Incumbent-designate for St Mary Magdalene with St John the Evangelist

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Parish Profile 2019 Incumbent-designate for St Mary Magdalene with St John the Evangelist

Welcome Welcome to this Profile. We hope that in the following pages you will find much to interest you in the possibility of becoming our new incumbent-designate. The current Parish of the Hucknall Team Ministry consists of three churches St Mary Magdalene, St John the Evangelist, and St Peter & St Paul s. With support of the Bishop, the churches have requested that the Team Ministry be split into two new parishes i) St Mary Magdalene with St John the Evangelist, Hucknall and ii) St Peter and St Paul s, West Hucknall. It is anticipated that the proposed pastoral scheme will be completed in 2019. Until then the incumbent-designate would technically be part of the Hucknall Team Ministry with responsibility for St Mary Magdalene with St John the Evangelist. Another colleague is responsible for St Peter and St Paul s and would become its first incumbent. So please read on and decide whether God might be calling you to become our new incumbent-designate. Martin Kowalski and Jacqui Parker, Churchwardens. 2

Contents St John s HUCKNALL 4. Our Diocese - Statement from Bishop Paul Williams 5. Our Deanery 6. Our Next Incumbent 7. Our Vision 8. Our Mission 9. Our Community Our Churches: 10. St Mary Magdalene 12. St John the Evangelist 13. Our Schools 14. Our Services 15. Our Stories 16. Our Young People 17. Our Vicarage 18. Our Links Appendix - Our Finances: 19. St Mary Magdalene 21. St John the Evangelist 3

Our Diocese - Statement from Bishop Paul Williams DeFacto [CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)], from Wikimedia Commons A Statement from the Bishop of Southwell & Nottingham, the Rt Revd Paul Williams and the Archdeacon of Newark, the Venerable David Picken. evenings around the diocese. We have discerned a series of emerging priorities that will facilitate growing new disciples in every parish across the diocese. Compelled by the love of Christ by 2023 we will seek to: Welcome 7000 new disciples into the fellowship of Christ and his church The Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham incorporates the City of Nottingham, the whole County of Nottinghamshire and five parishes in South Yorkshire. The population is 1.15 million 51% live in the greater Nottingham conurbation, 31% in ex-mining areas and 18% in rural. There are 305 churches (252 parishes), served by 142 stipendiary clergy and licensed lay workers. In 2016 a refreshed diocesan vision was embraced across the diocese, recognising the imperative for Growing Disciples: wider, younger, deeper. Wider in that we will seek to grow disciples in every part of the diocese, with no retreat from any community: urban centre; outer estates; rural villages; or market towns Younger in that we will seek fresh ways to harness the boldness and creativity of children, students and young people across the diocese, not least in Nottingham which is the 4th youngest city outside London Deeper as we grow in knowing Christ, so that as his disciples we can be an increasing blessing to the people among whom we live and serve in the workplace, family and community. The Bishops Senior Staff, Bishop s Council and Diocesan Synod have demonstrated their clear commitment to sharing in all aspects of this vision and strategy. In autumn 2016 more than 1 000 PCC members attended 5 vision Commission 1000 younger leaders (especially 15-30 year olds) equipped and inspired to serve the purposes of God in the Church and society Plant or graft 75 New Worshipping Communities (NWCs) across the diocese to increase our reach in telling the story of Jesus to all Grow 25 larger Resource Churches with clear commitment to develop leaders, plant New Worshipping Communities, and disciple the young Serve and pray together as 1 Church contending for the gospel in every community and sphere of public life in our city, county and region. In this new chapter every parish has an opportunity to review its role within the diocesan mission, so that it can play a significant part in the strategic commitment to Growing Disciples wider, younger and deeper. Bishop Paul has said; It is my hope that each worshipping community will develop a compelling picture of its own future in God s purpose with an expectation of growing numerically and in the scope of its mission. There is the possibility of considering a graft into St John s to increase capacity to sustain present ministry and new services to reach wider in Hucknall. It is my prayer that the new incumbentdesignate will have the creative leadership and imagination to nurture the present life of the churches, plan for growth and reach out to the unchurched of all ages in its locality. 4

