DIOCESE OF LEEDS THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF KNARESBOROUGH, GOLDSBOROUGH, NIDD AND BREARTON Knaresborough Team Mlnlstry Churth of SL John the Baptlsk Knaresborou Holy Trlnlty Churth, Knaresborou8h Churth ol St. Mary the Vlr8ln, fJoldslK¥fou8h Churth ot St. Paul & St Mar8aret Nldd Churth of SL John the Baptlst. orearton ANNUAL REPORT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 December 2025
THE ECCLESIAsllcAL PARISH OF KNARESBOROUGH. GOLDSBOROUGN, NIDD AND BREARTON CHARITY NAME, REGISTRATION AND PRINCIPAL ADDRESS AIMS ANO PURPOSES OBJEcfivES AND AcfiviTIES STRucfuRE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEME HOW WE ARE CONStITUTED SELECTION AND ELEIoN OF TRUSTEES TftuEEs STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSI8ILrriES HOW DECISIONS ARE MADE ELEcfoRAL ROLL REPORT TÉAM REcfoR'S REPORT PROCEEDINGS OFTHE PCC FABRIC REPORTS DEANERY SYNOD SAFEGUARDING FINANCIAL REVIEW INEPENDENT EXAMINER5 REPORT 8AiANCE SHEET STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcrivrriES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS io io-ii 12 13 14 15-20
The Eccleslastl¢al Parish of Knare5bwou8h. Goldsborough. Nldd and Brearton Charity Name. Reglstratlon and Prindpal Addres5 The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Knaresborough, Goldsborough. Nidd and 8rearton Charity Registration Number 1134252 The Parlsh of Knaresborough and the Parlsh of Nidd were united to create a new Parish with effett from l January 2019. The PCC was registered on Il, February 2010, havlng been previously exempt from registration separate to the Church of England. The Parish's principal address Is The Rectory, High Bond End, Knaresborou8h North Yorkshire, HG5 98T. Alms and Purposes Knaresborou8h Parochlal Church Council IPCCI'S maln objectlve Is to co-operate with the ClerBY In promotln81 wlthln the Ecclesiastical Parlsh of Knaresborough, Goldsborough, Nidd and Brearton, the whole mission of the Church- pastoral, evan8elical. social and ecumenical. The PCC Is also specificallv responsSble for the malntenance of flve churches and their complexes wlthin the Parish- St John the Baptist, Knaresborou8h, Holy Trinlty, Knafesborough, St Mary the Vlr8ln. Goldsborou8h, St. Paul & St. Margaret, Nldd and St. John the Baptlst. Brearton. Knaresborou8h Parish Is In the Harro8ate Deanery wlthln the Dl¢xese of Leeds. Oblectlves and Ktlvltles The PCC Is commltted to eftabling as many people as posslble to worshlp at our churches and to become part of our parish community- Our activities are in line wlth this objective and include ReBular publlc worship open to all . The provlsion of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplatlon Pastoral work, Including vlslting the slck and the bereaved Provlsion of Marriage, Baptlsm and funeral seplices to all who Ilve wtthln the Eccle51astl¢al Parlsh. Marrla8e services are also condutted for others who qualify under the Church of England Marria8e Measure 2008. . Teachln8 of Christianlty through sernions, courses and small groups. Taklng of rellgious assemblies In schools Promotln8 the whole mission of the Church includlng provislon of artivltles for senlor citizens and parents and toddlers . Supportlng other charities in the UK and overseas. These artlvities are provlded for all. free of charge lexceptln8 Marrlages and Funerals) and wlth no discrlmination lextept in the case of Chrlstlan Baptlsm on the basis of creed). Our alm Is to enable ordinary people to live out their falth as part of the parish communtty through worship and prayer, the provislon of pastoral tare in the communlty and misslon and outreach. To facilitate this work It is important that we maintain the fabric of our churche5. halls and public space.
