St Mary’s Church, East Leake
Annual Report of the Parochial Church Council For the Year Ended 31[st] December 2025
Administrative Information
St Mary’s Church is situated at the corner of Main Street and Station Road, East Leake, Loughborough, LE12 6PB.
It is part of the Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham within the Church of England.
The correspondence address is The Rectory, 3 Bateman Road, East Leake, LE12 6LN.
The Parochial Church Council ( PCC) is a charity registered with the Charity Commission. Charity number 1130545.
PCC members who have served from 1[st] January 2025 until the date of this report are:
Incumbent: The Rev’d Timothy J Parker Chairperson Curate: The Rev’d Daniel Bauhahn Associate Priests: The Rev’d Mary Essex The Rev’d Andrew Livingston (until 22[nd] February 2026).
Lay Readers’ Representative : Mr John O’Nions
Wardens: Mr Conrad Oatey Treasurer Mrs Voirrey Paesler Lay Vice-chair Representatives on Mrs Sue Shaw PCC Secretary the Deanery Synod: Mr Colin Knight Mr John Alexander Elected Members: Mrs Pam Peacock Mr Jamie Taylor Mr Jacob Langley Mrs Sharon Purnell Mrs Janet Bonser Mr Ron Hill Mr Daniel Pate Mr Michael Gibbney Dr Debra Bunford Mrs Helen Livingston Parish Safeguarding Officer Mr Matthew Pate
1. Structure, governance and management
The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. All church attendees are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC.
2. Objectives and activities
St Mary’s PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical.
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Safeguarding is vital to ensure that children, young people and vulnerable adults are kept safe whilst in the care of the church, an integral part of our church life. The PCC has complied with its duty under Section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 (duty to have regard to the House of Bishops’ guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults) and has adopted in full “Promoting a Safer Church” as our church safeguarding policy.
The Parish Safeguarding Co-ordinator during the year was Mrs Helen Livingston.
The PCC also has maintenance responsibilities for the Church of St Mary’s and for St Mary’s Hall, both of Main Street, East Leake.
3. Achievements and performance
Church attendance
There were 154 parishioners on the Church Electoral Roll as at the April 2025 Annual Meeting, compared with 161 people as at the 2024 Annual Meeting. The average weekly attendance at church counted during October 2025 was 134, an increase from 126 in 2024.
The attendance at festivals was 177 on Easter Sunday and 78 on Christmas Day.
Online Digital Worship continued during 2025, providing live-streamed services at home.
Review of the year
The full PCC met 9 times during the year. Objectives throughout 2025 have been to lead St Mary’s church, joining together in the transforming mission of God through growing disciples, wider, younger, deeper and in their compassion, confidence and courage.
Financial review
Total receipts on ordinary unrestricted funds were £164,453 and are detailed in the financial statements.
£165,499 was spent from unrestricted funds to provide the Christian ministry from St Mary’s Church, including a £96,500 contribution to the Diocesan Parish Share, which largely provides the stipends, pensions and housing for the clergy.
The net result for the year on unrestricted funds was a deficit of £1,046, almost £1,000 less than budgeted. However it should be noted that, without a legacy of over £2,700, the deficit would have been larger than planned. Although there was an increase in planned giving, it was lower than expected.
After adding bank and deposit balances brought forward at the beginning of the year, the balance carried forward at 31[st] December for unrestricted funds totalled £22,105.
Further increases in giving will be required in 2026 to ensure that costs will be met without significantly depleting the already minimal reserves.
Restricted income / expenditure showed a surplus of £3,669 at the end of the year, with a restricted fund balance of £27,073. Much of this surplus is deposits for the Parish Holiday in the summer of 2026.
This Annual Report was approved by the PCC on 13[th] April 2026
and signed on their behalf by ………………………………………………………………………
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF EAST LEAKE
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 December 2025
| Note INCOMING RESOURCES Donations and Legacies Income from other events & Activities Investment Income TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 2 EXPENDITURE Cost of raising funds Ministry Expenses Church Running Costs Hall Running Costs Other Expenditure Administration cost Major Repairs and Renewals TOTAL EXPENDITURE 3 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) Transfer between Funds Net gains (losses) on Investment Assets - unrealised Net Movement in Funds RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds Funds Funds 2025 2024 £ £ £ £ 145,074 11,330 156,404 144,861 18,123 9,416 27,539 27,327 1,256 - 1,256 1,608 |
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| 164,453 20,746 185,199 173,796 |
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| - - - - 120,951 5,917 126,868 134,903 10,424 - 10,424 9,099 8,371 - 8,371 7,140 3,327 2,925 6,252 7,163 13,213 - 13,213 13,647 1,012 - 1,012 540 |
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| 165,499 17,077 182,576 186,211 |
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| (1,046) 3,669 2,623 (12,415) - - - - - - - - |
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| (1,046) 3,669 2,623 (12,415) 23,151 23,404 46,555 58,970 |
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| 22,105 27,073 49,178 46,555 |
The notes on pages 3 to 6 form part of these accounts.
