023-4** 

As I open my report, I would first like to offer my thanks to all who have made this year, and the two Churches in South Ockendon work for this past year. I prefer not to offer individual thanks, personal experience has shown that when individual thanks is offered, someone inevitably gets missed, and that can lead to feelings of resentment and hurt. As the poet WH Auden wrote at the end of his poem _‘The Night Mail’:_ 

## _‘For who can bear to feel himself (sic) forgotten?’_ 

Please therefore know my thanks for your continued hard work in support of our churches. I cannot promise earthly reward, but I believe that Christ from his throne in eternity offers his _‘well done good and faithful servant’_ . 

It has been another good and fruitful year for both of our Churches. Whilst we remain small in number, we remain strong in faith and service. This coming May we will see two 

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members of our Churches go (one each from All Saints and St Nicholas) go forward for the Sacrament of Confirmation, which is a great blessing. 

I am extremely grateful to both Henry and Glynis for the service as Lay Readers. Both express their service in different ways. Glynis through her leadership and co-ordination of the Belhus and Aveley Foodbanks, as well as her help in administering weddings and Baptisms, and help with Deaconing at the Mass. Henry also serves as lay Deacon at the Mass and has made Morning Prayer on the first Sunday of the month his own. Knowing that I can rely on both of them to lead the non-Eucharistic services whilst I am away, is a great blessing. 

I would like to offer my thanks to all at **All Saints** for their good humour and artistry. In the last year the Church has been blessed by three new banners, handmade by members of the congregation. These banners remind us that as a Church we look forward to the future in Christ, care for the community in the present, and are entrusted with the teachings of the Church, the Saints, and Christ, that in following these we may build a holy and blessed future. 

In terms of ministry outside of the Church building, I go into Leatherland Lodge old people’s home two Wednesdays each month to take a small service, and to chat with the residents. This is a non-Eucharistic service, though I am keen to explore whether any of the residents would like to receive the Sacraments. (There are important considerations about those of other faiths, or indeed none, and how one manages the reception of the consecrated elements, which from prior experience can get quite messy.) 

As **St Nicholas’** said goodbye to their Churchwarden in December, I must offer a few comments particular to the life of that Church as they are currently without a Warden. (I apologise to All Saints if they feel that my report is more weighted to this Church than would otherwise be fair or normal.) 

Anne (St Nicholas’s outgoing Warden) did a great deal of work in terms of the restoration project and with fundraising, and this bore fruit which we are now seeing in a restored interior of the Tower. (External restoration is to come as winter makes way into Spring.) I am grateful to Demus and the restoration team at St Nicholas for their continued work. One downside to the presence of the scaffolding was the last-minute transfer of a wedding from St Nicholas to St Michael’s, with a loss of fees. All wedding couples for this coming year have been advised that the scaffolding is a non-negotiable point, but a good photographer should be able to work around it. 

St Nicholas’ is a dynamic Church in terms of attendance at worship, with a good spread and range in terms of attendance. It is also a community that offers seems to offer a place of welcome to the neuro-diverse. This is something I am keen to explore going into the future. My prayer is that someone from the congregation is willing and able to step up to serve as Warden. They will find themselves well supported by the church community and by me. 

In terms of worship outside of Sundays, services are offered during the week on Zoom or are livestreamed on Facebook. In Autumn 2023 a bi-weekly **mid-week Mass** was introduced, it having fallen into abeyance a year or two previously. Timed to end in time for Coffee and Chat on Wednesday afternoons, it is proving to be a successful service with attendances of around 1-2 people. 

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**Finance** remains an issue for both Churches ( _plus sur change_ !). I am therefore deeply saddened and disturbed by the message repeatedly coming from the Diocese about the possibility of further cuts to clergy numbers if parish shares cannot be met. When a Church loses its clergy, it also loses something of its ability to thrive – this is a well know and well understood fact. Another non-negotiable fact is that Christ preaches a gospel that emphasises the place of the poor in the Kingdom of God. To penalise poorer parishes because of their inability to meet the costs imposed on them from above, sets the Church and the parish up to fail both now and in the future, and I believe goes directly against the teachings of Christ. 

There is an old Chinese proverb used in the Westernmost reaches of that country, in particular Xinjiang _‘that the emperor is far away’_ , meaning that the centre of power and government are palpably far off. This is also a feeling within the Churches, who feel that the bishops and senior clergy do not show much care for those on the poorer margins of the Diocese. Leadership is best expressed in person, and whilst as a Vicar I share (vicariously) in the ministry of the whole Church, the people of God do need on occasion to see their Bishops (their spiritual fathers in God). 

In conclusion, as we move into a new financial year, my prayer is that with the help of the Holy Spirit we may build on the successes we have seen and may know Christ’s healing for the mistakes we have made. 

With every blessing, Ft Matt Drummond 

## **Parish Reports** 

## **ALL SAINTS’ CHOIR REPORT 2024** 

It has been an exceptionally busy year for the choir since the last APCM. Apart from the usual Sunday morning services, we were working on music for our Seventieth Anniversary. We used the Glastonbury Setting for the Eucharist and taught it to our congregation so that they could feel a real part of the worship. We also learnt a new anthem for the occasion! As we finished our Celebrations, attention turned to Saint Michael’s Nine hundred and third Anniversary! For this we used the Dom Gregory Setting of the Eucharist. Tim Davies, Dr. Kevin Watkins and his wife Gill, supplemented the choir for this. Tim sang a piece at the beginning of the service and the hymns were angel themed to reflect Saint Michael’s and All Angels. We used the same Anthem that we had sung for All Saints Celebration. In between we had a call to sing at the funeral of Helen Wyatt. We sang the Song of Farewell, the Nunc Dimittis and her favourite John Rutter Blessing. Although a sad occasion, it was also a celebration and a thanksgiving for Helen’s loyal service to Saint Michael’s choir. No sooner had we finished these celebrations than it was time for Christmas music. Father Matt had mentioned the possibility of an Advent Sunday service and there had been a problem last Christmas (2022) with church diaries clashing. After discussions with Reverend Tara and Father Matt, we decided to go ahead with an Advent Sunday Service. We kept this simple and it went very well for a first attempt, being well attended. 

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The problem of Readings and Lessons was solved by repeating the service used at All Saints, at Saint Michael’s -on the same day-the Third Sunday in Advent-but adjusting the timing to give the choir and organist time to travel. It was tiring but went well. 

We are now working on materials for Easter which you will have heard by the time you read this. We are also thinking about a sung evensong. 

Attendance at choir practice has been hit and miss at times but there is a committed core. Sunday attendance has also been important, after all the purpose of the choir is to lead the Sunday Worship! 

Dee referred to the choir as a Team choir. It isn’t. It remains very much All Saints choir. If we want to have a Team choir, then we need more support from the other three churches in the Team. We have been very pleased to have the support from Anne and John Copeland members from Saint Michael’s and from Alex Hatch from Saint Nicholas’ church. We meet on Wednesdays in All Saints at 7p.m.  It would be good to have some members from Saint Stephen’s. You do not need to read music nor have an exceptional voice, but you do need to be committed and be prepared for a laugh. 

Sue Stamp 

## **ALL SAINTS’ CRAFT GROUP REPORT 2024** 

The Craft Group continues to meet in church on Tuesdays from 2-4p.m. Numbers are slowly increasing and we have a regular attendance of 12-14. with others dropping in as and when. As this is not a purely church members group, we do try to keep track if people are away. If anyone misses two weeks, we contact them to make sure they are alright. The group was put forward and selected for the Mayoral Roll of Honour 2023 and a representative number attended at the Mayor’s Office for tea and snacks and to be presented with the Certificate, which can be seen in Church. 

This year, some of us have spent a lot of time completing the Church Banners celebrating our Seventieth Anniversary. Thanks to Gill Barlow for sewing a lot of this and to David Flatt for designing and hanging the finished banners. Gill then moved on to her Mother of the Bride’s jacket for her daughter’s wedding in March! 

Although much knitting and crochet happens we also have lace, drawing and painting, embroidery etc and lots of chat! 

Two pounds covers tea and biscuits and everyone is welcome. 

Sue Stamp 

## **Financial review** 

Total receipts on ordinary unrestricted funds including designated were £99,044 and are detailed in the financial statements. 

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£100,029 was spent to provide the Christian ministry from All Saints, St Michael’s, St Nicholas and St Stephen’s, including the contribution to the diocesan parish share, which largely provides the stipends and housing for the clergy.  The sum that the churches in the deanery have to find is shared between the churches according to a formula that is based mainly on a head count of the congregations. 

The net result for the year was an excess of payments over receipts on the unrestricted and designated funds of £2,209.  The balances carried forward of 31 December for unrestricted funds including designated funds totalled £27,493. 

## **Reserves policy** 

It is PCC policy to maintain a balance on unrestricted funds (if possible), which equates to approximately six months’ unrestricted payments, to cover emergency situations that may arise from time to time.  The balance of £27,493 on unrestricted funds (including designated) at the year-end did not match this target. 

Donations and income have been severely affected by the COVID pandemic, the Trustees are working to build the reserves by undertaking addition fundraising efforts and encouraging more regular giving within the congregations by using the Parish Giving Scheme and other methods of regular giving. 

The balance of in the restricted funds is retained towards their designated purpose. 

