2025-12-31-accounts

Annual Report and Financial Statements of the Parochial Church Council of Newcastle St Giles with Butterton

For the year ended 31[st] December 2025 Registered Charity Number: 1130602

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The Parochial Church Council of Newcastle St Giles with Butterton Trustees’ Annual Report for the year ended 31[st] December 2025

Charity registration number: 1130602

Objectives and Activities

The Parochial Church Council of Newcastle St Giles with Butterton (the PCC) has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent, the Reverend Joshua Penduck, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelical, social and ecumenical. The PCC is also spiritually responsible for the maintenance of the church.

The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and to become part of our parish community at Newcastle Under Lyme with Butterton. The PCC maintains an overview of worship throughout the parish and makes suggestions on how our services can involve the many groups that live within our parish. Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer, scripture, music and sacrament. Also, through non-sacramental activities of hospitality and fellowship we aim to reach non churched members of the community.

Public Benefit

The trustees of the Charity are aware of the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit in The Advancement of Religion for the Public Benefit and have had regard to it in their administration of the Charity. The trustees believe that, by promoting the work of the Church of England in the Ecclesiastical Parish of Newcastle St Giles with Butterton, it helps to promote the whole mission of the Church (pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical) more effectively, within the Ecclesiastical Parish, and that in doing so it provides a benefit to the public by:

• Providing facilities for public worship, pastoral care and spiritual, moral and intellectual development, both for its members and for anyone who wishes to benefit from what the Church offers; and

• Promoting Christian values and service by members of the Church in and to their communities, to the benefit of individuals and society as a whole.

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Achievements and Performance

Rector’s Report

The primary objective of the PCC is to promote the Mission of God (Missio Dei), evangelistically, pastorally, socially and ecologically, in collaboration with every member of the two congregations. Our Mission Statement is that we are seeking to be ‘a friendly church community, rooted in and serving the communities of central Newcastle-under-Lyme and Butterton and offering good quality worship, ministry and leadership. We are seeking to be a welcoming worshipping community of all ages.’ In the context of St Giles with St Thomas this is done through regular public worship, catechism, pastoral care both individually and through occasional offices, engagement and/or collaboration with community organisations, groups and visiting individuals, and through environmentally sound care of our churchyards.

The secondary objectives of the PCC during 2025 were to:

1. Communication:

• Design and implement a new church website

• Developing social media presence

• Developing the Communication and Marketing Committee

2. Finance:

• Create a ‘Giving in Grace’ Campaign to address the growing deficit

• Unpicking the complex financial arrangements within St Giles to create the foundations for a regular budget

• Create a sustainable relationship between St Giles and St Thomas’ finances

3. Closing the gap between seeker and disciple:

• Development of current events serving not-yet members of the church

• Running regular enquirers courses and inviting folks along to them

• Encouraging prayer as a discipline of discipleship via monthly prayer meetings

• Embedding the St Giles Community Project

4. Development of worship:

• Developing a mixed offering of worship at different times and in different styles

• Developing excellence in welcome, being aware of and attentive to newcomers and intentionally building relationships with those we don’t know in church

• Utilising invitations to invite people to attend worship and events

• Work through the process for the closure of St Thomas

5. ‘The Next Generation’ (Psalm 78.1-7)

• Developing mission and ministry to children, young people and families

• Developing church-school links

• Developing links with other schools in and around the parish, including Blackfriars, Edenhurst, and St John’s Keele

Activities

St Giles with St Thomas have been able to meet our primary objectives during 2025:

• St Giles and St Thomas remained open for worship throughout 2023 with a regular online service.

• St Giles continued to have a regular 10.30am service (All Age Worship once a month, a sung Eucharist all the other Sundays), a fortnightly BCP Communion on Sundays at 8am, and a weekday Communion on Wednesday lunchtimes.

• St Thomas continued to have a monthly service, with extra services for Festival Days (Christmas, Easter etc). An attempt was made to have a weekly service, though there was a lack of interest from both church and local village community.

• A Lent course was provided on the theme of ‘Does God Exist?’

• Occasional offices have continued

• The church has been used by community groups, including uniformed organisations and the Newcastle under Lyme Burgesses. Connection have been maintained with the church school, St Giles and St George’s Academy; Sue Taylor of St Giles Church became the Chair of Governors at St Giles and St George’s Academy

As can be seen below, many of our secondary objectives have been met, with others still in development:

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• Communication:

• A new website design has now been completed with Ms Shannon Commins. Once the text is written, it should be up and running in early 2026

• Our social media presence has continued through the work of our parish administrator, Mrs Penny Richards, and curate, Revd Clare Watson

• The Communication and Marketing committee has only met once in 2025

• Finance

• A Giving in Grace campaign was held in September-October 2025. More people shifted to gift aid payments, with a modest increase in income.

• Budgeting has proven to be complicated, due to the difficulty in unpicking the finance categories. Furthermore, in that some church members lump-sum their giftings, and others maintain irregular cash giving, it is very difficult to create long-term budgets.

• St Thomas finances have maintained the downward trajectory from 2022. In September, the finance committee made an emergency executive decision to stop St Thomas’ contributions to the Common Fund as their finances were almost entirely depleted. St Giles now pays a monthly sum of £310 a month to maintain St Thomas’ insurance, water, gas and electricity, and general maintenance. This means that in comparison to 2024, where St Thomas gifted St Giles £220 a month, in relative terms it costs St Giles £530 a month.

• Closing the gap between seeker and disciple

• The embedding of the Friday St Giles Community Project continues, providing free lunches and many interesting and varied workshops, and connecting with the local community. We have received outside funding for this to help make a bigger impact. Many thanks to Chris Taylor, Gillian Elks, and Penny Richards for organizing this.

• Through the Community Project, we have had further connections with St Giles and St George’s Academy, and Keele University, and have developed a Holiday Club in the summer holidays for primary school children.

• One Hope Explored, a three-week course for enquirers, was held in November 2024, with three attendees across both. Revd Clare Watson and myself have led individual confirmation courses with confirmation candidates.

• The Lent Course ‘Does God Exist?’ was held during Lent.

• From June-August, a three-part course was held on ‘Dealing with Death’

• A confirmation services were held in November, with two adults and five children confirmed, and one child baptismed.

• During Lent, Revd Clare and I led a sermon series exploring prayer. We continue to maintain a monthly prayer meeting

• The Bible Study has continued throughout 2025, looking at Genesis and Acts. An evening online Bible Study began in January, looking at Mark.

• A Mission Committee and Welcome Committee have been set up, exploring ways of emphasizing mission and welcome within the church

• A Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham happened in June

• Development of Worship

• Currently St Giles and St Thomas emphasize various traditional forms of worship. These include:

  • 10.30am Sung eucharist at St Giles (with children’s church, or ‘Shine’, running in parallel) (3 or 4 times a month)

  • 8am Spoken BCP communion at St Giles (twice a month)

  • 1.10am midweek lunchtime communion at St Giles (weekly)

  • 10.30am communion at St Thomas (once a month)

We currently have four non-traditional forms of worship:

• A monthly All-Age Worship at St Giles

• A monthly service at several sheltered accommodation complexes or residential homes (Hemstalls Hall, Rowan Court, Mill Rise)

• A quarterly Messy Church

The PCC will continue to explore ways in which this diversity can be developed.

• Services continue to be held at Rowan Court Care Home, Hempstalls Hall Care Home, and Mill Rise Sheltered Accommodation. Many thanks to Revd Ann Taylor to ensuring these vital services continue.

• We are glad that Revd Clare Watson, our curate, has been able to join the Ministry Team at St Giles

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• The Next Generation

• We currently employ a Children and Families Worker, Jean Buckley, for 5 hours a week.

• Shine, our Sunday club, has grown and is now an established part of our ministry at St Giles. So also has Messy Church developed. Many thanks to Jean Buckley and all the volunteers who have helped make this happen.

• Revd Clare and I regularly lead worship in St Giles and St George’s School. The children also come to St Giles once a month for GLOW. Revd Clare, alongside other church members, led prayer days with children from the school

• Growing links have now been set up with Blackfriars, Edenhurst and St John’s Keele schools

• Our weekly toddler group, Rainbow, has now been rebranded Caterpillars

Review of 2025

Special events at St Giles with St Thomas have included the following:

• Newcastle under Lyme Burgesses Election Day was held 7[th] January

• An online evening Bible study began on 28[th] January

• The Newcastle under Lyme Burgesses AGM was held on 11[th] February

• A St Giles Community Project Event was held on 28[th] February

• A Messy Church service was held on 19[th] February

• A Shrove Tuesday Beetle-Drive was held on 4[th] March, followed by our Ash Wednesday service on 5[th]

• A Working with Children with Special Needs Diocesan Event was held at St Giles on 24[th] March

• Denstone College visited St Giles on 25[th] March

• A Memorial Service was held for Cllr Barry Panter on 3[rd] April

• A craft fayre was held at St Giles on 12[th] April

• An Extra-ordinary PCC was held on 13[th] April

• During Holy Week, we had a Palm Sunday service (with outside procession), a Maundy Thursday service with a Garden of Repose, and a Good Friday Messy Church, Ecumenical Service, and Reflections at the Cross, at which Revd Clare Watson and I were invited to speak. On Easter Day, I was invited to preach at the ecumenical sunrise service though unfortunately had come down with COVID; we also had an 8am Communion, a 10.30am family communion at St Giles, and a 10.30am traditional communion at St Thomas

• 27[th] April we held the St George’s service for the Newcastle under Lyme Scouts, which was very well received

• 8[th] May, a civic VE Day Service was held at St Giles#

• 9[th] May, I represented St Giles at the Newcastle under Lyme Armed Forces Association meal

• 15[th] May the Guiding AGM was held at St Giles

• 25[th] May, the APCM was held at St Giles.

