The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Edmund, Roundhay Charity number 1131904 Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Edmund, Roundhav Tru5tees' feport Iconttnued) for the year ended 31 December 2025 Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 Contents Page Trustees, report 3to24 Examiner's report 25 Statement of financial activities 26 Balance sheet 27 Notes to the accounts 28to35
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Edmund, Roundhay Trustees, report for the year ended 31 December 2025 l. Statutory Data Reference and administrative details of the charity. its trustees and advisors St Edmund's Church is the parish church for Roundhay, situated in Lidgett Park Road. It is part of the Diocese of Leeds within the Church of England. The correspondence address is St Edmunds, Lidgett Park Rd. Leeds. LS8 IJN. The website is v4WW.Stedmundsroundhay.org.uk. The registered charity number is 1131904. Trustees who have served at any time from 1st January 202S until the date this report was approved are: Name Stephanie Bigglestone Sarah Brown Ted Fairfax Douglas Kipling Rev Michelle Lepine Paula Liverseidge Jean Livesey Judith Marles Peter Marles Amanda Richardson Terence Robson Anne Seller Mark Simpson Anne Smith Amanda Storer Rachel Wells Position PCC Member PCC Member PCC Membef Church Warden Chair of PCCIVicar PCC Member PCC Member/Secretary PCC Member PCC Member/Reader PCC Member PCC Member/Reader Rep Church Warden PCC Member PCC Member/Vice Chair PCC Member Deanery Synod Rep Dates Elected May 2025 Retired May 2025 Elected May 2025 Retired May 2025 Elected May 2025 Charity number 131904 Re81Stered in England and Wale5 Registered and princlpal address: St Edmunds's Church. Lidgett Park Road. Leeds. LS8 IJN Bankers Yorkshire Bank plc 370 Harrogate Rd Leeds LS17 6QA CCLA Investment Management Ltd Senator House 85 Queen Virtoria St London EC4V 4ET HSBC Bank plc 33 Park Row Leeds LSI ILD Bank of Scotland plc 300 Lawnmarket Edinburgh EHI 2PH Lloyds Bank plc Vicar Lane leeds LSI 6PN Independent examiner: Data Developments
The Parochlal Churth Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Edmund, Roundhay Trustees, repwt {continued) for ihe year ended 31 Oetember 2025 2. Structure, Governance and Management St Edmund's Parochial Church Council IPCC) has the responsibility of cooperating with the incurnbent. the Reverend Michelle Lepine. in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social, and ecumenical. The PCC 15 also responsible for: ensurin8 legal compliance with charity law and ecclesiastical law. in particular in the areas of safeguardin& finance. HR and data protection; and •care for the church building and churth hall so that they are best suited to the church's ministry and mission, induding its meeting spaces and its use for the benefit of the community. Objertlves and Acllvilles The PCC is comrnitted to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and to become part of our parish community at St Edmund's. The incumbent together with a small leadership team takes the responsibility of maintaining an overview of worship throughout the parish and plans our Services to involve the many groups that live within our parish. Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer and scripture, music, and sacrament. The PCC adopted the following vision statement in 2016= "God is calling us to become a Church that is growing because we are.. rooted and grounded in prayer. the bible and worship (guiding and empoweringl enabling people to belong and grow in faith (welcomin& nurturin& and caring) reaching out into our community (serving and witnessingl.- The overarching church focus is "Sharing God's generous love". Publlc Benefit Statement When planning our activities for the year. we have considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit and the supplementary guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. We try to enable ordinary people to live out their faith as part of OLsr parish community through: Worship and prayer; learnin8 about the Gospel: and developing their knowledge and trust in Jesus. Provision of pastoral care for people living in the parish and the wider community in partnership with our neiBhbouring parishes. Missionary and outreach work.
The Parochial Church Counal of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Edmund. Roundhay Trustees, report (continued) for the year ended 31 December 2025 3. Deanery Synod Meeting5, both online and in person at various locations ill the deanery. were held throughout the year and attended, where possible, by the Deanery Synod representative or the vicar. Matter5 relating to diocesan and parish finances, grants for fabric issues and particularly net zero projects. the Vacancy in See process following the retirement of Bishop Nick Baines and an Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel were among the topics presented and discussed. The meetings included sharing of ideas and parish challenges, deanery synod elections and visits from deanery and diocesan speakers, including Janet Edmond. Diocesan Stewardship Officer, and Revd Canon Kathryn Fitzimons. Rachel Wells qDeanery Synod Representatlve) Michelle Lepine (Vicar
The Parochial Churth Council of the E¢¢le5iastical Parish of St Edrnund. Roundhay Trustees, report Icontlnued) ftjr the year ended 31 December 2025 4. Vicar's Report The mission of God narrated throughout the Bible calls us to be brave in our sep4ice and commitment to God and in the shared mission and ministry to which he calls us. In Joshua 1.9 the Lord says to Joshua. "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid- do not be discouraged. for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you 80." Indeed. the actions and interactions of Jesus throughout his earthly life were radical and new for their time but necessary for the growth and flourishing of God's Church and people. 2025 has been a year of making important decisions. havin8 courage to try new thin8s, and making changes at St Ed's, alongside strengthenin& and consolidating the many good existin8 practices and activities. These have been necessary to continue to ensure good governance, safeguarding and administration, develop robust financial processes and fulfil our aims and objettives for worship. outreach and discipleship across all ages and areas of church life and the wider community. In July our Director of Music, Robert Marles, made the decision to leave to spend more time with his family and we continue to send him our prayers and best wishes for the future. His departure after many years of participation and leadership with St Edmund's choir was loss. Nevertheless. this gave us the opportunity and impetus to consider what future worship patterns at St Ed's would look like, building on existing strengths but also lookin8 for different opportunities to develop intergenerational worship and different worship styles that would help us go deeper with God. encourage new worshippers. and facilitate wider, more collaborative worship leadership. The new First Sunday All Together worship service, streamlined evening Taizé and Holden services and other expressions of worship, such as Café Church, Worship Wild and PRAY4 are already beginning to see our church family grow deeper, youn8er. more diverse. and more confident in faith. Furthermore, our weekly attendan across these seThices has shown growth in number5. including some record numbers at some of our Christmas services. Change can be uncomfortable, but I have been so encoura8ed to see so many more people involved in confidently leading and serving across the church and I thank each member of our church family for being brave enou8h to embrace necessary change, take risks and try new things. Although our initial attempts have been unsuccessful in finding 3 new person to lead our choir, with the expert guidance of our dedicated or8ani5t, Mike Rodgers. existing and new choir members have stepped up to lead and offer their talents. We are blessed by 50 much musical talent in our church family. l am very grateful to Mike and all the St Ed's choir and musicians for the new talents. continued dedication. and exciting repertoire they are bringing. We look forward to 2026 and further development of music and worship. Other priorities this year have been to develop children's and youth work. deepen our discipleship and strengthen our administrative processes as well as our financial management and processing. We are building platformsfor the future and have seen huge
