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2025-12-31-accounts

THE PARISH of RAVENSHEAD in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING

ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2025

“We are a worshipping community with a mission to share the love of God”

Background:

St Peter’s PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent in promoting in the parish of Ravenshead the whole mission of the church – pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. The PCC is responsible for the Church of St Peter’s, Sheepwalk Lane, Ravenshead and the Centre, as well as St. Mary’s Chapel, Newstead Abbey and is made up as follows:-

Vicar Revd Kate Byrom LLM with PTO Kathryn Browne Minister with PTO Revd Richard Kirby [co-opted annually] LLM with PTO Linda Kirby [PCC Laity Member 2023-2026] [Lay Licensed Pastoral Minister] + PCC Secretary Churchwardens Maureen Smith [St. Peter’s 2023-2026] Patrick Griffiths [2024-2028] Treasurer Sven Lagerberg [PCC Laity Member 2024-2027] Representative on the Diocesan Synod David Owen [until July 2027 – resigned 2025] Representatives on Kathryn Browne [until APM 2026] Deanery Synod David Owen [until APM 2026] Claire Mackenzie [until APM 2026] Katy Fox [until APM 2026] Elected members Leta Budden [2023-2026] Jane Griffiths [2023-2026] Christine Richmond [2023-2026] Kevin Smith [2024-2027] Claire Hill [2025-2028] Janice Jackson [2025-2028]

Committees:

Standing committee - This is the only committee required by law. It has power to transact the business of the PCC in between its meetings, subject to any directions given by the PCC. The PCC also receives reports from the following sub-groups:

Youth, Children & families Worship Homegroups Abbey Chapel
Deanery & Diocesan Synods Choir Communications Ravenshead C of E School
Pastoral Outreach Giving Eco and Green Church
Prayer Centre Health, Safety, Safeguarding Hospitality/Social

Review of the year 2025:

The Annual Parochial Church Meeting in 2025 took place on 6[th] April immediately after the morning service in the Centre. 44 members were present and Revd. Kate Byrom provided homemade cake in her appreciation to the congregation for their support in ministry over the past year.

It was reported that there were 6 vacancies to serve for 3 years as lay representatives on to the PCC and 2 of these were filled leaving 4 vacancies to be taken into account at our 2026 APCM.

Out of our 6 meetings during the year we have achieved 100% attendance twice with one or two members missing each of the other four. We continue to have a timed agenda which is kept to as well as giving time for full discussion on some very important matters for the church. We begin and end all of our meetings with prayer and it is refreshing to have a number of our members who have been willing to open our meetings with a Bible reading and prayer or maybe something a little more creative, but always prayer which starts us off with God at the Centre of all we seek to do.

The year began with an update on what we might be able to achieve in the way of increased heat in our building at St. Peters and in March a proposal was put to the PCC which was agreed in principle and this item was to remain on our agenda for the rest of the year!

As well in March we were informed that we could apply for the second part of the grant we had received in 2024. The Diocese had decided to give us £15,702 for the year which was to be spent specifically on Children’s Ministry. We acknowledged 2 retirements from the PCC with thanks for their contribution. We were given information on the outworkings of the New Electoral Roll which is revised every six years.

The new PCC met in May, and as is tradition, began their first meeting with a Holy Communion service in the Church Lounge led by Revd. Kate. The usual appointment of Officers and Appointment of Committees placing new members in the various ministries giving each PCC member the responsibility of being the PCC Liaison for a particular ministry. We began to look at the Service Pattern for both churches and a Working Group from all the main services was identified to develop any changes coming out of their discussions. We acknowledged the resignation of Chris Lawry our main organist and it was decided we would carry on with in house music until the service pattern was settled.

The PCC were advised that a summer BBQ was to be held for the many youngsters who had helped with Holiday Rock in the hopes that this might be the beginning of a Youth Group.

A Safeguarding report was received at this meeting as it has been at all of our meetings; being a legal requirement. The stewards list for all of our services was presented by the Wardens and agreed by the members.

