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Parish of Fleet All Saints THE PMIOCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OFTHE ECCLESIAsllcAL PARISH OFALL SAINTS FLEEr Annual Report and Financial Statements forthe year ended 31st December 2025 Registered Ch8rity Number l 129790

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION PCC Members and Trustees (as at 31st December 2025) Ex Offlclo members." Incumbent: Curate= Churchwardens: Rev Mark Hayton (Chairl Revjanejones Robert Alan Smith Jennifer MaryThorne El8Cted memb8rs.' Michael Benham Amy Louise Canham Jean Carr Janice Lorraine Cole Nicholas Sidney Doran (Secretary) Jean Valerie Hawkins Claire Louise Holt John Nicholls (Treasurer} Dawn MarieW8rd Deanery Synod.. Linda Dart Richard David Fawn Sally Hastings Co-optsd Members.. Anne Biffin

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT As a parish ofthechurch of England. the structure and govemance ofthe Parish are controlled bythe Church Representation Rules of the Church of England. The Parish is in the Deanery of Aidershot which is part of the Diocese of Guildford. Parochial Church Council {PCCI The Parochi81 Church Council IPCCI is registered with the Charity Commission as required bythe Charities Act 2011. Its governing document is the Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1956. Members of the Pccwho have acted asTrustees duringthe year are listed above. All Trustees are required to m8ke a PCC Member Trustees Eligibility Declar8tion and complete appropriate DBS checks and safeguarding training in accordance with Diocese of Guildford requirements. Membership ofthe PCC is determined underthe Church Representation Rules and consists of certain ex officio members Ithe incumbent and ministers licensed to off iciate in the churchl. the churchwardens and members ofthe Deanery Synod. and up to 9 members ofthe church who are elected atthe Annual Parochialchurch Meeting IAPCMI. Church members are encouraged to stand forelection to the PCC and we try to ensure a balance of skills and experience where possible. PCC HSghiights The PCC has met seven times during the year, with six of these being the regula r scheduled meetings in January. March. May. July. Septemberand November. Afurther meeting was held immediately following last year's APCM Ito elect the Treasurer. Secretary and Standing Committee). The PCC has discussed and agreed a numberof important matters including the following: the PCC adopted an updated Church Development Plan, in advance ofthe Archdeacon's Visitation to the parish. Mark engaged the PCC with regular progress updates and discussion on this throughout the year the PCC approved the fom)ation of a Governance sub-committee to oversee matters such as Data Protection, Safeguarding. Health &Safety, Licensing etc. the PCC adopted the Policystatement bythe Church of England in the document'Promotinga Saferchurch.. Separately itvoted to approve an updated S8feguardingAction P18n. Revd Mark Hayton and Dick Fawn were adopted as Parish Owners ofthe Parish Safeguarding Dashboard. The PCC had regular updates and discussion on Safeguardingmattersthroughouttheyear After an extensive and valuable discussion. the PCC voted to approvethe adoption of Prayers of Love and Faith for use in the parish-as part of a new conversation about issues of sexuality in the parish

The following documents (first approved in 20241 were adopted for a further year: Health &Safety Policy-no changes Racial Justice Covenant- Dick Fawn to become the parish 'owner' of this Clergy Wellbeing Covenant-no changes the PCC approved a budgetfor2026 Minutes of all PCC meetings are publicly available for reading and are kept in folders both in the FPCC Off ice and the Narthex. Nick Doran-PCC Secretary Standing Committee The Standing committeeofthe PCC existsto make decisions on behalfof the PCC on urgent matters that occur in between PCC meetings. Itconsists ofthe Vicar, Churchwardens, Treasurer and PCC Secretary. All decisions are reported back to a full meeting of the PCC for their information and approval. The matters handled in 2025were: risk assessments for P&J Church & Hall urgent replacement of the FPCC boiler risk assessment for the parish outing to St Aibans renewal of shared ownershipagreementforthe Minister's house on Elvetham Heath renewal of the sharing agreement with Baptist, Methodist and URC churches for the use ofthe Church on the Heath. Treasurer's requests to approve new Eas and electricity suppliers expenditure forthe redecoration of 38 Oasthouse Drive roof repairs at P&J Nick Dor8n- PCC Secretary Governance Committee Compliance with legislation is theTrustees' IPCC members'l collective responsibility. These compliances fall into several categories. broadly under the title'Governance': Safeguarding Health and Safety Financial Employment Insurance Data Protection (UK GDPRI Licensing Charity Law Church Law Property Law

Early in 2025. the PCC established a new Governance Committee. which oversees all of these complia nce issues and any audits that are required. In this way we can better manage risk and reduce ourvulnerability. whilst also protecting the health. safety and privacy of ourchurch members. ourcongregations and ourcommunity. In January 2025, the parish Sailed through the Archdeacon's Visitation which attempts to check compliance in some key areas. Then, during2025, the committeegradually worked away ateach aspectwhere we felt we maybe considered to fallshort on other legislation. We can now report that we are compliant in all the above areas. with the proviso that we would still like to do better on Data Protection, and Safeguarding is 8 continually moving target nationally. Particular thanks go to Sam Lord - Secreta ry to the committee. Diane Palfreym8n- He81th and Safetyofficer. Richard Buller- employment and contracts. Mike Benham- ITSupport, and Dick Fawn- Parish Safeguarding Officer. who stays calm in the face of a bewildering and rapidly changing list of Safeguarding compliance requirementsl Please bear with us as we try to find the least-hassle but legal way forward. Robert Smith- Chair of the Govemance Committee Electoral Roll The 2026 revision ofthe ElectoralRollhas been completed and the numbers are as follows: names on roll 167 representing 134 households This compares to 162 names (representing 130 households) in 2025 Tina H8yton

