‘The Light of Christ in Lightwater’
To Be, To Love, To Tell
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL for the year ended 31[st] December 2025
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ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING Wednesday 29th April 2026, 8.00 pm All Saints’ Lightwater
Registered Charity No. 1128176
MEETING OF PARISHIONERS – 8.00 pm
Wednesday 29[th] April 2026
AGENDA
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Apologies for absence
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Election of Church Wardens
Followed by
ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH LIGHTWATER ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING AGENDA
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Prayer
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Apologies for absence
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Minutes of last APCM meeting – 23rd April 2025
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The Reports
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a. Electoral Roll
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b. Churchwardens’ Report
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c. Safeguarding Report d. Parish Reports
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e. Parish Stewardship Report
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f. Deanery Synod Report g. Questions of clarification
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- The Accounts
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a. Treasurer’s Report
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b. Presentation of All Saints’ PCC Accounts
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c. Questions of clarification
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- Elections
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a. Parochial Church Council
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b. Deanery Synod
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Appointment of Independent Examiner
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Questions
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Vicar’s Report 10. Closing prayers
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ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH LIGHTWATER - ANNUAL REPORTS FOR 2025
ELECTORAL ROLL
At the end of December 2025 there were 122 members on the All Saints’ Church Lightwater Electoral Roll.
96 were resident in the Parish and 26 were non-resident.
Details of members removed and added for that year are not included as a new Roll was prepared for that year.
At the APCM in April 2025 the members were 121 which increased to 122 in September 2025.
The revised roll for 2026 was published on 13th April 2026 and has 122 members, 96 of whom are resident in the Parish and 26 of whom are non-resident. In the period from 1/1/2026 to the 2026 APCM, two new resident members were added and two deceased members were removed.
As the membership as at the end of December 2024 was 128, the membership has decreased by 6 from that date to the present.
Mike Bradshaw
CHURCH ATTENDANCE IN 2025
Our Sunday morning services are offered at 9.30am and 11am, and our on-line broadcast relays the 9.30am service ‘live’, with the further option to see the service on-line as a recording afterwards.
Average Sunday attendance in 2025 (2024) was 87 (90) adults and 10 (8) children. Our October Return (average of October Sundays) was 89 adults and 10 children. On-line attendance continued to be a typical 25 views in the week following each Sunday – some of these may have been people watching only briefly, but others may have had more than one attender, including a regular group watching at Lakeview Care Home.
‘Fun at 4’ is held once a month on Sunday afternoons, with an average attendance in 2025 of 3 families out of a pool of 8, and the seasonal Fun at 4 service ‘Christmas is Coming’ attracting 13 children and 11 parents.
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Mid-month, our Songs of Praise continued to receive an average attendance of 35.
For Christmas, attendance at the 2025 Carol Service in church was 152 (123). Attendance at Christmas Eve crib services 188 (200), Midnight Service in church 46 (49), and Christmas Day 81 (77). There were 2 Holy Week Reflections and 3 Advent Reflections offered by church groups.
In 2025 we held or led 1 (0) Weddings, 4 (6) Baptisms, 14 (15) Funerals.
Services are conducted regularly at Moorlands and Lakeview care homes with a monthly average attendance (including our teams) of 12 (Moorlands) and 15 (Lakeview).
Revd David Sigsworth
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL REVIEW OF THE YEAR - 2025
The full Parochial Church Council held 6 meetings during the year, including the APCM, with an average attendance of 72%. The PCC Standing Committee held 5 meetings during the year, in preparation for the PCC meetings.
The APCM in April 2025 was held in All Saints’ church, with 2 new members elected to the PCC.
Eleni Mesaritis Daniel
SAFEGUARDING REPORT 2025
The care and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults involved in church activities is the responsibility of the whole church and we were pleased to welcome Mark Russell from the Guildford Diocese Safeguarding Team at our 2025 Safeguarding Sunday in January. Mark, who reiterated this message that safeguarding is the responsibility of everyone, demonstrated this by enveloping us all in one circle of a ball of wool.
The Incumbent and the PCC are responsible for implementing safeguarding in the church, supported by Andy Hockey and Denise Taylor, the two Parish Safeguarding Officers (PSOs). Safeguarding is always on the PCC agenda to ensure policies and safeguarding training are up to date. In 2025 the Church of England shifted from a reactive, decentralized approach to a heavily scrutinised system, aiming for full independence moving from a "duty to have due regard" to a mandatory "duty to comply" with safeguarding codes of practice. The PCC complies with the requirements imposed under section 5A
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of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016, as amended by the Safeguarding (Code of Practice) Measure 2021.
We use a Parish Dashboard to monitor implementation of all safeguarding measures. Both we and the Diocese can see what we have been doing and how up to date we are in our monitoring and following the required Safeguarding processes. This Dashboard is a very useful online tool that consolidates key data on an easy-to-read screen. For example, it tells us when policies and risk assessments need a yearly check. Recently, a second section has been introduced; a hub. This tracks that we follow the safer recruitment process. Job roles and training are monitored here. We have used this to safer recruit our new Children and Families Community Worker and volunteers for our new monthly Good Times Café.
We also continue to promote Safeguarding openly on our website and around the church buildings with information and signposts how to report a concern as well as where victims can go for help. To highlight this the diocese introduced a poster campaign: See it! Hear it! Report it! This year one safeguarding issue was raised, and processes have been tightened up following this incident.
We would like to thank Jackie Gray who has handled our DBS enquiries this year. We are currently asking for a volunteer to take the DBS Validator role on. We appreciate the PCC for their support to make All Saints’ a safe place to visit and thank all who have completed their safeguarding training – vital to ensuring we are all on the same page following Church of England requirements.
Andrew Hockey & Denise Taylor – Parish Safeguarding Officers
FINANCE REPORT 2025
2025 was a strong year financially for All Saints’ thanks to the generosity of our regular givers, a larger than usual level of one off donations and legacies and an unexpected grant of £7,671 towards our Youth Ministry. Full details of receipts and payments can be found in the 2025 accounts which have been independently examined by John Merricks.
Whilst the accounts show a surplus for 2025 without the grant and one off items mentioned above we would only just have broken even and costs continue to increase, particularly Parish Share and energy costs. We
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encourage everybody to review their giving regularly and to make use of the Parish Giving Scheme.
The grant received from Windlesham United Charities was from the closing of The Duchess of Gloucester and RE Cooper Charities. This covered all of our Youth and Children’s Ministry costs in 2025 and will fund the first few months of 2026. This includes Jess, our Youth & Children’s community worker who was appointed towards the end of the year. Once the grant funds are exhausted around the middle of 2026 this ministry will need to be funded from regular giving.
There was a relatively low spend on major repairs and upgrades in 2025 with the office refurbishment, some window repairs and improvements to the Wifi and AV systems.
We had over £100,000 in the bank at the end of 2025. The PCC agreed reserves of just under £40,000 and we will need to spend part of the remaining £60,000 on a new, carbon neutral heating system for the church soon (depending on the levels of grant funding available). This still leaves us with some scope for further projects and the PCC will discuss this in the coming months.
Thank you to all who give so generously to support our work, to the Parish Office Team, Stewardship Recorder, Payroll Administrator and those who manage the finances of the hall, magazine and other ventures. Thank you also to John Merricks who has agreed to be the independent examiner for the 2026 financial year (subject to approval at the APCM).
Richard Harbord took over from Imran Daniel as treasurer during 2025. Richard will be stepping down in 2026 owing to work commitments. We thank Richard and Imran for their service in the role. A new treasurer will be announced in due course.
Chris Williams
FABRIC REPORT
The Church building and contents are insured for £3,330,000 and the Hall building for £1,436,486 and contents for £81,311.
The last Quinquennial Inspection by our Architect carried out in 2022 continues to be a guide to scheduling our planned maintenance. Maintaining the structure of the building continues to be a priority.