In July we looked more deeply into the Diocesan Mission Statement covering the three ‘C’s’. These are Compassion, Confidence and Courage and also the 7 areas of focus, Inspiring Worship, Reaching Younger, Growing Leaders, Enabling Commitment, Encouraging Generosity, Nurturing Prayer. The three ‘C’s were to form part of a sermon series during the year.

A letter of thanks had been received from Tearfund thanking us for our monetary gift given in aid of the Myanmar Earthquake Appeal.

Our Parish Safeguarding Officer attended our September meeting and took us through a paper entitled Characteristics of a Healthy Church.

We were informed that the newly formed Youth Group which was to be called Rock-on had met and the first signs were encouraging.

The Service Pattern review group met initially to worship and pray together.

The last meeting in 2025 was our November meeting and the new service pattern was presented and agreed.

Revd Kate had informed the congregation after one of our services that she would be leaving St. Peters at the end of January. So, at this meeting she talked the PCC through her Vacancy paper covering ministries in the parish and what was hoped to be put in place one the vacancy began. Lesley Cooke a trainee LLM would be placed with us from the end of November into December.

We meet bi-monthly and as always, I am grateful to all those who have, when asked, agreed to prepare to give a verbal report reflecting their area of ministry providing us with information and updates giving us an overview of how rich and extensive the ministry at St. Peter’s and the Abbey Chapel is.

Linda Kirby – PCC Secretary

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Finance:

The accounts for the year show a small surplus of income over expenditure of £2,430, but the balance sheet rose by £6,892 at the year-end due to donations and a grant received for the new heating in the foyer and lounge, the work for which has been deferred into 2026, so these have been carried forward. Giving through regular donations were maintained at a similar level to 2024 and the church benefited from a generous £8000 grant from the Diocese to support children and families work in the Parish. The Church Centre ran with a deficit of £1,100.

The Parish underpaid its Parish Share by £12,500. The church continued to give generously to external organisations through specific fundraising activities.

Tear Fund £678
Children’s Society £657
Angel Tree £158
**Total ** £1493
Sven Lagerberg – Treasurer

Vicar’s Report:

Each passing year is full of the evidence of the goodness of God as we attempt to be a worshipping community which shares his love within and beyond the church walls. It is good to reflect on our church life and give thanks.

I am thankful for all of you who play your part in the ministry of the Church, Chapel or Centre, whether that’s up front in a visible role or behind the scenes. Everyone has a significant part to play, which benefits the whole church. Thank you so much.

As I look back at the highlights of the year I am grateful for a wonderful Holiday Rock, which many described as the best ever! It is hard to quantify what or why that should have been the case, except that the Holy Spirit was tangibly at work, touching young people’s lives in new ways, including among our large band of young helpers.

Off the back of a successful Holiday Rock a new youth group was started called ‘Rock On!’. This too has been a wonderful success, meeting most weeks during the Autumn. A dedicated team has formed to keep this group running creatively and with discipleship built in from the start. Each week there is a different activity in addition to the regular table tennis, board games and tuck shop. A ‘pause for thought’ gives a moment of reflection and discussion on a Bible theme. In 2026 an Alpha group will be offered to these youngsters. These are exciting times. Please do pray for these young people and their leaders.

Big Night Out, the social event for women, gathered momentum in 2025, and by the end of the year even made it onto the front page of the Ravenshead Newsletter! About 50 women each time enjoy a threecourse dinner and quiz on a theme, with optional dressing up and dancing. It has been great to see women from outside the church feel comfortable to come along and we have had a lot fun together, with friendships forming. We couldn’t do it without the help of the men who have run the kitchen on the night while the BNO team look after the front of house.

