The PARISH and BENEFICE of BRIDPORT ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Annual Report Pages 1- 12 Independent Examinerfs Report Page 13 Flnanclal statements Pages 14- 28 Charity Commission Registration number.. 1133974 www.parlshofbrldport.org
The PARISH and BENEFICE of BRIDPORT Annual Reportforthe year ended 31 December 2025 Team Rertor untll 31.07.2025 The Revd Canon Deborah Smith The Rectory 84 South street Bridport, Dorset DT6 3NW Parish Administrator: M5 Dianne Sinclair Clo The Rectory Hon Secretary.. Mrs Bridget Trump 18 Maple Gardens Bridport, Dorset DT6 4DR Hon Treasurer: Mrsjanet Shaw. 5, Douglas Avenue, Harold Wood, Romford, Essex RM3 OUT Lead Banker5: National Westmln5ter Bank plc TSB pl¢ CCLA Independent Examiner: Scott Vevers Ltd 65 East street, Bridport, Dorset DT63LB Reference and Admlnlstratlve Detalls The Bridport Team Ministry in the Benefice of Bridport was established in July 1979 in the union of four benefices in and around the town of Bridport. The five parish churches remain as parish churches of the new benefi. It Is part of the Ditxese of Salisbury within the Church of England. The correspondence address is The Rertory. 84 South Street. Bridport. DT6 3NW Following the many consultation sessions in 2022 it was felt that going forward we would use the term The Parish of Bridporf. We are one parish, worshipping in six buildings. connected to ea¢h other a5 the body of Christ in this place. Details of the Independent Examiner and main Bankers are contained above. Additional advice Is sought from the Diocese or, where appropriate, other advi50r5 are consulted. Structure, Governance and Management Bridport Parochial Church Councll IPCCI Is a charlty reglstered with the Charity Commisslon,. registration number 1133974. The PCC members are its Trustees, and so are responsible for delivering public benefit by serving the wider communitv.
The PARISH and BENEFICE of BRIDPORT Annual Reportfor the year ended 31 December 2025 The method of appointment of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules 2025. AII church attendees are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and stand for election to the PCC. A new Electoral Roll was prepared in 2025, reflecting an accurate pirture of church members in the parish. The Parishioners Meeting and Annual Parochial Church Meeting were both held on 18 May 2025, in line with the requirements. Newly appointed PCC members are provided with an induction to the Charitv through a written handbook and mentoring by established members. PCC members who have served from l January 2025 until the date this report was approved are: Tet7m Rertor.. Chairman Pioneer Team Vlcor Associate Priest A550ciate Priest The Revd Canon Deborah Smith The Revd Carollne Burch The Revd Lorna Johnson The Revd John Rees Until 31July2025 Hospital Choplain.. Churchwordens.. The Revd Philip Ringer Mrs Michele Craddock Mrs Madeleine Sturrock Mrjohn Adams MrPaul Groom MrGraham Purse Mr Philip Sturrock Ex-officio; Clergy rep on Deanery Synod Until APCM 18 May 2025 Vice chair Representative5 on the Deanery Synod. 12023- 2025) Elected members.. From 18 May 2025 Until 10 April 2025 Mr. Peter Carnell Mrs Caroline Cooke Mrjames Craddock Mrs Rosemary Harve Mrs Lesley Hill Mrs Sharon Mor M rs. Sue Pollock Mrs Heather Purse Mrslanetshaw Mrs Madeleine Sturrock Mrs Wendy Thorogood Mrs Bridget Trump Mrsjulia Whiting Until APCM 18 May 2025, and from 9 Dec 2025 Until APCM 18 May 2025 From 9 December 2025 an From APCM 18 May 2025 PCC Treasurer Ico-optedl From APCM 18 May 2025 PSO Ico-optedl PCC Secretary Objectives and Activities Bridport PCC has the responsibility of co-operating with the incumbent, the Revd Canon Deborah Smith luntil her retirement in the summer). in promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church. pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical. The Revd Cally Burch was appointed Interim Team Rector to lead the parish through the interregnum.
The PARISH and BENEFICE of BRIDPORT Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2025 The PCC also has maintenance responsibilities for the CUTti13ge and glebe land of the six sites of St Mary's Bridport, St John's West Bay, St Swithun's Allington, Holy Trinity Bradpole, St Mary's Walditch and Holy Trinity Bothenhampton, together with the maintenance responsibility for the churchyard of the Old Church in Bothenhampton. During 2025 the PCC has discussed and developed an action plan to apply aspetts of the Diocesan vision of 'Making Jesus Known,. The four key areas that have been identified are Eco Church and Sustainability. Engagement with Families and Young People, Discipleship and Growing in Faith, and Outreach to Tourists. In April 2025 our new PCC was elected, and following a day of prayer, induction and planning. we felt that it was right to expand our vision. We added 'Music' and 'Outreach to New residents, to the wheel diagram and recognising our need to underpin all our actions with prayer, we added a strong prayer band encircling the action plan. Each of the local churches in the Parish have discussed ways to advance the work at a local level, and more 5h3red Parish initiatives are also being planned for 2026 and the following years. Publle Beneflt The Trustees have paid dtse reEèrd to guldance issued by The Charity Commission on public benefit. Further details of the activities identified in the Finèncial Statements are contained in the Review of the Year. Volunteers Volunteers have a major role In the PCC and its activities. without which it may cease to function or its ability to be effective would be seriously curtailed. We are very grateful to the many people who help and assist in so many ways across the parish. We thank those who generously donate their time, Ideas, expertise or resources towards f und-raising initiatives, as well as those who continue to oversee the governance or look after the finances. Achievements and Performance Church attendance o Following the revision of the Electoral Roll in May 2025, by the end of 2025 there were 196 parishioners on the Church Electoral Roll. Attendance at church seNices has slightly improved this vear with the average Sunday attendance of 141 adults plus 6 children and young people. A lower age profile reflects the increase in the number of regular families who worship with us. On Easter Day we had 272 attendee5. We continue to gather in a different church for a Parish Service of Holy Communion on the first Sunday morning of the month, for one joint service. Carol Services and Chri5tingle Services during Advent were held across the parish for the local community, civic contingency and for the schools. A total of over 1700 people attended. o Attendance numbers across the parish for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day were 497. o In 2025 we held 10 Baptisms, 3 Weddings, 66 Funeral services.
