``` REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1129632 ``` ``` Report of the Trustees and ``` ``` Unaudited Financial Statements ``` ``` for the Year Ended 31 December 2025 ``` ``` for ``` ``` The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Saint John, Farncombe ``` ``` Bennewith 2018 Limited t/a A J Bennewith & Co Upper Ground Floor 18 Farnham Road Guildford Surrey GU1 4XA ``` ``` The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Saint John, Farncombe ``` ## **`Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2025`** |||**`Page`**|| |---|---|---|---| |**`Report of the Trustees`**|`1`|`to`|`10`| |**`Independent Examiner's Report`**||`11`|| |**`Statement of Financial Activities`**||`12`|| |**`Balance Sheet`**||`13`|| |**`Notes to the Financial Statements`**|`14`|`to`|`26`| |**`Detailed Statement of Financial Activities`**|`27`|`to`|`29`| ``` The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Saint John, Farncombe ``` ## **`Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2025`** ``` Thetrusteespresenttheirreportwiththefinancialstatementsofthecharityfortheyearended31December2025. The trusteeshaveadoptedtheprovisionsofAccountingandReportingbyCharities:StatementofRecommended Practice applicabletocharitiespreparingtheiraccountsinaccordancewiththeFinancialReportingStandardapplicableinthe UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019). ``` ``` The PCC met six times during the year as usual in 2025. ``` ## **`OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES`** ## **`Aims and purposes`** ``` StJohn'sParochialChurchCouncil(PCC)hastheresponsibilityofco-operatingwiththeincumbent,theRev'd James Rattue,inpromotingthewholemissionoftheChurch,pastoral,evangelistic,socialandecumenical,inthe ecclesiastical parishofFarncombe.ItalsohasresponsibilityforthemaintenanceandupkeepoftheChurchandChurchRoomof St John's. ``` ## **`Objectives and activities`** ``` OurparishMissionStatementis"OpentoGod;OpentoAll;OpenforYou".Wedeliveronthispurposethrough the following activities: ``` - `Regular public worship` - `Provision of sacred space for prayer and contemplation` - `Pastoral work` - `Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses, groups, school assemblies and after school club` - `Promotion of Christianity through the staging of events, meetings, distributing literature and activities for special need groups` - `Supporting other charities in the UK and overseas` ``` The maintenance of St John's Church and Churchyard is required to facilitate this work. ``` ## **`Social investments`** ``` The PCC has consideredthe Charity'sCommission'sguidanceon publicbenefit,and believesthatthe charityhas complied with the regulations through the furtherance of its charitable aims and objectives. ``` ``` Page 1 ``` ``` The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Saint John, Farncombe ``` ## **`Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2025`** ## **`ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE`** ## **`Summary`** ``` Throughout2025,wemaintainedourusualprogrammeofactivities,fosteringastrongsenseofcontinuity.The PCC remainedproactiveinseekingopportunitiestoenhanceengagementwiththewidercommunity,exploringnew avenues whilesupportingestablishedeventsandgroups.Althoughtherewerenomajornewinitiatives,theregular gatherings, outreach efforts, and partnerships ensured the church continued to be a welcoming and active presence in Farncombe. ``` ``` We heldourannualSpringFairin May andourVillageShow in August,bothwere well supportedby the local community andkeepgoingfromstrengthtostrength.TheMothers'Union,ToddlerGroup,CottonOnandMessyChurch have continued their activities in 2025. ``` ``` Thelocalgroupsandorganisationsthatusethebuildinghavecontinuedtheiractivities.TheseincludeSlimming World meetings,ABRSMmusicexams,danceandpilatesclassesandconcertspresentedbytheGuildfordJazzSociety, the Godalming Choral Society, Big Group Sing and the Guildford Vox Community Choir. ``` ``` AspartoftheChurchofEngland'sactiontobecomecarbonneutralby2030,wecontinuetoholdaBronzeaward from EcoChurchforourcurrentactivities(asobtainedin2021).Wearecontinuingtobuildonthistomeetthis challenging target. ``` ## **`Public Worship`** ## **`Regular Services`** ``` Our pattern of regular services for the year has been: Sunday ``` ``` - 8:00am Said Eucharist ``` ``` - 10:00am Sunday Space* (1st Sunday), Sung Eucharist (other Sundays) ``` ``` - 11.40am Family Service** ``` ``` - 6:30pm Sung Eucharist (1st Sunday) ``` ``` - 7:30pm Said and Sung online Compline (2nd Sunday) - 6.00pm Sanctus (3rd Sunday) Tuesday - 10:30am Said Eucharist Morning and evening prayer are said every day except Thursdays (9am and 5:30pm) ``` ``` *Sunday Space is a less formal service typically focussed on a particular theme. ``` ``` ** During the year, we trialled a short Family Service. As this wasn't reaching the intended audience, it was disbanded. ``` ``` Attendanceat the main 10:00am Sundayservice has continuedto be 55-65 people (mainlyadults),which is similar to 2024 of 55-65 people. ``` ## **`Messy Church`** ``` MessyChurchremainedsteadythroughout2025,withsixservicesheldoverthecourseof theyear.Manyof the families whoparticipatedlearntaboutMessyChurchviaourToddlerGrouporFarncombeInfantsSchool,helpingusto maintain andreinforceexistingconnections.Whileattendancefluctuatedinlinewithothercommunityevents,the initiative continues to be a positive and valued aspect of our church life. ``` ## **`Special Services`** ``` OurCribserviceatChristmasin2025sawanexceptionalturnout,withsomanyvisitorsfromoutsideour usual congregation that the church was overflowing - it was truly wonderful to witness. ``` ``` Page 2 ``` ``` The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Saint John, Farncombe ``` ## **`Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2025`** ## **`Roman Catholic Services`** ``` Our friends from St Edmund's Church have continued to run a weekly Roman Catholic Mass on Sundays at 8:45am. ``` ## **`Forest Church`** ``` ForestChurchcontinuedthroughout2025,attractinga smallgroupof attendees,most of whomare regularsat our other churchservices.Whilstweareuncertainwhetheritiseffectiveinwelcomingnewcomerstothechurch,thosewho take part find the experience very enjoyable. ``` ## **`Pastoral Care`** ``` At the 2025 AnnualParishChurchMeetingin April,there were 98 peopleon the ElectoralRoll (2024: 95). Duringthe year, 4 baptisms,no weddingsand5 funeralswere conductedat St John'sor by the clergyat the crematorium(2024:10, 3 and 7, respectively). Support is offered to the families involved with these services. ``` ``` The Churchis left openfora few hourseachdayforprivateprayerto offera spaceforanyonewhowouldliketo pray or justsit.Votivecandlesareavailableforpeoplewhowishtousethem.ThePCCconsiderthatitisimportantthat the Church is open and accessible as much as possible. ``` ## **`Mission and Outreach`** ## **`Discipleship - After School Club`** ``` Thisactivity,heldweeklyduringterm-timeatFarncombeInfantSchool,remainspopularwithaninterestedgroup of children. Volunteers from St John's organise craft activities and games with a Bible-story theme. ``` ## **`Stewardship`** ``` WehavecontinuedtoencouragethecongregationtoincreasetheirmonthlyPlannedGiving(regulardonations), making