• 29[th] May, we held our Ascension Day service

• 31[st] May at Lotus Flower Crafts Workshop was held at St Giles

• 7[th] June a gardening team open day was held at St Giles

• 8[th] June an outside Pentecost service was held at St Thomas

• 16[th] -20[th] June, a parish pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham happened

• 22[nd] June, the Mayor of Newcastle, Cllr Robert Bettley-Smith, was inducted at St Giles

• 28[th] June, St Giles led the Armed Forces Day service in the town centre

• 29[th] June, the curate, Revd Clare Watson was ordained priest at St Giles

• 5[th] July, a Butterton Bake-Off Event happened at St Thomas

• 5[th] July, I represented St Giles for the Diocesan Prayer Book Society Event at Lichfield Cathedral

• 13[th] July, a Wimbledon themed garden party was held at the Rectory

• 19[th] July, two congregation members, Joshua Schofield Raval and Lauren Keen were married at St Giles

• 21[st] -22[nd] July a Holiday Club was held at St Giles through the Community Project

• 23[rd] July, Messy Church was held at St Giles

• 26[th] July, the Ethiopian Orthodox Church held their national feast of St Gibriel at St Giles

• 2[nd] August, a mini-market Summer mega sale happened at St Giles

• 9[th] August, I represented St Giles at the RAFA 100 year anniversary meal

• 15[th] August, a VJ Day service was held at the Cenotaph

• 15[th] August, a children’s film night, showing the film ‘King of Kings’ was held at St Giles

• 12[th] September, MP Adam Jogee held a constituency meeting at St Giles

• 13[th] September, a Heritage Open Day took place at St Giles and St Thomas

• 21[st] September, the Battle of Britain Memorial Service took place at St Giles

• 23[rd] -24[th] September, a ‘Prayer Spaces’ event was led by Revd Clare Watson at St Giles and St George’s Academy

• 4[th] October, a Pause and Restore Retreat for Women’ event was held at St Giles

• 5[th] October, a Harvest firepit service was held at St Thomas

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• 7[th] October, a ‘Climate and Faith’ morning was held at St Giles with St Giles and St George’s Academy

• 10[th] October, Sue Taylor, Jillian Stirk, Revd Clare Watson and I joined a Three Spires Trust Away Day

• 11[th] October, the Harvest Supper was held at St Giles

• 13[th] October, a Keele University training event took place at St Giles

• 25[th] October an Autumn Craft Fayre took place at St Giles

• 26[th] October a confirmation and baptism service took place at St Giles

• 29[th] October, Messy Church took place at St Giles

• 2[nd] November, a Fashion Show took place at St Giles

• 3[rd] November, a Fashion Show was held at St Giles

• 9[th] November, St Giles led the town Remembrance service, with preacher Bishop Matthew Parker

• 11[th] November, Edenhurst School held a Remembrance Service at St Giles, followed by a civic memorial service at the Cenotaph

• 22[nd] November, the Christmas Fayre was held at St Giles

• 29[th] November, I spoke at the Diocesan Evangelical Fellowship on the subject of death and dying

• 29[th] November, the Friends of the Guildhall Meeting took place at St Giles

• 30[th] November, guest preacher Dr Alastair Roberts of the Davenant Institute and Theopolis Institute spoke at St Giles

• In Saturdays in December, a ‘Blue Christmas’ quiet morning was held at St Giles

• 3[rd] December, the Wednesday Fellowship Advent Party was held

• 12[th] December, the Daleian Singers held their concert at St Giles

• 14[th] December we held our Christingle and Nativity Service at St Giles

• 14[th] December, a candlelit Carol Service was held at St Thomas

• 16[th] December, the Ministry and Management Team held their Christmas meal

• 21[st] December, St Giles held the Mayor’s Candlelight Carol Service

• On 24[th] December, ‘One More Sleep’ was held at St Giles.

Other important things to note are the following:

• Throughout 2025, we have had 31 baptisms, 3 weddings, and 34 funerals/committals of ashes at St Giles, St Thomas and local crematoriums.

Thanks

Many thanks go to our Wardens, Joanne Bentley and Dennis Brammer, for their persistent and tireless work in maintaining our buildings at St Giles and St Thomas. Thanks also go to our Deputy Wardens Sheila Gurney, Melvyn Rider, Ian Bentley, and Gillian Elks; and to our Treasurer, Jane McKeever for her sterling work in helping balance the books; and our PCC Secretary Anita Gibson for stepping into the breach.

Many thanks to the ministry team – which includes Revd Clare Watson, Revd Peter Nisbeck, Revd Ann Taylor, and honorary associate priest Revd Pat Smith.

Many thanks to our staff – Penny Richards and Jean Buckley – for their work in maintaining the life and worship of St Giles. Thanks to Penny for maintaining order despite having to work with a dyspraxic Rector! Thanks go to our Financial Advisor, Kim Benton, for her work in helping St Giles with St Thomas maintain a healthy financial stability. Many thanks to Peter Revd Peter Nisbeck for his continued leadership of the choir.

A church is nothing without its great body of volunteers who help keep it going. Although I could not thank everyone by name, I would especially like to thank our PCC members, Laurie Bailey and the Green Team, Chris Taylor, Gillian Elks, and Penny Richards for their work with the St Giles Community Project, Pat Lovatt and the Friday Morning Team, Sue Taylor and the team at St Thomas’ for their sterling work with the Friday Coffee Morning, Michael Pitstow for the Magazine, Wendy Burke and the Wednesday Fellowship, the choir and all other musicians, the St Thomas, Finance, Churchyard, Welcome, Mission, Administration, Communication and Special Events committees and sub-committees, those on our cleaning, coffee and market stall rotas, those on our reading and intercessions rotas, the flower arrangers, the bellringers, and so many others.

Staffing

In 2025, the PCC employed three members of staff:

• Jean Buckley, Children and Families Worker

• Penny Richards, Parish Administrator

• Revd Peter Nisbeck, Director of Music

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Rector’s Work outside the parish

I have been involved in several organisations outside St Giles with St Thomas during 2021:

• I am a Governor of St Giles and St George’s Academy, as the Christian Distinctives Link Governor alongside Revd Martin Ball of St George’s

• I am a member of the Diocesan Deliverance Ministry

• I have written on several occasions for the Church of England Newspaper

Future Plans

In 2026 the PCC will review our Action Plan formulated in October 2022.

Revd Joshua Penduck

Secretary’s Report

All meetings scheduled, for both the Standing Committee and the PCC, went ahead and were well attended. All committees continue to strive to serve God, our church and wider community.

PCC meetings were held on:

19[th] May 2025

21[st] July 2025 29[th] September 2025 24[th] November 2025

19[th] January 2026

23[rd] March 2026

Standing Committee meetings were held two weeks prior to the above dates.

All other sub-committees continue to meet ad hoc with updates reported in the minutes of the PCC meetings.

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Safeguarding Report

DBS Compliance

In 2025, two new DBS requests were processed. Two DBS requests are currently outstanding.

Safeguarding training

In 2025, two new PCC members completed safeguarding training. Two safeguarding trainings are currently due for renewal. One training due for renewal has recently been completed.

Diocesan Safeguarding Team contacted for advice

In January 2025, Rev. JP contacted the Diocesan safeguarding team to seek advice regarding excluding a parishioner from the church for the safety and well-being of vulnerable congregation members.

Outcome: On advice from the diocese and the police, a parishioner was excluded on legal terms due to criminal activity. Diocesan safeguarding team have been contacted on three occasions to seek advice regarding breaches of the code of conduct.

Outcome: Rev. JP is working together with SGO to continuously monitor the situation and mitigate the risk of harm. Ongoing liaison and open communication with Diocesan Safeguarding team is in place.

Policy changes

Safeguarding policy is currently under review by the SGO.

An equality and diversity policy has been drafted following training from Keele University. This will be displayed in the church, and all PCC members and the congregation will be made aware of the policy within 4 weeks from this date (26/01/2026). Access to the safeguarding dashboard is currently underway. The SGO will work with the Diocesan Safeguarding Team to establish this dashboard and update PCC when this is in-situ.

Activities

Involving children and young people:

Shine weekly on a Sunday morning

Caterpillars weekly on a Wednesday morning

GLOW monthly on Wednesday afternoon (term time St. Giles and St. George’s school in St. Giles church hall).

Messy church – February, Good Friday, July and October

Assemblies St. Giles and St. George’s (monthly) and St. John’s Keele, Blackfriars once per term (requires confirmation).

Holiday club (community led) 1 x 2 day event taking place in July

Holiday Playgroup Wednesday morning x 4 weeks in august

Adults:

Community lounge weekly Friday mornings except Good Friday and the Friday between Christmas and New Year

Bible Study alternate Tuesday mornings in the church hall and evenings on zoom

Fellowship Group monthly Wednesday afternoon for ten months

Lent Course Thursday evenings, five during Lent

Role descriptions

Role descriptions are currently available for two paid roles: ‘Children and Families Worker’ and ‘Parish Administrator’. Safer Recruitment

It is possible that we have not used the most recent version of Safer Recruitment policy, having not recruited any new staff members into a paid role since 2020 (prior to the release of the most recent Safer Recruitment guidelines). Identity check rules have been adhered to in addition to DBS guidelines, in both paid roles and voluntary PCC roles.

Lauren Victoria Raval

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Wardens Report

Many repairs have taken place during the previous year some as follows.