The PARISH and BENEFICE of BRIDPORT Annual Reportforthe year ended 31 December 2025 PCC Review of the year During the year the full PCC held ten meetings with the Standing Committee convening on three occasions during the same period. In addition, we had an Away-oay (January). a new PCC Induction Day ljunel and a Vision Day (November), all involving the PCC and others to explore potential ideas for the future development of church activities. the setting of priorities for the parish, and to identify the aspirations of the parish for new leadership through the appointment of a new rector. At the Induction Day in June the new PCC identified 5 priority areas on which to focus.. prayer, music, Bridport's new housing development, communlcation5 and discipleship. other significant events or initiatives were undertaken during 2025: The Ministry Team continues to evolve as new lay ministers are tralned alongside the retired clergy team, to enhance and share some cornmitment5. This resulted in Bishop Karen licensing a Eroup of seven Lay Pastoral Assistants in July. In addition, one of the Lay Worship Leaders has begun working with Care Dorset atthe day care centre in Bridport delivering a faith-based activity session to include bible story, hymn singing and prayers. o After a Short five-years a5 rector the health of the Revd Canon Deb Smith had declined through the vear and she retired at the end of July. Deb led an uplifting service of thanksgiving and we celebrated her 22 years of ministry in this area, with gratitude and grateful thanks for who she 15. o The Revd Cally Burch was appointed Interim Team Rector for the vacancy as we draft the parish profile and begin the process of recruiting a new rector. The Revd John Rees has assumed the lead for our ministry with children and young people. The ongoing general maintenance of the church buildings continued as required, although St John's electrical circuitry W35 replaced, the evidence of water ingress through the lead flashing is causing major problems in the vestry. The Task Group have diligently researched a variety of heatlng options for the bLJilding but have not yet gained the required permission to begin an installation. This doe5 restrict how much we can use the church. o A generic Booking Form was agreed by the PCC to cover hiring of our churches to outside organisations to ensure that insurance cover is adequate alongside the r15k assessment for the activity. The form has been rolled out to two churches; the others still need to follow. Two particularly rewarding festivals were held during the year.. Bridport Bright and Beautiful, a Quilt and Flower Festival in St Marvs over a weekend in June. Allington Arts Weekend offered a variety of art events, an exhibition. workshops, plays and talks in September. Both were successful community events and raised some funds for church expenses. The Parish Action Plan 2024 - 2027 is a living document and is developed and populated as it evolves. A traffic-light analysis table Ired, amber, greenl helps us identify how we are progre55ing and what changes might be needed to reflect our ministry.
The PARISH and BENEFICE of BRIDPORT Annual Reportforthe year ended 31 December 2025 o Despite making several daims in 2025 for historical Gift Aid that is due, the claims were not all paid and further work is now in hand to address the situation. Extending the registration with the Parish Giving Scheme has been identified as important, together with the need to identify 'mission' as an expense in our budgets. The intention was to include a parish stewardship campaign during the vear but although this was delayed, two churches did discuss their financial commitments. o Information gleaned followlng the use of the Diocesan Cornerstone resource5 to review generosity. will help to guide how a campaign is rolled out in June 2026. This should then become an annual review of our finances and resources. In addition, we expect to make more use of contactless machines at our events, following the example of those installed in St John's and St Swithvn's. These capture the opportunity for visitors to easily support our church buildings and outreach work. Local Church Sub-commlttees: During 2021 the new governance structure was implemented across the parish and each local church has a sub-committee with the four core-members being appointed by the PCC to oversee the day-to- day activities of the local church and congregation. Reviewed annually, but four areas of responsibility are temporarily delegated by the PCC to each.. o Day to day care of the church building and churchyard Ft7cilitation and procticol prep17mtionforservices and occosionol offi$ Organizotion and manogement 0] welcome groups ondpostorol cure at o local level Maintaining ond developing the social aspect of the life of the church In addition, the PCC has appointed Parish Sub-Comm5ttees for the various branches of church work. These sub-committees include persons who are not members of the PCC and work across the pa rish. The work of the Parish Sub-committees: CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE.. Thls new sub-committee firstmetin january 2025. The group reviewed and affirmed the breadth of this ministry, including much appreciated toddler groups at St Mary's and Holy Trinity Bradpole and the teaching and support given through Sunday School at St Ma$ Church. Wild and Messy Church has grown from being a new initiative involving a gathering of strangers to become a f lourishing worshlpping community, enabling children, young people and adults to grow in faith while having fun together through worship and sharing in crafts and food. All Age Worship services at st Marys have been established, with families involved in choosing hymns and songs, leading prayers, and leading often interactive Bible readings. Different parts of the Communion service have been explained in services which are visual, using slides and a screen. We have celebrated positive feedback and hopefully learnt from things that needed to be improved. We are now a Diocesan base for Flourish, a national Church of England initiative aimed at strengthening supportive relationships between schools, churches and their families. In local Primary Schools we led after school events and collective worship, supported governance and provided pastoral support, covering both a change of head and a sad bereavement at St Mary's School. We also began to consider how we might work ecumenically to extend our support to secondary aged children.
The PARISH and BENEFICE of BRIDPORT Annual Reportfor the year ended 31 December 2025 COMMUNICATIONS- We sought advice from a media professional about our communications early in the year and an open meeting was held with her to help u5 all to think about how we could improve the way our information is published, as efficient communication is an ongoing struggle. The need to print the weekly sheet for each congregation is being monitored and paperwork for the new Electoral Roll in May 2025 included a consent form to develop our email correspondence as an alternative. The Bridge magazine provides a medium for regular outreach to the community. Our contract with Wix includes some time of a technical expert who has helped us adapt and develop the new website. We have volunteers who update it at least twice a week. All documents for the PCC and sub-committees are now stored on the Google Drive which cuts out the need for printi ng prior to meetings yet gives the PCC access and oversight of everything across the parish. Each leader of a sub-committee is responsible for ensuring their information is uploaded. ECO CHURCH.. Eco Church is now embedded in all six churches in the Parish. We have four bronze and one Silver award which reflect commitment to the five principles of A Rocha's Eco church programme. The newly updated survey rolled out by A Rocha is a useful audit for u5 as we continue this journey. challenging us in our behaviour as a church community and a5 individuals. The EnerBV Footprint Tool IEFTI was introduced in 2025 and each church asked to complete it Using the online portal. A Deanery Eco Day was held in the parish in May and our visiting local churches encouraged to make use of the opportunity to learn about the EFT and complete it with assistance, if needed. The young people from Wild & Messy Church began the successful Parish Green Day in September I'Together We Can Make a Difference'l with an interactive presentation, followed by input from local green groups learning about and from each other. West Dorset Wilding helped us to understand about the different land management practices to reduce flooding and biodiversity. Lunch of simple locally sourced food was shared. This has now become an annual event allowing the spotlight to shine on a particular aspect of the environment, and an opportunity to continue to grow and develop our partnerships with local groups. FABRIC: The Fabric 5ub-Committee has continued its work of being the focal point for dealing with the maintenance of the Six church buildings throughout the year. Quinquennial inspections (Q151 were undertaken at St Swithun'5 and Bothenhampton durin8 2025. The 5-year cost forecast and overview of maintenance across the entire parish based upon the QI reports for each of the six constituent churches, has been completed. Although, disappointlngly, the PCC did not choose to formally adopt the forecast for planning future expenditure5, It is proving to be useful tool for the Fabric committee to provide advice to the PCC and local church sub-committee5. During the year Virginia Bowley was added to the list of persons authorised by the PCC l Diocese to make official Petitions for Faculties to carry out building work.
