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Parish Church of St. John the Evangelist, Farsley Annual Parochial Church Meeting April 16th 2023

PARISH CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST. FARSLEY ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING- April 16th 2023 Agenda Election of Churchwanlens Agènda Annual Parochial Church Meetlng 1. Opening prayer Minules (ryrculated) 2. Appointrnent of Clerk 2. Electoral Roll 3. Minutes (circulated) 4. Election of Churthwardens Church Councll Attendan 2022-2023: 9 monthly meetings were hdd Revd. G. Howles 3. Annud ReFMJrt 2022-2023 4. Fabric. Goods and Ornaments Report 5. Examined Accwnts for 2022-2023 Election of Examiner 8. Rep(Kts from Church Committees and Groups.. Baby and Tctyjdler Group Beréavement Group The Church Cholr Churches Together in Farslty House and Study Groups Parish Olfice Parish Safeguardlng Social events Sunflower Cafe Appondlx- Associated Rep￿ts.. Friends of Si. John's Mr. J. Isaacson Mrs. J. Mulligan Mrs. E. Sheller Mrs. L. Sykes Mrs. B. Tuke Mrs. S. Walker R 8 Mrs. J. Whitaker C 8 Mr. A. Saxton Mr. H. Bradley Mrs. C. Glover D 7 Mrs. V. Bergin (2019) {2019) {2020) (2021) (2019) (2018) 12018) {2020) (2021) (2021) (2021) 7. ESectlons 1 3 PCC members for 3 years li 2 Doanery Syn¢xl Ropresentatlves lil. Sidespeople 8. Chaimian's remarks C B Churchwarden D- D&8nory R•prnsent81tr R- R8ad8r g. Questions and matters of parochial and general church interest. 10. Closing Prayer Llst of Sldè8pooplo, all retiring at this meetlng Mrs. N. Bean; Ms. B. Bamiforth,. Mrs A. Harris; Ms. J. Mcausker; Mr.& Mrs. J. Patfreeman. Mr. J. Pary; Mrs. S. Rhodes," Mrs. A. Thomton; Mrs. S. Walker; Mr. J. Wallis. Please bring this agenda and all other papers relating to the meeting with you. Notlce is hereby given that the newly elected Parochial Church Councll will meet for 15 minutes at the end of the APCM for purposes including thè election of Officers and allocation of Actlon Groups

Church of St. John the Evan elist Farsle Chureh of St. John the Ev8n elis Farsle Minutes of the meetin ari5hioners held on Sunda 241h A ril At I1.25am l. Opening prayer 2. El￿tiOn of clerk lo the APCM- Jill Mulligan, proposed by Lorna Sykes. seconded by Joel Isaacson. All in favour. 3. Nomination for church warden.. Aian Saxton was appointed as church warden, proposed by Eileen Sheller and seconded by Janet Whitaker. 4. Gareth exP￿sSed his gratitude to Janei Whitaker who is stepping down &8 church warden. He thanked her for all her hard work and loyal service to St. John's. Minutes of the APCM held on Sunda 24, A ril at 11.30am l. The rninutes of the last meeting were approved, all were in favour. 2. A]an asked for an amendment to be made regarding his church council attendance. 3. Electoral role: 66 people on the elector&l role at the time of the APCM. 4. Audited accounts: Melvyn Ward has approved the accounts this year but we will need lo elect a new examiner for next year. Gareth thanked Joel for all his hard work. Joel is hopeful that we may be able to pay more of the share this year if giving increases. At present we are paying 500/0. orts and rou Toddlers and playgroup- we need a new team of volunteers. At the moment we have 3 committed people but we really need a team of sor 6. We have all the equipment to start up again but need volunteers to make coffee, chat with parents and do craft activities. Janet said she had given a card to Jo Reilly expressing thanks on behalf of the church for all her work in playgroup. Bev asked if we could present her with something in church as a thank you too. This will be discussed at the next PCC meeting. Eleetions l. Members of the PCC: there are 3 vacancies this time for the PCC. Pauline Harding was proposed by Jaqueline Presley and seconded by Christine Glover. Janet Whitaker was proposed by Lorna Sykes and seconded by Jennifer Mason and Joel Isaacson w&s proposed by Howard Bradley and seconded by Eileen Sheller. 2. Deanery Synod Rep: n(Fone needs nominating. 3. Sides people.. a decision was made to defer th¢ nominations of sides people to the PCC meeting. Gareth said how important a job this was, welcoming people into the church and getting to know the congregation.

