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2025-12-31-accounts

The Parish of All Saints’ with St. Peter, Hu7on 2025 Annual Parochial Church Mee>ng

Sunday 26[th] April 2026: 11am – St. Peter’s Church, Hu7on

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Contents

AGENDA .............................................................................................................................................. 3 THE RECTOR’S REPORT ....................................................................................................................... 4 ELECTORAL ROLL ................................................................................................................................ 6 PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL (PCC) ................................................................................................. 6 TREASURER’S REPORT ........................................................................................................................ 6 FINANCE COMMITTEE ........................................................................................................................ 7 PERSONNEL COMMITTEE ................................................................................................................... 8 BRENTWOOD DEANERY SYNOD ........................................................................................................ 9 ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH .......................................................................................................................... 9 ST PETER’S CHURCH ......................................................................................................................... 10 CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES MINISTRY .................................................................................. 11 MINISTRY IN SCHOOLS ..................................................................................................................... 13 ROOTED COMMUNITY ..................................................................................................................... 13 MEN’S MINISTRY .............................................................................................................................. 14 DAILY BREAD .................................................................................................................................... 14 PARISH MUSIC AND SUNG WORSHIP .............................................................................................. 16 BIBLE STUDY ..................................................................................................................................... 16 PASTORAL TEAM .............................................................................................................................. 17 WEDDINGS ....................................................................................................................................... 18 BELL RINGERS ................................................................................................................................... 18 MOTHER’S UNION ............................................................................................................................ 19 SAFEGUARDING ................................................................................................................................ 19 CHURCHES TOGETHER ...................................................................................................................... 20 ALL SAINTS’ 700[th] ............................................................................................................................. 20

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THE PARISH OF HUTTON AGENDA

2025 Annual Parochial Church Mee?ng

To be held on Sunday 26[th] April 2026 at St. Peter’s Church, Claughton Way at 11:00 am

  1. Opening prayers

  2. Minutes of 2024 APCM held 27[th] April 2025

  3. MaBers Arising

  4. ElecEon of Deanery Synod representaEves

  5. ElecEon of Churchwardens

  6. ElecEon of PCC member(s)

  7. HuBon Parish Annual Report, Financial Report and Annual Accounts for 2025

  8. Appointment of Independent Examiner

  9. Fr. Andy’s Address

  10. Date of next Annual MeeEng: Sunday, 18[th] April 2027

11.[th] June 2026

  1. Closing prayers

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THE RECTOR’S REPORT

Dear friends,

calendar year 2025. Each year, wri4ng this report gives me the chance to step back and recognise the many ways God con4nues to work among us. I hope, as you read, you will see again how much has been made possible through the faith, generosity and service of so many people across our parish.

All Saints Church. It was a remarkable year, marked by events of real joy, crea4vity and thanksgiving. The Summer Fair and Corpus Chris4 weekend were tremendous occasions, full of life and community spirit, and the All Saints’ Day concert was a stunning achievement, with Adrian Thompson and the Bra-vissima Choir helping to make it such a memorable evening. So much work went into the planning and delivery of this anniversary year, and I want to express my hearTelt thanks to the commi<ee, to our churchwardens, to the many parishioners and volunteers involved, and to all those supporters who helped us celebrate this historic milestone so well.

Easter was another major highlight of the year. Easter Sunday itself was spectacular, with nine bap4sms at the morning service at St Peter’s, ranging from the very young to the slightly older, and a real sense of joy and celebra4on in the church. That same evening, our Easter Praise service was an incredible occasion, full of life, worship and resurrec4on hope. It was one of those days that reminded us very clearly of the goodness of God and the privilege of sharing in new life in Christ.

Another great highlight of the year was our youth trip to the Satellites Fes4val in Somerset. It was a wonderful week of worship, friendship and fun, and a real privilege to share that 4me with our young people. One moment in par4cular will stay with me for a very long 4me: the bap4sm of Nisha Naggita on the campsite, surrounded by our group and others who had gathered to watch. It was a beau4ful and deeply moving moment, and a reminder of the grace and power of God at work in the lives of our young people. I also want to record my thanks for the outstanding ministry of our youth worker, Sarah Robbshaw. Sarah has once again shown herself to be such an asset to our children, young people and the wider parish community. Now in her second year at Bible college, she has grown in confidence and ability, stepping into difficult situa4ons with wisdom and care where needed, while also helping our youth ministry to grow and flourish. Under her leadership, our Sunday evening youth group has con4nued to develop and now really needs to be split into younger and older gatherings. She has also been instrumental in shaping our Sunday morning youth sessions, helping our young people engage with the Bible during the main Sunday service. We are hugely blessed by her ministry among us.

The year also saw the introduc4on of a new Wednesday evening slot called Everyday Faith . This has helped develop the exis4ng Bible study ministry so faithfully led by the brilliant Tino To, while also crea4ng space for deeper teaching evenings and praise and worship gatherings. I am especially grateful to Tim and Sue Barfoot, Abi and Hannah Olotunde, and Carolina Filipe for all they have brought to these evenings through their gi[s and leadership. Our hope is that Everyday Faith will con4nue to grow into a meaningful midweek stopping-off point for discipleship and fellowship alike, while also giving us the opportunity to run courses at key points during the year.

In early September, we were delighted to celebrate the licensing of Revd Lisa as Associate Priest of the parish. It was a joyful occasion, led by Archdeacon Jonathan, and a fi_ng recogni4on of Lisa’s faithful and generous ministry among us and in the wider community. We are richly blessed by all that Lisa brings to parish life, and it was a real pleasure to mark that moment together.

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During the year we also saw the comple4on of Revd Sue Goldsmith’s curacy. The la<er part of her training had been spent on placement at St Francis, West Horndon, and later in the year she moved on to become Team Vicar in the Halstead Team Ministry. A group from the parish was very glad to be able to celebrate with Sue and Kevin on 27th November. We give thanks for Sue’s ministry here in Hu<on and pray for her as this new chapter unfolds.

Alongside these joys, 2025 was also a year marked by considerable sadness. In the early part of the year we experienced a number of significant bereavements, including among loyal parishioners and the family members of key staff and volunteers. Carol Fulcher died on 1st March a[er a short ba<le with cancer. Carol was a much-loved Pastoral Assistant and a woman of real warmth, generosity and fun, with a deep care for others. We also lost Sally Thompson on 18th March, dearly loved wife of our organist Adrian, and a devoted mother, teacher and friend. Michelle Yarwood suffered the loss of both her mother Patricia early in the year and her father Dennis just before Christmas. Revd Lisa’s father, also called Dennis, died in the early part of the year. In October came the tragic death of Ollie Gray, a parent connected to our All Saints School community, and we con4nue to hold in prayer his widow Liz and their son Harry. In the summer we also lost our dear sister Nora McGhee, such an excep4onal and much-loved member of the church family, the East Asian community and the Rooted women’s ministry. We have truly felt the weight of loss this year, and we con4nue to commend all who grieve to the love and mercy of Christ.

take up a full-4me role at Chelmsford Cathedral. During her 18 months with us, Heidi achieved a great deal in helping to organise, strengthen and digi4se many of our systems and processes. We are very grateful for all she gave to parish life, and we send her with our love, blessing and prayers. We were also thankful to Maud Esterhuysen, who stepped in on a three-month temporary contract to support the office during the vacancy, and we were pleased to appoint Faye Gosling, who began as our new Office Manager in January 2026.

in the role. It has been a demanding but important season, shaped by enormous change across the deanery: the a[ermath of COVID, staffing reduc4ons, the arrival of two new bishops and a new archdeacon, and a period in which we were carrying four vacancies at the same 4me. I believe the deanery is now in a more se<led and hopeful place, and this feels like the right 4me for me to hand on the role to Revd Dawn Butcher, allowing fresh leadership for the next season of development and mission.

