The Ecde51aStical Parish of Huntingdon Charlty Regtstratl•Jn Number: 1192804 The Ecclesiastical Parish of Huntingdon Trustees Annual Report and Financial Statements FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The Ecclesiastical Parish of Huntingdon Contents CHAIR'S REPORT........................................................................................... .... ... Introduction Encouragement. People..........................................................................................................-.. Challenges.................................................................................................... REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES....................................................................................................................................... OBIECTIVES AND AcfiviTIES SAFEGUARDSNG.............................................................................................................................-...................... Charitable Activities. .10 Sunday Worship & Online Worship................................................................................................................... 10 Morning Prayer.........................................................................................................................,,....,............,,.... 10 Life Events and Civic Service5................................. .10 All Age Engagement.........,,.,,...,................,................. . Journey5 of Faith. Chatty Cafe.......................,........................................ Team Report5,,.....,.........,......,.......................,......... ....... . Curates Report- Leo Orobor......................................................................,.......,....,..,.....,.......,,....,..,.,,....,....,,, 11 Chattycafé.,.,....,....,,... . li Hope Hub (Chatty Café Discipleship Spacel................ Ferrars Care Home...............................................................................................,................,....,,.,..........,..,,. 11 .10 .10 .10 .11 .11 Mornln8 Prayer (Zoom and In-Personl...........................................................,....,...,....,.................... All Saints Sunday Services...................................,........................... Engaging with Children, Youth & Familles.. Meet & Eat- St Barnabas Church............................................................ ... 12 .12 12 .12 Huntingdon Radio- Thought for the Day................................................ All Saints Men's Group............... ... ...................................................................................... Parochlal Church Countil IPCCI............................................................. Children and Families Missioner Report-jane Brooks..................................................................,.,................ 13 Sunday Ministry . Under 5,5 Ministry......................................................................................................-..........................-......-. 13 Partnership Working......................................-...-........... .14 Support for the Diocese.......................................................................... Youth Mi5sioner Report- Ruth Hunt........................... Sunday Evening Youth.. Thrive Youth Work. 12 .13 13 14 .14 .14 14
The Ecclesiastical Pafish of Huntingdon License(l Lay Minister (Pioneerl Report- Ingrid Randall................................................................................... 15 Chatty Cafe and Hope Hub..................................................................... .16 Footsteps and Oasis............................................................................. Alpha Course ................ . .... .. .. Women's Group.............................................................................................................................. Recharge and Recharge Plus.. Coneygear Seniors Lunch Club....... Famlly Fun. Church Services in Care Home5................................................................. .16 .16 .16 .16 .16 .16 .16 Leadin8 and preachln8...........................................................................................................,..,.,.................. 17 Associate Ministers Report-jan smith. .17 Integration...................................................................................................................................................... 17 Churchwardens Report- Colin Hardy....-.............................. ............................................................................ 18 All Salnts Church.....................................................................................................................,,...,.................. 18 St Barnabas Church........................................................................................................................................ 18 St Marf5 Church.........................................,............................................................................................ ... 18 PCC Secretarf5 Report- Colin Hardy.......,............. . .19 5afe8uardinB report- Jon Randall... Operation Mana8erfs Report- rim Brooks.............,................................................,........,..,.,....... . FINANCIAL REVIEW..... .19 ,19 .20 Asset Pollcy......................................................................................................................................................... 21 Investment bnd Re5eThes. .21 Structure, Govemance and Management. Constitution......................................................... .22 .22 Policy of recruitment and trainin8 Ot new Tru51ees..........................,..,.............,.....,.......,........... Management...............................................................................................-. Risk Mana8ement . Volunteers........................................................ ,22 .22 ,22 -22 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION.......................................... ... .23 Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities............................................................................................. THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORTTO THE TRUSTEES OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HUNTINGDON .25 .24 Responsibilitie5 and basis of report................. Independent Examinerfs Statement... STATEMENTOF FINANCIALAcfiviTY................................................................................................ .25 .25 .26 BALANCE SHEET.............................-.-.........................................-........................................................................... 27 NOTESTO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024......................................... 28 ACCOUNTING POLICIES......................................................................... .28
The E¢cle5ia5tical Parish of Huntingdon Basis of preparing the financial statements Income............................................................. .28 .28 Expenditure............................................................................................................................... Governance costS................... .28 .28 Allocation and apportionment of cost5 ................................................. Tangible fixed assets........ Taxatlon.......................................................................................................................................................... 28 28 .28 Fund accounting............................................................................................................................................. 29 DONATIONS AND LEGACIES........ .29 GENERATING FUNDS...,......................................................................,.......,................,.,..,..,....,................ 29 INCOME FROM GRANTS............................................ .30 DIRECTCOSTS OF CHURCHAcfivrnES.....................................................................................................30 SUPPORT cosrs........................................................................................................................................30 7. TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND 8ENEFITS...................................................,......................,....,..................30 Trustees, expense5................................................................................................................,,....,.................. 30 , STAFF COSTS,.......................... .31 COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENTOF FINANCIAL............................................................................. 31 io. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS....................................................................................................................... 32 ii. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS.,,................... ,32 12. DE8TORS: AMOUNTS DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR..................................................................................... 33 13. CREDITORS.. AMOUNTS DUE WITHIN ONÉ........................................................................................... 33 14, MOVEMENT IN FUNDS.. .. . . .34 15. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES.................................................................................................................... 37
The Ecclesiastical Parlsh of Huntingdon CHAIR'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Introdurtlon 2024 was a year full of encouragement for us a5 a parish and church community as many lives were touched by our ministry and with the Gospel- a significant proportion of this ministry happening beyond the walls of the church as described in detail elsewhere. I'm goin8 to start by identifying some of the positive aspects of the year. reflect on some significant changes in personnel and then think about our ongoing challenges as we look ahead to 2025 and beyond. Encouragement The positives we experienced during 2024 intlude: We continue to grow numerically at our 10.30am Sunday service and the diversity of our congregation is a real joy to me. In his vision of heaven, John writes, "After this I looked, and there w05 a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation. from 311 tribes and people5 and lan8uage5 Standing before the throne and before the Lamb..... IRev 7..91 I know that we don't literally have every nation etc represented, but our church family is a "foretaste of glory divine" Outreath to all members of our communlty is an essential part of being a Christ-centred community and the role of the church. So. the fart that newcomers regularly comment to me on the positive welcome that they experience when they attend either seryices and other events, such 05 Chatty Café is very encouraging. Oyr desire to reach all member5 of our community is well exemplified by our growing relationship wth Deaf Church (see Jan Smith's report for more detail). Our Sunday Services are 518ned every 4th Sunday. As Jan writes, we are pleased with the integration of the Deaf Church with the hearing church. We are blessed as a parlsh to have a committed PCC and churchwarden. Most of what they contribute is'behind the scenes" but they are an essential part of our ministry. Our ministry to children and families continues to thrive as described in Jane Brook's report. It's been good to see Young Church attendance becoming more sustained towards the end of the calendar year. Messy Church has grown as a worshipping commLbnity and it was a real privilege to Conduct our first baptism there and to see the po5ttive impact that had on others. It'5 been great to see the Sunday Evening Youth Group Isee Ruth Hunt's report for detail) establish r(self during the year and to see a committed core of youn8 people attending. These opportunities to explore their faith in a safe environment are so beneficial to their faith journeys. We continue to focus on "whavs nexf in temis of opportunities to explore faith we offer to people in our community who join us in church or elsewhere. I'm delighted that we have been able to continue to run Oasis (see Ingrid Randall's report) and launch Hope Hub. The Alpha course we ran in the summer was attended by a small number of people, but instrumental in growing faith for the attendees.
