KIRKHEATON PARISH CHURCH
& ST BARTHOLOMEW'S CHURCH GRANGE MOOR
Charlty Registration Number: 1134019
ANNUAL REPORT
and
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
of the
PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
For the year anded 310ecember 2025
Incumbent:
Rev l Jones
Bank:
Yorkshire Bank
40 New Street
Huddersfield
Inde
endent Examiner:
C M Stratford FCA
Simpson Wood Limited
Bank Chambers
Markel Street
Huddersfield

KIRKHEATON PARISH CHURCH & GRANGE MOOR CHURCH
COMBINED ACCOUNTS
INDEX
For the
ear ended 31 December 2025
Contents
Page
PCC Report
Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities
Independent Examiner's R8POrt
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheel
Notes to the Financial Slatement
8-14

The Anntjal Parochial Church Meeting of
Kirkheaton with Dalton & Grange Moor
PCC Secr8tary's Report for the year April 2025 to March 2026
At the APC Meeting scheduled for the 29lh of April 2026 the PCC SeGretary will provide the report for the
Church Year from 1$1 April 2025 to March 31SI 2026.
The PCC of Kirkhe8ton Parish Church for.. St John s and St Bartholomew s Grange Moor held the following
PCC meetings during the Church Year.
st
The Year 1" April 2025- March 31 2026
PCC began the Church year with a membership of 19
1 Rector; 6 Wardens, 2 Readers; 2 Deanery Synod Members, 1 Secretary,. 1 Treasurer., 1 Chair and 1 Vi
Chair. Non-PCC personnel invited by Rector to attending meetings is the Church Administrator.
Following the APC Meeting held on the 301h April 2025, eight meelings of the Parochial Church Council
were held. Below are the dates of the meetings, with a precis of topics discussed. The meetings all
commenced at 7.30 p.m. and were held in the Parish Centre until Autumn and then moved into St John's
Church -Beaurnont Chapel until Spring.
The agenda format for all subsequent meetings is as outlined on the third pag6 of this report.
12th May 2025 - First meeting of the new Church Year with Appointm8nt of Officers. Prayers and
Communion Service., AttendancelApologies; Minutes & Matters Arising,. Adrnission of Churchwardens,
Election of Officers,
Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Parish Disability Officer, Parish Safeguarding
Officers, Electoral Roll Officer, Finance Committee, Slanding Committee, Parish Environment Officer and
Parish DBS Verifier.
Reports submitted as Minlstry Heads. Reports under Specific Agenda items 10-21.
SupeNlslon of the Childres, & Youth Pastor, Parish Adminlstrator and cleaning staff during forthcoming
Rector vacancy. Schedu18 meetings for th& Chur¢h year.
Meeting closed at 9.45 p.m.
14th July 2025- M8mb8rship is now 18. Format from 110 item 17-Appointment of VIGe Chair, Architect,
Deanery Synod, Grange Moor update, Bus Ministry, Children & Youth worker contract, Section 11 meeting,
Noted A.O.B., update on Parish brochure and appointment of 2 Parish representatives and advertisement
expenditure.
Meeting closed at 10.10 p.m.
8th September 2025- Format to item 17 - Appointment of architect, Deanery Synod and Bus Ministry.
Section 11 meeting. Approval of brochure and Parish profile. No A.O.B. Meeting closed at 9.50 p.m.
10th November 2025 - Format 1 17. Community payback scheme, Bus Ministry, Incumbent vacancy
update, Christmas events, Safeguarding policy renewal. Notified A.O.Bs. Meeting closed at.. 9.50 p.m.
th
12 January 2026- Forrnat 1- 17. Community payback scheme, Bus Ministry. Notified A.O.B- Mothers,
Union. Meeting closed at 9.30 p.rn.
th
27 January 2026- Finance Sub¢omrnittee Meetlng
Extraordinary meeting to approve budget, fees and tithe amounts for 2026. Format to item 4. Approval of
budgel sheet for 2026, approval St John's lithe recipienls and amounts for 2026. Notified A.O.B - Bus
Ministry. Meeting closed at 9 p.m.