The PARISH and BENEFICE of BRIDPORT Annual Report forthe year ended 31 December 2025 Turning to casework, the Committee oversaw several minor projects, including the applications for a replacement stained-glass window and the installation of a water butt, both at Bradpole. The project to improve the environment within St John's, West Bay and rectify the problem of water ingress and dampness has continued, with the replacement ol part of the ceiling that collapsed due to the storm damage and the examination of options for a new heating system. Proposals were developed for work to be undertaken to the vestry roof, flashings and parapets to the external walls and render to the south wall, to reduce water ingress and dampness. We were beaten by the winter weather and the work is scheduled to be carried out in Spring 2026. The repair and renewal project at St Swithun's has reached the significant milestone of completion of replacing the render to the external walls and improving the flashings and guttering at the junrtions between the roof and the parapet walls. The lighting of the Cupola and re-guilding of the weathervane were also undertaken at the same time as the work to the east, south and west walls, to avoid incurring additional scaffolding costs. Attention is now focusing on preparing for the re-plastering of the internal face of the external walls and considering the replacement of the heating system. There is serious work to be carried out at Bradpole on the southern boundary wall of the churchyard, as movement to the ground is evident by the cracks which have appeared In the wall. FINANCE.. The Sub-committee includes the Chair, the PCC Treasurer, the Rertor and/or the Pioneer Vfcar, together with representatives from each local church. There have been five in-person meetings during 2025, and between those meeting5 Other issues have been discussed and agreed via ernail. The agendas cover various aspects of finarice including income collection. recording or authorisation of different types of expenditure, and reviews of variou5 processes for the whole Parish and in the local churches. The members reviewtheir figures regularly and help to monitorthe annual budget to manage income and expenditure across the six churche5 and for the shared activities of the PCC. A report on this is presented to the PCC each qua rter. GOVERNANCE.. The Churchwardens Team was reduced to two at the APCM in May, severely limiting the leadership or outreach role to whlch they could practically aspire. The Electoral Roll was renewed in time for the APCM in May. and everyone invited to reapply, thus bringing our contact information up to date. Parish Policy documents are identified and discussed and a rolling timetable of review expected to be put in place. Terms of Reference for all the sub-committees are regularly reviewed and amended following discussion between the sub-committee and the Governance group, who recommend the changes to the PCC. As the maintenance project at St Swithun's grew in complexity a new authorisation procedure was devised and implemented for six-month5 while the exterior work was completed. During that time the level of authorisation of B new task group was debated and remained unresolved at the end of the year as 3 new lead and members of the task group for the project have yet to be identified.
The PARISH and BENEFICE of BRIDPORT Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2025 MISSION & FAITH.. We continue to work on the challenges presented by the Diocesan Vision to 'M3ke Jesus Known, and during 2025 we expanded our key areas of focus to include 'Music' and 'Outreach to New Residents,. We also gave renewed focus to the place of prayer in our parish life and action plan. Weekly Parish prayer times have been taking place during the period of the interregnum. We have continued to select Parish reading material for the seasons of Lent and Advent and this has been supported by several study and discussion groups, all of which were well received. An off-site Quiet Day was organised in Aprll led by Revd Canon John Wood and a Discipleship Course ran fortwelve weeks prior to the Advent season,. this aimed at those who are who were seeking to develop their understanding of being an everyday Christian disciple. A small faith related book club has been meeting as well as a post Alpha course gathering. During 2025, we have worked to strengthen our Ilnks wlth the Bridport community, both with those of other dènominations and with groups outside church. The Parish of Bridport has taken an active part in the work of the local Churches Together group, hosting and leading several ecumenical events. Our'come and Sea, missional outreach initiative, based at St John's West Bay, has continued with both an 'Easter Experience, day and a Summer weekend event based on the theme of 'Ocean Treasure5'. These events are popular with both tourists and local families and enable us to take advantage of the superb harbour location of this church. PASTORAL CARE.. Pastoral care is offered in the form of home visits to those who have been unable to attend church, the housebound and the lonely. There Is also an afternoon monthly communion Service IHTBRA and SMBRII, with the offer of lifts for those who find it difficult to get to church. These are followed by tea and cakes and a time of fellowship together. A monthly communion Service 15 held in all the care homes in the parish. LPAS can offer home communion to any who request it. During May and June, a 10-week pastoral ski115 course from the Diocese was run to train new LPA5 to support pastorèl care work. On 17 July there was a commissioning service led by the Bishop Karen where 4 new LPA5 were commissioned and 3LPAs recommissioned. A new form has been developed for recording pastoral care visits undertaken by LPAS and clergy so that the parish has a record of these. There are plans for LPAS to help clergy with both bereavement and baptism vSsits and forthem to follow up the families involved. There is a monthly bereavement support group (Lifeline) which meets at the hospital once a month. The LPAS meet for mutual help and 5UPPOrt every 6 weeks LYME BAY DEANERY SYNOD: The parish only has one lay parish representative on Deanery Synod, a situation reflected by other parishes as they are still seeking a lay chair and secretary for the synod. A group staffed the chtjrch tent at the Melplash Show in August, with a display of photos of local church events. New Diocesan Churchyard Regulations have been adopted and di5pl3yed. All clergy were encouraged to speak with bereaved families to make them aware of restrictions for permanent memorials.
