Kingswood Parish r.* iyqijr-pp iiii 1ijjijm￿l', 11 -•*4 Iiiill I 2025 ANNUAL REPORT ## **ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF KINGSWOOD** ## **ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2025** The **Parochial Church Council (PCC)** of the Benefice of Kingswood in the Diocese of Bristol, has the responsibility of promoting throughout the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. The PCC has maintenance responsibilities for the church buildings of Holy Trinity Church and The Church of the Ascension. This report, gives a summary of our activities in 2025 and seeks to celebrate all that God has been doing as well as demonstrate the good stewardship of our resources. ## **Overview of the Year** The past year has been one of faith, fellowship, and steady growth across the Parish of Kingswood. Our life together continues to be rooted in worship and strengthened by community, guided by the Holy Spirit as we honour our traditions while embracing new and emerging expressions of faith. We have seen gentle but encouraging growth in attendance, welcoming new faces and new perspectives into our congregations. We give heartfelt thanks for the ministry offered by our Licensed Lay Ministers, our clergy team, and the many volunteers whose faithful service sustains both Holy Trinity and the Church of the Ascension. The introduction of a new Welcome Team at Holy Trinity has helped nurture a culture of hospitality and belonging, while the “Together to Worship” services with Hanham Parish have continued to build unity and shared mission. Our commitment to _fresh expressions of church_ continues to bear fruit. The EXPLORE and Messy Church communities offer creative and accessible ways for families and individuals to encounter God, often acting as gateways for those who have little prior connection with church life. Both ministries have continued to grow in attendance and depth of relationship, helping children and adults alike to embark on faith journeys shaped by joy, storytelling, and shared discovery. Outreach and pastoral care remain core to who we are. Through ongoing partnerships with local schools, hundreds of children have experienced church as a place of learning, celebration, and welcome. Initiatives like the Easter Adventure, Nativity Trail, and Community Carols have creatively told the story of God’s love to our wider Kingswood community. Regular groups such as Lunchbox, Friends and Neighbours, and H.A.R.T.S. offer fellowship, friendship, and pastoral support, helping to reduce isolation and provide connection for those who most need it. The Mission Support Group has continued its generous outreach both locally and globally, supporting organisations from WaterAid and Save the Children to Mercy Ships and Maji Safi. Their faithful work reminds us that our calling extends far beyond our parish boundaries. Safeguarding remains a top priority. Our policies and practice are regularly reviewed, training is well-attended, and DBS checks remain up to date. We maintain a Level 3 safeguarding status— the highest level—which reflects our commitment to ensuring that our churches remain safe and welcoming spaces for all. **2** Financially, 2025 was a challenging but steady year. While income decreased following a one-off legacy the previous year, our expenditure rose due to significant building repairs across both churches. These projects, though costly, represent an investment in the future health and safety of our buildings as places of worship and community gathering. Our balances remain healthy, and the organ restoration fund continues to grow through ongoing dedication and generosity. As we look ahead, we do so with gratitude for God’s faithfulness and for every person who has given their time, money, or prayer to sustain parish life. Together, we remain anchored in hope, growing as disciples, and striving to be a beacon of light and love in Kingswood. We continue to seek God’s guidance as we shape our vision for the next season of church life across the Benefice. In the last quarter of 2025, we embarked on a programme of prayer, reflection and conversation to develop our Vision 2030. We began by asking the church family what they would celebrate and what they valued most about being part of our Parish. After a month of prayer and reflection and wider consultation, we identified five key themes: - _The beating heart of God at the centre of all we are and do_ - _Worship_ - _Discipleship - being people who follow Jesus_ - _Nurturing and equipping us to live out our faith in all our life_ - _Mission and outreach._ We will use these themes to prepare our draft vision for 2030 which will be reviewd at our forthcoming Annual Church Meetings. Signed: …………………… Date:… …13 April 2026……. Rev Beverley Charles (Team Rector) **3** During the year the following served as members of the PCC: Team Rector Rev. Beverley Charles Associate Vicar Rev. Steve Dyson Rev. Chris Evans Curate Rev Kathy Prosser Rev Catriona Rawlins Wardens (ex Officio): Gill Godfrey _(one post vacant)_ Deanery Synod (ex Officio): Rob Elliott Francis Hearne Elected Members: Kathryn Gulliford Cath Hayer Janet Hill Leta Hutchins Graham Jury Mandy Newport Colleen Mercer Jacqueline Owen Joan Reeves Safeguarding Officer Mary Whyatt Treasurer John Godfrey Secretary Cath Hayer ## **ADMINISTRATION** Bankers HSBC National Westminster Bank Independent Financial Examiners Parish level: Paul Taylor HTKDCC John Godfrey ASCDCC Graham Jury Mission John Godfrey HTK Restoration Audrey Higbey ## **MEMBERSHIP** Electoral Roll 2026 - 56, (56 - 2025) **4** ## **MINISTRY TEAM** The Ministry Team is made up of the Team Rector – Rev. Beverley Charles, Associate Vicar – Rev. Steve Dyson, Associate Vicar – Rev. Chris Evans, Curates – Rev. Kathy Prosser and Rev Catriona Rawlins and Lay Ministers – Janet Donnelly and Joan Reeves. David Prosser has joined the team in a lay capacity leading on aspects of mission and outreach, including Explore, Schools work and Discipleship. ## **STATISTICS FOR MISSION** |
**HOLY TRINITY**|52
29
33
36
40| |---|---| |**CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION**|16
