St IVickolaJ' Chufr4ck PARUCHIAL CHURCH CuuivciL'S ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 5 1 DECEMBER 2024 uJteeJ Repo tement THE CHURCH J r)F FNJf.l
Si Nichola5, Church, Burton- Financial $tements & TrLiSt{S, Annual RL'POrt for }lar ending 31 DIxLmber 2024 Contents Page Foreword Trustees, Report PCC Membership & Trustees PCC Structure & Govern<ince Church Life Building & Maintenance Children, Youth, Families & School Outreach & Pastoral Care Church Safegryarding 10 Independent Examiner's Report 11 Financial Stateinents 12 Receipts & Payments Account 12 Statement of Assets & Liabilities 14 Notes to the Accounts 15 ,1 ge
St Nicholas. Church, Burton- Financial Statements & Trustees, Annual Réport for )'ÈÈr ending 31 DetÈmber 2024 Foreword - Rev John Coyne Apart From thLTr rc'gular and contTnuing actii'ities uf the church, as in every church, there is a need for forward niomentum aiid a clear sense of direction of travel. This is essential for the Future of St Nicliolas, Church aiid the Parish. Our thrcL' prioTitics arc, to: Enrich our Worship (UP) Grow meTnbers in their diseipleship or following of Jesus Christ {INI Engage with and Teach out to our local communit! thToush personal contact anLI church-led activities (OUT). Philip Hillman who, during this last Vear has been training for lav ministry, i.s now ILTrading a rL'viL'w process and ivill be reporting his findings to the PCC shortly. Once a pathway is agreed by the PCC forward mnmentum will then require the mobilisation of our congregations to liiie out the direction of travel. Our worship services are, as reported bv the churchwardens, dii'erse in style. The regulclf Services whicli need more support 1( re the moi)thly early morniiig BC Holy Cornmunion service, Evensong and the monthly All Age 5eTvice on the Arst SiinLla}' of the month. The All Agl. 5L'rvice nL'eds support in two ways in order to be Vicible. It needs bus! voung faniilie5 to endeai'our to make the fir.st Sunday nf tlie month part of their planned Eamily activities and for older members not to aiioid this service because it doesn't SULt tlieir preferences. thly then can tliis service be truly and fully inter-generational. Oiir chiirch's fortnishtl! 'FOLLOW' home groiip designed to help people grow as disciples, continlies to have goud support. Hoivever, one groiip is hardly a breaktlirough aiid it would be wondertul to have others wisliiiig to join a second regular group. Other wavs of growing as followers of Christ ma}, be throiigh an OCCciSional quiet ilay. Looktng ahead it will be important to see whclt l)hilip Hillman's report has to sa! on tlus area of chiirch life and on how we niight develop grL'ato'r community engagemont. As vicar, I continue to visit poople extensively, both in the parish and beyund, as well as buildiiig local relationships. We are also indebted to thase members of the consregation ivho i'oluntarilv visit people who are no longer well enoiigh to get oiit. Thank vou to all those who are proactii'e and pra)Terftil in supporting the life of our chiirch here in Burton- your ministry is vital to us all. Rev JE Coyne
St Nicholas. Churcl Burton- Finaniial Statements & Triistoes. Annual RL'port lor }*ear Lmding 31 December 2024 Reference and Administration Details Cliarity Nanie The Parochial Churcli Council OE the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Nicholas, Church, Biirtun-in-wirral Charity Registered No 1184831 I)rincipal Address St Nicholas, Chvrch, The Village, Burton Nestoii, Clieshire CH64 5TH Name Office Held (if any) & Elected Member Jokni Coyne Jane Davies liyor Tliomas Vicar, Chair OE PCC & Triistee Churchwarden & Trustee Churchwarden & Trustee Elected Members Brvan Blakeman Hon Treasurer & Triistee Jolin Church Anthony Carter John Morris-Best Hon Secretary & Tnistee (Co-opted Member Oi108/2024) Deputy Churchwarden & Trustee Lay Reader & Trustee Trustee Amanda Ankers Jenn! Carlyle Ron Curnow Trni.8tee Tnistee Nicky Dennison Nigel Griffiths Philip Hillinan Claire Smith Triistee Tnistee (Re.signed Julv 2024) TrusteL' Trustee John Vinson Trustee (Resigned as Hon Secretary 2810512024)