1	The hinge to one of the porch doors has been repaired and one is outstanding. Dennis and David Elks removed the hinge and David managed to dismantle and restore the hinge. The self- closing mechanism now closes the repaired door with ease. The other door will be repaired in warmer weather.	Ongoing second door requires its hinge to be repaired.
2	Dennis accompanied the inspection team responsible for testing the gas installation. They identified two faults. The main stop valve could not be turned off and there were no air vents to the room. The gas supplier will replace the valve with no cost to the church. The gas meter housing requires two air vents. One at the top of a side panel or door, and one at the bottom. The joiner who made the door and panels will carry out this work together with re fitting the door which has swollen and cannot be closed.	Joiner organised to complete this work within the next week.
3	The builder visited to view the work required to the gas meter door and Dennis saw that a Perspex panel had fallen from a window above the fan room. The builder offered to replace it when the doors were being altered. Dennis reported this to Josh. Time passed, and on Thursday 22ndJanuary Dennis carried out the work alone to replace the Perspex, hernia intact, Divarication of the recti muscles intact. (Doctors orders…NO PHYSICAL WORK) The panel is now secured by the original flimsy lead clips and would benefit from sealant yet to be done.	Completed by Dennis.
4	Dennis has been in touch with the church architect for advice on how best to check the condition of window protection, tiles, and gutters. They sent a drone operator who has now surveyed the areas and a report will follow at a cost of £250 approved by Josh. The survey took place on 19thJanuary and again on 21stJanuary due to failed recording. The report will follow.	Drone footage done. Payment to be paid. Pictures to be released to the church.
5	The high-level gutters are to be cleared once the drone operator’s report arrives from the architect. One blockage is clear to see from ground level where foliage is flourishing and rain cascades like a waterfall into the fan room entrance. Dennis offered to clear this if someone would help to carry the ladders. No takers therefore Dennis has been in touch with a gutter cleaning company and the cost is £1,500 to be approved by PCC. If anyone wishes, they could obtain two more quotes as attempts by Dennis were fruitless.	PCC decision needed.
6.	Tiles have slipped from the south facing slopping roof and can be seen in the gutters above the fan room. At the request of Josh Dennis informed the insurance company who did not accept that	PCC to decide on course of action.

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	there was a storm and would not be responsible for repair costs. However, Dennis was then able to find a picture time and dated prior to a storm and forwarded it to the insurer. Dennis has spoken to a builder who has spoken to a scaffolding company. A price cannot be provided as the scaffolding company require to spend a lot of money on architects’ drawings in order to quote therefore this is on hold. Quotes sometimes come with a cost to us.
7	Ian Taylor, David Elks and Dennis continue to carry out repairs to the structure of the church where possible. The gate lock was recently damaged and thankfully Ian was able to repair the lock with no cost to the church.	Lock repaired, job complete.
8	As a result of a faulty tap in the kitchen, David and Ian spent the whole of Saturday 17thJanuary fitting isolation valves to the water supplies to all kitchen taps and replacing the shelf in the cupboard which had warped due to water leakage	Water leak repaired by David and Ian
9	Dennis and Anita have both attended an assessment to drive the school Mini Bus and are ready to start conveying children to the church on Sundays.	Waiting for someone to do a risk assessment.
10	A large quantity of shoes have been donated to the church by David Farmer. Many have been sold during the Christmas Market and after. The remaining shoes have been collected by the caretaker of St Giles and St George School for them to sell. There will be some families who will be given shoes due to financial reasons. Money collected will be given to the church.	The shoe gift was appreciated by the school
11	Due to the ever darkening of the windows due to years of dirt Dennis has spoken to the Diocese requesting advice on the protective glazing over the stained-glass windows. Apparently, the Perspex method is no longer used but a strong wire sheet is advised as Perspex discolours and becomes opaque.	No action needed.
12	The garden tools remain in the west porch. Discussed several times, no solution sorted	Objections were made on security grounds, as such, storage could be within a new and secure area by the meter building. Further objections were made based on faculty procedures. A suggestion has been made that the tools could be stored
13	The tower and upper store room has been examined for woodworm. The inspector identified infestation in wooden cupboards and wooden trestle tables and the wooden A frames stored in the clergy vestry. A report from the company who examined the areas will be sent soon. One of the pictures forwarded to Joanne shows woodworm in a large horizontal beam in the clock chamber. The inspector concluded that this	Joanne, Wendy, Marilyn have volunteered to assist Dennis to remove all items currently on the trestles and cupboard and Dennis will arrange the dispose of the timber.

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	was probably historic and could not be treated due to the height above the floor, impossible to reach. Whilst we were in the clock chamber, I pointed out that one of the beams has in the past suffered fire damage and sections of it had been cut out to guarantee the source of fire was removed. This beam is considerably reduced in cross section. Floor boards have also been replaced in that area
14	Dennis purchased the correct size screws for the black chairs and any loose backs or seat should be brought to the attention of Dennis for repair before it worsens . A damaged chair left in the choir vestry has been repaired and returned to the others.	Any future missing or loose screws can be replaced if drawn to the attention of Dennis or Ian
15	The ministry team decided that new ‘A’ frame boards were needed and Dennis, having been at the meeting and hearing this, searched and found several ‘A’ frame boards, most of which were of poor quality. Having found a sturdy durable board, the information was passed back to the clergy team for their attention.	PCC agreed that two ‘A’ boards could be purchased no instructions were given as to who is responsible for this
16	Some time ago Pat asked Dennis if he could provide a step for her to use when reading from the Pelican stand as she could not be seen. Dennis checked for something suitable and safe. A bath step was purchased at a small cost. Very soon after Pat stopped being a reader.	The bath step will remain available for short people
17	Dennis was asked by Sheila if he could do something about the many trailing wires in the choir area particularly between the choir and the pulpit. Sheila said that the wires were a safety hazard. Dennis searched for a solution and purchased floor cable covers. Dennis noticed that frequently the cables were not in the cable cover having been carefully put in there and so would return the cables into the covers. It eventually became apparent that the all-age band were moving the stand-up mikes which caused the cables to be pulled out of the covers. PCC please assist with a solution.	Michael responded with an e mail to Dennis suggesting that a cable tidy could be purchased. PCC to decide and also decide who will purchase whatever is approved.
18	Dennis was asked by Sheila if he could provide a hose in order for the gardening team to water the garden. Dennis ordered one. Unfortunately Sheilia is no longer able to garden and use the hose. However Dennis has found it very useful for other purposes for the Church.	This is now in use.
19	Outstanding work identified and not carried out includes the lead flashing at St Thomas’ at Butterton. This was reported to the Josh perhaps two years ago and put on hold due to cost. The lead flashing does not seem to have any bearing on ingress of rain.	Unlikely ever to be carried out due to unnecessary cost and lack of funds.

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Butterton St Thomas

1. Regular monthly services have continued. The outdoor services to celebrate Harvest and Pentecost and the indoor Christmas Candlelit Carol Service were very popular and well attended.

2. The Church and grounds have been kept tidy and maintained. The Lane has been kept cleared. Thanks go to the Butterton Sub Committee, volunteers and to Mr David Elks for their hard work.

3. The Fire Extinguishers, Boiler and Organ have been serviced.

4. Monthly coffee mornings were held between May-October.

5. Several successful fund-raising events have been held including a nearly new clothing sale and the ever-popular Butterton Bake Off. The Church also had a stall at the St Giles Christmas Fair.

6. A Heritage Open Day held in September was very successful and the Church had many visitors.

7. The Church finds itself in an unfortunate financial situation. It can no longer make any contribution to St Giles for its payment of the Common Fund. In addition to this additional £200 St Giles needs to pay £310 into the St Thomas account to cover its Standing Orders.

8. The process for the closure of St Thomas’s is sadly underway. Now we are awaiting an inspection by the Churches Buildings Council. Following this, a Public Meeting will be held and then a Draft Pastoral Scheme for closure will be drawn up by the Diocese Pastoral Office. The Archdeacon wants to ensure that the “Closure ends well.”

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Children and Families Worker

REGULAR SUNDAYS

SHINE numbers have been very pleasing this year. And we continue to enjoy a really lively and buoyant Junior Church! On 20 occasions we had between 10, and even, 24 children in attendance. There are often 12, 13, and 14 children. Only on 3 occasions were the numbers down to 5. The other sessions had between 6 – 9 children.

Our good numbers and Safeguarding regulations mean that we always need to have a helper present. It is important to encourage more people to sign up and volunteer to show their support to the children and to promote a wide spread of people to have a vested interest in our youth. A variety of personalities and styles adds interest to the session although I will always lead and make sure that all the materials and lesson plans are produced beforehand.

Encouragingly, a hand full of our regular Shine congregants made the spiritual step of Confirmation last Autumn.

MINI-MESSY CHURCH SUNDAYS

Our parties have been an excellent avenue for outreach. They attracted many new families who are always exposed to the gospel in fun activities, games, crafts and cartoons.

1. Pancake Party 25 Children 14 Adults 5 Helpers 44 Total

2. Advent Party 34 Children 28 Adults 3 Helpers 62 Total

We were blessed by an amazing turn out. But we learned that with such wonderful numbers it is prudent to have extra helpers on stand-by.

MESSY CHURCH

Theme David and Goliath Good Friday Bible Roads Light	Children 42 74 65 42	Adults 39 64 55 44	Total
			81 138 120 86

It was very pleasing to see our already large “Good Friday” figures increase last time to 138 congregants including 74 children. The average attendance at Messy Church throughout England and Wales is 42 children and adults combined. We usually double or triple this number!

Our expenditure is normally covered by donations and a small entrance charge.

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NEW VENTURES

1. FILM NIGHT

We held our first film night on 15 August. Although we weren’t able to advertise this in school this time, we still managed to attract 12 children, 9 parents and 6 helpers. Total 27 .

It was a lovely evening where we watched a beautifully animated Christian cartoon called “King of Kings” and shared pizzas, snacks and ice cream.

A second movie night will hopefully take place after Angel Studios latest film, “David” has stopped been shown in cinemas in late February.

2. YOUTH GROUP

A Youth Group is planned to start sometime in the Spring. A poll showed that Friday night would be the most popular time. It will be two hours where the Church Hall will be opened up as a safe space for Yrs 5/6 and teenagers to hang out with friends and play games like snooker, badminton and on a play station. Hopefully it will include a pizza supper and a Tuck Shop. Thirteen of our church children have already signed up.

THANK YOU

As usual, a big “Thank You!” to all those kind Christian folk who funded my post, and donate time, money and effort towards our children’s work. God bless you.

Choir Report

Be filled with the Spirit as you sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, singing and making melody to the Lord in your hearts, giving thanks to God the Father at all times and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ Eph 5:18 -20

From the earliest days of the church St Paul gives us a glimpse of the worship that was shared and, as this passage indicates, it included communal singing. Music has always been at the heart of Christian worship and I like to think that we continue this tradition at St Giles.

The music we make and lead is, I believe, of a high quality and is due in no short measure to the dedication of those who use their musical talents to enhance the worship of the community. I am extremely grateful to all the members of the choir who commit themselves to weekly practice and Sunday worship sometimes in the face of personal difficulties.

