St Luke's Parkstone St Luke's Parkstone Parochial Church Council Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2025 Page J
Charity registration number: 1134767 Annual Report and Accounts of the Parochial Church Council 2025 l. Introduction This Annual Report is produced by the Parochial Church Council IPCC) for the Annual Meeting of St Luke's Church Park5tone on 26 April 2026 as required by Church Legislation and in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 1993 and the Guide to the Statement of Recommended Practice 2005 revisions. It includes the PCC Secretary's Report and Vitars, Report a5 chair of the PCC and the Financial Statement of the Parochial Church Council for the year ending 31 December 2025, independently audited as required and approved by the PCC. This Report is presented to the Annual Parochial Church Meeting. together with the following: a) A Report on changes in the Electoral Roll since the last Annual Meeting - to given by the Elertoral Roll Officer. b) A Report upon the Fabric, Goods and Ordinance of the Church- Given by the Churchworden5 at the APCM c) A Report on the proceedings ofthe Deanery Synod d) Reports from other groups not included within this report- distributed elertronically and availoble in poper form. 2. Membership. Electlon and Purposes of PCC Stsnding Committee and finance Team and sub-committees (Teams): The Membership of. Election to. and the Purposes and Functions of the PCC are in accordance with the Church Representation Rules and the PCC (Powers) Measure as amended and are as set out in St Luke's PCC and 'Explanation of the Parochial Church Council, Document, which is supplied to all new PCC members, Standing Committee and Sub-committees, and is available to all members of the church. The membership of the pcc forthe year 2 April 2025to 26" April 2026 Incumbent Revd Stuart Cocksedge. Churchwardens Ben Counsell* and Alan Cotterell" Hon Treasurer Steve Blight. Deanery Synod Richard Hudson and Trevor Muddimer, plus one vacancy Elected to 2026 Steve Blight . Margaret Lloyds. Harriet Sturgess, plus one vacancy Elected to 2027 Martin Holst, Anne Roberts, Julie Murphy.. Rogerjones (Elertoral Roll Officer) Elected to 2028 Kate Giles, Lis Cullis Paul de Winton-Gilbert, Richard Browning LLMS John Pattison, Justin Coldstream Attending: Anna Counsell Ichildren's and Families Minister), Christine de Winton-Gilbert IPCC Secl. Cara Birch Isafeguarding Officer) The names of those occupying more than one position are in italics on second and subsequent occasions. Members of the Standing Committee are marked wtth an osterisk. St. Luke's Church PCC has the responsibility along with the incumbent. Revd Stuart Cocksedge to promote in the Parish the whole mission of the Church, Pasioral, Evangelistic, Social and Ecumenical. The PCC is also specifically responsible for the maintenance of the Church premises and the Church Hall at 37 Birchwood Road. The PCC is committed to its Statement of Purpose and to enable as many people as possible to become members of the Church Community at St. Luke's. The PCC together with its sub-committees seeks to develop and grow the life of the Church, its Ministry and Mission through its services and other activities as faith is applied to the whole of life. When planning our activities for the year, the incumbent and the PCC are aware of the guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission and, in particular, the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. This is expressed in our Statement of Purpose: To be a Cornmuni Whole Life Disci les of Jesus Chrisy. Withinthiswe place a high priority on pastoral care and serving all living in the Parish and local community. In addition, the Vicar, who is responsible for overseeing the worship and ministry of the church meets with those involved in Worship, Teachin& Pastoral Care. Youth and Children's Ministry. Connett Groups. Safeguardin& Overseas and Home Mission and others. Page 2
There are three forrnal Sub-commlttees (Teams) of the PCC, which meet regularly during the course of the year and report back to the PCC. The Three Teams and their Chairs for the past year have been- Stsnding & Finan Committee Revd Stuart Cocksedge Fabric Maintenance & Development Roger Jones Church Hall Anne Roberts As a church we do take the issue of Safeguarding seriously. We have had a safeguarding poliry in place since 2000. Our Parish Safeguarding Officer 15 Cara Birch. Electrics and Fire Extinguishing Equipment are regularly serviced. A formal Fire Risk Assessment has been undertaken. We ask all groups to undertake Risk Assessments when using the church facilities and we have a Health Safety Policy in place. On Behalf of the PCC............ Chairnian Date:... Page 3