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Decoration and reconfiguration of the office has been completed in conjunction with the office manager.
Despite numerous emails and phone calls to the suggested stone masons there has been no response/action to the request to repair the top step to the church entrance. This matter continues to be chased up.
The Challen Room window facing the Church has been altered to make it a means of escape under current Building Regs and an escape ladder has been installed under the window.
Handrails have been fitted to either side of the Chancel steps. Lightbulbs have been replaced where necessary.
The Hall and Church boilers, which are almost 30 years old, are inspected and serviced annually. The safety warning notice has been re-issued on one of the church boilers due to an escape of gas. This cannot be repaired as parts are no longer available, however as the gas supply has not been disconnected the continued operation of the boiler remains ‘at risk’.
As a result of the boilers now being obsolete their replacement is under consideration and quotations for the supply and installation of an electric heating system for the Church have been requested.
Quotations to convert the external flood lights to LED have been received but as they are in the region of £3000 a check on the electricity consumption will be carried out (in conjunction with a full check on the church consumption) to determine the cost effectiveness of replacement.
Richard Storer
MISSION GIVING
In 2025, All Saints’ Church was able to extend financial support to a wide family of mission partners: Prison Fellowship, Release International, CYFC, Rainbow Africa, A Rocha, Scripture Union, and Besom in Camberley. Your generosity made this possible. Your giving to All Saints’ has helped us stand alongside organisations working for justice, compassion, environmental care, and the sharing of faith in practical, life‑giving ways.
Alongside these mission partners, All Saints’ also contributed to other charities, including WaterAid and Connect Counselling. These partnerships
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reflect our shared desire to see hope, dignity, and practical support reach those who need it most.
We have been especially blessed that so many of these charities accepted Revd David Sigsworth’s invitation to visit us and share updates on their work. Hearing directly from them has deepened our understanding, strengthened our prayers, and reminded us that our giving truly makes a difference.
As we look ahead, the mission team has decided that in early 2026 we will continue our support for Prison Fellowship, Release International, CYFC, Rainbow Africa, A Rocha, Scripture Union, and Besom. Other charities will also continue to receive support through other events such as Lent Lunches and Christmas giving campaigns.
Your kindness enables All Saints’ to be part of God’s work far beyond our parish boundaries, and it strengthens the bonds of compassion and partnership that lie at the heart of our mission.
Jim Porter
THE COFFEE SHOP
Following a handover from Derek and Carol I officially began organising the Coffee Shop in September 2025.
The coffee shop continues to be well supported within the local community, maintaining a steady and positive level of attendance. It remains an important social hub where people gather regularly, reflecting its ongoing value to those who use it.
In October, a price increase was implemented, raising the cost of drinks and cakes from £1.00 to £1.50. This adjustment was necessary to help cover an increase in rent for the library premises. The change was introduced smoothly and the reason for the increase was explained, there were no complaints from customers, indicating continued goodwill and understanding from the community.
The team of helpers has remained consistent, providing stability and continuity in the running of the coffee shop.
In addition, the “Hear Here” clinic operates separately but within the same setting. Supported by Derek, Sherayne, and Pam Newman, the clinic has
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proven to be a great success. It attracts individuals specifically seeking the service, further enhancing the value of the venue as a community resource.
Overall, the coffee shop continues to thrive, supported by dedicated volunteers and a local community, while also hosting complementary services that broaden its reach and impact.
Simone Miles
GOOD TIMES CAFÉ
The Good Times Café was established in October 2025 and has since been running successfully on the first Friday of every month. It has quickly become a valued and well-attended community event, supported by a strong and dedicated team of leaders who contribute consistently to its smooth operation.
A key feature of the café is the generosity of volunteer bakers, who regularly donate a variety of cakes. Initially, tea and coffee were supplied by the church hall; however, thanks to the ongoing donations from guests, the café now generates sufficient funds to purchase its own refreshments, demonstrating a sustainable and community-supported model.
Attendance typically ranges between 25 and 45 visitors per session, although numbers can vary depending on the weather. Despite this, the café continues to maintain a warm and welcoming environment that encourages repeat attendance.
Funds raised through donations have also enabled the café to enhance its offering. Notably, proceeds have been used to provide live entertainment and sausage rolls at the Christmas party, with additional support from the local Co-Op in the form of donated mince pies.
The atmosphere within the café is friendly and relaxed, with background music contributing to an enjoyable setting. Each table is thoughtfully arranged with puzzles, quizzes, and magazines to encourage interaction and engagement among visitors. In addition, a different activity is organised each month, ranging from quizzes to sing-along sessions, ensuring variety and continued interest.
An information table is positioned near the entrance, offering signposting to local community support services, further reinforcing the café’s role as a valuable community hub. A voluntary donations basket is also available on the cake table, allowing guests to contribute at their discretion.
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Looking ahead, the café will further support the community by trialling the “Hear Here” clinic within the setting. This will provide visitors with convenient access to the service during café sessions, enhancing the range of support available and strengthening the café’s role as an inclusive and supportive community space.
Overall, the Good Times Café has established itself as a successful, inclusive, and sustainable initiative that continues to bring people together and support the local community.
Simone Miles
SONGS OF PRAISE
During Derek’s absence, we were very grateful that the Vicar was able to continue leading Songs of Praise, and we are pleased to report that everything went smoothly. The congregations have remained encouragingly steady, and it has been wonderful to see that people continue to enjoy the service, as well as the tea and fellowship that follow each week.
Those who lead and organise the service wish to express their heartfelt thanks to everyone for their ongoing support - especially those who kindly contribute cakes and manage the tea operation, help with the clearing up afterwards, and provide lifts to and from the service for others. A very special thank you goes to Zelda Smyly, for playing the organ so faithfully and regularly, and also to Pam Newman, who is always at the helm of the sound and vision desk with such quiet efficiency and care.
We are deeply thankful for all these gifts of time, talent, and kindness, which make our time together so warm and welcoming.
Derek Browning
YOUTH & CHILDREN
OUTREACH
The appointment of Jess Spath as our Children and Families Community Worker in October, has been really encouraging. See her report, below, for all the ways Jess is engaging in our outreach.
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We continue to have very good relationships with Lightwater Village School. Through 2025 David took assemblies each half term at both schools. These are always well received and include a Bible story at each assembly. Unfortunately, David missed the Christmas Assemblies, due to ill health.
The Church hosted Carol services for Hammond school and the Scouts – both really blessed times.
The Remembrance Day service in the Hall saw children, youth and parents of our uniformed organisations packing the hall for this community event. We received lots of positive feedback.
At Christmas we welcomed families to ‘Christmas is Coming’ and to our morning and afternoon Nativity services on Christmas Eve. The puppets helped very young children to engage with the Christmas story. And our own children and young people led the afternoon service, performing a ‘Television shows’ retelling of the first Christmas – all based on the young people’s ideas! The services were very well received by all those who came.
Ruth Kidd
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES COMMUNITY WORKER REPORT
Since beginning this new role in October 2025, I have been guided by the church’s vision ‘To be the Light of Christ in Lightwater’ and ‘To be, to love and to tell’.
The first 3 months were guided by 2 main probation objectives to establish partnerships with community organisations and identify and initiate one workable activity. This was successfully achieved by establishing positive relationships with several community hubs, such as the Infant and Junior Schools and the local library as well as initial conversations with uniformed organisations. I also delivered Christingle Workshops with the Infants School as well as leading the Year 3/4 Nativity at All Saints Church with children and their parents present. Additionally, I have set up a Children and Families Network for peers holding similar roles.
The current focus of the role is to further engage with children aged 11 and younger, and their parents, (with particular focus on Junior aged children, identified as a ‘missing gap’ in current ministry), share feedback and contribute to the wider church’s congregation, and further enhance my faith and knowledge through the Foundations in Ministry course.