The Parochial Church Counal of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Edmund, Roundhay Trustees, report {continued} for the year ended 31 December 2025 progress in all these areas. the detai15 of which can be found in the individual sections of this report. Many people volunteer across a range of areas of church life at St Ed's. There are too manv people to name individually, but please know that I notice all that you do. and l am very grateful foryou. A hu8e thanks. however. must go to Ted Fairfax for his knowledge and dedication to maintaining the fabric of our amazing church and hall buildings. to Jean Livesey for guiding on all areas of PCC and governance. and this year especially to Carol Milburn, Parish Safeguarding Officer whose incredible work in developing our use of the safeguarding dashboard and hub to ensure a church-wide commitment to the safety and wellbeing of each one of us received high praise at our Archdeacon's Visitation in September this year. Our treasurer, Guy Millichamp, bookkeeper, Jill Millichamp, and all members of the newly established Finance & Stewardship team have worked patiently and tirelessly in bringing us to a robust. stable. and solid financial position in terms of financial management. processin& and budgeting. The group also steered us through a successful stewardship campaign, paying our Parish Share in full. and enabling some new and exciting projects to be possible in the new year. The generosity of the whole church family, giving both time and money. is a blessingto us. Finally. my thanks also go the retired priests. Martin Tanner and Paul Tudge, lay readers. Terry Robson and Peter Marles. all the wardens and especially. Churchwarden Anne Seller, for supporting and encouraging me in my first full year as Vicar at St Ed's, and enriching my own spiritual life this past year with their own faith. wisdom. generosity and grace. l am so looking forward to continuing to love and serve God. the wider community and one another again in 2026. Revd Mlchelle Leplne (V6carl
The Parochial Churth Council of the Ecdesiastlcal Parlsh of St Edmund. Roundhay Trustees, report (continued) for the year ended 31 Decernber 2025 5. Churchwarden Report At last year's APCM we welcomed Richard Storer as a new Assistant Warden. This enlarged the team to myself, Ted Fairfax. Judith Marles. Anne Smith and Richard. We meet every couple of months to look at general church issues and set a Warden5' Rota for attending services. Often, jobs that are laid down to the Churchwarden are shared at this meeting. All the Assistant Wardens are involved in lots of areas of church life and thi5 help5 to relieve the pressure on me as single warden. I would like to expre55 my thanks to Ted. Judith, Anne and Richard for all they have done durin8 2025 and hopefvlly will continue to do in 2026. Also, my thanks go to Doug Kipling for his service. He stood down at the last APCM after serving for 7 years. His commitment and diligence to the fabric of both our church and church hall will be gatIV missed. His'partin8 shot. to me was a safety audit on the church building alerting me to the future implementation of Martyn's Law. This covers the emergency and evacuation procedures for buildings over a certain capacity and in the event of a terrorist emergency. Following recommendations in his report. emergency IiEhting over the Fire Exit signs 15 now in place and we have improved the illumination over the Health and Safety board. All fire extinguishers have been serviced and some moved to more prominent places. We a150 updated our Fire Evacuation Plan and had practice drills vacating the building during our different church services. 8uddies are now in place to a55iSt the less able-bodied individuals to evacuate the building. and there are marshals to cover each of the exits. Further actions relating to Martyn's Law are outlined in the Fabric report. Throughout 2025 we started to make efficiency savings around utilities by surrendering the landline and going to a broadband only package. The line was not needed, and the number not publicised. This saved us over £50 a month. We a150 changed elertricity supplier. Our new contractor has installed smart rneters for more accurate billing and that. combined with power generated from the solar panels has brought our electricity bills down by a considerable amount lapprox 213rds). We have also seen the renewal of the Net Zero Carbon Project. After a false start in 2024, St Eds had a new audit in September 2025. A small team reviewed the report and are looking to launch various initiatives in 2026 to greatly reduce our carbon f¢xitprint. Fundraising conrinued apace. with our regular event5 such as the Curry and Quiz Night, and Summer and Christmas Fayres. The Watercolour Group mounted an exhibition in late 2024 which was a great success. so this was repeated in 2025 and looks set to be an annual event. Sales of their beautiful Christmas and Easter cards have also now become a regular source of income. -one off's- like the paint pot to take donations for the hall decoration fund were also successful, and I would like to thank Jill Millichamp and Paul Elli5 for keeping US straight with claiming Gift Aid on any donations that we could. Thanks also to Julie Meakin for clairning back the VAT on eligible expenditure under the Listed Places of Worship scheme. Sadly, this scheme has now dosed so our bills will be a little higher in 2026. The hire of the churth building is a further Income stream. We host several classical concerts throughout
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecdesiastical Parish of St Edmund, Roundhay Trustees, report (continued) for the year ended 31 December 2025 the year. our two regular performers are Leeds Festival Chorus and Leeds Sinfonia, both of whom hold 4 concerts a year. It's not always about raising funds. A major community event for us was the hosting of the Ubuntu Children's Choir from Uganda and Kenya. We were contacted by the UK Tour organisers when one venue let them down. We were delighted to host a wonderful bunch of young people for 2 nights and enjoyed a fantsstic concert and fellowship with them. All our hosts are up for a return visit! Churche5 regularly receive visits from the Archdeacon to ensure that we are keeping up with our responsibilities to both the diocese and the national church. This 'Vi5itation' looks at our h'nances, our overall compliance with church requirements such as safeguarding, as well as our maintenance re8iSters and other key d¢xuments. We are delighted to report that the Archdeacon was very impressed in what we have been able to maintain since his last visit, despite our issues with absence and vacancv. Looking back, we can see that 2025 was a year of new beginnings. From new service patterns to refurbishing part5 of our church hall; from new fellowship groups to Little Sparks. It's been an exciting year. with lots of things to take forward into 2026 and beyond. Anne Seller (Churchwarden)
