john's Parish Church New Alresford, Hampshlre THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND 2025 Annual Report and Financial Statements of the Parochial Church Councilfor the Annual Parochial Church Meeting to be held in St. John's Church at 8pm on Tuesday 28th April 2026 Registered Charity 1127318
The Church of St John the Baptist, NewAlresford, serves as a witness to the Glory of God in the community by: Celebrating the life of God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit through worship, prayer and service Caring about one another in Christ through welcoming, fellowship and pastoral visiting, healingand the recognition of personalgifts Cultivating personal growth in Christ through prayer, bible study, preaching and the sacraments Communicating Christto our community and to the wider world through example, teaching, support and cooperation
The AnnuAI M&etlng TuesdayApril2V 2026 in the JPH at 8pm The report is sent out as early as possible firstly, to invite you to come to the meeting and secondly, to give you an opportunityto read the articles included before th8 meeting so that you may have timeto considerthe questions you may wish to ask. Atthis meeting we will be electing or re-electingtwo Churchwardensto seNeforthe yearto April 2027. We shall also be electing or re-electing members to the PCC including Deanery Synod representatives. Anyone retiring and wishing to stand again is subject to election on the same terms as anyone else. The PCC meets up to 6 times 8 year, normally on the second Tuesday of alternate months. and is responsible for wide ranging decisions on church life at St Johns. Those who are proposed for election must be onlhe Church Elector81 Roll. be regular communicants, 8nd be over the age of 16 years. It is also desirable that they share the vision of the Church of England, as an organisation that shares Christ's concern. for the world and ministers to the whole communty. Ifyou nominate someone, please be sure that they gre suitable to serve and that they are wiLling to do so. The PCC delegates much of its workto the St8ndlng Commtttee andto various te8ms and groups, whose range of recent activity is described in this report. PCC members are encouraged to serve on these teamstogetherwith members ofthe congregation. Included below are reportsfrom several committ88s and groups which are broadly onnected with the widerwork and mission ofstjohn's Church. butwhose financial activities are entirely independent of the accounts of the PCC. They are inclu(6ed here for the general information and interest ot those on the electoral role and the widér community. Joanna Whlteman PCC Secretary We hope you will be able to attend the meeting
Report of the Parochial Church Council The P8rochial Church Council IPCCI is statutofily required by the provisions of the Charities Act8 1993 and 2011, and the ChurchAccounting Regulations. to produce an Annual Report. The neme of the Parish is St John the Baptist in the Benefice of the Arle Valley. It IS Part ofthe Diocese olWinchest8rwithin the Church of England. The church is situated adjacent to Weststreet in New Alresford. Correspondence should be addressed toThe Churchw8rdens, clo The Parish Office, Stjohn the B8PtistChurch, West Stieet, AITesford. S024 9AG. The PCC is a charity registered with the Charity Commission under No 1127318 Serving PCC members are: Rector Vacant Wardens Rosie Waring-Green and James L88S Elected Representatives on the Déanery Synod: lall elected in October 20231 Sue Clarke. Miranda Pinch and Chsrlotte Ryton Elected Members". Pearl Page 1818cted April 20251 Rex Corfield lelect8d April 20251 Maureen Skayman lel8Cted April 20251 Susan Roberts (elected April 20231 Paulwhiffen (elected April 20231 Lawrence Will {elected April 20231 Caroline Wheeler (Élected April 20251 Jackie Connell lel8Cted April 20251 Jude Cowen (elected April 20241 Diann Adam (elected April 20241 Jane PaFsons (elected April 20251 Joanna Whiteman (elècted April 20251
Co-opted Members: Colin Scott-morton (re-appointed April 2025}, Jonathan Whsle. Treasurer, Ire-appointed April 2025},18n Waring-Green Ire-sppointed April 2025). The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. All Church 8ttendees are eneour8ged to registeron the Electoral Role and stand for electionto the PCC. St John's PCC has the responsibility ol co-operation with th8 R8Ctor in promoting in the ecclesiastlC81 parish- the whole mission of the Church- Pastoral, Ev8ngeli8tic, Social and Ecumenlcal. The Council appoints a number of groups and committeesthat meet regularlyduring the course oftheyear and to which rnuch ofthe detailed work is delegated. Thesa have special responsibilities for issues including: Ministry, Worship. World Ioutreachl, Catering. Fabric and Finance. representatives are also elected to'churches Together in Alresford,. The number on the electoral roll as reported by the ElectOTal Roll officer at the Annual Meeting on the 29"April 2025 was 151. In 2024 itwas 219. The average numbei of usual Sundayattend88s is 50, plus those whowatch online. In 2025 the PCC metformally six times. Duringthe year the Council covered a wide range of topics in addition to attending to the normal business pertainingto the management of the Parish. Various events, actNities and initiatives taken throughout Ihe year are covered in the reports below. The Standingcommittee metformallyfive times and in addition dealtwith the many day-to-day tasks neoessaryto running st John's Church. The PCC has complied with the duties under section 5 ofthe Safegu8rding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016, the UK Data Protection Regulations and the Dgta Prot8Ction Act 2018. Also th8 regulations regarding photography and filming in Church. As in previousyears PCC gave a significant proportion of itsvoluntaryincome toworld. national and local ch8rities. St John's is a fully participating member of 'Churches Together, in Alresford. The PCC would like to ih8nkthe Llcenced Lay Ministers for alltheirwork and support during the year. Joanna Whiteman PCC Secretary
STJOHN THE BAPTIST, NEWALRESFORD ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEEnNG TUESDAY 29th APRIL 2025 AT 8PM Pray8rs and Welcome-The Rector (Al Thevostry Meeting-All resident parishioners m8ytake part. 1. Election of Church Wardens-Two people are standingforthe positions of Church Warden. Rosle Waring Green. proposed byjane Parsons and seconded byjonwhale and James Lees proposed byjane Parsons and seconded by Rosie Waring Green. Both were alected unanimously and James was gwen a $8t of key8. IBI The Annual Meeting- only electoral members maytake part 2. Mlnutes otihe 2024APCM-These werè deemed an accurate record 3. MattersArl$lng- No mattèrs arising Electlon of PCC member8- No current PCC members are standing down, Five members had served their three year term of office. All wished to stand again, These were: Pearl Page proposed byjane Parsons and secondèd by Margarel Stewart, Caroline Wheeler proposed by Rosie Waring Green and seconded by lan Waring Green. maureen Skayman proposed byjane Parsons and seconded by Sue Cl8rke, Rex Corfield proposed by Paulwhiffen and seconded by Pearl Page end Jackie Cornell proposed by Miranda Pinch and seconded by Susan Roberts. PCC approved these re-electlons unanimously. Two new members of PCC were put forward-joanna Whiteman proposed by Pearl Page and seconded by Jane Parsons and Jane Parsons proposed by Pearl Page and seconded by Kathryn Cook. PCC approved these unanimou8ly. 5. Electoral Roll Report-janet Pooley- In the Angiie8n Church each parish is required to completely renew their Electoral Roll every 6 years. By registering on the Elector81 Rol8, you will be able io play a part in every aspect of church life. You will be able to attend and vot8 atthe APCM and vote in eleGtions for membership of the Parochial Church Council and the parish's representatives on the Deanery Synod. The Electoral Roll Officer maintains the list and regularly removes the names ofthose who have died or moved away sothatthe Roll Is as ac¢urate as possible. However many people move aw8yand don't let the ohurch know so 8 cert8in amount of initiative is required on the part of the Elector81 Roll Off icer. It 18 only by completely revising the Electoral Roll that the church has a more accurateview of membership and this is only possible when people rnake
the conscious effortto complete a new application form. Lastyearthe number on Roil was 219. this year it is 151. Three people have died since the last meeting and 16 have joined. There is no obligation to put one's name on the Roll and some people prefer not lo do so. However havingyour name on the Roll does help with communication. Afterthe APCM the numbers will be senttothe Diocesan Off ice fortheir r8cords. A copy is on display in th8 church porch. 6. Annual PCC Report-The report was circulated to all on the Electoral Roll in March. Ea¢h individual report, informs, 8nd reflects the life and mission of St John's church. 7. Flnancial Report and AnnualAccounts YIE December 31" 2024-thiswas sent out as part of the Annual Report. Jon thanked the congregation for their generosity which has meant the church is in a good financial position. He also thanked all who help him with the f inancial affairs of the church. One questlon Came from Pelham who commented on the CCLA accountand wh8ther some monies should be moved to an equity account. Thiswill be considered at the next PCC meètingin May. 8. Terrler- Heatherwentthrough the report and it was signed off. One copywill be held bythe church and anothersent tothe Dioces8n off ice. 9. Deanery Synod Report- thiswas included in the Annual Report. Heather informed the meetingthatthe informal arrangementwith Alton Deanerywill continue to i nclude joint Deanery and Synod meetings. There are no current plans to make thisformal. 10. Rectors Update- H88ther g8ve herth8nks to: Rosie for carryingout her church W8rden role alone over the last year and doing it so well. Penny for her great administrative skills on behalf of the whole benefi¢e. Much of it in her own time. This includes ke8ping Facebook and the website up to date. Jon tor his financial acumen Énd oversight and PCC fortheirvarious skills and contributions. Rob, who is standing down from doingthe notices. waswarmlythanked for 17 years dedicated service. He8ther said that it had been a good yearfor Stjohn's. She ask8d the meeting to thinkofthree words that described the church now and howwe would like to describe the Ghurch in five years time. These words will be used as a basis for future discussions. The young people also did the same exercise. All the words were positive. He8ther said that we all need to think about wh8twe can do to grow God's kingdom in ihis place- Breakfast Church's theme on May 11" will be the parable of the mustard seed. Heather made commenton the electoral roiigoing ijown which is explainable but also s8id that the worshipping community is more important. There are more
young families connected to th8 church and work is ongoingto find a childr8n and families worker. Rosie presented wrtual f Iow8rs to Heather to be followed up with real ones 18ter!I 11. Gospol Choir Present8tlon~Tim Uffindell presented the reportwhich w8S circulated before the meeting. He talked about people's motW8tlon for being in church and howthat is explored through the mission of Gospel Choir. He talked about the choir being a place for people of faith, of no faith or for those who are searching. Everyone who attends hears a faith based messgge it is then upto them howthey respond. Tim plants the seed and the Holy Spirit does the'heavy lirting.. 12.AOB- PCC memberswere asked to fill in a declaration form as trustees and Teturn lo Jo. Janet asked about progress with the Altar Frontal. Heather said that it would be done. Patrick asked about the missing keyfor the key cupboard. Rosie said it had not turned up so f8r but that a new key w88 available. She thlnks it 18 in someone's pocketl! The m8eting ended with everyone sayingThe Grace and s social gathering.