It is our policy to invest our funds balances with the CDBF Church of England Deposit Fund. 

## **Approved by the PCC on   and signed on their behalf by Revd AT Frankland (PCC chairman).** 


Signed 

Date  28[th] August 2024 

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## **Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of The Parochial Church Council of The Ecclesiastical Parish of the Mardyke Team Ministry.** 

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2023 which are set out on pages 28 to 60. 

## **Responsibilities and basis of report** 

As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’). 

I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. 

## **Independent examiner's statement** 

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 

1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or 

2. the accounts do not accord with those records. 

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. 


## **Alex Peter Day** 

## ACA/MAAT 

A P Day Accountants 

3 Hollow Cottage, Purfleet, RM19 1QP 

Date: 7[th] September 2024 

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## **The Deanery of Thurrock in the Diocese of Chelmsford** 

## **The Mardyke Team Ministry** 


## **Annual Financial Statements of the Parochial Church Council** 

## **For the Year Ended 31[st] December 2023** 

## **Charity Number: 1183107** 

## **Team Rector:** 

The Rev’d AT Frankland 

## **Team Vicars:** 

The Revd M Drummond 

## **Independent Examiner:** 

AP Day Accountants 

3 Hollow Cottages Purfleet RM19 1QP 

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## **Receipts and Payments Account for the year ended 31 December 2023** 

||**31 December 2023**|
|---|---|
||**Unrestricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Designated**<br>**(£)**<br>**Restricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Endowment**<br>**(£)**<br>**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**(£)**<br>Total<br>2022<br>(£)|
|**Receipts**<br>Donations and legacies<br>Income from charitable activities<br>Other trading activities<br>Investments<br>Other income<br>**Total receipts**<br>**Payments**<br>Raising funds<br>Expenditure on charitable activities<br>Other expenditure<br>**Total payments**<br>**Excess of (payments) over**<br>**receipts**<br>**Transfers between funds**<br>Transfers between funds – in<br>Transfers between funds – out<br>**Net movement in funds**<br>**Cash funds at 1 January 2023**<br>**Cash funds at 31 December 2023**|45,938<br>—<br>37,560<br>—<br>83,498<br>35,323<br>4,406<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>4,406<br>3,906<br>17,241<br>—<br>2,519<br>—<br>19,760<br>11,472<br>10,674<br>—<br>67<br>—<br>10,741<br>10,427<br>20,785<br>—<br>421<br>—<br>21,206<br>1,734|
||**99,044**<br>—<br>**40,567**<br>—<br>**139,611**<br>62,862<br>1,720<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>1,720<br>181<br>98,309<br>1,224<br>40,297<br>—<br>139,830<br>65,531<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—|
||**100,029**<br>**1,224**<br>**40,297**<br>—<br>**141,550**<br>65,712|
||**(985)**<br>**(1,224)**<br>**270**<br>—<br>**(1,939)**<br>(2,850)<br>3,029<br>—<br>(3,779)<br>750<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—|
||**2,044**<br>**(1,224)**<br>**(3,509)**<br>**750**<br>**(1,939)**<br>(2,850)|
||**13,731**<br>**12,942**<br>**33,943**<br>—<br>**60,616**<br>63,466|
|||
||**15,775**<br>**11,718**<br>**30,434**<br>**750**<br>**58,677**<br>60,616|



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## **Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31 December** 

|**Cash Funds**<br>Cash at bank and in hand<br>**Investment Assets**<br>Investment fund shares at market value<br>**Assets retained for Church use**<br>Car park<br>**Liabilities**<br>Creditors: Amounts falling due in one year<br>Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year|**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**(£)**<br>Total<br>2022<br>(£)|
|---|---|
||58,677<br>60,616|
||**58,677**<br>60,616|
||537<br>537|
||**537**<br>537|
||20,030<br>20,030|
||**20,030**<br>20,030|
||566<br>445<br>21,035<br>31,727|
||**21,601**<br>32,172|



These financial statements have been approved by the PCC and signed on their behalf by Revd AT Frankland (PCC Chairman). 


Date: 28[th] August 2024 

## **Notes** : 

1. The financial statements of the PCC have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 using the Receipts and Payments basis. 

2. The movements in designated and restricted funds during the year were: 

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## **Designated Funds:** 

|**Designated Funds:**||
|---|---|
||**Balance B/fwd.**<br>**(£)**<br>**Receipts**<br>**(£)**<br>**Payments**<br>**(£)**<br>**Transfers**<br>**(£)**<br>**Balance**<br>**C/fwd.**<br>**(£)**|
|**Designated Funds**<br>Legacy  St Stephen's<br>Special projects – St Nicholas<br>Special Projects – St Stephen Building Fund<br>St Stephen General Fund<br>Church Development Fund<br>Development Fund<br>Hall<br>Hall Fund<br>Incumbents expenses<br>Legacies<br>Legacy St Michael's|2,225<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>2,225<br>538<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>538<br>392<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>392<br>2,470<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>2,470<br>2,534<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>2,534<br>5,304<br>—<br>(71)<br>—<br>5,233<br>1,298<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>1,298<br>(1,862)<br>—<br>(1,153)<br>—<br>(3,015)<br>300<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>300<br>(257)<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>(257)<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—|
||**12,942**<br>—<br>**(1,224)**<br>—<br>**11,718**|



## **Details of the Designated Funds:** 

Legacy  (St Stephen's) 

The fund is a legacy given to St Stephens. The PCC has designated this fund. 

## Meal Fund (All Saints) 

The fund comprises donations given at a Christmas meal, this will be transferred to general funds. 

Special projects (St Nicholas) 

The fund is designated for any special project in St Nicholas. 

## Special Projects – (St Stephen Building Fund) 

The fund is designated for any special project in St Stephens Church. 

St Stephen Building Fund 

The fund is designated for the maintenance of the fabric of the Church. 

St Stephen General Fund 

The fund is designated for future developments at St Stephens. 

Church Development Fund (St Nicholas) 

The fund is designated towards future developments at St Nicholas. 

## Church Toilet (All Saints) 

The fund is a designated towards maintenance of the toilet at All Saints, this is now completed and therefore surplus funds has been redesignated back to the unrestricted fund. 

## Development Fund (All Saints) 

The fund is designated towards future developments at All Saints. 

## Hall (All Saints) 

The fund is designated from rents paid for All Saints hall and is used for maintenance of the Hall. 

## Hall Fund (St Nicholas) 

The fund is designated to maintain St Nicholas Hall 

## Insurance Claim (All Saints) 

The fund is insurance claims made by the Church and is used to repair the subject of the claim this is now completed. 

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## Legacies (St Nicholas) 

The fund is a legacy given to St Nicholas. The PCC has designated this fund. 

## Legacy (St Michael's) 

The fund is a legacy given to St Michael’s. The PCC has designated this fund. 

## **Restricted Funds** 

|**Restricted Funds**||
|---|---|
||**Balance B/fwd.**<br>**(£)**<br>**Receipts**<br>**(£)**<br>**Payments**<br>**(£)**<br>**Transfers**<br>**(£)**<br>**Balance**<br>**C/fwd.**<br>**(£)**|
|**Restricted Funds**<br>Historic Agency collection<br>Agency Collection<br>Churchyard<br>Sunday School<br>Community Lunch<br>Fabric Fund<br>Gen Ecclesiastical<br>Sale of Land Aveley St Michael<br>Chairs<br>Memorial Garden<br>Memorial funds<br>Choir fund<br>Clock<br>St Nicholas Building Repair Fund|(33)<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>(33)<br>445<br>421<br>(383)<br>—<br>483<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>271<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>271<br>1,334<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>1,334<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>3,779<br>—<br>—<br>(3,779)<br>—<br>2,121<br>67<br>—<br>—<br>2,188<br>13,700<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>13,700<br>7,842<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>7,842<br>(22)<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>(22)<br>1,689<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>1,689<br>2,818<br>688<br>—<br>—<br>3,505<br>—<br>39,391<br>(39,914)<br>—<br>(523)|
||**33,943**<br>**40,567**<br>**(40,297)**<br>**(3,779)**<br>**30,434**|



## **Details of the Restricted Funds:** 

## **Historical and Agency Collections** 

These balances are in relation to collections taken for other charities that have not been paid out at the year end. 

Churchyard (All Saints) 

The fund is donations given towards the maintenance of the Churchyard at All Saints. 

## Sunday School (All Saints) 

The fund is money allocated to the Sunday School at All Saints 

## Community Lunch (St. Michael’s) 

The fund is money collected at the Community lunch at St Michael’s it is used to buy food for the next meal and donations towards heat and light at St Michael’s. 

Fabric Fund (All Saints) 

The fund is donations given to maintain the fabric at All Saints 

## Sale of Land Aveley (St Michael’s) 

The fund is money let over from the sale of a strip of land at St Michaels Hall which was used to build the extension at St Michaels. 

## Chairs (St Michael’s) 

The Chair fund is a grant given by Thurrock Council and private donations to enable St Michaels to purchase chairs to replace the Pews in the Church. 

## Memorial Garden (St Michael’s) 

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The fund is donations given to enable the construction of a memorial garden and area for ashes in St Michaels churchyard. 

Memorial funds (All Saints) 

The fund is for a new path in the Memorial Garden. 

## Clock (St Michael’s) 

The fund is donations given to enable the clock at St Michaels to be repaired. 