The PARISH and BENEFICE of BRIDPORT Annual Reportfor the year ended 310ecember 2025 CHURCHES TOGETHÉR IN BRIDPORT AND DISTRICT.. The regular combined services continued throughout this year with the addition of Pray Bridport, hosted monthly by different churches. A new offering of Tea and Chat on a Saturday afternoon was also introduced. Lent Lunches were reintroduced in 2025, held on Fridays in different churches in aid of Christian Aid. Ongoing discussions about the CTIBD Youth Project have not yet developed into a clear pathway for outreach work with young people. However, publicity about the church-based activities for primary school age children le.g. Messy Church, After School Club, Wild & Messy Church) is circulated around the churches to encourage all families to participate. Safeguardlng: The topic of safeguarding is a permanent feature on all PCC meeting agendas. At the be8inning of the year a Safeguarding Assistant was recruited with a role description to focu5 on groups working with children and young people. She has been helping the group leaders with recruitment of volunteers and ensuring that everyone is up to date with DBS clearance and training. The dashboard for recording training 2nd DBS records is live and working towards full compliance. All records are securely stored in the Parish Office and overseen by the PSO. The Parish Safeguarding Officer IPSOI held several open Tea and Chat session5 for informal, in person training. Why Safeguarding is everyone's business, Hope ond Resilience, Why Christmas isn't et75yfor everyone, and similarly entitled sessions were opportunities for open discussion. Risk Management The managing trustees have considered the major risks to which the Parish is exposed and have established policies and procedures to manage those risks. The trustee5 consider that the risk5 of an accident on church premises or10ss of reputation through the abuse of a vulnerable person on the premises, or during a related activity, are the major areas of concern, together with financial fraud. The church has implemented Health and Safety and Safeguarding policies and procedures to safeguard against these. The policies are regularly reviewed in the light of changing government policy and issues of safeguarding and the recruitment of volunteers to work with children and young people, or vulnerable adults are under continued review. The Finance SulFCommittee discu55 and review all financial processes and share knowledge and experience with each other, to maintain consistency and accountability between the local churches and parish wherever possible. The PCC Treasurer regularly reviews the data from the local church representatives and meets with them as required, to clarify any querie5 and maintain the standardised systems. At the end of 2025 a small group was set up to review Some of the parish processes, including the authori5ation of expenditure for large items or projects.
The PAR15H and BENEFICE ot BRIDPORT Annual Report forthe year ended 31 December2025 Finanaal Review Table 2a shows the total of £220,872 received in various forms of voluntary glvlng during 2025. Of th15, the total of regular giving with collections at Services and other donations or legacies was £127,225. a little more than the same items in 2024 Itotalling £123,187). Gift Aid of over £11,000 was reteived during the year, with other claims of &milar value still in progress. Some collections were intended for specific charities Itable 2el and raised a further £4,604 to be passed on to them. Although much less than in 20241£119,9971, a significant total of £73,085 was received In various grants. Bridport Town Council have supported the work involved in maintaining the churchyards, and generous individuals and local companies have donated to major restoration projects. Most of the total above comes from nearly £58k of VAT that could be reclaimed under the Listed Places of Worship Scheme, before it was due to be closed early in 2026. A new government scheme is In preparation, but its impact is unclear at present. The parish is very grateful to all the donors who make it possible to maintain the church attivities and look after the fabric of Six listed buildings. The other SOLsrces of income include grants received on behalf of the St. Mary's bellringers for their major restoration project, and variou5 fundraising or trading activities (tables 2b and 2cl spread across the six churches. Compared to 2024, there were variations in the sums received for each of these, but the overall total was higher at £86,660 than in 20241£79,6911, due in particular to the success of the Bridport Bright and Beautiful Quilt and Flowers festival and the Allington Arts Weekend. Smaller events have also contributed greatly to the totals received and the communlty benefits generated. It is noticeable that income from funerals or weddings has decreased since 2024 by £4267, perhaps due to an increase in memorial events or ceremonies that are not held in church. Interest rates on investments have reduced during 2025 but still generated a significant sum of £30,928. Table 3a shows that despite a further Increase to the Diocesan Parish Share request since 2024, the 51X churches and PCC have paid a total of £127,674, reduced from £131,176 by a discount arrangement with the Diocese. This major regular expense is set to go up to a total of £140,877 in 2026, and this is now factored into very challenging budget targets for the current year. The Parish has paid for a srnall increase In the salary and pension contributions of the part-time PCC Administrator, but total remuneration for church administration, vergers and organists has slightly decreased, so that the overall total in thi5 group is similar to 2024. During 2025, the upkeep of church buildings and churchyards (table 3bl cost £27,730, (less than the £34,371 in 20241, but malor works projects totalled £282,007, lan increase of over £60k on 20241, mostly for continuation of the repair and renewal project at St. Swithun's. The church was grateful to receive a generou5 grant from the Dorset Historic Churche5 Trust to add to fijnds given in previous years in readiness for the works to take place. io
The PARISH and BENEFICE of BRIDPORT Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2025 Insurance costs were similar to 2024, but utilities were slightly less at £19.592 compared to £21,537 in 2024, and the overall clergy, staff and parish expenses total £12,066 that is also less than for 2024. Office supplie5 and equipment have reduced, but communications went up a little to cover extra work on the website, that was funded by specific donations. The printing costs of the Bridge Magazine are included in table 3c under costs of trading. In 2025, the magazine still had an overall deficit of just over £2,500, but this has improved since 2024 and there has recently been considerable dlscusslon to find creative ways to increase the revenue from local advertlsing and partner contributions for 2026. The summary table on page 14 shows that in 2025 there was a total loss of £225,632 before the gains in investment values of £45,581 that helped to partly offset the loss. Iln 2024 there had been a105s of E109,328 before investment changes.) The operating budget for 2025 had predlcted a small loss of around £15k, so the actual expenses over income deficit £180k could be a concern. There have been changes in both income and expenses iri recent years in line with the general economic climate. but generally the regular levels of income have been maintained, and costs have sliBhtly increased for only some of the usual running expenses. The apparent deficit reflects the costs of major works that were paid for out of separate investments that had been set up previously for that specific purpose. The result of all the 2025 activity is that the total funds carried forward on 31 