SL Maryarefs Parfsh Church Stanford-lfrHope wlth Mucklng Annual Report of the Parochial Church Council for the year ended 31 December 2025 Adminlstrative Informatlon St. Margaret's is situated in The Green, Stsnford-IprHope. It is part of the Diocese of Chelmsford within the Church of England. The (X)rresponden address: st Margaret's Church. The Green. stsnfOrd--HOpe, Essex SS17 OEP. The Parochial Church Council (PCC) 18 registered with the Charity Commission. Registration number: 1132298 PCC members who have served from 1 January 2025 until the date this report VAS approved are: Incumbent.. The Revd Thomas Rout (chalm)an) Wardens.. Peter Goodwln Richard Allen Ed Kearney (to APCM 2025) (from APCM 2025) Representatives on the Deanery Synod.. David Hamilton Mark Wenn EleGted membern Anne Finch Alex Green Donnie Jone8 Janet Kwakye Sue Lester Ramatu Mavita mary Mehegan (from APCM 2025) (from APCM 2025) (to APCM 2025) {-Opted 19th May 2025 to 19th January 2026) Llllan Mitchell Anita Nu8S Jessica Rout Mary Taylor (COpted 19tt1 May 2025) (from APCM 2025)
SL Margaret's Parish Church Stanford4e-Hope with Mucking Annual Report of the Parochial Church Councll (continued) for the year ended 31 December 2025 Structure, governance and management The method of appointrnent of PCC members is set out In the ChUh Representation Rules. At St Margaret's the membership of the PCC consists of the incumbent, churchwardens, deanery synod representstives and members elected by those members of the congregation who are on the electoral roll of the church. All Church attendees are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and to consider standing for election to the PCC. Alms and purpogeg St. Margaret's PCC ha8 the responsibilty of co-operating w51h the incumbent, the Revd Tom Rout in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, Social and ecumenical. It also has Maintenance responslbilities for the buildings and grounds of St. Margaret's, The Green, Stanford- le-Hop8 and our part of the churchyard at St John the Baptisc Mucking. Objectlves and Actlvltlej The PCC is Gommitted to enabling a3 many people as possible to build a relationshlp wlth God through Jesus Christ and to become part of our parK8h community at St Margaret'8. The PCC maintains an overiiew of misslon and ministry throughout the area and makes suggestions on how our minlstry can Invofv the many groups that live within our parish. Our ser4fjce8 Seek to put faith Into prnctlce through prayer and 8CriPture, music and sacrament. When planning our activities for the year, we have considered the Commlssion's guidance on publtc benefft, and partiojlarfy the supplementary guidancè on Charities for the adVanrnent of Christianity. We try to enable ordinary people to live out Iheir faith as part of our parish communty through.. Worship and prayer. leaming about the Go8pel,' and developing thelr knowledge and trust in Jesus. Provision of pastoral care for all people regardless of background or status. Missionary and outreach work. As part of this work it is important that we maintain the fabric of the buildings and grounds of St Margaret's, Stanford-le-Hope and our part of the churchyard at st John the Baptisc Mucking. Achlovements and perfomiance chUh attendance All are welcome to attend our regular wvlces. As at the AGM of 11 May 2025, there are 89 (99 in 2024) parishioners on the Church EctOral Roll. The average weekty attendance was 70 adults (63 in 2(r24).
SL Maryarevs Parish Church Stanford4e44ope with Mucking Annual Report of the Parochial Church Council (continued) for the year ended 31 December 2025 Revlew of the PCC year The full PCC met 8 times durirKJ the year (8 in 2024). wtth an average attendance 18vel of 10110 in 2024). The PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general concern and importance to the parish induding deciding on how the funds of the PCC are to be spent. New members are made aware of resources available to ass5St them In thelr role. Worshlp and Prayer The PCC 18 keen to offer a rnnge of services during the ¢X>Uf8e of the year that our communty find both beneficial and spiritualty fulfilling. We carried out our usual variety of speoal Christrnas services, includlng Carols by Candlelight, Christingle for Tots, Family Carols and ChrrJtrnas Eve Midnight Hoty Comrnunion. Our usual Good Friday Reflectlve Servtce took place. Vve also offered a mid-week Holy Communion service on Thursdays whlch had an average attendan Ve1 of 88venteen {8iXteen In 2024). We also hold a Compline Service on Tuesday evenings, this has an average attendance of ten (eht in 2024). A8 well as our regular eervi, we enable our communty to celebrate and thank God at tha milestones of Ihe journey through life. Through baptism and thank8gDiing, we thank Gijd for the gffl of life. in marrtage publiG vows are exchanged with God'8 blessing and through funeral servics friends and family express thelr grief and give thanks for the Irfe which is now complete in this world and to commend the person into God'8 keeplng. We have cxlebratgd 1 wedding (1 In 2024) and held 9 funerals (10 in 2024) in our church th18 year. Youth Blble study (Rav Tom Rou¢ Denise Wem) In September we 8tsrted a Kpekly 8ibl8 for 88condary 8chool aga young people. The group runs for 90 minutes every Tuesday evenlng In the hall. The ffir8t part Is a Blble study where wee been looking at the gospel of Mark, using the 'induGtive' study method, designed to engage the young people in the features of the passage, by making observations and interpreting what they read. Wa have had some great conversations as we team about Jesus. as well as sharing about scbooI. their hobbles and interests, prayer needs and so on. The Lgst 30 minLrtes are more social, with time for table tennis and chatting rf the young peopte want to stsy. We hetd Christmas social and a Shrove Tuesday pancake party to which some of their friends also came. Normal numbers are betwRen 5-10 young people,. we've raally 8njoyed leading the group and pray Ihat it will grow in the (x)ming year.
