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St. Martin’s Parochial Church Council Prepared for the Annual Parochial Church Meeting 29[th] March 2026
St. Martin’s Church Ockham Road South East Horsley Surrey KT24 6RL
2025 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST. MARTIN’S, EAST HORSLEY
2025 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST. MARTIN’S, EAST HORSLEY
Welcome to the St. Martin’s PCC 2025 Annual Report!
You will read of the sheer breadth of activities that makes St. Martin’s the exciting church that it is. From faith studies like _Being With_ to community engagement like _Hear Here_ , from young people’s activities like _Marty’s Friends_ to those for seniors like _Music Memories_ , from family focus like _Family Film Club_ to _Community Lunches_ , with so many others.
You will recall that 2025 has also been a year when we said a heartfelt thank you to Sandy Conway on her retirement from ministry and to Renos and Jo for his 10 years as Rector of St. Martin’s. We celebrated them at a Summer Barbeque for Sandy and a surprise reception for Renos after a Sunday 10.30 service. How did we keep that a secret?
You will discover how St. Martin’s has used legacies for special projects and how the good they are doing is a lasting tribute to their donors and their generosity. In remembrance of:
- the late John Hawkins, whose legacy is funding an _Anna Chaplain_ to support seniors, the audiovisual console in the nave & new screens and future projects; and
- the late Gill Johnson, whose legacy has funded the _Peace Garden_ , which was dedicated by Archdeacon Martin in October.
You will learn of a new initiative, also from October, _Wild Church_ , open air worship designed for children and families, and of the generosity in response to the 2024 Stewardship Appeal which delivered a 20%
increase in General income. The Treasurer’s Report refers. Thank you so much. If you are not already doing so, we encourage you to use the Parish Giving Scheme (which provides gift aid to St. Martin’s in real time) in preference to other means (such as standing orders).
And, last but by no means least, you will read of the tireless enthusiasm of volunteers which is at the heart of St. Martin’s mission of Faith, Hope and Love.
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## **CONTENTS**
|1.|LEGAL & ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION|
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|2.|PCC AIMS & ORGANISATION|
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|3.|CHURCHWARDENS’ FOREWORD|
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|4.|THE CHURCH & ITS MINISTRY|
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|5.|REVIEW OF PCC ACTIVITIES|
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|6.|REVIEW OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES|
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|7.|FINANCE & PLANNED GIVING|
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|8.|ANNUAL FABRIC REPORT, HALLS & CHURCHYARD|
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|9.|PARISH SAFEGUARDING|
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|10.|WORK WITH YOUNG PEOPLE|
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|11.|MUSIC & CHOIR|
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12. OUTWARD GIVING 15 13. OUTREACH 16 14. COMMUNITY & HOSPITALITY 18 15. FRIENDS OF ST. MARTIN’S 20 16. ECO CHURCH 20 17. COMMUNICATIONS 21 18. CHURCHES TOGETHER IN HORSLEY & OCKHAM 21 19. LEATHERHEAD DEANERY SYNOD 22
APPENDIX. Safeguarding Training Pathways 23
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|**1/2026. LEGAL & ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION**
**Diocese**
Guildford
**Deanery**
Leatherhead||
|**Diocese**||
|**Deanery**||
|**Location of church**|Ockham Road South, East Horsley, Surrey, KT24 6RL|
|**Registered Charity Number**|
1128274
169 persons (182 in 2024)
Lloyds TSB plc Guildford Branch
Hayley Smith|
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**Electoral Roll Numbers**||
|**Bankers**||
|**Independent Examiner**||
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|**Governance**|Parochial Church Councils (Powers)|Measure 1956 & Church|
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||Representation Rules 2020-25||
|**Parochial Church Council**|**(PCC) 2025 membership:**||
|**Rector**|Rev. Renos Pittarides|_Chair_|
|**Curate**|Rev. Ellie Lister||
|**Churchwarden**s|David Godwin|_Lay Vice-Chair_|
||Debbie Springford*_(from 18 May)_||
|**Lay Worker**|Ali Bullman|_Children’s & Youth Minister_|
|**Deanery Synod**|Robert Barnard||
|**Lay Representatives**|Chris Jany* (_from 18 May)_||
||Helen Lawrence||
||Harry Talboys_(to 20 January)_||
|**Elected Lay Members**|Sheila Davis
_(to 18 May)_||
||Sara Dean||
||Andrew French||
||Michael Gibbs_(to 18 May)_|_Assistant Treasurer_|
||Robert Goldsmith_(from 18 May)_||
||Anna Hampson_(from 18 May)_||
||Jonathan Hill _(to 18 May)_||
||Rachel Holloway||
||Stuart Hyder*|_Secretary_|
||Kate Ryder||
||Denise Smee||
||Matthew Young|_Treasurer_|
|**Co-opted**|Claire Browne*|_Parish Safeguarding Officer_|
_*Prior to 18 May, Chris was a Churchwarden, Debbie & Claire were elected & Stuart was co-opted_
## **PCC Correspondence to:**
Rector Reverend Renos Pittarides, The Rectory, Ockham Road South, East Horsley, Surrey, KT24 6RL Secretary Stuart Hyder, Parish Office, Ockham Road South, East Horsley, Surrey, KT24 6R
## **2/2026 PCC AIMS & ORGANISATION**
_What is the PCC?_ St. Martin’s governing body (the church equivalent of a company Board of Directors), but also (unlike a board of directors) a body corporate under the Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1956, which is Church of England legislation. As such, it is the legal
personification of St. Martin’s with ability to make commitments and agreements and (should it ever be necessary) to take legal action.
_Who are its members?_ The PCC brings together clergy and laity. Clergy licensed to the parish, a lay worker and elected laity (churchwardens, deanery synods and
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directly) attend. The PCC has limited power to co-opt.
_How is it organised?_ The Rector chairs meetings. The PCC appoints a lay vicechair and officers (secretary and treasurer) and its procedures are subject to the Church Representation Rules, enacted by the General Synod of the Church of England. There are currently three advisory committees: Environmental, Finance & Giving and Friends of St. Martin’s and six work groups: Catering, Cleaners, Communications, Flower arranging, Ground maintenance & premises and Music & choir.
_How often does it meet?_ As often as required, in practice at least five times a year. Urgent decisions can be taken outside of meetings. A Standing Committee of the Rector, churchwardens and officers has delegated authority and meets as required in the gaps between regular meetings.
_What does it do?_ The PCC and the Rector consult together on matters of general concern and importance to the parish, such as promotion of St. Martin’s mission: Building Faith, Hope & Love.
This includes taking care of St. Martin’s fabric and property, raising and applying funds and approving and executing St. Martin’s Parish Development Plan for pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical purposes to the Glory of God. These form the remainder of this Annual Report.
The PCC is a registered charity and its members are its trustees.
## **3/2026 CHURCHWARDENS’ FOREWORD**
many ways our church continues to serve, welcome, and grow.
Church life is never still. It is shaped by moments of joy and challenge, by beginnings and endings, and by the faithful presence of those who give their time and prayers. Week by week, St. Martin’s continues to be a spiritual home where we gather to worship, mark life’s milestones, and find encouragement. Many comment on the genuine warmth found here and a welcome that helps visitors and longstanding members feel truly at home, grounded in Faith, Hope, and Love.
This year has been significant for our ministry team, marked by both celebration and transition. We give heartfelt thanks for Sandy, whose retirement brought to a close a much-loved chapter in the life of our church. Her care, wisdom, and generosity of spirit have left a lasting legacy for which we are deeply grateful. We also celebrate Renos reaching his tenth anniversary as our Rector, a remarkable milestone and thank him for his vision and pastoral care. As he prepares for his forthcoming sabbatical, we pray this time will be one of rest and renewal.
We have been richly blessed by the breadth of church life this year. We rejoiced with the many couples who chose St. Martin’s to begin their married lives. We were also delighted by the opening of our _Peace Garden_ , created with our young people in mind as a quiet, reflective space in a busy world. Alongside this, the launch of _Wild Church_ has opened imaginative new ways for young people to explore faith.
David Godwin & Debbie Springford
As your Churchwardens, we are pleased to reflect on another full and fruitful year at St. Martin’s. Writing this summary offers a welcome moment to pause and give thanks for God’s faithfulness, and for the
Our commitment to hospitality remains strong. A particular highlight was the _Christmas Tree Festival_ , which welcomed nearly 1,000 visitors. Seeing the church filled with people from across the parish was a wonderful reminder of the
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friendliness for which St. Martin’s is known. We hope this report captures the range of our activities, from the success of _Bible Breakfasts_ and _Pilgrimage Walks_ to _Community Lunches_ , _Music Memories_ , _Community Coffee Mornings_ , _Marty’s Friends_ and so much more. These everyday acts of welcome ensure our doors and hearts remain open to all.
None of this would be possible without the support and generosity from so many of you. We thank our ministry team, volunteers, and all who give so generously. Your commitment sustains this church and enables it to grow.
We look ahead with hope rooted in prayer, shaped by community, and guided by God’s Spirit. We invite you to remain actively involved as we seek to live out the message of Faith, Hope, and Love in the year to come.
**4/2026 THE CHURCH & ITS MINISTRY** Rev. Renos Pittarides – Rector
I would like to begin by honouring the ministry of Rev. Sandy Conway, who concluded her time in ordained ministry last August. Her presence and leadership were a profound gift to St. Martin’s, and I remain deeply thankful both to her and to all who contributed to making her farewell weekend such a memorable and fitting celebration.
I am also very thankful for the ministry of Rev. Ellie Lister, whose curacy continues to flourish. Ellie has brought energy, insight and creativity to parish life, and during the year she introduced several new initiatives, including the _Being With_ course, which has helped us welcome new faces and deepen engagement within the church.
It was a pleasure to welcome Hannah Mayo and James Wakefield, who spent time with us on placement during the year, and we
are grateful for all they contributed during their time at St. Martin’s.
Ali Bullman continues to serve faithfully as our Children’s & Youth Minister. I am very grateful to her and to the team who support her for the imaginative and thoughtful ways in which they nurture our children and young people. A particular highlight this year was the launch of _Wild Church_ , developed with the support of Judy Young — a fresh expression of worship designed especially for children and families.
St. Martin’s benefits greatly from the depth and quality of preaching offered throughout the year. I would like to thank Robert Barnard, David Godwin, Judy Young and James Browne for their thoughtful and engaging sermons. David Godwin and Judy Young have continued their formation as Associate Lay Ministers, and we look forward to further developing this ministry when they complete their training later in the year.
I am grateful to Debbie Springford, who joined David Godwin as Churchwarden, and to both of them for the commitment, wisdom and support they offer. Former Churchwardens Andrew French and Chris Jany have continued to be a source of encouragement and practical help to the wardens and to the parish more widely.
My thanks also go to Matthew Young, our Treasurer, and Stuart Hyder, our PCC Secretary, as well as to all members of the PCC for their dedication, careful stewardship and willingness to serve.
Music remains a valued and much-loved part of our worship. Gareth Pont, our Director of Music, has served St. Martin’s with distinction for many years. Together we continue to select music from a broad range of traditions and sources. I am grateful to Gareth, Fiona and the choir for their commitment and skill, and I know how
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much the richness and variety of our music is appreciated by the congregation.
