2024-12-31-accounts

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 2024

Team Rector: The Rev’d AT Frankland

Team Vicar:

The Rev’d M Drummond

Bankers: Barclays Nat West

Independent Examiner:

Phillip Obe

Charity Number: 1183107

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Mardyke Team Ministry – Annual Report of the Parochial Church Council for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

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 from 1 January 2023 until the date this report was approved are:

Incumbent:	The Revd AT Frankland(Chairman)
Team Vicar:	The Revd M Drummond
Team Readers:	G Pettit H Webster
Wardens:	Linda Buckingham (2022) Christine Langan (2023) Demus Lee (2021) Katia D’Arcy Cumber (2024) Zyle Mills (2019)	All Saints All Saints Saint Michael Saint Nicholas Saint Stephen
Assistant Warden:	Helen Anthony Margaret Denga Danford Denga	St Michael St Stephen St Stephen
Elected members PCC:	Sue Stamp, Andrew Hailes Margaret Verity.	All Saints Saint Michael Saint Stephen
DCC:	Vicki Akinosho John Buckingham Julie Heap Kingsley Hoskyns Jasmin Buckingham. Candice Ursell Carol Elliott Ann Copeland Sophina Aasong. Pamela Bunton Fiona Bunton. Jane Namulindwa.	All Saints All Saints All Saints All Saints All Saints Saint Michael Saint Michael Saint Michael Saint Michael Saint Nicholas Saint Nicholas Saint Stephen
Representatives on the DeanerySynod:	Sara Honnor Katrine Ford	All Saints Saint Nicholas

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	David Savage (Elected during the year)	St Michael
Representative on 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 2024

At the end of the year 2024 there were 127 people on the Electoral Roll for the Mardyke Team, of these 112 are resident in the parish and 15 are non- resident.

Glynis Pettit

Review of the year

CHURCHWARDEN’S ANNUAL REPORT

Churchwarden’s Annual Report All Saints Church, Belhus Park

It does not seem possible that another year has passed by. Many of us refer to the pandemic as a timeline, oh that was before the pandemic or that was after the pandemic. | do not feel that everything is as it was prior to March 2020. However, we need to celebrate the positives. We have a steady congregation of 25 – 30 people each Sunday, obviously it would be marvellous if this number increased. Unfortunately, we have a lack of children and as they are tomorrow’s future it would be lovely to be able to address this area of need at All Saints.

We had our summer and Christmas Fayres which bought in a lot of people and gave us the opportunity to talk to people from the local community. These events help us raise much needed funds for our ever-increasing finance bills. We continue to pay as much of the parish share as we can, but like everything else this has increased. We are holding Coffee, Cake and Chat events once every month where possible. These do not bring in huge amounts of money but again give us the opportunity to meet people and spend time together in

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fellowship with one another. We still run our quiz evening, although the attendance at these is quite small.

Our fundraising for our new toilet/kitchen is a work in progress. In March 2025 members of the congregation met with the architect and were given an opportunity to ask him any questions.

Our Carol and Crib and Christingle service were both well attended. Many families say how they look forward to this each year and for them this is the start of Christmas. Midnight Mass was well attended too.

Our children’s Mothering Sunday activity morning was well attended and enjoyed. It is lovely to hear the children ‘chatting’ about what they are going to make to take home. As always Shirley’s cake decorating was a firm favourite.

Sadly we said goodbye to Trevor Fuller and Jim Smith.

It was lovely to see Wyen, Alberto, Oscar and Irene when they visited one Sunday in April. Both the children seemed to have grown up and Oscar is enjoying school.

Clergy

We at All Saints continue to thank God for Father Matt Drummond. We are grateful for his ministry and input into our parish. The congregation is thankful to have someone caring and praying for them and with them. Consistency gives us a feeling of security. We pray that Fr. Matt will have a speedy recovery from his recent accident. It is good to see the connection with the local schools continuing to flourish and grow. It is lovely to be able to welcome the children into church and we pray that this may encourage them to attend in the future.

Thank you, Reverand Tara Frankland, for continuing to be the ‘boss’ and for ensuring things run as smoothly as possible throughout the team as we know this is not always an easy task. It is just not possible to please everyone all of the time.

Services

The congregation appear to have adjusted to having communion fortnightly. We continue to have Morning Prayer and the service of Prayer and Praise on alternative Sundays to the Eucharist.

It would be a joy to see more baptisms and a wedding would be lovely.

Bell ringing continues on Remembrance Sunday at All Saints although the main service of remembrance takes place at St. Nicholas South Ockendon.

We celebrated Harvest

We continue to be grateful to Father Matt for completing the Service Register and making sure any online services are recorded in the book.

Activities and Groups

The craft group continues to meet on Tuesday in Church from 2 pm – 4 pm.

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St Nicholas’ Church, South Ockendon

Churchwarden’s Report 2024

St Nick’s found herself wardenless during the first part of 2024 after our previous warden, Anne Pool, moved away. I would like to start by thanking her for all that she did during her time at St Nick’s, be it her time, her prayer, her encouragement. It is largely thanks to her that we finally got started on the urgently needed works to keep this ancient building standing. We miss her.

The most significant thing in the life of St Nick’s has been starting to address the urgent works that were identified in quinquennial reports going back at least to 2011. After much hard work and persistence and with thanks also to Demus Lee, without whose expert guidance we would be in all sorts of chaos, the work started, making sure the top of the tower was secured. The remainder of 2024 saw emails flying backwards and forwards regarding accessing the HLF grant that we had been awarded and providing all the information required (which seemed to change on a fairly regular basis) to attain the muchneeded faculty that would allow the works to continue. In the midst of this, we had scaffolding stolen from the tower and the ongoing battle with the pigeons – now evicted from the church tower, but still hanging around despite all that has been done to encourage them to move on. We are grateful to our builder, Mike Stokes, who waited so patiently to be paid until our grant funding came in, which had still not happened by the end of the year. In the background we have also had contact from Thurrock Council regarding the church hall. This is currently on the back burner. Our heating was a real problem. Having thought one of the boilers had finally died, in the end it was brought back and by chance, a glitch with our sum up account meant that enough money had built up to pay for these works. The heating is in dire need of replacement. We look forward to significant progress in funding and all aspects of fabric matters in 2025.

It has been difficult to do a lot of fundraising during the year, largely due to personnel. We managed an open day in the summer and our annual Christmas Fair, as well as sweepstakes at every possible opportunity. Macmillan took place as usual and we have also encouraged support of our local Foodbank with AdLent and Advent initiatives as well as our Harvest collection. We were also pleased to welcome back the Commedia Christmas Carol for their third year. It is worth noting that we were unable to pay much of our Parish Share this year – we are more than willing, but resources only stretch as far as they can.

We are small in number and while we have been joined by one or two new faces, we have also lost some regulars as people have moved away. This continues to be our greatest challenge and we must continue to seek ways to encourage growth if we are to survive. We are grateful that the small core at SN pitch in in so many ways, but when you can count this core on your fingers without needing your thumbs, it makes doing anything feel like an insurmountable challenge.

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Our regular activities continue. Coffee & Chat was reduced to a one-hour slot after dwindling numbers; sadly, we are pitching against community activities that are better resourced and attended. Our online offering has continued, with Night Prayer taking place on Tuesday nights on Zoom, as it has since early 2020. Our streamed Morning Prayer also continues, but it would be good to have others involved, rather than relying on one person to make sure alternatives are provided when no one is available to do these.

As ever, thanks go to all who have kept things running during the year, Fr Matt, Revd Tara Glynis and Henry for their ministry to us, those who have taken on responsibility of one kind or another, those who have pitched in as and when they can and those who have held us in prayer. We continue to pray that as we start to deal with some of the fabric issues, we will have more space, energy and resources to focus on how we welcome more people into the St Nick’s family.

Kat D’Arcy Cumber (Church Warden)

CHURCHWARDEN’S ANNUAL REPORT (Including Fabric Report) 2024

St Michael’s Church, Aveley

Fabric

St Michael’s

The church is in a good state of general repair, except for some ongoing problems of dampness in the walls in the south west and north east corners of the south aisle, the north aisle and the west wall in the porch. The cause of these damp areas has been found and remedied. The vestry walls have dried out well and are no longer on the watch list. Other areas of walls that were previously showing signs of dampness had dried out well and are now showing signs of dry blisters. All the above works will be carried out under minor repairs as soon as possible.

The roof and wastewater goods around the church are in good order and are reasonably clear of debris, although one down pipe on the south elevation overflowed causing some dampness on the wall adjoining the extension. Clearing the gutters of lichen from the roof tiles will remedy the situation. There are approximately six roof tiles missing over the expanse of all rooves but are not detrimental to water incursion. They will be replaced in due course.

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 from mature trees. We continue to suffer from overgrown boundary walls and fences because the Council’s cleaning and greening team has neglected to maintain them and had to be reminded. The graveyard was invaded by a family of breeding foxes who caused considerable damage by digging breeding chambers along the south side leaving a number of collapsed tunnels. We have had complaints from the council about the danger the holes posed to their greening and grass cutting team. So far the council have refused to accept responsibility for filling in the holes but offered help. We will need to have a clear understanding of where the responsibilities lie for Insurance liabilities purposes.

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Our attempts to further our proposal to build a new church hall in the graveyard by applying for outline planning consent had been denied for now. The reason for the refusal was to allow further consideration on the design and size of the proposal. It has been decided to rest our case for the moment and have a further look at it as soon as planning consent is given to our Mill Road housing development project.

It would be fair to say that we were well supported by the DAC in our endeavours to get the planning consent, so I take this opportunity to thank the DAC for their support.

Boundary

Keeping the boundaries fully maintained by the Council is an ongoing project for us. However, the graveyard has been well maintained throughout the year.

Church services

The good news is that we have seen consistent growth in church attendance over the last year for which we are heartened. We continue to include as many members of the congregation as possible in taking part in the ministry of worship each Sunday, This has brought out some interesting talents in the services and in other ways which are not service related but for which we are blessed. As a congregation, we have reacted well to the group services every fifth Sunday. Perhaps we could get a better turnout if we were to be more proactive and offer lifts to other churches on fifth Sundays.

We were fortunate to have had Tara at most of our services throughout the year. We have all taken well to the all-in-one sacrament of intinction.

Fundraising events

We opened the church to fundraising events three times 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 missed out the December street Christmas market which has been a very important part of our community outreach and fundraising. We all joined in for the St Stephen’s fayre which was a success, thanks to Zyle and his team. We were blessed again this year with some unexpected sterling support and help from family and friends including massive gifts from strangers who are no longer strangers but friends. We continue to raise funds for the clock repairs. Again, thanks to everyone for contributing to church funds and projects. See annual accounts for specific items.