As well as giving strong leadership in the singing week by week the choir also performs music for special occasions. The choir, enhanced by friends, take a lead in the annual Service of Lessons and Carols and the music performed for Good Friday was particularly moving and poignant and appreciated by many.

I rejoice that the choir and congregation are so open to all types of music and week by week we aim to strike a balance between traditional music and contemporary songs so that, we pray, there is something for everyone. We also aim to reflect the festivals and seasons of the Church’s year. The guiding principle is always to provide music of good quality as a worthy offering to God which, we believe, enhances the worship of the whole community. As always we appreciate feedback both positive and helpful from members of the congregation.

I am very grateful for the assistance of Caroline Walton and Philip Riddle who both help with playing the organ and keyboard and taking choir practice when I am not available. This also enables me to fulfil my priestly ministry particularly by presiding at the Eucharist.

I have covered the role of Director of Music in this period but have to admit that, as I get older, there are times when I feel that having two roles (Priest and music leader) is too much for me and that soon I will soon have to make a decision about reducing reduce my involvement in one or both roles.

Reverend Peter Nisbeck

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Deanery Synod Report for St Giles

Since my election as a Denery Synod representative last September there have been 3 events.

01/10/2025 Diocesan Day of Prayer – this was held as a zoom meeting and as a Deanery we were allocated a time slot 7pm – 7.30 pm. A number of participants from across the Deanery took part and shared both local and national concerns in prayer.

13/10/2025 This meeting was held at St Andrew’s in the Westlands and was well attended.

The meeting gave an opportunity for worship, prayer and sharing.

We were updated on new appointments and vacancies existing within the Deanery.

Our main speaker was Mr Chris Gill, Lay vice-chair of Synod. The subject matter was church finance and he covered a wide range of issues including biblical principles, support systems available and approaches to encourage responsible giving within congregations.

The meeting closed in prayer led by the Rural Dean.

15/01/2026 This meeting was on Zoom. Unfortunately, due to an unexpected family crisis, I was unable to attend. The speaker was Fiona North – Project support and church building officer for the Diocese speaking on church grants and projects. At the time of writing, the minutes from this meeting are not yet available, but as with all meetings details are circulated to the Parish and should be available for perusal if anyone requires them.

Jill Griffin

Caterpillars Toddler Group

Caterpillars toddler group meets every Wednesday morning. For decades it has been run on this morning but has formerly been known as Rainbow.

In July Rev. Clare was getting reports of parents unhappy about the provision and resources in the group. In August she set about releasing our main helpers, Penny and Jill, to rest during the holidays and the Mission Sub-Committee set about planning a ‘holiday playgroup’. Rev. Clare set this up and brought in some new resources (from home mainly!!). It attracted parents we had never seen before and haven’t seen since, therefore proving it was a valuable resource for the long summer holidays when the majority of parent and toddler groups stop. It happened every Wednesday morning in August.

In September, Rev. Clare stepped back and Rainbows began it’s new term. However, Rev. Clare was being made aware from a variety of avenues that it needed to look more like the August toddler group in resources and space. She took these concerns to Rev. Josh and she was asked to have a meeting with Penny and Marilyn where they had a productive meeting, deciding what to keep and what to change.

The biggest change was the name and therefore a change in publicity. Rev. Clare believed it should change from ‘Rainbow’ as there was already the uniformed group ‘Rainbows’ attending the building weekly.

They also changed the time; it was made shorter from two and a half hours to an hour and a half. The hour and a half is not rigid but it allows the team to begin packing away at a reasonable time. Two and a half hours was too long.

Small tweaks were made in how the room was set up, now utilising the sofas rather than covering them. And also children and parents now have freedom throughout the morning to get drinks and snacks rather than having to wait til the end of the session to have them together.

A craft table is now permanently set up too. This area needs more working out!

An additional resource is available to our group: the toy library. Every week it gets set out in the main church and children can come and choose a toy to borrow for a couple of weeks. It is lovely seeing an increase in people using it!

The majority of children attending are around 1 years old, however there are some older and younger. When Rev. Clare attended on 14[th] January, we had a bumper number of attendees for a while: 12 children! Two parents were new to the group and they had found out about the group from the poster outside the church.

We are very aware that there is another church toddler group happening at St. George’s at the same time, same day. If you look at pictures online, it is an incredible looking toddler group. It is easy to think there is just no competition. However, there are clearly regulars to Caterpillars who enjoy our group and it is steadily growing. Not unkindly, one mum who had been to St. George’s toddler group previously, said that St. George’s was like the “M&S” of toddler groups whereas Caterpillars was the “Lidl” of toddler groups! But what she was implying was that there is room for us all, and we all need a bit of Lidl from time to time! This year, the intention is to

• sort through the resources and to buy some new toys

• for all helpers to embed the new practices outlined above so they become just as natural as the previous group ‘Rainbow’.

• Many thanks for Penny’s continued support through the changes and for Jill, Marilyn’s and Wendys help too. Without these ladies, it cannot happen.

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St Giles Churchyard Management, Green Team

St Giles Churchyard is managed in a joint enterprise between St Giles Church and Newcastle Borough Council. Volunteers in the St Giles Green Team tend the flower beds and borders, remove litter, and provide environmental opportunities for various groups. The Borough Council maintains the lawns, drives and pathways and provides spring bulbs under their Planting Assistance scheme. 2025 was a busy and successful year and a Green Flag was awarded by ‘Keep Britain Tidy’ the sponsors of the Green Flag competition. A Silver Award was granted in the Community Gardens category of the Newcastle in Bloom Competition. Memorably, Newcastle won Gold in the ‘Heart of England in Bloom Competition’ for the 18[th] successive year in the bid entered by the Newcastle Business Improvement District (BID) in which St Giles was a participant.

An attractive display of daffodils bloomed in the spring and further bulb planting took place by the south wall and in the lawn by the North Door in the Autumn. The Green Team tended the flower and shrub beds yielding attractive results throughout the year and material for our Church flower arrangers. The yew and privet hedges were maintained during the year.

The Churchyard was used for many activities including those of uniformed groups, Messy Church, the Rector’s Creation and Climate Change events for St Giles’ and St George’s Academy pupils, and the Heritage Day. The Green Team worked with the Friday Community project to deliver gardening themed events.

A pair of Peregrine Falcons continued to frequent the tower but did not breed; considerable interest in them was shown by visiting birdwatchers.

The Churchyard suffers from littering and antisocial behaviour which raises health and safety issues. A scheme to fence off an area by the meter cupboard near the Eastern end of the Church, which was a particular problem area, has been successfully completed. A scheme to improve the external lighting to the Church and to the Churchyard is in hand and presently under review by Lichfield’s Diocesan Advisory Committee. It is hoped that the external lighting scheme will be completed in 2026.

A project to record the Headstones and Memorials, both in the Church and Churchyard is ten percent complete. Unfortunately, those headstones that are placed horizontally in the Churchyard are deteriorating rapidly so there is some urgency to complete this project before the inscriptions are lost. This project needs support. Volunteers are sought.

Expenditure on the Churchyard in 2025, recorded by the treasurer, was £4,931.36, of which £3,900.00 was spent on the Meter house fencing scheme.

Residual funds from the Heritage Lottery Fund Management Plan (2019-2023) have been ring fenced to continue with Churchyard work and a draft Churchyard Management Plan for 2026 will be submitted for PCC consideration. It is proposed that St Giles will continue to actively manage the Churchyard using the Green Flag criteria and enter the Green Flag and ‘Heart of England in Bloom’ competitions in 2026.

Green team numbers are very low and new volunteers are sought to volunteer in the gardens and to take part in Churchyard projects set out in the Churchyard Plan for 2026.

Grateful thanks are due to the Rector, Ministry Team and Wardens for their support, the Green Team Members, Newcastle Borough Council and to the Heritage Lottery Fund for its funding.

Laurie Bailey

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Guiding Annual Report

It has been a very busy and active year for all sections (Rainbows /Brownies/Guides/and Rangers) and all are flourishing. Numbers are good in all sections but there are only currently spaces in Tuesday night Rainbows and Guides/Rangers sections at the moment

During the last 12 months

Rainbows

Opened a new 1st Newcastle Rainbow Group on a Tuesday at an earlier time of 5-6 pm to cater for the younger girls and the overspill from Mondays this is due to increasing numbers

Some Rainbow activities included - -A visit to Trentham Christmas Lights -Easter Craft Night -Christmas Disco -Forest Fun day along with Brownies and Guides

Brownie activities included.

-We celebrated 105 years of 1st Newcastle Brownies

-A residential Pack Holiday in Anglesey -Christmas Bowling Trip -Division Christmas Disco. -Treasure hunt & chip walk at Apedale -Forest Fun Day

Guides/Rangers activities included-

-A residential Holidays in Anglesey -110th Birthday Celebration of 1st Newcastle Guides

-Space hopper jousting -Medieval weekend -Pantomime workshop -Tenpin Bowling -Forest Fun day

Awards Achieved

Gold /Silver/Bronze awards gained in all sections and a leader attained a Presidents Award with another leader attaining the 10 year long service award

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St Giles Church Mini-Market

I am pleased to present the Annual Report for 2025 for the Friday morning Mini-Market Stalls.

My first item must be to record the sad death of Pat Oakden 2 weeks before Christmas 2025. ‘Big Pat’ as she was affectionately known; organized the knitting and craft Haberdashery stall for over 20 years. Despite being so poorly over the last few months Pat was able to carry on until the end of November because of the tremendous help and support she had from her husband David who sat beside her at the stall. Pat encouraged many people to visit St Giles by supporting her stall; but she also contributed over the years a considerable amount of money towards Church Funds. A lasting tribute to Pat. Our next objective is to find someone who is willing to continue with her stall.

The Stalls continue to open Fortnightly, running alongside the weekly Coffee mornings and the Free Lunchtime Meals. Again, this last 12 months the Stalls have raised £2,288p; not including money raised at the Christmas Fair. Church members and the General Public continue to donate their good unwanted items, particularly this year – jewellery. We have had so much we have been able to hold two Fridays with sales of jewellery only.