Strurture, Governance and Management How we are constituted The Parish is part of the Church of England and within the Deanery of Harro8ate as part of the Diocese of Leeds. As such it IS Subject to the laws of the Church of England Icanon lawl and the clergy swear alleglance to His Majesty King Charles111 and an Oath of Canonlcal Obedlence to the Bishop of Leeds land thelr heirs and successors). Deanery and DIOan policy Is an influence but usually as recommendation rather than enforced requirement The constitution of the Trustees is the same as that set for a Parochial Church Council as glven In the Church Representation Rules which constitute Schedule 3 of the Synodical Government Measure 1969, tO8ether with subsequent amending Measures. In particular thls allows for the appointment of varlous officers. the election of Churchwardens and lay members of the Councll and define5 those who are members by vlrtue ol their post or office within the ettlesiastical parish. 5electlon and elertlon of Trustees The method of appolntlng Trustee5 is set out in the Measures referred to above. Clergy are appointed by the Diocesan Bishop. ChLrrchwardens elÈrted by a meetin8 of all parlshioners and other Trustees are elected at and by a meetin8 of those on the church Electoral Roll of the Parish. Trustees The followin8 persons have seTved as PCC Members and / or Trustees durlng the year ending 31 December 2025. Elected Representatlves of the Lalty Elalne Armes Sharon Foster June Graham Ex-offlclo Members Churthwardens Carol Ballard Denlse Cullln8WOrth Lynn Ciirl Dean•ry Synpd aer8V Denlse Cullinwrth John Margerison Revd. Garry Hinchcllffe Revd. Lisa Holland f(faeArt ofi&ld4$ 10 TIM Hunter Anne Peppltt John 5ellars Jackie Shaw Christine Willoughby Nicky Wynn Huseyin Demir Brian Jelbert Paul Kerwin Jack Wilson Margaret Brldge Isecretaryl lan Ballard (Treasurer) Ico- opted) Brenda Wilson (Electoral Roll Officer)
Statement of Trustees ReSpOnbI1ftIes for the Year Ended 31 December 2025. The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the Financial Statements in accordance with applicable Law and Untted Kingdom Accounting Stsndards (United Kingdom Generallv Accepted Accountin8 Practice). The Law applicable to Charities in England and Wales, the Charitie5 Art 2011. Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the Trust Deed requires the Trustees to prepare Financial Statements for each Financlal Year which gives a true and fair vlew of the state of affairs of the Charity and the Incomlng resources and application of resources. including the Income and Expenditure. of the Charity for that period. In preparin8 those Financial Ststements, the Trustees are required to select suitable accountin8 policles and then apply them consistently,. observe the methods and princlples in the Charlty SORP: make ludgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent: prepare the flnanclal statements on the 80ing concern bas15 unles5 It Is Inappropriate to presume that the Charity wlll contlnue Sn business. The Trustees are responsible for keepln8 proper accountlng records whlch dlsclose with acturacy at any time the flnancial position of the Charity and to enable them to ensure that the Financlal Statements comply wlth the Charltles Art 2011, the Charlty (Attounts and Reports) Re8ulatlons 2008 and the provlsions of the Trust Deed. They are also responsible for safe8uardln8 the assets of the Charity and hence for takln8 reasonable steps for the prevention and detedon of fraud and other Irregularitles. How d¢d51ons are made Declslon5 of the Trustees are made by malorlty vote of those present at a properly called meetlng of the Trustees. Dedslon5 $0 made are applicable to all the churches of the parish. Elertoral Roll Report The Number of People on the Electoral Roll at each Church as at 31 December 2025 was as follows: St. John's, Knaresborough- 87 Holy Trlnlty, Knaresborough- 51 St. Marfs, Goldsborou8h- 49 St. Paul and St. Margaret, Nidd-4 St. John's. 8rearton - 7 Total Number on Parish Electoral Roll- 198 There was a total revlslon of the Parish Elertoral Roll in 2025. Brenda Wilson Electoral Roll OffIr
The Team Rector writes: Dear friends. What 3 year 2025 proved to be: a partial re-orderln8 of St John's. and at long last the drlveway at Holy Trlnity was resurfaced, to name but two key events. 2026 Is provln8 to be equally Interestin81 Thls year our diocese w511 have a new leader at the helm. In many ways. a new diocesan Bishop will not affect us in the short term. but in the medium to long term it certainly will. Under Blshop Nlck's tenure, thls dlocese became very 'evangelical' in its mission and outreach, which Is fine, but ar8uably it was to the partlal detrlment of the many rich diversltles of mlnistry that the Church of England has always been proud of. That bein8 sald. a foThvard-thinkin& misslonal diocese Is good news for us all. However, that in turn comes at a financial cosL I hope you ore all aware that the diocese requests around £260.