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Parish Profile

This form is designed to give an overview of a parish to be used in a vacancy for the appointment of a new parish priest. It will be accepted as the "statement describing

the conditions, needs and traditions of the parish" required by the Patronage (Benefices) Measure 1986. Additional information may be given by way of printed

documents or written submissions.

Please write in black ink

I. Parish Information

1(a) Name of parish(es) to which this information relates:

Almondbury with Farnley Tyas Team Parish

(b) Name(s) of parish church(es): St Michael and St Helen's Church, Almondbury All Hallows' Church, Almondbury St Lucius' Church, Farnley Tyas

2. Name(s) of other C of E church(es)/centres for public worship in the parish:

3. Cluster or group of parishes within which you work (formally or) informally:

None

4. Deanery: Almondbury and Kirkburton Deanery

46201

5. Population: The 2011 census information gives the following figures. Please indicate how this might have changed since then.

Almondbury Ward: 183,46 / Parish: 11,662 (Census 2011). By 2018 the population of the parish increased by 7% to 12,767. The increase in the Local Authority of Kirklees as a whole was 4%. Population density 2,240 people per sq ml.

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6(a) Number on Electoral Roll:

158

(b) Date of APM when this number was declared: 24th March 2019

7. Attendance at worship in each church Please provide details of average attendance at Sunday and weekday services

Church/Service Time No. of communicants

Adult attendance

Under 16

St. Michael and St. Helen Sunday Eucharist Tuesday Eucharist

11.00 a.m. 9.30 a.m.

25 8

25 8

0 0

All Hallows Sunday Eucharist Eucharist Evensong Mon-Friday Morning Prayer Wednesday Eucharist

08.00 a.m. 09.30 a.m. 6.30 p.m. 08.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m.

7 46 --- --- 17

7 49 18 4 17

0 1 0 0 0

St. Lucius Sunday Eucharist

11.00 a.m.

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8. Occasional offices

Number for last 12 months in each church

Church Baptisms Confirmees Weddings Funerals in church

Funerals taken by clergy

not in church

St. Michael and St. Helen

0 0 0 1 2

All Hallows

12 0 3 15 not known

St Lucius 2 0 4 5 not known

9. Communications

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Names, Addresses, Telephone Numbers and E-mail addresses for each church

Church Clergy

Readers

Lay staff e.g. Youth worker,

Administrator

Churchwardens

St. Michael and St. Helen All Hallows

St. Lucius

Parish Curate Revd. Jessica Malay 88 Long Lane Honley HD9 6EB Mob 07541 941208 jessica.malay@leeds.anglican.org

None Parish Administrator Anadelle Robinson c/o The Rectory Westgate Almondbury HD5 8XF Tel 01484 541837 Parish Office almondbury.parish@gmail.com

Jane Dutton 50 Benomley Dr. Almondbury HD5 8LX Tel 01484 304789 Mob 07985187706 jane.dutton1@ntlworld.com Elizabeth Rawlinson 108 Fenay Lea Dr. Almondbury HD5 8RR Tel 01484 310447 liz.rawlinson@virginmedia.com Linda Smith 210 Somerset Rd. Almondbury HD5 8LP Tel 01484 304091 Mob 07760463469 linda.smithhesp@outlook.com Jenny Hinchliffe 6 Grasscroft Almondbury HD5 8XG Mob 07745378739 jenny.1947@icloud.com Catherine Ball The Coach House Fenay Hall Fenay Bridge HD8 OLJ Mob 07525087437

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catherineball4a@hotmail.com Monica Wells The Lumb Lumb Lane Almondbury HD4 6SZ Tel 01484547033 Mob 07802203234 monicawells22@gmail.com

II. Parish/Community Information

1(a)

Briefly describe the population mix of the(se) parish(es) in terms of its employment, cultural, ethnic, age and housing mix.

The Team Parish serves an area surrounding two villages - Almondbury, 2 miles south-east of Huddersfield and Farnley Tyas, a smaller village, a further 2 miles out. The parish covers an area of 5.2 sq miles and is significantly diverse socially and economically. Three areas of Almondbury, including that served by St. Michael and St. Helen, have high levels of unemployment, in the lowest 10% of areas in England (IMD). Main employment areas are Retail, Manufacturing, Health and Social Care. Almost all areas have employment below the national average. By contrast, in the wealthiest sections of Almondbury, and in Farnley Tyas, which is mostly rural and farmland, employment is near the highest national level. Some areas have a higher than average concentration of retired residents. Our community is predominately of British born white ethnicity, approx. 86%. Black ethnicity and Asian are 4.8 % and 4.1% respectively. Just over half are Christian (Census 2011) and 4.1% are Muslim, though this latter group has increased since 2011. The overall age profile is very mixed with all ages well represented. The parish has a population of approx. 11,600 people in approx. 4900 dwellings in varied housing. Almondbury has a Conservation Area which surrounds All Hallows with Victorian

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terraces and some weavers' cottages. There is a mix of local authority social housing (22%), almshouses and private housing, some in a very high value bracket. At Farnley Tyas the housing is predominantly private. There is limited social housing and properties are expensive, limiting opportunities for younger buyers. Public transport and other services are limited. The church provides an important social space for the community.