I ran a Pancake Party on Shrove Tuesday for Junior aged children which was enjoyed. Thus far this year, my outreach to the local schools has grown. I have attended the Junior School Careers Week to talk about my role, provided
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classes on the meaning of Easter at the Infant School and provided an Easter Storytime session for the local Library. I’ve also engaged well with the Scouts organisation, providing a session in the Church building on Easter for the Cubs and this is also planned for another Cub group in the Summer. There is also a plan to provide an activity for children at Lightwater Fete.
Jess Spath
SUNDAY MORNING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S GROUPS
The children and youth are quick to share and take part in services, through thanks, drama, reading, prayers, and we value their contributions. Two of our older youth continue to be most appreciated for their part in the music group, and another youth continues to be part of the 9.30am congregation-family.
Children’s Sunday morning group continues to meet in the Challen room during the 11am service. The number of children who regularly attend remains steady with an average of 6- 8 children aged between 7 and 14 each Sunday. We also have some older teenagers who choose to join us. We enjoy games and fun, we pray, engage in craft activities and challenge young minds to explore the Bible. Recently we studied and responded to the Lord’s Prayer, focusing each week on a different part of the prayer. Although many activities are undertaken together the children also separate into two groups to enable them to better explore faith in the most age-appropriate way. Thanks to the team: Ruth Kidd, Penelope Mullens and Barbara Williams, with the support of Sarah Dearling.
Penelope Mullens
Small Saints meet on a Sunday during the 11am service and provides an opportunity for under 6s to meet with God and learn about Jesus, and enables their parents to have some quiet time in church. We follow a similar structure each week to ensure some consistency for the young children starting with a song where they can make as much noise as they want, followed by a more gentle ‘Welcome’ song. We try and link our Bible story to the readings in church if they are appropriate followed by prayer. We then have a time of play and doing craft and colouring together. There is a dedicated team who take it in turn to help run and support Small Saints, including Jackie Gray, Tanya Harrison, Norma Newman and Sherayne Sigsworth. We would love more people to join the team so if you have a heart for the very young, please do let us know. Thank you.
Sherayne Sigsworth
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FUN AT 4 SERVICE
Fun @ 4 meets once a month, at 4pm on a Sunday and this year we have again been welcoming both pre school and primary aged children and their families. We have a short service in the church with craft, puppets, action songs and a Bible story, and then we go over to the hall for more craft and play, and a drink and a chat for the grown ups.
This year we have done a special Palm Sunday Easter is Coming service, a Christmas is Coming service in early December, and our Christmas Eve service in church with big puppets and lots of fun. It was lovely to see so many people there. We also enjoyed an indoor party in the hall, (due to wet weather) before our service in September.
Although we don’t always have large numbers of people, the enthusiasm of those who come is a blessing. Our special services also see lots of new faces.
Thanks to Ali Porter, Ruth Kidd, Barbara Williams, Sherayne Sigsworth and to Jess Spath for joining our team with such enthusiasm.
Barbara Williams
YOUTH WORK
SUNDAY EVENING YOUTH GROUP
The evening youth group is continuing. We usually have around 3-4 children from school years 7 to 13 attending on Sunday evenings in the hall between 6 and 7pm, with 4 leaders. We enjoy games and fun, and share the Bible and what faith means to us.
In April, we hosted a social for youth from the Deanery (as part of Camberley Youth Hub). It was wonderful to have youth workers, Joe and Katy, and over 20 youth fill the hall for games and food. And we experienced a very special worship time in the Challen room led by Joe and one of the young people.
In the summer we try to get outside and play some games on the field, which is always popular. Also in the summer, David and Sherayne hosted a barbeque in their garden for the youth group, with delicious food and lots of games. This was very well attended and the parents joined us for drinks at the end. John Peddie (from CYFC) joined us for this event, and he commented on how there ‘was a real sense of family and care for the young people that I haven't experienced in that way before at a youth group.’
David also ran a music course with the youth group on one Sunday evening
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Please do ask any of the leaders if you have a child between years 7-13 who would like to come along and try us out.
Thanks to the team: Jackie Hoare, Ali Porter, Sherayne Sigsworth, Jacqui Munson and Ruth Kidd.
Jacqui Munson
PASTORAL CARE
PASTORAL VISITORS
Our Pastoral visitors offer visits to those who need pastoral support. This may be a hospital visit, a home or care home visit. Our Pastoral Assistants offer a listening ear, prayer and home communion. Their ministry brings spiritual support at times of need.
Wendy Hodgson is now retiring from her responsibilities as a Pastoral Assistant after 20 years – for which we thank her very much. Liz Bradshaw, David Pilfold, David Hawkins, Michael Lewis and Tanya Harrison continue as our Pastoral Assistants.
Ruth Kidd on behalf of the Pastoral Team
CARE HOMES
As All Saints’ Care Homes Coordinator, I take a small team to both our local Care Homes about the middle of each month. We sing songs of praise plus prayers and readings based on the popular BBC series and we thoroughly enjoy interacting with our audiences who rapidly become friends eg; we sing Happy Birthday as appropriate and share tea with them too.
Moorlands is a Nursing Home and most of their residents have critical illnesses needing ‘end of life’ care and we tailor our visits accordingly. Lakeview is a Care Home for the aged (one lady is 111 years old and has been visited by The King!) There are many residents with dementia here and again we treat them as required. I believe they really love our activities as much as we do. I carry out weekly visits to men who are especially lonely or with particular problems on request if they are without anyone to call on them and this can become a rewarding task. All in all we enjoy our time in the Care Homes and I hope our Church will always find people to carry out these lovely visits.
John Child
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PRAYER
The church continues to grow and strengthen its commitment to prayer within the community. A dedicated prayer space has been reintroduced, with the reinstatement of both the prayer corner and the prayer tree at the back of the church. These provide a quiet and reflective area where individuals can leave written prayers and spend time in personal reflection.
The church community is encouraged to share prayer requests in a variety of ways. Requests can be submitted via a dedicated email address, as advertised in Roundabout, or written on prayer cards available in the prayer corner for placement in the prayer box. This ensures that everyone has an accessible and confidential way to seek prayer support. To help keep prayer group members connected and informed, a summary of prayer requests is compiled and shared with the prayer group every two weeks.
The weekly intercessions include prayers for those who are happy to be added to the lectern list for communal prayers during services. In addition, special prayer cards have been issued to mark particular events and were distributed during services, helping to guide and focus the congregation’s prayers at key times. Alongside this, a list of streets within the village has been created, with a rota in place to ensure that every area is prayed for over the course of the year through the intercessions, Roundabout, Midweek Message, and the prayer summary emails.
A Tuesday and Thursday morning prayer group also met weekly during 2025, providing a consistent opportunity for communal prayer and spiritual encouragement. This also includes prayers that are shared more privately, alongside those on the lectern list and any other heartfelt issues.
Together, these activities help foster a supportive and prayerful church environment, ensuring that prayer remains at the heart of church life.
Tanya Harrison
GROUPS
HOME GROUPS
Beta Home Group
We are a group of 7 and since the winter we meet on a Wednesday morning twice a month, with members sharing the hosting.
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We have had a selection of studies. After attending David's SHAPE course in March, we all enjoyed Forever Changed by Rob Parsons. The DVD followed Jesus' journeys in the Holy Land, visiting the places he went to which really brought the stories alive. We are now studying the Lord’s Prayer. Since Peter became unwell John Morton has kindly helped by leading the studies. We enjoy fellowship time and socials. The Advent and Lent reflections are always supported and appreciated.
Peter & Norma Newman
All of the “Cornerstone” group attended the SHAPE course that David ran earlier in 2025 which we found very helpful. The group has studied 'Searching for home' a course about refugee experiences and also more recently done some Scripture Union 'Deeper Encounter' studies on 1 John and Romans 12.