The Annual Parochlal Church Meetlng of
Kirkheaton with Dalton & Grange Moor
PCC Secretary s Report for the yearApril 2025 to March 2026- Contlnued
9th February 2026 - Full PCC meeting to approve the budget, staff salaries, parish fees, tithe recipients
and tithe amounlsfor 2026. Format 1-5- Summary ofst Bartholomew's and St John's Kirkhealon accounts
and proposed budget. Summary of th8 Finance Committee recommended increases from April 2026 for
staff salaries and parish fees and changes from April 2026 to tithe recipients and amounts. Review of
Kirkheaton Parish Church and Parish Centre hire fees. Notified A.O.Bs
Glebe Lane and Grange Moor
event. Meeting closed at 9.05 p.m.
9th March 2026- Full PCC Meeting to approve the draft accounts for 2025. Format 1 17. Bus Ministry,
ReGtorVacanGy. Notified A.O.Bs- Social committee, Mothers, Union staff and Glebe land. Meeting closed
al 10.51 p.m.
29th Aprll 2026- APC meeting scheduled to take plac8.
8 - Total number of Meetings of the PCC, whlch wlll have been held by the end of the Church year.
Plus 1 Annual Parochial Church Me8tlng sch6duled to be held on 29 Aprll 2026.
Warden Meetlngs are neither attended nor mlnuted by PCC Secretary.
standlng CommSttee Meetlngs- hold at the dlscretlon of the RectorlA¢tlng Chalr.
Flnan¢e: Is always on the PCC Meeting Agenda, with a specific PCC meeting held prior to the Annual
Parochial Church Meetlng lo approve the accounts.
Attandancè at PCC meetlngs..
Meeting quorum is maintained al all times, to ensure valid proceedings, with capacity attendance by
members 8XC8pling illness, holiday or work commitments.
Agenda Notlflcatlon and Mlnute recordlng of meetlngs:
An Agenda should be sent out eleclronica11y by the ChairlActing Chairlsecrelary Iwo weeks before the
meeting date with AOB requests and lime frame for submission back to the ChairlActing Chairlsecretary.
A Draft Agenda is electronically passecf by Secretary to the ChairlActing Chair in a timely rnanner.
ChairlActing Chair completes and submits the agenda tothe membership ofthe rneeting to allow for prayer,
preparation and record of informed absences to ensure quorum requirements will be maintained.
The flrst draft of the Minutes records the discussions, declsions, outcome sought and action points. These
are electronically submitted to the ChairlActing Chair within five days of the meeting for review. The draft
minutes are electronically either passed back to the Secretary, for onward electronic transfer to the
membership or are directly transmitted by the ChairlActing Chair, as pre-reading In readiness for PCC
approval, and for them to be signed off by ChairlAcling Chair at the following PCC rneeting.
Voting Is by all those in attendance al a meeting, using proposer and seconder wilh objections and
abstentions recorded. Prayers both preced8 and concludg eaGh meeting and any known pastoral issues
taken in confidence to RectorlActing Chair at the end of a meeting.
Guest Speakers are an established feature of the meetings where suitable and appropriate.

The Annual Parochial Church Meeting of
Klrkheaton wlth Dalton & Grange Moor
PCC Secretary"s Report for the year April 2025 to March 2026- Continued
Agenda has a three-sectlon format:
Items 1- 5 include welcome, prayer notified visitors attendees. apologies for absence, minutes of previous
meeting and matters arising.
Items 6- 17
are formalled for the Ministry Heads reports - Two Finance, Buildings & Grounds, Two
Wardens Meetings. Standing Committee, Health & Safety, Safeguarding, GDPR, Social Committee,
Deanery Synod, and Parish Ethical & Envlronmental Group.
Items 18 to the end Remain fluid a¢cording to number of items submitted to the agenda.
Items In the third section- Are for notifièd AOB, dates of followlng meetings and closing prayers.
Sign8d
Joan Dickinson
PCC Secretary
29 April 2026

KIRKHEATON PARISH CHURCH & GRANGE MOOR CHURCH
MBINED ACCOUNTS
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES- CHARITABLE TRUST
Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial
stalements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the charity's financial activities
during th8 y8ar and of its financial position at the end of the year. In preparing financial slalements
giving a true and fair view, the Iruslees should follow best practice and..
select suitable accounting policies and th6n apply them ¢onsistently-
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudenl.,
slate whether applicable accounting standards and stal&ments ofreGommended practice have
been followed, subject to any departures disclos8d and explained in the financial statemenls.,
and.,
prepared Ihe 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 the financial position of the charity and which enable them to both ascertain
the financial position of th6 charity and which enable them to ensure that the financial statements
comply with applicable law, regulations and trust deed. They are also responsible for safe-guarding
the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of
fraud and other irregularitl8S.