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF EAST LEAKE
BALANCE SHEET 31 December 2025
| Notes CURRENT ASSETS Debtors and prepayments Short Term Deposits CBF Church of England Deposit Fund Cash at Bank and in hand Bank Cash Total Current Assets LIABILITIES FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Accruals and deferred income LIABILITIES FALLING DUE AFTER ONE YEAR NET ASSETS ACCUMULATED FUNDS Unrestricted Fund Restricted Funds |
2025 Total £ £ 9,764 27,683 14,521 38 14,559 52,006 (2,828) - 49,178 22,105 27,073 49,178 |
2024 Total £ £ 8,119 26,799 15,121 8 15,130 50,048 (3,493) - 46,555 23,151 23,404 46,555 |
2024 Total £ £ 8,119 26,799 15,121 8 15,130 50,048 (3,493) - 46,555 23,151 23,404 46,555 |
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| 50,048 (3,493) - |
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| 46,555 | |||
| 23,151 23,404 |
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| 46,555 |
Approved by the Parochial Church Council on 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
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Chairman Treasurer
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The notes on pages 3 to 6 form part of these accounts.
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF EAST LEAKE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31 December 2025
1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with applicable United Kingdom accounting standards, the "Statement of Recommended Practice" issued by the Charity Commissioners and the Charities Act 1993.The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The accruals basis of accounting has been adopted. The principal accounting policies are applied consistently.
Funds
General funds represent the funds of the PCC that are not subject to any restrictions regarding their use and are available for application on the general purposes of the PCC. Funds designated for a particular purpose by the PCC are also unrestricted.
The accounts include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body nor those that are informal gatherings of church members.
Incoming Resources
Voluntary income and capital sources
Collections are recognised when received by or on behalf of the PCC. Planned giving receivable under Gift Aid is recognised only when received. Income Tax recoverable on Gift Aid donations is recognised when income is recognised. Grants and legacies to the PCC are accounted for as soon as the PCC is notified of its legal entitlement, the amount due is quantifiable and its ultimate receipt by the PCC is reasonably certain. Funds raised by Fund-Raising activities are accounted for gross.
Income from investments
Dividends are accounted for when due and payable. Interest entitlements are accounted for as they accrue.
Outgoing Resources
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 payable to the Diocese is accounted for when payable. Any parish share unpaid 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.
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF EAST LEAKE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
2 Incoming Resources for the year ended 31 December 2025
| 2 Incoming Resources for the year ended | 31 December 2025 | 31 December 2025 | 31 December 2025 | ||||||||
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| INCOMING RESOURCES (a) Voluntary receipts Planned giving Giving on which tax is recoverable Income Tax recoverable on giving Other Church collections Donations (b) Other voluntary receipts Grants Legacies (c) Receipts from activities for generating funds Hall Income (d) Receipts from church activities Fees (e) Receipts from investments Interest (f) Other miscellaneous income Social Events Churchyard Parish Social Fund Contributions toward Youth Ministry Contributions toward Expenses Printing Costs recharged VAT Recoverable - LPW Grant Other income TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES |
Unrestricted £ £ 96,862 25,897 7,754 6,255 5,576 142,344 - 2,730 2,730 5,167 5,167 4,200 1,256 1,365 9 254 3,000 2,737 - 1,391 8,756 |
Restricted £ £ - 1,989 - 4,218 5,124 11,330 - - - - - - - - - - 4,268 5,018 - - - 130 9,416 |
TOTAL FUNDS 31 December 2025 £ £ 96,862 27,886 7,754 10,473 10,700 - 153,674 - 2,730 2,730 5,167 - 5,167 4,200 1,256 1,365 9 4,268 5,272 3,000 2,737 - 1,521 18,171 |
TOTAL FUNDS | |||||||
| Unrestricted £ £ 96,862 25,897 7,754 6,255 5,576 142,344 - 2,730 2,730 5,167 5,167 4,200 1,256 1,365 9 254 3,000 2,737 - 1,391 8,756 |
