Charity registration number 1134147
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST. MARY AND ALL SAINTS PARISH CHURCH CHESTERFIELD ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
ST. MARY AND ALL SAINTS PARISH CHURCH CHESTERFIELD
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
The Parochial Church Council Canon Patrick Coleman Vicar Mr. John Gascoyne Lay Reader Mr. Colin McKenna Churchwarden Dr. Malcolm Wilkinson Mr. John Hague Lay Chairman & Churchwarden Mr. Chris Hutchinson Secretary Mrs. Sheila Barrett Treasurer Mr. Nigel Swann Ms. Kathy Crawshaw-Moore Ms. Jo Crawshaw-Moore Mrs. Linda Wilkinson Mr. Dominic Gavan Mr. Gregory McGhee Mr. Timothy Ball Mr. Roger Barrand Mr. Laurie Layland Charity number 1134147 Principal address The Parish Church of St. Mary and All Saints Church Way Chesterfield Derbyshire S40 1XJ Independent examiner John Henry Francis King Chartered Certified Accountant John H. F. King Chartered Certified Accountants 119 High Street Clay Cross Chesterfield Derbyshire S45 9DZ
ST. MARY AND ALL SAINTS PARISH CHURCH CHESTERFIELD
CONTENTS
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| The Parochial Church Council report | 1 - 4 |
| Independent examiner's report | 5 |
| Statement of financial activities | 6 |
| Balance sheet | 7 |
| Statement of cash flows | 8 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 9 - 21 |
ST. MARY AND ALL SAINTS PARISH CHURCH CHESTERFIELD
REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
The Parochial Church Council presents its annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the Charities Act 2011 and 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 (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019).
Objectives and activities
St. Mary and All Saints Parochial Church Council (PCC) has the responsibility, with the incumbent, of promoting in the ecclesiastical parish the whole mission of the Church of England; pastoral, evangelistic, social, and ecumenical. It also has the responsibility for St. Leonard's Mission Church, Spital and the Saints Parish Centre.
The PCC is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and to become part of our parish community. The PCC maintains an overview of worship throughout the parish and makes suggestions on how our services can involve the many groups that live within our parish. Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer and scripture, music and sacrament.
When planning our activities for the year, the incumbent and the PCC have considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit and in particular, the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. In particular, we try to enable ordinary people to live out their faith as part of our parish community through:
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Worship and prayer; learning about the Gospel; and developing their knowledge and trust in Jesus;
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Provision of pastoral care for people living in the parish; and;
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Missionary and outreach work.
To facilitate this work it is important that we maintain the fabric of the church, St. Leonard's Mission Church, and the Saints Parish Centre.
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ST. MARY AND ALL SAINTS PARISH CHURCH CHESTERFIELD
REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Achievements and performance
Charitable Activities
MAJOR TOPICS DISCUSSED AND ACTIONED BY PCC DURING THE YEAR
Although a lot of PCC business is, by necessity, taken up with the everyday running of the church-housekeeping, budgeting for larger capital projects, health and safety, church fabric, safeguarding etc. PCC has also covered the following items:
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The breakdown of the council's area heating system proved to be a major problem. The closure of Corporation Street needed a notice of 16 weeks before work could even begin. In the meantime the heating of the church relied on an external oil boiler, an expensive method. In discussions with the council it was agreed that the council would pay the rent of the boiler but that the church would pay for the fuel. The PCC and the council were keen to maintain the church's use of the area heating once repaired. The previous contract had long since run out and a new contract would be necessarily formulated. The use of the area heating system would hopefully continue as the system was developed as the council moved towards being carbon neutral. However the PCC wanted to look at alternatives in case they were needed in the future. The church took advantage of a free energy survey, supplied on behalf of the diocese, and are currently investigating the suggested use of air sourced to maintain an ambient temperature to maintain the fabric of the church enhanced using infrared heating to focus heat in peopled areas when needed.
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Josh Allen and Eloise Simpson were taken on, employed for a year as fundraising, events and outreach team. Josh would focus on publicity, events and fundraising whilst Eloise would maintain her position as choir matron and would take on choir recruitment. This has resulted in an increase in the number of choir members, further links with local schools and a number of new events building on the success of the Christmas Tree Festival, including the successful light show amongst others and a number of events are already planned for the next year.