The Parochlal Churth Council of the Ecdeslast5cal Parfsh of St Edmund. Roundhay Trustees, report (continued) for the year ended 31 December ZOZ5 6. Treasurer's Report Financial Review The net income for the year was £18k, which is a big change frorn the deficit of £58k in 2024. This year we have seen restricted funds rise by £IOk which is largely due to donations for the installation of a battery to supplement the solar pafflels previously installed in 2024. Our planned giving and tax recovery has risen in response to a stewardship campaign during the year. and we have also benefitted from several large one-off gifts. This has rneant that we have been able to cover the Oiocesan share in full, plus an additional contribution towards an underpayment from 2023. The Hall continues to present a financial challenge, and some further investment work on the hall area has led to a deficit of £IOk for the year (2024: £17k deficit). The funds balance carried forward represents a healthy £S4k unrestricted and £28k restricted. Post Balance Sheet events The core congregation has continued to support the thurch with standin8 orders representing approximately 90% of the church's normal unrestricted donations. We have also seen an increase in giving by electronic 8ivin8. The church paid 12 parish shares in 2025 plus a back share. The PCC have considered future cash flow forecasts and believe that the accounts should be prepared on a going concern basis, and liabilities will continue to be met. The PCC are actively looking at ways of generating additional income. Reserves and investments policy We aim to hold the equivalent of approximately 3 months unrestricted payments in reserves to smooth out fluctuations and meet emergencies. We are currently at less than 2 months. and so will continue to try to run at a surplus each year. It is our policy to invest the short-term investment fund balances (both restricted and unrestricted) with the CCLA Church of England Deposit Funds. Guy Millicharnp (Treasurer) 10
The Parochial Church Councll of the Eccleslastical Parlsh of St Edmund. Roundhav Trustees, report Icontinued) for the year ended 31 December 2025 7. PCC Secretarfs Report Churchwardens, PCC Members and Deanery Synod Members are elected at the APCM which in 2025 was held on Sunday 18th May. PCC members are trustees of St Edmund's Church. PCC members during 2025 were.'_ Stephanie Bigglestone {from May 20251. Sarah Brown, Ted Fairfax, Douglas Kipling (Churchwarden until June 20251. Rev Michelle Lepine (Vicar}, Paula Liverseidge (from May 20251, Jean knvesey IPCC Secretary), Judith Marles (until May 2025). Peter Marles, Amanda Richardson, Terry Robson (Licensed Lay Minister repl, Anne Seller Ichurchwardenl, Mark Simpson (from May 2025). Anne Smith (Vice Chair}. Amanda Storer, Rachel Wells IPCC Member until May 2025: Oeanery Rep from May 2025) Photos are on the Church noticeboard adjacent to the North Porch. The PCC met 10 times in 2025. Michelle also organised an Away Day on Saturday October 41h at Holy Trinity Ripon, which ten members of the PCC attended. to discuss St Edmund's Mission priorities and begin to formulate a Mission Action plan. We a55e55ed our current position for adults and children, noting areas we already do well and areas where we could do more. Every PCC meetin8 always begins and ends with worship. Throughout the year PCC has received monthly reports from the Vicar and Churchwardens, the Safeguarding Officer, Carol Milburn, and a financial report from the Finance and Stewardship Team. We also received regular reports from the Fabric and Hall Committees. Michelle and our Safeguarding Officer meet regularly, and Carol attended our Away Day and the September PCC meeting. Durin8 the year PCC have deliberated a wide range of issues and concerns. including church services, finances, church grounds. risk assessments. mission opportunities, external and internal noticeboards and solar panels battery package. In February we were delighted to hear that a new Finance and Stewardship Committee had been formed. Guy and Jill Millichamp had volunteered to prepare the accounts for 2024 with ongoing help from David Mitchell. Jill agreed to act as bookkeeper for 2025 and Guy took on the role of treasurer as a temporary measure. Throughout the year the PCC reviewed amended and approved a raft of policies including Safeguarding. Data privacy. Domestic Abuse. Complaints and Environment. PCC voted to renew Sarah Small'5 contract as Hall Lettings Co-ordinator. In March the PCC were saddened to learn that Rob Marles had resigned from the p05t of Director of Music. A Music and Worship Focus group was set up to look at our services and music requirements. 11
The Parochial Churth cn¢11 of the Eccleslastlcal Parish of St Edmr. Roundhay Trustees, report (tontlnued) for the year ended 31 December 2025 The PCC endorsed a new pattern of services which was implemented in September 2025 which included a Non-Eucharistic Service at 10am on the First Sunday of the month and Café style worship with breakfast on the fifth Sunday of the month. A job description for a part time Music Direttor was approved in July and the post was advertised. Unfortunatety. no applications were received. After seeking professional advice, it was agreed to advertise for two part time posts- Choir Leader and Worship Group Leader. Approval for the purchase of Churchsuite. a church management systern, to streamllne and centralise our church administration was given by PCC. The Archdeacon's Visitation took place on September 22 Michelle reported that the Archdeacon had been very positive and the meeting had been very produttive. Findings were shared with the congregation. Guy Millichamp produced a budget for 2026 and reported that the Stewardship Carnpaign had been successful. Money had been allocated in the budget for 3 Part time administrator for next year. A Reverse Advent Calendar designed by Paula L1Vee1dge to raise funds for our Mission Partners, prison work in Brazil was approved and launched at the end of November. The PCC were encouraged to hear about new group5 being set up for ourchildren and young people. Little Sparks. our new ToddlerGroup was re-launched at the end of January. A Youth Bible Study Group had its first meeting in November and plans are being made for a group for school years 7-10. Douglas Kiplin8 resi8ned as Churchwarden in June this year. We owe him a huge debt for hi5 Sterling work over so many years. Judith Marles. term of office as a PCC member also ended in May. We give thank5 for Judith's continued ministry at St Edmund's. PCC members bring various gifts, skills and life experiences to PCC meetings and are involved in a wide variety of church activities. 2025 has been an exciting and challen8in8 year for St Edmund's and we look for•vard to next year with confidence. So many people contribute to the life of St Edmund's induding our retired clergy and Licensed Lay Readers- but on behalf of the PCC I would like to offer heartfelt thanks to our Vicar, Michelle and Warden, Anne Seller. We have been greatly blessed by their ministry this year. Jean Llvesey (PCC Secretary) 12