December 2025 were £1,091,421 12024- £1,271,472), including restricted funds of £270,862 12024: £379,3651 and endowment funds of £12,41012024.. £12,969). Reserves Pollcy The reserves are regularly reviewed to ensure that Sufficient funds are held to meet anticipated expenditure, especially having regard for the age and condition of the church properties. The overall total has decreased again during 2025 but are still at an acceptable level. The PCC started to plan for a stewardship campaign to take place in 2025 as further cost increases for church and central PCC operation5 were expected. This process wa5 delayed due to other priorities, but is now expected to continue in Summer 2026, alongside continued investigation of new methods of giving and other sources of funding for major projects. Investments Material investments continue to be monitored to ensure performance against objectives. Most of the invested funds are with CCLA Church of England Deposit Fund, CCLA Church of England Investment Fund or with major UK based banks. The performance of our financial investmer)ts in the year gave rise to a revaluation gain of nearly £9.Sk and a realised gain on disposal of £36k,12024- revaluation gain of £8.5kl in line with market conditions, with a total market value on 31, Decernber 2025 of £667,654. li
The PARISH and BENEFICÉ of BRIDPORT Annual Reportforthe year ended 31 December2025 Related Trusts or Charities Detai15 of related trusts and charltie5 are included in the financial statements. Additionally, St Mary's, Bridport and Holy Trinlty, Bradpole both have a 'Frlends of charity that are separate legal entities, set up to SUPPOrt the work of these two churche5 by raising funds and providing financial assistance to help with the cost5 of the upkeep and preservation of the church buildings. Statement of Trustees, re5ponslblllties The Trustees are re5pon5ible for preparing the Trustees, Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdon Accounting Standards Iunited Kingdon Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires Trustees to prepare financial statement5 for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the charity and of the incoming resourtes and application of resources of the cha rity for that year. In preparing these financial statement5 the Trustees are required to.. select suitable accounting policies and then apply them conslstently; observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP,. make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent,. state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subjert to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements,. and prepare the financial Statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in operation. The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the f Inancial statements comply with the Charity Art 2011 and the Charity IAccount5 and Reports) Regulations 2008. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detention of fraud and other irregularities. Approved by the PCC on 20th April 2026 and signed on thelr behalf by: Revd Cally Burch (Interlrn Team Rector and PCC Chairl 12
The PARISH and BENEFICE of BRIDPORT Independent Examlnerfs Report to the Trustees of The Parish and Beneflce of Brldport I report to the charitytrustees on my examination of the account5 of The Parish and Benefice of Bridport (the Charity) for the year ended 310ecember 2025 which are set out on pages 14 to 28. Responsibilities and basls of report the trustees of the Charity, you are responsible for the preparation of the account5 in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act). I report in respert of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under sertion 145 of the Act nd in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Act. Independent examinerfs Statement Since the charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the Act. I confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies. 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: l. Accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act,. or 2. The accounts do not accord with those records,. or 3. The accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view 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 thi5 report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Mr. M. J. Cridland B.A. IHonsl F.C.A. Scott Vevers Ltd Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors 65 East Street Bridport Dorset DT6 3LB Date.. 13
The PARISH and BENEFICE of BRIDPORT Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account) For the year ended 31 December 2025 Unrestri¢ted Restricted Funds Funds Endowment Funds Totsl 2025 Note Income and Endowments: Voluntary giving Income generated from events Income from church activities Income from investments Other incorning resources Total income 2a 2b 2c 2d 146,195 25,117 39,203 19,319 4,500 234,334 97,369 300 22,040 10,979 4,604 135,292 243,564 25,417 61,243 30,298 9,104 369,626 Expendlture on: Church ministry and activitie5 Church running expenses Raising funds Total expenditure 3a 3b 3c 157,867 97,688 7,102 262,657 33,216 279,441 19,944 332,601 191,083 377,129 27,046 595,258 Net income / lexpenditurel Net gain I Ilossl on Investments.. Realised Unreallsed Net income Transfer between funds Net movement in funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward 128,3231 1197,3091 1225,6321 6b 6b 35,452 15,884 15,8411 23,013 1202.5051 194,0021 94,002 170,9891 1108,5031 879,138 379,365 808,149 270,862 36,097 9,484 1180,0511 15591 15591 io 15591 12,969 12,410 1180,0511 1.271,472 1,091,421 io Note Unrestrlrted Restricted Endowment Funds Funds Funds Totsl 2024 Income and Endowments: Voluntary giving Income generated from events Income from church activities Income from investments Other incorning resources Total income 140,338 15,089 44.261 21,875 849 222,412 123,878 264,216 15,089 64,602 37,361 23,893 405,161 2b 20,341 15,486 23,044 182,749 2d 2e Expenditure on: Church ministry and artivities Church running expenses Raising funds Total expenditure 3a 3b 3c 152,547 98,680 1,307 252,534 11,993 229,937 20,025 261,955 164,540 328,617 21,332 514,489 Net income I lexpenditurel Net gains on investment5 Reèlised Unrealised Net income Transfer between funds Net movement in fund5 Total funds brought forward Total funds carrled forward 130,1221 179,2061 1109,3281 6b 6b 3.004 2,780 173,4221 5,557 167,8651 447,230 379,365 3,004 8,458 197,8661 5,390 124,7321 15,5571 130.2891 909,427 879,138 288 288 288 12,681 12,969 197,8661 1,369,338 1,271,472 io All of the charity's activities derive from continuing operations during the above two period5. The notes on pages 16 to 28 form part of these financial statements 14
The PARISH and BENEFICE of BRIDPORT Balance Sheet a5 at 31 December 2025 Note 2025 2024 Fixed assets Tangible assets Investments 63 6b 667.654 667.654 702.653 702.653 Current assets Debtors and prepayments Short term deposits Cash at bank and in hand 39.535 266,832 125,965 432,332 59,000 366,287 152,580 577,867 Credltors: Amounts falling due within one year 18,5651 19,048) Net current assets 423,767 568.819 Total assets less Current liabilities 1,091,421 1.271.472 Net assets 1,091,421 1,271,472 Funds of the charlty: Parish Funds Unrestricted fund5 Restricted funds Endowment Total Funds li 808,149 270.862 12,410 1,091,421 879,138 379,365 12.969 1,271,472 The financial statement5 were approved by the trustees and authorised for issue on and signed on their behalf by: Revd Ilnteri ally urch eam Rector and PCC Chairl Mrs Janet Shaw The notes on pages 16 to 28 form part of these financial statements 15