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The plans for the church use of the Visitor's Information Centre are proceeding. Funding for the feasibility study had been approved by the council which had been undertaken. London and Sheffield based architects Alma-nac and Associates had been appointed. Heating would be undertaken by Tim Shearstone, and companies Heritage Interaction and Urban Projection would work with the architects on displays. Five layouts have since been provided by the architects and the first version of a business plan has been produced for discussion. Banner Jones Solicitors have agreed to be the church's legal advisors for the project. It is expected that the capital funds for the project would be released in the 2026/27 financial year.
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The peregrine falcons had again returned to the spire but unfortunately had failed to breed. Although a tragedy in itself, it was doubly so in that the BBC had hoped to film the birds as part of its Springwatch series.
Financial review
Financial Position
For the year ended 31 December 2025, the PCC had total incoming resources of £286,098, (2024 £195,162) and total resources expended of £282,819, (2024 £229,066). There were unrealised losses on investments of £10,916, (2024 unrealised gains on investments of £5,918) resulting in a net decrease of funds for the year of £7,637, (2024 net decrease of £27,986).
Reserves Policy
It is considered that the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in assets (the free reserves) should be equivalent to the cost of maintaining for one year the activities directly relating to the work of the church together with the normal annual expenditure on outward giving and church administration. This would amount in total to approximately £200,000 which the PCC considers to be the appropriate level bearing in mind the uncertain nature of much of its general income and the increased reliance on income generated from trading activities. So far as the balance of free reserves is concerned, the PCC is of the opinion that this amount will be wholly used in the completion of maintenance and refurbishment works to the church building.
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ST. MARY AND ALL SAINTS PARISH CHURCH CHESTERFIELD
REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Structure, governance and management
Governing document
The charity is an unincorporated charity directly responsible to The Church of England.
Organisational structure
MEMBERSHIP OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
Members are either elected by the Annual Parochial Church Meeting in accordance with the Church Representation Rules, co-opted, invited or are ex officio.
The Parochial Church Council who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:
CLERGY
Canon Patrick Coleman - Incumbent
PARISH READER Mr. John Gascoyne
CHURCHWARDENS Mr. Colin McKenna Mr. John Hague ( Also Lay Chairman)
REPRESENTATIVES OF NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE DEANERY SYNOD Mr. John Gascoyne (Also Diocesan Synod) Mr. Nigel Swann Mr. Gregory McGhee
ELECTED MEMBERS Mrs. Sheila Barrett (Treasurer) Mr. Chris Hutchinson (Secretary) Ms. Kathy Crawshaw-Moore Ms. Jo Crawshaw-Moore Mrs. Linda Wilkinson Mr. Dominic Gavan Mr. Timothy Ball (Also Diocesan Synod) Mr. Roger Barrand Dr. Malcolm Wilkinson Mr. Laurie Layland
The PCC meets monthly except for months with insufficient business, the APCM or other agreed reasons and is able to call extraordinary meetings if and when necessary.
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ST. MARY AND ALL SAINTS PARISH CHURCH CHESTERFIELD
REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
Decision making
PCC COMMITTEES
Normally these meet between regular PCC meetings as required.
STANDING COMMITTEE
Membership: Vicar, Churchwardens, Treasurer, PCC Secretary and Lay Chairman. This statutory committee has power to transact PCC business, subject to any directions given by the PCC.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Membership: As standing committee.
The committee overseas the general financial work of the parish, by monitoring income and expenditure, budgeting and advising on investment of church funds.
ST. LEONARD'S MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Membership: Vicar, Churchwardens, Secretary, and all members of the congregation. Responsible to PCC for the fabric and management of St. Leonard's Mission Church.
THE SAINTS PARISH CENTRE
The Saints Parish Centre is managed by the church office and overseen by the Vicar.
CHURCH SHOP
Run by the Shop Manager (Mr. Colin McKenna) for PCC.
OTHER GROUPS RESPONSIBLE TO PCC Bell-Ringers Parish Church Choir Flower Guild
MEETINGS
PCC met eight times during the year, with an average attendance of 76.4%. Two members recorded 100% attendance at the meetings.
