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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 se￿iCeS simultaneously meaning onlythe 11am Se￿iCe8 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.
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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
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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- c￿VENANTED 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 CharIt￿S 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
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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 rer￿VatIOn 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:
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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
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ststement of Flnanclal Activities
Unrtstrlded Re$lrleted Endowixent
rund5
fund5
futtd5
Total
fuDd5
PYloY y￿r
funds
InEom• ind •ndowm•nl• from:
DonatK)ns and *8cies
othertrading B¢*vit
ch￿￿h Actiwtres
Other Ir￿￿Me
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•￿dtt￿l•I r•soul￿ bgfore
tMnsf•r
Tr•nsferB
Gross translers betr￿n 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 Donat￿n5
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
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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$t Gift Aid Account
NatW85t FIow8r Account
Lloyds Fees Account
CCLA ICBFI A￿Unt
Nati0m￿de Account
Legacy Investment PortfdK)
Accounts R8C8Nab
Total Cuff•nt a•••ts
27,711.70
2.43
618.19
10.00
126.002.19
19,849.38
2.43
467.58
10.00
140,125.18
14,762.50
169,107.01
11,403.67
171.858.22
Llabllitits
e699
Z04
Agency ¢d￿CtIOnS
Accounts Payable
Totsl LSabilitte4
N•tA#s•t surplu6 Id•fl¢ttl
525.09
7,232.31
7,757.40
112.996.30
7.118.22
7,118.22
193.681.12
Reserves
Exces8lldeftit} to datè
Starting balances
Goins on investment 888ets
Total R•s•rv•$
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. Not￿tst 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
Ll*blllty-Ag¢n¢y A¢¢O￿nts
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
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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
su1￿10￿1&
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
Su￿014
ChU￿bR¥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
su￿101•1$
IA••t and E•t
Re51ricted
728.14
518.61
209.53
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su￿tO￿ls
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
SU￿t01￿11 31,793.19
31.793.19
31,793.19
Rlng•rs
R8Strict8d
496.32
496.32
496.32
496.32
Su1￿10181$
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
Or4*r 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￿￿¢00r￿S
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(ts￿eK 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
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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 unrestrict￿1
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 tY*ding attivltieB
0901 . Watercr¢$$ Feslval Fund
Raising
0902- Other Fund raisiThJ activil*s
0903- Social Events
0903A- Youth Group Contr*utionB
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 Ad￿￿sIr￿j
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
expendi￿re
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- WOr￿￿j Èxpen$g$ 01
Incumbent IBI
2102- WorkiThJ Exp8nse6 of
Assi8tsnt Clergy IBI
2103- W0￿1￿j experts&s of
assistant staff IBI
2104- Recloryl stsff housirrfj IB}
2105- Benefice Adlninistration
expenses
2200- Mission & Evangelism costs
2301- Church InsurarK8
2302- Chun* c￿anIng
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¢ ot￿r 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
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M*Jor Capitsl ExptDditure
2700- M4or fepair51re*orati¢)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 f￿ed
assets. The financial statements include all transa￿lon9, 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..
un￿Stricted funds- general funds which can be used for PCC ordinary purposes
Des￿nated 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.
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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 r￿Pe￿ 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.
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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 ne￿sary. 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 Co1￿ctIOns. 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, deciS￿n$ 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.
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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
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