At the moment there are so many Charity shops in town in competition with our Mini-Market stalls, we are not always able to sell good items at Church. So, we have taken them to Auction; either at Silverdale or Cobridge; and raised some money there. Our next venture is to raise money by supporting a Table Top Sale arranged by the local Diabetic Group. Otherwise, any item we cannot sell within 3 months or so, we do donate to a Charity in Town, enabling us to continue to display new and different items on a regular basis. We are fortunate in having the use of the storage cupboards in the hall; donated in 2009 by Lorna Baker specifically for the use of the Friday Mini-Market stalls.

As in previous years we are looking for any extra help from interested people who would like to join us, and help on occasions. Please contact myself or Joanne; we would be pleased to hear from you. We would so like to see the Mini-Market continue to be part of our Church life going into the future.

Pat Lovatt

St Giles Fellowship Group

2025 was another very good year and our attendance continues to increase.

February – This saw our first meeting of the year. Our speaker was Ed Jerus, his grandad was Gordon Banks. We had some lovely stories and heard all about his charity work.

March – We had a film show. Michael Pitstow showed a film he had taken titled “A Year in the Life of St Giles.” It was very nostalgic.

April – April was all about banking and the best way to protect our money.

May – What a wonderful meeting! Joy Blank gave a talk on sign language. We all learnt a little bit of sign language.

June – The Alzheimer’s Society gave a very inspirational talk.

July – Our afternoon tea party was a jolly event and a good time was had by all.

September – Our very first Beetle Drive and it was a great success.

October – Josh and Shell Penduck told us how they first met and married. It was wonderful.

November – Desert Island Discs. Enid King shared her lovely music choices.

December – Our Advent Carol Party. Once again, this was very well attended by around 60 people including residents from Hempstalls Hall and our friends from other churches.

Wendy B

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St Giles Tower Captain

Although our ringing numbers at St Giles have not increased, there is a greater feeling of optimism around the tower. This has been led by:

• continuing cooperation with other local towers including Audley, Madeley and Wolstanton

• a regular monthly 12-bell practice at St Giles which is attended by ringers from a 20-mile (plus) radius

• a new Cheshire and North Staffordshire young ringers’ group

This has had a knock-on effect to our alternate Friday night practices at St Giles and St Margaret’s, Wolstanton, with increased numbers attending and an uplift in the standard of ringing.

With the help of our friends at Audley, Madeley and Wolstanton we have been able to ring for several services including Easter, Carol Service and Christmas morning. Thank you to Sue Maddison for her work as the tower Secretary/Treasurer and for arranging wedding ringing (some at short notice).

I would also like to thank the members of the Newcastle Bell Maintenance (WhatsApp) group that was formed in 2024. Group members have provided ongoing help to maintain the bells and fixtures this year and I would particularly like to thank Steve Stoker, Catherine Gibson and Dominic Daniels.

In May the Society of Royal Cumberland Youths rang appeal of Stedman Cinques on the bells.

David Powell

Financial Review

Total Net Assets: £162,993_2025 [£178,782_2024] Deficit: (£13,356)_2025 – Unrestricted Deficit: (£9,689) Restricted Deficit: (£3,668) [Deficit: (£18,745) 2024]

Overall Income has increased from £97,281_2024 to £109,688_2025. The most significant contributing factor to this increase is the Gift Aid Collections line (0101), Non Gift Aid Collections line (0201) and Donations line (0550).

Expenditure has increased from £116,026_2024 to £123,043_2025. The most significant contributing factor to this increase is Cost of fetes & other events line (1730), Upkeep of Services line (2340) and Church running – heating and lighting line (2440). It should also be noted that in 2025, Newcastle St Giles with St Thomas Butterton Church paid their Common Fund in full.

St Thomas is now using Lloyds for its banking and intend to close the Nat West accounts. All of St Thomas and St Giles is posted under one licence. St Thomas income and expenditure is shown under Butterton designated fund.

The paperwork continues to be sent weekly which improves efficiency and the online banking is also helping with efficiencies.

Thanks go to Penny for her continued support and hard work throughout the year.

Kim Benton

Reserves Policy

It is PCC policy to try to maintain a balance on free reserves (net current assets) which equates to at least three months unrestricted payments. This is equivalent to £24,073_2025 [£22,892_2024]. It is held to smooth out fluctuations in cash flow and to meet emergencies. The balance of the free reserves at the year-end was £46,026_2025 [£51,229_2024] which is considerably higher than this target. In the current uncertain economic climate, the trustees believe that maintaining a healthy reserve provides a strong foundation for the future — enabling the charity to pursue new outreach opportunities as they arise, while ensuring sufficient funds are available to meet any unforeseen circumstances.

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Investment Policy

The charity is granted power to invest in suitable investments under the PCC Powers Measure 1956 and the Trustees Act 2000. As a charity, the Trustees have a duty of care to take such advice as is appropriate before investments are undertaken. This advice is sought from the Central Board of Finance (CCLA) in London.

The charity’s investment policies are based on two key principles: -

• Ethical Investment – this includes ensuring that investments are held in companies which have high standards of corporate governance and act in a responsible way towards stakeholders.

• Long-term responsibilities – the trustees are aware of their long-term responsibilities in respect of the Restricted and Unrestricted reserves and as a result follow a prudent approach to investment decisions.

Investment policy for long-term funds is aimed primarily at generating a sustainable income, with due regard to the need for the preservation of capital value, and the possible need to realise investments to meet operational needs. The charity does not have a policy of generating income at excessive or high risk – known as “purchasing income”, where high returns are guaranteed at the expense of capital.

In summary, the charity has an overall policy to maximise income while preserving the real value of its funds. Due to the nature of the charity, an ethical investment policy is taken into consideration when investments are made:

The charity follows the Ethical Investment Advisory policy as recommended by the Lichfield Diocese which includes the following:

• “We aim to invest in companies that:

• will develop their business in the interests of shareholders;

• demonstrate responsible employment practices;

• are conscientious concerning issues of corporate governance, the environment and human rights;

• are sensitive to the community in which they operate.”

Planned giving, collections and donations are the main sources of fund raising along with tax recoverable.

Safeguarding

The PCC believe they have fulfilled their duty under section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 (duty to have due regard to House of Bishops’ guidance on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults).

Reporting Serious Incidents

A Serious Incident is an adverse event, whether actual or alleged, which results in or risks significant harm to the charity’s beneficiaries, employees, office holders, volunteers or to others who come into contact with the charity through its work, loss of the charity’s money or assets, damage to the charity’s property or harm to the charity’s work or reputation.

The trustees are not aware of any Serious Incidents in the last year

Fundraising

The PCC takes it fundraising responsibilities seriously and is very grateful to all donors – whether regular or occasional – for their support of the church and church events. PCC supporters are never taken for granted. The PCC take full responsibility for fundraising and do not use commercial organisations or professional fundraisers. All money raised is either by donations, fundraising events, special appeals or legacies for which the PCC are most grateful.

Volunteers

The members of the PCC would like to thank all of the 55 volunteers who work so hard to make our Church a lively and vibrant community.

Risk Management

The Church Wardens carry out regular Health and Safety Reviews and regularly inspect premises for potential hazards. We have safeguarding policies in place for child protection and for work with vulnerable adults, including rigorous DBS checking of staff and volunteers. Our insurances are reviewed annually to ensure adequate cover. An informal review of any new risks which may impact the work of the Church in the Parish is ongoing.

Structure, Governance and Management

The PCC is a Body Corporate established by the Church of England and is a Charity registered with the Charity Commission. The PCC is governed by the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure (1956) as amended that came into effect on 2[nd] January 1957, and the Church Representation Rules (contained in Schedule 3 to the Synodical Government Measure 1969 as amended).

The method of appointment of the PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. The Council comprises the Incumbent, the Churchwardens, a representative of the Readers, those elected to the Deanery Synod, and other members who are elected at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting, by those on the Electoral Roll. The PCC members receive training from

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courses run by the Diocese. Members of the congregation are always urged to join the Electoral Roll, and to stand for election to the PCC.

The PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance in the parish, and for all financial matters. The PCC met 6 times in 2025. Given its responsibilities, the PCC has a Finance subcommittee which reports back to the PCC with the minutes of their meetings.

Related Parties

Apart from Penny Richards no other PCC members or any related parties work for the PCC or have received any contracts to carry out work on behalf of the PCC

Donations from Related Parties

Donations from 12 related parties [PCC Members] during the year totalled £6,705_2025 [£3,706_2024]. All these donations were received without conditions.

Remuneration paid to Trustees

One of the trustees has been paid remuneration from employment with the charity but has received no other benefits.

Penelope Richards is employed as the Parish Administrator. The post was advertised and two applicants interviewed. Penny was felt to be the best applicant based upon experience. The PCC of the Parish of Newcastle St Giles with Butterton discussed Penny remaining as a Trustee [without Penny present.] It was felt that her many years of serving the Church gave her suitable experience to continue as a Trustee. Penny resigned from the PCC in 2025.

Penny Richards was paid £7,453_2025 [£6,495_2024].

Pension contributions were paid for Penny by the PCC of £27_2025 [Nil_2024] and no other benefits paid.

Expenses paid to Trustees

Two Trustee received £892_2025 [£266 2024] for Travel and subsistence during the year.

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Reference and Administrative Details

Charity Name: The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Newcastle Under Lyme – St Giles with St Thomas Butterton.

