St. Mary the Virgin and All Souls, Bulwell,

PATRON: BISHOP OF SOUTHWELL & NOTTINGHAM

PARISH PROFILE 2017 CONTENTS

Interior shot of our church, a INTRODUCTION & WELCOME 1 Grade II listed building MISSION 2 OUR NEW PRIEST 3 WHY JOIN US? 4 LOCATION & COMMUNITY 5 THE CHURCH AND ITS PEOPLE 7 ST. MARY’S CofE PRIMARY SCHOOL 9 THE CHURCH & THE COMMUNITY 11 FINANCES 14 APPENDICES 16

i STATEMENT

FROM The Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham incorporates the City of Nottingham, the whole County of and five parishes in The Bishop of South Yorkshire. The population is 1.15 million – 51% live in the greater Southwell & Nottingham conurbation, 31% in ex- areas and 18% in rural. There are 305 churches (252 parishes), served by 142 stipendiary clergy and Nottingham, the Rt licensed lay workers. In 2016 a refreshed diocesan vision was embraced Revd Paul Williams across the diocese, recognising the imperative for ‘Growing Disciples: Wider, Younger, Deeper’. and the Archdeacon of Nottingham, the • ‘Wider’ in that we will seek to grow disciples in every part of the diocese, with no retreat from any community: urban centre; outer Venerable Sarah estates; rural villages; or market towns. Clark • ‘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 1000 PCC members attended 5 vision 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. • 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.

ii STATEMENT (Cont’d)

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.’ It is in the context of this vision that the appointment of a Vicar to Bulwell takes place. This is an excellent opportunity for an inspiring and engaging priest to lead St Mary’s into growth, engaging with the local community who value and respect their parish church. Within St Mary’s there is a strong committed lay leadership who will play their part in the journey that lies ahead.

Bishop Paul has said: “It is my hope that each worshipping community will develop a compelling picture of its own future in God’s purposes with an expectation of growing numerically and in the scope of its mission. It is my prayer that the new Vicar of Bulwell will have the creative leadership and imagination to develop discipleship, plan for growth and reach out to the unchurched of all ages in its locality.”

iii STATEMENT

FROM Called to serve in Nottingham? It is an exciting and challenging time to be joining in God’s mission in PETER HUXTABLE, Nottingham. Nottingham North Deanery, despite it’s name, actually AREA DEAN takes in parishes from the South-West (Stapleford and ), and also parishes up the M1 corridor to the west of Junction 26 up to Kimberley, as well as the areas of Nottingham to the north and west (Bulwell and Bestwood), before curving around to Sherwood, heading out of the city to the north-east. The Deanery is highly populated and full of the challenges of bringing the gospel to generations who have mostly had little to do with church. As well as Bulwell, there are currently a number of other vacancies, and our desire is to bring new leaders into the Deanery who have a deep compassion for ordinary people coupled with a joy and hope that, under God, he will open the door to new possibilities of growth for all the churches.

Poor in pocket, rich in spirit The churches in Nottingham North serve many of the poorer areas of the City of Nottingham, with several large outer estates on the western and northern side of the city. Over 50% of churches are in the bottom 15% of the CUF deprivation figures; and 30% in the bottom 4%. It is a “ very challenging area for mission and growth, with some of the lowest There is a lovely attendances of any deanery in the country despite the healthy range of good initiatives. Despite this, there is a lovely sense of hope and prayer sense of hope and generosity springing up from the people and a dependency on God and prayer and for him to ‘do a new thing’ across the area. We would love the new incumbent of Bulwell to share some of this sense of vision and hope for generosity springing the wider area. up from the people Growth plans and a dependency • Regular monthly prayer times calling on God to breathe his life into on God for him to our churches and communities • Larger churches to become resource churches for others ‘do a new thing’ • Curates trained, and then to plant or graft new congregations in across the area smaller, struggling churches, bringing a team with them from their sending church. • A range of ministry from ordained to lay evangelists working as a team across parishes ” • Younger leaders trained to enable the church to grow younger once more.

iv STATEMENT (Cont’d)

