THE CHURCH
OF ENGLAND
DIOCESE OF
Bath&Wells
Living and tell ing the story of Jesus
The Parochial Church Council
of the Parish of Yatton Moor
Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the Year ended 31st December 2025
St John the Evangelist, Kenn
All Saints, Kingston Seymour
St Mary the Virgin, Yatton

Yatton Moor Parish
Administration Details
Forthe yearended 31 December2025
The Parish of Yatton Moor comprisas of three churches- Sl John, the Evangelist. Kenn, All Saints. Kingston
Seymour and St Mary the Virgin, Yatton. The churches are part DI the Portishead Deanery and the Diocese
of Bath & Wells. The Parish of Yatton Moor is part ol Yatton Moor Team Ministry, whl¢h includes the parish
ot Cleeve with Claverham.
Yatton Moor Parochial Church Councll I'PCC") is a corporate body established by the Church of England
and operates under ihe Parochial Church Councils Ipowersl Measure 1956.
Charity Number:
1132177
Address:
Administration Ollice. St Mary's Church, Church Roa¢J,
Yetton, BRISTOL, BS49 4HH
CLgrgy:
Clergy. non-PCC members:
Rev'd Denise Celverley lappolnted 30 july 2025 as Prlest In Charg81
Rev'd John Angle
Rev'd Avril Gaunt
Rev'd Richard Taylor
Lay Chair:
John Dickinson
Reader:
Mlke Cook
Treasurer:
Karen Baber. FCA
Churchwardens:
John Dickinson ISI Mary's)
Julia Bush 1st lohn'sl
Hilary Landers 1st lohn'sl
Sue Thomas IAII Saints'l
Judy Sèward IAII Saints'l
Deputy Churehw8rdgns:
Caroline Holden (St John's)
jackie Harris IAII Saints) Inon-PCC member)
Sue Lang IAII Saints)
Davld Lumkin IAII Sainisl Inon-PCC member)
Jonathan Kelly ISI Nary'sl Inon-PCC member)
Ann Long (St Mary's)
Sian Lewis 1st Mary's)
Assoclate Church Wardens:
Elected Members:
Sian Lewis 1st Mary's)
Mike Cooke (St Nary'sl
Val Dickens ISI Mary's)
Di Kirwan (St Mary's)
Ann Long 1st Mary's)
Caroline Holden (St John's)
Ann Holtham (St John's)
Leonie Allday IAII Saints'l
Sue Lang IAII Saints'l
Tania Klnane IAII Saints'l

Yatton Moor Parish
Reportofthe PCC
Fortheyear ended 31 Deoember2025
PCC Sec¥etary&
Team Admlnlstrator:
Clare Attrill
Bankèrs:
Natwest Bank
Lloyds Bank
Ind8P8ndgnt Examingr:
Elaine Coe, FCA
Architacts:
Nomg Architects and John Redlern
M&mbèr$hlp:
Appointment of PCC membefs is governed by and set out in the Chur¢h
Representation Rules and the guidance for the Trusteeship produced by
thè Chur¢h of England. The PCC h88 met on 5 o¢og$ion$ in thè y88r. A
representative from Yatton Methodist Church is entitled to t)e an
obsetver on the PCC and ther¢ is g reciprocal arrangement with Yatton
Methodist Church.
Standing Committ88:
This committee is empowered to transact PCC business between it$
meetings and comprises the Churchwardens, ClerÈy and Treasurer.
Finance Commlttee..
Chair.. Karen Baber, Treasurer
Secretary.. Marg8r&t Ball
Members.. Barbara Bachtold, Julia Bush, Mike Cooke, john Dickinson,
Robert Manley & Sue Thomas,
7hls eommltree monitors Income Bnd expenditure, budgets and makes
recommendatlons on rates otP8y. fees and ¢h8rges.
Other Commlttees:
Each Church h8s Its own commStteeto dealwlth specifie Church Issues.
Electoral Roll Offlcer,.

MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING
Held in St Mary's Chaptar House, Yatton
On Wednesd8y7th May2025 at 7.30pm
PRESENT.. 21 parishioners including the Churchwardens.
OPENING PRAYERS AND WELCOME: John D welcomed everyone and Mike Cooke opened the
m8etingwith a prayer.
APOLOGIE5 FOR ABSENCE: Apologies w8re r8c8ived from 19 parishioners.
MINUTES OFTHE MEETING HELD ON 15th May 2024.
Followlng correction to spellingof David Lumkln's name, It was proposed and seconded that the
mlnutes of the Annual Parochial Chur¢h Meeting of 15th May 2024 be accepted as 8 true rg¢ord
of proceedings. Thls was agreed by all those who had been present at last year's meeting.
ELECTIONS:
4.1 Lay Chair: It was agreed that John Dicl<inson would Chair thls meetlng.
Itwas Blso agreed that a LayCh8irofYatton Moor PCC would be elo¢ted 81 each PCC meeting.
4.2 Lay members ofyatton Moor PCC:
All Saints- Leonie Allday, Tani8 Kinane, Sue Lang.
St Mary's.. Sian Lewis, Mike Cooke, Val Dickens, john Dickinson, Di Kirwan & Ann Long.
Sl John's.. Ann Holtham.
The above named were all Nominated, Proposed and Seconded as PCC representativeslorthg
next year and duly 8le¢ted by all those present.
4.3 DeputyChur¢hwardens'.
The lollowing were nominated to serve as Deputy Churchwardens for the next twelve months..
None
C8rollne Holden.
Jackie Harris, Sue Lang and David Lumkin.
It w85 proposed that all those nomlnated be elected as Deputy Churchwardens lo serve for the
next 12 months. The motlon wa$ passed unanimously.
4.4 Assistant Churchwardens:
Sian Lewis, Ann Long and Jonathgn Kelly
None
Jenny P8scoe

4.5 Fabrlc Ofllcers atStJohn's and St Mary's:
It was proposed and agreed that John Ball would be appolnted as the Fabric Officer at St John's
Kenn and Bernard North would be appolnted as the Fabric Officer at St Mary's for the next 12
months. The motlonwas passed unanimously.
THE ELECTORAL ROLL: RECEIPT OF REVISION
lill Earle IEl8Ctor&l Roll Officer, Parish of Yatton Moor) spoke..
'1 am able to report that this year saw the formation of a new Electoral Roll, which happens once every
Six year8. The number Df parishioners who returned their forms by the deadline, and 8re therefore on
the new roll, is 154.
Although l am not requlred by law to add any further intorm8tion, members may be interested to know
that this number is made up of 78 whose principal place of worship is St. Mary's Yatton, 37 whose
principal place of worship is St. John's K8nn, and 39 whose princlpal place of worship is All Saints,
Kingston Seymour.
I can also ieport that 111 members172%1 were resldent within thè pailsh, and 43128%} wère non-
resident, the 18tter Blmost entirely living within tha adjoining parishes in Cleeve, Claverham,
Congresbury, and Clevedon.
In addition, I can report that, since the deadline. two further forms have been received and will be
added to the roll, and also that- very sadly- onè member has died.
Finally, I would like to express my thanks to Clare and Rosemary in the office, who have worked
tirelessly in administering the creation of the new role as well as keeping th8 records up-to-date
thraughout the year."
The new Electoral Rollwas acceptad: Proposar Peter Kesby. sacond8rSian Lewis and agreed
by811.
SAFEGUARDING REPORT
Sue Thomas read the following Safeguarding Report to the APCM, which had been circulated prior to
this meeting:
It has been a busy year with the two parishes. W8 havè continued to meet 88 a team of Parish
Safeguarding Officers from the five churches on a bimonthly basis. These meetings give us support
encouragement and as well as opportunities to share information. We hope that this team work will
continue whilst we become two b8nefices and the Group is formed, and we look forward to working
wilh our two new Priests in Charg8.
The PCC has adopted the Diocesan safeguarding initiative 'Promoting a Safer Church,, which declares
the church's commitment to safeguarding.
Bath and Wells Saf&guardingTeam continues to provide excellent advlce, expertise and training. We
are well supported bythem, which gives us confidence in contactingthem when we need help.
The Parish Safeguarding dashboard is providing a vital tool enabling us to monitor and manage our
safeguarding practices effectively, including tracking training, reporting concerns and ensuring 811 our
safeguarding measures £Te up to date.
The PCC are given safeguarding updates from our Dashboard in tha safeguarding reports to meetings.

The Parish has recently joined the Dashboard Hub, enabling us to have even further use ol th8
valuable tool.
The four Parlsh SatÈgu2rding Officers 8re booked to renew their Leadership Training in july. This has to
be updated every thre8 years. In the Autumn we plan to olfer training and update for those in our
parishes who need to complete their own level.
DBS renewals now take place under ThirtyOn8'.Eight, a service used by our own Diocese of Bath and
Wells as well as many others. It is a Christian organisation which is one of the largest providers of
criminal record checks in the country.
There have been 5 renewals in the last twelve months, all returned with no blemishes.
Ann Long 1st. Mary's, Yattonl
Julia Bush (St. john's. Kennl
Sue Thomas IAII Saints,, Kingston Seymour)
Jeannie Osmond (St Barn8bas, Claverham and Holy Trinity, Cleevel
Thanks were expressed to the Safeguarding Toam.
RECEIPTOFTHEANNUAL REPORT 2024
The Annual Report & Financial Accounts to 31°, December 2024 had been circulated to Ihe
congregation8 of all three churches prior to the APCM. Thanks were expressed Mike Cooke for putting
the Annual Report together and Ilaren was thanked for am81gam8ting this with the Financial
Statements.
It was proposed bySueThoma$, Seconded bysue Langthatthose present atthis APCM receive
the Annual Report for the year ending 31st December 2024. The motion w89 pa$sod
unanimously.
ANNUAL REPORTOFTHE FINANCIALAFFAIRS OFTHE PARISH 2024
Karen's notes to accompany the report are attached.
Karen thanked Barbara Bachtold and Michael Earle for their help and support. Thanks were also
expressed to all those who help by counting money in each church, and Roberl Manley for looking
aftor Planned Giving. Karen was thanked for all her hard work.