Churchwarden's Report We have had an encouraEingy8ar at Stjohn's although itwasting8d with sadness at the ènd of Septemberas we said 8 heartfelt goodbye to He8ther Ès she left us to move on to a different phase of her ministry. The whole benefice came togetherto give Heatherand Mick a gre8t send off with 8 brunch provided for all to enjoy. He8ther's wonderful dedication to St John's for the last 4 years has been an inspiration and a huge blessing. We are now all working together in this time of interregnum to keep'the ship afloat, as you mightsayand to keep encouraging allthe congregation to share the example of Jesus in loving and caring for each other, Nuts and bolt811 A Quinquennial inspection of the building took place in July 2024 and we STILL await the result of this report with fingers crossed that there are no major issues Tequiring attentionl! As 8Iw8ys, we have a commitmentto keepingeveryone safe in Stjohn's. Fire safety trainingfor PCC members and Sides People has continued as well as Safeguarding tr8ining for the PCC and all volunteers working with children orvulnerable adults. We are really grateful to the people delivering this essential training. There has also been some First Aid training giving many the confidence to help in times of accident or illness. GrowlngTogether The CTIA Lent Course by Paula Good8rwaswell received byall and was a good opportunitytD meet newfriendsfrom the local churches as well as enjoysome deep and challenging conversations. Alpha-8nother hugely successful course was held during the day over ihe summerwith all 14 members completely involved and growing in their relationships with each other and in their faith. Home Groups continue to meet across the parish and offer a variety of different approaches for bible studies. Social and Outreach There have been some wonderful opportunities for us all to getto know each other better this year and 81so for us to invite our friends and neighbours into our church community activities. We have enjoyed thewatercress Festival. Songs of Praise. H8Nest Supper and a TableTop Sale amongst the regularcoffee. Cake and Chat. T8ble Talk. Solos, Men's Breakf8$1, Mums. Supper. Widowers, Supper ané Looking Forward group. 'A Gift from St John's. attracted a record numb8r of visitors as usual. It is always wonderful to see howthewhole church works together to helpwith activities together with the always popular Cafe providingsome mulled wine to warm usl! Worship and Families Children and Families Worker-There has been a considerable amount otwork going on in the background by 8 Committed team filling in applications with Reverend Amber from Ropley to the Growing Rural Parishes Fund for a grant towardsthefunding of a Children and Families Workerto work across all churches in the Arle Valley Benefice. The grant has now been awarded 8nd the det811 of howthis is going to work is being looked at as we write this report. We are confident th8t this will enable the growth in the number of f8mili8s and young people becoming more engagedwlth us all. Families@4,
Chill Chat and Chomp, Monday Meetand Eat and Breakfast Church continue to attract new families and young people. A benefice wide Gift D8y to supportthis projectwas held In Augustwith a considerable amount of money being either donated or promised through the Parish Givingscheme so thatwe have now nearly8chieved ourtargetto enable us to employ someone. The Autumn Light Party, Christingle Service 8nd Crib SeNice were as lively8nd meaningful as usual. A Youth Alpha has been requested which will begin in the Spring. So much otwhatwe offer at St John's is enabled byvolunteers. who deserve m8ny thanks. More thanks 81so are due to our MinistryTeam. who contlnue to bevery busy and 8 great support in thistime of interregnum. and alsoto our Pastoral CareTeam. We lookforw8rd to the year ahead and more opportunities for all at St John's to share their faith with the people of Alresford. James Lees and Rosie WaringGreen Churchwardens Alresford Deanery Synod Report There are currentlythree members from Stjohn's: Miranda Plnch, Sug Clarke, and Charlotte Ryion. Deanery Synod meets ev8ryfew months, and atthe moment our Deanery is informally link8d with Alton Deanery. Recently we have had some interesting discussions. In particular an army chaplain c8me totalkto us about howwe would respond in times of emergency including war. First it was reasstjring to know that all sorts of schemes are in place should the worst happen-food stockpiled, emergency radios ready etc- but S8eondly itwas made clearthat in such an em8rgencythe churches would be expected to p18y their part. As he pointed out. often the easiest building to find in a town or village is the church so therefore it would become a hub for informstion and dissemination of emergency supplies. He also talked about the need for resilience and flexibility Bnd these attributes were also referenced in other discussions such as dealing with the world our young people live in. Children's, Youth and Famllywork As always there h8s been much fun and 18ughterwith ourfamilies, children and young people! We have also enjoyed a varietyoftimès when we have cometogeth8r to lèarn more aboutfaith and the world around us. We all love the times too when we are involved in all age activities such as the HaNest Supper. The biggest sadness for us ha8 been the departure of Heather off to Wiltshire to spend more timewith herfamlly. We h8ve very muchv8lued h8r inspiration 8nd encouragement. 10-
Children's and Families Worker This is the third year that the Diocese has invited applications to its Growing Rural Parishes project, and together with our f riends in Ropley Benetice, w8 were succéssful in becoming part of it for 2026. Growing Rural Parishes {GRPI is 8 P8rtnership wherebythe Diocese promisesto provide £14.000 funding over 3years, and in return, we promise to do more ofwhat we love- 8nd that iswelcoming new people to our churches. There is a particularernphasis on encouraging more younger poople. and with this in mind, we are planning to recruit 8 Children's and Families Worker on 8 2-3year contract. GRP is an exciting momentfor our Benefice in lots of ways. and we are lookingforward to growing closerto the team 8t Ropley. The work starts in Spring 26. and there will be regular updates. Chlll. Chat, Chornp- a mid-week weekly group foryear 7 upw8rds- Continues to have fun and enjoy som8 challenging discussions. The young people have also been involved in some greatvolunteering in helpingto prepare Light Party boxes and sortthe sweets etc needed for the Christingie Service as well as helping out with St John's 'Gift from St John's, We really enjoyed being able to assemble the new comfysofas forthe refurbished West Room, and love meeting in there on 8 Wednesday after school to chat. eÈt, play games etc Autumn Fun Light Partywent ahead this year continuingthe new outreach for parents coming with their children. We had a great turn-out of over 35 children with their parents togetherwith 20 helpers who all h8d 8 wonderfultime creating'jamjar lanterns,, lighthouses and stained-giasswindows alongwith doughnuts on 8 String and many more activities. We were able to enjoy the fire-pit outside just before it started to rain but we all managed lo see a beautifuldouble rainbow as it st8rted to rain- howeverthis did not deter our amazing helpersl! After food- always essential-there was a word treasure hunt trail in the beautifully illuminated church and ending with 8 f8ntastic dance version of the song'shine, plus a new song My Lighthousel There was 8 great buzz of conversalion and enjoyment between a118ges. Servlces- Christingie Service this year was again very well attended!! The Crib Service was also incredibly busy this year with about 300 children and adults attending and all being involved in the retelling of the nativity story. as usual we managed to recruit a 'real' baby playingthe part of bsby Jesus. Mothering Sunday and Remembrance services also had many uniformed youngsters joining us. Breakfast Church all age servic8 continues to flourish with a relaxed start and more involvement from the f8milies and of course tempting goodies to start our morningl I Famllies@4- continuesto be run bythe families themselves and includes an interactive story. craft. a song and of course a drink and a biscuitl l The theme is followed up in Breakfast Church the week after, therefor8 reinforcing the gospel message. Chatterbox-the Parents / CarersToddler Group continuesto encourage nèwf8milie8 although with the change of pre-schoolfree places we have seen a drop in numbers attending. This is run by a team from the families but there are several of us who go alongto help,. we re811yenjoythis connection with the youngest members of our community.