Jacqui Manson
“Dolphins” homegroup meet twice a month at the home of Pam Newman. Prior to that we were graciously hosted by Maureen Clapcott. However, to our great shock and sadness Maureen died suddenly in November and we mourn the passing of our lovely friend who had been part of the group for over 20 years. We miss her and speak of her often. Over the year we much enjoyed the Youtube based “Hymns we love” and did a lengthy study of the book of Esther. On occasion we also watched episodes of “Facing the Canon” where people were interviewed about their Christian journey always followed by discussion. At the beginning of each meeting we ask for prayer requests, and at the end of each meeting these prayer requests are made. As a group, we support each other in good times and bad.
Jackie Gray
"Questions" homegroup meets on Wednesday evenings, and usually enjoy a welcome chat; an introduction to what the topic is for that week; and a worship song chosen by a member who will explain why they have chosen it and why it is special for them. We will then focus on the study for the week, which is often preceded by a short video, we look at different parts of the Bible and will follow set courses, most recently the CofE Easter course and look back to see what we have learnt, or how we come can closer to God, or how we might change ourselves for the better, or all of these things! We have a time of open and shared prayer and keep a record of our prayer topics to look back and celebrate our prayers being answered! We also enjoy planning for, and conducting, church reflection events, either at Christmas or Easter.
Philip and Denise Blakebrough
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A big thank you to all our home group leaders during 2025. A leaflet is available in the church foyer for anyone interested in joining a group, or please speak to a home group member or the Vicar. We look forward to welcoming new members and setting up new groups as our church family grows and changes.
Revd David Sigsworth
ALL SAINTS’ MOTHERS’ UNION
MU has had a busy 90th birthday year. Subjects at our meetings included South Sudan, Demystifying Dementia, British Sign Language, and the Channel Tunnel & Crossrail.
We attended a prayer service at Guildford Cathedral, and the Diocesan Lady Day service, also at the Cathedral. MU Guildford held a summer party for families from local women’s refuges and asylum seekers who live locally. We held two fundraising lunches which raised £331 in total. In June we provided a display for the Flower Festival at the Village Fete, on the theme ‘Thank you for the music’.
Our 90th birthday celebrations took place in August. We decorated the Hall with home-made bunting, had a quiz about events over the last 90 years, and 52 members, supporters and guests enjoyed a wonderful afternoon tea, followed by musical entertainment. Long-service certificates were presented to eight ladies who had been members of MU for more than 25 years. A raffle raised £234 for MU projects. Donations go to support for women’s refuges, Away From It All breaks for families under stress, parenting courses, and work in local prisons.
In October we took a very full carload of harvest goods, including toiletries, to ‘Your Sanctuary’ women’s refuges, for which they were very grateful. November was time for our annual ‘box wrapping’ session for The Besom Christmas hampers (73 completed this year!) At our December meeting we enjoyed tea, a quiz and a raffle, the proceeds of which totalled £128. We continue to help the Baby & Toddler group with serving refreshments at their sessions.
During the year we welcomed 3 new members, but sadly lost 4 members, 3 of whose membership had lapsed because of ill health. We miss all of them, but particularly Maureen Clapcott who was a tremendous supporter of MU and a lovely friend.
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Thank you to all our members and congregation for continuing generosity in raising funds for MU projects and donating practical goods for the refuges. We ended the year with 33 members.
Pam Newman
THE CHOIR
The regular choir currently consists of 5 ladies and 4 men, but this has often been significantly augmented for specific services on Mothering Sunday, Easter Sunday, Harvest Festival, All Saints Day and the Christmas Eve Midnight Service.
For the Christmas Carol Service the choir combines with The Music Group.
Additional members would be made most welcome.
Michael Lewis
WORSHIP GROUP
The group plays on the second and fourth Sundays each month for the 11:00 services. I would like to thank all the group for their dedication and support, attending rehearsals and in addition, playing at special events and services.
Our current members are Judith (vocals), Jackie (vocals), Layla (keyboard), Jacob (clarinet), David (violin) and me (bass guitar).
Our music library is sourced from the CCLI ‘SongSelect’ library covering both traditional and contemporary styles. Many of the songs we introduced during the year have now become well established in our repertoire to become new favourites, and we are really pleased to hear that the mix of songs offered is being well received.
Finally, the group is always open to new talent! If you would like to join in, please come and have a chat with me about possibilities. It would be great if we could find new players and singers to join us!
Mark Hoare
SOCIAL COMMITTEE
During the year we have arranged a number of social events commencing with our popular Games Afternoon which was, once again, very well received. A number of board games and jigsaws are set out and people opt for their
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favourite or bring their own for others to join them. Tea and coffee or soft drinks are available with pizza, garlic bread and cake served later in the afternoon.
On Maundy Thursday we had our annual meal consisting of lamb pies and salad, followed by fresh fruit and small cakes. Our thanks to George Arthur, our local butcher, for kindly preparing and cooking the pies for us, delivering them piping hot to the hall.
Later in the year a party of thirty people visited Sonning Mill to see Death Comes to Pendlebury. This year the theatre had a new set up with waitress service instead of self service. There were a few hiccups but hopefully these will be ironed out by the next visit.
In October, 76 people including young children, teenagers and the not so young, sat down for Harvest Supper. They were served with cottage pie followed by homemade fruit crumble and custard. The evening ended with ‘home grown’ entertainment, much enjoyed by all.
Early in December, 49 people enjoyed a lovely Christmas meal, once again prepared and served by Sandra of Food for Thought. Later in December we arranged the festive refreshments following our annual Carol Service which is always well supported.
I would like to express my thanks to all the Committee for their hard work during each event together with those always willing to lend a hand when needed.
Valerie Barnard
ECO GROUP
The group continues our ‘Eco Church’ journey using ideas and resources by ‘A. Rocha’, who encourages us to assess our environmental credentials across five areas of church life – worship, buildings, use of land, community & global justice, and in our lifestyle.
In 2025 we started our journey towards the Gold Award and to assist with this, we are compiling an “Evidence File” to document the ways in which we are committing to the Eco Church programme.
Various initiatives were started or continued throughout the year. Here are some of them, listed under the five areas mentioned above.
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Worship
We hosted another Environment Sunday and were visited by Simon Brown from A Rocha. We talk about the environment regularly in the All-Age slot in our weekly contemporary service, especially when we have eco events coming up. We pray for issues relating to the climate crisis and for the people across the world who are severely affected by climate change.
Buildings
We continue with existing measures and to look at additional ways to reduce our carbon footprint including
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Using electricity supplied via a “green tariff”.
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Promoting green and food waste recycling wherever possible by hall users.
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Using low energy bulbs or LED lights throughout the premises.
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Using recycled paper products wherever we can.
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Purchasing eco products for our buildings
Use of land
We have started to compile a Land Management plan to evidence how we are currently using our land and what impact this has had on the local wildlife. Members of our Sunday Youth Group have prepared the soil and replanted the wildflower meadow area to the side of the church and this year we were successful in growing & identifying several wildflower varieties using the iNaturalist App.
We added a bird box and planting to attract insects and bees to the area already designated to support eco projects at the side of the church. Members of our congregation took part in the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch in January.
The collaboration continues between members of the church and the Brownies to maintain a community herb garden and residents can often be seen coming to look at or pick some herbs.
