Independent Examlner'$ Report to the Trnsttts of the Paro¢hial Church Council of SL Thomas with SL Nicholas I report to the tNstees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2025. Responsibilities and basis r¢w)rt As th¢ Charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparntion of the acwunts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('*he Act") and that an independent emmination is needed. I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination. I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent eyaminer's statement I have wmpld¢d my examination. I confinn that no material m84tters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that any material respect: the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Chariti¢s Act; or The accounts did not accord with the accounting records" I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drdwn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. P A Nicholls MBE ML4T 5 Nursery Road Havant Hants P09 3BG 17 February 2026 R&P-JNDExC
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST. THOMAS WITH ST. NICHOLAS STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 31-Dec-25 Note 2025 2024 FIXED ASSETS Tangible fixed assets Investment assets Nil Nil CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Short-term deposits Cash at Bank and in hand 802 61,203 36,561 98,566 778 1,151 21,011 22,940 LIABILITIES. AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 1,774 413 NET CURRENT ASSETS 96,792 21,749 NET ASSETS 96,792 21,749 FUNDS U nrestricted Restricted 84,828 11,964 96,792 9,541 12,208 21,749 Approved by the Parochial Church Council on........ and signed on their behalf by: PCC Chairman The Re Church Wardens
ANNUAL REPORT
And
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Of the
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL For the Year Ended 31 December 2025
Incumbent : Revd. Max Cross
Registered Charity: 1131734
Banks:
Lloyds, West Street, Havant Co-operative Bank, [Digital Business Banking] https://bank.co-operativebank.co.uk
Independent Examiner:
P.A.Nicholls MBE MAAT 5 Nursery Close Havant PO9 3BG
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST. THOMAS WITH ST. NICHOLAS
ANNUAL REPORT 2025
Background
Committees
The PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the Rector in promoting the whole mission of the church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical in the ecclesiastical parish. It also has responsibility for the worship of our congregations in St Thomas’ Church, Bidbury Lane and St Nicholas Church, Belmont Grove and for the maintenance of these buildings.
Standing and Finance Committee
| the Rector in promoting the whole mission of the church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical in the ecclesiastical parish. It also has responsibility for the worship of our congregations in St Thomas’ Church, Bidbury Lane and St Nicholas Church, Belmont Grove and for the maintenance of these buildings. Membership Members of the PCC are either ex officio or elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting [APCM] in accordance with the Church Representation Rules. During the year, the following served as members of the PCC: Rector : The Revd. Max Cross Wardens: Sandra Matthews Tracey Smith Deputy Wardens:Ann Partridge Mike Tritton Representatives of the DeaneryColin Hawkes Synod: Nicky Quick Elected Members:James Dennett Colin Hawkes Christine Hirsch [co-opted] Jacqueline Mason [co-opted] Sandra Matthews Ann Partridge Nicky Quick Stephen Potter Jean Robins Tracey Smith Mike Tritton Mike Turner Rebecca Vosper |
Oversees the strategic and financial aspects of the work of the church and carries out the business of the PCC between meetings, subject to any direction given by the Council. It approves the agenda for the PCC meetings prepared by the church wardens. It is also responsible to the PCC for the appointment, salary and working conditions of employment of all paid staff except staff engaged by the Fabric Committees World Mission Committee Responsible to the PCC for Parish’ involvement in world mission. It takes the lead in educating the parish and promoting its’ response concerning special missionary projects. St Thomas Fabric Committee Responsible to the PCC for the care and maintenance of St Thomas Church and churchyard, its’ preservation and insurance and for the ornaments and equipment used and contained therein. St Nicholas Fabrice Committee Responsible to the PCC for the management, care, maintenance and preservation of St Nicholas Church Centre together with the ornaments and equipment therein, also insurance, letting conditions and charges and employment of staff. Church Attendance At the 2026 Annual Meeting there were 79 on the Electoral Roll. The practice to relay church services on line has continued and has allowed people to join in not only our regular services midweek and Sunday but also our morning prayer group which is held on zoom at 8am on Wednesday mornings. Attendance at Messy Sunday and Bubble Church is increasing, helped in part by our very successful Fun Club for babies, toddlers up to school age and their families held on Thursday mornings. We are also fortunate to have a thriving Mother’s Union Branch where all are welcome to attend our various activities and who support other groups in our Church family. We look forward to 2026 and go forward in prayer and faith continuing to support our community. |
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