Towards the end of the year we had a consultation on the service pattern, the hope being to combine the morning services to create capacity to develop the provision to our growing fringe of children, youth and families. The resulting decision was to create one Main Service at 10am in place of the 9.30am and 11.15am services. As I read the consultation responses, I was moved by how many people supported the desire to do more for those on our fringes, being ready to relinquish some of their personal preferences to embrace a fresh unity with one another. The new service pattern started in Advent.

Sadly, some of the hoped-for developments have needed to be paused as the church now approaches a time of clergy vacancy and I prepare to leave. As I go, I want to thank you all for sharing with me in the mission and ministry of the church, a precious partnership we have with Christ. I have many things for which I’m thankful but especially the friendships I have made along the way. My prayers are with you as you look to recruit and appoint a new vicar. I hope that he or she joins you soon, but as you wait I have every confidence that the enormous, dedicated team of volunteers offering their contributions to the Church, Chapel and Centre will do a wonderful job as it continues to seek God’s kingdom here in Ravenshead.

With my love and prayers, as ever. Kate

Revd Kate Byrom

Financial Statement - see separate document:

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Churchwardens’ Report on Fabric:

The research for, and the installation of a new heating system in the lounge, lobby and office, has taken up considerable time this year, with Patrick doing an amazing job.

Unfortunately, the fire in the back lobby, which occurred in the summer, halted progress for a while, on everything electrical. However, we have purchased infra - red heaters, and can now proceed with the installation of these in February, 2026.

The fire did cause substantial damage to parts of the building - mainly due to the smoke spreading. The Sacristy has been redecorated. All the lights in the lobby have been replaced, as we were concerned they might be faulty. The carpet in the back lobby area has also been renewed. The whole area was given a thorough clean by our Insurance Company.

Dave Lewis and Joe Gibson continue to regularly inspect the Church and grounds, reporting any issues of concern. We are so grateful for all they do, and thank them for their help. Sven Lagerberg keeps the roof clear of all debris, but also does so many other things around the grounds. Thank you, Sven, for all you do. We were able to replace the carpet in the lounge this year. It has made such a difference to that area - a welcome, and soon to be warm, space now. Thank you to Rev. Kate for giving us the beautiful and bright rug for the Children’s Corner. She donated this, and the table and chairs, before she left.

So many of you support and help us on a daily basis. Thank you - let us go into 2026, united and excited for what lies ahead. God is with us!

Patrick Griffiths and Maureen Smith - Church Wardens

Electoral Roll:

The 2026 revision to the Electoral Roll for St Peter’s, Ravenshead and St Mary’s Chapel, Newstead Abbey is completed and may now be displayed at least 14 days prior to the Annual Parochial Church meeting on Sunday 29[th] March 2026.

2025/26 has been a difficult year and there have been many changes which are summarised as:

Membership at last publication (2025) 180
Deaths -6
Left the Church / District -1
New Members. + 10
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Revised Church Electoral Roll 2026 183
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The displayed Electoral Roll will be a sub-set of the full details provided by persons included on the Roll. To maintain confidentiality of data, a detailed copy of the full entry for an individual will be made available on request by the individual or their legal representative.

Once the new roll is on display, please check that there are no obvious errors. If you note that there are errors or omissions, please advise one of the following so that corrections can be made before the Annual Parochial Church meeting on Sunday 29[th] March 2026.

Allan Rogers Claire Hill Linda Kirby

I would give my thanks to those who have helped for without their work this revision would not have been possible.

Allan Rogers – Church Electoral Roll Officer

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Newstead Deanery Synod: Deanery Synod met three times in 2025. We worshipped together and shared all the positive news from around the deanery.

Our first meeting was in March and focussed on Growing Leaders. We heard from Brooke, a busy young leader from St Mary Magdalene in Sutton in Ashfield, and Hilary who stepped into the role of warden for the first time, after many years in different roles.

Our July Synod explored the theme of Nurturing Prayer and explored what ‘praying earnestly’ from Acts 12 might look like. We discussed how we sustain communal prayer, and the importance of personal prayer. In October we welcomed Revd. John Allister who challenged us to consider how we welcome people to our churches, if we want to Enhance Diversity. He encouraged us to reflect our communities and consider whether we may inadvertently make people who are different from ourselves uncomfortable. Ian Boothroyd circulated reports from General Synod and attended meetings to answer any questions and share a flavour of General Synod.

