Parochial Church Council of Holy Trinity Weston
Trustees’ Annual Report for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
1. Reference and Administrative Information
| Charity Name: | Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Holy Trinity West | on |
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| Charity Type: | Excepted Charity within the Church of England | |
| Principal Address: | Holy Trinity Church Centre, Weston, Southampton | |
| Incumbent: | Revd Daron Medway | |
| Churchwarden: | Mr Tim de la Cour | |
| Treasurer: | Mr Bryan Paget | |
| PCC Secretary: | Mrs Sheila Munnings | |
| Independent Examiner: | Mr Ian Eyes |
2. Structure, Governance and Management
The PCC operates under the Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1956 and the Church Representation Rules (2020). Members are elected annually at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting. The PCC met regularly throughout 2024 with meetings in January, March, April, July, September, October, and November. Subgroups included the Standing Committee and Co-workers Group focused on discipleship and leadership development.
3. Objectives and Activities
The PCC assists the minister in managing and caring for the life of Holy Trinity so that God’s people are built up and equipped for mission. The parish vision is “Building Community around Jesus,” focusing on becoming a disciple-making, gospel-centred church, improving the building for mission, and serving the wider community.
4. Achievements and Performance
Highlights included weekly worship, Alive and Hope Explored courses, the Prayer First initiative, Marketplace community outreach, Hope City partnership, children’s programmes, and the No Needy Person Fund.
5. Buildings and Fabric
Major works included implementation of the Fire Safety Report, replacement fire doors, LED lighting and external illumination upgrades, roof and carpet repairs, and negotiation of a three-year fixed energy tariff.
6. Financial Review
Regular giving increased modestly. The final Benefact Trust grant of £23,000 was received and partly retained for local purposes. The PCC reinstated full Common Mission Fund contributions (£14,700/year) and transferred £3,000 to reserves. Rising energy costs remain a key concern.
7. Safeguarding
The Safeguarding Policy was reviewed and signed in April 2024. Training renewals are ongoing and the PCC continues to seek a successor to the current Safeguarding Officer. Photography and consent protocols were updated.
8. Health and Safety
Risk assessments completed on fire safety, cleaning materials, and children’s supervision. Improvements made to signage, lighting, and controlled chemical storage.
9. Volunteers and Staffing
The PCC records gratitude to all volunteers. Paid roles: Cleaner (11 hrs/week) and part-time Administrator (via WCYP).
10. Plans for the Future
Priorities for 2025 include improved accessibility, discipleship groups, grant applications for flooring and office space, and developing the Hope City partnership.
11. Statement of Public Benefit
The PCC confirms compliance with section 17 of the Charities Act 2011. Holy Trinity’s mission benefits the public through worship, pastoral care, youth work, and community engagement open to all residents of Weston.
Approved by the Parochial Church Council on [Date of Approval in 2025]
Signed on behalf of the PCC:
Revd Daron Medway (Chair) Mr Bryan Paget (Treasurer)
PCC of Holy Trinity, Weston, Hants
Receipts and payments accounts for year 1st January 2024 to 31st December 2024
| Accounts | |
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| 1. PCC ACCOUNT Notes |
Unrestricted Funds 2024 Restricted Funds 2024 Total 2024 Total 2023 |