St Nicholas, Church, Burton- Financial Staiements & Tru5tees' Annual Report lor }TLiar ndIng 31 December 2024 The Parochial Church Council (PCC) Structure & Governance The PCC is constituted and goi'erned b}I the Parochial Chiirch Coiincil (Powei"sl Measure 1956 as amended and the Church Representation Rules 2006. The method of appointing members of the l)CC is set out in the Church Representation Rules. Regular Chiirch attendees are encouraged to register on the EIL:ctoral Rull. The PCC ensiires compliance with the laws and regulations by acting on advice received from Chester Diocesaii Board of Fiiiaiice, iiiformation aiid updates received froin the Charities Coinmission, advice and guidance received froni Professional advisers e.g. Independent Ex<1miner, attendcince b}T members at cuurses and Seminars and by acting on information and directives i5511ed to clergy. Standing Committee Tliis is the oiily statutorv committee required by law. It has the power to traiisact the biisiness of the PCC between meetings siibject to the directions of the PCC. During the vear, the Standing CommittL'L' comprisL'd: Rev John Coyne 4} Anthony CartL'r, Deputy ChurchwardL'n Jane Dai'ies, Churchwarden 5) Bryan Blakeman, Hon. Treasurer 6) John Church, Hon. secretar! i) 21 31 Ivor Thomas, Churchwarden Objectives & Activities The principal objectii'e of the PCC is to siippoi't the inciimbent, to ensiire the church's ministrv is funded and to actively engage wtth and promote the wider mission of the church. The PCC ensure5 that the church is ()peii duriiig daylight huurs foT times of private pra)ier and qLiiet reflection. The standard pattern of church services ha.s been for a 5L'fvicL' to take place L'very Sundav at 10:00am and each Wednc'sday at I0..15am. In addition, Holv CommiiniDn .services are held at 8:45am once a month and an Evensong service held monthly. The Trustee5 conh'nn that they hai'e referred to the Cliarily Cornmissioii's guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Trust's aims and objectives. Reserves Tlie trustees aim to maintain Eree reserves in uiirestricted flind8 at a level which equates to not less than three months of iinrestricted charit<ible expenditure.
5t Nicholas. Church Burton- Financial Statements & Trustees, At)nual Report ftsr year ending 31 DembeT 2024 Churchwarden's Reflections on Church Life Throughout 2024 the PCC has been Inoking botli iniviirds at the church communltyi and outwards to h.iid ways of serving aiid Nvorking with the wider village coininunities. Within the chiirch, there is a commitment to support existing services. The churLhivardens and the PCC have worked closely with our vicar Rei, John Coyne and the ministry team to ensiire we offer different ivorship Styles. Throughout 2024 we maintained a range of sen'ices including All Age Worship, Holy Communioii and Evensong which included variou5 BCP services. The PCC ha5 also sought to offer alternative foTms of ivorsliipi tL) bL,ttL'f CLItL'I- til tliL' needs of moderii family life. To this end we were pleased to appoint a new Children and Families worker in August, whose work will complement that of the Messy Church team. In 2025 the l)CC will continue to work on its i'ision for a healthy chiirch - outreach, inclusii'ene$8. Christ-centred and acces.sible - and they will explore furthL'r routes to achievc this vision. Outivardl}', the church has arranged a number of successful and vibr1( nt community coffee rnoriiiiigs and has eiigaged in successful fuiidraising activitie5 such as the 'Sea Shanty Fish & Chip Supper that enabled a donation of £1,500 to be made to the supported cause. The events team has been actively arranging events fur 202) which will incliide a Gardeners, (Jiestion Time and a concert b), Rhos Male Voice Choir. In the pa.st year, the cliurch has enjoyed the community fellowship afforded by sl)ared sorn'ices w2th St Michael's Church, Shotwick, while retaining its own identity in Burtoii. The church continues to maiiitaiii strong links with other church organisations incliiding its participation with the 'Neston and District Churches TugL'thL'r' and the 'Open the Book, tL'lc In that acts out Bible stories at local scliools. Our chiirch has maintatned its strong commitment to Bisl)op wil.son (Chiircli of England Aided) School in Burton with involi'ement in school actii'ities, children's assemblies, school governors and the Bishop Wilson's Scliool Charitable Trust. The PCC recognise, and is verv grateful for, the contributioii, large and small, of all church mcmbers who giiie their time, tl¢ lents cind resources in their cominitment to faith and to churcli life. The PCC also thanks visitiiig clergy wlio hai'e taken services during the ve4ir and for the periodic suFiport they provide to our church.