Our Deanery The Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham includes the city of Nottingham and many former coalfield and rural communities across the whole of Nottinghamshire and a few parishes in South Yorkshire. There are 305 Anglican church buildings in the 252 parishes served by 142 stipendiary clergy and licensed lay workers and many other committed volunteers. The Deanery of Newstead comprises a mixture of towns and villages of varying sizes in a former coalfield area of the county with a population of 137,500 and growing all the time with new housing developments. There is a pride in its industrial heritage, which has left its imprint on these communities, who have a strong sense of family, cohesion and loyalty to the local area. Much use is made by our population of their local church, especially for the occasional offices, such that some of our mission opportunities and strategies are grounded in Christendom mode. That said, there are a good and growing number of pioneering projects and a focus on church planting and grafting. The new incumbent-designate will be joining us at an important time in the life of the Deanery. Over the last twelve years, my personal experience, as a local Parish Priest, has been of Newstead as a healthy and supportive deanery, committed to the growing disciples wider, younger and deeper lead from our Bishops and to maintaining a strong and vibrant local presence for mission and ministry in all the communities of our Deanery. With reducing clergy numbers we have to think how best we can work together. Colleagues meet regularly at Chapter for support, encouragement and prayer as well as to receive information etc. The deanery works in four clusters, who organise themselves, in different ways, for prayer and study together. Ordained and lay members of Deanery Synod work collaboratively and are excited by what God is doing here. I am more than happy to chat to anyone considering this post. I can be contacted at fionashouler@hotmail.com or on 07920 772132. Revd. Canon Fiona Shouler Area Dean of Newstead Deanery 5

Our Next Incumbent We are prayerfully seeking a priest who will lead us in growing disciples in Hucknall and nurture the church family. Are you a person with a joyful and infectious faith who is open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit in your life and leadership. Are you? a strategic leader who will collaborate across the two churches, inspire us, and help us to grow the church in the town centre and in the residential Hucknall communities of the new parish keen to communicate the Gospel and lead worship with understanding, relevance and creativity someone with a pastoral and prayerful heart for the whole community, relating well to people of all ages and backgrounds a good listener; who values each person; who will encourage us to grow in faith, help us to develop our gifts, and challenge us to reach outwards. If you feel called to ministry in Hucknall, We will support you with: a ministry team across the two churches comprising 2 Retired Priests, 5 Readers (4 at StMM, 1 at StJE), 4 Recognised Lay Ministers (3 at StMM, 1 at StJE) a part-time administrator pastoral care teams many willing and faithful volunteers. Respect for your home life, holidays, your prayer life and time off each week. Established links with all local primary schools and the National Academy. Support from colleagues across the cluster including the vicar-designate of St Peter and St Paul s, West Hucknall and the vicar of Linby and Papplewick. Our Church family was asked: What are the ideal qualities they should possess? Meet some of the people asked and hear what they had to say by watching our video at: https://youtu.be/cwaraamadva 6

Staging of The Nativity at St Mary Magdalene church, with an all-age cast drawn from all churches in the Team and wider community. Our Vision We want to dream dreams and to think big and bold for the community and parish of Hucknall. Given recent and future changes to our staffing and structure, the Hucknall churches do not have an adopted vision that matches our current needs. We are very keen to develop such a vision with you soon after your appointment. However, in two visioning sessions held recently, clergy, lay ministry and PCC members expressed the following aims: to embrace the dioceasan mission of growing disciples wider, younger and deeper to reach people of all ages and backgrounds in Hucknall to invite others to know Christ to grow together in maturity of faith to encounter people in community and worship to broaden and deepen relationships between the churches As part of the work done in our visioning sessions, we have identified the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats shown right. S W O STRENGTHS welcoming; good links with schools; social conscience; organisation (especially events); lay ministers with many different skills; nurturing (those who have a calling for lay ministry); youth group at StMM and many opportunities for children being part of worship; heritage; Christmas tree festival; central location; excellent social events/ fuddles * WEAKNESSES (and threats) skills audit out of date; communications - the church(es) and parish; marketing/promotion; don t participate enough with our Churches Together partners; insular; need to be church of the present (intergenerational); coming together for prayer; house groups; technology OPPORTUNITIES growing town; links with nursing homes; links with young adults/teens/children; more invitational; newsletter/marketing/news; reignite the links between churches (and wider Christian community) - interdenominational relationship/worship?; heritage (attracting tourism etc.); develop through our occasional offices TTHREATS lack of outreach to new housing developments; too few people doing too many things; tired and need to work on vision; clarity of leadership roles and authority *social event with food 7