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Reports on the Work of the PCC, Leadership/Standing Committee Minutes of the bi-monthly Parochial Church Council meetings are pinned on the board in the North Aisle of the Church, giving details of the varioijs Council decisions and discussions during the year. Copies of minutes are available on request for Church Members. In addition, the PCC spends time in prayer and worship. The following are the major items discussed in 2025 with meetings taking pla in the Church Rooms and the Church Hall.. al The welcoming of new members bl Approval for Steve Blight to be our Honorary Treasurer and Christine de Winton-Gilbert to continue as PCC secretary. cl Approval for Roger Jones to continue as our Electoral Roll Officer and Cara Birch to take over as our Parish Safeguarding Officer dl Approval of our Mission tithe forthe year. el Approval for appointments to the Standing and Finance and other Committees. Approval for Alan Cotterell to become Vice Chair of the PCC. gl Finance 15 a standing item on the agenda with Steve Blight updating the PCC. There was discussion on developing a plan for financial sustainability, communicating the financial needs of the church to the congregation along with a day of prayer. staff wages and approval for the continued use of legacy money. Reduttion of Church Administrators hours from 16to 12 hours perweekfrom January 2026. Discussion on Parish Share and the successful application for a £24.000 grant from Aldhelm Mission Fund to help fund the Children's and Families Ministry salary over a 3 year period. The PCC approved the budget for 2026. h) SafeEuarding is a standing ttem on the agenda. Cara Birch took over as safeguarding officer from Julie Murphy. Thank you to Julie who will become Deputy Safeguarding Officer. The PCC approved the adopting of the revised Ex offenders policy il Pastoral Care: The team continued to meet regularly. A memorial tea took place in November and the team are in the process of completing risk assessments in relation to home visits. Il 'Growing Deeper as disciples of Jesug and how to encourage younger adults at St Luke's and expand Connect Groups kl Church Hall: Redecoration of the Hall and regular use of the Church Hall by another church group on a Sunday morning and Autumn Fair. 11 Church Fabric." Regular work parties. heatin8 needs and carbon offset savings. Approval in principle to the raising of £l(K),O(X) to upgrade the heating. lighting and electric cabling in the church building. Discussion on Church Hire fees. ml Mi5si0n: approval to adopt Ben and Katy Ray as new CMS mission partner5. Wislt on 13 JL¢ly by Mark Rathbone from Poole Wau Partnership n) Children's and Youth Ministry: Visit by Court Hill Infant School, Messy Easter. Holiday Club and Sunday morning groups, starting up Youth Deeper, Fab Friday and Breakfast Church. ol Approval to adopt 'PCC Guidelines for Good Prartice, and the approval of Benefice Share Information Sheet pl Communion SeNice to commence on first Sunday of the month ql Visit in January 2026 by John and Anne Coles, fomier leaders of New Wine At each PCC meeting reports are received from the three sub¢ommittee5 as noted in part 2 Christine de Winton-Gilbert- PCCSecretory Page 4
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Annual Report 2025- Wicarfs Report Dear St Luke's family, 'Rejoice alway5, pray continually. give thanks in all circumstances" for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.'11 Thessalonians 5.16-181 These instrurtions were given by the apostle Paul at the end of his first letter to the church in Thessalonica. There's a sense of urgency about them- Paul wants to get across some really key messages in just a few words. We studied l Thessalonians last autumn in our Sunday sermons and Connert Groups, and these are important instructions for us to hold on to. 2025 brought encouragements and challenges, in the wider world and for us at St Luke's. Yet Paul reminds US to rejoice always- in God we can find joy in the ups and the downs. And we're called to pray continually- both as individuals and as a church. This is something we've been growing in. with a half night of prayer last summer and several Sunday evenings