As ever, I want to express my hearTelt gra4tude to the many people who help make Hu<on Parish the joyful place it is. To the ministerial team: Revd Lisa, Fr Tony, Revd Deacon Alice, and Tino To. To our volunteer leaders: Sarah Robbshaw, Adrian Thompson, Eve Byles, Derek Bevans, Lynn Rae, Chris4ne Benne<, Frances Annobil, Dawn White, Jonathan Williams, Katheryn Smale, Margaret Morris, Annie Bayley, Sue Barfoot, Tim Barfoot and Guy Lee. To all our Church Wardens, PCC members, and commi<ee leaders. To the volunteers in our Children’s and Youth ministries, our Pastoral and Safeguarding teams, the incredible singers and musicians who serve our worship and events so beau4fully, our Audio-Visual team, and those who give so generously of their 4me on behalf of Daily Bread.

of around £95,000 and to help raise an addi4onal £10,000 which we were able to donate to another parish. This generosity helps fund all that we do, including the con4nued employment of four members

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With every blessing in Christ,

Fr Andy Smith Rector

ELECTORAL ROLL

As of April 2026 there are 146 on the Electoral Roll, of which 24 are not resident in the Parish.

Chris:ne Benne<

PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL (PCC)

Commi<ees also met in between these mee4ngs, and their reports were shared with the full PCC and discussed where necessary.

One faculty was submi<ed during the year in rela4on to the installa4on of CCTV at St Peter’s.

During 2025 we were pleased to welcome a number of visitors to our parish. At St Peter’s Church, +Guli joined us for the dedica4on of the Sta4ons of the Cross, and Archdeacon Jonathan for the licensing of Revd Lisa. At All Saints’ Church, +Adam presided at a special celebra4on marking the 700th anniversary year.

teaching, prayer and worship, which has been warmly received.

It has been a wonderful year of celebra4on for All Saints’, a beau4ful building steeped in history and spirituality, and a focal point for our parish.

Finally, I will be stepping down as PCC Secretary at the end of my elected three-year term. It has been a privilege to serve in this role. I will, however, con4nue to be ac4vely involved in parish life through my work as Parish Office Manager, which has also been a factor in my decision to step down.

Faye Gosling PCC Secretary

TREASURER’S REPORT

I am pleased to include the accounts for 2025 which have been reviewed and approved by our independent examiner, Ian Swycher from Rossers Accountants.

It should be noted that the opening balance for 2025 of £84,501 varies from the closing balance in the report for 2024 by £868 which represents 5 old unreconciled payments between 2019 and 2023 which were wri<en off. The closing balance for 2025 of £97,702 was up on 2024 by over £12,000 taking account of outstanding liabili4es and invoice payments.

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It was proposed that for 2025 unrestricted funds arising from Daily Bread ac4vity would no longer be recorded as designated funds but be treated as general funds to simplify record keeping. With the introduc4on of ExpensePlus so[ware record keeping was simplified so Daily Bread designated fund was retained so the DB administrator could have access to accurate income records for café, larder etc.

As with previous years designated funds, arising primarily from Daily Bread ac4vity, were transferred to general funds at year end.

We were able to pay our parish share of £94,243 in full and the PCC agreed to assist our neighbouring Parish of St Georges, Brentwood by contribu4ng £10,000 to their share for 2025.

Michelle Yarwood Parish Treasurer

FINANCE COMMITTEE

The responsibili4es of the Finance Commi<ee are as follows:

  2. To agree and recommend the annual dra[ accounts to the PCC for approval.

  4. payments of the Parish Share.

  5. To support the Gi[ Aid Coordinator.

  6. carried out by the Chair of Finance for employed staff.

  7. To liaise with the PCC’s appointed payroll provider to monitor the collec4on and payment of tax, na4onal insurance and pension contribu4ons as appropriate.

  9. To review and make amendments to the bank mandate/signatories as appropriate.

  10. Responsibility for any ma<ers delegated to it by the full PCC.

To this end the Commi<ee meets on a regular basis, roughly quarterly. In 2025 we met in March, May, August and November.

introduc4on whilst working alongside each other. Our thanks go to Jason for his long and valuable contribu4on to the work of the Finance Commi<ee and PCC.

finance package during the year and this is now showing signs of being a big step forward in maintaining up to date records and reports. Michelle’s annual report of accounts for 2025 has been officially examined by Rosser Accountants and can be found as a separate document for the APCM.

Sue Barfoot, Gi[ Aid Coordinator, manages the gi[ aid records and inputs claims to HMRC regularly for those who have agreed for her to do so. Gi[ aid claims for others who have signed up for the Parish Giving Scheme are dealt with by PGS and we are pleased that more donors have chosen to take this route as it reduces the administra4on burden on Sue whilst ensuring that claims through them are also processed and funds returned to PCC in a 4mely manner. We regularly encourage donors to consider gi[ aiding their dona4ons if they meet the criteria of paying income tax as it enables the PCC to claim an

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addi4onal 25% of the dona4on from HMRC without the donor incurring any further cost or inconvenience.

of minutes of our o[en long and detailed mee4ngs have been much appreciated.

We are pleased to report that, once again, this parish has paid 100% of its parish share in 2025.

Without the dona4ons, legacies and grants received as well as the hard work of so many volunteers and staff, the wonderful work undertaken by our two churches in mission, outreach, prayer, youth and so much more would be almost impossible, so we praise and thank God for all his blessings.

Lynn Rae Chair of PCC Finance Commi<ee

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

The responsibili4es of the Personnel Commi<ee are as follows:

  5. their job.

  6. comply with the law and with good prac4ce.

  7. To agree and propose to Finance Commi<ee annual cost of living salary increases for all employees.

  8. appropriate measure are in place to safeguard the health and safety at work of paid staff volunteers and visitors to the churches.

  9. The commi<ee will report to the PCC as necessary.

  10. In cases of emergency the commi<ee will liaise with the Rector.

  11. business of the commi<ee as well as adhering to the Date Protec4on Act 2018 in the course of their du4es.