Monday Meet and Eat-CTIAvolunteers have been veryactive in providing8 place for families with primary school children to come and hav8 time to play togethei, and to share in a hot meal. We have a group of regularfamilies wholoin us and in fact have now grown to 10 families altogether who also enjoy the adult conversations while th8 children are playing.. Links wlth Schools- we enjoy r8gularvislls from the children 8nd families of Sun Hill Junior School foi thelr H8rvest. Christm88 and Easter services. The children present stow(elling and song8 to the rest ofthe school and parents. Perin5 also hold their annual Christrnas concert at St John's for pupils and parents. We are always happyto have anyoffers of help and we would really8ppreci8te prayers forthe w8ylorward forthe children, young people 8ndf8milies ofst John's and th9 local community. Thankyou allforyour support. Rosie Waring Greèn CatorlngTe8m Report We have had another greatyearas a CateringTe8rn. As usualthe Lent Lunch was an enjoyable and well attended event... and delicious homemade soup. fresh bread and cheesewas enjoyed by lots of parishioners. We managed 8 successful Harvest Supper in October 2025, and itwas so lovelyto see the church communitytoggther, sittingdown and enjoying each other's company and entertainmentll Especially lovely this ye8r to see 80 many tBmilies ènjoying the evening. Andthe mulled wine and mince pies were well received afterthe Carol Service. As ateam we continue to servethe Church and its cornmunityand are aLsoverygfatelul to those who are always willing to roll up their sleeves and help in 8ny w8y they are able and even with the washing up at the end ofthe event. We are also enormously grateful for those who generously provide f8flle prizes and (Jelicious puddings for us all to enjoy. Wewould not be able to cater in the same way if this generositywas notforthcoming. Wewould always welcome newfaces to our CateringTeam so please ¢ont8Ctme Ifyou would like to join us. Ouryèarly commitments include the Frugal lent lunch, The H8rvest Supper and Mulled wine & mince pies at Ihe Carol Service, along with any other ad hoc church catering requirements. We lookfoward to 2026 and looking 8fteryour catering needs. I cannotthank everyone in thg team enough for their support and commitm8nttoth8 CBtering events, especially Hef in Tudor who steps in to take the lead when my other commitments pr8v8il and the honor8rymember of the team PeterTudorwho is always ready at the door to take your money 8nd sell you raffle tlcketsl . we really are a great t88ml Pippa Sherry 12-
Church Cleaning On behalf of all the congregation, I would like to thank our dedicated team of Church Cleaners. who diligently, week in / week out, keep our beautif ul Church clean. Each person has a section to clean. and they choose their own time of working, f itting in around the services and other events beingc8rried out in Church, We could always do with more helpeis. so if you are able to offer some time, as little as 112 hour a week I fortnightly / monthly. especially to clean whilst one of our stalwarts has a well- earned break. I shall be very pleased to hearfrom you. Hefin Tudor. Churche8 Together In Alre8ford At the beginning of the year the committee had a re-think about the future of CTIA. It has become diff icult to recruit more members to the committee and so itwas decided than in future we would reduce the number of events wewould 8rrÈnge throughoutthe year. We selected P8ula Gooder's book'Lentwlse' as the study bookfor Lent and those in house groups found it very helpful. The 8nnuBI Good Fridayw8lk ofwitness around the town again attracted a large number of participants. In Septemberwe held an away day at Old Alresford Place and had an inspiring talk from the Revd Philip Bromley who is the ecumenical officerforwiltshir8. Duringthe afternoon we held a briefAGM when the role ofchairofthe committee passed from Rosemary Chambers from St Gregory's to Jon Hughe5 from Th8 Methodist church. The day ended with a setviceforthe renewal of the CTIA covenant and with a sermon from Bishop Peter Doyle. At Christmas we continued the tr8dition of carol singing in the residential homes and flats in Alresfoid. We made slight changes to the arrangements this yearwhich ensured a good number of singars at each venue. As usualwe sang carols atthe top of Broad Street on the Saturday bef ore Christmas. The collections trom 811 the Carol singing went to Firefly which continues to be the CTIA charity. Diann Adam's and Jackie Connell are currently the representatives from St John's but we would love to have others join us. Togetherwe can do so much more: togetherwe build new and mean ingful relationships, together we learn from one another and underst8nd one another and togetherwe are a much stronger witness of the one we are all called to serve. Coffee Cake & Chat On¢e again we have had 8 very successful year. Every second Tuesdayofthe month finds the John Pearson Hallfull of chatter and laughter as coffeeltee and homemade cake is enjoyed. Each month there is a'Pause forThought' enjoyed by811. which often Sparks some discussion. For sev8ralyÈars nowwe have supported Winch8Ster Hospice and this will continue irbto the future. 13-
Thanks must be given to ourwonderfulcake mskers. Pearl Page. Elizabeth Johnson and Erica Cook. plus Margaret Stewart who makes the most fantastic cheese scones, The morning is open to alland it is always so good to see so many non-church goèrsjoining us. Do come and join us on the second Tue8dayofth8 month 108m-11.308m Angela Peel Creation Care More talk of looklng after God's wonderful World and howwe can redu¢ethe damage we are causing. Cllmate Ser¥lce In April we had a good Climate Setvi¢8 with Revsam Scott, the dioeese environment officer, giving an inspiring talk on what each of us can do. Morger Mld-yearthe Bees Knees and the Creation Care Team merged to comblne resources and to worktogether. The Lorax Day The Lorax day was a super idea having tables of sustginable cleaning product8. hildren's activities, climate ¢hange related information, the tllm of The Lorax book by Dr Suess and of course some food. Not as many people turned up as had been hoped. But many of the stalls at the event should be repe8te(J as pan of other St John's events. Don'tforget the Lorax endingstatement 'UNLESS someone likeyou cares a whole awful lot. nothingis going to change, Its not. SundayGarden and Graen Falr The nextd8ywas the Sunday Garden and Green Fairwith manysialls outside in Broad Street. Our stallwas more successful here. as it Was taken to where peop18 alresdy were. Planls There is still one plant growing in the church representing God's natural world. Not forgetting the regular flowers arranged so well during the year. More plants would be welcome. Eco Church We are still workingtoward the Eco Church Silver Award. There are questions to answer on the 8USt8in8bility of ourchurch and community activities and points are awarded accordingly. Future Look out forfuture mag8zine 8rtlcles, posters. talks and activities relaied to caring for God's world. Don't forget- UNLESS someone like you cares 8 whole awful lot. nothing is goingto ch8nge. It's not. 'Rememberthat even the sm8119St chan£e is worth more than the grandest intention. Creation Care Team 14-
Fabric Report Year on year there is 8 mixture ol fabric 8nd maintenance efforts both intern8lly in the church and h811 buildings as well as externally in the churchyard. In 2025 we again held two verysuccessful churchyard clear up days.-.both were well attended bythe usual volunteers. enjoying refreshments thanks to Pearl P8ge. We were delighted to See some newvolunteer8. and theirchildren. Duringthe second clear up daywe managed to remove a lot of materialfrom the hedge bychurch cottages on the Swotthe churchyard, this alongwith an amount of m8terial from the area bythe mower shed filled 8 large skip. The clear ups are again organised for 2026 on clock change days we would love to see you. They are a good chance to meet and chat. Please don't leave it to the usual Suspects. In 2025 we again employed a contraclorto maintain the southern end ofthe churchyard. tog8th8rwith the t8am of mowingvolunteers the churchyard Survived a fairly dry summer. Some hollows In the ground werefilled wlth excess ch8lk, which was covered by topsoil and seeded. During 2026 we will need to resolve the iS8LJe of arisings from grave digging. There aren't many areas of the churchyard where this can be accommodated. Further advice is required from the diocese on this matter. Internally the major item of note wasthe refurbishment ofthe west room. new cupboards and a full redecoration. This is nowa verycomfortable room for meetings and smaller group discussions. Early in 2026 we intend to address thé JPH kitchen renovation works including works to the ceiling- part ot this cost is covered by a grant f rom the Diocese. Another grant earlier in 2025 enabled us to replace some of the failed double-gi8zing units in the main JPH hall windows. Volunteers also undertooka touch up paintingjob in the JP Hsll-trustth8t you agree a small effort can make a decent impact. There continue to be ongoing discussions regardingthe heatirbg of the church and hall, currently we 8re reviewing various options and reports. Inevitably any rep18cement of the heating system will be 8 significant capital expenditure, thi5 process will involve further consultation with the éiocese, As part ol this process, we will look to reduce the environmental impact otthe whole estate. Again in 2025 Paulwhiffen managed the process of dealingwith allthe annu£l mainten8nce requirements. Paul hss now retlred f rom this role- whilst we are indebted to Paulforthe many years of effort in this role, we are now urgentlyseekinE a volunteer to take over this role, which is largely a coordination role booking various contractors. So much ofthe maintenance effort is undertaken byvolunteers- thankyou to all of them. We all need to do our bit to keepthe church buildings and churchyard in top condition. PLease do let the churchwardens know ifth8r8 are itemsthat need attending to. James Lees 15-