prayer meetings, which have now become a regular monthly occasion for us to gather for prayer and worship (do join us for these). And finally, we're encouraged to give thanks in all circumstances. There is much to give thanks for as we look back at 2025, including: New people we have welcomed into St Luke's, both young and old A growing rhythm of prayer, especially at our Sunday evening prayer gatherings Growth in our Connect Groups, now with over 70 people in eight different groups Connections with our COTnmunity, both existing links with Pennant House, BCS Prep School, Poole Foodbank, and other groups, and growing links with other local schools and families Lunches served for older people month by month Over 50 children at our summer club holiday and growing numbers at Fab Friday Our mission partners Seing God and sharingjesus around the world: Bible society. Christian Aid, CMS, CPAS, OMF Ithe Pains in Japan). Open Doors. Poole Wau Partnership, and Tearfund Groups going to Summer camps and festivals including Spree South West. Studland Camps. and New Wine, to be inspired and equipped to follow Jesus A great production of Joseph at the church hall Many people welcomed in at special services at Easter and Christmas There were also sad times for the St Luke's family during 2025, particularly wtth the death of Virginia Stacey in January, and the unexpected death of Nick Giles in November. On both occasions the church family rallied around, and St Luke's was packed with so many who gathered at the funeral services to give thanks for the lives of Virginia and Nick, and to look to Jesus our Saviourfor comfort and hope at those difficult times. I would like to expressthanks to all of you in thest Lukds churth famityforthe ways in whith you offer your time, gifts, energy, prayers. finance5 and enthusiasm. to enable all that we do as a thurch. Every contribution whether small or large is valued and makes a difference in God's kingdom. Thank you to all who serve on teams as part of ourworship 5ervice5-welcoming people in. serving refreshments, operating sound and visuals, leading prayers and giving readings, offering prayer ministry, and distributing communion. Thank you to all those who lead our Sung worship, including Jean Holt, Justin Coldstream, Margaret Lloyds, and also now Joe Cocksedge and Adam Harwood. Thank you to all those who lead and preach on Sundays, Wednesdays and at other special services. including Justin Coldstream, Ruth Gre1& John Pattison, and Andrew and Lis Cullis. Thank you to all our Connett Group leaders who host, facilitate and lead these midweek groups in homes and in the church building. Thank you to our Pastoral Team, led by Julie Murphy and Carole Blight. caring for vulnerable and older members of our community. offering practical support. fellowship and Page 5
connettion, and helping organize our annual memorial service. Thank you to Families First. particularly for the annual Christmas party which was enjoyed by so many. And thank you to the FlowerTeam led by Pam Gallop, for their energy and creativity in arranging flowers and displays in church. Thank you to our FabricTeam who work so hard behind the scenes to care for our church building. This is a particularly significant time as we prepare for a major project to renew our heating system. as well as wiring, lighting, and AV capabilwties. Special thanks are due to Roger Jones who has recently stepped down having led the Fabric Team for manyyears, and to Richard Hudson who continuesto serve diligently, keeping our ageing heating system runnin& and much more besides. A huge thank you is also due to Alan Cotterell. Margaret Lloyds and Pauline Potterton who faithfully clean areas the church building each week. Thank you to the Kids & Youth Team led by Anna Counsell, for all their energy and creativity in sharing Jesus as they lead our groups for children, families and young people on Sundays. and during the week at Youth Deeper, Toddler Group, Fab Friday, our annual holiday club. and other outreach events. Thank you to the Mission Partnerships Team as they keep us connected with our mission partners around the world and encourage prayer and financial support for them. Thank you to the Church Hall Team led by Anne Roberts, and hall caretaker Claire Storey, as they manage our hall to ensure it continues to be a valued resource forthe community and the church, used by a range of groups week by week. And thank you to all who serve as leaders in Rainbows, Brownies