To this end the Commi<ee meets on a regular basis, roughly twice annually, and on other occasions as required. In 2025 we met in March and September. Minutes of each mee4ng are distributed to PCC members by the PCC secretary.

During mee4ngs in 2025 the commi<ee discussed and reviewed where appropriate:

hours of work; terms and condi4ons of employment; the 4ming of annual reviews; the work undertaken by and cost of a caretaker; annual cost of living increase; the poten4al to recruit more staff and any funding which might be available; new access arrangements to the Church of England Pension Employers’ Hub.

In addi4on to the mee4ngs, Personnel Commi<ee members were involved in the recruitment and selec4on process to appoint a Parish Office Manager.

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Any decisions which required addi4onal funding were proposed to full PCC for approval.

Lynn Rae PCC Personnel Commi<ee

BRENTWOOD DEANERY SYNOD

Deanery Synod met three 4mes during 2025, at St.George’s Church Brentwood, Christ Church Warley and at St. Peter’s Church South Weald.

Mee4ngs were chaired by Father Andy Smith, Area Dean, with Canon Paul Be<s, the Lay Chair. Reverend Canon Darren Barlow chaired the mee4ng at St. Peter’s South Weald. He now takes on the role of Assistant Area Dean.

The representa4ves from Hu<on Parish were Tino To, Laura Read and Dawn Shaxon, who is Deanery Secretary.

Synod Members and guest heard a presenta4on from a guest speaker at each Mee4ng.

April 2025 – Ian Kemble from Brentwood Schools Chris4an Worker Trust described the work of the Trust, referring in par4cular to the importance of nurturing the spiritual well-being of the following genera4on.

of the survey conducted by the Bible Society deemed the “Quiet Revival” - is it real and what should our response be,

October 2025 – Belinda Ramsey, Children, Youth and Families Advisor to the Bradwell Area, described the work of the team and what help and advice was available to parishes.

Dawn Shaxon Brentwood Deanery Secretary

ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH

2025 was a special year for All Saints’ Church as it celebrated its 700th birthday. A Commi<ee was formed to arrange various excellent events and Clare Stockbridge Bland has kindly wri<en up a separate report covering all these celebra4ons.

The All Saints’ bell ringers have wri<en their own annual report.

Refreshments con4nued in the choir vestry and by late summer were served a[er every Sunday service giving everyone a chance to get to know other members of the congrega4on a li<le be<er.

The Tenebrae service held on Good Friday was moving with lovely music by Adrian Thompson. So too the Carols by Candlelight and the Midnight Mass services which are always well a<ended. Throughout the year there were: 5 Funerals; 1 Funeral with burial; 23 Interment of Ashes; 5 Memorial services; 3 Bap4sms: 2 Weddings; 1 Wedding ring blessing and 1 Baby loss service. The Juniors from All Saints’

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School walked to the church for their annual visit a<ending a morning service especially for them and were very well behaved. The church was open for the annual Ride and Stride event in September.

building has no hot water and just one outside toilet - this emp4es into a cess pit which is actually outside the church yard, in Creasey’s Farm and has to be emp4ed at least once a year!

June Sykes and David Morten Church Wardens

ST PETER’S CHURCH

During 2025 we con4nued to maintain the building to a high standard although no major works were undertaken. The flooring in the men’s toilet was replaced, and repairs made to the basin in the disabled toilet and to the cubicle walls in the ladies toilet.

The next Quinquennial Inspec4on is due to take place in 2027.

An accessibility audit was carried out, using the template provided by the Diocese. The aim was to look at all aspects of the church and hall buildings, its worship and ac4vi4es, to ensure that we are as welcoming and inclusive as we would wish, par4cularly considering those with disabili4es. As a result we purchased 10 church chairs with arms, to help those who need to push themselves up from a si_ng to standing posi4on. The possibility of installing a hearing loop was looked into. Unfortunately, the composi4on of the church floor means that this is not possible.

We were delighted to welcome Archdeacon Jonathan on two occasions. Saint Peter’s hosted the Deanery Archdeacon’s Visita4on in June, and Reverend Lisa Whymark was licensed as an Associate Priest in September.

The Sta4ons of the Cross artworks, painted by Henry Shelton, now have the descrip4ve plaques a<ached. Bishop Guli led a Service of Dedica4on of the Sta4ons in November. Henry Shelton a<ended the Service and Recep4on.

All Saints’ Primary School gathers at the Church for its Fes4val services including Harvest and Lent, occasional Morning Worship and the annual Leavers service where depar4ng children are presented with Bibles. A representa4ve from Brentwood Schools Chris4an Worker Trust preached at the Harvest Service

“Everyday Worship”, Bible Study, E. Asian Church, Rooted Community, Men’s Breakfast and Prayer Group, Advent & Lent courses.

Congrega4on numbers remain consistently high, with an average a<endance of about 75 adults. 97 people a<ended the Mothering Sunday Communion Service, with 185 at the Christmas Eve Na4vity and Carol Service.

During 2025 St. Peter’s Wardens and All Saints’ Wardens met to discuss ma<ers of mutual interest and to support each other, rather than mee4ng separately. This seems to be working well and will con4nue in the future.

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worship of St. Peter’s.

Dawn Shaxon, Terry Haydon and Michelle Yarwood Church Wardens

CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES MINISTRY

The Hu<on Parish Children, Youth and Families team is commi<ed to walking alongside children, young people and families on their faith journey, encouraging them with pa4ence and care, and equipping them with the tools to understand, embrace, and live out their Chris4an iden4ty. Beyond religious educa4on, our ministry fosters a loving, suppor4ve community where every child and young person feels valued, engaged, and inspired to explore their faith.

We also seek to strengthen intergenera4onal connec4ons, crea4ng opportuni4es for children, youth, and adults to build rela4onships and support one another. By cul4va4ng a vibrant, inclusive church family, we hope to empower young people to grow confidently in their faith, enjoy meaningful fellowship, and be inspired to make a posi4ve impact in their communi4es and beyond.

In September 2025, Sheryl Dyson, Katrina Carter and Macey Hutchins stepped down from their roles in the Children and Youth Team.

The 2025 year ended with the following team members: Sarah Robbshaw, Laura Searle, Tim Barfoot, Elyse Piper, Sharon Daborn, Sue Barfoot, Kathryn Booth, Fiona Mayo, Leanne Madden and Rebecca Whiteman, with Rev. Alice and Fr. Andy as oversight for the teams.

Tim and Laura completed the Youthscape Essen4als training, which included insights into youth culture, prac4cal skills and development in leadership with young people. Laura decided to con4nue her training and began the Catalyst training program through Ridley Hall. Sarah con4nued her training in Theology, Mission and Ministry with a Youth focus pathway at St Mellitus and will complete the training in July 2026. All team members will con4nue to take part in addi4onal training to further equip their ministry with young people.