{) from our team mlnlstry each year as our Share contribution. Up until 2025, we have been able to pay about 50% of thls, but the PCC took the brave dec151on last December to increase our contribution to at least cover what the diocese says are our ministry Costs. However, we are still short of at leasr £ioo,o(J) every year. We wlll be trylng very hard to do somethlng about that, but It Is an almi8hty ask. It wlll mean that If we fall to get closer to the figure requested, the diocese wlll be asking some very hard questions over the next few years about our number of Church buildin8S, the number of 5ervlces we offer, and the deployment of cler8y across the team. Neither Llsa nor l are In danger of losing our lobs the Church doesn't work that way but what It does mean is that when one of us leaves, that person may not be replaced. All this comes at a time when we are already parin8 down 5ervlces at Nldd. worrylng about the roof at Holy Trlnlty, and tryln8 desperately to Increase our numbers at worship across all our churches. The APCM Rectorfs report Is usually simply ? thank you to all those who have been en8a8ed wlth the church overthe lost calendar year, and it Is true that nothing would everget done without the 8enerosSty and klndness of all our ¢hurth members. But if I were to ask you all for one extra thing as we contlnue Into thls year, it would be that you contlnue to pray for the Ilfe of our team and Its churches,. that you pray for an Increase In those who are enquiring after Jesus and who want Him to be part of their lives. I would also ask that VOU search your own hearts and ask if the Is any way you can Increase your financial glving to your church. I personally give to several charities monthly but only in small amounts across them all. I do so In recognltion of the 8enerosity that I myself have been shown throughout Ilfe, and also in recognition that my life could have been very different had I chosen a multttude of dlfferent paths. Therefore. please reflect upon thls for yourselves, and pray that all our giving be done in generoslty and in recognition of what Jesus Christ has done for us per50nallv. May I contlude by offerln8 you all my sincere and contlnued thanks for all that you do, and by asking that you continue to pray for me and the cler8y team. In prayer, wlth blessings and love, Garry
Proceedings of the PCC The PCC met on 5 occasions in 202S- February at The Hub. April IAPCMI at St John's Church. June at St John's Church, September at St Marfs Goldsborou8h and December at Holy Trinity Church. On the a8enda for discussion at the meetin85: safeguarding remained a stsnding Item on each agenda, and the PCC conflrmed that thÈ parish continues to be compllant with safeguarding requlrements. The following matters were discussed durin8 the year- St John's Cthurch building works, Holy Trinlty drlveway updates and St Mary's heating system issue5. The PCC distussed Mission 2025 and beyond, considering future priorities and dlrection for KTM. We also explored Cornerstone. a Church of England inttlative offering fundralsing ideas. Eco church was dlscussed. including what particlpation means for our churche5 and how we might respond to environmental responslbilities. Also Jjpdates on The Hub, Hdy Tflnity Hall and Vestry meetin8s held durin8 the year. Electoral Roll- this was reviewed and updated as required. Finance- The Treasurer provided an overview of the financlal position and reported on the Parlsh Share and Budgets. The Finance Committee met on several occasions throughout the year and the treasurer gave an overview of thosè meetlngs. Intluding the Government Scheme for fundln8 listed places of worshlp. Mar8aret Brldge PCC Secretary Fabrlc Reports St. John th• 8aptls¢ Knaresborou8h The main thln8 to report Is the parual r&orderln8 of the Church durin8 the year. This Included better access, new glass doors, addltlons to the li8htin& audio and vlsual equlpment, stora8e cupboards, installation of a small kitchen and a play area for youn8 people. The entrance hall and small meetin8 room in the HUB were decorated and the 8ates between the HUB and Cotta8e were raised In height to prevent access onto the rear terrace. Lynn Curl, Huseyln Demir and Jack Wilson Churchwardens Holy Trlnlty, Knaresborou8h 2025 was a year of contlnued fundralsing In order to proceed with the revamp of the drlveway and cèrpark. Thi5 was completed earller In the year and has made a remarkable difference and major Improvement-so much sothat everyone wants to park there now. We have had to install a key operated barrier to reduce, if not eliminate. stray unauthorised parklng. Paid parklng of authorlsed vehicles and issue of 8ate keys has now been taken on by Faye at the Parish Offite and seems to be working well. Some work has been carried out in the bell tower, decorating and reorganisine the shelvlng units in order to accommodate new staging for Knaresborough Choral Society thanks to a successful grant application submittèd by them, with further work scheduled to replace the sink and sink unit in the near future.