useofGiftAidandtheParishGivingScheme(PGS)whereverpossible.Thesecontributionsgoprimarilytowards covering thecostofemployingafull-timeRector.Thisenablesustobenefitfromstrongleadershipofservicesandpastoral care throughouttheparish.AnysurplusfundshelptowardstheadditionalmaintenancerequiredfortheChurch,its buildings, and rental properties. ``` ## **`Fellowship - Mother's Union (Farncombe and Godalming Joint Branch)`** ``` Branchmembers have continuedto supportprojectsin the area by collectingitems for emergencytoiletrybags for people admitted to the Royal Surrey County Hospital. ``` ## **`Links with Other Organisations`** ## `Diocese of Guildford` ``` StJohn'sisaParishoftheDioceseofGuildfordandusestheservicestheyprovide,includingtheDiocesan Advisory Committee (for advice and guidance on work to the church buildings) and Safeguarding team. ``` ## `Deanery Synod` ``` Representativesfrom St John's,bothClergyandLay,meet regularlywithmembersof otherAnglicanchurchesin the area at the Deanery Synod to discuss issues of local concern and share news from around the Deanery and Diocese. ``` ## `Churches Together in Godalming and District (CTiGD)` ``` StJohn'sactivelysupportsCTiGDbothfinanciallyandthroughvolunteeringatevents.In2025,therectorofSt John's served as the chairman of CTiGD. ``` ``` ThroughCTiGD, St John's supportsthe TrinityTrust Team (TTT), a local charityengagedin Christianyouthwork with young peopleaged7to18intheFarncombeandGodalmingarea.TheirworkinFarncombeincludessupportingstudents at Broadwater School and running a Street Team to meet and engage with young people around the village. ``` ``` Page 3 ``` ``` The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Saint John, Farncombe ``` ## **`Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2025`** ## `Farncombe Infants School` ``` WehavestronglinkswithFarncombeInfantsSchoolasitwasformerlytheChurchSchool.Weappointthree School Governors(theRectorandtwoFoundationGovernors)andtheRectorattendstheschooltotakeassembliesduring the year. Children leaving the school in the Summer were presented with a children's Bible. ``` ## `Broadwater School` ``` We also have stronglinks with BroadwaterSchool,who regularlyuse the churchfor their concertsand events. In addition, the school contributes articles to the Farncombe Villager, helping to keep the parish informed about school activities. ``` ## `Charterhouse School` ``` CharterhouseSchoolmaintainsa close relationshipwith St John's, regularlyorganisinglunchtimeconcertsat the church as partoftheircommitmenttocommunityengagement.Theseeventsprovideopportunitiesforstudentstoshare their musical talents with the wider parish and strengthen our bonds with the school. ``` ## **`Community Activities`** ## `Farncombe Villager` ``` TheFarncombeVillagerisourParishmagazineandispublished5timesduringtheyear(2024:5times).Itis distributed aroundtheParishviavariousoutlets,includingthelocalshopsandmedicalcentres.Themagazineis free-of-charge. RegularcontributorsincludeFarncombeInfantsSchool,BroadwaterSchoolandthe Mother'sUnion.Localbusinesses pay for advertisements and contribute articles to the magazine. ``` ## `Spring Fair` ``` TheSpringFairinMaywasonceagaina greatsuccess.Ittookplaceinandaroundthechurch,featuringnumerous stalls and a variety of entertainment. ``` ## `Village Show` ``` TheVillageShowtookplaceinAugustandfeaturedexhibitsoffruit,vegetables,art,andcrafts,alongwithvarious other stalls available for visitors. ``` ## `Toddler Group` ``` Our Toddler Group remains popular with most weeks reaching full capacity. ``` ## `Hearing Champions` ``` Our hearing-aid clinic sessions continued to provide device maintenance support throughout 2025. ``` ## `Kettle's On` ``` Thisgroupisacherishedhighlightinthesocialcalendarforattendees.Weremaincommittedtofindingnewways to nurture friendship and strengthen our sense of community in this group. ``` ## `Quiz Night` ``` Sinceitsdebutin2023,theQuizNighthasestablisheditselfasakeyfixtureintheChurch'scalendar,continuingto be thoroughly enjoyed by all who attend. ``` ## `Cotton On` ``` Launchedin 2024 from the inspirationof the attendeesof Kettle'sOn, the grouphas continuedto meet monthlyto enjoy fellowship through craft. ``` ``` Page 4 ``` ``` The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Saint John, Farncombe ``` ## **`Report of the Trustees`** ## **`for the Year Ended 31 December 2025`** ## **`Outward Giving`** ``` St John'shas a policyof donating10% of the moneyraisedthroughits PlannedGivingscheme to supportprojects locally, nationallyandinternationallyinthanksgivingforthesupportthatwereceiveandtosupporttheworkofthe worldwide church of which we are a part. ``` ``` In2022and2023wehadcappedourdonationsto5%aswegeareduptopre-pandemicOutwardGivinglevels.As with 2024,ourdonationswerecappedat7.5%,supportingtotheMothersUnionLiteracyProject,ChristianAid,Shelter, Care for the Family, Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice appeal, and Emerge Advocacy. ``` ``` The collectionof tinnedgoodsmadeat ourHarvestFestivalservicewas donatedto the Godalming& Villages Community Store. ``` ``` We will consider returning to our policy of 10% in 2026. ``` ## **`Church and Churchyard`** ``` The Churchand ChurchRoom are made availablefor hire and were used by a varietyof groupsduringthe year, subject to safety procedures. ``` ``` TheQuietGardeninthechurchyardisusedbymanypeoplecomingtothevillagecentre.Volunteershavebeenable to continue meeting monthly for Working Parties. Funds for this work are raised through sales of the Farncombe Calendar. ``` ## **`Volunteers`** ``` The PCC would like to thank the staff and volunteers who make possible the work at St John's. ``` ``` Page 5 ``` ``` The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Saint John, Farncombe ``` ## **`Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2025`** ## **`FINANCIAL REVIEW`** ## **`Summary`** ``` ThePCCextendsitssincerethankstoparishionersandsupportersfortheircontributionsthroughout2025.2025 has ended on a profit of £34,947 (2024: loss of £6,659),largely due to the receipt of specific grants and maintainingour overall cost position. ``` ``` Managing cash flows remains a challenge, with the most notable impact being on the parish share payments. ``` ## **`Income`** ``` Incomefor2025rose33%incomparisontothepreviousyear(2025:£116,731;2024:£76,031),withparticularthanks to the successfulawardof targetedgrantsandcontinuedparishionergivingthroughregularcollections(thelatter increased by33%from£13,258in2024to£17,670in2025).Thesesourcescontinuetounderpinouroperationsandsustain our community activities. ``` ``` TheSpringFairandVillageShowbothdeliveredprofitsin2025(£4,695and£539,respectively).Wearegratefulfor the community'sinvolvementinmakingtheseeventsacontinuedsuccess.During2025,wereceivedasizablegrant from GodalmingTown Council,which contributedto the installationof the Church'snew emergency lighting.The PCC continues to appreciate the support and generosity it receives from the community. ``` ## **`Expenditure`** ``` Byfocusingonwhatwespendourmoneyon,thePCCsuccessfullykeptexpenditurestablein2025(2025 expenditure decreased1%from£149,002in2024to£147,238in2025).Despitethis,wecontinueddeliveringvaluedprojects and events without compromising standards, even as costs elsewhere rose. ``` ``` ParishShare paymentsremainthe largestarea of expenditureand continueto representa significantcash flow challenge. Asatyearend,£12,000remainsoutstandingfor2025(2024:£13,000).ThePCCcontinuestomanagethiscarefully and remains committed to fulfilling our obligations, even in the face of annual increases. ``` ``` Ourfixedassetssawanincreasethisyearduetothecapitalisationofthenewlyinstalledfiredetectionsystem.This key investmenthasenhancedthesafetyofourchurchbuildingsanddemonstratesourongoingcommitmentto regulatory compliance and the wellbeing of all users. ``` ## **`Outlook`** ``` Withourkeyannualeventsbecomingmoresuccessfulaswellasthecontinuedgrowthinourcommunity outreach programmes, we remain focused on achieving a profitable position (if not, a lower loss) in 2026. ``` ``` Likely items of major expenditure over the next year include the following: ``` - `We will continue to address the findings of our fire risk assessment.