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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.
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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.
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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..
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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