Hi8h level falling debris (mortar and some stonework) inside the church has caused some considerable safety concerns and is now being repaired with high scaffolding and cherry picker. Routine maintenance has been carrled out in both the church and the hall. namety the boiler servicin& the elertrical PAT testing, fire extinguisher servicin& organ and piano tunin8. Intemal decoration of the church is being considered once internal wall repairs have been completed and a working party is planned to redecorate the outside porch and the hall entrance once the weather improves. Holy Trinity contlnues to have a faithful and loyal congregatlon, and we are thankful for the support from them and partlcularly from the committee members. 2026 will continue to brin8 many financial challenges, yet we will strive to addres5 any problems as and when we are able to do so. Denise Cullingworth and Brian Jelbert Churchwarden5 SL Mary The Vlr8ln, Goldsborough. Work carrled ¢t slnce last report Isepternber 20251. The church boiler was seNiced on 19, September and is In good order. nd A leak was discovered In the heaUn8 pipework In the cellar on 22 November 2025. A small length of 1.5inch piplng had corroded inslde its la885ng. Repalrs (replacement of elbows and associated plpeworkl were carrled out by Byfield Heating Ltd., and Peter Clark50n, beeen 25 and 2Ph th November. FollowinB the repairs, the heating system was refilled and vented and the boller was restarted and tested on 2Yh November. The system is now workln8 satisfactorily. Work to be undertaken In 2026. Repaintlng of the south door, the belltower door and the wooden gate in the 50Uth stone wall that leads Into Goldsborough Hall. All these items have worn palntwork leaving the woodwork exposed to the weather. The south door and belltower doorwill be stained in the same Ilght oak finish a5 the road gates. Repaint all gutters and downpipes in response to observations made durin8 Quinquennial inspectlon. E5dmate received in 2025, but the palntef was unable to do the work last year. It is now proposed to start the work in the Sprln8. On8oln& Asbestos to be removed from the or8an blower box, the box removed and a new blowerand box fltted. Asbestos to be removed under controlled conditlons. Anticlpated completlon date end Marth 2026. The ladder allowing access from the clock mechanism ftoor to the bell floor requires work to make It safer. Ongolng. Under Nlcky Wynn's dlrettion, we wlll arrange to lay further membrane and gravel In the south yard durlng the Summer. This work enables us to maintsin a uniform, tidy and weed free envlronment In the south yard and this programme wlll contlnue annually. untll the whole of the gravelled area In the SOLrth yard is renewed. Cellar to be swept and tidied. All paths to be cleaned and moss removed. South path to hall gate to have loose stones levelled and secured. Repoint areas as necessary. Handrail to be fltted to the south west Steps. Trees at the east end loutside the east church wall) to be trlmmed, enabllng three graves to be exposed. Work to be carrled out by a nominated tree surgeon. Qulnquennlal Report We still await receipt of the Quinquennial Report from the Architect, following the Quinquennial inspection that took place on 4, April 2025. This report will identify areas of remedial work arisln8 to be
phased over the following five years. Until we receive the report, we are unable to determine the order of priority ot the work to be carried out. Church reordering The reordering and refurbishment of the church prinapally involves raising the floor, repairing plasterwork, Tenewal of the heating system and replacing the seatin8 to create a more flexible, fit for purpose and comfortable space. Reco8nisin8 the significant costs that thls work wlll incur, we are Investigating various fundraising Initiatives and grant funding options. Discussion regarding the dlrectlon of this project will take placÈ at a meeting on Tuesday 3rd February 2026. Army Foundatlon College Further to discussions held on Remembrance Day 2025, the Army Foundation College at Harrogate has offered the serylces of the Junior Soldiers to carry out work within the village. St Marf5 has gratefully accepted this kind offer, and a meetlng to Identify work in the churchyard that would be suitable for the Junior Soldlers to undertake Ss takln8 place wlth thelr Commanding Officer on the afternoon of Tuesday 3 February. Carol Ballard and Paul Kerwin Churchwardens St. Paul & St. Margaret, Nldd The Church remalns well-heated and re-routln8 the condensate plpe wlthln the boller room seems to have prevented the boiler 5huttin8 down on chllly moTnin8s. The sound system and hearing loop works well, though the wireless lapel mlcrophone starts to pulse alarmlngly if the batteries aré not replaced in tlme. The organ Is stsble, reliable and Its volce much-admlred by vlsitors. The tower clock stopped in November after nearly four years solld runnln8 after duck oil was used to lubrlcate the wlnding gear. The Churchyard grass is cut regularly and voluntsrily by local famier lan Clapham- a most welcome donatlon to the Church- thank youl Four Carol Services in December ralsed £970 for Harrogate Homeless Project and almost filled the pews each time- great to see. Davld Andrews Deanery Synod Report The Deanery Synod met three tlmes in 2025 21 January- St. John's on sustainable development 26 Mar¢h-All Saints Kirby (erbloW on vocations 6 November- St. Oswald's Collingham- on encouraging Lay Mlnistries The Knaresborough Team was we15 represented at these meetings (Laity and Clergvl John Margerison
