PARISH OF RINGWOOD ANNUAL REPORT 20 25 ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF ST PETER AND ST PAUL. RINGWOOD WITH ST MARY AND ALL SAINTS, ELLINGHAM AND ALL SAINTS, HARBRIDGE CHARITY NO. 1134815 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 VICAR: Revd Stephen Miles The Vicarage, 65 Soulhampton Road, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1 HE ASSOCIATE PRIEST: Vacant BANKERS: The National Weslminster Bank. I l High Streel. Ringwood. Hampshire. BH24 1 BA CCLA Inveslmenl Managemenl Ltd. The CBF Church of England Funds, Senalor House 85 Queen Vicloria Street. London EC4V 4ET INDEPENDENT EXAMINER: Vantage Accounting Unit I Cedai Office Park. Cobham Road. Wimborne. Dorset. BH21 7SB Statuloiy information regarding the Parish may be f ound on the Charity Commission website {www.charitycommission.gov.uk). which it is the responsibility of the PCC to update. particularly f ollowing ihe Annual Parochial Church Meeling. In pursuance of its charitable objects (parlicularly Ihe advancement of the Christian religion foi the public benefit) and in accoidance with Ihe Parochial Church Councils (Powers) Measure 1956 and Ihe Synodical Government Measure 1969 - It shall be the duty of the Incumbenl and Ihe Paiochial Church Council to consull togelhei on matters of genefal concern and importance to the Parish. The functions of the PCC shall include.. Co-opeialion with the Incumbenl in promoting in the Parish the whole mission of the Church, pastoral. evangelistic, social and ecumenical,. the consideration and discussions of malteis concerning the Church of England or any other matters of religious or public interesl. but not Ihe declaralion of Ihe doctrine of the Church on any question.. making known and putting into effect any provision made by the Diocesan l Deanery Synod, bul without prejudice to the powers of the Council on any particular matter,. giving advice to Ihe Diocesanl Deanery Synod on any matter referred lo the Council,- raising such matters as the Council consider appiopriale with the Diocesan l Deanery Synod. In the exercise of its functions. Ihe PCC shall take into consideration any expression of opinion by any Parochial Church Meeling. When planning objectives and activities for the year. the Churchwardens, Ministry Team. and the PCC have considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit and. in particular, the specif ic guidance on charities f or the advancement of ieligion. Vision and Mission Vision To be a united Christian presence across our towns and villages, rooted in player, sustaining failhful worship in every church. and equipping all God's people to serve Iheir communities with confidence and hope. To pul Jesus at the centre of our lives and the communities we represent. To be rooted in prayer, as we passionately pursue God in our obedience to go and make disciples. Mission To passionately pursue Jesus through worship and teaching. To nurture discipleship and prayer across oui churches. To equip and release every member of the chuich for ministry. To seek the transformation of our communities as we build God's Kingdom. The Parish 2025 was a year of building and strengthening under the leadership of Revd Stephen Miles. who has served as Vicar since September 2024. As he continues lo seltle into Ihe life of the Benefice. we give Ihanks for steady leadership. renewed vision and growing confidence across our churches. We remained prayerful as we continued to seek an Associate Piiest (House for Duty). We are looking forward lo the arrival of Revd Kay Pead in Spring 2026. The Parish of Ringwood with Ellingham and Haibridge is parl of the Diocese of Winchesler within the Deanery of Christchurch. We serve a growing populalion of around 16.000 across a wide rural and town area through f ive churches.. Church of All Saints, Haibridge. Ringwood, Hampshire. BH24 3PS Church of St Mary and All Saints. Ellingham, Hampshire, BH24 3PJ Church of St Peter and Sl Paul. Market Place, Ringwood, Hampshire. BH24 IAW Church of St John the Bapiist, Linford Road. Ringwood, Hampshire. BH24 1 TY Chuich of St Paul, Ringwood Road. Bisterne. Hampshire. BH24 3BN The Parish of Ringwood wilh Ellingham and Harbridge lies on Ihe western edge of the New Forest and Ihe south.wesl border of Hampshire. The populalion was recoided at 16,174 in 2021 and continues to grow with ongoing housing development in and around Ringwood. The paTish covers a wide geogiaphical area. slretching from Bisterne in the soulh lo north of Churchfield Lane, Harbiidge. It includes the Somerley Estate, Moois Valley Counlry PaTk and Forest, and the scattered communities of Blashfoid, Ellingham, Harbridge, Ibsley, Rockford and Highwood some of which lie within the New Foresl Nalional Park. The Parochial Church Council (PCC} shares responsibility wilh Ihe Vicar and Chur¢hwaTdens for five Church of England churches within Ihe Paiish. These are the Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul and four Chapels of Ease, namely St John the Baptisl Church al Poulner, The Church of Sl Paul at Bisterne, St Mary and All Saints Church at Ellingham, and All Saints Church al Harbridge. The Benefice website can be founij at www.ringwoodbenellce.org.uk. The formal registered name of the PCC is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF ST PETER AND ST PAUL RINGWOOD. The regislered number of Ihe Charily is 1134815, and ELECTORAL ROLL The parish Elecloral Roll Officer is Samantha Swyer. The lotal number of people on the Elecloral Roll in April 2025 for all five churches was 135. The Benefice The Benefice of Ringwood with Ellingham and Harbridge with the Parish of All Saints at St Leonard's and Sl Ives was formed on 7 October 2017. 11 is parl of the Diocese of Winchester, within the Deanery of Christchurch, in the Church of England. Meet Our Team Vicar Over the past year there has been much to ref lecl on across Ihe life of our parish. In many ways it has been a year of consolidalion and quiet growth. as we have continued to build on foundations already laid while also adapting to new circumstances. Change is never easy, and al limes the adjustmenls we have faced have required patience, resilience, and prayer. Yet through it all there have been many signs of encouragement, reminding us that God continues to be at work among us. One of the most important anchors during this past year has been our commilmenl lo regular Pfayer. Galhering together to pray for our churches, our town, and one another has been a vital part of sustaining our shared life. Those times of prayer have not only helped guide decisions but have also strengthened our sense of unity and purpose. They remind us that everylhing we do begins with listening for God's voice and seeking His wisdom together. and pulting Jesus first above all Ihings. Our relationships with local schools have continued and developed, which has been a greal joy. 11 is a privilege to be invited inlo these spaces. and we are grateful for the trust thal continues to glow. Family ministry has also remained a strong and vibrant part of parish life. It is encouraging to see children and families engaging with the church in crealive and joyful ways. These ministries help ensure that our churches remain places where people of all ages feel welcomed. valued, and able lo explore faith together. Wilhin OUT congregations there have been encouraging signs of growth in several places. New faces have joined us, and many long-standing members continue lo offer faithful service week by week. Each person who walks through our doors brings new gifts, perspectives, and energy, enf iching our shared life of Wof ship and f ellowship. At the same time, we recognise that change has been a significant part of the past year. While change can sometimes feel unsetlling. it also opens Ihe door to fresh possibilities. In several areas it has allowed us to rethink how we do things. to try new approaches, and to discover opporlunities we may not otherwise have considered. As we look ahead. we do so with hope and expeclation. The future will undoubtedly bring further challenges as well as new opporlunilies, but we Irust that God will continue to guide us as we seek His will together. By conlinuing io pray, to serve our community, and to welcome others into the life of our churches, we step forward in faith, confident Ihal Ihe slory of our parish is still unfolding. as we passionately pursue Jesus with our whole lives. Jacqueline Brown The role of Churchwaiden is endlessly varied but the key lif responsibilities are caTe for the incumbent, maintenance of order and decency in churches and churchyards and working with Ihe Vicar and PCC to promote the mission of Ihe church. 