SL Maryaret's Parish Church Stanford-le-Hope wlth Mucklng Annual Report of the Parochial Church Council (continued) for the year ended 31 December 2025 chu h Wardens Fabric Report The year 2025 - 2026 has been a busy year in the life of St Margarers Church. Following the Quinquennial Inspection of St Margaret's Church on Thursday, 3 Aprll by our, then Architect Mr John Bailey, this very detailed 63-page, 5 yearly report, covers many aspects of the condition of the d)urch building and highlighting the areas and prioriiies of the work that needs carrying OUL AS Church Wardens we have been working through the m08t urgent points Identlfled in the report, focusing mainly on stopping water coming in through the roof abova the font. This work will be ongoing through 2026. and may require additional fundraising actfvity or grant applications. depending on the extent of the damage that is uncovered. The report 58 available to anyone who wshes to read It, pleas8 speak to elther Richard Allen or Ed Keamey for more infonnation. We, the Church Warden8 and the PCC recognise that we act 88 Custodians of a wonderful historic Grade 1 listed building and sh to hand rt on to future generations in good condttlon, as a place for wor8hlP and praise to God. The church organ has had its annual tune up to keep it in u8e at our 8ervic*8 as well as weddings and funerals. Areas of repair and maintenance are likely soon to be needed with c<>8ts likely to run into thousand8 of pounds rf wish to continu8 to Ube Gas boilers and appllances were given their annual service. PAT Testing service ha8 been carried out by electric specialists. Our utility contracts were renewed. The church roof alami servicing has been carried out. Flre extinguishers check ha8 been carrted out. The fire alarms have all been checked. Gutter maintenance cleaning has been carried out to the including the gutter between the church roof and the clock tower. Further investigation looking at preventattve measures are ongoing. A noticeboard in the church now includes photos of those on the PCC, The Wardens. Safeguarding Officer and Rev Tom Rout. We also have a rota system on the nottceboard so peopte can check their dates they are on duty, to sh¢)w others we have volunteer roles which they may also be able to do. It is also useful for the Church Wardens to check on Sundays to look for gaps if someone doesn't turn up for whatever asOn.