Safe8uarding Report Safeguardin8 15 ongolng and requires regular training and attention to new updates. The National Safeguarding Team recently withdrew key documents for revision, including the handbook-new versions should be avallable soon and will be distributed amongst the churches. In the meantime, up- to-date information is in the National Church of England safeguarding e-manual.. htt ww.churchofen land.or safe uardin safe uardin -e-manual. We contlnue to update the Parish Dashboard when volunteers complete thelr Safeguarding courses; this notifies volunteers when refresher courses are due by email. All pollcies were renewed at the September 2025 PCC meetin8 and are now dlsplayed in our Churches. We continue to request that all volunteers cornplete the onllne Basic Safeguarding Course as a minimurn. as safe8uardln8 Is a collertlve responsibilrty. Thank you for supportin8 safe8uardin8 in our Team Ministry,. it protects both our church community and its integrlty. Faye Wright Parlsh Safeguardln8 Offlcer Flnandal Re¥lew The Par15h Is funded by voluntary donatlons from Its congregations and supporters, supplemented by fund ralsing actlvitles, Investment income Ilncludln8 revenue generated by our property aS5ets- car parks. cottoge, halls etcl and fees. Monles received are predominantly spent on providin8 servlces and keeplng our churches and buildln85 maintained and welcomin8. Eèch church Is responslble for Its own flnances and reta5ns Its own funds. Responslbillty for both Income and expenditure rests prlmarily wlth the individual Church Vestry Commlttees, though certaln costs. Incurred centrally by the PCC. are recharged to Churches. However, major expendlture1£5,000+ requlre5 the prior approval ot the PCC. Year-end accounts are prepared and approved by the approprlate Church Committee and then consolldated to provlde the overall atcounts for the Parish. Mitchell Wellock have a8reed to contlnue to art as independent examiners. The parlsh holds bank accounts at Nat West, HSBC, Barclays and Yorkshire Banks, and in the Leeds and Skipton Buildlng Societies. There are also dèposits with the Church Central Board of Finance. These in5tltutions have no Influence on the operations of the parish and the relationship is purely commercial. They are avallable for financlal advlce if requlred. Revlew of 2025 The princlpal regular income for our churches derives from collections at servlces and planned givin8 by parishioners. We are also fortunate to enjoy generous support from donors. While generally stable, these revenues face an Inereaslng struggle to match our expense5. partlcularty during a period of significant cost Inflation. While it is disappolnting to report that on General Fund Iday to day activities), we retorded a deficit of £3k across the benefice, this was after having paid £142k to the Diocese by way of parish share. a £17k increase over the 2024 figure, albeit only S4% of the amount reqLtested. The PCC Is well aware that this performance was achleved due. in very large part to the voluntary efforts ofour members and sUPPOrters and our huge thanks goto each ofthem. As ha5 been recorded elsewhere in this report. two major projects. at a combined cost of c£280k, were successfulty completed during 2025. Most of the fundraisinE for these projects was undertaken in 2024 10
and the reported deficit on restrirted fund1£220kl reflerts the outflow of funds reported last year as a corresponding inflow. At 31 December. 