Signed Accounts 2026 Parish records THE PASH CHURCH OF , Mary tlic Virgin PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2025 AND INDEPENDENTLY EXAMINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 approved by the Parochial Church Council in April 2026 THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN SWANLEY REGISTERED CHARITY No 1133939
AN.NUA'. o.tPOR & ACCOUNTS rOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DFCEM8ER 2025 The Church of England is not a single organization led by an archbishop: it is approximately l 0,000 independent and self-governing charities who co-operate and agree to share regulations and resources, who are all served by archbishops and bishops together with diocesan support and national church institutions. Every parish relies on gifts of money from its own parishioners and donors to run. St Mary's is no different: we receive NO money from the government or any local council. The "parish councils" on Council Tax bills "parish councils" are the local civil town or parish councils and NOT the church! Our income is not sufficient to meet all our needs, in particular we are not contributing towards the provision of a priest. Our thanks are due to the Diocese of Rochester who, recognizing our financial circumstances, have been extremely patient and kind. Fr Dane Batley-Gladden Vicar
TH< PAROiP,IAL CP,URcI ra£. -hCiL OF T.F ECCLÉSIAS i ICAL PARISH Or ST MARY THE VIRGIN SWANLEY ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS FOR THE IEAR ENDtD 31 DECEMBER 2025 CONTENTS ITEM...........................................................................................................................PAGE Minister & Officers, re8iStered address & professional advlsers........................................... Report of the Minister and Officers.........................................................,...........................4 to 9 Independent Examiner5 Report to Minister and olcer5.......................,...........,... .10 Statement of Flnancial Activities (income and expenditure)................................................ 11 Statement of Assets and Liabilities........................................................................................ 12 Notes to the accounts....................................................................................................... 13 to 19
J & IYl_4tr5': ANNUAL flEVRT &. ACCO I S trOR I YÉAR tf¥D= -3 31 L)£CiM8ER 2025 MINISTER AND OFFICERS Ex-officio PCC Members & Trustees Icar & PCC Chalrman The Reverend Dane BatIevladden Churchwardens Christine Parkes Kevin Merrick (also PCC Vice Chair) Deanery Synod Representatlves Kevin Merrick Voconcy Elerted PCC Members & Trustees Holly Attwood (Honorory Secretory) Sandra Merrick (Honorory Treasurer) Ruth Cove Larree Lloyd Janet Kitchener Elaine Fittsimons Val Parker REGISTERED ADDRESS St Marvs Church. London Road. Swanley. BR8 7AQ ACCOUNTANTS SARGEANT PARTNERSHIP LTD Chartered Accountants 5 White Oak Square, London Road, Swanley, 8R8 7AG BANKERS BARCLAYS BANK PLC 24 Lowfield Street. Dartford. DAI IHD Date 3
I H.E PAROLkiiAL CHURCH.- -OUNCIi OF THt EC:, E<IAS I ICAL PAR:.SW. OF ST MARY-: HE VIRGIN SWANLEY ANNUAL REPOR I & ACCOUNTS FOR THF YEAR ENDFD 31 DECEMBER £025 2025 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE MINISTER AND OFFICERS The Parochial Church Council of St Mary the Virgin, Swanley I'the PCC. or 'the Council'l present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025. Basis of Preparation of Accounts The PCC is a public benefit entitywithin the meaning of FRS 102. Thefinanclal statements have been prepared under the Charities Act 2011 and in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 governin8 the individual accounts of PCCS. and with the Regulations true and fair view, provisions, tO8ether wlth FRS 102 120191 as the applicable accountin8 Standards and the 2019 version of the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities ISORP IFRS 102)). Objectives and activities for the purpose of public benefit The PCC has the responsibilitv of co-operating the vicar, the Reverend Dane Batley-Gladden, in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish, the whole mission of the Church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. The PCC is also specifically resw)nsible for the maintenance of the church of St Mary the Virgin, Swanley. The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our ehurch and to become part of our parish community at St Mary's. The PCC intends that our worship puts faith into practice through sacrament, scripture, prayer and music. When planning our actiNities we have considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the supplementary guidance on charities for tbe advancement of religion. In partieular, we try to enable everyone to live out their faith as part of our parish community through., Worship and prayer - learning about the gospel; and developing knowledge and tt in Jesus Christ as Saviour, master and friend. Provision of pastoral care for people living in the parish - especially building on the opportunities given by our churchyard which is used by many people in the parish and available to everyone in