(b) Are there any special social problems (eg high unemployment)?

Deprivation rank is 1,862 (1=most deprived, 12,382=least deprived). In some parts of Almondbury Child Poverty is approx. 22% and employment, health and education are significant issues. The Community School has recently been closed for failing to provide an adequate education. There is social isolation- a third of the families has a lone parent and a third lives alone. There has been an observed decline in service provision for the elderly and vulnerable. [Data CUF]

2. Please list for each

Local Schools:

Youth centres:

Hospitals:

Nursing/elderly persons' homes:

Places of worship of other faiths

Local Businesses:

Almondbury All Hallows' C of E (VA) Primary School Hill View Academy (Primary) Lowerhouses C of E (VC) Jun, Infant & Early Years Southgate School, 4-16, SEN Complex Needs King James's School, co-ed, comprehensive secondary school 11-16 Woodley School and College, 4-19 Autism Specialism Farnley Tyas Farnley Tyas C of E (C) First School None Huddersfield Royal Infirmary BMI The Huddersfield Hospital (Private/no A&E) Calderdale Royal Hospital, Halifax Southfield Court Care Home Thorpe House, specialist adult Mental Health unit Valley View, Fenay Bridge (Private) Ferndale Lodge (Private) None In Almondbury there is a range of small shops and beauty services, a Post Office, fast food

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Neighbourhood initiatives:

Associations eg tourist group:

Describe any civic responsibilities which the clergy have:

outlets and restaurants/cafes, Almondbury Garage. There are many small, independent businesses offering trades and services. Working Men's Club, Liberal Club, Conservative Club, Sports clubs and friendly local pubs. Almondbury Sports Centre. In Farnley Tyas there is a public house/restaurant and a fine dining restaurant. There are no shops but a range of independent trades and services. Woodsome Hall Golf Club, Farnley Tyas Bowling Club. Ambry's Community Cafe Almondbury Action - community group Growing Works Community Garden Farnley Tyas Community Group Almondbury Library Friends Association The Old Almondburians Society (past members of King James's School) Women's Institute Speaker at the annual Founder's Day Service for King James's School, held at All Hallows' Church. School governor

III. Church Information

Please give details for each church

1(a) What percentage of the congregation lives outside the parish? St. Michael and St. Helen All Hallows St. Lucius

17% 23% 30%

(b) Describe the mix of the congregation in terms of age, employment, cultural, ethnicity and gender.

St Michael and St Helen: the congregation is predominately female, from a white British background. Some members' families have had a long relationship with the church since its inception. All Hallows: many with a professional background. Two thirds are female. Most are from a white British background; there is a small number of black and Asian worshippers.

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St Lucius: most of the congregation are female. All are from white British backgrounds.

2(a) How would you describe the churchmanship tradition of each church and give details of robes and vestments worn by officiants?

The three churches are traditional and conservative in their services, with hymns and organ accompaniment. An emphasis on the Sacraments and liturgical calendar. A parish Healing Service is held monthly with anointing. Until recently St. Michael and St. Helen held a monthly, informal worship and prayer meeting and a bible study. The Priest wears alb, stole and chasuble. The Crucifer, servers and two choirs are also robed.

(b) What is the regular average weekly giving of those 16 years & over and what proportion of the giving is gift aided?

The average weekly giving is £9 (Parish Return calculation). 58% of the giving is Gift Aided.

(c) When did you last have a stewardship campaign?

Not within the last 10 years.

3. How does each Church supplement its direct giving in order to meets its financial needs?

Hall lettings, weddings and funerals, coffee mornings, seasonal events, concerts, annual Jazz Festival, direct appeals for specific projects, income from investments and trading activities.

4(a) What amount of working expenses were paid to the clergy in the last financial year?

£3,590.00

(b) Were these met in full?

Yes

(c) Is there an annual discussion about level of expenses as part of the PCC’s budgeting process?

No

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5(a) What amount of Share has (a) been requested; and (b) been paid from the parish in:

last year?

current year?

next year?

Share requested Share Paid £66, 202 £66,202 2019 £62, 892 £30,000 2020

(b) Will this year’s be met? The Parish Share has always been paid in full. Due to the Covid-19 situation our income has reduced significantly. £30,000 has already been paid and a review will be made in September 2020. It is our aim to pay the Parish Share in full.

6(a) Is there any capital project in hand at the moment?