Community & Global Justice
The latest Gold Award places a greater focus on campaigning and championing green issues. We have joined a joint churches eco group in the Surrey Heath Deanery which helps us to collaborate and share ideas with other churches. We added our voice to a campaign by adding signatures to a Diocesan quilt patch for a march on parliament to highlight the importance of green issues. At our Village Fete in May, we had the opportunity to speak with our local MP and make him aware of our Eco Church initiative. Our community engagement this year has included
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Holding another Swap & Shop event and Book Sale
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Running the Puzzle Swap from October to March
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Regularly contributing articles to Roundabout/MWM and using our noticeboard to encourage support for national and international events, for example COP30, Carbon Fast, The Big Plastic Count and Earth Hour
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Supporting Water Aid with the proceeds of our Lent Lunches
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Holding a litter pick in March
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Collecting ink cartridges and bras for recycling, raising funds for Recycle4Charity and Against Breast Cancer charities (resp) in the process
Personal Lifestyle
We have encouraged eco lifestyle changes through Roundabout Lightwater articles, materials displayed on our Eco Board in the hall and by promoting many of the activities and events mentioned above via social media. This year we handed out a revised personal lifestyle audit and issued an invitation for our congregation to take part by completing it. We encouraged all those who received it to look at personal choices and activities and visit the Creation Care website for help and ideas.
With thanks to Philip & Denise Blakeborough, Erin Brember, David & Sherayne Sigsworth, as members of the Eco Group in 2025.
Jackie Hoare
CARBON NEUTRAL GROUP
All Saints’ continues to work towards the Church of England’s Carbon Neutral vision. By far and away the biggest contributor to our Carbon footprint is the use of gas boilers connected to radiators to heat the church and hall. Both buildings have high ceilings and are not insulated. This means that this method of heating is very inefficient. In the church we have been exploring replacing our aging boilers with electric infrared heaters. As all of the electricity we use is from renewable sources this will have a significant impact on our carbon footprint.
The installation will be expensive but we will almost certainly qualify for some grant funding and will be able to sell some of the copper piping that will be removed. Because the church is only heated for services and other meetings it is likely that the running costs will be similar to the gas boilers. Visually the new heaters will look different as they will hang from the ceiling and the type of heat will feel different.
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The hall is more challenging as it needs to be heated for much longer throughout the week. Its boilers are newer so we can spend some time investigating options over the next few years.
We also continue to explore quick wins through improved insulation and heating controls.
Thank you to Josie Coltman, Richard Storer and Philip Blakeborough who have all contributed to the work this year.
Chris Williams
LIGHTWATER VILLAGE FETE - 21 JUNE 2025
Due to a clash with the local celebrations for the 80th anniversary of VE Day the 2025 Village fete took place on Saturday 21 June and was renamed the Lightwater Midsummer Fete. With the later date came the heatwave though there were a few drops of rain and it turned out not to be as hot as had been forecast. The Fete was opened by our local MP Al Pinkerton who entered the arena on the pillion of one of the Lightwater Legends vintage motor-cycles.
Following the opening ceremony the youngsters from Lightwater Village School gave a wonderful Maypole Dance. This was followed by the first of two performances by the Sandhurst Corps of Drums.
Spectators were further entertained by the Chobham St Lawrence Morris and dancers from the Terri-Jayne Theatre Arts. Unfortunately, due to expected high temperatures, it was decided that it would be too hot for TJ’s Dog Training displays.
Stalls of all kinds around the arena provided plenty of opportunity to purchase an assortment of crafts, plants and produce. The Fuller’s Horses and Dray provided a slightly elevated view of the whole event as they progressed around the edge of the field.
A ‘bungy trampoline’ offered youngsters the chance to expend some energy as did an inflatable slide. The ARK, a ‘quiet tent’ providing some respite for those who needed it, including craft and colouring activities for children. The bookstall was, as usual, an Aladdin’s cave of literary gems!
Refreshments were provided in the Hall by the WI, who served a range of sandwiches, sausage rolls and home-made cakes to a backdrop of an impressive display from the Windlesham and Camberley Camera Club. The
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Scouts provided hot dogs and burgers from the barbeque. Indian and Asian cuisine, and cakes were also on offer. Prosecco, Gin and other liquid refreshments were provided at the bar and the ice cream vendor in the car park did a roaring trade.
Wonderful floral displays from many local groups and organisations on the theme of ‘Thank you for the Music’ were arranged around the church for the Flower Festival which had been curated by Pauline Hemley.
Radio Frimley Park once again provided the public address system, introducing the various ‘acts’ in the arena and keeping everybody fully informed as the day progressed.
Thanks go to Windlesham Parish Council for the use of the Recreation Ground and a grant of £500 and to Surrey Heath Borough Council for a grant of £500. Thanks must also go to all the many volunteers both on the ‘day’ – from early morning until the Recreation Ground is cleared, and those involved in the preparations beforehand, without whom the Fete cannot happen.
Richard Storer
COMMUNITY CINEMA
We have continued to show a film once a month on a Saturday afternoon from Jan - May & Sep-Dec. In April last year we showed "Conclave" & finished the first half of the year with "West-Side Story".
We rarely have an audience of less than 50 people and the donations on the door are usually £100 or more. Our total income for the year 2025 was £1,134.20. Our Saturday afternoons seem to have become a regular date to meet with friends for a cup of tea and a chat, with the film an added bonus!
The film last September was "The Penguin lessons" followed by "The Salt Path" in October. In November we showed "The Thursday Murder Club" and rounded the year off with "To Sir with love". In December we ran a Christmas Raffle as we had a generous donation of some "Cook" vouchers. The raffle made £170. We began this year with "Downton Abbey" followed by "The Ballad of Wallis Island" in Feb, "Book Club" in March and our last two films for the first half of this year are "The Choral" and "Song Sung Blue".
We have now decided we should pay the church for the use of the hall as until now the fee has generously been waived. We will backdate the payment to the beginning of the Year'26. We are also planning to make some contributions to other community causes - LVIS, Scouts and to the church to help with the
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cost of renewing the hall curtains. We have also joined Lightwater Connect and will be able to use their website to advertise our film afternoons.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Church for your continued support which enables us to offer our successful cinema afternoons.
Pauline Hemley
ADMINISTRATION
CHURCH HALL
All Saints’ Church Hall has had a very good year in 2025. The hall is a really well loved and well used facility for both church and community.
As a church we use the hall every Sunday morning for post service refreshments and fellowship. We also hold some services in the hall when the church is not available as well as on Remembrance Sunday. Our children’s ministry and youth group meetings are also held in the hall. Church meals at Christmas, Harvest, Maundy Thursday and during Lent also make use of our hall. The hall is also used for various church committee meetings. Our new Good Times Cafe uses the hall each month and we also support Lightwater Community Cinema as they show regular films.
When not required by the church the hall is well used by both community and commercial hirers who provide a steady source of income. A huge variety of activities take place including various fitness and dance classes, voluntary groups, the regular Country market, special interest groups, Girlguiding groups and family parties. It is a privilege to share our facilities with the community in this way and we work hard to provide a safe, clean and welcoming space for all.
In 2025 the revenue received allowed us to make a small surplus when the costs of looking after the hall are deducted. We have managed not to raise our prices despite cost pressures. Our largest cost is the energy required to keep the hall at a comfortable temperature. The latest 12 month energy contract renewed in October 2025 further reduced this but it is highly likely that the October 2026 contract will be much higher.
The hall would not function without the hard work and dedication of the hall committee and special thanks go to Jackie Gray who manages the bookings
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and day to day operations and to John Trigwell our keyholder who ensures that the hall is locked and unlocked when required.
Chris Williams - Hall Committee Chair
PARISH OFFICE
The Parish Office is an essential part of the ministry of All Saints Church. It forms a central hub for those contacting the Church or using the Hall.
The office provides support to the clergy, Churchwardens, the church family, and the wider community. The office also provides a safe, confidential, and welcoming environment when pastoral care is required.
This year a complete refurbishment of the office was carried out, the first since opening nearly 30 years ago. The project was delivered on time and within budget. It was essential that improvements were made to bring the office up to date and to provide a better environment both to the visitor experience and for those working in the office.
The new office layout provides for a more ergonomic office area, and a larger, more spacious visitor area. The office has had new electrics installed, removing a lot of trailing sockets and leads. Data points have been installed to allow equipment to be moved in the office without the need to run long cables. The Wi-Fi equipment has been simplified and tidied up. The room itself has been completely renovated and redecorated. New environmentally friendly carpet has been laid and new blinds installed.