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 no longer live in the parish. Many of them tell of the strong ties with their parents and grandparents. Many thanks to Joan Gibson, Joan is the goto person with anything to do with the Saturday morning drop-in. She made 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 complex. Members from Sunnyside form an important part of our church family as well as playing their part in church life. Most of their carers who attend church services with their charges are from non-Christian background.

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The community shed on Thursdays is a knock out. It is not all about repairing items. It also provides the opportunity to mend broken spirits and cheer up sad souls. Combination of other things including fundraising ideas with table-top sales; drop in for a cuppa and a chat, parents dropping in on the way from school with kids in tow. We now get calls from people who are looking for companionship away from the loneliness of the home. We are able to bring people together. Lots of laughter can be heard coming from the church. Drop-in is from 2pm to 4.30pm every Thursday. If you go down to the church on any Thursday afternoon you will certainly get a big surprise as there is always a tea party going on. We hope to bring Foodbank back to St Michael in 2025

The Church Hall Development

We have made good progress at last. We are now expecting planning consent in the next three months.

The site is still fenced in and has a weekly monitoring regime by us. We are still insured for public liability with strict criteria set by the insurance company to make sure that we reduce the risk of easy access by the public.

Finance :

Our finances are on a timely upward trajectory, yet not fast enough to meet all our expenses such as the family Share. There is still room for improvement. Hopefully we can revive our stewardship scheme in the coming year (2025). The card reader is playing its part in encouraging more people to give and to increase their giving. The parish giving scheme is also playing its part in planned giving but unfortunately we have not yet reached a high enough percentage of givers as in other parishes around the country. We will continue to advertise its merits as an easy way to give with regularity.

Appreciation and Thanks

We appreciate the efforts and dedication of service we received from Tara and Matt. We are mindful of the efforts needed to care for everyone in our parish, especially during holy week and festivals. One cannot legislate against sickness and the addition of funerals, yet their dedication kept the team on track.

Thank you to Joan Gibson for the many jobs she does with great skills, Nigel for the massive contribution he makes in supporting me with maintenance and cleaning in and around the church and graveyard, to Helen Anthony our deputy churchwarden. We thank you Helen for doing the catering for the Michaelmas lunch. My fundraising team of Carol Elliot, John and Anne Copeland, Ann Lee and Doreen Proctor just to name a few, plays a massive part in our fundraising efforts. The spring Fayre and Christmas Fayre would not happen without them.

Thank you to everyone at St Michaels, your support is much valued.

Parish wise, I must give a big thank you to Sue Stamp our PCC secretary and music leader in our parish. Sue also doubles up in support of the DCCs and is also involved in the craft group. Sue, you are much appreciated by us all. Thank you to Henry and Glynis. Henry supports us spiritually and Glynis has other tasks including the important work of community outreach. You are all loved and valued.

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Events for 2025

Our Spring Fayre will be on 17[th] May. Michaelmas on 28[th] September. We are hosting the 2025 harvest lunch in October.

Summary

We are thankful for God’s blessings, 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 and prayers. We are blessed with love and support of so many people of good will. May 2025 be God led. Please pray for our clergy and all in our team.

God bless Demus,

05.03 2025

St Stephen’s Warden’s Report to APCM 2024

As you know I have come to the end of my tenure as Warden and will now step back completely. While it may have come out of necessity it has been a pleasure to serve in this capacity. I would like to thank the members of St Stephens, my fellow wardens, clergy and all the friends of the church, for all the support and understanding which was pivotal in my being able to perform the role.

Over the past year, our average attendance has steadily increased to around twenty-five. We frequently welcome visitors and returning members at Sunday Services. We are well into our post Covid rebuild and seeing green shoots of the re-forming of ministries for Cleaning, Hospitality, Sunday School and Worship.

Our community links remain very strong we continue to work closely with the Riverview Community Trust, Thurrock Food Bank, Purfleet-on-Thames Community Forum, Start Thurrock 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, some minor works are still outstanding, see below for details. We have been working in partnership with The South Essex Community Payback Team and they have done an excellent job tidying up the grounds. They will continue to visit our site fortnightly.

Outstanding Works

Loose roof tiles

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

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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 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 onto 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.

Miscellaneous

• The large Cross which was removed from the Altar 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.

• While the relations with the Riverside Community Trust remains good and the church are committed to having the Trust on site. I am concerned that currently there is no rental agreement in place as the previous one had elapsed some years ago. Some years back the Trust were presented with the updated agreement but to date this document has not been signed by the Trust. We need to get this document signed off. So both church and trust have the assurance they need.

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.

To Father Matt it has been a pleasure getting to know you and Tabatha and would like you wish you all the best as you continue in your ministry in your new Parish.

Report prepared by Zyle Mills (Church Warden)

14/05/2025

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PCC & DCC Reports

PCC SECRETARY’S REPORT FOR THE MARDYKE TEAM 2024.

The PCC consists of the Clergy, Readers, Churchwardens, Deanery Synod Representatives and Lay Representatives from each of our four churches. Officers to the PCC are elected annually and for 2024/2025 have been: Lay Chair -Linda Buckingham, Secretary to the PCCSue Stamp, Treasurers- All Saints Linda Buckingham, Saint Nicholas Christine Ford, Saint Michael’s and Saint Stephen’s Demus Lee.

The Team Safeguarding Officers are: Christine Langan for All Saints and Saint Nicholas, and new this year, Helen Antony for Saint Michael’s and Saint Stephen’s. The PCC adopted the National Safeguarding and Diocesan Policy and there are relevant folders in each church which are amended by our Officers as new information and updates arrive from the Diocese.

Safeguarding has been prominent in the news this year, which led to the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, for his mishandling of allegations of sexual abuse within the Church of England. This reflected badly on the Church as a whole and specifically the Diocese of Chelmsford which has been at the centre of some of the allegations. A Safeguarding Dashboard has now been introduced across the Diocese which will enable our Officers and Clergy to access information as and when needed. This was agreed by PCC with further discussions as to who may access it, after it has bedded in. Some members felt that Churchwardens should also have access. The importance of DBS checks and Safeguarding training cannot be stressed enough. All members of PCC and DCC should work through levels one and two on the Diocesan website. Higher levels are required for Safeguarding Officers, Incumbents and Readers. All people involved with children/young people or vulnerable adults on a temporary or single occasion, must complete a Confidential Declaration Form, to be kept in the Safeguarding folders. A consultation for the appointment of the new Archbishop of Canterbury is underway.

Much of the business of the PCC this year has related to Faculties and repairs. Saint Nicholas has major issues with the building, especially the tower (which has been in danger of collapsing) and the roof (which leaks!) Anne Pool, former Church Warden, had worked hard to access some funding and fill in necessary paperwork etc Unfortunately for Saint Nicholas she moved to Bedford at the end of 2023, to be closer to her family which left a void. Katia D’Arcy Cumber and Demus Lee have been picking up the pieces ever since. Progress has been made and it is good to report that long awaited grants have finally been received. The builder has been extremely patient, waiting to be paid for the work already completed. This was held up due to pigeons making the tower their home, a muddle over faculty, inclement weather and problems with the scaffolding. Demus and Katia deserve medals for pushing the project forward. Once the external work is completed, the internal work can begin. Add to this the heating system has continued to cause problems and the Treasurer received a gas bill for £10,000 pound. This has now been dealt with and has been massively reduced. Chris has also asked that they come and read the meter. The faculty for the tabernacle in memory of John Pettit has been agreed by PCC and applied for.

Saint Michael’s are continuing with several faculties, one to replace many, not all, pews with chairs. These have been ordered. A second is to create a Memorial Garden on site. As this

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affects the graveyard, further consents were needed. Demus is also overseeing two major developments. It is proposed to build a new Hall on the Saint Michael’s site. Plans have been drawn and submitted to the DAC at Chelmsford, Heritage England and Thurrock Planning. However, Heritage England would like to see the building turned through ninety degrees and Thurrock Council want to link the project to the re-development of the Mill Lane site. They would also like consideration of the Manor Farm site, if agreement with the owners can be reached. The DAC have approved the plans and at the moment they are pushing for all parties to agree their plans. So we wait. The Mill Lane site, meanwhile, is at a standstill as Thurrock Finance team want this linked to the Hall Development, ensuring that any money made from the Mill Lane project will finance the new Hall project. Hopefully, progress will soon be made.

Saint Stephen’s and the Riverside Trust are endeavouring to develop amenities in the church with the possibility of developing the whole site. Bishop Adam is to work with Saint Stephen’s to ensure that the church’s needs are met. Discussions have been ongoing with all parties involved. Once plans are drawn up, faculty and funding can be sought.

All Saints meanwhile are trying to install a toilet for the disabled and a new kitchen, in the church. The architect has drawn up plans and visited to discuss them. Linda Buckingham has given further feedback. Once satisfied, faculty and funding can be applied for. Various events have taken place to raise money for this, as funding is likely to be difficult to come by. Linda has received a donation of £1000 towards this but there is a long way to go.

Finances for all four churches have been a continuous struggle. We appear to be on a treadmill of fundraising events in order to pay Parish Share. This continues to be a burden with our ordinary outgoings using much of our income. We continue to do our best. The PCC has asked that we have someone from the Diocesan finance, come to speak with us about our concerns but this hasn’t happened yet.

Despite all of this the Team has continued to function. Team services have continued in the now familiar pattern and we have joined together for patronal services. Michaelmas was celebrated with a Team service and lunch, Saint Nicholas invited the Area Dean, David Rollins to preach, All Saints will be hosting a Team service and barbecue in June to which the new Archdeacon of Southend, Sue Lucas, has been invited and agreed to come. Christmas services and events were well attended overall. Revd. Tara and Father Matt worked with our local schools and their Christmas celebrations, either in school or in church. A Community carol service was held at Saint Nicholas. Carol services were held at All Saints and Saint Michael’s with All Saints choir being supported by Anne and John Copeland and Alex Hatch from Saint Michael’s. Our thanks also to Robert Petherum who assisted on the organ. We could not produce the music we do, without him. We trialled a choir practise for members at Saint Michael’s, to try and revive a choir there, but unfortunately there was little interest! Henry has been responsible for leading a Bible Study group held fortnightly on Tuesday evenings at All Saints and Father Matt has led the Lent study Group on Wednesday evenings after choir at All Saints. Comedia once again performed in All Saints, Saint Nicholas and Saint Michael’s. They hope next year to work in all four churches, if they can get funding. Our thanks to them. We have held our usual fund raising events-quiz nights, coffee mornings Christmas and Summer Fairs etc and they have been a good way to meet members of the community. We held a Children’s Craft session

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for Mothering Sunday at All Saints and this was enjoyed by all, with some old faces returning and some new faces too.