In 2025, the average number of children and young people a<ending Sunday morning sessions was around 21, with a slight dip during the summer holidays. The children’s team con4nue to use the Journey Together resource, following the lec4onary, encouraging shared teaching across the church. The youth team also use the lec4onary to aid a discussion with the young people in years 7 and above.

The children’s seasonal sessions were well received, including the travelling crib and the Na4vity, which ended 2025 with an alterna4ve retelling of the birth of Jesus.

The Youth team took 8 young people to the Satellites Youth Fes4val, where one young person was bap4sed! This 4me away helps to support their faith journey by being with 5000 other young Chris4ans.

Stronger links were made in 2025, with the year 6 class at Hu<on All Saints’ Primary School, which resulted in 18 young people joining the youth group in September! We plan to con4nue this rela4onship and, once fully established, explore links with other year 6 classes in the Hu<on area. The average a<endance between the younger and older youth groups is 16 young people per session.

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In August 2025, the children and youth team launched ChurchSuite, a data management so[ware, to assist with recording a<endance and producing reports. This has been a helpful tool to help support the office admin, especially with school admissions.

In 2026, the team plans to build on volunteer numbers, con4nue to develop rela4onships with local schools and look for other training courses to strengthen the team's knowledge and confidence.

Sarah Robbshaw on behalf of the Children and Youth Ministry Team

Li<le Fishes is a group for toddlers, babies and their parents or carers that meets at St Peter’s each Thursday during term 4me for an hour and a half. This year it has con4nued to grow and flourish, with about 70 families visi4ng at some point. The introduc4on of Church Suite has made registering and contac4ng families much easier.

can vary. We begin with an hour of free play, with the café open for refreshments. This is a special 4me for conversa4on over a cup of tea. Some families meet friends, while others come alone and value the opportunity to talk and build friendships. A significant number of visitors are grandparents caring for grandchildren, some4mes travelling from as far as Cambridge or Colchester. For them, having space to relax while their grandchild plays happily is very precious. We receive lots of posi4ve feedback about the warm welcome, relaxed atmosphere and the difference Li<le Fishes makes to people’s day.

A[er an hour, we have a lively 4dy-up before moving into singing and story 4me. The children par4cularly enjoy ac4ve songs, and we use nursery rhymes and repe44on to support language development, with adults joining in too. We include a couple of songs about God and invite families to suitable church events. Birthdays are celebrated with a song and candle, and we finish with the parachute and bubble machine.

year we have raised about £2,000 for the church.

During the year we said goodbye to some team members and welcomed new ones. In September I became temporary leader, and from January 2026 I took on the role permanently. The team currently consists of Carol Bannister, Fiona Mayo, Kathryn Booth, Linda Perry, Pippa Riley, Sally Mar4n, Sheila Bubbers, Shirl Stanley and Wendy Cowell. It is a real pleasure to serve with such a lovely team and to serve God in this way.

of mouth. Our vision is to connect more families with church life and bridge the gap between a<ending Li<le Fishes and coming to church.

Sue Barfoot Li<le Fishes Lead

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MINISTRY IN SCHOOLS

engagement has con4nued through weekly Wednesday assemblies at Hu<on All Saints’ School, Prayer Space Days, school-led services, RE visits, School Eucharists, and nursing home visits involving the school community. These opportuni4es remain an important part of our witness and service, and we are grateful for the strong rela4onships we con4nue to enjoy with local schools and staff.

This year that ministry has been further enhanced in a number of ways. During the summer, we were pleased to offer a Drop-in Café for Year 6 leavers from our local primary schools, crea4ng a space of welcome and support as they prepared for the move to secondary school. Fr Andy has also begun developing a chaplaincy role at Becket Keys, with a par4cular focus on Year 7 pupils. Our Harvest Sunday celebra4ons also gave us the opportunity to support the Brentwood Schools Chris4an Workers Trust, raising money for their important work. In addi4on, Revd Lisa’s community chaplaincy at Willowbrook Primary has opened up new opportuni4es for assemblies and Prayer Space ministry there. We thank God for the doors that con4nue to open in our schools, and pray that this ministry will con4nue to grow in the year ahead.

Fr Andy Smith Rector

ROOTED COMMUNITY

At the beginning of 2025 the Leadership Team comprised:

Rev Deacon Alice Smith, Natalie Slater, Tracey Jenkins, Elspeth Morten, Eve Byles, Frances Annobil, Annie Bayley.

From September, Eve Byles became Rooted Community Ministry Lead alongside Rev Deacon Alice ac4ng as Clergy oversight.

In February 2025 and at a 4me when we already knew that a number of the team were changing roles or needing to step back, Alice and Eve a<ended the Kyria Leadership Conference in Hitchin. It was hugely encouraging and insighTul day and par4cularly per4nent to receive a prophe4c word over us both – including the phrase ‘book ends’. As we prayerfully considered this as the spring and summer unfolded, it became clear that we were jointly being called to lead and ‘hold’ Rooted Community in a new way, less hands on but with an empowering and steering role to the wider community.

in June, a much loved and missed friend to many.

We also said goodbye to Evelyn and Emmanuel Collinson who moved to Rochford to be nearer family. It was a joy to visit them in their new home in September.

Through it all, we have seen new women join us, a new shape to our gatherings and plans emerging for 2026. We’re grateful that through all the changes, expected and unplanned, God con4nues to steer us and build friendship and connec4on as we serve the Parish and the wider community.

Since April 2025, Friday Rooted is now led by 2 teams: Sue Barfoot, Margaret Perham and Lynne Rae; Belinda Johnson, Julie King, Linda Perry. We’re so grateful for their hos4ng, caring and organising roles and their willingness to step up into serving the community in this new season of Rooted.

to women fleeing domes4c abuse in Essex.

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busy week for connec4on, worship, discussion and prayer.

We con4nued a series through these sessions, reading the book God Story which we had begun in 2024, concluding with a day conference in July with guest speaker Revd Mark Pape as well as contribu4ons from Fr Andy, Revd Alice and Eve Byles.

At this event, we were able to mark the contribu4ons of and say a proper thank you to the depar4ng members of the Leadership Team.

From September 2025, Rooted Recharge has joined together with the newly formed Everyday Faith gathering each Wednesday evening, to enable weekly opportuni4es for growth and connec4on through bible study, worship and prayer across the whole parish, both men and women.

Our Facebook group paused this year and so our communica4ons now focus on our monthly Newsle<er (received by 109 people) and our Whatsapp groups: Quick Contact with 69 members and Prayer Whatsapp with 39 members. All women are welcome to be part of these friendly and suppor4ve spaces.

Plans for a regular breakfast gathering, further connec4on and support to Changing Pathways and joining in with women’s conferences both locally and further afield.

Eve Byles and Revd Deacon Alice Smith on behalf of the Rooted Leadership Team

MEN’S MINISTRY

December, gathering for a 4me of fellowship, conversa4on and prayer. These mornings have provided a simple but valuable opportunity to encourage one another in faith and friendship. In November, the breakfast was held at the Toby Carvery, which made for an enjoyable change of se_ng. Looking ahead to next year, plans include developing some opportuni4es to walk together, a possible curry night, and perhaps even a night away.