Over the past year we have made significant progress in improving our audiovisual provision. This ongoing work has been made possible through the generosity of a legacy from the late John Hawkins. Particular thanks go to Nick Bullman, who oversees a small and dedicated team ensuring that most of our services are available online via YouTube.
I would like to express sincere thanks to all who lead intercessions, serve at the altar, read at services and welcome people as sidespeople. I am also grateful to our sacristans, Rose Washbourne and Sheila Davis, to those who clean the church, and to our paid cleaners, Gabor and Beata, for their faithful work behind the scenes.
Lindsey Haines has continued to support the administration of weddings, while Marlene Davis and her team ensured that the church was beautifully decorated with flowers throughout the year.
Chris Jany has continued to oversee our halls — an important aspect of both our community outreach and our financial sustainability — alongside his other responsibilities. He also coordinates a committed group of volunteers who care for the churchyard.
The Friends of St. Martin’s, led by Denise Smee together with Kate Ryder, have continued to play an important role in supporting the upkeep of the church building. Donations from the Friends contributed towards the installation of the new sound desk, which was dedicated in memory of Tim Williams.
Kate Lane continues to manage the parish office with great skill and efficiency, playing a crucial role in the smooth running of parish life through publicity, service materials, and countless unseen tasks.
Hospitality remains a strong and valued part of our community life. Coffee has been offered after most services, alongside refreshments at events such as _Spiritual Cinema_ and other social gatherings. I am grateful to Debbie Springford, Fern Winborn, Margaret Read and the many volunteers who support Sunday hospitality and our much-loved weekly _Community Coffee Mornings_ .
_Community Lunches_ , led by Tessa HulfordFunnell and a strong team of volunteers have helped us extend our pastoral support to many people who have appreciated them.
The PCC has continued to make steady progress with the _Parish Development Plan_ , and there is much cause for encouragement. A particularly significant moment this year was the opening of the _Peace Garden_ , made possible through a legacy from the late Gill Johnson.
## **Church Attendance**
Attendance during the year has been encouraging, with particularly strong numbers at Christmas, comparable with pre-pandemic levels. Our mid-week Communion service remains well attended, Saturday Morning Prayer continues to gather a faithful group, and our _Bible Breakfasts_ have been very well supported.
## **Occasional Offices**
During the year we celebrated 11 weddings, 17 funerals, 6 baptisms, but no confirmations.
## **Personal Reflections**
In November I marked my tenth anniversary as Rector of St. Martin’s. Jo and I were deeply touched by the kindness and generosity shown to us — we were truly overwhelmed.
It continues to be a privilege to serve as Area Dean for Leatherhead Deanery.
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Alongside this role, I mentor several individuals exploring ordination, as well as newly appointed incumbents, and I remain a member of Diocesan Synod.
In 2026 I will be taking a three-month sabbatical — a time set aside for rest, prayer and study. I look forward to returning refreshed and ready for the next chapter of ministry among you. There is much to look forward to as we continue, together, to grow Faith, Hope and Love within our community and beyond.
## **Flower arranging**
## Marlene Davis
I have eight flower arrangers, a helper and two new ladies, who make arrangements for the following occasions (costs are costs of flowers):
- festivals of Easter, Harvest and Christmas (about £500/year historically, which St. Martin’s funds)
- normal weekends (c.£40/time, typically donated by arrangers in kind, although St. Martin’s funding is now available upon request)
- in Lent & Advent (no cost for flowers, as only foliage from arrangers’ gardens is used in Advent).
If desired, arrangers are also available to create wedding pedestals (£50/pedestal funded by bridal couples), instead of the standard church arrangement - some couples use their own florists. Two floral pedestals must remain in church after the wedding.
Flower costs have increased and are continuing to increase since EU Brexit, as most are imported. In addition to cost, sustainability is becoming an issue, including alternatives to floral foam and use of ‘artificial’ flowers (on their own or included in natural flower arrangements),
although fresh flowers are preferred. Sponsored weekends are also a possibility.
More new arrangers are welcome, including from outside St. Martin’s. Please contact me if you wish to volunteer. Some experience is desirable, but training can be provided.
I wish to thank my team for their skills and their generosity in providing freely of their time and their donations.
## **Church Cleaning**
Nicky Owens (cleaning since approx. 1997)
The group cleans the main body of the church weekly (not the vestry areas or Canterbury Rooms) usually on Friday mornings for approx. 1hr. They do an amazing job keeping the church clean and welcoming for parishioners and visitors.
Tasks include:
- High- and low-level dusting (window sills, surfaces, removal of cobwebs)
- Cleaning all floor surfaces (wood/stone/carpet/mats) with brushes, vacuum cleaner, mop and bucket
- Turning pew cushions and dusting pews
- Cleaning the outside porch area
- Cleaning windows (infrequent)
There are four weekly teams of two or three volunteers (new volunteers always welcome). Six-monthly schedules are sent out in December and May with extra details of events, e.g. weddings & festivals plus emailed updates for new commitments as they arise.
In addition, there are paid cleaners who come on a Tuesday evening to clean the Canterbury Rooms, toilets, vestry areas and the main body of the church. They liaise with Nicky and request cover if they are unable to clean in the church that week.
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## _Cleaning equipment and supplies_
Cleaning equipment and supplies are kept in cupboards in the vestry areas. Nicky liaises with PCC representatives if equipment needs replacing. Cleaning supplies are re-stocked by Kate Lane, Parish Office
## **5/2026 REVIEW OF PCC ACTIVITIES**
Stuart Hyder – PCC Secretary
The year end PCC composition is 18: two clergy, one lay worker, two churchwardens, three Deanery Synod, nine elected and one co-optee. There is one unfilled vacancy for election (volunteers are always welcome! Please contact me or Renos if you’re interested. The requirement is to be on the electoral roll, which is open to lay members over 16, and a regular communicant.)
The PCC met six times during the year. Average attendance was 78% (2024, 73%), always comfortably exceeding the quorum of one-third. This is good for an unpaid voluntary body. There was no requirement for the Standing Committee to meet. Both bodies took urgent monetary decisions by e-mail.
Consistent with St. Martin’s policy, the PCC approved use of generous legacies for special projects, including the _Peace Garden_ , funding of an _Anna Chaplain_ to support our seniors and installation of state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment in the church, all of which are important parts of the Parish Development Plan (St. Martin’s business plan).
As part of a new process to meet with work group leads over two years, we were pleased to welcome Marlene Davis (flower arranging) & Nicky Owens (church cleaning). Their reports on their and their volunteers’ valued work are in Section 4 (The Church & Its Ministry) above.
Also to approve proposals for focussing outward giving, which is stepping up to a tithe of 10% of regular income (from Rich Lister) and a new fellowship group primarily for women (from Claire Browne). Please see Sections 12 (Outward Giving) and 13 (Outreach) below for details.
We were pleased to learn of the success of 2024’s stewardship campaign. Your generosity enables St. Martin’s to thrive. Regular giving, especially through the Parish Giving Scheme, is particularly important. Thank you so much!
38 clergy & parishioners attended the APCM in May.
Finally, may I commend my PCC colleagues for their dedication and freely sharing their experience and many and varied talents? Thank you. St. Martin’s relies on you.
## **6/2026 REVIEW OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES**
Matthew Young - Treasurer
As is always the case when reviewing our finances, we need to separately consider the positions of the General Funds which are the best measure of our day-to-day financial status, and the Designated and Restricted Funds which inevitably show greater year-on-year variation as various projects and initiatives are undertaken. So, for 2025 we should be less concerned that overall income is down -35% to £272k (as last year’s figures included £210k of designated funds in the form of two one-off legacies), but rather we should be delighted that our General Income has grown by +20%.
The headlines for 2025 are:
- General Income has risen by almost £30k (+20%) to £179.3k
- General Expenditure was up just +5% to £168.5k
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- As a result, we ran with a cash surplus of £10.8k (a £22k improvement on last year’s £11.2k deficit)
- We received the final balance of one of last year’s legacies adding £45.5k to our designated reserves
- Investment Funds decreased in value by -4% to £240k, but still generated a £7k income
- Our Property Assets (The Hall and Church Rooms) increased in value by +3% to £977.1k
- Our Total Assets (Fixed and Current) increased by +4% to £1.69m
The accounts have continued in the accruals-based accounting format which complies with the requirements of both the Diocese and the Charities Commission for a charity of our size/turnover. The accounts are presented as a Statement of Financial Activity (SOFA) and Balance Sheet, with accompanying notes and appendices to add detail and explanation.
## **Income**
The increase of +20% in General Income has largely been driven by the Stewardship Campaign run over late 2024/early 2025. Whilst perhaps c.£10k of the £30k additional General Income in 2025 may be considered “non-repeating” (e.g. a donation towards Rectory works, the Anniversary Gift appeal, and a higher than usual number of weddings), even if we to discount this, the remaining c.£20k increase is still +13% vs. 2024. More of our regular givers have switched to the Parish Giving Scheme (which has the benefit of generating the Gift Aid reclaim automatically each month) which has resulted in this income stream rising by +41% to £85.2k. Other tax-efficient giving has also increased and in total our General voluntary income is up +24% to £140k.
This is a very welcome result and highlights both the importance of the voluntary giving channel (and particularly
the Parish Giving Scheme), and the need to make sure that this vital income source remains both active and growing (especially as costs will continue to rise and we will be looking to do yet more in the community in the year ahead). Hall/Church Rooms income was marginally down (-2%) on last year, but this still more than covers the running costs of these facilities and so continues to provide an important additional income stream.
Both Designated and Restricted income streams showed large drops on last year (- 70% and -39% respectively), but this was to be expected as 2024 contained several significant and singular donations. Designated Funds were boosted by the final part of the Hawkins legacy (£45.5k), a £2.5k grant towards the _Peace Garden_ , and generous donations to the AV fund (including from The Friends of St. Martin’s). The final legacy payment has yet to be allocated by the PCC but is likely to be used to support further capital and pastoral initiatives. Restricted Funds continued to benefit from regular generous donations made towards _Music Memories_ and _Community Lunches_ .
Our Investment Funds’ valuation dropped by £10k (-4%) over the course of the year continuing the downward trend that started in the second half of 2024. It should be noted that this is just a “paper loss”, and the £240k current valuation of the funds is still massively ahead of the initial £55k invested, plus the funds generated an income of £7k in 2025. Our Deposit Funds generated almost twice the interest as last year (£15.2k, +87%) as a result of the greater amount of money held on deposit from the legacies income. However, this is likely to decline going forward as this money is expended.
## **Expenditure**
General Expenditure grew by +5% to £168.4k – an excellent result considering the cost pressures and the increased
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activity. The Parish Share remains our single biggest expenditure and rose by just +1%, albeit that a larger, “in-line-withinflation” increase of +3.5% is now
expected in 2026 (taking it beyond £100k per annum). Other General Expenditure items to note are the c.£3k spent on the Rectory patio works (fully funded by a donation) and the reduction in Church, Church Rooms, and Community Hall running costs as a result of the switch of utility provider in the autumn of last year.