the parish for burials and internient of ashes. Missionary, evangelism and outreach using our superb location and facilities to proclaim a welcoming community of faith readj to support people in many different V4'ays. As part of our general public benefit, we provide a place and space for spiritual refreshment and nourishment of the soul: regardless of denomination or even faith, the opportunity for reflection is a basic human characteristic and St Mary's is proud to be of service to all in this way. To facilitate our worK it is important that we maintain the fabric of St Mary's Church and of the Hall and Churchyard and raising money to enable this to be done efficiently and effectively is vitsl. Achievements and performance Worship and prayer The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin Sm'anley Consecrated on 13th December 1901 and has served the town of Swanley ever since. It is firnily rooted in the traditionalist Ano-catholic part of the Church of England with worship lltred on the five senses: encountering the Creator in each of them. We believe that a richness of faith flows for some from a glimpse of glory to be found in the holy sacrifice of Mass celebrated according to the Church's most ancient rites.
Ji iYi**Thi i nL viiviay ANNUAL RtPOfiT & ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDtu 31 JECEla8ER 2025 The knowledge that every human bein8 is Created within the love of God and precious to Him rescues every individual from feeling that their existence is pointless or worthlesg. We are not accidents of atoms, but Created and IA)ved. This powers our mission because we Mpnt every single person to know they are loi'ed and thus be liberated to love in their turn. Our week begins with the Sunday Mass at loam and we follow the command of Jesus to "n]ake rne present" (often rendered in English: "in remembrance of me") through our offering of bread and wine. That Real Presence gives us a sure sense of Jesus journeying alongside us, walking Mryth us through life. We have a hjrther service at 5pm, of Evening Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer, the Rosary or Vespers from the Roman Breiryary. The afternoon services are predominantly said services with all service materials provided so that everyone can participate equally. We are truly grateful for the volunteers who create and sustain our common life. In 2025 we were greatly blessed by the work of Dave Hooper in the churebyard and indee(l in church. He proiryded a huge amount of support which has made a considerable difference. Alongside Dave is a whole host of others who each contribute hard work. sustained effort across years. Our firni intention for 2026 is to re-establish our weekly Wednesday Coffee Morning which w&8 not only finaneially important to us, but also played a key role in our mi&8ion - bringing people in proximity to the church and then developing a relationship. Coffee Morning ceased M'hen Covid hit and they did not resume; initially this due to the NHS vaccine centre using the church hall but the problems with water ingress meant that the ha]1 availability too uncertain. We intend to resume coffee mornings as soon as we are able. The Electoral Roll reported at our annua] meeting in 2025 was 84 (76 in 2024) following the complete revision of the roll as required by statute. Our community remains a set of networks, some of whom have no links to others whilst some are very closely interh%ryned. St Mary's has a rich base of people from across the town of Swanley but we very definitely have more people from the west of tomm than the east. This gives us very fertile opportunities for mission and growth. The Richborough Family, the Diocese of Rochester and Dartford Deanery The Bight Reverend Luke ITring-Capel was consecrated as Bishop of Richborough in February 2025 and visited us here in SM•nley twice during the year. He celebrated a weekday M&8s on one visit and then celebrated a Sunday Ma&s with Baptism and Confinnation. His encouragement and support were much appreciated as his pastoral heart showed through. We thank Fr Clive Jones, the Bishop's Representative, who consistentl}, prOdeS athqee, practical support and encouragement. He cares for and supports the whole of our constituency in the diocese of Rochester. In Lent we were delighted to have the Bishop of Tonbridge, the Right Reverend Simon Burton-Jones (who was Archdeacon of Rochester until his consecration as bishop) preach for us and in November the Bishop of Rochester, the Right Reverend Dr Jonatban Gibbs> presided and preached at our Civic Seice for Remembrance Sunday. The Venerable Sandra Mccalla began her ministy as Archdeacon of Rochester in 2025, and with her arrival, the Bishop's Senior IEadership Team was restored to full strength after a period of acting and interim appointments. Archdeacon Sandra has spent the year getting to kno1%, the archdeaconry and learning of its challenges and opportunities. The Deanery Synod has met regularly across the year, offering the Chan both to speak about the ehallenges and opportunities here in Siyanley but also to hear about the experiences of others. The S)Trod provides that key role of speaking and listeDing in our local Context.