KIRKHEATON PARISH CHURCH & GRANGE MOOR CHURCH
COMBINED ACCOUNTS
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF KIRKHEATON PARISH CHURCH
AND ST BARTHOLOMEW'S CHURCH GRANGE MOOR
I report on the accounts of the church for the year ended 31 December 2025 which are set oul on
pages S to 13.
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES AND THE EXAMINER
The church's trustees ar8 responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The church's trustees
consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(21 of the Gharities Act 2011
(Ihe 2011 AGI) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to..
Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act.,
To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by th8 Charity
Commissioners {under section 145(5}Ib) of the 2011 Act)-, and
To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
My examination was Garried out in accordance with the General Dlreclions given by ihe Charity
Commission. An examlnation includes a r&vi8w of the accounting records kept by the charity and
comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes conslderalion of any
unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees
conc8rning any such matters. The proc8dures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would
be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accaunls present a
'true and fair vlew, and the report is limitéd to those matters set out in the statement below.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT
In conneclion with my examination, no matter has come to my attention..
which gives me reasonable cause to b8liève that in any material respect the requirements
lo keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act., and
lo prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the
accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not b8en met., or
2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn In order ta enable a proper understanding of
the acGounts to be reached.
C M Stratford FCA
Simpson Wood Lirnited
Chartered Accountants
Bank Chambers
Market Street
Huddersfield
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KIRKHEATON PARISH CHURGH & GRANGE MOOR CHURCH
COMBINED ACCOUNTS
BALANCE SHEET at
1 December 202
2025
2024
Nota
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible fixed assets
Investment assets
4b
13.859
12.429
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank and in hand
Debtors
387.674
6,991
388,410
11,143
394,665
399,553
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Creditors - amounts falling due in
one year
2,470
3,174
NET CURRENT ASSETS
392,195
396,379
NET ASSETS
406,054
408,808
PARISH FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
Restricted funds
262,277
143,777
285,031
143,777
406,054
408,808
Approved by the Parachial Church CoursGil on 29 April 2026 and signed on its behalf by-.
l Jones
The notes on pages 8 to 14 form part of these accounts.

KIRKHEATON PARISH CHURCH & GRANGE MOOR CHURCH
COMBINED A
COUNTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the
ear ended 31 December 2025
Note
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The PCC is a public benefit entity within the meaning of FRS102. The financial statements have been
prepared under the Charities Act 2011 and in accordance with the Church Accounting Regulations 2006
governing the individual accounts of the PCCS, and with the Reyulations true and fair view" provisions,
together with applicable accounting standards and the Charities SORP.
The financial statemenls have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for the valuation
of investment assets, which are shown at market value. The financial statements include all transactions,
assets and liabililies for whi¢h the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of church
groups that owe their affiliation lo another body, nor those that are informal gatherings of church members.
FUNDS
Reslrict8d fund5 represent donations or grants received for a specific object or invited by the PCC for a
specific object. The funds must only be expended on the specific object for which they were given. Any
balance remaining unspent at the end of each year musl be carried fomard on that fund. The PCC does
not usually invest separately for each fund.
Unrestricted funds ar8 general funds which can be used for PCC ordinary purposes.
Designated funds are unrestrict8d funds earmarked by the PCC for specific purposes.
INCOMING RESOURCES
Planned giving, collections and donations are recognised when receiv8d.
Tax refunds are recognised when the incoming resource to which they relate is received.
Grants and legacies are accounted for when the PCC is legally entitled to the amounts due.
Interest received is accrued.
All other income is recognised wh8n it is rec8ivabl8.
All incoming resources ar8 accounted for gross.
RESOURCES USED
Grants
Grants and donations are account8d for when paid over, or whèn awarded, if that award Creates a binding
obligation on the PCC.
Actlvltles dlrectly relatlng to the work of the Church
The diocesan parish share is accounted for when due. Amounts received specifically for mission are dealt
with as restricted funds. All other expenditure is generally reGognised when it is incurred and is accounted
for gross.

KIRKHEATON PARISH CHURCH & GRANGE MOOR CHURCH
COMBINED ACCOUNTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS oontinued
For the
ear ended 31 December 2025
Not8
ACCOUNTING POLICIES contlnued
FIXED ASSETS
Consecrated property and movable church furnishings
Consecrated and beneficed property of any kind is excluded from the accounts by s.10 of the Charities
Act 2011.
Movable church furnishings held by the Vicar and Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC, and
which require a faculty for dispos81, are accounted as inalienabl& propèrty list6d in the church's
Inventory, which can be inspected al any reasonable time. For inalienable property acquired prior to
2002 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore such assets are not valued in the
accounts. Items acquired since 1 January 2002 have been capitalised and depreciated in the accounts
over their currently anticipated useful 8conomic life (initially over 4 years) on a straight-line basis.
All expenditure incurred in the year on consecrated or bèn8ficed buildings, all individual items of movable
church furnishings under £500 and all expendlture on the repair of movable church furnishings acquired
before 1 January 2001 Is written off.
other flxtures, flttlngs and offlce equlpment
Equipment used within th8 church prernises is depreciated on a straight-line basis over 4 years.
Individual iterns of 8quipm8nt with a small purchase price are written off when the asset is acquired.
Investments
Investments are valued at market value at 31 December.
CURRENT ASSETS
Amounts owing to the PCC al 31 December in respect of fees, rents or other income are shown as
debtors lèss provision for amounts that may prove uncollectable.
Short-term deposits Includ8 cash h81d on deposit either with the CBF Church of Ersgland Funds or at the
bank.