The office had many items of furniture which were no longer fit for purpose, or were just collecting stuff that was either no longer needed, or needed to be moved to a more fitting home. With thanks to Pam Newman many of these items have been recycled. The remaining furniture is something that could be further improved upon in the future.
The overall effect is an office with an efficient, clean and modern look and the general reaction from people seeing it for the first time following the refurbishment was “Wow!”.
I would like to thank my colleague Jackie Gray, the clergy, Churchwardens, and the church family for all the support they have given me.
Mark Hoare – Parish Administrator
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ROUNDABOUT LIGHTWATER
Our magazine, Roundabout Lightwater, continues to be enjoyed by our readers. Contributors from the church, local groups and individuals continue to provide a good variety of content. Feedback and suggestions are always very welcome. As usual, we would very much like to increase our coverage of the village and we would love some volunteers to go and tell people about the magazine. We can provide sample copies.
This year we have widened the team that produce and manage Roundabout – many thanks to Simone Miles who counts out copies each month, Penelope Mullens who is taking on the subscription lists, and to Erin Brember who is now helping with the magazine production.
Whilst we have seen some reduction in advertising levels as people retire or move their advertising elsewhere, our advertising revenue has held well and we have kept our rates at a competitive level.
Our annual subscription has been held at just £8 for 12 monthly copies.
Thanks as usual go to all our contributors and our 35 wonderful distributors who deliver every month. We often have a need for one-off distributors, so please let me know if you can help.
Pam Newman
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Parochial Church Council of All Saints' Lightwater - Accounts 2025
Accounts 2025
| Receipts | Note | Unrestricted Fund |
Designated Fund |
Restricted Fund |
Total 2025 | Total 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voluntary Receipts: | ||||||
| Planned Giving | 1 | 100,554.35 | 100,554.35 | 97,033.24 | ||
| Collections at Services | 2 | 3,608.41 | - | 765.32 | 4,373.73 | 4,782.76 |
| All other voluntary receipts | 3 | 8,933.23 | - | 7,981.80 | 16,915.03 | 7,652.41 |
| Gift Aid Recovered | 4 | 23,289.23 | 23,289.23 | 24,053.04 | ||
| Activities forgenerating funds | 5 | 1,281.27 | 1,729.79 | - | 3,011.06 | 4,047.73 |
| Investment Income | 6 | 3,184.29 | 3,184.29 | 2,695.28 | ||
| Church Activities | 7 | 31,680.11 | 2,241.00 | 33,921.11 | 33,875.09 | |
| Other Receipts | 8 | 353.98 | - | 480.00 | 833.98 | 767.86 |
| Total | 172,884.87 | 1,729.79 | 11,468.12 | 186,082.78 | 174,907.41 | |
| Payments | Note | Unrestricted Fund |
Designated Fund |
Restricted Fund |
Total 2025 | Total 2024 |
| Church Activities: | ||||||
| Diocesan Parish Share | 9 | 95,624.41 | 95,624.41 | 93,454.37 | ||
| Clergy & Staffing Costs | 10 | 1,343.60 | 1,343.60 | 2,348.42 | ||
| Mission Giving & Donations | 11 | 12,850.00 | 1,219.30 | 14,069.30 | 15,644.60 | |
| Ministry & Services | 12 | 4,874.19 | 3,273.59 | 8,147.78 | 4,090.86 | |
| Church Running Costs | 13 | 17,846.26 | 1,637.00 | 19,483.26 | 21,049.81 | |
| Cost of Trading | 14 | 23,031.83 | 23,031.83 | 24,579.49 | ||
| Major Repairs & Upgrades | 15 | 7,730.51 | 480.00 | 8,210.51 | 2,778.00 | |
| Cost of generating funds | 16 | 315.51 | 387.34 | 702.85 | 3,326.07 | |
| Governance Costs | 17 | 300.00 | 300.00 | 300.00 | ||
| Total | 163,916.31 | 387.34 | 6,609.89 | 170,913.54 | 167,571.62 | |
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| Unrestricted | Designated | Restricted | ||||
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| Payments | Note | Fund | Fund | Fund | Total 2025 | Total 2024 |
| Church Activities: | ||||||
| Diocesan Parish Share | 9 | 95,624.41 | 95,624.41 | 93,454.37 | ||
| Clergy & Staffing Costs | 10 | 1,343.60 | 1,343.60 | 2,348.42 | ||
| Mission Giving & Donations | 11 | 12,850.00 | 1,219.30 | 14,069.30 | 15,644.60 | |
| Ministry & Services | 12 | 4,874.19 | 3,273.59 | 8,147.78 | 4,090.86 | |
| Church Running Costs | 13 | 17,846.26 | 1,637.00 | 19,483.26 | 21,049.81 | |
| Cost of Trading | 14 | 23,031.83 | 23,031.83 | 24,579.49 | ||
| Major Repairs & Upgrades | 15 | 7,730.51 | 480.00 | 8,210.51 | 2,778.00 | |
| Cost of generating funds | 16 | 315.51 | 387.34 | 702.85 | 3,326.07 | |
| Governance Costs | 17 | 300.00 | 300.00 | 300.00 | ||
| Total | 163,916.31 | 387.34 | 6,609.89 | 170,913.54 | 167,571.62 | |
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| Excess of Receipts over Payments | 8,968.56 | 1,342.45 | 4,858.23 | 15,169.24 | 7,335.79 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transfers between funds | - | - | - | |||
| Total | 8,968.56 | 1,342.45 | 4,858.23 | 15,169.24 | 7,335.79 | |
| Cash at bank and in hand at 1 January | 54,327.78 | 40,975.79 | 3,091.60 | 98,395.17 | ||
| Cash at bank and in hand at 31 December | 63,296.34 | 42,318.24 | 7,949.83 | 113,564.41 | ||
| Movement in 2025 | 8,968.56 | 1,342.45 | 4,858.23 | 15,169.24 | ||
| Unrestricted | Designated | Restricted | ||||
| Statement of Assets | Fund | Fund | Fund | Total 2025 | Total 2024 | |
| Cash Funds | ||||||
| Bank current account | 28,757.79 | 3,068.24 | 7,949.83 | 39,775.86 | 27,774.25 | |
| Deposit Account | 34,296.76 | 39,250.00 | 73,546.76 | 70,362.47 | ||
| Coffee ShopFloat | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | |||
| Soldo balance | 191.79 | 191.79 | 208.45 | |||
| Total | 63,296.34 | 42,318.24 | 7,949.83 | 113,564.41 | 98,395.17 |
| Excess of Receipts over Payments | 8,968.56 | 1,342.45 | 4,858.23 | 15,169.24 | 7,335.79 | |
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| Transfers between funds | - | - | - | |||
| Total | 8,968.56 | 1,342.45 | 4,858.23 | 15,169.24 | 7,335.79 | |
| Cash at bank and in hand at 1 January 54,327.78 40,975.79 3,091.60 98,395.17 Cash at bank and in hand at 31 December 63,296.34 42,318.24 7,949.83 113,564.41 |
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| Cash at bank and in hand at 1 January | 54,327.78 | 40,975.79 | 3,091.60 | 98,395.17 | ||
| Cash at bank and in hand at 31 December | 63,296.34 | 42,318.24 | 7,949.83 | 113,564.41 | ||