19
20
21
19| |**ALL SOULS**|10
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A| |**TOTAL ADULTS**|78
48
53
57
59| |**EXPLORE****_* MONTHLY_**|14
15| |**MESSY CHURCH****_* MONTHLY_**|19
21
24
25| ||| |**HTK UNDER 16**|3
0
6
6
9| |**ASC UNDER 16**|1
2
0
1
0| |**ASSP UNDER 16**|3
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A| |**TOTAL UNDER 16**|7
2
6
7
9| |**EXPLORE****_* MONTHLY_**|5
6| |**MESSY CHURCH****_* MONTHLY_**|23
22
23
25| |**2020**
**2021**
**2022**
**2023**
**2024**
**2025**|**2020**
**2021**
**2022**
**2023**
**2024**
**2025**| |---|---| |**BAPTISM**|4
6
8
7
6
1| |**MARRIAGE**|0
1
4
1
2
1| |**FUNERALS**|12
20
19
20
10
5| ## **WORSHIP AND DISCIPLESHIP** Across the Parish, we follow a pattern of Common Worship Communion and Morning Worship services informed by the liturgical calendar, on Sunday mornings, Wednesday mornings, and at Tuesday morning prayer. We also offer Evensong twice a month. We have some variations for specific seasonal attention, such as our Lent focus for 2025 on the Psalms. There is a slight growth in our numbers, with us welcoming new people, bringing us new perspective and joy. We are grateful for our Licensed Lay Ministers, Joan Reeves, Janet Donnelly and John Godfrey (Emeritus) who provide valuable leadership to Sunday services at Holy Trinity and Church of the Ascension. On the first Sunday of the month, we continued to worship with our brothers and sisters from Hanham Parish at our **‘Together to Worship’** Services. **5** We are always thankful to the **Messy Church** and **EXPLORE** teams for the time, commitment and gifting shared in fresh expression of communicating faith, worship and discipleship. We continue to notice the transformative presence of Christ among us. God appoints us to ‘guard the good treasure entrusted to us with the help of the Holy Spirit living in us.’ (2 Timothy1:14)) That’s what we are about in nourishing the inherited patterns of tradition and worship, whilst opening to the emergent and new ways of communicating the Gospel with those living in Kingswood. We have continued to be blessed by those who support our **music across the Parish** . John Cottle and Jim Williams have curated another full year of music, both at Holy Trinity Church and across the wider Benefice. They have beautifully led Advent, Christmas, Easter, Pentecost services, to mention just a few, always bringing attention to theme. We are thankful to the Holy Trinity Singers and St George Singers for the beauty they bring among us as we worship God. As well as blessing our worship for the church festivals at Easter, Harvest and Christmas, the Holy Trinity Singers also supported our Christmas outreach with a service for older people and their carers and joining in the Community Carols. A varied programme of Concerts and Afternoon Tea have been well received, bringing a growing number of visitors to the church and raising much needed funds for the organ restoration. In addition, we are thankful to David Prosser, Colin Owen, Leta Hutchins for their willingness and gifts in stepping in to lead songs at Christingle, baptisms and EXPLORE. We continue to give thanks for the important part that music plays in our Parish. This year, a new **Welcome Team** was established at Holy Trinity Church, who have been instrumental in facilitating new people’s experience of services and we are grateful to them for all their help. We had a very successful and well attended **Parish Weekend at Emmaus House** , an encouraging weekend of teaching led by Ray Brazier as we focused on the part we all play, sharing our gifts in the Church Family. We continue to pray for all that God is doing through and among us as we grow as disciples and share our faith with others. **6** ## **FRESH EXPRESSIONS OF CHURCH** ## **Explore – Rev Kathy Prosser** EXPLORE is part of a dedication to develop intergenerational ways of worship and discipleship, that can draw in those looking for a more informal setting, often those who have little or no contact with church. Whilst we have experienced a change in those attending, the EXPLORE team and I hope for growth of worship and discipleship in this space. It has become apparent that our efforts to build bridges between Messy church and the wider church is beginning to bear some fruit, with some Messy church families also attending EXPLORE and seeing it as their ‘church.’ Our challenge going forward, is to prayerfully discern the growth of emergent worship and discipleship spaces at Holy Trinity church, to enable those least connected to Christian faith and church, to find a place to ‘step into’ and encounter God and the Christian community. We need to pray for what this will look like and how it may change things of the present. As we listen with God and discern Vision, this calls for the inherited traditions of worship and discipleship and the emergent and new, to live well with one another to nourish the whole Christian community of Holy Trinity Church in our worship and discipleship. ## **Messy Church – Mandy Newport** Another great year at Messy church old and new families joining us, the average attendance is 40 but can range between 35 and 65 children and adults. We have been looking at biblical journeys through most of this year ,particularly Mary and Joseph journeys to Bethlehem then into Egypt to escape King Herod, ,the Kings journey to visit Jesus, Paul’s journeys and also looking at our own journey’s in our lives, considering what we need to take to prepare for a journey and what we will need on the journey and how God helps us at all points of our lifelong journey. We have had fun and laughter, made friends enjoyed time together, sang, worshipped, shared stories and heard many bible stories - all helping us learn and grow get closer Jesus as our Saviour and friend . Looking forward to another year at Messy Church, growing our attendance and moving our families on in their journey with Christ **7** ## **OUTREACH AND MISSION** ## **School Links – David Prosser** We have continued to develop our links with the local primary schools