Christmas Pudding Get Together at the John Godber Centre Our Wider Mission We support God s Mission, prayerfully, financially and practically; in our local area, nationally and around the world. The church commits to tithing a percentage of our income and distributing it to charities suggested by members of the congregation. Other efforts include: Donations to the Under One Roof Food Bank When I needed a neighbour - a series of bimonthly appeals, raising awareness and practical support for different social issues locally and globally. We mainly ask for practical donations for our neighbours in need. Our appeals have included a blanket drive for refugees in Calais, a bra collection that enables women at risk of being trafficked to set up their own business, a shoe box toy appeal and bonding squares and hats for our local neonatal unit Eating regular Big Brekkies for Christian Aid (run by our G2G youth group) to raise awareness of the plight of communities around the world Children from our G2G youth group, helping to deliver The Big Brekkie Long-term support for Water Aid (St John s) and the Leprosy Mission Strong links with Burundi, particularly with the church in Mutanga Nord and the Baho Project, supporting vulnerable families and children s education A Strawberry Tea Get Together, held to celebrate the life of Jo Cox MP. Using our great community links with our local Tesco, we provided this free event for over 120 people from local community groups A Christmas Pudding Get Together, which was great fun for local carers. Lots of puddings and entertainment all donated by local businesses. We even had a special visit from Santa with a gift for everyone! An annual Christmas Tree Festival, attended by over 4,000 visitors in 2018 A church in Mutanga Nord and children from the Baho Project. A jumble sale at the John Godber Centre which raises an average of 1,350 per month through the dedication of a team of over 50 volunteers. 8

Our Community Situated half-way between Mansfield and Nottingham, close to the M1 and within easy reach of the likes of Sherwood Forest and the Peak District, Hucknall boasts a proud history of coal mining, textile manufacturing and aero engineering. Yet far from being rooted in the past, this town of 30,000 people from a variety of backgrounds is blossoming and embracing the future. Extensive housing developments, a revamped, pedestrianised town centre, a brand-new road, artisan shops and an integrated transport network of trams, trains and buses are just a few examples of Hucknall s ongoing growth and rebirth. The church is proud to be right at the heart of this thriving community, in more ways than one. With its central location by the market place, St Mary Magdalene s is ideally placed to serve the local population. The church is open to the public every day, staffed by a team of volunteers who welcome the many visitors from near or far who come to chat, pray, have a cuppa, look around or see where Lord Byron is buried. Engagement and hospitality are key values here, embodied by services of hope and remembrance, pram club, vibrant school outreach and much more besides. The annual Christmas-tree festival attracts over 4,000 visitors, providing great opportunities for witness. In the south of the town, St John s fosters close links with local people. Events such as quizzes, jumble sales, concerts and talks arranged by the Hucknall Tourism and Regeneration Group are regularly held at the church and its recently renovated community hall. Christians in Hucknall also work together to further the Gospel. For instance, Churches Together in Hucknall, Linby and Papplewick holds regular interdenominational services and runs a shop, Engage Gifts, staffed by members of various churches. Every Good Friday, hundreds of people join together for worship and follow the cross in a procession of witness through Hucknall. Annual carol services for schools and community groups tell the Christmas story, while the ecumenical Street Pastors team provides practical help and a listening ear to revellers every Friday night. While Hucknall is on the up, we are well aware that there are still large pockets of deprivation here. Through initiatives such as the hugely popular monthly jumble sales offering quality items at rock-bottom prices, our support for the local food bank and regular appeals, St Mary Magdalene s and St John s are actively involved in helping to make life better for those who are struggling. And although there is much going on in our town, we are keen to avoid resting on our laurels. Hucknall is ripe for renewal, with a rich seam of potential still to be tapped. 9

