## **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|
||-----|
|Revised Church Electoral Roll 2026|183|
||===|



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: 

- 1) £4600 carry over from 2025 to pay for the heating installation. 

- 2) £2500 in funds allocated in 2025 for a Parish Share top up payment. Unfortunately, the deadline for payment was missed so this will now be allocated to the 2026 Parish Share payment. 

## **Income** 

The main highlights for the year were: 

- Giving was £2000 above the amount given in 2024 

- £4600 was given to help cover the cost of the heating upgrade 

- Grants were received from the Diocese (£8000) and the Benefact Trust (£1500) 

## **Expenditure** 

The main areas of note for the year were: 

- Parish share payments were £12600 below the amount requested 

- Giving to other charities was £1000 below 2024 levels 

- We managed to reduce Church and Centre running costs by £1000 

## **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: 

- 1) Balance sheet 

- 2) Statement of Financial Activities 

   - a. Showing a high-level summary of Income and expenditure 

- 3) Detailed breakdown of Income 

- 4) Detailed breakdown of expenditure 

- 5) Breakdown of running costs 



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•nbh*d
R••&
Aloc•t•d
FurKIB
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Alboc4t•d
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Not•s
Unr••
FurKI
T+Jt•l
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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
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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
Tr*nAf•r ollth
BALANCES CARRED FORWARD
67
15
41
64.870
4240
IS J31
8S.141

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2,000
3,341
1,369
2,307
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4,343
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6.94
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210
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104
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9,032
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PAR*XHi4L 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
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H¢mg Mi¥¥lon¥& olh*rChurt* 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
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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
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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 F*4ANCL4LACTNrnES
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•
W*l8r & 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. 

- **Responsibilities and** As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation **basis of report** of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”). 

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: 

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

- the accounts do 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 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** 

**IER** 



**Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose** . 

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**October 2018** 

**IER** 