Chairman's remarks Gareth wanted to express his thanks to everyone who contributed to the life of the church from those who helped with teas and coffees, the farnier's rnarket and other events such &s the Bonfire without bangs and pancake paty. Thank you to Shirley who has conunitted to doing at least 2 services a month and does it to such a high standard. Thanks go to Eileen for playing the organ. picking the music and organising special events such as the Good Friday reflection service. A big thank you to Joel as treasurer sorting out the church's finances and lo Helen for her organisational skills in the office. Thanks also go to James for all your help with the on-line services and church website. Thank you to the PCC members committing to meeting regularly and making decisions and a special thank you to Janet who has worked so hard and always makes sure that everything gets done that Theajs to be done. Now Covid restridions have lifted church is getting back to norn￿1. We need to look forward to the ￿t￿re. Confident Chtistians, Growing Churches and Transforniing Communities. Gareth's aim is to set up more small wups that will study together and gain in confidence. There will be a Bible course enabling all to be more confident with our Bibles. We need to grow our church. ¢ncourdge more people to attend and get to know Jesus. We need to be good at evangelising and provide good social events loo. Friday nights in the hall are now free: the first social event is The Vicar. Quiz on Friday 13 May, please invite your family and friends. We need to build on the success of past events. Look for opportunitie5 to transform our community such as our Sunfiowcr Café and Bereavernent Group. Finances: we will be talking about giving and how we can pay the Parish share. Gareth expressed his delight at being the VI￿ at St John's and said what a wonderful place Farsley is to live in. He would really love more young people to Come into our churth. uestions eoncerniD matters of a eneral and aroehi41 interest Janet asked about the heating- it is in its final stages with the DAC. O.B.' Howard expressed how fantsstic il was lo see the church transfomiing. he could feel the energy and it was brilliant to see lots more children in church. The meeting ended with the Gra¢e at I1.55am

THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST, FARSLEY Annual Report of the Parochial Church Council for the year 2022-2023 Administratlve infomiation St. John's is situated at the junction of Town Street and New Street. The correspondence address is: The Parish Office. The Old Vicarage. New Street, Farsley. Pudsey. LS28 5DJ. The Parochial Church Council (PCC) is a registered charity with the Chaiity Commission (1185811). PCC members who have served from April 2022 until the date this report was approved are: Incumbent.. The Revd. Gareth Howles Churchwardens.. Mr. A. Saxton Elected members.. Mrs J Mulligan - Secretary (2019)- Mr. J. Isaacson - Treasurer (Co￿pted 2019) . Mrs. E. Sheller (2020)- Mrs. B. Tuke (2019)" Mr. A. Saxton (2020) . Mr. H. Bradley (2021) . Mrs S. Walker- Reader Mrs. L. Sykes (2021)" Mrs. C. Glover {2021)" Mrs. V. Bergin (2021)" ('First three-year tenn: 'second three-year term) Bankers: HSBC, 88 Town street. Horsforth. Leeds. West Yorkshire. LS18 4AR Legal Adviser. Peter Foskett, Lupton Fawcett Denison Till, Yorkshire House. East Parade. Leeds LS15BD Independent Examiner

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 to stand for election to the PCC. Elected members may serve up to two consecutive tenns of three years, prior to standing down for at least one year, before they may stand for r￿lectIOn. The intention is to provide both continuity and a range of experience to create a fully active committee. In order to cary out tts aims and objectives. the PCC operates through a number of smaller groups. which Meet. when required, be￿een full PCC meetings. ObJectlves and activities The Revd. Gareth Howles is Priest-in-charge of St. John's. The PCC has the responsibility of c(Foperating wtth him in promoting the whole mission of the Church. pastoral. evangelical. social and ecumenical. (rhe PCC Powers Measure 1956). Together we are working to develop our objectives in proclaiming the Gospel and servir@ God, within the Church and the community. During the past year. the PCC has continued to Kirk to develop and refine the strategies by which our objectives may be achieved. Areas identified as priorities, including church growth, oUt￿aCh, pastoral care. care, maintenance and development of the church building. ecological issues. communty links. and generosity in serving the o)mmunity have been further explored in PCC meetings. each month. Achievements and perfomiance Church Electoral Roll The number of parishioners on the Church Electoral Roll at the APCM 2022 was 66. Now the current number on the electoral roll is 63. Alan Saxton- Electoral Roll Officer