Flower Arrangtrs I begin my report remembering ourlovelychurch flower arranger, Pearl Court. We lost Pe8rl in July and she is missed so very much not just for her arranging abilities but because she was such a wonderful person, She had spent manyyésrs happilyserving Stjohn's and cre8tingwonderful displays. Once again. a bigthankyou g08S Out to the Church FlowerTeam for alltheirtime and effort during2025. It has been avery busyyearwith flowers being spon$ored everyweek throLAghoirtthe yearwhich was reallyamazing. Thankyou to allthose people who sponsored flowers duringthe year. Unfortunately, 8t the point of writing. there are plenty of slots free for this year so please select your preferred date if you wish to sponsor a pedestslto remember8 special birthday. anniversary or a loved one. The list for sponsoringflowers in StJohn's is now available 8t the b8tk of Church and sponsorship is £30. The cost of flowers still continues to increase and is an ongoing challenge for the arrangers who are always trying to source the best flowers and deals on ofler at the time. Sadly, th8 team has lost five arrangers during the year for one reason or another and we thank them for everything they have contributed to flower arranging in St John'8. Thetask of completing a flower arrangement Is rewarding but veryiime consuming. Duties include buying the flowers. taking the previous arrangemenl apart. Ihen completing a new arrangement and hoping that the sponsor likes the finished articl8. Duringthe yearthe FlowerTeam mBde up bunches ofdaffodils foi Motheringsunday, decoratèd the church for EBster, Church Festivals. HaNest and Christmas along with the weekly sponsored arrangements both in the Nave and Lady Chapel. Manythanksto the ladies who provide and arrange the flowers in the Lady Chapel. The FlowerTéam looks forward to another a year oftlower arranging and friendship. Maureen Skayman Looldng Forward We've had a good year thisyear, and have some new members who have, sadly, been bereaved recently. We now meet mostweeks for breakfast, lunch, supper ora Sunday lunch. We usually have at least 8 each time. sometimes 8s many as 15. Wetalk about everythingand nothing as well as our personal experience of bereavement. We had Sn enjoyable trip to Chichester Theatre in August to see Top Hat and w8 had a joint Christmas lunch with the men's widower's group. Our group Is open to any'widow, of long or short standing. Sue Clarke -16-
Lay Pastoral Assistants, Report The members of the team have continued to visit people living in Alresf ord, offering pastoral support, throughoutthe year. The new LPA'S who were trained atthe end of 2024 have become active members ofthe team. This yearwe have said goodbye to 2 of our most experienced visitors. Sadly. Carol Reid died in July and in the autumn Nancy Webb decided the time had come for herto stand down. Both have giv8n manyyears of deditsted service. forwhich we are very grateful, and theyare very much missed. Throughoutthe yearwe have all come together tor meetings. for prayer, lurthertrsining and a social get-together. Sorne members of the team have a particular interest in supporting the bereaved and they will be there for those who have recently lost a loved one and will be actively involved at funerals in church. We also visit those in hospital, although these days most people are back home before w8 hear news of their stay. We 8re always readyto visit those in their own home. anyone who Is lonely, unable to get out or someone whowould simplywelcome a visitor. If you knowofsomeone who would appreciate a visit then please do get in touch. Our details are in the magazine or can be obtained from Penny in Ihe parish office. Jackie Connell and Sue Clarke Magazlne The magazine is issued eleven times a year (not in August) and we have had some positive responses to the articles. We woulQ like a greater diversity of material so if anyone would like to contribute, we'd be very grateful but in the m8antirnethanks to Elizabeth Johnson who regu18rly updates us about Bellringing. Within our linancial r8Str8ints we have tried to have as much colour as we can. The magazine wouldn't happen withoutthe help of many peopl8-the committee Jennifer Miller, Elizabeth Petheran, Ruth Page and Caroline Hawkins,. also proof readers Alison Starr and Janet Pooley. Thanks also to Pelham Allen who collects the copies from the printer and to Margaret Stewart and Kathy Cookwho sort them and put them into bundles. Thanks also to the phalanx of people who deliver the magazine around the Benefice. If I've missed someone out. accept my apologies and please be 8ure your contribution is valued. Charlotte Ryton St. John's PrayerTeam We are delighted that prayer has become an even more embedded part of &veryday lifè in St John's, and we would encourage you to tell others that they can email or phone and share 8 request or a thank you to the Prayer Team- details below. There is a definite sense of Stjohn's being a real'house of prayer. with so many opportunities and variety of approaches to engage everyone who enters. W8 regularly checkthe'S8y Onefof Me, prayer box in church and it has been a huge honour to be able to sh8re these Concerns and anxieties in prayer with the Lord. We also 17-
h8vethe PrayerTree in the porch-we would encourage everyoneto take time to read and to praythrough the manyvery meaningful thoughts and prayers shared on this Tree. It is a real privilege for us all to engage with these prayers. it is an essential part of our outreach tothe town, as it may b9 thstthe porch is 88 farBS some Members ofthe public venture into St John, It was 81so very speci81 to be part ofthe Giftfrom St John's event in Deoember, chatting to the public as they enjoyed the craft activities, the Café. 8nd writingiheir Joys they had experienced in the Last year. All these activities gave us opportunilies to become engaged in manydeep and important conversations inthe church as people stopped to read the messages and prayers. The Pr8yerSpace in the north coiner ofthe church has been much appreciated by many visitors and members of the congregation as a quiet reflective space to pray and take time to be still. The weekly pr8yer sheet is now displayed and offers the opportunities to pray for local and national needs as well as praying for those who are unwell in our community. The Votive C8ndle area ofthe church in the south corner ofthe church is els0 much valued as a place to be still and to light a candle, either to remember a loved one or as a prayer oftering. We continue to be busy as a PrayerTeam'prayer chain, end are happyforyou to phone 07891120662-or email Rosie Waring Green- rosie 2[-for anyconcerns needing immediate pr8yer which will only be passed round the Prayer Team. Prayer is at the heart otour relationship with God 8nd the Team always prayforyou usingthe utmost confidentiality offering your requests into the healing arms of God. If you feel called to join this team, please contact Rosie to talk this through. Rosiewaring Gre8n Safeguarding Report Once again, we r8n successful drop-in sessions for DBS checks and were able to achieve 100% up to date DBS checks forstjohn's momentarily. Unfortun8tely, the companywho do the checks were subjectto a data breach in August of 2025 which affect some people atst John's. As a result ofthis breach the diocese choseto move b8ckto doing DBS checks using paperforms. This has resulted in DBS checks taking considerably longer to undertake. It is not clear why the dlocese h8S chosen this systèm, and it is hoped that we will be able to move back to online checks in the future. We once again ran group training sessions for both basic and foundation courses which were we118ttended. The safeguarding log continuesto be updated as necessary with two incidents being logged this year. No further action was required for both incidents. The parish dashboard continues to be updated as required. Safeguarding remains everyone's responsibility and any concerns relating to safeguarding of children, young people 8nd vulnerable adults should be esc81ated to myself or Alison. S8r8h Wilding 18-
Table Talk We meet on the third Fridayof each month from 12- 2pm in the JPH foran infofm81 bring and share lunch followed by small group discussions about something of topical interest. The range of topics we cov8r is hug8 and usually relates to something in the news. 81though we steer wayfrom anythingtoo political. It's a greatopportunityto look at what is h8ppening in the world f rom a Christian perspective and those who corne really value Ihe opportunity to discuss things openly with other people. During Lent we met weekly and watched and discussed the film, TheWaW which follows the story of a pilgrim as he makes hisw8y alongthe Camino de Santiago. It's a powertulfilm which promoted some deep and livelydiscussions. Tgble Talk is open to 811 and we welcome newcomers. so if you're someone whowould I enjoythe opportunityto discusswhal is happening in the world around with others the please do come and join us. Jackie. Sue and Miranda. Tower Report Alresford ringers have had 8 busyyear as one band covering Old and NewAlresford towers. The Sunday seNices at both towers are well supported although still not enough ringers to man both 9.30 seiCeS simultaneously meaning onlythe 11am SeiCe8 at Old Alresf ord had bells. With St Mary'8 b8118 being heavily used forteaching new ringers, who are makinggood progress. both towers could have bells for both 9.30 services in th8 future. There were 2weddings at St John's, 2 at St Mary's and l at Ovington . Alreslord ringers still give outreach help to other towers in the area. Many of the band are DBS checked all have safeguarding certificates. Many special events were marked by ringing, the reasons for the ringing advertised on SOCi81 media usuallywith plenty of positive comments. Elizabeth Johnson World Team These ar8 the overs8as projects we support: Ashray UK.. the organisation that supports the Mar Elias Education81 Institutions. Ibiliin. Israel. Sends regular newsletters from Abuna Eli8s Chacoui. Sadly the news has been Erim since the continuing conf lict in the middle East but they continue working with the students to prepare them to be a positive factoi in the traumatized society. Church Mission Society: OUT partners are Sarah and Simon Cawdell who are in Gulu, uganda. Sarah is head of a theological colleg8 and Simon leading a Rooted in Jesus course. We have frequent updates via their FBcebook page and CMS newsletters. 19-
Tho Mlchael Project. Zlmbabwe: they are very grateful for allthe supportthatth8y receive from St Johns. They now support 30 children on full Michael Project scholarships and 100 plus pre-schoolers, {education in Zimbabwe is not f reel In the last yearthey have welcomed 8 record 11 new children into the Shalom family and saw6 children placed in forever homes. The Michael Project were very thrilled and grateful for the wonderful gift received from the Coffee Morning on the 1st of November. and 8skfor your continued prayer support. Pannai Family Farm, Tamil Nadu, Indla: We receive regular updates from Anita Ihe sponsorship secretary. St John's has continued supporting several children until thelr higher education for which they are very gr8teful. Shanthlgramam, Tamll Nadu: the home for elderly and destitute people continues to C8re for thosè damaged by leprosy. In the last year they have constructed new buildings including individual cottages for the residents. Information on all our links can be found on Ihe Arle Valley Benefice website under Communityand Outreachlst John's World Team. The Team h8s been in abeyance during 2025 due to loss of members ofthe committee. but hopes to re- activate in 2026. Hilarycarr -20-
