St James Church, Anston
Annual Report and Financial Accounts For the year ended 31[st] December 2025
ST JAMES CHURCH, ANSTON (Charity No: 1129033)
Annual Report of the Parochial Church Council For the year ended 31st December 2025
Administrative information
St. James Church is situated in South Anston. We are part of the Diocese of Sheffield. The correspondence address is 17 Rackford Road, North Anston, Sheffield, S25 4DE.
The Parochial Church Council (PCC) is a charity which is registered with the Charity Commission. PCC members who have served from 1st January 2025 until the date this report was approved are: Oversight ministere: Revd Kirsty Massey (installed 7 July 2025) (also of Woodsetts, Letwell and Firbeck) Assistant Priest: Revd Barbara Cushing Wardens: Pat Bradey Ron Cushing
Representatives on the Deanery Synod
Pat Bradey Mira Robinson Representatives on the Diocesan Synod Pat Bradey Elected members: Peter Howard - Hon. Treasurer Sue Harpham – Hon. Secretary David Little Bill Lowe Phil Kirkwood Mira Robinson Kerry Sweet (resigned 23[rd] June 2025) Julie Tedder Lindsay Whitham (appointed 9[th] April 2025) Anne Wildgoose Ex-officio members: Chris Hall
Structure, governance and management
The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. All church attendees are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC.
Objectives and activities
St James’ PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the Oversight minister in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. It also has maintenance responsibilities for the Church itself in South Anston and the Church Hall in North Anston.
Achievements and performance
Church attendance
There are 69 parishioners on the electoral roll as at the date of this report. The average weekly attendance, counted during October, was 35.
Review of the year 2025
The full PCC met on 7 occasions during the period.
We have rich and varied services from traditional Book of Common Prayer, Holy Communion through to Family Holy Communion Services. In addition, there is a monthly Brunch service which is very informal and is ideal for those who have little or no experience of church. We also hold a popular Memorial service, a busy Remembrance Day service for our uniformed groups and have occasional extra Prayer and Praise services. Baptism services take place after our Sunday services and we had several weddings during the year. We are continuing the distribution of a regular newsletter, which goes out to members of the congregation, either by email or hand delivery. The church is also open on occasions for people to drop off items for the foodbank. Events during the year included celebrations to commemorate 80 years since VE Day and our normal St James’ Patronal festival.
We welcomed our new oversight minister, Kirsty Massey, to lead this parish, together with those of Woodsetts, Letwell and Firbeck (Living Stones partnership) in July.
Our Ministry Team has a breadth of experience and includes a part time SSM licensed Assistant Priest and two Lay Readers. We also have two Pastoral Workers who exercise varied roles. In addition, we have three trained and licensed Worship Leaders, two Godly Play Practitioners, and Tracey Winfrow, our Children and Young Families Worker who runs a Wednesday morning Toddler group at the Church Hall. We are committed to supporting those who wish to train and to enabling all of our congregation to grow and exercise their gifts.
The Natter Cafe is normally held every week in The Church Hall and is an integral part of our outreach to the community, attracting the recently bereaved and the elderly, alongside church members. It serves simple drinks and food in relaxed surroundings supported by a team of volunteers. As the community has grown together, Advent and Lent courses have been run which has been very popular with lots of people staying after the Café. Alongside the Café, a group of men, typically husbands of Café attendees have been meeting to do jobs around the Church Hall. This has even developed into a termly social men’s dinner where these men and others from the church gather for a meal.
We are continuing to build our links with our neighbouring parishes so we can work together to grow mission across our deanery via our “Mission Partnership”. We have quarterly joint services and hope to develop these links, particularly with those churches who are part of the Living Stones partnership.
Further afield, we offer ongoing support to several Charities: Bluebell Wood Hospice, Rothacs and Charis; we value the work of Mel Welch and Mandy Hunter in Mozambique and Ethiopia, supporting them both financially and prayerfully. We also contribute to The Dinnington Food Bank, organised by The Salvation Army and we collected for them at our Harvest service.