The Parochlal Church Councll of the Ecclesiastfcal Parish of St Edmund. Roundhav Trustees, report {continued) for the year ended 31 December 2025 8. Fabric, Goods & Ornaments Report 2025 was a busy yearfor the Fabric Committeewith 6 meetings on routine upkeep of the buildings and installations lor both the Church and Church Hall. In June 2025 we additionally met with Tom Crooks. our InspectingArchitect. to review our continuing response to the content and implications of condition ieports for each building, includingthe Quinquennial Inspection ofthe church presented in 2023. By then we had also identified that the solai panels installed in 2024would provide greater benefit with the inslallation of storage batleries. At the same time. furtherto concerns raised by Douglas Kipling in June, we considered with Tom howwe should plan to process any relevant effects of "Martyn's Law upon our emergency evacuation measures."Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (ln force earliest May 20271 As a result, we have the following Fee Proposals from Tom". 1. High-level QI Repairs to the Church & Church Hall-p July 2025- £5.300 + VAT_ pendingstages 1+2 appointment £2.450 + VATfor schedule of works and tendering in 2026. 2. Proposed New Battery Installation- W July 2025- £2.275 + VAT- accepted. 3. Proposed'warmer Welcome. Project Church Hall- 1P'July 2025- T&Cs only pendingdevelopment of scope and budget. 4. Proposed New Access Ramp to the North Transept- 7" July 2025- Quoted but awaiting review of Home Office Policy Paper Overarching Fact5heet update April 2025. The most recent information (April 20261 regardingcapitslwork5 costs for each of the above elements: 1. Dependenl on schedule of works and tenders butthe order of £50k is to be expected. 2. Based on elements quoted or estimated. including Fees, the budget costs are £12,725 excludingVAT and funding is in place at £12.500. Whilst VAT is no longer recoverable through LPOW (Listed 8¢eS ofworship scheme). it is likelythat low rate or zero VAT is chargeable under Energy-saving materials and heating equipment (VAT Notice 708161 3. With the establishment of the Emmaus Room in December 2025. ideas forthe development of the Warmerwelcome Project can begin to form during 2026. Although some decofation and softfurnishing improvements have been started there is much to be done on the structure, not forgetting surface water drainage improvements. 4. It must be determined if a new access ramp is necessary. In the meantime, an EVAC chair has been purchased and is to be located at the North Transept door. Any majorwork undertaken requires us to seek permission from the Diocese through a Faculty. Other minorworks can come under List A or List B applications. where lesser or even no permissions are required. 13
The Parothial Churth Counal of the Ecclesiastlcal Parfsh of St Edmund, Roundhav Trustees. report Icontlnuedl for the year ended 31 ()ecember 2025 At the end of 2025. Carried forward from 2024, we have two Faculties on our Active Cases file. One being in relation to the felling of five leyiandii and consequential works carried out in 2022, the outsianding matter beingthe recordingof the planting of 15 replacement trees13 for each one felled). This action has been completed with 3 newlrees in the grounds, and sponsorship of 12trees planted elsewhere locally in 2025 by arrangements with REAP (certificate awaited). The other is a Ihree-part Faculty, completion date previously extended toJanu8ry 2025, which can now be closed. the coverage and status of this being: Solar panels- completed. Now foll0vd by Battery Installation. Installation of air source heat pump system forihe side chapel. Superseded by Nett Zero Carbon projects. Alterations to the school room in the Church Hall. Superseded bywarmer Welcome Project. Other List A or B projects undertaken during 2025 include: Changes to broadband in the Church Hallto provide forguestor hirer access. Decorating of lobby, corridors. staircase and landings in the Church Hall. Removal of damp damaged plaster and replasteringto areas of wall in classroom J4 (now the Emmaus Room) and redecorating. Also. replacement of rainwater downpipe to eliminate soakingof rnasonry. Installation of illuminaled emergency exit signs inlernally at all four enlrancelexits tolfrom the nave. The next Quinquennial Inspection on the Church is due in 2028. and significantwork needs to be done before the next report. All routine inspections and testing have been carried outwithin the timescales required by our insurers. Thanks go to Anne Sellervtho makes sure that these happen. The inventory remains upto date and complete. Thanks go tojudith Marles who again took on this task. I would like to extend grateful thanks to members ol the Fabric Committee and PCC for theirsupport. time and energy Ven to the administrative and practical tasks vA)ich make St Edmund's Church and Church Hallsuch welcoming spaces. for our congregations and the widercommunity. Ted Falrfax (Fabrlc Commlttee Chair) 14
The Parochlal Church Council of the Ecdeslastical Parish of St Edmund. Roundhay Trustees, report (contlnued) for the year ended 31 December 20Z5 9. Parish Safeguarding Report Ensuringwe meet our statutorysafeguarding iequirements ourvicar Michelle, the PCC and I strive to make St Edmunds a safe place and environment for all people lowork and worship in. We believe that have an environment where safeguarding has become a natural part ofour thinking. planningand working. To make sure thatwe are keeping everything up to date we use the Parish Dashboard. This is an online recording system forsafeguarding policies. slatutory requirements. training. record keeping and more besides. This enables allour documents to be kept in one place and when updated regularly it makes sure Ihatwe are in the best position that we can be with compliance. When used with the Safeguarding Hub we ensure that all people who need anytraining modules are up to date and reminded in a timely manner when these need renewing. A priority in 2025 has been to populate the Safeguarding Dashboard and Hub and embed it into church life as an ongoing working tool. Al our YecentArchdeacon's Visitation. we received a very positive response, and Archdeacon Paul was impressed with how farwe had come with our use ofthe dashboard. and he even found some things thatwe are doingthat he had not seen before. Michelle and I meet regul8rlyto update our records. usingthe Dashboard, ensuringthat we are doing allwe can to keep our activilies and community supported and safe. We are grateful to Bethan Mccreath. who has come on board this yearto SUPPOrt our safer recruitment processes and continue to give thanks lorAmanda Storer who oversees our DBS checks. Safeguarding is a regular item on monthly PCC meetingagendas and written reports are regularly given to the PCC. In accordance with good practice, I have committed to attend two PCC meetings in person each year. A few safeguarding issues have arisen duringthe yearforwhich I have always had good advice and help from the Diocese SafeguardingTeam. We store anynecessary paper records in a locked cabinet in the Church Office. l attended the PCC Away Day in Octoberwhere we worked through some exercises about promoting a healthyand safe culture to ensure that we are connected and workingtogether. Thankyou to allthose in our church communitywho take on roles enablingall our Church Activities to take place and to every memberwho sees safeguarding as everyone's responsibility. Thankyou for all the training thatyou do to make sure they are run safely. Carol Milburn (Parish Safeguarding Officer) 15
The Parochial Churth Counal of the Ecdesiastical Parish of St Edmund. Roundhay Trustees, report (continued) for the year ended 31 December 20Z5 10. Church Hall Report The past twelve months have been a steady and positive year for St Edmund's Church Hall. We have continued to build on the strong foundation of regular hirers, maintaining excellent relationships and consistent bookings across the week. Our re8ular user groups remain committed and reliable. and we are pleased to report that many of our ad hoc hirers have retumed for repeat bookings. This reflects the positive experience people have when usin8 the hall and the reputation we continue to develop within the wider community. During 2025 we successfully implemented a second consecutive annual rate increase. This decision was made in response to rising operational and maintenance costs. l am pleased to report that the increases were introduced without major issues, and we experienced no Sl8nificant loss of re8ular hirers as a result. This demonstrates both the value of the facilitv and the strength of our ongoing relationships. Alongside this, we have continued to strengthen our administrative systems and day-to-day operational processes. Improvements to booking processes, policy irnprovements, invoicin8 and general coordination have helped ensure greater clarity, consistency and efficiency in the running of the hall. These changes support both our hirers and the wider church by helping the hall operate in a more streamlined and sustainable way. There has been one significant change this year. After more than eight years of dedicated service, we said a sad goodbye to William, our long-standing cleaner. We are extremely grateful for his commitment and contribution to the smwth running of the hall over many vear5. A new cleanin8 supplier ha5 now been appointed and. while any transition takes tirne, the new arrangement appears to be bedding in well. Overall. the hall remains a well-used and valued community space. Priorities moving into 2026 include continuing to Strengthen relationships with existing hirers, encouraging repeat ad hoc bookings. and ensuring that income keeps pace with rising costs so that the hall remains financially sustainable. Sardh Small {Hall Lettings c(0rdInator) 16