SL MaryareV8 Parlsh Church Stanford4e4lope with Mucklng Annual Report of the Parochial Church Councll (contlnued) for the year ended 31 December 2025 Church Wanlens Fabrfc Report (conllnued) A new group are ¢urrenty looking at our website wth a view to upgrading to ensure our digital communications remain relevant and up to date. We currently use A Church Near You website. The year 2025 has not been wlthout ts challenges %tsthere money is scar(*. parlsh Shares must be met, and repairs still need to be carried out and our beautiful ancient Ghurch building maintained and fit for purpose into the future. We are aware how much the church lIes on the generosity of both congregatlon and local communty: we offer th088 our grateful thanks. The parish share payments we make to the di0Se of Chelmsford are paid through The Ephesian Fund. a trust set up to ensure that the parish share we and other churches using the Ephesian FurKI V pay 18 Used lo resource parish ministries that are commltted to the historic Biblical teaching on the place of sex within heterosexual marriage. A8 Church Wardens thank our congregatnn offer their skills, tim8 and haid work to help in variou8 ways. within our church community, whether, PCC. administration. cleaning. grounds maintenance, buikling maintenance. fundraising, tech support, music provision8 and more. We are also aware many do this while balancing their family and work Ilfe and other life hurdle8. We would also Ilke to thank our tower captain Alan Gisby for continuing to maintain the church bells and clock, ensuring that the time dlsplayed and remain accurate all year round. FSnalty. and not18&8 important, Uld like to add that the suspen8ton of presentation (by which Tom was appointed "priest-in-charge. pending p088ibie re- organisation) expired In April 2025 and a church legal prOsS has since been underway to have Tom appointed Rector of our parish, this has been agreed by the pcc. We woukl especially IM(a to thank Rev Torn Roul for his leadership throughout the year arKI taking us into the fvture. We give thank8 and prai88 for the guKlance of the Holy Spirit through Jesus Chrisl our Lord and Saviour. Church Warden& Richard All8n Edward Keamey
St. Maryaret's Parish Church Stanford4e-Hope wlth Mucking Annual Report of the Parochial Church Councll {contlnued) for the year ended 31 December 2025 Tuesday Tots (A Nuss and K Bipnvenu) Tuesday Tots is still going well. tt is real satisfying to see the children pLgylng together in the big space which they don't have at home. Mums and grandparènts enjoy having a chat, IVS another way of making friends for them a8 v11, and having a cup of tea mid-moming. Vve have two new helpers, Lllian Mrtchell and Angela Hall. Deanery Synod (Math Wenn, Dawd Hamitton (Deanery Synod repr&sentatNes May 2023 - May 2026), Rev Tom Rout) The deanery synod meets three t*ne8 a year and has discussed numerous times the Shortfall in parish share pald across Thurrock deanery, and the impact this will have on the number of dergy the Dlocese will be able to appoint to the deanery. lIe the expected reduction in clergy numbers is unlikely to occur in 2026 (when vicars in North Grays I Stifford and Tilbury retire) the me&sage is dear- there are certaln costs to Ministry, and the deanery can only expect what it is able to pay for. There have been a number of interesting presentation8, especially from Hope UK, Christian charity that helps teenagers at risk of substance abuse. This year supported the Orsett Show (held annually on the first Saturday of SeptembeT), where 'rnicro services, are held on the hour at the Thurrock deanery tent to demonstrate our farth Presen at the 8h(w, and to promote the Angllcan church88 across the local area. In 2025 we paKI £9 as our small regular contrlbution to the deanery fund. We thank God for continued good relationships between the clergy of our deanery, and for the leadership of Area Dean David Rollins. Pastoral Care Some members of our parish are unable to attend church due to sickness or age. Our clergy and other members have visited all church members who cannot travel, to chat and pray wlth them or to letsrate Ix)mmunton with them either at their homes or In hospital. Mission and Evangellsm Mission and evangelism at the Trart of the work Jesus gave hts thurch to do, and a churth stays althY by stKking to ts tsskl have sought to make misslon and evaTrJelism a prK)rity.
SL Margaret's Parish Church StanfOrd-le0pe wlth Mucking Annual Report of the Parochial Church Council (continued) for the year ended 31 December 2025 Mlsslon and Evangelbm (confjnued) The Open the Book tsam have ntinu{ to bthg ts storfes me88age ofthe Bt)le lo our local prynary 8choob. Tu• is a minsty that shares the message of Jesus wfth toddlers and parents, %Mth Y6its into Ihe thurch to marf( Christmas, Easter and the end of term. Op8n The Book Bible Soclety's Open The Book programme u8e8 The Storytelling Bible written by Bob Hathan. It holds a three year programme of 90 Bible Stories from Gene818 to Revelation. The Bible Society provides online support as well as face to face training. Maketon signing training 18 also available as many schools already use this to support children with special needs. Every Thursday in school terns our team of Storytellers presents a story to all Key stage 1 children in the hall at Stanford Le Hope School. Teachlng staff and class assistsnts al80 attend. Lisa Stanfiekl, Administration Head of Stanford School y1¢OMe8 and supports us. Open tho Book helps sthool to meet statutory collecdve worship requirement8, and w8 are a link between school and St Margaret's church. Open The Book is storytelling, so children of all Falths- or those with none can hear. watch and enloy Bible stories for thelr own sake. After the story there is an opportunty for guided quket reflectlon. This Is followed by a short dosing prayer which chiklren are invited to make their own by Joining in with the "Amen. at the end. For Storytellers our ministry is working as group to share Bible stories with chlldren (and through them, their parents or carers) and school 8taff. Out team ha8 changed in thts past year wlth 2 more Slorytell8rB jolning u8 no longer able to help us, and one new member. George has been able to rejoin us, and we welcome his support. We are Ihankful for the support of our Church Famity through prayer and help with reSoUrs. We constantly seek rnor8 Storytellers. Plea8e consider gNing an hour of your tlme on a Thursday morning 8.30 to 9.30am. An early start that blesses us and leaves the rest of the day clear for church coffee morning and Thursday Communion. Ecumenlcal Relationships We are grateful to the United Benefice of Corrlngham aNI Fobbing for all the 8UPPOrt shovm to us supportK)g the bereaved and during the time of Rev Tom Rout's sabbatlcal Tom continues to meet regularty with the ministers and leaders of other local churches in Stanford-le-Hope and Corringham.