There is much to give thanks for in the life of our church, though we need to keep praying. As we move forward we have opportunities to find out where God is at work and join in, and we are reminded we are called as the Body of Christ to work together, entrusting our church to God for a new and exciting future.
Financial Review Income has fallen by £16.000 across most of our income streams, particularly as a legacy of £5,300 received in 2024 has not been repeated and a small deficit our investments reducing income by £4,700. Congregational income has also been lower. Expenditure has fallen by £4,000, mainly as a result of stonework repairs and handrail replacement costs totalling £7,900 not repeated thi5 year partially set off by £2,200 higher costs relating to PAT 3nd sound system repairs. The net result has been a net decrease across all the fund categories of £7,000. Moving forward, the PCC decided to retain our Common Fund contribution for 2026 at £29,000 but will consider an increase if funds allow. Despite a reasonable surplus on all our funds, most are lower and we continue to face tough times financially. Particularly as a church we have numerous capital projects in the pipeline but God has been generous to U5, for whith we have to be very thankful. However, we must ensure that we keep a tight rein on all finances. Reserves polici It is our policy to retain in the General Fund reserve, contained within Unrestricted Funds, a sum to provide some cover in the event of a sudden loss of income or costly repair. With accumulated interest, the balance in this lund currently stands at £12.157. Approved by the PCC on the 16, March 2026 and signed on their behalf by: Revd Kirsty Massey IOversl8ht Mlnisterl Mr Peter Howard (Hon. Treasurer)
ST JAMES CHURCH, ANSTON (Charity No: 1129033)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
For the year ending 31st December 2025
| Note INCOMING RESOURCES Voluntary income 2(a) Income from investments 2(b) Church activities 2(c) Other incoming resources 2(d) TOTAL INCOME EXPENDITURE Church activities 3(a) Raising funds 3(b) TOTAL EXPENDITURE NET INCOME BEFORE TRANSFERS Transfers between funds 4 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Funds brought forward 1st January 2025 7-10 Funds carried forward 31st December 2025 7-10 |
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment TOTAL FUNDS Funds Funds Funds Funds 2025 2024 £ £ £ £ £ £ 34,283 156 1,787 0 36,226 44,486 -232 -359 41 -204 -754 3,984 6,337 5,702 0 0 12,039 15,100 405 1,111 0 0 1,516 1,774 |
|---|---|
| 40,793 6,610 1,828 -204 49,027 65,344 |
|
| 44,888 10,307 606 0 55,801 59,725 81 0 0 0 81 99 |
|
| 44,969 10,307 606 0 55,882 59,824 |
|
| -4,176 -3,697 1,222 -204 -6,855 5,520 -1,349 1,312 37 0 0 0 |
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| -5,525 -2,385 1,259 -204 -6,855 5,520 27,571 40,393 2,931 17,512 88,407 82,887 |
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| 22,046 38,008 4,190 17,308 81,552 88,407 |
The notes on pages 3 to 8 form part of these accounts.
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ST J1111,S1',111 III'.11. .IISTOI' {f.harili' No: 1129O:1:1) BALANCE SHEET AT 31ST DECEMBER 2025 2025 2024 Notes CURRENT A55Ers Debtors Short terrn dep05rt5 Cash at bank and in hand 1.284 74.316 7.191 2,244 75.152 13.648 82,791 91,044 CURRENT LIABILITIES Creditors- amountsfallin8 due within one year 1.239 2,637 TOTAL PIET ASSEYS 81.552 88.407 PARISH FUF4D5 22.046 38.CQ8 4.190 17.308 27,571 40,393 2.931 17.512 Design3ted Endowment io 81.552 88.407 Mr Perer G Howard IHon. Treasurerl Re¥d Kir5ty Ma55ey IPrie5tl The notes on pages 3 to È form part of these account5.