2025 was an unusual and challenging year because I was on sick leave f or the second half and supporl lo our Vicar was much reduced. The extremely high slandard of the fabric in all of our chuiches and churchyards was nonetheless maintained. and this is lestament to the deputy wardens and church committee chairs who take on responsibility foi ensuring essential repairs are done and our beauliful churches continue to welcome all who come. It has been my great Privilege lo serve as churchwarden in the different parishes that now make up our Benefice since 2002. Wilh the exception of Iwo years 'off' {one due to illness and one when the new Ringwood Benefice was formed) il has been a joy, as well as lot of hard work, to work with some amazing people to steer churches through f ive vacancies and Ihree pastoial ieorganisations, as well as supporling six differenl incumbents in their work in the parish. I take great comfort from the fact that in 2026 1 will be leaving at a time of stability, with the churches all in very good condition and at a time of sliong growlh within our parish. Ministry Team The Benefice Ministry Team comprises all clergy and lay ministers licensed within the Benef ice of Ringwood. The team meets regularly for prayer, mutual supporl and discussion. helping to sustain and coordinale the Wofship and public ministry acioss the six churches of Ihe benefice. These gatherings provide an important space to share ideas, support one another and prayerfully discern how besl lo serve our communities. In Sepiember 2025, we were very f orlunate to welcome Revd Brigid lo the Ministry Team. We are delighted lo have her with us and look forward to conlinuing to work alongside her as we get lo know her better and share in minislry together. All members of the Benefice Ministry Team serve on a voluntary basis, offering their lime, gifts. and experience in failhf ul service to Ihe life of the church and the widei community. Clergy wilh Peiml$slon lo Officiate {PTO) Revd Canon Michael Anderson Revd Brigid Barrell Revd Canon Richard Emblin Revd Teiry Roberls Revd Canon Peter Vargeson Licensed Lay Minister$ {LLM$) Elizabeth Halford Peler Jackson Derick Potter Richard Powell Ruth Freeman Stephen Wood We give heartfelt thanks f or the f aithful ministry of fered by our retired clergy and Licensed Lay Ministeis, whose commitmeni greatly enriches the life of our churches. Their willingness to lead services. preach, offer pasloral care. and support the minislry of the parish is deeply valued. Working alongside the Vicai, they bring wisdom, experience, and generosity of spirit, helping io sustain worship and nurture failh across our communities. We are gialef ul f or the lime. gifls, and dedicalion they continue to share in serving God and the people of our parish. The Ministry Team has continued to supporl many aspects of benefice life during 2025. including.. Maintaining ihe pattern of Sunday and midweek worship across all churches. Supporting outreach initiatives such as The Well and Messy Church. alongside ministry in local schools and residential homes. Links also continued wilh Moyles Court pupils attending Sunday worship at Ellingharn and with residents of St Marlha's. Responding io requests for Occasional Off ices (f unerals, weddings and baptisms) across Ihe benef ice, with administrative support from Samantha Swyer (Parish of Ringwood) and Lisa Hover (Parish of All Saints}. Preparalion sessions foi weddings and baptisms continued. with Revd Canon Peter Vargeson assisting in coordinaling wedding preparations alongside Revd Stephen Miles. Sustaining pastoral care Ihrough home communions, visits, and responding to particular needs within oui congregations and communilies. Supporting the prayer life of the benef ice Ihrough regular gatherings including Morning Prayer and house or discussion groups. Working with churchwardens and diocesan colleagues as we continue to look ahead to the future lif e and leadership of the benef ice. We are also gralef ul for the support of ministers from outside the benef ice who have helped at various points during the year, including Revd Canon Andrew Gough and Revd Kay Pead. Benefice Worship continued during ihe year, with a shaied morning service held on each fifth Sunday and hosted by diff eienl churches across the benefice. The benefice also remained aclively involved in Churches Together in Ringwood and District. This included contributing io Ihe Week of Prayei f or Christian Unity, taking part in the Good Friday Walk of Witness, and joining with other local churches in the Maiket Place during Ringwood Winter Wanderland. These occasions continue to offer valuable opporlunities to worship and witness together as the wider Chrislian communiiy in the town. Nurturing Faith & Lay Ministry Bishop's Commission lor Mission (BCM) The Bishop's Commission for Mission (BCM) programme, developed by ihe Diocese of Winchester, equips lay people for ministry and service within pafishes and deaneiies. We continue to encourage members of our congregalion to take part in BCM training as a way of exploring and developirbg Iheir gifts for ministry. Those who have completed BCM Iraining are.. Mrs Jacqueline Brown - BCM Creation Care Mrs Elizabeth Halford - BCM Prayer Champions Mr Kevin Jones - BCM Pastoral- BCM Prayei Champions Miss Jan Pankhurst - BCM Pasloial; BCM Prayer Champions Mrs Samanlha Swyer - BCM Pastoral,. BCM Prayer Champions Our parish seeks lo encouiage and suppoil lay people in deepening their faith and discerning how God may be calling them to serve. Through opportunilies such as the Bishop's Commission for Mission (BCM). membeis of the congregalion are equipped for ministries including pasloral care. piayei. and crealion care. We value the gifts Ihat each person brings to the life of the Church and seek to nurlure those gifts through Iraining. encouragement. and oppoitunities lo serve. By foslering a culture in which people are invited lo explore Iheir calling. we aim lo supporl ongoing discernment and enable individuals to grow in confidence as they take on roles within Ihe mission and ministry of the parish. Thank We are deeply grateful for the many volunteers whose generosity, lime, and commitment make such a diff erence lo the daily life of our churches. Their conliibutions are vital to the lif e and ministry of Ihe benefice, often working quietly behind the scenes but with a lasling impact on our worship, welcome, and community life. From those who care for and clean our buildings, prepare refreshmenls, arrange flowers. and maintain our churchyards, to those who offer a warm welcome at services, lead prayers, support events, and help in countless practical ways, each person's contribution plays an important parl. The life of our churches simply would nol be Ihe same withoul their dedication. and we give heartf elt thanks f or all that they do. With graleful thanks to Pam Brown, Colin South, Paul Gray, Winchester Diocese, and many more f or the wonderful photographs included in Ihis annual report. tusind tak- igIT41 dakujem vam o dziokuj &)LJ/Jf&? bale dankie thank. molte grazie iJ g'-aciai In obrigada r obrigado r gracies ff3 ￿ E tesekkur ederim ta na n D: tack sa mycket Ringwood pcc Parochial Church Council (PCC) members are either ex-off icio or elected at the Annual Paiochial