The Deanery Leadership Team continues with Martyn Bowler as interim Lay Chair, also remaining in the post of Treasurer, alongside lay representatives Joanne Parr, Peter Cook and Peter Fletcher. Clergy representatives are- Revds Trevor Raaff, David Stevenson, Hazel Robinson and Julie Cotterill. Unfortunately, our contribution toward Diocesan Share fell in 2025 by £33,000, as the target set by the diocese increased. While we raised £664920, we reached 85.6% of the £776892 we needed. Nine churches were able to pay their allocation in full, and two were able to cover their full ministry costs. We remain very grateful for all the money which allows our diocese to continue supporting ministry in our parishes.

We were delighted to welcome Revd Jake Hyatt and his family to Kirkby in Ashfield. Huthwaite. New Cross Community Church and St Peter and St Paul in Hucknall remain in vacancy, and were joined by Teversal and Skegby as we said goodbye to Revd. Peter Chantry. At the end of 2025, Revd Kate Byrom was appointed as Head of Ministerial Development and Wellbeing leaving Ravenshead to start a period of vacancy in 2026.

Kathryn Browne [Synod Representative]

Other Reports: [see separate booklet]

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Finance Report – PCC meeting 9/3/2025

For the year to December 31[st]

The closing cash assets of the PCC are £76,792

The intent was for St Peter’s to match income with expenditure in 2025. We ended with a £7500 surplus for the following reasons:

Income

The main highlights for the year were:

Expenditure

The main areas of note for the year were:

Centre

the invoicing run.

Abbey Chapel

Attached to this report are the detailed account breakdowns for review.

Sven Lagerberg

Treasurer 29/3/26

The accounts are presented below in the following tables:

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST PETER'S RAVENSHEAD BALANCE SHEET AT 31 DECEMBER 2025 2025 2025 2024 2024 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors- Weddlng deposlts Shortlerm deposlts CBF Shortterm deposlts CBF £200 £4,432 £33.491 £300 £4240 £32.041 88rd4y8 cwrronl a¢￿Unt £42,881 £36,956 £81,004 £73,537 Debtors N8wsl8ad Chap81 bank 8eeounts VAT account £1.101 £15.931 £15241 CURRENT LIABILrrEs VAT 8ee4)unt Credltors -£621 3,591 4508 -£4,920 £92,033 £85.141 FUNDS Unles￿Cted General Fund balance £67,400 £64,970 Ro8tdcted fund8 Church Malnvhealng Coffffiunlty Bulldlng Fund CBF £4,960 £4,432 £4240 Newstead Chapel £15241 £15,931 T•JfAL FUNDS £92,033 £85.141