Our Churches - St Mary Magdalene The congregation of St MM share their varied gifts in support of the Church s mission, nurture, outreach, fabric and finance, along with a team of two retired ministers, four readers, and three RLMs. The poet Lord Byron s remains and those of his daughter, Ada Lovelace, are interred in the family crypt beneath the chancel and other heritage aspects are displayed throughout the church. The Church website informs online visitors of the scope of the Church s activities and mission and regular enquiries for occasional offices are now received through it. The Church is open daily and the new cafe area in the south transept is used to welcome visitors to engage with the heritage of the church or to come and pray or just sit and share pastoral concerns. The link between visitors for heritage and welcoming those with pastoral concerns is seen as an important part of the church being open and accessible. However, recruitment and retention of stewards for welcoming and assisting visitors continues to be a challenge. Also important to the community is the John Godber Centre which is the hall attached to St Mary s Church. The links between the church and the hall are made clear through the displays in both the centre and the church. The Centre appeals to both community and business users for regular and ad hoc bookings. It is home to over 50 groups and on average, 1,000 people pass through its doors each week to use the Centre for: - Community weddings, parties, theatre, bereavement support, U3A, playgroups - Business dance schools, martial arts, weight control groups, children s groups, fitness classes - Church Sunday School, Pram Club, Mothers Union, Bible Study. The Centre is in the middle of a five-year plan of refurbishment which so far has seen the refurbishment of the common areas, the two licensed bars and the toilets. The PCC have delegated the day-to-day running and implementation of the plan for the Centre to the John Godber Centre Operating Board which is a team made up of PCC and church members. The PCC also employ a Centre manager and eight part-time staff to run the day to day activities. St Mary s Trading Company Ltd also forms part of the management structure of the Centre and is responsible under the PCC for the running of the party events and the two licensed bars. The Church and Centre together strive to provide links into the wider community and want to work with you to further those links and connections. 10

St Mary Magdalene groups We are fortunate to have many established groups and activities, and are keen to build on this success. Pram Club Meet once a fortnight in term time for singing hymns with actions, listening to Bible stories and making craft items. Church Next Door Two groups aim to help children to grow in their own relationship with Jesus through Bible stories, prayer, song, games and crafts, fun and friendship. G2G Our monthly youth group for 10-15 year olds, usually meeting on a Sunday afternoon. Bible Study Group Evening time sharing of stories from the Bible, discussion. Includes time for prayer, singing and for waiting on God. Men s Breakfast A once a month Saturday morning meeting which usually includes a breakfast, as much tea or coffee as wanted, and a guest speaker. Mothers Union We pray, volunteer, fund raise and campaign on a variety of family-based issues, meeting on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Time Travelling Local schools visit, for learning about the church. Crafting Group A small group sharing ideas for new projects, showing items that have been made, and discussing any problems that have been encountered. Jumble Sale Well attended outreach into the community on the first Friday of the month. 15,000 raised in 2018, for St Mary Magdalene Church and John Godber Centre projects. Bell Ringers A fascinating form of ministry and hobby, the group meet every Thursday evening. Time4us Meeting on the second Friday of the month just for women to relax, have fun, fellowship and friendship. And not forgetting our: Flower Arrangers; bereavement and pastoral care team; many young people in the ministry of serving; singers who support our worship during Holy Communion, evening worship and Faith Matters discussion group; relationship with other churches in the area; numerous fundraising events; catering and hospitality team; Prayer Vine. 11

Our Churches - St John the Evangelist St John the Evangelist Church is a small, friendly church which welcomes everyone, but struggles with low numbers of regular worshippers and the financial responsibilities which fall on a small and elderly congregation. The Church is excited to be moving towards the new parish of Hucknall and to be working with St Mary Magdalene in the mission of God to the community. The community hall has recently been renovated thanks to a WREN grant and local people come to our fairs, jumble sales and social events. As a result of the renovation works, bookings have increased, and among others the hall is used by Weight Watchers, a Zumba group and a day centre for the elderly. Opportunities for worship, faith development and pastoral care are an important part of the work of St John the Evangelist. 12