St Nicholas. Church, Btsrton- Ftnancitsl StatÈTvents & Tru4lee5' Annual Report for l'ear endins 31 Dece]nber 2024 Buildings and Maintenance The PCC is committed to maintaining the fabric of the chiirch building to a high standard and updating its Facilities as well a maiiitaining 115 aiicient churchyard. During the year the video system for recording and streaming chiirch services was completed b! RicPLard King Systeins. Plans for the refurbishment of the church toilet facility have also been progressed during the year. An updated scheme has been developed by the church architect that will be easier to maintain, creating a more user-friendlv space iiicludiiig baby changing tacilities and better heating. Qiiotations for the Work are being sought tv enablc the PCC to approve the necessary works to be completed by ALitLimn of 2025. A series of iiew signs pLad throughout the chLirch!ard aiid along the maiii road have been installed to proinote the location of the church and the disabled parking provision5 to new K'isitors. The mclin timber noticeboard has been fully refurbished and provided with up-to-date information. Tlie church glitters, gLillie.s and dO,nPiPes have been profe.ssionallv maintained and cleared throiighout the year to prevent an}T issues with leaks inside the building. A5 part of the church's ongoing safet! policy a survesi of gravestones throughout the cl)urchyard was undertaken and <7 detailed report was provided to the PCC oiitlining those few grave.s that mav reqiiire attention. The outbide fluudlights were renewed and more efficient timLir-contrulled mode15 liave been installed to provide greater flexibility in their use. A revised lighting S}TStem to the tower steps was also installed to make access safer whilst inside the tower. ThL' churchycird STruunds have been maint<iinL'd t(1 a vL'ry high stcindc?rd over thL' year, and the area to the east of the chiirch is establishing itself as a nattiral liabitat area. As part of a projL'ct tu improve biodii'ersity thi, arl'a was sown Trvitli wildflower seeds duriiig Ilie Autumiilkl'inter ]d the .11dflowerS will help to attract further wildlife to the church)Tard in the coming }Tears. The chiirch i.s grateful to chiirch members, the Friend.$ of St Nicholas, Churdi and to others who contribute finanLially to suppo)rt the maintenance of the church buildin its churchyard and Churcli Wood.
St Nicholas, ChurclL Burton- Financial Statements & Tnistees, AnnLial Rc'port for )*iiar ending 31 Dember 2024 Children & Families Outreach The PCC is ver! thankfiil for the ()ngoing geneTOSlty of members of the congregation and several local trusts wlio hav£1 contributed towa rds tlie salary and oiigoing costs of ()u r part tiine Families aiid Children's Worker (F&CW) who ) . was cippoinled in August. We arL' delis>hted to have Slieila Dennison, who is ali experienced children's worker, undertaking the role and to have both hL)r aiid lier liusbaiid ab part 0£ the congregatiDIi. A pre-school gruup for children, parents and carers called 'St Nic's Nippers, was inaugurated in the Aiitumn wluch began as a fortiiightlv event but which now meets weekly every Monday morning. In addition, the F&CW shari,d in Messy Church activitiLis, initially as an obseriyer, but has now stepped up to lead actjVLties alongside the rest of the team. At Sunda! moriiiiig seririce5 the F&CW provides actii'ities for younger chi Idreii at the back of Chiirch and this has proved to be popular. If in futtire the children's group bL'comcs larger, additional urganised activitiL's would bL' arrcinsTred in the ve.%tr)'. MUR Tlirnughout her lllltial perind the F&CW lia.s attended a Chester Diocesan led training course for workers enabling her to share ideas and best practice. Looking ahead, we expect to begin a weekly mid-week activity and teachiiig group at the end of a school day Eor juiiior School children M.ho attend Bishop Wilson Schuol. For this to be a viable proposition the F£imilies and Children's Worker will need to be supported by a small team drawii from among the congregalioii who would be willing to become involved. This initiative will be developed further during 2025 in conjunction with the PCC Diocesan Advisors and others. Dui'ing the year the PCC also pirovided ivork experience foT a young person participating in the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. This proved to be highly siiccesstiil. Tlie young person undertook verger duties each Sunda)T moming over a three month pcriod cind, clt her own instl8ation, she ci150 provided support to ML5SV Cliiirch activities and ha.8 undertaken Bible readings and other .%peaking role5 at seri'ices and following coin})letion of her assigiiment she cuntinues to do so.