Church Meeling (APCM) in accordance with the Church Represenlation Rules. The PCC mel six times during the year. Standing Commitlee decisions were made belween meetings where necessary and ralif led by the PCC. Each church conlinues lo operate Ihrough its own local committee which are encouraged lo meet regularly. With the 2024 electoral roll f igure at 212 there could be up io 15 elected members (serving three-year lerms. with one thiid ieliring annually). Repiesenlalion is drawn from all f ive churches. During 2025, elected membership totalled eighl members. Licensed Lay Minislers serve by annual APCM decision f or the following year. No PCC member ieceives remunefation or benefit foi their role as trustee. All tiustees have regard lo Charily Commission guidance on public benef it. The six.yeaf rule f or Churchwardens (suspended in 2015) conlinues to be reviewed annually. Ex-offieio Members Vlcar Revd Stephen Miles Licensed Lay Minislers Mr Peter Jackson Mr Stephen Wood Mrs Elizabelh Half ord {Safeguarding Off icer) {Deiick Polter and Richafd Powell declined to lake their seats on the PCC during 2025.) Churchwardens Mrs Jacqueline Brown (re-elected May 2025. PCC Lay Vice Chairman) Mr Matthew Steele (re-elected May 2025, PCC Lay Vice Chairman) Deputy Churchwafdens Mr Paul Gray (St Peler & St Paul) Mrs Lindsey Newson (St John Ihe Baptist) - Did not take a seat at PCC Deanery Synod Represenlatlves (10 2026) Mrs Jacqueline Brown Mr Paul Gray Mrs Margaret Groves Mrs Samantha Swyer Dio¢e$an Synod Mr Matthew Steele Elected Members St Peter & St Paul Mr Roger Dewai {Treasurer) Mr Kevin Jones St Paul Mr Hallam Mills Mr David Thomas MBE St John the Baptist Mis Sara Jackson Mrs Rhoda Curtis Mr Nigel Curtis All Saints Mr Michael Thomas St Mary & All Salnls- None PCC Committees Oversee the day-lo-day managemenl of Ihe affairs of each church and are drawn from. and elected by, members of the congregalions who habitually worship in each of the five churches. These in turn have power to appoinl subcommiltees as required. These meet belween f ull Council meetings. The Standing Commitlee {the only commitlee required by law) Iransacts PCC business between meelings and in 2025 comprised.. Revd Slephen Miles Mrs Jacqueline Brown (St Peter & St Paul) Mr Roger Dewar (Treasurer) Mr Hallam Mills (St Paul) Mrs Samantha Swyer {PCC Secretary) Mr Matthew Sleele (St Mary & All Sainlsj Mrs Rhoda Curtis (St John the Baptist} Mi Michael Thomas (All Saints} EMPLOYEES OF THE PCC In 2025, the following worked as paid employees of the PCC.. Parish Office and Communications Manager Verger Cleaner Financial Administrator (f rom Sepiember) CAP Debt Center Manager (from September) The PCC is aware of its obligations foi aulomatic enrolment under Ihe Workplace Pensions Scheme and has fully complied with these. The Holy Spirit at work The parish ran an Alpha Course altended by around 30 people. many of whom had no previous connection with the church. Alongside this, more people began gathering regularly to pray. and congregations at Sl Peter and St Paul conlinued to grow. Over the course of the year. the Sunday congiegalion increased from around 20 people to over l 00. Courses: Nicola Lambley joined Ihe Alpha course in June. She was also among nearly 50 people laking parl the church's 'Praclicing the Way. course. She was baptised at St Peler & St Paul later in November. She said. "l am new to Christianity. so I was exploring churches. I've always known this church throughout my life but never been to a service here. I walked in one day. and they were the most welcoming, lovely people and I haven't slopped coming since. I'm excited about being baptised. It's been on my heart for a while, and then the Alpha course cemented it, and getting to know the Bible and Jesus as well. l am hungry and thirsty lo learn, and Revd Steve has put on all these courses, and he's done a lot to try and feed that hunger that a lot of us have got, not just me. Teaching: Callum Rylance, who is 24 years old, started coming to Sl Peter and Paul after being inviled by people he met in the community. He said. "I'd tried to figure out a lot of things by myself over the last couple of years and made good progress, but I'd never quite pulled it all together and I was feeling a bit lost. Then I came here and they were speaking of things I'd already learnt, but in a more cohesive way. The more I come back, the more I learn and the more the little bits of knowledge are being pulled together into wisdom. It's bringing me greater peace. a sense of ease and connection with other people as well. Come and See: Revd Canon Peter Vaigeson retired to Ringwood in 2017 after being vicar of BuTsledon and helped establish The Well. He said, "The biggest change has been when Stephen arrived. he was very insistenf on biblical preaching. We preached our way through John. We preached our way through Galatians. thinking hard about what being a Christian means and how we encounter Jesus. In John. Jesus says to the disciples. 'if you want to know whal's going on, come and see. and people have come here to see and have stayed. It's so powerful to see God at work. It's a new freedom here and a new family being built. We do this service twice a month. Our other services are more traditional. but in a much more relaxed style now. wanting to be open, wanting to be invitational. wanting people to have the opportunity to come and see. Change: James Swyer has been attending St Petei and St Paul for aiound nine years and has wilnessed the changes. He said, 'You can see both high church and more expressive church as well. but you'll see the same faces at both. which has been really encouraging. We run a variety of different events in the morning as well. study groups and prayer sessions and there are different things Ihat haye made this space. and this community feel more welcoming to people. i ¥.1 Prayer life Player continues to be the foundation of the life and ministry of the parish, and during 2025 there has been a renewed and growing commitment to meeling together to pray. From Ihe beginning of the year, Morning Piayef was held each weekday al St Peter & St Paul. creating a regular rhythm of worship and ref lection al the heart of parish life. The prayer gatherings take many different forms, such as unstructured Benefice Prayer or Celtic Prayer. These limes together have provided space to play for our churches, our communities, and the wider world. and have become an important source of encouragement and unity. In addition, more prayer stations have been placed around St Peter & Sl Paul, offering opportunities for personal refleclion and encouraging visitors and congregants to pause, pray and engage with God in their own way. Attendance al all these gatherings has steadily grown, and those who meet regularly have helped nuilure a deeper cultuie of prayer within Ihe parish. Through this shaied commitment, we have seen how prayer conlinues lo slrengthen bolh individuals and the widef life of our churches as we seek God's guidance for the future. The Well The Well's very simple vision is lo be a place where people might encounler Jesus, in the preaching of ihe Word, in worship and through prayer in Ihe power of the Spirit. 