The PARISH and BENEFICE of BRIDPORT Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 la General information The Parish and Benefice of Bridport IS 3 charityi established on 2 February 2010 and registered under the name.. The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Par15h of Bridport. The address of the registered office is provided in reference and administrative detsils. Details of the ch3rity's operations are provided in the Annual Report of the Trustees. Ib Accounting policies Statement of compliance The flnanclal statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts In accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standaid applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021, the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. The financial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for whlch the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church groups that owe their main affiliation to another bodv nor those that 3re an informal gathering of Church members. Bas15 of preparatlon The Parish and Benefice of Bridport meets the definition of z public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes. Accounting convention The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Income and endowments Voluntary income including donations, gifts, legacie5 and grants that provide core funding or are of a general nature is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the ntome will be received and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliabilitv. All incoming resources are accounted for gross except that there may be minor amounts of income received net of expendlture. Donutions and legocies Donations and legacies are recogni5ed on a receivable basis when receipt is probable and the amount can be reliably measured. Tax refunds are recognised when the incoming resource to which they relate is received. Gronts receivable Grants are recognised when the charity has an entitlement to the funds and any conditions linked to the grants have been met. Where performance condition5 are attached to the grant and are yet to be met, the income is recognised as a liability and included on the balance sheet as deferred Income to be released. Investment income Investment income is earned through holding assets for investment purposes such as share5 and property. It includes dividends, interest and rent. Where it is not practicable to identify investment management costs incurred within a scheme with reasonable accuracy the investment income is reported net of these costs. It is included when the amount can be measured reliably. Interest income is recognised using the effective interest method and dividend and rent income is recognised as the charitvs right to receive payment Is established. 16
The PARISH and BENEFICE of BRIDPORT Note5 to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 Ib Accounting policies Icontlnued) Expenditure All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure, it is probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All cost5 are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs to that category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated on a basis cons15tent with the use of resources, with central staff costs allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges Ilocated on the portion of the asset's use. Other support costs are allocated based on the spread of staff Costs. Grants and donations made are accounted for when paid over, or when awarded, if that created a binding or constructive obligation on the PCC. The Diocesan Fairer Share is accounted for when due. Any share unpaid at 31st December is provided for as an operational (though not a legall liability and would be shown as a creditor in the Balance Sheet. Amounts received specifically for mission are dealt with as restricted funds. Support costs Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources, for example, allocating property costs by floor areas, or per capita, staff costs by the time spent and other costs by their usage. Governance costs These include the cost5 attributable to the charitvs compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements, includin8 audit, strategic management and trustees, meetings and reimbursed expenses. Taxatlon The charity is considered to pass the tests Set out in Paragraph I Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income tsr capital gains received within categorie5 covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes. Pensions The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme which is a pension plan under which fixed contributions are paid into a pension fund and the charity has no legal of constructive obligation to pay further contributions even if the fund does not hold sufficient a55etS to pay all employees the benefits relating to employee service in the current and prior periods. Contribution5 are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities as they become payable in accordance with the rules of the scheme. 17
The PARISH and BENEFICE of BRIDPORT Notes to the Financial Statements forthe year ended 31 December 2025 Ib Accounting policies Icontinuedl Tangible fixed assets Individual fixed a55etS Costing £2,500 or more are init1311y recorded at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses. Gifts-in-kind are valued at a reasonable estimate of their open market value on receipt. Depreclation and amortlsatlon Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the c05t or valuation, less anv estimated residual value, over their expetted useful economic life as follows.. Asset class Computers and printers Oepreclatlon method and rate 3 years straight line An impalrment review is carried out at each year end and any resultant loss Identified included in expenditure for that year. Consecrated and benefice property In so far as Consecrated and Benefice property of any kind is excluded from the statutory definition of 'charity' by Section 1012llal and Icl of the Charities Act 2011 such assets are not capitalised in the financial statements. Movoble church furnishings These are not capitalised. They are included in the Church's inventory. Insufficient cost information 15 available. All expenditure incurred durin8 the year on Consecrated or Benefice buildings and movable church furnishings, whether maintenance or improvement, is written off as expenditure in the SOFA and separately disclosed. Investments Investment properties are externally revalued every 5 years. All interim revaluations are carried out by the Trustee5 at the reporting date. Investments are recognised initially at fair value whlch is normally the transaction price excluding transaction costs. Subsequently, they are measured at fair value with changes recognised in 'net gains I Ilossesl on investments, in the SOFA if the share5 are publicly traded or their fair value can otherwise be measured reliably. Other investments are measured at cost les5 impairment. Current a55et investment5 are short term highly liquid investments and are held at fair value. These include cash on deposit and cash equivalent5 With a maturity of less than one year. Cash and cash equivalent5 Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and all deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a knowr¢ amount of cosh and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value. 18