There is money available from the Diocese for work with children and young people. This is part of the Strategic Mission and Ministry Investment Board or SMMIB. At present our Team has not considered this resource but may be able to access some in due course. We have continued to support Ukraine with clothing etc which is distributed via Saint John’s Tilbury and responded with donations to the major world emergencies throughout the year. A Macmillan coffee morning was held at Saint Nicholas in September. Foodbanks have continued to be available on Thursday at All Saints, Friday at Saint Stephen’s and Saturdays now back at Saint Michael’s, for our local communities.

The Repair Shed at Saint Michael’s continues to expand. The craft group at All Saints has gained new members, two of whom contributed to the Children’s Craft session. Our thanks to them. Saint Nicholas knit and natter group continues on Wednesdays. Saint Stephen’s is well used by the Riverside Trust.

Sadly we have lost members of our congregations this year. Trevor Fuller was a stalwart of All Saints Foodbank, Mo Lawson a long term member of Saint Michael’s and more recently a member of the Craft Group and Jim Smith who attended Saint Michael’s and All Saints. All are missed and remembered.

We had a very enjoyable team visit to Rochester in December. This was for the Christmas market and was organised by Linda Buckingham. It is hoped that further excursions will happen. Our thanks to Linda.

An important discussion that took place at PCC was the increase in Direct Cremation / Burials. This is where the funeral is pre- arranged with no family members in attendance. Members expressed concern at the problems those left behind have faced as some feel it gives no closure. Many members were able to give examples of this. Both Tara and Matt confirmed that they are willing to conduct memorial services for those who need it and asked that we make people aware of that.

It has been a busy year again and despite everything we continue on. Our thanks to both Tara and Matt for all their hard work and support, for all that we are aware of and especially all that they do that we remain unaware of.

Also thanks to every member of the congregations who support in whatever capacity and not forgetting members of our local communities who may not be able to commit to the Christian Faith themselves but support us in countless ways. May God continue to Bless our communities, our congregations and our families through this next year.

Sue Stamp. Secretary to the Mardyke Team. April 2025

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ALL SAINTS AND SAINT NICHOLAS’ DCC SECRETARY’S REPORT 2024

Although five meetings of the DCC were timetabled since the last APCM, one had to be cancelled due to a serious accident which completely gridlocked the surrounding roads, so that no one could get in or out of Ockendon at the time! Officers for the year were elected at the first meeting-Father Matt -Chair, Linda Buckingham-Deputy Chair and Sue Stamp Secretary.

Christine Langan remains as the Safeguarding Officer for All Saints and Saint Nicholas. She reminded us that all members of DCC must have an up-to-date DBS and that we should all use the online training from the Diocesan website at levels 1 and 2. Chris will keep a record of who has done what eventually but there were problems with the Diocesan site in the early part of the year. Now that a Safeguarding Dashboard has been made available to the Officers and Clergy, it should simplify matters. The DCC adopted the Diocesan National Safeguarding Policy.

Work on the repairs at Saint Nicholas have now begun. Grants have been received which means others will be available. The builder, who has been very patient, has now been paid for the work he has completed. Pigeons were a problem at the start and when work restarted after Christmas, another clean up took place. The falconer was brought in again. The roof has also been leaking. A site meeting took place in April. Katia D’Arcy-Cumber and Demus Lee (Saint Michael’s) are now over-seeing the work.

An anonymous donation of £10,000 was made to the repair fund and a short-term loan from Saint Michael’s was gratefully received and has since been repaid. Saint Nicholas Church Hall is still not being used. The Council, having had a complaint about the state of it, came and looked, changed the lock but have still not given a key to the church. Katia is following this up. The Council have been told that there is no money available to repair the Hall as the church building is the priority. Also, the lease is due to expire soon, so further discussions need to take place.

At All Saints, Linda Buckingham has contacted the DAC and an architect with a view to installing a toilet for the disabled and a new kitchen, in the church. The architect has drawn up plans and came and explained them, with pictures to enhance them. There was a lot of discussion and questions. Linda has reported back to him points that were raised. She has received a donation of £1000 for this project and there have been several fund-raising activities. However, we have a long way to go.

Julie Heap has been checking the facilities and costs of hiring other local Halls. Linda is intending to raise the fees for the Hall but needed some comparisons. Thanks to Julie for that.

Finances continue to be a concern at both churches. All Saints have contributed to the Parish Share and both churches have now set up standing orders to the Diocese. Outreach has taken various forms. In September, Glynis hosted a Coffee Morning for Macmillan. All Saints held a Choral Evensong. Both events went well.

Harvest Supper was held at All Saints in October with the produce being auctioned by the bag. Leftover tins were donated to Food Bank and the money raised was sent to Christian Aid. All Soul’s service was held in All Saints and Remembrance was commemorated at Saint Nicholas, with Father Matt leading the service and silence by the War Memorial.

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All Saints Patronal was celebrated with a joint service with Saint Nicholas and Saint Nicholas’ Patronal was a Team service with David Rollins, Area Dean, preaching. A trip to Rochester Christmas Market was organised by Linda and was open to all. We had a brilliant time! A visit to the Sweeps’ Festival is being planned for early May and a trip to Faversham Hop Festival is also in the pipeline. Again, open to all.

Christmas services were well attended although numbers were slightly down at Saint Nicholas. Father Matt visited schools for their celebrations and some schools visited All Saints for theirs. There was also a performance by Comedia, of Christmas Carol, in both churches.

Henry has been leading a Bible Study group for the Team, hosted at All Saints. Saint Nicholas continue with their zoom meetings and online services. Father Matt led the Lent Course for the Team.

Craft Group in All Saints and Knit and Natter at Saint Nicholas continue to thrive, although the Craft Group were sad to lose Mo Lawson who died earlier this year. We also lost Trevor Fuller, a stalwart of Foodbank at All Saints and Jim Smith who had attended both our churches.

Our usual array of Quiz nights, tabletop sales (now the 3c’s coffee, cake and chat) and Bazaars have taken place with a Team barbecue planned for June 29[th] at All Saints, with the new Archdeacon of Southend, Sue Lucas, attending.

As we look forward, we pray for God’s continuing blessing and guidance and we thank Father Matt and all who work so hard to keep our churches going. It is greatly appreciated.

SAINT MICHAEL’S AND SAINT STEPHEN’S DCC SECRETARY’S REPORT 2024

The DCC has met five times this year. There was no meeting in August. Officers were appointed as follows: Treasurer- Demus Lee, Chair- Revd. Tara Frankland and Vice chairAnne Copeland.

Helen Anthony is now the Safeguarding Officer for Saint Michael’s and Saint Stephen’s. All members of DCC must have an up-to-date DBS and should use the Diocesan on-line Safeguarding training levels one and two. A Diocesan Safeguarding dashboard is now up and running with access agreed by PCC for Clergy and Safeguarding Officers. This will enable a record to be kept. Confidential Declarations should be completed for anyone volunteering. Helen will update folders etc as new information is received from the Diocese. The DCC has adopted the Diocesan National Strategy.

Saint Stephen’s have continued to work with the Riverside Trust on the proposed development of the church/site. The DAC and Historic England are involved with the discussions. They are looking at Huf Haus which would allow them flexibility in the configuration of the building. It was felt that a visit to one such building already in use would be beneficial and that the DAC and Historic England should be included in such a visit. It was discovered that payment for water used had not been taken for two years. This has now been rectified. There was an infestation of vermin which required pest control services.

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This is now under control and the Trust have been reimbursed for cleaning and some damage done to their property.

Saint Michael’s, in the meantime, are continuing to work on two major projects, one the redevelopment of the old hall site in Mill Lane and two the building of a new hall on Saint Michael’s site.

The DAC have approved the plans for the new hall, but Heritage England wants the building to rotate 90 degrees. Thurrock Planning Office would like the building moved to Trust land next to the church. This is held in a Family Trust and would therefore be difficult to do. They also want the two projects linked to ensure that the hall is paid for by the finances received from the Mill Lane development. The DAC are pushing for the plans to be accepted as they are. The estimated cost of the hall is £2.4 million. There would be parking for twenty cars and it is hoped that a footpath from the Hub through the Recreation ground via a gate would give easier access and also allow cars to park in the Hub. A further entrance to the church car park would be via Lennard Row.

Finances are a worry for both churches although there is a healthy balance in both the Community Account and the Business Account. Demus has suggested that donations given Sunday by Sunday would be easier to account for if they were given by direct Debit or Standing Order or by the Parish Giving Scheme.

Outreach continues in many forms. There have been tabletop sales, fairs etc. The Saturday morning drop in is now running again, but the monthly lunch club is not. Foodbank has returned from All Saints, where it has been housed since the Pandemic. The Thursday Repair Shed is working well, with visitors on a regular basis. Discussions took place regarding a possible Mother and Toddler drop in too. It would not need Ofsted Registration.

Michaelmas was a Team service followed by lunch. Our thanks to Helen for organising that. Harvest Supper was held at All Saints this year. Remembrance was commemorated in both churches.

Christmas services were well attended. The Carols and lessons were led By All Saints choir with Anne, John and Alex joining us and Robert Petherum playing the organ. Our thanks to them all. Tara worked with the local schools for their Christmas celebrations. Sadly we lost Mo Lawson early in the New Year. Ashe was a faithful, long-term member of Saint Michael’s. We have also lost Jim Smith who attended too.

As we look forward we pray for God’s continuing blessing and guidance and we thank Revd. Tara and all who work so hard to keep our churches running. It is greatly appreciated.

Deanery synod report

All Saints’ rep Sara Honnor St Nicholas, St Stephen’s, St Michael’s reps David Savage, Christine Ford, Katie Ford

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Ex-officio Katia Cumber as on General Synod

4 meetings since last APCM in May 2024:

1. 11/7/24 at Grays. Discussed 7 guiding principles of Travelling Well Together in groups.

2. 14/10/24 at North Stifford. Presentation by Michelle Cottis, Parish giving advisor around finance. Orsett Show Deanery stand supported by Bishop Adam. Children’s summer activities project successful. 10 stipendiary clergy in deanery costing £58,000 each. Huge pressure to meet family purse.

3. 29/1/25 at Horndon. Presentation by Archdeacon of Chelmsford, Jonathan Crouch about SMMIBs (Strategic Mission and Ministry Investment Boards) which will distribute and monitor funds to help churches reach more people with the Gospel. An application for funding for Orsett Show deanery stand has been made, which if successful would mean parishes would not be asked for a contribution.

4. 27/3/25 at Little Thurrock. Presentation by Sandra Eldridge, Diocesan Environmental Officer.

5. New Archdeacon of Southend from March, Rev Dr Sue Lucas.

6. Volunteers for Orsett Show Deanery stand welcome.

7. Deanery service for Pentecost: 3.30pm on 8th June at All Saints, Belhus Park. Organised by Fr Matt and Rev Matt, North Stifford curate.