11 has been exciting, and humbling. lo see the numbers grow to such an extent that we have had to move from Sl John's lo St Peter and St Paul's. Thank you to St John's for the years they have hosted The Well. We have sought to f ulfil the vision by preaching f ailhf ully from God's word, learning what il means to be disciples commitled to following Jesus every day. In worship we try to leave space for God to move by his Spirit and be sensitive to all Ihal he is doing. We are on a journey and still learning, but it is thrilling to see all thal God is doing. One new development is Ihat people are coming from other churches, enabling us lo remember and celebrate whal il means to be God's church togethei in Ringwood. Thanks are due to the wonderful catering team for delicious cakes and ref reshments. Also, to the tech team with ever rising demand for TV screens and sound kit. and lo the band for leading our worship. John 4:24 "God is splrlt, and those who worship hlm must worship in $plrit and truth. nii:r Revd Canon Peter Vargeson Easter Son Rise service On Easter Sunday we met at Avon Beach to watch Ihe sun rise as we received communion. This service holds a special place in many hearls. and we continue this at sunrise every Easter. Slee Cha out enge We ran the first Church Urban Fund Sleepoul al a Bisterne barn in 2015. Over the years we have also slepi in cardboard boxes in Ringwood CE Inf ant School's playground and through storms. However, the routine ceased afler COVID. This year we revived il wilh Paul Gray sleeping in every churchyard in the parish, including slormy nights al Sl. John's and Bisterne and sub-zero (but beautiful) moonlil nights al Harbridge and Ellingham. Kevin Jones joined for a nighl al Ihe Parish Church. Almost £2000 was raised and Ihe enthusiasm means we plan a larger evenl in 2026. Our Churches The Parish of Ringwood with Ellingham & Harbridge is blessed with five distincl churches. each contributing its own character. style and Iradition to our shared life of worship. St Peter & St Paul serves as the central parish church. offering a rich blend of traditional liturgy alongside more contemporary elements. and is the hub for weekday prayei and larger whole parish and benef ice galherings. Sl John's in Poulner wilh ils welcoming almosphere. provides space for refleclive worship and family friendly aclivities in the hall. All Saints in Harbridge retains a more intimate setting. fostering close.knit fellowship and personal pasloral care. St Mary & All Saints, Ellingham brings logether traditional Book of Common Prayer worship with local school services. Sl Paul, Bisterne is imporlant lo the rural community being an integral part of the f arming area surrounding it. Togethei, these churches reflect the diversity of worship within the parish, ranging from traditional and refleclive to family.friendly and interactive. yel all are united in their commitment to prayer, service and community. Average Sunday altendance for Ihe Parish of Ringwood with Ellingham and Harbridge during 2025 was 187. an encouraging increase from last year's number. Allendance on Easter Sunday 254 was. of these 161 were communicants. At Christmas, communicants for the five Churches in Ihe Parish totaled 220. 31 bapiisms, 12 weddings, and 31 church funerals were conducled in the Parish. There were foul intermenls in our churchyards and ten cremation services were conducted. THE PARISH OF RINGWOOD CHURCHYARDS The Parish Churchyard is closed to further burials and, by ieason of the provisions of Ihe Local Government Act 1972. it is the responsibility of Ringwood Town Council lo maintain the Church's grounds and paths. We are grateful to our Local Authority for Iheir time and expertise in this respect. Currenlly. the Churchyards at St Paul's Bisterne. St Mary's Ellingham and All Saints, Harbridge are open and in the care of the PCC. St Peter & St Paul, Ringwood St Peter & Sl Paul, Ringwood Parish Church, continued in 2025 lo stand at the heart of the town. geographically. emotionally and spiritually. Widely regarded as 'the town church., it serves Ihe community through a significant ministry of baptisms. weddings. f unerals and civic occasions, as well as through its daily presence and welcome. The congregations value a broad range of worship styles, Teflecting the diversity of Ihose who gather week by week. There is a clear and growing commitmenl to all-member minislry. with lay people actively sharing in leadership, pastoral care, and the practical outworking of church life. Alongside this, there is a shared vision foT growing congregations, in depth of discipleship as well as in number. The church seeks to be confident in faith, generous in service, and open in invitation. Caieful repair and refurbishment of Ihe beauliful building conlinues. ensuring it remains both a place of woiship and a resource for Ihe whole town for generalions lo come. KINGDOM KIDS Kingdom Kids is a vibrant and welcoming part of our Sunday morning ministry, providing a fun, safe and encouraging environment for children aged 3-13. Through Bible leaching, prayer, games, and creative activilies, we seek lo help children grow in their understanding of Jesus and develop a personal faith. We are graleful foi our commilted volunleer team who faithfully serve each week, and we ale encouraged by ihe growing engagement and enthusiasm of the children and families involved. TEA AND TOAST TODDLER GROUP Tea and Toast starled in January and has become a well-loved and welcoming toddler gioup within the life of ihe parish. Meeting weekly during term time. it provides a relaxed and friendly space for parenls. carers, and young children to galher, play and build ielalionships. Each week between l O and 20 f amilies attend, making it a lively and supportive comfflunily. The sessions offer a range of toys and activities for the children, while adults have Ihe opportunily to chal and connect with others over tea, coffee, and loasl. The gioup has become an imporlant point of conlact for many families in the area, offering both friendship and informal support. Tea and Toast also provides a gentle introduction to the church for many who may not otherwise attend, helping to strengthen links between the church and local f amilies. We are gratef ul lo Ihe dedicated volunteers who give iheir time each week to prepare ref reshments. welcome families, and help the group lun smoothly. CRAFTY CORNER Crafty Corner is an evening held once a month for women lo gather togelher and having a time of fellowship cenlered around crafls. coff ee, and cake. As well as il being a space wheie women can have lime to ielax and step away f rom their chaolic lives for an evening. it's also a place where non- Christians can feel welcomed and a stepping stone lo getting into Ihe church. We hope that the group can carry on being a space where women feel comfortable and, in Ihe future. we can creale more ways to develop failh wilhin the group. 11 ,pl_i.[,' ST PETER & ST PAUL FUNDRAISING A small and dedicated team of six members from Sl Peler and St Paul's organised a variely of fundraising and social events throughout Ihe year, including quiz nights. lunches, concerts, bingo afternoons, a garden party, Ihe summer f air and supporting evenls such as Ride and Stride and the town carnival. These occasions not only raised valuable funds for the church but also provided enjoyable opportunities for people in the congregation and wider community to gather together. The highlight of the year was Ihe Christmas Fair, which raised an excellent £1,526, despite a shortage of helpers and the challenges of organising multiple stalls. This brought the year's total to almosl £6.000 - an incredible achievement. As some members of the team are now moving on, the long-standing fundraising group has come lo an end after many yeaTS of faithful service. We offer our sincere thanks to them f or their dedicalion, hard work and creativity in supporting ihe life of the church. We look ahead wilh hope that new volunteers and fresh opportunities for fundraising will emerge in the future. St Mary & All Saints, Ellingham St Mary & All Saints. Ellingham, continues lo offer a faithful and looted expression of worship wilhin a beautiful Norman setling. The congiegation values the richness and ieverence of Iraditional Book of Common Prayer services, thoughtfully led and enhanced by an enthusiastic and committed choir. Alongside this, a monlhly modern family seivice provides a welcoming and accessible space for all ages. The chuich maintains strong and valued links with the neighbouring nursery school. local Scouts. and Moyles Court, nurturing relationships thal connect church and community across the geneiations. All Saints, Harbridge Harbiidge church remains a treasured focal point for its