As previously noted, our outward charitable donations had been falling as a percentage of income over several years and in 2023 they represented just 5% of our General Income. In keeping with our charity objectives and church teaching, we undertook to step this up to a target of 10% by 2026. In 2024 we increased the total to 6.5% and I am pleased to report that in 2025 we were able to make charitable donations totalling 8% (£14.7k) of our General (and appropriate Designated) Income. Whilst several charities benefit from this throughout the year from specific fund-raising events (e.g. Harrison’s Fund at the _Tenors UnLimited_ concert and the Royal British Legion on Remembrance Sunday), the key beneficiaries are the chosen charities we support on an on-going basis. In 2025 we revised this list to focus on 7 charities (2 local, 2 national, and 2 international, plus Guildford Cathedral as our Mother Church) and were able to make £1,250 donations to each at the end of the year.
Designated Expenditure totalled £20.4k (- 73% vs. 2024, but last year’s figures included much of the Windows costs) of which £12k was spent on the _Peace Garden_ . We also incurred a £57.5k capital expenditure (which shows in the increased assets and depreciation figures) on the new _AV system_ . Restricted Expenditure showed +75% increase to £21.4k driven by
both an increase in the amount of Youth Work undertaken and new churchyard fencing.
## **Assets**
_Fixed Assets_ comprise the Community Hall and Church Rooms which have been valued at £977.1k based on their 2025 buildings insurance value (a “paper increase” in value of £27.5k). Our Investment Funds stand at £240k based on market value and show a -4% decrease vs 2024. The value of our Fixtures and Fittings has been increased by the £57.5k investment (and subsequent capitalisation) in a new _AV system_ in the church. This adds to these assets (now standing at £59.8k) but also to their depreciation which now totals £17.3k pa (last year £7.5k). Our total fixed assets are therefore £1.277m at year end, up +5% on 2024.
_Current Assets_ comprise of Debtors of £11.8k owed to us by HMRC for Gift Aid (overall recovery is again down vs. previous years as more Gift Aid is recovered automatically in-year through the Parish Giving Scheme), cash in our current accounts of £52.6k (+22% vs. last year), and cash in our deposit accounts of £350.4k (-1% vs. last year, but then we have invested heavily in the new _AV system_ ), giving us a total value to our current assets of £414.8k (+1% vs. last year).
_Liabilities_ total £1,100 for governance costs for the 2025 accounts examination.
_Total Assets_ of the PCC (fixed assets plus current assets minus liabilities) therefore stand at £1.69m, a +4% increase on our end 2024 position.
## **Outlook**
I believe that with the continued wonderful support of the parish through its on-going response to our Stewardship Campaign, we should be looking forward positively. Whilst there remains a huge degree of
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uncertainty in the outside world, we are blessed at St. Martin’s with both a generous parish and the good fortune to be on the receiving end of exceptional legacies to support our mission.
We should continue to manage costs carefully, drive regular giving through the Stewardship Campaign (especially through the Parish Giving Scheme), and spend our legacies wisely on both capital investments in the church (e.g. the new _AV system_ ), and supporting more “mission-based” initiatives such as the _Children’s & Youth Minister_ and _Anna Chaplaincy_ . It is also worth considering that in time these latter two examples should perhaps be funded from our General Income rather than relying on legacies (which are uncertain and will ultimately run out). We should think about gradually moving the funding of these pastoral initiatives (and potentially others) to General Expenditure as an “everyday part of what we offer at St. Martin’s”. This will of course increase our General Expenditure, and so the continued focus on driving our General Income remains of prime importance to maintain sufficient finances to support our mission.
## **Thanks**
As is customary, I would like to extend a sincere thank you to all those who are engaged in our continuing efforts to secure our finances; Andrew French for running the excellent Stewardship Campaign, Chris Jany for managing the Canterbury Rooms/Hall rentals, Hayley Smith our Independent Examiner, The Friends of St. Martin’s for their generous support, and Michael Gibbs for managing our Gift Aid recovery. However, the biggest “thank you” as always must go to our parishioners who continue to give so generously throughout the year.
## **7/2026 FINANCE & PLANNED GIVING Finance**
The Finance and Giving Advisory Committee continues to focus on increasing our regular giving to meet the ongoing running costs of St. Martin’s, which inevitably increase every year. In particular, we encourage the congregation to contribute through the Parish Giving Scheme, which is an efficient way of generating the income we need. Over the last year, thanks to your generosity, the contribution that regular giving makes to the overall income of the church has increased.
That income supports the wonderful work of our Ministry Team and ensures that we can maintain our regular and varied services at St. Martin’s. It also supports the outreach work so essential to the mission of our church to remain at the heart of our local community of East Horsley. Without your support, that would not be possible.
## **Planned Giving**
Michael Gibbs – Assistant Treasurer
Last year donations eligible for Gift Aid came to £113,893 and those treated as Gift Aid Small Donations (GASD) came to £6,507. Tax to be recovered will total £28,631 which together with non-gift-aided donations of £2,565 gives a total of £151,596. This compares with a total of £122,507 in 2024.
During the year 35 subscribers used standing orders. We now have 71 in the Parish Giving Scheme (PGS). We have therefore gained one or two members but have lost some due to death or relocation.
The PGS is our preferred vehicle for regular giving. It is organised for us by the Diocese. Gift Aid is claimed on our behalf monthly. This assists cash flow and reduces administration. The scheme includes the option to subscribe to an annual inflation increase. Use of the scheme is very much encouraged.
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The card reader by the main South door of the church has been used regularly. It is a popular facility for occasional visitors to donate to church funds and has convenient gift-aid capability.
The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) has been used by several regular donors, The CAF system also recovers tax on gift-aided donations on our behalf, but does not have the cash flow benefits of the PGS.
DONR, the text giving system, is also being used occasionally. It has a useful gift-aid capability.
The GASD scheme allows plate collections, and similar receipts, to be eligible to be treated in the same way as identified giftaided donations. These plate collections have very much reduced and have been replaced by other convenient methods of donating.
## **8/2026 ANNUAL FABRIC REPORT, HALLS & CHURCHYARD** David Godwin & Debbie Springford
The following is the 2025 annual fabric report of the churchwardens required by Section 50 of the Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction and Care of Churches Measure 2018 dated 25[th] February 2026, delivered to and considered by the PCC without amendments:
## **1. General State of the Fabric**
The fabric of St. Martin’s Church and the churchyard remains in generally good condition. The building continues to be well used and cared for, with no significant deterioration noted. Regular maintenance has been carried out throughout the year.
Inspection was undertaken on 13[th] November 2025 of the fabric of St. Martin’s church and all articles appertaining to it, in consultation with the Rector
## **2. The Church Building (Exterior)**
- _Roof & Gutters_ : High-level gutters and downpipes were cleared of leaves and debris to prevent blockages.
- _The Tower_ : The tower structure remains sound, and the clock mechanism was serviced.
## **3. The Church Building (Interior)**
- _Audio-Visual Improvements_ : Significant upgrades were made this year, including the installation of a new AV console (necessitating the removal of one pew via Faculty), the replacement and addition of roof-level speakers, and the installation of a subwoofer.
- _Heating & Safety_ : The boiler was serviced and is functioning correctly. All portable electrical appliances (PAT) were tested and passed. Smoke alarms and extinguishers were tested and are operational.
- _Flooring & Furnishings_ : The nave flooring is in good order. The carpets were professionally cleaned using organic products.
## **4. The Churchyard**
- _Trees & Grounds_ : Routine maintenance (mowing and hedge trimming) has been conducted. A safety check on all trees was completed, with appropriate tree surgery work undertaken where necessary.
- _Lower Graveyard_ : New fencing was installed along the length of the pathway, together with improved access lighting.
## **5. Goods, Ornaments, and Inventory**
- _Inventory Check_ : We have checked the inventory of the church's goods and ornaments (silverware, brasses, linens, and vestments). All items are accounted for and are stored securely.
- _Log Book_ : The Log Book has been updated with details of all maintenance work carried out this year.
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## **6. Quinquennial Inspection (QI)**
- _Status_ : The most recent QI was conducted in February 2026.
- _Progress_ : We are currently awaiting the Architect's formal report and will review their recommendations upon receipt.
- _Previous Quinquennial_ : No actions were required for implementation of recommendations in the church inspection scheme dated 19th January 2021.
## **7. Planned Works for the Coming Year**
In the coming year, we propose to undertake the following works to maintain the fabric and safety of the church:
- _Audio-Visual Upgrades (Phase 3)_
- Completion of the final phase of the AV system. This includes the installation of fixed video cameras, new projectors, wall-mounted display screens, and retractable projection screens.
- _Statutory Compliance & Servicing_
- Electrical: Commissioning of the mandatory 5-year Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR).
- Heating: Annual servicing of the church boiler.
- _Fabric Repairs & Conservation_
- Canterbury Rooms & Boundary: Complete repairs to the front boundary wall and the Canterbury Rooms parking area.
- Stained Glass: Repainting of the exterior frames of the Covid Memorial stained glass windows.
- Interior Decoration: Redecoration of the transept ceiling and walls following earlier water ingress.
- Cleaning: Professional cleaning of all church windows (internal and external).
- _Churchyard & Grounds_
- Access: Clearance of mud and debris from the lower graveyard
pathway, and the installation of suitable edging to prevent future buildup.
- Signage: Renovation and refurbishment of the wooden signs at the church entrance.
We have consulted the Rector in compiling this report.
## **Halls & Churchyard**
Chris Jany
## **The Canterbury Rooms**
These rooms are becoming increasingly used and hired, supporting a wide range of church and community activities. Alongside regular church use for Sunday _Smarties_ , PCC meetings, _Bible Breakfasts_ , _Marty’s Friends_ toddler group, the _Family Film Club_ and _Spiritual Cinema_ as well as _Community Lunches_ and occasional deanery and clergy meetings. The Repair Café is a popular monthly event. _Monkey Music_ and _Music Memories_ dementia group are now well established.
The Canterbury Rooms are an excellent venue for small conferences or
seminar-style meetings, supported by a - high quality AV system and full PRS and TV licensing.
## **The Community Hall**
The hall continues to be a very popular venue for regular private hire, supporting a wide range of activities throughout the week. New recent additions are Sound Bath and Silver Swans ballet. Pilates and yoga are ever popular most days of the week. Then, more occasionally, flower arranging, Scottish country dancing and Reiki.
At weekends, the hall remains an ideal setting for ad hoc bookings such as children’s parties and family gatherings.
## **Hall hire**
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Check availability and request a booking at either hall here:
https://easthorsleychurch.org.uk/for-hire
## **Churchyard**
My thanks, as always, to the churchyard maintenance team of grass cutters for their continued support in keeping the churchyard looking so good. Without your commitment we simply could not keep up, especially during the spring growing season.
My thanks also to John Franklin for his regular weekly contribution, even out of season as well as to Richard Gardner, whose dependable Thursday support has been much appreciated. Thanks also to Thomas Bailey, our Silver Duke of Edinburgh candidate, who has made a much-appreciated contribution during the 2025 season.
We remain grateful for all who give their time, and we are always on the lookout for additional volunteers to assist with grass cutting, even on an occasional basis.
## **9/2026 PARISH SAFEGUARDING**
Claire Browne - Parish Safeguarding Officer pso@easthorsleychurch.org
Safeguarding means protecting people from harm, abuse, neglect and exploitation. The Church of England has put in place robust safeguarding policies to ensure that St. Martin’s flourishes and provides a healthy, safe and inclusive environment for all, particularly the most vulnerable of us.