Bulwell Bulwell, as an established and bustling community with an attractive town centre and the church on the doorstep, has huge mission potential. Not only is there the opportunity to lead St Mary’s into growth, but with such a large parish population, the possibilities are there for the new priest to help discern where new worshipping communities might come into being in the future. We look forward to the postholder playing an active part in the sharing of resources and ideas for the growth of the churches across the Deanery, as well as the task of growing disciples in its own setting. What an opportunity for someone to use their creativity and collaborative skills to help the church make fresh connections into the community, building on the faith, enthusiasm and wisdom of the congregation, to develop what is possible under God.

v INTRODUCTION & WELCOME

We welcome any questions Welcome and thank you for you may have or if you would showing an interest in our like to arrange a visit prior to vacancy your application please contact one of our church wardens: Our church is a beautiful and The new incumbent will find Martin Walton historic Grade II listed building a very supportive and active Tel: 0115 9136896 which stands in a commanding PCC looking for clear direction position overlooking Bulwell. The and guidance, having been in Elizabeth Dyer community recognise it as ‘their’ interregnum for the past eighteen Tel: 0115 9753746 church and often turn to it in months. We are aiming to make Mob: 07763034700 times of need or for occasional the church more appealing to the

offices. There is a long standing young and those looking for help Email: congregation who have been to find God. St Mary’s Church [email protected] supportive of change and excellent wishes to serve not only its own links with St Mary’s Church of congregation but also those within Primary School. There are the parish seeking support, help also a large number of uniformed and inspiration which God can organisation groups who use the provide to those who are open to church facilities. Bulwell is a suburb him. of Nottingham and within a short drive from Derbyshire countryside and Sherwood Forest.

1 MISSION

As a church we embrace the diocesan strategic focus of ‘Growing disciples, wider, younger, deeper ‘ and have reprioritised our three local mission strands. These are:

1 2 3

We aspire to develop Support Bestwood & Aim to pay our full closer relationships Bulwell foodbank and Parish share with younger people in so doing help local by working with people in crisis our uniformed organisations

The PCC are aware that these should be reviewed and are open to fresh perspectives and suggestions. This is an exciting time at St. Marys and one which we feel God has great plans, especially in building links with children, schools and family members to help grow the church and its discipleship. While we are growing the church, we still need to support our longstanding members of our congregation.

2 OUR NEW PRIEST

In support of the Diocesan • Engage and enjoy working with • Inspire and encourage others vision of growing faith amongst children, young people, parents, to grow in discipleship and the younger generations, being teachers and uniformed deepen their faith. prepared to nurture and inspire organisations • Be a strong, enthusiastic and those around them to a growing • Be comfortable with and resilient leader who can Christian discipleship, our supportive of all types of empathetically consult, decide congregation is seeking a priest to worship, including the wearing and act in the best interests of lead us who can: of robes, where appropriate the church and its community, and who is able to get across including our senior members the strong message of Christ’s gospel in an accessible way, making it relevant to our lives today

We are also looking for the • Prayerful, and able to take care • Pastorally aware with a following desirable attributes: of their own spiritual needs compassionate heart, able to • A good communicator with recognise where hurt needs a sense of humour – friendly, to be healed and lead people open and welcoming, who gently into Christ’s love relates well to everyone in • Outward looking and will the congregation and wider encourage active outreach. communities To be visible in the wider community and committed to supporting the aims and traditions of the Royal British Legion.

We pay reasonable clergy expenses and do expect you to take proper holidays and days off. We will also support you with your own personal and professional development.

3 WHY JOIN US?

There is a small core Things we would like leadership team, a committed PCC and an enthusiastic from our priest... congregation who are eager to work with the new priest. The PCC feels that there are many opportunities within the church and parish that could be developed further. With “To be open to new ideas guidance and through action, we envisage this would create (Thomas Age 15) better relationships for the ” church and community.