` - `We will monitor the performance of the church lighting and replace these as required.` - `We continue to monitor the maintenance required at our rental properties.` ## **`STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT`** ## **`Governing document`** ``` The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity. ``` ``` Page 6 ``` ``` The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Saint John, Farncombe ``` ``` for the Year Ended 31 December 2025 ``` ## **`Report of the Trustees`** ## **`STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT`** ## **`Recruitment and appointment of PCC members`** ``` ThemethodofappointmentofPCCmembersissetoutintheChurchRepresentationRules.AllChurchattendees are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC. ``` ``` The PCC held regular meetings six times during the year in January, March, May, July, September and November. ``` ``` The StaffTeam andsub-committeesof thePCC (Worship& Nurture,andMission& Outreach)met betweenmeetings, as and when required. ``` ## **`Volunteer Management`** ``` The PCC ensures that all those who support its activities on a voluntary basis are: ``` - `Treated with respect and consideration` - `Given appropriate training and support for the performance of the role` - `Aware of who is responsible for that area of the church's activity` - `Aware of how to make complaints and suggestions` ``` Organisers of activities are also given a regular chance to discuss their role with the Rector. ``` ## **`Paying Staff`** ``` ThePCCwillpayitsstaffandcontractorsopenly,fairly,andregularlyviathemonthlypayrollmanagedbythe office. Presentlythe onlydirectemployeeis the bookkeeper.The cleanerand organistsare self-employedand paidon this basis. Organistsare paidper service;otherstaff will not be paidless thanthe UK livingwage. Volunteersmay from time to time be granted honoraria by the PCC: such sums are discussed in PCC meetings and minuted. ``` ## **`Risk Management`** ``` Allactivitiescarriedoutinthenameof theChurchrequirea writtenriskassessmentwhichis presentedtothePCC. Such riskassessmentsnametheposition-holdersresponsibleformanagingriskandincludeascheduleforreview. Risk assessments are kept in the office. ``` ## **`Complaint handling`** ``` Complainantsdecidewhetheracomplaintconstitutesaformalcomplaintrequiringrecording.Suchacomplaintis either madetotheRectordirectly,ortheyaremadeawareofitassoonaspossible.Evenifacomplainantdoesnotwish a complainttobemadeformally,theRectormayneverthelesskeepconfidentialnotesofthematter.Complaints against churchofficersthatcannotbelocallyresolvedorcomplaintsmadeagainsttheRectormustinvolvetheArchdeacon. Full recordsmustbe madeof the progressandresolutionof the complaintandstoredin the closedcabinetin the office. This policydoesnotcoversafeguardingmatters,whicharedealtwithaccordingtotheDiocesanSafeguardingPolicy as adopted by the PCC. ``` ``` Page 7 ``` ``` The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Saint John, Farncombe ``` ## **`Report of the Trustees`** ## **`for the Year Ended 31 December 2025`** ## **`STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT`** ## **`Financial Management`** ``` The churchofficehastheresponsibilityof payingroutinebills,purchasingcleaningandsanitarymaterialsand stationery. Small items of expenditure of up to £50 in value are cleared by the Rector. ``` ``` TheSacristanhastheresponsibilityofpurchasingsuppliesforservices.Itemsofexpenditureofupto£100invalue are clearedbytheRector.Otherchurchmembersmakingpurchasesonbehalfofthechurchmustsubmitclaims for recompense with accompanying receipts and documentation. Forms are available from the church office. ``` ``` The RectorandChurchwardensmayauthoriseitemsof expenditureof valueupto £500,reportingto thenextPCC about such decisions taken. ``` ``` All otherworksmust be authorisedby the PCC. Significantitems of expenditureinvolvingworksby outsidecontractors of over £1,000 in value should proceed only after two quotations, and preferably three, have been sourced. ``` ## `Checks and controls comprise:` - `The Treasurer provides a report on the current finances to the PCC at each PCC meeting.` - `The Treasurer prepares a budget each year and tracks progress against it.` - `Cheques require two signatories.` - `End-of-year reconciliations and the compilation of accounts are intended to uncover errors that may have been made. The Rector and Treasurer also carry out checks of transactions from time to time.` - `Online payments are made by the church office to settle invoices and pay wages, fees and expenses.` ## **`Investments`** ``` ThePCCmanagesitsinvestmentsinaccordancewithitsfiduciaryresponsibilitytosafeguarditsassetsand income. However,it alsohas regardsto ethicalconcernsandmay chooseto move its assets from funds,accountsor organisations whicharefromtimetotimedeemedbythePCCtobeincompatiblewithaChristianmoralapproach,sothatitis not derivingincomefrom,or contributingresourcesto,activitiesit wouldnotchooseto support.Thismeansmaximisation of income is not the prime concernof the PCC in managingits investmentsor the use of its assets, for instanceits properties. The state of the PCC's investments is regularly reported to it by the Treasurer. ``` ## **`Reserves Policy`** ``` It is PCC policytomaintaina balanceonunrestrictedfunds(wherepossible),whichequatestoapproximatelysix months unrestricted payments, to cover emergency situations that may arise from time to time. ``` ## **`REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number`** ``` 1129632 ``` ## **`Principal address`** ``` St John's Church Parish Office St Johns Street Farncombe Godalming GU7 3EJ ``` ``` Page 8 ``` ``` The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Saint John, Farncombe ``` ``` Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2025 ``` ## **`Trustees`** ``` PCC members who have served from 1 January 2025 until the date this report was approved are as shown below. ``` ## **`Incumbent`** ``` The Revd James Rattue - Chairman ``` ## **`Churchwardens`** ``` Michael Hornbrook (resigned Apr 2025) Helen Gee (resigned Apr 2025) Richard Worth (appointed Apr 2025) Chris Sollars (appointed Jan 2026) ``` ## **`Secretary`** ``` Vacant ``` ## **`Treasurer`** ``` Ashleigh