## Choir Fund 

The fund is money collected for weddings and funerals that has been restricted for use to support the work of the choir. 

St Nicholas Building Repair Fund 

This fund is the monies raised for the repair of St. Nicholas Church. 

## **Transfers from Restricted Funds** 

It has been identified that the General Ecclesiastical fund had been incorrectly classified as a restricted fund. The original endowment was the proceeds of sale of land in Aveley in 1967 for £750. The income arising from the endowment should be invested and the income earned used for the furthering of religious and other charitable work in the Parish of St. Michael, Aveley. Thus, for general purposes of the Church. The income arising from the investing of this endowment should be accounted for as unrestricted funds. 

Therefore, income should not be accumulated with the £750 of capital of the fund from previous years. 

The accumulated funds at the beginning of the financial year of £3,029 (£3,779 less £750 (capital)) was released into the unrestricted funds with the amounts earned during the year of £121 being accounted for as unrestricted income. This leaves the £750 capital being transferred into the endowment funds as detailed below: 

||**Balance B/fwd.**<br>**(£)**<br>**Receipts**<br>**(£)**<br>**Payments**<br>**(£)**<br>**Transfers**<br>**(£)**<br>**Balance**<br>**C/fwd.**<br>**(£)**|
|---|---|
|**Endowment Funds**<br>Gen Ecclesiastical|—<br>—<br>—<br>750<br>750|
||—<br>—<br>—<br>**750**<br>**750**|



Also is the following non-cash endowment fund as listed below: 

## Investment Assets - Endowment Fund (St Michael’s) 

The Endowment fund, a donation towards the maintenance of the Gosset Graves in St Michael’s Churchyard. It is invested in CCLA Church of England Investment fund shares. 

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## **Analysis of assets and liabilities as at 31 December** 

||**Unrestricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Designated**<br>**(£)**<br>**Restricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Endowment**<br>**(£)**<br>**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**(£)**<br>Total<br>2022<br>(£)<br>(444)<br>6,531<br>278<br>—<br>6,365<br>5,885<br>6,640<br>(198)<br>(1,627)<br>—<br>4,815<br>5,867<br>2,063<br>2,925<br>2,951<br>—<br>7,939<br>10,856<br>56<br>2,460<br>25,305<br>—<br>27,821<br>27,559<br>—<br>—<br>1,134<br>—<br>1,134<br>—<br>3,516<br>—<br>170<br>—<br>3,686<br>3,571<br>3,150<br>—<br>—<br>750<br>3,900<br>3,779<br>—<br>—<br>2,188<br>—<br>2,188<br>2,121<br>55<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>55<br>55<br>50<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>50<br>50<br>80<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>80<br>80<br>609<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>609<br>758<br>—<br>—<br>35<br>—<br>35<br>35|
|---|---|
|**Cash Funds  - Cash at bank and in**<br>**hand**<br>NatWest Current A/C 54968267<br>Current account Nat West -<br>72403780 -<br>Current acct - Barclays 90227196 -<br>Business Premium Barclays 33346269<br>Natwest 72743131<br>CCLA (CBF) 608258001D -<br>CBF 10800657D Gen Ecclesiastical -<br>CBF 108001759D  Sale of Land Aveley<br>Cash in hand – St Michaels<br>Cash in hand – St Nicholas<br>Cash in Hand St Stephens<br>Unbanked Offerings<br>Community Lunch<br>**Totals**<br>**Investments Assets**<br>Gossett Grave CBF108001014S -<br>**Totals**<br>**Asset retained for Church Use**<br>Land -car park<br>**Totals**<br>**Liabilities – Creditors: Amounts**<br>**falling due in one year**<br>Rector Church Expenses<br>Agency collections<br>**Totals**<br>**Liabilities - Creditors: Amounts**<br>**falling due after more than one**<br>**year**<br>Diocesan Loan (2012)<br>Mr & Mrs Lee  - Loan (2012?)<br>Working expenses of incumbent<br>outstanding<br>Rector's travel expenses St Michaels -<br>**Totals**||
||**15,775**<br>**11,718**<br>**30,434**<br>**750**<br>**58,677**<br>60,616<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>537<br>537<br>537|
||**—**<br>**—**<br>**—**<br>**537**<br>**537**<br>537|
||20,030<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>20,030<br>20,030|
||**20,030**<br>**—**<br>**—**<br>**—**<br>**20,030**<br>20,030|
||—<br>—<br>83<br>—<br>83<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>483<br>—<br>483<br>445|
||—<br>**—**<br>**566**<br>**—**<br>**566**<br>445|
||12,525<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>12,525<br>12,525<br>2,500<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>2,500<br>2,500<br>6,010<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>6,010<br>16,702<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—|
||**21,035**<br>**—**<br>**—**<br>**—**<br>**21,035**<br>31,727|



## **Analysis of income and expenditure for the year ended 31 December 2023** 

## **INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS** 

## _**Donations and legacies**_ 

|Gift Aid – Bank|**Unrestricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Designated**<br>**(£)**<br>**Restricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Endowment**<br>**(£)**<br>**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**(£)**<br>Total<br>2022<br>(£)|
|---|---|
||8,929<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**8,929**<br>7,753|



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|Parish Giving Scheme<br>Paypal<br>Gift Aid – Envelopes<br>Other planned giving<br>Loose plate collections<br>Giving through church<br>boxes<br>Candle stand<br>One-off Gift Aid gifts<br>Donations appeals etc.<br>Donations : General<br>Donations – coffee<br>Donation by Sumup<br>Donations Charity<br>Appeals<br>Donations craft club<br>Tax recoverable on<br>Gift Aid<br>Legacies<br>Other funds generated<br>Non-recurring one off<br>grants<br>**Total**|6,381<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**6,381**<br>6,100<br>2,312<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**2,312**<br>116<br>7,219<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**7,219**<br>8,118<br>879<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**879**<br>406<br>4,807<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**4,807**<br>6,418<br>180<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**180**<br>430<br>65<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**65**<br>55<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>3<br>6,427<br>—<br>5,060<br>—<br>**11,487**<br>517<br>2,245<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**2,245**<br>3,034<br>265<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**265**<br>432<br>10<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**10**<br>184<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>395<br>226<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**226**<br>416<br>858<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**858**<br>941<br>500<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**500**<br>—<br>75<br>**—**<br>**—**<br>**—**<br>**75**<br>5<br>4,560<br>—<br>32,500<br>—<br>**37,060**<br>—|
|---|---|
||**45,938**<br>—<br>**37,560**<br>**—**<br>**83,498**<br>35,323|



## _**Income from charitable activities**_ 

|Fundraising – Clock<br>Fundraising change for<br>good<br>Fundraising  euro<br>sweepstakes<br>Fundraising   coffee &<br>chat<br>Fundraising Winter Raffle<br>Fees for weddings and<br>funerals<br>Church hall lettings –<br>Objectives<br>**Total**|**Unrestricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Designated**<br>**(£)**<br>**Restricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Endowment**<br>**(£)**<br>**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**(£)**<br>Total<br>2022<br>(£)|
|---|---|
||—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>750<br>66<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**66**<br>107<br>145<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**145**<br>—<br>201<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**201**<br>170<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>570<br>963<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**963**<br>340<br>3,031<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**3,031**<br>1,969|
||**4,406**<br>—<br>—<br>**—**<br>**4,406**<br>3,906|



## _**Other trading activities**_ 

|**_ther trading activities_**||
|---|---|
|Fundraising<br>Teas/coffees<br>Fund raising - Votive<br>candles<br>Church hall lettings -<br>fund raising<br>Parish magazine sales<br>Use of Church<br>**Total**|**Unrestricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Designated**<br>**(£)**<br>**Restricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Endowment**<br>**(£)**<br>**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**(£)**<br>Total<br>2022<br>(£)|
||9,668<br>—<br>2,519<br>—<br>**12,187**<br>5,203<br>374<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**374**<br>48<br>97<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**97**<br>—<br>6,750<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**6,750**<br>6,191<br>352<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**352**<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>30|
||**17,241**<br>—<br>**2,519**<br>**—**<br>**19,760**<br>11,472|



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## _**Investments**_ 

|**_Investments_**|**_Investments_**||
|---|---|---|
|Bank and building<br>society interest<br>Rent from land or<br>buildings<br>**Total**<br>**_Other income_**<br>Agency Collections<br>Choir Fund<br>Insurance claims<br>**Total**<br>**INCOME TOTAL**||**Unrestricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Designated**<br>**(£)**<br>**Restricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Endowment**<br>**(£)**<br>**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**(£)**<br>Total<br>2022<br>(£)|
|||498<br>—<br>67<br>—<br>**565**<br>150<br>10,176<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**10,176**<br>10,277|
|||**10,674**<br>**—**<br>**67**<br>**—**<br>**10,741**<br>10,427|
|||**Unrestricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Designated**<br>**(£)**<br>**Restricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Endowment**<br>**(£)**<br>**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**(£)**<br>Total<br>2022<br>(£)|
|||—<br>—<br>421<br>—<br>**421**<br>45<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>1,689<br>20,785<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**20,785**<br>—|
|||**20,785**<br>**—**<br>**421**<br>**—**<br>**21,206**<br>1,734|
||||
|||**99,044**<br>**—**<br>**40,567**<br>**—**<br>**139,611**<br>62,862|