TTr4E PAROCHIAL CHknRC14 couf*Cii OF TAE ECCLESIAS-. ICAL PARISH Jr ST MARY THE VIRCIN SWANLEI, ANNUAI REPORT & ACCOQNTS FOR THE YtAR ENDEO sl OECFMBER 2025 The Church Building As 2025 came to an end we finally allowed ourselves to believe that we might have conquered the water problems in the I1. A prolonged dry spell meant that we cou]dn't be sure until very hea showers returned and so we are delighted that we will be able to start using the hall again in 2026. An important part of our ministy as Christians is that we cannot simply hand on the same building we ourselves received: it is absolutely vital that we upgrade and improve what we have received so that we do not fall behind the rest of societ),. In 2026, lye are haiung all Energy and Net Zero Carbon Audit to help us see where effective investment might lead Volunteers Volunteers are the very life-blood of what we do. There are all kinds of people who do sterling work but who don't even themselv&8 as volunteers, only good Christians or good humans. The work of the Church to recognize and celebrate the Selfl offering of time and talents is set alongside the need to focus and develop effort so that we are all able to contribute to the needs of the community, be that the congregation or the wider parish - both are very important. Thank you to everyone who makes our church and our community a more loving and a safer pla(%. Fundralslng Our 2024 pattern, of socia]s for Christinas and the summer continued successfully in 2025, as did the excellent parish lunches which are so important in offering Ix)th hospitslity and the mission opportunity which accompanies our delight in having those who join us for meals who are not part of our regular congregation. The Hall The Church Council has undertaken work to enable hiring the hall to commence in 2026. The Churchyard The Churchyard closed to new burials in 2021. Internients of ashes have continued. Pastoral care & Safeguarding A new Parish Safeguarding Office, iarree Uoyd, was appointed during 2025 and she has started well, ensuring that the training requirements have been completed and uplated. Ensuring that DBS Certificates are up to date, she has reported to meeting of the Cburcb Council about the nexi steps necessary and sought Co-operation IK)th within and outside the Council to meet our obligations. The Council places a high priority on making sure that St Mary's is a safe place for all and that we all understand the changing nature of expectations fed by failings of the past in the national church institutions. Aeross our congregation, members Gare for each other in a huge variety of ways: both spiritual and practical support is given. We are truly blessed in the ways in which care and love are not merely expressed but put into action. Mission, evangelism and outreach The Bible Society have now lthdrawn their 2025 report Yhe Quiet Revival" however its broad approach echoed our own experiences of faith in Swanley. In 2025 there a definite change to the ways in which (particularly young) people responded to the stories of faith and began exploring this aspect of life which they had largely ignored. The YouGov statisti15 underl)ong the report were shoN%TA to be faulty but theTe is a real lived experience acro&s the traditions of the Church of England which indicates tbat there is a readine&s to engage Thith faith.