Ryninks ``` ## **`Deanery Synod`** ``` David Preston ``` ## **`Elected members`** ``` Sarah Coote Phillipa Bevan Jane Jopson Natalie Roberts Janet Fry Barry Butcher ``` ## **`Independent Examiner`** ``` Bennewith 2018 Limited t/a A J Bennewith & Co Upper Ground Floor 18 Farnham Road Guildford Surrey GU1 4XA ``` ## **`Bank`** ``` LLoyds TSB 49 High Street Godalming Surrey GU7 1AT ``` ``` Page 9 ``` ``` The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Saint John, Farncombe ``` ## **`Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2025`** ``` Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by: ``` ``` .......................................................................... Revd J Rattue - Trustee ``` ``` Page 10 ``` ## **`Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of`** ## **`The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Saint John,`** ## **`Farncombe`** ## **`Independent examiner's report to the trustees of The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Saint John, Farncombe`** ``` IreporttothecharitytrusteesonmyexaminationoftheaccountsofTheParochialChurchCouncilofthe Ecclesiastical Parish of Saint John, Farncombe (the Trust) for the year ended 31 December 2025. ``` ## **`Responsibilities and basis of report`** ``` AsthecharitytrusteesoftheTrustyouareresponsibleforthepreparationoftheaccountsinaccordancewith the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act'). ``` ``` I reportin respectof my examinationof the Trust'saccountscarriedoutunderSection145 of the Act andin carrying out myexaminationI havefollowedallapplicableDirectionsgivenbytheCharityCommissionunderSection145(5)(b)of the Act. ``` ## **`Independent examiner's statement`** ``` I havecompletedmyexamination.I confirmthatnomaterialmattershavecometomyattentioninconnectionwith the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: ``` `1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or` `2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or` `3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.` ``` I have no concernsand have come acrossno othermattersin connectionwith the examinationto whichattention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. ``` ``` A J Bennewith FCA, FCPA, FFA, FFTA, DChA, FRSA ``` ``` Bennewith 2018 Limited t/a A J Bennewith & Co Upper Ground Floor 18 Farnham Road Guildford Surrey GU1 4XA ``` ``` Date: ............................................. ``` ``` Page 11 ``` ``` The Parochial Church Council of the ``` ``` Ecclesiastical Parish of Saint John, Farncombe ``` ## **`Statement of Financial Activities`** ## **`for the Year Ended 31 December 2025`** |`Unrestricted`
`funds`
`Notes`
`£`
**`INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM`**
`Donations and legacies`
`90,500`
**`Charitable activities`**
`Children's work`
`574`
`Church activities`
`39,563`
`Other trading activities`
`2`
`11,605`
`Investment income`
`3`
`947`
`Other income`
`-`
**`Total`**
`143,189`
**`EXPENDITURE ON`**
`Raising funds`
`3,500`
**`Charitable activities`**
`Grants paid`
`2,495`
`Children's work`
`942`
`Church activities`
`130,350`
**`Total`**
`137,287`
`Net gains/(losses) on investments`
`(775)`
**`NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)`**
`5,127`
**`RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS`**
`Total funds brought forward`
`470,922`
**`TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD`**
`476,049`|`Restricted`
`funds`
`£`
`26,231`
`-`
`13,540`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`39,771`
`33`
`-`
`-`
`9,918`
`9,951`
`-`
`29,820`
`272,834`
`302,654`|`31.12.25`
`31.12.24`
`Total`
`Total`
`funds`
`funds`
`£`
`£`
`116,731`
`76,031`
`574`
`527`
`53,103`
`53,474`
`11,605`
`10,752`
`947`
`1,040`
`-`
`85`
`182,960`
`141,909`
`3,533`
`3,519`
`2,495`
`3,911`
`942`
`512`
`140,268`
`141,060`
`147,238`
`149,002`
`(775)`
`434`
`34,947`
`(6,659)`
`743,756`
`750,415`
`778,703`
`743,756`| |---|---|---| ``` The notes form part of these financial statements ``` ``` Page 12 ``` ``` The Parochial Church Council of the ``` ``` Ecclesiastical Parish of Saint John, Farncombe ``` ## **`Balance Sheet`** ## **`31 December 2025`** |`Notes`
**`FIXED ASSETS`**
`Tangible assets`
`8`
`Investments`
`9`
**`CURRENT ASSETS`**
`Debtors`
`10`
`Cash at bank`
**`CREDITORS`**
`Amounts falling due within one year`
`11`
**`NET CURRENT ASSETS`**
**`TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES`**
**`NET ASSETS`**
**`FUNDS`**
`12`
`Unrestricted funds`
`Restricted funds`
**`TOTAL FUNDS`**|`Unrestricted`
`funds`
`£`
`425,058`
`18,607`
`443,665`
`5,795`
`45,272`
`51,067`
`(18,683)`
`32,384`
`476,049`
`476,049`|`Restricted`
`funds`
`£`
`269,058`
`-`
`269,058`
`-`
`33,596`
`33,596`
`-`
`33,596`
`302,654`
`302,654`|`31.12.25`
`Total`
`funds`
`£`
`694,116`
`18,607`
`712,723`
`5,795`
`78,868`
`84,663`
`(18,683)`
`65,980`
`778,703`
`778,703`
`476,049`
`302,654`
`778,703`|`31.12.24`
`Total`
`funds`
`£`
`678,411`
`19,382`| |---|---|---|---|---| |||||`697,793`
`1,724`
`62,910`| |||||`64,634`
`(18,671)`| |||||`45,963`| |||||`743,756`| |||||`743,756`| |||||`470,922`
`272,834`| |||||`743,756`| ``` The financialstatementswere approvedby the Boardof Trusteesandauthorisedfor issueon ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by: ``` ``` ............................................. J Rattue - Trustee ``` ``` The notes form part of these financial statements ``` ``` Page 13 ``` ``` The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Saint John, Farncombe ``` ``` Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2025 ``` ## **`1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES`** ## **`Basis of preparing the financial statements`** ``` Thefinancialstatementsofthecharity,whichisapublicbenefitentityunderFRS102,havebeenprepared in accordancewith the CharitiesSORP (FRS 102) 'Accountingand Reportingby Charities:Statementof Recommended PracticeapplicabletocharitiespreparingtheiraccountsinaccordancewiththeFinancialReporting Standard applicablein the UK and Republicof Ireland(FRS 102) (effective 1 January2019)', FinancialReportingStandard 102 'TheFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland'andtheCharitiesAct2011. The financialstatementshavebeenpreparedunderthehistoricalcostconvention,withtheexceptionof investments which are included at market value, as modified by the revaluation of certain assets. ``` ## **`Income`** ``` All incomeis recognisedin the Statementof FinancialActivitiesonce the charityhas entitlementto the funds,it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. ``` ## **`Expenditure`** ``` Liabilitiesarerecognisedasexpenditureassoonasthereisalegalorconstructiveobligationcommitting the charitytothatexpenditure,itisprobablethatatransferofeconomicbenefitswillberequiredinsettlement and the amountof the obligationcanbe measuredreliably.Expenditureis accountedforon an accrualsbasisand has beenclassifiedunderheadingsthataggregateallcostrelatedtothecategory.Wherecostscannotbe directly attributedtoparticularheadingstheyhavebeenallocatedtoactivitiesonabasisconsistentwiththeuse of resources. ``` ``` Grantsofferedsubjecttoconditionswhichhavenotbeenmetattheyearenddatearenotedasa commitment but not accrued as expenditure. ``` ## **`Tangible