SL Maryarevs Parish Church Stanford-le-Hope with Mucklng Annual Report of the Parochial Church Council (continued) for the year ended 31 December 2025 Vjcarfs report I took a 3 month sabbats'cal over the summer months June. July and August. This much needed time of retreat, refiection, and renewal was only possible becau8e other people kindly covered my nomial Sunday responsibilfties. I have 2 group8 of people to thank for that. Firstty, the ministry team and church wardens of our church, who took on a lot of extra work, and kept things golng. Secondly clergy from around the deanery, who cam8 to preach and glve Hoty Communion. I know their ViSFts Vre well received. That 3 month period demonstra the extent to which our own parish mlnisty is connected to the wider ministry in the deanery. This is a pattern of mSnistry we need to get Used lo. The new Archdeacon of Southend, Sue Lucas. has ufKlerlined that a8 time g068 by clergy will be expected to help in other parish churches. I will have to cover Sunday servi$ elsewhere in ThurroGk on an increasingly regular basis. Good thing I had a restful sabbaticall I was delighted to come back from my sabbats'cal to find the church wa8 full of new faces. lthile I wa8 away, God had contlnued brlnglng new people inl Several of these newer people have since joined fellowship groups. and l or been bapiised / confim8d. Walcoming new people and helping them find their pla in the church, In order for them to grow with us to maturity in Christian faith, 18 not an Optional extra, or something we can ever be indifferent about or grow tired of. It is our mission. our calling. God de1ht$ to welcome new people into hi8 Ghurch, so they can share with us in the joy of knowing Je8U8 ... and what God delights In, we 8hould delight in tool l am Sure it has plea8ed not onty us, but also God, to see St Margaret's beMm8 more outward looking over past year. We are growing more aware of the world around us. and its needs. At last yearfs APCM a question was asked about the fact we still did not fonallY support any Christian charities or mission organisations. Over the course of Ihis year we have adopted Christian charlty Open Doors, whose focus 18 on drawing attention to the persecutlon of Christians around the world. Our Chrislmas-week giving was taken for Open Doors, and we have begun giving updates and new8 about the woth of Open Doors, for our prayers. We also had visiting speaker from Open Doors, Howard S, come and speak in a morning service and at a shared lunch. We have rened our conom for God's people around the world - and found ourselves uplifted by the Holy Spirit, as a resulll In September Geoff and Caroline Sha. church partnership offiors from misslon organisation Agape, vistted. They encouraged the church in our personal evangelism, and intrOdUd us to a course called Ltving and Telling. designed to h8lp Christians share their faith naturally wtth frtends. Several of our fellcw8hip groups have been using this material.
st. Margaret's Parish Church Stsnford4e4lope with Mucklng Annual Report of the Parochial Church Council (continuad) for the year ended 31 December 2025 VlcaVs report (Continued> In terms of our contaca wtth the local communty, we have continued to welcome local sthools to St Margareys. particulaTty around Christmas time, when several local schools come in to hold Christmas concerts and se1$. Ministries like Tuesday Tots have continued to connect with parents of childr8n under 4 years old, and in September we began a new youth Bible study, which has attracted between 5-10 secondary school aged young people each Tuesday evening during term time. In November young and old from across the local community gathered in huge numbers on The Green for the annual Remembrance Sunday 8eNi¢8 and parade of unif0md organisations. Some older people in the community can no longer get out and about, and 2025 VRS Ouf first full year holding monthty SeNiS for residents of Cedar House care home on Southend Road. Between 15 and 20 re8idents attend those services, along with a number of staff. We continue to collect donations for the Thurrock Food Bank, and Christmas gifts for th8 women and their children who access help from Changing Pathvy8 Women's Refuge in Basildon. There are aayS so many people to thank. who have gtven up thelr time to he*. If you are someone who plays a part regularty in church life, then please take these words as my thanks to you for what you do. Your help