Next deanery synod meeting is 16 June at Corringham. Mary Thorn, Diocese of London Education Advisor to Church of England schools, will be sharing a spiritual reflection on radical hospitality.

Parish

Clergy Reports

All Saint’s, Belhus Park and St Nicholas, South Ockendon

This has been an interesting year, with major works taking place on St Nicholas', and then some of scaffolding (the most expensive parts naturally) being stolen literally from under my nose. A lesson to be learned: not all who seem plausible are! At All Saints planning work continues for the disabled toilet - an important part of our welcome and ministry, if not one that is always remarked upon in literature on mission.

On a side note, I went up onto the Southern side of the roof gully of St Nicholas' following sightings of damp in the Community Room. At the same time I managed to clear some sacks of muck. It was a once in a lifetime experience, as I have no desire to make that journey again, not least because the access door that leads to the gully is so small.

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Both churches are supported by teams of willing and able volunteers, and there would not be a church without the time and prayer they invest: thank you, yours is the work of the angels! However a particular vote of thanks must go to Demus Lee who, as Senior Team Churchwarden and grant-obtainer extraordinaire has ensured that the work at St Nicholas' continues apace.

Numbers are up in both churches from 2023, and both churches have seen new people join our congregations. This is encouraging for whilst the increases aren't huge, they do show that we are doing something right. This I put down to our welcome and accessibility: both churches embody a spirit of inclusivity in the fullest and truest sense of the term, welcoming the stranger as well as the friend.

My own ministry to the community continues, and I was invited to rededicate the Belhus Park British Legion War Memorial in the summer. Both the Legion hall and memorial had fallen into disrepair, and it was a pleasure to lead this act of worship. The maintenance and development of this connection between church and community remains at the heart of my own ministry: as an Anglican Priest I am responsible for the soul of every member of our community, be they members of our churches or not

This year we welcomed our Area Dean, Fr (now Canon) David Rollins to preach at St Nicholas' Patronal Festival. He had mentioned at Chapter that he would like to come and share in the life of the churches in the Deanery, and this was a good opportunity for him to do so. On the Feast of Ss Peter and Paul (Sunday 29 June) All Saints will be welcoming our new Archdeacon Sue Lucas to preach and preside at Mass.

Once again thank you to all of you for you offer to the churches, as St Peter (1 Peter 2.5) writes 'you are living stones' who make up the life of the church, Christ's body. And who knows what 2025 will bring us for good or ill. Had you told me that I would have to miss most of Holy Week due to a broken leg, I would not have believed you. However we trust ourselves to God who is good, who loves us, and promises to bless us.

Fr Matt

St Michael, St Stephen & Team Report

Firstly my thanks go to all of you who help to maintain the buildings and aid in the Services. Without you the ministry of the Parish would falter. Every cup of tea made, floor swept, toilet roll replaced and cake baked is incredibly valuable in the ministry that the Parish and the Churches offer.

Over the last 12 months we have seen the numbers increase in each of the congregations, many have become regular worshippers and have greatly added to the ministry of the Church. Each of the drop in sessions has also seen numbers grow with many taking the opportunity to simply pop in to see the inside of the building that they have previously seen the outside of.

At St Michaels Repair Shed has become a place to come and ask questions, light candles and spend time with people it has become a very special community.

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Christmas and Easter were very fruitful times, with increased numbers, the Midnight at St Michaels had the largest congregation since the Pandemic.

Fairs and fetes have been very successful this year and have been incredibly well attended St Stephens tree lighting and carols was again very well attended.

Thanks go to the Choir for their hard work on the Team Services, Evensongs and their marathon of Lessons & Carols, it was beautiful as always.

Thanks to all of you for your hard work and to the Churchwardens for their support and continued work, raising funds, overseeing repairs and making sure that all runs smoothly.

Here’s to another good year.

Tara

Foodbank

Thanks go to the volunteers who run each of the three Foodbanks in the Parish, in 2025 the Saturday Foodbank moved back to St Michaels, our thanks go to All Saints for hosting for so long.

In 2024 across the three days that we distribute food we fulfilled 911 vouchers which provided food for 1432 adults and 1003 children this food can be a lifeline to many. In addition we provided information on where to find help and the Foodbank assisted many with the issues they were facing. The Foodbank now has people who specialise in assisting with benefits and liaising with other agencies to ensure that help is provided in the ay in which people need it.

Foodbank quite simply changes lives. The generosity of the Parish in supporting and actively encouraging Foodbank allows this ministry to continue and for many more to be added to the thousands of lives we have already affected in the years in which Foodbank has been running.

Parish Group Reports

ALL SAINTS CHOIR REPORT 2024

The choir has had another busy year. Apart from our regular Sunday worship in its different forms, we also held a Choral Evensong at All Saints in September. We had two Christmas Carol Services-one at All Saints and one at Saint Michael’s these were held on the third and fourth Sundays of Advent. Robert Petherum played for both of these and our thanks to him as we would not be able to attempt some items without him. As we approach Easter, we have been working on music for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Day. We tried to re-establish a choir at Saint Michael’s but we were not successful. We are hoping to attend Chelmsford Choir Festival this year, but unfortunately, we still do not know what the music is and time is getting short! All Saints is hosting a Pentecost service for the Deanery on June 8[th] . Congratulations to Gemma on the birth of baby Grace and to Jas whose baby is due in July.

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We definitely need new members, particularly Sopranos and trebles. Anne, John, Alex and recently, Nigel, from Saint Michael’s have joined us for choir practices and for special services.

We also led the singing at Mo Lawson’s funeral, a faithful member of Saint Michael’s.

REPORT FOR ALL SAINTS CRAFT GROUP 2024.

The Craft Group continues to meet regularly on Tuesdays from 2-4pm. A donation of two pounds provides tea and coffee and biscuits. We have a group of approximately twenty with others dropping in occasionally. Sadly Mo Lawson, who had kept us all on our toes, died earlier this year. We miss her wit and wisdom.

The group have knitted hats and jackets for premature babies, which were passed to Basildon Maternity Unit. We have also contributed to the craft stall for the Summer and Christmas Fairs. Andy Hudson, who was once a priest in the Mardyke Team, is now working at the docks. He is asking for hats and scarves for the seafarers, so maybe that will be our next challenge! Anyone can join us. Come for a chat, or bring something to do. We have added felting to the crafts that people have worked on this year, which meant that a felted Angel appeared on the tree this Christmas.

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Financial review

Total receipts on ordinary unrestricted funds were and are detailed in the financial statements.

£ 72,672 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 receipts over payments of £ 5,155. The balances carried forward of 31 December for unrestricted funds totalled £ 29,459.

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 £29,459 on unrestricted funds at the year-end did match this total.

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 17th September 2025 and signed on their behalf by Revd AT Frankland (PCC chairman).

Revd AT Frankland 17th September 2025

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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 2024 which are set out on pages 23 to 55. 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.

Philip Obe 23[rd] September 2025

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Annual Report and Financial Statements of the Parochial Church Council

For the Year Ended 31[st] December 2024

Mardyke Team Ministry Combined Accounts

Independant Examiner

Philip Obe

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Mardyke Team Ministry

Receipts and Payments Account

For the period from 01 January 2024 to 31 December 2024

	Unrestricted	Designated	Restricted	Endowment	Total	Prior year
	funds	funds	funds	funds	funds	total funds
Receipts
Donations and legacies	42,215	—	144	—	42,360	83,497
Income from charitable activities	8,446	—	—	—	8,446	3,602
Other trading activities	18,218	—	13	—	18,232	20,564
Investments	8,671	—	116	—	8,788	10,742
Other income	—	—	—	—	—	20,785
Total receipts	77,553	—	274	—	77,827	139,190
Payments
Raising funds	27	—	—	—	27	1,720
Expenditure on charitable activities	69,652	2,991	—	—	72,644	139,448
Total payments	69,680	2,991	—	—	72,672	141,168
Excess of receipts over payments before transfer	7,873	(2,991)	274	—	5,155	(1,977)
Transfers
Gross transfers between funds - in	0	21	—	—	22	22,501
Gross transfers between funds - out	(21)	—	0	—	(22)	(22,501)
Excess of receipts over payments before other gains	7,851	(2,969)	273	—	5,155	(1,977)
Net movement in funds	7,851	(2,969)	273	63	5,219	(1,977)
Reconciliation of funds
All assets at 01 January 2024	21,608	38,359	1,482	1,287	62,737	64,715
All assets at 31 December 2024	29,459	35,390	1,756	1,351	67,957	62,737
Represented by
Unrestricted
General fund	29,459	—	—	—	29,459	21,608
Designated
Chairs	—	13,700	—	—	13,700	13,700
Choir Fund	—	1,689	—	—	1,689	1,689
Church Development Fund	—	2,534	—	—	2,534	2,534
Clock	—	3,433	—	—	3,433	3,433
Development Fund	—	5,303	—	—	5,303	5,303
Gen Fund - St Stephen	—	2,470	—	—	2,470	2,470
Hall	—	(4,007)	—	—	(4,007)	(3,015)
Hall Fund	—	1,226	—	—	1,226	1,226
Incumbrnts expenses	—	300	—	—	300	300
Legacies	—	(257)	—	—	(257)	(257)
Memorial Garden	—	5,843	—	—	5,843	7,842
Memorial funds	—	—	—	—	—	(21)
Special Projects	—	391	—	—	391	391
legacy St Stephen's	—	2,225	—	—	2,225	2,225
special projects	—	538	—	—	538	538
Restricted
Agency collection	—	—	(16)	—	(16)	(16)
Community Lunch	—	—	1,334	—	1,334	1,334

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	Unrestricted	Designated	Restricted	Endowment	Total	Prior year
	funds	funds	funds	funds	funds	total funds
Gen Ecclesiastical	—	—	—	—	—	0
Sale of Land Aveley St Michael	—	—	2,304	—	2,304	2,188
St Nicholas Building Repair Fund	—	—	(2,137)	—	(2,137)	(2,295)
Sunday School	—	—	271	—	271	271
Endowment
Gen Eccl Endowment	—	—	—	750	750	750
Gosset grave fund	—	—	—	601	601	537