John's Parish Church New Alresford, Matnpshlre THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND •t th* Treasurer: Jon Whale, 12 Buttern]er¢ Gardens, Alresford, S024 9NN Standing Committee Approval Certificate We heTeby confJTm that we have made available to Beh¢gan Lynes, all Teque5t¢d books, records, infonnation and explanations relating to the PCC of New AITesford for the yeaT ending 31 December 2025 and that the financia] ststements have our approva]. 3010112C Jonathan Whale. Treasurer Date S4,18 James Lees, Church Warden Dat¢ Rosie Waring Green, C. urch Warden C.HIIRCHESTOGLTHER IN ALJIESFORD- cVENANTED FOR VNITY St John the Baptist Church. New AlrèBford,' Hampshlre S024 9AG webslte: www.arlevalleychurches.org.uk Registered Charity Numbèr 1127318
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Indèpendent Examinerfs Report Report to the trustees Claijly N8fr)e ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH NEW ALRESFORD On accounts for the year •nded 31 DECEMBER 2025 Charity no lif any) 1127318 Set out on pages 1T036 I report to the tiustees on my examSnalion of the accounts of the above charity ('the Trusf) for the ye8r ended 3111212025. Responsibilities and ba818 of report As the charity's trustees. you are responsible lor the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requlr8ments of the Charities Act 2011 I'the Acr). I report in re5P6Ct of my examination of the Trusl's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Acl and in carrying out my examination. I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5Xb) of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. I confimi Ihal no material matters have exarnlner's statement Gome to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: Ihe accounting records wer8 nol kept rn accordance with section 130 of the CharItS Acl., or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records., or the accounts dKI not comply with the applicable requirements (nCarnIng the fomi and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports} Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts giv8 a 'true and fair, view whlch Is not a matter considered 8S Part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with th8 examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Slgned: oq. 03 _ Name: HEATHER ELLIS Relevant professlonal qualification(s) or body (if any): MAAT Addr•8S: BEHEGAN LYNES, BANK CHAMBERS, BROOK STREET. BISHOPS WALTHAM, HAMPSHIRE, S032 1AX
St John the Baptist Church, New Alresford Financial Statements of the Parochial Church Council Year Ended 31 December 2025 Treasurer Joj) Wliale 12 Bullermere Gardens Alresford Hai)Ipsl)ire S024 9NN A5Sibtaiii Treasurer Jan¢ Pai'sons 54 .lacklyiis Lane Aliesfoi"d Hanipsliire S024 9LG Bai)k- Clirrent AL¢ouiIIs.' N8tWest Bank Winchester, Old Bank (A) Braneh I V5 Hi(rh Street Wincl)esler HanJpshir¢ S023 9AW Bank- Deposil A¢count= CCLA Iiivestment Manageiiient Ltd Tlie CBF Chiirch of England FuT)ds 80 Clieapside London EC2V 6DZ Ii)depe1)deJii Exaniiner: Behegan Lyn¢s Baiik Chambei's Brook Street Bishops Waltham Harnpshirc SOJ2 IAX Registercd C.liarity Niiriber 1127318 -23-
TREASURER'S REPORT 2025 After two difficult years In 2022 and 2023, we saw considerable progress in 2024 towards achieving a more balanced budget, and this trend has continued in 2025. We once again felt significant financial pressure due to rising costs, but the generosity of our congregation, and a sharper focus on controlling expendlture. has resulted in achleving a more stable position. In summary, our unrestricted expenditure in 2025 was £178k (this is a decrease of £2k compared to 20241 ond our unrestricted income was £168k lalso a decrease of £2kl. A5 a result our expenditure has once again exceeded our regular income- thls year by approximately £10.5k, so unfortunately we contlnue to spend more that we bring in through regular giving and fundraising. Durlng the year we invested in the purchase of some additional new chair5 Ifor a total of £3.6kl using more funds from the very generous legacy previousty given by the Diverall family. In a¢cordance with our accounting pollcy the cost of this acquisition is being written off over three years, wlth £10.8 k of depreciation included in the unrestrlcted expendlture of £178k for 2025 as referred to above. The remaining net book value of the chairs1£21.6 kl will be written off in equal instalrnents over the period 2026-27. There are a number of reasons for our current position: Regular glvlnB thls year has been £83k, with a fvrther £20k COMI through Gift Aid. Thts is an Increase of £5k on 2024. We continue to make good use of the Parish GivinB Scheme, and frjrther £6k was received via generous legacies In another posbtfve slgn, we have also received specific donatlons forthe planned Chlldren'5 & Familles Worker post of £IOk, plus a further donation of £lk. We generated le55 through our soclal and fundraising activitles- thls was down from £8kto £5k. Our income from magazine advertlsing and sales was an excellent £IOk. As we have had to draw on our saving5. we received less Interest from our investments with CCLA- £5.8k which was down by£2.4k In terms of dUcIng our expenditure, our heatlng costs were £8.7k- a reduction of £1.3k; on the other hand, our magazine printing c05t5 were up by £1.6k- and our routine maintenance costs remained stable with us spending less on the church, but more on JPH with the rerVatIOn of the West Room The Diocese has a150 helped in that our CMF contrlbutlon In 2025 was £2.8k lower than in 2024 This year we have contlnued to take a strirter approach to expendtture, and wherever Posslble, found cheaper ways of dolngthin8S. So, at 31 Decernber 2025 our funds were £183k1£85k unrestricted, £63k designated, £35k restricted). Of this we have £30K set aside for repairs and hold an additional £32K in general reserves in accordance with our stated accounting policy. We retain £35k in fund5 restricted for speclfic purposes and the balance 15 in our main unrestrfcted 8eneral fund, and Small funds set aside to support our ministry wlth children. young people and families. The table below shows the tfend of our unrestricted funds over the past 6 years: -24-
Date Unrestrlrted 3V12120 31112121 31112122 31112123 31112124 31112125 187 155 182 168 159 148.2 Deslgnated Funds {£k) At our last APCM, we agreed to try to balance our intome v expenditure over the next 2 years, and this remains our target. We know however that we need to replace our heatln8 system in 2026, $0 additional fundraising will be required to fund this. We will also have to caiefully rnanage our plans to employ a Children's and Famllies Worker as part of our upcoming involvement in the Growing Rural Parishes Project . So in effect, we remain in a vlable flnancial position for the foreseeable future, but our operations In 2025 have again been underwritten by the contlnued receipt over the years of generous legacies and donations Despite the financial challenges of the past 4 years we continued, as a demonstration of our Christian witness, to donate a significant amount of our discretionary Income in support of various local, national and internatlonal charities. We contributed £79k to the Diocese's Common Mission Fund. We also donated £4.Ik to causes including the Childrens Society, the Michael Project, CMS, Ashray, 5hanthigramam. the Roy31 British Legion, and many members of the congregation have also continued to give generou51y to the Pannai Orphanage. Administerin8 a charity with £183k of assets is above all a team effort and I would like to thank all those who contribute so much to the day to day management of our finances: Penny Forbes who looks after all the PCC fee income and disbursements and administers the JPH bookings,. David Griffiths and Nolly Nutman who maintain our Gift Aid records and claims the tax back from HMRC.. Margaret Stewart and Caroline Hawkins who handle our banking,. Colin Scott-morton who has kindly taken on the work of reclalming the VAT on our building works- to Charlotte, Li2 and the team who produce the magazine, to the large team of people who count and record our collections each week, and to our Independent Examiner. Steven Lynes of Behegan Lynes and hls colleague Heather Elli5, for reviewing these financial statements. Finally, a massive thank you goes to Jane Parsons in her invaluable role as Assistant Treasurer. Jonathan Whale Hon. Treasurer, PCC of New Alresford -25-
ststement of Flnanclal Activities Unrtstrlded Re$lrleted Endowixent rund5 fund5 futtd5 Total fuDd5 PYloY yr funds InEom• ind •ndowm•nl• from: DonatK)ns and 8cies othertrading B¢vit chh Actiwtres Other IrMe Ti>tsl InGom• 122.520.78 17.362.90 5.492.77 29,918.47 10 414.97 168,346.99 17.36190 139,883.68 127,711.30 5.492.77 8,728.74 29.918.47 29.247.63 10 414.97 15.895.22 186.709.89 181.68189 Expendhure on: Costs of Generaong Fund¥ All Mission Giwng & Charit8blt Donat+ons Church A¢tNdJ"es Major Caprtal Expenditure Tgtsl exp8ndliur• 1,054.82 3,160.CQ 12.507.77 173.595.33 5.976.79 1.054.82 1.728.27 15,687.77 4,640.57 179.572.12 177,.05 177,810.15 18,484.56 196,294.71 184,276.89 Net In¢om• I 1•xp•dttl•I r•soul bgfore tMnsf•r Tr•nsferB Gross translers betrn fiJnd$- In Gross transtsrs b8knen fvnd5- Out Othgr re¢ognt¥ed galns I IoM•$ G&nsnosses on investment 8S5et$ on rgvaluation. flxed assets, tharity's oym 19,463.16} {1.121.681 110.S84.821 (2.693.110) 40. 1,069.14 11,069.141 140.001 1,109.14 2,009.32 11,109.141 12,009.321 1.00 use Net movomgnt In lunds 110,492.301 192.52 110.5B4.821 {2,692.001 Total lund• brought forward 108,7ts1.72 34,829AO 193,681.12 196,273.12 Tot•1 fund8 c•rrwd fopHard 148,259A2 34738.88 182,99&30 193,$81.12 R•pre8gntod by Unr•itrt¢t•d Gènèral lund 85,1)80.40 85,0.40 95,485.85 D•slgnatsd Church Repai¥ Fund Growlr¥J Younger JPH Repai¥ Fund Reyervp Fthd Sheridan Fund Youlh Vvork 25,OW.29 42e.89 d,999.85 31,793.19 25.000.29 25,000.29 426.89 426.89 4.999.85 4,999.85 31,793.19 31,793.19 958.80 958.80 1,045.85 RMtfkl•d Agency colthtion Bell Fund C Brlll Fund Ch?Ik Fund Chattert>DX Children & Farnilies VVorf¢èr Childrens Scciety Constsnce we TMI Lega¢y David H8sled Le9acy For Churthyard Upkeep Glft From St John'$ Monday Meet And Eat Pannai Orphanagè Don4tions R¥k89 Ihe Roof Re8trictwJ Donatn5 7,030.48 3,725.79 7,030.48 6,896.4B 3,725.79 3,725.79 148.13 13.764.28 148.13 11,764.28 605. 9.200.00 79.12 209.53 9,200.00 9,600.00 79.12 161.28 209.53 728.14 8.640.00 2.085.23 2.085.23 4.272.71 -26.