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCILOF ST PETER'S RAVENSHEAD STATEMENT OF FV4ANCi4LACTivmES Ftsrt￿ y••r •nd•d 31 0•¢•mb•r 2025 202$ 2024 N•w•t••d C￿p•1 N•w•t•4d Ch•p•l v•nbhd R••& Aloc•t•d FurKIB R¥•nbh••d R•s& Alboc4t•d Fund Not•s Unr•• FurKI T+Jt•l Unr•s FurKI Totsl Fw Fw INCOMWG RESOURCE8 In¢ornln9 rI￿Ur¢•¥ Irom donorn Other volunlary Incumlng r•sourc•• In¢omln9 R••our¢•• Bulld Fund In¢omln9 RI￿ur¢8 trgan Fund In¢omln9 Rowur¢•sAdmlnl$lr8k)rlYoutt) and F4mlll••work•r In(x)mln9 Reeour¢e$ C•ntr• In(xJmln9 R¢80ur¢e$ Irom dI8￿￿ble & ondllary tr•dlng In(X)N￿ from Inv•$lm•nt8 Othar ordln•ry Intomlng r••our¢•• TOTAL INc￿lING RE8OUR¢E$ 2141 21bl 21bl 21bl 21bl 21¢> 21¢> 21dl 21•1 107.044 7.859 6,882 113,926 12,819 105.160 7.421 6.335 111.495 7.421 4,960 26,612 9,030 1,450 10,385 162,380 758 27,388 9,030 1,856 10,429 17S,428 31,901 7,068 1,01S 10,088 163,2S2 31,901 8,070 2,039 10,088 171,013 1.002 210 192 214 44 7,896 214 5,152 214 7,547 RESOURCES USEO Mleelongry and chadtabl8 gI￿n9 Adwtie5 dlrecdy r818llng to the work olthe thurch Fund ral￿n9 and publldty gsn Fund 8uild Fund Centre Church Managerr￿n1& aérninlstr4lon TOTAL RESOURCES USED 31al 1,493 117,727 838 1,493 126271 839 2,433 115.087 2,433 123,721 8,544 8,634 31cl 31bl 31bl 31dl 27,958 11,932 159,950 27,958 11,974 168,535 34,087 11,859 163.488 34.087 11.927 172,186 42 8,585 68 8.702 NET INCOMINGI- OUTOOINO RESOURCES 2,430 5,152 6,892 -21442 .3426 -1045 -25913 BALANCE$ BR¢XIGHT FORWARD 64,970 4240 1S,931 85,141 65,184 4,026 17,086 86296 TrnAf•r ollth BALANCES CARRED FORWARD 67 15 41 64.870 4240 IS J31 8S.141

PAAO¢HL&L¢HiIR¢#¢OUtrJ¢ILt%STpeTER'$RAVEM$MEAO Fotthby•Af•rtthdll DÈ•thbt202S 1 ACCOUMTI4GPOUCE8 Th• pr•pit•don4ffl accrualsbayl 2025 2024 I•￿￿￿4 ¢bwp•i 2 ItthllM6REIOUR¢E• Tthl lJtrt• Fufvd T¢il Furtd FLY 21al 14CIXIIMOREaOURCES FRQII DQNOR• 80214 4.54D 19.gbg 3.409 7.008 113.D28 78.82 17.454 3.835 5.443 3.b9S 124• 82,S24 fyAAld r•¢ovoMd on Co￿￿￿nt4 uncoV•nan￿￿91￿l￿q l Env•lopis1 Coll•thnyIcp•Thpl8￿lBE8ll 5•ThIr• 1223 e.035 0.53 ?Ibl OTHERvCLUNTARYWICC4IINGRE￿jRcE1 dfflinlJtr4toilYouth Fvmlllq•wotkDr ChyiGh COF Fun O¢ttavoD• *•g•al$• 4,060 9.409 4.910 WIC￿lE FRCIICHARrrABLe &AN¢lL￿RyTh￿Dw0 2lcl CENTRE C•ntr• 20.812 2e2 2,000 3,341 1,369 2,307 2e,29e 2,000 4,343 750 6.94 IMD2 2.J01 36.J87 ¢cwe PR¢M wveiThiEMT• 214 210 214 210 OTHER INCQMNaRE8WRCEB 21•1 hiut•nc• d41ffli Toic•nlr• Sundry B•fikth4rg• loy4ltybDnU 3,805 104 76 9,032 75 10A28 TWALIII¢OMWO ReswR¢E8 i•iJ•o 17SN2 I•J3S2 214 7.$47