small rural community. Wilh origins in the 15th cenlury and rebuilt in 1838. the building carries its history lightly, offering a simple and prayerful setting at the hearl of hamlet of around 25 homes. Alongside its paltern of worship, Ihe church serves as a valued gathering space for meetings and concerts, reflecling its role as both a spiritual and community hub. Seasonal services ¢onlinue to be particularly special occasions: the much-loved Carol Service wilh Hyde Brass Band draws the communily together each Christmas, while tiadilional celebration services remain central moments in Ihe life of ihe village. yr. IY .r St John's Poulner St John's conlinues lo be a much-loved church at the heart of its community in 2025. Those who worship there value its warmth and sense of belonging - a genuine church family where people are known, cared foi. and encouraged. The atmosphere remains relaxed and welcoming. wilh space for spirilual gifls to flourish and foi lay minislry io play a full and valued parl in the lif e of the church. Alongside regular Sunday worship. Sl John's hosts a Ihriving weekly toddler group, a popular monthly Messy Church, and a café-siyle Family Service each month. helping to connect with children and families in a natural and accessible way. The spacious hall, wilh its well-equipped kilchen, and the smaller adjoining room continue to be well used by church activilies, communiiy groups. and local businesses, ensuring the building serves the neighbourhood Ihroughout the week as well as on Sundays. St John's, Poulner Family Ministry DUNKIKS Family Ministry at St John's is thriving. Church Diddy Dunkers Toddler Group conlinues to meet every Monday morning during lerm lime and has seen significant growlh. A number of families from Diddy Dunkers also attend Messy Church which meels once.a- month in the hall and church. Parish of Ringwood During the pasi year some of the f amilies have come along io St John's Family Service and some of Ihe other gatherings at St John's loo. including The Heart of Advent Worship Service and Christmas Day Service. At Christmas time, every f amily f rom Diddy Dunkers and Messy Church were given Ihe gift of a book which retold the Christmas slory. The team meet iegularly to plan and pray for Messy Church and Diddy Dunkers. Our prayer and vision is Ihat all generations in families will come together to worship and grow together in faith and continue to build relationships with others in St John's and the wider Communily. We are so grateful f or the wonderful Team that are so faithf ul, prayerf ul. supportive, flexible, encouraging and off er praclical help in every aspecl of Family Ministry at Sl John's. •a THINGS St Paul, Bisterne St Paul's. Bisterne. continues in 2025 to offer a distinctive and deeply valued expression of rural worship within the parish. Nestling among irees and surrounded by open fields. it remains a peaceful and prayerf ul selting where crealion itself draws people into praise. The church's life is closely interwoven with the rhythm of the surrounding mixed-farming estate. which hosts much-loved events including the Barn Dance. Harvest Festival, Ride and Stride. Ihe nationally renowned Scarecrow Competition and Open Farm Sunday, welcoming thousands of visitors each year. A slfong commilmenl to conservation across the estate reflects a shared care for God's creation, and St Paul's is especially cherished by those who f ind their f aith enriched by the countryside and Ihe rich biblical imagery il evokes. against In recent years it has become more apparent that poverty and issues wilh money have been increasing, Church leaders in Ringwood have been increasingly aware that whilst there is help available and that debt help does exist locally that foi some of the more vulnerable people in our community something more was required. Working together and with Ihe supporl of Ringwood Foodbank it was agreed Ihat the provision of a Chrislians Against Poverty Debt Centie was needed. Chrislians Against Poverty (CAP) is a Chrislian charitable organisation Ihat provides free professional services lo individuals and f amilies struggling with f inancial crisis, including unmanageable debt, unemployment, and low income. The organisation is national and based in Bradford where it was started in 1996 but now working through local church partnership is serving the whole of the up. CAP offers several free programs delivered face-lo-face thiough a network of local churches: Debt Help: A comprehensive service where debl coaches visil clients at home, help them set a realistic budgel. and negotiale wilh Cfeditors to find a route to becoming debt-free. Money Coachlng: Workshops designed to teach budgeting skills and empower people to manage their finances eff eclively. Job Clubs: Friendly community gioups thai provide praclical help and tools for those seeking employmenl. Life Skills: Groups that teach practical survival skills for living well on a low income Funding io set up a local debt cenlre and employ a Debt coach and cenlre manager for three years was obtained through the Churches Together in Ringwood and Dislricl and from a giant provided by Ringwood Foodbank. The appointmenl of a manager was made in September 2025 with operations being based in the offices of Ringwood Parish who are acting as the employer and lead church in Ihe partnership. By the end of 2025 the structure of the Debl Centre organisation was in place and inilial Iraining of the debt coach was underway, operation of the centre will commence in early 2026 upon receipt of authorisation f rom CAP and f inalisation of all safeguarding measures. Parish Safeguarding Safeguarding is the responsibility of all and the piinciples and practice of safeguarding continue lo be central to Ihe ministry and aclivities in the Parish of Ringwood wilh Ellingham and Harbridge. A safe, cafing environment is key to our work, as is the provision of an appropriate space where victims of abuse can report or disclose concerns and find support. The Parish Safeguarding Handbook together with the Parish of Ringwood's Saf eguarding Policy is available online al iingwoodbenefice.org.uklsaleguardlng. Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) checks have continued to be carried out throughout 2025 by Samantha Swyer, the Parish DBS Administrator. In 2025 the Parish Saf eguaiding Off icer was Mrs Elizabeth Halford. Good safeguarding practice needs to be integral to our parish life it is everyone's responsibility. The vast majority of our volunteers have engaged willingly with safeguarding training. The PCC, together with the incumbent. are the main decision-makers in the parish.. as Charity Trustees PCC members should be aware of the special responsibilities they carry. Activities organised in the name of the Church should follow all the procedures at set-up to ensure full safeguarding compliance. Elizabeth Half ord We are grateful lo our Parish Safeguarding Off icer and Ihe Diocesan Safeguarding Team for Iheii ongoing guidance. Pastoral & Home Groups PASTORAL WORK, INCLUDING VISITING THE SICK AND THE BEREAVED The Minislry Team members conducled 31 Baptisms in Ihe Parish in 2025 and continue to guide families in accordance with the practices of Ihe Church of England. All families were required to attend Bapiism Preparation, these sessions aim to foster engagemenl wilh Ihe church's family ministry. promoting participalion in parent and toddlei groups. as well as Messy Church. In February 2025, a Marriage Preparation Day was organised for couples intending to marry in the Parish. Twelve weddings took place wilhin the parish in 2025. Weekly inlercessions include prayers for all Ihose who are sick or bereaved. Clergy and Pastoral Visitors extend supporl by visiting the sick and housebound both at home and in hospital, as requesled. There were 45 people in attendance at Ihe annual Service for Ihe Commemoralion of Ihe Departed. The congTegation was made up primarily of bereaved f amilies, rather Ihan regular