ANNJAL 1 & ACLOUN'T5 THE YEArt Ef4DED i! DECcfdBER 2aL) The Church Council sees our communities in Swanley as srnall examples of a wider pattern: many people not realizing they are loved or loiyable pushing others away thus increasing and embedding isolation and loneliness. Piercing this vicious cycle and preventing its recurrence can only be done by patient and long-terni patterns of outreach and ministry. St Mary's therefore champions long- term engagement and sustainable patte. Ensuring long-terni engagement and seeking to ensure that our liv&8 of faith are lived visibly, I have been involved with St Marfs Primary Scb(K)I since I became Vicar in 2014. 1 offer a weekly Mass for Key Stage 2 together additional services across the year. I am an ex-officio governor and have chaired the Governing Body since 2019. We also have an excellent relationship with High Firs Primary School and in 2026 arn due to begin offering assemblies at the Orchards Academy. I have Seed as Mayor's Chaplain for the Town Council since 2017 and am chaplain and branch President of the local Royal British t4ion. l am a]so seThing as Padre of the I(1 Royal Air Force Air Cadets. Members of the extended St Mary's family do extensive work in supporting a wide range of paid and voluntary organizations, clubs and societies. Our website continues to offer infomation aknut the current activities and foundational traditions of St Mary's and, indeed, the whole of the traditional Anglo-catholic approach to our Anglican heritage. At the heart of these is the understanding that every member of the physical parish is someone for whom we care, whether or not they come to Church. This care is accompanied by explanations of all that we do here so no-one need arrive fearing they don't know what's happening. A monthly Newsletter has been produced for li years and is a valuable opportunity for inforn]ation and teaching. The "Ministers of Mission" in the Church of England are not the clergy, but the faithful who make up our congregations and extended famil),. Being a parish priest is a bit like conducting an orchestra: the work involved is helping evervone concentrate on the right things, so that together we make a difference to the people to whom we are sent. The work of mission is a work of great joy and there are many very effective missioners in Swanley, for whose example and work we very thankful. Ecumenical relationships Friendship across Christian denominations is very important to our life of faith. We continue to share important times together, especially the G(x)d Friday witness with our friends at the Holy Apostles, Roman Catholic Church. We are very grateful for the common work and witness of other Christians locally.
THE PAqOCliIAI Ch'iSRCli COUI¥C5L I HE ECCIESIAI i ICAL PARiS+4 OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN SWANLEY ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENOED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Financial review Total income in 2025 was £48,670, an Incre of more than £3,000 from 2024. Sadly, although expenditure declined by nearly £3,000 from 2024, it still £61,580 and therefore £12,910 more than our income. In 2025, the parish contributed £10,000 towards the nearlv £70,000 cost of having a priest in post here. It is vital that we begin to appn)ach covering our costs here because otheThise we simply will not have a priest in the parisb. The rest of the Church of England does not owe Swanley a priest, if a community knows it needs the benefit of ordained ministry then it is up to that community to fund it, in no other way is a priest going to be proiided. By far our biggest area of expenditure outside the ministry is that of utility costs: every Church of England church must pay for its gas, electricity and water. There is sometimes a mistaken belief that these things are provided free of charge to churcbes and this is not so. Similarly, we receive no help towards the cost of maintaining the building nor the churchyard. A single cut of the grass costs around £500. Those who pa)? once-only for a plot in the churchyard do not cover a single gra&s-cut, let alone the ongoing maintenance of strimmins bedge cutting and maintenance of the trees. The congregation must fund a]1 of this. As a Charity, the members of the PCC are trustees and their responsibilities include the preparation of financial statements for each financia] year, whieh give a true and fairliew of the charity's financial activities during the year and of its financial position at the end of the year. In preparing financial statements giving a true and fair 7¥, the trteeS follow best practice and: a) select suitable aecounting policies and apply them consistently. b) make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; c) state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements. d) prepare the financial statemeuts on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation. e) To make such accounts ai'ailable to the public on requ&8t. The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records for six years which disclose with reasonable accurao, the financial position of the charity and iyhich enable them to ascertain the financial position of the charity and ensure that the financial statements comply with applicable law and regulations. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking ronable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Reserves policy The Council believes it should have around three months, worth of basic running expenses in reserve which in 2025 equated to approximately £4,200. This was (x)mfortably exceeded by the amount remaining in the current account or as cash in hand at the year end and not alloeated to debtors.