| Movement in 2025 | 8,968.56 | 1,342.45 | 4,858.23 | 15,169.24 | ||
| Statement of Assets | Unrestricted Fund |
Designated Fund |
Restricted Fund |
Total 2025 | Total 2024 | |
| Cash Funds | ||||||
| Bank current account | 28,757.79 | 3,068.24 | 7,949.83 | 39,775.86 | 27,774.25 | |
| Deposit Account | 34,296.76 | 39,250.00 | 73,546.76 | 70,362.47 | ||
| Coffee ShopFloat | 50.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | |||
| Soldo balance | 191.79 | 191.79 | 208.45 | |||
| Total | 63,296.34 | 42,318.24 | 7,949.83 | 113,564.41 | 98,395.17 | |
| Designated | 01-Jan-25 | Incoming | Expended | 31-Dec-25 | ||
| Reserve | 39,250.00 | 39,250.00 | ||||
| Lightwater CommunityCinema | 1,465.26 | 1,422.68 | 387.34 | 2,500.60 | ||
| Swapand Shop | 260.53 | 307.11 | 567.64 | |||
| Total | 40,975.79 | 1,729.79 | 387.34 | 42,318.24 | ||
| Restricted | 01-Jan-25 | Incoming | Expended | 31-Dec-25 | ||
| Appeals | 1,714.60 | 1,076.12 | (1,219.30) | 1,571.42 | ||
| Weddings & Funeral Fees Owed | 1,377.00 | 2,241.00 | (1,637.00) | 1,981.00 | ||
| EnergyAudit Contribution | 480.00 | (480.00) | - | |||
| Youth MinistryGrant | 7,671.00 | (3,273.59) | 4,397.41 | |||
| Total | 3,091.60 | 11,468.12 | (6,609.89) | 7,949.83 | ||
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| 1 Planned Giving | Unrestricted Funds |
Designated Funds |
Restricted Funds |
Total 2025 | Total 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Efficient Planned Giving- Parish GivingScheme | 87,267.35 | 87,267.35 | 88,046.24 | ||
| Tax Efficient Planned Giving- StandingOrders | 7,572.00 | 7,572.00 | 4,897.00 | ||
| Tax Efficient Planned Giving- Envelopes | 1,780.00 | 1,780.00 | 2,040.00 | ||
| Other Planned Giving- Envelopes | 1,806.00 | 1,806.00 | 1,550.00 | ||
| Other Planned Giving- StandingOrders | 610.00 | 610.00 | 140.00 | ||
| Tax Efficient Planned Giving- Payroll Giving | 1,519.00 | 1,519.00 | 360.00 | ||
| Total | 100,554.35 | 100,554.35 | 97,033.24 | ||
| 2 Collections at Services | Unrestricted Funds |
Designated Funds |
Restricted Funds |
Total 2025 | Total 2024 |
| Collections for Church Funds | 3,608.41 | 3,608.41 | 3,765.81 | ||
| Connect Counsellingcollected(Christmas Services) | 651.60 | 651.60 | 822.47 | ||
| Royal British Legion collected(Remembrance Sunday) | 113.72 | 113.72 | 194.48 | ||
| Total | 3,608.41 | 765.32 | 4,373.73 | 4,782.76 | |
| 3 All other voluntary receipts | Unrestricted Funds |
Designated Funds |
Restricted Funds |
Total 2025 | Total 2024 |
| Collected for Water Aid | 137.50 | 137.50 | 1,739.50 | ||
| Legacy | 500.00 | 500.00 | |||
| Sight Savers | 123.30 | 123.30 | |||
| Movember | 50.00 | 50.00 | |||
| ShootingStar | 200.00 | ||||
| Alzheimer's Society | 97.75 | ||||
| RNIB | 35.00 | ||||
| WokingHospice | 260.00 | ||||
| RailwayChildren | 32.50 | ||||
| Royal British Legion | 32.50 | ||||
| SurreyWildlife | 92.50 | ||||
| Scouts Service(for Connect Counselling) | 14.50 | ||||
| Youth MinistryGrant from Windlesham United Charities | 7,671.00 | 7,671.00 | |||
| Other Donations | 8,433.23 | 8,433.23 | 5,148.16 | ||
| Total | 8,933.23 | 7,981.80 | 16,915.03 | 7,652.41 | |
| 4 Gift Aid Recovered | Unrestricted Funds |
Designated Funds |
Restricted Funds |
Total 2025 | Total 2024 |
| Tax Recovered via HMRC return | 4,540.51 | 4,540.51 | 4,389.40 |
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| Tax Recovered byParish GivingScheme | 18,748.72 | 18,748.72 | 19,663.64 |
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| Total | 23,289.23 | 23,289.23 | 24,053.04 | ||
| 5 Activities for Generating Funds | Unrestricted Funds |
Designated Funds |
Restricted Funds |
Total 2025 | Total 2024 |
| Fete & VE Day | 839.42 | 839.42 | 983.86 | ||
| FundraisingSchemes | 47.45 | 47.45 | 61.42 | ||
| Office Income | 16.56 | 16.56 | 259.43 | ||
| Quiz | 106.00 | 106.00 | 139.87 | ||
| Good Times Cafe | 53.30 | 53.30 | |||
| Harvest Supper | 218.54 | 218.54 | |||
| Lightwater CommunityCinema | 1,422.68 | 1,422.68 | 2,268.15 | ||
| Swap& Shop | 307.11 | 307.11 | 335.00 | ||
| Total | 1,281.27 | 1,729.79 | 3,011.06 | 4,047.73 |
| 6 Investment Income | Unrestricted Funds |
Designated Funds |
Restricted Funds |
Total 2025 | Total 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deposit Account Interest | 3,184.29 | 3,184.29 | 2,695.28 | ||
| Total | 3,184.29 | 3,184.29 | 2,695.28 | ||
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| 7 Church Activities | Unrestricted Funds |
Designated Funds |
Restricted Funds |
Total 2025 | Total 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magazine Sales | 4,273.14 | 4,273.14 | 4,116.57 | ||
| Magazine Advertising | 4,866.28 | 4,866.28 | 6,093.33 | ||
| Hall Lettings | 17,046.00 | 17,046.00 | 17,952.50 | ||
| Coffee Shop | 777.06 | 777.06 | 1,260.60 | ||
| Church Book Shop | 1,361.13 | 1,361.13 | 911.09 | ||
| Fees for weddings and funerals | 3,356.50 | 2,241.00 | 5,597.50 | 3,541.00 | |
| Total | 31,680.11 | 2,241.00 | 33,921.11 | 33,875.09 | |
| 8 Other Receipts | Unrestricted Funds |
Designated Funds |
Restricted Funds |
Total 2025 | Total 2024 |
| VE Daycosts reimbursed | 250.00 | 250.00 | |||
| Energyaudit contribution from Diocese | 480.00 | 480.00 | |||
| Overpayment to supplier refunded | - | 44.00 | |||
| Bank Loyaltyand Good Will Payments | 103.98 | 103.98 | 61.86 | ||
| Insurance Claim | - | 662.00 | |||
| Total | 353.98 | 480.00 | 833.98 | 767.86 | |
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| 9 Diocesan Parish Share | Unrestricted Funds |
Designated Funds |
Restricted Funds |
Total 2025 | Total 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parish Share | 95,624.41 | 95,624.41 | 93,454.37 | ||
| Total | 95,624.41 | 95,624.41 | 93,454.37 | ||
| 10 Clergy & Staffing Expenses | Unrestricted Funds |
Designated Funds |
Restricted Funds |
Total 2025 | Total 2024 |
| ClergyExpenses | 1,343.60 | 1,343.60 | 2,348.42 | ||
| Total | 1,343.60 | 1,343.60 | 2,348.42 | ||
| 11 Mission Giving & Donations | Unrestricted Funds |
Designated Funds |
Restricted Funds |
Total 2025 | Total 2024 |
| Scripture Union | 1,950.00 | 1,950.00 | 1,000.00 | ||
| A Rocha | 1,950.00 | 1,950.00 | 1,000.00 | ||
| CamberleyYouth for Christ | 1,950.00 | 1,950.00 | 1,800.00 | ||
| Rainbow Trust | 1,950.00 | 1,950.00 | |||
| Release International | 1,950.00 | 1,950.00 | 1,800.00 | ||
| Prison Fellowship | 1,950.00 | 1,950.00 | 1,800.00 | ||