| 1.1 Receipts Regular giving Collections at services Other giving Note 2 Gift Aid recovered Hall hire fees Note 3 Money passing through account Note 4 Fees, weddings, funerals, baptisms Acts 4 Funds Note 5 Misc. Note 6 Grants Note 7 Designated Fund Transfer Sales of assets or investments Total income 1.2. Payments Common mission fund (CMF) Note 8 PCC Mission Giving Note 8 Service costs and evangelism Gifts to other causes Note 9 Costs, weddings, funerals, baptisms Work with children Acts 4 funds Note 10 Utilities Note 11 Insurance Churchyard maintenance Church - repairs and cleaning Hall - repairs and cleaning Admin Note 12 Misc. Money passing through account Note 13 Youth Pastor salary and expenses Market Place expense Note 14 Major purchases Total expenditure 1.3 Difference between receipts and payments |
26,479 11,892 38,371 69,802 6,380 - 6,380 4,826 839 - 839 1,991 3,478 - 3,478 3,583 6,974 - 6,974 9,011 2,628 - 2,628 2,507 1,213 - 1,213 1,038 - 3,038 3,038 2,370 30 - 30 2,553 - 500 500 57,000 0 - 31,408 31,408 - - - - - |
| 48,020.67 46,837.84 94,858.51 154,679.57 |
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| 13,991 - 13,991 11,478 3,150 - 3,150 4,500 920 - 920 857 - - - - - - - - 328 - 328 1,237 - 1,544 1,544 2,917 11,128 - 11,128 17,508 2,533 - 2,533 2,085 2,740 - 2,740 2,940 5,508 - 5,508 269 3,623 - 3,623 4,856 4,051 - 4,051 3,079 1,503 - 1,503 1,175 5,245 - 5,245 4,863 - 11,516 11,516 13,945 - 10,201 10,201 56,341 - - - - |
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| 54,720.11 23,261.48 77,981.59 128,051.16 |
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| 6,699 - 23,576 16,877 26,628 |
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| 2. RESERVES AND MAJOR REPAIRS ACCOUNT Notes |
Unrestricted Funds 2024 Restricted Funds 2024 Total 2024 Total 2023 |
| 2.1 Receipts 2.2 Payments 2.3 Difference between receipts & payments 2.4 Opening Fund balance 2.5 Closing Fund balance 3. Cash held in bank on 31st December 2024 PCC of Weston Account Note 15 Reserves and major repairs account Note 16 SOLDO Note 17 Total cash funds |
48,021 46,838 94,859 154,680 54,720 23,261 77,982 128,051 6,699 - 23,576 16,877 26,628 21,134 40,252 61,386 34,758 |
| 14,434 63,829 78,263 61,386 |
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| 2,749 120 2,869 6,852 14,354 6,709 21,063 52,188 332 - 332 2,346 |
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| 17,434 6,829 24,263 61,386 |
| 1. PCC ACCOUNT |
Unrestricted Funds 2024 General reserve funds Youth pastor Reserve (Restricted) No Needy person reserve fund (Restricted) Building Reserve fund (Designated) Funds Designated for other purposes (Designated) Hall Restoration Fund (Designated) Money raised for Ukraine (Restricted) Market Place innovation Fund (Restricted fund) WCYP Church Plant initiative (Designated Fund) Total 2024 |
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| 1.1 Receipts Regular giving 26,479.21 - 11,892.19 - - - - - - 38,371.40 Collections at services 6,379.70 - - - - - - - - 6,379.70 Other giving 839.18 - - - - - - - - 839.18 Gift Aid recovered 3,478.19 - - - - - - - - 3,478.19 Hall hire fees 6,973.75 - - - - - - - - 6,973.75 Money passing through account 2,627.64 - - - - - - - - 23,000.00 2,627.64 Fees, weddings, funerals, baptisms 1,213.00 - - - - - - - - 1,213.00 Acts 4 Funds - - - 3,037.65 - - - - - 3,037.65 Misc. 30.00 - - - - - - - - 30.00 Grants - - - - - - - - 500.00 - 500.00 Designated Fund Transfer 5,474.89 4,106.00 - - - - 1,368.89 - - - 31,408.00 31,408.00 - 31,408.00 Sales of assets or investments - - - - - - - - - - - Total income 53,495.56 4,106.00 - 11,892.19 3,037.65 - 1,368.89 - - - 31,908.00 8,408.00 - 94,858.51 1.2. Payments Common mission fund (CMF) 13,990.76 - - - - - - - - 13,990.76 PCC Mission Giving 3,150.00 - - - - - - - - 3,150.00 Service costs and evangelism 919.52 - - - - - - - - 919.52 Gifts to other causes - - - - - - - - - - Costs, weddings, funerals, baptisms - - - - - - - - - - Work with children 327.67 - - - - - - - - 327.67 Acts 4 funds - - - 1,544.00 - - - - - 1,544.00 Utilities 11,128.41 - - - - - - - - 11,128.41 Insurance 2,533.05 - - - - - - - - 2,533.05 Churchyard maintenance 2,740.00 - - - - - - - - 2,740.00 Church - repairs and cleaning 2,095.69 - - - 3,412.60 - - - - 5,508.29 Hall - repairs and cleaning 2,277.59 - - - - - 1,345.00 - - 3,622.59 Admin 4,051.39 - - - - - - - - 4,051.39 Misc. 1,503.10 - - - - - - - - 1,503.10 Money passing through account 5,245.33 - - - - - - - 45,592.00 5,245.33 Youth Pastor salary and expenses - - 11,516.11 - - - - - - 11,516.11 Market Place expense - - - - - - - - 10,201.37 10,201.37 Major purchases - - - - - - - - - - Total expenditure 49,962.51 - 11,516.11 1,544.00 3,412.60 - 1,345.00 - 10,201.37 45,592.00 77,981.59 1.3 Difference between receipts and payme 3,533 4,106 - 376 1,494 3,413 - 1,369 - 1,345 - - 21,707 54,000 - 16,877 |
26,479.21 - 11,892.19 - - - - - - 38,371.40 6,379.70 - - - - - - - - 6,379.70 839.18 - - - - - - - - 839.18 3,478.19 - - - - - - - - 3,478.19 6,973.75 - - - - - - - - 6,973.75 2,627.64 - - - - - - - - 23,000.00 2,627.64 1,213.00 - - - - - - - - 1,213.00 - - - 3,037.65 - - - - - 3,037.65 30.00 - - - - - - - - 30.00 - - - - - - - - 500.00 - 500.00 5,474.89 4,106.00 - - - - 1,368.89 - - - 31,408.00 31,408.00 - 31,408.00 - - - - - - - - - - - |
| 53,495.56 4,106.00 - 11,892.19 3,037.65 - 1,368.89 - - - 31,908.00 8,408.00 - 94,858.51 |
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| 13,990.76 - - - - - - - - 13,990.76 3,150.00 - - - - - - - - 3,150.00 919.52 - - - - - - - - 919.52 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 327.67 - - - - - - - - 327.67 - - - 1,544.00 - - - - - 1,544.00 11,128.41 - - - - - - - - 11,128.41 2,533.05 - - - - - - - - 2,533.05 2,740.00 - - - - - - - - 2,740.00 2,095.69 - - - 3,412.60 - - - - 5,508.29 2,277.59 - - - - - 1,345.00 - - 3,622.59 4,051.39 - - - - - - - - 4,051.39 1,503.10 - - - - - - - - 1,503.10 5,245.33 - - - - - - - 45,592.00 5,245.33 - - 11,516.11 - - - - - - 11,516.11 - - - - - - - - 10,201.37 10,201.37 - - - - - - - - - - |
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| 49,962.51 - 11,516.11 1,544.00 3,412.60 - 1,345.00 - 10,201.37 45,592.00 77,981.59 |
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| 2. RESERVES AND MAJOR REPAIRS ACCOUNT Unrestricted Funds 2024 General reserve funds (Designated) Youth pastor Reserve (Restricted) No Needy person reserve fund (Restricted) Building Reserve fund (Designated) Funds Designated for other purposes (Designated) Hall Restoration Fund (Designated) Money raised for Ukraine (Restricted) Market Place innovation Fund (Restricted fund) WCYP Church Plant initiative (Designated Fund) Total 2024 |
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| 2.1 Receipts 53,495.56 4,106.00 - 11,892.19 3,037.65 - 1,368.89 - - - 31,908.00 8,408.00 - 94,858.51 2.2 Payments 49,962.51 - 11,516.11 1,544.00 3,412.60 - 1,345.00 - 10,201.37 45,592.00 77,981.59 2.3 Difference between receipts & payment 3,533.05 4,106.00 - 376.08 1,493.65 3,412.60 - 1,368.89 - 1,345.00 - - 21,706.63 54,000.00 - 16,876.92 2.4 Opening Fund balance 2,440.44 - 10,000.00 791.33 - 1,058.55 - 8,259.38 1,368.89 6,946.00 100.00 14,997.68 - 54,000.00 34,757.86 2.5 Closing Fund balance 1,092.61 5,894.00 415.25 - 435.10 4,846.78 - 5,601.00 100.00 6,708.95 - 24,263.19 3. Cash held in bank on 31st December 2024 PCC of Weston Account 761.10 8,460.00 - 415.25 - 435.10 4,846.78 - 5,601.00 100.00 2,868.73 Reserves and major repairs account 14,354.00 6,708.95 - 21,062.95 SOLDO 331.51 331.51 Total cash funds 1,092.61 5,894.00 415.25 - 435.10 4,846.78 - 5,601.00 100.00 6,708.95 - 24,263.19 |
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| 1,092.61 5,894.00 415.25 - 435.10 4,846.78 - 5,601.00 100.00 6,708.95 - 24,263.19 |
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| 24 761.10 8,460.00 - 415.25 - 435.10 4,846.78 - 5,601.00 100.00 2,868.73 14,354.00 6,708.95 - 21,062.95 331.51 331.51 |
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| 1,092.61 5,894.00 415.25 - 435.10 4,846.78 - 5,601.00 100.00 6,708.95 - 24,263.19 |
PCC of Holy Trinity, Weston, Hants