Rirbgers FUTr 496.32 496.32 Total fund$ 148,269A2 34,736.88 1BIg96.30 193.681.12 Balance Sheet detailed Class And et)de Description A5at 31IJV2025 Asat 31112n024 Fix¢d •BS¢ts 2701 2702 2703 Audio System New Chai Olé Chai T¢)tsl Fixed a88•ts 21,646.69 28,1.12 21.646,69 28.841.12 Currcnf a5Stts 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3009 3020 Z05 Nèiwest CurrentAccount NalWe$t Gift Aid Account NatW85t FIow8r Account Lloyds Fees Account CCLA ICBFI AUnt Nati0mde Account Legacy Investment PortfdK) Accounts R8C8Nab Total Cuff•nt a•••ts 27,711.70 2.43 618.19 10.00 126.002.19 19,849.38 2.43 467.58 10.00 140,125.18 14,762.50 169,107.01 11,403.67 171.858.22 Llabllitits e699 Z04 Agency ¢dCtIOnS Accounts Payable Totsl LSabilitte4 N•tA#s•t surplu6 Id•fl¢ttl 525.09 7,232.31 7,757.40 112.996.30 7.118.22 7,118.22 193.681.12 Reserves Exces8lldeftit} to datè Starting balances Goins on investment 888ets Total R•s•rv•$ Representèd by Fund# General Iunrestnctsdl DesvJnated Re5tri¢ted Total 110.584.821 165.950.20 27.630.92 182.996.30 124.261.56 41,687.64 27,631.92 193,681.12 201 Z03 85,080.40 63.179.02 34.738.88 182,996.30 95.485.85 63.265.87 34.829.40 193.581.12 statement of A$$ets and Liabilities (by code} CIASS And nomln41 code Generxl Desh na(ed Restricted Endowm¢nt Totsl L$t ve4r FLYtd A$gtt-T•Dglbl¢ Asstts 2701. Audio System 2702. New Chairs 120.5Cé.86) 21,646.69 1,137.83 20.508.86 21,848.69 28,841.12 21.646.69 28,841.12 TDtal Current Ass¢t- Cll5h At Bank And Ih 3001. Nottst Current Accovnt 41,490.99 16,807.89 130,587.181 3002.. Natwest Gift Aid Accounl 121,836.57} 21,839.C 3003.. Natwest Flower Account 193.19 425.00 3004.. Lloyd$ Fees Account 10.00 3005.. CCLA ICBFI Account 53,338.12 4fj,371.13 26,292.94 Total 73.195.73 63,179.02 17,969.76 20,508.86 27.711.70 19,B49.38 2.43 618.19 467.58 10.t 10.CQ 126,002.19 140.125.16 . 154.344.51 160A54.55 Current Ag$- Debtors 3010. Debtor5 Z05'. A¢Unts Rocsivab 101.52 13,889.43 13.990.95 1101.521 873.07 771.55 141.762.50 11,403.67 14.762.60 11.403.67 Total Llblllty-Ag¢n¢y A¢¢Onts 6699. Agency cdlections 525.09 526.09 525.09 526.09 Total Liabllity- Creditor4- V*lliuz Dye JD One Yur Z04.' Ac¢ounts Payab 3.244.11 3,244.11 3,988.20 3,988.20 7,232.31 7,232.31 7,116.22 7.118.22 TotAI -27-
N•t iotsl •ss•ts 86.080.40 63 179.02 34.736.88 182,996.30 193,581.12 Reprtiented by General IVnre$trirtedl DesIgnat- ChurchRep De5ign8ted- Grcwi Designated- JPHRgpair Desi9Mted- Rese Deslgnated- Youth ResiTTtied- Bells R05trict8d- C&F Wort(er Re51rict•d- CBrin Reslncted- Chattethx Restricted- Gift Ircrn Sl J Re5tncled- Hastsd Cknrchyord Rèslrictad- Meet and Eat Restrictèd- Pannai Restricled- RÈsD¢)ns Reslriraed. 85,080.40 85.080.40 95.485.85 25.IXM).29 25.000.29 428.88 426.89 4.999.85 4.999.85 31.793.19 31.793.19 958.80 1.045.66 7.030.48 8,898.48 11.764.28 3,725.79 3,725.79 146.13 605.Q) 79.12 161.28 9.200.00 9.600.IX) 209.53 728.14 8,840.(J) 2,085.23 4,272.71 496.32 182,996.30 193,581.12 25,OW.29 426.89 4,959.85 31,793.19 958.60 7,030.46 11,764.28 3.725.79 146.13 79.12 9,200.00 209.53 2,085.23 496.32 85,080.40 63.179.02 34,736.8e Tot•1 Fund movement summary Fund Ineomin Out oin Trgn3f¢r$ Ggkn$llxtrsses JournA15 C105in RèstrKlèd 6.896.48 6.896.48 134. 134.00 7 030.48 7.030A8 su1101& C&F Work•r Restn"ct 11.746.83 11,746.83 17.45 17.45 11 784.28 11.764.28 $ub.tots16 CBrfII Restricted 3 725.79 3.725.79 3,725.79 3,725.79 Sub-totsls ¢h•tt•rbox Restricted 805.00 605.00 458.87 458.87 146.13 146.13 Sub-tot•l ChlldT8rt Soe RestrKted 382.00 382.00 382.00 382.00 Su014 ChUbR¥p Designated 25 000.29 Sub.tot*h 26,000.29 25,000.29 26.0(10,29 Glftfr¢m St J Re5trthd 161.28 161.28 82.1 82.16 79.12 79.12 Sub.to¢•l$ GrovAng De%gnated 426.89 426.89 426.89 426.89 Sub-tolal• Ha$t•d churchyard Restiicted 9,600.00 9.61)0.00 400.00 400.00 9,200.00 9.200.00 Sub-totalo JPHRepaSr Designated 4 999.85 4,999.86 4,999.85 4.999.86 su101•1$ IA••t and E•t Re51ricted 728.14 518.61 209.53 -28-
sutOls 728.14 618.61 209.53 Pinnal Rg$tri¢t•d 8.840.00 2.725.00 11.525.00 8,B40.QO 2,72&00 11,52&00 Sub4otals 149.001 RosDon Resln'cted 4,272.71 4.272.71 1.878.75 5.117.92 1.051.89 1.878.75 5,117J2 1,051.69 2.085.23 2,085.23 Sub-totals Reserve Designated 31,793.19 SUt0111 31,793.19 31.793.19 31,793.19 Rlng•rs R8Strict8d 496.32 496.32 496.32 496.32 Su110181$ Youth D06ignated 1 045.65 8ulAotal• 1,045.65 86.85 8&85 958.80 958.80 G•n•rnl Unrestricted 95,485.85 168.346.99 177,723.30 1,029.14 Sub4ot•ts 95,48&85 168,348.99 177.723.30 11,029.141 85.080.40 85,080.4Q Totals 193,681.12 186,709.89 186,294.71 182 996.30 Analysis of income and expenditure Unrestriettd Desi na¢ed Restrlcted Endowment This lear Last ve2r Ir4COME AND ENDOWNgENTS FROM: DoDktioThs leycies 0101 Re9ular Giving SO GA 0102- Regular Giwng by envelope GA 0104- CAF Vouchers 0105- Regular Gimng by PGS DYe¢t GA 0201 . Regular Giwng StsndiThJ Or4r NGA 0202. Regular Giwn9 by envglope NGA 0204- R8guLar Giwng by PGS Diract NGA 0301A- Sunday Collectws GASDS 03018 - Sunday Collèetths non GASDS 0302- Wedding Coll8Ctions 0303- Funeral Colb¢tion8 0304- Baptlsrn c¢00rS 03C6- One off Gift envelws 0307- DonatioTYS by rd reader NGA 0307A- DDnatsons by card reader 4,310.00 495.C 4,310.CQ 3,350.00 495.c#) 605.00 1,088.(X) 65.150.22 1,088.00 1,511.99 65.150.22 62,580.40 1.260.00 1.280.(KI 1.390.00 30.00 30. 143.30 3.176.00 3,175. 3,268.00 3.354.21 3,354.21 3,703.56 50.00 50.00 95.00 $0.00 920 70 65.00 47.90 920.70 7,226.00 1,188.98 2.844.46 1,188.98 1.859.01 1.859.01 2.140.92 08- Mi(tseK colknb.ons 0402 - Church Donations Box 0404- Flower Donations NGA )- Other spetsfic donats.ons 0501 - On8 off ¢Jonations outside services 0502 - Donations by Ring•rs and 1.216.59 1,010.00 1,CQO.L)O 4,461.e8 1.216.59 1,044.65 1.010.00 875.00 1,003.QO 315.00 4,461.66 1,511.94 134.C() 134.CQ 140.OD -29-
0503- Largo Donalions 0504- P8nnèi Donation$ 0506- Lent Projecl 0509- Fund NGA 0513- e¢ll FuThJ GA 0517- chUrthYa DonatKJns 0518- Mcffjday and Eat donatior 0519- Gllt from St Johns donations 0520- ChibJr•n's Society income 0521- Chiklren & Famil$ Workor Project 0522- Rlngin9 Team inccfn C601- Grft ANJ on unrestrict1 incomè 0602- Gift Aid on r6sln.cied irKome 07- Le9$ reeeived 0801- Grants RKurriNJ- Unrpstricted 0802- Grants Non Recurrin9- Unrestrided 0803- VAT Re¢x)vereil 0804- Gr8nt$ Non Recurring- Resln"cte C605- Govermient Grant- COVlD- 19 2,180.00 2,180. 3.210.00 2.100.00 1,258.00 943.07 382.(KJ 382.C¥) 17.45 10.140.97 496.32 10.158.42 496.32 20.238.64 20,238.64 21,132.81 2,400.86 500.00 6,143.32 3.034.80 35. 35.00 2,400.86 6,143.32 5,382.00 5.362. 38A.70 1.628.75 1,628.75 2,545.00 DonatloA• Bnd leu4LCi•$ Tollls Other tYding attivltieB 0901 . Watercr¢$$ Feslval Fund Raising 0902- Other Fund raisiThJ activils 0903- Social Events 0903A- Youth Group ContrutionB 0904. Magazine Chrisbnas Card 0905- Concerts Oth•rtr•dlng actlvities Tot#l# Clurcb Actlvilk5 11(- Fee5 retsined by the PCC 1201- Sale of Books, Christrnas C8rds etc. 1202- In¢ome from UB8 Df Church 1203- Income from use of JPH 1204- M8gazine Sales- Casual 1205- Maga21n8 Sales- Subscriptions 1206- Magazint AdsIrj 1207- Printing Churth Aclfvltles Totsl8 Othtr iDeome 1001- Interest rèc 1302- Insurnnce Claims 1303- Ovin9ton P8yrn•nts 1304- Old Ajresfiwd Payrrents 1305- Bighton Payments 1307- S818 of Fixed Assets Other Incom• Tota Incom• and •ndowm•nts Grnnd total$ 122,620.78 q7,362.90 139,883.68 127.711.30 3,618.97 3.618.97 3,097.28 377.38 1,508.BO 3,288.04 78.14 387.00 1,508.80 385.00 365.co 5,492.77 5.492.77 8,728.74 9,5&4.17 110.00 9,584.17 10,759.00 IiO.LK) 5.845.00 3,676.47 50.80 5.845.tK) 4,237.00 3,676.47 3,559.00 50.80 25.40 4.693.03 5.909_00 4.693.03 4,427.23 5.909.00 6,2.00 50.00 40.00 29,918.47 29,247.63 29,918.47 5.877.17 5.877.17 8,248.39 2.303.35 1,134.45 983.55 2.2ee.w 1,977.38 1,134.45 983.5S 1 399.00 10 414.97 1$ 895.22 1,134.45 2,268.90 1,134.45 10 14.97 168.346.99 17,362.90 185,709.89 181.582.89 EXPEf4DJTURE ON.. Costs Df Generntin¥ F*0$ 1701- Cosi of Wat•Tef8ss FeslN&l 1702- Colt ol lundrsising. inc LL. HS. CRetc 1703- C06t ol Soaol Events 1705- Cost olsw)portiro rsgular giving 2320- Credit 8nd debit card 186.13 186.13 17.99 325.34 812.07 812.07 1,300.10 5e.62 56.62