FABRIC GOODS AND ORNAMENTS Church ard and Grounds Leeds City Council Pa￿S & Cemeteries are responsible for the grass cutting, checking the condition of trees and general maintenance. A gardener cares for the memorial garden and makes good this area of the grounds. We also have the support of volunteers from the Friends of Farsley Church, who help keep the grounds looking tidy and colourful. Church Service Ins ctlons The fire-fighting equipment and gas instsllation certfficates are kept up to date, along with the electrical testing of fixed and portable appliances. Maintenance Volunteers from the Friends of St. John's. along with Tery Whitaker and Ray Sheller, continue to cary out routine maintenance and replacement tasks within the church. We have had approval from the DAC to replace the heating system in church. The work has been put out to tender and we hope to proceed shortly. Various fundraising activities will tske place over the coming months and your support will be appreciated. The church has been deaned regularly by Debbie Whitaker for some time but she has left to follow a different path and the church is now cleaned by fresh as a Daisy. We are grateful for Debbie's dedication and service over this period. ChurGh Hall and Offices Service Ins ctions The electrical. fire and gas installation certificates are kept up to date, along with the fixed and portable appliance testing. Maintenance The meeting room. hall and kitchen are now being used regularly by MHA, groups and parties. We would hope to redecorate and repla￿ the heating in the hall in the next few years. Old Vicara e Flat Service Ins ections The electrical, fire and gas installation certificates are kept up to date, along with the electrical testing of fixed and portable appliances.

Maintenance The meeting room, hall and kitchen are being used regularly by MHA, groups and parties. To these can now be added The Baby and Toddler Group which has been restarted and has been well attended. Many thanks to Naomi and Gareth for organizing this and to all those who actively support it. A youth Group has recently been fomed and we hope this will expand and will become a rewarding and enjoyable activity for our young people. We hope to hold an event to clean. tidy and spruce up the hall in the near future and hope to have support from the church family and wider community. The longer-term plan is to improve the hall which will include replacing the heating system. Old vicara e Flat Service Ins ections The electrical, fire and gas installation ￿rtfficates are kept up to date. Lettin The flat continues to be let on an annual basis and we are fortunate to have a good tenant who appreciates the fiat. A. Saxton - Churchwarden April 2023

Revlew of the Year There have been nine full PCC meetings since the last APCM with the Revd. Gareth Howles chairing the meetings. May saw the introduction of sub groups to the PCC consisting of.. Pastoral, Worship, Outreach, Discipleship and Children and Youth work. It was decided thal Ihese groups would meet monthly and that every other monlh there would be a full PCC meeting. The Jubilee weekend was a great success. The road was closed for the afternoon, sand art was on offer at church along wilh refreshments provided kindly by the Friends of St John's, music was also played from the church bells. On Pentecost Sunday there was a Churches Together service held with music provided by Eileen and the music group. The heating project was approved by the DAC and we applied for various grants to help with Ihe cost. Lots of the congregation are fundraising by doing sponsored walks and there is a meal planned. We are now waiting for an electrician to become available lo carry out the work. Our thanks go to Ray for all his hard work and expertise in bringing the project to fruition and also to The Friends of St John's for their continual fundraising. We also discussed future renovations of the church hall and the possible temporary removal of some pews in church to allow for tables and chairs to offer refreshments after the 10.30 services. In Autumn we held our annual Bonfire without bangs, which again was a great success. The Friend's of St John's held a brass band concert which was very successful and Gareth provided us with a very enjoyable gin and quiz night. This was g￿al fun and through donations provided a nice contribution to the heating fund. For Christmas the trees outside church in the grounds were lit up. We held our carol service by candlelight, two popular Christingle services and Midnight mass. The Nativity service was well attended. Thank you to Farsley Fire and Smoke for the delicious sandwiches after the service. Gareth has continued to build strong links with the local schools and this year Farsley Fajfield had a Christingle service in church. In January we had a lovely Confirmation service at St John's with Bishop Arun. There was also a music event by Dean freedman which was held in church. St John's were helping the community by hosting the event for another venue. A lent course was run at the Community Church written and led by Shirley entitled "Athletes for Christ." At Easter there were joint services with Rodley and the Community Church and on Maundy Thursday, good Friday and Easter Sunday the traditional Communion services. hour at the cross, sonrise service followed by breakfast. A new service was introduced once a month in the evening, a Ted service and the Even song service will begin again after Easter. Farsley famerfs Market is still taking place after many years at St John's. Bev and lan Tuke are now standing down from running the café after many