Churchgoers, highlighting the special significance this service holds for those remembering their loved ones. TEACHING THROUGH SERMONS, COURSES, AND SMALL GROUPS House groups. small gatherings, and Bible sludy sessions throughout the PaTish convened regularly foT weekly or bi-weekly exploration of scripture and prayer. The Mothers, Union group has consistently gathered on a monlhly basis, providing unwavering support to Ihe Parish. There were no Confirmation Candidates Ihis year however 13 adult baptisms look place at St Peter & St Paul with hope that many of these candidales will be Confirmed in 2026. FUNERALS Over 2025, 41 funerals were conducted by a member of our Minislry Team. Grief and bereavemenl care is of vital importance and we aim to look deeper into these issues in 2026. Advent & Christmas Advent and Christmas provided many opporlunities to welcome people fiorn across the parish and wider community into our churches. Advent began al Sl Mary and All Sainls. Ellingham, with a peaceful Darkness to Light service. A number of special services were held across Ihe benefice, including ihe Mayor's Carol Service al St Peter and Sl Paul, a Family Heart of Advent seivice at Sl John's f ollowed by a Christmas lunch supporting our mission partners in Kinkiizi, Nine Lessons and Carols with the Hyde Band al All Sainls. Haibridge. and a benefice service al Sl Paul's. Bisteine on the Sunday bef ore Christmas. Across Advent, 855 people altended Ihese services. During the season. over 650 Why Christmas? booklets were taken across the parish, inviting people to reflect on the hope and meaning of the Christmas slory, and invitations were shared f or the Alpha course beginning in January. Thioughoul Advent. Ihe illuminated stai shining from the tower of St Peter and St Paul served once again as a visible sign of hope for the town. Seen from across Ringwood, it echoed the star that guided Ihe wise men lo Bethlehem and offered a quiet reminder of the light of Christ shining in the darkness. On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, a f urther 378 people gathered f or worship across the parish. including Midnighl Communion al St Peler and St Paul and Christmas Day services in Ihree chuiches. Across Ihese sefvices Ihere were 220 communicants, marking ihe celebralion of Chiist's birth at the hearl of our parish life. Our churches conlinued to strengihen Iheii links wilh local schools. The Parish Church of Sl Pelei and St Paul welcomed Ringwood Church of England Infant School, Ringwood Junior School, and Moyles Couit School for their Chrislmas services. Sl Mary and All Saints also hosted Moyles Court School for their much-loved Chrislingle service and welcomed Ellingham House Nufsery foi a special Christmas celebration. In total, 1.387 pupils and staff atlended services held specifically foi schools, providing a valuable opportuniiy foi young people to experience the Chiislmas story wilhin the life of the church. Local Schools TAKING OF RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLIES {COLLECTIVE WORSHIP) IN SCHOOLS The Minislry Team maintained lermly Collective Worship at Ringwood Church of England Infant School, thanks to Ihe invaluable supporl of our retired clergy. We hope to continue lo strengthen our relationships with local schools as our Ministry Team glows. Moyles Court School regularly worship al St Mary & All Sainls Church, holding special services there Ihioughout the year. During December, four local schools hosled Carol Services in our churches and two schools planned Christingle Services. During Advent the number of people attending services held specifically for schools totalled 1.387. MEET & EAT Meel and Eat is an initialive led by Ringwood Church of England Inf ant School, supported by the church. The group brings togelher families identified by the school, offering a welcoming space where suppoitive ielalionships can develop and a sense of communiiy can grow. Sessions focus on building conf idence, strengthening connections, and sharing praclical skills. Each galhering centres around preparing and enjoying a meal together, alongside a variety of activities such as arts and crafts, group games, planting seeds. table tennis, and darts. This year, the group has conlinued to meet every iwo weeks during term time at St Peter & Sl Paul and has welcomed new families while continuing to welcome and supporl exisling f amilies. Volunteer numbers increased with Ihe addition of two new helpers f rom the church and a Moorlands Sludent on placement wilh the Benefice. The group was able to offer the families an outing during ihe school summer holidays lo Liberty Rapior and Replile Centre Ihanks to the support of the Mothers Union and held a Christmas party with a full Christmas dinner together in the Church. Christchurch Deanery Synod Deanery Synod is a link between our PCC and Ihe Diocesan Synod. Its role is mainly io look after mission and pastoral matlers in the Deanery. help parishes deliver the Diocesan strategic priorities and to monitor and support the allocalion of Parish Share across the Deanery to the Common Mission Fund. Christchurch Deanery Synod met three limes in 2025. In February we welcomed Ihe new Bishop of Soulhampton, Bishop Rhiannon King to Sl Mary the Virgin Biansgore. It was a wonderful opportunity to get to know her and hear her very inspiring talk which included highlighting ihe power of prayei. In June at Ellingham the focus was on finance with the presentalion of a Diocesan Financial Biiefing by Alistaii Barron and Mark Teahan from the Diocese. The Deanery also passed a motion to take to Diocesan Synod.. Chrislchltrch Deanery Synod calls upon Diocesan Synod to adopt Ihe strategy set out in the paper Crossing Ihe Threshold, a Hereford Diocese Toolkil, and consider Ihe Use of Church Buildings as Communiiy Assets. This was subsequently adopied by Diocesan Synod, wilh some amendmenls. The meeting in October at St Mary's Fordingbridge heard an informative talk fiom Jemima Lewis (Head of Communicalions and Engagement foi the Diocese) on how to maximise our communicalions potential, followed by an update on Kinkiizi by the Kinkiizi Action Gioup Chaii Gill Tybjerg after her recent visit there. The Deanery overseas link with Kinkiizi Diocese Uganda conlinues to thrive. The projecl chosen to supporl in 2025 was construction of teachers, weeknight accommodation lo ease transpori problems to the remote village of Bwanja. £8000 was raised and building began in Septembei. In total £8540 was donated lo Kinkiizi, including support for retired priests. During 2025 Ihere have been a number of parishes in vacancy. Some appointments have been made and new clergy now begin to make a difference in those places. We have also said goodbye lo Rev Canon Charles Slewait who retired from Chrislchurch and Rev Dr Ben Sargent who moved on from New Foiesl Edge Benefice. We are still awaiting ihe appointmenl of an Area Dean. Deaneiy Synod meetings ale now all open meelings for anyone to attend should they so wish. (Only if a vole is called are reslrictions in place fof elected members only to cast such a vote.