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## **EXPENDITURE** 

## _**Raising funds**_ 

|**XPENDITURE**<br>**_aising funds_**|||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||||||||**Total**|<br>Total|
||**Unrestricted**||**Designated**||**Restricted**|**Endowment**|<br>**2023**|2022|
|||**(£)**||**(£)**|**(£)**|**(£)**|**(£)**|(£)|
|Costs of fundraising|1,720|||—|—|—|<br>**1,720**|181|
|events|||||||||
|**Total**|**1,720**|||**—**|**—**|**—**|<br>**1,720**|181|
||||||||**Total**|Total|
|**Unrestricted**||<br>**Designated**||<br>**Restricted**<br>**Endowment**|||**2023**|2022|
||**(£)**||**(£)**||**(£)**|**(£)**|**(£)**|(£)|
|Giving to charities|450||—||—|—|**450**|—|
|Giving to missionary|—||—||—|—|—|90|
|societies|||||||||
|Giving - relief and|—||—||—|—|—|379|
|development agencies|||||||||
|Home mission|439||—||—|—|**439**|136|
|Secular charities|—||—||383|—|**383**|115|
|Ministry parish share|13,120||—||—|—|**13,120**|10,120|
|etc.|||||||||
|Working expenses of|10,790||—||—|—|**10,790**|16,443|
|incumbent|||||||||
|Assistant Clergy|290||—||—|—|**290**|1,493|
|expenses|||||||||
|Parish training and|—||—||—|—|—|48|
|mission|||||||||
|Church running -|5,689||—||—|—|**5,689**|5,995|
|insurance|||||||||
|Organ / piano tuning|780||—||—|—|**780**|790|
|Church maintenance|11,586||—||23,400|—|**34,986**|7,538|
|Cleaning|201||—||—|—|**201**|200|
|Upkeep of services|1,452||—||—|—|**1,452**|997|
|Church expenses|—||—||—|—|—|1,617|
|Upkeep of|19,895||—||—|—|**19,895**|1,445|
|churchyard|||||||||
|Administration|1,894||—||—|—|**1,894**|519|
|Other expenses|48||—||—|—|**48**|63|
|Parish Office|226||—||—|—|**226**|296|
|Expenses|||||||||
|Sum up fees|39||—||—|—|**39**|—|
|Church running -|14,706||—||—|—|**14,706**|7,263|
|electric|||||||||
|Church running - gas|3,001||494||—|—|**3,495**|1,501|
|Church running -|381||—||—|—|**381**|603|
|water|||||||||
|Rent|98||—||—|—|**98**|—|
|Hall running -|2,332||—||—|—|**2,332**|746|
|electricity|||||||||
|Hall running - gas|3,166||—||—|—|**3,166**|1,608|
|Hall running -|2,747||659||—|—|**3,406**|2,358|
|insurance|||||||||
|Hall running -|379||—||—|—|**379**|338|
|maintenance|||||||||
|Hall running - water|—||71||—|—|**71**|115|
|Governance costs|600||—||—|—|**600**|600|
|examination/audit fee|||||||||
|Church major repairs|—||—||13,766|—|**13,766**|—|
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|Church major repairs<br>- Architects<br>Church Minor repairs<br>**Total**<br>**EXPENDITURE**<br>**TOTAL**<br>**GRAND TOTAL**|**Unrestricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Designated**<br>**(£)**|**Restricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Endowment**<br>**(£)**<br>**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**(£)**<br>Total<br>2022<br>(£)|
|---|---|---|
||4,000<br>—<br>—<br>—|2,748<br>—<br>**6,748**<br>2,000<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>115|
||**98,309**<br>**1,224**|**40,297**<br>**—**<br>**139,830**<br>65,531|
||||
||**100,029**<br>**1,224**|**40,297**<br>**—**<br>**141,550**<br>65,712|
||||
||**(985)**<br>**(1,224)**|**270**<br>**—**<br>**(1,939)**<br>(2,850)|



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## **The Church of All Saints, Belhus Park** 

**For the Year Ended 31[st] December 2023** 

**Team Rector:** The Rev’d AT Frankland 

**Team Vicars:** The Revd M Drummond 

## **Independent Examiner:** 

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## **Receipts and Payments Account for the year ended 31 December 2023 All Saints, Belhus Park** 

||**Unrestricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Designated**<br>**(£)**<br>**Restricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**(£)**<br>Total<br>2022<br>(£)|
|---|---|
|**Receipts**<br>Donations and legacies<br>Income from charitable activities<br>Other trading activities<br>Investments<br>Other income<br>**Total receipts**<br>**Payments**<br>Raising funds<br>Expenditure on charitable activities<br>Other expenditure<br>**Total payments**<br>**Excess receipts over (payments)**<br>**Transfers between funds**<br>Transfers between funds – in<br>Transfers between funds – out<br>**Net movement in funds**<br>**Cash funds at 1 January 2023**<br>**Cash funds at 31 December 2023**|13,950<br>—<br>—<br>13,950<br>9,697<br>2,227<br>—<br>—<br>2,227<br>2,153<br>10,363<br>—<br>—<br>10,363<br>6,636<br>114<br>—<br>—<br>114<br>46<br>—<br>—<br>201<br>201<br>45|
||**26,654**<br>—<br>**201**<br>**26,855**<br>18,577<br>140<br>—<br>—<br>140<br>—<br>25,573<br>71<br>—<br>25,644<br>18,963<br>—<br>—<br>187<br>187<br>—|
||**25,713**<br>**71**<br>**187**<br>**25,971**<br>18,963|
||**941**<br>**(71)**<br>**14**<br>**884**<br>(386)<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—|
||**941**<br>**(71)**<br>**14**<br>**884**<br>(386)|
||**2,740**<br>**6,602**<br>**434**<br>**9,776**<br>10,162|
|||
||**3,681**<br>**6,531**<br>**448**<br>**10,660**<br>9,776|



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## **Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31 December All Saints, Belhus Park** 

|**Cash Funds**<br>Cash at bank and in hand<br>**Liabilities**<br>Creditors: Amounts falling due in one year<br>Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year|**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**(£)**<br>Total<br>2022<br>(£)|
|---|---|
||**10,660**<br>9,776|
||**10,660**<br>9,776|
||**199**<br>185<br>**192**<br>192|
||**391**<br>377|



These financial statements have been approved by the PCC and signed on their behalf by Revd AT Frankland (PCC Chairman). 


## Date: 28[th] August 2024 

: 

## **Notes** : 

1. The financial statements of the PCC have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 using the Receipts and Payments basis. 

2. The movements in designated and restricted funds during the year were: 

|2.The movements in designa|ted and restricted funds during the year were:|
|---|---|
||**Balance B/fwd.**<br>**(£)**<br>**Receipts**<br>**(£)**<br>**Payments**<br>**(£)**<br>**Transfers**<br>**(£)**<br>**Balance**<br>**C/fwd.**<br>**(£)**|
|**Designated Funds**<br>Development Fund<br>Hall|5,304<br>—<br>(71)<br>—<br>5,233<br>1,298<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>1,298|
||**6,602**<br>—<br>**(71)**<br>—<br>**6,531**|
||**Balance B/fwd.**<br>**(£)**<br>**Receipts**<br>**(£)**<br>**Payments**<br>**(£)**<br>**Transfers**<br>**(£)**<br>**Balance**<br>**C/fwd.**<br>**(£)**|
|||
|**Restricted Funds**<br>Agency Collection<br>Sunday School<br>Memorial Funds|185<br>201<br>(187)<br>—<br>199<br>271<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>271<br>(22)<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>(22)|
||**434**<br>**201**<br>**(187)**<br>—<br>**448**|



**Details of the funds on designated and restricted funds can be found in the main PCC notes to the financial statements.** 

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## **Analysis of Statement of assets and liabilities as at** 

## **31 December** 

## **All Saints, Belhus Park** 

|**Cash Funds  - Cash at bank and**<br>**in hand**<br>NatWest Current A/C 54968267 -<br>CCLA (CBF) 608258001D -<br>Unbanked Offerings<br>**Totals**<br>**Liabilities - Creditors: Amounts**<br>**falling due in one year**<br>Agency collections<br>Rector's church expenses<br>**Totals**<br>**Liabilities - Creditors: Amounts**<br>**falling due after more than one**<br>**year**<br>Working expenses of incumbent<br>outstanding<br>**Totals**|**Unrestricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Designated**<br>**(£)**<br>**Restricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**(£)**<br>Total<br>2022<br>(£)|
|---|---|
||(444)<br>6,531<br>278<br>6,365<br>5,885<br>3,516<br>—<br>170<br>3,686<br>3,572<br>609<br>—<br>—<br>609<br>319|
||**3,681**<br>**6,531**<br>**448**<br>**10,660**<br>9,776|
||—<br>—<br>199<br>199<br>185<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—|
||**—**<br>**—**<br>**199**<br>**199**<br>185|
||192<br>—<br>—<br>192<br>192|
||**192**<br>**—**<br>—<br>**192**<br>192|



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## **Analysis of receipts and payments All Saints, Belhus Park** 