The Ecclesiastical Parish of Huntingdon Our Connect Groups are a150 Vital in helping u5 to continue in our journeys of faith. The mums. connert group ran Alpha. An online group meets on Wednesdays and a group fom)ed post Alpha on Thursdays. These groups are key to growth as disciples. As described elsewhere, Chatty Café, Meet & Eat. online Morning Prayer and othergroups continue to flourish. We lead monthly services in four local care homes as we support those members of our community who, mostly. are unable to come to other services. These services are attended by up to 50 people every month and are very much appreciated by residents and staff alike. Our Sunday moming sernions c¢)vered a rdnge of topics. including: o A series on characters from the Bible- both Old and New Testaments: and A series exploring Paufs letter to the Epheslans. An onBolnB opportunity to reach Lwond the walls of our buildings has been provided by the weekly service on Huntingdon Community Radio. Several hun(Ired people listen each week- mostly local, but some from elsewhere in the country and indeed beyond. Leo lour Curatel and l are also part of an ecumenical team which offers a daily Thoughtfor the Day on HCR. We understand that well over a thousand people listen to the show during which these thoughts are broadcast. We are privileged to be able to support our church family and the local community with weddings ond funeral* In the year, we conducted 12 baptlsms, 5 weddin8s and 10 funerals. People As with any successftjl church communlty, we are heavily reliant on the support of a huge band of volunteers. I don't think it's an exagBeration to say that none of our services, events or activities would be viable without our volunteers. Thank you all. The time given by volunteers to our various ministries exceeds 100 hours per week. At the basic INing wage these hours would cost us over £60,000 perannum. There were lots of both departures and new faces joinln8 Us in the year. These Included.. Very sadly, Godfrey Brown who had served for many years as churchwarden at St Mary'5, died In May and his funeral held in All Saints. We give thanks for all that Godfrey contributed to minlstry in Huntingdon. Mike Bookerfs 3 years as an Associate Wicar here ended in Au8USt with Mike's retirement. Mike was land is11 a fantastic and wise support to me personally and brought so much to the parish. We wish Mike and Liz well in their retirement and very much hope to see them in the future. We were delighted that Steph Pedlar was ordained in July. She then moved to Hartford and Houghton to serve her curacy. l am grateful to both Steph and her husband Neil for their service here- as members of PCC and as °¢hampion< of our monthly prayer meetings. We wish them well in their new ministries. Monika Stolan decided not to retum to her role as Parish Administrator after her maternity leave. We are grateful to both Monika and her maternity leave cover, Dee Bird, for everything they gave in their parish administration role5.1 am delighted that both of them remain part of our worshipping community. We were very pleased to welcome Helen Medlock ès our new Parish Administrator in September. Helen ha5 settled into her role really quickly and is a valued member of the staff team.
The Ecclesiastical Parish of Huntingdon Leo Orobor joined us Initial on a short-term placement in July. This then changed into an opportunity for Leo to move his curacy here. As he says in his report, he wa5 licensed to the parish in October. It is a real blessing for us as a parish to have Leo and his family with us. We are very pleased to have found a new Treasurer in 2024. Joanna HaeY will join us in January 2025. Finally, my 3 year half time secondment as Changing Market Towns Project Leader (see last yearfs report for a description) finished in August and I returned to the parish on a full time basis. Challenges As in previous years. I want to acknowledge that we have significant challenges facing us. Many of these are the same as in Previous years, but. a51've described below. we have made / have plans for significant progress in a number of areas. The challenges we face include: Our monthly financial deficit remains close to £2,000 per month and we are having to draw on reserves to meet our costs. Another stewardship campaign is planned for 2025. The PCC remained without a permanent Treasurer throughout 2024. Tim Brooks has very kindly covered the role during the year. PCC ha5 agreed to pay a Treasurer who will start work in early 2025. This wlll cost us almost £4,IXKI per annum. but we were unable to fill this role with a volunteer. As described in Colln's report our buildings all need slgnificant care and attention and we don't have the volunteers to do what 15 required. St Marfs remains in a tritical state. A Friends Group was established for St Marvs in lale 2024 and it is hoped that this will begin to push forward with plans for the $18niflcant refurbishment which Is required. Despite the many challenges, I believe that we are moving forward a5 a parish and contSnue to seNe the people of Huntingdon well. Jon Randall Rector and Chalr 15th SeptembeT 2025
The Ecdesiaslical Parish of Huntin8don REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 The trustees present their report with the financial ststements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charitle5: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffective l January 20151. The Parish of Huntingdon PCC was formed on the l May 2019 through the merger of St Barnabas, St Mary's and All Saint5 PCCS. All Saints and St Marfs church building5 retain their status as parish churches and St Barnabas is now a parish centre of worship. The PCC has the responsibility for co- operatin8 Wlth the Rertor of Huntingdon (The Revd. Jon Randall) In promotlng In the ecclesiastlcal parish the whole mission of the Churth. pastoral, evangelistic. social and ecumenical. It has maintenance responsibllitles for the anclent Parish Churches of All Saints and St Mary's and the modern church of St Barnabas. St Marfs church remains on the Historic England 'at-risk' register. The PCC meets every other month wtth the Standing Committee of the PCC meeting in the alternate month5. As well a5 the usual busine55 invofved in running the 3 buildings 3nd overseein8 the completlon of a major repair project on the tower of All Saints, the PCC is aware of its role in maintaining the spiritual well-bein8 of the congregation and ministers of the churches in its care. The PCC have decided to use All Saints as the principal place of worship and outreach to the community wlth only larger festlval service5, funerals, weddings and an occasional baptism being held In St Mary's. The modern church of St Barnabas is used for worship-based 3Ctivities open to all but particularly for the local area of the Oxmoor Estate. The Oxmoor Estate is a housing estate built in the 1960s to accommodate the housing overspill from London. Regular Sunday worshlp has continue(J throughout the year at All Saints church with regular Holv Communion services on Wednesdays. All services are liveslreamed on Zoom and/or YouTube to allow those who cannot attend in person to share in our worship. All Saints and St Barnabas churches are also used for numerous outreach activities as detailed below. OBJECTIVES AND AcfiviTIES Our plans for the year included.. Building on our existing support base and continuin8 to emphaslse our mission to the town as the Anglican churches situated at its centre and on the Oxmoor estate. For members of our churthes to work in conjunction in all our planning for worship and our ongoing outreach and mission. To proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ èfresh to all generation To continue to develop our online and local radio presence to reach a wider demographlc, Developing our ministry to all generations and demographic5, including- Growing our ministry and pastoral support to children and families- Growing our ministry and pastoral support to young people: Providing a range of different services of worship to engage all ages
The Ecclesiastical Parish of Huntingdon In Setting their plans for the year the PCC has had due re8ard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission and, in particular, the guidance for charities forthe advancement of religion; enabling ordinary people to INe out their faith through the Church's activities. Our achievements and performance are detailed below through our various charitable activities. SAFEGUARDING The trustees take safeguardin8 responsibilities extremety seriously. The PCC has complled wlth the d¥ to have due regard to the House of Bishop Safeguardin8 Policy and Practice Guidance. Safeguarding remains a standing agenda item at each PCC meeting. The parish has been working on the use of the Church of England's online Safeguarding Dashboard and Hub throughout the year and has achleved Level 3 Ithe highest level) on the Dashboard.