Other names the charity is known by: N/A Registered Charity Number : 1130602

Charity’s principal address: The Parish Church of St Giles Church Street Newcastle-Under-Lyme ST5 1QS Correspondence address: The Rectory Seabridge Road Newcastle-Under-Lyme ST5 2HS Website address: http://www.stgilesnewcastle.org.uk/

PCC Members: Who Served from 1 January 2025 to the date this report was approved

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole period
Ex-Officio
Revd. Joshua Penduck	Chairperson
Revd. Peter Nisbeck	SSM
Revd. Clare Watson	Curate
Dennis Brammer	Church Warden
Joanne Bentley	Church Warden
Elected Members
Lawrence Bailey
Ian Bentley	Vice Chair
Paul Daley	Synod Representative
Glynn Edwards
Anita Gibson	Electoral role officer
Jill Griffin
Enid King		Resigned Sept 2025
Jane Mckeever	Treasurer
Michael Pitstow
Susan Taylor		Resigned May 2025
Lesley Jackson		Elected May 2025
Emmanuel Ottih		Elected May 2025
Jillian Stirk		Elected May 2025
Amy Morgan		Resigned May 2025
Co-opted Members
Lauren Keen	PSO	Elected May 2025
Penny Richards	SGO Synod Representative	Resigned May 2025

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Bank Lloyds Bank PLC High Street Newcastle-Under-Lyme ST5 1QY Investment CCLA Managers 1 Angel Ln London EC4R 3AB Independent Jonathan Hill Examiner Lichfield Diocesan Board of Finance St Marys House, The Close, Lichfield. WS13 7LD

Approved by the PCC on 27.04.26 and signed on its behalf by:

…………………………………… Rev Joshua Penduck

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Independent Examiner’s report to the trustees/members of The PCC of The Parish of Newcastle St Giles with Butterton

Registered charity number: 1130602

I report on the accounts for the year ended 31[st] December 2025 which are set out on the following pages.

Respective responsibilities of the Trustees and Independent 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.

It is my responsibility

• to examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,

• to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission

• (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and

• to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

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 material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in any material respect:

• accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act or

• the accounts do not accord with the accounting records

I have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

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The Parish of Newcastle St Giles with Butterton

Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 31[st] December 2025

Accounting Policies

The Financial statements of the PCC have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 using the Receipts and Payments basis.

There may be minor discrepancies in the totals as the pence are not being shown.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts. The financial statements 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.

Cashflow Statement

The Charity has taken advantage of the exemption in FRS102 from the requirement to produce a cashflow statement on the grounds that the income does not exceed £500,000.

Going Concern

There is no material uncertainties related to events or conditions that cast significant doubt on the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern.

Accounting Estimates and Prior Year Errors

No changes to accounting estimates have occurred in the reporting period.

No material prior year errors have been identified in the reporting period.

Description of Funds

Unrestricted funds are income funds of the PCC that are available for spending on the general purposes of the PCC, including amounts designated by the PCC for fixed assets for its own use or for spending on a future project and which are therefore not included in its "free reserves" as disclosed in the trustees' annual report.

An explanation of purpose of each Designated fund are as follows.

• Butterton – To identify St Thomas funds within the accounts.

• Childrens’ Work – Funds set aside for work with Children and Youth workers salary

Restricted funds comprise of two elements :-

• a) income from trusts or endowments which may be expended only on those restricted objects provided in the terms of the trust or bequest

• b) donations or grants received for a specific object or invited by the PCC for a specific object. The funds may only be expended on the specific object for which they were given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of each year must be carried forward as a balance on that fund. The PCC does not usually invest separately for each fund. Where there is no separate investment, interest is apportioned to individual funds on an average balance basis.

An explanation of purpose of each Restricted fund are as follows:

• Bibles – Specific funds for the Repair and renew of The Bibles in church

• Brittain Curate – Historic funds for the Curates expenses

• Brittain Mission – Historic funds for Domestic and Other Mission work

• Butterton – General fund restricted to St Thomas Butterton.

• Choir – For the Choir

• Church Hall – Specific funds for the Repair and maintenance of the Church Hall

• Decoration – Funds for the decoration of the Vicarage held with LDBF

• Fabric – To Ensure the Fabric of The Church remains in good repair

• Microphones – Specific donations for the Microphones

• Churchyard Maintenance HLF Fund – Grant for the management of the Churchyard

• Churchyard Project HLF Fund – Grant for the renovation and improvement of the Churchyard in conjunction with HLF

• Community – For work within the Community including the Coffee shop project.

• Organ – For the upkeep of the organ at St Giles

• Organ – For the upkeep of the organ at St Thomas

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● Training – Training Members of the Ministry Team

Endowment funds are restricted funds that must be retained as trust capital either permanently or subject to a discretionary power to spend capital as income, and where the use of any income or other benefit derived from the capital may be restricted or unrestricted. Full details of all their restrictions are shown in the notes to the accounts.

An explanation of purpose of each Endowment fund are as follows:

The PCC of Newcastle St Giles does not hold any Endowments

Incoming Resources

Planned giving, collections and donations are recognised when received or when the PCC becomes entitled to the resource and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability. Tax refunds are recognised when the incoming resource to which they relate is received. Grants and Legacies are accounted for when the PCC is legally entitled to the amounts due and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability. Dividends are accounted for when receivable, interest is accrued. All other income is recognised when it is receivable. All incoming resources are accounted for gross.

Resources Expended

Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, if that award creates a binding or constructive obligation on the PCC. The diocesan parish share is accounted for when due. Amounts received specifically for mission are dealt with as restricted funds. All other expenditure is generally recognised when it is incurred and is accounted for gross.

Governance and Support Costs

Support costs should be allocated between governance costs and other support. Governance costs comprise all costs involving public accountability of the PCC and its compliance with regulation and good practice.

Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources eg by allocating staff costs by time spent and other costs by their usage.

Fixed Assets

Consecrated and benefice property is not included in the accounts by s.10(2)(a)&(C) of the Charities Act 2011. Moveable church furnishings held by the Vicar and Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal are inalienable property, listed in the Church’s inventory, which can be inspected (at any reasonable time). For anything acquired prior to 2000 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the financial statements.

No depreciation is provided on buildings as the currently estimated residual value of the properties is not less than their carrying value and the remaining useful life of these assets exceeds 50 years, so that any depreciation charges would be immaterial. Other tangible fixed assets are valued at cost. The depreciation rates and methods used are 50% per annum.

Investments

Investments in quoted shares, traded bonds and similar investments are valued initially at cost and subsequently at market value at the year end. Investments held for re-sale are treated as current asset investments.

Current Assets

Debtors are measured on initial recognition at settlement amount. Subsequently they are measured as cash expected to be received

Creditors and Accruals

Creditors are measured at settlement amounts less any trade discounts. Accruals are measured on best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation at the reporting date.

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The Parish of Newcastle St Giles with Butterton St Thomas year ending 2025

Receipts and Payments Account 2025

	Unrestricted funds Designated funds Restricted funds Endowment funds 2025 2024
Receipts Donations and legacies Income from charitable activities Other trading activities Investments Other income Total income Payments Raising funds Expenditure on charitable activities Other expenditure Total expenditure Net income / (expenditure) resources before transfer Transfers Gross transfers between funds - in Gross transfers between funds - out Other recognised gains / losses Gains/losses on investment assets Gains on revaluation, fixed assets, charity's own use Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward	71,910 8,419 8,286 - 88,616 72,785 16,325 50 - - 16,375 19,661 939 - 2,085 - 3,025 3,128 286 - 1,384 - 1,670 1,705 - - - - - -
	89,462 8,469 11,756 - 109,688 97,281 692 22 1,145 - 1,859 1,016 95,600 11,305 14,278 - 121,184 115,009 - - - - - -
	96,293 11,327 15,423 - 123,043 116,026
	(6,831) (2,858) (3,668) - (13,356) (18,745) 9,256 748 11,826 - 21,831 514 (7,139) (225) (14,470) - (21,832) (515) (491) - (1,945) - (2,435) 1,229 - - - - - -
	(5,203) (2,334) (8,255) - (15,790) (17,516)
	51,229 4,601 122,951 - 178,782 196,298
	46,026 2,268 114,697 - 162,993 178,782

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities 2025

Class and nominal code	General	**Designated **	**Restricted **	Endowment	2025	2024
Fixed Asset - Investments
CB3027876: CCLA - Newcastle St Giles Rector & Churcwardens - Fabric Account	-	-	25,972	-	25,972	27,053
CO3049861: CCLA - Fabric Account Bagot	-	-	17,157	-	17,157	18,020
CO3049863: CCLA - Maria Turner Charity	9,757	-	-	-	9,757	10,248
Total	9,757	-	43,129	-	52,887	55,322
Current Asset - Cash At Bank And In Hand
00187211: Current A/C St Giles	17,660	3,231	96	-	20,987	93,803
00380801: Community Project Account	-	-	6,587	-	6,587	6,981
01173308: St Thomas Reserve A/C	-	-	-	-	-	2,267
01617694: St Thomas Church Butterton	-	(963)	1,876	-	913	2,359
03712001: St Thomas C/A	-	-	-	-	-	100
07210359: PCC St Giles Church_Savings Account	18,609	-	62,380	-	80,989	14,854
IDNEWC021: IDS Decoration Account	-	-	627	-	627	627
ZZ01773106: Organ Current Account	-	-	-	-	-	3,956
ZZ34517368: BB Inst Online - Mound Account	-	-	-	-	-	510
Total	36,269	2,268	71,567	-	**110,105 **	125,461
Liability - Agency Accounts
6699: Agency collections	-	-	-	-	-	2,000
Total	-	-	-	-	-	2,000
Net total assets	46,026	2,268	114,697	-	**162,993 **	178,782

Approved by the PCC on 27.04.26 and signed on its behalf by:

……………………………………

Rev Joshua Penduck

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities 2024

Class and nominal code	General	**Designated **	**Restricted **	Endowment	2024	2023
Fixed Asset - Investments
CB3027876: CCLA - Newcastle St Giles Rector & Churcwardens - Fabric Account	-	-	27,053	-	27,053	26,448
CO3049861: CCLA - Fabric Account Bagot	-	-	18,020	-	18,020	17,622
CO3049863: CCLA - Maria Turner Charity	10,248	-	-	-	10,248	10,021
Total	10,248	-	45,074	-	55,322	54,092
Current Asset - Cash At Bank And In Hand
00187211: Current A/C St Giles	37,170	1,923	54,709	-	93,803	114,524
00380801: Community Project Account	-	-	6,981	-	6,981	2,707
01173308: St Thomas Reserve A/C	-	-	2,267	-	2,267	2,235
01617694: St Thomas Church Butterton	-	2,678	(319)	-	2,359	6,059
01773106: Organ Current Account	-	-	3,956	-	3,956	3,956
03712001: St Thomas C/A	-	-	100	-	100	100
07210359: PCC St Giles Church - Church Hall A/C	3,612	-	11,242	-	14,854	13,187
34517368: BB Inst Online - Mound Account	198	-	312	-	510	504
IDNEWC021: IDS Decoration Account	-	-	627	-	627	627
Total	40,981	4,601	79,878	-	125,461	143,902
Liability - Agency Accounts
6699: Agency collections	-	-	2,000	-	2,000	1,696
Total	-	-	2,000	-	2,000	1,696
Net total assets	51,229	4,601	122,951	-	**178,782 **	196,298