years of devoted servi￿. Great thanks go to them both for all their time and hard work over the years. The Famerfs Market are keen to continue with the café in the future if no-one from church can help run it. It has been a busy year of services, worship. and social events. Many thanks go to our PCC members and to everyone who V￿rk for the good of St Johr)'s and its community. Your help and support are greatly appreciated. Jlll Mulligan - PCC Secretary Financial Review 2022 Charity accounts are split befv￿en 'Unrestricted' funds (of which some may be 'Designated' for a spectfic cause) and 'Restricted' funds. Unrestricted funds relate to money the PCC can spend on anything that fulfils the objectives of the church. Restricted funds record donations and expenditure for specific purposes or projects. Income re￿iVed from regular and onevoff giving has remained increased in 2022 compared to 2021. Seeing an increase in regular giving is something that is really encouraging to the church - as believers, we are called to give our time and our fInan￿S to support the work of the church. In 2021 we joined the Parish Giving Scheme, which allovrfs anyone to give to church by direct debit. This remains very popular and we are continuing to see more people giving in this way. This helps the church as it does not incur the charges we have handling cash and enables us to receive grft aid income faster. In order to meet our obligations to the Diocese and our church's running costs, we would always encourage members of the church to think and pray about how much they donate. Our restricted income increased. most significantly from income (grants and individual donations) received towards the heating project and a one-off contribution to energy costs from the Diocese. Other income increases have corne from rental income and proceeds from events. This is mainly as a result of the church having been open throughout the whole year, compared with the after-effects of Covid in 2021. Again this year we were disappointed that we were not able to meet the cost of the whole Parish Share. The Parish Share is the contribution that each parish church in the Diocese of Leeds pays to fund the cost of clergy and housing. and other Diocese costs. from mission to administration. We fully intend to pay what we owe. and have presented the unpaid Share as a liability in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. We paid as much as we could whilst maintaining posrtive unrestricted cash funds. Our expenditure has increased this year due to an increase in the amount paid on the Parish sha￿ compared with 2021, and the impact of energy costs for the church and the hall. We V￿uld expect to see a further increase in these costs in 2023 given the full year impact. A decision has been made on the design of the new heating system. During 2022 we spent money on further trial infrared heating systems which was

required to obtain the faculty necessary to stsrt work on the system. As we close the year we are in a similar position than we were at the end of 2021. With £13,045 in total Unrestricted and Designated funds we have enough to continue the work of St John's. We still have to start construction work on the new heating system, which will commence in 2023. This will be a major financial commitment for which we have £7.370 in restricted funds at the end of 2021 and £11,721 in designated funds. Thank you to all who donate to the church.. be it by standing order, online or by cash or card. St John's has been a light to our community over many years, and as we move into a post-covid we can see great opportunities to continue to shine God's love. The church is run by people with generously donated time and worKlerful talents" this is supported by generosity in giving money. Reserves policy It is PCC policy to maintain a balance on Unrestricted funds of roughly £1.500 at the end of each month. after paying the Parish Share to the Diocese. We end the year with £1.324 in reseNe, which is just below the reserves policy. We were not able to pay the full Parish Share to the Diocese as noted in the above commentary. We continue to look forways to minimise our costs and maximise income. We continue to have ￿ major financial commttments for the ftjture: paying the Share and funding the heating project. Both of these commitrnents will require the generosity of church members. and our wder community, both in terms of generosity of donations, and generosity of time and ideas in researching grants and fundraising plans. Joel Isaacson - Treasurer