2025, the Parish's net assets totalled £747,00012024: £977,CKXJI, the reduction being as outlined in the preceding para8raph. Detsil of the underlying funds can be found in Note 12 to the Flnancial Statements. Rlsk Management The Trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the Charity15 exposed and to ensure ppropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. Management of financial risk is the responsibllity of the Flnance Committee. The Flnance Committee is a sub<ommittee of the PCQ of which the Finance Commlttee Chalr lalso the PCC Treasurer) is a member. The addltional membership of the Flnance Committee comprlses stlpendlary Clergy. Church Treasurers and. currently, one ctropted member (Jack W1150nl. The Commlttee met three times during 202S and the minutes of those meetings were revlewed by the PCC. Standin8 Agenda Items include revlew of current Church and PCC flnances and forward projection5. notiflcatlon of issues arisin8 that might have a materièl financlal impact, and conslderatlon and outllne approval of planned expendlture of £5.0(Jl or more. subject to ratificatlon by PCC. Reser¥es Pollcy The Parlsh has been fortunate In the past and benefits from a number of Endovm)ent funds, the Income from whlch Is used mainly, but not exclusfvely, for 5pecifi¢ purposes. The various churches all have Restricted funds, where money has been given Iralsed for speciftc purposes. Once the requlred funds are raised, they are spent and the Funds closed once the objectives have been met. For some prolect5, however, ra151n8 the required money may tske several years. At present the PCC has no objectives to ralse any reserve funds for general / Investment purposes. General funds, whl¢h are used to flnance day to day expenditure, are malntained at a level that Is adequate to meet short term commitments. Flnally, we need to acknowledge the job done by the Church Tre35urers, fully supported by thelr Vestry Committees. l am extremely 8rateful to each of them for the, lar8ely unseen, work they do and the help and support of Mike Daybell1St John's). L12 Woods (Holy Trlnityl, Stephen Williams 1st. John's - Breartonl and, particularly. to David Andrews 1st. Paul & St. Margaret- Nlddl who ha5 Stepped down after many years, service and whose knowledge and good humour will be missed by all. l also need to record my thanks to Jack Wilson for whose back8Tound knowlÈdge I have frequent cause to be grateful. lan Ballard Treasurer We must also record our grateful thanks to lan who is not only our PCC Treasurer and Treasurer at st. Marfs- Goldsborough, but is also takin8 on the roll of Treasurer at St. Paul and St. Margaret- Nldd with effect from l January 2026. Jack Wilson 11
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Independent Examinerfs Report Rèport to the trnstsesl mefnbers of The Ecdesi88tical Parish of Knare8borough. Goldsborough, Nidd and Brearton. On accounts for the year 8nded 3111 December 2025 Charlty no (if any) 1134252 Sot out on page¥ R•*p•ctlve The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. rosponsibilitie8 of The charrty's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year trustees and examiner under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Chariti'es Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to.. examine the account8 under SeCtn 145 of the Charities Act, to follow the prdureS laid down in the general Directsons given by the Charity Commission {und8r section 145(5)Ib) of the Charities Act, and to State whether particular matters have come to my attention. Bas18 of independent My examination was carrfed oul In accordance wth gen8ral Directions giv8n •xamlnef8 statement by the Charty Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting cOrdS kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with Ihose records It also indudes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanation8 from the trustees conorning any such matters The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evKJencé that would bg required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'lrue and fair. view and the repLNt is limrted to those matters set out in the statement below. Indepondent In Connection with my axamination. no material mattws h8ve come to my examlner'8 Statement attention which gives m8 cause to believe that in, any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in aGcordance with section 130 of the Chariiies Act OT the accounts do not accord with the accounting records I have come across no matters in ¢onrlon with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Daté: Oq-QKk- IfJ2 Name: Diane Wellock Relevant profa89ional qualilication{s) or body (if any): FCA- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Address: Kirkby Beck Bam. Kirkby Malham Skipton, North Yorkshi BD23 4BL 12
KNARESBOROUGH PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2025 2025 2024 FIXED ASSET5 Endowment Funds 85.375 88,618 CURRENT ASSETS Deposits and cash Debtors 656,555 6,016 662.571 CURRENT LIABIUTIE5 Creditors and accruals 11,3551 NET CURRENT ASSErs 661,215 888,354 NET Assrr5 746,590 976,971 Represented by Endowment Funds Restricted Funds Unrestricted Funds: Designated General 85.375 112,636 88,618 334,671 118,010 430.569 118,471 435,211 746,590 976,971 Approved by Members of the Parochlal Church Council on 2 April. 2026 and signed on Its behalf bv: Rev G A Hlnchcllffe Mr l M 8all?rd IPCC Treasurer) 13