Yes

(b) Please give brief details with costs and state how they are to be met.

All Hallows -The wooden roof of the chamber surrounding the clock mechanism needs replacing. The mechanism has been removed and stored until the work is complete. Costs for removal and storage approx. £6,000. A contractor and estimate sought for the new roof of the chamber. St. Lucius - The work is called “The Community project”, giving an enlarged social area within the church and a new extension to the church with toilet facilities. Costs £105, 000. 40% is self-funding and 60% from grants. All costs are now covered.

7. Please attach a copy of the last PCC accounts. Attached

8(a) What is the general state of repair of: the Church(es) - please list

The condition of all three churches is generally good - church maintenance is ongoing with proactive DCC committees and the PCC. Since their last inspections: St. Michael and St. Helen A new heating system has been installed. The whole interior has been re-decorated. The flooring has been restored and carpets replaced. All Hallows Major repairs to the roof completed in 2019. The windows are currently undergoing a phased programme of repairs. Planned projects include an office and storage in the 1990 hall. St Lucius The organ has been rebuilt. Partial new lighting

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and improvements to electrical and heating systems. New memorial garden installed and planted and clock repairs undertaken.

(b) Please give details of major maintenance needed following the last quinquennial.

St. Michael and St. Helen Inspected June 2020 Report not received but no major issues identified. All Hallows Inspected Oct 2019 Replacement of timbers in clock tower, reinstatement of clock (begun). Continue phased programme of window repairs (begun). North Walls - repointing and repairs. Aisle ceiling repairs and redecoration. St Lucius Inspected Jan 2020 See capital project above. Repointing of tower and tower spire.

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IV. Outreach and Mission

1(a) What are the regular mission and outreach activities of the parish?

Community cafe Little Hallows, weekly mother and toddler group Coffee mornings/ breakfast Monthly services at Southfield Court (Care home) Visiting at New Hall women's prison

(b) What are you doing to help people find out about Jesus?

Pre-baptism teaching for parents, children’s bibles given to all baptism candidates Regular assemblies in church schools, school services in church with clergy input Seasonal events i.e. Christingle service at all three churches, Easter gardens outside Cafe Church

(c) What are you doing to help grow people in discipleship?

Annual Lent courses occasional bible studies

(d) What are you doing to grow people in leadership?

Opportunities are given for the development of leadership skills in roles undertaken within the church community but there is no formal programme of training.

2(a) Please give details of the support of the Church overseas:

We send donations annually, via the Diocese, for our link parish Olyio.

(b) How much is given annually? Approx. £2,000

3(a) Give details of the support for home missions and charities:

All three churches support the Food Bank at the Welcome Centre. Lent lunches support the Mission and Water Aid. At All Hallows four charities per year receive donations, divided between home and overseas. Parish annually - Christian Aid, Operation Christmas Child. Also, in the last two years: The Leprosy Mission, Huddersfield Women's Refuge, Relief in Yemen, Water for Life, Shelter Box and Medecins sans Frontieres.

(b) How much is given annually? In 2019 the total for missions and donations to charities was £5,025, plus contributions of goods to the Food Bank

3(a) Does the parish have an overseas link? Yes

(b) If so, please state where/who?

Olyio is in the Diocese of Rorya, Tanzania. We have supported this community for over 30

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years, financially and in prayer. Exchange visits of clergy and parishioners made. All Hallows’ School has a link with the village school and raised funding for Olyio’s water harvesting project.

4(a) Is there an organised system of outreach and welcome to new families?

none

(b) If so, please describe:

5. What part does the church play in community care?

Members, with the local Methodists, set up and run Ambry's, a community cafe in Almondbury Social events at St. Michael and St Helen Community Cafe at St. Lucius Hospital visiting. The Mothers' Union are active in local projects, supported 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence 2019. Pack and Prattle group prepare hospital emergency packs. Prayer Shawl Group make throws for needy new mothers, elderly and disabled. Harvest produce distributed, contributions to the Food Bank at the Welcome Centre.

6(a) Are there any Lay Eucharistic Assistants who take communion to the sick?

Yes

(b) If so, who are they?

Mrs Marian Beckles

What work does the church undertake with young people, other than in church-based organisations (eg open youth work)?

The churches host Brownies and Guides groups and a Duke of Edinburgh group for young people with SEN.

V. Ecumenical Relations

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1(a) State involvement in local Council of Churches:

We are part of Almondbury Churches Together. Ambry's Café was initiated, subsidised and developed by Almondbury Churches Together (ACT) and serves as a friendly meeting place for all the local community. We join with ACT for some services, Lent courses and occasional bible study.

(b) Is there a formal covenant with any other denomination?

No

2. What informal ecumenical contacts are there?

The churches have long-standing links with the Methodist Church in Almondbury. Joint services on Remembrance Sunday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday. Joint Lent and discipleship courses. Reciprocal prayer and support for events. Lent and discipleship courses have been shared with St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church.