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Edmund, Roundhay Truslees, report {continued) for the year ended 31 December 2025 11. Mission and Ministry Report Worship and Teaching Forthe most part of 2025, worship at St Edmund's. on Sunday rnornings. centred round 8 10am Sunday Holy Communion service which was adapted in the month for baptisms. ad-hoc all-age and parade services. and other specific occasions such as Mothering Sunday. Harvest and Remembrance Sunday. Followingthe departure of the Director of Music in July, a small focus group. comprisingthe organist. some members of the choir and PCC, and the vicar. metto explore newworship patterns, taking into account the diversity ofthe existingworshipping community at Si Ed's. diocesan objectives to encourage youngerfamilies and children, and a desire to welcome new people of all ages into the church lamily. From September. a once-monthly non- Eucharistic service for all ages was introduced on the Firstsunday of the month. and a Family Communion service on the third Sundayofthe month which is adaptable and 8ccessible to younger members and baptism families as needed. There is also an 8am said Holy Communion service each Sundaywhich continues unchanged and provides a quiet and reflective worship space. The Sundayevening services were streamlined, removingthose seNices with dwindling atlendance. We now hold twice monthly lay-led evening services ofTaizé and Holden Evening prayerwhich are well attended and reflect the enjoyment at St Ed's of contemplative worship. These changes meantwe had space in our liturgical calendar, and accordingto available resources, to introduce new and fresh expressions of worship aswe seek to strengthen God's Church in Roundhay. In 2025 we introduced a quarterly 10am Café Church seNice whenever there is a fifth Sunday in the month. a quarterly whole Church evening prayer service. also on the fifth Sunday of the month, called Pray4. and an outdoor service three times a yearat 4pm called Worship Wild. which focuses on our care for creation and environmental action. The worshipping environment in church continues to be enhanced by our audio-visual and sound equipment and improved lighting. We are graleful also to everyone who volunteers towelcome. serle refieshments and assist in a multitude of other ways at these services. Teaching mostlyfollowsthe Church of England's liturgical calendar and readings, wilh occasionaltargeted sermon series and teaching as required. In Februarywe followed a 4-week teaching on discipleship and in Septemberfocused on a 3-week stewardship teaching series about servingGod with ourtime. talents. and treasure. We are beginningto see growth across our services. both in number. diversity. and depth of discipleship. Not all of these are easy to measure. however, average attendance at some ofour services can be an indication: 17
The Parochlal Church Council of the EcdesiastScal Parish of St Edmund, Roundhay Tru5tees' report (contlnuedl for the year ended 31 December 2025 Serylre Typ• 8am HOL ComMunn 10am First SundayAltogeth8rWor5hip 10am Hol Communion 11am Midweek Holycwimunion 6.30 m Taizé rn Holden 19 115 14 21 16 St Edmund's has a popular choir. and despite the departure of the Directorof Musi¢, the choir continues to lead us in our musicalworship most Sundays. Inevitably. some ot our choir members have taken the opportunity to step down after manyyears of service, but we continue to be blessed by manyexisting and sorne new choir members. Sadly, at the beginningol 2025. the numbei of children in the choirwas already small 8nd has disappeared altogether in 2025. We hope that a new Choir Leaderwill inject fresh energy into this area. The choir has a varied repertoire and engages increasingly in contemporary as wellas traditional choral music with choir members involved in heipingto choose the music tor our sep4ices. Our Christmas festival seNiceswere directed by Graham Pawley and included additional members from ourchurch and elsewhere joining in. Attendance at manyof our Christmas services. including Music for Advent and Carols by Candlelight. saw largelyincreased numbers of people attending than in some previous years. We are verygrateful to Giaham for overseeingthe music in these seniices for us. SERVICE 2026 Att¢ndan¢• 100 Music for Advent Ceiols by Candlelighl Crib 1 Crib 2 Midni hi Chri3tm?8 Day 8am Christmas Day 152 10am 315 367 224 111 15 Extra musicians take part in ourTaizé and Holden seNices and we are indebled to our Organist/Pianist. Mike. other musicians, and the choirfortheirdedication. These evening seNices are tayled and mythanks goto ourtwo licensed layreaders for overseeingthese. The newworship patterns recognise the need for choir members and the Choir Leaderto enjoy regular rest and lime to worship themselves and we hope this will be appealing8swe lookto tind a new Choir Leader in 2026. There is a weekly midweek Holy Communion service and 8 dedicated team which prays In church on Thursday mornings each week. as well as a monthlyjulian Prayer meeting. 18
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastlcal Parlsh of St Edmund. Roundhay Trustees, report {contlnued) for the year ended 31 December 2025 The aesthetics ofthe church building and the liturgical decorations and flowers are a significant and beautif ul aid to worship and prayer for all who experience the building for whatever Teason. hlldroD.You.th &lamlli Reinstatingchildren's. and youth work has been a locus for 2025. All ministryfor children. youth and families is currently undertaken by an amazing ieam of gifted and committed volunteers with inputfrom Ihe vicarwhen required. There continues to be a dedicated Junior Church team. which meets at least twice monihlyduringterm-time. and which follows similarthemes to the main congregation. It has been a joylo see the young people and their leaders more included and involved in weekly services through settingthe scene, sharingtheir learningwith the congregation atihe end of the services, and involvement in leading other parts of some of the different services, such as readings, games, and prayers. We never cease to be arnazed at the spiritual and theological insights that ouryounger church family give us. A big achievement in 2025 is the new Little Sparks @St Ed's Toddler Group. This began small in January 2025 and after much prayer and discussion trom a dedicated team. Little Sparks approaches ils first birthdaywith a growing core gaihering of over 20 adults and over 30 toddlers each week. Its aim is forfriendship. support and community and we have seen wonderful relationships developing. A particularjoy is seeing some of ourioddler families comingalong to otherchildren's and community events throughout theyear, includingchristmas services. and occasionally our Sunday services. We say a little prayertogether at the end and the enthusiastic'AMEN' said bythe toddlers and theirErown-ups brings a smile io ourfaces. Alongside this. we continue to hold our ever-popular Light Stop Partywhich in 2025 attracted a total of 410 people as part of a Hallowe'en trail across Roundhay. During the Easter holidays we offered an Easter Funzone session in our Church Hall. providing games, Easter crafts. toddler toys and refreshments free of charge to families in the school holidays. In 2025 aroun(J seventy-five people came alongto the event. In earlyAutumn. two new groups were established to encourage fellowship and discipleship amongyoung adulis and ieenagers: Rockingst Ed's YoungAdults Group.is a group for over 18's which meets weekly in the Hesco Lounge. or elsewhere. Otheryoung adult and youth groups are just beginning as the year ends, including a Bible Study Group forteenagers in schoolyears 11-13. We are a sponsoring church for Guidingand Scout Association uniformed organisations and have a purpose-built Guide and Scout headquarters on site. Throughout 2025 we continued to extend a welcome to uniformed groups and theirfamilies across our range 19