charp8S C08ts of Gèn•rAtlng Fund8 Tolals Ali Missiom CiviDE & Cthxritsbl¢ DoiAtlons 1709- Monday Meet and Eat expendilura 1710- Gfft frorn St John's expendire 1711- Chikjrens Sooety Exp8Thlitu 1801- Annual Charitable Givlry 1802- Other Chantable Giving All Ml8slon Glvlng & Charttsble Donallon¥ To¢alg Cb¥Tth A¢tivilie$ 1712- Chatterbox ToldleT Group •xpendilure 1900- Parsh Sh8 2001- K85151 staff $al8rylpensionlhonoraria IB 2002- Organi$Vchoirlsalariaslhonoraria 2101- WOrj Èxpen$g$ 01 Incumbent IBI 2102- WorkiThJ Exp8nse6 of Assi8tsnt Clergy IBI 2103- W01j experts&s of assistant staff IBI 2104- Recloryl stsff housirrfj IB} 2105- Benefice Adlninistration expenses 2200- Mission & Evangelism costs 2301- Church InsurarK8 2302- Chun* canIng 2303- Churth rninor repairs 2303A- Church Cbck Repairs 2021122 2304- Churth Routine Maintènance 2305- Telephone 23C6- Organ I piano tuniThJ 2307. Provision of Services 2308. Mu5icl¢hoirlrobe8 2309- Churth Grounds 2310- Flowers 2311- Sunday School, 2nd Sunday & Youth Group 2312. TrainiTrJlCourse Fees BRILL 2313- Subscriptsons 2314- Other support ¢osts 2318- Admini5tr2tion 2316- Bank Charges 2401- Church Gas- L038224 2402- Church ElectrirAty TGP 56609 2403- Church Runnlng- Depreciation 2502- Magazinè Printing 2503 - Magozin¢ otr Costs 2504- JPH- Insuran 2505- JPH- Electric4ty 2506- JPH- Gas- L038225 2507- JPH- Water 2508- JPH- Maintenance 2509- JPH- Cleaning 2510- JPH- Consumables 2601- Audit F•es Church ActiYitig¥ Totsls 1,054.82 1.054M2 1.728.27 518.61 518.61 590.38 82.16 82.16 781.79 382.00 382.trj 2.800.00 360.00 11.525.00 14,325.W 2,895.LM) 360. 373.40 3,160.IKI 12,607.77 10.667.TI 4,640.67 135.C 135.(N) 78.987.84 20.693.99 78.987.84 81,723.59 20.693.99 19,535.80 3,460.OD 3.480.IX) 3.495.00 133.04 2,022.89 378.84 2.022.89 1.740.17 378.84 378.84 1,113.13 3,573. 961.29 2.074.42 3.221.08 3,573.90 3,498.23 288.97 1.572.10 1,221.72 1.572.10 1.B5fj.22 1.856.22 9,32B.77 2.022.94 1,740.19 818.00 423.81 1.693.09 1.919.92 2,022.94 B18.t)J 1.693.09 2.877.94 906.19 3.5cKJ.00 6,377.94 3,377.74 906.19 691.55 86.85 40.50 127.35 446.35 625.00 1.24 1,58S.95 125.00 4,820.29 8S1.23 625.CQ 575.00 901.24 4,728.57 1,585 95 1,635.49 125.00 67.50 4,82029 S,681.45 851.23 1,039.12 10.823.35 11.oe9.80 34.55 1,191.35 1.702.46 1.368.15 484.46 11.929.19 2,332.14 747.25 940.00 173,608.48 10,823.35 9,813.CM) 11,069.80 9,482.60 91.70 1.19135 1.166.17 1.702.46 2,078.20 1.368.15 1,217.57 484.46 326.94 13,269.19 3.410.41 2.332.14 2.180.02 747.25 618.54 940.00 832. 179,572.12 177,909.os 1.340.00 86.85 6.976.79 31
MJor Capitsl ExptDditure 2700- M4or fepair51reorati¢)n to ehurch 2800- Mqior rtPAirs to JPH M•lor Cspltsl ExpEndltu Tota[• Exp•ndlWY* Grnnd total• 177 723.30 86.85 18 48&68 196.294.71 184 275.Bg NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS A¢Gountlng Policlos 41 Accounting conventlon The financial statements have been prepared in accordance wrth the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 together wtth Financial Reporting Stsnd8rd FRS102 Section 1A. The financial ststements have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by the inclusion of investments at market value and the revaluation of fed assets. The financial statements include all transalon9, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the a¢wunts of church groups thal owe their affiliation to another body, nor those which are informal gatherings of church members. b) Funds accountlng Funds which may be held by the PCC ar8.. unStricted funds- general funds which can be used for PCC ordinary purposes Desnated funds- moni•s set aside by the PCC out of restricted or unrestricted funds for spectfic future purposes or projects. Also monies required to Settle contrads that have been let but not yet Gompleted or invoiced. R8stsi¢led funds- a) income fiom Irusls or endowments which may be expended only on those restricted objects provided in Ihe terms of the trust or bequest- b) donations or grants received for a specifi¢ objed or invited by the PCC for • spe¢ffic object. The funds may only be expended on the specffic object for which they were given. Any balance remalning unspent al the end of the year is carried forward as a balance on that fund. Endomnent funds- funds the capital of which must be maintained. only income arising from the investment of the endowmenl may be used, either as restricted or unrestricted funds, dependlng on the purpose Set out in the terms of the original endowment. c) Incomlng resources All incoming resources are accounted for gross. dl Voluntary Income Colle¢lions are r8cognised when received. Planned giving receivable is recognised only whèn received. Incom8 tax recoverable on Gift Aid donations is recognised in the period it relates to. VA Tr8cl8im grants are recognised when received. othér Grants and legacies are reeognised when received. Income from investments Dividends and Interest entitlements are accounted for when received. -32-
All other income All other income is recognised when il is received. e) Resources used Resources expended are accounted for on an accruals basis and are accounted for gross. Grants Grant5 and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded when the award Create$ a legal obligatlon on the PCC. Church a¢tlvltles The diocesan Common Mission Fund is accounted for when paid. Fixed Assèts rangible fixed assets Consecrated and beneficed propety of any kind is excluded from the accounts by s. 96{2) of the Charilie$ Act 1993. Movable church furnishing held by the Priest-in£harge and Churchwardens on special trusl for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal are considered as inalienable property unless consecrated. They are listed in the church's inventory which can be inspected. All éxpenditure on consecrated or beneficed buildings and individual items costing under £5,000 are written off in the year incurred. Depre¢iallon Depreciation 1$ ¢alculated to write down the cost of tangible fixed assets, excluding freehold properties, over their expected useful lives. The rates generally applicable are.. Fixiures and fittings Compuler and other equipment 25%_330/0 Straight line 10 _ 330/0 Straight line No deprecialion is provided on freehold propety as it is the PCC'S policy to maintain these assets in a continual state of sound repair. The useful economic lrfe of these assets is so long and residual values so high that any depreciation would not be material. These assets wll be subject to annual impairment reviews. Provlsion will be made if the has been any pemianent diminution in value. Inv•stm•nts Investments would be stated at market value at the balance sh88t date. g) Current Assets Amounts owing to the PCC at 31 December in rPe of fees, rents or other income are shown as debtors less provision for amounts that may prove uncolle¢tible. h} Cash and Deposits Short term deposits include cash held on deposti ether with the CBF Church of England Funds, or at the bank. -33-
