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 Deanery**Colin 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.| |---|---| 2