fixed assets`** ``` Freehold property is commercial property which is stated at fair value. ``` ``` Officeequipmentincludescomputers,photocopierandthefiredetectionsystem.Thesearestatedatcost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. ``` ``` Freeholdpropertyis not depreciated.Depreciationon other assets is calculated,using the straight-linemethod, to allocate the depreciable amount to their residual values over their estimated useful lives, as follows: ``` ``` * Office equipment: 5 years. ``` ``` The assets’ residualvalues and useful lives are reviewed,and adjusted,if appropriate,at the end of each reporting period. The effect of any change is accounted for prospectively. ``` ## **`Taxation`** ``` The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities. ``` ## **`Fund accounting`** ``` Unrestrictedfunds representthe funds of the PCC that are not subject to any special restrictionregardingtheir use and are availablefor applicationto the generalpurposesof the PCC. These includefundsdesignatedfor particular purposesbythePCC.Theaccountsincludemonetarytransactions,assetsandliabilitiesforwhichthePCCcan be held responsible.They do not includethe accountsof otherChurchgroupsthatare an affiliationto another body, nor those that are informal gatherings of Church members. ``` ``` continued... ``` ``` Page 14 ``` ``` The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Saint John, Farncombe ``` ## **`Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2025`** ## **`1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued`** ## **`Fund accounting`** ``` Restrictedfundsrepresenta)theincomefromtrustsonendowmentswhichmaybeexpendedonlyon those restrictedobjectsprovidedinthetermsof thetrustorbequest,andb) donationsorgrantsreceivedfora specific objector invitedby the PCC for a specificobject.The fundsmay onlybe expendedon the specificobjectfor which theyweregiven.Anybalanceremainingunspentmustattheendoftheyearbecarriedforwardasabalance on that fund. The PCC does not usually invest separately for each fund. ``` ``` Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements. ``` ## **`Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits`** ``` Thecharityoperatesadefinedcontributionpensionscheme.Contributionspayabletothecharity's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate. ``` ## **`Fixed asset investments`** ``` Investments are stated at market value. Listed investments are dealt on a recognised stock exchange. ``` ## **`2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES`** |**`OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES`**||| |---|---|---| ||`31.12.25`|`31.12.24`| ||`£`|`£`| |`Spring Fair`|`4,836`|`3,932`| |`Magazine advertisements and sponsorship`|`2,671`|`2,500`| |`Sale of work`|`1,030`|`1,224`| |`Special events/refreshments`|`2,169`|`2,303`| |`Farncombe Village Show`|`899`|`793`| ||`11,605`|`10,752`| |**`INVESTMENT INCOME`**||| ||`31.12.25`|`31.12.24`| ||`£`|`£`| |`Dividends received`|`671`|`526`| |`Bank interest`|`276`|`514`| ||`947`|`1,040`| ## **`3. INVESTMENT INCOME`** ``` continued... ``` ``` Page 15 ``` ``` The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Saint John, Farncombe ``` ## **`Notes to the Financial Statements - continued`** ## **`for the Year Ended 31 December 2025`** ## **`4. GRANTS PAYABLE`** |**`GRANTS PAYABLE`**||| |---|---|---| ||`31.12.25`|`31.12.24`| ||`£`|`£`| |`Grants paid`|`2,495`|`3,911`| |`The total grants paid to institutions during the year was as follows:`||| ||`31.12.25`|`31.12.24`| ||`£`|`£`| |`Other societies and missions`|`2,495`|`3,911`| ## **`5. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS`** ``` There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2025. ``` ## **`Trustees' expenses`** ``` There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2025. ``` ## **`6. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES`** |`Unrestricted`
`funds`
`£`
**`INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM`**
`Donations and legacies`
`75,928`
**`Charitable activities`**
`Children's work`
`527`
`Church activities`
`40,811`
`Other trading activities`
`10,752`
`Investment income`
`1,040`
`Other income`
`85`
**`Total`**
`129,143`
**`EXPENDITURE ON`**
`Raising funds`
`3,519`
**`Charitable activities`**
`Grants paid`
`3,911`
`Children's work`
`512`
`Church activities`
`119,472`
**`Total`**
`127,414`
`Net gains on investments`
`434`|`Restricted`
`funds`
`£`
`103`
`-`
`12,663`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`12,766`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`21,588`
`21,588`
`-`|`Total`
`funds`
`£`
`76,031`
`527`
`53,474`
`10,752`
`1,040`
`85`| |---|---|---| |||`141,909`| |||`3,519`
`3,911`
`512`
`141,060`| |||`149,002`| |||`434`| ``` continued... ``` ``` Page 16 ``` ``` The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Saint John, Farncombe ``` ## **`Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2025`** |**`6.`**
**`COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued`**
`Unrestricted`
`Restricted`
`funds`
`funds`
`£`
`£`
**`NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)`**
`2,163`
`(8,822)`
**`RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS`**
`Total funds brought forward`
`468,760`
`281,655`
**`TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD`**
`470,923`
`272,833`
**`7.`**
**`INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION FEE`**
`2025`
`£`
`Independent Examiner's fee`
`2,760`
**`8.`**
**`TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS`**
`Fixtures`
`Freehold`
`and`
`Office`
`property`
`fittings`
`equipment`
`£`
`£`
`£`
**`COST`**
`At 1 January 2025`
`665,000`
`-`
`19,447`
`Additions`
`-`
`23,822`
`-`
`At 31 December 2025`
`665,000`
`23,822`
`19,447`
**`DEPRECIATION`**
`At 1 January 2025`
`-`
`-`
`6,036`
`Charge for year`
`-`
`4,764`
`3,353`
`At 31 December 2025`
`-`
`4,764`
`9,389`
**`NET BOOK VALUE`**
`At 31 December 2025`
`665,000`
`19,058`
`10,058`
`At 31 December 2024`
`665,000`
`-`
`13,411`|**`6.`**
**`COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued`**
`Unrestricted`
`Restricted`
`funds`
`funds`
`£`
`£`
**`NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)`**
`2,163`
`(8,822)`
**`RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS`**
`Total funds brought forward`
`468,760`
`281,655`
**`TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD`**
`470,923`
`272,833`
**`7.`**
**`INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION FEE`**
`2025`
`£`
`Independent Examiner's fee`
`2,760`
**`8.`**
**`TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS`**
`Fixtures`
`Freehold`
`and`
`Office`
`property`
`fittings`
`equipment`
`£`
`£`
`£`
**`COST`**
`At 1 January 2025`
`665,000`
`-`
`19,447`
`Additions`
`-`
`23,822`
`-`
`At 31 December 2025`
`665,000`
`23,822`
`19,447`
**`DEPRECIATION`**
`At 1 January 2025`
`-`
`-`
`6,036`
`Charge for year`
`-`
`4,764`
`3,353`
`At 31 December 2025`
`-`
`4,764`
`9,389`
**`NET BOOK VALUE`**
`At 31 December 2025`
`665,000`
`19,058`
`10,058`
`At 31 December 2024`
`665,000`
`-`
`13,411`|**`6.`**
**`COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued`**
`Unrestricted`
`Restricted`
`funds`
`funds`
`£`
`£`
**`NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)`**
`2,163`