makes a real drfference. Shortty before the8e reports were due In. our parish admin18trator of nearly 25 year8, Janice Wilkins, let us know that she plans to retire. Janice is helping us get ready for this year's APCM and will be stepping down at the meeting on the 10th May. I know that wlll all want to pla on record huge thanks foi all that Janice has done over nearly a quarter of a ntUry to help 'make St Margaret's tick.. both as admlnlstrator but also as treasurer, and wlll mark our thanks on 10th May. We couldnl have done It wlthout you, Janti... . except now we wlll have tol So. whlle we are sorry to See JaniGE go, vft ar8 rapklly preparlng to transfer all the everyday operatlonal things that go into running a church to a new team of volunteers. We will need a number of commltled, rellable and competent people to take on just one thing, whatever part they are able to play, in Order for St Margaret'8 to conlinue to fundon safety and smoothly. I know you will all give your 8UPPOrt and enCouragTt to all those Peop taklng on new roles and to th8 need in %)me cases to do things in new ways, in order that we can become even mre effective in welcoming new people and helping them to discover the saving love of God that is found in Jesus Christ Serving God together In ChrtsL Rev TL¥n Rout 10
SL Margaret's Parish Church Stsnford4e4lop8 with Mucking Annual Report of the Parochlal Church Council (continued) for the year ended 31 December 2025 Safgguardlng (Donna Tough, PSO and Rev Tom Rout) In Juty our Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) Donna Tough offered in-person baslc safeguarding training. About 7 people attended. Those with roles in church are reminded to renew thelr Safeguarding training shortly before their accreditation expir68. We are commltted to follo*ing the Safer Reuuitm8nt process when bringing people into church role8. We display statutory 8afeguardlng notica8 in public place8 In the church and hall, and on our website, notice-sheet and scrolling notices vlslble on screen before servlc&8. Since September we have been looking at expanding our Safeguarding team, with the possibility of other PSOS to work alongside Donna. There were no Safeguarding Incldents, Concems or allegatlons reported to the Parlsh Safeguarding Officer or Vlcar Tom Rout in 2025. We contlnue to pray that the church may be a safe place for everyone to come, and that as a communty vle will work together to ensure that children and vulnerable adults are kept safe from hami. FellovAhlp Group8 {Ry8n Wilkinson and Rev Tom Rout) Over the past year, Fellow8hip Groups at St Margaret's have continued to provlde opportunities for fellowship, spiritual growth, and exploratlon of God's Word. In 2028, we have four groups meeting fortnightly at drfferent times and in different locatM)n8 around Stanford-le-Hope. We regulatty encourage those who are not yet in fellowship group to conskler joining one, for all the benefits of belonging to onel Occasionalty in 2025 Ihe Fellowshp Groups have followed the same teaching material. In the summer we all studied the book of Jonah. Then In late 2025, we started WrkIng through the 'Living and Telling, course put together by Agape UK. In Spring 2026. Fellowship Groups have started exploring the book of Job together, using materials published by 'Book by Book,, allowing opportunities to engage more deeply with th8 corresponding Sunday sermon series. This consistency has allowed for Ticher discussions and a 8trong8r Sense of unty across all the dtfferent Fellowship Groups at St Margarefs, and is something we Vll continue to do going foward. The vision fof Fell0Vhip Groups 15 that they be grounded in three key principle6: being Bible-centred, relationshipfocused, and appl1¢2tionrr%en. As we look ahead. we are thankful for God's faithfulness in using fellowship groups to encourage us in our faith, and w are excited to see how He will continue to use them to buikl up HIS 11