The Parochlal Church Councll of the Ecclesiastical Parfsh of 5t Edmund, Roundhay Tru5tees' report (continued) for the year ended 31 December 2025 ofservices. including some of the newly established Services. and welcome them into the church buildingfortheir gatherings and activilies. In recentyears we have seen greater cultural and faith diversityamong the young people and leaders within our uniformed groups which we welcome and celebrate. However. this has meant declining attendance al tradilional parade services. Consequently. we have worked hard in 2025 to develop a different. more inclusive pattem of worship towhich they are invited. Following a meetingwith some of the leaders we created a termly newsletter so that all the groups are informed of SeiCeS and activilies of interest. We hope to see more of our uniformed groups and their leaders enjoyingourservices and furtherdevelopment ofthese relationships in 2026. It is always a privilege towork with the schools in our parish or nearby community and we welcomed Christmas performances from Gledhow Primaryschool. MoorAllerton Halt Prirnary School and John Jamieson School. Additionally. severalclasses from Moor Allerton Hall Primary School visited the church in 2025 lo leam all about St Edmund. and sacred texts, including gn ancientfamily Bible belongin8 to ourvicar. Michelle. It was a joyto visit Gledhow Primary School to share the Easter storywith their Reception classes in March 2025 and a furtherdelightwhen the Year 10111 GCSE classes from Allerton Grange School came to hearall about Christian Sacraments and to ask our vicar all about Christlan ethics and herownfaithjourney in November 2025. Dlsolp We continue to work in close partnership with churches of other denominalions in our local area and with the otherchuwches. StAndreWs Roundhay Uniied Reformed Church and Lidgett Park Methodist Church. with whom we have a Covenant agreement. We revised ourjoint worship programme in 2025 to include some intentional discipleship opportunities and, as wellas the annual shared Lent course. we led a Hope Explored discipleship course duringseptember. Forty-five people across the churches attended the Lent course in February and twenty-nine came along to Hope Explored in September. St Ed's also ran confirmation coursesfor both adults and young people during March and April and. in May. confirmed orwelcomed into the Anglican communion S adults and 5young people in ajoyful serrfice atwhich Bishop Arun. Bishop of Kirkstsll led and presided. This wonderful service was preceded just 2 weeks earlier by a lull immersion baptism on Easler Day-the first full immersion baptism at St Edmund's Church for manyyears. Among the m8nyways that members ofour congregations share God's love in the community is through respondingto the needs of others and so¢i81 action. We are particularly thankfulto be able to support individuals in the older sector of our 20
The Parochial Church Counal of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Edmund. Roundhay Trustees, report Icontinued) for the year ended 31 December 2025 congregation and community by continuing to hold weeklylunches and activities in church on Tuesdays in partnershipwith RVS. as well as monthly TeaCosy+ gatherings in Brackenwood Community Centre to support those with dementia and their carers. Both are always well attended. We remain a dementia friendly church. Three times 8 week. our Church Hall is open to the public to come along and receive a bag offood collected the previous eveningfrom local retailers. This is an effort to prDvide food resources for the community and reduce food wasle. Addilionally. we hold other eventswhich enable relationships to be developed between church and the wider local community. including Open Art Studios and Heritage Open Day. An additional and exciting opportunity presented itselflo us in June 2025 when Ironman came to Leeds. St Edmund's Church was chosen to host an Iron Prayer event in partnership with Ihe Ironman UK chaplaincy team and we welcomed some fifty athletes and spectators to a wonderful prayer seNice on the evening priorto the event. On the day of Ironman itself we opened our church and grounds to provide respite and refreshments to many of the volunteers and spectators. As always, so much work happens from lots ofvolunleers to make all this possible and it is greatly appreciated. As 2025 ended, we were excited to open our newly named Emmaus Room in the Church Hall with a coffee, cake and carols morning. We are keen to expand our provision and presence in our well-used Church Hall. and set about. in August. to clear out and begin to renovate the old schoolroom (J4}. previously used for storage. A team oftwenty-five people participated in'skip Sunday. to clear out the room. This same team stood together and prayed about how it may be used in the future. Thanks to everyone who cleared. swept. stripped and painted wal15. but a special mention must go to Steve Sellerwho gave a lot 4Jf time and skill to some of the heavywork. We look forward with expectation to see how use of this room will evolve to serve the community. Admini.slralioDLnd Gwornanog. The PCC agreed in 2025 to implement new infrastructure for organising and managing information and documents essential for church life. Following research and consultation itwas decided thatwe would invest in SharePointfor secure sharing and storage of documeniation and Churchsuite for more effeciively managing church information and ensuring compliance with GDPR. Work has started to implement these systems and will continue into 2026. Mi.g.s.io.n Po.rtn.erships St. Edmund's Church continues to support one overseas mission partner. Andy and Kati Walsh from CMS. through financial support and prayer. We receive regular updates on their work in Brazil and participated in an additional fundraising activity for their work in December 2025. Thanks to the creative talents ofone of our PCC members, Paula 21