and Guides, as these groups continue to thrive at the church hall. Thank you tojulie Murphy who stepped down during 2025 having served as our Parish Safeguarding Officer for many years, and to Cara Birch who has taken on this role. Thank you also to Steve Blight and the Finance Team for their diligence in managing our finances. and to Christine Gilbert for all her hard work as PCC Secretary. Finally, thank you to our church wardens Ben Counsell and Alan Cotterell and assistant wardens Elaine Browning and Charlotte Mutton, and to all who serve on the PCC. And of course, thank you to Anna Counsell for all her creativity and enthusiasm as she leads our groups and outreach amongst children, voung people and families, and thank you to Helen Pr(cher who keeps us well organi5ed and efficient in the church office. May we rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all arcumstances. as we seek to follow Jesus and shine brightly for him in 2026 and beyond. Blessings, Stuart Cocksedge Vicar Page 6
St Luke's Parochial Church Council Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities The trustees are responsible for preparing the trustees. report and the financiol statements in accordance with the United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) and applicable law and regulations. The law applicable to charitie5 require5 the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial ststements. the trustees are required to-. Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent State whether applicable accounting standards have been followed. subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financia5 statements Prepare the financial statements on the going concem basts unless it is inapproprÉate to presume that the charity will continue in business. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial p051tion of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the applicable Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations, and the provisions of the constitution. The trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. os/a.¥./.202_1 Approved by the trustees of the charity on......... - and signed on its behalf by.. oJrE<e LL Page 7
St Luke's Parochial Church Council INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of St Luke's Parochial Church Council the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025. Responsibilities and basis of report The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act). I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under settion (5) (b) of the A. Independent examiner's statement From the records and information supplied to me. I have completed my exarnination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: l. Accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act or 2. The accounts do not accord with those records, 3. The accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a'true and fair, viewwhich 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 which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. In so far as the trustees are aware at the time of approving the Trustees. Annual Report There is no relevant information of which the Independent Examiner is unaware, and They have taken all steps that they ought to have taken as trustees, in order to make themselves aware of any relevant information and to establish that it ha5 been communicated to the Independent Examiner. Sue Wintle Association of Accounting Technician5 27 Bascott Road Wallisdown Bournemouth Dorset BHI 1 8RI Date:,814126,,,,,,, Page 8
St Luke's Parochial Church Council Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2025 Notes Unrestricted Restricted Total 2025 Total 2024 General Designated Income from: Donations and 155.806 1,103 9,110 166,019 177,700 Legacies Recurring grants Charitable activities Other trading activities Investment Income Total income 8.000 3.145 2.781 8,000 6,935 27.350 3,790 22.073 3, 893 20,979 2.496 2,391 172,123 398 27,364 2,789 3,959 11,606 211,093 206,537 Expenditure: Raising Funds Charitable Activities Governance Costs Total Expenditure Net Incomel{Expenditure) Transfer5 between funds (283) (283)) (843) (20.129) (211,351) (228, 144) (400) (400) (20,412) (212,034) (229,387) (147.082) (400) (147,482) <44,140) (44,140) 24,641 (7.323) (16,776) (4,786) (8,806) 12.109 (941) (22.856) Net movement in Funds 17,318 (21,562) 3,303 (941) (22, 856) Total Funds brought forward Total Funds Carried Forward 131,470 70,805 2,234 204,509 227,365 24 All of the charity's activities derive from continuing operations during the above two periods Page 9