Fr Andy Smith Rector

DAILY BREAD

2025 was a busy year for Daily Bread, not only did we serve a huge number of families with necessary food to take home and feed their families we catered for many more through the café. We con4nue to run a daily service of free food for everyone who needs it and a café 4-5 days a week to support the community through hot meals, social interac4on and support.

We con4nue to support people through our daily ac4vi4es and support groups. We have seen an increase in the number of people a<ending our colouring group, kni_ng group and the Demen4a carer group run in conjunc4on with Blue Flower. We see many people needing the help of the Peabody trust who help with benefits and housing advice, as well as suppor4ng the digital health of the community through our digital hub, assis4ng people with any computer or mobile phone query and helping the community to access the internet. We added to the support on Tuesdays by welcoming an Employability

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specialist from the NHS to help anyone who is trying to get back into work and overcome any health issues.

We con4nue to host the Essex Community Tree mee4ngs where many groups come together to work towards a be<er place for Brentwood to support individuals in a number of ways through physical and mental health support. Interac4ng with local groups increases our breadth of support we are able to signpost people to.

a cooking class for young women to give skills around healthy ea4ng and cooking from scratch on a budget. We held financial advice talks helping people to iden4fy scams. We were successful in obtaining a grant from the council to pay for a tutor and equipment to allow us to put on art classes for free every Friday which have proved to be hugely successful and allowed all the par4cipants some much needed 4me out and a chance to learn some new skills to prac4ce at home. Many people have commented how it has helped their mental health, allowed them to forget about their problems for a couple of hours and to re-engage with something they actually really loved but thought they didn’t have the skills to do. Our Saturday café con4nues to run every month and we host a Rooted table for breakfast. We run morning prayer sessions every morning which have con4nued to grow with many people engaging with the bible and prayer for the first 4me. We also offer bible study sessions to explore the bible further and have just started a quiet session for contempla4on on Saturdays.

A[er talks with the council and local people about how to support families away from reliance of food handouts and to give a larger variety of food we opened a community supermarket, ini4ally on Monday mornings and then, as it grew in popularity, on Wednesday a[ernoons as well. This is in addi4on to the food hub where we give away fresh food at or just past its best before date, now we also ‘sell’ items at a very reduced price. These cupboard items allow people to choose a be<er diet suitable to their family and allow dignity and a be<er shopping experience akin to a supermarket. We buy in items from supermarkets or wholesalers and sell them at a reduced price as well as giving away any fresh items as well. We can also give away freely any sanitary items, nappies, baby milk and baby goods. We are then fully stocked to be able to provide emergency bags of cupboard food to any person coming with a difficult situa4on needing more support than just fresh food. We s4ll collect donated cupboard items to give out to anybody in need of extra support.

Last year we said goodbye to Barclays who withdrew their community banks in favour of banking hubs but the great rela4onship we have built up with them sees them con4nue to support us through our fundraising. We held a number of fundraising events last year including a[ernoon tea, a quiz and table tops sales. We also wrote many bids for funding from different sources and were successful in some which have allowed us to con4nue the work we do. We con4nue to look for ways to fund the work of Daily Bread to ensure we are able to serve our community in the future.

Daily Bread con4nues to serve the community through food and support, giving hope to so many who come through the doors. We thank you for your con4nued support of our outreach.

Revd Lisa Whymark Associate Priest – Outreach and Daily Bread Manager

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PARISH MUSIC AND SUNG WORSHIP

Our musicians supported another busy and varied schedule across the year including the weekly Sunday morning services of Holy Communion and Morning Prayer. To do this we are blessed to have a talented group of singers to call upon for both regular and occasional services. Our thanks go to the following, growing group of people who have sung and played in our services during 2025:

Revd Alice Smith, Bronwyn Prior, Ka4e Johnson, Linda Perry, Jan To, Tim Barfoot, Eve Byles, David Morten, John Pa<erson, Mike Briggs, Adrian and Sally Thompson, Joyce Hogarth, Kevin Lim, Kim, Carolina, Hannah and Abi Olatunde, David Philpo<, Catherine Prior.

Our thanks also go to our accompanists at both churches – Derek Bevan, Eve Byles, Kevin Lim and Abi Olatunde.

Musicians from the Parish supported a number of special services during the year. In March a Tenebrae service at All Saints featured sung and instrumental works by composers including Samuel Barber, Stainer, Gjeilo and Todd.

In November some of our musicians took part in a sold-out concert at All Saints as part of the AS 700th Centenary celebra4ons with an evening of classical music featuring local choir Bravissima, Soprano Ka4e Johnson, accompanist Adrian Thompson and flau4st Lucy Philpo<. The concert was a great success with All Saints church proving to be a wonderful venue for a concert of this nature and we aim to arrange future concerts to build on this momentum.

Christmas 2025 was very busy musically as always and a highlight included the Carols by Candlelight service which featured specially prepared pieces: an arrangement of the Sussex Carol by Howard Goodall, What Sweeter Music by John Ru<er and Behold the Lamb of God by Andrew Pe<erson.

The variety of musical styles at our churches in support of our worship is a feature that we work hard to preserve and develop, through choices of repertoire, the balance of congrega4onal and choir par4cipa4ons and instrumenta4on.

We would love to hear from singers and musicians who would like to be involved – please do get in touch if you are interested or know someone who is.

Adrian Thompson Organist

BIBLE STUDY

2025 marks the 11th anniversary of our Bible Study Group, established in 2014. We give thanks to God for the growth of the ministry, which now includes four groups with around 50 par4cipants. We are grateful to Revd Rob Merchant for securing a £750 charitable grant, enabling us to purchase 30 large-print Bibles to support our members.

The group con4nues to be guided by its original aims:

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God’s love is revealed through His Word, and all are warmly invited to join us as we grow together in faith and fellowship.

This year, the Wednesday evening group has merged with the church’s Everyday Faith programme.

Thanks be to God for the four Bible study groups:

The love of God pours out through His Word in the Bible. I strongly encourage sisters and brothers to come and join us as we explore the richness of Scripture and, through fellowship, build each other up in the body of Christ.

Tino To Licensed Lay Minister

PASTORAL TEAM

Members: Fr Andy, Fr Tony, Rev Lisa, Rev Alice, Frances Annobil, Sue Barfoot, Margaret Morris, John Pa<erson, Sarah Robbshaw, Jan To, Dawn White and Tino To.

church family and the wider community, par4cularly those who are unwell, bereaved or facing difficult 4mes. Support is offered through phone calls, visits and regular prayer.

The team con4nues to witness the power of prayer in the lives of those we support. Home Communion is also provided for those unable to a<end church services.

Team members are ac4vely involved in wider church life, including:

Weekly updates are shared with the team to ensure coordinated prayer, and names are included in Sunday intercessions at All Saints and St Peter’s where appropriate.

