St Luke's
Parkstone
St Luke's Parkstone
Parochial Church Council
Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
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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.
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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:...
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3. 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
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4. 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 Se￿ing 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
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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
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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.
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Approved by the trustees of the charity on.........
- and signed on its behalf by..
oJrE<e LL
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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,,,,,,,
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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6,860
6,935
3, 782
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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