st. Margaret's Parfsh Church Stanford4e41ope with Mucklng Annual Report of the Parochial Church Councll (contlnued) for the year ended 31 December 2025 Fellowship Groups (contind) church. Please pray for Grxl to give the rKJht capabilty and capacity to existing leaders and future leaders, as Fellowship Groups continue to grow and develop. Flnanclal revlew Total receipts on ordinary unrestrthd fvnds were £104,889 and are detsiled in the financial statements on pages 14 - 23. In 2024 this fuure was £94,528 and is an increase of 110/0. Voluntary income on ordinary unrestrfcted funds during the year excluding tax recoverable wa8 £51.196 and in 2024 was £53,203. A further £9,724 was r8¢eived from Gtft Akl {£8.925 in 2024). £102,134 wa8 8P8nt from unrestricted funds to provide the Christlan ministry from St. Margaret's Church, if)cluding the contribution to the diocesan parish share, whlch largely provides the stipend8 and housing for the CrgY. The PCC paid a part Parfsh Share of £57,480. In 2024 thls figure was £56,000. The result for year was a net incfease In funds of £2,755. After transfer8 to other funds the balan carrkd forward a8 at 31 Decemb8r 2025 for unrestricted fund8 wa5 £28,958. A3 detalSed on page 22. the churth hokls both re8trlcted funds and Endowment Funds. In the year. restricted fvnds decreased by £122 and the endowment fund by £110. This results in comblned total funds (arried forward as at 31 December 2025 of £32.318 It Is our policy to Invest our exce86 fvnd8 balances with the COIF Charltl88 Investment Fund. Approv1 by the PCC on 10th May and 8lgned on thelr bohall by Tom Rout {Prlo8t In Charge) and Richard Allen (Church Wardan). Signed Tom Rout Signed Rlchard Allen 12
Independent examinefs report to the PCC of SL Margaret's Parish Church Stanford4e4lope wfth Mucking for the year ended 31 Decembor 2025 iiesffte r••ponJlbllltles ol tru•ttss and •x•mln•r The members of the PCC nSider that an audit is not required for th18 year (under the Charities Ad 2011) and that an IrKlepend8nt WAamlnatlon is ne8ded. It is my r8spon8ibiliiy to.. examine the accounls (under section 145 of the Ch8ritig8 Act 2011)." follow the ProdureS lahj down in the general direrlFons given by the Charity Commlssioners lurxjer 8ectiDn 145(5Kb) of the 2011 Act); and State whetsw partlcular tterS ha to my attention. 8a•ls ol Ind•pond•nt examlnefs r•port My examination was ¢3rried (Mjt in a(XOfdanc with the g8n8r81 direction8 oiven by the Charity Commissloners. An examinatk>n indudes a review of th8 accounting records kept by the Church and a comparison of thg acL¥)unt8 presented with those record8. It also includes o)nsideration of any unusual itoms or discbsures in th8 8c£ounts and se8klng explanathjns from the members of the PCC conCemW any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide alF the evldence that Wld b8 required In an audlt, and nsequentlY I do not express an audit oplftn on the a¢(yJunt& Indopendént wjm1rS •tst•moirt In wnne(thn my exarnlnatton. no matter ha8 me to my attentlon: 1. whth gives me r88sonable cause to belleve trt In any mat8rlal respect tha truste98 have not met the requirements to ensure thaL' proper acwunting re¢ord8 are kapt (in accordan with Section 130 of the Ad): and a¢counts are prepared which egrea wllh the actounting records and mplY with Ihe accounttru requirements of the 2011 Act. or 2. to whlch. in my oplnkjn, attentlon should b8 drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to bo reached. These financi815tstements have been prepared in actordance with the ststement of Reojmmended Accounting Practi. Accounting and Reportlng by Charlties (SORP 2005), issued In March 2005. UK A(UntIng Standards and the Charities Act 2011. Charlotto Hlcks CA 136 Chesterton Cktse Ipswlch IP2 9UJ 9th May 2028 13
St. Maryarevs Parish Church Stsnford-le-Hope with MuckSng ststement of financial activities for the year ended 31 December 2025 Nole Unrastrlcted Restrfcted Endo*Thont 2025 2024 Funds Funds Funds Total Total Fund• Fund8 Incoming Resource Voluntary incom8 Activ185 for generating furKIs Income from Investrients ChLbrGh actNities 2{a) 21b) 60,920 62,128 39,896 30,453 39.896 2(c) 2{d) 247 247 3.828 277 1,670 Other Ineomlng resources Totsl Incomlng resources 2{e) 104 889 94 528 Ro8ource8 expondod Fundralslng trading costs Church 8ctivide8 Govemance costs Totsl M8ourco8 •xpendod 31b) 3(a) 31c) 110 110 102.258 101,237 102.134 122 122 110 102 336 101500 Not Incomlntyloutgolng) rn8our¢es before tran•fern 1756 1122) (110) 2,623 (6,972) Gross transfers bdween fund6 Not Incomlngloutgolng resources before other recognl8•d gains & Iomes 1756 1122) (110) 1823 16,972) Other recognl4ed gaIn{lo8898) Galn on investment assot Net movement In tunds 122 110 Total funds broht f(mrd 1 January Totsl funds trIed fornTard 31 t)ecember 26.203 1.297 2,295 29,796 36,767 28,958 1,176 2,185 32,318 29,796 14