Below are a few highlights taken from the SWOT analysis (see appendix 1) “Be ambitious and has aspirations for • Supportive and active the whole congregation PCC, willing to listen (Byron age 15) • Great opportunity to work with youngsters and make ” a difference in the parish • A well maintained church, (funded by a substantial legacy) with good accessible facilities within To build up good relationships plus car parking “ • Good links with community with our uniformed groups organisations, including Bulwell Churches Together (Elizabeth age 14) • Further develop All Age ” worship • Help us develop more modern communication avenues “ To look at ways of working with young families (Sonia, young mum of two) ”

4 LOCATION & COMMUNITY

BULWELL Location Conservation area Bulwell is a suburb of Nottingham, In Winter 2016, Bulwell Population: 22,400 situated about 3miles from was declared Nottingham’s (2011 census) Junction 26 of the M1 motorway newest Conservation area Parish population: 15,200 and 3.5miles North West of the to recognise the heritage of (Research & Statistics . There the place. St Mary’s Church, department, is good road and rail access to Bulwell Baptist Church and Church of England) London, Birmingham, Leeds and the Seventh Day Adventist Manchester. The Derbyshire Church are landmark buildings Ethnicity: Dales, Sherwood Forest and East within the conservation area. Midlands Airport are just a short The conservation status drive away. gives further powers over demolition and restoration of 83% Bulwell acts as a transportation buildings within the designated are white British hub for the North Nottingham area, that includes the Market area providing excellent links to place and beyond. Age profile: the City Centre as well as north of the County and other surrounding areas. Bulwell has three tram stations and a train station serving 60% Bulwell as well as regular bus are under age 44 services.

5 LOCATION & COMMUNITY

Parish wards The Community Other facilities Bulwell holds 4 open air markets We have several residential and a week and there are a variety of nursing homes in the parish. shops, supermarkets, numerous There is also a local Community banks and building societies and a Hospital specialising in the care of 2 small Retail Park. mental illness and drug and alcohol Bulwell & Bulwell Forest rehabilitation. Some of the clients We benefit from two large open attend St. Mary’s Church when spaces which incorporate two possible. municipal golf courses: Bulwell Hall Local Councillors: and Bulwell Forest. In addition, the The following facilities are also (all Labour) ‘Bulwell Bogs’ situated alongside within the parish: the , incorporates a John Hartshorne, children’s playground and a water • Crabtree Family Centre, Jackie Morris park. This area is well used by local Healthy Living Centre. (also Sheriff of Nottingham), residents and for some, forms the • Army Reserve Centre, Royal Ginny Klein, base for their summer holidays. British Legion (Bulwell Branch) • Ken Martin Leisure Centre, Eunice Campbell, Adjacent to the River Leen, lies Mellish Sports Centre Nick McDonald, Bulwell Riverside which is a new Alan Clark Joint Service Centre offering Action Groups customers easy, convenient and Bulwell Forest Action Group is Local MP: local access to City Council a new development which is services (library, youth work, social supported by the church although (Lab) services and sports facilities) local independent of it. It is a group of Graham Allen GP practices and NHS Nottingham people that join together to share City clinics, all accessible under one information and ideas to make a roof. There are three more medical difference to the local community. practices and several dental surgeries available within the parish.

Schools Bulwell has several private day nurseries plus one Sure Start Centre. There are six primary Schools, including St Marys CofE primary school where the church has very strong links. Within the parish there is one Academy secondary school, which has sixth form provision.

6 THE CHURCH AND ITS PEOPLE

Regular Services Time When Service AV. nos. 9am Service 1st Sunday Common Worship Holy Communion 16 (said)

10am Services 1st Sunday All Age Worship (non Holy Com- munion) and Baptisms

3rd Sunday All Age Eucharist prepared by New Young Christians (NYC) and All Age 48 planning group

2nd, 4th & 5th Common Worship Holy Communion Sundays (sung)

9.30am services Monday BCP Holy Communion (said) 6

Wed & Friday Morning Prayer (Common Worship)

Thursdays Common Worship Holy Communion 12 (said)