The Ecclesiastical Parish of Huntingdon Charitable Activities Sunday Worshlp & Onllne Worship Attendance at our main Sunday seryice in AIS Saints is steadily growing and the congregation is ethnically diveise. In order to support those who are unable to attend in person our services are streamed live online each Sunday. We also service the local area with a weekly service for local radio which has an audience of several hundred. The trustees are grateful for the support of Huntingdon Community Radio in broadcastirbg this service. Mornlng Prayer Mornlng Prayer has continued on Zoom on a daily weekday basis throughout the year. The attendance IS Benerally about ten people, with a pool of approximately fifteen invofved. Morning Prayer 15 led bv a team, including lay and ordained leaders. On Wednesdays a mid-week service of Holy Communion, led from All Saint5 Church at the same time in the morning as Morning Proyer, 15 Streamed on Zoom and allows a link between the same group of people and in-church worship. The online nature of Morning Prayer allows for re8ular contact. participation in worship and important pasloral support between a significant proportion of the congregation. many of whom would not find it possible reBularly to attend In-person worship in one of the church buildin8S. Life Events and Civic Services We continue to offer the use of all three of our churches for life events. In 2024 we conducted 4 weddings, 10 funerals and 8 baptisms. Various Civic Services were held both in our churches and at other locations in Huntingdon. These included a Holocaust Memorial Service, the annual Civic Service for the Town Mayor (the Rettor is the Town Mayorfs Chaplain), a Police Memorial SeNice, Remembrance SeNices and Carol Ser¥lces fi)r both the Town Council and Huntingdonshire District Council. All Age Engagement As described elsewhere in this report, we offer activities and services for all a8e5- from Footsteps for pre-school children and thelr parents I tarers, engagement with local schools, through to services for residents in care homes. Wherever possible, we seek to ensure that the different generations are able to come together both In worship and in social settings. Journeys of Faith As well as offerin8 the worship opportunities described above, we also offer a wide range of opportunities for people to explore the Christian faith and to move along their own faith loumeys. For adults the places to explore faith include Recharge and Oasis Idescribed elsewhere). Faith journeys are encouraged through connect groups, Meet and E?t. The Living Room and other events. Chatty Cafe We have contSnued to operate Chalty Cafe as a warm space and place of hospTtality. This is open to everyone of any faith or none. Numbers attending have grown steadily and we know that this facility Is apptIated by those who attend. io
The Ecclesiastical Parish ol Huntingdon Team Reports Curates Report- Leo Orobor I began my platement at All Saints Church in June 2024, and it has been a joy to be welcomed into such a vibrant and missionally minded church community. From the outset, I took time to listen, learn, and immerse myself in the life of the parish getting to know the people and the variety of ministries that make up the heart of All Saints Church. I was struck early on by the breadth and depth of work already taking place much of it quietly transformative and have felt privileged to witness and join in what God is doing in our midst. On 20th October 2024,1 was licensed as Pioneer Curate to the Parish of Huntingdon. and since then I have had the blessing of servin& supporting, and complementing a wide range of ministries. My family ha5 also been warmly welcomed, and we are grateful for the support we've received as we settle into the All Saints Church community. My focus has been on Sunday worship, ploneerlng mlsslon, evangelism, dlscipleship, and communky engagement, especially amon8 those who might not usually walk into church. Chatty Café I joined the Chatty Café team as a volunteer supervisor. helpln8 to create a safe and welcoming env1ronment where guest5 from all back8rounds can enjoy conversatlon, connection, and free refreshments. The Chatty Café supervisors and volunteers are an invaluable and dedicated team, playing a crucial role in serving our visilors with warmth and consistency. St has been a joy to meet such a wide range of people and offer pastoral listenln& signpostingi and practlcal support where needed. This ministry continues to be a vital bridge between the church and the wlder communlty. Hope Hub (Chatty Café Disclpleshlp Space) In December 2024, alongside Ingrid lour LLM Pioneer), we introduced Hope Hub, a new initiatlve born out of the vision to reach Chatty Café Buests who may be spiritually curious or exploring life's deeper questions. On 7th December. we hosted our first introductory session, sharlng our deslre that Hope Hub would betome a space where people could begin to explore the true hope found in Jesus, while connecting meaningfvlly with Oter$. During this session, our first group of attendees shared a highlight and lowlight of their year-a simple yet powerful way to open up conversation and buil(1 trust. Hope Hub now runs twlce a month during Chatty Café, offering a 30-minute gathering for conversation and reflection. We had 12 people attend the first session. Hope Hub is intentionally designed to be a gentle step toward digipleshipi Creating space for honest conversations, authentic community. and a non-pressurised environment where faith can be explored at each person's pace. We continue to shape it prayerfully, trusting God to lead those who are ready to take the next step. Ferrars Care Home In late 2024, we were visited at Chatty Café by Katie, the Community Relations Manager at Ferrar5 Care Home, along with some elderly residents. Xatie shared that many residents had fond memories of the fortnightly services previously led by Mike Booker IAssociate Minister) and LLM Margaret, both of whom have now retired. The residents expressed a desire for these seNices to return. Katie also extended an invttation to support two new rnOnth initiatives.. a Tuesday Communty Coffee Morning and a Carers, Coffee Morning. I have since begun attendin8 both. and we've been li
The Ecclesiastical Parish of Huntingdon steadily building a positive relationship with the home. This growing connertion led to the invitation to lead 3 Christmas Carol SeNice in December, which was wanmly received and well attended by both staff and residents. Morning Prayer (Zoom and In-Person) When l arrived, I began leading Common Worship Morning Prayer from Monday to Thursdayi except on Wednesdays when Holy Communion was celebrated lin person and on Zoom). Over time, I facilitated a handover for Mary to lead online Morning Prayer on Mondays and Thursdays, giving her the opportunity to bless and lead the online prayer community-something She has embraced with great commitment. Jon and Jan continue to lead Holy Communion Momin8 Prayer on the first and third Wedne5day5 of the month. I lead Mornin8 Prayer on Tuesdays and aernate Wednesdays, helping to 5UStain the rhythm of prayer across the parish. I look forward to co-leadin8 Holy Communion Morning Prayer with Jon and Jan following my ordination as priest. All Salnts Sunday Servlces It has been a prfvilege to prepare. lead. and preach In Sunday seNl¢es, Includlng All ABe Services and Morning Worshipi working collaborativety with my colleagues. As I move towards ordination to the priesthood, I look forward to presidin8 at Hoty Communion and deepening my sacramental ministry amon8 the conBregation. Engaglng wlth Chlldren, Youth & Famllles Durin8 the autumn. I had the opportunity to engage with a range of ministries for children and young people. I Joined in with Thre youth work, supported Jane lour Family and Mission Worker), and was able to partlclpate In Young Church, Messy Church. and Footsteps. I was a150 warmty welcomed into the Oasis film ministry. a relaxed and thoughtful space especially for young mums. We watched scenes from The Devil Wears Prada, followed by h lively and reflectlve conversatlon connecting the film to themes of faith, identity, and purpose. It was a beautifvl example of how creative h05Pitality can open door5 to deeper splritual reflectlon. Meet & Eat- St Barnabas Church On Tuesdays, I've been part of the Meet & Eat community at St Barnabas Church. joining in hymn singing. shared meals, and Bible study. It has been a pleasure to support Graham In thls ministry and to walk through the qible Project's Beatitude5 series together. This ministry continues to be a faithful expresslon of hospltality, prayer, and accessible Bible engagement. deepty appreciated by those who attend. Huntingdon RadS0- Thought for the Day Since the autumn, I have joined a team of contributors from across the county who offer short 'Yhought for the Dav reflections on Huntingdon Community Radio. These monthly broadcasts Provide an opportunity to share hope, encouragement, and faith-based insights with a wide and varied audience-many of whom may not otherwise hear a Christian voice durin8 their week. It ha5 been both humbling and meaningful to serve in this way beyond the parish walls. 12