The Parochial Church Councll of the Eccleslastical Parish of St Edmund. Roundhav Trustees, report (contSnued) for the year ended 311)ecember 2025 Liverseidge. a large proportion of our church familytook part in an Advent Challenge to pray for the work of Andy and Kati. send them Christmas messages and prayers. and raise additional moneyforthem. As well as supporting the work of CMS, we collected bedding and pyjamas for a local bed poverty charity, Zafach. as part of our DecemberGift Service. and toys for Leeds Children's Charityat Lineham Farm. Additionally, we collected and donated non- perishable foods and ioiletries to PAFRAS. a charityworkingwith refugee families and asylum seekers in Leeds. and Leeds N&W Foodbank as part of our Harvest Festival. We were delighted io welcome representatives of both these charities lo our services and hearfirsl-hand abouttheir work. Furthermore. through our annual Christingle service in January, we were able to financially support The Children's Society. The collections forsome of ourchristmas Serviceswere in aid ofWaterAid. A focus for 2026 will be to form a new Mission Partnerships Group and expand our involvementwith local. national. and global mission partners. Pastoral care in the parish is builton deep and long-term relationships both within the church congregation and the parish. St Edmund's is an important part ofcommunity life and is a focus for baptisms. weddings. and funerals. Pastoral care is prominent in all three settings. Preparaiion for baptisms is overseen by a baptism co-ordinator, Gill Malpas. and the vicar, to ensure all preparingfor this significant and joyful life event are well prepared and cared for. Wedding preparation in 2025was overseen bythe vicar. There is a bereavement team which cares for all those who seek help in grief. Team members offer postfuneralvisils if needed and send cards to families on the firsl anniversaryof their bereavement. They organise awell-attended annual memorial seNice that is much appreciated by many in the wider community. The bereavementteam have met several times wilh the vicarlhis yearto discuss additional pastoral and bereavement care needs in church and the widercommunity. In March. the team held an open church coffee moming called Mum's the Word to come alongside anyone forwhom Motheringsunday is a difficult time. In October. several team members attended end of life care training at St Gemma's Hospice to expand their own knowledge and experience. Occasional Offic• 8a t13ms INed(Jings Funerals mber kn 2025 10 Congregation members participate in a wide r8nge of local activities outside of the parish church and much pastoral care and attention is undertaken quite naturally and genuinely. The same is true of Bible Studygroups and House groups. ofwhich St Ed's has three, and whereby members of the groups support one another prayerfully. 22
The Parochlal Churth Council of the Ecdeslastical Parish of St Edmund, Roundhav Trustees, report (Connued1 lor the year ended 31 Decernber 2025 spiritually. and pastorally. Congregation members are prominent in ensuring those who would not OtheISe be able to attend worship are provided with lifts, or a firm hand to hold! Home cornmunion distribution is a prominentfeature in the parish to cater for the needs ofthose who are in nursing homes. ill or housebound and there is a strong team of Lay Eucharislic Ministers. Pastoral care assistants are embedded in the life of the church and in the Care of congregation members and with input from clergy. Mlchèlle Leplne (Vlcar) Approved by the board of trustees on 20 Apfil 2026 Signed 23
The Parochial Churth Council of the Etdesiastical Parfsh of St Edmund. Rourbdhav Independent examiner's report to the trustees of The Parochlal Church Councll of the Ecclesla$tl¢al Parl$h of St Edmund. Roundhay Registered charity number: 1131904 I report on the accounts for the year ended 31st De¢ember 2025 which ale set out on the following pages. BoJN2GllyoIqw0n•lbllI£• of th• Ttu$t•oJ al1ndOn( Exarninor The charity's trustees are responsible forthe preparation of the eccounts. The ¢harity'S trustees consider that an audit is not required forthis 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 a¢covnis under Section 145 of ihe Charities Act. to follow the procedures18id down in the General Directions gNen by the Charity Commission (under section 14515llbl of the Charities Act. and ' to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. My examinationwas Carried out in a¢¢ordance vAth the General Directions given bythe Charity Commission. An examination includes a reviewofthe accounting records kept bythe charity arbd a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanBt•ons 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. In connection with rny examinalion. no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in any material respecl: • accounting records were not kept in accordance ¥Mth $e¢tion 130 of the Ch8rities Act or . the accounts do not accord vlith the accounting records . the accounts do notcomplywiththe applicablewequirements concerningthe form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 olher than any requirement that the accounts give a true and f8ir viewwhich is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have come across no other matters in connection with the exarnination to which attention should be drawn in orderto enable a pioper undertstandingof the accounts to be reached. Signed: Mrs Sue khu12 Data Developments (UK} Lid First Floor. The Chubb 8uilding, Fryer Street. Wolverhampton VIVI IHT Oate: 21st May 2026
The Parochial Churth Council of the Ecdesiastical Parlsh of St Edmund. Roundhav STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES For year ending 31 December 2025 Unrestricted Rertricted Endowmt Fund5 Funds Funds Totsl Funds 2025 2024 Note INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Voluntary income Activities for generating funds Income from church activities Investment income Other incoming resource5 139.382 16.872 0 156,254 135,734 72.414 72.414 16.039 20.224 1.016 3.630 20,224 54.674 1,163 1,301 3,630 5,084 147 TOTAL INCOME 236.666 17,019 0 2S3.685 207,748 Charitable activities Raising Funds 223,946 4.680 6.606 0 230.552 261.128 4,680 4,623 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 228,626 6.606 0 235,232 265,751 NET INCOME / (EXPENDITURE} 10.413 18,453 158.003) Transfer between funds 2,310 (2,310} NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 10.350 8,103 18.453 158.003) Total funds brought forward 44,326 19,626 7,702 71,654 129.657 Total funds carried forward io 54,676 27,729 7.702 90,107 71.654 All incomin8 resources and resource5 expended derive from continuing activities.
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecdesiaslical Parish of St Edmund, Roundhay Note5 to the accounts for Ihe year ended 31 Deomber 2025 BALANCE SHEET AT 31ST DECEMBER 2025 1025 Z5 20Z5 Note unreStr*t Restritied Ehd(trwmÉht 2025 Total 2024 Total CURRENT ASSETS Debtors and prepayments Short term deposits Cash at bank and in hand 6.935 15,855 39,368 62.158 6.935 7,702 26.977 63.677 7.702 97,589 5,583 25,815 49,748 81.146 3.420 24.309 27,729 CURRENT LIABILITIES: amounts falllng due wlthln one year Creditors and accruals NET CURRENT ASSETS 7,482 54,676 7,482 7,702 90,107 9,493 71,654 27,729 TOTAL NET ASSETS 54,676 27,729 7,702 90.107 71,654 PARISH FUNDS General unrestricted funds Designated funds Total Unrestricted funds Restricted fund5 Endowrnent fund 39.912 14,764 54,676 39,912 14,764 54,676 27,729 7,702 7,702 7.702 90.107 20,081 24,245 44,326 19,626 7,702 71,654 io 27.729 TOTAL FUNDS 54.676 27,729 The financial statements were approved bythe board of trustees on 20 April 2026 Anne Seller cfrustee) 26
The Parochial Church Council ol the Eccleslastical Parish of St Edmund. Roundhay Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 Dember 2025 l Accounting policies Basis of accounting These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transacfion value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the sratement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective I lanuary 2019) and with the Charities Act 2011. The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. There has been no change to the accounting policies since lastyear. No changes have been made to the accounts for previous years. GoRng concern The trustees are s3tisfied that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue. Incoming resources All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when the charity becomes entitled to the resources. it is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the resources and the monetary value can be measured with SUClent reliability. Grants and donations Grants and donations are only included in the SOFA when the charity has unconditional entitlement to the resources. Where grants are related to performance and specific deliverables, they are accounted for as the charity earns the right to consideration by its performance. Expenditure and liabilities Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out the resources and the amount of the obligation can be Tneasured with reasonable certainty. Taxation As a charity the organisatlon benefits from rates relief and is generally exempt from income tax and capital gains tax but not from VAT. Irrecoverable VAT is included in the cost of those items to which it relates. 27