RECEIPTOFTHE ACCOUNTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2024
It was proposed by Lesley F8rrall, soconded by Mll<e Coolie that those present at thls APCM
recelve the Flnanclal Statements for the year ending 31st December 2024. The motion wa9
passed unanimously.

10 APPOINTMENTOF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER FOR2025
Elaine Coe (nee Aplinl is willing to Gontinue to aGt as our Independent Examiner.
All those present 8greed that Elaine Coe be appointed as Independont Examiner for the
A¢¢ounts and Financlal Statements for the following year for Yatton Moor PCC.
11 ANNUAL REPORTONTHE FABRIC, GOODS AND ORNAMENTS OFTHE CHURCHES
11.1 SLJohn.'A..Ghuroh, Kenn
Julia Bush read their written Churchwardens. report:
°St John's CW Report forAPCM 2025
Rev Fran Binding retired in February, her leaving was preceded by a flurry of meetings at which she gave
relevant members of the congregation information on the tech she had set up during her incumbency
with us. We have kept up with most ol the things sh& introduced, and have appreciated
them, particul8rly th& screen and sound system which has enhanced our services. John Ball is now
training up other people to use the system wh8n hè is away. John retired as CW at the last APCM but
remains as Fabric Officer, for which we are very grateful. Hilary Landers became our new CW at the
APCM, Hooray.
When the Vacancy Advertisement in the spling failed to find a successful Applic8nt, the congreg8tlon at
St John's took 8 deep breath, kept calm and carried on. By thls time the monthly'AII Together, service
was being led alteinately by the laity and Rev john Angle. Congregants contributed to the groups set up
to move us from 8 Team to g Group Ministry. Meanwhile the Steering Group met regularly in the New
Room, mainly to arrange the 8eNice rotas. a job that previously I thought'just happened. but is In fact
hard arkd intricate work.
2024 saw only Routine Maintenance otthe church bullding. we are due a Qulnqu6nnial Inspection in
the autumn of 2025. Evèr so quietly, a little progress was made on our plans for a new, more welcoming
door and porch arrangement.
Throughout the ye8r we have be&n supported by retired and visiting clergy. Remarkably we have not lost
a singlo'routine seivice. and for this we thanlc Avril, John Angle. Warren, Jerèmy Hellyer, Bishop Alaister,
Leonie and Jenny Pascoe for keeping our ship afloat We have b&en pleased to join our friends at All
Saints for a monthly HC service and they reciprocate. Festival services have been memorable, of note
was the Passover meal on Maundy Thursday, at which Rev john Angle explained a wealth of facts about
that first Last Supper.
St John's would also not have survived without the support of a resolute band of villagers and
worshippers who spend a huge amount of time doing small tasks, thereby preventing them from turning
into great big expensive tasks. The Altar Guild remains ind8fatigable, I know if I go into church at any
time it will be spic1< and span, the weeklyflowers are lovely, fe8tlV81 arrangements spectacular. Then
there are the unglamoious jobs, putting out the bins, opening, shutting and checking the toilet daily,
ditto the church building. Also mowing and strimming the churchyard. For 811 this 8 huge 'Thanl(-you' is
due.
I'm glad to report that after nearly 20 years, th8 New Room is now being used more frequently, by the
Steering Group, Bible Studies etc. and soma village committees. It Was built as a village resource, we
hope it will be a bridge between the differ&nt Parts of otjr community. This is also the case for Ihe
Posada, where Mary and Joseph spend December seeking hospitality for the night. We could start in
October it's so popular.
Over the year our numbers have kept up. We have said some Hellos and some Goodbyes. We are still
here. what's next? God knows."

Sue Thomas read Okjt the following Churchwarden's report:
The LOE Book Terrier and Inventory Bre here and available for inspection.
A vacancy can provide growth as well 2s a challenge. All Saints, has been goingthrough a time ot
change and sharing of responsibility, which is hugely exciting to witness. There 18 a real sense of
working as a team together with offers of help coming from unexpected Sources. Our group of 5
churches have had the opportunity of working more closely together again.
As with all our churches, volunteers and helpers are th8 bacl(bon8 of what we are and do. whether its
fundraising, helping in the churchyard, Ilow&r arranging. bell ringing or the daily little tasl(s, to the vitally
important, but often unnoticed, care and concern shown by a phone call, visit, caid through the door
and prayer.
Socially the Burns Night, Fleece FayrÈ and Cream Teas have continued to be very popular 8nd provide
far more than income for the General Fund. They are supported byfolk from our three churches and by
many frotn outside our church family, an opportunity for outreach and to show'church. in 8 wider
sense. We also hosted a lovely Village Christmas Lunch and Mothering Sunday Roast Lunch too.
The Friends of All S8ints have had their own programme of fund raising activities, enabling them to
make a very generous contribution to our Chancel and Vestry roof repair a far bigger project than had
been anticipated. We are indebted to the PCC for supporting L5S With this financially too, and are
currently working on a programme of appeals to pay the deficit. The projèct has provided its own
blessings with our joint Architect. John Redfern, the new DAC buildings adviser, Mark Lidster, and
Simon Harris, our local builder, establishing a really good working relationship together- a really
positive outcome a8 we move forwards.
The Q.1. Report shows a numb8r of smaller items to t8ckle over the next fivè years, another bonus.
Sue Lang has continLJed to organise the Numbers Club for the General Fund - a simple and easy way of
contributing £4.000 plus over 12 months. Thank you to her and to Steve Dixon, our Parish Cler1(, for
being our independent organiser and adjudicator ol the draw each monlh.
The Bell Ringers are a strongteam and now hav8 three novice ringers, all from the village. joininE them
regularly, an exciting development. The church is unlocl(ed daily and it always warms the heart when
there is evidence left of it having been visited and used.
SeNices during the vacancy have largely been led by John Angle, Avril and L8onie. We are truly indebted
to them and out other visiting clergy and are blessed with the ministry they share. Avril particularly has
covered a great deal of pastoral care and occasional services across all our churches thank you Avril
for the care, support, love and time you give. Leonie has shared her gifts ol leading Bible Study sessions
All Together worship, her thoughtful reflections greatly valued and appreciated and we thank her
too, for all she adds to our worship.
Now we await Denise and all she will bring to our church families and communities. pr8ying that we will
recognise her gifts and share her vision for us as we move forwards together.

11.3
John Dickinson read out the following Report:
It ha8 b8en an intereslingyear.
The overall direction of travel has continued to be positive, with a few new faces arriving Ènd, sadly a
rather greater number departing. The overall numbers in church attendance havg, as a result declined
byabout10.
The team continue to pick up the necessary tasks, though there is not a lot of slack in the system.
Nonetheless we are blessed with a Can-do attitude among most of our number so we have always
been able to cover the needful.
During the year we have been ably helped out by John Angle, Rich8rd Taylor and Bishop Mike in keeping
our Eucharisis covered, and additional support has been supplied by Avril Gaunt and lan Hubbard in
presiding over weddings and funerals.
We held 8 lunerals in th8 church in 2024, 4 Baptisms and 1 wedding. W8 have had a further 5 funerals, 1
b8Ptism and 3 weddings so f8r this year with another 2 funerals planned.
I note in particular the pa88ing of Alan Attwood, reader of the parish, and latterly Alan Guard, whose
skills are evidenced around the church 8nd Chapter House. Both are keenly missed.
In terms of community outreach, Warm Welcome has continued weekly and although the fledgling
young music group has ended, ties with the lo¢al school remain strong 8nd vibrant and we have had the
plèasure of hosting them for special Christmas, Easter and Leavers Day celebrations. We also fegularly
leed assemblies al the school with our Methodist friends, through the Open the Book Initiative. Yatton
School remains a vital part of our church life.
Coffee moinings continue to flourish. and we have opened the church for Spring and Autumn festivals,
which were w811 supported, and had a particular celetsration of 8811s with an open tower, which we will
be rèpe8ting.
We s88m to have sorted out th8 electrical problems bugging th8 alarm system and have replaced the
old Mixer with a new one controlled wirelessly. There have been a few issues (relating mostly to the
microphonès and signal dropout, rather than Mixèr function, but we are getting on top of them.
We h8d 8 boiler failure over the early part of the New Yearwhich caused a few issues. Nigel Plumley
reports that the boilers are getting to the stag& wher8 It won't be possible to keep them going just
through prayer powei and we hav8 ￿nItIated a survey of the church and Chapter House which will
recomm8nd possible longer-term solutions which will be reduce tuture running costs and help us be
somewhat greener.
The roof has been given a full survey again and NOMA architects are drawing up a remedial action plan
which we expectto land before 8ummer. We are reasonably confident that the current issues of
moisture ingress can be resolved relatively simply. This is a prerequisite for any work on in-church
heating
Finally, we are all looking forward to the installation of our new priest in-charge, Denise Calverley, at the
end ol July. Not the end of a journey but rather a beginning. We look forward, in faith, to the journey.
12 ANNUAL REPORTON THE PROCEEDINGS OFTHE PORTISHEAD DEANERY SYNOD
Sian Lewis read the following report..
"We met. as usu21. four tlmes in 2024,. two of the meetlngs (lune and November) were deanery-wide
meetings, open to anyone to attend, while the March and September meetings were full Synods.
March-This Synod was held at the Church of the Ascension, Keedwell, and saw the approval of the
2023 Deanery accounts as well as a talk on "Caring lor Creation & Net Zero, by Dan Wills, the Net Z8ro
Enabler for the Diocese.

June- The venue for thls Deanery-wide meeting was St Mary's. Walton. It was a verywell-attended
meeting and we heard a fascinatingtalk from Bishop Mike Hill on "A letter to the Church today", which
gave much food for thought and w2s followed by an interesting Q&A $8ssion.
September- The September Synod took pace at st George's Church Hall, Easton, and was on the
subject of Neurodiversity when the speakers were Mil<e Haslam, at the time the Diocese's Chaplaincy
Adviser. and our own Lindsay Smith. This was a very useful talk with group work designed to make us
think about those attending our churches with neurodiverse needs.