ST JAMES CHURCH, ANSTON (Charity No: 1129033)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ending 31st December 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The PCC is a public benefit entity within the meaning of FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared under the Charities Act 2011 and in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 governing the individual accounts of PCC's and with the Regulations' "true and fair view" provisions, together with FRS (2016) as the applicable accounting standards and the 2016 version of the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP (FRS 102)).
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their main affliation to another body nor those that are informal gatherings of church members.
Endowment Funds
Endowment funds are funds, the capital of which must be maintained. Only income arising from investment of the endowment may be used either as restricted or unrestricted funds depending upon the purpose for which the endowment was established.
Restricted Funds
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 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. The PCC does not usually invest separately for each fund. Where there is no separate investment, interest is apportioned to individual funds on an average basis.
Unrestricted Funds
Unrestricted funds are general funds which can be used for PCC ordinary purposes.
Designated Funds
Designated funds are sums set aside out of general funds for specific designated purposes. They can be transferred back to unrestricted funds at any time.
Incoming Resources
Planned giving, collections and donations are recognised when received. Tax refunds are recognised when the incoming resource to which they relate is received. Grants and legacies are accounted for when the PCC is legally entitled to the amounts due. Interest is accrued. All other income is recognised when it is receivable. All incoming resources are accounted for gross.
Expenditure
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 Common Fund is accounted for when due. Accounts received specifically for mission are dealt with as restricted funds. All other expenditure is generally recognised when it is incurred and is accounted for gross.
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ST JAMES CHURCH, ANSTON (Charity No: 1129033)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) For the year ending 31st December 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Fixed Assets
Consecrated and benefice property is not included in the accounts by s.10 of the Charities Act 2011. Moveable church furnishings held by the incumbent 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.
Equipment used within the Church premises is depreciated on a straight line basis over 4 years. Individual items of equipment with a purchase price of £1,000 or less are written off when the asset is acquired. All such assets are separately disclosed on the Balance Sheet.
Investments
Investments are valued at market value at 31 December.
| 2. INCOMING RESOURCES 2(a) Voluntary income Planned giving: Gift aid donations Other Collections Gift Aid recoverable Grants Legacies Donations, appeals etc. 2(b) Income from investments Interest rec'd and Investment fund deficit/income 2(c) Church activities Church Hall lettings Parochial fees 2(d) Other incoming resources Fund raising Toddler receipts Café income Sundry other receipts Total income |
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment TOTAL FUNDS Funds Funds Funds Funds 2025 2024 £ £ £ £ £ £ 21,643 125 760 22,528 23,218 3,975 3,975 6,519 1,107 1,107 1,440 6,281 31 227 6,539 7,272 500 500 0 0 5,265 1,277 300 1,577 772 |
|---|---|
| 34,283 156 1,787 0 36,226 44,486 |
|
| -232 -359 41 -204 -754 3,984 |
|
| 5,702 5,702 7,426 6,337 6,337 7,674 |
|
| 6,337 5,702 0 0 12,039 15,100 |
|
| 405 130 535 982 160 160 520 821 821 272 0 0 |
|
| 405 1,111 0 0 1,516 1,774 |
|
| 40,793 6,610 1,828 -204 49,027 65,344 |
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ST JAMES CHURCH, ANSTON (Charity No: 1129033)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) For the year ending 31st December 2025