St Nicholas. Church, Burton- Financial Statemenis & Trustees. Annual Report for }'ear Ènding 31 De¢ember 2024 Pastoral Care & Community Support DLiring the past year the PCC iniplemented the planned initiatii'e of appointing a pastoral care coi)rd inat()r to suppnrt the ivork of the vicar. The priinarv Euiiction of the coordinator is to proi'ide a condiiil thrliugh which the needs of anyone within the parish can arrange tn receiiwe a visit from the vicar or a licensL'd lay reader. It has always beL'n recOliSed that local people and church members already carry out a vital comiiiunity role ol visiting those whom they know in order to offer vital support. Tlie implementation of die pastoral care COOTdinator's role has been ver! slow to gain momentum. Nevertheloss, the PCC continues to belii'vc that, given the part time nattire of the i'icarfs role, a pastoral care coordinatOT slioiild be available within the Fiarish to ensiire that visiting and support is available to anyone who is in need. It is iinportant to reinember that all of us hai'e a part to play in pastoral support in welcoming worshippers at our Sunday and Wednesday seriyices and in noticing when 50nieone mav need extra care. St Nichola.s' Clillrcli is grateful to all those who inhabit these caring and supporting roles ivith discretion and love. Preparation for those seoking to be bilptised is an important part of church life. Duriiig the vear Rutli Abbott, Ivlio has been iii traitiing for ordiii<ltioi) uiidertook respoiisibilitv for this work. Looking ahead, the Families and Children'5 Worker will Ilso undertcike bclptism preparcltion For young f<imilies clt Burton. We (ire very thanktiil for all that Riith has iindertaken wliilst iindergoing her traiiiing for ministr5'. Eiicryone at St Nichvlas, Church wishes her evL'ry blL'ssing as she prepares to niove to the pari.sh of West Kirb! and Caldy atter her ordination in late Julie 2025. St Nichola5, Church undertook a great number L)f fuiierals during 2024 for church members and people living in the parisli. The vicar takes great care over visiting the bL'rcavL'd and ionducting Ineaningful seriNices to allow thLim to honour their loved ones. As a re.siilt of losing several chiirch members niir cliurch congregati()ii and our local communityt is much the poorer for the loss of some wonderful indii'iduals. St Nicholas, Church tunctions not only because of the dedication and enthusiasm OE its inttimbent, its la)y readers, appointed officials and elected members, biit also beciiuse of the clctivities, talents cind commitment of all those wlio provide critical administratii'e and teclmical siipport as well as those wlio carry OLIt other diities el'ery iveek OE thL' 5ic'ar.
St Nicholas' Church, Burton - Financial Statements & Trustees' Annual Report for year ending 31 December 2024
Parish Safeguarding
Throughout the year the PCC has continued to fulfil its obligations towards Parish Safeguarding and, through the appointment of a Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO), has adopted a proactive approach towards this aspect of church life.
Safeguarding policies and procedures were maintained
Making our Church Safe for All
throughout 2024, with the PCC continuing to conform to the safeguarding guidance within the Church of England's House of Bishops' Safeguarding policy. A hard copy of the Parish Safeguarding Handbook is available in the church porch along with the information poster, 'Promoting a Safer Church' and a Statement on the commitment by the Parish to the Five National Safeguarding Standards.
The Parish Safeguarding Policy Statement covering children, young people and vulnerable adults was reviewed by the PCC during the year. The policy was formally approved by the PCC for publication and endorsed by the vicar and two churchwardens, with a copy displayed in the church porch. This policy is reviewed annuall . y
Policies covering Safer Recruiting and the Recruitment of Ex-offenders have been maintained al i s to ong with a safeguarding checklist that is used at PCC meet ng ' review the church s Safeguarding arrangements.
All new members of the PCC were briefed on their safeguarding role and responsibilities, and all PCC members, lay readers, churchwardens and church group leaders have completed an appropriate level of safeguarding training.
During 2024 the PSO has utilised the new Church of England Safeguarding Dashboard to ensure compliance with Statutory Safeguarding requirements.