The team also leads monthly services in local nursing homes, including Hu<on Village Nursing Home, Leonard Lodge and Hu<on View, where group or individual Communion is offered.

We encourage anyone in need of prayer or a visit to contact the Pastoral Team. Following Christ’s command to “love one another,” we seek to share His love through care, compassion and prayer.

Tino To Licensed Lay Minister

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WEDDINGS

In 2025, we were delighted to celebrate two wedding couples ge_ng married at All Saints’ Church.

Coordinator, allowing space to see what God had in store for the ministry. The role was vacant for a while un4l Sarah Robbshaw took it over in September 2025.

Looking ahead to 2026, we are welcoming nine wedding couples, eight at All Saints’ Church and one at St Peter’s. We pray for each one of them as they plan for their lives together under God’s love and guidance.

Sarah Robbshaw Wedding Coordinator

BELL RINGERS

Our weekly Tuesday evening prac4ces have been well a<ended by both our own ringers and regular visitors – we have only cancelled one or two prac4ces in the whole year. We con4nue our Tuesday mornings sessions which are one of the few day4me prac4ces in the county. By request from the ringers, and are now trying to ring for two Sunday morning eucharists in a month, rather than one.

We entertained the All Saints’ Year 4 children. We had an enjoyable Christmas social and entered the call change compe44on which was held at Ingrave. We had an open morning as part of the 700-year events in June half term. In November, we extended a ‘challenge’ to local towers to come and compete in call changes, and had a great evening with seven teams (more than some4mes at the District compe44ons). My plan didn’t quite work out as we didn’t have a level playing field, but it was good experience, we had an excellent judge in Helen Harpole and we can revise the ‘rules’ if we do it again.

We rang for both VE day in May and VJ day in August, commemora4ng these important days for peace.

Thanks go to Nigel Taylor for organising it and to the ringers Nigel, Julia, Theo, David and Steve from towers around our district.

During the year we acquired the faculty for the rope guide. We had held an amazing quiz night which raised over £1,000 toward the cost and we have also been granted £500 from the Essex Associa4on. Unfortunately, we missed the opportunity to reclaim VAT – I am sure Lesley will say more about this.

The band con4nues to work to develop our ringing and now we have our rope guide, I hope we can move forward to ringing methods by encouraging visi4ng ringers to our prac4ce night. I am aware that some of the band feel they have plateau-ed in their development, so Lesley and I plan to agree with each of you a target for the next six months so everyone has something to aim for.

I extend my thanks to Mar4n as steeple keeper and for the work he has done co-ordina4ng the rope guide project. Thanks also to Lesley for looking a[er our finances, being a keyholder and organising and running ringing when I am not available; and to the church wardens for allowing us to ring so o[en. Finally, my apprecia4on to all our ringers for being so keen and enthusias4c and suppor4ng each other so well.

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Beth Johnson Tower Captain

MOTHER’S UNION

We had a very busy and enjoyable year. I would like to thank Revd Lisa for conduc4ng Holy Communion before our mee4ngs in St Peter’s Chapel, followed by our monthly mee4ngs on the second Wednesday of each month (1.30pm in the chapel and 2pm in the church).

During the year, both Revd Lisa and Tino came to speak to us about their faith journeys, providing inspira4onal talks.

We achieved the Bronze Award. To do so, we displayed the Rise Up campaign posters with helpline numbers, supported our local refuge through dona4ons of gi[s in kind, and commi<ed to praying for those affected by domes4c abuse.

We also enjoyed an a[ernoon tea ou4ng in June and a lunch in October.

Here’s to another good year. God bless you all.

Margaret Morris On behalf of Mother’s Union, Brentwood Deanery – Hu<on Branch

SAFEGUARDING

In 2025 there were two welfare concerns rela4ng to people a<ending church or the Daily Bread café, and to date in 2026 there have been four. All were appropriately recorded, managed and reported to external agencies in consulta4on with the Diocesan Safeguarding Office.

During 2025 the Parish was given access to the Parish Safeguarding Dashboard, an online diocesan portal providing safeguarding guidance and compliance checks. We are compliant with fundamental safeguarding requirements.

recommended that this is confirmed. The policy is available on the Diocesan website and covers safer culture, recruitment and training, responding to concerns, pastoral care for vic4ms and survivors, appropriate response to those subject to concerns, and managing risk.

The PCC must also ensure procedures are in place for responding to safeguarding concerns, including prompt ac4on in line with diocesan guidance and repor4ng all concerns rela4ng to church officers to the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser. Urgent concerns are referred immediately to emergency services where necessary. Safeguarding forms are available in the Parish Office and contact details for the Parish Safeguarding Officer are displayed on the website and foyer poster.

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All safeguarding concerns are reported to the Diocesan Safeguarding Team within 24 hours. The safeguarding inbox auto-response provides emergency guidance and Diocesan contact details. All concerns in 2025 arose via the Daily Bread café and were appropriately handled and escalated.

The PCC is also required to maintain a Safeguarding Ac4on Plan, which includes comple4ng and confirming a list of church ac4vi4es; this is currently in progress.

All PCC members are required to complete safeguarding training (Basic Awareness, Founda4on, and Raising Awareness of Domes4c Abuse), renewed every three years. Relevant roles also require Safer Recruitment training. Courses are completed online with cer4ficates submi<ed to the Diocese. DBS checks are required for those with unsupervised access to children or vulnerable adults and are renewed every three years via Thirtyone:Eight. The Pastoral Team role does not require DBS clearance.

Safer Recruitment processes are in place for all relevant voluntary roles, with no current concerns. Bespoke forms developed by Rev Alice, Sheryl Dyson and Sarah-Ann Robbshaw are in use.

Jonathan Williams Parish Safeguarding Officer

CHURCHES TOGETHER

CTHS con4nues to meet as a commi<ee on the second Monday evening of each month at various member churches, from 7.30pm for just over an hour. We have representa4ves from all member churches, although there is capacity for more. Member churches are: All Saints with St Peter's, Hu<on Free with Redeemed Church of God Grace, Hu<on and Shenfield Union Church (HSUC), and Redeemed Church of God Heart of Worship.

we plan to do something similar again this year. The commi<ee also plans services and events throughout the year, including the Walk of Witness and Christmas carol singing.

We are always looking for more members to help with these ac4vi4es, so if this is something you would like to be involved in, please do let me know.

Eve Byles Chair – CTHS (Brentwood)

ALL SAINTS’ 700[th]

In early 2024, Rev Andy Smith invited PCC volunteers to form a commi<ee to develop a programme of events to celebrate the 700th anniversary of All Saints Church in 2025. The group comprised: Annie Bayley, Chris4ne Benne<, Clare Stockbridge Bland, Carole Bradford, David Morten (Churchwarden), Lynn Rae and June Sykes (Churchwarden), with oversight from Rev Andy Smith.

be no chair, with Clare ac4ng as secretary. The aim was to create a programme marking the anniversary of All Saints as a place of worship and praise, under the theme:

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“For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness con9nues through all genera9ons.” (Psalm 100:5, NIV).