`(8,822)`
**`RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS`**
`Total funds brought forward`
`468,760`
`281,655`
**`TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD`**
`470,923`
`272,833`
**`7.`**
**`INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION FEE`**
`2025`
`£`
`Independent Examiner's fee`
`2,760`
**`8.`**
**`TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS`**
`Fixtures`
`Freehold`
`and`
`Office`
`property`
`fittings`
`equipment`
`£`
`£`
`£`
**`COST`**
`At 1 January 2025`
`665,000`
`-`
`19,447`
`Additions`
`-`
`23,822`
`-`
`At 31 December 2025`
`665,000`
`23,822`
`19,447`
**`DEPRECIATION`**
`At 1 January 2025`
`-`
`-`
`6,036`
`Charge for year`
`-`
`4,764`
`3,353`
`At 31 December 2025`
`-`
`4,764`
`9,389`
**`NET BOOK VALUE`**
`At 31 December 2025`
`665,000`
`19,058`
`10,058`
`At 31 December 2024`
`665,000`
`-`
`13,411`|**`6.`**
**`COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued`**
`Unrestricted`
`Restricted`
`funds`
`funds`
`£`
`£`
**`NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)`**
`2,163`
`(8,822)`
**`RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS`**
`Total funds brought forward`
`468,760`
`281,655`
**`TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD`**
`470,923`
`272,833`
**`7.`**
**`INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION FEE`**
`2025`
`£`
`Independent Examiner's fee`
`2,760`
**`8.`**
**`TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS`**
`Fixtures`
`Freehold`
`and`
`Office`
`property`
`fittings`
`equipment`
`£`
`£`
`£`
**`COST`**
`At 1 January 2025`
`665,000`
`-`
`19,447`
`Additions`
`-`
`23,822`
`-`
`At 31 December 2025`
`665,000`
`23,822`
`19,447`
**`DEPRECIATION`**
`At 1 January 2025`
`-`
`-`
`6,036`
`Charge for year`
`-`
`4,764`
`3,353`
`At 31 December 2025`
`-`
`4,764`
`9,389`
**`NET BOOK VALUE`**
`At 31 December 2025`
`665,000`
`19,058`
`10,058`
`At 31 December 2024`
`665,000`
`-`
`13,411`|**`6.`**
**`COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued`**
`Unrestricted`
`Restricted`
`funds`
`funds`
`£`
`£`
**`NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)`**
`2,163`
`(8,822)`
**`RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS`**
`Total funds brought forward`
`468,760`
`281,655`
**`TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD`**
`470,923`
`272,833`
**`7.`**
**`INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION FEE`**
`2025`
`£`
`Independent Examiner's fee`
`2,760`
**`8.`**
**`TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS`**
`Fixtures`
`Freehold`
`and`
`Office`
`property`
`fittings`
`equipment`
`£`
`£`
`£`
**`COST`**
`At 1 January 2025`
`665,000`
`-`
`19,447`
`Additions`
`-`
`23,822`
`-`
`At 31 December 2025`
`665,000`
`23,822`
`19,447`
**`DEPRECIATION`**
`At 1 January 2025`
`-`
`-`
`6,036`
`Charge for year`
`-`
`4,764`
`3,353`
`At 31 December 2025`
`-`
`4,764`
`9,389`
**`NET BOOK VALUE`**
`At 31 December 2025`
`665,000`
`19,058`
`10,058`
`At 31 December 2024`
`665,000`
`-`
`13,411`|`Restricted`
`funds`
`£`
`(8,822)`
`281,655`
`272,833`|`Restricted`
`funds`
`£`
`(8,822)`
`281,655`
`272,833`||`Total`
`funds`
`£`
`(6,659)`
`750,415`
`743,756`| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |||||||||| ||||||`2025`|||`2024`| ||||||`£`|||`£`| ||||||`2,760`|||`2,760`| |||||||||| ||`Freehold`
`property`
`£`
`665,000`
`-`
`665,000`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`665,000`
`665,000`|`Fixtures`
`and`
`fittings`
`£`
`-`
`23,822`
`23,822`
`-`
`4,764`
`4,764`
`19,058`
`-`||`Office`
`equipment`
`£`
`19,447`
`-`
`19,447`
`6,036`
`3,353`
`9,389`
`10,058`
`13,411`|||`Totals`
`£`
`684,447`
`23,822`
`708,269`
`6,036`
`8,117`
`14,153`
`694,116`
`678,411`|| ## **`73 Binscombe Crescent, Farncombe`** ``` Thishousewasboughtaround40yearsagofortheuseoftheAssistantCurate.Itformspartofthe general unrestrictedfund.ThepropertywasvaluedinOctober2018bySeymoursestateagentsat£415,000.It was rented-out commercially for a rent of £1,525 per month, increasing to £1,625 per month during the year. ``` ``` continued... ``` ``` Page 17 ``` ``` The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Saint John, Farncombe ``` ``` Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2025 ``` ## **`8. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS - continued`** ## **`26 Tudor Road, Farncombe`** ``` This propertywas purchasedin October 2001 as our contributiontowardsthe costs of sharinga joint youth worker withanumberofotherGodalmingchurches.Ithasbeenvaluedat£250,000.ItislettotheTrinityTrustand a nominalrentalincomeisreceived.Thepropertywaspurchased72%fromtheCapitalFundand28%from the SundaySchoolFund.All receiptsand paymentsassociatedwith 26 TudorRoad must be appliedto the fundsin the same proportionsandshouldthepropertybe soldthefundsmustalsobe reimbursedinthesame proportions. It was rented-out commercially for a rent of £1,200 per month. ``` ## **`9. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS`** |`Listed`|`Listed`| |---|---| |`investments`|| ||`£`| |**`MARKET VALUE`**|| |`At 1 January 2025`|`19,382`| |`Loss on revaluation`|`(775)`| ||| ||| |`At 31 December 2025`|`18,607`| ||| ||| |**`NET BOOK VALUE`**|| |`At 31 December 2025`|`18,607`| ||| ||| |`At 31 December 2024`|`19,382`| ||| |`There were no investment assets outside the UK.`|| ## **`10. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR`** |**`DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR`**||| |---|---|---| ||`31.12.25`|`31.12.24`| ||`£`|`£`| |`Other debtors`|`425`|`-`| |`Prepayments and accrued income`|`5,370`|`1,724`| ||`5,795`|`1,724`| ``` continued... ``` ``` Page 18 ``` ``` The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Saint John, Farncombe ``` ## **`Notes to the Financial Statements - continued`** ## **`for the Year Ended 31 December 2025`** ## **`11. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR`** ||`31.12.25`|`31.12.24`| |---|---|---| ||`£`|`£`| |`Trade creditors`|`400`|`-`| |`Accrued expenses`|`15,404`|`18,671`| |`Deferred income`|`2,879`|`-`| ||`18,683`|`18,671`| ``` Creditors include £12,000 (2024: £13,000) relating to unpaid Parish Share. ``` ## **`12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS`** |**`Unrestricted funds`**
`General Fund`
`Children's Work Fund`
`Project Fund`
`PB & JP Trower Legacy Fund`
`Small Legacies Fund`
`Future Energy Saving Fund`
**`Restricted funds`**
`Capital Fund`
`Flower Fund`
`Sunday School Fund`
`Organ Fund`
`Toddler Group Fund`
`Sylvia Mitchell Legacy Fund`
`Choir Robe Fund`
`Kettles On Fund`
`Community Outreach Fund`
**`TOTAL FUNDS`**|`Net`
`movement`
`At 1.1.25`
`in funds`
`£`
`£`
`434,023`
`(283)`
`1,366`
`88`
`9,042`
`-`
`23,964`
`-`
`27`
`5,322`
`2,500`
`-`
`470,922`
`5,127`
`180,000`
`26,391`
`385`
`87`
`79,033`
`2,411`
`288`
`352`
`3,284`
`612`
`8,842`
`-`
`257`
`-`
`591`
`(33)`
`154`
`-`
`272,834`
`29,820`
`743,756`
`34,947`|`Transfers`
`between`
`funds`
`£`
`2,184`
`-`
`(2,184)`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`-`|`At`
`31.12.25`
`£`
`435,924`
`1,454`
`6,858`
`23,964`
`5,349`
`2,500`| |---|---|---|---| ||||`476,049`
`206,391`
`472`
`81,444`
`640`
`3,896`
`8,842`
`257`
`558`