St Luke's Parochial Church Council (Registration number: l 134767) Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2025 2025 2024 Notes Assets Tangible Fixed Assets Investments Total Fixed Assets 81,412 83,707 97.432 178.844 108, 187 197.288 Current Assets Stocks Debtors Cash at Bank and in hand Total current assets 314 7,062 22,553 29,929 374 2, 760 10,471 13,545 14 Creditors falling due in one year Net Current Assets (5.205) (324) 24,724 73,227 Total Assets less current liabilities Funds General Designated Restricted Total Funds 148,788 49.243 5,537 131,470 70, 805 2,234 203 568 Page 10
St Luke's Parochial Church Council Notes to Financial Statements for the Year ended 31 st December 2025 l. Accounting policies Statement of compliance The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2015) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011. Basis of preparation St Luke's Parochial Church Council meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognized at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note5. Exemption from preparing a cash flow statement The charity opted to early adopt 8ulletin I published on 2 February 2016 and have therefore not included a cash flow statement in these financial statements. Going concern The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The trustees assess whether the use of going concern is appropriate. i.e. whether there are any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the ability of the charity to continue as a going concern. The trustees make this assessment in respect of a period of one year from the date of approval of the financial statements. Page 11
St Luke's Parochial Church Council Notes to Financial Statements for the Year ended 31 st December 202 5 Income Voluntary income including donations, gifts, legacies and grants that provide core funding or are of a general nature is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability. Donations and legacies Donations and legacies are recognised on a receivable ba515 when receipt is probable and the amount can be reliably measured Grants receivable Grants are recognised when the charity has an entitlement to the funds and any conditions linked to the grants have been met. Where performance conditions are attached to the grant and are yet to be met, the income is recognised as a liability and included on the balance sheet as deferred income to be released. Other trading activities Other trading activities include events. such as rummage sales. property let income and magazine sales. Investment income Bank interest Charitable activities Provision of church services and activities for the community. Page 12
St Luke's Parochial Church Council Notes to Financial Statements for the Year ended 31 st December 2025 Expenditure All expenditure is recogni5ed once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure, it is probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs to that category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated on a basi5 consistent with the use of resources, with central staff costs allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset's use. Other support cost5 are allocated based on the spread of staff costs. Raising funds These are costs incurred in attracting voluntary income, the management of investments and those incurred in trading activities that raise funds. Charitable activities Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in its delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It include5 both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them. Grant provisions Provisions for grants are made when the intention to make a grant has been communicated to the recipient but there is uncertainty about either the timing of the grant or the amount of grant payable. Government & Diocesan grants These are recognised based on the accrual model and are measured at the fair value of the asset received or receivable. Grants are classified as relating to either revenue or assets. Grants relating to revenue are recognised in income over the period in which the related costs are recognised. Grants relating to assets are recognised over the expected useful life of the asset. Where part of a grant relating to an asset is deferred, it is recognized as deferred income. Page 13