this year. We once again had every year group from Park School to visit the church and our volunteer team were able to bring alive the relevant parts of their curriculum from Christian symbols, the Bible, festivals, Experience Easter, parables and rites of passage. This year we also had Beacon Rise Year 1s visit us at Church of Ascension to learn about symbolism used in worship and Year 2 visit Holy Trinity Church to learn about the Bible as part of their topic on Holy Books. As in previous years, Park School and Beacon Rise came to Holy Trinity Church for their Christmas Services. In addition, the choirs from these schools supported some of our Christmas events singing alongside the Holy Trinity Singers and others. We were excited to have year 3 and 4 from Park School come to church for a Harvest Festival Service. We sang traditional Harvest Hymns accompanied by the organ which is always very [popular with the young people as well as a more modern, Harvest Samba, which the children had practiced in school. Gifts were collected for the foodbank. From the generosity of the church family we were able to present each year group at Park School with a Bible to support them in their learning, this was initiated following the interest the children showed in being able to read the Bible on their visits to church. Rev Beverley is a member of the Governing Body at Beacon Rise school, contributing to building links with the church and the wider community and she visits both Beacon Rise and Park School for assemblies each term. ## **Christmas and Easter Outreach** _“For God so loved the world, He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life” John 3:16_ We have a vision that everyone in Kingswood will know the story of God’s love played out in the birth, death and resurrection of Jesus – the story behind the increasingly secular presentation of Christmas and Easter. **8** Alongside Messy Church and our School Visits, we partner with Freedom Church to share the Gospel story in an interactive way at both Christmas and Easter. During 2025 we tried two new activities. Palm Sunday we launched the Easter Adventure, re-enacting the events of the last week of Jesus’ life around Kingswood Park and the Churchyard, finishing at the Church Hall for Hot Cross Buns. Although the numbers were smaller, about 30, we were able to spend much more time with people and go deeper into the story leading to more conversations about the saving act of Jesus and faith in general. It was poignant to see three crosses standing on the bandstand in the park for all to see and many by standers were interested in the procession. At Christmas we held a Nativity Trail in the church with costumes and activities. Again, numbers were lower but this made space for more significant engagement with families. We pray for the seeds that have been sown at these events and families do go on to join Messy Church and Explore following our outreach. We successfully gather the community to sing carols at Christmas with a short message and prayer; the weather was not so kind to us this year and **Carols at the Cross Keys pub** had to be cancelled because of the rain. **Carols in Kingswood Park** did go ahead and we also hosted the Kingswood Community Carols in the Church with over 400 people attending to hear choirs from the Church, Beacon Rise School and the Windrush Choir and join in some congregational carols. **Carols by Candlelight** at Holy Trinity Church brought together so many strands of the life of our parish and the fruit of much that the Holy Spirit has been doing throughout the year, the church was full of all ages singing of the joy and hope that was born in Jesus Christ on that first Christmas – Emmanuel, God with us. Christingle at Church of the Ascension brings the cubs and scouts into church with their parents and is always well received and Christingle at Holy Trinity Church is a highlight of Christmas for many families. These services also raised £251 for the Children’s Society. ## **Toddler Groups** During 2025 we ran two toddler groups **Little Stars, at Church of the Ascension** and **CafeTots at Holy Trinity Church.** Each offers a safe welcoming environment for children 0-4 years to play and learn to socialise with other children. Parents and grandparents also benefit from a chance to chat with others and make friends. Our dedicated team of volunteers often provide a listening ear or offer of prayer when needed. Changes to how the Government funds pre-school childcare has meant that more children are going to Pre-School earlier, which has had a knock-on effect to numbers attending toddler groups like ours. At the end of the year, we sadly took the decision to close Little Stars as it was no longer viable. Our thanks go to the amazing team who served Little Stars for five years: Gill, Cath’ Colleen, Jan and Lisa. **9** ## **Community Garden @ Ascension** The Queen Elizabeth 11 Peace garden continues to evolve. It was created to promote bio-diversity for wildlife and as a peaceful place for the local community to sit quietly and enjoy the flowers, birds and other wildlife. Where possible, sustainable and recycled products have been used, such as old scaffolding planks for creating the raised beds. We have been grateful for donations of plants such as bluebell bulbs. The two created areas, the woodland area and the flower garden are maturing well, with daffodils and bluebells currently. Our aim is to have flowers for pollinators for as much of the year as possible. We also have bird boxes, bird feeders, bat boxes, hedgehog house and a bug hotel. The birds seem to appreciate the sunken sink, as do the resident foxes. The willow archway created last year is beginning to form well, though the wild flower area suffered badly from last year’s summer drought. Last summer’s open afternoon was supported by the church family. All of this has only been possible through the hard work of a small core of dedicated volunteers, three from the church family and three local residents. ## **Friends and Neighbours – Colleen Mercer** A light-hearted group aimed at