| CamberleyBesom | 1,050.00 | 1,050.00 | 1,000.00 | ||
| Connect Counselling | 1,046.00 | 1,046.00 | 500.00 | ||
| Save me Trust | 100.00 | 100.00 | |||
| Wateraid | 2,089.60 | ||||
| Sachibondu Health Centre | 1,800.00 | ||||
| DEC Middle East | 1,300.00 | ||||
| Mothers Union | 925.00 | ||||
| WokingHospice | 260.00 | ||||
| ShootingStar | 200.00 | ||||
| Wildlife Rescue | 170.00 | ||||
| Movember | 50.00 | 50.00 | |||
| Sight Savers | - | 123.30 | 123.30 | ||
| Total | 12,850.00 | 1,219.30 | 14,069.30 | 15,644.60 | |
| 12 Ministry & Services | Unrestricted Funds |
Designated Funds |
Restricted Funds |
Total 2025 | Total 2024 |
| Services | 3,579.85 | 3,579.85 | 3,095.80 | ||
| Ministry | 1,294.34 | 1,294.34 | 700.91 | ||
| Children & Families CommunityWorker | 2,931.07 | 2,931.07 | |||
| Children's Work | 342.52 | 342.52 | 294.15 | ||
| Total | 4,874.19 | - | 3,273.59 | 8,147.78 | 4,090.86 |
| 13 Church Running Costs | Unrestricted Funds |
Designated Funds |
Restricted Funds |
Total 2025 | Total 2024 |
| Church Routine Repairs & Maintenance | 984.03 | 984.03 | 2,431.23 | ||
| Church UtilityBills and Insurance | 4,898.78 | 4,898.78 | 6,349.09 | ||
| Swap& Shop | 428.80 | ||||
| Parish Office | 11,702.48 | 11,702.48 | 11,411.54 | ||
| Diocese Fees | 1,447.00 | 1,447.00 | |||
| Other Funeral/WeddingFees | 190.00 | 190.00 | |||
| Bank Charges | 260.97 | 260.97 | 429.15 | ||
| Total | 17,846.26 | 1,637.00 | 19,483.26 | 21,049.81 | |
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| 14 Cost of Trading | Unrestricted Funds |
Designated Funds |
Restricted Funds |
Total 2025 | Total 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of trading- Magazine | 4,493.92 | 4,493.92 | 4,525.15 | ||
| Cost of trading- Coffee Shop | 326.68 | 326.68 | 551.42 | ||
| Cost of trading- Hall | 16,675.87 | 16,675.87 | 18,359.32 | ||
| Hall Refunds | 195.00 | 195.00 | 330.00 | ||
| Magazine Refunds | 200.00 | 200.00 | |||
| Cost of trading- Church Book Shop | 1,140.36 | 1,140.36 | 813.60 | ||
| Total | 23,031.83 | - | 23,031.83 | 24,579.49 | |
| 2025 2024 Hall net surplus 175.13 (736.82) Magazine net surplus 4,445.50 5,684.75 Book Shopnet surplus 220.77 97.49 Coffee Shopnet surplus 450.38 709.18 |
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| 15 Major Repairs & Upgrades | Unrestricted Funds |
Designated Funds |
Restricted Funds |
Total 2025 | Total 2024 |
| CCTV Drainage Survey | 1,500.00 | ||||
| Energyaudit | 120.00 | 480.00 | 600.00 | ||
| Window repairs | 472.80 | 472.80 | |||
| Church AV Computer | 639.00 | 639.00 | |||
| AV Desk recabling | 1,429.00 | 1,429.00 | |||
| Office Refurbishment | 4,366.27 | 4,366.27 | |||
| WiFi upgrade | 703.44 | 703.44 | |||
| Gate repairs | 240.00 | ||||
| Hall repairs | 1,038.00 | ||||
| Total | 7,730.51 | 480.00 | 8,210.51 | 2,778.00 | |
| 16 Cost of Generating Funds | Unrestricted Funds |
Designated Funds |
Restricted Funds |
Total 2025 | Total 2024 |
| Fete Expenses | 285.00 | 285.00 | 436.36 | ||
| Harvest Supper | 30.51 | 30.51 | |||
| Lightwater CommunityCinema | 387.34 | 387.34 | 2,889.71 | ||
| Total | 315.51 | 387.34 | 702.85 | 3,326.07 | |
| 17 Governance Costs | Unrestricted Funds |
Designated Funds |
Restricted Funds |
Total 2025 | Total 2024 |
| Independent Examiner | 300.00 | 300.00 | 300.00 | ||
| Total | 300.00 | 300.00 | 300.00 | ||
| 14 Cost of Trading | Unrestricted Funds |
Designated Funds |
Restricted Funds |
Total 2025 | Total 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of trading- Magazine | 4,493.92 | 4,493.92 | 4,525.15 | ||
| Cost of trading- Coffee Shop | 326.68 | 326.68 | 551.42 | ||
| Cost of trading- Hall | 16,675.87 | 16,675.87 | 18,359.32 | ||
| Hall Refunds | 195.00 | 195.00 | 330.00 | ||
| Magazine Refunds | 200.00 | 200.00 | |||
| Cost of trading- Church Book Shop | 1,140.36 | 1,140.36 | 813.60 | ||
| Total | 23,031.83 | - | 23,031.83 | 24,579.49 | |
| 2025 2024 Hall net surplus 175.13 (736.82) Magazine net surplus 4,445.50 5,684.75 Book Shopnet surplus 220.77 97.49 Coffee Shopnet surplus 450.38 709.18 |
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| 15 Major Repairs & Upgrades | Unrestricted Funds |
Designated Funds |
Restricted Funds |
Total 2025 | Total 2024 |
| CCTV Drainage Survey | 1,500.00 | ||||
| Energyaudit | 120.00 | 480.00 | 600.00 | ||
| Window repairs | 472.80 | 472.80 | |||
| Church AV Computer | 639.00 | 639.00 | |||
| AV Desk recabling | 1,429.00 | 1,429.00 | |||
| Office Refurbishment | 4,366.27 | 4,366.27 | |||
| WiFi upgrade | 703.44 | 703.44 | |||
| Gate repairs | 240.00 | ||||
| Hall repairs | 1,038.00 | ||||
| Total | 7,730.51 | 480.00 | 8,210.51 | 2,778.00 | |
| 16 Cost of Generating Funds | Unrestricted Funds |
Designated Funds |
Restricted Funds |
Total 2025 | Total 2024 |
| Fete Expenses | 285.00 | 285.00 | 436.36 | ||
| Harvest Supper | 30.51 | 30.51 | |||
| Lightwater CommunityCinema | 387.34 | 387.34 | 2,889.71 | ||
| Total | 315.51 | 387.34 | 702.85 | 3,326.07 | |
| 17 Governance Costs | Unrestricted Funds |
Designated Funds |
Restricted Funds |
Total 2025 | Total 2024 |
| Independent Examiner | 300.00 | 300.00 | 300.00 | ||
| Total | 300.00 | 300.00 | 300.00 | ||
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Registered Charity no 1182176
THE PCC OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL SAINTS LIGHTWATER INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE PCC OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL SAINTS LIGHTWATER I report to the members of the PCC on my examination of the accounts of the PCC for the year ended 31 December 2025, which are set out in the annual report. Rgsponsibilities and basis of report As the charity members of the PCC, you are responsible fof the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 1.the A¢Y) I report in respect of my examination of the PCC'S accounts ¢arried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 1451Sllb} of the Act. Indepondent examiner's stotgment I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have Gome to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe thal in any material respect.. accounting records were not kept as required by section 130 of the Act. or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters In connection with the examinatlon to which attentlon should k drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. John Merrick 3 Birchwood Drive Lightwater Surrey GU18 5RX Lf