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Mardyke Team Ministry

Analysis of receipts and payments

Selected period: 01 January 2024 to 31 December 2024

						Total
	Unrestricted	Designated	Restricted	Endowment	This year		Last year
Receipts
Donations and legacies
0101 - Bank - Gift Aid	4,050	—	—	—	4,050		3,969
0101 - Gift Aid - Bank	4,713	—	—	—	4,713		4,960
0102 - Parish Giving Scheme	5,552	—	—	—	5,552		6,380
0103 - Paypal/Contactless Giving	3,075	—	—	—	3,075		2,311
0110 - Gift Aid - Envelopes	419	—	—	—	419		2,112
0110 - Gift Aid - Planned Giving	4,775	—	—	—	4,775		5,106
Envelopes
0201 - Other planned giving	4,133	—	—	—	4,133		879
0301 - Loose plate collections	7,633	—	—	—	7,633		4,806
0410 - Giving through church boxes	457	—	—	—	457		180
0411 - candle stand	85	—	—	—	85		65
0501 - One-off Gift Aid gifts	100	—	—	—	100		—
0550 - Donations General	1,035	—	—	—	1,035		2,922
0550 - Donations : General	1,620	—	—	—	1,620		2,244
0550 - Donations appeals etc	746	—	144	—	891		8,564
0551 - Donations - coffee	128	—	—	—	128		264
0552 - donation by Sumup or Paypal	2,734	—	—	—	2,734		10
0554 - Donations flowers	70	—	—	—	70		—
0556 - donations craft club	266	—	—	—	266		226
0601 - Tax recoverable on Gift Aid	598	—	—	—	598		857
0701 - Legacies	—	—	—	—	—		500
08A1 - Non-recurring one-off grants	—	—	—	—	—		37,060
0901 - Other funds generated	20	—	—	—	20		75
Donations and legacies Totals	42,215	—	144	—	42,360		83,497
Income from charitable activities
0911 - fundraising change for good	—	—	—	—	—		66
0912 - fundraising euro sweepstakes	80	—	—	—	80		145
0913 - Fundraising coffee & chat	75	—	—	—	75		200
1101 - Fees for weddings and funerals	7,351	—	—	—	7,351		963
1230 - Church hall lettings - objectives	940	—	—	—	940		2,226
Income from charitable activities	8,446	—	—	—	8,446		3,602
Totals
Other trading activities
0910 - Fundraising	6,704	—	—	—	6,704		7,892
0910 - Fund raising	1,302	—	13	—	1,316		4,998
0911 - Fund Raising - votive candles	—	—	—	—	—		96
0911 - Teas/coffees	—	—	—	—	—		26
0912 - Fund raising - Teas/coffees	162	—	—	—	162		348
1220 - Bookstall sales - fund raising	5	—	—	—	5		—
1240 - Church hall lettings - fund raising	9,944	—	—	—	9,944		6,850
1245 - Use of Church	100	—	—	—	100		—
1260 - Parish magazine sales	—	—	—	—	—		351
Other trading activities Totals	18,218	—	13	—	18,232		20,564

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Investments 1020 - Bank and building society interest 1030 - Rent from lands or buildings Investments Totals Other income 1310 - Insurance claims Other income Totals Receipts Grand totals	Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment Total This year Last year
	810 — 116 — 926 565 7,861 — — — 7,861 10,176
	8,788 8,671 — 116 — 10,742 — — — — — 20,785
	— — — — — 20,785
	77,553 — 274 — 139,190 77,827
— — — — — 230 — — — — — 140 27 — — — 27 1,350 27 27 — — — 1,720 — — — — — 450 90 — — — 90 310 — — — — — 128 9,520 — — — 9,520 13,120 2,957 — — — 2,957 11,790 988 — — — 988 290 3,000 — — — 3,000 — 6,643 — — — 6,643 5,689 516 — — — 516 780 9,747 — — — 9,747 34,157 — — — — — 201 1,515 — — — 1,515 1,452 1,244 — — — 1,244 (1,000) 604 — — — 604 20,723 4,522 — — — 4,522 1,894 — — — — — 225 — — — — — 47 1 — — — 1 — 1 — — — 1 — 46 — — — 46 38 140 — — — 140 — 12,898 — — — 12,898 14,706 3,183 741 — — 3,925 3,494 377 — — — 377 380 24 — — — 24 — 130 — — — 130 97 2,394 — — — 2,394 2,332 2,280 — — — 2,280 3,166 2,671 250 — — 2,922 3,405 1,496 — — — 1,496 379 157 — — — 157 70 — — — — — 600 Payments Raising funds 1730 - Costs of fetes & other events 1730 - Costs of fundraising events 1730 - Costs of fundraising Raising funds Totals Expenditure on charitable activities 1801 - Giving to charities 1850 - Home mission 1870 - Secular charities 1910 - Ministry parish share etc 2101 - Working expenses of incumbent 2102 - Assistant clergy expenses 2102 - Asst Clergy expenses 2301 - Church running - insurance 2320 - Organ / piano tuning 2330 - Church maintenance 2331 - Cleaning 2340 - Upkeep of services 2341 - church expenses 2350 - Upkeep of churchyard 2360 - Administration 2361 - Parish Office Expenses 2362 - Other expenses 2362 - Bank Charges 2362 - Cost of online Giving 2363 - Sum up fees 2363 -Coach trip 2401 - Church running - electric 2410 - Church running - gas 2420 - Church running - water 2440 - Church running - heating and lighting 2519 - Rent 2530 - Hall running - electricity 2540 - Hall running - gas 2550 - Hall running - insurance 2560 - Hall running - maintenance 2580 - Hall running - water 2601 - Governance costs examination/audit fee 2700 - Church - Architect — — — — — 2,748	— — — — — 230 — — — — — 140 27 — — — 27 1,350

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						Total
	Unrestricted	Designated	Restricted	Endowment	This year		Last year
2701 - Church major repairs - structure	—	—	—	—	—		13,766
2702 - Church major repairs - Architects	2,500	1,999	—	—	4,499		4,000
Expenditure on charitable	69,652	2,991	—	—	72,644		139,448
activities Totals
Payments Grand totals	69,680	2,991	—	—	72,672		141,168

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Mardyke Team Ministry

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (by fund) As at: 31 December 2024

	Balance	Previous balance
Agency collection : Restricted Cash at bank and in hand 6501: NatWest Current A/C 54968267 6501: current account Nat West - 72403780 6502: current acct - Barclays 90227196 6590: Cash in hand Agency accounts 6699: Agency collections Total for Agency collection : Restricted Chairs : Designated Cash at bank and in hand 6503: Business Premium Barclays 33346269 Total for Chairs : Designated Choir Fund : Designated Cash at bank and in hand 6503: Business Premium Barclays 33346269 Total for Choir Fund : Designated Church Development Fund : Designated Cash at bank and in hand 6501: current account Nat West - 72403780 Total for Church Development Fund : Designated Clock : Designated Cash at bank and in hand 6502: current acct - Barclays 90227196 6503: Business Premium Barclays 33346269 6590: Cash in hand St Michaels Total for Clock : Designated	56.77 133.72 (16.90) 143.34 316.93 588.02 588.02 (271.09) 13,700.00 13,700.00 13,700.00 1,689.01 1,689.01 1,689.01 2,534.55 2,534.55 2,534.55 2,077.11 1,256.00 100.00 3,433.11 3,433.11	56.77 29.72 (16.90) 143.34 212.93 484.02 484.02 (271.09) 13,700.00 13,700.00 13,700.00 1,689.01 1,689.01 1,689.01 2,534.55 2,534.55 2,534.55 2,077.11 1,256.00 100.00 3,433.11 3,433.11

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	Balance	Previous balance
Community Lunch : Restricted Cash at bank and in hand 6502: current acct - Barclays 90227196 6600: Community Lunch Total for Community Lunch : Restricted Development Fund : Designated Cash at bank and in hand 6501: NatWest Current A/C 54968267 Total for Development Fund : Designated Gen Eccl Endowment : Endowment Cash at bank and in hand 6511: CBF CB3004760 Gen Ecclesiastical Total for Gen Eccl Endowment : Endowment Gen Ecclesiastical : Restricted Cash at bank and in hand 6511: CBF CB3004760 Gen Ecclesiastical Total for Gen Ecclesiastical : Restricted Gen Fund - St Stephen : Designated Cash at bank and in hand 6502: current acct - Barclays 90227196 Total for Gen Fund - St Stephen : Designated General fund : Unrestricted Tangible assets 6433: Land -car park Cash at bank and in hand 6501: NatWest Current A/C 54968267 6501: current account Nat West - 72403780 6502: Santander current a/c 90015184 6502: current acct - Barclays 90227196 6503: Business Premium Barclays 33346269 6504: Natwest 72743131 6510: CCLA (CBF) 608258001D 6511: CBF CB3004760 Gen Ecclesiastical 6590: Cash in hand 6590: Cash in hand St Michaels 6591: Cash in Hand St Stephens	1,300.00 34.53 1,334.53 1,334.53 5,303.95 5,303.95 5,303.95 750.00 750.00 750.00 — — — 2,470.00 2,470.00 2,470.00 20,030.00 20,030.00 963.41 12,521.21 50.00 3,024.96 1,516.54 (420.14) 3,712.14 3,357.63 515.92 384.28 80.00 25,705.95	1,300.00 34.53 1,334.53 1,334.53 5,303.95 5,303.95 5,303.95 750.00 750.00 750.00 0.47 0.47 0.47 2,470.00 2,470.00 2,470.00 20,030.00 20,030.00 (302.69) 8,834.52 — 2,234.27 291.14 (420.14) 3,516.48 3,150.13 515.92 (45.20) 80.00 17,854.43

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	Balance	Previous balance
Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year 6601: Diocesan Loan (2012) 6602: Mr & Mrs Lee - Loan (2012) 6602: Rectors church expenses 6652: Rector's travel expenses St Michaels Z04: Accounts Payable Total for General fund : Unrestricted Gosset grave fund : Endowment Investments 6500: Gossett Grave CB3004345 Total for Gosset grave fund : Endowment Hall : Designated Cash at bank and in hand 6501: current account Nat West - 72403780 Total for Hall : Designated Hall Fund : Designated Cash at bank and in hand 6501: NatWest Current A/C 54968267 Total for Hall Fund : Designated Incumbrnts expenses : Designated Cash at bank and in hand 6502: current acct - Barclays 90227196 Total for Incumbrnts expenses : Designated Legacies : Designated Cash at bank and in hand 6501: current account Nat West - 72403780 Total for Legacies : Designated	12,525.84 2,500.00 82.68 (164.35) 1,078.00 16,022.17 29,713.78 601.19 601.19 601.19 (4,007.95) (4,007.95) (4,007.95) 1,226.56 1,226.56 1,226.56 300.00 300.00 300.00 (257.00) (257.00) (257.00)	12,525.84 2,500.00 82.68 (164.35) 1,078.00 16,022.17 21,862.26 537.20 537.20 537.20 (3,015.43) (3,015.43) (3,015.43) 1,226.56 1,226.56 1,226.56 300.00 300.00 300.00 (257.00) (257.00) (257.00)