## **INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS** 

## **Donations and legacies** 

|**onations and legacies**||
|---|---|
|Bank - Gift Aid<br>Gift Aid - Planned Giving<br>Envelopes<br>Other planned giving<br>Loose plate collections<br>Donations : General<br>Donations: Charity<br>Appeal<br>Donations craft club<br>Non-recurring one off<br>grants<br>**Total**|**Unrestricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Designated**<br>**(£)**<br>**Restricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Endowment**<br>**(£)**<br>**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**(£)**<br>Total<br>2022<br>(£)|
||3,969<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**3,969**<br>2,846<br>5,107<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**5,107**<br>3,543<br>555<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**555**<br>390<br>708<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**708**<br>945<br>2,245<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**2,245**<br>1,162<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>395<br>226<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**226**<br>416<br>1,140<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**1,140**<br>—|
||**13,950**<br>**—**<br>**—**<br>**—**<br>**13,950**<br>9,697|



## **Income from charitable activities** 

|Fees for weddings and<br>funerals<br>Church Hall Lettings –<br>Objectives<br>**Total**|**Unrestricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Designated**<br>**(£)**<br>**Restricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Endowment**<br>**(£)**<br>**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**(£)**<br>Total<br>2022<br>(£)|
|---|---|
||—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>184<br>2,227<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**2,227**<br>1,969|
||<br>**2,227**<br>—<br>**—**<br>**—**<br>**2,227**<br>2,153|



## **Other trading activities** 

|**ther trading activities**||
|---|---|
|Fundraising<br>Fund raising -<br>Teas/coffees<br>Fundraising – Votive<br>Candles<br>Church hall lettings - fund<br>raising<br>Parish magazine sales<br>Use of Church<br>**Total**|**Unrestricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Designated**<br>**(£)**<br>**Restricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Endowment**<br>**(£)**<br>**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**(£)**<br>Total<br>2022<br>(£)|
||4,566<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**4,566**2,102<br>348<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**348**<br>48<br>97<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**97**<br>—<br>5,000<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**5,000**4,456<br>352<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**352**<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>30|
||**10,363**<br>—<br>**—**<br>**—**<br>**10,363**6,636|



## **Investments** 

|**nvestments**||
|---|---|
|Bank and building society<br>interest<br>**Total**|**Unrestricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Designated**<br>**(£)**<br>**Restricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Endowment**<br>**(£)**<br>**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**(£)**<br>Total<br>2022<br>(£)|
||114<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**114**<br>46|
||**114**<br>**—**<br>**—**<br>**—**<br>**114**<br>46|



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## **Other income** 

|**ther income**||
|---|---|
|Agency Collections<br>**Total**<br>**INCOME TOTAL**|**Unrestricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Designated**<br>**(£)**<br>**Restricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Endowment**<br>**(£)**<br>**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**(£)**<br>Total<br>2022<br>(£)|
||—<br>—<br>201<br>—<br>**201**<br>45|
||**—**<br>**—**<br>**201**<br>**—**<br>**201**<br>45|
|||
||**26,654**<br>—<br>**201**<br>**—**<br>**26,855**18,577|



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## **EXPENDITURE Raising funds** 

|**EXPENDITURE**<br>**Raising funds**|||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||||||||||**Total**|<br>Total|
||**Unrestricted**||<br>**Designated**||**Restricted**||**Endowment**||<br>**2023**|2022|
|||**(£)**|**(£)**||**(£)**||**(£)**||**(£)**|(£)|
|Cost of fundraising|140|||—||—||—|<br>**140**|—|
|**Total**|**140**|||**—**||**—**||**—**|<br>**140**|—|
|**Expenditure on charitable**|**activities**||||||||||
||||||||||**Total**|Total|
|**Unrestricted**||<br>**Designated**||<br>**Restricted**||<br>**Endowment**|||**2023**|2022|
||**(£)**||**(£)**||**(£)**||**(£)**||**(£)**|(£)|
|Giving - relief and|—||—||—||—||—|274|
|development agencies|||||||||||
|Giving to missionary|—||—||—||—||—|90|
|societies|||||||||||
|Home mission|439||—||—||—||**439**|136|
|Ministry parish share|6,120||—||—||—||**6,120**|6,120|
|etc.|||||||||||
|Working expenses of|—||—||—||—||—|217|
|incumbent|||||||||||
|Assistant clergy|290||—||—||—||**290**|397|
|expenses|||||||||||
|Parish training and|—||—||—||—||—|48|
|mission|||||||||||
|Church running -|1,761||—||—||—||**1,761**|1,699|
|insurance|||||||||||
|Organ / piano tuning|278||—||—||—||**278**|274|
|Church maintenance|1,645||—||—||—||**1,645**|2,797|
|Cleaning|201||—||—||—||**201**|200|
|Upkeep of services|689||—||—||—||**689**|757|
|Upkeep of churchyard|1,462||—||—||—||**1,462**|445|
|Administration|562||—||—||—||**562**|139|
|Parish Office Expenses|226||—||—||—||**226**|296|
|Other expenses|48||—||—||—||**48**|63|
|Church running -|4,187||—||—||—||**4,187**|1,668|
|electric|||||||||||
|Church running - gas|2,904||—||—||—||**2,904**|906|
|Church running -|59||—||—||—||**59**|72|
|water|||||||||||
|Hall running -|1,500||—||—||—||**1,500**|396|
|electricity|||||||||||
|Hall running - gas|3,084||—||—||—||**3,084**|1,608|
|Hall running -|—||—||—||—||—|—|
|insurance|||||||||||
|Hall running -|118||—||—||—||**118**|131|
|maintenance|||||||||||
|Hall running - water|—||71||—||—||**71**|115|
|Church minor repairs|—||—||—||—||—|115|
|**Total**|**25,573**||**71**||—||**—**|<br>**25,644**||18,963|



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## **Other Expenditure** 

|**Other Expenditure**|||
|---|---|---|
|Agency Collection<br>payments<br>**Total**<br>**EXPENDITURE**<br>**TOTAL**<br>**GRAND TOTAL**|**Unrestricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Designated**<br>**(£)**|**Restricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Endowment**<br>**(£)**<br>**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**(£)**<br>Total<br>2022<br>(£)|
||—<br>—|187<br>—<br>**187**<br>—|
||**—**<br>**—**|**187**<br>**—**<br>**187**<br>—|
||||
||**25,713**<br>**71**|**187**<br>**—**<br>**25,971**<br>18,963|
||||
||**941**<br>**(71)**|**14**<br>**—**<br>**884**<br>(386)|



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## **The Church** 

## **of St Nicholas South Ockendon** 

## **For the Year Ended 31[st] December 2023** 

**Team Rector:** The Rev’d AT Frankland 

**Team Vicars:** The Revd M Drummond 

## **Independent Examiner:** 

AP Day 

Accountants 

3 Hollow Cottages Purfleet RM19 1QP 

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## **Receipts and Payments Account for the year ended 31 December 2023 St Nicholas South Ockendon** 

||**Unrestricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Designated**<br>**(£)**<br>**Restricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**(£)**<br>Total<br>2022<br>(£)|
|---|---|
|**Receipts**<br>Donations and legacies<br>Income from charitable activities<br>Other trading activities<br>Other income<br>**Total receipts**<br>**Payments**<br>Raising funds<br>Expenditure on charitable activities<br>Other expenditure<br>**Total payments**<br>**Excess (payments) over receipts**<br>**Transfers between funds**<br>Transfers between funds – in<br>Transfers between funds – out<br>**Net movement in funds**<br>**Cash funds at 1 January 2023**<br>**Cash funds at 31 December 2023**|12,726<br>—<br>36,910<br>**49,636**<br>9,255<br>736<br>—<br>—<br>**736**<br>1,168<br>2,618<br>—<br>2,481<br>**5,099**<br>1,882<br>—<br>—<br>220<br>**220**<br>—|
||**16,080**<br>**—**<br>**39,611**<br>**55,691**<br>12,305<br>230<br>—<br>—<br>**230**<br>—<br>14,116<br>1,153<br>40,110<br>**55,379**<br>12,409<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**—**<br>—|
||**14,346**<br>**1,153**<br>**40,110**<br>**55,609**<br>12,409|
||**1,734**<br>**(1,153)**<br>**(499)**<br>**82**<br>(104)<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—|
||**1,734**<br>**(1,153)**<br>**(499)**<br>**82**<br>(104)|
||**4,957**<br>**954**<br>**6**<br>**5,917**<br>6,021|
|||
||**6,691**<br>**(199)**<br>**(493)**<br>**5,999**<br>5,917|



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## **Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31 December St Nicholas South Ockendon** 

|**Cash Funds**<br>Cash at bank and in hand<br>**Liabilities**<br>Creditors: Amounts falling due in one year<br>Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year|**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**(£)**<br>Total<br>2022<br>(£)|
|---|---|
||**5,999**<br>**5,917**|
||**5,999**<br>**5,917**|
||**113**<br>6<br>**886**<br>886|
||**999**<br>**892**|



These financial statements have been approved by the PCC and signed on their behalf by Revd AT Frankland (PCC Chairman). 


Date: 28[th] August 2024 

## **Notes** : 

1. The financial statements of the PCC have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 using the Receipts and Payments basis. 