VI. Church Education and Social Provision

1(a) Name of Church School(s) if applicable:

1. All Hallows' C of E (VA) Primary School 2. Lowerhouses C of E (VC) Jun, Infant & Early Years 3. Farnley Tyas C of E (C) First School

(b) Aided?

Controlled?

Foundation?

1. Aided 2. Controlled 3. Controlled

(c) Number of pupils on roll (approx.)? 1. 210 2. 210 3. 60

(d) If aided, does the PCC support the school? The PCC has approved loans to All Hallows' School in the past for building works. There are no loans outstanding. Support is offered in other ways, including prayer. PCC members serve as governors and the present Chair of Governors is on the PCC.

VII. Lay Education and Participation

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1. What education and training work takes place in the Church for the following (give approx. numbers):

Children

Young People

Adults

Adults: First Aid and Resuscitation, a course for leaders of our Mums and Toddlers Group and for parents. Funded by the PCC (approx. 14 adults) 2019.

2(a) Give details of house/prayer groups:

There is an active house group within St. Michael and St. Helen’s congregation meeting weekly for prayer. A small group meets weekdays at All Hallows for Morning Prayers, including prayer requests from the whole parish. There are some informal prayer partners and a WhatsApp Parish Support Group, a 'virtual' inspiration and prayer forum.

(b) Are the leaders clergy or lay? The leader of Morning Prayers at present is lay as we are in vacancy.

3(a) How do you rate the strength of lay leadership?

Lay leadership across the three churches is good, in particular that of the churchwardens.

(b) To what do you credit this strength, or lack of it?

Lay leaders are very committed to their congregations and know them well. There is an emphasis on working together for the good of the parish. Prayer is central.

VIII. Mission

1. List areas of Church life which you consider in need of development.

Discipleship/bible study

Prayer groups/house groups

Lay participation, enabling members to find and use their gifts

Church buildings as community resources

Joint working for mission across the parish

Lay use of resources on the Diocese learning hub

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2. What are the main areas of mission that you think the new priest should prioritise in their ministry?

Work with families, (particularly those baptised in our churches, Little Hallows and the Community Café) and with young people

Community engagement in all areas of the parish

Work with schools

3. In summary, what are the top three challenges with which you and the new priest need to engage?

to develop alternative forms of worship and engagement to make the gospel message accessible to non-churchgoers

to engage families and young people

to develop the capacity of the three churches to work together for mission

IX. Additional Information

Please add here, or on another sheet, anything else which you would like the Patron and the Bishop to know about the conditions, needs and traditions of the parish.

The Priest's role in our Parish:

Leading and teaching at services

Fulfilling all responsibilities linked to the offices of funerals, weddings, baptism etc.

Pastoral care of the church family, in conjunction with its members

Facilitating the ongoing discipleship, prayer life and spirituality of the church family

Developing an ongoing vision for the church family, its growth and influence within our community

Building on the current relationship with local schools Involvement with Almondbury Churches Together

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X. The New Priest

List the qualities and skills you would like to see in the new priest.

Qualities:

Someone with an enthusiasm to engage with the significant opportunities within our Parish

A person with a love for the Gospel and mission, who is forward thinking and can make the Gospel relevant

Somebody who has pastoral expertise and is compassionate

A person with proven ability to work and engage with families and young people and bring them into the church family

Somebody who recognises the importance of guiding, supporting and working with all the schools in our Parish

Someone who has the flexibility to work within diverse settings with people of all ages and perspectives

A good communicator, who is approachable and has a sense of humour

Somebody who is willing and enthusiastic to partner with Almondbury Churches Together, building on current good relationships

Skills: The ability to:

Lead, invigorate and inspire us to collaborate in bringing God’s love to our communities

Develop outreach to families and young people

Creatively introduce different styles of worship and engagement

Share their pastoral expertise and develop a pastoral team in the Parish

Delegate, train and equip leaders within the church and mentor key people

Be proficient in IT skills and the use of social media

Know and understand the importance of Safeguarding in a Parish context

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Agreed by the PCC of Almondbury with Farnley Tyas Team Parish..........................................................................................

on .......25th August........................................................................... 2020

Signed: ................................................................................. Print Name: ......Linda Smith..................................................................... Office Held: ..Lay Chair PCC........................................................................

This form, duly completed, should be sent to:

The Administrator for the Designated Officer Deborah Thorley

Diocese of Leeds, Church House 17-19 York Place, Leeds, LS1 2EX

deborah.thorley@leeds.anglican.org

She will circulate copies to the Patron and Bishop

Please also send a copy directly to the Archdeacon’s office

Please keep copies of this form

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and ensure that all PCC members have a signed copy.