Dl$¢lo$ures Ernployees.. The average number of employees during the year 2025 was 1. Pension Provlslon. The PCC participates in the Pension Builder 2014 Scheme section of the Church Workers Pension Fund (CWPF) for lay staff, administered by the Church of England PensTrons Board. This is a Defined Benefits Scheme that provides a cash balance lump sum at retirement, wilh assets hehj separately from participating employers. Pension contributions are reoorded in an account for each member to which discretionary bonuses may be added by the Board before retirement, dependent on investment experience and other factors. The accrued account balance 1$ payable from members, Normal Pension Age. There is no sub-division of assets belKen employers and therefore the stheme is considered to be a multl4mployer scheme as desciibed in Section 28 of FRS 102. It is not possible to attribute assets and liabilities to specTfic employers and this means that contributions are accounted for as rf the Scheme were a defined ¢ontribution s¢heme. The pension$ ¢osts charged in the year are the employer's contributions payable A valuatlon of the Pension Builder Scheme is carried out once every three years. The most recent was carried out as at 31 December 2019. For the Pension Builder 2014 section. the valuation revealed a surplus of £2.Sm (notffication on 1 March that this figure should be £5.Sm) on the ongoing assumptions used. There is no requirement for deficit payment$ at the current time. The al structure of the scheme is such that rf another employer fails, the PCC could become responsible for paying a share of that employer's pension liabilities. Independent Examinevs Fee.. The amount due to Behegan Lynes for their independent examination of these accounts is £800 +VAT. PCC Funds The PCC'S policy is to hold in designated r8ser¥es the èqulvalent of two months of general running costs and an additional one month'¥ salary Costs. In addltlon the PCC seeks to hold around £30,000 In designated funds for the future repalr of the Church and John Pearson Hall. Flnancial Policies and Proto¢ols In April 2021 the Slanding Committee (SC) reviewed intsrnal financial practices and approved.. a) Payments Cheques issued 8re signed by hvo signatorles from a panel ¢onsisting of the Churchwardens, Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer. Cheques 8re seldom used now. Onllne BACS payments are made by th8 Treasurer and monitored ty the Assistant Treasurer. Payments are scheduled and countersigned by a Churchwarden and the Treasurer at regular inlervals. Direct debit payments are approved when the supply or service starts. An Expenditure Approval Reglgler ts maintained in which all non-pay or charitable giwng payments over £1000 are recorded and presented to the SC annually for approval. The register gives details of the supplier, amount, purpose and what prior approval h8s been given. Expense relmbursement clalm8 should be submitted to the Treasurer or Assistant Treasurer with written receipts. and confimiing that any appropriate authorisalion h8S been obtained. Clergy should complete and submil an expense claim form along with receipls and mileage detsils.
bl Delegated Authorlty for Spending Generally - up to £800. Church Officers can spend on routine items within their area of responsibilty up 10 £500. without the need Io seèk prior approval. The Treasurer will monitor these payments and spending patterns for reasonableness, raising concems rf nesary. If possible more than one quotation should be sought for non- routlne expenditure. From £600 to £1000. Items expected to exceed £500, up to £1000, should be approved in advance by the Clergy (Mission) or Churchwardens {other matters), wth the Treasurer advised when approval given. Unusual items should be approved in consultstion with the TreasureT. Over £1000. Ilems exceeding £1000 should always be approved in advance by the SC. In an emergency, SC members should be consulted, if possible, belore action taken and expenditure incurred. Substantial expenditurè of an unusual nature, such as extensive repair5 or improvements. should be approved in advance by the PCC on recommendation from the SC with èslimated costs. c) Speclflc Approvals The Fees Bank Account is managed by the Benefice Administrator and monitored by the Treasurer or Assislant Treasurer. The monthly relum of st31utory fees to the diocese and the corresponding payment is approved before submission by the Treasurer and a Churchwarden. Flower Fund Bank Account for Church flowers Is managed by the Treasurer. Fabrlc Maintenance Work is overseen by the Fabri¢ Manager, who is 8Uthorised to obtain quotations for projects up to £50D for approval by the SC. Projects over £1000 need a report outlining the proposed work for prior approval. dl Management of Income Cash receiv•d should always be counted by people together as a matter of best practice in order to protect them from challenge. The Independent Examiner regularty stresses the importance of this in his report on the Annual Accounts. This should apply to Church Co1ctIOns. donations box, fund-raising, social events and all other activities where the money accrues lo the Church. Incomo recelved must Èt accounted for gross (without deduction of any expenses incurred raising the income) and expenses claimed for subsequent reimbursement by the TreasLtrer. Investment of SuTplus Funds. The SC and PCC should adopt a policy for the investment of funds judged surplus to current requirements. This should have regard to the length of time the money is unlikely to be required 8nd the risk of loss on the chosen investments. e) Annual Charltable Glvlng The amount and allocation of annual charitable giving is considered and approved by the PCC ea¢h year, usualty In November, following the receipt of appropriate information and recommendations from the Treasurer. In addition to this, deciSn$ may be made by the ¢lergy and chur¢hwardens throughout the year, consulting with SC where il is considered appropriate, to allo¢ate collections for particular services to specific charities OT Other appropriate ¢auses. 35-
Index Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Pages 4-5 Pages 8-8 Page9-10 Pages 10 Page 10-12 Page12 Pages 13 Pages 13-14 Page 14 Page15 Page16 Pages 17 Page17-18 Page18 Pag819 Page19-20 P8ge 21 Pages 22 Pages 23 Page 24- 36 Cover Sheet Statement of Wf(ness Annual Meeting Report ofchurch Parochial Council Minutes ofthe APCM held on the 29.04.25 Churchwardens Alresford Deanerysynod Children, Youth 8nd F8rnily CateringTe8m Church Cleaning and Churches together in Alrtsford Coffee, Cake and Chat Creation Care Fabric and Maintenance Flowers and Looking Forward Lay Pastoral Visitors and Magazine Stjohn's Prayer Team Safegu8rding Table Talk and Tower Wortd Teem Standing Committee Approval Certificate Auditors Approval Certificate Finance Cover Sheet Statement of Financial Actwltles This 2025 Annu81 Report and the accompanyingfinanci81 statementswere adopted bythe PCC meeting on Signed: Dale: 10.03.26 36-