November-The venueforthe November Deanery-wide meetingwas St Peter's Portishead and sawa
presentation by Sean Doherty, the Principal of Trinity College, Bristol. called "Money, Money, Money, Is
il a 'Rich Man's World?". which made us think hard about world economics.
We have enjoyed having Assistant Diocesan Secretary Peter Evans as our Deanery Accompanier. He
has been presenl at most Deanery Mission 8nd Pasloral Group IDMPGI meetings and Synods. Claire
Horton. the Bath Archdeaconry Dearnery & Parish Adviser, has also been very helpful. The DMPG has
met everytwo months throughout2024 while the De8nery Leadership Te8m has met every month.
We want to express our gratitucle to the clergy and oflicials of all the deanery churches for their hard
work and commitment during this difficult year, especially to those churches which have been in
vacancy."
Rob Norman (Lay D&anl,
Astrid Tiesema-samsom ICo-Area DeBnl, Rob Eastwood Dewing ICo-Area Dean)
It W2s suggested that the open meetings be more widely advertised.
13 LAY CHAIR'S COMMENTS ICHAIR'S REPORTICOMMENTS
john Dicl<inson said that the churches had been incredibly resilient 8nd everyone was pulling
together. There has been some very creative stuff done and building Ltp our spiritual life. The Good
Friday service was outstanding. Than1cs to Mike Cool<e who put it together. We have done more than
just exist but grown in ministry. There is goodwill in abundance.
Denise has particular skills which will be useful in outreach.
14 ANY OTHER BUSINESS-Thero was no other business to discu8S.
Thanks were expressed to all the churchwardens, Clare, Rosemary and Mik8 C.
Meeting closed at 8.30pm.
This is to certify that this is a true record ot proceedings.
Chair ofyatton Moor PCC atthe 2026 APCM..
13th May 2026
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Priast in Charge Report for Parlsh ofyatton Moor29' July 2025-31" December 2025
l and my family arrived in the Parish of Yatton Moor to excitement and parishioners in good heart
after 8 vac8ncy of 3 years. People were vastly thoughtful, kind and generous in their warmth and
welcome to us with many cards, meals, and flowers. During the Licensing rehearsal the mood of
jesting and humour indicated good things to come... a community of people who enjoy laughte¥ and
fun as part oftheirwalk with God. The Licensing eveningwas extremelywarm in temperature and
exceptionally joyful, beautifully led by Bishop Micha81 Beasley. Archdeacon Charlie Peer, and co
Area Dean Rob EastWODd-Dewing with the help of Aviil Gaunt as Bishop's chaplai n for the evening
and intercessor, and many others from the Parish worshipping communities and village who kindly
served before, during, and after the service. The feedback f rom our non-christian family was that
they had never been to a service thatwas sowonderfullywelcoming and had such a sense ofjoyto
it. Some of us didn't depart until 11'.00pm.
To acquaint me to ministry Revjohn Angle shared myfirst 3 services,"showing me the ropes," of
practice as it stood at the time. My next service was a Group ServiGa with Cleeve and Claverham at
Kingston Seymourwhilst Daile was away.
l undertook the following..
MlnSstry:
19 regular Sunday services including 3 Harvest services
3 Remembrance Services
1 All Souls Service
3 Christingie and Crib Services
1 Candlelit Carol Service
1 Midnight Communion Service
1 Christmas Day service
9 Funerals
2 independent burials of ashes
1 Baptism meeting
4 Coffee mornings
3 Wedding Meetings
Year 4 Junior School Christmas activity with questions from children
Yatton Junior School Year 6 Carol Service
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1 Yatton Infants School Grand Reopening
1 new Civic ashes-only burial ground opening
Kingston Toddler Group most weeks combined wlth Older People Coffee Morning
Warm Welcome often
4 Pastoral visiting's in homes and hospitals
3 Preschool story time sessions
St Mary's Advent Concert welcoming
St Mary's Preschool Christmas Play
Christingle making with Mother's Union- 250
Soolal:
2 Summer Teas. 2 Harvest lunches, I St Mary's Christmas Fayre contributing cinnamon rolls. 1 MU
Christmas Coffee Morning, 1 Knit and Knatter
Oversight Responslbilities:
YM Committee meetings: 2
Yatton Moor PCC Meeting: 1
Kenn and KS Committee Meeting: 1
Finance Committee Meeting= 1
3 Preschool Meetings and 1 Higher of new Administrator
Safeguarding meetings- 3
Pastoral visitingiindividual meetings.. 4
Yatton Primary School Board Meetings., 2
Vatton United Charity Meetings.. 2
Portishead Deanery Meetings.. 2
Portishead Clergy Deanery meetings: 2
Methodist Clergy meetings: 2
BellTow8rAGMs: 2
2 Mother's Union meetings.. 2
5 Zoom Team Morning Prayer Northumbria Community sessions
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4 Advent Study Fullness of Joy bible study sessions led by Leonie
2 Safeguarding potential issues
Administration:
Readings Rotas 1
Diary meetings with Clare- most Mondays
Diary Meetings with Clare & Daile - once monthly
1 Joint Churchwardens meeting wlcleeve & Claverham & 1 Lunch
2 Steering Group M8eting8
1 Kingston Seymour Friends Meeting
Kenn Service PowerPoints -revised or created: 7
Reviewand updated or updating orders of service for regular Holy Communion services, all
seasonal and Christmas Services.
Tralning:
Intentionally Intergenerational Training
Rural Forum
Pre-Advent Retreat Day-C8rdin81 Timothy Radcliffe
Archdeacon's Parish Visit & Ministerial Development Review IMDRI 3 yearly- 6 months into post.
Archdeacon Charlie Peer visited in September and expressed posltive strengths about our parish.
Firstly, the parish seemed to be in good heart, practically and spiritually with a priest in charge and
people who are a good fit for each other. Secondly, our worshipping communities can achi8ve a
great dealtogether because ofwho we are as a worshipping community.
Brothers and sisters, we must look forward. l encourage you to"Forget the former things. do not
dwell on the past. See, l am doing a new thingl Now it springs up, do you not perceive it? l am
making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wastel8nd.' Is 43-. 18-19
We will continue to address lack of spiritual and practical growth, fabric, f inance, and other
challenges together. However, God is atwork amongst us going into 2026, enabling new prayers,
new works and new things that will be8r f ruit to glorify HIM. Alleluial
Revd Denise Calverley
Yatton Moor Priest in Charge
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Lay Ministry Reportfor All Saints, during 2025- For APM and Benefice APCM
I have been privileged to lead a variety of services during the past year..
Six"All Together" services at All Saints, in January (Epiphanyl, March, April, May, July and
September.
Morning Prayer at St Mary's in February Icandlemasl and St Barnabas (February).
I have also given a Reflection at several Holy Communion services at All Saints, (May. August,
November) and led Café Church at Cleeve (June).
During 20251 also led three series of 8ible studies in the New Room, Kenn.. one in Lent I"Living
Hope"), one in the early autumn l The Problem with Prayer") and one in Advent I"Fullness of Joy").
My Bishop's Commendation is in the process of being renewed.
Leonie Allday, Lay Worship Assistant
St John's LPA Report
Over the last year I have worked as a Lay Parishioner IPaslorall A8SlStant in the parish.
My specific iole has been to support members of the congr6gation and others when they are struggling.
bereaved or dealing with illness.
I have done this by multiple home visits, hospital visits and by phone. I have also taken occasional home
Holy Gommunion to those who have requested it.
I liaise with Denlse and the Chtjrch Wardens to keep the information flowing.
l am fortunate enough to have been able to renew my Commendation this y8ar and hope to support our
parishioners and wider community for the next three years.
Jenny Pascoe
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Administration Off ice Report for 2025
The Office continues to be the centre of communication and administration across all 5 churches. This
report will concentrate on our role for the 3 churches of Yatton Moor (Kenn, Kingston Seymour and Yattonl.
The year starts with the f inalising of account details lor the year ending 31 SI December 2024 including the
final quarterly return of the Statutory Parochial Fees for the Diocese. The new Fees applicable from
1 January 2025 are also collated for office use and communicated out to all relevant parties.
T8sk8 include responding to Em8ils, answering the phone, acting as a receptionist for St Mary's Pre-school
and other visitors, printing and photocopying numerous posters, leaflets, forms, reports, booklets, service-
sheets, hymn words, pewsheets, service lists. and magazines, including some laminating where required,
occur regularly. We are gratelul to all those involved in producing these documents and try to present them
in the best way possible. Some of these go on to be included in the weekly Email sent out to ovei 200 email
addiesses across the 5 churches.
We ensure that additional copies of these documgnts are availableldisplayed in our churches and con-
stantly try to keep these up to d8te especi8lly in and around St Mary's church - on her noticeboards and
display are8S Wlthin the church - to try and attiact interest from visitors and keep our congregations in-
formed. We help prepare some of the details for service lists and readings details plus many other
documents.
Our thanks are extended to all those people who make the effort to come to Yatton and collect copies for
their churches.
We are sometimes the first point of contact for enquiries regarding arranging a FLJner21, Weddings, Baptisms,
the reading of Banns an(J these need to be followed up and arrangements put in place especially for Funerals
at St Mary's. We also ieceiv8 applications for churchyard monuments and enquiries concerning church
records of these occasional ottices and our churchyardlburial records, which neecj Investigatlon and a
response.
Early 2025 saw the preparations for a New Electoral Roll and the sending out of invitations to those on the
previous roll to renew their application and the help of churchw8rdens, and others, to identify and invite new
congregation members to join, if they so wished. Oui thanks to lill and MSchael Earle for thalr help with this
and lor compiling the final list for the APCM.
Office st8tionery and supplies for the functions of the Chapter House and St Mary's church are constantly
monitored and replenished, as we also receive 8 number of enquiries and bookings for the uselhlre of these
facilities by outside organisations for events and meetings as well as the regular use by our internal groups
and the Pre-school.
Following the APCM there are updates 8nd submissions required to the Deanery and Diocese with details of
tho election of Churchwardens, the Treasurer and PCC Members includingthe submission of our Annual
Report and Financi81 Statements and various details to the Charity Commission as we are a reglstered
charity.