Seniors, meeting fortnightly at Church of Ascension. The group provides a place to socialise and make contact over tea and cake, reducing isolation for older people. We host Speakers - lately the Salvation Army, a biographer on Hannah Moore, Wessex Water "Down the plughole", Bristol Hippodrome" Behind the curtain", British Legion, as well as homespun games, quizzes, Armchair exercises, Bingo etc. Occasionally an outing and a cream tea. And we make an annual donation to a chosen Charity. Kingswood Community Transport faithfully bring members who have no other means to get to us. The monthly Tuesday coffee mornings, have continued this year are very popular, another opportunity to socialise. **10** ## **Mission Support - Kathryn Gulliford** The Mission Support Group continues to be active and meets regularly throughout the year, to plan various fund raising (and also just as important) social events. The money raised from these events along with 10% of the Congregation's weekly/monthly giving, goes to support Church Mission at home and abroad. Since the last annual report, the decision was made to cease supporting two organisationsthese were 'Embrace the Middle East' and 'The Friendship Clinic Nepal'. In place, the following are now supported: Water Aid Save the Children 'We are BS15' The following organisations have been continued: Mercy Ships Mission Aviation Fellowship Mission to Seafarers Maji Safi Community of Sisters of the Church (Bristol). All of the above received an end of year donation of £200 each and will again be sent donations in Spring 2026. In addition there were Christmas donations of £250 each to: Caring at Christmas and the Jessie May Trust. When able to do so, The Mission Group also attempts to send a donation to support major disasters . During the last year, in August there was an 'Afternoon Tea' and more recently a 'Turkey Roll and Christmas Pud' lunch. Both were held in the Ascension Hall and both well attended and enjoyed, with £192 from the recent lunch being added to the Mission Funds. The Group usually meets twice a year to discuss finances and possible activities. New members will be always welcome. ## **PASTORAL CARE – REV CHRIS EVANS** ## **LUNCHBOX** This continues each Wednesday, led by Lisa (catering)and Rev Chris Evans. (pastoral oversight), with a team of dedicated volunteers. Numbers vary from 12-18 on average. Those attending come for a variety of reasons from enjoying company and friendship to needing a listening ear and support. It is also an opportunity to invite folk to other church activities such as the bereavement support group, concerts and special services such as the service of Remembrance and Christmas services. This year we have introduced a prayer table and candles which has been used by some, and a number of folk welcoming such leaflets as our daily reflections for Lent and Advent resources. **11** ## **HARTS** Our bereavement support group continues to meet second Wednesday of each month at the back of Holy Trinity Church for tea, cakes and fellowship. We are an informal group offering friendship, support and a listening ear to those bereaved either recently or some time ago. All volunteers have experienced bereavement themselves. We do not offer counselling but a safe space to share stories and to give mutual support. There is no formal referral process; word of mouth, posters and invitation, and increasingly via GP surgeries and Social Care. Numbers vary from 6-10, some folk joining for just a few months to help them on their journey, and others for a number of years. We open with a quiet time to remember those who we have lost, including the lighting of candles, something the group finds helpful. Our annual service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving in May was well attended by members of the group, alongside families connected through funerals and internments in church and at local crematoriums. ## **Pastoral Care Group** A dedicated group meets each term with a remit of pastoral care oversight within the church family, supporting or visiting those in hospital and Care Homes, housebound church members and taking Home Communion when requested. There is a link person identified at both Ascension and Holy Trinity. We also carry out visits to those requesting contact with the church at times of need, meeting preferably in church or visiting in two’s at home. We review our risk assessment and job description for pastural care yearly, of importance particularly when visiting the vulnerable. ## **GOVERNANCE AND RESOURCES** ## **SAFEGUARDING REPORT – MARY WHYATT, PARISH SAFEGUARDING OFFICER** The Parish of Kingswood is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk. The Parish Safeguarding Policy has been reviewed and approved by the PCC and a copy is displayed on the parish website. During the year, the PCC has also reviewed and approved our Procedure for dealing with concerns and allegations and our Management of known offenders. The lists of church and non- church activities which take place on church premises and may include children, young people and vulnerable adults have been reviewed and accepted by the PCC. They are, as follows: **12** Church activities - Café Tots, Explore. Messy Church, Friends and Neighbours, Lunch Box, H.A.R.T.S, Pastoral Care, Community Peace Garden , Monday Bible Study Group. All of these activities are risk assessed and the leaders and volunteers who run them have all been safely recruited and undergone the required safeguarding training. - Non church activities - 1st Kingswood Scouts, Soccer Tots, Right at Home Community Lunch, Carers Support Bristol and South Glos, South Glos Play Scheme, Kingswood Food Club, Kingswood Kitchen. The organisers of these activities are required to have their own safeguarding procedures. Safeguarding training at different levels is a requirement for all roles and four levels of safeguarding training are provided by the Diocese. - _Basic Awareness – required by all church officers and volunteers_ - _Foundation – required by Church Wardens, PCC members, Parish Safeguarding Officers, and