As well as PCC meetings:
Standing Committee (STACOM) met twice and FINCOM once.
Church Attendance
The Electoral Roll presented at the Annual Meeting in 2025 lists 98 parishioners. Average Sunday attendance was 117 (119 in 2024); Christmas attendance was 650 (669 in 2024); Easter attendance was 230 (251 in 2024). The estimated size of the whole worshipping community was 166 (158 in 2024). Attendance across an average week in October was 147 (139 in 2024).
Risk Management
The PCC have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the church is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
Approved by order of the Parochial Church Council and signed on its behalf by:
Mr. John Hague Lay Chairman & Churchwarden
17 March 2026
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ST. MARY AND ALL SAINTS PARISH CHURCH CHESTERFIELD
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST. MARY AND ALL SAINTS PARISH CHURCH CHESTERFIELD
I report to the Parochial Church Council on my examination of the financial statements of St. Mary and All Saints Parish Church Chesterfield for the year ended 31 December 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As The Parochial Church Council of St. Mary and All Saints Parish Church Chesterfield you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ( the 2011 Act).
I report in respect of my examination of the Church's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Since the Church's gross income exceeded £250,000, the independent examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, which is one of the listed bodies.
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared the financial statements in accordance with the relevant version of the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has now been withdrawn. I understand that this has been done in order for the financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance with UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the as required by section 130 of the Charities Act 2011.
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2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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3 the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of financial statements set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the financial statements 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 this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
John Henry Francis King Chartered Certified Accountant John H. F. King Chartered Certified Accountants 119 High Street Clay Cross Chesterfield Derbyshire S45 9DZ
Dated: 17 March 2026
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ST. MARY AND ALL SAINTS PARISH CHURCH CHESTERFIELD
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
| Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 2025 Notes £ £ Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies 3 132,471 1,947 Other trading activities 4 121,715 5,597 Investments 5 17,347 21 Other income 6 7,000 - Total income 278,533 7,565 Expenditure on: Raising funds 7 58,344 - Charitable activities 8 216,683 7,792 Total expenditure 275,027 7,792 Net gains/(losses) on investments 12 (10,916) - Net incoming/(outgoing) resources before transfers (7,410) (227) Reconciliation of funds: Fund balances at 1 January 2025 723,513 1,648 Fund balances at 31 December 2025 716,103 1,421 |
Total Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 2024 2024 £ £ £ 134,418 76,102 2,219 127,312 92,790 4,722 17,368 19,306 23 7,000 - - 286,098 188,198 6,964 58,344 46,504 - 224,475 177,246 5,316 282,819 223,750 5,316 (10,916) 5,918 - (7,637) (29,634) 1,648 725,161 753,147 - 717,524 723,513 1,648 |
Total 2024 £ 78,321 97,512 19,329 - 195,162 46,504 182,562 229,066 5,918 (27,986) 753,147 725,161 |
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The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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ST. MARY AND ALL SAINTS PARISH CHURCH CHESTERFIELD
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025
| Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 14 Investments 15 Current assets Stocks 17 Debtors 18 Investments 19 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 20 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Income funds Restricted funds 22 Unrestricted funds |
2025 £ 20,160 8,930 246,618 3,274 278,982 (41,605) |
£ 215,978 264,169 480,147 237,377 717,524 1,421 716,103 717,524 |
2024 £ 22,024 2,187 219,358 2,320 245,889 (10,169) |
£ 219,468 269,973 |
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| 489,441 235,720 |
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| 725,161 | ||||
| 1,648 723,513 |
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| 725,161 |
The financial statements were approved by The Parochial Church Council on 17 March 2026
Canon Patrick Coleman Vicar
Mr. John Hague Lay Chairman & Churchwarden
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ST. MARY AND ALL SAINTS PARISH CHURCH CHESTERFIELD
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
| 2025 Notes £ £ Cash flows from operating activities Cash generated from/(absorbed by) operations 27 21,624 Investing activities Purchase of tangible fixed assets (5,666) Purchase of investments (5,112) Movements in short term investments (27,260) Investment income received 17,368 Net cash (used in)/generated from investing activities (20,670) Net cash used in financing activities - Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 954 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 2,320 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 3,274 |
2024 £ £ (42,369) - (4,858) 23,852 19,329 38,323 - (4,046) 6,366 2,320 |
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ST. MARY AND ALL SAINTS PARISH CHURCH CHESTERFIELD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
St. Mary and All Saints Parish Church Chesterfield is a parish church within the Church of England.