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2022 Total Unrestrl¢ted DeBlgnat•d unfestrlcted R•strlct¢d funds fund• fund funds Total 2022 Total 2021 RECEIPTS Voluntary rncelpts Planned giving Collectiofts at services AJI other givingNoluntary recelpts Gift Aid re(X)ve￿￿ ActlYlt198 for g•n•ratlng funds Inv•¥tm•nt Incom• Church actlvltles TOTAL RECEIPTS 21.7TT 4.620 3,393 7,286 4,628 21.7TT 4.620 3,393 7.286 4.628 21.777 19.059 4,620 4.041 8.323 7.609 5,718 7,372 4.661 4.282 128 27.666 26 335 4.930 33 1¥2 27.666 27,666 PAYMEPffiS Chur¢h actlvlVgB Diocesan parish ojntiibution (Share) Clergy and staffing ￿$ts Churth running expenses Hall runnirvJ expenses Spending on restricted FWOi8cts Cost ofgenerating funds TOTAL PAYMENTS (36.4681 16.1)091 (19.5241 (11.5481 136,4681 16,0091 119,524) 11 f.548} {36.4681 {32.9801 16,0091 15,0951 12.7751 122.2991 113,9961 11.8281 113.376) 19.8381 {2.1441 (2,744) {4.6521 276 66.837 sf Surplu•l(deficltl 175 5,681 335 Transfers betr￿en fijnds 175 5,681 335 Cash funds at 1 January 11.721 17220 18273 35.493 35,158 Cash funds at 31 D•e•mb•f RECEIPTS AND PAYMEKfs ACCOUNT 11.721 13.045 16.767 29.812 35.493 E,. 11

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES Total Unrestrlcted Dg8lgnated unrestrlcted Restrlcted lunds fund5 funds funds Total 2022 Total 2021 Note Cash fund$ General a¢xount IHSBCI Cash in hand Common Fabric fvnd account 1,284 41 11,721 13,005 41 fO,566 215 23.571 256 28,788 256 IHSBCI Children's and Youthwork account 2,649 2,649 3.036 IHSBCI 3,337 Inv•stment assets 187.27 CIF shares (Splill 202.00 CIF sha￿S Icornrnon Fabric fijndl Farslgy IP ICCLAI Farslay Stevenson ICCLA Farsley Sunday Sthool ICCLAI Farstey Youth ICCLAI 3,866 3,866 4,380 4,170 4,170 4.724 665 665 865 520 1,317 520 1,317 2,009 12,547 520 1,317 665 665 D•btors Gtft aid receivable IHMRCI HHII and office rental 2,309 2.309 78 2.387 4,580 78 UablllUe8 Diocese of Leeds- Parfsh Shar8 The Chlldren's Sooety othor ereditors 154.5421 11681 154.5421 116BI 154,5421 137,7301 11681 11681 856 Oth•r as80ts Church (Lo&% limit Insuran<% vsluel Hall (Loss Ilmrt InsurancA value) 11,2(X).000 11.200.000 2.800.000 2.800.000 14 000,000 14 000 000 p&kxJ LC. 3

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Independent examiner’s report

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St John the Evangelist, Farsley (charity no 1185811) (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 December 2022.

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 Trust’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 which gives me cause to believe that, in any material respect:

• the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act;

• the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or

• the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

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.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The financial statements of the PCC have been prepared in accordan￿ with the Church Ac¢ounting Regulations 2006 using the Receipts and Payments basis. 2 INVESTMENT ASSETS I funds which a￿ invested in CCL4 Church of England Investrnent Fund shares. In all cases, the donations have been made to be retained as a capital fiJrMJ, but the inojffle is for specific purpose, either General fvnds. Common Fabric fund or Chikdren's and Youthwork fund. 3 MOVEMENTS IN RESTRICTED FUNDS The movements in restricted funds during the year were: Balance Receipts Payments Transfors blfwd 144 2.536 6,139 2,790 215 Balance Interest Hall fund Heating fund Zoning Flowers fund Diocese heating contribution Children's and Youthwork Common Fabric fund 174 708 7,370 2,313 215 {1,828) {1.667) {477) 2.898 2.150 (2.150} 3,413 (104) 3.338 3,036 134 (521) 2.649 18,273 5.241 {6,74n 16.767 I transfers between furKJs are made with the express peMiss￿n of the original donor. Interest accrued on Restricted and Designaled funds is not split between the various funds due to its size. Interest accrued will be used as required with the consent of the PCC. The Hall fund represents aoxmulaled donations arKI expermditure for repairs and rna1ntenan￿ to the Church Hall. The Heating fund represents accumulated donations. grants and expenditure towards renewal of thè heating system in the church buildings. We have received £1,098 in individual donations and a £1.800 grant from Ihe Benefad Trust. The expenditure in the ￿rrent year relates to the purchase of a test wall-mounted infrared heater which was instslled to obtain approval for the new heating system from the Dioc8se of Leeds.