Publicity included banners, locally delivered postcards, and online promo4on via Facebook and other plaTorms.

A varied programme of sacred and community events was developed, aligned with the church year. The celebra4ons began with a service on 19 January 2025, a<ended by the Bishop of Bradwell, and concluded with Midnight Mass on 24 December 2025.

In April, Chris Thomas led a Quiet Day based on the hymn “We love the place, O God,” enabling a small group to reflect and worship both inside the church and in the churchyard.

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June), with themed floral displays, stalls, barbecue, ice cream van and music. The weekend concluded with a “Praise and Pimm’s” service celebra4ng Corpus Chris4.

history research, and quiet space. Displays highligh4ng church features were created, and updated children’s guides produced.

On 1 November (All Saints’ Day), a 4cketed concert featured the Bra-vissima choir, instrumental solos, and accompaniment by Adrian Thompson. The Bishop of Bradwell a<ended, with ligh4ng by Guy Lee and compering by Rev Andy Smith.

On 2 November, a joint All Souls’ service with St Peter’s was held, a<ended by the Archdeacon of Chelmsford. A highlight was the children presen4ng “halos” to illustrate that all believers are saints, followed by refreshments.

On 21 December, an outdoor na4vity in the churchyard, led by All Saints School, was well a<ended despite cold and wet weather.

The year was a testament to strong planning, organisa4on and teamwork. Thanks are extended to all who contributed—through organisa4on, support, a<endance, or dona4ons.

While celebra4ng the anniversary of a building, we remained mindful that it stands as a witness to its true purpose: to praise the Lord for his enduring love and faithfulness.

Clare Stockbridge Bland AS700 Secretary

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The PCC of the Ecclesiastical Parish of All Saints' with St Peter Hutton

Reports & Accounts

Financial Year Ending 31/12/2025

Contents

Legal & Administrative Details Trustees Report Independent Examiners Report Receipts & Payments Statement Asset & Liability Statement Notes to the Accounts

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Legal & Administrative Details

Charity Name: The PCC of the Ecclesiastical Parish of All Saints' with St Peter Hutton

Charity Number: 1132536 Charity Address: St Peter's Church Claughton Way Hutton Brentwood CM13 1JS

Trustees:

Father Andy Smith

Ben Rigby (Appointed 27/04/2025)

Jonathan Williams (Appointed 27/04/2025)

Faye Gosling

Laura Read

Elspeth Morten

Alice Smith

Timothy Barfoot

David Morten

June Sykes

Tino To

Lisa Whymark

Susan Clare Stockbridge Bland

Michelle Yarwood

Robert Yarwood Terence Hayden

Dawn Shaxon

Christine Bennett

Lynn Rae (Appointed 27/04/2025)

Independent Examiner: Rosser Accountants Ltd 43 Bridge Road Grays Essex RM17 6BU

Trustees Report

Objects of the charity

Providing community facilities, pastoral support and worship in two churches. Through the work of Daily Bread food hub and cafe this includes supporting people in need of advice, pastoral support and those suffering financial hardship.

Summary of the charity's main activities and achievements

To further the above objects and vision, the charity\s main activities and achievements were as follows:

The work of the parish continued to develop its work with youth and children. The 700th anniversary of All saints' church was celebrated with a variety of events. Daily Bread activities have expanded this year to offer a community larder

In planning the activities, the trustees have applied the guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission.

Financial Review

The closing balance for 2025 was up on 2024 by over £12,000

Reserves Policy

The charity aims to hold a minimum of £16,000 (which is approximately 3 months of expenditure) as unrestricted cash, so that the charity could continue to operate should income and / or expenditure vary adversely. At the year end, the charity held unrestricted cash of £9414 with £6910 cash held and banked January 2026.

Signature

This report was approved by the trustees, and is signed on their behalf by:

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Name. Michelle Yarwood (Treasurer)
Signature
Date 5 February 2026
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Independent Examiners Report

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of The PCC of the Ecclesiastical Parish of All Saints' with St Peter Hutton ('the charity') for the year ended 31/12/2025.

Responsibilities and Basis of Report

As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent Examiner’s Statement

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

  1. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with the accounting records.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Independent Examiner’s Details

Name: Rosser Accountants Ltd Address: 43 Bridge Road Grays Essex RM17 6BU

Receipts & Payments Statement

Unrestricted Restricted Total Prior Year
Receipts
Donations & Legacies
Donations 146,376 35,445 181,821 156,428
Gift Aid 18,382 0 18,382 11,587
Grants 0 23,355 23,355 39,499
Charitable Activities
Event Income 1,446 3,664 5,110 2,144
Investments
Bank Interest 0 0 0 0
Trading Activities
Rental Income 15,551 0 15,551 32,798
Sales 166 0 166 220
Other
Loans Received 0 0 0 0
Other Income 23,108 20,970 44,078 13,190
Sale of Fixed Assets 0 0 0 0
Sale of Investments 0 0 0 0
Total receipts 205,029 83,435 288,464 255,866
Payments
Charitable Activities
Activities 27,036 15,058 42,094 22,134
Admin 8,297 0 8,297 13,195
Advertising 1,290 0 1,290 685
Bank Charges 51 0 51 69
Event Costs 12 0 12 3,152
Gifts Given 8,903 0 8,903 4,384
Other Expenditure 120,172 699 120,871 114,302
Premises 34,962 351 35,313 48,625
Staff Costs 20,508 37,514 58,023 51,318
Governance Costs
Governance Costs 410 0 410 0
Other
Fixed Asset Purchases 0 0 0 0
Loans Repaid 0 0 0 0
Money Invested 0 0 0 0
Total payments 221,641 53,622 275,263 257,864
Net Receipts / Payments (before
transfers)		 -16,612 29,813 13,201 -1,998
Fund Transfers In 22,033 14,765 36,798 0
Fund Transfers Out 24,730 12,068 36,798 0
Net Movement of Cash Funds -19,309 32,509 13,201 -1,998
Total Cash Funds Brought
Forward		 28,723 55,778 84,501 86,499
Total Cash Funds Carried
Forward		 9,414 88,288 97,702 84,501
Represented By Represented By Represented By Represented By Represented By
General (Unrestricted) 9,414 0 9,414 26,852
DB Restricted (Restricted) 0 68,790 68,790 62,276
DB Designated (Designated) 0 0 0 0
Wages (Designated) 0 0 0 1,871
Fabric (Restricted) 0 14,184 14,184 -6,498
HEAC (Restricted) 0 4,422 4,422 0
Carol Fulcher Fund (Restricted) 0 892 892 0