The Ecclesiastical Parish of Huntin8don All Saints Men's Group Toward the end of the year. we embraced the opportLtnity to gather men in the church community for fellowship. prayer, and discipleship. A WhatsApp group was created to serve as a space for encouragement, support. and spiritual growth, where men have begun sharing Scripturei prayer, and news. Our first gathering 15 scheduled for Saturdayi 18th January 2025 at Ephesus Restaurant, and we hope thls wlll mark the beginning of a lrfe-giving rhythm of community, prayer, and friendship among the men of All Saints. Parochial Church Council (PCC) Since beginning my curacy, I have been wamily welcomed by the PCC and have had the opportunity to attend PCC meetings. It has been valuable to obseNe and contribute to the leadership and deci5ion-making life of the parish. I'm especially grateful for the PCC'S supportive spirit and their care in stewarding the mission and ministry of the church. Chlldren and Famllles Mlssloner Report- Jane Brooks Sunday Ministry Young church tontinues to meet during morning worship in the Town hall. During 2024 we Increase(J our staff to 5, which re(luced pressure on the frequency of bein8'on dut. We continue to aim to support the development of God Connected children, rather than children that are just God Smart- i.e. children who are in relationship with our wonderful creator God, rather than just knowing stuff about him. Numbers continue to vary a lot, but we have welcomed on average 8 children per week from 17 families. We have followed programmes on the Holy Splrit, Parables, Exploring the Bible and Christmas. Messy Church- met for 10 months of 12 In 2024. Numbers a down slightly on 2023 with an average attendance of 56 per month. but there is be8innin8 to be real discipleship in this congregation- as evidenced by a baptism in July. As a result of witnes5in8 this baptlsm, 2 older children requested baptism for themselves- date set for 2025. Intergeneratlonal Events- we again enjoyed each othe¢s company at what Is becoming our 'Annual Picnic in the Park,. We alw held a Family Light Party on Hallowe'en to provide an alternative celebration forthe children. Parentlng In Church - In January 2024 we launched the 'My Worship Bags, in church- a re50urce designed to support participation in churth. This has been popular with children and parents, but due to difficulties in communicatin8 intended mode of use has met wtth limited success. Use of the resource will be reviewed in eady 2025. Under 5's Ministry Footsteps - our toddler group- continuesto be very busy wfch immense demand for places. Places are still bookable, with space for 20 families each week. The l year rolling curriculum, with occasional session substitution and alternative craft ideas is still working well. Staffing has been constant at 10 volunteers across the year- although we lost 3 volunteers during the year, we were able to recruit 3 more volunteers in September- all mummies who have wanted to give back to Footsteps because they are so grateful for what Footsteps has done for them. Footsteps Oasis 15 a great blessing- See Ingrid's Pioneer LLM report- and I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to her for her hard work in producing these sessions. Baptisms- during 2024 we welcomed and baptised 12 chIldnI1 of which was baptised at Messy Church) and l adult. We have continued to send anniversary cards to children on the anniversary of 13
The Ecclesiastical Parish of Huntingdon their baptism. One baptism preparation evening was held, and other preparation was done on a family-by-famity basis. Mum's Connect Group- This discipleship group started in January 2024 on Monday momlngs every other week, with a small 8roup of 6 mum's and a few pre-schoolers. We have spent the year exploring the Alpha course. Partnership Working Clrcle of Security Parenting Groups- I have not delNered any COSP groups in 2024. Having worked in partnership with Huntingdon Nursery and Cambridge Acorn Project during 2D23 on delivering Circle of Security Parenting GTOUPS, both organisations decided to train their own practitioners in Springlsummer 2024, with a view to delivering I COSP group per term. I have been on hand to support as needed. l am delighted to report that their first course was held in the Autumn term 2024 and is ongoing. Recharge and Recharge plus- a parent dropin at Thongsley Fields Primary School- see Ingrid's Ploneer LLM report. HCAP (Huntingdon Communlty Actlon Prolects). Moody Mondays, Snack Shack and Plc-nlc In the park- I continue to represent the churches on HCAP and I volunteer at Moody Mondays every other week- a well-being hub each week durin8 term time. I have again 5UPPOrted Snack Shack and Picnic in the Park- 2 holiday provision projects for vulnerable families on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the Easter. Summer hatf terni and long Summer holidays throughout 2024. Participants were identified through referrals from schoo15, family workers and other partner organisations like the churches. Additionally, I sUPPOrted the Summer Bank Holiday Communlty Gala Day, and the Chri5tma5 at Coney8ear event5. Schools Worf(- I have supported the delivery of the RE curriculum across 4 schools, with 5 vi51ts to the church, and 2 visits by me to schools. We have also delivered assemblies in 4 s¢hools across the year. Support for the Dloce8e- I contlnued to facilitate the DiocÈse-Wide Under 55 Forum until July 2024. Youth Missioner Report- Ruth Hunt Sunday Evenlng Youth In October 2023, launched a youth programme, Sunday Evening Youth, for youn8 people of secondary school age, who want to Brow in their faith as a Christian. This programme continued in 2024. The group meets twice a month on a Sunday evenin& 6-7.30 in All Saints chuTch for a meal tOBether and to explore the bible together engaging with topics relevant to teenager5 in fun and accessible ways. In January 2024, we connected with the Parish of East Leightonstone to deliver the pro8ramme collaboratively. This has been a 8reat way to deliver this youth ministry. and we wouldn't have been able to maintain this programme without cross-parish collaboration. In 2024, 14 individual youn8 people actessed this programme for at least one session. with an established core group of 8 attending more regularly. Together we explored themes such as Je5U5' Miracle5, Influences, and Wisdom in the Bible. The Sunday Evening Youth programme was delivered by the Youth Mis5ioner, and a volunteer from East Leightonstone. Thrive Youth Work Thrive Youth Work is a subsidiary organisation run through HuntinEdonshire Community Church IHCCI- up until August 31st 2024. Thrive was run through the Parish of Huntingdon. In 2024, Thrive 14
The Ecdesiastical Parish of Huntingdon provided programme5 to support the social, emoth)nal, and spirttual growth of youn8 people in Huntingdon. These programmes were delivered by the Youth Missioner, a Youth Worker from Huntingdonshire Community Church IHCCI for 10 hours a weeL and 14 volunteers. Thrive Schools Work- Thrive provided mentorin8 programmes for students in St Peters and Hinchin£brooke secondary schools whom the school identified hs needing additional pastoral and mental health support. We did this through our l.'I mentoring programme and tailored sUPPOrt Eroups. These are programmes designed to provide a listening ear, a safe space, and pastoral support acro55 a range of issues. In 2024. through the Schools Work programmes. Thrive: o Delivered around 208 group mentoring sessions in St Peters and Hinchingbrooke, accessed by aljout 80 students o Offered around 255 1.1 mentoring sessions in St Peter5 and Hinchingbrooke across the year, accessed by 56 students. Thrive Community Programmes-Thrive provided two weekly youth cafes during term time in All Saint5 Huntingdon, and started a third youth café in April in Godmanche5ter Baptist Church. These are safe spaces for young people to socialise after school durin8 their free time, engage in fun activities, access pastoral support, and connect with local youth workers. Additionally. we Provided an excitin8 ran8e of artivities through our Summer Programme. Young people access our Youth Cafes free of charge, and we subsidised our summer activities, as well as providin8 financial assistance when needed, to ensure that our actlvlties are as acce55ible as Possible. In 2023, through the Community Programmes, Thrive.. o Delivered 67 term time youth cales in All Saints from young people across Huntingdon wlth an avera8e of 25 accessin8 at each café each week. o Established a new youth café at Godmanchester Baptist Church in April. and dellvered 27 youth cafes, with an avera8e of So accessin8 the tafe each week. o Delivered 14 alternatlve activitles