SL Margaret's Parish Church Stanford-le-Hope with Mucking Balance sheet as at 31 December 2025 2028 2024 Flxed asset8 Investments 2.185 2,185 2,295 Current as•gts Debtors Bank and cash 3,304 25,654 28,958 32.877 33,211 Current IlabilitiO8 Creditors.. amounts falling due within one year Net current asset• 30,133 27,500 Total a8•et81088 curr•nt Ilabllltles 32,318 29,795 Credltors.. amounts falllng due 8ft8r one year Total net assets 32,318 29,795 Parlsh fund• Unrestricted Restricted Endovmignt 28,958 1.175 2,185 32,318 26,202 1,298 29,795 Approved by the Parochial Church Council on 10 May 2026 and signed on its behalf by Tom Rout (Priest in Charge) and Richard Atlen (Church Warden) Sned Tom Rout- Priest in Charge Signed Richard Allen- Ch arden The notes on pages 16 to 23 form part of these acA)unts. 15
St. Maryaret's Parish Church Stanford-le-Hope wlth Mucking Notes to the accounts for the yr ended 31 December 2025 1. Accountlng pollcles a) Ba815 of prnparall¢>n These financial 8tatements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 together with applicable accounting stsndards and the Ststement of Recommended Practice (SORP) 2005. The financial 8tstements have bean prepared under the historical cost eonvention. investment assets are Shown at cost. The financial statements indude all transactions, assets and IBbilÉii8s for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not indLKle the accounts of church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body, nor those that are infornal gatharings of church members. b) Fund8 Endowm•nt fund8 are funds, the c8Pital of which must be mainlained; only Income arising from the investsnent of the endovment may be used either a8 restricted or UntrICted fund8 depending on the purpose for whlch the endowment was established. St Margarefs has one such fund The Ellzabeth Dawdson Fund, managed by COIF. the interest of vthich is paid into the General Fund. Restrleted funds represent (a) Income from tW8ts or endovmients which may be expended only on those restricted objects provK4ed in the terns of the trust or bequest, and (b) donations or grants received for a specific objeGt or invrted by the PCC for a specbfic object. The funds may only be expended on the specific object ft)r which they were given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of each year must be carFied foward as a balance on that fund. The PCC does nol usualty invest separatety for each furKI. Unrnstrlctsd lund8 are general funds as *11 as unrestrictad fund8 designated for a particular use by the PCC, which can be used for PCC ordlnary purposes. c) Incomlng rnsOU Planned giving, collections and donations are recognised when received. Tax refunds are recognised when th8 incoming resource to which they relate is received, on an annual basis, usually at the end of the year. Grants and legacies are accounted for when the PCC is Jegally entitled to the amounts due. Diwdends are accounted for when recetvable, interest is accrued. All other income is recognised when it ts receivable. All incomlng resources are accounted for gross. 16
St. Margaret's Parish Church Stanford-le-Hope wlth Mucklng Notes to the accounts (continued) for the year ended 31 December 2025 1. Accounllng policles (conllnued) d) ResOUe$ •xpended Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over. or when awarded, if that created a blnding or constructive obligat50n on the PCC. The diocesan parish share is accounted for when paid. All other expenditure is generally recognt8ed when It Is incurred and 18 accounted for gn)ss. •) Flxed assets Consecrated and benefice property k8 not included in the aco)unts In aCrdance with s.96(2)(a) of the Charflles Act 1993. Movable church furnishings held by the churchwarden8 on special trust for the PCC and which requlre a faculty for disp08al are inalEnable property, listed in the church's inventory, which can be inspected (at any reasonable tlme). For anythlng aUred prior to 2019 therè is insufent cost Infomiation available and Iherefore such a&8ets are not valued in the accounts. SubSeqU8nt no Indlvidual item has cost more than £5,000 80 all Such expenditure ha8 been written off when incurred. Equipment used wtthln Ihe church premises Is depreclated on a 8traight-line basis over four years. Individual items of equipment with a purchase price of £5,000 or less are wrltten off when the asset is acquired. 17