KIRKHEATON PARISH CHURCH & GRANGE MOOR CHURCH
COMBINED ACCOUNTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued
For the
ear ended 31 December 2025
Total Funds
Unreslricted Deslgnated Restricted
2025
2024
INCOMING RESOURCES
2a. Voluntary Income
Planned giving
Gift Aid donations
Tax recoverable
Other
Collèctions (Open Plate)
Sundry donations
Legacies
Other income- Event8
Youth
Recurring Grants
One off Grants
106.228
29,629
4,107
10,988
2,445
2,400
3,547
106,228 113,165
29,629
29,069
4,107
4,887
13,089
12,023
2,445
25,007
2,400
3,547
2,081
2,871
250
4,500
250
4,500
797
164,094
2,081
166,175 187,819
2b. Income from Inveslments
Interest
Rent from lands or buildings
12,844
6,216
12,844
6,216
12,982
5,670
19,060
19,060
18,652
2c. Income from Church actlvltles
Church hall letlings
Magazines
Fees
13,054
219
8,545
13,054
219
8,545
11,865
166
8,705
21,818
21,818
20,736
2d. Other Incomlng Resources
Sundries
Youth and Sunday School
40
365
40
365
3,161
235
405
405
3,396
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
205,377
2.081
207,458 230,603
10-

KIRKHEATON PARISH CHURCH & GRANGE MOOR CHURCH
COMBINED ACCOUNTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Continued
For the
ear ended 31 December 2025
Total Funds
Unrestricted Designated Restricted
2025
2024
Note
RESOURCES EXPENDED
3a. Church Actlvltles
Missionary and Charitable Giving
Overseas
Relief & Developmenl agencies
Home
Secular charities
Ministry.. Common Fund
Working expenses of incumbent
Youth and children's expenses
Church running expenses
Church maintenance
Upkeep of services
Upkeep of churchyard
Parish Centre running costs
Sundries
Wages
Sundry building expenses
Church major repairs
Fees
New Building Hall
Hall running costs
11,842
660
10,338
440
77,084
959
828
23,930
3,842
1,090
2,730
2,503
8,071
1,259
11,842
660
12,419
440
77,084
959
828
23,930
3,842
1,090
2,730
2,503
8,071
1,259
10,952
860
4,725
440
75,419
2,082
1,118
29,974
6,458
1,708
3,870
2,110
11,285
1,088
2,626
3,783
4,077
10,000
2,081
6,390
3,718
6,390
3,718
155,684
2,081
157,765
172,355
3b. Governance costs
Parish office
Staff costs
Accountancy fees
Sundries
Quinquennial report
6,777
41,587
2,442
122
1,519
6,777
41,587
2,442
122
1,519
7,169
37,484
2,430
117
52.447
52,447
47.200
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
208,131
2,081
210,212 219,555
11

KIRKHEATON PARISH CHURCH & GRANGE MOOR CHURCH
COMBINED ACCOUNT
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued
For thè
ear ended 31 December 2025
4. FIXED ASSETS FOR USE BY THE PCC
4a. Tangible fixed assets
Flxtures
and Fittings
EquSpment
Total
COST OR VALUATION
At 1 January 2025
Additions
Disposals
22,632
22.632
At 31 December 2025
22,632
22,632
DEPRECIATION
At 1 January 2025
Charge for the year
22,632
22,632
At 31 December 2025
22,632
22.632
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 December 2025
At 31 December 2024
12-

KIRKHEATON PARISH CHURCH & GRANGE MOOR CHURCH
COMBINED ACCOUNTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued
For the
ear ended 31 December 2025
2025
2024
4b. Investment fixed assets
Cash at-
Yorkshire Bank deposit account
Central Board of Finance
11,859
2,000
10,429
2,000
13,859
12,429
DEBTORS
Prepaymenls
Tax recoverable on Gift Aid
other debtors
120
6,871
120
11,023
6,991
11,143
CREDITORS
Accrued expenses
PAYE and pensions
Wages
2,340
533
(403}
2,399
742
33
2,470
3,174
STAFF COSTS
Salaries and wages
42,846
38,572
42,846
38,572
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