1.1 Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "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 (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019). The Church is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The financial statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the . Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, [modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value]. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, The Parochial Church Council have a reasonable expectation that the Church has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus The Parochial Church Council continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds comprise the General Fund which can be used for PCC ordinary purposes and funds designated for a particular purpose by the PCC.
Restricted funds may only be expended on the specific object for which they were given. Any balance remaining unspent at the end of each year must be carried forward as a balance on that fund.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the Church is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the Church has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the Church has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.
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ST. MARY AND ALL SAINTS PARISH CHURCH CHESTERFIELD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
1.6 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Freehold land and buildings 2% on cost Fixtures and fittings 20% on cost and at varying rates on cost Computers 33% on cost
Freehold land is not depreciated.
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.
Individual items of equipment used within the church office and the parish centre with a purchase price of £500 or less are written off when the asset is acquired.
Consecrated and benefice property is not include in the accounts in accordance with Section 10(2)(a) and (c) of the charities act 2011.
Moveable church furnishings held by the vicar and churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal are inalienable property, listed in the church's inventory, which can be inspected at any reasonable time. No value has been placed on these items prior to 2015 as insufficient cost information is available.
All expenditure incurred during the year on consecrated or benefice buildings and individual items under £1000, or on the repair of movable church furnishings acquired before 2015 whether maintenance or improvement, is written off as expenditure in the Statement of Financial Activities.
1.7 Fixed asset investments
Fixed asset investments are initially measured at transaction price excluding transaction costs, and are subsequently measured at fair value at each reporting date. Changes in fair value are recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred.
1.8 Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting end date, the Church reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).
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ST. MARY AND ALL SAINTS PARISH CHURCH CHESTERFIELD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.9 Stocks
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition. Items held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured the lower of replacement cost and cost.
Net realisable value is the estimated selling price less all estimated costs of completion and costs to be incurred in marketing, selling and distribution.
1.10 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.11 Financial instruments
The Church has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the Church's balance sheet when the Church becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Church's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.12 Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
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ST. MARY AND ALL SAINTS PARISH CHURCH CHESTERFIELD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.13 Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
1.14 Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.15 Donated services
General volunteers
The contribution of general volunteers cannot be measured reliably and therefore is not included as income within the charity accounts. The work of general volunteers is however crucial for the charity to continue its fundraising and charitable activities.
2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements
In the application of the Church's accounting policies, The Parochial Church Council are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
3 Donations and legacies
| Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 2025 £ £ Donations and gifts 71,510 1,776 Legacies receivable 39,079 - Grants receivable for core activities 10,000 - Gift aid 11,882 171 132,471 1,947 Grants receivable for core activities Cathedral Music Grant - - Chesterfield Borough Council Light Show 10,000 - 10,000 - |
Total Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 2024 2024 £ £ £ 73,286 64,650 1,915 39,079 - - 10,000 700 - 12,053 10,752 304 134,418 76,102 2,219 - 700 - 10,000 - - 10,000 700 - |
Total 2024 £ 66,565 - 700 11,056 |
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| 78,321 | ||
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ST. MARY AND ALL SAINTS PARISH CHURCH CHESTERFIELD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