Our Schools Inspired and guided by the vision that every child in Hucknall should know the name of Jesus, relationships have been built between the Team Ministry and schools throughout the town. Last year alone, over 150 acts of collective worship were led by clergy and lay readers across all schools in Hucknall. We offer guided church visits to support the curriculum, and schools bring children and parents for services on special occasions, such as Christingle and carol services, Education Sunday and Leavers services. A highlight of the year is our Time Travelling project! Over five days, in 2018, 300 children from nine of our local primary schools visited our churches to learn about their history and worship. This is only made possible by a dedicated team of helpers from our congregations. There are particularly close links with the Church of England-aided National Schools, founded in 1788. Hucknall is one of the few places in the country to offer church-aided education to children across the entire age spectrum. Our incumbent-designate will be a Governor at Hucknall National Primary School and the vicar of St Peter and St Paul s is a Governor at the National Academy. Quote from Malcolm, the lay reader who leads our ministry to schools: Think about the numbers of children! Ten Hucknall primary schools with a total of approximately 3,400 children under 11 years of age, hear about Jesus each year. And this has been happening in our town for the last 12 years! This was the vision God gave us through prayer, and I believe He wants us not only to continue, but to build on this. With the core values of Care, share, be fair and be the best you can, the National Primary School educates over 400 pupils. An act of worship is held each day; collective worship is led, weekly, by the school s chaplain, a lay reader in the Team Ministry. He also speaks to classes about aspects of faith, while other volunteers from our congregation regularly help with reading and baking, providing valuable opportunities for communication between the generations. The school was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted and SIAMS inspections in 2016. National Church of England Academy, with over 1,150 students aged 11-18, has a vision to ensure that all members of the Academy community experience life in all its fullness. They have an ecumenical chaplaincy team and the Academy calendar includes an annual Mission week and Prayer week. The most recent full Ofsted inspection was carried out in October 2014 resulting in a Good overall judgement, together with Outstanding for Leadership and Management. Since September 2016, National s Year 12 and 13 students have been based in a modern building at Hucknall Sixth Form Centre on Portland Road, sharing facilities with their counterparts from the town s Holgate Academy. Sixth form students are given the opportunity to develop in their potential as leaders through Developing Christian Young Leaders groups in which they are encouraged to grow in their gifts and talents and use them to make a positive difference to the lives of those around them. 13

Our Services The tables below set out the current service pattern that we offer to the parish which was based on two vicars and three churches. However, we recognise that given the restructuring, this type of service pattern may not be sustainable, so we are open to change and new ways of working with you. The services at St Mary Magdalene are made up as follows: Day Time Average attendance Service type Sunday 8 am 22 Holy Communion (said service) 10 am 64 adults and 17 children Holy Communion (1st 3rd and 4th Sunday) 10 am 51 adults and 15 children Service of the Word aimed at young families with a youth worship band (2nd Sunday) 6 pm 29 A variety of service styles including Hope and Remembrance (1st Sunday) Holy Communion (2nd Sunday) Evening Prayer/ Taize etc. (3rd and 4th Sunday) 5.30 pm 11 Faith Matters - cafe-style worship and discussion group (3rd Sunday) Tuesday 10.15 am 23 Holy Communion St Mary Magdalene in October 2018 had a usual Sunday attendance of 84 adults and 15 children. The services at St John the Evangelist are made up as follows: Day Time Average attendance Service type Sunday 10 am 21 Holy Communion (1st 2nd and 4th Sunday) 10 am 21 adults and 4 children All age worship Service of the Word (3rd Sunday) Tuesday 9.15 am 6 Morning Prayer St John the Evangelist in October 2018 had a usual Sunday attendance of 21 adults and 4 children. OCCASIONAL OFFICES St Mary Magdalene In 2017 there were 15 weddings, 82 funerals and 37 baptisms and in 2018 there were 11 weddings, 22 funerals and 23 baptisms. St John the Evangelist In 2017 there were 4 weddings, 9 funerals and 2 baptisms and in 2018 there were 2 weddings and 12 funerals. Christmas Services - Christingle services in church and schools, Christmas Eve Crib service, Christmas Carol Service, Christmas Day Holy Communion. Easter Services - Maundy Thursday evening, Good Friday morning and 3 hour devotion, Easter Day. Nursing home services held approximately once a month. Special services for Easter, Harvest, Remembrance and Christmas as well as contact for funerals and pastoral support for staff and families of the residents. Cluster service approximately every three months. Worship in schools and services in Church (leaving services and Christmas etc). 14