FINANCIAL REVIEW Review of the Financial Statements 2025 Income. The Financialstatements fortheye8r ended 31 sl December 2025 are included at the end of this report. This shows that total receipts forthe yearwere £245.769 compared with £634.109 forthe previousyear. Much of the reduction in incomewas as a result of an insurance paymentof £354.722thathad been received in 2024. There were, however, reductions in both planned giving receipts (down to £88,213 from £98,167) and monies raised through fundraising and donations (down to £16.035 f rom £40,307). Expenditure. Totalexpenditure fortheyear was £249.8851£337,803 in 20241. As a result, we recorded a deficit (before taking into account movements of investments) of £4,116 Ivs a surplus of £296.306 in 20241. After losses on investments1£4,9781, the total deficit for the year was £9,094 Ivs a surplus of £299,093 in 20241- Funds. As a result, the total funds cairied forward amount to £1 .617M Ivs £1.626M in 20241 which is composed of £758k in fixed assets le.g. buildings, investments) and £859k in net current assets le,g. cash at bank. depositsl. There 18 approximately £712k now in the"Phase 2 fund" forthe All Saints annex project lof which £188k is restricted) and £1 Ok in a fund following a donation to help the rebuilding of the toilet block at P&J Church Hall. Summary of Flnanclal Posltlon. This le8ve$ 8pproxim8tely£137k ofcurrentasset funds for general use on the day-to-day operation of ihe parish. This equates to around six months typical expenditure for the parish. So. although the finances at first gla nce may appear healthy. the reserves for general use are a cause for concern, especially when we are forecasting a deficit of over £60k for 2026. Reductions in planned giving, fundraising and donations for general use, coupled with above inflation rises in key expenditure items, mean ourefforts mustfocus on bolstering ourgeneralfunds or, at the very least, arresting their depletion. Flnance News. 2025 saw a hiatus in ourbank airangements. Firstly, our main bank, CAF Bank, experienced ditticulties following a well-publicised upgrade disaster affecting their core systems in May. This meant we were without key banking facilities forweeks and problems were experienced once the service was restored. Furthermore, we were informed by ourotheT banking provider. Lloyds. thatthetype ofcurrent account that we had with them for manyyears land was used forbankingcheques and cashl was goingto bewithdrawn meaninEthatwehad to moveto a different type of account with higher fees and a new name to align with our charity commission registration. Coupled with the closure of the Fleet branch of Lloyds B8nk. this mea nt that the nearest point for bulk cash deposits is now Aldershot. Whilst the Treasurer and the PCC are comm itted to retaining cash as an option for payment for parishioners where necessary.

they are grateful forthosewho have movedto onlineorcard payments sothat cash handling is kept to a minimum. The Treasurerthanks Elizabeth Wa Iler, Lynda Hix, Heather Turner and others who provide vital support in collecting and counting cash receipts. Cheques (which had reduced to single figures Lastyear anywayl are no longer accepted as these have to be taken to Reading orBasingstokefor banking. Thanks are also extended to Juliet Worthington and Richard Buller for their handling of payroll and pension systems respectively, and to D8vid Worthington and Jean Carrforthe processing of gift aid claims. It should be noted that the reporting requirements for charities, the Standard of Recommended Practice {SORPI, has undergone8 significant revision for2026 which will result in a change of fomiat for both the Annual Report and Financial Statements next year. Financial Risk Review. Notwithstanding the earlier comments regaiding the direction of travel of our general funds. the Treasurer does not consider that there are currently any significant financial exposures. Furthermore. our Independent Examiner reports that we have a "reasonable expectation of meeting all liabilities tor a period of 12 months from 1° April 2026,: It is considered good practice to retain suff icient cash reserves in the General Fund to cover at least three months of unrestricted expenditure. Our end-of-year position was in linewith this principle. John Nicholls, Tre8surnr

OBJECTS, AIMSAND PURPOSES Ministry Team Throughout2025 theteam consisted ofTheVicarlMark Haytonl. the Parish CuratelJ8ne Jonesl, Claire Holt ILAM in training) and Dick Fawn (Pastoral Assistant, Occasional Preacher. Funeral Minister). Wewere pleased to welcome Janette Godfrey in December who was appointed Children and Families Chaplain. Theteam meet to pray and to plan every Mondaymorning in AIISaints Church at 9am (ALI are welcome to join us for this}. The team have led a broad range of worship across the parish this year. They have shared in the preaching and leading of Sunday services and atfestivals. The team have led worship at ourtraditional Parish services of the Eucharist at both churches, but have also led a series of inspiring informal services such as 'Café Church., Familyworship, Little Saints. ChoralEvensong and a numberof special services at festivals and other times. The team also worked together to lead an Alpha Course, familyactivityafternoons, and 'A service of Hope and Remembrance. forthe recently bereaved in November. The team also worked Closely with manyof ourlocal schools, in school and in our churches. The team have all been involved in ministry to the bereaved and the taking of f unerals. The team a re heavily involved in pastoral care of the whole parish, alongside other members of the PastoralTeam. The Revd. Jane Jones was ordained Priest in July which is a great blessing to the parish and meant for the second half of the year that she was able to preside at the Eucharist, baptismsand weddings. The team continue to review the worship life of the parish and hope to broaden our range of worship further in the year ahead. l am incredibly grateful to the whole team fortheir hard work. innovation. and tireless support. Revd Mark Hayton Communications Committee The new Communications Committee met regularly in 2025 to considerallaspects of communication to our church membership and into the community, including its eff ectiveness (reaching people the way that suits them). safeguarding leg. images on website and in magazine) and data protertion leg. group emailsl- The website is