KNARESBOROUGH PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL ststement of Financial A¢tivitie5 for the year ended 31 Dec•Trber 2025 INCOMING RESOURCES Restricted Fund5 Funds 2024 Voluntsrylncome 157,129 54.739 211,867 439,693 Actl¥itles for Generatin8 Funds 65.ISO 3.535 64,801 Investmènt Income 70.137 L382 71.519 67,164 Intomln8 resources from Charitsble Resour 19.382 19.301 17,384 Other Incoming Resources 6.206 14,125 TOTAi INCOMING RESOURCES J18,003 59,656 377,659 603,168 ESOURCES PEN Church ACtIvleS 270.205 283A54 554,059 2ll,276 Investment management and fundralsln8 Costs 13.822 13,812 11,230 Governance costs 21,289 21,289 18,195 Other resources expended io 15,330 15.621 23,001 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 320,646 284.152 604,798 330,702 MOVEMEKfoF FUNDS IDefi¢itllSurplus 12.6431 1224.4971 1227,140 271466 Unreallsed Ilos$116aln on Investments li 13.2411 13,2411 4991 NET MOVEMENTOF FUNDS (2,643) 1227.7381 1230,381) 274,457 Balances brought forward 11112025 553,682 423,288 976.970 702,514 BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD 31112125 551.039 195.551 746.590 976.971 14
KNARESBOftOUGH PAROCHIALCTrIURCH COUNCIL Notes to the Flnanclal Ststemer Note l-ACCOUNnNG POUCIES Aetounts will be ppared for each constituent Church detsi11 the finantial affairs of each Church includin8 monies paid in respect of the Diocesan share apportioned to that Church and any services paid for by the Parochial Church Counerl on their behalf. Consolidated accounts will be produced, in addition. to reflect the amal8amated aCtItieS of all the constituent churches and PCC. The policies below refer to the accountin8 practstes adopted in particular not exclusively to the con501idatèd accounts. The Financial statements have en prepared as c105efy as possible in accordance with the Charftles Art 201L Church Accountln8 Re8ulatlons 21)6 together with applicable accounting stsndards and the Charltles SORP 2)5. The financial statements have been prepared under historic cost conventlon except for the valuation of investment assets. which are shown at market value. Funds General lunrestrirtedl funds rèpresent the funds of the PCC ar constituent churches that are not subjett to anv restrictions re8ardin8 their use and are available for application on the general purpose5 of the account holdin8 body. The accounts include all transactlons. assets and liabilities for which the PCC is responsible in law. They do not include the accounts or funds of church groups that owe thelr main affiliation to another body nor those that are an infomial gatherln8 of church mèmbers. Restricted funds represent income that may only be expended for the purpose for which they were given. Ineomln8 Resourc•s IftK•lptsl Voluntsry Incom Collèctions are rttO8nised when received by or on behalf of ihe constituent church. Planned givin8 receivable under covertant Is recognised only when recefved. Income Tax coVerable under covenant or Gfft Aid donation5 is recognlsed when the intome is recognised. Grants / Le8acies to the PCC are accounted for when recelved. Funds received for event5 are accounted for8ross unless the sums alIsed l expended do not exceed £500 lin which event funds may be accounted for net.) Investment Income Dividends and interest are accounted forwhen recervable. Tax recoverable on such income is retO8nised in the same accounting year. Reali5ed gains or105ses are reca8nised when investments are sold. Unrealised 8alns or losses are accounted foron annual revaluation of investments. Re$ources Used (Paymentsl Grant5 and donations are accounted for when paid over or when awarded, rf that award creates a binding obligation. The Diocesan Share Is accounted for when paid. her resources expended are generally reco8nized when it Is Incurred. Assets Consecrated and benefice property is not included in the accounts in accordance with s96(21 of the Charities Art 1993. lThis ir)dudes the Churches. the Rectory. 39 Birkdale Avenue, St. John's Church Cotta8e, and the Halls at St John's and Holy Trinltyl. No vzlue is placed on movable church fittin8s held by Churthwarder15 on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty for disposal. All expentfiture incurred on consecrated or benefited buildin8S and movable church furni5hin85, whether maintenance or improvement. is written off as expenditure in the SOFA and separately disclosed. Fully movable Èquipment used within the church PmIseS is depreclaied on a straight line basis over 4 years Ijnless of a purchase price under £2.5. when the value will be written off when the asset is acquired. Investments are valued at market value as at 31st December. The notes form part of these finantial ststements 15
KNARESBOROVGH PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNaL Ivry1r staft(lOrdE RegugfvknB Co¥ertiDrs T4x recover• Donètlons Charitabln<)rn• 22,531 21W3 35361 37.103 I41 23247 ILI(6 4L359 ,749 27,441 21639 54.15S