2. The movements in designated and restricted funds during the year were: 

|2.The movements in designa|ted and restricted funds during the year were:|
|---|---|
||**Balance B/fwd.**<br>**(£)**<br>**Receipts**<br>**(£)**<br>**Payments**<br>**(£)**<br>**Transfers**<br>**(£)**<br>**Balance**<br>**C/fwd.**<br>**(£)**|
|**Designated Funds**<br>Church Development Fund<br>Hall<br>Legacies<br>Special projects|2,534<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>2,534<br>(1,861)<br>—<br>(1,153)<br>—<br>(3,014)<br>(257)<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>(257)<br>538<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>538|
||**954**<br>—<br>**(1,153)**<br>—<br>**(199)**|
||**Balance B/fwd.**<br>**(£)**<br>**Receipts**<br>**(£)**<br>**Payments**<br>**(£)**<br>**Transfers**<br>**(£)**<br>**Balance**<br>**C/fwd.**<br>**(£)**|
|||
|**Restricted Funds**<br>St Nicholas Building Repair Fund<br>Agency Collection|—<br>39,391<br>(39,914)<br>—<br>(523)<br>6<br>220<br>(196)<br>—<br>30|
||**6**<br>**39,611**<br>**(40,110)**<br>**—**<br>**(493)**|



**Details of the funds on designated and restricted funds can be found in the main PCC notes to the financial statements.** 

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## **Analysis of Statement of assets and liabilities as at** 

## **31 December** 

## **St Nicholas South Ockendon** 

||**Unrestricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Designated**<br>**(£)**<br>**Restricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**(£)**<br>Total<br>2022<br>(£)|
|---|---|
|**Cash Funds  - Cash at bank and**<br>**in hand**<br>NatWest Current A/C 72403780<br>NatWest 72743131<br>Cash in hand<br>**Totals**<br>**Liabilities - Creditors: Amounts**<br>**falling due in one year**<br>Agency collections<br>Rector's church expenses<br>**Totals**<br>**Liabilities - Creditors: Amounts**<br>**falling due after more than one**<br>**year**<br>Working expenses of incumbent<br>outstanding<br>**Totals**|6,641<br>(199)<br>(1,627)<br>4,815<br>5,867<br>—<br>—<br>1,134<br>1,134<br>—<br>50<br>—<br>—<br>50<br>50|
||**6,691**<br>**(199)**<br>**(493)**<br>**5,999**<br>5,917|
||—<br>—<br>30<br>**30**<br>6<br>—<br>—<br>83<br>**83**<br>—|
||—<br>**—**<br>**113**<br>**113**<br>6|
||886<br>—<br>—<br>886<br>886|
||**886**<br>**—**<br>—<br>**886**<br>886|



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## **Analysis of receipts and payments St Nicholas South Ockendon** 

## **INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS** 

## **Donations and legacies** 

|**onations and legacies**||
|---|---|
|Gift Aid - Bank<br>Parish Giving Scheme<br>Gift Aid - Envelopes<br>Other planned giving<br>Loose plate collections<br>Giving through church<br>boxes<br>Candle stand<br>One-off Gift Aid gifts<br>Donations appeals etc.<br>Donations - coffee<br>Donation by Sumup or<br>Paypal<br>Tax recoverable on Gift<br>Aid<br>Other funds generated<br>Non-recurring one off<br>grants<br>**Total**|**Unrestricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Designated**<br>**(£)**<br>**Restricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Endowment**<br>**(£)**<br>**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**(£)**<br>Total<br>2022<br>(£)|
||180<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**180**<br>—<br>3,455<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**3,455**3,323<br>562<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**562**1,071<br>9<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**9**<br>16<br>2,065<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**2,065**2,547<br>180<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**180**<br>430<br>65<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**65**<br>55<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>3<br>4,155<br>—<br>4,410<br>—<br>**8,565**<br>517<br>265<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**265**<br>432<br>10<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**10**<br>184<br>640<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**640**<br>672<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>5<br>1,140<br>—<br>32,500<br>—<br>**33,640**<br>—|
||**12,726**<br>**—**<br>**36,910**<br>**—**<br>**49,636**9,255|



## **Income from charitable activities** 

|Fundraising – Change for<br>good<br>Fundraising  - Euro<br>sweepstakes<br>Fundraising – Coffee and<br>Chat<br>Fundraising - Winter Raffle<br>Fees for weddings and<br>funerals<br>**Total**|**Unrestricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Designated**<br>**(£)**<br>**Restricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Endowment**<br>**(£)**<br>**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**(£)**<br>Total<br>2022<br>(£)|
|---|---|
||66<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**66**<br>107<br>145<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**145**<br>—<br>201<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**201**<br>170<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>570<br>324<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**324**<br>321|
||**736**<br>**—**<br>**—**<br>**—**<br>**736**<br>1,168|



## **Other trading activities** 

|**ther trading activities**|||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||||||||||**Total**|<br>Total|
||**Unrestricted**||<br>**Designated**||**Restricted**||**Endowment**||<br>**2023**|<br>2022|
|||**(£)**|**(£)**||**(£)**||**(£)**||**(£)**|(£)|
|Fund raising|1,814|||—|2,481|||—|<br>**4,295**|<br>1,882|
|Church hall lettings - fund|804|||—||—||—|**804**|<br>—|
|raising|||||||||||
|**Total**|**2,618**|||**—**|**2,481**|||**—**|<br>**5,099**|<br>1,882|
|**ther income**|||||||||||
||||||||||**Total**|Total|
|**Unrestricted**||<br>**Designated**||<br>**Restricted**||<br>**Endowment**|||**2023**|2022|
||**(£)**||**(£)**||**(£)**||**(£)**||**(£)**|(£)|
|Agency Collections|—||—||220||—||220|—|
|**Total**|**—**||**—**||**220**||**—**||**220**|—|
||||||||||||
|**INCOME TOTAL**|**16,080**||**—**||**39,611**||**—**|<br>**55,691**||**12,305**|



## **Other income** 

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## **EXPENDITURE** 

## **Raising funds** 

|**EXPENDITURE**<br>**Raising funds**|**EXPENDITURE**<br>**Raising funds**|||
|---|---|---|---|
|**Unrestricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Designated**<br>**(£)**<br>**Restricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Endowment**<br>**(£)**<br>**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**(£)**<br>Total<br>2022<br>(£)<br>Costs of fetes & other<br>events<br>230<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**230**<br>—<br>**Total**<br>**230**<br>**—**<br>**—**<br>**—**<br>**230**<br>—<br>**Expenditure on charitable activities**<br>**Unrestricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Designated**<br>**(£)**<br>**Restricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Endowment**<br>**(£)**<br>**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**(£)**<br>Total<br>2022<br>(£)<br>Giving – relief and<br>development<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>105<br>Secular charities<br>—<br>—<br>196<br>—<br>**196**<br>115<br>Ministry parish share<br>etc.<br>4,000<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**4,000**<br>3,000<br>Working expenses of<br>incumbent<br>290<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**290**<br>226<br>Assistant clergy<br>expenses<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>746<br>Church running -<br>insurance<br>2,583<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**2,583**<br>2,661<br>Organ / piano tuning<br>348<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**348**<br>364<br>Church maintenance<br>3,807<br>—<br>23,400<br>—<br>**27,207**<br>2,598<br>Upkeep of services<br>326<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**326**<br>—<br>Administration<br>306<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**306**<br>—<br>Other expenses<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>Church running -<br>electric<br>840<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**840**<br>805<br>Church running - gas<br>97<br>494<br>—<br>—<br>**591**<br>595<br>Church running –<br>water<br>245<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**245**<br>459<br>Rent<br>98<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**98**<br>—<br>Hall running -<br>electricity<br>832<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**832**<br>350<br>Hall running – gas<br>82<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**82**<br>—<br>Hall running -<br>insurance<br>—<br>659<br>—<br>—<br>**659**<br>385<br>Hall running –<br>maintenance<br>262<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**262**<br>—<br>Church major repairs –<br>structure<br>—<br>—<br>13,766<br>—<br>**13,766**<br>—<br>Church major repairs –<br>Architects<br>—<br>—<br>2,748<br>—<br>**2,748**<br>—<br>**Total**<br>**14,116**<br>**1,153**<br>**40,110**<br>**—**<br>**55,379**<br>12,409<br>**EXPENDITURE**<br>**TOTAL**<br>**14,346**<br>**1,153**<br>**40,110**<br>**—**<br>**55,609**<br>12,409<br>**GRAND TOTAL**<br>**1,734**<br>**(1,153)**<br>**(499)**<br>**—**<br>**82**<br>(104)||**Unrestricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Designated**<br>**(£)**<br>**Restricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Endowment**<br>**(£)**<br>**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**(£)**<br>Total<br>2022<br>(£)||
|||230<br>|—<br>—<br>—<br>**230**<br>—|
|||**230**<br>|**—**<br>**—**<br>**—**<br>**230**<br>—|
||||**Restricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Endowment**<br>**(£)**<br>**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**(£)**<br>Total<br>2022<br>(£)|
||—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>4,000<br>—<br>290<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>2,583<br>—<br>348<br>—<br>3,807<br>—<br>326<br>—<br>306<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>840<br>—<br>97<br>494<br>245<br>—<br>98<br>—<br>832<br>—<br>82<br>—<br>—<br>659<br>262<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—||—<br>—<br>—<br>105<br>196<br>—<br>**196**<br>115<br>—<br>—<br>**4,000**<br>3,000<br>—<br>—<br>**290**<br>226<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>746<br>—<br>—<br>**2,583**<br>2,661<br>—<br>—<br>**348**<br>364<br>23,400<br>—<br>**27,207**<br>2,598<br>—<br>—<br>**326**<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**306**<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**840**<br>805<br>—<br>—<br>**591**<br>595<br>—<br>—<br>**245**<br>459<br>—<br>—<br>**98**<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**832**<br>350<br>—<br>—<br>**82**<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**659**<br>385<br>—<br>—<br>**262**<br>—<br>13,766<br>—<br>**13,766**<br>—<br>2,748<br>—<br>**2,748**<br>—|
||**14,116**<br>**1,153**||**40,110**<br>**—**<br>**55,379**<br>12,409|
|||||
|||||
||**14,346**<br>**1,153**||**40,110**<br>**—**<br>**55,609**<br>12,409|
|||||
||**1,734**<br>**(1,153)**||**(499)**<br>**—**<br>**82**<br>(104)|