over the summer holldays, and half terms. Thrlve Falth Actlvltles- Thrive offered opportunities for young people, of all faiths and none, to explore the Christian faith in safe and inclusive environments through 9 half termlv Thrive Collect¢ve events. and Thrive Summer Collertive events. At ThrNe Collectives, we provide a meal, and offerin8 Opportunities for young people to explore Christian faith. Our faith attivities are completely optional for younB people to en8a8e in. 4 ThrNe youth workers from across Huntin8don Parish. Huntin8donshire Community Church and Godmanchester Baptist Church were invited into Hinchingbrooke Secondary School to answer questions in Y9 RE lesson5 about Christianity. This was a great opportunity for u5 to offer our personal testimonies about how our faith impacts our lives. Youth Wolk Tralnlng- Thrive have also delivered 4 Youthscape Essentials trainin8 sessions to upskill local Christian youth workers and invest in the local youth work landstape. Additionally, Thrive also delivered two Mentoring training sessions to Thrive volunteers and local youth workers in January and December. This was delivered by the Youth Missioner. Thrive's Transitlon of Adminlstratlon - On September 1st 2024, the administration of Thrive transf(ione(I from Huntingdon Parish to Huntingdonshire Community Church IHCCI. Thrive continue5 to work in the Same way as before. retaining the same values and workers, as rÉ continues its expected journey towards eventually becoming an in(lependent charity. ThrTve continues to work ecumenically and Huntingdon Parish is still very much involved in supporting this project, through secondment of the Youth Missioner for 26 hrs a week. The decision to move the project to HCC was taken to maximize current opportunrties for future fundraisin& sustainability and longevity. Licensed Lay Minister (Pioneer) Report- Ingrid Randall 2024 was another busy year with plenty of opportunities for reaching out, both to members of our wider church community and to members of our local community here in HLtntingdon. 15
The Ecclesiastical Parlsh of Huntingdon Chatty Café and Hope Hub I have been on the Saturday team roughly fortnightly, usually as team supervisor. It has been a joy to work with our lovety team and I have had many wonderful conversations about life and faith with team members a5 well as with some of our regular attenders. Earty in 2024, we decided to stop the 'Chatty Gospel, group which met immediately after Chatty Café, as attendance was poor. However, with Leo Oroborfs arrival as our Curate later in the year we were able to introduce ? discussion group. 'Hope Hub., in December. The aim of Hope Hub 15 to provide natural opportuntties for sharing Jesus using a variety of a¢tivitles which last a maximum of 30 minutes. Hope Hub runs fortnight on Saturdays at midday and l alternate session leader5hlp with Leo. We're delighted that Hope Hub has so far been attended by a good mix of unchurched people who come to Chatty Café and members of our church famity. Footsteps and Oasis I continue to be part of the Footstep5 team. l also plan and lead 'Oasis', which takes place once a month. While their children play, the adults watch film clips on the bl8 screen. The cllps lead into particular topics relating to life, faith and spirituality, which are important to U5. We then use 'chat questlons. to facllitate our discussion. We have been told that parents value the opportunity to open up and hear each otherfs views and opinions. Adults receive a take-home pack including a tea ba edible treat and several printed quotes, Bible verses and other resources to encourage them to enBage further with the theme and with God. Alpha Course Together with Jon, I ran the Alpha Course in All Saint5, 5tartin8 in the summer term, using the excellent Alpha Film Series. We were delighted to have a very en8a8ed 8foup* m05t of whom have stayed on to form the new Thursday Evenln8 Connect group. We have since been joined by a numberofnew group members. Women's Group Sadly, we had several consecutNe meetlngs of this fortnlghtly 8roup with no attendance. Thefore, Jan Smith and I took the dlCu decision to discontinue the group. Recharge and Recharge Plus Recharge 15 a weekly T0p-In at Thongsley Fields School. l usually take responsibility for Recharge Plus, a reflective actlvSty with an encouraglng Chr5stlan message at the end of each session. Special thanks to Jenny Castle for always being there to make hot drinks and clear up so that Jane Brooks and I can be free to have conversations and support the parents. Coneygear Senlors Lunch Club I continue to attend this weekly Wednesday lunch club as a volunteer. My role is primarily pastoral. People need to talk and to be listened to. l am gettin8 to know many people here well enough for them to seek me out. Faith-related conversations can occur quite naturally in this environment. Family Fun I have helped with this after-school group at the Coneygear Centre most weeks, supportlng women who attend WTth their children. Church Services in Care Homes I help with our monthty 5eTvices al Hunters Down and The Chase, usually leading the prayers. 16
The Ecclesiastical Parish ol Huntin8don Leading and preaching I have really enjoyed leading services and preaching. In 20241 led four Services. preached five times and jointly led six All A8e services. Associate Ministers Report- Jan Smlth l am a Self-supporting Ordained Minister ISSOMI and I work as a Registered Brit15h Sign Language Interpreter, to support my ministry in the church. Most of my tlme is glven to Cambs Deaf Church ICDCI which has a Bishop's Misslon Order in Ely Diocese. CDC is a young church, and along Wlth the challenges, it is a joy to see people slowly growing in their faith and love for Jesus. Alon8side leading the Deaf Church. l also work as a Chaplain to the Deaf and De3fblind Community in Ely Diocese. However, it has been a Joy also to gwe my time to Huntin8don Parish a8ain this year as an Assoclate Minister. As I work most of the time in a second language IBritish Sign Language). It Is a blesslng to also minister in my first language, Englishl A5 on A550ciate Minister in Huntingdon Parlsh.. l enjoy leadinglfacilitating Morning Prayer every Frfday on Zoom, with a group of devoted ladies, who are committed to prayer for each other and the church. I lead Midweek Communion once a month, on 3rd We(inesdays In All Saints church, at 9.30am. I have been Involved with a monthly Church Prayer meetin8 on Zoom and a Ladles Connect Broup on Monday evening. Attendance at both of these has been less than we hoped and we are considering ways in which we can raise interest in these initiatives. l oversee and maintain the Prayer spacelQuiet Area in the sanctuary of All Saints church. It is much appreciated and often used by members of the church as a space for quiet reflection and proyer. The space was used for a Prayer Focus durin8 Baby Loss Awareness week. I condurted my first weddin8 in All Saints, In July 2024, which was a privile8e. I condurted 2 baptism5 for babie5 of parents in HuntinBdon Parish. l am available for baptisms, funerals, and weddings, if the staff team need me to take one. I lea(1 Sunday seNices, other services, and preach on the rota. with the staff team. A slgnlficant number of deaf people INe and work in and around Huntingdon, the ministry of Huntingdon Parish extends to these deaf people too. l interpret the 4th Sunday morning Service into BSL. and around 5- 10 deaf people regularlv tome along. Deaf people are also welcomed at Chatty Café. Integratlon We are pleased with the integration of the Deaf Church wtth the hearing church, and deaf people have led the prayers, been the welcomers. on a Sunday mornin& and provided the refreshment5 after the Christmas Carol Service. I would like to do another Deaf Awareness and basic Sign Language Course for hearing people next year, to further enable this integration, by gNing people confidence to communicate with our deaf friends. 17