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Analysis of receipts and payments 2025

Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment 2025

2024

RECEIPTS Donations and legacies 0101 - Gift Aid - Collections 0201 - Non Gift Aid Collections 0301 - Loose plate collections 0302 - Special Services Loose Plate collections 0303 - Contactless 0410 - Giving through church boxes 0550 - Donations appeals etc 0601 - Tax recoverable on Gift Aid 08A1 - Non-recurring one-off grants 0901 - Other funds generated- Promotions and Fund raising Donations and legacies Totals Income from charitable activities 0902 - Heating etc. Weddings&Funerals 0903 - Sale of refreshments 1101 - Fees for weddings and funerals 1225 - Car Park Permits 1230 - Church hall hire Income from charitable activities Totals Other trading activities 0910 - Mini Market 1260 - Parish magazine sales Other trading activities Totals Investments 1001 - Dividends 1020 - Bank and building society interest Investments Totals Receipts Grand totals PAYMENTS Raising funds 1720 - Costs of stewardship campaign 1730 - Costs of fetes & other events 1740 - Bank Charges Raising funds Totals Expenditure on charitable activities 1801 - Giving to missionary societies 1910 - Common Fund 2002 - Salary - Youth Worker 2050 - Salary of parish administrator 2060 - Music Staff payments 2101 - Working expenses of incumbent 2102 - Mileage Expenses Other 2150 - Vicar's telephone 2170 - Education 2201 - Parish training and mission 2301 - Church running - insurance 2310 - Church office - telephone 2320 - Organ / piano tuning 2330 - Church maintenance 2331 - Cleaning 2340 - Upkeep of services 2350 - Upkeep of churchyard 2360 - Administration 2420 - Church running - water	28,232 445 - - 28,677 26,300 8,853 1,020 - - 9,873 9,145 6,887 230 - - 7,118 4,145 684 - - - 684 1,680 2,247 - - - 2,247 1,103 70 - - - 70 32 12,670 5,706 1,692 - 20,068 7,612 7,836 292 - - 8,128 9,943 - - 3,150 - 3,150 4,925 4,428 725 3,444 - 8,598 7,897
	71,910 8,419 8,286 - 88,616 72,785 2,051 - - - 2,051 2,622 6,200 - - - 6,200 5,448 3,443 - - - 3,443 3,158 1,170 50 - - 1,220 5,214 3,461 - - - 3,461 3,218
	16,325 50 - - 16,375 19,661 - - 2,085 - 2,085 2,162 939 - - - 939 965
	939 - 2,085 - 3,025 3,128 286 - 1,255 - 1,541 1,503 - - 128 - 128 202
	286 - 1,384 - 1,670 1,705
	89,462 8,469 11,756 - 109,688 97,281
	132 - - - 132 157 545 21 1,143 - 1,710 859 14 0 1 - 16 -
	692 22 1,145 - 1,859 1,016 - - 600 - 600 66 50,913 1,980 - - 52,893 51,858 - 3,439 - - 3,439 3,939 7,770 - - - 7,770 6,532 1,395 - - - 1,395 1,450 827 - 64 - 892 281 - 460 - - 460 788 266 - - - 266 170 - - - - - 12 2,664 154 3,618 - 6,437 3,898 8,691 3,063 - - 11,754 11,482 974 - - - 974 615 - - 998 - 998 2,065 2,244 934 1,620 - 4,799 5,690 172 - 4 - 177 1,214 1,414 - 151 - 1,565 847 - - 4,931 - 4,931 1,241 4,390 80 189 - 4,660 7,398 462 96 - - 558 322

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2440 - Church running - heating and lighting 2510 - Bookstall costs 2560 - Hall running - maintenance 2710 - Church major repairs - installation Expenditure on charitable activities Totals Payments Grand totals	13,390 1,095 - - 14,486 12,867 - - - - - 48 22 - - - 22 2,216 - - 2,100 - 2,100 -
	95,600 11,305 14,278 - 121,184 115,009
	96,293 11,327 15,423 - 123,043 116,026

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Fund movement by type 2025

Fund	Opening Incoming Outgoing Transfers Gains/Losses Journals Closing
Bibles Restricted 1,003 - 151 - - - 851 Sub-totals 1,003 - 151 - - - 851 BrittainCurate Restricted 5,343 - 856 - - - 4,486 Sub-totals 5,343 - 856 - - - 4,486 BrittainMission Restricted 1,421 - 17 - - - 1,403 Sub-totals 1,421 - 17 - - - 1,403 Butterton Restricted (35) 34 - - - - - Sub-totals (35) 34 - - - - - Butterton Designated 2,663 3,041 7,192 524 - - (963) Sub-totals 2,663 3,041 7,192 524 - - (963) Childrens Work Designated 1,938 5,427 4,134 - - - 3,231 Sub-totals 1,938 5,427 4,134 - - - 3,231 Choir Restricted - 949 - - - - 949 Sub-totals - 949 - - - - 949 Church Hall Restricted 7,381 122 - - - - 7,503 Sub-totals 7,381 122 - - - - 7,503 Churchyard Maintenance HLF Fund Restricted 17,793 13 7,031 - - - 10,775 Sub-totals 17,793 13 7,031 - - - 10,775 Churchyard Project HLF Fund Restricted 24,681 - - - - - 24,681 Sub-totals 24,681 - - - - - 24,681 Community Restricted 6,981 6,995 4,747 (2,643) - - 6,587 Sub-totals 6,981 6,995 4,747 (2,643) - - 6,587 Decoration Restricted 627 - - - - - 627 Sub-totals 627 - - - - - 627 Fabric Restricted 51,550 1,255 1,620 - (1,945) - 49,241 Sub-totals 51,550 1,255 1,620 - (1,945) - 49,241 Microphones Restricted 250 - - - - - 250 Sub-totals 250 - - - - - 250	1,003 - 151 - - - 851
	1,003 - 151 - - - 851 5,343 - 856 - - - 4,486
	5,343 - 856 - - - 4,486 1,421 - 17 - - - 1,403
	1,421 - 17 - - - 1,403 (35) 34 - - - - -
	(35) 34 - - - - - 2,663 3,041 7,192 524 - - (963)
	2,663 3,041 7,192 524 - - (963) 1,938 5,427 4,134 - - - 3,231
	1,938 5,427 4,134 - - - 3,231 - 949 - - - - 949
	- 949 - - - - 949 7,381 122 - - - - 7,503
	24,681 - - - - - 24,681 6,981 6,995 4,747 (2,643) - - 6,587
	6,981 6,995 4,747 (2,643) - - 6,587 627 - - - - - 627
	627 - - - - - 627 51,550 1,255 1,620 - (1,945) - 49,241
	51,550 1,255 1,620 - (1,945) - 49,241 250 - - - - - 250
	250 - - - - - 250

Organ

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Restricted Sub-totals Training Restricted Sub-totals General Unrestricted Sub-totals	4,792 2,385 998 - - - 6,180
	4,792 2,385 998 - - - 6,180 1,160 - - - - - 1,160
	1,160 - - - - - 1,160 51,229 89,462 96,293 2,118 (491) - 46,026
	51,229 89,462 96,293 2,118 (491) - 46,026
Totals	178,782 109,688 123,043 - (2,435) - 162,993
Fund movement by type Fund	2024 Opening Incoming Outgoing Transfers Gains/Losses Journals Closing
Bibles Restricted 1,273 - 269 - - - 1,003 Sub-totals 1,273 - 269 - - - 1,003 BrittainCurate Restricted 5,684 - 340 - - - 5,343 Sub-totals 5,684 - 340 - - - 5,343 BrittainMission Restricted 1,421 - - - - - 1,421 Sub-totals 1,421 - - - - - 1,421 Butterton Restricted (67) 32 - - - - (35) Sub-totals (67) 32 - - - - (35) Butterton Designated 6,385 4,251 8,097 124 - - 2,663 Sub-totals 6,385 4,251 8,097 124 - - 2,663 Childrens Work Designated 6,860 - 4,921 - - - 1,938 Sub-totals 6,860 - 4,921 - - - 1,938 Church Hall Restricted 9,731 - 2,350 - - - 7,381 Sub-totals 9,731 - 2,350 - - - 7,381 Churchyard Maintenance HLF Fund Restricted 18,494 10 711 - - - 17,793 Sub-totals 18,494 10 711 - - - 17,793 Churchyard Project HLF Fund Restricted 25,272 9 600 - - - 24,681 Sub-totals 25,272 9 600 - - - 24,681 Decoration Restricted 627 - - - - - 627 Sub-totals 627 - - - - - 627 Fabric Restricted 53,424 - 2,877 - 1,003 - 51,550 Sub-totals 53,424 - 2,877 - 1,003 - 51,550	1,273 - 269 - - - 1,003
	1,273 - 269 - - - 1,003 5,684 - 340 - - - 5,343
	5,684 - 340 - - - 5,343 1,421 - - - - - 1,421
	1,421 - - - - - 1,421 (67) 32 - - - - (35)
	(67) 32 - - - - (35) 6,385 4,251 8,097 124 - - 2,663
	6,385 4,251 8,097 124 - - 2,663 6,860 - 4,921 - - - 1,938
	6,860 - 4,921 - - - 1,938 9,731 - 2,350 - - - 7,381
	25,272 9 600 - - - 24,681 627 - - - - - 627
	627 - - - - - 627 53,424 - 2,877 - 1,003 - 51,550
	53,424 - 2,877 - 1,003 - 51,550

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Microphones Restricted Sub-totals Organ Restricted Sub-totals Project Restricted Sub-totals Training Restricted Sub-totals General Unrestricted Sub-totals	250 - - - - - 250
	250 - - - - - 250 3,441 3,058 1,707 - - - 4,792
	3,441 3,058 1,707 - - - 4,792 2,499 7,373 2,539 (351) - - 6,981
	2,499 7,373 2,539 (351) - - 6,981 1,202 - 42 - - - 1,160
	1,202 - 42 - - - 1,160 59,797 82,546 91,566 226 226 - 51,229
	59,797 82,546 91,566 226 226 - 51,229
Totals	196,298 97,281 116,026 - 1,229 - 178,782

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Staff Costs

	2025	2024
Wages & Salaries	£10,893	£10,435
Social Security	£ 291	£ 37
Average number of Employees	2	2

During the year the PCC employed an Administrator and a Youth Worker [both part-time] some of the payments were large enough to attract social security costs.