all volunteers working with vulnerable groups in any capacity._ - _Leadership - required by Churchwardens, Parish Safeguarding Officers, Licenced Ministers and Leaders of church activities_ - _Awareness of Domestic Abuse – required by Church Warden, Licenced Ministers, Parish Safeguarding Officer and volunteers working with children, young people and vulnerable adults. In November 2025, 20 of our volunteers completed this training together._ In addition to safeguarding training, Disclosure and Barring checks (DBS) are required every three years for PCC members, Safeguarding Officers, Leaders of Activities and the Pastoral Care Team. These checks are currently up to date. The PCC receives regular Safeguarding Reports and has been kept up to date with the progress of the Safeguarding Action Plan, which remains at Level 3, the highest level. Once again, I would like to extend my thanks to the PCC, the clergy and all of our volunteers for the support they give me, their willingness to undertake the relevant safeguarding training and for their commitment to working together to make our churches as safe as we possibly can, not just for our children, young people and vulnerable adults, but for the whole church community. ## **CHURCHWARDEN – GILL GODFREY** Another fruitful year has passed where we have seen much growth and joy. ## For Holy Trinity: The 4 church windows have been repaired and completed. Lighting in the Chancel is still ongoing. The gables in the hall have been repaired. The garage door was replaced to ensure the safety of all who are using it. Thanks to fundraising by We are BS15, “Down Under” has been renovated and now in good use. Thank you to everyone who made this possible. A recent visit from health and safety for the church Kitchen has been given a good report. The Car park lights have been repaired. There is now less stress on some days since the Orthodontist cars are no longer parking. **13** Funerals have become easier now the gates can be locked and opened by SGYH early in the mornings. A faculty for an entrance gate from the park to the church grounds is still ongoing. ## For Church of the Ascension The Chancel has been painted and now work is complete. A blind has been installed in the kitchen. The church garden and surrounding borders of the church have been bought to life with bulbs popping up everywhere. Thank you to those who did the planting and to everyone for their continual hard work to keep Ascension alive and thriving. I would like to take this opportunity to say what a joy our Parish is. We belong to one another in love, dedication and God’s leading, together working and serving Him day by day. May he bless us all during the coming year and the vision he has for us, bringing light to those in our communities. We have a team and a leader who is outstanding in their loyalty and sacrifice, who work diligently to serve us and our God. We thank you all so much and give you our love and even a few days off now and again !!! Please keep praying for another Church Warden, it could be you. ## **FINANCE REPORT – JOHN GODFREY, PARISH TREASURER** The maintenance of the Parish Finances are the responsibility of the treasurers of the five different bank accounts across the two churches in the Kingswood Parish. The overall responsibility is held by the PCC treasurer, John Godfrey, who prepares the overall annual Parish accounts. Heartfelt thanks go to all our treasurers and to the independent examiners of the accounts for all the work they do on our behalf. Our true parish income for 2025 was £100,006, a reduction of £155162 on the 2024 level, 2024 was an exceptional year which included a legacy of £150,000 for HTK. Our expenditure for 2025 was £174304, an increase of £66611 on the 2024 level, which includes repairs to the windows at Holy Trinity Church, the Chancel roof at Church of the Ascension and masonry repairs to the Holy Trinity Church Hall which totalled £82,000. True income/expenditure excludes all inter-account transfers such as various fees, donations for mission, administration from the churches within our parish. Our cash balances at the end of 2025 were unrestricted, £164,345 and restricted, £160,559. This was an overall decrease of £74047 on 2024, due mainly from the building repair costs at both churches, HTK - £61817 and ASC - £18498. In 2025 £3600 was transferred into the organ restricted fund, which now stands at £23,175, £33,568 was expended from the Restoration as a contribution to the window restoration at Holy Trinity Church. This cash is still to be transferred between the respective bank accounts. Detailed accounts are shown in a separate document and presented to this AGM. If anyone wishes to have a copy of any of the individual accounts which make up the parish accounts, please see the office staff who will arrange a copy for you. **14** PARISH of KINGSWOOD REBUILDING, RENEWING, REACHING OLrr Hoty Trinity, Kingswood Church of the Ascension, Mounthill Webstte.. www.kin SWODdchu es.weebl .com Email: kin swoodchurches mail.com PARISH OF KINGSWOOD (Registered Charity No: 1128426) PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL ANNUAL ACCOUNTS ST ST 1 JANUARY 2025 to 31 DECEMBER 2025 PARISH OF KINGSWOOD STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDING 31° DECEMBER 2025 PCC Treasurers Re ort The Parish accounts comprise of individual statements covering the funds operaled for Holy Trinity. Church, HTK Restoration, Church of the Ascension, and Parish Level Accounts which also indudes Mission Account. All individual accounts have been independently examined by the relevant Independent Examiners assigned, and duly signed for accuracy. I would like to thank them on beha￿ of the parish for completing this task. The balances for each of these fvnds is shown in this report and details of individual accounts can be requested from the PCC treasu￿r. All indivtdual accounts have been prepared in the traditional manner by the respective treasurers and we thank them for their due diligen￿. Generally all accounts operated wtth reasonably healthy balances throughout 2025. The combined accounts true income figure, redU￿d to £100,007 in 2025, back to the nomial annual level. The combined accounls Irue expenditure figure, increased to £174,303 in 2025 due to both churches carying out exlensive building work. Again this year, Parish Receipls and Payments Accounts have been prepared. Some ￿CeIptS do not require to be induded in the annual report, namely fees paid to the Diocese, choir and flower fees, collections such as Christian Aid and parish events where the parish is acting only as agent. Therefore, the report addrtionally shows balancestincomelexpenditure in gross tems as well as nett of these categories. The main financial highlights of the KingSWOC#J Parish for 2025 have been as follows".