There were 5 Yatton Moor PCC Meetings in 2025 and mythanks goes to allthosewho provide reports for
these meetings and those who attend them.
There is a const8nt flow of information between the office and the Treasurer and her Assistant Treasurers
regarding payments of expenses, invoices and statutory fees. We are extremely Erateful to Karen Baber.
Barbara Bachtold and Michael Earle as well as Robert Manley, Mike Cooke, V81 Dickens 8nd Ann Long, as
well as the 5 churchw8rdens, for helping us'keep the show on the road" this yeaf.
There are many times of the year when our administrative services are in peak demand- an exarnple of this
is around All Souls, Day 8nd Remembrance Sunday. Relatives, of all those for whom we have held a funeral
or been involved in the arrangements following the passing ot their loved one, are contacted and invited to
attend what has been called the"Service for the Remembrance of Loved Ones., Lists are compiled of the
names of these and addition81 names 8re added by members of our congregations and others, a service
sheet is prepared (by a member of the clergy) it is collated and nLJmerous copies printed off, arrangements
are coordinated to ensure all parties involved ar8 prepgred for their role on the day and the final list of names
is printed.
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During this time invitations are also sent out to our Ecumenical partners to invite them to take part in the
Rememblance Sunday Service at Rock Road War Mernorial Sn Yatton, as well as invites to many local groups
and uniformed organisations to attend and take part in the Remembrance service in St Mary's church before
this War Memorial Service.
Massive thanks and appreciation to Rosemary West who h8$ been a go(isend in assisting with the offlce
tasks and covering for me whilst I take annual leave. She is a fantastic support and l am especially grateful
that she 8180 ably carries Dut the role of Minute Taker and helps me collate all the paperwork for the PCC
meetings and the APCM.
Thanks also to 811 those who quietly, behind the scenes, keep in contact to ensure I haven't disappeared
under the mounds of paperwork that are generated in the office.
Special mention Eoes to Denise for being a breath of fresh air In the life of Yatton Moor- your support and
prayers are much appreciated- thank you. I look forward to continuing to develop our working relationship
and assisting you in all your endeavours. Go¢Y bless.
Clare Attrill
Administrator and Yatton Moor PCC Secretary
Electoral Roll 2026
"There were 154 on the New Electoral Roll dated 17 April 2025. During the peyiod since publication, four
people have sadly passed away and twelve individuals have been added to the roll. This brings the total to
162 on the Electoral Roll as at 29th April 2026."
The breakdown across the 3 churches is 36 foi Kenn, 44 for Kingston Seymour and 82 for Yatton.
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Safeguarding Report for 2025 to APCM on 13th May 2026
The Safeguardingteam, on behall of the PCC, works within the Church of England, House of Blshops, guide-
lines. The Church of England Safeguarding Dashboard is a tool to ensure this happens. It keeps tiack of
what has been done and sets out an action p18n of the next steps. During the year the PCC gave 8pproval for
thg SeNices Agreement with Clearlysimpler, another dashboard tool.
We are strongly supported by the Diocesan Safeguarding Team and also the out of hours, Thirtyone'.Eight
service. The DST h8d a major audit 8t the end of 2025 and the feedback was very positive for them.
Our own Safeguarding team, PSOS, reprèsenting all 5 churches, has continued to meel regularly throughout
the year, latterly with Denise as well. We are grateful for her input, and assurance of not hesitating to con-
tact her in a situation that we might b8 un8ble to deal with ourselves.
The Parish Safeguarding Officers have all renewed their Leadership Training during the year. We also held a
well attended Basic Training session for church members across the 5 churches, to be followed up with the
Foundation stage now in the Spring. We discussed Domestic Abuse Awareness and how to offer this at par-
ish levol.
There have been 5 DBS checks in 2025, all returned with no blemishes.
We continue to be grateful that we can share the workload together, and the strong relationship and support
for each other that this brings.
Ann Long 1st Mary's, Yatlonl
Julia Bush (St John's, Kennl
Sue Thomas IAII Saints,, Kingston Seymour)
Jèannle Osmond (St Barn8bas, Claverham and Holy Trinity, Cleevel
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Report on St Mary's Pre-school Year 2025- 2026
We welcomed a new chair to our Pre-school committee. We had 15 children stay on from the previous
academic year, having 15 chlldren leave to go to local schools. September 2025 saw us starting the
academic year with OLtr extended hours which ha8 proved very successful and hopefully ensured our future.
Most days 75% of the chilciren stay on for a full day. Going through from September w6 have added to our
numbers as time has gone on. The number of children on the roll will be 27 after Easter with several of the
new intake staying full time.
We lost a veryvalued member of staff at Christmas when Judy IBerryl retired, with over 40 years, service to
Pre-school, and welcomed our new administrator, Cara.
The chbldren enjoy learning through the various topics we cover. Such as "In the Garden",
'Hibernating
Animals"
"Christmas"
'Chinese New Year" (where the children had the opportunity to use chop sticks).
watching caterpillars transform into butterfl￿88 and then re18asing them. All th8 children's learning the
parents can access on Tapestry to view photographs and review the topics.
Going forward we are looking to expand activities in our outdoor area by applying lor a grant from Yatton
United Charities. We hope we can get the tree by the outdoor play area trimmed back as this is proving to be
a real problem with bird droppings. We have children that suffer from Pic8 an 8ating disorder where they eat
things that are not food.
We are in the process of gathering evidence to send to North Somerset Environmental Protection for their
reaction as we have tried the ground mBintenance team and got nowher8. It Was suggested to me to contact
them with a view to getting North Somerset to do something about the tree bearing in mind that a branch
recently has also come down.
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Financial Commentary
The Financial Statements show a Small general fund deficit of £2,064 before the unrealised gain on the M&G
investment. This is a far better resLJlt than budgeted for as there were a number of one-oll donations. The
charl below Shows how income is generated, with over half coming from p12nned giving and the majority of
this is gift aid eligible which gives us an additional 25% from the UK Government. The lettings have in-
creased this year as the St Nary's Pre-school has extended its day. There have been a number of one-off
donations to cover the projected deficit budget and also the roof works at All Saints Church. The fundraising
events have been well attended by the widei community.
How income is generated
fj16
5%
54%
13%
Produce
Donatlons
Fundraising
#Weddings & Funeral fees l• Lettings
Planned GNing
SeNSce collections
H Gift Aid
Interest
Grant
The restricted funds have received a number of donations for the 3 churches as well as 2 legaci8s for St
Mary's.
Normal expenditure for the year has remained static. however expenditure as a whole has decreased due to
the exc8ptional repair work for All Saints roof in 2024.
We have paid our Parish Share in full howeverwe benetit6d from 7months of vacancy discount forthe year.
Mission Giving r&main8d at 5% of general fund giving and was paid to a mixture of UK and overseas charities.
The electric and g2s costs remained high as we were tied into a 3 year contract which ends in March 2026.
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Minor repairs have been carried out in the 3 churches. The graph below compares total general fund ex-
penditure for the 2 years.
Comparison of expenses (over £1,000)
200,(X)O
180.000
30,768
160,000
10.975
1,,1gg
All Saints projects
I Costs ol Fayre & Other Events
140.000
16,938
17,288
120.000
2,144
1,261
5alaries- Organists
33,826 1
Upkeep of Servlces
Admin Costs
loo,000
33,417
Clerey & Other Staff Expenses
Church Running Expenses..
Parish Share
80,(100
60,000
83,619
83,834
i Mission
40.000
Church Activities
20.000
2025
2024
St Mary's pre-school is a designated fund and runs independently to the 3 Churches. The Pre-school made
a loss of £4,973 for the year however this is the first year of opening for a full day, notjust mornings. The PCC
waived the afternoon Chapter House hire fees for the Spring term 2025.
The balance sheet remains in a strong position with unrestricted cash of É91,625 and restricted cash of
2155,001 which will allowthe 3 Churches to meet their running costs. and any repair works forthe nexl finan-
cialyear.
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St John the Evangelist, Kenn - Church Wardens, Annual Report for 2025
St john's is open daily, a quiet space forthought and prayer. Service attendance remained stable over the
year. with a few new faces. balanced by some'Goodbyes' to faithful member8 of the congregation. We miss
Renee Stowell, stalwart of the Altar Guild, Wl and 811 things Kenn. Likewise. Geoff March8nt, long time ringer
and keeper of our bell, which, to our delight is rung by Eleanor before Communion Services. Stabilitywas
maintained with the service rota largely unchanged, Holy Communion twice a month, with an'AII Together,
service led alternately by clergy and laity. Coff ee after'AIITogether' is a welcome chance foi folk to ch8t,
sometimes for nearly as long as the service! John B811 trained up Sam Hibbs to use the screen and sound
system, which have greatly enhanced our services.
The New Room was 20 years old in April and we were pleased to see it used more frequently lat lastl for
church meetings, charity coffee mornings, Bible Studie5 and village groups. We were saddened by the death
of Sotiris Papasolomontos at his home in Cyprus and were pleased to have hi8 funeral and burial at St John's
in May. Slowly, slowly progress was made on the proposals for a new door 2nd level entrance. P18ns were still
to be produced re the display of the old door and to make more space fo¥ inclusive aGcess.
Ov8¥ many months, members of the St John's congregation were active in recreating the advertlsement for
the position of new Priest-in-charge of Yatton Moor, and the subsequent'meet and Greet Day, and int6rview
in March. On MaundyThursday we met to 'Break Br6ad' with our MP Tessa Munt, as suggested by Christian
Aid. We celebrated a joyous Easter Communion in the chLJrch beautifully decorated once again by the Altar
Guild and guest arrangers. After a long and eventfulvacancy, we were glad when the Rev Denise Calverley
was licensed as Priest-in-charge of the Yatlon Moor Benefice at the end of July and thrilled when Denise
took her first Communion Service in Kenn in early August. Members of all 5 churches attended and enjoyed
coffee and cake after the service. Our Harvest service w2S taken by Denise. our preacher was Ann Hatton,
from The Ripple Effect Charity. Once again, the church looked splendid. with beautlful arrangements of Fruit
and Veg thanks to the Altar Guild, and various bits of old farming and dairy equipment. Our Harvest Meal was
a joint ticketed event with th8 people of Kingston Seymour, held in their Villaee Hall. We hope to reciprocate
in 2026. We held a well-attended Remembrance Service on the 9th of November, and our Quinquennial Sur-
vey soon followtsd- nothing disastrous to report. Robin Mackay died in early November, an event felt by the
whole village. His memoriallthanksgiving service took place on 27th December.