Notes
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1 The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 using the receipts and payments method.
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2 'Other giving' included legacy donation of £Nil (2023: £Nil). Also, we raised £839 (2023: £1,990) from voluntary receipts.
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3 Slimming World was £4,680 (2023: £4,600), Weston Church Youth Project £1,743.75 (2023: £3,818.75), other receipts £550 (2023: £592.50).
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4 Money passing through the account’ covers income which passes through our bank account but is pre-designated for another cause. The Venny to cover the cost of cleaning, which goes through our payroll system then is charged to them.
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5 Holy Trinity has a charitable fund now known as 'No Needy Person', previously 'Acts 4:34 Fund'. This offers help to people in the parish in times of hardship. We also work with a national crowdfunding charity called 'Acts 4:35'. Money paid into both these funds is noted here and adds up to £3,038 (2023: £2,370)
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6 Miscellaneous income in 2023 included:
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a. Ride and Stride sponsorship money - 50% returned to Holy Trinity: £Nil (2023: £1,722.50)
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b. Contribution towards church yard upkeep. £30 (2023: £830)
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7 There was the following grant received from Benefact Trust £Nil (2023 £57,000), Southampton City Mission £500
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8 Common mission fund (CMF) formally known as Parish share £13,991 (2023: £11,477). PCC Mission Giving formally known as Church Tithe £3,150 (2023: £4,500).
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9 No Monies was paid out to other causes in 2024 (2023: £Nil).
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10 See note 5 for information about the Acts 4 funds.
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11 Utilities' covers gas, electricity, water, broadband and trade waste collection. Underlying costs was £17,848.41, The committee decided to charge the Marketplace reserve to cover the portion of utilities, this included a back charge for 2023. Total charged £6,720.
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12 Admin includes subscriptions, books, stationery and vicar's expenses. It also includes the fee we paid to bank for bank charges/ card processing fees.
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13 This covers payments from our bank account for items which were pre-designated to an outside organisation at the time they were received. In 2023 this included monies from various initiatives which were forwarded to Venny.
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14 New innovate started in 2023 for PCC to set up and run a marketplace service where people can get food they need and also socialise. To be treated as a third space for the local communities. This was funded through grants received to cover the cost of set up and build out of the space. Total expense included recharge of utilities £10,201.37
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15 The PCC of Weston current account contained £2,869 (2023: £6,852) on the 31st of December 2023. Of this a surplus £120 (deficit 2023: £1,750) is restricted for particular uses, e.g. Money restricted for Youth Pastor a deficit £415.25 (deficit 2023: £791) money donated for Acts 4 fund, money to be sent to ZPSF, money donated for play equipment surplus £435 (deficit 2023 £1,059). There was also within this amount is £2,749 (2023: £13,888) of disengaged money therefore a deficit £7,698 (deficit 2023: £4,786) of unrestricted money in the bank on 31st December.