- Fund hi hts PARISH LEVEL The overall balan￿ for this fund increased by £2940.87 in 2025 athough the rent income re￿iVed from 36 Elmfield was transferred to the Administration fund to partially pay for parish I)ffi￿ staff costs. The balance of the Vicar & Churthwarden's account was transferred into the events fund within the parish level accounts in 2023. There were no significant highlights in Ihe Mission accounts. The allocalion of funds to harities is managed by the Mission Support Group, under the directton of the PCC. HOLY TRINITY CHURCH Overall fund balan￿ for HTK decreased substantially in 2025 to £127,622, which was due to the cost of building work in both Holy Trinity church and hall. The parish share figure raised for 2025 was £18,600. The budget for 2026 shows a parish share requirement of £19,201 but only £18,600 has been budgeted for. HTK RESTORATION The balance for this fund is shown as zero at the end of 2025. This is because the expenditure was £33,568, part of the cost of Holy Trinity windows repairs. It is expected that the Restoration bank account 11 be transferred into the Holy Trinrty church account during 2028. CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION The overall fund balance decreased to £54,230 in 2025 due mainly to the cost of the chancel building repairs. The parish share promise for 2026 is £9644. an incr8as8 of £929. Goin Concern Accountin Polic The accounts have been prepared on the assumption that the charity is able to ￿ntinUe as a going cOn￿M. The charity holds unrestricted, general reserves of £164,346, that can be drawn down rf necessary and restricted reserves of £160,559. The trustees consider that the chaiity has sufficient cash reserves to continue as a going concem for a period of at least 12 months from the date on which these financial statements are approved. Finally I commend the accounts to the APCM. L.J. Godfrey, PCC Treasurer- Parish of ￿n9$wOOd 26 March 2026 Page 1 PARISH OF KINGSWOOD FUND BALANCES AT 31st DECEMBER 2025 PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL ACCOUNTS 2025 {£1 2024 (£) TOTAL CASP Kin swood Team Minist HSBC main chacking accL)unt HSBC BMM account HSBC HI Bond Cash in Hand R8conalialions lth8ques not cashed) TOTAL ASSETS Parish Mission Account Restricted Fund HSBC Cuffenl account HSBC Bgnus Savings al¢ Reconciliations (cheques not cashed) TOTAL AssFrs restrictedlunrestrictsd 5412.19 31000.(XJ 10CM)00.00 278.57 3392.36 30158.20 10(f)00.CKJ 199.33 2020 £109,415.55 £136,690.7S £112.696.70 136690.76 133749.89 Kfm 2022 £118,734.56 285.77 1112.04 1557.90 200.00 1994.67 £1,994.67 Kfm 2023 £133,749.89 i(rM 2024 £136,690.76 1397.81 KTM & MISSION ACCOUNTS £138,685.43 138685.43 135147.70 Hol Trini Accounts HSBC current account HSBC deposit a￿Ount (p8rt restricted) Cash in Hand Reconciliations ltheques cashed) + Crgditors Debtors £131,788.57 510.21 131269.75 8.61 4871.45 704.70 127621.82 2347.72 160446.27 £33,568 trom Restn fund 22.21 2886.76 was È2886.78 in 2024 2417.65 162347.09 TOTAL ASSETS Holy Trinity Restoration Account IRestrlGtedl National Westminster bank reserve account National Wgslminster bank ￿rrent 8Q))unt Reconciliations Ichequ8s not cashed) TOTAL ASSETS 1105.16 27848.94 t33,868 to HTK Dep fund £0.00 289S4.10 HTK & RESTORATION ACCOUNTS £131,788.57 Church of the Ascension Accounts HSBC Community acLx)unt HSBC BMM account HSBC HI Bond National We5tminisler Hanham bank account Cash in Hand Reconciliations (cheques not ¢ashgd) TOTAL ASSETS 127621.82 191301.19 632.80 8117.22 45000.00 3.00 476.95 976.95 22000.00 450CM).00 3.00 155.Tl £54,229.97 54229.97 68135.72 TOTAL ASSETS - ALL ACCOUNTS £324,703.97 320537.22 394584.61 Vicar & Churchwardens Account {General Fund) Now held in Events Fund- l(fM AIC Parochial Trusts held by the Bristol Diocesan Board of Finance (market value) 36 Elmfield (residual of house purrhas8) 8S40.62 Pr?pared by: LJ Godfrey, PCC Treasurer, ￿ng$woOd Team Ministry, 25th Marth 2026 Page 2 Parochial Church Council of Kingswood Balance Sheet at 31 December 2025 Note 2025 2024 FIXED ASSETS Tangible fLxed assets Investment ass8ts 5{al 5(b) 1.716,290 1,716,289 8,641 CURRENT ASSETS Slock Debtors 705 2,418 145,000 250,053 Short temi deposits Cash at bank and in hand 145.000 179.904 325,609 397,471 LIA81LITIES: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 5.071 3,137 NET CURRENT ASSETS 320,538 394,334 NET ASSETS 2.045.469 2,119,264 FUNDS Unr8Strided Restricted 1.801.469 244.000 1,835,674 283,591 En¢knvment 2.W.469 2.119,265 HTK accounts approved 25th March 2026, Restoration, subsequentially approved. ASC accounts approved 28th January 2026, Fffm accounts and Mission accounts approved 28th January 2026. Revd Bevedey Chartes- Team Rector The notes on the followng pagesform p9rt ofthese accounts Page 3 Parochial Church Council of The Parish of Kingswood Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2025 Receipts and Payments Accounts 2a RECEIPTS Unrestiicted Funds ASC PARISH Restricted Funds ASC PARISH TOTAL FUNt)s 2025 2024 VolUntarylncon￿lReee$pts Planned gr¥￿￿. Tax effirient P￿nned wr¥J GrftMd recovered Other ￿anned g￿ing 3 Cdlectionsatsenrfcas 13166 4104 2767 1491 1Q575 3275 2758 900 225 3122 1220 260 27763 8824 5785 2786 27450 9064 4926 2825 671. An olh¥grmg &vdLntsryrecelpts. inckndky 4 SpethlAppea￿ (r￿Tr￿9 & one offj 7 LegarAes receNed Iixytal value) 8 Grants (Indude ra¢urring & one offj 437 5500 5000 179 708 5500 5000 1405 154000 7000 TOTAL VOLUNTARY INCOME 32465 17304 1125 4602 850 206670 AotfvlU88 forgen•r4tlng funds 9 Gross from fundrai￿ng othhieg 937 937 1￿7 Inoome fmm Inwestments 10 Dmdents, itrteres¢ kn¢om&from propoty Church a¢ti¥ities staluloryfees retailed bythe PCC (weddkys. 