3 MOVEMENTS IN RESTRICTED FUNDS Icontlnued) The Zoning fund represents a grant from the Co-op and expendilure for ueating dtfferent 'zones' within church to enable different groups lo use the building at the same time. Money has been earmarked from this fund to improve the experience of community groups using Ihe church building. Thè cost ir) the year relates to improvements to the kitchenette and equipment for community use. The Flowers fund represents a￿Jjm￿lated donations and expenditure for the provision of flowers. The Diocese heating contribution represents a grant re￿ived from the Diocesè of Leeds lo contribute towards rising heating costs. The Children's and Youlhwork fund represents accumulated donations and expenditure for children's and youlhwork activities. The Common Fabric fund represents accumulaled donations and expenditure for repairs and maintenance to thurch fabric {i.e. building and fittings). 4 MOVEMENTS IN DESIGNATED FUNDS The movements in designaled funds during thè year were: Balance Receipts Payments Transfors blfvid 11,721 Balance fwd 11,721 Legaaes 11.721 11.721 Funds re￿iVed as legacies hav8 been designaled by the PCC lo be used to significantly finance tha ongoing heating projeGt.

5 FURTHER ANALYSIS OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS Unr•strbclad D•$ignated unrestrlct•d R•strlcl•d Total fvnd$ funds funds fvnd$ 2022 T¢tsl 2021 RECEIPTS al All other glvlnty¥duntsry r•celpts Donation8 Legacy 3.393 4.930 8,323 1CKI 3.393 3.393 8,323 bl Actlvltl•s for ymratlng fund• Efforts Fairs Coffae mornings Feed In tsriff (Solar pang1$1 1.088 1.121 579 534 1.116 1.116 2.721 4.282 4.628 ¢} Inv•stment Inco CCLA invgstrnents Interest ￿1Ved 150 42 192 125 42 128 d) Church actlvlti Fees for weddings and funerals 1.316 1.316 1.316 8.408 7,053 7.305 3.584 9.331 4,491 7.080 3.549 Rent- Hall Rent- Flat Other income 7,053 7.305 e) Church runnlng •x￿n$•• Church njnning e￿n$¢$ Church rèpairs and maintenan Upkeep of servi Admin and offi(* ¢))sts Children's 8nd youthth o)sts 14.416 750 2.137 2221 14.416 750 2.137 2221 2.150 521 16.566 6.906 1,271 3.285 2.137 1.102 2.221 2,703 104 104 n H￿1 runnlng exponM• Hall runniTrJ exp¢nses Hall and flat m8intenanc• Commlsslon payable 10,348 175 1.027 10.346 175 1.027 10.346 2.￿)3 6,633 2.319 1,828

REPORTS FROM CHURCH COMMirrEES AND GROUPS Baby and Toddler Group The group runs termtime from 10-11.30 and we ask for a voluntary contribution of a pound towards refreshments. The sessions a￿ relaxed with freestyle play, refreshments are available throughout the session. There is song time at the end with a mixture of nursery rhymes and bible songs. We try to ensure that we speak to everyone particulady anyone who is new. There are be￿een 25-30 adults with their children and new people come every week. We are neady at full capacity for the hall so we may need to look at options for the future. We are very grateful for the volunteers who set up and serve refreshments every week. The feedback is that we offer a friendly, welGoming, and relaxed group which is really encouraging. Our aim is to reach out to families and people with young children. building relationships and sharing the Gospel. It is an outreach group with a Christian element ending with a blessing and a prayer at the end. Chlldren's group at the 10.30 service During 2022. the children's work at church has been using the church hall as a large space which the children have loved to use to explore, play games and do craft activities during the 10.30am service. All the sessions are grounded in the Bible- following the same readings that are being heard in the main church service. We encourage our children and young people to think about what they are listening to. and have lots of fun putting into action what we have heardl We have a great group of children attending each week which we thank God for. We now have groups running at the same time each Sunday- one for younger children (up to Year 4) and one for young people (from Year 5 upwards). We have a dedicated team of leaders and volunteers who give their time to helping our children discover more about who God is and the good news of the Christian faith. We are very grateful for the help of committed volunteers without whom the Sunday School would not be possible. We are aiming to move to three groups in 2023. for which we would need more volunteers. The children love coming back into the main service and sharing what they have read and C￿ated that moming. As many people who come to Christian faith do $0 when they are young, we a￿ aiming to grow the Sunday School and reach out to the community. This will be done only with a thorough risk assessment. paying particular attention to health and safety guidelines and ensuring C£*mpliance with Di0￿san safeguarding policies and DBS requirement. The Sunday School leaders and volunteers. Bereavement Support Group The Bereavement support group meets every 4th Friday of the month at St John's church hall between 11-12 in the lounge. Farsley Bereavement Support Group provides a safe and supportive space to talk for those who have lost someone who is dear to them. Lorna Sykes