PARXHi4L CHURCH COUNCIL ￿ 8T PETER'S RAVEN8HEAO NOTES TOTHE STATEMENT ￿ mAMCL4LACTMTIES Forth y••r•nd•d 31 O•£•fflhr 2025 2025 N•wAl•ad C￿p•1 2024 N•vAt•ad Chp•l R•v•nbhad R•¥. Totsi T#t•l 3 RESOURCES USED FLm Jl•l 1118SIOMARY & CHARifABLE Gfrf4G (knwA$ (Xher Soelal•s Rellel& DevelcprnentAg•nd• H¢mg Mi¥¥lon¥& olhrChurt SotJ8b•1 Non th•nt•bl• fl￿n0 1221 650 582 1321 650 562 878 815 678 815 1A93 1,493 2.433 2,433 J¢bl A¢TNfTE¥ DIRECTLY REL4TINGTO ThE WORK OFTHECHIIRCH Mlnlsty". Dloe••an •hor• 1 Cl•rgy•XP•n¥ 2 Churth runnln9 exp•n￿l Churtth malnLn8hC• M4lorr•p•lri Ir•pI4￿m#n¢I- ¢hurr* Pebble￿0¢￿ Solid •tc J CENTRE runDln9 expene•• CENTRE m4lnt•n•ne• J Centre eoordin•kir gJnlSvufid System Tralninolr•lr•at paylExpthroanlil Chuich 50r¥lce needi Garden 4 Sundry 90208 1.553 10.407 1.035 3.435 2.977 15.735 2.492 5.731 347 523 3.717 49 98 1.779 145.685 98,008 1,553 10,988 1,035 3,435 2,977 15.735 2,492 5,7Jl 347 523 3,717 849 898 90.708 1.205 10.693 884 7AIO 98,508 1,30S 11,38 894 $82 895 2.978 16.426 8.392 2,971 18,428 6,392 9,289 305 227 4,201 e20 350 2,949 15780 305 227 4201 620 350 2.810 149.114 162 138 154229 FUND RAISNO • pUBL￿wry Sodnlmund trnI￿n9 events 839 839 839 839 Ji CHURCH WINAr￿lIENT& ADMWL%TRATIOII AdminlBtrator Po8tyo¢ & 8i•Uon•ry SubscTIpbonsLlcences Bank Chorgey 10.528 62 940 402 11.932 10.528 9.984 237 1.024 604 11.859 9,994 237 1,024 672 11,827 940 444 11,974 42 42 88 68 TOTAL RE8QURCES USED 159.950 ,S85 188.53S 183.488 8,702 172,18

PAROCHIALCHURCH COUNCL OF ST PETER'S RAveNSHEAD NOTES TO THE STATEMENT OF F4ANCL4LACTNrnES FLYth• y•ir•nd•d 31 O•e•mb•r 2025 RESOURCES USED 2025 2024 Jlbll CLERGY EXPENSES VicarlCur4te GBneral Exp•ns•s Vicarlcurate Telephone Rel1efVi￿r Vorger 467 300 271 515 1553 352 350 273 330 1305 Jlb12 CHURCH RUNNINGEXPÉNSES Cl•Bnlng Heat & light 8urance Water & rofv8• T•lophon• 2123 8290 1465 243 266 10407 2297 8465 1433 212 286 10693 31b13 CENTRE RUNNINGEXPENSES Cleanlng H•ot & light h)8urone• Wl8r & refu Flrg ￿fety11r0ln1n9 Telephone8roadband Markelng Non r•coverabl• VAT Hlr• eosts Fund rAlslng eosts Web Creallon Sunddes 1376 9445 628 839 1034 754 803 290 1832 9697 614 886 470 1252 399 321 70 464 103 319 1573S 16428 J(b)4 SUNDRY hospitaiistyirundral￿n9 Equlpment pho10￿PIer sundry outre8th 819 1028 600 383 20 787 600 174 218 1779 2830

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report Report to the trustees/ Charity Name St Peters PCC Ravenshead members of On accounts for the year 31 December 2025 Charity no ended (if any) Set out on pages 1-6 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 December 2025.

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 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 examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

I have no concerns and 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.

27/3/2026 Name: Rebecca Bowes Relevant professional FCCA qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 1 Misterton Crescent Ravenshead Nottingham NG15 9AX

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October 2018

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October 2018

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