11 fiknerak, etcl 2197 1724 12 1750 1307Q 18753 19135 37Y2 4414 Gr<￿ incDme from tradlng le.g. h81 lethn￿. 12 maoagne. bookstaD. NOT [Lnd[￿ng. 14863 2558 17421 21540 otherin¢oming r8sou￿ 13 kny other irKomelrer*pts notalretdy L￿d 131 223 1917 2756 2352 TOTAL RECEIPTS 50462 19993 3072 6531 1750 18199 100007 255168 EXCLUDED RECEIPTS GROSS RECEIPTS 1839 405 115 11824 13134 52301 20398 3187 6531 1750 27664 111831 268302 2b PAYMENTS Unrestricted F ds ASC PARISH Costof g8nor8tlng Incom• ASC PARISH 2025 2024 17 Fund -t8￿j acltviUe¥ l¢cÉts & payTnentsl Chujvh a¢tivits•s 18 M￿On ghAng & dorAlor 19 Diocesan parth ¥hare wrthbubor> 20 Salarlè4wages & honararia 21 Clergy and staff e)pertses Chur¢h expenses 3650 3850 27315 11071 1039 4*1 27223 9947 1242 18600 8715 10711 1039 260 22 Chwch expenses.. & evangthm ¢c*ts 23 Chwch rurrung expenses 24 ChLrch 25 Cost oftradng MaJorcapit&l expenditsTrn 27 Malor repwrs to church bul(fjng Major repairsto r*Jrch 28 other PCC FYq)erty 29 NewbulJDg worktothe L*vtsth, SUB-TOTAL for ¢hur¢h actlvltles & expenses 84085 1458 145e 13650 15533 16968 3907 17629 19752 20484 9143 1￿c 13593 1943 2564 3375 18128 33568 18498 1800 71994 10121 10121 15066 14314 33568 18498 7468 172999 105481 Page 4 112 191 959 1254 99 Other out90ins resourceslpaymtnls 717 137 1056 TOTAL PAYMENTS EXCLUDED PAYMENTS GROSS PAYMENTS 84899 15106 14617 33568 18635 7479 174304 107694 4044 2314 5216 11574 12848 88943 17420 14617 33568 18635 12695 1858T8 120542 Excess of receipts over payrnents Transfer bth88n funds 2978 -11430 -27037 -16885 14969 -74047 147760 4600 3600 -11430 -23437 40242 2978 -16885 14969 -74047 147760 Cash at bank & in hand at 1 Jan 140264 38027 -1860 51037 30108 137008 394584 246574 Ca¥h at bank & In hand at 31 Deo 100022 41005 -1329) 27600 13223 1519TI 320537 394334 100022 41005 -13290 27600 13223 152177 ¥20737 NOTE: In the IttterÈsts *)f full transpatpnty, thè Organ Fund [r￿se for 2025 shovm as part of the HTK unrestrict•d fund pr•viou$ly has beèn trdnsforrod to the HTK r*stri¢ted fund,whi¢h Stands at￿.173.49. STATEMENT of ASSETS and LIABILITIES Un "ct8d Funds A8C PARISH Restricted Fund HTK ASC TAL FUNDS 2025 2024 Cash Funds- ross PARISH Bank Current A¢¢ount DeposTt Funds Debtors 519 181270 705 6005 350 3224 1CDOO 38885 100000 48633 276270 705 88502 306551 2418 132494 41005 13224 138885 325608 397471 8 Othermoneta Assets Insurance claim refund Cheques not cashed Creditors -200 -200 4871 -250 -2887 4871 4871 -21)0 -5071 -3137 3 lllvestrnent As58t5 Inv$stm8nt Fund Shares at market vojue 8641 8641 8641 2 Assets rEt8tn8d forchurch us8 1110000 585520 75000 1770520 1716289 ND DETAILS The restricted funds comprise Holy Trinity Restoration fijnd, Holy Trinity Organ fund, the Mission fvnd and some elements of the Church of the AS￿nSIon funds. Specifically the fabric element of the C of A fund is subject to restriction. The freehold land and buildiThJs compris8 the curate's house located at 36 Elmfield, lfjngswood. For accouriting purposes. the historical cost of this propety is deemed to be ils 1997 valuation. and has not been updated. This propety is currently rented and generates £10,200 per annum which is used to supplement the salary of the Parish Office Administrator. Additionally Ascension church ho11, Holy Trinity churth hall plus the HTK ex-scouts hall are Yalued at insurance values. The church halls were revalued for Insu[8n￿ purposes in June 2004. Church equipment comprises a computer shown at eslimaled value at the dale of purchase in April 2WO. Also a new photocopier was purchased al a cost of £875 in 20CE and a new Copyprinter w8s purchased in 2016. At Ascension a replacemgnt projector and microphone was purchased in 2019, also flower stands and advent ring were purchased in 2019. A replacement Tractor-mowerwas purchased in 2Q22 following theft of the original. Page 5 Parochial Church Council of Kingswood Notes to the Financial Ststements (continued) For the year ended 31 December 2025 5 FIXED ASSETS FOR USE BY THE PCC FTe4hDld ChtsTEh and JyJiJdlnAS equip Total Fixed Assets as at 31112122, depreciation no long•rtak•n into account 51al Tengibl£ fixedassets ACTUALIDEEMED COST At 1 jar￿2025 1,715,0(X) 1P35 1.716.935 At31 December2025 1,715,000 1.J35 1,716,935 DEPRECNTION At l January2025 ctwge forthe year At 31 December2025 At31 December￿25 45 1,716290 NET BOOKVALUE 1,715,OQO 1,715,000 131 Dewber2024 1,935 1.716,935 The freehdd ￿Trd9nd b￿thngs c¥)mprf*lhe evawews tocated at36 Ek)ffibld. ￿ng5wOOd. Fora¢countrg PUPLks8&, Ihe h￿tOriCal ¢1sst 0ftr￿S property deemed to be 1997 voluatsn. and hos rntbeen updated. Athftionl Asce￿0￿ chwch ha￿. HdyTrfnty thw¢h ha￿ phjslhe HTK ex-S¢OLts hauare valued 8tbwra￿v￿ueS.The church t￿1$ were reVa￿ed for￿u[an¢& purposesln June 2W4.ASC Hal was r￿￿Ued n June2￿20. Church 8quWmenttompkn a L¥)mPUtershown at eslmated value atthe d*e olpkn in Aprfl 20Tr). Atso a new5knotowpierwas pwth85ed ata ¢ttt of£875 In 2(Kfj•nd a rw Cop>printerwa8putcha5ed in 2009 Slb) Inveslmentffxedassets Movements kn Ihe year. Marketwalu6- 1 Jarwry2025 chases atcos( kn (Ssp05ab atrarryng v8tue Netgain5 on tyosa& and arr￿1 revaluafion mark￿valut- 31 December2￿5 Porothml Trusts heldwith BDBF=£8641 P6 &mffdd). 