Since my last annual report the PCC has continued its work reviewing, reflecting on and refreshing our safeguarding policies at each of its meetings and as required by Rule M5(3) of the Church Representation Rules 2020-25, I make the following statutory statement:
The PCC has complied with the requirements imposed by the codes, being the House of Bishops’ Safeguarding Guidance and Safeguarding Code of Practice, produced pursuant to Section 5A of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016.
St. Martin’s has many volunteers serving our community in different ways and those who are involved in roles of leadership or with children or vulnerable adults are currently registered on the Parish Dashboard. This database links volunteers to job descriptions and the safeguarding training and DBS requirements of those roles. We currently have 39 registered volunteers and my sincere thanks to everyone who has supplied their DBS Certificate to me and completed their mandatory training modules promptly.
We are still working towards 100% compliance and continue to make progress.
DBS Certificates are obtained with the invaluable support of Kate Ryder, who assists with the application process. _Please remember that the PSO needs to see your DBS Certifcate or a copy of it, which can be done by capturing a snapshot with your mobile phone and sending this to the email address above._
Safeguarding training is carried out online through the Church of England Training Portal. and the Church stipulates that mandatory training must be completed within 6 months of appointment to a role (preferably before then). _Please remember that unless you have amended your user profle to allow the PSO access to your training record on the Portal, you are responsible for providing proof of completed modules by downloading and emailing certifcates to the email address above._
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For those who do not play a specific role, safeguarding is still extremely important. Anyone can view the training modules available on the Church of England Training Portal by setting up an account and logging in. Alternatively, materials are available on the church website which also sets out how to report a concern because ultimately, safeguarding is everyone’s business.
## **10/2026 WORK WITH YOUNG PEOPLE**
Ali Bullman - Children’s & Youth Minister
I worked flexibly for up to ten hours a week, based in the Parish Office each Wednesday afternoon.
All children’s and youth activities throughout 2025 were supported by robust safeguarding policies and procedures, overseen by our Parish Safeguarding Team. Risk assessments were in place for all activities and reviewed as needed, in line with Diocesan guidance.
## **Marty’s Friends Playgroup**
Now in its ninth year, _Marty’s Friends_ continued to be a thriving weekly playgroup, with around 25 families registered and weekly attendance peaking at approximately 15 children. We meet on Wednesdays during term time (10.00– 11.30am), welcoming babies from six weeks to children aged four, alongside their parents or carers.
Sessions were run and planned by myself and Fiona, a nanny and childcare provider. We were supported by a committed network of mums, nannies and grandparents, although recruiting consistent additional volunteers remains a challenge. Despite this, there is a strong sense of ownership and community among families, which is wonderful to witness.
Sessions included free play, Bible stories, a Bible-themed craft, singing, and prayer.
The children’s joyful engagement during singing continued to be a particular highlight. We remained in touch with families via WhatsApp and Facebook, alongside local advertising, and it was encouraging to see some playgroup families engaging with wider church life.
Grateful thanks go to Fiona and the kitchen team: Toni Bergman, Sue Carmichael, Charlotte French, Shirley Hobbs, Ann Moore, and Rachel Holloway (who joined in 2025).
## **Family Film Club**
_Family Film Club_ continued to run on the first Friday of the month (excluding August). While attendance declined over the year, those who do attend come regularly and value the sessions highly. Each evening includes prayer, notices, pizza, and a family-friendly film.
This is an area that may benefit from review in 2026 to discern whether the format, timing, or frequency should change. Thanks to Suzie Crosby, Phoebe and Nick Bullman, and Elise French for their support.
## **Youth Group**
A core group of around 20 young people continued to engage intermittently in social gatherings and outings. Regular meetings remain challenging due to timetabling pressures; however, relationships have been maintained. A Youth Group Lent Course planned for 2026 will provide an opportunity to reestablish rhythm and shape a more sustainable model.
Thanks to Tessa Hulford-Funnell, Ellie Lister and Judy Young for their leadership and support.
## **Assemblies and School Relationships**
Throughout 2025, Renos, Ellie and I
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delivered _Open the Book_ assemblies, and standalone workshops, at The Raleigh School, alongside church visits from Raleigh and Glenesk for Harvest and Christingle. These continued to be an effective way of building relationships beyond our church family.
We were delighted to begin building a relationship with the new Head of Glenesk and hope to deepen involvement there, as we have historically done with The Raleigh. We delivered two _Open the Book_ assemblies and the Head has expressed an interest in these continuing in 2026.
I liaised with Lauren Sousa (RE Lead, Raleigh) and Lisa Meredith-Bennett (Head, Glenesk), coordinating assemblies, workshops and planning meetings in collaboration with St. Mary’s.
Thanks go to Rachel Holloway for her ongoing encouragement of these school links and Ellie for encouraging the Open the Book programme.
## **Peace Garden**
The _Peace Garden_ was completed in 2025 and celebrated with a joyful dedication service. Heartfelt thanks to David and Matthew for their creativity and commitment. The garden now provides a space for prayer, reflection and peace, particularly for children and young people, and will host _Wild Church_ and other informal services and gatherings in the future.
## **Wild Church**
_Wild Church_ launched on 19[th] October 2025 as an outdoor, creative and informal act of worship for all ages. Despite rainy weather, around 30 people attended, and the response was very encouraging. This seasonal, multigenerational offering shows strong promise as a way to engage
families and those who find traditional worship difficult.
## **Crib Service**
The Crib Service involved 17 children and young people aged 3–17 and was, as always, a highlight of the year. I intentionally invited children on the fringes of church life, and it has been encouraging to see some of these young people already engaging more regularly in early 2026.
## _Smarties Children’s Church_
_Smarties_ continued to meet weekly (except when there are Family Services), supported by a dedicated team: Sally Carpenter, Charlotte French, Sarah Godwin, Rachel Holloway, Katharine McPhillips and Faith Sykes.
## **11/2026 MUSIC & CHOIR** Gareth Pont
Our core choir has grown this year. We now have four regular men! We have also welcomed additional singers for special events such as weddings, funerals and other occasions. For Easter, Remembrance, Renos’ 10[th] anniversary service and Christmas we reached a peak of 21 singers! We even sang the Hallelujah chorus for Easter Day. We are grateful to all singers for generously giving up their time to enhance our music.
Judy Young led an informal carol singalong again at the Duke of Wellington in December with herself on piano, Renos on guitar, Anna on violin and Gareth on bass guitar. The outdoor event was well attended and enjoyed by all, even if a little chilly for the musicians’ fingers.
Earlier in the year, some of our closet musicians and thespians joined in a Valentine’s Eve gathering in the Canterbury Rooms with their party pieces, singalong, good company and good food.
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In September, in association with Horsley Live Music Club, we welcomed “ _Fire and Rain and American Pie_ ”, a group offering musical homage to the great American singer-songwriters of the late 60’s and early 70’s.
Glenesk school held a Harvest festival service in the church. The Raleigh School took a major part in the Christingle service. It was good to see so many children clearly enjoying themselves.
In November we celebrated Renos’ 10[th] Anniversary with us at St. Martin’s. It seems we managed to keep a secret of the light-hearted fun in store!
Also, in November we welcomed _Trio Bucolico_ , comprising violin, cello and piano, led by Karen Burgess. We enjoyed works from Beethoven and Brahms.
To round off the year, we hosted another very successful sell-out Christmas concert with Tenors UnLimited.
We look forward to growing our music making and event hosting further in 2026!
## **12/2026 OUTWARD GIVING**
Rev. Renos Pittarides
During 2025, with the assistance of Richard Lister, the PCC undertook a review of the charities supported by St. Martin’s. A shortlist was drawn up and a questionnaire circulated to members of the parish. Following the consultation, it was agreed that, for the period 2025–2029, the following charities would receive a share of our outward-giving budget.
Local charities: Home-Start Guildford Leatherhead Start
National charities: Alzheimer’s Society UK Youth
International charities: WaterAid Tearfund
In keeping with local tradition, the PCC also agreed to continue our support for Guildford Cathedral.
Special services continued to play an important role in our charitable giving. The Remembrance Sunday service supported the Royal British Legion, while the Christingle Service at the beginning of December raised funds for The Children’s Society (see Jean Bayliss’ report below).
Louise Pearson kindly led the 2025 Blythswood appeal, through which we were able to send 102 shoeboxes. We also supported Cherry Trees through the _Fire and Rain and American Pie_ concert, and Harrison’s Fund via the _Tenors UnLimited_ concert.
The PCC has committed to a phased increase in charitable giving, with the aim of tithing 10% of our general income by the end of 2026. This will bring us into line with many other Church of England parishes.
Our ability to give in this way depends entirely on the faithful generosity of our parishioners and the support of our charitable events. It enables us to live out our calling to be a church rooted in faith, hope and love, and I am deeply grateful to everyone who contributes.
**The Children’s Society** Jean Bayliss
Last year, 2025 a grand total of £1463 was raised through the generosity of church members and other supporters. Thank you to all who had collection boxes in their homes or sent donations direct to The Children’s Society, which amounted to £608. If you are interested in hosting a box in 2026, please contact me for more information.
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The Christingle Service was held on the 10[th] December and involved children from The Raleigh School who entertained the congregation with some beautiful singing.
Thanks to Lizi Barnard who, every year, orders, collects and distributes the oranges to all who make them into Christingles. It was a very joyful occasion and raised £483.
The Christmas card sales raised a further £272.
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## **Cobham Area Foodbank**
Christina van Roest - Trustee & General Manager
## _Will Foodbanks soon disappear?_
Unfortunately no, they are still needed as many families are struggling as we have reported last year and the year before and have increased a lot since we started the foodbank in December 2013.
The aim then was short-term help to get clients out of an emergency.
But 12+ years later, the kind of need has changed dramatically: credits and loans have become more available (leading to increased debt), the work market has changed salaries and work opportunities, and there has been a great increase in prices of food in the shops and of utilities.
Health issues (especially mental health) have risen: not just winter influenced illnesses, but Noro Virus and Covid in a new ‘disguise’/variant, are still bothering many people of all ages in the area, some with profound consequences.
We are only open one day a week; our catchment area is Cobham, Oxshott, Stoke D’Abernon, Downside, East & West Horsley, and Effingham. We still have 15-20 families visiting us weekly collecting food and we provide some deliveries (also made by our volunteers) to help clients not able to come to us. Some families in our catchment area have no transport or any person able to collect the food for them, we offer the ‘delivering service’ in exceptional circumstances only.
Thanks to the generosity of many donors, especially from St. Martin’s Church, and many individuals, who gave funding and stock to the warehouse to help all clients who come to us for help. In the period from 1[st] April 2025 to 30[th] January 2026, we received 1495.21kg (same period in 202425, 1891.21 kg) of food donations: 9.69%
(10%) of total collections. It is sad that it is still so essential to help people with food, who do not have enough money to feed the family.
We also thank all the people who have donated money to our account. We have many expenses to run the foodbank, insurance, rent, and upkeep of the van. We must buy additional foods, when stocks are low. We have no salaries to pay for anyone active in the foodbank. In the 2025-26 period mentioned , as our food donations were well down in these months, we had to buy nearly 300kg of food to fulfil our outgoing needs.
On the positive side we were able to give 59 of our families a generous Christmas Hamper and fresh items, fruits, vegetables, eggs bought from the local market, and fresh meat from the butchers in Oxshott,
who gave a price reduction for the foodbank clients, and had plenty of Christmas food goodies to distribute too. But it does not stay Christmas forever and many people have re-joined the queue for food at the foodbank from Mid-January onwards; joining the queue are lots of adults who have jobs but cannot cope with the ‘cost of living’ and worried parents who cannot feed their children.
