Thank you……….to everyone who was able to attend the Annual Parochial Church Meeting earlier in May. This meeting is an opportunity to review the previous year and also look to the future, to thank everyone who has attended the churches, carried out duties which support the services and fulfilled the numerous tasks which keep everything running smoothly (as a rule!). The Rector’s Report forms both a review and a ‘charge’ to the parish for the future. The Financial statement shows how the parish is functioning financially and where the main income and outgoings are.
Our Parish Share – our contribution to the Common Fund, which supports the Diocese in funding salaries, clergy housing, training, pensions, national insurance etc – is £26,000 for 2026. Buildings insurance for the three churches is around £9,000 per year and, of course, electricity and oil prices continue to rise. The churches do depend on generous giving and revenue from social and fundraising activities to keep our lovely buildings open. Perusal of the accounts will show how that money is distributed.
Copies of the Annual Report, Rector’s Report and Financial statement are available in the churches if you were unable to attend the meeting.