Our Stories We re real people, in life and faith. Read a selection of faith journeys from our wider church family to help get a feel for who we are and what experiences of life and God have shaped us into the people we are, today. My journey to faith was, as is I guess most people s journey to faith, a very bumpy ride. From being a pupil at the National School when pupils went to church for all the Christian festivals, such as Ash Wednesday, Ascension and so on. I came away from school at 15 with one aim: religion - Christianity was not for me. Although I suppose as my life evolved, God already had His hand on my shoulder, and being a patient God He was prepared to wait. The church part of my journey began when my first child was born and it sounded a good idea to have him baptised, followed very quickly by starting a confirmation course. At the time this didn t affect my life, except we began attending church Sunday by Sunday. A church is a strange animal; it can weave you into its fabric without you being aware of what is happening, beginning with the social side, and then church council and things. Still the journey to faith wasn t apparent, no road to Damascus for sure. The turning point: I was thrown out of work, two teenage children, some ordinary days, some very black ones. My mind turned to what can I do; no job on the horizon; family responsibilities mounting. So I asked God for help, and He did. I found a faith, and someone to trust. Now with our family situation I am very glad I found Him. He of course knew all along, and was prepared to wait. Not a very good follower, but He loves and cares for me and my family because He knows I try. I had a reasonably common introduction to church and worship. I decided to start taking my eldest son to Sunday school. I had always considered myself a Christian, but had excuses and reasons why I couldn t go to church regularly. A difficult pregnancy, a premature birth and two operations in the first 6 months of his life made me realise that there was little time for excuses and that I desperately wanted my son to grow up knowing and understanding God s love. So just before his 1st birthday I took my first steps and started to attend Church Next Door. What I hadn t realised is that I needed to take those steps as much for myself as for my son. God had been waiting patiently for me to recognise my own need to build and grow in faith and to understand Him more deeply. As I attended my first courses and prepared for Confirmation, I continued to feel that God was calling me to do more although I couldn t say exactly what the more was! During my Confirmation course, my sister passed away and my Niece came to live with us. It was an incredibly difficult time for my family. There was anger and questions but God and our church family bought us the support and love that we needed to see us through and cemented my faith and trust in God. Since then God has lead me to complete the Journey in Faith course and I am currently training to be a Licensed Lay Minister and exploring whether or not ordination is what God is calling me and my family to. Read more faith journeys at: https://bit.ly/2fitlhc 15

Our Young People Thoughts from our young worshippers. A mentor and counsellor Someone courageous A good team leader and builder A good teacher Someone who likes children Has a good heart Someone who is fun Grace-full Loving Empathetic A good listener Knows the Bible Welcoming Strong Helpful Someone young at heart Kind and caring Someone who is prayerful Loves the world 16

Our Vicarage Our vicarage is located approximately 5-10 minutes walk from the Church and John Godber Centre, the town centre and Hucknall Primary School and 10-15 minutes from National Academy. There is a regular bus service into Nottingham every ten minutes from a stop a short distance from the gate. Built in the 1970s, the property has a garage and a large parking space. The whole property is double-glazed, and has 14 solar panels on the roof. There is gas-fired central heating with radiators in all rooms, along with supplementary heating from an electric fire in the lounge and a gas convector heater in the study. Ground-floor: Lounge, dining room, kitchen, utility room, cloakroom with WC, hall, entrance porch and study. First floor: Five bedrooms, one with washbasin and four with built-in wardrobes; box room; bathroom with shower, separate toilet and airing cupboard. 17

Our Links Hopefully, you re now eager to discover more - follow these links to more detailed information on all of our churches... St Mary Magdalene www.hucknallparishchurch.org.uk @StMMHucknall St-Mary-Magdalene-Hucknall-206929096477725 Our Church family was asked video - https://youtu.be/cwaraamadva Thoughts of our young worshippers - http://bit.ly/2bapdzq CofE Spotlight on the Parish 380255 Hucknall Torkard Team - http://bit.ly/2ch9mpm Charities Commission 2017 Annual Report of the Team Ministry and consolidated accounts - http://bit.ly/2pcv00r Our Stories/Faith Journeys https://bit.ly/2fitlhc 2017 Accounts: https://bit.ly/2gbp3ww St John the Evangelist stjohnschurchhucknall 2017 Accounts: https://bit.ly/2baol1i 18