IVE1 l FIL VI¥'.¥JII¥ J¥¥M%VLQ I ANNUAL REPOR I & ACCOiiY I S FOR TH YEh4R C10Fn 31 DECEMBER £025 Structure, governance and management The Parochial Church Council is a corporate body established by the Church of England. The PCC operates under the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure. The PCC is a Registered Charity. The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. At St Mary's the membership of the PCC consists of the incumbent (our vicar), churchwardens, and members elected by those members of the congregation w'ho are on the electoral roll of the church along with members of relevant synod8 who join the PCC ex officio. All those who are members of the congregation are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC. PCC members are responsible for making decisions on all matters of general Concern and importance to the parish including deciding PCC expenditure priorities. The PCC meets four times a year with a full agenda, and there is an additional meeting to approve accounts in advance of the APCM. Given its wide responsibilities the PCC works througb individuals, groups an(L where appropriate, committees to focus on a particular aspect of the church's mission and activities. Administrative information St Mary's Church is situated in LA)ndon Road, Swanley. It is part of the Diocese of Rochester within the Church of England and it has passed resolutions with regard to the ministry of Bishops and Priests. As a result it is under the episcopal care of the Bishop of Richborough, the Right Reverend Luke Irving-capel. The correspondence address is St Marfs Wicarage, ndOn Road, Swanley. BR8 7AQ. Registered charity number 1133939. Fr Dane Batley4ladden, Vlcar th 29 Aprfl 2026 Paltr:
T PAROCrtlAL CFIUTriLV. COUN=I.. OF TliE ECCiESl*iTICAI ST MAR'I THE VIRGIN SVrfAfoLEY ANNUAL REPOR I & ACCOUNTS Foft THE VEAR EtIDED 31 DECEIER 2025 INDEPENDEKf EXAMINE5 REPORT TOTHE MINISTER AND OFFICERS OF ST MARYTHE VIRGIN SWANLEY Independent examlner's report to the trustees of The Parochlal Church Councll of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary the Virgin, Swanley ('the Charity,) I report to the trustees of the Charity on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2025. Responsibilities and basis of report As trustees of the charity. the members of the PCC are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charitvs trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under Section 144121 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying Out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions 8iven by the Charity Commission under Section 1451Sllb) of the Act. Independent examlner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention In connection with the examination 8ivin8 me cause to believe that in any material respect: accountlng records were not kept in respect of the Trust as requlred by Section 130 of the Act; or the account5 do not accord with those records: or the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concernln8 the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts 8ive a true and falr vlew which is not a matter considered as part of an Independent examination. 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. e Brown FCCA Sargeant Partnership Limited Chartered Accountants 5 White Oak Square London Road Swanley Kent BR8 7AG th 29 April 2026
I l¥tAThY i n& JV¥HllÈLL5 ANNUAL RE?OP.T &.4CLOUP¥TS FOR-, AE YEAR LNI DEO OECEViaER AO£5 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES Unrestricted Funds Restrirted Funds Total 2025 Total 2024 Notes INCOME Voluntary Resources Activities for Gèneiating Funds Income from Investments Church Activities Other Income Resour rima es TOTAL INCOME 2(oJ 21b) 21cJ 2(dJ 2{el 17,462 7.242 2,497 19,959 7.242 7,943 13,526 18,126 6,922 5,848 14,689 7.943 13.526 38.230 48,670 EXPENDITURE Chur¢h Activities C05t of 8eneratin8 voluntary income Fund-raising costs Church management and admin rima es 3foJ 31bJ 3{cl 31dJ 31eJ 54,331 74 3.618 2,345 1.212 S543 74 3.618 2.345 S9,158 68 3,030 2,068 TOTAL EXPENDtruRE 60,368 1,212 6L580 64,324 Pfoflt/llo5s1 on dlsposal of fixed assets NEf MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 122.1381 9.228 112,9101 118,8391 Balance Bld l January 121.844 78,631 200A75 219,214 Balance C/fwd 31 December 99.706 87,859 187,565 200,475