The Eccleslastical Parish of Huntingdon Churchwardens Report- Colin Hardy All Saints Church This is the main church building and is used alrnost every day for outreach and /or church seNices. The former vestry is now used as an ofFice aa with 3 workstations for the staff team and Parish Administrator. The building is now in generally good order. During 2024 the parquet flooring of the Offi area has been repaired. and the sanctuary area has been reconfiBured to provide an area for prayer and contemplation. The altar table has been moved to St Marfs church for safe keeping. A programme of regular inspection of the roof, gutters and downpipes has been introduced. A worktop boiler has been installed in the kitchen area to replace the faulty boilin8 water tap. Minor repairs to the structure and fittings have been LAndertaken as and when required. Work planned for 2025 includes: regular and remedial work a5 required. rede5iBn of the area of the churchyard in conlunttion with Huntingdon Town Council IHTCI The churchyard Is maintained by HTC and we are appreciative of the high standard of their work. l am in the process of pparing an Inventory of the contents of the church bulldin8. The sllverware has all been photographed and photographs stored in an off-site l¢xatlon. To the best of my knowledge and belief, no 5i8nificant items have gone missing in 2024. St 8arnabas Church St Barnabas maln church buildln81s in a poor state of repair and is onty used for a small number of outreach events. The annex contlnues to be leased to Ilttle Munchkins Day Nursery and is in reasonable condition. During 2024 the rottin8 wooden window frames in the annex have been repaired. The heating in the main hall was condemned during its annual sernice in December 2021 and is still not functioninB. The heatlng system in the sanctuary area Is not functioning. The men's toilet has been closed and sealed due to the presence of asbestos lag8in8 on the tank of the boiler and in the crumblin8 floor tiles. St Mary's Church St Marfs church building is in a poor state of repair and several issues were raised durln8 the QuinqLtennial Inspection lQll in November 2023. The electrical systems have now been inspected and repaired, and the building is now safe for use. However, the heating system has now faile(l and the building can only be used in the warmer months of the year. It has been used for occasional weddings and funerals. Discussions with the Ely Diocese Church Buildings Team took place during 2024 and a"Friends of St Mary's Church Huntingdon" wlll be formed to attempt to raise money for repairs and to engage the wider community in the care and use of the building. The churchyard is maintained by HTC and we are appreciative of the high standard of their work. 18
The Ecclesiastical Parish ol Huntingdon PCC Secretarfs Report- Colin Hardy The PCC ha5 the responsibility for co-operating wrth the incumbent in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church. pastoral. evangelistic. social and ecumenical. It has maintenance responsibilities for the ancient Parish Churches of All Saints and St Marfs and the modern thurch of St Barnaba5. The PCC meets every other month with the Stsnding Committee ofthe PCC meeting in the alternate months. The PCC currently has 8 members consisting of 3 clergy, the churchwarden, 3 elected members and one co-opted member. The meetin85 are also attended by the Operations Manager. The PCC does not currently have a treasurer and this role 15 undertaken by the Operation5 Manager, In additlon to the routine matters assoclated with the running of 3 thurth buildings, the PCC revlews the parlsh finances and safeguarding matters. A considerable amount of time durin8 2024 was taken up with issues arising from a new building encroaching onto the churchyard of 5t Mary'5 church. At each meetin& the PCC receNes reports on youth ministry, children and families ministry, pastoral carei pioneer ministry and the work wf(h the deaf community from leaders in the respertive areas. Safeguardlng report- Jon Randall Throughout the year the PCC has complied with the duty to have "due regard" to the House of BSshops' Safeguarding Policy and Practlce Guidance. We recogni5e the hu8e importance of safeguardin8 and compliance with all the related requirements. We use the national Church's Safeguarding Parish Dashboard to ensure that all safeguarding compllance is attended to. We have reached the highest level which is "Stage 3" on the hub. The dashboard facilitates the production of a Safeguarding Action Plan and a Safeguardin8 Action Summary and a copy of each of these is presented to and discussed at every PCC meeting. PCC is also kept up to date with any safeguarding incidents which are required to be reported. Operatlon Managerfs Report- TIM Brooks I continued as acting Treasurer during 2024 as well as my other widespad, scheduled and 'on demand" duties during my 3 days per week. Whilst these duties are mainty focused on activities at All Saints, activities at St Marfs and St Barnabas also take up my time. Particular challenge5 thi5 year include: The need to improve the way we handle Food Hygiene at our events Renewing our energy contracts These are ongoing in 2025 which is currentfy the final year for which there is CMTfunding for the Operation Managers role. l am gratefvl for the ongoing support provided by Colin Hardy as Churchwarden and PCC Secretary. 19
The Ecclesiastical Parish of Huntin8don FINANCIAL REVIEW As detailed below the Parish had an income of £218.87112023'. E218.9491 and an expenditure of £245,71112023: £384.6811. the deficit of £26,83912023: £165.7321 being funded from reseNes. 2024 was year 4 of a 5 year budget where the PCC plan to fund a deficit from reserve5 whilst the church community is growing through the work of the team funded by the Ely Diocesan Changing Market Towns Project and the growing group of volunteer5 from the church community. The prlmary source of fundlng remalns the grant from Ely Diocese for the Changing Market Town workers, with all other areas bein8 broadly statlc or showing a slight increase, e.8. Donations and Planned Giving increased by £2,570. The maln source of for the large variatlon In expenditure was the repair work on All Salnts Tower carrled out in 20231£147,9901 and the transfer of Thrive funds in 2024 of £12,451. Excludln8 the transfer of thrlve funds the def iclt was £14.38812023 after excluding major repairs: £6,060). INCOME SUMMARY Don•ti Planned Gi¥in6" 57% 20
The Ecclesiastical Parish of Huntingdon EXPENDITURE SUMMARY £l•ryy & stsff S•hrt•*& Chuich Buildtn" Experts•s Asset Pollcy Assets wlth a value over £250 are recorded in the asset re¥eT and depreciated usin8 a straight-line method over 5 years. Investment and Reserves. The Parish of Huntln8don PCC hold investment5 {reseNesl valued at £702,66312023 £718,896) on 31 December 2024, These funds are invested through CCLA In a C8F Investment fund 1£). This Is monitored quarterly wlth the pl?n to relnvest the ftjnds as the base rate drops. It Ss the policy of the PCC to maintain a balance in reserves that equate5 to at least 6 months expenditure to cover emer8ency situations that may arise from time to time. The remainder of the reseryes are invested for purposes identified in the investment policy. Joanna Harvey Treasurer 21
The Ecclesiastical Parish ol Huntingdon Structure, Governance and Management Constitutlon The Parothial Churth Councils (Powers) Measure 1956amended and the Church Representation Rule5 (contained in Schedule 3 to the Synodical Government Measure 1969 as amendedl. Pollcy of recrultment and tralnlng of new Trustees The power ol appointing and removing Trustees is govemed by the rule5 laid down in the Church Representation Rules IGeneral Provisions $14lal. There must be a minimum of 5 trustees. The following are ex officio members of the PCC- All licensed clergy Iwithout limit on the numberl: All licensed lay ministers Iwithout limit on numberl: Deanery Synod reps Icurrently onej: Churchwardens lup to fourl: Management All decisions are made by the PCC at plenary meeting5 which meet at approximately eight weekly Intervals. A standlng committee advises the PCC and has powers to make decisions dele6ated by PCC and to authorise expenditure of up to £500 lor such other amount as mi8ht be a8reed by PCCI and meets as required. Trustees are responslble lor agreelng the strate8les of the charity, ensurlnB compliance with all relevant laws and 8overnln8 documents, agreelng policies and ensuring the charty Works wlthln 5 financial resources. Specrfic areas of responsibillty, essentlal forthe smooth running of the Charity, are taken by indlvidual Trustees who report to the Commlttee at their reguFar meetings and also maintain contact with Committee members between meetin85. as necessary. Trustees are encouraged to include other members to help theln within their area of responsibility. Rlsk Management The Trustees are awarethat they are responsible forensuring that any risks arising from their activltles are adequately a55essed and insured where possible and that all expenditure Is properly authorised and the payment thereof subjeci to internal check5. Volunteers The value of seryices provided by volunteers is not incorporated into the financial statements. The Parish of Huntingdon could not fulfil its service and ministry in the local area without the selfless support from volunteers. The PCC gratefully acknowledge the 5UPPOrt of many people and hope to build on the creative partnership of stipendiary clergy, paid staff and volunteers In the coming year. 22
The Ecclesiastical Parish of Huntingdon REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION The Trustees and Officers seNing since the last year end and the date of SiBnin8 this report were.. Trustees: Revd Jon Randall (Chairl Gabriel Adu5ei Gill Avery Revd Mithael Booker- Re5i8ned 17th July 2024 Colln Hardy Neil Pedlar- ftesi8ned 23rd May 2024 Stephanle Pedlèr- Resigned 23rd May 2024 Revd Leo Orobor- Appointed 5th September 2024 Revd Jan Srnith Stephanie Waldron Trea5urer'. Joanna Harvey- Appointed 61h January 2025 Reglstered Offlce: St Barnabas Vicarage, Coneygear Road, Huntin8don PE29 IRQ Charity Registration No- 1192804 Bankers: The Co-operative 8ank PO Box 250. Southway, Skelmersdale. WN8 6WT 23