| 3. EXPENDITURE 3(a) Church activities Missionary and charitable giving Overseas Charis Ministries - Mel & Mandy Home CARE ROTHACS Bluebell Wood Hospice Yorkshire Bellringers Ministry: Diocesan Common Fund contribution Other ministry costs Light, heat, insurance and water rates Altar and service materials Cleaning expenses Boiler maintenance Lightning conductor maintenance Asbestos check PAT and Electrical repairs Sound system repairs Stonework repairs Handrail repairs Window repairs Other maintenance costs Architect's fees Training , books and housegroup materials Children and young peoples' ministry Church Hall running costs Printing, stationery and photocopying Christian Copyright licence Christmas tree lights Sumup donation giving machines Vacuum cleaner replacement Independent examiner gift Other miscellaneous expenses 3(b) Raising funds Costs of gift envelopes Total expenditure |
Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment TOTAL FUNDS Funds Funds Funds Funds 2025 2024 £ £ £ £ £ £ 600 600 600 0 0 450 450 450 450 450 450 3 3 3 |
|---|---|
| 1,503 0 0 0 1,503 1,503 29,000 29,000 29,000 30 30 0 7,411 7,411 7,023 823 96 919 1,319 1,130 1,130 1,081 788 788 0 280 280 0 510 510 0 1,354 1,354 210 1,347 1,347 250 0 5,893 0 1,800 290 290 0 41 41 169 0 627 122 122 50 1,661 1,661 1,664 7,299 7,299 6,682 841 841 970 664 664 645 120 120 0 0 357 0 252 165 165 160 326 326 70 |
|
| 44,888 10,307 606 0 55,801 59,725 |
|
| 81 81 99 |
|
| 81 0 0 0 81 99 |
|
| 44,969 10,307 606 0 55,882 59,824 |
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ST JAMES CHURCH, ANSTON (Charity No: 1129033)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) For the year ending 31st December 2025
4. Transfers between Funds
The following transfers have been made between funds:
General Fund to Childrens' and Families Worker Fund To fund Tracey Winfrow's work. General Fund to Brunch Fund To fund deficit in Brunch fund.
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Unrestricted Designated
Funds Funds
-1,312 1,312
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds Funds
-37 37
Total -1,349
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| 5. Debtors Gift aid tax recoverable Church Hall rent debtors VAT refund receivable |
2025 2024 1,273 1,561 11 150 0 533 |
|---|---|
| 1,284 2,244 |
| 6. Liabilities Amounts falling due within one year Diocesan Common Fund contribution Accrual - electric and gas Accrual - donation to independent examiner Accrual - handrail repairs Payments in advance |
2025 2024 0 0 1,097 693 165 160 0 1,800 -23 -16 |
|---|---|
| 1,239 2,637 |
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ST JAMES CHURCH, ANSTON (Charity No: 1129033)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) For the year ending 31st December 2025
7. Funds (Unrestricted)
| At 1 January 2025 r General fund 15,300 General reserve fund 12,271 27,571 Previous year: At 1 January 2024 r General fund 11,815 General reserve fund 11,756 23,571 |
Incoming esources 40,907 -114 40,793 Incoming esources 47,130 515 47,645 |
Resources expended (44,969) (44,969) Resources expended (42,845) (42,845) |
Transfers At 31 December 2025 (1,349) 9,889 12,157 (1,349) 22,046 Transfers At 31 December 2024 (800) 15,300 12,271 (800) 27,571 |
Transfers At 31 December 2025 (1,349) 9,889 12,157 (1,349) 22,046 Transfers At 31 December 2024 (800) 15,300 12,271 (800) 27,571 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27,571 |
Note
The General fund reserve was set up some years ago as a buffer against a sudden loss of income or unexpected expenditure.
8. Funds (Designated)
| At 1 January 2025 r Church Hall fund 5,441 Fabric fund (Designated) 29,935 Outreach fund 2,638 Childrens' and Families Worker fund 32 Light and heat fund 2,347 40,393 Previous year: At 1 January 2024 r Church Hall fund 2,500 Fabric fund (Designated) 28,642 Outreach fund 2,527 Childrens' and Families Worker fund 21 Light and heat fund 2,248 35,938 |
Incoming esources 6,605 -265 -25 317 -22 6,610 Incoming esources 9,623 1293 111 875 99 12,001 |
Resources expended (7,299) -1347 (1,661) (10,307) Resources expended -6682 -1,664 -8,346 |
Transfers At 31 December 2025 4,747 28,323 2,613 1,312 0 2,325 1,312 38,008 Transfers At 31 December 2024 5,441 29,935 2,638 800 32 2,347 800 40,393 |
Transfers At 31 December 2025 4,747 28,323 2,613 1,312 0 2,325 1,312 38,008 Transfers At 31 December 2024 5,441 29,935 2,638 800 32 2,347 800 40,393 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40,393 |
Notes
The Childrens' and Families Worker fund is being used to finance Tracey Winfrow's Children and Families work. The Light and heat fund consists of a couple of grants received from the Diocese towards higher utility bills following the recent energy crisis. Owing to fixed contract prices, we have not yet had to draw on these funds.