St Luke's Parochial Church Council Notes to Financial Statements for the Year ended 31 st December 202 5 Taxation The charity 15 considered to pass the test set out in Paragraph I Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly. the charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part I l of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gain5 Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes. Tangible fixed assets Individual fixed assets costing £ 1,000 or more are initially recorded at cost. Consecrated and beneficial property is excluded from the accounts by the Charities Act2011. Expenditure on tangible fixed assets not owned by the PCC is charged to the Income and Expenditure Accounts when incurred. Other tangible fixed assets are stated at estimated market value at I st January 1997 with subsequent additions capitalized and valued at historic cost. Depreciation and amortisation Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valuation, less any estimated residual value, over their useful economic life as follows: Asset class Church hall Furniture and equipment Dishwasher Depreciation method and rate l % pa on straight line basis 15% pa on reducing balance Over 8 year5 Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short_ term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value. Page J4
St Luke's Parochial Church Council Notes to the Accounts for the Year ended 31 st December 2025 Fund structure Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the tru5tees' discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity- Designated funds are unrestricted funds set aside for specific purposes at the discretion of the trustees. At the end of 2025 these included £25,538 in Development projects fund and £21,728 in the Church Hall fund. The legacy fund was reduced to £0 with a transfer to the General fund. Restricted income funds are those donated for use in a particular area or for specific purposes, the use of which is restricted to that area or purpose. In 2025 these included ACTS Community Theatre Group and Health & Safety Fund. as well as mission societies. 2. Income from donations and legacies Unrestricted funds: General Designated Restricted funds Total funds Total Funds 2024 Donations from individuals Legacies Gift aid reclaimed Donations and legacies Recurring grants lends 2027> Total 129.940 1,090 7,812 138,842 129, 774 21,030 27, 796 177, 700 25,866 155,806 8,000 1,298 9,110 27,177 166,019 8,000 1,103 163,806 1,103 9110 174,019 177, 700 3.Charitable Activities Unrestricted Funds General Designated Restricted Total funds Total 2024 Bookstall 75 75 711 Church hall lettings Total 3.145 3,145 3,715 3.790 Page 15 6,860 6,935 3, 782 3,893
St Luke's Parochial Church Council Notes to the Accounts for the Year ended 31 st December 2025 4.Income from other trading activities Unrestricted funds: General Designated Restrlcted Total funds funds Total 2024 St Luke's Community Theatre Young Peoples activities Property rental income Gospel Fellowship Room hire Weddings and funerals Total 2,123 2,123 2,151 2,151 21,479 594 392 16,977 21,479 594 2,648 962 20,979 630 2,781 373 2,496 1,003 27,350 22.073 5.Investment income Unrestricted Funds General Designated Restricted Total funds Total 2024 Interest receivable on bank deposits Total 2,391 2,391 398 398 2,789 2,789 3, 959 3, 959 Page 16
St Luke's Parochial Church Council Notes to the Accounts for the Year ended 31 st December 202 5 Cost of generating Funds Unrestricted Funds General Designated Restricted Total Funds 2025 Total Funds 2024 St Lukes Community Theatre Total 283 283 843 283 283 843 Direct Costs on Charitable Activities Note 2025 2024 Charitable and Missionary giving Parish share Church running costs Hall running costs Church maintenance and repairs Hall Maintenance and repairs Salaries Young people expenses Sundry other minor costs Total 20,011 91,321 24,552 15,982 5,802 5,023 44,917 3,372 371 211,351 27.882 88,496 22,223 15,001 12,710 12,841 43,490 2.086 3,415 228, 144 Page 17
St Luke's Parochial Church Council Notes to the Accounts for the Year ended 31 st December 2025 Grants to institutions 2025 2024 OMF 5,956 1,718 776 1,780 665 291 100 2,153 4,323 502 488 6.818 2.281 4.526 1.931 841 CPAS CMS BIBLE SOCIErY TEARFUND CHRISTIAN AID EVANGELICAL ALLIANCE 1.217 250 OPEN DOORS 2, 749 3.931 400 POOLE S. SUDAN PACE & Town Pastor ROUTES TO ROOTS 1.183 100 National Brain Appeal Al-Ahli H05p. Gaza Poole Foodbank 479 542 Faithworks Poole 752 Total 19.231 27,521 Number of employees and costs 2025 2024 Average monthly number of employees Wages and salaries". Ministry 30,756 29,740 Non-ministry 14,161 13,749 Total 44,917 43,490 The key management of the church consist of Clergy and the Churchwardens. The Clergy are paid a stipend directly by the Diocese and the Churchwardens are voluntary positions. The 5UPPOrt staff to the Clergy and Churchwardens are paid. No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year. Page 18