3 Donations and legacies
(Continued)
4 Income from other trading activities
| Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 2025 £ £ Votive candles 6,856 - Tower visits 6,014 - Fundraising events 31,800 - Church shop income 50,850 - Saints parish centre 1,881 - Christmas tree festival 14,804 - Fees and church usage 9,510 5,597 Other trading activities 121,715 5,597 5 Income from investments Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 2025 £ £ Dividends and interest 17,347 21 |
Total Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 2024 2024 £ £ £ 6,856 6,265 - 6,014 4,471 - 31,800 11,223 - 50,850 47,942 - 1,881 2,581 - 14,804 12,193 - 15,107 8,115 4,722 127,312 92,790 4,722 Total Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 2024 2024 £ £ £ 17,368 19,306 23 |
Total 2024 £ 6,265 4,471 11,223 47,942 2,581 12,193 12,837 |
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| 97,512 | ||
| Total 2024 £ 19,329 |
6 Other income
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
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| funds | funds | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Insurance claim | 7,000 | - |
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ST. MARY AND ALL SAINTS PARISH CHURCH CHESTERFIELD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
7 Raising funds
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
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| funds | funds | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Fundraising expenses | ||
| Purchases | 23,765 | 24,135 |
| Movement in stock | 1,864 | (1,355) |
| Parish centre and shop overheads | 11,185 | 13,194 |
| Fundraising costs | 17,251 | 4,762 |
| Christmas tree festival | 138 | 159 |
| Depreciation and impairment | 4,141 | 5,609 |
| 58,344 | 46,504 |
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ST. MARY AND ALL SAINTS PARISH CHURCH CHESTERFIELD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
8 Charitable activities
| Staff costs Depreciation and impairment Diocesan parish share Other ministry costs Church maintenance Church running expenses Upkeep of services Office administration Irrecoverable VAT Missionary giving Share of support costs (see note ) Analysis by fund Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Support costs are independent examination and accountancy costs. 9 Net movement in funds The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting): Fees payable for the independent examination of the charity's financial statements Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets |
2025 £ 69,154 5,015 72,927 2,418 16,108 41,979 7,922 4,256 2,821 - 222,600 1,875 224,475 216,683 7,792 224,475 |
2024 £ 77,585 3,705 40,000 3,286 6,541 34,473 8,157 4,465 1,654 896 |
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| 180,762 1,800 |
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| 182,562 | ||
| 177,246 5,316 |
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| 182,562 | ||
| 2025 £ 975 9,156 |
2024 £ 975 9,314 |
10 The Parochial Church Council
None of The Parochial Church Council (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits for their services as trustees from the Church during the year. During the year and the previous year two members of the PCC were paid for their services in other roles: Mr. Dominic Gavan, verger £1009 (2024 £401) and Mrs Rebecca Landers Saints Parish Centre cleaner £94 (2024 £225).
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ST. MARY AND ALL SAINTS PARISH CHURCH CHESTERFIELD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
11 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
| 2025 | 2024 | |
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| Number | Number | |
| Vergers | 2 | 2 |
| Organist and choirmaster | 1 | 1 |
| Events co-ordinator | 1 | 1 |
| Saints Parish Centre cleaner | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 5 | 5 |
| Employment costs | 2025 | 2024 |
| £ | £ | |
| Wages and salaries | 67,027 | 74,708 |
| Social security costs | 804 | 1,173 |
| Other pension costs | 1,323 | 1,704 |
| 69,154 | 77,585 |
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
12 Gains and losses on investments
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| Gains/(losses) arising on: | £ | £ |
| Revaluation of investments | (10,916) | 5,918 |
13 Taxation
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
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ST. MARY AND ALL SAINTS PARISH CHURCH CHESTERFIELD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
14 Tangible fixed assets
| Freehold land and buildings Fixtures and fittings Computers £ £ £ Cost At 1 January 2025 257,052 109,419 1,485 Additions - 4,336 1,330 Disposals - (9,451) (1,485) At 31 December 2025 257,052 104,304 1,330 Depreciation and impairment At 1 January 2025 115,948 31,055 1,485 Depreciation charged in the year 4,141 4,572 443 Eliminated in respect of disposals - (9,451) (1,485) At 31 December 2025 120,089 26,176 443 Carrying amount At 31 December 2025 136,963 78,128 887 At 31 December 2024 141,104 78,364 - |
Total £ 367,956 5,666 (10,936) 362,686 148,488 9,156 (10,936) 146,708 215,978 219,468 |
|---|---|
Included in cost or valuation of land and buildings is freehold land of £50,000 (2024-£50,000) which is not depreciated.
The freehold property comprises the Saints Parish Centre, St. Mary's Gate, Chesterfield.