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ST JAMES CHURCH, ANSTON (Charity No: 1129033)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) For the year ending 31st December 2025
9. Funds (Restricted)
| At 1 January 2025 r Hardship fund 2,100 Fabric fund (Restricted) 305 Wrights Bellringers fund 467 Brunch Service fund 59 2,931 Previous year: At 1 January 2024 r Hardship fund 2,012 Fabric fund (Restricted) 3,894 Wrights Bellringers fund 447 Brunch Service fund 363 6,716 |
Incoming esources -20 1,852 -4 1,828 Incoming esources 88 4,731 20 9 4,848 |
Resources expended (510) (96) (606) Resources expended -8320 -313 -8633 |
Transfers At 31 December 2025 2,080 1,647 463 37 0 37 4,190 Transfers At 31 December 2024 2,100 305 467 59 0 2,931 |
Transfers At 31 December 2025 2,080 1,647 463 37 0 37 4,190 Transfers At 31 December 2024 2,100 305 467 59 0 2,931 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,931 |
Note
The Hardship Fund was created to provide assistance to needy families at the discretion of the vicar/PCC.
10. Funds (Endowment)
| At 1 January 2025 r CBF re Church Hall 17,512 17,512 Previous year: At 1 January 2024 r CBF re Church Hall 16,662 16,662 |
Incoming esources -204 -204 Incoming esources 850 850 |
Resources expended 0 Resources expended 0 |
Transfers At 31 December 2025 17,308 0 17,308 Transfers At 31 December 2024 17,512 0 17,512 |
Transfers At 31 December 2025 17,308 0 17,308 Transfers At 31 December 2024 17,512 0 17,512 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17,512 |
Note
This fund originates from the sale of the caretaker's cottage at the Church Hall many years ago. Capital - £7,941, Interest - £9,367
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INOEPENDENT EXAMINEX'S REPORT This report on the liTrancial statements of the PCC forthe yearended 31st December 2025. whiih are set out oft pages I to 8. 15 In respect of an examination Carried out In 3ccord3nce with the Church A¢iountinE Regulation5 2fy)61"Ihe Reeu1ations" artd section 145 01 the Charities Act 20111"rhe Act l. A5 member5 Of the PCC. you are iesponsible for Ihe preparation ol the financial 5taiements,' you conslderthat the audit requireTvent ol the Aegulations and section 144121 Df ihe Act do not apply. It 15 my r25pon5ibilitytO Issue this report OD th95e financial staiements In atcordance with Ihe terms of ihe Regulation5. Myexamination was carrieLI out in a¢cordancè With the General Direcrions given by the Charity Commission under setsion 14515llbl of the A(1 and to be lound In the Church Guidanie. 2006 edition. That examinatior in¢ludes a review of the aiiountln8 iecords kept by the PCC and a comparlson of the account5 Wlth those record5. It è150 Includes considerin8 ally unusual items ordisclosure matters. The proce¢Jures undertaken do not provide provide all the evidence that would be required In an audlt, knd consequently I do not express adit opinion on theview given by the accounts. In connettion with my exarnination. no matter has come to rrFy atteDtion'. 11 which gives reasonable cause to believe thar in any material respect the requlrement5-. io keep accounting records In accordance wirh section 130 of tho Act, to prepare financial siatements, which accord with theaccounting records and comply ¥vith the reqviiement5 of the Act and the Regulatlons have Dot been met. or 21 to which, in my opinion. attention shotsld be drawn In order to enable a PFoper understandifigol the account5 to be reached. Ied) Peter H lone5 27 Crimcar Avenue 5104EQ 17 February 2026