becoming the go-to place forfinding information in the parish- for this reason, we have implemented a system of accuracy-checking by a targeteam of people covering their areas of expertise. Many images on thewebsite have been changed to line drawingsfor safeguarding reasons and the difficulty of obtaining and storing consent for photographs to be used online. Oursocialmedia opportunities have been reviewed and we have established procedures for better communication of parish events and reporting back on their success. A parish Instagram account will soon start to reach a younger generation even than Facebookl If there is anyone who feels they do not receive adequate communication, orin theform that they prefer, we would welcome that feedback so that we can tryto meet all needs. Thankyou tothe committee members, especially to Sam Lord forbeing Secretary to the committee and for parish magazine oversight. to our parish m8g8zine editors and distributors and to Sam and Jenny for their artwork and posters. as well 8S to all rota overseers for conforming to our data-protection policy with their group communic*ions. Robert Smith- Chair of the Communications Committee DSscipleshlp House Groups in our parish continueto bewell attended and support many in their discipleship journey. Another new group was set up this year and is thriving,. the group especially welcomes newcomers to our church community. a dedication service for all groups followed by refreshments was held in February. a newcomers lunch in February was also very successfuland much welcomed. a coach group visited St Alban's Cathedral in March and enjoyed a day out together. a SHAPE course was held in March with 8 theme of identifying our special gifts to servethe church and others and was well attended. a Quiet Day was held in Mayat Ladywell Convent in Godalming. led byGertrud Sollars and much appreciated. Revd Jane Jones Deanery Synod The first meeting during 2025 was a special Open Synod, held on 3rd February. to which Parishes were encouraged to send a wider Tepresentation, including their Churchwardens, to share progress on the Parish Needs Process. Bishop Pauland ourArchdeacon both attended and there were three discussion groups that covered progress on individual Parish planning to exchange thinking as to how planning at local level could be improved. Bishop Paultalked of his commitment to transforming churches and transforming lives. This has now been drilled down to three goals rather than twelve and the focus is on growing disciples. He also referred to the Racial Justice Covenant and sa id we are

growing in diversityand thatwe all need to be reminded that we must reach outto our communities to bringthe love ofGod tothem. Wethen broke into groupsto start a discussion on the following= Children, Young Peoples and Families Growing communityengagement Growing discipleship. These subjects would then be discussed further at the next Meeting ofthe Deanery Synod in June. Bishop Paulcommented that ourDeanery Meeting openingthe review and discussion on the Parish Needs Process wasthe best one he had attended throughoutthe Diocese. The second meetingwas held atour Church. Ail Saints, on 23rd June and thefollowing items were included on the agenda: new members, including Linda Dart, werewelcomed Mark gave an update on our Parish and drew particuiarattention to thegrowth in our numbers andthe forthcoming Ordination ofjane as Prieston 28th June. The Parish had held a SHAPE course and are looking to recruit a Children's a nd Familyworker. It 1$ intended to progress Phase Two of the rebuilding of All Saints soon. The members were then split into ihree groups to discuss turthertheir Parish Needs Process under the following headings forwhich the findings extracted from the Synod meetings are as follows: Community Engagement Encouragements Communitywork has grown since last meeting including Foodbanks, etc. Alpha meetings have been held to support newcomers. There were lots of community events, but parishes struggled to get people to come along to services. It was noted that it is hard to convert people from attending events to becoming part ofthe church familyand manyhad Eapswith regardstoteenaEers. Children, Young People. and Families Encouragements Lots of growth and many are experiencing a quiet revival. Useful links have been with schools and some have run"Open the Book" sessions 8nd seen many children coming into Churches through these outreaches. Support is still needed to bring people back aftercovid. Young adults Encouragements 10

There has been considerable encouragementto getyoung people coming in and getting involved with various aspects of church life, such as helping with music. SHAPE courses have been positive. One Parish reported an Alph8 course had been well attended. Support is still needed to help young adults find their place and serve. This was followed bya discussion on ClergyiParish support in Governance & Wellbeing. This had been discussed at Chapter. dueto a growth in governance such as Safeguarding, the R8C181 Justice Covenant and the Clergy Wellbeing Coven8nt, all this has added pressureto time and ministry. George Newton, Vicar of HolyTrinity. Aldershot, talked of Some of his reflections on governance, keeping in mind that allthegovernance was important. The amount of goveinance now required can have a negative effect on clergy wellbeing. The safeguarding processes now in place are hard to manage for those that struggle with technology and adds stress and impact negatively on ministry. There was a discussion regarding possibilities of outsourcing DBS administration within the Deanery. and this concluded with Revd. Gemma Foster, Rural Dean, advisingthat this would need further discussion to formulate a proposal to go forward to the Diocesan Synod. The meeting scheduled forseptember 2025was not held. Dick Fawn. Deanery Synod Member Safeguardlng I can report the following: the PCC has received safeguarding reports at every Meetingduring 2025 the PCC agreed to adopt all safeguarding requirements regarding the adoption of all the required parish safeguarding policies and protocols, at the first meeting held afterthe lastAPCM the Parish Dashboard score stood at 95% at the year end, but this will increase after the PCC adopts the protocols required for the following year at their first regular meeting following the APCM a Parish SafeguardingSelf-Auditwas conducted and reviewed by Mark and the Churchwardens,. this did not reveal any unexpected issues and resulted in an action plan that was progressed to address several minor issues the MinistryTeam attended a Bishop's Study Morning on thesubject of -UnderstandingAdultswho abuse Children" "Safeguaidingsunday. was held on 16th NovemberatAII Saints