We need your continued help, support, and prayers for all these deprived people in our community.
Many thanks for all your contributions.
For more information view:
https://cobhamarea.foodbank.org.uk/ 2026/01/04/new-year-message-from-ourtrustee-general-manager
## **13/2026 OUTREACH Limegrove Residential Care Home**
Rev. Ellie Lister – Curate
Throughout 2025, a small team from St. Martin’s, comprising Sheila Davis, Nicky
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Owens and Ellie Lister have led a monthly midweek Service of Holy Communion at Limegrove Residential Care Home. Renos, and ordinands on placement at the church, have joined the team from time to time. Residents and staff gather in one of the Limegrove lounges on the first Wednesday morning of every month for this service. Themes for these services have included well-known hymns, seasonal festivals at the appropriate time and a series reflecting upon God’s promises. After the service, residents who are unable to come to the lounge are offered the opportunity to receive bread and wine in their room. In November, in addition to the monthly service we held a well-received service of Remembrance on 11[th] November. Staff at Limegrove are keen to support the spiritual needs of the residents and also screen the livestream of our Sunday morning worship via our YouTube channel. Monthly Services of Holy Communion will continue in 2026.
## **Men’s Fellowship Group** David Godwin
Our Men’s Fellowship Group has continued to grow steadily this year. We continue to meet on the last Friday of every month for a relaxed evening at _The Duke of Wellington_ bringing together men from all parts of the St. Martin’s family: both regular congregation members and those with a wider connection to the church. It remains a warm space for building friendships in an informal setting.
## **Music Memories**
## Debbie Springford
St. Martin’s is entering its third year of hosting weekly _Music Memories_ . These sessions are aimed at those living with dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease and importantly their primary care givers for whom this initiative is a lifeline.
_Music Memories_ is a joyous intervention delivered by Val Marciano, a trained vocalist and music therapist. Each session is a thoughtful curation of musical, rhythmic, co-ordination and cognitive exercises designed to improve cognition and slow the deterioration of memory loss and lift mood.
Judy Young, Steve Wright and myself take it in turns to host each weekly session, welcoming those who attend and serving tea, coffee and refreshments prior to the session starting. This has proved a great opportunity for conversation, laughter and getting to know one another. Moreover, it has been so heartening to see a number of our _Music Memory_ attendees come along to Thursday Morning Coffee, Community Lunches and some of our Sunday Services.
The group made decorations for a _Music Memories_ tree for the Christmas Tree Festival this year. They hand wrote words on cards to describe how coming to _Music Memories_ made them feel. One stood out: ’ _Music Memories makes me feel WOW!!_
What more could we ask for?
## **Hear Here**
## Tanya Morgan
This initiative was started on 14[th] March 2024 and takes place on the second Thursday morning of each month, running alongside the coffee morning held in the church. We have three current volunteers (Tanya Morgan, Lorna Zischka and Helen Austin) who have all received initial and ongoing training by the Audiology department at Royal Surrey County Hospital but we are seeking another person to join us as Lorna is helping childmind her granddaughter.
If anyone knows of someone who might be interested in joining our little group for two hours, once a month, please ask them to contact me.
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In 2025, we saw 86 people at twelve clinics (14.3.2024 to 31.12.2024: 78 people at ten clinics) who needed new batteries, their hearing aids cleaned and retubed or help with other hearing aid issues.
We are starting to advertise our service and trying to attract people to come to the church not only to see us but also to take part in the coffee morning as it is such a pleasant experience compared with having to attend hospital, struggling to travel, paying for expensive parking and waiting in draughty corridors to be seen.
The more people that we can help, the happier we are as it gives people an opportunity to come in to church, to see and experience the peace, joy and welcome at St. Martins. You never know they might also have a quiet word with the Lord whilst in his house.
I would like to say thank you to all the coffee morning ladies for all their help with the waiting attendees and for providing us with hot drinks during the morning.
## **Second Friday Social**
## Claire Browne
_Second Friday Social_ is a group aimed predominantly but not exclusively at women in the Horsleys. The aim is to create a friendly and welcoming social group for people who go to St, Martin’s and those who don’t. We usually meet in _The Duke of Wellington_ public house in the snug from 6 – 8pm on the second Friday of each month. There is a WhatsApp group for sending out reminders, which can be used to make requests for lifts etc., and any existing member can add or invite new members to join. We hope to see you and your friends there!
## **14/2026 COMMUNITY & HOSPITALITY**
## **Community Coffee Morning** Margaret Read
Our _Community Coffee Morning_ continues to take place every Thursday 10am – 12pm. We have had very good attendance since last reporting.
In October we had another visit from Sight for Surrey, and in November a further visit from SCC Fire Department. Both of these organisations do home visits and advise on safety issues. The former concentrate on sensory issues such as hearing and sight loss and will fit fire and smoke alarms, telephones and doorbells. The latter will inspect for overloading sockets, and also fit smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors - all free of charge. It is especially useful for people who live alone but is available to everyone.
We had our Christmas Special during the Tree Festival; the rains did not deter the many people who came. There was a raffle, stalls and community carols round the piano, played by Sheila Mellstrom and led by Judy Young. We were able to send £171 to Home Start and £50 to Ehlers Danlos charities. £50 was retained towards continuing running costs.
Sincere thanks go to our wonderful coffee ‘buddies’ – all 26 of them who work in pairs and
donate cakes and milk in turn all year round and without whom the _Community Coffee Morning_ would not happen.
## **Hospitality**
Debbie Springford
We were privileged to have the opportunity to celebrate two very special occasions in 2025 which brought our church community together in love and gratitude. In July we gathered for a Summer BBQ in the Rectory garden to mark Sandy’s retirement and to
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show our appreciation for her devoted and caring ministry at St. Martin’s. In November we celebrated 10 years of Renos’s ministry with a special service of song, prayer, notes of gratitude and celebratory gifts and food. Both were joyful occasions, with special memories made and each attended by over 150 people.
Fern Winborn along with her fantastic team continue to do a great job of serving coffee after the 10.30 service. This is a wonderful opportunity for fellowship and for welcoming new faces to worship, with the majority of those attending the 10.30 service staying behind to enjoy this sociable moment. In 2025, over 4000 cups of tea and coffee were served and twice this number of biscuits consumed!
_Spiritual Cinema_ continued to offer _a_ wide and varied range of thought-provoking films in 2025 such as _Living_ , _Lee_ and _The Old Oak_ . The format of watch the film, have an informal discussion, enjoy a glass of wine and cheese & biscuits constitutes a very enjoyable Sunday night out and is another wonderful example of fellowship in action at St. Martin’s.
Continuing on the film theme, we ran a number of _Matinee Classics_ on Tuesday afternoons where a classic film was followed by tea and cake. We will run these more frequently in 2026
Our Church Service calendar offered further opportunities to extend St, Martin’s hospitality. The Dawn Service on Easter Sunday was profoundly moving and we followed this with breakfast for 40 people in The Canterbury Rooms. In November our _Time to Remember_ Service brought together the bereaved in quiet reflection and prayer and the provision of a comforting cup of tea and home-made cake was appreciated by all. Record numbers attended our Christmas Services and Nine Lessons and Carols was no
exception. Following an uplifting and festive service, we enjoyed some traditional Christmas fayre of mulled wine and mince pies
St. Martin’s Church is proving a popular venue for music events and in September Horsley Live delivered the _Fire and Rain and American Pie_ concert with around 200 people attending. We kept the band fed and watered, opened ‘the bar’ and served beer, wine and soft drinks.
Bringing people together in warm and welcoming fellowship lies at the heart of St. Martin’s hospitality. These values struck a chord with COOK! Foods and in September 2025 we secured a partnership for one year whereby COOK! committed to provide a monthly quantity of free main meals. To date, we have primarily used this tremendous benefit for _Community Lunches_ but plan in 2026 to extend this opportunity to other church events where we can bring different communities together over food.
Our wide-ranging hospitality opportunities would not be possible without our willing volunteers so I extend my sincere thanks to all of those who have made 2025 a very special year for St. Martin’s hospitality.
## **St. Martin’s Pilgrim Walks**
Judy Young & Sarah Godwin
Over the past year, _St. Martin’s Pilgrim Walks_ has remained active and well supported, with around 30 participants attending each walk. The group enjoyed a varied programme of local walks, typically 7–10 miles in length, discovering new areas of countryside and visiting many beautiful historic churches across our Diocese.
In April, during the Easter holidays, several families joined us. We travelled by train to Guildford, linking in with the anniversary celebrations at Horsley Station, and walked
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back to St. Martin’s, where tea and cake provided a welcome conclusion to the day. This walk was particularly well received, highlighting the value of creating opportunities that are enjoyable and accessible for all ages.
allowed us the time to cook more elaborate puddings and starters for the meal. A huge thanks to the team of volunteers who organise the room, arrange beautiful flowers, host the tables and cook the food.
## **15/2026 FRIENDS OF ST. MARTIN’S**
Another highlight was the annual _Ride and Stride_ event in September, when we travelled by train to Leatherhead and walked back to Horsley, calling in at several neighbouring churches along the route.
Looking ahead to the coming year, plans are underway to begin a _Horsley Camino_ , walking from Horsley to the sea, continuing the strong sense of fellowship and pilgrimage that the group enjoys together.
## **Community Lunches**
## Tessa Hulford-Funnell
The second year of our community lunches saw us serve and organise almost 250 meals over five lunches and one high tea at Thatcher’s Hotel. This year we extended the lunch to a three-course meal, as this meant that the lunch could continue for a little longer, allowing guests a greater length of time to chat and connect with other diners. This was helped by the partnership with COOK!, secured part way through the year by Debbie, which saw them providing the main meal in support of our community initiative. Whilst we didn’t take this up for every meal, when we did it
Denise Smee
We had a varied number of events during 2025.
We started with a very successful talk in January by David Godwin and Colin Holloway about their epic bike ride from Mexico to Canada via mountains and desert. It sounded a gruelling adventure with many ups and downs.
We then had a boat trip in May on the River Thames from Maidenhead to Henley. We were lucky to have a mild dry day so I think everyone enjoyed the trip.
In November we had a classical concert by the _Trio Bucolico_ which was well attended.
Some profit was made from the events although the primary purpose was to provide activities for the Friends of St. Martins
## **16/2026 ECO CHURCH**
Sara Dean & Rachel Holloway
The Environmental Advisory Committee of the PCC encourages the PCC and all of us, both as a congregation and as individuals, to become more aware of our impact on the environment and to make decisions accordingly.
The Committee of Rachel Holloway, Helen Lawrence, Chris Jany, Renos and Sara Dean focused on working towards the Eco Church Gold Award and the Church of England’s carbon neutrality by 2030 ambition:
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Stemming from our _Statement of Belief,_ our _Five Point Plan_ was shared with Guildford Diocese’s Net Zero Team. It was well received and we were subsequently awarded a grant to improve loft insulation in the Canterbury Rooms and fix draught excluders to the north door and west door (in the tower).
Helen created our _Ethical Consumption Promotion Strategy_ and ran a Fairtrade stall twice after Sunday services to promote buying FairTrade products from local supermarkets.