Appendix: Our Finances Our churches both pay 100% of their parish share, the most recent (2018), figures being: St Mary Magdalene - 51,144 St John the Evangelist - 9,696 Balance sheet from St Mary Magdalene accounts: St Mary Magdalene Church, Hucknall Balance Sheet As at 31 st December 2017 2017 2016 Fixed Assets Notes Land and Buildings 5 275,000 275,000 Other assets 5 117 1,431 Investment Assets 143,572 134,721 418,689 411,152 Current Assets Stock 988 1,104 Debtors 3,732 5,569 Bank Other 47,588 37,552 Jumblers 4,754 13,606 Restoration 3,048 12,082 60,110 69,912 Current Liabilities Creditors 274 13,878 274 13,878 Net Assets 478,525 467,186 Funds Unrestricted 4 137,552 119,703 Restricted 4 291,635 303,012 Endowment 4 49,338 44,472 478,525 467,186 View the St Mary Magdalene accounts at: https://bit.ly/2gbp3ww View the full, consolidated accounts on the Charities Commission website: http://bit.ly/2pcv00r 19

Appendix: Our Finances Income and expenditure from St Mary Magdalene accounts: Page 1 St Mary Magdalene Church, Hucknall Statement of Financial Activities For the Year Ended 31 st December 2017 Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total Total Funds Funds Funds 2017 2016 Note Income Income from donors 2(a) 131,331 3,595-134,926 140,382 Other income 2(b) 6,152 3,074-9,226 8,352 Investment income 2(c) 1,796 1,349 7,813 10,958 8,711 Total Income 139,279 8,018 7,813 155,110 157,444 Expenditure 3 131,685 12,086-143,771 155,972 Net income/(expenses) 7,594 (4,068) 7,813 11,339 1,472 Balances Brought Forward at 1 January 2017 (2016) 121,869 289,183 56,134 467,186 465,714 Transfers between funds 8,089 6,520 (14,609) - - Balances Carried Forward at 31 December 2017 (2016) 137,552 291,635 49,338 478,525 467,186 View the St Mary Magdalene accounts at: https://bit.ly/2gbp3ww View the full, consolidated accounts on the Charities Commission website: http://bit.ly/2pcv00r 20

Appendix: Our Finances Balance sheet from St John the Evangelist accounts: View the St John the Evangelist accounts at: https://bit.ly/2baol1i View the full, consolidated accounts on the Charities Commission website: http://bit.ly/2pcv00r 21

Appendix: Our Finances Income and expenditure from St John the Evangelist accounts: St Johns Church, Hucknall Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31st December 2017 Church Income Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total Funds Funds Funds Funds 2017 2016 Note From events 2(a) 9,764 - - 9,764 12,875 From fundraising 2(b) 3,605 - - 3,605 4,231 From donors 2(c) 1,064 - - 1,064 7,415 From other sources 2(d) 4,420 - - 4,420 1,922 Total Income 18,853 - - 18,853 26,443 Expenditure 3 26,315-26,315 22,711 Net Income/(Expenditure) before Transfers (7,462) - - (7,462) 3,732 Transfers (2,945) - - (2,945) - Net Income/(Expenditure) (10,407) - - (10,407) 3,732 Balances Brought Forward at I January 2017 (2016) 36,469 12-36,481 32,749 Balances Carried Forward at 31 December 2017 (2016) 26,062 12-26,074 36,481 Church Hall Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total Funds Funds Funds Funds 2017 2016 Note Income 4 21,637 - - 21,637 17,078 Expenditure 5 19,785 - - 19,785 16,458 Net Income/(Expenditure) before Transfers 1,852 - - 1,852 620 Transfers 2,945 - - 2,945 - Net Income/(Expenditure) 4,797 - - 4,797 620 Balances Brought Forward at 1 January 2017 (2016) 11,644 2,432-14,076 13,456 Balances Carried Forward at 31 December 2017 (2016) 16,441 2,432-18,873 14,076 View the St John the Evangelist accounts at: https://bit.ly/2baol1i View the full, consolidated accounts on the Charities Commission website: http://bit.ly/2pcv00r 22