Christmas flyers were produced rather than cards. cheaper to produce arKI easy to hand out on the evening when the Christmas lights We￿ switched on. The sum of £123.90 was sent to Christian Aid. proceeds from our usual cakes and bric- a- brac stalls in Christian Aid week. A wreath was purchased and laid on behalf of Churches Together at the cenotaph on Arniistice Sunday. Shirley Walker- Churches Together Secretsry Study and House groups Study Group We meet once or twice a month for fellowship and bible study. We have recentiy gone through acts and women of the New Testament and have just started Books of the Bible. We wnuld welcome anyone new. We will be meeting again after Easter. Janet Whitaker Study Group We continue to meet usually in four-week sessions with a break in between. We have looked at Wisdom literature, in particular Ecclesiastes and its relevance for today and what the bible has to say about old age. By contrast we looked at letters to Timothy and Titus. We have a limlted amount of space but please ask if you are interested in joining us. Shirley Walker Parish Office The office has been busy with bookings for the hall with parties. MHA use and charities using the hall for their groups. I have been sending out invoices and keeping a check on payments for hall bookings. The filing cabinets is the big job that needs tackling this year. I have been organising quotes for on-going repairs to the church hall. some work has been completed but other jobs are still outstsnding. The notice sheet continues to be emailed to those WIK) wish to receive it this way. If you would like to be added to the list phone the office 0113 2566878 or email me [e-mail] Helen VVhitaker- Parish Office Adminlstrator Parish SafeguardinglDBS As the Parish safeguarding officer and DBS administrator, I have to undergo all the safeguarding training and have a DBS check. I will ne&J to repeat my trainirvJ nexi year as it is due for renewal. Any PCC member or anyone vtho helps with young children or vulnerable adults within the church seth'ng needs safeguarding training and a DBS check. A self-declaration fom also needs filling in every year. Promoting a safer ¢hurch- Yhe care armj proteCt￿n of children. young people and adults involved in church aclivilies is the reswnsibility of everyone who participates in the lrfe of the church.. It is essential that everyone completes the safeguarding training. DBS check and self-declaration forms. Helen Whitaker- Parlsh Safeguarding OfficerlDBS Administrator

The Church Choir and Muslc Group Our small choir continues to lead the church music at weekly moming services. Sadly, due to illness, some of our members find it difficult to sing regularly but they all attend when they feel well enough. I am happy to report that Ruth joined our choir earlier this year, bringing our current number up to six. I am always happy to hear from anyone who would like to add to our number. We value enthusiasm at St John's. With the assistance of friends, our choir, once again provided the music for our annual service of carols by Candlelight, breaking with tradition in 2022 by holding it on a Saturday- 17th December (to accommodate the world cup final on the following day.) it was well attended and I think well appreciated. My thanks go to all the choir members including those who joined us to augment the sound. Their attendance is always appreciated. The choir have managed to swell the singing of hymns at three funerals and a wedding lately and have two weddings coming up when the organ and choir have been requested. It is good to see that things do seem to be getting back to normal this year. Thanks to those who joined us to swell the sound even further. Atthough we had to curtail Evensong after a couple of attempts as the numbers attending did not make it worthwhile, we do hope to begin again on the third Sunday of each month, beginning this April. We pray that better attendance will ensure the survival of evensong at St Johns. Sadly, due to various commitments, we are unable to provide a choir during holy week thi5 year but intend to use Stainer's Crucifixion as a meditation. We hope that the congregation will support us and attend as many as possible of the Holy Week services. My thanks and appreciation go once again to our small but enthusiastic choir. l am sure the congregation sing with more confidence when led by our choir. Our music group continue to lead the all age services on the third week of each month, when V￿rk and home commitments allow. Unfortunately, numbers have been low recently and we would welcome anyone with a musical instrumenl who feel they could join us once a month to make a joyful noise unto the Lord. Voices are wonderful instruments too! Eileen Sheller- Organist and Cholr leader Churches Together In Farsley The small committee Continues but unfortunately no￿ne Is keen to take on any of the offices. However, it was good to welcome Reverend Mo, the new minister at the Community Church. She must split her time be￿een four churches as well as ministry training sessions so cannot always meet with us. We have had lh8 usual services together, the AGM, Palm Sunday, Good Friday and the Lent course based on the film ° Chocolat.. The numbers that attended were small but they enjoyed the course and the discusslons. Possibly a change of night might help as Tuesday seems to be a busy night for many people. Largely, due to benefittlng from the Methodist fund offered to the circuit for children and outreach work, we made a very positive contribution to the Queen's Jubilee Weekend when Town street was closed to traffic. Children and their parents enjoyed our sand art station. We offered this free of charge but parents were keen to make donations.