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	Balance	Previous balance
Memorial Garden : Designated Cash at bank and in hand 6502: current acct - Barclays 90227196 6503: Business Premium Barclays 33346269 Total for Memorial Garden : Designated Memorial funds : Designated Cash at bank and in hand 6501: NatWest Current A/C 54968267 Total for Memorial funds : Designated Sale of Land Aveley St Michael : Restricted Cash at bank and in hand 6512: CBF CB3004802 Sale of Land Aveley Total for Sale of Land Aveley St Michael : Restricted Special Projects : Designated Cash at bank and in hand 6502: current acct - Barclays 90227196 Total for Special Projects : Designated St Nicholas Building Repair Fund : Restricted Cash at bank and in hand 6501: current account Nat West - 72403780 6504: Natwest 72743131 Total for St Nicholas Building Repair Fund : Restricted Sunday School : Restricted Cash at bank and in hand 6501: NatWest Current A/C 54968267 6510: CCLA (CBF) 608258001D Total for Sunday School : Restricted	— 5,843.30 5,843.30 5,843.30 — — — 2,304.65 2,304.65 2,304.65 391.46 391.46 391.46 (3,897.51) 1,759.66 (2,137.85) (2,137.85) 102.15 169.81 271.96 271.96	(817.50) 8,660.00 7,842.50 7,842.50 (21.99) (21.99) (21.99) 2,188.49 2,188.49 2,188.49 391.46 391.46 391.46 (3,849.36) 1,553.55 (2,295.81) (2,295.81) 102.15 169.81 271.96 271.96

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	Balance	Previous balance
legacy St Stephen's : Designated Cash at bank and in hand 6503: Business Premium Barclays 33346269 Total for legacy St Stephen's : Designated special projects : Designated Cash at bank and in hand 6501: current account Nat West - 72403780 Total for special projects : Designated Grand Total	2,225.00 2,225.00 2,225.00 538.17 538.17 538.17 67,957.33	2,225.00 2,225.00 2,225.00 538.17 538.17 538.17 62,737.90

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Mardyke Team Ministry

Fund movement by type Selected period: 01 January 2024 to 31 December 2024

Fund and type	Fund balances	Incoming	Outgoing	Transfers	Gains and	Journal	Fund balances
	brought forward	Resources	Resources		Losses	Entries	carried forward
Chair
Designated	13,700	—	—	—	—	—	13,700
Sub-totals	13,700	—	—	—	—	—	13,700
Choir
Designated	1,689	—	—	—	—	—	1,689
Sub-totals	1,689	—	—	—	—	—	1,689
ChurchDev
Designated	2,534	—	—	—	—	—	2,534
Sub-totals	2,534	—	—	—	—	—	2,534
Clock
Designated	3,433	—	—	—	—	—	3,433
Sub-totals	3,433	—	—	—	—	—	3,433
CommLun
Restricted	1,334	—	—	—	—	—	1,334
Sub-totals	1,334	—	—	—	—	—	1,334
Develop
Designated	5,303	—	—	—	—	—	5,303
Sub-totals	5,303	—	—	—	—	—	5,303
GenEEndow
Endowment	750	—	—	—	—	—	750
Sub-totals	750	—	—	—	—	—	750
GenEcc
Restricted	0	—	—	0	—	—	—
Sub-totals	0	—	—	0	—	—	—
GenStStep
Designated	2,470	—	—	—	—	—	2,470
Sub-totals	2,470	—	—	—	—	—	2,470

General

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Fund and type	Fund balances	Incoming	Outgoing	Transfers	Gains and	Journal	Fund balances
	brought forward	Resources	Resources		Losses	Entries	carried forward
Unrestricted	21,608	77,553	69,680	(21)	—	—	29,459
Sub-totals	21,608	77,553	69,680	(21)	—	—	29,459
Gosset
Endowment	537	—	—	—	63	—	601
Sub-totals	537	—	—	—	63	—	601
Hall
Designated	(3,015)	—	992	—	—	—	(4,007)
Designated	1,226	—	—	—	—	—	1,226
Sub-totals	(1,788)	—	992	—	—	—	(2,781)
Incumbexp
Designated	300	—	—	—	—	—	300
Sub-totals	300	—	—	—	—	—	300
Land
Restricted	2,188	116	—	—	—	—	2,304
Sub-totals	2,188	116	—	—	—	—	2,304
Leg
Designated	(257)	—	—	—	—	—	(257)
Sub-totals	(257)	—	—	—	—	—	(257)
LegStS
Designated	2,225	—	—	—	—	—	2,225
Sub-totals	2,225	—	—	—	—	—	2,225
MemGrd
Designated	7,842	—	1,999	—	—	—	5,843
Sub-totals	7,842	—	1,999	—	—	—	5,843
SpecProj
Designated	538	—	—	—	—	—	538
Sub-totals	538	—	—	—	—	—	538
Specpro
Designated	391	—	—	—	—	—	391
Sub-totals	391	—	—	—	—	—	391
StNicFund
Restricted	(2,295)	157	—	—	—	—	(2,137)

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Fund and type	Fund balances	Incoming	Outgoing	Transfers	Gains and	Journal	Fund balances
	brought forward	Resources	Resources		Losses	Entries	carried forward
Sub-totals	(2,295)	157	—	—	—	—	(2,137)
StSBF
Designated	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Sub-totals	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
SunSch
Restricted	271	—	—	—	—	—	271
Sub-totals	271	—	—	—	—	—	271
memfund
Designated	(21)	—	—	21	—	—	—
Sub-totals	(21)	—	—	21	—	—	—
sssecsys
Designated	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Sub-totals	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Totals	62,754	77,827	72,672	—	63	—	67,974

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Annual Report and Financial Statements of the Parochial Church Council

For the Year Ended 31[st] December 2024

St Michael Aveley & St Stephen Purfleet

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Aveley St Michael & Purfleet St Stephen

Receipts and Payments Account

For the period from 01 January 2024 to 31 December 2024

	Unrestricted	Designated	Restricted	Endowment	Total	Prior year
	funds	funds	funds	funds	funds	total funds
Receipts
Donations and legacies	19,003	—	—	—	19,003	19,911
Income from charitable activities	2,791	—	—	—	2,791	639
Other trading activities	5,878	—	—	—	5,878	5,102
Investments	8,476	—	116	—	8,592	10,627
Other income	—	—	—	—	—	20,785
Total receipts	36,149	—	116	—	36,265	57,066
Payments
Raising funds	27	—	—	—	27	1,350
Expenditure on charitable activities	33,468	1,999	—	—	35,468	58,621
Total payments	33,496	1,999	—	—	35,496	59,972
Excess of receipts over payments before transfer	2,652	(1,999)	116	—	769	(2,905)
Transfers
Gross transfers between funds - in	0	—	—	—	0	3,779
Gross transfers between funds - out	—	—	0	—	0	(3,779)
Excess of receipts over payments before other gains	2,653	(1,999)	115	—	769	(2,905)
Net movement in funds	2,653	(1,999)	115	63	833	(2,905)
Reconciliation of funds
All assets at 01 January 2024	10,624	32,051	3,506	1,287	47,469	50,375
All assets at 31 December 2024	13,277	30,051	3,622	1,351	48,303	47,469
Represented by
Unrestricted
General fund	13,277	—	—	—	13,277	10,624
Designated
Chairs	—	13,700	—	—	13,700	13,700
Choir Fund	—	1,689	—	—	1,689	1,689
Clock	—	3,433	—	—	3,433	3,433
Gen Fund - St Stephen	—	2,470	—	—	2,470	2,470
Incumbents expenses	—	300	—	—	300	300
Memorial Garden	—	5,843	—	—	5,843	7,842
Special Projects	—	391	—	—	391	391
legacy St Stephen's	—	2,225	—	—	2,225	2,225
Restricted
Agency collection	—	—	(16)	—	(16)	(16)
Community Lunch	—	—	1,334	—	1,334	1,334
Gen Ecclesiastical	—	—	—	—	—	0
Sale of Land Aveley St Michael	—	—	2,304	—	2,304	2,188
Endowment
Gen Eccl Endowment	—	—	—	750	750	750
Gosset grave fund	—	—	—	601	601	537

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Aveley St Michael & Purfleet St Stephen

Analysis of receipts and payments

Selected period: 01 January 2024 to 31 December 2024

Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment Total This year Last year Receipts Donations and legacies 0101 - Gift Aid - Bank 4,147 — — — 4,147 4,780 0102 - Parish Giving Scheme 2,862 — — — 2,862 2,925 0103 - Paypal/Contactless Giving 3,075 — — — 3,075 2,311 0110 - Gift Aid - Envelopes 50 — — — 50 1,550 0201 - Other planned giving 3,398 — — — 3,398 315 0301 - Loose plate collections 4,376 — — — 4,376 2,033 0410 - Giving through church boxes 8 — — — 8 — 0550 - Donations General 1,035 — — — 1,035 2,922 0601 - Tax recoverable on Gift Aid 50 — — — 50 217 0701 - Legacies — — — — — 500 08A1 - Non-recurring one-off grants — — — — — 2,280 0901 - Other funds generated — — — — — 75 19,003 19,003 — — — 19,911 Donations and legacies Totals Income from charitable activities 1101 - Fees for weddings and funerals 2,791 — — — 2,791 639 2,791 2,791 — — — 639 Income from charitable activities Totals Other trading activities 0910 - Fundraising 3,188 — — — 3,188 3,326 0911 - Teas/coffees — — — — — 26 1240 - Church hall lettings - fund raising 2,690 — — — 2,690 1,750 5,878 5,878 — — — 5,102 Other trading activities Totals Investments 1020 - Bank and building society interest 614 — 116 — 731 451 1030 - Rent from lands or buildings 7,861 — — — 7,861 10,176 8,592 8,476 — 116 — 10,627 Investments Totals Other income 1310 - Insurance claims — — — — — 20,785 — — — — — 20,785 Other income Totals 36,149 — 116 — 57,066 Receipts Grand totals 36,265	Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment Total This year Last year
	4,147 — — — 4,147 4,780 2,862 — — — 2,862 2,925 3,075 — — — 3,075 2,311 50 — — — 50 1,550 3,398 — — — 3,398 315 4,376 — — — 4,376 2,033 8 — — — 8 — 1,035 — — — 1,035 2,922 50 — — — 50 217 — — — — — 500 — — — — — 2,280 — — — — — 75
	5,878 5,878 — — — 5,102 614 — 116 — 731 451 7,861 — — — 7,861 10,176
	8,592 8,476 — 116 — 10,627 — — — — — 20,785
	— — — — — 20,785
	36,149 — 116 — 57,066 36,265
Payments Raising funds 1730 - Costs of fundraising Raising funds Totals	27 — — — 27 1,350
	27 27 — — — 1,350