'YHE PAROCHIAL C4ilRCli CQL.NCII OF THE ECCIES:. ST MARY THE VIRGIN SWAfKILFY ANNUAL FIEPOA I & ACCOUNTS FOR TH£ YEAR ENDED 31 DECEM8tR 2025 STATEMENT OF ASSEfs AND LIABILITIES 2025 2024 Notes FSxed Assets Tan8ible 59,510 Curr•nt ¥iss•ts Stock Oebtors Short Term Deposits Deposits in Diocesan Funds Current Account and Cash in hand 14 1.837 13 1,878 8,5L4 172,596 19,505 202,506 170.405 10.885 188,789 Uabllltles Creditor5-amounts fallln8 due In 12Z4 2,031 Net Current Assets IB7,565 200,475 TOTAL NET ASSETS 187,565 200,475 PARISH FUNDS Unrestrlcted Restrlcted 99.706 87,859 121,844 78,631 TOTAL FUNDS 187,565 2QO.475 Approved by the PCC on 10 February 2026 and signed on its behalf: The ReWd Dane Batley-Gladden Chairman Sandra Merrick Honorary Treasurer The rtoies on pooes 13-19form port of these occounts
JI i¥irtAt irEL J¥yM'.- Al4NUAi *EPC.g 1 & ACfOUNTS FOR THt YtAR tNDcD 3". DSLEIMtyER 4025 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS la Accounting policies Basis of preparation and assessment of going concern The PCC is a public benefit entitywithin the meaningof FRS 102.The financial statements have been prepared under the Charities Act 2011 and in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006 governing the individual accounts of PCCS. and with the Regulations true and fair view, provisions. together with FRS 102 120191 as the applicable accounting standards and the 2019 version of the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities ISORP IFRS 1021}. The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts. Ib Funds Endowment funds are capital, given in such a form that only the interest may be spent whi15t the orlglnal gift remains intact. The interest may be used either as restricted or unrestricted funds dependin8 on the purpose for which the endowment was established. St Marfs has no endowment funds and therefore there is no column shown for them in these accounts, Restricted funds represent.. al income from trusts or endowment which may be expended only on those restrirted objects provlded in the terms of the trust or bequest, and b} donatlons or grants received from a specific object or invited by the PCC for a speclfic object. The funds may only be expended on the specific object for whlch they were given, any balance remaining unspent at the end of the year must be carried forward as a balance on that fund. The PCC does not usually invest separately for each fund. Interest on Restricted Funds: by PCC resolution, Interest earned is allocated prlmarily to the ReseNe Fund the objert of which is church and hall maintenance. It remains within the competence of the Council to allocate interest to the restricted funds on this or an avera8e balance basis by further resolution. Unrestrirted funds are general funds, which can be used for the ordinary purposes of the PCC. Incomin Resources: Planned givin& collections and donations are recognised when received. Tax refunds are recognised when the incoming resources to which they relate is received. Grants and Legacies are accounted for when the PCC is legally entitled to the amounts due. Interest as when it is accrued by the payer. All other income is recognised when it is received. All incoming resources are accounted for gross. Resources ex ended: Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, if that award creates a binding obligation on the PCC.
i HE VAROCP IAI f4ilRCW. Coufvcii OF I V.t ECCi£S.,A:-. IIAL PARl>rl OF S I VIARY THE VIRCIW SWANLEV ANNUAL P.EPORT & ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR tNDtD 31 DECEMBER 202C Diocesan Share: The parish share is a voluntary payment which is set by the PCC as an aspiration in the Autumn of each year. The Council then uses its best endeavours to meet the offer made to the diocese as part of the annual cycle which 15 SU8gested by the Bishop. Any parish share unpaid at 31 December is therefore not provided for in these accounts. Ic Flxed Assets Consecrated and benefice property of any kind is excluded from the accounts by section 10 of the Charities Att 2011. Movable church furnishin8s held by the vicar and churchwardens on special trust from the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal are inalienable property, listed in the Church's inventory, which can be inspected lat any reasonable time.l For anything acquired prior to 20Crf), there is insufficient cost Information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the financial statements. Subsequently all equipment used within the church premises costin8 less than £1,000 Is written off when incurred, any equipment costing £1,000 or more is depreciated on a straight line basis over 4 years.