Social events This year we held a Christmas singalong and bonfire without bangs. Both events were well attended. The famier's market continues to bring in a steady income each month. lan and myself are stepping down from running the café this tlme and unfortunately no one has volunteered to take this commitment on. The Famier's markel has decided that they will continue to run the café rather than it finish altogether. Bev Tuke Sunflower Memory Cafe We stsrted the sunflower memory cafe mostly for people suffering from Alzheimer or Dementia and their carers in February 2016 providing somewhere to come and talk and make friends with people with the same problems. Anybody is welcome to the cafe. It is held every third Saturday of each month from 10 - 12. We have tea, coffee, and toasted teacakes. Most months we have entertainment. In July this year we took about 26 people to the café at Tong Garden Centre for afternoon tea and had a look round. On the 9th of September we held a beetle drive to raise some money for the café and had a good time. On the 1 Olh December we held the Sunflower café's Christmas party. Lorna Sykes- Sunflower Memory Cafe Co-ordinator APPENDIX- ASSOCIATED REPORTS Friends of St. Johns Another successful twelv& months for the Friends of St. Johns, getting back to nomiality after Covid. As usual, we have raised money from various events including table top sales, farmerfs market, Christmas raffle, heritage event, sponsored wheelchair pushlwalk and a brass band concert. In January we presented another cheque for £3,000 to the church towards the heating system and we are still fundraising for this. In June we held our Jubilee tea party which was very successful and well attended. We held our Heritage open day in September in the Church. This is based on Farsley village and ils people and was held as part of the National Heritage open weekend. This was not as well attended as in previous years but this was due in part to the fad it was held a few days before the Queen's funeral. A wonderful array of photographs was provided and displayed. Thanks go to the two Malcolms. Jim and the other helpers. Pudsey civi¢ society brought along an array of books. Allan Hardcastle once again brought along memorabilia. The Friends of Rehoboth cemetery had a stall with literature about their project of clearing and restoring the old Rehobolh cemetery on Coal Hill Lane. In September we also held our sponsored event, but with a difference this lime. We had a sponsored wheelchair push and walk. In November we had a very suctsssful brass band concert presented by the West Yorkshire Brass Band; it was very enjoyable. This was sponsored by Nick Taylor in memory of his wife Rachael. We have had three very SUC￿ssful meals for members of the Friends of St Johns and their friends and relatsves. These were very well attended. We had a cury night at Deevas, a meal at The Fleece and a Christmas meal at the Fleece. December saw the drawing of the annual Christmas raffle. We continue to have monthly sessions gardening in the churchyard. We also continue to have regular tables at the farmerfs markets and table top sales selling bric- a brac and books to help with fundraising. CAN YOU HELP? Wo are struggling at present to get enough people to help with tho

more physical jobs e. g. setting up and taking down the tables for the farnier's market and table top sales In church and getting out the boxes from the garage for Ihese events. If you or anyone you know can help with these tasks. please see a committe8 Member. You only need to spare half an hour a month. Any help would be greatly appreclated. For the foreseeable futuro we have had to stop settlng up tho tables as tho majority of the committoe aro In their 70s and 805. Thank you to everyone who helps al our 8vents. Llnda Allen - Chalrperson of Frl•nd8 of St. John,