} I would encourage everyone lo consider coming along io hear interesting speakers. have a chance to meet othei people from across Ihe Deanery. and to share experiences foi mutual support. Gill Tybjerg Vicar and Church Wardens Accounts The Laura Collins Trust and the School House fund sit outside of the PCC accounts and are operated by ihe VicaT and Churchwardens. All f unds are held by Natwest. In 2024 we began the process of moving administration of the accounls online. The Laura Collins Trusl Opening balance Interesl Closing balance £190.34 All funds are held in a Natwesl reserve account and can only be accessed via the School House current account. £188.25 £2.09 The School House Fund Created by the sale of the original School House of Ringwood Infant School to Ihe LEA in the 1970's.Funds are held in a reserve account and a current accounl wilh Natwest. School House reserve account Opening balance Total interest paid Closing balance £10,909.61 £121.78 £11.031.39 School House current accounl Opening balance Expenditure Closing balance £250.07 £131.90 Bibles for Baptisms £118.17 The funds are restricted as lo their use. to be for the benefil of the pupils of Ringwood Infant School and, if required, for the children of the Parish of Ringwood more widely. I have been Irying throughout 2025 to get these accounts online so that transactions can be completed speedily and easily. However Natwest have been very diff icult and I have noi yet had any success. The Vicar and Churchwardens wish to close the Laura Collins accounl as it holds such a small amounl and transfer this lo the School House current account. However, this again has not been successful and I will continue lo do battle with Ihe bank in 2026. Jacqueline Brown, Churchwarden Risk Management Risk is defined in the Charities Act 1993 and the PCC (5th edition, 2017) as 'the thieat thal an event 01 action will adversely affect an oiganisation's ability to achieve its objeclives and execute its strategies., The PCC reviews the major iisks il faces and continues to develop systems and procedures to manage Ihem ef fectively. Operational risk$ - health and safely; upkeep of bulldings; employmenl The PCC is grateful to those who raise concerns thiough commitlees and mainlain Vlgilance. The PCC is currently seeking a volunteer to serve as Health & Safely Officer. Risks to church buildings are managed thfough ongoing mainlenance and repairs in line with recommendalions fiom Quinquennial Repoits. overseen by Chuich Commitlees and Churchwardens. Employmenl risks are minimised through formal conlfacts. designated line managers. paymenl at or above the Living Wage. and a Staff Handbook outlining PCC policies. Financial risks The PCC monilois financial risks relating to reserves. cashflow. income stability, investments and fraud. Income and expenditure are reviewed iegularly io ensure financial stability, and the Church of England Parish Buying Scheme is used where possible to reduce costs. The parish curienlly has a vacancy for a Slewaidship Adviser. Professional bookkeeping support is provided by Emma Lessells of Coast Book-keeping, woiking closely with the Treasurer. Roger Dewar. Lisa Hover was appointed as Financial Administrator in Sepiember to assist Ihe Treasurer. Parish accounts ale prepared using Xero accounting software. The Finance Team, comprising of represenlatives f rom each church, conlinues to support the Treasuier and provides advice to the PCC. The group is currently chaiied by Hallam Mills. Exteinal f isks Risks to Ihe PCC'S reputation are minimised through promoling best practice in all aspects of parish life. Staff and volunteers are expecled to be f amiliai with theii roles, follow agreed procedures and undertake Iraining where requiied. Diocesan guidance informs Ihe parish's approach lo working with bolh volunteers and employees. suppoiled by the Staff Handbook. Regulatory risks PCC minules demonslrate the sleps taken lo comply with Church of England guidance. Canon Law, Chariiy Commission regulations, and the Statement of Recommended Praclice for accounting, as well as Health and Safety, Safeguarding and other ielevanl legislation. Parish policies are regularly reviewed and updated. Governance risks The PCC relies heavily on volunteers whose service supports the life and mission of the parish. However, there is an ongoing challenge as volunteer availability decreases while legal, f inancial and administrative responsibilities for PCCS continue lo increase. DECLARATION The Trustees declare they have approved Ihe TTuslee's Reporl above. Signed on behalf of the Charity's Truslees. Revd Stephen Miles Chairman Dale.. 151oLfrI 2026 Financial Reports 2025 has as in previous years presenled challenges to our finances as we conlinue to deal with escalating inf lationaiy pressures and essential repairs to our ancient buildings. Un(Jer the energetic leadership of Ihe Rev, Stephen and thanks to the conlinued support of our relired Clergy and LLMS our congregalions are both evolving and al Ihe parish Church growing sleadily. The increased supporl for The Parish Giving Scheme logether with a full range a f ull range of social and fund-raising evenls in all oui Churches has helped lo boost our income. Inflationary and other pressures have seen a huge jump in energy and othei operating costs and these have aff ected the f inancial stability of all Ouf premises be Ihey Churches or Halls in recent years. The Parish Church alone is now facing gas bills for heating of more than £1.500 a month during the coldesl 6 months of the year. Aclion has been taken in conjunction wilh the Church of England's Energy Buying Scheme to appoinl new suppliers during the past year. Our incoming resources from all areas increased from £312.292 10 £316,189 a modest increase of £3,897. Much of this increase is due to Ihe fund-raising efforts of the Paiish Church Bellringers who are continuing io raise funds foi the installation of two new bells and the refurbishment of others. We have also been actively working to increase the Pafish Church Fabric Fund in preparation f or major repair work in 2026. Grant income is expected for these anlicipaled works but il will nol be ieceived unlil 2026. We have been fortunate for many years in being able to claim a refund of VAT on building and other repairs through the Government's 'Listed Places of Woiship Granl Scheme. as f our of our f ive Churches have Listed Status. Unfortunately. this was severely restricted during 2025 and abolished entirely on 31 March 2026. A replacemeni granl scheme entitled 'Places of Worship Renewal Fund is to be launched by the Goveinmenl in 2026. This will not be based on VAT and will be a normal grant scheme Ihereby becoming more compelilive. Overall. our tolal Capital & Reserves increased fraclionally f rom £318.382 to £334.727. We continue lo pay our Common Mission Fund in f ull wilh all our Churches being able to pay Iheir share in full and are committed to do so again in 2026. The apportionment between our five Churches is based on their Worshipping Community. We conlinue to promote the Parish Giving Scheme as our Preferred source for congregalional giving. As in pasi years we are foTever grateful to the Tiustees of The Friends of Ringwood Paiish Church; The Fiiends of Bisterne Church- Ellingham Church Fabric Appeal Fund,- Guardians of St Johns Church for Iheir f inancial SUPPDft of repairs to the f abric of our buildings. Due to increased energy costs and other inflationary pressures on our opeialions and those of our congregations together with the closure of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme il is anlicipated thal 2026 will be another f inancially challenging year. In budgeting for 2026 it is Ihe continued intention of Ihe Parish Finance Committee to explore all avenues for increasing income and conlrolling expenditure. Roger Dewar PCC Treasurer TrEPCCOFTHEPAAISHOFSTPEfEIAJiDSTPAULRINGWOOD YE>A ENLIED 31 DECEMBER 2025 THE PCC OF ThE PARISH OF ST PETER ￿lD 8T PAUL RIMGVIOOD (Ctrarty N 1134815) FOR The YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2026 AS tho t￿￿teN ol tho Trust you w• Mponslble forthe pr8par8lon of tho accow*8 In x00￿an￿o *lth the ￿qL￿￿￿8 Of Ctrwrtllo1 Act 2011Itts AGII l rnport In rnspeci of my exthnalkjn ol T￿￿rI accounts cwded out urnlor ￿lIon 145 of tho 2011 A¢t and In carrylng out my exftmlrthn l kne foBovxd appll¢abl• Dlr•clbn$ 91ven by t￿ 4Jwlty Cornmi68*)n undw 8eGlion 14S(SMbl ol kt. I compioted my axam1r￿11Oth I conllmi that m*ra corne to my rthn In connBcllon *lth tho exarnlrAllon glvlw me Ca￿ to bqltwe that in matwial resp•cL' AC￿thi￿n9 ￿￿(d* nol kept kn rnJPaGt of T￿t a¥ wulrod by 8*lon 130 of thg or Th gccounls do Wlth t￿80 racorda; or 3. Ih accourts do noi ¢ompty th appllc•bl8 ￿￿￿erts concW￿ng thg form and ¢ontwtt of a¢￿u￿t& set oui ITr (J)arftlo8 IAccourt¥ and Reports) Regulatsono 2(K8 olhor than rnqulrnn8nt thal the ac¢owts 91￿ a 'tAi• and lalr vlw ¥thkh 18 not a maiar ¢0fft8ldernd a8 part of an 1tKlepe￿l￿tt axwnlnotk>fL though, I hav• M concans on the fKlwl flgw88. the PCC [8 a 8011bw• product (kn) rn4uirn8 4 k>t of Iwth wftw• k￿￿lodge to tha Irdorni*lon tho PCC Ih16 n8ed8 to be dor￿un￿ted I￿lY to Ir*orynthn IB avallabla to lh• PCC lnGlUdk￿ th• •pM boi%%wi R•8Its1￿ and fLThJ$ Vantage A¢¢owrtlng S¢Nlc•s Limllod Aprfl 9, Y)26 THE PCC OF THE PARISH OF ST PETER AND ST PAUI RINGWOOD CONSOLIDATF.r).STATF.