ANNUAL RÉPORT & A.LIOJP4-. S rOR-: YtA.R ENI DtD 31 OECEIO,.BER 2G25 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Z Income Unrestricted Funds Re5trirted Funds Total 2025 Total 2024 2a Voluntsry Income Planned Giving & Gift Aid donation5 Tax recoverable-. Church Collections.. occasional offi¢es Collections: open plate Donatlons: Maintenance & ministry Mission Projects & Charity Fund5 donations Total 2a Volunta Income 10,421 4.349 7SO 1.922 IOA21 4349 750 1.922 2352 165 19?S9 10,181 3,841 1,264 1,600 838 402 18.126 2.352 145 2,497 20 17.462 Zb Actlvltl•s for geralIn8 funds Fairs and socia15 Income from prlntin8 Hall LettlnK 100 Club Bin Total 2b Artlvltl¢s for 3,776 152 659 2.655 3,776 152 659 655 3.193 231 1,308 2,290 eneratln funds 7.242 7,242 7,022 2¢ In¢ome from Inv•stments De osit accounis Total 2c Income from Investments 7,943 7.943 7,943 5,848 5,848 2d In¢ome from thurch actl¥ltles Social activitie5, coffee mornlngs, caterfn8 Fèes.. funerals and weddings Fees.. organlst, choir, sacristy Bible Altve Total 2d lrt<ome from thurth acthltles 2,217 7,852 3,352 105 13.526 1217 7A52 3,352 105 13.526 1,626 S,919 3,958 90 14,589 2f Pll8rlma8•s Walsin ham Pil rim3 Total 2f Pll rlma TOTAL INCOME 38.230 10.440 48.670 45,585
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s n£ vtri431:. JVVrtSLL¥ ANNUAL OitT & ACCOJN-: S FOR TitE YtAR ENDtO 3.. O£itM8ER 2025 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 4 Staff Costs During the year the PCC employed a church hall cleaner part time amounting to £1.0401£2.277 in 2024}, which is included within church hall running costs. No payments were large enough to attract Social security costs. 5 Fixed Asset5 Freehold Land and bulldlngs Churth Equlpment Total Cost At l January 2025 Additions Disp053ls At 31 December 2025 3,992 3,992 3,992 3,992 At l January 2025 Charge for the year Depreclatlon on dlsposals At 31 December 2025 3,992 3,992 3,992 3,992 t8ookV I At 31 December 2024 At 31 December 2025 6 Debtors Total 2025 Total 2024 HMRC glft aid Kent Communi To1 Debtors 1,837 1,837 1,778 loo 1,878 NHS Trust 1,837 1,837 7 Credltors: arnounts falllng due in one year Tolal 2025 Total 2024 Countrystyle Recy¢llng Ark Pest Control British Gas 149 149 i.oii Loii 2,031 Total Creditois 1.224 1.224 2,031 "Egeli
.ML LdJRCH CUL'NCIL OF i £¥f i £1TIAL yAFiiSH OF T ÉBaAA}i THE VIRsalik' SWANLrEr AINNUAL RiPOk i & ACCOUNTS FOR THE YtAR EWOED 31 JI tCEMBER 2025 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 8 Restrirted Fund5 Transfers Between Balance Restricted 31 December Funds 2025 l January 2024 Incoming Resources Resources Expended Church Actlvltles M•inten•n¢e & Minlstry Funds Reserve Fund Organ Fund 11.839 1.470 30 11,869 IA70 T¢)tal Malntenance & Mln 13.309 30 I339 Mi$51on Prolects Melba Williams Memorlal C Parkes Blrthdav Dlscretionary Fund Servers, Robes/prte5thood Sllverjubilee Churchyard Noticeboards Heatln8 Fund Tabernacle Li8htin8 Churchyard Fence Rose Ellls Kneeler Chlldren's Mlnistry Total Mi55ion Projects 50,523 607 50.523 607 50 1.426 21 2.322 11.2121 1,160 IN26 21 2,416 i(b) 20 55,167 2,416 100 20 56,277 2.322 1,212 Charlty Funds Additional Curates Socbely Total Charity Funds 104 104 145 14S 249 249 Totsl Mlssk4n & Cha 2.497 11,212 69065 Total Church Actlvltles . 68,580 Z,497 {¥2121 69065 Interest 17.542 Pllgrlmage Funds Walsingham Weekend 452 452 452 452 . Total Pll rima 9 Analysis of Net Assets by fund Unrestricted Funds Restritted Funds Total 2025 Total 2024 Tangible fixed assets Current assets liabilities: amounts falling due in one year Balance at 31 December 2025 ICQ.930 11.2241 99,706 87,859 188,789 11.2241 187.565 12,031) 87.859