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16 The Reserves & Major Repairs account contained £21,063 (2023: £52,1888) on 31st December 2023. £Nil (2023: £88,334) was paid into the account during the year.
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17 During the year of 2023 the PCC continued a service called Soldo to pay for expenses. This is a card that is topped up from the PCC current account. The balance of £332 (2023: £2,346) is to be used on expenditure.
Signatures of two trustees on behalf of all the trustees
Signature
Print Name
- 1
2
Parochial Church Council of Holy Trinity Weston
Trustees’ Annual Report for the Year Ended 31 December 2024
1. Reference and Administrative Information
| Charity Name: | Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Holy Trinity West | on |
|---|---|---|
| Charity Type: | Excepted Charity within the Church of England | |
| Principal Address: | Holy Trinity Church Centre, Weston, Southampton | |
| Incumbent: | Revd Daron Medway | |
| Churchwarden: | Mr Tim de la Cour | |
| Treasurer: | Mr Bryan Paget | |
| PCC Secretary: | Mrs Sheila Munnings | |
| Independent Examiner: | Mr Ian Eyes |
2. Structure, Governance and Management
The PCC operates under the Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1956 and the Church Representation Rules (2020). Members are elected annually at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting. The PCC met regularly throughout 2024 with meetings in January, March, April, July, September, October, and November. Subgroups included the Standing Committee and Co-workers Group focused on discipleship and leadership development.
3. Objectives and Activities
The PCC assists the minister in managing and caring for the life of Holy Trinity so that God’s people are built up and equipped for mission. The parish vision is “Building Community around Jesus,” focusing on becoming a disciple-making, gospel-centred church, improving the building for mission, and serving the wider community.
4. Achievements and Performance
Highlights included weekly worship, Alive and Hope Explored courses, the Prayer First initiative, Marketplace community outreach, Hope City partnership, children’s programmes, and the No Needy Person Fund.
5. Buildings and Fabric
Major works included implementation of the Fire Safety Report, replacement fire doors, LED lighting and external illumination upgrades, roof and carpet repairs, and negotiation of a three-year fixed energy tariff.
6. Financial Review
Regular giving increased modestly. The final Benefact Trust grant of £23,000 was received and partly retained for local purposes. The PCC reinstated full Common Mission Fund contributions (£14,700/year) and transferred £3,000 to reserves. Rising energy costs remain a key concern.
7. Safeguarding
The Safeguarding Policy was reviewed and signed in April 2024. Training renewals are ongoing and the PCC continues to seek a successor to the current Safeguarding Officer. Photography and consent protocols were updated.
8. Health and Safety
Risk assessments completed on fire safety, cleaning materials, and children’s supervision. Improvements made to signage, lighting, and controlled chemical storage.
9. Volunteers and Staffing
The PCC records gratitude to all volunteers. Paid roles: Cleaner (11 hrs/week) and part-time Administrator (via WCYP).
10. Plans for the Future
Priorities for 2025 include improved accessibility, discipleship groups, grant applications for flooring and office space, and developing the Hope City partnership.
11. Statement of Public Benefit
The PCC confirms compliance with section 17 of the Charities Act 2011. Holy Trinity’s mission benefits the public through worship, pastoral care, youth work, and community engagement open to all residents of Weston.
Approved by the Parochial Church Council on [Date of Approval in 2025]
Signed on behalf of the PCC:
Revd Daron Medway (Chair) Mr Bryan Paget (Treasurer)
Independent examiner’s report
Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Holy Trinity, Weston, Hampshire. (Working name: Holy Trinity, Weston)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Holy Trinity, Weston, Hampshire. (Working name: Holy Trinity, Weston) for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’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 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:
- accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Ian Eyers
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
7 Pine Drive, Southampton SO18 5RQ
30[th] April 2024