15 Fixed asset investments
| Listed | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| investments | |||
| £ | |||
| Cost or valuation | |||
| At 1 January 2025 | 269,973 | ||
| Additions | 5,112 | ||
| Valuation changes | (10,916) | ||
| At 31 December 2025 | 264,169 | ||
| Carrying amount | |||
| At 31 December 2025 | 264,169 | ||
| At 31 December 2024 | 269,973 | ||
| 16 | Financial instruments | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Carrying amount of financial assets | |||
| Instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss | 246,618 | 219,358 |
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ST. MARY AND ALL SAINTS PARISH CHURCH CHESTERFIELD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
| 17 Stocks Church Shop Stock 18 Debtors Amounts falling due within one year: Other debtors Prepayments and accrued income 19 Current asset investments Cash deposits 20 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Other taxation and social security Other creditors Accruals and deferred income 21 Retirement benefit schemes Defined contribution schemes Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes |
2025 £ 20,160 2025 £ 8,930 - 8,930 2025 £ 246,618 2025 £ 430 369 40,806 41,605 2025 £ 1,323 |
2024 £ 22,024 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 £ 1,687 500 |
||
| 2,187 | ||
| 2024 £ 219,358 |
||
| 2024 £ 2,547 - 7,622 |
||
| 10,169 | ||
| 2024 £ 1,704 |
The Church operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Church in an independently administered fund.
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ST. MARY AND ALL SAINTS PARISH CHURCH CHESTERFIELD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
22 Restricted funds
The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.
| At 1 Previous year: At 1 |
January 2025 Incoming resources Resources expended At 31 December 2025 £ £ £ £ 1,648 7,565 (7,792) 1,421 January 2024 Incoming resources Resources expended At 31 December 2024 £ £ £ £ - 6,964 (5,316) 1,648 |
|---|---|
23 Unrestricted funds
The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.
| At 1 General funds Previous year: At 1 General funds |
January 2025 Incoming resources Resources expended Gains and losses At 31 December 2025 £ £ £ £ £ 723,513 278,533 (275,027) (10,916) 716,103 January 2024 Incoming resources Resources expended Gains and losses At 31 December 2024 £ £ £ £ £ 753,147 188,198 (223,750) 5,918 723,513 |
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ST. MARY AND ALL SAINTS PARISH CHURCH CHESTERFIELD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
24 Analysis of net assets between funds
| Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 2025 £ £ At 31 December 2025: Tangible assets 215,978 - Investments 264,169 - Current assets/(liabilities) 235,956 1,421 716,103 1,421 Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2024 2024 £ £ At 31 December 2024: Tangible assets 219,468 - Investments 269,973 - Current assets/(liabilities) 234,072 1,648 723,513 1,648 |
Total 2025 £ 215,978 264,169 237,377 |
|---|---|
| 717,524 | |
| Total 2024 £ 219,468 269,973 235,720 |
|
| 725,161 |
25 Nature of Funds
The unrestricted funds comprise the General Fund and one designated fund, the Legacies Fund which arises from recent legacies and is earmarked for specific expenditure at the discretion of the PCC. Included within the General Fund are the accounts of the following church groups: Church Shop, Flower Guild, Choir, Bell-ringers, and Saints Parish Centre.
The Restricted Fund comprises the St. Leonard's Mission Church Fund - for the upkeep and maintenance of St. Leonard's Mission Church Spital Chesterfield.
26 Related party transactions
There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2024 - none).
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ST. MARY AND ALL SAINTS PARISH CHURCH CHESTERFIELD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
| 27 | Cash generated from operations | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | ||
| Deficit for the year | (7,637) | (27,986) | |
| Adjustments for: | |||
| Investment income recognised in statement of financial activities | (17,368) | (19,329) | |
| Fair value gains and losses on investments | 10,916 | (5,918) | |
| Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets | 9,156 | 9,314 | |
| Movements in working capital: | |||
| Decrease/(increase) in stocks | 1,864 | (1,355) | |
| (Increase)/decrease in debtors | (6,743) | 692 | |
| Increase in creditors | 31,436 | 2,213 | |
| Cash generated from/(absorbed by) operations | 21,624 | (42,369) |
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