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## **The Parish Churches Of Aveley St Michael and Purfleet St Stephen** 

**For the Year Ended 31[st] December 2023** 

**Team Rector:** The Rev’d AT Frankland 

**Team Vicars:** The Revd M Drummond 

## **Independent Examiner:** 

AP Day Accountants 

3 Hollow Cottages Purfleet RM19 1QP 

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## **Receipts and Payments Account for the year ended 31 December 2023 Aveley St Michael and Purfleet St Stephen** 

||**Unrestricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Designated**<br>**(£)**<br>**Restricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Endowment**<br>**(£)**<br>**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**(£)**<br>Total<br>2022<br>(£)|
|---|---|
|**Receipts**<br>Donations and legacies<br>Income from charitable activities<br>Other trading activities<br>Investments<br>Other income<br>**Total receipts**<br>**Payments**<br>Raising funds<br>Expenditure on charitable activities<br>Other expenditure<br>**Total payments**<br>**Deficit of (payments) over**<br>**receipts.**<br>**Transfers between funds**<br>Transfers between funds – in<br>Transfers between funds – out<br>**Net movement in funds**<br>**Cash funds at 1 January 2023**<br>**Cash funds at 31 December 2023**|19,262<br>—<br>650<br>—<br>**19,912**<br>16,372<br>639<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**639**<br>585<br>5,065<br>—<br>38<br>—<br>**5,103**<br>2,954<br>10,560<br>—<br>67<br>—<br>**10,627**<br>10,381<br>20,785<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**20,785**<br>1,689|
||**56,311**<br>—<br>**755**<br>—<br>**57,066**<br>31,981<br>1,350<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**1,350**<br>181<br>58,623<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**58,623**<br>34,159<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—|
||**59,973**<br>**—**<br>—<br>—<br>**59,973**<br>34,340|
||**(3,662)**<br>—<br>**755**<br>—<br>**(2,907)**<br>(2,359)<br>3,029<br>—<br>—<br>750<br>**3,779**<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>(3,779)<br>—<br>**(3,779)**<br>—|
||**(633)**<br>—<br>**(3,024)**<br>**750**<br>**(2,907)**<br>(2,359)|
||**6,037**<br>**5,385**<br>**33,503**<br>—<br>**44,925**<br>47,284|
|||
||**5,404**<br>**5,385**<br>**30,479**<br>**750**<br>**42,018**<br>44,925|



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## **Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31 December Aveley St Michael and Purfleet St Stephen** 

|**Aveley St Michael and Purfleet St**|**Stephen**|
|---|---|
|**Cash Funds**<br>Cash at bank and in hand<br>**Investment Assets**<br>Investment fund shares at market value<br>**Assets retained for Church use**<br>Car park<br>**Liabilities**<br>Creditors: Amounts falling due in one year<br>Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year|**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**(£)**<br>Total<br>2022<br>(£)|
||42,018<br>44,925|
||**42,018**<br>**44,925**|
||537<br>537|
||**537**<br>**537**|
||20,030<br>20,030|
||**20,030**<br>**20,030**|
||—<br>254<br>20,149<br>30,649|
||**20,149**<br>**30,903**|



These financial statements have been approved by the PCC and signed on their behalf by Revd AT Frankland (PCC Chairman). 


Date: 28[th] August 2024 

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## **Notes** : 

1. The financial statements of the PCC have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 using the Receipts and Payments basis. 

2. The movements in designated and restricted funds during the year were: 

|2.The movements in designa|ted and restricted funds during the year were:|
|---|---|
||**Balance B/fwd.**<br>**(£)**<br>**Receipts**<br>**(£)**<br>**Payments**<br>**(£)**<br>**Transfers**<br>**(£)**<br>**Balance**<br>**C/fwd.**<br>**(£)**|
|**Designated Funds**<br>Legacy St Stephen's<br>Special Projects – St Stephen Building Fund<br>St Stephen General Fund<br>Incumbents expenses<br>Legacy St Michael's|2,225<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>2,225<br>390<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>390<br>2,470<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>2,470<br>300<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>300<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—|
||**5,385**<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**5,385**|



||**Balance B/fwd.**<br>**(£)**<br>**Receipts**<br>**(£)**<br>**Payments**<br>**(£)**<br>**Transfers**<br>**(£)**<br>**Balance**<br>**C/fwd.**<br>**(£)**|
|---|---|
|**Restricted Funds**<br>Historic Agency collection<br>Agency Collection<br>Community Lunch<br>Gen Ecclesiastical<br>Sale of Land Aveley St Michael<br>Chairs<br>Memorial Garden<br>Choir Fund<br>Clock|(33)<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>(33)<br>254<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>254<br>1,334<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>1,334<br>3,779<br>—<br>—<br>(3,779)<br>—<br>2,121<br>67<br>—<br>—<br>2,188<br>13,700<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>13,700<br>7,842<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>7,842<br>1,689<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>1,689<br>2,817<br>688<br>—<br>—<br>3,505|
||**33,503**<br>**755**<br>**—**<br>**(3,779)**<br>**30,479**|



**Details of the funds on designated and restricted funds can be found in the main PCC notes to the financial statements.** 

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## **Analysis of assets and liabilities as at 31 December** 

||**Unrestricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Designated**<br>**(£)**<br>**Restricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Endowment**<br>**(£)**<br>**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**(£)**<br>Total<br>2022<br>(£)|
|---|---|
|**Cash Funds  - Cash at bank and in**<br>**hand**<br>Current acct - Barclays 90227196 -<br>Business Premium Barclays 33346269<br>CBF 10800657D Gen Ecclesiastical -<br>CBF 108001759D  Sale of Land Aveley<br>Cash in hand -<br>Cash in Hand St Stephens -<br>Community Lunch -<br>Unbanked Collections<br>**Totals**<br>**Investments Assets**<br>Gossett Grave CBF108001014S -<br>**Totals**<br>**Asset retained for Church Use**<br>Land -car park<br>**Totals**<br>**Liabilities – Creditors: Amounts**<br>**falling due in one year**<br>Agency collections<br>**Totals**<br>**Liabilities - Creditors: Amounts**<br>**falling due after more than one**<br>**year**<br>Diocesan Loan (2012)<br>Mr & Mrs Lee  - Loan (2012)<br>Working expenses of incumbent<br>outstanding<br>Rector's travel expenses St Michaels -<br>**Totals**|2,063<br>2,925<br>2,950<br>—<br>7,938<br>10,856<br>55<br>2,460<br>25,306<br>—<br>27,821<br>27,559<br>3,151<br>—<br>—<br>750<br>3,901<br>3,779<br>—<br>—<br>2,188<br>—<br>2,188<br>2,121<br>55<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>55<br>55<br>80<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>80<br>80<br>—<br>—<br>35<br>—<br>35<br>35<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>440|
||**5,404**<br>**5,385**<br>**30,479**<br>**750**<br>**42,018**<br>44,925|
||—<br>—<br>—<br>537<br>537<br>537|
||**—**<br>**—**<br>**—**<br>**537**<br>**537**<br>537|
||20,030<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>20,030<br>20,030|
||**20,030**<br>**—**<br>**—**<br>**—**<br>**20,030**<br>20,030|
||—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>254|
||**—**<br>**—**<br>—<br>**—**<br>—<br>254|
||12,525<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>12,525<br>12,525<br>2,500<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>2,500<br>2,500<br>5,124<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>5,124<br>15,624|
||—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—|
||**20,149**<br>**—**<br>**—**<br>**—**<br>**20,149**<br>30,649|



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## **Analysis of receipts and payments** 

## **Aveley St Michael and Purfleet St Stephen** 

## **INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS** 

## **Donations and legacies** 

|Gift Aid - Bank<br>Parish Giving Scheme<br>Paypal<br>Gift Aid - Envelopes<br>Other planned giving<br>Loose plate collections<br>Donations General<br>Tax recoverable on<br>Gift Aid<br>Legacies<br>Non-recurring one off<br>grants<br>Other funds generated<br>**Total**|**Unrestricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Designated**<br>**(£)**<br>**Restricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Endowment**<br>**(£)**<br>**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**(£)**<br>Total<br>2022<br>(£)|
|---|---|
||4,780<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**4,780**<br>4,907<br>2,926<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**2,926**<br>2,777<br>2,312<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**2,312**<br>116<br>1,550<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**1,550**<br>3,504<br>315<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**315**<br>—<br>2,033<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**2,033**<br>2,927<br>2,273<br>—<br>650<br>—<br>**2,923**<br>1,872<br>218<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**218**<br>269<br>500<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**500**<br>—<br>2,280<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**2,280**<br>75<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**75**<br>—|
||**19,262**<br>**—**<br>**650**<br>**—**<br>**19,912**<br>16,372|