SL Margarefs Parfsh Church Stanford4e*ope with Mucklng Notes to the accounts Icontlnued) for the year ended 31 December 2025 2. Incomlng resource8 Funds 2024 FundB Fmds FuTrdo 2025 2{al Voluntsry Income Planned giving Tax recoverable Collections Legacles Grdnts Donallon5. appeals 8t Other voluntary Income 38.057 9.724 &097 31057 9,724 8,097 8,92S 5,795 3,000 5,042 S,IM2 6,104 6Q920 60,920 62,128 21b) ActIvItl lor yneratlng funds Feles & other genoral fundraislng Magazine & tookstsll H8IIICar Park rentsl income 82 39,814 39,8 39,814 39,896 29,589 30,453 2(c) Income from Investm•nis Divid8nds and Intere8t Including lax recoverable 247 247 277 2(dl Incom• from ¢hh adlvltles Weddlngs & funerals 3.826 3,826 3,826 3,826 1,670 1,670 2(e) Other incomlng re8OUfC Insurance clalm Refund Totsl Incomlng rnsources 104.889 1 CM,889 94,528 18
St. Maryaret's Parish Church Stanford4e-Hope wlth Mucking Notes to the accounts (continued) for the year ended 31 December 2025 3. Resources expended Total 202S Funds 2024 Fund• Funds Fund8 3(a) Church act5vltles Mlssiona and cha ivin Planned donations l Trthe grant8 1.142 1,142 Mlnlst Parish share costs Clergy expenses 57.480 353 57,833 67.480 353 67.833 508 56,508 nt C08ts Rectory cost ChurGh bullding Running costs 13.036 13.036 8.917 maIntenan ca8ts 4.837 4837 9,409 Servlce upkeep Hall building Running costs Mairtenano costs 1,679 122 1,801 2.034 7.522 7,522 7,734 28,849 122 28.849 29,956 19
SL Maryarers Parish Church Stanford4e*lope wlth Mucklng Notes to the accounts (contlnued) for the year ended 31 December 2025 3. Resources expended {contlnued) Unr98trfct•d R•Btrlctrd Endownwrt Funds Funds Funds Tolal 2028 FurHJB 2024 MISlIaneouS Administration Training Young People 4.224 74 4.224 74 109 4,407 4,701 161 124 4,986 4.407 her Wages Other people c08ts Sundry costs 9,600 187 303 303 9,903 9.787. 102,134 122 102.256 101,237 3{b) Fund-ralAlng tr•dlng costs Fundraising & advertising Investment management costs 263 110 110 110 283 3(c) Govarnan¢• Cts Independent examinerf8 Total resources expended 102,134 122 110 102,366 101,600 20
SL Margarevs Parish Church Stanford-le-Hope with Mucking Notes to the accounts (continued> for the year ended 31 December 2025 {a) Staff costs Total 2025 Totsl 2024 Salades Social Security Costs Pension ContrIbuli8 Wages & Nl 9,600 9,600 9,600 9,600 The average number of employees was 1. No employee recoived emoluments of £60,000 or above. During the year £500 (2024.. £489) was incurred for the proce88lng of payroll. (b) Paym8nt• to PCC m•mb•rn A small immaterial portton of the expenses paid to the incumbent may have related to their 8ervices as a member of PCC. 6. D•btorn 2025 2024 Hall Rentsl ir£ome Tax Reco*rabke 334 334 3,340 6. Cr•dltorn: amounts falllng due wtthln one year 2025 2024 WeddiThJs & FUra18 Donation to be paid Hall Deposits Collected Hall Bookirys 2026 Parish sre 1,114 704 750 510 458 3.078 1h58 21
SL Maryaret's Parfsh Church Stanford4e4lope with Mucklng Notes to the accounts (continued) for the year ended 31 December 2025 7. Crodltors: amounts falllng due aft•r more than ono year 2026 £Nil 2024 £Nil 8. Funds The restrtct8d funds comprise the following: a) Flower Fund. This rn18tes to funds specrficaty forth6 puth8 of for decoratlon of the church building. b) Buildings Maintenance Fund. This fvnd relates to funds specifically for Improvements and maintsn8nce of the Buihjir8 and Ground& The endowment funds MprIse the following: l) Tha Elizabeth D8vidson Fund. This is managed by COIF. the Interest from the endowmenl is used for Children's work. There are also three de8ignated funds as detsll8d b8low. In additlon to the General Fund, that are part of unrestrided funds. The designated funds have b8en de81gnated for a particular use by the PCC. All unrestricted funds can be used for PCC ordinary purposes. Funds Movem•nt Baknnu * In¢omlng IR••ourc•• Tranthr• Balance at 01101r2015 ve•ourcM •xp) 3111212025 Unrastrlct•d Fund• Building8 Maintenance Reoto¢s Dlscretionary General Fund 861 25,342 26,203 11M889 104,889 1102,1341 28,958 Restricted Funds Buildings Maintenance FurKI Flower Fund 98 1,199 1,297 122 (122) 1,176 Endovrnent Funds The Elizabeth Davidson Fund 110 (110) 2,295 2,186
SL Maryaret's Parish Church Stsnford4e4lope with Mucking Notss to the accounts (contlnued) for the year ended 31 December 2025 8. Analy918 of net as8•ts by fund UnreIe Restrfcted Endowmerrt Funds Fund8 Fund8 Total 2025 Funds 2024 Investrnent fixed assets Current assets Liabilities -falling due within one year -falling after one year 2.185 2,185 33,211 2.295 28,500 32,036 1,175 (3,078) (3,07B) (1,000) 28,958 1,175 2,185 32,318 29,795 23