The Parochial Churth Coundl of the Ecde5ia5tical Parish of St Edmund, Roundhav Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2025 l Accounting policies continued Tangible fixed assets - Consecrated and benefice property In so far as consecrated and benefice property of any kind is excluded from the statutory definition of'charity, by Section 10(2)(a) and (c) ofthe Charities Act 2011 such assets are not capitalised in the financial statements. Tangible fixed assets costing more than £S.000 are capitslised and included at cost including any incidental expenses of acquisition. Gifted assets are shown at the value to the charity on receipt. Pensions The charity operates a defined contribution scheme for the benefit of its employees. The costs of contributions are recognised in the year they are payable. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity. Designated funds are unrestricted funds earnrked by the trustees for particular purposes. Restricted funds are subjected to reslrirtions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through the terms of an appeal. Endowment funds represent those assets which must be held permanently by the charity, principally investments. Income arising on the endowment funds can be used in accordance with the objects of the charity and is included as unrestricted income unless restrictions have been imposed by the donor. Any capital gains or losses arising on the investments form part of the fund. Investment management charges and legal advice relating to the fund are charged against the fund. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the accounts. Leases Rents under operating leases are charged on a straight line basis over the lease term or to an earlier date ifthe lease can be deterniined without financial penalty. 28
The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Edmund, Roundhav Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 Dember 2025 2 INCOMEAND ENDOWMENTS 2025 2025 2025 Unrestricted Restrirted Endowrnt Funds Funds Funds 2025 Total Funds 2024 Total Funds Voluntary income Planned giving donations Tax recoverable Collections and other giving Donations and appeals Legacies 92.214 23,656 11,232 12.280 1,700 2.500 2.717 9,955 93,914 26,156 13,949 22.235 86.369 19.833 5,125 19.324 139.382 16.872 0 156.254 135.734 Income from church activities Fees for weddings and funerals Church hall lettings - community use Church building lettings- concerts Sundry income 6.268 6,268 3.997 53.544 53.544 44,402 12.602 12.602 6.275 72,414 72.414 54.674 Activities for generating funds Fund Raising Solar Panels 17,489 2.735 20,224 17.489 2.735 20.224 13,404 2.635 16,039 3,124 Investment income ntere5t received 1.016 1.014 147 147 1.163 1,163 1.301 1,301 Other incoming resources Grants 3.630 3.630 3,630 3,630 5,084 5,084 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 236,666 17,019 253,685 207,748 29
The Parorhial Church Counal of the Ecdeslastlcal Parfsh of St Edmund, Roundhav Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 Deomber 2025 3 EXPENDITURE 2025 2025 2025 2025 Unrestricted Restricted Endowmt Total Funds Funds Funds Funds 2024 Total Funds Missionary & charitable gffiving 4.028 2.389 6,417 2,537 Church activities Ministry: diocesan parish share Other ministry costs Church insurance Heatin& lighting and cleaning Church maintenance Hall running costs Printin& stationeryand postage OlCe and admin costs Other costs 94.168 14.246 8,567 23.046 10.939 58.728 1.518 1.447 94,168 85,573 14.511 26,010 8.567 8.107 23.046 27.266 14.891 18,233 58,728 45.827 1,518 963 1.447 7.262 265 3.952 212.658 4.217 216,875 237,613 Investrnent in the church buildfing Solar panels Hall investment 20,979 18,372 20,979 7.260 7.260 7.260 7.260 TOTAL CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 223.946 6.606 230,552 261,128 Raising Funds Fundraising costs 4,680 4.680 4,680 4.680 4.623 4.623 TOTAL RESOURCES USED 228.626 6.606 235,232 265,752 4 STAFF COSTS AND NUMBERS Other ministry 2025 Total 2024 Total Hall running Music Gross salaries Pensions 11.248 250 11.498 7,512 18.760 250 7.512 19,010 27,353 699 28,052 2024 7,937 11.103 9,012 28,052 30
The Parochial Churth Council of the Ecclesiastical Parlsh of St Edmund. Roundhav Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2025 Defined contribution pension scheme 2025 2024 Costs of the scheme to the charity for the year Amount of any contributions outstanding at theyear end Amount of any contributions prepaid or overpaid at the year end 250 699 The average number of employees during the year was l (2024: 3). being an average of 0.5 (2024.. 1.5). There were no employees with emoluments above £60,000. 5 Debtors and prepayments 2025 2024 Debtors Accrued income Other debtors 6,934 5,583 6.934 5,583 6 Current asset investments 2025 2024 Cash equivalents on deposit 26.976 25.815 26,976 25,815 7 Cash at bank and in hand 2025 2024 Cash at bank Cash in hand 63,478 49.548 200 200 63,678 49,748 8 Credltors and ac£nlS 2025 2024 Creditors Accruals Deferred income 7.482 9.491 7.482 9.491 Balance c/f 9 Designated funds Balance b/f Incoming Outgoing Transfers Hall funds 24.245 24,245 56,507 56,507 - 65.988 65,988 14,761 14,761 31
The Parochlal Churth Coundl of the Eccleslastlcal Parlsh of St Edmund, Roundhay Notes to the accounts for the year ended 311)ecember 2025 10 Restricted funds Balance b/f Incoming Outgoing Tran5fer5 Balance c/f Art Group Bibles Chapel Donation for heating Collections for forwarding Flower Fund Holiday Fund Hub 14 Refurbishment loyce Sundram Legacy Music One City One World Organ Painting Redman Legacy Solar Panels Tamas memorial fund War Memorial 410 145 702 -410 145 702 2.407 265 2.389 265 -18 1.350 1.882 1,350 -1.882 1.700 1.700 2.000 7.700 148 846 2.252 814 669 608 loo 19,626 17.019 2,000 7,760 148 933 60 87 2.252 814 13,169 608 loo 27.729 12,500 6.606 -2.310 Fund Name Art Group Bibles Chapel Heating Collections for Forwarding Holiday Fund Hub Pury)ose of restriction A group set up during Covid to support art based activities For purchase of bibles For improvements to the heating of the chapel Donations received in church for specific purposes To subsidise holidays for those in greatest need Council Funding to run a Voluntary Action Leeds (VAL] Hub In the Roundhay ward to alleviate pandemic hardship 14 refurbishment A room in the Hall brought back into use for church purposes loyce Sundram Legacy For an interfaith welcome project Music For the work of the church choir One City One World For raising awareness of social justice issues Organ For organ repairs Painting Donation towards costs of painting Redman Legacy l Redman legacy donation towards grounds costs. Solar Panels Donation towards solar panel insta113tion Tamas memorial fund A fund to remember a fornier parishioner War Memorial To maintain the war memorial 32
The Parochial Churth Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Edmund, Roundhay Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2025 11 RELATED PARTIES As the parish Director of Music, Robert Marles was paid £2,100 (2024: £3,600) during the year. Robert's parents, Judith and Peter Marles were both members of the PCC during the year. Expenses totalling £645 (2024.. Enil) were paid to the incumbent during the year. Some reimbursement of expenses was paid to the PCC Secretary and the Churchwarden in relation lo small sums for church expenditure. No other payments or expenses were paid to any other PCC metnber. persons closely connected to theTn or related parties. 33