St Luke's Parochial Church Council Notes to the Accounts for the Year ended 31 st December 2025 l O. Trustees During the year, the charity was under the control of the trustees. None of the trustees (nor any persons connected with them) received any remuneration. However, Richard Hudson was re-imbursed £240 (2024.. £220) for assistance at funerals and weddings. No other trustees have received any other benefits from the charity during the year or reimbursed expenses. Support Costs 2025 2024 Governance - Independent Examiner Total 400 400 400 400 Tangible fixed assets Freehold Property Freehold Property improvements Fixtures Equipment and fittings Total Cost at l January 2025 Additions during year 114,000 2,137 15,503 20,295 151,935 Cost at 31 December 2025 114.000 2,137 15.503 20,295 151,935 Depreciation at I January 2025 Charge for the year Write off At 31 December 2025 33,801 2,137 15.503 17,387 68,828 1,311 384 1,695 35.112 2,137 15,503 17.771 70,523 Net Book Value at 37 December 2025 78,888 2,524 81,412 Net Book Value at 31 December 2024 80.199 2,908 83,107 Page 19
St Luke's Parochial Church Council Notes to the Accounts for the Year ended 315t December 2025 13 Stocks and works in progress 2025 2024 Greeting, cards and booktets 14. Debtors 2025 2024 Tax recoverable Pre payments and accrued income Total 7.062 2,059 707 2.760 7,062 15. Cash at Bank and in hand 2025 2024 Deposit Accounts CCLA Church Gold Account CAF Hall Gold Account CAF Total Deposits Investments Current Accounts Church CAF Hall and Theatre Cash in hand Total cash at bank and in hand 31,393 47,485 18.554 97,432 30,034 57,480 20,667 708, 187 11,680 10,391 482 22,553 7,368 3,058 45 10,477 16. Creditors . Amounts falling due in one year 2025 2024 Agency collections Bank error Expenses due Independent examiner Total (76) 2,500 2,305 400 5.205 400 324 Page 20
St Luke's Parochial Church Council Notes to the Accounts for the Year ended 31 st December 2025 Movement In Funds Brought Forward Fund Incoming Resources resources Expended Transfers Carried forward Restricted Funds OMF CPAS CMS Bible Society Tearfund Christian Aid Open-Doors Poole - WAU Weddings/funerals Routes to Roots Health SAF Evan Allj PACE and T. Pasto Heating Gas Leaving Gift Poole Foodbank Faithworks Community Theatr Total Restricted Designated Funds Bookstall Development Heating System Church Hall Legacies Total Designated Total General 943 (5,956) (1.718) (778) (1.780) 1665) (291) {2,153) 14.323) 1373) (486) 5000 1,500 218 778 280 784 279 830 2,810 373 81 1,500 124 (177) 1,500 1,500 44 (44) 400 455 456 1100) {502) 100 500 375 485 538 709 375 1525) (479) 40 25 (19) (183) 2,151 2.234 65 526 3,991 5,537 2,123 11,607 (283) (20,412) 12.109 720 25.774 76 1,000 102 (370) 426 25,538 1,550 21,727 (1,236) 1,450 (5,000) (i) 21.546 26,186 (21,005) 22,764 (22,764) 70,805 27,364 (44.140) 131.470 172,123 1147,482) (4,786) 49,243 {7.323) 148,788 Total Funds 204,509 211,093 (212.033) 203,568 Page ?1
St Luke's Parochial Church Council Notes to the Accounts for the Year ended 31 st December 2025 18 Church Hall account for the year to 31 December 2025 2025 2024 Income Use of hall Regular users Parties & others 22,074 3,715 16,977 3, 782 25.790 20, 759 Bank Interest 398 26,188 648 21,407 Total Income Expenditure Admin Heating and lighting Insurance 7,134 4,497 1,620 1,906 766 5,023 7,887 4,474 1,440 351 789 72,847 Resources Telephone and water Maintenance, Cleaning & repairs Bank charges Total Expenditure Surplus l (Deficit) Transfers Balance brought forward Carry forward 60 60 21.006 5,182 (5.000) 21,546 21,728 27,842 (6,435) (25) 28,006 27,546 19. Bookstall Account for the year to 31 December 2025 2025 2024 Income Receipts Expenditure Purchases Surplusl(Deficit) over Expenditure Transfers Brought forward Carry forward 75 177 370 924 (873) {295) 720 425 7,533 720 Page 22
St Luke's Parochial Church Council Notes to the Accounts for the Year ended 31 st December 2025 20 Taxation The charity is a registered charity and therefore is exempt from taxation. END OF DOCUMENT Page 23