The Ecclesiastical Parish of Huntingdon Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities The Charity Trustees are Tesponslble for preparing a Trustees, annual report and finantlal statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practicel. Charities lawrequire5theTru5teestopreparefinanciolstatement5foreachyeaTwhich8iveatrueandfair view ofthe5tateofaffairsofthecharity and ofthe incoming resourcesandapplication of resources, including the income and expenditure olthe charity lorthat period. In preparin8 those financial statements, the Trustees are requlred to.. Select suitable accountin8 policies and then apply them con5iStentlv Observe the methods and principles of the Charitie5 SORP Makejudgements and estimatesthat are reasonable and prudent State whether applicable UX accountlTr8 standards have been followed, subject to any departures and explained in the financial stalements. Preparethe Ilnancialstatements ontheBolngconcern basis unlessltlslnappropriateto presume that the company will tontinue in business The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting Tecords whith disclose with reasonable accuracy at anytSme the Ilnancial position olthe Charity and io enable them to ensureihat the financial statementscomplywiththecharities Act 2016. Theyarealsoresponsibleforsafeguardingtheassels of CharRy and hence taklng reasonable steps forthe preventlon and detection of fraud and other Irregularlties. This report has been prepared in accordance withthecharities Art 2016. Approved by the Board on 151h September 2025 and signed on its behalf by: Revd Jon Randall Rertor & Chalr 24
The Ecclesiastical Parh of Huntingdon THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORTTO THE TRUSTEES OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HUNTINGDON I report to the charivs twstees on my examination of the accounts of the Éccleslastical Parish of Huntingdon for the year ended 31 December 2024. Responslbilitles and basls of report As the charity trustees of the Fund you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 Ilhe Act"). The charit¢s trustees onsider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144121 of the Charities Act 2011 Ithe 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is required. I report in respect of my examination of the Fund's accounts carrfed out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charlty Commission under section 1451511bl of the Act. Independent Examlnerfs Statement I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have come to my attention In connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: AccountlnB records were not kept in accordance wrth section 130 of the Art. or The accounts do not accord with these records- or The accounts do not comply wr(h the applicable requirements concerning the form and contents of accounts set out in the Charities IAccounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a "true and tairt 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 connectlon wrth the examinatlon to whlch attentlon should be drawn in thls report In order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. David S Black CA For ESB Accountsncy Reportlng Accountsnts 9 Monlca Drlve Cheltenham GL50 4NQ Dated: 18th September 2025 25
The Ecclesiastical Parish ol Huntingdon STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITY Parish of Huntingdon For the year ended 31 December 2024 Unrestricted Restrlcted Funds Funds 31.12.24 31.12.23 Total fund5 Totsl funds INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and le8acies Charitsble activities 28.963 126.155 155,118 157,045 Church activities 35.824 35,824 40,074 Reallocations Investment income 27,629 300 27,929 21,830 Total 92A16 126,455 218,871 218,949 EXPENDITURE ON Cost of 8eneratln8 funds Other activities 1,783 475 2,258 1,756 1.783 475 2,258 1,756 Charltable actlvltles 5&6 Minlstry and misslon 57,989 134,722 192,711 194,580 Property 50,688 54 50,742 188,345 Total 110,460 135,251 245,711 384,681 Net 8ainslllossesl on investTnents 8.767 ,767 35,637 NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI 19,2771 18,7961 118,0711 1130,0951 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 733,260 32,315 765,575 885,759 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 723,983 13,407 737,390 765,575 26
The Ecclesiastical Parish ol Huntingdon BALANCE SHEET Parish of Huntingdon As at 31 Dember 2024 2024 Total funds 2023 Total funds Unrestricted fund5 Restricted funds Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible a55et5 Investments io 773 773 900 li 689,256 13,407 702,663 718,896 690,029 703,436 719,796 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 12 6,870 Cash at bank 39,112 39,112 33,881 39,696 39,696 40,751 CREDITOR5 Amounts fallin8 due within one year 13 NET CURRENT ASSErs 15,7421 33.954 15,7421 14,9531 33,954 35,789 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 723.983 13,407 737,390 755,594 NET ASSETS 723,983 13,407 737,390 755,594 FUNDS 14 Vnrestricted funds 723,983 723,279 Restricted funds 13,407 32,315 TOTAL FUNDS 737,390 755,594 The financial statements were approved by the Board of Twstees and authorised for issue on 15th Spetember 2025 and were signed on its behalf by: Revd Jon Randall Rettor & Chair 27
The Ecclesiastical Parish of Huntingilon NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basls of preparlng the financlal statements The financial Statements ot the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SOAP IFRS 1021 'Accountin8 and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standord applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffective l January 20191,, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financlal Reporting Standard applltable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention wTrth the exceptlon of investments whlch are included at market value. a5 modified by the revaluation of certain assets. The charity has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptlon In preparlng these financlal statements, as permitted by FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republlc of Ireland,: The requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows. Income Income is included when earned i.e. when cash is received or when its receipt Ss consldered certa5n. Tax recoveries on 8ift ald income are recognised on being earned by the church. Investment income Ss recognised on receipt and represents Interest and dividends arisin8 from funds held with accredited banking instilution5 such as CCLA. Expendlture Expenditure is accounted lor on an accruals basis and has been classified under headln8S that aB8reBate all costs related to the category. Governance costs These are principally costs paid to third parties for mana8ement purposes. Allocatlon and apportlonment of costs Support expenditure has been allocated directly to the relevant activlty cost category. Indirect costs, Including premises and office costs, have been alkjcated on ihe basis of each actNity cost In relatlon to total directcosts. Tanglble fixed assets Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to wrste off each asset over its estSmated usefvl life. Machinery and equipment Taxation 20% on c05t The charity is exempt from corporation tax on r(5 charitable activities. It is not, however, exempt from VAT and irrecoverable VAT is included in the costs of those items to which tt relates. VAT on building repairs is reclaimed rfeligible as there is a facilTty for listed places of worship to recover some VAT through a grant scheme. 28
The Ettlesiastical Parish of Huntlngdon Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 310 Drnber 2024 Fund accounting Funds are classifsed in the manner in whlch they are generated- The General (Unrestricted) Fund deals with funds that can be spent generally for furthering the religious and charitable work of the Churches and Charity. Designated Funds are funds that have been set aside for specific purposes but which Can be returned to the General Fund at any time if a Church Meeting so decides. Restricted Funds are funds whose use is restricted accordingto the terms on whlch they were reCeed, e.8. outreach collettions for specific causes or Endowment Funds. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements. 2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES 31.12.24 31.12.23 Donatlons and planned 8ivlne Grants 30,331 27,761 J23,935 125,814 Legacles GiftAid 852 3,469 155,118 157,045 3. GENERATING FUNDS 31.12.24 31.12.23 Fee retained 6,095 3,427 Church lettlngs & Electricky generatlon 29,729 29,613 35,824 33,040 29