The PARISH and BENEFICE of BRIDPORT Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 Ib Accounting policies (continued) Fund structure Unrestrictedfunds Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the trustees, discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charitv. These represent the remaining income funds of the PCC and its churche5 that are available for spendin8 on the ieneral purposes of the PCC and its churches. Restrictedfunds Restricted income fund5 are those donated for use in a particular area or for specific purposes, the use of which is restricted to that area or purpose. Restricted funds are detailed in the note5 to the accounts. Endowment Funds These are restricted funds that must be retained as trust capital either permanently or subject to a discretionary power to spend capital as income and where use of any income or other benefit derived from the capital may be restricted or unrestricted. Full details of these restrictions are shown in the notes to the accounts. Financial instruments ClassAficotion Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the charity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial liabilitie5 and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangement entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the charity after deducting all of its liabilities. Recognition and measurement All financial assets and liabilities are initially measured at transaction price lincluding transaction costs), except for those financial assets classified as at fair value through profit or loss, which are initiallv measured at fair value (which is normally the transaction price excluding transaction costs), unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transactions. If an arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, the financial a55et or financial liability is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest for similar debt instruments. Financial assets and liabilities are only offset Sn the statement of financial position when, and only when there exists a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and the charity intends either to settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. Financial assets are derecognised when and only when al the contractual right5 to the cash flows from the f Inancial asset expire or are settled, b) the charity transfers to another party substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset, or cl the charity, despite having retained some, but not all, significant risks and rewards of ownership, has transferred control of the a55et to another Financial liabilities are derecognised only when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged. cancelled or expires. 19
The PARISH and BENEFICE of BRIDPORT Notes to the Flnanclal Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 2 Income and endowments Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Funds Funds Fund5 Total 2025 Total 2024 2a Voluntary giving: Regular or planned giving Collections at services All other giving or donations Legacie5 received Grants including LPOW (Listed Places of Worship) VAT reclaim5 Gift aid recovered 93,311 8,957 15,106 1,000 93,311 8,957 17,957 7,000 94.914 10.411 14.352 3,510 2,851 6,000 7,509 65,576 73,085 119,997 20,312 146,195 250 74,677 22,692 97,369 20,562 220,872 22,692 243,564 21.032 264,216 For St Mary's bell ringers 146,195 264,216 2b Income generated from events: Fundraising events or activities 25,117 25,117 300 300 25,417 25,417 15,089 15,089 2¢ Income from church activities: Hall or church lettings Fund-raising trading activities The Bridge Community Magazine 22,017 22,017 1,768 20,165 43,950 17,186 107 61,243 22,770 2.838 17,541 43,149 21,453 1,768 20,165 21,933 22,017 17,186 Fees for wedding and funerals Parothial fees receipts 107 22,040 39,203 64.602 2d Income from investments: Dividends Bank and other interest Rent from propertv/investments 4,424 7,445 7,450 19,319 5,993 4,986 10,417 12,431 7,450 30,298 14,304 15,767 7,290 37,361 10,979 2e Other incoming resource5: Insurance claims VAT refunds Friends organisations Other 1,196 1,196 454 12,623 7,198 20,275 3,618 23,893 3,304 4,500 3,304 4,500 4,604 9,104 External charity collections 4,604 4,604 4,500 Total Income 234,334 135,292 369,626 405,161 20
The PARISH and BENEFICE of BRIDPORT Note5 to the Financlal Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 3 Expendlture Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Funds Funds Funds Total 2025 Total 2024 3a Church Minlstry and Activities: Missiona and charitable ivin International missions/relief agencies Local or national mission5/relief Funds passed on to external charities etc 1,682 1.199 609 loo 2,291 1,299 1.839 1,928 4,604 4,604 5,440 2,881 5,313 22,692 28,005 8,194 22,692 30,886 9,207 706 9,913 Transfers - St Mary's bells/ food bank 2,881 OLStreach and Comrnunit Community Mission and Evangelism 553 553 1,711 1,711 2,264 2,264 1.679 1,679 Salaries remuneration and HR.. Administrators and other HR costs Payment to vergers, choirs, bellringers Payment to organists 12,628 3,750 10,381 26,759 127,674 154,433 3,500 16,128 3,750 10,381 30,259 127,674 157,933 14,094 4,068 11,261 29,423 123,525 152,948 3,500 Diocesan Parish Share 3,500 Total Church Ministry and Artivitles 157,867 33,216 191,083 164,540 3b Church Running Expenses: Services and fabric.. Supplies for services Health & safety, cleaning supplies Hall and rental property costs Churchyard maintenance General repairs and maintenance 1,388 4,536 2,097 4,839 14,683 27,543 14 1,402 4,536 2,333 8,821 18,909 36,001 1,286 3,508 4,742 10,705 23,666 43,907 236 3,982 4,226 8,458 orwork5 and re Major repairs airs.. 14,372 14,372 267,635 267.63S 282,007 282,007 221,709 221,709 Church ex enses Music related Governance and professional fees Bank charges Insurance Utilities external 3,090 4,182 189 19.839 17,692 44,992 3,090 4,182 226 19,965 19,592 47,055 3,896 3,876 244 19,620 21,537 49,173 37 126 1,900 2,063 21
The PARISH and BENEFICE of BRIDPORT Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 3 Expenditure Unrestrirted Restrlcted Endowment Funds Funds Funds Total 2025 Total 2024 3b Church Running Expenses Icontinuedl: Cler staff and arish ex enses.. Office supplies, stationery etc Photocopier and office equipment Communications Books, magazines and publications Other clergy resources Sundries, including gifts Garden Hospitality Travel and parking Training and development Retreats Any other expenditure 1,358 2,158 2,967 631 395 247 325 397 980 376 607 340 10,781 1,358 2,158 3,922 631 395 247 325 397 I,Iso 466 607 410 12,066 2.129 2,601 3.477 53S 1,172 125 480 884 344 585 580 61 12,973 855 13,828 955 170 90 70 1,285 Parochial fees account 10,781 1,285 12,066 Total Church Running Expenses 97.688 279,441 377,129 328,617 3c Raising Funds: Cost of fund-raising events Cost of trading Total Ralslng Funds 6.102 1,000 7,102 43 19,901 19,944 6,145 20,901 27,046 1,307 20,025 21,332 Total Expendlture Z62,657 332,601 595.258 514,489 4 Analysls of Expenditure including Allocation of Support Costs Dlrect Costs Support Costs Total 2025 Total 2024 Church running and maintenance 52,214 6,252 58,466 64,823 2025 2024 Accountancy Fee Independent Examination 1.550 2,290 1,482 2,178 4a Charitable Payments 2025 2024 Charitable items to families and individuals 1,752 1.799 22
The PARISH and BENEFICE of BRIDPORT Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 S Staff Costs 2025 2024 Wages and salaries Pension costs 11,850 168 12,018 9,960 74 10,034 Average number of employees -full-time equivalents There were no employee benefits to key management personnel in the current or previous year. Trustees remuneration and expenses No remuneration was paid out of the funds of the charity in the year to any trustee for their service5 as a trustee. Trustees expenses are detailed in Note 5a. Pension commitments The charity operates a defined contribution Scheme. The pension cost charge for the year represents contributions payable by the charity to the scheme and amounted to £16812024: £741. 5a Related Partles Clergy, PCC members and related parties have been reimbursed for expenses properly incurred in the performance of their duties. 3 clergy were paid in aggregate £3.329 in respect of travel, resources and other expenses during the year.12024: 4 clergy £2,926). 11 trustee5 or related parties were pald in aggregate £1,361 in respett of travel, events, supplie5 and stationery.12024.. 3 trustee5 £4251. Other than the foregoing no travel and subsistence have been paid. Donations in the normal course of giving have been received from related parties IPCC members). 6 Fixed Assets 6a Tangible Fixed Assets Copier Total Cost At IstJ3nuary 2025 At 31st December 2025 3,420 3,240 3,420 3,240 Depreciation At 1st January 2025 At 31st December 2025 3,420 3,420 3,420 3,420 Net Book Value At 31st December 2025 At 31st December 2024 The use of Walditch Church Hall was donated to the village on a 35 year lease in 1997 at an annual peppercorn rent. No value has been included. 23