Restricted £ £ - 1,989 - 4,218 5,124 11,330 - - - - - - - - - - 4,268 5,018 - - - 130 9,416 |
31 December 2025 £ £ 96,862 27,886 7,754 10,473 10,700 - 153,674 - 2,730 2,730 5,167 - 5,167 4,200 1,256 1,365 9 4,268 5,272 3,000 2,737 - 1,521 18,171 |
31 December 2024 £ £ 94,116 26,391 6,834 10,522 5,998 - 143,861 - 1,000 1,000 4,356 - 4,356 4,994 1,608 2,172 35 - 6,491 3,000 2,838 - 3,441 17,977 |
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| 164,453 | 20,746 | 185,199 | 173,796 | ||||||||
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF EAST LEAKE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
3 Expenditure for the year ended 31 December 2025
| RESOURCES USED Costs of fundraising Activities relating to the work of the Church Charitable giving: Church overseas missions Church societies and home mission Other Charities Ministry Diocesan Parish Share Expenses of Incumbent Expenses of Assistant Staff Honoraria Service Expenses Organist Fees Youth Ministry Children and Families Ministry Church Running Costs Insurance Electricity Gas Water Repairs Quinquennial Inspection Hall Running Costs Insurance Electricity Caretaker Repairs Sundry Exps Other Expenditure Upkeep of Churchyard Miscellaneous Expenses Parish Social Fund Social Events General Administration Printing and Copying Other Expenses Salaries Major Repairs Fabric Kneelers Installations Surplus/(Deficit) for year before other recognised gains and losses Gains/(Losses) on investment assets Inter Fund Transfers Net movement of Funds Opening Reserves Closing Reserves |
TOTAL FUNDS | TOTAL FUNDS | TOTAL FUNDS | TOTAL FUNDS | TOTAL FUNDS | ||||||
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| Unrestricted £ £ - 4,000 4,200 - 8,200 96,500 650 1,077 760 4,956 3,845 13,163 - 120,951 2,968 2,947 2,758 216 1,537 - 10,424 569 2,038 4,212 1,463 89 8,371 9 2,018 - 1,300 3,327 4,427 1,840 6,946 13,213 1,012 1,012 165,499 (1,046) - - (1,046) 23,151 22,105 |
Restricted £ £ - 922 4,111 3,202 8,235 - - - - - - 5,018 899 - 5,917 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2,925 - 2,925 - - - - - 17,077 3,669 - - 3,669 23,404 27,073 |
31 December 2025 £ £ - 4,922 8,311 3,202 16,435 96,500 650 1,077 760 4,956 3,845 18,181 899 - 126,868 2,968 2,947 2,758 216 1,537 - 10,424 569 2,038 4,212 1,463 89 8,371 9 2,018 2,925 1,300 6,252 4,427 1,840 6,946 13,213 1,012 - - 1,012 182,576 2,623 - - 2,623 46,555 49,178 |
31 December 2024 £ £ - 3,965 7,792 1,962 13,719 93,300 460 1,189 880 4,681 3,664 16,447 14,283 - 134,903 2,875 2,346 2,485 191 1,202 - 9,099 558 2,470 3,900 129 83 7,140 35 4,163 - 2,965 7,163 5,051 2,066 6,530 13,647 - 540 - 540 186,211 (12,415) - - (12,415) 58,970 46,555 |
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| 165,499 (1,046) - - |
17,077 3,669 - - |
182,576 2,623 - - |
186,211 (12,415) - - |
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| (1,046) 23,151 |
3,669 23,404 |
2,623 46,555 |
(12,415) 58,970 |
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| 22,105 | 27,073 | 49,178 | 46,555 | ||||||||
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PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF EAST LEAKE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
| - Unrestricted 2025 £ 4 STAFF COSTS Wages and salaries 20,007 No payments have been made to members of the Parochial Church Council. 5 DEBTORS Income Tax recoverable Hall Income Youth Ministry Other debtors and prepayments 6 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND Unrestricted Funds £ Cash on Short Term Deposit 610 Other Current Assets 24,323 Current liabilities (2,828) 22,105 7 FUND DETAILS Balance 1 January Restricted Funds; Social Fund (Holiday) - Hardship Fund 779 Young Children / Holiday Club 69 Youth Ministry Fund - Charities - Childrens Mission 22,556 23,404 |
Restricted 2025 £ 6,793 31 December 2025 3,278 1,544 - 4,942 9,764 Restricted Funds £ 27,073 - - 27,073 Income 4,268 4,956 135 5,018 4,664 1,706 20,746 |
Total Total 2025 2024 £ £ 26,800 37,465 31 December 2024 1,885 1,547 1,435 3,252 8,119 Total Funds £ 27,683 24,323 (2,828) 49,178 Balance Expenditure 31 December 2025 2,925 1,343 3,571 2,163 - 205 5,018 (0) 4,664 - 899 23,363 17,077 27,073 |
Total 2024 £ 37,465 |
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| 27,073 |
The Endowment Capital of the Birchnall, Potter and Little/Godber Capital Endowment Funds comprise a combination of CBF Shares and deposits. At 31 December 2025 the value of the funds was £2,477 (2024: £2,513).
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