A8 the autumn moved on and we looked back on the year, we felt very fortunat8 to have com& through an-
other year In which St John's has be6n able to worship week by week so Calmly. This was thanks to the clergy
who led our weekly worship and took the occasional offices and members of the laity who supportecj our
services. At the same time, an army of volunteers cleaned the church, mowed the grass, put out the bins,
opened and shut the toilet (every dayl and did a hundred 'little jobs. to malntain the building 80 beautifully,
which in turn makes it available for anyone to use and enjoy. THANK YOU ALL.
Our annual Posada set off around the village at the beginning of December, its progress charted by posts on
the village Facebook page, th6n Carols on the Green, which formed a tribute to Robin who, with Marianna,
had hosted this event foi many years. Denise took ou¥ services in DeGember, introducing m8ny ntsw theme8,
all including chocolalel The last Sunday of the year is our Patronal Festival, latterly it's become squeezed out
by post-christmas exhaustion. but Rev John Angle helped us once again wilh our last Holy Communion Ser-
vice of 2025. Who knows what 2026 will bring?
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Stjohn the Evangelist, Kenn- Annual Fabrlc Reportfor 2025
Quinquennial Inspection
Took place on 7th November with nothing disastrous to report.
Maintenance l Mlnor repairs
Minor repairs were Carried out to the toilet in January and in September.
Full details ol works undertaken are recorded in the Log Book which can be inspected by
appointment.
Door / Level Entrance
Progress was made on the proposals for a new door and level entrance. Plans are still to
be produced re the display of the old door and to make more space for inclusive access.
Screen I Sound System
The screen and sound system have greatly enhanced the services. John Ball has irained
Sam Hibbs to usethem.
Churchyard
There has b88n on8 burial and one interment of ashes in the chLtrchyard during the year.
New Room IToilet
The New Room was 20 years old in April and is being used more frequently lat last) for
church meetings, charity coffee mornings, Bible Studies and village groups.
The toilet is open daily for use by any pas8ers-by.
March 2026.
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All Saints, Churchwarden's Report to APCM on 13th May 2026
The year began still in vacancy, managing seryices with the wonderful help f rom our visiting Clergy. Avril and
Leonie. A huge thank you to everyone and their huga help.
Our service pattern included All Together servic8s, mostly taken by Leonie, which we have been very
pleased some children have attended. Thank you Leonie for the enormous amount of support you have
given us. The other services have been 8n 8.30am traditional communion taken by Avril and again, thank you
for £11 you have done to keep this service going. A popular one for some parishioners who may not be able to
go to any other service in a month. A vÈry special time with Avril. Thank you for 211 you do. The mid month
Holy Communion seNice on th6 3rd Sunday of the month. has been taken by retired visiting clergy and it is
always a joy to hav8 them return. A huge thank you to everyone, a special thanks to john Angle, Bishop
Alastair, Avril and Peter Bailey.
The corkgregation numbers have been really consistent throughout the year and lovely to welcome
newcomers and visitors to the services.
Mothering Sunday and Easter Day were well attended with a warm family atmosphere and spiritual light. The
Easter Egg Hunt for the children always loved by the children.
Cream Teas started forthe season on Easter Dayand Monday, with a verygood crowd on both days. AIw8yS
lovely to welcome vlsitors into our church to share cream teas and enjoy the atmosphere. The Cream Teas
were held then on the first Sunday ol each month up to and including September.
The churchyard tidy group started in e8rly Spring, meeting every couple of months through the Summer,
keeping our lovely churchyard tidy. A big thank you to Margar?t and Anthony Hawks for over seeingthis, and
to Sue Langfor her lovely coffee and cake to keep evèryone going. A real time of fellowship both in the work
outside and the social time in the break. Many thanks to 811 who came along to give the churchyard a tidy
and mÈke it look so special.
Another special event was the Fleece Fair at Mendip View Farm. A lovely day w8s spent in the orchard wlth
many country activities being displayed. Thank you to Caroline and Sam Harris for holding this on their
property. All proceeds going to the General Fund.
The Friends of All Saints have been very busy raising funds for th8 slructuie of the church, and especlally the
Chan¢81 and Vestry roof. The Quiz is being one of the main and well attended events in the village.
Our Flower Guild h£ve been busy throughout the past year keeping our church looking lovely. From Easter to
Harvest, Patronal, Remembrance and Christmtts and all year through keeping the rota up to date. Our grate-
ful thanks to everyone who give of their time and expertise to make the church look bright and cheerful.
Thanks to Sue Lang for her continued work for the Numbers Club. This is now a thriving source of income for
the General Fund. Approximately £4000 has been raised this year for the General Fund. Now being enjoyed
by all who partake in the monthly draw. Thank you too. to Steve Dixon, the Parish Clerk, for being the
independent organlser and co-ordinator for tho draw each month.
We held a Songs of Pralse, led by Mike Cooke on April 27th. A most uplifting service Wlth tea and cake after-
wards. Thank you to Mike for arranging this for ug. This seNice was also attended by people from the wider
group In the parish.
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Summer came with a Strawberry T8a at Anit8 and Richard Slmmons. This occasion has always been held
especially for the'older, generation of the village to enjoy an afternoon tea and social gathering in the garden
of Yew Tree Farm. Th8 lunds for this were given to Charity but the afternoon of fellowship of friends around
the village was really speci81. Thanks to Anita and Richard for their wonderful hospitality and to all the
younger volunteers who made the 8lternoon so enjoy8ble.
There was an Opgn Tower afternoon in aid of installing the rope guides. Thls was a well attended afternoon
and peop18 were able to have tea and cake and go up the tower as well.
A very special day came on 30th july when we celebrated tho licensing of our new Priest in Charge, Rev
Denise Calverley. This took place at St Mary's. 8 really lovely welcome to her and the beginning of our fellow-
ship and guid8nce with her.
Harvest Lunch was held in the village hall on September 21 st. a joint venture with St John's, Kenn. A lovely
joining of our parishes, celebrating harvest with a lovely meal, catered for by Scottie, now a regular vlsitor to
our celebrations. Thank you again for all the help in preparation tor this and tidying up afterwards. This now
leads on to our Harvest on October 6th and our service, a very memorable and enjoyable service.
The later parl of the year covered our Patronal service and Remembrance Day service which started as
usual at the War Memorial at the Triangle. These services were well attended and we thank Denise for taking
the Remembrance Service and Ed Brookes who made a moving tribute to all serving In our armed forces.
The lead up to Christmas w8s very busy with services from our lovely candlelit Christingle, well attended
with smiling children's faces lit up in the candlelight. Next was the Carol Service, always a very speci81 date
in our Christmas calendar. Again a candle lit service and very well attended. A new venture was singing
carols in a barn at Anita and Richard's farm in Yew Tree Lane. W8 enjoyed music accompaniment, hot dogs
and a small bar from the support ol the village hall. It Was 8 really jolly time, even the cattle in the back-
ground were joining in. The small funds raised from this went betwe&n the Food Bank and Children's
Society, as did the funds from the Christmas Meal on 1 Oth December. Again really well supported and
enjoyed by all who came from the village and our wider Group. Thank you again to the caterer who provided
an amazing Christmas meal for us all.
All in all a very busy year for us, filled with wonderful events and lellowshlp for us all.
judy Seward
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Kingston Seymour Bellringers Report for 2025
This year we have been successful in ringing 811 six bells for almost every service throughout the year. We
currently have nine active ringers who are 811 members of the Bath and Wells DIoc8san Guild ol Change
Ringers. We beneflt trom the support ol ringers from neighbouring towers, particularly St. Andrew's Clevadon
and St. Mary's Yatton, and on Sundays Long Ashton. Sorne of us gttend their practices, and also monthly
meetings ot our local Chew Branch of the Association.
Our Ringing Master. Will Rogers. has ensured that James Travis and Majeed are making good progress in the
early stages of Ch8nge Ringing, and James Saunders is taking his first steps too. To 8nsure resilience if the
two most experienced members are away, lan Norton and Majeed Travis have now learnt to conduct Call
Changes.
We did not have an outing this year, though we did have an excellent supper at Brent House in place of the
Holy Week practice. (This will be repeated in 202611
Our Major project has been to progress towards getting a Rope Guide installed. The PCC have obtained a
faculty for this, and we have &ppoint6d a contractor. With the help generous donations and grants, w& were
able to place the order, the expect3tion being March/April 2026. To this end, we held a very successful Open
Day in September, with Tower Tours, demonstrations and exhibits. The excellent team work raised £400 on
the day, followed up by a good many donations. Our PCC treasurer pays a small annual Affiliation Fee to the
Bath and Wells Association, which ensures our eligibility for a grant from their Bell Support Fund. They have
oflored us a generous 21,000 towards the Rope Guide.
General maintenanc8 has been carried out during the year, by our Tower Keep8r18n, assisted by Will, Ken,
Jamgs Travis and f4ajeed. This will continue as n8ce88ary in the comingygar.
John Pilkington
Towercaptain
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St Mary's Churchwarden's 2025 Report to APCM
The year to April has been largely positive. The most important highlight has been the appointment of Denise
as priest at the end of july. We artr reapportioning tasks and responsibilities accordingly and already heve
reintroduced morning prayer around the benefice as we review what worship we offer.
We have, during the courso of the year, lost some old friends and added a few new ones. Our regular wor-
shippers are up by 6 so we are heading in a good direction.
During the year we hostec$ 15 funerals, and 2 services of thanksglving for parishioners who havÈ diad. We
have held 4 baptisms and 2 weddings.