The congregation are drawn Leadership Eucharistic ministers and Altar from all traditions of the The Core Leadership: consists servers. We are proud to have Church of England and other of the priest, when in post, two three young people involved in the Christian denominations. churchwardens and four deputies. two latter activities. Whilst we embrace traditional As both churchwardens work church values, we also full time, they are supported by Aims recognise the need to the four deputies who are more Our main mission strand is to be more open to those who flexible and available during the foster closer relationships with are less familiar with the day. Decision making is through the young people, as 45% of our ways of the church and would PCC. There is currently no clerical congregation are over the age of like to get to know us better. support and no other licensed 65 (see appendix 2). This presents ministers, either lay or ordained. a challenge but we also see it as Congregation statistics can be an opportunity to sow the seed in found on appendix 1. We are extremely fortunate young discipleship. that many members of our congregation participate in all At one of the New Young Christian aspects of worship. This includes (NYC) fortnightly meetings, they acting as sidespersons and work alongside adult members of welcomers, reading lessons and the congregation to plan the All intercessions, PA operators, Age Eucharist.

7 THE CHURCH AND ITS PEOPLE

St Mary’s has a fixed east Aims (cont’d) In the community facing altar. During the Among the uniformed One member of the congregation vacancy this has been an issue organisations based at St. Mary’s is our nominated Mental Health for many of the visiting clergy. there is one of the largest Guide Champion and has involvement Following a full consultation units within the City which with street pastoring. A Nurture with the congregation provides another opportunity to group had been set up to support and with the support of work with younger people and any newcomers to the church the Archdeacon a faculty their associated families. In 2016, to help develop their faith. In application was made for a during the Christmas period December 2016 this had to new purpose built wooden 425 nursery and primary school be suspended due to lack of altar. This will be movable, children along with 542 adults newcomers. west facing and will stand in came to the Church to celebrate front of the original altar as the birth of Jesus. They also We have a small team of shown in the picture. celebrated Harvest Festival at St Eucharistic ministers who Marys, bringing 402 children with administer home communion to 33 adults. those who are in need. Up until the interregnum, regular acts of worship were held in one of the nursing homes, and in one of the sheltered housing complexes.

8 ST. MARY’S CofE PRIMARY SCHOOL

Rated There is a strong link between In 2014. the school was rated Bulwell St Mary’s CofE primary by Ofsted to be ‘Good’ in all school and the church. categories and is now working The priest has automatic hard towards being ‘Outstanding’. ‘Good’ membership as a Foundation In 2016, the school gained in all categories by Ofsted (2014) Governor and the PCC have academy status. We recognise that several representatives on the our school offers fertile ground for governing body, including the seeds of faith to flourish in young current vice chair. The PCC also families and it is our fervent prayer approve two of the Foundation that the new priest will help us Governors. to move forward in our desire to nurture young disciples.

9 ST. MARY’S CofE PRIMARY SCHOOL

Statement from Headteacher We benefit from a reciprocal Daniel Farthing relationship with St Mary’s Church and are keen to enhance our existing provision with the new priest

We offer..... • Support for church activities – • FAST programme (encouraging participation in special services growth of family values, eg Ashing, carols, promotion of sustainability in developing baptisms support networks, increase • Visits to church as part of the potential of children) curriculum • Support the church as part We are looking for involvement in of the wider community – the life of the school... collections for local foodbank, • Regularly leading collective acts forum for working with other of worship churches eg Trent Vineyard • Contribute to the annual plan • A communication network for worship and assembly in for promoting church events/ school activities – 322 children from • Supporting our curriculum 284 families providing instant • Prioritising attendance at access via email or text school events/ activities message • Being a proactive governor • Well established mutually who loves the community we beneficial links with key serve and will take an active members of both organisations role in all aspects of school life – governance, worship & events eg involvement with

10 THE CHURCH & THE COMMUNITY

Ocassional offices Occasional Office 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Baptisms 28 23 23 9 7

Weddings 18 11 14 8 9

Blessing of marriage service 0 0 2 0 1

Funeral services in Church 21 12 23 21 13

Funeral services at crematorium 13 24 22 9 1

Confirmations -Adults 7 6 1 1 0 -Children 2 5 3 3 0

Weddings/ Baptisms Marriage ministry Baptisms St Mary’s benefits both from These are offered during the All- the beauty of its building and its Age worship service on the first elevated location. The bell ringers, Sunday of the month. We try to choir and organist all add to the ensure that no more than two occasion. We also receive requests families are bringing children for from non-UK citizens who marry baptism at each service. Adult under licence. Currently St. Mary’s baptisms are also undertaken as PCC allow’s first divorcees to required. remarry in church at the discretion of the priest.