The solar power initiative made great progress in gaining support from the Diocese and Guildford Borough Council who responded to our Pre-Planning application very positively. The PCC then approved the solar power supplier and submitted a full planning application. This is a significant step towards reducing St. Martin’s carbon footprint and securing sustainable energy for the future.
In June, the PCC appointed Rachel as St. Martin’s Eco Link with the Diocese.
## **17/2026 COMMUNICATIONS**
Rev. Renos Pittarides
The Communications Work Group is made up of Kate Lane, Judy Young, Debbie Springford, Chris Jany, and me, working together to share the life of St. Martin’s with the wider community.
Over the past year, we’ve created a series of postcards highlighting our services and activities. Using a consistent look and feel has proved effective and gives us a simple, recognisable way to share what we do.
Our main channel is the weekly email newsletter, which now goes out to more than 330 people. Many more read it via our website, where we’re also able to include photos and videos to bring our news to life.
We’d love your help in spreading the word —please encourage friends and neighbours to sign up through the website.
The website itself, expertly built and looked after by Andy Fairweather, is kept up to date and serves as a central hub for information.
We also maintain an active presence on social media, including Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and Nextdoor, helping us reach people in different ways and places.
Alongside our online communications, St. Martin’s appears in the centre spread of the Horsley Directory six times a year, and we contribute regularly to Horsley Info, the Parish Council’s newsletter.
And finally, special thanks to Kate Lane, who does a brilliant job managing our notice boards, making sure they’re current and welcoming for everyone who passes by.
## **18/2026 CHURCHES TOGETHER IN HORSLEY & OCKHAM**
Rev. Sandy Conway
It is good to be able to reaffirm generally good relations between members of our different Church communities, especially since Christian commitment is reported to be in decline nationally.
Our annual Good Friday witness in the village was very well attended, and as so many times in recent years, we were blessed with the generous provision of hot cross buns (thank you Robin and all at Quaich!)
The Women’s World Day of Prayer service on March 7[th] 2025 was prepared by the women of the Cook Islands. Their home is a small, widely spread group of atolls and
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now-extinct volcanoes, with lagoons and reefs, located in the Polynesian Triangle. The problems of limited agriculture and water contrast with the exotic beauty of the floral and bird life there.
The service was a beautiful reflection on the theme ‘ _I made you Wonderful_ ’. We were offered floral (in our case paper!) leis to wear, and we learned a short new song ‘ _Wonderfully Made_ ’ – see Psalm 139:14. We even attempted a Maori response between the prayers. Other, more familiar songs were included, with as always the hymn, ‘ _The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended_ ’; it reminds us of our connection and unity with our Christian sisters and brothers across this wonderful, vulnerable, God-given world. The service concluded with these memorable words:
Church Multiplication and reflected on two aspects, namely:
- 1) How Christians, especially those aged 18-35, grow spiritually; and
- 2) How to equip churches to facilitate spiritual growth in their congregations.
The research found that those interviewed were helped in their spiritual growth by the following:
|following:||
|---|---|
|Community (feeling safe and||
|vulnerable):|80%|
|Choosing to grow|38%|
|(intentionality):||
|Engagement with the Bible:|32%|
|Time spent with God:|28%|
|Calls to action:|24%|
_Treat yourself as a precious and beloved child of God, and treat others as precious and beloved children of God._
## **19/2026 LEATHERHEAD DEANERY SYNOD**
Robert Barnard
Since St. Martin’s 2025 APCM, the Leatherhead Deanery Synod has met twice.
**The first meeting** was on 11[th] June 2025 at All Saints’ Church, Ockham _._
The speaker for the evening, Revd Canon David Gardner, Project Manager on the Vision and Strategy Team of the Archbishops’ Council of the Church of England, spoke on the topic _‘How to make your church community more spiritually healthy.’_
**The second meeting** was on 15[th] October 2025 at St. Andrew’s Church, Oxshott _._
The presentation, ‘ _Adolescence_ ’ **,** was delivered by Mikey Dicken and Adam Brown, youth workers at Leatherhead Youth Project (LYP). Set up 20 years ago, this charitable organisation operates Monday to Friday and aims to provide ‘radical hospitality’ and a ‘safe social space’ and to build ‘relational trust’ with the youngsters who drop by after school. There are currently 11 full and part time team members who work in the centre and visit local schools in the Mole Valley area. Mikey and Adam gave insights into the work of LYP and the great progress that had been made in attracting young people to visit the centre
The following is a brief summary of the address.
Revd Canon Gardner spoke on research carried out by the Gregory Centre for
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## **APPENDIX. Safeguarding Training Pathways**
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**St. Martin's PCC East Horsley**
**Financial Statements for year ending 31st December 2025**
**FINAL**
|**St. Martin's Church East Horsley**
**Summary Statement of Financial Activities for Year Ended 31st December 2025**(see Note 1.1.2)|**St. Martin's Church East Horsley**
**Summary Statement of Financial Activities for Year Ended 31st December 2025**(see Note 1.1.2)|
|---|---|
|**General Funds**
**Designated**
**Funds**
**2025**
**_2024_**
**% inc/dec on**
**LY**
**INCOMING RESOURCES**(see
Note 2)
**Restricted**
**Funds**
**Endowment**
**Funds**||
|**Voluntary Income**
140,027.62
16,950.50
7,761.25
0.00
164,739.37
_147,986.28_
11
**Activity for Generating Funds**
23,172.75
0.00
0.00
0.00
23,172.75
_23,762.08_
-2
**Investment Income**
1,762.79
7,339.96
6,631.74
6,501.70
22,236.19
_14,998.75_
48
**Incoming Resources from Charitable Activities**
8,360.68
0.00
1,652.00
0.00
10,012.68
_5,743.00_
74
**Other Incoming Resources**
5,934.49
45,928.07
0.00
0.00
51,862.56
_225,007.26_
-77
**Grand Total Income**
**179,258.33**
**70,218.53**
**16,044.99**
**6,501.70**
**272,023.55**
**_417,497.37_**
**-35**||
||**179,258.33**
**70,218.53**
**16,044.99**
**6,501.70**
**272,023.55**
**_417,497.37_**
**-35**|
|||
|**EXPENDITURE**
(see Note 2)|**General Funds**
**Designated**
**Funds**
**2025**
**_2024_**
**% inc/dec on**
**LY**
**Restricted**
**Funds**
**Endowment**
**Funds**|
|**Cost of Generating Funds**
**Charitable Activities**
**Governance Costs**
**Support Costs**
**Other Resources Expended**
**Grand Total Expenditure**|947.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
947.00
_344.92_
175
148,925.99
19,993.10
21,456.73
0.00
190,375.82
_234,031.27_
-19
1,100.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
1,100.00
_1,100.00_
0
10,939.36
0.00
0.00
0.00
10,939.36
_10,632.59_
3
6,542.81
457.80
0.00
0.00
7,000.61
_1,855.54_
277|
||**168,455.16**
**20,450.90**
**21,456.73**
**0.00**
**210,362.79**
**_247,964.32_**
**-15**|
|||
|**Nett Incoming/Outgoing Expenditure**
**Before Transfers**|**10,803.17**
**49,767.63**
**-5,411.74**
**6,501.70**
**61,660.76**
**169,533.05**|
|**Transfers between Funds**
Permitted use of St. Martin's Trust Income
Investment Funds Income Transfers
Transfer to Retired Clergy Fund
(see Note 6.5)
New Legacy Fund Allocation(see Note 6.6)
**Total Transfers**|7,402.68
-1,154.75
-6,247.93
0.00
445.47
-445.47
253.77
-253.77
0.00
-1,000.00
1,000.00
0.00
-70,000.00
70,000.00
0.00
**6,848.15**
**-69,445.47**
**69,099.02**
**-6,501.70**
**0.00**|
|**Other Recognised Gains/Losses**
Revaluation of Fixed Assets (Buildings)
Depreciation of Fixed Assets (F&F)
Investment Assets
**Total Other Gains/Losses**|27,538.00
27,538.00
-1,020.00
-13,274.28
-3,017.97
-17,312.25
-640.97
-9,354.41
-9,995.38|
||**26,518.00**
**-13,915.25**
**-3,017.97**
**-9,354.41**
**230.37**|
|**Nett Movement in Funds**|**44,169.32**
**-33,593.09**
**60,669.31**
**-9,354.41**
**61,891.13**|
|||
|**_Funds Brought Forward from 31.12.24_**
**Funds Carried Forward as at 31.12.25**|**_1,003,099.52_**
**_283,620.78_**
**_108,001.69_**
**_233,988.55_**
**_1,628,710.54_**
**1,047,268.84**
**250,027.69**
**168,671.00**
**224,634.14**
**1,690,601.67**
**_1,628,710.54_**
**4**|
**The Notes and Appendices on pages 3 to 7 form part of these accounts**
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|**St. Martin's Church East Horsley**
**Balance Sheet for Year Ended 31st December 2025**(see Note 1.1.2)|**St. Martin's Church East Horsley**
**Balance Sheet for Year Ended 31st December 2025**(see Note 1.1.2)||
|---|---|---|
||**General Funds**
**Designated**
**Funds**
**2025**
**_2024_**
**Unrestricted**
**Restricted**
**Funds**
**Endowment**
**Funds**
**Total**|**% inc/dec on**
**LY**|
|**Fixed Assets**:
Buildings(see Note 1.2.1)
Community Hall
Church Rooms
Fixtures & Equipment(see Notes 1.2.3 & 1.2.4)
Investment Funds(see Note 1.2.2)
**Total Fixed Assets**
**Current Assets:**
Debtors(see Note 3)
Accrued Income/Pre-payments
Cash in Current Accts
Cash in CBF Deposits(see Note 4)
**Total Current Assets**
**Current Liabilities:**
Creditors(see Note 3)
**Total Current Liabilities**
**Nett Assets/Liabilities**
**Funds/Assets of St. Martin's:**
Unrestricted (General)
Unrestricted (Designated)
Restricted
Endowment
**Total Funds/Assets**
Over/Under|337,837.00
337,837.00
_328,316.00_
639,296.00
639,296.00
_621,279.00_
2,040.00
51,329.64
6,400.89
59,770.53
_19,548.78_
15,391.85
224,634.14
240,025.99
_250,021.37_|3
3
206
-4|
||**979,173.00**
**66,721.49**
**6,400.89**
**224,634.14**
**1,276,929.52**
**_1,219,165.15_**|5|
||10,403.77
1,001.25
349.63
11,754.65
_12,481.25_
0.00
_0.00_
14,921.82
23,493.17
14,175.93
52,590.92
_43,070.84_
43,870.26
158,811.80
147,744.54
350,426.60
_355,093.32_|-6
22
-1|
||**69,195.85**
**183,306.22**
**162,270.10**
**0.00**
**414,772.17**
**_410,645.41_**|1|
||-1,100.00
-1,100.00
_-1,100.00_|0|
||**-1,100.00**
**0.00**
**0.00**
**0.00**
**-1,100.00**
**_-1,100.00_**|0|
||||
||**1,047,268.85**
**250,027.71**
**168,670.99**
**224,634.14**
**1,690,601.69**
**_1,628,710.56_**|4|
||1,047,268.84
250,027.69
168,671.00
224,634.14||
||**1,047,268.84**
**250,027.69**
**168,671.00**
**224,634.14**
**1,690,601.67**
**_1,628,710.56_**|4|
||0.01
0.02
-0.01
0.00
0.02
0.00||
|Approved by the PCC and signed on its behalf by:
.....................................................|Rev. Renos Pittarides, PCC Chairman
....||
|||Page 2|
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## **Notes to the financial statements**
**for the year ended 31 December 2025**
- **Note 1 Accounting Policies 1.1 Basis of Accounting**
- **1.1.1** The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006, together with applicable accounting standards, and the Statement of Recommended Practice 'Accounting & Reporting by Charities - (SORP FRS102 smaller Charities Bulletin 1 - Effective 1 January 2019)'. The accounts have been prepared under the historic cost convention except investment funds, which are shown at market value, and buildings which are now included in the financial statements. The Church Rooms have been included at their insured value of the building of £639,296 and the Community Hall at its insured value of £337,837.