Our links with Yatton school 8 Strong. Along with Yatlon Methodist Church the benefice provides leaders for
"Open the Book" familiarisinÉ and educating pupils with and about the bible. We also have hosted 5 special
services for the School for notable dates in the church calendar and lor those leaving primary education in
August. The services are always enthusiastically recelved by the children and attending adLJlts and remain a
vital and revitalising aspect of our ministry in the community. In addition to worship, we Also open the
church to pupils to visit the bell tower and the rest of the building and give them the opportunity to look at
the vestments and silver and other interesting features.
We held 7 special or festal services during the y88r, including a couple of Evensongs lo terminate Open
Days, and a day dedicated to the bells and bell ringers. The Recessional played on handbells by seriously
talented musicians is a magical experience.
We also continue to host monthly music recitals of high quality in association with Yatton Music Society and
had a couple of tundralsinE concerts held by our own chorale.
The church is in good health and looks set to continue to be highly relevant to the communitywe serve.
john Dickinson 301312026
Yatton & Winscombe Chorale 2025
The Yatton & Winscombe Chorale, founded by the Revd lan Hubbard, continues under his direction as an
outreach organisation of the PCC, and attracts members from across the Group area and further afield. In
2025, it put on three concerts in St. Mary's Church, including'music tor Easter" in April and an "Advent Cel-
ebration" in November,. both concerts were accompanied by Andrew Kirk and involved the full Chorale. as
well as smaller groups., the third concert featured Chorale soprano Rachael Cooper, accompan18d by Sue
Parker. Taken together, these concerts raised £645 lor the Friends of Bristol Haematology & Oncology Cen-
tre as well as £1,225 for church funds.
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MOTHERS, UNION REPORTfor 2025
Mothers, Union continues to thrive with regular attendees of approximately14 members plus vlsitors for
each monthly meeting.
We continue to support our link diocese in prayer. The theme in 2025 being in> jolll UP.
Our link diocesan news and other news Is displayed on our atrium notice board. We contributed £711.00 to-
Wards global projects in 2025, included in this amount was £165.00 raised at our annual summer tea Sum-
mer of Hope and used for the Democratic Republic of Congo to buy seeds to enable families to provide food
for their families.
Our very interesting monthly talks ranged from a quiet meditation with Avril Gaunt to Su8, a member, talking
about her experiences working for the Crown Jewellers, A Life in Grime by Tony Lewis and a Keep Fit Session
entitled Use it or lose it.
Transport remains a problem as only a lew of our members still drive bul w8 managed to gel to our friends in
Cleeve MU for a Pancake Lunch, World Wide Lunch and to Cadbury Garden Centre for 2 delicious cream tea.
We contribute to the life of St. Mary's by organising end making Mothering Sunday posles 8nd cards, assem-
bling the Easter Garden and Christmas stable scene, and contributing money and prizes for the Christmas
Fayre.
We continue to pray for all our m&mbers especially those whose health is becoming a burden.. visiting when
wecan.
In 2026 we shall be celebrating 150 years of Mothers, Union. So watch this spac8...
Shiela Chenoweth - M.U. Secretary Iyattonl
St Mary's CateringlCoffee/Cakes for 2025
Our monthly Saturday mornings continue to go from strength to strength. They were sta¥ted many years ago
by Beryl Heeney with the aim of inviting people on their own to have a place to meet other8. It Still fulfils that
intention, and we get many people from outside the church family attending. All takings ale donations and
initially at the end of each year Beryl and I choose a local charity to receive lh8 takings for that year. All
donations go into the pot as all the cakes are donated by th8 bakers. However, now we have to decide at the
beginning of the year where the money will EO and this year the team suggested it goes to COSMIC with the
intention that it goes towards something specific which generally encourages people to give mor6
generouslyl A notice is now displayed that funds will go towards replacing our heating system which 18 in dire
need.
Ou¥ coffee & tea refreshments after Sunday services Gontinue to do well. in fact, since we have put tables
out (started after Covidl, people are tending to stay longer to enjoy companionship with the congregation.
Val Dickens
March 2026
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St Mary's Warm Welcome Report
WarmWel¢om8 has nowbeen operating since January2022, on a Wednesday afternoon 3'.30-5..30pm dur-
ing term time, and has proved to be successful. Each session is run by two volunteers providing basic activi-
ties, refreshments and a place to chat. Speciflc activities such as table tennis, cake decorating, cardlflower
making and knitting have been well received. The number of parentslgrandparents attending with children
has dropped to a small core of 3 mumsldads and 4 Children. On a couple of occasions there have been no
attendees. although th8 WhatsApp group has provtsd useful in managing this now.
The number of volunteers available has fluctuated but we continue to be grateful to those that give of their
time. It may be time to revitalise and re-launch WW, taking acGount of the availability of volunteers, encour-
aginE a wider number of participants across all ages.
The parents do really appreci3te a place lo come and chat. relax and sometimes have a quiet chat for sup-
port.
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Portishead Deanery Report 2025
We met. as usual, four times in 2025. two ol the meetings (June and November) were de8nery-wide meet~
ings, open to anyone to attend, while the March and September meetings were full Synods.
March-Thi8 Synod was held at Holy Trinity Nai188a and saw the approval of the 2024 Deanery accounts as
well as an interestingtalk by lenny Hollingsworth, Bath & We118 Diocesan Secretary with the unusual oppor-
tunity lo ask questions directly to the Diocese's CEO.
June- The venue for this Deanery-wide meeling w8S the Church of the Ascension, Keedwell. It was a very
well-attended meeting and we heard a fescinatingtalk from Andrew H8188trap, the Emeritus Professor of
Biochemistry at Bristol University. Andrew gave a talk called "Faith in Science" and spoke about the rela-
tionship between science and his Christian faith.
September-The September Synod took place at St George's Church Hall, Easton-In-Gordano, and pro~
vided an opportunity*or Synod members to meet each other and encourag6d good conversation. It also saw
Caroline Edwards being introduced as the new Deanery Secretary as well as beingthe Portish8ad Co-Ar8a
Deans and Lay Dean's PA, taking over from Rob Norman, who has been the Acting Deanery Secretary since
Lesley Farrall resigned in September 2020. Carolin8'8 email address 18 portish8ad.degnery1@gmail.com
November-The venue forthe November De8nery-wide meetingwas St Mary's, Walton and saw a rlveting
presentation by Mary Colwell, who is an environm6ntalist, author and producer who previously worked tor
the BBC Natural History Unit. The presentation was called "Conservation, Spirituality and Faith" and made
us think about wildlife conservatlon. The meeling also heard about the lact that St Michael & All Angels IFlax
Bourton} had recentlybeen awaided a Gold Award as an Eco Chuich from A Roch8.
We have enjoyed having Assistant Diocesan Secretary Peter Evans as our Deanery Accompanier and C18ire
Horton, the Bath Archdeaconry Deanery & Parish Adviser, has also been very helpful. The Deanery Mission &
Pastoral Group has met every two month8 throughout 2025 while the Deanery Leadership Team has met
every month, where possible.
We want to express our gratitude to the clergy 8ncl officials of all the deanery Churches for their hard work
and commitment during this year. especiallyto those churches which have been in vacancy.
Rob Norman (Lay Dean)
Astrid Tiesema-samsom ICo-Area Dean)
Rob Eastwood Dewing ICo-Area Dean)
January 2026
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Independenl Examineis Report
For the ye3r ended 31 December 2025
I repDrt on the aicount5 Of the PCC for the ye3r ended 31 December 2025 whlch tomprfse the Stèternent of
Financial Activitles, the Balance Sheet and related notes.
thls report is made solely to the trustees In accordancÈ wlth sec￿0￿ 145 of the Charitie5 Act 2011. bAy work has
been undertaken so that I rllighl state lo the PCC those matters l am required to stètE to thetn in an Independent
Exorniner's feport and for no other pvrpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume
responsibility to anyone other than the charilv and the tharltV'5 tru5tee5 for myexaminatlDn work.
Respectlve respon51blllties of Trustee5 and E)raminer
The MÉtnbers of the PCC 3re re5pansible for the preparation of the accounts. They consWer thèt an audit Is not
requlred for Ihls year (under SÈttiDn 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Actll and that an independent
Kamination is needed
ExamlnÈ the account5 Ivnder Sectlan 145 of the Charitie5 Actl,.
To follow the procedures laid dowD in the General Directions 8lven by thè Charilv Commlssioners
(under Section 14515llbl of the Charities Actl., and
To state whether particular rnatter5 have come to my attention.
Basis ol Independent Examlner's ¥eport
My examin3lion was carried out in accordance with the General Directions glven by the Charlly C(Imtn15sloners.
An examlnatlon includes a r￿lÈW of the èccaunting records kept by the PCC and a compari50n of the accounts
presented with those record5. It also Includes consSderation of any unusual ilerns or disc105uie5 In the accounts,
and seeking expl?n3tion5 from you as trustees concerning any such mètteis. The procedijres undertaken do not
provide all the evldence that would be required in an audit. and consequently no opinion 15 given è5 to whether
the account5 Present a 'true and falr, vlew ènd the report Is Ilmiied to those mattels Set out In the statement
below.
Independent EMamiTher's stètement
In connectloTr with my exafnlnatlon. na rnatter has cometo my attention..
l. which gives me reasonable cause to belleve Ihat Sn, any mèterlal respect, the requirement5
to keep accoLJntln8 records In accordance wlth Sectlon 130 of the Charilie5 Act,. and
to prepare accounts whlch atcord wlth the accounting retords and coFnpl¥ wlth the accountlng
requirement5 of the Charities Act have not been met.. or
2. to whlch. In my opinion, attention shauld be diawn In ordeT to enable a proper understandingof the accounts
to be reached.