Formal Approval of the Financial Statements and Trustees' Annual Report of St Nicholas' Church, Burton
Approved on behalf of the PCC on 25 March 2025
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St Nicholas. Churth, Burton- Financial Statemonts & TrLiSl&S' Annual Report lor 3iear ending 31 December 2024 Unrestricted UnrestTicted Re5tricled Resliicted General Contingency Churchyèrd Fabri( Funds Funds Fund Fund Total 2024 Total 2023 Receipts Ivoluntory Income ',Cash Collecknons Bank IElectronic Giving £ 1,917.37 ',Cash Gift Aided £ 2.576.00 Iplanned Giving £ 41,545.00 Friends of Sl Nicholas. £ 2,670.00 ',Bishop Wilsoft School Trust Prof. Fees £ 8,703,60 Ilnterest ',Oividends IEvents 734.88 734.88 £ 7,422.90,, £ 1,917.37 £ 1,386.50, £ 2,576.00 £ 4,260.00,, £ 41,545.00 £ 59,882.41,, £ 2,670.00 £ 2.880.00, £ 8,70a.60 £ 131.67 £ 93.88 £1,027.18 £ 1.252.73 £ £ 962.98 962.98 £ 922.03 ', £ 3,043.00 £ 2,464,50,' £ 7.100.00 £ LI,160.00, £ 2,406.35 £ 970.94,, £ 12,189.18 £ 11,408.72, £ 1,786.47 £ 933.00,, £ 1,320.C¥] £ 620.00,, £ 15,422.iXI £ 9,750.00, 320.00 £ 732.93 , £ 3,043.00 £ 7,ICQ.00 £ 2,406.35 £ 12,189.18 £ 1,786.47 £ 1,320.QO £ 15,422.00 320.00 ',inildren & Families Worker IBld loi Interest rax Refund ',St Michael'5 Insurance ISI Michaels Conlribubon ',Weddings, Funerals & Memorials lfvlagazinè Income ',Sundry Income ITotal Receipts 367.00 307.00 £ 296., £ 102,100.85 £ 131.67 £ 1,056.86 £ 1,027.18 £ 104,316.56 £ 115,089.93
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St Nicholas. churc Burton- Financial SialemLmts & Trustees. AnTiual Report for year ending 3] Detrmber 2024 Balance Sheet unienn<ttd unrÈ51nlTr Ae51n(ted General Ftsnds Funth Chuftty•rd Re5trKted Fa Tolal 2024 Total 2023 Receipts Payment5 £ 102,100.85 £ -£ 113,150.56 131.67 £ 1,056.86 £ 1,027.18 £ 104,316,56 £ 115,089.93 962.98 -£ 114.113.54 -£ 91,267.30 Net .£ 11,049.71 £ 131.67 £ 93.88 £ 1.027.18 -£ 9,796.98 £ 23,822.63 Bank & Cash 01-01-24 E 128,943.74 £ 2,480.68 £ 1,768.87 £ 19,352,23 £ 152,545.52 £ 128,722.89 Bènk & Cash 31-12-24 £ 117,894.03 £ 2,6L2.35 £ 1,862.75 £ 20,379.41 £ 142,748.54 E 152,545.52 Unrerriaed uftiestntwd Re5trKied GnÈtal (OntienM Chu1£1 Fund Aestrthd Saknc Total 2024 Total 2023 stalement of Asset5 & liabilities Barclays Account No. I Barclay5 Account No 2 Skipton 8uilding Society No, I Skipton Building Society No. 2 Cash on Hand CCLA Fabric Fund CCLA Conhngency CCL4 Church Yard Fufid £ 27,787.95 £ 16,590.34 É 58,238.21 £ 15,243.65 33.88 £ 27,787.95 £ 43,318.23 £ I6,5.34 £ 13.060.C(J E 58,238.21 £ 56,338.45 £ 15,243.65 £ 14,737.06 33,88 £ 1,490.tKJ £ 20,379.41 £ 20,379.41 £ 19,352.23 £ 2,612.35 £ 2,480.68 £ 1,862.75 £ 1,862.75 £ 1,768.87 £ 117,894.03 £ 2,612.35 £ 1,862.75 £ 20,379.41 £ 142,748.54 £ 152,545.52 £ 2,612.35 TQt* IQZ4 Total 2023 Investmenl Asset5 at Valuatio CBF LofE lryv Fu,Id Income Sliares Contngency Fund Chuich Yard Repair Fund £ 36,1)83,74 £ 36.083,74 £ 34,337.68 Approved on bohalf of the PCC on 25 March 2025 Signed by Rev John E Coyne, Incumbent IN'or Thornas, Churchwarden & Tru.