- **1.1.2** The accounts continue in theadopted presentation for the accruals-based accounting standard replacing Receipts and Payments with a Statement of Financial Activity (SOFA) and Balance Sheet. The key impact of these changes is noted below.
- **1.2 Fixed Assets**
- **1.2.1** Buildings are included as noted above. Given that both buildings are maintained in a good state of repair, we have also agreed not to depreciate them but hold them at these values (or their equivalents in future years). Consecrated and benefice property is not included in the accounts in accordance with s.96(2) (a) of the Charities Act 1993.
- **1.2.2** Investment Funds have been valued at Market Value rather than Book Value. The effect of this has been that the earlier losses and more recent gains seen across the world's stock markets (and therefore our investments) are shown on our books in a material way.
- **1.2.3** Movable church furnishings held by the Rector and churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal are inalienable property, listed in the church's inventory, which can be inspected at any reasonable time. For anything acquired prior to 2000 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the financial statements. Subsequently no individual item has cost more than £1,000 so all such expenditure has been written off when incurred. All expenditure incurred in the year on consecrated or benefice buildings, individual items under £1,000 or on the repair of movable church furnishings is written off as expended.
- **1.2.4** The church organ was replaced/upgraded in 2018; although a significant cost (over £26k), the new organ will last a generation and therefore will be treated as a Fixed Asset and will be depreciated over 10 years (fully depreciated in 2027). A further £3.6k was spent to complete the work in 2019 and this too is being written off over 10 years as per the organ itself. New Choir furniture was purchased in 2019 at a cost of just over £17.5k - again, given the expected life of these items, depreciation is over 10 years (fully depreciated in 2028). A new printer was purchased at a cost of £4,080 in 2024 and will be written off over 4 years (fully depreciated in 2027) - its expected "serviceable life" will be a little longer than this based on the previous printer's use. A total of £57, 534 was spent in 2025 on a new AV system which has been installed in the church. This too will be treated as a capital expenditure on a Fixed Asset with the costs written off over 5 years (fully depreciated in 2029) at a depreciation rate of £11,506.80 per year. Further capital expenditure in this area is expected in 2026.
- **1.3 Funds**
- **1.3.1** Endowment funds are funds, the capital of which must be maintained; only income arising from investments of the endowment may be used either as restricted or unrestricted funds depending on the purpose for which the endowment was established.
- **1.3.2** Restricted funds represent (a) income from trusts or endowments which may be expended only on those restricted objects provided in the terms of the trust or bequest, and (b) donations or grants received for a specific object or invited by the PCC for a specific object. The funds may only be expended on the specific objects for which they were given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of each year must be carried forward as a balance on that fund.
- **1.3.3** General funds represent the funds of the PCC that are not subject to any restrictions regarding their use and are available for application on the general purposes of the PCC. Funds designated for a particular purpose by the PCC are also unrestricted.
## **1.4 Incoming Resources**
- **1.4.1** Planned giving, collections and donations are recognised when received. Grants and legacies are accounted for when the PCC is legally entitled to the amounts due. Dividends are accounted for when receivable as is interest. All other income is recognised when it is received apart from Gift Aid and VAT recovery which is accrued. All incoming resources are accounted for gross.
## **1.5 Resources Expended**
- **1.5.1** Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, if that award creates a binding or constructive obligation on the PCC. The diocesan parish share is accounted for when due. All other expenditure is generally recognised when it is incurred and is accounted for gross.
## **Note 2 Detailed Figures**
The income and expenditure figures are detailed in Appendices 1 and 2 to these notes.
## **Note 3 Creditors and Debtors**
Creditors: As at 31st December 2025 we owe £1,100 for the year end examination of our accounts.
Debtors: As at 31st December 2025 we are owed £11,754.65 by HMRC for Gift Aid tax reclamation (£10,403.77 General Funds + £1,001.25 Designated Funds + £349.63 Restricted Funds).
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## **Note 4 Analysis of the Investment Funds and Cash Funds on Deposit**
|**Analysis of the Investment Funds and Cash Funds on Deposit**||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|**Fixed Assets: Investment Funds**|**Market Value**|||**Growth/Loss in 2025**||**Book Value**|**Unrealised**
**Gain**|
||**31.12.24**|**31.12.25**||**£'s**|%|||
|**Designated Funds**
Special Reserve(004S/6595)
Lewis Legacy(006S/6597)
**Sub-Total**
**Endowment Funds**
C Hetherington Legacy(001S/6589)
H J Sier Fund(002S/6591)
St. Martin's Trust(003S/6593)
**Sub-Total**|14,220.46
13,651.95
1,812.36
1,739.90|||_-568.51_
-4
3,980.00
9,671.95
_-72.46_
-4
1,000.00
739.90||||
||**16,032.82**
**15,391.85**|||**_-640.97_**
**-4**
**4,980.00**
**10,411.85**||||
||5,965.66
5,727.16
3,167.81
3,041.17
224,855.08
215,865.81|||_-238.50_
-4
200.00
5,527.16
_-126.64_
-4
100.00
2,941.17
_-8,989.27_
-4
50,084.62 165,781.19||||
||**233,988.55**
**224,634.14**|||**_-9,354.41_**
**-4**
**50,384.62 174,249.52**||||
|||||||||
|**Current Assets: Deposit Accts**|**Balance**
**31.12.24**|**Interest**|**Legacy Re-**
**allocation**|**Allocation ex-**
**General Fund or**
**Additions**|**Funds**
**Utilised or**
**Invested**|**Balance**
**31.12.25**|**% Growth**
**in 2025**|
|**Designated Funds**
Retired Clergy/PCCF(001D/6588)
Eco Initiatives(004Da/6594a)
Mission & Development(004Db/6594b)
Rector's Discretionary Fund(004Dd/6594d)
New Legacies(004Dg/6594Dg)
AV Fund(004Di/6594Di)
Peace Garden(004Dj/6594Dj)
**Sub-Total**
**Restricted Funds**
St. Martin's Trust(002D/6590)
Fabric & Building(003D/6592)
Choir/Organ Fund(004Dc/6594c)
Youth Work(004De/6594e)
Churchyard(004Df/6594f)
Anna Chaplaincy(004Dh/6594h)
**Sub-Total**
**General Funds**
General Funds (005D/6596)
Note: CCLA changed all account numbers in late 2023 - account names rema
New account numbers are shown alongside the original ones (those ending|_16,892.81_
731.17
_0.00_
1,263.94
30,000.00
_0.00_
631.97
15,000.00
_4,840.78_
203.95
_211,447.59_
60.99-210,000.00
_0.00_
3,581.16
85,000.00
_0.00_
421.31
10,000.00|||1,000.00
18,623.98
10
379.43
30,884.51
150.00
15,481.97
145.00
228.05
4,961.68
2
45,543.07
47,051.65
-78
47,702.87
40,878.29
9,491.59
929.72||||
||**233,181.18**
**6,894.49**
**-70,000.00**|||
**46,688.07 57,951.94 158,811.80**
**-32**||||
||_27,000.00_
1,154.75
_18,537.81_
804.70
_8,441.23_
355.64
_22,222.13_
1,778.87
20,000.00
_7,490.18_
1,368.85
25,000.00
_0.00_
1053.28
25,000.00|||1,154.75
27,000.00
0
2,108.74
21,451.25
16
53.48
8,743.39
4
8,117.55
35,883.45
61
369.42
5,355.28
28,873.17
285
260
25,793.28||||
||**_83,691.35_**
**_6,516.09_**
**70,000.00**|||
**2,478.16 14,941.06 147,744.54**
**77**||||
|||||||||
||**_38,220.79_**
**1,762.79**
**0.00**|||
**54,191.28 50,304.60**
**43,870.26**
**15**||||
||in the same.
D or S).|||||||
## **Note 5 The Charitable Donations/Grants made in 2025 were as follows:**
|**Charitable Donations**|**2025**
**2024**
**% inc/dec on**
**LY**|
|---|---|
|**Home Missions & Church Societies**
Guildford Cathedral
Bishop of Guildford Communities Fund
Nazareth Way
Horsley Wheel of Care
USPG
**Sub-total**
**Secular Charities**
British Legion
Leatherhead Start
Homestart Guildford
Cherry Trees
Alzheimer's Society
UK Youth
Surrey Churches Preservation Society
The Children's Society
Harrison's Fund
Film & TV Charity
Your Sanctuary
The Trussell Trust
National Autistic Society
Refugees at Home
Cancer Research UK
Princess Alice Hospice
**Sub-total**
**Relief & Devt Agencies**
Tear Fund
WaterAid
SOS Children' Villages
The Bridge International Charity
**Sub-total**
**Total Donations**|1,250.00
_560.00_
0.00
_968.75_
0.00
_560.00_
0.00
_500.00_
0.00
_20.00_|
||**1,250.00**
**_2,608.75_**
**-52**|
||250.00
_225.00_
1,250.00
_560.00_
2,405.50
_560.00_
595.00
_779.00_
1,308.50
_560.00_
1,250.00
_0.00_
398.75
_135.00_
153.00
_126.25_
574.50
_280.00_
400.00
_0.00_
0.00
_560.00_
0.00
_560.00_
0.00
_560.00_
0.00
_560.00_
0.00
_137.50_
0.00
_125.00_|
||**8,585.25**
**_5,727.75_**
**50**|
||1,250.00
_560.00_
2,420.00
_0.00_
1,150.00
_0.00_
0.00
_560.00_|
||**4,820.00**
**1,120.00**
**330**|
|||
||
**14,655.25**
**_9,456.50_**
**55**|
|||
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- **Note 6 Additional Notes 6.1** There are no Trustee costs or expenses to consider in the accounts. **6.2** There are no paid employees of the PCC. **6.3** Transactions with related parties/members of the PCC: One member of the PCC receives £63 per week to handle the running of the Community Hall and Canterbury Rooms on a "services" basis.
- A second member of the PCC is engaged to deliver our Youth Programme work for which she is paid from the Restricted Youth Fund (amount varies according to activities undertaken).
- **6.4** Commitments and Contingent Liabilities. At the year end the PCC had no capital commitments, nor were there any contingent liabilities. **6.5** £1000 per annum is added to the Retired Clergy Fund from General Funds to contribute to clergy pensions upon retirement from St. Martin's. **6.6** Of the £200,000 from the Hawkins Legacy received in 2024, the PCC agreed the following allocations; AV Fund £85,000, Eco Initiatives £30,000, and Mission & Development £15,000 - all remain as Designated Funds. A further allocation to Restricted Funds was also agreed; Fabric/Churchyard £25,000, Youth Work £20,000, and Anna Chaplaincy £20,000. The £10,000 received from the Johnson Legacy was allocated to the new Peace Garden in its entirety. Appropriate transfers between Designated and Restricted funds have been made. The final payment of the Hawkins Legacy (£45, 543.07) has been received but remains unallocated at this time and so stays in the Designated Legacy Fund.