There were no employee benefits to key management personnel in the previous or current year.

The PCC uses the National Employment Savings Trust [Nest] via the Diocesan Payroll Scheme, for its pension payments. £27_2025 [Nil_2024]

Trustees’ Remuneration & Expenses

Penny Richards, a trustee of the PCC was paid £7,453 2025 [£6,495 2024] by the PCC during the year for her role as Parish Administrator. Pension contributions of £27 were made by the PCC in connection with this employment. Penny resigned from the PCC in 2025.

Two Trustees received £892 2025 [£266 2024] for Travel and subsistence during the year.

Related Parties

No other expenses were paid to any other PCC member, persons closely connected to them, or related parties.

Donations from 12 related parties [PCC members] totalled £6,705 2025 [£3,706 2024].

Fees for the examination of the accounts

	2025 £	2024 £
Independent Examiner’s fees	210	150
Other fees - Bookkeeping	1,290	900
Total	1,500	1,050

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Analysis of Transfer between Funds 2025

Debit	Credit	Description	Fund	Fund Type
1,038.00	-	Tfr 00380801 to 00187211	General	Unr
-	38.79	Tfr 00187211 to 00380801	General	Unr
251.68	-	Tfr 00380801 to 00187211	General	Unr
-	17.74	Tfr from 01776172 to 01617694	General	Unr
396.6	-	Tfr from 00380801 to 00187211 - P Richards admin fee sent topayroll - Project to General	General	Unr
800	-	Tfr from 00380801 to 00187211 -Community to General_Heating	General	Unr
97.68	-	Tfr from 00380801 to 00187211 - P Richards admin fee Communityto General	General	Unr
97.68	-	Tfr from 00380801 to 00187211 Community to General	General	Unr
-	500	Tfr from 00187211 to 01617694 as per instructions from Jane 04.11.25	General	Unr
-	6,350.47	Tfr from General to Fabric 00187211 and Fabric to General 07210359	General	Unr
6,350.47	-	Tfr from General to Fabric 00187211 and Fabric to General 07210359	Fabric	Res
-	14.99	Tfr from General to Butterton 00187211	General	Unr
14.99	-	Tfr from General to Butterton 00187211	Butterton	Des
-	1,038.00	Tfr 00380801 to 00187211	Community	Res
38.79	-	Tfr 00187211 to 0038081	Community	Res
-	251.68	Tfr 00380801 to 00187211	Community	Res
-	396.6	Tfr from 00380801 to 00187211 - P Richards admin fee sent topayroll - Project to General	Community	Res
-	800	Tfr from 00380801 to 00187211 -Community to General_Heating	Community	Res
-	97.68	Tfr from 00380801 to 00187211 - P Richards admin fee Communityto General	Community	Res
-	97.68	Tfr from 00380801 to 00187211 Community to General	Community	Res
-	2,718.50	Tfr from Organ to Butterton to correct	Organ	Res
2,718.50	-	Tfr from Organ to Butterton to correct	Butterton	Res
17.74	-	Tfr from 01776172 to 01617694	Butterton	Des
500	-	Tfr from 00187211 to 01617694 as per instructions from Jane 04.11.25	Butterton	Des
-	216.22	Tfr from General to St Thomas Butterton 01617694	General	Unr
216.22	-	Tfr from General to St Thomas Butterton 01617694	Butterton	Des
-	224.22	Tfr from Butterton to General in 01617994 end of year tidyup	Butterton	Des
224.22	-	Tfr from Butterton to General in 01617994 end of year tidyup	General	Unr
-	2,718.50	Tfr from Butterton to Organ to correct	Butterton	Res
2,718.50	-	Tfr from Butterton to Organ to correct	Organ	Res
-	6,350.47	Tfr from General to Fabric 00187211 and Fabric to General 07210359	Fabric	Res
6,350.47	-	Tfr from General to Fabric 00187211 and Fabric to General 07210359	General	Unr

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Analysis of Transfer between Funds 2024

----- Start of picture text -----
Debit Credit Description Fund Fund Type
Tfr 00380801 to 00187211 - P Richards admin Jan & Feb 24
145.88 - £104.20 Mar £41.68 General Unr
Tfr from General to Project £20 sumup less charge paid on
- 19.66 22.07.24 General Unr
Tfr from 00380801 to 00187211 - P Richards admin fee sent
224.52 - to payroll General Unr
- 124.5 Tfr from 00187211 to 01617694 General Unr
Tfr 00380801 to 00187211 - P Richards admin Jan & Feb 24
- 145.88 £104.20 Mar £41.68 Project Res
Tfr from General to Project £20 sumup less charge paid on
19.66 - 22.07.24 Project Res
Tfr from 00380801 to 00187211 - P Richards admin fee sent
- 224.52 to payroll Project Res
124.5 - Tfr from 00187211 to 01617694 Butterton Des
----- End of picture text -----

Fixed Assets

a) Tangible Fixed Assets – The PCC does not hold any Tangible Fixed Assets

b) Fixed Asset Investments

	At 1 Jan £	Addition s £	Disposal s £	Transfer s £	Change in Market Value £	At 31 Dec £
Unrestricted funds
Investments	10,248	-	-	-	-490	9,757
Restricted Funds
Investments	45,073	-	-	-	-1,944	43,130
Total	55,322	-	-	-	-2,435	52,887

CCLA – CB3027876 – Fabric Account [Restricted] - £25,972_2025 [£27,053_2024] CCLA – CO3049861 – Fabric Account [Restricted] - £17,157_2025 [£18,020_2024] CCLA – CO3049863 – Maria Turner Charity [Unrestricted] - £9,757_2025 [£10,248_2024]

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Summary of Assets by Fund 2025

Restricted - Bibles Restricted - BrittainCurate Restricted - BrittainMission Designated - Butterton Restricted - Butterton Designated - Childrens Work Restricted - Choir Restricted - Church Hall Restricted - Churchyard Maintenance HLF Fund Restricted - Churchyard Project HLF Fund Restricted - Community Restricted - Decoration Restricted - Fabric Unrestricted – General Restricted - Microphones Restricted - Organ Restricted - Training Total

Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment 2025 2024 - - 851 - 851 1,003 - - 4,486 - 4,486 5,343 - - 1,403 - 1,403 1,421 - (963) - - (963) 2,663 - - - - - (35) - 3,231 - - 3,231 1,938 - - 949 - 949 - - - 7,503 - 7,503 7,381 - - 10,775 - 10,775 17,793 - - 24,681 - 24,681 24,681 - - 6,587 - 6,587 6,981 - - 627 - 627 627 - - 49,241 - 49,241 51,550 46,026 - - - 46,026 51,229 - - 250 - 250 250 - - 6,180 - 6,180 4,792 - - 1,160 - 1,160 1,160

46,026 2,268 114,697 - 162,993 178,782

Summary of Assets by Fund 2024

Restricted - Bibles Restricted - BrittainCurate Restricted - BrittainMission Designated - Butterton Restricted - Butterton Designated - Childrens Work Restricted - Church Hall Restricted - Churchyard Maintenance HLF Fund Restricted - Churchyard Project HLF Fund Restricted - Community Restricted - Decoration Restricted - Fabric Unrestricted – General Restricted - Microphones Restricted - Organ Restricted - Training Total

Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment 2024 2023 - - 1,003 - 1,003 1,273 - - 5,343 - 5,343 5,684 - - 1,421 - 1,421 1,421 - 2,663 - - 2,663 6,385 - - (35) - (35) (67) - 1,938 - - 1,938 6,860 - - 7,381 - 7,381 9,731 - - 17,793 - 17,793 18,494 - - 24,681 - 24,681 25,272 - - 6,981 - 6,981 2,499 - - 627 - 627 627 - - 51,550 - 51,550 53,424 51,229 - - - 51,229 59,797 - - 250 - 250 250 - - 4,792 - 4,792 3,441 - - 1,160 - 1,160 1,202

51,229 4,601 122,951 - 178,782 196,298

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Receipts and Payments Account 2024 – Comparative

Receipts and Payments Account 2024

	Unrestricted funds Designated funds Restricted funds Endowment funds 2024 2023
Receipts Donations and legacies Income from charitable activities Other trading activities Investments Other income Total income Payments Raising funds Expenditure on charitable activities Other expenditure Total expenditure Net income / (expenditure) resources before transfer Transfers Gross transfers between funds - in Gross transfers between funds - out Other recognised gains / losses Gains/losses on investment assets Gains on revaluation, fixed assets, charity's own use Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward	60,310 4,187 8,288 - 72,785 88,551 19,597 64 - - 19,661 13,022 965 - 2,162 - 3,128 3,069 1,673 - 32 - 1,705 1,665 - - - - - 4,894
	82,546 4,251 10,483 - 97,281 111,201 465 192 359 - 1,016 1,123 91,101 12,827 11,080 - 115,009 107,095 - - - - - -
	91,566 13,019 11,439 - 116,026 108,218
	(9,021) (8,769) (956) - (18,745) 2,982 370 124 19 - 514 621 (145) - (371) - (515) (622) 226 - 1,003 - 1,229 4,600 - - - - - -
	(8,568) (8,644) (304) - (17,516) 7,583
	59,797 13,245 123,254 - 196,298 188,714
	51,229 4,601 122,951 - 178,782 196,298

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