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Particular thanks go to members of the PCC and other church officers for all you do. Special thanks also to the Church Wardens, Deputy Wardens, PCC Secretary and Treasurer for all you do, it is so very much appreciated. ECO CHURCHThere is a well established Eco Church group that is represented by all churches in the Mission Community. All Churches have been awarded bronze status for Eco-Church, which reflects our long-term commitment to assessing and managing our environmental impact and influencing others in caring for our planet. We share good practice and ideas, in support of our wider Manchester Diocese Eco-Church mission. We were now aiming for silver. During the year we worked in the following areas:Worship1. We kept a %u2018Day of Intentional Prayer%u2019 each month focussed on an %u2018Eco Issue%u2019We observed %u2018Creationtide%u2019 in September.Buildings1. We are moving to completely %u2018Eco Friendly%u2019 housekeeping consumables in our churches and church halls. This includes toilet paper.We are working to maximise recycling of waste in our churches and church halls.Land1. We observed %u2018No Mow May%u2019 in at least part of our grounds in each church.2. We installed bird boxes in the grounds of each church.Global & Community1. We twinned all our toilets.We use %u2018Fair Trade%u2019 products for after church refreshments. LifestyleWe encouraged %u2018Go Green for Lent%u2019 across the Mission Community.We are represented on the Deanery Synod by Deborah Warrington and Carly Brown.Synod met in February, July and October. Each meeting provides an opportunity for Mission Communities to update on their activities.Speakers will attend to update on new initiatives. Eco-Church updates are given at each synod, letting everyone know which churches have received awards and how near to the Diocese target the Deanery is. The treasurer provides financial information, including an update on the position regarding the Parish Shares across the Deanery. The Lay Chair and the Area Dean give updates and notices, for example information on Lay Training and the Transformation programme. Father PaulFinancial Review 2024INCOME Total Income (Excluding Building Fund) to 31st December 2024 is %u00a3113,343 compared to %u00a380,745 (2023 is excluding loan refund from Childcare Village). This includes all giving, parish room, fees, rebate for gift aid, general and charitable fundraising and all grants and donations, however, excludes building account transaction, summary of capital shown separately below. The main points to note are: 1. Total giving (loose collections, standing orders and envelopes) - %u00a344,282 compared to %u00a342,585 in 2023.2. Tax recovered for Gift Aided receipts %u2013 %u00a38222 compared to %u00a37,776 in 2023. 3. Other donations, grants and online payments %u00a311,323 compared to %u00a34,695 in 2023. 4. General fundraising (in addition to building fund) - %u00a34,182 compared to %u00a36774 in 2023.5. %u2018150 club%u2019 income was %u00a33761 compared to %u00a33,730 compared in 2023. 6. Fees for Wedding/Funerals %u00a38,688 compared to %u00a34,673 in 2023.7. The Childcare Village donations were %u00a329,600 compared to %u00a38,000 (exc. load repayment) in 2023.EXPENDITUREExpenditure to 31st December 2024 is %u00a3102,867 compared to %u00a388,234 (Excluding Building Fund and Childcare Village loan) in 2023. 1. Parish Share contribution in 2024 was %u00a324,000 compared to %u00a316,000 in both 2022 and 2023, against a required payment of %u00a322,000 (agreed reduced figured for 2024). Payments in previous years %u00a335,000 in both 2021 and 2020. %u00a337,500 in 2019, %u00a342,000 in 2018, %u00a345,000 in 2017, %u00a335,000 in 2016, %u00a340,000 in 2015. 2. The main maintenance and running costs for both Churches (general repairs, insurance, utility costs etc.) is %u00a341.274 compared to %u00a349,482 in 2023 (note exc. Building account capital expenditure). 3. Parish Room expenditure was %u00a311,709 compared to %u00a313,343 in 2023.4. Transfer to building account of %u00a310,000 at year end from surplus funds in addition to %u00a32,000 overpayment to Parish Share. 5. Lighting, heating, and insurance for Nursery Building %u00a311,824 compared to %u00a311,497 in 2023. All other items of income and expenditure are outlined within the main financial summary. CAPITAL AS AT 31.12.2024. Current Accountso Closing Balance %u00a341,207 (note %u00a314,200 in uncleared cheques) o CBF Church of England account (%u2018legacy%u2019 account) %u00a37,435.48 (opening balance %u00a37,209.99)Building Accounto Opening Balance %u00a313,297o Closing Balance %u00a32,261.72 (%u00a310,000 transfer to be credited in addition)The CBF account represents mostly monies from a historic legacy. The building account is for use for fundraising for the buildings and is required under the terms of the HLF Grant to maintain an ongoing building fund. For any questions prior to AGM or a copy of the full income and expenditure list by email please contactalan.makinson1@ntlworld.comA REPORT ON THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE DEANERY SYNOD