Prepared & Presented for Confirmation Candidates were presented for confirmation at Southwell Minster except for 2013 when they took place at St.John’s, Carrington. No candidates were prepared in 2016

11 THE CHURCH & THE COMMUNITY

We are extremely fortunate It is amazing how much good Our New Young Christian group in having a Social team who work and goodwill takes place have been to other churches to hold regular fundraising events within the church and within the participate in youth mass and led throughout the year. Example parish; for example, Knit & Natter their own at St Mary’s Church. events include, Christmas & group who supply thousands of Summer Fayres, Quiz night knitted items to Police Convoys, One NYC member is currently (with food), Parish picnic and contributions made towards a member of the Diocesan Youth Band Concert (attended by Operation Christmas Child, the Council. Lord Mayor of Nottingham Leprosy Mission and Christian Aid. & Lord Lieutenant of There is also close collaboration Nottingham) Events are between the church and the Royal enjoyed by church members British Legion. but are also a feature of community life. During 2015/16, as one of our mission strands, the congregation have been supporting the Bestwood and Bulwell foodbank, linked to the Trussell Trust. This foodbank is run as an alliance of local churches. Since its inception four years ago, it has fed over 10,000 people, of which 45% of those were children.

12 THE CHURCH & THE COMMUNITY

Opposite the church on Church Buildings & churchyard Ecumenism Station Road stands the The parish church of St Mary’s Bulwell Churches Together meet Rectory, owned by the has been in existence since 1134, at least twice annually. There is Diocese. It is a 5 bedroomed though the current church building a Ministers’ Fraternal (consisting detached house with a double dates from 1850.The architect of of ministers, pastors, priests and garage, large gardens on three the latter building was Henry Isaac moderators) which hold regular sides, downstairs toilet and Stevens. The church itself sits within meetings. Bulwell Churches study which is segregated the churchyard which has been together raises the profile of the from the main house by a closed to burials since 1979. A Churches in the wider community door. It benefits from gas garden of remembrance is available by arranging stalls at community central heating and double for internment of cremated events. It also organises a Good glazing. remains. Friday walk of witness and service, and a Christmas Carol service. The tower contains a ring of 8 St. Mary’s continues to play a bells in a modern frame, which full and active role within the were re-hung in 1990. In 2006/7 Churches Together Group. the organ by Forster & Andrews, was entirely rebuilt by W.H Grove & Son and is now of recital standard. During 2015, we replaced carpets within the meeting areas plus more recently renewed the main church boiler.

13 FINANCES

Parish share payments The church, is in the fortunate The PCC owns a 4 bedroom position of having a healthy legacy semi- detached property with 2015: £25,102 76% for the maintenance and upkeep of garden and off road parking, 2014: £32,114 97% the bells, Church and Churchyard. which is intended for the use of 2013: £28,038 85% Church income typically has been a curate. The house is currently 2012: £17,854 54% around £50,000 a year (£22k being rented out on short term (low because of work at giving, £13k fees in 2015) with contracts. The property is sited in curate’s house) expenditure also being around the middle of the parish, a short £29,952 90% 2011: £50,000 because any surplus walk from the town centre. £27,816 88% 2010: is paid over as Parish Share. £31,294 100% 2009: However expenditure in 2015 was higher due to replacement of carpets (£6k) and church boiler (£5,100)

2009 was the last time we paid 100% Parish Share (£31,294), since then we have paid between 76% - 97%, (except for one year when extensive work was done on the curate’s house)

14 FINANCES

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2015

Unrestricted Restricted Total funds funds funds 2015 2014 Receipts

Incoming resources from donors 22,332 - 22,332 22,855 Other voluntary incoming resources 1,159 - 1,159 1,690 Incoming resources from operating activities - to further the Council’s objectives 13,221 - 13,221 19,331 - to generate funds 4,688 - 4,688 5,174 Income from investments 1,963 3,534 5,497 1,481