The Ecclesiastical Parish ol Huntingdon Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 315t Dmber 2024 4. INCOME FROM GRANTS Grants received. included in the above. are as follows: 31.12.24 31.12.23 Ely Diocese Central Market Towns grant For Thrive Activities Ivariousl 113.495 113,790 10,440 11,524 Ely Diocesan Association of Bell Ringers Listed Places of Worship- VAT Brant 500 123,935 125,815 5. DIRECT COSTS OF CHURCHACTIVITIES 31,12.24 31.12.23 Ely Diocese Parish Share Mission 8ivlnB & donations Local mission & evangelism Salarles 44,326 42,621 12.613 228 18,736 23,410 114,544 109,284 Cler8y & staff expenses 2,492 2,739 192,711 178,282 6. SUPPORT COSTS 31.12.24 31.12.23 Church building major paI Church building runnlnA expenses 5,133 147,990 40,802 34,245 Governance costs 4,182 1,975 Asset depreciation 625 1,716 50,742 185,926 7. TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS The Church reimbursed the cost of purchases made by officials and obtained funds arisinB from the activities of ofFicials, trustees and members of the church. No Trustee received any benefit from supply of services. Trustees, expenses There wère no tnistèes, expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2024, nor for the year ended 31 December 2023. 30
The Eccle5ia5tical Parish of Huntingdon Notes to the Flnandal Statements for the Year Ended 31# December 2014 8. STAFF COSTS The total emoluments of employees of the Church were £102,12412023: £102,124). The average monthty number of employees during the year was as follows: 31.12.24 31.12.23 No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000. 9. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL A1VITIEs Unrestricted fvnds Restrlcted Total funds funds INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies Charltable artlvltles 28,020 129,025 157,045 Church activities 40,074 40,074 Investment income 21,530 300 21,830 Other Income Total 89,624 129,325 218,949 EXPENDITURE ON Cost of raising funds Char5t?ble artlvltles 1,710 46 1,756 Ministry and mi55ion Property 73,045 121,535 194,580 188,345 188,345 Totsl 263,100 121,581 384,681 Net Glin on Investments 35,637 35,637 NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITURE) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS 1137,8391 7,744 1130,0951 Total funds brought forward 861,118 24,571 885,759 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 723.279 32,315 755,594 31
The Ecclesiastical Parish ol Huntingdon Notes to the Flnancial Statements for the Year Ended 31 Defflber 2024 10.TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Plant and equipment Computer equipment Tota15 COST Al ljanuary 2024 Additions in year 6,487 700 7,187 499 At 31 DecembeT 2024 6,986 700 7,686 DEPRECIATION At l January 2024 Charge for year At 31 December 2024 5,587 700 6,287 626 626 6,213 700 6,913 NET BOOKVALUE At 31 December 2024 773 773 At 31 December 2023 900 9W 11.FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS Llsted Investments MARKET VALUE At l January 2024 Disposals 718,896 125,0001 8,767 RevalL4atlons At 31 December 2024 702,663 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 December 2024 702,663 At 31 December 2023 718,896 As at 31" December 2024. 31.93% of total investments1£352,6631 was invested overseas. 32
The Ecclesiastical Parish of Huntingdon Notss to the Ffnanclal Statements lor the Year Ended 31st Dember 2024 12.DEBTOR5: AMOUNTS DUEWITHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Sundrydebtors & prepayment5 5,484 13.CREDITORS: AMourS DUE WITHIN ONE 2024 2023 Sundry credftor5 & accrua15 5,742 4,953 33
The Eulesiastic31 Parish of Huntingdon Notes to the Flnantsal Statements lor the Year Ended 31" December 2024 14.MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement in funds 7ran5ter between furids At 1.1.24 At 31.12.24 Unrestrlrted funds General fund 244.192 9,485 12,4141 {5,2171 253,677 9,986 Designated.. _ St Bamabas Church Desi8nated.' _ All Saints Refvrbishment Desi8nated.. _ Member Grants Fund Desi8nated.. _ YoLrth & Children's Missionary Desi8nated.' _ Curates Fund Designated.. _ Children's Ministry Fund Designated.. _ Youth Ministry Fund 12,400 304,249 75,000 70.000 5,277 6,333 5,828 299,032 75,000 70,000 3,989 6,995 5,304 11,2881 662 15241 723,279 704 723,983 Réstrlctèd fund$ Restricted: . Community Reach Fund Re5tTlCted.. P?storal Fund 214 214 2,766 2,767 Restricted: Recharge Restricted: CMT Grant 16 276 292 7,012 14761 118,3101 16991 6,536 Restricted: Thrive Project IGenerall Restricted: Special Collections Restrirted- Huntingdon Tower Fund Restricted-St Marys Tower Fund 18.310 219 14801 1,977 1.977 745 745 Endowment fund- Land re Curfew Bell 1,056 300 1,356 32,315 118,9081 13,407 TOTAL FUNDS 755,594 118,2041 737,390 Notes: l.) In c2023 the PCC agreed to the reinstatement of restricted funds for Huntingdon IAII Saints) Tower and St Mary's Tower that had existed pre Parish merger but had been merged into a slngle endowment fund. In the recalculation, £41 was transferred to the General Fund.
The Ecclesiastlcal Parlsh of Huntingdon Notes to the financial Staternents tor the Year Ended 31" December 2024 14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- contlnued Incoming Resources resources expended Gains and losses Movement in funds Net movemenl in funds, included in the previous page, are as follows: Unrestrlcted funds General fund 107.467 197,9821 9,485 Desi8nated: St Barnabas Church Desi8nated: All Saints Refurbishment Des18nated: Member Granls Fund Desi8nated: Youth & Children's Missionary Designated: Curates Fund Designated: Children's Mlnlstry Fund 433 12,8471 16,0731 12,4141 15,2171 856 1,091 12,3791 19491 15241 11,2881 662 1,611 Desi8nated: Youth Ministry Fund 15241 111,458 1110,7541 704 Restrlrted fund5 Restricted:. Community Reach Fund Restricted.. Pastoral Fund Restricted.. Recharge Restricted.. - CMT 276 276 112,639 1113,1151 14761 Restrirted.. Thrive Projert (8enerall 118,3101 118,3101 Restrlcted: Special Collectlons 16991 16991 Endowmentfund- Land re Curfew Bell 300 300 113.216 1132.1241 118,9081 TOTAL FUNDS 224,674 1242,8781 118,2041 35
The Ecclesiastical Parish of Huntingdon Note5 to the Flnancial Statements for theyear Ended 31st Dernbel 2024 14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- conlinued At Net movement in funds Transfer At between 31.12.24 funds Current year 12 month5 and prior year 12 month5 combined position is as follov45: 1.1.23 Unrestrlcted funds General fund 205.872 63,821 116,0161 253,677 9,986 Designated.. St Barnabas Church Designated.' All Saints Refurbishment Designated.. Parish Share Expenses Designated.. Member Grants Fund Desi8nated.. Youth & Children's Missionary Designated.' Curates Fund Designated.' Children's Ministry Fund Designated.' Youth Ministry Fund 13,8CiI 13,8141 1153.8431 142.6221 452,875 299,032 26,565 16,057 75,) 75,000 70,CKKI 70,000 5,277 11,2881 1.246 3,989 5.749 6,995 16961 5,304 861,138 1137,1961 41 723,983 Restrlrted funds Re5tricted.' . Community Reach Fund Restricted.. . Pastoral Fund 214 214 2,766 2,767 Restricted.. Recharge Restrlcted.. - CMT 16 276 292 1,960 4,575 6,536 Restrlcted.. Thrlve Prolect (General} Restrtcted.. Thrlve Project (General} Restricted.. Thrive Projett IGener811 Restricted.. Special Collections Restricted.. Huntin8don Tower Fund Restricted.. _ St Marfs Tower Fund Endowment fund- Land re Curfew Bell 13,241 113,7351 12121 12,7611 15011 494 750 15381 44 2,717 21 14801 1,977 1,977 745 745 2,885 1,234 12,7631 1,356 24.571 111,1231 1411 13,407 TOTAL FUNDS 885,709 1148,3191 737,390 36
The Ecclesiastical Parish of Huntinzdon Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st December 2024 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- contlnued Incoming Resources resources expended Gains and losses Movement in funds Current and prior year combined net movement in funds. Included Sn the prevlous pège. are as folk>ws: Unrestrfcted funds General fund 177.780 112,4151 130,365 13,7221 1271,2521 196,4981 294,326 Desi8nated: St Barnabas Church De5ignated: All Saints Refurbishment Designated: Parlsh Share Expenses Desi8nated: Member Grants Fur Deslgnated: Youth & ChIldn.$ Missionary 13,7221 1234,6231 196,4981 36,629 De5i8nated: Curates Fund Desi8nated: Children's Mlnlstry Fund Desi8nated: Youth Ministry Fund 17231 11,5041 11721 17231 187 11721 1.417 215,826 1386,2861 130,365 141,4991 Reslrlcted funds Restrlcted: CommUnY Reach Fund Restrlcted: P85toral Fund 1271 1271 Re5tritted: Recharge Restricted: CMT 38 38 5.092 11,3241 14.7131 12121 118,2571 11,2801 125,8131 1412,0991 130,365 3,768 Restricted: Thrive Project Igenerall Restricted:. Thrlve IBiblical Resources) Restricted: Thrive ISalaries1 12.723 8,010 12121 112,8221 11,0821 5.436 Endowment fund- Land re Curfew Bell 198 23.487 12,3271 143,8261 TOTAL FUNDS 239,313 15. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES As part of the Diocese of Ely the Parish paid a parochlal levy to the Diocese of £44,32612023- £42,622) and received grants of £112,63912023- 1£113,8541 for mission activities. 37