`154`| ||||`302,654`| ||||`778,703`| ``` continued... ``` ``` Page 19 ``` ``` The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Saint John, Farncombe ``` ## **`Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2025`** ## **`12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued`** ``` Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: ``` |**`Unrestricted funds`**
`General Fund`
`Children's Work Fund`
`Small Legacies Fund`
**`Restricted funds`**
`Capital Fund`
`Flower Fund`
`Sunday School Fund`
`Organ Fund`
`Toddler Group Fund`
`Kettles On Fund`
**`TOTAL FUNDS`**|`Incoming`
`resources`
`£`
`137,293`
`574`
`5,322`
`143,189`
`32,575`
`100`
`3,406`
`2,311`
`1,379`
`-`
`39,771`
`182,960`|`Resources`
`expended`
`£`
`(136,801)`
`(486)`
`-`
`(137,287)`
`(6,184)`
`(13)`
`(995)`
`(1,959)`
`(767)`
`(33)`
`(9,951)`
`(147,238)`|`Gains and`
`Movement`
`losses`
`in funds`
`£`
`£`
`(775)`
`(283)`
`-`
`88`
`-`
`5,322`
`(775)`
`5,127`
`-`
`26,391`
`-`
`87`
`-`
`2,411`
`-`
`352`
`-`
`612`
`-`
`(33)`
`-`
`29,820`
`(775)`
`34,947`| |---|---|---|---| ``` continued... ``` ``` Page 20 ``` ``` The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Saint John, Farncombe ``` ## **`Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2025`** ## **`12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued`** ## **`Comparatives for movement in funds`** |**`Unrestricted funds`**
`General Fund`
`Children's Work Fund`
`Project Fund`
`PB & JP Trower Legacy Fund`
`Small Legacies Fund`
`Future Energy Saving Fund`
**`Restricted funds`**
`Capital Fund`
`Flower Fund`
`Sunday School Fund`
`Organ Fund`
`Toddler Group Fund`
`Sylvia Mitchell Legacy Fund`
`Choir Robe Fund`
`Kettles On Fund`
`Community Outreach Fund`
**`TOTAL FUNDS`**|`Net`
`movement`
`At 1.1.24`
`in funds`
`£`
`£`
`433,762`
`261`
`1,351`
`15`
`7,156`
`1,886`
`23,964`
`-`
`27`
`-`
`2,500`
`-`
`468,760`
`2,162`
`191,803`
`(11,803)`
`379`
`6`
`76,463`
`2,570`
`288`
`-`
`2,732`
`552`
`8,842`
`-`
`257`
`-`
`591`
`-`
`300`
`(146)`
`281,655`
`(8,821)`
`750,415`
`(6,659)`|`At`
`31.12.24`
`£`
`434,023`
`1,366`
`9,042`
`23,964`
`27`
`2,500`| |---|---|---| |||`470,922`
`180,000`
`385`
`79,033`
`288`
`3,284`
`8,842`
`257`
`591`
`154`| |||`272,834`| |||`743,756`| ``` continued... ``` ``` Page 21 ``` ``` The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Saint John, Farncombe ``` ## **`Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2025`** ## **`12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued`** ``` Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: ``` |**`Unrestricted funds`**
`General Fund`
`Children's Work Fund`
`Project Fund`
**`Restricted funds`**
`Capital Fund`
`Flower Fund`
`Sunday School Fund`
`Toddler Group Fund`
`Community Outreach Fund`
**`TOTAL FUNDS`**|`Incoming`
`resources`
`£`
`125,289`
`527`
`3,327`
`129,143`
`8,233`
`101`
`3,203`
`1,229`
`-`
`12,766`
`141,909`|`Resources`
`expended`
`£`
`(125,462)`
`(512)`
`(1,441)`
`(127,415)`
`(20,036)`
`(95)`
`(633)`
`(677)`
`(146)`
`(21,587)`
`(149,002)`|`Gains and`
`Movement`
`losses`
`in funds`
`£`
`£`
`434`
`261`
`-`
`15`
`-`
`1,886`
`434`
`2,162`
`-`
`(11,803)`
`-`
`6`
`-`
`2,570`
`-`
`552`
`-`
`(146)`
`-`
`(8,821)`
`434`
`(6,659)`| |---|---|---|---| ``` continued... ``` ``` Page 22 ``` ``` The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Saint John, Farncombe ``` ## **`Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2025`** ## **`12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued`** ``` A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows: ``` |**`Unrestricted funds`**
`General Fund`
`Children's Work Fund`
`Project Fund`
`PB & JP Trower Legacy Fund`
`Small Legacies Fund`
`Future Energy Saving Fund`
**`Restricted funds`**
`Capital Fund`
`Flower Fund`
`Sunday School Fund`
`Organ Fund`
`Toddler Group Fund`
`Sylvia Mitchell Legacy Fund`
`Choir Robe Fund`
`Kettles On Fund`
`Community Outreach Fund`
**`TOTAL FUNDS`**|`Net`
`movement`
`At 1.1.24`
`in funds`
`£`
`£`
`433,762`
`(22)`
`1,351`
`103`
`7,156`
`1,886`
`23,964`
`-`
`27`
`5,322`
`2,500`
`-`
`468,760`
`7,289`
`191,803`
`14,588`
`379`
`93`
`76,463`
`4,981`
`288`
`352`
`2,732`
`1,164`
`8,842`
`-`
`257`
`-`
`591`
`(33)`
`300`
`(146)`
`281,655`
`20,999`
`750,415`
`28,288`|`Transfers`
`between`
`funds`
`£`
`2,184`
`-`
`(2,184)`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`-`
`-`|`At`
`31.12.25`
`£`
`435,924`
`1,454`
`6,858`
`23,964`
`5,349`
`2,500`| |---|---|---|---| ||||`476,049`
`206,391`
`472`
`81,444`
`640`
`3,896`
`8,842`
`257`
`558`
`154`| ||||`302,654`| ||||`778,703`| ``` continued... ``` ``` Page 23 ``` ``` The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Saint John, Farncombe ``` ## **`Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2025`** ## **`12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued`** ``` A currentyear12 monthsandprioryear12 monthscombinednetmovementinfunds,includedintheabove are as follows: ``` |**`Unrestricted funds`**
`General Fund`
`Children's Work Fund`
`Project Fund`
`Small Legacies Fund`
**`Restricted funds`**
`Capital Fund`
`Flower Fund`
`Sunday School Fund`
`Organ Fund`
`Toddler Group Fund`
`Kettles On Fund`
`Community Outreach Fund`
**`TOTAL FUNDS`**|`Incoming`
`resources`
`£`
`262,582`
`1,101`
`3,327`
`5,322`
`272,332`
`40,808`
`201`
`6,609`
`2,311`
`2,608`
`-`
`-`
`52,537`
`324,869`|`Resources`
`expended`
`£`
`(262,263)`
`(998)`
`(1,441)`
`-`
`(264,702)`
`(26,220)`
`(108)`
`(1,628)`
`(1,959)`
`(1,444)`
`(33)`
`(146)`
`(31,538)`
`(296,240)`|`Gains and`
`Movement`
`losses`
`in funds`
`£`
`£`
`(341)`
`(22)`
`-`
`103`
`-`
`1,886`
`-`
`5,322`
`(341)`
`7,289`
`-`
`14,588`
`-`
`93`
`-`
`4,981`
`-`
`352`
`-`
`1,164`
`-`
`(33)`
`-`
`(146)`
`-`
`20,999`
`(341)`
`28,288`| |---|---|---|---| ## **`General Fund`** ``` This fund is availablefor general use by the PCC and the funds are unrestrictedin their use i.e. they may be applied at the discretion of the PCC for furthering the mission of the church. ``` ## **`Children's Work Fund`** ``` Adesignatedfund(i.e.thereisnorestrictiononthemoneyhoweverthePCChasallocateditfora particular purpose)thatholdstheproceedsoftheAfterSchoolClubheldatFarncombeCofEInfantSchooland donations from Messy Church. The money is designated for projects to further the church's work with children. ``` ## **`Project Fund`** ``` Somedonorsrequestthatwedonotusedonationstowardsday-to-dayexpendituresuchasutilitybills.We may usethemoneyforanyspecificitemorproject(thisisnotknownatthetimeofdonation).Thisfund includes proceeds from our main Church activities such as the Quiz Night. ``` ## **`PB & JP Trower Legacy Fund`** ``` ThePCCreceivedalegacyof£51,401fromPhyllisandJeanTrowerduring2018.Therearenorestrictionson the use of this money however the PCC intendto use it for specificprojects(i.e. not for day-to-dayexpenditure)in line withtheirstatedlegacypolicy.noexpenditurewasallocatedtothisfundin2025(in2024,thisfundwasused to cover the fire safety risk assessment and alarm). ``` ``` continued... ``` ``` Page 24 ``` ``` The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Saint John, Farncombe ``` ``` Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2025 ``` ## **`12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued`** ## **`Small Legacies Fund`** ``` Fromtime-to-timewe receivesmalllegacieswhichwe handleinaccordancewithourLegacyPolicy.This requires thatwe use the moneyon a specificitem or