%IF.NT OF FtNklNI'CIAI. ACTIVITIF.S YF.AR F.)DF.Tr.11 DF.CF.￿IBF.R 202. Gentral Re%tri¢ted Endom'meni 21124 Funds Fiinds INCOMIP4C RESOURCES Donaiion4 and l¢gaci¢s 166.753 68.928 235.681 ?24.522 Chariiablc activilrc. 2b 22.761 11.863 34.624 46.985 Invt.%thienis 2¢ 3.313 6.354 9.667 10.893 Church Activities 16.233 loo 16J33 16.380 Oihcr 19.814 19,884 13.512 TOTAL INCO,%llIYC. RF.8OURCF.S 209.060 107.129 316.189 312.292 RF.SOURCF.S F.XPF,WIIF.D Fxpcndilure on church activtlie¢ 168.056 105.167 273.223 247.113 F.xpcnditure on fund raising 3b 6,117 3,332 9.449 8.62.8 Oihcr 15.444 17,172 TOTAL RESOiyRCF.S F.XPENDF.D 189.6T 7 110.227 299.844 10. 103 Nci Incoming beforc rranRRENT ASSETS tkbiors and prepa￿ertis 2,677 2th77 2.612 Bank and cash balanc¢5 95,772 247.213 323,017 98.449 247213 345 662 325.629 LIABII.ITIES Crediior% ond a¢¢ruals 11.091 {1561 10.935 8.198 P*ET CiiRREIYT ASSETS 87.358 247.369 334 727 317.431 I ET ASSF.TS 87.358 247.369 334.727 318.382 REPRESENTED BY ACCUIMULATED FUNDS Unrestricted 87.358 87J58 67.914 Re%iricied 247.369 247 69 250.468 117,358 247,369 334 727 318.382 Approved on behalf of the Board of Trustees Revd Slephen Miles Chairman Date: IS IoL¥ | ￿L6 TIIF. PCC OF THF. PARISH OF ST PF.TF.R,IND ST PALiL Rll4C.IIIOOD NOTF'% TO THF. FIN,ITrCIAL STATF.IIF.N'TS I'F,.4R ENDED 31 DF.CF.MBF.R 2n2$ GF.NERAI. ACCOL,1S TlTriG POLICITr-.S B9$15 Df 8e¢ountin% Th¢ financjal %iaiemenis have bctn preparcd undcr Ilie hiKic*rical cO￿t coni'cntion iviih siems ￿rog￿lSed at cosi or Iran.4aciion -alue.4 unles% oihen4'18e.%12led in ihc relei'%ni noicE ID Ihcse financial siai¢m¢nis. Thc fTnancial q1111cmenis hai'¢ bcen preparcd in aceordance 14'iih the SiaietncTri of Re¢ommended Pra¢iicc'. Accounting and Rcporting bv Chanii¢s preparing their accoun1% In ¢1¢¢0rd41nce iviih the FTnancial Reporting %iartdard applicable in Ihe UK and Rcpublic of Ireland (FRS IQ2) i%%Jed 16 JulN' 2014 and with the Chariiie.g Aci 2011. All ofihe Charitics oper41ions are continuing. Reconcrliition ￿1th pre%'iou51Tr' Ecnerallv aftepttd aetounting pr8¢tl¢e Itt prep£Thng (he financikl.E121¢meni.%. thc TnJsi¢e< h3I'c ¢on4idered wheiher in applying the 2ccouniine policics required bv rRS IO* and ihe Charilie* SORP FRS 102 Ihc Te4latem¢ni of ¢omp#Talivc item% u'as required. Prep8ration Df the fin#nciHI st%ternent$ gning ronctrn hx*li There ivcrc Tro material ijnccrfainlic.% aboui the ChaTIIv 5 abilin" io Conlinue. Ftindi frfym aetii'ltie Creneral funds represeni thc fund% of ihc PCC thai are noi .£ubjcei to an!, re%iriciion* regarding Ihcir u%c and Hre ai'ailable rnr 3pplicalion on Ihc gencral ￿1r￿0511b inLlude cash h¢ld on deposii ¢iiher with ihe CBF Cliureh olEnk?land Funds or ai the bank. During lh¢ year ihe PCC ¢inployed an Office Admini%trator. Verger, and Cleaner. llQll¢ of whom earned more than £60.000 per annuin. Salaries and wag&% arc included uiider I1￿ uppropnaie expLJi*eb hcadings. TIIF. PCC OF TIIE PARISH OF.ST PETF,R AND ST PALI. RINC.IVOOD 'nTES TO THE FIIANI CJAL STATEIIF.NTS Icnntiniicdl YF.AR F.NDF.D.11 DEcF.￿IBER 2112$ iinrestTlCted Re%tri¢ied Endowmeni Fund Funds Fiinds 202$ ?024 Donaiinns and I acie. Pari%h gitTing 4chemc- Gifi Aid donation 53.324 Pari%h gii'ing ￿hern¢- Non Gifi Aid donation. Grfi Aid dopaii(ms 14.958 14.9.SA 13.269 rccoi'ered 25.086 1.7.50 2fi.8.16 ?7.435 Other planned gii'ing 9.477 ?40 9.717 9.779 ColleciionE - open plate 17.501 146 17.647 15.080 Gift Aid Small Donalion.s Scheme IGASDSI 3.643 3,64.1 3.850 GcRcral donaiion% and appeal% 24.959 47.481 72.441 92.510 Tranqftr% bclivecn fund 17.523 {17.£23} Fabric Appeal Fund Fri¢nd% ofRingwc 35.644 rricnd4 of Ellingham 700 70Tr 683 Oiber 490 772 194 166.7$3 68.928 2.15.681 9?4.522 Unrt*tritled Resiri¢ied F.ndDM'meni Ftind Flind5 Fund$ Totgl 202.5 Total ?024 ?b Chari12ble Activities Hall In¢omc 11.643 1.643 12.030 rLtnd raising 22.761 22.761 220 11,863 22.951 34.624 46.98 iinrcstrlettd Restricted EndfjMment Total Total 20?4 2c Ini'esln)enl Bank inicrcirici¢d Liido*iii¢nl b unds bunds Tot¥1 21125 Total 20?4 CJBLE TrIXED ASSE'I'S - FIXTURLS A￿D GENERAL Gr055 book value l Jarjuary 5.936 58.242 31 December 20?5 5.936 58.942 DeprLriaiion l January :O?5 5.936 51.355 951 $5,8SI 951 ii.]lil 1.440 Charge 31 D¢¢¢mber ?0?5 52JU6 58.242 i).851 Nei Book value i l Deceniber 2075 951 31 D¢c¢mb¢r:O?4 951 941 2.391 TIIF. PCC OF THF. PARI%II OF ST PF.TF.R.rtND ST PAUL RIYGIIIOOD OTF.S TO TIIF. FI).IN4CT AI. STA TF.NIENTS leontiniiedl VEAR F,YDED.11 r)ECENIBER 2024 Unrt%tricltd RcElrieicd F.ftdoM'ment Funds Fiindi Totjl 2024 Total ?0?4 DF.BTORS AND P F,P YIIF.NTS Sundry D¢biors 2,677 2.677 ?.612 2.677 2.f>12 Unrestrlfted Restricted Endowrnent Fund5 Fiinds Funds TolBI 2025 Totsl 2024 I.IABILITIES. DUE LE55 THANI OiTh¥F. YEAR undry erediior 8.691 {1.$61 8.5.14 5.79R Indepcndcnl ￿8Mla¢r5 fcc 2.4fX) 2.400 2.400 l.oan 156 STAFF COSTS Total 2025 Total 20?4 Salarie 24.738 22.376 Naiion311Tr4urance 17,376 'riiL pcc OTr i'llE PAKISII Ob ST PETER AND SI. P.4UL KlINC:II'QOD 'OTES TO THE bIhA.￿￿ClIIL STA TEINIETriTS Icuntiiiu¢d) YF.AR F.%DED 31 DLCLNIBkR Z02 9 I1)DEPE￿DENT TRUSTS The Frheiids of Rin¥M'ood Parish Church Dunngl ?O7S Ihe "fru51¢¢S mad¢ donali011s ioiallinb? £35,644 to Ringivixid Parish Church 17024 £2U.4421. 'rhe Friends of Si Mary and All SAints Church Ellingham During ?0?5 the Tru%ie¢4 made donaiioiis iotallirtgT £.,00 Si M41ri ChsJr¢h Ellingham Fabric Appeal Fund {2024 £6831. 10 CONNECTED PERSONS- IIE￿IBER5 OF TIIE PCC o paymtllL% tsr ¢xpLnses werL paLd to 4n}' oil)¥r PCC memb¢rJ p¢'rbtsTr% ¢105ely conn¢ci¢d wilh ihem. or relaied partxe%. I I SUPPOR'I. COSTS The support cosis are alinosi ex¢luSLll¢ly in conJi¥¥lion with IhL dLlii'iiies of lh¢ churches of Ihe Pari%h and any apponionIiieni of th14 iynvuiii 10 othcr licadJnbv$ 15 llot p￿clicable. 12 ACCUNIULATED FUP4DS End•Hment b.unds I'hL fvlary AylL% l-und LS a pennaneni ettdowmcni which re4uir¢s in¢oinc to on th¢ fabri¢ o(the Parislj Chureli (Trr Si P¥lvr lind Si l)aul. K¢'siriciLd Fund5 rhe rtsiriciion¥ appliLabl¢ io the use of Ilie R¢siri¢t¢d Funds. are as follows.. B¢aLonb_' Ihe benefit of ¢hildren ai lh¢ ￿￿]sh Church. B¢115 and Bclfry.. e repairltnainienance of the bells of the Parish Church. Challis.. tlie chariiable edu¢aiioiial wurk of Ihe Church of England ai Si John's Church. Fabric.. the repair and pre¥etwaiion tsf Ihc liisiori¢al buildings. Mi55ion-. 5peciftc charitable purpose% as decided upon by ¢he PCC. Parish Rooms.. Ihe rLpairJin411nienan¢¢ of the Parish Koonis. Penrvse.. Ihe chariLible and educational work of the Church ot- Enbland in the Pari%h or Rin¥wwd. Re-orderiDg'. Ihe prL)I'L%ion of Clergy Sialls ￿]iLli Ihe Pilri.4h Church %% re.oidertd. Si John'5 Churrh Hdll.. Ihc repairliiiatntenan¢¢ of Si John's Chyr¢h Hall. Pouln¢r. Thoiiias Tnjsl". lh¢ labric of Si John's Church, Poulner. TFIF. PCC OF THE PARFSH nF ST PF.TF.R ST PALIL RINGII'OOD YOTES TO THE FI￿ AI)CIAL STA TF.IIF.%T.S If O￿tTnI1￿￿) I'EAR F.f4'l>F.D.11 DECEIlqllF.R 2n2 l.nrr%rrlri¢ Rtslrieird 2￿14 ?n)4 Rin%Mond PCC CenerAI 7.J82 7.IA2 Pari%h oifict (￿l￿rI Tru%1 2&417 24.. Ch(Trir 247 PJsinral Fund i.n4-, Mtei and Pcnm 17.1 17.IM 7.J82 4h.fi £3.47B Sl Pdcr St P•wl C.hiire fycnLThI J6.).Rfi Bell* & Bcl %X.7n? 88.702 55.66: F3bri ViMiJl ChTrif J.169 (Ithe I14.￿? GL*LT&I Ch2111 6g.¢x): 68.gn2 14.ILI 7n.197 14.7rf Orytsr*l%i IDt5iFnAitd fvndl r(￿Val nihiy 7.D74 7.1174 77.4QQ 87.281 94_Th)7 St Pl￿1 Chiirch Gcncral 9.8DS 9.805 F.Illn8hAffj Chil￿b Fabnc 6J.I &ii 19.520 613 2D.14.1 17.548 Ilf•rhrid%¢ Chiir¢h GLYcnl R.191 TOT 11. ACCIIAIIIL.ITFD FI'%T).