Si Nicholas. Church, Burton- Financial Statements & Tnistees. Annual Report for s'ear L'nding 31 Dettmber 2024 Notes to the Accounts Basis of preparation of accounts Tlie accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis. l Receipts Voliintar! income for 2024 was £49,443 compared with £75,831 ILI 2023 a decrease of 340/,. After cillowins for thL, fact tliat incomL' in 2023 was uverstated bv £10,000 duL' to a donation due in 2022 being received in 2023, on a like-for-like basis 1'olltar), incumL rL'ducLd b51 24.9'/0. The PCC has been mÉ?de Iiware of the risks ic SSOCl<1ted ivith a diminishing incorne stream and the factors and consequeiices affected b! allowing this decline to continLie. These incliide.. Inabilit! to fund ministr). in future l£educed capacity to fund outward giving Unable to meet rniiining costs Tliese risk factors are also exacerbated by.. Ali aseiiig congregation w,ho ma! be less fin£ll)cially secure Significant reliance on a small gTOiiP of geiierous but declining donors Other church members iinciblL' or unwilling to bridge the financial gap Obligation to siipport Bisliop wil.son (Chiircli of England Aided) School Potential for thL' school's charitable trust unable to maintain current funding Rediictioii in tax refuiid due to declining doiiatioiis In 2024 the PCC received a tax refuiid of £12,189 through Gift Aid compared Th'ith £11,408 in 2023. The amount received from HMRC represents 16./0 of total income Eor the year, emphasi5ing the importance to l)CC finances of regulclr planned giving bv chiirch members using Gift Aid where and whenever it IS Possible to do so. The PCC lias expressed its commitmeiit to addre.$8ing the is.sue. Doiiatiotis received throush the Frieiids of St Nich()las' Church amounted to £2,670 as a resiilt OE regular donations received via bank pavments. As part of its role Nvithin the local communit)I St Nicliola%' ChiiTch iontinues to providc a place for families to come togL'thL>r at tiinL't> of bereavement and to celebrate weddings. Fees received in 2024 from wedding.s and flinerals amolinted to £15,422 compared with £9,750 in 2023. 3 Investments Funds to support da! to day expenditure are held on deposit with Barclays Bank and with Skipton Buildingy Societ!. Other longer-terrn funds are managed by CCLA Investment Management Ltd. ,18e
St Nithol35' c.hurch Burton- Financial Statements & TrustL)es' Annual Report for }Fear L)nding 31 Dember 2024 4 Payments and Expense Costs No unforeseen items of expendittire were incurred diiring the year. A propnrtion of the fees CDllected by the FCC for weddings and funerals are pavable to Chestor Diocese (DBF}. As at 31 December 2024, £5,714 of fees woro due to the DBF (paid in Ianuary 2025). During 2024, there was an arrangremenl with Bishop Wilson's School Charitable Trust for the PCC to facilitate the pavment OE legal cost.% incurred by the trust which would subsequLntly bc. reimbursed. As at 31 December 2024, £2,14.S of fund5 due to be reimbur.sed remained outstanding (received in February 2025). 5 Outward Giving In addition to varioiis fund-raising events in aid of St Nicholas, Church and other Cc1U5es, it is the policy uf the PCC to support a number ol charities annually. In 2024 the PCC ivas able to niake the Éollowing donations to cliaritable caiises: Tear Fund £1,000 Wirral Ark Project £1,000 Church Pastoral Aid Society, £1,000 Save the Family £1,000 The Mango Tree £1,000 Church Mission Snc. £1,000 Charles Thompson's Mission £1,000 Chester Clergv Tnist £1,000 World Vision £1,000 The Bible Society £1,000 melane.sian Bros £1,000 Other (fund raising event} £1,500 6 Parish Share All ministry expenses (N'icar aiid related on-costs) are shared with St Michael's Church, Shotwick. St Nicholas, Church PCC pays 77.25 /0 of the cost and St Michael's Cliurch PCC coi'ers 22.75 % of expend(ture. The amount Pciid by the Pii rish to Chester Diocese to cover the cost5 associated with the emplo}Iment of an inaimbent was £44,220 in 2024 compared with £42,114 in 2023 (+5 % ). 7 Vicarage Accommodation Certain costs associated with the provision of accommodation for the vicar and his fcimily, including the council tax, are burne by thi. parishes of Burton and Shotwick. 8 Related Party Transactions During the year an honorariuin of £1,480 for accounting support seri'ices was paid to Heleii Thomas, who is related to churcliwarden Trd trustee Ivor Tlinmas. 9 Trustees Remuneration & Employees The PCC had one emplovet in 2024, the Families and Children's Worker. No expenses were either claimed b)T or paid to trustees in perfonnance 0£ their duties as trustec5.