## **Note 7 Associated Accounts**
|**7.1**|**Friends of St. Martin's**|**2025**
**2024**
**% inc./dec**
**on LY**|
|---|---|---|
||**Receipts**
Donations (inc. for excursions)
Concert Tickets/Donations
Bank Interest
**Total**
**Payments**
Excursion Expenses
Concert Expenses
Donation to St. Martin's
**Total**
Excess of receipts over payments
Fund Balance 31.12.24/31.12.23
Fund Balance 31.12.25/31.12.24|8,901.50
_4,479.00_
99
1,045.00
_960.00_
9
75.70
_92.66_
-18|
|||**10,022.20**
**_5,531.66_**
**81**|
|||1,895.00
_853.05_
122
813.51
_320.00_
154
5,500.00
_1,900.00_
189|
|||**8,208.51**
**3,073.05**
**167**|
|||1,813.69
_2,458.61_
26
8,992.10
_6,533.49_
38|
|||10,805.79
_8,992.10_
20|
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|**St. Martin's Church East Horsley**
**Appendix 1: Statement of Financial Activities for Year Ended 31st December 2025**|**St. Martin's Church East Horsley**
**Appendix 1: Statement of Financial Activities for Year Ended 31st December 2025**|
|---|---|
|**INCOMING RESOURCES**|**General Funds**
**Designated**
**Funds**
**2025**
**_2024_**
**% inc/dec on**
**LY**
**Unrestricted**
**Restricted**
**Funds**
**Endowment**
**Funds**
**Total**|
|**Voluntary Income**
Parish Giving Scheme(inc Gift Aid)
Other Tax-Efficient Giving
Gift Aid Reclaimed(on other tax-efficient
giving and collections)
Collections & Unplanned Giving
Sundry & Special Appeals/Donations
Grants
Charitable Appeals/Collections
Fund Raising
Vestry
Windows
Streaming/Sound System/AV
Peace Garden
Eco Initiatives (GBC Grant)
Rector's Discretionary Fund
Community Lunch Project
Music Memories
**SUB-TOTAL**
**Activity for Generating Funds**
Community Hall/Rooms Lettings
**SUB-TOTAL**
**Investment Income**
CBF Deposit Interest
CBF Investment Income
**SUB-TOTAL**
**Incoming Resources from Charitable**
**Activities**
Fees Received
**SUB-TOTAL**
**Other Incoming Resources**
VAT Reclaim(on Windows)
Friends of St. Martin's Donation
New Legacies Received
East Horsley Care Donation
Anniversary Gift Collection
Ancillary Trading/Miscellaneous
**SUB-TOTAL**|85,206.99
85,206.99
_60,408.64_
41
28,918.29
28,918.29
_25,672.12_
13
10,457.49
1,001.25
349.63
11,808.37
_12,550.27_
-6
6,277.95
1,360.70
7,638.65
_15,331.71_
-50
9,166.90
1,698.38
10,865.28
_5,417.37_
101
0.00
_0.00_
4,807.75
4,807.75
_1,265.00_
280
900.00
900.00
_7,580.80_
-88
0.00
_500.00_
-100
7,017.50
7,017.50
_0.00_
2,500.00
2,500.00
_0.00_
724.00
724.00
_0.00_
0.00
_1,930.00_
-100
1,921.54
1,921.54
_1,557.00_
23
2,431.00
2,431.00
_15,773.37_
-85|
||**140,027.62**
**16,950.50**
**7,761.25**
**0.00**
**164,739.37**
**_147,986.28_**
**11**|
||23,172.75
23,172.75
_23,762.08_
-2|
||**23,172.75**
**0.00**
**0.00**
**0.00**
**23,172.75**
**23,762.08**
**-2**|
||1,762.79
6,894.49
6,516.09
0.00
15,173.37
_8,100.76_
87
445.47
115.65
6,501.70
7,062.82
_6,897.99_
2|
||**1,762.79**
**7,339.96**
**6,631.74**
**6,501.70**
**22,236.19**
**_14,998.75_**
**48**|
||8,360.68
1,652.00
10,012.68
_5,743.00_
74|
||**8,360.68**
**0.00**
**1,652.00**
**0.00**
**10,012.68**
**_5,743.00_**
**74**|
||0.00
_9,430.33_
-100
1,900.00
1,900.00
_1,900.00_
0
45,543.07
45,543.07
_210,000.00_
-78
0.00
_1,288.24_
-100
2,430.00
2,430.00
_0.00_
1,604.49
385.00
1,989.49
_2,388.69_
-17|
||**5,934.49**
**45,928.07**
**0.00**
**0.00**
**51,862.56**
**225,007.26**
**-77**|
|||
|**Grand Total Income**|**179,258.33**
**70,218.53**
**16,044.99**
**6,501.70**
**272,023.55**
**_417,497.37_**
**-35**|
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|**St. Martin's Church East Horsley**
**Appendix 2: Statement of Financial Activities for Year Ended 31st December 2025**|**St. Martin's Church East Horsley**
**Appendix 2: Statement of Financial Activities for Year Ended 31st December 2025**|
|---|---|
|**EXPENDITURE**|**General Funds**
**Designated**
**Funds**
**2025**
**_2024_**
**% inc/dec on LY**
**Unrestricted**
**Restricted**
**Funds**
**Endowment**
**Funds**
**Total**|
|**Cost of Generating Funds**
Cost of Generating Funds
**SUB-TOTAL**
**Charitable Activities**
Home Missions & Church Societies
Secular Charities
Relief & Devt. Agencies
Parish Share
Working expenses of the clergy
Rectory
Church Running Expenses
Church/Buildings Maintenance
Upkeep of Services
Upkeep of Churchyard
Website/Directory
Church Rooms/Hall
Insurance(Church/Hall/Rooms)
Major Repairs & Replacements
Major Projects
Vestry
Windows
Streaming/Sound System/AV
Peace Garden
Anna Chaplaincy
Eco Initiatives
Mission & Development
Community Lunch Project
Music Memories
Organist & Choir
Education & Youth Work
Rector's Discretionary Fund
**SUB-TOTAL**
**Governance Costs**
(see Note 6.1)
Independent Examination
**SUB-TOTAL**
**Support Costs**
Bank Charges
Support Staff
Printing
General Administration
**SUB-TOTAL**
**Other Resources Expended**
Anniversary Gift (100% of donations)
Miscellaneous
**SUB-TOTAL**|947.00
947.00
_344.92_
175|
||947.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
947.00
344.92
175|
||1,250.00
1,250.00
_2,608.75_
-52
5,653.50
2,931.75
8,585.25
_5,727.75_
50
2,500.00
2,320.00
4,820.00
_1,120.00_
330
98,066.88
98,066.88
_97,104.43_
1
4,707.89
4,707.89
_4,675.90_
1
3,503.68
3,503.68
_445.57_
686
8,556.23
8,556.23
_10,413.02_
-18
780.96
780.96
_974.64_
-20
3,761.22
3,761.22
_3,332.73_
13
7,007.28
7,007.28
_342.05_
1949
2,530.23
2,530.23
_2,384.56_
6
11,464.02
11,464.02
_13,663.69_
-16
2,908.83
2,908.83
_2,852.07_
2
850.34
850.34
_2,220.00_
-62
1,075.90
1,075.90
_8,319.72_
-87
0.00
_62,130.35_
-100
289.18
289.18
_1,473.99_
-80
11,991.59
11,991.59
_0.00_
260.00
260.00
_0.00_
1,103.43
1,103.43
_0.00_
150.00
150.00
_0.00_
1734.08
1,734.08
_716.92_
142
3224.00
3,224.00
_2,221.98_
45
3,242.55
263.48
3,506.03
_3,302.48_
6
8,117.55
8,117.55
_6,437.67_
26
131.25
131.25
_1,563.00_
-92|
||**148,925.99**
**19,993.10**
**21,456.73**
**0.00**
**190,375.82**
**234,031.27**
**-19**|
||1,100.00
1,100.00
_1,100.00_
0|
||**1,100.00**
**0.00**
**0.00**
**0.00**
**1,100.00**
**_1,100.00_**
**0**|
||417.01
417.01
_229.87_
81
6,851.87
6,851.87
_6,475.16_
6
1,769.92
1,769.92
_1,459.82_
21
1,900.56
1,900.56
_2,467.74_
-23|
||**10,939.36**
**0.00**
**0.00**
**0.00**
**10,939.36**
**_10,632.59_**
**3**|
||2,430.00
2,430.00
_0.00_
4,112.81
457.80
4,570.61
_1,855.54_
146|
||**6,542.81**
**457.80**
**0.00**
**0.00**
**7,000.61**
**1,855.54**
**277**|
|||
|**Grand Total Expenditure**|**168,455.16**
**20,450.90**
**21,456.73**
**0.00**
**210,362.79**
**_247,964.32_**
**-15**|
Page 7
Independent Examlner's Report to the PCC ol St. Martin's. East Horsley
I report on the accounts of the PCC for the year endlng 315t December 2025, whlch are
set out on the adjacent pages.
Respectlve responsibllltles of the PCC and the Examlner
The members of the PCC (who are also trustees of the charfty) are responslble for the
pparatIon of the flnanclal statements. The trustees conslder that an audlt Is not requlred
under settlon144 of the Charitles Act 2011 (the 2011 Att) and that an Independent
examlnatlon Is needed.
It Is my responslblllty to:
Examlne the accounts under sertion 145 (1){a) of the 2011 Att;
To follow the procedures laid down In the General Dlrectlons glven by the Charlty
Commlsslon under 5ettlon 145 {5) of the 2011 Act: and
To state whether partlcular matters have come to my attentlon
Basls of the Independent Examlner's Report
My examlnation was carried out In accordance wlth the General Directlons glven by the
Charfty Commlsslon. An examlnatlon indudes a revlew of the accountlng records kept by
the PCC and a comparlson of the financial statements wlth those records.
It also Includes conslderlng any unusual Items or dlsclosures In the financlal statements
and seeklng explanations from you as trustees conceming any such matters. The
procedures undertaken do not provide the eVIden that would be required in an audlt,
and consequently no oplnlon Is given as to whether the accounts represent a "true and
fair vlew. and the report Is limited to those matters set out In the ststement below.
Indepandent Examlnerf$ Statement
In connection wlth my examinatlon, no matter has come to my attentlon:
l. Whlch glves me reasonable cause to belleve that In any materlal respect the
requirements:
To keep accountlng records In accordance wlth sectlon 130 of the 2011 Art,
and
To prepare financial statements whlch accord wlth the accountlng records
and comply with the requlrements of the 2011 Att have not been met, or:
2. To which, In my oplnlon, attentlon should be drawn in order to enable a proper
understsnding of the financlal statements to be reached.
Slgned..-.............................................
Hayley Hancock-smlth FCCA
Independent Examiner
60, Burnet Avenue
Burpham
Gulldford
Surrey GUI IYF
Dated: 21 March 2026