## **Income from charitable activities** 

|Fundraising - CLOCK<br>Fees for weddings and<br>funerals<br>**Total**|**Unrestricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Designated**<br>**(£)**<br>**Restricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Endowment**<br>**(£)**<br>**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**(£)**<br>Total<br>2022<br>(£)|
|---|---|
||—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>750<br>639<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**639**<br>(165)|
||<br>**639**<br>**—**<br>—<br>**—**<br>**639**<br>585|



## **Other trading activities** 

|**ther trading activities**||
|---|---|
|Fundraising<br>Teas/coffees<br>Church hall lettings - fund<br>raising<br>**Total**|**Unrestricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Designated**<br>**(£)**<br>**Restricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Endowment**<br>**(£)**<br>**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**(£)**<br>Total<br>2022<br>(£)|
||3,289<br>—<br>38<br>—<br>**3,327**<br>1,219<br>26<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**26**<br>—<br>1,750<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**1,750**<br>1,735|
||**5,065**<br>—<br>**38**<br>**—**<br>**5,103**<br>2,954|



## **Investments** 

|**nvestments**||
|---|---|
|Bank and building<br>society interest<br>Rent from land or<br>buildings<br>**Total**|**Unrestricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Designated**<br>**(£)**<br>**Restricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Endowment**<br>**(£)**<br>**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**(£)**<br>Total<br>2022<br>(£)|
||384<br>—<br>67<br>—<br>**451**<br>104<br>10,176<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**10,176**10,277|
||**10,560**<br>**—**<br>**67**<br>**—**<br>**10,627**10,381|



## **Other income** 

**Total** Total 

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|Choir fund<br>Insurance claim<br>Total<br>**INCOME TOTAL**|**Unrestricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Designated**<br>**(£)**|**Restricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Endowment**<br>**(£)**<br>**2023**<br>**(£)**<br>2022<br>(£)|
|---|---|---|
||—<br>—<br>20,785<br>—|—<br>—<br>—<br>1,689<br>—<br>—<br>**20,785**<br>—|
||**20,785**<br>**—**|—<br>**—**<br>**20,785**<br>1,689|
||||
||**56,311**<br>—|**755**<br>**—**<br>**57,066**<br>31,981|



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## **EXPENDITURE** 

## **Raising funds** 

|**Unrestricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Designated**<br>**(£)**<br>**Restricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Endowment**<br>**(£)**<br>**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**(£)**<br>Total<br>2022<br>(£)<br>Costs of fundraising<br>1,350<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**1,350**<br>181<br>**Total**<br>**1,350**<br>**—**<br>**—**<br>**—**<br>**1,350**<br>181<br>**Expenditure on charitable activities**<br>**Unrestricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Designated**<br>**(£)**<br>**Restricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Endowment**<br>**(£)**<br>**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**(£)**<br>Total<br>2022<br>(£)<br>Giving to charities<br>450<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**450**<br>—<br>Ministry parish share<br>etc.<br>3,000<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**3,000**<br>1,000<br>Working expenses of<br>incumbent<br>10,500<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**10,500**<br>16,000<br>Asst Clergy expenses<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>350<br>Church running -<br>insurance<br>1,346<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**1,346**<br>1,635<br>Organ / piano tuning<br>154<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**154**<br>152<br>Church maintenance<br>6,134<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**6,134**<br>2,143<br>Upkeep of services<br>438<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**438**<br>240<br>Church expenses<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>1,617<br>Upkeep of churchyard<br>18,433<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**18,433**<br>1,000<br>Administration<br>1,026<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**1,026**<br>380<br>Sum up fees<br>39<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**39**<br>—<br>Church running -<br>electric<br>9,679<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**9,679**<br>4,790<br>Church running -<br>water<br>77<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**77**<br>72<br>Hall running -<br>insurance<br>2,747<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**2,747**<br>1,973<br>Hall running –<br>maintenance<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>207<br>Governance costs<br>Examination/audit fee<br>600<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**600**<br>600<br>Church major repairs -<br>Architects<br>4,000<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**4,000**<br>2,000<br>**Total**<br>**58,623**<br>**—**<br>—<br>**—**<br>**58,623**<br>34,159<br>**EXPENDITURE**<br>**TOTAL**<br>**59,973**<br>**—**<br>—<br>**—**<br>**59,973**<br>34,340<br>**GRAND TOTAL**<br>**(3,662)**<br>—<br>**755**<br>**—**<br>**(2,907)**<br>(2,359)|**Unrestricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Designated**<br>**(£)**<br>**Restricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Endowment**<br>**(£)**<br>**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**(£)**<br>Total<br>2022<br>(£)<br>Costs of fundraising<br>1,350<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**1,350**<br>181<br>**Total**<br>**1,350**<br>**—**<br>**—**<br>**—**<br>**1,350**<br>181<br>**Expenditure on charitable activities**<br>**Unrestricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Designated**<br>**(£)**<br>**Restricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Endowment**<br>**(£)**<br>**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**(£)**<br>Total<br>2022<br>(£)<br>Giving to charities<br>450<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**450**<br>—<br>Ministry parish share<br>etc.<br>3,000<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**3,000**<br>1,000<br>Working expenses of<br>incumbent<br>10,500<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**10,500**<br>16,000<br>Asst Clergy expenses<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>350<br>Church running -<br>insurance<br>1,346<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**1,346**<br>1,635<br>Organ / piano tuning<br>154<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**154**<br>152<br>Church maintenance<br>6,134<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**6,134**<br>2,143<br>Upkeep of services<br>438<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**438**<br>240<br>Church expenses<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>1,617<br>Upkeep of churchyard<br>18,433<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**18,433**<br>1,000<br>Administration<br>1,026<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**1,026**<br>380<br>Sum up fees<br>39<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**39**<br>—<br>Church running -<br>electric<br>9,679<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**9,679**<br>4,790<br>Church running -<br>water<br>77<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**77**<br>72<br>Hall running -<br>insurance<br>2,747<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**2,747**<br>1,973<br>Hall running –<br>maintenance<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>207<br>Governance costs<br>Examination/audit fee<br>600<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**600**<br>600<br>Church major repairs -<br>Architects<br>4,000<br>—<br>—<br>—<br>**4,000**<br>2,000<br>**Total**<br>**58,623**<br>**—**<br>—<br>**—**<br>**58,623**<br>34,159<br>**EXPENDITURE**<br>**TOTAL**<br>**59,973**<br>**—**<br>—<br>**—**<br>**59,973**<br>34,340<br>**GRAND TOTAL**<br>**(3,662)**<br>—<br>**755**<br>**—**<br>**(2,907)**<br>(2,359)|**Unrestricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Designated**<br>**(£)**<br>**Restricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Endowment**<br>**(£)**<br>**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**(£)**<br>Total<br>2022<br>(£)|**Unrestricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Designated**<br>**(£)**<br>**Restricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Endowment**<br>**(£)**<br>**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**(£)**<br>Total<br>2022<br>(£)|**Unrestricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Designated**<br>**(£)**<br>**Restricted**<br>**(£)**<br>**Endowment**<br>**(£)**<br>**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**(£)**<br>Total<br>2022<br>(£)|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||1,350|—|—<br>—<br>**1,350**<br>181|
|||**1,350**|**—**|**—**<br>**—**<br>**1,350**<br>181|
||||<br>**Restricted**<br>**(£)**|<br>**Endowment**<br>**(£)**<br>**Total**<br>**2023**<br>**(£)**<br>Total<br>2022<br>(£)|
||||<br>—<br> <br>—<br> <br>—<br> <br>—<br> <br>—<br> <br>—<br> <br>—<br> <br>—<br> <br>—<br> <br>—<br> <br>—<br> <br>—<br> <br>—<br> <br>—<br> <br>—<br> <br>—<br> <br>—<br> <br>—|<br>—<br>**450**<br>—<br> <br>—<br>**3,000**<br>1,000<br> <br>—<br>**10,500**<br>16,000<br> <br>—<br>—<br>350<br> <br>—<br>**1,346**<br>1,635<br> <br>—<br>**154**<br>152<br> <br>—<br>**6,134**<br>2,143<br> <br>—<br>**438**<br>240<br> <br>—<br>—<br>1,617<br> <br>—<br>**18,433**<br>1,000<br> <br>—<br>**1,026**<br>380<br> <br>—<br>**39**<br>—<br> <br>—<br>**9,679**<br>4,790<br> <br>—<br>**77**<br>72<br> <br>—<br>**2,747**<br>1,973<br> <br>—<br>—<br>207<br> <br>—<br>**600**<br>600<br> <br>—<br>**4,000**<br>2,000|
||||<br>—|**—**<br>**58,623**<br>34,159|
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||**59,973**<br>**—**||—|**—**<br>**59,973**<br>34,340|
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||**(3,662)**<br>—||**755**|**—**<br>**(2,907)**<br>(2,359)|



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