Total receipts 43,363 3,534 46,897 50,531

Payments

Charitable Giving 691 - 691 981 Activities directly relating to the work of the Church 42,492 17,164 59,656 49,510 Church Management & Administration 2,584 37 2,621 1,639 Cost of Generating funds 458 - 458 748 Governance Costs - - - -

Total payments 46,225 17,201 63,426 52,878

Net receipts/ payments (2,862) (13,667) (16,529) (2,347)

Cash, bank & investment accounts at 1 Jan 23,694 347,422 371,116 373,463 Cash, bank & investment accounts at 31 Dec 20,832 333,755 354,587 371,116

15 APPENDICES

Appendix 1 Electoral roll (End of Dec 2016) Congregation statistics Male 28 Female 71 Resident 66 Non- resident 33 Total: 99

Age profile of congregation including those who are ill & receiving Holy Communion

Services profile Average attendance figures at normal Sunday services

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Communicants & attendance for easter & Christmas

Appendix 2 Our Strengths Weaknesses Our SWOT analysis is based on a survey open to all • Strong leadership supported by • Aging congregation congregants and associated social team and members of the • Lack of lay readers, ordained groups over a four week congregation ministers and clerical support • Well maintained church with good • Access issues due to the steepness period. We had approximately facilities of the ‘hill’ 30% response from the • Good links with many community • Poor interaction with organisations congregation organisations using church facilities • Well supported by the wider • Limited activities for younger community children • Long standing generous • Lack of follow up to occasional congregation, who have been offices supportive of change • Minority of the congregation fearful • Excellent links with St.Mary’s Primary of change Church of England School • Provide a variety of services Opportunities Threats

• Develop relationships with • Lose members and morale if the uniformed groups and their wider vacancy continues for a long time community • Inability to pay full parish share • Develop further our links with all • Excessive bureaucracy requirements schools within the parish from the Diocese and legislation, • Access more modern discourages volunteers communication avenues • Further develop All Age worship

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Appendix 3 Choir Social Team Church Organisation and A small group of enthusiastic adult and The church has a very proactive Social Associated Groups young choristers managed by a well Team, organising events throughout the respected organist. year . These events raise funds for the church and are often supported by the Bell Ringers groups affiliated to the church. A small committed team that ring the bells for occasional offices and Sunday Uniformed Groups services. They practice once a week and A large number of uniformed groups are supported by an experienced and with approximately 150 children on long standing Tower Captain. their registers. These include Rainbows, The Tower Captain has close links with all Brownies, Guides and Rangers, Beavers, churches in the Nottingham District of Cubs and Scouts. Church Bellringers and our ringers assist at other churches, when possible. We also Toddler Group have other ringers who visit our tower. A well attended Toddler group meets weekly in term time and often has a Mothers Union waiting list. For the past 120 years a branch of the Mother’s Union has met on a monthly basis at the church. In December 2016, NYC members decided to continue but meet Our New Young Christian group (NYC) at other local group/churches. The Bulwell was set up in 2008 and is for years 6-9 Mothers Union branch does have close and they meet twice a month. We are links with other churches in the Dean- proud of how earlier members have now ery and the Diocese of Southwell and progressed within the church. Nottingham. Nurture Group Ladies Group A newly formed group that met once a For over 30 years there has been a ladies month with the aim of supporting those group meeting fortnightly at the church. new to the church. This was suspended in the group tended to support ladies who December 2016. did not normally attend church services. Due to the increasing frailty and age of its members this has recently been closed down. The former leader is hoping to maintain contact with past members.

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Appendix 4 • St Mary’s is amongst the most Church Urban Fund statistics deprived parishes in England • IMD rank of 12036 out of 12660 • 35% child poverty • Comparatively low life expectancy • Low levels of qualifications • High levels of lone parents

There are some challenging issues in this parish and we recommend that all prospective candidates take time to investigate these statistics in detail by visiting the website http://www.cuf.org.uk/poverty-england

Appendix 5 Parish profile Useful weblinks www.achurchnearyou.com/bulwell-st- mary-the-virgin-all-souls

Church history www.southwellchurches.nottingham.ac.uk/ bulwell-st-mary/hhistory.php

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