Elalne Coe, ACA
Ea511ei6h, Southampton, 5050 9JD
Date.. 13 May2026
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Statement of Financial Activities
For the year ended 31 December 2025
Note
General Designated Restricted Endowment
Fund
Funds
Funds
Funds
All Funds All Funds
2025
2024
Income
Donations and le8acie5
132,902
43,452
176.354 195,393
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
Investments
20,716
8,128
2,028
163,774
74.127
94.843
8,927
5,051
285,175
69,721
20,898
4,642
290.654
799
2,401
46,652
622
74.749
Eypenditure
Church attlvities
Raislng Funds
164,813
1,025
165,838
79,722
13,121
257,656 1248,2641
1,025
11,8861
258,681 1250,1501
79,722
13,121
Net operatln8 Ilosslllncome
12,0641
14,9731
33,531
26,494
40,504
Net unrealised gain
12
1,786
1,786
262
Net Ilosslllncome for the year
12781
14.9731
33.531
28,280
40.766
Reconclllation of funds
Total funds brought forward
120,207
24,702
124,359
1,700
270,968
230.202
Total Funds ¢arrled forward
119,929
19,729
157,890
1.700
299,248
270,968
All of the above results are derived from continuing activities. There are no other re¢ognised galns or losses
other than those stated above.
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Balance Sheet
For the year ended 31 December 2025
Note
General
Fund
Deslgnated
Restrict Endowm
Funds ed funds
ent
funds
All funds All funds
2025
2024
Fixed a55et5
Plant and eqlsipment
Investments
li
12
1,491
12,093
13,584
2,447
2,447
6,385
12,093
18,479
7,615
10,307
17,922
2,447
2,447
Current assets
Stock
Debtors
Deposits
Cash and cash
equlvalents
3,222
25,254
72.106
19,519
3,222
26.132
161,987
103.973
2.597
21,367
108,429
131,242
13
14
14
220
10,470
7,164
658
77,711
77.290
1,700
120,618
17,854
155,971
1,700
295.314 263.635
Current liabllltles
Creditors & accruals
15
113,7561
113,7561
15721
15721
12161
12161
114,5441 110,5891
114,5441 110,5891
Net assets
119,929
19.729
157,890
1,700
299,249 270,968
Fund5
Balance at l Januafy 2025
Net movements in Funds
Total Funds
120,207
12781
119,929
24,702
124,359
14,9731
33,531
19.729 157.890
1,700
270,968 230,202
28,280
40,766
299,248 270,968
1,700
The Fln3ncial Statements of Yatton Moor PCC on 30 to 43 were approved by the PCC on the 13th May 2026
and signed on its behalf by:
Rev Denlse Calverlev
Karen Baber
Prlest In Charge
Treasurer
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Notes to the Financial Statement5
For the year ended 31 December 2025
I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
a. Basls of preparlng the flnanclal statements
The financial statement5 of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102. have been prepared In
accordance with the Charltles 50RP IFRS 1021'Accounting and Reporting by Charities..
Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their account5 in accordance with the
Flnancial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective I january 20151,.
Financial Reporting Standard 102'The Financial Reporting StandBrd applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
The charity has taken adv3nt3ge of the followin8 disclosure exemption in preparing these Financial
Statement5. a5 permitted by FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable iri the UK and
Republlc ol Ireland,:
the requirements ol Section 7 Ststement of Cash Flows.
Public benefit exemptlon
The charity meets the definition ol a public benefit entity under FR5102
b. Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it
is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliablv.
For legacies, entitlement is taken as the earlier ol the date on which either.. the charity is aware that probate
has been granted, the estate has been linalised and notification has been made by the executorlsl to the Trust
that a distribution will be made. or when a distribution is received from the estate. Receipt of a legacy, in whole
or in part, is only considered probable when the amount can be measured reliably and the charity h35 been
notified of the executorf5 intention to make a dlstribution.
Gift Aid recelvable is included in income where there is a valid declaration from the donor. Any Gift Aid amount
received on a donation is considered to be part of that gift and is treated a5 an addition to the same fund as the
initial donation unless specified otherwise.
c. Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised a5 experiditure a5 500n a5 there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the
charity to that expenditure. it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and
the amount ol the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted lor on an accruals basis and
has been classified under heading5 thataggregate all cost related tothe category. Where costs cannot be directlv
attrlbuted to partlcular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of
resources.
Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activlty for which the expenditure was incurred.
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Notes to the Flnan¢lal Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2025
d. Fixed Assets
Item5 of equipment are capitalised where the purchase price exceeds £S(M).
Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to wdte down the cost ol the asset to its estlrnated resldual value
over its expected useful Ilfe. The economic useful lives are as follows:
Furnlture, fittings and equipment- S years stralght line
Fencing- 10 years stralght Ilne
e. Stock
stock is included at the lower of cost5 or net realisable value.
f. Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short term hi8hly liquld investments with a short maturity of three
months of less.
Flnancial Instruments
The charity only has financial a5set5 and financial liabilltSes of a kind that qualify as basic financial Instruments.
Baslc financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their
settlement value.
h. Taxatlon
All the Charity's income Is applied to it5 charitable objectives and the Charity 15. therefore, exempt under
Current legislation from most forms of taxation.
l. Fund accountlng
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objective5 at the discretion ol the
Trustees. The charitV'5 general funds consist of funds which the charity may use lor its purposes at its discretion.
Restricted funds can only be used lor particu13r restricted purposes Within the objects ol the charlty.
Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised lor particular restricted
purposes.
Deslgnated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustee5 for a particular purpose.
Endowment Funds are funds for a specific purpose where only the Sncome can be used.
Creditor5
Creditors are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past eventthat will probablv
result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or
estimated reliably.
k. Penslons
All employees, who meet the criteria. are enrolled into the auto-enrolment pension scheme.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2025
INCOME FROM DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
General
St Marvs
Fund Pre-school
Restricted
Funds
All Funds
2025
All Funds
2024
Income
Planned Givin8'.
Gilt Aid
Non Gift Aid
Collections at Services..
Gilt Aid
Non Gift Ald
Donations & Appea15
Grants
Gift Aid Srnall Donations Scheme
Gift Aid
Legacies
75,325
12,722
813
1.025
76,138
13,747
89,237
8,365
8,481
8,541
loo
15,424
27.087
2,867
19.968
12,482
176,354
7,296
loo
5,789
22,325
274
584
12,482
43,452
9,635
4.762
2,593
19.384
11.716
23,349
3.407
22,476
29,547
195,393
132,902
3. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITES
General
St Ma￿5
Fund Pre-school
Restricted
Funds
All Funds
2025
All Funds
2024
Income
Bookstall & Blble Notes sales
Lettings- Church & Chapter
House
Sale of good5 and produce
Weddings/Funeral lees
Pre-school fees
142
11,068
142
11,068
170
8.879
1,033
8,473
178
1.211
8A73
73,949
94￿43
889
4,708
55,075
69,721
73,949
74,127
20,716
4. INCOME FROM OTHER TRADING ACTIVITES
Incorne
General
Fund
St Mary's
Pre-school
Restilcted
Funds
All Funds
2025
All Funds
2024
Fund ralslng events and èctivttries
8.128
8,128
799
799
8.927
8,927
20,898
20.898
INVESTMENT INCOME
General
Fund
St Marvs
Pre-school
Restrlcted
Fundg
All Funds
2025
All Funds
2024
Dlvldends and Interest
2.028
2,028
622
622
2,401
2,401
5,051
5,051
4,642
4.642
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Notes to the Flnancial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2025
6. ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE
Note
General
Fund
St Mary'5
Pre-school
Restrlcted
Funds
All Funds
2025
All Funds
2024
CHURCH ACTIVITIES
Giftsfrom PCC..
Mlsslon-UK
Mi55ion- overseas
Mission secular
li
li
li
1,650
3.250
I,ioo
6,000
155
1,805
3,250
2,485
7,540
1.650
3,809
2.927
8.386
1,385
1,540
Activltles relotirtg to Church
Ministry
Ministry..
Parish Share
Clergy expense5
Church runninE Costs..
Light, heat. water
Insurance
Sundries
Maintenance & security
Upkeep of services
Upkeep of Churchyards
Bible notes
Support & Education
Salaries
83.619
2.144
83,619
2,267
83,834
1,594
123
22.151
6,744
1,139
3,792
2,587
58
138
289
7,661
22,151
6,744
1,139
8,771
2,587
253
138
1,871
75,181
22.267
6,701
809
8,142
1,985
454
167
2,635
52,459
4,979
195
347
67,520
1,235
Depreciation
St Mary's projects
All Saint5, projects
578
326
326
780
1,658
9,296
1,230
780
12,633
219.364
1,434
800
30,768
214,048
10,975
141,875
68,193
Church Monogement & Administrotion
Postage, printing, stationerv
books, advertising
Ollice equipment, phone etc.
Play8roup expen5e5
Sundry expenses
Salaries
Professional fees
Bank charge5
aeevelclaverham contributions
I,ioo
576
I,ioo
576
10,930
373
16,684
2,918
484
12,3131
30,752
257,656
1,070
986
7,786
315
15,410
2,164
469
12,3701
25,830
248.264
10.930
373
16,684
309
209
12,3131
16.938
164.813
572
27
2,037
248
11,529
79,722
2,285
13,121
TOTAL CHURCH ACTIVITIES
RAISING FUNDS
Stewardship/Giving costs
Costs of fayre and events
315
710
1,025
165,838
315
710
1.025
257,852
290
1.596
1.886
250.150
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
79,722
13,121
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2025
7. FUND DETAILS
7a ENDOWMENTFUNDS
Endowment Funds
underthe PCC control
Terms
Protected
Capltal
Market
Value
2025
2024
The Mr5 Ford Trust
For the maintenance of St
Mary's Churchyard.
1,71K)
1.700
73
109
73
109
The Mrs Ford trust is not an accumulative endowment fund and the interest received does not
increase the capital. The interest received is included within the Restricted Yatton Churchyard fund.
Endowment Funds
under Diocesan
control
Yatton Churchyard
fund
Mrs D Stuckey Trust
Terms
Protected
Capltal
Market
Valuè
2025
2024
For the maintenance of St
Mary's Churchyard.
For the fabric of St Marvs
andlor malntenance of
Assistant clergy
273
10.375
274
268
2,000
24.276
123
333
397
601
The income for the year relating to the two endowment fund5 under the Diocesan control are shown
a5 a 8rant under Reslricted Fund5.