the firm that provided DBS administration within the Diocese had their contract cancelled due to a significant data breach bytheir SOf￿are supplier. Three members of our congregation had non-financialdata compromised and action was taken to mitigate. a companycalled Matrix Securitywatchdog has been appointed bythe Parish to process our DBS requirements on the recommendation ofthe Diocese. We are at theearly stage of usingthem and willkeep theirperformance under review Jacky Broadfoot, the Diocesan SafeguardingAdviser, has leftthe Diocesan Team and Vicky Boxall. the previous Deputy within the London Diocese, has taken up the role there have been six occasions that required us to report information regarding potential safeguarding issues to the Diocese overthe year. None involved any breaches or significant failures with our processes and procedures all parishes have been directed to review their Safeguarding Recruitment processes due to identified deficiencies in previous recruitment standards. This has resulted in: o all volunteers who help with our Regulated Children's Activities and who were not recently recruited need to go through a simplified re-recruitment process and to undertake a higherlevel of D8S Clearance. These requirements are being progressed with those involved o any new person elected as a Churchwarden will need to satisfyth8 requirements of Safe Recruitment after election and before formal 8ppointmentto the post o any new person elected to the PCC. includinganynewly elected Deanery Synod Members and Off icerg. willneed to undergo a simplified recruitment process before being confirmed in the post Information regarding the new requirements forchurchwardens and PCC Members will be issued with the Nomination Papers. Dick Fawn- Parish Safeguarding Officer All Salnts School and Church Llnk Our link with AS school continues to thrive. Gill Martin, Deputy Head. retired during the year but we still attend regular meetings with staff to discuss ways of working together. Breakin brea upper school. Mark and Jane led these services during the year for lower and Mark has talked on Science and Religion with Year 5. 12

Worshi crew continue to Supportclass worship and 28semblies. Theyled a small act ofworship in AS church in Lent on a Wednesday lunchtime in March which waswell received and included interactive prayer stations. Some of the children came to AS church in early October to help celebrate Harvest Sunday with us. Allyeargroups cametotheir Christmas assemblies 8tASchurch in December with parents invited too. Janecompeted a short attachment at school in Oct and Nov. This enabled her to get to know staff, help in diffeient classes and set up two player ststions in the library which the children enjoyed. Revd J8ne Jones Mlnlstry to Chlldren and Famllles A Montessori-inspired approach to teaching the Bible, continues to Tun at regular intervals at All Saints and P￿. Godly Play takes place on the 4th Sunday of month at and 2nd SundayatAII Saints Churches. Making meaning through story, wonderand play. Nurturing spiiitU81 lives by honouring the centrality, competency 8nd capacity of children. Tailored for children 8ged 3 to 12 years old. this Montessori-inspired approach uses engaging tactile wooden and natural materials to bring Bible stories to life. Each session welcomes between 3 to 10 children, encouragingthem to explore, wonder, and share their remarkable ideas. After storytelling. the children engage in a craft activity related to the story before rejoining the main service. Little Saints runs every Wednesday. 10-12 pm in term-time, with stories, prayers, singing and playing. Two hours of stay and play, for children aged O-S, with parentslcarers and grandparents. A time for play, Bible stories. simple prayers, craft ta ble, play mats with toys and nursery rhymes. Refreshments, fruitand homemadecakecomplimentary. Attended byan average of8 children a week. Every Sunday- Creative Play Table-a space for children to sit and draw, do quizzes, play at the table whilst parentslcarers engage in the Sunday service. New for 2026.. Fun Friday welcomes adults with pre-school children on Friday mornings in term time and focusses on playand creativity. Janette Godfrey- Child￿n and Families Chaplain

ACHIEVEMENTSAND PERFORMANCE Churchwardens Reports As Churchwardens. ourroles offici8llycover'Mission. Management and Maintenance,. although these are not allvisible to church members. We approach the role differently, accordingto ourstrengths. which arecomplementary: Jennyfocuses on the'front- off ice, aspects and Roberton the'back-off ice'aspects. We arevery gratefulforthe support ofsam Lord, whosejob includes the role of'secretaryto the Churchwardens,. The'maintena nce. part of the role is conveniently delegated via the ￿0 Fabric and Man8gementlF&MI ¢ommitt8es and we each ¢h8irone ofthese (see sep8r8te reportsl. Mission and managementare moreparish-wide parts ofthe role. 'Mission' in 2025 included supportingthe manyoutreach activities where we touch the localcommunity, as well asdiscussing and implementing some parts ofthe Parish Development Plan. As part of our'management. role, we have worked with the MinistryTeam to ensure services run as smoothly as possible and all rota duties are covered, delegating responsibilitywhere possible. Large parts of managementare communication and governanceforwhich. in 2025, we havecreated two new committees, which reportto the PCC (see separate reports). Weare short of people with whom to sh8rethe role and could do with Deputy Churchwardens and twoAssistantChurchwardens, as recommended for parisheswith two churches. Manytime-consumingjobs have been completed in 2025 by many people. putting us in a very good position. but future progress and growth will require more people to step up a nd help. Sincere thanks are due to our Ministry Team, our sacristans at both churches, our musicians. those who help with children's activities, cleaners, cottee and cake makers, coff ee bar volunteers, parish magazine editors, coordinators and distributors. hall- booking administrators, flower arrangers. gardeners and church sitters and other committee members. notto mention alltheother willingvolunteers who help us to deliver our part in furthering God's kingdom in Fleet. We would person811y like to thank Rebecca, our Parish Administrator. for managing the rising and falling tides of visitors, hirers. parishioners and our community's 'life events,. Jenny Thome and Robertsmith. Churchwardens. All Salnts Fabrlc and Management {F&M) Commlttee The All Saints F&M committee met 10 times in 2025. Actions ittook.. relaced uneven pavingoutsidethe FPCC installed 8 new boiler in the FPCC aftertotal failure of the old one repaired window locks in the FPCC hall purchased a new printer for the parish office installed CCTV in the glass porch 14

repainted public areas of the FPCC opened the church every morning forvisitors added book boxesto choirmembers chairs applied to Commonwealth WarGraves Commission fora sign to indicate the presence ofwargraves in our churchyard. In the course oftheyear thecommittee discussed: 8 new notice board to replace theone on the edge of ourcar park, longoingi the new church annexe longoingl replacing the seats of stacking chairs in the FPCC {too expensive at present} Jenny Thome- ChairofP&JF&M Committee St PhllSpAnd St James{P&J) Fabrlc and Management (F&MI Commlttee 2025 was a ratherbusyyearfor P&J's F&M committee. startingwith thefive-year electrical test and the Quinquennial Inspection (Qll in January. We spent much of the rest of the year dealing with issues raised in the QI even though the report was not provided until July. Our scheduled maintenance on the ¢hur¢h and hall is managed through a P&J Maintenance spreadsheet and now the QI rectifications is also managed in this way, ensuring we do not miss anything. The most significant works undertaken were.. the refurbishment and re-treatment of the front Iroad-facingl pa rt of the church exterior cladding and the replacement of the hall hot-air heating system with a state-of- the-art air-conditioning system. which should be 3.5 times as eff icient due to the heat pumps installed on the flat roof above the vestries. Whilst the QI report expressed concern about certain aspects of the hall. a subsequent survey by a Chartered Structural Engineer has put our minds at rest- the hall still has considerable life left in it. Sowe can continue to implementgradual improvements to the hallto improve energy efliciency and refurbish the toilets. as well as planning to re-cover the hall roof in the next 10 yea rs, based on regular inspections. Significant improvements to the fire and evacuation procedures have been made as a result of various inspections and with the adviceof our Health an(J Safetyoff icer-Diane Palfreyman. towhom we arevery grateful. These changes were partlytriggered bythe verylarge numbers of attendees at certain services and at regular U3A meetings held in the church. There is now a Health and Safety briefing PowerPoint available to all church hirers on the Health and Safety webpage, as well as the evacuation plan forthe church and hall. Our focus shifts in 2026 to a complete redesign and refurbishment ot the hall toilets during the school summer holidays. Thankyou to allthe members ofthe P&J F&M Committeeforyour ontinued assistance with the upkeep of P&J church and hall: Paul, Antony, Nick, Mike, Brian, Peteand Diane-a great team. Robert Smith- Chairof P&J F&M Committee 15

Muslc In Worshlp Robert and Annesmith would liketo thank allourmusicians, both choristers and instrumentalists, for their continued enthusiastic contribution to parish music in worship. Our special thanks go to our choir directors (Andrew Gray. Dorina Lat8wska and Mike Ford). orchestra arranger (Anne Smith) and conductor (Mike Ford) and our organists and pianists Isamuel Kannemeyer. John Nicholts, Graham Hix. Andrew Gray. Dorina Latawska, Liril Dexter. Jean Hawkins and Nickwoolmerl. We are so blessed with theirtalent and dedication! Manythanks alsoto ourcoordination team of= Church Musicwardens (Kerensa Pearson. Anne Biff in and Brian Biff in). Choir Secretaries (Angela Turnbull, Anne Smith and Robert Smith) and our Parish Music Librarian -Alison Nicholls. They all carry out essentialworkto make the music run smoothlyin each service. Alison has completed the herculean task of MergIngthe￿ church music libraries into one. with one massive web-based spreadsheet documenting every piece of musicwe have, as well as bringing the music together physically into the P&J Choir Vestry, very near to where the choirs rehearse every Friday. We are delighted that several new people have joined us this year, 80 if you are interested in taking part. please do get in touch with Anne. Robert Smith- Parish Music Coordinator.. Anne Smith - Music P8rsonn81 M8nag8r Parlsh Magazlne The Parish magazine has had another great year with printed copies and the online version; we would like to take this opportunity to thank all contributors who help us put together the interesting articles for everyone to enjoy and get the information they need. Nic has now stepped down and wewould like tothank Nicforallhis work on the magazine. The Circulation has continued with a print run of 300 with a further 270 reads of the online magazine. Thank you to our printers Imprint and HeatherTurner and the tea ms of distributors who deliver the magazines around the parish. We stillhave regularadvertisers and thanks to Rebecca tor managingthe advertisingas well as all the Parish registers, readings and services. Finallythank you to 8llourreaders. We hopethat you enjoyreadingthe magazine. Do let us know what you think about the magazine -good or bad and if you like to write an article we would love more contributions. mag8zine@parishoff leet.org.uk Carolyn Ford & Sam Lord 16

All Salnts Fundralslng The Fundraisingcommittee has notmetthis year. as itwas agreed to pause active fundiaising until a definite plan foi Phase 2 had been approved by the PCC. However, now thatthere is a firm commitmentto moveforward with Phase2, we hopeto regroup in the ne8 rfuture and resume our activities. In the meantime. we continue to receive generous donations from individuals and groups, including several external organisations who have requested talks a nd guided tours of All Saints. In addition, the Gr8h8m Hix Quintet and Friends are kindly organising a concert entitled Swing n, Spring in aid of the All Saints Fund. The concert will take place at the Church on the Heath on 25 April 2026. Thank you to everyoneforyourcontinued support. J8n Cole E¢0 Report We were delighted to be awarded a Silver eco award bya Rocha. the Christian environmental organisation. This was the culmination of many years, work and we reported on our worship and teaching. theenergy useof both churches, Land and nature and communityengagement. We were delighted that Sarah Leedham who nowworks for a Roch8 came and took part in an eco-themed service in September and presented us with ouraward. We have an ambition to aim forGold oneday. We continue towork forways to live sustainablyas a parish community. In Julywe had a survey of our churchyards by a representative from the Hants and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust and have some new targets, including creating wildlife wns at the back of AS churchyard and putting up b08rds naming plants 8nd wildlife to look for. We are pleased that the coffee barat FPCC is now usingthefood recycling bin. Linda Dart Afternoon Tea and Chat Our MonthlyTea and Chat afternoons have been regularly Tunningthroughouttheyea come rain orshinel PlentyofTea, Chat and Cakeon offerwith old and new friends getting together for an hour or so on the first Tuesday of every month. It can only run with thevolunteers who makethe cakes and servethem up and manythanks must go to them for their hard work and culinary skills and always gratitude to Lyril on the piano. Numbers varyfrom month to month from 10 to 25 and donations to Church funds are given by all. 17

Always keen to find other members ofthe Communitywho may need an afternoon out and friendship. Debbie Phillips Christian Aid In 2025 our Christian Aid fund raising followed its accustomed course. We held church collections in Christian Aid Week as well as our Plant and Cake sale at St Philip & St James Church car park on the Saturday of that week. The church collection of All Saints and P&J raised £580. The PLantand Cake Saletotalwas £1.107.39p. Together with collections from otherchurches in Fleet and Church Crookham, we were able to send £4,192.89 to Christian Aid from activities in Christian Aid week. Our Christmas Event. comprising an afternoon of poetry. prose and carols, held in All Saints on thefiist Sunday ofAdvent, followed bytea. made £1.272.28. In addition, emergencyappeals were held in ourchurches. In March for an earthquake in Myanmarand in Septemberforthe Afghan Earthquake. Thesecontributed respectively £895 for Myanmarand £500 forAfghanistan. The total money raised in 2025 bythe Fleet and Church Crookham Christian Aid Group, with your help. was £6.870.17p. Thankyou somuch. signed on behalf of the Trustees IPCC) The Revmark Hayton (Vicar and PCC Chair) April 2026 18

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of All Saints Fleet

Charity No. 1129190

Financial Statement for the Year Ended 31 December 2025

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Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of:

The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of All Saints Fleet

I report on the accounts of The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of All Saints Fleet for the year ended 31 December 2025, which are set out on pages 3 to 12.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Charities Act") and that an independent examination is needed. I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the Institute of Chartered Management Accountants in England and Wales.

It is my responsibility to:

Basis of independent examiner’s statement

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions 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 with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner’s statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

  1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements: ● to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and

  2. to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting records of the Charities Act

    • have not been met; or
  3. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts

Name: Relevant professional qualification: Company: Date:

Stuart Harris ACMA/CGMA Seebys Consultancy Ltd 24 March 2026

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The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of All Saints Fleet

Charity No. 1129190

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (incorporating an income and expenditure account) For the year ended 31 December 2025

Incoming Resources
Note
Voluntary Income
3a
Activities to generate funds
3b
Income from other Resources
3c
Income from Investments
3d
Total Income
Resources Used
Work of the Church
4a
Costs of Generating Funds
4b
Management and Administration
4c
Unrestricted
Funds
£
130,343
92,813
-
6,343
229,499
171,380
13,922
33,933
Restricted
Funds
£
4,745
-
-
11,526
16,271
3,328
-
-
2025
Total
£
135,088
92,813
-
17,869
245,769
174,708
13,922
33,933
2024
Total
£
182,018
84,318
354,722
13,051
634,109
262,190
15,682
34,707
Depreciation
4d
21,773 - 21,773 21,773
Charitable Expenditure
4e
Total Expenditure
Net income/expenditure before
net gains on investments
Net gain (loss) on investments
Net income for the year
Write offs
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
5,550
246,557
(17,058)
(4,979)
(22,037)
-
(22,037)
-
3,328
12,943
-
12,943
-
12,943
5,550
249,885
(4,115.25)
(4,978.65)
(9,094)
-
(9,094)
3,451
337,803
296,306
2,787
299,093
-
299,093
Total funds brought forward 1,038,391 588,009 1,626,400 1,327,307
Total funds carried forward 1,016,354 600,951 1,617,306 1,626,400

All of the above results are derived from continuing activities. There were no other recognised gains or losses other than those stated above. Movements in funds are disclosed in Note 10 to the financial statements.

The notes on pages 6 to 12 form part of these accounts.

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The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of All Saints Fleet

BALANCE SHEET As at 31 December 2025

Fixed assets:
Tangible Assets
6a
Investments
6b
Current assets:
Debtors
8
Short term deposits
Cash at bank and in hand
Liabilities:
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
9
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Funds
10
Restricted income funds
Unrestricted income funds:
Revaluation reserve
Designated funds
General funds
7
Note
2025
£
2024
£
638,795
119,556
660,567
124,535
758,351 785,102
1
739,183
124,354
296
467,337
391,185
863,538 858,818
4,583 17,520
858,955 841,297
1,617,306 1,626,400
610,951
119,556
523,173
363,625
588,009
124,535
523,173
390,683
1,617,306 1,626,400

Approved by the Parochial Church Council and signed on its behalf on 2026 by:

Mr John Nicholls Hon Treasurer

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The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of All Saints Fleet

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the year ended 31 December 2025

Note
Cash flows from operating activities
£
£
2025
£
£
2025
£
£
2024
£
£
2024
Net cash provided by operating activities
11
(12,854) 311,046
Cash flows from investing activities
Dividends and interest from investments 17,869 13,051
Purchase of fixed assets
Proceeds from sale of investments
Purchase of investments
Net cash provided by investing activities
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the year
-
-
-
17,869
5,015
-
-
-
13,051
324,097
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 858,522 534,425
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 863,537 858,522

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The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of All Saints Fleet

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2025

1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 1997 and the Church Accounting (Amendment) Regulations 2015 together with applicable accounting standards and the Charities Act Statement of Recommended Practice 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for the valuation of investment assets, which are shown at market value.

General funds represent the funds of the PCC that are not subject to any restrictions regarding their use and are available for application to the general purposes of the PCC. Funds designated for a particular purpose by the PCC are also unrestricted. The accounts include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts for church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body, nor those that are informal gatherings of certain Church members

Going Concern

The PCC has a reasonable expectation of meeting all liabilities for a period 12 months from 1st April 2026 and therefore continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025.

Incoming Resources

Voluntary income and capital sources

Collections and Gift Aid donations are recognised when received by or on behalf of the PCC.

Income tax recoverable on Gift Aid donations is recognised when the donation is received.

Grants and legacies to the PCC are accounted for as soon as the PCC is notified of its legal entitlement and the amount is due. Funds raised by social activities and the sale of books and magazines are accounted for gross.

Other ordinary income

Income from the letting of the church premises is recognised when the rental is due.

Income from Investments

Dividends are accounted for when received. Interest is accounted for on a receivable basis.

Gains and losses on investments Realised gains and losses are only recognised when investments are sold. Unrealised gains or losses are accounted for on revaluation at 31 December.

Resources Used

Grants Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over or when awarded, if that award creates a binding obligation on the PCC. Activities directly relating to the work of the Church The Parish Share is accounted for when payable. Any unpaid share at 31 December is provided for in these accounts as an operational (though not legal) liability and is shown as a creditor in the Balance Sheet.

Fixed Assets

Consecrated land and buildings and movable church furnishings

Consecrated and beneficial property is excluded from the accounts by s.96(2)(a) of the Charities Act 1993 except for Ss Philip and James Church. No value is placed upon movable church furnishings held by the Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal, since the PCC considers this to be inalienable property. All expenditure incurred during year on consecrated or benefice buildings and movable church furnishings, whether maintenance or improvement, is written off as expenditure in the Statement of Financial Activities.

Other fixtures, fittings and office equipment.

Equipment used within the church premises is depreciated on a straight line basis over four years (except for the Churches' boilers which are depreciated over 10 years). Following a review a decision was taken with effect from the 2020 accounts to write off the value of individual items with a purchase price under £5,000 at the time the asset is acquired. Individual items of equipment with a purchase price in excess of £5,000 continue to be written off over a 4 year period. Full year depreciation is charged in year of acquisition.

Tangible Fixed Assets

The Fleet Parish Community Centre is valued at cost and will be depreciated over 40 years.

Ss Philip and James Church and Hall is valued at market value as at 31 December 2000.

Ss Philip and James Church Extension is included at cost and as it is an operational asset and forms part of the fabric of the Church, it will not be depreciated.

Current Assets

Amounts owing to the PCC at 31 December in respect of fees, rents and other income are shown as debtors, less provision for amounts that may prove uncollectable. Short term deposits comprise cash held on deposit with the following banks: Lloyds Bank, CAF Bank and Saffron Walden Building Society.

Roundings

Figures presented in the financial statements are rounded to the nearest pound and therefore totals may not tie precisely.

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The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of All Saints Fleet

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) For the year ended 31 December 2025

2. Detailed comparative for the statement of financial activities - 2024 Comparative

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Unrestricted Restricted 2024
Funds Funds Total
Incoming Resources £ £ £
Voluntary Income 167,143 14,875 182,018
-
Activities to generate funds 84,317 84,317
Income from other Resources 354,722 - 354,722
Income from Investments 8,215 4,836 13,051
Total Income 614,398 19,711 634,109
Resources Used
Work of the Church 186,461 75,730 262,191
Costs of Generating Funds 15,682 - 15,682
Management and Administration 34,707 - 34,707
Depreciation 21,773 - 21,773
Charitable Expenditure 3,451 - 3,451
Insurance Claims - - -
Total Expenditure 262,073 75,730 337,803
Net income / (expenditure)
before net gains / (losses) on 352,325 (56,019) 296,306
investments
Net gains/(losses) on investments 2,787 2,787
-
355,111 (56,019) 299,092
Net income for the year
Write offs - - -
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward 683,279 644,028 1,327,307
Total funds carried forward 1,038,391 588,009 1,626,400
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The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of All Saints Fleet

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) For the year ended 31 December 2025

3. Incoming Resources
3aVoluntary Income
Gift Aid
Unrestricted
Funds
£
Restricted
Funds
£
Total
2025
£
Total
2024
£
Pledged
Unpledged
Collections at Services*
88,213
250
3,883
-
-
-
88,213
250
3,883
98,167
20,025
1,892
Sundry donations* 11,290 4,745 16,035 40,307
Income tax recoverable
Miscellaneous Income
22,745
3,961
-
-
22,745
3,961
19,036
2,590
130,343 4,745 135,088 182,018
3bActivities to Generate Funds
Church/ Hall and building lettings
Social events
Parish Magazine
Fees
67,433
9,261
5,199
10,919
92,813
-
-
-
-
-
67,433
9,261
5,199
10,919
92,813
53,641
7,731
9,872
13,074
84,317
3cIncome from Other Resources
Insurance Claims
3dIncome from Investments
-
-
-
-
-
-
354,722
354,722
Dividends and interest 6,343 11,526 17,869 13,051
Total Incoming Resources 6,343
229,499
11,526
16,271
17,869
245,769
13,051
634,109

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The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of All Saints Fleet

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) For the year ended 31 December 2025

4. Resources Used
Unrestricted
Funds
£
4aActivities directly related to the work of the Church
4. Resources Used
Unrestricted
Funds
£
4aActivities directly related to the work of the Church
Restricted
Funds
£
Total
2025
£
Total
2024
£
Parish Share and Clergy Stipends
Fabric & Management
102,932
35,952
-
3,328
102,932
39,280
105,244
99,271
Clergy Expenses 5,374 - 5,374 5,749
Utilities*
Upkeep of Services
Interest payable on 38 Oasthouse Drive
Insurance
2,027
5,121
8,088
10,299
-
-
-
-
2,027
5,121
8,088
10,299
25,368
5,485
10,418
10,655
Childrens, Youth & Families
4bCosts of Generating Funds
Halls Expenses
Social Expenses
Magazine Production
4cChurch Management and Administration
Administrator's costs including office expenses
4dDepreciation
Depreciation
4eCharitable Expenditure
FACCTS
All Saints Church of England Junior School
Donations to other charities
Total Resources Used
1,585
171,380
12,117
(1,420)
3,225
13,922
33,933
21,773
20
750
4,779
5,550
246,557
-
3,328
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3,328
1,585
174,708
12,117
(1,420)
3,225
13,922
33,933
21,773
20
750
4,779
5,550
249,885
-
262,191
13,189
(355)
2,848
15,682
34,707
21,773
-
750
2,701
3,451
337,803

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The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of All Saints Fleet

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

For the year ended 31 December 2025

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5. Staff Costs Unrestricted Restricted Designated Total Total
Funds Funds Funds 2025 2024
£ £ £ £ £
Administration 21,069 - - 21,069 20,835
Childrens' & Families Chaplain 910 - - 910 -
- -
21,979 21,979 20,835
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During the year the PCC employed an administrator, an assistant administrator (who also provide secretarial services to the Churchwardens) and a Childrens' and Families Chaplain who started in December 2025; none of these earned more than £60,000pa.

A halls cleaner contractor was used who is a relative of Mr N Doran, PCC Secretary. No member of the PCC received any remuneration in respect of PCC activities.

6a. Fixed Assets for Use by the PCC

Cost
At 1 January 2025
Additions
Write off
At 31 December 2025
Depreciation
At 1 January 2025
Charge for the year
Disposals
At 31 December 2025
Net Book Value
At 1 January 2025
At 31 December 2025
Analysis of freehold land and buildings
The Church and hall on Kings Road, Fleet
Ss Philip and James extension
The Fleet Parish Community Centre
Disposals
Freehold
Land and
Buildings
Fixtures
and
Fittings
£
£
755,755
91,471
-
-
-
-
-
-
755,755
91,471
121,391
65,268
8,671
13,102
-
-
130,062
78,370
634,364
26,203
625,693
13,102
Cost
£
346,830
325,000
83,925
-
755,755
Total
847,226
-
-
-
847,226
186,659
21,773
-
208,431
660,567
638,795
NBV
£
216,768
325,000
83,925
-
625,693

The fixtures and fittings are: the Church boilers; the organ, piano and altar furniture at All Saints; and the fixtures and fittings of the Fleet Parish Community Centre and Ss Philip and James extension.

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The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of All Saints Fleet

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) For the year ended 31 December 2025

6b. Investment Assets
Market value at beginning of year
Net gain/(loss) on revaluation
Market value at end of year
2025
£
124,535
(4,979)
119,556
2024
£
121,748
2,787
124,535

Investment assets comprises 5,385.82 Church Board of Finance investment shares. The cost of the shares was £18,963.

7a. Analysis of Net Assets by Fund as at 31 December 2025

Unrestricted
Funds
£
Restricted
Funds
£
£
Total
Fixed assets
349,426
Net Current Assets
656,928
Fund Balance
1,006,354
7b. Analysis of Net Assets by Fund as at 31 December 2024
408,925
202,027
610,951
758,351
858,955
1,617,306
Unrestricted
Funds
£
Restricted
Funds
£
£
Total
Fixed Assets
Net Current Assets
376,177
662,214
408,925
179,084
785,102
841,298
Fund Balance
1,038,391
8. Debtors
Sundry Debtors
9. Liabilities: Amounts falling due within one year
HMRC
Other creditors
Accruals
588,009
2025
£
1
1
2025
£
(299)
1,076
1,700
2,106
4,583
1,626,400
2024
£
296
296
2024
£
50
15,364
-
2,106
17,520

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The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of All Saints Fleet

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

For the year ended 31 December 2025

10. Fund Details

Unrestricted funds
Designated Fund:
All Saints Consequential & Direct Loss Fund
Other Unrestricted Funds:
General Fund
CBF Investment Fund
Fleet Parish Community Centre
Total Unrestricted Funds
At the start
of the year
£
523,173
165,244
124,535
225,439
515,218
1,038,391
Incoming
resources
£
-
229,499
(4,979)
-
224,520
224,520
Outgoing
resources
£
247,886
-
8,671
256,557
256,557
At the end of
the year
£
523,173
146,857
119,556
216,768
483,181
1,006,354
Restricted Funds
Property Revaluation Fund - Ss Philip & James
Church and Hall
Ss Philip & James Church Extension (including
fixtures and fittings)
All Saints Building Fund
P&J Fabric Fund
Donations and Legacies for specific purposes
Total funds
325,000
83,925
175,458
0
3,626
588,009
1,626,400
-
-
16,271
10,000
-
26,271
250,791
-
-
3,328
-
-
3,328
259,885
325,000
83,925
188,401
10,000
3,626
610,951
1,617,306

Purposes of carried forward designated and restricted funds

The Property Revaluation Fund and the cost of Ss Philip and James Church extension including fixtures and fittings are capital funds . The Church and hall are used for ministry, outreach and as a source of income.

The All Saints Building Fund relates to donations made following the fire which destroyed much of the Church on 22nd June 2015.

The All Saints Consequential & Direct Loss Fund is a designated fund, set up from the consequential loss and contents claims as a result of the fire and a legacy received in 2019 which the PCC also designated and is for the purposes of the restoration of All Saints Church. The final insurance settlement was received in September 2025. The "Phase 2 fund" at 31st December 2025 stands at £711,574 (£523,173 Designated Fund + £188,401 Restricted AS Fund). A donation of £10,000 received in October 2024 is restricted for use at P&J Church & Hall. This amount has been moved from the General Fund to a new P&J Fabric Fund

11. Reconciliation of net income/(expenditure) to net cash flow from operating activities

Net income for the reporting period (as per the Statement of Financial Actvities)
Depreciation charges
Losses/(gains) on investments
Dividends and interest from investments
Decrease/(increase) in debtors
Increase/(decrease) in creditors
Net cash used in/provided by operating activities
2025
£
(9,094)
21,773
4,979
(17,869)
295
(12,937)
(12,854)
2024
£
299,092
21,773
(2,787)
(13,051)
1,762
4,257
311,046

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