J7 1764 831 593 L385 5t0 3L797 8S552 23.022 L071 157.128 177.131 R•¥tyl¢t•d Ltyac andfj14rts Ch•itt4b fjffts 40n3¢1 295 42 12.152 12.634 Jo.m) 39,9BS 242n 54,739 2.130 247,562 262,562 TOTALVÉNTAAYlNwME J36 4WJ UJ42 gkts5 885 41750 Church HaUL•ttin ?so 49.279 ISM71 65.150 19.ln 2x81 2Y) Fundr51r¥ 1535 1535 TOTALGINtMTEDINCIXII J•Jn 41n¥tIllI IrKom• R•its Intor•srlDfvl¢•nt .175 976 4L715 5.221 5.221 L287 1.257 .276 2.030 42,(Vl 65,651 74137 1M•r¥tlD1 L382 LW 1382 L3•2 1513 L513 TOTUINVESTIIENTW¢OME 745 StatutoivFe (Xher FeEs M4yxlne ?Jii 1327 11645 l75t L75L TQTALCHlmTA#t IPXA 5J5J 17JM T¢urslevents Property sales Reclalmed costs 4316 13.9& dry 1.739 14,125 16
KNARE5BOROUGH PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNaL Den Share aergy Exp¢nses and Motsr OryanlstsaTrJ Ch¢ P•Dsh Adtrlnlstratorls 35m) 21AbXI 241XX) 125 $J45 12,296 4,526 10.815 L74Z 2A24 7.4n S.939 5J37 150 956 IN,4a41 315 7379 io.uo 19M25 13Q)I 19PJ2 22,01 ITanC Rep•lr••nd routine maihtsn•n Uphep ofSerf¢•s 3353 26,n4 22,216 25.396 5,697 $7B Z59 4PJa Fumlture and •qulpm• M4Jor 1745 I,n7 1.245 4P19 21034 512 6.263 157,517 2,SXI IS.Z021 Jwz 8,782 262J 71J ISN2Z ¥trkt4d R•palrs ind milnt•Nn ajor r•p•lr¥ Con5trurfi•n Fumlture and tqulwff 57)19 92) 279.420 155 234 2591 155 519 ,951 T¥i•l(th¥vthAcii¥M Inj 15.4t2 152Q21 2712 8 Itt¥•Atm•rt m•n•y•nt•nd Rep•lrJand mlnt•n•nt• FuhOr•fsln4ws M¥•2ine 1745 4316 1745 458 2,720 2,720 1,?35 2X* Ind•p•n•nd•ni Ex4rnln•r Parfih offk•ladrnlnlstr416 42 16.6X) 2.517 1517 1141 19,147 16.15S ,195 ioorhr r•wuvr•s•xp•NI 5vndrycos Parfsh vjsts tholrttyjn 4nd eY•nts prot•ssbnalfetJ 167 6.494 82) I,g53 4.921 Jjo 2>,1 Sundrycosts 17
KNARESBOROUGH PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL Notssto the Ffjrmnthl Stat•nw{(•rtl 11 Endowment Funds In¥•Jbnem¥ heldlykns rwl (rYtht Unlt Al•rket Value 3VI¥25 Valu• IIV2D25 IL05$V1 StJohn Tlbott Bequest iiaW50 667 CBF IDve#ment Units 1358 C8F FL¥ed Inierest Untts Muslc Fund 1141055 CBF Dep¢sir Accouni Gen•r•l Fund 6a121$ 1203 CBF Investment Unlts Bu¢ier Ll8htln¢ Fund 63LI)211Th)25 136 CBF Inve51rnent Units F•bric 6a))2& 558 CaF In¥estrnent UDIts PCCSu+>dy Sthool Fund 628¢) 366 CBF Investment Units 22.198 1.528 15.423 2.025 14, 2,075 16171 50 22.198 27,817 26,7( 22.198 3.145 3.019 11261 22.198 12,9)2 ,387 15151 22.198 8.463 8.12S 13381 70,775 64117 2,658 C•plt•l m¥y noi be Spent but Intgme applied for the denoted punyose5.Inrorne Is pled to the General fund In mo# ¢•ses where expendhure exc#ds the Fund income Tiln T*lbott8•qu•rt I50 667 CBF Investment Ur>lts 1358 CBF Fed Interest Unlts R•palrfvnd IISOIO 17 C8F Inv•s¢morbt UnTrts IS,423 14. 2,075 16171 50 393 17J41 377 172 583 Totsi EndowmlntFThdi 616 B5,37S 3.241 18
KNARESBOROUGN PAROCHIAi CHURCH COUNaL 11rt•12MowmWrtofFknthth Z025 G•n¥al 17¥L 17F.2TS 11714241 {8,(M91 175P15 8JTrlO F4Efl¢lDe¥iinated> 184 283J55 fjon•ral 16&4S71 114621 65376 Gthr41 13JJOS) 2(n7 iO,ftsJ J4.717 35J24 Ggn•r•l 16. 126,4 fj•n•r41 44J 10,145 1¢574 20 Cwi Oryn ISCQ Sundbystho Votsc•hJt• End 3•.915 39, 1222.>M 211WJ 24,2JS 29A9fj C•r Pk ChJichM•N F•brfc 7M53 Cp#UK Ea5tTIrnry 95 95 12A44 83 F¥brl¢ 0• ,285 a5J 155 40WS Fthbrfc Ftrk Y12n Totsi 70 59ffiSS IiU36 5LlOP 7Q775 W17 17 TotalEndow•d 13.241) 85a76 Tot•1 R•thdFLDJ• 423,IV 59.65$ 341 19i012 Funts gh.970 371 I2) 716 19
KNARESBOROUGH PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNaL Notes to the Finala1 Statements Note 13- St. John the Baptlst Knaresb¢Jrou8h-Small Restrirted Funds These comprise: Choir restrlcted- for future tours Note 14- Desl8nated Funds Designated Funds exlst where the PCC /Church Vestry Committee has Indlcated their intention to spend funds for a specific projett I purpose. Such funds may. however, be re-designated if necessaryi havln8 been acqulred for general purposes11.e. from sources that have not placed a restriction on thelr usel. Note 15-Trustee5' Rémun•ratlon. Beneffts •nd Expens¢5 There were no Trustees, Remuneration or other Beneflts during the year ended 31 December 2025. Expenses totalling £3,714.27 were paid during the year ended 31 December 2025 to 2 aergy Trustees in respect of travel and out of pocket expenses Incurred In the performance of thelr mlnlstry. Note IFrStaff Costs 2025 2024 S•lary/Employer Penslon Contriiwtkns £ts £111 Average number of Employees Durin8 the Year, the PCC employed a Parlsh Admlnlstrator. no payments were large enou8h to attract Employers Natlonal Insurance Contrlbut6ons. A Pension Scheme is In place. the AdmSnistrator was below the Threshold for Auto- Enrolment but opted tojoln the Scheme wlth effert from l July 2019. Note 17-Accountanry Fe 2025 2024 £2,142 The PCC must Include a Note showlng the Fees Inojrred to have the Accounts Examlned. The amount shown In 2025 is in respect of the Examlnation of the 2024 Accounts. The amount shown in 2024 15 in re5pett of the Examination of the 2023 Accounts. The notes form part of these financial ststements 20