projectandnottowardsday-to-dayexpenditure.Thisrestricted fund holds such money from legacies so that we can identify on what it was spent. ``` ## **`Future Energy Saving Fund`** ``` An unrestrictedfundin responseto the increasein energycostsfollowingthe startof the Ukrainewar.Where we haveanysurplusfunds,atransferismadetothisfundtobeusedtocounteractfutureincreasedenergy costs, particularly when our supplier arrangements are renewed. ``` ## **`Capital Fund`** ``` Arestrictedfundforcapitalprojects.Thefundholdsa72%shareof26TudorRoad,valuedat£180,000 and receives a corresponding proportion of the profits from rental. ``` ## **`Flower Fund`** ``` This is a restrictedfund which representsmoney donatedfor flowers in Churchand is releasedto flower arrangers on request. ``` ## **`Farncombe Church of England Sunday School Fund (Sunday School Fund)`** ``` This restrictedfundis an EducationalTrust.The Trusteesare the RectorandChurchwardens.The Fundis invested withinterestto accumulatein the account.It hasa 28% shareof 26 TudorRoadvaluedat £70,000andreceives a corresponding share of the profits from rental. ``` ## **`Organ Fund`** ``` A restricted fund for donations and funds raised to carry out repairs on the church organ. ``` ## **`Toddler Group Fund`** ``` Thisrestrictedfundholdsdonationsreceivedforrunningof the St John'sToddlerGroupandis designatedfor the use of the group to purchase materials and equipment. No expenditure was covered by this fund in 2025 or 2024. ``` ## **`Sylvia Mitchell Legacy Fund`** ``` ThePCCreceiveda legacyof£9,982fromMrsMitchellduring2016.Thisamounthasbeenrestrictedfor projects relating to the musical life of the church according to her wishes. ``` ## **`Choir Robe Fund`** ``` Arestrictedfund,initiallycontainingmoneydonatedfromtheproceedsofthe2019SpringFairtowards the purchase of new robes for the choir and serving team. ``` ## **`Kettles On Fund`** ``` ArestrictedfundusedtoholdgrantsandotherincomefromtheKettlesOngroup.Thismoneywillbe used towards transport for people attending and other items to support and enhance the running of the group. ``` ## **`Community Outreach Fund`** ``` ThisrestrictedfundwasoriginallyusedtoholdgrantsandotherincomededicatedtotheAfterSchool Meals initiative. Despite this initiative's disbandment, the money will continue to be used to support those in need. ``` ``` continued... ``` ``` Page 25 ``` ``` The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Saint John, Farncombe ``` ``` Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2025 ``` ## **`13. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES`** ``` There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 December 2025. ``` ``` Page 26 ``` ``` The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Saint John, Farncombe ``` |**`Detailed Statement of Financial Activities`**||| |---|---|---| |**`for the Year Ended 31 December 2025`**||| ||`31.12.25`|`31.12.24`| ||`£`|`£`| |**`INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS`**||| |**`Donations and legacies`**||| |`Legacies`|`6,572`|`-`| |`Grants`|`24,248`|`-`| |`Planned giving`|`51,560`|`49,101`| |`Collections & other giving`|`17,670`|`13,258`| |`Income tax recovered`|`16,681`|`13,672`| ||`116,731`|`76,031`| |**`Other trading activities`**||| |`Spring Fair`|`4,836`|`3,932`| |`Magazine advertisements and sponsorship`|`2,671`|`2,500`| |`Sale of work`|`1,030`|`1,224`| |`Special events/refreshments`|`2,169`|`2,303`| |`Farncombe Village Show`|`899`|`793`| ||`11,605`|`10,752`| |**`Investment income`**||| |`Dividends received`|`671`|`526`| |`Bank interest`|`276`|`514`| ||`947`|`1,040`| |**`Charitable activities`**||| |`Rent of church room`|`23,035`|`23,331`| |`Wedding and funeral fees`|`1,985`|`3,947`| |`Book of Remembrance`|`100`|`150`| |`After School Club`|`332`|`341`| |`Messy Church`|`242`|`186`| |`Toddler Group`|`1,380`|`1,228`| |`Craft Group income`|`125`|`-`| |`26 Tudor Road rent`|`12,035`|`11,435`| |`73 Binscombe Crescent rent`|`14,443`|`13,383`| ||`53,677`|`54,001`| |**`Other income`**||| |`Other income`|`-`|`85`| |**`Total incoming resources`**|`182,960`|`141,909`| ``` This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements ``` ``` Page 27 ``` ``` The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Saint John, Farncombe ``` |**`EXPENDITURE`**
**`Other trading activities`**
`Magazine costs`
`Spring Fair`
`Special events/refreshments`
`Farncombe Village Show`
**`Charitable activities`**
`Wages`
`Pensions`
`Sundries`
`Diocesan Quota/Parish Share`
`Church running costs`
`Church room maintenance`
`Rector and rectory expenses`
`Church utilities`
`Church premises insurance`
`Flowers`
`Wedding and funeral fees`
`Toddler group`
`Messy church`
`After school club`
`Stationery and other admin costs`
`Church room cleaning`
`Organists`
`School leavers bibles`
`Subscriptions`
`Single Tracks Group`
`Costs of 73 Binscombe Crescent`
`Costs of 26 Tudor Road`
`Professional fees`
`Fixtures and fittings`
`Depreciation of office equipment`
`Grants to institutions`
**`Support costs`**
**`Governance costs`**
`Independent Examiner's fees`|**`Detailed Statement of Financial Activities`**
**`for the Year Ended 31 December 2025`**
`31.12.25`
`31.12.24`
`£`
`£`
`2,650`
`2,354`
`141`
`1,018`
`382`
`147`
`360`
`-`
`3,533`
`3,519`
`5,887`
`9,188`
`-`
`95`
`178`
`200`
`90,111`
`88,825`
`6,376`
`12,880`
`245`
`144`
`529`
`438`
`6,002`
`5,184`
`5,388`
`4,992`
`63`
`95`
`1,150`
`1,958`
`767`
`677`
`366`
`373`
`576`
`139`
`3,366`
`1,371`
`2,688`
`2,642`
`3,194`
`3,061`
`443`
`500`
`637`
`770`
`-`
`146`
`395`
`350`
`1,972`
`474`
`-`
`1,077`
`4,764`
`-`
`3,353`
`3,353`
`2,495`
`3,911`
`140,945`
`142,843`
`2,760`
`2,640`|**`Detailed Statement of Financial Activities`**
**`for the Year Ended 31 December 2025`**
`31.12.25`
`31.12.24`
`£`
`£`
`2,650`
`2,354`
`141`
`1,018`
`382`
`147`
`360`
`-`
`3,533`
`3,519`
`5,887`
`9,188`
`-`
`95`
`178`
`200`
`90,111`
`88,825`
`6,376`
`12,880`
`245`
`144`
`529`
`438`
`6,002`
`5,184`
`5,388`
`4,992`
`63`
`95`
`1,150`
`1,958`
`767`
`677`
`366`
`373`
`576`
`139`
`3,366`
`1,371`
`2,688`
`2,642`
`3,194`
`3,061`
`443`
`500`
`637`
`770`
`-`
`146`
`395`
`350`
`1,972`
`474`
`-`
`1,077`
`4,764`
`-`
`3,353`
`3,353`
`2,495`
`3,911`
`140,945`
`142,843`
`2,760`
`2,640`| |---|---|---| |||| |||`3,519`
`9,188`
`95`
`200`
`88,825`
`12,880`
`144`
`438`
`5,184`
`4,992`
`95`
`1,958`
`677`
`373`
`139`
`1,371`
`2,642`
`3,061`
`500`
`770`
`146`
`350`
`474`
`1,077`
`-`
`3,353`
`3,911`| |||`142,843`
`2,640`| ``` This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements ``` ``` Page 28 ``` ``` The Parochial Church Council of the ``` ``` Ecclesiastical Parish of Saint John, Farncombe ``` ## **`Detailed Statement of Financial Activities`** |**`Detailed Statement of Financial Activities`**||| |---|---|---| |**`for the Year Ended 31 December 2025`**||| ||`31.12.25`|`31.12.24`| ||`£`|`£`| |`Total resources expended`|`147,238`|`149,002`| |**`Net income/(expenditure) before gains and`**||| |**`losses`**|`35,722`|`(7,093)`| |**`Realised recognised gains and losses`**||| |`Realised gains/(losses) on fixed asset investments`|`(775)`|`434`| |**`Net income/(expenditure)`**|`34,947`|`(6,659)`| ``` This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements ``` ``` Page 29 ```