6 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND UnrÈstriL*d Funds FurLds Fwd$ Total Frx8dA*etsforChurth use Inve5trnent FLxed A$5et8 Ciwent Assets 1,fj41290 75,000 8.641 160.559 -200 1,7162 8.641 325,609 -5,071 185,050 4,871 1.801,469 F￿1 balance 244.OCrf) 2,045,469 Page 6 Parochial Church Council of Kingswood Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For the year ended 31 December 2025 7 DEBTORS 2024. hwmef&xre¢over4b Prep8￿nents and acuued hiteT88t ¢)therdebtor% 705 2418 705 2.418 8 LIABILMES: AMOUNTS FALUNG DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2025 2024 DEfetred ￿C￿Me Acmjakofubftyand otherwsts CTr¢knfor goods 8tvJ seth- ¢fvces8n share Other ￿edit0Fts 4871 247 250 200 5.071 3,137 FUND DETAILS The restricted funds comprise HDlyTrinty Restoration fund, the.Mission fund and some elements of both Holy Trinity and Churth of the Astserision funds. Specffically the fabrioelgment of the C of A fund is subjeol to restriction a5 W811 as fhe organ fund wthin HTK Page 7 (3) Independent Examiner's Report to the membersltrustees of the Parish of Kingswood (KTM - Parish Levell. Parochial Church Council. I rep)rt on the Paiish Level - KThl aectunts foi the year ended 31" December 2025 which are set out on wes 1 to 7 of the Flnan(yal Ststement. Respective responslbilities of the Trustses and Independent Examiner The chariW$ trustees cOn￿der that an audit is not required for this year under se(knn 14412) of the Chaiities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act} and that an independent eXaMinat￿n is needed. It is my responsibility to examine the accourts under section 145 of the 2011 Act.. followthe procedures laid down in Ihe General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners ge(#ion 145(5)(bl of the 2011 Ad.. and state whether p8rtKular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Independent Examiner's Ststemant ty examination was carried out in accordance wilh the Genefal Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examinatfv?n indudes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented by those records. It also indudes consideration of any unusual items or di$do$ures in the accounts, and seeking explanations fn)m the management tt*mmrttee conceming any $u¢h matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would te required in a full audit, and cOnsequen￿Y I do not express an audit opinicffi on the accounts. Independent Examinerfs Ststement In connection with my examination, no matters have come to my attention 1. which give me reasonatle cause to belRve that in any material respect the requirements to keep accounting records in aCt0rdan￿ wilh $.130 of the 2011 Act: or to prepare acrnunts which accord with these &counling records have not been met.. or 2. to which, in rny optnion, attention shoukl be drawn in order to enabte a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. Paul A. Taytor BA, A The Long Bam, Collins Fann Abson, Bristc4. BS30 S Ic4 Independent Examlnefs Report to the membersltrustees of the Parish of Kingswood (Holy Trinity). Parochial Church Council. I report on the Hoty Trinty accounts for the year ended 31° December 2025 whth are sel out on pages 1 to 3 ofthe FinancAal Statement. Respective responsibilities of the Trustees and Independent Examiner The charl￿8 truste8s consider that an audrt is not required for t1￿$ year under sectK)n 144{2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Ad) and Ihat an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibilty to examine the accounts under section 145 of thè 2011 Ad: folbwthe procedures laid down in the General Ejrections given by the Charity Commissioners section 14515)(bl of the 2011 Ad.. and state whether partrcular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Independent Examinerfs Ststsment My examinatb)n was carried out in accordance wtth the General DIreC￿nS given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented by those records. It also indudes con&deratron of any unusual Étems or disdosures in the accounts, and seeking explanaion$ from the management commtttee conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provKle all the evidence that would be required in a full audit, and consequently I do not express an audrt opnion on the accounts. Independent Examinerfs Statsment In conneclion wtth my examin8tion, no matters have come to my attention 1. which give me reasonabk cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep ￿cOunting re￿rdS in accordance with s.130 of the 2011 Ad,. or to prepare accounts which a￿rd *ith these attounting records have not been met; or 2. to whrch. in my opinton. attention shouhj be drawn in order to enable a proper uTrderstanding ofthe xcounts to be reached. Laurence John Godfrey 168, Forest Road Kingswc(*S Bristol. BS15 8EN Daled.. 02g Independent Examinerfs Report to the membersltrustees of the Parish of Kingswood (Church of the Ascension), Parochial Church Council. I rep)rt on the Church of th8 Ascension accounts for the year ended 31" December 2025 wthich are set out on pages 1 to 4 of the Financjal Statement. Respective responsibilities of the Trustees and Independent Examiner The chanvs trustees consider that an audit is not required forthis year under section 144(21 of the Chafities Act 2011 {Ihe 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my reSpon￿bIl￿ tt> examine the accounts under sedion 145 of the 2011 ACE." follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissionern section 14515)(bl of the 2011 Act., and state whetr￿r particular matters have ￿rne to my attention. Basis of Indepondent Examinerfs Ststement My examinatson was Carried out in accordance *ryth the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An eXaMinat￿n indudes a review of the a￿UntIng records kept by the charity 8nd a comparison of the accounts presented by those records. It also indudes consideration ot any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the management committee conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provhde all the evidence that would be required in a full audit. and consequenlly I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts. Independent Examinerfs Statement In connection v•ith my examination, no matters have come to my attention 1. v•ttich give me reaSona￿e cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep aC4￿UntIng record8 in accordance thith 8.130 of the 2011 Act. or to prepare 8c¢ounts wh￿h accord *ith these accounting records have rM)t been met.. or 2. to which. in my opinion, attention should be dravffl in order to enable a proper understanding of the acc¢)unts to be reached. Graham Jury 21. Northfield Avenue Hanham Bristol. BS15 3RB Dated: