The Church ofthe Holy Saviour Tynemouth Priory Annual Report on Activities 2025 ## **Vicar’s Report for 2025** Throughout this last year there has been much reason for gratitude to God who has sustained us through times of joy, loss, uncertainty and celebration. I am immensely grateful all who have supported the ministry and mission of Holy Saviour’s over the year; our PCC, Altar Servers, Sides-people, Deanery Synod Representatives and especially our Churchwardens, Ruth Day and Eleanor Hayward. And there have been so many who fulfilled rolls and responsibilities which go unnoticed by most but are vital in keeping our church running. I am grateful for all who make the effort to ensure our church is well ordered and welcoming. ## **Worship** The Easter, Harvest and Christmas services are always highlights during the year and well attended. Music also plays a vital part of our worship and I am grateful to Malcom Soulsby and all our musicians and singers who facilitate our worship. My thanks to those on our flower team who work long hours to make our church look beautiful during major festivals. In the early part of the year, the 4pm Children’s services continued to be a concern with low attendance. However, in the Autumn we started to get more of a core group of regular families and several helpers which has brought a sense of togetherness. A new venture was a ‘Light Party’ at the end of October in the Village Hall which helped to galvanise the momentum for our 4pm services. We have also seen an increase in young families and children at our Sunday morning services through the Autumn and we are now looking into forming a new provision for children during these services. John Pearce became an Authorised Minister for Worship after a nine-month training scheme with the diocese. As well as his role leading the music group, he has taken the lead at Evening Prayer once a month using liturgy from the Iona Community. ## **Worshipping Community** No community ever stands still, and I am delighted that we have welcomed so many new people into our worshipping life this year. I am pleased that many new members are part of younger families which reflects the dynamics of our parish as it becomes a younger community. However, it is always with sadness that I look back on the year and remember those who are no longer with us. We give thanks for the lives of John Kean, Mary Watson, Betty Kincaid, Alan Jobson, Chris Mason and Bill Patterson. May they rest in peace and rise in glory. ## **Social Events and groups** Our Social Sub-Committee has been busy once again providing many excellent events throughout the year (see the report below). These events are the cornerstone of our outreach and provide opportunities for us to welcome people into the life of Holy Saviour’s in a friendly and relaxed way. This outreach also extends to our soup lunches and knitting and art group which welcome many from our wider community. My thanks to all who work so hard to make these events and groups run so well. ## **Staffing** Many of you will not have met Angela Abrahams who administers the booking for the Parish Centre and Hall. She continues to do an excellent job supporting those who wish to use our 1 church facilities and has managed to substantially increase the use of our buildings for the community. I am delighted that we were able to welcome Revd Emily Emmerson-Finch and her family as our new full-time Curate in July. Emily quickly fitted in and has been supporting the general ministry of the parish. She comes with much experience from her past as a church youth worker which has enabled her to provide much support to our ministry in Kings Priory School. Alongside this, she is involved in pioneering ministry with the sea swimming community on King Edwards Bay and working towards a new worshipping community at the Fish Quay. ## **Village Hall Refurbishment Project** The ongoing project to refurbish the Village Hall Refurbishment Project has been moving a pace this year. After the loss of the Government’s Community Ownership Fund last year, we approached the local advisor for the National Lottery’s Reaching Communities Fund to enquire about a potential funding application. We learned that a major grant was unlikely without 50% of the finances in place, so a decision was taken to reduce the internal reordering of the Hall to bring the costs down from £900k to £500k. We also held a church gift day at which I was amazed and deeply grateful that our congregation gave or pledged over £34k (incl gift aid) to the project. This moved us to the point where we could apply to the Community Ownership Fund and smaller trusts to achieve the target. Bids have now been submitted and we await the outcome in 2026. We are hopeful that works can begin sometime in 2026 to mark the centenary of the Hall. ## **Scouting** After the loss of our Scout group at the end of 2024 we have also lost our Beaver and Cub sections this year. It is such a great shame that this provision for our children has been lost due to lack of leadership and ways are being considered to restart these sections. However, the Scout and Guide HQ have welcomed the Sea Scouts’ Beavers, Cubs and Scouts sections alongside the Guide sections from St George’s Cullercoats which secure the future of the HQ and offer opportunities for the children of our community. ## **Safeguarding** Safeguarding is an important aspect of our church life and I am very grateful to our Parish Safeguarding Officer, Wyn Portway, for keeping this high on our agenda and moving us forward. After a period of understaffing, the diocesan safeguarding team has been renewed and is providing a much improved system of administration, reporting and training. Safeguarding is something we all need to be aware of and Wyn, Emily and myself are always available if you have any safeguarding concerns. ## **Finance** I am very aware of the financial pressure placed on households as the cost of living continues to remain high. My thanks go to all who support Holy Saviour’s through sacrificial regular giving. While we make every effort to keep our running cost as low as possible, our finances continue to be stretched. Just like households, the cost of energy has remained high for the church buildings and we keep a regular check to minimise waste. My am very grateful to our Treasurer, David Bilton, for the considerable task of keeping our finances in check. This year we have made a small surplus in our finances which point to the hard work which goes on to raise funds through lettings and the efficiencies made in costs. However, the 2 church is not immune from inflation and I would like to ask all who support Holy Saviour’s financially to consider raising their giving in line with inflation. I would like to conclude by offering my thanks to everyone who gives time, talents and energy to making Holy Saviour’s a welcoming and active church community. I pray that, keeping our hearts open to the prompting of our Lord Jesus Christ, we will move forward in our mission and ministry to the Tynemouth Parish, bringing the light of Christ into our community. Revd Steve Dixon ## **Report on the Fabric, Goods and Ornaments of the Church** The Wardens have undertaken an audit of the Terrier and Inventory and can confirm it is up to date and accurate. With PCC agreement Choir Robes not used for many years were offered to the Diocese . They have been donated to Hexham Abbey who will be using them regularly. The Terrier has been updated. Insurances for the Church Buildings , Contents and Village Hall are up to date. Annual checks and servicing have been undertaken on all Alarms, CCTV and Boilers. The Lightening Conductor has been tested. ## **Archdeacons Parish Visitation** In July the Church Wardens met with Archdeacon Rachel Wood. The Visitation is a formal meeting with the Archdeacon to ensure legal compliance. i.e. all Church property , records and legal obligations are in good order. She inspected all documentation and we received a very positive report. She was particularly impressed with the Terrier and Inventory which had been redone in 2024. We drew the Archdeacons attention to the poor condition of the church grounds west boundary wall which had been noted in the 2022 Quinquennial report as crumbling in places and needed attention. Encouraged by the Archdeacon we made an application to the Minor Repairs Small Grants Fund. The lower Quotation to repair the west church grounds boundary wall from Stone Technical Services of £15.959. plus VAT , was accepted by PCC Repairs to the wall were dependant on obtaining a Grant. We believed a Grant for repairs to a Garden Wall were unlikely to be successful so were delighted to have a Grant of £7795 approved. This is approximately half the quotation . Areas most in need of attention will be repaired. Work will commence in Spring 2026. P.C.C. have agreed that VAT , which can no longer be recovered will be covered by church funds. The Archdeacons Written permission that the work can be implemented without a faculty was granted in Sept 2025. ## **Church Boiler** The annual service identified significant problems. The cast iron heat exchanger is in danger of bursting and is weeping. We are aware of the Churches Net Zero policy pertaining to heating systems in particular replacing gas for gas. The Archdeacon and DAC have been 3 appraised of our situation and due to the potential urgency believes an application to install a new gas boiler will not be refused. A Faculty is needed and is in hand. ## **I.T.** In October 2025 Microsoft stopped supporting Windows 10. As none of our equipment could be updated we were forced to update the office computer system to Windows 11. New Live streaming equipment was also purchased which could be securely locked in the box. The Terrier has been updated. Live streaming onto YouTube is now an important aspect of our worship. ## **Contactless Giving** Steve has set up a new contactless giving system on a stand using a tablet. Although more reliable we still have occasional hiccups. This is proving to be a popular method of giving. ## **Church Building** The External Condition of the Church is generally in good condition. The church roofs were inspected several times during the year by our roofing contractor. Minor repairs to pointing and slipped and damaged tiles were carried out. All gutters and hoppers have been cleared. The ingress of water in the porch continues to be a problem. S.V. Rutters have made an thorough inspection of the porch roof and surrounding area .No areas of roof need repair. They are willing to visit following a severe downpour. The Internal Condition of the Church is generally good. We are very grateful to our volunteer cleaners and flower arrangers who keep our church looking so welcoming. ## **Parish Centre** The Parish Centre fabric is generally in a good state. Damage at height on the north external wall is a concern. Rightway Roofers have made several visits to replace and secure tiles. This ongoing historical problem is likely to continue as the roof tiles were initially incorrectly fitted. Metal Disc covers on the external floor lights at the Parish Center entrance were loose and a potential hazard. As the lights would have been costly to repair and are never used the Electrician has disconnected all 6 Floor Lights to enable them to be removed. The Annual Boiler Service in December showed the pressure dropping and a leak. Kirklands believe a central heating sealant will resolve the issue. ## **Church Gardens** Hedges and small trees have been reduced and bushes trimmed in the autumn. Paths have been treated. We thank our volunteer gardeners for their time care and love poured into keeping our Church Garden beautiful and cared for. ## **Social Events** Social Events are well supported offering fellowship and friendship and help to raise much needed funds for Holy Saviours and local charities. The Wardens want to say thank you to our Church family for the countless ways you give your time , talents and hearts to support Holy Saviours.. We are deeply grateful. 4 ## **Work Executed January -December 2025** Electrician disconnected all 6 Floor Lights outside the Parish Centre.- it is now safe to remove them. Stuart Fraser completed work to the church garden. Cut back large shrubs at gateway and buddlea. Applied algae remover to paths. Cut back fast growing areas and small trees on the north side. Parish Centre Hot Water Boiler -Steve descaled and replaced the printed circuit. New signage ‘Caution Boiling Water’ put on boiler to reinforce need to use with care. RightwayRoofers. Cleared all gutters. Checked and undertaken repairs to church roof above the south transept. Repaired loose flashing and replaced tiles to the Parish Centre roof. Broken Church CCTV . Replaced by one not needed from the vestibule. Church Inner doors. Steve has fitted new closure brackets to the doors from the porch. Parish Centre Lights – Steve and Ian changed all high up light bulbs and cleared cobwebs. Broken Lock glass door link vestibule. ASL Access Solutions replaced the bottom door lock on one of the glass external doors in the link vestibule which involved removing the heavy door. Village Hall Refurbishing – Whilst there is uncertainty regarding plans for the Hall we continue with all annual maintenance. Gutters have been cleared. Ruth Day and Eleanor Hayward. Church Wardens ## **Group Reports** ## **Mothers Union** We remain a Committee led Branch meeting monthly (normally on the first Monday of the month). We have enrolled 5 new members in the last year so now have 31 members. We have hosted various speakers in the year - Rev. Malcolm Railton, Rev. Clive Harper, Rev. Joan Dotchin, Rev. Sue McCormack and Peter Jackson. Our Vicar has helped us to celebrate Lady Day and Mary Sumner Day. We have enjoyed tea at the Golf Club and lunch at Davanti's. 2026 is the 150[th] anniversary of the M.U. so there are various Diocesan and National events to look forward to. All are welcome at our meetings. Cathy Duff ## **Holy Saviour’s Social Sub-Committee** There has been a wide range of social activities organised during the year. The emphasis throughout the year has been on holding events which would be enjoyable and to which the wider local community would be welcomed. At most events, the refreshments are provided by a team of helpers coordinated by Liz Parr. We are very grateful to the small team of volunteers who help with the organisation, setting up and clearing away for all these events. This report does not include the regular events organised by the ladies’ group (formerly known as W3.) The year started with a Wine Tasting on 17th January. It was a very popular evening with a clear demand for more of the same. In March, we ran a Jigsaw Competition which was well attended and received. It was particularly good to see so many people from the wider community, with some coming through advertising on Facebook. In early May, we held an event to commemorate the eightieth anniversary of VE-day. The parish centre was decorated with bunting, and the films of local VE day celebrations and 5 competitions were much appreciated. Later in the month, there was a bingo night in the village hall which was hugely popular. On 6th July we welcomed Emily Emmerson-Finch as our new curate. Mothers’ Union organised a splendid afternoon tea, which was followed by Songs of Praise in the church. It was a suitably relaxed opportunity to get to meet Emily. On 24th July, there was the annual church summer outing – this year to Ripon, where we enjoyed an excellent guided tour, some free time to explore the town and ended with a service in the cathedral choir. On September 27th we held a murder mystery with an Italian theme. Loosely based around a death in the kitchen of a fictional Tynemouth Italian restaurant, it gave the opportunity to enjoy pasta with sauce and ice cream while trying to work out “whodunnit”. The Harvest Lunch on 12th October was another successful event, raising over £400 for Nite Bite. On 7th November, we hosted a chocolate making event run by Jane Williams from Davenport’s chocolates. We all had the opportunity to make some classic chocolates to take home and enjoy. The following evening, Musica Johannis gave a concert of Remembrance Music in the church. On 13th December, a Christmas film was shown in the church. Targeted at 10 – 12 year olds and attended by 25 children plus a few adults, the film was really enjoyed by the children there. There’ll be lots to look forward to in 2026. Plans are already being put in place for another varied programme of events for 2026, with the first event being a wine quiz, a joint event in January with our friends in Christ Church. There are also tentative plans for a regular men’s group. Chris Benneworth ## **Soup Lunches** The soup lunches on Wednesdays continue to be popular with numbers averaging 12. We have two new helpers who also make soup and bake cakes. We are very grateful to them and also to the members of the congregation who continue to provide soup and cakes. We could not run this event every week without their support. We would be grateful to anyone else who feels they could contribute either on a regular or on an occasional basis. There is a list at the back of church to you to sign up. Liz Parr ## **Knitting and Art Group** The past year has seen new members joining the sewing, knitting and art groups who are friends and neighbours of existing members or others who have heard about us from other sources. The knitters have worked on a producing baby blankets, clothes and hats which were donated to the Baby Bank run by St John’s Percy Main. The Art group continues to produce beautiful paintings under the direction of Joan Kean. In January, the groups held a Coffee Morning, exhibiting both art and needlecraft with some items for sale. The event raised over £350 for church funds. Prayer shawls continue to be available; if you know of someone who might benefit from having a shawl please see Clare Dixon, Betty Wall, or Liz Shipway. Help is always available for which ever project you are working on. Anyone can drop in and join us, even if you just fancy a chat and a cuppa. Clare Dixon 6 ## **11th Tynemouth Brownies** Currently we have 20 girls in the Unit (maximum 24) but it is noticeable that fewer girls are on the waiting list since the demise of our feeder Rainbow Unit. Ten of the girls will be 10 years old next term and moving to Guides so we shall be a much smaller Unit in September. We still have 5 Volunteer Leaders, although currently Kirsty is on maternity having had her second son in September last year. Gabby, our youngest Leader, will complete her Primary Education degree at Northumbria University this summer. Mary, the longest serving member with the Unit, has completed 22 years and Pat and Kirsty (in more than 1 Unit) have completed 30 and 20 years respectively with Guiding. The 10 older girls have been working towards achieving the highest Award – Gold and 6 of them have already achieved Silver and are likely to be successful in achieving Gold before they leave. Another 5 girls have been awarded their Bronze Award. Gaining interest badges is popular and Penny has completed all 18 interest badges under the old scheme, with subjects ranging from Space, local history, charities, zero waste and lots of crafts. STEM activities recently using sugar, bicarb and water engaged the girls interests and these experiments saw chemical reactions to crystal growth (not totally successful but they learnt through trial and error.) We celebrated VE day and learnt how Girl Guides helped in WW11 and we attended the Remembrance Day service in November. We thank the Church for their continued support to our Brownies. Pat Corbett 7 THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF TYNEMOUTH PRIORY HOLY SAVIOUR. TYNEMOUTH THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF TYNEMOUTH PRIORY HOLY SAVIOUR, TYNEMOLrrH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 The Church of the Holy Saviour Tynemouth Priory Registered Charity Number 01132548 THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF TYNEMOUTH PRIORY HOLY SAVIOUR, TYNEMOUTH Contents of the Financial Staternents For The Year Ended 31 December 202S Pag8 S Charity Infomiabon Report of the Trustees, 34 Independent Examiners, Report Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes lo the Financial Statements 10-15 THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF TYNEMOUTH PRIORY HOLY SAVIOUR, TYNEMOUTH Charity Inforrnatlon For The Year Ended 31 December 2025 MEMBERSHIP Members of the PCC a￿ either ex offi¢io or elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting in a¢¢or(lance with the Church Representation Rules. Incumbent: The Revd Stephen Dixon CA (Appointed 7 October 2018) As8lstant Curate: The Revd Ernily Emff*rson-Finch IAppoinled July 20251 ParS$h Admlnl8trator: Wardens: Mrs Angela Abrahams Mrs Ruth Day Mrs Eleancr Hayward (Appointed 20241 (Re-elected April 20251 IRe*le¢led April 20251 Representatlv•s on the Oe•n•ry Synod: Mrs Linda Benneworth Canon David 8itton Mrs Diane Bayley (Resigned April 20251 (Elected April 20231 (Elected May 20251 Elected Momber•: Mrs Debbie Baird Mrs Diane Bayley Mr Christopher Benneworth Mr Julian Brown Mrs Diane Crawford Mrs Carol Davison Mr Paul Johnson Mrs Helen Long rs Katharine Mcmeekan Mrs Elizabeth Parr Mr John Pearce Mrs Wyn Pothvay Mrs Janice Torpy (Resigned April 20251 (Reelected 20241 IResi9ned April 20251 {Re-elecled 20231 (Elected 20241 (Re-elected 20231 IRe*lected 20241 {Co-opled 20251 (Elected 20251 (Resigned April 20251 (Resigned April 20251 {Elecleol 20241 (Elected 20251 Othor Officern: Lay Vice-chaimian Secretary Treasurer Mrs Eleanor Haywood Mrs Diane Crawford Canon David 8illon (Elected 2025) {Eleeted 20241 IE*led 20221 LEGAL STATUS The PCC is a registered charity the full name of which is"The Parochial Churth Council of The Ecclesiastical Parish of Tynemouth Piiory Hoty Saviour, Tynerr•)uth" and the registered nurnber is 01132548. Church Address The Broadway Tynemouth North Shields Tyne and Wear NE30 2LD Bankers The National Westminster Bank Pl¢ 16 Northumbedand Street Newcasve Upon Tyne NE1 7EL Independent Examlner Mr S Frater 33 King Edward Road Tynemoulh North Shields Tyne & Wear NE30 2RW THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF TYNEMOUTH PRIORY HOLY SAVIOUR. TYNEMOUTH Report of tho Trnstees For The Year Ended 31 December 2025 The trustees present their report and financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2025 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION OF THE CHARITY The Parochial Church Council is a corporate bc¥Jy established by the Church of England. The PCC operates under the Paro¢hial Church C04Jncil Powers Measure. The PCC operates through a number of committees and task groups, which meet several bmes a year. standing Committee.. This is the only committee required by law. 11 has power to transact the business of th8 PCC be￿een ils meetings. subject lo any directions given by the Council. Task groups mel on an ad hoc basis to deal with matters as they arise. The PCC does not control any related trusts or charities. TRUSTEES Details of all the Twslees who have served throughout the year are gNen on page 2 of this report. Appointment lo the PCC is governed by and sel out in the Church Representation Rules. RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING OF PCC MEMBERS PCC members are recruited from active parishioners by request and electèd at the Annual Parochial Meeting by the parishioners qualified 10 attend the APM. The PCC look to ensuTe a broad mix of skills, diversity an¢y Chri$lian ¢ommilment. Newly elected members are provided with induction training by the Incumbent, Lay V￿e Chairman and Secretary and are encouraged to attend vanous Iraining events organised wrthin the 0￿. RISK MANAGEMENT The PCC is responsible for the identification and management of all nsks. Detailed examination of the risks is delegated to the Standing Committee that woths with the officers to Identify risks and establish controls to mitigate them. A ft)rmal review of the risk management processes is undertaken annually. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES OBJECTIVES OF THE CHARI Holy Saviour's PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Chsjrch, pastoral. evangelistic, social and ecumenical. It also has the maintenance responsibilities of the church, the Parish Centre and the Parish Hall In Manor Road, Tynemouth. THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF TYNEMOUTH PRIORY HOLY SAVIOUR. TYNEMOUTH Report of the Trustees (C¢>ntinu•dJ For The Year Ended 31 December 2025 STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE THIS YEAR'S OBJECTIVES We will continue as appropriate lo draw kwple logether to oversee specific tasks within the church. VOLUNTEERS The Church continues to rely upon the services of volLtnteers lo carry out its rnission Volunteers range from those being involved in the management of the Church's affairs to those involved in supporting initiatives of the Church. Volunteers include Church Wardens, sides-persons. altar setvers, singing group and musicians, Sunday School leaders, Bible lesson readers, inlercessors, uniformed group leaders, ehurch cleaners, Parish News collators, flower arrangers. gardeners, treasurer. planned gTving secretary, visitors. and many more. The PCC would like lo thank and acknowledge all the lime, energy and work undertaken by volunteers. GRANT MAKING POLICY Mission - sums paid lo charitsble organisalions from the Church's own incom8 amounted to £2,000 in the year 12024 - £2,000). The Parish Share has in the past largely prOV￿ed for dergy stipends and housing. However, each Diocese now has lo lake responsibility for Clergy Pensions and Nabonal Insurance eo$ts from the Church Commissioner5 In 2023 the Diocese changed from a ￿ntralIsed levy on each Deanery lo a voluntary contribution system where each parish pledges an annual amounl of Pansh Stta￿. In view of continuing financial constraints, the Holy Saviour's PCC decided lo pledge a similar figure lo 2024 which. while covering clergy costs, reflected the on- going financial situation. The pledge for 2025 was £65.00012024 £65,000) and was paid in full. No Grants and Bursaries that are awarded on merit were made in the year12024 - £nil) REVIEW OF ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE FOR THE YEAR This year we have experienced some grthvth in Our Sunday attendance figures. This has largely been the result of encouraging growth among young families. Some of these have returned after a break of a few years while others are new lo Holy Saviour's. We have also experienced a demand for Christian basics teaching and held a Youth Alpha course lo prepare three candidates for Confimialion in November. In July we welcomed our new Curate, Revd Emily Emmerson-Finch, who comes lo us as a fvll-time member of the ministry team 3nd with consieerable experience in ministry lo young people. We We￿ delighted to Aulhorise John Pearce as a Lay Minister for our worship in the Autumn and rt is hoped his ministry will not only enrich our worshipping life bul also encourage others lo explore similar lay ministry. The use of our buildings by community and commercial groups has shown an increase with the resulting increase in income for church funds. This has helped to offset infialionary ¢osts and covered losses in giving Income. We continue to hold many social events to which people from beyond the congregation gain an insight into the community of the church. These have also contributed financially After losing our Scout group in 2024. we sadly lost our Cubs in April and Beavers in December this year. Further fundraising has taken place for the Village Hall refurbishment which is taking us closer lo beginning the building phase of the project. A decision was iaking in the late Autumn lo reduce the scope of the project and keep the original inlemal layout of the Hall. We end the yeai just short of the funding necessary for this reduced scheme. The congregation were immensely generous when a gift day was held to raise funds for the project which has moved the project forwards signffi¢anty. THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF TYNEMOUTH PRIORY HOLY SAVIOUR, TYNEMOUTH Report of the Trustees (Continued) For The Year Ended 31 December 2025 FINANCIAL REVIEW Total income for the year amounts to £241.26612024- £121.6421, of which £112.771 is Reslricled Income for the Parish Hall Appeal The financial statements. including unrealised asset gains, show a surplu5 for the year of £136,79712024- £3,212 deficit). Hch¥ever, fftn Restrthd InconE, UnrealB&l Gains, and Leg￿eS are dscounted, the SUTplus from'operab)ns' ts £ 3,299. Our combined reserves lotalled £504,648 {2024 - £367.8511. of which £348.720 is held with Brewin Oolphin and the investment income generated from this reserve assists in years when our expendrture exceeds Ouf income. Prfn¢lpal fundlng Sources Principal sources of fvnding are derived from parishioners through the annual planned giving scheme, together with plate collection$, donations, grants and legaues. Fundraising performance in the current year is set out in note 2 ofthe accounts. Reserves poll¢y The objective of the PCCS reserves policy is to ensure the provision of adequate working capital resources by monilofing the level of the PCC'S free reserves Free reserves are funds that are not tied up in fixed assets and that are unreslricled- inclijding designated funds thai have not been committed to sFecific expenditure. The PCC considers that the level of free reserves throughout the yeaT should be a minimum of 6 months of the budgeted amount for the ensuing year for cash-based operating expenditure less investment Income expected lo contribute towards that expenditure from re$lricled funds classified as operating funds. As at 31 December 2025, free resetves were in excess of 6 months budgeiad expenditttre and was therefore in line with the reserves policy. Investment pollcy The Parochial Church Council has invested with Brewin Dolphin. The objective of the Brewin Dolphin investment $ to provide recurring income whilst growing the value of the portfolio to ensure that, over the medium term, income and capitsl can grow in real lems. In risk terms. whilst the Trustees are able to tolerate modest short-lerm volalilily, the main objective of the investment strategy Is 10 avohl permanent los$ of value in the portfolio. The aim of our policy is lo provide supplementary income to church fvnds and lo provide initial funding for major projects including mission work and building projects. Investments are stated in the balance sheet at their markel value. Investment performance is set out in note 5 of the accounts. THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF TYNEMOUTH PRIORY HOLY SAVIOUR, TYNEMOUTH Report of the Trustees (Continued) ForThe Year Ended 31 December 2025 PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS Our main aims for the coming yearare.. Build upon the growih with young families and children by continuing with our 4pm Children's Service and introducing Sunday morning children's provision and a new youth group. Developing the ministry at Kings Priory School with the addition of a Christian based lunch club. En¢ouraging further lay Involvement in leadership and volunteer roles. Finalising the fvndraising phase of the Village Hall refUrbiSh￿nt and beginning the physical works. Improving our communications with a greater online presen￿. INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS, Mr Steve Fiater was appointed as the charity's independent examiner. Approved by the trustees on 19 March 2026 and signed on their behalf by.. Steve Dixon, Vicar THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF TYNEMOUTH PRIORY HOLY SAVIOUR, TYNEMOUTH Independent Examinefs Report For The Year Ended 31 December 2025 I report on the accounts of the church for the year ended 31 December 2025 which are sel out on pages 9 to 17. Respective Rgsponsibtlitles of Trustees and Exarnlner The chur¢h'5 Iruslees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The church's tnjstees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144121 of the Charities Acl 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed Ba8Ss of Ind•p•ndent Ex*mln•Vs report My examination was caffied out In accordance with the general Directs"ons given by the Charity Commission. An examination included a review of the a¢¢ounling records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes considerab.on of any unusual Items or disclosures In the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as Iruslees concerning any such matters The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required In an audit and consequently no opinion is given as lo whether the accounts present a 'lrue and fair view, and the report Is limited lo those matters sel out in the statement below. Ind8P8ndont oxamln•r's statem•nt Since the gross income for the year exceeds the amount provided in sectson 145111 of the Act, I confirm that l am qualifi'ed to act as Independent Examiner under the provisions of that section of the Act and that my qualification is as shown below In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention.. which gives me reasonable cause lo believe that in any material respect Ihe requirements To keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act, and To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and ¢omply with the acoounting requiremtsnls of the 2011 Act have not been met.. or 2. To which, in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be ￿a¢hel. Steve Frater FCCA Irelired} 33 King Edward Road Tynemoulh North Shields Tyne & Wear NE30 2RW THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF TYNEMOUTH PRIORY HOLY SAVIOUR. TYNEMOUTH Statement of Financial A(tivitie5 Forthe Year ended 31 December 2025 Unre5tr'd Restrirted Funds Fund5 Notes Total 2025 Totsl 2024 Incomlng Resouros Voluntary Incorne Church Attivities Investment Income Other 21al 75,594 21bl 32,672 21cl 9,257 21dl 10,972 75,594 32,672 9,2S7 123,743 76,875 27,610 8,820 8,337 112,771 Total Incoming Resources 128,495 112.771 241,266 121.642 Resources Expended Raisi ng f unds Church Artivities Refurbishment Projects 31al 31bl 120,369 31cl 3,043 120,853 26, 772 259 2,556 120,628 2,556 Totsl Resources Expended 120,369 2,556 123,184 150,668 Net surplusl{deflcit) before Investment Gains 8.126 110,215 I￿,082 129.0261 Net unrealised Gains on Investments 18,715 18,715 25.814 Net Movement In funds 26,841 110,215 136,797 13,2121 Reconclllatlon of funds Total Funds 8rought Forward 366,517 1.334 367,851 371,[￿3 Totsl Funds Carrfed FoThvard 393,358 111,549 367,851 THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF TYNEMOUTH PRIORY HOLY SAVIOUR. TYNEMOUTH Balance Sheet As at 31 December 2025 Notes 2025 Fixed Assets Investment Assets 348,720 328,886 Current Assets Debtors and prepayments Short term deposits Cash at bank and in hand 1,896 114 37,704 39, 714 118 152.544 153,948 Current Llabilitie5 Amounts falling due within one year 17491 Net current assets 155,928 38,965 Totsl Asset less current Ilabilltles 504,648 367 8.51 Funds Unrestrfcted funds General funds Des58nated funds 229.651 2C(i.iX(J 202,810 2CK),CU) Re5trlcted funds Fish Quay Project Music Group Hal l Refurbishment 251 824 73.922 74.997 834 36,293 34,959 Total Funds 367.851 These financial ststements were approved on behalf of the Parochial Church Council on 19th Marth 2026 Si8ned as approved Ste4e Dixoft Chairman Signed as approved David Bilton Treasurer The notÈs on page5 10 to 15 form part of these accounts THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF TYNEMOUTH PRIORY HOLY SAVIOUR, TYNEMOUTH Notes to the flnancial ststements For the year ended 31 December 2025 1. Accountlng policies Basis of Accounting The PCG is a public benefit entity within the meaning of FRS102. The financial statements have been prepaied under the Charities Act 2011 and in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 governing the individual accounts of PCCS, and with the Regulab"ons' "true and fair view. provisions, and under FRS102 120161 as the applicable accounting standards and the 2019 version of the Statement of Recommended Practs￿. Accounting and Reporting by Charitses ISORPIFRS10211. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for investment assets, which are shown al market value. The financial stslemenls include all transactions, assets and liabili11es for which the PCC is responsible in law. The significant ac￿￿ntIng policies applied in the preparation ofthese financial statements are setoul below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated. Golng Concern The trustees consider that there a￿ no material uncertainties abo*Jt Holy Saviours. ability to ¢onlinue as a going ¢oncern. Overall, funds are still subslanlial despite having had significant costs in relation lo refurbishment of the Church and Parish Hall. Fund$ The Parochial Church Council maintsined various types of funds as follows." Restricted funds Restricted funds rèpresent grants., donal¥)ns and legacies received which the donor has allocated for specific purposes. un￿striCted funds including Deswnated Funds Unreslricled funds and Designated Funds ￿present unrestricted income that is expendable al th8 discretion of the Iru$tees in the furtherance of the objects of the church. The accounts include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the Parochial Church Council is responsible in law. They do not include the account5 of church groups that owe their main affiliation to another body or those that a￿ informal gatherings of ¢hur¢h members. Incomo Colle¢lions Collections are recognised when received by or on behalf of the Parochial Church Council. Planned giving receivable under Gift Aid is recognised onty when received. Income tax ￿cOVerable on Gift Aided donations is recognised when the donatson is recognised. Leg8¢ies Grants and legacies have been recognised when the Par(Khial Church Council is notified of its legal entsllement, the amount due is quantifiable and ts ults'mate receipt is confimied. Donations Donations and all other receipts from {fetes, garden parties, and similar events) are reported gross and the related fundraising costs are reported in other expenditure. Grants Grants and donations are accoLtnted for when paid over, or when awarded. rf that ￿ard ¢￿ateS a binding obligation on the Parcchial Church Council. -10- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF TYNEMOUTH PRIORY HOLY SAVIOUR, TYNEMOUTH Notes to the financial statements (Continued) For the year ended 31 December 2025 Gifts in kind and donatgd goods and facilities Donated facilities have been included al their estimated value and the COr￿pOnding expenditure included under the appropriate heading. ￿ere there was no finan¢ial cost t)ome by another paty for the provision of donated facilities lin¢luding donaied seNicesl then no In￿Me has been fecognised. Other income Rental income from the leth'ng of Church premises 1$ recognised when an invoice has been produced. Actlvltles dlrectty relating to the work ol the Church The diocesan parish share is accounted for when paid. The 2025 share was paid in full in the year. Fixed Assets Cons8craled property and moveable chU￿h fvrnishings Consecrated and beneficed propety of any kind is excluded from the accounts by Chapter 2, Section 10 ol the Chafities Act 2011. All expenditure incurred in the year on consecrated or beneficed buildings, individual items under £1,000 or on the repair of moveable church furnishings Is wntten off In the period In which Il Is Incurred. Consequently. no fixed assets are currently reflected in the Parochial Church Council accounts. en fixed assets are recognised in the Parochial Church Council accounts thay would be valued over the anticipated usefvl economic life of the asset and depreciated on a slraight-line basis. Other fixtuTrs, fittings and offKe equipment Individual fixturés, fittings or items of equipment are written off when the asset is acquired. Tho Parochial Church Council would consider the accounting trealment of any material expenditure on fixtures and fittings Any amounts capitalised would be valued over the anticipated usefvl economic life of the asset and depreciated on a straighl-line basis Invostments Investments quoted on a recognised stock exchange or whose value derives from them are valued al market value al the year end. Other inves1ff￿nI assets are included at PCC'S best estimate of market value. Current ass¢ts Any material amounts owing to the Parochial Church Counul at 31 December 2025 a￿ shown as debtors less provision for amounts that may prove uncollectable. Short term deposits are the eash hekl on deposit with ether the CCLA or at the bank. Cash flow statement The PCC have taken advantage of the exemption conferred by FRS 102 to dispense with the requirement to prepare a cash flow statement as the income is below £500,000. THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF TYNEMOUTH PRIORY HOLY SAVIOUR, TYNEMOUTH Notes to the Finantial Ststements {continued) For the Year Ended 31 December 2025 Un￿$tr,d Restrirted Funds Funds Incoming Resou￿$ 2025 2024 2{al Voluntary Income Planned Giving.. Gift Aid donations -Income Tax recoverable -other Planned Giving Collections (open platel at all service5 Sundry Donations lincl Gift Aided) Legacies 46,865 13,314 4,739 5,658 47,020 10,578 4,421 13.314 4,739 5,658 4.926 5,965 76,875 2,012 75,594 2,012 75,594 2{b) Church Artlvltles Bookstall & Publications Letting Income Photocopying Income Fees for Weddings 122 23,1 122 23,tXI4 23 9,523 32,672 231 20,338 23 9,523 32,672 7,041 27,610 21¢) Income from Investments Interest and Investment Income 9,257 9,257 9,257 9,257 8,820 8,820 21d) Other Magazine Sales & Advertising Fetes, bazaars & other events Othersundry income Grant5 and PH appeal funds Insurance Claim5 2,319 4,285 4,368 2,319 4,285 4,368 112,771 1,875 2,739 3,723 112,771 10,972 112,771 123,743 8,337 Totsl Income 8,495 iQ,771 241.266 12 1,642 -12- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF TYNEMOUTH PRIORY HOLY SAVIOUR, TYNEMOUTH Notes to the Finandal Statements {continuedl Forthe Year Ended 31 December 2025 Resources Expended Unrestr'd Restrirted Funds Funds 2025 2024 31a) Raising Funds Investment Managers costs 3{b) Church Activitles Donations to Home Mission & other Church Societies Donations - Grants Ministry - Diocesan Parlsh Share Clergy Expenses Mission Work Church - Utilities Church- Running Expenses Church- Maintenance Church - Insurance Church - Photocopyin8 Parish Magazine Costs & Books Upkeep of Garden Music Cost (including Organists Fees) Parish Hall Utilities Parish Hall Insurance Parish Hall Cleaning Costs Parish Hall - Repairs & Maintenance Parish Hall - Other Running Costs Adminlstrator's Salary Other Administration Costs Church Fees Parish Centre Audit/Accountancy 65,([ 2,277 1.292 65.C(Xl 2.277 1.551 1,642 783 8,593 259 2,828 2,915 4,991 912 2.52S 2,915 4,991 912 8,592 1525 5,343 7,455 1,248 S,343 7,455 1.248 5,910 1,215 2,191 319 387 245 387 245 3.450 791 2,797 5.837 5,837 4,316 158 lis 120,369 259 120,628 120,853 3{cl Exceptional Item Ref urbishment Projects 2.556 2,556 26,772 Totsl Expenditure 123,555 2,815 150,668 -13- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF TYNEMOUTH PRIORY HOLY SAVIOUR, TYNEMOUTH Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) Forthe Year Ended 31 De￿mber 2025 2025 2024 4 Stsff Costs Admi n Wages (incl pensioft costs) Ver8ers/Organists Employers National Insurance 3.450 5,343 2,797 5,563 4793 8.360 5 Flxed A55ets- Investfflents Listed Investments Market Value at l January Additions to investments at cost Disposals at carrying value Revaluation of investments to market value Market Value at 31 December Cash held with investment managers 328,887 3(￿,116 18,715 346,939 1,782 348.720 25,814 3,587 328,887 6 Debto Income Tax Recoverable Prepayments & accrued interest 1,286 1,896 1,8% 7 Credltors- amounts falllnz due wlthln one ￿al Accruals 749 -14- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF TYNEMOUTH PRIORY HOLY SAVIOUR. TYNEMOUTH Notss to the Financial Statements (tontinued) For the Year Ended 31 Dètember 2025 8 Statement of Funds Opening Incoming Outgoing Investment Funds Resource Resour¢es Galns Closing Funds Unre5trirted Funds General 202,810 128,495 120,369 18,715 229,651 Desl8nated Funds Parish Hall Project 2￿,[0) Restrlrted Funds Fish Quay Fund Music Group Hall Ref urbishment Project 249 io 2,556 251 824 73,922 36,293 112,771 Totsl Funds 367,851 241,266 123. 184 18,715 The restricted funds comprise: The Fish Quay Fund was set up to aid the work of resourcing a potential worshippin8 community i n the North Shield Fish Quay area. The Music Group raised f unds to purthase music and other overheads that arise throu8h the running of this activity. The Hall Refurbishment Projett holds funds speofically raised for the purpose of fundin8 renovationlremedial works needed at the Parish Hall. 9 Analysls of NetA55ets by Funds Unrestr'd Desl8nat'd ReS￿rted Funds Funds Funds Total Funds Investment Current Assets Current Liabilities 148,720 2(￿,11￿1 78,951 1.9 229,651 348,720 153,948 1.980 5(M,648 74,997 2CQ,C(O 74,997 10 Related PartyTransaction5 No payments orexpenses were paid to any PCC member. persons closely connected to them or related partie5 In 2024 the PCC resolved to transfer the sum of £2LiI,CKX)from unrestricted reserve5 to designated for the Parish Hall projert. -15- ## ## ## ## ##