The Diocese transferred all investrnent5 previously held with CCLA to LGf Wealth Management, with
the instruction to strengthen the capltal value of the portfollo. The Yatton Stuckey Trust repre5ent5
0.3% and The Yatton Church yard fund5 Tepresents 0.1% of the total capital transferred.
The capital of the funds under Dlocesan control are not included in the Balance Sheet.
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Notes to the Financlal Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2025
7b RESTRICTED FUNDS
Openln8
balance
Income
Expenditure
a05ing
balance
Speclal Charity Collection5
St M3ry's Children's work
St John's Projects
All Saints, Amenities
All Saints, Churthyard
Pari5h-wide Funds
Sunday School Trust
Team Mission Fund
Vicar discretionary fund
St Mary's Care ICOSMICI
St Mary's Clo¢k
st Mary's Churchyard
St Mary's Organ-music Fund
Yatton & Winscombe Chorale
Zamblan- Kabwe Link
1,447
11,4471
213
25,311
5,404
2,253
22
16,514
858
217
30,867
4,896
3,356
22
16.694
871
859
93,602
76
5.161
6,957
2,059
1,108
123
282
15
14
33.283
11,4011
12,5671
11231
11021
65,564
720
4,868
178
1,238
370
IZ4,359
15,2451
16511
11391
11801
11,2571
432
913
894
375
157,89)
46,652
113,1211
Significant indlvldual Items In the above expenditure are as follows:
St Mary's Care ICOSMICI
Downpipe repalr
Sound system
Tlmbers in Chapter House
Decarbonisation survey
All Salnts, Amenltles
980 Rope guides (covered by grantl
2,233 Distrlbution board
550
750
4.513
1,382
900
2,282
Details of the Special Charity collections IEI,4471 are set out in Note 11.
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Notes to the Financial Statsments
For the year ended 31 December 2025
7c DESIGNATED FUNDS
Opèrtlhg
Balance
Defitlt for
the year
Closlng
Balance
St. Mary's Pre-school Fund
24,702
24.702
14,9731
4.9731
19.729
19,729
St. Mary's Pre-school Fund
Ring fenced by the PCC forthe benefit of the Pre-school, and thus the fund's status Is"Des18nated~ The
fund makes contributions to major repairs 8nd capital projects which affect or benefit the Pre-school.
and also the day-to-day running costs of the Chapter House.
In January 2025, the Pre-school extended its operational hours to run in line with the Infant and junior
School. The inerease in hour5 has led to an increase in staff salaries. For the January Easter term, St
Mary's Church waived the hire charge for the Chapter House lor the afternoon session.
The day-to-day management of the Pre-school is done by one of the two Pre-school Le3ders under the
guidance ol the Management Commlttee and the finanelal control of the PCC. The extent of the surplus/
Idefldtl is heavily dependent on the number of children attending and North Somerset Council funding
rate.
. STAFF COSTS & TRUSTEE REMUNERATION
2025
2024
Salary and wages
Organists/Choir fees included within Weddin￿Funeral income
Pension contributions
Cleeve/Claverham contributions for Team
Administrator
90,813
67,444
1,579
1,290
1,052
425
12,0151 12,0941
91,429
67,065
No National Insurance contributions are due from the PCC as these fall within the HMRC Ernployment
Allowanee of £3,000 per annum.
The organists and choir members were paid lees for wedding and funerals at the prescribed rates and
the amounts shown above have been deducted from the Weddings/Funeral fee income Shown in note
PCC member5 on occasions will act as agent5 for the PCC and make approved purchases on it5 behalf
which are reimbursed, however during the year no other costs have been reimbursed to PCC members.
One member of the clerEY12024.. two mernber51. who are members of the PCC. were reimbursed
expenses in connection with their travel, study and office costs. These costs total £2,26812024'. £1,594)
during the year, 25% of which was reimbursed by the parish of Cleeve with Clèverham.
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Notes to the Financlal Statement5
For the year ended 31 December 2025
9. STAFF NUMBER5
The average number of employees during the year was as follows:
2025
2024
No.
No.
Adrninistration
Pre School
Organists/Choimasters
li
li
10. MISSION GIVING
sin￿ 1995. the PCC has set a Mission Giving level o13pproximately 5% of the General Fund income
received from Planned Giving. Collections and the recoverable Gift Aid. In 2005. the PCC agreed that the
5% figure could be increased by up to £500 in order to meet unexpected requests. In 2025, total donations
were £6,0(M),12024.. £6.0001. Sums given through special charity collection5. coffee and cake stall sales
and other event5 5pon50red by the PCC. total £1,44712024.. E2,3861.
pcc
"5%"
Speclal
pcc
Speclal
Home Mlsslon
Clevedon Food 8ank
Sisters of the Church
The Children'5 Society
Yatton Junior School
Other Agencles
16 Caring at Christma5
Children's Hospice South West
139 Farming Comtnunity Network
Friend5 01 Bristol Haem3tologv
and Oncology Centre
155 Royal British Legion
Yatton Youth Club
550
550
423
550
167
550
738
57
1.650
Overseas Mlsslon
Hope Christian Trust
CMS
Us. (previously USPGI
Kabwe
Guatemalan Street K￿d5
Ripple
550
800
550
550
550
550
800
3,250
I,ioo
1.385
2025 Total
6,000
1,540
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2025
11. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
General
Fund
Pre-school
Restrlcted
Funds
Total
Cost
At l January 2025
Additions
At 31 December 2025
9.328
3,262
3,262 15,852
9,328
3262
3,262 15.852
Depreclatlon
At I january 2025
Charge in the year
At 31 December 2025
7,259
578
7,837
489
326
815
489
326
815
8.237
1.230
9,467
Net Hook value at 31 De￿mber 2025
1,491
2,447
2,447
6,385
Nèt book value at l January 2025
2,069
2.773
2.773
7,615
12. INVESTMENTS
2025
2024
M&G Charifund- 700 units
12,093 10,307
12,093 10,307
13. DEBTORS
General
Fund
Pre-
School
Restricted
Funds
2025
2024
Collections
Cleeve with Claverham contribution
Fees
Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme
Gift Aid
Gift Aid Small Donation scheme
Deposit for roof materials
Lettings
Other
1,242
2,388
1.242
2,388
2,730
1,239
6.894
4.889
1,359
4.785
4,885
1,328
1,511
7,020
7,020
2,065
2,065
6,426
220
375
7,021
4,246
25,254
220
658
26,132 21,367
The Listed Place5 of Worship Grant scheme Closed on 181h February 2026 as all funding was used.
loo
183
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2025
14. CASH AND DEPOSITS
2025
2024
Cash in hand
Deposits
161,987 108,429
103,973 131,242
265,960 239,671
At 31 December 2025, £56,862 of the fund5 were held in fixed term, fixed interest accounts and
£45.000 invested in two Credit Unions, as follows..
Cambridge & Counties
Cambridge & Counties
Harnp5hire Trust Bank
£15,748 at 4.65%. maturing 2310812027
£IO,(KJO at 4.70%, maturin8 2410912026
£32,735 at 4.55%. maturing 2910112026
Somerset Savings & loan5
Churches Mutual Credit
Union
These represent the maximum investment permltted by 3 corporate body.
£20,CK)O
£25,(K)O
All rem3ining funds, including those ol the preschool, are held In a rnlxture of bank accounts 3nd
short-term deposits at the Central Board ol Finance of the Church of England. Three ol the PCC'S
bank accounts are with Natwest under a special dioce53ll scheme.
15. LIABILIITES
fjeneral
St Marfs Restricted
Fund Pre-school
Funds
2025
2024
Pre-paid wedding fees
Fees due to Diocese
Restricted collections
Parish share
Repair works
Other
162
848
162
200
295
944
2,658
222
6,270
10,589
8,Z20
73
4,453
13,756
8.220
73
5,241
14.544
572
572
216
216
16. RESERVE POLICY
It is the PCC policy to maintain resetve5 on the General Fund as a sufflcient level, currendy three
months of annual expenditure, to enable it to carry our Its oblectives and to ensure financial
continuity in the event of significant variation to incorne or expenditure. The balan￿ of this fund
at the year end was £120,44612024.. £120.2071 which represents slx months12024.' Six months)
ol normal expendlture., consequently the policy objectlve was rnet in 2025. At November PCC
meeting, it was agreed to invest up to a thlrd ol the cash balance into a Charity Inve5trnent Fund.
The Reserves In the principal Restricted Funds are consldered sufficient to meet any short-term
needs but rnajor expenditure arising from Quinquennial reports could require slgnificant fund-
raising and grant seeking.
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Fortheyear ended 31 De￿mber 2025
General Fund
2025
All Other Funds
2025
2024
2024
Income
Planned regular givin8
Collection5
Donations and appeals
Grants
Legacies
Tax recovered (Glft Aldl
Events and Activities
LettlnEsIFees/Sale of goods
Dividends, interest. compensation
88,047
8,481
9,635
4,762
94,402
7.296
7,038
19,999
1,838
160
5,789
22,325
12,482
858
799
74,127
3,023
121,401
3,200
200
4,678
3,350
29.547
1,640
1.363
55,075
2.577
101,430
21,977
8,128
20,716
2.028
163,774
24,243
19,535
14,646
2,065
189,224
Expenditure
Mission Giving
Ministry- Parish Share
Ministry- Other
Runnin8 Costs
Organists & Pre-school Staff
Major repairs & depreciation
Adrninistration/Event costs
16,0001
183,6191
12,1441
136,8981
17,6611
111,5531
117,9631
1165,8351
16,0001
183,8341
11.2611
133,4171
17,1451
131.5501
122,2471
1185A541
11.5401 12,3861
11231
13331
16,7561 16,7091
167,5201 145,3141
13,0901 11.4521
113,8141 18.6341
192,8431 164,6961
Net operatln8 Income
12,0641
3,770
28.558
35,734
Net unrealSsed gain
1,786
262
Total Ideflcltllsurplus for the yèar
12781
4.032
28,558
36,734
Total fund5 brought forward
Total Funds carried forward
120,207
119.929
116,175
120,207
149,061
177,619
114,027
149,061
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