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						Total
	Unrestricted	Designated	Restricted	Endowment	This year		Last year
Expenditure on charitable activities
1801 - Giving to charities	—	—	—	—	—		450
1910 - Ministry parish share etc	2,500	—	—	—	2,500		3,000
2101 - Working expenses of incumbent	1,000	—	—	—	1,000		11,500
2102 - Asst Clergy expenses	3,000	—	—	—	3,000		—
2301 - Church running - insurance	2,079	—	—	—	2,079		1,345
2320 - Organ / piano tuning	—	—	—	—	—		154
2330 - Church maintenance	4,494	—	—	—	4,494		5,305
2340 - Upkeep of services	350	—	—	—	350		437
2341 - church expenses	1,244	—	—	—	1,244		(1,000)
2350 - Upkeep of churchyard	—	—	—	—	—		19,261
2360 - Administration	3,114	—	—	—	3,114		1,026
2362 - Bank Charges	1	—	—	—	1		—
2363 - Sum up fees	46	—	—	—	46		38
2401 - Church running - electric	10,815	—	—	—	10,815		9,678
2410 - Church running - gas	141	—	—	—	141		—
2420 - Church running - water	—	—	—	—	—		76
2550 - Hall running - insurance	2,180	—	—	—	2,180		2,746
2601 - Governance costs	—	—	—	—	—		600
examination/audit fee
2702 - Church major repairs - Architects	2,500	1,999	—	—	4,499		4,000
Expenditure on charitable	33,468	1,999	—	—	35,468		58,621
activities Totals
Payments Grand totals			—	—	35,496		59,972

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Aveley St Michael & Purfleet St Stephen

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (by fund)

As at: 31 December 2024

	Balance	Previous balance
Investments 6500: Gossett Grave CB3004345 - Asset Gosset grave fund Endowment Investments Tangible assets 6433: Land -car park - Asset General fund Unrestricted Tangible assets Cash at bank and in hand 6502: current acct - Barclays 90227196 - Asset Clock Designated Community Lunch Restricted Gen Fund - St Stephen Designated Designated Designated Designated Unrestricted Incumbents expenses Memorial Garden Special Projects General fund Agency collection Restricted 6503: Business Premium Barclays 33346269 - Asset Chairs Designated Choir Fund Designated Clock Designated Memorial Garden Designated legacy St Stephen's Designated General fund Unrestricted 6511: CBF CB3004760 Gen Ecclesiastical - Asset Gen Eccl Endowment Endowment Gen Ecclesiastical Restricted General fund Unrestricted 6512: CBF CB3004802 Sale of Land Aveley - Asset Sale of Land Aveley St Michael Restricted 6590: Cash in hand St Michaels - Asset Clock Designated General fund Unrestricted	601.19 601.19 601.19 20,030.00 20,030.00 20,030.00 2,077.11 1,300.00 2,470.00 300.00 — 391.46 3,024.96 (16.90) 9,546.63 13,700.00 1,689.01 1,256.00 5,843.30 2,225.00 1,516.54 26,229.85 750.00 — 3,357.63 4,107.63 2,304.65 2,304.65 100.00 384.28 484.28	537.20 537.20 537.20 20,030.00 20,030.00 20,030.00 2,077.11 1,300.00 2,470.00 300.00 (817.50) 391.46 2,234.27 (16.90) 7,938.44 13,700.00 1,689.01 1,256.00 8,660.00 2,225.00 291.14 27,821.15 750.00 0.47 3,150.13 3,900.60 2,188.49 2,188.49 100.00 (45.20) 54.80

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	Balance	Previous balance
6591: Cash in Hand St Stephens - Asset General fund Unrestricted 6600: Community Lunch - Asset Community Lunch Restricted Cash at bank and in hand Agency accounts 6699: Agency collections - Liability Agency collection Restricted Agency accounts Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year 6601: Diocesan Loan (2012) - Liability General fund Unrestricted 6602: Mr & Mrs Lee - Loan (2012) - Liability General fund Unrestricted 6652: Rector's travel expenses St Michaels - Liability General fund Unrestricted Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year Grand Total	80.00 80.00 34.53 34.53 42,787.57 254.19 254.19 254.19 12,525.84 12,525.84 2,500.00 2,500.00 (164.35) (164.35) 14,861.49 48,303.08	80.00 80.00 34.53 34.53 42,018.01 254.19 254.19 254.19 12,525.84 12,525.84 2,500.00 2,500.00 (164.35) (164.35) 14,861.49 47,469.53

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Aveley St Michael & Purfleet St Stephen

Fund movement summary Selected period: 01 January 2024 to 31 December 2024

Fund	Fund Balances	Incoming	Outgoing	Transfers	Gains and	Journal Enties	Fund balances
	brought forward	Resources	Resources		Losses		Carried forward
Chair - Chairs	13,700	—	—	—	—	—	13,700
Choir - Choir Fund	1,689	—	—	—	—	—	1,689
Clock - Clock	3,433	—	—	—	—	—	3,433
CommLun - Community	1,334	—	—	—	—	—	1,334
Lunch
GenEEndow - Gen Eccl	750	—	—	—	—	—	750
Endowment
GenEcc - Gen	0	—	—	0	—	—	—
Ecclesiastical
GenStStep - Gen Fund -	2,470	—	—	—	—	—	2,470
St Stephen
Gosset - Gosset grave	537	—	—	—	63	—	601
fund
Incumbexp - Incumbents	300	—	—	—	—	—	300
expenses
MemGrd - Memorial	7,842	—	1,999	—	—	—	5,843
Garden
Land - Sale of Land	2,188	116	—	—	—	—	2,304
Aveley St Michael
Specpro - Special Projects	391	—	—	—	—	—	391
StSBF - St Stephen	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Building Fund
sssecsys - St Stephen's	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
security system
LegStS - legacy St	2,225	—	—	—	—	—	2,225
Stephen's
General - General fund	10,624	36,149	33,496	0	—	—	13,277
Totals	47,486	36,265	35,496	—	63	—	48,319

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Annual Report and Financial Statements of the Parochial Church Council

For the Year Ended 31[st] December 2024

All Saints Belhus Park

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Belhus Park All Saints

Receipts and Payments Account

For the period from 01 January 2024 to 31 December 2024

	Unrestricted	Designated	Restricted	Endowment	Total	Prior year
	funds	funds	funds	funds	funds	total funds
Receipts
Donations and legacies	12,510	—	—	—	12,510	13,949
Income from charitable activities	1,646	—	—	—	1,646	2,226
Other trading activities	11,002	—	—	—	11,002	10,362
Investments	195	—	—	—	195	114
Total receipts	25,354	—	—	—	25,354	26,653
Payments
Raising funds	—	—	—	—	—	140
Expenditure on charitable activities	23,870	—	—	—	23,870	25,644
Total payments	23,870	—	—	—	23,870	25,784
Excess of receipts over payments before transfer	1,483	—	—	—	1,483	869
Transfers
Gross transfers between funds - in	—	21	—	—	21	—
Gross transfers between funds - out	(21)	—	—	—	(21)	—
Excess of receipts over payments before other gains	1,461	21	—	—	1,483	869
Net movement in funds	1,461	21	—	—	1,483	869
Reconciliation of funds
All assets at 01 January 2024	3,487	6,508	271	—	10,268	9,398
All assets at 31 December 2024	4,949	6,530	271	—	11,751	10,268
Represented by
Unrestricted
General fund	4,949	—	—	—	4,949	3,487
Designated
Development Fund	—	5,303	—	—	5,303	5,303
Hall Fund	—	1,226	—	—	1,226	1,226
Memorial funds	—	—	—	—	—	(21)
Restricted
Sunday School	—	—	271	—	271	271

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Belhus Park All Saints

Analysis of receipts and payments

Selected period: 01 January 2024 to 31 December 2024

Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment Total This year Last year Receipts Donations and legacies 0101 - Bank - Gift Aid 4,050 — — — 4,050 3,969 0110 - Gift Aid - Planned Giving Envelopes 4,775 — — — 4,775 5,106 0201 - Other planned giving 735 — — — 735 555 0301 - Loose plate collections 973 — — — 973 708 0550 - Donations : General 1,620 — — — 1,620 2,244 0554 - Donations flowers 70 — — — 70 — 0556 - donations craft club 266 — — — 266 226 08A1 - Non-recurring one-off grants — — — — — 1,140 0901 - Other funds generated 20 — — — 20 — 12,510 12,510 — — — 13,949 Donations and legacies Totals Income from charitable activities 1101 - Fees for weddings and funerals 706 — — — 706 — 1230 - Church hall lettings - objectives 940 — — — 940 2,226 1,646 1,646 — — — 2,226 Income from charitable activities Totals Other trading activities 0910 - Fundraising 3,516 — — — 3,516 4,565 0911 - Fund Raising - votive candles — — — — — 96 0912 - Fund raising - Teas/coffees 162 — — — 162 348 1240 - Church hall lettings - fund raising 7,224 — — — 7,224 5,000 1245 - Use of Church 100 — — — 100 — 1260 - Parish magazine sales — — — — — 351 11,002 11,002 — — — 10,362 Other trading activities Totals Investments 1020 - Bank and building society interest 195 — — — 195 114 195 195 — — — 114 Investments Totals 25,354 — — — 26,653 Receipts Grand totals 25,354	Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment Total This year Last year
	4,050 — — — 4,050 3,969 4,775 — — — 4,775 5,106 735 — — — 735 555 973 — — — 973 708 1,620 — — — 1,620 2,244 70 — — — 70 — 266 — — — 266 226 — — — — — 1,140 20 — — — 20 —
	11,002 11,002 — — — 10,362 195 — — — 195 114
	195 195 — — — 114
	25,354 — — — 26,653 25,354
Payments Raising funds 1730 - Costs of fundraising events Raising funds Totals	— — — — — 140
	— — — — — 140

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						Total
	Unrestricted	Designated	Restricted	Endowment	This year		Last year
Expenditure on charitable activities
1850 - Home mission	90	—	—	—	90		310
1870 - Secular charities	—	—	—	—	—		128
1910 - Ministry parish share etc	5,520	—	—	—	5,520		6,120
2101 - Working expenses of incumbent	441	—	—	—	441		—
2102 - Assistant clergy expenses	988	—	—	—	988		290
2301 - Church running - insurance	1,855	—	—	—	1,855		1,760
2320 - Organ / piano tuning	148	—	—	—	148		278
2330 - Church maintenance	3,004	—	—	—	3,004		1,645
2331 - Cleaning	—	—	—	—	—		201
2340 - Upkeep of services	755	—	—	—	755		688
2350 - Upkeep of churchyard	604	—	—	—	604		1,461
2360 - Administration	688	—	—	—	688		562
2361 - Parish Office Expenses	—	—	—	—	—		225
2362 - Other expenses	—	—	—	—	—		47
2363 - ooach trip	140	—	—	—	140		—
2401 - Church running - electric	1,242	—	—	—	1,242		4,187
2410 - Church running - gas	2,982	—	—	—	2,982		2,903
2420 - Church running - water	122	—	—	—	122		59
2440 - Church running - heating and	24	—	—	—	24		—
lighting
2530 - Hall running - electricity	1,327	—	—	—	1,327		1,500
2540 - Hall running - gas	2,280	—	—	—	2,280		3,083
2560 - Hall running - maintenance	1,496	—		—	1,496		117
2580 - Hall running - water	157	—		—	157		70
Expenditure on charitable	23,870	—	—	—	23,870		25,644
activities Totals
Payments Grand totals	23,870	—	—	—	23,870		25,784