The PARISH and BENEFICE of BRIDPORT Notes to the Flnanclal Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 6b Investments 2025 2024 Market value at 1st January 2025 Additions Disposals Realised gains/llossesl on disposals Revaluation gains/llossesl Market value at 31st December 2025 702,653 884,302 4,171 (80.5801 1197,2821 36,097 3.004 9,484 8,458 667,654 702,653 The investments are: Year of 2025 2024 Qty Purchase Original Original Cost Cost 2025 2024 Valuation Valuation St Swithun's Allin ton Legacy Investment..CBF Investment Shares 7300 Variou5 81,070 115,618 162,059 240.745 Nadia Muton Fund.'CBF Investment Shares 5997 Various 27,067 27,067 133,136 138.680 FCT Gift Shares 2023 2024 5,867 4,171 6,001 4,231 10,232 Total CBF Investment Shares 295,195 389,657 Bequest 1870 Cox Charity: COIF Income Shares Total N/a loo loo S,062 300,257 5,316 394,973 Hol Trinit Brad ole Lloyds Bank Shares Total 50 1998 49 49 27 27 Stma 's Brid ort Cox's Trust. CBF Investment Shares Total 331 N/a 300 300 7,348 7,348 7,653 7,653 Stma '5 Walditch School House Total N/a N/a N/a 360,000 360,000 300,000 300,000 667,654 702,653 24
The PARISH and BENEFICE of BRIDPORT Notes to the Financial Ststements for the year ended 31 December 2025 7 Debtors and Prepayments 2025 2024 Gift Aid recoverable Other debtor5 34,693 4,842 39,535 25,412 33,588 59,000 8 Liabilities Amounts falling due within one year: Accruals Other creditors 2025 2024 3,984 4,581 8,565 3,804 5,244 9,048 9 Funds: 2025 2024 Restricted Funds: St Swithun's, Allington Nadia Muton Fund - restriction St Swithun's Repairs fund FCT Gift Cox's Charlty fund Development fund Various minor funds 135,082 140,582 5,472 125,217 797 796 23,027 144 159,049 188 272,256 Holy Trinity. Bothenhampton Church Building Fabric Fund 81,360 81,360 77.837 77,837 Holy Trinity, Brodpole Various minor funds 7.186 7,186 2,256 2.256 St Mury's, Bridport Stonework FabrSc Altar Linen Hampers General Discretionary RICW Flowers CCLA endowment interest 5,655 222 3,270 3,704 3,202 396 5,655 792 3,270 3,704 4,560 396 14 213 16,662 18,391 St Mt7ry'5, Wt71ditch Collection for British Legion 70 St John's, West Boy None PCC, Fees Account and The Bridge Purchase and resale of books Mission expenses Website development The Bridge bank account 337 346 180 5,742 6,605 292 8,263 8,555 Total Restrlrted Funds 270,862 379,365 25
BRIDPORT PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 Endowment Funds: 2025 St Swithun's Allin ton Cox's Charity 262 COIF Income Share5 ex £100 bequest in 1870 2024 5,062 5,316 The use of this Trust is restricted to the poor of Parish of Allington charity'5 objectives. The support is usually of monetary assistance at the discretion of the charity. Stma ort Altar: Cox Legacy- 331 CBF Investment Share5 7,348 7.653 12,410 12,969 Related Charities These charities are both separate legal entities with objectives to support specific churches in the Parish. This is usually in the form of monetary assistance that is given at the discretion of the charity to help with the costs of upkeep and preservation of the church buildings. Friends of St Ma 8rid ort The charity has funds available of £12,463 as at 31 December 20251£12.297 at 31 December 20241. Friends of Hol Trinit Church 8rad ole The charity has funds available of £238,145 as at 31 December 20251£170,567 at 310ecember 20241. other Trusts Additionally there are the followin8 Trust5 letcl which may be under the control of the Diocese. churchwardens or incumbents rather than the PCC and have been excluded from these accounts. 2025 2024 St Swithun's Allin ton Mccarthy Trust 7,525 7,839 10 Summary of Fund Movements Unre5tri¢ted Restrlcted Endowment Total Balance at 1st January 2025 Income and endowments Expenditure Investment gains/llossesl Transfer between funds Balance at 31st December 2025 879,138 379,365 234,334 135,292 1262,6571 1332,6011 51,336 15,1961 194,0021 94,002 808,149 270,862 12,969 1,271,472 369,626 1595,2581 45,581 15591 12,410 1,091,421 26
The PARISH and BENEFICE of BRIDPORT Notes to the Flnanclal Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 11 Summary of Assets by Fund Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total Investment fixed assets Current asset5 Liabilities falling due within one year 522,108 294,531 18,4901 808,149 133,136 137.801 1751 270,862 12,410 667,654 432,332 18,5651 1,091,421 12,410 Ilb B Fundholder Hol Trini Bothenham Current assets ton 18,434 18,434 81,360 81,360 99.794 99.794 Hol Trinit Brad ole Investment fixed assets Current assets 49 96,874 96,923 49 104,060 104,109 7,186 7,186 St John'5 West Ba Current assets 62,634 62,634 62,634 62,634 tmar Brid ort Investment fixed asset5 Current asset5 Liabilities falling due within one year 7,348 7,348 54,204 1511 61,501 37,491 16,713 1511 16,662 37,491 7.348 St Mar 's Walditch Investment f ixed assets Current assets Liabilities falling due within one year 360,000 26,059 16431 385,416 360,000 26,059 16431 385,416 Stswithun's Allin on Investment fixed assets Current assets Liabilities falling due within one year 162,059 37,251 11,6331 197,677 133,136 25,937 1241 159,049 5,062 300,257 63,188 11,6571 361,788 5,062 PCC Fees Account and The Brid Current assets Liabilities falling due within one year 15,788 16,2141 9,574 6,605 22,393 16,2141 16,179 6,605 Total Funds 808,149 270,862 12,410 1,091.421 27
The PARISH and BENEFICE of BRIDPORT Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 12 Potentlal costs QLtinquennial inspection dates are given for guidance The following estimates are foreseeable Date of last quinquennial inspection Potential cost of minor works and repairs: Urgent in Other costs Further Estimated first 6 months before end costs during costs during of 2026 2026 2027 2028- 2030 Holy Trinity, Bothellhampton January 2025 Holy Trinity. Bradpole November 2022 St John's, West Bay December 2021 St Mary's, Bridport October 2020 St Mary's, Walditch November 2022 St 5withun's, Allin8ton September 2025 2,500 1,500 5,000 2,500 150 4,000 2,000 500 1,000 2,000 I,ooD 3,000 2,000 4,500 1,500 5,000 3,000 Potentlal cost of rnajor projects and work5: Urgent in Other costs Further Estimated first 6 months before end costs during c05t5 during of 2026 2026 2027 2028- 2030 Holy Trinity, Bothenhampton January 2025 Holy Trinity, Bradpole November 2022 St John's, West Bav December 2021 St Mary's. Bridport October 2020 St Mary's, Walditch November 2022 St Swithun's. Allington September 2025 12,000 26,000 7,000 8,000 20,000 34,000 24,000 20,000 9,000 150,000 30,000 6,000 35,000 35,000 13,000 loo,000 5,000 200,000 13 Flnanclal Instruments The carrying amounts of the charFty's financial instruments measured at fair value through net income I expenditure are as follows.. 2025 2024 Financial assets Measured at fair value through net income / expenditure: Fixed asset investments 667,654 702,653 Measured at amortised cost Debt instruments 432.332 577,867 1,099,986 1,280,520 Financial liabilities Measured at 3mortised cost 8,565 9,048 The income, expenses, net gains and net105ses attributable the charity's financial instruments are summarlsed as follows.. Income and expense Financial assets measured at fair value through net income / expenditure Financial asset5, that are debt instruments, measured at amort15ed cost Net gains and1055es Financial assets measured at lair value through net income / expenditure 10,417 12,431 14,304 15,767 45,581 11,462 28