Asset & Liability Statement

Asset & Liability Statement Asset & Liability Statement Asset & Liability Statement Asset & Liability Statement Asset & Liability Statement Asset & Liability Statement Asset & Liability Statement
Cash Assets
Unrestricted Restricted Total Prior Year
General (Unrestricted) 9,414 0 9,414 26,852
DB Restricted (Restricted) 0 68,790 68,790 62,276
DB Designated (Designated) 0 0 0 0
Wages (Designated) 0 0 0 1,871
Fabric (Restricted) 0 14,184 14,184 -6,498
HEAC (Restricted) 0 4,422 4,422 0
Carol Fulcher Fund (Restricted) 0 892 892 0
Other Monetary Assets
Notes Unrestricted Restricted Total Prior Year
Gift Aid 0 0 0 0
Stock 0 0 0 0
Other invoice
payments o/s
at year end		 3,201 0 3,201 0
Investment Assets
Notes Unrestricted Restricted Total Prior Year
Property 0 0 0 0
Investment
Accounts		 0 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0 0
Fixed Assets
Notes Unrestricted Restricted Total Prior Year
Land &
Buildings		 0 0 0 0
Music & PA
Equipment		 0 0 0 0
Computers &
IT		 0 0 0 0
Asset & Liability Statement Asset & Liability Statement Asset & Liability Statement Asset & Liability Statement Asset & Liability Statement Asset & Liability Statement Asset & Liability Statement
Cash Assets
Unrestricted Restricted Total Prior Year
General (Unrestricted) 9,414 0 9,414 26,852
DB Restricted (Restricted) 0 68,790 68,790 62,276
DB Designated (Designated) 0 0 0 0
Wages (Designated) 0 0 0 1,871
Fabric (Restricted) 0 14,184 14,184 -6,498
HEAC (Restricted) 0 4,422 4,422 0
Carol Fulcher Fund (Restricted) 0 892 892 0
Other Monetary Assets
Notes Unrestricted Restricted Total Prior Year
Gift Aid 0 0 0 0
Stock 0 0 0 0
Other invoice
payments o/s
at year end		 3,201 0 3,201 0
Investment Assets
Notes Unrestricted Restricted Total Prior Year
Property 0 0 0 0
Investment
Accounts		 0 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0 0
Fixed Assets
Notes Unrestricted Restricted Total Prior Year
Land &
Buildings		 0 0 0 0
Music & PA
Equipment		 0 0 0 0
Computers &
IT		 0 0 0 0
Furniture 0 0 0 0
Motor Vehicles 0 0 0 0
Liabilities
Notes Unrestricted Restricted Total Prior Year
Loans
Outstanding		 0 0 0 0
Pension
Payment
Owed		 Nest and Cof
E Pension
Board		 322 0 322 0
HMRC
Payments
Owed		 Nov and Dec 1,041 0 1,041 0
Independent
Examination
Fee Due		 100 0 100 0
Other DB salary 926 0 926 7,960

Signature

These accounts have been approved by the trustees, and are signed on their behalf by:

Name. Michelle Yarwood. (Treasurer) Signature Date. 5 February 2026

Notes to the Accounts

Accounting Policies

Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations together with the current Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities and applicable accounting standard FRS102.The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by the inclusion of investments at market value and the revaluation of fixed assets. The financial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their affiliation to another body, nor those which are informal gatherings of church members.

Funds accounting

Funds held by the PCC are:

• Restricted funds

a) income from trusts or endowments which may be expended only on those restricted objects provided in the terms of the trust or bequest;

b) donations or grants received for a specific object or invited by the PCC for a specific object. The funds may only be expended on the specific object for which they were given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of the year is carried forward as a balance on that fund.

Incoming resources

Resources used

Current Assets

Wages and salaries

During the year the PCC employed a part-time parish administrator, an Associate Priest, and a Daily Bread administrator. The PCC have paid PAYE and NIC for all employees and have also arranged and paid into pension funds for employees.

Transactions to Related Parties

Payments to PCC members

• There were no other disclosable transactions in respect of PCC members, nor persons closely connected to them, nor other related parties.

Movement of Funds

Fund Name Opening Balance Income Expenditure Fund Transfers Closing Balance
Unrestricted
General (Unrestricted) 26,852 183,108 214,952 14,406 9,414
Total 26,852 183,108 214,952 14,406 9,414
Designated
DB Designated
(Designated)		 0 21,921 6,689 -15,232 0
Wages (Designated) 1,871 0 0 -1,871 0
Total 1,871 21,921 6,689 -17,103 0
Unrestricted Total 28,723 205,029 221,641 -2,697 9,414
Restricted
DB Restricted
(Restricted)		 62,276 68,142 50,050 -11,578 68,790
Fabric (Restricted) -6,498 13,895 351 7,138 14,184
HEAC (Restricted) 0 397 3,112 7,137 4,422
Carol Fulcher Fund
(Restricted)		 0 1,000 109 0 892
Total 55,778 83,435 53,622 2,697 88,288
Restricted Total 55,778 83,435 53,622 2,697 88,288
TOTAL 84,501 288,464 275,263 0 97,702

Other

TO NOTE:

The opening balance in bank for 1 January 2025 - £84501.02

Closing balance given in last year’s report as at 31 December 2024 - £83633.02

This difference of £868 represents 5 old unreconciled transactions between 2019 and 2023 which were written off with agreement of Chair of Finance (email 1 July 2025)

Receipts & Payments Statement R￿elpts DorAions 148.37 3S.445 181.821 156.428 | 11.5871 18.382 18.362 23.3551 &ants 39.499 Event Irwn 3.¢64 2.144 Bank Interest Renw IrL¢om& 15.551 15.551 32.798 Sak$ 166 220 Obr Incomo 23.108 20.970 44,078 13.190 Sakof Fixed Assets Saleof Investments T.¢osts￿.,,,, , ,,.,. Govemance Costs 41Q 410 xed Asset Purchase5 L￿nS Repa￿1 Money Invesied Ttstsi-p¥ymenLj'I:'!', Fund Trsngfers In 22.033 | 24,730 14,765 FundTrdnsfer5 OUL 12,068 Totsi Cash Funds Brought Foth*rd 28.723,. 84.SOI 86.499

Independent Examiners Report I report lo the trustees on my examination of the aGcounls of The PCC of the Ecclesiastical Parish of All Saints, with St Peler Hutton ('Ihe charitll for Ihe year ended 3111212025. Responsibllltles and Basis of Report As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the reqLtirements of the Charities Act 20111'the 2011 Ad,). I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination I hav8 followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Cornmission under seclion 145(5}Ib) of the 2011 Act. Independent Examiner's Slatemont I have completed my examination. I confim thal no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examinalion giving me cause lo believe that in any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordanca with section 130 of the 2011 Act., or 2. the accounts do not accord with the accounting records. I have no concerns and have ¢ome across no other matters in Gonneclion with the examinalion to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. Indopèndent Examlner's Detalls Name.. Rosser Accountants Ltd Addr8ss- 43 Bridge Road Grays Essex RM17 6BU N3m& Signature Dale ib '￿