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Belhus Park All Saints

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (by fund)

As at: 31 December 2024

	Balance	Previous balance
Cash at bank and in hand 6501: NatWest Current A/C 54968267 - Asset Development Fund Designated Hall Fund Designated Memorial funds Designated Sunday School Restricted General fund Unrestricted Agency collection Restricted 6510: CCLA (CBF) 608258001D - Asset Sunday School Restricted General fund Unrestricted 6590: Cash in hand - Asset General fund Unrestricted Agency collection Restricted Cash at bank and in hand Agency accounts 6699: Agency collections - Liability Agency collection Restricted Agency accounts Creditors: Amounts falling due in one year Z04: Accounts Payable - Liability General fund Unrestricted Creditors: Amounts falling due in one year Grand Total	5,303.95 1,226.56 — 102.15 963.41 56.77 7,652.84 169.81 3,712.14 3,881.95 465.92 143.34 609.26 12,144.05 200.11 200.11 200.11 192.00 192.00 192.00 11,751.94	5,303.95 1,226.56 (21.99) 102.15 (302.69) 56.77 6,364.75 169.81 3,516.48 3,686.29 465.92 143.34 609.26 10,660.30 200.11 200.11 200.11 192.00 192.00 192.00 10,268.19

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Belhus Park All Saints

Fund movement by type Selected period: 01 January 2024 to 31 December 2024

Fund and type	Fund balances	Incoming	Outgoing	Transfers	Gains and	Journal	Fund balances
	brought forward	Resources	Resources		Losses	Entries	carried forward
Develop
Designated	5,303	—	—	—	—	—	5,303
Sub-totals	5,303	—	—	—	—	—	5,303
Hall
Designated	1,226	—	—	—	—	—	1,226
Sub-totals	1,226	—	—	—	—	—	1,226
SunSch
Restricted	271	—	—	—	—	—	271
Sub-totals	271	—	—	—	—	—	271
memfund
Designated	(21)	—	—	21	—	—	—
Sub-totals	(21)	—	—	21	—	—	—
General
Unrestricted	3,487	25,354	23,870	(21)	—	—	4,949
Sub-totals	3,487	25,354	23,870	(21)	—	—	4,949
Totals	10,268	25,354	23,870	—	—	—	11,751

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Annual Report and Financial Statements of the Parochial Church Council

For the Year Ended 31[st] December 2024

St Nicholas South Ockendon

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South Ockendon St Nicholas

Receipts and Payments Account

For the period from 01 January 2024 to 31 December 2024

	Unrestricted	Designated	Restricted	Endowment	Total	Prior year
	funds	funds	funds	funds	funds	total funds
Receipts
Donations and legacies	10,701	—	144	—	10,846	49,635
Income from charitable activities	4,009	—	—	—	4,009	736
Other trading activities	1,337	—	13	—	1,351	5,098
Total receipts	16,049	—	157	—	16,207	55,470
Payments
Raising funds	—	—	—	—	—	230
Expenditure on charitable activities	12,312	992	—	—	13,305	55,182
Total payments	12,312	992	—	—	13,305	55,412
Excess of receipts over payments before transfer	3,736	(992)	157	—	2,902	57
Transfers
Gross transfers between funds - in	—	—	—	—	—	18,722
Gross transfers between funds - out	—	—	—	—	—	(18,722)
Excess of receipts over payments before other gains	3,736	(992)	157	—	2,902	57
Net movement in funds	3,736	(992)	157	—	2,902	57
Reconciliation of funds
All assets at 01 January 2024	7,495	(199)	(2,295)	—	5,000	4,942
All assets at 31 December 2024	11,232	(1,192)	(2,137)	—	7,902	5,000
Represented by
Unrestricted
General fund	11,232	—	—	—	11,232	7,495
Designated
Church Development Fund	—	2,534	—	—	2,534	2,534
Hall	—	(4,007)	—	—	(4,007)	(3,015)
Legacies	—	(257)	—	—	(257)	(257)
special projects	—	538	—	—	538	538
Restricted
St Nicholas Building Repair Fund	—	—	(2,137)	—	(2,137)	(2,295)

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South Ockendon St Nicholas

Analysis of receipts and payments

Selected period: 01 January 2024 to 31 December 2024

						Total
	Unrestricted	Designated	Restricted	Endowment	This year		Last year
Receipts
Donations and legacies
0101 - Gift Aid - Bank	566	—	—	—	566		180
0102 - Parish Giving Scheme	2,690	—	—	—	2,690		3,454
0110 - Gift Aid - Envelopes	369	—	—	—	369		562
0201 - Other planned giving	—	—	—	—	—		9
0301 - Loose plate collections	2,283	—	—	—	2,283		2,065
0410 - Giving through church boxes	449	—	—	—	449		180
0411 - candle stand	85	—	—	—	85		65
0501 - One-off Gift Aid gifts	100	—	—	—	100		—
0550 - Donations appeals etc	746	—	144	—	891		8,564
0551 - Donations - coffee	128	—	—	—	128		264
0552 - donation by Sumup or Paypal	2,734	—	—	—	2,734		10
0601 - Tax recoverable on Gift Aid	547	—	—	—	547		640
08A1 - Non-recurring one-off grants	—	—	—	—	—		33,640
Donations and legacies Totals	10,701	—	144	—	10,846		49,635
Income from charitable activities
0911 - fundraising change for good	—	—	—	—	—		66
0912 - fundraising euro sweepstakes	80	—	—	—	80		145
0913 - Fundraising coffee & chat	75	—	—	—	75		200
1101 - Fees for weddings and funerals	3,854	—	—	—	3,854		324
Income from charitable activities	4,009	—	—	—	4,009		736
Totals
Other trading activities
0910 - Fund raising	1,302	—	13	—	1,316		4,998
1220 - Bookstall sales - fund raising	5	—	—	—	5		—
1240 - Church hall lettings - fund raising	30	—	—	—	30		100
Other trading activities Totals	1,337	—	13	—	1,351		5,098
Receipts Grand totals	16,049	—	157	—	16,207		55,470
Payments
Raising funds
1730 - Costs of fetes & other events	—	—	—	—	—		230
Raising funds Totals	—	—	—	—	—		230
Expenditure on charitable activities
1910 - Ministry parish share etc	1,500	—	—	—	1,500		4,000
2101 - Working expenses of incumbent	1,516	—	—	—	1,516		290
2301 - Church running - insurance	2,709	—	—	—	2,709		2,582
2320 - Organ / piano tuning	368	—	—	—	368		348
2330 - Church maintenance	2,247	—	—	—	2,247		27,206
2340 - Upkeep of services	409	—	—	—	409		325
2360 - Administration	720	—	—	—	720		306
2362 - Cost of online Giving	1	—	—	—	1		—

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						Total
	Unrestricted	Designated	Restricted	Endowment	This year		Last year
2401 - Church running - electric	840	—	—	—	840		840
2410 - Church running - gas	59	741	—	—	801		591
2420 - Church running - water	254	—	—	—	254		244
2519 - Rent	130	—	—	—	130		97
2530 - Hall running - electricity	1,066	—	—	—	1,066		831
2540 - Hall running - gas	—	—	—	—	—		82
2550 - Hall running - insurance	491	250	—	—	741		659
2560 - Hall running - maintenance	—	—	—	—	—		261
2700 - Church - Architect	—	—	—	—	—		2,748
2701 - Church major repairs - structure	—	—	—	—	—		13,766
Expenditure on charitable	12,312	992	—	—	13,305		55,182
activities Totals
Payments Grand totals	12,312	992	—	—	13,305		55,412

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South Ockendon St Nicholas

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (by fund)

As at: 31 December 2024

	Balance	Previous balance
Cash at bank and in hand 6501: current account Nat West - 72403780 - Asset Church Development Fund Designated Hall Designated Legacies Designated St Nicholas Building Repair Fund Restricted special projects Designated General fund Unrestricted Agency collection Restricted 6502: Santander current a/c 90015184 - Asset General fund Unrestricted 6504: Natwest 72743131 - Asset St Nicholas Building Repair Fund Restricted General fund Unrestricted 6590: Cash in hand - Asset General fund Unrestricted Cash at bank and in hand Agency accounts 6699: Agency collections - Liability Agency collection Restricted Agency accounts Creditors: Amounts falling due in one year 6602: Rectors church expenses - Liability General fund Unrestricted Z04: Accounts Payable - Liability General fund Unrestricted Creditors: Amounts falling due in one year Grand Total	2,534.55 (4,007.95) (257.00) (3,897.51) 538.17 12,521.21 133.72 7,565.19 50.00 50.00 1,759.66 (420.14) 1,339.52 50.00 50.00 9,004.71 133.72 133.72 133.72 82.68 82.68 886.00 886.00 968.68 7,902.31	2,534.55 (3,015.43) (257.00) (3,849.36) 538.17 8,834.52 29.72 4,815.17 — — 1,553.55 (420.14) 1,133.41 50.00 50.00 5,998.58 29.72 29.72 29.72 82.68 82.68 886.00 886.00 968.68 5,000.18

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South Ockendon St Nicholas

Fund movement by type Selected period: 01 January 2024 to 31 December 2024

Fund and type	Fund balances	Incoming	Outgoing	Transfers	Gains and	Journal	Fund balances
	brought forward	Resources	Resources		Losses	Entries	carried forward
ChurchDev
Designated	2,534	—	—	—	—	—	2,534
Sub-totals	2,534	—	—	—	—	—	2,534
Hall
Designated	(3,015)	—	992	—	—	—	(4,007)
Sub-totals	(3,015)	—	992	—	—	—	(4,007)
Leg
Designated	(257)	—	—	—	—	—	(257)
Sub-totals	(257)	—	—	—	—	—	(257)
SpecProj
Designated	538	—	—	—	—	—	538
Sub-totals	538	—	—	—	—	—	538
StNicFund
Restricted	(2,295)	157	—	—	—	—	(2,137)
Sub-totals	(2,295)	157	—	—	—	—	(2,137)
General
Unrestricted	7,495	16,049	12,312	—	—	—	11,232
Sub-totals	7,495	16,049	12,312	—	—	—	11,232
Totals	5,000	16,207	13,305	—	—	—	7,902

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