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The annual report for this year should be one for the whole Ministry Area and should be approved at your MA Annual Vestry Meeting.It will be a hybrid of parish/benefice and Ministry Area because our structure changed mid-year.The following is a suggested list of contents for your MA Annual Report that your MAC should consider:a) An introduction and overview from the Ministry Area Leaderb) A list of all the Clergy, Officers and Trustees of the Ministry Area and those who serve on the Ministry Area Councilc) A list of members of the MA who represent the Ministry Area at Standing Committee and Diocesan Conference as wells as a list of those who may serve on Governing Body and as Episcopal Electors.d) A report from the Ministry Area Ministry Teame) A report from the Ministry Area Wardensf) An overview of the work of the Ministry Area Councilg) A review of the Ministry Area as regarding such matters as the structure of the Ministry Area and the implementation of the Working Agreement and Mission Action Plansh) A report from the Ministry Area Administrator, Secretary and/or Chairi) A collated report from Mother’s Union Branchesj) A collated report from Bible study groups/prayer groups and mention of any special course undertaken for Lent/Advent.k) A report regarding any special missional and outreach activities that are common across the whole Ministry Area e.g. LYCIG or any other initiative that is looking to build the church moving forward.l) If there is a Designated Mission Hub within the Ministry Area then a report from them regarding the progress of bringing the hub together.m) A report from the Ministry Area Treasurer ( if there is one in post )n) A composite account as described in the Financial Annual Returno) If possible, an outline budget for 2025p) Ministry Share summary e.g. total amount allocated across the Ministry Area in 2023; amount & percentage collected; 2024 allocationThe report should be prepared and published two weeks before the date of your Annual vestry Meeting to give the members of the Ministry Area a chance to read it and ask any questions at the Annual Meeting. The method of publication should be decided by the MAC (e.g. online, in print, a combination etc.).Please note that:i) There is no requirement for individual churches to publish their accounts in the annual reportii) There is no requirement for individual churches to report on the individual church activities it undertakes or the organisations within it.iii) As we are in a hybrid year it is advisable for each church to approve its accounts through its church committee prior to approval at MAC for inclusion in the Annual Report and presentation at the AVM.Here is a template example of the financial section of the annual report.